Librarians HATE her! Find out how this one local student spent 24 HOURS in one week on social media with this one WEIRD trick!
I'm addicted to social media, and I know it.
In the past 7 days, I spent 6.7 hours messaging, 5.2 hours on Facebook, 2.8 hours on Snapchat, 2.9 hours on Instagram, 2.9 hours on Twitter, 1.9 hours on Safari, and 1.4 hours emailing.
That totals to nearly 24 hours. I spent nearly an entire day of my life this week on social media.
Is this a problem? 100%. Pathetic? Arguably. Devastating to my GPA and life in general? Surprisingly not.
First of all, in my defense, I spend a lot of my time on social media reading the news. And while others split their time over desktop and phone social media, I almost exclusively use social media on my phone, racking up the minutes. This past week was syllabus week, meaning I didn't have as much work to do.
But those are just excuses. The true root of the issue lies in a social media addiction. Self-diagnosed, of course. I see my own addiction reflected in so many other people. When I finally put down my phone and get to work in the library, I look around and notice all the other people glued to their phones.
But my personality is hard-wired to be this way.
Personally, I believe my addiction to social media is rooted in my extroverted tendencies. I like to be surrounded by people. Whenever I am forced to spend time alone, such as in a library, I resort to social media to fulfill my social needs. I checked out a study and guess what I found: my Myers Briggs personality type is one of the most likely to use social media. I am an ENFJ, and we are the most likely to have a Facebook, second most likely to have a LinkedIn, and we spend more time interacting and sharing information than the other types. More introverted personality types, such as ISTJs, are more likely to think social media is a waste of time, or avoid interacting and sharing as much on social media.
I'm very interested in the psychology theories about achievement. Some of the smartest and most academically successful people I know also are addicted to a certain vice, or they are just wicked bad procrastinators. Some of my friends suffer from the same social media addiction as me, and I see them glued to their phones as well. How is this possible that they balance academics and excessive social media use?
Well, it's us, the Millenials, back at it again.
Apparently, we all do it. The average affluent millennial spends 53 hours per week online. This translates to about 7.5 hours daily, compared to the average US citizen spending 5.75 hours daily on digital media activities. That's more than a full-time job.
But just because millennials spend so much time on social media doesn't mean we don't value in person conversation. It's actually the opposite. We seek out more offline experiences than any other generation. But the reason why we do it is to have more content with which to express ourselves on social media. Who would've thought that excessive social media use actually leads to more real-life experiences?
Let's really dig in now.
In this class, I'm looking forward to exploring social media use more deeply. What characteristics, other than MBTI, impacts social media use? What psychological impact does social media have on individuals? How do companies properly appeal to their customer base on social media? I can't wait to reflect on digital trends and keep up with this ever-changing digital landscape. Although I know this class will be intense, I haven't been this excited about taking a class in a long time.
…and more. That's just a taste of what I've got in store—please leave comments about digital food phenomenons that interest you and I'll consider writing about it!
So, what's my "one WEIRD trick" for spending so much time on social media? Even if you don't realize it, I bet you do it too.
Katherine, I loved your blog. The first thing I did while reading it was to check my battery usage as well, and unsurprisingly, Messages and Facebook were the most frequently used!
I liked the fact that you addressed our generation's addiction to social media, but it was great that you observed that it's what we do on social media that counts, such as reading the news and gaining knowledge through social media, rather than, perhaps, "wasting time." I agree that social media adds to more real-life experiences, and am waiting to see what your future blogs on digital food entail! One of the digital food applications I would be interested to hear more about, would be leveraging social media for recipes and cooking from scratch with the "leftover" ingredients at home.
Thanks for the comment! It would be really interesting to see the breakdown of how much time we spend on Facebook reading news as opposed to reading just-for-fun posts. Great idea about leftover recipes, I'll keep that in mind!
Admittedly, I was a bit horrified to find that it tallied to 3 full hours in the past 24, about 2.75 above the level I am comfortable with. But then, somewhat to my relief, the 7 day historical data revealed that I spent 6.2 hours on social media over the past week, 1.3 hours below the average you provided in your post for Millennials and only 30 minutes over the average for US citizens generally. However, I am quick to recognize that with the exception of SnapChat and Instagram, a large portion of my social media consumption occurs on the desktop particularly for Facebook and Twitter (something about the Twitter interface makes it more difficult for me to digest hashtag trends and conversations on mobile.), which I suspect would push me back up to the Millennial average of 7.5 hours per week.
This being said, something I continue to grapple with, which this class has already forced me to confront, is this strong desire to respond to your thought-provoking blog post in person, face-to-face, rather than over the interwebs. I've heard it said that 80% of communication is nonverbal and I would go out on a limb at times to argue that it may even be higher. In the context of hours spent, I'm sure the number of times I, or a friend, have had to rephrase or clarify the meaning of a text, email, post, etc. summates to 10,000 hours at this point (bear with the hyperbole) — hours that we could have spent recreating, underwater basket weaving, learning a new skill, and perhaps even cooking! Which brings me to the digital food phenomenon that I find both highly amusing and wildly outrageous: @tinykitchentm on Instagram. The account features videos of tiny food made in a tiny kitchen, everything from tiny enchiladas to tiny onion rings to tiny apple pie. It's unbelievable. My friend who introduced me to the account claims that she had to unfollow it because it gave her anxiety to witness such precarious precision. Another friend when introduced to the account had this to say: "This person should abandon this career and become a surgeon. Her skills are needed elsewhere." I don't disagree. Considering your interest in the digital food craze, it may be worth allocating 0.25 hours this week to scrolling through the Tiny Kitchen feed.
How interesting that you were surprised to hear ENFJs are inclined towards social media and even more surprised to check your usage! As for in-person conversation, I've noticed a trend among younger Millenials and studies about Gen Z that while these generations were raised on social media, that has actually increased the value of in-person conversation. When so many discussions happen online, real conversation is so much more rare and valued.
I have seen some of those Tiny Kitchen videos, and their addictive power is mind boggling! I hate every second that I watch because it's so ridiculous, yet I continue to watch more. I'll look into more research on that too.
Nice post. I do think personality type is likely a driver of SM use, I think a whole bunch of other things go into it as well. Good, deep post right out of the gate!
Thank you! Would love to learn about other personal factors that affect social media use later.
Great post! I was actually most caught by one of your potential topics "the impact of the digital economy on agriculture"…. wow. Digital trends in food can reach the eyes and stomachs of tens of millions of people. It would be fascinating to see if agriculture companies saw certain demand spikes as a result of these trends. Whether or not this demand is sustained would be unclear, but nonetheless, it would show that we as a people are influencing our next grocery store visit by the videos we watch online. Fascinating.
I'll definitely make sure to research agriculture since you've shown an interest! One example that comes to mind is the proliferation of avocados. They were relatively obscure a few years ago, but after they took to social media, I can't imagine the demand for avocado farmers now!
Really great post Katherine! As an ENFJ I also find myself on social media far more than I would like to admit. I also think you made a great point about the fact that while while this probably isn't the most effective way to utilize time, it isn't like it is ruining your social life or hurting your GPA. Another thing that I completely resonated with is the fact that even though people come to the library to study, I would have to say that at least half of the time, people aren't fully focused on the task at hand. Which makes me wonder, will we be as productive of a generation when we are leading the workforce or whether we will constantly be distracted? Will it be socially acceptable to constantly be checking social media platforms to stay in touch throughout the workday or will it continue to be viewed as an unnecessary distraction? I look forward to reading your upcoming blogposts on Food marketing as I find myself watching plenty of how-to-make videos and pinning really great dishes!
Thanks so much! It would be very interesting to find a study comparing the productivity of people who use social media vs the people who don't. It hurts to think about how much more free time I would have if I didn't use social media.


