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Don't be the Battleship
A battleship had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. As night fell, the captain noticed the patchy fog and decided to remain on the bridge.
Shortly after dark, the lookout on the wing of the bridge reported, "Light bearing on the starboard bow". "Is it steady or moving astern", asked the captain? The lookout replied, "Steady, captain," which meant the battleship was on a collision course with the other ship.
The captain called to the signalman, "Signal that ship: You are on a collision course. Advise you alter course 20 degrees." Back came the answering signal, "Advisable…YOU change course 20 degrees."
The captain said, "Send another message: "I am a senior captain. Change course 20 degrees." "I am a seaman second class," came the reply, "Change your course at once."
The officer was furious. He spat out, "We are a battleship. Change YOUR course 20 degrees." Back came the flashing response: "I am a lighthouse."
As a boss…or a manager…a parent…or a spouse, have you ever been the battleship? The better question might be, "how many times this week have you collided with reality…when you were sure you were right and that you knew everything there was to know! You immediately jumped in and began coaching or correcting, only to find that you were woefully uninformed and on a collision course with disaster!
Habit 5 of Dr. Stephen R. Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" is "Seek first to understand, then to be understood". Unfortunately, this habit doesn't come naturally – most good habits don't! As human beings, we often don't see the world as it is, but as we are. We act as if it's all about us, that the world revolves around us until a startling encounter with a "lighthouse" shakes us to the realization that we're not bigger than the realities and natural laws of life.
Some examples of the "lighthouse" include: The free-will of others, circumstances beyond our view, limited resources, others' perceptions and attitudes, natural laws of human behavior, and universal principles…principles that can't be broken. As Dr. Covey said, "we cannot break a principle, we cannot break a natural law; we can only break ourselves upon them."
None of us are bigger than life, and so we cannot just will the world to bend to our whim and accommodate our "reality".
Truly successful leaders seek first to understand, and allow that understanding to light the way to safer waters and effective relationships.
Lead on…
"Leadership Begins with a "W"
Many managers became managers suddenly and unintentionally. And while it's gratifying to be tapped out as "the guy" (or gal) best suited to take over the reigns of leadership when there's a void, it can also be intimidating, especially when one doesn't feel prepared! After all, how many managers of teams took the "management class" before they were handed the keys? Relatively few, so it's natural for newly appointed managers to do the natural thing – to emulate their managers…who mimicked their managers…and so on! The problem is that this "legacy" of managing as it's always been done, often finds its roots in the industrial age. For eons the accepted definition of management was "getting people to do what you want them to do". That's it! In the "old days" The typical worker didn't have many choices and mobility and communications were restricted, so managers could get away with industrial age management techniques – those of directing, threatening, correcting, and controlling.
However, times have changed and so has the world. Today there are more choices: where to work, what to do, how to do it…the possibilities are endless. Add to that an entirely new and different generation of workers. Today, old management attitudes, such as "my way or the highway" just don't fly! People have more choices, they're more connected, better informed, and they expect to be respected, want to participate and to matter.
As a result, instead of "management" the focus has shifted to "leadership", the definition of which is related to, yet vastly different from the definition of "management". While management was getting others to do what you want them to do, Leadership is different. As Dwight D. Eisenhower said, "Leadership is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do…because they WANT to do it"!
THIS is one of the most valuable lessons a new manager can learn. Unless people WANT to do the work they will not fully engage in the work. It's a matter of free will (another important "w"). And here's the second most valuable lesson: Until your employees have a vision and understanding of WHY they're doing the work – how it helps – how it makes a difference – how it effects the customer, the team, and the organization, they won't truly WANT to do it. Yes, without these you might get temporary compliance…when you're present, but as soon as you're not, free will takes over and you lose their hands…unless you've won their hearts (WANT). The minute a manager thinks, "no one needs to know the plan, the details, or the results but me" he's already lost!
To truly win the hearts and hands of any organization's most flexible and valuable resource, the human resource, the effective leader begins with the WHY (the vision). This inspires the WANT (the heart), thereby engaging the will and hands of the team! There is no other sustainable way!
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Feminist Campus' Vote Feminist campaign is the nation's only student-led voter education, registration, and mobilization initiative aimed at increasing young women's voter participation. We have so much at stake at the polls – we are underrepresented at all levels of government, including campus student governments, and the policies we vote on will affect us and women around the world.
Most states' voter registration deadlines for primary and general elections are a month before the scheduled election. Check out Rock the Vote for updates and answers to any of your voting questions.
Why Our Vote Counts
The mobilization of progressive students has the potential to change the political landscape across the nation. In Virginia – a state once plagued by anti-abortion TRAP laws – the 2014 Attorney General's race was decided by only eleven votes. As a result, the AG worked with the Governor to prevent the closure of numerous health clinics, thus protecting access to abortion.
Participating and voting in every election – federal, state, county and municipal – is incredibly important. Typically in off-year non-presidential elections, voter turnout is significantly lower. That means those elections are determined by much smaller margins of votes and your participation is even more impactful!
When women increase turnout, our voices become even more powerful. There are 49 million eligible young voters, outnumbering 45 million eligible seniors, 65+. Though young voters comprise of 21% of the eligible voting population in America, turnout has been consistently low. Among women, 18-24-year olds vote less than any other age group. But when we turnout to vote, we influence results!
Women are Underrepresented
Women make up only 23% of the Senate and 19.3% (or 84 members) of the House of Representatives. While women are more than half of the US population, only 20% (107 members) of Congress is made of women. Of state legislatures, women make up only 24.5%. The numbers are clear: there's still lot of work needed to increase women's representation, both in Congress and at the state and local levels.
The Gender Gap
Increasing voter participation among young women has the power to transform politics. The measurable difference in the way women and men view issues and vote on those issues is called the gender gap. Since 1980, this often-significant gap in voting patterns has frequently determined the outcome of elections. When examined by class and race, the gender gap disparities become even more pronounced. Black and Latina women, as well as single women, make up the majority of women of the gender gap. For the past nearly forty years, gender gaps have been decisive in numerous congressional and gubernatorial races.
The Higher Education Act of 1965
Colleges and universities have an obligation under federal law to make voter registration and voting available to all students. The federal Higher Education Act of 1965 includes a requirement for all higher education institutions to make a "good faith effort" to provide voter registration forms for all enrolled students. This is a mandate that most colleges and universities don't live up to. As students you have the right and power to educate your administrators on the existence of the provision and hold them accountable for implementing it!
The institution…will make a good faith effort to distribute a mail voter registration from, requested and received from the State, to each student enrolled in a degree or certificate program and physically in attendance at the institution, and to make such forms widely available to students at the institution."
This is an ongoing process, but be sure to use the Higher Education Act as the foundation of your plan of action. Your goal is to partner with your administration, student government, and student organizations to fulfill the spirit of this critical federal law and dramatically increase voter registration, education, and turnout on your campus.
Your Vote Counts!
Feminist students need to register, vote, and run for government. Under-representation begins in student governments, so run for office on your campus and #votefeminist in 2020!


