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Letter to the Editor - May 16, 2019
The Gift of Mother Nature
As I pulled down my driveway, feverishly tinkering with the wipers and defrost in an effort to be able to see the road, I was confronted by a completely motionless fox squirrel. His gaze met mine as I slowly approached, wiper fluid spraying madly from the rear window. I assume that he was testing my mettle in what seemed to be Mother Nature's game of chicken. Ultimately, prior to running into the fox squirrel, I stopped the car. He stood on his hind legs and our eyes locked. I squinted through the morning dew covered windshield and attempted to anticipate his next move. He stood motionless for a beat and then, after a final posturing as if to say 'take that punk,' he self-assuredly scampered into the underbrush.
Later that day, during a scavenger hunt at my son's birthday gathering, the group of party-goers happened upon the skeletal remains of a recently-deceased deer. Several of the attendees chose to collect the bones and bring them back to the house. Although we hadn't planned for gift bags, imagine our delight as we packaged the bones into birthday party favors to send home to unsuspecting parents. Odd that we haven't yet received any thank you cards. I'm sure the gratitude was so overwhelming that it will take some time to condense the emotions down to a heartfelt note.
It is these memorable encounters with the natural world that sets Daniel Island apart. Whether witnessing a bald eagle fishing in the creek, or hearing the playful gobble of wild turkeys or the unmistakable yipping of baby coyotes, I daresay that our little corner of the world is more connected to the outdoors than almost any other 'inside the beltway' community in the United States. I'm hopeful that we continue to balance this magical habitat with the continued growth and development that we're experiencing. If not, I fear that the fox squirrel may find me again and this time he may not be so tolerant.
Peter Sniderman,
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Many people shop on their mobile phones. Over 80% of mobile video viewers share content with other people. Videos placed on your website will be available for sharing with others.
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It sounds odd doesn't it, to say I'm choosing happy. Like, why would anyone choose to be unhappy? Well, you'd be surprised, throughout my life I've made a lot of choices that have led to unhappiness. I've chosen to dwell on negatives, chosen to hold grudges, chosen to not be my fullest, happiest self. And honestly, I've had enough of it.
If you learn one thing from lose, it really is that life is too short to waste. And if you learn one thing from grief, it's that the little things really aren't worth the stress. When you go through big hardships, illness, the loss of loved ones, it reaffirms what's important, and it makes you realise that the little day to day hassles just aren't worth being sad about.
Sure, some things are annoying. It's annoying when you drop your phone and crack the screen, it's annoying when a bad driver nearly causes an accident in front of you. It's annoying when you get home and your boyfriend hasn't hoovered like he said he would, or when your DPD driver fails to deliver your ASOS parcel, even though you were definitely in. But are these things worth being anything less than happy for? No, they aren't.
It's not an easy thing, choosing happiness, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. I see it as an act of mindfulness, being present. I'm choosing to take control of my own mood and by extension, my own happiness. When these things crop up, I take a moment to acknowledge them, and then file them away in my brain and carry on with my day.
I'm by no means claiming these little things don't spark annoyance, anxiety or unhappiness in me from time to time. I'm only human, of course they do. But by choosing to not let them upset me, or affect me, I'm happier. These things, they don't matter in the grand scheme of things, they're out of my control, so instead of letting them affect my happiness, I'm choosing to let them go.
Choosing happiness is probably the single most empowering thing I've done for my mental health. I'm choosing to not engage in anxiety inducing behaviours. I'm choosing to dismiss negative thoughts and emotions. I'm choosing to let the little things go. And honestly? I'm happier than I'd ever been.
I encourage you all, next time you notice something getting to you, to choose happiness. It doesn't mean you have to like that thing, or just accept it, but I promise by choosing happiness, it'll either stop mattering, or you'll be better equipped to deal with it.


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My Stepmother is an Alien (1988)
Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.
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- Jonathan Reynolds
Release Date: 1988-12-09
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 108
- Budget: $20,000,000
- Revenue: $13,854,000
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When you hear the term "sky island" what do you imagine? Maybe something from a far-off fantasy land, or an alien planet? Well, what if I told you that sky islands aren't just real, they are scattered along Southern Appalachia and house species who have called this land home for millions of years? Now, you may be thinking, "I have never seen a floating island while visiting the mountains in Southern Appalachia." That's because the term sky island doesn't refer to landscapes resembling the world Pandora of the movie Avatar but rather refers to remnants of the Pleistocene Epoch that remain only in the high elevations of our eastern mountain range.
The Pleistocene Epoch lasted from 2.6 million years ago until 11,700 years ago. During this time, glaciers covered much of North America making the southeastern United States a boreal forest comprised of spruce/fir and northern hardwood species. As the Pleistocene Epoch ended and the climate began to warm, the glaciers and boreal forests retreated northward. But Canada wasn't the only place to escape the heat; the Southern Appalachia mountains' highest elevations also provided a safe harbor for boreal forests. Now, these Pleistocene relics sit only on the top the tallest mountains in Southern Appalachia - creating sky islands that host many species marooned as the ecosystems they need to survive vanished.
Our Workshop & Walkabout this summer was focused on one of these marooned species, the federally endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel. The Carolina northern flying squirrel is a distinct subspecies of the northern flying squirrel due to the isolated nature of these mountain-top populations. At our workshop, Sue Cameron, a biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, spoke to us about this unique species and why it needs sky islands to stay alive.
The primary food source of the Carolina northern flying squirrel is the truffle, which is the fruiting body of fungal mycorrhizae. Fungal mycorrhizae attach to the roots of spruce/fir trees and aid in gathering water and nutrients for the tree while the fungus receives sugars from the roots. The squirrel in turn helps keep spruce/fir forests healthy by digesting and disbursing the truffle spores the trees need to thrive. Due to this fascinating symbiosis, the primary food source of the squirrel is thus restricted to patches of boreal spruce/fir forest. The squirrel requires not just the spruce/fir, but also northern hardwood species, specifically the yellow birch. The shaggy birch bark is easy to strip off the tree and makes warm nest insulation.
Unfortunately, we also discussed how the sky islands are threatened and vanishing. Initially, natural warming after the Pleistocene Epoch caused a decline in habitat, but in the late 1800s/early 1900s extensive logging and slash burning caused a drastic drop in Carolina northern flying squirrel habitat. Our region's soils were decimated by the slash fires and spruce seedlings could not re-establish. This led to as much as 50% of all Southern Appalachia spruce/fir forests being replaced by hardwood species that support the hard mast diets of the common southern flying squirrel, but not the truffle and lichen diet of the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel. Introduced pests, like the balsam woolly adelgid, and acid rain also have been accelerating the decline of spruce/fir forests and habitat retractions are also predicted as a result of climate change.
Thankfully, good news arrived as Anna Norton of Southern Highlands Reserve joined the presentation live from the Reserve via video chat. The Southern Highlands Reserve is part of a partnership called the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (SASRI) whose goal is to increase the size, variability and connectivity of remaining spruce patches. This process begins with partners collecting spruce cones from the wild growing them into saplings at the Southern Highlands Reserve before planting them back into the wild. The first true restoration project of this partnership occurred in September of 2017 in the Great Balsams. Forest restoration like this will not only help the Carolina northern flying squirrel but other listed species who call the spruce/fir forests home such as the spruce-fir moss spider, northern saw-whet owl, and pygmy salamander.
Carolina northern flying squirrel monitoring is needed to locate areas of priority for spruce restoration. One trusted tactic is to hang nest boxes within squirrel habitat for denning. The wire mesh nest bottoms allow for draining and easy monitoring. All a field-worker needs to do is look up the tree at the bottom of the box to determine if it is empty or holding a nest. To assist the cause, our workshop ended with us building 12 new nest boxes that were donated to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for use in monitoring. These boxes will help the recovery effort and assist in locating new areas for forest restoration and Carolina northern flying squirrel survival.
