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PUBLISHED August 29, 2022 IN Working@Duke, Campus
From Delivering Milk to Repairing Radio Transmitters, Lessons from First Jobs
For Labor Day, Duke staff and faculty recount their first paid work
Duke colleagues Robert Reiman, Megan Bell, Seamus O'Reilly, Darby Nevola, Dudley Willis, Lee D. Baker, Jennifer Solomon and Bryn Smith share their first jobs.
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Milkman.
Cherry picker.
Fish cleaner.
These are some of the first-ever jobs held by Duke staff and faculty before they ever came to work at Duke.
For Labor Day this year, we caught up with some colleagues who told us about their first jobs and lessons that have carried over today.
A Budding Love for Tech
Bryn Smith credits her first job as a radio engineer assistant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for helping her realize her budding interest in technology.
Starting at age 16 in 1988 until the summer of 1990, Smith traveled around in her green Volkswagen Beetle to about five regular music radio station clients on AM and FM frequencies within a two-hour radius, providing regular maintenance to equipment and fixing problems that kept the stations off the air.
The work took her to remote areas to repair radio transmitters in cow fields. She knew then that she was destined for a career working with technology infrastructure, a dream she now lives out at Duke, where she has worked for 16 years.
"I did things like cleaning tape-deck heads, coiling cables, organizing tools, and going around to radio transmitters to do regular tests and read meters," said Smith, an IT analyst in the Office of Information Technology (OIT). "I learned to do simple repairs on electronics and electrical switches, and even air conditioners."
Finding Appreciation Picking Cherries
Decades before he became a professor of Cultural Anthropology, Dr. Lee Dr. Baker rode his bike about 10 miles in each direction over the summer to pick cherries at an orchard in Corvallis, Oregon.
At 14 years old in 1980, he made about $20 per day picking the ripe fruit alongside friends and migrant workers during the harvest season. At the end of the summer, Baker was proud he'd saved up to purchase a boombox and Michael Jackson and Donna Summer cassettes.
He took with him an appreciation for the hard work of people he worked alongside.
"I learned a lot and gained a huge amount of respect for Latino migrant laborers," Baker said. "That was my big takeaway that still sticks with me today."
Starting a Journey at Duke
At age 15 in 1985, Jennifer Solomon was hired as the Duke University Hospital Emergency Department's first dedicated messenger. She transported patients, ran tests back and forth to the lab and completed other non-clinical errands.
As the daughter of Duke alumni Dr. Robert "Jess" Peter, a cardiologist, and Mary Ann Peter, the director of Nursing, she started her first job working in the hallways where her parents spent their entire careers.
Among her favorite tasks was checking in new patients in the emergency room, where she learned about customer service and dependability – all lessons that now serve her well as a nurse practitioner at Duke.
"I enjoyed the fast pace, learned the importance of working as a team and developed a strong work ethic at an early age," Solomon said. "Lots of fond memories."
Years later, after graduating from nursing school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1991, Solomon returned to Duke to continue the family tradition of patient care.
Here Comes the Milkman
Seamus O'Reilly recalled his father coming to his room and sharing the news: young O'Reilly had gotten a job at age 11 as a milkman's assistant in Bailieborough, Ireland.
For three years thereafter in the mid-1970s, O'Reilly got up early to deliver glass bottles of milk across the community of only a few thousand people before school. He had responsibilities for servicing one side of the street in town, while the milkman covered the other. He rode in a truck to pick up used containers, drop off fresh milk and collect payment from customers.
The work introduced him to how to deal with money, including how to collect it from customers and the value of saving his own. In his first year on the job, he saved the equivalent of about $20 of his own money, which he proudly used on Christmas presents for his family.
"I was paid 50 pence per a day or two and a half pounds a week for about two hours of work a day," said O'Reilly, senior director of Digital Presence and Content Marketing at Duke University Health System. "That was the equivalent of about $5 a week at the time. I thought I was a millionaire!"
Bringing the News
Darby Nevola will never forget rollerblading down the street as young as 10 years old while balancing a big satchel of newspapers. As a pre-teen and teenager in her hometown of Scituate, Massachusetts, she and her younger brother, Roly, worked together to deliver The Patriot Ledger to houses in her neighborhood after school and early on Saturday mornings.
Her first job from 1998 to 2003 introduced her to big-time responsibility, learning the importance of meeting deadlines to deliver the news.
"I definitely learned accountability, the importance of customer service, time management, and how to commit to something and follow through," said Nevola, associate director for Communications for the Iron Dukes and Duke Athletics. "On Saturday mornings we had to stuff the papers with all the weekend ads as well and deliver by 9 a.m., so I learned quickly about doing the little things right, so the end product was presentable and something to be proud of."
Staffing the Saloon
Dr. Robert Reiman, an associate professor of Radiology, worked at Tweetsie Railroad through college, when he was home for the summers in Boone, North Carolina.
His first job at age 16 kept him on his feet as a "bartender" at the Palace Saloon in 1967. While his coworkers performed on stage, he supplied counter service selling sodas, sandwiches, and other goods, while jumping into action to play an occasional part in a western-style skit.
"My duties included dragging out the 'dead' cowboy after he had been shot for harassing the cabaret singer during the floor show," Reiman said. "To add levity and a little excitement to the skit, the cowboy would hook his boot toe around the chair leg of an unsuspecting audience member, and I would have to drag her too! This job taught me the benefits of showing up and showing up on time, no matter what."
Some 55 years later, the Palace Saloon is still an attraction at the park, even after Reiman moved on and has worked a 30-year career in the Radiation Safety Division of Duke's Occupational and Environmental Safety Office.
Cleaning Cod in Alaska
Duke Credit Union's Megan Bell started working at a fish cannery in Kenai, Alaska, when she turned 16.
A native of Alaska, she worked alongside people who came from across the world to help clean and package Alaskan cod that was shipped to grocery stores and businesses across the country. She and her coworkers camped out in the woods behind the facility so they could quickly get to work in the early mornings.
To this day, the smell of fish reminds her of the grueling work in the summer of 1990, which taught her the importance of a good work ethic.
"Not only was the work laborious, but I was also working in extremely cold temperatures," said Bell, who has worked as an IT specialist at Duke eight years. "Having to use wet gloves in the cold wasn't really my idea of fun, but I learned to work hard and persevere under harsh conditions. I'd like to think it prepared me for later in life, when I became a military spouse, mother, full-time employee, and a college student all during the same time."
Lending Football Experience to Furniture Delivery
At 14 years old, Dudley Willis' experience as a linebacker and offensive guard on his high school football team gave him the strength needed to be a worthy addition to the furniture pick-up and delivery team for Father Dempsey's Charities Rummage, a thrift shop in St. Louis, Missouri.
His mom helped him get the job, where he showed up early in the morning to load trucks with furniture alongside adult men. He remembers being the only teenager on the team and laughing and playing music as they delivered furniture and picked up items across the city.
"The thing I do remember the most was being hot, and it was a lot of work," said Willis, an assistant director of Project Management in the Office of Project Management, within Duke Facilities Management. "After that, I never complained about studying. I was convinced that I needed an education, so that forced me to buckle down."
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Twentieth-Century Mexico
Edited by W. Dirk Raat and William H. Beezley
Illus., maps
The Mexican revolution began in 1910 with high hopes and a multitude of spokesmen clamoring for a better life for ordinary Mexicans. This anthology examines how the revolution brought change and often progress. Women, the landless, the poor, the country folk are among those receiving consideration in the twenty-seven readings, which range from political and economic to social and intellectual history. About half of the selections are previously unpublished.
Combining the best new scholarship by modern historians; outstanding work by distinguished Mexicanists of the past; excerpts from mexico's finest fiction, poetry, and commentary; reminiscence; cartoons and illustrations, Twentieth-Century Mexico brilliantly illuminates the Mexican experience from Porfirio Díaz to petrodollars. The concluding chapter ties together the strands of twentieth-century Mexican culture to help U.S. readers understand not only Mexico's present situation but also its relations with the Colossus of the North. Like its predecessor, Mexico: From Independence to Revolution (UNP, 1982), this book includes suggestions for further reading and an index.
W. Dirk Raat, professor of history at the State University of New York at Fredonia, was the editor of Mexico: From Independence to Revolution. Among his other works is The Mexican Revolution: An Annotated Guide to Recent Scholarship (1982). William H. Beezley, professor of history at North Carolina State University, is the author of Insurgent Governor: Abraham Gonzalez and the Mexican Revolution in Chihuahua (UNP, 1973) and other works.
Judas at the Jockey Club and Other Episodes of Porfirian Mexico
William H. Beezley
With a new preface by the author
Mexico's Crucial Century, 1810-1910
Colin M. MacLachlan and William H. Beezley
Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946
William H. Beezley and Colin M. MacLachlan
Edited by W. Dirk Raat
We All Believed Indian
Charles McDonald
Edited by Robert Bigart and Joseph McDonald
One-Hundred-Knuckled Fist
Dustin M. Hoffman
The Kitchen-Dweller's Testimony
Ladan Osman
Foreword by Kwame Dawes
Hemingway on a Bike
Eric Freeze
Scars of Partition
William F. S. Miles
Busy in the Cause
Lowell J. Soike

