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It started with a statement on racism from President Leanne Van Dyk:
"In the summer of 1964, three Freedom Riders were killed by the KKK in Mississippi. Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney are martyrs for the cause of justice and equality. This was more than fifty years ago. Yesterday, in Charlottesville, Virginia, more martyrs for the cause of justice and equality were added to the grim list of casualties of racial hatred in this country. Some people, on social media and news outlets, expressed surprise at the blatant alt-right hatred on the streets of Charlottesville. But persons of color are not surprised; they are painfully aware of the persistence of racism in this country. Columbia Theological Seminary is absolutely clear that such callous hatred and prejudice runs deeply against the grain of the gospel. We are also clear that our call as Christians is to recognize the reality of entrenched racism, to repent of the sin of racism, and to commit ourselves to speak up, to act, to challenge, and to witness. Nothing less is possible for us as we follow where God calls."
Over the weekend, Prof. William Yoo called for the community to gather at the Quad on Monday to:
- Pray for the grieving and hurting in Charlottesville,
- Stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers who are struggling for racial justice, and
- Denounce white supremacy.
Click for pictures of Standing in Solidarity with Charlottsville.
Along the way faculty, staff, and students shared their own litanies, confessions, and prayers. An often recited text was from the Confession of Belhar, written in 1982 in South Africa under apartheid:
"We believe that any teaching which attempts to legitimate such forced separation by appeal to the gospel, and is not prepared to venture on the road of obedience and reconciliation, but rather, out of prejudice, fear, selfishness and unbelief, denies in advance the reconciling power of the gospel, must be considered ideology and false doctrine.
Therefore, we reject any doctrine which, in such a situation, sanctions in the name of the gospel or of the will of God the forced separation of people on the grounds of race and color and thereby in advance obstructs and weakens the ministry and experience of reconciliation in Christ."
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Sometimes our problems overwhelm to a point where we think that God don't hear us,we forget that during a test the teacher is silent,yet watching closely at our every move.
Job got to that point,but he never gave up on God. He said ,
"Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat! I would present my case before Him, And fill my mouth with arguments. I would know the words which He would answer me, And understand what He would say to me. Would He contend with me in His great power? No! But He would take note of me. There the upright could reason with Him, And I would be delivered forever from my Judge. "Look, I go forward, but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside. I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary food. "But He is unique, and who can make Him change? And whatever His soul desires, that He does. For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such things are with Him. Therefore I am terrified at His presence; When I consider this, I am afraid of Him. For God made my heart weak, And the Almighty terrifies me; Because I was not cut off from the presence of darkness, And He did not hide deep darkness from my face"{Job 23:2-17}.
David's actions when he got to that point,
"Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but carried them away and went their way. So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. And David's two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive. Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, "Please bring the ephod here to me." And Abiathar brought the ephod to David. So David inquired of the Lord , saying, "Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?" And He answered him, "Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all. "{ 1 Samuel 30:1-8}.
Jesus reaction when He got to that point
"Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray over there." And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me." He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. " Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words".[Matthew 26:36-44]
Those are three examples, testimony ,and actions of three people who went through the test ,how they handle it and survive ,now go and do likewise . NEVER GIVE UP ON GOD,HE PROMISED NEVER TO LEAVE NOR FORSAKE US.

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Today I woke up exactly the same way as I ended yesterday, to the sound of the rain pouring down, a good excuse for staying in the sleeping bag a little longer.
This day was all about magical moments so waiting out the rain and saving the best bits a little longer and just enjoying the atmosphere was not a bad choice. And since I brought a really large tent it was actually cozy just to sit in the tent and do nothing.
The first highlight of the day was the Hiaklitten viewpoint. It is a spectacular view but my favourite part is actually all the oaks growing on this mountain. They are perfect climbing trees!
The second highlight is the stones with written messages. The "Bexells stenar". Everywhere there are thoughtful words and sentences to be found on the stones in the forest. This is also a perfect lunch spot.
The last highlight of the day is the stop by the Österöö sheep farm. What a place! The weather was perfect, the lambs super cute and the outdoor café simply fantastic! Many participants stayed here for some time just enjoying the surrounding before heading back home. The ending could not have been better and this is the reason why myself and so many others are coming back to this incredible event and beautiful nature every year!
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There has been a handy feature in Cleanflight and Betaflight for the past year that allows you to bind your Spektrum satellites and quadcopter receivers right from the computer. No fussing about with buttons, bind plugs or external receivers – it can all be done with a few keystrokes.
The only disadvantage to using this method of binding your receiver is you will lose support for Spektrum RSSI sensing. Since this feature is not supported on the Spektrum Race Receiver line anyways, though – no real loss!
In this article, I'll walk you through the process of using this feature.
This article assumes you have the following things in order:
- Quadcopter with Spektrum RX installed on one of the UARTs on your flight controller, powered with 3.3V as is expected.
- Flight controller programmed with Betaflight or Cleanflight. This article will specifically use Betaflight but the instructions on Cleanflight should be very similar.
- Spektrum Transmitter on hand with a fresh model, ready to bind.
- Computer with Betaflight Configurator or Cleanflight Configurator.
- Micro USB cable.
How to bind a Spektrum receiver to a quadcopter
Here is an overview of how the process of binding your Spektrum RX to your Flight Controller will work:
- Configure your RX settings for your flight controller.
- You turn on a feature in Betaflight/Cleanflight which instructs the RX to go into bind mode on power-up.
- Power cycle flight controller to put RX into bind mode.
- Bind RX to transmitter.
- Turn feature in Betaflight/Cleanflight off.
How to configure your Spektrum RX with your flight controller
In Betaflight Configurator, start out by going to the ports tab. Enable "Serial RX" on the UART port where you installed your Spektrum RX. If in doubt, consult the manual for your flight controller.
Click "Save" when done.
Then go to the Configuration tab. Under the section labeled "Receiver", pick SPEKTRUM2048. (Note: If you are using a DSM2 receiver, pick SPEKTRUM1024. We recommend you only use DSMX receivers.)
Click "Save" when done.
Finally, go to the receiver tab. Pull down the drop down that says "Channel Map" and select the "JR / Spektrum / Graupner" option.
Once again, click "Save" when done.
From here, you may want to do some further set-up, like setting your deadband, verifying your RC channels go from 1000-2000 on all channels, etc. If you need help with this process, we strongly recommend you check out our Betaflight Configuration Guide.
How to turn on bind mode
Just as a note: You should never plug your battery in to your quadcopter during this set-up procedure. It isn't needed, and it isn't really safe.
This is accomplished through the command-line interface (CLI) tab. Hook your quadcopter up to your computer and go to this tab.
Type in the commands as pictured above, or copy and paste them from below:
set spektrum_sat_bind=9
set spektrum_sat_bind_autoreset=0
Note – if you are using a DSM2 receiver, change "set spektrum_sat_bind=9" to "set spektrum_sat_bind=5"
You'll now want to reboot your flight controller. You can do this by unplugging the flight controller from your PC then plugging it back in. If the above step worked, your RX will go into bind mode. This is easily identified because the LED on the RX will be blinking rapidly.
How to bind to the transmitter
In general, the binding process for a Spektrum transmitter is initiated by powering on the transmitter while holding down the bind button. If you are using a OrangeRX module or something similar, this button will be found on the module. You'll know the binding process has started because the LED on the RX will begin to blink less rapidly. Once the binding process has completed, the LED should turn solid. Binding occasionally fails. If it it does, simply repeat all of the above instructions.
There are a lot of Spektrum transmitters (and clones) on the market. As a result, it's hard for me to give specific directions in this step. If you are having issues following the above instructions, please consult the manual that came with your transmitter or transmitter module.
You'll need to revert the changes you made above in Betaflight/Cleanflight before you are good to go fly. First of all, though, go back into to the Receiver tab and make sure your transmitter sticks show up as inputs!
If they do, you're off to the races. Hop back into the command line (CLI) tab:
And execute the following commands:
set spektrum_sat_bind_autorst=1
Note: Experienced pilots might be wondering why I am disabling and re-enabling the autobind feature rather than just leaving it on. The reason is that many of the newer flight controllers on the market that use a Virtual COM port that causes the flight controller to boot up twice when it is plugged in to the computer. This disables the autobind feature without causing the RX to go into bind mode. For this reason, I suggest that all pilots simply turn this feature off for the time being – it saves a lot of frustration!
There are a few things that can wrong with this process. I've outlined a few I've ran into in the list found below. If you have a problem that isn't listed here, please drop a comment!
My Spektrum RX doesn't power on with the flight controller.
It's likely you don't have your RX plugged into 3.3V. Check the voltage you are supplying to your RX with a multimeter. Some Spektrum RX's can be damaged by not doing this!
My Spektrum RX won't go into bind mode!
Did you turn off spektrum_sat_bind_autorst, per the above instructions? Many guides on this process leave out this step because flight controllers that do not use software serial ports do not require it. Most high end flight controllers, however, do use software serial ports and will have problems if you skip this step.
The RX keeps going into bind mode every time I power the quadcopter up!
Did you turn the spektrum_sat_bind_autorst off, per the "Cleanup" instructions above? Do it!