Our walkabout portion the following Saturday was a hike through prime Carolina northern flying squirrel habitat in Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District. We hiked along the Flat Laurel Creek Trail -- a hotspot for the squirrels and the location of several large-scale spruce plantings by SASRI. On our hike, we enjoyed the beauty of this high elevation forest and located multiple nest boxes, many of which had nests demonstrating the number of squirrels present and the success of the restoration process.
While attending this Workshop & Walkabout I was amazed to learn about a creature who has lived in Southern Appalachia for millions of years yet faces extinction –a relic of a time that is almost forgotten. These creatures and the unique sky islands they inhabit are just one more part of the intricate and beautiful puzzle that is Southern Appalachia. I am very grateful to Weiler Woods for Wildlife for graciously sponsoring our 2019 Wildlife Workshop & Walkabout series and making this experience possible so that Defenders can share a love and concern for wildlife and wild places with those living in the area. We would also like to thank Deltec Homes who kindly donated the wood needed for the nest box construction.
I highly encourage anyone interested in learning about the natural world that surrounds us to attend the upcoming program -- Monarch Butterfly Migration. In addition to learning about this imperiled creature, you'll get to make native wildflower seed bombs to drop for easy habitat creation. For more information please contact Tracy at email@example.com and join the Carolinas Facebook group to stay up-to-date on these events and more!


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Owner feared dog injured on fly-tipped rubbish in Thetford Forest would die
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A military veteran feared one of his beloved dogs might not survive after she was badly injured on broken glass that had been dumped on the edge of Thetford Forest.
Mick Walker, 52, had to rush Beanie for emergency treatment after she severed an artery and three tendons in one of her back legs while being walked in Thetford Forest near East Harling.
The 22-month-old cane corso, a large Italian breed, was bleeding heavily as she was taken to Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic in Bressingham after sustaining her injuries on Tuesday, September 10.
Mr Walker, who served in the first Gulf War with the RAF, said: "I walk my dogs regularly in this area but generally stay near the path, however as we went in through the gate she shot off doing an arc behind us back to near where the car was parked.
"When she came back she was bleeding very badly. It was pretty messy with lots of blood. We could have lost her."
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He believes Beanie, who is now recovering, had probably stepped on glass or a broken bottle that he subsequently found in the area where she had been.
"It could have been broken glass or a metal container or anything that people seem to randomly discard on the edge of the forest," he said.
"It is a shame that people don't respect the countryside as much as they should. They fly-tip and throw things like glass bottles and torn up coke cans as they are passing on the road. It is things like that, that causes things like this."
The Forestry Commission spends £100,000 each year to deal with fly-tipping in Norfolk, mainly in Thetford Forest, and says it will do everything in its power to prosecute anyone who it finds dumping waste.
Beanie is one of four dogs owned by Mr Walker, who lives at Riddlesworth and who suffers from illnesses related to his military service, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
He said: "My dogs are my life. They are my family, my comfort and help with my PTSD, so when something like this happens it is a massive blow. We don't want dogs injured and we don't want children injured which could happen just as easily."
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TJX will bring its home store concept, HomeSense, to the U.S. later this summer, company officials said during its first quarter investor conference call.
Ernie Herrman, TJX president and CEO, did not offer specific timing on when the first HomeSense stores would open but did say the company would have "a few locations" this fall with August the target for the first store's opening. He noted that the company would have a HomeSense in Framingham, MA, where it currently operates a HomeGoods location.
"HomeSense will offer customers a different mix of home fashions than HomeGoods, but at the same great values," he said. "We believe we are significantly underpenetrated in the total U.S. home market and feel there is enormous opportunity for us to gain share in this space."
TJX, as of January 28, operated 106 HomeSense stores in Canada. The chain, first opened 2001, operates in both standalone and superstore formats, which pairs HomeSense with a Winners or Marshalls store.
Herrman did not provide specifics on HomeSense's product assortment nor how the new store would differ from HomeGoods. He did say the shopping experience, product selection, merchandising and service from sales associates at HomeSense would be "dramatically different" from what is seen and offered at HomeGoods.
The TJX announcement on HomeSense comes just days after top executives at J.C. Penney discussed opportunities to expand further into categories related to home.
Marvin Ellison, J.C. Penney chairman and CEO, said the department store wants to become a dominant home retailer, adding that its customers want the retailer to be in the home space.
"They want us to sell appliances. It's been one of our best businesses and it's continuing to grow," he said. "We are very excited about our home strategy regarding appliances, furniture and mattresses along with our home install initiatives."


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FortiOS 6 – AntiVirus
Testing your antivirus configuration
You have configured your FortiGate unit to stop viruses, but you'd like to confirm your settings are correct. Even if you have a real virus, it would be dangerous to use for this purpose. An incorrect configuration will allow the virus to infect your network.
To solve this problem, the European Institute of Computer Anti-virus Research has developed a test file that allows you to test your antivirus configuration. The EICAR test file is not a virus. It cannot infect computers, nor can it spread or cause any damage. It's a very small file that contains a sequence of characters. Your FortiGate unit recognizes the EICAR test file as a virus so you can safely test your FortiGate unit antivirus configuration.
Go to http://www.fortiguard.com/antivirus/eicartest.html to download the test file (eicar.com) or the test file in a ZIP archive (eicar.zip).
If the antivirus profile applied to the security policy that allows you access to the Web is configured to scan HTTP traffic for viruses, any attempt to download the test file will be blocked. This indicates that you are protected.
Example scenarios
The following examples provide sample antivirus configuration scenarios.
Configuring simple default AntiVirus profile
If performance is not a real concern and the FortiGate's resources are not being stretched, it is perfectly reasonable to create one AntiVirus profile that covers the range of uses found in your environment. This example is one possible default configuration.
- This is an edited default profile and will be used on all security policies l It will need to scan for malware on all available protocols.
- Malware, botnets, and grayware should be blocked l The inspection method should be flow-based l A current FortiCloud account is available
Creating the profile – GUI
- In the following fields, enter the settings shown in the screenshot.
- Select Apply.
- Enable grayware scanning through the CLI.
config antivirus settings
set grayware enable
Creating the profile – CLI
- Enter the CLI by one of the following methods:
l SSH through a terminal emulator l CLI Console access l FortiExplorer's CLI mode
- Enter the following commands:
config antivirus profile
edit default
set comment "scan and delete virus" set inspection-mode flow-based set scan-botnet-connections block set ftgd-analytics suspicious config http
set options scan
config ftp set options scan
config imap set options scan
config pop3 set options scan
config smtp set options scan
config nntp set options scan
config smb set options scan
end end
- Enable grayware scanning config antivirus settings set grayware enable end
Setting up a basic proxy-based AntiVirus profile for email traffic
Small offices, whether they are small companies, home offices, or satellite offices, often have very simple needs. This example details how to enable antivirus protection on a FortiGate unit located in a satellite office.
- The satellite office does not have an internal email server. To send and retrieve email, the employees connect to an external mail server.
- There is a specific firewall security profile that handles the email traffic from the Internet to the mail server. The only traffic on this policy will be POP3 and IMAP and SMTP
- The company policy is to block viruses and connections to botnets.
- The FortiGate unit is a small model and the Internet bandwidth is limited so the policy is to not submit files to the FortiSandbox.
Creating the profile – GUI
- In the following fields, enter the settings shown below:
|Scans email traffic from Internet for malware
|Detect Viruses
|Inspected Protocols
|all checked (HTTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, MAPI, and FTP).
|Content Disarm and Reconstruction
|checked (optional) – used to remove exploitable content and replace it with content that is known to be safe.
