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Being self-aware of your worth or importance means you know your value; feedbacks from your co-workers, associates, friends or even society is the most accurate pointer to ascertain/ confirm that you have certain values, and it also ensures you know where you are lacking that needs improvement. When you are sure what your values are, what is more important is keeping and improving on your values. This is not as easy as it sounds, in fact it is the hardest part of being a valuable person. Your individual values will be challenged consciously or unconsciously, if you are not aware of the challenges putting your values to test, you will eventually be at the mercy of those factors challenging your worth; attestation of your worth/ values from associates will begin to depreciate, your integrity will be put to test and the people that already believe in you and your values will begin to doubt and this will lead to loss of trust. Complacency is a major reason a lot of once valuable individuals lost value, not being able to assess and appreciate your progress and achievement over time; and you start feeling the need for unnecessary validations or irrelevant approvals, this will automatically put your values to question. Complacency makes you abandon your values for clout or irrelevant activities. Arrogance is equally as dangerous to your values as complacency. Arrogance gives you an exaggerated sense of importance; it makes you reject useful advice or opinion(s). An arrogant individual can not be wrong, even when they are. They don’t feel the need to retrace their steps or assess their actions and inactions for productive improvement, after all they believe they are perfect and can’t be wrong. This trait can also make you lose value. Lastly, integrity. Valuable individuals are known to be people of unquestionable integrity. Having an unquestionable integrity keeps you valuable. If your integrity is in question, your values begin to depreciate, people start to question if truly you are what they have believed you to be, this doesn’t affect your values alone, it also reduces the trust invested in you for your values. To have useful values is not enough, working on yourself to maintain and improve on those values is more important if you will remain a valuable individual.

https://blogspotmedia.com/2022/09/04/keeping-your-values-valuable/

One of our instructors will deliver training on-site for your organization (one date). The fee includes travel and mileage if your training site is within 20 miles of either Orange, CA or Santa Monica, CA. If your training site is outside either location, please contact us for pricing, which will include travel and mileage. Or, with this option, our training team will deliver up to 5 individual hours of harassment prevention training via Zoom (conduct one 2-hour supervisory session plus three 1-hour employee sessions or 5 employee-level sessions, or any combination to equate to 5 hours over one day or the course of a few days). In-Person or Virtual Harassment Prevention $1,950.00Price Add to Cart Details For Instructor-Led Training Please follow state and local policies regarding group sessions. We will contact you to schedule training or email us at after your order is placed. Our trainer will be on-site for a maximum of 5 consecutive hours between the hours of 8am-5pm. During this 5 hours period, schedule sessions to accommodate a minimum of 30-minutes and maximum of 60-minutes must be scheduled between sessions. We recommend group size to be no more than 30 for employee-level (one hour training duration) and 20 for supervisory level (two hours of training). If groups size is larger, we do recommend more time so that there is time for interactivity to meet compliance requirements. Training can be in English or Spanish. OR, we we will deliver 5 hours of virtual training delivered via Zoom. Choose any combination of one hour (employee) or two-hour (supervisory) sessions to equate to 5 hours. Training can be delivered over the course of one day or several days.

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It is designed to be highly manoeuvrable and able to handle multiple hazards. Hamilton Jet Rescue takes conditions such as breaking surf, river mouth bars, rocky shorelines and tidal shallows in its stride. It is the work horse of Sumner Lifeboat, having been called out for many rescues in the Sumner and local Banks Peninsula areas. Hamilton Jet Rescue – it can get wet onboard! To learn more about Hamilton Jet Rescue, read this review that was written shortly after the vessel was brought into service.

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It isn’t often that I am ready early, early enough for a photo shoot that is. I don’t take a life time to get ready but I do enjoy the process of doing my hair and make up. I couldn’t resist taking some photos when I had time to spare and especially when there is a couch this cute. I love this zipper detail. The Breakdown: Choosing to show a lot of midriff is not really in my comfort zone but adding a jacket or a shirt made me much more comfortable. Throwing something easy and casual on is a great way to cover some skin if you think you are showing too much. These silk pants are amazing and this jogger style is my favorite, they are extremely comfortable (they are even called the “perfect pant”)!

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Ancient Origins (Stella Novus) has been announced as a finalist of Ireland's National Small Business Awards, and awarded a very generous prize package of national and local media exposure. Only possible thanks to our great team, which is more like family! Well done Team. Read more about Stella Novus a FINALIST in the SFA Awards 2021 admin's blog EU Seal of Excellence admin December 02, 2020 1595 view(s) 0 comment(s) Ancient Routes (under the original name Archaeoadvisor), received the Seal of Excellence from the European Union in 2019 (Project Proposal: 876839) and since then we have been working to make the project live! Read more about EU Seal of Excellence admin's blog Stella Novus in the Media admin December 05, 2018 4698 view(s) 0 comment(s) As Ancient Origins has expanded to become the number 1 ranked ancient history website in the world, the media has begun to take a keen interest into what Ancient Origins has to say about a range of fascinating subjects, from Satanism to Solar Worship!

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Neo-conservatism reigns in post-modern flux. We have peeled off the back of the exponential population curve, cyclic through modernity, retrograde towards its end, then to this uncertainty. Eternal bliss or kiss, or do we miss what does not exist. I wanna live for ever, kiss or no kiss ! World wars and catastrophe has laid our path. It is trial and error. It seems we don’t learn or is it the new frontiers and possibility that come with new technology. We’ve hit the exponential wall of our population growth. The enemy has been us, we are causing our own destruction, that should be clear now there’s nothing but us to blame and to be reflected. Injustice. We reflect, express and carry out, as institutions, bureaucracies and government are supposed to. Where does one start, where did it all start from, how can we fit into or change it at all ? It’s big and we’re in it, the human condition and humanity. We carry on but are now hitting an exponential wall in our population curve, reflected in every other curve. In the human condition we hold to our reality against reality by identifying with what we experience exclusively. Reality is the whole being alive in creation by whom our reality is created and placed for us to identify with and for us to be and in. For us in our reality it must be indirect, our relation with the whole self and whole body of whom we are a part. Share this: Twitter Facebook Like this: Like Loading... Posted in philosophy | Tagged bureaucracies, carry on, catastrophe, cyclic, destruction, Eternal bliss, exponential population curve, exponential wall, frontiers, government, human condition, humanity, Injustice, institutions, kiss, live for ever, modernity, Neo-conservatism, our path, population curve, population growth, post-modern, post-modern flux, Racism, reality, reflect, retrograde, technology, the enemy, uncertainty, what we experience, whole being, whole body, whole self, World wars | 2 Comments

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The employee feature allows you to create employees for your store, communicate with those employees, and assign permissions and roles for the software. The Employees feature can be found in the left menu. In This Article: Create an Employee Employee Basic Information Clone an Employee Edit an Employee Delete an Employee Reinstate Deleted Employees Create an Employee Navigate to the Employees main feature page. Click + New Employee in the top right corner. There are several sections of information that can be filled in for a new employee. The required information is in red. Note: Sometimes, you will need an employee with identical permissions and login times, in such cases you do not have to create a new employee from scratch. See Clone an Employee below for more details. Employee Basic Information First and Last Name When creating a new employee you must at least enter a value for their first name. The last name is optional but highly recommended to avoid confusion with common first names. E-Mail An email is required for employees. Entering an email gives you a way to easily contact the employee. This is also the email address that will be used for employees that need to recover passwords. Phone Number A phone number is not required but is recommended for employees. Select Image You can associate an image for an employee. Address Information Standard address information for employees can be entered here. Comments Add any additional information you may want to keep for the employee such as notes about availability or anything else. Only those with designated permissions will be able to view employee comments. Allowed to Login and End Time This allows you to set the earliest time an employee is allowed to log in to the program to start work and the latest time they are able to sign out of the program at the end of the day. This helps prevent employees from being able to log in outside of work or during hours when they are not being supervised for work. Click in the fields and select the times you want employees able to work in the system using the arrows. To change from AM to PM, simply click the box and the value will toggle back and forth. Override Price Adjustments By default, employees cannot change the price of items at the sale. If you would like employees to be able to override prices during sales, enable this feature. Max Discount If an employee has been enabled to override price adjustments, then this is the maximum discount percentage they were allowed to give. Commission Information If you do not have commission rates for your employees, or would like to leave the global commission rates as the default you can leave this value at 0. If you would like to set up a commission rate for this specific employee, see the documentation here. Hourly Pay Rate Enter the employee's hourly wage here. This option will only display if you have enabled the time clock feature in PHP POS. For more information on the time clock, see the documentation here. Hire Date Click the field to select the date an employee was hired. Birthday Click the field to select the employee’s birthdate. Employee Number Here you can record any Employee Number your company may assign. Language Select the employee's language here. The software interface will switch to the language chosen. Default Register By default, employees have to select a register when they log in. If you would like an employee to be assigned to a specific register, click the dropdown and select from the available registers. Use caution when choosing this, an employee will automatically be signed in with that register when they log into the system. Files Here you can add up to five files that are relevant to your employee, these can be their job description or any other relevant paperwork. Employee Login Info Username This is a required field and is important that an employee remembers to login with. Password fields This is where you can enter an employee's password, you are asked to enter it twice to ensure there are no typos and that the employee will be able to successfully log in. Force Password Change Upon Login By default this option isn’t checked, this means that an employee can continue to use the password you set for them whenever they log in. If you check this box then an employee will be prompted to create a new unique password after they log in with the preset one. Always Require Password When Switching User You may have several employees at your store that may use the same device as shifts change. By default, this option is not selected, which means that the device may save the login information for the different users and they will be able to switch from one account to another without being prompted to log in. It is recommended that you select this option to avoid employees accidentally selecting the wrong user to sign in as because they will have to enter a password to log in again. Dark Mode Dark Mode is a setting that will adjust the system displays to be more muted, darker colors. Inactive If an employee will not be at work for an extended period of time and you do not want them to be able to log in, check this option to lock their account. Even if the employee has the correct password, they will not be able to log in to their account if they are marked Inactive. Employee Permissions and Access Permissions determine what an employee can view and what actions they can perform within the software. The easiest way to handle permissions is to create a Permission Template based on an employee's role and apply that template to new employees. You can select a permission template from the field dropdown in an employee record. More information can be found about Permission Templates here. Permissions are grouped by program features such as Customer, Items, etc. By default, no permissions are selected when creating a new employee. Checking a box will allow the employee to perform the action described. If you check the box at the top of a section, it will select all of the different permissions in that set. If an employee is having difficulty with a task in the program, always check to make sure that it’s not a permissions problem. Once you have finished entering the employee information, click Save in the bottom right. Clone an Employee You may not want to create a new employee from scratch. If there are employees who you want to have the same permissions and access, the same login and out times, and the same discount and commission rates, you can instead clone an existing employee record. To clone employee information to start a new employee record, navigate to the Employees main feature page. Once the page opens, locate the employee you want to copy the information for and in the Actions column, click the ellipses (...) and select Clone Employee. A popup will ask if you are sure that you want to clone the employee record, select OK. You’ll be brought to the Employee Basic Information page, but several fields will already be filled in based on the record you chose to clone. The following information will be copied from the employee record you cloned; City, state, zip, and country from the original record Login and End Times Price Adjustments, Discount and Commission Information, and Hire Date Checkbox options for Employee Login Info, but not the username or password Employee Permissions and Access section Any of these fields can be edited, and all of the other sections still need to be filled out for your new employee. Once you have finished, click Save in the bottom right of the page to create the new employee. Edit an Employee To edit employee information navigate to the Employees main feature page. Once the page opens, locate the employee you need to edit the information for, and in the Actions column, select Edit. This will open the Employee Basic Information page. Here you can edit and adjust any necessary information for the employee. Select Save in the bottom right in order to keep the changes made. Delete an Employee To delete an employee navigate to the Employees main feature page. Once the page opens, locate the employee you want to delete and click the checkbox to select their row. Above the employee list, there will be an option to Delete the employee. You can also select multiple employees if you want to delete more than one. A popup will confirm you want to delete the employee information. Click OK to delete the employee. Note: Once you have deleted an employee, their record information is still stored in the software. In order to permanently erase their information and free up an employee number for reuse, you will have to complete an additional step. If you deleted an employee by accident, see Reinstate Deleted Employees below to recover the record. To permanently erase the information, navigate to the employee main feature page. In the top right click the ellipses (...) to see more options and select Cleanup old employees. This will permanently erase the employee data for any previously deleted employees. This means these employees can no longer be made active again, or have their information changed. Note: Once you cleanup old employee data, this cannot be undone, you cannot recover the employee information. You also cannot select individual employee records to be deleted permanently, any recently deleted employee record will now be erased when you select this option. A popup will ask if you are sure you want to remove all deleted employees from the program. Select ok to permanently erase the data. Reinstate Deleted Employees If you accidentally deleted the wrong employee you can undo the mistake so long as you have not selected to clean up old employees. To do this, navigate to the Employees main feature page. In the top right click the ellipses (...) to see more options and select Manage Deleted Employees. To reactivate an employee and remove them from the deleted section, click the checkbox to highlight the employee row. You can select more than one if there are several you wish to undelete. A menu will populate above the deleted employee list, and select Undelete.

https://support.phppointofsale.com/hc/en-us/articles/4417711577364-Employee-Basics

First, you can visit the rental companies sites which are available on the web. Go directly to the company's website and search for the best deal that suits your budget, do check out any local firms. Second, you shouldn't use the larger airport car hire firms for the sake of avoiding an excess airport fee. It is widely known that these airport rental costs a greater than the other smaller car rentals firms. Third, you should use search engines, it can be Google or Yahoo! it's up to you, to check some reputable rental companies in your destination. Fourth, it is important to book earlier if you want to get the cheapest car rental. It will save you money as long as you ensure and book well in advance. Even you can negotiate the price if you will use the company's services for longer time. Add to that, you will get huge chance to choose what type of car you wish. Fifth, explore any possibilities of special rates or special offers the car hire companies usually offer. Some well-known car hire companies might give special discount for repeat customers who used their car hire service before. It can be a golden opportunity to get the cheapest car hire for your more fun trip. Sixth, do not book late as limited car supply, will result in higher cost, it would be great to book with a company whilst their cars are in surplus. In a nutshell they will not charge you more since they have surplus supply and cannot make use of your urgent condition. Seventh, you have to pick and drop the car back as you requested on placing the reservation. The local family run car hire companies are usually more understanding and easy to communicate any last minute changes over a phone call.

https://www.carrentalsltd.com/blog/15-cheap-car-rental-7-tips-to-get-the-cheapest-car-rental-in-malta

I’ve been forgetting to visit Jacqui’s website and should do so more often to catch up with reading her inspirational articles there. Yes, I have multiple blogs. Yes, I burn out too easily for my liking. Yes, I should write something about the why’s and wherefore’s of this another time, maybe to a page [link to follow] as I committed to only ‘micro-blog-posts’ at this one…

https://swishing4th.com/2018/03/08/link-share-multiple-blogging-advice-from-jacqui/

I know, I know…I can hear you all saying WHAT? Formal fashion for kids…has Prairie Wife lost her mind? Doesn’t she know that it’s still windy winter weather? Trust me ladies, I do. And while I have a few months left before I can wear strappy sandals, I still find… Read More »

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These cats are mixing ‘n’ matching often disparate corners of rock’s underground—some new wave here, some Stooges Detroit groove there, a dash of the Deadbeats’ catchier moments here, and other traits from assorted oddballs—into an anarchic gumbo of punk weirdness. The four tracks here work cohesively as a whole, yet also stand solidly on their own, each almost anthemic in their earnestness, poppy on their own terms and decidedly off the tread-worn road. –Jimmy Alvarado (Neck Chop)

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Recently, some people on the internet have started to claim that medicine, vaccines, and pharmaceutical drugs are a satanic attack on Christianity. The logic goes something like this: such people direct our attention to verses like Revelation 18:23, “for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.” These people then tell us, correctly, that the word for “sorceries” here is φαρμακεία (pharmakeia) in the original Greek. These people also tell us, correctly, that the Greek term pharmakeia refers to the administering of medicines or potions. These people further tell us, again correctly, that our English words “pharmacy” and “pharmaceutical” come from this Greek term. But then our well-meaning friends start to wander. According to them, Bible passages like Revelation 18:23 teaches that Satan will use medicine and pharmaceuticals to deceive the whole world. They claim that the modern pharmaceutical industry has roots in ancient magic and the occult. The true Christian must stay away from modern medicine and prescription drugs because, “Pharmakeia is a part of Babylon….There is no way to be a part of God’s true people at the end of time and be connected with this system of administering poisonous drugs that manipulate and confuse the mind. This comes from Satan himself” (to quote Cary Rodgers’ article). But this is where our well-intentioned friends err. In this article, I will attempt to unpack their error and bring some clarity to this issue—without making any pretense of exhaustiveness. In the last few days several of my friends have reached out to me on this topic, to see if these claims about pharmakeia and the original Greek were true. Since this topic seems to be popular lately, I thought a short article was in order. Greek Definitions and Word Studies Most of the time, claims about the “original Greek” like this one come from people who do not actually know Greek. However well-meaning, these people look up the Greek definition through an app or with a Strong’s concordance—and then they jump to a conclusion based on what they see there. This is important to remember: many people make learned-sounding claims about “the original Greek,” even though they are completely incapable of reading the language themselves. If you handed such people a print Greek NT and a print lexicon like BDAG or GE, they wouldn’t have the first clue how to use them. Tapping around an app or thumbing through Strong’s does not mean someone knows Greek—and in fact, doing so can often do more harm than good. In this case, our friends are making an interpretation mistake sometimes known as the “root fallacy.” In other words, our friends are taking the definition of an ancient word (the “root” word), and then applying that definition to a modern word which descended from the “root” word. Doing this is illegitimate, because it twists the meaning of the modern word into a definition it doesn’t actually have. Here’s an example. Our English word nice comes from the Latin word nescius, which means “ignorant” or “inexperienced.” Our English word guy comes from the name of the famous villain Guy Fawkes, who tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up Parliament on November 5th, 1605. These are the “root” words behind nice and guy. But of course, when I say, “You’re a nice guy”—nobody in their right mind would think that I am calling you “an inexperienced explosives-assassin!” And yet that is exactly the sort of thing that our friends are doing here. They are taking the definition of the Greek word φαρμακεία and forcing it on our English word pharmacy; just like I forced the Latin and Elizabethan root-meanings of nice and guy onto our modern English compliment. Both are equally ridiculous. Context And Multiple Meanings Just like most words in every language, pharmakeia can have multiple definitions depending on the context. I want to review some of those in this section. To do this, we are going to look at φαρμακεία (sorcery) and some other terms which share the φαρμακ* root. At its base, words in the φαρμακ* word-family refer to using and mixing herbs. The exact nature of the herbalism in question, however, depends heavily on context. Consider for example the Greek word φάρμακον. Regardless of context, this term refers to the mixing of herbs into a compound. Depending on the context, however, the word pharmakon can mean a harmful mixture (a poison), a healing remedy (a medicine), or a spiritual charm (a potion). The word does not have all three meanings in 100% of its occurrences. Put differently: a murderer slips some pharmakon/poison into his enemy’s drink; a doctor gives a pharmakon/medicine to his patient; and a magician mixes a pharmakon/potion in order to have good luck. They are all the same word, and they are all an herbal mixture; but they are not all the same thing—and it would be unwise to confuse them! The same goes for pharmakeia in Revelation 9:21, 18:23, and Galatians 5:20. In several instances in secular Koine, the word φαρμακεία simply means “a poison.” Philo, Special Laws III [LCL 534-5]—Hostile intentions if undisguised can be guarded against, but those who secretly frame and concoct their plans of attack with the aid of poisons (φαρμακείαις) employ artifices which cannot easily be observed. Philo, Special Laws III [LCL 536-537]—For maladies caused by poisoning (ἐκ φαρμακειῶν) have been found difficult to cure Polybius, Histories VI [LCL 332-333]—Similarly crimes committed in Italy which require a public investigation, such as treason, conspiracy, poisoning (φαρμακείας), and assassination, are under the jurisdiction of the senate. In the three above examples, the context is attempted murder—and so translating pharmakeia as “sorcery” or “potion” would make no sense. “Poison” is the meaning of pharmakeia here. However, in the Bible (and the Apocrypha), φαρμακεία refers exclusively to the mixing of herbs for the purpose of witchcraft or sorcery. Exodus 7:11, 22—the “enchantments” of the Egyptian sorcery are described with φαρμακεία (see also Wisdom of Solomon 18:13) Isaiah 47:9—God promises to punish Israel for “the multitude of thy sorceries (τῇ φαρμακείᾳ), and for the great abundance of thine enchantments” Wisdom of Solomon 12:4—God hated the Canaanites “for doing most odious works of witchcrafts (ἔργα φαρμακειῶν), and wicked sacrifices” Galatians 5:20—listing the works of the flesh, “Idolatry, witchcraft (φαρμακεία), hatred” See also Revelation 18:23, 9:21 Even in extra-Biblical Greek, this term can refer to magical activities Didache 5:1—But the way of death is this…idolatries, magic arts, sorceries (φαρμακείαι), robberies… (Compare Didache 2:1-2). Polybius, Histories 38 [LCL 476-477]—The whole country in fact was under a strange and evil spell (φαρμακείας), people throwing themselves into wells and down precipices, so that, as the proverb says, the calamity of Greece would even arouse the pity of an enemy, had he witnessed it. To summarize this section: every time the word pharmakeia is used in scripture, the context is sorcery. Magical practices and potions are what are being discussed—not taking medicine in order to cure diseases. When we make this word about medicine, in our modern sense of the word, instead of about sorcery, we are twisting the scriptures. Where Do we go from here? By now, I hope that I’ve made plain that Revelation 18:23 et al. are not referring to modern medicine. Jumping to this conclusion is illogical—both because it commits a “root fallacy,” and because it forces scripture out of their original intentions and into a foreign context (thus twisting their meaning). That said, I want to end this article by taking a slight step in the other direction—to balance what I have said above. In many misunderstandings, there is often some nugget of truth; and so I believe it is here. Ancient witchcraft did involve the mixing of potions—and it often involved the use of mind-altering drugs. With this in mind, Christians need to be very careful when taking mind-altering medications—even when they are prescribed by a doctor. When medications cause depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, these drugs are having spiritual side-effects on the believer’s soul. I am convinced that these medications, if improperly used, can open the Christian’s heart to spiritual attack. Similarly, I am disturbed by the current essential oils craze. It is true that certain essential oils can lift the mood or help with a headache, and I am certain God gave those plants those medicinal uses for our benefit. That said, when we begin to burn certain plants or diffuse certain scents in order to “ward off negativity” or to “attract financial stability”—this is witchcraft, and it is something from which we need to abstain and for which we need to repent. Yes, the mixing and use of certain plants has spiritual implications. This is why drug addiction is so often linked with demonic possession. This doesn’t mean that the modern pharmaceutical industry is demonic, but it does mean that demons can use otherwise good medicines for spiritually disastrous ends. In short, let’s avoid witchcraft. We don’t do this by completely avoiding modern medicine. We do this by realizing that medical and herbal mixtures can sometimes have spiritual implications. With this in mind, we prayerfully consider our motives, our levels of dependence, and the ways that these things effect our spirit and our relationship to God.

https://lectionary.blog/2021/09/07/of-pharmacies-and-greek/

These pictures give you an impression of our hostel. We love a friendly and sunny atmosphere, were everybody feels welcome.

