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grounds Dad, all those trees and the rhododendrons are beautiful.” Dan was looking out of the window daring the world to smile at him. “Probably hide the kennels behind there” Jenny replied somewhat “Oh Dad come on now it's a lovely home, you even said so when you agreed to look at it.” “I said it looked nice, Mata Hari looked nice.” Jenny saw a lovely rolling lawn with a stand of trees and bushes and an idyllic Mansion style house at the end of the sweeping drive. A perfectly idyllic place to live. Dan saw Stalag Luft 17 “They put elastic bands round their bollocks and half starve them.” “Probably do the same to all the poor old sods locked up in there.” They were pulling up to the steps leading at the front entrance. “Dad your being ridiculous of course they don't do that now come on, look the managers waiting to greet us by the door isn't that nice.” As Jenny went round to open the car door for her dad he was already out and brushed her hand off his elbow as she tried to lend some form of support necessary only to her “Probably saw us on her telly when we tripped the perimeter alarm.” “Dad be quite.” Jenny shushed him whilst taking the proffered handshake from the beaming manager who couldn't fail to have heard but gave no sign of having done so. “Hello you must be Mrs Shaw I'm Ms Belden the manager welcome to The Lawns and this is I take it is Dan.” Dan was in before Jenny could open her mouth. “Well you can take it and put it back again it's Mr Argyle to you.” The Beam never even wavered, Dan thought maybe a bit too much Botox and she was stuck “Of course, Mr Argyle. Maybe you'll allow me to call you Dan when we know each other better, please come in let me give you the guided tour.” Ms Belden turned to show the way in so she missed Dans 'never happen love' and Jenny's backhand slap to his shoulder with another hissed 'Dad'. Just as they went through the door there was a deep throated 'woof'. Dan turned to Jenny and smiled. Jenny pretended not to notice and said as cheerily as “Oh you have a dog.” Ms Belden replied without breaking step on the way to the lounge. “Oh that's just Alfie my old German Shepherd. He's just a soft old thing everyone loves Alfie round here.” “Has he been done. Dan asked smiling at his daughter.” “What a strange Ms Belden caught Jenny's look at her dad and realised something was going on she was not privy to. “Yes he has though he's that old now I doubt it matters anymore.” “Not romancing any walking sticks then?” Ms Belden was about to reply but Jenny stopped her. “Oh this is a lovely lounge, isn't this a lovely lounge Dad just look at the view.” Dan looked at the view briefly and then looked around the room which depressed him even more if that where possible. An open lounge with high backed chairs around the walls most with an occupant in varying stages of senility. Just sitting there watching daytime TV with the sound down or asleep though some looked as though the sleep was more permanent. Queue here for the undertakers he thought. Is this really it. It's like a bloody warehouse for the terminal. Come to the Lawns and die, but not until we've had all your money off you. Jenny had suggested it but it was his house and pension that would pay for it. His protestation that he'd rather his money went to his grandson fell on deaf ears. She'd married that four eyed, suited prat with about as much personality as the bloody computer he sat at all day but he seemed to be on a good salary though for doing what Dan hadn't a clue. He wanted his grandson to do something with his life but currently he was a 13 year old clone of his dad. Glasses, school uniform, class swat. Another high salary earner in the making but no life in the kid at all. Dad your not looking isn't the view lovely. “Yeh you can see the sun glinting off the guard tower.” Dan's attention had gone straight past all the greenery to the electricity pylon barely Ms Belden, full of false, professional bonhomie, looked straight past Dan and spoke to “Oh I can see he's got a strong personality we're going to have some wonderful times when he comes to stay.” Dan looked at Jenny. “Am I here, I mean did I leave and a five year old's stood in my place.” Ms Belden obviously heard but carried straight on with the sales pitch, sounding just that bit too well rehearsed. They eventually finished the guided tour and sat in the office for an interminable length of time while Ms Belden went through all the how much, when and how often. Before Jenny managed to extricate the pair of them with sincere promises to think about it, couldn't make any decisions on the day, have to consult my husband. Ms Belden gave her one of those long embarrassing handshakes that leaves you counting your fingers while wiping the Dan had been watching the other hand convinced it would be reaching for Jenny's purse. They drove away in silence for a long while before Jenny broke the stand off with a Well what did you think. Already knowing the answer. “Posh wrapper with a load of senile old codgers inside sat round the walls hiding the damp “Dad do you have to be so negative all the time.” “Oh come on Jenny they were already dead from the neck up, the place stank of piss and strong disinfectant, there was practically a ground mist in the lounge, mindless crap on the tv which nobody was watching and some god awful radio station on just for the benefit of the staff.” Silence filled the car for some time “We could have a look at another one next week if you want.” Jenny sat up straighter “Do you really mean Yeh, I suppose.” “Oh wonderful I'll do another search on Google when I get home.” You do that he thought. Must be a lot of homes listed on there. Nice drive out, pub lunch, should be able to keep this going for a long while yet, I wonder if I should drop a couple of hints about maybe finding one on the coast.

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Friday, October 11 Dank And Stary Night Edition - Terrorist supporters have claimed responsibility for the DDOS and hack of the Internet Archive. (Gizmodo) Maybe it's true. Maybe they're lying. There are many powerful groups that would love to scrub the internet's memory forever. But they're publicly boasting of this on Twitter from a verified account, so they've made themselves easy targets for law enforcement. - The core archive is unaffected. (Twitter) The site is down temporarily while the staff scrub the front-end servers and upgrade security, but it will be back. - Tesla has announced its new Robotaxi, the gloriously art deco Robovan, and the new Tesla Robot. (Tesla) A good old-fashioned future. - AMD very graciously allowed Intel to be relevant for an entire week before stomping on them with a 192 core server CPU that is 20% cheaper than Intel's 128 core model. (Tom's Hardware) AMD's new lineup includes Zen 5 models with up to 128 cores, and Zen 5c models (functionally identical cores but lower clock speeds) up to 192 cores. That article has lots of benchmarks; WCCFTech has the price list. If you need high clock speeds rather than just the maximum possible number of cores, the 9575F offers 64 cores running at 5GHz. The 192 core 9965 "only" runs at 3.7GHz. In theory you could put one of each in the same server. (I think?) Not sure how much the Linux kernel would appreciate that though. - Intel meanwhile has announced its new Arrow Lake desktop CPUs - the 245K, 265K, and 285K. (Tom's Hardware) The 285K will be slightly slower than the existing 14900K for gaming, but use less power. Unfortunately it is expected to be up to 20% slower than AMD's best gaming chips like the 7800X3D, which uses much less power. Expected to be at retain on the 24th, so not much in the way of benchmarks until then, except for the one leaked result on CPUBenchmark. - Intel claims the new chips provide parity performance at half the power. (PC World) Which is very interesting because the claimed power consumption hasn't changed with respect to 13th or 14th generation parts, neither the base TDP nor the maximum turbo power. Which means that either Intel was lying before, or is lying now, or both. - Just to make sure they rain on all of Intel's parades AMD's 9800X3D is expected to have an all-core clock 400MHz faster than the existing 7800X3D. (VideoCardz) That would salvage the lackluster launch of the 9000 series. It's not at all a bad CPU, but it shines at heavy server-oriented workloads rather than typical productivity apps or gaming. With that clock speed boost the 9800X3D should easily be the fastest CPU available for games. - Maybe when the DOJ's antitrust team has finished beating up Google it could take a look at Adobe. Adobe no longer offers perpetual licenses for its low-end Elements products. (Notebook Check) You can "buy" the 2025 editions right now, but the software will drop dead three years after it is installed. - What's better than Ethernet? Ultra Ethernet. AMD has shown off its first Ultra Ethernet cards. (Tom's Hardware) These run at 400Gbps and offload a lot of the networking stack to a dedicated CPU on the card. - Serve the Home got hold of the new AMD Epyc CPUs and a 400Gb Ethernet card and put them to the test. (Serve the Home) I'm not sure how many homes need to be served with a 384 core server with 800Gbps of total network bandwidth, but here you go. - There's a vulnerability in 64 different Qualcomm chipsets. (WCCFTech) This only affects about two billion people, so you don't need to worry. And no, there are no details. - Three executives in charge of Amazon's Just Walk Out project - cashierless brick-and-mortar stores - just walked out. (Tech Crunch) It is a thing. - Amazon dreams of AI agents that do the shopping for you. (Wired) Burn in Hell, Amazon. - The latest Windows 11 update leaves 9GB of trash behind. (PC World) Trash that it is impossible to delete short of reinstalling Windows entirely. That's nearly 50 cents worth of storage at today's SSD prices. - The world must Act Now (TM) or We Are Doomed (TM). (Dawn) More doomed than the last eleven times we were doomed? - Redbox went bankrupt. But the Redboxen remain. (MSN) They weigh 900 pounds and there are 24,000 of them scattered across the country, typically wired directly into power so you can't even unplug them. Walgreens says that just sitting there the boxen are costing the company $184,000 a month. And they're typically anchored in concrete to prevent theft, so you can't just yank them out. - London is gone. (The Register) Blown into the North Sea. The BBC is predicting 13,508 mph winds, and overnight lows of 400C in Nottingham. Conditions are expected to return to reality this weekend. - Automattic is doing open source dirty. (Hey) This is the personal site of DHH, the creator of Ruby on Rails. I might have some philosophical differences with the design of Rails, but to my knowledge DHH never blackmailed or libeled anyone. - The Fifth Circuit has upheld a lower court's finding of contributory copyright infringement against ISP Grande, but tossed the calculation of damages. (TorrentFreak) The ISP was found liable because it did not act on infringement notices, but the calculation of the damages at $47 million was found to be incorrect and excessive. Where a CD was copied, the jury calculated the full damages on each song individually, which was deemed incorrect. The damage calculation heads back to the lower court while the fundamental matter of law likely goes to the Supreme Court, as the entire industry has an interest in how this turns out. - The Amelia Watson Limited Edition Hyte Y40 PC case is discounted to $199 through October 28. (Twitter) I already got mine, but that's okay. AMD was excoriated for releasing the Ryzen 9000 series, which provided parity performance at significantly less power. Be interesting to see who complains similarly about the new Intels and who's an Intel shill. Posted by: Rick C at Friday, October 11 2024 10:18 PM (pnaK4) Doubt. Every Redbox I've seen lately has been shut off. Posted by: Rick C at Friday, October 11 2024 10:30 PM (pnaK4) Posted by: Mauser at Saturday, October 12 2024 10:58 AM (nk1Z+) Posted by: Rick C at Saturday, October 12 2024 01:15 PM (pnaK4) (Though the Ryzen 370 laptop chips have the same thing, and are also not officially supported under Windows 10.) 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Cute, fuzzy stealth. That's what weasels are about. When we're not paying attention, sometimes even when we ARE, participial phrases convince us they're the best candidate for the job. They weasel their way in and tempt our trust. And on the surface, these participial weasels might look cute. But they lie and do not the truth. Now, I've known many perfectly genial and cooperative participial phrases, so I'm not going to generalize. Suffice it to say, you need to be wary. Use discernment. Don't fall for a fuzzy face and big, sweet eyes. Here's a conversation I had with one as I wrote recently: Me: This sentence is boring. Participle Perry: Show me. Look at my round, soulful eyes. I want to know. Me: Okay. Here. I write in my office as my kids play in the next room. PP: What? Oh, you were...yeah. That's pretty pathetic. Nobody will even care. What separates you from the other writing mothers out there? Not. A. Thing. And in this business, you've got to stand out somehow. Me: All right! Quit with the critique and help me then. PP: What if I jump in there and liven it up a bit. I'm cute enough. Let me give it a whirl. *blinks adorable eyes* Me: Aw. Okay. PP: *wiggles in* Here's your new sentence. Laughing maniacally, I write in my office as my kids play in the next room. Me: Wait. Maybe my kids should be the ones laughing. PP: Sure, I'll move over. Get closer to the Littles. How 'bout now? I write in my office, laughing maniacally, as my kids play in the next room. Me: I see what you did there. PP: Heh. Caught that, did ya? I'm right here, you know. I see who's maniacal. Me: You're WAY overstepping, dude. Keep moving. I write in my office as my kids, laughing maniacally, play in the next room. Or I can slide to the end. I'm cute anywhere. Me: No, you're good there. Shut up and hold still. Pay careful attention to ANYTHING that ends with -ing. Here are a few key rules. First, be sure that, since -ing is the progressive form of the verb, the action is meant to be continuous. If it's something that happened once, you don't need the -ing. Jerrifica whistled and scanned the edge of the forest. What? I was in the mood for an unusual name. Still, you've got to admit it paints a different picture than: Jerrifica, whistling, scanned the edge of the forest. Sentence A makes Terrifica Jerrifica sound like she's just arrived at a clandestine meeting and given the secret signal. Sentence B? Not so much. Maybe looking for her favorite bird? Second, don't use -ing if the two verbs in the sentence can't happen simultaneously. Alfonzebub, getting dressed as fast as possible, ran down the steps to the bus stop. Um, no. Dude needs to put clothes on before he leaves his apartment. And even if it's possible for him to get dressed as he runs, your readers don't want to see it. Third, don't overuse participial phrases. On the surface, they look like a nice way to change sentence structure and infuse variety. Hey, they're full of action. But remember, when you overuse anything, it gets tiresome. Instead of adding to your writing repertoire, you might instead provide yourself a new pet weasel. And no writer wants another weasel word. Or phrase. Or any kind of weasel at all. Thanks to Elysium 2010 and Steve Richmond for the images.

