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Children in selected remote communities can attend kindergarten at their local state schools as part of the Remote Kindergarten Program.
The selected state schools offer the kindergarten program as part of a composite class delivered by their existing classroom teacher with support from a teacher aide.
Following the successful pilot of the program beginning in 2016, the program is expanding in 2019 and 2020. By 2020, an additional 30 schools will take part in the program.
Schools participating in the program meet eligibility criteria, including being at least 50km by the most direct route by road from an approved kindergarten service. Schools are provided with additional funding to support the delivery of the kindergarten program.
The implementation dates for the program in new schools are outlined below.


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How to Keep Your Hot Water Delivery System Effective and Efficient
Hot water is the hottest commodity in a restaurant—not just for cooking, but for keeping everything sanitary, be it dishes, cutlery or employee's hands.
It's a waste of energy when hot water sits in pipes unused; it's also problematic when hot water isn't ready when and were you need it. And the workarounds are more wasteful, whether it's running a tap for water to heat up or repeating a dishwashing cycle to get utensils fully clean.
"Systems that are too large or poorly installed, or recirculation systems that pump too often, all those things end up affecting your bottom line," says Michael Slater, a research engineer with consulting and research company Frontier Energy, who has studied hot water delivery system efficiency in restaurant operations. "The best function you can get out of [the system] can save you the most money."
The Basics
"Hot water systems generally can consist of three things: You have something that consumes hot water and something that gets hot water from point A to point B," Slater says.
Two types of equipment generate hot water: Tank-type water heaters heat up cold water and hold it in a storage tank until you're ready to use it, while tankless water heaters heat water directly without storing it in a tank. The equipment between your water heater and fixtures could be a simple delivery pipe or a full recirculating system with a pump, controls and a loop of piping.
Check the Insulation
Local building codes require foam insulation around recirculation pipes, but it's sometimes missing—and easily fixed to reduce heat loss. "It's such low-hanging fruit," Slater says. The average person can complete the job with a trip to the hardware store and some duct tape, he says; the size of foam insulation needed will depend on the diameter of your piping.
Refine Circulation
Recirculating systems are the current industry standard. "The whole point is to keep that loop hot so it reduces the hot water wait time when you're trying to draw it up from a fixture," Slater says. The question is: Does your operation truly need hot water recirculating 24 hours a day? Operators can invest in pump controls that reduce wasted energy by supplying hot water only when needed. For example, the SmartPlug by Taco Comfort Solutions plugs into an existing hot water recirculation pump, learns your operation's hot water usage patterns and uses that information to cycle the pump on and off. "Anytime you turn that loop off, you've reduced a load on your water heater," Slater says. "For something like a juice shop that is only open for six hours a day, that's a savings of 75%"
Point-of-Use Heaters
One common pain point for operators is an auxiliary fixture—perhaps a bar sink— where water is slow to warm up. "The farther something is away from the water heater, generally speaking, the less efficient you're going to be," Slater says. "The more pipe in the way, the more heat you lose in the path from heater to fixture."
One solution is to add a small tankless point-of-use heater to provide hot water in closer proximity to the fixture in need. If you already have a gas or electric line to pull from, adding a small tankless heater is a relatively minor retrofit; however, it becomes a major project if electricity or gas lines need to be added, Slater says.
Point-of-use heaters also can play a role in new systems designed from scratch, says Dan Goellner, former national commercial sales manager for tankless water heater supplier Eemax and current regional manager for boiler and water heater supplier Raypak. In a large operation with differing hot water temperature needs throughout the space—for example, 160°F for the kitchen dishwasher and 110°F for restroom sinks—it's unrealistic to expect one water heater to do it all. "It's like buying a pickup truck and expecting it to also work as a bus and a limo," Goellner says.
He suggests choosing a tank-type water heater for the kitchen while equipping restrooms and auxiliary bar or hand-washing sinks with smaller tankless heaters. This type of design cuts down on long lengths of piping and situates the appropriate heaters near points of use.
Maintenance Counts
Scheduling regular maintenance with a plumbing professional also is crucial to keeping your hot water system running efficiently. Their work might include replacing filters and descaling the water heater, which involves removing limescale that develops over time as a byproduct of heating water. "The reason that's a problem is that it creates an insulative barrier in between the burner and the water that it's trying to heat," Slater says. "It lessens the efficiency of your water heater as it builds up and it can cause elements to fail." He recommends a maintenance visit every 12 to 18 months depending on the volume of water in your geographical area, as limescale builds more slowly with softer water.
Click here for more background on Frontier Energy's hot water delivery system research.

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5 Practical Tips for Home Renovations without a Headache
Home renovations can be the most stressful yet gratifying projects in a homeowner's life. A homeowner can look at a finished project and pat his shoulders for a job well done. Although it sounds easy and positive, the truth is – it's far from easy and positive.
From repainting the entire walls, refacing the kitchen cabinets, to the numerous drilling and hammering jobs; home renovation is definitely something one should not take lightly. You have to be meticulous to every minute detail because if you aren't, you can expect to spend twice the money, time, and effort – which I'm sure is the last thing you want during the entire process.
Without further ado, I've encapsulated 5 practical tips for home renovations without a headache from home renovation blunders.
1. Stick to a Budget
Expect to shell out more money in home renovation if you don't create a budget. This should be the determining factor if you can reach your fruition or not. Make sure you know your spending limits. If not, you might be looking at a partially done house and might regret planning the renovation in the first place. Be realistic. Home renovation should not entirely break the bank compromising your quality of life. The most important thing is to adhere to a budget and you and your bank will be happy.
2. Plan Everything Down to the Last Detail
Before you make a beeline for the hardware store, make sure that you've got everything jotted down. List all the construction materials and home appliances you need, including the tools for every task. It's also a good idea to compare quotes and prices from different hardware stores so you know you're getting every bang for your buck. But a simple piece of advice is don't be frugal when it comes to the materials, ensure you're getting high-quality materials and equipment which are easy on the pocket.
3. Leave the Technical Tasks to the Experts
Sometimes you're almost always compelled to do tasks yourself especially if you're the avid do-it-yourselfer. If you think your skills are up to par, then go right ahead and pick up those drills and paint rollers right off the bat. However, it's always best to leave the technical jobs to the professionals. Consulting one will help you stay on track and hiring one will also make your life easier.
4. Always Have a Contingency Plan
Even if you're adamant in adhering to the laid-out plan, mishaps and unforeseen circumstances are sometimes inevitable. There are things which are out of your control. Instead of running around like a headless chicken not knowing what to do, always create a plan B or C if need be. This way, you'll know how to circumvent the issues and the workers' jobs won't be hindered.
5. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
In this day and age, our beautiful environment is suffering because of people's insensitive decisions. Solar-powered homes are gaining popularity nowadays due to the extensive savings from your utility bills. Although setting up solar panels will make you shell out a hefty amount, you'll likely gain your return on investment in 10 to 20 years' time. If in case, this option isn't possible, try picking more sustainable construction materials or energy-saving home appliances. The lesser the waste, the better for the environment.
Home renovations don't have to be stressful. It's all in the matter of how you try to work around problems. Planning is always of the essence in every stage and if you can get your friends and family to help you all throughout the process then even better. After all, two heads are definitely better than one.