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I founded the Gumpper Group because I am passionate about finding strategic opportunities in the complex world of technology. The perceived complexity of technology is a distraction and difficulty for many business leaders. This is unfortunate because it is seldom necessary. The problem frequently lies in technology being viewed as purely tactical, isolated from business strategy, and fiercely territorialized by technologists. My approached is focused on eliminating these hindrances. I have over 24 years as a technologist, and I have deployed and managed information technology platforms for the University of Dentistry and Medicine of New Jersey, Ricoh Corporation, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals before moving to Florida in 2003. In 2003, I joined Michael Saunders & Company as Director of Information Technology to restructure and develop a customer focused technology division. Due to my accomplishments in delivering business success with technology, I was named Chief Technology Officer in 2015. In 2013, I obtained my Florida real estate sales associate license so that I might better understand the working life of the real estate professionals I served. It also enabled my to work on industry-wide technology strategy in a volunteer capacity. As a member of Multiple Listing Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board, Multiple Listing Issues & Policy Committee and Leading Edge Advisory Board for the National Association of Realtors I have been able to marry my technology expertise with broad strategic thinking. My leadership and commitment to the industry continued when I was appointed to the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Marketing Technology Advisory Council (MTAC) in 2012 and was promoted to Vice-Chair in 2015. In 2016, I became Chair to assist LeadingRE in several initiatives. In 2017, I was voted as a broker representative to the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO.org) Board of Directors. RESO is a non-profit voluntary organization to promote an open process in developing and promoting standards for real estate data. I currently reside in Bradenton, FL with my wife Kelly. Kelly is employed by State College of Florida as a Financial Services Manager since 2005. Our eldest son, Ryan, is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Eshelman School of Pharmacy – University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Our younger son, Evan, has completed his undergraduate studies in History at the University of South Florida and is consulting with the Gumpper Group.

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Your voice will be heard: Unlike a corporate environment, where the owners may not see the unique needs of each facility, employees at Sunrise have the opportunity to personally advocate for their own needs and desires as well as those of our residents. We embrace flexibility: When working with people requiring 24/7 care, a rigid schedule doesn’t always suit what needs to be done or the outside demands in your own life. We try our best to create a good work/life balance where both your needs and the needs of our residents are taken into consideration. We want to be family: We share our family with you each day, and hope that you will share yours with us. We strive to build connections with all of our employees so they become a part of the Sunrise family for years to come. Mission Focused: At Sunrise, we truly believe that all people deserve the opportunity for success. We have dedicated ourselves to providing an environment that does not discriminate based on diagnosis or financial background. What does this mean? You can believe in what you do: While we do face some unique challenges, the end goal of seeing our residents thrive against all odds is truly rewarding. People are more than just a set of criteria: We have a great deal of experience in understanding and making challenging situations work. We look at the whole person, not just the numbers. History: From the very beginning, Sunrise has been a home and supported the needs of those less fortunate. Our location served as a home for unwed mothers for many years before becoming a nursing facility. That history directly influences our choices and vision today. What does this mean? We have stability in our choices: Through three generations, we have been served people for almost 70 years. While the landscape of long term care has changed, our commitment to helping others has remained the same. Our location is unique and carries memories for many generations: Not only do we have a beautiful piece of property in the country; Sunrise recognizes that the lives of hundreds of people have been tied to our facility and our location. We always try to be mindful of the impact of our decisions, recognizing the effect it will have on families and generations to come.

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With innovative solutions we want to support a sustainable development of municipial and industrial wastewater treatment. Therefore, we offer consulting services for public and industrial or commercial operators of wastewater treatment plants to help with process optimisation and the improvement of wastewater treatment plants. We also develop new processes for wastewater treatment together with industrial partners, especially to minimise energy use and to recover resources from wastewater. We also offer consulting and research services for sludge treatment. The knowledge and experience from domestic projects help us for our transfer projects with partners in developing and emerging countries. MUNICIPIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT In municipial wastewater treatment we focus on technical advice and support for wastewater treatment plant operators and on the development of new processes to optimise energy use. For example, advanced biofilm reactors have been tested in pilot plants in the last years to minimise the energy use for oxygen input of the aerobic stage. We also develop concepts to make trickling filter plants work better for denitrification and we support the use of anaerobic reactors, especially in warmer climates. INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT In industrial wastewater treatment, the focus has been on consulting services for the paper industry. Relevant issues are, to avoid operational disturbances in anaerobic reactors and to improve the water cycle management. We also work on the control of problems with calcium and the anaerobic treatment of concentrated wastewater from the paper industry. In R & D projects (research and development projects) and in consulting projects textile wastewater treatment is getting more important. Especially the operation and optimisation of treatment plants as well as testing of new processes in partial streams are reviewed. TRACE SUBSTANCES Trace substances in the inflow of municipal wastewater treatment plants come from households, industrial operations and from effluents of so-called chemical-physical pretreatment plants. Here the FiW sees the opportunity for a very effective elimination of trace substances before they enter the public wastewater system. Therefore, the FiW is analysing emissions from chemical-physical treatment plants and develops ideas to reduce these emissions. All of this is part of a project funded by the Federal Environment Agency. At many places, the elimination of trace substances in concentrated partial streams seems to be better than a general 3rd treatment step at the municipal wastewater treatment plant. WATER REUSE Water reuse is a topic in international cooperation. But it is also discussed for energy crop production, recultivation measures and agricultural irrigation. For example, in the BMBF project awaregio a modular pilot plant with a fish and plant breeding was developed, built and tested under practical conditions at a german treatment plant. The transfer to semi-arid regions in Tunisia is now being realised in the project WaterReTUNe. It is planned to analyse the acceptance and the readiness for the market of new methods and to apply them in Germany. AGRICULTURE So far, apart from slurry, only a few studies and experiences are available for the treatment of wastewater from agriculture. Most times agricultural wastewater comes from diffuse sources and is often responsible for the pollution of surface water and near-surface groundwater in regions with a lot of agriculture. This is why we see the need, and the potential at many farms, to achieve significant emission reductions. This can be achieved by the development and distribution of adapted management and treatment concepts. PHOSPHORUS In Germany, the regulations for the treatment of sewage sludge were renewed in 2017. The new regulation now sets priorities about the recovery of phosphorus, which is a limited resource on the planet. The FiW helps operators and municipalities on the development of sustainable sewage sludge concepts In the future, it will also be a matter of using other resources in wastewater, such as wastewater heat, but also nitrogen, which has been largely removed up to now but can no longer be used as fertiliser. The recovery of resources is getting more important in the industrial sector. It is supported by newer and cheaper technologies - especially membrane separation processes. That is why in the long term an increasing potential is seen to change the sewage sludge into usable products that have a lot of phosphorus, nitrogen and carbon. CONTACT Dr.-Ing. Kristoffer Ooms +49 241 80 2 68 22 / E-Mail › Dr.-Ing. Henry Riße +49 241 80 2 68 18 / E-Mail › References awaregio | Wasserwiederverwendung awaregio | Wasserwiederverwendung Modular wastewater treatment processes for the reuse in agriculture, aquaponics and the substitution of drinking water resources more Corona in waste water SARS-CoV-2 viruses in wastewater COVID-19 Monitoring and assessment of potential infection risks more GreenFactory SARTEX | Tunisia GreenFactory SARTEX Sustainable denim finishing using water recycling and renewable energies more I-WALAMAR | Morocco I-WALAMAR Future-oriented technologies and services for a sustainable land management more InoCottonGROW | Pakistan InoCottonGROW From cotton field to hanger more Sewage sludge management | Hannover Sewage sludge management in Hannover Market and potential study sewage sludge for the North-East Region and the Hannover Metropolitan Region more Sewage sludge management | Rhine-Hunsrück Sewage sludge management in the Rhine-Hunsrück district (Germany) Future treatment and utilization of sewage sludge from the sewage treatment plants of the municipalities of the Rhine-Hunsrück district in Germany more Sewage sludge management | Tunisia Sewage sludge management in Tunisia Water management in Tunisia after the Arab Spring more Guideline Heavy Rain Guideline Heavy Rain Property protection and structural precautions more RAIN | Ghana RAIN – Climate adaptation in Ghana Sustainable technologies and services for climate change adaptation in flood and drought-prone settlements in Ghana more Maturity model 4.0 | Wastewater Maturity Model Wastewater disposal 4.0 From the maturity model to the digitalisation roadmap more SewerScan SewerScan SewerScan – digital recording of sewers more Heavy polluters Heavy polluters – individual and polluter-pays charging models Assessment of wastewater charges with heavy polluter surcharge more Textile curved screen Textile curved screen Filter system for solids separation from wastewater streams with a low-maintenance cleaning concept based on structured pile textiles with defined separation behavior

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Just bought a brand new Polycom phone for your conference but find yourself in hot water as the default password doesn’t work? Then, it’s time for the reset process to come into play. But how to reset Polycom default password? Is it just a piece of cake or a hard nut to crack? Well, tell the truth, guys! Are these the questions that keep making you get butterflies in your stomach? If yes, do not panic as we have all been there. Many people, especially those who use Polycom products for the first time, usually ask the same questions just like you. Now instead of wasting your time questioning and ending up getting nowhere. Let’s dive deep into this article to find a satisfactory answer. Wait no more! What Is the Polycom Phone Default Password? What Is The Default Password Of A Polycom Phone ? The newly bought conference phone is waiting for you to explore. But wait, first you need to do a very important procedure. Do you know what it is? Yes, a conference phone setup! To perfectly fulfill this process, a good insight into the default information of the device is of great necessity. If your device uses SIP or UC Software, then the user name would be “Polycom”. Remember that case sensitivity is applied in this case. Many people just type “Polycom” or “POLYCOM” instead and then find themselves in hot water. What a pity! So be careful or you may end up like them, who knows? In terms of the password, the Polycom phone has two options. If you want to login as an admin, then the Admin Password is “456”. How about the user password? Well, just type “123” and you’re done. As easy as pie, isn’t it? In the event that your device uses ObiHai Software, then the situation is much simpler. Why? You may ask. Well, in the case, the Standard Username and Password are just the same. What you need to do is type “admin” for both. It is literally easy and simple to remember. Related: How To Recover Router Password What if the Factory Polycom Default Admin Password? A thorough understanding of the default information of Polycom phones is now within your grasp. You enthusiastically type it to finish the setup process but the result you receive is nothing. The system indicates that your login password is incorrect. How could that happen? Now you may tear your hair out and feel like everything is in such a mess. But stay calm. Panic may lead you nowhere. Just calm your mind and try to dig deeper into the problem to find an effective solution. What If The Factory Default Password Does Not Work? Why does the factory default password not work? The factory default password of a Polycom phone will work very well in the following cases: First, your phone is still on the boot server and the rebooting process has not been finished. Second, the phone is still on the boot server. However, it is not provisioned through the admin portal. And finally, it is when your phone is not available on the boot server. Have you configured your phone yet? Your device’s password can be completely changed or updated to ensure the security aspect, or if your Polycom product is newly purchased, you can not rule out the possibility that the previous user has changed it for different purposes. To find that brand-new (or partly new) password, what you need to do is simply log in to the Admin Portal and then choose Resources. Now, just click on the mac address of your device and a 4-digit password will appear in front of your eyes. You may also like: Login admin 192.168.1.1 How to reset to your factory default password? In case you want to reset your Polycom phone to the factory default password, our following step-by-step instructions may do you good. Just follow and bring your login password back to its original condition. Let’s get started: Step 1: First, you need to find out the MAC address or the serial number of your phone. Then, carefully write it down. As the MAC address may include both letters and digits so you need to pay great attention or you may end up writing the wrong one. But where is it? This question may pop into your head, right? Well, we can confirm that it is not hard to find. You can choose either of these two ways: Find its location on the bottom of the Polycom phone or follow this procedure to find the place where it hides: press “Menu”, then choose “Status” -> “Platform”, and click “Phone”. Step 2: Then, it’s time you restarted your phone. How does this process operate? You just need to power it down by unplugging it and then play the counting game. Just count 1 2 3 and when you count to 10 ( We mean 10 seconds), you plug it back in. Step 3: In this step, you need to be agile as you only have about 5-10 seconds to finish it. But don’t take it seriously, it is just a piece of cake. During the time the phone is powering back up, you need to play the “press and hold” game. Sounds fun, but what’s it? Well, this game has a rule that you need to simultaneously hold these following key during the Updater/BootROM countdown process: When it comes to SoundPoint IP 321, 331, 335,330, 430, 320, 450, SoundStation IP 5000,7000 and Duo; 1, 3, 5, and 7 are keys you need to hold and press to win this game. If your device is SoundPoint IP 301, 550, 600, 601,501 and 650 or VVX 1500: it’s necessary to press the 4, 6, 8, and * keys ( 6, 8 and * keys will be used for For SoundStation IP 6000) And in case your device belongs to VVX 310, 300, 410, 400, 500, or 600 models, don’t hesitate to press and hold the 1, 3, 5 keys. Step 4: Keep holding these numbers for a while. Don’t lose your head as you will be required to fill in the admin password very soon. Step 5: Do you still remember the MAC address in step 1? It’s time to play. In this step, you need to enter the MAC address of your phone. Fortunately, it doesn’t require case sensitivity in this step so you can rest assured as the prospect of making errors will be limited to a minimum. Many people meet the stumbling blocks in this step as they don’t know how to switch between alpha and numeric. If you are in the same boat, pressing “mode” on the VVX series to switch can do wonders for you. Step 6: If you are in this step, then congratulations! You are making your way to a perfect resetting process. Now, you can be able to log into your phone by the default password. Everything turns out to be as easy as pie, isn’t it? What is Polycom? Polycom IP 6000 is the leader in supporting the development of conference technology A brief introduction Do you know who is leading the online meeting equipment industry? The answer is no other than Polycom. Polycom is a famous brand that has won the hearts of a myriad of users all over the world due to the high quality of the products it brings to the market. Founded in 1990, Polycom is a multinational corporation in the US specializing in the development of video, voice, content and communication technology. This company has created great solutions, helping millions of people around the world erase geographical distances, resulting in unprecedented effectiveness and productivity. The continuous innovation of new product lines has brought Polycom to the forefront. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Polycom is the leader in supporting the development of conference technology as well as introducing products to the world market through a combination of voice video, web and data based on available network infrastructure. Main product lines Currently, Polycom focuses on developing and distributing end-to-end communication equipment, applications for audio, television, data and mobile systems for video conferencing and audio conferencing meetings. With two key product lines: video reference and conference phone, Polycom has made a breakthrough in this industry. Video conference means a system of electronic hardware and software that work together to transmit images and audio between two or more remote locations connected via an Internet connection, WAN or LAN. It helps people from different places communicate like sitting in the same room. How about conference phones? These phones have the function of listening and calling like regular phones you often use. The difference that sets the phone apart is that it supports the external MIC very well, has high sensitivity and can receive distant sound. Besides, the device also supports simultaneous meetings from different locations. Some Notes For A Perfect Resetting Process #1 The countdown does not turn up? In step 3, many users complain that they can not see the countdown. How to fix it? Well, if you see “loading application” on your screen, don’t hesitate to click “cancel”, the countdown will turn up in front of your eyes in the blink of an eye. #2 Manually type server address and server type One thing that you need to keep in mind when it comes to the resetting process is that you have to go into the phone and manually type the server address and server type. Keep following our straight-to-the-point instructions carefully to get the best result, don’t skip any step or you may end up getting nowhere. #3 “Config decryption error”? If you see the “config decryption error” on the screen or you fail to complete this process, the cause may stem from either using the key-code combination or “Reset Device Settings” on a phone which has already been configured for OnSIP. But do not panic, you can fix this error by getting access to the resource for the phone in the admin portal. Can you see the Reset Key in the Factory Reset box? Click on it and start rebooting the phone. “config decryption error”? #4 Reset or Reboot? Many people mistake reset for a reboot or vice versa. In fact, these two terms are quite similar but if you go deeper into them, you will immediately realize that they turn out to be as different as chalk and cheese. What is exactly the difference between Reset and Reboot? The reboot is intended to improve the smooth operation of the machine while Reset means completely restoring the original state of the machine. To be more specific, a reboot is the restart of the computer system to improve the operational status. Reboot and reset are not the same. Because a reset is to restore the original state and it doesn’t need to turn off the computer. Resetting the device will bring the device back to the same state as when it was first purchased, so it is also known as a factory reset. It is important to understand and distinguish these two operations when using the equipment to apply in each appropriate case. If you receive a request to reset the computer after installing the program, this is completely wrong because it will delete all the software installed on your computer. You should have to perform the reboot instead. The Bottom Line A Polycom phone is great but it is a tough nut to crack when it comes to how to reset Polycom default password. But we believe that after our in-depth instruction, you can feel like this resetting process is just a piece of cake. If there is any problem cropping up, don’t hesitate to drop a comment to let us know and we will try to help you out. And now, wish you a smooth Polycom default password resetting process. Good luck!