For more information, see Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR)
|Original File Destination
|Destination to which files will be sent for inspection: FortiSandbox, File Quarantine, or Discard.
|Treat Windows Executables in Email Attachments as Viruses
|checked – also optionally decide whether or not to submit files matching particular types and/or file name patterns.
|Send Files to FortiSandbox Appliance for Inspection
|checked (All Supported Files).
|Use Virus Outbreak Prevention Database
|checked – used to preempt outbreaks before AV Signatures are created.
|Use FortiSandbox Database
|checked – supplements the AV Signature database.
- Select Apply.
Creating the profile – CLI
- Enter the CLI by one of the following methods:
l SSH through a terminal emulator l CLI Console widget l FortiExplorer's CLI mode
- Enter the following commands:
config antivirus profile edit "email-av" set comment "Scans email traffic from Internet for malware" set inspection-mode proxy config content-disarm set original-file-destination {fortisandbox | quarantine | discard} set …
config <protocol> set options scan
end end
- Additionally, if you wish to only send those files to FortiSandbox that heuristics determines as suspicious, enter the following (only available via the CLI):
config antivirus profile edit "email-av" set ftgd-analytics suspicious
For more information on how to strip content from various content types from documents (hyperlinks, linked objects, embedded objects, JavaScript code), see Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) and the FortiOS 6.0 CLI Reference.
Adding the profile to a policy
In this scenario the following assumptions will be made:
- The policy that the profile is going to be added to is an IPv4 policy. l The ID number of the policy is 11.
- The AntiVirus profile being added will be the "default" profile l The SSL/SSH Inspection profile used will be the "default" profile
Adding the profile – GUI
- Go to Policy & Objects > IPv4 Policy.
- Use your preferred method of finding a policy. l If the ID column is available you can use that.
l You can also choose based on your knowledge of the parameters of the policy l Select the policy with ID value of 11
- In the Edit Policy window, go to the Security Profiles section
- Turn ON AntiVirus, and in the drop down menu for the field, select default
- If the AntiVirus profile is proxy-based the Proxy Options field and drop down menu will be revealed.
- The SSL/SSH Inspection field will automatically be set to ON and one of the profiles will need to be selected from the drop down menu. In this case default is selected.
- The log options will depend on your requirements and resources but to verify that everything is working properly, it is a good idea to turn ON logging of All Sessions after setting up a new profile and after giving some time for logs to accumulate
- Turn on Antivirus.
- Select an antivirus profile.
- Select OK to save the security policy.
Adding the profile – CLI
To select the antivirus profile in a security policy — CLI
config firewall policy edit 11 set utm-status enable set profile-protocol-options default set av-profile basic_antivirus
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The show that's all about YOU
I started this program as a support for the incredibly successful AOF Festival which I created in 2005. The AOF Festival was a way -for people who had been challenged to find a way to showcase their work- to be seen.
Sure, you can use the internet but it just isn't the same as seeing your film on the big screen. That's where the Action On Film International Film Festival came in. We give filmmakers, writers, producers and talent the chance to see themselves and their work, the way it was supposed to be seen.
Well, the same thing is happening with this program. Filmmakers, writers, producers, directors, talent and other film creators get the chance to be seen via television talking about themselves, their work, their passion and futures.
What better medium than the one we all grew up with to showcase the talent that is all around us? Television is the medium of the people.
When I first started the AOF, I got filmmakers who had never been in front of the camera. They had never done interviews and they definitely didn't have the chance to talk about themselves in any meaningful way in front of an audience.
This show belongs to them. From the cameras to the crew and from the mics to broadcast, everything is about our creative stars and the work that they are doing.
I've always said that life and success are about risk. You're on your own out there. Sure, there are people out there who will help but you have to make the first step and you have to be willing to risk everything with each step you take.
This show is about risk and I'm taking risks, I hope you will too. The show reaches a million viewers a week all over the country.
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Brand Advocates are your Fans on Facebook who are actively engaging with your Brand. Identifying these people on Fans is easy on Simplify360.
- Go to INSIGHTS>Facebook Analytics
- Click on the Twitter Channel whose Analytics you want to see.
- On the LEFT-HAND menu, Click on FAN STATISTICS.
- Scrolls to the BOTTOM of the Dashboard
You can view your TOP FANS for last one week, one month and all time. These people are ranked based on their interaction with your brands.
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Kitty O'Shaunessy's been working in the Local Studies Library since Dan Leno was a lad. She's retiring next month so we're having a collection for her retirement present.
Imagine the consternation when it is discovered that the tin that had been labelled for this collection has been re-labelled by T.Aldous for the collection for to pay for the wine and nutes he bought the convalescent Warner. We now debate whether or not to carbon-date the fingerprints on the coins to determine which collection they were for.
Unbelievable tales from One Who Knows.
'It is a comfort in wretchedness to have companions in woe'.
We're taking a bit of a breather while the world rearranges its underpants. Meanwhile, the other blog is here.
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Ladies and gentlemen, and Tiddles the cat
Posted by Kevin Musgrove at 11/07/2008 01:32:00 pm
Labels: Library Management
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- The Topiary Cow said...
Co-opting all available funds for the retirment seems the best idea.
And any further contributory vessles should be handed around surreptitiously, person to person, to avoid falling into the wrong hands.
- 2:26 pm
- Kevin Musgrove said...
Ms Cow: well, it just so happens...
And I alsways send my donation in an envelope as I put not my trust in tins.
- 5:49 am
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since nobody seems to really care (especially BV crew), I've gathered up simple how-to on installing Android 8.This is unofficial, not supported by anyone (especially BV crew). Use at own risk.
Alright. So I've tried this few times, because I really wanted to try out Android 8, to see whether it is really that bad (bad == image from BV). It is working consistently for me, YMMV. I'm assuming you know how to use SP Flash Tool. I've used some more-or-less up-to-date version for Linux, but any recent will do.
1. Install BV8000Pro_blackview_20171219 from viewtopic.php?f=192&t=213272 via SP Flash Tool (firmware upgrade procedure). This is important, because I've tried few more recent ones and upgrade to Android 8.0 did'nt work.
2. Boot system, skip any setup, it'll get wiped anyway.
3. Upload BV8000Pro_blackview_2018062921 (Android 8.0 image) to your device via USB. (again, from viewtopic.php?f=192&t=213272)
4. Go to Settings->System->About->Software Update->Local update.
5. Phone will reboot, install, reboot, install, reboot etc
6. After everything is done go to Settings and factory reset the device
7. Go through full setup as per needs. Done.
Now if you want to root your Android 8 you need:
1. Download TWRP 3.1.1 by jemini : https://mega.nz/#!lEUwBAzK!OSyygGsLE9UC ... t7ihoWFNWw
2. Flash TWRP via SP Flash Tool (download only procedure).
3. Download Magisk https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases (zipfile, at the time of writing this I used https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v19.2/Magisk-v19.2.zip, but look for latest one)
4. Boot phone into TWRP
5. Now this is tricky. TWRP did not recognize my storage of any kind - md-crypted partition did not accept my passphrase I'm normally using for booting my phone. I've used external pendrive formatted into ext2 and OTG cable. I've put Magisk zipfile into there, mounted OTG thing and then used Install option to select the zipfile. Similar to here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/ just with extra step of using mount option for OTGUsb thing.
6. Select Reboot option and you're done.
Now few comments on Android 8. Root is working fine, I was able to install and use Adaway, Xposed. I am greatly disappointed with quality of Android 8.0 image. It is lacking features I really liked about BV 7.0 images - eye protection mode and even more important - Network access controll/firewall are missing. I've noticed few minor instabilities within applications (Touch Pal keyboard crashes constantly). I truly wish BV crew released sources and all the tools possible. I was happy to introduce my friends to the brand, but now, after shitty work that BV does to the community - I'll be very clearly and strongly disrecommending BV brand to anyone. It's sad that something that good went bad so quickly


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In response to Chantal's and other requests for this recipe - here 'tis. It is a French Recipe and one which works out perfectly every time. I have only made it with redcurrants though, so would be interested to hear how it turns out if anyone tries it with blackcurrants.