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There has been a sharp rise in reports of child neglect, which will increase pressure on already stretched children's services, according to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
New figures released by the NSPCC show that reports of neglect to its helpline have doubled over the last two years to reach record levels. In the year to March 2012, counsellors working on the charity's 24-hour freephone service dealt with more than 12,000 calls about neglect – up by a third in the last year alone. In 8,600 of these contacts, the concerns were so serious that the charity required the involvement of police or social services.
"More people than ever are contacting the NSPCC about child neglect," said Dr Ruth Gardner, head of the charity's neglect programme. "Some of this will be down to the public being more willing to speak out – and this can only be a positive thing – but there is clearly a worrying trend, not just in our figures, but from a range of agencies and bodies. More research is needed on why this sharp increase has occurred."
Callers to the NSPCC helpline described children going hungry and begging neighbours for food. Others were worried about children left at home alone, or outside in the cold for hours on end, or children whose parents had drink or drug addictions. One caller to the helpline said: "The mother, she's an alcoholic and she's drinking 24/7, and the child, who is three years old, is not being looked after properly. I walked into the house; the mother was passed out and the door was wide open. The child was playing with the kettle and had got a bottle of bleach."
One email to the NSPCC read: "There are flies and maggots in some of the rooms. The house is full of unwashed clothes and mess. Their pet dog lives in their bathroom. The whole house stinks of dog urine. The young child can't play anywhere as there is so much mess everywhere."
The rise in reports of neglect comes as children's services face unprecedented pressures, with more children being taken into care and more families needing help at a time of significant funding cuts. Last year more than 21,000 children were subject to child-protection plans because they were at risk of harm from neglect – up 7.5% on the previous year.
Recent figures released by Cafcass, which represents children in care cases, revealed that last year care applications topped 10,000 for the first time.
NSPCC childline: 0808 800 5000.


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Just when I was beginning to think I wouldn't see one of these small Herons at all this year, a friend and I found two juveniles perched on the shore of the fishing pond at the Forestry Farm Park last week.
This is the 225th species I have seen in Saskatchewan this year. I hope there are still a few more to add before 2008 is over :-)
I had to be very careful not to spook this one as they can be quite flighty. He was on the corner of the pond, so I hid behind some bushes from a fair distance away :
Sunday, September 21, 2008
7 comments:
- Mike said...
Cracking Nick, I wouldn't have said this was taken at distance, great shot.
- September 21, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- Nick S said...
Thanks Mike. I'd say that he was at least 40ft away. Makes you glad to have a zoom eh !
- September 21, 2008 at 9:50 AM
- Shelley said...
Simply gorgeous!
- September 21, 2008 at 4:06 PM
- me ann my camera said...
What a beautiful creature this is and what magnificent eyes it has! It would be a new one for me.
- September 21, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- The Birdlady said...
- September 22, 2008 at 4:26 AM
- 2sweetnsaxy said...
Interesting looking bird. Awesome shot!
- September 22, 2008 at 5:52 PM
- Nick S said...
Glad you liked him :-)
- September 22, 2008 at 7:29 PM
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Prologue: Animals, by Randy Malamud
Editorial Introduction, by Linda Kalof and Amy Fitzgerald
Part 1. Animals as Philosophical and Ethical Subjects
1. Aristotle. The History of Animals
2. Jeremy Bentham. Principles of Morals and Legislation
3. Marjorie Spiegel. In Defense of Slavery
4. Peter Singer. Animal Liberation or Animal Rights?
5. Tom Regan. The Rights of Humans and Other Animals
6. Martha Nussbaum. The Moral Status of Animals
7. Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. Becoming-Animal
Further Reading
Part 2. Animals as Reflexive Thinkers
8. Michel de Montaigne. An Apology for Raymond Sebond
9. René Descartes. From the Letters of 1646 and 1649
10. Clinton R. Sanders and Arnold Arluke. Speaking for Dogs
11. Marc Bekoff. Wild Justice and Fair Play: Cooperation, Forgiveness, and Morality in Animals
12. Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan McCarthy. Grief, Sadness, and the Bones of Elephants
13. Carel P. van Schaik, Marc Ancrenaz, Gwendolyn Borgen, Birute Galdikas, Cheryl D. Knott, Ian Singleton, Akira Suzuki, Sri Suci Utami, and Michelle Merrill. Orangutan Cultures and the Evolution of Material Culture
Further Reading
Part 3. Animals as Domesticates, "Pets" and Food
14. Steven Mithen. The Hunter-Gatherer Prehistory of Human-Animal Interactions
15. Harriet Ritvo. Animal Planet
16. Yi-Fu Tuan. Animal Pets: Cruelty and Affection
17. Plutarch. The Eating of Flesh
18. Jim Mason and Mary Finelli. Brave New Farm?
19. Carol J. Adams. The Sexual Politics of Meat
20. David Nibert. The Promotion of "Meat" and its Consequences
Further Reading
Part 4. Animals as Spectacle and Sport
21. Pliny the Elder. Combats of Elephants
22. Garry Marvin. On Being Human in the Bullfight
23. Rhonda Evans, DeAnn K. Gauthier and Craig J. Forsyth. Dogfighting: Symbolic Expression and Validation of Masculinity
24. Randy Malamud. Zoo Spectatorship
25. Matt Cartmill. Hunting and Humanity in Western Thought
Further Reading
Part 5. Animals as Symbols
26. John Berger. Why Look at Animals?
27. Claude Lévi-Strauss. The Totemic Illusion
28. Boria Sax. Animals as Tradition
29. Steve Baker. What is the Postmodern Animal?
30. Jonathan Burt. The Illumination of the Animal Kingdom: The Role of Light and Electricity in Animal Representation
Further Reading
Part 6. Animals as Scientific Objects
31. Coral Lansbury. The Brown Dog Riots of 1907
32. Lynda Birke. Into the Laboratory
33. Sarah Whatmore. Hybrid Geographies: Rethinking the "Human" in Human Geography
34. Sarah Franklin. Dolly's Body: Gender, Genetics and the New Genetic Capital
35. Donna Haraway. Cyborgs to Companion Species: Reconfiguring Kinship in Technoscience
Further Reading
Linda Kalof is Professor in the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University. She is author of Looking at Animals in Human History and co-editor of The Earthscan Reader in Environmental Values and the major multi-volume works, A Cultural History of Animals and A Cultural History of the Human Body.
Amy J. Fitzgerald is on the faculty in the Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and author of Animal Abuse and Family Violence.
"'What is an 'animal'? A 'human being'? The Animals Reader will help us rethink these urgent questions in the light of scientific, technological, and historical discoveries. Ranging from Aristotle to postmodern philosophers and from orangutans to cyborgs, it presents a wonderful diversity of perspectives on animals and, in consequence, ourselves."
– Boria Sax, author of Crow, Animals in the Third Reich and The Mythical Zoo
"A great resource for students coming to grips with a complex, multidisciplinary field."
– Mike Michael, Goldsmith's College, University of London
"Absolutely perfect for the course and an excellent production throughout."
– Stuart R Harrop, Professor for Wildlife Management Law, University of Kent
"This is an incredibly well chosen collection of writings and valuable reference book."
– Yvette Watt, Animals Today
"The Animals Reader is an immensely stimulating collection of essays, which belongs on the bookshelf of every thinking person."
– The Financial Times


