GUNS: Pretend that their assault weapon ban never existed

Friday, April 18, 2014

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/townhallmagazine/2014/04/12/the-assault-weapon-rebellion-n1822409

The “Assault Weapon” Rebellion
Townhall Magazine | Apr 12, 2014

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The government of Connecticut can’t threaten the citizenry with criminal charges. They’ve already willingly decided to become felons en masse. The government can’t threaten the citizenry with force. They’re both grossly outnumbered and outgunned. The government can’t offer an amnesty. It would only reinforce how little power the government has over a rebellious citizenry.

The only realistic option is for the government of Connecticut to pretend that their assault weapon ban never existed. To admit it exists, and that they can do nothing to enforce it, would reveal that the emperor and his court have no clothes.

A nearly identical problem is brewing next door in the much larger, more populous state of New York, thanks to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s hastily-passed NY SAFE Act. That law demands that New Yorkers register their semi-automatic “assault rifles” with the government by April 15.

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From my cold dead hands.

Why should the people fear the Gooferment?

They are a joke. 

A very dangerous joke. 

Look at speed limits. People are withdrawing consent in all sorts of little ways.

“And how we burned in the camps later, thinking: What would things have been like if every Security operative, when he went out at night to make an arrest, had been uncertain whether he would return alive and had to say good-bye to his family? Or if, during periods of mass arrests, as for example in Leningrad, when they arrested a quarter of the entire city, people had not simply sat there in their lairs, paling with terror at every bang of the downstairs door and at every step on the staircase, but had understood they had nothing left to lose and had boldly set up in the downstairs hall an ambush of half a dozen people with axes, hammers, pokers, or whatever else was at hand? . . .” — Alexander Solzhenitsyn

And don’t forget the movie quote:

“Yes. In the end, you will walk out. Because 100,000 Englishmen simply cannot control 350 million Indians, if those Indians refuse to cooperate.” — movie Gandhi (1983)

Substitute “politicians and bureaucrats” and “gun owners” and that’s what’s happening here.

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PRODUCTIVITY: GMAIL Compose Page

Thursday, April 17, 2014

http://icetothebrim.com/2014/textexpander-snippet-gmail-compose-page-without-inbox-plus-thoughts-email/

TextExpander Snippet for Gmail Compose Page (without inbox) — plus some thoughts on email
It’s finally happened: my inbox has become a problem. More on this below.

But first, here’s a lil’ textexpander snippet to take you to a compose message for your gmail account WITHOUT pulling up the inbox… helpful when, like me, you get sucked into the incessant sucking sound of your inbox.

https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1%key:enter%

Set that up for something like ;gmc (for GMail Compose) and use it when you write an email instead of opening up your inbox.

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JOBSEARCH: IT’s finding your niche

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/11/surviving-post-employment-economy-201311373243740811.html

Surviving the post-employment economy
The author argues that in the new economy, it’s people, not skills or majors, that have lost value.
Last updated: 03 Nov 2013 08:50
Sarah Kendzior is a St Louis-based writer who studies politics and media.

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Individuals internalise the economy’s failure, as a media chorus excoriates them over what they should have done differently. They jump to meet shifting goalposts; they express gratitude for their own mistreatment: their unpaid labour, their debt-backed devotion, their investment in a future that never arrives.

And when it does not arrive, and they wonder why, they are told they were stupid to expect it. They stop talking, because humiliation is not a bargaining chip. Humiliation is a price you pay in silence – and with silence.

People can always make choices. But the choices of today’s workers are increasingly limited. Survival is not only a matter of money, it is a matter of mentality – of not mistaking bad luck for bad character, of not mistaking lost opportunities for opportunities that were never really there.

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I agree that the “job market” has shifted as it has many times in my career.

It’s a game.

The seeker has to find the place for them to find their bliss.

Unfortunately what was true for me in the 60’s (i.e., get a job a big company and work your way up) is no longer true.

Ditto: get a Gooferment job.

Ditto: get a PhD.

Ditto: go to Wall Street in some manner.

I THINK (and it’s just my opinion) the model for today’s jobseeker is be in your own business.

Can’t tell you what business that is, but you have to be your own boss.