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Baseball Caps in All Shapes and Patterns
Hats and caps are always linked to sunlight protection or keep warm in cold weather. However, following the trend for a better life, they are regarded as a modern apparel and are being admired by the younger generations.
Modern people are chasing their charms not only in their clothing but other matching apparel. Hats and caps have now play an important cast in the trend.
Baseball caps are a very popular item that are used almost everywhere around the world. They are available in many shapes, sizes, colors, material and patterns. Some caps are specifically designed for a certain profession. The most popular design is the baseball cap. Baseball caps are not just worn by baseball players but by people of all ages.
Baseball caps are a universal cap made of soft material with a stiff brim that may wither be curved or flat. The back of the cap is either adjustable or solid. The caps that are solid in the back and do not allow for adjustable sizes are called fitted caps. For those caps that are adjustable the closure could be Velcro, fabric with a buckle or elastic. These caps are popular all around the world.
Caps that are part of a uniform are designed to match the team colors and usually have a team logo on them. It gives an overall sporty look but also a sense of unity. When worn by "regular" people it helps them to feel like part of the team.
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About Us
We aim to provide the highest standard of care to all pets.
139 High Street
Wallan VIC 3756
p: (03) 5783 2235
e: [email protected]
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Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
We aim to provide the highest standard of care to all pets.
At Wallan Vet, we offer modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets. We aim to make your pet feel at ease in our clinic with a caring and gentle approach to treatment and consultations. Our hospital has been architect-designed from scratch to maximise patient and staff comfort, as well as space and light. Our modern facility is equipped with state of the art equipment, from orthopaedics to arthroscopes and advanced diagnostic imaging. Our dedicated team of highly qualified veterinarians, nurses and client services are all passionate about pets and avid animal lovers. Our Vets are Dr Paul, Dr Sophie and Dr Olivia, and they have special interests and expertise in advanced surgical cases, pain management, pet behaviour, diagnostic imaging, and more. Our popular Puppy School classes provide basic training skills to ensure your new pup grows up to be a well-behaved, sociable dog. We also stock a range of pet food and pet products. We look forward to welcoming you and your pet to our veterinary family.
Paul spent the first years of his career working at the Kilmore and Wallan vet practices, where he built a broad range of medical and surgical skills. After developing a passion for surgery he moved to the UK where he spent 2 years undertaking specialised training in advanced surgical and medical techniques in one of Scotland's top vet hospitals.
After returning in mid 2009 Paul took the opportunity to purchase the Kilmore and Wallan practices following the retirement of the previous owner.
Using the most modern techniques and equipment Paul strives to provide Mitchellshire pet owners access to top treatments, without the need for referral to specialist centres. He holds extra qualifications in surgery having gained his Memberships from the Australian College of Veterinary Science, giving him the recognition of being highly skilled in all aspects of surgery.
Paul is the owner of a very cheeky cat called Roy who was hand raised from 1 week old, and a food obsessed cat named Hamish, both were strays handed into the vet clinic.
Paul's tip for pet owners: "Prevention is key, don't wait for something to go wrong, regular checks will ensure optimal long term health for your pet."
Sophie graduated from Murdoch University WA in 2017, and has spent the last 12 months in regional NSW before joining the Northern Veterinary Group team. She has always had a fascination with all things medical, and being an animal lover, becoming a vet seemed like the obvious career choice. Sophie believes in working as a team with both owners and their pets, as well as her colleagues to achieve the best outcome.
Sophie spent a lot of time working in an emergency veterinary hospital before becoming a vet, and this has lead to a strong interest in emergency and critical care. She also has a strong interest in anaesthesia and pain management, and looks forward to developing her skills in these areas.
Sophie's tip for pet owners:
"If you're worried enough to call us, then you're worried enough to bring them down for a consultation, no matter how trivial you may feel the issue is."
Olivia graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2018. She spent two weeks of placement at the Wallan clinic during her clinical year and she enjoyed it so much she decided she didn't want to leave and joined the team in early 2019.
Olivia wanted to be a vet ever since she can remember. As a young girl she used to love looking after the family pet dog, cat, chickens, cows and she even had a few pet worms! She has a keen interest in surgery and would like to further develop her skills in this area.
Olivia's tip for pet owners:
"Regular dental checks are key to preventing pain and increasing our pets longevity."
Julie has been working at the Kilmore and Wallan clinics since 2003, with a break in 2004 when she had her son. She works at both the Kilmore and Wallan locations, playing a key role in keeping the practice running smoothly and everyone else organised. Julie joined the practice after 19 years working in an office, spurred on by her love of animals. She enjoys every aspect of her job, from working with animals and helping out clients to running the busy office.
Julie has one dog named Yogi, a Kelpie X that she was asked to look after for 2 weeks and that was over 2 years ago.
In her spare time, Julie is kept busy being involved in the local basketball association where her son plays. If time permits she enjoys cooking and gardening.
Julie's tip for pet owners:
"Be a responsible pet owner and enjoy their company."
Janelle began working with the practice in early 2008, having always wanted to work in the veterinary industry. She particularly enjoys taking care of our hospitalised patients, nursing them back to health and seeing the happy faces of their owners when they get to go home - it's a hard feeling to beat!
Janelle the proud owner of three dogs, two cats and a husband!
Janelle's tip for pet owners:
"Don't forget to take care of our senior pets! They need extra attention when it comes to nutrition, diet and overall health checks during their golden years. "
Vanessa is a qualified veterinary nurse, having completed her certificate in November 2016. She grew up surrounded by animals, in particular exotics such as rabbits and ferrets, which sparked her desire to become a vet nurse. Vanessa enjoys the challenge vet nursing brings where every day is different, and there is always something more to learn, and always a critter to look after. She has great interest in pathology and medical cases, as well as complex surgical cases. She will say that the greatest achievement is seeing a patient go home, and be on their way to recovery.
Vanessa currently owns a 2 year old Dobermann named Astro and an 8 year old ferret named Muttley.
Vanessa's tip for pet owners:
"Always do your research before buying a pet, so you are prepared to look after them to the best of your abilities."
Shari joined us early 2019 with over 7 years experience in the veterinary industry. Her passion was with horses which saw her start out at an equine veterinary clinic. While gaining experience at the equine clinic Shari completed her veterinary nursing certificate. Shari enjoys surgeries and loves that every day at the clinic brings something new and challenging.
Shari has a dog called Hank, cat called scratchy and two ponies, Ella and Nibbles.
Shari's tip for pet owners:
"Make preventative care a priority. Having regular vet check ups can result in detecting health issues before they become a problem."
Brooklynne is a Registered Veterinary Technologist from Canada who moved to Australia in early 2017 to pursue a life with her partner. She graduated with honours in 2015 with a Diploma of Animal Health Technology. After graduating she worked in Alberta at a mixed animal practice for two years where she gained a lot of experience and knowledge in the veterinary field.
Brooklynne loves all aspects of her work but is especially interested in anaesthesia, surgery, dermatology and any form of lab work. She is always willing to learn new things and help her team and patients in any way she can.