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What is Microblading?
Microblading is a form of permanent makeup for eyebrows that was founded in the 90's in Asia. Because microblading is only one technique, it often looks more natural when combined with other effects such as soft shading.
It is known under several names such as eyebrow embroidery, feathering, microstroking etc.
Microblading is basically a group of inline needles that at the hands of the artist are dipped in pigment and "glided" through the skin creating a hair like line.
Is Microblading Eyebrows a cut?
Yes, microblading is a surface cut on the skin usually done in the direction of the hair. Because it's a cut at the skin's surface, the pigment doesn't last as long as other techniques and multiple sessions are often needed. You may be wondering since the method is an actual cut "how many times can you have microblading eyebrows done without scarring the skin?" This is a great question and the answer will vary for different skin types and how deep the artist goes. Careful client consideration is paramount to a successful result for this technique. In general, microblading strokes will blur in oily skin types so other techniques are recommended for optimal results.
Blended Brows™
10 Techniques in 50 seconds
Permanent Eyebrows
Who is qualified
to do the Microblading
Eyebrows technique?
In short, most anyone can do it. Several permanent makeup artists do offer the microblading eyebrows, and have a good foundation to learn it. Hopefully an experienced permanent makeup artist will be your choice. What's happened is this: There has been an influx in overnight "microblade only artists" who have taken a 2-day class and start to work on clients. So you could actually do this within 2 days of reading this with no prior training or experience.
The "one-way"microblade artist is left without basic permanent makeup theory, knowledge or experience to handle the vast clientele's design, skin types and needs.For example, an 80-year-old woman or an oily skin types usually aren't the appropriate canvas for microblading where as different permanent makeup techniques would be better long term choices for the client.
As a permanent makeup artist of over 14 years, I personally find microblading a useful tool. However, more than a "one-way" approach goes into the artistic thought and technique selection for the permanent eyebrows we offer.
Are there other hair stroke options?
Yes, the microblading manual method and the machine method both can create hair strokes that "try" to mimic real hair hence a 3D eyebrow. The reason I say "try" is because a hair stroke done by the microblading method or machine method is actually a tattooed line once healed- not a real hair. Both hair stroke techniques do look more "hair like" in the immediately after photos we see on social media…. These photos get us very excited at the prospect of more brow hair. The immediately after photos can be a too good to be true scenario. We do advise clients to look at healed pictures of microblading, hair strokes and any other permanent makeup procedures to understand the realistic outcome.
The realistic outcome is to understand that microblading or machine hair strokes are fine lines, however, they aren't hair; they are tattooed lines that will look better for some skin types than others. If you have the right skin type- (smooth, no pores, no wrinkles and you aren't oily), your result can be nice. If you do have hair that covers the strokes you will have an even better outcome because your hair will actually hide some of the strokes, otherwise,many clients find that the hair strokes just aren't enough to hide the fact that there isn't very much hair. The skin space between the hair strokes is often what bothers clients. As a result, artists are now shading in between and over the strokes to meet the desired "fuller brow" look that the todays clients desire.
3D Eyebrows
In essence, the idea is for the brow to look fuller and have some 3D dimensional value without really seeing tattooed lines per say.
A good artist should be able to decide if you're a good candidate for any combination of techniques.
For sure, a more natural eyebrow approach shouldn't be a cookie cutter- one-way pattern.
The most natural permanent eyebrow should incorporate several artistic techniques to create a 3D appearance.
It's what we call a "blended brow".
How many visits will I need?
Most permanent makeup including microblading procedures, typically takes 1-3 appointments to consider the procedure complete. The first appointment is the main appointment. Your follow up appointment is done about 6 weeks after the first session. This allows enough time for the pigment in the epidermis to naturally slough off, and the color to settle and for your skin to heal. During the follow up appointment, the artist evaluates how your permanent makeup looks and can see how your skin has received the pigment and make any design, color adjustments and possibly add another technique for a blended look.
How long does microblading last?
Microblading Eyebrows will last anywhere form 6 months-1 year. Machine hair strokes in my experience do last longer. The main problem with any hair stroke technique in general, is how quick they fade and that they will blur with time. We typically don't allow clients to return for at least a year after their procedure. This will protect the skin from premature scarring.
There is a delicate a balance in providing beautiful natural results and the longevity of the natural techniques.
What is Microblading?
Microblading is also known by a variety of names such as
Eyebrow Embroidery | Feathering | Microstroking | Feather Touch | Hair Stroke
Microblading is a form of permanent makeup for eyebrows
* Careful client consideration is paramount to a successful result for the microblading technique
and a good artist should be able to decide if you're a good candidate for any combination of techniques…


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Australian Defence Force Responds to Cyber Threat
Australia's New Cyber/Information Warfare Unit
Australia's military is investing in meeting today's challenges with the launch of a new cyber/information warfare unit. The focus on cyber is one of the biggest shifts in Australian defence strategy, with the unit tasked with protecting Australia's military infrastructure, gathering intelligence and engaging offensively in the cyber domain.
The move comes after it was reported by ABC News in 2016 that Austrade and the Defence Science Technology Group, the Defence Department's elite research division, had been hacked by Chinese cyber operatives.
ABC News reports that the new cyber unit will launch within days and will be a central part of Australian defence. Earlier this year Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that cyber security is "the new frontier of warfare" and put forward new measures for capability in this sector, according to ABC News:
This is the new frontier of warfare — the new frontier of espionage. It's the new frontier of many threats to Australian families, to governments, to businesses.
Professor Greg Austin from the University of New South Wales described it as one of the biggest shifts in defence strategy:
The main angle of cyber war is to prevent the enemy's armed forces from reaching the start line of battle. The aim is to stop their ships being able to sail, stop their jet aircraft from being able to drop bombs and to stop their submarines dead in the water.
Initally, the unit will be manned by 100 personnel, growing to 900 within 10 years, according to Australia's 2016 Defence White Paper. However, there was no mention of a new unit:
The Government is committed to ensuring that Australia can address the growing cyber threat including through enhanced co-operation with the United States and our other international partners. Defence makes a critical contribution to Australia's whole-of-government cyber-security efforts, ensuring the integrity of Australian government information and systems. This includes the invaluable work of the Australian Signals Directorate. Defence will continue to work closely with other agencies to protect Australian interests in the cyber domain, including through the multi-agency Australian Cyber Security Centre.
According to the White Paper, Australia already has a Cyber Security Centre.
Australian "Twitter Troops"
The new unit will not look like any other in Australian military history. Its staff will be a mixture of military and civilian personnel, but the unit's commander, Major General Marcus Thompson, has flagged some of recruitment challenges.
Pay will be an issue, as will the military's physical requirements.
The unit will work across the three services to protect Australia's military infrastructure. A key part of its role will also be to identify high-value foreign targets and prepare to launch its own attacks. Targets could include the Chinese navy's South Sea Fleet, which is operating in the South China Sea.
New Unit Also Specializing in Information Warfare
A key part of information warfare is psychological, to undermine and influence the enemy. This will also be a central focus of the new unit's role.
John Blaxland, Australian National University, said that cyber force could be used beyond wartime situations:
In between war and peace, there's a lot you can do to hassle, harass, interdict, subvert, undermine and damage. That's a space Australia hasn't sought to buy in on, [and] it's buying in on it big time now.
Australian Cyber Capability Underdeveloped
The major world powers – the USA, UK, Russia and China – all have developed cyber warfare capability, but experts agree that Australia is lagging behind. Professor Austin said:
Australia is relatively undeveloped. We're well behind the United States, but the good news is Russia and China, potential adversaries of Australia, only really joined this cyber arms race in the relatively recent past.
Reporting of the new unit has so far been confused as cyber warfare and information warfare, although overlapping, require different technologies and skillsets. It remains to be seen how the new unti will organise and deploy its activities.


