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BOSE: Italian leadership optimistic of 2022 reform prospects
Italy's gambling incumbents have navigated another turbulent year, not just due to COVID-19 induced closures of retail outlets but also due to increased attention from the legislative and regulatory fields.
Discussing Italian gambling developments and prospects at the Betting on Sports Europe (BOSE) event, Marco Castaldo, CEO of Microgame, Carmelo Mazza, CEO of OIA Services, Stefano Sbordoni, Managing Partner and Founder of Sbordoni & Partners, shared their insights at the Italy 2022 – Reform or Shake-up panel, moderated by Quirino Mancini, Partner (Founder of SBC Advisory Partners) at Tonucci & Partners.
Finding 'common ground', Mazza and Castaldo maintained that they were 'optimistic' about the future of the Italian sports betting space,
I'm fairly optimistic about the future of the market," Mazza detailed. "I think that the current situation with all the regulatory guidelines that we've seen in the last year, even though it reates complexities – some of them not really needed – they leave very good opportunities for the growth of the market."
Mazza outlined his view on what Italy's regulatory authorities should aim to achieve in order to effectively coordinate the Italian sector. He added: "I believe that the most important things that regulators should do in future rearrangements is considered the multichannel model that has been explored in Italy for some years and regulate it in an adequate way. I think this is the real challenge."
Meanwhile, although acknowledging his own optimism and noting that 'the sentiment is very positive' regarding post-pandemic dynamics in the sector, Castaldo held some reservations, saying: "I'm optimistic but I'm also concerned and I hope this legislation will be modified and reset."
Explaining his reasoning, he remarked: "In the industry, it is true that there are a lot of activities ongoing but by definition, the industry doesn't do enough or rather the industry doesn't do the right thing, because the Italian gaming industry is very fragmented.
"There are many different associations, there are interest groups that tend to focus on one gaming vertical or another,and so I think it has historically been very difficult for the legislator because the number of contacts in the gaming industry with different stories to tell is too high. I think this is an issue."
A major development in Italy this year saw the country's regulatory authority, the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), debate whether to postpone the planned tender for Italian gambling licences from 2023 onwards.
Moreover, the government has moved ahead with a 'draft measure' to reduce Italy's online gambling marketplace to 40 licensed concessions – halving its current 82 player market field size.
Offering his view on the tender process, Sbordoni said: "There are many obstacles from local authorities in Italy – regions, cities, towns and local organisations – due to provisions of the Ministry of Health, that has intervened in the gaming regulation by establishing differences between so-called 'sensible institutions' that are of various natures
"Of course there is an impossibility to set up a gaming location. It is impossible to predict when it will end. What we can expect is the expiration of the new tenders and the overriding of the principles of the gaming legislation."
Finally, Mancini outlined his own opinions on Italian regulatory developments, underscoring the advice he would give to legislators as they formulate the country's framework for industry oversight.
"Before putting pen to paper, they should collect objective, undisputable, unquestionable market data – information that is instrumental and crucial for the reshaping of the rules and regulations that is essential to set the bar at the right level in terms of licencing tender rules, and that is exactly what has never been done.
He concluded that Italy's parliament should "make an effort to govern more independent information. They have the tools to do so and I would strongly advise them to do so".
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By T.F.Lampoon|2019-07-11T18:51:57+02:00July 9th 2019|
Originally published in Destination: Limited Edition Design (Mondadori Electa, 2008).
Located in Shibuya, the central business district of Tokyo famous for fashion and nightlife, Clear Gallery was launched in October 2007 with a retrospective exhibition of the legendary Japanese designer, Shiro Kuramata. Clear is arguably the only design gallery in Japan with a program comparable to the design galleries in Europe and the US—that is, galleries that represent limited-edition (non-industrial) or historically significant work, curate serious (researched) exhibitions, and play a role in the international collector market. Clear Gallery is the brainchild of Yoichi Nakamuta, better known internationally as the owner of E&Y, a fifteen-year-old Tokyo-based manufacturer and retailer of stylish, colorful, fun home furnishings. Yoichi was involved in commissioning world-famous designers—luminaries such as Ron Arad, Tokujin Yoshioka, Marc Newson, Tom Dixon, Christophe Pillet, Michael Young and Richard Hutten—to develop products for E&Y, many of which have been acquisitioned by major international design museums (for example, MoMA New York, Design Museum London, Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris). This international engagement has made Yoichi an ambassador of Japanese design, introducing some of Japan's greatest talents to the West for the first time.
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CHICAGO — General manager Stan Bowman promised changes were coming after the Chicago Blackhawks were swept in the first round of the playoffs.
Boy, he wasn't kidding.
Chicago re-acquired Brandon Saad and parted with Niklas Hjalmarsson and Artemi Panarin in a pair of stunning trades on Friday, giving the Blackhawks a younger look for their forwards and defensemen.
The Blackhawks won the Central Division last season with a 50-23-9 record, finishing with the most points in the Western Conference. They were considered one of the favorites to make it to the Stanley Cup.
But they were swept by Nashville in the opening series, managing just three goals in 13 periods in an embarrassing performance for a team with three championships since 2010. Bowman angrily called it a complete failure, and then overhauled coach Joel Quenneville's staff and replaced the coach of the team's top minor league affiliate.
Turns out he was just getting started.
Bowman traded forwards Panarin and Tyler Motte and Chicago's sixth-round selection in this weekend's NHL draft to Columbus for Saad, goaltender Anton Forsberg and a fifth-round draft pick next year. The deal was announced less than an hour after Hjalmarsson, a stalwart for the Blackhawks, was traded to Arizona for defenseman Connor Murphy and forward Laurent Dauphin.
The 24-year-old Saad spent his first four seasons with Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win two Stanley Cup championships. Concerned about their ability to re-sign Saad when he became a restricted free agent in 2015, the Blackhawks traded the rugged winger to the Blue Jackets.
He had 24 goals and 29 assists in 82 games for Columbus last season. His return should help make up for the loss of Marian Hossa, who announced this week that he won't play next season because of severe side effects from medication to treat a progressive skin disorder.
But the departure of Hjalmarsson and Panarin creates two more holes that need to be filled.
The 30-year-old Hjalmarsson had spent his entire 10-year career with Chicago, where he had 23 goals and 120 assists in 623 career games along with the franchise record for most playoff games played by a Blackhawks defenseman at 128. The Swede had five goals, 13 assists and a team-high 181 blocked shots in 73 games last season.
"Niklas' contributions to the three Stanley Cup championship teams are well known but his dependability as a teammate, selfless attitude and the way he represented the Chicago Blackhawks on and off the ice are what made him such a beloved member of the organization," Bowman said in a release.
Panarin teamed with Patrick Kane and Artem Anisimov to form one of the NHL's most potent lines the past couple seasons. The 25-year-old Russian had 31 goals and 43 assists in 82 games last season.
"His rookie year will always rank among the best in franchise history and his exciting style of play provided many memorable moments for our fans during his two seasons as a member of the team," Bowman said.
Panarin agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract extension in December that runs through the 2018-19 season, while Saad's $36 million, six-year contract runs through the 2020-21 season. The deal with the Coyotes brings back a promising young defenseman in the 24-year-old Murphy, who had two goals and a career-high 15 assists in 77 games with Arizona last season.


