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I’m not sure if its a good thing, but recently, I began to read more computing magazines. Many years back, when I was learning my trade, I used to read PC Plus but since then I’ve avoided the publications found in your average WH Smith because I found them to be far too consumer-focused and I consider that much of the advice given is far to simplistic and only tells half the story.
Recently, I’ve found that whilst reading trade publications such as IT Week will give me what I need to know from an industry perspective, I’m using more and more of the consumer-focused functionality built into the software on my PCs. I’ve also been relearning my trade as I try to become familiar with two non-Microsoft operating systems (SUSE Linux and Apple OS X) whilst rekindling my lost knowledge of PC hardware, so once again I have been reading the magazines that I shunned for so long. The trouble is, with their £6 cover prices (to justify the accompanying DVD which rarely has anything I want on it (or that I can’t download for free on the ‘net), I only really want to buy one a month and it seems to be difficult to get all I want from a single publication.
I did read Linux Format for a few months, but soon got tired of the Microsoft-bashing that took place (often from journalists who either run Windows under duress to work around a specific issue or never run Windows and associated applications because they can get all they need from an open source platform). I don’t believe that everything Microsoft does is good (far from it), but I do get annoyed when I see someone slating a perfectly good product because it was written by Microsoft and therefore it must be “evil”. Recently, my purchase of a Mac has led me to buy Mac Format and iCreate but by far and away the best general (cross-platform) PC magazine that I’ve found has been Personal Computer World.
One of the advantages of PCW is that it’s published by VNU business publications, so many of the writers are also contributors to the same trade publications that I respect already. I also like PCW because it has a mixture of hardware and software articles, just the right amount of advertising, and covers developments for all PC operating systems (although there is a slight bias towards Windows, representing its market position and therefore the largest chunk of the magazine’s readership); however, I still get annoyed by half-correct advice (often edited to save space, losing its full meaning in the process) and articles that have jumped on one bandwagon or another and seem to have lost the plot on the way. One of these was an article on Web 2.0 technologies in the July 2006 edition of PCW.
Web 2.0 is the current buzzword used to describe web services (rich websites that provide a service, that is consumed either by another application, or directly by a user via a web browser). I first came across the concept back in 2001 when Microsoft announced their .NET vision at a TechEd conference but others have extended the web services vision to include LAMP (Linux-Apache-MySQL-Perl/PHP/Python) applications and other platforms, in the process generating much media hype about the next Internet.
And that’s exactly my point. It’s all hype. There is no new Internet. Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the world-wide web and browser-based applications have become widespread. Now that same platform is being used to develop new, rich, server-based applications and people are heralding a new dawn (or even worse, building up for a second .com frenzy). What has become known as Web 2.0 is not the next web, it’s simply a development of the vision that Berners-Lee had 15 years back, but now we’re all ready to use it (back in the early 1990s many business applications were character based and ran on an expensive server, whilst PC users were only just getting used toward processing and a GUI interface – we were only just getting used to the move from standalone PCs to LANs and would have struggled with the concept of massively connected systems at providing and consuming services from one another).
In fairness, Tim O’Reilly’s description of Web 2.0 is an interesting and thought-provoking article which I agree with in many ways but for every O’Reilly article there are a bunch of journalists who herald Web 2.0 as the “webtop”, replacing the desktop and even suggesting that Windows Vista will be the last edition of Windows. Whilst I have no doubt that Web 2.0 services will win the hearts and minds of consumers (hence why Microsoft is developing the Windows Live platform to complete with the giant of web services – Google) we are not about to see the death of the PC, to be replaced by a “dumb” browser terminal (anybody remember how thin clients were going to displace rich applications on the desktop?). Why not? Read on and I’ll explain why not.
Web services are a great idea, joining islands of information to enhance the Internet experience. We’ve already seem the development from static information pages to transactional data and web services take this to the next level; but despite the altruistic intentions of many Web 2.0 companies they also have to represent a viable business proposition. That means driving a revenue stream and (eventually) making a profit. If the venture capital that finances the web service (which is hemorrhaging cash until it gains sufficient presence to establish a revenue stream) dries up, where does my data go? I’m pretty sure it won’t find its way back to me but it may well end up at the next clearance sale of used IT equipment. My personal data may not be significant but if it was to fall into the wrong hands, it may include information that allows someone to steal my digital identity. Potentially worse, if one or more small businesses rely on the failed web service to operate, what happens to their data (and their business)?
I like my data to live on my computers – where I control it. Sure, maybe I’m a control freak, but I’m not alone in this view. I might put a few digital photos up on Flickr but I keep the originals where I know they are safe. I may trust my ISP to host a website for me, but I have an offline copy too. I don’t use my Google Mail account because I don’t want Google using my data to build a profile of my interests. And, if I fail to take backups, then I only have one person to blame when I lose my data.
Those are just a few examples from a tech-savvy consumer point of view but what about the corporate or government environment? You might accept that your bank, local council, and major government departments outsource their IT operations to an IT services company (they almost certainly do) but they will also make sure the necessary controls are in place. Their website might include functionality consumed from a web services provider but I wouldn’t expect confidential documents to be edited using Writely (the online word processor, now owned by Google), or financial data to be controlled using the Google Spreadsheets, any more than I would expect a business associate to contact me using a Hotmail e-mail address. Corporate and government organisations may consume some web services and will almost certainly provide more but they will not turn their internal operations over to the webtop.
Web 2.0 supporters claim that because all applications run in a browser then there will be less application support issues. Hmm. What does the browser run on? Yes, a lightweight operating system could well be developed to support just a browser but haven’t we all experienced buggy websites using dodgy scripting?
As long as corporates still use PCs as we know them today, there will be a market for Microsoft to sell Windows and Office for the desktop, along with supporting server infrastructure and application development platforms (including .NET – which is, after all, Microsoft’s vision for web services). Web 2.0’s webtop may well be on its way up, but it’s certainly not a replacement for the desktop.
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When it comes to cheaters, it takes one to know one. But in the case of this 1995 Melissa Etheridge song Your Little Secret, the would-be other woman is a reformed cheater. She threatens to tell the cheater’s little secret.
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It is a well known fact that women love handbags that could fit everything they want to bring around with them. Traditionally, women would bring a shoulder or hand bag that would have a lot of pockets and divisions where they could insert their wallets, makeup kits, their cell phones, diaries, hairbrushes, and toiletries for the “just in case I need them” type of woman, which is basically all women.
Today, women are more techie and they also want a ladies laptop bag where they could just put in their 13”-14” laptops or Netbooks. A great product is the 13”-14” Adelaide Leather Laptop Bag for Women that is designed to hold all sorts of items that only women bring around with them and still leave enough room for their highly essential computer. No woman feels elegant when they have to carry their laptops in a separate bag if they have a bag that can fit everything in it.
Now, this is not a shoulder bag, this is a handbag that has a separate padded compartment which would protect the precious laptop from the other items that only a woman could think of bringing with her.
The first really attractive feature is the leather material. This is not the synthetic type, it is real leather which can weather the elements so even if it is drizzling or raining, the items inside it will not get wet. The expandable base is designed so that literally everything a woman desires to bring with her can be brought without causing damage to either the laptop or the makeup kit. It has a pocket up the front with a dual direction zip where accessories like a mouse and the cord for the lap can be placed.
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One of the first wideouts off the board, Beckham has a little more risk this year than he has had in previous seasons. Why should you be pumping the brakes on him at his late-first ADP?
Even without the spectacular one-handed grabs and a host of highlight-worthy plays, it is nearly impossible to ignore Odell Beckham's standing as one of the premier wide receivers in the NFL. Since the New York Giants selected him 12th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, he has taken up residence alongside the game's elite receivers.
After an injury ruined his 2017 campaign, all signs are pointing toward Beckham returning to full health for the upcoming season, and that has not escaped the attention of fantasy owners.
According to Fantasy Football Calculator, Beckham is the third of three wide receivers (Antonio Brown and DeAndre Hopkins) currently being drafted in the first round of (PPR) drafts, at pick 1.10. However, there are forces in play that could prevent Beckham from being the slam-dunk fantasy superstar this year that many of us have come to expect.
Despite missing a total of five games from 2014 to 2016, due to injuries and other reasons, Beckham was among the leaders in most key receiving statistics during his first three seasons.
Beckham's 14.3 yards per reception was also third-best among the wide receivers to see at least 400 targets in that time.
In addition to his raw production, Beckham was also ridiculously efficient on a per-play basis in his first two seasons, according to our Net Expected Points (NEP) metric -- which you can learn more about in our glossary.
As a rookie, Beckham had 0.60 Target NEP per Target, good for third among all receivers with at least 100 targets. Only three players had a higher Reception NEP per Target that year than Beckham's 0.91, and he ranked 11th in Reception NEP per Catch (1.30).
In his second season, his Target NEP per Target dropped slightly to 0.58, but that was still good for third among high-volume receivers. His Reception NEP per Target checked in second (0.96), while no other player had a higher Reception NEP per Catch (1.58).
In 2016, Beckham continued his dominance, logging the second-most targets in the league (169) and finishing third in both receptions and receiving yards.
Here are Beckham's year-end PPR finishes for his first three seasons, starting with 2014: WR7, WR5 and WR4.
Last season was a lost year for Beckham as he played only four games, amassing 25 receptions for 302 yards on 25% of the total team targets.
Obviously, none of this is breaking news. Odell Beckham is very, very good at football, and his first three seasons are as good as anyone's initial three years in modern NFL history -- by advanced metrics, traditional stats and fantasy numbers.
But a lot -- almost everything outside of who is throwing him the ball -- has changed with the Giants' offense since OBJ's early days. Is he still a lock to see massive volume, which is the lifeblood of any fantasy star?
Beckham saw market shares of 20.41%, 24.31% and 27.26%, respectively, in his first three years. That 27.26% clip from 2016 ranked third in the league that year.
While he'll surely be a focal point for the G-Men, Beckham may not see the monster volume he got in 2016 as the Giants' offense appears to be trending more toward the run. After finishing 12th and 4th, respectively, in pass plays over the last two seasons, New York's offseason moves hint toward a change in offensive philosophy.
Not content with signing free agent running back Jonathan Stewart, the team spent the second-overall pick on Saquon Barkley in this year's draft. Some time after these moves were made, the team also released veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
Altogether, this has the makings of a team that wants to run the ball early and often. I mean, you don't take a running back second overall unless you're planning to feed him. And if there's not as many pass plays, Beckham could still command a big market share and at the same time see his raw numbers fall.
On top of that, there are more mouths to feed for Eli Manning than there used to be. Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram solidified themselves as good pass-game targets last season, carrying the load in Beckham's absence.
Engram finished 2017 with a 17.91% market share, a huge number for a rookie tight end and the fourth-highest share among all tight ends. (Rob Gronkowski had a 16.88% share in his 14 games.) And while Shepard's season-long market share was just 13.08%, he played in only 11 games and saw at least 8 looks in 4 of his last 6 outings, including single games of 13 and 16 targets.
Oh, and that Barkley guy is way more than just a runner, putting up a 17.94% reception share in his final college season, which is a top-10 number, per our JJ Zachariason, among all backs drafted over the past decade.
It's not just the Beckham show anymore on offense for the Giants.
There's also the possibility that Eli is toast.
There have been reports that the Giants want Manning to attempt more of his throws further downfield. That would certainly be a boost for Beckham, one of the best big-play weapons in the NFL.
However, it's a boost only if Manning is able to adequately propel the ball downfield. Manning finished with a lowly 5.7 adjusted yards per pass attempt last season, which ranked 26th among qualified passers. Of course, he was negatively impacted by Beckham's absence, but Manning's yards per completion has decreased in each of his last six seasons. That doesn't seem good for his odds of being a quality deep-ball guy -- or just having a bounce-back season in general -- in 2018.
Lastly, there's Beckham's contract situation with the Giants. The team has appeared to be reluctant to give their superstar wideout a big-money extension, and there was even some trade speculation this offseason. You could spin this into a narrative of a contract-year wideout being extra motivated to perform, but however you view it, reports have made it seem like the relationship between Beckham and the Giants isn't a great one. That's probably not ideal.
The change in offensive philosophy, upgrade in surrounding cast, strained relationship between the team and player, and the dwindling skills of Eli Manning all combine to cloud the optimism around Beckham in his comeback season.
The most important question mark in all of this is volume. The Giants appear to be shifting more toward the run, and on top of that, with Barkley, Shepard and Engram in the fold, Beckham has some pretty stout competition for targets when the G-Men do air it out.
Beckham has been a fantasy superstar in each of his three healthy seasons, and it's hard to call a player who is unquestionably one of the most talented guys in the NFL a risk in the first round of fantasy football drafts, but there's some uncertainty here. Plus, we need to look at the opportunity cost involved with taking OBJ. When you're on the clock for your first pick, uncertainty is a scary thing, especially when the alternatives at running back and receiver in Beckham's ADP range -- the likes of Melvin Gordon, Kareem Hunt, Dalvin Cook, Julio Jones and Michael Thomas -- don't appear to have as many question marks.
As things stand now, Beckham is a little tough to stomach at his late-first round ADP.
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View all the MLS listings for 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses townhomes and real estate for sale in Vancouver East Side, BC. You can browse through other areas or types of real estate by clicking the menu above. Call Cindy Parkinson today at 604-812-7506 to view any of these listings.
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Your key to the coastal, casual, eclectic Laguna Beach lifestyle awaits at Artisan Laguna Beach. Channeling coastal canyon charm, these apartments are perfectly placed between Pacific waters and wilderness trails. Designed to blend the comfort of the indoors with the beauty of the outdoors, this community is calibrated for the spirited, active and urban nature lover.
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Salta is known as a colonial city in Argentina's remote northwest, and its a major destination for train buffs who want to take the thrilling Train to the Clouds. But there are also tons of outdoor activities to choose from: Go horseback riding, rafting, and trekking in the beautiful Salta region in the Northwest of Argentina.
Please note: This tour is not available from December-March due to the rainy season.
Reception at Salta airport and transfer to hotel. In the evening, 4WD ride to Potrero Grande, a place with a natural beauty protected by mountains. Those who make this tour will venture to drive a quad bike through adventurous paths crossed by streams and difficult slopes. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Thanks to the technical conditions of the vehicles, the “Safari to the Clouds ” offers the possibility to combine three unique tours of Northwest Argentina in an unforgettable day: first, the ” Road to the Clouds ”, following the tracks of the famous Train to Clouds , admiring this magnificent engineering work started in the 20’s by the Quebrada del Toro to San Antonio de los Cobres. Second, the crossing of the Puna by Route 40 up to Salinas Grandes. And third, Cuesta de Lipan to the picturesque village of Purmamarca. The circuit is completed with the arrival in Salta.
Have breakfast in your hotel and then meet your guide and fellow riders for a horseback riding tour near San Lorenzo. This full-day horseback ride is a relaxing, enjoyable way to see the hills, landscapes, and farms of the San Lorenzo region. Visit the Lesser farm and surrounding fields. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel in San Lorenzo and relax.
Enjoy another full day of exciting adventures in this remote part of northwestern Argentina. After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to the Cabra corral for river rafting and trekking. First, hop into a river rafting boat to take on the rapids of the River Juramento. The Juramento river canyon is an amazing natural landscape. After tackling the rapids, hike through the Cerro Peñas Blancas, the White Pains Hills, until you arrive at an indigenous observatory. In the late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in San Lorenzo.
After breakfast, take a city tour of Salta, and climb the Cerro San Bernardo on the outskirts of the city. Then visit the Cathedral, Church of San Francisco, Town Hall, the Historic Museum of the North, as well as the crafts market where you can purchase silver trinkets and handicrafts. In the afternoon, transfer to the bus station or airport for your journey home or to your next destination in South America.
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German American is dedicated to helping individuals, families and businesses achieve greater prosperity and quality of life. We support the communities we serve and believe that when a community thrives, its people prosper.
Through German American's Bank Smart - Financial Education program, we can help strengthen communities by ensuring that individuals have the knowledge and resources they need to make smart financial decisions through every stage of life. By providing educational opportunities that provide a foundation for personal prosperity, together, we can create a framework for life-long learning and economic success.
Counting Coins - Describe the purpose and history of money, explain ways money can be used, and identify, sort, and count coins and bills.
Learn to Earn - Identify and explore different jobs, examine sources of income (such as selling lemonade), and explain that money is made by working.
Weighing Needs and Wants - Define and prioritize needs vs. wants.
Ready. Set. Goal. - Describe goal setting and how it relates to financial decisions.
Super Savers - Identify, saving and spending, recognize a bank as a safe place to save, and create a savings jar or piggy bank.
Borrowing Bills - Describe borrowing with real-life examples, and illustrate ways to borrow responsibly.
Money Matters - Explain the difference between needs and wants, evaluate different choices when making a purchase, discuss implus buying, and explain opportunity cost.
Get Set for Goals - Identify and develop ways to set short-term and long-term goals for saving, and explain the importance of setting goals for saving and how things may affect decisions to spend or save money.
Make a Plan - Explain the term "budget," create a budget and apply skills to real-world scenarios, and understand the concept of "pay yourself first."
Save Your Money - Explain what banks do what what interest is, name benefits of saving money in a bank vs. at home, understand risks and why it's important to save for emergencies.
Which Way to Pay? - Explain the concept of cash, credit and debit cards, discuss the consequences of paying back credit past the due date, and discuss identity theft and types of personal information that should never be shared.
Get Invested - Explore the basic concepts of investing, including risk and return, analyze the savings outcome of several investment options, and explain the value of long-term financial planning.
It's Great to Donate! - Explain the meaning of charitable giving and its rewards, and create a plan to raise money for a charitable cause.
Career Choices - Identify and explore different career types, evaluate personal interests, and explain how money is earned and why it is taxed.
The Path to Success - Identify and assess the skills and experience needed for a variety of careers, and examine the impact of education and other opportunities like internships.
Bread and Butter - Understand and explain the purpose of federal income and state tax and how it affects personal income.
Designing Dreams - Identify and explain needs and wants, and understand the importance of creating financial goals.
Being a Savvy Shopper - Consider the role of needs and wants in decision making by evaluating the credibility and motivation of marketing and advertising, distinguish the best value of goods and services, and apply opportunity costs to purchases.
Go with the Flow - Explain the purpose and value of budgeting.
Super Savers - Understand and explain the importance of saving money.
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees - Understand investment growth, losses, rewards, and risk by developing and tracking a stock portfolio.
Give Credit Where Credit is Due - Understand how to build credit and practices that may hurt credit.
Protecting Yourself - Create a trifold informative brochure on identity theft and prevention methods.
Risky Business - Identify methods to protect oneself from unwanted financial risk.
Spend, Save or Give? - Create a balanced budget that takes into consideration spending, saving, and giving.
Check It Out - Learn the benefits of a checking account, determine which account is best, how to open an account, add money to and withdraw from a checking account, and reconcile a check register with a bank statement.