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Appin Compounding Pharmacy is a professional pharmacy and compounding specialist located South West of Sydney. We have been providing compounding services all over Australia for over 19 years, with demand growing annually. The team is lead by owners Kwilan Ng (OAM, B.Pharm) and Tina Thao Nguyen (B.Pharm, AACPA) who are available to assist 7 days a week. The Pharmacy is located at shop 2/75 Appin Rd, Appin. Only 15 minutes from Campbelltown CBD and 25 Minutes from Wollongong. Appin Compounding Pharmacy provides on regular basis personal health services such as webster packing, home delivery, home medication reviews, medchecks, NDSS diabetes, complex compounding, bio-identical hormone replacement, opioid management, and specific immunisation services. Appin Compounding Pharmacy is unique in that we are PCCA members and Quality care accredited. As PCCA members we work closely with a team of dedicated compounding pharmacists to provide a wide range of compounding services. We work closely with doctors and specialists to provide paediatric compounds for infants, hormone replacement and other compounding requirements. We are also popular for our veterinarian compounding services and supply all across Australia. As a quality care accredited pharmacy we are focused on maintaining a high level of ethical and professional standard across all aspects of our business.

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What could happen after UFC 264? Written by Sarvesh Pathak Conor gets a shot at the title UFC might offer Conor McGregor a title fight if he knocks out Dustin Glenn Poirier on July 10th. Conor is a PPV superstar and he’s proven that every time he fights. The trilogy fight could be the biggest PPV fight of the year. Beating Dustin who sits at No.1, the top of the lightweight division, will put him in a great spot in terms of ranking. A title fight against Oliveira might even be bigger than the trilogy fight in terms of PPV. Dustin vs Oliveira for the title There is no argument whatsoever of what’ll happen if Dustin Poirier gets the win over Conor McGregor. He is, for sure, next in line. He passed on the opportunity to fight for the title earlier to fight the Notorious instead. Conor McGregor calls it quits An amazing ride for the former double champion could very well come to an end if he gets beaten on the July 10th. Conor might have to fight and win at least twice against tough opponents to have another crack at the Lighweight title which might take another year. He already sits at No.5 in the rankings. It’ll make it harder for the UFC to decide what’s next for him. He’s already the richest athlete of 2021 according to Forbes and is a father to another child. He might pull the plug after this loss. The Nate Diaz Trilogy If Conor is still hungry to compete and try harder after the defeat, he might consider the option to fight Nate to decide another trilogy fight. This would really play out well if Leon Edwards beats Nate on June 14th. On the social media when asked about his welterweight ambitions, Conor McGregor said he would like to compete in that division, we don’t know how serious he is about that. He also had some back and forth with the current champion, Kamaru Usman. The Chandler-Poirer-Gaethje Triangle If Conor wins, Dustin Poirer could face Michael Chandler as both would be coming off a loss. Would be interesting to see what happens with Justin Gaethje as he is also in the mix. When asked about Justin against Chandler, Dana White said it can be a possibility. Justin last fought Khabib and suffered a loss in 2020. He might as well face Dustin Poirer again and Michael Chandler might face someone like Benial Dariush. It’s hard to tell which fight makes the most sense. One thing’s for sure, there’s a lot of exciting fights to come in the lightweight division.

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Twitter, Four Square and YouTube Social media, the growing phenomena that has captured the attention of the world - is your next greatest tool for driving traffic to your tradeshow booth. Let's look at how some businesses have successfully connected with their target audience and increased the number of prospects visiting their tradeshow booth: The Twitter Hashtag (#) method of organizing the up-to-the-minute conversation about your company and the convention allows you to communicate with your target audience. Here are just a few tips: Weeks before the event, create a unique hashtag title and every time you mention the upcoming convention and your company's participation - make sure to include the hashtag. (ex. #exhibitsusaPHX) - Tweet about your booth number and placement within the convention hall. - Leave hints about your show discounts and offer special incentives to your Twitter followers. - Create excitement by asking who will attend and asking for a retweet of your message. - Tweet about the special programs that will occur during the convention; will the Batmobile be there? Are the Monkees making a come back during the lunch hour? With each message, include your unique hashtag. - During the event, send out messages that include your booth number and offer hourly contests, incentives, discounts, etc. to drive traffic to your tradeshow booth. - Invite attendees to tweet their comments about the event and your company. - Take pictures of your tradeshow booth, large format graphics and attendees visiting your exhibit and include them in your messages . Four Square is a destination social networking site that allows visitors to "check in" when they arrive at a location. Businesses can create destination Four Square pages, which work great for your business location; however, you can also create a Four Square brand page. Create a brand page with information about your company, the location of the convention center, the date of the event and your tradeshow booth number. Invite participants to visit your booth by offering incentives for Four Square participants. "The first person to say the word 'peppermint' in our tradeshow booth receives a 25% discount of their purchase." If your tradeshow exhibit will be over several days, communicate a different product or service focus for each day so that participants will be encouraged to visit your tradeshow booth multiple times over the course of the event. Each time a participant signs in; they can leave a comment about your business and even include a picture! YouTube.Once participants are in your booth, capture their visit on your Flip cam or other video recording device. Existing customers that visit your booth may be willing to provide a brief (30 seconds to one minute) video testimony about your services and/or products. Always ask permission and have them sign a simple photo release form that allows you to use their testimonial. Honest, unscripted video testimonials are a great way to build brand awareness and credibility. These casually produced videos will also help promote your participation in a similar tradeshow event in the future. Upload the photo to your YouTube channel, Facebook page, Twitter feed or website. Social media is used by more people in the United States and around the world than any other form of communication. Why not tap into its power to promote your brand and your tradeshow participation? Have you used Twitter or another social site to increase tradeshow traffic. We'd love to hear your story. Leave your story on our Facebook page or email us at [email protected]. |

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A solar-powered ice machine using propane (R290) refrigerant – the result of a collaboration between Germany's GIZ, Indonesia's Directorate-General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, and leading industry technology partners – debuted this morning at the Refrigeration & HVAC Indonesia 2018 Expo. Solar R290 ice machine debuts at RHVAC Indonesia 2018 Indicating the growing number of innovative cooling solutions using natural refrigerants, the "first fully solar-powered, off-the-grid ice block machine using R290 refrigerant" debuted this morning on day two of the Refrigeration & HVAC Indonesia 2018 Expo, currently taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 26-28 September. The system was the result of a two-year collaboration between GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the Directorate-General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) to design and develop an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solution for Indonesia's rural fishing industry, which is often disconnected from electrical grids, to help increase its fresh fish production. "Indonesia has 100,000 km of coastline and is aiming to double its fish production, meaning there will be an increase in demand for cold chain logistics," said Frank Stegmueller, an advisor for the Electrification through Renewable Energy (ELERN) programme, part of GIZ. “[The solar-powered R290 block ice] machine can be manufactured in Indonesia, which makes for a market-ready solution that we can launch today." The system eliminates the need for diesel power and runs completely on solar energy — able to produce 1.2 tons of block ice per day. The solar photovoltaic system generates 25 kWp, while the ice machine provides a cooling capacity of around 100 kWh/ton. The use of R290 refrigerant was identified as the best option to move away from the use of synthetic refrigerants and achieve optimal energy efficiency in the ice-making process. As of today, a functioning prototype has been built and successfully tested. Installation at the actual pilot project site is planned for the end of this year with performance monitoring and analysis to be conducted throughout 2019. In addition, the local manufacturing supply chain is already in operation, with companies such as Airef, a local manufacturer of refrigeration systems with significant experience in working with hydrocarbon-based systems. "This machine can be manufactured in Indonesia, which makes for a market-ready solution that we can launch today," said Stegmueller. "We are looking forward to this becoming an Indonesian success story, ready to disseminate and upscale." R290 knowledge transfer from Germany to Indonesia The solar-powered R290 block ice machine is able to be completely manufactured, installed and serviced by local Indonesian companies, the result of extensive collaboration between leading German and Indonesian technology manufacturers over the past two years. The R290 refrigerant is supplied by local Indonesian state-owned petrochemical company, Pertamina. Germany-based ILK Dresden served as the main provider of initial technical development and design of the system, with the main system components such as variable speed R290 compressors and condenser fans being supplied by German manufacturers such as Bitzer and Ziehl-Abegg. REC Solar, ATW Solar, BAE Reliable Energy and OMRON provided the system components for the project's solar panels and electrical systems. Support, coordination, and implementation were provided mainly by GIZ and EBTKE through the Energy Programme Indonesia/ASEAN, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). Sep 27, 2018, 16:10 Sep 27, 2018, 16:10