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The fact they won a provincial banner should not have come as a surprise to the Langley Christian Lightning.
Yet there they were, in a little state of disbelief.
The Lightning senior boys volleyball team had just dispatched their Fraser Valley rivals, the Abbotsford Christian Knights 3-0 in the gold-medal game of the BC boys AA volleyball championships on Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.
The Lightning were the top seed heading into the championships and the defending gold medallists as well.
But this team — especially the core of its eight Grade 12s — knows how to win, having also won gold at the junior boys level two years ago.
The Lightning won the first two sets relatively easily, 25-17 and 25-15.
The third set was back-and-forth but Langley Christian prevailed 25-22.
It capped off a perfect four days for the team.
Langley Christian was 3-0 to win their pool on Wednesday and then they beat Smithers and MEI on Thursday, in the round of 16 and quarter-finals, respectively.
The Lightning would then take down Duchess Park 3-1 in the semifinals.
Prior to Saturday's final, Hofer said her message was simple.
This was the fifth time in six tries the Lightning beat the Knights.
But the Knights featured seven Grade 11s of their dozen players.
Abbotsford Christian went 1-2 in pool play and then beat Sa-Hali in the round of 16 and Prince Charles in the quarter-finals. They then knocked off College Heights in the semifinals to set up one more showdown with their Fraser Valley rivals.
"That was our goal, to make provincials and then make finals at provincials," said coach Anthony Janzen.
The Knights came out tentative in the first two sets.
But in the end, the Lighting — and especially most valuable player Brodie Hofer — were too much.
Hofer, who was forced to start the season on the bench as he recovered from a pair of broken toes, was more concerned about the banners then he was with his individual accolades.
"(Those awards are) nice but having three banners with guys I have been going to school with every day, that I see all the time and are my best friends, coming home with those, tops my MVP awards," said the graduating senior who will play at the LEC as part of the Trinity Western Spartans volleyball team.
He also said the team was able to feed off the crowd at the LEC.
The players know the had something special with this Lightning group.
"I was thinking about this afternoon — I am excited but I am also a little bit sad," Dahl said. "After tonight, it's over.
In addition to Hofer and Dahl's awards, Caleb Schnitzer was a first team all-star and Caleb Kastelein was a second team selection.
Abby Christian's Cameron Vanderveen and Cole Brandsma were also first team all-stars.


How to not raise a bully. Spoiler alert: it starts at home.
Have you seen the viral video of Keaton Jones? He is a boy in Tennessee who was being bullied and his mom recorded him sharing his pain and pleading with the bully kids to stop. It's absolutely heart wrenching. It's gotten a ton of media attention and a host of celebrities offering their support.
My heart broke for him knowing first hand how painful being bullied can be – 5th and 6th grade were a nightmare for me. Now looking at this as a parent, I found myself wondering where are the parents of these children who are being so cruel and hurtful?
I don't want to sound cliche but it really does start at home. It's up to us as parents to raise children who won't stand for this type of cruelty. But how do we do that? I think there are a few things that we can instill in our kids before they even reach school to make sure that they aren't inflicting this kind of pain on someone else.
A bully isn't the most empathetic kid on the playground. Having empathetic kids, that is, being able to recognize emotions in other people, is something that needs to be nurtured and taught. It's not an instinct that we are all born with and just like a host of other things, needs to be modeled, encouraged and recognized.
There are a ton of resources on the internet to find ways to teach empathy but I've found that the easiest way is to make it a part of everyday teachable moments. Just like I would recognize and encourage good manners or being a good helper at home, I do the same for emotional control and sharing of emotions.
I wrote about having a conversation about diversity with our Big Nugget and what resonated easiest with her was that words can hurt. That she wouldn't want to be singled out because of her blonde hair or brown eyes so she shouldn't do that to someone else. It's about accepting our differences.
We also take opportunities to teach compassion, this holiday season we do the Kindness Elves and they are a great tool to each empathy. They come during the month of December and share ideas on act of kindness they can do for others, instead of just reporting bad behavior to Santa.
Instilling confidence in our children is another way to combat bulling. How do you make your child confident? It's not about bloating their ego and constantly telling them how great they are. Kids learn through action and confidence is no different. I've noticed a huge jump in Big Nugget's confidence by her involvement with swim class and dance. I think extra curricular activities help them learn, challenge them physically and develop an innate sense of confidence that will help long term.
Why is confidence important? Because kids who are confident don't feel the need to bully and belittle other children. They also have the strength to stand up to the bully or not fear telling an adult about the behavior. They have the confidence to speak out against injustices. They have the confidence to be includers when that might not be the easiest choice.
No parent is perfect but our children are sponges and reflect the behavior that they see. Do we as adults treat other adults the way we would want our kids to treat other kids? It's not always easy and our kids are watching. Empathy and inclusion are things we need to practice ourselves.
I love this quote from Kidpower.org: "Upsetting experiences don't have to lead to long-term damage if children are listened to respectfully, if the problem is resolved, and if their feelings are supported." Kuddos to Keaton's mom who had the courage to record her son in a moment of obvious pain. She knew that sharing his pain would lead to healing. People watched. People identified. Hopefully change is coming.


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import boto3

from calplus.v1.object_storage.drivers.base import BaseDriver, BaseQuota

PROVIDER = 'AMAZON'

class AmazonDriver(BaseDriver):
    """AmazonDriver for Object Storage"""

    def __init__(self, cloud_config):
        super(AmazonDriver, self).__init__()
        self.aws_access_key_id = cloud_config['aws_access_key_id']
        self.aws_secret_access_key = cloud_config['aws_secret_access_key']
        self.endpoint_url = cloud_config['endpoint_url']
        self.region_name = cloud_config.get('region_name', None)
        self.driver_name = \
            cloud_config.get('driver_name', 'default')
        self.limit = cloud_config.get('limit', None)
        self._setup()

    def _setup(self):
        parameters = {
            'aws_access_key_id': self.aws_access_key_id,
            'aws_secret_access_key': self.aws_secret_access_key,
            'region_name': self.region_name,
            'endpoint_url': self.endpoint_url
        }

        self.client = boto3.client('s3', **parameters)
        self.quota = AmazonQuota(self.client, self.limit)

    def create_container(self, container, **kwargs):
        return self.client.create_bucket(Bucket=container, **kwargs)

    def delete_container(self, container):
        return self.client.delete_bucket(Bucket=container)

    def list_containers(self):
        return self.client.list_buckets()

    def stat_container(self, container):
        return self.client.head_bucket(Bucket=container)

    def update_container(self, container, headers, **kwargs):
        pass

    def upload_object(self, container, obj, contents,
                      content_length=None, metadata=None, **kwargs):
        if metadata:
            metadata = {('x-amz-' + key.strip()).lower(): value
                        for key, value in metadata.items()
                        if not key.strip().startswith('x-amz-')}
        return self.client.put_object(Bucket=container, Key=obj,
                                      ContentLength=content_length,
                                      Body=contents,
                                      Metadata=metadata)

    def download_object(self, container, obj, **kwargs):
        return self.client.get_object(Bucket=container, Key=obj)

    def stat_object(self, container, obj):
        return self.client.head_object(Bucket=container, Key=obj)

    def delete_object(self, container, obj, **kwargs):
        return self.client.delete_object(Bucket=container, Key=obj,
                                         **kwargs)