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Important Safety Instructions CAUTION This symbol indicates RISK OF ELECTRIC high voltage is present E SHOCK DO NOT OPEN inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE that important literature RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, concerning operation and DO NOT REMOVE REAR maintenance has been COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. included with this product. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To prevent damage whi
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. E 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A po
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................ 5 E Chapter 2 Special Features ............................................. 6 Chapter 3 Installation ........................................................... 7 Checking the contents of the package .............. 7 Precautions in Installation and Use ................... 8 Connecting Auto Iris Lens Connector ................ 9 Lens Fixing ........................................................... 10 Sett
Chapter 1 Introduction DAYNIGHT camera is a low brightness camera, which improves the sensitivity by operating with a color mode at the over of regular brightness and operated with a B/W mode by canceling the IR Cut function at the below of regular E brightness. Also, it can be used linked with the separated infrared ray emission device. SCC-B2391(P)/B2091P has a high resolution with the 540 TV Lines of horizontal resolution through the digital signal processing and OLPF. [DAYNIGHT] It is a f
Chapter 2 Special Features High Sensitivity It has an up-to-date 1/3" Super-HAD IT CCD for an image of high sensitivity. E Resolution It realizes high resolution resulting from full digital image processing supported by a state-of-art digital signal technology. Superior Back Light Adjustment Function In case the object has a bright illumination or sunlight behind it, this camera adjusts the image shaded by the back light for clear photographs. Digital Power Supply Synchronization Method The F
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter describes what should be checked before installation, how to set the installation environment, and what should be done during installation. Then, it describes how to install the camera and connect the cable in actual circumstances. E Checking the contents of the package Be sure to check if the following items are included in the package. Camera Camera Holder(Mount) User's Manual C Mount Adapter Auto Iris Lens Connector 7
Precautions in Installation and Use E Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. ➁ Be cautious in handling the camera. Avoid striking or shaking the camera. Be cautious to avoid damage on the camera caused by improper storage or operation. ➂ Do not expose this camera to rain or moisture. Do not operate this camera on a wet place. ➃ Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera. Keep the camera at a cool place away from t
Connecting Auto Iris Lens Connector Prepare the following Auto Iris Lens Connector supplied with the camera. E Rb Pin3 Pin1 Pin4 Pin2 Connect the cable of the control cable, whose covering is stripped, to the Auto Iris Lens Connector as shown below. Pin No. DC Control Type VIDEO Control Type 1 Damp(-) Power (+12V) 2 Damp(+) N/A 3 Drive(+) VIDEO Signal 4 Drive(-) GROUND 9
Lens Fixing In case of CS lenses Turn the CS lens clockwise until it is fixed as shown as follows. E CS lens In case of C lenses Turn the C-mount adapter clockwise to fix it. Then turn the C lens clockwise until it is fixed as follows. C lens 10
Setting Lens Selection Switch When lens mounting is completed, set the Lens selection Switch on the side of the camera according to the mounted lens type. When the mounted lens E is an Auto Iris Lens of the DC control type, set the Lens Selection Switch to "DC". When the mounted lens is an Auto Iris Lens of the Video control type, set the Lens Selection Switch to "VIDEO". Back Focus Adjustment The camera back focus is adjusted at the plant before delivery, but some lenses are out of focus though
Lenses with zoom function Image an object with high resolution(letticed) at a distance of 3 to 5 m and zoom in the lens as close to TELE as possible. Then adjust the lens E focus bar until the object is seen best. ➁ Zoom in the lens as close to WIDE as possible and adjust the BACK FOCUS adjustment bar until the object is seen best. ➂ Repeat from to ➁ above 2 or 3 times until the focus on the ZOOM TELE side is in line with that on the ZOOM WIDE side. BACK FOCUS CONTROL BAR 12
Connecting Cables and Checking Operation 1 First, connect the connector of the BNC cable to the Video Out terminal E 2 Second, connect the other connector of the BNC cable to the Video In terminal. Video In Terminal of Monitor Rear Surface BNC cable Video Out Terminal 13
3 Third, connect the power cable. AC24V/DC12V Power Input Camera. Connect 2 lines of the power adapter using a screwdriver to the power E IN Terminal of the camera as shown below. ❉ Without the distinction of the polarity, connect to the AC24V or DC12V power source. ➁ AC230V Power Input Camera Connect the power input cord to the AC230V power source. 14
Chapter 4 Part Names and Functions Side View Mount Adapter Fixing E Groove ➂ Auto Iris Lens Connector ➅ Back Focus Control Bar ALC Lens Selection Switch ➃ Auto Iris Lens Control Cable ➁ Camera Lens Mount Adapter Fixing Groove This groove is used for screwing the mount adapter, a part of the bracket where the camera will be installed. ➁ Camera Lens(Option) This lens is installed in the camera. ❉ A camera lens with a stained surface should be cleaned softly with a lens tissue or et
Rear View AC24V/DC12V Camera (SCC-B2391(P)/B2300) E ➁ ➅ ➂ ➃ AC230V Camera (SCC-B2091P) ➁ ➅ ➂ ➃ 16
Power connection port AC24V/DC12V Camera : It is a port connected to the power adaptor cable. AC230V Camera : It is Power cord. E ➁ POWER LED If the power of a camera is supplied normally, the LED is ON. ➂➃ INC and DEC Switch Both switches increase or decrease the profit of RED and BLUE to fix a color temperature as you wish while AWB among the FUNCTION switches is off(USER) and control the vertical synchronous phase while both AWB and L/L are on. FUNCTION Switch 1. L/L 2. ELC 3. FL 4.
1) SW1(L/L) : Set to OFF, the camera activates the internal synchronization mode and set to ON, the power synchronization mode. If you connect multi cameras to the sequential switcher to enter the automatic conversion mode, the screen will bounce every screen while the camera stays in E INT(internal synchronization). Such bouncing phenomena may be cleared and screen conversion becomes smooth by setting the L/L switch to ON and using the INT/DEC switch to control the vertical synchronous phas
➅ DC IRIS Level Controller When the ALC lens selection switch is set to DC, use the same control bar as the driver to control the IRIS level. E Video Output Port This port shall be connected to the monitor video input port or equivalent. You may output camera video signals through this port. DAYNIGHT Selection Switch If you set this switch to AUTO, the DAYNIGHT function will be automatically activated according to the illumination. Under poor illumination, IR Filter will be automatically
Product Specification SCC-B2391P/2091P ITEM Contents E Product Type CCTV Camera Broadcasting System PAL STANDARD SYSTEM CCD 1/3 Super-HAD CCD Effective Pixels 752(H) x 582(V) Scanning Type 625 Line, 2:1 Interlace INTERNAL : 15,625Hz(H) 50 Hz(V) Frequency LINE LOCK : 15,625Hz(H) 50 Hz(V) INTERNAL Sync Type LINE LOCK(When AC Power source is used) Resolution(H) 540(Color)/570(B/W) TV Lines S/N Ratio About 50dB Minimum Illumination 0.3 Lux(Color) / 0.06 Lux(B/W) of Object DAYNIGHT AUTO / EXT 20
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Hi all,
I am new to the world of dolls. I recently acquired a collection of dolls from an estate which I am now in the tedious process of identifying. I just took all the images today -- whew. If anyone wants to help me in determining the make or age of any of the dolls, or also if anyone is interested in the dolls or collection feel free to let me know.
Thanks for any help in advance! :-)
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Catalina Island – Juan Dolio / Boca Chica
From: $79.00
An incredible and wonderful day at the beach awaits you in this great adventure to Catalina Island, a small paradise on the coasts of Dominican Republic.
We begin our adventure after pick you up in one of our comfortable and modern buses at your hotel in Boca Chica or Juan Dolio, it will be a lovely trip through beautiful landscapes and fields of sugarcane through the east highway, in just 1 hour we'll reach our starting point at the dock, then we'll start our boat tour to the beautiful Catalina Island.