3lbs fresh red/blackcurrants
3 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
Put the currants and 1/3 cup water in a large saucepan and cook for about 8 mins over med-high heat.
Remove from heat and mash the fruit with a potato masher of back of wooden spoon.
Strain through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup, pressing on the solids to remove all of the juice. It should yield 4 cups of juice. Discard the solids.
Pour the juice into a saucepan and stir in the sugar. Place over med-high heat and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 mins.
Place a tablespoon of the jelly onto a cold plate (I put one in the freezer beforehand). It is ready once it ripples when pushed with your finger.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam (I barely get any, so I don't bother). Ladle jelly into sterilised jars wiping rims with dishcloth. Seal well.
In the meantime, bring a large stockpot of water to a boil and place jars in it. Allow to sit for 10 mins. Remove and let cool. Press the centre of the lids to check they don't give.
To be honest, I am not sure what the waterbath bit at the end does and not sure it is entirely necessary. I have done it each time though.
Also, mine never seems to yield 4 cups of juice, so I simply adjust the amount of sugar to the juice I end up with.
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Shooting on Antonio Banderas' new feature, "Salty," will conclude this week in the Chilean cities of Santiago and Valparaiso, the filmmakers said Thursday.
The culture, people and landscapes of Chile made the country an ideal location for the film, director Simon West said in a statement.
"Salty" tells the story of a decadent Spanish rocker and recovering sex addict (Banderas) whose wife (Bond girl Olga Kurylenko) is kidnapped during a vacation.
West, known for the 2001 film "Tomb Raider," praised Chile as a country "where things work."
"Chile has all the faculties necessary to become a global film location," Culture Minister Ernesto Ottone said.
In terms of financing, "Salty" is a unique film. Simon West turned to equity crowdfunding in order to raise money for this movie. The project was undertaken by SyndicateRoom, the fastest growing equity crowdfunding platform in the UK.
While crowdfunding a film is nothing new – the film Veronica Mars has been one of the most successful projects – equity crowdfunding for a major Hollywood film is.
With equity crowdfunding the film "Salty" will be different to the traditional crowdfunding model because investors could easily make money if the movie is a hit – they'll get equity in exchange for investment.
Director Simon West believes that this way of funding means he has more creative freedom than if he was funded through the studio system.
"When I investigated it, it sounds like a really interesting way to finance your independent film instead of going to a bank or a hedge fund. People invest in your project and actually become share holders so we can actually raise the money for the film with a lot of people instead of going to one financial institution and the benefit of that, for me, is that I get a lot of creative freedom because I don't really have anyone to answer to."
"So I can make the film I want to make." (Agencies)


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These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 60!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live in the burbs and work in the city (Chicago, the best city in the world). I'm an aunt, a friend and a colleague. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
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As one of the biggest cities on the Space Coast and Brevard County in Florida state, Melbourne is also typically one of the best spots for business. Its up-and-coming midtown is full of stores, nightlife, and world-class restaurants. Want to party a special event? Chart House is one of the most memorable special-occasion stops in Melbourne. Or if you're watching for seafood with a magnificent view, don't miss River Rocks, where you can eat out on the piers with a scene of lingering dolphins. Squid Lips Overwater Grill is another famous spot for seafood and a water scene. Melbourne gives more than local seafood. It is also home to an unusual number of sophisticated dining choices, like Continental Flambe or Alexandria Mediterranean Grill. Island Pasta Company gives a new spin on your Italian luxury food preferences. And Meg O'Malley's is where to go when you have a craving for Irish fare – and of course, a Guinness to wear it down. If you demand something quick and satisfying (but not draining on the funds), turn by Long Doggers for the biggest hot dog, you'll apparently ever try.
Best dining choices in Melbourne Florida
River Rocks concentrates on seafood, but its access from the land won't neglect your need – particularly the steak. The restaurant also owns a full cheese menu and pasta alternatives. River Rocks is recognized for its beverages, too, with an extended wine list and trademark cocktails, such as the Oxygen Stoli, an inventive mixture of St. Germaine elderflower liqueur, champagne, and muddled fresh strawberries. Although the menu is top-notch, it also holds a family-friendly environment with a particular sand area for the children.
It wouldn't be honest to have a top list in this area without at least one true praise to surfing. Long Doggers has that incorporated. Come as you are – yes, even after daylight of surfing. Get a quick foot-long "Mork Dog" at the glass, or rest for a Beach Bum meal, like a crab cube with a handful of sides. Everything here's unplanned. After all, Long Doggers declares itself a "thoroughly relaxed" grill and drink. Bonus: People with sensitivities will enjoy the full gluten-free menu. Find Long Doggers as five different places in Florida state.
While on your visit to Melbourne, if you would want to travel to any other city like Orlando, Miami, Vero Beach or Fort Lauderdale by using the best ground transportation; simply click on a link below as it could be the best option for your travel need:
A local, random favorite, Squid Lips is all about freshness. But it's more than the usual beachfront grill. The food here is grilled over an open oak-wood fire, and nothing is pre-made pre-breaded. Begin with the Cajun bacon-covered points, which will make your tongue for the trademark black cherry pepper pork. The complainer cakes are another love. If you're looking for some beachy relaxation with your food, you can often catch live music here, too. Find two Squid Lips in the land, one in Melbourne and another in Sebastian. Come by boat, if you want the quintessential Space Coast adventure.


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When the namesake of the Santa Cruz commercial photography studio "Thomas Burke & Others" retired, the Others decided it was time for a re-brand.
Their logo was already looking dated, and since the studio was moving into cutting-edge digital rendering as well as photography, a very new look was called for.
We began by paring the name down to its initials. Then by thinking sleek, modern and cleeeean (and working through many many pages of sketches and comps), I shaped their look into this:
I love it. Strong and simple, light and open, it's a timeless look that should age beautifully, and suggests "creative studio" without resorting to pixels or camera lens.
A suite of complementary colors, typefaces, and a style guide were developed to help the studio understand and work with their new look. For a certain sort of mind, these detailed reference works are actually pretty fun to do!
The warm secondary golds work perfectly as complementary colors, just dark enough to hold up in typography, but light enough to serve as solid backgrounds as well. And they even evoke sunny Santa Cruz.
The website had recently undergone a nice redesign, so working in the new logo, color scheme, and typefaces went very smoothly too.
There's more, of course — email newsletter, presentation template, QuickBooks invoicing template, and so on … but this will do for now .
Another logo design, another satisfied client.


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Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
Hello everyone! First of all, happy Transgender Day of Visibility! I have not been a member of LGBTQ+ of FIRST for very long, but we are a very fun and accepting community. Today, being trans day of visibility, I and people everywhere are coming out and being visible. This day is wonderful because we are raising awareness and showing that there are strong, confident, and wonderful trans people all over the world in every skill and profession. I am so proud of every single one of you, closeted or out, questioning or positive, whoever you are. I am proud of you! You are strong! I would like to give a loud proud shoutout to all of the wonderful, smart transgender people of FIRST! You are all amazing people, you are very smart, and you are what makes FIRST, FIRST!
- Nia
Ambassador, LGBTQ+ of FIRST
LGBTQ+ of FIRST 2020 Pin Distribution
Good evening! It's that time of year again; we're ready to start sending out pins and we need your help! The Rainbow STEM Alliance has set up this GoFundMe so you can donate directly to them. Donations will go towards funding our logo pins, new pronoun pins, and other goals for their organization. Huge thanks to RSA for everything you do, you guys are the best!