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Antlers of animals in the deer family are the fastest growing bone on earth, developing up to seven times quicker than skeletal bone. Most species shed their antlers annually. As a craftsperson, I enjoy merging the beauty of antlers with my woodworking projects to create one-of-a-kind pieces of homemade furniture.
The most gratifying piece of antler furniture that I've made is a Native American arrowhead-shaped coffee table. The walnut top, fashioned from a single slab of tree root, highlights the same tight, contorted grain found in expensive gun stocks. The base is composed of antlers from whitetail, mule and axis deer as well as elk and moose. In the center of the table is a 5-inch arrowhead complemented on either side by an inset ceramic drink coaster sporting the profiles of a deer and an elk.
Les A. Davenport
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And Skribbie On Down.
So I've not tried them but I recently came across a company called Skribbies and fell in love with them as did mr K mr J and miss L.
Skribbies are a fab idea of childrens footwear that they can design themselves.
Skribbies come in a cool design of hightop trainor so on trend in a choice of three colours Pink, Navy/Blue and Neon!
Skribbies cost £39.99 and you get trainors a pack of pens to scribble with, a wristband for when your all done you can just wipe clean and start again and a pack of cool stickers.
Easy just check out SKRIBBIES.COM and take a look for yourself. Skribbies can also be found at SKRIBBIES FACEBOOK
I'd like to say I was no way asked to do this post nor is it a review just something I found great and wanted to share with other parents.


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How can you maintain your organization's cultural norms in the face of new demands, like the pressure of market forces or your own internally generated growth? What if you need to be more nimble, flexible, or responsive to meet the nature and volume of market demand? And what if you can no longer rely on old products or old methods — even though they were successful for you in the past?
As a business changes, how does the leader — of a department, cross-functional team, or entire organization — explain the way forward? How can the leader get everyone to stay on the same page and figure out what parts of their jobs need to be adjusted? And how does the leader retain the strong, supportive parts of the culture, so that both the spirit of the business and the emotional energy of the teams remain vibrant?
To keep an organization's culture strong in the face of change, it's important to acknowledge and encourage productive behaviors and be on the lookout for negative behaviors.
Elimination Rounds
When the stakes are high, managers often feel pressure from above to change. Those who don't know how to shift programs and procedures to get the desired results may be guilty of "swooping and pooping" — diving in to critique or challenge what an employee is doing, often in public. If the senior leadership tolerates this kind of damaging behavior, the deep work that's necessary to shift the business may never get done.
Swooping and pooping drastically undercuts employees' confidence as well as their sense of competence. Employees may feel driven into malicious compliance, keeping their heads down and following blindly — the equivalent of, "Boss, just tell me what to do!" — to avoid being dumped on again and again. Eventually, the business can experience excessive, ongoing attrition.
Another negative impact on employees can occur when a middle manager's proposal is rejected, and that manager has to go back to the troops to explain why. The manager may simply shrug and report, "They said we can't do it," or blame it on a more senior manager — "Oh, you know how Executive X is!" — rather than explaining the decision and how it will work for the team and benefit the organization. In this case, you're likely to see problems with comprehension, communication, and collaboration developing further down the chain.
Time Trials
Almost all managers need to spend more time with their teams, both in group settings and one-on-one. Senior leaders should provide both direction and coaching, whether internal or external, to help middle managers communicate the goals and realities of the business in developmental and even inspirational ways.
The typical hour per week allotted to employee meetings is almost meaningless. Devoting an hour a day to talking about the real needs of the business, the employees, and the activities crucial to meeting the mission is more like it — that's focused attention.
Use this important, additional time for talking about the big picture and providing support when asked — without micromanagement or passive-aggressiveness — to ensure that employees each have their own sense of agency and autonomy. They need to know that they are skillful enough and trusted enough to do their own work and try out their new ideas — with their leader's intelligent guidance.
Swoop-and-poop-style managers often spend too much time with their staff, as if their employees can't do anything on their own. But when supportive managers spend more time with their folks, they build little cells of activism which can strengthen the culture over time.
Go for the Gold
Leaders at each level can showcase strong accomplishments and point out to the rest of the organization how the team's work has made a difference — for customers, colleagues, the community, and the business. Employees shouldn't have to grandstand or make self-important presentations to get noticed. In fact, it's better to minimize the attention given to people who behave that way; instead, recognize and praise positive behavior that benefits the group as a whole.
Managers who model productive behavior and acknowledge others' worthwhile contributions serve as "keepers of the flame," passing the torch of cultural norms throughout the organization and keeping everyone feeling warm and bright.
Onward and upward,


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What Exactly is a Therapy Dog?
- April 26, 2018
By Jaclyn McKewan, Outreach Librarian
NU Library brings in therapy dogs a few times each semester, and sometimes this includes my own dog, Ash, a Chihuahua. Since many students have been curious about what a therapy dog is, and how a dog can qualify, I'll explain here.
There are three main categories for animals that work with people: service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals.
Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as being "individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability." The animals receive training to perform specific tasks for their owners, such as guiding a visually impaired person, picking up dropped items for someone in a wheelchair, or alerting others when someone is about to have a seizure. By law, places that don't normally allow pets must allow service dogs to accompany their owners.
The other two categories can be a bit fuzzy, as there aren't official definitions. Usually, emotional support animals are considered those who provide companionship, relieve loneliness, or help with depression/anxiety/phobias in their owners. They do not have special training to perform any certain tasks. In some cases, people may use an emotional support animal based on their doctor's recommendation, and others may decide to do so on their own. Emotional support animals are not covered by the ADA, so they are not required to be allowed to enter businesses. Some businesses, however, may choose on an individual basis to allow this.
Therapy animals visit places with their owners to provide comfort to other people experiencing stress or loneliness. This category includes the therapy dogs that visit NU Library. Although they don't receive training to perform specific tasks, a therapy dog (or cat!) must pass an evaluation that ensures they are comfortable being handled by strangers and can remain calm in a variety of situations. So usually a therapy dog will have already had some basic obedience training and will already have been observed to have the right personality. Therapy animals are also not covered by the ADA, so they cannot just go anywhere with their owner – they visit places that have specifically requested them.
At NU Library, we arrange for therapy dog visits through Paws for Love, a program of the SPCA Serving Erie County. In order for Ash to qualify for this, I first attended an orientation (for people only) at the SPCA and then scheduled an evaluation for him. Because I had already seen that Ash was very comfortable being approached and touched by strangers, I felt he would do well. At Ash's evaluation, a dog trainer petted and touched him in a variety of ways to see if he was okay with being handled, and he was (if a dog were to growl or bite, that would be an immediate disqualification). She also checked that he knew basic obedience commands, such as sit, stay, and walking on a leash without pulling. And she had an assistant pass by in a wheelchair, and then a walker, to see if he would remain calm. He met all the requirements and qualified to become a therapy dog.
Paws for Love gets requests for visits from places all over Western New York – these are passed along to volunteers through email, and we can sign up for the ones that interest us and fit in our schedule. Many colleges, like NU, bring in therapy dogs for stress-relief events for students. In addition, nursing homes and hospitals have therapy dogs visit their residents & patients who may be lonely or anxious. Many schools and public libraries bring in therapy dogs to have the students read to them, with the dogs serving as nonjudgmental listeners. And the Buffalo-Niagara airport has therapy dogs available at times to comfort passengers who are stressed about the logistics of air travel, or nervous about being on a plane.
Paws for Love is just one therapy dog program. There are other local ones around the country, and there are also larger organizations such as Therapy Dogs International. TDI has evaluators across the U.S. that can certify therapy dogs, and many of the smaller local organizations will automatically accept a dog that is already TDI certified.
See Ash in action below. Skip to 3:00 to see him interacting with students.