Brooklynne's tip for pet owners:
"Our pets age 7 times faster than humans do so it is important to have an annual health check to keep our pets healthy and to make sure they aren't showing early signs of disease."
Hailing from the UK, Philippa has always had a penchant for all things cute and furry. Transferring from a previous career of stage, screen and glitter, Philippa was fortunate enough to be offered a position under the careful guidance of Dr Paul and his team of veterinary professionals.
Philippa continues to learn about the veterinary industry and is the proud as punch owner of a black Pug named Pimms.
Philippa's tip to pet owners:
"Always consider popping money aside or investing in pet insurance - you never know when it may come in handy!"


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Microsoft wants to step beyond storage as we know it to enter the world of biology and genetic material. Specifically, Redmond bought ten million DNA strands to experiment with the use of DNA as a storage material.
Microsoft has bought ten million DNA strands to the startup Twist Bioscience to investigate the use of genetic material as a means of data storage. The density of information that can store the DNA is far superior to traditional systems with a capacity to store one zettabyte (1,000,000,000 TB) in one gram. It presents a very high resistance and can store information for hundreds of years.
These features make it ideal for storing long-term data storage unit. And it's not the first time experimenting with it. As early as 2013 binary information stored in the genetic material and it estimated that it could remain available in the same for over 500 years.
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For reading and writing of data. Although it is known that the information can be stored for a long time and put a lot of data, it get really complicated from the point of carrying or read information to DNA. The writing seems overcome with a Twist built by the startup Bioscience generated strand DNA machine.
Custom DNA sequence is sold at about 10 cents per base even if the company wants to lower its cost just 2 cents. Research laboratories are currently its main customers, using these DNA strands in the search for new products and substances. Reading is really expensive process. It is true that the cost has fallen over the last 20 years. DNA Sequencing is the process used to "read data".
In the case of the human genome project cost it came to 3,000 million dollars but now it can be done for about $ 1,000.
However, this is not enough to be commercially viable. Nevertheless, Microsoft has been very interested in this. If they manage to reduce technology costs, storage in DNA could become a viable alternative.


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The faculty at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, one of the National Center's regional hub schools, continue to make significant contributions to the field of homelessness research. In September, the Homelessness Policy Research Institute at USC held a research symposium on the impact of permanent supportive housing on health outcomes for people experiencing chronic homelessness. The symposium's program was built around a recent report from the National Academy of Sciences, which was co-authored by Dr. Suzanne Wenzel, a professor of social work at USC. Dr. Wenzel presented findings and implications from the report at the research symposium. The key takeaways include the following:
- PSH is effective in keeping people stably and safely housed and has great potential for reducing the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness and improving their health outcomes;
- Existing data is too limited to demonstrate definitively that PSH contributes to improved health outcomes; and
- There is a need for more well-designed, high quality research studies to more clearly define the impact of PSH on health outcomes.
You can view highlights of the symposium below or watch a recording of the entire event here.


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This is an eyeball with left/right, and up/down manual controls.
It uses a ball and socket joint that snaps together to allow eye movement within a socket. Strings are attached to the inside of the eye from within the control box and through the neck which allow you to make the eyeball look around by turning the knobs.
Video: http://youtu.be/Emg2zwOq7Ck
All parts are printed without supports if you orient them properly.
Neck parts all have a flat end with button holes. Make sure that end is flat on the build surface.
Print the socket and eyeball with the open end facing up.
I used a scaling factor of 500% and printed with PLA on a Replicator 2 at 0.15mm resolution.
Besides the printed parts you will need some good, thin string and some super glue.
Here are the assembly instructions (see photos for reference).
Notes: the string can be tricky to handle so you might want to get a third hand to help. You may also have to shave or sand the stems of the eyelets slightly so they fit into the rectangular holes in the eyeball fairly easily.
The ball and socket snap fits between the eyeball and socket.
This can only be done once. You will never get them apart once they are together without breaking it!
1) Cut 4 pieces of string about 1.5 to 2 ft long
2) Thread the 4 pieces of string through each of the 4 "button" holes on the long neck. The flat part with the button holes will be the bottom.
3) Continue threading through the middle neck piece and to the end neck piece that connects to the eye socket.
It is important to not let the string cross or get twisted. Try to orient the button holes so there is a top, bottom, left and right hole. Keep them aligned and pay attention to how the neck bends.
4) Continue threading through the eye socket.
5) Carefully glue these pieces together in the right orientation without the strings crossing each other, being careful not to get any glue on the string. Once glued I recommend that you tape the bottom end of the strings so they can't accidentally pull through the holes. If any do pull through then you'll have to tear it apart and start again.
6) Thread each string through a small eyelet and tie a big enough knot in the end to stop it from popping back through the hole (use a dab of glue on the knot to keep it snug on the eyelet).
7) Push the eyelet only partially through each hole on the inside of the eyeball. Pay really close attention to the order of these eyelets so again the strings are in the right order. Triple check them as it is so easy to get it wrong! Remembering that the inside of the eyeball will connect to socket with the top, bottom, left and right eyelets oriented correctly.
8) Once you are triple sure of the orientation and connections put a little dab of glue on each eyelet and push it all the way through the hole. Do this for all four.
9) Use nail clippers and snip off the stems of the eyelets that stick through the eyeball.
10) Here's the critical, nerve-racking part where you snap the eyeball into the socket. You need to make sure the eyeball is in the right orientation and the strings are pulled so that they are fairly straight and NOT crossing, or caught in the ball socket. Once you know the ball is mated to the socket, snap them together nice and firmly. You might want to shake it to make sure nothing broke.
11) Glue the neck onto the box top with the strings through the bottom.
12) Arrange the knobs and levers so that they are oriented 45 degrees as shown in the picture.
13) Tape the eyeball still so it is centred and not moving around.
14) Pull the strings so there is no play in them and guide them through the big eyelets to the appropriate levers (top and bottom go to one lever, while left and right go to the other).
15) Thread through the holes in the levers and tie the strings.
16) Trim the strings, glue the knobs on, glue (or screw) the box bottom on and you are done!


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The tunes were all about nature and natural things at Zorro's Tavern tonight, quite an achievement to find songs with river and green grass and other Mother Nature's delights in the titles and lyrics! Thanks to dj Minxy there was a great selection. Club Hostess Fibi mentioned how good natural fabric is in Second Life, I guess those beautiful mesh dresses, like the striking red dress Fibi was wearing, have extra stretchy properties. Fibi danced an exotic routine that involved the splits without even a slight wardrobe malfunction. Not even a seam coming apart, amazing! Well it was equally impressive that Fibi could do the splits with such agility too, us avatars are a healthy lot!
We had great fun at Zorro's tonight, thanks to owner Rob, dj Minxy and Zorro Hostess Fibi! Thanks guys!
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Queering Development: Genders, Sexualities and Global Power
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Institute for for Research on Women and Gender
Sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG)
Suzanne Bergeron, UM Dearborn and IRWG. Amy Lind, University of Cincinnati. Andil Gosine, University of Toronto. Alexandra Texeira, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice. Ara Wilson, Duke University.