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You’re considering switching into real estate, but have your misgivings about plunging headlong into a full-time real estate career. Have you set your eyes on being a part-time real estate agent? Though there are countless part-time real estate agents out there, negotiating that transition is the tricky bit. Transitioning into real estate as a part-time agent enables you to assess if it’s a suitable career for you. Besides, it gives you financial stability as you build your client base, lets you take care of licensing and business costs, and links you to valuable networks at your place of work. In this piece, we will examine the pros and cons of transitioning into real estate as a part-time agent, steps to becoming a part-time agent, when to transition from being a part-time to a full-time real estate agent and tips to success as a part-time real estate agent. Pros of Part-Time Real Estate - Financial stability. Maintaining your full-time job enables you to pull through in uncertain times. The real estate industry is highly sensitive to the state of the economy, fluctuating whenever the economy experiences a recession. - Determining if a career in real estate is suitable for you. You have time to know if a career in real estate is for you. As a sales agent, you’ll need to be out there fixing appointments, showing potential clients properties for sale, cold calling, scheduling follow-up meetings, etc. Working part-time helps you test whether you possess the skill set and a matching personality for the industry. - You get to maintain networks at your workplace. Your colleagues and their associates may prove valuable contacts that can become clients and have the potential to generate excellent referrals. - You have to pursue an education in real estate before you get licensing. You’ll need to undertake a real estate pre-licensing course and pass a state licensing exam before practicing as a real estate professional. That means you’ll need income from your regular job to pay for your course, licensing, annual fees, and your monthly bills while you get through this stage. - Initially, your engagement in kick-starting a career in real estate will involve much training when you are getting started, but that may take 2-4 hours a day. You’ll need to keep working to maintain your cash flow and make good use of the time. - There are numerous opportunities to practice as a part-time agent. Search online for ”part-time real estate jobs near me,” and you’ll confirm that you can keep your full-time job while you get your feet wet in real estate. For instance, you can check out part-time real estate jobs with Keller Williams. - Ordinarily, real estate income increases with experience and a wider clientele base, which needs time. You can take your time growing your networks and, subsequently, your income in real estate while retaining your regular job. Abandoning your job all of a sudden without a corresponding rise in income may leave you in financial straits. - By being self-employed, You’ll pay for insurance and other benefits out of pocket. The advantage of maintaining your full-time job means you still have access to insurance and other benefits while you grow your real estate business portfolio. - The stability of a full-time job offers a solid stepping stone into the unchartered waters of real estate; You’ll need money to finance your pre-licensing course, professional membership fees, and the logistics to hold appointments with potential buyers or sellers. Other typical costs you’ll have to meet are printing business cards, entertaining clients, and continuing education. Cons of Part-Time Real Estate Agents - Growing your real estate business requires time to meet clients. In an environment of cut-throat competition in some markets, rescheduling client appointments may prove detrimental as you could lose to a competitor. A full-time job limits the amount of time for the real estate business. - Fluctuating income; It’s difficult to project a steady income in real estate as clinching a business happens after a while, especially for a beginner. Worse still, some transactions depend on variables that are entirely out of your control. Through these transactions, you’ll become a better agent by learning invaluable lessons, whether the prospects materialize into business or fail. - You must be highly motivated to continue as a real estate agent. Sometimes a deal can crumble at the last minute for reasons beyond your control despite your considerable financial and emotional investment in pitching for the business. - You have a narrow client base at the start of your real estate career, yet you have limited time to prospect as you work part-time. You must be economical with the possible time to plan, prospect, organize showings, and follow up leads and transactions. You can work around this by hiring an assistant or collaborating with other agents in your area to assist follow-up on scheduled client meetings. - Recession impacts the real estate industry significantly. Such external factors could impede growth and affect your morale as a part-time real estate agent. Steps in Becoming a Part-time Real Estate Agent - Assess the real estate market situation where you intend to practice. - Do a self-review; introspect to decide if you possess the qualities necessary to succeed in real estate sales. - Count the financial cost necessary to launch a career in real estate; consider study fees, licensure, and practice costs. - Define a workable schedule that ensures you remain productive at your workplace while creating room to accommodate your new part-time role. - Research on licensing requirements and your eligibility. - Choose the right brokerage “to hang your license”; major national brokerage brands like Keller Williams are more accepting of part time agents and offer training. - Take your real estate licensing exam. - Join your local MLS board; MLS or Multiple Listing Service, which is a centralized database that allows you to view listed properties in the area and post properties for sale. - Hit the road running and begin selling and aggressively marketing your service. When Do You Transition to Full-Time? You can transition to full-time when you have savings to take you for at least 3 to 6 months’ worth of savings to cushion you if you don’t close a sale and to cater to your real estate costs licensing, and membership dues. You need to adjust your schedule gradually to make your full-time job part-time so that you invest more in real estate. Tips to Succeed as a Part-time Sales Agent - Commit to succeeding; don’t be lukewarm because you’re a part-timer. Clients expect you to offer the best possible professional service. You’re not a part-time amateur but a full-time professional working part-time. - High-level time management; schedule your meetings when you are off-work on your primary job. - Leverage by employing the use of an assistant. An online social media manager or a visual assistant who can handle calls for you while you work. You can also work closely with other agents to help around with clients who may be available when you are working. - It’s recommended you get mentorship from an experienced agent. Mentorship is an easy way to learn industry best practices as a professional. - Set a time when you’ll have completed transitioning into a full-time real estate career. Goal-setting drives activity and deals a critical blow to passivity when you are continually marking timing in a profession with little forward-movement. - Train hard by taking full advantage of available learning opportunities offline or online to improve your soft skills and awareness of industry news and trends. - Stash some savings that can take care of you for 3 to 6 months when you begin a full-time real estate career. The real estate market is slow and you could take a few months before a real deal closes, and you receive payment. - Explore the various hustles that can be financially rewarding in the real estate industry and use them to augment your income. These include becoming a notary, making referral fees by referring cash-based deals to real estate investors, and offering freelancing services in the real estate niche. The stability of a full-time job offers a solid stepping stone into the unchartered waters of real estate. Maintaining your position helps you absorb the extra costs that come with course work, licensing, and business expenses in real estate. You should handle the transition well to not jeopardize your full-time job as you grow into real estate as a part-time agent. Robert EarlRobert has 20+ years of experience as a Real Estate Agent, Coach & Digital Marketer. Robert Earl is passionate about teaching and empowering others to pursue their dreams and create sustainable income. Whether through a career in real estate, affiliate marketing, niche blogging, or transforming campgrounds into thriving communities, his proven strategies and techniques have helped numerous individuals and businesses succeed. Based on his years of experience and knowledge in the online marketing industry, along with his hands-on management in the Real Estate & RV Park sector, he has crafted a unique and effective approach to personal and professional growth. In addition to his business pursuits, Robert is also a CrossFit Online Level 1 Trainer (CF-OL1) and enjoys fitness activities, including Rucking workouts while traveling the country. His multifaceted career showcases his dedication to growth, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in various domains.

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A Guide to Swedish Christmas Decorations A new idea to try this holiday season is using Swedish Christmas decorations around the house. Incorporate the Scandinavian spirit into a traditional Swedish Christmas celebration with these Swedish Christmas decoration ideas. Here are a few traditional Swedish Christmas decorating ideas: - Around the House: One time-honored Swedish Christmas decoration is a boxwood and dried wheat wreath or garland. Head down to your local garden store to find your supplies. In your windows, put up white Swedish stars, called Julstjarna, for an authentic touch. You can also celebrate the Advent with a wreath or calendar to count down the days until December 25th. - On the Tree: The Swedish Christmas tree should be the centerpiece of all decorations. Most families in Sweden wait until the day before Christmas Eve to bring in the tree and decorate it, however, here are some ideas for Swedish Christmas ornaments that you can prepare ahead of time. Use ribbons, white lights, and hand-made trinkets to trim your tree. DIY options include heart baskets made out of brightly colored paper, cardboard angels, or tissue paper crackers. - On the Table: Candles were popular during the cold, dark Swedish winter. Tea lights are classic and can be safely placed on the table. Set your table with linens in the traditional colors of the holiday: gold, white, and blue. A buffet of sweets including marzipan fruit is a must have for dessert. Serve glogg, traditional mulled wine, at your Christmas dinner. Swedish Christmas traditions center around bringing family together during this special time of year. Enjoy some music and dancing and take time to learn about other Scandinavian holiday practices such as Santa Lucia Day on December 13th. You may develop some customs that your family will want to repeat year after year! Plan your own Swedish Christmas party with this beautiful, free Christmas invitation. Sign up and we'll send more inspiration straight to you. Sign up now

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Details protection professionals should create and impose company policies that comply with market requirements and stop cyber attacks. They also need to help staff members utilize computers, e-mail and various other technology in compliance with firm protection procedures. Every business depends on electronic systems to work and cyberattacks that endanger those features present a substantial hazard. Discover how cybersecurity can be taken care of to protect data, lower danger and respond promptly to breaches. Safety Recognition Training Safety awareness training is just one of one of the most efficient ways to stop cyber attacks and cultivate a solid cybersecurity culture. It shows workers to be positive about safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating risks with interactive sessions, such as phishing simulations and scenario-based discovering. The objective of safety and security understanding training is to assist stop human mistakes, which tend to be the leading source of cybersecurity incidents and violations. It shows them regarding finest methods for securing classified, managed unclassified information (CUI) and personally recognizable details. It likewise motivates them to adhere to physical safety plans, such as locking workdesk cabinets and preventing connecting unauthorized devices into workstations. Training should be continuous, not a single occasion, to keep staff members engaged and knowledgeable about transforming dangers and best methods. Educating methods vary from workshops and webinars to e-learning components and tests. Educating material needs to be tailored to each organization’s particular requirements and electronic safety risks, with easy-going language and instances that are relevant to the staff member audience. IT-Sicherheit Hamburg Identification and Accessibility Monitoring In the world of IT security, identity and access monitoring (IAM) is a structure that makes sure every individual has the precise privileges they need to do their work. It assists avoid hackers from going into company systems, yet it also makes certain that every employee obtains the very same level of accessibility for every application and data source they need. The IAM procedure begins by producing a digital identity for each individual who needs system access, whether they are a staff member, vendor or customer. These identities consist of distinct traits like login qualifications, ID numbers, task titles and other qualities. When someone attempts to login, the IAM system checks that their qualifications match the details saved in the digital identification and makes a decision if they are allowed to accessibility applications. IAM techniques decrease the threat of interior information violations by restricting accessibility to delicate information, and they help organizations fulfill conformity requirements in a landscape of rigorous privacy regulations. They additionally offer innovative tracking of anomalous habits that can show a possible hacking strike. Firewalls are a crucial part of network safety and security. They are typically located in between the Internet and your networks, aiding to secure from strikes from outside of your system and keeping hazardous information from spreading across numerous systems. A typical firewall software type is a packet filter. These firewalls assess each little bit of details sent on a network, checking for determining data such as IP addresses and ports to establish whether it’s safe to pass or otherwise. Sadly, this kind of filter is restricted in range and needs a large quantity of hand-operated revision to stay on top of new hazards. Modern firewalls have been created to surpass this limitation and offer even more granular recognition, enabling the execution of even more exact guidelines that line up with company needs. They can be either hardware or software based and are usually extra reliable than older kinds of firewall programs. They likewise enable unified protection that updates across all tools all at once. With remote work policies becoming significantly usual, and staff members making use of gadgets like laptop computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, Internet of Points sensing units, industrial control systems (ICS) or point-of-sale (PoS) devices to access company information, it’s important for IT security teams to shield these endpoints. This means applying software program and services to make certain a clear audit path, and defense versus malware or any other potential risks. Anti-malware is a staple of any endpoint safety solution, and this can be used to scan for the visibility of malicious files, which it can then quarantine, remove or delete from the tool. It can additionally be utilized to spot advanced hazards, such as fileless malware and polymorphic strikes. In addition, it’s vital to handle fortunate gain access to on all endpoints, as this is among the most usual ways that malware gains entrance into an organization network. This includes eliminating default management rights from a lot of customer accounts, and making it possible for just guest account access for those that need it.

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Another high placed Epic Games employee is parting ways with the giant to make games at another company. This time it’s producer Chris Wynn, who’s credits include Gears of War 3 & Gears of War Judgement, will be joining Bioware to work on Mass Effect 4. Epic Games, the company that brought us Gears of War and Unreal, just lost it’s top marketing guy. In many respects Kendall Boyd is likely the reason why Gears of War has remained a household name and why Infinity Blade got around so well. Epic’s loss is Microsoft’s gain because Boyd is joining Microsoft Studios as Director of Halo Global Marketing. Presumably, he will work his marketing … [ Read More... ] In a recent blog post, former Epic Games designer, Cliff Bleszinski, gave his thoughts and views on micro-transactions, DLC, and free to play business models. He makes several good points regarding consumers unrealistic expectations towards game pricing. He also explains the purpose of DLC and continuous income for a game once it’s released. Here are some notable quotes. On the cost of making a game and what the consumer … [ Read More... ] Yes, you read correctly pirates, Microsoft isn’t taking piracy of their games lightly. It’s a month before the official release of Gears of War Judgment, March 22, and the game already has piracy issues. A complete copy of Gears of War Judgment appeared overnight on torrent sites. Eurogamer was informed this by Microsoft… “We are aware of isolated cases in which Gears of War: Judgment content … [ Read More... ]

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Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase an item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Amal Clooney has a new gig, no its not as George’s wife…but as a professor. Clooney will be lecturing at NYC’s Columbia University this spring. The International and Human Rights lawyer will serve as a visitor to the faculty and as a senior fellow with the Law School’s Human Rights Institute according to statement released by the school. “It is an honor to be invited as a visiting professor at Columbia Law School alongside such a distinguished faculty and talented student pool,” said Clooney. “I look forward to getting to know the next generation of human rights advocates studying here.” Wow! She’s pretty awesome!

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This morning I got up early and headed down to New York City for the Annual Time to Play Holiday Showcase. I’ve been going to this event for years and it is a great one for making contacts and coming home with some of the newest fun toys to play with and review. Taking the train down gets me there after the big press conference and puts me at the event right as the show floor is opening. Not this year. Driving to the train station I learned that Acela service was cancelled between Boston and New York because of a power issue, but Regional service was running. So I paid it no mind. Then I got the the station and while waiting for the train. I head that there would be major service disruption. What this meant to me was that I would end up sitting on the tracks as the electric engine we used got switched to a diesel engine and then switched back to electric past the electric outage area. This took 3 hours. So, I missed all my scheduled appointments. I was livid. This was my one event each year to get to meet some great contacts for the toy reviews I bring to you on this site all year long. When I finally got to the event it was 1pm and the event was ending at 3pm. I flew all over the show floor apologizing to many, many people for me being late and missing the meetings. I had sent everyone a message letting them know that I was stuck on the train but not everyone can get those messages while on the show floor. Luckily people were all pretty great about it and were sympathetic. I was late to get gifting coupons from 90% of the exhibitors so I needn’t have bothered to bring down a suitcase. One of the people that I had scheduled to meet with saw my plight and she kept a very special item aside for me, a Razor Scooter. That is one of Eva’s birthday gifts and will be a later review also. I was pretty sour overall on the trip. I was supposed to catch up with some other dads after the event and that completely fell apart. Then I had to turn right around and head back and do the whole thing in reverse. The train was over an hour late getting tot eh station and by the time I got home I was 3 more hours later than expected. The photo above was one of the brightest parts of the day.