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RANT: Newark Airport AirTrain service temporarily suspended

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Newark Airport AirTrain service temporarily suspended

We want to notify our members that Newark Liberty International Airport’s AirTrain service will be partially shut down for much needed repairs through May 1 and completely suspended from May 1 – July 31, 2014. During the closure, free shuttle buses supplied by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey will serve as an alternate mode of transportation to/from the Hertz rental location and between terminals. Please make an allowance for possible delays when planning your travel.

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Nice of them not inconvenience anyone.

Gooferment!

No private enterprise does that.

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CLOUD: “Ubuntu One” bites the dust

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Hi,

We are writing to you to notify you that we will be shutting down the
Ubuntu One file services, effective 1 June 2014. This email gives
information about the closure and what you should expect during the
shutdown process.

As of today, it will no longer be possible to purchase storage or music
from the Ubuntu One store. The Ubuntu One file services apps in the Ubuntu,
Google, and Apple stores will be updated appropriately.

As always, your content belongs to you. You can simply download your files
onto your PC or an external hard drive. While the service will stop as of
1 June, you will have an additional two months (until 31 July 2014) to
collect all of your content. After that date, all remaining content will
be deleted.

If you have an active annual subscription, the unused portion of your fees
will be refunded. The refund amount will be calculated from today’s
announcement.

We know you have come to rely on Ubuntu One, and we apologise for the
inconvenience this closure may cause. We’ve always been inspired by the
support, feedback and enthusiasm of our users and want to thank you for
the support you’ve shown for Ubuntu One. We hope that you’ll continue to
support us as together we bring a revolutionary experience to new devices.

The Ubuntu One team

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FUN: Saint Francis in Rome on Kickstarter

Monday, April 14, 2014

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/671087979/st-francis-in-rome-the-restoration/comments

ST. FRANCIS IN ROME – THE RESTORATION
by Raffaello Siniscalco · You’re a backer

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MONEY: Third Anniversary of Conviction & Still No Action

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Closing Remarks:
As another year grinds past, thank you for your forced patience to recover your wrongfully seized property. I wish there was some action to take, but waiting is our only option. Many thanks for your continued support. For it is only by banding together and adopting a free and independent currency that provides us with “just weights and measures” that we will be able to throw off the yoke of a manipulated monetary/tax system and generate a peaceful and prosperous society.

Thank you again for all your efforts to return America to value – one dollar at a time!

Bernard von NotHaus
Monetary Architect/Editor
Editor@LibertyDollar.org

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Don’t mess with the powers that be!

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RANT: Are things really heading “south” economically?

Saturday, April 12, 2014

http://readychimp.com/2014/04/06/preppers-prepare-more-16-major-retail-chains-closing-stores-across-america/

Preppers, prepare more: 16 major retail chains closing stores across America
by Ready Chimp
April 6, 2014

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Recent news stories show that American retail is in dire straits. Here are 16 big retail companies that have closed or will close stores soon:
Office supply company Staples has announced plans to close 225 stores by 2015, which is about 15% of its chain. Staples already closed 40 stores last year.

Office Depot, Staples’ main competitor which bought Office Max last year, isn’t in good shape either. Industry analysts expect Office Depot to announce its own round of store closings soon.

Radio Shack has announced plans to close 20% of its stores or as many as 1,100 stores this year. The company, which operates around 4,000 stores, reported that its sales fell by 19% last year.

Albertsons supermarket closed 26 stores in January and February this year. Analysts expect many more Albertsons to be closed down because Albertsons’ owner hedge fundCerberus Capital Management just bought Safeway Inc. Some Safeway stores could soon shut down as well.

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Argh!

How can there be such a disparity of opinion?

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INSPIRATIONAL: A world made more beautiful

Friday, April 11, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU

“He witnesses happiness. Reaches a deeper understanding. Feels the love. Receives what money can’t buy — a world made more beautiful,” the ad says.

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POLITICAL: McCutcheon decision was actually pretty mundane

Thursday, April 10, 2014

http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a62f6d3a19ffbd4c6852a4c85&id=0eaf58a7dc&e=da6c31a530

We proudly filed a brief in the Supreme Court’s McCutcheon case. The Court ruled in favor of McCutcheon on Wednesday, a victory you helped secure.