In addition, we need all the promotion we can get, so we'll be launching a campaign soon featuring stories about how the pins are important to you, a spotlight from RSA themselves, and more! On the note of stories, we want to hear from you! Feel free to share any significant moments you had involving LGBTQ+ of FIRST pins in this Google Form. These will be posted on the blog, so feel free to leave any names in your story blank or use pseudonyms.
Lastly, we would be extremely grateful if you feel safe sharing this fundraiser. Please don't feel like you have to if it's unsafe to do so, but we could use the help if you're willing to shout us out on social media. Just make sure to link the GoFundMe above, we'd really appreciate it!
Huge thanks to everyone involved in making this happen! These pins are a symbol of our organization and values and we're glad to have this opportunity for another year. We'll keep you updated as we reach new milestones!
LGBTQ+ of FIRST Staff
The first Pride parade was in 1970, in the beginning of the Gay Liberation Movement and following the Stonewall Riots. At the time, the opposition to allowing LGBTQ+ people to coexist with the general population was contentious: many LGBTQ+ people lived in "gay villages" or "gay ghettos," with little opportunity and significant violence. The Pride parade was a statement that we're a part of this world too and that we won't be swept to the side. The well-known chant "We're here, we're queer" is a political statement, making it clear that we do not intend to be brushed away into ghettos or to leave behind who we are. There are thousands of us, walking down your streets, our streets, being who we are, and we're not leaving. Despite the threats and legal assaults, the Gay Liberation Movement pushed through and made its message loud and clear.
Fifty years since the Stonewall Riots, Pride looks a bit different than it originally did. Today, your average Pride parade is a time for celebration and includes city officials, companies, and the general public. There's certainly a lot to celebrate. Over the last fifty years, dozens of countries have legalized same-sex relationships and begun to treat LGBTQ+ people as they would any other citizen. The road there was not easy and is not over, but Pride is when we look back and show pride in our accomplishments.
It is also to show pride in who we are. Due to things like a general lack of acceptance, the stigma on standing out in this way, and the difficulties homophobia and transphobia has caused people in their lives, it's easy to be ashamed or embarrassed to be a part of this community. However, it should be even easier to say that it's a part of who you are and to be proud of it, just as you would for any other aspect of yourself. Going to Pride means seeing thousands of people celebrating what others would shun, making it just a bit easier to say that it's something you're proud. For me, going to Pride meant not feeling like the odd one out for the first time. I was free to feel good about myself without feeling the slightest judgment or strangeness, which is really something everyone deserves to feel.
Despite the progress, things aren't perfect now. Pride parades often are accompanied with protestors denouncing what they consider wrong or immoral. Even worse, Pride isn't always a safe place to be, especially surrounding the parade. Just this year, we've had to deal with Nazis and active shooter scares. That same violence that the 1970s movement protested still exists today, intimidating and harming people simply celebrating who they are.
Whether in 1970 or 2019, the Pride Parade has the same message: we're here, we're queer, and we're not leaving. And that's something to be proud of.
What Pride Means To Me
Ah, Pride month is here. I know this because Target and Macy's both have their displays of requisite rainbow clothing, a garment to wear that says, "look at me! I'm-" I'm what, exactly? Gay? Queer? Something on a spectrum to be labeled? And why is this month different than other months?
Pride Month, like many things in culture and history, is complicated. Its history is a wonderful mix of defiance, joy, sadness, and most certainly, passion. To me, Pride Month is a celebration of who we are, a reminder of where we've been, a protest against injustices, and a joyous hope for a better world to come.
As a celebration, Pride month allows us all to be who we are, in whatever form that takes. My name is Tom, I use he/him pronouns, and I identify as Bi.
A few months ago, I was at a performance of the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus. One of the men had a service dog, and during the question and answer period a high schooler asked "whose dog was it?" The gentleman shared an answer I will not soon forget. He said that the service dog was a promise to his longtime partner who died from AIDS. He would continue to use his voice to make a difference in this world, fighting for equality and rights. Not that long ago, being gay meant not having the same rights as others, with the very real possibility of being arrested.
Newsweek summarized the complex history of Pride here: https://www.newsweek.com/pride-month-2019-stonewall-50th-anniversary-history-lgbtq-america-history-1440491. Sophia Waterfield writes, "You have to understand that in the 1950s all U.S. states had laws criminalizing same-sex sexual behavior. You could be arrested and even imprisoned for even proposition[ing] someone for sex in public. Lesbians and gay men were routinely fired from their jobs if their boss or coworkers discovered their sexual orientation.
"The laws criminalizing same-sex activity gradually disappeared from state penal codes over the years but the U.S. Supreme Court only called them unconstitutional in 2003 in Lawrence v. Texas."
I find it amazing that the current generation of youth are so accepting of others' sexual and gender identities. Is the world at 100% acceptance? I would be naive to say yes. But it's far better than even a decade or two ago, which is great progress. Each Pride event is an opportunity to demand acceptance, to demand the same basic rights as any others - human rights. The right to exist, the right to be free in one's actions, the right to love, the right to body autonomy, the right to dance - every right that is afforded to heterosexual, cisgender people should be applied in the same positive manner to everyone on the gender and sexuality spectrums.
Pride reminds us what the best in all of us can be - welcoming, inclusive, and, well, proud.
I love being a part of this wonderful community of LGBTQ+, but there are times where I feel I don't belong. I sometimes wonder, "am I 'gay' enough to be a part of a conversation?" Because I have done some things and not others, do those things make me less of an LGBTQ+ person? As I look back at the history of Pride, and where we are today, seeing the amazing people who are so welcoming into the LGBTQ+ group, I can answer my own question - if you identify in any way or part of this group, then you are a part of this amazing band of humanity.
So, here I am with this message to you. Pride month is just that - a moment to let yourself be proud. Be proud of who you are. Be proud of where we've come as a group. Be proud of where we're going.
I may even buy something rainbow this year.
TDoV 2019 LGBTQ+ Of FIRST
Happy Trans Day of Visibility to the FIRST community! The International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual holiday celebrated around the world on March 31st. The day is dedicated to celebrating transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people and their accomplishments, as well as bringing attention to the struggles these communities are still facing.
Visibility can be a funny thing to navigate as a trans person. Some trans people may not have a choice in being 'visibly' trans, some may choose to be more open about being trans, and others consider their trans experience very private. As someone who went through FIRST programs when closeted and feeling as if I might be the only trans person in FIRST, to now, choosing to be selective about who or what communities know I am trans, I can attest to having many choices to make concerning my visibility as a trans individual.
For all my trans brothers, sisters, and siblings, there is no wrong path to take when it comes to your own visibility. You may want to tell everyone you're trans, or you may be at or want to be at a point where you never tell anyone else. You may also, like many transgender people, be somewhere in the middle, or still at a point where you haven't told anyone. However you feel most comfortable, most authentic, or are safest is the correct choice. There is nobody who can tell you how much visibility is the correct choice.
If you are a cis ally to trans people, it is important for you to respect trans people's privacy. If a trans person tells you they are trans or you knew someone before they transitioned, don't share with others unless you have been instructed otherwise. Even if you get questions directly about whether someone is transgender or 'a boy or a girl.' If you're not sure how they would want you to answer those questions, ask when or if they come out to you or politely in a private format.
Whether you are a trans person looking for community or a cis person looking to be a good ally, realize that being transgender is not something you can always see. There are trans students on FIRST teams all over the world and in all four FIRST programs, there are trans mentors and coaches working with FIRST teams, there are trans volunteers at many FIRST events in many different roles. There are trans family members- parents, siblings, even grandparents- attending FIRST events in the stands. Trans people are in FIRST, are supporting FIRST, and are an important part of the FIRST community, no matter how visible we might be.
