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North East Property Rugby Festival 2018 raises over £10,800 for St Oswald's Hospice

The Midlands may have taken the trophy but St Oswald’s Hospice was the big winner in the 2018 North East Property Rugby Festival.

The festival was organised by local property consultancies, Knight Frank, GVA, Silverstone Building Consultancy and Lambert Smith Hampton and was held at Northern Rugby Club in Gosforth. The day was a massive sucess and raised over £10,800 for the hospice!

The rugby committee decided they'd like to put some of the money raised towards purchasing new mobile sensory equipment for our Children and Young Adult's Service. The mobile equipment is a relaxing addition and is designed to stimulate reactions and encourage communications of the children and young people who stay with us for short breaks.

The spring sunshine was a perfect treat and persuaded a crowd of several hundred people to turn up and enjoy the day. Attendees were treated to fast-flowing, highly entertaining rugby matches, games and food stalls. It was a hard-fought but good-spirited battle between representatives of four regions, with the North East, Yorkshire, North West and the Midlands all competing for the trophy. The Midlands eventually come out on top, narrowly beating the North East to the top spot.

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The Midlands, overall winners of the Four Regions Rugby Cup at the North East Property Rugby Festival 2018

As well as being an engrossing showcase of rugby talent, the festival was the ideal opportunity for property and construction companies to network and meet new contacts.

Douglas Cranston, Partner at Knight Frank said:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors and those who gave so generously to help not only reach but exceed our fundraising target for St Oswald's Hospice.

The standard of rugby and support from regional businesses and the public continues to grow year on year. Even the weather couldn't have been any better!

I would like to thank the teams for putting on such a fantastic show and a special congratulations to The Midlands for winning the Four Regions Cup.

I would also like to thank the committee, staff and members at Northern Football Club for hosting and helping to organise the festival.

The team from Silverstone came out on top in the touch rugby tournament, which may not have been so heavy in hits, but no less competitive than its full contact counterpart.

Phil Bone, part of the winning touch team, said:

We had so much fun! We're just all so happy to be supporting such a fantastic and vital cause. I have a personal connection to the hospice and so am proud to be a part of this event.

There was also a whole-host of other activities including a grand raffle, live music, family-friendly games and food and drink from the likes of Fat Hippo and the Belgian Waffle Tuk.

Tim Aisbitt, Head of Agency at Bradley Hall, said:

It's been a fantastic event with an excellent turn out. So nice to see it grow year on year. We'll definitely be coming back in 2019!

Mel Oates, form Lambert Smith Hampton, said:

Even better than all expectations! So happy to see such an incredible turnout and everyone having such an enjoyable time. The sunshine has been such an added bonus!

 Drone footage from the event Courtesy of @VectorPhoto

Elmer the Elephant also took in the rugby and posed for photos with business people and rugby fans alike as he prepares to go out into the North East next year as part of Elmer the Elephants 'Great North Parade'.

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 Elmer the Elephant takes in the rugby

Siobhan Sargeant, Business Partnerships Manager at St Oswald's said:

It was brilliant day, collaborating with all the companies and seeing the enthusiam everyone shared, it was infectious. It was lovely to speak to people from all over the country and hearing their stories of their experiences with hospice care.

We were absolutely thrilled to be a part of the festival and we can't thank the committee enough for the incredible amount they managed to raise on the day, well done guys!

Businesses interested in supporting 'Elmer's Great North Parade’, which launches in August 2019, can find out more information here.

St Oswald’s Hospice thanks everyone who attended and supported the festival and helped make it such a resounding success.

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Raffle prizes still awating collection:

Falcons shirt - Orange 441-445 - John

£100 North East Art Collective voucher - Blue 786-790 - Francesca

Salsa classes - Orange 261-265 - Richard

£50 Malhotra food voucher - Orange 406-410 - Dickon

1 night at Northumbria Hotel, Jesmond - Green 61-65 - Dougie

Large monkey - Blue 26-30 - Rob

St. Oswald’s hamper - Green 46-50 - Jack

Champagne and red wine - Green 6-10 - Paul

£50 INTU voucher - Green 56-60 - Ellie

Bottle of vodka - Orange - 246-250

Gin hamper - Blue 46-50 - Ashley

£50 INTU voucher - White 256-260 - Keith

Bottle of whiskey - White 371-375 - Stuart

Coffee and cake for 2 - White 311-315 - Dickon

Botox/filler - Orange 331–335 - Ian

East End Family Swim - Blue 41-45 - Puneet

Family Bounce - White 356-360 - Ricki

Eldon bowling - Orange 286-290

West Denton Family Swim - Blue 56-60 - J. Platt

Gosforth Pool Party - Blue 801-805 - Rob

Dinner at Hawthorns - Blue 716-720 - Gordon


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Enter the Executive maverick : Rock Star CIO

Artificial intelligence has landed in my Executive life with a crash, bang and a wallop. And its name is Walter (its surname rhymes with Shitty).

At certain points in a long, lucky and hopefully plucky career I’ve met people who don’t fit the mould. Usually this has been in a good way – variety is the spice of life, and wouldn’t it be dull if we were all the same?. A truly inspirational leader. An equally inspirational team member with a story of bravery and an outlook to match. A peer who genuinely and generously shows you a better way. Sometimes however, it’s been the opposite. I have a few onerous individuals that come to mind that I’ve crossed paths with and just ended up thinking – “why”? This time however, this particular character seems to me to be a true one off. A gun toting maverick that would give all cowboys a bad name.

As ever, some honest background is relevant. My journey in my current organisation has so far been a positive one. Sure, a recent change of CEO – up until now my direct reporting line – has brought its challenges, but overall I’m still delivering and enjoying it, and most importantly can look myself in the mirror on a daily basis. I sense that something is now about to shift. As an afterthought to our latest restructure our CEO decided to bring in a supercharged new Exec – Walter – and he would only come if he had direct control of 3 existing C level Execs as well as his own team. And yes, I was one of the lucky 3. Within a month the other two had jumped ship – one instantly, having had previous experience of said maverick. And so with frightening speed I became unique in the Exec team. Stoically, and despite plenty of feedback and inner doubts, I decided to soldier on, reset my dial, and give the situation – and Walter – a chance. This is the story of the weeks that followed.

We live in interesting times. In business the twin eras of disruption and innovation, whilst bringing excitement, challenge and radical change, have also undoubtedly brought a huge helping of corporate paranoia. This paranoia is seeded by a combination of a small number of success stories and a vast amount of hype. If you are not on the AI / VR / AR / AV / SaaS / RaaS (insert or delete as appropriate) bandwagon, and confidently talking about it with authority, then you should give up – you obsolete old fossil. Intellectual techno-bullying is currently reaching its zenith. What has spawned and thrived from this volatile mix is the Rock Star CIO.

Techno babble has been around a long time. And whilst it is irrefutable that technology is on the cusp of changing the world, and travelling at a trajectory that makes the advances of the last couple of decades look positively snail like, rest assured that the babble is still very much alive and kicking, and is still the lions share over substance. Back when the heavyweights of IT convinced us all that the world was about to end when 1999 moved into 2000 (remember that? The biggest con job of all time!), at least the leaders of IT were generally still the understated geeky type who knew a lot about their subject matter but also knew their limitations. Today these boundaries have been ripped apart, and after a few weeks of Walter, I, for one, see this as a very bad and scary change.

It seems to me that the pace of disruptive change across so many facets of life and business means that no one can truly keep up. Even the online concept pedlars and habitual conference attendees struggle to keep abreast and let’s face it, for most of them, that’s pretty much their only job! The chances of truly keeping up when doing a real gritty executive role is zero. What results in most boardrooms is classic “in the land of the blind the one eyed man is king” syndrome. Particularly if they have the loudest voice, most vivid imagination and biggest capacity to spin a compelling tale. Even more so if they are a CIO, or even better a CIDO. Enter Walter.