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The Calm Before the Storm: The..
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm more than a bit jet lagged from all the events in 2008! Especially December which was a Retrograde-free-zone that we haven't seen since, well, let's just say I can't even remember a time when none of the official planets of astrology have not been retrograde for a whole month!
So needless to say this holiday season flew by like the Concorde's last flight. I was surprised by the numerous events, both good and bad, that could be crammed into the space of 31 days, but nothing lasts forever as they say, and on the 31st our lovely planet of discipline and cracking that whip, Saturn, turned sationary and then went retrograde, where it will stay until May 16th.
I was actually relieved to finally have some Retrogrades to give us a break from the high intensity pace of the past month, but let's just pause and consider what planetary forces were happening at the start of this New Year of 2009. First the Moon was in Aquarius, and as I just mentioned Saturn was turning Retrograde. Notice a pattern? Well you should if you've been reading this blog at all (if not take a review of previous posts). In the Fall we had the famous Uranus (planet ruling Aquarius) and Saturn (planet ruling Capricorn) opposition in the Fall. Remember trying to find change while not falling apart at the seams? That's what this is about. And New Years of 2009 embodies all the challenges that faced us this Fall with that opposition and will continue to face us in 2009, on February 5th and September 15th for the exact dates of the continuing opposition.
So I don't think we're done with either our financial crises or our personal ones of 2008. I dubbed 2008 the year of EXTREME IRONING because of the extensive Virgo elements with Saturn affecting the year. Virgo is a planet that likes to have the books in order, the bank accounts to balance and all of the ducks to be in a row. And we found out our economy was bankrupt, literally, when all that Virgo came around for reckoning. 2009 will not magically be different, but it will allow us to recover from being JET LAGGED, which is my new catch phrase for 2009. Our economy has been going global for a while now as well as our vacations, and we are finally feeling the experience of having to be grounded for a while. We have to take in how our now global economy will survive and how we should all work together to make sure we don't crash the high flying planes we're riding on.
Saturn will continue to be in Virgo almost all year until the last quarter of 2009 when it moves into Libra. This will give us more impetus to get things in order and not only that folks, we're going to have our famous Venus AND Mars retrogrades in 2009! Yes, that's right, while December of 2008 was a Retrograde-free-zone, except for two weeks at the beginning of December all of 2009 will be giving us plenty of opportunity to Reflect and Review our lives.
The first Retrograde was Saturn, and shortly following it will be the Mercury Retrograde of January 11th through February 1st. Then there will be the famed, once every couple of years Venus retrograde from March 6th through April 17th, which will allow us to review what is of true value and true worth in our lives. Pluto will go Retrograde on April 4th through September 11th. Neptune will go Retrograde on May 28th through November 4th, and Jupiter will go Retrograde on June 15th through October 13th.
And most spectacularly, we will end 2009 with not one but two Retrogrades, both Mercury and Mars will be Retrograde, Mars from December 20th through March 10, 2010 and Mercury mercifully will be retrograde only from December 26th through January 15th 2010. These Retrogrades combined with give us plenty of time to reflect on our actions (Mars) for the year as well as our words/communication (Mercury). If ever there were an astrologically auspicious time for a silent retreat I'd say it would be over New Year's for 2009/10!
Needless to say, I'm considering staying in for the next New Years. That will give me plenty of time to Reflect on 2009 and the changes that have happened (as change always happens with Retrogrades) in front of a cozy fire, or even cozier Duralog screen saver. So get out there and get those ducks in a row while you can in 2009! There's a long year of change ahead and it's just begun!


"Suzanne is among the most gifted-and among the most credible-of any genuine medium I have had the privilege to meet and work with over the past 15 years. Moreover, if anyone has the potential to bring the reality of mediumship and life after death to the masses, it is Suzanne."-- Dr. Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D.
Suzanne Giesemann has experienced one of the most unique career transitions ever – a career transition that spans dimensions. Suzanne is a retired U.S. Navy Commander. She served as a commanding officer, as special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, and as Aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11. Today she is the author of ten books, a spiritual teacher, and an evidential medium. Suzanne's gift of communication with those on the other side provides stunning evidence of life after death. She currently serves as Chairman of the Spirituality Leadership Council for Eternea.org.
A dynamic and captivating speaker, Suzanne addresses questions about the purpose of life, the nature of reality, and attuning to higher consciousness, using verifiable evidence from the other side to back up her teaching points. Time and time again audiences remain in their seats at the end of her workshops and presentations as if in a state of suspended animation, not wanting to leave the unique field of energy created at her events. Touted as "a breath of fresh air" she brings messages of hope and love that go straight to the heart.
This transformational presentation provides the keys to accessing and learning to trust the inner guidance that is available to everyone. The One Divine Mind of which we are all a part speaks to us when we expand our consciousness and connect with that Mind through intention. Join Suzanne as she shares stunning evidence of collaboration with the non-physical dimension and shows how anyone can open themself to higher levels of creativity, insight, inspiration, direction, wisdom, and love.
In this powerful presentation, Suzanne provides stunning evidence of our interconnectedness with each other and with all that is. Using the lessons and teachings from one very special soul who you will never forget, she will share the keys to achieving freedom from the ego, resulting in balance and alignment with your true self.
Join Suzanne as she shares some of the most stunning and emotional evidence from her readings, backed up by clients' photographs that validate the continuity of consciousness. Taking you from tears to laughter, Suzanne discusses what those on the other side are trying to teach us through their communications, and how they are working to comfort, heal, and help us grow.
When people have a reading with a medium or hear stories of signs from the other side, wonder is often followed by the question, "How is that possible?" Join Suzanne for an exploration into paranormal phenomena, consciousness, levels of reality, Oneness, and the nature of God. Putting modern science into terms and analogies that laymen can understand, she compares the latest scientific discoveries with ancient spiritual wisdom. This riveting, fast-paced presentation will take you on a fascinating journey from the "paranormal" to what many scientists are now beginning to realize is "perfectly normal."
You may have attended programs that focused on soul growth and personal spirituality before, but never like this! Suzanne's unique methods give core concepts for self-transformation a practical, playful twist, giving even the most experienced spiritual seeker real "aha!" moments. She connects the dots to illustrate a clear path to greater awakening and transformation, and gives you techniques for easily bringing into practice the right concept you need at any given moment. Plus, she shares a host of tools for remembering who and what you are and for staying on track spiritually.


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Mission Throttle Selected by the Skillman Foundation to Develop Sustainable Solutions for Grant Partners
Client News, New Business, General, Mission Throttle News
The Skillman Foundation has selected Mission Throttle to work with Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation to help the 19 year old community organization sustain and scale its programming.
Mission Throttle partnered with the Skillman Foundation in January 2016 to pilot "The Sustainability Grant Challenge." The challenge was designed to provide a Skillman Foundation grant partner that demonstrated a desire to strengthen and scale one or more of its programs, with professional assistance not normally accessible to a community-based nonprofit due to cost. The Skillman Foundation invited 25 grant partners to participate in the challenge, which benchmarked organizations using a survey designed to assess operational effectiveness, based on Mission Throttle's proprietary scoring system. Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation was selected as the recipient of the Skillman Sustainability Grant and will work with Mission Throttle to develop a blueprint to enhance their organizational efficiency and effectiveness, develop sustainable revenue models and funding strategies, and achieve increased scale. "We believe in the work of our grant partners, and know they face challenges every day that make it difficult to best deliver their needed services," said Patricia Hinojosa, Senior Program Officer, Social Innovation for the Skillman Foundation. "By helping to strengthen organizations, they can more effectively serve the community and be drivers of change."
Conventional philanthropy typically funds direct program related support and often neglects the critical costs of infrastructure. Experience has shown that proper operating systems and human capital are essential for sustained operational excellence. Recognizing this gap, Mission Throttle is working with Foundations across Michigan on similar nonprofit enterprise building initiatives.
About Mission Throttle
Mission Throttle is an advisory firm dedicated to accelerating philanthropic innovation in our community. We advise, invest in, and support mission-driven organizations that seek to use market-based strategies to address social and environmental problems. We are deeply passionate about our work and believe that merging business principles and philanthropic values is the best approach to achieve sustainable social impact.
About the Skillman Foundation
Created in 1960, the Skillman Foundation is a private philanthropy committed to improving meaningful graduation rates in the Detroit region, so kids are ready for college, career, and life. The Foundation has assets of nearly a half-billion dollars, with an annual grants budget of $17 million. The Foundation works to achieve its goal by investing in community leadership, neighborhoods, safety initiatives, high-quality schools, social innovation, and youth development.
About Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation's mission is to make a difference by creating life-changing opportunities for youth and their families. We are committed to meeting the needs of our community by providing quality, innovative and culturally appropriate services, primarily in Southwest Detroit. Our vision is to create a stable and safe community where youth and families have quality opportunities for self-empowerment, education, and personal wealth.