Our entertainment team will be waiting for you, to offer you a warm welcome into our boat, then we will head to the east side of Catalina Island where we'll anchor at the coral reef known as "La Pared". Here you'll be able to receive a lifevest if necessary and you'll have the option to practice snorkeling, admire the great variety of fishes and the beautiful corals of this interesting place, you'll have a little less than 1 hour to enjoy snorkeling with such amazing views.
During the snorkeling section you'll be able to see beautiful marine species as: vase sponges, fire corals, sea lilies, sea cucumbers, sea fans, black corals, Elkhorn corals, leather corals, hedgehog fishes, sailfin scorpions, green parrotfishes, among many others.
Later we will continue our journey, bordering the entire north coast of the island which has 9.5 square kilometers of pure white sand beaches surrounded by crystalline blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Catalina Island was baptized as "Santa Catalina" by Christopher Columbus, who visited it in May 1494 during his second trip, the inhabitants of the island called "Tainos" used to call it "Toeya"; although it is also known by other names those are not very common, like: Ikita or Serena Key.
The island is part of Cotubanamá National Park, which is a protected area and in which there is no human settlement, the surroundings of the island are very well known in the world of scuba diving as it has beautiful and incredible reefs to dive in, in this area you can also see several shipwrecks including the most famous of them all, the shipwreck of the English pirate, Captain Kid, all this attractions make the Catalina island on of the best places to practice Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Dominican Republic.
There the sea is crystal clear and the beach is made of pure white sand. On the island you can use your snorkeling equipment and admire the underwater species of Catalina Island, or simply enjoy its lush palm trees and the relaxing atmosphere the island offers.
In our tour you'll have a delicious lunch buffet based on grilled fresh fish and meats, salads, pasta, rice and fruits of the region.
The rest of the afternoon will be yours to enjoy in your own way, whether it is relaxing yourself while listening to the waves breaking on the shore, snorkeling in the crystal clear waters or enjoying our bar and the cool breeze along with the gorgeous landscapes around you, at the middle of the afternoon we'll start our way back to the dock where our bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, after a beautiful day at the beach.
Meeting point:
- You hotel's lobby or some previously established area
Tour length:
- Full day
Tour includes:
- Roundtrip transportation
- Professional guidance
- Marine transport
- Equipment for snorkeling
- Lifevest
- Buffet lunch
- Open bar full of local drinks
- Professional tour animators
- Government taxes
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothes.
- Swimwear.
- Towel.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Flips flops.
- A hat or cap
- Sunglasses.
- Camera.
- Cash for souvenirs
The tour takes place:
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Additional Information:
- This tour is available every day except Sunday for groups of 6 or more people, please check availability with our customer service department.
- Passengers between 3 and 11 years of age are considered as children in this tour and will pay as one.
- Pregnant women and people with any physical disabilities, please contact our customer service center before booking for our tour.
- Best Vacations Tours altogether with its service providers holds the right to modify the itinerary of this tour if it's necessary to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our customers.
- All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the tour begins, customers who do not show up at the meeting point at the previously established time will be charged with a 100% penalty.
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Scope of Work: Design and produce awareness and advocacy banner for vaccination station during the Typhoon Haiyan relief operations in Tacloban City, Philippines. The goal is to get as many kids vaccinated against diseases that can spread easily after a disaster/calamity.
Typhoon Haiyan (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda) is the second-deadliest Philippine typhoon on record. The thirtieth named storm of the 2013 Pacific typhoon season, Haiyan originated from an area of low pressure several hundred kilometers east-southeast of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia on November 2. On November 4, the system began a period of rapid intensification that brought it to typhoon intensity on November 5. By November 6, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) assessed the system as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon.
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Millions of Americans have relatives who crossed the oceans in steamships.
Immigrants came in waves, many to find work in the United States, and others to escape upheavals in their own countries. Between 1880 and 1930, more than 27 million people made the journey from around the world. Ocean liners were filled in both directions, as millions also returned to their home countries. A much smaller number of businesspeople and leisure travelers crossed the oceans on steamships.
To learn more about the transatlantic travel, visit the online exhibition, America on the Move
By 1870, more than 90 percent of immigrants to America arrived by steamship. As vessels grew safer, larger, sturdier, and faster, ocean crossings became less of an ordeal.
In the same period, the American economy prospered and a class of wealthy Americans was eager to travel in luxury. Steamship companies designed their finest accommodations with these passengers in mind. High style and high society made ocean liners famous, but the ships relied on the immigrant trade as their main source of income into the 1920s. Rich and poor crossed the ocean just a few decks apart.
In 1871, Hamburg-America Line steamers alone carried 4,200 cabin passengers and 24,500 steerage passengers into New York. The Frisia, launched by the company the following year, brought nearly 47,000 immigrants to the United States between 1872 and 1885.
Courtesy of Bob L. Berschauer
Jacob and Maria Magdalena Berschauer were among the immigrants from Kratzke, Russia, who sailed aboard the Frisia in 1876.
A century after many German Lutherans settled along Russia's Volga River, a group of about 70 left the village of Kratzke for the United States. They were escaping rumors of war and restrictions on land ownership. With half the group made up of children, they traveled by train to the port of Hamburg, then sailed aboard the Frisia to New York. After heading west by train, they established Bender Hill, a village about ten miles south of Russell, Kansas, in October 1876.
These trunks and others nearby are transoceanic travelers. They journeyed on ocean liners, to and from the United States, protecting the belongings of people from different eras and different nations.
Gift of Edward C. Swanson and Barbara A. Swanson
A Dominican nun brought this horsehair-covered trunk from France when she sailed across the Atlantic to join the Monastery of St. Dominic in Newark, N.J., in 1881.
Starting in 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company established a line from Hong Kong to San Francisco. It carried American merchants, missionaries, and government officials to Asia, but the company made most of its money ferrying Chinese laborers to and from the United States.
The U.S. economy slowed in the 1870s, and competition for jobs increased. Chinese laborers faced growing prejudice and discrimination. In 1882, Congress passed an Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese laborers from entering the country and prohibited any Chinese person from becoming a citizen. It was the first federal law to restrict immigration on a racial or ethnic basis.
To learn more about Chinese immigrants, visit the online exhibition, America on the Move
Courtesy of The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley
This contrived view of Chinatown shows streets crowded with men and lined with businesses. Immigrants stream from the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and Canadian Pacific Steamship Company.
Exclusion policies limited the numbers of Chinese voyaging to the United States from about 13,000 in 1880 to less than 2,000 a year in 1900. Those who still came had to prove they were not laborers. Of the Chinese people who came to the United States between 1850 and 1900, more than half returned to China.
Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Libraries
White steerage passengers paid higher fares than the Chinese, in part to cover the cost of more expensive American food. Wealthy Chinese merchants were free to cross the Pacific in first class, but most of them traveled in steerage where familiar food was available on the long voyage.
Chinese passengers, some eating from rice bowls, crowd the deck of this steamer. After the Exclusion Acts, the numbers of Chinese voyaging to the United States decreased sharply. This image probably shows Chinese laborers traveling to Hawaii.
Courtesy of the Hawaii State Archives
The U.S. government guards the Temple of Liberty against the Chinese.
Courtesy of the Mariners' Museum
Gift of Virginia Lee Mead
Ng Shee Lee brought this lacquered trunk with her from China after a visit in 1906. Her husband, Lee B. Lok, emigrated from Guangdong Province, China, in 1881. He paid $1,000 to upgrade his identity papers from laborer to merchant status before returning to China in 1896 and marrying Ng Shee Lee. They returned to the United States and had seven children, whom they raised while running a successful store in New York City's Chinatown.
