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Pennsylvania remains up for grabs in the presidential election according to the most recent ratings update from the election analysts at Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
In an article published on April 2, Sabato’s Crystal Ball kept Pennsylvania as one of four states in the Toss-Up column for the general election, which is the same rating as their previous rankings.
Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes make it the state with the highest amount of electoral votes placed in this column. Other states included in the category are North Carolina’s 15 electoral votes, Arizona’s 11 electoral votes, Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes, and Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District’s 1 electoral vote.
One of the “key points” listed in the article was that their presidential outlook has not “dramatically revised” from their previous ratings.
Neither party has the 270 electoral votes needed to capture the White House making the overall presidential race as a Toss-Up, although Kyle Kondik writes that Democrats are “nominally ahead now.”
Democrats have 248 electoral votes in their Electoral College tally, while Republicans have 233 electoral votes, and 57 electoral votes in the Toss-Up category.
On Election Day 2016, Pennsylvania was listed as Leans Democrat for the presidential race between Sec. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
While the presidential race is currently listed as a Toss-Up, none of the Congressional races in the state are placed in the same category. The four closest Congressional matchups in the state are for Reps. Matt Cartwright (D-Lackawanna), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks), Scott Perry (R-York), and Susan Wild’s (D-Lehigh) reelection bids with all of them in the “Leans” category to earn another term in office.
Sabato’s Crystal Ball is not alone in characterizing Pennsylvania as a Toss-Up for the general election. The Cook Political Report’s most recent article on the presidential ratings published on March 23 had Pennsylvania as one of six states listed as Toss-Ups for the general election. | <urn:uuid:bad9f4e3-4b17-40ac-ab06-681afa020bc0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.politicspa.com/sabatos-crystal-ball-pa-remains-a-toss-up-for-general-election/94106/ | 2023-10-03T19:33:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511220.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003192425-20231003222425-00888.warc.gz | en | 0.954525 | 449 |
"And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it."
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Dante + Angie are simply the best! They photographed our wedding, and I can't express what a wonderful job they did. Angie the camera ninja caught what apparently was the world's shortest "first kiss," and Dante was practically laying on the dance floor doing a split to get the perfect angle. The photos themselves are everything we hoped for. They invested time into every detail, from staging the decor to capturing candid moments. I swear our pictures could be straight off of Pinterest. Dante + Angie poured their hearts into our photos, and we couldn't be more grateful. They come highly recommended for any occasion.
Dante and Angie take special care to listen to your vision and how you want to capture the essence of your special day. Then they masterfully make it even better!! Not only are they great people but they are great artists!! I simply ❤️ them!!
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Tina Casalino is a professional and published writer and editor as well as a former journalist with 11 years of writing experience ranging from journalism and corporate and internal communications to public relations. She attended San Jose State University and graduated with a BA in English (concentration in career writing) and a minor in journalism. She have published more than 50 articles, ranging from news stories and business profiles to local news and education. She is also an established proofreader, and has worked with small business owners as well as larger organizations such as Net Impact, Numi Organic Tea and the YMCA.
Additionally, she's a public relations professional with more than 11 years of experience in writing and editing press releases, product specification sheets, PR plans, company profiles and biographies, business correspondence, pitch letters, testimonial sheets and more. She has done PR for some of the most reputable companies around, including Sony Computer Entertainment, Capcom, VeriSign, MTV and Nickelodean. | <urn:uuid:2a149a0e-66cc-4e35-a3c7-a4d4bd008cac> | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | https://www.sfstation.com/tina-casalinos-writing-proofreading-and-public-relations-services-b24493712 | 2017-07-23T08:35:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424296.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170723082652-20170723102652-00694.warc.gz | en | 0.974133 | 204 |
Calculating a user’s Internet browse time is challenging, because it is difficult to determine whether the user is actually reading the page, just opening or closing the browser, performing another task in a different application with the browser open, or possibly away from the desk entirely with the browser open.
Websense software makes a reasonable approximation of Internet Browse Time based on:
- timestamps from Internet requests made as the user browses Web sites
- the (configurable) Read Time Threshold
- the (configurable) Last Read Time
Websense Express Explorer Reporting combines Internet requests into sessions. A session includes all Internet requests from a particular user where the time between any two requests is less than the Read Time Threshold (3 Minutes by default).
Websense Express Explorer Reporting calculates the time from the first request of the session to the last. Then it adds the Last Read Time to determine the Internet Browse Time.
Suppose a user’s browse time session looks like this:
5/6/2008 6:05:10 AM http://www.espn.com
5/6/2008 6:05:11 AM http://www.espn.com/index.html
5/6/2008 6:05:11 AM http://www.espn.com/banner.gif
5/6/2008 6:05:11 AM http://www.espn.com/soccer.gif
5/6/2008 6:05:11 AM http://www.espn.com/worldcup.gif
5/6/2008 6:05:30 AM http://www.espn.com/worldcup/outcomes.html
5/6/2008 6:05:31 AM http://www.espn.com/worldcup/2006.gif
5/6/2008 6:05:31 AM http://www.espn.com/worldcup/2007.gif
Actual user’s behavior: The user opens the browser and enters www.espn.com at 6:05 on 5/6. One second later, various html objects are downloaded for that site. The user looks at this page for 19 secs, and then clicks the link http://www.espn.com/worldcup/outcomes.html. One second later, more objects are downloaded for that page.
Suppose the user reads this page, and then stops making any Internet requests for more than 3 Minutes (the duration of the Read Time Threshold). Because this break is larger than the Read Time Threshold, the requests shown above are all considered part of one session.
To determine the total time for this session, Websense software calculates the time from the first request (6:05:10) to the last (6:05:31), which is 21 Seconds. Then it adds the Last Read Time (3 Minutes by default) to that time, for a total of 3 Minutes 21 Seconds.
You can configure the Read Time Threshold and Last Read Time in the Database Administration utility in the Reporting Tools portal.
Note that a new session is created for the next group of Internet requests made by the same user.
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If you’re planning a bathroom remodel, remember that contrast is one of the fundamental principles of interior design. A design that uses contrast thoughtfully will be visually interesting, striking and cohesive, while one that lacks contrast will seem flat and lifeless.
To include contrast in your bathroom design plan, play with color, shape and texture for a space that will be eye-catching and timeless. Let’s take a look at five stunning bathroom tiles that will bring the texture and contrast your bathroom needs.
1. Shibusa Porcelain Tile
A unique porcelain tile inspired by bamboo, Shibusa features a wood-look linear texture to contrast the curved and polished surfaces traditionally used in bathrooms. A hex tile option is on-trend, giving the wood-look aesthetic a twist and adding shape and contemporary style to bathroom walls.
2. Touch Porcelain Tile
Linen tile is another way to add unique texture to your bathroom design. Touch is one such tile, with a visual texture and tactile look. Several neutral color options are perfect for giving your bathroom subtle, soft contrast when you don’t want to get too bold. Plus, the fabric-like texture instantly adds a sense of warmth and comfort, ensuring your bathroom doesn’t feel cold and sterile.
3. Unica Porcelain Tile
If you love the look of natural stone, Unica is a porcelain lookalike that uses Digital Print Technology to closely emulate the appearance and texture of real stone. With an unexpected style that blends marble and cement looks, use Unica tile to add sophistication and a cool yet natural feel.
4. 3D Ceramic Tile
Multi-dimensional shape options make 3D a versatile choice for adding lots of texture to your bathroom walls. Create a chic, elegant accent wall behind the bathtub or use it on shower walls for a sleek look. Choose from Blade, Ribbon, Twist and Wave styles to achieve different aesthetics and bring life to white bathroom walls.
5. Castle Brick
There’s nothing cooler than an exposed brick wall, but real brick isn’t really a practical choice for the bathroom. Up the ante on your tiled bathroom design with a brick-look porcelain tile like Castle Brick. Five color choices with beautiful, natural-looking variety give this tile a classic, on-trend aesthetic that adds unexpected texture to the bathroom. This is also a great way to include color in your bathroom design, instead of simply painting the walls.
Bathroom Design Inspiration
For more bathroom tile design inspiration, check out our photo gallery of gorgeous bathroom designs. You might see something you love, and the gallery is full of good examples of how to use texture to create contrast in your bathroom.
Once you have a few favorite tiles, see how they’ll look before you make a commitment with our versatile online design tool, Just Imagine Visualizer. Just Imagine lets you compare different tile options in a virtual room scene to get a better sense of how they’ll transform your bathroom. | <urn:uuid:78cfbd64-e81a-4d51-b359-6f36f2497014> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | https://www.arizonatile.com/5-textured-tiles-for-a-stunning-bathroom-design/ | 2022-11-27T15:11:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710409.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20221127141808-20221127171808-00210.warc.gz | en | 0.88574 | 626 |
MIDTOWN VILLAGE — Opa's backyard Drury Beer Garden is hosting a Spring Kickoff Party this Saturday, April 30, from 1-4 p.m. New this season:
- Feast options - choose between a mussels feast ($25 a head) or a pig roast ($35 a head), slow roasted for four hours
- Retro Game Night - Every Monday at 5 p.m., the Garden will have Nintendo 64 and NES available for up to four players at a time to play on their large flatscreen televisions. Free.
- BBQ - Every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m., chef Bobby Saritsoglou will offer a rotating and seasonal selection of backyard and street food items, all for, at most, $5.
HEADHOUSE SQUARE — This Sunday, May 1, is Headhouse Farmers' Market's 10th birthday, and they're celebrating opening day (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) with Shellbark Hollow Farm baby goats, photo booth ops, live music, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thereafter, the farmers' market will host a slew of events through December, starting with a chef tour and brunch by Ela's Jason Cichonski. | <urn:uuid:db7f3ccf-c52c-4ec3-998c-53d15bd165bd> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://philly.eater.com/2016/4/28/11529308/drury-beer-garden-headhouse-farmers-market | 2021-09-23T18:08:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057427.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923165408-20210923195408-00497.warc.gz | en | 0.909553 | 255 |
Les Figues Press, 2015
It’s a natural tendency to summarize, to distill entire constellations of events and details into a single swallow of information. Near the beginning of Coyote, Colin Winnette’s protagonist attempts just this, saying “I tell the same story every time: we put her to bed, and when we woke up she was gone.” The “she” in question is the young daughter of the story’s two main characters, who vanishes in the night with no clear explanation. What follows, what makes up the rest of the story, are all the murky details filtered out of that simple synopsis: a curious detective, a bathroom filled with bees, a toxic marriage, and an imperfect memory.
Winnette’s narrative comfortably weaves back and forth through the timeline, from shortly after the disappearance, to before, to several months later, seemingly at random. As the mother says, “My thoughts are always turning elsewhere.” Still, there’s an occasional refrain, a question posed to resituate the reader: “What was our daughter like?” When the question first appears, it’s presented with a concise list of characteristics: “She preferred her water warm. She wasn’t scared of anything, even the coyotes.” But as the story progresses and the parents try so hard to keep their daughter’s memory alive, more particulars slip from their grasp, until halfway through the book the question appears on a page by itself, unanswerable and infuriating.
Tucked inside the larger narrative is a story of domestic abuse. Physical violence is a constant presence, tugging from below like an undertow and occasionally breaking the surface, yet nothing so clear cut as a victim/victimizer relationship takes form. Husband and wife both take turns as the instigator, attacking one another with equal malice if not in equal measure.
Every so often a new piece of information portends the possibility of a straightforward explanation, only to reveal another set of questions. The mother stumbles upon a pair of bodies, but their deaths are decidedly unrelated to her daughter’s disappearance. The detective on the case is an enigma, unknown by the other police officers. The mother cannot even say for sure what day she gave birth to her daughter.
With Coyote, his fourth book, Winnette is just beginning to hit his stride, carving out his own place in the landscape of contemporary literature. Sharp and delicate, this story is as fragmented as the narrator’s shattered frame of mind, all the more satisfying for its uncertainties.
Thomas Michael Duncan writes fiction, fact, opinion, and the occasional bit of nonsense. A recent escapee of upstate New York, he lives in Lexington, South Carolina. You can haunt him on twitter @ThomasMDuncan. | <urn:uuid:b460c526-0952-4ab4-860c-221d168c9b66> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://blog.pshares.org/review-coyote-by-colin-winnette/ | 2023-11-29T18:59:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100135.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129173017-20231129203017-00001.warc.gz | en | 0.956058 | 594 |
Ashok gehlot, Latest News
Ashok Gehlot is an Indian politician, currently serving his third term as Chief Minister of Rajasthan since December 2018. He is former Congress Party's national general secretary and in-charge of organizations and training from March 2018 to 23 January 2019.
Gehlot vs Pilot: After Selja, Shivakumar calls on Raj CM
Jaipur, Aug 3 A day after Congress' Haryana unit chief Kumari Selja made a surprise visit to Rajasthan ... ...
Gehlot's dinner diplomacy to convey 'all is well' in Raj
Jaipur, July 30 Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hosted a dinner for the Congress MLAs at his official residence ... ...
Raj Cong MLAs register their grievances with Ajay Maken
Jaipur, July 28 A number of Congress MLAs in Rajasthan registered their grievances against the functioning of some ... ...
Maken starts one-on-one dialogue with Congress MLAs in Rajasthan
Jaipur, July 28 Rajasthan Congress in-charge Ajay Maken reached Jaipur on Wednesday and immediately got on to the ... ...
Pilot rushes to Delhi ahead of Maken's meeting with Congress MLAs
Jaipur, July 27 Rajasthan's former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday went to Delhi, a day before ... ...
To put house in order, Venugopal, Maken to meet Rajasthan PCC office-bearers today in Jaipur
All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal and party's in-charge of Rajasthan Ajay Maken are scheduled to meet Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office-bearers on Saturday, said sources. ...
Maken's retweet backing Sidhu sends trigger speculation about pilot
Jaipur, July 19 Amid the ongoing tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy, Sachin ... ...
Raj takes pride in inspirational success stories of RAS qualifiers
Jaipur, July 18 The social media is buzzing since July 13 sharing the success stories of Rajasthan Administrative ... ...
Rajasthan Health Minister backs population control bill, says time has come for 'Hum do, humare ek'
Speaking in the favour of Population Control Bill, Rajasthan Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma on Wednesday said it is the time when the country needs to think about population control while adding the slogan "Hum do, humare ek". ...
Claiming shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, Rajasthan demands additional doses from Centre
Rajasthan Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma on Wednesday said that there is a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in the state and the Centre must provide an adequate supply of doses. ... | <urn:uuid:d382d1b9-092c-4a2e-bc25-9aa18810648f> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://english.lokmat.com/topics/ashok-gehlot/ | 2021-08-05T01:20:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155268.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20210805000836-20210805030836-00200.warc.gz | en | 0.931603 | 595 |
What's the best way to iterate over a stack in Python?
a = [1,2,3,4] while (len(a) > 0) print a.pop() # prints 4, 3, 2, 1 in sequence
I couldn't find an
isempty method, and checking the length each time seems wrong somehow.
The usual convention for containers is that they are True while not empty and False when empty, so you can just do:
Use the list as a boolean condition which evaluates to
Not only is this more concise, it is also more efficient (1.49ms vs 1.9ms for a list of 10,000) since it only has to check if there is a first element:
You can also use
Or in one line:
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ob Lowe is set to star in new crime drama "Wild Bill".
The Hollywood star will take on the role of US police chief Bill Hixton who decides to move to Lincolnshire with his teenage daughter to escape recent painful memories in their lives.
In an announcement from ITV, Hixton is "whip-smart, acerbic and unstoppable" in the six part series.
Rob - who will also be an executive producer on the drama - said: "As an actor, Wild Bill is a larger than life character who's outrageously articulate, has nothing to lose and revels in being an American fish out of water.
"As an executive producer, I'm excited to work with such talented partners and to come back to work in the UK, which I always love."
The series has been created by David Griffiths, who previously wrote "Collateral Damage" and "The Hunted", which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tommy Lee Jones respectively.
Meanwhile, Jim Keeble and Dudi Appleton - who both worked on "Silent Witness" - will write the script and also serve as showrunners.
In a statement, they admitted they penned the series with their leading man already in mind with "Brexit Britain" also at the forefront.
They said: ""Wild Bill" gives us a chance to write about modern Britain and modern crime through unique eyes. We wrote this for Rob Lowe, for his smart-talking, anarchic, soulful voice.
"Displacing Rob in Brexit Britain and specifically in Boston, Lincolnshire allows us to tell stories that are leftfield and unexpected. We wanted to write something that couldn't take place anywhere else, or at any other time." | <urn:uuid:48f74ce9-f389-4a44-b8e9-50a7b391ae3b> | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | https://www.zaptv.co.uk/news/32575/rob-lowe-starring-in-itv-crime-drama-wild-bill | 2018-12-16T07:23:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827281.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216051636-20181216073636-00012.warc.gz | en | 0.968493 | 349 |
Re: Bubble Buster
I should have described what it is. It is a spray that you put on the wrap. Here is the description. Mud Hole is selling it. They won't let me copy a picture.
"Tired of getting bubbles in your epoxy? Then CRB Bubble Buster™ is for you!
Specially formulated for rod builders to release and help remove the bubbles that occur when applying 2-part epoxy finish to your rods. CRB Bubble Buster™ works by releasing the surface tension of the 2-part epoxy, allowing the encapsulated bubbles to rise and burst. The CRB Bubble Buster™ leaves no residue after application and works with all brands of 2-part rod finish epoxy.
CRB Bubble Buster™ is perfect for when the use of an open flame (i.e. flaming of the finish) is not an option schools, apartments, offices and other areas where an open flame is dangerous or not desirable.
Easy Application apply any 2 part epoxy rod finish to your custom rod and allow to level, position the CRB Bubble Buster™ easy spray bottle approximately 6 to 8 away from the epoxy surface and pump one spray to each side of the finished area.
CRB Bubble Buster™ is offered in a 2oz easy spray bottle. Flammable, keep away from open flame" | <urn:uuid:0eac71e6-1b5a-42fa-ae87-ba77ec90c098> | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/86681-post4.html | 2017-02-21T17:15:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170794.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00227-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.900659 | 274 |
Mother, boyfriend face charges after kids found in filth
Police received a call about a possible burglary only to find six children living in a filthy abandoned home in the Portland neighborhood.
Their mother, Debra Combs, and her boyfriend, Christopher Strickland, were arrested.
Police said the conditions the children were forced to live in were absolutely deplorable.
"She is a good person and she's really a great mother. She's just going through some hard times," said Debra Combs' sister, Carrie Combs.
Police said her sister's six kids, all under 11, were found sleeping on a dirty floor and sharing a bowl as their toilet.
We're told they were all crammed into an abandoned home on Bank Street that has no electricity and no water.
Police reports indicate the entire house was covered in filth.
Carrie Combs said she had no idea her nieces and nephews were living in such disgusting conditions.
"I didn't know they were staying in an abandoned house, no. She told me she was staying with a friend," Carrie Combs said.
Carrie Combs said she isn't sure why her sister and Strickland lied about their desperate situation.
"She was working and then she lost her job and she was getting unemployment and she had lost that. And she just doesn't have no income or nothing like that," Carrie Combs said.
Carrie Combs said she was willing to take in her sister's six kids, who all seemed to be doing OK.
"They came here Friday or Saturday night and left yesterday," Carrie Combs said.
Debra Combs and Strickland now face six counts of wanton endangerment.
The charges left Carrie Combs to question whether her sister is the great parent she thought she was.
"I really don't know what to think," she said.
Both suspects are still in jail.
Strickland faces an additional charge of burglary because police said he kicked in the door to the vacant house.
All six children have been taken to the Home of the Innocents. | <urn:uuid:9f972a43-d227-4699-9762-9203dfccdfb4> | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | https://www.wlky.com/article/mother-boyfriend-face-charges-after-kids-found-in-filth-3/3744720 | 2018-09-20T19:40:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156554.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20180920175529-20180920195929-00459.warc.gz | en | 0.992382 | 437 |
In Santa Fe’s Railyard District, in a soaring repurposed warehouse outfitted in concrete, glass, exposed wood, and chrome, you’ll find Evoke Contemporary, one of about 10 contemporary art galleries in the area. Evoke stands out for its focus on representational art with a contemporary edge, especially figurative and landscape works. “We offer a wide range of styles within those parameters, everything from realism to abstract expressionism,” notes co-founder Kathrine Ericsson, who opened the gallery in 2009. “Our mission is simply to present contemporary work that’s provocative and compelling.”
From the outset, Ericsson decided to represent no more than 20 artists at a time so that they could promote each artist with the time and attention to detail they prefer to give. Of the 20 artists currently featured in the gallery, about 15 of them have been with Evoke since the beginning. Evoke’s gallery artists are a diverse mix, including Javier Marin, Alice Leora Briggs, Kent Williams, and Jeremy Mann, and Ericsson says they often invite guest artists to participate in group shows to offer an even more varied selection from time to time.
Evoke’s diversity even extends to outsider art, embodied in the work of Nicholas Herrera. This artist exemplifies all of the qualities the gallery looks for. He’s got an incredibly fascinating life story, and his experiences are reflected in the deeply spiritual work he creates from materials like recycled metal, wood, bronze, natural pigments, and other media. His work is truly compelling, often commenting on social issues related to the life and culture of rural New Mexico, to religious issues rooted in the Santeria tradition, and to political issues that affect us all.
Another Evoke artist who draws upon her life story as well as broader social issues for inspiration is Soey Milk, and Evoke is about to host the first solo exhibition of Milk’s work in Santa Fe, opening May 26. Of Korean descent, Milk is calling the show “Kiokada,” which means “to remember,” and she’s created a new body of work that carries all of the hallmarks of her trademark style—masterful technique combined with a mysterious, edgy, introspective, and sometimes playful narrative. Ericsson notes that Milk has such a huge following that they’ve had to revert to a drawing system, where collectors will be given the opportunity to purchase works in advance of the show. “She’s so popular that I’m sure all of the work will be sold before the opening,” says Ericsson, “but we obviously want everyone to have the opportunity to see her art.”
Although Evoke Contemporary features young and emerging talents like Milk along with well-established artists like Herrera, whose work is already included in more than 30 museums, Ericsson says they all have exceptional quality in common. “As a gallerist, I’m putting art in front of collectors,” she explains, “and they trust me and come to me for assistance with their collections. So, when we select artists for the gallery, we have those collectors in mind. We ask ourselves, Will this work be important in art history?”
An opening reception for Soey Milk’s exhibition, Kiokada, is scheduled for May 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., and the exhibition will be on view until June 24. Evoke Contemporary is located at 550 South Guadalupe St. in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For more information about other upcoming exhibitions, visit their website at evokecontemporary.com.
Jennifer King is a marketer, artist, writer, and entrepreneur. A long-time student of art marketing and the fine art industry, she currently provides art marketing services and coaching to visual artists through her company, Connect Artist Marketing. Learn more at www.connectartistmarketing.com.
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The Rival is a classic mesh-back trucker with a twist. This women's cap is made from a subtle, two-tone, wintery wool blend fabric, adding rich texture to the sporty look. Inside is a hidden surprise: The interior features a mod panda bear print.
Selected color: Turquoise
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SPRINGFIELD, MO. (Sept. 3, 2019) – Loren Hill and The Smoking Hills BBQ team have long been one of the nation’s best on the KCBS circuit. But they’ve been off the trail for the last couple of months, since Loren suffered a massive heart attack in July.
Thankfully, Loren is on the road to recovery. On Episode 33 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we visit with the past American Royal Grand Champion and World Food Championships winner about the health scare – and his comeback to competition cooking.