    def list_container_objects(self, container, prefix=None, delimiter=None):
        return self.client.list_objects(Bucket=container, Prefix=prefix,
                                        Delimiter=delimiter)

    def update_object(self, container, obj, metadata=None, **kwargs):
        # Format metadata key, because metadata key/name must
        # begin with 'x-amz-'
        metadata = {('x-amz-' + key.strip()).lower(): value
                    for key, value in metadata.items()
                    if not key.strip().startswith('x-amz-')}
        # Becasuse After you upload the object, you cannot
        # modify object metadata. The only way to modify object
        # metadata is to make a copy of the object and set the metadata.
        _old_metadata = self.stat_object(container, obj)
        destination = '/' + container + '/' + obj
        _new_metadata = _old_metadata.update(metadata)
        return self.copy_object(container, obj, metadata=_new_metadata,
                                destination=destination, **kwargs)

    def copy_object(self, container, obj, metadata=None,
                    destination=None, **kwargs):
        copysource = {
            'Bucket': container,
            'Key': obj
        }

        if destination:
            metadata_directive = 'COPY'
            dst_container, dst_obj = destination.strip('/').split('/')
        else:
            metadata_directive = 'REPLACE'
            dst_container, dst_obj = container, obj
        if not metadata:
            metadata = {}
        return self.client.copy_object(Bucket=dst_container, Key=dst_obj,
                                       Metadata=metadata,
                                       MetadataDirective=metadata_directive,
                                       CopySource=copysource)

class AmazonQuota(BaseQuota):
    """AmazonQuota for ObjectStorage"""

    def __init__(self, client, limit=None):
        super(AmazonQuota, self).__init__()
        self.client = client
        self.limit = limit
        self._setup()

    def _setup(self):
        pass

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Hate to ask, but where's Bonus Track 5?
I was hoping no one would notice… >_< Short answer: Namori mucked around with chapter numbering between editions. Long answer: wait for the volume bundle blog post. But we're not missing any content, just the numbers that were messed up.
Well, I'm going to save this as YRYR_BT06 and the choco-charades one as YRYR_BT05. That'll look nicer in the folder.


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Commenting on review by John
This MUD has a great deal of potential but there are significant issues, particularly balance. There is a message during character creation that states, 'newbies are advised to avoid mage classes.' This immediately put a bad taste in my mouth. Why are players who love casters to be punished? The more I played the MUD, the more I realized, the main coder/IMP must surely be a melee/fighting fan and somehow burned in the past by some overpowered caster. Casters are incredibly nerfed in Abandoned Realms to the point that there's really no reason to have them. They have advantages at higher levels, however, for some reason the owner wants people to go through mostly frustration instead of fun while leveling this class. Even their advantages at higher levels are not enough to make the nerfs even close to being fair or reasonable. Clearly it's bias, any player will see this, though original/veterans may be blind to it. Again, Why punish casters?
There is no original storyline. Everything is stock, 'Thera' stuff. Roleplaying is enforced, however, even during peak hours with 15 or so players on, there is no roleplaying at any time. The only roleplaying is when someone asks for help and says 'Ye' or 'thou' in the sentence.
Immortals are frequently on but there are no global quests, major wars, invasions, etc. there's no special events of any kind that I can tell.
There is an XP penalty for playing hybrids, who already have the penalty of being the 'jack of all trades master of none.' This, in addition to the intentional nerfing of all caster classes, makes me think another possibility, that the owner believes magic of any kind is something only hardcore, veteran players should be allowed to use and enjoy, not for newer players. Basically, don't play this MUD unless you REALLY, REALLY like to play a human warrior or a human. Plenty of other fun, pretty, exotic options in the menus and helpfiles, but again, they're there only if you want to go through hours of torment and dying/corpse retrieval (if it's still there) rather than actually having fun and enjoying your class's unique abilities while you develop your character.
On the positive, the classes as far as flavor and concept are pretty cool. The spells, skills, combat style system etc. all are very interesting and fun, however, you can only really enjoy them again if you are a long-time veteran, getting immortal assistance or otherwise cheating, or if you're not lucky enough to be in one of those categories you are playing a human warrior or human thief. Another positive, the equipment seems to be coded/written well. I like the 'old school' medieval theme and the area quests are quite cool as well.
So much potential but too many balance issues to ever be a long-term success. I've heard the owner has much of an ego, so most likely the changes will not be made. It will fade into oblivion as most MUDs do.