In fact, it’s the latest in a string of victories in the area of campaign finance.

You’re going to hear a lot of misreporting and bad analysis about McCutcheon. I’ve already seen it. You’d think raping babies was just legalized, given all the hysterical shrieking.

Like Citizens United before it, the shrieking needs to be misleading to work. The exaggeration and outright lying has already begun. The ever-shrill Common Cause alleged that, The Supreme Court just…

gaveled in a new era of political corruption
made it easier to bribe politicians

The truth is, the McCutcheon decision was actually pretty mundane.

Before McCutcheon, an individual could donate only…

$2,600 to individual candidates
$32,400 to national party committees
$5,000 to political action committees

After McCutcheon, that same person could donate only…

$2,600 to individual candidates
$32,400 to national party committees
$5,000 to political action committees

Oh the humanity!

What ACTUALLY changed is the total amount that an individual could contribute in a political season. Before McCutcheon those caps were…

$48,600 to all candidates
$74,600 to all PACs and parties
For a total of $123,200

After McCutcheon, there is no cap.

The hysterical bawling about this decision is that now the rich will have more influence over elections… As if they didn’t have this influence already, under the silly, incumbent-protecting laws we’ve had since 1972!

But this Common Cause led bluster doesn’t make sense…

The individual contribution limits remain the same! Does anyone honestly believe that a mere $2,600 contribution is going to swing a federal election?

If not, then how much more “king-making” power has been granted to wealthy individual donors, now capable of giving to 20 or more candidates, when before this week, they could only give to 18 1/2?

Some will argue that there’s too much money in politics, and that these additional donations make that problem worse. To them, I recommend the article below.

As for the McCutcheon decision, this was a 5-4 victory. It was another step forward in a fight we’ve been waging for 14 years!

Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion with the majority. For years, he’s been the leading voice in defense of the First Amendment. He argued that the Buckley v Valeo distinction, between expenditures and contributions, should be overturned. And that’s what we argued in the brief you funded.

But since our loss in McConnell decision (2003), we’ve had victories in Wisconsin Right to Life I and II, Citizens United, Van Hollen, and now McCutcheon that are unraveling these establishment protection schemes. And that’s why we consider this a victory.

We will, with your support, remain in the fight.

You can read the brief we filed here: http://www.downsizedc.org/blog-content/mccutcheon-ddcf-amicus-brief.pdf

You can read the decision here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/12-536_e1pf.pdf (corrected)

And you can support our continued efforts in the Courts here:
https://secure.downsizedcfoundation.org/contribute/

Jim Babka
President
Downsize DC Foundation

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TINFOILHAT: The Boston Bombing unravels

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-boston-bombing-web-of-lies/5332981

The Boston Bombing Web of Lies

Selected Articles

By Julie Lévesque
Global Research, April 02, 2014
Global Research
Region: USA
Theme: 9/11 & ‘War on Terrorism’, Intelligence, Media Disinformation

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The idea that Tamerlan was, in fact, a US intelligence asset seems closer to the truth, since according to a Russian newspaper, he attended a US-sponsored workshop in the Caucasus, the goal of which was to destabilize southern regions of Russia:

Today, Russian newspaper Izvestia alleges that the older Boston Tamarlan bombing brother attended a workshop – sponsored by an American organization – on destabilizing the Russian satellite states:

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Could this all be smoke and mirrors? Or just the haze of confusion in confusing times.

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RANT: Congress Is Underpaid? NO!

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

http://www.thedailysheeple.com/do-you-think-congress-is-underpaid-at-174000yr-benefits-congressman-moran-does_042014

Do You Think Congress Is Underpaid at $174,000/yr + Benefits? Rep. Moran Does
Melissa Melton
The Daily Sheeple
April 4th, 2014

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As Michael Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog recently pointed out, America is now a nation where the nine of the top ten job positions earn a grand total of less than $35,000 a year. That means if you earn at least that much, you are now squarely in the country’s lap of luxury compared to the other 59% of Americans surviving on less.

Before taxes, that amount comes out to less than $3,000 a month earned. You would think Congress would be doing a lot better than the average American then, considering they make that much per week at $174,000 a year, even though Congress will only be in session for 113 days total this year.

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Argh! to the Nth power.