Oil painting by Alexander Charles Stuart, 1874
In February 1885 the City of Tokio became an ikkaisen, or »first boat,« because it brought the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. This Pacific Mail steamer arrived in Honolulu after a two-week voyage from Yokohama. Aboard were 944 people, mostly laborers who had signed government contracts to work on Hawaii's sugar plantations.
Gift of Barbara Kawakami
Around 1902, Kumataro Sugimoto emigrated from Kumamoto, Japan, to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations. He was about 40 years old. Like many immigrants working as contract laborers, he traveled to Hawaii in hopes of creating a better life for himself and his family.
Courtesy of the Hawaii State Archives
Japanese laborers cross the bridge to the Immigration Station on Quarantine Island, at Honolulu, in 1893. Immigrants were kept in the station for one to two weeks.
After 1910, immigrants arriving on the West Coast passed through the immigration inspection station at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Many were detained there for weeks or months. Rage, loneliness, and joy are among the emotions reflected in these rhymes from immigrants to the United States, or "Gold Mountain." These verses are from San Francisco's Chinatown and were written in the early 1910s.
I am a man of heroic deeds;
I am a man with pride and dignity.
My bosom encompasses the height of Heaven
and the brilliance of Earth;
Everywhere they know me as a truly noble man.
In search of wealth—
Greed led me on the road to Gold Mountain.
Denied landing upon reaching the shore, I am filled with rage.
With no means to pass the border, what can a person do?
To chase after a pin-head gain,
I endured the separation from my mother.
Drifting on a voyage of thousands of miles,
I reached the Flowery Flag Nation to take my chances.
Sorrow is to be so far away from home.
I must burden Mother to send me clothes for my stay.
Unable to prepare the homebound whip, stranded in a foreign land,
O, when can I repay her kindness in raising me?
In a sojourn in San Francisco,
Luck and wealth grace me as spring arrives.
With trunks full of yellow eagles, it's time to head home; *
Right away my boat ticket and visa are prepared and ready.
O, truly wonderful—
I bid farewell to all my good friends.
I am returning home with purses and bags stuffed full.
Soon, I will see my parents' brows beaming with joy.
©1987 Copyright/ University of California Press.
Steamships across the Pacific transported large numbers of immigrants and only modest numbers of first-class passengers. From this deck plan you can discover that hundreds of steerage passengers slept in bunks near the ship's engine first-class, or saloon, passengers slept in cabins farther from the engine steerage travelers had no dining room or leisure spaces first-class travelers had a dining space with skylights, and two social rooms on the upper deck.
Courtesy of the Mariners' Museum
The Japan officially accommodated as many as 190 in 50 first-class staterooms and 908 in row after row of open bunks stacked three high in steerage. The most frequent first-class passengers were businessmen, missionaries, and government and military officials. Steerage was filled almost entirely by Chinese merchants and laborers. In the month-long Pacific crossing, steerage passengers made do with no dining or sitting rooms. The immigrant trade was so profitable that the Japan often carried hundreds of passengers beyond its legal limit. In 1873 the Japan's captain was cited for carrying 451 passengers above the legal limit on a single voyage.
Photograph by Jack London, courtesy of The Huntington Library
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company hired Chinese workers exclusively to crew its ships and run its port facilities. Only its ships' officers were American or European. "The saving therefrom, in wages, food, &c., will be very great," wrote the company president. But by 1915, pressure from sailors' unions and discriminatory government labor rules had begun to force hundreds of Chinese seamen out of their jobs.
In this image Chinese crew handle mooring lines near the stern of the Pacific Mail steamer Siberia. About 227 Chinese crew worked aboard Siberia on each of its 11 roundtrip voyages between Hong Kong and San Francisco.
Documents courtesy of the Ethnic Studies Library, University of California, Berkeley
A federal law passed in 1892 required every Chinese resident to carry a certificate of residence. People without one could be deported or jailed, and travelers needed them to return to the country. This is Wong Hand's certificate of residence, which identifies him as a Chinese laborer and a cook, as well as a resident of Redlands, California.
Immigrants and steerage passengers on Pacific Mail steamships were subjected to a daily health inspection by the ship's surgeon, who recorded each inspection by punching each passenger's health card. Wong Hand's card indicates 31 inspections on his 1914 voyage to San Francisco. To avoid detention at U.S. Quarantine stations or on railroads, Wong Hand would have been required to show this card. The rigorous inspection process, intended to prevent the spread of disease and to keep out illegal immigrants, also meant a frustrating, difficult time for legal Chinese residents reentering the country.
Wong Hand traveled back to China at some point and returned to San Francisco aboard the Pacific Mail steamship Siberia in 1914. As an alien, he was required to pay a tax of $4, a sum that would have been returned to him if he had left the United States again within 30 days.


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Superintendent Justin Bartholomew
22 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]
Pentucket Regional High School Organizes Anti-Bullying, Mental Health Programming for Students
WEST NEWBURY — Principal Jonathan Seymour is pleased to share that students at Pentucket Regional High School will participate in a series of events this school year about anti-bullying, mental health and positivity.
"We organize events each year to promote kindness, acceptance and understanding among students, explain and define bullying and remind students of the various mental health resources available to them here at Pentucket," Principal Seymour said. "In order to cultivate a positive, supportive community, it's critical students understand these concepts and realize the power they have as individuals to make a positive difference among their peers."
Students at Pentucket Regional High School took part in an educational anti-bullying assembly earlier this month, on Nov. 7. Organized by Assistant Principal Frank Kowalski and School Adjustment Counselor Shelby White, the assembly defined bullying in clear terms, highlighted the importance of fostering a safe school environment and positive school culture and identified resources available to students in need of support. The assembly also emphasized the role each individual plays in a making the school a supportive and positive place for everyone, and the importance of living by values like respect, kindness, gratitude and support.
All students, including freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, took part in the assembly.
An additional event will be held later this winter, which is being organized by the school's guidance department. Titled "Why You Matter," the event will seek to support mental health among students by fostering human connections.
A culminating assembly, being organized by an Anti-Bullying Committee, will be held at the end of the school year to review the anti-bullying and mental health lessons as well as to answer student questions. Throughout the school year, high school students will also spread messages of positivity and anti-bullying awareness while meeting with Pentucket Middle School students through the district's Peer Mentor program.
The district is also in the final stages of organizing this year's parent, guardian and community workshops, which will be announced this December and will focus on anti-bullying and mental health.


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I haven't shown much of my Louis Vuitton bag on my blog or my instagram and honestly it's because I've hardly used it. I bought it as a fun treat for myself and for New York Fashion Week in September, but because I'm a mom of two little ones .. my life is carried in a diaper bag. lol
so when I do get the chance to carry an actual bag – I try and reach for my Louis Vuitton, because believe me .. I did not spend all that money for it to just sit on a shelf! my husband would hate me if I didn't use it haha!
dressing for winter is so weird in Utah. sometimes is SO snowy and other days all you need is a light jacket. either way I'm loving this lightweight tweed 'coatigan' that I also wore in this post here. it's such a great neutral, yet it adds so much because of the detail and subtle texture.
it's been said by many bloggers before .. but if you want to look expensive and chic, their best tip is to wear neutrals, or pieces with texture. a fun thing too is if you do have designer bags – to style them with clothing from stores like Target or Forever 21 – you're instantly elevated! there's something about nice bags and shoes that really pull your look together. but you don't need 'designer' to look fabulous.