So what has he actually done? How can you be sure that this isn’t just good old fashioned sour grapes from a demoted, demotivated old has been? Well, let’s start with something I, perhaps naively and old fashionedly, hold very close to my heart – the truth. The truth and Walter seem to have an uneasy relationship that verges on outright avoidance. Whether it is simple chit chat about clear cut events or mutual acquaintances in the dim and distant past, or totally incorrect validations of simple conversations with my team members only a few minutes after the event, Walter seems to invent his own truth. Very quickly everyone in his slipstream recognises this. The only person who believes his version is Walter. And of course his subservient boss, the CEO. Whilst the lack of truth alone is enough of a red flag, when this gets coupled with more serious subjects of a deeply personal nature, that will always occur in big teams, it starts to feel like a more fundamental battle between right and wrong. Wildly inaccurate portrayals of deeply personal issues, reasons for leaving, lack of comfort around personal space, weird invitations to females only alcohol fuelled lunches in his windowless office – and yes, it is a “he”, watch out for the #metoo campaign to strike soon – all of this is more than just avoidance of truth. In medieval times he would have either been an Emporer or burnt at the stake as a witch. After a couple of months close observation I’d have burnt him without hesitation.

I started my relationship with him openly. I believed I could learn a lot from him. And I told him. He has undoubted skills. His understanding of the new landscape is strong albeit slightly romantic and whimsical. The “beauty” of technology features a lot. He can sell coal to the devil. The PR department has been on overdrive. And all seemingly great futuristic and image changing stuff for the company, and always with a picture of a smiling Walter alongside it. However even these stories don’t hold water internally. It would only take a pretty blunt pencil to scratch the surface and uncover that almost all of these “breakthroughs” are in fact mirages built on quicksand. But with the unerring support of the increasingly limited and floundering CEO, no pencil is reached for, and a seemingly blinded Main Board suck it all up.

Then there are the most telling parts of the equation. The parts that actually make the man. One to one, nothing but praise. An open forum in front of his wider team, the abuse flows viciously and randomly. Small mans syndrome at its finest. Motivation by head working, which is as far from genuine leadership driving development as it gets. The stories around the business grow wilder and more bizarre on a daily basis. 3am calls demanding immediate action. A team brought in to clear his flat. Suppliers treated appallingly. Demands of the airport authorities to allow him runway access to meet his wife directly from the plane. A veritable carousel of PA’s – 6 in 10 weeks at latest count. I have quickly concluded that what I want to learn from Walter is a series of “never do’s”. But more than that, I want him exposed for what he is. If truth and right prevail this cannot be far away.

The world is made up of many and varied characters with the one thing in common – each one thinks that they are good and righteous. Therefore it’s only external perspective on their actions that differentiates an Adolf Hitler from a Mother Theresa. Business is no different. Every executive desperately wants to make their mark, be seen in a positive light and leave a legacy. My plea to all aspiring to do so is to not be tempted to blur the line between right and wrong. Find ways to check in on yourself, whether through honest feedback from trusted consorts, casual reflective walks in the wilderness or a long hard and regular stare in the mirror. Call what you see, and let’s drive the Walters of this world out and build a more genuine future for ourselves and those who will follow. Rock stars should be rock stars. CIOs should be CIOs.

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2019 CrossFit Open
Similar to previous years, the 2019 CrossFit Open will begin around the same time as 2018’s Open (late February-March), and this year the first workout is being released on Thursday, February 21st, at 5 p.m. (PST). Athletes will then have until the following Wednesday, February 27th, at 5 p.m. (PST) to have their score validated.

Open Workout #19point1 is due at 5 p.m. PT on Feb. 25. Register and submit your scores to see where you stack up in your state, country, or territory. Or use the hashtag wizard and create custom leaderboards to sort yourself according to an endless combination of characteristics and occupations.

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Sydney 🇦🇺- 12 p.m. AED Feb. 26

2019 CrossFit Open 19.1 was released live from Brazil, France, and the United Kingdom. For the first time, an Open announcement was released in three languages in three countries to kick off the global test of fitness.CrossFit Affiliates and Sanctionals organizers put on a great show in each location. We look forward to continuing to refine and improve upon this format.

You can watch archives of each show in the links above. There were technical issues that delayed the broadcast of the Brazil feed, but a complete archive will post to the Games Facebook as soon as possible.

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September 2018

Dear Students:

I hope you enjoyed your summer break. The Student Affairs Team worked diligently over the summer to provide you with a plethora of programming activities designed to engage, empower and enrich your living and learning experiences at HSU. I am excited to serve HSU in my final year as your Vice President of Student Affairs and I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of all students attending Humboldt State University.

Here are a few things you should know about or do the first few weeks of the fall 2018 semester:

  • The After Library Hours Study Space will open in Nelson Hall East 113 on September 10.  It opens at 10 pm and will stay open until 7:30 am, providing you a study space option after the University Library closes.
  • Student Access Services have relocated to the Campus Events Field ; Veterans Enrollment and Transition Services, Testing Services, and the Student Disability Resource Center.
  • Get in the daily habit of reviewing your HSU email, and your myHumboldt home page, especially “My Announcements” & “To Do List.”  Be aware of  Academic Deadlines
  • Read the Welcome Letter  from the Dean of Students.  Then join the Dean of Students for Lunch  in Nelson Hall East 106 on September 26, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  There will be a sandwich bar and plenty of swag.
  • Download the RAVE-GUARDIAN APP .
  • Student Health & Wellbeing Services is excited to announce that a 24-7 Health and Wellbeing Vending Machine has been installed in Nelson Hall East. You will have access to the machine whenever campus is open. The vending machine offers low-cost over-the-counter supplies such as emergency contraception aka “the morning after pill” for $11, as well as cough syrup, cough drops, condoms, tampons, eye drops, bandaids and much more!
  • As soon as possible become familiar with the Wellbeing Map, EVENTS Calendar, Staff/Faculty Directory, Student Directory and the link to resources:

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Events Calendar
Staff and Faculty Directory
Student Directory

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Intimissimi on ice… a night to remember!

Verona, Italy… Romeo fell in love with Juliet, reality met fantasy and the “Intimissimi on Ice” show took my breath away! My trip to Verona for the Italian lingerie event was one hell of an experience! The Verona Arena was flooded with people, the stars were mirrored on ice, the moves of Evgeni Plushenko made me wanna fly, “Con Te Partiro” by Andrea Bocelli caressed my ears and the prosecco bubbles at the after party piqued my desire to walk in the nearest fountain and let the night take the sparkle! Yes, it was a dream… but then I realized that magic can be real! ♬ ♪ let’s make this a moment to remember / Chromatics

Rome photo diary

After my last week in Rome and Florence and with the taste of Aperol Spritz still in my mouth and lots of espresso running in my blood, I’m back home, inspired and rejuvenated. Yes, I think my Italian state of mind will take long to fade away. I may haven’t found time to unpack my suitcase yet (the May issue of ELLE is on the way and I’m working like crazy!), but the first postcards from Rome have just arrived to get you in the mood! More coming soon… a presto xxx K. ♬ ♪ Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day / Morcheeba


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Big Changes In The Wings…

I wanted to give everyone fair warning that in a few weeks my blog is going to be making a drastic change. When I started my journey into blogging, I told myself that if I was able to continue to … Continue reading

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Why It’s Hard Living With an ACD/Whippet #3

Inspired by a bunch of comments from yesterday’s post, I figured I’d write just how sensitive my Ri-monster really is.  He really wears his feelings on his sleeves but even more than that, he shows even the tiniest bit of … Continue reading

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Mistakes I’ve Made

I’m not perfect–not even close.  I have personal faults and I’ve definitely made mistakes with my dogs.  I really try not to make the same mistake twice and I do generally learn from my mistakes but I’m human.   I’ve been … Continue reading

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I’m sure most people in the states know, but perhaps those outside of the states don’t know, earlier this week there was an earthquake in the eastern US.  This is a very atypical place for earthquakes (I’ve live in this … Continue reading

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dropped the ball… but I make it up to you!