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Ms. Kausar did her Masters in English Language & Literature Lahore College for Women University.She started her professional career as lecturer in English in 1979 and taught English Literature and English Language at various colleges of Lahore.She also delivered lectures to Punjab Government Officers at Government of Punjab, Management & Professional Development department. She retired from government service as Associate Professor of English in 2008 and the same year she started teaching Business Communication & Report writing to MBA evening student at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), PU. She also taught Functional English, Business Communication, oral communications and communication skills to BBA students at University of Central Punjab (UCP). Currently she is teaching Advance Writing skills and English Literature & Critical Reasoning at IAS as a member of its visiting faculty

https://www.ias.edu.pk/our_team/ms-kausar-jafri/

Maritzburg have parted way with previous sponsors Umbro, and Kadodia explains the new "partnership" with Puma, which will see the club's regalia on sale to their fans. "Puma is our partners now and it is not a sponsorship," Kadodia tells "Puma are our partners and they will be selling our stuff [in stores]." "Basically, Umbro was a little difficult for us and we decided to part ways because they wanted us to buy everything for our uniform," he concluded. The Team of Choice managed to retain their PSL status with a last-gasp victory over Jomo Cosmos on the final day of last season. Puma, who is dominating sponsorship on the African continent, have also joined forces with reigning Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns, whose new kit is set to be launched this month.

https://www.snl24.com/kickoff/sanews/premiership/maritzburg-united-confirm-partnership-with-puma-ahead-of-201617-season-20160805

Though Alan Christopher’s voice was filled with conviction, Lieutenant Bator knew the Captain well enough to spot a joke. And though Christopher was undoubtedly upset about the aforementioned blacksmith, Bator was reasonably confident it was little more than an exaggerated jest. Thus, the Phobian shrugged the question aside. “It was in my way,” he simply replied. Christopher shook his head to the contrary. “I think not. That baby was well off the beaten path! What the heck were your men doing over there, anyway?” “Apparently,” Harrison calmly interjected from the comfort of his seat, “they were razing that blacksmith to the ground.” “While my town was under siege?!” Christopher threw his arms in the air in an exaggerated fashion. “I needed those reinforcements!” “They would not have made any difference,” said Bator. He tapped a few commands into his workstation to maintain the illusion of work, then added, “Your establishment was already a lost cause…” Harrison nodded. “There were at least five squadrons of ogres at the gate,” he stated. “It is unlikely Bator’s men could have repelled them.” There were seven squadrons of ogres, actually—and if the reconnaissance reports were to be believed, another seven were on the way. Bator knew his men were valiant on the battlefield, but they could not perform miracles. “So instead of condemning my men to a bloody end in a hopeless battle, I delivered a victory of my own.” “A minor victory,” sighed Christopher. He wearily slumped down in his command chair and shook his head disapprovingly. “It won’t take the enemy very long to construct a new blacksmith—and they’ll be back up to full strength in no time. Our forces, unfortunately, have been obliterated… We could have eked out some sort of victory had you bothered to come to my rescue, but no… As the ogres overran our defenses, you two cowards had to go cowering to that little island in the south!” “We were regrouping,” said Harrison calmly. “Preparing for a counterstrike… You must believe me when I say everything is under control.” “Oh.” Christopher bit his lip. “So… this horrid loss was all a part of your incredible plan?” He tapped a few commands into the computer terminal at his side, calling forth a schematic of the Bridgelands—the location of this alleged slaughter. “Maybe my vision is going, Matthew… But I’m just unable to see how this fits into your plan.” Harrison flashed an enigmatic smile. He had a vague idea of where their epic holo-novel was going, but truth be told, the exact details were a mystery. The smile, undoubtedly, was meant to humor the Captain. Or get him to be quiet. Either way, it didn’t work. “You know, the destruction of that blacksmith probably didn’t even hinder the enemy!” He sighed wearily, and alluded to several nondescript areas of the map in question. “They’re regrouping even as we speak!” “No,” said Harrison, his smile widening. “They are not—we deactivated the program when we left the holodeck. The enemy is presently in a state of suspended animation… They are not doing anything.” There were a few muffled giggles suddenly emanating from the operations console—where Erin Keller stood, valiantly attempting to look busy. Her attempt failed, of course, and her laughter only grew into something a bit more substantial. “Alan takes his games very seriously,” she chirped. “You should see him when he loses in Metrix.” Christopher’s eyes widened, and he immediately bolted from his chair. “If you hadn’t resulted to subterfuge,” he said, waving a playful finger at Keller, “I wouldn’t have lost!” Keller nodded knowingly. “When I cheat, it’s insidious subterfuge, designed to undermine the greatness of our fearless leader.” The sarcasm in her voice was evident, but Christopher chose to overlook that small facet for the time being. “But when Alan cheats? That, boys, is what you call ‘skill.’ Or so he claims.” Christopher returned to his seat. He immediately cleared the Bridgelands from his workstation and brought up a new screen, this one mostly text. Harrison attempted to see what the Captain was up to, but the moment his eyes crept toward the screen, Christopher turned it away from his prying eyes. “What are you doing?” asked Harrison a scant moment later. Christopher shrugged indolently. “Arranging for a few demotions,” he cryptically replied. The demotions, however, did not go very far. Whether or not Christopher intended to authorize them (which Harrison highly doubted), his actions were summarily halted by a series of manic chirps emanating from the tactical station. Engrossed in the banter, the alert caught Bator off guard. Though he wasn’t exactly startled, it took him a few seconds to sort through the data flitting across his screen; in an emergency situation, those few seconds might have been fatal—but this didn’t appear to be an emergency, thankfully. “The USS Potempkin has dropped out of warp nearby; they are on a direct intercept course…” “That’s Admiral Janeway’s ship…” In that instant, Christopher’s damaged ego exited. He cleared his workstation and turned his full attention to the Potempkin’s sudden appearance. “Open a channel.” Bator complied. Christopher’s bright turquoise eyes immediately turned to the viewscreen, fully expecting to see the Admiral’s face—but instead, he was greeted with little more than the vast, scintillating starfield. The Phobian shook his head. “No response.” Christopher furrowed his brow. “That’s odd.” “Indeed.” Harrison nodded his agreement. “It is not like the Admiral to drop in unannounced… and her silence is even more peculiar.” “There must be something wrong,” Christopher promptly realized. The possibilities were endless, but Christopher’s mind was immediately filled with worst-case scenarios: enemy forces had taken the ship; some sort of alien virus killed the crew… But conversely, it could be something as simple as a malfunctioning communication system. Either way, caution was required. “Yellow alert…” Within moments, the pleasant ‘daylight’ illumination dropped down a few notches, and the yellow lights of caution filled the air. The tension on the bridge suddenly seemed to thicken, and Christopher knew, more than a few pulses had quickened. “Status of the Potempkin?” asked Harrison a moment later. He seemed oblivious to the situation, but underneath, Christopher knew that Matthew was just as apprehensive as everyone else; he just hid it better. “They are still on an intercept course,” reported Neelar Drayge after conferring with his console. “Their shields are down and weapons are offline,” said Bator. On the surface, that seemed like good news, but it wasn’t much of an indicator. If there wasn’t anything wrong, this approach was standard protocol—but if it was a trap, then this ‘good news’ could easily lull one into a false sense of security. Christopher, however, was not easily swayed. “Hail them again.” Bator’s hand immediately moved to comply, but even before he could think about contacting the Potempkin, a pillar of shimmering azure light glittered before the helm. Instead, he grabbed the phaser from his belt and, in tandem with Commander Keller, approached the figure beaming onto the bridge. But hostility, it seemed, would not be needed. Once the transporter beam completed it’s cycle, Admiral Janeway stood before the helm—but given the stern look upon her face, she wasn’t here for a simple social visit. “Captain,” she said, the warmth in her voice betraying her stern façade, “sorry to drop in unannounced, but I didn’t want to discuss this over an open channel.” Christopher’s eyes widened. “Discuss what?” Janeway clenched her jaw. “It would seem we’ve got a little rebellion on our hands.” She motioned toward the Captain’s ready room. “I’d be more comfortable giving you the full briefing in private.” “Of course,” said Christopher, nodding his approval. He rose from the command chair and led the way into his office, quickly seating himself behind the sleek obsidian desk near the window. Janeway followed in his steps, and the moment the doors slid shut behind her, she expelled a deep, deep sigh. “Before I utter a single word about this rebellion, Captain, I would like to stress the… delicacy of the situation.” “Is this a classified mission?” asked Christopher, prodding the Admiral for any information he could get. But she shook her head. “As far as you and I are concerned,” she said, slowly approaching the desk, “this isn’t even a mission…”

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The illustration and haiku are from a post in 2014. See “Wait, Before You Go.” This content was also reblogged in 2017. See “Wait, Before You Go, #WritingBravely. Today, have reblogged this haiku (again), because I am exhausted. Mondays can be stressful, yes? I appreciate your understanding. Also, I found it to be conventient for today’s #NaBloPoMo18 prompt: “Imagine you and I have met for a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine). What would you tell me if we were having a cup of coffee?” courtesy of the Reticulated Redhead.

https://stephabbottsays.com/2018/11/26/wait-before-you-go-again/

Residents in the Black Country and West Birmingham are being encouraged to have their say on primary care services, as local health organisations look to develop a joint strategy for how it will improve the care for patients over the next five years. NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in the Black Country and West Birmingham have worked together to organise four engagement events during May to capture the views and experiences of local residents. The events will be an opportunity to hear how health and care organisations are working together to improve access, continuity and coordination of care for local people. Paul Maubach, Senior Responsible Officer for Primary Care in the Black Country and West Birmingham, said; “Developing a joint strategy is hugely important for the future of primary care services in the local area – which is why we want as many people as possible to have their say. “We want to build on the joint success we have had recently with our GP workforce schemes and continue to identify opportunities where we can work together to ensure people will have more timely access to services close to where they live.” The events will be taking place at the following times and locations. If you wish to attend, please register via the online booking links below or telephone 01902 442610.

https://walsallccg.nhs.uk/residents-invited-to-have-their-say-on-primary-care-in-the-black-country/

Western joins the world in responding with shock and outrage at the aggression and unprovoked violence in Ukraine, at the hands of Putin’s government. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine against this war and all unjust and unprovoked acts of war. Western-led concussion research preps for prime time (Photo source: Ron Lach/Pexels) An innovative concussion blood test developed by a research team led by Dr. Douglas Fraser is set to begin a pivotal clinical trial with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in the coming weeks. This important breakthrough promises to help more effectively diagnose and manage concussion in young children. Student-led project boosts essential workers with kudos of kindness Catherine Qi, co-founder of Beyond the Wards (Photo source: submitted) Inspired by professor Jennifer Irwin’s kindness research, Catherine Qi co-founded Beyond the Wards to recognize Canada’s essential workers, the often-unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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Working at Western A living wall of plants inside the newly renovated Thames Hall. (Photo source: Student Experience) Vaccination and Testing Centre relocates Western’s vaccination and testing centre is moving from the Graphic Services Building to Thames Hall as of Tuesday, March 8. No appointments required. To facilitate the move, vaccine services will be unavailable on March 7. LifeWorks supports As the situation in Ukraine escalates, some may be experiencing uncertainty, stress, anxiety and other responses. Your employee assistance plan, LifeWorks, provides year-round help 24 hours a day, every day. Western equity census There is still time to be counted in Western’s equity census. The census is voluntary, confidential and available by logging into My Human Resources. Spring continuing education course registration now open Western Continuing Studies moved some of its most popular courses online, including business, technology and communications. Registration is open. These courses are advance funded for eligible employees through the educational assistance plan. Photo of the Week McIntosh Gallery is now open to the public. (Photo source: @McIntoshGallery on Twitter) Coming Up ReShape speakers (l-r) Jungle Flower, Samantha Bitty, Farrah Kahn and Karly Church (Photo source: Student Experience) Week of March 14 ReShape This four-day event focused on gender-based and sexual violence prevention and education programming for students includes engaging activities and workshops. Keynote speaker events are open to employees. Sunday, March 6 (2 p.m.) and Monday, March 7 (7 p.m.) Opera at Western: L’elisir d’amore Opera is back with Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore. Admission is free, no tickets required. All performances at the Don Wright Faculty of Music are now open to the public, with mandatory masking and vaccination requirements. Tuesday, March 8 (1 p.m.) Gender and human rights in Africa On International Women's Day, The Africa Institute will host a panel discussion moderated by PhD student Loyce Mrewa, on gender-based violence among women and girls with disabilities in sub-Sahara African countries. Thursday, March 9 (4 p.m.) The power of human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence Join JUNO award winner and creativity expert David Usher as he shares his experience as the lead singer of Moist, and discusses why creativity is the superpower we need for this ever-evolving new world. Western in the News (Photo source: Subiyanto/Pexels) CBC Radio Syndication (28:45) How to talk to your kids about traumatic events As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, Health Sciences professor and psychotherapist Marnie Wedlake discusses how to talk to kids about traumatic events, especially as many may be grappling with their own family's history of war, conflict and trauma. The National Post What Putin wants, why he invaded Ukraine and other questions about the crisis answered Political Sciences professor Erika Simpson provides historical context and analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Global News Western-involved study shows positive impacts of physical activity on COVID outcomes New research from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professors Dr. Saverio Stranges and Dr. Jane Thornton has found moderate to high levels of physical activity lead to better outcomes for those with COVID-19. James Webb Space Telescope plans probe of massive star radiation Physics and Astronomy professor Els Peeters is part of a team using the James Webb Space Telescope to zero in on a portion of the famous Orion Nebula to learn more about how massive young stars shape their environments. Commentary Opening the door for Black university applicants is not enough Opiyo Oloya (Photo source: Frank Neufeld) From Times Higher Education: Opiyo Oloya, Western's associate vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion, on how Canadian universities must provide the resources to support Black students throughout their studies.

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This is the ultimate gift box for Husbands and Dads that know it all and deserve the best! What's in the box: Two-in-One Box Puzzle - difficulty level 4/5 | $116 Karakuri Mini Secret Puzzle Box #7 - difficulty level 3/5 | $68 Cylinder Spin Puzzle - difficulty level 4/5 | $36 Add to cart Add to compare Add to wishlist Default Title Share on DESCRIPTION This is the ultimate gift box for Husbands and Dads that know it all and deserve the best! What's in the box: Two-in-One Box Puzzle - The Two-in-One Box Sequential Puzzle is a sophisticated combination of a sliding gauge puzzle with a unique maze mechanism. First, you will need to navigate the labyrinth and free the two metal balls. The second step is to open the box! Karakuri Mini Secret Puzzle Box #7 - This sequential money puzzle box has a secret opening mechanism. Can you open the box in 3 moves to reach the prizes inside? The inner pieces will move easily and smoothly, but only if done in just the right way. When the mechanism moves in order, the lid will open after the 3rd step. Cylinder Spin Puzzle - here we have a clever spin on the classic Rubik’s Cube brainteaser. Cylinder Spin contains 16 multi-colored balls inside rotating, inner cylinders. Each cylinder must be twisted around until 4 different colors (4 balls each) are separated and lined up in their own row. There is one free space in the mechanism that allows the balls to travel between rows. If you thought the Rubik’s Cube was tough, good luck with this one!

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Join us for Worship in the sanctuary and Children’s Church in the basement of the church on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. You can also watch Pastor Mike’s sermon on this website under Sermons or on the Mountaintop Ministries UMC Facebook page.

https://franklinwvumc.org/event/worship-services-10/

At the Adams County Community Center, there is a 70’ x 270’ patch of un-mowed plants at the south end of the parking lot. Maybe you’ve noticed it, and wondered why it hasn’t been mowed. The answer to that is butterflies. As you probably know, scientists are worried about the survival of species like bees and butterflies, creatures that help our farm crops grow, and provide habitat for endangered species like the Karner blue butterfly. This patch of plants is a way we can all help. A few years ago, this patch was started as a butterfly garden by a 4-H group. Those caretakers grew up and moved on. To continue their work, the Adams County Library is collaborating with local 4-H groups to expand the plantings of native wildflowers and shrubs that are useful to bees and butterflies. This garden is just getting started. Pathways have been mowed through the grasses. Native species like coneflower, milkweed, and black-eyed Susans are being planted throughout. We’d like this space to be a park, a place where people can walk or sit, and observe the creatures and plants that live there. There is lots of work to be done. Right now, we need to remove invasive species—spotted knapweed is a big problem this year. We’d also like to pave the paths and make signs to identify the plants. We’d love to have a seating area, especially one with a roof where people can sit to enjoy the space. But that’s our long-term plan. If you’d like to help, let us know. We’d be happy to receive transplants of native species like milkweed and coneflower, but any drought- and deer-resistant flowering perennials would be welcome. Feel free to contact Erin Foley at the Library, 339-4250 with questions.

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Whether you’re just passing through Tampa or you’re here for the long haul, you don’t want to miss some of these non-touristy things to do in Tampa. There are plenty of unique places that would qualify as diamonds in the rough if you ask the locals, but you won’t find them in any travel brochures. Here are a few tips for finding the good stuff: Take a Run Down Hillsborough Bay Hillsborough Bay is home to beautiful trails for anyone who loves the outdoors. You can rent bikes or scooters for the day, or you can simply head out on your own two feet. You will find yourself surrounded by gorgeous landscapes and historic buildings, perfect for budding photographers who want to capture some amazing images. Do the Art Walk Tampa is home to some incredible artists, and the city is proud to present their work all over the place. You can wind your way through Tampa’s artsy district, checking out the murals, sculptures and other exhibits. You can find art from a wide range of cultures and styles. Plus you can learn some local history while you’re touring. Visit the Henry B Plant Museum This amazing museum tells a story that you won’t find anywhere else in town. The building itself used to be a huge hotel during the Victorian era. It has been partially restored to showcase the original design, while the remainder of the building has been transformed for modern events and parties. You can spend a whole day examining the in-depth history that comes to life in this museum. Visit American Social Tampa Finally, one of the best things to do in Tampa, off the beaten path is visiting American Social for some delicious food and fresh beer. With a huge selection of craft brews as well as happy hour deals worth celebrating, American Social is the place to be. You will love the tasty appetizers and the open atmosphere that encourages meeting others in the area. These are just a few of our favorite ideas for what locals do in Tampa any day of the week. Spend your day touring the parks and museums, walk the art district in the afternoon, and then head on over to American Social during the evenings to enjoy food and drinks surrounded by friendly faces and a welcoming atmosphere. Watch a game on the TVs or just hang out on the patio with friends.

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I served in the National Guard and was on active duty for 8 weeks. Why was I not issued a DD-214 after that period?

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The Beach at Trouville (1870) by Claude monet. Oil on Canvas. National Gallery, London, UK. Image source WikiArt How is it possible for a brushstroke to be expressive? How can paint in itself register on an emotional level? There was once a time when artists made their paintings with a deliberate attempt to hide their brush marks, to blend and soften them so that, as much as possible, they…

