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Why Supplier Collaboration is the Key to Success
Companies around the world are shifting to global supply chains, which although allows companies to source materials and manufacture products more cost-effectively it comes with many challenges. It can make it more difficult to connect with the right people in the supply chain, resolve concerns, and respond quickly to changes and unexpected events otherwise known as supply chain disruption.
According to Zurich insider, 51.9% of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019. And again, we are currently seeing significant supply chain disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic with reports stating 75% of US companies are being affected. For businesses to achieve success within today's competitive markets, it's crucial for supply chains to be at their strongest. To help enforce this companies are turning to greater supplier collaboration. By working with their supply chain partners, whether they’re located in the building, across the country or around the world and entering into alliances, they will be better equipped in dealing with such challenges.
The importance of supplier collaboration
It is important for businesses to know where to collaborate to combine strengths. They should effectively communicate with common understanding and clear goals, plus their relationships need to be based on trust to successfully implement and execute supplier collaboration. Earning their trust by using honest communication, listening to their concerns and involving them in your processes ultimately makes them a vested partner in your supply chain.
Key benefits of supplier collaboration
Companies that understand how to motivate supplier collaboration and manage their relationships accordingly are far more accountable to each other and benefit more than those that don't. Those benefits of participating in supplier collaboration include improvement in business performance, customer satisfaction, market share, and more revenue, while at the same time enhancing positive relationships with supply chain partners. Supplier collaboration can also provide the competitive edge that enables all the trading partners in a supply chain to succeed and grow. In fact, according to a McKinsey survey of 100+ large companies across sectors, companies that regularly acted on collaboration had higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than other competitors in their sector.
The main benefits of supplier collaboration include:
- Improved communication
- Manage any supply chain risks
- Improved stability
- Better deals negotiated
- Best practice shared
- Competitive advantage
- Lower costs
Steps you can take to improve supplier collaboration
If companies are ready to tackle their supplier collaboration issue in their supply chains, there are some steps that they need to consider:
- Select the right supplier or customer – Many companies aim to collaborate with their largest suppliers or customers because they assume that the greatest value is to be found there. In many cases, however, this turns out not to be true. Supplier collaboration may be of more interest to a smaller partner, which might invest more time and effort in the business relationship.
- Regularly meet with your suppliers - By getting together with them on a regular basis you can highlight and tackle their concerns and worries as they occur. Make sure they are regularly updated even if it’s just a quick summary email. With suppliers it’s also important to regularly asses how you can improve your relationship from both sides and offer constructive feedback to the supplier as well as asking for it yourself.
- Get supply chain visibility - According to the Deloitte CPO survey, a staggering 65% of respondents said they have limited or no visibility beyond tier 1 suppliers, and only 6% indicated they have full supply chain transparency. In order to activate supplier collaboration, you must have a holistic view across all your suppliers, so you can properly segment and approach them.
- Think long-term supplier collaboration - It may take time and effort to overcome the initial hurdles and make a new collaboration work. Both parties in the supply chain need to recognize this and build an appropriately long-term perspective into their goals and expectations for the supplier collaboration. This means conducting a joint, long-term plan so both trading partners can gain an understanding of each other's long-term objectives.
- Open communication - Information must flow smoothly and quickly through the supply chain. You are trying to create, through near-transparent communication, a network of collaborators to act as an extension of your efforts to get the right product to the right customer in the right market at the exact time they want and need it.
Enable has created a supplier collaboration solution
According to a study from 3M, 70% of suppliers claim that half their customers do not have systems in place for supplier collaboration and they still rely on manual processes. For most companies, supplier collaboration means exchanging countless spreadsheets, emails and phone calls which are not only Inefficient and error-prone, but this supplier chain approach places a huge burden on manufacturers and trading partners alike, making it hard for them to realize the benefits of their trading agreements. However, we have seen that when suppliers and distributors conduct better supplier collaboration, they both have the same understanding of the deal, they reduce the risk of disputes, and they’re more likely to maintain a strong relationship. With Enable's supplier collaboration portal you can easily and securely share your deals with your trading partners, giving you the ability to work together to boost your rebate earnings. We need to stop thinking about trading agreements as contracts to be fulfilled and think of them instead as mutually beneficial relationships to be improved on.
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Snakes are wonderful for so many reasons! I can see it, some of you are thrilled by this and others…. not so much, but yes - snakes are good, even if they’re not your cup of tea. Snakes don’t have to be your favorite animal for you to realize that they play a vital role… Continue reading Snakes – Maybe not your cup of tea, but SUPER important!
Did you know that by 2050, roughly ⅓ of all bird species might be extinct? Protecting these animals is important if we want to not only keep these wonderful birds around for future generations to enjoy, but also to keep healthy ecosystems! Fortunately, 100 years ago, one of the most important pieces of legislation for… Continue reading #YearOfTheBird
Sometimes you visit a place, not knowing what impact it'll have on you, and when you leave it, all you want is to return! For me, that place is Kenya. I have had the opportunity, in high school and again after graduating from college, to go to Kenya, to a small village on the coast… Continue reading Giraffes and Baby Elephants – Kenya’s Finest
Being Flamboyant means being colorful and vibrant. It only makes sense then that a group of Flamingos would go by this name (among other names like a “flock” or a “pat”). Flamingos are vibrantly pink birds that live in tropic and subtropic regions that have saltwater. They love lagoons, estuaries, mud flats, and saltwater lakes.… Continue reading Protecting a Flamboyance
Welcome! My name is Marissa Jacobs and I am the photographer behind "The Art of Ecology" on social media. I am a Conservation Photographer, specializing in plants, wildlife, and natural landscapes. My goal is to build visual connections between people and nature so that people can gain a new appreciation for the flora and fauna… Continue reading Who is behind “The Art of Ecology”?
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How different countries take different approaches
How did you respond when the economy shut down?
Tytgadt: “When the authorities announced the lockdown in Belgium and France, we decided to close all our sites. We did, however, continue to do urgent and essential repairs behind closed doors in order to safeguard the global supply chain. As a consequence, our dealerships were run with only 25% of the normal number of employees. 440 of our 600 employees were put on temporary unemployment. A few weeks later, our employees in Romania, Russia and some other countries were also obliged to stay at home, with only slight or no governmental compensation.”
Verbeek: “The impact of COVID-19 and compensation benefits offered indeed differ greatly from country to country. Yusen Logistics is active in most European countries and we experience major differences. Yet, the effects vary even more from sector to sector. Some industry verticals where we are active in, like automotive and aerospace, have been severely ravaged while others like healthcare and food are less impacted. That means that some Yusen branches have been hit much harder than others. Nevertheless, a significant number of our 5,700 European workers are temporarily unemployed – with or without unemployment benefits. Office workers have all started working from home. As soon as the economy shut down, we installed a European crisis team to handle the situation and make decisions.”
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Everybody has heard of Universal Studios, but very few people know it as intimately as its tour guides. They are responsible for leading ticketholders through Universal Studio’s 415 acre property in Los Angeles. These tour guides have to know the ins and outs of Hollywood. How do they get to know Universal Studios so well? Entertainment Executive Mike Sington shares how Universal’s Studio Tour Academy trains tour guides that are both knowledgeable and passionate.
According to Sington, Universal Studios has been hosting official tours since 1964. In 2019, 9.15 million people bought tickets to visit Universal Studios. In the nearly sixty years since the studio opened its doors, the tour guide’s role has been a highly coveted spot. When the studio holds auditions, hundreds of people will show up for just a few positions. Traditionally, once a new tour guide is hired, they have to undergo a three-week-long training boot camp. Thanks to Sington, that boot camp is now an academy.
During his time at Universal Studios, Sington completely revamped the tour guide training program. Now, the training academy is a well-known springboard for Hollywood industry professionals. According to Sington, he didn’t just want his tour guides to be knowledgeable. He wanted them to be passionate experts. His tour guides are taught about all of the notable actors and classic films that Universal has ever released. They also learn fun anecdotes about celebrities to share with guests. In addition to redeveloping the regular training program, Sington also launched the VIP Experience and Tour. This is an exclusive look at Universal Studios for high profile visitors like celebrities and politicians.
Sington himself entered the industry as a tour guide for Universal Studios. Passionate about the industry, he drafted his rewrite of the tour guide script and sent it to the studio President. The President liked it so much that he asked Sington to help rework the training program, and that’s how the Academy was born. By the time Sington left Universal studios, he had risen to the level of a senior executive. Now, Mike Sington is known as an entertainment industry guru because of all his insider knowledge.
Universal’s studio tour guides know more about Hollywood than anyone. According to the man who trained them, a good tour guide is only 60 percent knowledge. The rest, he says, has got to be passion.
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It was all about one big swing for the second straight day for the Phillies who got three runs in the first inning on a two-out Maikel Franco home run. And the Rockies were immediately behind the eight-ball.
Rookie starter Tyler Anderson battled back, pitching through the next two innings without allowing any hits. But when he plunked Franco leading off the fourth inning on a tailing inside fastball, home plate umpire Eric Cooper took issue with either the pitch or Anderson’s demonstrative gesturing afterward and immediately tossed him from the game.
It was one of the most unusual ejections in recent memory. Usually, on either over-the-top language or even inside pitches, a warning is issued but none was in this case and the odd event concluded with manager Walt Weiss being told to leave as well.
The Rockies got back into it with a pair of home runs in the sixth from an unlikely duo of Daniel Descalso and Tony Wolters. It was their third and second home runs of the year, respectively, making the back-to-back shot that much more surprising.
At 4-3, the Rockies were briefly within one, but the continued struggles of rookie reliever Carlos Estevez led to another couple of runs for the Phillies in the seventh after Chris Rusin had worked three scoreless innings.
David Dahl smacked a pair of doubles, improving his batting average to .342 and starting a new hit streak just a day after his history-making 18-game streak was broken.
The ejections and a home plate umpire who was clearly on edge — not to mention a highly questionable called strike three to end the game with the tying run at the plate — make this a difficult game to analyze from any kind of “true talent” or long-term perspective.
As it bodes for the Rockies 2016 season, though, they are running out of games they can afford to lose because “stuff happens.” The offense left 11 men on base and Nolan Arenado is 1-for-his-last-14 with a number of rally-killing double plays.
The Rockies star needs to turn things around if the club is going to.
One more in Philly tomorrow afternoon … or morning in Colorado. Tyler Chatwood will take on Adam Morgan as the Rockies try to salvage one game of this key series.
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No, we’re not making this up. A woman flying to Armenia from Siberia gave birth aboard an Armavaia flight, Huffington Post reported, and, after landing safely with a healthy baby in tow, named her newborn after the flight attendant who helped deliver the child. The woman claimed to be only 6 1/2 months along.
According to the Mayo Clinic, traveling at that stage of pregnancy is actually considered safe; healthy women can travel until their 36th week, generally their eighth month of pregnancy, although it is suggested that women over 28 weeks may not have a comfortable flying experience.
Still, we can’t imagine taking the long flight – at least eight hours – while pregnant, let alone well into our second trimester.
What do you think, readers? Was the woman crazy, or just eager to get home?
[Image Credit: Leonoid V. Kruzhov]
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As a woman, I am insulted by the way liberals and liberal media are treating Mrs. Palin. Here is something I wrote that express my concern over their hypocrisy:
Liberals across American take pride in their liberal values that give women the right to choose, equal pay for equal work, equal education, and to be leaders at home and in society. Yet, when a woman is nominated for the job of America’s Vice President (VP), the liberals turn away from their party’s ideas and seem to suffer from some kind of political amnesia simply because that woman is a conservative. Instead they argue that Sarah Palin should not be VP, they question her abilities as a mother, and they take away her right to choose. They completely reduce their so-called stand for women to a political play rooted in hypocrisy. Point and case:
As liberals claim to fight for change and women’s rights in education and in the workplace, they also claim that Palin is not educated enough and that being governor is not qualifying enough experience. Sarah Palin received a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Idaho, an accomplishment that should make the women’s right movement happy. Yet, instead the liberals say that this is no ivy league education and that her education is simply lacking. Sarah Palin has had thirteen years in politics including being mayor of Wasilla and being Governor of Alaska. She is one of about thirty women who have ever been elected as a governor. Women have fought to get equal opportunities in the workplace for years, and have frankly not always had such opportunities. Her accomplishments are quite a feat for the women in America. Nonetheless, the liberal left questions if these accomplishments are qualifying enough when women have not always had these opportunities available to them. This is simply hypocrisy.
Sarah Palin also finds herself under attack for being a working mother. Additionally, they sling mud into the argument that Palin should not run for VP with a pregnant teenager, almost implying that she would not be present enough as a mother. In recent days, liberals have questioned if a mother of five should accept the job of Vice President; however, they do not seem to question if Barack Obama, father of two, should be President, or if Biden, father and grandfather, should become VP. Has anyone questioned Mrs. Obama for being both a mom and a career woman? Liberals assert that they are fighting for equal opportunities for women in the workplace, but now they question if a mom really can have both family and career. This double standard is precisely what the liberals have professed to fight against, but now they are perpetuating it; that men are the bread winners and women are the stay at home moms. This is simply hypocrisy.
Liberals also claim to fight for the woman’s right to choose. The right to choose implies that there is a choice for women to make; the choice to continue the pregnancy, or the choice to terminate the pregnancy. Sarah Palin exercised this right to choose and chose to keep her child. However, because her decision fell on the side of life, the liberals now want to take this choice away from Palin and paint her as an intolerant conservative. If liberals are going to stand for the right to choose, then they must accept the choices of women who choose to keep their pregnancy. Otherwise, liberals need to revise their stance to be Pro-Abortion and not Pro-Choice. This is simply hypocrisy.
Those 18 million cracks in the highest glass ceiling that Hillary Clinton placed are in danger of being sealed over by the party that claims to have put them there. The women’s right to choose, equal pay for equal work, equal education, and to be leaders at home and in society have long been staples in the liberal platform. Yet, now when a conservative women has been nominated for VP, liberals are now forgetting their stances on women’s rights. They now claim that a women is not qualified enough, not educated enough, cannot be a working mother, and cannot choose to keep her pregnancy. This is simply hypocrisy. Sarah, you go girl and bring a new type politics to America.
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Did you know that the average piece of produce travels 5,000 miles to get to your supermarket? Yep—your lettuce could qualify for more frequent flier miles than you do. If you're less than excited about this fact, it might be time to consider eating locally (and no, I don't mean getting take-out from the Chinese restaurant down the street). While it may seem that local food is the latest foodie trend, there are actually a lot of good reasons for this practice to stick around.
Choosing food that has traveled fewer miles (and therefore used less fuel) is good for the environment, while eating food that was grown organically and without harmful pesticides does your body good, too. Plus, supporting your local farmers ensures that they'll stay in business for years to come. If you're a little wary of straying from your usual supermarket routine, don't worry—there are many easy ways you can start enjoying the delicious rewards of local eating.
Shop at a Farmer's Market
Probably the most obvious way to eat locally is to stroll down to your local farmer's market. You'll help support small farms, which usually use organic farming methods, and you'll get to choose from a vibrant array of fresh, seasonal produce. Farmers markets will often stock a variety of other grocery items as well, including bread, dairy products, and free-range meat and poultry. And though markets have a bad rap for being pricey, studies show that farmers market produce is often less expensive than grocery store produce. (Image via Flickr.)
Added bonus: None of the fluorescent lighting and obnoxious elevator music that you'll find at the supermarket. The friendly atmosphere of a farmer's market really can't be beat! Want to find a farmer's market in your neighborhood? Check out this guide.
Join a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)
If you don't feel like adding "Sunday morning market" to your weekly list of activities, consider joining a CSA. It's kind of like the Birchbox of delicious produce—for a flat weekly or monthly rate, you receive a box of fresh, local, seasonal produce. Some CSAs will deliver right to your door, while others have specific pick-up sites.
If you buy a "share" of a farm's seasonal harvest (the traditional CSA model), it's usually between $400-$700 per year ($8–$14 per week), and you get a regular cut of whatever the farm grows that season. Many CSAs also offer half-shares or trial options, or serve as a collective between multiple farms. Some CSAs even give the option of trading work on the farm for your share—in exchange for a few hours of helping with harvesting, weeding, or other projects, you can get a free share of produce. Want to give it a try? Do some comparison-shopping to find a CSA that best suits your needs.
Eat Seasonal Food
Thanks to modern food distribution methods, East Coast shoppers can buy mangoes in January. But just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. On the other hand, buying foods when they're in season means that they'll taste better, because they've been picked when they're at their best (and haven't been shipped thousands of miles). Plus, not only will you get to taste food at peak deliciousness, but you'll also force yourself to get creative with recipes and try things like butternut squash mac and cheese.
Since produce that's in season is more likely to have come from a local source, shopping seasonally can be a good way to try and find more local options at your usual grocery store. Check out this guide to find out what's in season, then hit your local supermarket and take a look at the produce labels—you may be surprised to find that a lot of the seasonal delights were grown close to home.
Freeze Nature in its Tracks
Now, if the idea of enduring a winter without raspberries is just too much for you to bear, consider freezing your favorites for later months. Simply stock up on your favorite fruits when they're still in season and store them in the freezer for a winter full of fresh, summery delights. Berries are particularly easy to freeze-just wash and dry them, place them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet, and stick them in the freezer. Once they're frozen solid (usually about 12 hours), put them into a Ziploc bag and stick them back of the freezer til winter!
Seems pretty simple, but once you're enjoying juicy berries mixed into your oatmeal on a cold winter's morning, you'll feel like you've magically discovered a way to stop time. Vegetables can be frozen too, though they require the extra step of blanching prior to placing them in the freezer. Check out this guide to learn more. (Image via Flickr.)
Grow Your Own Food
Author and farmer Novella Carpenter wrote about her experiences doing a "100 yard diet" challenge in her book Farm City. For an entire month, she only allowed herself to eat food that grew within 100 yards of her home—most of the food being produce she grew in her backyard in Oakland, CA. While this might be a little extreme for most of us, you can take small steps toward growing your own food by starting an indoor herb garden. Growing herbs is an easy way to get started with gardening, and if you find you like it, you may want to work your way up to growing vegetables and more.
These small steps can be a great way to combine support for local farmers while supporting your health by enjoying fresh, flavorful food. It's like killing two (free-range, organic, grass-fed) birds with one stone.
5 Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Eat Local The Daily Muse
Nina Tamburello is a freelance writer and communications assistant. When she's not reading about food, following food trucks or trying out new restaurants, you can find her traveling, learning French, or watching cheesy ‘80s crime dramas and plotting her escape from Boston's brutal winters. You can follow her @movingmuse.
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The Dish Network User's Resource
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday Morning. At that point everyone in your designated time zone is to set their clock forward an hour. Because of the lost hour, program listings in your EPG will look wrong until the changeover has occurred. If you're concerned about event timers failing to record your favorite shows, wait until the time change occurs then check them again. Don't forget to reset your watch, clocks, VCRs, Microwave ovens, and any other device without the intelligence to do it for itself.
A bug fix for this went out for the DISHPlayer recently to help it deal with problems in this area.
If you need to record something Sunday morning that starts at 2AM, you might just want to stay up and record it manually.
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Expo East 2019: How To Achieve A Positive And Happy Life
Recorded On: 06/05/2019
What REALLY makes people happy? Just what are the secrets to living a happy life? This interactive session with Mary Ellen Sokalski, MAS, will have you understanding what these secrets are and how you can connect them to your life. You'll also have the chance to reflect on the big goals and dreams (and little ones, too) that you have in your life, and what you can do to make them a reality. When you leave this session, you will have a basic road map to living the life you always wanted, with a plan for your future happiness.
Mary Ellen Sokalski, MAS
Mary Ellen Sokalski, MAS, is a 33-year industry veteran noted for her fun and interactive educational sessions which earned her the Promotional Products Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Education Excellence, PPAI’s Distinguished Service Award and its Facilitator Excellence Award. Currently the owner of The Scarlet Marketeer, a creative content marketing firm, she has presented hundreds of sessions on the topics of Marketing, Communications, Selling, Apparel, Direct Mail, Creativity, Promotional Programs, Supplier-Distributor Relations, and How to Have a Happy Life. A multi-winner of PPA’s Supplier Achievement Awards and the Golden Pyramid, ASI’s Distinguished Women in Promotional Products, one of ASI’s Women to Watch in Promotional Products in 2011, as well as numerous other communications awards, she has captured more marketing and speaking honors than any other industry professional. She is also a featured author in industry publications, and originator of the Promotional Apparel Advisory Council for PPAI. Past presidents of SACDV and PPNA, former Vice Chair of Marketing for PPAI, member of the PPAI Board of Directors, and inducted into the PAPPA Hall of Fame.
1. Register and watch the session. Please note it will open in a new window. Please do not close the session launch page.
2. Please make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off in order to access the session once you select it.
3. Once you have completed the session, please close the event recording or webinar window and proceed to the session launch page for the Online Education Survey to receive credit. Please note, it will not be on your event recording or webinar window.
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SENATE BILL NO. 325
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE TRANSFER OF CERTAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION PROPERTY TO CHILD, INC.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1. The Commissioner of Correction is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver, subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, a deed and such affidavits as are required by law, in the name of the State of Delaware to Child, Inc., conveying title to the property situated at 1300 West Seventh Street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Section 2. Such conveyance shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) The grantee shall pay to the State of Delaware the sum of one dollar ($1.00);
(a) The grantee shall have prepared at its own expense such affidavits and other documents as are required by law to transfer legal title and to comply with applicable recording statutes; and
(b) The grantee shall use the property exclusively as a residential facility for children.
(c) In the event the grantee ceases to use the property for the purpose indicated in section (2c), the property transferred and conveyed by this Act shall automatically revert to the State of Delaware, and the deed conveying said land shall contain a reverter provision to this effect.
Approved July 9, 1981.
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Review: could Avodart cause Hallucination, auditory?
Summary: Hallucination, auditory could be caused by Avodart, especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Trazodone hcl, and have Parkinson's disease.
We study 8,154 people who have side effects while taking Avodart from FDA and social media. Find out below who they are, when they have Hallucination, auditory and more.
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Avodart (latest outcomes from 8,542 users) has active ingredients of dutasteride. It is often used in enlarged prostate.
Hallucination, auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus) (latest reports from 39,508 patients) has been reported by people with depression, schizophrenia, quit smoking, bipolar disorder, high blood pressure.
On Apr, 12, 2014: 8,095 people reported to have side effects when taking Avodart. Among them, 1 people (0.01%) has Hallucination, Auditory. They amount to 0.00% of all the 39,407 people who have Hallucination, Auditory on eHealthMe.
Time on Avodart when people have Hallucination, auditory * :
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Top conditions involved for these people * :
- Parkinson's disease (1 people, 100.00%)
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Auditory hallucinations. Visual hallucinations. Mixed hallucinations and an apparent inability to distinguish reality (belief in magical properties of a stick and belief that his body radiates heat hot enough to burn the house down yet his skin doesn't burn).
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Was not an issue until very recently. No injury that I know of, and no extra-curricular sex. Had burning in same area some 20 years ago that had to do with scarring which was corrected during systiscopic procedure.
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Straight N Arrow Counseling Service LLC is is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability.
Consistent with this goal, we have taken a number of steps to enhance our site and increase its usability by those who access the web using assistive technology. Our efforts are guided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.0, Level A (WCAG 2.0 AA). We will continue to enhance our digital media to deliver accessible experiences.
If you experience difficulty accessing our website content, you may call 734-770-0845 to request assistance.
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- 2 lb chicken wings
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
- 2 tsp arrowroot starch
- Green onion, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat down the chicken wings and set aside.
- Using a large mixing bowl, mix together all of the liquid ingredients and seasonings, reserving the arrowroot starch.
- Whisk in the arrowroot starch until well incorporated and the sauce lightly thickens.
- Set aside about 1/3 cup of the sauce for dipping.
- Add the chicken wings to the rest of the sauce and thoroughly coat.
- Place the chicken wings on the baking sheet and brush on any excess sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the wings are cooked through.
- Top with green onion and serve with sauce on the side.
All nutrition facts are estimations and will vary.
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356
- Fat: 10.9g
- Carbohydrates: 59.8g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 5.1g
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A flat unit is a residential Unit a flat buyer can purchase or rent temporarily. The majority of the time flat owners has the rights of the package and jointly has the remaining facilities at the building with all the other residents or occupants. Flat has the services which are a mix of the resorts and flat units. Each flat units are fully furnished that will supply you the conveniences that cater the needs of their flat owners. It is designed according to modern design and style. It has a floor to ceiling windows which lets you enjoy the stunning view of the beach. Contemporary appliances and furniture are readily available for the occupant to use. Apart from having different attributes, flat units also provides different recreational and amusement facilitates that will make your stay in town rewarding. There are swimming pools which are readily available for those occupants who enjoy swimming pool.
Now, there are plenty of tourists that are looking for the ideal flat to buy or occupy. There is also health and Fitness centers that can allow you to pamper yourself. It normally has professional gym directions, fully-equipped fitness centers, sauna, massage area, and far more. You need to bear in mind that each and every acquisition that you are going to do have to be planned carefully. Planning is an important part of acquisition so as to have a successful acquisition of land. It will be better if you will search for a flat that has the ideal location that is available to all of your favorite hangouts. As you plan for your purchase, it is important to incorporate the safe amount that you could dish out to the purchase of the property. This will avoid future fiscal problem.es like to spend the remaining days of their life due to the tropical climate of. Also offers a good deal of activities that many tourists and residents will enjoy.
If you are getting your break in the, it is only right for you to obtain the right accommodation that will compliment your lifestyle. It will better if you are going to remain in a flat which will satisfy your needs and lifestyle. It is a residential unit which can offer your Comforts and lifestyle that no additional residential units can provide you with. The flats for sale in pallikaranai are a unit buyer can purchase or rent temporarily. Most Of the time flat owners have the rights of the package and jointly have the rest of the facilities at the building with all the other residents or occupants. Flat has the services which are a combination of the resorts and flat units. Each flat units are fully furnished that can Provide you the conveniences that cater the needs of their flat owners. It is designed according to modern design and style. It has a floor to ceiling windows which lets you enjoy the stunning view of the beach.
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS - 2021
Vrubel: an Artist for the Ages
#3 2021 (72)
Mikhail Vrubel (1856-1910) holds a unique place in the history of Russian art. On the one hand, he belonged to the legendary cohort of Russian Art Nouveau artists. According to his contemporaries, it was in his oeuvre that “we find the saddest and most beautiful artistic expression of the time” In a newspaper article on the occasion of Vrubel’s funeral, the celebrated Russian artist and art historian Alexandre Benois predicted: “Future generations, should true enlightenment shine upon the Russian public, will look back at the last decades of the 19th century as ‘the era of Vrubel’.” Nevertheless, there is clearly a great gap between Vrubel and his artistic milieu: he seems to be much more in touch with the future than with the world around him. “Here is what I do know: I can only stand in awe of the mysteries that Vrubel and others like him begin to reveal to mankind once in 100 years. We are unable to see the worlds that were open to them, and so all we can do is utter this feeble, indifferent word: ‘genius’.
A Journey to the Land of Colour
#2 2021 (71)
In the spring and summer of 2021, the Tretyakov Gallery is set to host an exhibition of work by the colourful and original artist Tatiana Mavrina (1900-1996).
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Apartments with Washer and Dryers in Phoenix, AZ
Viewing 8 apartments in Phoenix
Prices subject to change
Who has time for laundromats?
Laundromats may be a great in Rom-Com's, but who has time for that today?
Monaco at McCormick Ranch
8250 East Vía Paseo Del Norte, Scottsdale, AZ
1 bedroom starting at
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‘I never thought this day would come’ – Man homeless for five years gets ‘best Christmas present yet’
‘The back seat in the pictures, that’s where we all went’ Dublin’s senior citizens have their say on Valentine’s Day.
Dublin Tattoo Convention
Sunday World – Sparkle Magazine launch
A Queen of Kings: Meet the child prodigy who beat sexism on the black and white board
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Published in The New York Post on March 23, 2007.
The past few years have seen a concerted international PR campaign to promote Dubai as a tolerant new Mecca of Middle East moderation and amazing economic growth.
And it’s working. Corporate giant Halliburton is moving its headquarters there; the famed Louvre is opening a branch in the emirate. Tourists are flocking to Dubai’s luxury hotels.
But don’t be fooled. Dubai, which is one of the seven princedoms of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is anything but tolerant and progressive.
