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Dear Lawn Service Customers,
You may have received your 2019 Property Analysis letters by now - or will be very soon. We will be offering the same type of program, but have made a couple of changes in order to better serve you. You will see that we have included all six steps on your P. A. sheet, and have added a liquid pre-emergent to step 2 for better crabgrass control. We feel this is the best way to maintain a healthy lawn throughout the season. You are free to make changes to suit your specific needs.
We will be using the same line of products that have been formulated for our area conditions as well as weather factors. We hope to work with you for the 2019 season and encourage everyone interested to respond by the February 1st deadline to take advantage of the 5% discount pre-pay offer. This is available with an order of four steps or more only. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our landscape office.
See below for a list of steps with descriptions to be used in this year’s Lawn Program.
Hillermann’s Lawn Program
Step 1: Late February / March – Fertilization with Pre-emergent
This step is a dry granular application and will provide lawn fertilization as well as helping with crabgrass control.
Step 2: March / April – 1st Weed Spray with Pre-emergent
This step is a liquid application and will be a blanket coverage for broadleaf control as well as helping with crabgrass control.
Step 3: Late April / Early May – Grub and Insect Control
This step is a dry granular application and will target non-beneficial species of grubs and insects at an early development stage. This is attached to a fertilizer carrier.
Step 4: May / June – 2nd Weed Spray
This step is a liquid application and will be a spot spray on areas as needed for continued broadleaf control.
Step 5: September – Fertilization
This step is a dry granular application and will provide lawn fertilization.
Step 6: October / November – Fertilization with Pre / Post emergent
This step is a dry granular application and will provide lawn fertilization with a Pre/Post emergent to target cold season weeds and help with weed control in the spring.
Step 7: ( Optional ) November / December – Iron supplementation /Pelletized Lime
This step can be on an as needed basis for different lawn requirements. Please call for estimate.
*Steps 1 and 6 will affect over-seeding results. Please call our office at 636-239-6729 for details.
Again, please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to working with you this season.
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Offering a range of high quality, premium cigars for every budget. With their rich history, Ashton Cigars are among the finest in the industry. Best Cigar Prices carries the most popular Ashton Cigars such as ESG and VSG at the lowest prices on the web.
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Way before Ashton cigars became one of the best-known names in premiums, the brand was introduced by Robert Levin in 1985. Handmade in the Dominican Republic by the famous Fuente Family, the Ashton cigars brand quickly became one of the most sought-after in the world. The original Ashton cigars were initially released in six sizes: 8-9-8, Churchill, Corona, Panatela, Prime Minister and Sovereign. These six classic Ashton cigars sizes have endured the times, and are still a cornerstone to the Ashton cigars portfolio.
Ashton Cigars: The Rise
In 1988, Ashton cigars launched two additional blends that would go on to become some of the brand’s most celebrated cigar lines: Ashton Aged Maduro and Ashton Cabinet Selection. Ashton Aged Maduro cigars showcase Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers that have been cured using a unique slow-fermentation process that produces a smooth, sweet taste and a rich, dark hue uniformly among the leaves. The Ashton Cabinet Selection employs select Dominican tobacco leaves that have been aged up to seven years under a creamy Connecticut Shade wrapper to produce an aromatic, complex, and well-rounded flavor.
Ashton Cigars: The Boom
During the Cigar Boom of the 1990s, Ashton cigars saw another spike in popularity. In 1993 the brand was featured in a half-page advertisement in the inaugural issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine. This marks the first use of Ashton cigars classic slogan, "Uncompromising Quality."
The Ashton Cigars name had already become well-known among cigar-lovers around the world by the time the Ashton VSG was released in 1999. One of the very first full-bodied cigars to come to market, the VSG soared in popularity as it became the first of the Ashton cigars to receive high 90+ ratings from Cigar Aficionado magazine and other notable sources.
Ashton Cigars: Into The Future
In the mid 2000s Ashton cigars expanded their portfolio yet again with the introduction of the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol and Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG) lines, and in 2008 the brand reached a milestone achievement when Cigar Aficionado magazine ranked Ashton cigars one of the “Top 5 Brands” in the world.
In 2014 the company broke new ground with the release of the first Nicaraguan cigar under the Ashton cigars banner, the medium-to-full bodied Ashton Symmetry. Ashton cigars first new release in nearly a decade, the highly anticipated Symmetry was met with critical acclaim and numerous high industry ratings. The Robusto size earned a 92 rating from Cigar Insider, citing “ complex hickory and nougat notes underscored by toasty elements, chicory and some nuttiness.”
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A little about Lily: Lily Heise left her home of Canada to live in Paris over 15 years ago. She is living a dream I know a lot of you have. She knows her neighborhood of Montmartre better than anyone I know. Ever since her arrival in Paris, she has tried unsuccessfully to stay out of romantic trouble. She wrote two books on the subject. She also writes articles for Huffington Post, Condé Nast Traveler, and Frommer's amongst many other publications.
Paris is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in the whole world, thus, needless to say, it’s also one of the most ideal places to propose. The Eiffel Tower might come to mind as the best-known symbol of the city, that said, there are many more romantic, original (and less crowded), places to actually pop the question. You can create a special, memory that will last a lifetime at one of the following ultra romantic, very Parisian places.
Quai de la Tournelle
It’s virtually impossible not to be swept up in the romantic spirit along the Seine River. This particular stretch of the riverside walkway grants you one of the loveliest views of Notre Dame and Ile-Saint-Louis. Moored péniche barges, cobblestones and passing boats all add to the ambiance. During the day it isn’t too busy so you’ll also have privacy to savor the moment which will hopefully include a resounding oui! Which can be celebrated with then sharing a bottle of bubbly and making the moment — and view — last longer.
Pont Alexandre III
Most of the bridges of Paris are picturesque, though it’s awfully hard to not include the city’s most romantic into this list. Completed in 1900 and named in honor of the Russian Tsar, the elaborate bridge is adorned with water nymphs, catskills and aquatic life and is guarded by four columns topped in gilded Fames restraining Pegasus. For the most romantic angle, approach it from the right bank, in the shadow of the Grand and Petit Palais and with the stunning view of the golden dome of Les Invalides straight ahead. At the start of the bridge there is a little alcove, with a backdrop of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower — it might just have been made with proposals in mind. If the traffic is too noisy on the street level, take the stairs down to the riverbank level, which is equally romantic.
Passerelle Bichat, Canal Saint Martin
While the bridges of the Seine are terribly scenic, you may prefer the intimacy and more surprising bridges across the Canal Saint Martin. Immortalized in the early 2000s’ Amélie movie, this hip part of Paris has small designer shops, trendy restaurants, and cool bars, so it’s an excellent setting for those looking for a non-traditional, yet still very Parisian venue to commemorate their eccentric love. The canal crossing with the prettiest view is the Passerelle Bichat, one of the canal’s two raised pedestrian bridges. Climbing up the steps you’ll have the panorama of the gently glimmering water reflecting the tree leaves and colorful storefronts. Blissfully quirky and magical.
Place du Calvaire, Montmartre
Montmartre is incredibly romantic, but all the hordes of tourists are definitely not. You can get away from the masses in this square, found a stone’s throw from Place de Tertre and Sacré Coeur... yet minus the masses. Quintessentially Montmartre in spirit, expect old buildings draped in ivy, stoic lamp posts, zinc and tiled rooftops… and the Eiffel Tower peeking through a gap in the buildings. You can admire this from the steps above the Dali Museum and from the bench parallel to the buildings, the perfect place to pop the question… in fact, it’s even a tried and tested proposal place! Caught up in this exquisitely romantic ambiance, how could she say non?
The historic Opera Garnier is not only one of the most glamorous buildings in Paris, but possibly the whole world. Designed to be the centre of the “new” Paris of the 19th century, the building is decked out in statues extolling the arts, monumental columns and gilded chandeliers — all elaborate show-stoppers, or rather heart stoppers. Take your love’s breath completely away with the shimmer of her engagement ring shining even more brightly in one of the reception salons which can be visited on a self-guided tour of the inside or take her to a performance to build up the moment then surprise her afterwards either in front of the building or on one of the quiet sides.
Rooftop Terrace of Galeries Lafayette
If you want to be encircled by all of Paris’ top sites, the best place for this is on the terrace of Les Galeries Lafayette (or its next door neighbor Printemps). The wows will start as you enter this historic department store and gaze up at its spectacular Art Nouveau stained-glass dome. Your eyes will be on visual overdose as you get to the rooftop and take in the exceptional 360-degree panorama of the city featuring the Opera Garnier, Montmartre, Sacré Coeur and the unforgettable rooftops. Dazzle your heartthrob even further with pulling out a sparkling ring, perhaps presented on the other side of one of the observation viewers. Afterward, celebrate with a glass of champagne at their new Ice Cube Bar (note both the observation terrace and the bar close at 7:30 pm during the week and 6 pm on Sundays).
Palais Royal Gardens
If your sweetheart doesn’t know Paris, this will be a nice surprise. Walking through the passageway from the busy streets around the Louvre and the Opera district, you’ll enter a quiet oasis of columns, arcades, and an elegant garden. One of the best aspects of this as a proposal option is that it’s marvelous all year round so you won’t have to rely on the unpredictable skies of Paris that some of these other venues might require. In addition, it’s rarely packed so you’ll be sure to have the intimacy to cherish the moment.
Temple of Sibylle, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
For a more laidback, but equally lovely Parisian garden experience, venture off the beaten path to the northeastern Buttes-Chaumont Park. A favorite of Parisians, this is one of the various parks built during the second half of the 19th century under the Haussmannisation of the city. Constructed on the site of a disused stone quarry, the terrain shows evidence of this with its hilly slopes, though quite thoroughly remodeled by the park’s designer. Crowning one of these is the Temple of Sibylle, found in the middle of the small lake on Belvédère Island. Inspired by the Roman Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, you’ll have to scale 173 steps to get to the top, but the path is pleasant, passing hidden grottos and waterfalls, plus once at its summit, you’ll be rewarded with an impressive view of the north of the city, including Sacré Coeur, very romantic horizons for your very romantic occasion.
Temple of Love, Bois de Vincennes
For the more adventurous, journey out to the east of the city to the Bois de Vincennes. Built around the same time as the Buttes-Chaumont, this is one of the two expansive woods which flank each side of the city. The vast Bois de Vincennes provides an idyllic setting for romance, especially by renting a little boat on the Lac Daumesnil to reach the l'île de Reuilly. One this little-visited island you can discover le Temple d’Amour. You’ll certainly surprise your chérie with this secluded destination… and you’ll most likely have it all to yourselves for your declarations of amour.
Château de Chantilly
A fairytale romance should definitely involve a castle and the greater Parisian region has many. Sure, Versailles is most famous and the most flashy… but it’s hardly a private place. Instead, travel out to one of the smaller castles of Ile-de-France like the Château de Chantilly. This is probably the easiest to get at only 40-60 minutes from the city centre by public transportation and gives the best all around “castle” feel. It consists of a renaissance Petit Château, dating from around 1560, and the Grand Château, damaged during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. A section of the interior houses the Musée Condé, an impressive collection of masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Watteau and Delacroix among others.
After the soaking up the regal and artistic interior, take a stroll in the gorgeous gardens extending over 115 hectares where you can admire a Jardin à la française, designed by Versailles fame Le Nôtre, a more casual English garden and an Anglo-Chinese garden. In the latter, you can find Le Hameau, a restaurant set in quaint cottage-like buildings inspired Marie-Antoinette's Norman hamlet at Versailles. Here you can lunch on local seasonal dishes or sample some of its famous Chantilly whipped cream. Why not slip your ring in her bowl of strawberries and cream… or ask her for her hand on a private, leisurely boat ride around the lake. | <urn:uuid:9925a6e5-6167-4c44-910f-aef1d3542a87> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | https://www.everydayparisian.com/every-day-parisian/2017/2/5/romantic-places-to-propose-in-paris-other-than-the-eiffel-tower | 2019-10-21T00:21:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987750110.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20191020233245-20191021020745-00026.warc.gz | en | 0.919593 | 2,061 |
A selection of never before seen black and white photographs of Idi Amin from the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation archive are on exhibition at the Uganda Museum in Kampala. The exhibition opened on May 18 and will run to November.
The objective of the exhibition, titled The Unseen Archive of Idi Amin, is to show the different ways in which Ugandans experienced the decade of the dictator’s regime.
Amin came to power in 1971 after overthrowing Milton Obote, and was Uganda’s president until 1979.
His eight-year presidency was documented by a dedicated team of photographers under the Ministry of Information.
The selection of pictures on exhibition highlight Amin's rule, depicting joy and merrymaking; love and celebration; the performing arts and sports; smuggling, overcharging and hoarding; public executions and floggings; and the fear and misery that characterised everyday life in Uganda in the 1970s.
According to the exhibition's curators, for decades it was thought that the Amin photographs were destroyed in the civil upheaval of the early 1980s or misplaced during subsequent relocations of the ministry’s archives.
Then in 2015, researchers and archivists at the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation found a filing cabinet with over 70,000 film negatives in envelops meticulously labelled with dates and subject matter, dating back to the 1950s up to the mid-1980s.
“As far as we know, none of the photographic negatives in the UBC archive have been published or displayed in public. The vast majority of the negatives were never printed. Until now, it was an unseen archive,” the curators say.
In January 2018, UBC set out to digitise the collection with funding and technical support from Makerere University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Western Australia.
A team of archivists has to date digitised 25,000 images. It was this project that made the exhibition possible.
The exhibition is curated by Nelson Abiti (ethnographer, Uganda Museum), Dr Derek R. Peterson (professor of history and African studies, University of Michigan, US), Edgar C. Taylor and associate professor Richard Vokes, of the University of Western Australia.
The exhibition consists of only 200 photographs from the UBC collection. “These photographs were made to glorify Amin, elevate the accomplishments of his presidency, and make visible the iniquities of the enemies — both real and imagined — that his government pursued.
“These photographs testify to the passions and enthusiasms that his government cultivated. The archive also includes many pictures of everyday public and cultural life in 1970s Uganda.
“It provides a unique insight into how the Amin years were experienced by ordinary Ugandans, how people worked, played, and loved during this time,” the curators say.
The photographs are unaltered and unedited. Where possible, the curators have titled the photographs using the same titles assigned by the people who filed and stored them.
But for many Ugandans, the 1970s was a violent, dangerous, and perilous time. According to the curators, there is very little in the UBC archive that directly shows the history of violence of the times.
As many as 300,000 people died in the regime's hands, but this violence — the torture and murder of dissidents, criminals, and others who fell foul of the state — largely took place out of public view. There are no traces of it in the UBC archive.
The politics of cultural life and govt as curator
The curators of The Unseen Archive of Idi Amin say they too don’t know why the photos were taken and never printed.
“Why take photos and not print them? These were not propaganda photos because no one ever saw them. These were pictures that were never seen before because they were not printed,” said Dr Peterson.
Idi Amin placed sports – football, boxing and wrestling – at the centre of public life. But out of the public eye, behind prison walls and in police cells, there was terrible violence.
“These photographs bring this field of cultural and political activity into view. They highlight how political interest overlapped with athletic and artistic performance. They also highlight the dedication of Uganda’s artists and athletes, and the enthusiasm that their performances generated.”
In 1973, inflation rose dramatically, bringing with it a thriving magendo culture (smuggling and the black market).
Amin responded by establishing the State Trading Corporation with a legal monopoly over the import and export of commodities and fixing of prices for all goods.
With it came the Economic Crimes Tribunal, presided over by military judges with powers to investigate and prosecute those who acted against the economic interests of the state.
Smuggling, overcharging, and hoarding were punishable by death by firing squad. Public flogging was common.
There are several dozen photographs in the UBC archive on this, but with no accompanying names.
The curators note that it is impossible to know how many people were arrested for infractions against Amin’s decrees.
But still photography and moving film captured the public process of indictment – the production of evidence, the interrogation of the accused and the punishment of the guilty. This happened in public.
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TV Guide has the scoop on what to expect for the first episode of season 8.
I’m going through Winchester withdrawal! What can you tease about my favorite demon-hunting siblings when Supernatural returns?— Tamara
ADAM: Dean will return from Purgatory (looking more tan than usual) to reunite with Sam (looking shaggier than usual), and both will be dealing with their own relationship issues. Despite their time apart, they’ll be forced to jump right back into action, as Season 8 kicks off with the deaths of six demons and two humans. Yes, one of the human casualties we know, and his or her death sets off this year’s season-long quest.
Citizen Sam: The taller Winchester sibling has gotten so domestic, he even owns a dog. “The jumping-off point for coming back to the show … was ‘you are truly alone,'” showrunner Jeremy Carver says. “We went into the idea of ‘What does that mean? And what kind of impact does that have on somebody?’ … Sam is keeping thoughts of this woman and this relationship to himself because it greatly informs where he is now at the beginning of the season. It represents essentially another way, another life.” And don’t worry, Supernatural fans: The dog really is a dog and not a demon or trapped soul in disguise.
Dangerous Dean: Director Bob Singer confirms that Dean is “more brutal” after his time in Purgatory. And while he’s thrilled to be back on Earth, enjoying the bounty of burger, fries, beer and pie, part of him is having a hard time adjusting to the mindset of a more regular life. “Dean as he came out of Purgatory [had] something of… a surprising reaction,” Carver says. “[There’s] this idea that it was ‘pure’ down there. I think one of the last things you might expect going to a place that is so horrible is that someone might have actually considered it somewhat of a happy experience. You have to ask yourself: Why do you think it’s happy? What is this thing inside of himself that he connected to, this primal side of himself? How will he deal with that topside?”
The problem with Benny: Last season, Dean got flak for killing Sam’s childhood friend. Sure, she was a brain-eating demon, but she was reformed and only backslid to feed her child. How can Dean reconcile his hardline attitude with letting Benny live, even if he did help him? “The idea of Benny hangs over our brothers pretty heavily, certainly as the year goes along,” Carver says. “He’s a really interesting wrinkle into our brothers’ relationship this year, how they deal with something like this.”
Where’s Castiel? Dean was stuck in Purgatory with the angel, but now that he’s back, where’s Castiel (Misha Collins)? “We’ll be telling that story of Purgatory [through flashbacks] pretty steadily through the first seven or eight episodes,” Carver says. “You’ll start to get a really good understanding what happened in Purgatory to Cas.”
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A 25kg bag of EWI Dash Receiver should be mixed with approximately 5.5 litres of clean potable water – no other materials should be added. You should then mix the Dash Receiver with either a mechanical mixer or manually with a paddle mixer for around 5 minutes until you have achieved the correct consistency. Allow an additional 5 minutes of set time for the binders and additives to be dispersed. Do not over mix or over trowel, as this will reduce the adhesion properties of the material and therefore will reduce its effectiveness.
The product should be applied to an even, clean substrate using a spray machine or a trowel at a thickness of 8-10mm. The EWI Dash Receiver is great for creating a pebbledash effect.
The 25kg bag when mixed correctly should cover approximately 2m2 of wall area. Depending upon the environment and the humidity, the Dash Receiver should take up to 28 days or more to reach optimal strength and should have a minimum 10-year life expectancy when applied correctly.
It is recommended that the dash receiver is not applied in rain or humid conditions, or if there is a chance of rain or frost during the application and drying time. Do not carry out the rendering process if in cold weather the materials or the substrate are frozen or if the temperature is 5 degrees or below.
Application Conditions for Dash Receiver
- If the original substrate does not have a suitable mechanical key to render onto, an artificial key must first be created.
- Not suitable for painted surfaces or non polymer-modified base coats.
- Should not be applied in rain or humid conditions, or if wet weather is expected before the render has set.
- Should not be applied in cold weather if any of the materials – or the substrate- are frozen, or if there is any risk of frost damage within the first 24 hours.
- Setting time is dependent on environment and humidity. Will reach optimal strength after 28 days.
- For professional use only.
1 x 25kg bag – 2m2.
- Factory-batched polymer modified dry-mix, through-coloured render.
- Comes in 25kg bags.
- Requires only the addition of clean potable water.
- See bag for full guidelines for use and health and safety advice.
- Expected minimum life expectancy of 10 years, when applied correctly.
Do not dispose of Dash Receiver along with household rubbish. Ensure that Dash Receiver packaging is clean and empty before disposal. Leftover product should be not be allowed to reach sewage or watercourse systems.
Safety Measures for EWI-235 Dash Receiver
- Wear protective clothing during use.
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- Avoid contact with skin for extended periods of time.
- Always ensure that water and/or washing facilities are available on site.
Comes in powder form in a 25kg paper bag.
Storage Conditions for EWI-235 Dash Receiver
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Be sure to
use fresh food and keep feeders clean. Moldy or infested food is neither
appealing nor healthy.
Place feeders at least 4-5 feet above ground height to discourage predators. Either right next to a window or very far away from it will minimize the chances of a bird flying into a window.
putting up a feeder, it may be months before
you have a visitor; it sometimes takes that long for birds to find
feel secure about using a feeder. There may also be long times in the
summer when the feeder is not used because birds have other sources
Hummingbird nectar need not be red. A red feeder or a red ribbon tied
around the feeder will do. A dilute solution (5:1 water to sugar) is sufficient.
A weaker solution is fine but a stronger solution may cause sugar crystals
to form on a bird's bill, creating the potential for bacterial infection.
regularly. Although birds can usually find other sources of food, they
are more likely to visit your feeder regularly if the feeder is usually
full. See Hummingbirds.net
Bird predators such as Sharp-shinned Hawks may visit the feeder and prey upon the other birds. Research has shown that the survival rate of birds who have an accessory source of food from a bird feeder is greater than those who do not have such access even though the predation rate is higher. In other words, starvation is a greater risk than predation.
Finally, there is no magic menu; different seeds and different mixtures of seeds attract different birds. Below are links with lots more information.
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Admission of International Students
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to The Graduate School no later than June 15 for admission the following fall semester, and October 15 for admission the following spring semester.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit evidence of satisfactory performance on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS - Academic Test). Satisfactory TOEFL scores are 550 for the written exam, 213 for the computer-based exam, and 80 for the Internet-based exam. Satisfactory IELTS - Academic Test scores are at the 6.5 overall band. Information about the TOEFL exam is available at www.ets.org and the IELTS - Academic Test at www.ielts.org . Students may be required to submit official documentation upon successful completion of our intensive English program, ELS program. For graduate students who receive provisional admission while completing the program, West Chester University reserves the final right and discretion to determine full matriculation as a degree-seeking student regardless of successful completion of the English language program
The following official education documents must be filed with The Graduate School:
- A completed application.
- One official transcript evaluation by either the World Educational Services, Education Credential Evaluators, Inc., or any NACES-participating organization.
- TOEFL or IELTS - Academic Test scores must be sent from the testing agency directly to The Graduate School or ESL completion information from the providing agency must be sent directly to The Graduate School. After the application is complete, the academic department and the graduate dean will review it. The applicant will be notified of the admission decision via e-mail.
- A medical history form and an immunization record must be completed by a physician and returned to the Student Health Center, www.wcupa.edu/healthServices.
- If a student is admitted to a degree program, the University will supply the application for the issuance of the form I-20 for the student visa.
Applicants who require a student visa must indicate this on the application form. Those already in the United States must provide a copy of their current visa. NOTE: The Form I-20 cannot be issued for certificate programs. Certificate programs do not lead toward a degree.
For more visa processing information please visit this site: The Visa Process
Proof of Financial Support
International students must provide proof of financial support in the amount of US$29,575 for the first year of study at West Chester University and demonstrate that adequate funding will be available from the same or equally dependable sources for subsequent years. This financial documentation must be received, reviewed, and evaluated as a condition of issuing the Form I-20.
Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds, or funds from the student’s family.
Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. Form I-134, “Affidavit of Support,” can be used to document support being provided by a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident. If the student will depend on funds from a source outside of the U.S., West Chester University will determine if restrictions exist on the transfer of dollars from the country holding the funds, if the situation warrants such an inquiry. If it is determined that there are restrictions on the transfer of dollars, we may require an advance deposit of tuition and perhaps living expenses as well before issuing the Form I-20.
For all students who have previously studied in the U.S., verification that all financial obligations were met at prior academic institutions is required in addition to the required proof of financial support.
Insurance Requirements for International Students
International students at West Chester University are required to carry adequate health insurance in the United States that is effective for all periods of time the student has been authorized to be in the United States by an immigration document issued by the University. Health insurance policies must be purchased through a company that sells insurance in the United States.
West Chester University complies with the coverage standards set forth by the Department of State which must be met by all insurance policies. Information about the minimum standards is available at the Global Engagement Office (GEO), 610-436-3515.
To assure compliance with the insurance requirement, all international students must come to the GEO by August 31st of each academic year (January 31st for students entering spring semester). At the GEO, students may obtain information as to the amount of insurance required and the means of obtaining coverage to meet the insurance requirement. | <urn:uuid:89033aeb-198f-478d-bc70-67a3aad7b22f> | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | https://catalog.wcupa.edu/general-information/admissions-enrollment/graduate-admissions/international-admissions/ | 2022-09-29T18:54:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335362.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929163117-20220929193117-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.929705 | 994 |
Leaving the beautiful city of Brisbane can’t be easy. That’s why Chess Moving’s Brisbane’s office wants to make it a lot less stressful and a lot less simpler. Whether your family is moving to a different national or international destination, or whether your business is relocating elsewhere, Chess Moving is a name you can trust when it comes to removals in Brisbane.
The professional consultants at Chess Moving are trained to deal with a vast range of moving-related services – from customs information, to special insurance packages, temporary storage of goods, cleaning services, even pet transportation! – for a vast range of situations. So, whether you are a small family, a multinational corporation, a government institution, hospital, library, anyone, Chess Moving will do their utmost to ensure your goods and most priced possessions get to your destination safe, in one piece and on time.
