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Album: Classic Gershwin (1924)
By 1923, the bandleader Paul Whiteman wanted to do something different with jazz. He wanted to turn the American dance band into something a bit more prestigious, or as Paul Osgood, the author of 1926's So This is Jazz put it, make "an honest woman out of jazz." Whiteman said in 1927, "I never questioned her honesty. I simply thought she needed a new dress."
Whiteman invited George Gershwin to perform in his Experiment in Modern Music show with his Palais Royal Orchestra, slated for February 12, 1924. George's brother Ira Gershwin recalled reading an article in the New York Herald on January 4 about the upcoming jazz concerto, which said that George would be performing. This was news to Ira. George reports that he had started to consider the idea of writing something that pushed "the limitations of jazz" the previous December. When working out the theme, he heard it as "a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America." "American Rhapsody" became "Rhapsody in Blue" at Ira's suggestion.
Whiteman's show began in the afternoon and carried into the evening. The packed house had already enjoyed a full program of some of the America's finest jazz. A critic for Theatre Magazine wrote, "Mr. Whiteman's jazz concert was often vulgar, but it was never dull." However, it was Gershwin's piece that was the star of the show.
The two-and-a-half-octave clarinet glissando is instantly recognizable today, but was not like much that the crowd had ever heard before. "Rhapsody in Blue" commanded three curtain calls, despite the fact that Gershwin had been so rushed to complete the score, he improvised his own piano solo. His manuscript of the music contained blank pages in place of his piano parts.
In addition to Gershwin, 18 musicians played a total of 23 instruments at the concert. The piece was arranged by Ferde Grofé.
Is this jazz? Critics have been divided on that. Some have suggested that it is a series of songs strung together that can easily be broken up. Maybe that was, to a degree, the point. Gershwin wanted to write something that exemplified America as a melting pot, not to mention to prove his own worth as a serious composer. He did both. Respected writer William Saroyan said of the piece, it is "an American in New York City; at the same time it is an American in any city... It is also an American in a small town, on a farm, at work in a factory, in a mine or a mill, a forest or a field." New York critic Olin Downes said of Gershwin after the show, "This is no mere dance-tune set for piano and other instruments. This composition shows extraordinary talent, just as it also shows a young composer with aims that go far beyond those of his ilk."
By the end of the year, Whiteman and his orchestra had performed "Rhapsody in Blue" more than 80 times and their recording had sold over a million copies. The success of the song was not lost on Gershwin. Legend has it that when he was speaking with composer John Ireland, Gershwin asked him how often Ireland's rhapsody, "Mai-Dun," was played per year. When Ireland replied, "Three," Gershwin said, "Three. Ah, Mine gets played two or three times per day!"
The original 1924 performance of this song was recorded, and it was released on June 10, 1924. Running a total of 8:59, it took up both sides of a 78-rpm record, and much of the middle section was omitted.
In 1927, Ferde Grofé re-orchestrated the song, and Gershwin again recorded it with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. With a slower tempo and much better sound quality, this became the most popular version of the song.
Many listeners will recognize this song as the signature music of United Airlines, which used it in commercials and on board their planes starting in 1987. Unlike older classical compositions, the song was not in the public domain (it entered in 2020, 95 years after it was published), so United paid a fee of $300,000 per year to license the piece. For United, the recognizable and elegant song helped brand the airline as trustworthy while soothing passengers in potentially stressful circumstances. It was a major change from their "fly the friendly skies" campaign which they used pre-"Rhapsody," and remains one of the most iconic uses of music in corporate branding. United was the first company to use the song in commercials.
Some of the media uses of this song include the TV shows The Simpsons (in the 2010 episode "Elementary School Musical" and again in 2012 in "The D'oh-cial Network") and Glee, and the movies Poetic Justice and Fantasia/2000. Many older movies featured the song as well, including St. Louis Blues (1929), King of Jazz (1930), and The Great Ziegfeld (1936).
Gershwin conceived his famous piano concerto while on a train to Boston. He said at the beginning of 1924: "I had already done some work on the rhapsody. It was on the train, with its steely rhythms, its rattle-ty bang that is often so stimulating for a composer."
Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson says that this is the first song he ever heard, and that he was enthralled by it. "I loved the part where the violins came in," he told Rolling Stone. "I just got this overwhelmingly beautiful vibe from the music."
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Mary Hager from Pennsylvania I woke up this morning with that song in my head. I fell in love with the song while I was in high school. My band director Bernard Kawalski introduced our concert band to this magical piece. We all loved it. Jefferson Morgan Jr. Sr. High School Marching Band.
Barry from Sauquoit, NyAs already stated above "Rhapsody In Blue" was performed for the first time in public on February 12th 1924...
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Яшоварман I (; д/н — 954) — магараджа Джеджа-Бхукті у 925—954 роках. Провадив успішну агресивну політику, сприяв появі нового архітектурного стилю.

Життєпис
Походив з династії Чандела. Син магараджи Харши та Канчуки з династії Чаухан (невідомо з якої саме гілки). Посів трон 925 року. Зберігав номінальну залежність від Гуджара-Практіхара, але проводив фактично самостійну політику.

Яшоварман I завоював важливу фортецю Каланджар (звідси став контролювати мідні копальні в Барі), хоча особа його ворога в цій кампанії невідома. Одна з теорій полягає в тому, що він завоював Каланджару у своїх Магіпали I, магараджахіраджа Гурджара-Пратіхара, скориставшись поразкою того 939 року від Крішни III, магараджахіраджи Раштракутів. За іншою гіпотезою він відібрав фортецю вже у Раштракутів, які її захопили в Гуджара-Пратіхар. Більш ймовірно, що він діяв спільно з Крішною III проти Магіпали I, після чого розділив здобич. На честь цього успіху Яшоварман I прийняв титул каланджарадхіпаті («Володар Каланджари»). Правителя Чандела було названо «палаючим вогнем для Гурджара».