To put it bluntly: They don’t like Jews.
In fact, Dubai, like the rest of the UAE, is blatantly anti-Semitic. It bars all Israeli citizens from ever setting foot in the country. People from other nations whose passport have stamps indicating they’ve even visited Israel must notify Dubai immigration authorities of the stamp before entering.
Dubai is also actively involved in the Arab boycott of Israel: It bans all products made in Israel and even ones with parts made in Israel.
But the emir of Dubai, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, understands the value of using prominent Americans to legitimize his country and burnish its image in the American media.
That’s why former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton have been the objects of Dubai largesse. Their Dubai friends have given millions to each of their presidential libraries. And Bill Clinton has raked in more than $1 million for speeches he’s given in Dubai and the UAE.
Dubai’s PR machine went into high gear after 9/11 – in part to distract attention from the extensive use the terrorists made of the emirate. More than half of the hijackers traveled to the United States via Dubai. The 9/11 Commission noted that $234,500 of the $300,000 wired to the hijackers and plot leaders in America came via Dubai banks.
Several months after 9/11, Dubai’s newest best friend began his public association with the country. In January 2002, Bill Clinton gave his first Dubai speech (for $300,000). He’ been legitimizing the country ever since.
Clinton was the rainmaker who introduced the emir to his friend and employer, Ron Berkle, the owner of Yucaipa companies and a major fund-raiser for Bill and Hillary.
Last year, Yucaipa and the emir formed a new company, DIGL, for their joint ventures. So Bill Clinton is now an adviser and member of the board of directors of a company that is in partnership with the anti-Israeli government of Dubai.
The Clintons won’t reveal how much the former president pocketed for setting up this deal, except to report on Hillary’s Senate disclosure form: “more than $1,000.”
A lot more. According to San Francisco Examiner columnist P.J. Corkery, Clinton makes $10 million a year from Yucaipa.
Bill isn’t alone in legitimizing Dubai. Other Clinton pals – including disgraced former National Security Adviser Sandy Berger, ex-Secretary of State Madeline Albright and Al and Tipper Gore – have attended highly publicized events there.
So have some Republicans – including former Bush Sr. Chief of Staff John Sununu, presidential brother Neal Bush and Rudy Guiliani.
Republican ex-Sen. Bob Dole and Democratic ex-Rep. Tom Downey lobby for Dubai; so does The Glover Park Group, home of Hillary Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson and former President Clinton press secretary Joe Lockhart.
Major U.S. business leaders populate the many conferences sponsored by Dubai and its industries.
All of this helps legitimize Dubai. And no one mentions the problem with Israel.
Bill Clinton even created a Dubai Scholars Program at the American University in Dubai under the sponsorship of the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation. Laura Tyson, Clinton’s chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, created a similar Dubai study program at the University of London.
But not everyone is blind.
Last month, the University of Connecticut correctly abandoned plans to open up a campus in Dubai after serious complaints about Dubai’s state-imposed discrimination of people based on their national origin and religion and its documented violations of human rights. (For example, Human Rights Watch has said Dubai abuses tens of thousands of migrant workers from India and Pakistan.)
The Clinton Foundation certainly wouldn’t sponsor a program in America that banned Israeli students. It shouldn’t sponsor one in Dubai, either.
It’s time to stop legitimizing an anti-Semitic state.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies are adorable. I love finding great recipes off the back of boxes and especially chocolate chip packages! This fabulous recipe came from the back of a package of Kroger’s Private Selection White Chocolate Drops.
This decadent blondie is chocolate flavored since half of the white chocolate chips are melted and half are added to the batter. Then the blondie is filled with craisins, the remaining white chocolate drops and macadamia nuts. The original recipe calls for the macadamia nuts to be toasted although I didn’t bother with that because I needed these to be made in a jiffy!
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies are a spectacular recipe that you can prepare in about 15 minutes and bake in about 30. In an hour these delicious jewels are ready to serve! They are rich, sweet, and delightful. They’re also really easy and fairly quick without a lot of extra steps that a lot of blondies and brownies need to make them look so beautiful!
This is a great recipe to whip up for a quick dessert to take on a picnic or to a potluck or to give away to neighbors and friends. The trick is finding macadamia nuts. Whenever I see them on sale in the grocery stores I stock up so that I have them available for delicious recipes like this one. Treat yourself to this delicious blondie sometime soon.
When I initially posted this recipe in May 2013, I was not yet up to using my new Canon camera so I took these with an iPhone. They ended up not quite as clear and distinct as I would have liked. I have been going through all my first year recipes and remaking them so I can get better, more eye-appealing pictures. I recently remade these yummy goodies for a youth swim party at our house (June 2015). These were scarfed up really quickly!
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies are rich, decadent, delicious!
These blondies are really easy to throw together.
These tasty treats cut really easily and are great to pack off for picnics, gymnastics practice, or other places you want to bring along snacks! White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies have all the wonderful flavors you love! Craisins, white chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts!
Here’s what I did.
I used these ingredients.
Melt the white chocolate chips with butter over low heat. You can cut the butter into several pieces to make everything melt more quickly if you prefer.
While chocolate melts, in a separate mixing bowl, place eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and baking powder.
Cream with an electric mixer.
Here the white chocolate chips and butter are melted and smooth. Add the white chocolate chip mixture to the other ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer to combine.
Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. (Bleached flour toughens baked goods). Add craisins, the remaining white chocolate drops and macadamia nuts.
Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
Spray a 9×13″ glass baking pan with cooking spray. Add blondie mixture and smooth the top.
Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely and cut the blondies into 24 pieces.
Don’t these look great? They taste really wonderful. White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies are great cookies to take to parties.
These blondies are sweet, chewy and crunchy.
Here’s the recipe.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY MACADAMIA BLONDIES
(Recipe adapted from Kroger’s Private Selection White Chocolate Drops)
- 11.5-oz bag Kroger Private Selection white chocolate drops
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup [url href=”http://www.goldmedalflour.com/” target=”_blank”]Gold Medal[/url] UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 4-oz. [url href=”http://www.diamondnuts.com/” target=”_blank”]Diamond[/url] macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped and toasted, if desired
- 1 cup [url href=”http://www.oceanspray.com/” target=”_blank”]Ocean Spray[/url] craisins
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Spray a 9×13” glass baking dish with Baker’s Joy Cooking Spray.
- In a small saucepan over low heat melt 1 cup of the white chocolate chips and the butter.
- Stir until smooth.
- Be careful not to have too high a temperature or the morsels will scorch.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and baking powder.
- Add melted chocolate mixture and beat with electric mixer one more time.
- Add UNBLEACHED flour, macadamia nuts, remaining white chocolate chips and craisins.
- Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Spread batter evenly over prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool blondies completely in pan before cutting.
I’m ready to grab one of these delicious goodies right now!
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies are a treat your whole family will enjoy.
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Blondies have lots of white chocolate drops, craisins and macadamia nuts in every bite. Oh, my! Better be careful sharing these or you won’t have any left!
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Mario Strikers Charged renamed for Australia March 9th, 2007 http://gonintendo.com/ Mario Strikers Charged is getting a slight name change for Australia, and most likely Europe. The title will see the addition of “Football” at the end, making it Mario Strikers Charged Football. The game is due sometime in June in Australia. Last we heard the game would include Wifi play, which might make this title the first wifi title for Australia. Hopefully we can get a confirmation soon. maybe if Austrailia is getting it in june, maybe we will get it soon after??!?!?! also here is a video of ppl playing the game http://wii.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=9142 THIS GAME LOOKS AWSOME!!
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Raise your prices, with Tim Cameron-Kitchen.
Tim Cameron-Kitchen is a bestselling digital marketing author, Head Ninja at Exposure Ninja, a British digital marketing agency specializing in building and ranking websites, and host of the Exposure Ninja Digital Marketing Podcast. His goal in life is to rid the world of lifeless, underperforming websites and to make ninja digital marketing the primary source of income for 10,000 businesses.
What you’ll learn about in this episode
- Tim’s background
- Why Tim’s life is focused around maximum impact
- Blocking out time every day for your three highest priorities
- Designing your week based on your goals
- Why you should be checking emails only once a day
- Why you need to be looking at the money in your business
- Having a completely virtual team
- How raising your prices can increase your conversion rate
- Why you should do the thing that you are most scared of…right now
- Why you need to get over the fear of rejection
Subscribe to Onward Nation!
How best to connect with Tim:
- Website: www.exposureninja.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/timninjakitchen
- Twitter: @timninjakitchen
- Book: “How to Get to the Top of Google”
Fill Your Sales Pipeline Q&A
LIVE Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern / 12 Noon Central
The Sell with Authority Podcast is for agency owners, business coaches, and strategic consultants who are looking to grow a thriving, profitable business that can weather the constant change that seems to be our world’s reality.
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Living Room Interior Design is one of top image research about home designs ideas. This home designs has been created with good plan and follow trending of modern design and simple ideas. Living Room Interior Design has generated on yyy. Living Room Interior Design guide also contain Living Rooms With Tv As The Focus, Modern Living Room Interior Design Ideas, Interior Design Ideas, Luxury Home Design Furniture Contemporary Living Room, Awesome 3d Interior Renderings Kerala House Design.
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Mr Gay Europe – the documentary
“The Journey Within; 10 years – 10 delegates” is a mini-series consisting of 4 episodes that tell the story and follows the journey of ten delegates from ten different countries participating in the 10th edition of the competition Mr Gay Europe.
What is love? How did they come out? And who will be the last man standing? The journey starts in Stockholm, Sweden during Stockholm Pride and ends up in the rural mountain village of Oppdal in Norway. Or is it there where the journey within really starts?
The young gay men take part in challenges and team efforts; they learn about gay Vikings and get blessed by a Bishop. They climb steep mountains and share their inner thoughts. There will be laughter and tears, love and friendship.
“The Journey Within” also tells the story about the first ten years of “Mr Gay Europe”, the first international gay competition looking for role models and heroes for young gays all over Europe and maybe even rest of the world.
The mini-series will be available for streaming on Vimeo.com and selected websites.
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Horseshoe Casino Donates $50,000 to the Philadelphia Center [PICS]
What an incredible night! I know personally, I had a blast at Saturday’s 24th Annual Auction Against AIDS for the Philadelphia Center. It was truly a magical evening. The auction items, both silent and live were creative, unique and exclusive, the food superb and the cash bar provided by Byron and Laurel Fleming Richie did brisk business! Add all of that to ‘reverse drawing’ for a trip for two to any Fairmont property in the United State and Canada AND the booze barrel and you have yourself a mighty fine time! Huge shout out to the Horseshoe Casino and Caesar’s Entertainment. They not only provided the venue, food, etc… at no cost to the Philadelphia Center, they even donated $50,000 to the cause! As soon as we get an official total for the amount raised by the event, I will be sure to pass on the information.
With that being said, I’d like to thank the Philadelphia Center for letting me be a part of the evening. It was an absolute honor to be asked to host for the evening. So many people worked so hard for this event and every dollar raised is going straight to the operation budget of the Philadelphia Center to make up for budget shortfalls from state and federal monies. Not only does the Philadelphia Center provide services with those with both AIDS and HIV, they provide prevention services, education and so much more… Many of these services not provided by any other agency in our area.
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When it comes to buying a mouse for your PC or laptop, aesthetics ought to be a secondary, even tertiary concern; ergonomic design and comfort should be your top considerations. While it might be tempting to blow all your budget on a fancy graphics card or a swanky PC case, hold back just a little bit for a nice, smooth, mouse that won’t cause you CTS.
Of course, some of the top-shelf, high end mice go up to $90, even $100, a pop, but there are budget options that, while not exactly the best of the best, offer great value-for-money because of their “premium” features on the cheap. We scoured the market and found the top 3 best ergonomic mouse for under $30.
That’s right, for around the same price of a Collector’s Edition copy of Final Fantasy XV, you can get a mouse that looks, feels, and clicks like a hundred dollar piece without shelling out that amount. Here’s our top picks:
HAVIT Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
If you’re a big fan of small, compact mice, the HAVIT is your guy: a vertical mouse with a diminutive profile, ergonomic design that reduces finger fatigue, hand cramps, and relieving symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, the HAVIT is the perfect companion for laptop users.
And I’m not kidding around about the “compact” stuff: the HAVIT is only 2.4 inches tall and 102 grams, making it the ideal mouse for people on the go, just toss it into your laptop bag and you’ll barely remember that it’s there. Despite the small size and the budget price tag, the HAVIT doesn’t look nor feel cheap: it has a coated matte black finish that’s smooth to the touch and easy on the eyes.
Functionally, the Havit is pretty meaty for something that costs less than a night out at the movies: it has 6 buttons for standard tasks like forward and back buttons for web browsing, a ratchet scroll, and a handy DPI switch that lets you shift between 800/1200/1600 dpi sensitivity, in case you want to go from work to videogames at the touch of a button.
In terms of ergonomics, ease-of-use, and comfort, there’s not a lot of mice out there on par with the Havit; it really is just the most comfortable mouse I’ve ever used in my life. On the box, it says that the mouse is optimized for medium to large hands (whatever that means), but it still fit my fairly-small-but-not-Donald-Trump-small hands like a glove. It’s a godsend for anyone with CTS or intense wrist pain.
Havit is a relative newcomer to the computer accessory scene, but if they keep releasing products like this mouse, they’re going to take over the world very soon. 10/10 would recommend for people on the go or for people who love working on their laptops.
MOJO Silent Vertical Mouse
“USB receivers?! What is this, the Dark Ages?!”, you might say when you heard about the Havit. But fear not, we have something for those people who think that “wireless” means absolutely nothing between the mouse and their computer. The MOJO Silent Vertical Mouse works seamlessly via Bluetooth, making it a truly wireless experience.
The Mojo Silent Vertical Mouse comes in a handshake design that minimizes CTS symptoms, wrist and finger fatigue, as well as ensuring that your hand is positioned in the most comfortable position possible, perfect for those people who sit in front of their computer for hours on end. Our reviewers found that a week’s worth of usage of the Mojo resulted in them having significantly less pain and less fatigue on their hands and wrists.
It has a smooth, matte finish that repels fingerprints. As the name suggests, all of the 6 standard buttons on the Mojo SILENT Vertical Mouse make virtually no sound when clicked, ideal for shared work spaces or if you just hate the constant click-click-click of a mouse. I personally don’t mind, but there are apparently a large number of people out there who can’t stand it. Well, here’s a device for you!
J-Tech Digital V628 Ergonomic Mouse
With its great usability, affordability, ergonomic design, and functionality, the J-Tech Digital V628 Ergonomic Mouse might just be the best ergonomic mouse under $30 in the market today. At 5.8 inches tall and 4 inches deep, the J-Tech Digital V628 fits hands a little better than most mice out there, even for people with small hands like me.
Its extra bulk, despite being noticeable, is one of the device’s best features: it gives you a solid grip that minimizes finger fatigue, and is large enough to be comfortable when rested on. It also has a rubber palm rest that helps cushion your wrist while keeping your wrist straight during usage. Not a fan of palm rests? No problem! The rubber palm rest is removable.
The side buttons of the J-Tech Digital V628 are large enough to allow you access without straining your fingers too much. The buttons are also placed strategically: 2 buttons on the right side for clicking, with a scroll wheel in between, and back-and-forth buttons on the opposite side where your thumbs rest. It’s really purposefully designed to give you the easiest, most comfortable click out there.
On the right side of the J-Tech are two giant buttons for left and right clicking, with a scroll wheel nestled between the two. On the left side you’ll find a conveniently located back and forth button where your thumb rests to make cycling between webpages or documents a breeze.
A couple of drawbacks, however: first, it’s not ambidextrous. Left-handed people might not be able to use this if they can’t transition to right-hand usage. Secondly, while I personally had no trouble, we’ve had reports that the J-Tech Digital V628’s size is a little difficult to handle for other people with small hands, so this might be an issue.
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In my last two posts I talked about home, and what home is to me. Home to me is people, or a Catholic Church (which is really a Person). I do not miss places. I enjoy them when I am there. No matter how long I am there I find them beautiful, and no matter how long I am in different places I don’t miss the old ones. Perhaps because there is so much to discover in any one place, and perhaps because I try to enjoy everything I am presented with, I am always too busy enjoying my current place to miss my old place.
One interesting result of this way of thinking of place is that it radically (in the old sense radix: root; from the roots up) shapes my idea of adventure. To most people going somewhere they have never been before is an adventure, in and of itself. The very idea of seeing something new is exciting to most people, or terrifying, or inconvenient as the case may be, but certainly the novelty of a place they have never seen before is one of the key features of that place.
For me this is less true. It is true that I enjoy seeing new things, but no more than I enjoy enjoying old things. For this reason I consider it a very good thing that my job has forced me to go to new places and see new things. It has greatly broadened my mind and sharpened my mental and emotional appetite for beauty. It is a good thing, not because I would dislike the idea of traveling if I were not forced to, but because without that impetus I would probably be too busy just being wherever I was or doing whatever I was doing.
Simply going somewhere is not an adventure for me.
Neither is adrenaline. I have experienced my share of adrenaline. I have hunted IED’s with a knife and handheld mine detector. I have witnessed IED’s blowing up a mere vehicle length from me. I have been shot at with rockets. I have jumped out of airplanes. I have practiced martial arts and fought in full contact tournaments. I have blown things up, fired thousands of rounds until simply pulling the trigger was a chore, and broken into rooms with live bullets flying feet from my head. I have cross country skied into back country mountain passes and downhilled across miles of untouched powder (rather clumsily, I might add; my skiing skills are not the best. I have navigated across miles of wilderness alone with a map and compass. some of these things were fun in their own way, or terrifying, or merely a dreadful bother, depending on my mood at the time. All were thrills, at least at first.
None of them have satisfied me. Not one of them provides a strong enough reason to keep doing what I am doing, which is part of why I am getting out of the Army at the end of this enlistment. Thrill is not a reason for existing. An adventure ought to have a purpose, and only one purpose have I found that still seems meaningful to me. It is not “America’s Interests.”
It is not that I consider all of those “adventures” worthless. Each one served its purpose, although it was not necessarily the purpose I or anyone else thought it served at the time. I have grown from each one. I have succeeded where I expected only failure, and excelled when by all rights I should have flunked. I have also failed when I expected only success. I have met my limitations and surpassed them, met them again and been utterly crushed and unable to go one step further. I have cried out for help in desperation and been answered out of marvelous darkness. These are good experiences, I think, for any man to have in his younger days.
If nothing else they have given me this perspective, that I have tried them and found them wanting. At twenty-eight years old I can say confidently that love is the only adventure worthwhile. Love of God, first and foremost, and then love of everyone that He loves. Love is the only purpose that still seems meaningful to me.
But lo and behold! Love is meaningful, and for its sake and by its light every other thing is meaningful. Everything is an adventure. Everything is worthwhile and beautiful when done with that love.
That seems to me to be something worth learning.
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PICA DUELLIST 2/40 TWIN R/C BALSA MODEL AIRPLANE KIT
This is a radio control Duelist 2/40 kit from the 1980's; designed by Dave Platt, and manufactured by Pica in Miami Florida.
The design is a great combination of classic outlines and possibly the best flying twin ever designed. This is a fantastic plane that is as much fun to fly as any plane out there!
The Duellist 2-40 has a has a wingspan of 67", wing area of 795 sq. in., length of 54" and requires two of your favorite .35 to .50 size model airplane engine. These planes build up very light and would be a great candidate for electric conversion. I saw one fly last year at an electric fly-in with a pair of Eflite 32 out runners and it was a great combination.
The kit is 100% complete and unstarted.
I am asking $240 shipped to anywhere in the USA - Alaska and Hawaii will be extra. Paypal payment preferred. Any questions contact me at email@example.com or (631) 662-1885- Thanks Lewis
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Love the thrill of finding an end of season bargain? Want to get a jump start on your holiday shopping? Then the annual Lowell Sidewalk sale, sponsored by the town’s Chamber of Commerce is the perfect event for you.
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Several basic flip or texting phones available at Clarity Wireless.
Put this number in your phone because when you need a plumber, you NEED the #1 ranked Angie's List NWI Plumber of Choice! ~ (219) 677-6965
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Mallet Duets for the Student & Teacher, Book 2
Sight-Reading Duets Playable on One Marimba
By Karen Ervin Pershing
Percussion - Mallet Instrument Duet
This unique collection of original sight-reading duets features a challenging teacher's part as well as a simplified student part. The teacher and student alternate playing the top line, enabling the student to become familiar with a wider range of the instrument without becoming accustomed to always playing one line or the other. Mallet Duets for Student & Teacher is the ideal way to teach sight-reading!
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The panel was convened after a retrospective
analysis from multiple clinical trials published last year in The
Lancet suggested naproxen was less dangerous to the heart than other
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen
Panelists recommended the FDA leave the current product labeling as
is, at least pending the outcome of a large ongoing study, known as
Precision, that compares naproxen with ibuprofen and Celebrex. The
FDA is not bound to follow the advice of its advisory panels, but
typically does so.
The FDA's final decision could have wide implications for the way in
which these drugs are prescribed and used in the future, and it will
have implications for whether the Precision trial is able to
The panel voted 16-9 that while the retrospective combining of
results from different studies, known as meta-analysis, hints at a
relative benefit for naproxen over other NSAIDs, the data is not
reliable and does not warrant changing the prescribing information
to reflect a differentiated risk.
"Meta-analyses are good for raising questions but not settling
them," said panelist Dr. Sanjay Kaul, a cardiologist and professor
at UCLA School of Medicine.
In 2005 the FDA determined that all NSAIDs should carry a warning
about cardiovascular risk but said there was no evidence that the
drugs carried different levels of risk. While the panel agreed that
more information has come to light since then, they are looking to
Precision to answer the question once and for all.
Naprosyn is a prescription product sold by Roche Holding AG, while
Aleve is sold over the counter by Bayer AG. Ibuprofen is marketed as
Advil by Pfizer Inc and Motrin by Johnson & Johnson. Celebrex is a
prescription product made by Pfizer.
Over-the-counter generic versions of both naproxen and ibuprofen are
One of the key questions in front of the panel was whether to modify
the Precision trial, which has been going on for seven years at the
request of the FDA. The trial is being funded by Pfizer and run by
the Cleveland Clinic.
[to top of second column]
Dr. Steven Nissen, chairman of the clinic's Department of
Cardiovascular Medicine and lead investigator on the Precision
study, told the panel the trial has enrolled nearly 27,000 patients,
more than 95 percent of the total needed, and that he expects it to
be complete around the end of 2015.
Precision is an academically directed trial whose scientific
governance resides with an unpaid independent executive committee,
Nissen said, and represents the best opportunity to date to answer
long-standing questions about the safety of NSAIDs that the FDA has
been wrestling with since the withdrawal of Merck & Co.'s Vioxx a
decade ago after it was linked to an increased risk of heart attack.
Dr. Garret FitzGerald, director of the Institute for Translational
Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Pennsylvania who
helped craft the meta-analysis published in The Lancet, told the
panel that waiting for the Precision results would shed little light
on the relative risk of the drugs.
In the end, the panel recommended waiting for Precision and said
there should be no modification to the way the trial is being
(Reporting by Toni Clarke in Washington;
editing by Leslie Adler)
[© 2014 Thomson Reuters. All rights
Copyright 2014 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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The new album from Portico Quartet, is another step forward. Producer Leckie has brought an extra clarity to their arrangements, while the musicians have made good use of the studio to sculpt and enhance their sound with loop pedals, real-time electronics and overdubs. Nevertheless, 70 per cent of the album was performed live at Abbey Road: this is a band who can deliver on the promise of their recordings in concert; and vice versa. Their collectively written compositions evoke a universe of musical possibilities and influences. 'Eventually, the sum of all our parts - and what we've been listening to - comes out,'</em> says Wyllie. Yet Portico Quartet sound like nobody else in jazz, World or contemporary music. Each of the nine tracks on Isla has a distinct mood and atmosphere, while remaining firmly within their soundworld. From the churning maelstrom of Clipper to the pounding pedal points of Dawn Patrol; from the fragile ostinatos of Line to the anthemic ensemble of the title track, Isla is an album whose contents reveal fresh nuances and facets on each listen.
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The YOURS Project site I work for is located in the Logan Square neighborhood, and I’m very excited that we’ll be launching our program at Ames Middle School this month. We’ll have somewhere around forty to fifty brand new students who will play an instrument for the first time in their lives. I get to teach with a versatile staff of musicians from all different kinds of backgrounds (who are also very talented at charades, which I learned at our holiday party.)
On Sunday, February 24th at 7PM I’ll be hosting the first recital of the YOURS Faculty Chamber Series. It will be a chamber recital comprised of new music composed by my friends and colleagues in Chicago. I’m thrilled to be performing works by Eric Malmquist, Luke Gullickson, Tom Madeja, and Ayriole Frost. This recital will also be the premiere performance of my quintet, Windswept. I’m excited to bring so many talented musicians together to contribute to a music project that is so vital to the children and neighborhoods of Chicago. The recital will be given at the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, a beautiful church where I gave my Alzheimer's Benefit recital this past August.
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Our Mission and Scope
The mission of Princeton AlumniCorps is to inspire and build civic leadership among alumni across generations by engaging them in significant activities that influence and improve our society.
By engaging alumni in significant public service initiatives, we will:
- Contribute to constructive social change;
- Strengthen the University as a source of civic leaders;
- Expand each Princetonian’s ability to make a difference, by engaging with others;
- Enrich and expand the lifelong Princeton experience;
- Multiply our impact through collaborating and sharing our vision with other universities;
- Further extend Princeton’s service to the nation and to the world.
Princeton AlumniCorps is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with annual operating expenses of $565,000. Our programs are national in scope and operate in Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington, DC. We are volunteer-led, with an actively engaged Board of Directors and more than 200 volunteers whose time and talents make our programs possible.
Since our founding in 1989, we have provided alumni with opportunities, training, and support needed to put their energies to work addressing significant social issues. Our current programs engage alumni in significant public service activities throughout their lives, from the moment they graduate college to their encore careers. We also serve as an active model and catalyst for other universities and alumni groups to achieve their goals of alumni-driven civic engagement. With more than 1600 program alumni and a network of more than 500 nonprofit partner organizations, Princeton AlumniCorps is a unique convener of people and organizations committed to building not just a new generation of civic leaders, but civic leadership across generations.
For a copy of the most recent AlumniCorps strategic plan (2013-16), please send a request to email@example.com.
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COVID-19 has changed the way people live their everyday lives. People are being told to practice social distancing, company employees are largely working from home, and students are taking online classes.
Because hackers are targeting end users who do not have a secure work environment, some organizations may not be prepared to handle cybersecurity concerns brought upon the COVID-19 crisis.
The rate of cyberattacks is rising, and a lot of users are being tricked into providing their personal information. Some users might have even exposed their information and data without even knowing it.
The importance of cybersecurity during the COVID-19 crisis
People use their personal devices such as laptops and tablets more often than before because they are working remotely.Employees communicate and share data with each other through the internet and save company data and other personal information that they don’t want hackers to know.But with just one click on a fraudulent link or an attachment, hackers could gain access to your personal information and company data. Cybersecurity has always been an important issue, but during the COVID-19 crisis, it has become more important than ever for individuals and companies to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Types of cyberattacks
Hackers know that people are concerned about COVID-19, and therefore they are taking advantage of it. Here are some examples of cyberattacks in which hackers are exploiting this crisis:
Phishing for personal information
There are different types of phishing; some might be in the form of a text or an email. When a user clicks on a suspicious link or an attachment in the email, it may direct the user to the phishing site. Hackers are also sending out phishing through SMS/text messages as well. They send out coronavirus-related messages or emphasize that it is sent by the government to gain the trust of the victims. When a phishing email or text indicates that it is sent out by the government, hackers know that without doubt victims are more likely to provide their personal information and click on links that are attached in the mail or text. Through these types of attacks, hackers can steal user’s information, background, achievements, and much more.
Phishing for financial gain
Phishing emails with false advice and cures related to COVID-19 phishing typically include an attachment that says that it contains the “secret cure” for the virus, and it makes users curious so they would click on the mail. But when the victim clicks on the attachment, malware that designed to steal personal information is installed in the device. Users should also be careful of false charity claims. Hackers make false charity campaigns, which they say are collecting donations to fight the spread of the coronavirus and help those in need. They urge users to make a payment online so they could collect their personal information like name, email address, home address, and of course, banking information.Company employees, students, and other users across all industries must be more careful when opening a text or an email that is in the spam folder and any email where the sender information is not clear or someone you are not sure of.