Setting Financial Goals - Prepare a personal spending plan, and identify ways to decrease spending and increase income.
Pay Yourself First - Understand the importance of saving money by identifying saving goals and options to help you reach their goals.
Borrowing Basics - Explain the importance of credit and how to use it appropriately, identify the costs associated with a loan, and learn what forms of credit best suit their needs.
Charge It Right - Learn the purpose of credit cards and how to use a credit card responsibly.
Paying for College and Cars - Understand the difference of consumer loans, specifically student loans and car loans, and how students can determine which loans are best for their needs.
A Roof Over Your Head - Identify the differences of renting a home vs. owning a home.
Money Matters - Prepare a personal spending plan, and identify ways to decrease spending and increase income.
Keep It Safe - Learn informative tips on identity theft and fraud, and understand advice on how to prepare financially for emergencies.
To Your Credit - Learn the importance of building and maintaining a good credit history, how to address credit issues, and how to read a credit report.
Loan to Own - Understand the difference of consumer loans, and how students can determine which loans are best for their needs.
Your Own Home - Helps determine if participants are ready to become homeowners.
Financial Recovery - Helps participants rebuild their financial lives and repair their credit.
These lessons are also available in Spanish.
For older adults, German American offers a financial education class on financial exploitation. This class is designed to provide information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams, and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community.
Our local team of financial professionals can teach students of all ages the importance of financial literacy. If you would like to receive literature and/or request a financial professional to teach your class or organization, please call German American's Marketing Department at 800-482-1314.
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Hip-hop has made its way into the academy and is increasingly becoming accepted as a legitimate field of inquiry, with many top universities around the country offering classes in hip-hop studies, exploring not only hip-hop as a musical genre but also the history and role of hip-hop culture in society—creating a bridge that connects the past to the present.
It’s in that context that Patrick Douthit, better known as 9th Wonder, has been working to preserve 40 years of hip-hop history by teaching students to critically consider how this rich and complex culture is translated into the universal language of music. And 9th Wonder’s classes—both at Duke and Harvard University—are filled to capacity with students who are eager to immerse themselves in the hip-hop tradition.
9th Wonder is a Grammy Award-winning producer who has worked with some of the most prolific artists in the music industry, including Jay Z, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Ludacris, Lecrae, Drake, Murs, Destiny’s Child, Chris Brown and Erykah Badu. He’s also a skilled turntablist and acclaimed rapper who currently raps under the name “9thmatic.” He was previously part of the Durham, N.C.-based group Little Brother, rapping alongside Phonte and Big Pooh from 2001 to 2010.
In recent years, 9th Wonder has added the titles of hip-hop scholar and college professor to his list of credentials. After 9th Wonder was appointed artist in residence at North Carolina Central University in 2007, where he taught a “History of Hip-Hop” course, a chance encounter with Neal led to their first collaborative effort, teaching a “Sampling Soul” class at Duke in 2010.
In 2012, 9th Wonder was awarded a yearlong fellowship to assemble a hip-hop archive at Harvard, where he also taught “The Standards of Hip-Hop” and conducted research for his thesis, exploring hip-hop’s culture, history and place in academia. His year as a Harvard fellow is chronicled in director Kenneth Price’s new feature-length documentary film, The Hip-Hop Fellow, which will premiere Saturday, April 5, at the 2014 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham. It’s a follow-up to Price’s 2012 9th Wonder documentary, The Wonder Year.
9th Wonder says that his love of education and passion for teaching come from his mother, who has been an educator for 41 years. He credits Ernest Wade’s Project Ensure program—which he was involved with while growing up in Winston-Salem, N.C.—with helping to mold him into a serious student, and recounts how wearing Project Ensure T-shirts imprinted with the phrase “My mind is a lethal weapon” reinforced the value of education for him.
At one time a history major at North Carolina Central, he had planned to follow in his mother’s footsteps and become a teacher. It was at NCCU, though, where he first met Phonte and Big Pooh, and the trio formed Little Brother. He left college to pursue music full time, and by 2002 Little Brother was signed by an independent label. The breakthrough in 9th Wonder’s career came after Jay Z’s studio engineer Young Guru came across Little Brother’s debut album, The Listening. 9th Wonder would later experience enormous mainstream success after working on Destiny’s Child’s 2004 Destiny Fulfilled album.
Even as he gained recognition in the music industry, 9th Wonder’s love for teaching never waned. He eagerly accepted invitations to speak to elementary school students about hip-hop, and when presented with the opportunity to teach college courses, 9th Wonder didn’t hesitate to take up an adjunct-lecturer position at Central. The rest, as they say, is history for this onetime history major.
The Hip-Hop Fellow chronicles 9th Wonder’s work on the Harvard hip-hop archive and examines what makes an album part of the hip-hop canon. As The Root’s editor-in-chief, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., describes, the film also illustrates how, when artists take a sample and “embed it in a new composition,” they’ve effectively created “literature” in the hip-hop form.
“Nobody from hip-hop,” 9th Wonder explains in the film, “is supposed to go to Harvard without a degree.” But what we learn is that hip-hop isn’t only the music and the movement. It’s an education.
Gloria Ayee is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of political science at Duke University, where she is pursuing a graduate certificate in African and African-American studies, and a graduate fellow at Duke’s Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Gender in the Social Sciences. She is also creator of the blog Dreaming in Color.
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Did You Finish All Of The Necessary Requirements For Your Phlebotomy Course?
Have you received your certificate of completion?
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Follow online instructions for creating an online account. Have a credit card available, Mastercard or Visa.
When you have completed your online application, mail your official, sealed High school or GED transcripts or AACRAO evaluation for non-US transcripts.
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My Little Pony Equestria Girls Special "The Other Side" Revealed for 2019!
My Little Pony Equestria Girls has an all new special coming in 2019! The new special is titled "The Other Side", and takes place after the other special "Dance Magic". A sneak peek video teaser trailer has been posted with more info over HERE.
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Get useful information about Cork and Grenoble to organize your journey.
Trains in Grenoble are 30% cheaper than in Cork.
A meal in Grenoble costs roughly the same as in Cork.
Taxis are 13% more expensive in Grenoble than in Cork.
Coffee in Grenoble is 17% cheaper than in Cork.
Are you a plotting a break in Grenoble for business purposes, to visit family or for some well-deserved holidays? Then you’ve come to the right place! eDreams features great deals on flights and cheap tickets from Cork to your chosen destination. Simply enter your preferences in our search engine and let us do the rest. All you’ll need to do is select the best deal and job done! Alternatively, if you are looking for a spot of inspiration or are flexible on your travel dates, then take a look at when the cheapest days to fly to Grenoble are. If your trip was a last minute afterthought then take a look at our last minute flight prices, there’s sure to be something to tempt you. Finally, to make sure that you have everything prepared for your holidays, book a hotel and rental car with your flight. Your journey starts here with eDreams!
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I guess today is the end of summer from a calendar point of view, but I think today was probably one of the last good sunny days for a ride. Luckily I managed to get out for a 40km ride. I haven’t had much time for the bike recently due to real-life commitments. All I need is a lottery win and I’ll have a bit more free time!
I’ve discovered two useful Strava-related services. These are Relive and MyWindsock. Relive lets you view a video of your route using Google Map’s satellite view. If you’ve taken any photos on your ride it’ll add them at the various locations where you took them. Pretty useful! They don’t allow embedded videos or downloads yet, but here is a link to my ride this morning.
MyWindsock takes your ride and shows you which way the wind was blowing. So now if you have one of those horrible rides where every direction is into the wind, you’ll be able to know for sure! The map below shows that I had a less than 50% headwind today which sounds about right.
We’re over halfway through the Vuelta now and it looks as though Froome is going to win it. It’s obviously an amazing achievement but the Sky train doesn’t lead to an exciting GC race. Given the lack of sprint stages it doesn’t make for exciting viewing. It’s a shame Contador had a day of being ill but at least he tried something today. Hopefully he’ll manage a stage win or even a massive ambush.
The Tour of Britain starts this weekend and promises to be good with several star riders taking part ahead of the World Championships in a few weeks. Fingers crossed that Cav is back to full health and show something in the sprints, but I can see Gaviria winning a lot!
The last few weeks have been pretty hectic and as a result I’ve only managed one ride in the last few weeks. We went away on holiday to the Isle of Wight for a week. I did take my mountain bike but only really went for one short ride with Nicky, although that one 4km ride had about the same elevation as my usual 24km loop! Next time we go to the Isle of Wight I’ll definitely try to take my road bike as there’s so many great roads to ride.
The route was different to the first time we did it, and it was much improved – there were less hold-ups around Trafalgar Square and we had a nice fast run along the Embankment. Nicky did have a minor crash – I think he was tired and he says his foot came off the pedal. The staff in the Red Cross tent in Green Park were very helpful and patched him up nicely.
The only disappointments on the day were the South Bank festival zone and the climbing wall at Lincoln’s Inn. The climbing wall needed power (it was some kind of “smart” wall) but their generator broke and as the roads were closed they couldn’t get another one (I did make up for this disappointment by getting some free Clif bars). The South Bank zone was just pointless – it wasn’t on the route itself so we had to make our way there, only to be told that bikes weren’t allowed into the zone (and we couldn’t use the bike racks at the entrance of the zone because of health & safety). We only went there so Nicky could get the sticker anyway but it all seemed a bit daft.
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Pornographic spam has become so widespread that many workers say it can contribute to a hostile work environment, a national survey says.
More than half of all respondents to the InsightExpress survey say employers have a responsibility to stop offensive, unwanted messages from entering e-mail in-boxes at work. Forty-two percent have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of spam they receive at work, nearly 10 percent of which is pornographic.
Many legal analysts said there is a growing belief that employers will be subjected to a wave of lawsuits if they don’t implement systems to stop spam.
“It really becomes a notice issue … once the employer has been put on notice, do you have an obligation to provide a safe work environment? I think you do,” said Patricia Griffith, a partner with Ford Harrison, an Atlanta law firm specializing in labor and employment issues.
Spam, which generally is considered unsolicited commercial e-mail, makes up about half of all e-mail sent worldwide. Much of it is deceptive, pornographic or both, and costs businesses billions of dollars each year, several technology research groups said.
In the InsightExpress survey of 1,500 online users from all 50 states, 62 percent of respondents said pornographic spam could contribute to a hostile workplace environment and 64 percent said employers had a duty to protect workers from unwanted pornographic e-mail.
In addition, 43 percent said they considered the incidence of pornographic spam at the workplace to be “severe,” “pervasive” or both.
Legal analysts said that would meet the legal definition for a hostile workplace, though some criticized the question as being too leading. They also questioned whether the number of pornographic messages received at work — fewer than one per day for the average person, according to InsightExpress — was truly pervasive or severe.
The survey was commissioned by Unspam, a Chicago antispam software company that has pushed for the creation of a national do-not-spam registry.
Unspam Chief Executive Matthew Prince defended the survey results, saying it showed that workers had a low tolerance for pornographic spam.
Many companies have policies and systems to cut down on the amount of workplace spam.
Lockheed Martin, one of the Washington region’s largest employers, said it has a variety of filtering systems in place and that it prohibits employees from accessing external e-mail accounts while at work. Other companies say they have written policies encouraging employees to delete spam immediately and to use spam-blocking features on e-mail software.
Spam-filtering companies — including Brightmail, Enterprise Security and SurfControl — have marketed their products by suggesting that filters will protect against lawsuits.
No worker has brought a harassment case against an employer for failing to stop unwanted e-mail, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says, but legal analysts cite precedent.
In 2001, the EEOC determined that libraries in Minnesota could be held accountable for creating a hostile workplace when patrons viewed pornographic material on library computers. The case, filed by the state’s librarians, was settled out of court but sent a message that an employer could be held responsible for the actions of a third party, those familiar with the case said.
Despite that EEOC decision, legal analysts say, only the most negligent companies would be subjected to lawsuits.
Also, harassment cases relating to pornographic spam would be difficult to prove. The legal analysts say spam does not originate from the workplace and that it may be unreasonable to ask employers to install spam filters because of their expense and because they may filter out important messages. More than 30 percent of workers surveyed by InsightExpress said they had missed important e-mail messages because of spam filters.
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Just checking, do you use checklists?
Do you use checklists in your daily work? For instance to check if your software is ready to be delivered to customers? Or when you are finishing a User Story, to check if it is fully “Done”? Or do you hate checklists, and think that they are a waste of time? That they are being misused to bother professionals and aren’t helpful? What’s your experience with checklists?
I like checklists! think that they help you to do your work more efficiently. They do not replace knowledge and experience: My opinion is that a checklist only works when people understand what they are doing, because it only consists of short sentences or a single word. Somebody who is not trained and experienced enough cannot use a checklist, because (s)he wouldn’t know what to check, or how to check it.
Trained people use checklist all the time. I use a checklist when I prepare myself to give a presentation or course, and I keep on adapting it. In CMMI-assessments and audits I use checklists to see which practices people do, and I also use checklists in projects to manage risks, take decisions, and check milestones and toll-gates.
As a trained divemaster, I always do a buddycheck before entering the water to go diving. Better safe then sorry, I enjoy living and I want to live a long and healthy life. Also I’d rather fly with a pilot who uses a checklist before taking off, than with a pilot who’s going through the flight training manuals in the cockpit ;-).
So what’s your experience with checklists? Like them or hate them? Why?
Thanks Derk-Jan for sharing your checklist. Making good decisons on test automation is important, I think that the checklist can be useful for experienced test managers.
I live check-lists. Cannot imagine living without them. I have loved the check-list Manifesto book whose theme is about check-lists in the med world.
Patrick, do you have more info about the checklist manifesto book?
I like checklists I or the team created, I think they work well.
I don’t like checklists created by others to enforce policies. They don’t work that well.
Makes perfect sense. When you create a checklist, it’s your own tool, something that helps you to do things your way.
Enforcing anything, with a checklist or by any other means, isn’t effective.
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Money Matters on Campus details the second-year findings from a survey of 65,000 first-year college students from across the U.S. that sought to better understand the aspects of a student’s life that most significantly predict positive and negative financial outcomes.
The study—conducted by EverFi and sponsored by Higher One – surveyed students on their financial history, perspectives on money management, as well as their past and planned fiscal behaviors. Results mirrored those found in 2012-2013 and significant differences were found among students based on age, race, gender, and institution type. Findings support efforts to mandate financial literacy in high school and highlight the strong connection between knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in this area. This study also addresses the importance of personal experience in the development of this critical skill.
The survey was deployed just before the implementation of an online education program around college wellness. The majority of participants (88 percent) were fi rst-year college students (mean age = 18.6 years). One of the many survey findings revealed a strong correlation between incurring early debt and not being affiliated with a banking institution. Further, an increased risk of negative financially related outcomes, as students and later in life, was correlated with current risky financial attitudes/behaviors.
Traditional financial literacy education focuses primarily on providing simple financial knowledge and reactionary tools, without accounting for a student’s individual attitudes, motivation and behaviors. Money Matters on Campus details the need for a new, proactive approach to financial literacy education based on identified existing attitudes and behaviors. The study also suggests that colleges and universities should provide fi nancial education early on in a student’s college experience, taking into account attitudinal, behavioral, and demographic differences.
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The official poster, featuring stars Daina Valiulis, Martin Lindquist and Victoria Murdoch.
Aaron Michael Reilly as "Cary," and Chelsey Marie as "Bianca."
Ryan Anning as "Cameron," and Martin Lindquist as "Case."
Victoria Murdoch as "Nellie," and Martin Lindquist as "Case."
Martin Lindquist as "Case," and Victoria Murdoch as "Nellie."
Reggy Sy as "Connie," Martin Lindquist as "Case," Melinda Michael as "Stephanie," Aaron Michael Reilly as "Cary," and Cara Chau.
Martin Lindquist as "Case," and Daina Valiulis as "Natasha."
Daina Valiulis as "Natasha," and Martin Lindquist as "Case."
Jenna Harris as "Sandy," and Martin Lindquist as "Case."
Aaron Michael Reilly as "Cary," and Victoria Murdoch as "Nellie."
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We are happy to announce that Kumho Samco has partnered with CamboTicket. The company has been serving the passengers in the region for almost a decade now. They have daily buses from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh (and back) and from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (and back).
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After several weeks with friends and non-stop sight-seeing, I was ready for some "down-time". When we looked to see where we wanted to head to after Missoula, I suggested someplace that really didn't offer much, just a place to park ourselves for a few days. "Let's just do nothing for awhile" I said. Ft Benton MT seemed to fit the bill. Our friends assured us there wasn't really anything there 'to see'. I found a small campground in Ft Benton (the only one) that had a space left - they were pretty full with harvesters. Perfect.
Well, that was the plan anyway. We ended up staying 8 days in this charming town. Our campground host/owner gave us the choicest spot, the largest one right next to a big lovely tree that gave us great shade that we parked our chairs and pulled out our books and sat ourselves right down! That lasted a couple of days...until the rain came.
We decided this would be a good time to go into town and see what there was to see and pick up a couple of groceries. As we drove around (all of a couple of dozen blocks of it) we realized it was steeped in Lewis & Clark history and agriculture. It had a big museum that housed both of those as well as a replica of the old Fort Benton. You could get a two-day ticket to see all of them, so that's what we did. Dashing in and out of the rain drops we began our two-day adventure. What a surprise we had in store for us! Here in this little out of the way town, housed some of the best replicas and museum treasures we had seen so far! It took two full days to see it all too! Of course lots of Lewis & Clark (Montana is steeped in that) and bison & Native American history, but what I found most interesting, and educational, was the agricultural part. Having driven all through these plains areas, seeing fields and fields of wheat, canola, vegetables, etc. various farm equipment, different sizes of bales, this place helped me to better understand it all. I even got to climb aboard a combine! Both Jack and I are pretty much "city folk" so all this farming "stuff" has to be explained to us, and we actually find it all quite fascinating. What would we do without farmers? Starve, that's for sure. It sure takes a special breed of people to do what they do, and I for one am glad they do!
They also had a great display of life in general through the early 1900s and the war years. (I took some pictures of some great quilts for my special quilting friends). They did a nice job of replicating a small town including just about every kind of building you would likely find, including a homesteader's house. Jack, of course did a thorough check of the Blacksmith's Shop and found a rather large anvil he'd not seen before.
In our 8 days, we managed to see quite a few things in and around Ft Benton. Lewis & Clark"s Decision Point where they had to figure out which body of water was the Missouri and which, what they ended up naming Maria's River. We went into Great Falls and visited one of my favorite artist's works, CM Russell. He made his home there and that along with his studio, a large museum and grave site are all in Great Falls. That city also had an extensive museum on Lewis & Clark, the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center.
All this is to say...there just doesn't seem to be any place that doesn't have "something to see"!
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This laser printer toner cartridge prints 11000 pages, which is more than the standard offering by Xerox. Pages estimated averaged at 5% page coverage (5% of the page is covered by ink). NOTE: Nearly all printer manufacturers (including Xerox) base their ink/toner cartridge yields on 5% page coverage.