Co-sponsored by the U-M Dearborn Womens Studies Department and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.


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Tottenham are reportedly to end their recent transfer drought with a move for Blackburn midfielder Bradley Dack in January, with the 24 year old hitting the ground running in the Championship this season.
Spurs made headlines during the summer when they failed to sign a single player - the first Premier League club to do that in any given summer transfer window - with a move for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reported to have fallen through.
According to the Evening Standard, however, they are prepared to buck the trend for another Midlands-based Championship midfielder, in the form of Blackburn's Dack.
Dack has been the outstanding performer for Blackburn in recent years, starring as the League One player of the season in the 2017/18 campaign as Blackburn gained promotion to the Championship.
And he has carried his form up a division, scoring eight times in ten appearances as Blackburn have started the season in impressive fashion.
The precedent for outstanding second tier players stepping up to the Premier League has been set this season by Leicester's James Maddison, who has gone on to become one of the Foxes' most important players, earning himself an England call-up in the process - perhaps opening the door for the likes of Dack to shine.
The main concern with Dack could be his off-field controversy, as he was sentenced to community service for assaulting a police officer, then subsequently breaching a community order last September.
Thanks for your question! DG said: "It has to be Bradley Dack. Everyone knows how good he is and he's a great lad on and off the pitch. Since coming here, his game's gone to another level." #AskDG— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) October 10, 2018
Since then, however, he has a clean record, and has gone on to play some of the best football of his career, so Spurs may be prepared to give him a chance. West Brom are also reported to be interested, however, so they will have to get the deal done quickly if they are to avoid being beaten to the punch on another signing.


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Mike Sluka combines 20 years of hands-on CFO experience with 25 years of financial consulting skills. As a partner in a Big 4 CPA firm, Mike led financial audit and advisory services to clients in manufacturing, transportation, food processing, real estate/hospitality and insurance/healthcare. During that period, Mike led the firm's development and roll-out of an Enterprise Risk Management model to the client market. Mike was also hands-on in the initial adoption of Sarbanes-Oxley level of internal controls for affected client companies. Those experiences provided Mike with the skillset to help clients reduce their business risks and make a better assessment of insurance coverage needs and dollar limits.
Mike subsequently transitioned to the role of CFO for the restructuring division of a Fortune 500 enterprise. During phase one, Mike led the financial aspects of identifying, consolidating, restructuring non-core businesses and product lines. In phase two, Mike led the financial aspects of sale or divestiture of some of the businesses, while subsequently leading the sale of the remainder to a specialty turnaround organization. Mike joined the acquiring organization as segment CFO and led the segment through the acquisition and assimilation of other target enterprises. This experience provided Mike with knowledge and expertise in obtaining financing through commercial lending or investment banking, acquisition target due diligence and business valuation methodology. Mike oversaw the development of multi-year business plans and ROI calculations to serve as target evaluation decision tools.
Mike relocated to South Florida where he was subsequently recruited to function as CFO for a closely-held insurance and healthcare start-up enterprise. In this role, Mike worked with the CEO-owner to identify and evaluate barriers to market-entry, competitive landscape, customer needs, product and service differentiation and future sources of capital. Mike developed pricing models for different product and service offerings to help the CEO-owner identify either under-served or higher margin opportunities. Over the course of time, Mike worked with investment bankers to further identify products and services within the enterprise most likely to successfully attract external capital. Ultimately, Mike worked through a business-segmenting exercise leading to the initial public offering of a portion of this closely-held business.
Mike remained with the privately-owned business segment as President for a time, turning his attention to client-facing and development responsibilities as well as introducing concepts of cost efficiency and business risk management to the internal operations functions such as HR, IT and Legal.
Mike now brings 40 years of business and financial acumen acquired to assist B2B CFO clients in identifying, planning and executing strategies for achieving profitable growth and success in their businesses.
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Beyondsoft Consulting Corp.
Job Title: Big Data Developer
Location: Redmond, WA
Beyondsoft is partnered with a premium client in Redmond WA who is the team behind the cloud. We are responsible for delivering over 200 online services around the world through infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high energy individual to help protect the critical infrastructure that powers some of the world's largest online service.
The team has dedicated teams for front and back end and need this developer to be the one that works between the two. They do not need a full stack developer what they are looking for is a candidate to be a middle tier dev for them.
- Gather data and build processing pipelines which handles big volumes of data on a daily basis.
- Infrastructure work for building entity graph.
- Build components to integrate incremental data into full graph.
- Explore and fast prototype different ideas of manipulating data to generate high quality results efficiently.
- Participate in the process of iterative feedback gathering and refinements.
- BS/MS in computer science or related field.
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- CS fundamentals on algorithms, data structures and coding.
- Experience with big data, data mining, C# having experience Cosmos and Scope is a big plus.
- Database knowledge, proficient in SQL style queries, big data platform experience would be preferred
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More Than Murder (1984) Gary Nelson
More Than Murder (1984)
aka Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer: More Than Murder
aka Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer: More Than Murder
Genre: Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller
Country: USA | Director: Gary Nelson
Language: English | Subtitles: None
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 | Length: 95mn
Dvdrip H264 Mkv - 758x578 - 29.970fps - 1.67gb
Hammer is called before a Grand Jury by the only girl he ever proposed to, Chris Jameson. She wants him to protect her as she is to testify in a case against the Vance Helicopter Company for selling secrets to countries on the banned list. Chris also tells Hammer that he has a daughter, Michelle. When Chris is murder in the Grand Jury room Hammer is determined to find her killers and his daughter. There is a twist when Jack Vance tries to hire Hammer, and another one when he finds out his daughter appears to have been a porn star. However, his daughter has disappeared. There are more twists and turns before Hammer brings the case to a conclusion.
More Than Murder (1984)
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Like any learning programme, executive developments also involve a process consisting of certain steps. Though sequencing these various steps in a chronological order is difficult, behavioural scientists have tries to list and sequence them in six steps as shown in figure.
|Executive Development Process
- Identifying Development Needs: Once the launching of an executive development programme (EDP) is decided, its implementation begins with identifying the developmental needs of the organization concern. For this, first of all, the present and future developmental needs for executive/ managers ascertained by identifying how many and what type of executives will be required in the organization at present and in future. This needs to be seen in the context of organizational as well as individual, i.e. manager needs. While organizational needs may be identified by making organizational analysis in terms of organization's growth plan, strategies, competitive environment etc.
- Appraisal of Present Managerial Talent: The second step is an appraisal of the present managerial talent for the organization. For this purpose, a qualitative assessment of the existing executives/ managers in the organization is made. Then, the performance of every executive is compared with the standard expected of him
- Inventory of Executive Manpower: Based on information gathered from human resource planning, an inventory is prepared to have complete information about each executive in each position. Information on the executive's age, education, experience, health record, psychological test results, performance appraisal data, etc is collected and the same is maintained on cards and replacement tables. An analysis of such inventory shows the strengths and also discloses the deficiencies and weaknesses of the executives in certain functions relative to the future needs of the concern organization. From this executive inventory, we can begin the fourth step involved in the executive development process.