For young people coming up through the range of FIRST programs, there are stereotypes about the kinds of people who participate in robotics, including assumptions about everything from race and gender to body type and intellect. It's visible in how team members interact with each other, in the ways that mentors treat their students, and even in how students are treated by non-participants.
In the same way that blatant acts of homophobia can make LGBTQ+ students feel unwelcome, reinforcing stereotypes about skill and talent has the effect of making STEM feel inaccessible for certain demographics.
This organization was created by a group of students who felt that their needs weren't being met within the FIRST community. In those first days, many of us rallied around the fact that we felt we were being pushed into certain roles specifically because we were LGBTQ+. We were taken less seriously than our straight/cis counterparts because of misconceptions our fellow students and mentors had about us. We were passed over for opportunities or treated differently by those around us.
These issues were specifically relevant for LGBTQ+ men and trans individuals. It's important to note that these experiences are similar to the experiences of women in STEM, regardless of sexual orientation. It boils down to the perception of the role masculinity plays in the STEM community. Despite continuing efforts to make STEM more accessible, it is still a predominantly male field. Many stereotypes about LGBTQ+ men and trans individuals target their failure to achieve society's expectations of masculinity. This failure is translated into internalized biases about their skills and talents.
In action, it's the assumption that an LGBTQ+ person can't perform certain tasks as well as a straight/cisgender person, so they should be delegated to different things. Often, they're moved away from things like mechanical and fabrication, the traditionally "masculine" roles on a team, because of the belief that they won't be interested or won't do as well.
Limitations are placed on what students can accomplish by assuming what they'll be interested in or skilled at based on sexuality or gender identity. By categorizing or treating students differently based on these factors, access to opportunities is cut off.
When I joined a FIRST team, I was almost immediately funneled into the business aspects of the team. My desire to learn how to design and fabricate was slowly stifled, because I was assigned busy work while my straight male teammates learned important skills. Alternatively, I was given every opportunity to take initiative within awards and documentation, a section of the team my mentors thought I'd do better in. Eventually, I gave up trying to be actively involved in the mechanical elements, because I felt like I was ramming my head against a wall. Instead, I poured my time and energy into the things that my teammates and mentors let me do without any opposition.
This type of environment deters LGBTQ+ students from being involved in FIRST and pursuing careers in STEM. When spaces feel constrictive or discriminatory, people don't want to stay. When these students are treated differently or pushed into certain aspects of their teams, the message sent is that they don't belong.
By reinforcing stereotypes, spaces become increasingly homogenized, stifling diversity and making those who are different feel unwelcome. Students who would have excelled are driven away, because those around them are saying it's just not for them. In the process, this removes opportunities for great innovation, weakening teams, FIRST programs, and the future of the STEM industry as a whole.
As mentors, teachers, and coaches, the worst thing you can do is assume the strengths of your students based on arbitrary factors. When dealing with a lot of students, it can be difficult to get to know everyone individually and help them discover their strengths and talents, and this type of categorizing may even be completely unintentional. However, activities that gauge interest and allow students to try different things give opportunities for growth and development of new skills. Instead of thinking you know what's best for them based on stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people, consider the internalized biases that influence those misconceptions and challenge them. This creates a better team environment and sets your students up for success.
You're not alone
Coming out for anyone is hard. Whether you're coming out about being Gay, Bi, Trans, or anything else on the spectrum of queerness, there is always a little bit of nervousness that you feel. The thought of "Will they accept me?" or "Do I really need to tell them this?" or something else might pass through your head. And people get different results. Some people are accepted with open arms, and the feeling of relief washes over them as the friend/family member or whoever they came out to accepts them for who they are. However, a lot of people experience something that isn't quite approval but isn't quite rejection either, and others aren't so lucky, where they experience rejection, being shunned, and are even sometimes kicked out for being who they are. And there are those that because they are fearful of being shunned, rejected, or kicked out must stay hidden, or they choose to not come out because they already know what will happen if they do.
I had an eye-opening experience my Junior year when I went to Worlds. It was my first year as a Representative for LGBTQ+ of FIRST, and I was excited for many reasons, one of the reasons being that I got to hand out the pride pins and ribbons and hopefully meet new people. I remember walking with one of my friends when there was a person who stopped me and asked where I got the pin and the ribbon I was wearing. I explained to them that I was a Representative of LGBTQ+ of FIRST, that I was handing them out, and that they could have one if they wanted it. They told me that while they did want one, they would have to decline my offer, because their team would make fun of them, that they weren't out to their team, and it wouldn't be a good idea for them to have that. But I still gave them a pride pin and a "They/Them" ribbon, saying that they could have it in secret and that their team didn't have to know about it.
That experience changed me, because although I knew some of the hardships that LGBTQ+ people went through, all the hatred and stereotyping and other awful things they had to either endure or be afraid of, I was lucky enough to live in a community where I didn't experience a lot of those things. And while I and a lot of others were lucky, there are others, like that person I met, who don't have the luxury of being able to be open about who they are. There are people who live in communities that aren't as open-minded, and they have to deal with things that people in more open-minded communities don't have to deal with. And to everyone who has to deal with that, who has to stay in the closet or deal with rude, stereotyping, or even hateful comments, there will always be someone out there who likes you and accepts you for who you are. In some cases those people might be a friend or a family member, but in other cases they might be someone who lives far away from you or someone that you haven't met yet. However dire your situation might seem, however small you may feel, and however many people don't accept your queer identity, there will always be people out there that will welcome you for who you are and will love you because of that queer identity. So for anyone who has to deal with the stereotyping and the hateful comments, just remember, that for the number of people that dislike you, there are the same if not more people out there that will like you, despite or even because of your queerness.
My Experiences Coming Out
I have always been different; I just didn't know why until about two years ago. I started to discover myself through robotics and the friends I had at the time. Once I found out that I was a lesbian, I felt a sense of clarity. With this clarity, however, came the question that comes to every person who is LGBTQ+: "Should I come out?" This question comes with a lot of sub-questions. "Who all should I come out to?" "When should I come out?" "How should I come out?" There are an infinite number of answers to these questions, but your answers will have an impact on yourself and the people around you.
The first people I came out to were some of my closest friends. They had already come out themselves, so I knew that they would be accepting. Their positive reaction gave me the confidence to continue coming out to those closest to me. I even found that some of my friends already suspected that I was gay.
By this point, I had gained the confidence to come out to the most important people in my life: my parents. The overall positive reactions I had gotten from people thus far had helped me to gain courage in order to make this huge jump. Since my friends had already suspected I was a lesbian, I had just assumed my parents suspected it too. I came out to my mom after a robotics meeting. Looking back, it probably wasn't the best time to do so, because she was already in bed and super tired. Long story short, she was very confused. Judging by her reaction, she had no idea whatsoever, and I had caught her completely off guard. Other than this, however, nothing negative had really come out of the situation, so I counted it as a success.
I had plans to come out to my dad the next day. He had been working late the day I came out to my mom, so I figured I'd tell him after school. When I got home, my mother immediately pulled me aside to talk about my sexuality, which is understandable. After only a few minutes, I realized that she had told my dad without my permission. While it wasn't really a big deal in my situation, this action could have dire consequences for other people. I quickly realized that my mom didn't know that she wasn't supposed to tell anyone. I told her this, but it didn't seem to stick with her because she continued to out me to people, some of which were not accepting at all.
The important takeaway from this situation is to make sure that you clarify to people you come out to that they shouldn't out you to other people. Unless you give them explicit permission, no one should out you. If you find that someone has been outing you, make sure that they understand why what they're doing is wrong. Explain to them that coming out to someone can be such a fragile process. It is a very personal journey, and if they truly want to accept you then they should respect that fact. Luckily, my mom stopped outing me to people after I explained this to her in more depth.