Talk to Chess Moving Brisbane’s team and visit www.chessmoving.com.au to find out all there is to know about interstate and international removals and relocations.
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If you don't return $self, you're taking the decision for the user. Which isn't very friendly.
That's actually a better argument than it might seem like, but, as I wrote in my root node update, if you don't write separate mutators, but rather a single central property setter method, you completely obviate the need for chaining to begin with:
$window->set( title => 'foo', border => 20 );
And I was almost going to point out that you were picking up the wrong widget in your rewrite of the chaining because the en passant assignment in
my $button = $window->child->border(20);
Really, don't mix these things. It seriously makes reading the code an excercise in frustration.
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Portable → UnHackMe 8.40 Build 540 Portable
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UnHackMe is specially designed to detect and remove Rootkits but also removes other forms of malware from Worms to Trojans and so on. A rootkit is a program that a hacker uses to mask intrusion and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network. The intruder installs a rootkit on a computer using a user action, by exploiting a known vulnerability or cracking a password. | <urn:uuid:5ba0598c-d05c-4147-8e46-8a1b2a1efe78> | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | http://downarchive.org/tags/540/ | 2019-03-21T00:05:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202474.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20190320230554-20190321012554-00010.warc.gz | en | 0.870078 | 107 |
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Michigan uses a specific formula to determine the appropriate level of child support. There are a number of factors that are considered in calculating child support, including the income level of each parent, the number of children and how many overnights each parent spends with the children. It is important that the information that is utilized under the formula is correct in order to ensure a fair and accurate child support amount.
Whether you are the parent seeking child support or you are the parent who will likely be required to pay, having an experienced Clinton Township family law attorney can help to ensure that you receive a fair result. At the law firm of Iafrate & Salassa, P.C., we represent clients on all sides of Michigan child support matters.
One of the most important components of securing a fair child support amount is having an accurate accounting of each parent’s income. We do everything in our power to ensure that all income has been disclosed. If there is reason to believe that one of the spouses has attempted to hide a portion of his or her income, we will conduct a thorough investigation in an effort to locate it.
We also help clients with the modification and enforcement of orders. If there has been a significant change in circumstances for either parent, it may be possible to have the order modified to better reflect their current financial situation. Additionally, if a party who has been ordered to pay child support fails to do so, we can petition the court to demand compliance with the order.
Contact our law office today to schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your child support questions. You can reach us by phone at 586-263-1600 or via email to get started.
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A Spanish website named Muywindows today released a couple of screenshots purported to be the first preview of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7. Muywindows got the screenshots from a Russian individual who wishes to remain anonymous. The screenshots were taken from a demo copy of a Pre SP1 Build of Windows 7 which will be made available to a selected group of testers.
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Today is Buzz Aldrin Day in LA and to celebrate, the famed Apollo Astronaut will be at the Griffith Observatory to give a talk on the space program and sign copies of his many books.
The event starts at 6pm this evening and is free to the public. For more information, check out the Observatory's Web Site.
Tom LaBonge will of course be introducing Buzz Aldrin. We feel like we should make a joke here about "spam in a can" meeting "canned ham", but a lot of you are probably too young to get it. | <urn:uuid:6179972c-6443-4c86-a502-4fa81f5c2645> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | http://griffithparkwayist.blogspot.com/2009/08/astronaut-buzz-aldrin-at-griffith.html | 2018-01-16T09:30:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886397.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116090056-20180116110056-00303.warc.gz | en | 0.945991 | 117 |
10 Steps to Growing a Scalable Business
a free business development course
You will receive a series of 10 well thought out lessons on the process of scaling your business. As a bonus, you will get interactive worksheets to guide you in building your own business.
Need more information? Please carry on.
Want to build a business that runs without you?
Whether you are starting up, or you already own a company, you have most certainly thought about how to develop your business. Did you think about what kind of company do you want to build?
Do you want to do the work you love, be your own boss and enjoy taking challenging projects? Or do you want to build a business that can run without you, and that keeps making money even while you sleep or go on vacation? These are two very different types of companies, and the choices you make early may help or prevent you from building the business you want.
Ever thought about the second option: building a scalable business? Not easy, is it?
To do this, you need a different mindset and a different set of skills. The good news is that changing your mindset does not have to take long. Not nearly as long as it took you to become the expert that you are today. It does require that you acquire some basic skills, master some concepts, and learn to think strategically about your business.
Maybe you are happy being the heart and soul of your business. By all means, do not scale! However, this course can help you decide if you should be scaling your business or not. Let’s face it. We all have questions in our minds when we see a competitor grow exponentially while you toil away and just get by. By the end of this course you will know if you are a scaler or a craftsman.
A Step-by-step Guide in Building the Business You’ve Always Dreamt of
Every week, you will receive a new lesson that will take you through a next step in developing your business. Here are some of the topics we’ll cover.
1. Get a fresh look on your business. A scalable business starts with a light bulb moment. A clever idea to do something new, or do it better, faster, cheaper. But not all ideas are created equal. Some ideas are scalable, some are simply not.
And know this: it takes as much effort to create a small company as it does to create a large one.
You will learn what makes an idea scalable. Maybe your idea just needs a bit of tweaking. Or maybe you’re out of inspiration. All the ideas seem to be taken. You would not be the first one. That’s why we’ll start off our course by helping you think out of the box and provide 20+ fresh ideas on how to build a scalable business.
2. Are you betting on the right horse? Maybe you already have an idea. Maybe even several. Do you just jump in? But how do you make sure you invest your time and money in the right idea, when so many new business initiatives fail?
There is a lot of basic groundwork and strategic thinking you can do to increase your chances of succeeding. The course will teach you how to carry out research needed to answer this question.
3. Give yourself a space to grow – choose the right market. Market choice impacts everything. Eventually, it can make a different between a successful business and a hobby.
You will learn simple techniques that will help you pick the right market.
4. Design a money making machine. Profit is freedom. Freedom to take your business in the direction you want. Learn to discriminate your ideas and plans based on profitability not wishful thinking, and design scalable business models.
5. Brace yourself for exploration. Designing your business model is important, but not enough. For the most part what appears in business plans are merely educated guesses.
How can you put some more rigor behind these guesses? More importantly, how do you make sure you don’t burn all your money by building an offering no one wants to buy?
The course contains a step-by-step guide on how to gather data and how to decide to use it or ignore it.
6. Modern marketing – a necessary ingredient for scaling. People do not buy from someone they do not trust and respect. Learn how to garner the respect of present and future clients by leveraging your already existing expertise.
7. Make yourself unnecessary. To scale you need to work more on your business and less in your business. Learn how to make that transition.
8. Get funding. If you are going to scale, you are most likely going to have to innovate. The good news is there are lots of possibilities to fund innovation. Here you will learn how to find these opportunities and how to turn an opportunity to a flow of funding.
9. Financial planning and projections that actually make sense. Scaling requires strategic thinking. You cannot think strategically if you do not know how you are doing or where you are going. You will come away wiht nuts and bolts, straightforward ways to plan finances and make projections
10. How to make your small business look like a big corporation with many best of class departments. If you are running or working in a small business you probably wear many different hats. Some probably fit better than others. When you scale these poorly fitting hats will get even tighter. Here you will learn how you can rapidly resource what you need to do to scale.
This course will remain free as long as the membership can be kept limited. Why not reserve a free spot now? There’s no risk.
Overwhelming? It won’t be if you focus on each step of a well though out process.
There is so much to do when it comes to new business development. If you start thinking about it all, it can get overwhelming. The trick is to focus on one thing at the time and get started.
If done right, this can prove to be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
That’s why we have designed this course as a series of 10 steps. Each week (or whichever period you choose), you get to focus on a next part of the process and build your business further.
Who are we and why are we doing this?
We are two guys who are just like you. We started the same journey a couple of years ago, and want to share with you what we have learned, so you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes we made.
We are also kind of geeky, and really enjoy writing and sharing our knowledge.
Vlad is an entrepreneur and lean startups adviser, passionate about web and startups. He is running Grant Snap, a service that helps business get funding for their innovations via business grants. He’s running the Lean Startup Circle in Brussels and and blogs about startups at Be Launched. He used to develop software and work in agile teams.
Jessie is an entrepreneur, a great marketeer, and a software developer with a PhD in computer science. He is running a passive income business in real estate management at smartsyndic.be.
It would be a great honor for us to be a part of your journey.
Not sure, have questions? Just mail us at email@example.com or simply call Vlad at +32 471 40 15 35.
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In the following you can read about how the following companies handle personal information:
- Ipart ApS, VAT number: DK 3230 8473
- Washbox ApS, VAT number: DK 4077 2480
- E-unit A/S, VAT number: DK 4279 7863
The mentioned companies are part of the same group.
We use the data about you to make our service better, to ensure the quality of our products and services, and in our contact with you.
Each of the companies are responsible for your data and ensure that the processing of your personal data happens in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation.
No matter what company you have been in contact with, you can use the following information to contact us regarding our processing of your personal information:
Ipart Group A/S
8450 Hammel, Denmark
Contact person: Chief accountant, Lene Kjær Henriksen
What information is collected and how is it used?
Generally, we only collect, process, and store the personal data that are necessary for us to fulfil requests for offers on products or services, reach an agreement with you, or improve our products and services. In addition, we may collect a certain type of data due to it being required by law, or we may collect data to fulfil or ensure a legal situation.
In general, personal data is processed on the basis of the General Data Protection Regulation (regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016) point (a) of article 6(1) (consent from the data subject), point (b) of article 6(1) (processing of general personal data is necessary to enter into or fulfil an agreement with the data subject), point (c) of article 6(1) (processing of general personal data is necessary in relation to fulfil reporting requirements to public authorities, i.e. tax agencies), point (f) of article 6(1) (processing of general personal data in which the companies have a legitimate interest, i.e. processing of information for internal statistics).
Information in relation to contracting, including the establishment of a project platform
In relation to contracting, we process the data that you give us yourself. This primarily includes general personal data such as contact information. We process this information to register and service you/the company as a client, and to comply with applicable legislation.
Information about website visits
The personal data will only be used or disclosed for marketing purposes, provided that you have consented to this. Your consent is voluntary, and you are entitled to withdraw this at any time by contacting us. Use the contact information provided above if you want more information.
Who has access to the personal data?
Our employees have access to your data and the use of these, provided that it is necessary in order to service you as a client or to comply with applicable legislation.
The personal data is only disclosed to external collaborators that manage the necessary functions, which allows us to deliver our services and products. In these cases, the processing of the personal data will be carried out as instructed by the companies and in compliance with a data processing agreement.
We continuously ensure that we and the data processors take the necessary technical and organisational precautionary measures, so as to your personal information are not accidentally or illicitly destructed, lost, or altered. Furthermore, we ensure that your information is not unlawfully disclosed, abused, or processed in violation of the rules on processing of personal data in force at the time.
Generally, we disclose data to the following data processors: The IT suppliers of the companies; entities of the group; external suppliers and collaborators that are necessary to fulfil an agreement.
We do not disclose personal data to data processors in third countries outside of the European Union or to international organisations.
How long is the data stored?
The personal data is stored as long as you are a client at one of our companies.
After the client relationship has come to an end, the personal data is stored in case it is necessary for the compliance of applicable legislation, including the Money Laundering Act, the Bookkeeping Act, and applicable data protection laws. This entails that the personal data is kept for approximately 5 years after the client relationship has come to an end.
- You have the right to get insight in the personal data, which we process about you, and have them corrected if needed.
- The right to data portability (provision of data in a generally used format).
- You have the right to have the personal data about you, which we have registered, deleted. If you wish to have your information deleted, we will delete all personal data that are not required by law to be kept and stored, or necessary for us to service you as a client at one of our companies.
- If the processing of your personal data is based on a consent from you, you have the right to withdraw the consent, meaning the processing of your data ends afterwards, unless we are required by law to process the personal information.
- You have the right to limit the processing of your personal data if you dispute the merits of the personal data or oppose to the processing.
You can send your request to the e-mail address written in section 2. Your request will be answered as soon as possible, or no later than a month after we have accepted your request. In the case of a complicated request the deadline will be extended with 2 months. If the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, the request may be rejected, or a fee may be charged.
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Create your very own Arduino BeatBox !
Home-made capacitive touch sensors are used to trigger the MP3 drum sounds stored on the Grove Serial MP3 player. I have used a number of tricks to get the most out of this module, and I was quite impressed on how well it did. Over 130 sounds were loaded onto the SDHC card. Most were drum sounds, but I added some farm animal noises to provide an extra element of surprise and entertainment. You can put any sounds you want on the module and play them back quickly. We'll put the Grove Serial MP3 module through it's paces and make it into a neat little BeatBox !!
Key learning objectives
- How to make your own beatbox
- How to make capacitive drum pad sensors without using resistors
- How to speed up Arduino's Analog readings for better performance
- How to generate random numbers on your Arduino
- Arduino UNO or compatible board
- Grove Base Shield
- Grove Serial MP3 Player
- Grove Sliding Potentiometer
- Grove Button or Grove Button (P)
- Grove Universal 4 pin cables
- Battery Holder
- SanDisk 8GB Ultra Micro SDHC Memory card
- Portable Powered Speaker or Headphones
- 4 LEDs - 1 x Green, 1 x Blue, 1 x Red and 1 x Yellow
- A shoe box, paper, aluminum foil, scissors, glue etc. etc.
Making the drum pads
Grove Connections (without base shield)
Arduino Code DiscussionYou can see from the Arduino code above, that it uses the ADCTouch library. This library was chosen over the Capacitive Sensing Library to eliminate the need for a high value resistor which are commonly found in Capacitive Sensing projects).
To increase the speed of the Analog readings, I utilised one of the "Advanced Arduino ADC" techniques described by Guy van den Berg on this Microsmart website.
The readings are increased by modifying the Arduino's ADC clock speed from 125kHz to 250 kHz. I did notice an overall better response time with this modification. However, the Grove Serial MP3 player is limited by it's inability to play more than one song or sound at a time. This means that if you hit another drum pad while the current sound is playing, it will stop playing the current sound, and then play the selected sound. The speed at which it can perform this task was quite impressive. In fact it was much better than I thought it would be. But if you are looking for polyphonic playability, you will be dissapointed.
This Serial MP3 module makes use of a high quality MP3 audio chip known as the "WT5001". Therefore, you should be able to get some additional features and functionality from this document. Plus you may find some extra useful info from the Seeedstudio wiki. I have re-used some code from the Arduino Boombox tutorial... you will find extra Grove Serial MP3 functions on that page.
I will warn you... the Grove Serial MP3 player can play WAV files, however for some reason it would not play many of the sound files in this format. Once the sounds were converted to the MP3 format, I did not look back. So if you decide to take on this project, make sure your sound files are in MP3 format, you'll have a much better outcome.
I decided to introduce a random sound selection for each drum pad to extend the novelty of this instrument, which meant that I had to come up with a fancy way to illuminate the LEDs. I demonstrated some of my other LED sequences on my instagram account. I sometimes use instagram to show my work in progress.
Have a look at the video below to see this project in action, and putting the Grove Serial MP3 player through it's paces.
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Vehicle1992 Toyota Pickup Deluxe 2dr Extended Cab SB
ReviewI have three 'twenty something' children, and despite their best efforts to 'kill' my little truck, it has defied the odds. It has dents that 'no one' knows how they got there. It has had three passenger side mirrors. How they get knocked off is anybody's guess. I have had this truck for 54 months, and if I could turn back the hands of time and make it a 'brand new' 1992 to start over with, I would.
Best FeaturesExtended cab. My dog is convinced it is his truck. He simply lets me ride him around in it-with him riding in the extended cab, of course. For a seventeen year old truck the a/c still works great.
Worst FeaturesMake the opening rear glass more sturdy. It is hard to keep closed and water free now.
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It wasn’t an AR-15 this time. It was a shotgun and a pistol that the 17-year-old murderer used to allegedly kill 10 people and wound 13 others at Santa Fe High School. They were his daddy’s guns.
Both were legally purchased by his father. But in a phone interview with Greece’s Antenna TV this weekend, Antonios Pagourtzis shared troubling details and confided that he, as a father, failed to secure his weapons and kept both “in a closet,” according to an Associated Press translation of the interview. “My son, to me, is not a criminal, he’s a victim,” he said. “The kid didn’t own guns, I owned guns.” | <urn:uuid:237eb309-d40b-4cda-b7f6-3bbd914e40d4> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Protect-our-kids-Editorial-12935632.php?ipid=prel | 2021-08-01T07:49:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154163.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210801061513-20210801091513-00518.warc.gz | en | 0.988915 | 164 |
Subject: I have found a DVD that I think you would enjoy
|Pokemon - Psychic Surprise |
Actors: Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ootani, Megumi Hayashibara, Inuko Inuyama, Shinichirô Miki
Directors: Kunihiko Yuyama, Masamitsu Hidaka
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Television, Mystery & Suspense, Anime & Manga, Animation
A ghost appears and lures Brock into her trap! Butterfree falls in love, but Team Rocket is out to steal the entire swarm! Can Butterfree win his mate, and can Ash bear to part with the first Pokemon he ever caught? Psi Po... more »
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A wonderful video for any anime fan!
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you've seen Pokemon before, and like me, have noticed that the plotline rarely changes from episode to the next, this video is a refreshing change.
The first episode follows the story of the ghost of a young maiden who turned to stone waiting for her love to return from a war. Our heroes come face-to-face with a Gastly who is going about impersonating the ghost in order to keep her legend alive. This is one of the few episodes where Ash, Brock, and Misty actually work with Team Rocket, rather than thwart their thieving plans.
The second episode is very sweet; it's the story of Ash's Butterfree going off to find a mate and leaving his trainer. First, he must win a pink Butterfree's heart by rescuing her from Team Rocket. The epsiode ends with a touching array of scenes of catch catching and raising Butterfree from Caterpie.
The third episode, and my personal favorite, centers around Gym Leader Sabrina. Sabrina constantly holds a doll who seems to speak most of her dialouge for her. A mysterious man warns Ash not to challenge Sabrina, but since when does Ash listen to anyone? Upon losing, Ash and friends are almost trapped when Sabrina shrinks them down to doll size inside her toybox. The same man rescues Ash and tells his that if he were to capture a ghost Pokemon, he might stand a chance against Sabrina. He then quietly adds that he hope Ash can "rescue" her.
This is the last episode on the tape, unfortunatly. When the Pokemon episodes were released on video, they were put in groups of three epsiodes each in chronological order. So some videos, like this one, have a cliffhanger with no ending. If you want to see the end, Primape Problems is the next video after this, and it features the two concluding epsiodes about Sabrina.
If you're into anime, but skepital that Pokemon can provide an enjoyable plot, I highly recommend this video. This shows Pokemon at its best.
A word of warning: If you're thinking of purchasing this video for a child, the plot gets slightly complicated, and there are some spooky scene which may frighten smaller children. I would recommend Poke-friends, or another less intimidating tape."
So Long Butterfree
(3 out of 5 stars)
"My favorite episode in this video is Bye Bye Butterfree. It's sad because butterfree finds a mate and goes. The mate it finds is pink. Most Butterfrees are blue. The best part is when Ash is thinking of his old memories of when he caught Caterpie.I hope you'll watch it."
Good, but NOT FOR EVERYONE!
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I wanted to write a review to warn people: This is a very good tape, with lots of good comic moments (such as Ash, Misty, and Brock reciting the Team Rocket poem). But, this tape has some CREEPY supernatural elements that are unsuitable for younger children or others who are easily scared."
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Pokemon is the best show ever known to man kind because it's funny, cool,and great for kids.Like my brother Matt we both laugh at every show.Matt's favorite episode is when koffing and ekans evolve.I like when Ash gets his third badge I have to go by." | <urn:uuid:0567671e-355a-4796-bd3b-f4383074f577> | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | http://www.swapadvd.com/Pokemon-Psychic-Surprise-Vol-7/dvd/4231/ | 2017-03-27T05:28:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189403.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00521-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.94873 | 889 |
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- Family site with direct access to a sandy Baltic coast beach
- A 20-minute drive from Griefswald and Usedom; 45 minutes from Rügen
- Watersports, bowling alley, kayak and bike rental, sauna, restaurant
Some say the best seaside days are spent stretched out on a sandy beach. Others have a phobia of sitting still for too long, and require plenty of antics to keep them amused. Both varieties should find much to like at Campingplatz Loissin, five minutes’ drive from Loissin town.
If family harmony rests on finding ways to accommodate both opinions, you’ll be chuffed to note that this Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania site has things sorted. There's direct access to a stretch of sandy beach on Griefswalder Bay for peaceful strolls and days lazing under the German sun, and also a watersports centre where active sorts can fill days learning how to kitesurf, sail, kayak and paddleboard.
Once the basics are mastered, paddle back to site to restore energy supplies in the restaurant or whip something up on the barbecue, then reward hard work (or relax even more) with a stop in the sauna. Evenings could be spent becoming king or queen of the lanes at the on-site bowling alley or by retreating to peace and quiet back at the pitch.
When ready to venture beyond the beach and bowling lanes, head along to reception to get details of the nearby cycle routes and to hire a bike for lengthy rural rides, or pile into the car for jaunts to the islands of Rügen and Usedom, both within 45 minutes of the site.
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Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Amenities on park
Car parking by site/unit
Ice pack freezing
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Barbecue grills allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Very large (over 200 sites)
Surf school nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers
Water hook-up points for tourers
If you’ve set your seaside sights on seeing a good chunk of the coast, tear yourselves away from the site’s beach for outings to Lubmin (15 minutes’ drive), where there’s a gorgeous stretch of sand and a harbour for boat trips to the islands of Rügen and Usedom.
Take a break from the beaches on Usedom with visits to the Phanomenta Peenemünde hands-on science centre and learning a little local history at the U-Boat Museum. Back on the mainland, there’s a splendid collection of sea creatures to be seen in the aquarium at the Meeresmuseum (50 minutes’ drive), housed in a handsome former monastery building. Arty sorts, meanwhile, may like to scoot over to Sculpturenpark Katzow (20 minutes).
Those with an eye for elegant buildings will no doubt want to get over to Greifswald (20 minutes) to potter through the Hanseatic city’s pretty streets and check out the cathedral and the ruins of the city’s old convent. The Heimattierpark zoo, just outside the centre, is worth a stop too, as is the larger Tannenkamp Wolgast zoo (25 minutes’ drive).
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We’ve been writing so many “please welcome star writer” posts lately that we’re having to work hard to think of new versions of that headline. But that’s the only painful part of this one, as we’re very excited to announce that pro blogger Ryan Lawler will be joining the team on Monday.
You might know him for his work over the last five years covering the media, telecom, online video, and — as he made his way from New York to San Francisco with GigaOM — startups.
The TechCrunch staff has gotten know him as we’ve competed for stories while at various publications, and as we’ve all gotten free drinks together at various press events. We’re excited to have him working out of our SF headquarters, helping us to continue our overcoverage of startups, Silicon Valley, tech’s intersection with the media world, and whatever else it is that we feel like publishing.
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The query builder lets you extract information from the system into the form of a report, which you are then able to export into CSV format and also print from there. The focus of this article is how to build a report on training.
For more information on the query builder itself, please see: http://help.peoplehr.com/reports-and-queries/queries-how-to-create-a-query
To browse a list of all of our query articles, please see: https://help.peoplehr.com/reports-queries-data
--Building the query --
First you will need to click on the Queries tab and select the plus icon. From here:
1. Click the 'Training' field in the first column
2. In the next three columns, scroll down to the training information.
3. Select all information you wish to include in this query. For the query to be most useful, you'll at least want to select the fields 'Training Type', 'Training Start Date', 'Training Status', 'Training Importance' and 'Training Expiry Date'.
4. Click Next - you are now in the 'Filters and Options' page
5. By default, this will bring up all Training records. You may want to filter on a few things, such as a timeframe for training start dates, training that hasn't been completed yet, a specific training type etc.
To filter between two specific dates, you can use the Greater Than and Less than Options. On how to use these filters effectively, please see: http://help.peoplehr.com/reports-queries-data/queries-filter-by-a-specific-time-frame
Here's an article on the filtering options: https://help.peoplehr.com/reports-queries-data/queries-filters-and-options
6. Once you have chosen your filters, Click 'Next'.
7. Name your query (you can also select a category and/or write a description of this query.
8. Click Next and you will be provided with the information requested during set up.
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Alexander Cockburn's article titled "Bush hawks war surge" [2/15/07 TPP] is too mild a chastisement of the Democratic Congress members. They should have realized by now that Bush will never ever admit his failures and it is up to them to correct the situation by using the only tool they have -- the power of the purse. It is not as if that without funds our troops would have to subsist with only one meal a day or they could not fire more bullets then those rationed for the day or other such extreme measures. "Why -- how can you not support our troops and let them have two eggs for breakfast?" These are some of the mindless examples with which the Right-Wing Media has bombarded the airwaves to discourage attempts to cut the funding. It seems the Democratic leadership has "fallen" for this pressure and are afraid of political repercussion if they do not continue to support. If they want the war to go on and the killings to go on by all means support the financing of the war. If they wish to end this nightmare than the answer is very simple -- IT IS THE BUDGET -- STUPID!
New York, N.Y.
Just how many billions are we going to spend on the Iraq War? The World Health Organization eradicated smallpox for only about $300 million. How much could be done for people if we spent all those billions on human needs instead of war?
Clean water supplies for the world could be provided for less than total US military spending. We could put a huge dent in world poverty with efforts to make the impoverished self-sufficient by providing farm equipment to be used in producing food.The world's family planning needs could be met thus reducing overpopulation and its attendant difficulties.We might even make a beginning to lessening the impact of AIDS and it's related suffering.