За цим успішно протистояв Радж'япалі, правителю імперії Пала, що намагався розширити свої володіннян вздовж Гангу на північ. Є свідчення, що війська Чандела навіть перейшли у наступ, вдершись на власну територію Пала. Разом з тим невдовзі стикнувся з союзом Калачура і Раштрукутів, який Яшоварман I небезпечним для своїх амбіцій. Відомо про якійсь конфлікт з Калачура, в якому Яшоварман I здобув перемогу, ймовріно над Ювараджою I, оскільки невдовзі разом з ним виступив проти Крішни III. Разом з тим підчас короткої війни з Калачура переміг династію Сомавамші з Кошали
(васала Калачура). Також припускають, що він встановив зверхність над Парамара або завдав їм поразки. Втім ці війни не принесли розширення володінь, лише військову здобич. Відомо, що змусив Девапалу, магараджахіраджу з династії Гуджара-Пратіхари, передати священне зображення з храму в Каннауджі, яке Пратіхари отримали з Кашміру або Тибету.

Наприкінці життя спільно з Лакшманараджею II Калачура, магараджею Чеді-Дагала, воював проти Гуджара-Пратіхара і Пала. Припускають, що на момент смерті окрім власне Джеджа-Бхукті Яшоварман I володів доабом між Гангом і Джамною, кордон сягав Бхасват на річці Малава (притоки Джамни) і гори Гопадрі біля Гваліору. Помер 954 (або 950) року. Йому спадкував син Дханга.

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Активно сприяврозбудові своєї столиці. Саме з його часудослідники рахують початко стиля Чандела або архітектури Нагара. Ймовірно за його панування розпачолся будівництво величного храму лакшмана в Харджуравакака.

Джерела
 R. K. Dikshit (1976). The Candellas of Jejākabhukti. Abhinav. ISBN 9788170170464.
 Sisirkumar Mitra (1977). The Early Rulers of Khajurāho. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 9788120819979.
 Sushil Kumar Sullerey (2004). Chandella Art. Aakar Books. ISBN 978-81-87879-32-9.

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This past season, the Mayan Riviera hosted one of the most exciting innovation festivals of the year. DEPARTURES was on hand to pick up a few tips on disruption.
By Hugh Garvey on June 15, 2018
I was floating in the turquoise waters of Tulum at the southern end of the beach just before the luxury boutique hotels yield to the protected biosphere. Covered in Mayan clay, along with some 20 or so other people I've only just met, we had just finished meditating on negativity and fear and were ritually washing it all off and, according to our guide, floating toward our futures. I felt empty and grateful, yet with a lingering sense of FOMO that no ritual cleansing could erase the packed calendar of activities that awaited me on shore.
Before the meditation, some of us had been in artificial intelligence discussions, diversity strategy pow pows, cryptocurrency lectures, and reconnecting with our true selves in a sweat lodge. I still needed to sign up for the stand-up paddleboard yoga in the cenotes, strategize my pop-up, get an open-fire-cooked dinner in town, and rest up for a late night DJ session in the jungle or a set of ironic Montreal soft-pop by the pool.
Such is Summit Tulum, a kind-of conference, kind-of all-inclusive play-hard, network-softly, change-the-world long weekend that's part of the Summit Series. If you haven't heard of Summit, here's the capsule description: it's a series of conferences and gatherings that take place in downtown Los Angeles, D.C., New York, the Mathews Mountains of Kenya, and once on a cruise ship. Past speakers include Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, and Esther Perel. You must apply to attend. Its home base is on Powder Mountain, a 10,000-acre estate outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, where the Summit Institute resides. The company owns the mountain and are developing an intentional community of multi-million dollar vacation homes. There are weekly events at Soho House in Manhattan and dinners and gatherings around the country. Summit's stated mission is to "create unique gatherings to catalyze entrepreneurship, creative achievement, and global change to create a more joyful world."
With its intentional community ethos and progressive mandate, it has a deeper appeal than WeWork and other co-working spaces that aim to create a sense of community among disparate entrepreneurs. While I'd heard of other co-working organizations like Roam and Outsite with more of a travel bent offering various combinations of "workcation," my schedule hadn't allowed me the opportunity to go full nomad. But over two weekends, one in Tulum and one on Powder Mountain, what I experienced was the natural next step of the convergence of co-working, co-travel, and bleisure (that's shorthand for business and leisure). Summit's curated mix of start-up founders, tech titans, thought leaders and investors mark the highest expression of blurred work, play, and travel: call it entrepretourism.
While this could tilt into a vacation ruined by business card swapping, or a work trip made worthless by boozy brunches, Summit lays out some rules that attendees actually follow, because it's a relief from the real world: no pitching business, no social media, be present and open and generous with all attendees. Don't fanboy the big shots and don't ignore the startup kids. And then it builds enough madcap mindfulness that any sense of self-seriousness is going to be challenged.
On the opening night of the Utah weekend, part of the ongoing, nearly monthly Summit Mountain Series, I found myself pummeling the back of a stranger with open palms as, in turn, my back was being pummeled by another stranger. We were two of approximately 200 people doing the same at tables draped in white linen, dotted with bottles of wine and hard Kombucha, candles illuminating us as a primitive thrum echoed off the beams of the dining room. We hit each other at the behest of a spoken word artist named "In Q". And no matter whether attendees were VCs or vedic meditators, cannabis startup founders or bold-faced TED talkers, they all happily complied. It was apres apres ski, which might explain how impressionable we were.
Yes there were good drinks—mezcal and Spanish-style gin and tonics in goblets in Tulum, hard kombucha in Utah—but the food is perhaps more central to the Summit ethos as dining is communal by design, with long tables where guests are encouraged to sit with new people each meal. One member of the Summit team who helps curate the culinary portion is Michael Hebbe, who got his start organizing pop-up dinners in Portland before they became passé. And the food itself and the table is the litmus test for advocating for admission into the community. After you submit your application to attend a Summit event, it's vetted by the team. Hebbe says the most important question they ask as they consider admission is: "Would we have this person over for Thanksgiving Dinner? It's the perfect test. You need to trust them. You want to want to spend time with them. You need to feel they won't be an asshole to anyone, and they won't embarrass you or your guests."
In Utah, I embarrassed myself as I nearly blistered my fingers hand-wrapping copper wire around an arrowhead made of obsidian, a crystal I'm told can transform negative energy into a positive. I learned to fold dumplings while discussing the challenges of interstate commerce with two edible cannabis entrepreneurs who've come up with a proprietary THC infusion process. I heard Sam Kass, culinary advisor to the Obama Whitehouse, and Alice Waters debate how to best solve the childhood hunger. A debate about artificial intelligence and the reinvention of the recipe spontaneously happened outside the men's room. Someone posited a new platform for empowering microfinance documentary filmmaking. And people skii'd. And there were music performances. And an attendee told me my therapeutic showers aren't long enough and that I need to do four minutes to reach maximum mental clarity. He told me he learned this biohack from extreme athlete Wim Hof at the last Summit event. On the final day, as people depart the mountain and the beach, cell phone numbers were exchanged and lunches scheduled. As a group of us head to the airport in a rental car, we debate the definition of what experienced. Was it a vacation? Yes, in that we left normal behind, but something like work transpired. Yet it didn't feel like work.
I asked Jeff Rosenthal, one of the founders, if he had any insights into this feeling we all came away with. He said that Summit is designed partially to create what he calls "the triangulation of goodwill if you're doing interesting work." And that if you go to Summit with an open mind, you'll find that "your vulnerability and authenticity is what moves you forward." As I headed into my work week after my two Summit experiences, with fading memories of drumming my hands on a stranger's back and spontaneous free-form idealistic debates under palapas in the tropics, I wondered how long that feeling would last. Back in L.A., I bumped into a friend at the gym after a workout and he espoused a sauna to cold shower treatment. I asked him how long his cold shower lasts. He told me 60 seconds tops. I told him he should do it for four minutes for maximum mental clarity. He asked me where I learned that. I started to say at a conference, and then I almost said a vacation, but I answered as honestly as possible by saying a phrase with at least two meanings that are true: "a trip."
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GOP Chair Priebus Happy with Trump Campaign
by Gail Nussbaum August 25, 2015
Reince Priebus at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo by: Gage Skidmore
Reince Priebus says he is satisfied with the "ratings" the "Trump Show" is getting. The chairman of the Republican National Committee explained in an interview he gave on the Milwaukee program "Upfront" that overall, Donald Trump has done much to help the GOP.
"It brings a lot of interest in the Republican field. I think it's a net positive for everybody and I think it's an indicator that there's a lot of folks out there who are sick and tired of Washington and Trump has tapped into that," Priebus said. "When you have 30 million people watching [the first GOP debate], not to mention the fact that we have 16 other incredible candidates out there, I think we are showing America that we are the young, diverse party, offering a whole slew of options for people and that's a good thing."
Priebus asked Trump a while back to control himself a bit more when discussing immigrants, but at least at this moment in time, Trump's presence in the race is beneficial for the party. He even added that he would be fine if Trump ended up being the candidate representing Republicans in the election for president.
"He says he's a Republican and I take him at his word," Priebus said.
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Kittens in the USA need the FVRCP vaccine, rabies vaccine, and maybe vaccine against feline leukemia. The recommended vaccines can depend on where you live, so it's a good idea to discuss with your veterinarian.
FVRCP stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. All three diseases can be life threatening.
The kitten will need more than one shot, it's usually a series of three with an interval of 3-4 weeks in between. The most common is vaccinating at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age.
The rabies vaccine is normally given at 16 weeks of age. This needs to be repeated, and depending on which vaccine is used, the cat will need a new shot annually or every three years.
Feline leukemia is a life-threatening viral disease and there currently isn't a cure. Many refrain from vaccinating indoor cats, but even an indoor cat can sneak out and encounter the disease.