The 2019 NRL Victoria Women's First Grade competition begins with Magic Round, this Saturday the 23rd March. The first round will consist of Altona vs Melton and Truganina vs Werribee, both played at Betula Reserve.
This season six teams will compete for the premiership. The teams returning from last year are the Truganina Rabbitohs, the Werribee Bears, the Altona Roosters and the Melton Broncos. The two new additions are the Northern Thunder and the Casey Warriors.
Last season's Grand Final saw the Bears win a tight contest against the Rabbitohs, by two points. That win was somewhat of an upset as the Rabbitohs had won all three previous contests between the two sides and were the minor premiers. The Bears will be a strong outfit again, whilst the Rabbitohs will be out for revenge.
The Altona Roosters finished the 2018 season fourth, losing in the semi finals to eventual premiers, Werribee. The Roosters will know they can compete with the top teams after a four-point win over the minor premiers in the final round of last season.
The 2018 season was the first for the Bronco's women, entering the competition after the first four rounds. The side will benefit from the experience they gained and are expected to improve significantly in their second season.
The Northern Thunder and the Casey Warriors will be keen to make a good impression early. These two sides look to have formed competitive outfits and it will be interesting to see how they go against the more established teams from the 2018 season.
This year there will also potentially be a women's nine-a-side comp starting on the 13th of April. Some have clubs have shown interest in what will be a separate competition altogether.
On Saturday Altona vs Melton kicks of at 11.15 am, whilst Truganina vs Werribee gets underway at 12.30 pm. The under 16 girls 9s competition will be played from 9am at the same ground. Players from the South Eastern Titans, Casey, Altona, Werribee, Truganina and Northern will be competing.


The primary responsibility or job of a private investigator is to conduct surveillance and collect information from their target. It's at times unavoidable that the private investigator has to carry out details gathering from the target person himself or herself or to the acquaintances or relatives of the target individual. Nevertheless as a way to avoid detection from the target person the private investigator must conduct his or her interview in the most discreet manner. Bringing out a pen and paper or the use of conventional audio recorders would quickly spark suspicion this technique of data gathering wouldn't be effective and thus it would only produce danger to the safety of the private investigator or private detective.
Since of the should conduct and collect audio information, while avoiding detection, was the reason that the pen recorder was developed. The pen voice recorder is in fact a recorder that is disguised as a pen, which would allow the private detectives to conduct their investigation in a discreet manner. The Pen Recorder may be on a stand-by and activated to a record state with all the subtle movement of the clip, which obviously wouldn't spark any suspicion and you can readily turn it back to stand by to be able to stay away from recording any unnecessary conversations.
Among the ideal features of the Pen Recorder is that it has a voice activation property, which would permit the pen to record as soon as it "hears" a sound. This voice activation property would allow private investigators and private detectives to collect information in a specific location even with no being inside the exact same location as the target individual. The distinct recordings are readily played back and listened to by means of the supplied earpiece and by means of a PC playback.


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In good appearance. There are some stress cracks to the interior which have some light staining. There is a fine hairline crack in the base. The exterior is in good order.


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THE BMW M8 GTE.
The GT flagship.
THE BMW M8 GTE.The GT flagship.
The BMW M8 GTE was the first BMW M Motorsport race car to be in action before its production counterpart. In January 2018, the GT sports car contested its first race at the 24 Hours of Daytona. The big moment of truth for the BMW 8 Series Coupé came just a few months later at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. That was where the new BMW sports car for the luxury sector made its world debut. Working closely with their colleagues at BMW M GmbH, the BMW M Motorsport engineers opted to use the BMW S63T4 as the base engine for the BMW M8 GTE; this is a V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which was first used in the new BMW M5. The close connection between production and motor racing was one of the premises in the development of the BMW M8 GTE. The knowledge gained during race outings with the new car was incorporated directly in production development. The BMW M8 GTE won two races in the IMSA series in its debut season. The greatest success to date followed in 2019, when Connor De Phillippi, Augusto Farfus, Philipp Eng and Colton Herta took victory in the GTLM class at the 24 Hours of Daytona.
" It's the most elemental, determined race car we have ever built. "
Michael Scully, Head of Design BMW Motorsport
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW M8 GTE.
The V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which is restricted to a capacity of 4.0 litres in accordance with regulations, has a nominal base performance of over 500 hp, depending upon the classification. The cylinder block and cylinder head were adopted from the production engine. Development focussed on achieving the greatest possible efficiency and maximum endurance. The powerful production motor provides the perfect basis for all that. Transmission on the BMW M8 GTE takes place via a six-speed sequential racing gearbox.
The BMW M8 GTE features the latest LED technology. This not only guarantees a particularly high range at night, but also ensures that the entire width of the track is extremely well lit. Additional headlamps – again with LED technology – also illuminate the entry points of corners. The high-performance headlamps were made by special design specialists GERG Lighthouse. The LEDs for this high-performance lighting system are from Osram.
REAR WING.
One result of the intensive aero development is the innovative "Swan Neck" rear wing. The shape allows a particularly clean airflow on the critical underside of the rear wing, thus increasing efficiency. In addition, the sloping roof line adopted from the BMW 8 Series Coupé facilitates the airflow to the rear wing.
WHEELS.
BMW aero rims, 12.5 x 18 inch on the front axle and 13 x 18 inch on the rear axle, are used. They are the result of the innovative aero development, on which BMW M Motorsport engineers are able to call.
CHASSIS.
The BMW M8 GTE has double wishbones on the front and rear axle, each with four-way adjustable shock absorbers. The anti-roll bars have a quick adjustment mechanism.
The composite body is equipped with carbon core and a DMSB-approved safety roll cage. The extensive use of ultra-light CFRP components has led to significant weight reductions.
1. ENGINE.
2. LIGHT.
3. REAR WING.
4. WHEELS.
5. CHASSIS.
6. BODY.
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE BMW M8 GTE.
Dimensions.
4,998 mm (without rear wing)
2,234.8 mm (including mirrors)
1,212 mm (variable)
V8 engine with BMW TwinPowerTurbo Technology
V-angle:
Bore:
Stroke:
Engine speed:
approx. 7,000 rpm
500 to over 600 hp (depending on requirements of racing authorities)
Cylinder spacing:
Composite body with carbon coreand FIA approved safety roll cage
CFRP outer shell with quick-change concept
Double wishbones on front and rear axle
Four-way adjustable shock absorbers at front and rear
Anti-roll bars with quick adjustment
Power Transmission.
Six-speed sequential motorsport gearbox
Electric paddle shift system
CFRP drive shaft
Sachs carbon-fibre clutch
BMW Motorsport in-house developed software functions for engine, gearbox and driver assistance
Steering wheel with 16 buttons and seven dials
Rear-view camera system with object recognition
High-performance headlights with OSRAM LED elements
Live telemetry system for vehicle monitoring
Wheels/Tyres.
Rims: 12.5x18 inch on the front axle,13x18 inch on the rear axle
Michelin tyres: 30/68 R18 on the front axle,31/71 R18 on the rear axle
The BMW M8 GTE unites innovative technology, unique design and pure GT power. Built for the most iconic racetracks in the world, the BMW M8 GTE has been in action since 2018.
IMSA.
The IMSA series combines tradition and the modern era. It is the continuation of a long history of sports car racing in the USA and Canada, in which BMW has always played a major role. Legendary circuits provide the venues for thrilling GT races. Always in the thick of the action: the BMW M8 GTE and the BMW M6 GT3.
The BMW M6 GT3 takes to the track as the top model in the BMW M Motorsport Customer Racing range. It does so with great success: the GT3 car has claimed two overall victories at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps and also occupied the top step of the podium at the iconic GT World Cup in Macau.


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Jean Holland Lee
Jean Holland was one of the very early Southern Airways employees, working in Engineering since the 1950's. She retired in 1976 after her marriage to Marion Lee, a lifelong Alabama fan, and Alabama baseball team veteran. Jean's daughter (Nona) immediately accepted a position in the next flight attendant class in 1976, and later married Gary Wilshire who flew as a Captain for Southern, Republic, and retiring as a B-747-400 Captain for Northwest Airlines, Inc. after 30 year.
Jean treasured her many friends and coworkers from the early Southern Airways days, and enjoyed seeing them at every opportunity. She often talked fondly of all her coworkers from the Southern Airways days. Her lifelong friends remained close throughout all of her life.
It is believed that Jean had a heart attack in her apartment, and apparently passed away with little discomfort. Her family consisted of Stephen and Megan Wilshire, and Michael Wilshire as grandsons, Nathan Wilshire as her great grandson, Gary Wilshire as her son in law, and her only and very close daughter, Nona Wilshire. She will be missed by us all. Her optimistic attitude and supportive nature has been such an encouragement and inspiration to all of her family.


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David Adam Smith (born June 15, 1965) is an American politician and retired attorney serving as the U.S. representative for . A member of the Democratic Party, Smith previously served in the Washington State Senate.

A graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, Smith briefly worked as a prosecutor and pro tem judge for the city of Seattle before entering politics. Smith was elected to the State Senate in 1990; at age 25, he was the youngest state senator in the country. He ran in and won his first congressional race in 1996, and has been reelected 11 times. Since 2019, he has chaired the House Armed Services Committee. Smith is a member of the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He is the dean of Washington's House delegation.