Alright, so last night was a crazy night.  I finished my training classes and was on my way home at 9:18pm–my ride is normally 20-25 minutes long which has me arriving home around 9:45.  I grab a bite to eat … Continue reading

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If my dogs could only learn 4 behaviors…

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What Pushed Me To Self-Publish

This month marks a momentous milestone for me. I will officially be hitting ‘self-publish’ on my neverending writing project. Making the decision wasn’t easy, though, here’s what gave me that final push.

For the last however long, I’ve been writing a children’s book called Olive in the Heights. I can’t exactly say how long it’s been, but I can say it has officially been ‘years’. And, I’m almost certain that no one who starts writing a book ever thinks they will be one of those writers that ‘takes years’ to finish their book. No sane person would start writing a book knowing that, I’m sure. But, as it turns out, I’m one of those writers.

Now, thankfully, the book is finished. But, I’m faced with a new dilemma: publishing. There’s a lot of questions out there about publishing. ‘Do I contact literary agents or publishers?’ ‘How do I write a cover letter?’ ‘How do I format my manuscript?’ ‘When will this all be OVER!?’ ‘HELP ME???’ (I imagine each of these are typed directed into search engines by other helpless writers on a daily basis.) But, one of the biggest questions seems to be, ‘to traditionally publish or self-publish?’

I’ve been weighing up the options for a while now. Traditional publishing is still well-respected, self-publishing often isn’t. Traditional publishers can potentially earn you more readers, but trying and failing to get published traditionally for years will earn you exactly zero readers. Self-publishing usually garners less readers but the successful ones often have plenty of dedicated readers too. And, the list goes on…

Recently, I stumbled across an article called ‘Self-Publishing: An Insult To The Written Word’, along with a number of other angry writers. (I don’t think I have to explain what the article was about, it did what it said on the tin.) As the idea of self-publishing was mercilessly smushed into the ground by the article author, I felt my heart dropping. Self-publishing was still a choice I was considering, but it certainly seemed a lot less appealing. I started to wonder if all writers (and readers) thought it was as despicable as this writer did. I scrolled with a sigh until I reached the comments section. (Note that this may be the one and only moment that I will be thankful for irate online commenters!)

A number of readers and writers expertly argued in the corner of self-publishing. They argued that traditional publishers may be the ‘gatekeepers’ to the book market but the readers are the final judges. They argued that plenty of fantastic and unique books get turned down because publishers need ‘tried and tested’ story models. They argued that traditional publishing is leaving your fate to be decided by someone else and self-publishing is taking control of your own fate. (And, a few just said that the author was just full of shit, which I also appreciated.)

In my humble opinion, many of the commenters said something a lot more interesting and thought-provoking – not to mention amusing – in their few short sentences than the original writer did in her entire article. Ironically, the words of these commenters (commenters not vetted by the all-seeing all-knowing eye of a traditional publisher, I may add) are what secured my final decision to self-publish, not the words of the professionally published author who wrote 1000 words on the subject. And, if that’s not a tribute to self-published writers then I don’t know what is!

‘Olive in the Heights’ is available now on Amazon.

6 thoughts on “What Pushed Me To Self-Publish

  1. Your comment “I’m almost certain that no one who starts writing a book ever thinks they will be one of those writers that ‘takes years’ to finish their book.”
    Insanely it took me 4 years to write mine, not that I’ve been prepared to admit that. People would think me insane.
    Best of luck with ‘Olive in the Heights’

      1. Times are changing and the internet has made many current way of working obsolete. It’s great to ride on this wave of innovation, but it will cause quite some people to be uncomfortable!

  2. I totally get this post, traditional, or not traditional that is the question [lol I may have to do a post myself on the subject] I think you’ve literally got to take a chance and submit, to your publisher or to yourself, either way you’ve got to do your homework….It’s a real tough decision. But I don’t think that self pub should never be dismissed, its already making huge waves, its the upkeep the work which will make the difference. I wish you every success!

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While Houston is an incredibly amazing city to live in and enjoy, there are some disadvantages to the climate that we, as select Houstonians, get to experience. If you are reading this, then you are probably already familiar with the black streaking that occurs on many roofs in the Houston Area. This phenomenon is called Gloeocapsa Magma, an algae-based bacterium that grows across your roof from spores that can travel a number of ways from roof to roof. This bacterium grows and thrives at a rapid rate because of our climate and causes a number of problems for homeowners like yourself.

While many shingles being manufactured nowadays have a manufacturer’s warranty of about 20 years, we are seeing an average replacement time of only 12 years. That’s nearly half the lifespan that was meant to be! This need for more rapid replacement is largely due to the fact that the roof is not being properly maintained and cleaned. And, while a new roof may be covered by your insurance provider, claims have been recently getting declined in higher numbers because homeowners are failing to keep their roofs properly maintained with regular cleanings.

There is a lot to be said about the aesthetic value from having your roof cleaned. You want your home to look its best. But in addition to beauty, there is a lot that can be said about the financial aspect of roof cleaning, as well. The money that can be saved by sticking to a regular 5-year roof cleaning plan is a crucial aspect to consider.

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Our trained technicians take special care in our roof cleaning process to ensure that every feature of your home, as well as each of our team members, is taken care of and never in jeopardy of being harmed or damaged during the cleaning process.

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Additionally, while we have a technician applying the cleaning agents, we will have another one on the ground continuously watering all of the plants to take a further step of harm-reduction. This two-man team allows us to keep thorough communication and be in two places at once, preserving both your roof overhead and your landscaping below.

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Pesto Pasta: Cherry Tomatoes and Burratta Recipe.

Pesto Pasta

A few days ago, I put out one recipe and one suggestion that used cherry tomatoes and burratta. This lunchtime I needed to use the leftover ingredients so I made pesto pasta.

Mainly you need Fusilli pasta, a bottle of pesto sauce, burratta and cherry tomatoes.

Just cook the fusilli, follow the instructions in your box as cook time varies, and throw the other three ingredients in together to your own liking. Viola! Bon appetit!

Great for lunch, can pack for kids and adults alike! So easy to carry and no need to heat up.

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A quick Italian lunch

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Yan lives in Los Angeles, California with her son in a home with a small but busy kitchen. Her goal is to create enough original recipes to publish a cookbook.

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Client Testimonials

Yumi Onishi    November 15, 2018

We booked a 24 seater bus to provide a ride for our wedding guests from the airport to their accommodation. The driver showed up on time and was very friendly. It was a pleasant journey. We also had excellent customer service from Lisa throughout the booking process. She was efficient, accommodating and kind. So happy we chose this company for the guest transportation - thank you!

Roslyn    August 9, 2017

Hi Geof,

I want to let you know how much our Probus Club members enjoyed the outing to Mount Tamborine with Sunstate Coaches for our Christmas in July Luncheon I have had very positive feedback, and even members who were unable to attend have told me that they had heard what a wonderful day it was.

The venue and the food at the Heritage Winery Estate was excellent and they looked after us very well. It is a beautiful place and was decorated beautifully for Christmas in July.

Adam, our driver on the day is an excellent driver and a very polite and pleasant young man.

Thank you Geof for your help in organising this trip and making it such a memorable day.