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Wear fake wedding ring, Foreign Affairs tells female travellers
By Richard J. BrennanNational Affairs Writer
Mon., Feb. 27, 2012timer2 min. read
Single Canadian women travelling alone who don't want to be hit on by strange men should wear a fake wedding ring and have a photo handy of their imaginary husband, says a travel guide issued by Foreign Affairs Canada.
The tips, included in a safe-travel guide entitled "Her Own Way — A Woman's Safe-travel Guide," are designed to keep women safe, especially if they are travelling by themselves.
"Wear a (fake) wedding ring. Also carry a photo of your husband (or an imaginary one), which you can show to persistent suitors. Being seen as married will lower your profile and stave off uninvited advances," states the guide under the heading of Avoiding Sexual Harassment.
NDP MP Jenny Sims (Newton-North Delta) admitted she at first giggled when she read about the phony wedding ring directive. "Every step we take to protect women is good …. but I must admit I had a bit of a giggle as well," said Sims, the NDP's deputy critic for Foreign Affairs.
The guide recommends that women not wear mini-skirts or tank tops if the fashion is not common in the country being visited. It also suggests that blondes cover their hair if they are in countries where people have dark complexions so as to avoid unwanted attention.
The underlying message is: don't behave like you would at home.
"Partly due to the widespread misconception that Western women are flirtatious and promiscuous, a Canadian female may be seen as fair game, particularly if she looks different from the local women and is travelling alone," the guide says.
It emphasizes that women should learn about the laws and customs of the country they are visiting with a special attention given to women's rights, premarital sex, dress, the propriety of homosexual relations and getting drunk, among other things.
"The truth is that women face greater obstacles (than men) when travelling alone," stated the guide, which was developed by Consular Services.
The guide recommends that women draw up their own risk assessment that includes safety and security, health conditions, the local political and economic factors, local laws, customs, and cultural norms. "For example, some countries employ strict interpretations of Sharia, or Islamic law, which may have an impact on the rights and obligations of women. The fact that activities, such as wearing a bikini or having premarital sex, are legal in Canada doesn't mean they'll be so in a foreign country," says the guide.
It also warns of the pitfalls of getting romantically involved with foreigners.
"Proceed with caution of you're going abroad to meet a suitor, especially if the relationship began in the ambiguous realm of cyberspace," the guide says.
Other tips include:
• "If travelling by car, always lock the doors to prevent carjackers and thieves from getting in with you. Fill up the tank when half empty to avoid running out of gas in unsafe areas."
• "Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Minimize alcohol consumption and don't use, carry or get involved in illegal drugs."
• "Take extra precautions if you go out at night. Understand that, in many parts of the world 'decent' women don't go out alone after dark."
• "If you are fair-haired in a country where most women are dark-skinned you may attract unwanted attention. Consider wearing a scarf or hat."