- Developing Development Programme: Having delineated strengths and weaknesses of each executive, the development programmes are tailored to fill in the deficiencies of executives. Such tailor made programmes of development focus on individual needs such as skill development, changing attitudes, and knowledge acquisition.
- Conducting Development Programmes: At this stage, the manager actually participates in development programmes. It is worth mentioning that no single development programme can be adequate for all managers. The reason is that each manager has a unique set of physical, intellectual and emotional characteristics. As such, there can be different development programmes to uniquely suit to the needs of an executive/ manager. These development programmes may be on-the-job programmes organized either by the organization itself or by some outside agencies.
- Evaluating Developing Programmes: Just as with employee training programme, executive development programme is evaluated to see changes in behavior and executive performance. Evaluation of programme enables to appraise programme's effective, highlight its weakness and aids to determine whether the development should be continued or how it can be improved.


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Culture Creation: LEADS Launch
Today was the big day, the day that the vision I and others have been working toward for almost a year.
LEADS (Lead, Empower, Act, Develop, Serve) is a program that at its core is about students. How to teach them to be leaders and servants of their campus and beyond. It is about innovation and compassion, practical actions and big visions.
It is difficult to quantify because it is new. Really new. As in, first of its kind new.
Now, it looks a bit like Student Council with its leadership, AVID with its empowerment, FFA with its action, Mentoring programs with its development, and National Honor Society with its service. But it is unique in many ways. For one, students from grades 5 through 12 will be taking part. The numbers are smaller, simply 2 per grade (at this point), and the service is both larger in scale and smaller in scope. A big project that is focused on the campus the students come from. The students are ambassadors for the school district, but they may not be the students that are always chosen, At least, we do not want to see the same kids in those organizations listed above to the exclusion of those students with big ideas, but not necessarily the same opportunities or results.
Until now.
LEADS is for the Crazy Ones, like those in this Apple commercial.
But the Crazy Ones does not simply apply to the students. (And PLEASE see that I am using 'crazy ones' in the most positive way possible!)
The Teacher Innovators, as we are calling them, must be willing to take a risk. To step out and try something new, to create, to lead, empower, act, develop and serve themselves.
The big day involved no students, because before we can let them loose, we need to create the best possible field for student work to succeed. That means vision, that means expectation, that means finding the right people to take on the task.
For the last three months, I have been meeting one-on-one with about a dozen teachers from CSISD. Some I knew were interested in this sort of thing, some had applied, and some were recommended. I went to them with a pitch for a new program that would test them, challenge them, and give them the chance to make a difference in students's lives beyond the walls of their classroom. Today we gathered for vision casting and team building.
The first task was to complete the Marshmallow Challenge using 20 pieces of spaghetti, tape, string, and a marshmallow. Oh, and they could only use one hand per person to do the task The results differed.
Two teams used very different techniques and designs, yet both accomplished their goal- to hold a marshmallow up with spaghetti. Our Teacher Innovators discussed how different methods are not necessarily wrong or right, but they might need some guidance and some correction. Or more tape.
Success is measured by the accomplishment. In this case, working together to overcome challenges and deficits was a success, as much as getting the marshmallow higher.
Our second activity was Give 1 Take 1- after reading an article, we wrote three takeaways on note cards, then shared them with each other. One person would share, their partner would take one they liked and sign their name. The other would do the same. The ideas that were signed the most were shared. Essentially, the takeaway was that we need to start small and build with integrity any program we develop.
I then shared the vision of LEADS- seen here via Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/bT-8uzFlUkV4cWVxZU1XUXd8MURYeHlFcVdhQnl4Tbm9aZmk1zpUtMXKZjVRaGRVSXlx7iIAcQsJ1EQIMV82
After lunch we watched a video over Nintendo LABO:
Thinking that was a good idea, we had our teachers use cardboard to meet a need- how to stop pencils from rolling off standing desks. Again, the results were different- yet creative. One was more complex, the other more simple. Both, again, accomplished the task.
As we completed this task, our Innovators were mindful that we would be asking our students to use common tools to uniquely solve needs. If we as teachers could not embrace creative problem solving, how could we expect our students? We must model this in LEADS- and our classrooms.
Lastly, we began to create posters that define for us the components of LEADS. Our braindump will continue to develop into clearer visions of what the program is and will be.
This is symbolic of what today was. It was a start. A small step. Many ideas were shared, questions asked, and processes started. Some of these thoughts will move forward, some will stall out, others with change and adapt. My goal for today was to bridge the gap between those teachers who were nervous to take this on and those who were eager and excited to jump right in. As the day concluded, I definitely felt that the Teacher Innovators were excited and eager- but sober in their perspective of the task ahead. There is much work, but I believe that today, the empowerment was offered to these teachers to take ownership of LEADS.
For now.
See, the conclusion today was that LEADS CANNOT be just our vision. It must be the students' vision, their passion. So, for now, we build a foundation. When the students join us, we build for the stars.
We are, after all, the Crazy Ones.
I talk a great deal about student voice and how impactful it is to education and student empowerment.
But there are times when student voice has an even more important role for our students.
Yesterday, in Italy, Texas, there was a school shooting. A male student allegedly approached a female student he liked and for some reason, shot her. She was injured but survived, the suspect was arrested. (according to CBS News- www.cbsnews.com/news/italy-high-school-shooting-in-texas-today-2018-01-22-live-updates/)
But that is not the whole story.
A student at the school posted on her Facebook page (my home town is near Italy and often competed against them, friends from my hometown posted the student's comments) that this young man had numerous instances of violence and dangerous behavior reported- yet there was nothing done, no discipline applied. Students who reported, according to this person, were given a politically correct response and nothing more.
As an educator, I know there are laws to follow, and I also know there is definitely more than one side to the story. I know students can be prone to exaggeration, and in this case may be doing just that. For all I know, Italy officials did everything right, and this shooting just happened.
But reading the words of this student's account, I was struck by this statement in the student's post:
"The result of this had many parents upset and many made the point "do we just wait until someone gets shot before something is done" today the worst possible thing happened. He ended up doing the worst."
Whether or not the administration at the school had taken action prior to this or not is not the point. The point is, students and parents felt they did not, and were now sharing those views publicly.
Their perspective is their reality.
As teachers and and educators, if we have students or parents with concerns, and they feel they are not being heard, we have a responsibility to help them understand our actions. Obviously, this is withing the limits of our FERPA laws of confidentiality- but if students do not feel heard or safe, we need to find a way to alleviate these concerns.
So, today, I am asking myself these questions:
* Do I really listen to the students' concerns AND make efforts to address them?
* Am I creating a culture of security and trust in my classroom, or one that has students lacking confidence in my words that I care about them?
* What perspectives do my students have about my concern for their well-being?
* Have I been consistent in listening to and taking action on student reports of bullying, harassment, depression, abuse, or dangerous behavior?
And perhaps the biggest question:
* If I were a student, would I trust me to be sensitive and proactive in addressing my concerns and fears as a student?
Today, let us listen to our students' voices and work with them to make our schools a safer and more encouraging place.