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#include <PCU.h>
#include "apfFieldData.h"
#include "apfShape.h"
#include <cassert>
#include <cstdlib>

namespace apf {

FieldData::~FieldData()
{
}

FieldData* FieldData::clone()
{
  abort();
}

void FieldData::rename(const char*)
{
  abort();
}

template <class T>
void synchronizeFieldData(FieldDataOf<T>* data, Sharing* shr)
{
  FieldBase* f = data->getField();
  Mesh* m = f->getMesh();
  FieldShape* s = f->getShape();
  if (!shr)
    shr = getSharing(m);
  for (int d=0; d < 4; ++d)
  {
    if ( ! s->hasNodesIn(d))
      continue;
    MeshEntity* e;
    MeshIterator* it = m->begin(d);
    PCU_Comm_Begin();
    while ((e = m->iterate(it)))
    {
      if (( ! data->hasEntity(e))||
          ( ! shr->isOwned(e)))
        continue;
      int n = f->countValuesOn(e);
      NewArray<T> values(n);
      data->get(e,&(values[0]));
      CopyArray copies;
      shr->getCopies(e, copies);
      for (size_t i = 0; i < copies.getSize(); ++i)
      {
        PCU_COMM_PACK(copies[i].peer, copies[i].entity);
        PCU_Comm_Pack(copies[i].peer, &(values[0]), n*sizeof(T));
      }
    }
    m->end(it);
    PCU_Comm_Send();
    while (PCU_Comm_Receive())
    {
      MeshEntity* e;
      PCU_COMM_UNPACK(e);
      int n = f->countValuesOn(e);
      NewArray<T> values(n);
      PCU_Comm_Unpack(&(values[0]),n*sizeof(T));
      data->set(e,&(values[0]));
    }
  }
  delete shr;
}

/* instantiate here */
template void synchronizeFieldData<int>(FieldDataOf<int>*, Sharing*);
template void synchronizeFieldData<double>(FieldDataOf<double>*, Sharing*);
template void synchronizeFieldData<long>(FieldDataOf<long>*, Sharing*);

template <class T>
class CopyOp : public FieldOp
{
  public:
    CopyOp(FieldDataOf<T>* ld,
         FieldDataOf<T>* rd)
    {
      from = ld;
      to = rd;
    }
    bool inEntity(MeshEntity* e)
    {
      if (from->hasEntity(e))
      {
        int n = from->getField()->countValuesOn(e);
        NewArray<T> v(n);
        from->get(e,&(v[0]));
        to->set(e,&(v[0]));
      }
      return false;
    }
    void run() {apply(to->getField());}
    FieldDataOf<T>* from;
    FieldDataOf<T>* to;
};

template <class T>
void copyFieldData(FieldDataOf<T>* to, FieldDataOf<T>* from)
{
  CopyOp<T> copier(from,to);
  copier.run();
}

/* instantiate here */
template void copyFieldData<int>(
    FieldDataOf<int>* to, FieldDataOf<int>* from);
template void copyFieldData<double>(
    FieldDataOf<double>* to, FieldDataOf<double>* from);
template void copyFieldData<long>(
    FieldDataOf<long>* to, FieldDataOf<long>* from);

void accumulateFieldData(FieldDataOf<double>* data, Sharing* shr)
{
  FieldBase* f = data->getField();
  Mesh* m = f->getMesh();
  FieldShape* s = f->getShape();
  if (!shr)
    shr = getSharing(m);
  for (int d=0; d < 4; ++d)
  {
    if ( ! s->hasNodesIn(d))
      continue;
    MeshEntity* e;
    MeshIterator* it = m->begin(d);
    PCU_Comm_Begin();
    while ((e = m->iterate(it)))
    {
      if (( ! data->hasEntity(e)) ||
          (shr->isOwned(e)))
        continue; /* non-owners send to owners */
      CopyArray copies;
      shr->getCopies(e, copies);
      int n = f->countValuesOn(e);
      NewArray<double> values(n);
      data->get(e,&(values[0]));
      /* actually, non-owners send to all others,
         since apf::Sharing doesn't identify the owner */
      for (size_t i = 0; i < copies.getSize(); ++i)
      {
        PCU_COMM_PACK(copies[i].peer, copies[i].entity);
        PCU_Comm_Pack(copies[i].peer, &(values[0]), n*sizeof(double));
      }
    }
    m->end(it);
    PCU_Comm_Send();
    while (PCU_Comm_Listen())
      while ( ! PCU_Comm_Unpacked())
      { /* receive and add. we only care about correctness
           on the owners */
        MeshEntity* e;
        PCU_COMM_UNPACK(e);
        int n = f->countValuesOn(e);
        NewArray<double> values(n);
        NewArray<double> inValues(n);
        PCU_Comm_Unpack(&(inValues[0]),n*sizeof(double));
        data->get(e,&(values[0]));
        for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i)
          values[i] += inValues[i];
        data->set(e,&(values[0]));
      }
  } /* broadcast back out to non-owners */
  synchronizeFieldData(data, shr);
}

template <class T>
void FieldDataOf<T>::setNodeComponents(MeshEntity* e, int node,
    T const* components)
{
  int n = field->countNodesOn(e);
  if (n==1) {
    assert(node == 0);
    return set(e,components);
  }
  assert(node >= 0);
  assert(node < n);
  int nc = field->countComponents();
  NewArray<T> allComponents(nc*n);
  if (this->hasEntity(e))
    get(e,&(allComponents[0]));
  for (int i=0; i < nc; ++i)
    allComponents[node*nc+i] = components[i];
  set(e,&(allComponents[0]));
}

template <class T>
void FieldDataOf<T>::getNodeComponents(MeshEntity* e, int node, T* components)
{
  int n = field->countNodesOn(e);
  if (n==1) {
    assert(node == 0);
    return get(e,components);
  }
  assert(node >= 0);
  assert(node < n);
  int nc = field->countComponents();
  NewArray<T> allComponents(nc*n);
  get(e,&(allComponents[0]));
  for (int i=0; i < nc; ++i)
    components[i] = allComponents[node*nc+i];
}

template <class T>
void reorderData(T const dataIn[], T dataOut[], int const order[], int nc, int nn)
{
  for (int i = 0; i < nn; ++i) {
    int oi = order[i];
    for (int j = 0; j < nc; ++j)
      dataOut[oi * nc + j] = dataIn[i * nc + j];
  }
}

template <class T>
int FieldDataOf<T>::getElementData(MeshEntity* entity, NewArray<T>& data)
{
  Mesh* mesh = field->getMesh();
  int t = mesh->getType(entity);
  int ed = Mesh::typeDimension[t];
  FieldShape* fs = field->getShape();
  EntityShape* es = fs->getEntityShape(t);
  int nc = field->countComponents();
  int nen = es->countNodes();
  data.allocate(nc * nen);
  /* try to minimize the amount of
     reallocation of these two.
     when there is no reordering, they
     shouln't allocate at all */
  apf::DynamicArray<int> order;
  apf::DynamicArray<T> adata;
  int n = 0;
  for (int d = 0; d <= ed; ++d) {
    if (fs->hasNodesIn(d)) {
      Downward a;
      int na = mesh->getDownward(entity,d,a);
      for (int i = 0; i < na; ++i) {
        int nan = fs->countNodesOn(mesh->getType(a[i]));
        if (nan > 1 && ed != d) { /* multiple shared nodes, check alignment */
          order.setSize(nen); /* nen >= nan */
          adata.setSize(nen); /* setSize is no-op for the same size */
          es->alignSharedNodes(mesh, entity, a[i], &order[0]);
          get(a[i], &adata[0]);
          reorderData<T>(&adata[0], &data[n], &order[0], nc, nan);
        } else if (nan) { /* non-zero set of nodes, either one
                             or not shared */
          get(a[i], &data[n]);
        }
        n += nc * nan;
      }
    }
  }
  assert(n == nc * nen);
  return n;
}

template class FieldDataOf<double>;
template class FieldDataOf<int>;
template class FieldDataOf<long>;