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After their peculiar encounter with the Dowager Duchess D’Nunzio, Karen and Cecilia make their way across town on foot. They walk to where Cecilia will make her delivery of new-born kittens, and where Karen will rest for the night… Cecilia had doubly good reason to hurry, as she was well aware. The journey was not too far as the stork flies, but negotiating the streets of this part of town was like navigating a maze. Cecilia needed no directions, but their zigs and zags would demand many an extra step to compensate for indirectness. They would need to make haste to arrive before the beginning of the 9 o’clock curfew. Not only that, but the kittens in her box needed their mother, and their mother would be anxious to greet her little ones. Cecilia walked quickly, and Karen followed close behind, but the pace discouraged neither of them from making conversation. Karen had many questions to ask. The first of these related to the very possibility of conversing with a stork. Cecilia could speak without needing to open or close her bill, which was fortunate, as it held the hammock which in turn held the precious cargo of newborns. But Cecilia’s linguistic abilities left Karen rather baffled. “How can you talk?” she asked simply. “What do you mean,” answered Cecilia, not really knowing what to think of Karen’s question. “I thought storks were mute,” mused Karen. “Oh, it’s true that we can’t call or sing like other birds,” agreed Cecilia, “but we can clap our bills very well, which I’d demonstrate if wasn’t carrying the mites in this box.” “But you can talk.” “If I couldn’t talk, this wouldn’t be much of a conversation.” “What I mean to say is,” and here Karen paused, as she tried to determine exactly what she meant to say, “is that whilst animals might grunt or bark or otherwise call to each other, they don’t generally speak English. And, if you don’t mind me saying, you talk without needing to move your bill.” “I can’t comment on the languages spoken by animals elsewhere, but in this country we speak Inglish and not much else, and that’s fine by me.” “But where I come from, animals don’t speak any language.” “Oh, I’m sure you must be wrong. They probably just speak a language you don’t recognize, like Mergan, or Tudch, or Chrenf, or Hicnese.” “Or Aspnish?” “I’ve never heard of that language,” and to be fair to Cecilia, nobody else had. “But animals don’t talk to people,” said Karen. “Why not?” enquired Cecilia, “are animals in your homeland so haughty that won’t talk to a human?” “That’s not the reason,” and Karen was quite frustrated that she was not making herself understood. Cecilia’s pace quickened a little, and she looked about her a little bit more, as if she was disconcerted by some of Karen’s questions. After a long pause when neither spoke, Cecilia finally said: “we animals think that humans are strange, as they need to open their mouths to communicate. They are rather like young’uns reading a book, unable to do so without moving their lips.” This really was not an answer, but Karen put up with it. It seemed Cecilia might not be able to explain how a stork talks, any more than Karen could explain how she talked. All of Lundern’s streets were poorly lit. There was no moon, though the night sky was clear and starry. The shadows on the street sometimes obscured a wonky or missing cobble, and Karen would take a false step more often than she liked. She was very aware of how much she was depending on Cecilia, though they had only just met. Lundern’s labyrinthine avenues weaved in and out of each other like a tangle of string in a cat’s cradle gone wrong, which was apt, as cats were the most common creature to be found. Their eyes reflected the streetlights, as they slinked around corners or stealthed atop walls. Without Cecilia, Karen would be quite lost. In fact, Karen was quite lost either way, and there were precious few signs or landmarks. Some of Lundern’s human denizens were guided around by boys carrying burning torches. Cecilia explained they the torch-bearers were called ‘link-boys’. “Why link-boys?” “The link is the name of the wick they use in the torch. Don’t they use torches where you come from?” “Yes, although the torches have batteries in them.” Try as she might, Karen could not explain to Cecilia about electricity, or the things it could power. Judging by the gas lanterns and Cecilia’s reaction, electricity was as unfamiliar in Lundern as talking animals would be in London. This was a strange place indeed, but not in every respect. Sometimes people told Karen that she talked too loudly. She could get very animated. When there was a pause in their conversation, Cecilia encouraged Karen to keep talking, as if to ward off the dark recesses around them, or whatever might be lurking within them. Karen sometimes glimpsed animals or people peering from the shadows, looking strangely at her, but she was unsure of herself. Those faces might have been come from the depths of her imagination. Whatever she saw, when she saw something scary, Karen just talked a little more loudly afterward, not letting the fear get the better of her. The pair turned a corner, as they often did, and Karen wondered aloud how Cecilia knew her way around. Karen would have been lost long ago. In fact, she was lost, without even the slightest instinct about which way was the station, or which was North, South, East or West. As the two tramped down the street, they noticed a rustling coming from the darkened entrance to a fishmonger’s shop. Beneath a pile of newspapers, a figure stirred. A shaft of light framed the vagrant’s head. The face was wizened; the hair was straggly. They belonged to a man of indeterminate years. He might have been in his thirties, but aged prematurely. Cecilia, who had set an unrelenting pace since the incident with the Duchess, now faltered momentarily. Cecilia spoke to the stranger in the doorway. “I don’t know what time it is,” she said, “but I know curfew starts soon. You’d better get inside.” “I might, if I knew of an inside that I’d be let inside,” responded the figure in the shadows. He coughed, but the voice was strong. Cecilia’s voice was filled with concern: “you know what happens to those that stay outside beyond curfew.” “I know, but it won’t happen to me. I’m working, don’t ya know? I’m guarding this here fishy shop,” and with this, he banged its door with his fist. “That’s not much of an excuse.” “It serves me good enough. My feet are off the street,” which was true, as they rested on the doorstep. “I have a letter from the monger, saying I stop here with his permission. And this entrance way is an alcove, private property, and with a roof overhead, making me inside, not outside, by the law of the land. Most importantly, my friends, the cats, seem to agree with all this.” Cecilia seemed to shudder. “Have it your way then. I was only giving a word of advice.” “Then take one too. Hurry along, before you’re caught after curfew.” Cecilia did hurry along, this time in silence. As she did, she seemed to bend her head a little more forward, as if more protective of the bundle that she carried. After a few hundred yards, and several more twists and turns around Lundern’s streets, Karen eventually felt brave enough to restart their conversation. “What did he mean when he said ‘his friends, the cats’?” “I know the mother of these here kittens. I’ll not have anything said against cats in general.” Cecilia was upset; her answer made no sense to Karen. She pressed Cecilia to elaborate. For a long time Cecilia refused, despite Karen’s stubborn line of questioning. Instead Cecilia would answer a question with a question, about Karen’s family, or what London was like, but most often she asked the time. Cecilia had become increasingly agitated as 9pm, the time of curfew, approached. “What happens if they catch you after curfew?” asked Karen. “It’s best not to know such things,” replied Cecilia, and her answer was final. After that, they walked along in silence for a long while, except for the frequent occasions when Cecilia asked the time again. Eventually Karen thought to ask Cecilia: “don’t you need your own watch, or how would you avoid being caught by curfew yourself?” “Oh,” Cecilia gave a kind of chuckle to herself, “you really aren’t familiar with things around here, are you? I’m a bird. Birds in flight aren’t subject to curfew. It would be too difficult and too silly to enforce a curfew on birds. Because of that, they’re not too bothered if they catch you on the ground. You could always take-off again, quick enough. Though, I admit, I don’t tend to come down to street level when curfew is coming up. It’s safer to stick to the rooftops after dark.” As they walked, the streets had become straighter, but fewer of the buildings stretched above a storey or two. As the pair turned yet another corner, they saw a man, and a dog, walking towards them. “I have a dog, in London,” said Karen. “Shut up,” said Cecilia. The dog, an Alsatian, pricked its ears up. It walked alongside the man, who wore a long black coat of wool. There was no lead, nor muzzle. Neither the dog nor the man spoke. “I only said,” said Karen, but Cecilia stopped her again. “Shut up,” said Cecilia, in a voice that sounded like she spoke under her breath, except that Cecilia did not need breath to speak. The Alsatian moved a little ahead of the man. As it came towards the girl and the stork, it spoke to Karen: “have you far to go?” Karen, unaware of the distance to their destination, turned toward Cecilia. “Not far now,” said Cecilia. “We’ll be there in ten minutes.” “Be sure you are,” said the dog, which now stood and waited for the man to catch up. As he did, Karen saw a badge on the man’s lapel, twinkling in the light from the nearest lantern. “Hello officer,” said Karen to the man. She correctly surmised he was a policeman. “Officers,” replied the man. Cecilia cast a glance at Karen, but Karen did not notice, or could not interpret it. “Officers,” said the man again. Karen was silent, and then replied, “officers,” without understanding why. Then she hesitated, and said, in a faltering tone: “yes, officers.” She looked to the dog and finally recognized the object hanging from its collar; it was a police badge too, and not the name tag she had first thought. Realizing her mistake, Karen continued, more confidently: “good evening to you both, officers.” “Don’t mind her speech impediment,” said Cecilia, “she often struggles to say her s’s.” At this, the dog laughed, and the man harrumphed. “Come on sir, these two aren’t worth it,” said the man to the dog. After the policemen were gone, Cecilia finally allowed her bottled-up emotion to pour out. “How can you talk like that, about ‘owning’ an animal?” “All I mean is that our dog lives with us.” “I know what you meant. Nobody owns animals here, in Lundern. We don’t have slaves anymore. The citizens of our city-state are civiliized, not like those who live elsewhere.” Karen was silent, feeling ashamed of herself. “You’re right,” she said for want of something better to utter. It had dawned on Karen that here, in Lundern, animals might be equals to people. They might outrank people, like the police dog that outranked the man. They might expect the same courtesy as people. She had better watch her insensitive tongue before it got her into trouble. “You’re right,” repeated Karen, “don’t mind me. I’m just tired, and not thinking straight.” “Very well,” said Cecilia. The tone of her voice was less angry than before. “I suppose you’ve had a rough day, and you must be missing your parents.” “My father, yes,” said Karen, and then she stopped herself. “I miss them both.” “We’re here.” Cecilia nodded at a building as they rounded one more corner. “Which is it?” asked Karen, unsure which building had been indicated from the long terrace line. “The tall narrow house in the middle, Cobbler and Cobbler.” Lit by a draped window from above, Karen could dimly make out a sign. It read: ‘Cobbler & Cobbler’, and they crossed the cobbled streets to its front door.

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Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” his 1981 #1 hit “Fourteen Carat Mind,” and his signature 1979 song “Farewell Party.” Watson’s long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.

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The goal of this course is to make analytics approachable and comprehensible. After completing this course, you will be able to perform the main data-related tasks for the citizen data scientist using the point-and-click capabilities of SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Visual Statistics: accessing and manipulating data, exploring data using analytics, and building predictive models. Learn how to Recognize descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Distinguish between various analytical methods and their applications. Formulate data need and data structure for certain analytical methods. Build and compare data mining models. Interpret the results of a statistical model. Communicate about analytical results. Who should attend Business analysts and data analysts who want to know more about the concepts of analytics and data science Formats available Standard duration Live Web Classroom: 10 half-day session(s) System Requirements Attendees should have a solid business domain knowledge, be comfortable working with data, and have a willingness to learn new methods for analyzing data. No programming knowledge is required. Basic statistical and mathematical knowledge is helpful.

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Is it still a pandemic? Endemic? Who knows? Here’s what we do know – most people are still feeling isolated and ‘re-entering’ life can create feelings of anxiety. Here at the J, we’re hosting a casual gathering for our members that are 55+ every Monday and Wednesday from 9am-11am. Come enjoy camaraderie, coffee and bagels in the spacious Erdle Lounge. Just drop in and say hello!

https://jccrochester.org/events/coffee-bagels/?nskip=34954

When my husband and I could not have children, we were devastated and thought we had no chance at having a family. However, we soon learned to live with the brutal honesty and tried to move on with our lives. It wasn't until my husband started to have seizures again that I realized that not having children was God's way of protecting us. Of Course, my mother-in-law ask why he started having seizures again, after all "the only thing different was that we were all married now." You have to imagine this in a good ole southern voice because that is my mother in-law. I love this woman so much! As the years wet by, my husband and I knew we were lacking something in our lives but we knew deep down that it was probably the lack of children. So, I made an executive decision in our home and began looking for a German Shepherd puppy. This blog is how we survived a childless family and how it became a "new" way of life. Please follow us through this journey, I promise that it may not always be sunshine and lollipops, but it is interesting to say the least. #photo #Puppies #infertility #joywithoutchildren #survivinginfertility #lifegoeson #joyofpuppies #germanshepherds

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A reproduction of the Weather Vane from the John Wayne’s movie “McLintock” has been donated to Gammons Gulch by Mike Allen

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"Jewish leaders wanted Jesus to be guilty," and the depiction of Jews as a bloodthirsty mob are not things you'd expect your child to learn at school. One mother was shocked to find out that was indeed the case. Continue Reading » Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 94 Comments » Progressive Sex-Ed Guidelines Rile Religous Groups in California May 31st, 2019 California’s freshly revamped sex-ed guidance has some parents and faith leaders up in arms. According to reports, the new program includes explicit hands-on demonstrations and other features that opponents argue are inappropriate. Continue Reading » Posted in: Uncategorized | 60 Comments » Teacher at Religious School Fired for "Living in Sin" March 18th, 2019 When a teacher got divorced and moved in with another man, she unknowingly violated a school employment clause that forbids "any sexual activity outside of a heterosexual marriage," then she was forced to resign. Continue Reading » Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 41 Comments » Karen Pence Draws Criticism for Taking Job at Anti-LGBT School January 28th, 2019 Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies. Continue Reading » Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 108 Comments » "Christianity as White Supremacy" - Catholic School Hair Policy Angers Activists August 24th, 2018 A viral video captures the moment an 11-year-old Catholic student is sent home because her hairstyle violated school dress code. The incident angered activists, who insist the policy is racially motivated. Continue Reading »

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Our recent experiences with the coronavirus pandemic have demonstrated that new mutations in viral genetic sequences can have significant impacts on the virus’s transmissibility and the degrees of illness it …

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Our Thirs-tea unicorn cups are perfect for your child’s tea parties. Or, you can add them to your own special collection of lovely tea cups. The cups are sold in a set of two with a different design on each cup: a unicorn and a cute little rainbow.

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Circle CRM Group recognizes that the lands in which we live, work, and play are in the traditional territory of Indigenous Peoples, and the archaeological work that we perform involves artifacts from a distinct and unique culture that continues to thrive today. With that, we follow our True North: we love what we do, we are making the past exciting, and we are committed to bringing more people along for the ride – all people. Circle is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #92 and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and has established an Indigenous Inclusion Committee (“IIC”), an Indigenous Inclusion Strategy, and an Indigenous Inclusion Policy to lead the implementation of this important work. With this commitment, we will strive to carry out the following responsibilities: Create opportunities for education, training, and employment of Indigenous peoples at Circle CRM and within archaeology. Develop and sustain positive and progressive relationships with Indigenous communities Increase Indigenous representation in our supply chain Promote internal leadership development and an inclusive culture at Circle CRM. Goals & Objectives The goals of our Strategy are categorized into four pillars: Employment & Training Community Relationships Business Development Leadership & Culture Objectives that are tied to these goals have measurable results, with a desire to have a year over year increase in: Inclusion and collaboration with Indigenous partners in the field; Spend with Indigenous vendors; % of self-identified Indigenous employees; Resources dedicated to Indigenous inclusion focused on employment and community relationships. We are committed to implementing the goals and objectives set out in our Indigenous Inclusion Strategy throughout our operations. We welcome and seek opportunities to collaborate with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and businesses to ensure we have considered and included a variety of perspectives within our Strategy. We are committed to bringing more people along for the ride – all people.

https://www.circleconsulting.ca/indigenous-inclusion/

Matt discusses with local photographer Denise Vasquez, photographer / videographer Justin Risley, and producer Jay Jay about their respective work showing this year at the festival. Watch the panel now & grab your free tickets for their films premiering Nov 14, 2pm, then screening through Nov 21, for free on Xerb HERE.

https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/2021/11/04/art-photography-art-films-panel-premieres-nov-5-11am/

“Sashiko” is a traditional handicraft in Japan that usually embroideries geometric patterns on clothes. On the other hand, “Boro” stands for “Boro-Gire” in japanese which translates to “Old and used up cloths”. Recently Sashiko and Boro are used by some of the fashion brands and getting some attention not only in japan, but also from foreign countries. They are even getting introduced on fashion magazines. In this article, we are going to show you a few brands that are using these japanese traditions in their products. If you are interested, be sure to continue! Brands with popular items using “Sashiko” and “Boro” Visvim Visvim was established in 2001 by Hiroki Nakamura, who’s known as a creative director. They started as a shoe brand but other products like Vintage denim are super popular even by huge celebrities like Kanye West or Eric Clapton. Porter Classic Source:PorterClassic “Yoshida Kaban (Yoshida Bags)” is known for its quality and functionality in their products. Yoshida Kaban is known as the brand name “PORTER”. The founder of this brand Katsuyuki Yoshida teamed up with a photographer/writer which is his own son Reo Yoshida to start up this brand, Porter Classic. They are known for their products with japanese traditional technology. Their bags and jackets that applied sashiko for a little detail are super popular. KAPITAL Source:KAPITAL KAPITAL has their HQ in Kojima, Kurashiki City in Okayama prefecture. Kojima is known as “The sacred place for domestic jeans”. Their items with ethnic taste and vintage look are reputable, especially items with Sashiko are popular in the vintage fans community. KUON Source:KUON KUON keeps producing novel designed items with Boro and its history and culture. They are getting more attention lately for not only collaborating with multiple brands but most importantly for their social contribution activities. They contribute to keep japanese domestic technology alive or help regional societies to develop. They are definitely one of the brands that will grow from now on. FDMTL Source:BOROPBY FDMTL is popular with its denims with sashiko touch on. Their attention to details are getting some light from forign country as well and some foreign fans even say that this brand is the face of all the japanese fashion brands. They are also popular for items with patch works as well. BLUE BLUE JAPAN Source:BLUE BLUE JAPAN Using a Japanese traditional technology called “Indigo Dyeing” as their core, BLUE BLUE JAPAN is a japanese domestic brand that’s producing products that customers could use for a long time. Their american casual items that ignore the trends yet apply hints of japanese tradition are what they are known for. HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET この投稿をInstagramで見る – 2020年 3月月1日午後7時32分PST HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET (a.k.a “Holly-Ran”) was published by Koushi Seirin who is also a founder of BLUE BLUE JAPAN. Holly-Ran was mostly known for its casual items but since some japanese celebrities like Takuya Kimura and Keisuke Kuwata started wearing their items, their popularity spiked up in japan. STUDIO D’ARTISAN Source:STUDIO D’ARTISAN STUDIO D’ARTISAN is famous for creating the first servic jeans in japan. And what a surprise they also have their HQ in Kojima, Kurashiki City. They use denim material that is made of uneven yarn, dyed with one of japanese traditional indigo dyeing techniques called “Kase-Dying”. Products that go through a process of Kase-Dying would give you experiences of changed texture and colour like no other jeans. Conclusion この投稿をInstagramで見る SEILIN ONLINE – 2020年 3月月8日午後11時08分PDT All of the brands that we introduced in this article are proud japanese domestic brands that could compete in the entire world. There is no surprise that foreign fans love the combination of japanese traditional techniques and american casual products. Going on a vacation to foreign countries while wearing items with Sashiko applied to them will get you attention for sure. That shows how interesting japanese traditional culture is from foreign perspective. Increase visibility of these brands in the fashion community to make an appeal of good old japanese tradition to the world! Tags bland boro japan sashiko Related Posts Always popular. 50’s COVERALL from orSlow Make it simple and clear! Ways to get rid of dirt from sole of sneakers! Improve your look from your neck line! Characteristics of mens neckline and how to style them. For those of you who don't want to wear sandals with bare feet! How to pull off the “Socks & Sandals” look.

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The Richmond region is home to six Fortune 500 companies, anchored by Dominion Resources and Altria. While the outlying counties are still recovering from the recession of the late 2000s, the region's core localities are rebounding, with Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico landing some of their biggest economic-development deals ever, such as the $85 million Amazon distribution center in Chesterfield and the $68.5 million expansion of Health Diagnostic Laboratory in Richmond. Recent and upcoming development projects offer some optimism in terms of the local economy's resilience. POWHATAN COUNTY Project: Weightpack In January 2012, packaging machinery manufacturer Weightpack began a three-year relocation of its headquarters and operations from Italy to its existing plant in the county. The move includes a two-phase expansion of its Powhatan manufacturing facility. "Global success begins with local support; Powhatan is our first choice," says Weightpack President Joe Marannano. Size/Scale:35 jobs by 2015; approx. 25,000 square feet on a 20-acre campus Type: Relocation/Expansion Completion Date: 2013 Cost: Approx. $2.1 million CITY OF RICHMOND Project: Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. (HDL) Opened in 2009 with 11 employees in Richmond's Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, the advanced cardiovascular-testing firm plans to employ upwards of 1,000 workers by 2014, most of them high-paid laboratory staff. HDL, which is privately owned and has annual revenues of $250 million, is constructing a six-story building in Jackson Ward. HDL's growth is "just phenomenal," says Greater Richmond Partnership President and CEO Greg Wingfield. "In terms of the city, this is probably one of the biggest, fastest-growing companies that anybody's seen." Size/Scale: 653 new jobs; 240,000 square feet Type: Expansion Completion Date: 2013 Cost: $68.5 million HANOVER COUNTY Project: Green Top Sporting Goods After 65 years at its iconic green-roofed location on U.S. Route 1, Green Top Sporting Goods moved its hunting and fishing wares into the spacious, modern retail storefront vacated by competitor Gander Mountain in July 2012. It's a massive expansion for Green Top: The merchandise in its original store on the Hanover/Henrico border was crowded into just 12,000 square feet; the new, lodge-inspired store in Hanover County's NorthCross Center offers 54,000 square feet of retail and a 10-lane archery range. Green Top is also retooling its website for online sales. "We have pretty much outgrown this facility, and this gives us a significant increase in retail space," says Green Top President and CFO Bill Prout. "It's something we've needed for a long time." Size/Scale: 54,000 square feet of retail space; 13,000 square feet of warehouse and office space Type: Expansion/Relocation Completion Date: October 2012 Cost: Not disclosed CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Project: Amazon warehouse and distribution center Online mega-retailer Amazon built a 1.1 million-square-foot fulfillment center at Meadowville Technology Park in eastern Chesterfield just in time for the 2012 holiday season; the facility complements a $50 million Amazon distribution center in Dinwiddie County. Collectively, it's the biggest job-creating economic development project in Virginia since 2004. "We are certainly proud to add Amazon to our corporate family," says Chesterfield County Economic Development Director Will Davis. "[It] is a tremendous announcement for Chesterfield County." Size/Scale: 1,000 jobs (could grow to 2,000 seasonally); 1.1 million square feet on 100 acres Type: New Construction Completion Date: October 2012 Cost: $85 million GOOCHLAND COUNTY Project: Capital One at West Creek The McLean-based credit card company is adding a new 200,000-square-foot office building; an 85,000-square-foot meeting and conference center; and a 2,000-space, six-level parking deck to its sprawling, 316-acre West Creek campus. "Capital One is very important to Goochland County. It's our largest employer," says county Director of Economic Development Matthew Ryan. "In a down economy, the fact that they're still having capital investment in West Creek is great for us, and it shows the power of Capital One."

https://richmondmagazine.com/news/raising-the-stakes-02-28-2013/

Evaluation of Homarus gammarus (Crustacea: Decapoda: Nephropidae) catches and potential in a Mediterranean small-scale fishery Anthony Pere, Michel Marengo, Pierre Lejeune, Eric D.H. Durieux The aim of this study was to obtain a better understanding of the exploitation pattern of the European lobster population in a fully representative small-scale fishery of the Mediterranean (Corsica, France) and to collect initial biological information on this species. Data were collected by scientific observers on board net fishing vessels for eight consecutive years from 2006 until 2013. Average annual catches were estimated at 6.7 t. Length frequencies indicated that exploitation focused on large individuals. Catch per unit of effort varied significantly as a function of month, fishing area and depth. Our approach to catch distribution revealed spatial heterogeneity with large catches in the south area. A fishery-independent survey was performed in 2013 and 2014 in west Cap Corse using 540 lobster traps; it showed an extremely low catch rate, confirming the low abundance for this area. This study provided new biological knowledge of a little-studied species in the Mediterranean.

https://scimar.icm.csic.es/index.php/secId/9/IdArt/4519/search/%22Michel%20Marengo%22/total_trob/1/iniyear/1955/finyear/2022/author/1/abstract/0/title/0/keywords/0

Anyone who has crammed onto a concert floor to be close to their favorite band knows the power of “the crowd.” Musicians thrive in front of a bobbing sea of fans, and the crowd thrives on thumping music. For Victor Kovalev – a musician, software engineer, and Georgia Tech alum (MS CS ’07) – his path toward that same thrill has been as circuitous as a motherboard but undeniably powered by the crowd.

https://hg.gatech.edu/node/442881

The Fujinon EC-590Wi4 delivers excellent images and natural color reproduction during examination thanks to the Super CCD . FICE images are sharper and clearer than ever before due to the higher resolution and improved noise reduction. This enables precise and fast assessment of healthy and altered tissues during the examination Is your Video-Colonoscope Fujinon EC-590Wi4 defective? Take advantage of our endoscope repair service and maintenance service for flexible medical endoscopes - fast, uncomplicated and cost-effective! For using one of this services or for any questions, simply write a message on our contact form! Our services include all common device classes such as gastroscopes, coloscopes, bronchoscopes and cystoscopes from the manufacturers Olympus, Pentax and Fujinon.