A hiker climbed to the top of a mountain after a long, difficult trek through the valleys below. When they reached the peak, they decided that the difficult journey through the peaks was more than they wanted to endure again. Besides, the view was spectacular, and just being on top of the mountain felt so good, like such an accomplishment.
The first day and night were not so bad, but they soon ran out of food. Looking around, there was scarce vegetation, and no wildlife to hunt. Starting a fire was difficult due to the wind and the lack of firewood. There was no structure, and no means to make one, so the first time the weather turned bad, the hiker had no place to hide.
Reluctantly, the hiker realized that as tough as the valleys are, it is to the valleys we must turn for shelter and food.
Without the valleys, we would never survive the mountaintops.
We all want to be on the mountaintops.
We want the wins, the victories, the promotions, and the successes. We want to stay in those moments, dwelling there, setting up camp- living in the successes.
But it is simply not feasible.
The truth is, mountaintop moments do not provide us strength, or sustenance, or protection. It is the valleys we must go through that endow us with these things. We struggle and fight and suffer in the valley so we can reach the mountaintop, but it is these trials in the valley that make us strong enough to reach the peak. When we get there, we need to soak up those moments, use the success to motivate us, but we cannot live in the moments there because mountain tops are not made to sustain life, they are moments that stand out from life. They are not meant to be lived on, but to be pursued, chased after, achieved, then abandoned on a search for grander and higher peaks.
So when you or your students reaches a mountaintop, and fears descending into the valley again, remember, the descent into the valley is just a journey to be made that will give you strength for the next summit you seek. Without the valley, you cannot survive the mountaintop.
When our house was on the market this past fall, one comment that we kept hearing from realtors and buyers was "I don't like the paint choices."
Now, I am of the school that if you do not like the paint in a house, you can buy it and paint it yourself, but since our house did not sell last fall, and we want to put it on the market again this spring, I am painting.
Now, painting is not a terribly intellectually stimulating exercise, so I began to try to think a way to make this task more worthwhile and engaging. First, I drew pictures in the paint. That got boring quickly. But then I began to think about why we paint, and what painting actually does. Paint is a decoration, it does not change the structure of the house at all, it just makes it look fresh and clean- and hopefully attractive. Good paint choices can highlight the strengths of a house, and hide imperfections.
Paint makes the old look new.
Now, either I just made painting an intellectual pursuit or the fumes got to me.
I think we can find ways to "repaint" our lessons. They may be our tried and true go-to lessons, but even the best ones need to be refreshed from time to time. This is not a structural change, not a remodel, just a layer of fresh, clean new "paint" on sound teaching. Here are three tips for "repainting" your old lessons.
Keep looking for new colors
Paint companies are making new colors all the time. Or rebranding old ones. It pays to keep an eye out for the new colors, the new mixes that make the painting work better or easier. In education, it pays to keep an eye on the latest current events. Looking for new stories or connections to the lesson you are teaching is a great way to update an older lesson. Use a new example that is more current or fresh. Read an article or find a new video to spice up things for the visual learners in your room. This can really make a huge difference in your pursuit of making the content relevant for the students.
Get some new paint tools
I have painted a lot. Mostly because my wife and I have a terrible eye for what colors work. I have had to paint our last two houses twice because of this fatal flaw. (The first house looked like a McDonald's for a year.) I also paint a lot because we prefer earthier tones than the gray most folks prefer. And I like darker colors, too.
A couple years ago, I got a paint sprayer.
Worth. Every. Penny.
It is faster and smoother in application. It is why I was able to paint 8 rooms in less than a week and a half while at school. OK, I painted after school, and I do not have a self-painter. That'd be cool, though. (Paint fumes, sorry.)
Educators, you can "repaint" your lesson with some new tools. Tech tools are a good go-to. One of my fellow educators, Chris Kovacs, just used a Kahoot to spice up a lesson that he had done before. There are new edtech tools all the time, so shop around. But maybe you still prefer low-tech, how about turning to new (or new-to-you) techniques. A Socrative seminar, a debate, student led discussion, philosophical chairs, etc. However you repaint your lesson, try out a new tool. You may be pleasantly surprised at how much you like it.
Take a risk
As I stated, I have taken some risks in my painting choices. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. But you know what, it is just paint. I did not knock down a load baring wall or rewire the lights. Repainting to find the right color or texture next time is some work, but it is not that costly, not that difficult to fix.
So you repainted your lesson and the response was...not what you wanted. Do not be afraid to try again. To dabble in a new shade of red or purple or yellow- something to bring your students' attention to the content you need to teach. And if the repaint does not work, use it as an opportunity to solicit student feedback. Ask them the shades they prefer, or better yet, let them repaint the lesson, let them teach their peers.
OK, folks. I hope this helps you to think a little bit about how to make a cosmetic change to some sound, but maybe a bit dated, instruction. Now, what colors would you like to use?
(Any typos, or rambling, or anything that does not make since is due to copious amounts of paint fumes. My apologies.)
Character Still Matters
Riding in the car with the family over the break, the song "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse came on. My kids are pretty inquisitive, so they began asking questions, such as "Why do you always change the station when that song comes on?"
We explained that the singer was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and when people tried to get her help- rehab- she refused. She wrote a song about it, "Rehab" where she demonstrated a refusal to get help. She won Grammys for it, including Best Song. She was celebrated for her "amazing talent" demonstrated in a song that's lyrics go like this:
They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, "no, no, no"
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go
Then she drank herself to death. Literally.
I explained to my daughters- a teenager and a pre-teen- that sometimes society looks the other way when someone is talented, when someone is good at something. They let behaviors slip because they believe in the potential of a person. But those behaviors, unchecked, will end whatever potential- and even life- they could have.
Growing up, I heard stories about great high school athletes that had scholarships and lost them to drugs and alcohol. My parents would drive the point home by pointing these people out in the small town in which we lived. These folks would be nursing a brown paper bag covered bottle in the middle of the day. These cautionary tales gave me the worldview that talent without integrity would only get you so far.
Now, I am a teacher. I see talented students every day. Athletes, artists, and academics. I believe in the potential of these students, and want to see them succeed greatly. Not just in high school, but in college and career. I believe in grace, and offering these students a healthy dose of that grace. But I wonder where it stops being grace, and become enabling bad behavior.
Is my aide and support to a talented student making bad decisions enabling them to continue making bad choices? And on the other side, am I offering the same grace to students who are not as talented? Or do I have a shorter temper with them because they don't sing or paint as well as the other kid?
If I have a different set of standards for those with talent, those who stand out as leaders, then I am conveying the message that some students are more important than others.
In 2008, Amy Winehouse took home a bunch of awards for refusing to go to rehab in verse. In 2011, her behavior which was celebrated in song killed her. Do we as a society condone or even celebrate bad behavior when we look the other way?
The NFL has a problem with athletes and abuse of their significant others. They have known about it, but not spoken against it. Finally, protests are forcing some small changes.
