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She was the recipient of the Executive Leadership Award from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in August 2018 and was named a top CEO in Austin by the Austin Business Journal in October 2019.
When travel restrictions eventually ease in a post-COVID world, Snodgrass hopes to embark on another Habitat-related service trip:
"I had made plans to visit Israel in Spring 2020 and to participate in a Global Village Build with Habitat for Humanity International in Fall 2020. Both trips were sidelined due to COVID, but my passport is ready and I look forward to the adventures that await when these trips can be resumed safely. I visited Vietnam on a Global Village Build in 2018 and it was truly life-changing, I can't wait to do that again!"
How has COVID impacted the day-to-day operations at Austin Habitat for Humanity?
COVID turned the world upside down and we were no exception. Much of our funding for home construction comes from companies who pay for the opportunity to volunteer onsite and help us build affordable homes. Ensuring that we could safely accommodate smaller groups was necessary to get home production moving forward and the funding necessary to pay for those builds. Our ReStores had to navigate new protocols as well for the safety of both customers and staff. Additionally, early on in the pandemic our Housing Counseling program went virtual — and much to our delight, we discovered that we can now serve more of our service area through this online counseling model. Like any business, our non-profit had to find new ways to get our work done and we are extremely proud of how our teams responded to the challenge
In 2018, the Austin ReStore moved into the top spot in Habitat for Humanity's nationwide network for gross sales. How has the pandemic impacted business at the Austin ReStore?
ReStore business took a nosedive back in early April when the first stay at home orders were issued and folks were still trying to figure out how to stay safe. Additionally, donated product volume declined as many of our corporate partners put their remodeling projects on hold and our home pickup service was halted. But after a few weeks at home people started doing more home fix up projects and our customers began coming back. We were excited to see August numbers actually beat our budgeted projections. Probably the most unexpected win was a huge rise in interest in our new online ReStore shopping experience
Habitat's annual fundraising gala Blue Jeans and Blueprints was canceled because of the pandemic. What will take the place of this event?
Our annual fundraiser has been reimagined for 2020 as a virtual event we are calling "Building Community from Home." It all begins with a 3-part community conversation series that kicks off on World Habitat Day, October 5th. Series topics will address important issues surrounding housing such as equity, corporate responsibility and women empowerment — all culminating with a virtual 35th Anniversary Celebration on November 19th with live music, special guest appearances, food and fun from home, all to raise funds to build five Habitat for Humanity homes!
In 2020, what is the biggest area of need for Austin Habitat for Humanity?
I often joke with people that there are only two things Habitat needs: land and money. The current crisis is creating a lot of uncertainty for nonprofits as we navigate how to best serve our communities over the next two — three years while the economy is likely to suffer from lingering results of the pandemic. Funding for home construction by companies wanting to give back to the community is a top need followed closely by the need for additional social impact lending to fund future construction projects.
Affordable home ownership is one of the city's biggest ongoing challenges. How does Austin Habitat for Humanity fit into the solution for this problem?
Austin Habitat for Humanity has a variety of programs aimed at providing access to affordable homeownership for individuals and families earning less than 80% of Median Family Income in our community, which is currently $78, 100 for a family of four. Our critical home repair program helps to alleviate substandard living conditions and serves those with limited resources including seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Additionally — through our HUD-certified housing counseling program we are able to work with the general public to help them gain financial stability.
"You know that saying 'love your neighbor as yourself'? We were founded on that principle and live by it every single day."
What part of your job do you find most rewarding?
The opportunity to make people's dreams come true. Habitat for Humanity is uniquely situated to have a significant impact on affordable housing in our community and through this incredible ministry I get the chance to work alongside community leaders, volunteers and homeowners and an incredible team to build homes communities and hope in Central Texas. I get to see people at their best, giving generously because they believe in what we do. Who wouldn't want to do that?
What part of your job do you find most difficult?
Telling hard working families that we can't serve them, either because we weren't able to raise enough money to help make their dreams become a reality or because they don't make enough money to qualify for affordable homeownership. Many people do not realize that we do in fact sell these homes, and the purchasers must be able to qualify for a mortgage in order to purchase their home. There is so much need out there and we can't serve everyone in need of affordable housing but it is never easy to deliver that message.
How knowledgeable of the Austin real estate market were you when you took over the leadership role at Austin Habitat?
I was well aware that Austin was growing increasingly more expensive, in fact I was actually living in San Marcos at the time, but the world of affordable housing, with all its nuance and an inexhaustible list of acronyms was a bit overwhelming. I walked around for months with a notepad and pen scratching down new acronyms and finding out what they meant, read as much as I could get my hands on and asked a whole lot of questions. Probably the best thing I did to accelerate the learning process was to accept a public speaking engagement on a policy panel discussing affordable housing three months after arriving at Austin Habitat. The potential for public humiliation is a powerful motivator to figure things out pretty quickly!
One of your initiatives at Austin Habitat is to start building denser, multifamily housing. Tell us more about how this project is unfolding.
Land is expensive and as a result — it only makes sense to build more houses on less land. Its simple math. Austin Habitat is selling more condominiums, townhomes and rowhomes today than we are single family residential properties. If we want to solve this affordable housing crisis, we need to commit together to end housing scarcity. We can do this by building more homes, of all types, in all parts of our community, while increasing the amount of income restricted affordable housing.
Can you give us a picture of the typical Austin Habitat for Humanity homeowner?
Austin Habitat for Humanity serves first time home buyers earning less than 80 percent of Median Family Income, ($78,100 for a family of four) that can demonstrate they have a need for shelter, willingness to partner and ability to pay. Most of the families on our waiting list are living in overcrowded or substandard conditions or find themselves paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Approximately 70% of the homes we build are for families with children and half of our Habitat homeowners are single mothers.
Safe and stable homes are the foundation of successful families and communities. But owning a home is not possible for many of our neighbors. As the cost of a home in the area has soared to $400,000, more than one-third of local households are earning less than $50,000 a year. Habitat homeowners include teachers, hospitality and service workers, nursing aides and lab techs and office workers that are looking for the opportunity to put down roots and build financial security.
What did you learn about Austin via this role at Habitat — in other words, what have you learned about this city in this new job that you didn't know when you were part of the Austin Chamber?
At the Chamber I clearly saw the value of a growing economy and believed strongly that a "rising tide lifts all ships." And I still believe that is true today. I would rather live in a community with a robust economy, educational and job opportunities than a community with low cost housing but no jobs and no opportunities for its citizens.
But what I see today is that our economy is growing on two tracks, and those who serve our community on the frontlines are not seeing their incomes and opportunities rising fast enough to keep up with real estate inflation. As more and more people discover the beauty and charm of Austin, long time residents are finding themselves moving further away from the center of the community with longer and more stressful commute times. Finding solutions to these problems will require creativity, collaboration and community will power.