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While Bert was acting like a little angel, his parents were partying like it was 1999. We were celebrating the re-opening of HERE Arts Center. That place is a testament to two things-- - the resolve of a tiny but dedicated staff (I was once one of them) - the power of small donations When I think about what I leave behind in this world, HERE is one of the great things that I have helped to make happen. Though my name is not in the spotlight or well known--I'm one of the many cogs in the wheel. Remember folks, without the cogs, the wheel won't turn. This world does not give recognition to the nonprofit arts fund raisers, the marketers, and accountants--the people who often work without benefits and well under what they ought to be paid for the amount of overtime they put in, all in the service of art. (It's okay though I suppose, because this country doesn't value its artists either.) No achievement wall is made for all the times a development staff member managed to get out a personalized mailing to 300 donors and funders on ancient, testy office equipment, then that same staff member might spend two- to-four hours stuffing, sealing and putting postage on that mailing in a hot, sweaty basement dungeon with no air or circulation. Or the time a person spends filling out stacks and stacks of ridiculous paperwork to various city and state agencies to justify that yes, this organization is worthy of a small grant that won't even come close to making a dent in the amount of money needed to produce a season's worth of work. No glory is to be found as an arts administrator. Frankly, I'm getting past the age where I care about the glory. I'm proud to be one of the anonymous. Maybe some day I'll have a big purse so that other people can make a big deal about how I opened it and dolled out cash to support what I love or because my friend or other social networking type convinced me that I should. My name is not on any wall, but I hope that my child will one day say, my mother helped make art happen. She helped to make this place--HERE, be HERE forever.

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RBAC in Kubernetes is implemented using Policies that define the permissions, and Subjects, which are the entities to which these permissions are granted. Policies are defined through Roles and ClusterRoles, while Subjects can be Users, Groups, or ServiceAccounts, bound to the roles using RoleBindings or ClusterRoleBindings. In this article: Why Is RBAC Important for Kubernetes? Granular Access Control The power of RBAC lies in its granular control over Kubernetes resources. RBAC allows you to specify exactly what actions a user can perform, and on what resources. This makes it possible to tailor access rights to the specific needs of each user or group, preventing unnecessary access and reducing the risk of security breaches. For instance, you can allow a user to view the status of Pods in a specific namespace, but not to create or delete them. In addition to providing granular control, RBAC significantly improves the security of your Kubernetes system. By limiting access based on the principle of least privilege, RBAC minimizes the potential for unauthorized or harmful actions. This is especially important in a distributed system like Kubernetes, where a security breach in one part of the system can potentially impact the entire cluster. Kubernetes RBAC also enables robust access auditing. With RBAC, you can track exactly who has access to what resources, and what actions they can perform. This makes it easier to conduct security audits, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. Finally, RBAC simplifies the management of access rights in Kubernetes. By grouping users into Roles and ClusterRoles, you can manage access rights in a more organized and scalable way. This is particularly useful in large or complex Kubernetes deployments, where managing individual user rights would be impractical or impossible. Related content: Read our guide to Kubernetes architecture Core Components of Kubernetes RBAC Here are the main components that make up the Kubernetes RBAC mechanism. Role and ClusterRole In Kubernetes RBAC, permissions are defined through two types of objects: Roles and ClusterRoles. A Role defines permissions within a specific namespace, while a ClusterRole defines permissions cluster-wide. Both types of roles allow you to specify a set of rules that define what actions can be performed on which resources. RoleBinding and ClusterRoleBinding To grant the permissions defined in a Role or ClusterRole to a user, group, or ServiceAccount, you use another set of objects: RoleBindings and ClusterRoleBindings. A RoleBinding grants the permissions defined in a Role to a user within a specific namespace. In contrast, a ClusterRoleBinding grants the permissions defined in a ClusterRole to a user across the entire cluster. ServiceAccounts are a special type of user in Kubernetes, designed to be used by processes running inside Pods. Like regular users, ServiceAccounts can be assigned Roles and ClusterRoles using RoleBindings and ClusterRoleBindings. This allows you to control the permissions of your applications in the same granular and secure way as your human users. Learn more in our detailed guide to Kubernetes services How to Use Kubernetes RBAC Kubernetes RBAC is typically enabled by default in most modern Kubernetes distributions. However, if you are using an older version or a custom Kubernetes setup, you may need to manually enable RBAC. This is done by starting the Kubernetes API server with the --authorization-mode=RBAC Creating a Role Creating a role in Kubernetes involves defining a Role object in a YAML file. The Role object includes the API group, the resources, and the verbs (actions) that are allowed. For example, the following role only allows ‘get’ and ‘list’ actions on pods in the core API group. - apiGroups: [""] verbs: ["get", "list"] Once you have defined the Role object, you can create the role in your Kubernetes cluster by running the following command (assuming the YAML file was saved as role.yaml): kubectl apply -f role.yaml Keep in mind that roles in Kubernetes are namespace-specific. This means that the permissions granted by a role apply only within a specific namespace. If you want to grant permissions across all namespaces, you will need to create a ClusterRole Creating a ClusterRole A ClusterRole is similar to a Role, except that it grants permissions across all namespaces in your Kubernetes cluster. This is useful for granting permissions to cluster-wide resources such as nodes and persistent volumes. Creating a ClusterRole involves defining a ClusterRole object in a YAML file. Like a Role object, a ClusterRole object includes the API group, the resources, and the verbs that are allowed. Here is an example of a ClusterRole: - apiGroups: [""] verbs: ["get", "list"] You can create the ClusterRole in your Kubernetes cluster by running the following command (assuming the YAML file was saved as clusterrole.yaml): kubectl apply -f clusterrole.yaml Creating a RoleBinding A RoleBinding is an object that binds a Role to a subject. The subject can be a user, a group, or a service account. The RoleBinding grants the permissions defined in the Role to the subject. To create a RoleBinding, you define a RoleBinding object in a YAML file. For example: - kind: User You can create the RoleBinding in your Kubernetes cluster by running this command (again, assuming the YAML file is saved as rolebinding.yaml kubectl apply -f rolebinding.yaml Once the RoleBinding is created, the subject will have the permissions granted by the Role in the namespace where the RoleBinding is created. Creating a ClusterRoleBinding A ClusterRoleBinding is similar to a RoleBinding, but it binds a ClusterRole to a subject. This grants cluster-wide permissions to the subject. You define a ClusterRoleBinding in a YAML file, similar to a RoleBinding. For example: - kind: User To create the ClusterRoleBinding run this comment (assuming the YAML file is saved in clusterrolebinding.yaml kubectl apply -f clusterrolebinding.yaml Common Challenges and Solutions in Kubernetes RBAC Complex Permission Mapping The first challenge that many administrators face with Kubernetes RBAC is the complexity of permissions. Kubernetes, by design, offers a granular level of access control, which can quickly become overwhelming. The way roles, role bindings, and cluster role bindings work together to control who can access what in a cluster is a complex matrix that requires careful management. To simplify this process, start by mapping out your application’s functionalities and the necessary permissions for each role. This will provide a clear overview of the permissions matrix for your application and help you manage the roles more effectively. RBAC misconfigurations are another common issue. These can occur when permissions are not properly set, leading to either excessive permissions or insufficient permissions. Both scenarios pose significant risks. Excessive permissions can lead to unauthorized access or actions, while insufficient permissions can hinder the functionality of your application. To avoid RBAC misconfigurations, ensure you thoroughly understand the principle of least privilege (more on this later) and apply it diligently. Regular auditing of your RBAC configurations and rigorous testing can also help identify and rectify misconfigurations. In addition, it is critical to test TBAC configurations in a test environment before deploying in production. Read our blog post: First-Ever Attack Leveraging Kubernetes RBAC to Backdoor Clusters Managing ServiceAccount Credentials ServiceAccounts in Kubernetes are meant to provide an identity for processes that run in a pod. However, managing these ServiceAccount credentials can become a challenge as your applications grow and scale. To manage ServiceAccount credentials effectively, consider automating the process where possible. Kubernetes provides several tools and APIs that can help automate the management of ServiceAccount credentials. These tools will not only save you time but also reduce the risk of human error. It is critical to regularly review and audit the use of ServiceAccounts. They should be refreshed periodically and must be deactivated as soon as they are no longer needed. Difficulty Troubleshooting Access Issues Lastly, troubleshooting access issues in Kubernetes RBAC can be a complex task due to the granularity of the permissions and roles. Often, you may find yourself sifting through numerous policies and bindings to identify the root cause of an access issue. To simplify troubleshooting, consider using logging and monitoring tools that provide a comprehensive view of your access control system. These tools can help identify patterns and pinpoint issues more quickly and accurately. Best Practices for Using Kubernetes RBAC 1. Principle of Least Privilege The principle of least privilege is a security concept that requires that a user be given the minimum levels of access necessary to complete his/her job functions. This principle is crucial in Kubernetes RBAC to prevent unauthorized access and actions. To implement this principle, start by defining the necessary permissions for each role in your application. Ensure that each role only has access to the resources it needs to function and nothing more. 2. Regularly Audit Permissions Auditing your Kubernetes RBAC configurations regularly is another best practice. This can help identify and fix misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and other potential security risks. You can automate the auditing process using Kubernetes’ Audit Logging feature. This feature allows you to log all API requests, making it easier to monitor and audit your RBAC configurations. 3. Use Namespaces Wisely Namespaces in Kubernetes are a way to divide cluster resources between multiple users. Using namespaces wisely can help manage your access control more effectively. Consider using namespaces to isolate different environments (e.g., development, staging, production) or different teams within your organization. This can help prevent accidental or unauthorized access across different parts of your application. 4. Limit Use of ClusterAdmin The ClusterAdmin role in Kubernetes has unrestricted access to the entire cluster. While this role can be useful for administrative tasks, it poses significant security risks if misused. As a best practice, limit the use of the ClusterAdmin role. Instead, create specific roles with the necessary permissions for each task or function in your application.

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Just about a month ago, The Spectacle ran a post called When Writers Don't Read. In it Parker Peevyhouse wrote about advice she's seen to writers that they should not read fiction if they write fiction. If you go back to the person who originally gave the advice, her reasoning was 1. Reading fiction takes from writing time; 2. Reading nonfiction of various sorts expands a writer's knowledge base (what she knows and can write about); 3. Reading fiction could mean that an author's work becomes derivative of another author's. Peevyhouse and her commenters didn't agree with this process. While I think the original advice has legitimacy, I would argue that 1. Reading anything will take time from something else. If your writing time is very tight-- say, you have a full-time job--the time you spend reading nonfiction to expand your knowledge base will also take from your writing time. Omitting fiction isn't going to help you much here.; 2. Reading fiction adds to your knowledge base in terms of studying how other writers deal with the elements of fiction--how they plot, create characters and setting, how theme is handled, etc. For writers, reading in their genre is a form of study.; 3. No writer wants to be so derivative that it shows. Nor do most of us want to plagiarize, intentionally or not. But there are probably a finite number of styles of writing and most of us are going to prefer to write in a limited number of them--styles that we learned from our reading at some point in our lives and adapted to ourselves. So to some extent this is going to happen unless we've never read anything in our entire lives. One of Peevyhouse's commenters mentioned children's writers who claim they don't read children's books. I think this is an example of problems developing from not reading in your genre, particularly when you're talking about writers who are new to the children's lit field. This is how you end up with people claiming they're writing for children because there are no kids' books like the ones they write. Given how many thousands of children's books are published each year each year, that's extremely unlikely. Ignorance of the field you work in doesn't inspire confidence in just about anybody. The same must be true for writers in other genres. If you think you're the first person to write a novel about a woman coming to terms with aging and her children growing up and leaving home--and say so--you definitely should have spent some of your fiction writing time reading fiction.

