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Q: How can I make my Python script sound an alarm when a specified user creates a new tweet? I am currently experimenting with python-twitter along with the Twitter API, and am making a script that sounds the print "\a" alarm when a user uploads a new tweet.
So far I have this function:
def tweets():
    statuses = api.GetUserTimeline('username')
    tweets = [s.text for s in statuses]
    latest = tweets[0]
    prev = tweets[1]
    time.sleep(10)
    print latest

It works so far as retrieving and printing the latest tweet every 10 seconds. However, how can I store the latest tweet from the last iteration of the loop (I have the function looping indefinitely) and compare it to the latest tweet in the current iteration? My idea is, that if these two are different, then print "\a" will sound.

A: This should accomplish the general idea:
latest = None
errors = False

while not errors:
    try:
        statuses = api.GetUserTimeline('username')
        tweets = [s.text for s in statuses]
    except Exception:  # handle specific exception(s) here
        errors = True
        continue

    if latest and latest != tweets[0]:
        print "\a"  # sound
        latest = tweets[0]  # set new latest tweet for next iteration

    time.sleep(10)


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Ride 2 Fataga Temisas 85km 2300m The ride today is long and throws a constant series of false flat uphill drags which will take their toll on riders who ride too hard in the early sections or don't refuel adequately at the appropriate points.We start climbing directly from the start through the urban resort area and out onto the open climb to Mirador de Fataga, 10km in with 450m completed, the sun will usually be strong at your 4 o' clock and there's no shade. From that point here we replenish the water, we descend sharply to 200m, plateau for 300m and start climbing up to Fataga for a coffee break.The climb thereafter is a 4km 10% at the start and comes down to 7% ave from 600 to 950m to the Pipeline, the surface is excellent, no wind and great scenery.Water replenish here and descend 300m fast road to Santa Lucia with short climb 3km up into village.From here it's a 40km loop down to Era de Cardon, fast twisty road and the road drops further down to Aguimes, then we turn back up to our right to Temisas. The wind will be blowing quite strong from your 3 o'clock for an energy sapping 16km back to the top, from there a descent back to Santa Lucia for lunch, our hotel Las Tirajanas is visible above us, 6km away. This final section climbs consistently and steepens up at the end. With final pitch in the last 300m to hotel.The hotel has a heated outdoor pool with steam room and saunas included in the trip. Massages can be prebooked too. 2 nights here.


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With SecDB, a Groundbreaking Risk Management Platform is Born
ThemeS: Clients | Innovation
Securities Database, known as SecDB, is developed in 1993 and becomes the backbone of Goldman Sachs' risk analytics platform for securities.
1993 marked a significant milestone in Goldman Sachs' technological history, with the development of a proprietary software system called Securities DataBase ("SecDB"), a platform to price trades and assess risk for trading positions. The system was spearheaded by a distinguished team of Goldman Sachs "strats," multi-disciplinary specialists who blend quantitative finance, engineering, and technology to design solutions across many areas of the business.
SecDB was originally conceived as a risk-management platform for the firm's foreign exchange sales and trading business in J. Aron—one that would allow Goldman Sachs to be continually aware of potential losses from any inventory position. SecDB was first launched on November 24, 1992. Once proven successful in currencies and commodities, the firm looked to apply SecDB to other businesses within Goldman Sachs such that risk across the entire firm could be aggregated and measured in an integrated manner.
Diagram from the notebook of Michael Dubno, one of the original members of the SecDB team
The firm's traders could access SecDB from their computers and use the system to measure the risk of loss related to a given position to perform scenario analysis on how the position might perform under different future circumstances, and even to determine a price to charge the trade's counterparty. At an enterprise level, Goldman Sachs' firmwide risk functions could use SecDB to aggregate trading risks across the entire firm.
At the same time as the firm was deploying technology across internal functions, Goldman Sachs also recognized the value of being able to connect with clients and share information electronically. In 1995, the firm launched the GS Financial WorkbenchSM, a website that both clients and employees could use to download research reports, access earnings and valuation models, submit trades, monitor accounts, build and view presentations, calculate derivative prices and view market data.
In 2013, SecDB was also made available to Goldman Sachs' institutional clients through a platform called Marquee. A collection of web-based applications designed to deliver value-added content such as trade ideas and analysis, Marquee marked another milestone in Goldman Sachs' digital journey—one that deepened the firm's client relationships and reinforced its position as a leader in technological innovation.
This article was originally published as part of a series commemorating the 150th anniversary of Goldman Sachs' founding in 1869.
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the ignorance of the Twitter-verse.
Why focus on tax records? Why not include medical records or school records?
This is just ALL political, not based on anything else. After this, there will be something else.


whats happening with the national soccer team of Mexico?
I think that what the first person said is true. Team Mexico just needs to think that there always facing Brazil. When they face Brazil or Germany, they play AMAZING. They almost always dominate more that the Brazilian Team. The last 4 games of Mex vs Bra, Mexico won. EVen with Ronaldo or Ronaldihno or Adriano. But when they face a, well not a powerhouse like Brazil, (Trinidad and Tobago for example) they lost 2-1, and that game TnT played alot better. Maybe b/c it was there last chance to get into the 2006 World Cup, buh Mexico should still have given them a challange. This always happens with Mexico. When recently, when they face Powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, France, they win, tie, or rarely lose by 1 goal. And almost always play better. But again, when facing a team like, Guatemala, they dont play at there best. I guess cuz they dont rele care, buh one should always play at their best. That is why they shouldnt under estimate Iran and Angola this WC'06.
Are African players/national teams considered better than Mexico?
