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A Wander With Georges Perec
What can Georges Perec see out of the window? He's sat as usual in Café de la Mairie, 8 place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissment, lodged at his single table by the window looking out. The Latin Quarter is passing by outside as always; it never really stops, merely lulls. On his small, plastic coated table, he has a pad and pencil bought from a … Continue reading A Wander With Georges Perec


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First image of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has surfaced online, specifications of the Note 8.0 (GT-N5100) surfaced last week. Samsung CEO JK Shin confirmed the Galaxy Note 8.0 for MWC 2013 unveiling yesterday. According to this image, Note 8.0 looks like an enlarged version of the Galaxy S3, which differs from the design of the Galaxy Note 10.1. It would include the S Pen stylus support similar to the Galaxy Note 10.1 (Note 800) and would also have a ear piece for voice calling, similar to the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Tab 2 310).
Rumored Specs for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
- 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT Super Clear LCD display
- 1.6 GHz quad-core processor
- Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
- 5MP auto focus camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera
- 3G HSPA+ 21 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and aGPS
- 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with micro SD card slot
- 4600 mAh battery
We have to wait till next month for the MWC 2013 to find out more about the Galaxy Note 8.0.
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Serbia to raise reduced VAT rate to 10% in crisis measures
- Oct 7, 2013 | Richard Asquith
Plans to raise the Serbian reduced VAT rate from 8% to 10% have been issued.
Serbia's current standard VAT rate is 20%, following a 2% rise in October 2012. The reduced Value Added Tax rate applies to foodstuffs, medicines, agricultural goods, books and newspapers, public utilities and live events.
In addition, a number of other products will move from the reduced VAT rate of 8% to the standard rate of 20%. This may include hotel accommodation and IT services.
Economic troubles force VAT increase
The potential VAT rise is part of a package of stabilisation measures being introduced as Serbia looks to progress its EU membership talks. Serbia is hoping to borrow significantly from the UAE in emergency loans as it faces a liquidity crunch, and faces a 7% deficit. The aim is to reduce this to 2%. Serbia recently failed to secure funding from the IMF following a failure to cut spending and public sector wages.
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Today's podcast discusses the ups, downs, and outs of the problem of pain. Without problems to solve, life would get dull fairly quickly, but when you don't know to address problems productively, then all you get from them is stress, anxiety, and depression. Adding one more secret ingredient changes everything, so listen up and find out what it is!
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If you are a full time or part-time caregiver, you deserve (and need!) a vacation every once in a while. Caregiving is a demanding job, so you shouldn't feel guilty about taking a break. Taking the time to rest and recharge will help not just you but your loved one as well! One of the…Read More


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Between cancer and two heart attacks (4 years ago), I live on strictly S/S , one from Canada and one U.S.A. I am 70 years of age. They both total less than $ 1000.00 a month ... and yes i had to use the credit card to exist. I have no health insurance. The V.A. takes care of me. One credit card company wants to take me to court. How do i protect my social security money??
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"The pirates were not successful in their attempt to board the vessel," said Navy Lt. Nate Christensen, a spokesman for the Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain. "The USS Bainbridge, [which] was in the general vicinity, responded to ensure Liberty Sun wasn't in peril." The pirates had fled by the time the Bainbridge arrived.
The USS Bainbridge was involved in the rescue of Merchant Marine Capt. Richard Phillips, the master of the Maersk-Alabama, hijacked by pirates April 8. Pirates had been holding Phillips captive aboard a lifeboat.
When the Bainbridge arrived, the crew ascertained the Liberty Sun was safe and transferred a security detail aboard the merchant vessel, a Defense Department public affairs spokesman said. About 20 U.S. citizens make up the Liberty Sun's crew. The ship is carrying food aid from World Food, CARE, World Vision and the Agricultural Cooperative Development International.
The Liberty Sun will continue to its original destination of Mombasa, Kenya, the spokesman said. The Bainbridge mission to the Liberty Sun will delay Phillips' return to the United States. He was to join his crew in Mombasa for their flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., the spokesman explained, but now will travel separately.


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Federal prosecutors have reached a deal with the original company behind Chicago's scandal-plagued red-light camera program two months after the firm's former chief executive officer was sentenced to prison time for her role in a kickback scheme.
Under the terms of the deal secured by the U.S. Justice Department and announced Tuesday, prosecutors in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, will not prosecute Redflex Traffic Systems if the company continues to cooperate with the two federal probes.
In announcing the agreement, the Chicago U.S. attorney's office cited Redflex's "extensive and thorough cooperation over recent years."
The scandal, first reported by the Chicago Tribune, centered on then-city transportation official John Bills steering $100 million in contracts to Redflex in exchange for $2 million in bribes.
As part of the nonprosecution agreement, Redflex will have to pay restitution to the city that will be determined as part of pending civil lawsuit City Hall brought against the company.
The scheme helped grow the city's camera program to the largest in the nation. At its peak, 384 cameras were operating across the city, raking in more than $600 million in automated traffic fines.
Bills was convicted on all 20 counts, with a jury finding him guilty of taking up to $2,000 in cash for each of the 384 cameras as well as accepting gifts from Redflex, ranging from lavish vacations and a Mercedes-Benz to expensive hotel stays throughout the country and a condominium in Arizona. Bills was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, one of the stiffest sentences handed down in Chicago's federal court for a corruption conviction.
Bills' bagman in the scheme, Martin O'Malley, testified at Bills' trial that on many occasions he passed Manila envelopes stuffed with thousands of dollars in cash to Bills at Manny's Deli and other restaurants. O'Malley, who was hired as a "consultant" by Redflex, was sentenced to six months in prison.
In November, former Redflex CEO Karen Finley, who led the company through much of the scandal, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison. She had faced up to five years in prison but was given a break for testifying against Bills.
Finley's Chicago sentence runs concurrent with a 14-month prison term she was given in Ohio in October for a much smaller $70,000 bribes-for-contracts scheme in two cities there. The Ohio probe, also covered by the nonprosecution agreement, led a Columbus lobbyist there to plead guilty to extorting cash from Redflex to pass on to politicians in that state.
At Finley's Chicago sentencing, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall decried the breakdown in "corporate social responsibility" on behalf of Redflex's former executive.
"Chicagoans are so sick of seeing their leaders walk through the revolving doors of the federal building year after year after year with no change in the government," Kendall said. "... But when we have a corporation that is in the community making millions of dollars on a product that abuses the people, there is no sense of corporate social responsibility there. ... That impact cannot be underestimated."


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Edmonton Oil Kings Start Season Off With Win
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The reigning Memorial Cup champions, the Edmonton Oil Kings packed the house at Rexall Place with a record breaking 11,024 in attendance, the most ever recorded for a home opener. Led by a handful of veterans, and a new WHL head coach the Oil Kings opened their 2014-15 season with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Kootenay Ice.