Early life and education
Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in SeaTac, Washington, Smith was adopted as an infant by Lelia June (née Grant) and his maternal uncle Ben Martin Smith III. He attended Bow Lake Elementary and Chinook Middle School before graduating from Tyee High School in 1983. In high school, Smith participated in the Close Up Washington civic education program. His father, who worked for United Airlines as a ramp serviceman and was active in the Machinists' Union, died when Smith was 19.

Smith attended Western Washington University in Bellingham for a year before graduating from Fordham University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He completed a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington in 1990. He worked his way through college by loading trucks for United Parcel Service.

Early career
After law school, Smith worked as a private practice attorney with Cromwell, Mendoza & Belur. From 1993 to 1995, he served as a prosecutor for the city of Seattle. In 1996, he worked temporarily as a pro tem judge.

U.S. House of Representatives

Tenure
Smith served in the Washington State Senate from 1991 to 1997. He was 25 years old at the time of his election in 1990, defeating a 13-year incumbent Republican, Eleanor Lee, to become the nation's youngest state senator. Smith won his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996 by defeating another incumbent Republican, Randy Tate. Smith has been reelected 12 times since without serious opposition, as what was originally drawn as a "fair fight" district turned into a fairly safe Democratic seat.

For his first seven terms, Smith represented a district that straddled Interstate 5, from Renton through Tacoma to just outside of Olympia. Smith's district was significantly redrawn after the 2010 census. It absorbed much of southeast Seattle as well as most of the Eastside. As a result, it became the state's first with a majority of residents who are racial or ethnic minorities. It is also the state's second-most Democratic district; only the neighboring 7th district, which covers the rest of Seattle, is more Democratic. For the 2012 election, Smith moved from his longtime home in Tacoma to Bellevue.

Smith has been a leader in moderate "New Democrats" organizations. He chairs the political action committee of the New Democrat Coalition.

On October 10, 2002, Smith was among the 81 Democratic members of the House to vote to authorizing the invasion of Iraq. In March 2012, he said that U.S. troops had done "amazing work" in Afghanistan and that it was "time to bring the troops home".

In 2006, Smith won his sixth term in Congress against Republican Steve Cofchin, with 65.7% of the vote to Cofchin's 34.3%.

In April 2007, Smith supported Barack Obama in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. He also appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews speaking for Obama. The same year, he also appeared on The Colbert Report, in the show's 434-part series known as "Better Know A District".

Smith voted against the Protect America Act of 2007, which has been criticized for violating Americans' civil liberties by allowing wiretapping without issued warrants. But in 2008, he voted for a similar bill, the FISA Amendment Act of 2008 (FAA), reauthorizing many of the provisions in the expired Protect America Act, leading critics like the ACLU to call it "an unconstitutional bill that would significantly modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act", granting expansive new monitoring powers to the executive branch with very little court oversight. The FAA also ensured the dismissal of all pending cases against telecommunication companies for their previous illegal spying on American citizens on behalf of the Executive Branch. Smith also voted for the 2001 Patriot Act and to extend the Bush administration's warrantless wiretapping program.

In 2008, Smith won a seventh term in the House, defeating James Postma, a 74-year-old retired engineer running on a pro-nuclear power platform, with 65% of the vote.

On December 16, 2010, Smith defeated Silvestre Reyes and Loretta Sanchez to become the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee after Chairman Ike Skelton was defeated for reelection. In the first round, Sanchez and Smith earned 64 votes with Reyes earning 53. In the runoff, Smith defeated Sanchez by 11 votes.

In 2011, recognized for his work in fighting global poverty, Smith became only the second member of Congress selected for the Borgen Project's board of directors. The same year, he argued against cuts that could "jeopardize our national security" and leave the U.S. "more vulnerable to nuclear terrorism".

In 2001, Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which gave the president authority to use "all necessary and appropriate force" against those who committed and aided the September 11 attacks. While this power has been rarely used to detain persons in the U.S., Smith introduced a bill to ensure that anyone detained on U.S. soil under the AUMF has access to due process and the federal court system. The bill also prohibits military commissions and indefinite detention for people detained in the U.S. and affirms that any trial proceedings "shall have all the due process as provided for under the Constitution".

Smith and Representative Mac Thornberry co-sponsored an amendment to the fiscal 2013 defense spending bill reversing previous bans on disseminating Defense and State Department propaganda in the U.S., reversing the Smith–Mundt Act of 1948 and the Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1987, designed to protect U.S. audiences from government misinformation campaigns. The bill passed on May 18, 2012, 299 to 120.

Issues
 Smith voted to approve the invasion of Iraq.
 Smith voted to approve the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA)
 Smith co-sponsored the Smith–Mundt Modernization Act of 2012, which allowed domestic dissemination of U.S. propaganda.
 Smith voted against an amendment that would restrict the National Security Agency from collecting phone records of Americans suspected of no crimes without a warrant.

Committee assignments
 Committee on Armed Services (Ranking Member)

Caucus memberships
 21st Century Healthcare Caucus
 American Sikh Congressional Caucus
 European Union Caucus
 Goods Movement Caucus
 Intellectual Property Caucus (Co-Chair)
United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus
 Waterways Caucus
New Democrat Coalition
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Congressional Arts Caucus
 Afterschool Caucuses
 Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
U.S.-Japan Caucus
Medicare for All Caucus

Personal life
In 1993, Smith married Spokane native Sara Bickle-Eldridge, a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. Their daughter, Kendall, was born in July 2000, followed by their son, Jack, in June 2003.

See also

 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington

References

Sources
 The Almanac of American Politics 2004. Washington, D.C.: National Journal, 2003.
 Pierce County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet (Pierce County Auditor, 2012).

External links

 Congressman Adam Smith official U.S. House website
 Adam Smith for Congress

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1) Keep your counters free from clutter.
I've never been to a spa with clutter, have you? You want that zen clear space to just relax, so place your bathroom items in your cupboard or in another room. Instead, use a nice wicker or wooden basket to hold just a few items such as soap, hand cream and white towels.
2) Use beautiful plants and/or flowers.
A potted plant or even a few fresh cut flowers in a small vase or glass gives your spa-like space a nice touch. You don't have to use real plants and flowers to make it feel like a spa.
There are some wonderful items made with the right materials to make you feel cozy like you are at the spa. I often wear a robe. I particularly like this white cozy robe which normally are used in spas. You can't forget an appropriate bath mat to for your bathroom spa. One made with bamboo such as this luxurious bamboo bath mat is great because it feels nice to step on, it's non-slip, and naturally-made.
If you're like me and you like to have a long bath, using a spa bath pillow is also true luxury and allows you to lay in the tub comfortably for as long as you want! I like this quilted bath pillow since it's comfortable and easy to wash.
Use instrumental or other relaxing type of music. A good idea is to create a meditation playlist on your phone then play it through a waterproof bluetooth speaker.
5) Make it smell amazing.
Use eucalyptus, lavender, or other essential oils of your choice. Eucalyptus is great because it clears your airways to allow you to breathe easier and lavender is a fabulous calming oil. You could use a small diffuser or place 10 drops in your tub before turning on the water. I use my Riverock essential oil diffuser quite often with lavender and eucalyptus oil. I like this diffuser because of the minimalist look as it blends into my white bedroom furniture and white bathroom. It also turns off all on it's own when it is empty and it's so easy to keep clean with a simple wipe down once in awhile.
Bath bombs have become ever so popular for a nice bath experience. These bath bombs can also serve as a great gift idea. Made with natural organic ingredients, there are sooo many positive reviews on these bath bombs, often stating they are better than lash bath bombs.
Don't forget to include a good hand and body cream for after your bath.
If you prefer to make your own spa products, there is this an excellent and thorough guide to creating spa products that walks you through how to create your own spa products (and even sell them if you desire!).
7) Use a bathtub tray for convenience.
You can enjoy having a nice long bath and not have to maneuver your way to reach a bath gel or soap by using a bathtub tray. You could even sip some wine and have some snacks in your bath with a tray like this luxury bathtub tray for a real spa experience.
If you don't have a bathtub but still want to turn your bathroom into a spa, consider changing your shower head and replacing it with a shower head that could give you a nice massage shower feeling. You can still have a spa experience in your bathroom by simply installing something like this massage shower head. It's quite affordable and also has a handheld combo.
It's amazing how easily you can transform your bathroom into a wonderful spa experience. Make a few or all of these changes and save yourself some time and money just by keeping these tips in mind to turn your bathroom into a spa!
What other ideas do you have for experiencing a spa-like experience in your home?