How has the city's recent ascent as Tech Boomtown over the last decade helped or hurt non-profit organizations like Austin Habitat for Humanity?
It's an interesting question. Some of our biggest supporters are tech companies — especially those who believe they have a responsibility to make a difference in the community they reside in and benefit from. But the decisions of which causes to support are often made at headquarters — often in another community — and because of that we don't see the dollars invested in Austin that you would see in a community with more company headquarter locations.
The many crises of 2020 has exposed some pretty significant fractures in our society. Does working at a community-focused non-profit like Habitat for Humanity give you perspective and optimism that these fractures can be healed?
Habitat for Humanity was founded on the vision of a world where we share one humanity, and that's a world that we believe in and fight for every day. We are a faith-based organization, but we realize that faith alone is not enough. Our faith must be coupled with works and action. We will continue to be a space where people of all races, all faiths, all political beliefs and all backgrounds can come together in common cause to create a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live. You know that saying "love your neighbor as yourself"? We were founded on that principle and live by it every single day. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing people from all walks of life come together with future homeowners and their families to build a dream — the dream of home ownership. It never gets old.
Phyllis Snodgrass photo by Annie Ray at an Austin Habitat for Humanity build in November 2019.
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'Slew' of Acer Windows Phones in 2015?
Acer has done just fine with other sides of Windows
Acer said in March 2014 that it won't make another Windows Phone until the operating system's app ecosystem and user experience improve.
But according to a site called Gizbot that time may have already arrived, as Acer is reportedly prepping a 'slew' of new Windows Phone handsets to launch in 2015.
Acer did launch one Windows Phone smartphone, the Acer W4, but that was three years ago and it wasn't exactly a showstopper.
The Windows Phone situation has no doubt improved since then, though Microsoft's mobile OS is definitely due for a shake-up.
Gizbot says its sources believe Acer will begin next year's parade of new Windows Phone handsets in the first half of the year, and by that time we very well may know more about Microsoft's plans for Windows Phone. If Acer knows something we don't, there may be some good news incoming.
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SARL SKI SHOP states on its website www.skishop-avoriaz.com, that its activities focus on the booking and rental of winter sports equipment. SKI SHOP is a limited liability company.
You declare to be at least 18 years of age, and have the legal capacity or hold parental permission to enter into a contract on the website.
You select and book a category of equipment on the website. The equipment shown is not contractual and is only given as an indication to help you in your choice.
The personal information we request from you to rent equipment allows us to know you better. Answering every question is mandatory. The information you share is destined to the renter. The personal information will be automatically erased once the rented equipment is returned and paid for.
Your booking is confirmed once you pay a 20% deposit to SKI SHOP. You will pay the remaining balance of the rental directly at the store. The deposit can only be paid on our website through a secured credit card payment system. We only accept credit cards with the initials CB, VISA, EUROCARD or MASTERCARD which were issued in France or within the framework of international networks approved by the GIE Bank Cards. You will be required to select the type of card you wish to use (VISA or Mastercard), then enter the 16 numbers and expiration date on your credit card.
Your equipment will be available at the SKI SHOP STORE and ready to use the day before (afternoon) before the beginning of your rental period.
If you are late to return your equipment, please let us know by calling us (04.50.74.10.19) or writing us an email (locations@skishop-avoriaz.com).
Unclaimed equipment on the declared booking date will be made available to other renters. Your booking will be honored providing the availability of if the equipment.
Your equipment can be changed during your stay if you're are not satisfied with it or if you want to test other available equipment (no additional cost will be charged if the equipment is in the same price category.
You have a statutory period for withdrawal of 14 clear days after the receipt of the booking confirmation email. If the deadline occurs over a public holiday or day of closure, it shall be postponed until the first following working day. However, the right of withdrawal can not under any circumstances be exercised after the client has taken possession of his or her booked equipment at SKI SHOP before the 14 clear day delay. All cancelations must be notified by email. The reimbursement will be made within 14 day.
Canceling after taking possession of the booked equipment and after the right of withdrawal deadline.
For any other case of cancellation taking place after receipt of the equipment and after the right of withdrawal deadline, the full amount of the deposit is kept as a handling fee by SKI SHOP. However, the deposit may be reimbursed if you provide a justification for an event of force majeure. In this case, the reimbursement will be made within 14 day to the credit card used for the payment.
1. The equipment is delivered in perfect operating condition and is fitted to the renter by the staff.
2. The liability of the renter will be engaged if he or she modifies the equipment settings done by the store staff.
Maintenance of the rented equipment (excluding waxing).
The indicated price has to be paid in full.
5 In accordance with the signed rental agreement during the receipt of the equipment and/or the condition displayed in the store, the renter authorizes the store to withdraw any outstanding amount from the renter's provided bank account in the event of a failure to pay the equipment rental cost, the refurbishment costs, or the reimbursement cost.
6 The store will not be held liable for any loss.
7 In the event of the loss of the equipment, the renter undertakes to reimburse the cost of the lost equipment. If you haven't purchased an insurance for damage, loss or theft, you agree to pay the full cost of the equipment.
8 In the event of the theft, loss or destruction of the equipment, the renter undertakes to reimburse the cost of the said equipment and the outstanding invoice amount agreed upon during the reception of the equipment.
9 In the event of the loss of the equipment, the renter must file a complaint to the competent authorities (gendarmerie) and fill up an insurance claim which can be found in the store.
11 The renter declares to have acknowledged the different rental fees.
12 The rented equipment must be returned during store's opening hours.
13 In case of dispute: this rental contract shall be governed exclusively by French law.
the renter has to communicate the dispute to the concerned through a registered letter.
Ultimately, the Thonon-les-Bains (74) Court shall have sole competence.
1 Le matériel est livré en bon état de fonctionnement et adapté au locataire par les soins du bailleur.
2 Toute modification par l'utilisateur des réglages effectués par le magasin entraînera la responsabilité de l'utilisateur.
– L'entretien du matériel loué, fartage excepté.
4 Le prix indiqué par le tarif est dû en totalité.
5 En cas de non paiement du coût de la location du matériel, ou des frais de remise en état ou de son remboursement, à l'échéance du contrat, le locataire, par la remise préalable de son numéro de carte bancaire ainsi que la date d'expiration de celle-ci, autorise et donne mandat express au magasin, de prélever sur son compte bancaire les sommes qui resteront dûes, conformément au devis (contrat de location) qu'il aura lui-même signé lors de la prise de matériel et/ou aux prix et conditions affichés en magasin.
6 La perte ou la disparition ne peut être assurée.
Le vol ou la casse du matériel peut être assuré (à l'exclusion des chaussures, bâtons, casque, luge et raquettes).
8 En cas de vol, de perte ou de dégradation, le locataire s'engage à payer, outre le prix du matériel volé, perdu ou dégradé, le montant du prix de la location dont il reste redevable du jour de la prise de possession du matériel perdu, volé ou dégradé à celui de la déclaration faite par lui au bailleur.
9 En cas de vol, le locataire doit déposer une plainte aux autorités compétentes (gendarmerie) et remplir une déclaration de sinistre sur imprimé spécifique (ces imprimés se trouvent au bureau du bailleur).
11 Le locataire déclare avoir pris connaissance du barème des tarifs de location.
12 Le matériel loué doit être rendu pendant les horaires d'ouverture du magasin.
13 Litige : seule la loi Française régit le présent contrat de location.