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http://cutstuff.net/blog/?p=1916 - Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4JTSnplStM - Trailer 2!
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What is it?
Megaman 8-bit Deathmatch is a new multiplayer mod that aims to puts Doom and Megaman into a blender and spew out a fun new way to blast your buddies online. I've always wanted to make a Megaman themed wad, and since my experimental multiplayer wad GVH wasn't a complete flop, I decided to make it deathmatch based. The 8-bit style
Megaman 8-bit Deathmatch will play as if Megaman suddenly turned 3D. Everything will play as if it was being played back in 1987. Levels will use purely 8-bit textures and sprites. Megaman will jump high and take damage recoil. Weapons will behave exactly as they did back then, only from a 3d perspective. The plan is to eventually have all the levels and weapons from Megaman 1-6 (and maybe 9). Obviously some weapons will have minor changes because there are a lot of clones throughout the series.
The game can be played in pretty much any game mode in Skulltag (except map specific modes like CTF obviously), but will be designed for Deathmatch. Obviously there will be no Robot Masters to steal weapons from, so you will have to find them and pick them up. The catch is you can only use one at a time, but they can be discarded for the Mega Buster at any time. The Mega Buster has infinite ammo, but weapons will use a global weapon energy found around the level. Along with the weapons are special inventory items which can be used at any time, such as the Rush Coil and E-Tank.
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- Type: Trail
- Manufacturer: Saucony
- Price: 80.00
Runner's World Review
The Jazz is a great shoe if you want to run to 2003 and back. It's built around an old-school approach to a cushioning shoe, with quite a bit of heft in a heel that's high off the ground. Saucony updated the shoe's upper to make it more aesthetically pleasing and added some volume in the toebox, which turned off some testers. Still, the comfortable ride and heel fit of the Jazz makes it a good deal for the price. Recommended for lightweight runners who have mid to high arches and are looking for a basic, no-nonsense trainer.
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- Heel Cushioning: Very Firm
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- Forefoot Cushioning: Very Firm
- Flexibility: Very Flexible
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We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.


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Whenever we detect a change or data access attempt that violates your corporate security policy, we can investigate why and how it happened, so you can prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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When it comes to preparing for a successful NCUA or FFIEC audit, there are effective, efficient and proven approaches that every mortgage company, credit union and community bank should have in its arsenal. We will revise, manage, enforce and modify policies and procedures with your security officers team. We can even be part of your yearly Board of Directors compliance presentations.
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The Tour Stop
Check out these featured authors making their way around the blog scene!
This is my stop during the book blitz for There be Demons by M. K. Theodoratus. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 1 till 14 December. See the tour schedule here.
There Be Demons
By M. K. Theodoratus
Genre: Paranormal Suspense
Age category: Young Adult
Release Date: 26 September 2017
You can find There be Demons on Goodreads
You can buy There be Demons here:
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About the Author:
Fantasy has always been part of M. K. Theodoratus' life, starting when she starting playing with an imaginary friend when she was three. Comics, books, TV, and movies followed throughout her life. A northern California girl, many of her Andor alternative-world stories are firmly rooted there. Today, she lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and two lap-cats, and writes when she's not wasting time on social media.
You can find and contact M. K. Theodoratus here:
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Thus far we've covered some of the basics and the first few tips:
Tip #1: Keep a log of all your income.So we've covered the money going into that business checking account, and some of the things to spend that money on. Now for the next tip!
Tip #2: Put all your self-employment income into a separate checking account.
Tip #3: Only use your business checking account for business.
Tip #4: Save for and pay estimated taxes.This series is about taxes, after all. Before we get into paying the estimated taxes, let's back up a couple steps.
Remember back when we were discussing how in a normal employer-employee situation, the employer takes a bit out of each paycheck to pay your taxes for you throughout the year? Well, as a singer you work for yourself. You are going to have to recreate that same process on your own.
To do this, you are going to need to open another account, this time a savings or a money market account. Like before, it needs to be separate from your personal accounts. It also needs to be separate from your business checking account. This is your "Music Taxes" account, and its one and only purpose is to collect tax money.
To fill it, we put in a percentage of everything that you earn as an independent contractor. So if your singing (or teaching) earns you $100, you take $15 of that $100 from your business checking account and put it in your Music Taxes savings account. The percentage to use varies from person to person, but 15% off the top line is usually what you'll need as a singer. If it's going to be a big year, go for 20%.
You have two different options to do the transfer.
Option #1 goes like this: When you have your income log open and a stack of deposits to do (like we discussed in Tip #1), do your deposits and at the end of it, total up what went in that day (including cash), and then transfer out a percentage of the total.
In this day of smartphones, it's pretty easy. I would staple stacks of checks together after depositing them with my bank's smartphone app. Then, I'd write on the top of the stack how much needed to be transferred for taxes, and I'd do that transfer with my phone, too, all in one sitting.
Now that I've gotten he hang of it, I have another way of doing it. For Option #2, I now only do it once a month. So instead of transferring as money comes into the Business Checking Account, I take out a percentage as the money comes out as wages. Now when I draw income from my account each month (read more below!), I make a second transfer as a percentage, and put that into the Music Taxes savings account.
Either option will work, but I think I would suggest doing Option #1 for the first year, just so you get the hang of it. But having the Music Taxes savings account well-stocked gives you the money you need to pay Estimated Taxes, and you'll always have enough when the time comes.
That time comes four times a year:
Payment #1 — mid-April (when you pay your other taxes)
Payment #2 — mid-June
Payment #3 — mid-September
Payment #4 — mid-January (of the next year)
For the fourth payment, I do that in December instead of January, because for me, it's easier to find all four payments when they are in the same calendar year that they apply to.
So four times a year, take money out of your Music Taxes account to pay your Estimated Taxes. My preferred way is through the IRS website itself, through what they call Direct Pay. Just plug in the Music Taxes' account number, routing number, and the amount, and you're good to go.
How much you pay usually depends on either what you paid last year in taxes, or what you estimate your current year's income to be. There's some forms or software that can get you a good number.
If you send you payment by mail, send it with a voucher called Form 1040ES (Find it here). If you did a Schedule C for self-employment on last year's return, the IRS might send you vouchers that you can use. They're pre-filled with everything except the amount.
Let's be clear, though. "Estimated Taxes" are not "Optional Taxes." If you don't do estimated payments, you can be hit with a particularly nasty fee. Doing it the way I've lined out, however, means that you'll always have the money to do it!
Now for the fun part: After you pay your taxes and your business taxes, what left over in the Business Checking Account is called Net Profit, a.k.a. your money!