Why is it that African players like Eto, Drogba, Webo, etc. play or have played for big teams like Barca, Milan, Chelsea etc. and are nominated for played of the year awards and other awards while it's not common to see Mexican players playing for teams like that and/or are never nominated for prestigious awards? Isn't Mexico considered a better national team than those African players? Or are those African players/teams now considered better and more prestigious than Mexico?
Starter Strikers for Mexico National team…….?
what do you think the starter strikers for mexico should be?
in my opinion Vuoso and Nery(needs to get playing time) should be our main strikers but whats your opinion?
In my opinion Gio and Carlos Vela are not suppose to be in Mexico NT. The job is just too hard for them and they are too inexperienced and no offense but scared and dumb too.
The forward should be Nery Castillo only, with Arce and Guardado being mid-attackers. If Nery is unavaliable os isn't working out good then Bravo should be the next guy, or have both of them on the field.


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The 1968 Nobel Prize in Medicine
By Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Reviewed by Sally Robertson, B.Sc.
The 1968 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded jointly to Marshall W. Nirenberg, Har Gobind Khorana, and Robert W. Holley. These scientists were recognized "for their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis."
Robert W. Holley was born in Illinois, USA. When he received the Nobel Prize, he was affiliated with Cornell University, NY, USA. Marshall W. Nirenberg was born in NY, USA. He was affiliated with the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA, at the time of the award.
Har Gobind Khorana was born in Raipur, India, and was affiliated with the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA when he received the award. All three scientists were recognized for their work on the genetic code and its significance in transfer of information from DNA to protein.
The deciphering of the genetic code
Nirenberg and Khorana Discover the "Codon"
By around 1960, the basic chemical pathways through which DNA instructs protein synthesis had been established. However, the genetic code had not yet been cracked.
Marshall Nirenberg, Har Gobind Khorana, and their colleagues, were the first to determine the genetic code and show how the nucleic acid bases, with their alphabet made up of A, U, G, and C, determine the sequence of the 20 different amino acids during protein synthesis.
In 1961, Nirenberg, a biochemist from the National Institute of Arthritic and Metabolic Diseases, described the first base "triplet," a set of three nucleotides that make up a codon. The triplet coded for one of the twenty amino acids used to build proteins. This groundbreaking discovery led to the deciphering of the entire genetic code over the next five years.
A series of test-tube experiments were conducted by Nirenberg and German scientist Johann Matthaei. They added RNA chains containing only one of the 4 bases of RNA - A, G, U, and C – to a "cell free system." Radioactively tagged amino acids were also added to this system.
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When a "poly-U"—RNA having only uracil bases was added to the system, radioactive measurements indicated the production of protein-like molecules made up entirely of one single amino acid - phenylalanine. This led the researchers to conclude that the base triplet UUU drives the addition of phenylalanine to growing polypeptide chains.
Continuing this technique, Nirenberg proceeded to decipher 35 base triplets by 1963 and more than 60 triplets by 1966, all of which contained three specifically ordered bases. As there were a total of 4 bases in RNA, there were 64 possible codons or triplets in the genetic code.
This meant that more than one codon could code for one amino acid, thus making the code redundant. For instance, the codons AAG and AAA code for lysine. Eventually, three of the codons - UAG, UAA, and UGA - were found to be STOP codons that signal the end of amino acid chains.
Har Gobind Khorana, a researcher from the University of Wisconsin, extended and adapted Nirenberg's work. He devised biochemical methods for producing synthetic RNA with specifically located nucleotides. The first of these nucleic acids was made up of a repeating sequence of the two nucelotides U and C, which, after translation, gave an amino acid chain made up of serine and leucine. Synthetic RNA was used later to ascertain the remainder of the genetic code.
Robert holley and nucleic acid structure
Robert Holley from Cornell University discovered a particular type of nucleic acid, transfer RNA (tRNA) and in 1965, deciphered its structure. It was the first time the structure of a biologically active nucleic acid had been established. It emerged that tRNA was the mystery molecule that Crick had proposed ten years previously in his "Adapter Hypothesis."
Seven years after the first codon of the genetic code was described, Nirenberg, Khorana, and Holley received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968.
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CM Magazine: Peter and Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths.
Peter and Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths.
New York, NY: First Second/Roaring Brook Press (Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books), 2018.
Moving at a most unsloth-like pace, Ernesto quickly crosses a shaky swinging footbridge over an abyss, swims a river, and traverses tall grasslands before reaching the ocean. Of course, having never ever seen an ocean, Ernesto treats it like just another river and begins swimming. Before Ernesto can become exhausted and drown, he is rescued by a whale called Louie who, upon hearing the purpose of Ernesto's quest, agrees to assist him by taking him to see the sky above a dessert, and there a camel teaches Ernesto about a number of the constellations in the night sky. In the mountains past the dessert, Ernesto then encounters a fox and a racoon who tell him about another piece of sky he must see, the Arctic's Northern Lights. Precisely how Ernesto gets to the Arctic is not explained, but there Ernesto encounters one of the animals Peter warned him about – a bear, this one being of the polar variety. Realizing that he has now seen enough sky, Ernesto calls upon Louie the whale to rescue him and take him home.
Meanwhile, during the period Ernesto has been experiencing all of his new sky events, Peter has been worrying about his absent best friend. Fearing that "Ernesto could get eaten by a BEAR", Peter decides, "I must bring him back!" Cautiously, a fearful Peter makes his way down the tree before following the same route that Ernesto had previously taken to the ocean. Though Ernesto had crossed the footbridge and river with aplomb, both of these "obstacles" pose major challenges for Peter. However, with the guidance of Murphy, a macaw, who flies above the bridge and encourages Peter to look up at him rather than down into the chasm, Peter is able to safely reach the other side. Stepping stones get Peter part way across the river before he must screw up his courage and swim the rest. Finally, Peter reaches the ocean where he realizes, "Ernesto could have gone ANYWHERE from here!" Annable intersperses Peter's "scenes" between those of Ernesto so that their adventures are occurring in parallel.