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require "kitchen/terraform/config_schemas/system"

::RSpec.describe Kitchen::Terraform::ConfigSchemas::System do
  subject do
    described_class
  end

  shared_examples "a string" do
    specify "the input must associate the attribute with a string" do
      expect(subject.call({ attribute => 123 }).errors).to include attribute => ["must be a string"]
    end

    specify "the input must associate the attribute with a nonempty string" do
      expect(subject.call(attribute => "").errors).to include attribute => ["must be filled"]
    end
  end

  shared_examples "a required string" do
    specify "the input must include the attribute" do
      expect(subject.call({}).errors).to include attribute => ["is missing"]
    end

    it_behaves_like "a string"
  end

  shared_examples "an optional array of strings" do
    specify "the input may include the attribute" do
      expect(subject.call({}).errors).not_to include attribute => ["is missing"]
    end

    specify "the input must associate the attribute with an array" do
      expect(subject.call(attribute => 123).errors).to include attribute => ["must be an array"]
    end

    specify "the input must associate the attribute with an array which includes strings" do
      expect(subject.call(attribute => [123]).errors).to include attribute => { 0 => ["must be a string"] }
    end

    specify "the input must associate the attribute with an array which includes nonempty strings" do
      expect(subject.call(attribute => [""]).errors).to include attribute => { 0 => ["must be filled"] }
    end
  end

  shared_examples "an optional boolean" do
    specify "the input may include the attribute" do
      expect(subject.call({}).errors).not_to include attribute => ["is missing"]
    end

    specify "the input must associate the attribute with a boolean" do
      expect(subject.call(attribute => 123).errors).to include attribute => ["must be boolean"]
    end
  end

  shared_examples "an optional integer" do
    specify "the input may include the attribute" do
      expect(subject.call({}).errors).not_to include attribute => ["is missing"]
    end

    specify "the input must associate the attribute with an integer" do
      expect(subject.call({ attribute => "abc" }).errors).to include attribute => ["must be an integer"]
    end
  end

  shared_examples "an optional string" do
    specify "the input may include the attribute" do
      expect(subject.call({}).errors).not_to include attribute => ["is missing"]
    end

    it_behaves_like "a string"
  end

  describe ".call" do
    describe ":name" do
      let :attribute do
        :name
      end

      it_behaves_like "a required string"
    end

    describe ":backend" do
      let :attribute do
        :backend
      end

      it_behaves_like "a required string"
    end

    specify "the input may include :attrs_outputs" do
      expect(subject.call({}).errors).not_to include attrs_outputs: ["is missing"]
    end

    specify "the input must associate :attrs_outputs with a hash" do
      expect(subject.call(attrs_outputs: 123).errors).to include attrs_outputs: ["must be a hash"]
    end

    describe ":attrs" do
      let :attribute do
        :attrs
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional array of strings"
    end

    describe ":backend_cache" do
      let :attribute do
        :backend_cache
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional boolean"
    end

    describe ":bastion_host" do
      let :attribute do
        :bastion_host
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":bastion_host_output" do
      let :attribute do
        :bastion_host_output
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":bastion_port" do
      let :attribute do
        :bastion_port
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional integer"
    end

    describe ":bastion_user" do
      let :attribute do
        :bastion_user
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":controls" do
      let :attribute do
        :controls
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional array of strings"
    end

    describe ":enable_password" do
      let :attribute do
        :enable_password
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":hosts" do
      let :attribute do
        :hosts
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional array of strings"
    end

    describe ":hosts_output" do
      let :attribute do
        :hosts_output
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":key_files" do
      let :attribute do
        :key_files
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional array of strings"
    end

    describe ":profile_locations" do
      let :attribute do
        :profile_locations
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional array of strings"
    end

    describe ":password" do
      let :attribute do
        :password
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":path" do
      let :attribute do
        :path
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":port" do
      let :attribute do
        :port
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional integer"
    end

    describe ":proxy_command" do
      let :attribute do
        :proxy_command
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":reporter" do
      let :attribute do
        :reporter
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional array of strings"
    end

    describe ":self_signed" do
      let :attribute do
        :self_signed
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional boolean"
    end

    describe ":shell" do
      let :attribute do
        :shell
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional boolean"
    end

    describe ":shell_command" do
      let :attribute do
        :shell_command
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":shell_options" do
      let :attribute do
        :shell_options
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":show_progress" do
      let :attribute do
        :show_progress
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional boolean"
    end

    describe ":ssl" do
      let :attribute do
        :ssl
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional boolean"
    end

    describe ":sudo" do
      let :attribute do
        :sudo
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional boolean"
    end

    describe ":sudo_command" do
      let :attribute do
        :sudo_command
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":sudo_options" do
      let :attribute do
        :sudo_options
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":sudo_password" do
      let :attribute do
        :sudo_password
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":user" do
      let :attribute do
        :user
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end

    describe ":vendor_cache" do
      let :attribute do
        :vendor_cache
      end