Well, almost. You do need to leave some of it sitting in the checking account to act as a buffer for those months that you are unemployed or underemployed. Roughly, keep enough in there to survive about three months without any work.
Add to that any expenses coming up in the next few months, like plane tickets during audition season. All that put together is called your buffer (also called Retained Earnings), and you should try to crimp and save until you have a suitable buffer.
Anything above the buffer, however, is all yours! Now it's time to pay yourself! Drawing down the Business Checking account to whatever buffer level you decide to set, and transfer it to your own personal accounts. There, finally, is the money you can use to buy groceries and pay rent.
Confusing? When making the video for this process, I thought it might be handy to have a visual aid. So I made a flowchart to summarize it all!
And that's it for Tip #4!
These first few tips revolved more around budgeting and accounting. For the next couple tips, I'll get into some of the heavy-hitters of "business expenses." Come back soon!


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Students and parents can also visit fastweb.com to find scholarships and other ways to get financial aid for college.
Visit the U.S. Department of Education for more information on the federal work-study program.
Another option is to work full-time during the day and take part-time classes at night. Although it will take your child a little longer to earn his degree, he may be able to pay for classes as he goes along, preventing him from having to borrow and get into debt.
All courses are taught by college professors, and students earn college credits upon completion. Some students in the program have taken up to two years off their college education by participating.
Visit goarmy.com for more information about the options available through the military.
If you do end up having to borrow money, federal student loans are the cheapest option. Loans made directly to students often have the best interest rates, with the top rate being 6.8% for a Stafford loan. Federal loans for parents (PLUS loans) are also available, and carry a maximum interest rate of 8.5%.
Visit FAFSA's website to apply for a federal grant, scholarship, or student loan.
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Last Updated on June 4, 2019
Those interested in pursuing a career in the arts may find it easy to make the initial career move toward commercial and editorial work, whether working in photography or graphic design – but what about making a career transition back to fine art? For those in the creative fields that have worked on commercial projects and are ready to make the leap back to the art studio, we have compiled insights and advice from an artist who has made a successful career transition to the fine arts. Our conversation with New York-based artist Masahito Ono was built around these topics: how can creative entrepreneurs and thought leaders re-position themselves and/or return to their roots in the fine arts?
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Art Business Journal: Thank you for speaking with us, Masahito. You have previously worked in journalism and commercial/advertising fields before becoming a fine artist. How have those roles affected your approach to art-making, if at all?
Masahito Ono: Yes, being previously a news producer and a news cameraman is at the foundation of my art-making. Advertising, not so much. I made the decision to go back to graduate school.
Let me tell you a story of a young Masa...when I first went to cover an international conference in Tokyo, I think I was a 20 or 21–year Artwork in Masahito Ono's series, "After old intern. Suddenly, what is usually just seen on television was right Memory" (2015–ongoing) in front of me, and that took my breath away. That overwhelming feeling is still indescribable and I think people in the news industry would agree that it is a bit addictive.
At the time I was lucky enough to first receive training from a chief-cameraman who had been to war zones. I heard countless stories… and I remember feeling ignorant about the world. Unlike today where a journalist carries his or her small camera to record the happenings, it was the time when we worked in a pair as a journalist and a technician: as craftsmen.
The camera and tripod were still very heavy. I became probably the last generation to use all manual. I learned to use the camera as the extension of my arms, my eyes and my thoughts. To be behind a camera is to acknowledge that I am the mediator of what I witness and what I experience in time and space.
Then in 2011, Japan was hit by the earthquake and tsunami. That was when I realized that the news doesn't tell every story: I went back to Fukushima area after the disaster, thinking there is something I can do to tell more stories as an individual with skills in photography and video. And that made me question myself and about my own intention.
The only right thing to do was to feel powerless. Facing the dilemma of wanting to make something out of someone's tragedy and facing the tragedy head-on made me feel awful about my own action. I wanted to find a way to talk about tragedy and the victims without victimizing them again. That's how I started to think about the way to tell the stories through art and that's how my (career transition and my] first body of work, Unmeasurable Sole came into being. The main difference between news and art, to me, is whether there is poetry or no poetry.
Art Business Journal: What advice do you wish you had received when you making a career transition into becoming a fine artist?
Masahito Ono: It was helpful that my time in graduate school was my [career] transition period. Also, I consider myself to be lucky that I started [out as an artist] without much knowledge in art or the art world. One thing I realize today is that New York City alone has 55,000 working artists living here – can you believe that is the kind of number that we are competing with? When applying to some of the best opportunities here, we really have about maybe a 2% chance. So we must keep trying, and it is difficult.
Career Transition: Seeking Consistent Success
Art Business Journal: Your installations, films, and photographs deal with the natural world and environmental phenomenon. Can you explain how you approach the rhythms found in nature from the perspective of an artist and are you commenting on our relationship to nature with works in series Alone Together and en route?
Masahito Ono: I think more about what relationship I have with nature as an individual having mostly grown up in Japan where natural disasters are common occurrences. We grow up experiencing, with our own skin, its power, vastness, beauty, and horror. In short, it makes me understand how small I am and how small we are compared to nature. When I think about nature, I think about change. ("One thing certain about weather is that it changes" happens to be the very title of the neon artwork I am working on now.) When I think about change, I think about time, space and everything that is in it. Then that brings me to a conclusion that nothing is eternal and change is inevitable.
New York-based Artist and Photographer en route has two different works in the series: "Years within Years (I Love Masahito Ono You Always)" is a work I started producing in 2014. I take one photograph of the sun (visible or not visible depending on the day) every morning as I wake up. I then transfer the images to a canvas (a body) that represents the person whom I dedicated the work to. Then they stand at a height that reflects my age at the time of each production. This is what happens: they slowly get longer as the other person gets older and they slowly come closer to the floor as I make progress toward the disappearing. It is a work in which I am accepting change and the unpredictable nature of… our own lives.
Alone Together is less about change and more about the use of metaphoric representation of an idea. I'm comparing the two individuals with the Earth and the Moon. I made a new work recently, "Two Portraits, A Landscape" which is [another piece similar to this body of] work. In conclusion, I think my answer to your question would be yes. I am commenting on our relationship with nature. After all, are we not [a part of] nature ourselves?
Art Business Journal: You have won numerous awards for your artworks, including 2nd place, International Photographer of the Year (2015) and First Place in the Neutral Density Photography Awards (2015). How do you manage to continue to create critically acclaimed artwork?
Masahito Ono: I think it [may be that] fear drives me forward. I have received awards and the opportunities to show at an important international exhibition. Of course, I am happy when these things happen, but I am always overwhelmed by the new wave of fear thinking about what is to come after. It is not that difficult to achieve momentary success, but it is extremely difficult to keep achieving success consistently for many years. We see people come and go from the art world all the time. You have to keep appearing on the stage over and over again to be really remembered. I can only try my best.