Lamenting in song that Ernesto will never return, Peter is assured by a trio of oceanside crabs that "Your buddy will come back", and they offer to help him keep watch on the ocean. Time passes, and the quartet fall asleep only to be awakened by the shouts of a group of monkeys who are yelling the name of one of their missing numbers. When the strength of Peter's loud shout summons the missing monkey, the monkeys decide to reciprocate and join in Peter's ocean-directed call for Ernesto. By chance, this call coincides with the whale's arriving from the Arctic with Ernesto on his back. As the pair hug each other, they say simultaneously, "YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE ADVENTURE I HAD!" Back in their tree that night, Ernesto shares the constellations overhead while acknowledging that bears might be a little scary.
Annable's cartoon illustrations are delightful, and, while Ernesto and Peter are simply rendered, their facial expressions and posture perfectly capture the mood and emotions of what is occurring at any point in their adventures. Though Annable tends to employ three or four panels per page, his comic book-like cartoons with their speech bubbles are presented in various groupings which offer visual variety but more importantly provide appropriate emphasis. For example, when Ernesto encounters the footbridge, Annable simply presents it from Ernesto's eye level in a half-page panel; however, when Peter must cross the same bridge, Annable utilizes a full-page illustration, and the viewer is looking at Peter as he stands at one side of the bridge that spans an obviously deep chasm, the illustration thereby underlining how potentially dangerous the crossing is for Peter.
Peter & Ernesto is a wonderful story of friendship, and readers will identify with one or both of the fun, albeit different, characters. Next to come is Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths.


Working in care of the elderly offers great rewards according to a young man who works in the headquarters of Brindley Healthcare in Convoy. Liam Deeney has worked in the wonderful establishment surrounded by picturesque gardens since the tender age of seventeen, working through his ranks and achieving the position of Projects manager in Donegal, Mayo and Kildare.
On Thursday last, Brentwood Manor hosted the national tea day at the Brentwood Manor Nursing home in Convoy. Members of the public, residents, their families and staff all enjoyed a magnificent day with refreshments, music and craic. Liam was delighted with the success of the event and the monies raised will go towards Alzeimer Society Ireland.
wonderful foods that they were invited to eat at tables adorned with bluebells.
of the day. As laughter lined the corridors he knew he had brought smiles to faces and lightened the resident's day which, in turn, lifted his own heart.
then on I had an interest in it. I will be working with Amanda at Brindley Healthcare for six years this summer, the years have just flew in. I started when I was 17 years of age. It is good to get up in the morning and feel happy about going to work. It is so good to feel like that," he said.
At the moment Liam is looking ahead to the near future and is excited about the future opening of the Men's Shed and the opening of a Well Being suite at Brindley and Brentwood Manor on June 2. Both facilities promise great rewards to the residents that are enjoying their golden years in Convoy.
"We are opening a Well Being Suite here on June 2. It should be a great day. We are also opening a Men's Shed for men to go out and talk and socialise and enjoy each other's company whilst reminiscing. I am certain that they will enjoy that," he said.
Liam realises that his work can, at times, be difficult but insists that the rewards greatly outweigh the work and the hours that he and the caring staff carry out there.
"It's hard work but it is very good craic. It is well worth it when you see a residents face light up. The rewards are great. They love to listen to music and to dance," he said.
Liam spends a lot of time considering what event he might host that the residents would like to enjoy. He listens to the radio, reads the newspaper and trawls the internet for new, exciting and suitable ideas.
me with ideas and most of the time they are very good ideas, and I then discuss them with Amanda and organise the events. At Brindley Healthcare we all work as a team to develop great results " he said.
In his spare time, good hearted Liam continues to take part in events that are raising money for charities. He has taken part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' three times to date. Whilst he enjoyed the event, he also states that it was very hard work.
and then when it is all over you wonder what you are going to do with your evening because you are not used to having spare time on your hands. When the dancing and the practice is over, you do miss the people that you danced with and the craic that you had. All the hard work is worth it on the night though," he said.
Liam appreciates the extra spare time that he has accumulated since his practice sessions finished. Each day he comes into his office and is busy from early morning to late evening. During his time he deals with work that his managing directors allocate him and during the day he helps as best he can where it is needed.
Liam believes that working with the elderly is something that carries its own merits. From a young age he watched his mother and father care for his grandfather, he witnessed the hard work but appreciated the benefits affiliated with caring for the aged more.
A caring nature, a big heart and a love of organising new and exciting events means his job at Brindley Healthcare is never dull and that he carries it out to the best of his ability, reaping great results and enjoyment for all who participate.
Liam would also like to show his appreciation towards Amanda for believing in him and giving him the opportunity to where he is today.


While it's not always easy to get into a yoga routine, these benefits of daily Sun Salutations will make you want to drop everything and start today.
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Move from women empowerment to women-led development: President Murmu
"We should quickly move ahead from the phase of empowering women to the stage of women-led development. It is already happening in many fields. It must happen in a much bigger way," she said in her address to the probationers of the 74th batch of the Indian Police Service at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
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Stating that larger participation of women results in better overall development, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday called for quickly moving ahead from the phase of empowering women to the stage of women-led development.
The President asserted that in line with "our stated national priorities, Nari Shakti has to play a major role in achieving the targets we have set for ourselves during the 'Amrit Kaal'".