Since businesses are restricted from having face-to-face trade due to the spread of coronavirus, companies are relying on their online presence for sales. This means that businesses that are not accustomed to using online means to sell their products or services are now battling with the dangers of cyberattacks. And those increasing their digital presence are more likely dealing with more cyberattacks than before.One example of a cyberattack that can impact a business is website defacement. When a website gets “defaced” by hackers, hackers vandalize the homepage and other pages by changing the actual web content. This becomes a problem because when a user enters the site and they see a site riddled with inappropriate content and graphics related to fake coronavirus news, spammy links, and other forms of vandalism, the site loses credibility.Since users are unable to engage with the website and subscribe to the site’s product or services, it results in direct revenue loss for the company. It also means a tarnished brand, loss of customer trust, and skewed analytics.
How do we protect ourselves from these kinds of cyberattacks?
The COVID-19 crisis has affected every business in some kind of way. While cybersecurity may not be on everyone’s minds, it’s important to realize that malicious actors will always try to take advantage of individuals and companies for personal or financial gain with little morality. So what can you and your company do to keep safe from cyberattacks?Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all type of cybersecurity solution that works for every company. Being “cybersafe” really depends on the preparedness of the organization and how seriously they take cybersecurity measures.We’ve compiled several tips for developing a cybersecurity plan and for in a previous blog post!We may not have all the answers but as a website security provider, we’ve highly aware of the rising trends such as the shift to remote work environments. For this reason, we are offering our own remote security solution to continuously monitor, detect, and block threats and only allow authenticated users to connect to your remote work environment. Our Remote Access Solution is being offered for free! Learn more about its key features.
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Sweet Ridge Studios will host a Spring Break Art Camp at Ye Old Community Firehouse Center, 3232 Depew St., the week of March 26-30, from 9 a.m. to noon.
A wide variety of materials will be explored in the process of creating unique works of art that relate to spring. Projects may include paper flowers, tree paintings, yarn nests and salt dough eggs.
Cost is $45 a day, or $165 for the full week. A 10 percent sibling discount is available. Lunch Bunch is available each day from noon to 1 p.m. for $10 a day or $45 for the week.
To register or for more information, visit SweetRidgeStudios.com, email SweetRidgeStudios@gmail.com or call 785-608-6673.
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Daugherty Public Library District
Who We Are
After the death of Mr. A.C. Daugherty, a well liked school administrator, in 1970 a community library was begun and named in his honor. Mr. Daugherty’s
wife who had been the high school librarian for 20 years, donated much in memorial funds and personal time to get the library started. We started in a 2
car garage attached to the Township Community Building. In 1972 a referendum was passed to create a tax supported library. After the death of
Mrs.Daugherty in 1987 the bulk of the Daugherty estate was given to the Daugherty Library. Many generous donations have been given to the library since
and with these gifts the library is able to supplement the budget.
The library district serves the communities of Dupo, East Carondelet and Sugarloaf Township. With an approximate population of 7,100.
Our friendly and professional staff are eager to serve you.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just received a world of knowledge at your fingertips! Your Library Card gives you access to the books,
audiobooks and music on CDs, DVDs, puppets, computer software, magazines… available throughout
Southern Illinois and beyond!
Always present your card to check out materials. Keep your card, even after it expires, so the information can be updated. There is a $2.00/$5.00 charge
for replacement cards. Notify the Library if you move, so that your information can be updated.
Available at DPLD are Books, Large Print Books, Audio Books, Videos, DVDs, Magazines, e-books and more!
Books/Magazines are checked out for 2 weeks. Audio Books are checked out for 2 weeks and Movies are checked out for 1 week/TV Series 2 weeks
There is a fine of .10 a day for overdue materials. Overdues on Movies are $1.00/day
Friends of Daugherty Public Library District
Over the past 30 years, the Friends of the DPLD have used donations to purchase: computers, supported programs, bought materials and much, much more.
The Friends of the Daugherty Public Library District meet five times a year at 7:00 in the library meeting room. Visitors and new members are always
welcome. Call the library for the next meeting date.
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Santa Breakfast (first Saturday in December
Used books are always on sale in the library for
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We’ve got metal! RIFFS! BREAKDOWNS!! METAL!!! We’re going celebrate that riff in a song you just love. We’re going to celebrate that breakdown in a song that makes you go UGGGHHHHHH! And leaves that look on your face like you just smelled something bad. *Not responsible for blown speakers.
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In Ireland, one’s position in the social class hierarchy tremendously affects their life chances. The probability of one being able to access opportunities that would increase their quality of life is determined by their social status. The opportunities which are required for one to improve their quality of life include food, healthcare, a good education; shelter and clothing all require one to be in a good financial position in order for them to be accessed.
Ones quality of life however does not just mean having access to the mentioned societal resources, it also involves one having the ability to purchase and goods or procures them, having a stable income through employments where employment refers to one having a career of their choice that gives them satisfaction (Bilton et al, 2002). Good quality of life implies that one is able to satisfy all their needs and those of their families comfortably. Other aspects of quality life are not being vulnerable to crime, being mentally and physically healthy and elimination chances of poverty in ones life.
In Ireland and the world as a whole, life chances of individual’s are basically affected by their position in the social class hierarchy. The social hierarchies can either be in terms of politics or wealth. Either way the effect on one to get access to the mentioned opportunities that improve quality of life is the same. Individuals at the top of these hierarchies have the capability of getting a good education and access to good healthcare services.
This implies that they are able to remain healthy and pursue their careers as they have all the required resources at their deposit. Ireland is characterized by high levels of youth unemployment (Tovey & Share, 2003). Individuals ranked high in the social hierarchy however have no problems with unemployment cases. This is attributed to the fact that they always have influence that is either political or financial. They use this influence to get jobs for themselves or for their f families in almost any field of profession they choose to.
The high rates of unemployment worldwide and especially in third world countries are sometimes due to lack of adequate education, individuals ranked high in social class hierarchy however do not experience such problems as they have access and can afford all the education they would wish to have. Ireland is also characterized by cases of psychological distress among most of the middle and low class individuals as they find it hard to get employment in spite of their education (Tovey & Share, 2003).
Employment in Ireland has been greatly politicised making it possible only for those who have influence to be able to get employment for themselves or family. The lack of control over employment by those ranked low in the social hierarchy has caused them to develop stress as they are not able to meet their needs. This has increased levels of poverty in the country amongst individuals occupying the middle and low positions of the social hierarchy.
In Ireland, ones chance of life depend ion the connections they have with those ranked high in the social hierarchy, their family wealth, land or business, and if one is employed. In the event that one has none of the above then they have no chances of improving their quality of life. One’s position in the social hierarchy also affects chances of life globally. This is evident from the status of citizens in different countries. Countries that are wealthy are more developed and have their citizens leading better quality of life as they access to education, healthcare, shelter and food (Bilton et al.
, 2002). There also are more employment opportunities in these countries as compared to the poor ones. Third world countries which are not as wealthy as the developed countries however are characterized by their citizens living low quality of life. Evidence is from the fact that individuals from these countries have no access to good education and healthcare. These countries are also characterized by cases of starvation, lack of employment opportunities, poor shelter and high rates of crime.
The fact that they are low in the global social hierarchy does make it impossible for their citizens to improve their quality of life. It can therefore be concluded that one’s position in the social hierarchy heavily determines their life chances as the probability of them accessing the opportunities that improve the quality of life if they is greatly affected by their social status. The higher their position in the hierarchy the easier it is to access the opportunities. Word count: 750 References Bilton, T. et al (2002). Introductory Sociology, 4th edition. London: Palgrave
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The Center for Regulatory and Environmental Analytical Metabolomics (CREAM) is developing cutting-edge methodologies for studying the unique chemical fingerprints that specific cellular processes leave behind. CREAM provides the tools and expertise necessary for a broad array of research projects looking at problems ranging from human health and biotechnology to environmental pollution.
Travel on Sponsored Projects: Under Uniform Guidance, the federal government developed language specific to travel on sponsored projects. It is summarized for UofL as follows:
This Guidance specifies that documentation must justify that an individual’s travel had a direct benefit to the project. For travel costs charged directly to a Federal award, the individual/traveler will need to submit additional documentation with their travel expense voucher which demonstrates that the travel was necessary and had a direct benefit to the Federal award. Examples of such documentation may include letters of invitation to meetings, copies of posters, abstracts or other presentations. If this documentation is not provided with the travel expense voucher, the travel may be found unallowable and the expense will have to be moved to an unrestricted source. Click for more information and a link to the Quick Reference.
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It’s a chilly morning in Sydney, clear blue skies for miles yet a light breeze that’ll give you a shiver while you sip your morning coffee. We’re at Miramare Gardens for what will be a morning we’ll never forget.
Resting on the perfectly manicured lawn in Terrey Hills are three cars we’ve only seen in magazines, the new McLaren 540C, 570S and the outgoing but absolute weapon – 650S. These cars are normally roped off from the public yet today we have the special privilege of driving not one, but all three cars.
We spend some time discussing what we are looking at, the differences between them and the minor tweaks of genius McLaren have added to their cars, completely unique to them too. All three at twin-turbo and all three are V8. It’s a wicked combination. The new rear end of the 540C and 570S outshine the 650S and you can see areas where McLaren has learned from the past to improve the new vehicles. One example is the carbon fibre tub and scissor doors. The 540C and 570S open much higher and the step to get into the car is no longer an issue. Basically, the 540C and 570S is now an easy car to get into and out of. The obvious question arises, how much are we talking to own one of these. The response surprises us, circa $350,000 will land you in a 540C drive away. The same you could be spending on a Porsche 911 Turbo.
Think about that for a minute. Would you rather be the owner of a McLaren or a Porsche for the same amount of money? The answer seems obvious.
After some scissors, paper, rock we take our pick for the car we’ll start with and we get set to cruise through the nearby national park.
The 540C and 570S both drove in a similar fashion, their performance comes alive around the 3000rpm mark which means that if you want to use these cars to drop your kid (only room for one!) at school then you could do so without much noise or fuss from the car. It handles and drives in a sensible fashion that has you thinking it could be a daily driver for someone. The interior is very nice and comfortable too. Sure there are options to take the car into a full track mode however in normal modes you’d be comfortable and so would your mother in-law. Drop her off though and put your foot down, it’ll still take you 0-100km/h in a notch over 3 seconds. It gets noisy and in the best possible way.
We can’t talk about the stereo on any of these cars because we had the windows down, the chorus of eight pistons and two turbos singing in sweet harmony, it truly is the sound that makes you cheer uncontrollably.
Before long we swapped cars around and found ourselves in the McLaren 650S. From the moment you install yourself into the car you know this is a different beast. You talk to it like Chase did to Eleanor in Gone in 60 Seconds. You beg for a smooth and simple experience, no hassles. You look to the sky like a rider in a rodeo before the gates open. Then you drive.
The 650S is different to the 540C. The 650S is ready to pounce, ready to fire, ready to launch from idle. It is a car that feels like it eggs you on. It doesn’t want to beat around the bush and be taunted between 0-3000rpm, it wants to be pushed, it enjoys it. And so, you do. The 650S will throw you in your seat – hard. It will make you feel like you’ve had 10 coffees before 9am, the adrenalin rush was instant. The air-conditioning was on yet we were sweating. The performance is faster than the newer two however not by a great deal. The interesting feeling was the surge between gears, there was no lag or no drop in performance as 2nd gear became 3rd. It is one of those cars that if you really nail it and don’t pay attention, you will be doing 200km/h in eight seconds. That is not a lot of time. What we do love about the 650S over the prior two however is the air brake. Upon hard breaking the rear wing will lift and add 2G’s of negative force, helping you slow down much quicker.
After almost two hours we were back at the lovely gardens and parking our cars. By now, the cars felt like the norm, how were we now expected to leave in our own cars? The discussion turned to which we would buy if we could. For us, the 540C has it. It contains more power than necessary, a luxurious interior, handling that will surprise you and a street presence that will distract Ferrari lovers. It is Porsche money for something that won’t be seen in the same category. A smart move by McLaren to provide a “cheaper” supercar without making you feel like you’ve made a single sacrifice.
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Public schools are now planning for 200 fewer teachers and another 100 fewer educational assistants across the system after repeated requests for funding details by the Calgary Board of Education continue to be ignored by the province.
CBE trustees pored over the effects of a projected $40-million funding gap in next year’s $1.4 billion budget Tuesday after officials reiterated they have still not heard from the education or finance ministers around interim funding as they prepare for cuts.
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“As of today, the CBE has still not received information from Alberta Education with regard to funding,” said Brad Grundy, chief financial officer for the CBE. Without details from the province, he said the CBE budget will have to project funding similar to last year in spite of enrolment growth of up to 1,700 additional students and increased costs.
“This is a unique and challenging budget year. It is by no means ideal to release a budget without firm funding numbers.”
Last week, Finance Minister Travis Toews said the UCP would fund enrolment growth, but has not detailed since what that means, leaving public school officials to wonder whether other areas, such as per student funding, will be cut to make up the shortfall.
The lack of clarity means planning for less staff, fewer resources and fewer administrators across the board.
“The sad thing is that the government has not been forthcoming about what full funding looks like so we have to play it careful, and it places all of our schools in jeopardy,” said Bob Cocking, president of Alberta Teachers’ Association Local 38 representing Calgary public teachers.
“We know for a fact we’re losing well over 200 teachers, and we have 100 ed assistants that don’t have a position for the fall. And that all equates to what happens in the classroom.
“When you lose a teacher, it’s 25 kids that have to be spread out into other classrooms.”
Cocking said that after sitting down with CBE administrators over the past several weeks, principals have been able to break down budgets across divisions, cutting costs by 5.84 per cent for K-3 classrooms, by 3.73 per cent for grades 4 to 6, by 2.57 per cent for grades 7 to 9 and by 2.74 per cent for grades 10 to 12.
The cutbacks translate to between three and five fewer teachers in elementary and middle schools, and a range of four to 10 fewer teachers in every high school. Most positions will be lost through attrition — retiring teachers and temporary contracts not being renewed.
And for the 100 educational assistants — who support complex learners with autism, ADHD or physical disabilities — Cocking says “if the funds aren’t there for them by Oct. 15, they will be laid off.”
In addition to some $22 million in cuts to schools and classrooms, the budget also projects a $3-million reduction to service units and administration, from cuts to technology and computer equipment such as laptops and i-Pads to job losses in human resources, accounting and the legal department.
“We will have to look at reducing breadth and choice of our technology,” Grundy said.
“Over the past several years we have reduced finance, HR, legal services, community engagement . . . And there will be more. Parents wonder about that, because they don’t always see us day to day. But they feel it when the person you used to call for help just isn’t there anymore.”
Grundy said a number of positions in several departments will be cut over the next week, with exact numbers to be presented June 25, when trustees debate and approve the final budget.
“There will be an outright cut, and we’re currently working through a process of exiting individuals from the organization.”
Other learning specialists are also expected to be cut back or reallocated, including up to 17 math coaches.
Superintendent of learning Sydney Smith confirmed that while the system employed 31 math coaches last year to help support teachers in improving poor math results, several of those positions will switch to other areas.
The budget for next year instead proposes only 17 math coaches and 17 literacy specialists.
Full-day kindergarten will remain for 16 schools, with Abbeydale School also receiving that as a new program in the fall.
And up to $162 million in deferred maintenance continues to loom with no funding supports expected, meaning dozens of schools will face the end of life cycles for mechanical and electrical systems, to ventilation and windows and doors.
“The risk of incidents that impact student learning will increase over the school year as systems beyond their life cycle suddenly fail,” said Dany Breton, superintendent of facilities.
Meanwhile, the CBE also appointed new leadership to its board Tuesday, with Marilyn Dennis, trustee for Wards 5 and 10, named as chair, and Althea Adams, trustee for Wards 3 and 4, named vice-chair.
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Are you looking for a bargain or cheap car seat covers? Getting great name brands at bargain prices can be challenging, however, if you willing to do a little online research you should be able to find a deal. Here we have a few tips on money-saving sources for baby seat covers.
The baby industry has trade shows generally in September where they showcase new products. That means new products are on the way and last year’s model or color may be available at a deep discount at your local or online retailer in late September through November. When the new models and patterns are introduced, you can often get a steal on the current models or ones that will be discontinued. If any of the past year’s styles left in January, you can bet it will be on clearance.
While it’s great to recognize the brand name, many deals can be found by going with an unknown brand name. Just because you haven’t heard of it before doesn’t mean that it’s not a quality product. Many companies make name brand products and “generic” brands out of the same location and with the same quality standards. It’s worth considering if you run across something you like.
Gently used baby gear is often a great buy. There are several great sources for used goods both locally and on the Internet. Check out consignment and thrift stores for really cheap car seat covers. Also, don’t forget to check www.craigslist.com for your town. It’s an online classified ad for locals with items to sell or give away. I’ve discovered many amazing deals there.
Another great source of both new and used cheap car seat covers is eBay. This online retailer has an unbelievable assortment and some real opportunities. Below are a few I found.
Many online retailers offer deals that can make a car seat cover purchase more affordable. Check for free shipping, sites out of state that will no charge you sales tax or online sales.
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We decided a couple of years back to put together and maintain an emergency reserve of foods and other necessities. We don’t expect the apocalypse but between bushfire threats followed by two very serious flood events, we felt it was a logical move. Then came the question of what to store and how many days should we prepare for. We ended up deciding on a month as the maximum conceivable risk and that dried and canned foods were the obvious choices. Then came the realization that that’s quite a bit of food to store.
For the first two years, we then did a manual “condition and use by date’ check. That meant unpacking everything 🙁
Here’s a much better alternative – regardless of whether they are emergency supplies or just the result of bulk buying. It’s a system that ticks all the right boxes. It’s very accessible. It’s easy to do a visual condition check. It takes up minimal space because it’s vertical. And it automatically rotates items because new goes in the top and the oldest items are taken from the bottom. In other words, it’s an automatic stock rotation system.
Building this rotating canned food system is a great way to utilize maximum food storage capacity in a very limited space. This vertical storage gives you a view of what items are available and what needs to be replenished. It also provides you with easy access to the items you want right on the bottom end of the storage.
Would you like to have this system for your pantry or cellar?
You’ll need these materials:
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Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. You can also view the images as a slideshow if you prefer 😎
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If you liked this project, you will also like viewing these storage ideas…
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1900 Census - Dist. 16. Plum Creek, Boone Co., NE JOHNSON, James Feb 1872 age 27 married 2 yrs born IA OH OH Ella (wife) Sept 1876 age 23 married 2 yrs 2/2children born NE Irel ILL D'ett (dau) Dec 1897 age 2 born NE IA NE Lee (son) Oct 1898 age 8/12 born NE IA NE
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1920 Census - on Plum Creek, Boone Co., NE JOHNSON, James L. age 48 born IA Ella N. (wife) age 32 born NE Lee J. (son) age 20 born NE Margorie Olive age 5 born NE
NOTE: See family photos in possession of Carolyn Welch. Originals available to family member upon request.
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A lot of you were liking those FLCL Alternative Images we have been promoting this past week and some of you were asking if you can download them as wallpapers, well we talked to Adult Swim about it and we are proud to announced the ToonamiSquad.com and Adult Swim FLCL Alternative Wallpaper Giveaway. Just scroll down below to download your favorite wallpaper or click here to download all 8 wallpapers!
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Production I.G and Adult Swim team up once again for the third season of the legendary anime, FLCL. FLCL: Alternative hands the keys to a totally different team of young creators to redefine the meaning of “sequel.” The series centers on the misadventures of 17-year-old Kana, a high school junior who spends her days hanging out with her besties, Mossan, Hijiri, and Pets. They live unremarkable lives, until the day a Mecha falls out of the sky, along with a strange woman named “Haruko.” Her plans for Kana and her friends involve the force known as “ATOMSK.” Kana will have to risk everything to decide whether or not to help… like she really has a choice!
FLCL: Alternative premiere’s on Adult Swim on Saturday, September 8th at 11:30 PM E/P.
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I grew up in a tropical country, the Philippines, where we only have two seasons: wet season and dry season BUT we have 4 climate types (which behaviors are greatly affected by the location because as some areas experience rain all throughout the year).
- Type I. Two pronounced season: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year.
- Type II. No dry season with a pronounced rainfall from November to January.
- Type III. Seasons are not very pronounced, relatively dry from November to April, and wet during the rest of the year.
- Type IV. Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year.
PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration – the government agency that monitors the weather conditions of the country) divides the climate of the country into two main seasons—rainy and dry—with the dry season further subdivided into two:
Using temperature and rainfall as bases, the climate of the country can be divided into two major seasons: (1) the rainy season, from June to November; and (2) the dry season, from December to May. The dry season may be subdivided further into (a) the cool dry season, from December to February; and (b) the hot dry season, from March to May.
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The above information was taken from Wikipedia.
Though, the graph clearly represents the climate of the Philippines, there are still times that the weather becomes unpredictable. It becomes a habit here to always bring an umbrella or any weather protections. Sometimes, I will wear thin, loose shirts or sleeveless blouse partnered with mini skirts or shorts when I go out because it’s too hot to wear long and body-hugging outfit; however, in the middle of the day, it will rain so hard that you need to avoid AC room to avoid hypothermia, grr grr! Sometimes, I’ll get so excited when it’s raining hard because I have an excuse to wear and show-off my new jacket, or my old fashionable overcoats with my knee leather boots – feeling like a model – and then… whhamm… it stops raining!… And here comes Mr. Sun also showing off his magnificent rays! Imagine that, huh?!
Anyway, showing you the information about the weather condition here in the Philippines is a way of telling you that I do not agree with the weather affecting my moods or agreeing to the hearsay that the weather affects one’s moods. The weather can be very unpredictable. Let’s just say if the weather affects one’s moods then we will have a country of “Crazies” and will have an epidemic of mood-swings.
So let’s lay off blaming the weather. Be thankful of the rainy days, sunny days, cold days, hot days, or to whatever kind of climate change. In every bad weather, there’s always something good behind it. It’s not the weather, instead it’s the ATTITUDE that affects one’s mood.
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Walpole Cross Keys Primary School (part of West Norfolk Academies Trust) is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) to support the school at lunchtimes by supervising pupils under the direction of the Executive Headteacher/Deputy, Assistant Head or Senior Midday Supervisor and by ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils and the adherence with school procedures while in play areas, the dining room, classrooms or in transit between school buildings where appropriate.
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To apply please complete an application form (all 3 parts must be completed, please see the application guidance sheet for more information) and e-mail this to firstname.lastname@example.org or send your application with a covering letter to The HR Department, West Norfolk Academies Trust, c/o Springwood High School, Queensway, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a viable field be met before the published closing date.
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How it works:
One member will mentor another member (student). The two will decide among themselves how it is going to be accomplished. Try to decide how many sessions you should do, and how long each session should be. Please be respectful of one another’s time and meet your commitments. Respect is Key to creating a good mentor-student relationship. Someone who decides to be a mentor can have as many students as they feel they can take on. Each student can only be mentored by one member at a time, please.
We think this can benefit both the student and the mentor since it requires one to look with a new eye at your art and/or someone else’s art. Mentoring is a great learning process!
What the ‘Love & Support’ group will do:
Just to make sure everything goes smoothly in the contact between mentor and student, I will contact both sides during the mentorship to ask how it goes. Please do not hesitate to contact me, /Caja , if things aren't going as they should. I will also make sure the list is up to date with new mentors and students.
How to join the mentor program:
If you want to mentor you just write a note in the group comments or contact /Caja with your information. Please state the following in your message:
1. Art field(s) you are fluent in
2. Things you can help with:
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1. Art field(s) that you wish to learn more about
2. Techniques, ideas, software, etc. that you need help with
The list of both mentors and students will be updated regularly, so check in the group posts once in a while. If you do not wish to be on the list any longer, please leave a notice in the comments or contact /Caja for removal. If you are participating in a mentorship as a student your name will be removed from the list, however, you can always ask for it to be replaced when your mentorship is complete.
NOTE: You do not need to be in the list to take on a student or ask a possible mentor for mentorship BUT you have to contact /Caja if you start a mentorship with someone.
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List of mentors:
Name:/ChristianHammer Art fields: Digital media, from animation to digital painting. I am the creative director for a digital media agency, we do web->video->print. Can help with: I would say my strongest area is in Digital Painting. So Formal design and process. I've been using Photoshop since version 1 and can really help people with speeding up their process using it.
Name:/erocsteady Art fields: Photography, Film, Illustration, Graphic design Can help with: Photography [Digital]: Basic camera functions, Fundamentals of photography (ISO, Exposure, etc), Post work: (editing, color manipulating, how to make what one things is a bad photo into something tasteful/semi-useable). Film: Every aspects of it (pre, production, post), Equipment help, Conception/Inspiration,Pre/Post Production Programs (FCP, AE, etc.). Illustration: Conception, Typographic Elements, Color (usage), Photoshop and Hand-drawn. Graphic Design: Conception, Typographic Elements, Color (usage) and Programs (Photoshop, etc.).
Name:/Soulspline Art fields: oil painting - digital painting - pencilling (comic creation) Can help with: inspirations and shadowness site? :)
Name:/NicolineK Art fields: I may not be fluent, but I know a few valuable hints within drawing. Can help with: I can help with traditional work. Preparing a reference photo, proportions and guiding lines for the head and how to approach a new project.
Name:/LUX Art field: Photography Can help with: Basic Knowledge of Camera Settings and Equipment (Lens, Tripod, Remote), Composition, Post Processing "editing Noise, color, image repair" Plugins, and Printing.
Name:/wagner Art field: Digital Art. Can help with: Composition, photo retouching, concept thinking, final creation.
Name:/Szymonsobanski Art field: Digital Art, photography and design Can help with: High end photo retouching, concept thinking, digital photo-manipulation and digital photography (all aspects)
Name:/LucaMolnar Art field: Digital Art Can help with: Tons of stuff. Illustration, typography, digital painting techniques and also with career advice.
Name:/alf0322 Art field: Vector illustration, and digital art (painting), traditional art (watercolor, gouache, acrylic... well, any water based medium actually.) I am working as an illustrator since 2003 and children books illustrator since 2008. Can help with: Vector illustration, digital painting as well as traditional, especially about illustration for children.
Name:/annamarine Art field: Traditional and digital art. Can help with: I can tell beginner artists how to improve their technique, how to turn hobby into real job, how to believe in their selves. I can share my story how I became a professional artist and what I did for that.
List of students that wish to be mentored
Name:/liberteez Art field: graphic design Need help with: photoshop techniques
Name:/Ewyn Art field: graphic design Need help with: willing to learn anything, need help improving skills
Name:/Joe Art field: Photography Need help with: post processing techniques
Name:/ChristianHammer Art field: concept art Need help with: Taking it to the next level. Creating Higher impact images.
Name:/Polar-Bear Art fields: photo manipulation and vector Need help with: proper manipulating techniques and vector improvement; what should I include in vectoring.
Name:/erocsteady Art field: vector graphics Need help with: Photoshop (getting my chops back, styles, etc.), Photography (more practice really, technique, etc.) and Adobe Illustrator (I'm terrible with it. Hardly know it) And if anyone out there has any typography skills I'd like to vamp mine up ten-fold.
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Name:/musabenedetta Art fields: digital art and literature Need help with: basic drawing skills, and eventually other traditional media techniques.
Name:/nirveshverma Art fields: graphic design,sketching,image digitalization,hig-end vfx,photgraphy Need help with: Photoshop,illustrator,3dsmax,cinema4d,post processing,etc
Name:/Enigmare Art field: Web Design Need help with: Learning html and css so that I can code my web designs.
Name:/Alis Art field: Human anatomy and portrait Need help with: Digital realistic painting with photoshop
Name:/Isabelle Art field: Digital art Need help with: Learning the ropes of colouring digitally, especially shading & lighting.
@7Shadows: It will come, we have a few who is working together, I'm going to check in with them soon :)
@Kachinadoll: Glad to hear that! You are most welcome to join in on our mentor program if you'd like.