}

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Politicians and pundits need to listen to these two women whose friendship survives their opposing politics. And, if you find yourself judging others because of their politics, you need to watch this TED video too. Hate to be bossy but their message is one that isn't often heard amidst all the noise.
Here's another one of Ben Martin's (CAE!) "Where are they now?" interviews, this time with one of my favorite CEOs, Dave Will, formerly CEO of Peach New Media and now CEO of PropFuel. And if that's not enough, I just discovered and subscribed to Dave's podcast, Entrepreneurs' Organization Virtual Learning (EOVL)—and you should too. Love the latest episode with Cal Fussman, one of the best storytellers ever, talking about the art of interviewing and other adventures.
Turn your Bluetooth off when you're not using it—that's what I'm hearing from a few different authorities on cybersecurity.
As this weekly list shows, all kinds of organizations put on professional development webinars, and an increasing number of them are getting into online courses too. WBT Systems suggests nine ways associations can keep their online courses above the fray by engaging students and keeping them coming back for more.
Heed this advice from a content marketing agency that knows its stuff, RepCap, about the two things you need to run a great content marketing program.
You'll never be famous and that's okay, says Emily Esfahani Smith who also discusses George Eliot's Middlemarch and leading a meaningful life. She has a TED talk worth watching too.
Come early to this meetup for all ages of AENC members—at 4:30pm there will be a tour of The Durham Hotel, meet in the lobby. Please email Jovita Mask if you plan to attend the meetup. Big thanks to Greenville-Pitt County CVB for sponsoring the first drink and The Durham Hotel for hosting and appetizers. Location: Durham NC.
This round table for AENC members 40 and under focuses on public speaking and media training. 1.5 CAE credits. Location: Durham NC. More info/register.
You've likely heard the buzz around changes to Apple's App Store approval process that are affecting the options that meeting professionals have when providing attendees with event apps. Learn what's behind the new changes and what it means for native event apps, what the available options are and how the new experience differs from a dedicated native event app, and how to effectively market your event app to your attendees to ensure they have an incredible experience. More info/register.
Are you truly negotiating in your organization's best interests? How can you transition your meetings vendors into true win/win partners? Learn tips in meeting management plus how AWHONN achieved its most successful annual conference in its 48-year history and why attendees continue to give the event a 98% approval rating year after year. Location: Washington DC. More info/register.
The volume of online information has made it increasingly challenging for learners to find what they need to stay current in their fields. Curation fits into the growing shift towards bringing learning into the flow of the work people are doing. It presents opportunities for the creation of new products that enable performance support and just in time information for busy professionals. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Learn about the increasing use and success of marketing webinars. Get tips on improving your lead generation programs. Hear about how webinars can represent each stage of the buying cycle. Discover trends in content distribution to maximize exposure and influence. More info/register.
The title says it all. Watch/participate live or view the recording.
Is your organization's mission suffering because of internal conflict, office politics and interpersonal issues? Learn seven proven communication strategies that prevent conflict in the first place, the reframing technique that turns interpersonal tension into creative solutions, and the best way to rebuild relationships after a conflict. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Hear about the findings and talk about the implications of a recent survey on the state of corporate partnership programs. Email Bruce Rosenthal for more info/register. Location: Washington DC.
Thinking about a website redesign? Or a content refresh? We have a tendency to focus primarily on design with content as an afterthought. But, your content can make (or break) your website. Find out how to give your content the royal treatment it deserves from a panel of experienced content strategists. More info/register.
Discover how to use your event to deliver VIP experiences to your clients and participants. From the first touchpoint to the memorable money-can't-buy moment, find out how to use intentional design and basic principles to take your events to the next level. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.
Learn how to understand minimum guidelines for sustainable events, determine which guidelines are best for your organization, know when to enroll your suppliers, benchmark your events through performance indicators, and develop a report to share the success of sustainable initiatives. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.
High-impact boards start with board members who understand their role and how best to bring their skills to the board table. Learn about the key elements of an annual Board Orientation Workshop designed to give board members a jump start on effective board service. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Wed 9/27 at 2 p.m. – Could You Just Do One More Thing?
How many times have you heard that from someone with lavish taste and a small budget? How do you set boundaries with your clients, either internal or external? Come prepared to share a time you have felt overwhelmed, short staffed, short of resources or short tempered. Learn to establish clear goals and objectives, define and communicate the scope of the project and responsibilities so you can control the extent of your obligations, and evaluate your success. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.
Understanding the attendee journey allows event organizers to set a 'plan of attack,' create important touch points at each stage of an event, and thoroughly engage an audience. Learn how to utilize technology to improve live experiences, crucial data points that will help achieve the best results, how to understand digital footprints, and other new ideas to improve the attendee experience. More info/register.
Learn about the tragedy of the 'ghost attendee' and what you can do about it, five ways to use your event data to improve the attendee experience, real life examples of how planners are shaping the attendee journey, and actionable steps to get started. More info/register.
Learn how to make the most of your webinar programs. Find out about best practices for driving webinar registration, delivering engaging presentations, enhancing the audience experience, and getting the most out of webinar leads. More info/register.
Incorporating learning communities with your LMS can add a vibrant component to your virtual courses and keep your members coming back for more. Learn how to integrate an LMS and online community, what data can be shared between the two, and how a holistic system can drive engagement in both platforms. More info/register.
Learn how scenario planning liberates decision making at the leadership level, the importance of creating scenarios based on a number of business variables projected at a future point in time, how scenarios make it easy for executives to grasp the implications of any potential decision, and how scenario planning is a key element of Integrated Business Planning. More info/register.
Each quarter, Association Analytics® clients and invited guests meet to discuss new ideas and best practices in data analytics. This time you are encouraged to bring one of your association's key marketing staff to the table to contribute as we talk about customer journey analytics and data augmentation – let's cross-pollinate! More info/register.
CEX is a one-day forum for association professionals who manage, nurture, and work with chapters or components, and a learning community where you can get together with CRP peers to share successes and struggles, strategies and tactics, and ideas and insights. 8 CAE credits. Location: Arlington VA. More info/register.
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text:
<?php

class GamesController extends \BaseController {

	/**
	 * Display a listing of games
	 *
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function index()
	{
		$games = Game::all();

		return View::make('games.index', compact('games'));
	}

	/**
	 * Show the form for creating a new game
	 *
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function create()
	{
		return View::make('games.create');
	}