Rita    July 27, 2017

Dear Geoff,
On behalf of our Probus Club I wish to extend a big thank you for the excellent day we all had out driving up to Tamborine. Noel, the Bus Driver, could not have done more to make the day so enjoyable. The Heritage Winery was an excellent venue, full of history, and perfect for our Christmas in July, plus being served a lovely meal.
We now look forward to our trip with you over to Stradbroke in September, with Noel the Driver if possible.
Thank you once again, and I also wish to thank you for your consideration re reducing the cost for yesterday due to the very unfortunate sadness of one of our member's death. I passed on your sympathy to the husband which he so appreciated.
Regards, Rita (Outings Co-ordinator)

Estelle Bradford    May 25, 2017

Hi Geof
A big thank you for today's successful tour to Port of Brisbane & Newstead House. The first ever trip for the village.

A special thank you also to Sam for the day especially the way in which you were both able to change the lunch venue etc so quickly. While there was disappointment at not getting to Brekky Creek, these things happen and there was nothing to complain about at 'Gallopers'. There were only good reports from all on the bus at the efficiency of the day.

The coach itself was comfortable also.

I hope to use you again this year and will get back to you re the other trips discussed. I expect I am going to get many requests for more day trips when our planner is already full for the year!. However, we will see.

Even though we did thank the lady at 'Gallopers' for her quick service etc it would be appreciated if you could pass on our congratulations once more on handling the sudden influx of people efficiently.

The gentleman at the Port was also extremely passionate about his workplace and can see him doing those tours for many more years to come.

We look forward to seeing Sam again also.

Kind Regards

Helen Bool    May 10, 2017

Dear Geoff
On behave of our Probus Club and our members I would like to Thank You for all your help with organizing our outing to Bribie Island last Thursday 20th April 2017.
All members enjoyed the day very much, morning tea along the waterfront went well as did the visit to the Community Art Centre.
Lunch at Sandstone Point Hotel was a huge success and most of our members hadn’t been there before.
Also a big shout out to our Coach Captain John who did an excellent job getting us to Bribie Island and back home safely.
I look forward to being in touch with you for our next outing in June.
If possible could we request John to be our driver again as his friendliness and his help with our members was much appreciated.
Thank You once again and look forward catching up with you again in the near future.
Kind regards

Marion Minahan    May 10, 2017

Dear Lisa and Staff

A very sincere “thank you” for the help you gave in making yesterday such a success. The coach was very comfortable and we’d particularly like to say a big “thank you” to the driver, Noel. He was excellent in every way and so helpful. Please pass on to him our thanks.

We are very happy (now that we’ve “tried you out”) that we have booked two further trips with you!

Kind Regards

Jo    February 27, 2017

Hi Geof, just wanted to say thanks so much for the charter hire last Friday. Really appreciate the last minute flexibility in regards to the pickup locations. It would have been a disaster if you weren't so willing to work with us. So thank you so much.
I want to let you know the drivers were great too - really patient and great to work with.

thanks again!!!

Deb Tuner    December 20, 2016

Dear Geof,
We Just wanted to send a special THANK YOU to you and your team for helping us out by the way of suppling a bus and driver for our very special Christmas trip to Sea World.

What a great day for all who took part. There were smiles a dozen.

Your generosity enabled us to take our services users and their families on a well-earned day out. It was a privilege to be able to provide this trip to those who would normally not be able to take themselves of their families to such a place.

Anglicare Homelessness Services Women and Families thank you for partnering with us to provide this event.

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal” – Steve Maraboli.
Kind regards,

Deb Turner – Families program Senior Recovery Worker.

Cally Zammit    October 31, 2016

Hi Darren,

Thank you so much for your assistance with this event. We are in the processing of gathering some thank you messages from the families who attended and will arrange to get those to you with a presentation plaque.

The families had such a great day and John was a great host, being especially thoughtful of the families and the distance that they may have to walk. This was appreciated as one of our 15 year old patients on the day had only had cancer treatment the day before and was feeling incredibly tired at the end of the day.

Ruth PATTISON    September 22, 2016

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to our driver NOEL for taking us (Southport RSL Sub Branch) to the Toowoomba Festival of Flowers yesterday. He was the best driver and such a great personality. He gave us brilliant commentary both on the drive and when we arrived at all the fabulous gardens. He even had a few hidden gems up his sleeve, much to the delight of the die hard gardeners on the bus. So much knowledge and many happy guests. Thank you Noel - you made the outing so memorable for a lot of people.
Regards, Ruth

Ulrike    August 22, 2016

We are now back to Germany and we have promised to report about our bus tour.

We are happy to report that the Mannheim Symphonic Youth Orchestra had the great chance to travel with Sam and Dave, the best bus drivers ever. They managed to cope with our group so well, they were interested, they helped us whenever they could, we had lovely chats and all of our children accepted them and liked them very much. It was a big advantage to have both of them on our tour from Brisbane via Port Maquarie and Sydney to Canberra. We could already say that we have got new friends.

We remember Sam organising many platters of sandwiches on a sunday because there was a order missing. We remember Sam being in the audience in two of our concerts, we liked his jokes and the introduction to Australian slang. Both Sam and Dave were absolutely reliable, in time, they were always friendly and helped us to solve tour problems. They even helped to find a solution in order to fetch a lost violin in Sydney; and all the help they offered was always of a polite kindness. Even our teenagers and young adults were impressed by the way they did their job.

Sam and Dave contributed a lot to the fact that we all had the feeling that our tour to Australia was a great success.

Thank you so much!

Jutta Bullock    August 15, 2016

Dear Geof,
Just a short note to let you know what a wonderful trip we had, Geof thank you again for arranging a Vegan Meal for one of you group member. The meal at the RSL was just wonderful, no complaints from any one, made my day. Your driver Michael was very accommodating and the tour guides very informative. Thank you again too you Geof and Darren for a very good day.
Hope to be in contact again in the future.
Regards ,

Freda    July 28, 2016

We, the Deaf Seniors would like to say a 'big thank you' to Sam (at least I have got his name correct this time) the coach driver.

As he was an excellent driver. He was courtesy, kind & helpful with us the Seniors yesterday.

He is a credit to your company.

I think we are ready to 'adopt' him as our favourite son!!!?

The trip to Mt Tamborine was so beautiful & enjoyable.

Sadly there will be no more trips for us this year.

We will be looking forward to travel with you again next year.

With warm regards

Lisa    July 28, 2016

I would just like to say Thank you for the bus services you offered while we were there. Apart from my stuff up with the Movieworld day, which was cleared up quickly and easily by the driver we had the day before (I cant remember his name, his card is at home - but he was terrific), the buses were where we wanted on time, clean and tidy with very friendly and helpful drivers.

I will be recommending your company to anyone I know who needs buses on the coast.

Thanks again,

Louise    July 18, 2016

Dear Geof

Our company recently used you services for our conference in Brisbane, transporting attendees to Twin View Turf Farm.

Just wanted to say thankyou to you and your staff for a great travelling experience. Your fleet of busses were clean and comfortable, and staff were friendly and helpful.

I will certainly use your company if we are ever in your area again,

Many thanks from Louise


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Palattes of Africa: Brazilian Brunch Recap

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We’re excited to be collaborating with the ROM‘s Kitchen Conversation series for our next Palattes Of Africa pop-up restaurant featuring Chef Pierre Thiam this Friday! Tickets are already sold out! More on what we have in store in a future post…But first a little trip down memory lane to last summer when we had a Brazilian Brunch in the midst of the world cup fever.

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Our featured chef was Nigerian food blogger and epicurean extraordinaire Lohi who presented a menu that incorporated elements of a Brazilian breakfast, street food from Ghana and drinks from Senegal. We had #tamarind – tinged champagne, ginger-flavored bissap, sorrel, abacha and kale salad and stuffed plantains with suya-seasoned chicken. The biggest hit though was the crunchy Akara balls served with a delicious tomato sauce (Nigerian “stew”) followed by the sweet#tapioca pudding with mango and roasted peanuts.