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HVAC supplies such as ducts, damper, etc., help keep the heating and cooling system running efficiently. With the help of HVAC supplies, heating and cooling costs can also be reduced.
As the high temperatures across the country start to set records, what steps have you taken to reduce the amount of money being spent to cool your home? For many, the answer is insulating the attic, basement, and garage. While insulating these areas will definitely help you cut costs, there is another area that can easily be forgotten: ducts. According to Energy Star, ducts that are leaking air can easily release up to 20 percent of conditioned air flowing through them. This leads to energy loss, a less efficient cooling system, and higher energy costs. Applying duct mastic, whether tape or putty, for sealing ducts helps take care of all of these problems at the same time.
A simple way to go about sealing ducts is through the use of mastic tape. The tape can be applied to flexible duct, fiberglass duct board, and metal ducts, including stainless, galvanized, and aluminum. It can be used indoors or outdoors, as it is weatherproof and able to withstand temperatures as high as 200 degrees Fahrenheit to as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Another tool that is used for sealing ducts is the duct mastic, a fibrous adhesive sealant that has the consistency of putty, allowing it to be malleable. It can be used on ducts that lack insulation as well as for coating of thermal insulation on ducts and pipes. Like the mastic tapes, this sealant has the ability to withstand extreme temperatures. The duct mastic is non-flammable, non-toxic, and dries completely within 30 minutes of application.
Once ducts have been sealed, the problem of losing conditioned air through this source will be eliminated. Limiting the amount of pressure put on the cooling system in this way helps increase its efficiency and possibly its shelf life. The reduction in energy loss added to the increased efficiency of the cooling system leads to less money being spent during the summer months to cool the home. When less money is necessary to cool the home, you have more money to budget however you would like.
In most homes, drafts and air leaks can be easily detected by placing your hand to a window or electrical outlet located on an exterior wall. Other air leaks, however, are not as easily detected. These hidden leaks are costing the average homeowner hundreds of dollars every year in heating and cooling. A smoke puffer provides a simple way to identify air leaks and drafty spots in the home that are not so easily detected.
Lay the tool on its side and fill the tank with the smoke fluid.
Gently hold the vapor/power trigger for 6-9 seconds, allowing the vapor to warm up.
Once the LED power light glows, press the vapor/power lever more firmly.
Use the trigger on the smoke puffer to control the amount of time the vapor is dispensed; increasing the pressure applied to the trigger increases the vapor stream.
See how air is moving the smoke to discover where the most air is leaking out of the home.
In addition to ease of use, the smoke pencil is ideal for identifying air leaks for a number of reasons. It is lightweight and pocket-sized for easy storage. Also, the fluid contains harmless glycerin and water vapor, instead of toxic chemicals. As a result, it poses no threat to an individual using it, or others in the area. Discovering where air is leaking out of the home is the first step to reducing this type of energy loss as well as the amount of money it is costing every year.
Heating and cooling is the largest residential expense for the average home, contributing to as much as 43% of the energy bill. Improving the efficiency of your heating and cooling system is one way to save energy and money from this source. Experts suggest regularly changing your air filters is one way to ensure a properly running system. You may be wondering exactly how often is “regularly.” An air filter whistle alerts you when the furnace or air conditioner filter needs to be replaced.
A furnace filter whistle is constructed with two pieces that are simply snapped onto the filter for installation. A clean filter allows for the free passage of air through filter material. However, over time dirt and dust builds up on the material and forces more air through the whistle. This causes the furnace filter whistle to give off a steady sound to alert you that it is time to change the filter.
The furnace filter whistle is reusable. Once you have removed the dirt-filled filter, the whistle can be installed onto the new filter. The air filter whistle helps to not only improve the overall efficiency of your heating and cooling system, it helps keep the system running for longer than it would have.
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At the airport, conventional wisdom keeps most travelers from joking around with words like "bomb" and "explosion." And as a new video purportedly shows, we probably want to add "Ebola" to that list, too.
On October 8, authorities met a US Airways flight from Philadelphia to Punta Cana due to a possible health issue onboard, The Huffington Post confirmed. A passenger was removed, checked by medical personnel and later cleared, as you'll see in the video above.
The man in question had caused concern among his fellow passengers by shouting "I have Ebola!" and joking that he'd recently been to Africa, according to a report by Fox News Latino. (HuffPost is still working to independently confirm this with airport authorities.) Another passenger filmed the aftermath once the plane landed.
"It's going to look worse than it is," a flight attendant explains in the video just before four officials in blue hazmat suits can be seen boarding the plane. "I've done this for 36 years," she assures the cabin. "I think the man who said this is an idiot."
Nevertheless, the airline didn't take any chances, alerting Dominican airport security and health authorities to the issue onboard the flight. The rest of the passengers weren't allowed off the plane until two hours after landing, according to the video description. Lesson: If you don't want to make enemies with a plane full of people, don't joke about a deadly and very serious virus that's already claimed nearly 4,000 lives, including one that was diagnosed in the U.S.
This isn't the first time Ebola scares have disrupted air travel, either. Just yesterday, medical personnel responded to a United Airlines flight that landed in Birmingham, Alabama, amid rumors of an infected passenger. And over the weekend, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers boarded a plane at Newark Airport in New Jersey, to remove two passengers due to potential Ebola symptoms.
Potential exposure to Ebola was also a concern raised by 200 airplane cleaners at LaGuardia Airport in New York who are striking in demand of safer working conditions. LaGuardia officials have promised to review the group's concerns.
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Item Contains: Approx. 22-25 pieces per lb.
Get ready for a BIG fun experience with these large gum lollies! These tasty and fun-to-eat gum lollies will be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Flavors include green apple, grape, cherry and watermelon.
Certified Kosher under the strict supervision of Rabbi Ilowitz, Brazil.
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The Cinelight MaxiBrute Four-Light 4Kw lights are mainly used for lighting large areas in television and film productions.
- accepts different bulbs with built-in reflectors that disperse or intensify the light beam emitted from the heads.
- may be used as a hanging, grid or pipe mounted fixture, or mounted on a combo / senior stand.
- pivoted three globe modules permit variable beam coverage.
- four toggle switches allow total control over light output.
- focusing and light output vary by type of bulb used.
- mounting: spigot 28mm pin.
- material: steel and aluminum.
- black color, powder coated .
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Original LUTHER BURBANK BLOTTER from the 1930s. Measures inches 4" x 8.5". Pictures Luther Burbank puttering in his garden. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company in Boston, Massachusetts. New old stock never used or circulated in excellent condition.
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Updated VMware VirtualCenter Update 4 and ESX patch update Tomcat packages.
Update for VirtualCenter and ESX patch update the Tomcat package to version 5.5.27 which addresses multiple security issues that existed in the previous version of Apache Tomcat.
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2008-1232, CVE-2008-1947 and CVE-2008-2370 to these issues.
The following table lists what action remediates the vulnerability (column 4) if a solution is available.
Note: These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely only if the attacker has access to the Service Console network.
Security best practices provided by VMware recommend that the Service Console be isolated from the VM network. Please see http://www.vmware.com/resources/techresources/726 for more information on VMware security best practices.
The currently installed version of Tomcat depends on your patch deployment history.
Please review the patch/release notes for your product and version and verify the md5sum of your downloaded file.
Initial security advisory after release of VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 4 on 2009-02-23.
Updated after release of ESX 3.5 patch 18 on 2009-10-16.
Updated after release of vCenter and ESX Update 1 on 2009-11-19.
Copyright 2009 VMware Inc. All rights reserved.
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A Plain Fish - Help?
Why use the wysiwyg editor to make updates?
Parts of your site can be defined by us as editable using a simple plain text data entry area (i.e. with none of the formatting icons/options the wysiwyg editor offers). This works well in some cases and reduces the chances of formatting errors occurring via the wysiwyg editor. BUT, the wysiwyg editor is necessary for larger areas of editable content which may include hyperlinks, images and different heading styles for example.
If you were to update it in the wysiwyg editor and change it to, say, an <h3> level heading, the style would change either to another style defined in the CSS for h3 headings or to the default style for h3!
In conclusion: we want your website to continue looking as good as the day is was launched - proceed with caution using the wysiwyg editor!
Beware copy/paste & white space!
The wysiwyg editor in a CMS has a hard job to do ... it has to generate HTML from input keyed in by you. Things can go wrong ... two of the most common problems are copying and pasting from word processing software like Word and generating empty HTML tags and hence creating areas of white space on the web page.
The wysiwyg is likely to pick up unwanted formatting when copying and pasting directly from software like Word. This formatting will override the styles defined in the CSS stylesheet for your website and the site will soon end up look like a jumble sale! Please copy and paste content from the original document into a plain text editor (e.g. NotePad) and then copy and paste from there into the CMS editable regions.
PC Users: Notepad is installed with Windows and you should find it by clicking on Start > programs > accessories.
MAC Users: If you use a Mac you need to use the equivalent plain text editor.
PLEASE NOTE: TextEdit does both rich and plain text, so it is not the direct equivalent of Windows' Notepad. It defaults to rich text, so you will either need to set it to default to plain text in the preferences or do it manually each time. Rich Text will preserve the formatting rules that you are trying to get rid of!
Here is a link to the Apple support site: How to set up TextEdit as a plain text editor.
An alternative tactic is to copy the content you wish to use on your website and then click on the icon shown in the image below - the 'paste as plain text' icon. A pop up box will appear for you to paste your text in - and all being well this process should 'sanitize' the copied content of all extra style tags.
Please also remember that hitting line return/new line in the CMS editable areas generates white space on the website. Unless you intend to create space ensure that any unwanted line-breaks are deleted from the editable areas (hit the 'Delete' key or the backspace/delete key).
The wysiwyg editor used with Couch CMS is CKEditor. The CKEditor website has an extensive User Guide which you may wish to refer to. However since much of the content within the User Guide will not apply to the simple updates you will be making to your website, we will refer you to the pertinent sections in our tutorial.
What do all those icons mean?
Click on the 'maximise' icon to expand the editor to fill your screen, which you may find easier to work with. Click the maximise icon again to return to the original size.
One of the most common actions you will be taking is copying and pasting content into the wysiwyg editor, from a Word document, an email etc. The CKEditor website has a section on copying and pasting in their User Guide. Here you will be shown how to use keyboard shortcuts to copy/cut/paste (something you may already do).
You will need to insert characters that are not part of the standard keyboard e.g. accented letters (é), mathematical expressions, other symbols (© • €).
To insert a special character into your page, press the Insert Special Character button on the toolbar. The Select Special Character dialog window that will open allows you to choose a symbol from a set containing Latin letters, numbers (including fractions), currency symbols, punctuation, arrows, and mathematical operators.
Find the character that you need and select it with your mouse or the Tab key. The dialog window will close automatically and the special character will appear in the CKEditor editing area in the position of the cursor.
Having made your changes ... VERY IMPORTANT ... scroll to the bottom of the screen and click SAVE!
Go to Couch basics for information on working with Drafts and Previews.
Sometimes you will want to split a heading or sentence over two lines without creating a new paragraph. That is you don't want to create an empty line!
into two paragraphs - like this!
When editing/creating site content in the wysiwyg editor in the Admin Panel - if you press the RETURN key on your keyboard it will generate a new paragraph.
If you want to generate a line break without the extra vertical whitespace of a new paragraph - hold down the SHIFT key and then press the RETURN key.
Click on the text you wish to know the format of - in this example 'Next Concert'.
The 'format' icon in the toolbar will now display the format of this content - in this example it is 'Heading 1'.
The 'format' is also displayed in the footer area of the wysiwyg window - in this example it is 'h1' (i.e. Heading 1).
Highlight the text you wish to reformat - in this example 'J S Bach'.
Click on the arrow to reveal a dropdown list of formats.
Select the format you wish to apply (the style of the format you select is determined by the CSS stylesheet - written by us at A Plain Fish).
Follow steps 1-3 as shown above, then click within the new table row and add your text in the first column, tab across to the second column and do likewise.
The principle for deleting a row(s) from a table is the same as above. Highlight the rows to be deleted first and then follow steps 1 and 2 - click 'Delete Rows'.
To insert a link, press the Link button on the toolbar or use the Ctrl+L keyboard shortcut. If you want the link to be assigned to a text fragment like this, select that text first. If no text is selected, the link URL will appear in the page e.g. www.aplainfish.co.uk.
Having clicked on the link button a link dialog window will open.
Link Type: URL is the default link type that lets you add a website address to your page.
URL : enter the full URL of the site you wish to link to (e.g. www.aplainfish.co.uk). If you are linking to another page on your own website - visit that page, copy and paste the URL here.
No selection required since the default action will be to open the link in the current window (i.e. the same as selecting 'Same Window (_self)'). If you wish the link to open in a new tab or window - not recommended these days - select 'New Window (_blank)'.
You can ignore this tab.
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Ah, Iran. This is one destination VERY high on my wish list. Sprint is apparently the very best time to visit, although the country has a very wide range of climates.
the best time for visiting Iran is from April 5 up to June 01 and also from Oct 01 up to end of Nov.
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Our CORE team offers complete Shell & Core and CAT-A Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) project solutions within the Commercial, Residential, Education, Hotel, Retail, Data-Centre and Healthcare sectors.
We undertake and deliver both “Build only” and “Design & Build” contracts working closely with Mechanical & Electrical consultants and architects to ensure the best engineering solutions are offered throughout the project life cycle. Our own in-house M&E design engineers are experienced in tailoring M&E systems to suit the specific make up of a building to deliver on client requirements.
Our typical Core project values range between £1m to £5m.
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Hi I’m Mark Sunderland. And I make stuff for advertising.
I’m a writer, musician, and video director/editor and handshake choreographer.
I’ve worked in Orlando and Tampa building brands and empires for agencies like MMGY Global, Paradise, PP+K, &Barr and The Wagner Agency.
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Met 3 Governors. Two in 1 day.
* The views, opinions and conclusions expressed on this site are those of the client or ad agency but I’m probably also onboard with most of it. So, cool.
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It was one of those weeks. One of those “you know you’re a mom when…” kind of weeks. It started off innocently enough – a moment here, a moment there. But when I started to add up all those moments, the truth was inescapable. The “you know you’re a mom when” reality settles around you in the fog of exhaustion before you even know what happened.
1. You know you’re a mom when… You reach into your purse to get your keys, and instead end up with a handful of kazoos, stickers from the doctor’s office and soggy Cheerios. And then you realize that your keys were in the other hand the entire time.
2. You know you’re a mom when… You don’t bother grabbing a cupcake at the birthday party de jour because your toddler will inevitably take one, lick the frosting off and then hand it to you expectantly. And you’ll eat it because, really, who wants to waste a perfectly good cupcake?
3. You know you’re a mom when… You finish the last sticky bite of your kid’s fruit leather when there’s no trash can in sight because the other option is to put it in your purse (see #1). After all, being a mom also means being a human garbage disposal (see #2).
4. You know you’re a mom when… Your house is filled with the sounds of the Disney hits Pandora radio station, even when you’re home alone because you’re too exhausted to change it. Or to notice in the first place.
5. You know you’re a mom when…you get up to pee at 3am for the fourth time that hour due to the baby in utero jumping on your bladder, only to return to your bed to find your toddler laying on your pillow spooning your husband, leaving you to sleep at the foot of the bed like the family cat.
6. You know you’re a mom when… Even with numbers 1-5 (and plenty more moments like that) you love every minute of it and wouldn’t change it for anything.
What are your “you know you’re a parent when” moments?
-When I found an old wrapped up used diaper in my purse – (only pee, phew) that had been in for a couple days .
-When I realized i literally cannot stomach stories in the news about child abuse, neglect, etc. I was never that sensitive before my Son was born.
-When i can sing every single song every stupid electronic toy we have plays. And sometimes find myself singing them to myself.
When my ideal friday night became early bedtime for the kid, Dateline NBC & Takeout for the adults!
Oh just came up with another one, ran an errand and realized my precious SUV that i loved to take such good care of prior to parenthood – smells a little like sour milk from too many bottle drips.
You know you’re a dad when your daughter has grown up to be a great mom and is now writing an incredibly poignant blog about her parenting experiences and you realize that when she was growing up she did the same things that her girls are now doing and her mom had the same thoughts and the same feelings while raising her. You know you’re a dad when what goes around comes around – there must be a god!
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You are here: Home / Staying Within Budget / What Can a Wedding Planner Do for Your DIY Wedding? 75 Point Checklist.
What Can a Wedding Planner Do for Your DIY Wedding? 75 Point Checklist.
When you think of a wedding planner, you may imagine someone putting on the whole event. Planning and coordinating from beginning to end.
And you may overlook the possibility of hiring one. But hold on. She can actually play a less-inclusive role. Even if you are wedding planning on a budget.
So what, exactly, does a wedding planner do if she isn’t taking the responsibility for the entire event? She can play any, all, or a combination of parts.
We often think of a “wedding planner” and the responsibility of “wedding planning” as interchangeable. But your planner (the person) does not have to do planning (the activity).
There is a lot involved when putting on a wedding. Some activities have to do with organization, project management, and logistics. Others focus on creativity and visuals.
Think of your planner’s role as having some responsibility for one or both of those two aspects. And hire one that complements and fills the holes in your own wedding planning activities. Costs adjust according to how many duties she performs.
Consider the logistics of planning your wedding. The facts of who, what, when, and where. That is what being organized is about.
The broadest form of wedding planning can also be the most all-encompassing. Think of the plan as your roadmap. Or a framework around which the entire event will be built.
A planner’s involvement may be the whole event, covering all duties, for full-service packages. Or a specific piece of it, as in many partial-planning packages. This approach is more affordable when, like most of us, you must closely manage your wedding budget.
Another way to narrow the focus is to hire a planner in the role of coordinator. A coordinator takes your plans and puts them in motion. Timelines and logistical details fall under coordinating.
Directors are even more focused. They are all about guiding activities at the live event. After planning and coordinating have been done, the director takes over.
In each of these roles, there are ways she can help. She can decrease the time you spend on planning and avoid a lot of stress along the way. Which, in turn, can help you prevent costly mistakes or health-related flare-ups.
The first three definitions—planning, coordinating, and directing—revolve around logistical duties.
Creative wedding planning professionals focus on the look and ambiance of your event. And they sweat the aesthetics.
Definitions vary. Many wedding planners take on both the logistics and creative sides. And the different creative terms are often used interchangeably. Or rolled into a single service.
So you may want to simplify and think of a Creative Director, Wedding Designer, and Wedding Stylist as a single person or duty. And consider the three levels of involvement related to those roles.
As with a Wedding Director, creative directing is about assuring things happen correctly. But on the creative side, this involves much more than orchestrating at the live event.
Creative Directors are involved during the whole creative process. From helping develop your vision. To sourcing the perfect products. And overseeing the creation of spectacular wedding aesthetics.
You can think of design as a bit more focused than the directing. The designer is the one with vision. The magic that results from her mind’s eye is what makes the guests exclaim in admiration.