In 2017, a group of women spoke out about sexual abuse running rampant in Hollywood and beyond. Time magazine made them the person of the year. That is worth celebrating. But it seems that the abuse they were subjected to was a known activity for decades, and the abusers were continually celebrated. Because of their power and influence.
Numerous political figures were also taken down by the sexual abuse scandal, yet more accusations keep coming, and some continue to display the same behavior. And we continued to elect people with questionable actions.
These things are things that I have to talk about with students in Sociology, Debate, and Psychology. Impressionable students are seeing that power, talent, and success are bullet proofing against getting in trouble for poor behavior.
Does character still count?
I believe it does.
If the next superstar athlete, artist, or academic is my class, I believe I do them a disservice if I do not hold out high expectations in regard to character and integrity. If the next bus driver, custodian, store manager, teacher, or doctor is my class, I believe I do them a disservice if I do not hold out high expectations in regard to character and integrity. So that means I need to find that balance between grace and expectations in my interactions.
I leave you with these questions that I am asking myself in my search for instilling integrity:
-Do I offer grace equally to "superstars" and all other students?
-Does the grace I extend infringe on the rights of others? (Am I overlooking abuse, bullying, disruption or any behavior that negatively affects others?)
-Do my students feel that I am treating them equally, or do some get special treatment in their eyes? (Perception is reality, so I need to address that if I am perceived as doing this.)
-If a student has chosen to be a leader makes a mistake that is public, or does affect another person, how can make that a teachable moment for them and others that leads to growth for all?
-Am I displaying integrity by being honest and transparent with my students about my own mistakes and attempts to grow?
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With Eddie's 37th birthday just four days away, the hum is getting louder on social media about how to celebrate. Eddie's role as Patron for the Motor Neurone Disease Association is one he takes as seriously as any of his acting roles. With the passing of the legendary Stephen Hawking (whose birthday is Jan. 8) last March, your gift to the MND Association takes on added meaning to help fund research into this devastating disease and support services to those affected by it and their families. Thank you for giving and for honoring Eddie!
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Description: DEVELOPMENTAL SWIM TEAM Ages 6 to 16This program is an introduction to competitive swimming. Swimmers gain the basic motor skills needed to advance to the CAD Swim Team. Testing is required. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) freestyle and backstroke to participate on the Developmental team. Practices are daily during the week.Rosel Fann Recreation & Aquatic CenterActivity Dates: September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020Registration FeesResidents | $135.00 per personNon-Residents | $165.00 per person


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Editor-In-Chief, IGN Wrestling
¿Bad Ass¿ Billy Gunn called in to Byte This last night to confirm the injury he suffered in a match against the Dudley Boys last week; a torn rotator cuff. He also confirmed that he¿ll be out of action for up to four months. It's currently unknown what the WWF plans to do with him during rehab time.
Apparently he¿s going to come back as a babyface when his arm has healed, based on the fact that he was ejected from DX; but the last time he was given a singles push almost one year ago the experiment was a flop. He ended up back in tag team action six months after splitting up with Road Dogg. Only time will tell whether he might have more success on his own this time around.


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Active subscription Sirius XM Stiletto Satellite Radio SL100 Could be Lifetime
Please read entire description I got this used and have had it for about 1 year, had a active subscription when I got it, recently did a subscription update and is still active. Could have the Lifetime subscription. Radio can record up to 100 hours of play time if you want. Gets music , sports , news , comedy , Howard Stern , NFL , Nascar , Christian and much more. About 145 channels between 1 and 184, will not get any channels above 184. I do not have the user name and password so you cannot transfer the subscription, add any channels or change the service in any way. If you call Sirius and give them the radio ID number they will cancel the subscription. Radio is used so may show a little wear, nothing real bad. This is about as simple of a set up as you can get. Will only include the radio, car power adapter and audio cable or cassette adapter. You will need to let me know which one you want. No battery, car dock, mount etc. I just lay mine on the dash and I can move it easily from one car to another. As long as you have a AUX input or a cassette player on your radio that is all you need to listen to it in your car. Just hook it up and start enjoying Satellite radio. If you want to use it in the home let me know and I will send the home power adapter and a audio cable so you can play it through your home stereo. These have a built in antenna which is pretty small so the reception is sometimes not as good as a external roof mounted antenna. If it is a cloudy day, tall trees or buildings near by, passing under power lines or bridges the signal could fade in and out some. That being said they still work pretty good, just wanted to mention so no one will be upset. Even the radios with external roof mounted antennas do that sometimes. I get these radios used. I keep them at least one year before I sell them and they do several subscription updates. Will guarantee the radio and subscription for 6 months. I record the radio ID number that is in memory. Radio must be able to show the ID number and be in the same condition as when you received it for a replacement. The item "Active subscription Sirius XM Stiletto Satellite Radio SL100 Could be Lifetime" is in sale since Tuesday, October 23, 2018. This item is in the category "Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Portable Satellite Radios". The seller is "webspect" and is located in Richmond, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Product Line: Stiletto
- Brand: Orbiter
- Model: SR4000
- Special Features: FM Transmitter
- Compatible Service: For Sirius
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A mechanical, optical, or electronic system that performs a logical operation on an input signal.
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AND circuit, AND gate - a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire
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NAND circuit, NAND gate - a logic gate that produces an output that is the inverse of the output of an AND gate
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to foster and encourage steam boating and the building, development, preservation and restoration of steam boats and steam machinery
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Medway Queen will be open to visitors on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September from 10am to 4pm as part of the national "Heritage Open Days Weekend".
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Because she was a terrible person.
>dedicated mother that suffered constant years of abuse vs worthless neet that had life handed to him on a plate and willingly killed himself
>dedicated mother is the terrible person
She was selfish, delusional and abusive.
She tried to use MUH KIDS as a bargaining chip ans Decim wasn't having any of that.
Also she was a terrible mother.
No, everything she did was for her kids
How is she delusional? Because she had a positive outlook and continued to live her life regardless of her past?
Only abusive thing she did was slap her asshole manager that scheduled her life without her permission like she was some kind of robot and didn't have a private life
You should go to /jp/ with the rest of the psychopaths. It's pretty obvious you didn't pay any fucking attention to the episode, so I went and found the moments that you needed to look at to get an understanding of who she is.
I think the looks on these faces tell us all we need to know about how much she "cared" about her children.
She tried to use her kids as bargaining chips
The NEET on the other hand felt regret and responsibility
Good end
Hadn't noticed that.
This show really draws out the pitiful white knights who will defend anything with a vagina.
No, it's more like people don't pay attention and end up looking like fucking idiots, honestly
The mother cheated on her first bf/husband
Dude, the mother was the typical highschool dropout slut that failed her life. They're fucking eveywhere here in the US.
It's 10% that, 90% trolls really. Although most of them are busy right now in that larger thread.
This was easily the weakest episode thus far because only one of them was deserving to get voided/reincarnated yet people is trying to defend that bitch.
I don't think I'm going to follow the threads from now on, when they're moving fast
This show is too easy to bait
Is this show meant to enrage the neckbeards? How did 2ch react to episode 1-2 and 4?
Cause the NEET sure was succeeding his life, right?