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Visual artist Komi Olaf lent us his Afro-futuristic artwork to transform the Edward Day Gallery and also surprised us with an impromptu spoken word performance. A mini supafrik pop-up was also open for shopping and all attendants received a property of africa tote bag containing complementary gifts from our sponsors #senseappeal coffee roasters and Mike and Mike’s organic food wholesalers.

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This third installation of Palattes Of Africa was featured as the pop-up of the week in Toronto Life and received rave reviews from #GlobeandMail ’s Lucy Waverman, staff from#MonocleMagazine and Toronto food bloggers. All in all it was a great success! How in the world can we top that? See you on Friday!

Click here for more photos on our facebook page which has become infinitely more up to date than this blog

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Team for Palattes 3

Concept and Branding: Chinedu Ukabam
Sponsorships and Outreach: Angelina Williams
Featured Chef: Lohi Ogolo
Featured Artist: Komi Olaf
Photography: Justin Morris
Chef Assistant: Rufaro
Event Planning Assistant: Aryanne Browne

Special shout out to Douglas Stewart and Imara Ajani-Rolston for their assistance as well. Thanks to our sponsors Mike and Mike’s organic food wholesalers and Sense Appeal Coffee Roasters.


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SUDIC offers two services under Cytology: Gynecological Cytology (Pap Smear) and Non Gynecological Cytology.

Under Gynecological Cytology, we offer the services below:

  • ThinPrep Imaging System for pap smear. This is a service that is not currently patronized by hospitals in Ghana yet. SUDIC is bringing in the most advanced and efficient way of screening with ThinPrep Imaging System.
  • Surepath: This service is a liquid-based pap test.

Under Non Gynecological Cytology, we offer the following:

  • Fine Needle Aspiration (Biopsy). This is performed on  breast, liver, pancreas and other external marsh/soft tissue.
  • Washing / Lavages: bladder washing (cancer of the bladder), gastric washing (stomach cancer) and pelvic washing (cancer in the pelvic area)
  • Fluids: peritoneal fluid, acidic fluid, knee fluid, CSF


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Am I a good candidate for nose surgery?

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This is your weekend OpenStack reading list.

There’s a lot going on in the OpenStack community and it’s easy to get lost in the noise. We’ve collected the top stories you need to to be reading this week. From the latest OpenStack resources to news about users, we share the content you need to stay up to date.

Keep OpenStack Weird

By: Nick Barcet

Why OpenStack is different, and should stay that way.

##[Openstack Building Storyboard for the Software-Defined Economy](
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Software is eating the world. One of the over-arching themes of the OpenStack Summit was the emergence and permanency of the software defined economy.

##[OpenStack 101: The parts that make up the project](
By: Brandon Butler

For new users, this is a great overview of all of the components of OpenStack.

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Another excellent intro to OpenStack, focusing on determining if OpenStack is right for your business and walking through getting started and deploying OpenStack.

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HP integrated its service automation programs with Chef and OpenStack to make it easier for IT to work with open source applications.

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How to Disable the Quick Arm Feature on the L5200 System?

This video shows you how to disable the quick arm feature on the Honeywell LYNX Touch L5200 wireless security system.

To disable it off select security, more, tools, installer code, program, down arrow, system settings, push quick arm selecting it to no, save, back out of programming, select yes to allow you back into programming. Now if you go back to your arming screen you will notice that the quick arm button is no longer there and you will be required to enter either your master code or user code to arm the system.

The purpose of the quick arm setting is to make arming your LYNX system a bit easier if you are in a hurry or if you have items in your hand and cant enter in your code. You will notice the quick arm button on the control panel when you arm your system away or stay. It will be located directly next to the cancel button on the bottom of the Honeywell L5200 touchscreen display. Quick arm is a setting that by default comes active on your L5200. This feature will allow you to arm your system without having to use your master or user code's.

The Honeywell LYNX Touch L5200 wireless security system has been discontinued by Honeywell and will no longer produce these alarm panels. The L5200 has been replaced by the Honeywell L5210 wireless security system the link to the new system has been placed below.

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Big things are coming over here in Buckets land and we’re super excited to share them with you! We’re going to fill you in on the updates that have just gone live and we would LOVE to know what you think.

Remember, your input is crucial to the development of Buckets because we designed this app for you and your concerns/wants/needs will always be No.1 for us!

1. UI Update to Attachments

Up until now, attachments could only be added to a whole Card and not to specific sections. We realized that our users needed more flexibility so that they could refer to/share Cards more easily with other Project members. So we upped our game.

With the latest UI update, any attachments you upload/drag-drop into a Card go into a hideable panel that shows screenshots of the attachments you’ve added. You can then drag and drop those attachments into your content in any Card section, e.g. Card comments or Checklist items, and a reference chip will appear (much easier to work with, right?!).

Here’s an example:

2. Updated Workflow for Private Projects

Previously, if you went to a private Project that you didn’t have access to, you didn’t have the option to request access. Instead, you’d have to do it the roundabout way and send an email/call or use whatever means to get in touch with the Project admin and get added. And that’s too much like hard work, we reckon.

With the latest workflow update, you’ll be taken to a page where you can request access and Project admins will receive your request. It’s a bit like Google Docs, if you’re used to using that! Hey if it’s not broken…

The exciting part is (if you weren’t already on the edge of your seat) that this is only the start. We’re going to be rolling out some awesome updates around editable Projects and Project permissions over the next few weeks, so sit tight!

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Use fingerprint security - moto z2 play

Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone, make fast and secure online purchases, and sign into bank and finance apps. You can add more than one fingerprint. Fingerprints are stored securely on the phone.

Set up fingerprint security

  1. Set up a backup screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).
  2. Go to Settings > Security.
  3. Touch Fingerprint.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to scan your fingerprint using the square sensor on the bottom front of your phone.

Add more fingerprints

You can add fingerprints for other fingers you might use or for other users.

Keep in mind that:

  • If multiple users share the phone, users should add their fingerprints from within their user profile, instead of adding multiple fingerprints to your owner profile.
  • Anyone whose fingerprints are added to a user profile can unlock the phone and authorize purchases with the associated Google account or apps.
  1. Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock
  2. Fingerprint and unlock the screen
  3. Touch Add fingerprint
  4. Use the fingerprint sensor to scan another fingerprint
  5. Rename each fingerprint. Touch the current name, then type a name and touch OK

Use fingerprint sensor

To wake and unlock your screen, or any time you see Image on the screen, touch your finger to the sensor to verify your identity.
After you touch Image, you'll also need to enter your pattern, PIN, or password if:

  • You're restarting the phone
  • More than 72 hours have passed since you unlocked the phone
  • After 5 unsuccessful read attempts
  • You’re accessing Settings > Security
  • The sensor can’t read the fingerprint

Remove a fingerprint

  1. Go to Settings > Security
  2. Touch Fingerprint
  3. Unlock the screen with your pattern, PIN, or password
  4. Touch the fingerprint to remove
  5. Touch Delete

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Skedler v3.2 is now available

We are pleased to announce the release of Skedler v3.2.  With this new release, you can now automate reporting from Grafana.   In addition, you can generate reports from ELK 5.6.3.

New Features

  • Use Skedler to schedule and generate reports from Grafana Dashboards
  • Publish Skedler reports to Slack
  • Add text and individual page titles to custom reports
  • Tag filter support for Kibana dashboard reports
  • Run Skedler as a service in Windows environment
  • Support for Elasticsearch 5.6.3 and Kibana 5.6.3

  • Added visualization name to top of chart during drag and drop
  • Excel reports are now generated in epoch seconds format

You can view the release notes here.