Think of a stylist as the maker. She is quite likely the same person as or teamed with the designer. The designer’s or director’s visions come to life under her detailed implementation.
After deciding which roles a wedding planner may play at your wedding, it is time to think about it from their side. The services offered.
It bears mentioning again: Definitions tend to blur. So you may find titles vary for the type of service you need. Which makes finding the right planner less-than straightforward.
You will find that each planner is different. Some specialize only in traditional, full-service planning. Or destination weddings. Or something else.
So do not get upset or discouraged if you speak to one or more who feel they must be involved in a way you do not envision. And this is not a good fit for you. Thank them and move on.
Here is the low-down on what you may expect from the different types of wedding planning services. Followed by a checklist of 80+ ways various types of wedding planners can help your wedding on a budget.
Simply put, wedding consultants know stuff. This may be about specific aspects of your wedding or the bigger planning picture.
A good wedding planning consultant knows the local wedding industry. She can give you advice and otherwise guide you through the areas you are most unsure about. Or, in the case of a specialist, in-depth knowledge of a particular topic.
A. Show you how to get started with wedding planning.
You may have a vision but no idea how to even begin. In this case, a planner can help you understand how to set up a budget and stick to it. She knows what type of vendors you may need. She can also provide you with a checklist or timeline to follow.
B. Serve as a local wedding vendor guide.
It can take a lot of time to find and narrow down vendors on your own. And you may end up spending more than you’d planned or getting unexpected results.
An experienced planner knows what each local vendor is good at. She will be able to guide you to those most likely to have what you want within your available budget.
C. Help with covering wedding details.
Online discussion groups are great for asking questions and getting advice. But the answers are not always clear-cut. And may apply to different circumstances from your own.
The right planner has worked through your situation before. And will be able to guide you based on that experience. This helps you avoid costly mistakes.
Comprehensive packages are an option. But not practical on a budget.
Your mission is to look for planners to focus on only the parts of your wedding you need. Whether that’s organization-focused, like handling the details related to your out-of-town guests. Or creative focused, like designing and assembling welcome bags.
Whatever the planning roles, there are advantages.
A. Serve as a point person for all involved.
Fielding questions from everyone can require a lot of time and attention. Especially when you are not sure of the best answers. The planner can take that load off your shoulders in the area where she’s helping.
B. Guide you through choices about details.
There are a lot of decisions to be made along the way, especially when it comes to vendors. She will help you narrow down the selections to those you are most likely to want.
She also has industry knowledge you lack. Because of this, she may be able to get custom services or prices you may not have gotten alone.
C. Keep you on track.
It’s very easy to let things slip through the cracks when you are planning everything on your own. This tendency is notorious for creating surprise costs. And extra stress.
The planner will make sure you are aware of all the details within her responsibility.
Doing it all yourself on the day of your wedding is like both directing and starring in your own production. It’s doable but it is a lot more work and likely to be less than dreamy.
Even the best-planned events have something go wrong. Do you really want to be dealing with those hiccups? Or even directing the players? Of course not.
You should be relaxed and having the time of your life. After all your hard work you want to be able to enjoy your big day. That’s where coordination comes in.
Day-of wedding coordination is the most popular. The day-of coordinator usually begins her work about a month before the wedding. She can put together the schedule with a timeline. And communicate with all involved.
Month-of coordination is another variation. In this case, you are hiring the planner to coordinate details leading up to the big day. As well as on the day itself. You hand over the implementation logistics to her as your planning efforts take shape.
The Majestic Vision, for example, will meet with you “4 weeks before your wedding day and go over all the lovely details you have planned.” They take over finalizing all the details with your vendors and execute your vision on the big day. And serve as your “go-to” person.
You do the planning work. The coordinator’s job is making the event itself go live when the time comes.
She will organize the schedule before and run the show during the event. And smooth out the final details. Plus create a timeline itinerary for the big day. On your wedding day, she’ll make sure everyone is where and when they should be.
This saves you potential overages or other fees resulting from overlooked tasks. You don’t even have to know about glitches that happen behind the scenes.
Two types of coordinators appear similar but have very different motivations. These are (1) an on-site coordinator and (2) an independent coordinator.
The former is on the venue’s payroll. She’ll let you know what’s going on with the room and any vendors they hire. She makes sure your wedding happens according to the contract.
The independent coordinator or planner is on your payroll. She knows what needs to happen with your entire wedding. And she makes sure it all goes according to your plan.
Remember when I said earlier that definitions can get fuzzy? Here’s a case in point.
Coordinating and directing can be, and often is, consolidated into a single job description. But, depending on your situation, a director-only may be what you need.
Think of a director as an orchestra conductor. Her job is to oversee the production while it’s happening. To control the pace and implementation of the production.
Similarly, a wedding director keeps an eye on event activities as they happen. She is the supervisor at the live event.
80+ Ways a Wedding Planner Can Help. Even on a Budget.
Now you know about the two sides of wedding planning (organization and creative). And the ways wedding planners may present their services.
It’s time to think about details. What specific ways can a planner help your wedding and still keep within budget?
Here is a wedding planner checklist of tasks or projects she may take on for you. Print the list and circle the ones that you need the most help with. Feel free to add your own or be more specific.
1. Serve as wedding mentor for the whole process.
2. Create a custom wedding planning checklist.
3. Consult on wedding etiquette and related decisions.
5. Help set your budget.
7. Monitor your time management to keep you on track.
8. Oversee the decorations budget and related vendors.
9. Maintain and update a wedding website.
10. Consult about pros and cons of local venues.
11. Source wedding venue locations.
12. Narrow down choices by going to on-site tours.
13. Visit ceremony and reception venues to identify problems compared to vision.
14. Do final walk-through of venue sites.
18. Consult on comparing bids.
19. Reminders to pay deposits when due.
20. Schedule and attend vendor meetings.
22. Check in on and confirm vendors’ activities.
23. Source and book entertainment.
25. Oversee wedding day activities.
26. Serve as the point person between couple, vendors, guests, and family.
27. Create a day-of-wedding timeline.
28. Develop a groomsmen and bridesmaids timeline.
29. Bridal assistance the morning of the wedding.
30. Organize snacks and drinks for wedding party throughout the day.
31. Assemble and provide an emergency kit.
32. Review and manage final details.
34. Pick up and return rentals.
35. Run other errands the day of the wedding.
37. Help with travel reservations.
38. Create a transportation itinerary for pick-ups and drop-offs.
39. Plan free-time activities for out of town guests.
40. Address and mail invitations.
42. Run hotel room reservation process.
43. Create a custom ceremony.
44. Direct the ceremony details.
45. Guide the bridal party.
46. Clean up ceremony area.
47. Source special props and equipment rentals.
49. Develop a reception seating chart.
50. Clean up after the reception.
52. brunch or breakfast for out-of-town guests.
53. the bachelor or bachelorette party.
57. Advise on popular trends.
58. Create an overall design concept.
59. Provide color palette consultation.
60. Help choose a theme.
62. Consult on styling details.
63. Ensure all the decorations are in place on-site at the wedding.
65. Consult on wedding party gift selection.
66. Assist with picking wedding party attire.
67. Set up ceremony items.
68. Decorate the ceremony location.
70. Add finishing touches to the reception room.
72. Design the dessert bar.
73. Style the head table.
74. Design invitations and other stationery.
75. Assist with invitation wording.
76. Design wedding signs, table numbers, and place cards.
78. Design, source, and assemble welcome gifts.
79. Design and assemble favors.
80. Style the rehearsal dinner.
81. Design brunch or breakfast decor for overnight guests.
82. Comprehensive floral design (bouquets and decor).
83. Develop and source a bridal shower theme.
Now that you have identified the exact services that interest you, it is time to begin the search for a wedding planner to fit your needs.
You can begin by looking for professionals in your area who call themselves event or wedding planners. But you may mostly find full-service planners that way.
consultant, coordinator, month-of planning, weekend planning, day-of-coordination, creative director, stylist.
Also, search for those that provide a la carte services. Google the individual services you are most interested in outsourcing.
Finally, you can locate reputable local planners through the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). The organization requires all members to follow a code of ethics.
Go here to find ABC members in your area. Mention “a la carte,” “partial planning,” “day-of coordination,” etc. in the other information section.
Each of the above approaches can uncover the perfect gem among your local wedding professionals.
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A few months ago, Copperleaf™ was named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage.
As Copperleaf continues its aggressive growth trajectory, we want to ensure that new and current employees understand and feel ownership of our culture. It is a key component of our company and should be owned by all employees, and driven by the CEO.
Our culture was developed and implemented by the entire team, and therefore reflects the values that are significant to us. Every employee is an ambassador of our culture and represents our shared values to our customers, partners, shareholders, and the greater community at large.
It is vital that our culture aligns with our strategic objectives, and the CEO acts as a link between culture and how we execute on our strategy to be successful.
Last, but not least, I think it’s important to take the time to meet all of our new employees and also for them to spend time with the leadership team so that the doors of communication are always open.
I’m always interested in learning about what other organizations are doing to build and reinforce their culture. If you have any feedback or ideas, I’d love to hear from you!
This is the first time Copperleaf has received this award and I’m truly thrilled because I believe we’ve successfully created an environment where our people can collaborate, learn, create innovative solutions, and continually push the limits of what’s possible.
And finally, as part of the gala celebration, each winning company was tasked with making a video that showcases its culture. Winners in the “growth” category were asked to create a short video in the style of an action movie trailer. So I encourage you to watch the video below and see how our hero Coop and his trusty sidekick C55 follow Copperleaf’s cultural tenets in order to help them build a better world, one decision at a time!
As one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies, we are always looking for new talent to join our team. Check out our current job openings here.
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Ever since The Man I Didn't Vote For was elected, I've been protesting in the same way that most white people do: posting stuff on social media so I feel like I'm doing something but in fact I'm doing nothing. I combine famous quotes with pictures of president-elect Donald Trump. Here are a few for you to enjoy or dislike.
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From the late 15th to the early 17th centuries, the Fuggers of Augsburg were among the leading merchant-bankers of Europe. As the term merchant-bankers suggests, the family firm combined long-distance trade and financial services. The key to the Fuggers’ wealth was the marketing of Tyrolean and Hungarian copper and silver in return for loans to the rulers of the mining areas. The company operated a far-flung network of agencies and offices in major commercial cities such as Venice, Antwerp, Lisbon, and Seville; provided credit and banking services to the Habsburg emperors, the popes, and other European princes; and established sporadic ties with India and the New World. As information brokers, they collected newsletters from all over Europe and supplied relatives and princely clients with up-to-date information on political and military events. As Augsburg’s wealthiest mercantile family, the Fuggers also influenced the social and cultural life of the imperial city in various ways: They commissioned some of the earliest Renaissance buildings and artworks north of the Alps and initiated a major social housing project that is still in existence 500 years after its founding. As stalwart Catholics in a city that had largely turned Protestant during the Reformation, they ensured the survival of Catholicism by exerting their political influence and supporting religious orders, especially the Jesuits. The Fuggers’ influence also extended to neighboring territories: they not only extended loans to the Dukes of Bavaria, but also advised them on artistic matters and played an important role in the transfer of the aesthetic tastes of the Italian Renaissance to South German courts. Finally, the Fuggers exemplify the possibilities for social mobility in Renaissance Germany. Descendants of a weaver who had moved from the village of Graben to Augsburg in 1367, they not only entered the highest echelon of urban society, the patriciate, in 1538, but even rose into the ranks of the imperial nobility, becoming hereditary counts in 1530, forming marital alliances with Bavarian and Austrian noble families, and purchasing extensive stretches of landed property. On the eve of the Thirty Years’ War, their territories comprised more than one hundred villages in eastern Swabia. While the Fuggers are frequently mentioned in textbooks and general overviews of the Renaissance and Reformation, scholarship is largely confined to German-language works. This article reflects the preponderance of literature in German while giving due credit to the works of French, British, and American scholars and to translations.
Scholarship on the Fuggers began in the late 19th century when historians started to mine the family archives and examine relevant documents in a number of German and European archives and libraries. In 1896 Richard Ehrenberg published a two-volume study on European merchant-bankers and capital markets in the 16th century that strongly focused on the Fugger family. Due to several reprints and an English translation (Ehrenberg 1985), Ehrenberg’s interpretation of the period as “the age of the Fuggers” has long remained influential. Like Ehrenberg, Pölnitz 1960 is a study that concentrates on the period from 1485 to 1560, when Jacob Fugger the Rich and his nephew Anton headed the family firm. While Ehrenberg and especially Pölnitz viewed the period after 1560 as one of decline, more recent scholarship has rehabilitated the later generations of the Fugger family, whose members harbored different social and cultural values and operated in a changing business environment. Mörke 1983 looks at the Fugger family from a social historical viewpoint. Häberlein 2012, the English translation of a book originally published in German in 2006, surveys the family’s history from the late Middle Ages through the Thirty Years’ War, while the brief illustrated accounts in Herre 2009 and Kluger 2014 are geared toward a general audience. Safley 2004 is an English encyclopedia article on the Fugger family. The essays in Burkhardt 1996 provide historiographical background.
Burkhardt, Johannes, ed. Augsburger Handelshäuser im Wandel des historischen Urteils. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 1996.
A collection of essays originally presented at a symposium on the occasion of Anton Fugger’s 500th anniversary in 1993. Its focus is on the changing perceptions of the Fuggers and other Augsburg merchant companies by contemporaries and later historians.
Ehrenberg, Richard. Capital and Finance in the Age of the Renaissance: A Study on the Fuggers and Their Connections. Reprint. Fairfield, NJ: Kelley, 1985.
English translation of the 1896 German book that first pointed out the importance of the Fuggers and other south German merchant-bankers for the economic and financial history of Renaissance Europe.
Häberlein, Mark. The Fuggers of Augsburg: Pursuing Wealth and Honor in Renaissance Germany. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2012.
English translation of a German survey of the family history published in 2006. A synthesis of the international scholarship, the book surveys the development of the Fugger firms from the late 14th to the mid-17th centuries as well as the family’s political, social, and cultural activities.
Herre, Franz. Die Fugger in ihrer Zeit. 13th ed. Augsburg, Germany: Wissner, 2009.
A popular illustrated account for general readers that briefly summarizes the history of the Fuggers.
Kluger, Martin. The Fugger Dynasty in Augsburg: Merchants, Mining Entrepreneurs, Bankers and Benefactors. Augsburg, Germany: Context Verlag, 2014.
A concise illustrated family history for a general audience.
Mörke, Olaf. “Die Fugger im 16. Jahrhundert: Städtische Elite oder Sonderstruktur? Ein Diskussionsbeitrag.” Archiv für Reformationsgeschichte 74 (1983): 141–161.
This pathbreaking essay argues that the Fuggers constituted a singular case in 16th-century urban society: both urban citizens and members of the landed nobility, they sought to reconcile civic and noble values.
Pölnitz, Götz Freiherr von. Die Fugger. Tübingen, Germany: Mohr Siebeck, 1960.
Written by the leading Fugger scholar of the mid-20th century, the book mainly focuses on the personalities and activities of Jacob Fugger the Rich and his nephew Anton. The identification of the period after 1560 as one of decline is now outdated.
Safley, Thomas Max. “Fugger Family.” In Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World. Edited by Jonathan Dewald. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004.
Brief summary of the family’s history from the 14th century to the Thirty Years’ War.
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21 year old driver borrowed friend's Lamborghini and collided with a taxi on the highway. His 19-year old female passenger suffered a broken leg. The owner of the Gallardo had gotten it as a gift from his parents, and was glad his friend was OK.
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Went to Michael's to buy crafty stuff..
And then crafted...these are for one of Dave's co-workers who just had a baby. The diamond on will be argyle once I finish stiching around the black ones and then stitch the criss crosses. I stole both ideas from Lexi.
I'm also wrking on getting Aubree potty trained. She doesn't want anything to do wtih it. So I tried to get her excited...I made her a potty chart to put sticker on every time she goes in the potty.
I took her to pick out stickers she wanted.
And prizes for every 5 stickers she accumulates.
As you can see on her potty chart she has yet to earn a sticker, but she now loves her pull ups and can get them on by her self, so were on the right track...wish us luck!
Adorable onesies and board! Did you straight up hand stitch them on? Great job!
You always do such a good job with your crafts! I love the argyle onesie and Aubree's potty chart.
LOVE the shirts. I'm totally copying. You are so crafty. I'm excited to steal more ideas from you..... The PIE pizza is our favorite. The rocker is hillarious. Sounds like you had a great time.
AH! I miss hanging out with you guys so much. I keep bugging Ben that we need to come out to see you.
YOU HAVE TO teach me how to make those shirts. That is the cutest thing in the whole world.
I'll have my people call your people and we'll schedule a night to get together - we miss you guys!
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Browser Autofill feature lets you store user credentials like name, E-mail, Address, Phone number, etc. so that you don’t have to fill it manually again and again. Although most users see Autofill feature as a convenience that provides ease while filling out credentials, it could also lead to big security risks leading to financial losses and a threat to personal data.
If you are aware of Chrome Autofill feature, you can observe that Chrome’s autofill allows storing postal addresses (which contains information such as name, city, telephone, postal code, email address, etc. ) and credit card (which contains information such as cardholder name, number and expiration date).
Now, every piece of this data (except credit card information) can be synchronized with a Google account without you even noticing the same. This potentially increases the risk of your information being leaked to 3rd party attackers if your Google account credentials are leaked.
Imagine another scenario of a site requesting you to enter your name and email address to complete a form. While the autofill feature will automatically fill out the information against the name and email address, you will safely assume that this is the only information that you shared based on the fields that you saw on the form. But here is the where a potential leak may have happened.
The developer of a site can add hidden fields to a page, which is actually not “really hidden” from you but drawn outside the visible screen. Due to Autofill feature, your browser will automatically fill out fields which you can see and also the ones which cannot. So you always run the risk of getting your personal data shared without knowing though the hidden fields.
Below is a simple demonstration of form fields hidden from the user in Google Chrome. It shows that while only Name and Email were asked in the form, the Autofill feature submitted more information such as Email, Phone, Address and more once the user clicked on the “Submit” tab.
One of the unfeasible approaches would be to analyze the source code of the web page before submitting anything. However, this is not possible practically and also involves technical know-how. Hence, the best approach would be to disable autofill feature permanently.
Here is how you can disable autofill feature in Chrome.
While autofill feature is a tremendous time-saver, it is prone to data leaks and malware intrusions. It is highly recommended that you never let a browser take care of your passwords, no matter how safe they claim.
Though browsers let you interact with Internet World, they also open your system up to a variety of vulnerabilities and attacks. The browser can be an entry point for an attacker into your PC, hence securing your browser should always be a priority.
Here are eight tips to protect your browser.
For details visit Github. A bug report has also been filed with Mozilla here.
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King Mswati III Swaziland’s absolute monarch has extended voter registration in his kingdom for another 11 days even though the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) announced 87 percent of eligible voters had registered by the deadline on Sunday (17 June 2018).