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Flatter World Announces Launch of Flat Stanley Mobile App, Renowned International Literacy Project Comes to iPhone
Children Can Now Create and Share Virtual, Educational Content Safely with Friends, Families and Teachers
Flat Stanley
This app marks the launch of Flat Stanley moving online in a way that's mobile and social, catering to future generations of pen pals around the world.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 23, 2011
Flatter World, the new educational venture behind the Flat Stanley franchise's move to the Web, today announced the release of Flat Stanley for iPhone. Flat Stanley is free to download and enables children to share content in a safe way with their friends, teachers and families.
The Flat Stanley App is the mobile version of the beloved Flat Stanley Project, a pen pal program that Dale Hubert, a third grade teacher in Canada, invented in 1994 to promote international literacy and community building for children ages 13 and under. The character itself dates back to a beloved children's book published by Harper Collins in 1964.
Children can quickly sign up and bring Stanley or Stella (the new, female Flat character) with them wherever they go. In minutes, they can customize their creation (by choosing skin and hair color, facial expressions and clothing), take photographs and insert Stanley/ Stella into them with either front or rear-facing camera, write their character's biography and "like," comment on and share photos with their friends across the Flatter World network, Gmail, Facebook and Twitter.
The app also plots popular Stanleys on a Wall of Fame as well as those near a particular user on a world map, helping users track where their friends and families' Stanleys travel. It's a quick and easy way for kids to see the world and make new friends outside of their hometown with a familiar and friendly character leading the way.
To encourage exploring Stanleys outside of one's network, the app unlocks special pictures from exciting locations.
The app works in both online and offline modes so that users can take and save Flat Stanley photos irrespective of Internet connectivity.
"This app marks the launch of Flat Stanley moving online in a way that's mobile and social, catering to future generations of pen pals around the world," said Flat Stanley Project founder, Dale Hubert. "It's just the tip of the iceberg and will help introduce users to what's coming next: a robust Flat Stanley social network built on the principles of sharing content in safe and fun ways."
The Flat Stanley app presents wide range of educational possibilities for teachers, and beta app users have already been actively sharing pictures of their personalized Stanleys in scenes from history, alongside political leaders and celebrities, on their vacations, and more.
Over the past 16 years, schools and teachers across the world have incorporated the Flat Stanley Project into their curriculums to promote exploration and community building and to strengthen writing skills:
4,500 schools across 88 countries are registered with the Flat Stanley Project
It's part of the official curriculum for counties in most of the Unites States
It has been incorporated into Harper Collins books to MTI musicals
Hundreds of thousands of Flat Stanley's have been exchanged around the world
1M+ people are exposed to Flat Stanley each year
About Flatter World:
In 1994, Dale Hubert, a Grade 3 teacher in London, Ontario, Canada, began the Flat Stanley Project. He invited other teachers to take part by hosting flat visitors and to encourage their students to write their own Flat Stanley journals. Jeff Brown, the author of the Flat Stanley book, was delighted with the Flat Stanley Project as it renewed interest in the book, resulting in a sequel almost 40 years after the original.
In 2010, Darren Haas, a huge Flat Stanley advocate and applications architect, approached Dale with the idea of applying Dale's Flat Stanley concept to an app for the Web and mobile. Since then, Flat Stanley has traveled across the digital universe onto Facebook, Twitter, iPhone, and soon, even more.
For more information, visit: http://flatterworld.com/
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123. Google furnishes a large number of internal mailing lists catering to employees with alternative lifestyles, including furries, polygamy, transgenderism, and plurality3, for the purpose of discussing sexual topics. The only lifestyle that seems to not be openly discussed on Google's internal forums is traditional heterosexual monogamy.
124. In March of 2017, Google HR strongly suggested to a Google employee that conservative and traditional parenting techniques were unwelcome at Google.
"If I had a child, I would teach him/her traditional gender roles and patriarchy from a very young age. That's the hardest thing to fix later, and our degenerate society constantly pushes the wrong message."
126. Google HR stated, "We did not find that this post, on its face, violated any of Google's policies, but your choice of words could suggest that you were advocating for a system in which men work outside the home and women do not, or that you were advocating for rigid adherence to gender identity at birth. We trust that neither is what you intended to say. We are providing you with this feedback so that you can better understand how some Googlers interpreted your statements, and so that you are better equipped to ensure that Google is a place in which all Googlers are able to reach their full potential." In other words, Google scolded the Google Employee for, among other things, believing that gender identity is set at birth biologically-a position held by the vast majority of the world's populace that Google professes to serve.
127. These examples were just a few instances of Google bending over backwards to support liberal views while punishing conservative views.
This is not the worst. There are many pages of blacklists and other spiteful Google conduct.
Google could have avoided this lawsuit, and not fired Damore. My theory is that Google wanted this lawsuit. Sure, it will cost Google many millions of dollars to defend against it, but Google has other lawsuits against its racist and sexist management, and it probably regards those suits as more damaging.
Google also went out of its way to seize the dailystormer.com domain name, in a case of internet censorship purely for political views. (The site is currently at dailystormer.red. It is funny, irreverent, and sharply discusses political views of various groups, if you can get past the offensive imagery.) Apparently Google wants to be known as a censor of Alt Right views. It also wanted to be known as a big supporter of Hillary Clinton. Some social justice warriors will credit Google for fighting the good fight. I think that Google is a menace.
Google is a business, of course, and maybe its business interest is to be a 21st century white slaver company. It makes billions of dollars off white-haters and those sympathetic to white-haters. I am glad to see Damore call it out for what it is.


Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Salad / Hey, EEP!
The buzz in the food world is that recession dining is taking a toll on our waistlines. Some people, who would other be health-conscious diners, are grabbing three rounds of comfort food a day to cope with the stress. Luckily, there are delicious ways to make healthy comfort food meals right at home.
One great trick to make your comfort food healthy, whole wheat panko. Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb used to make items like tempora shrimp or crunchy sushi rolls. The reason why panko is such a great substitution for traditional breadcrumbs in dishes like oven baked chicken or fish, is that it gives the *crunch!* of deep fried food without any of the fat. You can find it in any food store nowadays. Ian's Panko is my favorite. You can find it at Trader Joe's or check their website for retailers near you. This dinner took me about 15 minutes to prepare...do you think you could handle that? Try it! It's crunch, tasty and healthy. You can't lose. Enjoy!
3. Dip chicken in egg and then the flour mixture, making sure the entire tender is coated.
4. Dip chick in the egg again and then the panko crumbs. Press the crumbs onto the tender to make sure they stick.
5. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake until chicken is cooked through about 5-10 minutes depending on the thickness of your tender. Remove from oven.
7. Place 1 cup of mache at the center of your plate, add the crispy chicken and finish with your favorite salad dressing.
*I used some grainy French mustard on the side as well. Enjoy!


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Мпадрыпста (), до 1992 года, а также до сих пор в Грузии — Вашловани () — село . Высота над уровнем моря составляет 200 метров.

История
Согласно Постановлению ВС Республики Абхазия от 4 декабря 1992 село Вашловани было переименовано в Мпадрыпста. По законам Грузии продолжает носить название Вашловани.

Население
По данным 1959 года в селе Вашловани жило 79 жителей, в основном армяне В 1989 году в селе проживало 176 человек, также в основном армяне.

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Населённые пункты Абхазии
Населённые пункты Гагрского муниципалитета


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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Philosophy of Biology
Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph, Canada
AOS Philosophy of Biology
AOS categories Philosophy of Biology
AOC Ethics of biotechnology
AOC categories Biomedical Ethics
Environmental Philosophy
Location Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Start date As soon as possible between February 1 and April 30, 2022.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Guelph seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work for one year on an interdisciplinary project funded by Genome Canada. The project explores publics perceptions and trust in gene-editing (GE) technologies, with an emphasis on "welfare enhancing" applications in the dairy and beef industries.
The Fellow will collaborate with a research team composed of philosophers, economists, animal welfare scientists, veterinarians, and historians based at the University of Guelph and the University of British Columbia. The Fellow will also engage with stakeholders from the dairy and beef industries who are partnered with the project.
Specific activities include:
conducting research in at least one of the following areas (broadly construed): philosophy of biology, agricultural ethics, environmental philosophy, philosophy of genomics, philosophy of biotechnology, values/trust in science.
authoring or coauthoring at least one philosophical article on gene-editing and/or welfare-enhancing technologies.
contributing to a white paper tailored to industry stakeholders outlining philosophical issues in gene-editing technology.
presenting research findings at workshops/conferences.
participating in quarterly meetings with research team members.
Salary: $50,000 (CAD) plus benefits, $2,000 travel stipend, $500 relocation expenses.
Applicants should submit their CV and a statement of interest by email. Please also arrange to have two letters of reference submitted by email. All materials should be emailed to Audra Bolton in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph ([email protected]) with "Philosophy Postdoc" in the subject line.
Deadline for full consideration: December 16, 2021, 11:59pm EST
(applications under review)
Web address for more information https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/philosophy/postdoc
Contact name Stefan Linquist
Time created November 17, 2021, 10:21pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date May 15, 2022, 10:09pm EST
Last updated November 17, 2021, 10:21pm UTC


The action was intense from start to finish in the co-branded WWE Backlash pay-per-view, as Roman Reigns endured an absolute mauling to conquer longtime adversary Samoa Joe, and the No Disqualification Match between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura was so brutal that no clear winner could be determined.
None of the titles on the line changed hands, but the vacant RAW tag team championships was won by Woken Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt. AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura ended in a double count-out while the best match of the night proved to be the ladder match for the Intercontinental Title between Seth Rollins, The Miz, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe.
WWE's Saudi Arabia excursion, The Greatest Royal Rumble, features a host of dream matches and mammoth 50-man Royal Rumble featuring the likes of Rey Mysterio, The Great Khali, MArk Henry among other RAW and SmackDown Live superstars.
The current WWE Intercontinental Champion speaks about his two big matches of the year and reveals how defeating The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 33 turned out to be a lot more emotional than expected.
WWE Raw results 11 december 2017: The 'monstrous' main-event of Monday Night Raw saw both Kane and Braun Strowman getting counted out, while two-thirds of The Shield notched up respective wins. The Big Red Machine and the Monster among Men continued to brawl even after the bell hand rung, with Strowman putting Kane through a table.
The much-anticipated World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Live event in India is just hours away with WWE superstar and former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal set to make his India debut in the main event of 'WWE Live Supershow' against Triple H at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi today evening.
One week removed from WWE Survivor Series that will see RAW and SmackDown Live superstars go head-to-head, Monday Night RAW had a stacked show and a surprise the size of a sledgehammer that is going to make team RAW the favourites heading in to the Houston for the pay-per-view.