Chicago Girls in Tech – Meet Aveda at the Microsoft Store April 21st – HURRY!
As an added bonus, we will be hosting the event at the Microsoft retail store in Oak Brook Mall. After the Aveda demonstration, there will also be an opportunity to tour the store, try out the new Window's Phones, slate devices, a large variety of laptops and PCs, and my favorite thing - the Kinect! More info on the Microsoft Store can be found here: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Locations/oakbrook. A little bird told me that the Microsoft store will be sharing some valuable "Friends and Family" discount coupons for Chicago Girls in Tech attendees!! Please be sure to register using the link below.
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Symptoms and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Category: Medicine
Bipolar Disorder (BPD) is a psychological disorder that affects the brain of over 60 million adults (WHO, 2018). It is characterized by two moods: mania and depression. These moods have been known to manifest themselves in various ways, from changes in attitude, to full blown manic episodes that include blackouts and irrational behavior. At this time, there is no official recorded physiological test for BPD. However, some psychologists have taken an interest in measuring lithium deficiency among patients. Doctors can also attempt to identify it by ruling out other serious neurological conditions while observing a patient's behavior. Bipolar Disorder can be a burden, but can be treated effectively using cognitive behavioral therapy, in conjunction with pharmaceutical intervention.
Bipolar Disorder had been classically described by psychiatrists as occasional mood disturbances. What psychologists now know is that these mood disturbances are not always episodic, but can be a constant, everyday struggle (Soreca et al., 2009). Consider a pendulum, swinging back and forth from one side to another. This is a physical example of a patient dealing with the cycles of BPD. A patient can experience symptoms of mania: sleeplessness but with increased energy, extreme irritability, the irrational need to spend money, abnormally increased sexual desire (coupled with deviant sexual behavior), an abuse of drugs and alcohol, blackouts and loss of memory (BBF, 2018). This can last up to seven days, until the pendulum swings to the opposite side. This can lead to symptoms of depression: sadness and anxiety, fatigue and decreased energy, feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite, and even thoughts of death or suicide (BBF, 2018). Patients with BPD toggle back and forth between these two moods in a constant cycle. The nature of these cycles has been categorized into three types of BPD: Bipolar Disorder I, for which a patient's symptoms are so severe, he or she may end up causing themselves or others severe financial destruction or end up needing hospitalization; Bipolar Disorder II, for which a patient's symptoms are more defined by shifts in mood, but not full blown episodes of mania or depression; Bipolar Disorder with Rapid Cycling, for which a patient may experience episodes more than four times a year (BBF, 2018).
Diathetical Factors and Etiology
Because psychologists are still trying to determine a physiological sign for BPD, it is difficult to pinpoint what the diathetic factors are. According to psychologist Datto, there are two major factors that could possibly contribute to the etiology of BPD: biological factors and environmental factors. Biologically, physical changes seem to occur in the brains of patients with BPD, although the reasons for this remain unclear. Genetically, BPD tends to appear in families with a history of the disorder, especially among first-degree relatives. Scientists have been able to show correlation between a patient's genetics and family history (Datto et al., 2016). Hormonally, an imbalance has been shown to trigger the onset of BPD. Environmentally, an extreme amount of stress or a traumatic experience can often exacerbate symptoms of BPD or cause it to present itself if it has not already been diagnosed (Soreca et al., 2009).
Treatment and Limitations
Treatment for Bipolar Disorder is a multi-step process. Both medication and cognitive therapy go hand in hand to effectively control the symptoms of BPD, and make a patient's life more comfortable. Pharmaceutically, Lithium, which has long been used as a mood stabilizer, has shown to be the most effective in treating a patient's mania by altering the functions of neurons, as well as re-balancing hormones that cause manic behavior and/ or suicidal thoughts (Monteggia, 2017). According to psychologist Monteggia, BDNF, a protein that influences the degree to which neurons in the brain form connections with one another, tends to be lower in patients with bipolar disorder. Lithium treatment has been shown to increase these levels. Lithium does not have to be used long term, and a patient can eventually be weaned off, potentially being prescribed another long term medication once they have exhibited a balance in mood.
Of course, most medications come with side effects, and while there is much agreement in the psychiatric community as to the effectiveness of Lithium, patients who actually suffer from BPD do not often enjoy what's been called the numb feeling they develop while taking it. In an on the record interview with Nathan Green, a current patient of Austin Lakes Hospital, who is receiving treatment for Bipolar Disorder I with rapid cycling in their outpatient program, he states, While being on Lithium has definitely calmed my erratic behavior, it has also made me feel completely emotionless. I no longer get sad or angry, but I also don't really feel any joy. I don't react to humorous things, I don't really laugh or cry. I am just here. But after Green's experience with an extreme manic episode, where he maxed out three of his wife's credit cards, experienced a black out, and has now had to file for bankruptcy, he is more than willing to endure the side effects of what will hopefully be an effective treatment. I hit rock bottom, I let my family down, and the worst part is I don't even remember doing most of it, he claims (Green, N. August 28, 2018).
Another facet of treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy. Bipolar Disorder patients have cognitive difficulties in everyday functionality such as memory, attention, and motivation (Goodwin et al., 2008). For patients such as Green, outpatient programs, like the one at Austin Lakes Hospital, offer individualized strategies for: communicating with family members and peers when the onset of a manic or depressive episodes may be occurring, problem solving in the event of stress or mania, sleep/wake cycle regulation, and task oriented goal setting. Learning to recognize and manage episodes of mania and depression can help a patient successfully function in everyday situations that they may have found previously impossible. It can also prevent dangerous behaviors from occurring during a severely manic episode. However, for these cognitive therapies to be effective, a patient has to be motivated enough to put these skills into practice, which can be difficult if the patient's medications are ineffective, or if the patient does not have the will to get better.
Bipolar Disorder requires much more research and study before psychiatrists and psychologists can truly understand the influences and etiology of the disorder. In recent years, great strides have been made to treat BPD effectively in patients to help ease the difficulties of living life on an emotional pendulum. If those diagnosed with BPD continue to pair medical intervention with psychotherapy, reducing, or even eliminating, this disorder can be accomplished.
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Lake of Bays Yoga has been turning cottagers and lakeside residents into avid yoga practitioners since 2009. In our studio classes on South Portage Road (15 minutes from Huntsville, 8 min from Baysville) as well as dock yoga classes at your home or cottage, we welcome students of all levels. Explore our range of offerings—from vigorous vinyasa flow to therapeutic restorative yoga—and discover how this practice can bring newfound enjoyment to what you already love about summer in Muskoka.
"A good friend of mine invited me to join her at one of Cecily's 'Lake of Bays' studio classes in 2010 and I have just finished my 5th summer season with her.
I hope you've been enjoying these glorious first days of summer. If you received my previous newsletter, you might be expecting to visit the sign-up page today to register for classes this weekend.
In the past week, however, a number of factors have led to my decision to put Lake of Bays Yoga on hiatus. As hard as it is for me to write this, there will not be classes running this summer. I don't want to say this is the end of LOBY—who knows what the future will bring—but for now, I'm taking a break!
This year has been particularly full for me—full in many wonderful ways, but also demanding of my time and energy. When the solstice arrived this past Monday evening, the realization of how fleetingly short this season is hit me hard. This summer I'll be simultaneously running two teacher programs in Toronto, while also embarking on the second year of my Somatraining program in Montreal and New York. As much as I would love to rekindle our incredible yoga community as planned, I'm afraid it will simply be too much for me to take on. So I have decided to see what it really feels like to have long weekends at the cottage (that are actually weekends for me too!) since my family first owned our property…I figure it's about time.
I sincerely hope to cross paths with you throughout the season in any case. Plans are also underway for the fall retreat to take place October 21-23, 2016.
Have a wonderful summer everyone, and thank you for all of your support over all of the summers we've spent together on the mat!
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– Yoga asanas are best practiced on an empty stomach (wait at least two hours after meals).
– Light, non-restrictive clothing, bare feet and a yoga mat will help you to experience an enjoyable, comfortable class.
– Bring along a mat, towel and water bottle.
– Since yoga generates heat and sweat, please refrain from wearing scented body products while practicing.
– New students: please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class to leave time for registration.
– If you have any current injuries or medical conditions (joint problems, high or low blood pressure, pregnancy, recent surgery, etc.) be sure to communicate this with your teacher at the beginning of class.


Claudio Ranieri released his list of call-ups for tomorrow's match in Ferrara against SPAL and it was revealed that Aleksandar Kolarov, who was suspended for last week's affair against Empoli, would miss out due to the injury. The Serbian joins Kostas Manolas, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Daniele De Rossi on the list of those who will be out due to injury. However, all are expected to return after the upcoming international break.