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Because I am an insufferable middle-age, middle class guy with plenty of ADHD traits, I figured it was about time to try out a different film format because I certainly have not come anywhere near close to perfecting 35mm. I went over to Jeremiah's Photo Corner in Santa Rosa a few weeks ago, hoping he might have an Olympus Pen-F half frame camera on the shelf for me to purchase, but I ended up walking out with a camera from the other end of the spectrum - a Zenza Bronica ETRS medium format camera. ETRS cameras were apparently quite popular with photojournalists and portrait photographers in their heyday of the 1970s-80s. They're quite robust, affordable, have an abundance of lenses available and take great shots. I have to wonder if any of my school portraits were snapped with one of these. Medium format cameras use 120 film and will create frames in various sizes. The ETRS exposes a frame 6cm wide x 4.5cm tall. Others may make 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, etc. While the 6 x 4.5 is the smallest of the medium formats, it's still considerably larger than the 35mm standard - 212% larger by my calculations, which yields larger negatives and better resolution. While I would really like to shoot square 6x6 negatives, an upside with the ETRS is that one can minimize the film and developing costs. Plus I am not chasing resolution - if that were the case I'd be using nothing but my modern Sony camera. Finally one fun thing that this camera allows for that can't be done with my 35mm cameras is swapping film backs. The kit I bought includes two, so I can switch between film stocks with relative ease - it takes maybe ten seconds. Anyway, enough about the camera here are the results from the first roll, shot using Kodak Gold 200. I did make some light tweaks to most of the images - bumped up some contrast, adjusted exposure, etc. Nothing heavy-handed though. Oh, and there are only 14 images as I accidentally fired the shutter when placing the camera in my vehicle. A mistake that probably cost me two bucks. Back lot of the local VW repair shop: Outside the nearby coffee shop. Anybody want a Fiero project (I do not): And some tractors from the area. Killed the roll off at July's Pre-Stage Gathering.

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The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) announces the opening of several restaurant, retail and office tenants at Watersound Town Center, St. Joe’s open-air lifestyle center at the entrance to the Watersound Origins® community in Inlet Beach, Florida. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240604187652/en/ © The St. Joe Company 2024. All Rights Reserved. “Watersound® ” is a registered service mark of The St. Joe Company. FedEx Office, friends 30A Burger Bar, Sweet Henrietta’s, Nigel’s Bananas and Watersound Executive Suites are now all open for business. These businesses join more than a dozen existing tenants in the growing lifestyle center, while construction continues on additional leasable space. “The tenant mix at Watersound Town Center continues to evolve to serve the growing number of residents and visitors to this area,” said Samantha Walton, Director of Commercial Sales and Leasing for St. Joe. “We plan to continue constructing more leasable space to meet the demand that we are seeing from local, regional and national tenants.” Watersound Town Center tenants that are anticipated to open soon include Starbucks, Electric Cart Watersound, F. Reese Harrison, DMD, Summer House Lifestyle and Halo Salon & Blowout Bar. A second phase of Watersound Executive Suites is under construction to meet demand as the first phase is 100% leased. Additionally, Quest Hospitality Concepts, LLC is bringing a high-end sports tavern concept to Watersound Town Center. Plans for the restaurant include elevated American pub fare and craft cocktails. It is anticipated to open in 2025 in the multi-tenant building adjacent to the Watersound Discovery Center. 2023 saw the opening of Village Market, Fleet Feet, Grand Nails Lounge, Marco’s Pizza, Bahama Buck’s, Watersound Closings & Escrow and the Watersound Discovery Center, which provides real estate sales and community information. These tenants joined Publix Super Market, Publix Liquors, Ascension Sacred Heart, Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks, Capital City Bank, Dermatology Specialists of Florida and Aqua Medical Spa. Watersound Town Center currently features approximately 138,000 square feet of leasable space with an additional 16,000 square feet under construction as well as a covered event pavilion and green space that hosts cultural events throughout the year. Plans call for the center to include approximately 400,000 square feet of space. More information on Watersound Town Center can be found at www.watersoundtowncenter.com. Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including statements regarding Watersound Town Center, including future retail, dining, office and medical concepts, future tenant opening and planned business openings. These forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factors set forth in St. Joe’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent current report filings as well as (1) the ability of Watersound Town Center and St. Joe to complete the proposed construction projects as currently contemplated and on the expected timeline and (2) the interest of prospective tenants and customers. About the St. Joe Company The St. Joe Company is a real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures. St. Joe has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.joe.com. ©2024 The St Joe Company. “St. Joe®”, “JOE®”, the “Taking Flight” Design®, “St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design,)®”, “Watersound Origins®” and “Watersound®” are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company or its affiliates.

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After major investor Volvo decided to reduce its stake and cut funding for Polestar earlier this year, the EV company has been looking for $1.3 billion in new financing. It raised a $950 million three-year lifeline loan from a syndicate of banks led by BNP Paribas and told investors it plans to continue raising the rest of the funds this year. Volvo parent Geely Holdings, a Chinese company whose investment portfolio includes Levc, Lotus and Smart, became the company’s second-largest shareholder, while Volvo retained 18 percent and still owes $1 billion on an outstanding convertible note. Polestar has told investors that it plans to double its margins by the end of the year, and in its last earnings call investors were told that the company is “working intensively” to improve cash flow and still has plans to break even by the end of 2025. The company’s new facility in South Carolina will play a big role in whether it can achieve this: analysts expect it to help with production volume and that it would make its electric vehicles eligible for the US electric vehicle tax credit of up to $7,500 depending on the vehicle’s specs, hopefully appealing to its customer base. Questions have been raised about whether Polestar will decide to delay sales of the Polestar 4 in the US until it can move production to South Korea in 2025, thus avoiding the Chinese tariffs. “There has been increased competition and interest rates have risen significantly, which means many of these companies, like Polestar, are still struggling to scale,” said Andres Sheppard, senior equity analyst at financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Still, Polestar’s adjusted financial results for 2023, released Friday after a long delay, temper the outlook somewhat: net loss widened to $1.17 billion, operating losses rose more than 11 percent to $1.46 billion from $1.29 billion, and revenue fell 3 percent to $2.38 billion. These losses were not offset by a 6 percent increase in vehicle sales. Polestar missed its sales target of 60,000 vehicles (down from 80,000 previously in 2023), delivering 54,600 vehicles last year. The late arrival of these results was itself a warning sign: if they had been delayed until July, Polestar would have risked being delisted from the Nasdaq, a consequence of missing required financial deadlines. The delays have been linked to accounting inaccuracies. The company's stock price has been steadily declining over the past year, falling 8 percent at the market open on Tuesday, which Ingenlath called “not fair.” “We see that our current share price does not reflect the value of our company — not now and not in the future,” he told investors. This means the gap between where Polestar is now and where it wants to be is wider than expected. Projected revenue figures compiled by market analysis agency Pitchbook show that the company is aiming to do £3.51 billion ($4.43 billion) in revenue this year, and grow that by 145.5 percent to £8.62 billion ($10.9 billion) by 2026. It would be an ambitious feat for current global sales director Kristian Elvefors, the former managing director of Volvo in the UK who took over from Mike Whittington earlier this year. Elvefors has a plan to expand the company’s retail footprint into Asia, Europe and Latin America by 2025, and to allow customers to configure and order cars online. Worryingly, however, is news that car rental company Hertz has shelved plans to buy tens of thousands of Polestar cars this year. The company has pulled out of a 2022 deal worth an estimated $3 billion that promised to sell a quarter of the Polestar fleet by 2024.

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Banks, Credit Unions Testing AI Models for Underwriting in Credit Cycle "The changing economic environment is opening a window of opportunity for banks and credit unions to put their artificial intelligence models for loan underwriting through a credit cycle. The digital banking evolution in the past decade has significantly enriched data around consumer profiles and behaviors. It has incubated a group of financial technology vendors to develop AI underwriting models for banks and credit unions. Since most of them were established in a benign environment, early adopters are now looking to validate their AI models in the current dynamics with the downside risks leading to credit deterioration being high."

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From new office buildings, to water falls at the stack, hotels to a two-acre green space, Hood Park is coming to the community this summer – beginning on Saturday morning, June 23 – to share some ideas for their revised campus and to listen to the community’s thoughts. The summer-long exercise will happen through a series of informal planning open houses that will start this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Hood in the Cambridge College Commons. Some of the new ideas for the campus include a two-acre greenspace front Rutherford Avenue, a hotel on campus, a creative stormwater system that will filter rain with an outdoor waterfall and charcoal purifier next to the Hood stack, and – as has been the most high-profile piece – additional height on the buildings. Currently, the Hood Campus is approved for a suburban-style office park with surface lots and parking garages, but owners have recently found that office tenants want something different than their current plan – which was ok’d in 2000. In fact, they want taller buildings with more green space and parking underneath. By re-locating the parking under the buildings, making the buildings higher and eliminating the garages front Rutherford Avenue, Hood believes it can create a great space for the tenants and the community. “This won’t mean any additional density or any more traffic than what we already have approved,” said Mark Rosenshein of Trademark Partners. “It’s a question of additional height and stacking it differently to allow more open space. Would people support that? Right now, we can do a boring office park, but we think there’s a better solution. This is the beginning of a process. We filed our Letter of Intent already with the City, but we’re not doing any further City reviews until the fall.” He said they would likely begin the City process in September or October. On Saturday, they will have four work stations for residents to review. They will include Open Space, mitigation for the current proposals – including a maker space/educational space for the youth of Charlestown, preferences for the retail aspect and the street layout (including new layouts for Baldwin, Mishawum, D and Spice Streets). “All of these things we’re looking at as part of the revised Master Plan,” he said. “We’re really hoping to get Charlestown to participate on Saturday and get as much feedback as possible so when we prepare a revised Master Plan we can get as much community input within that plan as possible.” One of the new highlights includes the Hood Green, a two-acre parcel that will be privately owned, open to the community and maintained by Hood “in perpetuity.” Rosenshein said that open space could be anything the community wants, from field space to a Southie-style ‘Lawn on D’ programmed space. He said Hood is interested in studying how that space will fit in with other nearby open space like Ryan Field and the upcoming Parcel A open space on Sullivan Square. “Lawn on D is a good example of open space with active programming,” he said. “Maybe the community says they would like something like that. There are things we can do at Hood Park that can’t be done (as easily) in a public park like having Food Trucks or a beer garden. We’d like to know what kind of open space people see there and what the possibilities are.” Another interesting piece is the proposed, large educational space within the campus for young people. Already, they have had some preliminary conversations with the Charlestown Mothers Association (CMA) about that piece of mitigation – which would be in exchange for a larger building on the new Stack Street. There will also be heavy input requested from the community regarding what kind of retail they desire for the 100,000 sq. ft. that is proposed. Rosenshein said there are probably plenty of nail salons in the Town, and they’d like to find out what other retail offerings would be preferable to residents that would shop at Hood. Finally, the proposed hotel is something that they would like to talk about. At this point, there is no firm plan for it, but Rosenshein said there is heavy demand for hotel rooms in Charlestown and in all of the areas north of downtown. “Whether near-term or long-term, we think a hotel is a good additional use,” he said. “Right now, the Marriott or Constitution are it…It will be nice to have an additional hotel.” The meeting will include breakfast and coffee, and there will be childcare as well with activities for the kids so parents can take their time reviewing the plans.