According to one anti-war group 29 RNs could get associate degrees for the cost of one bunker-buster guided bomb while a mere minute of war spending would pay 15 RNs annual salary. Multiply this by all the billions spent on the war and we can see what we are doing to ourselves as well as others. Or rather, what the war hawks of our government, under our war president, do to us all.
Think about that as they gear our people up for an assault in Iran.
There's a great deal of discussion and debate going on as to when and how we should pull out our troops out of Iraq. Here's how I see it.
If our troops remain there to avoid the severe bloodshed that will follow in our absence, the United States will have to "stay the course" for decades.
If we leave precipitously, there will be severe bloodshed among Iraq's people for decades.
If we follow the first course &endash;- stay there for decades -- when we do finally leave, there will be severe bloodshed.
There is no good, bloodless solution to this Gordian knot with George W. Bush has tied us up in his endless wars.
Get 'em out now!
It is time to stop clinging to positions that conditions in Iraq and revelations about the lies, spins and cherry-picked intelligence leading up to the invasion of Iraq have made totally inoperable.
For the flying monkeys of the right it is time to admit that statements such as Cheney's "There is no doubt that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction" or Bush's "I had no choice but to invade Iraq because Saddam wouldn't allow the UN inspectors in" were outright lies. It is time to recognize that predictions such as, "our troops will be greeted as liberators" and "The war will cost very little and Iraq will pay for its own reconstruction," along with a myriad other such statements from the Bush administration were totally wrong if not outright lies.
It is time for you to accept the fact that the war and its aftermath have been totally mishandled from not preventing tons of high explosives, later used to blow up our soldiers, to be looted from weapons depots and sending hundreds of thousands of Iraq troops home with their weapons to face having their families starve for lack of income, to allowing billions of dollars to be stolen. Its quite simple! Just stand up, say you were wrong, and let your representatives know what you think rather than continuing to mindlessly repeat the talking points issued by the GOP.
For you people who have opposed the war from the start it is time to accept the fact that we are where we are in Iraq and that there is no magic wand that will make the nightmare go away. So far only Sen. Biden has come up with a potentially workable plan which, if adopted would probably lead to at least a short term spike in bloodshed as different factions circle their wagons in three separate regions. Accept the fact that pulling the troops out of Iraq immediately is not an option because it would almost certainly lead to more chaos in the Middle East. Accept the fact that the Democrats in Congress are playing politics with their toothless anti-troop-surge resolution and don't have the guts to stand up and demand that Bush and Cheney resign or face impeachment. It is time stop to standing back; stop patting yourselves on the back for being right and fill the streets to demand pragmatic leadership in D.C. that is willing to make hard choices rather than in scoring political points.
For President Bush and Vice President Cheney it is time to recognize the fact that, due all to your lies and spins, nothing you propose and no action you take in Iraq will be accepted by the overwhelming majority of the American people, even if it would be a stroke of genius. That being the case it is time, for the good of the country, for both of you to resign and allow someone who might be trusted attempt to get the country out of of the mess you have created in Iraq.
Re: "States Plan a More Perfect Union," by Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell, [2/15/07 TPP] A change to the Electoral College is a step forward, but elimination should be the goal. Do people realize that Wyoming has an electoral vote for 171, 668 people (based on the estimated 2006 census), while Texas has a vote for 691,405 people? That doesn't sound as though all votes are equal.
In your editorial of 1/1-15/07, "The Impeachment Trap," you argue against impeachment. You suggest there are not sufficient votes in the Senate to convict. This is a poor argument. The impeachment investigation would bring out the crimes of the Bush administration. It would be revealed day by day that this is a lawless gang running the country into the ground. Whether there is a conviction in the Senate is important but not the prime reason to impeach. The point is to bring out the crimes, discredit the administration and force the Senate to go on record.
With a spineless Congress afraid to do anything substantial to confront the Bush/Cheney gang, the message is clear to the White House. They can get away with breaking the law, whether it is illegally starting a war, spying on American citizens, or violating common human decency in the treatment of prisoners. This also creates a climate that the next administration will most certainly take advantage of. The new administration in '08 will have little reason not to continue illegal activities using the unending "war on terrorism" as their justification. There are few cases in history where such powers have been relinquished.
In the 2/1/07 issue, in your response to Mr. Berg's letter when he suggests that we need a "really progressive, really populist newspaper," you say that "until public opinion forces Republicans to decide that Bush and Cheney are dragging them down -- and 16 Republican senators are needed to convict -- impeachment isn't going to happen."
First, why wait for Republicans to decide? The investigation would reveal the extent of the lawlessness of the administration. If it is done with style and conviction the public will follow. And, your remark that "impeachment isn't going to happen" because 16 Republican votes are needed in the Senate to convict, approaches the incredible. Impeachment occurs in the House, not the Senate. An impeachment is likened to an indictment, an accusation. The House impeaches, the Senate tries the case with the sitting Senate acting as the jury. No matter how many senators may be opposed to conviction, it in no way stops the House from impeaching. And, as stated, the investigation in the House would bring the crimes before the people, possibly forcing many Senators to vote for conviction. Whatever happens in the Senate, the White House must be put on notice that the people, as represented by the House, will fight them when they break the law.
If the administration is not stopped, they are going to drag our country to ruin. As I write they are plotting their attack on Iran and many knowledgeable observers are convinced they are going to attack. How can they be stopped? Only by Congress. Only by impeachment. The Progressive Populist must support impeachment, NOW.
Grosse Pointe, Mich.
Finally, some one had the courage to print something about population, see "Population Bubble" by Dr. David Bacon [2/15/07 TPP].
Population is the unmentionable 800-pound gorilla in every article about environment, war, resources, immigration, you name any problem we have. Just ask yourself, would the problem be smaller or larger if the population were smaller or greater.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
America lost one of our great intellects and a courageous voice of clarity when Molly Ivins recently passed. Her humor and insight will be missed.
The shining example of her life helped focus a light in two very dark places: George Bush's empty head and Dick Cheney's black heart.
God bless you, Molly.
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Molly Ivins. She was a great one for telling it like it is and not sugar coating all the lies and illegal activities of the White House, like the mainstream press has been doing. And especially she wasn't afraid of "Shrub" and his ilk like so many of our elected officials seem to be.
She was a great patriot and contributor to your paper. I loved her commentaries on Dimbulb.
She will be sadly missed.
Robert G. Reed
Bay City, Mich.
She had a phrase, she had a word,
She was from the land of Ladybird.
She had a Texas smile wide,
Behind every cutting sharp bromide.
We will miss the words she wrote,
About democracy and the vote.
Her wit and journalistic style,
Always made us laugh and smile.
Now, she's gone and left us here,
With the state run by a billionaire.
We will have to find our way,
'Cause our Molly's gone away.
Her voice was firm and true,
Looking out for me and you.
Every time the racketeers saw her come,
They would grab their stuff and run.
When they read a column from our Molly,
The oligarchy would grow melancholy,
For she seldom lent her consent,
To the antics of their President.
Goodbye Molly you were indeed a gift,
Your spirit gave us quite a lift.
In everything we think or do,
Our memories will be of you.
Linn F. Hamilton
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Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University says, "In keeping with the University's educational mission, all undergraduates are required to complete a program of study that emphasizes the values of what historically has been known as a liberal education - namely, learning to read, write and think critically and acquiring a basic understanding of human society in all its dimensions. The courses and experiences included in this program of study provide a solid and broad education that will equip students to compete and adapt to the rapidly changing contemporary world and complement more focused study in the major." [Source]
- Undergraduate Enrollment:6,391
- 4-Year Graduation Rate:67%
- Tuition & Fees:$48,190 annually
General Education Requirements
No credit given for Literature because the "Creativity and Aesthetics" requirement may be satisfied by non-literature courses.
3. Foreign LanguageNO
No credit given for Foreign Language because students may fulfill the requirement with elementary-level study.
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No credit given for U.S. Government or History because a survey course in American government or history is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Historical Contexts" requirement.
No credit given for Economics because a course in economics is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Individuals, Institutions and Cultures" requirement.
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12 Ridiculous Breakfast Sandwiches
As we head into the weekend, let’s consider weekend breakfasts, and more specifically, breakfast sandwiches — a favorite among brunchers and those suffering from crippling weekend hangovers.
For this week’s SWAT (Sharing With A Theme), I asked our Culinary Content Network of food bloggers to share their recipes for ridiculous breakfast sandwiches. I’m talking decadence here; I wanted to see the gooiest of eggs, the cheesiest of cheeses, and the meatiest of meats all stacked up high in mouthwatering layers.
Also in this edition of SWAT, I took direct quotes from the bloggers’ articles to let them describe the awesomeness of their sandwiches for themselves. Some quotes describe their inspiration, while others describe the various components on their creations; for some, like Dixie Chik Cooks, a simple, “I’m about to rock your brunch,” was enough.
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President Donald Trump was in Ohio today, allegedly to talk about his infrastructure resuscitation proposals though, as usual, it played more like a campaign rally.
Toward the end of the speech, Trump talked about Roseanne Barr’s ratings for the revival of her longrunning ABC sitcom, which hasn’t been on the air in more than two decades. The reboot clocked a whopping 18.2 million viewers to the surprise of many, including ABC, which is repeating the opening episode this Sunday.
POTUS made it about himself, saying her boffo numbers might convince “Fake News” networks to cover him more favorably, for ratings reasons. Hours earlier, master media massager Trump had called Roseanne Barr to secure his headline on ABC’s hit reboot.
In fairness, making it about Trump was not such a stretch, Barr being a big Trump supporter in real life, and her ABC comedy series character having morphed into one as well in her return to the air.
“Look at Roseanne! I called her yesterday! Look at her ratings!” Trump told an enthusiastic crowd.
“I got a call from Mark Burnett, he did The Apprentice, he’s a great guy. He said, ‘Donald, I called just to say hello, and to tell you: did you see Roseanne’s ratings?’ I said, ‘Mark, how big were they?’”
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DALLAS, May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Available today, the fanpage.com lets users express their fandom by creating fanpages for their favorite team, celebrity, musical artist, comic series, video game, or whatever they're a fan of. As their Fanpages gain followers, likes, and shares, they climb the leaderboards, and compete to become the biggest fan, earning chances to win authentic memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences.
Users first say what they are a fan of, and are then supplied with curated pictures and videos of their fandom, which they can add to their respective fanpages. Users are also able to take or upload images and videos from youtube, to add to their fanpages. Users can climb the leaderboards by gaining new followers, likes, and shares of their fanpages, competing to become the biggest fan.
"Fandoms are on the rise, and becoming more niche than ever. Fans are looking for ways to express their fandom, using apps like Instagram to create fanpages, but are unable to link them to their profile, or engage other fans with the content. In contrast, on facebook, fans can only follow fanpages that others have created about themselves. We surveyed fans from over 50 countries prior to development with 73% of fans saying they loved the idea, and would use the app. Our goal was to create a free and fun experience where fans could create, connect, and compete," said Billy Rodgers, Co-Founder, and CEO.
For Brands, Teams, Artists, and Influencers, Fanpage provides a way to identify, incent, and reward their biggest fans. With an official profile, influencers can launch contests offering discounts, special offers and prizes to their biggest fans. Fans then create and share fanpages about that specific fandom, vying to become the biggest fan. Upon launching the contest, Influencers can upload their own pass through advertisements, at no cost, which are shown on all fanpages created about their fandom. "The average person has 300 connections through social media. So if a brand or influencer had 1000 fans competing, the brand's message would be hand delivered to 300,000 people in the sweet spot of their target market, and by people they trust. It has the ability to turn Fan Armies into Armies of Social Brand Advocates," said Rodgers.
The fanpage mobile apps are free for download, and available worldwide. The company will be releasing native apps for both iPad and Android tablet devices later this year.
Please visit fanpage.com to learn more about fanpage, download the apps, watch their marketing video, or read their blog.
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Dear Dr. Weeks,
I tried to have a relationship with a true eccentric when we moved in together but it drove me bonkers.
I know it’s hard to live with eccentrics but do you have any coping mechanisms that I might try because I truly do like my eccentric when he isn’t driving me around the bend?
Bonkers in England
Dear Bonkers in England,
I have spoken to many of the female spouses and life partners of eccentric males, and have gleaned many of their coping mechanisms for living with one.
Here they are:
- Don’t take what one might say in jest too seriously, because they like to wind people up, mainly to get a reaction, or to break up their boredom.
- Always count to ten before saying anything you might regret, to a hundred if what he says or does is particularly thoughtless or not taking account of your feelings. Try to keep your equilibrium as best you can.
- Most spouses treat their eccentric male as an errant schoolboy, with the female spouse playing the part of the tender-hearted but disciplinarian headmistress. This has good results for both.
- Some eccentric males are temperamental. When they are, be forgiving, keep talking, and wait for them to beg your forgiveness.
- Reward as necessary when he behaves well, showering the erring eccentric with the affection he unknowingly craves.
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Now that you have the list of my pantry basics (find that post here if you missed it), let’s go through a few things. I’m probably going to do this one in a few parts too so you’re not bored to tears. But hopefully this helps us understand how and why ingredients work together and once we have that, we can start getting creative with recipes. I’m giving you the cliff notes version (the “why you care” and “you’re standing in aisle 5 overwhelmed by options” or “I’ve run out, what can I substitute?”) part but there’s way more science that goes into all of this. I’m assuming. I’m not a scientist.
You can make flour from basically anything. As proven by my pantry which has two shelves just of flours with names I can’t pronounce. The most common, by far, is wheat. (Gluten-free and specialty flours are a whole different beast we’ll save for another time. Like 5 years from now when I’ve figured them out.) And not all wheat flours are created equal. The different additives and processing results in a variety of options from hard (higher protein content/best for crusty breads) to soft (lower protein content/best for cakes and cookies). You can decide where you stand on the bleached/unbleached topic but the softest, most wonderful cakes come from bleached flour. The most common type of bleaching is chlorinating which is exposing flour to chlorine gas during processing (science!–go here and here for informational articles.)
Here are the most practical flour types:
Cake flour: lowest gluten/protein content; chlorinated and has a high starch content; softest, most crumbly texture; meant for cakes.
All-purpose flour: like it sounds; has a mid level of gluten/protein and can be used for pretty much anything; it is usually bleached which makes for a softer product.
Self-rising flour: hard flour (high gluten/protein content) with chemical leavening agents mixed in; gives a consistent rise to baked goods; used for biscuits, scones, etc.
Bread flour: very high gluten/protein content; more elasticity and stronger rising; obviously meant for breads
Enriched flour: nutrients lost during processing are artificially replaced.
Unbleached flour: chemical bleaching didn’t occur during processing; slightly higher gluten/protein content than bleached flour; suitable for all purposes but best for things like cinnamon rolls.
Bottom line: stock your pantry with all-purpose flour. But if you want to take your cooking/baking to the next level, try branching out to harder and softer flours. You’ll see a difference!
Additives that cause reactions in baked goods to create little gas bubbles. Basically what makes things puffy and fluffy. These all work off of the same principle (creating CO2 bubbles) but are not interchangeable.
Keep these in airtight containers and they lose their potency after about 6 months so if you can’t remember how old yours is, it’s probably too old. It’ll still sort of work, but not as well.
Yeast: don’t worry, we’ll have a whole lesson on this. Considering I’m the worst at yeast breads you should probably never listen to anything I say on this topic.
Baking soda: also known as sodium bicarbonate; this is a base that, when combined with an acid, results in the quick release of CO2 (aka…you must have an acid to get it to work); common acids for creating this chemical reaction: dairy (sour cream, buttermilk, yogurt, etc), lemon juice, honey/molasses, cocoa; use when you need a quick rise and have an acid like in pancakes and muffins.
Baking powder: basically baking soda with the acid already incorporated (aka… you don’t need an extra acid); less “potent” than baking soda; in a pinch, you can make your own baking powder with 1 part baking soda and 2 parts cream of tartar; creates a double chemical reaction: once when mixed and another when heated; use when you need a slow, consistent rise like in cookies and cake.
Granulated sugar: aka the regular kind; made from either beets or sugar cane or a combo (if your package doesn’t say “pure cane sugar”, it’s probably beet sugar.) I only use pure cane sugar because I think it’s the best but you do you, boo. You can do your own googling if you desire but here’s a start .
Raw sugar: cane sugar in bigger grains and minimally processed; darker in color; adds a subtle flavor and more texture to baked goods; can be subbed anytime for granulated sugar; I use raw sugar in things where I want an extra sugar taste (duh-that sounded way more brilliant in my head) like snickerdoodle cookies.
Brown sugar: granulated sugar with molasses added; light brown sugar = less molasses; dark brown sugar = more molasses. Again, go pure cane. There’s a reason I write that in all of my recipes.
Powdered sugar: also called confectioner’s sugar; sugar is ground-up to turn it into a powder (also duh. I’m on a roll today); usually combined with a small bit of starch for consistency
Caster sugar: superfine granulated sugar; mixes/dissolves more easily so is great for drinks and meringues
You need them. (Insert science reasons.) There are solid (shortening, butter, lard-they can hold air so should be used in “fluffy” things) and liquid types (clarified butter and oil). You can generally substitute a liquid fat for another liquid and solid for solid but not liquid for solid or vice-versa due to the fat content.
As a general rule, I prefer cookies and pie crusts with shortening and cakes with butter due to flavor and consistency.
Eggs and dairy contribute fat to baked goods but aren’t considered fats for recipe purposes.
Temperature matters too! Most recipes annotate the temperature needed for fats and definitely follow those guidelines! A really good article with more detail can be found here.
Whew! Okay! Bored yet? I’m sorry if you are but hopefully a few lightbulbs went off or recipes are now more confusing than ever and we should scrap the whole project.
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For the nineteenth time, Arts in Ada will take over the picturesque Village of Ada the third weekend of May. Sponsored by the Ada Arts Council, the event is set for May 19, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. along Bronson Street. More than fifty local artists will exhibit and sell their wares next to Ada’s Historic Covered Bridge.
“This long-running community event is an exhibition of work by artists and craftsmen from all over the Midwest and from right here at home,” said Ada Arts Council President Phillip Vogelsang. “Enjoy music, dancing, local food vendors, the many children’s activities, and the charming shops of downtown Ada. Come rain or shine; admission is free.”
A portion of the proceeds will go for a scholarship, which the Arts Council annually awards to a local student enrolling in an arts-related post-high school study program.
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David Katz and Caitlin Amick presented at the ATP Cyber Healthtech Conference, a virtual event on August 6. Their session covered the unique challenges for employers managing remote workers and the opportunities they have to offer the best work environment possible in light of the circumstances.
One opportunity David and Caitlin highlighted was for employers to ensure they are maintaining a safe workplace while balancing the need to remain productive. As David and Caitlin explained, this is especially true for the numerous essential workers who, based on their job function, do not have the option to telework and are required to report to the workplace.
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Road construction around the ramps connecting Interstates 5 and 84 is taking longer than expected. The Portland Oregonian says the reason is what crews found was more serious challenges and deteriorating concrete. The ramps were last paved around 15 years ago, and new concrete hadn’t been installed since the late 1960s Officials say the work is nearly finished on the westbound I-84 to I-5 southbound ramp, saying it should finish by January first. The other ramps should be finished by mid-December. Check the Oregon Department of Transportation website for full details. | <urn:uuid:5ebddf33-f697-4be9-aaee-1e1e02828737> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://kykn.com/2018/11/27/interstate-road-ramp-construction-continues-in-portland/ | 2023-09-28T06:57:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510368.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928063033-20230928093033-00104.warc.gz | en | 0.976985 | 112 |
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Fallschirmjäger test figure #2 in Sumpfmuster 44(Marsh Pattern)
This is my second Fallschirmjäger figure,but this time in Sumpfmuster 44(Marsh/Water pattern) which tends to look more brownish then the Splinter pattern.Also,the camouflage pattern is more rounded and softer in apperance.Like I mentioned before I also wanted to try out the tropical pants to show a veteran of the Italian campaigns who hasn't had time,availibilty or the desire to get some fatigues in field grey just yet.I added more scratches to the painted metal and I hope it looks right.
I plan to mix up my entire platoon in various stages of fallschirmjäger dress from the period of the Italian campaigns up to Market garden.This is for several reasons in that I think it was quite likely they did appear mixed as from personal experience as an ex-soldier I know supply can be late in getting replacement uniforms and couple that with the soldiers desire to keep his best uniform in his duffel bag for inspections and his older stuff for field operations leads me to suspect I'm not far off the mark.....hopefully.
My second reason is versality in that I can use the platoon for campaigns in both Normandy and Italy.
Lastly and probably my biggest reason is I enjoy painting several types and mixing and matching them which in turn will of course have me searching for any excuse I can find to paint them how I want!:-)
My next test Fallschirmjäger I'll do in another marsh pattern,but an earlier version that has a lighter camo pattern then the one above.Once that is finished I think I'll have worked out my camoflage patterns for the platoon and therefore able to do more then one at a time.
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This small central Arkansas community can trace its name to a landmark: a huge, lone red oak tree located between two prairies. The surrounding county lays claim to it as well, making it unique among the state's 75 counties in that it is the only one where the county seat and the county itself have the same name.
As with many Arkansas towns, Lonoke's history is tied to the railroad. According to Arkansas Place Names authority, the late Ernie Deane, Major C.P.C. Rumbough, one of the original civil engineers surveying the area for the railroad, is credited with naming the town. It was spelled "Lone Oak" for many years until the engineers suggested the spelling be changed to "Loneoak." The "e" was dropped at a later date. The railroad who employed Rumbough was the Memphis & Little Rock Railroad, later a part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific system.
With its location in central Arkansas, Lonoke was along the pathway of several historic trails that began or ended in Little Rock. U.S. Generals Steele and Davidson’s Approaches during the Little Rock Campaign and Confederate General James Fleming Fagan’s approach to Helena passed through the town. These, along with other historic Civil War routes and significant movements as the Trail of Tears and the Southwest Trail, are now part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System.
Located 22 miles east Little Rock, Lonoke is near the geographical center of the same-named county. The first depot was built in 1867 the same year the town was surveyed and plotted. The people of Lonoke founded a town where there had not even been a community or settlement, and within three years, made it the county seat of the newly created Lonoke County. The population had increased from zero to almost 500 people, and by 1910, the population had grown to 1,547.
Today, with easy access to U.S. 70, I-440, and I-40, Lonoke is popular community for families looking to raise their children in a small-town atmosphere. Attractions include the historic Lonoke County Courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the restored Lonoke Depot, which houses the Chamber of Commerce, and the Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery, one of the world's largest working fish hatcheries, that also has aquariums, bird watching opportunities, and demonstrations of fish farming methods. | <urn:uuid:5fd74bb0-d242-4545-a40b-c1e534b5deb7> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | https://www.arkansas.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/city-detail.aspx?city=Lonoke | 2018-02-23T14:27:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814787.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20180223134825-20180223154825-00079.warc.gz | en | 0.978086 | 502 |
Director: Mark Lund
Writer: Mark Lund (Screenplay)
Starring: Paul Noonan, Conor Timmis, Wendy Hartman, Patience McStravick, Stephanie Eaton
Plot: When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth orbit an emergency meeting with the President reveals a government conspiracy.
Tagline – An Alien Satellite. A Government Conspiracy.
Runtime: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: First Signal starts when the powers that be in the world must come together after receiving a signal from an alien satellite, President Helen Colton (Hartman) is joined by General John Reager (Noonan), Major Ellen Sampson (McStravick) and stranger Cedric Yonah (Timmis) as they look to come together in search for the answers on how to deal with this.
As the hearing comes to a close, President Colton must meet with other world leaders, General Reager is planning the defence and Ceric Yonah looks to use his knowledge of history to make it clear about what could be happening.
Thoughts on First Signal
Thoughts – First Signal brings us the discussion-based idea behind finding a signal not from our world, showing how the world leaders could come together to bring their own ideas on how to deal with the signal. The clear message going into this one, is that we don’t end up seeing any type of action, this is purely a discussion-based film, which could easily be a turn off for some people. This offers up the ideas of what could happen, but the low to micro budget holds back most of this film from reaching the full potential, it does however have a satisfying conclusion behind the story.
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Together, Bill Evans and Jim Sullivan co-founded the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities in 2012. They each bring to this endeavor outstanding reputations as scholars and leaders in the field of applied economics. Importantly, they share a passion and extraordinary commitment to using their talent and time to improving lives and reducing poverty. The combination of nationally renowned expertise and deep personal and professional commitment to this work shapes the foundation, growth and success of LEO.
Department Chair/ Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Duke University
Research Interests: labor economics, public finance, health economics, and the economics of education
Bill Evans is an applied microeconomist who has worked on topics in labor economics, the economics of education, public finance and health economics. He is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and a faculty affiliate for two on-campus research groups: the Kellogg Institute and Institute for Education Initiatives. Bill’s current LEO projects include evaluations of a juvenile diversion program, a holistic case management program, transitional care for low-income seniors, and refugee resettlement.
Rev. Thomas J. McDonagh, C.S.C., Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Research Interests: poverty, inequality, welfare and tax policy, consumption, saving, and borrowing behavior of poor households
Jim Sullivan is an applied microeconomist whose research examines the consumption, saving, and borrowing behavior of poor households, and how welfare and tax policy affects the well-being of the poor. He has been a visiting scholar at the National Poverty Center and a visiting professor at the University of Chicago, Harris School. His current LEO projects include evaluations of a community college persistence and completion program, a holistic case management program, a homelessness prevention program, and an affordable housing program. | <urn:uuid:d9a15e9b-3f25-4c0e-89da-2415707f5ec1> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | https://leo.nd.edu/people/leadership/ | 2019-02-19T09:44:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247489729.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219081639-20190219103639-00019.warc.gz | en | 0.926058 | 375 |
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Vice President | Panasonic North America
Kristen and I worked together to help build a new sustainable business unit within Panasonic and ultimately culminated in our launch of a Food, Retail and Solutions Group chartered with developing and launching innovative solutions for some of Panasonic’s largest global customers.