With the American Royal just 10 days away, we also chat with another former Grand Champion at one of the world’s iconic BBQ events. Eric Burkhart tells us about Uncle Bub’s BBQ’s preparation for the Royal and his next competition BBQ class, coming up next month at Code 3 Spices in Collinsville, Illinois.
We hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend.
Until next week, please support our sponsors: Smithfield, Blues Hog, Affordable Income Tax & Payroll, The SLABS BBQ Sauces & Rubs and Colaw RV. | <urn:uuid:dcc7ec11-3250-42e9-96e9-e29db287d887> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | https://tailgateguysbbq.com/2019/09/03/tailgate-guys-bbq-show-podcast-episode-33-loren-hill-eric-burkhart/ | 2020-05-25T20:32:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347389355.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525192537-20200525222537-00103.warc.gz | en | 0.929521 | 236 |
On Tuesday evening, November 29, over 200 women gathered at the latest Brave New Workshop location in downtown Minneapolis to launch a new association: Women Leading in Technology (WLiT). Run by a volunteer steering committee and with the support of MHTA, its board, and community sponsors, the group aims to be an open and supportive community for the advancement of women in technology leadership positions in Minnesota.
In the weeks before the launch event, buzz about the event reached beyond the high-tech community to healthcare, consulting and marketing professionals. Over 240 registered for the launch party, which included a presentation on innovation and culture by Dr. Jacqueline Byrd of Creatrix, Inc.
Margaret Anderson Kelliher, president of MHTA, says that when she was in politics she did not think she could find a work environment where there were fewer women. “That was until I attended a high tech event and when I went to the women’s restroom, the lights turned on because no one had been in there recently.” It was a light bulb moment for her, too.
“We’re seeing a hunger for women to connect in this space – women who have been on the leading edge of the technology industry to share their learnings with other women and help them succeed. Any time you see a field where there’s a need for that community-building around identity to grow in the field, it’s important to help people program a space around that,” says Kelliher. “Individual companies have their own great groups, but what is missing is cross-pollination across groups – and that is a place where MHTA can help.”
Amanda Downs, enterprise account executive at EMC Corporation and WLiT co-chair, introduced the principles of the association, which she said “is still in the formation stage.” At the core will be personal networking, professional development training and a focus on advancing all women in technology.
“So far, there is nothing that we have ruled out,” explained Kelliher before the event. “We want to be very organic and authentic to the Minnesota community. So we’re open to how it develops.”
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Syracuse, NY -- A suspect in an early morning purse snatching Monday near Armory Square was taken into custody on the rooftop of a building a couple of blocks away, Syracuse police said.
Frederick Russell, 38, of 613 Otisco St., was charged with robbery, a felony, and assault and criminal mischief, both misdemeanors, after police removed him from the roof of Case Supply Inc., 109 Wyoming St.
Police were called at 12:38 a.m. to the 400 block of West Fayette Street, where a 22-year-old Auburn woman said an man attempted to grab her purse but was unsuccessful. An officer responding to the scene spotted a man matching the suspect’s description inside the fence at Case Supply.
While officers were searching the building, Officer Chad King heard a noise from the roof and spotted a man’s head in a hoodie looking over the edge. King gave several orders for the man to stand up and surrender before the man complied.
Russell told police he was a crack addict and took a bus to South West and West Fayette streets with a plan to get money anyway he could, police records state. He saw the woman and tried to grab her purse but she fought him off and he just walked away, records state. | <urn:uuid:b362e6e3-c714-43f8-a641-e6ac79e751d0> | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/syracuse_man_wanted_in_purse_s.html | 2015-03-03T07:29:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936463122.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074103-00268-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.979536 | 265 |
KARACHI: Z2C Limited, the parent company of Starcom Pakistan, MediaVest, Brainchild Communications Pakistan, Blitz Advertising, and Starcrest Communications, has promoted Fatima Hyder to the role of group chief strategy officer (CSO).
The full-service advertising agency made the internal hire in order to steer vertical integration projects at Z2C Limited which include bSecure, bSports, and an upcoming data and measurement project from conception to execution. She will be stress-testing new group projects for viability with a team of project leads and financial analysts.
This includes the sports monetisation division at Z2C Limited, which initiated the Pakistan Super League in 2015, which works with internal & external teams to create & manage sports leagues for a range of popular games such as volleyball and kabaddi, with sources telling Profit the group is exploring soccer and eSports as well.
“Her ability to think linearly makes her best suited to the role,” said Raihan Merchant, chairman of Z2C Limited, in a statement to Profit. “She has a proven track record of exceeding expectations [and an] unparalleled ability to think logically and apply critical thinking to all agency briefs along with a superior ability to weave a story [or] narrative [which has] been an essential component in our new business wins and will be a critical component in helping her excel in her new role.”
Speaking to Profit, Merchant said that Hyder has won over 50 per cent of new business pitches, has managed the dual role of head of Lahore and planning director for a year and a half and has successfully increased Lahore’s digital billings by over 100pc.
“She has successfully led and won our first piece of PR business – Samsung – which opened the door for incremental PR clients,” he said. “She reestablished our superior planning offering on long-standing clients such as Coca-Cola and transitioned several local clients towards a more strategic approach to media planning with the support of a solid team.”
Merchant told Profit that Hyder developed a proprietary agency integrated marketing communications process for clients that don’t have one to avail, adding that she revamped the management trainee programme to include planning fundamentals thereby ensuring the programme continues to be superior to any other in the market.
“The company is headed on an exciting new journey, doubling down on new sources of audience data that will allow us to offer our clients exclusive access to the same,” said Merchant. “Fatima is a critical member of that journey bridging her 17+ years of media experience with the new age technologies and platforms we are exploring to develop a truly unique offering for our clients.”
A graduate of York University in 2003, Hyder joined Mindshare in Canada as a media assistant. She went on to join Omnicom in Dubai, starting with OMD and then with PHD for nearly five years. She then returned to Mindshare in Canada as a planning manager for two years before making her first switch to the Publicis Groupe in 2012 with a strategic role at MediaVest. In 2016, she joined Brainchild Communications Pakistan as a planning director, a role which she has held for four years to date.
The appointment of Hyder at Z2C Limited is part of a group wide initiative to accelerate diversity and inclusion, with nearly a dozen promotions and appointments across the holding company and its subsidiaries.
These include appointing Benish Irshad as chief operating officer (CEO) at Starcom Pakistan and three key promotions: Urooj Hussain was named head of MediaVest after nearly eight consecutive years, Fizzah Shahid was promoted to associate director, and Eisha Salim was functionally promoted to business lead for MediaVest. | <urn:uuid:7ff73f10-a5d3-42bc-be39-feeafe30acd2> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/10/31/z2c-limited-promotes-fatima-hyder-to-group-chief-strategy-officer/ | 2023-01-30T20:44:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499829.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130201044-20230130231044-00477.warc.gz | en | 0.963745 | 773 |
The stunning horses with magnificent manes gallop through the snowy blizzards of Russian winter. This miniature lacquer box was hand painted in Palekh style and it features the beloved Russian troyka scene (three horses) The painting is initialed by an artist.
This box is 2.0"L x 1.5"W x 1.0"H
Materials: Paper-mache, tempera paint, lacquer, hinge.
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Pantone recently announced the color of the year– Radiant Orchid, a blend of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones. With the new year right around the corner, many are wondering what the impact of this captivating hue will be on home decor trends for 2014. Check out some of 3 Day Blinds favorite uses of Radiant Orchid in the home:
Get the Look! Sofa: Small cafe sofa- Sofa & Stuff; Throw: DKNY urban tide throw- Donna Karan Home; Pendant light: Magenta black plaid pattern pendant- Zazzle; Rug: Safavieh paradise purple viscose rug- Overstock.com; Pillow: Steve Madden Skylar oblong decorative pillow- Bed Bath & Beyond. Curtains and Draperies: 3 Day Blinds– Latticework Lilac, Encore Violet, Glamour Orchid, Penelope Grape.
At 3 Day Blinds we sell blinds but we don’t turn a blind eye to the needs of our community. As a company we are passionate about service and support for where we live and work and for those in need, seeking to enhance the well-being of people and communities. We are proud that our contributions and volunteer efforts help create strong communities- check out how 3 Day Blinds gave back this holiday season:
Holiday Food Drive- Orange County Food Bank
This holiday season 3 Day Blinds teamed up with Orange County Food Bank, a local non-profit with a mission to provide necessitates to a network of food charities. Thanks to the generous donations from 3 Day Blinds employees we surpassed our donation goal and could not be more excited share these items with our local community.
Providence Health Services-Providence O’Christmas Trees
Giving back to the community extends beyond our corporate office efforts and many 3 Day Blinds employees are involved with a variety of charities and non-profits. For the past ten years, 3 Day Blinds Design Consultant Lisa Wise has volunteered numerous hours each holiday season to designing trees for auction, with a goal of raising money for Providence Senior and Community Services.The theme of all three events were focused on celebrating Jimi Hendriz. Collectively, Lisa and other volunteers raised close to one million dollars! Lisa stated, “it was a huge honor for me to be chosen to design this tree on behalf of Janie Hendrix in support of Providence Senior and Community Services.” 3 Day Blinds even got to play a small part in Lisa’s immaculate tree, the skirt is made from 3 Day Blinds Drapery fabric Casablanca Weathered.
3 Day Blinds Design Consultant Lisa Wise and her immaculate tree she decorated.
A tribute to Jimi Hendrix –
Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. This energizing and colorful tree pays tribute to Jimi’s vibrant soul and talented career.
Left- Lisa Wise, Right- Janie Hendrix
3 Day Blinds is fortunate to have great employees who have integrated giving back to the community into their daily lives. As 2013 comes to a close, we look forward to the new philanthropic efforts our team members take on this new year.
Holiday Infographic: Get your home ready for the holidays!
The holiday season often elicits feelings of happiness, and love as people look forward to spending time with joy ones. Though positive emotions dominate during the season, many people feel stressed and overwhelmed- especially if you are hosting guests! Preparing the holiday meal is one thing, but getting your home looking its best for when friends and family arrive, that can be a challenge this time of year. Follow these easy tips from 3 Day Blinds on how to get your home holiday ready in no time! | <urn:uuid:e7bc37c7-a534-4f3c-9c32-951e7874284c> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://blog.3dayblinds.com/2013/12/ | 2017-12-18T22:14:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948627628.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20171218215655-20171219001655-00089.warc.gz | en | 0.907423 | 796 |
Reflection: Definition, Laws of Reflection and Multiple Reflections (explained with diagram)!
When light falls on an object, some of it bounces off the object. The bouncing off of light at a surface is called reflection. All surfaces reflect light. How well a surface reflects light depends upon the nature of the surface. Shiny, smooth surfaces such as a mirror reflect light better than dull, rough surfaces such as a wall or a sheet of paper.
When a beam of light falls on a smooth surface, the rays of the beam are reflected in a particular direction and remain parallel to each other. This is known as regular reflection. Since the rays are reflected in an orderly fashion, the image formed is clear.
When a beam strikes an uneven surface, its rays are reflected in different directions. This is called diffuse reflection or irregular reflection. Since the reflected rays get diffused, or spread, in different directions, we see a hazy image or no image at all.
Reflection from a plane mirror is an example of regular reflection. A mirror is made by coating a thin layer of aluminium or silver at the back of a glass sheet. The layer of metal is extremely smooth and forms the reflecting surface of the mirror. The smooth surface ensures that the light falling on it undergoes regular reflection. That is why you see a clear, bright image of an object in a mirror.
Apart from mirrors, images are formed by shiny surfaces like those of metal utensils. Since the surface of a utensil is not as smooth as that of a mirror, the rays reflected from its surface get diffused (Figure 12.2). Therefore, the image formed is not as clear and bright as that formed by a mirror. Also, as the surface of a utensil gets scratched with use, the reflections from its surface get more diffused. So, the image formed gets hazier.
Terms related to reflection:
Before you learn more about reflection, you need to know some terms related to reflection. A ray of light falling on a surface is called the incident ray. And the ray of light reflected off the surface is called the reflected ray.
Figure 12.3 shows the reflection of a ray of light which falls on a smooth surface at O. O is called the point of incidence of the ray. AO is the incident ray and OB is the reflected ray. ON is the perpendicular to the surface at O. It is called the normal to the surface at the point of incidence.
The angle made by the incident ray with the normal is called the angle of incidence (i). The angle made by the reflected ray with the normal is called the angle of reflection (r).
Laws of reflection:
The reflection of light follows two laws:
1. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
2. The incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence lie in the same plane.
We often express the first law in short as <i = <r. It is clear from Figure 12.3 that since <i = <r, <AOX = <BOY. In other words, in the case of reflection from a plane surface, the incident ray and the reflected ray make equal angles with the surface.
1. Let us make a source of rays for verifying the laws of reflection. Make a slit on a thick piece of paper and use it to cover the shiny side of a small mirror. Shine a torch on the slit. Light passing through the slit and reflecting off the mirror will form a ‘ray’. Another source of rays is a ‘ray box’. To make one, remove the top of a cardboard box and cut a window on the bottom. Make a slit on a piece of chart paper and fix it over the window. Shine a torch on the slit to get a ray of light.
2. Draw a straight line XY on a sheet of paper (Figure 12.4). Stand a mirror upright, with its back surface (its reflecting surface) on the line. Let a ray of light from your ray source fall on the mirror. The ray will get reflected.
Trace the incident and reflected rays, and then remove the mirror. Produce the rays to meet XY at O. Draw a normal to XY at O, and measure the angles of incidence and reflection with a protractor. Repeat this experiment a number of times. Each time rotate the sheet with the mirror on it so that the incident ray falls at different angles on the mirror. You will find that in each case <i = <r.
In this activity, the incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence lie on the plane of the sheet of paper. Repeat the activity by putting the sheet at the edge of a table and folding down the sheet near O. This time the reflected ray will not fall on the folded part, because it is in a different plane.
Image formed by a plane mirror:
When we hold a pencil in front of a plane mirror, we see its image. Rays of light from the pencil fall on the mirror and get reflected. When the reflected rays enter our eyes, we see an image of the pencil. The rays seem to be coming from a position behind the mirror, and we see the image of the pencil there.
But if we keep a screen behind the mirror, the image will not be formed on it. As you know, an image that cannot be formed on a screen is called a virtual image. So, one property of the image formed by a plane mirror is that it is a virtual image. Another property is that the image is erect (upright).
How far behind a plane mirror is the image formed? To find out, do the following activity.
Stand a sheet of clear glass upright between two thick books or wooden blocks. Light a candle and place it on one side of the glass. The glass acts like a plane mirror. You will see a faint image of the candle behind the glass. Take another candle of the same size, but do not light it.
Place it behind the glass in such a way that it merges with the image of the first candle. This puts the second candle at the location of the image, and makes it appear to be lighted (Figure 12.6). Measure the distances between the glass sheet and the candles.
Repeat the experiment a number of times. Each time place the first candle in a new position and the second candle at the location of the image. In all cases you will find that the two candles are at an equal distance from the glass sheet.
The activity shows that for reflection from a plane mirror, the image is formed as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it. In other words, the distances of the image and the object from the mirror are equal.
Shaving mirrors and rear-view mirrors of vehicles are curved mirrors. If you place an object close to a shaving mirror, its image will be larger than the object. And if you place the object in front of a rear-view mirror, its image will be smaller. But if you place the object in front of a plane mirror, the image formed will be of the same size as the object.
In the image formed by a plane mirror, the left and right sides get reversed. This sideways (lateral) change is called lateral inversion. If you part your hair on the left, your image in a plane mirror will have the parting on the right.
The hands of a clock in the 3 o’clock position appears to be in the 9 o’clock position in the image. A right arrow becomes a left arrow, the letter ‘d’ becomes ‘b’, ’p’ becomes ‘q’ and so on. That is why the letters of the word ambulance are written laterally inverted in front of an ambulance. This makes the word appear the correct way round in rear-view mirrors.
Now that you have learnt about the properties of the image formed by a plane mirror, you can say that the image is:
(c) Laterally inverted,
(d) Of the same size as the object, and
(e) At the same distance from the mirror as the object.
A plane mirror forms an image of an object placed before it. This is the result of a single reflection of light. What happens if the object is placed between two mirrors that are at an angle to each other? Let us find out.
Stand two mirrors upright, at right angles to each other. Draw an arrow as shown in the picture and place it between the mirrors (Figure 12.8). How many images do you see? Do all the images show lateral inversion?
Each of the mirrors will form an image due to reflection. Each of these images is formed by a single reflection [Figure 12.9 (a)]. These images are laterally inverted. In addition, an image is formed at the edge where the mirrors meet.
This image is formed by rays that get reflected twice [Figure 12.9 (b)]. As a result, this image is not laterally inverted. So, the left and right sides of the arrow and the word ‘left’ appear the correct way round in this image.
What happens when the angle between the mirrors is other than 90°? You will find that as you go on decreasing the angle between the mirrors, the number of images go on increasing.
And when the angle becomes zero, i.e., when the mirrors become parallel to each other, the number of images becomes infinite. That is why when a mirror is held behind your head after a haircut, not only do you see the back of your head, you also see innumerable images of yourself.
The number of images of an object placed between two mirrors can be found from the following formula.
When the angle between the mirrors is 90°, the number of images is (360/90°)-1 = 4-1 = 3. Similarly, when the angle is 60°, the number of images is (360/60°)-1=6-1 = 5.
The kaleidoscope is a device that uses reflections to produce patterns. It consists of mirrors inclined to each other. The mirrors form multiple images of objects in front of them. This creates beautiful patterns, which change when the kaleidoscope is rotated or shaken.
You can make a kaleidoscope with three equal-sized mirror strips. Tape the strips together, with their shiny sides facing inwards, to form a triangular tube. Now tape two sides of a small, transparent polythene pouch to two sides of the tube.
Put small, coloured, transparent (or translucent) things into the pouch. You can put coloured glass (from bangles), beads, pieces cut from drinking straws, etc. Tape the open end of the pouch to the third mirror. Keep the pouch loose enough to allow the things inside it to move easily.
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2011 was a year of change for me. I left a job that I despised. I moved across the country. I decreased my income by 70-80%. I went from spending no time outdoors to working outdoors daily. It’s been amazing how those changes have impacted my personality. I have noticed I am becoming more extroverted, more willing to take risks and more willing to be vulnerable. I am suddenly ok with being noticed. I am so happy that this is the direction my life is heading.
So, it won’t come as a surprise to anyone that knows me that I am a goal setter. The feeling of accomplishing a goal seems to give my life purpose. Unfortunately, that means that when I am not working towards a goal I tend to feel aimless and sometimes get depressed. I have decided that I have some specific things to accomplish this year and to get there, I want to set some goals. So, without further ado…
Trapeze- These goals will require video proof to be considered accomplished, I will post videos as each item is completed.
Catch my hocks salto- This is going to take some work, I need to get more consistent and right now I am opening under the catch trap.
Throw a catchable double.
Choreograph and complete a full routine on silks, static, and double trap.
Glass- To consider these goals accomplished, I will be posting pictures to a lampworking forum that I frequent and to get the opinion of the experts. I’ll post the pictures and reactions here as well.
Learn to fume
Attempt inside/out work
Blog less guarded and more often (1x a week)- being a perfectionist, I don’t like to show myself in any light that is less than flattering, but that stuff is life too. It’s time to bring down my walls. I am not perfect and I shouldn’t represent myself as such, doing so only leads to others unrealistic expectations of me and heartbreak.
Focus on fitness- I have been pretty good about this over the last 6 months. My job and my goals require me to be in strong and in decent shape and I know my weight sometimes holds me back physically and more often mentally, I want that obstacle gone.
Take a life coaching class- I have been thinking about this a lot lately. I think I was meant to teach in some manner. I really enjoy it at the trapeze rig and I feel like I should be doing more instructional stuff in some manner and I think where ever this path leads, a life coaching class will be beneficial.
So, to get these goals accomplished, I will be setting monthly goals that support or become stepping stones for the yearly goals. So, here are my January goals, in no particular order:
Workout 5 days a week
Sit in left and right splits 1 minute a day
Blow glass 4x a week
Take my splits out of lines- I don’t need the lines, it’s a mental thing so it’s time.
Work on a return from the catch- this is one of those things that I let my weight mentally get in the way of. I think I am too heavy to catch, so I am here 5 years later and I have never returned to the bar from a catch.
Well, I am way overdue for a post. Things have been happily busy around here. However, I’m not feeling to wordy today so, I’m gonna let some pics do most of the talking…
There was halloween:
We went to a poker tournament, which Beast took down! In fact, he won the tournament the next night too. He is currently number 1 in the league, w00t!
Then I got to meet a childhood hero, Olympic Gymnast, Shannon Miller. She is currently doing a project called the Seize the Day Experience. She is celebrating each day as a cancer survivor by Seizing the Day with other cancer survivors. One of the experiences was flying on the trapeze. Pop on over to her website to read about the series at http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com/my-journey/seize-the-day.
And, last but definitely not least, I finally got my glass workshop set up:
This has been the result of last week’s tinkering:
Now, I gotta run, it’s flying time. What have you been up to?
I spent the weekend working and it was hot! I struggled a bit on Saturday with the heat, but had no issues on Sunday. I was pulling lines at the trapeze rig- man, I love my job. Unfortunately, I haven’t been flying much because my shoulder has been giving me problems. But, sometimes just hanging around the rig makes me feel good. I have really been trying to get into better shape so I can do more. It’s frustrating because my body loses weight so slowly.
It’s a “money’s tight” kind of weekend so it’s been low key. Along with working I’ve been reading books, mowing the lawn, housework, and catching up on sleep. So, here it is Sunday night and I feel like I have some of my shit in order. We were going to try to get in a “hike” (Florida is FLAT so hike is a relative term) tonight, but the thunderstorms rolled in, killing our plans. I guess it’s time for a workout and a pedicure and another night to bed early!
I was taught to add by two important people in my life. The first was Mrs. Rasmussen, my first grade teacher. I honestly don’t remember much about her and her teaching style. I remember her salt and pepper hair. I also remember that we used objects, like apples, to demonstrate how to add. As with most subjects in school, after learning the basics, the concept stuck and I never had much trouble with math after that. I used basic adding and subtracting in my life without thinking much about it. At least I thought I was using it.
When I was 31, Beast taught me how to add again. He taught me how that basic math that I learned when I was 6 could, or more accurately SHOULD, be applied in relationships. In any type of relationship there are 2 people who interact. All of those interactions are like deposits and withdrawals in a bank account. The good things are deposits and the bad are withdrawals. Obviously for a relationship to be successful, that account should be in the black, not the red. However, we are complicated people with lives full of stress and busy schedules. We make mistakes that may be small withdrawls or large ones. Sometimes it can be a while before we make our next deposit. Maybe a small fee will incur for neglect, but as long as we are not making many or large withdrawals, the account should be stable.
So often in this world we walk around with the attitude of “What have you done for me lately?” We lose sight of all the wonderful things the relationship is built on because we are not getting the attention we believe we deserve or we felt we were done wrong. Often times we throw away a relationship that we shouldn’t or we keep one that should be tossed. If you apply the math, you should know always know where the relationship stands. Is the debt, not recoverable, or is it just a small hit to the bottom line? This system makes a relationship less complicated. I know what I value in a relationship and I let others know what I value. They also know what things have a negative value. If a relationship is often in the red, it is time to walk away. And, of course, if the account is usually in good standing, it’s a keeper. And, when I meet someone who cannot add, I know to keep on walking if possible. If not, I know to be careful to protect myself.