      it_behaves_like "an optional string"
    end
  end
end


IFAL was first established 1977 as the 'Action Learning Trust'. Its purpose was "To advance the education of the public with particular reference to education by Action Learning". In 1984 the Action Learning Trust became The International Foundation for Action Learning and is a registered charity in the UK.
IFAL has a history and context with values, relevancy, pragmatic approach and linkages to mentoring, coaching and appreciative inquiry, all of which are central to change and learning. It strives to be an intimate network with soul that appeals to a broad spectrum of Action Learning practices – both in the UK and internationally.
Since 1977 IFAL has become a key source of information and support for those who practice and those who are simply interested in knowing more about Action Learning.
Meetings, Conferences and Workshops– IFAL membership enables you to exchange information, develop your skills and highlight successes and problems in the application of Action Learning. The design of our meetings is always participative following a key principle of Action Learning, that people learn best with and from other people who are also learning.
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Taking a Sledgehammer to Your Volunteers—Bad Idea
Ruth McCambridge
"Arlo." Credit: keystricken
July 17, 2017; Belfast Telegraph
Nonprofits should understand that they have many co-owners. Among them, you'll find volunteers, who often know portions of the organization's work as well as any stakeholder and who feel that their investments of time and passion vest them with some say in the organization's future, particularly as it concerns them.
NPQ has, over the years, seen a number of nonprofits come up against their longtime volunteer groups. The pattern generally includes a long period of benign neglect, during which time the volunteers often self-organize. Then, the powers that be come down on them from on high because someone decides their goals do not align. And while dismissing longtime dedicated volunteers has always been a very bad look, the act of doing so is now much more public.
In Northern Ireland, Autism NI is forcibly attempting to disband the Mid Ulster Volunteer Support Group Committee, citing a "complete breakdown in the relationship of trust and confidence." Volunteers claimed the move has left around 500 families in the area without much-needed help, support, and advice.
Margaret Love, chairwoman of the volunteer support group, said that the relationship between the volunteers and the charity board suffered after volunteers voiced their concerns about a set of new rules Autism NI was trying to impose on its volunteers with no consultation:
Instead of addressing our concerns and questions, they terminated our committee. In a letter to me, they said there has been a complete breakdown in the relationship of trust and confidence between the support group and the charity board and its staff.
Around 500 families are served by the local branch. We were available 24/7 for families who needed support or advice. We could give that support because we all have children on the spectrum. Now, if a family needs help at 9pm at night, I don't know what they are going to do.
Autism NI said it "recognizes the commitment Mid Ulster Support Group Committee has given to the charity and local autism community…unfortunately, in recent months the relationship with the Support Group Committee has broken down and it is with regret that the Board of the Charity has dissolved the current committee. The Board would like to thank outgoing committee members, and assure families that they will continue to receive the Charity's full support going forward."
"This is the thanks we get after years of volunteer work." Love said, pointing out that the volunteers were the primary contacts for five families in the area, "The central board don't know the needs of the local families like we do."
Patsy McGlone, the member of the legislative assembly for the Social Democratic and Labour Party in the area, has accused Autism NI of using a "sledgehammer approach" towards its own volunteers.
"The local community and these volunteers have provided incredible support for local families for many years. They have displayed deep commitment to helping parents and children who have autism in the family…It is unfortunate it has come to this, and I hope Autism NI tries to resolve this situation," he said.
Of course, there are ways to avoid this kind of brand-brutalizing public scenario, but they involve treating volunteers as valuable and thoughtful partners who need as much if not more attention than any other resource.—Ruth McCambridge
Ruth is the founder and Editor Emerita of the Nonprofit Quarterly. Her background includes forty-five years of experience in nonprofits, primarily in organizations that mix grassroots community work with policy change. Beginning in the mid-1980s, Ruth spent a decade at the Boston Foundation, developing and implementing capacity building programs and advocating for grantmaking attention to constituent involvement.
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I'm compelled to say a little something about loneliness. Maybe only a little more and then a little less.
Bitten by that bug we must be, those of us who, neither by choice nor oversight, err from the track, nay, admit that we flee. A stray dog, a stray hair, a stray thread of curiosity – all fodder for nerves ending in teeth and continuity. Away goes the herd, but we not be the ones walking in place, watching the horizon shrinking, catching whiffs of perspicacity.
Geography surely must be an older field of study than theology.
Perhaps we're only as lonely as far as lonely can see. None necessarily saddle up sidekicking and set off on the trail. But there are the living and breathing within reach of thee.
Geography surely must be an older instinct than breaking bread for unity.


This brain's-eye view of emotions in Pixar's recent movie, Inside Out, is entertaining, but it reinforces the questionable idea that our emotions control us – that they are powerful, primal forces we struggle to understand both in ourselves and in others. Popular though this picture may be, it is one that psychologists would like to dispel. Other animals may be slaves to emotion, but human emotional life is more complex and cerebral, they argue. What's more, mastery of your emotions is important not just for psychological well-being, but also for success in many areas of life.


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The New day!
With WWE 2K19's global release now just over six weeks away (9 October), the fans are going crazy for the much-awaited video game.
Currently, 2K has revealed 68 names who will be a part of the game. But the list is far from complete and one could expect a few more stars to show up when they play the game. However, the names don't mean anything if 2K does not nail the digital representation. Last year, the stars looked similar to how they look in real life, but they weren't perfect.
Recreating the live atmosphere of a buzzing wrestling arena is tricky. That is the case that needs to be strong during entrances. Entrances play a great role in making a character and game look great.
With that being said, let us talk about some entrances that ought to be realistic in WWE 2K19.
#5. Seth Rollins
There's nothing particularly flashy or complex about the way Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring. When the music hits, runs through its first few bars, then erupts with "BURN IT DOWN!", which promotes 'The Kingslayer' to stomp out from the back, firing himself and the crowd up on the stage before swaggering down the ramp.
But that's not easy to make an entrance in the game like that. WWE games always fall short of making that type of entrances. Capturing fire, passion, and intensity isn't easy. With the characters moving at least 10% slower than they move in real life, and with such traits defining Rollins' character and entrance, it is essential that it is nailed.
The electric reaction that Rollins gets when he makes his way should not be ignored. It's natural, organic, and explosive - the antithesis of the 2K series as a whole, but if the developers get it wrong, they'll make one of the most entertaining entrances the worst entrance in the game.
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Jeanne Cooper, iconic star of the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless, has died at age 84.
Cooper's death was confirmed on Twitter Wednesday by the star's actor son, Corbin Bernsen, who had been providing regular updates on his mother's condition. "Mom passed this morning. She was in peace and without fear. U all have been incredible in your love. In her name share it 2 day with others," Bernsen wrote.
In another message posted May 3, Bernsen indicated that he was finally coming to terms with his mother's imminentpassing. "2 nite I'm letting go. I have come 2 a place of peace and want the same 4 mom. 2 ask more of her is unfair and really, only for me," he wrote.
Cooper had been hospitalized several times recent recently for an undisclosed illness, TV Linereports.
Born October 25, 1928 in Taft, CA, Cooper made her movie debut at age 25 in the Western The Redhead from Wyoming. But she quickly moved into TV and starred in countless shows over 20 years before landing her iconic role as Katherine "Kay" Chancellor on The Young and the Restless in 1973. She continued the role for nearly 40 years.
Longtime co-star Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) issued his thoughts on Cooper's passing in a statement to ET: "She was an absolute to join to work with. We never did a scene without having laughs. After a painful struggle she has finally found peace. I will miss working with her a lot."
The president of Sony Pictures Television, Steve Mosko, also reacted to the news. "Jeanne Cooper was a legend in daytime and a beloved member of our Y&R family. She touched the lives of millions, who watched her every day over the past 40 years. We send our sincerest condolences to her family as we also celebrate her wonderful life."