Kristen’s primary role was to facilitate and lead the commercialization of the solutions by getting intimately engaged in a highly matrixed organization both domestically and internationally. Kristen’s differentiated skill set includes an unparalleled attention to detail and a relentless determination to accomplish projects on time.
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Audio Image, the high-end hi-fi and vinyl specialist, will be offering hands-on demo of iFi ZEN components from today.
Audio Image, which has just started selling iFi products, will have various iFi ZEN products such as the Zen CAN, Zen DAC, Zen Blue and Zen Phono on its shelves.
Audio Image is well-known for selling high-end products like Magico and Burmester. It also sells Exposure, Audio Physic and its own brand of amplifiers and phono preamps called Aime. It also sells its own AVIA Powertrans voltage regulators. Years ago, it was the Krell dealer. And, oh yes, it has a fantastic collection of LPs.
Now it has added iFi to its roster of products.
Joseph Wong of Audio Image said: “We invite anyone who has a love for music to have a listen to these units.”
The Audio Image showroom at No 7, Jalan 19/29, Section 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is open from 3pm-8pm, Monday to Saturday. For more details and to book an appointment, contact Joseph Wong at 010-2001992. | <urn:uuid:504e66f3-bd8b-439b-98ce-ee1a0beebe58> | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | http://av2day.com/2020/09/100643/ | 2020-11-27T19:19:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141194171.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20201127191451-20201127221451-00236.warc.gz | en | 0.957184 | 253 |
Regular readers of this blog know that I go on at length about the corrosive aspects of conspicuous consumption, and how our stuff takes a far too important place in our lives. While it is true that I sometimes talk about how this is destroying our planet, my main focus has been more about the prison we put ourselves in emotionally and spiritually by being so tied up and obsessed with our stuff. Of course, that is only part of the story, and a New York Times article this morning pointed me to an absolutely amazing video called “The Story of Stuff“, that details the ins and outs of the cycle of consumption, and makes some excellent points about the lack of sustainability in our current culture.
The maker of the video, Annie Leonard, is a former Greenpeace activist, and there are a few rather indelicate ways she describes some parts of the system in the video. At times, she makes some rather blanket statements about using resources that leave out some nuance. But overall, I heartily agree with her main points that this system can not continue indefinitely as is, and that we fundamentally need to change our relationship to consumption so that the true costs are put in evidence. Continued life on our planet depends on it. The video is only 20 minutes long, and WELL worth watching. Check it out here. | <urn:uuid:d4b4a084-836a-4899-b1cf-6ecfce2456f4> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://satoristephen.com/tag/waste/ | 2017-12-17T21:25:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948597585.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217210620-20171217232620-00370.warc.gz | en | 0.966856 | 266 |
What we do
We have a wide network which enables us to bring together IT-talents, especially from the russian-speaking area, with german companies who have open vacancies. We continue to expand our network of large and medium-sized companies same as start ups every day and are therefore constantly looking for new IT-talents.
Our canditates are carefully preselected by our researchers and checked for their technically and personal skills as well as their experience and the willingness for new ventures. We add promising candidates to our Intercruit Talent Database so that we can introduce them to interested companies as quickly as possible. Our destination company and teams are carefully analyzed in order to find the right puzzle to complete the team impact. During the recruiting process, we also support you with all formal questions relating to the German immigration law.
We support you in your professional development as an IT-talent and in your search for new challenges in a new organization.
So we are looking forward to meet you and provide you with the job you are looking for.
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While the GHIN API was down intermittently last week, we’re excited to announce that Golf Nations continued to process transactions without disruption.
One of the major upgrades built into 2.0 was a completely restructured database that syncs with GHIN in real-time. If GHIN becomes unavailable, our system allows us to continue with business as usual and then updates GHIN as soon as it comes back online. This upgrade eliminates support calls to your association about transaction issues during a GHIN outage. What could be better than that!
Since 2.0 launched, we’ve been working to make Golf Nations even more solid. We’re watching all rejections we receive from GHIN and we’re making changes to our software to prevent them from happening again.
One example is the new address verification we built into our frontend checkout process. As you know, GHIN requires a golfer’s state and zip code to match. We now verify that a golfer’s zip code and state match on the profile page. If they don’t, the golfer must fix the issue before continuing to their shopping cart.
It’s updates like these that make your job easier. Working together, we can create a system that simplifies your processes and helps increase your membership base. | <urn:uuid:dcdb7c9a-e1c1-4d88-bd6c-f0c42e8c8636> | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | https://www.golfnations.com/blog/ghin-down-golf-nations-continues-without-disruption/ | 2021-01-22T12:33:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703529331.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20210122113332-20210122143332-00674.warc.gz | en | 0.944411 | 273 |
Youth & Peace Conference 2015 Volunteer Registration Form
DATE: Saturday, February 21, 2015 (Conference = 9 am to 4:30 pm; After Party 4:30 -6)
LOCATION Higher Ground at Wakefield, 101 W 44th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
INFO: 520-991-6781; email@example.com
Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering for the Youth and Peace Conference 2015. There will be many opportunities to volunteer and provide invaluable help in making this conference a huge success.
2015 Youth and Peace Conference Volunteer Jobs
FRIDAY, February 20, 2015
Food Bank Pick Up – Friday morning from 10 AM to Noon
Conference Set Up --Friday from 1 to 6 PM.
Bag Assembly (Need 3 people) – Friday, from 4 to 6 PM:
SATURDAY, February 21, 2015 at Conference
- Final Set Up from 7:30 to 9 AM
* Parking & Welcome (2 people working in 2 hour shifts all day 8 AM to 2 PM, as needed)
1) Main Registration Area (open from 8 AM to 4 PM):
2) Registration Area for Workshop Presenters, Exhibitors, & Volunteers (open from 8 AM to 4 PM)
After Party Registration Area At 4 PM
Resource Fair (3-4 people needed): Assist exhibitors in unloading materials and setting up their Resource Fair space. Need to be on duty from 8 to 10 AM.
Workshops: Each workshop will be assigned one volunteer.
*Tech/IT Crew * Check all equipment in workshop rooms to be sure it is working.
Breakfast Shift (from 8 to 10:30 AM)
Lunch Shift (from 11:30 to 1 PM)
- Afternoon Snacks (3:30 to 4:30 PM)
After Party Shift (from 4 to 6:30 PM)
Clean up Crews (6-8 people from 4:30 to 6:30 PM and 4 people for After Party from 6 to 7:30 PM):
Conference Clean Up
After Party Clean Up
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80 tennis players from 12 member organisations of MSOSZ (Special Olympics Hungary) took part in the 4th Special Olympics European Tennis Day, which was held at the wonderful deco-turf court hall of the Golden Ace Tennis Club, and honoured by the attendance of under-secretary of state for sports Dr. Tünde Szabó. The local municipality was represented by Deputy Mayor Zoltán Galgóczy, who has participated several times at the tennis tournaments of the Special Olympics Movement.
In her speech, the under-secretary of state said, ”This event revives the basic principle of the Special Olympics: the mentally impaired are capable – with proper help – to become active and useful members of society and parallelly, to enjoy work, human relationships, leisure activities and sports as well. It is our very important task to supply them with community and successful experiences and to open doors that can help them in catching up socially and in creating equal opportunities. In the development programme of tennis – a high priority sport –, the striving for integration of impaired and unimpaired athletes in both trainings and competition is a primary goal.”
On behalf of the Association, National Sports Director Dr. György Jády welcomed the top personality of Hungarian sports who, in her speech, raised attention to the team qualifying for the Winter World Games and named the successful athletes that achieved world class results not only at the World Games but also at other international tournaments in the strongest divisions as well.
The event served for the second time as an opportunity for the smallest to try tennis – members of MSOSZ ‘Kid Athletes Program’ who could participate at the tennis development activity games organised by the Balázs Brothers Tennis School, together with the special education colleagues who have recently begun studying the sport and who happily welcomed this 2-hour training opportunity to learn the basic tennis swings from the coaches.
The Hungarian Tennis Association was represented by President Dr. Lajos Szucs, Chief Executive Attila Richter and Davis Cup captain Gábor Köves, who gave not only professional but also material support to the participants of the tournament.
In the beginners section (red court), a record number of 45 athletes played for the gold medal in 8 divisions. In the intermediate section special tennis players have also participated, with their current performance earning them the opportunity to participate in the best (green court) section at the next tournament.
The most interesting program of the day was perhaps the very unique event of the International Special Olympics Association, the so-called ‘Unified Doubles Championship’ in which mentally impaired and unimpaired athletes formed doubles teams and played against each other.
At the tournaments in Hungary this championship generally invites celebrities who support the movement to play along with special athletes. This time, TV and radio hosts Balázs Sebestyén, Levente Harsányi and Attila Várkonyi – composer and performing artist, Viktor Rakonczai, saxophonist and pan pipe player St. Martin, kayak world champion Gábor Kucsera, actress Katalin Mérai, former national tennis player Katalin Marosi, sports reporter Dia Somogyi, and Dániel Titz, the winner of reality show Éden Loki, were amongst the star names participating in the doubles. | <urn:uuid:b277d66f-c6d6-4d4d-b557-9ceb4417b5c8> | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | http://www.tenniseurope.org/news_item.aspx?id=110827 | 2017-10-23T22:42:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187826840.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20171023221059-20171024001059-00177.warc.gz | en | 0.959217 | 691 |
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified graduates for Habike Queens World Limited Recruitment for Sales Manager. The Application deadline is 30th April 2019.
Job Title: Sales Manager
- Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
- Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
- Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
- Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.
- Minimum of OND / B.Sc degree in any related field of study
- Excellent written or verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
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Last night I sat in the kitchen and talked about finance, religion, and every other uncouth subject with Julie until 11:00 PM while she prepped meals for my fourth summer of craziness at the MBC. Matt stumbled in from an evening nap and cracked a few jokes; then they both gave their semi-frequent “rah-rah-ree, we’re team Bri!” pep talk before we all went to bed. Today I woke up in my brightly lit bedroom, where pictures hang of people who were just footnotes in my college years, in a house I never thought I’d stay overnight again after 2009. People I’ve admired from afar and friends I’ve enjoyed as a big kid have become dear friends and my part of my family as an adult.
When I moved to Missouri, I wasn’t sure I was cut out for working as a little presby in Southern Baptist world. I had friends take bets I wouldn’t last a year here. I knew I wouldn’t be living at the Kearns longer than six months. I was worried my life was going to become too small. I thought I would expand my photography business and write a book. All of that was wrong.
I remember my last Monday night in Rogers, Arkansas to grab a cup of coffee at the only place I’ve ever been known as a “regular” and catch up with a friend. Elizabeth made my decaf and Logan gave me and my friend the left overs of the day’s pastries while he and Alex mopped the storefront. I remember my friend, after some hesitation, telling me that it didn’t seem to fit my goals to move to Missouri. I knew what he meant, I felt the strain so badly of my career goals and my personal goals pulling me in two. “I just work too much, for too little, and no time to have community or be known.” I finally breathed out, probably a bit defensively. Let me tell you, it’s hard being 23 and knowing the difference between good choices and best choices. I cried leaving the Pleasant Grove Starbucks that night because I wasn’t sure I was doing the ‘right’ thing. I won’t ever get the chance to know what life would have looked like if I had stayed at the little camera shop off Walnut street or found another job in town, but I’ve been afforded the perspective of my life since then in Missouri and with every ounce of praise and gratefulness to God I can say I am known.
I have been known on my ugly days and sad days, on the days I am being silly or kind, on the days I want to be known and the days it’s hard being known. I work with the best kind of team of coworkers who invite me in their lives and have walked with me in my faith. I have little roots sprouting off my livelihood that worry me will hurt will they will have to be pulled up. I have learned that loving the Lord, being disciplined, growing up, and being joyful are all choices I have been grateful to make.
All this to say, I woke up this morning and realized it’s May 22nd. I’m celebrating a three year work anniversary in the best way I know how: prepping for college students to move in on Sunday, taking Melinda to lunch, and chasing around Carson kiddos.
It doesn’t get much more ‘Jeff City’ than that. XOXO -B
May 22, 2012 – Peace out 208 North Michael Street!
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Spartacus wrote:I'm traveling to Europe for a week with my ooma and wanted to know if it would be okay to use the supplied AC adapter with a common voltage converter ...
Spartacus wrote:Secondly, why does ooma supply a 12 VOLT - 1 AMP adapter , when the the AMP requirement is only 200mA ?
Spartacus wrote:I tested the supplied AC adapter and it actually puts out 14 VOLTS..........not 12V .
leejosepho wrote:Sure, and it would likely still work all the way down to 10 or even less. The last I knew, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) only actually sends out around 90 volts when running on its battery even though a computer "requires" 120. Think of water pressure in the shower: A typical municipal water system might normally run at 60 psi, but you can still get a nice shower when that pressure occasionally or situationally drops to 40.
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Jamie Luner (born May 12, 1971) is an American actress.
She was born to a Jewish family in Palo Alto, California, and attended Beverly Hills High School. At the age of four she made her first commercial for a tissue paper advertisement. She first appeared in the TV Series Just the Ten of Us as Cindy Lubbock (1988-1990). Following the cancellation of that show, she attended the Epicurean Cooking School in Los Angeles, then apprenticed as a cook and landed a job as a chef in a French restaurant. She also undertook an exercise regimen lasting several years, which turned her fit and trim.
Jamie returned to acting in 1993 in the television movie Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter?. She is most noted for her roles as a vixen as Peyton on the program Savannah in 1996 and Lexi on Melrose Place (1997-1999). She also appeared as Rachel Burke on the NBC crime drama Profiler (1999-2000), replacing Ally Walker. | <urn:uuid:481327f9-8a4c-4b6a-a6a1-72297328b5bc> | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | http://www.mysticgames.com/famouspeople/JamieLuner.htm | 2015-01-26T16:27:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422115864313.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124161104-00109-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.985272 | 203 |
On Dec. 14, 2010, our Red Star Animal Emergency Services team began assisting in the care of 116 neglected and injured horses seized in Fulton County, Arkansas. The emaciated and, in many cases, injured horses appeared to have been held on a small lot without food and water for what appeared to have been months.
Assisting our partners from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States, our team helped the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office with the immediate care and transport of the injured horses to a temporary shelter, where they received veterinary treatment under the custody of the Sheriff’s Office. State officials have opened an investigation into the matter and the property’s owners. The horses would be quarantined for at least 30 days before being available for adoption.
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Tracy Reis, Program Manager, Emergency Services, filed this report on the last day of our emergency response.
Update: Dec. 21
The horses have come so far, this week after the seizure. They are all settled into their daily routines and are very welcoming every morning and night at feeding time. Every other day, they look forward to going on turn-out, where they can enjoy the sun and fresh air for a few hours. Even with the obvious improvement in their diet and surroundings, and the general “softening” and trust growing every day in the eyes of the horses, I think we all have mixed feelings about this being our last day at the barn. As accustomed as we are to seizures and sheltering, we are not used to leaving before the case has been settled. The sheltering process will be more than 30 days because of the required quarantine period for horses that have been exposed to strangles (a highly contagious respiratory disease), which all of them had been.
Our replacement crew, thankfully, came in early today, and we were able to spend time going through the daily routine, the medical sheets, and even give some tips on those horses that are a little ornery or frightened. One thing that certainly made things easier was the fact that we were turning over the daily care of the horses to the very capable hands of our partners from the ASPCA and Days End Farm Horse Rescue.
In recent times, we’ve done multiple horse seizure and sheltering operations, and each time I’m amazed at the resiliency of these wonderful animals. Some are literally on the verge of death, but they fight back with a profound spirit to live and learn to trust humans again.
As the leader of the Red Star team, I want to thank my team for yet another outstanding deployment and also thank the ASPCA for the opportunity to assist them in this very large operation. Extra kudos go out to the team that came in and unselfishly gave up holiday time with their families to give continued support and care to these horses. Neglect and cruelty don’t take holidays off either.
Debrah Schnackenberg, our Vice President, Emergency Services, filed these reports from the scene.
I don’t know about the rest of my Red Star team, but I slept restlessly, thinking about the big job ahead of us tomorrow. When my alarm went off at 4:45 a.m., I was glad to get up and get going!
The team was split in two -- a team to go to the rescue site and a sheltering team. Both teams need similar expertise: expert horse handlers to manage the injured, weak and traumatized horses. Whether we are loading or unloading these horses, they need expert care. Then a couple of team members are needed to do documentation and manage paperwork -- each horse has a number, has a picture taken, and a form is filled out. A shipping manifest is created for each load of horses. When they get to the shelter, each horse is checked against the manifest, a health form is filled out for them, and this becomes the ongoing record of their health and well-being while they are in the shelter. The Transport Team has loaders and drivers. The Shelter Team has caregivers who assist with veterinarian checks and provide bedding, food, and water as the horses come out of the health checks.
Everyone is ready and eager to go. At 6:45 a.m., we hit the road for a long day.
I start my day at the rescue site. I am just appalled by what I see. One mare has what appears to be a broken shoulder that has never been taken care of at all. She limps bravely onto the truck, and I am amazed at her will to live and to go on. Then we load 5 miniature horses. They would be just adorable if they weren’t battered and ragged. They are so very thin and weak -- one little gray one is so weak she can barely stand, and I know we have to get her to the shelter right now! I was going to wait and make the trip to the shelter with the second trailer load, but holding the lead on this little weak gray horse while the others are loaded changes my mind. I want to see her through this. I’m going with the first trailer and with her!
Meanwhile the Shelter Team has been hard at work getting ready for the incoming horses. Putting down dry warm shavings in stalls, filling water tanks with clean fresh water, unloading hay from a semi-truck and stacking it near the wheelbarrows that will run up and down the aisles later in the day, carrying the first good food that many of these horses, mules and miniature horses have had in such a very long time.
I arrive at the shelter with the first transport and my little gray horse. I watch anxiously while the veterinarian and his assistant look her over. She’s in very bad shape -- swollen belly, ragged coat, runny eyes. She’s going to need special attention over the next few days. But she goes, along with her other 4 little miniature horse friends into a nice large stall, where they stand together and look around with what would appear to be looks of wonder. “What? No more freezing wind? No more standing or lying down in cold mud? What? Food?” I know horses don’t think like humans do -- so I can’t say for certain what their thoughts were -- but I can tell you that they were finally calm and comfortable and that, compared to where they had just come from was a huge difference for them.
At midday, my heart almost broke. The little gray horse was down and could not get back up. I watched her struggle and called the vet over to take a look. I like to think I’m pretty tough, but I could not stand to watch the little one struggle so hard -- so I had to walk away and go back to work and leave her in the good hands of the veterinarian.
Load after load of horses came in through the long day. We checked them off one by one as they came through and cheered each one as a success: The little bay that just wanted to bury his head in your shoulder and stand there quietly. The gray horse that looks like a walking skeleton who, slowly but with great dignity, unloaded and looked around the shelter barn and walked on shaking legs to his new, temporary home. The mare who was so beaten up that she was put in her own large stall so that the other horses wouldn’t bump into her or upset her. And, as the last transports arrived, the big stallion who let everyone know, in a loud clear clarion call, that he had arrived and was back with his herd!
At last, after dark but in record time, all the horses were in. Our final count was 116, and as the Transport Team came into the shelter, both the Transport Team and the Shelter Team became “one team” again. It was peaceful and quiet, with the only sounds coming from the dimly lit stalls -- contented horses munching hay and slurping water. Quiet humans, in American Humane Association Red Star uniforms, ASPCA hoodies, canvas coveralls and an HSUS jacket, wandered up and down the stalls shaking their heads in wonder at the difference that 12 hours of hard, caring work can make in the life of a horse.
As I headed for the American Humane Association Rescue Rig to get some dinner and sleep, I summoned the courage to go check on my little gray mare. There she was with her buddies -- on her feet munching away at her own pile of hay. I breathed a silent sigh of relief and wished her a very, very good night.
It’s 6:15 a.m. at Denver International Airport, and the American Humane Association Emergency Services staff is boarding our flight that will take us to Houston, and then on to Little Rock, Ark. We’ve been asked to come in and lend a hand to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and our partners at the ASPCA in the seizure of 116 neglected and injured horses in northern Arkansas. We’ll be meeting more American Humane Association staff and several of our Red Star volunteers in Little Rock, to make the 4 hour drive north to the location.
I look around at the faces of these determined individuals and I know that these horses are going to be in good hands. At 2:00 p.m., we’re in Little Rock. Tonight our journey will take us to Mountain Home, where we will meet our partners from the ASPCA, receive a briefing on the situation at the site, and get an idea of what our jobs will be. It’s a very long, but pretty drive. We arrive with just enough time to get a quick dinner and then we attend an 8:00 briefing.
It’s a tough one to hear. We’re informed that 116 horses have been held on a very small property with inadequate food and care. Some are badly injured. Many are so starved that they look like walking skeletons. Others are traumatized and probably going to be very difficult to handle. The plan is to move the ones needing critical care in the first morning loads, get them to the shelter many miles away from where they have been suffering, and get them vet care, dry bedding and food. Then follow with the rest of them throughout the day.
We all look at each other. This is a lot of horses to move in one day! But this is a team of people who have done many, many horse rescues. I look around the room, and I can only feel my heart swell with pride and my eyes get a little wet -- what a great group of dedicated and expert people are in this room -- determined to rescue these horses!
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A California chef has admitted to the murder of his wife and, even more gruesomely, to disposing of the body in an appropriate fashion: by slow-cooking her for four days.
That’s what a jury is hearing in the Southern California trial of David Viens, who is accused of killing his 39-year-old wife Dawn on October 18, 2009. Investigators were never able to find her body, and new audiotapes being played for the court shed light on the reason why they may never be able to.
According to NBC Los Angeles, the 49-year-old chef at the former Thyme Contemporary Café in Lomita, Calif., reportedly confessed to two detectives in March 2011, detailing how he allegedly used his kitchen skills to butcher his wife’s body. He then allegedly put the 105-pound woman’s remains in a metal drum, added water, and turned up the heat.
“I took some, some things like weights that we use and I put them on the top of her body, and I just slowly cooked it and I ended up cooking her for four days,” Viens said on the tape.
Dawn allegedly died when her husband, after an argument, tied up her arms and legs and put duct tape over her mouth. He said he had no idea what to do when he found her dead the next morning – so he seems to have taken a page out of his cookbook. “I cooked her four days, I let her cool, I strained it out,” he explained in the confession.
His confession notes that he mixed her remains with cooking grease at restaurant. He said he stuffed other body parts into garbage bags and tossed it out with the trash. The only part remaining, he stated on the tape, was her skull, which was supposedly stashed in his mother’s attic, though investigators were unable to find it after a search.
Viens has pleaded not guilty to killing his wife. But the tapes, recorded in March 2011, reveal Viens’ confession to the murder. He gave the interview to two detectives while being treated at a Los Angeles hospital after an alleged suicide attempt.
In February 2011, Viens jumped off an 80-foot cliff on the Pacific coast after evidence was released that implicated him in his wife’s death. Still ailing from the jump, he has attended the trial in a wheelchair.
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In a recent Wilson Quarterly article, Singer makes the claim that Pentagon planners are already provisioning for battlefields that will be, as they put it, "largely robotic." It's no secret that the U.S. military is developing a variety of unmanned weapons and seemingly futuristic technologies -- everything from automated machine guns and robotic stretcher bearers to tiny but lethal robots the size of insects.
As these weapons gain more and more autonomy, deeper questions arise. Singer poses difficult questions: "Can the new armaments reliably separate friend from foe? What laws and ethical codes apply? What are we saying when we send out unmanned machines to fight for us? What is the “message” that those on the other side receive?" And ultimately, asks Singer, how will we remain masters of weapons that are immeasurably faster and more "intelligent" than we are?
A fundamental problem as Singer sees it is the ease with which killing can now take place. He cites the example of the Predator, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs). This propeller-powered drone is 27 feet in length, can spend up to 24 hours in the air and flies at a height of 26,000 feet. Predators are flown by "reach-back" or "remote-split" operators -- military personnel who are 7,500 miles away and who fly the planes via satellite from a set of converted single-wide trailers located mostly at Nellis and Creech Air Force bases in Nevada.
This type of operation has created a rather novel situation where "pilots" experience the psychological disconnect of being "at war" while dealing with their daily domestic routines. Singer notes the words of one Predator pilot, “You see Americans killed in front of your eyes and then have to go to a PTA meeting.” Says another, “You are going to war for 12 hours, shooting weapons at targets, directing kills on enemy combatants, and then you get in the car, drive home, and within 20 minutes you are sitting at the dinner table talking to your kids about their homework."
These days there are more than 5,300 drones in the U.S. military’s total arsenal and not a single mission happens without them. The Pentagon predicts future conflicts involving tens of thousands.
Better than humans
The appeal of robots is obvious. They don't need to be returned home in body bags after they've shot down. Moreover, robots don't come with typical human frailties and foibles. "They don’t get hungry," says Gordon Johnson of the Pentagon’s Joint Forces Command. "They’re not afraid. They don’t forget their orders. They don’t care if the guy next to them has just been shot. Will they do a better job than humans? Yes." Johnson's comments sound eerily like the script from a Terminator movie.
And as these technologies improve, human capabilities are being increasingly pushed to their limits. Today's F-16 fighter jet can maneuver so fast and hard that its pilots black out. As a DARPA official has noted, "the human is becoming the weakest link in defense systems." Moving forward, autonomous weaponry will be increasingly used in place of humans. Eventually it will be robot versus robot -- especially when the theater of operations starts to function at technologic speed. The Pentagon is aware of this possibility, noting that "As the loop gets shorter and shorter, there won’t be any time in it for humans."