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The Salisbury group took a stand at the People in the Park event held in Elizabeth Gardens on Saturday 18 September 2021. It was an all day event. Our main focus for the day was to warn of the government’s four bills which, individually and together, will reduce our freedoms. They are the Police, Crime and Sentencing bill, Judicial and Courts bill, Election bill and Nationality and Borders bill. Added to the review of the Human Rights Act which is not popular with many in government, it represents an assault on our freedoms to seek justice and hold the government to account. We had a steady flow of interest through the day and all our handouts (below) were distributed by the close.

https://salisburyai.com/2021/09/19/people-in-the-park-2/

With multiple deployments and the uncertainty of what's ahead, the Y is here to help ease some of the stress associated with military life. Through programs and events that are hosted across the region, we connect families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Active Duty Military $0 join fees and 25% off monthly rates Retired Military 50% off join fees Bring your active duty or retired military ID to any of our locations to receive your military membership discount. For more information on the Department of Defense FREE Title 10 membership CLICK HERE Project Honor The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is proud to serve our military families who call Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak region home by offering financial assistance and no cost membership to qualified individuals. We want to give back and support our nation's heroes. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is honored to provide a limited number of 50% discount on membership for 6 months to post 9/11 wounded veterans and a limited number of free 6 month memberships for Gold Star families. Who is eligible for Project Honor? Active duty, reserve, National Guard, or veteran Purple Heart Recipient with a documented VA disability rating and their caregivers residing at the same residence. Gold star spouse or dependent of service member who died in service to our nation. Next Steps CLICK HERE to confirm eligibility for project honor. Gold Star - Proof of Eligibility can be one of the following: The DIC eligibility letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs If the spouse died on active duty, the DD1300 If the surviving spouse is not receiving DIC, the DD214, the death certificate, and if necessary, other appropriate documentation. Wounded Warriors - Purple Heart Recipients - Proof of Eligibility can be one of the following: DD214 Orders Command Letter As an organization for all, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is committed to empowering families to access our facilities and services. If you need financial assistance, and do not meet the above requirements, please go to any of our local branches and speak with a Membership Experience Director. Spouse Employment Knowing full well the talent, resilience and experience that military spouses bring to organizations, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region strives to be an employer of choice. With positions available in numerous fields that offer flexible schedules, and locations across the country, the Y is a great place for military spouses to build their careers. Visit ppymca.org/jobs to view current openings. Partners Home Front Military Network Home Front Military Network is honored to have the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region as a partner agency. HFMN connects our local service members veterans and their families to the highest quality resources provided by our trusted community partners. Visit to learn more. Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel is proud to work with the Armed Services YMCA in the Pikes Peak Region to provide active military the best practices in transition and wellness services for veterans, military and their families by delivering expertise, resources, pace and sustainability. Learn more at mtcarmelveterans.org. Angels of America's Fallen The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is proud to partner with Angels of America's Fallen and serve the children of our Nation's Fallen. Children who are currently registered with Angels of America's Fallen Receive one season of youth sports, enrichment programming or one session of swim lessons. To learn more about opportunities for Gold Star Children, please visit aoafallen.org Airman and Family Readiness Center The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is proud to partner with the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides programs and services to assist commanders and leaders to identify, assess, and minimize challenges to maintain unit cohesion; strengthen operational readiness, and enable the development and sustainment of resilient, ready Airmen and families. To learn more please visit Armed Services YMCA Making Military Life Easier. The Armed Services Y provides free or low-cost programs for junior enlisted military & their families to make military life easier. We make military life easier by providing programs and services to the young men and women of all five armed services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Our three areas of focus - youth development, healthy living and social responsibility - allow us to support thousands of young enlisted soldiers, sailors, and airmen, and their families each year with the help of gracious donors and stalwart volunteers.

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During a food fight on the harbor’s edge in Akranes, Iceland, an overly-eager bird managed to punch its beak through the loaf. But it got the last laugh; it was able to consume the entire piece of bread all on its own, with greedy friends looking on. Finnur Adresson, a rural postal service employee from Iceland, took the photos. The 46-year-old said: “I had been visiting the harbor at Akranes when a group of seagulls started fighting over some bread.”

https://natureandwildlife.tv/hilarious-photos-of-a-seagull-got-its-head-stuck-in-a-piece-of-thin-sliced-bread/

Running any business is never easy, especially if you’re running an auto repair shop. Aside from dealing with competitors, you also need to ensure that you have all the pieces of equipment that you need to run your business effectively. But despite your efforts in making your business thrive, there’s always a chance that you can make mistakes along the way. To help you run your auto repair business smoothly, here are a few mistakes that most shop owners make that can cause you to lose profit. 1. Ignoring to set clearly defined goals For your business to thrive, you need to set up some clearly defined goals. Without it, you wouldn’t know what to do with your business or how to identify its potential for growth. Even the most successful shops not only have goals in place, but they also have goals broken down into daily, weekly, as well as monthly goals. The company then share the goals to their employees so that everyone is aware of it. 2. Forgetting to train their service advisors Service advisors are the face of your business. That’s why it’s crucial for them to get the right amount of training about cars as well as its parts. Finding the right Baileigh pipe bender for sale isn’t enough to help them do their job correctly. You also need to train them in sales. Doing so will help drive the average ticket amounts and ensure that you achieve your target revenue. 3. Neglecting to be courteous Everyone experiences tough days every once in a while. But as business owners, you need to learn to set things aside and smile. Your employees rely on the energy that you bring into the room. Bringing your problems into the workplace would only cause your emotions to spread to the rest of your team. So, when any of your employees greet you with a smile, greet them in the same heartfelt way as possible. Remember that as the business owner, you have the responsibility to inspire your employees to be their best all the time. 4. Focusing too much on the mistakes Instead of keeping an eye on your employee’s mistakes, you should try to focus more on catching them when they’re doing the right thing. It can be as simple as complimenting them for a job well done or by taking your time to say a heartfelt thank you. You can also create a few awards to recognize their hard work. Praising them for their positive performance will reinforce the behavior while setting a great example to others. Elite Worldwide says that boosting their morale improves their productivity, too. Those were just a few of the most common mistakes that auto shop owners do with their business. Getting yourself aware of these mistakes will ensure that you’ll veer away from them in the future. Managing an auto shop is a complicated task. But it can be rewarding as soon as you discover the way to manage it effectively.

https://www.jci-ec2014.com/four-common-mistakes-that-auto-shops-businesses-make/

Why hello! In case you missed Part 1 of this 2-part ridiculously in-depth analysis of Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, you can check that out here! Then come on over and enjoy Part 2 in all its... glory...? As with Part 1, here is my full video, and then below that is a … Continue reading The Princess and the Pauper is Way Better Than You Remember: Part 2 →

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Marquis Spas has granted its 700th spa wish in partnership with the Make-A-Wish foundation, by providing a swim spa for a youngster with disabilities. Eight-year-old Chase, who suffers with Mowat Wilson Syndrome, received his very own 17ft Aquatic Training Vessel (ATV™) courtesy of Make-A-Wish and with the help of Marquis Spas. At 18 months old, Chase was diagnosed with the condition which causes him to suffer from seizures. Chase didn’t walk until he was two years old and even now doesn’t have a lot of strength in his legs. In addition to enjoying the water, the swim spa will also be therapeutic for Chase and help strengthen his muscles. The ATV™ 17 Sport is a new addition to the Marquis product line and has been a very popular wish request in the last few years. As the preferred provider for Make-A-Wish hot tub wishes, Marquis has helped grant more than 700 life-changing wishes since 2000. “It’s incredibly rewarding that through our hot tubs and swim spas, we are able to add some happiness and improve the wellbeing of so many children with life-threatening medical conditions,” says John Schrenk President of Marquis. This entry was posted in Hot Tubs & Spas and tagged Aquatic Training Vessel, ATV™, Hot tubs, Hydrotherapy, John Schrenk, make a wish, Marquis Spas, Pool & Spa, Pool & Spa Industry, Pool & Spa Scene, swim spa, wet leisure

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❥ Creative and Original Gifts for your Dog ❥ It is always a good time to make an original and creative gift to your dog and show him that you love him and that you want him to be part of your ...

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In our modern day society, most wig are either covering hair loss, working in a theatre or within our judiciary system, rather than being fashion accessories. But that is exactly what they have been for thousands of years. In this article we’ll do a lightning tour of the history of wigs, to see what we’re missing out on! All the way back in Ancient Egypt, noblemen and women clipped their hair close to their heads due to the heat, but on ceremonial occasions the ladies long and braided wigs with gold or ivory pins embedded within them. This gave them a look of grandeur while protecting their heads from the sun. Ancient Greeks and Romans also wore wigs as a fashion accessory. Roman women had their wigs made using human hair either from India, which would be dark in colour, or in lighter shades from Northern European areas. The wigs helped disguise hair damaged by the hair dyes they used to cover grey hair, as well as enhancing their appearance. article continued Advertisement Between the fall of the Roman Empire until the 16th Century, wigs (known as “periwigs” until the word was shortened in 1675) fell out of fashion and were no longer used as sun protection. But then came Queen Elizabeth I, a trend-setter of her time with her lily-white complexion and curly red wig. It was the prematurely balding King Louis XIII of France that made wearing a wig popular amongst men, and by the reign of Louis XIV all European nobility were wearing them. By the reign of Louis XVI the technique known as ventilating – tying knots in the hair as in rug-making – had made its appearance, and the same methods are still used today. Wigs were not just used to improve appearance, but also due to the dirty, unsanitary living conditions of those times. It was easier to shave your head to prevent head lice and wear a wig, which was then easier to de-louse. Since wigs were expensive to purchase and keep in good condition, it was chiefly the wealthy who wore them. By the time the 18th Century had arrived, the size and décor of wigs had becoem very elaborate. White powdered wigs with long ringlets tied back with a black bow were worn by men, while women wore styles that were modelled over a cage. The more imaginative the lady, the more elaborate the wig. This is where the English expression ‘bigwig’ comes from, meaning a person of quality, or as a reference to the British judiciary who wore wigs in court then as they do now. Today it is only the judiciary that fly the flag for the exotic wig of high status, but I find it is a shame that wigs are not be the popular fashion accessory they once were. Why not take a leaf out of the history book and add a wig to your own wardrobe? About the Author Jane is a qualified beauty therapist, and owner of the 'Tooty Beauty' salon in the West Midlands. Jane's homepage Bookmark and share! digg, del.icio.us, stumble, google, reddit Comments Posted on 14/09/07 00:02 by: Charlie Kuchinsky I really enjoyed this article. Great job! ------------ Posted on 07/06/09 09:20 by: Louise I'd love to know where the tale of Louis XIII wearing a wig comes from. I've seen it repeated so many times, with dates ten years apart claimed as when he started! The only contemporary reference I've seen - written by James Howell, who saw him - says that he went grey when he was about thirty and started dyeing his hair. Rather a different matter! :)

http://www.thebeautybiz.com/82/article/hair/short-history-wigs

Like most of you, I nested AND simultaneously harnessed my energies during these last two years to renovate, develop, and ultimately ‘birth’ a series of extended stay sanctuaries that have welcomed many from far and near, looking for a private and tranquil place to hunker down and experience Santa Fe. When developing this historic property, my vision was and continues to be, to create a homestead that is relaxed, private and puts our guests in the beautiful rhythm of Santa Fe Living. As a cultural & interior designer by trade, my role is to capture the essence and soul of Santa Fe. The interiors of each of the sanctuaries at La Casa Tua, play homage to the rich cultures that have been here before us, and then embellished with treasure collected from my world travels. Native Americans have been living in these parts for over a 1000 years; this property was also part of a major Spanish Land Grant in 1745, which I have the actual proclamation from the King of Spain and every deed since. The property is situated along the Old Santa Fe Trail, another piece of major Santa Fe history. It's ‘true’ country living right in the historic district; you can walk to the Botanical Gardens and Museum Hill, which lauds 5 world-class museums, and home to the largest folk art festival in the world, every July. Indian Market has been a major draw for almost 100 years every August, the largest gathering of Native American artisans in the world. The property offers old and new and each sanctuary is set up to be turn-key for your extended stay. The original adobe home has been fully renovated and feels like ‘old Santa Fe', with thick, voluptuous adobe walls, old timbers & stone, fireplaces, painted tin sconces and historical windows. I have also added two newly built farmhouses, with pitched metal roofs, lots of light and open floor plans. We are a month minimum property and starting at 31 nights, you save the 15.44% Lodgers tax! (and no fees tacked on when you book direct). If you are heading this way - don't hesitate to reach out, sometimes I have shorter blocks in between our monthly guests! ​ Everyone loves the property and there are already many repeat guests - which is always a wonderful sign. We have a 5-star rating on AirBnB and designated Superhost status every quarter since inception. #madewithlove

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This is what Performing Songwriter magazine (March/April 2004) says about LA-based singer-songwriter Eric Anders' debut CD, Not At One: "This kind of studied, literate songwriting is a gift given to the listener—one that surprises, challenges, questions and gratifies you every time you hear it…. Touching on the trance-like ecstasy of David Gray and the deadly seriousness of Nick Drake, Anders is as engaging a singer and musician as he is writer. This is a highly recommended release and one of the most finished, self-possessed and driven DIY releases we've heard in a long, long time.” Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, says that Not At One is "one of the best I've ever heard." Anders is currently working on his second CD, More Regrets.

https://www.broadjam.com:443/eric_anders

Our winches are covered by a three year return to factory warranty against defective materials or workmanship, except motors and seals which are covered by a one year warranty. Warranty does not cover damage due to improper use or poor maintenance. If a fault develops during the warranty period DO NOT remove any parts or attempt a repair. Remove the winch/motor assembly in one piece from the boat and return it to your supplier or the manufacturer with evidence of purchase, a description of the installation and problem experienced. Who are Nilsson Winches & Engineering? New Zealand's longest established winch manufacturer started in the business in the mid 60's. Many of our winches dating back to the 70's and 80's are still in service. Read about us here. Capstans C400 Questions What size boat is it good for? The C400 was developed for pleasure craft up to around 7m - 23ft and for this duty, it has more than enough power. What will it pull? The C400 will pull 36kg or 80lbs (nearly the weight of a bag of cement) at 24 metre / 75 ft per minute. It is capable of a "snatch" pull up to 5 times greater if necessary. Is that enough power? Too much power on a small boat can be dangerous and the C400 has plenty for all normal operations. If the anchor gets stuck, you should use the weight of the boat to break it out. In this event, slowly power the boat to a position directly over the anchor, winching in the line as you go. Then snub the line (or hold the line tail on the winch) and power backwards slowly until the anchor breaks free. And then finish hauling in with the winch. Will the winch drain my battery? Typical current draw is around 35 Amps. To give safe boat control, your engine will normally be running while lifting the anchor. The alternator will pick up a substantial amount of the winch load. The winch load of 35 Amps for (say) 5 minutes for a 120 metre (400ft) recovery in any case only draws down a small percentage of the total battery reserve in most boat installations. Will the winch run backwards under load? Definitely not! The C400 does not put fingers at risk. Simply by easing the pull on the "tail" of the line, you can back off or drop the load if say a sudden swell catches you unawares. The C400 is fitted with a robust roller clutch brake to hold the load under all conditions. If a specific customer wants a winch which will run backwards, we can remove the brake to special order - but we do not recommend the practice. How well is the C400 protected against water ingress? If sealed to the deck using soft sealant or a good gasket, the C400 will not leak water into the gearbox or under deck areas. The C400 will run under water, deck side, without harm- a recent trial over several months and three boat shows, proved the point well. Will the C400 handle long or deep pulls? The secret to a good winch is the motor quality. C400 uses a top quality European motor built specifically for winching duties. The same supplier also makes heavy duty fork hoist drives. The C400 has been tested on long line recoveries up to 500 metre with no sign of stress on the motor. What materials is the C400 made of? The drum is chrome plated high tensile bronze (same as propeller bronze). Yes, the chrome will wear in due course but the under lying material is very tough and will last for many years. The deck plate is LM25 marine alloy with a high grade hard anodised and sealed finish. We use the same materials and processes on super yacht winches. The painted IP54 motor is steel and must be looked after. (See maintenance). What controls and wiring do I need? A foot switch is supplied with every winch. This can be installed in the floor, on a pad, under the squab of a berth or in a position where it can be operated with your knee. The foot switch is of the "deadman" type. The winch will stop as soon as pressure is released on the switch. For safety reasons, we do not recommend switches that can allow the winch to run on uncontrolled. A battery isolator should be fitted and this can be combined in a slow reaction 50Amp breaker available as an extra. The main winch cables should be 10 square mm for boats to 4.25m -14ft 12 square mm for boats to 5m -16ft 16 square mm for boats to 7m -23ft Where on the boat is the C400 installed? In a position that allows the anchor line to pass freely from stem head to the winch, to the operator. The line should pass on to the drum at 90 degrees or a little more to the vertical axis of the winch. The winch can be mounted vertically or with up to 45 degrees of tilt. If horizontal mounting is required, a kit can be factory fitted at a small extra cost. (Ref.: 436094) The motor will frequently be hanging down into a dry area of the boat and should always be weather protected. If the motor hangs into the anchor locker, a higher level of under deck inspection and maintenance will be required to motor, terminals and wiring . Why the "in line" design? Pioneered by Nilsson Winches & Engineering, the in line, 2 stage epicyclic, gearbox is more efficient than a worm drive box . The winch is easily installed or removed for service in a few minutes. If required, a packer above or below deck will adjust the motor protrusion without modification to the winch. What maintenance is required? After installation and testing, we recommend that the underside of the winch, all of the motor and the terminals are sprayed with a good coating of "CRC Softseal" or similar. The motor is steel and is subject to corrosion if not looked after. Regularly inspect the motor and re spray as necessary.

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A great leaderboard feeds competition and motivation to your sales team. It’s an easy way to help your sales team members increase productivity and sales, letting them have fun while meeting goals. Those working in sales tend to be naturally competitive, and gamification is an excellent way to encourage this quality. Researcher Brian Burke found that: “Gamification can be used to nudge salespeople to enter client information, assess the quality of sales leads, and follow-up after sales meetings. Following these steps leads to a more effective sales process, benefiting both the salesperson and the company.” With thoughtful planning and clear targets, leaderboards can take your sales team to the next level, reaching beyond quotas and improving performance. Focus on Reinforcing Positive Behaviors A good gamification system focuses on more than just the sexy stats, such as completed deals and sales. Most salespeople dismiss tedious tasks, such as following up on leads, filling out paperwork, and working on customer service skills. But the thing is , these tasks are just as important and are the ones that will take you that much closer to sealing the deal. The ideal system encourages proactive behaviors necessary for long-term successes. Reps who excel at completing the prospecting activities between deals are the ones who are closing the most deals. Once you start tracking reps for their activities, rather than solely basing leaderboards on deals closed, you can start to see more leads become opportunities. So, now, not only will reps who have the highest sales volumes get ranked at the top of the leaderboard, but those who are killing it on their prospecting activities can rise to the top. Incorporating these activities into the overall theme of the leaderboard means they are more likely to become a daily routine and not get overlooked. Boost Morale Leaderboards are a great motivator and can improve morale throughout the company. Sales is a stressful job, known for its high burnout and turnover rates. A well-designed leaderboard provides daily reminders of past and current accomplishments. A breaking alert that announces when a deal is closed or even when someone’s met their quota for “Calls Made” can go a long way in keeping your sales team engaged and excited, especially during down periods. The key is to make the leaderboard as engaging as possible, so it acts as a constant positive reinforcement. Customize Leaderboards to Fit Your Goals Leaderboards are not one-size-fits-all items. In order to work effectively toward your team goals, leaderboards need to be tailored to suit your business. Whether you want to change its look, the KPIs it measures, or add other bells and whistles, it is important for the leaderboard to be reflective of the goals you want your reps to accomplish. Creating the ideal board can motivate better sales behaviors, leading to improvement in processes and lead to higher close rates. Create Teams The fun of leaderboards doesn’t have to stop at individual achievements. Expand the hoopla of leaderboards to celebrate team success. Display team progress to create exciting battles between the offices – perhaps an East vs West Coast type of thing. What’s more, you can create teams within your sales department if you got a large number of reps. Split your 100 reps into groups of 20, and you’ve got yourself a battle for “Game of Phones.” Whichever team makes the most calls by the end of the week gets crowned and a seat at the throne. Adding a team category is an excellent way to encourage collaboration and teamwork. Working together to meet a goal often boosts productivity and sales performance for everyone on the team. Lower performers who struggle to break into the top of the leaderboard on their own can do so as part of a group, allowing everyone to experience the benefits of gamification. Increase Transparency Leaderboards are an excellent way to keep abreast of what the sales team is doing whether you’re in sales or another department. With the visibility of leaderboards, management can instantly see who’s meeting goals and hitting quotas. Those in marketing or engineering can use leaderboards to stay up-to-date with sales progress, leading to better synergy across teams. A leaderboard can also encourage lower-performing reps to step up their game to rank higher. Relate to Sport Events There are plenty of opportunities to incorporate sport events into your gamification system. Why not bring the competition on the field to the sales floor? March Madness coming up? No problem — create team brackets with your reps and have a tournament. NFL Playoffs approaching? Create a playoff-style event with your team, and use the leaderboard to display results. A happy employee is a productive employee, and the more fun you can make the sales process, the better the sales performance will be.