The WV legislature paid tribute to the late Hovah Underwood yesterday morning. The former first lady suffered a heart attack last September.
Hovah Hall Underwood was a native of Calhoun County.
Governor Joe Manchin, House Speaker Bob Kiss and her husband, former Governor Cecil Underwood, took part in the memorial service honoring Mrs. Underwood's life and legacy.
Governor Underwood told the group his family is still in shock over his wife's death, but says he's thankful she didn't have to suffer.
Governor Underwood said his wife's legacy as a public servant was her love of children. During the governor's first term in office, in the 1950s, she gave birth to two of the couple's three children.
He said she spent most of her time on the quality of life of young West Virginia children.


The Mariposa County Fair is the event of the year for the residents of Mariposa County. The fair functions as an annual reunion for families and friends from this area of the California Sierras.
All tickets go on sale June 2nd, 2014 and can be purchased in person or by calling 209.966.2432 and using your credit card.
Runs August 29 – September 1. Old time fun and charm at the County fair. Animals, midway, destruction derby, rodeo and more.


What it is like to be an American in Iran?
Americans can go to Iran on a two-week tourist visa, but not many seem to be doing that. As a result, I saw no other non-Iranian American traveling there during my entire six weeks. I actually enjoyed that, since Americans are so ubiquitous in the rest of the world.
Iranians, as a general rule, love Americans, much more so than other Middle Eastern countries. I was treated warmly almost everywhere I went. But shortly after welcoming me, people would often launch into a diatribe against our government.
It doesn't seem to be about the war in Iraq, since Iranians despised Saddam Hussein and the eight-year war between Iran and Iraq. Instead, it was that people seemed to feel that our current leaders are arrogant and want to take over the world. They think everything America is doing is for Israel.
There are anti-American rallies, anti-American articles in many papers and 10-story anti-American murals on the sides of buildings. However, I found them relatively easy to ignore.
What was more difficult to deal with were the conspiracy theories about the United States. For instance, almost every person, no matter their educational background or whether they have lived in the United States, believes that the U.S. engineered the Sept. 11 attacks to have an excuse to invade Muslim countries. With a few friends, I tried having a discussion about these issues. But in general, it's not something that is possible or even advisable to debate.
As for the nuclear situation, people did not understand why America and Israel could have nuclear weapons and they could not, particularly when America is the only country to have actually used a nuclear weapon.
It was difficult to have to wear a headscarf and long coat all the time, particularly carrying camera gear. I was often hot and frustrated and began to feel irritated that men could wear short-sleeved shirts. My scarf was always falling down, so despite protests from my young Iranian friends, I wore a more conservative hood-like fabric on my head. It stayed on better, and I blended in with Iranians. Some even stopped me and asked questions in Persian.
It is difficult to be a reporter in Iran. There are many restrictions and there were many things I would have liked to take pictures of, but did not. As you may recall, a Canadian journalist was killed in Iran in July for taking pictures of a prison there. I was stopped a few times by plain-clothes police, but in general I had no problems.
The most common question I get is whether I had to wear a burqa. The answer is no, because no Iranian women has to, either. But the women in Iran do have to cover their hair and wear a coat or chador (long piece of fabric) to cover their body down to their thighs.
The women I met don't like the restrictions. They are often hot and uncomfortable. But it is not something that is high on their list to fight. There are more pressing issues, such as the status of women in marriage, divorce and employment.
Another misconception is that everyone in Iran is religious. Many people are not observant Muslims. For example, they don't go to mosque or observe Ramadan.
Almost all the Iranians I met also told me that they wanted people to know that they don't like their theocratic government; one they think Arabs imposed on them. But they want to figure out how to change their situation on their own, not with American intervention.
Will you go back again?
Some scholars have studied Iran their whole lives and continue to be surprised by it. So I definitely feel I have just scratched the surface in terms of my understanding of the culture. I would like to return. On a personal level, I miss my new Iranian friends, the great food and the culture. On a professional level, Iran is on the cusp of change, which is exciting and intriguing to witness. I hope the reporting I did will result in pieces on public radio, television and newspapers. This spring I also will produce an Idaho Public Television special on Islam, which will include discussions around the state.


LIMA, Peru — Ecuador's government on Friday banned most fireworks in the Galapagos archipelago due to damage caused to the islands' wildlife from the sounds of explosions, including heart problems and nervous stress.
Officials announced the ban just days before New Year's celebrations that traditionally see fireworks exploding across Latin America.
Lorena Tapia is the president of the Government Council of Galapagos. She says on her official Twitter account that the new rule bars the entry, sale and distribution of any fireworks that cause noise on the archipelago's 13 main islands and at least 17 islets that lie about 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) out in the Pacific.
Officials say luminous pyrotechnics that do not produce any sound will still be allowed.


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Sudan militia leader meets with Egyptian president in Cairo
July 30 - 2019 CAIRO
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Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al Sisi has reiterated his country's support for Sudan and the Sudanese people "in shaping the future of their country and preserving state institutions" during his meeting with the deputy chief of Sudan's ruling military council on Monday.
In his first official visit to the Egyptian capital, Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemeti', Deputy head of Sudan's military council and chief of the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan's main government militia, talked about the latest developments in Sudan.
The Egyptian presidency reported in a press statement that Cairo "is ready to provide all means of support for the brothers in Sudan, to overcome this stage in line with the aspirations of the Sudanese people without external interventions".
Al Sisi and Hemeti reviewed the signing of the Political Charter with the opposition coalition Forces for Freedom and Change on July 17.
He expressed his country's appreciation for Egypt's supportive role in Sudan, especially through its current chairmanship of the African Union, which "actively contributes to the efforts exerted to support Sudan in achieving the requirements of the current phase".
Cairo that used to back the regime of Omar Al Bashir, now supports the ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) which ousted Al Bashir on April 11, after months-long mass protests against his rule.
The meeting with President Al Sisi came a day before negotiations between the TMC and the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) opposition coalition about the Constitutional Declaration document were set to resume – though the FFC suspended the talks on Monday after five protesters, among them four school students*, were shot dead by RSF troops in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan.
The Transitional Military Council also received support from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. About one week after the ousting of President Al Bashir on April 11, the two Sudan allies announced granting a $3 billion support package to Khartoum, including a deposit at the Central Bank of Sudan of 500,000 Dollar.
In May, Hemeti met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and TMC head Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan visited Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
Khartoum and Cairo are participating in the Saudi-led military campaign against the Houthi-rebels in Yemen. According to Hemeti, Sudan provides "the largest force" to the Yemen war. In end June, he denied any interference in Sudan from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.
* Initially, sources in El Obeid reported that five school students were killed.
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Q: Create a chatbot with predefined question and answers in python? I am new to creating chatbot.I have a questions and answers list.By using those i have to create a chatbot.
Sample User inputs here
['Hi','What is my commission','Yes',31289,'Are you sure?','Yes' ]

chatbot response here
['Hi Jordan, welcome to the agent point center. How can I help you today?','Would you like to know your commission for 2019?','Can you help me with your NPN number?','Your unpaid commission for 2019 is $ 4280 for 10 contracts. In 2018, your total paid commission was $45200']

Please,guide me how to create a chatbot with above question and answers.

A: If you know that the users will input exactly the predefined questons, you can use:
questions = {"sample_question": "sample_answer", "sample_question2": "sample_answer2"}
q = input("What is your question? ")
while len(q) > 0:
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This will ask questions and print the responses until they press return with no input.