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Q: Assign only one name to a matrix R I would like to assign a name to a matrix, not to every component to the matrix like R does, example:
a <- matrix(1:10, nrow=5)
names(a)

NULL

names(a) <- "this is a"
a

     [,1] [,2]
[1,]    1    6
[2,]    2    7
[3,]    3    8
[4,]    4    9
[5,]    5   10
attr(,"names")
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I would like that names(a) result on "This is a" only.

A: A matrix is a vector with dim attribute.  For a vector, the names are the names for each element.  So, assigning with names for a single element result in filling other elements with NA.  An option is to directly create an attribute
attr(a, "name") <- "this is a"
a
#     [,1] [,2]
#[1,]    1    6
#[2,]    2    7
#[3,]    3    8
#[4,]    4    9
#[5,]    5   10
#attr(,"name")
#[1] "this is a"

NOTE: It may be better to use a different value rather than names

The attributes can be accessed via
attributes(a)$name
#[1] "this is a"

attr(a, "name")
#[1] "this is a"

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To determine whether ceftazidime and imipenem, which target two different penicillin-binding proteins, result in different amounts of endotoxin and cytokine release in patients with gram-negative infection, plasma endotoxin, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha were measured during the first 24 h of antibiotic therapy in 27 patients with gram-negative infection who had been randomized to receive either ceftazidime 2 g t.i.d. (n=12) or imipenem/cilastatin 1 g t.i.d. (n=15). The source of infection was the digestive tract (n=13), the urinary tract (n=5), the respiratory tract (n=2), soft tissue (n=2), i.v. line (n=2), or other (n=3). After the first antibiotic injection, a significant increase in the median concentration of plasma interleukin-6 and plasma tumor necrosis factor alpha was noted, without significant differences related to the antibiotic administered. Antibiotic-induced endotoxemia was detectable in nine patients (including 7 with bacteremia). In conclusion, ceftazidime and imipenem had similar effects on endotoxin and cytokine release during the treatment of gram-negative infections.


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Factors that bind to RNA POLYMERASE III and aid in transcription. They include the assembly factors TFIIIA and TFIIIC and the initiation factor TFIIIB. All combine to form a preinitiation complex at the promotor that directs the binding of RNA POLYMERASE III.
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Northern California Voice Over & Documentary Productions
Mendonoma Coast
Documentaries In Progress
Seabiscuit Film Summary
Kwan Tai – Mendocino Taoist Temple
Start Here – First Mendocino Film Festival
A Labor of Love – Filmmakers Quests for Storytelling
The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed to promote the cultural legacy of Ridgewood Ranch in Willits, California, the home and final resting place of the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit through historic preservation, environmental conservation and public education.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently designated Ridgewood Ranch as one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Without a focused historic preservation and land conservation effort, Ridgewood Ranch is at risk for development and too could be lost.
The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation is dedicated to preserving the remaining 5,000 acres of Charles Howard's Ridgewood Ranch by restoring historic buildings and conserving the Ranch's creeks, oak woodlands, old growth redwoods and open rangeland. The SHF is working closely with the Mendocino Land Trust to purchase conservation easements to limit development and protect resources through a permanent deed restriction. The Foundation is collaborating with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and others, to secure historic preservation easements for the historic sites on the property and to rehabilitate and preserve the Howard family residential buildings, the mare barn and other ranch structures.
The Foundation's Goal
The Foundation's ultimate goal is to create a living museum by continuing Ridgewood's 150-year history as a working ranch. The Foundation is committed to develop, maintain and expand educational programs that reflect the broad cultural heritage of the Ranch, including the occupation by the Northern Pomo Indians and the development of the land as a working ranch by a succession of owners, including Charles Howard who retired his champion racehorse Seabiscuit here in 1940. The Foundation will focus on recreational and interpretive programs that will increase public access and enhance the understanding of Ridgewood Ranch as a rich historical, cultural and natural resource.
The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation will carry on the legacy of Charles Howard and the Golden Rule Church Association.
Individuals interested in directly contributing to the preservation and conservation of Ridgewood Ranch should send a donation to the Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation at 16200 North Highway 101, Willits, CA 95490.
The Frank R. Howard Foundation is a non-profit behind the new, $64M state-of-the-art Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital, an acute general care hospital opening in 2015 in nearby Willits.
The foundation also establishes, promotes and supports programs that maintain, as well as improve, health care for the entire Northern Mendocino County.
Charles S. Howard, Seabiscuit's owner, and Doc Babcock founded the original hospital almost 90 years ago in 1927. It was built after Charles' 16year-old son Frank died in a tragic auto accident on the ranch. That was during a time where there were no hospitals to save him.
The foundation has ongoing fundraising efforts to finish the hospital campus, senior housing, wellness center, maintain its 8-acre garden that will provide fresh produce to its patients, among many other healthcare programs that benefit the community.
Seabiscuit Therapeutic Riding Center at Ridgewood Ranch
Teaching Riding as an Access to Learning – This story about founder and board member Erin Livingston Holzhauer, is from an article written by the Community Foundation.
Erin [Livingston Holzhauer] has an amazing story to tell – the story of a young 4-H member who dreamt of helping others and then turned her dream into a reality.
Erin loves horses. She grew up riding on the 5,000 acres of idyllic hills and meadows of the historic Ridgewood Ranch. When she was 10 years old, she and friends Aimee Swearengin and Daniel Bartholomew had an idea to "give back" by using this love of horses to help kids who have physical or emotional challenges. After researching therapeutic riding programs, they took their project idea to the Mendocino 4-H and created a program called the "Mendocino County 4-H TRAIL". TRAIL stands for "teaching riding as an access to independence and learning."
As Erin, Aimee and Daniel grew older, they left the Mendocino area and continued to gain experience working with people with disabilities. Erin returned to Mendocino County after teaching vocational skills to disabled people in San Diego. Equipped with new technical skills and knowledge, she found a position as the only paid employee of the TRAIL program. Several years later, the well established therapeutic riding program, known today as the Ridgewood TRAIL Riders Association, is continuing to serve young people with varying degrees of abilities. (The Mendocino County 4-H TRAIL is also alive and well, under the "umbrella" of the Ridgewood TRAIL Riders, Association.)
When we were at the ranch, ten-year old Jesse arrived after school for his weekly ride on a horse named "Kiss." Hold out your cheek or hand for "Kiss" and you'll discover she is aptly named. Jesse, confined to a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, was placed on Kiss' back by volunteers Diane Cannon (board member) and Joan Whitney ("star volunteer"). Joan and Diane were side walkers spotting Jesse as he rode a two mile trail ride loop around the ranch. With cerebral palsy, a person's muscles are rigid. "We want his muscles to relax," Erin noted. "The motion of the horse mimics regular walking. You'll see Jesse hold his legs tight to the back of the horse and then relax as he rides. By the end of the ride, his legs will relax around the horse."
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2019 Prize
Nigeria 2014
Uganda 2013
The Caine Prize
Caine Prize Judges' Series - Judging The Caine by Ahmed Rajab
Reading the 133 short stories submitted for the 2018 Caine Prize was a daunting task, in the sense of being intimidating. I don't remember having been in a similar quandary before.
Part of the problem was the luminosity of African talent on the pages. It was dazzling. It was difficult to select a few gems from among the jewels we encountered. The onus was on the four of us to subjectively decide on what objectively we saw on the pages.
There was another matter that vexed my mind when we met in the sedate surroundings of the Royal Overseas League in London to decide on the shortlist on 29th April. I was torn by the inclusion of fairly established authors in the same basket as the relatively new ones. Luckily I need not had worried. My three colleagues were of the same opinion that we should give preference to emerging writers.
It was not a case of penalising success. Yet the world would be an unfair place if established success is allowed to crowd out new talent. The operative word is "emerging" rather than young.
There is also something to be said for giving due recognition to the smaller publishing outlets in Africa that are producing admirable literary works.
The measure of a good story should be in the story-telling as a vehicle of transporting ideas – the marrying of structure with wisdom or even the grande idée of the narrative, adopting a bold vision which goes beyond the ordinary. The short story defines itself as short. As such it should be compact and inelastic.
A few of the stories are multilayered, grappling with myriad thematic preoccupations — ranging from the politics of identity, sci-fi, gender equity, and changing social mores. It is impressive to see how some capture the eruption of emotions or the politics of memory.
But where there is squalor, deprivation and tortured souls, the collective narrative of the tortured is hemmed in. And it, too, becomes tortured.
In depicting such situations a few writers have been bold enough to subvert grammar and syntax to create a fresh language, although rough at the edges. It is spoken in a social landscape where the powerless speak truth to power in a manner that somehow at least frees them from the perimeters of oppression through their subversion of polite language and ownership of the alternative diction. In a way, it empowers them.
The human condition is a political condition and should, of necessity, be dissected through the prism of power relations which essentially translate into politics.
The Caine has come into its own with exacting standards and expectations. These stories do not disappoint. Indeed, some of them are unexpected literary and metaphorical gifts. They give us a glimpse of the many ways that one can be a successful writer. They are offerings by consummate storytellers who happen to be African.
Written by Ahmed Rajab, 2018 Caine Prize Judge, find out more about the judges here.
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1990' Delta Rim #40 SN#YM0122.is a high Pressure Metering Machine for dispensing 2 component reactive chemical systems at high pressure. This model machine is designed to have the capability to mold filler systems, non-corrosive material up to 5,000 centipoises. The unit is offered AS IS, Where IS. It is in extremely nice condition, clean and is reported to have low hours on the machine. It was removed from a lab environment. All documentation is on hand. The unit is as clean as they get.
With external access for easy maintenance). Driven by dual Baldor 7.5 HP motors.
Painted with chemical resistant paint.
4 gallon-jacketed tanks with lids rated at 115 PSIG for use in lab.
Pneumatic driven agitator for one of the 4-gallon tanks.
For continuous monitoring of dispense parameters.
One touch control for smooth vertical travel of mix head in vertical position by 36". Or range of 17" to 53" off of floor.
Rim Pack 10 HP, 7.5 kw motor – 80-gallon reservoir.
Low Pressure Re-circulation: maintains temperature and stable viscosities.
Mounted on HP lines of both components, adjustable parameters.
High-pressure limits will shut down machine if parameters exceeded.
Closed loop oilier and condensate trap.
to the shaft seal area of the ISO metering pump.
Prevents chemical depletion and possible cavitation of metering pumps.
High Flow Basket Filter mounted between Raw material tanks and the metering pumps. Both equipped with sediment drain.
Unit controls chemical component temperatures, employing heat exchange circuits and on and off heating for both streams.
Machine was originally manufactured to enable them to have this option.
Ross ME401 - In Line Mixer / emulsifier- this unit was not part of the original purchase package from Gusmer, but was added later. I am unsure of what the application or function of the unit is, but I theorize it may have been used to nucleate one of the components. It may have also been the conduit of how they were deploying a filler to the system.
Additional mix head was purchased separately for $13,500. It appears to be in like new condition.
Additional plunger rod included with various other gaskets and seals to rebuild pump.
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Following on from the huge success of her first makeup range with Estée Lauder, Victoria Beckham released her second collaboration with the brand in August 2017 and used the VB X Estée Lauder collection for her SS18 runway show at NYFW this week.
As with the original collection, the VB X Estée Lauder collection is inspired by some of Victoria Beckham's favorite cities, London, Paris, Miami and LA. For Victoria Beckham's runway show, she kept the makeup fresh and natural. With dewy skin, glossy eyelids and using the collections new Eye Ink Mascara kept lashes full bodied. The overall look was youthful, fresh and quietly confident, perfectly reflecting the minimalistic yet strong femininity of the SS18 RTW collection.