Do you use math in your relationships? Tell me what works for you.
I do not currently own a full length mirror. All of my mirrors only show from the tops of my shoulders up. In fact, in order to see how I look before heading off to work, I have to stand on the bed.
I haven’t stepped on a scale since mid-May.
This may lead you to think that I have a bad body image or am living in denial. Not so fast… it’s turning out to be quite the opposite. Really, this was an accident. I moved out to Florida a month before Beast to find a place to live and help get the trapeze rig set up without my household belongings. Then, when Beast and the mini-beasts moved to Florida, our stuff took it’s sweet little time to make it’s way across this great country of ours. I’m pretty sure it stopped off to see Graceland and Dollywood on the way. Anyhow, my scale and mirrors were packed neatly away in the storage container. And, the house we moved into did not have mirrored closet doors like our last place.
So, I told myself that I would wait for the scale and mirrors. In the meantime 2+ months had passed and, guess what? My negative inner voice (you know the one that tells you how fat you are) didn’t have as much to say. I started feeling better about myself. And, my clothes started loosening. Not being one to accept such success, I started worrying about the jarring experience I would have the next time I accidentally wandered in front of a store window or saw my self in a photo. I thought that not visually weighing myself or actually weighing myself would allow myself to be in denial and cause a lapse in working out or eating right. I eventually let that worry go. Truth was, I ate better and worked out more because I wasn’t constantly telling myself that it was a waste of time, nothing was changing. And, when I accidentally wandered in front of a full length mirror? I was happy to see myself smiling.
I’m not sure how long I’ll go without stepping on that scale, but I learned something from this accidental experiment. Being healthy outside is easier if you are healthy inside as well.
I’ve had to revise my definition of healthy. What’s yours?
So, it’s Labor Day. I’ve been working all weekend so it’s nice that today is a day off. Since it’s Labor Day, I thought it would be good to talk about what I do. I am a trapeze instructor. This job is a dream job for me. I am so thrilled that I get to share my love of trapeze with others. I get to be outside and help encourage others to try something new, exciting, and sometimes scary. The number one priority of my job is to keep people safe. Sometimes I work the safety lines and sometimes I work the board helping people take off.
The best part of my job is watching people stare fear in the face and overcome it. By far, the most common phrase I hear is “I am afraid of heights”. The truth is, according to Wikipedia and other online sources, only 2-5% of the general population suffers from acrophobia or an extreme/irrational fear of flying. However, some polls show the percentage of fear of heights to be in the 40-50% range. When I am working the board I hear it from closer to 80% of people. I regularly see tears, terror and fear in the faces of many people after they climb the ladder to the platform. And after the swing I see triumph, joy, and exhilaration. That is amazing!
Beast has been coming to some of our classes lately to do some photography projects. This is a time lapse photography video of the catching portion of the 10 am class on 9/4/2011. All photos and video created by Beast.
So, do you love what you do and do what you love? If not, what would be your dream job?
Today was a gorgeous Florida day. The temps were 85-95, and there was cloud cover. I had another fun day flying.
I also spent some time today creating a new circuit training workout as the one I’ve been doing is getting stale. I’ve been using the Seconds app on my phone. You enter the intervals and their time and point it at your playlist and viola! You have a trainer. Love it!
So, while I was poking around the interwebs looking for new exercises, I stumbled across this website: http://www.bodyrock.tv/. These workouts are nuts and Zuzana is ripped. I know, with the skimpy outfits and heavy panting, I am not their target market… but I think I’ve found some seriously challenging new workouts. Also, I want that sandbag!
So, yeah. I guess it’s been a while. For a long while I tried to tell myself that I fell off the blogging bandwagon because life got busy. Honestly, I stopped because it was hard to write posts that showed the darkness I was experiencing. I guess I’m kind of like my dogs, they don’t show it when they are hurting, it makes them vulnerable. So, what was hurting me? I placed a lot of weight on what others think. And I was putting others expectations in front of my own. The area in my life that this was most prevalent was work. Work has always been a big part of my life, I used my position and pay scale as part of my identity. It’s hard to not make your work a big part of who you are. It’s 1/3 of your day after all. But, what if you are miserable in that job? I hit a moment of clarity after a 96 hour work week including a 20 hour work day. I realized that I was barely surviving life and making my life decisions based on what I thought other people wanted or expected of me. It occurred to me that if those people were the kind of people I want in my life, then their only expectation of me should be for me to be happy. I left my job the next day. That was 6 months ago.
Since then, I have moved across the country to Jacksonville, Florida with Beast. And, I have taken a job as a trapeze instructor. I miss my friends and family in San Diego, but I am really enjoying my new life. I look forward to going to work, in fact I love my job at Trapeze High Florida. I have been fortunate enough to be able to focus my time here on chasing joy. I have been doing a lot of flying, working at the rig, and focusing on getting healthy, emotionally and physically. I have days (like today) where I want to lay on the couch like a zombie, but those are coming less often. I am very lucky to have Beast who is supportive and pushy. He wants the trapeze school to be a success so that I can continue to do what I love. He is happy when I tear up while telling him that I love my job. He has made a lot of sacrifices for me to have the life I have, so have I. I guess no one said being happy is easy, but I think it’s worth it.
I will be posting with more regularity, with my new life, I have a lot to say. Expect pictures, recipes, and general babbling. It’s good to be back!
Work was getting stressful. Thursday, February 10, 2005 was a rough day. It was almost 7pm, I was still at work and I was exhausted. The Beast, formerly know as QA K, had come by to say hi. At that point, Infant Developer (ID) delivered some bad news to me about a project that was not going as planned (more accurately a project he had royally screwed up) and my eyes welled up with tears. Seeing this, QA K distracted ID with a bright shinny object and made motions at me: You, me, drinks, get’n the fuck outta here! Knowing this was the opportunity I had dreamed about (while doodling hearts on my notebook and writing Mrs. Jenferner Beast over and over) I jumped up, shut off my pc and grabbed my purse in one fluid motion.
We met at Chili’s where we proceeded to order food we couldn’t eat. We stared at it with absolutely no appetite. Really, the last time a crush caused me to lose my appetite was when I was 14! We finally gave up on trying to eat and spent a lot of time looking at each other and drinking nervously. It’s been said before but I’m gonna say it again, we were fully retarded! At some blurry point in the conversation Beast grabbed my hand. My heart stopped. That was the end of the beginning. | <urn:uuid:c53a79e3-4bf7-4826-b5fc-787ffdbbc03b> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://www.jenferner.com/blog/ | 2015-06-30T19:39:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375094491.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031814-00002-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.977357 | 3,579 |
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Don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I was very nice today. A woman talking on her cell phone walked out in front of me today in a parking lot and I resisted the urge to run her stupid ass over!
I shall be back at South Kensington this afternoon. There's bound to be some tourist ask the way to somewhere or other, there always is!On this 'Be nice to a stranger day', I will make an effort to be as nice as pie to whom ever shall ask for directions. As usual, I'll still send them in exactly the opposite direction to the way they should be going, but I'll do it nicely!
Didn't quite get off on the right foot there did you!!!! jamblob!!!
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It is only the female mosquitoes that seek animals out for their blood, which they need in order to reproduce.
Standard Common Name
Number of species
4 mm - 6 mm
Mosquitoes are found throughout Australia.
Mosquitoes often live in urban areas.
Feeding and Diet
The female mosquitoes eat animal blood.
A few days after a blood meal, female mosquitoes lay about 200 eggs on any water surface-even small water bodies such as bottom trays of potplants are suitable. Most species produce egg 'rafts' where many eggs are cemented together, floating until they hatch after two to three days. Although they live in water, the larvae known as 'wrigglers' breathe air and come equipped with their own snorkelling equipment. Attached to their abdomen is a siphon, which they use when they come to the surface to breathe.
Females live for about a month while males often live for only a week, during which they feed on nectar. | <urn:uuid:2d709e44-817b-46e0-b5a2-f6b7d80fff75> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://australianmuseum.net.au/mosquitoes | 2016-10-26T00:35:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720471.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00062-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.934684 | 207 |
When I moved back from Wales, it was always interesting to see people's reactions when I said where I lived. Mostly, I got a quizzical and questioning look and just told people it was part of England, like, ya know, the Prince of....
When I got my Daily Candy Travel feed today, they featured Wales. You can read the article here. The title, Enter the Dragon, is a reference to the red dragon on the flag of Wales.
They talk about old Cardiff, which isn't all that old in the scheme of things in the UK. Cardiff is only about 150 years old, and is the youngest European capital. DC also mentions favourite Melin Tregwynt, which I wrote about last year. The article also mentions some of Wales' spectacular scenery and wonderful little hotels.
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I don’t have any answers here. I can only do my best to articulate the question.
The collection of tweeting and blogging math teachers we call the Math Twitter Blogosphere confuses me.
Look at this place.
- It has a welcoming committee that organizes challenges to help new members find their feet. It also pairs volunteer newcomers with volunteer mentors. (Shout out to my mentee Lisa Garcia.)
- It comprises thousands of blogs and Twitter accounts. Two weekly gazettes exist just to summarize the activity. (That first link is, without exception, the most valuable post of whatever week it’s published.)
- It organizes weekly webinars with speakers and topics running across every spectrum.
- It organizes an annual in-person conference, which sold out in two weeks last year and in eight hours this year.
- 2016 Feb 12. It has maintained a physical booth presence at three of the last four National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ conferences, staffed round-the-clock by volunteers.
It bears saying again: these are all volunteer efforts and self-organized.
Someone has to help me. Does the same organization and activity exist in other content areas?
It's long been my hunch that math educators have captured the best of social media and connecting. Good stuff here. https://t.co/GJ6OWdE61C
— Jenn Borgioli Binis (@JennBinis) December 2, 2015
If not, then why not? Each of the efforts above boasts some talented contributors – shout outs to Lisa Henry, Julie Reulbach, Sam Shah, Raymond Johnson, Tina Cardone, and the communities they lead – but I find it hard to believe similarly talented people don’t exist in other content areas. If you had to go back in time and bet that one group of teacher bloggers would break out in these amazing spasms of collaboration, admit that math teachers wouldn’t have been your first or second guess.
So how did this happen?
I don’t get it. I love it but I don’t get it.
2016 Feb 11. Helpful data? Googling “[x] teaching blog,” I find in millions of results:
- Math: 33.9.
- English: 115
- Science: 129
- History: 73.1
- Art: 88.9
- Language: 91.3
- Social Studies: 53.8
Quality, not quantity.
@ddmeyer That's quite an undertaking. No other subject area has conquered the internet like math teachers have.
— Jennifer Orr (@jenorr) February 12, 2016
@ddmeyer My theory is, the average math teacher teaches very few multi-day projects. So each day is a new lesson, compared to SS or English+
— Kent Haines (@KentHaines) February 15, 2016
I think of all the disciplines, math teachers are frustrated most with status quo. Personally, I want to change my practice, but on my own have struggled figuring out how to teach differently than I was taught. I don’t have a blog of my own (yet) but have grown so much by blogs I’ve found via Pinterest, Twitter, and google searches.
I think that curriculum is a huge part. Almost all secondary math curricula include the same topics. There is much greater variation in what states and districts require for social studies or even science. Different required texts for English classes.
In my own district, I found it hard to find anyone with much of a passion for trying new things…those who truly wish to invest the time for self-improvement. I sometimes wonder if some of my math colleagues even really like math. I certainly don’t get that vibe from the science teachers or the English teachers. Perhaps that is why I was drawn to this community. It is out of necessity in order to find those who are equally passionate.
But after a very few years, the group collapsed. Traffic stopped in the edWeb community, and the in-person meeting which had peaked at about 20+ people gradually shrank.
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Two years ago, Wade Phillips passed on the chance to interview for the head-coaching position in Tampa. That doesn’t mean the three-time former head coach doesn’t want to be the next head coach of the Texans.
Phillips has made it clear that he’s interested in removing the “interim” label from the job he inherited after Gary Kubiak was fired last week. In fact, Phillips won’t say that he’s willing to remain as the team’s defensive coordinator, if someone else gets the coaching job.
“I would never say that, because then they wouldn’t hire you as the head coach,” Phillips said Monday, via John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. “I’m not going to fall for that one.”
Appearing on Tuesday’s PFT Live, McClain said that he doesn’t believe Phillips will be viewed as a serious candidate for the job. If, however, the team can break an eleven-game losing streak and win the next three games, Phillips’ candidacy could gain some steam.
McClain also said that G.M. Rick Smith remains entirely safe, and that any candidate who is offered the job but who doesn’t want Smith setting the table will not be the next coach of the team.
Another intriguing topic — what will the Texans do if they “earn” the first overall pick in the draft? Though some have dismissed the possibility that McNair would want Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, McClain thinks McNair would have no qualms about adding the 2012 Heisman winner to the team, if his stock rises to the point where the pick is justified. | <urn:uuid:acd1bd01-502e-4f82-b304-556c59cb5c8e> | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/10/wade-phillips-wants-to-be-the-texans-permanent-head-coach/ | 2015-01-25T10:25:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422115863825.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124161103-00179-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96877 | 364 |
Innovation comes in many forms: life-saving robots, microbial fuel cells, carbonated fruit, plant-based lubricants and adhesives, and clothing that adjusts to your lifestyle.
Thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, Oregon State University and the private sector, wave energy is moving out of the lab and into the ocean.
A new production by GreenScienceOregon (an environmental science TV show sponsored by OSU, Portland State University, Solar World and Oregon BEST) delves into OSU research on passively safe, modular nuclear technology.
Not long ago if you wanted to measure the height of a tree, you had to do trigonometry on the ground — or gear up for a climb. But these days you have a more sophisticated option: beaming lasers from the sky.
In an earthquake, Tom Miller knows which buildings to avoid.
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I have been working with the genus Hydrosaurus since 1990 when I first acquired a young male H. pustulatus, a Philippine sailfin dragon. These were commonly exported into the United States until 1994 when the Philippines stopped exporting animals to the States and soon after the rest of the world. At that time, there was no info available on them, and it wasn't until AVS produced a small handbook entitled "The General Care and Maintenance of Green Water Dragons, Sailfin Lizards, and Basilisks" that I had ever read anything dedicated to these lizards. I soon learned that almost all the information about these lizards was paraphrased book after book with nothing new to add to the mix, and quickly learned to not believe everything I read(anyone can publish a book or webpage without ever having any hands on experience).
I soon learned there were other types of sailfin dragons from Indonesia known as H. "weberi" and H. amboinensis, these were quite difficult to come by when the Philippines were heavily exporting the H. pustulatus, now obviously the roles have reversed and the Indonesian types are the primary species imported for the pet trade. The confusion about these lizards really made me want to dig as deeply as possible to try and figure out the differences between these mysterious dragons. Some researchers say they may all be one species and some may break them down into 3 or 4 species with possible subspecies. I dont know if I'll be alive long enough to find out these answers. The lack of research done on these lizards truly amazes me, as they are without a doubt, the most interesting and beautiful lizard to be studied, and also the largest lizard in the Agamid family.
On the pages that follow you will get a chance to see what I believe are the 3-4 most common types of sailfin dragons, whether you want to call them different species, subspecies, or variants doesn't matter all that much. The 3-4 major types are very different from each other and I will proceed to label them as H. pustulatus the Philippine Sailfin, H. amboinensis and H. amboinensis("microlophus") of Indonesian origin (possibly also southern Philippines) and H. "weberi" which I have been asked to keep in quotes as its not a valid species name, but truly something we can label as different from the aforementioned species. There are a few other types that I cannot label, and therefore be known as either an intergrade (an animal that occurs in a zone between 2 species habitats and share those characteristics of both) or an "unknown" variety from who knows where...
Sailfin Dragons are not the easiest of lizards to find at your local petshop, and they aren’t commonly imported these days either.. Luckily this website may help you locate your desired lizard/s, as I will have hatchlings available from time to time, and will occasionally import them when scouting out some other varieties. So hopefully you may not have to go very far to get what you are looking for.
If you are planning on purchasing your dragon from a petshop or online dealer, there are some things to look out for to ensure you are getting a dragon that will live past the first month. You can tell a lot from a lizard, by looking at the eyes, they should not be sunken in (sign of dehydration and possible kidney damage), this is common in lizards that either have just been imported or are not properly taken care of at the facility they are being held at. Also look for sores on the body, some of these sores can really turn out to be a preliminary bacterial infection that will be difficult to fight, especially in the creases of the hind legs. Of course look for a clean mouth, very important that it’s not full of sores or “cheese”. Rostral abrasions are common among sailfins and really shouldn’t be a turn off when purchasing a lizard unless it is really bad. Obviously, no abrasions would be the way to go, but it only takes one good run into a hard surface to start up these abrasions. Look for toes to be in good condition, many a times they can get infected toes (skin will appear twice as thick in spots), which may in turn lose circulation and fall off. Other than that, a few minor battle wounds can be fixed with application of a good topical antibiotic such as Neosporin. One more thing of importance to look out for would be, at the vent of the lizard, make sure it looks relatively clean - bloody stools would stain the area and be a sure sign of an endoparasitic infection. Very rarely will imported sailfins have any ectoparasites such as mites or ticks, in fact I’ve never seen mites on a sailfin, but have seen a few ticks usually posterior to the vent on larger imported dragons, they are easily removed with tweezers if a gentle tug is applied as close as possible to the head of the tick.
Now that you have a Sailfin Dragon in your possession, it is EXTREMELY important to properly acclimate your lizard to its new surroundings. Keeping stress to a minimal, hydration and food are key in helping your new lizard make it through the quarantine process and hopefully live a very long time in your care, possibly up to 25 years!
When your new lizard comes home, a good warm shower in your bathtub is a great idea, let it run for a half hour and keep the drain open(as long as the lizard can’t fit down the drain), close the door and leave the lizard in peace. There’s an excellent chance your lizard will drink and defecate during this important step. After you’ve shut the water off, I usually close the drain and throw in just a few dusted crickets per lizard. I then leave for a half hour and come back to see if the crickets have been eaten, many a times the crickets will be devoured right away. New sailfin dragons are quite shy and flighty and some will eat in front of you, while others need time to build trust that you are not going to eat them (as so often is the case in their native homelands). I recommend leaving them in peace and keep the handling down to a minimum (only when necessary) for the first few months. No need to add stress to a lizard that is trying to adjust to its new surroundings. Sailfin Dragons usually take 1-6 months to settle in and trust their owners. Of course there are always exceptions to the rules, but usually younger lizards are more wary and need to gain some size before being able to stand their ground.
I also highly recommend taking a fresh stool sample or two to a qualified reptile veterinarian to rule out any endoparasitic infection, especially on wild caught lizards. If you can gather up a few fresh stools and place them in a Ziploc bag and put in your refrigerator as close as possible to the day you have your appointment, that will be a good indicator if your lizard needs further treatment. I don’t really feel the need to stress out your lizard by taking to the vet if it appears visually quite healthy. Sailfin dragons prefer to stay in familiar surroundings. There's also a great safe herbal product out on the market PARAZAP, that is designed to safely rid your reptile of dangerous parasite levels and act as an appetite stimulant! I too use this product with great results, don't stay home without it.
Young Hydrosaurs can be kept in aquarium type terraria, but make sure you have at least a 30-40 gal aquarium for this, a 40 wide breeder will work fine for a lizard up to ~20” or 6 months old, the bigger the enclosure the better for a larger sailfin after the baby stage has passed. I really don’t recommend putting a baby sailfin in a huge cage as it may have a hard time finding its food and water and heating/lighting. A smaller type cage will force the food to wander by, and the heat will be more stable throughout the cage. For regular aquarium setups I recommend putting a visual barrier on all sides of the tank except for your viewing side and even then a 4-6” barrier across the front wouldn’t hurt, we are trying to eliminate rostral damage here, these guys don’t understand the concept of not being able to pass through the glass!
Hydrosaurus over 20” and throughout adulthood should be kept in custom enclosures built to their specific requirements, remember these lizards can get quite large, the largest I’ve seen so far have been 45”. Either the cage should be somewhat tall or kept off the ground, on a stand or stacked on top of another cage. Once again the importance of having all sides visually blocked and a 12” barrier across the front is highly recommended, the lizard will feel more secure and the cage will hold higher humidity levels and heat, which is also very important for proper shedding to occur. I like using branches of various diameters nothing less than the girth of their body, horizontally and diagonally fashioned throughout the enclosure. Shelves built into the walls are also used quite extensively. Make sure you leave some room on the ground for a large water basin, food bowl, possible egg laying site, etc…
Substrates can make a whole world of difference on the well being of your dragon. I’ve personally been using cypress mulch for over 15 years with never a problem. The bark substrates designed for reptiles would also be good, as well as a clean sand/soil mixture. All these substrates hold in moisture which will in turn create a more humid environment, which is extremely necessary for proper shedding, without proper shedding we will lose fingers, tips of the tail and the spikes will have “steps” in them each time they shed due to the constriction of old skin that wont shed off. Other substrates can be used, but usually without such great results.
We can’t take it for granted that a tropical lizard will just figure out a water bowl and that’s that. Many will die over time due to improper hydration leading to kidney disease. It is very important, I’d say for baby sailfins to get twice a day misting at least, this is very natural for them, they supposedly hatch out in the rainy season and probably get a lot of their moisture intake from the rains and dew that settles on the ground and plants.. Whenever I mist my babies, they usually start lapping up the water and scratch their heads with their oversized duck feet, very fun to watch and essential for proper hydration. For my year on up to adult lizards, I mist them daily, if they drink I continue to mist them, if not, I will just mist the whole area and try to hit all parts of the lizard, therefore increasing overall humidity and keeping the lizard in top notch shape for perfect shedding. Bathing your lizard once a week in a warm bath can be fun too, its nice to see them happy go lucky in a large area of water, just fill the tub to where one side is a beach and the other a few inches of water, and watch them swim around, it’s kind of like playing with toys in the bathtub as a kid, I don’t recommend taking a bath with your lizard, but if you feel the need to do so, please seek some professional help!!!
Lighting and Heating
Its is imperative to have a temperature gradient for most lizards and with Hydrosaurus a good night time temp would be anywhere from 70F-80F with daytime temps between 80F-90F, this is basically ambient cage temperature we are not talking about basking temps which should average somewhere between 110F-120F right under the basking light, this way the lizard can move from one area to the next and have the ability to heat up and cool off as need be, giving the lizard the choice and not guessing what they so desire to function properly. A good way to set your heat light is to have it mounted as to where the lizard can not burn itself, yet be close enough to a high flat branch or shelf within the enclosure, I like to have my 50w halogen floodlights ~12” from a good basking area. These lizards usually like to take the highest most comfortable spots in the cage, so why not put your heat light up that way? For UV bulbs there are many to choose from, I like the idea of separate heat and UV bulbs as it is cheaper and I constantly hear how fast these new combination bulbs can burn out, and man they are expensive when you are talking over 200 heat lights! I’ve been using ZooMed 10.0 flourescents. I do recommend purchasing the highest quality UVB output bulbs designed for lizards and keeping your lights on 12-14 hrs a day, a simple appliance timer will keep the lighting schedule consistent and no worries about turning on and off the lights if you are not home.