Yet, there are days I just cannot give birth to anything. It could be a month. It could be a year. When that happens, I do not make anything, because I cannot make anything. Instead, I walk around, I talk to people, I research, I read, I listen and I watch a lot of things until I find something clicking inside me. I also prefer to surround myself more with things and people not related to art or art world. You never know where your next inspiration would be coming from.
Art Business Journal: What upcoming projects are you involved with? Where can we find your artwork in 2019/2020?
Masahito Ono: The new neon artwork I am producing now will be included in a group show at New York Live Arts opening this summer. I also work extensively as an exhibition designer for other artists, and I already know I will be quite busy traveling extensively 2019–2020 [as a result of this career transition]. I am hoping to complete at least one of the two major works that have been taking a few to finish.
I also find great pleasure in teaching younger generations, and that's something I'd like to put more effort into in the coming years. Just like how I was helped by people around me to become who I am today.
Have you sought through a career transition to find a new role as a fine artist? Have any insights on how someone can prepare to enter the art world as a fine artist after working in an adjacent creative field? Share your advice on making a successful career transition to being a fine artist in the comments below.
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Three people were injured in an Illinois car accident that occurred on Monday night on Illinois 47 near Armstrong Street. According to the Morris Daily Herald, a woman had pulled over to the side of the highway because she was experiencing engine trouble and then her car was struck by another vehicle from behind while she was stopped on the shoulder of the highway. The original car was stopped in the right hand lane and the driver was trying to call for help on her cell phone when the car accident occurred.
The driver of the other car that struck the stopped vehicle stated that she had glanced down to check her speed at the time of the accident, causing her not to see the stopped car in time to avoid the car accident. The driver that struck the stopped car was ticketed with failure to reduce speed in order to avoid an accident. Both of the drivers, as well as a passenger from one of the cars, were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their minor personal injuries.
The two-car accident resulted in the vehicles blocking the roadway and led to a lot of traffic on Illinois 47 following the car accident. Our Chicago car accident attorneys remind drivers how important it is to maintain a safe speed at all times, because it can often be very difficult to stop your car in time to avoid an accident if you are driving too fast. Please always obey the posted speed limits because they are determined to be the safest maximum speed to drive in that given area. Even if you feel that it is safer to go faster or okay to speed because there are no other vehicles around, remember that it will be very hard to stop your car in time if you need to.
There are also many times and many weather and road conditions that call for driving at a much slower speed than the speed limit, so always make sure to drive at speeds appropriate for the given conditions. Also, remember that even if you try to stop your car in time to avoid an accident, if you are unable to because you were speeding at the time of the accident you will likely receive a ticket for failing to reduce speed in order to avoid an accident. So for your own safety and the safety of others on the road please obey the speed limits at all times!


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The SHT1x digital humidity sensor is a reflow solderable sensor. The SHT1x series consists of a low-cost version with the SHT10 humidity sensor, a standard version with the SHT11 humidity sensor, and a high-end version with the SHT15 humidity sensor. As with every other Sensirion sensor type from the SHTxx humidity sensor family, they are fully calibrated and provide a digital output.
The humidity sensors are seamlessly coupled to a 14-bit-analog-to-digital converter and a serial interface circuit. This results in superior signal quality, a fast response time, and insensitivity to external disturbances (EMC).
One thing to note is that these sensors have been effectively replaced by others in sensirion's range such as the SHT31 but they still work and have good performance for hobbyists
You need to install the library from – https://github.com/practicalarduino/SHT1x
This is the built in example
#include <SHT1x.h>
// Specify data and clock connections and instantiate SHT1x object
#define dataPin 10
#define clockPin 11
SHT1x sht1x(dataPin, clockPin);
void setup()
Serial.begin(38400); // Open serial connection to report values to host
Serial.println("Starting up");
void loop()
float temp_c;
float temp_f;
float humidity;
// Read values from the sensor
temp_c = sht1x.readTemperatureC();
temp_f = sht1x.readTemperatureF();
humidity = sht1x.readHumidity();
// Print the values to the serial port
Serial.print("Temperature: ");
Serial.print(temp_c, DEC);
Serial.print("C / ");
Serial.print(temp_f, DEC);
Serial.print("F. Humidity: ");
Open the serial monitor , all going well you should see something like this
Starting up
Temperature: 21.9199981689C / 71.5639953613F. Humidity: 47.88%
Temperature: 21.9499969482C / 71.5999984741F. Humidity: 47.88%
Temperature: 21.9499969482C / 71.5819931030F. Humidity: 47.85%
SHT11 Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor,Single bus output temperature and humidity module


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Monday, 27 June 2011
Mum is sewing morning...
The quilt should have arrived in Wagga today with Kim, so Mum will be able to pick it up tomorrow to do the piping. I couldn't, for the life of me, find another box like the one we gave Kate hers in, but the quilting lady had it in the right sized bag, so maybe we can just top it off with a fancy ribbon?
In the meantime Mum's been keeping busy with the message patch, which is now ready to go on the back.
Looks like we'll now all be at the wedding too, which is fantastic, so everyone can be there to give them the quilt. Actually I guess we should think about when we're going to do that too. Any ideas? Dinner the night before? On the day? Or brunch on Sunday? I'm not entirely sure when everyone is coming and going, so let me know what you think.
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- Anonymous30 June 2011 at 17:30
I bought a box that fits the quilt so we're OK there. I think that Friday night would be the right time as everyone will be together for dinner at The Bodi Tree. So.....I'd better get on with the sewing. MeriReplyDelete
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- Stacey6 July 2011 at 09:26
Go Meri. As for actual handing over - I vote for the brunch :) Can't wait to see you all (and the final product)!ReplyDelete
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What Tokyo Can Teach Us About Designing a City for Mental Health
The Tokyo-based psychiatrist Layla McCay says that, though the prevalence of mental illness in Japan is comparable to other countries, people don't talk about it much. "There can be more of a stigma associated with it than in the West," she says. Only one in five people in Japan with mental illness seek help while, in the United States, that figure is at least one in two.
Though the Japanese may not discuss mental health as Westerners do, they are still concerned about it. "Urban policymakers in Japan often talk about the problem of stress and how to alleviate it," McCay says. One example, karoshi, or "death from overwork," often by stroke, heart attack, or suicide, is associated with high levels of stress. (Japan's suicide rate is the fifth-highest in the world.) And hikkikomoriare young people who withdraw from society and do not leave their homes for six months or more—a condition often triggered by high anxiety in response to pressure to succeed in school or work.