Monster Fight is a prototype game that was developed by the Violet Honey Badger Gang – a group students from Metropolitan Tafe who were placed in a simulated studio this year and tasked with presenting their work at the Perth Games Festival in November. The game itself may have been a bit raw, but it nonetheless served as yet another great example for what emerging talent can do when put on a strict deadline and forced to work together and collaborate on ideas. To learn more about the game, I caught up with Project Lead Courtney Fitzgerald.
Monster Fight is an explorative RPG where you play as one of two legendary monsters. Your current goal is just to explore the world you live in and fight enemy monsters that you would encounter along the way.
Eventually, the monster you play as would evolve and get stronger to reflect the journey that you would experience, as well as the plot becoming deeper and more interesting.
Creating the game was a part of your curriculum, is that right? What was involved in that?
Our assignments revolved around making assets that would eventually go into creating a functioning video game, with our class becoming a simulated studio environment to reflect this. Some assets, however, were created before completing or even starting certain assignments, it would just be a matter of breaking down the game and adding any extras that are asked of us.
How did you conceptualise the idea for the game?
The original concept for Monster Fight was more like a pet-simulator, drawing inspiration from Tamagotchis. The idea seemed easy and small enough to create for our assignments but as we started, more and more interesting ideas were thrown out by team members, so we just kept playing around until we were happy with the final concept that you see.
How many students were involved in the project, and what was your role?
We started with a team of five with my role being the Project Manager, as I created the original pitch. As the festival deadline came closer though, we got an extra member from a different group to help us out with the game.
Can you tell us a bit about the tech that's been used to realise your creative vision?
Our team has just been using what our Tafe provides us with. We use their standard desktops and programs such as Blender for the models and Unity to create our game. All of these programs are thankfully free, so we were able to take our works home with us and work on them there.
What's been the biggest challenge you've faced during development?
Our biggest challenge was probably our time management. It wasn't until the 25th of August that we knew that we were going to be at the festival, so we knew we didn't have a lot of time to mess around. While we managed to get a lot of assets and coding done for the game, we could've gotten more done if we had just handled our time better.
What did you think of PGF, and how did it feel showing your game to the public?
PGF was amazing! There were so many great games being displayed, and everyone I spoke to was very friendly.
To be honest, though, I felt a bit disappointed showing off the build we had. Due to time constraints and some issues we couldn't get in everything we wanted and lacked a lot of main game features (not to mention the few game breaking bugs). However, as the day went on, a lot of people seemed to enjoy it, even if it was still in development, and that made myself and my team very happy to see.
Did you receive any helpful feedback?
We did, thankfully. We had a mixture of both people giving us feedback, and us as a team watching the players and seeing what we could improve on based on their experience. Aside from some obvious game-breaking glitches, we would need to work on making the tutorial level provide more information to the player and build our levels a bit better so that they work with the camera.
Is Monster Fight just a student project or are there plans to develop it further for release?
We joked about bringing it back for next year, but it's a bit 50/50 right now. As a team, we would love to develop Monster Fight further and see where we can go with it as this game is important to us, but I know a few of our team members, including myself, wouldn't mind dropping Monster Fight for a while to work on our own games.
Do you have any idea of what you'll do once you leave Tafe and enter the industry?
After I leave Tafe I plan on focusing on making short, small games that I can use to build up my portfolio. My future goal is to land a job as a concept artist, but I'll take what I'm given.
The other members of our team included Phoebe Oldham, Matthew Huysing, Shahidah Stephens, Samuel Porter and Luke Davies. If you're interested in following me and seeing my future content, my twitter is @Actual_Pilkat.
Born and raised in Perth, Joseph has been a gamer his entire life. Over time his tastes in games has evolved, and so has his opinions about them. A lover of the visual and music arts in games, he is not afraid to lose himself within the story and art style, or simply zone out to the music.


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Along with India, Maharashtra witnesses a steady rise in cancer cases
By Team MMM on June 24, 2019
The incidence of cancer is rising across the country. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey presented the figures in regards to the cancer cases in the country
The question on cancer patients was raised by Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama, a Member of Parliament from Junagadh-Gir Somnath, Gujarat.
The question stated whether the number of cancer patients is on the rise in the country and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; the steps taken by Government for early detection and cure of cancer patients in the country; the number of existing Cancer Care Centres/Institutes that have upgraded during the last three years, State/UT-wise; and the funds allocated, released and spent for this purpose during the last three years, State/UT-wise?
While replying to the subject, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, stated, "As per National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research-National Cancer Registry Programme data, there has been an increase in estimated incidence of cancer cases in the country. The estimated incidence of cancer cases reported during the last four years is as below:
2015 – 13,88, 397 cases
2016 – 14, 51, 417 cases
Choubey added, "Cancer is a multifactorial disease, the risk factors of which, interalia, include ageing population, sedentary life styles, use of tobacco products, unhealthy diet and air pollution."
The incidence of cancer cases have also increased in Maharashtra.
2016 – 1,327,26 cases
2017 – 1,38,271 cases
2018 – 1,44, 032 cases
While speaking in the Vidhan Sabha, Maharashtra health minister, Eknath Shinde stated, "Currently mouth, cervical and breast cancer cases are rising in India and Maharashtra. Faulty lifestyle and genetics are also the causes of cancer. The state government has launched a program a few years back to screen those people who are above 30 years of age. And those who were suffering from cancer, are now taking treatment."
"12 districts and sub-district hospital in the state is currently providing cancer screening tests. We have deployed trained manpower so that detection can be done at the earliest. People are also becoming more and more aware of cancer and prevention due to the sustained efforts," Shinde added.
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Това не е последната битка във войните за територията на бившето ханство. След падането на Казан въстаниците създали общности в Чалъм и Миштамак, а новият хан е избран от ногайците. Последвалата партизанска война завършва чак през 1556.