/nirveshverma is a new student up for grabs if you know a little about photoshop, 3dmax and such things ;D Go take a look in the list! You don't have to sign up to take on either a mentor or student :)
/mynti - Excellent, if you have time later on please do check the student list and see if you can take someone on :) /RehanKhan - Great, looking forward to your participation. /hel999 - Glad to hear, I will write it down and check in with both of you in a couple of weeks to see how it's going ♥ Feel free to take someone on or to sign up as a mentor!
/CreativeOne - Thanks! /hel999 - well, they have signed up to get a mentor and all of them are hoping for someone to contact them and you can always ask and see just as you did with CH. If you wish to sign up as a mentor then instructions are above in the article, just send me the form filled in a PM :)
/MyAmbeon - you're welcome to either find a mentor in the list (please do tell me if you find one and it accepts to be your mentor) or sign up as a student by filling in the form and send it to me in a PM.
/Shane sorry for my late reply! There are several of them who work with web/graphic design so go and check with them to see if one of them wants to. Remember you can only have ONE mentor and you need to tell me who :)
@B-Rye Contact any of the mentors that can offer help with that. Please do tell me if you start a mentorship!
@ArwenGernak Thank you! :D Well, just as B-Rye, just contact any of the mentors that you seem to find fitting to learn from. Tell me if you start a mentorship. :)
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During renovations at the Lawrence W. Tyree Library, some study areas may be unavailable or noisier than usual. In addition to the alternate study spaces on the Northwest Campus, librarians are available in Building G, Room 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This location has 19 computers and seating capacity for 30 at tables. Vending machines are also available outside.
Stop by for a visit!
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Now in stock are the very highy rated KLH Ultimate One Headphones!
“The Ultimate One Headphones feature an over-ear, open-back design with a 50mm pure beryllium driver. The headband and ear pads feature soft lambskin inner sections for ultimate comfort, with cowhide leather outer sections for lasting durability. Real Sustainable Ebony wood ear cups. Frequency response is rated at 18Hz-22kHz.”
Features & Specifications
- Over Ear, Open Back Audiophile Design
- Large, 50mm Pure Beryllium Driver for musical response
- Lambskin covered earpads for supreme comfort, Leather covered band for durability
- Frequency range of 18Hz-22kHz +/-3dB for accurate response
“Suitable for use at home or on the move, the Ultimate One yields a consistently insightful and musical sound that’s quite remarkable at the price” – AV Tech Media
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This Closet Rod Shelf has so, so many uses!!
Choose your own length; by the inch from 24″ to 72″. Get it in Cherry, Red Oak, Hard Maple, or have it painted on any one of 1,000′s of colors. And the shelf is 11″ deep, big enough for blankets, laundry supplies, hat & gloves, baskets, … you name it!
This shelf is great for cottages and cabins that don’t have closets in every bedroom. Or make it work for you in your laundry room or sewing room. Also great in mud rooms and kitchens!! Makes a perfect wall mounted quilt rack too!!
You can find it on our NHwoodworking.com web site here: http://nhwoodworking.com/Closet_Rod_Shelf.html.
Shaker Style Media Consoles; many, many configurations and options to choose from.
This is a 24″ painted poplar, shaker style vanity with one door, 1 false drawer, and 3 functional drawers adding an incredible amount of usable storage to a very small space. Also shown are square legs and optional arched base rails. You can find it here: http://shakerbathrooms.com/Shaker-Style-Vanity-1-door.html
24″ Shaker Vanity
CONCEALED medicine cabinets, in 5 sizes and 4 depths.
Choose your hidden medicine cabinet with a mirror or hide your medicine cabinet behind a door that you can mount your own photo or artwork in. To open it you simply pull on the frame.
In cherry, hard maple, painted poplar [in 56 Milk paint colors or any one of 3,645 Benjamin Moore colors], red oak in a traditional Golden Pecan stain, or white oak in 9 beautiful stains.
You can find it on our ShakerBathrooms web site here: http://shakerbathrooms.com/Concealed-Medicine-Cabinet.html.
Huntboards were originally built as outdoor furniture for fox hunters going to or returning from the hunt. They then found their way into taverns before their more refined cousins finally finding themselves inside our homes. Find them on our web site here: http://nhwoodworking.com/Shaker_Huntboard_Sideboard.html
Our new Shaker styled linen tower is the perfect compliment to our vanities, and very functional. The particular linen tower in the photo below is 70″ high with a 19″ wide by 18″ deep cabinet. Check it out on our web site: http://nhwoodworking.com/Linen-tower.html
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Choosing the Right Rivet Guns for Your Shop
If you go into this blind, Steve Marks says it will be like drinking from a firehose.
“Several years ago, you could not find the exact rivet gun you needed to save your butt,” he says. “Now there are so many to choose from, that for a shop owner going from scratch, it would be very challenging.”
As the industry technical support manager, Marks has worked with hundreds of shops over his 23-year career with I-CAR and understands how difficult it can be to narrow down your technicians’ rivet gun selection to a few select models. Your local market must be evaluated; OEM procedures must be consulted; various guns that are suited for flow form or blind rivets, grounded or threaded studs, aluminum or steel bodies must be reviewed—at times, the options can seem daunting.
But after you’ve put in the work, says Gary Wano Jr., owner of G.W. & Son Auto Body in Oklahoma City, finalizing a rivet gun collection is liberating. For a shop that is OEM certified in Mercedes, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Tesla and BMW, Wano Jr. has been able to ensure that his employees’ four rivet guns satisfy almost any repair procedure on any make.
Here’s how he and Marks say you can do it, too.
Evaluate Your Market
First and foremost when G.W. & Son opened, Wano Jr. sought out certification through Land Rover.
“My impression was there were more pickups and SUVs than high-end automobiles,” he says.
His impression, however—as you can probably gather due to his current list of OEM certifications—was wrong. A visit from a Mercedes representative showed Wano Jr. how many Benzes were roaming Oklahoma City, and Wano Jr. quickly realized he did not have the proper tooling and equipment—which included rivet guns—to properly service the market.
By utilizing resources like the Department of Transportation, Wano Jr. says you can strategically evaluate what automakers your shop will encounter most often and from there, what kind of rivet guns you’ll need to satisfy OE requirements. You may have a market dominated by a few select makes, or you may have a diverse market that necessitates a wide array of equipment.
"What we have found is (some guns) don’t do Ford work, which will be a problem if you’re getting a lot of Fords,” he says. “As a repairer, you have to find out what the market is. Just because you have the tool, doesn’t mean you're ready to repair the car.”
Research OEM Procedures
This triggers the next step: Once you’ve identified the makes hitting your shop, it’s then time to understand which guns will effectively repair those vehicles.
In order to buy the right rivet guns, it requires doing some homework, Marks says. While it’s not necessary to go through the level of training and expense required for earning an OEM certification, it is necessary to review the proper OEM procedures.
“It is very important for safe repairs, for restoring the integrity of the vehicle, that the rivet being used for application is the correct one noted by OEM,” he says. “There are just so many rivets. It would be easy to do nothing more than to consider the size without considering the hardness or the alloy of the material.”
When OEMs perform crash tests, they’re looking for rivets of a certain strength and size that will best retain the integrity of the cars, Wano Jr. says. In turn, this could create a problem in your shop if you’re not using the tools identified by OEMs.
And beyond the actual rivets and rivet guns necessary, Wano Jr. says some manufacturers actually restrict accessibility to parts for which you would need the riveting tool. For this reason, Wano Jr. has invested in OEM certifications to ensure his rivet guns can service any scenario.
“Jag and Rover restrict all structural components. So, if you have not gone through the roughly 10 days of training … you're not going to have access to a part you need to use the riveting tool to put in,” he says.
Buy for Versatility
While market evaluation and OEM research is certainly essential for ensuring safe repairs, the final piece of the puzzle involves making a cost-effective purchase, Marks says. Even after narrowing down the makes and types of rivet guns necessary, there is a wide array of options left—and because of that, you’ll want to buy for versatility.
“If you do not get a rivet gun set that does SPRs (self-piercing rivets) and flow forms as well as break stems, then you may have to buy multiple rivet guns,” Marks says. “You want to make sure you're getting a rivet gun capable of using the rivet mandrel diameters that vary. So you'd have to make sure you're buying a rivet gun that will work for the rivet applications of the vehicle you plan to repair.”
Take Wano Jr.’s rivet gun lineup, for example: four guns that effectively service his six OEM certifications. With the exception of one gun required by a manufacturer, his guns cross over for several makes, which limited the amount of rivet guns he needed to purchase.
Luckily, Marks says, as competition intensifies and the market opens up, there will be more and more versatile rivet guns available each successive year. So, while it gives you more options to research, it will also offer the opportunity to ensure your guns cover several repairs.
“I think we are seeing more instances of one particular kind of SPR being used in other types of rivet guns,” he adds. “There are a few guns out there where dies that fit one gun will fit another. Even generic rivet guns are trying to achieve that these days.”
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|Home > Guides > Plugin Developers Guide > DWR Plugin|
The DWR plugin provides integration with the Ajax framework Direct Web Remoting.
This plugin works by allowing DWR to execute a Struts 2 action and return any validation errors.
This plugin is only available with Struts 2.1.1 or later
To expose Struts 2 validations via DWR, add this to your DWR configuration:
This plugin doesn't support any global settings.
To install, simply include the DWR Plugin in your
WEB-INF/lib directory. Ensure that DWR has been correctly installed and configured.
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Life of Pi tells the fantastical story of Pi Patel, a sixteen-year-old South Indian boy who survives at sea with a tiger for 227 days. Pi, born Piscine Molitor Patel, grows up in the South Indian city of Pondicherry, where his father runs the zoo. A precocious and intelligent boy, by the age of fifteen Pi—Hindu from an early age—has also adopted Christianity and Islam, and considers himself a pious devotee to all three religions.
Thanks to government upheaval that has long been distressing Pi’s father, the Patels decide to close the Pondicherry Zoo and move to Canada when Pi is sixteen. Pi, his mother, father, and brother Ravi all board the Tsimtsum along with the zoo’s animal inhabitants (who are on their way to be sold around the world).
An unexplained event causes the Tsimtsum to sink, and Pi is the only human to make it onto the lifeboat and survive. Along with Pi, the lifeboat contains a hyena, a zebra, Orange Juice the orangutan, and Richard Parker the tiger. The hyena kills and devours both the zebra and Orange Juice, before Richard Parker kills the hyena. Pi is left alone on a lifeboat with an adult male tiger.
There is no land in sight and the ocean is shark-infested, so Pi builds a raft which he attaches to the lifeboat, to keep himself at a safer distance from Richard Parker. Eventually, however, life on the raft proves too exhausting, and Pi realizes that if Richard Parker gets hungry enough, he will swim to it and kill Pi. So Pi decides that he must tame Richard Parker. Using a whistle, seasickness, and a turtle-shell shield, Pi manages to assert his authority over Richard Parker and delineate his own territory on the lifeboat, where he is comparatively safe from the tiger.
While at sea, Pi and Richard Parker face many challenges, traumas, tragedies, and miraculous occurrences. They never have sufficient food and fresh water, and the constant exposure is highly painful. A severe storm, which they miraculously survive, destroys the raft. Pi manages to capture and kill a bird. They are almost crushed by an oil tanker, which then passes by without seeing them.
During an especially severe period of starvation, Pi and Richard Parker both go blind. While blind, Pi hears a voice, and realizes that they have drawn near another lifeboat that contains a similarly starving and blind Frenchman. Pi and this man converse for a while, and bring their boats together. The Frenchman climbs onto Pi’s boat, and immediately attacks him, planning to kill and eat him. He doesn’t realize that there is a tiger on the boat, however, and accidentally steps into Richard Parker’s territory. The tiger immediately attacks and kills him. Pi, saved at the cost of his attacker’s life, describes this as the beginning of his true moral suffering.
Pi and Richard Parker come upon a weird island that is made of algae with trees protruding from it, teeming with meerkats but no other life. Pi and Richard Parker stay on the island for weeks, eating the algae and the meerkats, growing stronger, and bathing in and drinking from the fresh water ponds. They never stay on the island at night, however, Pi because he feels safer from the tiger in his delineated territory, and Richard Parker for a reason unknown to Pi. Pi eventually starts to sleep on the island, and while doing so realizes that the island is carnivorous—it emits acid at night that dissolves anything on its surface. Greatly disturbed by this, Pi takes Richard Parker, and they leave the island.
Pi and Richard Parker eventually land on the Mexican beach. Richard Parker immediately runs off into the jungle without acknowledging Pi, which Pi finds deeply hurtful. Pi is found, fed, bathed, and taken to a hospital. There, two Japanese men come to question Pi about what caused the Tsimtsum to sink. He tells his story, which they do not believe, so he offers them a more plausible version, with the animal characters replaced by other humans, which casts doubt on the original story.
Throughout the novel, the story is interrupted by the author’s notes on Pi as he is now, telling this story to the author. After recovering in Mexico he went to Canada, where he spent a year finishing high school and then studied Religion and Zoology at the University of Toronto. At some point, he got married, and he now has two children. He still thinks of Richard Parker, and is still hurt by his final desertion.
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Quanah is an animal agribusiness company in Kersey, Colorado, that purchases newborn calves from dairy factories, places them in a temporary holding facility for a week or so, and then ships them out to be slaughtered for veal or raised for meat. Ms. Radig was hired by Compassion Over Killing, a Washington DC-based non-profit animal rights group, to gather evidence of suspected abuse at Quanah. She went undercover for three months, filming three Quanah employees routinely abusing newborn calves, including violently dragging them by their legs, lifting them by their tails, and throwing them onto the ground. She turned over the video to the Weld County, Colorado Sherriff’s office two months after ending her investigation. She was then arrested for animal cruelty. Sherriff John Cooke said that by not immediately reporting the abuse, her actions “adhere to the definition of acting with negligence and substantiates the charges of Animal Cruelty.” But Compassion Over Killing’s Executive Director, Erica Meier, said the charges against Ms. Radig are nothing but a “shoot-the-messenger strategy aimed at detracting attention away from the crimes of those who actually abused animals.” The criminal charges against Radig are still pending. In the meantime, Quanah has apparently taken corrective action and terminated the three employees in the video.
Ms. Doetterl had been a drug sales representative for Johnson & Johnson for three years when she was tasked by the company to focus her efforts on selling Risperdal to treat dementia. The drug was not FDA approved for this condition and raised potential safety issues for this group. She raised her concerns up the chain of command but was ignored and pressured to continue with this sales approach. Concluding that the company was not going to stop what she considered to be this dangerous marketing practice, Ms. Doetterl went to the authorities and filed a False Claims Act lawsuit. In working with the government, she wore a wire and taped marketing presentations at a national sales meeting. “I was concerned that I would be found out,” she said, but “I knew in the end I was doing the right thing. [The government] needed to know what was going on.” As a result of her efforts, along with the work of several other whistleblowers, the government succeeded in securing one of the largest healthcare fraud settlements in US history.
Among the allegations this group of whistleblowers raised at significant risk to their career advancement and relationships: sexual misconduct, including hiring prostitutes and visiting brothels, spanning at least 17 countries, many instances of agents becoming intoxicated, and both agents and more senior officials complicit in the improper behavior. The allegations came on the heels of a prostitution scandal last year in Colombia, in which more than a dozen Secret Service agents took a night out on the town – heavy drinking and tripping the light fantastic with prostitutes – just ahead of President Obama’s visit to the country. One of the officials appointed to investigate the Columbia scandal, Ignacio Zamora Jr., was himself dismissed from President Obama’s security detail when these whistleblowers stepped forward because he allegedly sent sexually charged emails to a female agent and left a government-issued bullet from his service weapon in a woman’s room at the Hay-Adams hotel in DC. Senator Ronald Johnson (Wis.) said that appointing Zamora was a classic case of “the fox guarding the hen house.”
Mr. Thakur, an American-educated chemical engineer was hired by Ranbaxy in 2003 as director and global head of research information and portfolio management. In his position, he oversaw the research and quality control side of Ranbaxy’s pharmaceutical business. He soon learned the company was engaging in serious misconduct to gain a competitive advantage in the US market. This included selling drugs that did not meet FDA safety and efficacy requirements and lying to the FDA about its manufacturing operations in India which were the source of its US supply. Mr. Thakur tried for years to work within the company, reaching all the way up to the Board of Directors, in an effort to get the company to clean up its act. The company refused so Mr. Thakur brought his concerns to the DOJ through his filing of a False Claims Act lawsuit. The action resulted in the largest settlement with a generic drug maker for drug safety issues and the US ban of dozens of Ranbaxy drugs made in India. Perhaps most importantly, it also facilitated a total revamping of the FDA’s procedures for regulating overseas drug manufacturing.
Cast your vote for Whistleblower of the Year.
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6 Horrifying Gifs To Creep You Out For Halloween
Happy almost Halloween! As we all get geared up for a day full tricks and treats, don’t forget to make sure you get scared! I’ll help get you into that creepy, unsafe feeling with a collection of horrifying gifs. Happy Halloween, and watch your back!
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Optimal Tek - About Us
Optimal Tek is owned and operated by Pete & Mandy Meyer.
Pete Meyer, President of Optimal Tek, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering both from North Carolina State University, graduating summa cum laude. He has also completed executive management classes at the Wharton School of Business and technical courses by Microsoft, Cisco and Sonicwall. Pete is BICSI certified in Low Voltage and Fiber Optics and holds manufacturer certifications from Ubiquiti as a Ubiquiti Enterprise Wireless Administrator and cabling manufacturer Commscope.
When Pete isn’t working (which isn’t often), you’ll probably find him out on his road or mountain bike taking in the scenery that only Western North Carolina (WNC) can offer. WNC has been ranked as one of the best areas for cycling by many nationally recognized magazines. Pete participates in many of the areas full century and metric century bicycle rides.
At Optimal Tek, we love small business. It’s part of our DNA. We are third generation entrepreneur’s and love working with other small businesses. We are also patriots…we love our country. A large number of our family members and our staff themselves, have either served or are currently serving in our military. In other words, we don’t take the words ‘Made in America’ lightly. It’s much deeper than that.
When we decide on a product that we want to offer to our customers, we literally spend hundreds of hours researching the product, where it’s made and where it can be purchased from. If given the choice, we will go out of our way to do business with an American manufacturer if their product meets our principal engineer’s quality obsessed approval.
Once we decide on a product, we look for distribution. Our philosophy is to buy local and support other small businesses in our area. If we can’t buy it in our area, we look throughout our beautiful state of North Carolina or neighboring states before looking at the giant distributors that do business worldwide.
Sometimes, we don’t always get what we want…we’ve been told that since we could walk so we should be used to it by now. So, sometimes we just can’t buy a product from an American manufacturer either because there aren’t any or their products are not up to our quality standards. Even with imported products, we still look to purchase these products as locally as we can from other small businesses.
We hope other businesses in our area feel the same way and support our business just the same. When you buy products and services from us, you are supporting another small business and helping us help others.
We simply can’t compromise on quality. We will not sell inferior imported products just because they’re cheap, readily available and have better profit margins. We will accept lower profits on quality products if we know we're giving you, the customer, the best we can offer within your budget.
Here's an example...
The simple patch cord connecting a computer to the jack on the wall. Seems simple. There are dozens of imported versions of these available on the market and you can buy them from big box stores any day of the week. We won't sell these to you because they will likely fail due to their low quality. Cables we sell are manufactured by world class manufacturers and held to higher quality standards.
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IUCr journals news
Acta Cryst. B: special issue on mineralogical crystallography
For many centuries crystallography and mineralogy were part of a single discipline, and it was impossible to separate one from the other. In fact even the early works of Theophrastus (On Stones) and Pliny's Natural History show that the beginnings of both sciences have the same roots. In fact, crystallography grew out of mineralogy because in Steno's time the only crystals available for study were those of minerals. In the 20th century, however, the two sciences went their separate ways, but even today crystallographic research is an important part of mineralogy and mineralogical research is still an important part of crystallography. The December 2018 issue of Acta Cryst. B includes a special issue devoted to mineralogical crystallography and collects some important contributions that demonstrate the diversity of crystallographic ideas and methods developed to solve valuable issues in mineralogy.
There are some 5 500 (and growing) different mineral species known today compared with more than 1 200 000 biological species described so far! Some of these mineral species are rare and occur in only a few localities, whereas others crystallize in the range of millions of tons in the Earth's crust. The latter are called 'rock-forming minerals' and their study is of utmost importance for our understanding of the behaviour of rocks on and beneath the Earth's surface.
Slightly less than 100 years ago, Vladimir Vernadsky wrote '… there is a close connection between the general chemistry studied in our events, which differs from the former not only in scale, but also in complexity' . The unique character and richness of phenomena that we observe in the world of mineralogical crystallography is definitely a consequence of the evolution of the mineral kingdom that involves many factors and trends that are not reproducible under laboratory conditions [3, 4]. The crystallographic studies of minerals are not only used to decipher the Earth's history but also have many applications in material sciences and technology. This is why we believe that the discipline of mineralogical crystallography is alive and will see considerably more advances in the near future. We are grateful to the authors of the papers of this issue for their interesting and important contributions.
Pasero, M. (2018). The new IMA list of minerals, accessed 4 December 2018.
Vernadsky, V. I. (1923). History of the Minerals of the Earth's Crust. Petrograd: Nauchn. Khim.-Tekhn. Izd. (In Russian).
Hazen, R. M., Papineau, D., Bleeker, W., Downs, R. T., Ferry, J., McCoy, T., Sverjensky, D. A. & Yang, H. (2008). Am. Mineral. 93, 1693-1720.
Grew, E. S., Hystad, G., Hazen, R. M., Krivovichev, S. V. & Gorelova, L. A. (2017). Am. Mineral. 102, 1573-1587.
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Imprivata Achieves Revenue Growth of 32% for the First Quarter of 2015 and Raises Annual Guidance
Lexington, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 4, 2015 — Imprivata® (NYSE: IMPR), the healthcare IT security company, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. Revenues for the first quarter of 2015 were $25.6 million, an increase of 32% from revenues of $19.4 million for the same period in 2014.
“The strong business momentum we saw in 2014 continued in the first quarter and demand for our products remains strong across all geographies,” said Omar Hussain, President and CEO of Imprivata. “The macro driver for our business continues to be the need to improve clinician productivity and streamline workflows as providers are frustrated with using technology in the delivery of care. In addition, hospitals are increasingly focused on security and compliance with government regulations.”
Mr. Hussain continued, “Our acquisition of HT Systems reinforces our long term vision to be the healthcare IT security company. Our vision has always been around delivering innovative security products that increase provider productivity, enable patient engagement, and improve patient satisfaction. HT Systems currently has more than 60 customers and we share over 25 joint customers and also have relationships with Epic, Cerner and McKesson. We are excited about introducing this product to new customers as well as our existing 1,200 global healthcare customers through Imprivata’s existing distribution channels.”
Recent Product Highlights
- Launched Imprivata Confirm ID our solution for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (“EPCS”);
- Introduced Imprivata’s new patented hands-free authentication solution at the annual HIMSS Conference; and
- Imprivata had a significant presence as its products were also showcased by 24 of our strategic partners.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2015 was $6.7 million, or $(0.28) per basic and diluted share attributable to common stockholders, as compared to a net loss of $8.3 million, or $(2.29) per basic and diluted share attributable to common stockholders for the same period in 2014. Our quarterly loss represents continued strategic investments in the business.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the first quarter of 2015 was a loss of $4.5 million, as compared to a loss of $5.8 million for the same period in 2014. Non-GAAP net loss (2) for the first quarter of 2015 was $5.7 million, or $(0.24) per basic and diluted share, as compared to non-GAAP net loss of $6.6 million, or $(1.82) per basic share and diluted share, for the same period in 2014. A reconciliation of GAAP to these non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for foreign currency gains (losses), stock based-compensation and the impact of the fair value revaluation on our contingent liability.
(2) Non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share excludes amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation and the impact of the fair value revaluation on our contingent liability.
For the full-year, we expect revenue between $123.5 million and $126.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA to be between a loss of $10.0 million and $8.5 million. In terms of earnings per share, we expect GAAP loss to be between $0.78 per share and $0.72 per share and non-GAAP loss, which adjusts for stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangible assets, transaction costs associated with business acquisitions and the contingent liability revaluation, to be between $0.59 per share and $0.52 per share. Our annual EPS estimates are based on an estimated weighted average-share count of 24.1 million.
Second Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Financial Outlook
For the second quarter, we expect revenue between $28.5 million and $29.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA to be between a loss of $4.4 million and $3.9 million. In terms of earnings per share, we expect GAAP loss to be between $0.29 per share and $0.27 per share and non-GAAP loss, which adjusts for stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangible assets, transaction costs associated with business acquisitions and the contingent liability revaluation, to be between $0.22 per share and $0.20 per share. Our annual EPS estimates are based on an estimated weighted average-share count of 24.1 million.
Conference Call Information
Imprivata management will host a conference call at 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on Monday, May 4, 2015 to discuss the Company’s quarter ended March 31, 2015 results, its business outlook and other matters. The conference call will be accessible by dialing 888-359-3627 or 719-325-2432 for international callers, and referencing conference ID number 8355662. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of the company’s website at http://investor.imprivata.com/.
An audio replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after conclusion of the call and will be accessible through May 18, 2015. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112, or 719-457-0820 for international callers, and providing access code 8355662.
Imprivata, Inc. (NYSE: IMPR) headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, a leading provider of authentication and access management solutions for the healthcare industry. Imprivata’s single sign-on, authentication management and secure communications solutions enable fast, secure and more efficient access to healthcare information technology systems to address multiple security challenges and improve provider productivity for better focus on patient care. For more information, please visit www.imprivata.com.
Bob East / Asher Dewhurst
Vice President, Corporate Communications
All Imprivata products are trademarks of Imprivata, Inc. in the USA and other countries. All other product or company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated opportunity and trends for growth in our customer base and our overall business, our market opportunity, our goal to maintain market leadership and our expected financial results for Q1 2015 and the full fiscal year 2015. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “could,” “increases,” “improves,” “reduces,” “implements,” “results,” “addresses,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Imprivata’s control. Imprivata’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, our ability to successfully develop and introduce new solutions and products for existing solutions; our ability to attract new customers and retain and increase sales to existing customers; developments in the healthcare industry or regulatory environment; seasonal variations in the purchasing patterns of our customers; the lengthy and unpredictable sales cycles for new customers; our ability to maintain successful relationships with our channel partners and technology alliance partners; our dependency on sole source suppliers and a contract manufacturer for hardware components of our Imprivata OneSign solution; our ability to manage our growth effectively; our ability to respond to competitive pressures; potential liability related to privacy and security of protected health information; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, and the other risks detailed in Imprivata’s risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including but not limited to Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2015, as well as other documents that may be filed by Imprivata from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Imprivata’s views as of the date of this press release. Imprivata undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Imprivata has provided in this release financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. This information includes Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Imprivata believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides supplementary information for investors to use in evaluating operating performance and in comparing its financial measures with other companies in Imprivata’s industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA adjusted for foreign currency gains (losses), stock based-compensation, transaction costs associated with business acquisitions and the impact of the fair value revaluation on our contingent liability), non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share exclude amortization expense associated with our purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation, transaction costs associated with business acquisitions and the impact of the re-measurement to fair value of our contingent liability. Non-GAAP financial measures that Imprivata uses may differ from measures that other companies may use. These non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by Imprivata are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed in conjunction with, GAAP financial measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the tables included as part of this press release.
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Seven friends drive seven hundred miles to check on an eighth. That’s how it’s told to me. The wording is important. They’re not paying a visit. They’re not catching up. My best friends left New York City to check on Oliver Carpenter, our troubled friend who traded the Big Apple for a farm in the middle of the mitten of Michigan.
I’m in St. Louis when this happens. A conference for a temp job, of all things. I shouldn’t be there. I don’t belong there. I should be with them.
Let me set the table:
Oliver Carpenter is the hot button issue, the soup du jour. In our circle of thespians that’s often something to aspire to; who doesn’t want to be talked about? But when the group is bored, when there isn’t a more stimulating or legitimate quandary afoot, we have a tendency to promote the mundane to a disproportionately high status, one it doesn’t deserve. This happens all the time. Remind me to tell you about Karen’s superstition-trip one day. Oh what we endured.
So, this thing with Oliver. Is it a real issue or not? Should we be worried or not? Are we overreacting?