"A truly 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' pre-supposes 'Atmanirbhar Nari'. It is very rightly said that when you invest in a woman, the woman invests in everyone else. It is heartening to note that women are demonstrating greater participation in our democratic process," she said.
Describing the rising share of women voters as one of the biggest achievements of Indian democracy in recent times, she noted that the leadership pipeline of women has to become larger and stronger in every walk of life.
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The President also emphasised that women in leadership positions, like woman police officers, should always help other women, especially the vulnerable.
She was happy to note that gender related inputs are integrated into training modules of the IPS probationers. She said she was extremely delighted to know that for the last three successive batches of the IPS, woman officer trainees have been recognised as the best probationers.
The President observed that crimes against women remain a blot on our society. "Let us all resolve to bring about transformational changes. You have to ensure that a girl travelling alone at late hours feels safe. Everyone has to ensure that fellow citizens follow the fundamental duty of renouncing practices derogatory to the dignity of women as stated in our Constitution," she added.
She said that when the country is celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the nation acknowledges the rich contribution of our police force in sustaining and strengthening the world's largest and most vibrant democracy. The Indian police has also made its huge contribution in preserving the unity of the country. Thousands of brave police personnel have laid down their lives for the cause of India's internal security. She paid her respects to the IPS officers who sacrificed their lives at the altar of duty.
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Describing police as the most visible organ of the government, she observed that the police force commands trust of the people, it enhances the image of the government. The police would command respect and trust only when the entire force under them, to the last constable, displays alertness, sensitivity and honesty. She said that right since the beginning of their career, IPS probationers would be in leadership positions. The quality of their leadership would determine the effectiveness and morale of the force led by them. She advised them to keep in mind and demonstrate through action the five fundamental attributes of integrity, impartiality, courage, competence and sensitivity.
The President said that police forces have to be partners in the progress of the country and transformation of the society. Police officers are going to play the roles of change-agents in India's achieving greater prosperity while ensuring sustainable development, especially inclusion. "Inclusion means - inclusion of that last person, the most deprived person, the most vulnerable person. That person should be at the centre of their concerns."
She advised them to be sensitive to the plight of the voiceless. She said that Police officers have to ensure that an illiterate poor man living in a remote corner of the country gets sympathetic support at the local police post. The criminals should tremble with fear at the very thought of the police. But, at the same time, the common citizen should look at the police as a friend and saviour.
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CTO File Extension - What is a .cto file and how do I open it?
What is a CTO file?
File created by Microsoft Visual Studio, a SDK for the Windows platform; contains compiled configuration data from a .CTC file for a VSPackage command set; resource for managed VSPackage code, native, or managed satellite DLL file; similar to a .CTSYM file.
The CTO file is created by compiling your CTC file using the Binary Command Table Compiler, which is the ctc.exe file.
Place the CTO and CTSYM files in the same directory as the vsct.exe compiler.
In the Visual Studio Command Prompt, navigate to the CTO and CTSYM file location.
Type vsct.exe (ctofilename).cto (vsctfilename).vsct -S(symfilename).ctsym. Your VSCT file is now created and you can edit it using the VSCT Compiler.
Our goal is to help you understand what a file with a *.cto suffix is and how to open it.
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As the Martini Whisperer, I'm fortunate to experience new gins every week to review, and sometimes get to offer some free advice on local prototypes in the works. That is why I recommend trying the recipe samples below with an Australian Craft Gin. They're all made with passion, love, a commitment to quality and sometimes a touch of weird science! They are also deeply informed by place. In wine they talk about terroir informing the flavour and nature of the wine, and I think it's the same with Gin. Whether its local water, botanicals, or being inspired by their location, the distillers have brought something of these inspirations into what your drinking.
It's your Gin, you're welcome to enjoy it as you see fit (responsibly naturally), but certain Gins work best in different ways. Here are some classic suggestions on how best to enjoy them.
The timeless and iconic cocktail, and one close to my heart! It gives a quality Gin a place to shine and achieve even greater heights with the alchemy of Dry Vermouth, a few drops of Orange Bitters and served with the classic garnish of either Olives or a Lemon twist. Served very, very cold, and always stirred. If you do nothing else, chill all your glasses and mixer in the fridge, and your gin in the freezer for an hour or so before cocktail hour so you can craft a pristine and frosty cocktail to sip in style.
Italy's gift to the cocktail hour. Traditionally, it's made of equal parts Gin, Campari, Sweet (Rosso) Vermouth) served over ice with a slice of orange. You can now switch out the Italian ingredients with Australian versions of Amaro and Vermouth (aromatized fortified wine) that are available from makers like Applewood, Maidenii and Adelaide Hills Distillery. The beauty of the cocktail is its rounded, yet sharp flavours, make it perfect as a pre-dinnerdrink, and it's simple to make. You can vary the ratios of the ingredients to suit, so you can dial up the Gin a little, and less bitter Campari. There are also barrel aged Negronis in some cocktail bars for a deeper and richer experience.
The British Empire prospered due to this creation that saw the malaria beating tonic water married in perfect harmony with gin to take the edge off any situation. You should move beyond the lemon slice garnish and into a world of new flavours with the introduction of new touches like rosemary, blood orange slices, even a slice of green or red capsicum! Remember to choose a premium tonic water, like the Aussie Capi or the English Fever Tree to ensure your G+T is top shelf experience. Long glass or short, really doesn't matter, though I think the former is more elegant.