When coming out to people, it is important to explain everything, even if you think it is basic knowledge. Taking your time to fully explain things can help to prevent situations like mine. Even if you do this, however, not everyone will be accepting. The important thing is to remember this, and be prepared for it. Personally, there have been people in my life who were not accepting, and I've had to drift apart from them. Even though this made me sad, I am overall better off. Surrounding yourself with negative people can lower your self confidence and make you feel bad for being who you are. If you surround yourself with accepting people though, you will have a more positive mindset and healthier relationships that will lead you to accepting yourself.
Today we would like to invite our friends at the Rainbow STEM Alliance for a guest blog post!
Here's what RSA has to say:
Thank you to the LGBTQ+ of FIRST student group for allowing us to have a guest blog post this week! First off, a bit about The Rainbow STEM Alliance. The mission of The Rainbow STEM Alliance, Inc. shall be to promote acceptance and inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, etc. youth within the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics educational fields. The Rainbow STEM Alliance (RSA) was founded by Jon Kentfield, Brian Boehler and Tom Wexler. These three individuals are alumni and volunteers of FIRST , an organization that plans and hosts robotics competitions for young people. They saw through the students involved that there is a need to help and support LGBTQ+ youth competing on teams. RSA's initial focus will be to support LGBTQ+ youth in the FIRST Progression of Programs, with goals to expand to other STEM Education programs in the near future. The RSA is running a Go Fund Me as a means to get funding for LGBTQ+ of FIRST lapel pins (something co-founder Jon Kentfield has previously done in the past), as well as pronoun ribbons, etc. We look to have funding complete by January 5th, 2019.
If you would like to support this project, please visit our Go Fund Me at:
We are also set up on AmazonSmile! You can donate to us just by buying things on Amazon, but starting at the smile.amazon.com address! To sign up, go to smile.amazon.com and choose The Rainbow Stem Alliance Inc. as your favorite charity. The best part is, you can start an order in your amazon app, and finish it on smile.amazon.com
A bit more about the founders:
Jon Kentfield, President of The Rainbow STEM Alliance, has been a participant in FIRST since 2000 as a student on a FIRST LEGO League team, and went on to be a part of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 173, as well as mentor their FIRST initiatives through, at the time, the FIRST Vex Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League. He has gone on to volunteer for the different FIRST programs in some capacity since 2003, and currently works for a Crown Supplier to the FIRST Robotics Competition. He has seen first hand what it means to students to have this resource, and continues to promote LGBTQ+ of FIRST at every event possible, usually by wearing a lapel pin, and attending the LGBTQ+ of FIRST meet ups whenever possible.
Tom Wexler serves as the Treasurer of RSA. He started as a student in 2000 on a FIRST Robotics Competition team, and began volunteering in 2003. As a volunteer, Tom has served as a former Senior Volunteer Coordinator for FIRST Mid-Atlantic and a current MC in FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge. He has also mentored FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition Teams in the greater Philadelphia area. Tom currently works in the Technology Department for a suburban K-12 public school district. He sees how important representation and equity are for LGBTQ+ students within STEM competitions, and hopes that this new organization can have a meaningful impact on students across the globe.
Brian Boehler is the Secretary of The Rainbow STEM Alliance. He has been a part of FIRST since 1999 when he joined a FIRST LEGO League team. Since then, he has helped to mentor and coach various teams. In 2007, he began judging and volunteering at events and in 2011, became the Robotics Director for an education-based non-profit. Now, he runs events for all 4 levels of FIRST Programs within the Northern Indiana area.
For more information about The Rainbow STEM Alliance, please visit our website and social media:
Twitter: @STEMRainbow
Instagram: @STEMRainbow
Facebook: facebook.com/STEMRainbow
Web: therainbowstemalliance.org
Volunteer System for Trans/NB folks
Competition season for FIRST® LEGO® League and FIRST® Tech Challenge is starting to move into full swing, and with competitions come volunteers. The volunteer process is pretty straightforward for many of us, and there are lots of resources about how to sign up on firstinspires.org. However, trans and nonbinary folks can find themselves questioning how to fill out forms that ask for name and gender.
I contacted FIRST® staff to ask about how the system worked in regards to name and gender and how to fill things out to ensure that background checks go through and volunteers are as a comfortable as possible. Be aware that some things may change and that this is primarily applicable to volunteers over 18. If you are still a minor, Youth Protection Program screenings will be unnecessary and you should be able to register using any name you want- just make sure your background check runs through accurately if you volunteer after turning 18. If you're over 18, you'll need to follow the guidelines below.
When you initially go to register for an account, you will need to fill out your correct date of birth and your legal first and last name. This information is used for background screening, so it's important that it matches legal documents.
However, once you have your account set up and are able to log in, you will see an option to edit your information on your dashboard. Here you can put in your actual name, or a nickname. This field should be the name which is printed on name badges and used in correspondence- FIRST® staff and volunteer coordinators should be the only ones who view the legal name, and they should be respectful of using your preferred name.
Further down on the information page, you should also see a 'demographic' information field, with a field for gender. Fill this out however you'd like (there's a non binary option), or leave it as 'not specified.' This information is not used in background checks, just to inform FIRST about the demographics of their volunteers and participants.
If you have any more questions about filling out or updating your profile, or about volunteering in general, you can contact firstname.lastname@example.com, or reach out to your local partners and directors about events in your area. If you have questions or concerns about a specific event, don't be hesitant to reach out the volunteer coordinator- part of their job is making sure the volunteer experience is a good one, and they should be able to help you out.
FIRST® does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, age, religion/creed, and military/veteran status in its programs and activities. If you have inquiries about the non-discrimination policy, or concerns about how you or other participants in FIRST® programs (students or volunteers) are being treated at events, you can contact Lee Doucette (email@example.com) for support or assistance.
About LGBTQ+ of FIRST
LGBTQ+ of FIRST is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ+ participants in FIRST Robotics. LGBTQ+ of FIRST was started to spread visibility of the LGBTQ+ community within FIRST and help teams become safe spaces for their members.
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Review of Trixies Black Car Seat Belt Cover x2
Two basic car seatbelt covers by Trixie, both in black and meant for your front car seatbelts. Will they keep your seatbelts from annoying you on long journeys and make the ride that more comfortable.
You get 2 seatbelt covers by Trixies, they are a no-nonsense seatbelt cover in black. They wrap and unwrap around your seatbelt with ease using velcro. There really isn't much to it, unvelcro, wrap around your seatbelt where you want it and re-apply the velcro.
The seatbelt cover is 27.5cm in length and just slightly wider than your cars seat belt. It is fully padded along it's entire length and will also stop your clothes getting caught.
They are very comfortable and definitely felt great on our neck and chest area.
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- Will suit all cars being black
- Padded nicely along it's length
- Very well made
- Simple to fit
- Because it isn't fitted it may slip up and down the seat belt when not in use, nothing to write home about though
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The 2016 Summer Olympics games are taking place this month from August 5-21, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Here are some great photos of popular and very pretty female soccer star Louisa Necib who is playing for France at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
(Photo by Mickael Denet)
Louisa Necib was born on January 23, 1987, in Marseille, France.
(Photo by Pierre-Yves Beaudouin)
Louisa Necib is a midfielder in soccer and she is well known for her attacking skills and gifted play-making as well as her pretty looks.
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Since 2007, Louisa Necib has played professionally for Lyon the most successful women's soccer club in France.
(Photo by Alainalele)
Louisa Necib has played for the French national women's soccer team since 2005 but she is planning on retiring from the national team after the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Going into the 2016 Rio Olympics, Louisa Necib has scored 34 goals in international play for France.
(Photo by Pierre-Yves Beaudouin)
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Getting To Know........Leilani Gibson
In December,
Gibson, a 3rd grader from Brooklyn, NY finished 9th at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in South Carolina. Leilah was kind enough to answer a series of questions so we could get to know her a bit better.