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The International Space Station's Expedition 31 crew grappled and attached SpaceX's Dragon capsule to the space station Friday. This is the first time a commercial company has accomplished this type of space operation.
"Today marks another critical step in the future of American spaceflight," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "Now that a U.S. company has proven its ability to resupply the space station, it opens a new frontier for commercial opportunities in space — and new job creation opportunities right here in the U.S. By handing off space station transportation to the private sector, NASA is freed up to carry out the really hard work of sending astronauts farther into the solar system than ever before. The Obama Administration has set us on an ambitious path forward and the NASA and SpaceX teams are proving they are up to the task."
Following a series of system tests and a successful fly-under of the space station Thursday, the Dragon capsule was cleared by NASA to approach the station Friday. Dragon then performed a series of intricate test maneuvers as it approached the orbiting laboratory. These maneuvers were required to demonstrate the maneuvering and abort capability of Dragon prior to approaching and moving into a 65-foot (20-meter) "berthing box" where it was grappled by NASA astronaut Don Pettit using the station's robotic arm at 9:56 a.m. EDT.
European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers installed the capsule on the bottom of the station's Harmony node at 11:52 a.m. NASA astronaut Joe Acaba completed berthing operations by bolting the Dragon to Harmony at 12:02 p.m.
"Congratulations to the SpaceX and NASA teams," said William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at the agency's headquarters in Washington. "There is no limit to what can be accomplished with hard work and preparation. This activity will help the space station reach its full research potential and open up space-based research to a larger group of researchers. There is still critical work left in this test flight. Dragon-attached operations and cargo return are challenging and yet to be accomplished."
The Dragon capsule lifted off Tuesday from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The demonstration mission is the second under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program, which provides investments intended to lead to regular resupply missions to the space station and stimulate the commercial space industry in America.
"The investments made by the United States to stimulate the commercial space industry are paying off," said Philip McAlister, director for Commercial Spaceflight Development at NASA Headquarters. "SpaceX achieved what until now was only possible by a few governments, and the company did it with relatively modest funding from the government.
The Dragon capsule is delivering 1,014 pounds of supplies to the station, which includes non-critical experiments, food, clothing and technology. Crew members will open the hatch to the capsule Saturday and unload the cargo during a four-day period. Dragon then will be loaded with 1,367 pounds of hardware and cargo no longer needed aboard the station in preparation for the spacecraft's return to Earth. Dragon and station hatches will be closed on May 30.
On May 31, the Expedition 31 crew members will detach Dragon from Harmony, maneuver it to a 33-foot release point and un-grapple the capsule. Dragon will deorbit approximately four hours after leaving the station, taking about 30 minutes to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and landing in the Pacific Ocean about 250 miles west of southern California.
For up-to-date SpaceX mission information and a schedule of NASA Television coverage, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/spacex
For more information about the International Space Station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station
For more information about NASA's commercial space programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial


Paris is just a few more miles away and the bar in the Hotel Mercure in Troyes is once again buzzing after another great day on the road.
The route for the final full day of Peking to Paris 2010 left Aix-les-Bains along the shores of Lac du Bourget before striking north into the hills of the Bugey through classic rallying terrain en-route to the Circuit de Bresse for the day's only Time Trial.
Watched over by enthusiastic local spectators, competitors enjoyed a 2-lap test around this great circuit. To add a little spice to the competition William Medclaf and Rudi Friedrichs entered into a private wager over who would take best time… with a bottle of champagne at stake for the winner. Results will be announced tomorrow evening but the rumour is that they were separated by hundreths of a second.
After the circuit, crews enjoyed a relaxed run on fast-flowing, traffic free roads basking in the glow of the late afternoon autumn sunshine. Many arrived into Troyes after dark having spent a couple or hours exploring the fine collection of cars and historic airplanes at the Chateau de Savigny, site of one of the day's Passage controls. Others wiled away a few hours over a leisurely 7-course lunch.
With all crews now within striking distance of Paris, there is a mood of eager anticipation tonight ahead of tomorrow's arrival in Place Vendome from 1pm.