След два неуспешни опита за превземенето града, единият от които с бомбардиране на канализацията, Иван Грозни създава база в Свияжск и атакува казанския град с масивни обсадни кули с височина 12 м. В чест на победата, първият руски цар издига катедралният храм "Василий Блажени" който се намира на червения площад в Москва.

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21st: Dave Lewis – tenor sax, although we should note that he HAS PLAYED with trombonists. Many times.
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Meanwhile, Seaford SPJC now has a baby grand piano! (Many thanks to our local sponsors*). Julys guest Mike Piggott brought the (club)house down with his virtuosic violin playing.
August should ensure a similar response when our special guest is tenor saxman Denys Baptiste, hailed by UK sax legend Courtney Pine as one of the strongest tenor saxophonists this country has ever produced.
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Kingston's bliss to move shop location this week.
Bliss: Suzanne Drabsch and her team at popular local shop 'Bliss' will be moving location to the Historic Courthouse on Hanson Street on Wednesday.
Busy Kingston shop 'Bliss' will be moving down the road to the Historic Courthouse on Hanson Street.
Owner Suzanne Drabsch explained that Bliss is expanding, with her and her team looking to re-brand the business and giving themselves a 'refreshing' look and a new and exciting space.
Customers will be able to experience more Bliss as the shop and alfresco areas will be larger. Suzanne's aim is for her customers to have the same Bliss experience, but in a new, exciting location.
Suzanne added that she will be revealing some of the new ideas that she has within the coming months as the business expands.
The new business will entail a new logo, new colour schemes, new branding, new gift vouchers and new products that will be exclusive to Kingston.
Bliss will be holding a reveal night on Wednesday September 5 from 5-7pm, with Suzanne inviting the community to join them in celebrating the move, also providing nibbles, drinks and having a 10% off store-wide sale throughout the evening.
The new location will be open for business the following day on September 6, open 7 days a week moving forward. Bliss will be closing from September 3-5 for the move.
Suzanne also had some people to thank, giving special mentions to local businesses who have been exceptional, as she has collaborated with them to come up with some new ideas as they have encouraged her to implement new concepts within the business.