EBC chair Chief Gija Dlamini said the King had done this following reports that there had been a high turnout on the final day. He did not disclose how many people registered on the final day.
On the day registration ended the Sunday Observer a newspaper in effect owned by King Mswati reported the EBC saying that as of 16 June 2018 ‘over 590,000 voters were registered’.
On Monday after registration closed the EBC announced that 526,073 people had registered to vote for the election in September, about 70,000 fewer than it had reported previously. The Swazi Observer, also owned by the King, reported on Tuesday the number registering was ‘unprecedented’. It said it represented 87 percent of those entitled to vote.
At the last election in 2013, 414,704 people registered to vote according to the EBC’s election report published in 2017. This contradicted the number of 411,084 it had released at the time of registration.
The EBC said on Tuesday it could not give a date when the voters’ roll would be available for public inspection but gave no reason.
The King’s order and the EBC misrepresentation of registration numbers throws doubt over the election that is widely considered outside of Swaziland to be undemocratic.
Throughout the registration period there have been reports of incompetence, corruption and nepotism. Police are to vet all nominated candidates ahead of the vote.
There is confusion about how many people are eligible to vote in the election. When the process started on 13 May 2018 the EBC said it was 500,000, later after public scepticism about the figure’s accuracy it increased the number to 600,000. The EBC said it based its figure on the 2017 population census in Swaziland that put the number of people living in the kingdom aged 18 and over (the voting age) at 625,629. Data published by CIA Factbook based on 2017 figures puts the estimated population at 1.4 million and suggests the number of voters is between 700,000 and 800,000.
The EBC has a history of poor performance since it was inaugurated in 2008. It took four years for it to produce its official report on the last election in 2013 and it has still not published the full results. The winners in each constituency have been announced but the number of votes cast for each candidate competing have not.
When registration began this year equipment was not in place at all centres and trained election personnel were not always available and there were many reports of computer failures. A toll-free line available for people to report grievances and challenges they met at registration centres failed to work on MTN mobile phone numbers. Many people did not receive voter cards after registering, leaving them in doubt that they would be able to cast their vote.
Reports of attempted bribery were rife across the kingdom where King Mswati III rules as sub-Saharan Africa’s last absolute monarch and political parties are banned from taking part in elections. Elections in Swaziland are widely regarded as not democratic by observers outside the kingdom. The King choses the Prime Minister and government ministers and the parliament has no powers as these rest with the King.
At Maphungwane in the Matsanjeni North Constituency football teams rejected a E10,000 (US$790) sponsorship from an aspiring member of parliament. The Swazi Observer reported (18 May 2018) that the sponsorship was in the form of prize money that would be paid at the end of the football season and after the election had been held.
At past elections people only got to select 55 of 65 members of the House of Assembly. The King chose the other 10. At this election there will be an additional four seats for people to vote for. It has not been announced how many members the King will choose but the Swaziland Constitution allows him to pick up to ten.
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The Razor Black Cherry Youth Full-Face Helmet provides complete coverage to offer your child the ultimate safety. It includes 17 vents that help keep your little one cool on those heated rides.
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Is your wife bugging you about having your old vinyls taking up vital loft or shelf space? Well we have the solution. This ingenious idea uses a frame that easily goes around your vinyls, turning them into pieces of art that can bu hung on the wall. She'll be so happy. It's also very easy to get your vinyls out of the case on the wall, so you can still keep playing your mid-life crisis tunes, whilst admiring the album cover on the wall.
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One of my fondest memories growing up was watching my mom do her hair and makeup. I used to sit and watch her in awe as she curled and painted. When she was on top of her game, she felt that you should never go out of the house without putting some effort into yourself. Sometimes we were late because of this, but she always looked beautiful.
It’s amazing what you choose to take and leave from your childhood. I struggle with this concept at times. I enjoy getting dressed up and “beautified” at times, it makes me feel good. But most days, I leave the house with a high bun and fresh face, pair of ripped jeans and a tshirt.
My girls sit and watch me. They ask for makeup, I refuse, they pout. I tell them they are beautiful without it, and no amount of face paint will ever make them shine more then they already do. I try to show them to be comfortable in their own skin, which often means a lot of us in the house only sport underwear at times! I know that this won’t last forever But I hope that they can watch their momma do both. Take pride in the natural, and take enjoyment out of adding some color.
I used to feel like I had to “keep up appearances’ and that couldn’t be accomplished without my war paint. How exhausting it got at times. But it’s funny when you get in a self accepting spot, that you no longer care about this, because you only have you to impress. That when I take the time to actually brush my hair, it’s for me. And when you quiet the people around you that you’ve allowed to make you feel like you aren’t enough, you realize, you are more then enough. And that is beauty all on it’s own.
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ELDER LIST Our church has eight Elders, and each Elder is assigned a portion of the congregation. The elders assist the Pastors in the spiritual life of the congregation. If you have a spiritual need or issue anytime or when Pastor Steve and Pastor Jeremy are out of town, you can contact your Elder listed below.
USHERS: 8:00: 10:30: Please consider helping to usher, whether it is for one week or the whole month. The signup sheet is by the office or contact Paul Johnson, Doug Allen, Scott Baker or Rick Yates.
If you need to call to request a ride or cancel a ride for Sunday mornings, please call the church number, 222-8579 and leave a message at extension #408 for the Van Driver.
Childcare is Available – during the 10:30am service for children 1-3 years old. Feel free to drop your children off.
This recommendation will need to be voted on at a special voter’s meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm. If this is God’s will for staffing our congregation then we should have a new pastor on staff this summer. If God has a different plan for us then this opportunity at the seminary will pass and we will investigate other options. Please keep this process in your prayers.
March Prayer Focus – Groundwork Guatemala serves some of the poorest of the poor in Guatemala by providing scholarships for children to attend school, operating basic medical clinics, and giving food and other resources to people in need. They also gather together children and adults to learn the stories of the Bible and encourage them in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray for the directors of this ministry, Kevin and Ginny Holmes that God would provide strength in all they do. Pray for the Guatemalan missionaries that they would share God’s grace in word and deed. And pray for the 12 members of St. John who will travel to Guatemala City this month to serve alongside them in reaching out to the people of Guatemala.
Congregational Boards BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION During Sunday School each week, 30 - 40 kids gather to learn about God’s grace overflowing and continue with our theme of CROSS Training (see acronym below). Not only will be doing these things together in Sunday School, but we hope to foster a lifestyle in our children for doing these throughout their lives. We hope your kids from 3 year old through 8th grade will join us on Sundays at 9:30 am. Remember that you need to sign out your children after 10:15am.
Farwell for Pastor Jeremy Latzke On Sunday, March 8 we will celebrate Pastor Jeremy’s ministry at the Lutheran Church of St. John and send him off to his new ministry. There will be one unified communion worship service on Sunday, March 8 at 10 am. Bible study and Sunday School will begin at 9 am, worship at 10 am and a luncheon to follow at 11:30 am. The church will provide meat and drinks, please bring a side dish to share. We hope you can join us for this special opportunity.
Moving Forward While we are saddened by the departure of Pastor Jeremy, we realize that as God calls him to new ventures, it means that God has already prepared new ventures for our congregation. Because of deadlines at the seminary the voter’s meeting already decided to begin moving forward with pursuing a new graduate from the seminary. The Board of Elders has appointed a call committee that has already met and is reviewing possible candidates. Within the next week they plan to interview several candidates and then make a recommendation to the congregation.
Throughout our life, we will face times when we’re not where we once were, but we’re not yet at our final destination. Instead, we’re somewhere in between. Put simply: we’re waiting. And it’s in the waiting that our faith is tested. Which is why allowing God to develop patience in us is important. Not only is patience a Fruit of the Spirit, it is a foundational way that we can reflect God’s character. From the very beginning God has shown patience with people. When Adam and Eve broke God’s rule, He could have killed them on the spot. Rather, He showed them grace. Yes, there were consequences, but God had a plan for their rescue. All throughout the Bible we see God showing patience in order that more people could come to know and believe in Him. As followers of Christ, “I can trust God no matter what” is a phrase we all say. And for the most part we sincerely believe it and live it out. We trust God to provide for our basic needs, for our safety, even for our health and well-being. But there are certain moments when trusting God seems just a bit more difficult—often those are the times when we’re forced to wait. Throughout our life, we will face times when we’re not where we once were, but we’re not yet at our final destination. Instead, we’re somewhere in between. Put simply: we’re waiting. And it’s in the waiting that our faith is tested. Which is why allowing God to develop patience in us is important. Not only is patience a Fruit of the Spirit, it is a foundational way that we can reflect God’s character. From the very beginning God has shown patience with people. When Adam and Eve broke God’s rule, He could have killed them on the spot. Rather, He showed them grace. Yes, there were consequences, but God had a plan for their rescue. All throughout the Bible we see God showing patience in order that more people could come to know and believe in Him. God’s patience is continually focused on relationships with people. Even after we sinned, He still pursued us. He sent Jesus, His own Son to make a way for us to be with Him. He waited time after time for people to repent and make things right. Something He still does today.
When we demonstrate patience, we are less likely to hurt our relationships with others. We are more likely to trust that God has something better for us in the future. And when we trust God with our future, even when we’re “in-between” on life’s journey and asking Him “Are we there yet?” we can have patience knowing that His plan and His timing are always better than our own. We’ll start the month with one of the best examples of what happens when you’re not patient; you lose something of value. In Genesis 25:24-34, we discover the story of Esau sacrificing his birthright for a bowl of stew. Because Esau was impatient, he lost something he could never get back. Bottom Line: When you think you can’t wait, think twice. When you think you can’t wait, think about what’s true. When you think you can’t wait, don’t lose your cool. When you think you can’t wait, talk to God about it. Remember that God’s plan is bigger than yours.
The Sunday School Mission Project for the month of March is the Alaska Mission for Christ.
CHURCH COUNCIL Special Voter’s Meeting The church council has scheduled a special voter’s meeting for Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to extend a call to the seminary for a new associate pastor. Our deadline to apply is March 15 so we need to make sure we have a quorum at this meeting so please make every effort to attend.
BOARD OF ELDERS Saturday Night Worship After much prayer and consideration the Board of elders has decided to discontinue the Saturday night worship after Easter. Due to a declining attendance at that service and the departure of Pastor Jeremy, they decided it was no longer feasible to continue that service. The goal will be to begin planning a third service once we are fully staffed. If you have questions or concerns please speak to your elder.
BOARD OF EVANGELISM Get the Word Out The board of evangelism recently had a short TV spot produced that will be airing on local channels in the month of March. They hope to make our congregation more visible in the community. But to really get the word out, we need your help! You are the best form of advertising we can ever do so don’t be shy about sharing with your friends the things that make our congregation great! Pray that this TV spot can help be a conversation starter or reconnect friends who have drifted away.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – We at St. John’s made a commitment to provide volunteers to help serve lunch at Horizons on the 2nd & 4th Mondays each month, from 11:30am-1pm. If you can help, you will find a sign-up sheet posted on the Servant bulletin board by the office. If you have any questions, see Marilyn in the office, or talk with Les Kaufman or Lynda Keller. Please prayerfully consider volunteering!
Our next two sessions are at 7:00 p.m. on March 12 & April 16. All members of the Elected and Appointed Boards as well as the Church Officers and Staff are invited to attend. At the March 12th session, we will be discussing the preferred culture and developing goals to be pursued over the next couple of years to support the vision and values. At the April 16th session, we will build an action plan for implementing those goals in 2015 and beyond.
TEEN LYF High School Youth Bible Study – We are having a great time on Sunday morning at 9:30 hanging out and studying God’s Word. Come out and join us. HY-VEE SCRIP Members of the Teen LYF group sell scrip. You can use these cards at the Hy-Vee grocery store and at their gas stations. It’s just like cash—Hy-Vee donates 5% of each card to our Teen LYF group. You can also buy Scrip during regular church office hours from Marilyn.
Lutheran Education Association of Parents L.E.A.P. is hosting a MEATLOAF DINNER on Sunday, March 1st, 11:30am to kick off Lutheran Education Week here at the Lutheran Church of St John. Menu includes Meatloaf, Potatoes, Green Beans & Corn, Bread, Desserts, and Beverages. A free-will offering will be collected.
Come enjoy fellowship with your Quincy LCMS family as we celebrate the blessing of Lutheran Education!
T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS We are taking orders for t-shirts and sweatshirts, with our new logo on them. T-shirts - $8.00, Longsleeve t-shirts - $10.00 and Sweatshirts - $14.00. Contact Lynda Keller or Marilyn in the office to place your order by March 3rd.
Lenten Season Suppers on Wednesday Suppers will be served before the Midweek Lenten Services and will begin at 5:30 pm in the Family Life Center. A free-will donation is taken at each supper. Stop in and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal instead of running through the drive-thru. Church Members March 4 Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Supper Bd of Christian Caregiving March 11 Spaghetti with three different sauces to choose from (red sauce, chicken Alfredo sauce, Bolognese sauce), French bread, and a sundae bar.
CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Confirmation Class Schedule: Confirmation class time will continue 6:00pm – 6:45pm through the Lenten Season.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS begins at 9:30am in the Family Life Center. Pastor Steve and Pastor Jeremy will be leading a Bible study in the Family Life Center. Come early and have some coffee, tea or hot chocolate and a chance to fellowship with others. And don’t forget – the first Sunday of the month is Donut Sunday.
Mission Guatemala St. Johns has 12 members going to Guatemala to serve with the ministry of Groundwork Guatemala March 14-22. Those going are: Crystal Cummings, Maggie Flowerree, Rochelle Hayden, Bill & Lynda Keller, Cheryl Kestner Sharon Kuhlman, Katy Meuth, Bella Soltwedel, Norbert & Linda Soltwedel and Pastor Steve Hayden. While there we will serve God by visiting homes, leading children in learning about Jesus, assisting with medical clinics and supporting the work of the Guatemalan missionaries. We need your help! Hygiene Kits: Our goal is to take 100 hygiene kits. Please consider helping to fill our suitcase. There is a display in the church lobby that will has tags for you to take for needed items. Items should be returned to the church by March 8 and placed in the suitcase. Cash donations are also needed. We would like to give the Groundwork Guatemala Mission a cash donation to use in their ministry. 100% of your cash donation will be used to serve the poor of Guatemala. Donations can be placed in the offering plate or left in the church office. Any check donations should be made to the Lutheran Church of St. John with a notation for Groundwork Guatemala. Prayers Please pray for our trip and that God would give us opportunities both to share and receive His grace. Specific prayer requests are available at the display in the narthex. Let’s show our “grace overflowing” to our brothers and sisters in Guatemala.
KELLER MONDAY NIGHT STUDY GROUP This home Bible study group meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in Bill & Lynda Keller’s home. However, they will not be meeting until the last Monday of the month. They will not meet on March 16th or 23rd. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Woman's Bible Study group meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am in the Gathering Room. They just started a Beth Moore study titled “Jesus the One and Only”, the study of the life of Jesus based on the book of Luke. Travel through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. Let Lynda Keller or Marilyn know if you would like to join in this study and whether you will need the study guide. WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Everyone is welcome. We meet at 9:30 each week with Pastor to study Word of God, finishing the book of Mark. Join your brothers and sisters to study God’s Word and fellowship. Several of the group go out for lunch following the Bible study. They would love to have any of our members join them, all ages are welcome. They will not meet on March 11 & 18.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES There are many opportunities to serve at St. John’s: you can usher, greet our fellow worshipers, help in the Nursery during worship, help in the Food Pantry or Clothing, and serve on the Altar Guild. These sign-up sheets are posted on the Servant bulletin board. Some things only take a few minutes out of a day, or week, or month. Please prayerfully consider volunteering! If you have questions about any area, please stop in the church office.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MEN’S CLUB The Men’s Club will meet on March 16, at St. John’s at 7:00 pm. They will continue “Noah” along with devotions by Elder Hadler. Refreshments will be furnished by Dave Tieman. You can bring a new member or guest. “Noah” is a four-part Bible study from the Men's NetWork that looks at the biblical character of Noah, his life and times, and the remarkable vessel he built to escape the waters of the flood. Are you looking for a Men’s Bible study group and fellowship? Jump in and get your feet wet with Noah: The Man, The Ark, The Flood, from Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Men's NetWork and the Men’s Club.
Easter lily orders. Fill the altar area with Easter lilies! A form for ordering will be placed in your church mailbox in a couple weeks. If you would like to remember someone special or just to celebrate Easter, you can complete the form and leave in a basket in the office. The cost is $10 per lily. Orders will be due by Sunday, March 29.
MARY & MARTHA GUILD The Mary & Martha Guild will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30pm, in the Gathering Room. Lana Huber will be leading the program on Family. Mary Jo Roberts will lead the Mite Box devotions. All ladies are invited to join them. Hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, or would be willing to serve on the Altar Guild, see Mary Beth Woodward or Marilyn in the office.
MUSIC MINISTRY LADIES AID SOCIETY The Ladies Aid members will meet on Wednesday, March 4th with fellowship at 12:30pm. Pauline Allen & Marilyn Humphrey are on the Cheer & Social committee. The business meeting will begin at 1:00pm. We will have Mission devotions and collect Mites for LWML Mission projects. Bring a friend or an interested member. All ladies of the church are welcome to come and learn what the mission of our LWML group is all about.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES –St. James School would like to help them by supplying some school supplies to the children of Guatemala. The school items may be brought to school anytime between now and March 1st. Thank you for participating!
TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND – We have more students receiving free/reduced hot lunch than ever before which gives us an indication of the need for tuition assistance. Thank you for your response to the tuition assistance letter. DID YOU KNOW THAT…. since 2007, three St. James graduates have gone into high school and become the Valedictorian for their high school class? St. James consistently scores better than 70% of students nation-wide on achievement testing? St. James holds school-wide Fine Arts assemblies? St. James has a library with over 7000 volumes? Spelling and cursive handwriting is still taught at St. James?
NEWS & NOTES St. James Lutheran School News SPRING FLING is the first Saturday in March ….on Saturday, March 7th at the Quincy Senior Center we hope you will come and join us for an evening of fun and laughter as we celebrate together with a 1950’s Sock Hop along with a silent and live auction and great food! 1950’s attire is encouraged but not required. Doors open at 5:00 pm for the silent auction, dinner will be served at 6:30 pm and the live auction begins at 7:45 pm. For additional information on how you can be a part of this, contact the school office (222-8267). If you haven’t sent in your RSVP, please call the school office tomorrow, 222-8267. The proceeds will go toward the support of St. James Lutheran School. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute to the support of Lutheran Education, donations are accepted as well.
Ladies Night Out – Bimonthly – Will meet in April after Easter. – They plan to get together on Friday, April 10th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Mi Jalapeno Restaurant, 3120 Broadway. All Ladies are welcome for an informal gathering of fellowship and fun conversation. Please contact Rhonda Johnson or the church office with any questions or RSVP.