Proper nutrition is another key to good Hydrosaurus keeping. They have an extremely varied diet in the wild, matter of fact there’s not much known about what exactly they eat. They are omnivorous lizards and should be fed a wide pallet of food, keeping in mind that young growing specimens should have a higher degree of protein in the diet, and although they say adults are primarily vegetarian, I do not exactly agree with that, and still offer plenty of choice protein foods along with lizard salads. Part of my reasoning for not agreeing with the primarily vegetarian idea, is of the accuracy of which these adult bulky lizards can still pounce on live food. I’ve seen my adults dive across the enclosure down to the bottom and end up with a cockroach in the mouth that happened to wander into the cage, I’ve also seen them snatch up in one swoop, our native Night Huntsman spiders that are big, gangly and really really fast. So I’m quite convinced they take what they can get in the wild and really love the variety, as they can get bored of their favorite foods if you feed them the same thing day in and day out..
For the vegetarian in them, it’s a good idea to work with a salad similar to an iguana salad. Mostly healthy greens including collard, mustard, turnip, or one of the commercial bags of salad that do NOT contain iceburg lettuce, like a spring salad or Italian mix. Greens should constitute approximately 70% of the sailfin salad. Greens are typically higher in the calcium:phosphorous ratio and offer some protein, vitamins A and C and other important minerals and nutrients. 20% of the salad should contain some vegetables such as raw grated carrots, yellow squash, zucchini squash. You can also use cooked squash, sweet potatoes, peas, green beans, the list goes on. And finally 10% fruit which they really love of course and are also usually high in phosphorous. Bananas, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, melons, papaya(actually has a high calcium/phosphorous ratio), mango, berries are all eagerly eaten. It’s a good idea to bury them somewhat in the salad so they just don’t take the fruit off the top and fulfill their initial hunger.
For the animal matter part which I would say 50% as an adult and probably 75% as a growing lizard, can contain many foods, live, dead, cooked etc…
Good healthy clean crickets are relished even by adult sailfin lizards, they will chase them all over scooping them up! Baby sailfin lizards should be fed crickets that can easily fit into their big mouth, and then fed 2-3 times per day, don’t just throw in a whole load of crickets and expect the lizard to eat every single one, more than likely your lizard will be overwhelmed or stressed by the amount and might not eat any after the first few. I tend to supplement the insect matter with a good calcium d3 supplement such as Rep-Cal indoor calcium with D3 on every single feeding for the first year, also once or twice a week replacing the calcium supplementation with a good reptile vitamin supplement such as Rep-Cal’s Herptivite, I’ve had excellent results using these 2 brands of supplementaion. It is much harder to overdose supplements when they are adhered to the insects as opposed to sprinkling them all over the salad.
Superworms, roaches, grasshoppers, spiders, mice, pinkies, fuzzies, clean fish and crustaceans(crayfish and shrimp) are all prey items that are not uncommon and much appreciated by sailfin dragons. Just make sure when feeding larval or newborn stages of insects and mice, to give sparingly as these items are quite fatty, and we don’t want to raise a lizard that looks far off from their wild counterparts and end up with fatty liver disease. Some other foods that are not live but eagerly taken by sailfins that can also be used to mix things up a bit, would be a good quality soaked dry dog food, scrambled eggs, pieces of lean meat, cooked ground turkey, turkey, chicken, steak, beef hearts, organ meats, supermarket fish, shrimp, crayfish, some rice and grains can be added here and there. I highly recommend using Rep-Cal bearded dragon pellets, they are designed for omnivorous lizards and provide a good balanced nutritional addition to their diet, simply soak and dish out, the lizards love them. Newborn sailfins can eat the juvenile bearded dragon pellets while somewhat larger lizards will take down the adult pellets.
If you live in a pesticide/herbicide free zone, I recommend doing a bit of research and providing some wild plant and animal foods into the diet. I specifically grow plants that I know I can add to the sailfin diet, I just don’t think that our fruits and vegetables in the market really provide the kind of nutrition they’d be receiving in the wild. There are lots of foods that non mammalian species eat that can be toxic to us, but may provide some antiparasitic properties, or help fight disease or aid in coloration etc…So if you can do your research and find out what turtles and tortoises are eating around your area you’ll have a good idea what to feed your sailfin. Some basic examples of safe to grow foods are hibiscus, fuscia, rose, nasturtiums, marigolds, dandelions, all these flowers are edible and quite nutritious. Chick weed grows in many lawns, mulberry leaves and fruit, ficus leaves, pothos vine, there are many grasses(alfalfa) and weeds that can be added to the diet, so please if you are experimenting just make sure they are not known toxic plants and don’t go overboard with any one of these items, they are additions to a typical diet. I’ve heard azalea flowers are toxic, and the feeding of fireflies can lead to death in bearded dragons, so keep away. I’m also not fond of feeding large hard bodied insects such as large beetles, they are tougher to digest and also can have some serious spinous legs that could possibly create some internal damage to your lizard. Other than that, its kinda fun seeing what all your dragon will eat, just because it doesn’t eat something the first time around, doesn’t mean they don’t like it.
I can pretty much get a dragon to eat anything edible over time. It may take a little patience, but weaning them onto a foreign food by waving it around excidetly in front of them, or catching them when they are really hungry, or even sometimes just a different time of year when they might be in a specific mode to accept other food items. It’s all part of the fun of keeping these lizards. | <urn:uuid:7cb0ac02-4bda-41fb-967f-bb5b477ba40b> | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | http://www.sailfindragon.com/sailfindragons.html | 2014-07-24T12:19:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1405997888303.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20140722025808-00128-ip-10-33-131-23.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.962968 | 4,199 |
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A Son for Always by Amy Clipston
(Previously published in An Amish Cradle)
Carolyn and Joshua are thrilled to be expecting their first child together. Carolyn was a teenager when she had her son, Benjamin, and she feels solely responsible to secure his future. As Joshua watches Carolyn struggle to accept his support, he knows he must find some way to convince her that sheand Benwill always be taken care of.
A Love for Irma Rose by Beth Wiseman
(Previously published in An Amish Year)
The year is 1957, and young Irma Rose has a choice to make. Date the man who is "right" for her? Or give Jonas a chance, the wild and reckless suitor who refuses to take no for an answer? Irma Rose steps onto the path she believes God has planned for her, but when she loses her footing, she is forced to rethink her choice.
Where Healing Blooms by Vannetta Chapman
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Widow Emma Hochstetter finds her quiet life interrupted when she discovers a run-away teenager in her barn, and then the bishop asks her to provide a haven for a local woman and her two children. Then, her mother-in-law, Mary Ann, reveals one of her garden's hidden secrets, something very unexpected.
Amy Clipston is an award-winning bestselling author and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She's sold more than one million books, and her fiction writing "career" began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan University and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, mother, and four spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at AmyClipston.com; Facebook: @AmyClipstonBooks; Twitter: @AmyClipston; Instagram: @amy_clipston; BookBub: @AmyClipston.
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Given the events of the past 24 hours in Washington, D.C., what are we to make of what’s happened? Is there something about social media use that allows its messages to get past our built-in censors and sense of rationality? There has always been a conflict between emotion or affect and rationality or reason. And history has shown that affect tends to trump reason. “Feelings” overpower reasoning; they take some kind of intracranial short cut (or, perhaps, detour would be a better descriptor), bypassing the left side of the brain overall and the cerebral cortex in particular, putting hormonal responses into overdrive while driving out any prior disposition to thinking before acting.
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1 Chapter 18 Goods and Services American Civics4/2/2017Chapter 18 Goods and ServicesSection 1: American ProductionSection 2: Distributing GoodsSection 3: You the ConsumerChapter 18
2 Section 1: American Production The Main IdeaAmerican systems of mass production have made it possible to produce goods more efficiently, which raises the U.S. standard of living. The American economic system has made our economy one of the most successful in the world.Reading FocusWhat are goods and services, and why are they important in the economy?What are the main features of modern mass production?What is the service sector of the economy?How are profit, risk, and innovation related?
3 Main features of modern mass production: Section 1: American ProductionMain features of modern mass production:Machine tools—produce parts that are exactly the sameInterchangeable parts—easily fit with other parts and are easily replacedDivision of labor—specialization in each area of production speeds the processAssembly line—machines and workers move product through production stages
4 Changing power sources: Section 1: American ProductionChanging power sources:Early factories used water power.Late 1700s—Steam power replaced water power.Late 1800s—internal combustion engines; electricity
5 The profit motive drives the economy: Section 1: American ProductionThe profit motive drives the economy:Encourages people to take risksEncourages innovations in production and marketing
6 Three Main Features of Mass Production SECTION 1Question: What are the main features of modern mass production?Three Main Features of Mass Productionmachine toolsdivision of laborstandard parts
7 Section 2: Distributing Goods The Main IdeaProducing goods is only the first step in filling consumers’ needs. Getting goods to consumers involves a complex transportation system that makes it possible for American businesses to sell their goods throughout the country and the world.Reading FocusHow are goods transported from manufacturers to consumers?How are services delivered to consumers in the United States?How are goods and services marketed to consumers?
8 Transportation and the U.S. economy: Section 2: Distributing GoodsTransportation and the U.S. economy:Transportation systems move products around the country. This is called distribution.Railroads—created a single large market in the United States; chief source of transportation through the mid-1900sAir transportation—carries mail and transports freight with great speedHighway system—automobiles are the leading means of transportation today
9 Benefits of mass marketing: Section 2: Distributing GoodsBenefits of mass marketing:Sells goods in large quantitiesSelf-service—saves time and labor; many customers can shop at the same timeStandard packaging—fewer items must be weighed or measuredOne-price system—prices are stamped onto the products; eliminates most bargainingBar codes—enable stores to keep up with inventories and collect information
10 Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers work together: Section 2: Distributing GoodsManufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers work together:Manufacturers sell to wholesalers in large quantities.Wholesalers store goods and sell them to retailers.Retailers sell goods to the public.Wholesalers link the factory to the retailer.
11 Benefits of Mass Marketing SECTION 2Question: What are the benefits of mass marketing?Benefits of Mass Marketingefficientinexpensive
12 Section 3: You the Consumer The Main IdeaAs consumers, we learn about the products we buy so that we can make the best choices. Some independent and governmental organizations help protect consumers’ interests.Reading FocusWhat are the keys to becoming a wise consumer?What should a consumer consider in deciding to buy on credit?What do independent organizations and the government do to protect consumers?
13 Wise consumers Section 3: You the Consumer study advertisements for special sales and use coupons.judge product quality and buy only what serves their needs.study product labels.compare various products, brands, stores, and prices.read warranties and instructions.
14 Independent organizations and the government protect consumers. Section 3: You the ConsumerIndependent organizations and the government protect consumers.Government labeling requirements provide contents, health, and safety information.The Better Business Bureau assists consumers with unfair business practices.Government agencies protect consumers from false advertising, health and safety risks, and mail fraud.States and cities provide consumer protection offices.Consumers Union publishes reports on most products sold.
15 Installment plans and charge accounts: Section 3: You the ConsumerInstallment plans and charge accounts:Charge accounts—convenient; can help establish good credit; interest rates make debt harder to pay offInstallment plans—allow purchases without paying the full amount up front; buyer uses product while paying for it; product can be repossessed if payments are missed; service charges and interest rates increase the total cost
16 SECTION 3Question:What do independent organizations and the government do to protect consumers?set and enforce regulationspublish product comparisons and reportsHow Independent Organizations and Government Help Consumerspublish consumer informationhelp consumers when treated unfairly
17 Chapter 18 Wrap-Up1. What are the three main features of mass production?2. What incentive is a key part of mass production, and why is it important?3. Why does the U.S. economy depend on the transportation and marketing of goods?4. How are products distributed from the manufacturer to the customer?5. What choices are available to help consumers make smart purchases?6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using charge accounts, credit cards, and installment plans?
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Previous posts have examined scholarship issues in the Wegman Report and Wegman et al’s core flawed statistical analysis of the “hockey stick” graph. Now I show that a recent WIREs Computational Statistics overview article on colour theory and design by Edward Wegman and protege Yasmin Said is based mainly on unattributed “flow through” decade-old material from various websites. These have been augmented by further unattributed figures and text from current online sources, including five Wikipedia articles (see figure above right).
The first anniversary of “hockey stick” co-author Ray Bradley’s complaint against George Mason University statistics professor Edward Wegman has come and gone, but the ensuing proceeding at GMU shows no sign of resolution. Similarly absent is any indication of the release of code and data, promised by Wegman back in 2006, nor an explanation for the obvious problems permeating the Wegman Report’s core statistical analysis.
But through it all there has been one obvious question: if the Wegman Report and the follow up federally funded Said et al on co-author social networks showed clear evidence of cut-and-paste scholarship, what might a close examination of other recent (or even not so recent) scholarship from the Wegman group reveal? To be sure, there already hints at the answer seen in problems in PhD dissertations from Said and others at GMU, and the insertion of a couple of paragraphs from the PhD dissertation of computer scientist David Grossman into a Wegman et al’s 1996 technical report.
A recent article by Wegman and Said in WIREs Computational Statistics opens up a whole new avenue of inquiry – and reveals a remarkable pattern of “flow through” cut-and-paste that goes even beyond Said et al 2008. Colour Design and Theory (published online in February) is based largely on a 2002 course lecture by Wegman. However, this is no case of simple recycling of material, for most of the earlier lecture material came from obscure websites on colour theory and was simply copied verbatim without attribution. Now much of it has shown up, virtually unchanged, nine years later. And the old material has been augmented with figures and text from several more decidedly non-scholarly sources, including – wait for it – five different Wikipedia articles. | <urn:uuid:bebed2ec-8495-4fe3-8c31-6bc2b8a58536> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | https://deepclimate.org/2011/03/ | 2019-10-22T18:00:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987822458.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022155241-20191022182741-00043.warc.gz | en | 0.924434 | 489 |
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A great app that I have used for 3 years now, with so many features, linking in NAIPS, ERSA and many others. My only problem is that I haven’t used this excellent app to its full potential yet. It is superb and is still developing further.
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Dum? Well, there is some good dum in the form of action and couple of dramatic moments. Besides these few enjoyable moments, the movie is a drag and boring. Till the last scene one keeps hoping that the movie might get the magic and entertainment factor of 'Singham' back, sadly it ends up being another extended flick on the line of 'Dabangg 2', where the lovable characters are there but you don't seem to love them anymore. The movie is a total rehash of 'Singham' but not even one fourth amount of the fun and entertainment factor. Singham means lion and in the movie 'Singham' it was roaring and powerful, but this time it ends up being as a circus lion, which keeps repeating its trick on the whip of the ringmaster without any power or fierceness attached to it. Show less | <urn:uuid:bbd14996-3773-425f-afd9-be4595ae6ab8> | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | http://ishare.rediff.com/video/entertainment/singham-returns-movie-review-ajay-devgan-kareena-kapoor/9754599?pos=us_topvideos | 2018-04-23T20:28:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946165.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180423184427-20180423204427-00549.warc.gz | en | 0.929387 | 261 |
symposium: The Legacy of Simpson
The Symposium celebrates the convergence of the 100 year anniversary of the death of A.B. Simpson in 2019 and 50 year anniversary of the Ambrose Seminary. The purpose of the Symposium is to open a theological and pastoral conversation about the relationship between the church and the Fourfold Gospel. We expect to have several mini-events in the next 8 months. The first paper will be “Channels of Blessing: The Communal Shape of Healing” given by Dr. Jon Coutts (Ambrose University) with responses from Rev. Joshua Koh (Fraser Lands Church) and Dr. Jen Singh (Ambrose University).
Welcome: Jo-Ann Badley
Paper: “Channels of Blessing: The Communal Shape of Healing” Dr. Jon Coutts
Respondents: Joshua Koh and Dr. Jen Singh
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Is your organization looking to purchase a compliance management software solution? Do you know what features and functionality to look for? ComplyAssistant’s Fundamental Guide to Compliance Management Software is your handbook for purchasing the right solution for your healthcare organization.
What is compliance management software?
In its purest definition, compliance management software is a tool that supports compliance strategy and implementation at your organization. This type of software enables you manage policies and controls that align with corporate objectives, and then map those policies and controls to various security and compliance frameworks.
Why is compliance management important for healthcare?
As you probably already know, healthcare organizations are required under HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and Security Rule to adhere to strict regulations to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). All healthcare organizations are obligated to protect their own operations and information, along with that of contracted vendors that have access to PHI.
Compliance management should be foundational to your operations
Compliance management is a critical component to a foundational approach to security and compliance in healthcare. More often than not, we see that healthcare organizations are more reactive than proactive when it comes to security and compliance. Our belief is that everything you do in healthcare is first built on a foundation of compliance process, procedures and controls. Taking this proactive approach will empower your team, and the organization as a whole, to better protect patients and their data.
Hire and empower a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure an unbiased approach to compliance management.
Complexity breeds vulnerability
For better or worse, we now live in a world of immense complexity – we are more connected than ever in this digital age. Healthcare, while still fragmented in its delivery, is striving to keep pace with the connectivity needed for more streamlined and collaborative patient care. With that comes inherent vulnerabilities. Any time a new device or technology is introduced, so is vulnerability for breach.
Not only does every healthcare organization need controls to protect itself from breach, it also has the responsibility to ensure any third-party vendors, business associates (BAs) and medical device manufacturers are also performing due diligence. A large health system could have as many as 100 business associate agreements (BAAs), all with various levels of associated risk. Pair with that several different types of security and compliance frameworks, and you have a multifaceted, intricate system that needs proper management and controls.
This is where compliance management software comes in. It would be nearly impossible – and dare we say, negligent – to attempt to manage this system manually. What you don’t want to do is manage all of that detail in Excel spreadsheets and binders. This obsolete process does not allow you to have the visibility you need into any gaps and vulnerabilities that may exist.
Compliance management software is a valuable tool that will enable healthcare organizations to have better, more informed control over their security and compliance programs.
What types of healthcare facilities should use compliance management software?
Any type of healthcare organization, regardless of size, needs a compliance management software solution to help manage privacy and security. They are all responsible for protecting PHI, and therefore must have the proper procedures and controls in place to do so.
While we recommend compliance management software for any type of organization, it is especially valuable for three types of healthcare organizations:
- Those with a large quantity of business associates – The volume alone can be staggering. Having a compliance management software to understand level of risk, visualize gaps in process or controls, and manage action plans for all of your BAs will make the process more organized and efficient.
Read our Fundamental Guide to Vendor Risk Management for more on how to manage and mitigate risk from third-party vendors and business associates.
- Those with high degrees of operational complexity – If your organization is in acquisition mode, or has been through recent operational changes, consider a compliance management software to help manage across a diverse healthcare system. This can help with standardization of process and culture change throughout the organization.
- Those who lack internal expertise on managing compliance – Some providers, especially physician practices, long-term care facilities, and the like, lack in-house expertise to manage compliance process and controls. An easy-to-use compliance management software can be a valued resource when internal resources are not available.
What features should you look for when purchasing a software?
How do you know what features and functionality are most important in a compliance management software solution? Use this handy checklist as a guide for evaluating software that meets the needs of your organization
ComplyAssistant’s software ticks every box on this checklist!
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The compliance management software you choose should be able to handle any security framework, including HIPAA, NIST, HITRUST and more, all in the same space. This allows for more efficient management across frameworks.
You shouldn’t have to maintain any on-premise equipment or technology. Cloud-based solutions can quickly update and release new functionality, all without you or your team needing to get involved.
Able to handle any volume
From the smallest, most simple compliance program, to the most complex, the compliance management software you choose should be able to handle any volume level. Don’t get stuck with a software that can’t handle the volume you need.
Manages both internal and external assessments and audits
Look for the ability to create location-based assessments, and use pre-packaged or customized third-party audits directly in the software.
Look for secure mobile capability that allows for easier, faster walkthroughs and audits.
Contract and document management
For standardization across your organization, look for solution that allows you to manage all vendor contracts and other evidentiary documents directly in the software.
An important feature for standardization, look for capability to monitor every location in your organization, record risk levels, assign risk mitigation tasks and document processes.
When there is a security incident, you’ll want to carefully document all related information. The compliance management software you choose should have an incident management module to ensure your organization follows a standard process each time.
Look for team collaboration functionality that allows you to manage compliance activity, policies, contracts and project tasks.
Look for functionality that allows you to build project templates or use pre-built templates to manage tasks and timing for compliance initiatives.
Look for pre-defined or custom external assessments in the software to easily audit your third-party vendors and business associates.
Reporting and analytics
Make sure the compliance management software you choose includes a reporting feature to help you quickly view overdue and pending tasks, charts of risk and compliance levels, and more.
Notifications and alerts
Look for the capability to receive automatic, real-time email notifications when a compliance issue needs to be addressed.
Consulting and ongoing support
Look for a true partner for your compliance management strategy, not just a software vendor who will install the technology and leave you behind.
What are common roadblocks to implementing compliance management software?
As with any new process or technology, assess your organization to determine if you are operationally ready to implement and maintain compliance management software and processes. At ComplyAssistant, our healthcare compliance consultants typically diagnose these challenges:
Aversion to accepting new technology
New technology and process are often met with skepticism. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, lack of resources or understanding, this can be a roadblock to successful long-term use of compliance management software.
Creating an organization-wide culture that accepts and models good security compliance and behavior is key to reducing vulnerability and risk. At ComplyAssistant, we call this “creating a culture of compliance” – one that ensures every person is dedicated to compliance.
Executive governance and support
Without executive buy-in, you may not receive budget and human resources needed to adopt and preserve a compliance management software solution.
Create an executive governance team. This multi-disciplinary team will have oversight into all compliance activities and the power to allocate appropriate budget and resources.
“It’s just too big to tackle”
Don’t let this mentality deter you! In fact, the right compliance management software can help you manage what seems like an insurmountable task. At ComplyAssistant, we recommend breaking your initiative up into smaller, manageable projects of work.
Too much to do and not enough time. Once again, with the right compliance management software, you can save a significant amount of time by removing manual processes. And, with security and compliance as the foundation, compliance management should be your organizations #1 priority.
Lack of centralized compliance management protocol
This is especially true for fragmented organizations who do not have a standardized process for compliance management. Without corporate standards, maintaining a compliance management software and process can be more difficult.
Getting around these types of roadblocks requires organizational fortitude. We don’t want you to install compliance management software because we said so (though we think it’s a great idea!) or because it’s checking something off your to-do list. To make a compliance management software really work, you’ll need:
Executive sponsorship to help create a culture of compliance, and allocate the needed resources. Software can only take you so far to mitigate risk.
A willingness to treat compliance management as a long term, foundational strategy. Don’t think of it as a one-and-done software implementation. Used right, compliance management software can be the keystone to your overall compliance and security strategy.
Outside expertise to fill in the gaps. Consulting support can be used in a variety of ways – to be an extra set of hands and to offer outside, unbiased expertise.
Make sure the compliance management consultant you hire also has a compliance management software that ticks all the boxes in our checklist above.
How do I get started with compliance management software?
Request a demo of ComplyAssistant. Our compliance management software, paired with our experienced healthcare compliance consultants, offers a unique and comprehensive approach to compliance management for your organization.
Additional compliance management software resources from ComplyAssistant
Blog: Why Empowering the CISO is Important for Healthcare Information Security Risk Management
Blog: 5 Reasons to Take your Healthcare Compliance Audits Mobile
Blog: A Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Free tool: HIPAA Privacy and Security Proactive Audits Tool Kit
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ZTE unveils two new affordable Blade-series phones with fingerprint sensors
You can probably count the top 20 smartphone manufacturers that are yet to launch a flagship model this year on one hand, but ZTE is still in no rush to upgrade the Nubia Z9 and Z9 Max or refresh the Axon lineup.
Instead, the Chinese OEM remains 100 percent focused on the low-cost, mid-range segment, where the Blade V7 Max and Blade A910 today follow in the footsteps of the very recently unveiled Nubia Z11 mini.