They take three cars to Michigan for various reasons. Morris and Rodney rent a convertible so they can drive without a top. We’d expect nothing else from our daredevils. Baum and Karen rent a standard, practical four-door, Connie sleeps most the way in the back. Tracy drives her own car, her new boyfriend Ever in the passenger seat. I used to be her boyfriend. We are forward thinkers. We are up-to-date. We stay best friends with our exes.
All of us except Oliver.
Tracy is worried sick about Oliver. She started the panic amongst us, truth be told, but it’s not like Tracy to panic and that’s why the worry took root. He doesn’t sound like himself on the phone, she tells us. Doesn’t sound like the same person at all. So what? We say, us, not worried yet. But it’s not just his voice, Tracy says, it’s the content of what he’s talking about. Like when a character in a dream speaks a language the dreamer doesn’t know. She’s worried. We talk about it. We call Oliver together. When we hang up, we debate.
No, he doesn’t sound like himself. Wow. Not at all. Even his voice is a little different. Right? Doesn’t sound anything like the shell of a man who had to leave New York City for the country. A farm he inherited. Maybe that’s good? Maybe we should be happy for Oliver?
But we’re not. So we call him back. Only this time he doesn’t answer. Rodney reminds us he said he was heading out into the fields when we talked to him an hour ago. But it’s late night. Dark. Is Oliver… farming?
Doesn’t make sense. But okay. People can change. Oliver’s been gone six months at this point. It’s possible we’re being dramatic. We are dramatic. Naturally. Often by choice.
We get to talking about Oliver and Donna.
It’s unfair for me begin this story, the story I was told, what happened out on the farm, without first expressing, if I’m able, how terrible Oliver and Donna’s breakup was. It was full-throttle heart-shatter, a fractured man poisoned with confusion, anger, despair. There was so much sorrow involved that Oliver didn’t even turn to drinking. Rodney says that’s when you know something’s cut the deepest. When you can’t even muster the energy to throw your life away.
Donna dumped Oliver. Maybe we all saw it coming. Hard to say. We certainly knew something had to happen. Yet, in some ways they were a great couple. And isn’t that the case with the legendarily incendiary ones? A sense that the loathing you witness, the flames that spread, that the pair have touched a rare stone, unveiled a corner of the heart, that they’ve sunk to a place so low you almost want to see it for yourself?
I suppose we were mesmerized by their dysfunction. I suppose they entertained us. I suppose I’m ashamed of that now.
But at the time, who knew? Opposites attract, all that. Oliver with his slouch, his shyness, the look in his eye that suggested he was constantly postulating layers more complex than anything the rest of us felt up to fathoming. Passive Oliver Carpenter with his blonde hair and white T-shirts, torn sneakers and jeans. And on the other side, Donna with her leviathan presence, her hats, her bags, her opinions. On everything. At first take, yes, an odd couple. Some might have mistaken it for Donna wanting a meek man or Oliver needing someone to speak for him. But I know better. Often, troubled brilliance recognizes troubled brilliance. And the minds of those two were singing songs on frequencies the rest of us couldn’t find on the dial.
They found love.
They found despair in that love.
They found something close to violence in that love that was no longer love.
And Donna, rightly, wisely, ended it. She cut the cord with a shiv. From there, Oliver stopped going to work. Oliver ran out of money. Oliver had no leads, no gumption, no future.
Oliver’s grandfather died, leaving him a farm, barn and all, all the way out there in Michigan.
So… Karen is the first to suggest he goes to it. Get out of the city, Olly. You need a break, Olly. You need a fresh start.
At first, Oliver ignores all this. Then, he considers.
Then he agrees.
We party. It’s emotional. It feels like a good thing, too. He leaves the next day. He takes the Greyhound. Has a paperback in his hand the last time I see him. And almost immediately upon his exit, the rest of us begin adding what at first feels like dramatic flourishes to every update we receive.
Months pass. We have fun with it. We exaggerate. Oliver the farmhand now. Oliver with a pitchfork. Oliver planting seeds.
We talk about overalls and buttermilk, country roads and cows. Yet, all the while, a seriousness is creeping in.
Tracy starts to worry.
It’s not just Oliver’s setting that’s changed, she says. It’s him.
Almost six months after he leaves, we’re at Baum and Karen’s. We’re drinking. Ever is sitting beside Tracy, he with his white wine, she with her beer. Rodney brings up Oliver and things get heated fast, too fast I note. Tracy says,
“Oliver has fundamentally changed.”
It’s like someone has bumped into the record player but nobody has, the record keeps spinning, summer music courtesy of feel-good Morris.
Baum responds to Tracy first.
“Nobody is capable of fundamental change.”
I can tell a debate is up, sure as an order bell in a diner.
“That’s actually not true,” Ever says. He has a way of saying things with finality. I haven’t quite warmed up to it. It’s not that I’m opposed to strong opinions, God no, but there’s a bedside manner to everything. He says, “With a little work you can be anybody.”
“Wrong,” Karen says. She’s direct like this. Always has been.
Rodney agrees with her.
“We’re born with something,” he says. “Tendencies. Traits.”
“Maybe who he was in the city wasn’t the real him,” I say. Because we’re talking about Oliver, after all.”
“Okay,” Tracy says, “but we still know him. The city might change someone, but that someone is still… them.”
“I don’t know,” Rodney says. “We met him here. Only really know him here.”
“He was in a bad place,” Karen says. “It was hard.”
“He had moments, though,” Baum says.
Oliver Carpenter, human Rorschach test.
“We don’t know him at all,” Ever says. Big, handsome Ever. “We don’t know anybody at all.”
“Nonsense,” Karen says. Raven-haired, blue-eyed, straight-shooting Karen. “We know each other like anybody knows anybody. You can sense the core of a person.”
“The core?” Morris asks. Theatrical, blond, always-in-a-blazer-and-a-button-up- unbuttoned Morris.
“The center,” Karen says, bothered. She guzzles some wine. “Everything doesn’t have to be such a philosophical riddle. We know what we know.”
“The core,” Morris says again. He smiles. He gets up and flips the record. “I like that.”
Ever holds out a flat palm. Tracy’s boyfriend. The kind of guy who, once the day comes when we disperse into our respective futures, is going to get promotion after promotion into forever.
I like Ever. I just wish he wasn’t so confident in everything he says.
I sip my own beer.
“Is there anything you believed as a child that you don’t believe now? Anything big?” Ever asks Baum.
“That’s a trap question,” Rodney says.
“He’s right,” I say. “You’re setting him up to say he believed in Santa or Jesus as a kid but doesn’t now, to which you’ll say is proof of a person changing, fundamentally.”
Ever only looks at me like, And?
“So,” I say, “you gotta prove to us someone can change the core person they are. Can you do that?”
“I’ve done it myself,” Ever says. He rolls his dress shirt to his elbows. I suppose you could say he’s the least bohemian of our lot.
“You need to give us an example,” Baum says.
Ever accepts the challenge. I imagine this is why Tracy likes him.
“Before meeting Tracy I didn’t believe in love,” Ever says.
The rest of us groan. Even Tracy looks to the table.
“That does not count,” Morris says.
“Why not?” Ever asks.
“Because first off,” Rodney says, “love can be, and usually is, temporary.” He looks to Morris. “Sorry, darling.”
“Don’t sorry me,” Morris says. “I’m relieved to hear you already know this. I was building up the nerve to tell you.”
This gets a laugh. It feels, now, like the last real laugh we all shared.
The door to the flat opens. Connie enters. This time the record actually does come to a stop, albeit naturally, the end of side two.
She looks to the group of us, eyes two wide orbs in the darkness by the door.
“I just got off the phone with Oliver,” she says. “Are you guys as fucking weirded out by him as I am right now?”
And so begins talk of a road trip. Time to check on our friend. Is he doing well? Let’s find out. Is something amiss? Is he feigning doing well? We discuss dates for days. We discuss buses and trains. We square it all up with Oliver.
We ramp up the idea of a night in the country. A night on the farm.
It sounds like a good time. Like the water to put out our dramatic fire.
We just wanna see him, see? We just wanna see the face of our friend.
We agree on a date. My chance at being part of the trip is stolen by a job I’ve held for a measly four days. The temp job asks me to go to St. Louis. I foolishly say yes. I need the money. Who doesn’t? Even those of us who believe we live under the radar can hear its signal now and again.
So seven friends who believe they know themselves drive seven hundred miles to check on an eighth who has become unrecognizable.
Or has he?
Shouldn’t this be a good thing? Didn’t Oliver leave the city for change?
Is it so concerning that we feel compelled to make a journey, a quest, of it?
To Oliver, then!
It certainly feels that important to Tracy as she drives west, Ever in the passenger seat, Ever never having driven a car in his life. They listen to good music, great music, and discuss things like the theater, New York City, and America. As they pass from Pennsylvania into Ohio, they can feel the release of the Big City. A pressure valve opened. Trees and sky ahead. So much of both.
In the other cars, practical Baum estimates distance and time, passing the hours with silent math. Karen reads in the passenger seat. Connie sleeps off a hangover in the back.
Morris and Rodney wave to the people they pass. They holler out Road Trip! They crank the music loud. Morris moons Baum and Karen.
As the caravan crosses from Ohio into Michigan, all are feeling pretty good about the decision to go. It’s an adventure. It’s new. It’s life.
They’re going to see a friend. Nothing more. Not much, anyway.
Yet, at a gas station near Detroit, Tracy texts me.
I just want him to be okay.
He will be.
I just want him to be Oliver.
By the time they reach Gibbons, Michigan, home of Oliver Carpenter’s farm, as Tracy has just gotten used to the sight of endless crops and endless fields, just as New York has faded into the unreal and this, the country, becomes the new setting, the new world, everybody knows we’ve done the right thing.
We’ve decided to check on a friend. I only wish I can be there, too.
Twelve wheels crunch gravel as they pull into the drive. The sun is still up.
They get out of their cars. They stretch. They can hardly believe how nice the place is.
They leave their bags for later and ascend the porch steps. Tracy imagines the Oliver she knows and loves living inside this picturesque farmhouse.
“Did he see us pull up?” Karen asks.
But as she lifts her hand to knock on the door, it opens.
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PhD in Business Administration: Information and Decision Sciences (IDS) Emphasis
Chicago's Public Research University in the Heart of a World-Class Business City
The UIC PhD in Business Administration with an area of emphasis in Information and Decision Sciences (IDS) offers advanced training in business statistics, machine learning and data mining, operations research and operations management. Research cutting across these disciplines is highly encouraged. Students are prepared to contribute to basic theoretical, advanced computational and/or data-driven research with equal emphasis on rigor and impact on business. Research contributions typically have an impact on operations, marketing, finance and/or accounting business functions in industries such as energy, retail, healthcare and banking.
A PhD in Business Administration with an area of emphasis in IDS equips students with analytical and methodological skills in statistics, large-scale data analysis, predictive analytics, social network analysis, operations and supply chain management, optimization, etc. We take an inter-disciplinary approach to problem solving, and our graduates are trained to take this holistic view. Today’s business challenges call for advanced graduates in both academia and industry.
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Admission Heading link
Admission is competitive and applicants are considered on an individual basis. The college considers applications for full time degree seeking status for the Fall term only. The deadline to submit the application, fee and required materials is January 15. Please see the admissions section of our catalog for application requirements.
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The PhD program requires at least 96 credit hours for students entering the program directly from the baccalaureate and 64 credit hours for those entering from a relevant masters degree.
A minimum of 32 hours of dissertation research is required. The course requirements fall into the three categories of foundational work, research specialization and business specialization
A. Foundational Courses
The student must demonstrate proficiency in basic quantitative methods by previous course work or by taking two courses in statistics, computing, or math, depending on student’s interests. Examples of foundational courses include:
- Applied Statistical Methods (STAT 381-48)
- Statistical Models and Methods for Business Analytics (IDS 575)
- Data structures and algorithms (CS 401/CS 501/IDS 517)
- Real Analysis (MATH 414)
B. Research Specialization Courses
A six-course depth requirement is required. The specific courses depend on the student’s interests and should be chosen in consultation with the research advisor. However, it is expected that the student gather substantial knowledge in a specific area to execute research. Qualifying exams at the end of third semester will be based on these courses or a subset thereof (see examination requirements section for details).
Students interested in machine learning, data mining, operations research, and operations management may choose from the following courses, but are not limited to them:
- Deterministic Optimization, Stochastic Optimization, Machine Learning/Data-Mining, Stochastic Processes, Network Analysis, Advanced Predictive Models (IDS 576)
- Big Data Analytics (IDS 561)
- Advanced Data Management (IDS 521)
- IDS Seminar (IDS 595)
Students interested in business statistics should choose the following three courses:
- Introduction to Probability (STAT401)
- Statistical Theory (STAT 411)
- Econometrics (ECON, 534)
In addition, three of the following five courses must be taken:
- Econometrics II (ECON 535)
- Bus Research & Forecasting I (ID S582/ECON 537)
- Bus Research & Forecasting II (IDS 583/ECON 538)
- Research Methodology I (IDS 577)
- Research Methodology II (IDS 578)
C. Business Specialization Courses
Students are required to take four business courses outside of their research specialization. Courses can be in topics such as operations management, accounting, marketing and finance. Three of these courses must belong to the same business area. In addition to broadening each student’s business exposure, these courses are especially useful for PhD students seeking academic appointments upon graduation. Some of these course requirements may be waived based on a student’s prior graduate training (e.g., MS or MBA).
Students in machine learning, data mining, operations research and operations management are expected to execute two summer research papers in the first and second summers of the PhD. Each summer paper will be advised by one or more faculty members. The performance on the first summer paper will be taken into account as part of the qualifying examination. Subsequently, students embark on their dissertation research, which can include the summer research papers.
Research and Examination Requirements
Students must pass a qualifying exam, preliminary exam (dissertation proposal), and a dissertation defense.
For students interested in operations research, machine learning and operations management, the qualifying examination is given at the end of the third semester of study and is based on foundational and specialized courses related to the area of the student’s interest and the first summer research paper.
For students specifically interested in business statistics, the qualifying exam is given at the end of the first year and is based on on STAT 401-411 and ECON 534.
The Preliminary Examination consists of the dissertation proposal examination. The preliminary committee includes at least five faculty members, not all five being from the same department.
For a full list of program requirements, visit the UIC Catalog.
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The student is required to register for 32 hours of PhD thesis research. The dissertation committee consists of (at least) five faculty members, not all five being from the same department. It is typically the same as the preliminary exam committee.
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- Cheng Chen, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
- Dachuan Chen, Nankai University
- Xiaowei Gong- IBM DemandTec, Foster City, CA
- Inna Khagleeva- State Street Bank (Boston) risk-model evaluation group
- Wendy Yu- BMO Harris Bank, Chicago
- Jing Cai- BlackRock, Hong Kong
- Yu Chen- BNY ConvergEx, Iselin, NJ
- Ziqian Huang- Catalina Marketing, Riverwoods, IL
- Nordia Thomas- Univ of Wisconsin – LaCrosse
- Cindy Kao- IBM DemandTec, Foster City, CA
- Jian Su- KPMG market risk group, New York, NY
- Jin Zhang- Discover Financial Services, Riverwoods, IL
- John Sparks- UIC Department of IDS
- Yuliya Yurova- Nova Southeastern Univ., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Yanli Cui- John Deere (financial portfolio management division), Peoria, IL
- Zhizin Kang- Univ of North Carolina – Pembroke
Airong Cai- IBM DemandTec, Foster City, CA
- Chen Chen- PNC, LaSalle St., Chicago
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Do you know any Christians who are not happy? How recently have you heard a Christian complain about a problem he or she was encountering?
God clearly promises pure joy to His children. So why are so many Christians unhappy, disgruntled, and some down right ugly?
What would need to change in your life for you to be able to say, “My life is full of pure joy!”
God’s path to pure joy is spelled out in James 1:2-4. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (NIV)
I memorized these verses over 25 years ago, but as I looked at these verses recently I saw a new insight. The path to pure joy is not having problems—the path to God’s pure joy is mine when I face my problems. Many people live with the false belief that if they had less problems, or if they had no problems—that is the path to pure joy. But this clearly contradicts the simple truth of God’s word.
What is our typical response to problems?
But our obsession with getting rid of the problem may cause us to miss what God wants us to learn. We blame it on the devil, failing to see God’s hand in it, not seizing this as an opportunity to draw closer to God and experience His pure joy.
Before you write me off and say, “Dave, you obviously don’t know about the problems I’m facing,” look with me at what James says about how to experience God’s pure joy.
James says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3 NIV) Every test, temptation, or trial is an opportunity to use God’s faith—His mighty power.
When I put God’s power to the test, will God fail me? Never! One reason I can have joy when I face my problems is that His power will see me through.
Who Pays When You Run From Your Problems?
When Jonah* decided to run from his problems, he had to pay—real cash. He paid to ride a boat headed the opposite direction of his problem.
But when he runs from one problem, he ends up right in the middle of another problem—a violent storm at sea.
The sailors on the ship fear for their lives, and end up throwing all their cargo overboard in an attempt to save their ship, and their lives.
Jonah finally admits he is the cause of all their problems and tells them to throw him overboard. These innocent sailors experience a great financial loss because of Jonah’s decision to run from his problem.
Only when Jonah faces his problem do the innocent sailors experience freedom from the damaging consequences of Jonah’s problems.
When Jonah faces his “problems”——going to preach to the city of Nineveh—a great revival comes, and thousands repent and turn to God.
*This story is found in the Bible in the book of Jonah.
Facing Your Problems Can be Painful
Tracey used drugs for several years. Every time she was arrested, her dad would bail her out. She always promised to change—but it never lasted. Soon she would be back to her addictions and her life of crime.
Arrested again for drug related crime, she pled with her father to bail her out again. He was ready to mortgage his home to pay bail. But her brother stepped in and convinced Dad not to bail her out.
So for 7 months she sat in jail. Forced to face her problems, she finally began to see the destruction going on in her life. She didn’t die in jail—she met God! Ladies from a local church came weekly for a Bible study. For the first time Tracey learned about Jesus and how to experience His salvation. She began to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
Since then she has been facing her problems, not running from them. She is now a student in Teen Challenge. Does she have joy? Lots of it! Does she still have problems—lots of them. The joy of Jesus has put a light in her eyes, and joy deep in her heart.
What brought her to the place of joy?—facing her problems.
But many of us are afraid to face our problems. We reason—“my problems cause me pain. Facing my problems will only increase the pain, so the best solution is to run from my problems.”
That was the logic that Reneé lived by for years. “Once I began facing my problems, I did encounter pain. But then I experienced God’s help and healing, and now I feel pretty good,” she said with a smile.
What to Do—Not How
Let’s be clear—James 1:2 tells us what we are to do, “consider it pure joy when you face trials of many kinds.” (NIV) But it does not give a detailed strategy on how to experience this pure joy. We need to look beyond this verse in James for that help.
James 1:3 gives a key part of the “how to” answer. Facing these problems is really a testing of my faith. These problems provide me the opportunity to learn how to use God’s faith—His power—in facing these problems.
God’s power is real and more than adequate. Your role is to prove to yourself that you can effectively handle God’s power in the context of this problem.
It’s much like a race car driver—the car has the power. But can the driver effectively use that power and complete the race and win? This takes perseverance.
When Someone Else’s Problems Affect You
James talks of facing “trials of many kinds.” Sometimes the problems are the results of our own decisions. Other trials are when somebody else’s problem causes damage in our lives.
In the Old Testament, a young man, David, went to visit his brothers who were at war with the Philistines. When he came to the camp, he found everyone trembling in fear because of Goliath.
When David offers to fight Goliath, his brothers get angry. But David’s offer is reported to the king. The king tries to get David to use his armor, which David declines. He goes out to battle Goliath, confident that God will give him the power to win.
“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head…. All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s and he will give all of you into our hands.’” (1 Samuel 17:45-47 NIV)
When David faced his problem—Goliath—God’s deliverance came quickly. David understood that the victory is the result of God’s power working through him. Clearly there was great joy as the army of Israel went to bed that night. But the greatest amount of “pure joy” must have been in David’s heart, because he had faced the problem—all the others were simply observers.
Not all our problems fit the David and Goliath situation.
Jessica was sexually abused by her stepfather for 10 years. As a young adult she lived with fierce rage against her stepfather and her mother who allowed this to continue for so many years. “Since coming to Christ, I’ve learned that God can bring healing into my life where I was so deeply damaged. God is restoring me—it’s a difficult process.”
“For many years I used drugs to hide the pain of abuse,” she said with a touch of sadness. “But now God is giving me freedom from my hurts of the past. I can now forgive those who hurt me and pray for them and have compassion for them.”
When God Doesn’t Take Your Problems Away
Paul talks of another kind of trial he faced as a missionary. He describes it as “a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.” (2 Corinthians 12:7 NIV) This is no tiny problem—this was a big time hassle. He even attributes it to Satan.
So what does Paul do? This mighty man of God prays—“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.” (2 Corinthians 12:8 NIV) Paul’s first, second, and third response to this problem was to cry out to God—“take it away!”
His first three responses were not to thank God for the problem. He did not rebuke the devil. He didn’t claim his deliverance. Sometimes claiming deliverance is really a form of denying reality. Paul pleads with God for deliverance.
God answers Paul—“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) No miraculous deliverance came from God—the problem stayed in Paul’s life.
Paul discovered the same truth James talks about, “You’ve got to face this problem, and God’s faith—His power—is available to you.” The revelation from God to Paul contains an awesome promise—“My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) God’s great power is available to help us deal “perfectly” with whatever test comes our way—especially when we are weak.
So how does Paul respond to God’s answer of “No,” when pleading for God to take away this problem? Does he get angry at God? Paul says, “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:9b-10 NIV)
Paul’s response shows that he chose to be happy even when the trial remained in his life. He now chose to delight in his weaknesses—why? Because that’s when God’s power can become perfect in him.
Paul’s joy is not based on problems—his focus is to delight on how God’s power can work in his life. The joy comes not in seeing the problem go away, the joy comes in seeing God’s power at work in his life.
The Path to Perseverance
This problem stayed in Paul’s life—perhaps for years! Which brings us to the next part of James' explanation of the path to joy—“the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:3b NIV) We don’t need perseverance for the quick solution. We need perseverance for the long haul—for the problems that just don’t go away.
Have you been facing a trial in your life for 5 years? or 20 years? Both Paul and James have the answer for you. God’s faith—God’s power—is available to see you through. That’s what perseverance is all about!
Many Christians don’t want to hear this, but God’s word clearly states it—some problems are here to stay for a long time.
Every day I get letters from people asking me to pray for their unsaved husband, or wife, or children. “My husband is addicted to drugs.” “Pray for my 12 year old granddaughter with a liver disease.” “Pray for my hateful neighbors.” “My daughter is living with an abusive husband. Pray for her.”
God’s awesome power is available to help us face the long term problem situations, not just for instant miracles. God’s power is available to help us develop perseverance as we face trials every day. When those trials are someone else’s problem “dumping garbage at our feet,” we can’t force that person to change. But we can use God’s power to respond to the situation with godly character.
I recently talked to a young married man. He struggles with sexual temptations, desiring a friendship with a certain woman. He’s hoping she will find a husband. But the solution is not for the other person to change. He must face his own problem even if the other person never changes.
Taking Hold of God’s Joy
It’s easy to tell someone else, “You should consider it pure joy when you face trials. God will help you!”
But to move into this place of pure joy yourself—when you are living with a problem—this can be very tough!
So how can you possess this “pure joy” when you are living with a major problem? You may have to do some tough self-talk. Paul talked about his struggle—“I take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5)
You may have to do serious battle with your thoughts and emotions. Begin by standing on God’s truth, and keep His truth close to your heart. “I’m going to claim this promise of God for me today.”
Tim, a young college student, described his battle this way. “I have to keep rehearsing God’s truth, because if I listen to my emotions, I get confused.”
You may not feel joy as you face this problem—so fight to take hold of that joy! You’ve got to fix your eyes on Jesus and stand in His truth.
One strategy that may help you is to write down the problem you are facing and then write how you will respond to this problem today.
For example, “As I go through this day, and face this problem, I will quote James 1:2-4.” Or find another verse that speaks directly to the problem in your life.
You can make a list of the specific lessons God is teaching you through this problem. “I will look for God’s power to respond in His way to this problem.”
You can set as your goal, “I will do God’s will today in spite of this problem in my life.” Don’t let this problem rob you of the joy of completing what God wants you to do today.
At the end of the day, look for those “seconds of joy” you experienced today. Then look for the “minutes of joy” you experienced—then the hours of joy.
Tomorrow the battle to experience pure joy may have to start again with seizing “seconds of joy” before you find the “minutes” and “hours” of joy. But if you pursue God’s way of responding to each situation that you face today, you can possess this “pure joy” and accomplish all that God has for you to do today.
Joy is Not the Goal
The “pure joy” should not be our goal. This joy is the benefit of facing each problem with God’s help, and responding the way He wants us to.
If guilt, anger, sadness, depression, hopelessness or other negative emotions and attitudes seem to overwhelm you, it’s time to stand up and fight. Not the other people causing the problem—but fight your attitudes and emotions. “I refuse to allow these negative feelings to dominate me.”
Instead, you can choose to fix your eyes on Jesus and seize hold of His peace and joy, and walk in obedience to Him.
Every day you may need to do a major “housing cleaning” of your thoughts. The old negative thoughts may return every day—but you can choose to stand on God’s truth. Or you can go with the old familiar paths—back to anger, fear, frustration, etc.
Joshua in the Old Testament threw down a challenge to his people—“choose today whom you will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Pure joy is the hidden reward that comes with each problem. And with these problems comes the path to maturity.
God’s Path to Maturity
James offers more benefits as we face our problems—over the long haul. “Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:4 NIV)
We all want to be “mature and complete.” But God, just give me your blessing! Let this be my path to spiritual maturity!
But God’s word is clear—the path to maturity is learning how to face our problems with His power. God promises He will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5)
Our own decisions have taken us down paths filled with all kinds of problems. God’s solution requires us to do more than face our problems. He also calls us to be His disciples—to follow Him. Some of our problems are the result of failing to follow Him. We went our own way, and ended up in a big mess.
“Dealing with the immaturity of others really irritated me,” states John, a successful businessman. “I found these people made me angry and frustrated. I faced these problems every day—responding with anger—which only created more problems.”
It was only when John began to take a closer look at how God wanted him to respond that he began to experience God’s victory in his life. Facing our problems in our own strength, using our own wisdom, can be the formula for disaster, not joy.
Paul discovered the secret of joy in his life—learning to let God’s power work through him in his times of weakness. Pure joy is yours if you will simply reach out and take it—with the “strings” God attaches—face trials of many kinds, and use His power to deal with them.
As you look at the problems in your life today—take time to do a reality check in 2 areas. First, what are your attitudes toward this problem? What is the attitude Jesus would have toward this problem?
Second, what are the tools and strategies you will use to face this problem and respond God’s way? God has an abundance of pure joy waiting for each of His children. As we approach the days ahead, we can have confidence that no problem will be too big for God—His power will see us through.
The more problems we face, the greater our potential to experience God’s pure joy. God’s promise to Paul is also for you, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
Uncertain About How to Face Your Problems?
“I just found marijuana in your son’s suitcase. What do you want me to do?” My mom was calling from half way across the country.
I had not seen my teenage sons in over four years. Because of my lifestyle of drug addiction I had lost custody of them, and was prohibited from having contact with them. Six months ago I finally came to the end of my rope. After 20 years of addiction I cried out for help. My mom had helped me get into Teen Challenge.
Now my mom wanted me to solve a problem that was out of my control. “Mom, I don’t know what to do, but I will call you back with an answer.”
I went to the prayer room and cried out to God—what should I do? In past years I knew exactly how to run from my problems. If I couldn’t run, I knew how to get others to rescue me. Facing my problems has been a difficult change since becoming a Christian. As I prayed, God’s peace replaced the anxiety in my heart.
“Mom, I want you to call the boy’s father and tell them exactly what you found. And if he is not willing to deal with this, then call the police.”
It was not an easy phone call to make, but I’m finding that when I face my problems, God is there to help me. I’m learning to stand on the promise of James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” (NIV)
*Name changed to protect identity of those involved.
Got Problems? God is Complimenting You!
When a problem comes your way, your first reaction may be dismay, anger, irritation, etc. But as you choose to pursue God’s response, you can discover His pure joy.