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Truckstop.com loads, capacity now available within Axele system
Truckstop.com has announced an integration with Axele by Optym to allow Axele users the ability to search within the company's transportation optimization system (TOS) for loads and trucks from Truckstop.com.
"This is all about our mutual customers," Eduardo Avila, director of integrations for Truckstop.com, told FreightWaves. "Those mutual customers will benefit by being able to post their capacity in the Truckstop.com loadboard from within Axele's TMS. They will not need to switch screens/windows to do that; they can just press a button and publish their capacity. Similarly, with search, mutual customers will be able to find potential freight that could match a specific criteria for them."
The integration is possible due to Truckstop.com's Integration Bundles solution that allows companies through an application programming interface (API) to connect to the company's solutions.
Axele by Optym is used by truckload carriers to improve decision-making, the company said. The inclusion of Truckstop.com's Truck Posting and Load Searching capabilities streamlines the process for Axele users into a single system.
"We are so excited to partner with Truckstop," said Ronda Lewis, chief revenue officer for Optym. "This brings us one step closer to achieving our mission to 'Make the world more efficient though optimization.' Our partnership with Truckstop.com enables Axele to deliver an optimized TMS that will provide intelligent planning, seamless execution and increased profitability."
Avila reiterated the goal of this integration is to offer customers of both companies more options to improve efficiency.
"This is all about providing our mutual customers with more tools for their toolbox, help them be more efficient [posting capacity and searching for freight from within Axele's system], get better planning, and in the end help them be more profitable," he said.
Optym designs automation solutions for multiple modes, streamlining planning, scheduling and real-time executive for users. The company has four global offices and has been providing software solutions for industry for 17 years.
Within its Haul (trucking) division, Optym offers Axele for truckload operations, RouteMAX for pickup and delivery operations, HaulPLAN for linehaul operations, and HaulVIEWR for operational visibility within linehaul operations.
Axele provides algorithm-based planning, smart transportation management system capabilities and a connected ecosystem. According to Optym, Axele users benefit from intelligent load selection, electronic logging device integration services, load board integration services, trend and revenue analytics and reporting and several back-office functions, including load and driver management.


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Before becoming vegan, I had a deep, dark secret. I'd never eaten an avocado. Sad, I know. When my then boyfriend (now spouse) would eat one, I always thought they looked squishy and gross.
Once I finally tasted one, it was ridiculous. I.simply.could.not.get.enough. What followed was my preparing Chunkamole dip more than I care to admit. When we went on our honeymoon, I had my first avocado sandwich. It was pure heaven in my mouth.
When I was pregnant with our first, I probably ate one of these every other day. It wasn't until recently I found out they were rich in omegas. I always take a supplement, but prefer to go to the source, such as flax seed, walnuts or hemp seeds. Sometimes our body just knows what we need.
Avocado Sandwich
1/2 medium sized avocado
3-4 slices of tomato
4-6 slices of onion
2 slices of whole grain bread
spinach or lettuce
Vegenaise or Nayonaise (optional)
1/2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast (optional)
pepper to taste
salt to taste
If you prefer a warm sandwich, toast the bread prior to assembling. First spread on vegan mayo and then sprinkle with yeast flakes if desired. Next add a layer of sliced avocados, then tomato, and onions. Sprinkle with pepper and salt to taste. Lastly add any greens you desire. Press gently down onto the sandwich to help it stay together. Enjoy!


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Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dr. Monica Contract graduated summa cum laude from Juniata College with a Bachelor of Science in biology before earning her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. In 2010, Dr Contract completed a General Practice Residency at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she received advanced dental training from board-certified dental specialists, including the invaluable skills necessary to treat medically compromised patients. Dr. Contract is known for her particular skill in pediatric dentistry, dental implants, extractions, and dentures, while also providing comprehensive care to every patient. She is a member of the faculty of Thomas Nelson Community College, where she teaches anesthesia for their Dental Hygiene program. A firm believer in giving back to the community, Dr. Contract is involved with Give Kids a Smile, Dentistry from the Heart, Operation Gratitude's Operation Candy Buy Back, Toys for Tots, and the Heritage Humane Society, as well as serving as the team captain for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk.
Dr. Contract is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Education Association, the Virginia Academy of General Dentistry, the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and the Peninsula Dental Society.


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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
New Citi Bike docking station for Avenue A and 2nd Street
A Citi Bike docking station has arrived on the northwest corner of Avenue A and Second Street... as far as I know this is new within the last few days... can any Citi Biker confirm this arrival?
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Oh NO!!
Does that mean the unmistakable scent of urine on that corner will no longer be???
- January 17, 2018 at 7:30 AM
If this is permanent it's a terrible place for a docking station. Placing it on the sidewalk takes up pedestrian space and you will have the bikes being ridden up and down the sidewalk as bikers come and go. We need more sidewalk space for pedestrians, not less.
- January 17, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Anon 8:54am, you need to try a little harder. That sidewalk is very wide; plenty of space for a bikeshare station. Although I do agree that it would be more fair to take out some free car parking and instead put the bikes there; they seem to be much more used than the many cars in our neighborhood, often registered out of state, that barely move save for alternate side parking.
- January 17, 2018 at 9:38 AM
This station seems to replace the one recently removed from the SW corner of 1st Ave & 3rd St. Looking at the Citibike map, that station is no more, but the one on Ave A & 2nd is listed as active. So just a minor move in the neighborhood.
- January 17, 2018 at 9:43 AM
They installed these Tuesday morning, the 16th.
- January 17, 2018 at 1:03 PM
Huzzah! It's needed -- the docking stations around Tompkins are bare in the morning and full in the evening, and they just pulled out the one on 3rd Street at 1st Ave.
- January 17, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Wow. Lots of people seem to choose that spot in the corner by the fence to sleep/pass out. I'm not sure I understand how this makes me feel. I feel horrible for them and I often avoid walking by for the helpless feeling and the awful stench. It's tough. So many folks need help and there's only so much I know to do. During the cold spell we just had, I gave a man a pair of gloves because his hands were cold and he obviously didn't have any money. He was touched and thanked me loud enough for the man nearby who was asking for money to hear. He, in turn, made a scene out of the fact that I hadn't chosen to help him instead and I immediately felt bad. I'm fortunate, I know, but it still breaks my heart daily and fortunate people shouldn't be wearing blinders to hide the ugliness around them.
- January 19, 2018 at 9:38 PM