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On Monday, July 3, 2023, the Banco Central de Chile (Chile’s Central Bank) released the May 2023 monthly index of economic activity, known as Imacec. According to preliminary information, May witnessed a 2.0% drop compared to the same month in the previous year. The seasonally adjusted series fell by 0.5% compared to the previous month and 2.2% over the span of twelve months. It is worth noting that May 2023 had the same number of working days as May 2022. The decline in the Imacec index for the year was primarily attributed to a decrease in mining activity, followed by a decline in trade. When analyzing the seasonally adjusted figures, it becomes evident that the performance of the mining industry played a significant role in the overall fall of the Imacec index. Examining the non-mining Imacec, there was a 1.1% drop over twelve months, but no change was observed from the previous month. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Imacec’s performance, let’s delve into an analysis of the different economic activities: Goods Production: The production of goods experienced a significant decline of 2.7%, primarily driven by a 7.5% drop in the mining sector. Additionally, the manufacturing industry also experienced a decrease of 0.8%. However, the category of other goods saw a slight increase of 1.0%. In terms of seasonally adjusted figures, the production of goods contracted by 1.6% compared to the previous month. This contraction was mainly influenced by a 3.5% decline in mining activity. Meanwhile, the manufacturing industry fell by 0.9%, and the other goods category witnessed a modest increase of 0.3%. Trade: Commercial activity in Chile observed a notable 4.2% drop in annual terms. All components of trade contributed to this decline, with retail experiencing the most significant impact. Lower sales in supermarkets, department stores, and establishments specializing in clothing and foodstuffs were the primary drivers of the retail sector’s decline. However, when examining the seasonally adjusted figures, a 0.3% rise was observed compared to the previous month. This increase can be attributed to motor-vehicle sales and retail activity, although it was partially offset by a decline in wholesale trade. Services: The services sector did not show any significant variation as entrepreneurial and personal services rose by the same magnitude as transportation services fell. The de-seasonalized figures demonstrated a marginal 0.1% increase from the previous month. From a perspective of economic freedom, these economic indicators provide insights into the interplay between market forces, government policies, and external factors. This perspective emphasizes the importance of individual freedom, free markets, and limited government intervention in promoting economic prosperity. The decline in mining activity highlights the risks associated with relying heavily on a single industry for economic growth. A diversified economy, with multiple industries thriving and competing, can be more resilient and less vulnerable to shocks. An environment that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and the development of competitive industries is crucial for sustainable economic growth. The drop in trade, particularly in the retail sector, suggests a decrease in consumer demand. To address this issue, policymakers should focus on creating an enabling environment that encourages business growth, reduces regulatory burdens, and ensures that property rights are protected. The analysis of services reveals a mixed picture, with some subsectors experiencing growth while others face decline. Embracing market-oriented approaches that minimize government interference can lead to efficient resource allocation and better services for consumers. In conclusion, the Imacec figures for May 2023 provide valuable insights into Chile’s economic performance from a perspective that emphasizes economic freedom. The decline in mining and trade underscores the need for economic diversification and the promotion of entrepreneurship and competition across various industries. By fostering an environment that prioritizes individual freedom, free markets, and limited government intervention, Chile can strive towards sustainable economic growth and prosperity for its citizens.

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Neo Victoria Developments (Pty) Ltd, released a statement to EWN via their attorney, Hanno Brummer & Associates to ‘clear up misunderstandings and incorrect information’. The law firm stated that its client is the developer of the building project and not the building contractor. They clarified that the contractor was appointed by their client to oversee the construction of the five-storey building. The statement further said the developers had no employees on the site and the construction workers have either been employed by contractors or sub-contractors. It further said the developer, Neo Victor Developments, is assisting police in their investigation and has offered its assistance since day one. Previously, Director of Liatel Developments, Theuns Kruger, the contracted builder of the structure told Reuters it was trying to assist those on site of the five-storey residential building. “The investigations to follow obviously will reveal what has transpired and what has happened, but at this point in time it's just saving as many people as we possibly can,” Kruger told the publication. IOL has reached out to Kruger for comment, however, there has not been any response yet. George Municipality said on September 3, 2020, a pre-application form for the proposed development was submitted to the George Municipality’s Town Planning Department by Jan Vrolijk Town Planner, acting on behalf of the owners of land. The building plan application was approved on July 6, 2023, and issued to the applicant. “The outcome for approval follows two prior outcomes not to approve the building plan based on details required regarding services and outstanding contributions. The plans were only approved once the Building Control Officer (BCO) was satisfied that the requirements were met,” George Municipality spokesperson, Chantel Edwards said. The development was estimated at over R39 million. “The value of the development was estimated at R39,544,000 at the time of approval. The development consisted of a basement parking area, ground-floor parking, and four floors of residential apartments above the parking. There are 42 apartments proposed and approved on the building plans. The area of the site is 1,228 square meters, and the total area of the development is 4,943 square meters with a coverage of 877.4 square meters (71.45%),” Edwards said. At the time, construction at the site progressed and included the concrete roof with various other disciplines busy with service installations. “The municipality has no record of previous safety violations by the developer within the George municipal area,” Edwards said. She further also explained compliance during construction. “The developer with his professional team is not obliged to submit any compliance report to the municipality. The normal practise is that the owner and developer, together with their professional team will have weekly/bi-weekly, or monthly meetings and inspections where progress reports are submitted to the owner/client. “This practice is done with no input from the municipality and the current applicable legislation does not demand that this information is submitted to the municipality,” Edwards said. By Friday afternoon, the death toll has risen to 12. Rescue operations continue on-site to retrieve the 41 workers still unaccounted for.

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documentary by Erik Anjou is a charming and entertaining history of delicatessens in the U.S., their association with the Jewish culture, and the current state of affairs for delis. Prominent in the presentation is third generation deli owner, David “Ziggy” Gruber, who went to Houston, Texas, in 1999 with his friends to open Kenny and Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen on Post Oak Road. grew up in New York City, maintaining a continuing close relationship with his grandparents who had emigrated from Hungary and Romania and opened one of the first delis there. From a young age, Ziggy was attracted to the business, and he and his grandfather grew very close working alongside one another. When he graduated from high school, his intention was to attend the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, but in the interim, his mother took him to England to meet with relatives he had never seen. When he passed a Cordon Bleu college there, he was instantly entranced, and managed to talk his way into becoming a student. He did well, and when he was finishing up, he was prepared to accept a position at a Michelin star restaurant. This was dear to his father’s heart because he was hoping that his son would become a chef of fine cuisine. However, upon Ziggy’s return to New York and his attending the Deli Man’s Association dinner where the average age was 80, he realized he needed to preserve that part of his heritage, and so has worked in delis ever since. His restaurant in Houston is very successful, earning high ratings across the years. A recent chicken soup cook-off at a Jewish temple in Houston, where many well-known restaurants were in competition, gave him first prize. documentary makes very clear how demanding and frustrating deli work can be. There are incredibly long hours including weekends and holidays, the customers are “finicky”, and it’s difficult to recruit and maintain responsible help. It also points up very clearly how the delicatessen is in drastic decline across the U.S. for various reasons. Ziggy is wistful about this, but his father is philosophical—“Nothing lasts forever; everything changes.” delis, for example, Caplansky’s in Toronto, are incorporating changes to “Jew it up” and preserve their cultural heritage. They include storytelling in open mic sessions, a Passover Seder dinner, and a competition among home-cooking enthusiasts. At other establishments, waiters get into the act by entertaining the customers with conversation, song, and jokes. Ziggy is praised for his way with customers, which is very warm and Deli Man is informative, entertaining, and certainly prompts the viewer to rush right out and order a pastrami sandwich on Rye. Celebrity interviews are liberally sprinkled throughout the film, and a detailed account of Ziggy’s personal life comes across very nicely, ending up with a wedding in Hungary at the site of his grandfather’s bar mitzvah. Cinematography (David Sperling) and musical (Lorin Sklamberg) accompaniments round out the very nice production. Plan on a trip to a deli soon after viewing. Grade: B By Donna R. Copeland

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In an interview with KHOU 11, a 24-year-old woman who was a victim of the shooting that killed Takeoff spoke out for the first time. Sydney Leday was a second victim injured during the tragic Houston evening that killed Takeoff. Leday explained that she had recently celebrated her birthday and had a night out with her friends to commemorate both the occasion and Halloween. She explained that she grew up in Los Angeles and wasn’t taken aback by the presence of Quavo and Takeoff. They went to the bowling alley around 12 a.m., according to Leday. She described the situation as “relatively normal” until around 2 a.m., when the event was about to end. “That’s when I realized something wasn’t right after the fact,” she explained. “Because I thought these people who were arguing were just playing, like I said, the energy that was in the room before everybody around the table was playing a dice game. I just assumed it was harmless banter.” However, she suspected something was wrong because of Quavo’s attitude at the time. “So I knew something was wrong when I noticed [Quavo] was upset and about to leave,” she explained. “The party wasn’t going to continue.” She explained that when the shots rang out, she tried to flee but couldn’t get very far. Leday explained that she fell and experienced a stinging sensation in the back of her head, but she was able to get down an escalator and into a car. Her friend then drove her to Memorial Hermann Hospital, which was 12 minutes away. We’ll keep you updated as things progress in the case. The full interview is available below. Download The Radiant App To Start Watching! Web: Watch Now Samsung TV™: Download Amazon Fire TV™: Download Android TV™: Download

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After swapping out this dining room light fixture for this one I love, our room got a lot dimmer. We needed extra lighting in a corner, so we bought a shelf floor lamp at Target. It was looking a little Asian, though, which is not part of the plan. So to distract myself from that, and since we’re going pattern crazy in this room, I decided to give it a little sumthin’ sumthin.’ There are more than enough swirly lines in there already, so I made geometric shapes withthis 3M 1/8″ vinyl tape. It’s repositionable and removable for when I get tired of it. I’m really pleased with how good it looks. You wouldn’t even know it’s tape until you put your nose right up there to inspect it.

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Er is iets magisch aan dromen. Ze nemen je mee naar oude en nieuwe plekken, laten je avonturen beleven en gooien je gevoelens regelmatig overhoop. Sommige mensen beweren zelfs, dat je via je dromen in contact staat met andere werelden… Het kan dan ook niet anders dan dat dromen een belangrijke rol spelen in Het magische verhaal van de Verteller. Daarom komt de titel van hoofdstuk 12 ook uit het fenomenale Beatlesnummer Tomorrow Never Knows: But listen to the colour of your dreams Slaap lekker, Lucy In het twaalfde hoofdstuk is het verhaal al een eind op weg, dus het is niet zo vreemd dat Lucy met steeds meer onverklaarbare zaken te maken krijgt. Dat heb je nu eenmaal als je de Verteller bent. Maar niet alleen Lucy ontdekt vreemde dingen – ook Eli valt het één en ander op. Zoals dat Lucy wel heel levendig droomt. De kleuren van haar droom wervelden om haar hoofd heen. Eli bleef naar haar staan kijken. Het was een haast betoverend schouwspel. [..] Voorzichtig raakte hij haar aan. De kleuren veranderden van patroon, maar ze werd niet wakker. Hij legde zijn handen op haar hoofd en sloot zijn ogen. Eli wist niet of het zou werken. Hij had het nog nooit eerder geprobeerd. Hij vroeg zich af waarover ze droomde en langzaam begonnen de kleuren achter zijn gesloten oogleden te verschijnen. (Ik heb een kleine spoiler uit dit fragment verwijderd. Leek me wel zo leuk voor wie Het magische verhaal van de Verteller nog gaat lezen.) The Beatles zijn van begin af aan altijd al vernieuwend geweest, maar in 1966 barst hun muzikale exploratiedrang pas echt bijna uit zijn voegen. Het kan ze niet gek genoeg zijn. Onmogelijk bestaat niet. Dus als John Lennon met het verzoek komt om hem ‘te laten klinken als de Dalai Lama die vanaf een bergtop zingt’, dan moeten producer George Martin en geluidstechnicus Geoff Emerick er maar voor zorgen dat dit geregeld wordt. Het verzoek is eigenlijk nog niet eens zo heel vreemd als je weet dat John zich bij het schrijven van Tomorrow Never Knows liet inspireren door de hertaling van Het Tibetaans Dodenboek door Timothy Leary. Hierin las hij de zin ‘Whenever in doubt, turn off your mind, relax, float downstream’, die hij voor een deel meteen gebruikte als openingszin van het nummer. The Beatles noemden Tomorrow Never Knows in eerste instantie The Void en bij de opnames van het nummer veranderde de titel in Mark I. Het was Ringo Starr die uiteindelijk (onbedoeld) met de definitieve naam op de proppen kwam. Hij had er namelijk een handje van om met vreemde uitdrukkingen te komen (A Hard Day’s Night is er ook één van), wat door de andere drie Beatles Ringoisms werden genoemd. En zeg nou zelf: Tomorrow Never Knows is de perfecte naam voor een nummer als dit. O, en dat vreemde verzoek aan George Martin en Geoff Emerick? Die trokken een heleboel innovatieve trucjes uit de kast zo werd Tomorrow Never Knows dat vage, transcendente Beatlesnummer dat mij zo inspireerde bij het schrijven van Het magische verhaal van de Verteller. Dit zijn de verhalen van de andere hoofdstuktitels uit Het magische verhaal van de Verteller:

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From Home Furnishing Business Ruby-Gordon Supports Local Charities Through Month of Giving Ruby-Gordon, a family-owned retailer founded in Rochester, N.Y., in 1936, has partnered with three local charities during the month of December; Lollypop Farm, Flower City Habitat for Humanity, and Golisano Children’s Hospital. "Supporting our local community has always been a big part of our mission here at Ruby-Gordon," said Aaron Ruby, president. "And this year I'm really excited we are taking that mission to the next level by supporting these three great organizations." All month long a portion of every purchase made at all Ruby-Gordon locations will be donated to the organization of the customer's choice. The company anticipates that this will be a very successful fundraiser and is expecting a lot of support from the community during this month long event. "Flower City Habitat for Humanity and our Habitat ReStore's are proud of the five-year partnership we have built through the generous support of Ruby-Gordon," said Dan Petronio. "We are further gratified to be sharing in this Holiday initiative as we continue together to build homeownership, communities and hope within Monroe County." Meghan Barnhardt, associate director of community affairs for Golisano Children's Hospital said, "We are looking forward to partnering with Ruby-Gordon on this fundraiser and are so appreciative of their support and desire to give back to the Golisano Children's Hospital this holiday season."