Failure to override
The inevitable question arises: Who will control robots that work autonomously and at suprahuman 'technologic' speed? There are already disturbing examples of 'failure to override' incidences -- when machines function outside of human control and can't be shut down. Today's Navy ships use the Aegis computer system which enters into "casualty" mode when all the humans onboard are dead. In this situation the guns go into a kind of berserker mode and the computer does its best to ensure that the ship doesn't get hit. As Singer notes, "Humans can override the Aegis system in any of its modes, but experience shows that this capability is often beside the point, since people hesitate to use this power. Sometimes the consequences are tragic."
Part of the problem is that humans are starting to give intelligent systems the benefit of doubt. In many cases the human power "in the loop" was actually only veto power -- but even that is a power that military personnel are often unwilling to use against the quicker (and what they viewed as superior) judgment of a computer.
The next step in this trend is to give robots the ability to fire back on their own. As Johnson notes:
Anyone who would shoot at our forces would die. Before he can drop that weapon and run, he’s probably already dead. Well now, these cowards in Baghdad would have to pay with blood and guts every time they shot at one of our folks. The costs of poker went up significantly. The enemy, are they going to give up blood and guts to kill machines? I’m guessing not.Johnson in particular views this as not only logical but quite attractive.
Removing the human factor
Retired Army colonel Thomas Adams believes that the speed, confusion, and information overload of modern-day war will soon move the whole process outside "human space." He predicts that future weapons will be too fast, too small and too numerous; they will create an environment that's simply too complex for humans to direct.
The Joint Forces Command is very aware of this possibility, noting that autonomous robots on the battlefield will be the norm within 20 years. Military and robotics developers predict that robots as fully capable as human soldiers will start to appear on the battlefield sometime between the years 2025 to 2035. This will undoubtedly mark a pivotal point in human history. The next war, claims Singer, could be fought partly by robots that respond to spoken commands in plain English and then figure out on their own how to get the job done.
When war becomes too easy
War is hell -- well, at least it's been that way in the past. Democratic governments and their citizens have had to be extremely careful about entering into costly and emotionally wrenching conflicts. But Singer now worries that unmanned systems represent the ultimate break between the public and its military:
With no draft, no need for congressional approval (the last formal declaration of war was in 1941), no tax or war bonds, and now the knowledge that the Americans at risk are mainly just American machines, the already falling bars to war may well hit the ground. A leader won’t need to do the kind of consensus building that is normally required before a war, and won’t even need to unite the country behind the effort. In turn, the public truly will become the equivalent of sports fans watching war, rather than citizens sharing in its importance.Given this kind of scenario, cheap and costless unmanned wars would significantly lessen political repercussions. Singer argues that this is a frightening prospect and that it would "pervert the whole idea of the democratic process and citizenship as they relate to war." His fear is that, when a citizenry has no sense of the horrors and true cost of war, they will choose to go to war like any other policy decision, "weighed by the same calculus used to determine whether to raise bridge tolls." Public engagement will turn to indifference and titillation over all the war-porn on YouTube.
Singer's prognosis is grim:
When technology turns war into something merely to be watched, and not weighed with great seriousness, the checks and balances that undergird democracy go by the wayside. This could well mean the end of any idea of democratic peace that supposedly sets our foreign-policy decision making apart.We're heading down a very strange and treacherous path. | <urn:uuid:814edc71-46af-4c0a-9d70-8686100fdd91> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | http://www.sentientdevelopments.com/2009/01/towards-largely-robotic-battlefield.html | 2019-10-16T00:54:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986660829.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015231925-20191016015425-00014.warc.gz | en | 0.956369 | 1,612 |
Playing with Fire is bringing the heat to E! The show features entrepreneurial bad boys the Koch Brothers, along with high-powered players in the New York culinary scene, like Julie Elkind, Candice Kumai, and Anna Boiardi. We get to see what really happens behind the scenes of the cut-throat restaurant industry and find out if these five stars can handle the pressure.
The premiere of Playing with Fire was packed wall-to-wall with excitement surrounding the opening of Toy, but we handpicked four of our favorite moments from the episode that encapsulate the mood of the show!
1. Derek Koch Makes His Girlfriend Cry
In the world of the Koch Brothers, making sure the "toys" are perfect for the opening of their restaurant Toy takes precedent over the everlasting love of a soul mate. After accidentally booking his girlfriend Molly and him a flight to Disney World on the same night of Toy's opening, Derek can't stop the teary floodgates from bursting open when Molly confronts him about it. Thankfully he puts out the fire by assuring her he's already re-booked the flight and will never, ever, ever, ever do something like this again. (Never ever). (Until probably the next episode).
2. Restaurant Tycoon Todd English Shoots a Gun at His Party
Todd English threw an amazing party for the anniversary of his restaurant Olives. The celebration was filled with great food, music, dancing, and him standing on a balcony firing a (fake) gun. Everyone was momentarily terrified, except for the Koch Brothers, who thought it was hilarious.
3. Julie Elkind Has a Panic Attack Over Cheesecake
After taking on the challenge of coming up with a new featured desert for the fall menu at BLT, Julie Elkind, to the dismay of her colleagues, decides to stray away from the desert that sold out last year, the pumpkin cheesecake, and try something new -- the maple cheesecake. As you can imagine, it's the most dramatic thing in the episode. At one point she says, "I do not take failure very well. If they don't like the maple cheesecake… then what?" Um… off the top of our heads… maybe make the pumpkin cheesecake?
4. Anna Boiardi Challenges Her Mom to a Sauce Competition
The traditional sport of Saucing didn't quite make it into the Olympics this year, but Anna Boiardi brought it to mainstream attention in the premiere of Playing with Fire. After her mom continually nagged her about the way she was making her sauce for a dinner party, Anna was left with no choice but to invoke the ancient challenge: A sauce-off. | <urn:uuid:7996e855-15b6-4556-ba4c-913392b0a645> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://www.eonline.com/news/398171/koch-brother-brings-girlfriend-to-tears-in-premiere-of-playing-with-fire | 2014-08-20T04:59:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500800168.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021320-00416-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.952262 | 549 |
Doc Thompson, Kari Malinak and Keith Malinak fill in on this episode of “Pat & Stu” to discuss how the anti-Trump people are setting up a permanent place near the White House to protest throughout the Trump presidency. A group of millennials, who oppose Trump, are doing this because they want to protest and ensure that “He doesn’t succeed.”
“Because we don’t want a successful government at all,” Kari says.
“I don’t know if they know this, but Trump’s gonna spend, and this is something I can already tell, Trump’s gonna spend most of his time in New York,” Doc replies. He also believes that the Oval Office is going to go through some extensive renovations over the next couple of years, which President Obama pushed back several times.
“Personally, my favorite part of this story is that they’re dubbing this District 13 in reference to the defiant community in ‘The Hunger Games,’ but if you recall District 13 president was murdered by Katniss at the end of the show, so come on people,” Kari says about the protests. | <urn:uuid:a3f90007-ff49-40cb-ba24-f1a16196e78f> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | http://www.theblaze.com/podcasts/jokes-on-the-protesters-of-district-13-trumps-not-spending-much-time-in-the-white-house/ | 2017-09-22T10:03:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818688932.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170922093346-20170922113346-00044.warc.gz | en | 0.964276 | 256 |
Right out of the starting gate, Chicago's BIBLE OF THE DEVIL parties like it's 1979, tossing out galloping moon-boot riffs like candy off a parade float and singing about ridiculous shit in the most earnest voice since Paul Stanley's. Like some demented bastard child of KISS, RIOT, PENTAGRAM and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, these guys evoke the same deliberately musty blacklight-poster vibe of like-minded labelmates SLOUGH FEG and sardonic twin-lead sickos BOULDER.Want more reference points? The first two MAIDEN records (especially some of those cool low-mixed harmonies), OMEN, CIRITH UNGOL, anything with Jack Starr involved… basically, this is denim-and-leather metal done with the reverence to make it sound killer, and just enough grit to make it sound authentic. Goofy tempo changes abound, as do riffs just dripping with melody and solos that'll peel paint, and it's all done with a wide-eyed exuberance that, thankfully, never descends into self-aware ironic parody. These guys play it like they mean it, rock and roll first and foremost, their classic metal influences tempered by years of constant shithole gigging, and the sweat and spit of the live show comes across here. This isn't someone's studio joke band to get their retro jollies, this is the real deal! Highlights include the urgent, galloping "Legions of the Oriflamme", the epic "Slaves" and "Heinous Corpus", a song dripping with midtempo pathos and the sort of vocal line Matthew Barlow of ICED EARTH used to sink his teeth into so well. Really, though, there's not a bad moment on the album, just plenty of unhyphenated heavy metal pleasure. BIBLE OF THE DEVIL traffic in timeless metal, and unlike so many of their backward-thinking peers, they actually get it right — they're real men, they play on ten. What else do you need to know?
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Anglo-American house and techno producer SecondCity has shot straight to the top of the Official Singles Chart with his debut track, I Wanna Feel.
Selling over 82 thousand copies in the last seven days, the 27-year-old has knocked last week’s chart topper, Stay With Me by Sam Smith, off the summit to claim his first ever UK number one.
‘I never sat down and thought “I’m going to write a single that could do well at radio”,” he told OfficialCharts.com. ‘I just wrote a record that I’d play in the clubs. I never anticipated it, which makes it even better.’
‘I’m amazed to see an underground record end up where it has,’ he added.
This week’s Official Singles Chart Top Five is completed by Sam Smith’s Stay With Me, at number two:
French deep house duo Klingande score their debut UK hit with Jubel and enter the charts at Number three:
Mr Probz and Waves have dropped two places to number four:
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Cactus blocks are falling for some reason. You, a little frog named frog, have to jump and dodge out of their way. Set them up in lines in order to clear them off of your land.
-Pull them with your tongue while they're green and falling.
-Turn them into dust once they're dry, yellow, and set on the ground.
Just be careful using that tongue of yours. Getting squished is easier than you think.
-Raise your acrobatics game by upgrading your jump height and tongue length every time you clear 3 lines.
-Collect all the eyes and uncover the mystery.
-But most of all we hope you have fun!
Pullfrog is a game created by Joven Paul and Mario Carballo. Made in Pico8 over the month of June 2020. We had a ton of fun making it and we learned a lot. If you have any feedback about it, feel free to let us know! We want to balance it just right so all kinds of players can enjoy it.
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Really nice game!
Cool art and music, lovely animation, great platforming controls and a well executed, fun concept.
A persistent high score and an option to swap the (X)/(O) buttons would be awesome :)
I didn't get very far with a couple of tries, but I'll definitely come back to this.
Ok, so i read all the text, and my guess is that for years the illuminati will just start stirring up trouble in the desert. the frogs will randomly choose someone to go out and protect everyone else each time it happens, with a lot of training happening beforehand. there's still some stuff I don't get, like if this keeps happening why does one quote express confusion about the cactus? also whats the deal with the other green boi (member of the same community?) and the illuminati also stopping cactus? however, based upon the illuminatis ability to control time, it could be explained how frogs who originally are confused about the cacti and the ones who talk about the previous generations. also as this goes on, all 3 characters each seem like they shifting more and more towards illuminati, with the second one having that big eye, and the third one being illuminati.
This is pretty slick for a Pico-8 puzzler, nice job!
If you're interested, I made a little mod for it that improves the title logo. A while ago I was working on an image compression system for storing logos and I really liked the logo for this game, so I made a higher-res version of it based on the out-of-game artwork. The decompression function only takes 74 tokens, the data string takes a few percent of compressed file capacity, and no spritesheet space is used. I just changed the line in tab 1 that draws the logo, and added a tab called "logo" with the decompression function and data string.
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In Over My Head
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Up late and I haven't picked up a book yet. I've been reading Sunday Salon posts though. Would that count? Clare's got a good one, on "Virus Hunter".
I've got "Saxons, Vikings, and Celts" on the bedside table and I'm still not finished it. The fact is that I stay up too late and by the time I pick up the book I'm too tired to read, so I have a tendency to read about three pages and then re-read while moving my legs about or shaking my head to ward off sleep. It seldom works.
I picked up a new book last night - Sea Room by Adam Nicolson. (He's the fellow who wrote "God's Secretaries", another book on my TBR shelves that I haven't got to yet.) In Sea Room Nicolson writes of his love for a group of islands in the Hebrides which his father had bought as a young man. I haven't got very far yet, just a couple of chapters and a 'cheat' read toward the end of the book. He writes well and he seems the embodiment of Kipling's ideal man - "walks with kings nor loses the common touch" - I like him. I don't know whether the information came from the beginning of the book or my cheat read, but I see that he has some mixed emotions about ownership of the Shiants (pronounced Shants). He tells us he owns them, but acknowledges that no one can truly own a wonderful piece of nature. He wants others to share the wonder and simultaneously takes umbrage when a conservancy agency attempts to intrude on the area. I sympathize with Nicolson. Here is a remarkably decent man who feels himself steward of a natural treasure but in fact he does own the islands and is rightly offended by the cheekiness of some approaches.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Sunday Salon, Third Post, November 18Saxons, Vikings, and Celts is nicely paced narrative, unpretentious and written for the general reader. The author is likeable and has a quiet humour which is appealing. His book is peppered with entertaining anecdotes and is certainly holding my attention.
We are told that very often oral 'myths' of a region are closer to the truth subsequently revealed by genetic testing than are conclusions based solely on archaeological evidence. Somewhat disconcertingly, Sykes also reminds us of the dangerous myths that have caused so much damage - most notably the "Aryan myth" (must read more on Max Muller who is given credit/blame as the originator of that one).
I'm reading chapter four at the moment, an overview of the Celt versus the Saxon. Robert Knox, who wrote "The Races of Men" (published 1850) didn't think much of the Celts! I suspect they didn't think much of him either. The viciousness of his diatribes against the Celts is really quite laughable. It makes me think - surely that should be the favoured way to handle all racial hatred - laugh at it! Hatred shouldn't blanket an entire population. I think we need to choose the objects of our own particular revulsion very carefully in order to be sure that they are truly worthy.
I'm finding so much interesting material in this book! This is why I seldom read fiction.
Sunday Salon, Second Post, November 18A direct quote from "Saxons, Vikings, and Celts" will give you a taste of the book. It certainly whets my interest:
(Referring to Cheddar Man)
"While his bones were gradually entombed by the drip, drip, drip of limestone water in the silence of his cave, the ancestors of the ancient Celts have arrived in Wales and Ireland, the ground has trembled under the marching feet of Roman legions, the shingle beaches of Kent have yielded to the keels of Saxon warships, and the blood-curdling cries of Viking raiders have echoed from the defenceless monasteries of Northumbria and the Scottish islands. While he endured 12,000 years of solitude, the world outside pulsed with life - and death. His DNA stayed where it was, but outside the cave it had another life in the generations of descendants whose stories we can now begin to unfold. "
This is pretty good writing! I'm enjoying the book.
Sunday Salon, November 18
Today I'm reading Saxons, Vikings, and Celts, the Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland, by Bryan Sykes (published in the U.K. under the title "Blood of the Isles")
This is the first book on the genetic history of the British Isles which utilizes DNA as a main source. The author, Brian Sykes, is a professor of human genetics at Oxford University and is well known for research on the nine thousand year old remains of 'Cheddar Man' and comparisons of Cheddar Man's DNA with that of the modern residents of Somerset. (You'll probably remember the media excitement when it was announced that testing had confirmed a kinship match with a man living in the area today.)
I'm quite interested in this book. The subject matter is fascinating of course and the writing is directed at the layman (me). Sykes tells of his chance introduction to Robert Hedges, an archaeologist at Oxford and their discussion on the possibility of extracting more from ancient bones than simply a carbon dating. Imagine! The first lab in the world to do this kind of testing, Sykes' team has tested Neanderthals, Oetzi (the Iceman of the Alps) and the people of Polynesia.
In 1995 Sykes published a paper disproving the Thor Heyerdahl theory of Polynesian migration by tracing migration routes from an origin in South-east Asia out into the Pacific Ocean. He collected DNA samples from dozens of Pacific islands and extrapolated the progress through the Pacific. Spurred by the success of the Polynesian study, Sykes then sought to investigate the origin of modern Europeans. I'll 'skip to the chase' and tell you that he seems to have concluded that the ancestors of modern Europeans were hunter-gatherers and not the previously-accepted farmers from the Middle East. Tests on skeletons from the Cheddar Cave lent some weight to the theory because Cheddar Man and an older skeleton also studied were hunter-gatherers who lived at least six thousand years before farming arrived on the Isles and their DNA is identical to modern Europeans'.
The first known Homo Sapiens in the British Isles date to twenty-six thousand years ago, then there's a fourteen thousand year gap in the fossil records (due to the Ice Age). As temperatures gradually fell from year to year, the people living in what are now the British Isles retreated to the south - to France, Italy and Spain. When the climate improved, they followed the herds back North. Twelve thousand years ago the British Isles were still connected to Europe by land and the people crossed an area called Doggerland that now lies under the North Sea.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Sunday Salon - Third PostI like this book. I can understand the characters. By page two hundred, twenty-six we've had a series of intriguing vignettes from the author's youth. "These are stories" Munro has told us in her foreward. I guess. If that is true, the stories are very well done.
The View from Castle Rock doesn't disappoint and yet I'm just a little disappointed. The framework is historical, but the flesh around the bones largely ignores history. There are certainly some excellent, timeless character studies though.
Sunday Salon - Second PostI stopped to do a little housework, then came back and set a kitchen timer for thirty minutes' more reading. By page eighty-eight I was too enthralled to pay any attention to the timer, so I kept reading to page one hundred, forty-three. I wonder if 'old James', the driving force behind the family's emigration, was really the chronic malcontent he's portrayed to be. I have to remind myself that this is a story and not true history!
Sunday Salon by Stealth
I was drawn to The View from Castle Rock by Alison Munro because the book, a fictionalized account of Munro's family history, seems to parallel my own family's story. Her people came to Canada in 1818, the same year my own great-great grandfather brought his family to Canada. I have a fair amount of information on my Hobson ancestors and I'm interested to see how Munro's story compares to my own.
The book opens with a visit to the Ettrick Valley of Scotland where the author finds the headstone of her direct ancestor, William Laidlaw, in the churchyard at Ettrick. William is known locally as Will O'Phaup (Phaup being the local version of the name of his farm - "Far Hope"). Will appears to have acquired quite a mythology built around his life and experiences.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Sunday Salon on the Sly
Debra Hamel and Clare Dudman have suggested that readers/bloggers spend a part of each Sunday reading and periodically blogging comments on the books they've chosen. They've named this highbrow enterprise The Sunday Salon. I'm not sure how successful I'll be at this because my family still doesn't know that I'm blogging. I've been at this for a year and a half now, right under their noses, and they still haven't caught on. (...Yes, we're a rather stupid lot.) Debra coaxed me to participate "on the sly" and I'll try to do so. Of course, it's difficult to be sly when there are time constraints to consider, so I think I'll need to come up with some creative solutions to the problem. It's no use trying to read when my husband is around anyway. There's no ignoring Peter. He'll stand beside me, talking, demanding responses. That's just too frustrating. So, this time I won't attempt to do periodic updates. I'll just tell you what I'm reading at the moment.
I've got two books on my bedside table: "Stumbling on Happiness" by Daniel Gilbert and "44 Scotland Street" by Alexander McCall Smith.
Daniel Gilbert is someone you'd like to have over to the house. His book is interesting and cleverly written. He's a university lecturer and you know that his classes will be well attended because he has the witty approach appreciated by young people. His book discusses why it is that we seldom know what we really want or what will truly make us happy. I've already used his advice to advantage. He illustrated how we are apt to make purchasing decisions based on the wrong criteria. Stores will display a variety of products and frequently convince the consumer to choose enhanced features or capabilities which are neither wanted nor desirable. We are routinely influenced to turn our backs on what we actually want in favour of another item which may in fact not suit us as well. A variant of the same kind of thinking can be applied to relationships too. A worthy book.
"44 Scotland Street" is something of a disappointment. The title quite possibly is a reference to the long-running British soap-opera "Coronation Street". It would make sense, because the book is very much like a soap opera. Originally published in "The Scotsman" (newspaper) in serial form, this book - the first of a series - has one hundred, ten abbreviated chapters.
Alexander McCall Smith is a likeable, very accessible writer but he's no Clare Dudman. I find his characters relatively unbelievable and lacking dimension. Really, the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series is where he shines. I think that's because his respect and affection for the African people is so evident in his books. Perhaps my own lack of familiarity with Africa allows me to more readily accept the lack of nuance too... While it may not be 'great' writing, McCall Smith produces a pleasant, highly marketable product and if he isn't rich as Croesus now, he soon will be. There's a lesson to be had here: It needn't be exquisite writing to be commercially successful. In fact, I think really good writing may actually limit commercial success. After all, most of us (the reading public) are ignorant clods who don't want to be bothered with reading anything too demanding.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Forget about all that highbrow stuff - this is the best book ever! It's such juvenile fun! Page ten, "Ear Wiggling Made Easy" tells how to use adhesive bandages to attach a string to the back of the ears. Then, tie another string to the middle of the first one. Let it dangle down through the back of your shirt. Pull on the string behind your back and wow 'em! This is definitely my simple-minded cup of tea.
Page twelve has "the nastiest activity in this book" How to Fake a Sneeze. It involves first wetting your hand under a faucet, then faking the most disgusting sounding sneeze possible while simultaneously shaking the water from your hand onto the back of someone's neck.
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Parents Night Out
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023
Parents take a night off and enjoy a few hours of free time to relax, shop or do something without the kids. Kids will have fun playing games, creating crafts, and enjoying a pizza dinner and dessert. Fee is $25 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. Pair this program with the adult programs below and enjoy an adult night out.
Ages: 4-10, Fri 5:30-8:30P; R/NR $25/$30 Code# 102486-A1 Additional child- R/NR $10/$15 Code# 102486-A2
Chef Pina's Cooking Class- Louisiana Special code #103638-A3 Nov. 3
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Officer Tried To Blackmail His Own Stepdaughter Into Having Sex With Him
From SOUTHCOASTTODAY.COM by Matt Camara
DARTMOUTH — Detective Robert Levinson was arrested in Rhode Island last week in connection with a complicated scenario that called for an adult female family member to have sex with him to satisfy an alleged blackmailer's demands, according to police reports.
Levinson, public information officer for the Dartmouth police, has been on paid sick leave since the incident, Police Chief Timothy M. Lee said Tuesday. Levinson was charged with domestic disorderly conduct in Middletown, R.I.
"When he returns from sick leave, we will be making an administrative decision," Lee said.
Contacted Tuesday by The Standard-Times, Levinson, 43, said: "Everything is not as it would seem and my family is being very supportive of me. ... They know that the way the story is being portrayed is not the full story."
According to the police report, on Aug. 19, Levinson showed the woman a letter and photos that were purportedly of her naked along with photos of him clothed.
The letter said she and Levinson had to send photos of them having sex to an email address or the compromising photos allegedly of her would be sent to her employer.
The woman, who lives in Middletown, R.I., maintained the photos were fake, police said.
Levinson said he did not know who the letter was from but that it could have something to do with his job as a detective, the police report said.
The woman told him to contact police but he said "I am the police" and that he had not reported anything, according to the report.
On Aug. 22, Levinson contacted the woman and said the person who claimed to have sent the letter and photos had called him at the Dartmouth Police Department on the main line and they met at a "remote location."
He described the man as a "shorter male wearing sunglasses, a baseball hat, motorcycle gloves and shorts," according to the report.
Levinson told the woman the call wasn't recorded and that the caller ID came up as "unknown."
Levinson said that when they met, the man gave him a video camera and told him he had 24 hours to make a videotape of him having sex with the female family member, according to the report.
Levinson offered to pay the man off or go to the District Attorney's Office and say he had lied about whatever case may have been involved but the man insisted on receiving the videotape.
Levinson subsequently asked the woman if they could make a video that looked like they were having sex and then edit it so as to trick the supposed blackmailer, but she refused and contacted Middletown police later that day, according to the report.
Levinson surrendered to police there on Aug. 31 and was arraigned the same day in Newport, R.I., District Court. A continuance date was not available Tuesday night.
PT - Did he actually think that plan was going to work?? How is it possible that this idiot is a cop??
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Indian food is known for it’s spicy nature. Furthermore, the food that Indians consume daily, is full of fried items. This may lead to heartburn, severe acid reflux and peptic ulcer disease in the middle aged patients. Most patients search for quick & natural remedies to cure heartburn and acid reflux disease. But, very few have an idea about the correct methods to control this problem.
Warning: Pain arising from peptic ulcer, acid reflux disease and, pain arising due to heart problems have similar presentation. It is advised, if you’re experiencing this pain, you must contact your Physician to rule out the actual cause.
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Quick & Natural Remedies: Say Bye to Heartburn & Acidity
What is Heartburn, Acid Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Heartburn is a condition which characterizes with burning sensation in the upper part of the abdomen.
This part lies at the junction of chest and abdomen.
There is a sphincter (like a valve), called Lower Esophageal Sphincter or LES. The LES prevents the back flowing of the stomach contents into the esophagus.
In patients suffering from hyperacidity, some of the stomach contents, including digestive juices and acid are pushed back up into the esophagus (food pipe). This problem is called as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. Most commonly, the cause of development of this disease is unknown. Yet, it is often associated with certain food and drink.
Constant reflux of stomach contents may lead to the development of many chronic problems due to severe acid reflux. One of the most dreaded complication is, the Esophageal Cancer. As a result of constant hyperacidity in response to certain food and drink may lead to the development of Peptic Ulcer Disease in the stomach wall.