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This app allows for people to easily update their budget while out buying items like groceries or going to the movies. The main screen provides a snapshot of the month’s spending. Users may also scan barcodes while at the store to keeps an accurate count of their groceries prior to check out. They can check how a purchase impacts their budget prior to buying it. Financial Workshops These workshops vary in length and subject to accommodate as many people as possible. They include topics like home buying, basic money, investing, and bank functions and options. Attendees receive swag while there to help them maintain their financial plan on their own. Time Locked Piggy Bank This piggy bank is time locked and cannot be opened until a preset date and time. This makes users save money and invest wisely. It acts like a visual reminder on how money in the bank is meant to be saved. With the advanced digital technology, this piggy bank is actually a touchscreen, like a glass display. Just touch the pig’s snout to turn it on.

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There wasn’t much chance of a lie-in today as Dawn was up with the larks as part of her ‘virtual retreat’ course. She was up before 06:00 in order to get ready for a yoga and meditation session that started at 06:30 so I seized the day and started working in the office, preparing the next batch of slides for editing and scanning and also catching up on some blogging. But my main focus of the day was going to be other than work. I’ve been trying to up my fitness levels by increasing the distance I’ve been walking and today provided me with the ideal opportunity as it was a mix of DIY, shopping and photography. One job I’ve been meaning to finish for quite some time (no, not the bathroom – another job!) has been repainting the back of the cottage. As we’ve had such fantastic weather (and today was the hottest so far) it made sense to concentrate on that, so I was out quite early but not so early that my activities might piss-off the neighbours! A few hours of vigorous sanding, cleaning and undercoating later and the pipework and guttering looked pretty good. The glossing would have to wait for a day but as I needed to buy some white spirit to clean the brushes that wasn’t a problem. My next task was to wander down into Sowerby Bridge in search of said liquid, plus some food supplies. It was a gorgeous day for a stroll so I took the camera with me in order to be able to get a couple of shots that would help tell the story of the impact Covid-19 is having on the railways. Walking down the hill into town I was struck by just how busy it was traffic-wise. There were far more cars on the road than I’ve seen since lockdown started and I’ve no idea what they were doing that caused them to be there. ‘Essential’ journey’s? I don’t think so – not for many of them anyway. Still, I’m not going to preach. If someone’s self-isolating in a motor vehicle and breaking the monotony of being stuck at home by going for a drive without putting anyone else at risk… As Sowerby’s only DIY shop is shut for the durations my first port of call was a shop I never use – B&M bargains. The queue to get in was tiny and it only took 5 minutes to get in but my time was wasted as they’d sold out of white spirit. What are people doing with the stuff, or is it folks like me who’re using lockdown to catch-up on some DIY? My next port of call was going to be Tescos but time was tight as there was a train due that I really wanted to try and get shot of so I ended up at a deserted railway station and realised there were other topical shots to get too. Here’s one. A pair of Northern Class 195s pull out of Sowerby Bridge station on their way from Manchester to Leeds. There were less than half a dozen people aboard. The station car park is deserted. Before the Covid Pandemic empty car parking spaces here were as rare as rocking horse shit. Now?… Meanwhile, this is what I was after. The Calder valley’s gained a regular Trans-Pennine express service – although it’s non-stop! Here’s 185130 powering through Sowerby bridge whilst working 1P73, the 11:10 Manchester Airport to Redcar Central. There are now two trips each way on this route. Having got the pictures in the can I nipped over to Tescos to pick up the shopping I needed. The queue was only a couple of dozen long so it didn’t impinge on my day. Suitably stocked up on non-alcoholic fizz for Dawn I wended my way home up the hill, which certainly gave me a bit of exercise. In fact, it made me keen to stretch myself further. As I hadn’t been able to get any white spirit I decided to throw caution to the wind and head into Halifax for the first time since lockdown started. Having seen just how busy Sowerby Bridge was I was concerned about what I might find in the town centre. I needn’t have worried. In fact, it was far quieter!

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Sarah Berg joined the Kalona Vet Clinic in March of 2015. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program with an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology in 2013. She performs dental procedures, monitors anesthesia, assists the doctors with appointments and handling the animals, she also spends most of her days in the lab! She has three cats, two dogs and two horses. She also enjoys riding them on trails and around the farm. Sarah loves spending time with her husband Craig and sons Henry and Leroy. Bailey Beckman Registered Veterinary Technician Bailey Beckman joined our team in May of 2019. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Kirkwood Community College with an A.A.S in Veterinary Technology in 2021. She's lived on a cattle farm since the day she was born. She and fiancé, Reece, continue that tradition with her four dogs, cows, goats, and chickens. Steph Tardy Veterinary Assistant Steph Tardy joined our team in November of 2020. She is a Colorado native but grew up in Oskaloosa, IA until her teen years. She has moved back and forth a few times until moving back with her family in 2019. She graduated with a Small Animal Services Diploma from Kirkwood in 2008. She has been married for 24 years & has 3 children, 20, 17 & 11 years old and has a dog named Oscar. She assists the doctors in appointment and surgeries and is in charge of ordering and inventory. Steph has always worked with mainly cats and dogs and is enjoying the diversity of animals here at the clinic. Letha Yoder Bookkeeper Letha Yoder serves as the bookkeeper at the Kalona Veterinary Clinic and has worked part time off and on at the clinic with her husband Dr. Yoder for over 30 years. Letha takes care of the financial aspects of running the clinic, along with helping at the front desk, answering the phones when needed and staff scheduling. She enjoys taking care of her grandsons Price, Ethan, Sam and Eli. She also enjoys activities such as reading and gardening. Annette McGaffey Receptionist Annette McGaffey joined our team June of 2018. She was born and raised in the Kalona area and graduated from Pathway Christian School. Her main responsibilities include answering the phone, scheduling appointments and greeting customers as they come into the office. She spends her free time with her dog Tauna, hanging out with family and friends and going for walks. One of Annette’s favorite things is to see the vast variety of animals that make their way through our doors! Sierra Mertens Receptionist Sierra Mertens joined out team here at the clinic in May of 2021. Her main responsibilities include answering the phones, scheduling appointments and maintaining cleanliness of the clinic. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and two cats Hamilton and Zuko, as well as her artistic endeavors. Jaiden Sedlacek Kennel Staff Jaiden Sedlacek has been working at the Kalona Veterinary Clinic since June of 2017. He is part of the Kennel Staff here at the clinic and helps take care of any animals that are boarding or that stay the night after a surgery. He also helps around the clinic with general cleanliness and anything the staff needs. Jaiden is currently going to college at Kirkwood and is going to be transferring to Iowa State University to major in software engineering. He owns one cat, Chester and enjoys hanging out with his family and friends.

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Motivation is one of the most crucial and vulnerable parts in learning a language. This course will enable you to dissolve the root mental and emotional causes of any struggle you experience with being a consistent and successful language learner. You will come out of this exploration of your mind having completely dissolved the mental blockages that get in your way and cause you unncessary stress. By applying the cutting-edge Mind Shifting methods taught to you in this course not only will you dissolve your mental blockages but you will quickly attain a mindset in which you feel 100% sure of achieving your goal by your deadline. This is not a course in positive thinking, this is a course in transforming your mind so that learning German no longer feels like a struggle for you. You'll still have to put in the work necessary to achieve your goals, but you will no longer have to deal with all the nasty mole hills that your mind keeps putting in your way. Stevie's experience with developing and teaching cutting-edge methods of personal transformation and my experience with language learning and teaching helped shape this course, but it is you who'll bring it to its completion. What our participants say "Wow! This is crazy. I felt the emotional release and peace that Stevie described in the video after my mental blockages were gone. It was as if they just melted away. I thought something was wrong with me because I ended up feeling pretty much neutral about achieving my goal. When Stevie explained why you feel this way after you become unblocked it made total sense to me. This outcome for me was highly unexpected and a pleasant surprise to say the least. I thought you had to be super motivated to achieve any goal. "Calm intention" is where it's at for me!" Jack E. "This is great material. I find it very powerful. The demo really made it come alive for me. This moved me along quite well. Thanks again. Fantastic stuff! --- Jonathan E." Jonathan E. Your Instructor Stevie is the innovator of Mind Shifting, a system of personal transformation that provides life coaches and individuals with powerful methods for overcoming problems and blockages, transforming limiting beliefs and achieving goals with ease. Through his pioneering work Stevie discovered that the key to achieving challenging goals is dissolving the subconscious counter-intentions that get in our way, and he developed a super-simple and fast-acting system for achieving this. Once you learn this system you will take all the struggle out of learning German and will achieve your German language goal with more ease and joy than you thought possible. How much does the course cost? This course costs USD 99 ex VAT plus a 2.9%-4.9% +30-49c Credit Card fee depending on your country (see here). Currency exchange fees depend on your credit card company. Paypal charges an additional 4%-4.5% currency exchange fee (see here) We offer apple pay and google pay where available. At the moment no further payment options are possible. If your company is based in Germany and wants to pay the course for you, just contact me). If your companies is based outside of Germany, there’s nothing I can do at the moment due to the complexity of international tax regulations). On the checkout page you’ll see the total price in USD. Once you go to Paypal, they will show you the total price in your local currency before you complete your purchase. That might or might not be the same with Credit Card payments. You can not pay this course in installments. When does the course start / end? It is an online course for self learners which starts when you want to start learning and it ends when you want to stop learning. You can learn whenever and wherever you want. There are no live events or meetings included. How long do I have access to this course? We guarantee you access to your courses for a minimum of 24 months. We are not legally allowed to say lifelong anymore, as that is likely too vague from a legal perspective, but we'll keep this platform alive for as long as I'm alive plus at least the promised 24 months. I'll be around for a just long enough for you to finish your German studies. So, let me know when you are done with your German so that I can then finally go and rest in peace ;) Can I ask you questions when working with the course? Yes, via the sG Community (which you will be invited to after purchasing the course). Can I download the course? No. You need an active internet connection. Can I use the course on my mobile? Yes, of course. The mobile version of the course is beautiful. What if the course is not for me? Then you simply write me a quick email asking for a refund. Paypal payments are usually back on your account within minutes. Credit Card payments might take up to 12 business days depending on your bank and country. Usually they are a matter of 2-3 days.

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If you're looking at Drupal Commerce for the first time, you may be wondering, "where are the customers?" Under the Commerce administrative menu, you can see Orders, Products, and Promotions, but there is no item for Customers. Drupal Commerce has been designed to allow developers to build ecommerce sites without an overly rigid structure for managing customers and their data. Instead, developers can take a wide variety of approaches with respect to customers. For example, you may already have CRM and marketing systems in place within your organization. In that case, you can adopt a minimalistic setup for your customers within Drupal Commerce and then feed the data into your existing external system(s). Conversely, if you do want your Drupal site to be an all-in-one ecommerce solution, you can extend the basic framework provided to customize and organize your customer information however you like, to suit your specific business needs. Drupal Commerce is dependent upon three separate modules for its customer data: The Drupal core User module The contributed Profile module The contributed Address module User module The User module is provided by Drupal Core and is required for all Drupal sites. In Drupal, anyone who visits your website is a user. When a user registers on your site, a user account is created to store information including email address, username, and password. Guests and registered users not currrently logged in to your site are Anonymous users. If you are unfamiliar with the concepts of users and user accounts in Drupal, you will want to read about Managing User Accounts in the Drupal 8 User guide. In Drupal Commerce, a customer is any user who places an order. Thus, the user accounts that belong to registered customers serve as customer accounts within Drupal Commerce. Whenever an order is created, the current user is assigned to that order. If the current user is not logged in, and if your checkout is configured to allow Guest checkout, then the Anonymous user is assigned to the order. Administrative users can also create orders on behalf of customers by explicitly assigning them to orders. This "Create a new order" form is available only for administrative users with appropriate permissions. To create a new order, click the, "Create a new order" button on the Orders administrative page. The Customer owner of the order is a required field. For additional information about how to customize and manage customer accounts in Drupal Commerce, see the Customer accounts documentation page. Profile module Each customer account has one or more profiles, which are provided by the Profile module. The Profile module is a popular, well-maintained Drupal 8 contributed module that is required by Drupal Commerce. Drupal Commerce defines its own type (bundle) of profile, called the customer profile. Customer profiles contain collections of data required to process orders such as billing information, shipping information, and other types of details. Orders and payment methods have billing profiles, and if you have physical products that require shipping, your shipments will have shipping profiles. Drupal Commerce provides just a single type of profile, the customer profile, to be used everywhere so that it's possible for customers to elect to use the same profile for both billing and shipping. Customers can have multiple billing and shipping profiles. Each customer profile has a single address field, which is provided by the Address module. The collection of all profiles belonging to a customer account is called the customer's address book. When an order is placed, copies of customer profiles are saved to the order so that the integrity of the data at the time of the order is maintained even if the customer's profile data is subsequently updated. For additional information about how to customize and manage customer profiles in Drupal Commerce, see the Profiles documentation section. Address module The Address module is another popular, well-maintained Drupal 8 contributed module that is required by Drupal Commerce. It provides functionality for storing, validating, and displaying international postal addresses. Within Drupal Commerce, customer addresses are all encapsulated into customer profiles. They do not exist independently, and every customer profile should have exactly one address. For additional information about how to customize address data entry forms and the display of addresses in Drupal Commerce, see the Addresses documentation section.

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Laura Archbold is a Colombian actor and model who has acted in a number of television episodes, including La Nia and Imposters. She is also well-known for her role as Luna in the 2016 film Malcriados. She also earned notoriety as a result of her connection with famed Columbian actor Diego Cadavid. Table of Contents Laura Archbold’s Short Bio: Age and Height Diego Cadavid’s Relationship Details On My Career And Net Worth!!! Laura Archbold’s Short Bio: Age and Height Laura Archbold was born in Colombia on September 28, 1989, under the sign of Libra. Her nationality is Colombian, and her ethnicity is mixed. She grew up with her brother, whose identity has yet to be revealed. She is 31 years old and stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (168cm) as of June 2021. Diego Cadavid’s Relationship Archbold is in a relationship with Diego Cadavid, who is 31 years old (a famous Colombian actor). We can view some of their images where Laure has captioned them “AMOR,” which means “Love,” while looking through her Instagram platform. Although it is unclear when the couple began dating, it appears that they are truly in love. Several photos of the couple can also be found on Diego Cadavid’s Instagram page, where he has displayed his love for his woman with lovely words. Previously, her boyfriend was married to Carolina Guerra, a Colombian model, from 2009 to 2013. Laura Archbold, on the other hand, has no prior dating history. Details On My Career And Net Worth!!! Archbold, who has been working in the entertainment sector as an actor and model since 2014, has amassed a sizable fortune. She has a net worth of roughly $500 thousand and a salary of around $100 thousand as of 2021. In 2014, the Malcriados actress made her acting debut in a short video titled J. Balvin: Ay Vamos, in which she played a humble woman. In the same year, he was cast as Celmira Lozano in the TV series Beats of Love, for which she gained a lot of attention. She then appeared in TV shows like La nia (as Natalia Villamizar), El Comandante (as Barbara Guerra), and Imposters (as Rosa / Sophia). Amanda, a character in the TV series Always a Witch, is her most recent appearance. She starred as Luna in the film Malcriados, for which she garnered a lot of attention. She appeared alongside Juan Pablo Barragan, Victor Mallarino, and others in the film.

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Most of us have experienced a difficult relationship. You know the kind. It’s like a sharp stone stuck in your shoe that won’t come out, no matter how hard you shake it. When this person came into my life, there was tension from the beginning. We were both headstrong career women, wives, and mothers. We had opposite political views, radically different ideas about raising children, even divergent astrological charts. She began to show up, a lot. It’s always difficult to sit in that tension of opposites. She wanted things this way; I wanted it the opposite. In my mind, her choices created a trail of emotional turmoil. I didn’t know how to handle her method of direct confrontation. Growing up, I was taught to walk away from conflict. Like many relationships, this one came into my life because we both had a hell of a lot to learn from each other. Mindful Approach How do you spend time with a person who feels like a stone in your shoe or a thorn in your side—whose presence you find difficult to be around? It’s often easier said than done. Around the time I met this woman, I had just begun a mindfulness and meditation practice. It helped. I could breathe, recognize my rising emotions, identify what was irritating me, then step away to collect myself before the emotion bubbled over. Or exploded. I was glad I could keep my composure when her presence often brought strain; even when it was pushing my boundaries. I’d return to the party more composed, quieter and more withdrawn. Then, I began to disappear even before she could push my buttons. As I was stepping away more and more, my absence became an issue. It nagged at me, that we weren’t getting along, even if I hadn’t seen her for a year. When I saw her, I’d replay a disagreement we had 10 years ago, in my mind. I considered setting a stronger boundary and I struggled with that for decades. Then I read something from the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh that helped me shift my perspective: “Often times, we may suffer from a person’s actions. Not only can it be difficult to forgive them, it can be tempting to want to withdraw or walk away to protect ourselves. We may not realize that the other person could be seeking our love in unskillful ways.” Woah! This made me stop in my tracks—Was she seeking my love? I thought her insults were meant to devalue my belief systems or my way of life, but were they simply meant to get my attention? It had never occurred to me that this could be her way of seeking love or connection. Until I added in the practice of compassion. Not Abandoning Anyone Did I understand what she needed or wanted from me? Could I stop and consider that she might be looking for love and understanding from me—and from others too? I wasn’t sure I was ready to tackle this kind of compassion, but I was tired of feeling stuck in the mud. Thich Nhat Hanh also said: "Even if we step away from a relationship, we will be left with a feeling of helplessness that we have somehow failed to help another person. If we withdraw, we can still continue to think about that relationship and how to help the other person." In Buddhism this is referred to as, “not abandoning anyone.” I came to recognize that I was lacking in the arena of compassion, and this person was my true test. Could I cultivate enough wisdom to not abandon her and to sit with her, even in suffering? Could I walk in her shoes for a little while? Maybe even enough to help her? Then, I did a training as part of a requirement for a new job. It helped me to recognize that, for so many of us, our number one need is to be seen and heard—and I was failing at both in this relationship. 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We begin by accepting the other first.” Finally, I was ready for acceptance, and I stepped into the room, with my whole heart, rather than running away. When I look up at this painting by Deborah Ames Miller, it reminds me of the importance of cultivating relationships both near and far, both easeful and difficult—even with the full spectrum of humanity from greed, envy, and anger to love, light, and compassion. It reminds me of how dedicating myself to my practice brings more ease to relationships. In loving memory of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master and peace activist who died on Jan. 22, 2022. He was 95 years old.

https://www.shanthiproject.org/post/embracing-compassionate-mindfulness

I am a Scottish born Artist now residing in Sag Harbor. My passion for art continues to grow with each painting as I start to see it come alive with colors and activity. Over these last few years I have completed multiple subjects: ocean views, landscapes, castles, cathedrals and bridges. Some of these themes are derived from my native Scotland and some from places I have vacationed here in my new homeland. Artist Statement My influences are first and foremost everything I see, feel, and places and sights I have experienced, but I’ve always particularly loved the works of The Impressionists: Degas, Gauguin, Cassatt, and Paul Cézanne to name only a few. In my work, I attempt to embody and capture the realism and depth of the object or figures as painted as I try to create art that speaks to the mind and the soul of the onlooker. I have recently strived to widen my horizon through my series of portraiture to demonstrate the varying range of human emotions that we all experience: love, sorrow, pain, and despair. In my paintings I utilize a lot of earth tone colors that embody warmth and tranquility, allowing the viewer to feel the serenity and peace and sometimes the turmoil of the subject. exhibitions My artwork has been displayed in Galleries, Libraries and Boutiques in , Sayville ,Babylon, Patchogue ,Bluepoint , Bayport ,Bohemia ,Bellport and recently East End Galleries such as The Southampton Cultural Center, Southampton Town Hall , Water Mill Museum, John Jermain Library, Ashawagh Hall and Guild Hall in Easthampton.

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Maestro, Ustad, Vilayat Khan (1928-2004) was an incomparable virtuoso of sitar. He was born into a family of distinguished musicians. His father was Inayat Khan and his grandfather was Imdad Khan. His singular contribution to Indian sitar was the development of gayaki ang, vocal style, where the sitar mimics the human voice. The speed and clarity of his sitar playing was the stuff of legend. He influenced a generation of sitar players. His son Shujaat Khan continues the tradition.