What you think about the problem will have a major impact on your emotions. So begin to look at each problem in your life as a compliment from God. He trusts you, He believes in you to respond appropriately. He promised never to tempt you beyond your ability, as you rely on His power to help you. (See 1 Corinthians 10:13)
Don’t Look for Shortcuts to Joy
King David writes in that most familiar Psalm 23—“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 NIV) David sees the path taking him through the valley, not discovering a short-cut around it.
We can have the same confidence that David had as we walk through our dark valleys, so close to death’s door we see its shadow.
Who’s in Control?
Some problems that come our way are out of our control. That is a problem for some people—they want to be in control!
But God doesn’t promise pure joy to those who control the problems of others. His joy is promised to those who face their own problems.
Jesus often faced criticism and problems from people who hated him. His solution was not to force others to change. His solution was to respond the way God wanted Him to respond no matter how others responded.
Copyright © 1999, 2006 by David Batty. Used by permission.
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A two-car accident totaled one vehicle in Midwest City Monday afternoon.
Officials say a PT Cruiser and pickup truck collided a little after 1 p.m. at Southeast 15th and Midwest Boulevard.
The driver of the PT Cruiser, an elderly man, was shaken up, but not seriously injured and treated at the scene.
Police directed traffic while the scene was cleaned up, but no lanes were shut down.
It was not raining at the time of the accident. Police are investigating the cause of the wreck. It's unknown if either driver will be cited.
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Purefit Keto Review: If you were tired of finding something that helps you to lose weight and stay fit at the same time. You have got the right place from today, we will tell you about a great program in which there is dual function.
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- 1 What is all about PureFit Keto?
- 2 Why do you need to choose Purefit Keto?
- 3 PureFit Keto Ingredients and their work
- 4 How does Purefit Keto work on your body?
- 5 How to Use PureFit Keto Diet Pills?
- 6 Advantages of Purefit Keto
- 7 PureFit Keto > Possible Side Effects
- 8 What are the People Views about Purefit Keto?
- 9 What is Cost and Price for Purefit Keto?
- 10 Where to Find or Buy Purefit Keto?
- 11 Purefit Keto Reviews – Conclusion:
What is all about PureFit Keto?
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How does Purefit Keto work on your body?
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How to Use PureFit Keto Diet Pills?
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PureFit Keto > Possible Side Effects
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What are the People Views about Purefit Keto?
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Purefit Keto Reviews – Conclusion:
When we come to the Purefit Keto Shark Tank Reviews conclusion. It shows that it may be a great supplement to lose weight safely and naturally. That is widely using by the most of the people for losing weight. It is all natural weight loss supplement that enhances your metabolism rate and reduces the stubborn fat that presents in your body for a long time. The uses of it make you happy, and you feel more energized, fit and slim.
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Can Commercial Cattlemen Make AI Pay?
Published on Fri, 06/12/2009 - 2:46pm
Suppose you gathered up exactly one hundred cow-calf producers representing a true cross-section of the commercial industry. And just suppose you asked all among the crowd who currently use artificial insemination in their operations to raise their hands. It’s likely there would be no more than eight hands waving in the air. There would be even fewer if you asked how many producers were practicing AI on mature cows. The simple fact is that most commercial producers shy away from AI. Of those that do use AI, most use it only for breeding replacement heifers.
“I think, as an industry, we have made people think that AI is very difficult,” says Herb Holzapfel, of Willow, California. “I happen to be living proof that it is not.”
Holzapfel is a veteran of AI, who introduced the technology to his commercial operation more than 30 years ago. Like a lot of producers, he started by artificially breeding replacement heifers. But for a lot of years now, AI has been applied to mature cows as well.
Holzapfel says many people seem to think success with AI depends on having fancy facilities. But he and his wife, Ginger, have bred heifers and cows in a variety of situations, including very simple facilities fashioned from portable panels.
“Facilities can be whatever you have on the ranch. Any chute set-up that you are presently using can be made to work for an AI program,” states Holzapfel. “We still breed in what I would call plain ol’ commercial ranch facilities.”
Anderson Land and Cattle Company has been using synchronized AI nearly as long as Holzapfel. Clay Anderson, his brother, Jason, and their mother, Gayle, share in the management of the operation near Oberlin, Kansas. Anderson says many of their neighbors perceive AI as requiring too much time and labor. Granted, cattle have to be put through the chute a few times for estrus synchronization and insemination. It does take planning to schedule the work and do it right. But Anderson says modern synchronization protocols for timed AI can dramatically reduce the time devoted to heat detection. He thinks devoting a few days to careful implementation of AI pays ample dividends.
“Synchronized AI means more cows are bred on the first heat cycle. So more calves are born early and they’re closer in age,” says Anderson. “Certainly, the calves are sired by better bulls than we could afford to own and use naturally. With AI, we access some of the best-proven genetics available, using a $40,000 or $50,000 sire, at a cost of about $20 per calf. AI consistently delivers above average returns on the cattle we market, and we’re improving our cow herd faster with the AI-sired replacement females we keep.”
Among cattle finished in the Andersons’ own feedlot and marketed in 2008, 84 percent achieved a Choice carcass quality grade –a far cry from the 46 percent of the mid 1970s. In just the last four years, the number of Yield Grade 4 carcasses has been reduced by 10 percent. Yield Grade 1 carcasses are up by 10 percent and the number qualifying for Yield Grade 2 increased by 16 percent. Anderson credits these improvements to sire selection based on the high-accuracy EPD (expected progeny difference) values of AI sires, and a focus on improving carcass merit while maintaining the herd’s strong maternal traits.
Anderson and Holzapfel believe more commercial producers could make AI work. Whether they sell feeder cattle like Holzapfel, or retain ownership through the feedlot like Anderson, AI provides opportunity to improve the value of cattle marketed. Of course, the true measure of success with AI would be increased net return from the cow-calf enterprise. Tim Sutphin, who operates Hillwinds Farm, near Dublin, Virginia, says net return is the one measure he seeks to maximize.
“I believe some of the best ways to increase net return is through estrous synchronization, artificial insemination and retained ownership through slaughter,” says Sutphin. “These things, in combination, have made a big difference in our bottom line.”
Since 1999, Sutphin has applied synchronized AI on a whole herd basis. All cows are inseminated on day one of the breeding season, after which clean-up bulls are turned into the pasture. Sutphin has put his pencil to it and found that AI does cost more than natural service. His figures show the cost of one-time AI, including semen, synchronization protocol, and other costs, is about $39 per pregnant cow. That’s assuming a 65% conception rate with AI. According to Sutphin’s calculations, using a $2,800 bull for four years, and assuming a 90 percent conception rate, puts the cost of natural service at about $33 per pregnant cow. That makes the cost of AI $6 per pregnant cow higher.
However, Sutphin cites a two percent improvement in pregnancy rate since implementing AI, with more calves born early in the calving season. Typically, pregnancy rates range from 95 to 97.5 percent, with 85 to 90 percent of calves born in the first 30 days of a 65-day calving period.
AI-sired calves are about 27 days older than the average age of calves resulting from natural service. The average age of all calves is 16 days older than before AI was implemented.
In Sutphin’s experience, there is less dystocia among cows bred AI. He credits the difference to the higher accuracy of birth weight and calving ease EPDs for the AI sires, compared to unproven bulls used naturally. Sutphin’s older AI-sired calves also appear to have more resistance to pneumonia and scours. From birth through harvest, treatment costs and death losses are lower for AI-sired calves.
Also credited to the use of proven genetics is the increased feed yard performance and carcass merit of AI-sired calves. Sutphin has even looked at how saving AI-sired replacement females has influenced the value of marketed animals and improved net return to the operation.
“The value of our calves has improved with increasing AI influence,” states Sutphin. “If we compare a calf that is AI-sired and out an AI-sired cow, with a calf that is sired by a clean-up bull and a non-AI-sired cow, the difference in the end value is as much as $175. That’s worth the little bit extra that it costs to AI.”
Representatives of AI technology suppliers (bull studs) generally agree that most commercial producers practicing AI still focus primarily on breeding yearling heifers to sires promising calving ease combined with performance. These producers seek benefits including lower labor requirements during a short calving season, and better performing calves out of first-calf heifers. However, development of modern synchronization protocols for timed AI has caused more producers to think about breeding cows.
Many of those producers also retain ownership of calves all the way to harvest. It has been said that producers who market fed cattle have a better chance of earning premium prices reflected by genetics available through AI. Herb Holzapfel believes calf-sellers also can claim rewards for cattle with “added value” associated with more uniform age
and weight and genetics known for performance and quality.
“Our steers consistently sell above the average market price and our heifers are sought-after,” says Holzapfel. “I believe if you are going to be in the ranching business in the future, your very existence will depend on your ability to supply a better, more consistent product. I don’t know of a better way than with AI.”
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Your Team Could Win the Cup This Year If....?
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08-09-2014, 12:49 AM
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Kevin Lowe invests Daryl Katz's entire fortune on creating a time machine. He is successful. He uses the time machine to go to the 80s, acquire Wayne Gretzky, and bring him back the present, where he signs him and slots him on a line with Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle. Gretzky puts up a 200 point season and Hall gets at least 70 goals.
Even then there'd only be like a 20% chance that we made the playoffs.
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Power Plant Dam Project
In early 1960's PPL Installed a powerhouse at the top of Nichols Gap.
In 2004 the crew upgraded all the pipe supports to steel. In the spring of 2015 we widened the gap in between the road and gave the pipe stronger support braces.
The last corner before you hit the straight stretch
Alta Vista & Brownsboro- Meridian
Brophy Rd, Eagle Point Irrigation Office location
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Faberware is a known brand, but it isn’t exactly famous. On the other hand, as you know, Philips is the bestseller out there. So obviously, these two weren’t going to be the same. However, you might end up wondering how exactly are they different.
Well, fret not because Corrie Cooks is here to help you out. In today’s article, we are going to take a look at how they are different from each other. Feel interested yet? Well then don’t go anywhere and read this article till the very end. We hope that you’d be able to decide between them by the time you’re done with this article.
What are the main features of the Faberware Air Fryers?
The Faberware Air Fryers are pretty cool, to be really honest with you. I never understood why they’re not famous. I guess they are just one of those that never get as popular as they deserve to be. Anyway, it is important for us to take a detailed and close look at all their features. So, the main features of the Fabererware Air Fryers might be summed up in the following words:
- Faberware Air Fryer is a manual model. IT dos not have all the digitization that several other models do. This might make it seem comparatively useless, and it sort of it sos. But in reality, tit still provides you with a much higher level of functionality than several digital models do, making it actually worth it.
- Of course, it can’t provide you with presets and all, but it still is quite versatile. Even more, it is also durable to make up for the lost parts on functionality and that makes this a really great model for you and your family.
- It has a really unique look and it looks beautiful. This is a really great thing for an Air Fryer. This Air Fryer is actually really beautiful and I love the way that it looks.
- Again, it also provides you with a capacity of 3.2 Quarts, making it a great choice for you and your family. Most Air fryers are either too small or too big but this has an ideal size. That’s a really great thing and a really positive factor.
- Even from an economic perspective, it has a pretty affordable price. This makes it a great model for everyone to go for.
- The Faberware Multi Functional Air Fryer also provides you with temperature control. We might once again recall the T-fal ActiFry without the temperature control for reference.
The Philips Air Fryers: A model-based study
Philips offers quite a few models. In this article, we’re going to look at the top 3 models that Philip offers. These are also the tp 3 models in the whole Air Fryer industry. So, let us take a look at them one by one:
First of all comes the bestselling model. This is not only the bestselling model of Philips but also the bestselling Air Fryer in the world. This is thus one of those models that we can’t leave without discussion. So, the main features of the Philips Avance XL are as follows:
- It has a capacity of 2.65 Pounds.
- There’s an option for you to select your desired temperature.
- There’s a custom preset which you can program. It’s called the “smart feature” or the “Smart preset” here.
- You can also avail of the ON/OFF indicator which would show if the device is working or not.
- This model is also pretty expensive and several people don’t like it because of that.
- And finally of course, you get two colors (Black and white) to choose from.
Philips Viva is a series by Philips with two prominent models. Both of them are almost the same except for their interface. The
HD9230 is the model with the digital interface. The main features of this model might be summed up in the following words:
- It rightfully boasts of a digital interface, as I just said.
- It’s easier to use than it’s manual counterpart. It’s also easier to operate and keep an eye on.
- It is one of those models which are really much more expensive than they could have been.
- It has a capacity of 1.8 pounds. This is a pretty limited capacity.
And finally, the manual model of the trio which is the best selling manual model in the Air Fryer Industry. This is the manual counterpart of the Philips Viva HD9230 Air Fryer. The main features of this model might be summed up in the following words:
- As I just remarked, this one has a manual interface.
- It’s a really durable model that pays off your investment in the long run.
- It also has two color options for you: Black and White. The price might depend on your choice.
- And of course, just like its digital counterpart, it also has a capacity of 1.8 pounds.
Which one should I go for and why?
Well, this can easily be explained if we take consider the differences between them. They are different enough for us to be easily able to choose between them.
If you are looking for a manual model, Philips HD9220 Air Fryer is the only option here. However, all the other models have a digital interface.
If you are looking for one with a large capacity, check out the Philips Avance XL with a capacity of 2.65 pounds. If you want something larger, check out the 16 Quart Big Boss Air Fryer.
Finally, if you want the most economic option, please check out the Faberware Air Fryer. However, if you want something even more economic, check out the Bella Air Fryer.
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When classes are cancelled due to inclement weather or for other reasons, faculty members have the following options to make up for missed class time:
- accommodate for the missed instructional time within remaining class meeting times
- assign additional material outside of class (e.g. additional readings or assignments, online media, or a recorded lecture)
- schedule an on-site make-up class at a time acceptable to all class members (the Registrar’s office can assist faculty with identifying times that work with students’ schedules; Administrative Assistants in your building can help with finding rooms)
- schedule a synchronous online make-up class (not on the day classes are cancelled) at a time acceptable to all class members
The faculty member’s right to change the syllabus to make-up for missed class time should be made clear to students. Faculty are encouraged to add a statement to their syllabi making this expectation explicit, e.g. “In the case that the College cancels classes due to inclement weather or other unforeseen reasons, students may be expected to complete additional work outside of class or to attend a make-up class scheduled by the professor.”
How will the decision be made to schedule a make-up day/evening?
The College will only schedule a “make-up day” (or make-up evening) if the number of class meetings per week for any day of the week falls below 13.
How will make-up days be scheduled?
- If more than one day of class is cancelled, the Senior Leadership will work with the Faculty Senate leadership and the Registrar’s Office to decide how to make-up the class time.
- If the number of class meetings falls below 13, the first of the two Reading Days will be used as a make-up day.
- If additional days are cancelled, the Senior Leadership will work with the Faculty Senate leadership and the Registrar’s Office to consider whether one or more of the following options will be used to make-up the additional class time:
- Thursday before Easter (day classes)
- Monday after Easter (for day or evening classes)
- A Saturday before the last week of classes
Campus Resources Available for Substitution
The following offices provide programming that could be scheduled instead of cancelling class. As much notice as possible should be provided when offering one of the classes below, as they are offered based on the availability of the sponsoring department. This is a great option if you know you will be absent for a conference, family engagement etc. when planning your syllabus for the semester.
Lead with Courage: Responding to Everyday Bias on Campus
This training session is designed to give community members knowledge, skills, and awareness to become pro-social bystanders in the Stonehill Community and beyond. Participants will:
- Learn about different types of bystanders and their actions.
- Better understand our Stonehill community expectations about bystander intervention.
- Develop a common language around microaggressions, bias incidents, and hate crimes.
- Learn techniques to become a pro-social bystander.
- Learn more about campus resources to support bystander intervention
Facilitators: Members of the Bias Incident Prevention & Response Team
Available: As a scheduled class
Contact: Constanza Cabello, Director of Intercultural Affairs, firstname.lastname@example.org
Information Skills Instruction
- Evaluating online information
- Evaluating the reliability and biases of websites
- Selecting and researching within databases relevant for your discipline
- Additional research support topics.
- For sample ideas and lessons, please visit Library Information Skills Curriculum and our Class/Activity Plans
Facilitators: Members of the Library Staff
Available: As a scheduled class
Contact: email@example.com or call 508-565-1203 to schedule.
Career Development Center Workshops
The Career Development Center offers many programs that could be offered in place of a class meeting. To see what options are available, visit their Programming Opportunities page.
Facilitators: Career Development Center
Available: As a scheduled class but will consider last minute requests
Contact: Andrew Leahy or office liaison
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PNY XLR8 Liquid Cooled GTX 580 OC 1.5GB ReviewManufacturer: PNY
UK price (as reviewed): £439.99 (inc VAT)
US price (as reviewed): $519.99 (ex tax)
It used to be the case that your CPU was top priority when it came to water-cooling your PC. However, with the latest super-quiet high-end air coolers such as Be Quiet's Dark Rock Advanced
able to tame the likes of Intel's Core i5-2500K, even when it's overclocked to 5GHz, it's not surprising that the focus has shifted.
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Your graphics card is far more likely to be the noisiest component inside your case these days, and with power consumption at record levels with the current generations of DirectX 11 hardware, given the choice, you could well see far more benefit if you water-cool your graphics card rather than your CPU. The benefits are two-fold - reduced noise (a couple of slow-spinning 120mm fans are far quieter than a stock GTX 580 1.5GB cooler, especially in games) and better cooling, which in turn usually means more overclocking headroom too.
Of course, buying a pump, reservoir, tubing, fittings and a waterblock isn't a pleasant experience for your wallet. Even a double 120mm-fan radiator-based setup will set you back £200, and that's before you've done the essential research into the dark arts of water cooling.
Most water-cooled graphics cards we've seen have simply bolted a third party waterblock to a reference PCB. However, PNY has gone one step further and enlisted the help of Asetek to provide a ready-to-use product that should only take a little more time to install than an air-cooled graphics card.
The XLR8 Liquid Cooled GTX 580 OC 1.5GB is equipped with an all-in-one pump, waterblock and radiator in a pre-filled loop that's already attached to the PCB. It's a sealed unit, so there's no filling, bleeding or maintenance of any kind required, and the barbs held up fine during testing, even when we were squishing in the tubing behind the CPU cooler, and the tubing proved very resilient to kinking too.
Somewhat bizarrely, the waterblock only cools the GPU - PNY has left the stock cooler in place to cool the rest of the hot spots on the PCB, with the exhaust being directed to the end of the graphics card as normal. A single half-height radiator is included, with a fairly dense array of fins, along with a 120mm PowerLogic PLA12025S12M 1,700rpm fan and screws to mount it (and the radiator) to a nearby 120mm fan mount. We installed this in the rear exhaust slot of our Antec Twelve Hundred case - this meant drawing in air from the CPU cooler, but the tubing wasn't long enough to allow installation in any other locations.
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At £439, the XLR8 GTX 580 1.5GB is roughly £60 more expensive than an air-cooled card - this is less than the price of a full-cover waterblock alone, although we'll have to see how well the somewhat skinny radiator deals with an overclocked GTX 580 1.5GB. Speaking of overclocking, PNY has also applied a monstrous overclock to the XLR8 GTX 580. The core speed has been bumped to 857MHz - even faster than the MSI N580GTX Lightning Xtreme Edition
. The memory has also been overclocked - to an effective 4.212GHz - again faster than the MSI card. This alone should mean the XLR8 GTX 580 has some serious weight to throw around.
- Graphics processor Nvidia GeForce GTX 580, 857MHz
- Pipeline 512 stream processors (1,714MHz), 48 ROPs
- Memory 1.5GB GDDR5, 4,212MHz effective
- Bandwidth 202.18GB/sec, 384-bit interface
- Compatibility DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.1
- Outputs/Inputs 2 x DVI, mini-HDMI, 2 x SLI
- Power connections 2 x 8-pin PCI-E, side-mounted
- Size 270mm long, double-slot
- Warranty Five years
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TERUYUKI NOBUCHIKA: Still Air CD Oktaf
Japanese composer Nobuchika is well revered in his homeland, composing music for movies, documentaries and TV. Given this as a starting block it’s easy to expect great things when playing one of his albums; and safe to say this doesn’t disappoint.
‘Still Air’ is TN’s third solo output, concentrating on abstract ambient, programming and electronics that play with analogue instrumentation. The end result is an album that touches on ethereal sensibilities, with a beautiful array of harmonies spread out over the course of eight tracks.
Driving undercurrents build a sense of urgency within the high end reverberated pads; and the stuttering notes pull emotionally on tracks such as ‘Erosion’, with just enough obscurity to keep the listener on their toes, without any undue alienation.
As an ambient album this falls within the gentler end of the scale. Adventurous and dramatic, there is much within the walls of this release to enjoy and I shall be actively seeking out his previous two affairs.
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Biofield Tuning is a form of sound therapy that resets the energy field around your body (the biofield, also called the aura) and relaxes the nervous system.
Using tuning forks, a practitioner identifies areas of energetic disruption and restores them to balance.
A balanced biofield helps people:
Whatever imbalance you are experiencing, Biofield Tuning may help.
If you have the constant feeling of wanting more—to make a bigger contribution, or to be living your true purpose—you’re probably ready for an energy realignment.
Biofield Tuning can release tension and disruption, giving you the ability to clarify your decision-making process and to move ahead.
One of the most consistent experiences with Biofield Tuning is feeling more calm, balanced, and centered.
This frees you up to move forward with what matters in life.
Overthinking can have real consequences. It affects your beliefs about yourself and your life. It impacts your physical health. And, ultimately, it undermines the things you want to accomplish.
Balanced energy can help get you out of dangerous thinking loops and free you to make clear-headed choices.
The belief that the world will fall apart without you (“If I don’t do this, no one will”) keep you stuck, spinning, and trapped. Often, this outlook is the result of a history of trauma.
When the energy flow gets blocked or stuck, stress, discomfort and dysfunction happen. Physically, mentally and emotionally.
Some people have experienced so much physical and non-physical trauma that it can impact their ability to function day-to-day. Biofield Tuning helps them have more ease and peace within themselves. And they have an easier time managing the daily stresses of life and relationships.
Here is a testimonial. “I took a bad fall and sprained my wrist. It was swollen and bruised. Sandra did a distance session. As she worked, the bruise faded, and I was able to close my hand, and move my wrist through gentle range of
I’m seeing people’s long term symptoms improve, and function increase with a variety of chronic issues.
In the video this came from, Oly walks across the floor.
It is recommended to have at least three sessions, so a significant shift becomes noticeable. And single sessions are available.
Because the issues being addressed during the session will be general, as opposed to individually specific, some people experience less noticeable change. Group sessions may actually be more powerful, because of the group energy and dynamic.
Group sessions are more affordable than individual sessions.
If you’re not sure where to begin, get in touch. I’m happy to help you
decide what is right for you.
Let’s schedule a complimentary Discover What’s Possible consultation.
Learn more about Biofield Tuning and Human Design. Join me as I share online events, podcast interviews, and online videos.
Experience healing, success & freedom.
We respect your privacy and the confidentiality of your information.
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Skills Superb (+5): Guns, Presence Great (+4): Lore, Athletics Good (+3): Investigation, Endurance Fair (+2): Resources, Discipline, Driving Average (+1): Conviction, Alertness, Scholarship, Empathy
You may use Guns to make declarations (see page 116) about the type of ammunition you happen to be carrying on your person at any one time. For a fate point you may even declare that you're carrying very unusual ammunition, such as bullets cast from inherited silver or hollow points filled with holy water.
You are adept at building, modifying, and repairing firearms. You may use Guns instead of Craftsmanship to build and repair firearms (see the Build and Repair trappings, page 125). In addition, when using a firearm you have personally built or modified you deal an extra +1 damage on a successful hit.
Marked by Minor Power: You've been marked by the Spring Court, which is a ghost of its former power, in a way recognizable to those with a magical affinity. Such people and creatures will see your affiliation, but won't be impressed by the association. If you absolutely must conceal this mark, you can, but it takes some concentration—use any appropriate skill (Stealth or Deceit, usually) restricted by Discipline to do so, but you can’t do anything stressful (like combat) without dropping the concealment.
Arcane Senses: Even with your third eye closed you have heightened arcane senses. You may use Lore as if it were an arcane Investigation skill as well as an arcane Alertness skill. You also gain +1 to Lore when using it in this fashion. Wizard's Touch: As another aspect of your arcane senses, when you touch another being who has some magic potential, the GM may ask you to roll Lore to catch just a hint of a "spark" - indicating their nature as something other than mundanely mortal. Even on a failed roll, you might experience some sort of sense that something is "off", without being able to pin it down. Opening the Third Eye: You may use the Sight to fully open your third eye, with all of the risks and rewards that come with it. See page 223 for details on how the Sight works.
Rift Sense. You're able to sense places where the fabric of reality is weak, allowing easy passage into or out of the Nevernever. You may use Investigation or Lore to find such places. Rift Maker. You are able to tear a temporary hole between this world and the next, allowing people and things to pass into or out of the Nevernever for a few seconds (it takes a true spellcaster to hold a rift open for longer). You may only do this once per scene (or per hour, if more appropriate). Some supernatural power-players will get a bit agitated or excited about this, however, since this inevitably weakens the fabric between the Nevernever and our own world in a given location. Strange Worlds. By dint of using this ability and not, y'know, dying or getting enslaved in Faerie or the like, you've had enough exposure to the Nevernever to have a degree of familiarity with it. All Lore and Survival checks regarding the geography of the Nevernever and other trivia involving it are made at +2, and you may use Lore instead of Survival while there.
Ruben, I was thinking if even while she is still a mortal, we could use her trouble Aspect "Am I Mad or Haunted?" for plot-related issues. Nothing major, but on situations where she could, for example, have a "hunch" and take the right door (just a poor example), instead I invoke the aspect so she hears a voice telling her to take the right door. Of course, that could work the other way too, making her choose the wrong door (or whatever) instead.
I'm also thinking on a better High Concept. Supernatural Geek hardly seems interesting... I've thought about changing "Am I Mad or Haunted?" from Trouble to High Concept and coming up with a new Trouble. Thoughts?
Hmn, seeing that it tormented her entire childhood and pretty much defined who she is, I'd argue against that... But I see where you're coming from. Though just using Tormented Supernatural Geek would be almost the same as what her other aspects already tell, and I don't see much invoke/compel potential in that... :/
On the subject of the high concept I think that Supernatural Geek works well enough for now. If anything I might change "What Do I really Think About Mikhel" before anything else, as it's the least useful of your aspects.
I was thinking it on the spirit of introducing a character, more than the exact wording. Through it, invokes/compels could be used related to the NPC Mikhel... Though you said your thoughts on that already, so I can change it if necessary (and if the aspect isn't needed to introduce the NPC)
Ah yes, also, in her novel I was thinking of making Alissa confront a supernatural threat and be saved by Mikhel (if only because that's the only way she would survive such an encounter). I had thought about the threat being another White Court vampire, to provide the hook of the White Court and maybe dissension within it in Portland, but I'm taking suggestions to what that threat could be.
Also needed is feedback on the custom stunt I created, On-line Contacts, to see if its okay. I figure that she should be pretty apt at gathering information through the internet, but the straight Contacts skill didn't make much sense for her.
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Check out these numbers with 2:50 left in the game:
Biedrins 21 points, 10-for-15 shooting, 13 rebounds, 36 minutes
P. Gasol 16 points, 6-for-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, 37 minutes
The Warriors are even dumping it down to Biedrins against Gasol. Andris, with Pau on his back, dribbled to the middle, faked baseline, faked back to the middle, then went back to the baseline for an easy layup on Pau. Gasol was toast.
I’ll tell you what. I wouldn’t trade for Pau. For Nellie’s system, Biedrins is better and cheaper. He runs the floor better, he doesn’t need as many touches (though he should get more with that field goal percentage) to have an impact on the game. Did I say he was cheaper?
This dude Andris contines to impress me. If his offensive game continues to progress as it is, this dude will be a beast.
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Establishing an omnichannel marketing strategy is quite important in the current market. Statistics show that 20% of consumers use their mobile devices to find or redeem coupons and even lookup product information while in the physical stores. Statistics further show that consumers are more likely to make a purchase when […]
Accurate inventory management is important for the success of your business. The problem is managing your inventory often feels like you are walking on eggshells. Not having adequate inventory usually means you might lose sales whereas having too much inventory is too expensive for your business. Efficient inventory management software […]
What is PIM? Today various ecommerce sites, other online channels and mobile search are where consumers head to when searching for information on products. According to Retail dive, more than 65% of consumers conduct online product research before stepping foot in a store.