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POLITICAL: Drone killings are US military and president’s prerogative?

Monday, April 7, 2014

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/04/suit-challenging-drone-strikes-that-killed-americans-16-year-old-boy-is-tossed/#p3

Suit challenging drone strikes that killed Americans, 16-year-old boy is tossed [Updated]
Judge says drone killings are US military and president’s prerogative.
by David Kravets – Apr 4 2014, 7:00pm EDT

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“The court’s view that it cannot provide a remedy for extrajudicial killings when the government claims to be at war, even far from any battlefield, is profoundly at odds with the Constitution,” Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU’s National Security Project, said in an e-mail. “It is precisely when individual liberties are under such grave threat that we need the courts to act to defend them. In holding that violations of U.S. citizens’ right to life cannot be heard in a federal courtroom, the court abdicated its constitutional role.”

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This is tough one.

Basically the Gooferment can do what it wants.

But then couldn’t it always?

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RANT: What? Maryland Transgender bathroom bill

Sunday, April 6, 2014

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/2/miller-unlocking-the-ladies-room/

MILLER: Maryland’s bathroom bill benefits few transgenders, puts all girls at risk from pedophiles
LGBT lobby winning across the country
By Emily Miller-The Washington Times Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Maryland moms and dads will now have to be more vigilant when their children use public bathrooms. It will soon be legal for a man who simply says he identifies as a woman to use the ladies’ room.

This serious risk for sexual assaults of women and little girls is all in the name of political correctness. And this is just the latest in a string of successes by the transgender lobby.

On Friday, the Maryland House passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on “gender identity” in employment, housing, credit and public accommodations — which, most disturbingly, includes restrooms.

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This is nuts!

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INTERESTING: Monolithic Domes

Saturday, April 5, 2014

http://www.monolithic.org/

Monolithic is dedicated to improving people’s lives worldwide by introducing and constructing Monolithic Domes, for personal and public use, that are disaster-resistant, energy-efficient and cost-effective.

Monolithic Domes are the most energy efficient and safest buildings that can be built and that can be designed for many uses. Many schools now conduct their classes in Monolithic Domes. Some are designated as tornado shelters. Others have Monolithic Dome gymnasiums, auditoriums, multipurpose centers, libraries, cafeterias, etc. Because Monolithic’s technology meets FEMA criteria for a structure that can provide near-absolute disaster protection, some schools have received FEMA grants of 75% of their construction costs. These schools will save 60% to 75% of the energy costs as compared to conventional buildings. The energy savings will pay for the building in total in less than 20 years. And in most cases, they save money on first cost for the construction.

In addition to schools, Monolithic designs homes, churches, office complexes, bulk storages, etc. Located in Italy, Texas, Monolithic has been constructing these quality buildings for more than 35 years. The buildings are built to last for centuries.

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POLITICAL: The McCutcheon case

Friday, April 4, 2014

The Supreme Court has decided the McCutcheon case. If you haven’t heard yet, it’s a disaster.

Few were surprised with the result. The Court has held that aggregate limits on contributions — the total amount you can give to all candidates, not the amount you can give to any one candidate — are unconstitutional. The inevitable result of this decision will be to reduce the number of relevant funders of campaigns. We’re on our way from Lesterland to Sheldon City — from a democracy where about 150,000 Americans are the relevant funders of campaigns (the same as are named “Lester”) to a world where about 40,000 Americans are the relevant funders of campaigns (the same as are named “Sheldon”).

I’ve written a short piece about the mistake in the Supreme Court’s decision. But as I’ve long insisted, the real problem in American democracy is not the Court. Or at least, not only the Court. The real corruption is the way we fund elections. This decision makes our fight against that corruption even more urgent.

Now is the time to add your name and support the Government by the People Act.

This Act is an opportunity to take our elections back from the handful of funders whose grip on our democracy tightens by the day. And only by adding your name to the call for reform will we be able to compete with the Lesters or Sheldons of this country.

They say the darkest hour is just before the dawn. If so, then the dawn is not that far away.

Act now to fight back and voice your support for the Government by the People Act.

-Lessig and the entire Rootstrikers/Demand Progress Team

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This is an understandable decision. I’m not so sure it’s good or bad. 

Secession!