I've found a few bags I've linked below that are gorgeous and don't cost a fortune – so you can elevate your look without breaking anyone's bank account! lol
thank you so much for stopping by! it'll take me a minute to get used to this new WordPress update .. so I'm sorry if my post layout is a little awkward. change is NOT my friend and I struggle with even the littlest changes. lol like if an app on my phone is in the 'wrong' spot – oh boy! the world ends haha
you're amazing and I hope you have a beautiful day! we will hopefully make sugar cookies for this weekend's party! what're you up to??
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Tai Chi Class
- Location: Gilda's Club Rochester
- Audience: All
- When: Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
ai Chi Class
If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Join us for a Tai Chi class at Gilda's Club led by Jean Sica. Please RSVP at 423-9700 ext. 302..


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Hi! I've been struggling over this for weeks now. It's long overdue and every time I try to work on it, I can't seem to get it working. Were allowed to use desmos on the graphing part but now I dont understand anything other than my points on graph that were filled out thanks to desmos. So, I have no clue how to go about the "evaluate", "explain" and "use" questions. I appreciate any help possible. I need this is asap.
Graph the function \(f(x)=\begin{cases} x+6 & x\leq -4 \\ (x+2)^2-3 & -4< x\leq 1\\ -|x-4|+5 & x>1 \end{cases} \)
Here's the graph of the function on desmos:
Notice that the way to specify an interval on desmos is by putting it inside { }'s at the end of the equation.
What is the value f(x) = -3 ?
I think this is asking what x values make f(x) be -3.
On the graph, we can look for values of x that make f(x) be -3 .
There are three different x values that make f(x) be -3.
f( -4.5 ) = -3
f( -2 ) = -3
f( 12 ) = -3
Explain how you would graph something like this without using Desmos:
You could plot points, making sure to plot points within each of the three intervals, and using the knowledge that the first piece is a part of a line, the second piece is a part of a parabola, and the fourth piece is a part of an absolute value graph.
What is the parent function and what general shape does the parent function have?
The parent function is f(x) = |x|
Its general shape is a "V" shape.
Explain all of the parameters and what they do to change the graph.
The graph of f(x) = -3|x + 1| - 2 is the graph of f(x) = |x|
shifted to the left by 1 unit,
stretched vertically by a factor of 3,
flipped over the x-axis,
and shifted down by 2 units.
1 is added to x, which shifts the graph to the left by 1 unit.
3 is multiplied by |x + 1| which stretches the graph vertically by a factor of 3 .
-1 is multiplied by 3|x + 1| which flips the graph over the x-axis.
-2 is added to -3|x + 1| which shifts the graph down by 2 units.


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Darien Chamber of Commerce: November & December
Dance with the Chamber Stars
4th Annual Dancing with the Chamber Starz is one of the Darien Chamber's most popular fundraising events. Featuring an elegant evening of dinner, open bar (all evening), live professional performances and dance competition. This event is co-sponsored by Fred Astaire dance studios. Saturday, November 11, 2017; 6:30pm to 11:30pm; Ashton Place, 341 75th Street, Willowbrook. For more information: darienchamber.com
Hot, local Deals just a click away
Darien Chamber members post special offers that are available to anyone. Go to http://www.darienchamber.com/marketspace/, click the offer that you want and print it out. Pretty easy.
13th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair
Each year this extensive showcase of handmade and retail items provides the perfect opportunity to find an assortment of unique holiday gift in one convenient location. There will be over 50 vendors on two levels in the handicapped accessible building with a spacious parking lot. Admission is free. In addition, there will be food for sale, a bake sale, and raffle. Candy Cane Lane with Olaf the Snowman will offer supervised season-themed activities for children from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. so consumers can shop kid-free. Interested vendors can visit http://www.sjlcdarien.org/events/vendor-fair.html for more information and to secure a space before November 10. December 2, 9:30am -2:30pm, St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Ave., Darien.
Selfies w/Santa & Holiday Bazaar
Free pictures w/Santa Claus ...leashed pets welcome. Balloon Artist, Kids Craft Corner, and lots of fun giveaways. Vendors: Lularoe, Tupperware, Perfectly Post, Scentsy, Origami Owl, Stacey's Stuff, Tastefully Simple, Bella Sana Med Spa, with performances by the City Kid Theater Co. of Glenview. Renewal by Andersen Windows & Doors Glenview Showroom, 2300 Ridge Dr (just east of the North Glenview Metra Station), Old Willow Rd. & Ravine Way Industrial Park. Saturday, December 2, 11am-3pm.


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When Frankie Armstrong, a former British soldier, is asked to repay a favour by Joe, the American soldier who saved his life in the Gulf War, he agrees. Joe's unexpected call comes just as Frankie's wife has left him, and serves to shake him out of his morbid depression.
And so, Frankie travels from cold wet Manchester to warm sunny Florida, where he's tasked with finding two missing men, who disappeared while diving for treasure. But Frankie finds he's not the only one looking – and the others play by a very different set of rules…
Frankie's investigation draws him into the secret world of Everglades Survivalists, and Miami Mobsters – all linked by crimes of abduction, murder and missing millions..
You Owe Me is a thrilling, exciting and action-packed novel that will have its readers turning the pages with haste into the early hours of the morning. As I began to read You Owe Me, I immediately knew that this was going to be a fast-paced action adventure with crime intrigue, and now that I have finished the novel I can happily write that the book is just this! It is an intriguing murder & crime/thriller that captivated me with its heart-pounding moments and phenomenal literature courtesy of the author Kerry Costello. If you are a reader who loves being taken on a journey that is full of shocking moments that are memorable as well as astounding, then you will love You Owe Me so do not miss out! If you need more convincing, then please continue to read to learn more about this stellar novel.
You Owe Me is a sensational story that will introduce the reader to the protagonist of the novel, Frankie Armstrong. Frankie is a former British soldier, and he is having a tough time thanks to his wife leaving him. However, an old friend of Frankie's named Joe, calls Frankie to repay a favor and he agrees, and this is where the novel begins book lovers.
The reader from this point onwards will be taken on a fast-paced journey full of crime, murder, corruption as well as missing treasure. What is Frankie's mission tasked by Joe? Frankie's task is to investigate the disappearance of two missing divers who were looking for treasure. Along the way, many shocking truths will be revealed and this book lovers is the premise of the captivating, You Owe Me.
The story of You Owe Me is a stellar one that had me intrigued from the very start. I love any story with a mobster/crime theme, so I knew from the beginning that You Owe Me would deliver thanks to these themes and wow did it! From the start the reader is immediately thrust into the thick of the story, the reader will feel as if their breath has been knocked out of them by how fast the reader is pushed into the thick of the plot. I love this approach with a novel, especially if it is a thriller/mystery based one; what is the point in waiting for the action to start? None in my opinion so that is why I love how the excellent author Kerry Costello decided to throw his readers into the story; it made for an exhilarating read, one that I would recommend to all of you lovely readers!
You Owe Me captured my attention immediately thanks to the fast-paced story, enigmatic characters, and thrilling plot. As I read You Owe Me I was honestly in awe; it was like a present was being unwrapped before my eyes and the more the pages turned, the more excited I got for the finale.
Kerry Costello is a newly discovered author of mine, and I have to confess book lovers that I am kicking myself for not having found Costello's work sooner! I am frustrated that I have not before because never before have I been so entertained with a mystery and crime novel! To write a good book the reader needs to be fully immersed in the story and feel as if they are experiencing the same events as the protagonist(s) and Costello manages to accomplish this with his writing in You Owe Me and so Costello is most certainly worthy of an abundance of praise.