The Center for Urban Design and Mental Health, which McCay founded in 2015, recommends that cities incorporate four main themes into urban design to support mental health: green spaces, active spaces, social spaces, and safe spaces. For the past year, McCay has been conducting research on how Tokyo's design fares.
McCay interviewed Tokyo-based public-health specialists, academics, mental-health specialists, urban planners, developers, and architects, and published the results of her findings in the center's journal this month. She found a number of elements that promote mental health in the Asian megacity that metropolises across the globe might consider imitating.
Japanese government officials and planners tend to approach urban design with a view toward improving physical health rather than mental well-being, McCay says. But, she says, through this work, as well as a concern about stress, they are nevertheless creating public spaces, such as parks and walkable areas, that also shore up residents' emotional well-being. "Thanks to their focus on greenery, walkability, and beauty, many of the spaces designed to help improve physical health exert similarly positive effects for mental-health problems like anxiety and depression," she says.
One such initiative involves empowering citizens to create small green spaces all over the city. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government offers workshops that teach residents how to create green rooftops, wall surfaces, railroad areas, and parking lots, and offers tax incentives for such efforts. In addition, the 2003 Ordinance on the Promotion of Stylish Townscape Creation established a program in which Tokyo residents work with professional designers to plant and tend to greenery next to their property, spurring many to line the roads outside their homes with potted plants. "On these side streets," says McCay, "it can feel like you're walking through a park."
In addition, these small roads have little traffic, which allows for a profusion of such greenery—and for pedestrians to dominate. McCay notes that Tokyo has managed to keep its cars and buses mostly to its main streets, so that just a block or two off the principal thoroughfares are tranquil, leafy areas conducive to walking, running errands in small shops, and social interaction. The layout is similar to Barcelona's superblocks, but emerged more organically, largely as a result of the ubiquity and efficiency of Tokyo's public transport, which is also mainly accessible via the busiest roads. Residents walk to and from bus and subway stops and eschew cars; the city's automobile ownership rate is only 0.46 per household—similar to New York City.
The Japanese government also encourages its urban residents to partake in shinrin yoku, which literally means "taking in the forest atmosphere." According to the report, this practice is "an opportunity for city dwellers to spend leisurely time in the forest without any distractions." Tokyo has five official shinrin yoku trails west of the city that are easily accessible by train. Some companies include visits to them in their employee health plan.
McCay also found room for improvement. As Tokyo's denizens spend a lot of time inside—in offices, but also shopping malls—the report encourages efforts to bring more greenery and light to these spaces. "Interviewees spoke about the need to maintain office workers' circadian rhythms through exposure to light," McCay says. "These questions are increasingly being posed in Tokyo as workplace stress is often in the news."
McCay's center is now looking into other cities' track records, and the next will be Hong Kong. The center is also driving similar research for cities including Wroclaw, Poland; Montreal; and Morristown, New Jersey, and invites other researchers to contribute studies of their own cities.
"This is the first step in a process in which cities around the world learn from each other about urban design and mental health," McCay says. "Even if societies think differently about mental health, the challenges are the same and the people are the same. We can all teach each other."
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Good husbandry is very important for the health and well-being of your pets. With the days drawing out and spring upon us, it's worth carrying out some simple spring cleaning for them.
Most dog and cat beds can be washed in your washing machine but always read the label first. Before you wash it, give the bed a vacuum to remove any excess hair and dirt. It's best to use a non-fragranced, non-biological detergent and add a cup of baking soda to the wash which will help to neutralise odours. Pet rugs and blankets can be cleaned in the same way – again, always check the label.
You should clean the home of your small furry pets, such as a hamster or rabbit, on a weekly basis. Firstly remove all uneaten food and bedding, then wash bowls and water drinkers in warm water. Don't use household cleaning products on the cage however you can use vinegar to neutralise the odour and remove any urine deposits. Whilst you're cleaning the cage, take the opportunity to check any wire and fittings, such as hinges, bolts and making any necessary repairs.
Collect all your pet's toys and check that they are still fit for purpose. Throw out any that are past saving and wash the remainder in hot water. If you have a washing machine, run on a quick cycle without detergent. Take the opportunity to also check pet collars and harnesses in case these need repairing or replacing.
Once you've cleaned your pets bedding and other items, don't forget to give your pet a bath. While there is still a nip in the air, make sure that they are kept warm and cosy after their bath so they don't catch a chill. If you are not able to bath your pet yourself, there are many reputable dog groomers that can do this for you. Visit the Pet Care Trade Association (www.petcare.org.uk) to find a registered groomer in your area.
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"We know exactly what is happening with the Iranian nuclear program. Iran thinks it can achieve nuclear weapons. I reiterate: Israel will not allow Iran to achieve nuclear weapons," Netanyahu said in a video statement.
"I also call on all Western countries to impose snapback sanctions at the UN now," Netanyahu added, after France, Britain and Germany triggered the dispute mechanism in their nuclear deal with Iran.
The 2015 deal's dispute mechanism can ultimately lead to a "snapback" - the reimposition of sanctions under previous U.N. resolutions.
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The County of Hawai'i (County) has rescinded its February 16, 2017 Notice of Termination to Hawaiian Earth Recycling, LLC (HER).
Mr. Clyde Kaneshiro, HER's local principal, together with HER representatives, in cooperation with the Mayor's Office and County representatives, have reached an agreement in principle, addressing the pricing and operational concerns of the County.
All parties have agreed that the composting facility will not be located in the Pana'ewa area. HER and the County will cooperate in locating and selecting the new site for the future composting facility.
The County is pleased with Mr. Kaneshiro's fair offer to freeze cost factors related to compost production until the completion of the future composting facility. The County predicts that the facility will be completed within three years. This will result in an estimated savings of over $1.5 million dollars for the County while a new location is selected.
The agreement ensures HER's continuation of the current mulching and enhanced mulching operations, which has always been good and satisfactory.
This agreement would not have been possible without the fairness and cooperation extended by Mr. Kaneshiro and HER representatives.


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Ramenskoye [wiki] is a town southeast of Moscow in Russia. The town has these very neat painted residential buildings! Link - Thanks Allen!
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Oh, I should add the cover art of the issue I referenced was a portrait of the mayor in the same style (and color pallete!) of the buildings.
There was a cover story in the New Yorker in the summer of 05 about the mayor of the town, whose idea this was. It made very interesting reading.
This is fantastic. I went to Zagreb in 2000, and it was horrible. I couldn't even stay a day when I saw all the dull gray of the giant apartment blocks.
Awesome art!


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This vegetarian instant pot gumbo recipe is quick and easy to make. A wholesome vegan dinner that feeds a crowd. Rich in plant based protein, with the addition lentils, this gumbo is grain free, filling, and nourishing!