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If you’ve recently been looking for Fortnite Battle Royale accounts, you may have come across a few scams. You might be wondering if there is any method for finding the real deal when it comes to buying these accounts, and, if so, how would one go about doing that? If you are new to this whole concept of Fortnite accounts or simply just don’t know where to begin in your search for a good deal, then this beginners guide to buying Fortnite battle royale accounts will help you through the process. Before we get started, I want to make sure everyone understands what exactly Fortnite is. It is the most popular video game on both PC and mobile platforms right now. The popularity of the game has seen its developers Epic Games create an entire ecosystem around the game, including an online store known as “Epic Games Store” which sells all the games and other content available for free to download. In addition to this game, players can also buy items from there such as cosmetics, skins, emotes, and more. This is where all the Fortnite accounts come into play. You can actually purchase these various items in-game using either the currency earned from playing the game or by paying with real money. When purchasing the accounts, you are essentially purchasing an item called V-Bucks. These are the same currency used in the game but unlike the game, they aren’t used up like resources. They can be bought at certain prices depending on the type of account purchased. The amount of V-Bucks required depends on the level of account you want to purchase. A lower level account will cost less than a premium level account. You can find out more details of the different levels of accounts here. So, let’s take a look at some of the common types of accounts you can purchase. The first type of account you can buy is the Starter Pack. This account is ideal for younger teenagers who are interested in playing the game, but without being able to spend real life funds yet. However, the Starter Pack account doesn’t give them access to all the features of the full game. Instead, it gives them access to just two modes of play – Team Deathmatch and Free For All. There is a time limit set to one hour per player in each mode which means you can only play for those times unless someone leaves their computer running. The second type of account you can purchase is the Basic Account. This is the default account you will see when you sign up for the game. This account includes all three modes of play, meaning you can choose whether to play solo, with a friend or in a team when you want to start playing. This account is designed for people who are still learning the basics of the game and are just starting out. The third type is the Premium Account. This is an account designed for people who are already experienced players of the game. It includes all the features of the Basic Account plus several others. You can expect to pay more than the Basic Account depending on how much additional features you want included in your account. The final option is the VIP Account. This is the highest level of account you can receive. This allows you to customize your name, skin, and even voice chat. The price for this account is dependent on the number of characters you wish to add to your account. However, you will need to ensure you use this account to communicate with friends and family. As you can imagine, this is not intended to be used for playing the game. It is primarily meant for communication purposes with other members of your real life group. These are the various types of the account that area available on the fortnite account. Even the classification of the account will provide with the various rare fortnite skins. All the type of the skins will have the variation in the features that they provide. Proper analysis of the skin is must for all the people. So, now that we’ve covered the different types of accounts, it’s time to move onto how you’re going to find the right ones. Now, there are many sites that offer to sell Fortnite accounts and some of them are actually legit. However, there are also many that are more likely to be scammers so be careful before agreeing to do business with them. Here are some tips on how to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. First off, it is important to realize that many of these sites will try to convince you that you cannot gain access to the game without having a premium account. That’s just not true. You can still play the game without having a premium account. This means that the best way to avoid getting scammed is to stick to reputable websites. Secondly, always check reviews. Sites that sell accounts usually have some kind of review section where users can leave feedback about their experience with the site. Look for reviews that say things like “I was scammed”, “they took my money” and similar phrases. Also, look for testimonials from actual buyers. You should never agree to buy anything without seeing the person that is selling it in person. Finally, look for forums dedicated to buying accounts. There are often forums created specifically for buyers and sellers of accounts. These forums provide an opportunity for users to ask questions and share information about their experiences with other members. This is a great place to learn more about the account you are considering buying and you can even find people willing to sell their accounts for a fair price. In conclusion, we’ve gone over some key points to keep in mind when searching for the perfect Fortnite accounts. By following these steps, you should be able to find the accounts you are looking for and avoid falling victim to scam artists.

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The BBL™-Broadband Light by Sciton is nonablative technology that is used in the treatment of skin conditions and facial imperfections associated with aging, lifestyle, and sun damage.

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The nasturtium flowers have a zingy flavour and can be added to summer salads to brighten up the taste and look. They also have health benefits particularly in helping loosen and clear phlegm. A common use is nasturtium vinegar which is used to treat bronchitis, catarrh and bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract. This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me. The finished nasturtium is approximately 3” (8cm) in diameter. This flower would be beautiful as a hair fascinator, a brooch or as an embellishment on a bag.

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Three European airline associations have again issued a joint statement insisting that new Flight Time Limitations (FTL) will not erode safety. The three airline associations comprise the Association of European Airlines, the European Regions Airline Association and the International Air Carrier Association. The FTLs are proposed by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The latest statement was issued in response to a call by the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the European Cockpit Association (ECA) for pilots and cabin crew across Europe to join a region-wide “Walkout for Safety” Tuesday. The unions said the action could include demonstrations at major European airports, handing over a safety petition in Brussels, other awareness-raising actions, and possibly even local work stoppages. ETF Political Secretary for Aviation François Ballestero said: “EASA and the European Commission have taken biased decisions privileging airline revenue over passenger safety. This walkout is a signal that air crews are ready to say ‘no’ when safety is compromised. Policy-makers need to take political responsibility and set rules to effectively prevent fatigue-related accidents.” However, the airline associations insist the final proposed FTL rules are “not a relaxation of today’s rules as the unions suggest. On the contrary, they harmonize the different FTL requirements that exist across Europe and even include some new and more restrictive requirements and limitations.” They said the proposals are the result of an extensive review involving all stakeholders including national safety regulators, airlines and trade unions. “Based on the EASA proposal, Europe will continue to have one of the strictest FTL rules in the world,” their statement said. “The adoption process of the final rules should therefore not be derailed as a result of misleading information.” The extent to which the “Walkout” campaign has caused any disruption is unclear, but ETF Cabin Crew Committee chair Elisabetta Chicca acknowledged, “In certain countries, aircrews will join the action day in a symbolic manner. Because of the precarious conditions in the employment market, national legal constraints or fear of reprisals, they will carry out various other actions to express their concerns and to support their European colleagues.”

https://www.fliegerlaw.com/european-airlines-new-flight-time-rules-pose-no-safety-threat/

Patterns and Color Palettes: Styling Artwork in your Home The first month of 2020 is over, and I am already excited for the adventures and opportunities this year is bringing. Stay tuned for a big year at Design Avenue! With time seemingly moving so fast, I can’t... Patriotic Pride: Highlighting American-Made Furnishings by Mercedes | Jan 6, 2020 | Home Decor Trends, Home Design Tips, Uncategorized Happy 2020! It’s hard to believe that 2019 came and went so quickly, but I am so excited to see what this new decade has to bring for Design Avenue! Starting off a new year always reminds me to reflect on the foundation of my business. January always proves to... Holiday Gifts That Dress-Up Any Space by Mercedes | Dec 2, 2019 | Gifts, Holiday Decorating, Holiday Gifts, Home Decor Trends, Home Design Tips Wow, is anyone else in disbelief that December is already here? The holidays are undoubtedly one of the most magical and special times of the year at my home. Between the good company, great meals, and home decor of course, I am looking forward to all that this lovely... Style Your Space for the Holiday Season by Mercedes | Nov 7, 2019 | Holiday Decorating, Home Decor Trends, Home Design Tips October has come and gone, and it’s officially time to pack away the ghosts and goblin decor and transition your home into a holiday themed oasis. Creating an elegant and charming holiday atmosphere while balancing functionality for a family home can be quite the task... Designing for Fall 2019: Hues, Patterns, Decor, and More by Mercedes | Oct 1, 2019 | Fall Decor, Home Decor Trends, Home Design Tips Hello, October! The summer season has officially come to a close, and while we’re sure to miss those sunny North Carolina beach days, a little change never hurts – especially when it comes to designing! Fall is here, which means it’s time to start... Keeping your Closet Clean and Clutter-Free for the New Season by Mercedes | Sep 3, 2019 | Home Decor Trends, Home Design Tips, News Well, that’s a wrap on Labor Day Weekend, which means we’re all suffering from the official end-of-summer denial. Temperatures will start to drop as the beach-trips and backyard barbecues wither away too, and we become tasked with adjusting to a new wardrobe for the...

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From the estate of the Frankfurt psychologist, photographer and philanthropist Ulrike Crespo (1950 - 2019), the Freies Deutsches Hochstift 2021 received a bundle of 35 drawings from the 19th century. They were originally collected by her grandfather Karl Ströher (1890 - 1977), the important patron and collector of post-war and modern art.

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As Europe's leading expert Maarten guides ambitious organizations into the new world of Voice as opened up by Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant. Voice's adoption rate is faster than any other channel. It transforms how we do business. Over 100 million smart speakers are sold and usage is growing faster than mobile. What will you say when your customer talks with you? How Maarten Helps Voice Channel Introduction Maarten’s most popular service over the last year, were his Introduction Sessions. This includes keynotes onstage or exploration sessions with the Board, innovation or product teams. Extendable to dialog design experience sessions. Inspirational, practical and hands-on is how people describe the work. Voice Strategy & Concept Development Whether you are gearing voice up as a marketing channel or to optimize customer service, it is important to determine how to add the channel in the most fitting and effective way. Such as a private by design or on a platform like Google or Amazon. Maarten helps you define your paths to Magic Moments in Voice. Voice & Program Management From MVP to live product, This path needs the care and sometimes the push of years of management experience. Working with internal and external partners, balancing stakeholder needs with deadlines. For either one business line or multiple concepts. Maarten works with strong partners like Google, Amazon, Samsung (platforms), Nuance (independent voice apps), Xebia (development), Xmos (chips sets) and Auraya (voice biometrics). Interim Services For longer periods of time Maarten can be the Wolfman of your organization. He is available as an innovation executive to lead teams through transformation, be it in a strategic organizational move or an impactful short term one. Maarten bridges the horizon gap of people and products with his added layer of fitting PR and strategic partners. Hire him when you are ready to leapfrog into a new position with your product and business. Event Hosting Maarten is often asked to host events. From start-up competitions to multiday executive e-commerce events to (of course) voice events. He adds depth, humor and takes the audience on a journey that moves them. Team Sessions With his extensive people management experience and his company, Teamily, Maarten facilitates team sessions to help teams raise the bar using the TEAMDRIVER method. -- Say: "Hey Siri, call: +31646333308" Media and Events Open Voice Newsletter Every Monday morning the latest insights and news about the emerging Voice industry. Curated together with Sam Warnaars. Register or check the rich archive. Open Voice Event series The NL Voice platform where over 130 industry and voice curious professionals gather every 2 months. To network and learn from leading speakers. Cognizant is founding sponsor. Register, listen to the speakers, check the slides and photo's. Voicecast Podcast with BNR The Voicecast explores the evolving world of voice interfaces with guests who have live services. Created together with Sam Warnaars. Listen here and view archive. -- Say: "Hey Siri, call: +31646333308" Book (Dutch): De spraakrevolutie: inzichten en kansen Never before has new technology been embraced so quickly. In the US one in four households now has a smart speaker. In the Netherlands, over half a million smart speakers were sold. But what is voice anyway? Why is it important? And what can you do with it in your organization? Read all answers in Maarten Lens-FitzGerald’s’ book – Voice, de spraakrevolutie: inzichten en kansen. Bio: Maarten instigates movements that shape the future He is a senior executive with a focus on Voice, a thought leader, a consultant, and a keynote speaker. He advises c-level and boards of leading organizations on how to use the opportunities of the new media and thrive in continuous change. Maarten founded the event series Open Voice, bi-monthly and on average 130 attendees. He also publishes the weekly Open Voice newsletter with the current Voice news as well as the Voice Cast, a podcast show with Business News Radio. All in English and for the European market. His book 'Voice' will be released in late 2019. To explore the opportunity of Voice & older adults he successfully initiated the Project Zilver Consortium with Google, Insurer Achmea, and ANBO, the largest Dutch older adult organization and the Dutch Government. It was just founded in Denmark with other countries going live shortly. Previously Maarten founded and exited successfully the largest Augmented Reality platform Layar and the future of work platform Teamily. Voice is Maarten’s 5th new medium, after AR, mobile, email, and web. Throughout his career, he has keynoted at many events from World Economic Forum, TED to Mobile World Congress. Customers and References Maarten’s keynotes are inspiring, give a unique vision on the future of voice and AI and how to leverage this as a brand. This has pushed the Voice agenda at KLM and created understanding among a wide range of stakeholders. Martine van der Lee Director Social Media, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Seldom does one encounter a talent such as Maarten. Super enthusiastic and especially creative. Those are the first things that come to mind when I think of him. He is a proven early adopter of various technologies and able shares his knowledge about that. Anne Brenninkmeijer Head of Event Content, EMERCE Maarten is binnen no-time de absolute expert geworden op het gebied van voice. Hij pakt technologische ontwikkelingen altijd super snel op en maakt ze relevant voor de dagelijkse uitdagingen van bijna elk bedrijf”. Jeroen de Bakker CMO, Talpa Network Maarten is a visionary who gets companies moving who are stuck. His talent to effortlessly switch between new innovations, from AI to chatbots, to Voice and customer vale, makes him unique. He does this while remaining grounded, not overestimating the long term or underestimating the short term. Maarten is the person to work with and not miss the boat.* Iwan Reuvekamp Audio & Innovation manager, De PersGroep With his knowledge and experience, Maarten has inspired the organisation to get going with Voice. This has proven to be very beneficial for more Voice implementations within the Dutch Government. Jeroen Vonk Innovation designer, Novum innovatielab, Sociale Verzekeringsbank Maarten's enthusiasm is contagious and can get a team or an entire company excited and motivated. He is a visionary person that will ensure that your team doesn't get swamped by the everyday tasks and never forgets the long term mission. At the same time, he keeps his down-to-earth attitude to technology and will always ask the "dummy" questions like "what's in it for me?" that make a product approachable and attractive for the average non-techie. There's always something to laugh about with Maarten and he radiates that across the people he works with. He inspired me and gave a purpose to my job.

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Customized training solutions is DALC’s in-house training division. With over 20 years' regional experience and countless satisfied professionals, it's no surprise that DALC is the corporate training solutions provider of choice. For more info or to set up a meeting with our training consultants, please Contact Us or send proposal request.

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3-24-11 Wave Broadband has signed a long-term deal to use Great Lakes Data Systems’ (GLDS) billing and provisioning platform. Wave Broadband’s parent company, WaveDivision Holdings, is an MSO based in Kirkland, Wash., that serves more than 300,000 customers in the Seattle, Portland, Sacramento and San Francisco DMAs . Wave Broadband has been provisioning its customers using Great Lakes Data Systems’ WinCable subscriber management and billing platform since 2003…. Read the rest of the article here.

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The 2005 Rauzan-Segla displays notes of bay leaf, blackcurrants, earth and spice. It has a very youthful, dense ruby/plum/purple color, a medium to full body, with tannins still present and a nice, spicy aftertaste. The wine is firm and still somewhat adolescent. Give it another 3-4 years, and drink it over the following 15-20.

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Forem is the open-source software that powers DEV, CodeNewbie, and a growing number of other online communities. Forem’s modular tools were created with privacy and accessibility as a top priority. We’d love to help you shape a new corner of the internet that fits your community’s unique values and goals. >> Learn more about Forem here DEV is a popular online community of software developers and technologists that’s home to over 800k members and counting. On DEV, you’ll find passionate voices, helpful tutorials, open discussions about favorite frameworks, virtual “watercooler” gatherings, and lots more. >> Join DEV today CodeNewbie is a network of people learning to code and their champions, supported by a popular podcast, an annual conference called CodeLand, and more. CodeNewbie Community is a platform where early-career software developers can learn in public and find motivation from peers and mentors.

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The beginning of a new year, a new decade, demands that we place new demands upon ourselves in an effort to become the best version of the person we want to be. This is it. The start. The catalyst to change that you have been waiting all your life for. Today is the first day of your best life! Go to to download the Shownotes and to watch the Goal Setting Webinar to get started! 2 years ago #airbnb, #homeaway, #investment properties, #new year, #real estate, #short term rental, #str, #vacation rentals, #vrbo

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Here's the thing about our daughter, she wants to make things. She loves the process, but she wants a final product. Sometimes she'll humor me with some busy-bag'ing, or she'll get entranced with sorting buttons, but often lately she wants to know, "What am I making?" And that's when I realize, again, that this girl needs paint and clay and tools. She gets it honest. She has a whole lineage of "do-it" ladies in her blood- including my grandmother who was still climbing up and fixing her own roof not that long ago. So I realized it was time to break out the glue gun, much to Isia's delight! First we tied her hair back, then we examined the glue gun and I explained how it worked. How the metal tip melts glue as it's pushed through with the trigger. Then we discussed safety, and how the metal tip that's hot enough to melt glue can also burn our finger. And then she got to try it out for herself... ...and quietly concentrated on putting hot glue onto the paper. At first we didn't glue anything onto the paper, I just gave her space to explore and get comfortable with using the glue gun. Then I pulled out some aluminum muffin cups and she began gluing those down. You might recognize this as one of her textured finger paintings, here. I love creating on top of old artworks! She's been so proud of it since finishing, showing it all of our friends that stop by. Very seriously she'll say, "but you can't touch the hot glue- it will burn you." (Which goes to show, again, that those little ears can listen when they want to, ha!) In all seriousness, though, this was a good step in the right direction for us. As she continues to desire to be big, and all the autonomy that comes with it, I need to push myself to provide her opportunities like these. She's just growing up so quickly these days, right before my eyes honestly. I've read somewhere that "the days are long, but the years are short." Yes, very short indeed.