With a 5.5-inch Full HD display, undetailed 1.8 GHz octa-core processor, and 3,000 mAh battery, the ZTE Blade V7 Max doesn’t immediately strike us as special or particularly appealing, even for the budget-conscious crowd.
Things change however when you add the robust 16 and 8MP cameras in the mix, as well as a side-mounted fingerprint reader, USB Type-C port, DTS audio enhancements, pre-loaded Android 6.0 Marshmallow software, and up to 4GB RAM.
Free of unnecessary aesthetic bells and whistles, the V7 Max measures a slender 7.2mm in waist, and starts at the equivalent of $280 on Chinese shores. That’s with 3 gigs of memory, of course, while the top-of-the-line configuration is priced at roughly $310.
As for the ZTE Blade A910, the spec sheet is about as lackluster as its name. The rear-facing cam is downgraded to 13 megapixels, the battery to 2,540 mAh, and a modest quad-core 1.3 GHz MT6735 SoC runs the hardware show.
On the software side, you only get Android 5.1 Lollipop, RAM options cap off at 3GB, and the fingerprint scanner is moved to the device’s back, looking eerily similar to a can opener. Good thing this 5.5-incher, which sports 720p resolution, costs just $200 or so in a 2 gig memory variant, though you have to wonder if that’s cheap enough to save the A910 from otherwise near-certain oblivion off the bat. | <urn:uuid:945c67c9-4abb-4226-9c22-fedf76639151> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://pocketnow.com/zte-two-new-affordable-blade-series-phones-with-fingerprint | 2019-06-16T05:36:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997731.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616042701-20190616064701-00523.warc.gz | en | 0.911027 | 465 |
Sporting Goods And Outdoor Gear Discounts And Offers
Employee Discounts On Sporting Goods And Outdoor Gear
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Launched in 1997, Skis.com has over 20 years of experience bringing skis, equipment and education to people all over the US.
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Founded over 20 years ago, ACK is an award winning specialty paddlesports and outdoor adventure retailer based out of the central Texas area. We purchased the Austin, Texas store location back in 2005 and have since opened up stores in San Marcos, San Antonio, Houston, Spring and of course, the Internet. Having started with only 20 kayak/canoe models and 100 accessories, we have expanded to having over 300 kayaks/canoes and over 3,500 accessories.
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We pride ourselves in being the only US based manufacturer truly offering strap customization from quantity 1 to over 100,000 and anything in between for everyone, business or individual.
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Sporting Goods And Outdoor Gear Discounts
If you enjoy the great outdoors, you know there are certain supplies you need that are unique to your activity. Sporting goods & outdoors supplies have specific purposes and you want to be sure you have the necessary items for your tasks.
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Player V3.0+LastFM AlbumCover API [Free Service]
Update on 30.01.2014: Fixing HTML5 Sound issue for Shoutcast Type 2.0 under Chrome.
Buyers Important Notice: There is a BETA Version for Shoutcast V2.0, already included in download package.
Amazon Album Covers [Pay Service]
All Demos are using my AMAZON KEYS, to make sure if this works with YOURS or not, please read and test Basic Usage from Amazon ECS PHP Library before any purchase.
Please check your radio Server with Online Radio Test before any Purchasing.
Important:Online Radio Test may shows other player, if your radio server works there, it will also works with this player because core classes for grabbing SongHistory and History are the same.
Player designed in a fix size 300×360 Pixel however can be resized via CSS & PNG images
General Help Instruction
Demo of using this under a WP Template-Sidebar
• PHP5 Server + SOAP Enabled(check this via phpinfo.php or ask your server host)
• Your server should allowed opening your radio port(ask your server host about this)
Player jQuery Settings are as follows:
$radioURL = like “18.104.22.168”
$radioPort = like “80” or “6096”
ShowAlbumCover = true/false;
AutoPlay = true/false;
AlbumCover is optional and needs “Amazon API KEY and API SECRET KEY”
Radio Stream should be in MPEG format, no support for AAC/AAC+ stream
ShowAlbumCover = true
Player will show AlbumCover in teaser area.
ShowAlbumCover = false
Player will show a PNG image(Your Radio Logo for example) in teaser area.
• Chrome – Full Function[Except HTML5 Sound for Shoutcast Type 2.0]
• Safari – Full Function
• Opera – Full Function
• Firefox – Full Function
• IE9 – Full Function
• Sound Manager 2.0
• Amazon ECS PHP Class
• Devshed PHP Shoutcast Class
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IE9, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome
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It’s only fitting that during April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, two more states, Idaho and West Virginia, have just passed tough bans on texting while driving. That leaves just 13 states remaining to come on board with legislation aimed at combating this dangerous form of distracted driving.
In Idaho, the 37th state to pass an anti-texting law, the ban on texting by all drivers goes into effect July 1, 2012. Violators will face an $85 fine.
Earlier this month, West Virginia became the 36th state to step up with legislation that seeks to curb texting by drivers. But legislators in West Virginia went beyond just texting, outlawing the use of all hand-held cell phones by those behind the wheel as well. West Virginia thus becomes the 10th state with a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers.
The other nine states with hand-held cell phone bans include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. In addition, the District of Columbia, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands prohibit all hand-held cell phone use while driving.
The West Virginia law goes into effect July 1, 2012. Violators will face a $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second, and $300 for the third. In addition, three points will be assessed against the driver’s license on the third and any subsequent violations.
Text messaging will be a primary offense in West Virginia, effective July 1, while driver hand-held cell phone use will be limited to secondary enforcement until July 1, 2013, when it becomes a primary offense.
A simple message from law enforcement agencies and safety advocates across the country this month gets right at the point: “One Text or Call could Wreck it All.”
Bottom line: No call or text is worth taking the chance. Be a safe driver. Put away the cell phone and don’t take or make any calls or texts until you’re parked or out of the vehicle. Above all, be a good role model for your children, who will learn from your behavior behind the wheel. It’s the best place to start to help end this particularly dangerous form of distracted driving.
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
As a prospective online student you may find that your courses are standardized, meaning that they have been designed to deliver the same content across all sections of a course, and in every academic term, but facilitated by different instructors. These courses share a set of common, reusable elements. This is a direct contrast to […]
What is commonly referred to as texting, and sometimes Short Message Service (SMS), includes sending and receiving short messages via cell phones. This very specific functionality of mobile communication is gaining ground in education as a way for instructors to connect with students, especially those working at a distance, and even create new assignment options. […]
What's on your reading list? Last week's #IOLchat included a brainstorming session of low- and no- cost professional development opportunities for online instructors. One of the ideas that emerged was to develop a reading list of relevant materials. If you are like me, you are probably always adding titles, but rarely have time to get the reading […]
Entrepreneurial careers are on the rise, and working as an independent contractor or starting your own business may be part of your future plans. The National Small Business Week events, taking place this week and organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provide a closer look at what it means to own and operate a small […]
While there are certainly good things that come from working hard, being a workaholic may not be the virtue you think it is.
Calling all academic authors! The Saylor Foundation's Open Textbook Challenge is expanding, and awarding $20,000 for accepted textbooks that align with eligible Saylor courses and are licensed through Creative Commons (CC-BY). The Saylor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization currently offering over 200 open, online courses in 12 disciplines and a general education program covering topics from […]
We’ve compiled a fresh batch of ways to make Facebook work in your classroom.
I couldn't believe it. This is what I heard last week from a student who completed an online quiz. As a course designer and online instructor I had to find out more. In my experience, students rarely get excited about completing a quiz and I'd never heard the word "awesome" used to describe one. This […]
From better keyword placement to strategic recommendations, these are all great ways to help recruiters locate you on LinkedIn.
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This is a stunning handblown glass lamp, which resembles the shape and colors of a planet. Every single one is unique and looks different from the others. You will feel like floating in the galaxy when this lamp is lit up in the dark.
Maximum voltage is 25w for incandescent bulbs, or 15w for energy saving bulbs. Light bulbs are not included.
It is available in two sizes. The large one is 28cm tall, the small one 18cm tall.
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A creative teacher has been keeping her class entertained by wearing hilarious outfits every day – notching a perfect 100 percent attendance record for her virtual lessons.
Each day since she her classes went online Allie Melendez has donned a different wacky outfit to grab her students’ attention and give them some sort of routine during the pandemic.
Ahead of her school closing down in mid-March she asked the performing arts teachers if she could borrow costumes to wear for her online classes.
So far, Allie, 24, has opted for costumes including a NASA astronaut, flamingo, an alien, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and a sumo wrestler.
There have been contemporary and cultural references in Ms. Melendez’s costumes, too – dressing as a golfer during the time the Masters was supposed to be played, as well as copying the styles of Lizzo and characters from the Sponge Bob Movie.
Each morning, the first question Allie said she is asked by her fourth-grade students is, “Ms. Melendez, what are you today?”
Allie teaches at a school in Culver City, California, and her online classes focus on grade-level mathematics, science, social studies and English language.
The teacher – whose school did not wish to be named – is also studying for a master’s degree in education, making her both an online teacher and student during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on the positive reaction of her students, Allie plans to keep her dress-up routine going, aiming to wear a different costume every day until the end of the school year.
Speaking of her daily routine, Allie, from Los Angeles, California, said: “My students think that I am absolutely crazy.
“My biggest fear about virtual teaching was not being able to best support my students from a computer screen.
“Developmentally, young students need to have lots of structure so that they can understand what to expect each day.
“As crazy as it may sound, my costumes give them something that they can rely on happening each day, even in a world pandemic.
“I hope that others are able to see how much teachers love what they do and how there is nothing that will stop us from supporting our students, both academically and emotionally.
“In a world full of uncertainty, teachers provide the daily framework for our children to be successful in and out of the classroom.
“I could not be prouder to be an educator, even during a global crisis.”
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A Boost To Oral Appliance Therapy Awareness
The technological advancements in the dental world continue to grow. From technology-based equipment to newer, more reliable tools, positive advancements are always being made. When it comes to sleep apnea, most people simply think of CPAP as the means to treating the condition. While CPAP is considered by the medical community to be the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea, dentists and sleep physicians alike have found that not all sleep apneics are capable of properly using CPAP. Simply put, some patients are CPAP-intolerant for one reason or another, and using the machine isn’t the best or safest option because they simply won’t use it 100% of the time they should.
Because of this, alternative treatment options have continued to grow. Take for instance the SomnoDent, an oral appliance created by SomnoMed, a company that specializes in a variety of dental appliances. Recently the company was awarded with the Pride Institute’s 2011 “Best of Class” Technology Award. This award is given to recognize those dental advancements that have proven to be new concepts that are sure to change the face of the dental world.
CPAP Intolerance Isn’t The End!
Don’t let CPAP intolerance halt your effort to treat your sleep apnea. According to SomnoMed, over 70,000 people use oral appliances, further proving that oral appliance therapy works just as well as CPAP does.
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Ask the CEO of any business, and they’ll confirm that one of the toughest positions to fill is customer service. It’s not that there aren’t qualified individuals out there for the role—because, let’s face it, there are—but often it is due to the difficulty in defining just exactly what a company is looking for in their customer support associates.
Fortunately for those considering a career in this field (and those looking to hire), the folks at Salesforce have compiled a helpful infographic containing the most important customer service skills for a prospective employee to possess. The infographic is backed-up with data from a variety of sources, from Psychology Today to Forbes, providing a wide-array of perspectives on the key qualities of those handling customer support for your organization.
Chief amongst those important customer service skills, including empathy, clear communication abilities, and patience, likely won’t come to any surprise to anyone who has worked as or with support reps in the past. However, enabling customer service to handle issues without transferring to a different department, for example, can dramatically increase retention rates—an insight companies may not consider during the training process.
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Job Description - Chef
The Chef will plan menus utilizing the freshest ingredients available, coordinate the ordering and delivery of food or select, organize, and manage the procurement of food stores. Prepare, cook, and serve meals aboard the vessel while maintaining strict sanitation standards.
The chef may be required to perform the following tasks:
- Plan menus and budgets together with management
- Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment
- Organize the galley and storage areas
- Prepare and cook food
- Plate, garnish, and serve food
- Clean dining areas, tableware, serving dishes and utensils after each meal
- Clean galley equipment and cooking surfaces
- Monitor propane for grill and coordinate its procurement
- Explain and enforce sanitation regulations
- Freeze and preserve foods
- Ensure that all menus are constantly updated, according to seasonal availability
- Ensure that all menus are correctly calculated to budgetary controls
- Ensure that all meals are served in healthy portions
- Ensure meals are served in a timely manner with a pleasing presentation
- Communicate with Manager to ensure requests are properly handled
- Ensure that all galley, cooking, and storage areas satisfy the most stringent sanitation requirements
- Dress properly to satisfy management and enhance the image of the establishment
- Ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price
- Ensure that all stocks are kept securely and under the correct conditions
- Conduct regular stock checks/stock inventory
- Ensure information required to compile meaningful budgets is always available
Daily activities include: planning and preparing hot breakfasts, box lunches, appetizers, and dinner, including desserts for 8 guests and 6 crew. (The same or similar meals will be served to guests and crew.) Meals will showcase a Northwest-style cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood and fish, specifically salmon, halibut, rockfish, Dungeness crab, shrimp and clams. At least one dinner service per week featuring beef such as grilled ribeye steak should be considered. The chef will be required to work in all types of weather conditions and spend up to six months living aboard the vessel. Conditions can be cramped, and the chef may be required to work odd hours. Shifts could consist of several hours of work, a break of several hours, followed by several more hours of work.
The chef’s daily duties vary greatly. A typical day might include:
- 5:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. (or as required) – Wake/begin breakfast and lunch prep.
- 6:00 a.m (or as required) – Main generator start to supply galley with electricity.
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. Serve breakfast.
- 8:00 a.m. Distribute lunches to guests departing for activities aboard guide boats.
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Prepare food for appetizers and dinner. (Direct or assist deck crew in cleaning shrimp, crab, clams and fish for galley use.) Free time.
- 5:00 p.m. – (guests return to vessel) Serve appetizers.
- 7:00 p.m. – Serve dinner
- After dinner – Wash dishes, clean galley and dining areas, store leftover foods, and prepare as required for next day.
- 9:00 p.m. or earlier – Finish all galley activities requiring main generator.
- A high level of personal cleanliness
- A high level of personal health
- Enjoyment of cooking
- Ability to organize efficient work spaces and schedules
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility to perform shift work on a 24-hour rotating roster as required
- Ability to work under pressure and stay calm in difficult situations
- Ability to interact and get along with many types of people
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Help With Interpreting Tarot Cards
Hello Avia and everyone,
I was learning much from your websites which I consider a real treasure for those interested in esoteric knowledge.
My question now is about how to interpreting tarot cards in spreads.
For example I had a reading and there was The World, then next card The Fool. I know The Fool as an unnumbered card can be 0 or 22.
Which would be the interpretation of this association of The World and The Fool, are there cards empowering or weakening the previous card from the spread?
Looking forward to learning and more understanding.
Thank you for your kind words about the website; I'm so glad to hear it's proven useful on your path.
Rather than assign a heavier weight onto one card over another, I like to string all the Tarot pearls of wisdom together to create a cohesive narrative.
-Like building a story book from the cards revealed.
In your example, I'm reminded of the concept of "Alpha and Omega" ....from beginning to end, this card combination tells me you (or your client) is in the process of running the gamut in life. This is a case where a distinct pilgrimage has been made (a new job, relationship, a new skill learned) with a clear beginning and a clear sense of completion. Having said that, these cards together encourage us to step back and take a broad view of all we have accomplished on this journey. If the energy around these cards deals with a job, then the cards prompt us to take a look at our progress from day one on that job, to the day we got promoted (or left for another job, or got laid off - whatever). There will be a specific beginning and end with this issue, and major lessons to be learned in reviewing the actions/behaviors expressed in this life-experience.
Kaali, I hope this makes sense, and hope these ideas help you with your Tarot card interpretations.
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Make sure you learn the most you possibly can about forex, both beginners and experts can benefit from any amount of new knowledge about forex. No tip can harm you when it comes to potentially making money, one little tip can help you succeed for years. Here are some tips that may benefit you.
To be successful in forex trading, study your successes and failures analytically by keeping a journal of your trading activity. Scrutinize your mistakes and accomplishments to learn what methods work and what methods do not. This practice prevents you from continuously making the same mistakes, and highlights the methods that succeed.
To start learning about the forex market and how it operates, it can be a good idea to start out with a demo account. Many brokers offer these to novice traders. You can get an overview of the market and learn how it works without risking your life savings.
Watch the home location of your broker when picking a Forex broker. The majority of fraudulent Forex brokers are located in just a few locations: Boca Raton and other parts of Florida, southern California, and Russia. Not all brokers in these areas are scammers, of course, but you need to use some extra caution if you see a broker is located there.
A great tip for forex trading is to never think in terms of absolutes. You should always think in terms of probabilities. A trade is never certain no matter how confident you are in it. A trade that appears to be a great one can turn sour. Sometimes, there is no way you can anticipate when this occurs. You just have to accept your loss and move on.
When buying currencies to trade in the foreign exchange market, limit the percentage of your account that you use for a single trade. Most Forex trader recommend that no more than two percent of your account ever be used on a single trade. More than this and you risk serious loss.
Choose an experienced broker to help you start out. Ask around, and plan to do research before you choose someone to help you. An inexperienced, or worse, unethical, broker will tear down all the gains you may have already made. Choose someone who knows how to work with your level of expertise.
Be willing to take a break from forex trading when the market isn’t going your way. Forex trading can be extremely stressful, and it wears on your mental and physical health especially heavily when you lose. Taking regular trading breaks will help you stick to your plan instead of trading on your emotions.
A great forex trading tip is to be leery of forex robots and similar products. Many naive traders eagerly purchase these products thinking they’ll make great gains, but they never do. If the inventors of these great products believed in them so much, why aren’t they using them to get rich themselves?
If you are just starting out in forex trading, it is important to set up your account with «stop orders». These stop your trades at a point when you start losing significant amounts of money, in order to limit your losses. Limiting your losses is important to make sure that you don’t lose more money in investing than you actually have in the bank.
A great forex trading tip is to ride a win for as long as you can, and to cut your losses early. When you are profiting from a trade, it’s best to ride it until the market changes. On the other hand, if you notice losses, you’ll want to quickly pull out.
Master short-term Forex trades before long-term trades. Setting up Forex trades takes a degree of skill, experience and knowledge. Short-term, intraday trends are an easier place to start trading. Practice your strategies and fine-tune them using three-to five intraday charts to tweak your market entry and exit points. Once you become proficient, you can further develop your strategy for longer-term trades
Beware of fraudulent companies. Even on a global market like Forex, fraudulent companies make their way in and attempt to defraud new traders. Prevent this by ignoring companies that show abnormally large profit ratings, getting advice from experienced traders, and following your gut. If a company seems too good to be true, it probably is.
To be successful in forex trading, be sure to study and understand money management. Once you have made a profit, you need to know how to protect it. Money management will prevent you from gambling away or losing what you have earned, as well as maximize your level of profit.
If you are an experienced stock trader looking to start trading in forex markets, learn the differences. For example, it is often good strategy to «buy and hold» stocks but the opposite is true with forex trading. Avoid losing money by using stock trading practices by learning about how forex is different than the stock market.
If you are wanting to invest your money, you should consider forex because it is safer than stock trading. Only in forex can you guarantee what your potential loss will be. Forex has much higher liquidity than any other type of investment, so when you set a loss point, there will always be someone else there to buy.
A good rule of thumb for beginner Forex traders, is to find a broker where your expertise level and trading goals, match up well with what the broker can offer. Make sure the broker deals or has dealt with clients who have similar goals to yourself, so that you know your broker understands what you are trying to achieve.
With all of these tips in your arsenal you have that much more of a better chance to succeed with forex. All of these tips shouldn’t be the only thing you learn, you have to make sure you explore all your options available. Just make sure you apply these tips to your previous knowledge and you should have a much better chance of success. | <urn:uuid:deb81aa0-5392-4fdd-928d-2c5df7157f2b> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | https://tramitesenlinea.org/amazing-ways-to-forge-a-better-forex-strategy/ | 2022-05-28T07:02:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663013003.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528062047-20220528092047-00193.warc.gz | en | 0.952629 | 1,223 |
This post was first featured on NewlyWife in August 2011.
I’m exhausted. It’s been a whirlwind past few days as I’ve scrambled to finish a DIY project to join in with the Pinterest Challenge. For those unaware, it’s a blogging challenge to put our inspiration found on the addicting website. It was put out by Katie Bower of Bower Power, Sherry Petersik of Young House Love, Emily Henderson of Secrets from a Stylist and Design Star fame, and Lana of Make a House a Home.
It seems to me that the loved ones of us Pinterest addicts must have thought we were crazy, but hopefully they have now realized that we’re simply visionaries. Although, I admit that throughout this Pinterest Challenge project I was convinced that I was bonkers. As we were finishing the project, I kept telling Matt, “This actually looks good!” And I should say that while Matt doesn’t usually seem as excited as I am about the DIY projects from the get-go, his enthusiasm grows. He puts in a lot of time and energy into these projects, too, and usually motivates me to finish them — and finish them well.
I should note that the creation of this particular drum shade, which is 24 inches in diameter, was not an easy task. The decorating of it, however, was super simple. So if you had more time than me, buy a large one online.
Start with an ugly chandelier. Anyone else have one of those? Carefully remove it — turn off the power at the breaker box — and dismantle the parts. Clean off any dust or stuff on the parts to be painted.
Paint it! Tape up the sockets and the tops of the exposed wires. I put the ground wire in a plastic bag. Get your ORB (oil rubbed bronze) spray paint and spray on thin coats. To cover the brass, it took about three coats.
Make a drum shade skeleton … if you happen to know a welder or can figure out a better way of doing it. Otherwise, save yourself and buy one online or call around for a store. For me, I found that pretty much no local store (30ish mile radius) sells them wider than 16 inches in diameter. This would have meant the shade was too close to the bulbs and would likely have been a fire hazard. I have read about making drum shades from quilting/embroidery hoops, but I couldn’t find any hoops big enough.
My father-in-law happens to weld and has equipment at his house. He graciously took the time to help me create a drum shade. Originally, we tried to make it from about 16 gauge steel wire, but it just wasn’t working.
We then went to Home Depot and found a six inch wire mesh sheet for about $5. After cutting, shaping it with a tire and welding … it looked something like this:
Cover the drum shade skeleton. Using a white flat sheet that we weren’t using, we covered the wire portion, securing it with pins and then with hot glue.
Trace, cut and paint your faux leather circles. With about a yard and a half of brown pleather fabric, I used the center of a roll of masking tape to trace out circles. (They are about three inches in diameter.)I ended up cutting 180-ish circles for my 24-inch wide, 12-inch tall shade. I then painted them with a craft store paint that was a silvery champagne color. To give it some texture, I painted about eight at a time and quickly folded them from the center (first fold in half, then in half again). Hold it for a few seconds and then let it unwrap and dry. It’s good to have some of the dark brown show through, but not a lot if you want a lighter look.
With a hot glue gun, adhere them to the drum shade in rows. For the first and last rows, glue them over the edge so you can trim them once you’re done. That way, none of the background fabric will show.
Wire up your drum shade. We used some thin wire and a washer to adhere the lampshade to the chandelier. Be careful that the washer is in the direct middle or the shade will be lopsided when you hang it. (You can kinda see the wires in the picture below.)
Carefully reassemble and reinstall the light and admire your handiwork!