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Vijay Karunakaran is a true global citizen having lived, worked, and traveled around the world through out his life. In the past 20 years of his professional experience, he formed and led teams across multiple countries including US, India, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Costa Rica. These global experiences have greatly influenced him professionally and culturally.
Before founding InGage, Vijay has held senior executive positions at various Fortune 500 companies like Intel and AMD in the US. During his 12+ years at Intel as Director, he led and nurtured varied business & engineering functions that included Smartphones & Tablet business development, Atom mobile processor design & validation.
Based on his 20+ years of global experience, Vijay has phenomenal expertise across industry verticals such as Mobile, Internet and Software, Semiconductor, Telecom, and Consumer Electronics. He holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Tennessee Tech and an M.B.A in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from Duke University.
On a lighter side, he also Co-founded two restaurants in India while still in college; managed it for 3 years and engineered a successful exit by selling the restaurants before pursuing higher education in the US. He is an active sports person having captained his college football team, and regularly plays tennis with friends as a stress breaker. Vijay currently lives in Chennai with his wife, 2 kids and mother.
A global leader who has held multiple senior leadership positions in the top 50 fortune companies in the US with 20 years of experience in the embedded software, telecom and digital space. She holds a M.S degree in Environmental & Information Systems from University of Ohio, and Associate Degree in Strategic Project Management from Stanford. Vanitha's key focus is Strategic planning, launch and operation of new businesses, products, and services. Additionally she also spearheads Buzztm a lightweight low cost model mobile app platform, an Ingage initiative that enables to grow the digital footprint for SME's in India.
InGage Technologies
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Velachery, Chennai – 42.
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Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.
– Kofi Annan
- In Don Bosco Kep we believe in the following principles about gender equality:Boys and girls should be educated in the same place with the same rights and duties because humanity is only one, we all walk on the earth with the same dreams for better societies, peace, love and care for our home planet. When boys and girls study together, they become tolerant and respectful of each other and learn how to work in teams without gender preconceptions.
- The ancestral Cambodian culture is matriarchal. It is in the Cambodian blood. The first monarch of Cambodia was a woman, the daughter of the Dragon-King, who married an Indian Brahman, Kundian. It is the woman that runs the domestic economy with the help of her husband, who usually gives her all his money.
- We believe that gender equality does not mean giving all priority to girls and women and discriminating against males. Such an approach would not be gender equality, but it would move the problem to the male side. Ignoring boys and young men just because they are males and can get better opportunities by themselves does not solve the problem and on the contrary could worsen it. Boys and young men without education means insecurity, crime and domestic violence. Males are also potential victims of many kinds of abuse, including human trafficking and slavery. Besides, we know that a good gift for a woman's life is a good man, so we keep our compromise of educating boys and young men to be good people as well.
For these reasons, we adopt the following policies in our Technical School for gender equality education:
- All technical sections are open to both genders, including sections that are traditionally associated to one gender in Cambodia. We do not follow rules like engineering for men and secretarial for women.
- Teachers, instructors and volunteers are educated in gender equality principles, not discriminating against either sex in any academic, sports or cultural activities.
- We don't discriminate against teachers and students that have preferences for their own gender, respecting their sexual preferences whether they are kept private or made public. People with same sexual preferences must follow the same duties and responsibilities inside the school, using uniforms as others and not claiming special conditions or treatment.
- We work to prevent bullying of any kind inside and outside the school.


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Brooke Sopelsa writes at NBC News:
Following the lead of hundreds of HIV experts and prevention organizations around the world, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week stated there is "effectively no risk" of an HIV-positive person with an undetectable viral load — the amount of HIV in blood — sexually transmitting the virus to an HIV-negative partner.
Bruce Richman, executive director of the Prevention Access Campaign's Undetectable=Untransmittable initiative, called the CDC's statement "remarkable."
"This is the moment we have been waiting for," Richman said in an interview with HIV Plus magazine. "The CDC agreed … there is 'effectively no risk' of sexually transmitting HIV when on treatment and undetectable. The overwhelming data clearly shows that taking our medication daily protects our health and our partners."


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The Center for Historical Research has welcomed a variety of speakers as part of our ongoing mission to understand the historical condition and its global importance. Some have presented as part of our Brown Bag Talks series, others joined us to celebrate history months, and a third group presented at symposia sponsored by the Center for Historical Research. The following is a running list of the speakers we have welcomed to campus.
"The Mohawk Creation Story"
Kobi Johnson (Utica College),
"Heaven on Earth? Women's Lives in the Oneida Community"
Molly Jessup, PhD (Oneida Community Mansion House),
"Aushwitz and Birkenau: Memorials within Memorials"
Sarah Seiselmyer (SUNY Buffalo),
"Why Systems Matter: A Tale of Technology Transfer in Meiji Japan"
David G. Wittner, PhD (Utica College),
Craig Nelson, PhD
(The Ohio State University)"Of Atomic Tuna and Radioactive Lizards: Godzilla and the Japanese Anti-Nuclear Movement"
Sherri Cash, PhD
(Utica College),"Roots in the Valley: Mohawk Valley Merchants, Settlers, and Indians in the Colonial Ginseng Trade."
Jeffrey Gonda, PhD
(Syracuse University),
"Witnessing Whiteness: Racial Identity and Housing in the Post-World War II Courtroom."
"Lynching in a Mill City: The Story of Walter Partridge"
Kathryn Silva, PhD (Utica College)
Craig Nelson, PhD
(The Ohio State University),"Selling the Future: Atoms for Peace and the Japanese Media."
Thomas Gulier, MA, PhD Candidate
(Syracuse University),"Community and Craftsmanship: The Arts and Crafts Utopia in America, 1895-1915."
Susan Goodier, PhD
(SUNY Polytechnic)"African American Women Working for the Right to Vote in New York State."
Jeffrey DuBois, PhD
(University at Albany),"Japan's Manga Emperor: Debating the Role of the Postwar Emperor Through Graphic Novels."
Sherri Cash, PhD
(Utica College)"Two Works in Progress: Roots in the Valley and Slaves Along the Mohawk."
Christopher Fobare, MA, PhD Candidate
(University of Massachusetts, Amherst)"A Failed Equality: Central New York and the Politics of Free Labor, 1830-1877."
Robert Clines, MA, PhD Candidate
(Syracuse University),"The Society of Jesus Between Rome and the Christian Orient."
Peter DeSimone, PhD
(Utica College),"Old Ways in Modern Russia: Defining the Russian Orthodox Old Rite on the Eve of Revolutionary Russia"
Clare Fitzgerald, PhD
(Emory),"The Evil Stepmother on the Throne: The Reign of Hatshepsut and Its Historiography"
Tristan Tomilson, MA, PhD Candidate
(SUNY Stonybrook),"'Harsh, Yet Innocent Remedies': Persuasion, Violence, and Managing Populations in the British Atlantic during the Long Eighteenth Century."
Lisa Trivedi, PhD
(Hamilton College),"Seeing Women's Labor: Social Reform and Photography in India, 1937"
Molly Jessup, MA, PhD Candidate
(Syracuse University)"Creating the American Teenager: Life Adjustment Education and Youth in the 1950s."
Geoffrey Storm,"Now and for the Future: One Man's Life in the CCC"
Christopher Fobare, MA, PhD Candidate (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
"Reconstruction and the Reformation of National Partisan Politics, 1865-1872"


