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Recall that Rick has not only been way out in front with his calls on the growth of the U.S. economy, but also very accurate especially given that he is projecting GDP a full 4 months prior to its official release. Rick is already on record with his call of -1.5% GDP for the 2nd quarter 2010. What does Rick see for the 3rd quarter?
The prior BEA estimate of 1st Quarter 2010 GDP growth trailed our ‘Daily Growth Index’ by 127 days, and because of the rapid rate that the economy was cooling when the measurements were being made the newly adjusted estimate is now trailing our ‘Daily Growth Index’ by 125 days. Since the 3rd Quarter of 2010 ends 125 days after May 28th (when our ‘Daily Growth Index’ was recording a ‘growth’ rate of -1.99%), if the BEA estimates continue to trail our ‘Daily Growth Index’ in a consistent manner we should expect that the 3rd Quarter’s GDP ‘growth’ rate will be in the -2.0% neighborhood.
What is around the bend as we navigate the economic landscape? A double dip on our economic trail. Thanks to Rick Davis and the Consumer Metrics Institute for his fabulous work.
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Ministers are re-examining their funding relationship with the New Schools Network, the charity that supports free schools, after the controversy over the botched appointment of its head, Toby Young, to the Office for Students.
Sam Gyimah, the universities minister, has said that the Department for Education is “looking at the options for support” of the charity, which is almost wholly funded by the government. Its latest accounts show that it received £2.1 million from the department in the year to last March. | 2019-04-18T12:48:07 | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/funding-threat-to-toby-young-s-free-schools-charity-the-new-schools-network-lsrccl5w6 |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 120 visitors and staff who were snowbound in a Sierra Nevada resort for five days have been freed, authorities said Friday. Up to 7 feet (2 meters) of snow trapped the guests and staff at Montecito Sequoia Lodge in Sequoia National Forest starting Sunday following a storm, U.S. Forest Service spokesman Alicia Embrey said.
Though some got bored during the snow-in, Embrey said the lodge had enough food, fuel and general supplies to keep everyone comfortable. "Physically they were fine," Embrey said. "They were obviously happy to go home."
Joel Keeler posted several videos of his experience at the lodge on Twitter starting Tuesday, when the snow was still coming down and guests learned they still weren't going to be able to leave. The next day, he posted: "It's cold, clear and beautiful, but we're still snowed in!"
"They are working hard to clear the road ... Still a lot of driveway left tho!" he wrote. On Thursday, he posted that guests were finally going to go home, sharing video of the cleared roadway and a caravan of dozens of snow-capped vehicles snaking their way out next to towering snowbanks.
Meanwhile, another winter storm is on the way to the region. Meteorologists issued a winter storm warning for the southern Sierra Nevada starting Friday afternoon, predicting more snow, high winds and potentially hazardous conditions including falling trees and slick roads.
The Forest Service urged visitors to travel with extreme caution. "The most recent storm has left very little room to maneuver and nowhere to put new snow," Ned Kelleher, chief ranger for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, said in a statement. | 2019-04-18T23:21:52 | https://www.mail.com/scitech/news/8996720-snowbound-california-guests-freed-5-days-lodge.html |
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Embracing the Internet of Things will benefit your office space solutions. The furniture we deliver will become more durable and resilient, while data and analytics will transform the way you use them.
In 2016, the World Economic Forum (WEF) focused on how the fourth industrial revolution will alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope and complexity the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before. The possibilities of billions of people connected by mobile devices, with unprecedented processing power, storage capacity, and unlimited access to knowledge will be multiplied by technology breakthroughs in fields such as robotics, 3-D printing and Internet of Things (IoT).
Business managers continue to ask what is the effect of IoT in the workplace. If you connect millions of different devices and add large amounts of data, you get confusion, unless you determine beforehand what you are trying to do with this wealth of data. If a well thought-through strategy is in place for how to use data to solve real human problems, organisations can get smart, creating a more agile workplace gaining a true competitive advantage.
No longer simply designing through intuition and best practice, designers and architects will embrace evidence based design for a smart office. Expect to see designs premised on thorough environmental research and data capture to empower new behavioral changes. Today’s workplace design will go beyond merely space planning and colour selection. As improvements in science and technology become more readily available, we now have tools that can directly measure the impact of these elements, the resultant organisational performance and the success of specific environmental changes. This will enable us to determine if an organisation’s current workplace setup achieves the optimal use of space or if a new style of work or office design would be more beneficial.
Understanding and being on top of these IoT developments allows us to claim a leading position and help define the questions and provide the answers to your questions: What does it mean for our existing work environments and the way we will work tomorrow? We believe IoT sparks the need to make your assets smarter and more resilient, while data and analytics will transform the way they are used.