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Two rackets dealing in dangerous steroids dismantled
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Greek Police (ELAS) investigators have dismantled two rackets dealing in banned performance enhancing drugs, mainly in bodybuilding circles.
At the center of the case are two unnamed individuals who are said to be prominent figures in that sport and a 40-year-old man suspected of running a lab that produced the drugs as well as antidotes to deal with adverse side-effects. The businessman, who is said to have been the leader of one of the two rackets, also allegedly ran a small printing workshop in Athens that produced labels so that the drugs appeared legitimate.
A total of nine people, aged from 24 to 57 years old, have been arrested so far in the regions of Attica and neighboring Viotia, and thousands of pills and other evidence have been confiscated.
The first of the two rackets was allegedly responsible for importing the materials used to make the dangerous drugs from China, Bulgaria and Austria, producing the steroids in the 40-year-old's lab and then selling them to other rackets or athletes in Greece and abroad, mainly Cyprus and Germany.
The second racket was mostly active online and was run by a 33-year-old who lives abroad and is being sought by authorities.
Together the two gangs are suspected of having generated profits in excess of 300,000 euros from their illegal activities.


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This White Powder Gold was made using a variation of the John Hudson method with Glacier Rock Dust, Organic Dolomite Lime, and reconstituted Dead Sea Salt Water.
Glacial Rock Dust contains a broad range of trace minerals, many of which have been slowly lost through the ages on commercial farmland, by erosion, leaching and farming practices. Glacial Rock Dust is a natural mineral product which is produced over many thousands of years by glacial action.
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Glacial Rock Dust is made from a wide variety of rocks which contain a broad spectrum of trace minerals that are collected and pulverized by the expansion/contraction action of the glacier. As the glacier recedes, it leaves behind deposits of "glacial moraine". These deposits are mined, dried, and screened for agricultural and horticultural re‐mineralization.
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For a long time I've been wanting to share my story about leaving corporate America to be a full-time entrepreneur. It's a journey I only dreamed of and cannot believe it's been 8 years! I want to share how I concluded it was the right time for me to go out on my own, and how I prepared for it. So with the encouragement and power of Olay behind me, I am sharing every detail of my being fearless story of pursuing my dreams of running my own business and hope by sharing my journey, it might encourage you to be fearless in your own life!
This post is dedicated to my dad. Thanks dad for being the ultimate successful entrepreneurial example – and encouraging me to do anything I wanted!
I moved to LA jobless and figured I would find a job eventually. Actually, my dad insisted I just move down there and told me he would support me for a year until I could find a job. I found myself working on major studio production lots, and reported off the red carpet for E! Entertainment's online reporting. I evaluated my lifestyle and wanted to catch up to get ahead and I decided to move to Phoenix to accept a position with The Arizona Republic. Then, I watched friends earn higher pay as they moved into the public relations field, and I decided to move to marketing for a higher salary.
Each year I asked for a significant raise, about $5-$10k.
After a year with the newspaper, I decided it was time to leave and I interviewed and accepted a position at a new company as marketing commutations specialist/senior graphic designer. Each year I asked for a significant raise, about $5-$10k. I've always been a go-getter. If you work in corporate, I highly encourage you to prepare for yearly reviews. Do your research and find what your position is getting paid in various markets and print out all the praises of emails, highlight your work, and list your accomplishments that year and say what you think you deserve to earn at your yearly meeting. I always got what I asked for, if not close to it!
I had a graphic design business, I had created as an LLC when I was a reporter for The Arizona Republic. I did side work, branding for other businesses, building websites and logos. My graphic design experience with my side-hustle is what got me in the door to the marketing job. They had started small but it was getting busier. I made at least $1k a month extra.
I had debated asking to go part-time with my marketing job and working my side hustle because the numbers looked like it was do-able to still make a living. My request was approved, then the market took a hard crash and I decided to stay put and told my corporate job. I was thankful they were fine with my change of mind and let me stay. I put that dream on hold, but financially as a single woman, I knew it wasn't a smart idea to try to make a dream happen in a very uncertain market.
I know you can't just jump into the ocean without preparing to swim and having a lifeboat ready.
So I kept preparing for when I would jump.
A few years later, I was running two side hustles instead of one – graphic design and photography. I worked at home on evenings and weekends and took PTO to take my client meetings and photoshoots. I wanted a creative outlet and doing these jobs fulfilled me creatively – feminine graphic design and creating beautiful images just moved my soul. I desired to create what I wanted to, the graphic design jobs I was working on the temporary housing industry didn't fuel my creativity. I loved the work culture but I desired to create beautiful things on my own terms.
It was my four-year review, and I was offered a small raise. They expected me to counter, as I always did, but they weren't expecting what I was about to propose.
Instead of a raise, I asked for every Friday off. I would use that time to work and build up my side-hustle of graphic design and photography.
Instead of a raise, I asked for every Friday off. I would use that time to work and build up my photography business. This idea came right after I had returned from attending a photography conference in Vegas. My girlfriend practically threw me in the car after and drove me to attend after I won a free ticket off Twitter.
My boss proposed I work 4 days a week, 10 hour days to make the 40 hours. I would have died out of boredom. The whole point was to do less, so I said I wanted 32 hours week, 4 days a week, with benefits – something uncommon for anyone working under 40 hours a week. But it was a deal, I had every Friday off, worked 32 hours a week at the same salary I had been at the year before. The value was worth more than any raise to me.
Fridays became my days to continually build up my business, take meetings, photoshoots, network, prepare for shooting Saturday weddings.
Things were changing in the corporate job I was at – the company was shifting, people were leaving, managers, a new CEO. I suddenly got called back in to work 40 hours a week (at the same pay, what the heck) by the new CEO. It was the craziest transition period and I hated coming back to work 5 days a week so I didn't lose my job. My boss had left and so no one cared we had made a deal.
I grumbly returned to work on Fridays and HR begged me to stay put just stay for a little longer, so I did. And in a few weeks I would soon find out why.
The economy wasn't that great, I was paid well, I would have been crazy to just say bye to security, a good job, benefits, but I was making good income on the side and I was convinced that if I had more time to dedicate to it, it would flourish. Not sure if it would make enough as my marketing job, but I could probably sacrifice a few things and survive. I crunched numbers, I could happen.
I prayed to get fired. On my knees, I quieted my heart and prayed to God that if it was the right time, for God to help me – get me fired me from my secure, good paying, corporate job.
So, I prayed to get fired. On my knees, I quieted my heart and prayed to God that if he thought it was the right time, I would be laid off from my job. I had no guts to walk away myself. I wanted to so badly, but I was scared. In faith, in my heart I told myself if God were to deliver my prayers of getting fired, I would faithfully take that time and put my heart and soul into working for myself. If it didn't work out I would know it wasn't meant to be. But I wanted to know, I had to know – my entrepreneur heart had to know if I could do it.
At the end of the year, I took a few days of PTO. I was at home and finished up an in-person interview for a women's business website. I was asked, "What is the future of Diana Elizabeth Photography and Silver Spoon Studio?" I answered with a smile, "To hopefully take those businesses full-time and work for myself." And when she left my home office, my phone rang from corporate.
It was HR. I was being let go. I didn't feel any panic as the voice on the other line softly told me what was happening. There was peace. It made perfect sense, this was the answer to my prayers. HR also told me I would be getting a 5-week severance for every year I worked there. I knew this was the reason she told me to stay put, and she told me she knew this was my chance to shine.