>people make bad decisions
Maybe you are the one that should fuck off back to /r9k/ and loathe over the rest of humanity when it's you own unwillingness to admit your own mistakes and accept the mistakes of others that makes you such a loser, her past actions don't change the fact that by the end she was dedicated to her kids and that dedication is what got her killed, while hikki neet willingly took his own life for no reason when he had people that cared for him.
I know you people are pathetic enough to consider cartoon characters your girlfriends, but you can't white knight people that aren't real
No it's more like you're a terrible judge of character that jumps on the chance to defend characters that remind of yourself because you think you've been cheated in life and that finally you are getting recognition that everyone else is wrong from a chinese cartoon
No but at least he wasn't fucking other's lives by being a slut.
Having sex doesn't ruin lives, selfishly taking you're own with complete disregard to the people who care for you does.
Right you are.
You should try the bigger thread over here
I'm sure his parents didn't give a shit that he killed himself aren't aren't filled with grief and remorse especially not his foster mother that feels a chronic sense of inadequacy from the worthless NEET not acknowledging her in his life
>No it's more like you're a terrible judge of character that jumps on the chance to defend characters that remind of yourself because you think you've been cheated in life
But you're the one defending the okasan, anon. She even made the same "I've been cheated my whole life!" comment in the show.
how about you watch the episode instead of sucking cocks
>She dindu' nuffin
Fuck you, whiteknight. I have a relative that acts exactly the same as that cunt and she got exactly what was coming to her. Not to mention you're defending the fact that she tried to murder the NEET over a video game.
>taking the bait
>I have no argument but I'm still right anyway how dare you think I'm not right it's because of you people not admitting that I'm right that my life is so shit
can we all stop replying to bait
>responding seriously to obvious bait
you people are just as bad as that anon
Are you retarded? She caused pain to the guys she agreed to fuck with to satisfy her hungry fat hole and gave birth to 5 kids that probably had different fathers during their youth or no father at all which is a huge psychological blow to any child while treating them sefishly for her own sake, they'll grow probaly grow up with problems. Now make no mistake, the NEET was also a little effortless cunt but he majorly caused damage to himself and admitted it too unlike the mother.
Sorry, i got triggered.
I've never been to /R9K/ you raging psychopath, but that doesn't change the fact that the mother didn't give two shits about her children, which that entire scene was meant to illustrate, but you've got your head so far up your ass that you can't see that.
>Oh boo hoo, send me back to my children
She wasn't saying that because they needed her, she was saying that because it was a familiar and comfortable place for her. And if there was any doubt about the kind of person she really was, when she got up and assaulted the poor kid, it should have cleared any doubt in any sane person's mind.
Now fuck off back to your containment board, trash.
At least you admit that you are biased and your hate towards the character is unfounded
>over a video game
Are you retarded?
These threads are a modern tragedy.
I just want to talk about Decim being moe ;-;
How stupid are you? In this case i personally know what kind of person the mother is ergo completely selfish.
>Are you retarded?
That would be you. There was no rule that the loser would die. And i can see you still defending a murderer. Good job.
Because you're a selfish murdering slut and he was just some depressed idiot.
Please stop it with the psycopath crap, you are the one calling for the eternal pain of a person that behaves as a human being just because they are female, if you are incapable of even realizing how hypocritical you sound you aren't even worth speaking too
Her dedication to her children was shown before she even died, maybe you are the one that needs to pay attention, her previous actions don't matter but you are still inaccessibly droning over them thinking it makes you right, it doesn't, it just makes you sound like a loathing hate filled idiot. Any sane person with any attachment to life would have done the same thing she did
>That would be you. There was no rule that the loser would die
Please stop posting anytime, you mongoloid, the Decim has admitted numerous times that the point is to make them believe they will die if they lose.
Wait a minute, let me check your slut coefficient.
Death Parade is killing /a/.
It's like people came into this thread for the sole purpose of taking the bait. What the fuck?
NEET made a foolish decision, and regretted it. His one desire was to make someone else happy.
Bitch saw herself as the victim, thought nothing wrong about her violent behavior, she even dismissed her children when they did little damage. It was clearly all about her desires.
I think anons some are too fixated on what people did in life, when that's not what really matters. Decim sees some of their memories, but it seems that's only meant to give him context. What matters is how they behave then and there during and after the game. The fact that the participants themselves forget important memories supports this.
In this case it's quite simple, otaku truly regretted his suicide because he was thinking of how he made his step-mom suffer. He was worried about her.
Mom of the year couldn't give less of a shit. She's not even once shown worrying about her kids well-being now that she's dead. Until the very end, she only cared about herself.
That's all there is to it.
Fuck, the show is not even being preachy and having the pretense to say these judgements are absolute, and it'll probably touch on that in later episodes, so what's the point of getting worked up over them?
>Decim begins getting angry when they won't play the game
>Decim looks miserable now that Lady destroyed his win button
Decim just likes games and fucking with people
So what actually happens when you don't play the game?
The management will throw you out for loitering.
We'll probably see next episode.
You get turned into a doll.
/a/ - bait and whores
>death is killing
You get turned into avoid when you go to the void well just your body.
Are you /r9k/ fags so desperate you will defend anything with a vagina, even an animated one? The chick was a bitch all her and just wanted to live, she claimed it was for her kids but she is an actor remember. The neet came to realization that he should not have committed suicide, he regretted dying and regretted being so useless he couldn't heaven fulfill one request. So the neet got his second chance to live a fulfilling life.
But to be honest, I enjoy this show but it is retarded and makes little sense. The young guy from death billiards pretty much summed up the problem, how would a robot like deci understand humans, how is it fair considering not all humans have the chance to live a decent life but for me the biggest spanner in the world is the double reincarnation we saw in episode 3. The two girls did wrong but they weren't outright evil and the old man did nothing wrong yet they got voided, why couldn't they both get reincarnated? people like murders and rapists should get the void not retards who fucked up. If it was that one had to go to heaven and one had to go hell it would make much more sense.


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|836September 5th, 2019 - 04:07:53
|LunaCSeptember 4th, 2019 - 15:08:24
|WhisperingSageSeptember 4th, 2019 - 15:06:49
|LUXSeptember 3rd, 2019 - 22:16:59
|try and use higher res. images for the externals
|pawliuxSeptember 3rd, 2019 - 18:02:04
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|LynnettelSeptember 3rd, 2019 - 17:35:28
|locxoulSeptember 3rd, 2019 - 11:05:45
|billywillgoSeptember 10th, 2019 - 00:22:39
|LUX - The alien is a 3000x2000 image. I didn't adjust it's size at all. When I added it it was that big and I liked it so I left it. Look at the source image ... super crisp. No it was the things I did that made it look at way.
|LUXSeptember 9th, 2019 - 20:57:50
|It's the alien,I thin that by enlarging it to fit into the source pic dimensions it makes it appear lo-res
|billywillgoSeptember 3rd, 2019 - 23:38:49
|LUX- It's not the res it's the filters and sun flare I used the ended up making things look washed out and grainy... but I liked the look. :)


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