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Although a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse is responsible for filing the death certificate, the task is often delegated to the funeral director. Most of the information needed to complete the death certificate is obtained from the family of the deceased. However, it must be a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse who completes and certifies the cause of death information. Once a death record is completed in the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS), it is registered and the death certificate is available to the town clerks for filing.
In addition to receiving copies of vital records from Vermont town clerks, the Health Department also receives copies of certificates of all Vermont resident births and deaths that occur in other states and in Canada. This allows the Health Department to do statistical analyses of vital events involving Vermont residents even if the birth or death occurred outside of the state.
Order Certified Copies of Death Certificates from the Town Clerk
Town Clerks can issue certified copies of Vital Records, including certificates of birth, death, marriage, and civil unions.
Find your nearest Town Clerk
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Certified copies of death certificates dated January 1, 1909 and later are available for a fee from the Department of Health.
Complete and print this Application and read the Supplemental Instructions.
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New parents don't automatically receive a copy of their child's birth certificate. Find out how to order a certified copy of a birth certificate in Vermont.
Vital Records Forms & Information
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Couples planning to marry can find the application for Vermont License of Civil Marriage. People can also order certified copies of marriage and civil union certificates.
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Find out how to order a copy of a divorce certificate or a certificate dissolving a civil union in Vermont.
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The EDRS has increased efficiency in the death reporting process, reducing the time it takes to finalize a death record from 38 days to just four days.
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Movie princesses through the years
Big-screen princesses have been capturing the imaginations of moviegoing commoners for nearly as long as the film medium has existed. Here's a look at some of the silver screen's most memorable princesses, both graceful and gutsy. (Clockwise from top left: Walt Disney Pictures; Paramount Pictures; Lucasfilm; DreamWorks Pictures; Walt Disney / Pixar)
After her jealous stepmother, the Queen, feeds her a poisoned apple, Snow White is awakened from her cursed sleep by a kiss from another royal, the Prince. (Walt Disney)
Orphaned Cinderella is a servant to her cruel stepmother and stepsisters before Prince Charming sweeps her off her feet. (Walt Disney Pictures)
Feeling burdened by her royal blood, Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) plays hooky from the duties of her unnamed country during a visit to Rome. Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), an expatriate American reporter, rescues her from a bench after her escape, and the pair falls in love while sightseeing. (Paramount Pictures)
Born to the crown, Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil Maleficent. For her protection, she is whisked away to the forest, where she grows up as Briar Rose, unaware of her royal roots and cursed destiny. (Walt Disney Pictures)
Leia's mother was Padme Amidala, queen of the Naboo. Though her father was a Jedi Knight, she was given up for adoption to the royal family of Alderaan. (Lucasfilm)
In the end mawage almost makes Buttercup a princess, but not before Westley swoops in to save her from the evil — and cowardly — Prince Humperdinck. (Clive Coote / Twentieth Century Fox)
Her father is King Triton of the sea people, and she's married to Prince Eric of the people on land. (Walt Disney Pictures)
The daughter of a pauper, Belle eventually marries her prince, but not before deflecting her conceited, raw-egg-gobbling suitor Gaston. (Disney)
Jasmine, although born into royalty, is unhappy with life at the palace and flees to the street market, where she meets her prince-to-be. (Disney)
A lifetime of etiquette lessons and grooming for the crown help guarantee Odette's grace, even when she's a bird. Also, when she's a swan, a little yellow patch on her head resembles a crown. (New Line Cinema)
Pocahontas was the daughter of Chief Powhatan and was to wed Kocoum, a warrior from the tribe. Uninterested, Pocahantas ends up meeting and falling in love with Englishman John Smith. (Disney)
Royal by blood or marriage: Anastasia Romanov is royal by blood, but she doesn't quite realize that without the help of a pair of con men looking to claim the bounty on the long-lost Russian princess. So Anya, an orphan who lost her memory as a child will have to suffice. Little does she know that she really is the princess.
Proof she's a princess: Anya remembers that she's a princess by recalling a song from a music box that her grandmother, the Dowager Empress Marie, gave her as a child before they fled Russia. She also rejects stroganoff "like a Romanov," according to her teacher Vladimir, and manages to bring down the sorcerer Rasputin with a pair of high heels on.
Adorable sidekick: Anya befriends the stray puppy Pooka, who, along with Dmitri and Vladimir, helps her learn how to be the Russian princess and claim the reward money offered by her grandmother in Paris.
(20th Century Fox)
San, a child from the village of Iron Town that borders a great forest that houses animal gods, was abandoned and later adopted by the gigantic wolf goddess Moro. The villagers began calling her Princess Mononoke. (Miramax Films)
While not a princess per se, her family is also under the protection of ancient spirits, and she ends up marrying army Gen. Capt. Li-Shing in the straight-to-DVD sequel "Mulan II." (Disney)
After knocking Henry, the crown prince of France, off a horse that he was attempting to steal, a courtship of sorts begins (though with many twists and turns) with Danielle De Barbarac. (Stephen F. Morley / 20th Century Fox)
The unpopular 15-year-old Mia Thermopolis is visited by her paternal grandmother from Genovia, who tells her she is the next sole heir of the Genovian throne. (Ron Batzdorff / Disney)
Fiona's parents are King Harold and Queen Lillian of Far Far Away, and she has a fairy godmother to boot. (DreamWorks)
Ofelia is believed to be the reincarnation of Princess Moanna, who was so curious about the world that she ventured forth from Underworld, was blinded by the sun and lost her memory. (Teresa Isasi / Picturehouse)
Giselle isn't a princess in the land of Andalasia but is going to marry her true love, Prince Edward. Both believe that is destiny. (Barry Wetcher / Walt Disney Pictures)
Prince Naveen of Maldonia is turned into a frog by a voodoo witch doctor in New Orleans and needs to kiss a true princess to revert the spell. Confusing Tiana for a princess, he kisses her and also turns her into a frog. (Disney)
Rapunzel doesn't know she is a princess. As a baby, she is kidnapped by an evil witch and locked in a tower. (Disney Enterprises)
Although her evil stepmother has taken Snow White's rightful place as heiress to the kingdom, Snow White's ability to tame a ferocious troll by just looking at it is proof she's special. Not many can put human-eating monsters under a spell with just a glance. (Universal Pictures)
Merida is not so much into the whole royal-tradition thing. Apparently having weapons on the dinner table is frowned upon. (Pixar)
Elsa, an orphaned princess of Arendelle, inherits the throne when she comes of age. Unfortunately, an argument with her sister, Anna, at the coronation causes Elsa to lose control of her cryokinetic powers that she has kept hidden since her childhood for fear of harming others. (Disney)


My father and partner were out for a break and it was my turn to watch over my mom. Watch, like she was some kind of child or something.
She had no regrets she told me.
"Life is too short." She told me.
I asked as I got up from my chair.
"Yes, please, some water would be nice." She had said.
what a strong person she is.
"Of course, you're my son." She said.
She told me that she had been praying for me every day that I was out there using.
Not to go out, I thought.
"No mom, I won't." I said.
God, please be with my mom, I thought.
My mom used to say, "That life was like a giant book with all the stories already written down.
"It's a great day, Ma" Dad told her.
Now she knows I thought.
For once in my life I would like to be free.
Free to make decisions that are good for me.
But that wasn't always how it was.
Once I found alcohol, the ability to make choices and sane decision-making were gone.
Alcoholic thinking was what I would do.
Most of my life I was like a great chess player in my mind.
Always two or three steps ahead, moving the pieces on the board for the outcome I wanted.
Manipulating the people around me, if I could.
To produce the final victory, which was the drink or drug in my hand.
But there was no real freedom in my thinking at that time in my life.
Old John Barleycorn was making the real moves on my chessboard life.
Leading me into thinking that I was the one making these great choices and leading me down the road of what I thought was happiness.
But there was no real happiness by the end of my using.
Nor was there any real freedom from my thinking.
The insanity of this disease was keeping me out there using when the end was well over. What I didn't know was Old John had moved all my pieces on the board into no freedom for me.
Now I'm in the program, working on these steps.
Having put down that drink and drug was one of the hardest decisions to make. Especially when my thinking was so messed up that at sometimes in that first year, drinking sounded right.
The alcohol thinking and the insane decisions were still right there.
I thank God for the old-timers that helped me out.
Showing me a way from the insane life I was living.
This was for me my first real freedom.
Knowing that I had choices again.
But what if I chose wrong?
Well that's what a sponsor is for – to ask.
That's what the twelve steps are for – to do.
Having cleared away the old chessboard and getting honest with me.
Not drinking or drugging was but the first of many decisions that I would make.
Learning how to live one day and sometimes one moment means to make choices and decisions for myself.
Wrong or right I've learned how to do this.
With the help of a higher power, a sponsor, having a home group and being part of a Fellowship.
Not just a side line watcher. But a doer.
Jumping in with both feet as they say.
Talking to other people in the Fellowship.
Letting others know where I am and learning to have people help me when my thinking isn't great.
It's not so much the drink or drug today, it's my thinking, my decision making.
The choices that can put me in the wrong place so fast that I feel I'm back at square one. But the ability to make right choices for me is the best freedom of all.
Being able to think clearly because there is no alcohol or drugs in me is one of the greatest feelings to date.
Right or wrong, the choices we make and being accountable for our actions is freedom of self.
But the best thing of all is that I can be me.
and the Freedom to be Me….