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2016 Snapshot: Tansy Rayner Roberts
Interview by Tsana Dolichva.
Tansy Rayner Roberts is the author of books including the Creature Court trilogy, Love and Romanpunk, & Musketeer Space, as well as the co-editor of Cranky Ladies of History. Tansy has won all kinds of awards including the Hugo (twice), the Washington SF Small Press Award (twice), various Aurealises and Ditmars, and the William Atheling for Criticism and Review (five times!). Tansy also writes crime fiction under the pen-name of Livia Day. Come and find TansyRR on Twitter & Tumblr, and listen to her on Galactic Suburbia, Sheep Might Fly or the Verity! podcast.
You have recently launched a new podcast called Sheep Might Fly, where you have been reading out short stories, alternating between previously published and original works. Do you see this now as a main destination for your future short stories?
Absolutely – I started the podcast because I love reading stories (author readings are my favourite things to do at conventions) but also to justify the kinds of stories I really want to write, which aren't always easy sells to books or magazines. I love serialised stories following the same characters, I love the longer novelette/novella length, and with my Patreon running I can now justify writing those pieces from a financial/career/audience point of view. It's also nice to have a way to extend the life of my favourite previously-published stories, and maybe extending their readership – I'm not someone who loves to listen to fiction rather than read it with my eyes, but there are so many readers who do prefer this medium.
Sheep Might Fly is certainly not the only destination for my fiction – I rarely have time to write shorter pieces on spec to send out, but I write stories when solicited for projects that excite me,. I recently had "Kid Dark Vs The Machine" published on The Book Smugglers, which is a sideways sequel to "Cookie Cutter Superhero" from Kaleidoscope. But I'm currently taking a break from novel writing after I finished my last full-length manuscript, and still haven't lost too much of my writing momentum because of my podcast – those weekly deadlines are very inspiring!
Some of your work, like the Cafe La Femme books written under the Livia Day pseudonym and "Siren Beat", is set in Hobart, where you live. Do you find that you are drawn to the local setting? What's the main appeal?
It's a little bit the other way around – it took me a long time (more than a decade as a published author) to start feeling comfortable writing stories set in my own backyard. I was brought up to think of Tasmania as a literary space, rather than somewhere that genre could thrive, which held me back for a while, and I was always weirdly self-conscious about writing "local." But the more I did it, the more fun it got – especially when I can mix up the real and the unreal, as in the imaginary town I created for Drowned Vanilla, or when I threw a kraken at the Hobart docks.
The truth is, I know this space better than any other, and I'd be crazy not to use that familiarity to write it. It can be difficult, because Tasmania has such a strange liminal identity in Australian culture – you hardly ever see it on TV, and many mainlanders only experience it as a holiday destination – so what feels normal and realistic to us can feel unrealistic to them. (also like 95% of book set here are super grim and depressing, like we're living in some kind of ghost-drenched backwater… okay that's partly true but we have good coffee and quite a lot of sunshine too!) I still remember hearing my early fantasy works being criticised for having an overly English flavour to them instead of wearing their Australian identity proudly – but Tasmania has a very English side to it at times. (plus I'm half English, so that's always going to be there in my work too)
What new books and stories do you have in the pipeline? What can we expect to see from you next?
My current serial at Sheep Might Fly is Unmagical Boy Story, which takes on the queen bee/mean girl trope and is about friendship, magic and postgraduate study. I have a story about retired assassins called "Death at the Dragon Circus" coming out in the book And Then: The Great Big Book Of Adventure tales, from ClanDestine Press, later in the year – I love this story to bits, and excited it's finally coming out. That's another one I'm going to put on the podcast eventually because I want to write lots of sequels with dragons and trapeze artists and handsome men fixing things with tools.
Livia Day has a brand new murder mystery novel coming out towards the end of 2016 – it's called Keep Calm and Kill the Chef, and has Tabitha Darling as prime suspect in the killing of an unpopular celebrity chef during the filming of a reality cooking show. I'm changing up the usual format of these books, dividing the point of view between Tabitha and another character, so I'll be interested to see how it clicks with readers.
We've just released The Mocklore Omnibus, with fantastic cover art by Tania Walker – this contains Splashdance Silver and Liquid Gold, my very first comic fantasy novels, first published in the late 90s. Fablecroft have done a great job at promoting my backlist, and there is still one more title to come out this year – a collection of Mocklore short stories and novellas, some previously published and some not, featuring the characters of Bountry Fenetre and Delta Void. They're a mix of adventure fiction, romantic comedy and magical mysteries.
Apart from that, there's a few exciting projects shifting around in the aether that aren't ready to be announced yet – including an anthology to be crowdfunded, a novel still looking for a publisher (Victorian fairies, mad science & love-potions-are-not-consent, anyone?), a superhero novella, and so on!
What Australian work have you loved recently?
Just finished watching Cleverman, which is an amazing achievement – just having such overt, intelligent and political Australian science fiction on our screens feels like a win in itself, and that's without getting started on the powerful use of indigenous themes, stories and performers. It wasn't a perfect piece of television (a lot of story threads especially the white people plotlines that didn't resolve as strongly as I would have liked, and I wanted more scenes with the indigenous and hairy women in the story) but it was very well done and I hope is a precedent for Australian drama in television to offer us stories that are different and challenging and original. I'm really looking forward to Series 2.
It's cheating a bit to mention Defying Doomsday, because it's an anthology that I'm in, but honestly I think more people need to be talking about this extraordinary book of apocalypse fiction with disabled protagonists centred in every story. Not all the authors are Australian, but the editors and publisher are – I'm really glad this book exists, I'm proud to be part of it, and I think there will be a lot of stories from this book competing over awards next year.
Books I'm currently in the process of reading and enjoying include Kate Forsyth's The Rebirth of Rapunzel (essays based on her fairy tale research), and Ben Peek's epic fantasy debut from Tor, The Godless.
This one's not SF, but a shout out for Robert Hoge's Ugly, particularly the kids edition of the book – my daughter owns her own signed copy and STILL took another copy out from the school library and brought it home because she likes it so much. That's the sign of a book that has won the hearts and minds of children.
Oh and since you said work, not just books, I would like to add that I am addicted to buying Kathleen Jennings art from Redbubble, particularly the silk scarves. I even wore one to my wedding.
Which author (living or dead) would you most like to sit next to on a long plane trip and why?
I want to say Joanna Russ, but the truth is I think I'd be too scared to open my mouth and ask her any questions! So I'll go with Diana Wynne Jones, because I'd love to be able to talk to her about what her stories have meant to me over the years, and listen to anything she has to say about her characters and her writing! I'd have to make sure to take my Kathleen Jennings' "I belong to Chrestomanci Castle" cushion on the plane with me.
August 1, 2016 by Tehani	2016snapshot, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Tsana Dolichva


"After receiving an order to halt construction this week on a major condominium project in Estate Enighed on St. John, workers will be able to resume building today - but only partially.
The Sirenusa Residences project came under scrutiny in recent weeks after drawings provided to its listing real estate broker showed three- and four-story structures were planned there. The area's zoning allows residential one- and two-family dwellings no more than two stories high.
The project received a special group-dwelling permit from the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources in September 2004 to construct 40 living units in 29 buildings on slightly less than 5 acres of land."
That was from the VI Daily News, there is more of the article here.