ATTENTION GARDENERS!! Have you received your weekly edition of seed catalogs? I'll bet you can't wait to get started. When you are ordering garden seeds, remember our Plant-A-Row Program which is simply bringing extra produce to the Food Pantry during the summer months to share with the families who do not have the opportunity to have a garden. If you have questions about sharing your produce, talk to Jan Fritz, Food Pantry Administrator or Marilyn in the office.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton IL will be having their annual Soup Supper on Saturday, March 7th, beginning at 5:00 PM. They will have Oyster and Chili Soups, Hot Dogs and Barbecues, Homemade Pies & Cakes, Tea & Coffee. Free Will Offering.
Horizons Empty Bowls 2015 Fundraiser, March 22, 2015, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm, held at the Quincy Senior High Cafeteria. Lynda Keller will have tickets ($10.00) for sale on Sunday, March 1 for the meal of soup, bread, and dessert. Monetary donations are also being accepted to purchase items for a Gift Basket to be auctioned off. This is a fundraiser for Horizon’s, which serves food to the needy in our community. They are asking for volunteers to bake eight dozen brownies and there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the office.
Crab Fest – Friday, Mar. 13 Doors open at 5:30pm at the Ambiance. This is a fundraiser for Care Net Pregnancy Services. Tickets are $40.00 in advance and $50.00 at the door. Tickets are available at Mustard Seed, Quincy Hy-Vees, Quincy County Markets, and online at www.carenetquincy.org. Delicious Snow Crab (cleaned, cracked and succulent), Homemade Clam Chowder, Salad, Rolls & Dessert, Coffee, Tea & Soda. Upgrade to a Grilled Ribeye & Baked Potato (Limited number, additional $10.00). Raffle for great prizes and Table Decorating Contest!
The Women’s Mission Circles at Central Baptist Church, 321 N. 7th Street, would like to invite our women, young ladies & girls to join them for a hands-on mission project,Little Dresses for Africa, on Saturday, March 14, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. They will be sewing dresses in the Fellowship Hall (use door F). Little Dresses for Africa is a nonprofit Christian organization which provides relief to the children of Africa. Simple dresses made out of pillow cases and t-shirts. Volunteers are needed to cut patterns, iron fabric, fold dresses, etc. You don’t need to be a seamstress to help. Please bring a pair of scissors, a clothes iron, and a sack lunch. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 51st DRESS AN ANGEL Project is accepting donations of new clothing (children’s sizes infant to 16/18) or a financial donation to purchase new clothing, Bibles or personal care items. They ask that donations be in by March 13. They are taking applications Monday thru Thursday, now until March 12 at the Family Service Center at 501 Broadway from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Distribution Day will be Saturday, March 28, 9:00am – 1:00pm.
Thrivent Action Team - If you are a Thrivent Financial member or have a Thrivent Member in your group, you can apply for Thrivent funds to help with a fundraiser or to finance an event. You can lead a Thrivent Action Team to bring people together to coordinate an educational event, conduct a service activity, or organize a fundraiser for something you are passionate about. It’s easy and fun! Go to www.thrivent.com/actionteam and simply apply. Thrivent will provide resources to help you plan the event, promotional itemsincluding Thrivent T-shirts, and a Community Impact Debit Card loaded with $250 of seed money. For ideas or to learn more simply visit thrivent.com/actionteam or contact Mick Goslin at 314-452-0477.
Thrivent Choice Deadline Approaching for 2014 Choice Dollars – March 31st Eligible Thrivent members have until March 31, 2015 to direct their 2014 Choice Dollars. If the Choice Dollars haven't been directed by then and there are remaining funds in the program budget, Thrivent Financial may choose to use some of the funds to further promote participation in the program or for other purposes. The goal is to get the greatest amount of eligible members involved to recommend how Thrivent's charitable funds are distributed, and we are asking for your help in sharing this message.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, Trinity Lutheran Church, Taylorville These workshops are led by Randy Wolf, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altamont; and Stephen Born, St. John Lutheran Church, Decatur. Registration information are available on the CID Website www.cidlcms.org.
If your name is not on the Anniversary or Birthday list, or if you wish your name removed, please contact Marilyn at the church office. The deadline for submitting an article in the February Broadcaster is Wednesday, March 25rd.
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can create the kind of drama that grounds a room. A highly functional object if there ever was one.
I've always loved HUGE mirrors, definitely a statement piece!
Try to imagine these rooms without the mirror.
their large selection and prices can't be beat.
Do you have the perfect spot in need of a little drama?
I love, love, love oversized mirrors. The bigger the better. I've even seen them used amazingly in small rooms. I have a round 48" mirror that I want to put some sort of frame on. Still keeping my eyes open for an idea to frame that baby. I also love over sized paintings or prints mounted onto a large wall of mirror. I love your style.
I second your vote for Home Goods - the best for inexpensive statement mirrors. I believe I have the perfect spot - I've been so wishy washy what to put in this particular spot and I just need to make a decision. I couldn't imagine any of these rooms without the mirror.
I love huge mirrors! The more ornate, Baroque, French or European looking, the better. I always have my eye open for the perfect one-preferably vintage and not insanely expensive! I love these images you pulled together, really gorgeous.
I love oversized mirror too! They add so much drama to every room!
No doubt Deborah knows what she's talking about. Sparkle- check, drama-check in each room above!
I love mirrors! I have them all over my house,and i never have enough.I love all the sparkle.
I found 2 large 64 x 30" mirrors at Home Goods for $59.00@!
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We followed Pam's advice and drywalled over a useless niche in order to accomodate an over-sized mirror. I never would have thought of this. Thanks for your vision and talent, Pam. We could not be happier with all of the work you have done on our home.
Can't get over the oversized white mirror with all of the wood work. Yes, I need more mirrors in my life.
The mirrors really do make a statement in those rooms. Definitely a focal point. Homegoods does have some great ones. I just can't get over how much cheaper they are there than other retail stores!
Gotta luv Home Goods! Beautiful images that last one is my favorite!
Love all the mirrors. They are beautiful and I'm with you Home Goods is the best for large mirrors!
Great post. I love the huge mirrors! I just bought a house and I am starting to decorate. I have been looking for large mirrors for sale to hang in my foyer. I have the perfect spot for a mirror. Now its just finding the right one. Thanks for sharing.
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While we are trying to be Agile, a bigger question always looms around us – How aligned are our leaders in our journey of Being Agile? Do Our Leaders know what it means to be Agile and what role they play in making this happen?
Here is your chance to demystify and voice your experiences and expressions on leadership in scaled Agile environment.
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Petrol price in telangana today, Diesel price in telangana today.
Petrol price in telangana today is 77.69 Rs/ltr.
Petrol price has increased 0.25 Rs/ltr since 17th Mar when it was 77.44 Rs/ltr.
Diesel price in telangana today is 72.37 Rs/ltr.
Diesel price has decreased 0.77 Rs/ltr since 17th Mar when it was 73.14 Rs/ltr.
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In The Political Sublime Michael J. Shapiro formulates an original politics of aesthetics through an analysis of the experience of the sublime. Turning away from Kant's analysis of the sublime experience as a validation of the existence of a universal common sense, Shapiro draws on Deleuze, Lyotard, and Rancière to show how incomprehensible events and dilemmas provide openings for new political formations. He approaches the sublime through a range of artistic and cultural texts that address social crises and natural disasters, from the writing of James Baldwin and Ta-Nehisi Coates to the films of Ingmar Bergman and Spike Lee; these works suggest ways to channel the disruptive effects of the sublime into resistance to authority and innovative political initiative. Whether stemming from the threat of nuclear annihilation or the aftermath of an earthquake, the violence of racism and terrorism or the devastation of industrialism, sublime experience, Shapiro contends, allows for a rethinking of events in ways that reveal, redistribute, and create conditions of possibility for alternative communities of sense.
Michael J. Shapiro is Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and the author of numerous books, most recently Politics and Time.
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Social events during the Holiday Season allow us to reconnect with friends and family, touch base with acquaintances, and meet new people….
Get-togethers with friends, client dinners, charity events, family buffets, company parties….
Sports, “Star Wars,” and Trump may take up a good bit of the chatting time….
But consider taking advantage of any opportunities for candid conversation in order to gather information and advice from others that you can think on and put in the mix for yourself in the New Year….
“Mentoring” includes any time someone can share with you something that might make things easier/better for you on your path….
-How did you come to your current job?
-What part of your job do you like most?
-What sets you apart from peers and helps you to be successful?
-What do you think are the most important things for shaping a successful career?
-What’s the best professional feedback you ever received?
-What’s something you would do differently in your career if you could?
-Do you have any tips on work/life balance for me?
Elizabeth is the author of a book of mentoring stories, “The Counselors: Conversations with 18 Courageous Women Who Have Changed the World” (Foreword by Bill Clinton). A new edition e-book is for sale now on Amazon and other online outlets.
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I NEVER really noticed when it started but, at some point in the journey that is life, I found myself paying more attention to motorhomes parked in driveways or passing me by on the open road.
Maybe it was turning 40, settling down or moving to the suburbs, where large driveways and big berths parked in them seem to be the norm. But somewhere along the line, dreams of traversing down Route 66 had given way to thoughts of holidays in a motorhome in much more domestic locations, like Thetford Forest or Kelling Heath. I found myself drawn to these mobile beasts of burden, the traditional tent envy I felt on camping holidays morphing into staring at the four or six berths in their pitches.
So when the chance came to get behind the wheel of one, I stepped up to the plate. And so it was the family headed to Kelling Heath Holiday Park, near Holt, for three days of road-testing what it was like to holiday in one.
Picking up my borrowed four-berth Elddis Autoquest 165 from Simpsons Motorhomes in Great Yarmouth, I was given a run through of the essentials of getting started; what to do with waste water, how to use the gas, toilet cleaning arrangements and “auxiliary controls”. And then I was off. The hardest bits for me were adjusting the wing mirrors, navigating out of a very busy Yarmouth, and backing out of the garden before heading out to north Norfolk.
For non-technicals, like me, there was a double bed at the rear, a shower room/toilet, four-seater dining area, kitchenette/oven, plus a connection to plug in a TV if you had one. My son, who is two, loved climbing up and down the steps to get in and out, and my 10-year-old daughter enjoyed the fact that the driver and passenger seats can rotate.
Of course, our trip to Kelling coincided with some seasonal showers, so I struggled to hide my feelings of smug satisfaction when we could get away from the damp and simply “go indoors”.
And do you know what I really loved? Simply unplugging the electric cable when it was time to leave and driving off while my fellow campers were struggling with their tents.
Elddis builds its motor homes on Peugeot engines and they are a popular starting point for those looking to buy. The one we tried, for instance, would cost just under £35,000 to buy used.
But, hold on a minute, a motorhome is a luxury item, isn’t it? Not the purchase of choice for those with mortgages and young kids? Not so apparently. According to Steve Sewell, from Simpsons, there is growing interest from younger customers in owning a motorhome.
There is also the newly-retired or mortgage-free who are either using their new-found pension freedoms to buy a motorhome or down-sizing their property. In fact, this kind of migratory customer is frequently hitting the road for months on end, or heading over to warmer climes such as Spain to overwinter. And who can blame them?
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Washington, D.C. — Following notification from the Department of Defense that it transferred $1 billion in military personnel funding to the Drug Interdiction and Counter-narcotics Activities account to be used to build part of President Donald Trump’s wall on the Southwest border, even though it was not approved by Congress, Senator Murray joined every Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies to press the Department of Defense for information on how this transfer will impact military readiness initiatives this year.
In their letter, the senators noted a growing list of substantial funding shortfalls, including unanticipated ship maintenance costs for the Navy that total at least $400 million this year, and could be as high as $1 billion, and costs for the Air Force to meet its readiness directive to increase its fighter aircraft rates to 80 percent, which could exceed half a billion dollars. Additionally, last week the Defense Department sent Congress a list of more than $10 billion worth of military construction projects that could be delayed in order to pay for President Trump’s border wall, including military projects in Washington state like a new confinement facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and a new tactical equipment maintenance facility at the Army’s Yakima Training Center. Previously, Senator Murray slammed President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to bypass Congress’ ‘power of the purse’ and condemned the President’s efforts to raid funds from critical military assets to build his wasteful border wall.
We have received your notification of the transfer of $1 billion in military personnel funding to the Drug Interdiction and Counter-narcotics Activities account, to be used for building miles of wall on the Southwest border that was not approved by the Congress. We strongly object to both the substance of the funding transfer, and to the Department implementing the transfer without seeking the approval of the congressional defense committees and in violation of provisions in the defense appropriation itself. As a result, we have serious concerns that the Department has allowed political interference and pet projects to come ahead of many near-term, critical readiness issues facing our military.
The $1 billion reprogramming that the Department is implementing without congressional approval constitutes a dollar-for-dollar theft from other readiness needs of our Armed Forces. As you are aware, each year, the military Services request billions in mid-year transfers to address unexpected shortfalls in paying our troops, providing training, maintaining their equipment, and accelerating new technologies.
The Air Force and Marine Corps have working drafts of more than $1.5 billion in proposals to speed cleanup and reconstruction of Tyndall Air Force Base and Camp Lejeune.
The Navy has annually reprogrammed large sums to address shortfalls in ship maintenance, averaging $671 million over each of the last nine years. We believe that the unanticipated ship maintenance costs this year are at least $400 million, and could be as high as $1 billion.
The National Guard has a shortfall in pay and operations that, according to Department estimates provided to Congress, could total $308 million in this year. Failure to address these costs would jeopardize National Guard drills across the country beginning this summer.
The Navy is currently exceeding its endstrength goals, which may result in a pay shortfall as much as $216 million.
The Air Force was directed by former Secretary Mattis in October 2018 to increase its fighter aircraft rates to 80 percent. The cost of meeting this readiness directive may exceed half a billion dollars.
The Air Force has identified a $632 million shortfall in the next-generation of satellites to detect the launch of nuclear missiles from hostile nations. Absent these funds, the program may be delayed by years, at a time when our adversaries are increasing their capabilities to strike the U.S. homeland.
4. A list of shortfalls that you will be unable to address this year.
We also believe the Department has not complied with section 8005 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019, which prohibits the transfer of funds “where the item for which reprogramming is requested has been denied by the Congress.” As you are aware, the White House requested $5.7 billion for 234 miles of wall in a letter dated January 6, 2019. As Congress opposed this request for hundreds of miles of wall, the President kept major portions of the Government closed for weeks after this letter was sent. The appropriations bill which reopened Government denied major portions of this request for hundreds of miles of border wall – prompting the President to declare an emergency and order the Department to take unprecedented action to override the denial of funds for this senseless project. As a result, the Committee has sought a legal judgment from the GAO on this matter, and we expect the Department to comply with its findings.
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You also perform a compression test with a compression tester kit... Less Common Causes Faulty ComputerCoil or Coil PacksCrank or Cam sensors or reluctor wheelsFaulty O2 (Oxygen) Sensors To troubleshoot, repair and maintain your vehicle, you'll need diagnostic and repair information that Driving a vehicle with misfiring engine is a terrible idea, as it can damage the engine’s catalytic converter, which is quite an expensive component of the engine’s vehicle emission control system.
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Saracina Winery's annual Earth Day trek has waggers barking.
EARTH DAY STROLL: While there are many ways to honor and observe a certain planet-minded day in April, we can all agree that most people do so by being outdoors. Some are planting trees, some are joining 5Ks, some are at music festivals, and a lucky few are spending their day with their dogs. (Dogs may not be aware it is Earth Day but they are, of course, earthlings and like living here as much as we do.) Saracina Winery in Hopland hosts one of our favorite observations of the day because it combines two things many people are rather fond of. One, and first and foremost, is their pup. And two? Wine. It's the annual Earth Day Dog Hike through the vineyards, and it'll wag again on Saturday, April 21.
STROLL AND PICNIC: Participants will roam with their BFFs around the 600-acre estate. After? A picnic lunch and wine tasting with owner John Fetzer (the visiting pups will also get treats and water, so as to not be left out). Cost is $25 per person and $45 a couple. Also note: If you intrigued by Hopland, and want to get out and get to know more of the area's wineries. the Hopland Passport is on two weeks after the Earth Day picnic. That's Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6.
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Center of Enlightenment at Koumbi Retreat Center, a 40 acre permaculture farm in Hillsboro, Oregon – llamas, alpacas, chickens, rabbits, peacocks and goats. A living community to participate in to learn and apply the teachings, Workshops, Gatherings, Practicums, Alternative and Holistic health. Center available to rent for workshops and events – option Annique’s alchemy organic much raised right on the farm cuisine!
Liaison to the Indigenous Peoples for Belvaspata, Workshops, Intensives and Apprenticeships – focusing on becoming a living work of art- using shamanic tools, transcendence, alchemy and art, manifestation through practical alchemy, being the pivot point for personal and global healing and change.
Host and producer of White Buffalo Radio sponsored by the White Bison Association home of the sacred White Buffalo herd and the Lodge of the Liaison.
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Customers of The Crown have won the first round in their fight to save the public house in Ollands Road, Reepham, from closure.
Do you know any of the men listed on the First World War memorials in St Mary’s and St Michael’s churches in Reepham?
A public consultation will be held on 7 March regarding proposals for a new residential development on land off Dereham Road, Reepham.
An open meeting to discuss future plans for Whitwell Common will be held in St Michael’s, Reepham, on Saturday 9 March from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.
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Can a review article be too confrontational? Apparently not.
Recently, Guido Grimm and myself published a review examining the theoretical underpinnings of the so-called Coexistence Approach; this is a method that has been used to reconstruct ancient climates using plant fossils and the present-day distributions of analogous plants.
I will admit that the tone of the paper is aggressive. I have never before, and probably will never again, write in such a confrontational manner. But given what we found, I believe it entirely justified. To put it mildly, we suggest that the method is fundamentally flawed and the results from the last 15 years of publications should be ignored.
Harsh? Definitely! Too harsh? Well, yes, if, and only if, the authors and other Coexistence Approach users were not given a fair opportunity to respond to the paper.
However, this was not the case. The manuscript was submitted to the journal Climate of the Past, which has an open review system. This system means that the manuscript is placed on-line for two months for all to see and anyone in the scientific community can provide reviews or comments. In addition, two anonymous reviews (the standard scientific model) are obtained by the editor.
The manuscript was published on-line on the 18th of December, 2015.
On the same day, we emailed all of the authors of a recent review of the Coexistence Approach (Utescher et al., 2014) to alert them of the manuscript and the due date (12 Feb 2016) for comments.
Needless to say, we received no comments or reviews beyond those of the standard two anonymous reviews, who could not find any substantial flaws in the argument.
We have to assume that by not engaging with our review, the proponents of the Coexistence Approach could not fault our logic. We could not have provided an easier or transparent avenue for our manuscript to be lambasted. Nothing was forthcoming, so we have to assume that our assertion, i.e. that the method is fundamentally flawed, has to be correct.
How a such a flawed method could have survived for so long is another question entirely.