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Council slain in 7 attempts. Not too shabby if I do say so myself. Especialy considering we had less clerics than other uber guilds had their first kills, and knights with one piece of elemental, or none. Yes folks, the council was no match for our almost-fit-in-a-raid force and our reet tactics. How reet, you ask? Names blackened out to protect the guilty, because we are a touchie-feelie guild: And you thought it only happened in your guild. I'm just so happy that the Rathe has the melee loot of the 4 gods. Those melee bastards don't need a fair shot at loot. Ornate breastplates have a nice click anyway.

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Do you often reach the end of your day and feel like, regardless of how busy you’ve been, you still don’t feel productive? It’s all too easy to begin our day in our emails and allow all the interruptions of ‘urgent messages’ to run our entire day. These digital distractions can seriously affect our productivity. The constant notifications and easy access to social media and other websites can lead to procrastination, reduced focus, and decreased efficiency. It’s important to set boundaries and limit distractions in order to be more productive. Asana, the project management tool, often talks about productivity on their website and in one article they share how digital distractions can be the arch-nemesis of deep work (focussed, uninterrupted work). According to them, distraction—especially of the digital variety—is more common than ever in today’s fast-paced work environment. At a time when 80% of knowledge workers report working with their inbox open and nearly three in four employees feel pressure to multitask every day, avoiding digital distractions can seem nearly impossible. However, minimising distractions is still doable with a few simple strategies: Turn off notifications. Sounds, banners, and notifications flashing across your screen have a negative impact on focus and can quickly jolt you out of deep work. When you’re trying to focus, use Do Not Disturb mode or snooze notifications for your phone and any communication apps you use. Or to really disconnect, close your email and messaging apps completely. Remember that you can always check notifications during your next focus break. Make depth your default. Instead of living in a distracted state and wrangling your brain into focus mode to complete tasks, schedule focus breaks—times when you allow yourself to take a break and give in completely to distractions. You can use this strategy during your workday or in your personal life. For example, you could schedule a focus break after work when you’re allowed to browse the internet and scroll through social media—then turn your undivided attention to cooking dinner, watching a movie, or talking with loved ones. Choose your tools wisely. According to Asana’s research, the average knowledge worker switches between 10 apps 25 times per day to do their work—and employees who switch between apps are also more likely to struggle with effectively prioritising their work. But just because a tool exists doesn’t mean you have to use it. Lighten your tech stack as much as possible! And, let’s not forget that one of the reasons all these interruptions exist is because of FOMO. We need to decide if we will let the fear of missing out run our day and leach our productivity, or if we will be ready to reduce digital distractions. Digital distractions drain our creativity, our energy and our focus and the key to being more productive lies in managing them more wisely.

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This is not a supported means of building Tomcat; this information is provided without warranty :-). The only supported means of building Tomcat is with the "ant build" However, some developers like to work on Java code with a Java IDE, and the following steps have been used by some developers. Note that you must complete all the above steps to fetch dependent libraries and build some JAR files the first time. After you have completed the above steps, you can set up an Note that this will not let you build everything under Eclipse; the build process requires use of Ant for the many stages that aren't simple Java compilations. However, it will allow you to view and edit the Java code, get warnings, reformat code, perform refactorings, run Tomcat under the IDE, and so on. Use Windows->Preferences and then Java->Build Path->Classpath Variables to add two new Classpath variables: TOMCAT_LIBS_BASE | the base path where the binary dependencies have been downloaded | ANT_HOME | the base path of Ant 1.6.2 or later | There are two files in the root directory, eclipse.classpath . Create their copies with new names, Use File->Import and chose "Existing Projects into Workspace". From there import the root directory where you have checked out tomcat. Eclipse .project and .classpath files provided in the root directory of tomcat repository should allow Eclipse to find all source trees and jars, and hopefully compile without problems. Note that these files assume you are using Eclipse with a 5.0 or later JDK. To run Tomcat without a special IDE plug-in, you can simply use Run->Run... enter "org.apache.catalina.startup.Catalina" as the main class, "start" as program arguments, and "-Dcatalina.home=..." (with the name of your build directory) as VM arguments.

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In the WNBA, Mentorship Is Everything The transition from being a star collegiate athlete to a rookie player on a professional team can be rocky, regardless of your sport or gender. But in the small and hyper-competitive WNBA (which consists of just 12 teams with 12 players each), that transition can be especially challenging. Teams often have capacity to sign only one or two rookies per season, if any, leaving those new players swimming in a sea of veterans and without direct peers to confide in. Plus, there are the many cuts, trades, waives, and signings that come with being such a small league. On top of that, there's the grueling schedule and the potential pressure that comes with all the new eyes on the W. But if you've watched enough games, you've likely noticed that while the on-the-court play is highly physical, something different — and special — is happening on the sidelines and in the huddles. "Our league is a sisterhood," says Ariel Atkins, a guard for the Washington Mystics since 2018. "It's a small league and it creates this system where we really want everyone to succeed." The hugs, high-fives, and pep talks between veterans and rookies that we witness as fans are just the tip of the iceberg that is the tradition of mentorship in the W — a tradition that doesn't just help rookies thrive in their professional lives, but bolsters the league as it grows. Why Mentorship Is So Essential in the WNBA You've probably heard about how important mentorship is for women in fields dominated by men (lack of mentorship opportunities is one reason why women have been found to leave such fields, for instance, and though mentorship is linked to many success metrics, fewer women than men report having mentors). And while there's no denying that the women of the WNBA have been dominating for many years, by the numbers, the league still lags behind the NBA. (See: the huge salary gap, the number of NBA teams that more than doubles the number of WNBA teams, and the fact that WNBA teams weren't even allowed to fly charter until recently.) Until that changes (we're getting there), one role of mentorship is to help players fill in the gaps of the under-resourced league, and to navigate the unique challenges of being a woman in sport. Atkins points out that having so many Black and LGBTQ+ players in the league also makes those mentorship relationships all the more essential, especially as those players often find themselves in positions of advocacy and activism off the court. "At the end of the day, as much as it is about mentorship, it's about supporting the person to the left and to the right of you," says Atkins. And while coaches can act as mentors, too, Atkins says that teammate mentors serve the essential purpose of being a resource and confidant who isn't also evaluating you. "Your mentor is somebody who is also in the trenches with you," she says. "They're running with you, they're taking hits with you. They're feeling the same emotions you're feeling with wins and losses because at the end of the day, you're on the court together with the same jersey. It just hits different because you can look to your left or your right and see this person battling with you." These rookie-veteran relationships are also key to on-court chemistry, says Atkins, giving rookies the sense of comfort and confidence that allows them to play their best and building the trust between players that leads to basketball magic. "My biggest thing with our rookies and younger players is for them to know that we trust them," she says. "Because I've seen them put the work in." Brionna Jones, a forward for the Connecticut Sun since 2017, agrees. "When you have good vets on a team who can help the rookies along, the faster the teams can build that chemistry and build that connection on the court," she says. "That's what makes teams more successful." What Mentorship in the WNBA Looks Like When former Villanova star Maddy Siegrist joined the Dallas Wings last year, veteran teammate Natasha Howard helped teach her the "stay ready" mentality that Siegrist says is crucial to thriving in the W. "Things can change in a second, so that mentality is huge," she says. "You could go from not getting in a game to starting in the next game, which I think is pretty unique to this league." Howard also cooked Siegrist dinner when she first joined the team. "That meant so much to me," says Siegrist. "You're going from college where you're a young adult and now you're a real grown-up. I leaned on my vets a lot for that." What any given player needs from a mentor — on or off the court — is highly individual. For instance, Monique Curry taught Atkins a trick to help with her serial fouling, and Tierra Ruffin-Pratt helped her understand that her journey through the league wouldn't be the same as anyone else's. Siegrist's mentors, including Howard and Kalani Brown, taught her to take care of her body — "something I definitely didn't do as much as I should have in college" — and that more isn't always more. For Jones, mentors Alyssa Thomas, Jasmine Thomas, and Shekinna Stricklen encouraged her not to lose her identity as a player as she tried to fit in to the system her coaches had designed. "They were always the first ones to cheer me on," she says. Mentorship in the W isn't just limited to teammates. "Something cool about our league is that it's uber-competitive and insanely physical," Atkins says. "But at the end of the day, you see people dapping each other up after games. If you have a question about something, about business, medical, anything like that, everybody is super helpful. Young players need to have that comfortability to actually go to people and ask questions." A Growing, Changing League By 2026, the W is expected to have expanded to 14 teams, with the goal of adding two more teams in the next several years. Those veterans will be key in anchoring their teams and teammates in a time of change, especially as the league will have room for more roster spots and therefore more rookies. "It's definitely going to help as we transition, having those people in place to help all the new players coming in get where they need to be," Jones says. As for what the growing number of eyes on the league means for the players themselves and what they need out of their mentors? "I don't think it changes anything," says Atkins. "I just think we need to continue to be who we are." Lauren Wingenroth is a freelance journalist covering all things sports, fitness, and the performing arts. In addition to PS, her stories can be found in The New York Times, GQ, Outside magazine, Women's Running, Well+Good, Dance Magazine, and more.

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Infants iOS 2.7 Who should read this? This release note applies to all PainChek users who are currently using PainChek for iPhone or iPad app The PainChek Infants iOS App release version 2.7 is in limited release via Test Flight on Wednesday 20th September 2023. Bug Fixes and Performance Improvement - Fixed an issue where sort order of "Recent Assessments" was not the newest. - Fixed an issue where Assessment data was being sent to the backend in 12 hour format instead of 24 hour format, causing an error. - Fixed the issue where changing permissions on iOS was not taking effect. - Fixed the issue where Transition to SSO with QSI was createing a duplicate QSI profile. New Features and Enhancements - Support Adaptive video mode Updated the about dialogue to display UDI label and value field. Backend and Maintenance Updates What do I have to do? If your device is set to receive updates automatically, there is no need to do anything. PainChek should be updated automatically. You can check the version of the application from the PainChek dashboard by selecting the "Support" option and then selecting "About PainChek": Otherwise, access the Apple App store, search for PainChek and select "Update" if available. Where can I get more information? Email us at [email protected] or call on 1800 098 809 during business hours. For general information about PainChek, visit us at www.painchek.com

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John Prine is in the running to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. For eligibility, an act must have issued its first commercial release at least 25 years before the year of nomination. Prine’s self-titled debut arrived in 1971. He is a first-time nominee with Stevie Nicks, Todd Rundgren, Def Leppard, Devo and Roxy Music. Others being considered are Janet Jackson, Kraftwerk, LL Cool J, MC5, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, The Cure, Rufus & Chaka Khan and the Zombies. Fan-voting continues online via the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s website. Registrants may vote for five artists once daily through Dec. 9. The finalists will be revealed in December, and the class of 2019 will be inducted in a formal ceremony in New York March 29. Prine’s “Summer’s End” is the latest release from The Tree of Forgiveness. It is the music video directorial debut for Oscar-nominated, Heroine and Recovery Boys documentarians, Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Kerrin Sheldon. And it is dedicated to Max Barry, the late son of former Nashville mayor Megan Barry, who is one of Prine’s closest friends. He just wrapped two sold-out nights at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and he will ring in New Year’s Eve with a sold-out concert at the Grand Ole Opry House.