When it comes to the retail business, proper inventory management is the key to keeping your business from going under. The problem is that keeping track of inventory is one of the most difficult things you can do. On a daily basis, you get to deal with sales, new receipts, […]
Finding the inventory management software that suits your organization’s needs can be a task. There are so many systems out there that you have to pick from and not all of them will deliver what they claim. As a result of this, there are many questions you need to ask […]
“SMEs Go Digital” – A workshop conducted by Mr. Prem Prakash of Inspire Pte Ltd in collaboration with SICCI on 18th July 2017 with an objective to share actionable insights on digitalisation today.
A Retail voucher or coupon has three core elements namely; value/advantage, expiry date and conditions Value or advantage A good voucher will give the consumer a good value that entices him or her to use it. The value is often a discount or cash reward. If you have your consumers shopping data, you […]
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. This is business process management software that makes it possible for an organization to use a system of integrated applications in the management of the business as well as the automation of several back office functions that pertain to technology, human resources and services.
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Today was all about beauty and family creations. Went for walks, coffees and beauté by my beautiful sister (check my perfect purple nails).
I'm happy about today's outfit because I finally started to have things in my wardrobe that actually I make! Like this pencil skirt. It's made by me and I feel beyond happy about it.
Stay tuned and more things are coming..
Handmade skirt by me, Marina Galanti bag, Zara bomber jacket, Stradivarius turtleneck, Tally Weijl leggings, H&M sunnies
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to go to FINRA Arbitration
Customers of almost all broker-dealers must utilize FINRA arbitration for disputes with brokerage firms and/or their financial advisors because of a contractual provision in their account agreement that requires them to resolve all disputes through FINRA arbitration proceeding instead of filing a lawsuit.Brief Overview of What Arbitration is… as Opposed to Litigation, or Going to Court
Arbitration is a method of resolving a dispute between two or more parties by a neutral who serves as decision-maker after a hearing. The decision-maker(s) are called arbitrators. There are certain laws governing the conduct of an arbitration proceeding. One of the most important of these is perhaps the fact that an arbitration award is final and binding; subject to review by a court, only on a very limited basis.
Arbitration is an alternative to litigation or mediation in order to resolve a dispute.
Arbitration panels are composed of one or three arbitrators who are selected by both of the parties. They read the pleadings filed by the parties, listen to the arguments, study the documentary and/or testimonial evidence, and render a decision.
The panel's decision, called an "award," is final and binding on all the parties.
Arbitration is generally confidential, and documents submitted in arbitration are not publicly-available, unlike court-related filings. However, if an award is issued at the conclusion of the case, FINRA posts it in its Arbitration Awards Online Database, which is publicly available.Time Frame to Expect
On average, arbitration can take a little over a year to complete from the time the claim is filed until an award is rendered. The turnaround time varies, and can be affected by many factors, including the number of parties and witnesses involved, the complexity of the issues, the volume of discovery and the schedules of the parties and arbitrators.Cost to Expect
The cost of an arbitration case varies. Cost is affected by the amount of the claim, the number of hearing sessions, number of discovery motions, and any postponements.
Generally, there are four major expenses associated with a FINRA arbitration dispute. These expenses are generally the customer's responsibility.Filing Fee
First, there is a filing fee that occurs when an investor submits a Statement of Claim with FINRA. These fees vary depending on the amount involved in the dispute. The average filing fee is $1,425.Hearing Session Fees
In addition to filing fees, there may be hearing session fees. A hearing session is any meeting among the parties and the panel that lasts four hours or less, including a pre-hearing conference with the panel. A hearing day consists of two hearing sessions. Hearing session fees also vary and depend on the number of hearing sessions and the number of arbitrators involved. Generally, these fees range from $750 to $2,500 per day but are assessed by the Arbitration Panel. The average hearing may take 2 to 4 days or more.Expert Witness Fees at a Hearing
A major expense may be expert witnesses fees. An expert witness is someone who brings specialized knowledge and credentials to your case and whose testimony during the hearing could help FINRA arbitrators understand important issues. Expert witnesses generally are paid for the time they spend reviewing your case and providing testimony. We will consult and advise you as to the cost and necessity of retaining a competent expert witness and on the scope of their involvement in your case.Attorney Fees
Another expense in a FINRA arbitration dispute can be attorney fees. The hours an attorney spends on a case can vary greatly, depending on its complexity. However, in most instances, the Law Office of Howard Rosenfield represents investors on a primarily contingency or ‘hybrid' fee basis. Since each case is different, a non-refundable retainer fee may also be required.Administrative / Clerical Fees
A fourth expense may be reimbursement for such items as duplication of materials, overnight mail, travel, and similar expenditures.The Arbitration Process File a Claim Statement of Claim
The arbitration process begins with a party filing a Statement of Claim with FINRA. The party who files the Statement of Claim is called a Claimant. The party against whom the Statement of Claim is filed is called the Respondent. The Statement of Claim is a written narrative that should provide the details of the dispute, which may include relevant dates, names of entities and individuals involved, and the type of relief requested and the Respondents from whom the Claimant is seeking relief or damages. The type of relief a claimant may request, may include but is not limited to, actual monetary damages, interest, and statutory or market-adjusted damages.Submission Agreement
In addition to the Statement of Claim, a Claimant must also file a Submission Agreement. A Submission Agreement is a document that parties must sign at the outset of an arbitration in which they agree to submit to arbitration under the FINRA Code of Arbitration for Customer Disputes.
Once you sign and file a Submission Agreement with FINRA, the procedures and timing set out in the Codes and by the Arbitration Panel become operative and binding.
Initial Filing Fee – The fee a Claimant pays to file a claim. Part of the initial fee is non-refundable.Arbitration Fee Waivers
Parties may submit a written request for a fee waiver stating the reason(s) that would make payment of the filing fee a financial hardship.
In support of the request, parties should include the following information with the written request:
- a copy of the most recently filed tax return;
- two of the most recent pay stubs; and
- documentation of garnishment or lien, or other documents that evidence hardship.
If a party is unable to provide this documentation in support of financial hardship, the party may submit an affidavit attesting to financial hardship.
Claimant may receive:
- a waiver of the fees, which means FINRA would forgive the amount owed;
- a partial waiver of the fees, which means that a party has paid or is required to pay part of the fee and FINRA would forgive the balance;
- a deferral of the fees, which means that FINRA defers temporarily the collection of a fee until it makes a final decision on whether to waive the fee(s); and
- a denial of the request to waive the fees.
FINRA may issue a partial refund of the filing fee, less any fees or costs owed by that party, if the party notifies FINRA that the case is settled or withdrawn more than 10 calendar days before a scheduled hearing. FINRA will not issue a refund if a party notifies FINRA that a claim is settled or withdrawn within 10 calendar days of a scheduled hearing.Deficiencies
Your claim will be assigned a case number and a deficiency notice will be sent to you indicating any deficiencies. If all deficiencies are not cured within 30 days, FINRA may close your case without serving your Statement of Claim.Answer a Claim
An answer is a written document that specifies the relevant facts and available defenses to the Statement of Claim. A Respondent files an answer to the claimant's Statement of Claim.
If a Respondent is named in an arbitration matter, the respondent must file with FINRA an answer within 45 days of receipt of the Statement of Claim.Discovery
The discovery process allows the parties to obtain facts and information from other parties to the arbitration in order to support their own case and prepare for the hearing. Parties are expected to cooperate with each other to the fullest extent practicable in the voluntary exchange of documents and information to expedite the arbitration process.Motion to Compel Discovery
If the parties cannot agree on their own how to resolve any discovery dispute, then the party who still wants more documents or information may make a motion to compel the reluctant party to produce the requested documents. In the motion, the requesting party should explain to the arbitrator(s) why the discovery is relevant and necessary to the case and ask the Arbitration panel to issue an order compelling production. The arbitrator(s) may schedule a hearing before deciding the motion.
A motion is a request for the Arbitrator(s) or Director to direct some act, whether by issuing an order or ruling. For example, if a party wishes to force a party to produce documents or other information in discovery, the party must make a motion. A party may make motions in writing or orally during a hearing session.Subpoenas
A subpoena is a legal document that compels a person or an entity to show up at the specified date, time and place to testify under oath. It is a useful tool to gather information that is relevant to the case. A subpoena duces tecum compels a person or an entity to produce the listed documents to the requesting party at a particular time and place.
In a FINRA arbitration, only Arbitrators – not attorneys for the parties - may issue a subpoena to non-parties (persons or entities that are not claimants or respondents in the arbitration). If a party believes that the case requires information from third parties and wants the arbitrators to issue a subpoena, the party must make a written motion for the arbitrators to do so. The Arbitrators will then determine whether the subpoena should be issued and how costs will be assessed.Prehearing Conferences & Hearings Initial Prehearing Conference
Once the panel is appointed, FINRA schedules the Initial Prehearing Conference (IPHC). The IPHC is the first time that the parties and arbitrators meet to set the schedule for the case and usually held by telephone. During this telephone conference, the arbitration panel will schedule evidentiary hearing dates, establish discovery deadlines, set briefing and motion deadlines, determine whether mediation is desirable, and address other preliminary matters.Other Prehearing Conferences
After the IPHC, the arbitrators may need to convene additional prehearing conferences with the parties to resolve issues or disputes, e.g., discovery, motions.What if a Postponement of my Arbitration Hearing is Requested?
When a party makes a request to postpone the hearing, the other parties have an opportunity to respond before the panel makes its decision. If the case is postponed, you should address your preferences for the setting of future hearing dates to the panel of arbitrators. You may do so in writing or during a pre-hearing conference.Do I Have to Appear at an Arbitration Hearing if my Counsel Appears for Me?
While you are generally required to appear testify as a witness in your case, or if the panel orders you to attend the hearing, you must attend. However, your counsel may attend the hearing in your place.Where Does the Hearing Take Place?
The actual decision as to place of hearing is made by the Director of Arbitration. Arbitrators can be appointed in many of the major urban areas throughout the country, but consideration generally will be given to a number of factors, including the convenience of the parties, the availability of necessary records or witnesses, and the availability of qualified arbitrators. Generally, in public customer cases, the hearing location should be close to where the customer resided when the dispute arose.How Long Does an Arbitration Hearing Last?
The average hearing time is two to five days.Decision and Awards Arbitrators' Decision
After closing the record, the arbitration panel considers all of the evidence, deliberates together, and decides what relief the Claimant is entitled to, if any.
In a three-arbitrator panel, an award is based on the vote of a majority of the arbitrators; a unanimous decision is not required.
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Sometimes it pays to take the road less traveled. Such is the case when it’s the only road to the village of Huacatinco in the Ocongate region of the Cusco highlands of Peru. Here we were, five of us in a four-wheel drive pick-up truck, during rainy season, off to meet the artisans who hand knit alpaca hats, embellish their jackets, vests, and hats with white beads, and backstrap weave shawls and scarves. These artisans are the newest coop-member group of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC).
The mighty Ausangate mountain frames the landscape. Light-colored dots in the distance become sheep and llamas upon closer inspection. The terrain, verdant now from all the rain, will brown by September. The paved road switchbacks down then up, and repeats this way for three hours. If you continue on this road, you’ll get to Lake Titicaca. But we turn off onto a well-trod dirt/mud, bumpy road sometimes hardly wide enough for two cars, ford over five flowing streams, until we’re greeted by two men dressed in colorful beaded garb. They hop into the back of the cab for the final climb up to 14, 500 feet until we arrive at the newly built Huacatinco weaving center.
What a Welcome
This wasn’t at all what we were expecting. (“We” being three board members of Andean Textile Arts, a 501(c)3 supporter of CTTC, Nilda, the director of CTTC, and her husband Paulino, our very capable driver.) Nilda told us we would get there about 11:00, meet some of the artisans, see the Center, and have a simple lunch home before the long drive back to Cusco. ‘Twas not the case.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by four musicians, the president of the association, and Santos, the center’s elder. Not knowing how to act, we lag behind Nilda taking photos when they clearly wanted us to move along. How do we welcome each other? We had practiced our Quechua phrases of “How are you?” and our reply, “Alli llanme (I’m fine too)” on the drive up. But the men greeted us in Spanish, giving us each a modest hug, single hand shake, and a slight pat on the shoulder. The women formed a greeting line too, welcoming us with a similar hand shake and close-to-cheek hello. The young women were simply stunning in their full dress. To a few, I said in Spanish, “Qué linda (how pretty)” to which they smiled shyly and muffled soft laughter.
We’re led into the adobe building’s meeting room, shown our seats on low benches near the front wooden table. The association’s officers file in taking their seats behind the table, followed by more men with the women and children entering last. Meanwhile, the musicians played and I just gawked at each person’s dress, each one stunningly unique. (We did find out that this day was the anniversary day of the village as well, so all this finery and hoopla probably wasn’t just for us.)
Knitting, Beading, Spinning, Weaving
Santos told us that many times he walked past the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, seeing the finely-crafted knitting and weaving in the front windows, the artisans demonstrating inside, and tourists buying. He was determined that his village become a part of this and tried to figure out how. He had to convince both his community as well as CTTC that this would be right for both groups. It was years in the making.
When they finally became members a little over a year ago, it was mostly active with men who did fine-gauge knitting of alpaca hats. Women were weaving for themselves and family but not much. One of the conditions for them to become an association within CTTC was to revitalize their dyeing and weaving and create products to increase their economic base.
The embellishing of garments with beads started in the 1980s, inspired by the embroidery work on their vests and jackets. Knitting has been done here since the 16th century and the multi-colored intricately designed knitted hats, some made from handspun alpaca, have become laden with beads. One hat may have a kilo of white beads sewn on after knitting. These knitted hats are worn by men but the women have adopted beading to their hats too by adding it to the beaded cords, called watanas. These richly embellished and colorful garments are now their traditional festive clothing and are not sold, although we heard they take special orders.
For the next hour, we learned more. Juan, the association’s president spoke, “Thank you for opening the door for the U.S. We live in such a high altitude location and are so isolated that few people come visit us. It was pressure for us to finish the Center but it is the nicest building in the community.” Others followed him with short welcomes, Nilda translating Quechua and Spanish into English. We spoke, thanking them, letting them know that many people will know about them (as soon as this blog is shared by you.). A middle-aged woman spoke, “How good it is to see women come here and speak with us, to thank us.” The musicians played between each speech. Our presents of bread, coca leaves, school supplies, lotions, etc. were given out. We were gifted with handwoven scarves and knitted hats.
Thinking it was time to see the rest of the center’s buildings, we got up but instead of leaving we were escorted to the front table, served a hot lunch of pumpkin soup, potatoes, rice, and a high-protein mash of lupine seeds. Now it was time to see the artisans in action and out to the work shelter we went.
By now, they were comfortable with us and in usual group get togethers, much chatter and laughter ensued. Out came their spinning, knitting and weaving. One older woman was deftly weaving a very intricate pattern on a backstrap loom while another fed her coca leaves. The newly formed youth group was seated together and knitting. It was good to see three young girls as officers!
After many group photos by us and them, we hurried our goodbyes as the rain storm was moving in quickly. A woman hopped in the back of the cab for a ride down to the paved road. And sure enough, within minutes of reaching blacktop, the rain pummeled down.
These artisans linger in my memory–their determined yet gentle spirit, their graciousness and easy laughter, their talent of embroidery beading, knitting, spinning and weaving. This is why I take the road less traveled. Thanks for coming along the cloth road with me.
If you’d like to show your support for this community, you can make a donation through Andean Textile Arts here, or make a purchase of their hats or other products by the Center for Traditional Textile of Cusco. By doing so, you help sustain these artisans, their families and their traditions.
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The American College of Endocrinology held a Consensus Conference in Washington, DC, on 21–22 July 2008 on the topic of pre-diabetes, organized around a series of interrelated questions. This is the third of a three-part series summarizing presentations at the conference.
What are the appropriate measures to monitor pre-diabetes and its treatment?
Peter Wilson (Boston, MA) reviewed Framingham data, with 30-year follow-up now available, showing greater evidence of adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcome with diabetes. It has been recognized for some time that there are clustered abnormalities within the metabolic syndrome spectrum. BMI, triglycerides, waist circumference, HDL cholesterol, and fasting and 2-h insulin form one group; fasting and 2-h insulin and glucose another; and BMI and diastolic and systolic blood pressure levels a third (1), with hyperinsulinemia a crucial factor in many of these associations (2). Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance is associated with left ventricular mass in women, though not in men (3). Meigs and colleagues (4) showed evidence that the coronary artery calcium score is associated with insulin resistance and with pre-diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is certainly related to outcome, with CVD two to three times and diabetes seven times more likely in those with 3–5 vs. 0–2 components of the syndrome. In this analysis, the population-attributable risk of metabolic syndrome is approximately one-third that of CVD and two-thirds that of diabetes for men, with glucose (as expected) the major determinant of diabetes risk among metabolic syndrome variables. Population-attributable risks of metabolic syndrome were somewhat lower for women. An alternative analysis divides metabolic syndrome factors into none vs. 1–2 vs. 3–5, with a suggestion of increased risk even in the intermediate group and of markedly increased risk in comparison with 3–5 vs. no metabolic syndrome factors. If a measure of insulin resistance is added to metabolic syndrome, both diabetes and CVD risks are markedly augmented (5). There are arguments against the use of metabolic syndrome, as its components are not all equally powerful in Framingham predictive models (6). Wilson also pointed out that waist circumference and BMI appear equivalent in the analysis of this population.
In the Framingham population, 20% had impaired fasting glucose (IFG) only, 5% impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) only, and 6% both, with likelihood of developing diabetes, based on fasting glucose, 1.3% for those with neither, 4.3% for those with IGT only, 9.2% for those with IFG only, and 25.5% for those with both. Wilson stated that diabetes prediction based on age, sex, family history, BMI, blood pressure, and lipids is as good as that based on the presence of IFG and IGT, although using the actual glucose levels improves prediction, and speculated that it might be reasonable to define pre-diabetes and diabetes based on composite risk score, which he termed “a weighted metabolic syndrome,” rather than using glucose levels alone.
Steven Haffner (San Antonio, TX) discussed “how and when pre-diabetes progresses to diabetes.” Isolated IFG and isolated IGT differ, with the latter more associated with insulin resistance and inflammation and the former with insulin deficiency. In a population of individuals with normal glucose tolerance, multivariate analysis shows that triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, and fasting insulin are significant markers of diabetes risk (7)—exactly the components of the metabolic syndrome as subsequently defined. Haffner reviewed analyses from San Antonio and Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study datasets showing IGT somewhat more strongly associated with diabetes development than IFG. Both insulin resistance and decreased insulin secretion increase diabetes risk (8). Inflammatory measures are strongly correlated with insulin resistance, including C-reactive protein (CRP) and the leukocyte count (9), with both CRP and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1 quartile associated with diabetes risk (10). Haffner analyzed the additional effect of metabolic syndrome in predicting diabetes. Individuals with metabolic syndrome without IGT had a 12% 7-year risk of diabetes, those with IGT without metabolic syndrome had a 25% risk, and those with both had a 55% risk, suggesting that they might be appropriate candidates for pharmacologic intervention (11). Another set of markers of diabetes risk pertains to its association with hepatic steatosis and to a progressive increase in the likelihood of diabetes associated with increasing alanine transaminase (ALT) levels (12), both of which are additive to the effect of CRP. This might offer another parameter useful in determining whether pharmacologic treatment would be indicated, with Haffner suggesting that those individuals whose annual likelihood of diabetes exceeded 8% might be candidates for such an intervention. For such a group, Haffner recommended use of IFG with a glucose cutoff of 110 mg/dl, plus IGT and metabolic syndrome, present in 7% of the population with a 10% annual diabetes risk. Adding ALT somewhat improved this. There is currently no information as to whether serial measurements of glucose levels would allow greater specificity. Another reason for performing a glucose tolerance test (GTT) is to ascertain cases of diabetes before initiating preventative treatment. A further approach would be to develop models to determine which individuals with pre-diabetes are at greatest risk of diabetes complications and, hence, would be better treatment candidates.
Should we measure parameters other than glucose and, if so, which ones?
Larry Blonde (New Orleans, LA) discussed glycemic and nonglycemic parameters to be monitored in pre-diabetic patients and whether there is evidence of an effect of glycemic variability on complications of pre-diabetes. There were 17.9 million diagnosed and 5.7 million undiagnosed people with diabetes in the U.S. in 2007. IFG is present in 26% and IGT in 15% of the population, and their prevalence increases with age (13).
A1C is associated with fasting and 2-h postload glucose levels (14) and could be considered for diabetes diagnosis, particularly given its relationship with progression of microvascular disease and given the somewhat poor reproducibility of the GTT, with fasting glucose having 6.4% and 2-h glucose 16.7% variability (15). A1C does not require fasting and has good standardization, although nonglycemic factors affecting A1C should be taken into account. In a study mainly of type 1 diabetic patients, the correlation between average glucose on continuous glucose monitoring and A1C had an r2 of 0.84 (16), although Blonde noted that it appears likely that ethnic-specific values need to be developed for such an analysis. Individuals with A1C >6% could then be said to have pre-diabetes, while A1C ≥7% on two occasions might be considered acceptable in confirming the diagnosis of diabetes (17). Home glucose monitoring might also play a role in the diagnosis of diabetes (18). Another potential measure is the serum level of 1,5-anhydroglucitol, a monosaccharide similar to glucose ingested in the diet. Its tubular reabsorption is prevented by glycosuria, so higher levels equate to lower glycemia.
Blonde suggested several other interesting parameters that might be monitored. 25-hydroxy-vitamin D may be associated with risk of developing diabetes (19–21). Oxidative stress has been the subject of much investigation (22). Intermittent hyperglycemia may cause this by activating protein kinase C (PKC) (23), and there is evidence that postprandial glycemia is associated with elevations in prostaglandin F2α (24,25), a potential measure of this process. Advanced glycation end products may be involved in complications of pre-diabetes, and there is evidence that skin advanced glycation end product levels can be measured from small-punch biopsy sites (26). In the future, Blonde speculated, genetic markers such as TCF7L2 will also be assessed in determining diabetes risk.
Can society afford the costs of treating or not treating the pre-diabetes state?
William Herman (Ann Arbor, MI) discussed costs of type 2 diabetes and approaches to assessing cost-effectiveness of diabetes prevention, suggesting it to be a highly useful endeavor. Taking into account diabetes, its complications, and general medical care, the annual direct cost of diabetes is 116 billion USD, with an additional indirect cost of illness, disability, and premature mortality totaling 58 billion USD (27). Of these amounts, 56% is incurred by individuals aged ≥65 years and 35% by those aged 45–64 years. Fifty percent of direct costs are in hospital, 24% for pharmaceutical products and supplies, 20% for outpatient care, and 6% for nursing home care. “We're spending a lot of the money on older people and a lot of it is driven by late, chronic complications,” Herman summarized. Macrovascular disease contributes 52% of costs, but as diabetes duration increases, the costs of microvascular complications, particularly of diabetic nephropathy, become more important (28). Cost-effectiveness may be calculated as the ratio between the difference in cost of intervention versus usual care to the difference in health outcomes associated with intervention versus usual care. Cost-utility analysis includes costs of the interventions and outcomes, expressing outcomes in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Thus, perfect health might be assigned a utility of 1.0, pre-diabetes 0.8, diabetes 0.6, diabetes with complications 0.4, and death 0.0. Assuming the usual cost of pre-diabetes to be 800 USD and that of pre-diabetes with intervention 1,600 USD annually, and annual costs of uncomplicated and complicated diabetes of 1,800 and 3,000 USD, respectively, Herman presented an analysis of a Diabetes Prevention Program–type intervention that, on average, delayed diabetes onset by 5 years (3.4 years with metformin and 11.1 years with lifestyle modification). If complications began an average of 10 years after diagnosis, Herman calculated that, viewed over a 30-year period, standard and intervention approaches beginning with pre-diabetes cost 56,000 and 57,000 USD, respectively; however, with outcomes of 18 vs. 20 QALYs, the intervention approach thus costs 500 USD per QALY (29), representing a very inexpensive approach compared with typical intervention costs of well over 10,000–20,000 USD per QALY. “In essence,” Herman said, “the costs of pre-diabetes will be paid later if we don't do anything today.”
What future research is needed to further clarify the diagnosis and management of the pre-diabetes state?
Gerald Shulman (New Haven, CT) discussed the role of skeletal muscle in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. Using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, it is possible to noninvasively follow intracellular metabolism. This approach allows measurement of incremental change in muscle glycogen in normal versus type 2 diabetic individuals (30), showing a profound defect in muscle glycogen synthesis. Assessment of the rate-controlling step comparing uptake via GLUT4, hexokinase activity causing glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) formation, and glycogen synthase for glycogen formation (31) shows the defect to be in the glucose transport step. Hexokinase and glycogen synthase might then, Shulman commented, be poor pharmacologic targets. Use of calf-muscle proton NMR to measure intramyocellular fat shows this to be the best predictor of insulin resistance (32). The Randle hypothesis predicts that fat-induced insulin resistance involves competition between fatty acids and glucose in uptake by the inhibition by phosphofructokinase to increase G6P levels (33), but phosphate NMR measurement of G6P (34) and carbon NMR to measure glucose shows that fatty acids directly inhibit skeletal muscle GLUT4 (35). Fatty acids abolish insulin activation of phosphatidyl inositol-3-kinase (34). Elevated plasma free fatty acids increase intracellular diacyl glycerol, leading to kinase Cφ activation, which causes insulin receptor substrate-1 serine phosphorylation to reduce phosphatidyl inositol-3-kinase and thereby decrease GLUT4 activity. Targets to block this include PKCφ, acetyl-CoA carboxylase, and uncoupling protein-3. In the liver, a similar pathway of fatty acid–induced insulin resistance via increased diacyl glycerol causes PKC-ε activation (36). There are, then, multiple potential sites that rationally could be exploited in developing interventions. In mice lacking adipose tissue, there is severe muscle and liver insulin resistance associated with doubling of both liver and muscle fatty acyl CoA, all normalized by adipose tissue transplantation (37). “It's not a question of how much fat we have,” Shulman commented. “It's really how the fat is distributed.” The important common mechanism of treatments, then, involves reduction of intracellular fat in muscle and liver, a potential mechanism of effect of the thiazolidinediones (TZDs).
Shulman reviewed studies of individuals with lipodystrophy in which leptin administration for 6 months normalized fasting glucose, with improvement in insulin-stimulated muscle glucose uptake (38). Proton NMR in these patients demonstrated that liver and muscle fat were markedly reduced by treatment. In a less extreme example, weight loss with a 1,200-calorie diet in obese type 2 diabetic patients decreased fasting glucose and hepatic triglyceride concentration (from 10 to 2%), associated with reduction of hepatic glucose production and near-normalization of hepatic insulin sensitivity, though without changing circulating cytokines (39). Intracellular fat and diacyl glycerol appear to underlie these abnormalities; fat cells that “hold onto fat” are the answer, as shown with the “fit fat” phenotype. Mitochondrial abnormalities, either acquired or inherited, may underlie some of these conditions.
Shulman asked whether the metabolic syndrome is derived from such states. In a study of insulin sensitivity among 400 lean, healthy, 20-year-old individuals, 13carbon NMR was used to measure glycogen, proton NMR to measure intracellular fat, and magnetic resonance imaging to quantitate visceral fat (40). There were no differences in intra-abdominal fat between insulin-sensitive and insulin-resistant individuals, but insulin levels after a carbohydrate load markedly differed, with the insulin-resistant group forming less muscle glycogen and markedly more hepatic triglyceride, increased de novo lipogenesis, and an association with increased circulating triglyceride and reduced HDL cholesterol levels. These abnormalities normalize with exercise (41). Shulman pointed out that IFG and IGT may have different determinants, with fasting hyperglycemia caused by increased hepatic gluconeogenesis while postload hyperglycemia reflects a reduction in glucose uptake by liver and muscle.
Jack Leahy (Burlington, VT) discussed the β-cell. Each person has ∼1 million pancreatic islets, which he described as multicellular organelles with complex interactions of nutrients, growth factors, neurotransmitters, and incretins regulated by numerous cellular receptors and nuclear receptor transcription factors. The curvilinear relationship between insulin action and insulin secretion suggests that declining β-cell function from an already decreased baseline underlies worsening glucose tolerance among initially insulin-resistant individuals. He cited a just-published study of healthy individuals with normal glucose tolerance who underwent hemipancreatectomy to become pancreas donors between 1997–2003, 43% of whom had pre-diabetes or diabetes at follow-up (42).