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Season/Career Records (pdf)
Bryant splits with CCSU Wednesday
Central Connecticut
Bryant (13-30, 8-6) 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 11 0
Central Connecticut (17-22, 4-10) 2 4 0 1 0 0 X 7 10 0
Bryant (13-29, 8-5) 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 5 5 0
Central Connecticut (16-22, 3-10) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Photo by: DSPics.com
2B: Marianna Politis
2B: Carli Backlund; Alexa Milius; Sydney Bolan; Emily Cronin
HR: Carli Backlund; Alicia Bertolino
2B: Sydney Bolan
NEW BRITAIN, CONN. – The Bryant University softball team split with Central Connecticut Wednesday afternoon during an NEC doubleheader. The Bulldogs blanked the Blue Devils in game one, 5-0, before falling in game two, 7-4.
Bryant 5, Central Connecticut 0
Central Connecticut 7, Bryant 4
Location: CCSU Softball Field (New Britain, Conn.)
W|L|S: Gabrielle Ermish (W, 7-9) | Kari Marks (L, 3-6)
W|L|S: Ashley Antonazzo (W, 7-9) | Gabrielle Ermish (L, 7-10)
COACH FRENCH'S COMMENTS
"We got a great effort from Gabi in game one as she really pitched tremendously. Credit to Central in game two because they made a couple of adjustments and jumped out to an early lead. Our kids never stopped fighting, we just couldn't get the big hit. We left the bases loaded four times and had the tying run at the plate in the seventh, so we had our chances."
KEY MOMENT GM1
Bryant scored all of the offense it needed in the third inning when Gabrielle Ermish (Pottstown, Pa.) drove home two runs with a base hit to left field.
HOW IT HAPPENED GM1
With the bases loaded in the top of the third, Ermish popped the ball over Central's shortstop to drive in the first two runs of the game, 2-0.
Senior Jessica Gradillas (Nogales. Ariz.) followed Ermish with another pair of RBIs by sending it to the left field fence. The Blue Devils were unable to make the catch, sending two more Bulldogs home, 4-0.
In the top of the sixth, Carlyn Hernandez (Cypress, Calif.) entered the lineup as a pinch hitter for Morgan Powell (Murrieta, Calif.). Hernandez smacked a 3-2 pitch to the second basemen with the bases loaded to bring in Toni Camarillo (Corona, Calif.), 5-0.
STATS GM1
Junior Tiffany Bell (Egg Harbor City, N.J.) led the Bulldogs with two hits in four plate appearances.
Ermish led on the offensive and defensive ends. On offense, Ermish drove in two runs batting one-for-three. On defense, Ermish pitched a complete game shutout while striking out ten batters.
Gradillas also tallied two RBIs.
Jenna Cali (Franklinville, N.J.) and Powell each compiled one stolen base apiece.
Central Connecticut pulled away with a four-run second inning. The Blue Devils first hit a two-run bomb before notching two RBI-doubles.
Carli Backlund sent the ball over the fence for a solo home run for the first run of the game, 1-0, in the bottom of the first.
The Blue Devils notched back-to-back hits to centerfield to bring in the second run.
Camarillo cut the deficit in half with a base hit up the middle with runners on first and second. Camarillo's hit sent Gradillas racing home, 2-1.
Central Connecticut compiled four runs in the bottom of the second. First, the Blue Devils hit a two-run homer before compiling back-to-back RBI-doubles, 6-1.
Central placed a runner in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth before an RBI-single to the centerfield gap drove in its seventh run, 7-1.
The Bulldogs filled the bases in the top of the fifth. Hernandez drew a walk to bring in a run followed by Camarillo who drove in another with a single to left field, 7-3.
In an attempt to come back in the seventh inning, Marianna Politis (Arcadia, Calif.) hit a leadoff double to the left field fence. Camarillo moved Politis over to third with a ground out before Gianna Ceccarelli (Claremont, Calif.) smacked an RBI-single to left field, 7-4.
Camarillo produced two runs batting two-of-four in game two.
Ceccarelli went a perfect two-for-two driving in a run and scoring once.
Politis notched a double in her lone hit of the day.
Ermish started the first 1.1 innings compiling one strikeout and five hits.
Senior Colby Norris (Toano, Va.) relieved Ermish tossing the next 2.2 innings. Norris struck out one, walked one, and gave up five hits.
Sophomore Sarah McKeveny (Bohemia, N.Y.) closed out the final two innings without giving up a hit. McKeveny struck out four and walked one.
Ermish shattered her career-high with 10 strikeouts. Previously, Ermish struck out seven against Iona during her freshman campaign.
The Bulldogs fall to 10-11 all-time against CCSU.
Bryant travels to LIU Brooklyn to make up its last Northeast Conference doubleheader. Game times are set for 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 in Brooklyn, N.Y.


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Vignanello es una localidad italiana de la provincia de Viterbo, región de Lacio, con 4.833 habitantes.

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We've been loving the "jungalow" style of decorating lately, so when we saw this plant wall at Stacks Espresso Bar, we knew we had to share it with our fellow plant lovers. Not much is better than sipping a latte under a dreamy wall of hanging plants.
Cailin and I both got iced drinks since it was a hot day out. Cailin got an iced chai and I got a regular iced latte. We also got some chocolate chip and walnut scones- yum!
Before we left to enjoy the rest of the beautiful day, we took a few shots of our outfits. I wore one of my go-to casual work day outfits, a chambray dress! I love the high low hem line on this one! Cailin wore her blogging shirt, which I got her for Christmas! I thought it was only appropriate that she have a shirt that perfectly matched the day's activity!
Those scones look yummy and I love that jean dress!
Love love love! 2 passions, 1 place… Dreaming of a place like this in Quebec city!!!


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Quintus Asconius Pedianus (9 př. n. l. – 76) byl římský historik.

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Zabýval se studiem historie, vydal komentář k Cicerovým projevům řazených chronologicky, z těchto komentářů se jich zachovalo pouze pět.

 Contra obtrectator Vergilii, obhajoba Vergilia a to jak z estetického tak z hlediska etického. Dílo se nezachovalo, ale lze si o něm udělat představu z pozdějších citací.