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Gresh and Zo were joined by WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche and discussed the Red Sox and the firing of manager Bobby Valentine. Instead of holding a normal press conference to give the media a chance to ask questions the Sox opted to meet with media members individually.
“Yeah it was a bizarre scenario yesterday I’ll give you that, but at the same time I think it’s going forward what they do that matters. That’s the big thing that matters, what the baseball guys come up with as far as players, as far as a manager, as far as the coaching staff that has to be better than what they had here for the past 12 months.”
Roche was at Fenway yesterday and had the opportunity to talk with Ben Cherington and Larry Lucchino. The guys were interested to know who Roche addressed questions to first.
“I think I started with Ben just to say what happened, why was this a disaster and then I turn and got Larry’s opinion on that one. I think that’s how I started it.”
They went on to discuss how some feel that Lucchino is to blame for this managerial decision and Roche goes on to inform the guys how Bobby V came to get the job.
The guys also went on to talk about the communication issues the organization seemed to have where people just weren’t talking to each other. Why are we suppose to believe that this issue has been rectified? | <urn:uuid:9274a71a-d5ad-4edf-bf02-7cd682cd5758> | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/10/05/dan-roche-on-gresh-zo-its-what-the-sox-do-going-forward-that-matters/ | 2013-12-09T16:47:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163990989/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133310-00012-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.986667 | 345 |
On 22 November 2017, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) in partnership with LEAD SA, will celebrate 10 young African activists (between the ages of 18 – 35), who are doing exceptional work in the Gender Justice Field.
Annually since the year 2000, the IJR hosts the prestigious Reconciliation awards ceremony where the Institute recognises and awards individuals or organisations pioneering in fostering reconciliation in their different communities and spheres.
Building on from last year’s succesful introduction of the Rising Shaper award where three young poeple who made an outstanding contribution to achieving nation-building and reconciliation were recognised, this year 10 young actvists were chosen from 47 public nominations.
The 10 activists were selected based on their understanding and work around the theme of gender in such a way that it reflects its (gender) nuances and complexities. Their work is in touch with the realities of gender-based violence in SA as well as other gender-related issues.
In no particular order, the 10 activists are:
|Wadi Ben-Hirki||Northern Nigeria|
|Muneinazvo Kujeke||Sub-Saharan Africa|
|Omowumi Ogunrotimi||Abuja, Nigeria|
|Koketso Moeti||South Africa|
|Naleli Morojele||South Africa|
The selected activists will not receive a full award but a recognition, which will mainly be done through a carefully selected digital media campaign promoting their work and organisations to a large network within the civil society organisation, government and the general public.
The recognition and in-depth profiling of the above listed activists will run from 13 November – 17 November 2017 on both IJR and Lead SA’s digital platforms.
Be sure to follow this exciting campaign on the following platforms:
Twitter: @_IJR_ / @lead_sa
Media Enquiries/ Interview Request:
Gugu Nonjinge: 021 202 4071 E-mail: GNonjinge@ijr.org.za. | <urn:uuid:6070fdda-09c2-4c7d-89de-c6f113cc2e74> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | http://www.ijr.org.za/2017/11/10/achieving-gender-justice-reconciliation/ | 2018-02-21T10:49:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813608.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180221103712-20180221123712-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.890104 | 427 |
THE LIGHT OF ANDAMANS | VOL 35 | ISSUE 21 | 9 DEC 2011
It is really excellent and wonderful that the Chief Secretary himself interacted with the students. I can imagine from the nature of question posed by students that now students of Andamans are fully exposed to the day to day problems of the world. I liked the comments of CS wherein he has described as to how Port Blair was, three decades back. Regarding the brain-drain question, what the CS said is correct. I was perhaps the first boy to qualify any of the UPSC's competitive examination in 1983 and join Central Secretariat Service. We have now an IAS officer from Andamans too. There are still few more in senior position in
. A&N Administration can always requisition services of those officers who are willing. On our part wherever we get a chance to deal any case of Andamans, we always do it in a positive manner because we are from there. Delhi
Many Governments have abolished Octroi in Municipal Councils since the ongoing tussle between the industries and the municipal corporations states in
have either done away with or are into the stages of phasing out Octroi. India
It seems to echo the thought that Octroi must be abolished due to its various ill effects including the final distribution price. It is thus imperative to find alternative sources for funding the municipalities. The Octroi system, it is often termed to be 'obnoxious' 'vexatious' 'wasteful' and 'distorting'. The abolition of Octroi will not only help to attain economies on logistics and warehousing but will also make it a unified market. Octroi should be eliminated in phases.
Abolition of Octroi might result in some initial losses; it will be beneficial in the long run. These will not only ease inter state trade and generate more revenue but also impart some degree of uniformity to the tax system. Octroi will further burden the poor people, and make a deep hole in their pockets, as the cost of living in Andaman is too high, with double digit inflation and due to transportation of commodities from mainland like sugar, edible oil, soaps, plastic goods, leather, textiles and ferrous metals. There is apprehension among traders that unscrupulous elements will import cheap quality goods. The city will suffer as consumers will get poor quality commodities. Port Blair Municipal Council should impose tax only for petroleum products, tobacco, liquor and vehicles and should exempt Octroi for other products, PBMC should amend the regulation, I feel the Andaman chamber of commerce and the MP should take up the matter in the interest of the islanders and abolish Octroi. Even the Prime Minister of India has asked to abolish Octroi in the recent past. Some of the alternative sources which can be looked at in order to raise revenues for the municipalities include: Issuance of Municipal Bonds, Creation of a Municipal Development Fund, Tax on
, Imposition of Pollution Tax. Vacant Land
Golghar, Port Blair
KVK-CARI is really doing for the skill up gradation of Islander farmers, but at the same time it was observed that agriculture department perception is not based on the facts. During Tsunami rehabilitation program, I had observed that the farmers who had no need for power tillers they got the power tiller. In some places the Agriculture Department just dumped the organic manure without taking farmers into confidence. The efforts of Government regarding agriculture development will be futile if farmers are not placed in the center of the planning. | <urn:uuid:b5779a57-a676-487e-847e-debd19d09150> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://lightofandamans.blogspot.com/2011_12_11_archive.html | 2017-12-12T12:11:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948516843.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212114902-20171212134902-00080.warc.gz | en | 0.95517 | 735 |
in Ying-jeou Ma (ed), Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs, December 2019, Volume 36, pp. 150-169.
Introduction: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was first proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013 with a view to promoting regional economic and infrastructural cooperation in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The BRI is a two-faceted cross-border economic strategy, consisting of the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road." It engages the joint effort and participation of sixty-five countries in the world. As outlined by China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in its report dated March 28, 2015, the BRI has five major goals: enhancing policy coordination, facilitating connectivity, removing trade barriers, facilitating financial integration, and building people-to-people bonds. With the dual boost to land and maritime trade and business within the Belt and Road Nations, the BRI fosters market integration in the Asian region and forges new economic ties between China and the global economy.
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Chacony in G minor
Phantasy Quartet, Op. 2
There is a Willow Grows Aslant a Brook
Court Studies from The Tempest
Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite
Songs without Voices, Op. 26
Sinfonietta Op. 1
Britten Sinfonia tour Spain in January 2014 with contralto, Claudia Huckle, performing a programme of works which examine Benjamin Britten, his influences and his contemporaries.
The programme will feature Britten’s first who Opuses alongside contemporary works by Thomas Adès and Oliver Knussen. Britten Sinfonia will also perform works composed by Britten’s influences: English Baroque composer, Pucell, his teacher, Frank Bridge and long term collaborator, David Matthews’ arrangement of Mahler’s Rückert Lieder. | <urn:uuid:0cc60c81-c7ac-4fe9-9e2e-20f61f64b990> | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | https://www.brittensinfonia.com/archived-event/spain-tour-2014/ | 2019-07-20T10:23:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526506.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720091347-20190720113347-00193.warc.gz | en | 0.89943 | 179 |
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Now I was dressed, as fittingly as possible in the circumstances, but I felt that my chief need was a bed to lie down upon. I did not wish to sleep in the bath-room, so, taking my torch from the stand in which I had placed it, I sallied forth into the corridors, attired as I have described, and carrying my coat under my arm. A distant light, and the noise of females giggling, which increased most indecorously as I drew near, attracted my attention. Walking in the direction of the sounds, I soon discovered the two young women to whose charge I had been committed by the chief. They appeared to be in high spirits, and, seizing my arms before I could offer any resistance, they dragged me at a great pace down the passage and out into the verandah. Here the air was very fragrant and balmy, and a kind of comfortable “shakedown” of mattresses, covered with coloured blankets, had been laid for me in a corner. I lay down as soon as the sound of the young women’s merriment died out in the distance, and after the extraordinary events of the night, I was soon sleeping as soundly as if I had been in my father’s house at Hackney Wick.
V. A STRANGER ARRIVES.
When I wakened next morning, wonderfully refreshed by sleep and the purity of the air, I had some difficulty in remembering where I was and how I came there in such a peculiar costume. But the voices of the servants in the house, and the general stir of people going to and fro, convinced me that I had better be up and ready to put my sickle into this harvest of heathen darkness. Little did I think how soon the heathen darkness would be trying to put the sickle into me! I made my way with little difficulty, being guided by the sound of the running water, to the bath-room, and thence into the gardens. These were large and remarkably well arranged in beds and plots of flowers and fruit-trees. I particularly admired a fountain in the middle, which watered the garden, and supplied both the chief’s house and the town. Returning by way of the hall, I met the chief, who, saluting me gravely, motioned me to one of many small tables on which was set a bowl of milk, some cakes, and some roasted kid’s flesh. | <urn:uuid:3f485a7a-d658-4afe-8bd1-e5e81a50b287> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | http://www.bookrags.com/ebooks/13984/16.html | 2017-04-29T23:39:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123632.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00045-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.987683 | 509 |
Window cleaning with the Reach and Wash system is a relatively new way of cleaning windows, but it has revolutionised the window cleaning industry.By using the Reach and Wash system, windows can be cleaned more efficiently and without the use of chemicals. It is generally quicker than traditional methods, saving us time and ultimately saving our clients money. Using the Reach and Wash system we are able to offer high level window cleaning without the need to hire expensive platforms or having to use abseil window cleaning methods. This factor also reduces the cost of window cleaning for our clients. The Reach and Wash system also ensures that there are minimal health and safety risks, our operatives can clean your windows, signs and fascias all from the safety of the ground.
The prices above are guide prices only. Prices may vary depending on the size/ style of your windows. Prices based on 4 or 8 weekly cleaning. Additional costs for conservatory’s.
The water fed pole method cleaning is quickly becoming the industry standard and offers many benefits over traditional methods.
1). Better cleaning results. The major advantage of pure water is its desire to return to its impure state; hence its capacity to absorb large amounts of dirt from your windows. This process involves brushing your windows clean with pure water, as such, they will be left wet and will need time to dry naturally.
2). Health and safety. Legislation now limits the use of ladders as temporary workstations. The law states that ladders can only be used when all viable alternatives have been considered. Accidents happen, and if we can offer the same service while standing on the ground, so much the better.
3). Environmentally friendly. Pure water only is used, eliminating the need for detergents and chemicals.
4). Reduced disturbance. No more ladders being placed against your property, no more moving garden furniture to accommodate ladders, and no more holes in your lawn from ladder feet.
5). Windows will stay cleaner. The absence of sticky soap residue means that dirt will find it harder to cling to your windows, hence your windows stay cleaner for longer.
6). As your windows will be brushed clean almost unavoidably your frames will be cleaned at the same time
7). We can now reach with ease previously inaccessible aspects of your property. Third floor windows, conservatory roofs, windows above conservatory’s that had to be previously left.
First cleans: Please note that over the space of two or three visits the process will `leach` all deposits from around the frames, resulting in an improved finish each time, until ultimately the finish will effectively be sterile. Please be patient if the initial visit is not perfect, as this is largely dependent on the age, style, and condition of the windows, all of which are out of our control.
We have been running our company for 10 years now and have seen nearly all the different weather conditions possible in the UK. Many people automatically assume that if it’s raining, then there is no point in cleaning windows, but this is not the case. Unless the weather is especially bad or it is unsafe to carry out a clean then you can still expect to see your window cleaner.
As we are all aware it rains a lot in the UK, but this shouldn’t affect window cleaning. Rainwater is extremely pure and it does not stain your windows. In fact due to the extremely low or negligible levels of contaminants in rainwater, it is more suited to cleaning windows than tap water.
Generally speaking if your windows are dirty following a rain shower, it is because the windows were dirty to begin with, the water simply stuck to the dirt and became contaminated, making the dirt more visible once the windows had dried. If rainwater comes into contact with a clean window, it will either just sheet off or evaporate once the rain has stopped.
The only real exception to this is when the rain is heavy in conjunction with high winds, in this scenario the windows are likely to be wet for an extended period. Although that in itself isn’t a problem, the high winds allow dirt and debri to be repeatedly blown on to the windows, this dirt can then stick resulting in a sub-optimal finish. On the rare occasion that the weather is this bad, it will usually become unsafe to operate our telescopic poles. For this reason we won’t be around anyway.
Rest assured that if you do see us, we have determined that the weather is fine to continue providing our service as usual.
Our main method of payment is via GoCardless, this can be set up using the following link https://www.kwcleans.com/make-payment/ . For other payment methods please contact us at [email protected] Payment terms: 7 days.
1.1 Cleaning frequency
We offer 4 or 8 weekly window cleaning schedules. We will always aim to be on time but some flexibility may be required at times due to especially bad weather, bank holidays, etc, that may cause us to be a day or two late.
1.2 Cleaning hours
We carry out domestic window cleaning from 8AM – 5PM Mon-Fri, and 9AM – 4PM Sat.
Due to the volume of both commercial/domestic work, along with Cambridge traffic, we cannot provide specific times that we will be on site. However, feel free to text your window cleaner for an ETA on the day.
1.3 Access around your property
If requested by the customer, we will send a text reminder the day before we are due round asking for access to be provided around the property. We also ask that you ensure that all your windows and doors are closed when we visit, failure to do so may result in windows being missed.
1.4 Bad Weather
One of the many benefits of the reach and wash cleaning method, is its ability to clean in mostly all types of weather. As such, barring the worst of the British weather, you can expect to see your window cleaner as usual. Please click here for more information regarding all weather cleaning.
We will always try to provide you with the best possible service every time we clean your windows. If for any reason, you are not satisfied with our work, you must contact us within 24 hours of the clean. We will then schedule a free re-clean to rectify any issues. Please note, complaints made after 24 hours may not be re-cleaned.
1.6 Skipping/ postponing a scheduled clean
We will try to be as reliable as we can for you, but we also appreciate our customers being reliable. We will make time and space in our schedule available for you. On the day of the clean, or in reply to your text reminder, it is too late for us to replace your clean with another. We reserve the right if turning our team away at the door or cancelling on short notice, to charge you the full price expected and/or cancel any ongoing service with us.
1.7 Ending our services
If for any reason you should wish to cancel our services, you have the right to do so at any time. This can be done by email to [email protected] However, as one off window cleans are charged at a higher rate than maintenance cleans, a cancellation charge of £20.00 will be payable if cancelled before a second clean has taken place.
Our cleaning methods:
Window cleaning with the Water-fed pole method is a relatively new way of cleaning windows, but it has revolutionised the window cleaning industry. By using the Water-fed pole method, windows can be cleaned more efficiently and without the use of chemicals. It is generally quicker than traditional methods, saving us time and ultimately saving our clients money. The Water-fed pole method also ensures that there are minimal health and safety risks, our operatives can clean your windows, gutters and fascias all from the safety of the ground. | <urn:uuid:7051b278-f739-49a9-b67f-821cd66934b4> | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | https://www.kwcleans.com/window-cleaning/ | 2020-12-02T10:01:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141706569.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202083021-20201202113021-00632.warc.gz | en | 0.944219 | 1,628 |
The chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA, has become familiar in the past decade, notably to parents searching for BPA-free bottles for their infants. Animal studies have found that BPA, which resembles the sex hormone estrogen, harms health. The growing brain is an especially worrisome target: estrogen is known to be important in fetal brain development in rodents. Now a study suggests that prenatal, but not childhood, exposure to BPA is connected to anxiety, depression and difficulty controlling behaviors in three-year-olds, especially girls.
More than 90 percent of Americans have detectable amounts of BPA in their urine; for most people, the major source of exposure is diet. BPA is a component of the resins that line cans of food and the plastics in some food packaging and drink containers, and the chemical leaches into the edible contents. Other sources of BPA exposure include water-supply pipes and some paper receipts.
Epidemiologist Joe M. Braun of Harvard University and his colleagues studied 240 women and their children in the Cincinnati area. The researchers collected urine samples from the mothers twice during pregnancy and within 24 hours of birth and from the children at ages one, two and three. BPA was detectable in 97 percent of the samples. They also surveyed parents about their kids’ behavior and executive functions—a term for the mental processes involved in self-control and emotional regulation.
The researchers found that the more BPA children were exposed to in the womb, the more anxious, depressed and hyperactive they were at three years old and the more difficulty they had controlling their emotions and inhibiting behaviors. The effects were most severe in girls. The team did not find a connection between the children’s behavior and their exposure to BPA after they were born, they report in the November 2011 issue of Pediatrics.
Determining the precise mechanisms behind BPA’s effect on behavior will require more work, Braun observes. BPA interferes with estrogen; in the brain, this action could affect the migration and survival of neurons, for example. “It is fair to say there is reasonable concern over BPA toxicity,” Braun says.
Luckily, reducing dietary exposure is possible. As reported last July in Environmental Health Perspectives, 20 participants swapped their normal diet, which included canned and packaged foods, for a “fresh foods” diet, which did not. The dietary switch reduced the participants’ BPA levels by 66 percent after three days | <urn:uuid:ec20779e-acc5-4d08-af99-6892c4b3e8dc> | CC-MAIN-2014-41 | http://iwellville.com/environment/?currentPage=3 | 2014-10-02T14:27:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1412037663754.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20140930004103-00352-ip-10-234-18-248.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.974423 | 508 |
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Sanjay says ‘don’t irritate me,I am in deep sleep,I thought you got some sort of bad dreams “.She says “OK,I beef to you to cone home now “.Sanjay with lots of tiredness gets ready to come to Kirthi’s house.he comes out and sees the road empty and drives towards her house.Kirthi thinks to find the person who called her in the name of Ranvijay. She gets message from dad stating good night.She replies for it and starts to wait for the arrival of Ranvijay.
Sanjay reaches her house,he sees the door open and cones in,he hears some song and says “Kirthi,where are you ?”.she comes from kitchen and asks him to sit and wait to meet Ranvijay.He says”OK,just give me a cup of coffee”.He sees the half eaten pizza and takes a slice from it.Kirthi watches him from kitchen and smiles.She prepares coffee and gives him a cup and sits with other.
A man covers his face with the black cloth and says “Meera,I am coming to meet you and set the goals,”,he smirks.and comes out if the place where he was staying,his eyes were very much red due to lack of sleep and tiredness.He starts a bike and covers him with helmet and drives toward her home.he hides a pistol in his pant pocket.
Sanjay sips the coffee and asks Kirthi some questions .She smiles and starts to give her answers.
Sanjay: will you answer my question?
Kirthi:ya ,sure but
Sanjay: I need to ask you about Ranvijay.
Sanjay:did you love him ?
Kirthi:no but (she sees deeply inside Sanjay’s eyes )
Sanjay:then why are you eager to meet him.
Kirthi:who told I sm eager,if I am eager I will make spe isl dishes for him but I didn’t do it .
Sanjay:you are complicating dear.
Kirthi:no I am not .
she hears some bike sound and asks Sanjay to hide under the bed,she goes to open the door.She sees a man standing with half covered face and says”I am waiting to meet you,come in “.He cones inside and sits in the sofa,Kirthi signs Sanhay to be calm and sits in front of Ranvijay and says “Are you still angry with me ?”.He avoids her eyes and says “No one can accept such kind of act Meera”.She gives him a cup and says “Drink it,you will like it for sure ?”.He tastes the drink and completes the one.Kirthi walks around him ,she stands seeing outside and asks “who send you ?”.Ranvijay says”What are you telling,mee”,he stops and feels a gun on His head, Kirthi says “tell me or I will pull the horse “.he says “I am your Ranvijay “.she fakes pulling the trigger.he says the man who have asked him to do.
she says “Run away, and dkbt try to fool me anymore “,she leaves him out and closes the door,the man removes his turban and it is Nuraj.he says “Shit” and hears sins siren sound and runs into the darkness.Sanjay says “how did you know that he is not “.She smiles .
and says “I know it because I lived with Ranvujay for 8 months and 22 days “.Sanjay praises her wit.she says”and I know that Ranvujay won’t spare me for my deeds ,won’t he Sanjay “.Sanjay doesn’t reply and sees her with a spell bound reaction.
He laughs and says “He won’t ” and sits in the sofa.he thinks something and asks her “What will you do if you see your Ranvijay “.She says “I will give him coffee instead if tea because I think now he will like coffee”.He enjoys the joke and says “Be serious “.She says “Sanjay,I am not such a fool to to believe such things,I know the reality “,she walks into her room .Sanjay says”Sorry Kirthi”.but she ignores the sorry and comes with a key.she says “Come it has become very late ,you sleep in the guest room”.
He goes to the guest room and sits on the bed,he remembers her interested in meeting Ranvijay and gets confused due to her motives.Niraj reaches his place and sees his boss standing in door.he explains the whole situation.His boss shouts at Niraj for leaving Kirthi alive.he brokers the glass window by throwing his walking stick.Dharma sees message from Sanjay and reads the message,he gets shocked at the end and tries to call him but finds the calls unpicked.
precap:Kirthi sees the DNA report matched and gets happy and she has finded the culprit.
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Fractures from falls
Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases with increasing age.
A third of those aged 65 years and over will fall every year, rising to over 40% in those aged 80 years, compared with only 8% in middle age.There are many reasons why people fall. it can be a results of medication, or neurological problems. Sometimes, it can be caused by poor vision, or existing muscular problems, which make it harder to move easily.
Some of the falls can be avoided, however, if care is taken at home to make sure the environment is safe. Much of this is common sense, but often not attended to before an accident actually happens. Loose carpet, trailing wires and unmarked steps can all make falling more likely for an elderly person, as can bathrooms without non-slip mats and a lack of rails in the bedroom and bathroom for stability.
Yet so much of this is avoidable. If you have an elderly relative or friend, take the time to do an audit of their home to see if you can help make the environment a little safer and prevent a fall before it happens. Good lighting is also key to ensuring the person can see where they are walking easily.
You can also buy falls alarms,which are portable devices activated when the person wearing it falls to a 20 degree or more angle and lies without moving for eight seconds. A signal is sent to a portable pager, or an autodial alarm telephone is activated.
And don’t forget the importance of wearing the right shoes and slippers. Non-slip options are available and can be very helpful in fall prevention. | <urn:uuid:14e5577b-8b01-4948-81d3-b0ceb5e50509> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | https://myageingparent.com/health/medical/fractures-from-falls/ | 2018-02-20T05:40:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812880.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220050606-20180220070606-00128.warc.gz | en | 0.95281 | 344 |
Wilkie Sherard Frieson is a co-owner of Clark Memorial Funeral Service, and currently serves as the General Manger and Managing Funeral Director/Embalmer in full and continuous charge.
He has been an Alabama licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1999, when at age 19, he graduated with honors from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, and returned home from Atlanta, Georgia to assist his mother in running the company.