	/**
	 * Store a newly created game in storage.
	 *
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function store()
	{
		$validator = Validator::make($data = Input::all(), Game::$rules);

		if ($validator->fails())
		{
			return Redirect::back()->withErrors($validator)->withInput();
		}

		Game::create($data);

		return Redirect::route('games.index');
	}

	/**
	 * Display the specified game.
	 *
	 * @param  int  $id
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function show($id)
	{
		$game = Game::findOrFail($id);

		return View::make('games.show', compact('game'));
	}

	/**
	 * Show the form for editing the specified game.
	 *
	 * @param  int  $id
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function edit($id)
	{
		$game = Game::find($id);

		return View::make('games.edit', compact('game'));
	}

	/**
	 * Update the specified game in storage.
	 *
	 * @param  int  $id
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function update($id)
	{
		$game = Game::findOrFail($id);

		$validator = Validator::make($data = Input::all(), Game::$rules);

		if ($validator->fails())
		{
			return Redirect::back()->withErrors($validator)->withInput();
		}

		$game->update($data);

		return Redirect::route('games.index');
	}

	/**
	 * Remove the specified game from storage.
	 *
	 * @param  int  $id
	 * @return Response
	 */
	public function destroy($id)
	{
		Game::destroy($id);

		return Redirect::route('games.index');
	}

}


The finite element method is a very reliable and precise technique for solving partial differential equations in three-dimensional domains, with relevant applications in several areas. However, 3D simulations by FEM require computer programs for solid modeling and automatic mesh generation and there are few examples of open source codes available and dedicated to these tasks. Unfortunately, these open source codes are not usually conceived to operate together in an integrated fashion, showing distinct life cycles and different origins, which may result in contradictory specifications. In this study, a method is proposed to integrate solid modeling and automatic mesh generation with focus on open source codes and how the quality of FEM simulations can be improved by the improvement of the mesh. The method was structured in desired features for the solid construction and in integration strategies for an automatic mesh generation. The approach was tested in nontrivial domains and with known relevance for studies focused on computational electromagnetics. Meshes were generated with millions of tetrahedral elements and the results were compared to the quality values commonly discussed in literature focused on FEM. Complex geometries were meshed in a few seconds, with consistent values of aspect ratios (more than 90% of the tetrahedral elements were constructed with values at most 5) and dihedral angles (the values were bounded between 5.9 to 166.7°C, with a peak value around 90°C). Finally, in order to show the relation among highly refined meshes and quality criteria which can be explored by proposed method, the Laplace's equation was simulated by FEM in order to analyze the equipotential lines of a parallel-plate capacitor. The results show how the quality of a simulation can be improved, especially concerning the increasing number of tetrahedra in the mesh with proper aspect ratio.
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Buried on the depth chart and limited to special teams for much of his first three NFL seasons, Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews acknowledges he momentarily let his emotions get the best of him during the offseason, before a pivotal conversation with a team legend reversed his outlook.
Matthews – who entered his fourth-year campaign as one of only two incumbent wideouts on Miami's revamped receiving corps – cemented a starting role, separating himself from his peers by utilizing his size and strength as both a pass-catcher and blocker.
Originally a seventh-round draft pick in 2012, Matthews showed flashes of his immense potential early in his career – hauling in 11 catches for 120 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10 of the 2013 season – setting the stage for his eye-opening start to 2015.
The University of Nevada product has started all six games – already matching his total from his first 38 NFL appearances – and is on pace to not only shatter his career highs in nearly every statistical category, but rack up the fifth-most single-season receiving yards (1,168) and touchdowns (11) in franchise history.
DolfansNYC caught up with No. 18 to discuss his remarkable success, adjusting to fantasy football stardom, enjoying family life and more.
What do you feel have been the biggest keys to your breakout season?
"I would just say opportunity and consistency. I was just able to capitalize on my opportunity when DeVante (Parker) went down (with a foot injury). That's really the reason I was able to make it hard for the coaches to put me back on the bench.
Have you set out to accomplish any personal goals this season and beyond?
How often do you hear fans say you're on their fantasy teams?
Who were players you admired growing up and modeled your own game after?
What have been the biggest differences for you and the team since Dan Campbell took over as head coach?
I've read he's a big Metallica fan. Does he play any heavy metal music in the locker room?
What kind of music do you listen to before games?
What are some of your favorite off-the-field hobbies?
Congratulations! How old is your son?
It must be even tougher now to go on the road, but how much does it mean to you to have fan support across the country?
Six years removed from a decade-long NFL playing career, Miami Dolphins interim head coach Dan Campbell – his broad-shouldered, 6-foot-5 frame and intimidating biceps hard to miss as he rests his hands on his hips at the center of the team's meeting room – still looks the part of a burly tight end, ready to lace up his cleats and lay out opposing linemen with crushing blocks.
That same fiery, inspirational passion for football that has galvanized the rejuvenated Dolphins is unmistakable as he addresses a group of website administrators on a Friday afternoon, his booming voice echoing throughout the auditorium.
"Coach Campbell does a good job of getting (everything) out of the players," says Dolphins fourth-year wide receiver Rishard Matthews. "He was a guy they brought up here a previous time to speak to the team. I think just when he talks – I don't know how to explain it – you have to hear him speak for yourself … right when he's done talking, you're just ready to go.
It's no wonder Campbell's no-nonsense approach has quickly resonated and changed the collective mindset of his players, considering the 39-year-old – who's younger than five current NFL starters – has experienced the gamut of exhilarating highs and devastating lows in the pros, which include reaching Super Bowl XXXV and later earning his first championship ring.
The Texas native's appreciation of a winning culture and yearning for on-field physicality trace back to his four-year Giants tenure, during which he helped lead the unified squad to the title game in 2000.
"First of all, we had a really good locker room – we had a majority of guys who bought in," he recalls. "Guys would play for one another; guys would practice for one another. Our practices got heated. I remember (Michael) Strahan got fired up every day, it seemed like … Things would go back and forth (between offensive and defensive players), but we grew together and we competed, and when we rolled out there on Sunday, we were one.
Although Campbell was placed on injured reserve prior to his final NFL campaign, he spent the offseason and start of training camp with the 2009 champion Saints, learning the nuances of the game from an elite coach and future Hall of Fame quarterback.
Campbell's experience in the Bayou was a far cry from a year prior, when he found himself on the opposite end of the NFL spectrum, suiting up for the lowly 0-16 Detroit Lions in 2008. Recognizing a similar disconnect in the Dolphins locker room, Campbell immediately set out to recapture the seamless magic he experienced in New York and New Orleans.
Not surprisingly, Miami has outscored its opponents 82-36, averaging 468 yards of offense while racking up 10 sacks and returning two interceptions for touchdowns en route to cruising to a 2-0 record under its new leader.
"We have a really good locker room and we have guys who want to win," says Campbell. "They want to compete, and they're beginning to take ownership of their team.