Tell us about your experience running at the national championships in South Carolina.
I was soo excited to run at the national championships because I worked very hard in the regionals, boy did I have a great time it was soo many girls all running together and I wanted to get out fast. I made it to the top ten out of over 200 girls and I was soo proud. A lot of the girls were very nice to me and people I didn't know were cheering for me. I didn't know some of the people who knew my name and I was proud. I loved it.
Tell us about how you starting running?
I started running with my family at McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY at the age of 3 years old. I was chasing my older brother and I kept running and running. My very first competition was in the winter of 2010 at the Colgate Women's Games at the age of 4 years old, I was only old enough to run as a baby runner. I was very fast.
What is your favorite color?
Sky Blue And Purple.
How often do you run?
I practice 4 - 5 days a week.
Do you have a coach?
Yes. My mother and father coach me. They keep it really fun. We run the obstacle courses that they sets up as part of my training.
What do you enjoy about running?
I enjoy the excitement of running it makes me happy to challenge myself to run faster. I love to move up while racing the other girls and also to run with other people that I have raced against for a long time. It is fun to me to run long distances. The crowd cheering makes me excited also.
Who is your favorite athlete?
I have two favorite athletes. Allyson Felix and Alysia Montano
Who are your role models?
Sandra Richards Ross is one of my role models because she inspires me to be successful in my races she is an Olympian with a style of her own and I really like her personality.
What is your favorite food?
All Seafood but mostly crabs.
What are your goals for the track season?
My goals are always to pr and run faster. I want to go to nationals every time that I can.
What are your favorite running shoes?
My favorite running shoes are my Nike Zoom Rival
Tell Us A Bit About School - What are your favorite subjects?
I enjoy reading and writing stories. Math is my favorite subject.
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It is when we stop doing our best work that our enthusiasm for the job wanes. We must motivate ourselves to do our very best. And by our example lead others to do their best as well. Truett Cathy
Archive for the 'Encouragement' Category
Motivate YourselfMay 3, 2015
Dream, do, pursueMarch 25, 2015
Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you […]
Count Your BlessingsJanuary 13, 2015
No matter how bad someone has it, there are others who have it worse. Remembering that makes life a lot easier and allows you to take pleasure in the blessings you have been given. Lou Holtz
Scars can be goodNovember 28, 2014
What you think is scarring your mind may be actually feeding your soul. The pain that you believe will control you is actually helpful and will become fuel of hope for others along the way. Anonymous
Take charge, take actionNovember 20, 2014
Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action. Walter Anderson
Let Integrity Trump ConvenienceOctober 9, 2014
Always choose the harder right over the easier wrong. Anonymous
SmileSeptember 7, 2014
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. Anonymous
Don't Minimize Your IdeasSeptember 3, 2014
The magic happens when a mediocre person takes a mediocre idea and implements the idea with passion and enthusiasm that inspires others. Anonymous
Practice Makes PerfectAugust 7, 2014
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task had become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Joy Comes in the MorningJuly 15, 2014
"Joy erupts like an explosive volcano when the period of pain has passed. It seems ironic to welcome pain. However, it is from pain that gratitude gets its source." Anonymous


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Epistle Sonata in C Major, K263
Between 1772 and 1780 Mozart wrote 17 Church Sonatas which were also known as Epistle Sonatas. They were all written as brief interludes to link the epistle and gospel sections in the Mass, and in the case of Mozart's fully composed masses they were intended for performance between the Gloria and the Credo. Several were interpolated into Mozart's own masses, and others were composed for masses with music by other composers. The instrumentation varied to fall in line with whichever instruments were in use throughout the mass, so, for instance, there are some that are composed for solo organ, and some for strings with continuo accompaniment. Their brevity is in keeping with the compact concision of Mozart's entire masses of this period, a major reason being the precise requirements issued by the Archbishop of Salzburg, who was Mozart's employer at this time, as also he was of Mozart's father Leopold. He specifically wanted short masses and he categorically instructed that the music should not prolong the services unnecessarily. He also decreed that it should not be too heavy or academic - in other words he was instructing Mozart to write in a style that today would be termed 'accessible'! Considering the strictures under which Mozart had to compose, it is remarkable how inventive and inspired many of his Masses were, and even in the miniature little Epistle Sonatas he produced music of imagination and colour, perfectly crafted.
The C major Epistle Sonata, K263, dates from 1776 when Mozart wrote his Missa longa, K 262, named as such as it was unusually long. Presumably the Archbishop allowed it! It is a majestic Sonata, with optional parts for woodwind, trumpets and timpani.
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Big Blue Invitational - Final Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee State closed out the regular season with a fourth place finish at their own Big Blue Invitational at the Hermitage Golf Course. The Tigers shot a 9-over, 297, during the final round to finish at 16-over, 592.
TSU finished one stroke behind Tennessee Tech and 12 strokes behind team champion, Belmont. The Bruins held off a charge by Murray State, who fell one stroke short of a tie for the title.
Belmont was led by individual medalist, Ashton Van Horn, who led the field with a 6-under, 138, over the two days. Sam Gatlin fell off the pace with a 3-over, 75, on Tuesday to finish in a tie for fourth. Jermey Fultz led the charge for the Tigers as he completed the day with a 1-under, 71, and at 1-under, 143, to claim third in the field of 89.
Fultz recorded the third most birdies of the tournament with eight and led all players in play of the par-3's for the two days at 2-under. On Tuesday, Fultz found success with his wedge as he hit to within three feet of the hole from 60 yards on par-4, 4th, and from 102 yards out on the par-4, 5th, to notch birdies. He continued his strong play with another 1-under on the par-5, 8th, where he got up-and-down.
The sophomore chipped in on the par-3, 12th, from 25 feet, then proceeded to birdie 15 from 20 feet as he hit a 7-iron from 147 into the wind.
Gatlin finished the BBI with the second most birdies, nine, of all golfers and was second best in play of all par-4's with play at 4-under.
Rosario Falzone posted the third lowest scoring round for the Tigers with a 2-over, 74. The freshman hit nine fairways and nine greens on Tuesday, while notching a pair of birdies. Falzone registered his first as he chipped from 20 feet on the par-4, 10th, and sank a 30-foot putt on the par-4, 18th, for his second.
Todd McGill delivered the final scoring mark for TSU with a 5-over, 77, while Drew Owens shot a non-scoring 89.
Blake Burgett carded a 91 and Myles Rivers posted a 92, playing as individuals.
The Tigers will take a week off before competing at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships on April 25-27.
3. Jermey Fultz 72-71=143
4. Sam Gatlin 69-75=144
35. Rosario Falzone 78-74=152
56. Todd McGill 80-77=157
76. Drew Owens 76-89=165
84. Blake Burgett (I) 81-91=172
88. Myles Rivers (I) 98-92=190


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Monday, June 25, 2012
Big Brother, Big Religion, Big Education....Big Problem?
Identity is important, but even more important is where you get it from. Identity should be natural and in alignment with how you feel about yourself and who you are within. Identity created on the surface or the mind does not go deep enough and is not true enough to fulfill you. Big Brother, Big Religion, Big Education all want you to adopt and accept their image of who you should think you are. While they use the word individuals behind the scenes they really mean clones. Each of them wants to brainwash you into an image of their ideal. Human identity runs deeper then government, religion and education. Its need is to be true to itself and not live a lie. The Big Three all say that if you conform you will establish a sense of identity that will fulfill you and make you free, but the reality says otherwise. Money, Fame, Power do not bring happiness or fulfillment. A true identity can only be achieved when you feel real to yourself and not others.
Posted by Robert Cosmar - Astrologer at Monday, June 25, 2012
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