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'This Is Us' Finale: Sterling K. Brown Reveals Why Having 'a Pretty Hydrated Cast' Was So Important
by Amanda Mullen twitter linkedin | More Articles: TV
The end of This Is Us is finally upon us, and fans are prepared to break out the tissues for the NBC show's big conclusion. It sounds like the main cast already shed tears while bidding farewell to their colleagues and characters. According to Sterling K. Brown, it helped to have "a pretty hydrated cast" leading up to the series finale of This Is Us.
Emotions are high as 'This Is Us' approaches its finale
The final chapter of This Is Us arrives on May 24, and the episodes leading to the ending have kept fans in their feelings. According to actor Sterling K. Brown, they aren't the only ones getting emotional as This Is Us approaches its finale. Waterworks were also common on set.
During an interview with TVLine, Brown admitted that most of the Pearson family's grief in the final chapters didn't need to be summoned.
"More than anything, I think because we knew we were saying goodbye to Rebecca as we were saying goodbye to the show, it was already in us," the actor explained.
And with Alexandra Breckenridge crying over Kevin and Sophie's reunion — plus Mandy Moore actually throwing up over This Is Us' penultimate episode — his words come as no surprise. In fact, Brown's revelation about how the cast coped with such an intense time is more interesting. The actor recently revealed how important it was for them to stay hydrated.
Sterling K. Brown says the 'This Is Us' cast had to stay hydrated
Sterling K. Brown | Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
During his conversation with TVLine, This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown revealed that staying hydrated was key while approaching the finale of This Is Us:
"You've gotta hydrate. That's probably the biggest thing. Interestingly enough, we're a pretty hydrated cast, but over the last few weeks, everybody had their water bottles at work. And I don't even know if folks were conscious of the fact that they were doing it. You need your water. There's water coming out, you've gotta have water coming in."
Brown admitted that he strives to drink "a gallon a day," adding that Mandy Moore, Sue Kelechi Watson, and Justin Hartley also kept on top of their water intake.
"Everybody was drinking a butt-ton of water before it was over," Brown said.
After the emotional roller coaster that was This Is Us Season 6 Episode 17, fans may want to take a similar approach while watching the finale. It sounds like it'll be an emotional affair all around. In addition to tissues, viewers may want to keep water on-hand.
Sterling K. Brown thinks fans will weep 'tears of satisfaction' at the end
The end is not sad. It's just the start of the next incredibly beautiful thing. #ThisIsUsFinalChapter pic.twitter.com/YvV6gUZ1Kh
— This Is Us (@NBCThisisUs) May 22, 2022
'This Is Us': Milo Ventimiglia Believes Jack's Arc Is 'a Testament' to the Writing
The This Is Us finale will no doubt be an emotional affair for everyone involved, but Sterling K. Brown thinks fans will weep "tears of satisfaction" as the show ends. Speaking with TODAY, the actor recalled when he "wept like a baby" over the Cheers finale back in 1993. Apparently, viewers might have a similar experience during "Us."
"I feel like our show's already prone to inducing tears," Sterling said. "I think [these] will be tears of satisfaction with how our story comes to an end."
Hopefully, his words will prove true. After all, most fans want a proper send-off for the Pearsons during the series finale. And after so many emotional seasons, a good cry sounds like the best way to say goodbye.
The series finale of This Is Us airs on NBC on May 24 at 9 p.m. EST.
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WTH Happened?? How did we get here?
The double edged sword of technology. Take a moment and think about all the advances that have been made in the last 20 years, cell phones became smart phones, computer labs gave way to home computers then the internet allowed an explosion of information and networking. It seems that the common theme of this technology race is making our lives 'easier' and in some ways I guess that is true. It is much easier to just call someone from our smart phones then having to stop and use a pay phone or waiting until we get home to make a call (for those of you under 20, yes we actually used to have to do this). And now you can use an 'app' to order your fast food before you arrive, so I guess this makes things a little easier. But in other ways, technology has led to a significant shift in complexity, take for example our vehicles. I still remember the auto shop at our high school where guys (and a few gals) would learn how to rebuild engines and tune up cars. The good mechanics back then could listen to a car running and figure out the origin of the strange noise or problem. It used to be you could learn from a mentor and then with time and experience become a good mechanic. But, have you taken a car in lately? The first thing they do now is to hook it up to a computer and start working through all the various sensors and computer systems. It seems that the actual mechanical functioning of the engine or transmission are way down the ladder of complexity. Our vehicles have become so complex that if the computer can't figure out what's wrong then there is confusion and a need to run more tests. The days of a friend or relative fixing your car is quickly becoming a thing of the past due to this increased complexity.
It seems that the same is true for almost every other machine or device we work with TVs, Computers, DVR's, even copy machines. We've gotten to the age of relying on technology but then when something goes wrong we are stuck, you have to find someone to try and fix it, but it won't be a friend or relative and even if you do find someone it seems the standard answer now is… "It's not worth repairing, just throw it away and get a new one." So, what started out to make our lives easier, actually has the exact opposite effect by making it so complex that we have lost the ability to 'fix' anything and the answer becomes just to discard it and start over? It seems we have accepted this reality for a majority of the machines we work with. But, what if it's a machine that we simply can't throw away? And, to make matters worse this machine is so complex that even after thousands of years and millions of articles and theories from some of the top thinkers we are still learning about the functioning of the machine and the interaction of all its parts? What then? Who do we turn to? The one thing we've learned about these complex machines is that they are expensive to fix so the more careful we are with them the better the chance of extending their lives. Just break the glass on the iPhone and this will become painfully obvious. If you want to destroy your new car quickly just put in the wrong fuel, don't replace the oil or do any maintenance just drive it hard until it breaks down.
Do you often walk into a room, only to realize you have no idea what you walked into the room for?
Do you open the fridge only to stand there mindlessly trying to remember what you were going to get out?
Do start to look up some information for work only to realize you've just spent 30 minutes watching the latest video of baby's laughing or animals playing or "hey, check out this stupid human trick." Only to then wonder, "what was I looking for in the first place?"
Who moved my keys, I know they were right here?
Do you go to the grocery store for a couple things only to return with several items and then realize you didn't get the things you originally went for?
Increase your exercise and activity level (I swear I'm not making this up) increasing your exercise and activity level has been shown to improve mental functioning.
Focus-Why do we have a hard time remembering peoples names? Its because most of the time we aren't even paying attention when they say it. In this "age of distraction" and constantly being entertained by our 'smart' devices it's no wonder we are seeing increases in CRS.
File-Utilize a mental filing system to organize our mental lists or thoughts.
Picture-associate a picture with what you are trying to remember and it improves retention. The more of your senses you utilize the stronger the retention.
Review-repetition is the key to improving memory, the more you review the stronger the memory will be.
So, does it actually work? Yes, like anything it takes practice but Ron was able to remember a 50 digit unique number forward and backward utilizing his system. Memory Improvement Training - How to Videos - YouTube Here is a link to one of his You Tube videos, just don't get lost in there for several hours.
I think the real take home for me from this presentation were that first and foremost it is another area that improves with increased activity and better nutrition and second that we can improve any skill with a system and practice. Don't allow poor health and 'Distraction' to make you a CRS sufferer any longer. Put down the smart phone and walk away, Literally and go for a walk, then continue to increase your activity, feed your body the nutrients it needs to perform at its peak, Mix in some fruits and vegetables and give your mind a break from the constant stimulation of the 'Age of Distraction' you just might realize there are people around you that you can focus on or maybe even improving yourself. Good Luck out there.
Fat to Fit? Just Teleport!
"Beam me up, Scotty!" Whether you are a fan of Star Trek or not, this has become one of those well know phrases. I was never a big Star Trek fan but there was just something cool about the teleportation and how it could immediately get them from one place to another. I really wished it existed when my family would take vacations that entailed driving several hours in the car and I still wish for it when we drive to Lake Tahoe (366 miles). I find it interesting that when we are faced with a journey the first thing we consider is how will we get there. We would never consider walking to Lake Tahoe unless we wanted a lot of exercise and the reality that it would take around 73 hours walking at a pace of 5 miles/hour. We could choose a bike to speed up the time but again it would be an arduous trip and still take four times longer than driving especially hauling the luggage. We have other options if we don't want to drive we could always take the train or fly. While it would be great to simply teleport there, sadly that isn't an option and we realize that if we are going to get there then we have to take one of the available methods. Each method has its pro's and con's that must be considered. Where exactly we are headed? How much time to we have to get there? The amount of stuff we are taking with us, etc. We accept this reality whenever we are going on a journey, well, at least traveling.
For some reason we refuse to accept this reality in all the other areas of our life especially our overall health. Regardless of whether we are talking about our physical, mental or spiritual health most people treat it like an episode of Star Trek. We playing the role of the fearless James T. Kirk disregarding the logical advice of Spock only to find ourselves in a dire situation. When all seems lost we are able to get a message to Scotty, "Beam me up!" I don't want to be here any more and we need the quickest, easiest method to alleviate the problem, teleportation. A perfect example is our physical health. While it has been shown over and over again in the scientific literature the best way to stay healthy is to maintain an active lifestyle, get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods (a majority of which need to be plant based), take time to work on our relationships and also ourselves but this is all just Spock's logical musing. We disregard this for the excitement of the adventure and then one day we realize we are in a bad situation, our health is suffering, we have gained weight and are stressed out do to a lack of sleep, poor health and failing relationships. So we search for Scotty, we need him to beam us up out of this mess we are in. We are desperate for the quick fix and Scotty becomes the next fad supplement or diet, the magical program that will teleport us from our current state into the one we want. Weight loss is a $60 Billion Dollar a year business in America, so there are plenty of Scotty's our there to promise you a quick teleport to the new fit, healthy body that you are desperate for and look they have actual proof of before and after pictures to prove that they can truly teleport you.
Back to my trip to Lake Tahoe, if I drive according to the rules (70 MPH) it will take me around 5 1/2 hours to get there. If I break the rules, I can get there in 4 hours (90 MPH) or even 3 1/2 (100 MPH) but I put myself at a greater risk, both physically and financially. It is no different with trying to lose weight, it is a journey of math. A pound of fat is 3,500 calories, so in order to burn a pound of fat you must burn 3,500 calories more than you take in. You can starve yourself or take stimulants to speed up the weight loss the same way you can speed when you are driving. The problem is that slow and steady will win the race when it comes to our health, can we cheat? Yes, but at what cost? There is no teleportation when it comes to our health and the only truly sustainable plan is to change our daily habits. We need to stop looking for Scotty to beam us up. Star Trek was a TV show and not real (sorry Trekies) and neither is any magical claim to teleport you to immediate weight loss and good health. It's time to listen to the logic of science and create a plan to change your daily habits. Start walking toward the destination of improved health and you'll find you'll find a truly sustainable journey.
"There is hope to be healed, to be whole,..."
Yesterday was 'reality' Monday, as the world returned to the normal routine following a two week hiatus for the holidays. Kids returned to school, vacations ended, and New Year's Resolutions are now a week old. Local fitness centers have filled to capacity and there are a lot of people with sore muscles and aching joints from launching full speed into their new found desire for health. I truly hope that a majority of people stick with the their desire to make their life better in 2014 and yet sadly statistically very few will. Why is it so hard for us human beings to change our behaviors? Even with ever expanding access to information, albeit with a lot of misinformation, but still if we know what we need to do to improve our lives why don't we just simply do it?? As I wrote about in Life Pioneers I think it starts with understanding the major events of our lives that have shaped us.
The important thing to remember is that everyone has their story and each one is unique and filled with good and bad. Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs. The only thing that each one of us has complete control over is the choices we make. I have been blessed to know people from the entire spectrum, from the incredibly successful to the poorest of the poor. The one constant that I've found is that each one has their own life story and none of them are free from hard times. The difference I have seen comes in their reaction to the different circumstances life throws at them. Just like the lyrics of this song, "There is hope to be healed, to be whole, to be finally free. So don't give up on me." But we need to be telling ourselves this. If you are not where you want to be in any area of your life then realize their is someone out there who can help guide you in the right direction. The first step is to do the evaluation, then determine what the goal is and then create the plan to get you there. It's "Life Therapy" so "Please, please don't give up on (you)!"