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Starověcí římští spisovatelé
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SPIN WITH LIFEHOUSE AT TWIN TOWERS ALIVE 2014
By Mun Yee | March 3, 2014 0 Comments
An all-time favourite American rock band is set to join the eclectic line-up to entertain fans at the Twin Towers @Live 2014 come 28th & 29th March 2014 at Plaza PETRONAS.
Lifehouse is the fifth artist announced as another hit maker after Christina Aguilera, K-Pop sensation, Rain and two British icons, Craig David and Rick
Astley. Sharing the stage with these international stars are Malaysia's very own artistes; Joe Flizzow, Altimet, SonaOne, Ila Damia, DJ Biggie and the up and coming band, Oh Chentaku and Irama.
Lifehouse's first album "No Name Face" sold 2.5 million copies worldwide.After the release of their first album, they rocked the music industry with more hit singles such as, "Spin", "Hanging By a Moment," "You and Me," "First Time," "Whatever It Takes", "Halfway Gone" and sold more than 15 million records.
Lifehouse's popularity grew from strength to strength into their fame over the years with their hit single "Hanging By A Moment" which made into the
Billboard Magazine's Song Of The Year in 2000. So popular was their music that they have been featured in a variety of TV Shows including "Smallville", "Grey's Anatomy" "Scrubs", "Criminal Minds" and the film "The Time Traveler's Wife"
PETRONAS Syntium and PETRONAS PRIMAX are the Presenting Partners of Twin Towers @Live 2014. For the first time, SapuraKencana Petroleum will be collaborating as the Main Sponsor and supported by Dialog Group Bhd as the Support Sponsor. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the Official Hotel of the concert will be hosting all the international stars throughout their stay in Kuala Lumpur. All the stars will also be transported by Mercedes-Benz cars, the Official Car Partner. Pernod Ricard Malaysia and Carlsberg Marketing are the Official Beverage Partners.
"Astro Awani, being the Official Broadcast Partner, will be promoting and broadcasting this highly anticipated event of the year on Astro Channel 501
and Astro AWANI's digital platforms. Log on to astroawani.com or download Astro AWANI's FREE app from the App Store or Google Play for the latest updates". Tune-in the Official Radio Stations, MIX fm, Lite FM, ERA FM and MY FM for great selections of airplays of the artists performing at the Twin Towers @Live 2014. For the latest and fast updates, visit MSN Online, the Official Online Partner.
Twin Towers @Live 2014 is a FREE concert and open to all members of the public.
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Mine says it's with the embassy.
The embassy is not open, but the call center (USTRAVELDOCS) was open today per usual.
Ya I can see where you are coming from. It's too bad that we are doing this the right way and simple judgment of error or lack of knowledge can ruin the whole thing. But they have our passports and that is definitely a good sign methinks!
I didn't realize that there could potentially be CO's who didn't have "authority".Logically , they know what type of visa we are there to interview for, so I imagine that whoever we go to knows and has has the "authority' to interview us and make the appropriate decision?? Anyway we can just speculate I guess. Hopefully, next week will be a good one for all of us!
I had a male CO and a very rude and impatient one at that. He spoke to me for 10 seconds and just asked who was the petitioner and where he lived-that's it. Seems like he was ready to handover the 221g slip irrespective of what I said. Have traveled to the US multiple times and not once have I had a bad experience at the consulate so this one was hard to digest.
Sending good vibes your way. Came this far, we got this! I know the consulate is closed tomorrow for Good Friday so at least it will be a break from incessantly checking the status. Good luck!
My passport reached the consulate on April 9th and the case was updated on that day to reflect administrative processing. Radio silence since. You think they have made us wait enough but apparently not. I was pretty thrilled that they asked for my passport in 3 days of submitting documents so I allowed myself to get a bit too excited. Oh well!
I submitted my additional documents on April 2nd and received a letter asking for my passport on April 5th. I don't believe the status changes from AP until you send in the passport because that is when it can technically move forward from the "Administrative processing" phase. Good luck!
Was able to move up my appointment just a little while ago. Please check if you can too.
Yupp I will do that! Thanks and good luck!
There is no such requirement, you can do the medical as soon as you have the "appointment letter" from NVC, basically telling you that the case is forwarded to the local consulate. I have May 9th until something opens up earlier.
Thanks for the response Have May 9th at the moment---I guess that's better than nothing but was hoping to get something sooner. Was just trying to understand if perhaps they open up dates at certain points, some pattern to it.


September 1st marked the end of a nine week step challenge at work. For the challenge we chose to be on either a two-person or three-person team and virtually walk between San Francisco, California and Phoenix, Arizona.
Because I'm competitive (and a co-worker persuaded me) I signed up for a two-person team. To make our goal of finishing we had to average 12,222 steps per day each (teams with three people had to average 8,148 steps per day).
Our company provided Fit Bits for this challenge. They are a great device that tracks step counts, miles, calories burned, and flights of stairs. On their website you can sync the Fit Bit, track weight, food consumed, and other activities.
The challenge began on July 1st. Since 4th of July was that Thursday and I was planning on taking Friday off as well, I setup a challenge for myself in that very first week. I decided to hike four days in a row. With those hikes I ended up walking 132,750 steps that week, which averaged to just under 19,000 per day. A great start. Since that week my steps per week were between 56,377 and 111,562 (the lower number happened during a time week in which I was fighting a kidney stone…not bad).
I kept my average way above the needed 12,222 per day and so did my walking partner. We virtually made it to Phoenix, Arizona more than a week earlier than the intended end date (as did several other teams). Of the two person teams, we came in 7th place and individually I came in 75 for the entire company. I walked 883,522 steps in those nine weeks.
I loved this challenge. Partly because I love anything competitive and partly because my knee held up (I've had knee surgery six times…three in the last three years). I feel proud.
I will continue to track steps using my Fit Bit and I'll definitely be taking it on my epic adventure to Belize, New Zealand, and Australia starting in November.
Have you ever participated in a step challenge? Did you enjoy it?


We present a hybrid CPU-GPU approach for the Fourier-based stitching of optical microscopy images. This system achieves sub-minute stitching rates with large grids; it stitches a grid of 59x42 tiles in 26 seconds on a two-CPU (8 physical cores) & two-GPU machine. This is a speedup factor of more than 24x; the optimized sequential implementation takes more than 10 minutes to perform the same task. The system scales to take advantage of additional CPU cores or GPU cards. For the sake of comparison, ImageJ/Fiji, which uses a similar algorithm, exceeds 3.6 hours on the same workload.