Few people drink more Gin than the Spanish, and they've perfected a refreshing way of drinking it by inventing the Copa de Balon. A large, rounded wine glass of sorts, that designed just for a G+T. One advantage of the stemmed glass is that the ice doesn't melt as quick and dilute the drink. Another touch is lots of garnishes! Not a sliver of tired lemon here, they add all sorts of things that compliments the botanical make up of the gin, strawberries, cracked pepper, juniper berries, dried slices of blood orange, fresh mint. They look and smell terrific, which is all part of the fun.
Some gins are that complex or richer on the palette that they can be treated like a good Single Malt. In the European tradition they are drunk neat, or on ice. Remember, you're not drinking alone if your sipping on a quality spirit, you're communing with all the craft and time that went into making it.
Phillip A. Jones has been writing and talking about craft spirits since 2012 via his popular website and social media. He frequently presents masterclasses on Martinis and Australian craft spirits around Australia and even presented a TEDx talk on the cultural history of the Martini. He's a National Judge for the Australian Tourism Awards, and an Associate Member of the Australian Distillers Association and has a background in hospitality, consulting and event management.
He's currently co-producing a new documentary series about craft distilling and cocktail culture in Australia.


Experience and observation teaches almost all you need to know in terms of what not to do in regards to meeting someone for the first time. The moment you become irritated or downright angry is the perfect time to make a mental note to not do the same. And if you are into empowering your audiences by offering your best insights, then turn these events into a positive message for your communities at large.
An initial conversation should be focused on getting to know one another rather than making a quick sale. In the end, if you get to know one another well, the sale will be larger than originally anticipated, and then the relationship deepens should the client be very happy with all that you provide.
1. After each response to a question, ask for clarification if you don't understand the answer. This develops trust and credibility.
2. Continue the conversation based upon the answer should you have insight to add.
3. When appropriate ask another question and repeat the above.
What caught your attention to attend this event today?
Who is your core clientele?
Which social media sites are your favorites?
If you could provide one tip for effective social media usage what would it be?
Which areas of work do you enjoy the most?
What is your grandest vision to yet be achieved?
Do you have a team helping you?
If you could improve one thing, what would it be?
What are your goals for year-end?
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August 24, 2018 – Pentagon whistleblower claims DoD official awarded investigators of his case with military medals
In Email Timeline Post-Election 2016, Email/Dossier Investigations by Katie Weddington August 24, 2018 Leave a Comment
Adam Lovinger (Credit: Olga Novitsky)
"A Pentagon whistleblower claims that a Department of Defense official inappropriately incentivized investigators to target him, according to documents sent to Congressional lawmakers and obtained by the Daily Caller.
The security clearance of Adam Lovinger, a Trump-supporting, 12-year Pentagon analyst, was revoked after he questioned why politically connected contractors and FBI-informant Stefan Halper, who spied on the Trump campaign for the bureau, received well-paid contracts to conduct "inherently governmental functions."
Through a Statement of Reason (SOR) response, drawn up by his lawyer Sean Bigley, Lovinger claims Jim Baker, the Department of Defense's Director of the Office of Net Assessment (ONA), targeted him through several tactics, one of which was recommending two military officers for prestigious military medals as motivation to look into Lovinger as the target of a classified leak probe.
One of the investigators Baker assigned to the probe, ONA Chief of Staff Cmdr. Anthony Russell (USCG), received a "Recommendation for Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal." Russell, according to Lovinger's SOR, was the architect of two national security inquiries targeting Lovinger."
(,,,) "Russell's investigation of Lovinger, however, seemed retaliatory even to Washington Headquarters Service General Counsel James Vietti, when Lovinger was up for a senior directorship at the National Security counsel and his superiors stopped the process.
Vietti told Russell in an e-mail on January 17, 2017, that his probe "could look like you're trying to interfere with or hinder his advancement in some way—and that the e-mail would be sent after he complained (I think I'm recalling this correctly) that Mr. Baker violated the Hatch Act."
(..) Russell was not the only military officer reporting to Baker who was instructed to investigate Lovinger and to be nominated by Baker for a military medal. Baker designated Marine Lt. Col. Brian Bruggeman as investigating officer of the probe against Lovinger back on January 12, 2017." (Read more: The Daily Caller, 8/24/2018)
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SYDNEY — Tens of thousands demonstrated Jan. 26 across Australia in support of Aboriginal rights on "Invasion Day" rallies called to counter the capitalist rulers' annual Australia Day.
The holiday marks the anniversary of the founding of the British convict settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788. Colonial settler forces fought brutal frontier wars against the continent's indigenous inhabitants to dispossess them of their land and culture. The "Invasion Day" protests bring attention to this history, and to the continuing abuse, discrimination and attacks on rights. These demonstrations have been growing in size in recent years.
"They should get charged with murder," Leetona Dungay told the rally here, referring to the prison guards who killed her son, David Dungay Jr., 26, at Sydney's Long Bay jail in December 2015.
"They stormed his cell because he refused to stop eating biscuits. He said 12 times to them, 'I can't breathe!'" said Paul Silva, David Dungay's nephew. He invited everyone to join the family at the March 4 court hearing into Dungay's death.
Over the last decade 147 indigenous people have died in custody. Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders make up 28 percent of those in adult prisons and 54 percent of those in youth detention, despite being 3 percent of the population.
Sue-Ellen Tighe, from Grandmothers Against Removals, condemned a new adoption law passed in New South Wales last November affecting children in state care. "They can remove an Aboriginal child and adopt out without informed consent" of their parents or guardians, she said at the Sydney demonstration.
"Our removal rates are above anywhere else in the world. These policies need to be halted now. Never again, 'Stolen Generations,'" said Tighe. She was referring to the aggressive assimilationist policies of the Australian rulers who forcibly removed an estimated 10 to 33 percent of all indigenous children from their families between 1910 and 1970.