A large number of type 2 diabetes susceptibility genes that regulate the β-cell have been discovered (TCF2, IGFBP2, WFS1, CDKAL1, SLC30A8, CDKN2A/B, HHEX/IDE, TCF7L2, KCNJ11, CDC123-CAMK1D, THADA, and NOTCH2) while fewer susceptibility genes have been identified affecting insulin sensitivity or with as-yet unidentified effects (43–45). “We're really still in the stage of just cataloging,” Leahy commented, pointing out that there are “many years of hard work” to better understand these factors.
When the β-cell begins to decompensate, entering a stage of β-cell failure, β-cell mass decreases up to 40% in pre-diabetes and ≥60% in diabetes. The acute insulin response decreases in pre-diabetes and to an even greater extent in diabetes (46). Autopsy studies show that both pre-diabetes and diabetes are associated with reductions in β-cell mass (47). There is, however, evidence that a number of treatments allow the β-cell to recover function in type 2 diabetes: insulin administration (48), β-cell rest using diazoxide (49), somatostatin (50), TZDs (which also potentially reduce fatty acid-induced β-cell toxicity, as has also been shown with acipimox ), administration of GLP-1, and anti-inflammatory treatment using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (52). β-Cell dysfunction, then, may be a reversible phenomenon involving increased apoptosis, amyloid deposition, lipotoxicity, oxidative stress, inflammation, or impaired incretin effect (53). Leahy amplified Shulman's comment on the difference between IGT and IFG, noting that IFG particularly reflects hepatic insulin resistance such that β-cell dysfunction may be less of a factor, whereas IGT primarily represents a mismatch between insulin response and need, with failure of postprandial glucose clearance in part due to insulin resistance but also involving β-cell dysfunction and potentially being caused by excess glucagon action.
The precise pathogenesis of the β-cell defects is, however, unknown, and the concept that there is a pathophysiological difference between IFG and IGT should be recognized as speculative. Furthermore, β-cell function represents a number of independent functional and mass-related contributions, so there may be no simple test that can be said to measure β-cell function, with the integrated insulin response to an oral or intravenous glucose challenge not likely to represent the same function as the individual components of this response. Whether β-cell mass is the major determinant of insulin response is actually unknown, and there is certainly no evidence that durability of response to a given treatment will be dependent on its effect on β-cell mass or that treatment of pre-diabetes should be focused primarily on the β-cell. Approaches to measurement of β-cell function include homeostasis model assessment of β-cell function, the proinsulin-to-insulin ratio, measurement of insulin and C-peptide responses to oral or intravenous glucose, the frequently sampled intravenous GTT, and application of the related “minimal model” to meals, static or graded hyperglycemic clamps, the disposition index, and measurement of pulsatile insulin secretion or of the entrainment of pulsatile secretion. Many of these measures are abnormal in relatives of type 2 diabetes individuals, but it is not clear that any of these tests are adequately specific or sensitive to understand abnormalities of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Positron emission tomography–based imaging of 11C-dihydrotetrabenazine bound to type 2 vesicular monoamine transporters in a baboon model has been demonstrated (54), suggesting that it may be possible to develop approaches for noninvasive β-cell mass assessment. Gene expression studies of islets obtained at autopsy from individuals with and without type 2 diabetes (55) may allow further information about mechanisms of β-cell dysfunction. Promising directions of research include studies of incretin action, with GLP-1 having effects on β-cell proliferation, apoptosis, and mass (56), and of the TZDs, although one need not suggest that these agents are directly beneficial for the β-cell, as lowering the insulin requirement can allow deficient insulin secretory function to become adequate.
George Alberti (London, UK) discussed future research needed to further clarify the diagnosis and management of the pre-diabetic state. He noted that there were 309 million individuals with IGT worldwide in 2007, and there is a projection that there will be 419 million by 2025. Notions of pre-diabetes suggested in the 1950s were replaced in 1980 by the functionally similar recommendation of the World Health Organization that statistical risk classes be used, but the concept was reintroduced in 2002 by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson as an approach describing the conditions of IGT and IFG in a fashion that would communicate their high risk to the public. As presently defined, pre-diabetes may, however, omit other individuals at equally high risk, such as those with strongly positive family history, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, CVD, metabolic syndrome, or a history of gestational diabetes mellitus who do not have abnormalities of glucose tolerance by current definitions. Furthermore, Alberti pointed out that 30% of individuals with pre-diabetes as defined by IGT or IFG will revert to normal glucose tolerance, and over their lifetimes only half will develop diabetes. This led him to question whether this group alone is deserving of the term. Indeed, the relative weights of the different risk factors for lifetime risk of diabetes need to be better clarified.
The recommended diagnostic criteria have changed over time. In 1979 and 1985, the National Diabetes Data Group and the World Health Organization suggested that IGT be defined by fasting plasma glucose between 140 and 144 mg/dl and 2-h postload glucose of 140–198 and 144–196 mg/dl, respectively. In 1985, fasting glucose <140 mg/dl and 2-h glucose of 140–198 mg/dl were suggested, and in 1997 the fasting glucose criterion was changed to a glucose of 110–125 mg/dl, introducing the concept of IFG. In 2003, the ADA suggested the lower limit of IFG be 100 mg/dl.
The purpose of labeling a person as pre-diabetic, Alberti suggested, should be to identify those at high risk of developing diabetes and CVD. He reviewed studies in Mauritius in 1987, 1992, and 1998. The population in the island comprises three ethnic groups—Asian Indians, blacks (Creoles), and Chinese—that together constitute two-thirds of the world's population, making this an excellent model. Those with IGT alone or IFG alone had 3.1–3.2 times increased risk of diabetes over 10 years, while those having both had nearly a fivefold increase in diabetes risk, leading Alberti to emphasize the usefulness of the GTT. Over a decade, one-third of those with IFG or IGT became normal glucose tolerant, one-third progressed to diabetes, and one-third continued to have pre-diabetes, although the frequency of progression appears to be worsening in recent studies (57). The long-term outcome and, crucially, the use of glucose tolerance information to recommend treatments are being explored.
The actual cut points used may not, Alberti noted, be correct. The upper limit is the diabetes criterion, while the lower is an arbitrary figure. Those with IGT at levels exceeding 170 mg/dl fasting glucose probably have considerably greater risk than those with 2-h glucose levels closer to 140 mg/dl. The IFG criteria based on equalizing the numbers of individuals with IFG and IGT do not appear to be an evidence-based recommendation, and it is more accurate to understand that there is a continuum of risk within the glucose levels currently considered to represent pre-diabetes. First-phase insulin secretion becomes abnormal beginning at a fasting glucose of 95 mg/dl, Alberti stated, and he suggested that there is no real glucose cut point for CVD risk and that it is not clear why the risk of elevated 2-h glucose exceeds that of elevated fasting glucose.
One might, Alberti suggested, simply change the terminology and state that individuals with IFG or IGT in fact have diabetes, as has been suggested by the finding of retinopathy within populations of individuals with pre-diabetes. However, it would be rather complicated to abruptly double the number of individuals with diagnosed diabetes. What, he asked, is the pathophysiological basis for pre-diabetes? Islet abnormalities, insulin resistance, and genetic polymorphisms have been found, and the apparent distinction that IGT represents decreased glucose disposal while IFG is a state of glucose overproduction may be of importance. How, he asked, should we endeavor to detect individuals with pre-diabetes? This becomes an issue particularly if the GTT is not routinely performed, he stated, suggesting that it may be useful to develop screening approaches to determine appropriate candidates for the GTT, perhaps screening individuals based on obesity, family history or ethnic group, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or CVD. A possible stepwise approach is to start with a questionnaire such as that described by Tuomilehto (as summarized in ref. 58), perhaps supplemented by waist circumference measurement, followed first by fasting glucose measurement and then the GTT. Although A1C might be measured rather than performing a GTT, Alberti preferred the latter, suggesting that development of a home kit with oral glucose and test strips might be useful in population screening. An interesting study would compare the natural history of pre-diabetic individuals found by screening, pre-diabetic individuals found by history, and individuals having diabetes at initial presentation.
Finally, Alberti asked whether pre-diabetes should be treated, and if so, how? Recalling that one-third revert to normal glucose tolerance, he asked whether a single abnormal GTT should be repeated. We do not know whether the aim of treatment should be restoration of normal glucose tolerance or prevention of diabetes. Prevention of CVD will probably, he suggested, be impossible to ascertain and may not be an appropriate goal for a state defined by glycemia, and he noted that statins would be more likely than metformin to have a benefit in this regard. At present, he suggested that use of acarbose and metformin might be considered, noting that “we don't have the data” to recommend treatment with other agents.
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As loyal fans of the internal combustion engine, we obviously want it to live on for as long as possible. However, we’re also not blind to the fact that its impending extinction is necessary. The internal combustion needs to die. Eventually. However, that time hasn’t yet come and internal combustion will likely stick around for a lot longer than many EV fans think it will. As explained in this new video from Engineering Explained.
In this new video, EE’s Jason Fenske shows us the difference in energy density, cost, packaging and overall efficiency between gasoline and batteries. It’s quite shocking to see that massive difference in energy density between gas and batteries, as one gallon of gasoline produces more energy than the entire battery pack of a first-gen Nissan Leaf. To create the same amount of energy, a car’s battery pack has to be massively heavy, thus making the electric car less efficient.
He also talks about the packaging constraints of battery packs and why they’re difficult to package as well as automakers’ overall lineup efficiency. It’s far easier and cheaper for a brand to increase the efficiency of its internal combustion engines, as that affects its entire lineup. If it invests a ton of money into electrification, that added efficiency is nullified by the fact that so few customers actually buy electrified cars. So it’s clear why so many automakers are hesitant to invest heavily in EVs.
To be clear, this video isn’t discouraging electric cars. nor is it claiming that internal combustion engines are superior. Instead, it’s proving why continuing to invest in internal combustion is still worthwhile. There are still a lot of applications where ICE engines are the best answer, so making them more efficient and cleaning up their emissions are worthwhile investments. He also notes that ICE engines are going to stick around for a lot longer than many detractors think.
It’s an interesting video and one that’s supported by facts and maths. So check it out.
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Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash, the daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash, is a singer, song writer and author. Rosanne faced the challenge of forming an artistic identity in the shadow of her larger than life father. She did it with grace and success.
Eleven number one singles since 1991, she has released five albums and wrote two books. She won a Grammy in 1985 for, “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me” and has received nine other Grammy nominations.
Cash was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1955. Cash’s parents divorced while she was still a young girl. Her mother, Vivian Liberto, raised her in southern California. She married country singer Rodney Crowell in 1979 and divorced in 1992. Cash married her second husband John Leventhal in 1995, they have one son named Jacob. Rosanne has three daughters with Rodney Crowell. Rosanne lives with her husband, son and youngest daughter Chelsea in Manhattan.
In November, 2004 she was admitted to the hospital for brain surgery. She suffered from Chiari Malformation type 1, but made a full recovery.
Join me for the music and life of Rosanne Cash Sunday April 1st at 11:00 AM on the Country Classic Spotlight. Its a segment of the 98 Country Classic Show from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 98.1 FM 98 Country.
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Now that you have an idea about the frame of a treadmill lets move on to specific needs that you would like to get out of the treadmill. If you are a taller individual you might want a treadmill that is longer then the standard 54" belt size. A person that is taller generally has a longer stride so the more belt space the more comfortable you will feel while running/walking. If you are a little shorter, maybe you care more about the width of a treadmill and would like something wider then 20". The widest belts are 22" which are extremely spacious and make it very comfortable. Another important feature is the motor size. Typically you hear about treadmills having peak motors vs. continuous. Continuous is what the motor consistently runs at while the peak hp is really only reached when the machine is turned on or when it is being strained i.e. changing speed/incline levels. Any treadmill that you might find in a specialty fitness store will have a continuous motor.
Once you have understood the construction and physical features of the treadmill. It is very important to let a fitness expert help you in the process of getting the one that would fit you best. Some programs help with weight loss while others focus on cardiovascular intensity. We all know how precious time is so make sure you are doing a program that benefits you, not what your best friend might be doing.
To learn more about fitness equipment, visit Busy Body Home Fitness, the leading supplier of quality home fitness products in Dallas, offering the best brands available in home fitness equipment, at all price points.
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Elk Hair Caddis, Olive
Buoyant, visible, and fishy, the Olive Elk Hair Caddis is one of those fishing flies every angler should have in a variety of sizes and colors. Some fly fishing guides and serious fly fishermen dedicate entire dry fly boxes to this one pattern. This is possibly the best caddis fly pattern for grayling and trout fishing around the world.
Ships in 1-2 Days
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It may be surprising to some that in Louisiana, medical marijuana has been legal since 1991. However, even after 22 years, the state government had never developed the framework for supplying patients with medicine. It wasn’t until 2014, when Senator Fred Mills, a pharmacist and former director of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, proposed legislation that would construct a system for the cultivation and distribution of medicinal marijuana. Sadly, the bill never passed through the senate.
Senator Mills, a man of enduring perseverance, proposed the Senate Bill 143 again in 2015, which boldly advocated for the same reform as his previous bill. This time, Mills got the senate’s stamp of approval. “I’m just so thrilled for the people over the years who have called me and said, ‘my daughter epilepsy, my son has cancer,’” Mills said.
Although the bill hasn’t been made law yet, the state of Louisiana is already beginning to appoint government departments and officials to manage the new system. In charge of formulating the system is Louisiana’s Department of Agriculture, specifically the Commissioner of Agriculture, Mike Strain. “We intend to be very open about the process and we are going to cross every ‘t’ and double-dot every ‘i’. I put together a team of people who I trust explicitly, who are highly qualified to do this. And they are working diligently,” Strain said of the forthcoming endeavor.
The Louisiana medical marijuana law only allows for medical marijuana to be administered in a pill form to patients suffering from cancer, glaucoma or cerebral palsy. Although stricter than many other state’s medical marijuana policy, this bill’s principal objective is to provide patients with the medicine they’ve had a legal right to since 1991. In the upcoming months, Commissioner Strain will have to determine where cannabis will be grown, who will grow it, and chiefly, how much cannabis will appropriately provide Louisiana’s patients with a continuous supply of medicine. Strain has effectively undertaken the responsibility and hopefully Louisianans' faith in the commissioner’s capability to move this bill forward will be well-placed. With a last name like Strain, we think there couldn’t be anyone more fitting for the job.
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So Pope Ratzinger the First can’t stand the heat enough to stay in the kitchen, eh? This is the same guy who made it possible for untold thousands of priests to sexually abuse children in Catholic parishes across the globe, both while he was Pope and for many years before. As Cardinal Ratzinger he received and supposedly reviewed every bit of documentation relating to these charges, and his response was to bury the evidence and move the clergy around so that no priests would be subjected to the law, and innocent children all over the world could be victimized over and over by the same monsters. Now these same children have grown up and are screaming their heads off, pointing fingers, writing tell-all books, and suing the Church. Oops, his bad.
The next Pope will need a very large umbrella as he strolls across the piazza or steps onto his balcony to greet the masses, because the pigeons are finally coming home to roost, and we all know what happens when you get a lot of angry pigeons overhead, don’t we? Perhaps the new Pope should also invest in a large shovel because, thanks to a system that puts the good of the organization ahead of its most vulnerable members, there’s a lot of clean up to do, and it won’t be pretty or cheap.
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Following the initial phone inquiry, parents receive information about Together We Grow. After reviewing the materials, the Director calls the parents to schedule an appointment to visit the facility and discuss enrollment. When they arrive, the Director will take them for a tour of the classrooms and outside play area. The Director and the parents discuss the program, the policies, and scheduling requirements.
One of our visiting parents
If it is agreeable that the child will benefit from our program, forms are distributed. A non-refundable registration fee and a security deposit will hold the enrollment. The Department of Early Education and Care requires a health certificate and completed enrollment forms on file before beginning school. Forms must be completed 15 days prior to school commencement. We’ ve provided helpful links on the left to forms for our enrollment process. They are in .pdf format. If these forms do not properly download, click here to get the acrobat reader plug in.
Together We Grow does not discriminate in providing services to children and their families on the basis of sex, race, cultural heritage, national origin, marital status, religion, political beliefs, disability or sexual orientation.
Tuition is paid in three installments due in May, November and February. Checks should be made payable to “Together We Grow.” For payment rates please contact our Director, Lisa Calderone at 781-772-1321 or email us firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Do More Business With Fewer Salespeople
BY Kevin Daum
Most people, even salespeople, hate to sell. Here are three ways to increase your business while decreasing your sales pain.
I've heard the same complaint for decades: Twenty percent of the salespeople generate 80 percent of the business. In many companies, nearly all the sales are done by the original entrepreneur; the rest of the staff doesn't even do 20 percent.
Sales departments are unpredictable and hard to manage. Turnover is high. The truth is that there are few really good salespeople, and most people hate to sell. Almost no one likes to prospect, face rejection, or try to persuade someone to buy something that may hold little interest for that person. Simply put, even most salespeople hate sales, but they love commissions.
And yet companies focus huge resources on salespeople. Owner after owner asks me how to get salespeople to sell harder or increase their closing percentage. Companies spend tons of money on sales training and motivational coaching only to barely move the dial. Instead, they end up with a revolving door, unsuccessfully recruiting and training a constant stream of hopefuls who fizzle and leave as losers.
If this sounds like your company, it's time to break the cycle. Here are some ways to make your sales department suck less and maybe even become unnecessary.
1. Fire All Low Producers Today
I know this statement will make me a hated target at all the boiler-room water coolers, but underperforming salespeople aren't doing themselves any favors by taking draw against sales that won't likely happen. Do everyone a favor and help them seek career development elsewhere. If they aren't rocking it after a few months, the odds of making them perform better are slim, and the money you are spending on their training and overhead is much better spent on the top producers you already have. Use the money to buy your top performers better leads, better marketing support, and better sales tools. Free up their time from paperwork, and they'll use it to get more leads. Give them assistants, and they'll double their effort. They already know how to sell, and they probably like it. Do everything you can to make them happier and more productive.
2. Attract Customers Predisposed to Buy
Stop wasting your money trying to persuade people to buy something they don't want or need. If you are generating lots of leads and your salespeople aren't closing them, it's probably not entirely their fault. Training will not help this situation. Most likely, your business model is flawed, or at the very least your marketing tools suck. Invest real time, energy, and money into developing and broadcasting a compelling value proposition with true differentiation. The best companies communicate their message so well, customers contact them ready to buy and at a premium price. Then they can simply hire order takers to service the customers. And truthfully, most people in sales would rather be paid less commission for just closing a high percentage of inbound leads rather than prospecting and cold calling. For insight how to do this, download free chapters of my best selling book ROAR!.
3. Turn Your Sales Department Into Account Management
The acquisition cost of a new customer is far higher then getting repeat or additional business with an existing customer, and yet many companies forget about selling more to their current customer base. Take your midrange sales producers who are good relationship builders and turn them loose on your existing customer base. Often salespeople who are terrible prospectors can shine when building relationships with an already loyal following. Give them new products and marketing tools designed to excite the people who already trust you, and you'll see the revenue climb. The extra personal attention alone may increase sales and referrals from your existing customer list. With the right approach, your current customers can become your best lead generators, virtually eliminating the need for any salespeople at all.
Like this post? If so, sign up here and never miss out on Kevin's thoughts and humor.
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On TV this Friday: Bad Teacher goes on permanent probation, Mega Shark Vs. Mecha Shark puts everyone in danger, the Force is strong with Phineas and Ferb and the Almost Royal finale makes (beautiful?) music. Here are eight programs to keep on your radar.
Bad Teacher Ends, Star Wars Meets Phineas and Ferb and More
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Repeats to revisit: First up, the team boards a train in search of the Clairvoyant. Then at 9 pm, Coulson enlists Agent Garrett (guest star Bill Paxton) to help rescue Skye. Oh, hindsight is so 20/20.
When an impending adoption causes problems, Jack and Olivia get involved; Maryellen tries to prove John’s innocence, but gets caught in a criminal’s scheme.
Mega Shark Vs. Mecha Shark
In this original movie, the government unleashes a giant mechanical shark to combat a huge, prehistoric shark. The cast includes Stargate SG-1‘s Christopher Judge and singer Debbie Gibson.
First up, Meredith at her 30th birthday party tries to keep friends from her old life separate from her new co-workers. Then in the 9:30 series finale, Meredith and Principal Carl are distracted by the arrival of their ex-spouses (played by Steven Weber and Niecy Nash).
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
When Phineas and Ferb come across R2-D2, they are tasked with returning the Death Star plans to the Rebel Alliance before Storm Trooper Candace. Elsewhere, Perry the Rebelpus becomes trapped in carbonite. (Does that make Doofenshmirtz Jabba or Leia?)
Tasha meets Angela for the first time, Ghost learns who might be behind the hits while Angela races to stop the next attack.
Repeat to Revisit: When a terrorist known as Ivan steals a cyber defense asset, Red and Liz discover a cover-up. Meanwhile, Jolene’s disappearance clears some of the mystery surrounding Tom.
Season finale: Poppy sets her sights on becoming a country-pop fusion star so she makes a music video. Elsewhere, Georgie gets bitten by a fish and has embarrassing encounter with an American icon.
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Artistry Coffee Shop is a local independent coffee shop and cafe located in the heart of the beautiful Kistilano neighborhood. Everything we offer is either made in-house or locally sourced and is always of the highest quality with excellence in mind. We offer gluten-free and vegan options as well.
Not only are our products locally supportive, but we open the shop to those local artists and musicians to show-case their talents and encourage attendance. These evenings and shows tend to sell out quickly though, so make sure to check out our Events and Promotions page to get the inside scoop for what is going on and when.
We are obsessed with providing you with the best coffee, treats, food, and experience in Kitsilano. Don’t just leave it to us to tell you, come in for the Artistry Coffee experience and feel free to let us know how we are doing!
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I believe fear is the absence of faith. Therefore, I try my best not to have fear. But let’s face it, we all have fear. Even if it’s in small doses. It keeps us to the brighter lit paths, home instead of out past midnight, and inside the jeeps on an African safari instead out strutting with the big cats.
Fear of failure is another example.
My friend, you know…the one who’s going through some tough times? Well, it hit her today of the concept, what would she do if she knew she wouldn’t fail. I witnessed the bright light go on above her head. It wasn’t as big of a moment for me because I used to ask myself that question all the time. But lately I haven’t. So I thought a moment. It is indeed a powerful question. What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail? Hmmm…let’s take a moment, shall we? What came to your mind first?
The first thing that came to mine was skydiving. Wouldn’t it be the biggest rush ever? Wouldn’t you just die, jumping out of a plane…staring at the earth…wind whipping by you. As you fell!! I get butterflies just imaging it. Yep, I’d skydive. It’s just not practical in my world. It’s not as if planes come by my front door, asking every morning to give me a lift. It takes seeking out.
I do act on this whole faith over fear thing, though. On a smaller scale. I mean, what can really hurt you for trying something? Asking for someone’s help…that you don’t even know. Looking at houses in a different state, feeling quite spirited about picking up and moving from all you ever knew? Quitting a job that you don’t necessarily love, and find that it’s depleting you? All the while not having the funds in the bank to support such a decision! That’s faith, baby! Faith that it’ll all work out. Okay, so that was a larger scale, wasn’t it?
Of course, you have to be urged to do something so bold. I don’t simply cry in my cereal that I hate my job and therefore will leave. I get nudges that it isn’t right. It doesn’t complete me. And when I act on faith, I feel such an enormous relief. It’s almost as if the inner peace I experience is confirmation that ‘hey, you did right!’
Skydiving? I’m still waiting on a nudge…from a bulldozer…in the direction of the airfield…where four instructors hook onto me and each have 3 parachutes a piece. Just in case my nudge was a little off that day! 🙂
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Red Cabbage Slaw
|Finely shredded red cabbage||8 Cup (128 tbs)|
|Green pepper||1 Medium, cut into thin strips|
|Finely chopped parsley||1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)|
|Chopped dill pickle||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)|
|Sliced celery||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)|
|Sliced green onions||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Including Part Of The Green Tops)|
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In a large bowl, combine cabbage, pepper, parsley, pickle, celery, and onion.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, prepare sour cream cabbage dressing.
Pour over cabbage mixture, toss gently, and serve.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Sour cream cabbage dressing.
Combine 2/3 cup sour cream with 1/3 cup mayonnaise.
Add 1 tea spoon each Dijon mustard, salt, sugar, and celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; and 2 tablespoons wine vinegar.
Mix until well blended.
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18 g28.4%
Saturated Fat 8.7 g43.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 55 mg18.3%
Sodium 1362.2 mg56.8%
Total Carbohydrates 66 g22.2%
Dietary Fiber 19.6 g78.6%
Sugars 33.4 g
Protein 12 g24.2%
Vitamin A 233.1% Vitamin C 826.3%
Calcium 39% Iron 42.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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If you are looking for top quality seeds to grow in your garden , you have come to the right place, because in this category you have a wide variety of aromatic seeds and vegetables of all kinds available. Because once you discover the joys of self-cultivation, you know that there is nothing better than producing what you consume, and many marijuana growers switch to general agriculture.
Within the subcategory of aromatic seeds you will find both edible and ornamental, all with different terpenic profiles, special for use as aromatherapy or to decorate spaces.
In the vegetable seeds subcategory you can choose from many types of tomatoes, onions, zucchini, etc. Now you can prepare a good salad with your own harvest, could there be something healthier and more comforting
Among all of you who comment or send us your questions there will be a bimonthly draw for a 50 euros voucher to buy in Pevgrow. What are you waiting for? Write now and participate!
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When you regularly host gatherings, you know that your living space makes all the difference in the event. Your home affects entertaining immensely, from how you can decorate to how many people you can invite. Choose the right home to satisfy your desire to entertain and impress your guests. Read on for some insight from Melbourne Florida Catering.
Before you begin looking for a home or apartment, know your budget. If you’re looking to rent, Insider advises using your income before taxes and divide it by 40. Often, a landlord will require that you earn at least 40 times your monthly rent, so if you make $70,000, you can afford rent up to $1,750 based on that requirement.
If you plan to purchase, you should get a mortgage pre-approval letter first. This will help you know how much you can afford and will ensure your closing goes smoothly with few to no hang-ups. If you’re self-employed, the process may be slightly different, so be sure to allow plenty of time for all necessary paperwork to be in place.
While you can change a home’s environment to have a cozy, inviting feeling for the holidays, no matter the style, if your home is the opposite of the vibe you’re going for as you host gatherings, you could be disappointed.
A modern-style home may best suit your needs if you host dinner parties for colleagues or clients regularly. However, if you plan to hold get-togethers, you may want something more subtle with a country or traditional look. Whatever your choice, it’s a good idea to have a generous kitchen or prep space apart from where guests are mingling, whether you’re preparing food yourself or having it catered.
Building, or having your home built to your specifications is a good way to get what you want. Devote some time to selecting an appropriate piece of land, and investigating options for builders, styles, and materials.
First, however, guests must be able to find your home with little effort. Easy-to-read house numbers at your entryway or in your yard is the solution to help visitors find your place. This should include finding metal letters for signs that stand out, whether they be aluminum, bronze, brass, stainless steel, or copper.
Search for homes that have special features or amenities that can accommodate entertaining. For instance, does the house or complex come with a pool? Not only can a pool benefit your health, but it can also be a place to enjoy your company during summers in New York. Of course the costs of maintenance of the pool and area around it should also be considered.
If a pool costs too much, how about installing a hot tub? Imagine having a few glasses of wine with your friends while warm jets massage your back, and you enjoy the evening.
Routine maintenance is essential to keeping everything in your home working up to par. Not only will it benefit you, but you’ll ensure your guests are comfortable. For instance, if your home has a chimney, you should hire a professional to clean and inspect it yearly. During the cleaning, the professional removes soot and debris and ensures smoke can pass freely. The inspection can include looking for structural problems and signs there’s an issue.
Your dream space can be a place you and your guests both love, if it’s maintained well and is suited to your needs. Remember to stick to your budget, use classy street numbers so people can easily find you, and stay on a maintenance schedule.
Melbourne Florida Catering is your catering database that can help you search for the right caterer for your exact needs. Contact us today for more info!
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