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As you probably know, in recent years the value of the black belt has been diluted because a few martial arts organizations have lowered their standards. Others issue very impressive black belt certificates based on nothing more than the payment of a fee, often selling them by mail or over the Internet. Investigations by journalists have resulted in warnings to consumers that not all black belt certificates have the same value. Unfortunately, these actions have had a negative effect on the credibility of all martial arts organizations. What can the ITF do about this situation? The answer is education and communication. We need to demystify the black belt and explain what it really should mean. This is why I have chosen to write about this important subject. What do outsiders think a black belt means? I started practicing Taekwon-Do at a young age and I was fifteen years old when I earned my 1st degree black belt. Being rather shy, I didn’t tell very many people about it. When eventually they did find out, people seemed to think having a black belt made me dangerous. They would say things like: “I’ll have to be careful around you.” or “We’d better not make him angry!” The perception seemed to be that a black belt holder was a kind of superman, and this is the way many people still think. Of course it is natural for people to think that way, since their perceptions have been shaped by the media, primarily by what they see in films that concentrate on spectacular martial arts action and a lot of violence. This perception has evolved in recent years. With more people practicing martial arts and achieving black belt status — including an increasing number of women — it is no longer seen as so unusual. On the positive side, people do seem to recognize that a black belt holder is someone who has acquired certain skills, knows how to defend himself, is confident, and has achieved a goal. How is the black belt perceived in the martial arts world? The black belt is a relatively recent development in the martial arts world. Apparently the inventor of the black belt was Grandmaster Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, who awarded the first black belts in the 1880s. In the martial arts world, a black belt holder is viewed as worthy of respect. Those who practice any of the martial arts know that one must meet certain standards to earn a black belt. The ITF is not the only Taekwon-Do organization and we should not refuse to recognize that their black belts have value, when they are based on solid criteria. To be fair to those who have earned black belts from other organizations and who now wish to join the ITF, we have established criteria for the recognition of their black belt degrees. However, there is no international standard for black belts in all the martial arts and, because there are so many styles of martial arts and a large number of organizations, there never will be. More than ten years ago, we did a study here in the Quebec City region in collaboration with Laval University, asking Taekwon-Do practitioners and their entourage this question: “What makes a black belt holder different?” This study involved a relatively small number of respondents and it was certainly not exhaustive; never the less, the results are interesting. We learned that only 5% of those who begin to learn Taekwon-Do go on to earn a black belt. The personal characteristics of those who did were identified as: They know how to persevere (training and exams); They are active people (physically and mentally); They show good judgment; They are leaders; They are polite and respectful; Parents noticed that their children became more confident; At school, teachers remarked that children practicing Taekwon-Do showed leadership and better judgment. What does an ITF black belt mean? To earn any ITF color or black belt, the student must meet the specific criteria for that level. A belt is not awarded simply for a certain number of months or years of training. The ITF system of color belts (six colors) has evolved over the years. I remember General Choi describing the system; he compared it to a tree. (At that time there were four colors.) He explained: The white belt is like the roots of the tree, where it all begins; The yellow belt represents the color of the soil, which is required for the development of a strong root system, a solid foundation for the tree; The green belt is like the new growth just pushing out of the soil; The blue belt (the color of the sky) means that the tree is continuing to grow; The red belt – when the tree has reached a good size but the wood is still green – means danger. This is when the student must pay attention to more than physical training. It is a time to reflect about your personality and your control of Taekwon-Do techniques. Earning a black belt means the student has acquired a certain expertise. The color black is the combination of all the other colors and signifies the achievement of maturity. There is a certain prestige attached to wearing the black belt, but we must point out that there are different degrees of black belts and the difference from one level to the next level up is substantial. Some years ago, I was with General Choi at a seminar when he was asked about the meaning of the black belt. General Choi said it meant that person was capable of defending himself. I would add that the holder of a black belt has reached a certain level of skills and is now autonomous for his training. Earning an ITF black belt In principle, almost every student can earn an ITF black belt. The question is how long it will take. Each student has his or her strengths and weaknesses. Some have to deal with special challenges such as physical disability or mental illness. We want to give our students the opportunity to progress and achieve the benefits of applying Taekwon-Do principles in their lives. So, although we will insist that the techniques be correct, we do recognize that a student’s performance may be affected by his circumstances. For example: a student may use the proper technique for a kick but may not be able to reach the same height as another. There is a requirement for a minimum number of hours of training. However, there is no set timeframe for earning an ITF color or black belt. If a student progresses very well, he or she could earn a 1st degree black belt in approximately three years. To move from 1st degree black belt to 2nd degree takes a minimum of one and a half years, while the next step, from 2nd to 3rd, takes a minimum of two years. The time required increases at each level. In fact, to earn a 9th degree black belt takes a minimum total of 36 years. Obviously, earning your 1st degree black belt is only the beginning. And you can’t be in a big hurry! The process of qualification for successive black belt degrees is not a race or a competition. Earning a black belt = Climbing a mountain? We could say that earning your black belt is sort of like mountain climbing. Earning the color belts can be compared to the preparation stage: learning the theory of mountain climbing, practicing the techniques, working to improve your physical conditioning, and gathering the necessary supplies. By earning your 1st degree black belt, you move to the next level, like mountain climbers setting up a base camp part way up the first mountain. Only then are you ready to attempt to climb mountains. In the case of Taekwon-Do, those “mountains” are the advanced black belt degrees. Minimum criteria for each exam One of the ITF’s goals for the next few years is to define detailed criteria for qualification for each level and to offer advanced training for all ITF examiners. This will help ensure uniformity and reinforce the value of an ITF black belt degree. A black belt degree exam cannot be simply a formality. In a competition match, the opponents are compared to each other, but during an exam the candidate must be compared to the minimum criteria established for the degree. Examiners have a duty to make sure the candidate meets the ITF criteria. If a black belt degree is not awarded based on competence, it will be absolutely worthless. To maintain the credibility of the organization, we must ensure that ITF black belt certificates have a recognized value, and this is particularly true for 4th degree and higher. If a candidate has not mastered the skills required, the examiner should not give a passing grade or award a degree. The examiner should identify for the candidate the points he or she needs to work on. Then the candidate will know how to prepare better for a second try. Neither the candidate nor the examiner should look at the awarding of a black belt degree as a privilege that the examiner has the power to give or withhold. The examiner must evaluate each candidate objectively. Another important point is that the examiner must avoid any conflict of interest. If there is any possibility that the examiner could be perceived to be in conflict of interest, it is always better that he or she step aside and let another examiner evaluate the candidate. Encouragement & motivation It is very important to encourage students and help them motivate themselves during the qualification process. An example: Recently I visited an ITF Taekwon-Do school in the U.S.A. where they had posted on the walls a very official-looking certificate for each color belt student, yellow belts and up. The certificate showed: the current level of the student, each step of the qualification process to the 1st degree black belt, the month and year in which the student could earn the 1st degree black belt, if he or she continued to progress well. Seeing their progress posted on the wall and knowing what they had to do to reach black belt status helped the students to set goals and work to achieve them step by step. Such a program can provide a lot of encouragement for students. I mentioned above that General Choi had identified the red belt level as a danger zone, because it represents a transition period requiring each student to reflect seriously on the role Taekwon-Do should play in his or her life. The period immediately after earning the 1st degree black belt can also be difficult. When qualifying for the color belts, the student is evaluated frequently. However, the interval between black belt degrees is longer, and it increases with each successive level. It is important to help the student to adjust to this new reality so that he will not become discouraged. General Choi said students need direction. I would add that teachers can provide direction by demonstrating the benefits of Taekwon-Do in our lives: the opportunity to acquire new skills, to help others, to live a successful and active life. According to the student’s abilities and preferences, the teacher may consider steering him or her toward teaching or competition. Remember, there are ITF competitions for all levels, not just for the elite. For example: A number of years ago, I became very concerned when I noted that in my region we were losing many students after they had earned their 1st degree black belts. Many of them would seem to lose interest at this stage. We did a study and found that because of the longer interval between exams, students had a tendency to put off training and study, thinking there would be plenty of time to catch up. Unfortunately, when it was time for the exam, they were not ready. The solution was to break up the longer interval into separate steps. This way, the student can concentrate on completing one step at a time and, when he has completed all the steps, he is ready for the exam. It is logical to split each interval between the early black belt degrees into three stages, because for each degree from 1st to 4th degree, students work on three patterns. There is an evaluation at the end of each stage, and students can only present themselves as candidates for promotion if they have successfully completed the three evaluations. This program has been very successful. As you can see from these examples, the key is to identify the root of the problem and then make changes that will help solve the problem. The changes do not have to be major, but they do have to be tailored to the problem. Another example: Children who start learning Taekwon-Do at age six may reach the 1st degree black belt level at age nine. This is very young, and because they do not have the physical or mental development to move to the next level, their progress is stalled. We created a program with extra levels before the black belt especially for young children, so that they can continue to learn and progress. This type of program also exists in some European countries, and it really does work! I have suggested to the chairmen of the ITF Technical and Instruction Committee and the ITF Masters Promotion Committee that they study the possibility of proposing a similar program for approval by the ITF Board of Directors. We would then be able to implement this program everywhere, thus meeting the specific needs of Taekwon-Do practitioners under the age of twelve. For some martial arts, the requirements for a black belt are set so high that it seems almost impossible to attain. Some say that you have to give up everything else in your life and devote yourself only to your martial art. Isn’t it better to adapt our teaching so that we encourage our students? After all, the purpose of ITF Taekwon-Do is to help practitioners become better people and have a happier life, so that they can contribute to making a better and more peaceful world. Students who are successful are motivated to continue to train, to learn, and to progress. If our students become discouraged and drop out, they will not receive the benefits of Taekwon-Do. What is the value of an honorary black belt? In the past, the ITF has awarded honorary black belt degrees to honor individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the development of ITF Taekwon-Do. We are currently working to develop a detailed policy for the awarding of honorary black belt degrees. Our purpose is to ensure that the ITF honorary black belt retains its value and that it be used to motivate those who have useful resources or contacts to help the ITF. An honorary black belt degree from an organization that has credibility and positive goals will be perceived as a real honor. Importance and responsibility of high ranking black belts According to the traditions and rules of the martial arts, a martial artist owes respect to his master and to those who are his seniors in the organization. Rank and date of promotion are the key criteria in determining seniority. Furthermore, the responsibilities that the ITF delegates to officials to conduct the tournaments and the promotion tests are based on the rank. Therefore, it is very important for the ITF, as a worldwide martial art organization, that all promotions be based on competence, experience, and involvement in ITF Taekwon-Do. That is why the ITF Board of Directors approved By-law No. 1 and the two policies concerning promotion, which clearly set out the requirements for promotion and for the recognition of black belt degrees granted by other organizations. To all ITF black belt holders: Earning an ITF black belt does bring with it a certain prestige, but it is important to keep in mind that it is just one step in a lifetime of practicing Taekwon-Do. Remember that you are ambassadors for the ITF and for your school. You must live up to the prestige that goes with your black belt status, demonstrating not only the technical skills you have mastered but also that you apply ITF Taekwon-Do principles in all facets of your life, and that you are working to build a better and peaceful world. In the future I believe that the ITF system of black belts is already good for the technical requirements. What is missing is an evaluation system for the Do. General Choi wrote that the study of the Do had been neglected and that he hoped his successors would put more emphasis on teaching the Do. This is why the ITF has put a lot of effort into developing a program for teaching the Do. We have already started giving seminars for Level I, while the course structure for Levels II and III has been defined. Eventually we will define a method of evaluation. For example: One tenet of Taekwon-Do is courtesy (politeness and kindness). Therefore, the evaluation method will have to assist the examiner to evaluate how the candidate understands and applies this facet of the Do in his life. It is my hope that my lasting contribution to the ITF will be the realization of my vision of the future of the ITF: a wonderful future, with an ever-increasing number of high-quality black belts in countries around the globe – black belts who are model citizens, working to build a better, happier life and a more peaceful world!

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A second Drunky's Two Shoe BBQ is expected to open here soon; with it, perhaps the start of a new live music scene on the west side By Mike Seely February 24, 2017 White Center’s always felt a bit like the Wild West, occasionally for nefarious reasons. By virtue of sitting just to the south of Seattle’s city limit, it’s long been home to the sort of adult-oriented businesses that Emerald City power brokers have literally pushed to the margins by way of stringent zoning restrictions and moratoriums. In 2011, just as it seemed as though the neighborhood had shaken its seedy reputation, White Center’s main downtown drag, 16th Avenue Southwest, was flooded with sirens as local and federal law-enforcement officials busted up a 50-person drug and firearms ring which used two businesses, the DK Cafe and Papa’s Pub, as their base of operations. The latter of those two establishments has given way to Noble Barton, a hip restaurant and bar opened by John LeMaster, the proprietor of Jules Mae’s in Georgetown and Ballard’s Tin Hat. There, on a Tuesday afternoon in January, White Center again felt like the Wild West. Scattered about the bar were several prospectors, albeit of a stripe that would not attract the fuzz. To them, this neighborhood on Seattle’s southwesterly margins is an untapped gold mine, one that is poised for a culinary explosion to enhance the area’s already rich array of superb hole-in-the-wall ethnic eateries. Established Seattle restaurateurs like James Weimann (Bastille, Poquitos), Marcus Lalario (Li’l Woody’s, Ciudad) and Nate Rezac (Drunky’s Two Shoe BBQ) have formed a cabal of sorts that will debut several new ventures within the year on 16th Avenue, with Rezac’s second Drunky’s location expected to open first, in April. He’ll take over the space previously occupied by the infamous DK Cafe, where Rezac found “clear plastic bags filled with empty cans of Milwaukee’s Best stacked up like a mountain on the south side of the parking lot” when he first set foot on the property. When it’s warm out, Rezac hopes to saddle up tykes for monthly pony rides, and thinks that a mechanical bull would be a fine addition to his establishment. He’s also planning to host live music, indoors and out, on a regular basis. In any other part of Seattle, a new performance venue would be treated with a yawn, as the city at large is lousy with such spaces. But that’s strangely never been the case in the greater West Seattle area, which includes White Center. The Dusty 45s frontman Billy Joe Huels, who moved to West Seattle a year ago, aims to alter that desert’s landscape, in part by helping Drunky’s get its live-music program off the ground. Drunky’s, says Huels, “already has that honky-tonk vibe,” which makes it the perfect venue to host his side project, The Billy Joe Show, which primarily plays country-hued cover tunes. All of the players in that band live near White Center (as do musical titans like Eddie Vedder and Skerik). Huels says that on occasions when he used to perform at Company Bar (now The Company Store), “people couldn’t believe that somebody was playing upright bass. They’re not used to it.” With Drunky’s as a hub, Huels is optimistic that will soon change. But in a pragmatic nod to the glut of young families who’ve headed southwest in search of affordable housing, he concedes, “The music’s gotta start at 8 p.m. on a weeknight.”

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Your monthly electricity bill can get significantly high. Energy efficient appliances will save you money over time. Plus, they’re environmentally friendly. Today’s appliances are more efficient than those made 10 years ago. Manufacturers produce these new products for many areas in the house including the bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, and others. Deciding what to purchase can be confusing at first. Research and know which energy efficient appliances will best suit your home. For example, if you currently use the washing machine the most and the television very little, you would benefit more by searching for an energy efficient washing machine. It’s important to look at how each appliance can make your life greener and what logos or information to note. Air Conditioning or Heating System Air conditioning or heating systems usually last for nine years. People use these appliances a lot in their homes. The costs rise during winter and summer. Appliances will have easy identifiable EnergyGuide labels with the BTU (energy efficiency measurement), EER (energy efficiency rating), and SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating). For the EER you want a high number. The EER may be labeled as estimated yearly electricity use. The labels will also have the estimated yearly energy cost compared to other models. Depending on how much you use it and the price of electricity in your area, your cost may differ. Another logo to look out for is the ENERGY STAR® certification. The certification lets people know that the product is a high-efficiency model that usually goes beyond minimum federal standards. Size matters when purchasing a new cooling or heating system. If it’s too small, it may take more power to get to the right temperature. If it’s too big, it will make the air uncomfortable. Find a size that fits well with the size of your space. Other ways to put more money in your pocket is to invest in a programmable or smart thermostat. A programmable thermostat helps people set the temperature for a certain amount of time. Setting the temperature a few degrees lower than the average temperature during the winter months in your home will save you money. In the summer set the temperature a few degrees higher. The thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature for you. This way you won’t have to change the temperature every time you leave the house or return. Smart thermostats track how you use the cooling and heating system to make the best energy saving decisions. Refrigerator & Dishwasher Another appliance known to waste energy is the refrigerator. These appliances are always on and working hard to keep the temperature level the same. Today’s refrigerators are less likely to use a lot of power as well as release harmful gases in order to stay cold than past refrigerators. LG and Kenmore are companies that have been applauded for their promising energy efficient refrigerators. Dual fridge freezers are just as amazing for saving energy. The freezer helps the fridge stay cool, which means less power is needed for the fridge. ADVERTISEMENT Dishwashers waste a lot of water and use too much power. When shopping for a dishwasher take a careful look at the power and water consumption. Samsung and Zanussi are popular brands that produce energy efficient dishwashers that cut the amount of water and energy. Today’s dishwashers have new technology that can detect how dirty the dishes are and figure out how much water to use to effectively clean the dishes while saving water and energy at the same time. Some can situate dishes at a specific angle to make them spotless. Washing Machines Just like dishwashers, washing machines regularly wastes so much water and energy. If you currently have one that’s 10 years or older, your water bill and energy bill are probably high due to the wastage. Consider shopping for an Energy Star certified machine. Energy Star certified washing machines normally use 10 gallons less than machines that aren’t energy efficient. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Today’s machines spin faster and don’t have central agitators. These factors make those machines clean faster, which mean they use less energy over time. It’s also recommended to get a washing machine with a high IMEF (integrated modified energy factor) and a low IWF (integrated water factor). Television In the past, television tubes and wiring used up a lot of energy. Currently, energy efficient televisions have turn-off features that are easier than ever. They can also automatically turn off when the television detects no one is using it. ADVERTISEMENT Some models build brightness controls that are self-activated. The brightness will change depending on the lighting in the room. LED and OLED features on models save energy as well. Energy Star certified HDTVs are also available. You can enjoy the high image quality and keep energy low at the same time. Lights LED bulbs are popular these days because they are the brightest and still affordable. They are also safe compared to fluorescent bulbs, which have mercury. Halogen light bulbs aren’t as bright as LED bulbs. ADVERTISEMENT Sometimes you may forget if you turned off the lights while you’re at work or when you’ve already left the house. Energy management systems can be purchased for situations like this. With a remote or your smartphone you can control the lights, cooling and heating system, and other appliances. Now you don’t have to worry if you’ve left the lights on or not at home.

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How Tide built real-time fraud detection and loan approval ML applications using Tecton’s feature platform Operational machine learning is challenging to get right, especially when real-time data and online inference are involved—but it can be done. For Tide, a UK business banking provider for small and medium enterprises, the ability to detect fraudulent transactions and make credit approval decisions in real time is key to business success. Watch this 1-hour webinar where Hendrik Brackmann, VP Data at Tide, and Mike Del Balso, Co-founder and CEO of Tecton, discuss the key areas of collaboration the Tide team focused on during their first attempt at building a feature store to support their real-time machine learning use cases, namely: Adding features. Adding features from new topics required significant overhead. Streamlining changes to production. Approval rates in production were lower than expected than at training time. Improving iteration times. Adding new features required extensive engineering support as Tide focused on creating feature pipelines. Hendrik also shares how his team collaborated with Tecton to realize the benefits below: Easy re-use of high-quality features in different models within the same domain. Ease of backtesting. Ability to estimate the holistic impact before deploying changes into production.

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June Kallos' caretaker, Elliott Tash, was arrested Sept. 1 for menacing, stalking and harassment after approaching the Upper East Side politician outside his E. 93rd St. district office. Advertisement Kallos bolted after Tash approached, and cops took the 69-year-old man into custody. Kallos' mother decided to speak out after learning her only child was still pressing charges against Tash. "I got so upset that he had Elliott arrested that I just felt I have to protect (Tash)," June Kallos told the Daily News. "I had hoped that Benjamin would come to his senses." Advertisement A retired behavioral therapist, June Kallos, 73, suffers from Parkinson's disease, which has left her with severe tremors and needing a wheelchair. As her condition has deteriorated, her son has become more distant, according to June Kallos and Tash. According to Tash, his intent on the night of his arrest was to cajole Kallos into mending his strained relationship with his sickly mom and coming by to visit her. A recording made as Kallos left the office caught Tash raising his voice as he follows the councilman along Second Ave. An encounter between City Council member Ben Kallos and his mother's friend, Elliott Tash, resulted in Tash's arrest. (Alec Tabak/for New York Daily News) "Benjamin, your mother is having emergency surgery today," said Tash. "She needs you there. Did you hear what I said? "Your mother may die! She wants you there! ... Stop that guy!" A terrified June Kallos was awaiting a heart catheterization procedure on the day Tash tracked down her son. According to a criminal complaint, Tash also approached Kallos at a June 2016 rally at Queensboro Oval park on the East Side and again four months later on E. 67th St. Advertisement Both times, Tash wanted to know why Kallos wouldn't speak with him. In the most bizarre allegation, Kallos claimed Tash tried to lure him to his death as the two men kept a 2011 vigil at June Kallos' bedside in Lenox Hill Hospital. Kallos said he believed an invite from Tash to go outside was "a threat by the defendant to throw me off the balcony," the complaint reads. June Kallos, 73, suffers from Parkinson’s disease and Tash is her caretaker. (Alec Tabak/for New York Daily News) Kallos was then 30 and Tash was 63. Tash and June Kallos call her son's allegation bogus, but acknowledge that Ben has never approved of their close friendship. "He doesn't have to be my best friend," said Tash. "I'd like him to at least be a mensch with his mother. ... I'm a messenger. You don't kill the messenger." Advertisement Tash said June Kallos was scared for her life going into her heart procedure in September, when her son blew him off. A spokesman for the councilman said very little about the ongoing enmity. "It's a very personal family issue that the Council member cares about deeply," said spokesman Josh Jamieson. "But there's also an ongoing investigation and an ongoing case here." A lawyer for Tash said no crime was committed. "They are false charges, and the district attorney has an obligation to understand that there was no basis at all to arrest (Tash)," attorney Robert Gottlieb said.

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Hit a productivity rut? It happens to most of us at some point. Check out the tips in this week’s blog and then take some time to ‘spring clean’ your workspace and get organised. Be sure to let us know in the comments if you try it out! When you’re busy day in and day out, it doesn’t take long before your desk starts to become buried under a pile of papers / leftover lunch / sticky notes etc. Don’t underestimate the impact a cluttered and disorganised work area can have on your productivity. Research shows a messy desk can affect the way the brain works, acting as a distraction and even resulting in feelings of frustration. Commit to making some time, whether it’s a one-off blitz, or a small amount each day, to getting organised and you’ll reap the benefits down the line. Assess the damage Look at where you’re at and decide how’s best to tackle it. What do you actually need right now? What can be filed away? What needs to be kept? What can be destroyed? Be as ruthless as you can be (although, be careful not to throw away anything important!). Organise your desk A place for everything and everything in its place is your new motto! Keep what’s actually out on your desk to an absolute minimum, i.e. the things you use every day and what you’re currently working on. Trays, stationary pots and magazine holders can all help to keep things in their right place. Organise your filing Create systems which are logical and simplistic, and store things in folders or boxes which are clearly labelled. The key is not to over-complicate; could someone else follow it if you weren’t there? Are you going to be able to sustain it? Declutter your computer Decluttering is not limited to paper-based files, the content of your electronic devices matter too! On your laptop or computer, your desktop, hard drive and emails can be sorted into folders and documents re-named to make them easier to find. Delete duplicates and old files to free up storage, and remove any unwanted software or programmes; not only should this save you time it could also improve the performance of your computer too. Look at the bigger picture Considering the amount of time we spend at work, it makes sense to create an overall environment which promotes a sense of calm. Factors such as introducing plants into the work area, natural lighting and even what colour the walls are painted can all play a part in making a pleasant atmosphere.

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Evening adoration will be held in the Lewis Hall Chapel. All are invited to join for praise and worship music, reconciliation, and a brief meditation. Students may come for a short while or stay the entire time.

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