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SC asks retd army officer challenging sedition law to serve petition copy to AG
THE Supreme Court Wednesday asked S.G. Vombatkere, the petitioner, who has challenged the constitutional validity of Section 124A[Sedition] of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) to serve a copy of his petition to the Attorney General of India(AGI).
A bench led by CJI NV Ramana said it would hear the matter tomorrow. The bench could not hear the matter properly today due to technical glitches.
This development came in the wake of a petition filed by S.G. Vombatkere, a retired army officer in the rank of Major-General (Retd.) Vombatkere is also a recipient of the Vishishta Seva Medal from the President of India for his distinguished service in Ladakh.
In his petition, Vombatkere has contended that Section 124A of the IPC is wholly unconstitutional.
"A statute criminalising expression based on unconstitutionally vague definitions of 'disaffection towards Government' etc. is an unreasonable restriction on the fundamental right to free expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) and causes a constitutionally impermissible 'Chilling Effect' on speech", Vombatkere contends.
The petition filed through Advocate-on-Record Prasanna S contends that the reasoning employed in the five-judge bench decision in the Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar(1962) to uphold the sedition law has stood overruled by the development of both domestic fundamental rights jurisprudence, as well as international human rights jurisprudence.
The plea adds that the reading down of Section 124A in the Kedar Nath Singh case has not served the purpose and as the recent surge in the filing of sedition cases indicates, to ensure that the criminal process is not used to chill the free expression of citizens – particularly political expression critical of or against the government that is for the time being in power, it is imperative that a more effective judicial tool is employed i.e. the unambiguous striking down of the provision and to declare that all pending proceedings in respect of sedition stand closed.
In a similar petition filed by journalists Kishorechandra Wangkhemcha from Manipur and Kanhaiya Lal Shukla from Chhattisgarh, the top court on April 30 agreed to examine the validity of the sedition law and issued notice to the Central Government as well as the Attorney General for India.
In the Kedarnath case, the top court had upheld the validity of the sedition law although it had narrowed down its scope and held "comments, however strongly worded, expressing disapprobation of actions of the Government, without exciting those feelings which generate the inclination to cause public disorder by acts of violence" was not sedition.
In 2016, the Supreme court reminded the authorities to be guided by the principles laid down in the Kedarnath case while dealing with sedition cases. Despite that, governments have been using the law to curb dissent.
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Orlando Shootout Recap: Huber Soars to Victory at Eagle Ridge
February 19, 2018 /in News and Blogs /by IJGT Staff
With a score of 7-under for the Final Round, Huber cruises to first victory of Spring season
Summerfield, FL: Over 50 junior golfers gathered over the weekend for the first International Junior Golf Tour event of 2018 and for many, first of their spring golf season. Taking full advantage of the opportunities at hand for one was Andreas Huber, who took home weekend honors in impressive and dominant fashion.
Huber, a native of Brunico, Italy and current Senior at Bishops Gate Golf Academy, was the star of the weekend with consecutive low rounds of 69 and 65, earning a final score of 10-under par. His impressive weekend is highlighted by Sunday's performance that saw 8 Birdies made. Huber will also be competing in next weekends' IJGT event at Savannah Harbor.
In a tie for second-place are students who hail from the International Junior Golf Academy; Rowan Cowhey and Luis Martinez. Cowhey, who hails from Dublin, Ireland shined in his debut on the tournament stage putting together scores of 73 and 69 over the weekend. Martinez also fought his way into contention Sunday afternoon, with scores of 73 and 69. The native of Caracus, Venezuela is committed to play golf next fall at Nova Southeastern.
In the Girls Division, competition was tight from the beginning with the decision coming only within one stroke. But there could be only one winner this weekend, and once again Ying-Ting Hsieh answered the call for her fourth win of the IJGT season.
Hsieh, who is also a student at Bishops Gate Golf Academy by way of Huantan Township, Taiwan, put together even quality rounds of 71 a piece for her outright victory.
Following her closely in second-place is her classmate Tracy Lee of Seoul, South Korea. Lee put the pressure on Sunday after firing a 2-under par 70 to go with her opening round of 73. Rounding out the top-three is Kristine Yin of Zhejiang, China after her weekend concluded with scores of 74 and 72 and a 146 total score.
Perhaps the most exciting finish of the day came first in the Boys 14 & Under division where the competition was decided in a sudden-death playoff. Between the play of Nic Pevny, and Samuel Hord, the pairing was neck and neck all weekend, with Hord forcing a playoff after and even-par round Sunday afternoon.
On the first playoff-hole, Nic Pevny was able to weather the great comeback by making par and securing his first victory of the new year. The resident of Aspen, CO played steady golf all weekend with scores of 74 each round, totaling for 148.
Securing a second-place after a great Sunday showing is Samuel Hord of nearby Orlando. Hord paired his 72 Sunday with an opening round of 76. Rounding out the top-three is Zaid Khan, who clinches his first top-three finish of the season. Khan, who attends the International Junior Golf Academy by way of El Dorado Hills, CA, finished the weekend with scores of 78 and 74 earning his total of 152.
This event begins a busy stretch for the IJGT, as they head to a popular stop amongst the players next weekend with the playing of the Georgia Open at Savannah Harbor. To view more about this event, or an upcoming event near you be sure to view our full schedule here.
You can follow all of the action and coverage from the IJGT by following on Instagram at IJGT_, as well as Twitter @IJGT.
Bridgestone Golf Tournament of Champions – Round two recap
Weekend Recap: Record-Breaking Performance from Park Topped off by a Weekend Victory
Post Tournament Recap – Florida Junior at Falcon's Fire
Weekend Recap: Park and Pevny continue Winning Ways; Yin joins Winner's Circle at Eagle Creek
Georgia Open at Savannah Quarters – Round one recap (Oct. 18, 2014)
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"The IJGT has certainly been a building block and foundation for my junior golf career. It has helped me build character as an individual throughout the many years of participation. The level of competition has also helped me to take my game to the next level. The entire IJGT staff has been a huge benefit to me and because of them I gained a lot of confidence to continue to participate in many other junior golf events. I will always be thankful for the direction that the IJGT has guided me!"
Nicholas Reach, Moscow, Pennsylvania
"The IJGT is a wonderful tour that has given me the experience to compete at a high level. The IJGT has also given me my first experience of match play at the North America Cup, which helped me learn the match play format."
Jim Liu, Smithtown, New York
2010 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion, 2010 Verizon Junior Heritage Champion, and 18 wins on the IJGT
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"To Ray J, George Brecht Knows, George Brecht's Nose: The Development of Ray Johnson's and George Brecht's Participatory and Dialogic Practices." Journal of Black Mountain College Studies 1, no.2 (2011).
"Weaving Correspondence: Anni Albers and Ray Johnson." Journal of Black Mountain College Studies 1, no.2 (2011).
"Ray Johnson and the Road from Black Mountain College into - and Out of - New York." Journal of Black Mountain College Studies 1, no. 2 (2011).
"Yesterday's Mail: Selections from a treasure trove of mail art sent by legendary artist Ray Johnson to the optician/artist Robert Warner" and "Interview with Robert Warner by Tod Lippy," Esopus, Spring 2011.


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Manchester United boss praises the performance of Pogba: 'We are seeing the best of Paul'
The gaffer was all praises for the Frenchman after beating Burnley 0-1.
"I have always said, Paul [Pogba] is a big, big player for us," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told MUTV following the decisive win at Turf Moor. "He is a great character in the dressing room, a world champion and we are seeing the best of Paul."
We can finally say it - Manchester United are at the top of the Premier League standings, with a three-point cushion over Liverpool.
The Red Devils beat Burnley 0-1 on Tuesday, thanks to a crucial goal from Pogba that sealed the deal.
United face Liverpool next, with a mouth-watering league clash awaiting us on Sunday.