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SOLventures: Scuba diving in Anilao
Editor's Note: Kami.com.ph believes that you deserve more spice in your life, so we are pleased to bring you "Solventures". It is a column dedicated to tempt you to get out of your comfort zone and live your life to the fullest through the musings of Solomon Say. Sol's zest for life is a virus; you can bet you'll get infected. He maybe a nerd for graduating summa cum laude in Finance but he has a heart for adventures and misadventures, which he fondly calls solventures. Enjoy!
SOLventures: Diving in Anilao, Batangas
Are you tired of hiking mountains?
Are you not into getting bathed in the sun too much?
Do you think most adventures are too mainstream?
Do you dream of visiting an almost alien like world?
Are you and your friends looking for a fun new thrill?
Do you want to go on an amazing adventure that has both excitement and zen?
Well, if you're tired of getting high… up on those mountains, there's a whole new world that awaits you under the sea! *" rel="nofollow" itemprop="url">Cue little mermaid*
Allow me to introduce to you scuba diving. It's like hiking but underwater, and far more relaxing.
Q: Wow! What's scuba diving?
A: I like that enthusiasm! Now, to be very specific it's a type of diving that uses a Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (Scuba); allowing you to go deep into the ocean for long periods of time. As holding your breath for 1 or more hours to swim underwater is not advisable. Unless you're Aquaman, in which case you don't really need to read on.
Q: Where can I go scuba diving?
A: there are many places to go scuba diving!
The closest spot to Metro Manila would be in Anilao, Batangas, which has over 40 different dive spots. So, you could literally spend 20 days in Anilao diving 2 spots per day.
Anilao, Batangas is just 3 hours away from the city, so you can do day trips or stay overnight.
Of course, the Philippines being an archipelago means that we have a lot of great beaches and dive spots to go around.
From Ilo-ilo to Palawan to Cebu and more!
Allow the Philippine Tourism board to list down the best places:
Q: Is scuba diving easy?
A: Yes, it's super easy! However, you will need to take lessons and get a license to really be able to go diving.
Q: A license? Lessons? Wow, that sounds like a lot. How long would it take for me to get licensed?
A: To be really technical, you'd need 4 pool diving sessions and 4 ocean diving sessions. You could, however, literally take it in an overnight trip to Anilao and finish the whole course in 2 days, something a few of my friends did after recommending them to scuba dive too. Or you could spread it out and have the pool sessions either in Makati or San Juan before taking 1 or 2 day trips to Anilao to be able to complete your beach dives.
Q: Wow! Getting a license sounds like a piece of cake! It's just swimming around and stuff?
A: Well, generally you will be practicing and learning the basics of scuba diving and its principles such as not dying. However, Aside from the more practical exercises you'll be doing in the pool. You will also be doing exercises for your brain, by which I mean reading books and taking written exams.
Q: READING?! WRITTEN EXAMS?! I thought scuba diving was all fun and games??
A: Yes, well going underwater does have a lot of science to it. Stuff like pressure, air density, and buoyancy are all valuable things you'll need to know to be prepared for the amazing underwater adventures you'll have. But don't worry; the exams are all take home and open notes. Plus, the answer keys are all available online, not only allowing you to fast track taking the exams but to also give you the shortest fastest summaries to the most valuable lessons about scuba diving. Remember, it's not cheating. It's more like expediting the learning process.
Q: Is it possible to die while scuba diving?
A: It is quite possible. Yes.
One can die from scuba diving due to numerous reasons. But you only face the risk of dying if you're stupid and you panic. One of the common scary stories is that one can die if you panic during your dive and swim really fast to the surface, as that'll actually cause the nitrogen bubbles in your bloodstream to expand rapidly. However, that's what the lessons are for, for you to be calm and knowledgeable about what to do underwater and during emergencies.
Q: So you're saying it's safe?
A: Yes, tons of people go scuba diving around the world and keep doing it because they don't die. In general, you'll always have your dive master (and dive buddies) to go with you to ensure your safety. Plus, as long as you go to well-known and accredited dive resorts, you'll be sure that your equipment will be reliable and secure.
Q: How deep do you get to go?
A: You can get an Open Water Dive License which will allow you to go 60ft deep. Which is very deep. Like Lang Leav deep.
Wait, that's not that deep at all.
Bruh. Now that's deep. Like 60ft.
Q: What does scuba diving feel like?
A: Honestly, it all feels surreal. It's like you're in a totally different world. It all feels really relaxing and exhilarating to be able to witness all the beauty and grandeur of the undersea world with its mountains of corals and schools of fish.
Q: What about the dangers of sharks?
A: Don't worry about sharks, in general your dive spots won't have any sharks. If ever there are any sharks, they won't bother you as they'll want to stay away from the unknown creature that sounds a lot like Darth Vader underwater.
Q: Are there any dangerous animals underwater?
A: Yes, you have creatures like the moral eel and other poisonous fish that roam the ocean. But don't worry these creatures won't attack, unless you provoke them.
Remember, when the moon hits your eye like a giant pizza pie, that's amore. When fish bites your heel and it looks like an eel, that's a Moray.
Q: how can I tell if a fish is poisonous and should be avoided?
A: Ah well, here's the thing, if a fish has no way of defending itself; it will run away from you. If you see a really beautiful colorful fish that's confident enough to swim close to you without running away. It's most probably dangerous. Just like a woman, if she's beautiful and confident, she's probably dangerous. *Cue Ne-Yo*
Q: Is it much better to dive with friends?
A: As with most things, diving is much more enjoyable with friends to not only share stories with but to also make sure that you've got your back covered. With your friends/Scubuddies/Scubros around you, you can be sure that they can save your life underwater like my friends did with me when I started running of air.
Also, bonus points if you get to drag your crush out because the basics of scuba diving will have you holding hands with a buddy. So obviously it's time to bring out the underwater moves.
Q: How much is all this going to cost me?
A: Of course all great things have a cost. And scuba diving is a super great thing so it's going to be a tad bit costly.
Lessons P12500 (4 pool sessions and 4 Beach sessions)
Open Water Dive License P2500
Overnight Stay +Boat Rental+ Equipment Rental + Dive Master Fees+ Breakfast, Lunch , dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch P10,000
If you wear glasses, I'd recommend buying a prescription scuba mask P6000
*These rates are based on taking my dive teacher and dive resort (Jojo Ng and Halo Dive resort)
Dive schools such as Dive academy can set you back 20-25K just on lessons alone.
Total: P25k
Now, that is a lot of money, but investing in the lessons and the license are worth it. Plus think of it as spending P6,250 per ocean dive and getting a license.
Without a license, some places may or may not let you dive. But it'll cost more. It could even cost up to 5k per dive. But with a license future dives will set you back only P1-2k per dive.
Q: Do I need to buy my own equipment?
A: Aside from a prescription scuba mask if you have terrible eyesight, you won't need to buy any equipment. Everything from the booties to the air tank is already included in the price of admission. In general, you'll always be renting equipment at different dive resorts you go to anyway. If you do end up falling in love with diving, then you could go ahead and start completing your dive gear one by one.
Q: Wow , that does seem a bit pricey but it does sound worth it, where can I learn how to dive?
A: Well, you can learn from many dive schools around the city or search for your own dive teacher online. However, I would really recommend you contact my dive teacher Jojo Ng at 0917 899 3286
Because he's seriously the best and he's super cool too.
Q: How can I take photos underwater?
A: Well, if you're an avid adventurer, I bet you already have a GoPro to bring around. That'll work perfectly for most of your dives. However, you might want to get a strap with it and a dive filter to make the colors pop. As the color red gets cut out underwater. You can also buy dive cases for your iPhone or for DSLR's which could cost P6-10k.
In closing, Scuba Diving is the perfect underwater activity you can do to really witness a totally new side to mother earth while feeling relaxed and at peace. It's a bit expensive but the investment is worth it as having an open water diving license can let you dive in different spots all over the world as long as it's 60ft (jaden smith) deep.
Tips: if you contact Jojo Ng, the prices I listed are pretty much the prices you'll get. Now those prices have already been haggled to the max, if you get to negotiate it lower, then I will salute you as you have bested the Chinese negotiation skills that my friends and I had to use.
Watch out for your air consumption, as different people can consume different amounts. I happen to consume air like some kind of monster. So, in general my dives last around 45 minutes while my friends last underwater for an hour.
Always, always consult with your dive teacher or dive master if you're unsure about something. Safety first.
A GoPro is the best go to camera for underwater shots. But best to bring a dive filter to add color to the photos and videos. Make sure it has a strap and anti fog filters too!
It's also best if you have a waterproof bag to keep all your valuables on the boat.
Scuba diving is extremely easy to learn but don't be too overconfident in thinking you can overcome any dive without the proper safety guidelines and dive master support.
For a summary of my adventure check out this video:
by Solomon Say
Solomon Say isn't a journalist. In fact, he's not even a writer. The only thing he uses the keyboard for is to type down things like "Lol", "omg", and other things people too lazy to write complete words type.
After graduating Summa cum laude from De La Salle University with a degree in Management of Financial Institutions, he decided that he'd like to start having a passion for being crazy and stupid. This would eventually lead him to lose his mind and drag anyone and everyone he could to do insane adventures.
To sum up, Solomon likes long walks on the beach, talking about his feelings, and generally being all the things a girl wants. Date him today.
Source: KAMI.com.gh