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DIGITS Experience: from day 1 till today

    tmo_evan tmo_marissa tmo_chris tmo_amanda

    My detailed review:

    DATE: 5th May 2017

    Devices Used: Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T), Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930T), Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935T), Surface 3 Tablet, iPhone 6 (T-Mobile version)

    Virtual Interfaces Used: Google Chrome Browser DIGITS web interface, Windows 10 DIGITS app,

    Scenarios tried with: One number multiple devices, One device multiple numbers

    Acct 1: Voice line: L21, (old number: L13), LineLink: L23. L21 has a duplicate SIM card.

    Acct 2: Voice line: L22, (old number: L81), LineLink: L20. L22 has a duplicate SIM card.

    Rate Plan: Simple Choice North America

    VOICE MAIL is deactivated in all four lines L20, L21, L22 and L23.

    Acct 1 Device PD1:  iPhone 6 with Primary SIM card of voice line L21

    Acct 2 Device PD2:  Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with Primary SIM card of voice line L22

    PD1 Virtual Mapping: iOS DIGITS app version 1.0.28 mapping voice line L22 of Acct 2 and LineLink line L20 of Acct 2

    PD2 Virtual Mapping: S7 Edge native Multi-Line settings (with March 2017 Security Patch) mapping voice line L21 of Acct 1 and LineLink line L23 of Acct 1.

    Issues related to Samsung galaxy S7 Edge and other Samsung devices:

    1. Call records of L21 and L23 does show up in the call log but the duration of the calls are not recorded. Duration of the call is recorded for only L22 which is the primary line in S7.
    2. In Multi-line settings, L21 and L23 often become “Not Ready to Use”. The only way around to fix it is to deactivate the virtual lines, log out of Multi-line settings, reboot device and log in to Multi-line settings.
    3. Messages are always marked as “Sent from Primary SIM Card” in case the primary SIM card is changed although the “Messages are sent using some other virtual mapped numbers”.  Ideally it should have shown that the “line has been disabled and reenable the line to send text”.
    4. Message and Call application sometime fail to remember the default line chosen for call and messages for a number in contact list. The only to make it definitive is to edit the contact and assign a default line using the Contact app.
    5. Delivery notifications of messages (Delivered / Read) are unavailable with Multi-line settings enabled. I believe “Delivered” is available to even a basic phone without RCS but S7 and S7 Edge fails to show “Delivered” status when Multi-line settings is enabled. I reported this numerous time via tmo_mike_c and gave several examples. But till today I do not see any resolution. Possibly need some firmware modification at Samsung’s end.
    6. For virtual line, device fails to send notifications to connected device like Samsung Gear Fit 2. Notification is sent always for the primary SIM line to the connected devices.
    7. Sometime, with Multi-line settings enabled, Galaxy S7 Edge heats up. I noticed the same problem with S7 and S6. S7 and S7 Edge are the best phones I have used so far and they hardly heat up because of the tight hardware software integration that Samsung pulled off. Yet, sometime they heat up only when Multi-Line settings are enabled.

    Issues related to Android DIGITS app:

    1. Battery drains faster for DIGITS app in Android compared to iOS DIGITS app. Not sure of this has something do with power management policy of Android and iOS.

    Issues related to iOS DIGITS app:

    1. Version 1.0.27 onwards, after the app got updated, I got logged out automatically. The app fails to identify the primary SIM card number automatically even when the Wifi is switched off and the device is in LTE. The only way to get around this is to uninstall the app completely and then reinstall from app store.
    2. Google contact link gets disconnected some time. Apparently, the app fails to keep the authorization that was granted to access Google contacts. Not sure about Microsoft exchange as I do not use that service.
    3. Version 1.0.20 onwards, every time I tried to call some number using one of the virtual line from the DIGITS app, the DIGITS app pops up a number starting with +1-417-XXX-XXXX and until I press call, call does not go through. This is very annoying. The call should go through without that pop up as if I am calling from the native dialer. Not sure if that has something to do with iOS 10.3.1 update.
    4. While activating the virtual lines, the slider needs to be swiped couple of times sometime to make the line active. The slider comes back to off position before the line gets finally active. Not sure if that is a network issue or something else. This even happens in version 1.0.28

    Issues related to Windows DIGITS app and Web Interface:

    1. Problem 2 and 4 of iOS DIGITS app are present in this one as well.
    2. After prolonged of no use, something like an hour or so, the app looks like goes into sleep state thereby missing calls and message. The call and messages come to primary device but the DIGITS app misses its purpose.  I need to keep an eye on my mobile device while working on my laptop. This is annoying and counter-intuitive to DIGITS purpose.
    3. Sometime the app needs to be reloaded to sync all the messages and call logs. Even sometime a reload is not good enough and a logout and login is needed.
    4. On call arrival, the notification sound is too loud. It needs to have a control so that it can be lowered or switched off. I do not need a loud sound notification when I am already working on my laptop. I just need a notification, even a visual notification would suffice. The loud sound panics everyone.
    5. The Windows DIGITS app records the international numbers without the + sign. For example, if I called India, it records 91<10-digit number>. So, when I try to call from the call log, it says the number cannot be called. I need to open the contact and then I need to call from that. This is annoying.

    Overall DIGITS problems and Experience:

    1. Right after enrolling for DIGITS, I lost my T-Mobile login and system removed me as PAH. I had to work with T-Mobile Twitter support almost for 3 months to get back my PAH and T-Mobile login.
    2. Call quality using DIGITS app (both in iPhone and in Samsung Galaxy device) is slightly better than using the Multi-line settings of Samsung Galaxy device. Multi-line settings include a slight shhhhh kind of noise.
    3. After enrolling in DIGITS, I did not receive any call or text messages in DIGITS app or in the DUPLICATE SIM card for voice line L21. It took me long time to get it fixed. I had to make several posts in DIGITS community forum. Finally, I decided to leave BETA at which point I got my attention of DIGITS BOSS tmo_evan With his effort and tmo_marissa (an admin in the DIGITS group) I finally got in touch with a team of three backend DIGITS engineers. They were finally able to fix the problem after tracing the calls coming to L21. It took me almost 1.2 months to get this fixed from the day of first post. Thanks to tmo_evan, tmo_marissa and backend engineers.
    4. DIGITS worked perfectly for L22 line fine from the very beginning including its duplicate sim card.
    5. After this problem was solved, I ported in my number ending in 2121 replacing 1113. That again created the problem of non-forwarding the call and text messages in the duplicate SIM card and in the DIGITS app. I reported that back. Finally, I took a chance and changed the SIM card of L21 and called DIGITS support to reprovision the new SIM card for DIGITS. It took long time for the rep to understand. Looked like he was not trained properly. I submitted the request. And after sometime, with help of backend engineer, I got my SIM card whitelisted again for DIGITS. And bang !! Everything came back in order. Looks like the OLD sim card ICCID got dirty in some way and a fresh ICCID was needed to get things in shape.
    6. I also ported in my number to L22 replacing 0381 but surprisingly everything worked perfectly without any intervention. Apparently, system identified everything correctly for L22.
    7. Recently I added LineLink to both accounts. I called the DIGITS special care team and again I needed to fight for ano hour to convince the rep that he does not need to change me from Simple Choice to T-Mobile One to upgrade LineLink (e911 required) to LineLink TE. tmo_evan 's post clearly mentioned that only change is needed is to upgrade the LineLink to DIGITS compatible LineLink. Somehow, after 59 minutes the rep was able to find that golden details in his system. He upgraded me and voila. My LineLinks are DIGITS accessible in both accounts both in Multi-Line settings and in DIGITS app.
    8. Another risk I took. The rep prohibited me that number port in is not recommended for LineLink while I am in DIGITS BETA. I posted the same question in forum and tmo_evan answered that in theory things should not break but since its BETA, it cannot be guaranteed. Well I took the risk and ported in my Google Voice number to LineLink L23. After allowing 2 hours, the new number became active with full service including texts and call. VOILA. System identified everything correctly. Looks like the system is now more stable than what it was earlier.