When I hung up the phone I smiled – the big smile you feel up through your cheeks, pure joy. I felt like I was in a dream for a few minutes and then I got on my knees and praised God for giving me the opportunity I wanted. This was my time to keep my end of the bargain. I asked God to do His work, and it was time for me to do mine.
I was single living by myself with a mortgage to pay on my townhome. No roommate, no boyfriend, maybe a small amount of savings, but barely enough, and had been living shamelessly paycheck to paycheck because I assumed my corporate job would always be there filling up my bank account. My mom thought I'd move back home to Northern California, she didn't understand I didn't live in Phoenix for any job in particular, but I had legitimately built a life I loved here.
I decided I would give myself a year. A full year. It was going to be a new year in a few days anyway and at the end of the year I would evaluate and see if I gave it a good run and if I'd go back to corporate.
While I prepared to leave corporate America by building up my business, I didn't exactly build up my bank account! Something I didn't think about so thank goodness for the severance.
It was going to be a new year in a few days so I decided I would give it a full year and at the end of the year I would evaluate. And if at any time if I felt like I couldn't make my mortgage, feed myself, or survive in any way, I would go back into the corporate world. There was no shame, I never want to pretend things are going well when they aren't and suffering for those consequences because of pride. I didn't have any pride, I just wanted to see if I could make it work.
Then I started to really prepare for the days ahead.
I cancelled my eyelash extensions. I promised to forfeit Starbucks. I cancelled my unused LA Fitness gym membership. I was at Staples and scoffed at the price of laser jet ink – $75!? Everything seemed expensive, I was saving like crazy.
I sent an email out to everyone in my email address book telling them I was going full-time with my graphic design and photography business. It was my only means of survival. Please send work. I posted a video on YouTube announcing the big news.
I sent an email out to everyone in my address book announcing I was going full-time with my graphic design and photography businesses. It was my only means of survival. Please send work. I posted a video on YouTube announcing the big news (1:30 is where I announce it). I kept praying. I posted on Facebook to remind everyone, and then I got on my knees and prayed more.
My support system delivered. My best girlfriends helped me man a booth at the Phoenix Bridal Show. I was sent referrals, some hired me (many I think as a favor), one of my best friends refused to take my graphic design help for free and left me a check for $75 (thanks Nic). I hustled. I networked like I never had before. I did whatever it took to get my name out there and met up for coffee, and supported other entrepreneurs.
Then, my bank account grew! From saving and working hard, I never had so much in an account, ever! I am embarrassed to say that because of frivolous immature spending habits. But this time, life was uncertain, work came in waves, so I squirreled away money. I took every job I could with small modeling jobs to making invitations for parties. I finally understood the value of a dollar. My dad always told me I would make more money working for myself than for others, and my first year I made double the amount I made in my corporate job.
I got married two years later, my income went down a bit with our moving and me slowly transiting out of weddings, but that is the life of an entrepreneur! I am back on top now adding blogging to what I do and I love the flexibility to be my own boss. I do make a living, I'm often asked that and I don't often spit out numbers, there was one month I made maybe $50 because I decided not to work and go on vacations. I laughed when I looked at my reports but I didn't care, that was my choice and I love that I can take a month off and do whatever I want!
I wouldn't be where I am today, doing what I love, if it weren't for my supportive husband who is behind the scenes taking my photos, or my girlfriends who help in their own ways. It's a team effort for all of us to build up each other's dreams.
If you've made it to the end of this post, thank you for reading all of my story. Perhaps you want some tips or advice on when it's a good time to leave corporate and stop working for the man. And maybe you've been praying to God or you need something to happen in order for you to make it happen.
Only consider leaving your corporate job when you feel comfortable. If you are not making enough money doing your side hustle, then depending on it for full-time income isn't going to earn you a living and is quite scary. I wouldn't suggest you are ready yet. Instead, build it up on the side and see it for what it really is until you are in a financial position to pursue it full-time and give it a go (saved up enough, have another source of income). Or if you want to go, save up enough in the bank first to pay your bills for a year, to give you enough cushion and time to pursue it!
Don't just ask others to help you, also ask others how you can help them. Everyone wants a referral, but having a network of building referrals and sending work to each other is what will keep your phone ringing – or email inbox full. Ask people how you can help them. I bumped into a friend at lunch, he offered to shoot me for free and later that day I got a call for a job and I passed it along to him. Help others and they will help you too.
You have nothing to lose. You can set a time limit on how long you will give yourself to give it a shot. I knew that if it didn't work out I could go back to corporate, I had a good resume and a college degree, and I could always say I ran two businesses for a while and decided being an entrepreneur wasn't for me – that's a pretty big accomplishment that deserves respect!
Ask for work from home days or days off. Instead of leaving your job, ask to work from home (it's the new thing now anyway) or instead of a raise, propose a day off so you only work 4 days a week. It will give you more time that you need to work on your side hustle and perhaps doing both puts you in not only a happy place, but also a more secure one.
Try, try again. A photographer shared a personal story of when he tried to pursue photography on his own and it didn't work out, he went back to corporate for a year to feed his family. He realized he didn't set up his business properly so he took time to reevaluate it and then left again and he was full-time once again, more successful the second time. I admired he wasn't prideful and his story stuck with me that I knew I could always try again.
It's been 8 years and counting and I can't believe I've been able to continue doing what I love on my own schedule and have met so many amazing people along the way.
This was a long post, but I knew it would be which is why it's taken a long time to write. I wanted to give you the details and give glory to God for answering my prayers, putting in the right people in my life to encourage me and set the path for me – from my friend's advice to my boss who gave me Fridays off, to all the friends who modeled and posed for me so I could build my portfolio and spread the word about what I did so I could feed myself. And thank you to the friends who refused to take anything for free and left checks for me and paid for meals to take care of me along the way. I love you so much!
I also answer questions about entrepreneurship so you can read them in this post here.
What's your fearless story? Did you go move somewhere unknown and far away? Take a chance on something unknown? Share in the comments.
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Love this post. Thanks for sharing a part of your life.
Thanks for always being supportive, love you!
Congrats to you. Persistance and wisdom in when to make a move and when not to is so key. Here's to many more years of entrepreneurial successs!
This is inspiring, thank you for your story! I'm two months into quitting corporate American for freelance design & writing, and it's been rewarding. Hearing other's journeys gives me extra motivation to stick to it.
Hi Julia, thank you for taking the time to read it! How exciting that you did it too, you can definitely make it! I took every job I could, I was hungry and if you truly want it to work, you will!! I believe in you!


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Sturgeon finally decides Cambo oil field should not go ahead
Kieran Andrews
Wednesday November 17 2021, 8.10am, The Times
Environmental activists have put pressure on Nicola Sturgeon to oppose drilling at the Cambo site west of Shetland
COLIN HATTERSLEY
Nicola Sturgeon has ended months of speculation by announcing that the Cambo oilfield should not go ahead.
The first minister has been under pressure from environmental activists to formally oppose drilling at the site west of Shetland but declined to do so.
She repeatedly called on Boris Johnson to "reassess" the application with powers of approval sitting with the UK government.
But yesterday Sturgeon said: "I don't think we can go extracting more new oil and gas for ever. That's why we've moved away from the policy of maximum economic recovery and I don't think we can continue to give the go-ahead to new oil fields so I don't think Cambo should get the green light.
"I am not the one taking that decision so