Protesters also expressed concern at the rising number of indigenous youth committing suicide. "We lost five young ones in the last couple of weeks," Wurundjeri elder Di Kerr told the rally in Melbourne.
Linda Harris, Communist League candidate for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, joined the protest and campaigned with supporters at the Yabun festival of indigenous music and culture, where the Sydney march ended. "The capitalist rulers use this day to promote the myth we are all Australians with common interests. But we are class-divided — there is no 'we,'" she told those she met.
"The unions need to be part of the fight against Aboriginal deaths in custody. It's by working people joining together in struggle that we can build a movement to take political power and open the door for working people to take decisive steps to end discrimination and oppression," she said.


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Why Sri Lanka Is Your Next Adventure Sport Destination
September 15, 2020 by Nicole 9 Comments
Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or just love to be active on holiday, Sri Lanka has something to offer you! So let's dull those lock down blues with a list of reasons why Sri Lanka should be on your post-pandemic, adventure bucket list.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress from Pidurangula Rock, Sri Lanka by Meike Simms (Wholesome Travel Girl)
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Top Adventures On Land
There are a variety of landscapes perfectly suited to hikers of all levels in Sri Lanka. The country has spent the last few years further developing trails in order to attract more keen ramblers. The cooler climes of the hill country in the centre of the country attract the most hikers, the most popular being Adam's Peak, offering commanding views of the surrounding landscape and an important pilgrimage site for local Hindu's, Buddhist's and Muslim's. The view from 'The World's End' at Horton's Plain National Park or the famous Nine Arches Railway Bridge in Ella are also not worth missing. Further North, where the climate is drier and hotter, you will find stunning walks through paddy fields and traditional villages, but the most iconic climb is to the top of Pidurangala Rock. Best enjoyed at sunset, the hike provides views of the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with mountains, grasslands and forest as the backdrop.
Jeeps in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka by Meike Simms (Wholesome Travel Girl)
Sri Lanka is part of one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, meaning it has an impressive abundance of biodiversity, including many endemic species. Discover the island's plethora of native and non-native species on an adventurous safari. You are in with a good chance of seeing blue whales, gray langur monkeys, Asian elephants, Indian Ocean bottle-nose dolphins, leopards or sloth bears, to name a few!
Leopard in Wilpattu National Park by Meike Simms (Wholesome Travel Girl)
Make sure to try a boat safari on the less visited North-East coast between May and October for the opportunity to spot blue whales, the world's largest animal!
For the most adventurous land safari, stray away from the smaller, more touristy national parks of Yala and Minneriya in the South. Instead head further north to Wilpattu National Park, the most densely forested and biggest park in the country, for a truly wild experience.
One of the top destinations for cyclists, you can spend a day to a whole week cycling through the country. The varied landscapes from rolling tea hills to dry forest plains, sprawling rice paddy fields and sublime coastal pathways make Sri Lanka ideal for cycling.
Hill country of Sri Lanka by Meike Simms (Wholesome Travel Girl)
Cycling is possible most of the year, but it is best to avoid the rainy weather of November. The central hill country is the most popular riding destination as it's rural, winding roads through tea plantations make for stunning scenery and it is generally cooler than the rest of the country. Don't let the idea of the hills put you off, as the old roads are less designed for modern vehicles so generally have a slow gradient. If you want flatter terrain, then the Cultural Triangle in the central North is your best bet, with the added benefit of ancient sites and monuments dotted around.
Streets of Dambulla by Meike Simms (Wholesome Travel Girl)
Getting a guide is recommended as you don't want to end up on the main roads filled with impatient Sri Lankan's on tuk tuks, mopeds, cars and buses, which will stress out even the most experienced cyclist, or bring a thrill to the most adventurous pedaller.
Cycling has so many benefits; it's low emission, good for your health and allows you to take in the country at a much slower pace, increasing your chances of spotting local wildlife!
More and more visitors to Sri Lanka are now taking on it's natural rapids. The best rapids can be found falling from Adam's Peak, on the Kelani River in Kitulgala. Total novice's to experienced rafters can travel down the rapids from one hour and up to two days on a full on expedition! The heaviest rain is from May to December, so make sure to visit during those months for the best white water. For an even bigger sense of adventure, take on 'Black Rafting', where you can explore the forest rapids under the moonlight of a full moon, a truly magical experience.
Sea turtle on coral reef by Meike Simms (Wholesome Travel Girl)
The waters surrounding Sri Lanka are teeming with wildlife hidden in coral reefs, mangrove forests and shipwreck sites. There are two main monsoon seasons in Sri Lanka, so it is best to avoid them. Visit the East coast from May to September, while the West and South coasts are best explored from December to March.
If you want to gain a PADI Qualification, then there are plenty of schools to choose from. The most well known diving site is Pigeon Island National Marine Park, from the city of Trincomalee on the North-eastern coast, where you are in with a good chance of swimming with sea turtles. Head further south to the eastern shores of Passikudah to scuba dive at the famous British Sergeant wreck. Diving in the south from Mirissa and Weligama will provide you with some stunning rock formations and coral reefs. Being closer to the capital and international airport, Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna are very popular diving spots on the South-western coast, so are great for those who are limited on time.
Surfing in Sri Lanka | Source: Stock Photo
Sri Lanka's enviable location within the Indian Ocean, directly between the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, blesses it with clear, warm waters and fantastic surf. The predictable and reliable monsoon seasons mean you can easily plan a surfing trip to suit any level. November to April you will find perfect waves on the South-west coast, with the East coast offering the same during May to October. Perfect to combine with a scuba diving excursion, head to Mirissa and Hikkaduwa in the south. The east also has some awesome breaks at the southerly points of Aragum Bay or Okanda.