    Overall Recommendation:

    1. DIGITS is getting into its final shape. Its working well as of now. There might be some glitches here and there but I believe the engineers are working hard to get these concerns resolved.
    2. The DIGITS rep needs more training. Some of them are informed and some of them looks brand new. And since T-Force @Twitter and @Facebook does not have access to DIGITS, it even becomes very difficult to resolve. Hope situation will improve soon.

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        Re: DIGITS Experience: from day 1 till today

        Hey debjitjdv

        First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to write all this out! You were/are one of our more active testers and the bugs/process gaps you helped us identify during the BETA have been invaluable. I know it has felt like a roller coaster of emotions at times but we appreciate you riding the waves with us haha.

        We look forward to your continued feedback as you have been instrumental in helping mold DIGITS into a better user experience.

        • tmo_evan

          Re: DIGITS Experience: from day 1 till today

          Thank you very much for your clear feedback throughout the beta!  We definitely appreciate your help in not only identifying issues, but also in sticking with us though the tough patch that was required to get everything set right.

          Thanks again for being part of the DIGITS Beta!

          • stevefrench85

            Re: DIGITS Experience: from day 1 till today

            Not to open up discussion on an older thread, but first of all, loved your analysis. Great to see the dedication to such an awesome product. Wish I would have made the switch over to T-Mobile sooner to help out with this as well!

            Anyways, just joined up two weeks ago, have a couple of Digits lines and after some initial problems with my multi-line settings on the S8+, I think I finally have it working. One thing I wanted to ask, with the native multi-line settings, you mentioned in point 5 that your delivery notifications haven't been appearing. I have that on both of my S8+ lines currently, and wanted to know if you've seen any relief with any recent updates? I know that the S8 released firmware updates in early June and Messages updates around the same time, but not sure if any fixes have been done yet or not.

            One thing I will mention - on my S8+, the call quality on the multi-lines seems to be on par with the SIM line. Not sure if your quality has improved yet or not.

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    What T1 interface card to use

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      We have three new 1234 switches.  We note these have four slots for interfaces other than Ethernet.  We would like to use them to replace CISCO 1840's in our network which provide a router function between local IP networks and leased T1 lines that connect them in a private network.

      1) Can the 1234 switch with the appropriate plug in module provide router functionality (address translation) between a local IP network and a leased T1?

      2) If so what is the correct plug in device to use to connect to the leased T1 at B8ZS ?

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          Those are SFP slots for gigabit optical links.  They're Ethernet, but they require an SFP plug-in module typically used for a fiber-optic connection

          Two of them are shared with the two copper RJ-style gigabit interfaces, in other words you can use a copper UTP connection to the conventional plug, or an optical SFP plug-in module, but not both.

          The other two are stand-alone gigabit modules for optical Ethernet links.

          There are a number of SFP modules available for different types of fiber-optic cables, and there's even a RJ-style SFP if you need four gigabit copper connections.  These aren't for T-1 connections, however.

          The 1234 switch has very limited IP routing capability and doesn't support T1 connections.

          The 1335 series switch/router has a NIM slot capable of accepting a variety of modules including those that will support one or two T1 lines as well as full router/firewall/VPN functionality. This would be a good choice for an integrated 24-port switch, router, firewall, and NAT appliance in a 1U space.

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              OK, thanks.

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John John Florence is your 2016 World Champion. The surfers surfer will make the history books. The 4th Hawaiian to win a world title and the last since Andy Irons. Groomed at Ehukai Beach Break, graduated to Pipeline and now stands on the big stage as the world champion. Makes perfect sense.

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There are a few excellent manufacturers out there who are making aftermarket fat tire forks and if you are planning on getting one for your Surly steed there are a few things you should know.

White Brothers makes a fork called the Snowpack and it’s available in two different lengths, 450mm and 468mm (we would recommend 450mm for our bikes). It has carbon fiber legs (if you’re into that sort of thing though we say a Surly rejects carbon fiber like a cat rejects hairballs) and is designed around a 135mm front disc spaced hub. White Brothers has the tire clearance listed at 4.96”.  Here is where you want to pay close attention. Our forks and front 135mm hub use rear disc spacing. The Snowpack will not work as an out of the box replacement unless you are using a Phil Wood or Paul Components hub.

Salsa also makes a fat tire adventure fork called the Enabler. The Enabler is designed to work with the 135mm rear disc spacing hubs (like Surly) and Salsa lists the tire clearance at 4” of adventure on an 82mm wide rim. The length of the Enabler is 468mm axle to crown. Our fat forks have a listed length of 447mm axle to crown; that’s what the frame was designed for. Got it? So if you are adventurous and you are thinking about putting this on a Pugsley be prepared for the front end to adventure up significantly-which technically voids your Surly frame warranty, be warned you adventurers’.

9:ZERO:7 manufacturers an Aluminum fat tire fork that is available in two different lengths, 450mm and 468mm (once again, we recommend the 450mm). 9:ZERO:7 has a tire clearance listed at 4” with their 100mm rim (called the FlatTop). This fork is designed to work with 135mm rear disc spaced hubs (like Surly) so this fork should work fine on our Pugsley. I say should because I have no idea of what type of tire, rim, fender, rack, light-system, gun mount, or other random ass shit you have on your bike. Make sense?

I’m not even going to bother getting into fat front suspension forks. In my humble opinion there is just not enough information available yet. Do you need a fork with travel on a fat tire rig? Maybe you think you do. Who knows, I’m just not that adventurous.

Adam was kind enough to supply me with some more information.

I mentioned the difference between our front 135 hubs [with rear rotor spacing] and the Paul/Phil front 135 hubs [with front rotor spacing], but it is also worth mentioning the offset wheel builds. For example, the 450mm 9:ZERO:7 fork would fit fine on the Pugsley, as the ATC and rotor spacing match, but the fork is designed for a symmetric wheel build, where as the Pugsley has an offset wheel/fork. If a customer has a stock Pug complete, they would need their wheel rebuilt.

The other consideration is the disc caliper adaptor. The Pugsley uses a rear disc adaptor, where as the Moonlander and the Enabler forks use front rotor adaptors. This is a bit confusing, so one more time for clarity. Pugsley, Moonlander, and Enabler forks all use the rear 135mm rotor offset, but the Pugsley uses rear caliper adaptors, Moonlander and Enabler use front caliper adaptors. The Snowpack fork uses the front caliper adaptor standard, and I could not find the specs on the 9:ZERO:7 fork.

As always please, feel free to call us or send us an email and we’d be more than happy to answer your questions.

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      If they asked me to design this rifle, I think I'd do a folding wire stock, sacrifice a little length for a quicker setup, but they didn't.  I never had a Henry but I know a lot of folks who swear by their lever actions.  I'm pretty pleased with this one and it does fit in some small packs/bags when it is all stowed.

    • I'm curious about how it shoots.  Back in the 80's a friend bought an AR-7 and I tried it and pronounced it trash.  It was awkward and the trigger was terminally clunky and so not very accurate.  I've just read a brief history that explains how Charter Arms was probably the cause of most of those problems.  The Henry, however,  gets a good review and it seems they've done a lot of work on it.  On the day I tried the AR-7 a few of us were out shooting gophers and I was using an old Savage 23-A Sporter with a heavy barrel and Lyman receiver sight so not really fair to compare them, but interestingly someone told me that the USAF once used the Savage Sporter rifle in .22 Hornet as a survival rifle as well.