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The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation) From the New York Packet. Tuesday January 8, 1788. To the People of the State of New York: WE HAVE seen that the result of the observations, to which the foregoing number has been principally devoted, is, that from the natural operation of the different interests and views of the various classes of the community, whether the representation of the people be more or less numerous, it will consist almost entirely of proprietors of land, of merchants, and of members of the learned professions, who will truly represent all those different interests and views. If it should be objected that we have seen other descriptions of men in the local legislatures, I answer that it is admitted there are exceptions to the rule, but not in sufficient number to influence the general complexion or character of the government. There are strong minds in every walk of life that will rise superior to the disadvantages of situation, and will command the tribute due to their merit, not only from the classes to which they particularly belong, but from the society in general. The door ought to be equally open to all; and I trust, for the credit of human nature, that we shall see examples of such vigorous plants flourishing in the soil of federal as well as of State legislation; but occasional instances of this sort will not render the reasoning founded upon the general course of things, less conclusive. The subject might be placed in several other lights that would all lead to the same result; and in particular it might be asked, What greater affinity or relation of interest can be conceived between the carpenter and blacksmith, and the linen manufacturer or stocking weaver, than between the merchant and either of them? It is notorious that there are often as great rivalships between different branches of the mechanic or manufacturing arts as there are between any of the departments of labor and industry; so that, unless the representative body were to be far more numerous than would be consistent with any idea of regularity or wisdom in its deliberations, it is impossible that what seems to be the spirit of the objection we have been considering should ever be realized in practice. But I forbear to dwell any longer on a matter which has hitherto worn too loose a garb to admit even of an accurate inspection of its real shape or tendency. There is another objection of a somewhat more precise nature that claims our attention. It has been asserted that a power of internal taxation in the national legislature could never be exercised with advantage, as well from the want of a sufficient knowledge of local circumstances, as from an interference between the revenue laws of the Union and of the particular States. The supposition of a want of proper knowledge seems to be entirely destitute of foundation. If any question is depending in a State legislature respecting one of the counties, which demands a knowledge of local details, how is it acquired? No doubt from the information of the members of the county. Cannot the like knowledge be obtained in the national legislature from the representatives of each State? And is it not to be presumed that the men who will generally be sent there will be possessed of the necessary degree of intelligence to be able to communicate that information? Is the knowledge of local circumstances, as applied to taxation, a minute topographical acquaintance with all the mountains, rivers, streams, highways, and bypaths in each State; or is it a general acquaintance with its situation and resources, with the state of its agriculture, commerce, manufactures, with the nature of its products and consumptions, with the different degrees and kinds of its wealth, property, and industry? Nations in general, even under governments of the more popular kind, usually commit the administration of their finances to single men or to boards composed of a few individuals, who digest and prepare, in the first instance, the plans of taxation, which are afterwards passed into laws by the authority of the sovereign or legislature. Inquisitive and enlightened statesmen are deemed everywhere best qualified to make a judicious selection of the objects proper for revenue; which is a clear indication, as far as the sense of mankind can have weight in the question, of the species of knowledge of local circumstances requisite to the purposes of taxation. The taxes intended to be comprised under the general denomination of internal taxes may be subdivided into those of the DIRECT and those of the INDIRECT kind. Though the objection be made to both, yet the reasoning upon it seems to be confined to the former branch. And indeed, as to the latter, by which must be understood duties and excises on articles of consumption, one is at a loss to conceive what can be the nature of the difficulties apprehended. The knowledge relating to them must evidently be of a kind that will either be suggested by the nature of the article itself, or can easily be procured from any well-informed man, especially of the mercantile class. The circumstances that may distinguish its situation in one State from its situation in another must be few, simple, and easy to be comprehended. The principal thing to be attended to, would be to avoid those articles which had been previously appropriated to the use of a particular State; and there could be no difficulty in ascertaining the revenue system of each. This could always be known from the respective codes of laws, as well as from the information of the members from the several States. The objection, when applied to real property or to houses and lands, appears to have, at first sight, more foundation, but even in this view it will not bear a close examination. Land taxes are co monly laid in one of two modes, either by ACTUAL valuations, permanent or periodical, or by OCCASIONAL assessments, at the discretion, or according to the best judgment, of certain officers whose duty it is to make them. In either case, the EXECUTION of the business, which alone requires the knowledge of local details, must be devolved upon discreet persons in the character of commissioners or assessors, elected by the people or appointed by the government for the purpose. All that the law can do must be to name the persons or to prescribe the manner of their election or appointment, to fix their numbers and qualifications and to draw the general outlines of their powers and duties. And what is there in all this that cannot as well be performed by the national legislature as by a State legislature? The attention of either can only reach to general principles; local details, as already observed, must be referred to those who are to execute the plan. But there is a simple point of view in which this matter may be placed that must be altogether satisfactory. The national legislature can make use of the SYSTEM OF EACH STATE WITHIN THAT STATE. The method of laying and collecting this species of taxes in each State can, in all its parts, be adopted and employed by the federal government. Let it be recollected that the proportion of these taxes is not to be left to the discretion of the national legislature, but is to be determined by the numbers of each State, as described in the second section of the first article. An actual census or enumeration of the people must furnish the rule, a circumstance which effectually shuts the door to partiality or oppression. The abuse of this power of taxation seems to have been provided against with guarded circumspection. In addition to the precaution just mentioned, there is a provision that “all duties, imposts, and excises shall be UNIFORM throughout the United States.” It has been very properly observed by different speakers and writers on the side of the Constitution, that if the exercise of the power of internal taxation by the Union should be discovered on experiment to be really inconvenient, the federal government may then forbear the use of it, and have recourse to requisitions in its stead. By way of answer to this, it has been triumphantly asked, Why not in the first instance omit that ambiguous power, and rely upon the latter resource? Two solid answers may be given. The first is, that the exercise of that power, if convenient, will be preferable, because it will be more effectual; and it is impossible to prove in theory, or otherwise than by the experiment, that it cannot be advantageously exercised. The contrary, indeed, appears most probable. The second answer is, that the existence of such a power in the Constitution will have a strong influence in giving efficacy to requisitions. When the States know that the Union can apply itself without their agency, it will be a powerful motive for exertion on their part. As to the interference of the revenue laws of the Union, and of its members, we have already seen that there can be no clashing or repugnancy of authority. The laws cannot, therefore, in a legal sense, interfere with each other; and it is far from impossible to avoid an interference even in the policy of their different systems. An effectual expedient for this purpose will be, mutually, to abstain from those objects which either side may have first had recourse to. As neither can CONTROL the other, each will have an obvious and sensible interest in this reciprocal forbearance. And where there is an IMMEDIATE common interest, we may safely count upon its operation. When the particular debts of the States are done away, and their expenses come to be limited within their natural compass, the possibility almost of interference will vanish. A small land tax will answer the purpose of the States, and will be their most simple and most fit resource. Many spectres have been raised out of this power of internal taxation, to excite the apprehensions of the people: double sets of revenue officers, a duplication of their burdens by double taxations, and the frightful forms of odious and oppressive poll-taxes, have been played off with all the ingenious dexterity of political legerdemain. As to the first point, there are two cases in which there can be no room for double sets of officers: one, where the right of imposing the tax is exclusively vested in the Union, which applies to the duties on imports; the other, where the object has not fallen under any State regulation or provision, which may be applicable to a variety of objects. In other cases, the probability is that the United States will either wholly abstain from the objects preoccupied for local purposes, or will make use of the State officers and State regulations for collecting the additional imposition. This will best answer the views of revenue, because it will save expense in the collection, and will best avoid any occasion of disgust to the State governments and to the people. At all events, here is a practicable expedient for avoiding such an inconvenience; and nothing more can be required than to show that evils predicted to not necessarily result from the plan. As to any argument derived from a supposed system of influence, it is a sufficient answer to say that it ought not to be presumed; but the supposition is susceptible of a more precise answer. If such a spirit should infest the councils of the Union, the most certain road to the accomplishment of its aim would be to employ the State officers as much as possible, and to attach them to the Union by an accumulation of their emoluments. This would serve to turn the tide of State influence into the channels of the national government, instead of making federal influence flow in an opposite and adverse current. But all suppositions of this kind are invidious, and ought to be banished from the consideration of the great question before the people. They can answer no other end than to cast a mist over the truth. As to the suggestion of double taxation, the answer is plain. The wants of the Union are to be supplied in one way or another; if to be done by the authority of the federal government, it will not be to be done by that of the State government. The quantity of taxes to be paid by the community must be the same in either case; with this advantage, if the provision is to be made by the Union that the capital resource of commercial imposts, which is the most convenient branch of revenue, can be prudently improved to a much greater extent under federal than under State regulation, and of course will render it less necessary to recur to more inconvenient methods; and with this further advantage, that as far as there may be any real difficulty in the exercise of the power of internal taxation, it will impose a disposition to greater care in the choice and arrangement of the means; and must naturally tend to make it a fixed point of policy in the national administration to go as far as may be practicable in making the luxury of the rich tributary to the public treasury, in order to diminish the necessity of those impositions which might create dissatisfaction in the poorer and most numerous classes of the society. Happy it is when the interest which the government has in the preservation of its own power, coincides with a proper distribution of the public burdens, and tends to guard the least wealthy part of the community from oppression! As to poll taxes, I, without scruple, confess my disapprobation of them; and though they have prevailed from an early period in those States which have uniformly been the most tenacious of their rights, I should lament to see them introduced into practice under the national government. But does it follow because there is a power to lay them that they will actually be laid? Every State in the Union has power to impose taxes of this kind; and yet in several of them they are unknown in practice. Are the State governments to be stigmatized as tyrannies, because they possess this power? If they are not, with what propriety can the like power justify such a charge against the national government, or even be urged as an obstacle to its adoption? As little friendly as I am to the species of imposition, I still feel a thorough conviction that the power of having recourse to it ought to exist in the federal government. There are certain emergencies of nations, in which expedients, that in the ordinary state of things ought to be forborne, become essential to the public weal. And the government, from the possibility of such emergencies, ought ever to have the option of making use of them. The real scarcity of objects in this country, which may be considered as productive sources of revenue, is a reason peculiar to itself, for not abridging the discretion of the national councils in this respect. There may exist certain critical and tempestuous conjunctures of the State, in which a poll tax may become an inestimable resource. And as I know nothing to exempt this portion of the globe from the common calamities that have befallen other parts of it, I acknowledge my aversion to every project that is calculated to disarm the government of a single weapon, which in any possible contingency might be usefully employed for the general defense and security. I have now gone through the examination of such of the powers proposed to be vested in the United States, which may be considered as having an immediate relation to the energy of the government; and have endeavored to answer the principal objections which have been made to them. I have passed over in silence those minor authorities, which are either too inconsiderable to have been thought worthy of the hostilities of the opponents of the Constitution, or of too manifest propriety to admit of controversy. The mass of judiciary power, however, might have claimed an investigation under this head, had it not been for the consideration that its organization and its extent may be more advantageously considered in connection. This has determined me to refer it to the branch of our inquiries upon which we shall next enter.

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[aprssig] FEMA- Flood gauges (feedback) ross at topwire.co.nz Thu Sep 15 17:25:08 EDT 2016 > What happens when gunk grows on the wire? Granted gunk will interfere > with the float switch, but I would think it would be more likely to fail > on. I would think failing on would be preferable to failing off. Gunk on the insulated ribbon conductor will either have a higher dielectric constant than air (if dry) or be electrically conductive (if wet) and both cases will tend to "fail on" (indicate a higher water level than is actually present) as the capacitance between the conductors will be increased by the gunk. A pair of insulated rods spaced apart from each other (no plastic webbing between them unlike with 300 ohm ribbon) or a single insulated rod located co-axially inside a metallic (or otherwise electrically conductive) tube would probably be less prone to mis-operation due to fouling, but would probably cost more to manufacture. More information about the aprssig

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