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Meike Simms, otherwise known as 'Wholesome Travel Girl', wants to explore the positive impact travellers can have on the wildlife and communities they visit, what she has coined as 'Wholesome Travel'. Her zoological background and travel career have given her the opportunity to explore the big questions behind these issues through blogs and vlogs.
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Planet Hopper Girl says
Srilanka is very close to my home town. Never realized it had many adventure options. Adding to my list 😃
Mark and Chuck says
Beautiful! Looks like we may need to add yet another country our list….
Maria Veloso says
You had my sold at safaris! I'm such an animal lover, I would happily travel half way across the world to see a wild animal I haven't seen before so I'll certainly be going here!
I had no idea that Sri Lanka was such an adventurer's paradise! I love the outdoors, and especially hiking. 2 other adventures from my bucketlist are also on this list of things to do, a safari and surfing. Sri Lanka is the perfect spot to get it all in at the same time!
Kat says
I never thought about visiting Sri Lanka, but it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing this list of all the amazing things one can do there. I may have to add it to my list, especially knowing about the scuba diving. 😃
Carol Colborn says
Wow, so many land and water sports to chose from for those who love adventure…so many things to do in Sri Lanka,! It looks stunning too
Anuradha says
What more reasons do we need to explore this gorgeous country. Not to forget the ever courteous and warm people, lovely food, and many many historic sites to visit! I am still regretting that even after spending 1/4th of my life very close to srilanka, I never managed to visit the country! Can't really wait to explore them.
Ana says
Sri Lanka, is on my list. And I'm so happy there are so many options to spend time. It's been on my list for so long
Agnes says
Sri Lanka has been on my list for a long time. I have been to India and Thailand several times. But I haven't got to Sri Lanka yet. It is beautiful nature, culture, and cuisine that I would like to get to know. I want to try surfing and scuba diving. I agree with you that Sri Lanka is perfect for this.
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$10,000 reward being offered in Jermain Charlo case
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MISSOULA – A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding Jermain Charlo, who has been missing for almost a year.
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Council agreed to offer the reward for information concerning Charlo's disappearance, according to a press release.
The Council had previously authorized the donation of $1,000 for information on Charlo's whereabouts.
Last week, Charlo's family members asked the council for increased support in the form of an additional $9,000 in reward money, which would be paid out only if the information results in the filing of criminal charges.
"The hope is that the Tribes' investment will go a long ways in holding someone accountable for what has happened to Jermain," said Tribal Chairman Ronald Trahan.
CSKT funded the first missing person billboard for Jermain that was put up for six months. Since then many others have come forward to support the effort through donations, according to the press release.
The council agreed to pay for another six months for the billboard at a cost of $2,600. Lamar Advertising donated a second billboard.
Charlo was last seen near the Orange Street Food Farm in Missoula in June 2018.
Anyone with information about Charlo's disappearance or whereabouts is asked to call (406) 396-3261.


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Nixon At 101
Yesterday was Richard Nixon's birthday. "Tricky Dick," who was the only American President ever to resign from office, would have been 101.
It's interesting that Nixon, much more so than many other of his political contemporaries, remains a relevant, well-known figure today. Nobody talks much about Hubert Humphrey, or Barry Goldwater, or even Lyndon Johnson or Dwight Eisenhower, but Nixon always finds his way into political conversations. For example, some people are comparing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's long press conference yesterday to Nixon's famous "Checkers" speech, in which Nixon adeptly defused allegations that he had engaged in inappropriate conduct. The "Checkers" speech was the first real evidence of the power of TV in dealing with a political scandal, and it remains a touchstone even today.
Nixon isn't remembered for his political positions. There isn't a Nixon wing of the Republican party, and it's hard to think of any current politician who is even remotely comparable to him. Instead, Nixon's existence as a significant political figure at the dawn of the TV and mass media age, his demonstrations of how TV can have a positive and negative impact, and the fact that he endured the worst scandal in the nation's history and resigned in disgrace will always make him a point of comparison.
And for every positive juxtaposition — Will Christie's press conference be as effective as the "Checkers" speech? Is President X's new global initiative the boldest foreign policy gambit since Nixon's China strategy? — there will be thousands of uses of Nixon as a negative marker. The worst debate appearance since Nixon seemed to have a five o'clock shadow in his debate with Kennedy. The worst self-pitying press conference since Nixon said "you won't have Nixon to kick around anymore" after he lost a race for California Governor in 1962. The most self-revealing comment since Nixon said "I am not a crook." And, of course, the worst scandal since Watergate. The fact that, 40 years later, people still try to put "gate" on every scandal is powerful testimony to Nixon's lasting place in the American political firmament.
Richard Nixon resigned 40 years ago and died 20 years ago, but the references to him are still fresh and constant. He will always be a significant historical figure and an instant measuring stick when something bad happens to a politician who aspires to the presidency or who already occupies the Oval Office.
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Ho Hum Gate
Posted on April 10, 2013 by webnerbob
Mother Jones magazine recently published a story about Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell and his staff talking about candidates who might oppose McConnell in the next election. The story was based upon a recording obtained by the magazine. The McConnell campaign has reacted with outrage, claiming that someone must have bugged campaign offices and requesting an FBI investigation.
I'd venture a few predictions about how this story will play out. First, the McConnell campaign's reaction has just focused attention on the story and will boost the sales of Mother Jones magazine far beyond what would otherwise have occurred. (Incidentally, the Mother Jones story and the quotes from the tape recording seem like pretty thin gruel. I don't think anyone will be shocked that U.S. Senators and their staffs spend time researching opponents and discussing how to best portray them as idiots, demons, or out-of-touch plutocrats. If the McConnell campaign hadn't gone ballistic, the story probably wouldn't have made a blip on the nightly news.)