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Slime Rancher 2 has an early access release date, so players won't have to wait long
Published by Alec Newman at Thu, 18 Aug 2022 at 14:17:14 | Category: Games
Slime Rancher 2, the sequel to the popular slime-hunting franchise, will be available soon on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox consoles.
Slime Rancher 2 was scheduled to be released in 2022 in a fall release date, but now fans know that theyll be able to get their hands on an early access version on September 22. The game can now be found on Steam and Epic Games Store, and will also be available on Xbox when it comes out.
The game has no price yet, but it will cost around $20 if it continues to sell its way along with its predecessor. Those who want to get their hands on the sequel will have to wait until the release date to see what Monomi Park charges.
Rainbow Island is on the horizonSlime Rancher 2 is coming on September 22! Steam https://t.co/MmfbBvI3RdEpic Games Store https://t.co/qf20G77WRIAlso available on Xbox Series X|S pic.twitter.com/czRfGXDTR1
The newest installment to the Slime Rancher franchise will take players to new locations, introduce new slimes, and restore some old varieties. On Rainbow Island, Beatrix LeBeau will continue her story.
Slime Rancher, the original game, was well-known across the world. It's currently on sale for $4.99 at the time of writing, so if you haven't played it yet, it's very common for it to go on sale and it's quite addictive, according to many who have played it. The game has over 82,000 positive reviews and has been released since 2017.
Slime Rancher 2 was announced at E3 in 2021, and now that the release date is only a month away, fans are eager to get their hands on the new slimes found on Rainbow Island.
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J.J. Watt nominated for NFL Man of the Year
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was recently nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, an honor which recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.
Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his community. The honor was established in 1970 and was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton.
Per the NFL, each of the 32 team nominees receives a $5,000 donation to their charity of choice. The two runner-ups will receive an additional $6,000 donation to their charity of choice. The winner will receive an additional $50,000 donation to his charity of choice. All donations are courtesy of NFL Foundation and Nationwide.
#Repost @nfl Unstoppable on the field. And a playmaker in the community. @justinjames99: 2015 @HoustonTexans #WPMOY! #NFLHonors
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Fans can show support for Watt and can help him win an additional donation to his charity, courtesy of Nationwide. Cast your vote for Watt by simply using his unique Charity Challenge hashtag (#WattWPMOYChallenge) on any social media platform now through December 31, 2015. The player whose unique hashtag is used the most will receive a $20,000 donation from Nationwide to further support their cause.
The three finalists will be announced in January 2016. The winner will be announced during the 5th Annual NFL Honors awards show, a two-hour primetime special airing nationally on Feb. 6, the night before Super Bowl 50, from 9-11 p.m. ET on CBS.
During his five years in the NFL, J.J. Watt has been an unwavering fixture in the Houston community. Even before entering the NFL, Watt petitioned the NCAA for the ability to start a foundation to work toward helping others.
The Justin J. Watt Foundation was founded in Wisconsin in 2010 out of a desire to help underserved kids. His personal motto of "Dream Big, Work Hard" culminated into a mission that he uses to impact communities all over the country. Watt's rise to success has given him an even bigger platform to serve the youth and positively affect their lives. The Justin J. Watt Foundation, through a variety of sold-out events, has donated over $1.3 million to schools in need all over the country.
@HoustonTexans #WPMOY nom. @JJWatt's foundation has raised $3M+ for athletic programs. See: https://t.co/yFvlfxgotY pic.twitter.com/VapLZHUM4l
— NFL345 (@NFL345) December 17, 2015
The foundation assists middle schools that have insufficient funding for after-school athletic programs or no after-school athletics whatsoever. Providing these opportunities for middle-school aged children in the community to become involved in athletics helps them learn character traits of accountability, teamwork, leadership, work ethic and perseverance, in a safe and supervised environment with their peers.
Watt is one of the most dominant players in the NFL, but what is perhaps most remarkable about him is his authenticity and genuine desire to be a role model for children and to help them reach their goals just as he has, and continues to do.
An unsupervised kid planted the first seed for the Justin J. Watt Foundation. When Watt was a junior at the University of Wisconsin, he volunteered at a nearby middle school. A teacher there told him something he couldn't forget. One of her students had gone home after school and robbed the neighbor with a screwdriver. Watt asked if there was some sort of parental guidance or something to do after school and the teacher told him that the young man leaves school at 3 p.m. and his mom doesn't get off work until 5, so he spends two hours by himself. And because of cuts in funding, they couldn't keep him at school.
Watt grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, where most folks had access to after-school sports. He didn't know any different, but he knew he wanted other kids to have the same opportunities he had so he walked into the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic at UW and told them he wanted to start a foundation. Over $3 million has been raised since founding the Justin J. Watt Foundation.
If you spend any amount of time with Watt, you will quickly learn he has a heart of gold. Before training camp of Watt's rookie season, he came across the story of Peter, Aaron and Willa Berry whose parents had been tragically killed in a car accident and both boys left paralyzed. Though he had moved to Houston just days before, Watt drove to the hospital with the simple goal of putting a smile on the children's faces. That visit was the beginning of a lifelong relationship between Watt, the children and the entire Berry family.
His goal is always simple: to bring a smile to the face of someone in need. Watt also supports our military and their families and first responders throughout the year. For every post shared on social media of Watt's visits, there are hundreds more that no one will ever see. No matter the wins, losses or demands of his schedule, Watt will do whatever it takes to bring that smile.
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The SmashPotatoes team is looking to add valuable members to our team as we continue to grow and expand.
Attracting and retaining customers is a challenge for Restaurateurs. We know how to identify and capture customer engagement moments that help Brands connect better with their customers. We provide solutions that allow the merchant to focus on their business, while we provide insight into their customers.
Every aspect of our company – from our hiring to our product development – is thoughtfully engineered to help us engage with our customers and employee partners. SmashPotatoes Interactive is more than just about software and applications--We're a design company...A tech company...A start-up...A service company.
We understand that the value of a person can't be summed up on a resume. And we know that you're more than the sum of your education and experience. At Smash Potatoes, we're much more interested in who you are than what you've done. We're not looking for you to just fit in, but to add your own perspective. You will find growth in success, failure and everything in between here. You will undoubtedly be challenged, but we ask in exchange that you challenge back – ask tough questions, challenge old ideas, and find solutions to difficult problems. Our favorite people don't simply identify problems, they solve problems.
We're trying to fundamentally change an entire industry, and it's not always easy. You aren't afraid of change. You are always trying to make things better. And you truly believe that almost anything can be improved with creativity, passion, and a bit of hard work.
We're not here to dictate how to get your work done. You know how to do that. We want SmashPotatoes to fit into your life, in ways that makes sense for you. We want you to enjoy your independence and build on your entrepreneurial skills. This is your territory and you are awesome at hitting targets without your hand being held.
You understand that hard work is the key to success, but nothing is so important that it's worth getting bent out of shape over. You're not afraid to make a mistake or decisions. And you genuinely believe that you can (and should) laugh every day and always find ways to help others be better and happier.
You will have real responsibility from day one and we'll support you in making sure that you're able to handle the responsibilities you're given. We promise that you will have an impact here, if you're willing to take on a few challenges.
Media sales are what you make it. If you treat it as your own little 'business within a business' you can quickly build a name and rapport amongst your clients. The next opportunity is only one phone call away so approach each day with as much enthusiasm as your first day. Each day should be as varied as possible or else you may just get the same results. Push yourself further and also encourage your clients to do the same, this way you can grow together.
Early in this role your key focus will be to truly understand SmashPotatoes technology, business model and value proposition. Your role in the first 90 days is keenly focused on identifying venues that will become excellent partners with SmashPotatoes. You will be asked to successfully close two venue sales per week over a 90 Day period. Once you Smash It, in the first 90 Days, we will begin to train you to move into Digital Media Sales.
Hold a Degree in Business with focus on Sales and Marketing or combination education with awesome sales success into restaurants and pubs in your market. We like all education, so don't be afraid to apply.
Please email dave.mclellan@smashpotatoes.com a cool one page Resume and 2 paragraph Cover Letter stating why you think you want and would be great at this job.


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Adam Milgram
Adam is recently retired as the Executive Director of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California, San Diego.
Since leaving UCSD, Adam has devoted his energy in developing a private practice as a speaker, consultant and guide in human relations and the aging process.
Adam's education has been in Clinical Psychology and Group Processes and Organizational Development. He received his B.A. and M.A degrees in Psychology from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, and is ABD in Educational Psychology, Group Dynamics.
Adam was a licensed psychologist and practicing psychotherapist in Pennsylvania for 20 years engaging in individual, family and group psychotherapy. As an Assistant Professor at the Philadelphia Community College, he taught Psychology and Counseling courses. During this time, he was also a consultant for business and non-profit organizations in organizational development. He previously served as the Chief Psychologist at a maximum security state correctional institution, and has consulted with other correctional systems as well as serving as an expert witness in competency and drug and substance abuse issues.
Adam is a student of mysticism and spirituality and has read and practiced widely in this area. Throughout the past 25 years, he has integrated his experience and understanding of psychology with his experience and understanding of spirituality.
His present focus is on awakening in life and conveying this psycho-spiritual process through individual guidance, public lectures and workshops and in his writings. His strong desire is to inspire people to actualize their inherent potentials and realize their highest ideals while facing the challenges and opportunities that life presents with courage and optimism.
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