Sherard is the son of Mrs. Charlotte A. Clark-Frieson and the late Clarence Frieson, Jr., and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie Clark. He was born into and grew up in and around the business, and started working at 12 years of age.
He is a 1997 graduate of Handley High School, Roanoke, Alabama, and is a part-time student at Southern Union State Community College, where he is currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Science.
He has plans to continue his liberal arts education with a major in Business Administration.
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It is not very often that ShepwayVox will stray into national politics, but this could not go unreported.
As several national newspaper noted on or after the 8/09/15 (and the length of the extracts is important given the importance of the issue):
The number of households struggling with problem debt grew by a quarter between 2012 and last year, as stagnating wages forced a growing number to borrow to get by, according to the Adam Smith Institute.
By 2014, 3.2 million families were spending at least 25% of their gross monthly pay on servicing unsecured debts, the definition of problem debt. The figure for 2012 was 2.5 million, according to research undertaken by the Adam Smith Institute, TUC and Unison.
Young people, the self-employed and low-income families recorded the biggest increases in debt.
The report said 1.6m households were spending 40% of their gross income on repaying non-housing debts. Of those, 1.1 million were earned less than £30,000 a year.
This is not chance.If the Chancellor is to reduce his borrowing (which effectively means he wants to increase his savings) then someone else has to spend instead. That is a simple accounting fact that cannot be avoided.
So, George Osborne has effectively been forcing households to borrow, by holding their real earnings constant, by cutting benefits and letting some key aspects of inflation occur. They have reduced their saving as a result as this chart from the Office for Budget Responsibility shows:
A reduction in saving means that overall many will have borrowed more. And this is the plan, as this chart from the same source shows:
George Osborne is planning that households should go into considerably more debt so that the government can reduce their debt. It can be stated as simply and directly as that: this is the explanation of his plan to reduce the government deficit. He is simply shifting it to 0thers.
It is also the inevitable consequence of his trying to achieve that goal through austerity that will mean that there will be only limited real income growth at best, and unevenly spread at that.
In that case the misery that the Adam Smith Institute, TUC & Unison reveals resulting from debt burdens that households can hardly manage is not by accident, it is created by design, and it is meant to get worse.
This is the real debt crisis in this country.
If you want to know why we need a different economic approach this is one, Keynes is Back is a very good, explanation. | <urn:uuid:fccbf4a5-9658-4aa2-8476-e3f9aa8af017> | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | https://shepwayvox.org/2015/09/14/debt-misery-is-not-chance-it-is-by-tory-design/?shared=email&msg=fail | 2021-04-15T14:18:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038085599.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210415125840-20210415155840-00452.warc.gz | en | 0.984848 | 520 |
I’ve known Tim Murray for about 20 years. As a scout he’s put a great record together; Ottawa Senators fans can never thank him enough for making an out-of-the-box pick that paid out with Erik Karlsson.
Yeah I know, no one scout owns a draft pick but Karlsson’s an exception and really good picks had a way of following Tim around at stops he had made along the way in Anaheim, New York, and Ottawa before he took the GM’s job in Buffalo.
That said, I tried not to think about this day, namely the day when owner Terry Pegula would fire him. Yeah, it’s a hired-to-be-fired business but still, you don’t want to go there. Should we have seen it coming?
Everyone should have. He inherited a coach, Ted Nolan — a Pegula hire to win a news cycle with the fans — who wasn’t Murray’s choice and never would have been. Anyone who saw the press conference with the new GM standing beside the coach could read the body language — there was going to be no co-existing. Disdain wouldn’t have been a strong enough word, in part because at an emotional level Tim never had done anything in half measures. Or three quarters. Or 15/16ths.
Pat LaFontaine was hanging around as well when Tim came in. No one could figure out his role and Pat, a great guy, seemed like even he didn’t want to be there.
Which is to say, Pegula already established his love for big gestures, however empty. He bought a franchise going in the wrong direction, created more dysfunction and handed it to Tim to fix.
Tim had assistant GM on his resume but that was working for Brian Murray who was family and with whom Tim had an extended working history. He had always managed up with people he knew and trusted and people who knew the NHL.
He was not your average GM. He was sine qua non. Remember when he lost the lottery and ended up with the No. 2 pick in the McDavid draft? That they-shot-my-dog reaction. He knew that McDavid didn’t just represent a turnaround for the organization, but also job security.
And then there was the Mike Babcock sweepstakes and the Sabres came up with the silver medal once again. I’m sure Pegula pins it on Tim. After all, the owner is on a lifetime winning streak.
How would Babcock and McDavid look in Buffalo right now? They’d be bigger than The Beatles.
When Jack Eichel suffered that high-ankle sprain at the start of the season both he and Tim were hobbled. It was going to be a rough ride. I don’t want to say that it was the beginning of the end. I suspect it goes farther back than that, but Eichel’s injury fast-tracked it.
I wouldn’t criticize Tim on any single count as a hockey man. The one thing I’d say though is that for better or ill he gets married to his evaluations — the one that bit him was Robin Lehner, a goaltender that he drafted and then traded for and I can’t figure out why. Then again, the problems in Buffalo only started in net and fed out and ultimately up to the owner’s box.
Murray started assembling his scouting staff on arrival but really this year was the first that he had every piece in place. Great, an owner who brings in someone to build through the draft and then starts the meter running like a taxi idling outside the arena.
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Regina (rĭjĪˈnə) [key], city (1991 pop. 179,178), provincial capital, S Sask., Canada, on Wascana Creek. The city is the distribution and service center for one of the world's largest wheat-growing areas. Industries include agricultural processing, meatpacking, printing, oil refining, and the manufacture of communications equipment and building materials.
Regina was founded in 1882 when a railroad line was constructed through the region. It was the capital of the Northwest Territories from 1883 to 1905, when it became the capital of the newly created Saskatchewan. From 1892 to 1920, Regina was the headquarters of the Northwest Mounted Police, and it is now western headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which maintains its crime detection laboratory there. The Univ. of Regina is located in the city, which is also home to a Canadian Football League team.
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A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case against a retired police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina, the last of 20 New Orleans police officers who were charged by the Justice Department's civil rights division to get his day in court.
Gerard Dugue was on trial for charges he wrote a false report on the shootings of unarmed residents on the Danziger Bridge, less than a week after the August 2005 hurricane. The case was expected to go to the jury early next week. Now it's up to prosecutors to decide whether to retry the case.
U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt ruled that Justice Department prosecutor Bobbi Bernstein may have unfairly influenced the jury hearing Dugue's trial by mentioning the name of a man who was beaten to death by a New Orleans police officer in a case unrelated to Dugue's.
Bernstein argued that merely mentioning Raymond Robair's last name couldn't amount to any prejudice against Dugue. The retired sergeant wasn't charged in the Robair case, but the judge said it's impossible to know if any jurors heard her remark and drew any negative conclusions.
"That's a chance that I'm not willing to take," he said, adding that a mistrial was "the last thing in the world I want to do."
Bernstein said she couldn't comment on the judge's ruling or prosecutors' plans.
The hurricane, which struck Louisiana and Mississippi on Aug. 29, 2005, drove a wall of water into the coast. Levees broke and flooded roughly 80 percent of New Orleans, plunging the city into chaos and subjecting police to harsh, dangerous conditions.
The storm also cast a spotlight on a troubled police department that has been plagued by corruption for decades. In Katrina's aftermath, federal authorities launched a new push to clean up the police force. The criminal probes were only part of the effort. The Justice Department also embarked on a top-to-bottom review of the department that produced a scathing report on its practices.
Before the trial started, Engelhardt barred prosecutors from introducing evidence related to Dugue's involvement in the department's probe of Robair's death. Defense attorney Claude Kelly asked for a mistrial after he heard Bernstein turn to a colleague and say, "Get me Robair," while cross-examining Dugue. Bernstein was asking for a file related to the Robair case.
Bernstein said she wanted to ask Dugue about his report in the Robair case to show he knows how to properly write a report and is capable of assessing whether witnesses are credible or not.
Kelly, however, said Bernstein's "outrageous behavior" could have left jurors with the impression that Dugue was suspected of wrongdoing in the Robair case. Engelhardt angrily scolded Bernstein, saying she should have privately discussed the matter with him at the bench if she thought she could broach the subject.
"My orders are my orders, and I expect them to be followed," he said.
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Cruisers Yachts Debuts 60 Cantius with SureShade Sunshade
60 Cantius unveiled at annual dealer meeting as third Cantius model to feature SureShade; fourth Cruisers Yachts model with sunshade system as factory option
Cruisers Yachts recently held a private unveiling of their all new 390 Express Coupe to dealers at their 2016 Annual International Dealer Meeting in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
The much-anticipated evening debut of the new 60 Cantius showcased the new flagship model of the Cantius line for Cruisers… and the latest model to offer SureShade’s retractable shade system as a factory-installed option.
The 60 Cantius features a fully integrated automated sunshade system that provides full shade in the large cockpit area, enhancing the indoor/outdoor experience of the coupe style boat.
The SureShade team was once again in attendance at the Cruisers annual meeting to meet with dealers and see firsthand the latest model to offer our patented, telescoping sunshade systems.
|SureShade’s Dana Russikoff, business leader and co-founder, with Debbie Egan, Director of Customer Service.
The 60 Cantius is now the third model in the Cruisers Cantius line to offer SureShade – following the successful offering of the shade on the 45 Cantius (launched at the 2013 dealer meeting) and the 48 Cantius (launched at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show).
Cruisers also debuted the 390 Express Coupe at their 2014 dealer meeting as “shade ready” and available for factory installation orders of the SureShade automated shade system.
To see more photos of the exciting new 60 Cantius and ALL the Cruisers Yachts models offering SureShade (including a LOT more photos) check out our Cruisers Yachts gallery
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Born in the UK, I achieved an ‘O level in fine art. Only having the opportunity to tap back into my love of art when my children were bigger leaving me more ‘free’ time. I was commissioned to supply paintings for the revamp of a 5 star hotel in Umhlanga, Durban. I am passionate about pots of all shapes and sizes and enjoy to transfer these images as I see them into paintings. I love colour but especially light and shade. Started my painting career with oil but now I prefer the medium of acrylic and ink, but still enjoying the challenge that other mediums present. Have works in Italy, Ascot, England and Johannesburg.
I have exhibited in various venues collectively with other artists, namely the NSA Gallery, Gateway Theatre of shopping and various private venues. Presented with the "Most Promising Newcomer Award" at the Moag Awards held in Durban recently.
O level art – Educated in the United Kingdom
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- By Dylan F. Tweney | November 19, 2009 | 2:09 pm
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google today unveiled more details of Chrome OS, a lightweight, browser-based operating system for netbooks.
With a strong focus on speed, the Chrome OS promises nearly instant boot times of about 7 seconds for users to login to their computers.
“We want Google Chrome OS to be blazingly fast … to boot up like a TV,” said Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management for Google.
The first Chrome OS netbooks will be available in late 2010, Pichai said. It will not be available as a download to run and install. Instead, Chrome OS is only shipping on specific hardware from manufacturers Google has partnered with. That means if you want Chrome OS, you’ll have to purchase a Chrome OS device.
Google is currently working with unnamed computer manufacturers to define specifications for these computers, which Pichai said will include larger netbook-style computers with full-size keyboards, large trackpads and large displays.
Chrome OS netbooks will not have traditional hard disk drives — they will rely on non-volatile flash memory and internet-based storage for saving all of your data.
All the applications will be web-based, meaning users won’t have to install apps, manage updates or even backup their data. All data will be stored in the cloud, and users won’t even have to bother with anti-virus software: Google claims it will monitor code to prevent malicious activity in Chrome OS web apps.
“Chrome OS is a totally rethought computer that will let you focus on the internet, so you can stop worrying about your computer,” according to a Google promotional video shown at the event, held at the Google campus in Mountain View, California.
As part of its announcement today, Pichai said that Google would be releasing all of the operating system’s code and design documents to the public.
Introduced in July, Chrome OS is a Linux-based, open-source operating system centered on Google’s Chrome browser. Applications will run exclusively inside the browser, Google said Thursday.
“As of today, the code will be fully open, which means Google developers will be working on the same tree as open developers,” said Pichai.
The OS’s focus on design is consistent with the company’s stance that the future is in the web. In July, Vic Gundotra, Google’s engineering vice president and developer evangelist, spoke on a panel about app stores, in which he said native apps (such as those available for the iPhone) would be obsolete in the future, and that the web will “become the platform that matters.”
“Every capability you want today, in the future it will be written as a web application,” Pichai said Thursday.
Netbooks — lightweight, low-powered subnotebooks — were the surprise hit of 2008 and 2009. However, with the growth of netbook sales slowing — and the prices of some full-powered notebooks dropping below $400 — the continued viability of the netbook sector is an open question.
Though netbook shipments are falling below manufacturers’ expectations, the inexpensive, low-powered devices appear to still be selling well. Pichai cited research figures from ABI research indicating that 35 million netbooks shipped in 2009, more than twice the number sold in 2008.
Manufacturers have yet to announce pricing on netbooks shipping with Chrome OS, but Google expects the cost to be about the same as current netbooks. On average, netbooks cost between $300 and $500.
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IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Sam Mendes
Release Date: 23 January 2009
Star Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Christopher Fitzgerald
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There's a lot of variety in an Australian shepherd's coat. His outercoat is somewhat coarse while his undercoat is soft and thick. The fur can be either completely straight or have a slight wave. You should brush an Aussie's coat every week with a slicker brush. If he is shedding quite a bit, you can use a shedding blade to remove excess hair. Never shave your Aussie if his coat becomes matted, as this will only lead to sunburn. To keep the level of matting down, use a pin brush on the feathers, or long fur, on your dog. This includes front legs, back legs, and behind the ears. | <urn:uuid:9d659505-8685-437b-898e-64599696ff06> | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | https://dog.lifetips.com/tip/51191/frequently-asked-questions/answers-br-care-and-health/grooming-an-australian-shepherd.html | 2019-07-24T05:00:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195530385.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190724041048-20190724063048-00551.warc.gz | en | 0.954877 | 173 |
Iridium SSTi is a supplement manufactured in the US, by Performix, and marketed via the GNC online store.
Neither the manufacturer nor GNC provide a great deal of information about the product, but it has been developed especially for “elite athletes” and each capsule contains a blend of 17 ingredients that apparently work together to provide the mental toughness, clarity of mind, and physical domination needed to attain success.
Although only the briefest overview is provided, one of the things that make the product so special is the “TERRA” multi coating matrix that is used as part of the “multi-phase beadlet delivery system” that delays the delivery of some of the ingredients to provide multiple release points and help maximise the ingredient performance.
Promised benefits include:
- Cognitive Priming
- Ballistic Body Energy
- Accelerated Fat Metabolism
What is Iridium SSTi and How Does it Work?
Iridium appears to be first and foremost a performance boosting supplement and the formulation contains enough stims that it should be more than capable of providing the promised energy boost, and will likely speed up the metabolism sufficiently to increase the speed at which calories are burned, and may trigger fat burning.
The formulation should also prove to be effective for blowing away any mental cobwebs and providing a clearer, more focused mind. All of these benefits are likely to be appreciated by anyone who is highly focused on getting the most out of their training and becoming the best that they can be.
Best Product In Class – Instant Knockout
In the category of fat burners – and even the physique carving/muscle definition aspect – our favourite supplement is currently Instant Knockout.
Instant Knockout has all the red hot ingredients that are currently helping people burn fat, get ripped and enjoy an awesome sensory experience…all in one!
We don’t make light of our recommendations to you guys and this one comes with bells on it.
Take a look at our full review of Instant Knockout.
Key Ingredients & Blend Potential
Iridium is a unique product to evaluate because it contains a lot of ingredients and they are included in sophisticated proprietary blends. To make matters more intricate, the main proprietary blend consists of three more proprietary blends and some of the ingredients therein are proprietary blends as well.
The main blend is called the Performix Suspension Super Thermo Iridium Complex (1,151mg) and it provides the following:
TERRA Pod Ballistic Energy Thermo Beadlet: caffeine anhydrous, ashwagandha extract, synephrine HCI, coleus forskohlii extract, yohimbine HCI, Bioperine, n-acetyl-l-tyrosine
TERRA Pod Ballistic Sensory Beadlet: TeaCrine, Cognizin, l-aplha glycerylphosphorylcholine, bacopa monnieri extract, Huperzine A extract
Diffusion Carrier Oil Matrix: medium chain triglycerides, safflower extract, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), rosemary extract [supplying carnosic acid, carnosol, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid]
Many of the ingredients in the first blend are stimulants. Coleus Forskohlii however is a bit of a jack of all trades. It can increase metabolism via an increase in cyclic adenosine monophosphate.
Bioperine is a patent-protected black pepper extract that has the ability to ensure other ingredients are absorbed as smoothly and completely as possible and, in theory, this blend alone should be able to support all of the claims made for the product (assuming sufficient inclusion rates).
The second blend is for providing the cognitive edge. TeaCrine, is a proprietary blend of theacrine that is designed to provide extra energy and improved focus.
TeaCrine is designed to provide stimulation without jitters or any of the other side effects stimulant usage often entails. It has also been developed to provide an energy boost that can apparently last for up to six hours.
The other four ingredients in the second blend are often added to nootropic supplements and have obviously been included here to provide athletes with the mental focus and clarity they will need to succeed in a competitive sporting world.
With a name like “Carrier Oil Matrix”, blend number three sounds like its role is supportive only, and more to do with the delivery mechanism than with actively supporting results. However, although medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are often used as carrier mechanisms, and can be digested quickly without the need for bile, some of the other ingredients have more to offer.
The results of some studies indicate safflower oil may help support weight loss, and CLA is often incorporated into weight loss blends. Despite its associations with food preparation, rosemary is also a versatile ingredient that is sometimes used as a memory booster and is believed to improve the mood and offer protection against stress.
No customer feedback was available at the time of this review.
Side Effects, Health Issues & Supplementary Information
The label warns against using Iridium SSTi alongside sources of caffeine or other stimulants. It is also unwise to consume alcohol during periods of supplementation and the capsules are not suitable for people who are under 18 years of age or for anyone who suffers from existing medical conditions or is taking medication.
Pregnant or nursing mothers should also refrain from using Iridium. Supplementation should be discontinued at least two weeks before surgery or if side effects become an issue.
Performix does not appear to offer a guarantee, but GNC does; so anyone who is unhappy with the product can contact GNC, within 30 days of their purchase, and request a refund.
Purchasing Options & Considerations
Although Performix has an official web presence, at the time of this review the company appeared to be marketing its products exclusively via GNC and the GNC price per (60 capsule) pack was $119.99 for regular customers or $84.99 for GNC membership card holders.
Conclusion and Recommendation
We admire Performix products; they have taken the science and technology feel of their supplement line to a different and refreshing level.
If you are anything like us, then you will feel the product have some sort of effect. Actually it made some of us a bit dizzy on an empty stomach but we got used to it. The cognitive aspect is nice, and the thermogenic fat burning is present in a warming glow.
Nonetheless, our current recommendation sticks with Instant Knockout as the formula and effectiveness the product comes with is unrivalled at the moment. It actually contains a similar recipe to Performix Iridium SSTi (when you strip back all the trademark names on the Iridium line) but we had a more successful cycle on Instant Knockout.
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Home > Car Specific > Nissan > Nissan Sunny/Pulsar GTIR > Suspension > Powerflex Road Series
Part Number: PFR46-107Customs Type: Car AccessoriesManufactured In: United KingdomRetail Price: £14.96+vat per BushQty Supplied: Pack of 2 Bushes
Powerflex rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes. These bushes are are a direct replacement for your original rubber bushes, but in a harder compound, specially designed for high performance, modified road cars, for fast road and trackday use, where a very small but comfortable increase in vibration and noise transference is acceptable. These bushes are sold in pairs (despite being priced individually - It's a Powerflex thing!). | <urn:uuid:21e395c4-437a-49f5-9d7f-466b73713740> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | https://www.scamotorsport.com/PFR46-107.html | 2019-11-21T12:45:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670770.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121101711-20191121125711-00019.warc.gz | en | 0.849489 | 150 |
52 Friend Dates in 52 Weeks: A Conversation with Author Rachel Bertsche
If you’ve ever moved to a new city, you’d know that one of the biggest challenges is making new friends. But for some, even that doesn’t cut it. After relocating from New York to Chicago after college, Rachel Bertsche wasn’t content in just finding a few people to hang out with. She was looking for a best friend. In her memoir, MWF Seeking BFF, Rachel writes about her year-long search for that one-of-a-kind bestie. I was lucky enough to catch up with her right before her the launch of her second book.
Rachel Sales: Your story of moving to Chicago a few years after college and realizing you’d have to proactively seek out friends for the first time in your life was so relatable! This is something that long-term women travelers also often face abroad. What are some of your best practices for making friends in a new environment?
Rachel Bertsche: If nothing else, the best thing you can do is join something. Anything. A book club, a running group, a cooking club. Any group that meets regularly and has other people with similar interests will make a huge impact on your social life. The consistency of regular meetings takes some of the pressure of asking potential new friends out. Abroad, there are lots of ex-pats groups where you could meet potential new friends. And if you don’t know where to start, try meetup.com. There are groups for everything!
RS: Your year of making friends also corresponded with your first year of marriage. Luckily, your husband seemed very supportive of your very busy friend-making schedule! What advice can you give women who have relocated to a new city with a partner and want to branch out on their own?
RB: Remind your partner that a happy wife is a happy life! Your partner should want you to be happy in your new home, and no matter how wonderful your relationship is, a woman needs more than one other person in her life. Friends fill a need that romantic partners don’t, necessarily, so your best bet is to fill you life with lots of wonderful people.
RS: Friend-making seemed like an expensive side job. How do you recommend that people on a budget cut costs?
RB: It’s true, going out to dinner and drinking wine can become a very pricey activity. But there are plenty of free options out there — especially in the summer time! Going for a walk, checking out a free concert in the park, having a picnic, exploring a new neighborhood — there are tons of adventures you can go on with a new friend that don’t cost a thing.
RS: Over the course of your story, you traveled with your husband on a belated honeymoon to Croatia. Though it was a great trip overall, you did have a spat at one point. This is typical not just for couples, but for travel buddies in general. How do you recommend dealing with travel buddy tiffs?
RB: It’s so hard! Traveling with anyone involves a LOT of together time. Sometimes you just need a breather. When you fight with a travel buddy–be it a romantic partner or a friend–the best thing you can do is just take a break from each other for a bit. Clear your head, take a deep breath, get some space. You’ll both be much happier after a few hours of alone time–or a good night’s sleep.
RS: In your memoir, you are extremely honest about yourself, the people you meet, your relationships with your friends and family members, and everything in general. Did you face any challenges in opening up for a public audience? Why did you decide to tell your story as a memoir and not as fiction. Tell us more.
RB: I like writing in the first person. I like giving a public voice to the things I think many women think but are perhaps to embarrassed to say out loud. Certainly, offending people is an occupational hazard of writing memoir, but I try hard not to make jokes at anyone’s expense but my own.
RS: You mentioned that your year of friend-making made you feel like a much more independent person. Why was it specifically that which brought you out of your shell–and not simply moving away from your hometown?
RB: In order to meet new friends you have to go out and do things. Friends don’t show up at your doorstep. So I had to do a lot of stuff solo–I took an improv class, I showed up at meetup groups, I went to a writer’s workshop. If you’re trying to make new friends you have to be willing to go out and make the effort to do these things, alone. I used to hear about cool activities and think “if only I had a friend to do that with.” But by the end of the year I’d think, “I should go! I could make a great friend there.”