Not only is Kerry Costello an outstanding writer for his ability to thrust his readers into the thick of the story, but he also is because he was able to describe all of the events that unravel perfectly. Every event and moment and even place is flawlessly described with a wealth of detail which in turn keeps the reader turning the pages.
Overall You Owe Me is a gripping novel that is guaranteed to keep readers entertained for hours on end so I, of course, have to award the story five stars! Be sure to have a read of the preview below book lovers, you won't regret it!
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The creative process of sketching, swatching, arithmetics and testing (sometimes also tossing everything you've done so far and going back to the drawing board) to the point where you can finally take pictures of the finished object can be quite longsome (especially when you're working on more than one project at a time).
But the more work you've put into a design, the more exciting it is to finally publish it!
Minty Molly is an aran weight hat that is knit in the round, using a simple ribbing and an easy to memorize braid pattern. The large foldable brim makes it convertible in terms of style: from toque to slouch in just a second!
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With respect to the epistemology of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, we follow the rules of the road. When I say we, I mean all of us. We collectively look at the different formulations of objective truths about PPD and agree that it is what we say it is, lead by the language of science. With good intention, yet limited success, science attempts to reinvent new ways of knowing, measuring or treating PPD that correct errors in the previous models. We collectively agree that science is the objective observer—looking at the woman, the womb, and the world of PPD from a clean disengaged, rational distance. The nature of the positivist/postpositivist epistemological venture is to get the world to look at PPD differently, more clearly–to use empirical science to present the knowledge about PPD to us, and to use the scientific method to produce all knowledge about it, including how to diagnose, treat, and prevent it. How is that going so far? Have we nailed down what it is, where it is, when it is and how to fix it? Given that the same science describes prevalence rates remaining as high as 60% in developing countries and as high as 20% in the US, I would argue that we could use an alternative perspective. I have been researching perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for over a decade. The reality presented in the scientific literature and by the stories of women I interview is the same reality my mother experienced 52 years ago. How can we shift our strategies of knowing to get at the core of what underlies this phenomenon, postpartum depression?
Phenomenologists would suggest that we might do better to try to examine the lenses through which PPD is constructed into reality by empirical science. The ontological nature of PPD should take its place within the world of knowledge about a disorder labeled by science and carried by women. Maybe mothers need to examine all of the words and methods used to treat us, the years of education that confirm a concrete reality in the minds of providers about who we are, what our bodies do, and what is and is not abnormal.
Consider an OBGYN who is technically a surgeon, given the responsibility of detecting symptoms of PPD and referring to appropriate care providers, or treating the symptoms herself. She completed a residency for x amount of years and had one 6-week rotation in psychiatry. Before that, she attended medical school where she spent 6 years studying biology, physiology, anatomy, chemistry. Before that, she attended a four-year university where she studied biology, physiology, anatomy, chemistry. Before that, she attended high school where she studied the same biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry for four years. Before that, she attended an elementary and middle school where she learned biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry.
So, on this day, a perfectly well-meaning, highly trained woman looks at another woman. They look at one another agreeing to use the thick lens of nearly 25 years of education on biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry. The reality created by those lenses is that one woman is a doctor, one woman is a patient. One is well, one is potentially sick. They have come together that day for the doctor to determine the normal (healthy) from the abnormal (potentially unhealthy) of the patient through a visual examination and laboratory testing protocol designed by biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry. The doctor and the patient believe the reality of the findings, as they are based on scientific evidence. Yet, with all of the evidence, when it comes to women's mental illness, the arrangement between the doctor and the patient fails miserably, and predictably.
Are we so habituated to the familiarity of science that we co-create a reality about PPD that is by its very nature flawed?
Instead of trying (and failing) to get the evidence of this thing right, maybe we would discover more about it by looking critically at the methods of getting the evidence. If we know, for example, that a set of questions can predict the presence of disease, yet the disorder remains at a consistently high prevalence—may be an examination of the questions themselves, the language, the history of how they came to be used, and by whom would show us where we got it wrong. What would happen if we unpacked the reasons that we have identified something as abnormal and thus created concrete ways that abnormality is realized? We create the reality of PPD as it exists through the lenses of science. And we still don't get it right!
Without the lens of science, what would exist? What would we know more clearly? How would we come to know it differently? If the essential nature of the phenomenon were allowed to be revealed, what words would we put to it and what meanings would those words take? What dimensions of experience would it offer? Would there be any disorder at all? Or is the disorder actually our disordered habit of hailing objective science as empirical?
The phenomenon is not a score of 13 or higher on the EPDS. It is not the soul-crushing self-loathing experienced over sleep-deprived nights and bloody, cracked nipples. It is neither the personal anguish nor the diagnosed disorder. The entity, the phenomenon of PPD has yet to be revealed.


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Recently I decided to download Scrivener, a software program designed for writers. I'd been getting half-off codes for Scrivener for the past 10 years or so as part of Nanowrimo's winner prize package. I figured it could be helpful in writing the last book of the Wolf Point series, to bring together all the information … Continue reading a love letter to scrivener
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writing music
Like most writers, I enjoy listening to music while I write. But you gotta have music that fits your writing mood! I often also prefer music without lyrics - pop music makes me want to sing and dance so it really doesn't help me when I write. This Nanowrimo I already have a few go-to artists … Continue reading writing music
a week of writing and revising
As April winds to an end, I find myself in the midst of two things: finishing up my story for Camp Nanowrimo, and preparing Scavengers for release later this week! Currently I'm at around 18,500 words in "The Madman," which will be a second Wolf Point prequel novella. I only need to write about 500 … Continue reading a week of writing and revising
writing weather?
You'd think, after having four giant snowstorms in as many weeks and getting a number of days off from work for that very reason, with nothing to do other than sit in my apartment alone, that I would have done MUCH more writing than I have. Nope. Yesterday cabin fever set in and I had … Continue reading writing weather?
Scavengers cover reveal!
Scavengers finally has a cover! This took me a long time... mostly due to issues getting permission to use images. For both Hitchhikers and Dreamwalkers, I was able to find images over at sxc.hu and Flickr, and the photographers got back to me fairly quickly. Both of the images I used for this cover were … Continue reading Scavengers cover reveal!
I am not very nice to my characters
I'm nearing the end of Camp Nanowrimo and last night I ended up writing the most in one day that I have all month (a whopping 1,300 words), and once again my main character ended up giving himself stitches (this also happens in Hitchhikers). For some reason I feel the need to break my characters … Continue reading I am not very nice to my characters
the mid-point reversal
As I was working on Dreamwalkers Friday night, I realized that I am nearly at the point of the mid-point reversal. I didn't know what a mid-point reversal was until I read Story Engineering by Larry Brooks. At that point I looked at Hitchhikers and was pleased to find that I had instinctively included this … Continue reading the mid-point reversal
the countdown begins
So I'm already thinking about November and Nanowrimo... already stressing about when I'll have enough time to write! My first week in November is pretty much booked up and that makes me nervous because it's usually in the first week that I get the momentum to carry me through the rest of the month. I … Continue reading the countdown begins
i'm a cliche… maybe
I found a nice list of one writer's top ten pet peeves about historical fiction. Since I'm currently writing a historical fiction, I figured I'd see how cliched I was... #1: 21st century attitudes in historical characters: GUILTY The narrator of The Blood Countess, Ilona, is a pretty modern girl. She questions things. She likes to … Continue reading i'm a cliche… maybe


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Our Missionaries in Guadalajara
by Walter Pillow Perhaps our longest-standing missionary has been Kenton Wood, an extremely energetic servant of the Lord ministering under Mission to the World in Mexico. Kenton Wood, son of missionary parents in southern Mexico, trusted Jesus at an early age. He attended Wheaton College and received a B.A. and a commission as an officer in the US Army. He returned to Wh...Keep Reading


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Kind of reminds me of the word ashes, and then I think about ashes to ashes dust to dust. But on the other hand lashes, eye lashes makes me think about make up and how I can never bother to wear any. I just think it's pointless, I don't need it and nobody really cares if I wear it or not.