Heartburn Relief Remedies: How to get rid of acid reflux?
Though the prevalence of this health problem is very high, but the long term complications are not widely known. Hence, it’s very essential to control the severe acid reflux disease, to suppress the complications arising from it. Here are the steady, non-failing quick methods to cure severe acid reflux disease naturally –
1. Change Your Lifestyle
Eating fried food, carbonated drinks, spicy foods, and sedentary lifestyle are some of the major attractions to this problem. Most of these food and drink are acidic in nature. Moreover, these food stimulate the acid secreting cells in the stomach wall to produce more acid. Consequently, hyperacidity ensues, and acid reflux disease sets in.
Sedentary lifestyle is a major culprit for most of the health problems. Furthermore, lack of Anti-oxidant diet leads to enhanced inflammatory response throughout the body. As a result, dangerous chemical mediator takes over the digestive system. To treat acid reflux disease, you must make sure to indulge in some physical activity, totally avoid overeating and eating late at nights.
2. Use More Alkaline Foods in Diet
Alkaline food neutralizes the hyperacidity of the stomach. Furthermore, these alkaline food are rich source of many digestive enzymes. Consequently, the food you consume is easily digested by the healthy enzymes present in the alkaline foods. This maintains pH (acidity) of the body, which is actually required for a better functioning.
Here is the list of commonly available alkaline food, which you must include in your daily diet-
- Green leafy vegetables like Spinach, Sarson, Kale, Methi, Parwal, Zucchini
- Dry Fruits and nuts like Almonds, Dates, Walnuts, Kishmish
- Fresh herbs Coriander, Parsley, Basil, Garlic
- Natural Cleansers like Honey
- Most raw fruits like Apple, Banana, Avocado, Apricot, Plum, Pear, Peach, Pineapple, Watermelon, etc
- Fresh Sprouts, Lentils
- Water vegetables like Spirulina
These are the perfect natural foods to cure heartburn and acid reflux problems.
3. Start Your Day with Honey Garlic Dip
This is a secret of eliminating many health problems in your life. Both these ingredients, honey and garlic are considered as Super foods. Both are Alkaline in nature, and enhance body immunity. A single garlic clove crushed and dipped into a tablespoonful of honey, will have magical effects on neutralizing the acidity of the stomach.
4. Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera juice helps to reduce inflammation in the body. Hence, it is a healthy alternative to cure severe acid reflux disease and heartburn naturally. This juice is a mild laxative in nature, therefore, avoid having it in cases of stomach infections.
5. Sleeping on Your Left Side
This may sound strange to you, but health experts believe that sleeping to your left can lead to fewer acid reflux problems. This is attributed to the shape of the stomach, as stated in the research done at JAMA Internal Medicine.
6. Lose Weight to Lessen Pressure on LES
Your Lower Esophageal Sphincter or LES, becomes less compliant with rising abdominal fat. Include some physical workouts to maintain a steady weight. Consequently, this will ease pressure on LES, and will decrease episodes of Acid Reflux and Heartburn.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar
Strange but true! A well known home remedy to reduce heartburn problems. Many patients suffer from heartburn because of LACK of acid in the stomach. This is really amusing. Because, till now, we have been learning about HYPERACIDITY, and suddenly, the problem is slowly shifting towards the Lack of Acid in Stomach!
Most patients are prescribed PPIs (Omeprazole, Lansoperazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole) for suppressing acid production in the stomach. But many patients become HYPOCHORHYDRIC / ACHLORHYDRIC (little or no acid in stomach). This creates digestive problems, as the food is best digested at about 1 to 2 pH in the stomach (which is really very acidic medium). Consequently, lack of acid in stomach triggers same heartburn episodes to the patient. Therefore, instead of popping a PPI pill, one should consume Apple Cider Vinegar (which is a mild acidic agent).
Mix 2 Tablespoonful of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in a cup of warm water, and consume before meal. This may take few weeks to months to completely cure the ACHLORHYDRIC nature of the stomach. Stop consuming it, if you’re not feeling better or develop more severe acid reflux and heartburn.
The natural remedies may cure the problem temporarily, but visiting a Physician to correctly diagnose the situation is a must for all. There are some instances, where these remedies won’t work at all. These may include, Parasites in stomach, Hiatal Hernia, H.Pylori infection, and too much of alcohol and smoking. Although the heartburn and acid reflux problems are often overlooked by many Physicians, nevertheless, they can lead to serious complications. Therefore, it is prudent to start with the above described steps to quickly cure heartburn and severe acid reflux problems naturally.
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A Kyrgyz man who has lived in Moscow for the last eight years is being honored by the president of his home country after he helped a police officer save a woman from being crushed on the tracks of Moscow's subway.
For the woman, the police officer, and Marat Isaev, a 28-year-old courier from the southern Kyrgyz city of Osh, the difference between life and death was a fraction of a second.
Moscow resident Yulia Val, a computer programmer and a single mother, fell onto the subway rails from a platform at the Krasnoselskaya station on February 11.
As a crowd of passengers screamed for help, Isaev and a police officer, Artyom Korolyuk, rushed to the edge of the platform and quickly assessed the danger.
Isaev lowered Korolyuk onto the tracks and then jumped down himself.
But the two of them were unable to lift the motionless Val back up to the platform.
With a train speeding into the station, Isaev and Korolyuk positioned Val in a safe position between the tracks and then both lay down between the rails themselves, putting their heads to the ground just as the incoming train screeched to a halt above them.
Korolyuk said, "We survived only because we made the decision very quickly, in seconds."
Isaev added: "I don't consider myself to be a hero. It was a miracle. Maybe my deed was heroic. But to me, it was just shock. When I think about it, I still don't believe I made it."
After the video of the incident went viral on social media, Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev said on February 15 that he would award Isaev with a personally engraved watch for his bravery and an undisclosed financial reward.
Atambaev said Isaev was faced with an extreme situation and showed "the best features that characterize a responsible citizen and a real man."
Isaev said he initially tried to hide his act of bravery from his relatives back in Kyrgyzstan because he feared the video footage of his close call with death would be too much of a shock for his ailing mother -- a retired school teacher.
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Waterstudio.NL and DDI present the Dutch possibilities for building on water to minister Peijs.
Waterstudio.NL and Dutch Docklands International in Dubai
Rolf Peters of Waterstudio.NL (utter right on the photo ) and Paul van de Camp of DDI (utter left on the photo) present the Dutch possibilities for building on water to minister Peijs in Dubai.
In addition to Palm Island and The World, Dubai is developing Palm Jebel Ali. With this palm, which is one and a half times the size of the first Palm, Dubai will write on the water life-sized. The poetic texts are of philosophic nature and are written by the Sheikh.
The project will include 80 floating Arabic words with a total surface of 350.000m² of floating building ground, on which 404 houses will be built. The company PalmMarine from Dubai has been asked to present a tender for the realisation and design of this project and called upon the Dutch for their expertise.
Under the supervision of Waterstudio.NL Dutch Docklands International and Royal Haskoning together invented a total package with the complete architecture and innovative solutions. March 14th 2006 the result was offered to Nakheel (the largest developer in Dubai, and owned by the Sheikh) in Dubai.
Minister Peijs was also present to morally support the Dutch innovative companies in the field of building on water. As a token of gratitude for her interest in the Dutch architecture and innovations on water, she received a copy of the book containing the designs and technical solutions from Rolf Peters (partner Waterstudio.NL).
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June 26th, 2019
Signmaker’s drive for excellence recognised at industry awards
Toby Marsh from Signbiz in Christchurch says he “couldn’t be happier” to be named the New Zealand Sign & Display Association (NZSDA) Apprentice of the Year.
The 23-year-old signmaking apprentice recently received the industry recognition during the association’s annual awards’ evening in Tauranga.
“Signage has offered me the opportunity to mix my creative side and my passion for cars on a daily basis, amongst producing and installing signage at some of the biggest companies in New Zealand,” says Toby.
“This has involved working alongside Greg Murphy on the graphics for the cars he has recently campaigned, through to helping many of my mates stand out on the track, or in a forest, in their race cars.”
While cars are a big part of his life, the young apprentice is quick to add that people who work in the signmaking industry are often known as the “Jack (or Jill) of all trades”.
“One minute we could be fabricating a sign frame to install signage on a building, then we could be doing some kind of engineering like welding, or electrical work like using LED lights to illuminate a sign. There are a lot of skills involved in signmaking that people outside the industry often don’t think of.”
Toby joined Signbiz in 2015 and started his four-year apprenticeship in 2016.
He enjoyed graphic design at school but knew he didn’t want to be “stuck in an office in front of a computer screen all day”, preferring to find a job with a good balance of creativity and hands-on production. Signmaking was the perfect career and he hasn’t looked back.
Competenz Training Advisor Steven Jack says he is pleased to see Toby receive this recognition, he was impressed with Toby’s talent and passion for his apprenticeship from day one.
“Toby has consistently produced a high standard of work and you can tell how much he loves it. It’s great to see his work recognised formally by the signmaking industry.”
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First of all, thank you. I wrote yesterday’s post with a bit of trepidation. I thought it would be ignored or dismissed. Instead, it was my most read post ever – by a factor of five.
Thank you. I’m humbled. I appreciate you.
And appreciation is what I wanted to write about today. I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and came across a list of some of the most incredible customer service stories I’ve ever read. I posted the story to my feed with the note “I think I know what I want to do with the rest of my life.”
I love a good customer service story. I love hearing about people in jobs usually thought of as thankless going above and beyond to make people happy. And I was at least half-serious when I wrote that I could see myself doing that kind of work.
What is it about customer service that interests me? I think its because our expectations are usually so low. No one calls a customer service line because something awesome has happened or because they are excited about the product/service/widget they have. They call because they are already disappointed. And most of the time, the experience of customer service only compounds that disappointment.
But the opportunity for customer service – as a marketing channel – is the very thing I aspire to create in all of my work – human connections. Extraordinary customer service isn’t about giveaways or free stuff, it’s about treating customers as people. Most of marketing and advertising, even in these days of dynamic retargeting and hyper-personalization of digital campaigns, is transactional and impersonal. We think about targets. We think about segmentations. We think about groups. Customer service is personal and that’s why it’s usually disappointing – customers are treated like claim numbers instead of people who are having a bad day or a disappointing experience.
This gets me thinking about other relationships I have – friends, family, people at work. The people I am drawn to the most are the ones who seem to appreciate people the most. My boss Kristen, is a perfect example of this. She’s constantly checking in with the people on my team. She’s constantly showing her appreciation for the things we do. She shows people she cares and, in return, we care for her.
My wife is another great example. Like all families, we experience unanticipated bumps in the road. Things come up. Problems happen. When they do, I try to move heaven and earth to get things back on track. She once got locked out of her car near our house. I was at work and happened to have an extra set of keys, so I left in the middle of the day, drove forty minutes home to get her taken care of and then went back to work. She said ‘thank you’ but I was already thinking about the things I needed to do back at the office. I said ‘no problem’ and went to get back into my car. Before I could drive away, she came to my window, grabbed my hand, kissed me on the cheek and said ‘no, really, I mean it. Thank you.’
A small example to be sure, but what my wife and boss, what Zappos and Amazon representatives have in common is a demonstrable appreciation for the people in their lives – whether the man they married, the employees they manage or the customers who make their job possible. Appreciation is the basis of good customer relationships, but even more than that, it is the basis of all good relationships.
Heading out the door into this cold and stormy weekend (though we’ll have it a lot easier in Cincy than my friends on the East Coast), I want to say how much I appreciate you and the support you have shown me already. I hope you feel it and hope there are people in your life you appreciate too. | <urn:uuid:e18100d3-5e0f-417b-861f-5daed511fcc7> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | https://craigheimbuch.com/2016/01/22/19300-words-on-appreciation/ | 2019-02-19T04:22:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247489343.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219041222-20190219063222-00470.warc.gz | en | 0.978898 | 820 |
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1992: Chris Flynn served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin in Barei, Djougou beginning in 1992
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Chris Flynn can be contacted at ccflynn2002ayahoodcom
Country of Service: Benin
Cities you served in: Barei, Djougou
Arrival Year: 1992
Departure Year: 1994
Community Forester, Tchouk sommallier
Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
MS Env. Science SJSU, 3 years with California Coastal Commission, 10 years with CA Dept of Transportation. Currently supervising team of biologists, archeologists, paleontologists on highway projects.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
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Wringing his heart in prayer-wept hands
(the blood of this his weekly, willing martyr’s-moment
rising to the surface;
a sign confirming
to make straight God’s pathway;(1)
to get out of God’s way!)
he strives to give earthly-shape to the
he has heard
through the voice of the Spirit;
longingly searching, lovingly scripting,
(alway à la the Barthian maxim)(2)
mere words that
(though naked, empty vessels worldly;
again praying they be filled with grace heavenly;
in this, hoping, again praying
that though necessarily colored by his experience;
inescapably painted, tainted by his ego,
through the continuing clarifying,
labor of the same Spirit)
will illumine Truth that will set folk, yea, himself, free
God’s holy ones.
(1) I consider it a chiefest paradox (my definition: Something that, at first glance, makes little sense, but which, at its heart, embraces truth) that a preacher, a mere mortal, can stand, dare stand with fellow mortals, saying, “Thus, saith the Lord”, yet the testimony of Scripture is that the Lord oft speaks through human (thus, essentially, imperfect) agents.
(2) A reference to Isaiah 40.3, the prophet’s call to Israel in Babylonian Captivity to prepare for the coming of God’s liberation; generations later, repeated by John the Baptizer (John 1.23), summoning the people to repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah.
(3) A reference to Karl Barth (1886-1968), a Swiss Reformed theologian oft regarded as one of (perhaps) the greatest Protestant theologian of the 20th century, who once wrote: Take your Bible and take your newspaper, and read both, but interpret newspapers from your Bible. Over the years, this saying, considered sage counsel to preachers, has been abridged, thusly: The preacher must preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. Either way, I have understood this to mean (1) that the sermon is the product of the dialogue between sacred living text and present living history and (2) that present living history is to be viewed and understood through the lens of the sacred living text’s narrative of God’s creative and salvific activity.
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4 Must-Ask Questions to Help You Decide on an RV
It didn't take long for us to decide full-time RVing was the right lifestyle for us. After a few years of feeling the pull toward location independence, we jumped at the chance to hit the road. But deciding to get an RV was only the first of a long list of decisions we had to make before choosing our rig.
However, there were four questions that really made the biggest impact on our decision-making and that we suggest others answer before getting an RV of their own. Whether you are considering an RV for shorter trips or as your home, answering these questions honestly will help you choose the best option for your needs, as well as your dreams.
1. What is your budget?
This is the first, and most important thing to ask yourself. Depending on your financial situation, a new RV may not be an option. For us, we knew we could afford it because the payments on a new Class C RV would be less than half of what we were paying for rent on a one-bedroom apartment near Denver. We also had enough saved for a 10% down payment, which is usually necessary when financing.
Initially looking at $100k+ RVs seemed out of the question. But being able to finance over twenty years at a decent interest rate allowed us to buy new. Plus, we will get to write off the interest of our new home on our taxes next year! And since we are total RV newbies, we also liked the idea of having a warranty.
But new clearly isn't the only option. There are people that convert vans into recreational vehicles or buy used for a few thousand dollars. Just make sure you calculate your budget carefully, especially if you are full-timing. It is easy to want the most-awesome RV out there. But what is the point in buying it if you can't afford to take it anywhere cool? Don't forget to consider fuel costs, RV park fees, maintenance, mail forwarding, and any additional internet options you may need if working on the road.
2. How often do you plan to use it?
We knew from the start that we would be full-timing. This meant we were extra-concerned with comfort. We looked at things like bed size, amount of storage and kitchen usability during our search. Since Buddy is 6'3'' this also meant our rig had to be tall enough for him. Because hunching over 365 days in a row would not be good for his back.
Our search took us into dozens of RV layouts and I made Buddy lay down in each. We even seriously considered the 24J version of the View, because we actually liked the living space better. But, we wouldn't be able to sleep in the bed together comfortably, so we nixed it. The 24G was another option because the bed was big enough, but since it was part of a pop-out we didn't like the idea of re-making the bed every night. For some people this probably isn't even a slight concern. But we plan to hike as much as possible during the day, so we want to be able to crash when we get home! When looking at RVs, spend as much time as possible in each one and try to imagine what every-day tasks will be like in them.
It is also important to consider safety and quality. Winnebago already stood out to us because of their drop test, ability to send any part we many need and seamless fiberglass roof. But after going into multiple RVs from other manufacturers at an RV show and noticing things falling apart, it confirmed our top choice was Winnebago. And although there were less expensive options, the price difference didn't really make a huge impact on monthly payments. So, we decided to pay more rather than risk major issues.
3. Where will you be taking it?
The road climbing up to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado.
Some people remain stationary in their rig for most of the year, while others are somewhere new every day. Although we plan to maintain a slower pace during our travels, we want to take our RV all over North America. And since we are in love with the mountains, we knew we would need an RV that could handle those steep-grade roads.
After doing a ton of research, we realized a diesel engine would be best for mountains. It would also get better gas mileage on our cross-continent adventures. We also decided a smaller RV would be key to ensure we could park at National Parks and other points of interest. Plus, we would have better options for cheap camping and boondocking (camping for free without hookups).
If you are also planning to boondock as much as possible, having solar is really important. Since staying for free on public lands is how we plan to stay within our budget, our RV had to at least be wired for solar. You may still want to add more panels or larger-capacity batteries if you plan to stay unplugged for extended amounts of time. But having it already wired is really helpful.
4. Who is coming with you?
Although there are many families that live full-time in smaller RVs (like these fellow Winnebago View owners), knowing how much space you will need for your crew is important. Luckily, our fluffy cat is much smaller than she thinks, so we didn't have to dedicate much space to her.
However, a dedicated spot for our nephews to sleep when they come to visit is really important to us. Our elementary-aged nephew is almost old enough to start spending some of his summer with us and I have been dreaming of all the amazing places to show him. And our college-aged nephew is excited to have a cool place to escape to when dorm life gets old. Having a loft that either of them would be happy to crash in was definitely a selling point for us.
Obviously, there are many more things to consider when purchasing an RV, but taking the time to give realistic answers to these questions really helped us narrow down our search to a Winnebago View 24V. And we hope this will help you get a better idea of what option is best for you.
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Friday, January 25, 2013
My New Favorite Pair of Shoes
Who ever invested or got the idea to create wedge shoes, I owe whatever sliver of style I have from you! And to the lovable designer of Ferretti shoes (one from the Philippines!) thanks for having fabulous designs that I make excuses to wear almost everyday because it's so comfy!
From the array of wedges available at Ferretti last Holiday season, I was just naturally drawn to this one, Chace wedge. The shade is just too lovely to just let it sit on the shelf. And I do love the sort-of Aztec print on the heel.
And it matches almost everything in my closet! It's love... best of all, it's only Php1,499!
On my list next,
Sabrina! Isn't she lovely, too?
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Nice is the biggest and one of most beatiful city on the French Riviera. It can be reached by car and buses, by train, by plane and by sea. Nice`s airport is one of busiest in the country. Nice is one of most important French city.
Nice has superb beaches on the Mediterean Sea and a couple of luxuries hotels situated in front of the sea.
Promenade des Anglais is the most beautiful avenue in the city. It is located in Angels bay. The most important landmarks are: the Old city, the castle, the harbour, Cours Saleya. Nice has many museums, some of them are the following: Matisse Museum, Marc Chagall Museum, Lascaris Palace, Massena Museum.
Nice is an important city for sports events. The football team OGC Nice plays in the first French football league. The cycling race Paris-Nice ends in the city center each middle March.
The Riviera Pass offers the best way to discover Nice and the French Riviera with low costs.
Day trips suggestions from Nice:
Monaco principality is situated only few kilometers from Nice. It is famous for the Monte Carlo`s Casino, for Oceanographic Museum and for Formula 1 race. The Palace of the Prince can be visited some periods of the year. If you visit Nice or other locality on French Riviera, Monaco is a must see!
Cannes is famous for Cannes Film Festival hosted each year in May. From the harbour there are ferry lines that goes to Sainte-Marguerite island and Saint Honorat island.
Antibes and Juan-les-Pins are two wonderfull sea resorts on French Riviera that worth a visit. Picasso Museum in Antibes is located in the Grimaldi castle and host important works of the Spanish artist.
Eze is a charm medieval village located not only on the sea front, but also on a hill. The sea view from the hill is amazing. Eze really worth a visit if you reach this part of the France!
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The Soldotna Animal Hospital is featuring the Kenai Potters Guild Clay Art Show through April. For more information, call 262-7851.
Events and Exhibits
The Spring 2000: Kenai Peninsula College Student Exhibition will run through May 3. The gallery is open to the public in the Brockel Building at the Soldotna Campus Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Kenai Fine Arts Centers 11th annual Visual Feast, a juried student art show, will be held through April 28. The exhibit features middle and high school artwork from students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kaladi Brothers features photographs by Wayne Johnson during April.
The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center displays ethnographic material from the Athabaskan, Yupik Eskimo and Aleut cultures. Complimentary Alaska videos are available for viewing. Admission is free. For more information, call 283-1991.
Old Town Village Restaurant features historic pictures of the early days in Kenai.
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Information Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The center is located on Ski Hill Road near the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Funny River Road in Soldotna. Movies are shown every hour Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 262-7021.
Birch Tree Gallery has artwork, including pottery by Libby Berezin, Peggy Thompson and Emily Berezin; jewelry by Tami Marsters and Tuesday Logan Twohy; slippers by Stephanie Neering; vests by Lila Krohn; stained glass by Lisa Carlon, Joyce Getchell and Rob Jolly; scarves and mittens by Kathleen Logan; baskets by Pat Morrison and Kim Hyde; and burl furniture by Bob Kuiper.
Georges Casino features music by a DJ starting at 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Kaladi Brothers will feature music by the Midnight Sun Strings at 4 p.m.
The Maverick Club presents karaoke Mondays and Thursdays at 9 p.m.
Kenai Peninsula Colleges April 30 Sunday Showcase Celebration of the Arts features the artistry of Celia Andersons classes, dance performances by Lane Means classes, a student art show in the KPC Gallery and a recital by the KPC Community Chorus. The showcase will be at 3 p.m. in the Brockel Building with a reception following.
In recognition of National Elks Youth Week, Soldotna Elks Lodge No. 2706 will sponsor at free public skating party at Alaska Great Skate May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Door prizes and games will be available.
Clave Music of Homer will present music by Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman on May 18 at 8 p.m. at the Old Town Village Restaurant in Kenai. Tickets will be available at the Old Town Village Restaurant and River City Books. Prices are $14 or $16 at the door.
Down the Road
Jubilee 2000, an annual student art show, will run through Sunday at the Pratt Museum. It is free to the public.
The Pratt Museum presents Public Art in the main gallery through June 4. The lower gallery will feature a River of Bears exhibit will run through summer. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society will present its Spring Art Show at the William Henry Gallery through May 2.
The Anchorage Concert Association presents Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo, an all-male comic ballet company, Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall. Tickets are available by calling (907) 263-ARTS or (800) GRT-SEAT, at all Carrs Tix outlets and the box office at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center features teaching artists at the center every Saturday and Sunday through April. For more information, call (907) 330-8056.
The 12th annual Alaska Sea Kayaking Symposium will be held May 12-14 on the campus of the Alaska Pacific University.
The Anchorage Concert Association presents the Canadian Brass, a brass quintet, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall. Tickets are available by calling (907) 263-ARTS or (800) GRT-SEAT, at all Carrs Tix outlets and the box office at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
The Imaginarium is a science discovery center located at 737 W. Fifth Ave. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 276-3179.
Call Orca at 262-7003 for weekly listings and show times.
Call Kambe Cinemas at 283-4554 for weekly listings and show times.
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Emma McGraw just can?t sit back and watch someone being teased?especially one of her friends. So when class bully Jared Matthews chooses EllRay Jakes as his next target, Emma can?t hold back. But unfortunately for Emma, her good deed is not appreciated. Instead of helping EllRay, Emma just embarrassed him. What boy wants to be ?saved? by a girl?! Now everyone is calling her Super Emma, and Jared has set his sights on her. Who will rescue Emma now that Jared is tossing around threats? Her superhero may be someone she would never have thought of.
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SAIL, the Quebec-based retail leader in outdoor equipment and fashion has selected Top Drawer Creative to provide strategies to engage the English Canadian consumer.
The retailer recently made its entrance into the Greater Toronto market with two new branches in Oshawa and Vaughn—and two additional stores planned near the Greater Toronto Area in 2012.
“We choose our store employees based on their passion for the outdoors, so it makes perfect sense that we would work with an agency like Top Drawer,” says SAIL President Tony Mignacca. “It’s important that we work with an agency like Top Drawer that has a culture of getting outside to play. Top Drawer’s niche client base has given them clear industry leadership in the Ontario outdoor lifestyle space.”
Top Drawer will be responsible for developing creative that is unique to the GTA market in media channels that include TV, radio, print and interactive. Top Drawer has a practice of living the client experience, and will be spending considerable time in the stores talking to stakeholders before building the first campaign.
“We’re excited to raise the profile of SAIL in the Greater Toronto market,” says Howard Chang, Top Drawer Creative President & CEO. “SAIL is truly the only outdoor superstore on the Canadian scene catering to the classic Canadian outdoor experience. We have identified a huge opportunity for SAIL to expand their reach and grow their share considerably in the GTA.” | <urn:uuid:0299b1c9-e7a5-4fd2-975b-8d7ab78d8291> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://www.topdrawercreative.com/blog/outdoor-retailer-sail-chooses-top-drawer-for-our-get-out-and-play-ethic/ | 2015-11-25T04:08:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398444228.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205404-00024-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964316 | 302 |
Dearly Beloved, Grace and Peace to you.