Update: I see that WIRED.com has picked up on this: Prehistoric climate scientists get into modern-day turf war. Unfortunately, another example of why I don't entirely trust science journalists - they can't even get simple author attributions right (and my ego is offended :). But apparently not engaging with any criticisms of the Coexistence Approach is current strategy. Rather, any criticisms are tarnished with "personal".
Members of the Botany Honours class 2014 have published a short field note in African Journal of Ecology entitled "Impending local extinction of Aloe ferox Mill. populations in the absence of elephants and black rhinos?".
This publication was based on the observations and data collected on the annual field trip to Kaboega Farm. Well done to Sjani van As (first author) for guiding the manuscript through the long and tedious process of publication (the manuscript sat for more than a year with AJE!) and to Simone van der Linden who presented the study at the joint Arid Zone Ecology Forum and Thicket Forum meeting in 2014.
An Aloe ferox individual that has fallen over.
large herbivores, such as kudu, are on the increase.
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Christine Messina knows a thing or two about staging events. So when her husband, Austin music titan Louis Messina, turned the big seven-oh, she knew just what to do. She threw a tuneful party at Arlyn Studios and made sure that every detail, down to a fantasy candy counter, sang.
An air-conditioned tent invited guests in from this sweltering South Austin night. Studio co-leader Freddy Fletcher welcomed visitors deeper into the quiet, low-ceilinged rooms, which turn out to be ideal for chatting in a crowd. Not far off was Bobbie Nelson, Freddie’s mother and Willie Nelson‘s sister. The guests nibbled from savory and sweet offerings and at one climactic moment, threw back Jello shots, perfect for the music promoter who cut his teeth on the New Orleans scene.
The well-mannered Texas Gentlemen performed, but never far from the stage were major musical artists George Strait, Ed Sheeran, Shakey Graves and Shawn Mendes. You see, the birthday boy runs a high-powered Austin-based promotion business whose clients have include Strait, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and other top-grossing acts. Ages ago, he also started the concert end of what is now the Live Nation touring behemoth. Swift’s 13 Management team and parents Andrea and Scott Swift were also at the party.
His wife, who serenely oversaw the sprawling scene, held high positions in business and the arts in Houston and, since moving the family — older boys, younger girls — to Austin, she’s been active in philanthropy. She also founded a sweet business, the Candy Jar in the Hill Country Galleria.
Back to the party, DJ ulovei (Miguel Angel) kept things cool. He showed me some wounds from his well-reported sword stabbing earlier this year. Among the other guests were John Graham (director of the Frank Erwin Center), Dan Murphy (VP of the New England Patriots), Ron VanDeVeen (CEO and president of MetLife Stadium), Clint Higham (Morris Higham Management in Nashville), Jason Owen (CEO and president of Sandbox Entertainment Nashville), Steve Moore (former CEO of the Country Music Association).
I talked for some time with Austin’s Anna and Will Hardeman, while passing pleasantries with Rebecca and Bryan Hardeman. Jewelry designer Nak Armstrong and interior designer Mark Cravotta seemed always just out of conversational reach.
Meanwhile, Louis was his usual warm, youthful, slightly mischievous self. Many more such parties to come, I’m sure, after his actual birthday, which is July 25.
UPDATE: Additional guests were added to this post and some roles were clarified.
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Give your structure the finishing touch it deserves with the Signature Danbury 42ʺ Vinyl Windowed Cupola. This beautiful octagonal cupola is made in the USA by talented Amish craftsman from weather-resistant white Azek vinyl. The Danbury Cupola features windows, careful detailing, and a meticulously hand formed copper or steel roof. It's crafted to last and add beauty to your property for years to come.
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Bands attempting to reinvent themselves aren’t uncommon. I feel like bands that successfully reinvent themselves regularly however are a needle in the hay.
Anyone who talks to me for more than 2.2 seconds about my music taste will find out who my three all-time faves in music are. Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, and Modest Mouse. And probably not in that order all the time, although that is how it frequently comes out.
It’s because bands like these make me feel uncomfortable when I hear their rock. Lyrics that cut deep, premises that only glimpse into my human struggles, but are still resonating from the first time I heard them till now. When your content is this good lyrically, it may be ok to let the instruments lye underneath as an afterthought. But good artists hardly take that chance. Their risks lyrically are almost always matched by depth and risk in the instruments.
The Strokes were discovered in New York, sometime between 98 and 2000 after playing at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan. Allegedly a bidding war broke between labels after the bands EP The Modern Age was released in the states, along with a free download of Last Night via UK periodical NME.
The band’s first full length was titled Is This It. Released on RCA in 2001, there was some controversy between the UK and US released track listing, and New York City Cops was scratched from the US track listing because of the events of 9/11.
In 2003 the band was in good company having Nigel Godrich, long-time producer of Radiohead behind the board for their second release Room On Fire. An album that seemed a lot like an extension of Is This It. And probably because for whatever reason the group decided to drop Nigel for their old flame Gordon Raphael: producer of Is This It. With flashes of innovation, like the tone of Nick Valensi’s guitar in 12:51 and the The End Has No End, the group was beginning to show they were not afraid to experiment with their sound.
In September of 2005 what was to be the bands third album First Impressions of Earth was leaked and passed around the online community. This convinced the band to release an online version of the album before the official hard copy release in January of 2006. The album was an obvious departure from the original Strokes format, with David Kahne controlling the knobs this time around. Julian’s teenage friend, from a Switzerland boarding school, and lead guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. showed more skill with soloing and Julian pushed his pitch limits on vocals. The effort was greeted with initial success, with the band selling out 15 UK dates, but then fell off for critics as more people began to hear it. After completing the US side of the Casablancas told fans that the band would be taking an extensive break. The band may have been having issues, but also Casablancas had admitted that he needed to address his alcohol abuse that was affecting his passion for writing. A tribulation that may have been expressed in On the Other Side.
Three Years later, after solo projects from every artist in the band. Julian began working with Valensi on music that was to be official Strokes tracks. But is wasn’t till almost a year later the band officially released a statement saying they would be in the studio with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, Elton John, Etta James, the White Stripes). Julian commented on the tracks saying they had the stylings of “1970’s Rock from the future”. With glimpses of original Strokes progressions, the band’s vacation showed promise bringing in elements from every artist and showing a more diverse and creative side of The Strokes we may not have heard without the four year hiatus.
Late next month The Strokes are scheduled to release their fifth full-length Comedown Machine, already available for pre-order on TheStrokes.com. You can get a one track taste of the new album at the home page as well. The track title is One Way Trigger and borrows the feel of Ah-Ha’s Take On Me, with modern and dark undertones. With more and more commercial artists seemingly afraid to takes risks it is comforting to hear the artists that changed my world with their lyrics and sounds taking a chance on making their fans uncomfortable with changes that speak to them.
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Liquid in one quart spray bottle. Contains Thyme Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Citronella, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (shampoo base), vinegar, isopropyl alcohol and water. Kills and repels spiders. Also helps dissolve cobwebs.
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A good jerk makes it that much more enjoyable. Just not in real life.
Yay for comic number 877. I need to renumber these things.
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i) Where exactly are you experiencing the pain (SITE), Sometimes dental pain/tooth pain can be mistaken with facial pain/sinusitis pain/ ear pain / TMJ pain.
ii) What’s the character of pain – is it dull/sharp/ throbbing/burning etc.
IV) Anything that triggers the pain – like hot/ cold/sweet food.
v) Anything that eases the pain like any medication etc.
vi) Also, is pain associated with any swelling / bad breath / bad taste/fever etc.?
Even if you’re experiencing any pain in your face which you think is unrelated to any tooth like pain in jaw joint/ ear/pain in facial muscles/ a headache/pain over the cheeks it’s best to see your dentist so that your dentist can assess your teeth and soft tissues and rule out any dental related problem.
The most common reason being decay which is usually perceived as sensitivity to cold/ sweet in case of initial decay or very severe sharp pain/abscesses in case the decay is very deep. Apart from that, you may also experience tooth pain in case any gum inflammation, wisdom tooth coming through any dislodged filling, etc.
If you’re experiencing any tooth related pain please book an emergency appointment with your dentist. Meanwhile, try and keep your oral hygiene as meticulous as possible, use normal painkiller and hot salt mouth rinse. However, if it’s very severe pain and associated with swelling and inflammation it’s best to ring 111 or go to AnE.
Also in order to prevent such unexpected dental pain, it’s advisable to see your dentist at least twice a year.
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2013 The Middle East holds some of the most serious U.S. security threats, but America can prevail in maintaining global stability if it uses its resources wisely and pursues coalition solutions, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said yesterday.
Hagel said Iran and Syria represent, in part, the three-way war raging in the region: civil war, sectarian war and proxy war. U.S. response in Syria must be carefully calibrated to avoid making a bad situation worse, he added.
“The conflict there is complex, unpredictable and very combustible,” he said. Fighting in Syria, where rebel forces are pitted against Bashar Assad’s regime, has now killed some 90,000 people.
Hagel said Iran, which last week voted in Hassan Rowhani as president-elect, is another complex foreign policy challenge.
“The United States remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and all options remain on the table to achieve this outcome,” he said.
The current security shifts are interconnected, the secretary said.
“We live in a world where our homeland is vulnerable to cyber attackers who can strike from anywhere in the world, where states like North Korea seek to develop missiles capable of hitting American soil, and where extremist groups like Hezbollah possess a more deadly arsenal of weapons than many nations,” he said.
The U.S. approach to 21st-century security is to strengthen alliances, build new partnerships, and forge coalitions of common interests that help resolve problems and prevent conflict, Hagel said. The Middle East, while complicated, lends itself to that approach, he added.
“What we must do, I think, with every instrument of power we have and alliance we have … is to try to get some process working that at least stops the violence and the bloodshed and the war, and then start working our way through that to managing it to some higher ground,” Hagel said.
Meanwhile, the secretary added, the United States must keep working at it. “It's frustrating. It's difficult, and I know that. … We've got to balance this in a way that's realistic and doable,” he said.
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When you combine the simplicity of transitional styles with top quality materials, you get a stunning vanity like the 73" Caroline Avenue Double Vanity. Its gorgeous White finished cabinet made from solid oak will completely transform the look of your bathroom. The Italian White Carrera Marble top makes a spectacular contrast to the deep cabinet finish and is equipped with two ceramic sinks with sink holes that can be cut in a squared or round shape. To top the Caroline Avenue off, the included matching mirror makes this vanity look stunning in any bathroom!
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How to correctly export NCM configuration after changing SpectroSERVER time?
When you will need to change the time of SpectroSERVER to a future time, after you make this change, you run a NCM backup job and also export the NCM configuration file to the directory.
After you change the time of SpectroSERVER to the current time, you run a NCM backup job again, you will find on the OneClick console, NCM job has successfully captured the new change in the device running configure. However, on the new NCM configuration file the running config still remains the same as the one captured during the period when you change the time of SpectroSERVER to a future time, even when the time stamp of the file has been updated.
1. Go to Locater --> Application-->create a new search which is "Model Type Name Contains "HostConfiguration"".
2. Delete all HostConfiguration models created at the future time that once SpectroSERVER changed to.
3. Move all the Host Configuration files on directory to a different folder.
4. Now run the NCM backup, and you could see the current running config has been correctly saved in the new Host Configuration file.
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Everton’s ability to grind out results has boosted their confidence ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby against Liverpool in the Premier League, midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has said.
Iceland international Sigurdsson scored the winning goal as Everton overcame promoted Cardiff City 1-0 last Saturday to extend their unbeaten league run to three games and climb to sixth in the table on 22 points.
“I think all the boys have been looking forward to the derby since the start of the season and that feeling has grown with the performances we have been putting together over the past couple of months,” Sigurdsson told the club website.
Victory over Cardiff followed a determined display at Stamford Bridge, where Everton held title contenders Chelsea to a goalless draw earlier this month.
“We can take confidence from the way we played at Chelsea. That was a good result,” Sigurdsson, who has scored six goals this season, added.
Liverpool come into the 232nd meeting with their city rivals on the back of a 2-1 defeat by French side Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Juergen Klopp’s side are unbeaten in the league, however, and sit second on 33 points, two behind leaders Manchester City and go into the match having not lost to Everton at Anfield since 1999.
“Sunday is another big game for us, we want to make it a good one and we’ll be ready for the challenge,” Sigurdsson said.
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"timestamp": "2019-04-24T14:13:18",
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There has been a growing trend where businesses are allowing more employees to work from home or other remote locations. Technology makes this possibly by letting users remote into their work environment securely as if they were sitting at their desk at the office. VoIP phone solutions can even bring the worker’s office phone to them, no matter where they are.
VoIP already has plenty of benefits for small and medium businesses. It’s easy to manage, easy to scale, and it saves a lot of money on annual communication expenses. One of the often underutilized features of a VoIP system is that you are no longer tethered to your desk to make and receive calls. Your VoIP phone can be plugged in anywhere there is a broadband internet connection and behave just as if it were sitting on your desk at the office. Cool, right?
Depending on the phone, you can plug it directly into a router or broadband modem, a USB port on a desktop PC or laptop, and some can even connect to any Wi-Fi network. Access your company voice mail, use company extensions, and any other feature your phone system has from anywhere. Telecommunication isn’t just for employees working from home, however. It helps owners, managers, and remote offices stay connected under a single system, making it cheaper to manage.
Is your London small business interested in Voice over IP? Are you interested in the cost savings combined with scalability and flexibility? If you’d like to learn more about VoIP, call us at 020 7101 0544 and we’ll discuss a Voice Over IP system that’s perfect for your business and more cost effective than your current solution.
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"timestamp": "2019-04-22T18:25:34",
"url": "https://www.netstar.co.uk/answer-your-office-phone-from-home-with-voip/",
"language": "en",
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A Broadcast Basement Quickie! All leading up to our final full show before the arrival of the Closet Baby! Staring Chris Lanuti, Wild Bill, Ed, Acoustic Mike and special guest Borna Velic. Call in to 641-715-3900 x158012 to join in on #30MinutesOfGood. Subscribe through Stitcher Radio and iTunes. Please share this podcast recorded in a basement bar on Chicago's south side with any friends who love talking Beer, Fatherhood, Sports, Fantasy Football, Wrestling and the Oddities of Life. Music by DaveKohut.com.
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Portavin is proud to announce its association with the 2017 Margaret River Wine Show which will return to Dunsborough from the 30 October to 2 November 2017.
This is the 16th Margaret River Wine Show and this year’s show is expected to be the biggest yet with 21 Judges and Associates tasting and assessing the anticipated 750+ wine entries. Post its inception in 2002, the show has seen a rapid growth with the number of entries. The show seeks to unite the wine community of the Margaret river region with a common goal – pursuit of wine excellence.
Oliver’s Taranga winemaker and director Corrina Wright will return to chair the panel for the second year. Also on the judging panel are Bellwether Wines’ Sue Bell, Pete Bissell from Balnaves of Coonawarra, Dave Brookes from Wine Marketing Labs, Xanadu Wines’ Brendan Carr, Sutton Grange Estate’s Melanie Chester, Giant Steps’ Steve Flamsteed, Alex Hudak of Pure Wine Co, City Wine Shop’s Gabrielle Poy, Adam Wadewitz from Shaw + Smith and Vasse Felix’s Virginia Willcock.
Some of the trophies that are handed out include “Red wine of the show”, “White wine of the show”, “Best Chardonnay”, “Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend” and so on. The “2016 Best Single Vineyard white” was handed over to Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay 2015 by Portavin and we expect to hand out the trophy to a deserving winner in 2017.
We will keep you updated as the events unfold !
Please visit http://margaretriver.wine/margaret-river-wine-show/ to know more.
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Cameron Park – View from above!
With the development of our new ground flying ahead…. It’s exciting time to be part of the Hawks This amazing drone footage shows a flyover of the ground and the state of construction with the function centre.
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We have a new sentencing date at last, and hopefully this it doesn’t get postponed again.
So assuming all goes according to schedule this time, the new date is May 1st.
This entry was posted in Bill White, Roanoke, Trials & Legal Issues and tagged Bill White trial, Bill White trial roanoke, Bill White Trial Update, update Bill White's trial. Bookmark the permalink.
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I decided to collect some links to real reviews of the new Canon 5D Mark III. I wasted a lot of time clicking through links, only to find that something touted as a “review” was actually a “preview” and simply talked about the specs and operation of the 5D Mark III based off of a Canon press release. Boo….
Since the 5D Mark III has been arriving in peoples hands for a couple of days now, there will be plenty of reviews soon.
These are all links to people who have used the actual 5D Mark III (or 5D3 or 5DM3) as I sometimes see) so you can actually read opinions and see plenty of sample pictures. I don’t care much about video, so these will be primarily photography focused reviews. Enjoy!
I’ll add more as they become available.
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"timestamp": "2019-04-23T23:55:32",
"url": "http://effor.com/blog/archives/1278",
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In large bowl, toss plums with cornstarch. Place plum mixture and cinnamon stick in 9 inch (23 cm) deep-dish pie plate. Pour maple syrup over fruit. On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into circle 1 inch (2.5 cm) wider than top of pie plate. Place over plums; tuck overhang under and crimp edges. Cut slits in top of pastry for steam to escape. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake on baking sheet in 400°F (200°C) oven 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown; cool. Serve with Maple Crème Fraîche. Maple crème Fraiche: In large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream and 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand overnight on counter. Chill. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup.
In large bowl, toss plums with cornstarch.
Place plum mixture and cinnamon stick in 9 inch (23 cm) deep-dish pie plate.
Pour maple syrup over fruit.
On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into circle 1 inch (2.5 cm) wider than top of pie plate.
Place over plums; tuck overhang under and crimp edges.
Cut slits in top of pastry for steam to escape.
Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Bake on baking sheet in 400°F (200°C) oven 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown; cool.
Serve with Maple Crème Fraîche.
In large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream and 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand overnight on counter. Chill.
Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup.
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"timestamp": "2019-04-26T06:04:12",
"url": "https://www.metro.ca/en/recipes-occasions/recipes/deep-dish-plum-pie-with-maple-creme-fraiche",
"language": "en",
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A hui hou!: The reward increased to a total $25,000 for information in the killing of a monk seal pup on Kauai.
The reward increased to a total $25,000 for information in the killing of a monk seal pup on Kauai.
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"language": "en",
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WHAT IS THE WAVE BRUSH?
If you want your beautiful waves to come in faster you need a wave brush. A wave brush will help you get the best waves. Exclusively designed for wavy and curly hair this brush detangles the hair without pulling or snagging. If you are looking for added shine and luster this is the brush to help you achieve that by bringing out the oils from the scalp naturally. The wave brush comes in a good fit for all. From beginner to pro you can find a wave brush that fits your own personal needs. The wave brush even comes in a style that is used to take care of your beard waves. With the different bristles, shapes, designs, materials, and handle you can be sure to find a brush for you.