RS: What are some challenges that women face while making friends in a new city that men might not face? What are some benefits of being a woman on the prowl (for friends)?
RB: Psychologists say that women have face to face friendships and men have side to side friendships — which is to say that men like to do activities together, women want to bond over conversation. I feel like in a new city men can often go to, say, a bar and watch the game and suddenly they are talking to the guy sitting next to them. Watching sports side to side is how they make friends! Women like a bit more talk and interaction, so it can be a bit harder to get that started. But it’s worth it! | <urn:uuid:7ea7224a-06d1-46ba-854a-7f4d8c877a9a> | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | https://pinkpangea.com/2014/07/52-friend-dates-52-weeks-conversation-author-rachel-bertsche/ | 2019-07-17T13:03:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525187.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717121559-20190717143559-00544.warc.gz | en | 0.970326 | 1,218 |
Lipid Lip Balm
MAKETHEMAKE's Lipid Lip Balm comes in four beautiful shades - pictured L to R: Grounded, Go Figure, Forever Young, Ambitious. They deliver a sheer, pigmented buildable coverage with a gentle aroma of Vanilla. Can be worn alone, or over lipstick to enhance hydration and glow.
Lipid Lip Balm is a skin nuturing and plumping lip gloss, adding a natural sheen and colour to the lips. The formula has a rich texture which feels soft and velvety on the lips and the unique applicator tip applies the balm smoothly and evenly.
The lipid-rich oils create long-lasting comfort and protection against external influences. The formula is enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Lecithin, which helps to retain moisture in the lips giving them a plump and hydrated effect, plus Vitamin E and stable Vitamin C, to provide antioxidant protection.
Apply over the lips with the applicator. Can be worn alone, or over lipstick for additional colour and shine. | <urn:uuid:a421a94c-8a76-4234-90a7-df2d5beacd70> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.theskinwardrobe.com/products/lipid-lip-balm | 2021-12-01T08:34:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359976.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201083001-20211201113001-00011.warc.gz | en | 0.852365 | 238 |
OpenStage believes theatre opens the heart and mind. Founded in 1973, OpenStage has led the cultural development of Northern Colorado while remaining true to its grassroots origins. An OpenStage season brings the best of the national theatre scene to Fort Collins, including comedies, classics, and cutting-edge dramas. In addition to being the primary presenter at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, OpenStage performs Theatre in the Park and in intimate non-traditional spaces, reaching 10,000 patrons annually. As an independent non-profit, OpenStage works with 150+ local theatre artists each year to deliver exceptional theatre to Northern Colorado, driven by the belief that theatre is vital to a community's creative and economic health. | <urn:uuid:1df97623-ccc7-499f-b88e-b234300b220d> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://www.openstage.com/about/ | 2020-01-23T05:28:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250608295.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20200123041345-20200123070345-00513.warc.gz | en | 0.934738 | 143 |
|Brown Oatmeal Bread from last week...|
The rain is pouring down outside,
candles are lit inside,
soft piano music playing,
and now I'm getting ready to head into the kitchen
and do my weekly bread baking.
I've spent many an hour,
many a recipe,
to come up with my favorite bread recipe.
Today I thought I'd share it with you all!
John'aLee's Brown Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread
Mix together and cool until warm:
2 cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal uncooked
2 cups Boiling Water
2 Cups Scalded Milk or Warmed Buttermilk
Dissolve 1 Packet of Yeast in 1 Cup of Warm Water
Let Sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add to above cooled mixture.
1 Cup of Honey (Molasses or Brown Sugar will do too. Each will vary the taste.)
1/4 Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Wheat Gluten (From King Arthur's Website)
1/4 Cup Artisan Flour (From King Arthur's Website)
2 Tbsps of Salt
4 1/2 Cups Unbleached White Flour
Slowly add the following flour until a dough forms that you can
handle with your hands.
(Too much flour and you will end up with a dry and crackly loaf)
Approximately 4 1/2 Cups Wheat Flour
Knead for 10 minutes by hand or in a mixer.
I put about a tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl,
slosh it around,
put the dough in it,
turn it over so there is oil all over it.
This keeps it from becoming dried out as it rises.
Let Rise until it doubles in bulk (About an hour)
Punch Down and form loaves.
(At this point I also pour more olive oil over the top of loaves. It keeps them from cracking during baking.)
Put in 4 Bread Pans. Let Rise for 25-30 minutes.
Bake in a 375 Degree Oven 40-45 minutes.
I have learned that my end product is only as good as my ingredients!
Thus, I've been ordering from
They have a fantastic website and make sure to go in and request their free catalogue.
It's always inspiring when it shows up in the mailbox.
I had to show you the new Baking Table we found at a flea market
for my bread baking....
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Pore and ligament size control, thermal stability and mechanical properties of nanoporous single crystals of gold†
Nanoporous gold is widely used in research and nanotechnology because of its diverse properties, including high surface area and catalytic activity. The ligament size is usually considered as one of the main parameters controlling thermal stability and mechanical properties of nanoporous gold. Recently we developed a method for creating nanoporous single crystal gold particles using eutectic decomposition of Au–Ge, followed by selective etching of Ge. Here, we used this novel method to create nanoporous gold particles with controlled ligament sizes by changing the initial sample's relative concentrations of gold and germanium. When investigated over 1–4 h at 250–400 °C the material was thermally stable up to 350 °C, which is higher than the thermal stability of “classical” nanoporous gold prepared by dealloying. Mechanical properties were examined utilizing nanoindentation of nanoporous gold before and after annealing. For smaller ligament sizes, hardness increased with annealing temperature up to 300 °C and then strongly decreased. For larger ligament sizes, hardness decreased with increasing annealing temperature. Young's modulus was unchanged up to 300 °C. | <urn:uuid:2b7c75bd-1672-4522-a84d-1aa91d4c3e8d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/nr/c7nr04004k/unauth | 2023-09-26T12:59:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510208.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926111439-20230926141439-00376.warc.gz | en | 0.909367 | 261 |
GENDER RELATIONS IN THE ARAB WORLD: A RHETORICAL CRITICISM OF NAGUIB MAHROUZ'S AWLAD HARATINA
Abstract (Summary)This study examined the novel by Nahjib Mahfouz, Awlad Haratina, or Children of the Alley. The goal of this examination was to reveal how gender relations are rhetorically created within the Arab cultural context. This study found that two rhetorical strategies mediated gender relations and provided a path for improving gender relations. The strategies were Lamentation and Muruwa.
School Location:USA - Ohio
Source Type:Master's Thesis
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After the trailer of Tiger Shroff, Ananya Pandey, and Tara Sutaria starrer Student Of The Year 2, now the makers have released its first song. The makers have out the song The Jawani Song, the official remake of Kishore Kumar's hit classic song Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani from 1972's film Jawani Diwani.
The original song was featured actor Ranbir Kapoor and Jaya Bachchan, while the new song have Tara Sutaria, Tiger Shroff, Ananya Pandey, and Aditya Seal. The song has recreated in the line of Disco Deewane from Student Of The Year. The catchy lines and hook steps will surely help the song to make a place in the chartbusters.
Going old school with this number & our new batch #TheJawaaniSong- https://t.co/ABBDYFvXA2#SOTY2 @iTIGERSHROFF #Tara @ananyapandayy @punitdmalhotra @apoorvamehta18 @VishalDadlani @ShekharRavjiani #KishoreKumar #RDBurman @DharmaMovies @foxstarhindi @ZeeMusicCompany @SOTYOfficial— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 18, 2019
However, the music-composers Vishal-Shekhar have not changed the original voice and they have gone with Kishore Kumar's voice only. Meanwhile, Vishal Dadlani has given new mix tough to the song. Talking about the film then it is going to release on 19th May 2019. | <urn:uuid:ba764ef6-1354-4285-8d75-4bed956c7461> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/the-jawaani-song-from-student-of-the-year-2-out-tiger-shroff-tara-sutaria-and-ananya-pandey-recreates-old-melody-157246.html | 2019-10-17T22:57:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986677230.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017222820-20191018010320-00546.warc.gz | en | 0.878012 | 358 |
Pet Sitter Services
In-Home Cat & Dog Visits
Puppy and Senior Care
Free In-Home Consultation
That’s right we come to you for free. For a new client we come out to your home to learn your routine along with your pets’ to ensure we deliver a high standard of care.
What Is A Professional Pet Sitter?
Pet sitters with Barking Life Pet Concierge are the very best at what they do, caring for pets in your home. Keeping your pet in their own home environment ensures they are not subjected to being in a place that they are not familiar causing them added anxiety and stress. Our Professional Pet sitter will take the time to go over the care and routine of your pet to provide piece of mind that their anticipated care will continue even when you are away. Our Professional Pet sitter with Barking Life Pet Concierge is your alternative to cat and dog boarding for your pet(s) at a facility. Your pet will feel more “at home” truly in their own home!
Why Choose A Professional Pet Sitter?
Once you experience professional pet care in your home, you’ll never worry about being away from your pet again. Our trusted pet care professionals with Barking Life will maintain your pets’ routine in their home, keeping them safe and surrounded by familiar sights, sounds and smells. Your pet will receive all the love and personal attention while keeping them on their same diet and exercise regimen. Some of the other benefits of having a professional pet company is that someone responsible is there in case of an emergency and as a backup.
YOUR PET GETS:
The environment they know best.
Their regular diet and routine.
Relief from traveling to and staying in an unfamiliar place with other animals (such as a cat and dog boarding kennel).
Specialized care and attention while you’re away.
Happier family, friends and neighbors who aren’t burdened with caring for your pet and home.
The peace of mind that comes from knowing that your pet is being cared for by a professional.
Someone to bring in your newspaper and mail so potential burglars don’t know you’re away.
Someone who will come to your home so you don’t have to drive your pet to a boarding kennel.
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Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.
1. Morning Exercise – Daily exercise helps us in controlling our weight, boosting energy. Health condition and diseases combat because of daily exercise.
But we should take care of our body while doing physical work. 40-60 is middle age, in that age maximum physical exercise cause saviour problem. So during and after this phase just avoid some exercises like jogging, running on trade mile, jumping etc..
Exercise supports the spirits and keeps the mind in vigour.
The fabulous alternative for this is “Do yoga regularly”, Yoga itself having multiple benefits like boost confidence, lowers the risk of injuries and increase the flexibility.
2. Healthy Breakfast – Many people avoid breakfast in morning. Because of that they becomes dull for whole day.
Breakfast is necessary for healthy day.
For getting energy and to starting your day/ daily activity with lots of nutrients, breakfast is the very important meal of the day.
Your breakfast should contain Whole-Grains, proteins, Fibre, Calcium etc. That will provide you energy and you start your day with full stomach.
3. Skin Care for Summer – In summer skin allergies, tanning problem arises because of higher UV rays. Preventing our skin from these problems is our responsibility.
4 . Healthy Lunch – For sustaining our energy throughout the afternoon and for taking a natural break from our busy schedule, lunch is the very important.
Many people skip lunch for loosing weight but remember it affects oppositely.
Meal timing is also important. We should take our lunch between 12 to 1 pm. If we leave our lunch till late then we become hungrier. Which is harmful.
5. Dinner – Our dinner should be light compared to lunch. Generally avoid rice, oily, fried things in dinner. Dinners should be high in protein and fibre, low in fat or fat free.
Ideally dinner time should be till 8 pm. It helps in the complete digestion of food.
6. Sleep early and wake up early – The very popular phrase about this is “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”.
That will helpful in many ways like it improves our productivity, gives us better mental health, get us more time to enjoy 😉
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Land-based disposal involves either spraying treated wastewater onto land using an irrigation system, or drip-feeding it beneath the soil using irrigation pipes. The PMU has concluded that the sub-soil drip-feed option is more suitable for Rarotonga.
Land disposal enables plants to reuse the remaining nutrients in treated wastewater, and the soil has a natural ability to filter out pathogens. A well-designed system enables pathogens to decay within the ground, preventing them from getting into streams or aquifers. A wide range of plants can be grown on the land being fed by the treated wastewater. Land use options include golf courses, trees, and farming certain crops that absorb nutrients.
How much land does it use?
Land-based disposal for a new reticulated wastewater system for the developed Muri coastal area will need at least 18 hectares (44.5 acres) of land:
About 2 hectares (5 acres) for the treatment plant, and
15 - 20 hectares for drip-feeding treated wastewater into the soil
If other areas around Rarotonga need to be connected to the system in future, more land would be needed.
How might it affect our environment and community?
The system re-uses both nutrients and water, which support plant growth, so it could promote sustainable crop production
Land disposal needs a large area of sloping, which would need to be acquired or leased. Once the system is running, the land can only be used for certain uses
Public health risks are low for subsoil systems, and the land is even suitable for growing some food crops
There is potential income from crop farming (if adopted), but also an ongoing need for local people to manage these crops
If it’s not operated and maintained regularly and properly, the system could fail. This could cause unplanned discharges and/or unpleasant effects like odour
Rarotonga may not be able to operate and maintain the system without support from overseas.
What kind of land can be used?
Whether land is suitable or not depends on a combination of things such as slope, distance from the treatment system, soil type and rainfall. Initially, some land will be needed in the Muri area. The PMU is very keen to hear from anyone who has land they can offer to the project, and will assess any land offered to see if it is suitable. | <urn:uuid:6a1d7119-f590-4a23-af2e-ebaf16d0c9e2> | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | https://www.totatouvai.co/post/what-is-land-based-disposal | 2022-07-01T08:01:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103922377.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701064920-20220701094920-00012.warc.gz | en | 0.947028 | 485 |
Exposing demonizers of shale gas
As readers of American Thinker may know, I have been a big proponent of shale gas-a resource that in America is abundant, cheap, located on-shore. America developed the technologies that allow us to tap this bonanza: horizontal drilling and "fracking." Companies can drill over vast differences and then frack (crack) the shale rock that holds the gas. Voila!
The price of gas has been plummeting for years as our natural gas supplies have soared due to shale gas (now 25% of our natural gas is from this source -- and it is climbing). Our chemical plants and factories are reviving because of this cheap feedstock; communities are booming where the exploration is enriching residents; consumers around the nation have benefited tremendously as their gas bills plunge. We may soon be in a position to export this bounty and reduce our dependence on energy from adversaries.
Yet many liberals have tried to put roadblocks in the way of our developing this resource. I have written columns regarding their profit-making motives and the reasons why Democratic politicians have done their bidding (see Cheap Natural Gas and its Democratic Enemies). Among big donors to Democrats are principals of green energy ventures that could not compete should cheap natural gas flood the markets.
Their media handmaiden has been the New York Times, which has been on a crusade to kill off the shale gas revolution. The paper's lead writer on this topic is Ian Urbina.
Fracking is a contentious issue in New York State, where politicians have successfully slowed if not stopped the ability of New Yorkers to have access to this cheap energy within their borders. There are efforts by New York politicians to put a halt to exploration and production operations in that state.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth does a superb job in "Exposing the Demonizers of Shale Gas" of naming names regarding who is behind the efforts to stop us from tapping our shale gas wealth.
The key points she brings up regarding the Times zealotry can be summarized:
- "One wonders whether the Times's three-part series was meant to nudge the Empire State towards a negative decision."
- "To support his bubble theory, Mr. Urbina includes two known opponents of domestic energy production among his sources. Art Berman, described as "a Houston-based geologist" who said "the shale gas revolution is being oversold" is a board member of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas, a group that promotes "cooperative initiatives in an era of depleting petroleum resources." On April 1, ... Mr. Berman proposed, to thunderous applause, getting rid of private cars and replacing them with public transportation."
- "Another source, Deborah Rogers, is described by Mr. Urbina as "a member of the advisory committee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas." Mr. Urbina did not mention is that she is a steering committee member of the Oil and Gas Accountability Project, a group that considers natural gas to be a dirty energy product and that is working to ban hydraulic fracturing."
Read the whole thing. She does a wonderful job in covering all the manifold benefits that have flowed to our country, courtesy of shale gas. | <urn:uuid:95f14431-a1dc-40aa-b860-8ca3e32708cb> | CC-MAIN-2016-26 | http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/06/exposing_demonizers_of_shale_gas.html | 2016-07-01T00:49:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783399428.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154959-00095-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.962464 | 662 |
Developer: Kiz Studios
Version Reviewed: 2.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
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Chuck the Muck almost feels too good for mobile. It’s so well-produced and full of great ideas that its failings feel like the limitations of the platform itself. Still, no one should let that stop them from trying out this gem.
While trying to escape an oppressive mining company, players discover Chuck, an orange blob with a taste for the nearby red crystals. This is told through Chuck the Muck’s impressive, full-motion, animated cutscenes that nicely segue into crisp, colorful, cartoony 3D environments. The style and humor is reminiscent of Twisted Pixel’s creations like The Maw or Ms. 'Splosion Man. The game is so beautiful and detailed that part of the fun comes from seeing how distinct each level can look while listening to jaunty trumpet music.
However, most of the fun comes from the physics-based, puzzle-platforming gameplay. Chuck the Muck is about using muck to propel one’s character from one end of the screen to the exit. Sometimes that means creating sticky slingshots for launching into key places. Other times one must take advantage of moveable muck cannons to blast past gaps or towards buttons. Players also better watch out for robot sentries that move across platforms as well as in and out of the foreground. Later levels start combining mechanics in clever, satisfying ways and the promise of more levels may mean new tricks too. Players can spend real or in-game money on costumes and non-essential power-ups, like a jump-boosting can of beans, and using new skills in old areas can be fun. However, having to buy these permanent, useful abilities is strange in its own right in such an otherwise simple game.
It’s a high-quality experience overall but it sometimes feels like quantity is what had to go. The twenty levels go by quickly, even when trying to collect all three red gems and unlock bonus levels. While the controls occasionally feel sloppy, the core physics mechanics are so tight players will wish levels were longer and more elaborate. Perhaps on another device they might have been and maybe then the game wouldn’t crash as often either.
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In an effort to tap into the minds of some of the industry's top executives, Drug Store News recently sat down and talked with some of these leaders in a multipart executive viewpoint video series.
This powerful series, sponsored by Pfizer, is comprised of five different on-camera executive interviews that are a must see for anyone working within the retail pharmacy industry.
To kick off the series, DSN talks with Ken Keelor, chief merchandising officer at Rexall/Katz Group Canada. Keelor not only discusses the opportunities to engage consumers on health and wellness at retail, but also shares his outlook for 2012 and beyond and the key areas of focus. Click here to view videos of Health Mart's Chuck Wilson, Good Neighbor Pharmacy's Mike Cantrell and Sam's Club's Jason Reiser. | <urn:uuid:0d7d47e6-5387-4e09-aedb-b7d275e53d19> | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | http://www.drugstorenews.com/video/executive-viewpoint-part-1-engaging-consumers-health-and-wellness | 2017-03-28T22:19:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189903.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00646-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.95504 | 166 |
Fans Start Petition For Deadpool To Host SNL
Trending News: Deadpool Wants To Host SNL, But He Needs Your Help
Why Is This Important?
Because we won't stop until we reach full-on Deadpool fatigue.
Long Story Short
Fans have started a change.org petition for Deadpool to host SNL in character. As of now, it has nearly 26k signatures.
I feel like people have been saying "man, SNL sucks now" for decades, which leads me to believe that it was either never very good, or that people always want something to bitch about. But if the current cast doesn't do it for you (Taran Killam can eat sh*t), a recent change.org petition may pique your interest: Fans want Deadpool — Ryan Reynolds, but in character — to host SNL. It's gaining steam with over 25k signatures at the moment I'm writing this. The petition reads, in part:
"How would this not be hilarious having Deadpool in sketches, breaking the 4th wall, and inserting some of his brand of humor (obviously toned down a bit for network television)!?!?! I have not watched a full episode of SNL in years because I just haven't been able to stomach an entire episode, but having Deadpool host, star, and be all over the episode would get the DVR set so I can watch it again and again!!! Not to mention, depending on the musical guest, how awesome would it be to have some Deadpool interpretive dancing while the musical guest was playing? There's unlimited possibilities!!!"
Would it be awesome? Probably. It's very possible that the Deadpool character could do for SNL what the Deadpool movie is currently doing to superhero films. There may be logistical concerns, however. Can Ryan Reynolds see or speak clearly in the suit on live television? For all we know, all of his audio was dubbed over a la Bane in TDKR. There's also the not-small concern that it could be really, really annoying, because too much Ryan Reynolds is really, really annoying.
I'd still watch it, though.
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Woof woof (Welcome)! What a cute “sausage” dog I found in OCEAN Batu Maung Seafood Restaurant. Somehow he scared away when I “snap snap” him. I was looking for a seafood restaurant I never visited before when a friend of mine asked me for dinner. Googled around and found my friends, FoOdPaRaDiSe (here, here, and here) and CK (here) recommended this restaurant so we decided to pay it a visit.
Last week was a busy week for me… not because of the work, but busy attending events and enjoying food such as buddy/birthday lunch/dinner.
Last Friday, we visited Pan Muatiara Curry House at Batu Maung to celebrate one of my friends’ birthday. Judging on the restaurant name you already know you will eat curry there. That was my first visit there so I busy becoming camera man and “register” food. | <urn:uuid:20dc94b0-2004-4194-9d0d-a9ae982e3097> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://www.noweating.com/tag/pan-mutiara/ | 2021-07-27T14:05:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153392.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210727135323-20210727165323-00324.warc.gz | en | 0.965055 | 205 |
The latest polls show there is a good chance of a hung parliament. The gap between Labour and Conservatives is shrinking, and that could mean a minority Labour government propped up by the SNP and Liberal Democrats.
It’s scary to think that Jeremy Corbyn could become our Prime Minister. He has proven time and again that he isn’t fit to lead, so we’ve compiled a list of the times Jeremy Corbyn proved he’s dangerous…
1. He said terrorists should ‘not necessarily’ serve their full prison term
After the tragic terrorist attack at London Bridge, Jeremy Corbyn has said terrorists should ‘not necessarily’ serve their full prison term. Instead, he wants to offer them ‘rehabilitation’ and release them early.
2. He’s ‘Not happy’ with shoot to kill
Jeremy Corbyn says he is ‘not happy’ with UK police or security services operating a “shoot-to-kill” policy. He added that such an approach could “often be counter-productive”.
3. He attended a ceremony for Palestinian terrorists
Jeremy Corbyn admitted last year that he attended a wreath ceremony for members of the terrorist group who carried out the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.
4. He has close links with the IRA
Jeremy Corbyn’s close links to the IRA once led to MI5 having a file open on him. He attended and spoke at official republican commemorations to honour dead IRA terrorists, and sat on the editorial board of a magazine that praised the Brighton bombing.
5. He voted against airstrikes on Islamic State
Jeremy Corbyn voted against airstrikes on Islamic State. He had been appalled after his own shadow foreign secretary at the time, Hilary Benn, made a fiery speech in favour of the UK joining airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria.
6. He called a Muslim hate preacher an ‘honoured citizen’
Sheikh Raed Salah has called for a ‘global caliphate’ and said ‘Allah will grant us victory’. The cleric has also written an article blaming Israel for the 9/11 attacks. After the UK attempted to deport Salah, Jeremy Corbyn called him an ‘honored citizen’ and invited him to tea in Parliament.
7. He described Hamas and Hezbollah as his ‘friends.’
In a 2009 speech in London, Jeremy Corbyn famously described Hamas and Hezbollah as his ‘friends’.
Jeremy Corbyn is too dangerous to become Prime Minister
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