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Please join us at next year's event in Basel from 30 June – 1 July, 2016. More information concerning SNC 2016 will be posted here as it becomes available.
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I'm A Cool Salted Fish In The Entertainment Industry – Chapter 39.2
Fang Shubai, as a new dad fan, was heartbroken for Qiu Cub. His daughter is fine, but if she doesn't care about minor issues, it will be disastrous if they become major issues.
You Qiuqiu got up halfway to go to the bathroom, and she could see Fang Shubai was looking at the position of her kidneys and shaking his head while watching.
"…" Is there Mao Bing1? Her kidneys are great, but she just drank too much water!
You Qiuqiu and Fang Shubai came at the Tao Anjie's concert as guests and immediately began the rehearsal as soon as they arrived at the scene.
Although Tao Ge usually let the two of them relax, it was as if they were meeting friends. Neither You Qiuqiu nor Fang Shubai wanted to ruin Tao Ge's concert.
There was no payment because it was a friendly performance, but You Qiuqiu found it more exhausting than doing business.
Sheng Shiyun would chat to You Qiuqiu from time to time while You Qiuqiu was gone, but the conversation between the two had a specific process and was official.
All of it was "Just do it well and don't mess up."
Finally, he told You Qiuqiu to pay attention to safety.
You Qiuqiu: The latter is only a politeness. What matters is that you do well and don't make any mistakes.
She knows everything.
It had been rainy continuously for two days before the concert, making Tao Anjie a little worried. After all, if it rained, the audience would be exposed to the rain.
Tao Anjie tried his best not to weary his audience, even though they would come even if it was raining on the day of the event.
Fortunately, Tao Anjie's fears did not surface on the day of the event. The sun was shining brightly, and the breeze was not too strong. It was a beautiful day.
A massive crowd flocked to the stadium where the concert was placed.
The scene was very hot and explosive. Tao Anjie was indeed a professional singer. He sang steadily. It was the same as what was released on the album.
The fans were so excited that when they arrived at the place where the melody of the song was most familiar, the audience at the scene sang along with the chorus.
You Qiuqiu and Fang Shubai had their back against the wall and the two of them switched back to the dried salted fish mode, as if a busy worker was taking advantage of the situation to rest.
Some of the staff were dizzy. They assumed these two were idle and beckoned them to do things, but when they saw the two of them turn their faces, it was only then that they realised they were concert guests.
The staff were aggrieved. Who told them they didn't have a star aura on them? There was no difference between them standing here.
If they don't glance at the person's face.
Tao Anjie sang multiple songs in quick succession. After the scene became hot, Tao Anjie cued You Qiuqiu.
"Today, a friend arrived on the scene…"
The fans on the scene knew everything as soon as this sentence was spoken. They cheered for You Qiuqiu and called her name.
"You Qiuqiu! You Qiuqiu!"
Tao Anjie's fans are friendly to You Qiuqiu. After all, the player nearly destroyed Tao Ge's life, and it was You Qiuqiu who helped Tao Ge to block it.
Otherwise, not only is it unclear whether this event can still take place but also whether Tao Anjie can sing normally. It is difficult to forecast.
Tao Anjie's fans have secretly agreed in private that, even though You Qiuqiu is a well-known death singer, everyone must give her face.
They must restrain themselves.
No one can cover their ears!
Now Tao Anjie's fans are ready for the storm.
The stage lights dimmed, and the first sound was a clear and rhythmic drumbeat.
Tao Anjie's fans knew from the beginning that this song was one of Tao Anjie's masterpieces. The entire song is hot and explosive. It differs from Tao Anjie's early affectionate love songs. It is his transformation song.
You Qiuqiu want to sing this song?
This made them fall into the fear of the "Hero Song".
When the singing began, it was a familiar voice that did not destroy the world.
It was sung by Tao Anjie.
The audience is confused. Where is You Qiuqiu?
The lights were turned on, and a beam of light fell to the stage's left.
A woman in a black outfit sat in front of the drum set, her slender and clean hands gripping a particular drumstick and beating regularly. The jet-black hair was long, sleek, and thick, and it cascaded down the delicate white cheeks. A black lace flower adorned with exquisite diamonds and tassels is fastened to her ear.
Both cumbersome and beautiful.
The lace blossom matches the black dress, which has a rose pattern on it and a fluffy and big skirt that drags on the ground.
The camera proceeded forward, and it was visible on the big screen in the theatre. A flawless and delicate face appeared, with a unique sequin for theatrical makeup sparkling brightly in the corner of her eyes.
The light in her gorgeous eyes was far more dazzling than the sequins under her eyes when she raised her eyelids to gaze at the camera.
For three seconds, the entire building was deafeningly quiet.
"You Qiuqiu!"
An exclamation dragged the silent crowd from their thoughts.
Yes, the woman playing the drums is You Qiuqiu, the concert guest they've been looking for.
She didn't start singing, as everyone expected, but instead chose to play the drums.
The drumming lands exactly where it should with each wave.
The woman's thin arms were devoid of any extra fat. While hitting the drum, she bowed her head, her thick black hair swung gently with her movements, and her long black eyelashes quiver, displaying an indescribable seriousness.
They couldn't help but want to poke her snow-white cheek.
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It sometimes seems that the Piedmont region is overshadowed by it's more well known Tuscan cousins when it comes to superb hotels. Well I am pleased to tell you that this is no longer the case.
The La Villa Hotel beats them all hands-down. Visit La Villa (view site for details) and it becomes obvious why this hotel has been ranked as high as the third best hotel in Italy on Trip Advisor and why it won the Traveler's Awards 10 'Hotel Gems' in Europe.
Chris and Nicola have turned a dream into reality and the hotel is testament to an impressive labour of love.
Read the history section on their site to understand just how much work went into turning the La Villa hotel into the finest hotel in Piedmont.
Located in one of the loveliest parts of the Piedmont region, in the heart of the Piedmont winelands, near Asti. La Villa is surrounded by rolling hills, hilltop villages and glorious vineyards.
Piedmont is perhaps the region of Italy with the best food and wine so opening an hotel here means that expectations are high, I am pleased to say that Chris and Nicola have exceeded these expectations and considerably raised the bar.
The luxury is understated, service is impeccable and the hospitality that of yesteryear. Here you can unwind completely in the sort of place you will never want to leave.
Spend a week with Chris and Nicola and I guarantee you will ask yourself why you don't live in this most beautiful corner of Italy, you will certainly understand why Chris, Nicola have made this corner of the world their home.
Only 14 rooms are available, ranging from single rooms through to opulent suites. Chris and Nicola are very flexible though and nearly all group sizes can be accommodated. The hotel gardens are magnificent with a superb swimming pool and magnificent views from the terrace and much of the grounds.
One of the highlights is enjoying a wonderful breakfast or lunch under the covered pergola.
For those of you who enjoy wine, the wine tasting room will be one of your favourite spots. Here you can enjoy the finest of Piedmont wines in the company of Nicola who is extremely knowledgeable about the local wines.
If you would like more information on the hotel and booking information you can find it all here.