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I have pretty lashes. Lashes are cool, they're long. They don't smell when you smear peanut butter and jelly on them. Eye lashes. Potatoes don't have eye lashes. She has pretty eye lashes. Don't lash me bro! Whoa!
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Recommended byNY Times
An NPR Best Book of the Year
"Incisive.... The most fun business book I have read this year.... Clearly there will be people who hate this book — which is probably one of the things that makes it such a great read."
— Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times
— Vanity Fair
Liar's Poker meets The Social Network in an irreverent exposé of life inside the tech bubble, from industry provocateur Antonio García Martínez, a former Twitter advisor, Facebook product manager and startup founder/CEO.
The reality is, Silicon Valley capitalism is very simple:
Investors are people with more money than time.
Employees are people with more time than money.
Entrepreneurs are the seductive go-between.
Marketing is like sex: only losers pay for it.
Imagine a chimpanzee rampaging through a datacenter powering everything from Google to Facebook. Infrastructure engineers use a software version of this "chaos monkey" to test online services' robustness—their ability to survive random failure and correct mistakes before they actually occur. Tech entrepreneurs are society's chaos monkeys, disruptors testing and transforming every aspect of our lives, from transportation (Uber) and lodging (AirBnB) to television (Netflix) and dating (Tinder). One of Silicon Valley's most audacious chaos monkeys is Antonio García Martínez.
After stints on Wall Street and as CEO of his own startup, García Martínez joined Facebook's nascent advertising team, turning its users' data into profit for COO Sheryl Sandberg and chairman and CEO Mark "Zuck" Zuckerberg. Forced out in the wake of an internal product war over the future of the company's monetization strategy, García Martínez eventually landed at rival Twitter. He also fathered two children with a woman he barely knew, committed lewd acts and brewed illegal beer on the Facebook campus (accidentally flooding Zuckerberg's desk), lived on a sailboat, raced sport cars on the 101, and enthusiastically pursued the life of an overpaid Silicon Valley wastrel.
Now, this gleeful contrarian unravels the chaotic evolution of social media and online marketing and reveals how it is invading our lives and shaping our future. Weighing in on everything from startups and credit derivatives to Big Brother and data tracking, social media monetization and digital "privacy," García Martínez shares his scathing observations and outrageous antics, taking us on a humorous, subversive tour of the fascinatingly insular tech industry. Chaos Monkeys lays bare the hijinks, trade secrets, and power plays of the visionaries, grunts, sociopaths, opportunists, accidental tourists, and money cowboys who are revolutionizing our world. The question is, will we survive?
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...a book whose bland all-purpose title belies the fact that this is a valley account like no other. The first hint that something is different here comes with the dedication: "To all my enemies: I could not have done it without you."Read Full Review of Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortun... | See more reviews from NY Times
..."Chaos Monkeys" is a must-read. It matters...The greatest danger of "Chaos Monkeys" is that it could suffer the same fate as many equally prescient cautionary tales: It is appreciated less as trenchant social criticism and more as a how-to manual.Read Full Review of Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortun... | See more reviews from NY Times
Facebook has long been accused of being a sexist workplace and letting founder Mark Zuckerberg rule with an iron fist in a velvet perk-filled glove. But as far as one ex-employee is concerned, the glove is now definitely off.Read Full Review of Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortun...
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458 KAINS ROAD, London, Ontario, N6K4P5
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RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage - St. Thomas*
Cell: 519-630-6786
Tel: 519-633-1000
$2,395,900 - For sale
Rare Find / 7.4 Acre Secluded Private Estate via a picturesque driveway offering a magnificent view of London, the London Hunt & Country Club and Thames River at the base of this property. Over 5,000+ Sq Ft residence renovated featuring a Large Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen, Cornice Mouldings, Hardwood & Slate Floors, French Doors onto a huge Flagstone Terrace and dry-stone wall. Master & Guest Bedrooms with EnSuites and Fireplaces, Media, Games Room, Hobby & Storage Space, Cold Room & Attached Garage via lower level. Salt Water Pool boasting a new separate Summer living area featuring a second kitchen, open Great Room, bathroom, change house and high cedar ceilings. Separate self-contained 3 bedroom, kitchen, living room, 4 pc bathroom in the Guest / In Law Coach House w/ fireplace over the separate 3 bay garage. Property is SO private, that access is only via Riverbend Golf Security Gate. Golf Clubhouse privileges available for a small monthly fee. Appointment only. Unique. (id:2471)
Location DescriptionOxford or Commissioners to Kains Road. Enter thru the Gated Riverbend Golf Community. Go right and follow the road to the entrance of 458 Kains. Prop Size 66.16 ft x 487.52 ft x 186.75 ft x 101.27 ft x 305.15 ft x 462.03 ft x 1,328.66 ft x 215.51 ft.
- Property Address:458 KAINS ROAD, London, Ontario, N6K4P5
- Property Type:Single Family
- Title:Freehold
- Sewage Type:Septic System
- Water Type:Drilled Well
- Driveway:Attached garage, Detached garage (4 spaces)
- Structure Style:House
- Building Age:1977
- Bedrooms:5
- Bathrooms:5-Total 3-Partial
- Heating Type:Propane, Radiant heat
- Style:Detached
- Architecture Style:Bungalow
- Storeys:2
- Basement Type:Full (Finished)
- Foundation Type:Poured Concrete
- Cooling Type:Central air conditioning
- Appliances Included:Washer, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer, Microwave, Alarm System, Refrigerator, Window Coverings
- Rental Equipment:None
- Exterior Type:Brick
- Amenities Nearby:Golf Course, Public Transit, Schools
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Well, I'm on the plane again this week, traveling to sunny California. I am attempting to pack all my things into one giant duffle bag and bring with me only one carry on. (This is the attempt I make every time I travel. The reality is that I end up with two over stuffed suitcases, my laptop bag , purse, knitting bag, coat and a personal pizza from that Pizza Hut kiosk that seems to be in front of every gate.)
My hope this trip is to test a theory regarding airplane travel that I often hear about. I've read many times in travel magazines that airport staff treat people differently based on how they are dressed. The more "rich" or "business" -like you look, the better service you receive.
I've always been a sweatpants and worn out t-shirt kind of traveler, which usually has resulted in me blending in with the airport walls. It's not that I've gotten bad service from my appearance, just usually not much service.
This time I want to see what would happen if I came to the airport in a bit more high-fashion style. My inspiration is Ivanka Trump, who, in the February 2011 issue of Travel + Leisure, showed how to travel in true style.
Read full article here: http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/ivanka-trumps-jet-set-travel-outfit#
With Ivanka as my muse, I have actually washed my clothes and made the effort to match up an outfit along with a necklace and ring. I'm even going to sacrifice comfort for style by wearing *gasp* high heels! I've been cleaning up the scuff marks on my purse as I plan for it and a light sweater to be the only items I go through security with. But fear not!No knitting will be sacrificed during this event. Hidden in my purse will be at least two socks on the needles ready for me to knit.
My cell phone will be at the ready, tweeting my travel experiment as it unfolds. And I plan on doing a post the next day to let you know how things went. Wish me luck!