Hello friends. We're continuing with more cozy soups and stews today! Bring on a house filled with the aroma of something delicious cooking on the stove! Or in this case, Instant Pot Gumbo with lentils. In case you need ideas, I listed 10 of my favorite healthy Fall soups here.
I will confess, I really did not know what cozy felt like until I moved to Utah. You see, Texas fall weather is usually in the 70s. The definition of "Texas cozy" is usually comfortable shorts weather. When we moved to Utah, cozy took on a whole new meaning. The air turned brisk and the nights were much colder. My husband and I found ourselves craving some sort of chili or spicy stew every night.
Which brings me to my next point, referring to nurturing. Enjoying the seasons best food in a healthier way. Nurturing mind, body, and soul. This Instant Pot Gumbo with lentils will do just that! It's made quick, healthy, and grain free.
How do you Make Instant Pot Gumbo?
I never knew how much I could love a gumbo (or any stew for that matter) until I made a recipe with lentils, and in the instant pot! It took all of 15 minutes and is packed full of hearty flavor and nutrition. It's like MAGIC!
For this instant pot gumbo, we're replacing classic gumbo ingredient (rice) with lentils. Both take about 10 to 12 minutes to cook in the pressure cooker/instant pot.
Other than that, all you need!
- Sauté oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery for 5' minutes on sauté setting, until softened and fragrant.
- Add spices and mix again for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients (minus salt and pepper). Mix together.
- Place lid on pressure cooker then place setting on pressure cook high for 12 minutes. Natural release works best to make sure lentils are fully cooked.
That's about it! But then there's an option THICKEN the gumbo. More on that below.
How do you thicken Gumbo?
One way to thicken a stew or soup is with a roux or slurry. This mixture can be added at the beginning or end of cooking, just depends on the flour/starch you use. For this instant pot gumbo, I recommend a slurry (see bottom of post here) to be added once the gumbo has been cooked and is warming in the instant pot (or stove top).
More keto, gluten free, and grain free roux recipes here!
Don't worry, there's a speedy stovetop lentil gumbo option as well.
How do you Make Instant Pot Gumbo Vegetarian and Grain Free?
Simple! The key ingredient, of course, is lentils. Also known as pulses. Pulses are part of the legume family! But the term "pulse" refers only to the dried seed portion of the legume.
Pulses are also very high in plant-based protein, fiber, plant based Iron, and folate! Just to name a few.
They are highly versatile when it comes to adding in more nutrients and dense texture to dishes! Plus, they are super affordable. You definitely get more bang for your buck.
Let's take this lentil gumbo for example. I could have gone the traditional route and added in a meat, fish, and/or grain for protein and carbohydrate balance. But as you can see, I didn't. Instead, this snappy Instant Pot Gumbo is packed with lentils spices, and vegetables! Still rich in protein, iron, B vitamins, and fiber! And bonus, it's budget friendly!
Which makes this lentil gumbo suitable and satiating for hungry families, carnivores and vegetarians alike! My one pot Lentil Jambalaya is another family favorite. I guess you could say we have a thing for adding lentils to cajun food, right? Haha.
Instant Pot Lentil Gumbo {Vegan}
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
This vegan lentil gumbo recipe is wholesome, savory, and filling. A quick vegetarian gumbo that's budget friendly and full of flavor.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic or 2 cloves
- 1 red bell Pepper (1 c chopped)
- 1.5 c chopped onion
- 2 celery ribs (1 cup chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1/2 to 1 tsp Cajun mix spice (the more the spicier)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 c lentils
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh or frozen chopped okra
- 1 can salt free diced tomatoes (13 ounces)- slightly drained
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 c tomato sauce- salt free if possible
- 1 c cauliflower – riced or finely chopped, OPTIONAL
- Kosher Salt or sea salt and pepper to taste
- sliced jalapeño and fresh cilantro to garnish
- Optional slurry to thicken- 1 -2 tbsp water mixed with equal parts arrowroot or tapioca starch.
- For stove top option: 2 to 3 tbsp gluten free flour or starch, OPTIONAL
- Sauté oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery for 5'minutes on sauté setting, until softened and fragrant.
- Add spices and mix again for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients (minus salt and pepper). Mix together.
- Place lid on pressure cooker then place setting on pressure cook high for 12 minutes. Natural release works best to make sure lentils are fully cooked, but if you're in a bind, then cover vent with cloth and press quick release.
- After cooking. Add 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt to taste. Black Pepper to taste
- Stir in a slurry (if you desire to thicken it) and keep on warm for another 10 minutes until gumbo has thicken. Slurry is optional.
- Important: Don't add extra salt to lentil gumbo while pressure cooking because it can ruin texture of lentils.
- Once ready to serve into bowls, garnish with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Since the cauliflower rice is added to the instant pot, you don't need to serve this over rice. See notes for other options.
For this instant pot lentil gumbo version, I did not add a roux, but feel free to do so. Just make the roux in another pot first before adding it to instant pot.
See notes For Quick Stove Top Directions
For Stove Top Directions:
1. Heat a dutch pan over medium heat. Add the oil and gluten free starch or flour. Stir or whisk together until a roux is formed. Around 10 minutes to 15 minutes. Be sure not to let it burn. It should turn a light brown caramel color.
2. Next add your onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about another 5 minutes, whisking frequently. Add the remaining ingredients, minus the tomato sauce and salt/pepper.
3. Bring to a quick boil then reduce to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
4. Add your tomato sauce the Last 5 minutes of cooking, stir together and keep warm. Season with kosher/salt and pepper to taste. Adding too much salt to lentils while cooking can ruin texture, so adjust salt content after cooked.
5. Serve into bowls and garnish with jalapeño and cilantro. *Optional* Since the cauliflower rice is added to the pot to thicken, you don't need to serve this over rice, but you can and it's just as tasty! Or serve over additional cauliflower rice (cooked) to keep it light.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: main
- Method: instant pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: .05g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
Keywords: instant pot, gumbo, lentils, gluten free, vegan, dairy free
Bonus Nerdy nutrition fact about lentils :
Did you know that Lentils are one of the most alkaline plant protein sources? Which is important for balancing the body's pH level!
What's your favorite vegetarian instant pot soup or stew? Do you add dish to add lentils to everything too?
But wait, there's more! This recipe is part of our 10 BEST OF FOOD ALLERGY FRIENDLY LUNCH BOX IDEAS.
Head on over to the page to check out more recipes!
This Instant Pot Gumbo recipe was sponsored (in 2017) by my friends over at USA Pulses and Pulse Canada. I've updated the content and recipe since then. Thank you!
This recipe is part of our 10 Healthy Soups, Chili and Stew Instant Pot / Slow Cooker Recipes collection. Check it out!