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JOBFINDING: Senior Sharepoint 2010 / 2013 Developer Piscataway NJ 08854

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Senior Sharepoint 2010 Developer full-time needed ASAP in Piscataway NJ 08854

Need someone for permanent opportuntiy either very strong SharePoint 2010 or strong SharePoint 2010/2013

Will interview ASAP and make quick decision

Seeking only 5-7 years experience between 100 – 110K plus benefits if needed

2 Developer openings and one requires NewsGator experience, both are permanent opportunities as well, thank you

Title: Senior Sharepoint 2010 / 2013 Developer
Company: Aequor Technologies
Primary Recruiter: Alan Naroden
Start Date: NEED ASAP
Type: Full-time Permanent Position with Benefits
Location: Piscataway NJ 08854

US Citizen or Green Card welcome to apply; unable to sponsor H1B and no 3rd party employers please, thank you

KEY: SharePoint 2010 / 2013; Development; SharePoint Farm; SharePoint Designer; IIS; Visual Studio 2010 / 2012

Description:
Aequor Technologies is a leading managed service and staffing provider to the Pharmaceutical industry. To support our growing SharePoint practice, we are hiring SharePoint consultants to join our practice here in our Piscataway headquarters. Be part of our growing team and participate in multiple project initiatives

Scope of Position: Duties include developing SharePoint web apps and site collections using SharePoint 2010, managing security, maintaining and customizing SharePoint sites using SharePoint Designer and .Net. As the SharePoint Developer / Architect you are responsible for the overall management of SharePoint 2010, accountable for the SharePoint farm, monitoring and maintaining all SharePoint servers, ensuring they are updated to the latest patch level. Responsible for management, maintenance and administration IIS servers.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on SharePoint, liaison with the .Net development team, mentoring and teaching SharePoint Administrators and Developers, interfacing with end users to provide solid solutions and accessibility.
Additional Responsibilities:
· Gather and detail business processes and transform them into applications specifications.
· Designs solutions and creates test scenarios throughout the development life cycle.
· Oversees mobile web development.
· Develop and maintain custom components including master pages, features, user controls, and server-side code, for web sites within a SharePoint environment.
· Create and maintain deployment processes for SharePoint deployments.
Requirements:
· Five to seven years of progressive SharePoint experience up to the Architect level .
· Must have designed and architected solutions around SharePoint portal farms and expertise with both development and migration of sites.
· Experience should include training, certification or actual experience with SharePoint 2013
· .NET development with C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio 2010 / 2012
· Must have experience designing applications, platforms, test environments, setting in place the environment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance
· Experience designing SQL Server databases, performance tuning, optimization, extracting data, stored procedures, scripts
· Experience with IIS, Windows Server experience including 2008, 2012
· Mobile web development is preferred
· Good communication and client presentation skills is mandatory.

Aequor Technologies, Inc. is a global IT Consulting & Solutions company that has been providing high value-added business solutions to enterprises of all sizes. Headquartered in the United States with offices across North America as well as High-Tech Global Remote Development Centers in US and India; Aequor Technologies, Inc. has proven competencies in business and technology areas.

We offer the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology, in exciting development environments. To learn more about the services we offer, and the value we provide to our employees, please visit our website at http://www.aequor.com

We offer visa sponsorship for the right candidate (no employers).
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sincerely,
Alan Naroden
AEQUOR Technologies
377 Hoes Lane Suite 200
Piscataway NJ 08844
(732) 781 – 2937 Direct
Alan.naroden@aequor.com

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RANT: K-Cup$$$$$

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-reasons-k-cups-arent-ok-for-the-environment.html

5 Reasons K-Cups Aren’t OK for the Environment
The Green Divas
March 27, 2014

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However, only the filter and coffee grounds are compostable. The plastic part on top of the pod gets tossed into the regular garbage. Do you think my son and husband are separating these pods? Nope. That would take time. And I’m pretty sure they don’t even realize that’s what they need to do in order for the pods to be somewhat eco-friendly. (Can you tell this really steams me?)

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The thing that gets me is how expensive it is!