The wave brush was not only designed to achieve waves. Using a wave brush designed for the length and thickness of your hair is a positive approach to achieving healthy hair. The wave brush is made with boar bristles that are designed for thick hair. Unlike traditional brushes, the wave brush will not pull out clumps of hair and will run through the hair smoothly. The wave brush helps achieve natural healthy waves by stimulating the scalp and naturally pulling out the oils and evenly distributing to the hair. Who would have ever thought that healthy waves could be achieved with a brush? Having healthy waves is as simple as purchasing a wave brush that suits your hair the best.
There are several wave brushes to choose from. Some of these choices serve a purpose and some are preference. Each wave brush specifies which type of hair it is best used for. Some wave brushes are for short hair, medium hair, or long hair. This particular selection is key to having a great experience with the wave brush. The main difference in these wave brushes are the firmness of the bristles of the brush. Some are firm soft, firm, medium, medium firm and so on. There are different types of handles with these brushes as well. Some have long handles, rubber grip handles, and curved handles. Others have no handle at all. Of course this feature is more of a preference. Another feature of the brush that is more of a preference thing would be the assortment of colors. These brushes come in a variety of bold colors.
When deciding which wave brush to use I would highly recommend reading through each description. You may be looking for a certain color or a particular handle. However, I would be very selective of the bristles and the type and style of hair that the description recommends you use the brush on. By selecting the appropriate brush for your hair you are on your way to beautiful healthy waves.
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Karras Grande Resort is centrally located in Tsilivi tourist resort, so that everything you may need during your stay in Zakynthos or Zante Island is just on your doorstep. You can have a walk at the lively center of the area where you will find a plethora of restaurants, bars & tourist shops or spend a day at its vibrant, blue flag awarded beach, enjoying the Greek Sun and the water sport activities with your friends or family.
Zakynthos is the southernmost and third largest of the Ionian Islands and is situated 8.5 nautical miles south of Kefalonia and 9.5 nautical miles west of Peloponnese. Since the Middle Ages, the Venetians who ruled the island used to call it as "Fior di Levante", which means "Flower of the East", fair enough to say as nowadays, Zakynthos is thought to be one of the most charming destinations in Greece.
A place full of contrasts, it seduces its visitors with its many picturesque villages, its imaginary sightseeing like the Blue Caves or the world-famous beach of Shipwreck (Navagio) and its long culture heritage, which travels through the centuries.
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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015. Many computations over trees can be specified using attribute grammars. Compilers for attribute grammars need to find an evaluation order (or schedule) in order to generate efficient code. For the class of linearly ordered attribute grammars such a schedule can be found statically, but this problem is known to be NP-hard. In this paper, we show how to encode linearly ordered attribute grammar scheduling as a SAT-problem. For such grammars it is necessary to ensure that the dependency graph is cycle free, which we approach in a novel way by transforming the dependency graph to a chordal graph allowing the cycle freeness to be efficiently expressed and computed using SAT solvers. There are two main advantages to using a SAT-solver for scheduling: (1) the scheduling algorithm runs faster than existing scheduling algorithms on real-world examples, and (2) by adding extra constraints we obtain fine-grained control over the resulting schedule, thereby enabling new scheduling optimisations.
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A new Strategy Research poll in Alabama finds Roy Moore (R) edging Doug Jones (D) in the U.S. Senate special election, 47% to 45%, with 5% undecided with 3% indicating plans to write-in a candidate.
The previous poll, conducted after first round of sexual misconduct allegations, had Moore leading by six points. The poll before that had Moore up by eleven points.
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After tackling Bopaththalawa in the morning we decided to head towards the elusive Dell Mountain. I saw this mountain for the first time when I was hiking Great western 6 years back and ever since that I have been staring at it on my successful attempts to Adams peak.
Ana booked Fishing Hut, an isolated log-cabin-type place at the border of the Peak Wilderness with Baththulu Oya flowing right next. It’s like a paradise on earth surrounded by the lush greenery rain forest, set at the edge of a tea patch belonging to Moray Estate bordered by one side by the virgin flow of Baththulu Oya with an amazing view of the Sacred Mountain in the distance. Having been used by the English during the colonial era for trout fishing gave it the name Fishing Hut. The trout and fishing all have now become a part of the history but the isolated and peaceful environment is a stress buster for the workaholic. I’d wanted to visit the place so much after all the good things I’d come across about it. So finally being able to go and stay there for a couple of days was yet another dream come true for me. Additionally,climbing the Sri Pada through a trail not attempted before was a gem of an opportunity. I wasn’t gonna miss it for the world.
If the desire of cossing Sri Lankan 6th highest mountain is born in my heart very earlier, it spent a long time to materialize it. The main reason for that is the vary weather condition of there. However I found a guide by didn’t leaving the try & contact with him. As a result of that finally Morgan responded me which I expected for long time & then prepared to crossign.
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Place a box or other stable, raised platform next to a wall. Facing the wall, stand on the outside edge of the box with front of one foot so that the rest of the foot hangs off the back of the box. Lift the other leg in the air a bit so that it does not interfere with the calf raises. Hold onto the wall with both hands for support (see Photo 1).
From the starting position, push up with your toe as high as you can. You should feel the flex in your calf (see Photo 2).
At the top of the calf raise, reverse the motion and lower down past the starting point so that the back of your foot goes below the top of the box. Feel the stretch in your calf muscle (see Photo 3).
Repeat 25 times on one leg, then switch legs and repeat another 25 times.
To increase the difficulty of this exercise, hold a dumbbell in one hand while you do the calf raises.
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Set the table for fall with a show-stopping arrangement of seasonal foliage, fruit, and grasses.
Cool-season flowers bring a splash of color to your garden right when you need it most.
Where freezes are infrequent, you can plant cheery pansies (pictured), snapdragons, English daisies, and more from early fall through late winter. They'll overwinter, filling your borders, containers, and pocket gardens with months of flower power.
In cold climates, plants will die off in winter but can be planted again in spring.
Look for sturdy plants with good leaf color in six-packs and 4-inch containers. Click ahead for some of our favorite picks for the cool season.
Daisy-like calendula provides easy color from late fall through spring in mild-winter climates, and are long lasting in a vase.
Choose classic orange and bright yellow, or opt for subtler shades of apricot, cream, and soft yellow. Branching plants are 1 to 2 feet high and 1 to 1½ feet wide and look great as masses of color or in a container.
Calendula plants take full sun and moderate water. They will tolerate many soils as long as they have good drainage. Remove the spent flowers to prolong bloom.
Candytuft plants grow 8 to 12 inches high and wide; their narrow, shiny dark green leaves look great all year.
Pure white flower clusters are carried on stems long enough to cut for bouquets. Choose 'Alexander's White' (pictured), ‘Autumnale’, or ‘Autumn Snow; they bloom in spring and again in fall.
Plants thrive in full sun or part shade and regular water. Candytuft needs well-drained soil and should be sheared lightly after bloom to stimulate new growth.
Made for the shade, florists' cineraria adds intense color to dark corners of the garden.
Cineraria grows to 2 feet high and wide with daisies ranging in color from white through pink and purplish red to blue and purple. Plants need partial or full shade along with regular water and loose, rich soil. Discard after bloom, even where perennial.
Here it's combined with asparagus fern in a 15-inch-wide glazed terra-cotta pot.
Large-flowered florists’ cyclamen (pictured) is most often seen as a container-grown gift plant though they also make great bedding plants (see cyclamens in a garden).
Plump, perky English daises make great edging plants. Or slip a few into your lawn for unexpected bursts of color.
Dark green leaves are 1 to 2 inches long and form rosettes to 8 inches wide. Pink, rose, red, or white flowers are borne on 3- to 6-inch stems.
Deadhead to prolong bloom. English daisy needs regular water and prefers a bit of shade in hot climates.
Erica is grown for small, needlelike leaves that become showered in small flowers. Blooms that may be bell shaped, urn shaped, or tubular.
Plants can be small and mounding, no taller than 6 inches high or a tall upright or sprawling shrub, as high as 6 to 10 feet. Heath needs excellent drainage and acidic soil. Sandy soil amended with organic matter is ideal.
Water carefully and consistently – plants will not tolerate standing water or absolute dryness. Shear or cut off faded flower spikes, but don’t cut to bare wood as new growth might not resprout.
They range in color from white and green through pink and red to deep purple ('Party Dress' is pictured here). Flowers persist beyond bloom periods, gradually turning green.
With their tall, leafless stems that dance in the breeze, Iceland poppies are graceful companions to many cool-season plants.
Iceland poppies grow 1 to 2 feet tall; flowers are cream, orange, pink, rose, salmon, yellow, or white. They need full sun and moderate to regular water.
In mild-winter climates, set out plants in fall or winter for months of cool-season color. Pick flowers freely to prolong the show.
In cold winter areas, sow seed in earliest spring for summer bloom; or set out plants in fall for bloom the following year.
Nemesia grows to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with small bright green leaves and upright stems. All nemesia need well-drained soil, full sun, and regular water. Some nemesia have intensely fragrant blossoms; others are unscented.
If you live in a mild-winter climate, you can sow seeds in fall for winter and spring bloom. Pinch to improve bushiness. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom.
Because these showy cabbage relatives tolerate cold weather and can hold their brilliant color all the way into spring, they're ideal for display on porches, patios, or beside entryways, or for massing in garden beds. They grow 1 to 2 feet tall.
These low-growing plants (6 to 10 inches tall) with five-petaled flowers are top sellers year after year for good reason.
The large-flowered, faced varieties may catch your eye first in nurseries. But when planted en masse, nonfaced, single-colored varieties are often more striking.
Most primroses bloom in spring or summer, but English primrose (as well as fairy primroses and Chinese primroses) are also excellent choices for winter color.
Circular flowers arise either alone or in clusters from a foliage rosette. English primrose (pictured here) comes in nearly every color and grows 8 to 12 inches high and 9 inches wide.
Primroses can take full sun in cooler climates, part to full shade otherwise. All need regular water.
Flowers come in many colors and are divided into upper and lower “jaws.” Some have double flowers, some are bell-shaped, and some blooms look like azaleas.
Flowers shoot from 1-3 feet tall and 6 inches to 2 feet wide. Set out plants from fall to spring in mild-winter areas. All take full sun and regular water.
Plant this old-fashioned favorite for its narrow gray-green leaves and profuse spikes of spicy-sweet smelling flowers. Take your pick of white, pink, red, purple, lavender, blue, yellow, and cream.
Stock varieties range from 1 to 3 feet tall and 10 to 16 inches wide. All perform best in full sun or light shade and appreciate regular water.
In cold-winter areas, plant in earliest spring (choose early bloomers). Stock needs good drainage, so where rainfall is heavy, plant in raised beds.
The slender, willowy stems of this jasmine stand out beautifully in a winter landscape. Bright yellow flowers appear in winter or early spring, before handsome glossy, three-leafleted leaves unfurl. Don’t be disappointed though – the flowers on this jasmine are unscented.
The vine will reach 4 feet high and 7 feet wide if unsupported. Train it on a trellis or wall and it will grow to 15 feet tall. Winter jasmine will grow in less-than-perfect conditions but will be a most prolific bloomer in full sun and good soil.
Cut back heavily before spring growth occurs to keep tidy, and pinch as needed throughout the year to control growth.
Like their relative the pansy, violas light up gray days with happy colors and sweet fragrance. They’re a wonderful overwintering plant and self-sow readily.
Rain really beats down pansy flowers, but violas bounce back quickly.
Use violas for mass color in borders and edging, as covers for spring bulbs, or for quick color in winter containers.
Violas take sun or part shade. Pick flowers to prolong bloom. Remove plants in summer if they begin to look ragged.
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I’m finally hauling off a bunch of crap thats accumulated while remodeling. Most of this has been setting in a trailer in the back yard for a year or more. There’s a lot less here than I thought, but it’s good to get it out.
Some of this might have been perfectly good stuff to use for something else. Most of it requires disassembly to get to the good parts. I’d rather just get rid of it than try to store it out in the back yard. I tried recycling as many 2×4’s that I could and I’ve got a good pile of them that I’ve removed the nails from. I tried to do my part to keep stuff out of the landfill.
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Fundraising has been important for BHVH, to continue the repayment of the Charity Bank Loan. Originally scheduled for repayment in May 2034, we have continued to bring this date ever nearer.
Thanks to generous donations and hard work fund raising, we totally repaid the loan in May 2017, exactly eight years from the date of the first payment.
Seventeen years early is quite an achievement and one which we celebrated with a great party!
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"See what's missing from the Wicked Age? Rightward-pointing arrows." YES! I've been thinking about this since IAWA came out (and alternatively denying it and not being sure how to think about it). I'm just tickled that it's a topic.
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SMS API by the leading Bulk SMS API Provider in India is an application URL which can be integrated with a website, software, mobile Apps, ERP or CRMs even with hardware devices. Available in two formats – one is HTTP and second is XML. It is available in unicode also which can be used to send sms in any language to the world.
SMS API can be IP restricted to increase security where it can be accessed from your server only. SMS Scheduling can also be done. Your application just need to pass the Mobile number and message to the API and it would be delivered in few seconds.
It is mostly used to send SMS to registered members as per TRAI guidelines. The SMS delivery is quick in this service which can be used to send OTPs, Bank Alerts, Reminders, Financial transactions, Item dispatch or goods delivery.
It is used to send SMS to open market customers to promote the product or services and to increase the awareness.
It can be configured in apps to send SMS to any country. Once we receive a request at our system hand over to Intentional SMS gateway to deliver it to end user mobile operator.
Manage Missed Call traffic by connect API with apps which can be used to store the data and can be used for User Verification like OTP. Auto response SMS can be configured to stop unwanted traffic of calls.
All the incoming traffic can be redirected to the provided API from customer which can be used for Both Way communication. Long Code is used for Banking Payment Transactions, School results and Financial institutions. User has to pay small cost (depending his sms plan) to send sms to a long code. Auto response SMS can be set as add on.
Short Code would be a 5 Digit number where all the incoming SMS data can be captured. All the data can be stored in Database and can be responded as the request received. It is used for Both Way SMS communication. Major New Channels, TV shows are using this to do Surveys and Quiz etc. Per SMS Cost is High but Short Code easy to remember.
Please visit contact us page for Free Transactional SMS API demo.
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"url": "https://www.prioritysms.com/sms-api/",
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Every four to five years or so, a "new class" of wedding professionals comes on the scene, armed with moxy, grit, and big goals.
Many are talented, many launch new products or services tailored to peers "because it didn't exist in the industry" (this is never true, it just means they weren't good at paying attention), and many become savvy at marketing themselves on a bootstrapped budget. A handful out of each group find themselves in a position of leadership early on or with a reputation as the new wedding industry "it girl" (or guy).
Many people who become one of the go-to experts or "mini-celebs" in their field – especially those whose 'stardom' happens while they're in their twenties – assume that their good fortune and industry position will continue forever, as long as they keep working hard.
Because their popularity allows them to command higher prices, they often make their plans for the future with the expectation that the level of money they're bringing in now will not only continue, but consistently increase. They then spend their income on bigger and better things: a closet full of designer clothes and handbags, flashier cars, first-class upgrades on every flight (no matter how short), and giant custom homes designed with their giant, custom dreams in mind.
Then suddenly one day they notice that they're no longer the most in-demand photographer.
Or they pick up the latest issue of Town and Country and realize they're not mentioned at all among the bridal trend experts.
Or they got knocked off this year's list of top floral designers in favor of someone they've never even heard of.
Or they launch a workshop that has always sold out and zero people sign up.
And they were not at all prepared for this change in status – emotionally or financially.
If you've been in the wedding industry for longer than a decade, you've seen this cycle, too. Some of the biggest names in the wedding and social event space just ten years ago – with book deals and speaking engagements and ultra-celeb clients to match – are practically invisible now, and not by their own choice.
Let me be clear: none of the types of purchases mentioned above are right or wrong. Where these people got tripped up was assuming their business and popular role in the industry would continue to be a cash cow for as long as they wanted. As a result, many did not have their savings and investment accounts where they needed to be to help them ride out the slow seasons.
Several people in the most recent "new class" are currently falling prey to this mentality, and it is painful to watch.
If you're one of the current go-to industry experts – and especially if you are newer to the industry and in your twenties or early thirties – take advantage of where you're at today to plan well for an unpredictable future. Work to stay relevant, but realize you may have years that are more difficult to book or your educational courses won't sell, and plan accordingly.
In the words of my friend and industry veteran Debbie Geller, "When you have a good year, buy some nice shoes, but set money aside for a rainy day."
When it comes to buying new products or hiring people to help your business get unstuck, consider who’s telling you what you "have to do" and always ask yourself, "what are they really selling?"
"You need to be on most social media platforms to be relevant."
Does the person preaching this sell social media management services? Does it make sense for your business to be on Snapchat or Instagram? For some companies it does, for others it doesn’t. This also depends not just on your target market age demographic but on geographic region as well.
"You have to have a custom website to stand out."
Maybe you do. Or maybe a branded Shopify or Squarespace site is the right fit for what you need. If the person preaching this sells web design, they may truly believe this to be true – but they also sell custom web design and need to pay their bills.
"You need the latest software to maximize productivity and efficiency."
I love a good technology solution, and the latest and greatest may make your life more streamlined. It may also be a cost you don’t need to take on right now. You may just need a well-optimized Excel workbook.
"You need ongoing SEO services."
You might, depending on the type of business you run. You may also just need to do the tedious, long-game work of writing a blog post several times a week so that your site has consistently new content and new keywords for Google to index.
"You have to take this online course."
Maybe the course will be full of useful education and will be a timesaver. Maybe you just need to read a couple books from the library or take a free EdX online class through MIT or Harvard.
"You have to rebrand every 2-3 years."
This may be the most ridiculous claim of them all, and true branding experts will never pretend it is true. This advice only comes from charlatans.
"You have to have an app for your company."
You probably don’t and, more importantly, you probably shouldn’t. An app that only regurgitates your social media feeds and gives contact info just eats up phone storage space and actively brands your company as one that will waste someone’s time and money.
"You have to work with a business consultant to help your business get unstuck and grow."
Maybe you do. Maybe you don't. Sometimes the time isn’t right to bring on a consultant. And I say this as a business consultant who pays my bills by helping wedding industry leaders succeed. I fully stand behind the insight, wisdom, experience, and expertise I bring to the table, but I am never going to sell you something you don’t need. Sometimes you may just need a business-focused weekend retreat with a small group of smart colleagues you fully trust to call you out on your blind spots. Friends who truly want the best for you but aren’t attached to your business the way you are.
"You have to pay to join a mastermind in order to be fully emotionally invested."
Paid masterminds were the "it business" in the mid-nineties, then again in 2007, and now they're back once more. There are times when a paid mastermind with strangers you’ve never met or acquaintances you barely know makes sense. As it relates to my last point though, the group of colleagues works best when they are people you have history with and deeply trust. Always consider the source on who is telling you you have to join a paid mastermind in order to get the most out of the group.
There are many paths you can take to make your business better, and there are times where making those investments make sense. As you evaluate opportunities though, always consider the source.
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