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The Palestine papers
Secret papers reveal slow death of Middle East peace process
• Massive new leak lifts lid on negotiations
• PLO offered up key settlements in East Jerusalem
• Concessions made on refugees and Holy sites
The Palestine papers reveal the offer of concessions by Palestinian peace negotiators on areas such as the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount holy sites in Jerusalem. (Photograph: Awad Awad/AFP/Getty Images)
The biggest leak of confidential documents in the history of the Middle East conflict has revealed that Palestinian negotiators secretly agreed to accept Israel's annexation of all but one of the settlements built illegally in occupied East Jerusalem. This unprecedented proposal was one of a string of concessions that will cause shockwaves among Palestinians and in the wider Arab world.
A cache of thousands of pages of confidential Palestinian records covering more than a decade of negotiations with Israel and the US has been obtained by al-Jazeera TV and shared exclusively with the Guardian. The papers provide an extraordinary and vivid insight into the disintegration of the 20-year peace process, which is now regarded as all but dead.
The documents – many of which will be published by the Guardian over the coming days – also reveal:
• The scale of confidential concessions offered by Palestinian negotiators, including on the highly sensitive issue of the right of return of Palestinian refugees.
• How Israeli leaders privately asked for some Arab citizens to be transferred to a new Palestinian state.
• The intimate level of covert co-operation between Israeli security forces and the Palestinian Authority.
• The central role of British intelligence in drawing up a secret plan to crush Hamas in the Palestinian territories.
• How Palestinian Authority (PA) leaders were privately tipped off about Israel's 2008-9 war in Gaza.
As well as the annexation of all East Jerusalem settlements except Har Homa, the Palestine papers show PLO leaders privately suggested swapping part of the flashpoint East Jerusalem Arab neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah for land elsewhere.
Most controversially, they also proposed a joint committee to take over the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City – the neuralgic issue that helped sink the Camp David talks in 2000 after Yasser Arafat refused to concede sovereignty around the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa mosques.
The offers were made in 2008-9, in the wake of President George Bush's Annapolis conference, and were privately hailed by the chief Palestinian negotiator, Saeb Erekat, as giving Israel "the biggest Yerushalayim (the Hebrew name for Jerusalem) in history" in order to resolve the world's most intractable conflict. Israeli leaders, backed by the US government, said the offers were inadequate.
Intensive efforts to revive talks by the Obama administration foundered last year over Israel's refusal to extend a 10-month partial freeze on settlement construction. Prospects are now uncertain amid increasing speculation that a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict is no longer attainable – and fears of a new war.
Many of the 1,600 leaked documents – drawn up by PA officials and lawyers working for the British-funded PLO negotiations support unit and include extensive verbatim transcripts of private meetings – have been independently authenticated by the Guardian and corroborated by former participants in the talks and intelligence and diplomatic sources.
The Guardian's coverage is supplemented by WikiLeaks cables, emanating from the US consulate in Jerusalem and embassy in Tel Aviv. Israeli officials also kept their own records of the talks, which may differ from the confidential Palestinian accounts.
The concession in May 2008 by Palestinian leaders to allow Israel to annex the settlements in East Jerusalem – including Gilo, which is a current focus of controversy after Israeli authorities gave the go-ahead for 1,400 new homes – has never been made public before.
All settlements built on territory occupied by Israel in the 1967 war are illegal under international law, but the Jerusalem homes are routinely described, and perceived, by Israel as municipal "neighbourhoods". Israeli governments have consistently sought to annex the largest settlements as part of a peace deal – and came close to doing so at Camp David.
Erekat told Israeli leaders in 2008: "This is the first time in Palestinian-Israeli history in which such a suggestion is officially made." No such concession had been made at Camp David. But the offer was rejected out of hand by Israel because it did not include a big settlement near the city Ma'ale Adumim as well as Har Homa and several others deeper in the West Bank, including Ariel. "We do not like this suggestion because it does not meet our demands," Israel's then foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, told the Palestinians, "and probably it was not easy for you to think about it, but I really appreciate it".
The overall impression that emerges from the documents, which stretch from 1999 to 2010, is of the weakness and growing desperation of PA leaders as failure to reach agreement or even halt all settlement temporarily undermines their credibility in relation to their Hamas rivals; the papers also reveal the unyielding confidence of Israeli negotiators and the often dismissive attitude of US politicians towards Palestinian representatives.
Palestinian and Israeli officials both point out that any position in negotiations is subject to the principle that "nothing is agreed until everything is agreed" and therefore is invalid without a overarching deal. But PA leaders are likely to be embarrassed by the revelation of private concessions that go far beyond what much of their population would regard as acceptable – particularly since Mahmoud Abbas's mandate as Palestinian president expired in 2009.
The PA, set up as a transitional administration after the 1993 Oslo agreement between Israel and the PLO, is under pressure from a disaffected Palestinian public and from Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement. Hamas won the Palestinian elections in 2006 and has controlled the Gaza Strip since its violent takeover in 2007.
Unlike the PLO, Hamas rejects negotiations with Israel, except for a long-term ceasefire, and refuses to recognise it. Its founding charter also contains antisemitic elements. Supported by Iran and Syria, it is sanctioned as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the US and the EU, despite pressure for it to be included in a wider political process.
Seumas Milne and Ian Black
23 January, 2011.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jan/23/palestine-papers-expose-peace-concession
On the same subject see also:
"Introducing The Palestine Papers", by Gregg Carlstrom, aljazeera.net, 23 January, 2011.
"The story behind the Palestine papers", by Seumas Milne and Ian Black, guardian.co.uk, 24 January, 2011.
- Proche-Orient : Des documents secrets révèlent la lente mort du processus de paix


A popular home design trend that we are seeing in the Greater Cincinnati Area is a growing demand for outdoor fireplaces and firepits, both wood-burning and natural gas. People want to enjoy each season and spend more time outdoors relaxing and entertaining family and friends. Summers can have cool nights. Fall is spectacular. Winter is invigorating and spring is a time for nature's renewal. In each season, a warm fire is enchanting and extends the time spent outdoors.
There are many design options for incorporating a fireplace or firepit into an outdoor living space. A well-planned outdoor living space design will address the setting of the home, the architectural style of the house, the needs of the users, available fuel sources, materials used for the façade, and building codes and guidelines that may be applicable.
Wood-burning stone fireplace built into a veranda. A stone fireplace takes center stage in this outdoor veranda addition to the home. The fireplace includes wood storage space, a mantel that matches the trim, a glass door screen and a deep elevated hearth for additional seating.
Ledgestone fireplace with wood mantel and raised hearth. This fireplace brings the inside outdoors. Features include a gas fireplace insert, mesh curtain fireplace screen, an outdoor television and hearthside table.
Stone fireplace in poolside shelter. A gas fueled stone fireplace is the focal point of a multi-function freestanding outdoor shelter with areas for seating, television viewing, an outdoor kitchen and enjoying views of the pool and gardens. The fireplace includes a gas insert and glass door screen. There is a granite hearth and mantle.
Freestanding outdoor shelter in a woodland garden with stone and brick fireplace. The stone and brick exterior of this wood-burning fireplace blends with the natural surroundings. Brick accents the arched opening and built-in storage compartments for wood. There is an outdoor television placed above the stone mantel. A black iron fireplace screen shields the embers. The hearth provides a place for tools, candles and plants.
Stone fireplace in a gazebo. This gas fireplace was built to fit the curved and tall structure of the gazebo. The mantel matches the cabinetry and a television was placed above it. An ornate wrought iron screen was selected to intensify the impact of the fireplace in the space. The hearth is curved to complement the architecture and stonework extends to the ceiling.
Fireplace on an open porch. The lines of this outdoor gas fireplace are simple and the stonework matches the beauty of the home. There is no mantel and a cabinet with folding doors protects the outdoor television when not in use.
Wood-burning stone fireplace in an open-air shelter. A garden path from the home leads to an open shelter with rocking chairs for sitting by a warm wood fire. The opening to the fireplace features a brick interior with brick laid in a herringbone pattern.
Ledgestone gas firepit. A sheltered outdoor sitting area is warmed by a gas firepit.
Stone firepit on a patio. A stone firepit with a low walled seating area provides a gathering place on a patio. The stonework of the firepit matches the wall.
Poolside firepit. This wood-burning firepit was placed to warm swimmers exiting the pool and those sitting in a shelter patio. Note the built-in wood box to the right.
Firepit in a garden setting. This wood-burning firepit blends beautifully with the rock garden of a French-country style home. What a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors in any season.