Like a band playing cover songs, Stealth Inc. 2 feels both familiar and new at the same time.
A triumphant Vita debut for its developers that has come out of nowhere to rank itself among some of the system's best, and easily within my top ten.
Instead of completing Flyhunter Origins through sheer enjoyment, I resolved, through both determination and spite, to see it through to the end.


These striking 18ct white gold Freshwater pearl and diamond earrings are from Yoko London's latest offering, the Trend collection. Putting style at the forefront of their design, these earrings offer a contemporary way to wear pearls - perfect for the modern woman. Designed and hand-finished in our London atelier these earrings will add a fashionable, yet luxurious finish to any outfit.
These striking 18ct yellow gold Freshwater pearl and diamond earrings are from Yoko London's latest offering, the Trend collection. Putting style at the forefront of their design, these earrings offer a contemporary way to wear pearls - perfect for the modern woman. Designed and hand-finished in our London atelier these earrings will add a fashionable, yet luxurious finish to any outfit.


The Michigan Civil Service Commission recently released it 32nd annual workforce report for fiscal year 2011 (FY2011). The report shows that the Michigan state government classified workforce continues to shrink and that it currently stands at levels last seen 40 years ago in the early 1970s. The recent update also provides insight into more current trends involving employee pay and fringe benefits as well as the state's overall payroll. In many respects the FY2011 data represents another data point in a consistent long-term trend. However, the new release also shows the effects of recent decisions designed to further reduce the workforce and address escalating payroll costs.
After rising steadily throughout the 1970s and then falling slightly in the 1980s, state government classified employment levels have been trending downward since the early 1990s, with some brief periods of volatility. The pace of decline sped up considerably during the 2000s. Civil Service Commission data shows one of the largest year-over-year declines during the last decade occurred in FY2011. The workforce shrank by 5.5 percent (from 50,615 employees to 47,818 employees); only the annual change in FY2002 (5.7 percent) was larger.
The sizeable contraction of the state workforce in FY2011 was mirrored by a healthy reduction in the total state payroll; the first of its kind since the early 2000s. Overall, the aggregate state payroll (salaries and fringe benefits) fell from $4.79 billion to $4.68 billion, a 2.3 percent decline. A decline of similar magnitude occurred in FY2003 (2.6 percent), when the workforce also fell by 5.5 percent. Measured against the amount of total state expenditures (which also declined in FY2011), the state payroll accounted for 10.4 percent; slightly below the percentage in FY2010 and well below the recent high in FY2008 (11.1 percent of total expenditures). As a slice of state government spending, payrolls are shrinking.
The workforce drop, and the attendant payroll decline, partially resulted from an early retirement incentive offered to state employees in late 2010. The effects of this early retirement package are seen in the FY2011 update of the average salary figure, which declined from $54,121 to $54,048. Older (higher paid) workers were replaced by newer employees that are paid less.
Other policies also helped control the growth of the overall payroll figure in FY2011. For example, non-represented classified employees (about 16,000) did not receive a previously agreed-to base pay increase in FY2011 (unionized workers received a 3 percent pay hike per the collective bargaining agreements). Also, changes in the employer/employee health insurance premium-sharing were made to require employees to pick up a larger share of the costs. Combining the salary and fringe benefit changes reveals that average total compensation (per employee) in FY2011 only increased by 1.1 percent, well below the 4.3 percent annualized rate of growth that occurred from FY2000 to FY2010.
While state government was successful in FY2011 achieving state payroll savings through a combination of reductions in force and changes in employee compensation, these strategies are not likely to be replicated each year. The FY2011 state workforce contraction (and savings) was largely aided by an early retirement incentive and other reductions to employee compensation, which will be difficult to reproduce frequently with the same effect.


Two home games for our under 11s this week, meant a bumper crowd was there to spur the girls on.
Two tough matches were played out against AFC Porth and Sully Sports.
A very well organised AFC Porth team in the first match saw Caerphilly struggle to compete at times during the game. Difficulty in getting the ball clear from defensive positions once again proved a bit of an achilles heel, with the experienced players within Porth's ranks ready to capitalise on any mistakes. Caerphilly persevered throughout however, and a well deserved (and first) goal from our girl of the match Megan, who ran tirelessly throughout the game, meant Caerphilly got on the scoresheet.
The second game proved much more competitive. Megan reverting to keeper made a string of saves with both feet and hands. Again though, it was Sully who had most of the play, benefiting greatly from a much larger squad of players to choose from, whereas the Caerphilly girls, playing with the bare 8 understandably tired towards the end. Caerphilly did manage 3 goals in this game, with Bethan, Elin, and Chrissy all getting deserved goals.
A lot of lessons learnt from both games, which can be nothing but positive as our girls continue in their footballing education.


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Théophile Bourgeois (1855-1939), abbé suisse, prévôt du Grand-Saint-Bernard ;
Théophile Bourgeois (1858-1930), architecte français.

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Pythagoras of Samos (Greek: Πυθαγόρας ο Σάμιος) lived in the period around the last part of 6th century BC and early 5th century BC, and was an ancient Greek boxer and a winner in boxing at the  ancient Olympic Games.