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The Southern Baptist Convention is in an uproar over allegations of blatant misogyny, its long-standing failure to denounce domestic violence, and accusations of rape and cover-up on a seminary campus.
The current turmoil is around Paige Patterson, architect of the fundamentalist takeover of the SBC from the late '70s through the '90s. It has recently come to light that Patterson knowingly sent women back to abusive husbands. As these and other past remarks came to the surface, thousands of Southern Baptists women signed a petition for Patterson to be removed as the keynote speaker at the upcoming national convention. (For what little it's worth, Patterson issued a statement half-heartedly apologizing for any offense.) All of this before it came to light that Patterson punished a rape survivor while taking no action against her attacker.
The past month culminated in Patterson's removal as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (He will still receive housing, a salary, and a job as "Theologian-in-Residence" because the seminary trustees refuse to take these accusations seriously.)
All of this has led Albert Mohler, the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, to issue a statement on sexual assault and the SBC's many failings.
What is it about pastors like Mohler that make them so arrogant even when apologizing?
Mohler writes:
When people said that evangelicals had a similar crisis coming, it didn't seem plausible—even to me. I have been president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for 25 years. I did not see this coming.
And yet he is the same man who has mocked abuse survivors who spoke out against Sovereign Grace Ministries and repeatedly defended CJ Mahaney.
The allegations of abuse in Southern Baptist and "neo-Reformed" circles are open secrets. The allegations against SGM have gone on for years, and yet Mohler provided cover. Patterson spoke openly and frequently, and Mohler was silent.
Albert Mohler is a co-conspirator in the active attempt to silence survivors and to spread the pernicious lie that women are objects.
He admits that he was wrong only to double down on the very doctrine that has led to so much strife, that has sheltered abusers, that has led to broken hearts, broken bodies, broken spirits.
Let me be very clear about this: complementarianism, the doctrine that women are inferior to men and should be subservient, is a perversion of Scripture, a lie from the pits of hell. And it lies at the very heart of the SBC's many, many failings. Complementarianism systematically tells abusers that women are people of lesser worth. It systematically tells women that their voices don't matter.
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
If you are the survivor of sexual abuse and need support, call 1-800-656-HOPE. If you or someone you know is fleeing from domestic violence, call 1-800-799-7233.
For more information on abuse in the Church, consult Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE).


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Great Society Podcast
Great Society is a podcast hosted by Constance Dykhuizen who connects with social impact founders and leaders. Sitting down to ask inspiring questions about how change occurs and what actionable steps are needed to begin that foot print. It was only fitting that our very own Zane & Amal Wilemon were asked to be apart of their latest episode.
In this 30 minute episode, Constance chats with Zane about the beginnings of Ubuntu Life and how he has successfully changed from a traditional non-profit to a social enterprise. Find out what advice Zane offers to those looking to get into the non-profit world! And remember, no matter your profession, being a good listener will be your key to success.
Joining them is Zane's wife, Amal Wilemon, who discusses her transition to joining Ubuntu Life after years in the fashion industry & her favorite moments with the Maker Mums.
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I could feel your enthusiam and love for your kenyan family, through out the interview.
Congratulations for all the hard work of setting up this awesome group Ubuntu.


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Who Can Lead Braves Through Winter of Discontent?
As the Atlanta Braves remain in a holding pattern, the search continues for leadership that can somehow steer this once-revered franchise back in the right direction.
The club is facing industry-wide scrutiny after Major League Baseball launched an investigation into rules infractions in the international market as well as into alleged illicit draft dealings. To make matters worse, they've even run afoul of agents. Simply put, the Braves' brain trust is beset by criticism.
Now the front office will receive a reboot for the second time in three years, something no one thought was possible when the team broke camp in the spring and opened up its brand new ballpark in April. The move to SunTrust Park was supposed to signal a new chapter in Braves baseball. This is hardly what they had mind.
Atlanta has long been a franchise that prided itself on setting industry standards, not skirting industry rules. The Braves certainly did not expect to find themselves in this position.
Yet here they are and with more palace intrigue than ever. It's a full-scale scandal.
The team is now in desperate need of stability and leadership, two things it had not been lacking in decades prior. However, recent years tell a different story. No one in the current regime will be able to explain away this sordid state of affairs. The Braves are facing major discipline from the league. Internally, infighting and factions are not a recipe for success.
Names of potential general manager candidates are already circulating on the rumor mill. Some of these executives have ties to the Braves, while others could offer a fresh, outside-the-organization perspective that may be just what this club needs. They may need to completely restructure. There's a growing sentiment that is Atlanta's only recourse.
Yes, I'm talking about a culture change.
The club has definitely forfeited the ability to use "The Braves Way" as a rallying cry. There's little to no good will left in that amorphous term which was invoked when Frank Wren's tenure as general manager came to an end. Longtime team executive John Schuerholz was elected to the Hall of Fame last year, but before he stood on the dais at Cooperstown this summer to accept baseball's highest honor, he sat at another in the auxiliary clubhouse at Turner Field in late 2014 pledging to redirect his club's efforts to return to its former glory by going back to "The Braves Way."
A proclamation won't do here. In truth, the message may not have resonated three years ago.
It's not the 90s anymore. That's something I actually heard a handful of times in spring training. It seemed somewhat innocuous at the time. After all, why should any current player be concerned with yesteryear on a daily basis? While some members of the front office and field staff have ties to the club's golden years, Atlanta is now 16 years removed from its last playoff series win. That's a longer stretch than the Braves' streak of 14 consecutive division titles, the oft-cited result of doing things "The Braves Way."
Many I've spoken to around the club struggle to define what exactly "The Braves Way" is. Sure, the renewed emphasis on player development created the talent pipeline that the club so desperately wanted. In relatively short order the minor league system was built into one of the best in the game, though some questions are being raised as to the methods of that madness.
Suffice it to say, no slogan will solve their problems. This is not about "The Braves Way."
Nostalgia is not the cure.
How did the Braves get here?
Much of the criticism is warranted. Some of it even comes from within. Some more scurrilous remarks are the residual effect of ousting the last general manager. Regardless, public outcry seems to form a united front which is demanding a full accounting for the actions or inaction that allowed the club to become embroiled in controversy. Are we to believe it was solely general manager John Coppolella's doing? How could others in the chain of command be completely in the dark here?
The questions are many. The answers are few.
In late August, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required and recommended) was first to report there was an ongoing "battle for the soul of the franchise." Initial reaction was one of surprise, followed by confusion and ending with acceptance that things were not as they appeared to be. That report was glossed over as "disappointing" by at least one Braves official, but it spurred curiosity as corroborating evidence began to surface in the weeks that followed.