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Market State 2- Bullish (30 days): The Portfolio Thermostat operating system identifies the characteristics of 12 different market environments called "Market States." Market States 1 and 2 have the lowest risk, of the 12 environments. Market States 1 and 2 have registered most of the new market highs.
• 5 Bullish (rational) Market States
• 4 Bearish (irrational) Market States
• 3 Transitional Market States (indicating caution, which tend to precede a change from Bullish to Bearish.)
CVI 64: CVI remains low following yesterday's market movement. The current volatility on the S&P 500 is within the optimal range between about CVI 75 and CVI 45. CVI 64 indicates a low risk, rational environment. Canterbury monitors CVI on a daily basis.
As of last week, we saw the market was short-term overbought and that a small correction would actually be healthy. Following yesterday's movement, the market is now short-term oversold and we may expect a rally.
Canterbury Portfolio Analytics Group has performed extensive studies on the Canterbury Volatility Index (CVI) and its relation to outlier days. From these studies, it was discovered that outlier days can happen when CVI gets to extreme low levels. We can illustrate this using the 10-day CVI. For reference, as of Friday, 10-day CVI was at 31 and jumped to 55 on Monday.
In a study by Canterbury Portfolio Analytics Group, using S&P 500 daily data from 1970 to now (over 12,000 days), it was found that there were 235 total periods where 10-day CVI dropped below 45 and went back above 10-day CVI 55. When these periods occurred, it was found that 91% of these periods ended on a day greater than 1% (up or down), with 70% of them being greater than 1.25% (up or down). This shows that when 10-day CVI gets to a low level, like it has over the past few weeks, an outlier day is likely to occur… similar to the effect of squeezing down a spring.
Additionally, it was found that the direction of the movement, whether the move was up or down 1%, was unpredictable as it was roughly a 50/50 split between upward spikes and downward spikes.
Advance Decline Line
As an additional confirmation, Canterbury likes to analyze the S&P 500 stocks Advance/Decline Line (A/D Line). This indicator measures market breadth, showing the number of advancing stocks versus declining stocks. From today's A/D Line, we can see a Positive Divergence. This means that while the market has not put in a new price high, the A/D Line continues putting in higher highs, showing a general positive movement among S&P stocks. This can be seen in the chart below.
Source: AIQ
Bottom Line
The market remains in a Bullish Market State Environment. It is important to not get caught up in minor market fluctuations. An outlier day is to be expected when volatility (in this case, the 10-day CVI) gets to extreme low levels. The Market shows many bullish signs, as illustrated in the Advance/Decline Line and Growth's leadership over Value, plus the market is now oversold.
Canterbury continues to monitor, on daily basis, for any significant changes to the market environment. We know markets can go through variable environments, and thus require an adaptive strategy. At Canterbury, we only focus on evidence-based results. It is important to not get caught up in the news and world events that are often falsely related to markets. Statistically relevant studies are important tools in an adaptive portfolio strategy, like the Canterbury Portfolio Thermostat.
More About Tom Hardin
As Chief Investment Officer, Tom has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry and has a broad breadth of knowledge. He is known as an innovator, educator and has been revolutionary in the advancements of portfolio and risk management.


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11/15/2022 - #8570: Introduction to Disinfection (Live Online - Zoom)
Water Hours:
For more than a century, water management has been one of the most enduring and complex policies in the United States. Monumental investments in water infrastructure has supported our health, economic expansion and growth. However, there is little respect for what is really being done. Public perception of water treatment includes turning on the tap and flushing the toilet. Little thought is given to the hidden system that provides these services. However, these conveniences really are a marvel.
Electronic materials are included with registration.
Zoom information and student guide are included in your order confirmation.
Each operator must be able to log into Zoom individually with a single device for Contact Hours**.
Prior to class, attendees will need their own zoom account which includes their name, phone number and possibly email address.
Attendees can use a computer, phone, or tablet to attend program, however, for the best experience, a device with a web cam and speaker is best.
**Attendees can share a computer for viewing. But, each attendee must also log into a device individually (e.g. View on computer at the plant as a group, but also log into Zoom individually with your phone). Attendees must individually answer periodic poll questions and take quizzes during program. This is necessary to verify attendance and participation. This will involve typing into a device.


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Yes, many of us fancy the ability to wax eloquently at some length on topics that we're passionate about. But the fact is that good blog posts are more like direct mail than magazine articles. With the flood of content available, it's more important than ever to come straight to the point and clearly provide value to the reader.
As someone with a background in the world of politics and public affairs, I've spent a fair bit of time, reading, analyzing, and writing direct mail copy. Some of it is designed to raise money, while other pieces seek some other form of action like a vote or a grassroots contact. Similarly, I have produced direct mail pieces for various business over the years, primarily in the B2B space. All of these snail mail activities are similar to blogs that ultimately want to sell something or drive brand engagement.
1. Direct mail lures readers in with catchy headlines that promise or tease.
Organizations or candidates sending direct mail want you to read their piece and take action. They might need you to open an envelope or flip over a postcard to read more. They do that with some sort of a headline that delivers a promise or offers a tease.
What you can do: Think carefully about the headlines you use for your blog posts. Search engines, RSS readers, Tweets, Facebook posts, and more all end up displaying your headline. That short line of text needs to clearly sell the value of the piece of content you are providing or be a compelling enough tease to get someone to click on it.
2. Direct mail uses headers to organize the message.
Good direct mail is easy to skim. People have short attention spans so it is important to break your message up into digestible chunks. This also allows readers to zero in on any part of the communication that has particular appeal, while skipping over less compelling (to them) portions.
What you can do: Create your blog post almost in outline form. In fact, you can start by writing your headers and then backfilling with more detailed content to explain and reinforce the point.
3. Direct mail uses bold text, italics, and underlining to highlight key points.
Adding emphasis to words and phrases in the text of a letter guides the reader's eye and walks them through the progression of your important message points. Done right, the direct mail recipient need not read any of the normal text.
What you can do: Don't hesitate to work in some text emphasis of your own when you write a blog post. Don't overdo it — it's a fine line between driving a point home and coming across as trying too hard or just making it too difficult to read. Not ever post needs this treatment, but it can be very effective at moving the reader's eye and signifying changes in the content.
4. Direct mail uses parallelism to communicate more effectively.
Repetition of text structure makes letters more readable and helps the reader better understand and identify important messages. Direct mail writers use this technique to great impact whether on a postcard or in a multi-page missive. The same approach even shows up in political speeches.
What you can do: When you're making a series of points in a blog post, either with bullets, headers, or other techniques, structure them in a similar way. If you start the first one with an action verb, do the same for each consecutive one. You can even reuse certain words at the start of key phrases to emphasize your points.
5. Direct mail offers value to the reader.
A common misperception is that direct mail is designed to get something from the recipient. And while that is true to a point, it typically is designed to offer an "even" exchange. Direct mail sales pieces attempt to get the reader to purchase a service at a fair price. Advocacy-oriented direct mail offers an intangible benefit (better government policy, for instance) in exchange for a contribution, vote, or other action.
What you can do: Remember that your blogs posts are not being written just for your benefit. You need to provide real value to your audience. You might help them save time or money, grow their business, or do their job more effectively.
6. Direct mail takes a stand.
If you write direct mail copy, you don't hem and haw. You have an angle and you stick to it throughout. Your copy will be punchy, direct, and to the point. Nobody will set down the piece and think that you were saying "on the one hand, on the other hand" and be unable to identify your perspective.
What you can do: Find your voice — then use it. Will you upset some people by taking a clear position on the subject of your blog post? Probably. But you'll be more memorable and more readable. No person or business is loved by anybody, so why kill yourself trying? Be respectful and back up your opinions and claims, but stake your claim to a point of view.
7. Direct mail includes a clear call to action.
When you read a direct mail piece, you know what you're being asked to do. You might be called upon to give a tax-deductible contribution, purchase a product or service, call a Member of Congress, or cast a specific vote on Election Day. Even the worst direct mail piece usually includes that call to action.
What you can do: Think about what you want from your reader when you write a blog post and then ask for it. Not every blog post is about selling, so don't feel like you have to be a cheesy used car salesman every time you sit down to the keyboard. Your call to action might be for engagement (inviting comments) or in strengthening the relationship (by subscribing via RSS or email). Whatever your goal, make sure that it is clear in the text of your blog post or elsewhere on your blog's sidebar, header, or footer what you want your audience to do.
What other elements of direct mail show up in good blog posts?
Let us know in the comments below what other direct mail techniques you have seen used in blog posts or have tried yourself. Then go out and apply some direct mail principles to your next blog post.