Second, I'm betting that there was no bugging. When leaks occur, the obvious reaction is to claim improper conduct by somebody else, but often the truth is that the leak was made by some disgruntled staffer trying to advance his own agenda. Don't be surprised if the recording in this case was made by someone in the McConnell campaign for his own purposes and then shared with someone, either intentionally or inadvertently, and ultimately ended up in the hands of Mother Jones as a result.
Third, who does Mitch McConnell think he is? Does anyone really think that Mitch's Kentucky campaign strategy sessions would be viewed as so likely to produce priceless nuggets of information that Democrats would risk criminal prosecution to find out what McConnell is discussing with his staffers? And, even if the Democrats had bugged his office for some reason, why would they blow their cover by leaking a bland story about opposition research to a magazine like Mother Jones, rather than keeping their recording devices a secret and continuing to listen in on Mitch's ruminations?
The McConnell campaign's reaction to this non-story makes no sense . . . but I guess that's the core problem in Washington D.C. these days.
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A Peek Inside The Brittle, Thin-Skinned D.C. Bubble
Every once in a while we hear about a story that gives us a good sense of the warped world of politicians and journalists in Washington, D.C. The recent snit between Bob Woodward and the White House is one of those stories.
In case you missed this earth-shattering tale, Bob Woodward — the Watergate reporter who has since made a career out of writing turgid, insider-based accounts of Washington events — was getting ready to write about "sequestration," the Rube Goldberg process by which $85 billion in "automatic" spending cuts will be made today because our current President can't lead and our current Congress can't legislate. When Woodward told a White House aide his view on the genesis of the "sequestration" concept and the President's approach to it, he says the aide yelled at him for a half hour, then sent Woodward an email that stated, among other things, that Woodward would "regret" staking out his position on the issue. Woodward, miffed, disclosed the exchange, which he saw as a veiled threat.
What does this tell us about Washington, D.C.? It tells us that the White House is focused more on spin than solving problems and is amazingly thin-skinned about criticism. "Sequestration" — the implementation of "automatic" spending cuts that were consciously designed to be so draconian and blunderbuss that they would force the parties to sit down and reach an agreement — is an idiotic way for our government to operate. I don't blame the White House for trying to blur its role in putting such lunacy into place. The Democrat-controlled Senate, and the Republican-controlled House, are engaging in similar juvenile finger-pointing. The notion of accepting responsibility and reaching agreement on a rational approach evidently is too adult a concept to hold sway in the weird world of Washington.
But what of Bob Woodward? He received a dressing down from some presidential flunky and then got an email he thought was ill-considered. Big deal! I guess the politicians and reporters in D.C. are so chummy that a few strong words are deeply wounding and cause for scandal. Maybe that's our problem. The reporters and the politicians in the D.C. fishbowl are so used to stroking each other that real reporting never gets done and real accountability never gets assigned. I'd be perfectly happy if more politicians and aides with bloated egos did some yelling at reporters tracking down the news, and more reporters shrugged off the tirades and printed what they and their editors decided was the real story.
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A Costly Solar Flame-Out (III)
In recent years — where important legislation always seems to be prepared at the eleventh hour, after closed door meetings with only selected congressional leaders — it has been easy to forget that one of Congress' more important powers is the power to investigate, obtain documents, and take testimony. Much of the drama in the Watergate story, for example, came during the long, drawn-out congressional hearings into that scandal, as witness after witness drew the ring of scandal closer and closer around President Nixon.
The story of Solyndra — the solar power company that recently went into bankruptcy after receiving more than $500 million in government loan guarantees and then became the subject of an FBI investigation — may reignite interest in congressional hearings. ABC News is reporting that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which will hold hearings on the Solyndra story tomorrow, has obtained emails that indicate that the White House was carefully monitoring the Energy Department's consideration of loan guarantees to Solyndra, at the same time that government analysts were expressing serious concerns about the risks involved.
The Solyndra story is no Watergate, of course, but congressional oversight and investigation powers aren't reserved only for scandals capable of bringing down a President. Congress should determine whether federal officials disregarded clear risks and awarded more than half a billion dollars to a private company just to advance a political agenda — or, even worse, to help a political contributor who invested in a struggling business — and, if so, Congress should take steps to ensure that those officials are appropriately punished and such recklessness does not happen again in the future. Such actions would be a good sign that Congress may actually get back to doing its job and exercising its powers, rather than simply, and endlessly, fundraising and grandstanding.
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Women in Church History: Footnoted and Forgotten?
Many Christians have inherited the supposition that the Church has been built on the backs of men. Masculine, courageous, and often oddly wigged men.
When we read philosophy and theology addressing the roles of pastor, apostle, disciple, missionary, etc., we subtly assume a masculine context unless women are specifically brought up. Yet, failing to recognize the essential role of women in Church history is, in my opinion, to wrongly conclude that we should interpret our own story through the broken lens of "he shall rule over her" (Gen. 3:16) in place of humanity's original commission for partnership (Gen. 2:18). Like the post-Fall curses of death and toil, the curse of unequal partnership is certainly worth fighting as Christianity seeks to understand the leadership behind our historical identity.
In this series I will examine the role of women in different phases of Church history in order to offer a truer picture of Christianity which will benefit women and men alike. In each installment, I will briefly highlight the gender-relevant context of a section of Church history before overviewing important female figures. I will be primarily citing two works called, Her Story(HS) and Discovering Biblical Equality (DBE) for reference. My hope for these posts is to simply offer readers a more complete picture of Christian history which by focusing on the women who are too often footnoted and forgotten.