With sweaty palms we wave these branches, and quivering throats we cry Hosanna? save us, we beg you? for our flesh knows what our minds do not yet remember, how soon and badly we will need you, whom even now in our sweet, treacherous singing, we condemn.
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Wow, I can’t believe we have been married for 6 years already and together for almost 12! We have literally grown up together, and I am so glad that we have made it this far. Seriously, time has really flown by.
I can’t believe we survived me going to nursing school, and then getting pregnant in nursing school (twice..) and then having to lean more on God than ever when yet another one of children were diagnosed with a terminal illness. 90% of couples who have lost a child, end up in a divorce. While that is not our case (and hopefully never will be), it has not always come easy to us. We both have had to put the work, dedication, time, and love in each other that each of us deserved to make this marriage flourish and even at times thrive.
All I know is that we made sacred vows to each other, and we will be there for each other for richer or poorer and in sickness and health.
LOVE you babe! Happy Anniversary!! ❤
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Facebook Home for Android: It isn't a phone, it isn't an operating system, and it isn't a rebuilt version of Google's Android OS. What it is, technically anyway, is a collection of apps acting as one organism to deliver a full-skin Facebook experience for your Android phone, putting your Facebook contacts' photos, status updates, and chat icons front and center.
Turning your Android phone into an in-your-face Facebook portal is an odd experiment for the social networking titan, but one that's also logical. Facebook doesn't create hardware, and its social sharing and chatting is its heart. For die-hard fans, an all-out Facebook experience like Home really is the best way to keep a finger on the pulse of friends' social activity.
It's an incredibly niche audience, to be sure, and after seeing Facebook Home in action, I have more questions than answers about how the experience would benefit, rather than hinder, the majority of users.
Editors' note: Facebook let me touch the phone screen on the HTC First demo device to practice flicking items away and opening and closing others, but the company wouldn't let anyone who wasn't on the demo team actually hold or independently operate the device. Still, I got a strong sense of Facebook Home's look and feel.
No more home screens
Facebook Home supplants your traditional home screens with a seemingly endless stream of photos from your news feed. Called "Cover Feed," it offers up a full-screen background image and overlays messages, icons, notifications, and other text on top. The photos auto scroll, or you can flick to advance. Since this is still an Android phone, Facebook Home will surface notifications from Facebook, as well as for third-party apps, like e-mail, missed calls, and texts.
From these screens, you'll be able to tap icons and images to like them (you're rewarded with a giant "thumbs-up" animation), and read and leave comments. Tapping your own icon at the bottom of the screen opens a mini onscreen navigation array that lets you go back to a previous app, open messaging, or navigate to your apps launcher. Navigation isn't tricky at all, and the software was extremely responsive, but there is a bit of a learning curve as you work out how to gesture to get what you want.
Let's pause for a second to talk about this app launcher. Populated with app shortcuts, it overlays the screen when you call it up (which you can do by flicking from the bottom or by using the onscreen control). To get to the app tray itself, you'll have to swipe to the left to see a vertical list of your installed apps. From there, adding them to the shortcut page is a simple long-press gesture.
The number of shortcut pages is unlimited, so you could technically drag all apps to the pages for easier access. Of course, the setup time is longer that way, and makes me wonder why Facebook didn't just automatically add all apps to the launcher from the get-go.
Chat Heads: A new kind of messaging
Messaging is a major part of Facebook Home, and it's represented by circular icons of your friend's profile picture that float above the Cover Feed image on the screen. Facebook calls them Chat Heads. This would not be my first choice for a feature name; it only makes me think of a kid's game involving foam toys, or maybe some sour candy.
Regardless, you tap the Chat Head icon to engage in conversations, and tap again to close them. Flicking them away, either one at a time or in a whole stack, is an easy enough way to dispatch of them.
If you don't like the icon's button placement, dragging it to another part of the screen snaps it to the side -- it won't float in the middle.
The smartest part of Facebook Home is that Facebook messaging and texting look and behave similarly in the same app, so there's no difference in how you use it or which app you open. That's seamless usability right there, and very familiar to users of Apple's iMessage.
Since Chat Heads float on top of other screens, you can start chatting or texting no matter which app you're in -- no more switching among apps to engage in a verbal volley. I'll admit, that's incredibly convenient, and I wish it applied to calls and composing e-mail messages, too.
There are still a lot of questions about Facebook Home's day-to-day operations and usability, including how private the contents of your phone are if Facebook Home also doubles as your lock screen.
Facebook also didn't demo or discuss video chatting through the phone, which seems like an enormous missed opportunity to me, especially given Facebook's desire to become the single most important communications hub on your phone.
If you're Facebook, the obvious answer to what's missing is: the ads. CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that while ads are absent for now, they form a massive part of Facebook's monetizing strategy. Facebook Home is a clear way to deliver those targeted ads to a social-hungry demographic.
Who's it for, and is it any good?
For someone who's used to the more traditional, apps-focused layout, Facebook Home feels a little disorienting and intrusive -- indeed, like it's an app you should exit to see other phone functions, rather than being the main event itself. To be fair, that's exactly what it's meant to be.
There's a bit of a learning curve to use it, and I don't just mean the onscreen controls to navigate around. More essentially, Facebook wants you to relearn how to use your phone, to engage with Facebook friends first before checking your e-mail, and to consider your phone a primarily social device.
And with that, Facebook surely hopes, you'll begin to use its services more than you use generic Android functions.
That said, since the Facebook experience does overtake your device, I have a hard time seeing anyone other than a supremely engaged Facebook user (read: fanatic) wanting to wallpaper the phone with Facebook's goods.
Installation and availability
Unless Facebook Home comes preinstalled on your phone, as with the and other future devices, you'll download it as an app through Android's Google Play store -- starting April 12. You can launch it once or twice to get a feel for it, or let it take over completely. As an app, you'll also be able to disable it and tweak certain settings and permissions.
However, there is a catch. To get all elements working in concert, you'll also have to download apps like Facebook (of course) and Facebook Chat. With the preloaded version, you get it all out of the box.
There are seven compatible phones right now. In addition to the HTC First, Facebook Home will work on the One X, and , and the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, and . You can be sure it'll be compatible on more handsets in the future, smartphones and tablets alike., | <urn:uuid:a644e30b-42a8-4ae3-92b6-125292404134> | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | https://www.cnet.com/reviews/facebook-home-preview/ | 2019-04-22T21:05:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578582584.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422195208-20190422220143-00029.warc.gz | en | 0.951035 | 1,452 |
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We are starting up the "Open Sew Social" again, beginning in February, the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. Bring a sewing or embroidery machine, a new or unfinished project, and bring a friend or make some new ones. No lingering projects? Not to worry, we have kits, fabrics and ideas for you. Beverages and lite snacks provided, or bring your own if you prefer. This means we are open 3 extra hours for those with a heavy work schedule.
January 21 - Beginning Sewing, Zippered Pouch - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
January 24 - Beginning Serger Techniques - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
February 1 - Sewing Social - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
February 7 - Embroidery Tech 101 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
February 12 - Embroidery Tech 101 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
February 15 - Sewing Social - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check our class and event schedule frequently as we are trying to increase your opportunities for fun and learning.
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Redundancy is difficult for all parties involved. It’s hard for employers to let someone go, make financial arrangements, and fill the skills gap they’ve left behind. On the other hand, the redundant employee now has to find a new job!
So, let’s take a difficult situation… and make it worse. Let’s say the employee has been made redundant and their financial security and stability hinge on receipt of the redundancy payment as they transition into a new role. However, to add salt to the wound, the employer can’t pay the employee redundancy.
So the question is who does? The answer to this question comes in two parts. The first is the payment & employer, and the second is your Statutory rights & entitlements.
When the Employer can’t pay redundancy
The term used for employers who can’t pay their debts (which include redundancy) is known as someone who is “insolvent”. Insolvency comes in many forms, administration, liquidation, bankruptcy, and receivership.
When someone becomes insolvent, they will have someone assigned to them to handle their affairs regarding their insolvency. These people are usually labelled as “Insolvency Practitioners” (IP) or “Official Receivers”. They’ll also be the ones who can inform the redundant employee of what they can claim and how.
So where does the money come from?
Let’s say that the reason behind insolvency is that the employer went out of business. You are still entitled to receive your Statutory Redundancy Pay. The only catch is that you will have to claim it from the Government. They will be willing to pay out your statutory redundancy, but they won’t pay for anything that is considered “contractual” redundancy pay. This begs the question for a redundant employee:
What can I claim and what should I do?
1. Statutory Redundancy Payments
Your statutory entitlement is calculated based on a number of criteria: age, weekly pay and years worked. Another entitlement that a redundant employee has is to be paid a Minimum Statutory Notice Period. These come with a caveat. Yes, it’s your employer’s responsibility to pay these. However, these payments are capped.
The limits are as follows:
- Your length of service is capped at 20 years
- Your weekly pay is capped at £538
- This means that the maximum Statutory Redundancy Pay an employee will receive is £16,140
The fine print is also riddled with eligibility requirements. For example, in order to even be eligible for Government payments. You have to meet the following criteria:
- You must have worked a minimum of 2 years of continuous employment with that employer
- You must be a UK National
- If you are not a UK national, you must have permission to work in the UK and refer to any post Brexit changes
- Your employment type plays a big role too, if you are a freelance worker or contractor, you will need to register as a creditor with a whole host of different regulation
2. Contractual Redundancy Payments
You might be under the impression that the terms of your contract regarding your redundancy payment will be in full effect. However, the Government are not required to pay out anything more than your statutory entitlement. If your contract does not mention redundancy payments, you’re most likely only entitled to statutory redundancy payments anyway.
3. What to do if you’re told you’re not entitled to payment?
You may not be eligible for any number of reasons; the Redundancy Payments Service will give you the specific reasons behind it. That or it’s possible you weren’t paid the amount you had in mind. This could be because when they checked with your employer, it was found that you are not entitled to some of the money you have claimed. The only other option you have in this scenario is to bring a claim to an Employment Tribunal, which we highly recommend seeing a professional for legal advice unless you want to have migraines for days on end.
So, to answer the question…
Who pays for redundancy when an employer can’t?
It’s the National Insurance Fund that covers your redundancy payments up to a set amount. It takes them up to 6 weeks before rolling out your payment.
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Similarly, the country of origin specification category on the CPI checklist istested to see if the hedonic model for clothes dryers could be fitted with any of thesevariables. Country of origin represents the country in which the product in thiscase clothes dryers was constructed and is believed to serve as a proxy for the qualityof a good and service. In the sample used in this study, over 98 percent of the 341clothes dryers were constructed in the USA . The remaining clothes dryer models inthe sample were made in Canada .
Rob And she uses the word signifies, which means giving the meaning of something. The sari obviously has an emotional attachment for her.
No, they wear these clothes not to be ready at a moment s notice to head out to the real country, they wear these clothes as a form of conspicuous consumption. They are saying: see, I don t need to dress in old haut bourgeois weekend casual clothes, because I go out to Aspen (or Park City, or some other far off trendy place) and this is what I would be wearing if I were there. (Never mind that I only go once a season, or once every two years, I want you to think that it was just some huge deal at work that has kept me in NYC, so I am wearing my ski jacket to dinner on the Upper West Side, or I have on my fleece vest, even though I have just been to an indoor gym).
Another important thing (if not the most important thing) to look for when choosing fabric for your clothing projects is the weight . Fabric weight means how thick/heavy a fabric is, and the weight you choose depends on what you are making and the feel you want for your garment. It's a personal choice, but it also has to be practical. The different weights can be referred to as top-weight, bottom-weight, very light, light, medium and heavy.
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My electric bill is $480 every 90 days. Yes, using the dryer is expensive so we don t use it much. We use it for the sock/jocks and big towls, everything else is line-dried inside. (Clothes-munching dog outside.)
We live in a richer world. But the gap between rich and poor is still very wide in individual countries. How to change this? Listen to Rob and Harry’s discussion, and learn some related vocabulary.
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We elected to go for sunset because we are staying in Kapalua and did not want to get up at 2am for sunrise. We spent the day visiting other local attractions and headed up about 3pm. It was very cloudy and rainy going up and we had our doubts about if it was worth the trip. We had downloaded the Gypsy App for Haleakala which is a guided audio tour and it reassured us that the weather would be different at the top and it was! Sunny and clear, although the temp went from 80 down to 63 degrees at the top. The Visitors Center at the base is under construction and the one at the top is open from 10-3:30. There are restrooms at the summit. There are many switch backs and driving can be nerve racking but definitely worth the views.
I love this blog clander . I still want to meet you. I am flying to LAX on March 30 for a four nights of eating well and museums with my daughter and her film maker bf, then dash to Mammoth to ski a couple days than return to Bangor Maine airport which is 150 miles south of our island.
Keeping only the clothes that give me a spark of joy has allowed me to relinquish items that I've been keeping out of one kind of guilt or another —that I bought something and never really wore it, because someone else gave it to me, or because it's wasteful to get rid of something that's perfectly 'good.'
OMG! This is sooo funny! I m in seattle and no one knows how to dress anymore. We make fun of those women who wear velour track suits but is it any better to go to Starbucks all decked out in REI?
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Ageing, he thought, comes about because this developmental programme, this constant change, never turns off. From birth until puberty, change is crucial: we need it to grow and mature. After we ve matured, however, our adult bodies don t need change, but rather maintenance. If you ve built the perfect house, you would want to stop adding bricks at a certain point, Walker says. When you ve built a perfect body, you d want to stop screwing around with it. But that s not how evolution works. Because natural selection cannot influence traits that show up after we have passed on our genes, we never evolved a stop switch for development, Walker says. So we keep adding bricks to the house. At first this doesn t cause much damage a sagging roof here, a broken window there. But eventually the foundation can t sustain the additions, and the house topples. This, Walker says, is ageing.
Im going to have to say this entire site is hilarious. ALL of you rednecks writing in with your shitty grammar also happens to be HILARIOUS. It adds character to this site. It also proves in fact that white people, white trash for the most part, are self righteous ignorant dip shits. Its funny because you see black people magazines. I always say, what if there was White People Magazine . I think black people (along with other races) would be pissed. BUT i am now reassured they would be pissed because all of the white trash would go running around with copies saying lookit what we made lookit here , we are the best USA wooo freedom acting like they never shit and piss excellence. i hate ignorant WHITE TRASH. get off your ass and join the military or get a job. get off your weak ass junkie ways. if youre not part of the solution you certainly are the problem. Thanks.
This is very true. However being a person from the mountains in the west and now living in the city on the east. I don t feel as foolish wearing my ski jacket and hat when people are using umbrellas to cover themselves from the snow that never even sticks to the ground. You can spot the posers, but then again maybe I look foolish to them. But I still don t have to carry an umbrealla around wherever I go. FACE!
In August 2009, MaryMargret Williams saw a photo of Brooke on the cover of People magazine, just below the headline Heartbreaking mystery: The 16-year-old baby . She thought Brooke sounded a lot like Gabby, so contacted Walker.
They're attracting all the investor interest because each company is trying to fill a void left by the big online retail incumbents. Though Amazon is deeply entrenched in almost every product category in e-commerce, and eBay rules resale, many consider fashion their most vulnerable segment, whether new or used. Amazon and eBay thrive as near-boundless vending machines, where customers search for anything and everything. Fashion is built on meticulous curation.
Even once they had collected the material, the team still faced the extraordinary task of building the genetic sequence. Given the enormous volume of data, the task was akin to shredding hundreds of thousands of copies of Moby Dick and then pasting the individual sentences back together into a meaningful order.ariganusaru
What about non-white people who wear technical clothing eh? I m 1/2 yellow and 1/2 white and I wear a ridiculous amount of technical clothing. Although I always want to go camping, I m not so stupid as to think my buddy s going to call an impromptu session of hiking and paddling. I for one wear technical clothing because I m a paranoid bastard. When those zombies come, you want to be hunkered down in a makeshift shanty dressed in cotton, that retains water and chills you when the temperature drops? I think I ll stick with my technical clothing. I may look like a douche, but damn yo, how many hipsters look like douches and are just gonna be eaten by zombies because they can t run in their drainpipe jeans? Sheeit yo, it ain t just white people wearing clothing that works, that in itself is degrading to people of other shades. What, because I m 1/2 Chinese I can t be (paranoia-fuelled) practical? C mon!!
You see a lot of people here in the Denver/Boulder area wearing this type of clothing including myself but a lot of people out here actually do outdoor activities not just talk about it.
Your height is a simple biological fact that you can do little to change, yet it may be influencing your destiny in ways you didn t realise. BBC Future combed through the evidence to size up its impact on everything from your sexual allure to your bank account and your lifespan.
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Wanted: More Female Game Developers
When I greeted my game production class a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised. The group was racially and ethnically diverse, but there was not a single woman among the fifteen students. Last weekend I attended my first open house at The Los Angeles Film School, I was disappointed that there was only one woman among the prospective students who came to hear about the school’s Game Production Program. There appeared to be many women taking tours of the Film and Recording Programs, but those of us in the Computer Lab were visited by this one Russian woman who was interested in a career in game programming. Needless to say, the other faculty members and I tried very hard to persuade her into enrolling in our program.
When I later inquired into the school’s history with female students in Game Production program, I was told that there have been only a handful of women among the hundreds of the program’s graduates.
While the Game Industry has always had a reputation for women being a tiny minority among its ranks, my own experience is that I’ve always worked with women throughout my career, and not just women who worked in Marketing or the Art Department.
At the first game company I worked at in the early 1980s, EduWare, there were two women programmers. Later, when I joined The Walt Disney Company in the late 1980s, my immediate supervisor was a woman, as was one of my fellow producers and the Vice President of our division. When I went on to work for a CD-I developer (I know, I know), the two production executives we dealt with at our publisher, Philips Interactive Media of America, were women. Years later, when I joined The 3DO Company to produce the Heroes of Might & Magic Series, my lead level designer was a woman, and I later promoted her to Assistant Designer. At Activision, our president, Kathy Vabrek, was obviously a women; and when I joined the Spin Master toy company, my immediate supervisor, my assistant producer, and a programmer on my development team were women. So, women having programmer, producer, and production roles has been a constant throughout my thirty-year career, the question for me is: “why aren’t there more of them?”
Is it a demand problem? Are there so many hiring managers in the game industry who have a hiring bias against women? I find that hard to believe. If any of my past colleagues have gender bias, they’ve done a very good job of hiding it from me.
Or is it a supply problem? Are there too few women interested in being game developers? According to 2010 ESRB study, forty percent of all gamers are female, so I also find it hard to believe that very few women are interested in being game developers.
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So, you have decided to start working out. The choice is huge, there are plenty of group and individual programs available, and you simply do not know where to start. If you feel like it would be easier to simply give it up – stop right there. We will help you find the best physical activity, one you will enjoy and find beneficial for your body and mind.
Where to start?
When you are faced with a huge choice, it can be really difficult to make one. To narrow the choice down, make sure to set the exercise goals first. This means that you should determine how many times a week you want to exercise and how much time you have. Also, you need to determine whether you want to lose weight, build muscle or simply feel better and more active. Once you set the goals, it will be much easier to find the activity, because you will know what to look for.
Choosing the right physical activity depends a lot on your references. For example, if you do not like group exercises, than aerobic may be more of a bother than a pleasure for you. If you want to start cardio exercises and you are not very social, then jogging or cycling would be a much better option for you.
Reasons for getting active
Before you choose the activity, you should think of the reasons that made you get active. If you want to build muscle and change your body shape, then doing yoga or skipping rope is probably not the best idea. If you need to relax and wind up after work, then yoga is definitely what you need. If you want to lose weight, every activity counts, but cardio will be the most beneficial in this case. Therefore, think what you want to achieve, and then explore the options you have.
When you start browsing through web pages of fitness centers, you may realize that your budget does not cover some of the programs. However, do not let this discourage you. There are plenty of exercises you can do with minimum investment, or even for free. You can access the running track in your local park any time you like, and it is completely free. You can buy small weights and a pilates band and do tons of exercises at home. Outdoor gyms are a good solution if you want to build muscle on a budget. Keep in mind that being active requires only strong will, and where there’s a will, there’s a way!
How much time you have
Last but not least, the time you have can determine the activity you will choose and how many times a week you will perform it. For example, if you have little free time and live far away from the swimming pool, you are not likely to go swimming regularly. Therefore, choose the activity that will fit in your schedule and which will allow you spend time on exercise without spending it in traffic on your way to the fitness center. | <urn:uuid:ae02c5bc-ca3a-4180-a504-7ce7c1dc73be> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | http://amcdaca.org/how-to-choose-best-physical-activity-for-you/ | 2017-04-29T11:27:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00271-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959883 | 589 |
Mesolimbic novelty processing in older adults.
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Normal aging is associated with neuronal loss in the dopaminergic midbrain (substantia nigra/ventral tegmental area, SN/VTA), a region that has recently been implicated in processing novel stimuli as part of a mesolimbic network including the hippocampus. Here, we quantified age-related structural degeneration of the mesolimbic system using magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) and correlated it with mesolimbic hemodynamic responses (HRs) to stimulus novelty. Twenty-one healthy older adults between 55 and 77 years performed a visual oddball paradigm allowing to distinguish mesolimbic HRs to novelty from rareness, negative emotional valence, and targetness using functional magnetic resonance imaging. The HRs in the right SN/VTA and the right hippocampus to novelty were positively correlated both with the SN/VTA MTR and hippocampus MTR but not amygdala MTR. However, the HR of the amygdala to negative emotional valence correlated with the amygdala MTR but not with the MTR in SN/VTA or the hippocampus. The results establish a structure-function relationship in support of a hippocampal-SN/VTA loop of mesolimbic novelty processing by showing that the hemodynamic activation in SN/VTA and hippocampus for novelty is selectively affected by age-related degeneration of these structures.
|Title:||Mesolimbic novelty processing in older adults|
|Keywords:||fMRI, hippocampus, mesolimbic system, novelty, substantia, nigra/VTA, LONG-TERM POTENTIATION, EVENT-RELATED FMRI, WHITE-MATTER CHANGES, MULTIPLE-SCLEROSIS, PARKINSONS-DISEASE, MEMORY FORMATION, DOPAMINERGIC MIDBRAIN, ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE, SPATIAL MEMORY, VISUAL-STIMULI|
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UCL > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Psychology and Language Sciences (Division of) > Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
UCL > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences
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Huffington Post: What Tocqueville Would Tell Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhhood
Originally published in the Huffington Post.
In the 1830s a young French intellectual, Alexis de Tocqueville, travelled to the United States determined to learn what a great republic looked like.
One feature that struck him powerfully was the cultural habit of ordinary Americans to join together in civil society to confront social and political evils. “In the United States, they associate for the goals of public security, of commerce and industry, of morality and religion,” Tocqueville wrote in “Democracy in America.”
“There is nothing the human will despairs of attaining by the free action of the collective power of individuals.”
Two and half years ago the collective power of ordinary Egyptians brought down the 30-year dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak. But the Islamist regime that has replaced it, the Muslim Brotherhood, shows growing contempt for the exercise of this democratic power: the freedom of association.
Last week the government of Mohamed Morsi convicted 43 workers from advocacy groups — including Egyptians, Americans and Europeans — of operating illegally in the country. A Cairo court handed down five-year prison terms to 27 defendants (tried in absentia), along with reduced and suspended sentences to those willing to pay steep fines. The case dates back to December 2011, when police raided the offices of 17 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Cairo, detaining employees and seizing assets. Groups such as the National Democratic Institute, the International Centre for Journalists, and the U.S.-based Freedom House were charged with “receiving illicit foreign funds” and “operating without a license.”
“This whole case was a disgrace from the very beginning, and the verdict makes a mockery of the Egyptian judicial process,” said David Kramer, president of Freedom House. “It is motivated purely by corrupt and anti-democratic behavior and a determination to shut down civil society. None of those indicted did anything wrong. They were simply working with Egyptians to help them realize their dream of a free Egypt, and instead have been made scapegoats for a government and judiciary who have betrayed the aspirations of the Jan. 25, 2011 revolution.”
The Muslim Brotherhood’s assault on NGOs follows a pattern of repression by Islamist groups as they gain political power in Muslim-majority countries. Turkey, led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is facing massive anti-government demonstrations against its increasingly authoritarian rule. Morsi, who addressed Turkey’s Justice and Development Party in September 2012, lauded the Islamist party as a “source of inspiration.” Some inspiration: as in Turkey, the ruling Islamists in Egypt are making common cause with the military to target their enemies — including liberal democrats, human rights advocates, journalists and religious minorities.
Secretary of State John Kerry said last week that the United States was “deeply concerned” by the guilty verdicts in Egypt. “This decision runs contrary to the universal principle of freedom of association,” Kerry said, “and is incompatible with the transition to democracy.” That gets it exactly right.
The problem, though, is that declarations of disapproval from the Obama administration are not translating into action. There was no hint in Kerry’s statement of any diplomatic consequences to Morsi’s crackdown. There was no warning about Morsi’s proposed law to tighten state control over all NGO activities. There will be no interruption in the $1.3 billion in U.S. military aid to Egypt or the $250 million in U.S. economic aid. The “universal principle” of freedom association is headed for the shredder in Egypt, and it is business as usual.
This was not the brand of leadership that candidate Obama promised for the United States and its allies. “I have lived in the most populous Muslim country in the world, had relatives who practiced Islam,” he told the New York Times. “I can speak forcefully about the need for Muslim countries to reconcile themselves to modernity in ways they have failed to do.” In his 2009 speech in Cairo, President Obama criticized those who “advocate for democracy only when they’re out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others.” He was, of course, describing the Muslim Brotherhood, without ever mentioning it by name.