One of the most popular festivals of ancient Greece were the Olympic Games, participation in which was the great dream of Pythagoras. In 588 BC, although he was still a boy, he decided to give the oath of sixteen months' training to take part in the games. During the 48th Olympiad, Pythagoras of Samos was excluded from the boys' boxing contest and was mocked for being effeminate, but he went on to the men's contest and defeated all his opponents.

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Recall the days when you made art almost every day? Tell us the first creative thing you can remember by tweeting us with #Whatisart.
Chris DiMattei, Anchor/reporter: When I was in kindergarten, we were asked to draw something we "liked" and write an inscription for it. I drew a portrait of my mom and gave her Crayola Crayon periwinkle-blue eyes and burnt-sienna hair. The inscription was: "I like Mommy/She's so nice/She makes the best soup and rice." With apologies to Mom, her pasta is better than her soup; I just didn't want to ruin the rhyme scheme.
The show that might have been: producer Julia Duba recalls her first video production, Bespelled, a mash-up of I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched.
Julia Duba, Morning producer: Somebody gave me a webcam and editing software as a gift. I was about 7 years old and absolutely loved "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeannie." So I started making short "magic" movies with my friends. We used stop motion to make things appear and disappear, and we each had our own magic move. I was a director, an actress and a producer. I called it "Bespelled" -- but, hey, I was 7 and didn't know it wasn't a word.
Stefania Ferro, Public Insight Network analyst: I wanted to draw prettier stick figures in elementary school. And during the height of "Space Jams," I started practicing how to draw Lola Bunny from a bookmark in my cereal box. I was satisfied with my capabilities when I spent time in aftercare drawing Lola for my friends to take home.
Marva Hinton, Anchor/reporter: In my childhood home, there is a marble coffee table in the living room. When I was around three or four, I was fascinated with crawling under it. Lying on my back, Michelangelo-style, armed with crayons, I drew what can best be described as an abstract art piece under that table. However, my handiwork went undiscovered until I was in college, and a neighborhood child visited, found my secret art space, and pointed it out to my mom.
Four possible shades of Crayola red used in one of host Tom Hudson's earliest creative work, The Red Planet.
Tom Hudson, Host and vice president of news: For my second grade report on a planet I chose Earth's neighbor, Mars. After writing the report (perhaps my first work of journalism?) I set to the task of illustrating it with some cover art. We may not have had clip art or JPEG files but I recall at least four shades of red in my crayon box. I used them all in my two-dimensional cover art of "The Red Planet."
Gina Jordan, Tallahassee reporter: The first creative act I can recall was starring as Little Bo Peep in my kindergarten graduation. I took pride in knowing I was on stage longer than any of my classmates, and I was good at fake-crying as I wandered around the stage searching for my lost sheep.
Kenny Malone, Reporter/producer: When I was 8 or 9, I was obsessed with roller coasters. I would take notebook paper and fold it over and over and over until it was rigid enough to hold an L-shape. That was my track. Marbles were my cars. I built giant hills running up and down the couch and the stairs. I think I might have even tried some loops (no memory of whether that worked). Yes, South Florida, I'm nothing more than a frustrated roller-coaster designer.
Rachel Morello, Intern: Growing up as one of five kids, I must have felt like I had to stand out when it came to making requests, so I used to make PowerPoint presentations for things I wanted. I remember plopping down in front of our big, old desktop computer and navigating that crazy new thing called the "Internet" for clip art to show why I deserved my own bedroom. Whether I got a lot of the things I asked for, I can't remember, but I'll never forget how clever I felt to have created something so new and innovative on my own.
Maria Murriel, Digital editor: I remember my kindergarten, a tiny suburban-Lima building all in primary colors, being progressive. We learned all the body parts by their real names early on, which I found rebellious in conservative, Catholic-Peruvian society. But my first act of art in memory was so tame, in retrospect: After covering a sheet of paper in bright crayon wax and splashing black dye on it, I carved masterpieces on it with a needle and, fantastically, the colors peeked through. I've since learned this is a common kiddy project called "scratch art," and my teachers were not subversives prepping me for vandalism.
Upon request, editor Tim Padgett can still easily draw Frankie Fly, one of his earliest creative works.
Tim Padgett, Americas editor: After watching Fantasia as a little kid, I decided the coolest thing in the world was to be the next Walt Disney. So I created my own Mickey Mouse: Frankie Fly. And a Donald Duck: Peter Parrot. I was fascinated with animation: I learned how to sketch and paint cells and photograph them (24 per second!) with my parents' cheap Super8 camera. The results were abysmal. I became a journalist.
Sammy Mack, Reporter: The timeline gets a little jumbled when I try to reach that far back -- I grew up surrounded by Play-Doh and crayons -- but I think the first creative act I really remember is frosting a cake at my neighbor's house. I remember her guiding my little hands with the frosting bags. I don't remember what the cake tasted like, but I do remember regarding it with pride.
Arianna Prothero, Reporter/producer: I think I was 6 years old. I choreographed a dinosaur ballet. I thought both dinosaurs and ballet were pretty cool so surely they would be cooler if they merged.
Nathaniel Sandler, Contributing arts editor: Somewhat shamefully, my memory of my first creative act is a drawing exercise that was strictly and only creating a shape and then coloring it in while staying within the lines. I chose a green rectangle. I stayed within the lines. I honestly don't wish I hadn't because that's a cliche itself, but perhaps every time I've haven't used boilerplate grammar (like a triple negative) has been a small rejection of that constrictive moment.
Terence Shepherd, News director: I was about 3 years old. My breakfast cereal prize was a tiddlywinks game. I was not satisfied with the quantity of game pieces, so I improvised and created more pieces using the cereal. My mom wasn't pleased.
Reporter WIlson Sayre recalls fun times at scrap exchanges run by an art organization called the Scrap Exchange.
Wilson Sayre, Reporting fellow: In North Carolina, where I grew up, this fantastic organization called the Scrap Exchange collected huge amounts of industrial scraps like big thread bobbins, rubber trimmings, and laminate sample chips and brought them to various art fairs and music festivals for kids to make things with. I remember going to town at the scrap exchanges making not-so-workable Rube Goldbergs, foam swords, and anything that I thought could improve my daily life in a functional way.
Elaine Chen, Engagement producer: My mom worked in IT in the '80s. She would bring home reams of that lined, continuous printer paper. One side had lines of COBOL coding printed on it, and the other side was white and clean. I splattered watercolor on the white side and folded it in half, sort of like a Rorschach blot test, but with more fuchsia and turquoise and less psychoanalysis. I must have made a dozen or so of those paintings and hung them all up on the wall of my bedroom.
Director Alicia Zuckerman describes her signature style at age 3 as, "Jackson Pollack meets Piet Mondrian": "I still have the rock I picked up in our yard and painted in just same way, as a paperweight for my dad."
Alicia Zuckerman, Editorial director: When I was about 3, I painted a cardboard box for my father for Father's Day. This had to be my idea; he was a lawyer, and I probably saw all the boxes of files he had and figured he could use one with a little more punch. I covered it with splotches of different colors -- red, white, navy, yellow, green. Jackson Pollock meets Piet Mondrian.