"THF" redirects here. For other uses, see THF (disambiguation).
Tetrahydrofuran also known as THF is a heterocyclic organic compound with the formula (CH2)4O). This colourless low-viscosity liquid with a smell similar to diethyl ether. It is one of the most polar ethers. THF is the fully hydrogenated analog of the aromatic compound furan.
THF is an aprotic solvent with a dielectric constant of 7.6. It is a moderately polar, aprotic solvent that dissolve a wide range of nonpolar and polar compounds.
THF can often be substituted for diethyl ether when a higher-boiling solvent is required. Thus THF, like diethyl ether, is often used for hydroborations used to synthesize primary alcohols. Both ethers have an oxygen atom which can coordinate to the electron-deficient boron atom, forming an adduct. Similarly, THF or diethyl ether are often used as solvents for Grignard reagents because of the oxygen atom's ability to coordinate to the magnesium ion component of the Grignard reagent. In addition, the oxygen atom has no acid hydrogen that can undergo acid-base reaction with the Grignard reagent. 2-methyltetrahydrofuran has become a popular THF alternative, based on its similar properties to THF, but having a lower melting point (useful for lower temperature reactions), as well as having a higher boiling point (useful for solvent retention under reflux).
THF is often used in polymer science. For example, it can be used to dissolve rubber prior to determining its molecular mass using gel permeation chromatography.
THF can be polymerized by strong acids to give a linear polymer called poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (PTMEG),(CAS Registry Number, [25190-06-1], also known as PTMO, polytetramethylene oxide. The primary use of this polymer is to make elastomeric polyurethane fibers like Spandex..
It is often used industrially to degrease metal parts.
THF can be synthesized by catalytic hydrogenation of furan.
The major industrial process for making THF is the acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1,4-butanediol.. Du Pont developed a process for producing THF by oxidizing n-butane to crude maleic anhydride, followed by catalytic hydrogenation of maleic anhydride to THF.
THF tends to form peroxides on storage in air. As a result, THF should not be distilled to dryness, which can leave a residue of highly-explosive peroxides. Commercial THF is therefore often inhibited with BHT.
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, An alternative to Tetrahydrofuran and Dichloromethane. Sigma-Aldrich. Retrieved on 2007-05-23.
Tetrahydrafuran (THF) Storage and Handling. BASF. Retrieved on 2007-05-24.
^ "Polyethers, Tetrahydrofuran and Oxetane Polymers by Gerfried Pruckmayr, P. Dreyfuss, M. P. Dreyfuss". Kirk‑Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. (1996). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Loudon, G. Mark. Organic Chemistry 4th ed. New York: Oxford University Press. 2002. pg 318.
The Trapp mixture extends the temperature range applicability of THF as a solvent.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Tetrahydrofuran". A list of authors is available in Wikipedia.


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package com.github.pockethub.core.user;

import android.accounts.Account;
import android.content.Context;
import android.util.Log;

import com.alorma.github.sdk.services.user.RequestUserClient;
import com.github.pockethub.accounts.AuthenticatedUserTask;
import com.google.inject.Inject;

import com.alorma.github.sdk.bean.dto.response.User;
import org.eclipse.egit.github.core.service.UserService;

/**
 * Task to refresh a user
 */
public class RefreshUserTask extends AuthenticatedUserTask<User> {

    private static final String TAG = "RefreshUserTask";

    @Inject
    private UserService service;

    private final String login;

    /**
     * Create task for context and login
     *
     * @param context
     * @param login
     */
    public RefreshUserTask(Context context, String login) {
        super(context);

        this.login = login;
    }

    @Override
    protected User run(Account account) throws Exception {
        return new RequestUserClient(context, login).executeSync();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onException(Exception e) throws RuntimeException {
        super.onException(e);

        Log.d(TAG, "Exception loading user", e);
    }
}


Trinity Care Foundation has been implementing healthcare initiatives for the underprivileged sections of the society since 2007 in Karnataka State, India.
At Trinity Care Foundation we believe in the future of our children – charity is just one of the many avenues we use to make the joy visible through the smiles of our nation's children.
Trinity Care Foundation is led by a Team of Doctor's and Public Health Professionals with focus on child healthcare services!
You could start Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives for your Company in association with us. [ Write to us – support@trinitycarefoundation.org ] . Partnering with Trinity Care Foundation charity in India will prove to be truly rewarding and even more so for the children and families that you will positively impact with your generous donations. Every little life you affect is a smile won and worn on the face of a beautiful child with a future filled with many more.


At the core of the past 2.5 years has been a willingness and expectation of walking into unfamiliar circumstances, not merely for the novelty (or counterphobic stimulation), but with a mindful intention to observe my process. Two and a half years ago I had a fantasy that I would be completely comfortable with the uncertainty of that way of being and I would adapt easily to foreign circumstances, cultures, schedules, people, and lifestyles. It does have a way of bringing one into the present, after all.
This has become true and also not true. If my intention was to monitor internal habits, leanings and the comfortable handholds of identity, that part has always been possible. Letting go of those handholds is not quite as easy as it may have seemed. I am still a creature of some habit(s). I have preferences and standards for personal comforts and lifestyle and maintenance activities that I do not easily relinquish. They are the anchors, the furnishings of my inner tranquility…or safety. I am aware that to a degree those preferences are driven by fear, a fear that despite a view of myself as resilient, rearranging the furniture will reduce the possibility of tranquility. I admit to having a mild counterphobic streak, deliberately pulling the rug out to freshen experience and discover what my responses will be.
Tiptoeing into the unknown and meeting myself there is no less enticing, appealing and creatively stimulating than it ever was. I do not long for "stability," whatever that is anymore. The world is not stable and becoming even less so. If you're feeling comfortable, you are not paying attention. We are not in an "Ozzie and Harriet" episode (a 50's television show depicting an ideal American family—the Nelsons). In fact, we sense the slide toward instability. But as we in the West are learning from the ancients, what we regard as chaos may not be chaos at all, and in whatever it is, there is opportunity. Maybe I'm just getting a head start. Yeah, that's it. I'm a pioneer.
The past couple of years have also become a journey into the meaning of place. Do I have a place? What is place? Is my place in relative motion really so different from anyone else's more rooted place? Is there something different to see or learn from being in motion than there is in being rooted? My personal place has become one with fewer boundaries. I am more comfortable having no place, which makes every place a little more my place than it used to be. Then again, no place is my place. I am not tethered to real estate, property, to community or even nation. My concerns are not local. They are more global. That alone does not set me apart. The global view is creeping into mass consciousness more each day simply because that's the nature of information flow, given the tools at our disposal. Information is like an oar in the river of consciousness, guiding the development of knowledge, cultural exchange, the ongoing development of mass awareness of far away places, the state of humanity, treating the far away as if it is the right here…because, to an increasing degree, every pace is here.
A thousand times Manjushri–cutting through illusion.
On the other hand, not being sedentary means I give up the opportunity to nurture the full depth of sustained personal relations, the chance to explore the dynamics of community, sustained intimacy, romance.
As much as this venture at the outset may have been about my personal story, it is now becoming a more universal story, reflected both through my own and through the eyes of the individuals I meet. Any place becomes every place. And even in their striking and infinite uniqueness, any story becomes every story, shining a sharp light on the depth and import of the common story.
In witnessing, experiencing the universality of experience, yearning, accomplishment, struggle and suffering, my story becomes less important. We can never hear that enough. We all need to know and reaffirm, as never before, how we are connected, how we are alike, how our destiny lies in every pair of hands.
Beyond this, there is also, in the never-ending journey, the freshening awareness of loss, of grief and magic and their omnipresent linkage, the unceasing and unlimited joy of spontaneous creativity, the integral nature of appearance and reality unfolding as a continuous surprise. Sure, I am just as automatic as anyone else in the instantaneous categorization of every moment into its proper place in the library of personal memory, values, predispositions and perceptual bias. But there is still and always the chance, the narrow window through which a luminous clarity intrudes through the prosaic, transforming all of it into transcendence.
This entry was posted in Buddhism, Personal, Travel and tagged appearance and reality, chaos, counterphobia, global instability, illusion and reality, the global view, transcendance, uncertainty, world travel by garyhorvitz. Bookmark the permalink.
Much love to you Gary at this junction before another journey. Please give a hug to my home country for me!
Thank you Spring. We will talk soon.
These posts are delayed two weeks since internet restrictions…and caution…prevented posting while in China. Much more to come.