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INSPIRATIONAL: Thinking about the old folks

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-new-undergarments-that-could-revolutionize-eldercare.html

This Underwear Could Revolutionize Eldercare
AgingCare.com
March 27, 2014
5:00 pm

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When you think about paradigm-changing products, underwear typically isn’t top-of-mind, yet these under-appreciated undergarments may soon play a vital role in enhancing the health and safety of seniors living on their own.

Two top technology honorees at the recently-held 2014 SXSW (South By Southwest) Conference in Austin, Texas aim to elevate underwear beyond the mundane and into the medical care arena.

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Guess I better keep my eye on this!

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FUN: A dog commercial that is REALLY funny

Monday, March 31, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pjl2R_XZ4bo

From my “old” friend, made me laugh!

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CLOUD: Use Google Drive as opposed to a local hard drive

Sunday, March 30, 2014

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-google-drive-capture-great-ideas-never-lose/

How To Use Google Drive To Capture Your Great Ideas & Never Lose Them
By Danny Stieben on 27th March, 2014 | The Internet

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Google Drive already ties all your favorite Google services together and adds a whopping 15GB of free storage. With all this right at your fingertips, you can’t help but feel like you need to make good use out of it all. Why not start by using Google Drive to make your ideas stick and make them more effective?
Move over Evernote — here’s how you can use Google Drive to keep and grow your ideas.

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It’s almost a “translation” of hard drive cost into inet access cost.

Obviously, no access to the inet, you need stuff locally.

But with cheap MIFI and easily tethered phones, it’s making Google Drive and other cloud storage meaningful.

imho!

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CLOUD: Google Docs as opposed to Microsoft Word

Saturday, March 29, 2014

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-docs-adds-ons-students-5-will-help-write-paper/

Google Docs Adds-Ons For Students: These 5 Will Help You Write A Paper
By Dann Albright on 27th March, 2014 | The Internet 

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Word-processing for students has long been the domain of Microsoft Word. The recent release of add-ons is making Google Docs an appealing free option. The five add-ons we are about to meet have the potential to become quick favorites for people working on research papers, essays, and collaborative projects. But, are they good enough to make Google Docs the go-to option?

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Good enough for me.

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JOBFINDING: Enterprise Applications Manager Colmar, WA

Friday, March 28, 2014

Please take a look at the enclosed Enterprise Applications Manager (permanent) role I’m recruiting for, and share with qualified candidates along with my contact information. We are paying a referral fee for successful placement of your referrals!

Job Description

Job Title: Enterprise Applications Manager

Location: Colmar, WA

Employment Status: Direct Hire

The Business Systems Manager’s role is to manage and maintain the organization’s repository of software applications through best practices and the appropriate staffing and management of the Applications team. The Business Systems Manager is also responsible for planning and coordinating the processes required for the provision of user applications and systems necessary for business operations. This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the user groups on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information software systems and process changes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage those involved in Business Systems development and support across The Client’s to ensure the best use of available resources as determined by IT Steering Committee and departmental priorities

• Oversee applications support operations and implement new operational processes to improve availability and functionality

• Manage incidents, work requests, problem resolution, and change control workflow

• Manage customers’ SLA expectations and ensure delivery against committed SLAs

• Provide a high level of customer service and develop solid partnerships with internal and external customers to attain excellence in customer service

• Manage a team of employee, contract and consulting resources to ensure adequate support for all assigned IT applications – including mission-critical applications – for both day-to-day operations and on-call support

• Assign projects, tasks, and support responsibilities to team members

• Ensure the staff is given appropriate training so that depth of support for individual application systems is provided

• Guide and coach team members to optimum performance and achievement of goals; conduct annual reviews and provide career growth counseling to Business Systems staff

• Evaluate, install, configure, and deploy new applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the organization

• Ensure that applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve business issues

• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications to ensure they meet specified goals

• Provide guidance to Business Systems personnel in the use of standard technologies and best practices for the support and development of software applications

• Ensure that new software integrates into company systems, meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications

• Work with department management to ensure applications conform to standards needed to deliver them efficiently over the The Client’s network.