There were definitely cracks, but it appeared to be business as usual when the Braves hired two new executives to join the front office contingent in September. A mere three weeks later, Coppolella and top advisor Gordon Blakeley resigned amid allegations of impropriety regarding the team's international spending. The Braves are withholding comment until the investigation is concluded.
The league continues its probe into a host of alleged infractions, both foreign and domestic, according to a highly detailed account from Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. It painted a less than flattering picture of Coppolella's leadership style, the splintered nature of Atlanta's front office and the growing displeasure of executives around the league.
Next to the plate was Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, who presented the possibility that top ranking team officials and longtime friends John Schuerholz and John Hart were at odds. Schuerholz handed control of baseball operations to Hart and Coppolella three years ago, but has remained an ever-present figure in the Atlanta front office to help with the efforts of procuring two new ballparks among other things.
That rift may have been rectified according to a follow-up from Heyman, and while both Schuerholz and Hart downplayed the initial report to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, there are too many questions and not enough answers coming from the executive wing at SunTrust Park. The future of Hart is just another one.
Atlanta's front office is under siege. More departures are expected when the league concludes its investigation and delivers what could be a wide range of sanctions. Several front office executives have been interviewed as baseball attempts to gauge who knew what, when and to what extent about the potential international spending infractions, draft improprieties and other acts that have been brought into question.
Rosenthal added that Major League Baseball investigators have yet to speak with Hart about his potential role in all of this, but the Braves are expected to face "unprecedented" discipline for their violations when all is said and done. The punishment could include a large fine, forfeiture of prospects and serious limitations on Atlanta's international spending. Whether or not Hart had firsthand knowledge or is implicated in a larger plot to bend the rules, he could still face ramifications according to the latest report from Rosenthal.
Where do we go from here?
It's hard to expect much clarity on this front office shakeup before MLB wraps up its investigation, delivers its findings and hands out its discipline. Whoever inherits the job of taking control in Atlanta will be tasked with restoring order. There's no shortage of fires to put out. This will be a completely different type of rebuild. It's a three-pronged effort that will require rebuilding the faith of the fans, rebuilding relations with the rest of the league and rebuilding the good name of the franchise – all simultaneously.
While the Braves are a damaged brand, the general manager post is still a coveted position. If the club decides to completely restructure its front office and install a new president of baseball operations, the opportunity to spearhead this effort could appeal to Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore, who began his career with the Braves before taking his current post with the Royals just over a decade ago. It stands to reason that Moore would be in line to replace Hart as president of baseball operations rather than report to him as general manager. A lateral move is highly unlikely to lure Moore, a Wichita native, away from a franchise he loves.
Hart's contract with the club expires at the end of the year, but if he returns then it seems he would be the one to make the call on front office hires. That includes a new general manager. Hart's wish list includes Nationals assistant GM Doug Harris and former Marlins GM turned Nationals special assistant Dan Jennings. Former Red Sox GM and current Blue Jays VP Ben Cherington would also be a potential fit for the Atlanta vacancy.
Moore would curry good favor within the industry and a sizeable segment of the fanbase. Some of the other names previously listed would be capable hires, but Atlanta likely needs more to undo some of the damage done by this scandal. It would stand to reason that a good-will ambassador of sorts would go a long way.
Though speculative, Braves legend Tom Glavine is uniquely qualified. He is easily identifiable with the club. The Hall of Famer carries a legacy of on-field success, is thoughtful and well-spoken and also has experience gleaned from his role with the players union. While the 1994 labor dispute may have drawn the ire of fans, Glavine took on a responsibility that thrust him to the forefront at a contentious time and handled himself with aplomb. More importantly, he understands the value of relationships and engenders respect. Those two things would go a long way as Atlanta attempts to put its house in order. There is at least some indication that he could consider a role with the club. Mark Bowman of MLB.com recently posited about the potential fit as well.
Glavine's recent involvement in a bid to purchase the Marlins should serve as further indication that he has contemplated stepping into an executive role in some capacity. This does not mean Glavine is necessarily the prime candidate to become the next general manager of the Braves. That would be yet another unexpected development. However, his mere presence among the team's higher ups could provide a calming influence. Glavine's perspective, built from three decades in the game, would be a tremendous asset at a critical time as well.
As the Braves await their fate, big decisions loom. They need a leader who can help them navigate the troubled waters while carefully restoring faith in the franchise. The revamped front office will be tasked with an incredible undertaking. Only once MLB commissioner Rob Manfred hands down the punishment can Atlanta effectively begin to shape its future.
Grant McAuley covers the Braves and MLB for 92-9 The Game. You can subscribe to the "Around The Big Leagues" podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher. Follow Grant on Twitter.
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DAEZLE Daezle and the Tweaker's Den
A Ditty in Blackberry and Vanilla. Next week's essay: Meaning is Inferior to Meaninglessness.
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Since joining WordPress three months ago, I have noticed a fascinating trend regarding artists and their lack of confidence. In fact, I began compiling a list of apologies that I have found on posts here and there.
1. A new drawing, but I'm not satisfied with the result. I did too many mistakes on this one. But I'll say myself finished and move on to my next project
2. Honestly, I was kind of lacking inspiration for today's photo
3. Not very good just hope you like it and please don't laugh.
4. …not so good though, but still work in progress.
5. Bear in mind, we are rigorously timed and there are all kinds of visual distractions when you're trying to concentrate
6. I messed it up! Oh well, posting it anyways.
Listen, if you're going to post it, believe in it. Let's be honest: you are posting it because you are actually proud of it. You want the praise, so you post. But this exposes you to possible criticism, so you hedge your bet and provide a disclaimer, an apology. Problem solved—you can get some praise and avoid the criticism. But here's the real problem— if you don't believe it, no one else will.
Did Mr. Hirst shrink in his apartment and say, "oh boy, people have been putting fish in tanks for centuries."? No, he said, "Check this out, morons, it's the biggest damn thing you've ever seen outside the Natural History Museum, so pay up!"
Did Bob Dylan go on stage apologizing for his crappy singing voice? No way! He had something to say!
Did Kurt Cobain start each concert like this,"Hey guys, I only know a couple of chords, but I just wanted to show you what I was kind of working on, when I can squeeze it in. Keep in mind, most of this still needs some work."
Heck no, you go out there like Rothko and Pollock and believe in it!
Most likely, you can write better than Thomas Wolfe, draw better than Grandma Moses or Basquiat or Banksy, and sing better than Bob Dylan. So keep working and own it.
One more thing…. If you take this to the limit, you will find that in every argument, art always wins. Critics can bash it, ignorami can hate it, but in the end the art just stands there, showing everyone a mirror of themselves. Art's just art, but people will have to live with the way they acted around it.
DAEZLE Abstract 2014 #4!
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