These were strong words, necessary words. But words without deeds don’t count for much in the real world — especially in those parts of the world where basic human freedoms are denied.
“In our time, freedom of association has become a necessary guarantee against the tyranny of the majority,” wrote Tocqueville. “The right of association therefore appears to me to be almost as inalienable in its nature as individual freedom.”
As the United States remains a mere spectator to events, this “necessary guarantee” against tyranny — the right to join peacefully with others to challenge unjust laws — is dissolving in Egypt in the acid bath of political Islam. As the American president expresses his “deep concern” about these latest violations of human rights, they continue apace on the streets of Cairo.
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On Nov 16, 2006, at 11:20 AM, Philip Reeder wrote:
> I’ve mangled together a patch (Still learning…) using
> jit.gl.gridshape and handle that attempts to place four small
> spheres in a cube or sphere shape. (like a box of balls for example.)
> By changing the camera angle, i am SURE they ARE positioned in the
> However, the drawing order is often incorrect, resulting in a not-
> so-real effect. i.e. the sphere is drawn over the mesh cube, or
> visa versa.
> Using layer and automatic results in either ALL balls being drawn
> in front, or behind, the cube.
> Is what i’m asking impossible, and should i instead render 6 planes
> to make a cube, and then set the order via layer or automatic?
> The camera will be static in the end, so i will place all the balls
> on one layer, (it doesn’t matter if this is unrealistic) and the
> planes on separate layers.
> Silly way to go?
thanks Vade, I’d checked that (i searched the forums a lot!), wrote my post, went ahead and built the cube out of planes,
which worked great.
Read your reply and realised I DIDN’T have depth_enable on the final jit.gl.render .
Sorry…and many thanks.
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November 22nd, 2007 by Rosa
Gobble gobble. Doesn’t do you much good now, I guess, but here are some resources for Thanksgiving/autumn-related chocolates. Maybe if you check back tomorrow, they’ll be on sale?
- See’s chocolate turkeys
- See’s pecan pie truffles
- See’s turkey-topped buttercreams
- See’s chocolate foil leaves
- More chocolate turkeys
- Godiva’s pumpkin patch truffles
- Godiva’s pie inspired truffles
- Godiva’s fall ballotin
- Jelly Belly Fall Fest mix
- And more from Amazon
I hope y’all all have wonderful Thanksgivings. I’m thankful for friends and family and for you, my readers! Feel free to leave me mouthwatering descriptions of your Thanksgiving desserts. I made pumpkin oatmeal cookies the other day, and I think I may attempt a pumpkin cheesecake today. Yum! | <urn:uuid:d945e668-3ffd-42cb-963b-0ba6844c539e> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://zomgcandy.com/2007/11/22/ | 2014-08-20T18:31:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500811913.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021331-00129-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.834503 | 225 |
PIQUA — Many residents indulged themselves in a free breakfast Wednesday morning, all thanks to Premier Health/Upper Valley Medical Center.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the health facility held “Brake for Breakfast” at the Outpatient Care Center/North in Piqua, filling over 250 motorists’ bellies with food and filling their minds with breast health information, specifically the importance of regular mammograms. Also giving a hand were Upper Valley Career Center Project Search interns, who compiled nearly 300 handouts and breakfast packets and helped on site.
“Our Project Search interns were a tremendous help this year in helping to compile several hundred packets of educational materials and breakfast sacks,” Gail Peterson, spokeswoman for UVMC, said in an email. “This was the second year for UVMC to host a Brake For Breakfast event at our Outpatient Care Center/North in Piqua.”
There were about 30 hospital staff and volunteers who coordinated the event. Also in attendance were the MIX107.7 Morning Show crew, who were on hand to greet motorists and provide helpful information about breast cancer awareness to their listeners.
“The event coordination was very much a group effort,” Peterson said.
The American Cancer Society states that nearly 40,000 women die annually from breast cancer. A woman’s chances of survival are higher if the disease is detected early. Brake for Breakfast encouraged women 40 and older to get an annual mammogram and told their mothers, sisters, and daughters to do the same.
Premier Health offers medical imaging services at 11 locations throughout the region. In addition, their facilities offer 3D mammography, breast-specific MRI, PET/CT scans, ultrasound exams (including automated whole breast ultrasound), and image-guided biopsies performed with stereotactic technology, and MRI and ultrasound.
For women who have a personal or family history of breast cancer, high-risk breast centers with specialized nurses, genetic counselors, and other breast health experts are available to help develop a personalized plan to meet each woman’s unique needs. A mobile mammography coach is available at Premier Health, providing mammograms on-the-go.
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So another runDisney marathon weekend has come and gone. Weather was unpredictable as usual because well…..Florida. Last year, it was 30 something degrees and this year we were in the 80s. Horrible running conditions in my opinion. But I was happy that I was staying in part of Hilton Bonnet Creek‘s marathon weekend. Have you heard or stayed there for a race yet? It is … Continue reading Running to Hilton Bonnet Creek
There are many reasons we all run. Sometimes we start running to lose weight, be active, or try something new. But once we start there is no turning back. But for others, it truly is a sense of accomplishment and a goal to reach due to a journey that has been so difficult you want to accomplish something that can bring you back to life … Continue reading Keep moving forward. An inspiring story about Eric Donaho
So I attended the Cigna blogger meet- up, during the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. It was a lot of fun and we did a lot of “running” around. They did a Disney version of the Amazing race. We broke up into teams and we ran all over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was a scavenger hunt while trying to beat the other teams and learning about others way … Continue reading The Cigna Great Race
It”s almost time! The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is just around the corner! I am so excited for this race weekend. I’d say it’s one of the biggest ones they have. It starts on January 6, 2016 to the 10th. It’s also not just the marathon, there are a few races you can do: There are various ages for the kids race, from a diaper … Continue reading Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2016
As most of you know, Alpha and I run every race in costumes. You have all asked and waited to see what we will be running as this year…Since we are running two races, that meant two costumes! We run in costumes for many reasons: makes the experience more fun, not so serious, helps keep anticipation anxiety under control, and having spectators cheer and take … Continue reading It’s TIME to run!!!!
In January I ran my first full marathon at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. It was my second time participating in that even as the previous year I ran the half marathon representing TEAM ASPCA. In January, I ran the full with my best friend and Alpha. As most of you know, it wasn’t easy. I dealt with a lot of pain, but one … Continue reading I’m going back to Disney in 2015!
As a big advocate of the RunDisney family, I’m so excited for the latest news RunDisney has revealed !! Since the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend in January is such a success they have added a new 10K to the series! Which is awesome in my eyes, because if you are familiar with the marathon weekend you are well known with the Goofy Challenge which I’m proud to … Continue reading We all know you are Goofy, but are you Dopey?? | <urn:uuid:d7ae5904-fac7-4aa1-8227-3870012d6acd> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | https://theempireunleashed.com/tag/walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend/ | 2020-05-28T06:59:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347398233.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200528061845-20200528091845-00187.warc.gz | en | 0.964642 | 648 |
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and Mecklenburg Sun
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Simmering under the surface of tie votes for the next Halifax County School Board chairman are sharp disagreements among trustees about the direction of the school division and the leadership…
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- More A&E
Halifax County Supes go forward with new budget
SoVaNow.com / May 05, 2014The Halifax County Board of Supervisors will meet tonight to pass a budget — despite uncertainty over the amount of state funding with the ongoing legislative impasse in Richmond.
The proposed county budget calls for total spending of $88,315,299 in the fiscal year that begins July 1, and ends on June 30. Supervisors also are expected to enact proposed tax rates with the new budget — 46 cents per $100 for real estate, $3.60 for personal property, and $1.26 per $100 for machinery and tools.
Only the real estate tax rate is due to change — going up a penny, from the current 45 cent level. Due to a drop in property values with the recently-completed tax assessment, the slighter higher tax rate will bring roughly the same amount of revenue as the current rate.
Also under the proposed budget, several fees will increase — although the changes will affect only a limited number of residents who use the services in question. The changes include a $500 fee for land-use permits, and an additional $5 fee for lots added to already prepared plats. Also, the county will impose a kennel tag fee for each block of 20 dogs.
Rental fees for the use of facilities at Edmunds Park are also recommended for an increase, as are rental fees for the use of facilities at the Fairgrounds. If approved by the Board, the fees will become effective on July 1.
In other action, the supervisors have only one public hearing on their agenda — to consider a request by David Rather in ED-4 for a conditional use permit that will allow him to operate a taxidermy shop at 1151 Woodbourne Road near the intersection of Cedar Fork Road. The request has been unanimously recommended for approval by County Planners.
Also, supervisors are expected to approve a resolution establishing health care plans for county employees and participation rates for employees and the county.
The Board also will consider several other housekeeping matters, including asking the Department of Environmental Quality to take over the stormwater management program.
Supervisors are expected to approve a proclamation designating the week of Sept. 7-13 as Operation INASMCH Week. Members of the Dan River Baptist Association came to the board last month to seek its support for the special week which is touted as an opportunity for all citizens of the county to assist each other through random acts of kindness.
Supervisors also will be asked to approve a request from the Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens to host a private wine tasting event at Edmunds Park on June 7.
They also have been asked to discontinue the use of an unused portion of the old 57 roadway which goes behind the County Line Baptist Church.
They will also consider setting a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit which will allow SBATowers II, LLC to erect a 135 foot telecommunications tower in ED-5.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of the Mary Bethune Complex in Halifax.
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Our brains are amazingly complex organs. Apparently we have approximately 100,000 miles of blood vessels in our brains. In it there are 100 billion neurons (electrically excitable cells), which process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals. It uses 25% of the body’s oxygen, 70% of the body’s glucose and 25% of the body’s nutrients, amongst other ‘mind-blowing’ statistics.
However the brain isn’t the mind. But the mind – the thinking bit – seems to be located in the physical brain. It’s possible to damage the mind without any noticeable effect on the brain. However, when the brain’s damaged, there seems to be an effect on the mind.
When Paul and Barnabas went to Iconium, their hearers had their minds affected by the negative words of the disbelieving Jews. There’s no record that these people were mentally ill, or physically damaged. The problem was that their thinking became distorted, as a result of evil that was released against them by their oppressors. (This is a literal way of translating the phrase ‘poisoning their minds’). Rational thought was interrupted by evil activity.
The Bible says that the Gentiles who hadn’t yet believed the Gospel, (although many Gentiles had done so), became poisoned in their minds. As a result they didn’t accept what Paul and Barnabas were saying.
When I was reading this Bible passage I came to see how important it is that our commitment to Jesus is not dependent purely on a logical or rational decision. Although, from the perspective of faith, the Gospel is entirely logical, the believers in Iconium needed something more than logic to convince them of its truth (see Acts 14:1-4).
The poisoning of the mind was blocking the truth. But we read that the Lord confirmed the message with signs and wonders. In other words people had a powerful spiritual engagement with God, as they encountered signs. They came to faith, but not just by intellectual agreement.
In 2 Corinthians 2:4 Paul says that ‘my message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words but a demonstration of the Spirit’s power’. Paul realised how important it is for people to discern the truth spiritually, as well as intellectually.
That’s why Jesus declared that we need to be born of the Spirit – born again, so we can leave the kingdom of this world to become members of the Kingdom of Heaven. So much of this world is mind-driven. But we need to be Spirit-led.
I believe that if we’re going to see many more people believing in Jesus in our time, when there’s so much to poison our minds, we need to pray for God to enable miraculous signs and wonders. This will confirm the message of His grace in the day we live in.
Prayer: Thank You, God, for giving us these wonderful minds with which to think. Thank You for the way that the Gospel makes sense to us when we look in faith. However, we know that many people reject the message of grace, and aren’t convinced by our words alone. Please empower us by Your Spirit, so we’re able to be channels of Your signs and wonders. We want to help people understand that what we say about Jesus is true. Amen.
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Diagnosis of acromegaly and assessment of treatment efficacy (in conjunction with glucose suppression test)
Diagnosis of human growth hormone deficiency (in conjunction with growth hormone stimulation test)
The anterior pituitary secretes human growth hormone (hGH) in response to exercise, deep sleep, hypoglycemia, and protein ingestion. hGH stimulates hepatic insulin-like growth factor-1 and mobilizes fatty acids from fat deposits to the liver. Hyposecretion of hGH causes dwarfism in children. Hypersecretion causes gigantism in children or acromegaly in adults.
Because hGH levels in normal and diseased populations overlap, hGH suppression and stimulation tests are needed to evaluate conditions of hGH excess and deficiency; random hGH levels are inadequate.
Males: 0.01-0.97 ng/mL
Females: 0.01-3.61 ng/mL
Reference intervals have not been formally verified in-house for pediatric and adolescent patients. The published literature indicates that reference intervals for adult, pediatric, and adolescent patients are comparable.
Acromegaly: For suppression testing, normal subjects have a nadir growth hormone (GH) concentration of <0.3 ng/mL after ingestion of a 75-gram glucose dose. Patients with acromegaly fail to show normal suppression. Using the Access ultrasensitive hGH assay, a cutoff of 0.53 ng/mL for nadir GH was found to most accurately differentiate patients with acromegaly in remission from active disease with a sensitivity of 97% (95% CI, 83%-100%) and a specificity of 100% (95% CI, 82%-100%).(1)
Deficiency: A normal response following stimulation tests is a peak GH concentration >5 ng/mL in children and >4 ng/mL in adults. For children, some experts consider GH values between 5 ng/mL and 8 ng/mL equivocal and only GH peak values >8 ng/mL as truly normal. Low levels, particularly under stimulation, indicate human growth hormone deficiency.
The test has limited value in assessing growth hormone secretion in normal children. IGF1I / Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, Serum is recommended as the first test for assessing deficient or excess growth during childhood and adolescent development; reference intervals for Tanner stages are available. Suspected causes of dwarfism need to be diagnosed with the aid of provocative testing.
This test is not useful as a screen for acromegaly; IGF1 / Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, Serum is preferred. Elevated levels of human growth hormone indicate the possibility of gigantism or acromegaly, but must be confirmed with stimulation and suppression testing.
Growth hormone is secreted in surges; single measurements are of limited diagnostic value.
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2. Camacho-Hubner C: Assessment of growth hormone status in acromegaly: what biochemical markers to measure and how? Growth Hormone IGF Res 2000;10 Suppl B:S125-299
3. Nilsson AG: Effects of growth hormone replacement therapy on bone markers and bone mineral density in growth hormone-deficient adults. Horm Res 2000;54 Suppl 1:52-57
4. Strasburger CJ, Dattani MT: New growth hormone assays: potential benefits. Acta Paediatr 1997 Nov;Suppl 423:5-11
5. Okada S, Kopchick JJ: Biological effects of growth hormone and its antagonist. Trends Mol Med 2001Mar;7:126-132
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Trishneet Arora is a prominent ethical hacker and entrepreneur. Having dropped out of school, Trishneet mastered the skill of ethical hacking as a teenager, and even wrote a book on it titled, “The Hacking Era”. Soon after, he started working on cyber-crime cases for the Indian police, and he was approached by the Punjab police to conduct a training session with them on cyber-crime investigation and forensics.
That was around the same time he also decided to start his venture TAC Security Solutions, which protects corporations against network vulnerabilities and data theft, and cybersecurity training. His company hacks into the systems ethically, penetrating security systems to find out the software vulnerabilities so they can be patched. Today, the company serves numerous Fortune 500 companies and law enforcement agencies around the world, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, National Payments Corporation of India, HDFC and DHFL Pramerica, Punjab and Gujarat police force and the CBI.
Over the years, Trishneet has risen to become one of the most prominent ethical hackers and is carefully analysing the behaviour and tactics used by malicious hackers to target digital assets of thousands of companies around the world. The rising cyberattacks during the ongoing pandemic is an alarming sign for all digital companies. We connected with Trishneet to know more about the cybersecurity landscape, TAC Security, as well as how it uses data analytics capabilities to support its clients and law enforcement.
Here are the excerpts from the interaction:
What, according to you, are the biggest problems for Indian companies that put them at risk to cyber-attacks?
The convergence of digital technologies and business processes has made the IT infrastructure and systems vulnerable and enhanced the need for businesses to have robust cybersecurity systems in place. The poor visibility of network vulnerabilities has resulted in a growing number of high-profile application breaches. Many organisations do not have the resources and insights needed to identify, prioritise and mitigate the existing and upcoming threats. This has impacted their ability to combat cyber threats efficiently.
What role can AI/ML play in cybersecurity processes?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have provided new capabilities to detect and resolve security incidents. AI provides insights that can help businesses identify a potential threat quickly and reduce response time. It can process a massive amount of data and use reasoning to determine suspicious addresses and files. AI can also help in securing user authentication and determine if a user is authorised to access a technology device.
Machine learning recognises patterns in data to help machines learn from experience. A key benefit of machine learning is that it detects and responds to an issue almost immediately. Thus, it prevents potential threats from disrupting business operations and makes it faster and easier to counter threats. With the help of machine learning, AI can learn patterns quickly and process huge volumes of unstructured information to provide insights with higher efficiency.
It is also essential to understand that the increasing use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity also presents challenges for recruiting cybersecurity professionals. Professionals must realise existing technologies as well as newer technologies such as cloud storage. Also, the rapid evolution of the technological landscape can put additional strain on recruitment.
What are the solutions that your company, TAC Security, is using to help companies?
TAC Security follows a proactive approach that leverages security auditing, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and information risks in corporate networks. The AI-based vulnerability management platform ESOF (Enterprise Security on One Framework) is a one-of-its-kind dashboard that uses AI-based algorithms to track vulnerabilities and provide real-time security insights and solutions. The platform is also built to serve as a knowledge-sharing resource for seamless exchange of best practices in enterprise security.
We want to ensure that businesses can venture forth into a digital tomorrow without having to constantly look over their shoulders for existing and emerging security challenges. Therefore, we are strengthening our product portfolio and have recently launched ESOF 2.0, a new and improved version of our vulnerability management and application security platform. We also plan to launch more innovative products, such as threat hunting, that cater to evolving market requirements.
How is TAC Security using data and analytics for your solutions? How is automation embedded in your products?
Our on-demand platform ESOF uses complex AI algorithms to calculate the score based on the type, severity, and a total number of vulnerabilities found. The platform enables on-demand testing with the help of data analysis to address changing assessment requirements, adapt to agile development cycles and respond to evolving threats. Users can schedule and reschedule tests according to their requirement. They can view and download test results and share them among team members and departments. They can also access test history and aggregate data for broader testing activity.
Since the data is collected from across the enterprise IT infrastructure, ESOF can also analyse the network security posture in greater depth and present actionable insights that can be seamlessly implemented with a few clicks. Such solutions can help security teams streamline their operations while ensuring more robust threat defence across the board.
Which industry verticals is TAC Security targeting in India and across the globe?
While cybersecurity is vital for all industries, there is a maximum scope of growth in sectors that have witnessed rapid transformation on the back of digital disruption. Fast-growing sectors such as BFSI, education and healthcare must have robust cybersecurity systems to secure their data and operations. Besides, there is a huge growth opportunity for cybersecurity players in IoT security and manufacturing. Service providers that offer digital services and solutions through connected devices are also looking to secure their API integrations and service delivery models.
We have served more than 500 clients across multiple industries. Currently, TAC Security offers its range of cybersecurity solutions to more than 150 domain-leading organisations. Our prominent clients include Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, National Payments Corporation of India, HDFC and DHFL Pramerica. We are also working with several national and international government agencies to secure their internal networks and assist in the creation of security-related policies.
What is your hiring and training strategy within TAC Security given there is a lack of enough cybersecurity talent in India?
There is a lack of skilled professionals in the cybersecurity domain. We prefer to hire fresh college graduates as part of our three-step approach to talent management: hire, train and retain. Young professionals are eager to augment their skill set and can, therefore, be trained to learn, unlearn and relearn. Over a period, these professionals imbibe necessary technical skills and gain domain expertise to deal with complex cybersecurity issues.
In addition, we also hire senior cybersecurity professionals on a need-to basis to complement the growing scale of operations. This approach helps to create a sustainable talent pipeline and enables our employees to achieve professional growth in the long term.
We also believe that leading players in the cybersecurity space need to collaborate and take steps to address skill-related challenges. There is a need to create an industry-wide platform to attract and train professionals and help them acquire the necessary skills required in this domain. This can help to ease the shortage of skilled professionals in the industry.
What is the roadmap of TAC Security for the rest of 2020?
We look to consolidate our presence in the cybersecurity domain and build on the success of our sophisticated products and services. The push towards sustainable scale guides our expansion plan and we look to consolidate our presence in key markets such as the US and India. In the coming years, we will also make a dedicated push to gain a firm stronghold in high-growth international markets. We plan to become the preferred cybersecurity partner for more businesses at a global level.
Finally, how can organisations deal with the security challenges in work from home scenario? Are most companies ready to provide safe work from the home setup?
The COVID-19 crisis has compelled all organisations to work remotely in work from home setup, where employees may not operate in a secure network environment. As employees may use insecure connections, the threat of a cyberattack and loss of sensitive data and information looms large.
Hackers and cybercriminals can play with psychological fears due to the coronavirus to invade protected data and systems. Due to imminent threats of a security breach in work from home setup, companies must be extra careful and prepared for malicious attempts. Here are some ways that can help companies deal with security challenges in a remote work setting.
Companies must have a cybersecurity policy that includes remote networking with regular reviews. Security policies must be adequate for multiple workers working remotely and must include the use of personal devices. Companies must also adjust their security tools for a remote work setting.
In case of a security incident, companies must have a clear action plan in place to detect a threat and minimise its impact. Companies must also adopt a suitable backup strategy to secure important data. At the same time, companies must ensure that employees are trained to adhere to security protocols while working remotely.
They must lay clear guidelines and procedures for employees to follow in a remote work setting. Employees must ensure that their home Wi-Fi connection is secure and antivirus software is updated. Personal laptops and devices must have the same security levels and standards as company-owned devices.
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Energy Management Software Firms Get Smarter About Partnerships
Two years ago, there was a flurry of partnership activity in the energy management software market as firms such as CA Technologies, Carbon Systems and Hara teamed up with large global consulting firms and systems integrators such as Fujitsu, Infosys and URS. With many of the software firms short on a global delivery network, it was hoped these partnerships would provide the necessary platform to deliver large scale enterprise-wide implementations. So, how did that work out?
Since the start of 2011, there have been some sizeable deals. In March 2012, Carbon Systems won a contract with Microsoft to provide its software to the IT giant's 600 facilities across 110 countries and in 2011, Verisae won a contract to provide its application to the multi-billion dollar elevator manufacturer, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas. While there are certainly firms actively investing in enterprise-wide solutions, our 2012 global survey of energy leaders showed this applied to less than 25% of large corporates. Facing budgetary constraints, competition from other projects and disengaged CFOs, most firms still focus on single site or multi-site deployments of this type of software.
In response to this trend, energy management software firms have established a new wave of partnerships with energy services firms. Energy services firms have a client-base already committed to energy management and tend to work more at the sub-enterprise scale for multi-national clients. As an example, in November 2012, JouleX partnered with the Energy Solutions Group (ESG) which is the parent company for Building Automation Solutions and Marsh Systems. Similarly, EnergyICT has established partnerships with energy services firms Matrix and SEDAC Energy Management.
For most corporates, energy management is an iterative journey where new services or solutions are introduced and expanded one-by-one. Only once they have proven a success will firms make the next investment. Through teaming up with energy services firms, energy management software firms can gain the foothold necessary before looking to roll-out their product at scale. | <urn:uuid:aee16f0e-0c35-4be5-a670-8f89e0fd5c05> | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | http://www.fierceenergy.com/press-releases/energy-management-software-firms-get-smarter-about-partnerships | 2014-12-21T06:09:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802770742.121/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075250-00135-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948826 | 422 |
CFO Optimism Not As Strong
Chief Financial Officers are beginning to get nervous again about the economy. That’s the latest from a quarterly report by Duke University and C-F-O Magazine.
Six months ago – C-F-Os were talking about increasing full-time employment by 2-percent over the next year. Now it’s more like point-seven percent. Kate O’Sullivan is the deputy editor of C-F-O Magazine. Despite falling optimism, O’Sullivan says things are looking up for people who already have jobs.
Kate O'Sullivan: "Sixty-one percent of firms who cut workers hours will be increasing those hours back to pre-recession levels within the next year if they haven’t already."
And more than 40-percent of C-F-Os surveyed said they will restore 401-K retirement contributions. Public and private companies are also spending money on capital improvements – which could eventually lead to increased employment. | <urn:uuid:c3e3c8ae-3d77-4f74-9cfd-a801cc039157> | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | http://wunc.org/post/cfo-optimism-not-strong | 2015-05-24T07:16:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207927844.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113207-00040-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.94471 | 204 |
December 14, 2018
2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Fee: FREE (bring 1 breakfast food item to donate)
Santa Claus Comes to Seymour for a Very Special Cause!
Friday, December 14, 2018
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join him for cider, cookies, candy canes, and holiday tunes. This special occasion will take you back in time as you have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and maybe share if you’ve been naughty or very nice. In exchange for your photo, we ask that you bring and donate 1 breakfast food item. All food items will be delivered to the IFC Women’s Shelter. Donations should have an extended shelf life without refrigeration. Suggested items include: cereal, instant oatmeal or grits, pop tarts, pancake mix, syrup, jelly, honey, canned fruit, cereal bars, granola and etc. Min: 25/Max: 100 | <urn:uuid:5a45c4f5-2e1f-4474-ab96-75ac328db352> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.orangecountync.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1027 | 2020-09-27T06:39:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400265461.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927054550-20200927084550-00208.warc.gz | en | 0.887067 | 201 |
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