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Ducati teammates cooperating like "never" before
Danilo Petrucci has praised his collaboration with Ducati MotoGP teammate Andrea Dovizioso during pre-season testing at Sepang, saying their partnership is like nothing he's experienced.
Dovizioso and Petrucci ended Day 2 of the test in fourth and ninth respectively, but the duo's most significant part of the session was a race simulation together during a 20-lap long run.
Both riders led the other for 10 laps during the stint, and both were left pleased with the results afterwards.
Petrucci said that while during the season both him and Dovizioso will be competitors of their own, they will continue to work together until Qatar and have teamwork like "never" before.
"When the races are coming I have the #9, he has #4, and we are two competitors," said Petrucci. "But until the first race it is very useful for both of us working together to understand things.
"In the past you never work with your teammate, check every corner for seeing, I go into the corner before, you are better on the exit, so let's work on the corner.
"For sure we have no secret but then when the race arrives we are two challengers like everyone."
Petrucci added that his long run together with Dovizioso is also the start of working with a teammate in "a different way".
"Was very important because we understood many things and I am happy because especially the second part, I was in front and with used tyre and we finish with very good laptimes," he said.
"Maybe not enough for win the race, I don't know for the podium, but for sure better than last year and especially better than yesterday because we struggled a lot during the middle part of the day when the temperature is really hot.
"I think for both of us was very important and useful because we maybe introduce a different way of working like a teammate."
Petrucci admitted that he currently has a lot more to gain by working Dovizioso than the other way around, but feels the latter could also benefit from working together.
"At the moment I think I have more things to learn compared to Dovi," said Petrucci, who was also given access to Dovizioso's support staff ahead of pre-season testing.
"I think in this moment I can learn much more than him, following him. Was important for me learning the lines, understand the way to learn the bike.
"For him the second part when I was in front, was useful for tyre temperature, for see the bike from the rear, see what are the weak points of the bike."
Dovizioso: No issues helping Petrucci
Ducati's lead rider Dovizioso was also happy with the long run he did with his teammate.
"The goal was not to make these 20 laps as fast as possible, but to work on certain details," he said. "This is the best way to work, especially if you do it together, because when you ride along it is never like you are in a race.
"I proposed it and it was also accepted by Danilo, and it was productive for both of us."
Dovizioso added that he has no problems sharing his knowledge with Petrucci, even if the latter may end up faster than him.
"I have a certain mentality and I'm not one to hide some things to win," added the 2018 runner-up. "I have no problem exposing certain things that can be positive for my teammate.
"If another rider can be faster than me doing the same things, chapeau!"
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Al Interviews Erik Robinson | General Contractor & Founder of Building a Refuge
In this episode, Al interviews Erik Robinson, general contractor and founder of Building a Refuge (recorded 4-22-19). After losing nearly eighty personal properties and his own home in the housing crash of 2008-2009, Erik went into a deep depression spending days in the dark of his basement, culminating in an attempted suicide. In 2011, Erik… Read More »


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I am Mrs. Cargile, the Keeper of the Fourth Graders. I live with my husband Sean in Gering, Nebraska. My life-long dream has been teaching, and it makes me feel happy and fulfilled! I love that every day when I come to work I know that this is my ministry and my calling. I love sharing truth with my students. Sometimes the truth of the Bible is not what our culture considers truth, but HERE I have the freedom to tell my students that the Bible is true and the God is truth.
This will be my sixth full year of teaching at CCS.
Though I have not been teaching at Community Christian long, I have a long history at the school. I attended Community Christian from Pre-K through 8th grade. I was then homeschooled in high school. My degree in teaching was received at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. God promptly opened a door at CCS, and I began my adventure.
At CCS teaching is a ministry and our teachers are passionate about wanting to be here and have a "give it all you've got" mindset. Teachers are here to minister and teach God's truth. Our curriculum is all Christ-based, so we can have conversations about faith all through the day and not just during Bible time.
Fourth graders will be busy this year as we learn about God's creation and how God has restored harmony to this world. We will also learn core subjects like Math, Reading and Spelling as well as having Music, Computers, Art and PE. Along with regular history, we will also be doing Nebraska history, which will be fun as we learn more about our state. This year promises to be a fun year, and I am excited to be a part of it!
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ROCKFORD — A plan to set up a central hub to aid victims of domestic and sexual violence was presented to 125 people Thursday night, which Mayor Tom McNamara said shows high interest in establishing a Family Justice Center.
"It's truly amazing how many people came out this evening," said McNamara, who created the Mayor's Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention and hired Jennifer Cacciapaglia in January to manage it. A few dozen people were expected for the meeting held a day after the July 4 holiday at Rockford Police Department headquarters on South New Towne Drive.
"If we want to transform Rockford, this is the way to do it," said Judge Rosemary Collins, chairwoman of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court Family Violence Coordinating Council.
A Family Justice Center would house representatives of at least 11 law enforcement and social services agencies under one roof, providing a single point of entry to consolidate services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The center would serve Winnebago County residents and likely would be located in Rockford.
Domestic violence accounts for a third of violent crimes reported to Rockford police.
Attendees broke down into smaller groups to suggest ideas for services they'd like a Family Justice Center to offer. A few of dozens of ideas included having a center open around the clock, having a single caseworker be the point person for a victim, setting up shop near a bus line and making sure legal advisors are on-site. Organizers will analyze the suggestions and consider them along with others that will be gathered at future forums.
Collins said she expects a $450,000 federal grant will be forthcoming for the project, perhaps in October. The money would cover planning for and operating a center for 18 months, though additional funds would be needed to continue operations.
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Chequered flag ready for second Running Festival at Goodwood
All the early bird entries have been snapped up for the return of the Running Festival at Goodwood, despite there being five months to race day on Sunday, 14 July 2019. UK Run Events promise a bigger and even better event than the highly successful inaugural festival at Goodwood in October 2018, when 800 runners competed in the adult races.
The move to a summer date will see a new Summer Running Party taking place to support the three main races: a Family 1.1 Mile, a 10K and Half Marathon. The Family run also represents the final 1.1 mile stage of the West Sussex Primary Schools Half Marathon Challenge.
Competitors in all the events can look forward to running on the smooth tarmac of the race track and to a glorious finish in the pit lane, with cheering from spectators in the grandstand. The Summer Running Party will start from 11am with a BBQ and post race prize ceremonies.
The aptly-named Pop Up Pit Shops will again be providing runners with everything they need for race day and beyond, with top running brands offering limited edition items and special race day discounts. SRG race pacers are confirmed for both the 10K and the Half Marathon.
Race director Joe Williams said: "We are thrilled with the uptake for The Running Festival at Goodwood 2019 and can't wait to deliver another memorable event for runners this summer. Here at UK Run Events we believe that running is very much about the community and our Summer Running Party will give us a fantastic chance to celebrate this, bringing together runners of all abilities and backgrounds and making the event so much more than just a race."
Race entry includes a technical race souvenir T-shirt, bespoke medal, free official race photos, free massage, chip timed results, SRG pacers, race treats and carton of water at the finish, plus free parking and access to the Summer Running Party after the race.
Entry fees for the Family 1.1 Mile are £5 for children aged 10 and under accompanied by an adult and £8 for adults and children aged 11+ running unaccompanied. All finishers of the Family 1.1 Mile receive a medal, carton of water and treat bag. The Family 1.1 Mile starts at 9am, the Half Marathon at 10.30am and the 10K at 10.40am.
Go to UK Run Events for full details. Also follow @ukrunevents on Twitter for the latest information.
Images courtesy UK Run Events/The Running Festival at Goodwood