Centrifugal water pumps are used to pump supply water or wastewater. Industrial water pumps, dewatering pumps.
Slurry pumps are available as horizontal centrifugal pumps, vertical pumps, and tank pumps.
Diaphragm pumps, peristaltic hose pumps, Moyno progressing cavity pumps, and piston pumps are types of positive displacement pumps.
Submersible pumps have hermetically sealed motors close-coupled to the pump body and are fully submerged in the fluid to be pumped.
Vacuum pumps are positive displacement pumps and come in a wide range of sizes for a variety of mineral processing applications.
Rubber lined pumps (SRL, SRL-C) and metal lined pumps are used in the mining industry.


Having a child as a family makes the home to look lively all the time. Every parent wants to ensure that they give their kids the best upbringing. You will find that parents want to work hard to ensure that they make ends meet to ensure that they bring up their children well. However, it is essential to know that these two things cannot go hand in hand. Looking for a person to take care of your baby while you work is the only thing that you can do. All you need is to go online and search for the best companies that provide nannies so that you interview and hire one. There is a need to use the following guides to make the right choice for you.
First, the experience and the skills of the nanny is an important issue that you need not to under look. If your child is in school, you need to ensure that you hire someone with educational qualifications to be with them. For instances, if your child is young, it will be essential to go for that person who has experience in babysitting. If for example they are in junior school, choosing a nanny who has a teaching degree and several years of experience will be a good thing.
The other thing that you need to see is the reputation of the company you approach for nanny services. It is the wish of every parent to ensure that they give their children the best upbringing hence nothing need to change even in your absence. There is the need to provide that you look for a company that has been in the business for at least ten years. For the reputation to be good, it means the firm needs to have been in existence for several years. That means that you will also be needed to look at the reviews in the site to determine if other families using nanny from that site are happy.
It is also considerate to choose to hire a nanny who comes from within your home town. You will find that many families are just at work during the day. Hence they will take care of their young ones during the night. Another thing is that other families like spending their time together as a family without outsiders. It will be easy for them to go back home and report early in the morning before you leave for work when they are from around.
There is a need to ensure that you get the best nanny services. The following guides, however, will help you to do due diligence.


John Hamilton and his brother, Jeremy, have deep respect for their southern roots and Chinese culture.
They combined the two last month and opened Bubba Changs, a new Chinese-American buffet restaurant located in a shopping center just east of Grand River Avenue and Latson Road in Genoa Township at 4108 E. Grand River Ave.
Bubba Changs is having a grand opening at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Andy Chen, a native of China, is the chef.
The Hamiltons named the restaurant in honor of their family's southern roots and the eatery's connection to Chinese cuisine.
The buffet is filled with some of the most popular Chinese and American offerings, such as chicken and broccoli, shrimp fried rice, mussels covered with cheese, barbecue ribs, pork chops and roast beef.
The restaurant also has a sushi bar and a $5 Bubba Box for customers on the go. A chef also is on hand to cook steak, turkey, chicken, shrimp, veggies, eggs, onions, green beans and other raw items in front of customers.
The eatery, which can accommodate up to 165 customers and 50 more in a banquet room, also offers oysters, squid, salmon, crab and other seafood. Its dessert and salad bar is filled with orange slices, Jell-O, peach slices, fruit salads and other desserts.
"Congratulations to John Hamilton and his crew for creating Bubba Changs," said Pat Convery, president of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. "It's a great dining option for the Latson/Grand River area."
"We're pleased they will be showcasing Bubba Changs food at the Taste of Livingston County on Saturday of Home & Garden Show weekend, April 9," she added. "This will be a great opportunity for hundreds of potential diners to get samples of what they offer."
Bubba Changs is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 517-618-7710. To order carryout, call 517-618-7715.


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Diversity, Women
It's time to shatter those clichéd Latina representations—they're not authentic, accurate or appropriate. So let's say, adiós!
Orci |
Can you possibly believe that Latinas, like myself, are often represented on-screen as dramatic and emotional at best, or dysfunctional at worst?! OMG! How could they think that? What are they talking about? Come on! How dare they? ¿No, que no? I'm gonna go cry now....
Of course, my little rant was an exaggeration to help me prove a point: That although diversity in programming has increased in recent years, minorities—including Latinas, Latinos and Latinx—continue to see themselves portrayed rather superficially on screens both big and small, according to Nielsen's latest study Being Seen on Screen: Diverse Representation and Inclusion on TV.
The figure below demonstrates how different segments of the population see themselves reflected on-screen. For Latinx and Black women in particular, the image in which we see ourselves in programming is limited, with demeaning themes like rivalry, emotional, and dysfunction.
To put it simply, it's disheartening that we live in a country full of powerful, prominent Latinas, yet we continue to be stigmatized on screen as overly emotional, melodramatic, suspenseful, and/or dysfunctional. It shows that although we're gaining much-deserved prominence in real life, we still have a significant distance to go in the entertainment space.
To add insult to injury, Latinas are one of the most underrepresented demographics on screen even today—which means there are already fewer programming opportunities to portray Latinas authentically and without typecasting. So, when we do have the option, it's even more crucial we get things "right."
Advertising heightens the problem, but at least I've got an "in" in this regard. As a strategic marketing planner covering the Latinx population, I'm relentless when it comes to making sure that every piece of marketing we touch, we've truthfully and positively portrayed women, girls and what they're capable of. From the creative brief to brainstorming, concept development to execution, we take the time to craft and create progressive depictions which promote female leadership in forward-looking roles, showcasing women as a tool for positive change.
It doesn't only "do" something for viewers, either—this nuanced approach helps create stronger brand impact, as well. We call that a win-win. Improve your representations and improve engagement? What's not to like? When women, specifically Latinas and Latinx, aren't confined or stereotyped on screen, the possibilities seem just a bit greater, a bit broader. Dare I say it, even more multidimensional—you know, like women themselves are.
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Article: Is your Marketing Pride or PRIDE™?
Juan De Anda |
Personal Pronouns Need to be Prioritized by Marketers Who Care for LGBTQ+ Causes
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A Latina stunt performer featured as the hero in the latest Acura MDX spot inspires and defies societal conventions.
What we see in the visuals and media that surround us impacts how we feel about ourselves and about others. So with that in mind, we all share in the responsibility to cease the pervasion of clichés and stereotypes. Leave the hyper-emphatic, hyper-sexualized, overly emotional Latina characters behind. We don't need them, and neither do you—but when in doubt, embrace the above five truths and the rest will fall into place…