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If you haven’t read The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More by Chris Anderson, read it.  The book is much more entertaining that the Wikipedia definition.

I was just referred to this blog titled “Social Media Will Change Your Business” from one of my favorite Facebook contacts.  She’s not really a friend and I don’t even remember how I am connected to her, but she posts really great quotes on Facebook and I am inspired daily.  Thank you @claudiaguzman who I just today discovered that you are on Twitter.  I’m really going to enjoy following you on Twitter too.

The blog (and introductory video) mentioned above, was last updated in February 2008.  Yes, that’s a long time ago, but the story was first published in 2005 and the post is still receiving comments.  That’s the power of the long tail.  Post something once and it may just live on forever.  If it’s on the web, people can find it, link to it, share it and help it spread.  This is a great example of that and also the power of crowd sourcing.

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Ricky Acosta Struck and Killed in Hit-And-Run Crash on East Travis Boulevard [Fairfield, CA]

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FAIRFIELD, CA (January 14, 2019) – A man suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by a car in Fairfield on Thursday, January 10.
Police identified the deceased as 39-year-old Ricky Acosta, of Arizona.
According to the police, they received several calls at around 6:39 a.m. that a man was lying in the street on East Travis Boulevard, near Chamberlain Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they determined he’d been struck by a vehicle.
Acosta was discovered lying partially on the sidewalk and the roadway. He was pronounced dead at 6:50 a.m., the Solano County coroner’s office said.
Fairfield Major Accident Investigations Team handled the incident as a hit-and-run crash and it is unknown what vehicle struck the victim and who was driving, Fairfield police Officer Ryann Fuentes said.
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This year Arts Advocacy Day is on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. Make your voice heard about why we value the arts in Minnesota! Depending on the number attending, SMAC can provide transportation from Marshall to St. Paul Monday evening, March 11, as well as partial or full support of supper and lodging that night. In the morning, travel with SMAC members to meet with legislators and other advocates throughout the day.  Attendees should plan to arrive back in Marshall around 5pm.

Please contact SMAC prior to March 1, 2019 by 4:30 pm if you would like to be on the list to take advantage of car pooling, supper, and/or lodging with us. We would also be happy to register you for Advocacy Day at the MN Capitol if needed. Please email us at

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Every year, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts works to increase arts funding by bringing arts advocates to the State Capitol to talk to their legislators about the importance of the arts to our lives and our economy. Every year 500 arts advocates join together for a rally at the Minnesota History Center Auditorium in the morning, split up into teams with experienced leaders and walk together to legislator offices to educate them about the arts in their communities and ask them to support arts funding. Previous Arts Advocacy Days have resulted in significant increases in state arts funding (that goes out in grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Councils). The Legacy Amendment, which tripled arts funding in 2008, was passed on Arts Advocacy Day!

In 2018 the Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB) and Regional Arts Councils (RAC) system awarded over 2,000 grants, which reached all 87 counties, helping to make the arts accessible to all Minnesotans. The awarded grants come from two sources in the “General Fund” and “Arts Legacy Fund” that will be included in the upcoming session budget. This year we will be working to support those two funds and protect them from being cut or diverted.

Because the Minnesota State House flipped from Republican to Democratic support this year, there will be a lot of new legislators that need to hear about the importance of the arts to their districts and the impact the MSAB and RAC grants are having in their hometown. In the last several years arts advocates and supportive legislators had to fight off legislative suggestions that the Legacy Arts & Culture Fund be diverted away from the arts. With this uncertain political climate and increased polarization, we need to show a unified front to ensure that arts funding continues to be protected.

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The author of three scholarly books and numerous articles, reviews, and translations, he has also co-edited five books. His most recent books include Reason and the Reasons of Faith (ed. with Paul J. Griffiths) and Ressourcement Thomism: Sacred Doctrine, the Sacraments, and the Moral Life (ed. with Matthew Levering). He was the editor of Pro Ecclesia: a Journal of Catholic and Evangelical Theologyand served on the editorial board of Theology Today. He is presently co-editor of the academic seriesFaith and Reason: Studies in Catholic Theology and Philosophy and Renewal Within Tradition: Nova & Vetera Books, and is co-editor of Nova et Vetera: The English Edition of the International Theological Journal.

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2015.01.26 (Mon) Christopher Willits @ Densho Hall , Shibuya

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Christopher Willits
Date: Monday, January 26th, 2014
Open: Door at 7:00pm (Show begins at 7:30pm)
Close: 9:15pm

Ticket Price: 2,500 yen (adv) 250 limited
Venue: Densho Hall, Shibuya Cultural Center Owada (6th floor)
Address: 23-21 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031
*4 minute walk from JR Shibuya Station West Exit
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・The venue is a concert hall. Seat selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.
・Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited in the hall.
・No parking, please use public transportation.

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Christopher Willits is a multimedia artist – an electronic music and guitar pioneer, composer, producer, photographer, filmmaker and system designer. Named “the Picasso of sound” (Tokafi), Christopher uses his self-designed software tools to “paint with his guitar” (Pitchfork), creating “mesmerizing, intricate electronic soundscapes” (Nowness) and lush audiovisual performances of weaving patterns, texture, and harmony. Willits creates immersive experiences of overlapping sound and light. Working solo and in collaboration with the likes of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Matmos, Zach Hill (Hella/Death Grips), and Taylor Deupree, Christopher has released over 20 albums within the last decade. Willits is based in San Francisco and has a master’s degree in electronic music from Mills College.

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For years, I’ve imagined the work I do in music, photography, video/film, immersive audio and meditation all coming into one space,” says music-art guru Christopher Willits from his home in San Francisco. It’s an ambition that seems especially befitting of a worldly polymath like Willits. “Sound and light can transform and inspire our imaginations,” he continues. “It can be used as a tool to awaken our consciousness.” And that is exactly what he has set out to do with OPENING, the veteran Ghostly artist’s new immersive audio-visual project.

Across seven tracks of widescreen ambient music, 45 minutes of visuals shot over four years in multiple countries, seven photographs, and a multi-sensory, multiple channel live performance, Willits has created something which might better be thought of as an experience than a simple album. OPENING features Willits’ latest music since Ancient Future, his 2012 collaboration with Japanese pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto, and his recent production and mastering work on Tycho’s “Awake”. The vibrant, enveloping sounds we’ve come to expect from him are on full display. The quiet majesty of “Vision” ushers us into the sacred world Willits creates, a living universe that billows and heaves alongside slow-grooving songs like “Clear” and “Connect,” or with the textural minutiae and harmonic subtleties in “Ground” and “Now”. Closing out the album, “Wide” and “Release” offer the listener a gentle comedown through 15 minutes of transcendent audio, with Willits’ delicate guitar manipulations breathing life into the aether of finely textured atmospheres and soft-glowing synths.

The other integral facet to the experience of OPENING is Willits’ visual work. After building a library of images from his travels around California, Hawaii, Japan, and Thailand, Willits is unveiling an abstract narrative film, with seven scenes that correspond with the seven songs from the album along with seven limited edition photo prints. The 45-minute film interfuses music and a first-person perspective of meditative scenes — inspiring nature sections reminiscent of the films Baraka, Koyaanisqatsi and Planet Earth — to create the space of OPENING.

Willits says, “There are no actors or dialogue in this film. The audience and their perception is the main character, and everyone’s imagination is going to create some meaning that’s relevant to their own experience. My intention is to create a space where people can open up and expand into, relax and recharge.” OPENING is unlike anything Willits has accomplished before, perhaps because the audio-visual project is about expanding one’s mind to invite something new. Or, as Willits puts it, “For me, OPENING is about transformation, the experience of changing oneself to be more of who you know you can be, and, ultimately, the joy that comes with that change.”

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