• Liaise with company’s software suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies

• Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and provide advice based on findings

• Evaluate proposals in order to identify potential problem areas, and make the appropriate recommendations

• Liaise with network administrators and software engineers to assist with quality assurance

• Compile and maintain inventory of company software and systems assets and their corresponding contracts/agreements

• Review and analyze existing applications’ effectiveness and efficiency, and develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems

• Develop and communicate application training and documentation for end users as necessary

• Develop, distribute, and coordinate end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications

• Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of IT management experience, leading support teams of 4-6 direct reports

• Strong knowledge of ITIL® and PRINCE2® /PMP best practices and methodologies is preferred

• Working knowledge of application development technologies

• Strong customer-service orientation

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

• Ability to conduct research into application issues and products

• Highly self-motivated and directed

• Awareness of applicable data privacy practices and laws

• Four-year college diploma or university degree in computer science or a related field and/or 10 years equivalent work experience

• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software strategy and solutions

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines

• Light travel required (+/- 10%) for the purpose of Managing and coordinating off-site software and system applications personnel.

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MONEY: Gold and silver?

Thursday, March 27, 2014

SEC Set to Alter Stance on Money Funds
U.S. securities regulators are preparing to exempt a majority of money-market mutual funds from a central plank of rules intended to curb risks in the $2.6 trillion market, according to people familiar with the agency’s discussions.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to broaden an exemption for mom-and-pop retail investors from requirements that certain money funds abandon their signature $1 share price and float in value like other mutual funds. Supporters of a floating share price argue it would train investors to accept slight fluctuations in the value of their shares and so not panic if they fall below the $1 price.

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What it trains investors is to think about the underlying counter party risk.

Any one want gold and silver? (Like the Chinese?)

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INTERESTING: Thinking about “Asks and answers”

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Look for the Best Answers for You, Not the ‘Right’ Ones
22 Mar 2014/by Karen R. Koenig/1 Comment/in Brilliance
Topics: Authentic Self, Being Present, Choices, Taking Action

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Best-for-you decisions concede that you can’t have all the information in the world at your finger tips, but that you can whittle down what’s relevant and essential. Your conclusions may or may not withstand the test of time, but they will always give you peace of mind through knowing that you whole-heartedly did what appeared best for you in the given moment, and none of us can do any better than that.

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I’m not sure that I agree.

Of course, every decision ever made was done with imperfect dikw (i.e., data, information, knowledge, wisdom). And, you can not go back and remake a decision. And “decisions” sometime get good results and bad results. Good results don’t imply a “good” decision; bad results don’t imply a “bad” decision.

“Gambling your last dollar you need on a roulette number” would be a “bad” decision even if you won the bet. 

When I think of the “right” decision choice, I think moral, ethical, effective, and efficient. My rewards shouldn’t come into it. (They do sneak in.) 

Maybe the author is thinking peer pressure. Or choosing the expected result. 

Any way, a short read and maybe I have it wrong.

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INSPIRATIONAL: How can anyone feel that bad about themselves?

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

http://www.quora.com/Physical-Appearances-of-People/What-does-it-feel-like-to-be-an-unattractive-woman

What does it feel like to be an unattractive woman?
I know this exists: Attraction (interpersonal): What does it feel like to be unattractive and desired by none?

But there are hardly any women weighing in. Given that society places more emphasis on looks for women, I’d like to hear some thoughts about this.

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I read this answer that upset me.

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http://qr.ae/ncDtw

Stephanie Su
CS Undergrad at MIT
366 Votes by Shefaly Yogendra, Mallika Mathur, and 363 more.

I am ugly. I am unattractive. I know that my skin is awful, my hair is greasy, and society simply does not permit women to weigh as much as I do.

But, mind you, this is not the same as having low self-esteem. Because when I look in the mirror, I hate my body, not myself. I simply shake my head and think, “This isn’t me. This mediocre sack of meat isn’t me. I’m just renting it out, driving it around. It’s a tool. It’s a vehicle. I use it to take myself places that I need to go, and that’s all there is to it.”

Ok fine, I’m not Zen enough to actually believe I can escape with that train of thought. The truth is, I am frustrated with the irreconcilable disconnect between my pride and my presence. The acne mask and the fat suit egregiously fail to conform with my mental mockups of my perfectly badass self. I suppose the only real solution then, besides undergoing extensive surgeries, is to upload my conscience to a supercomputer.

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How can anyone feel that bad about themselves?

I’m speechless. 

{I can hear you saying: “Finally? Good!”}

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