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Rosie and I set off from Portree in the rain. The morning was grey and dull but we were optimistic about the sun appearing at the right time. We stopped at the Co-Op in Broadford and I was telling Rosie about my new hobby, mushroom picking. I was asking for information on where to find chanterelles but Rosie gave nothing away. A man approached me on the forecourt having overheard our conversation in the queue and handed me a small bunch of perfect yellow chanterelles. I asked him where he found them but was met with the same enigmatic response.
We met a good amount of people at the gate and made our introductions. I recognised John from the University of the 3rd Age and was pleased to see some others who had found the details online and decided to join the walk. The sky cleared and the sun came out just as we set off.
As with the previous walk to Greshornish, I was unfamiliar with the route having never walked there before.
We walked past some old farm machinery and down a steep hill towards a bridge where the route turned uphill through some hazel trees. The morning’s rain had swollen the river and it was a rushing contradiction to the still and bright day.
Camas Daraich beach looked Tropical in the sunshine, white sand and blue sea. I wasn’t brave enough to swim but a couple of women did. We ate lunch there and talked about meditation walks in Raasay that one of the walkers, Jenny, runs. We spoke about the High Pasture caves and the Mesolithic finds. We investigated rock pools and found some interesting rock patterns and fat, red anemones. There are small circles cut out of the rock by geologists that added to the varied textures.
… looking back on to the beach was incredible.
It was still a long way and a steep climb down.
…after realising that we were running out of time we turned back to the beach to deposit my sculptures.
I had brought a box of black slugs made from gelatine and had been looking for the right spot to place them. The rock pools seemed the best spot and I arranged them in a formation around the circular holes.
They were hidden from the beach and I wondered if anyone would discover them before the tide came in.
…but the miniature worlds hidden under foliage.
ATLAS Arts has collaborated with local walking groups and artists to curate a series of walks around the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh. This programme connects community, art and the environment through a series of walks designed to highlight different areas of Skye and Lochalsh and introduce participants to the work of local artists and how the environment inspires their creativity. | 2019-04-24T22:26:58 | https://atlasarts.org.uk/2017/12/12/coig-sgiathan-five-wings-walk-with-kate-mcmorrine-camas-daraich-and-the-aird-of-sleat/ |
A lot of my friends know I have an issue with outer space because thinking about the infinity of space has never sat too well with me. Seriously guys, how can it just go on forever?? I've always been convinced there's a wall out in space somewhere, we just haven't found it yet…just some clear wall made out of a foreign, plastic-like material that sits thousands of light years away. I’m convinced! lol. You would think my feelings towards the vast unknown would keep me away from space-related destinations while traveling but it ends up making them even more appealing. And let me tell ya, New Mexico has a surprising number of interstellar gems including the infamous town of Roswell. But one of the most intriguing places to visit in New Mexico is the Very Large Array, or the VLA, located roughly 2 hours southwest of Albuquerque.
What's the VLA you’re probably asking? Remember that movie Contact from the 90's where Jodie Foster is working in a vast field of massive telescopes and first hears evidence of alien life? That was the Very Large Array. Although they aren’t actually telescopes but are instead radio antennas, they’re still just as impressive. For those who haven't seen the movie, imagine an expanse of 27 dishes that are each 82 FEET WIDE, 94 feet tall and weigh about 250 tons. Each of them work together, creating one powerful antenna scanning the skies. By reading radio light from the cosmos, the VLA has helped discover black holes, ice on Mars, and taught us more about the Milky Way. It is a sought after destination for astronomers from around the globe and is one of the most impressive displays of its kind, making it a unique road trip stop while visiting New Mexico.
I’m not going to lie, the drive to the Very Large Array is not too exciting (you may see some cows, but that’s about it). It lies within a valley that is 42 miles wide, chosen for its size and the fact that it’s surrounded by mountains which blocks out human-made radio waves. We pulled up to the Very Large Array 30 mins before the Visitor's Center was supposed to close (apparently the welcome video is narrated by Jodie Foster), only to find it locked and dark. A little disappointing but luckily for us, not only is the VLA technically open until dusk each day, but there's a free, self-guided walking tour that you can take on the grounds. The signs are clearly numbered and we casually strolled from post to post, learning at our own pace in total seclusion, surrounded by these massive technological feats. Even with remnants of snow on the ground, they stood out against the scattered blue skies and mountains in the distance. Halfway through the walk you have the chance to stand at the base of one of the antennas. Warning: you’re going to feel pretty minuscule both on Earth and within our universe. We were even lucky enough to see all the dishes rotate in unison! I honestly felt like I was walking through a sci-fi movie set.
Depending on the time of year, you will see these antennas set up in different configurations, sometimes placed far enough apart that they span across 13 miles of the valley. They are repositioned across tracks via transporters that move at 4 mph. No matter when you have a chance to see them, it’s definitely worth the trip despite being 24 miles from the nearest small town of Magdalena, New Mexico. The Very Large Array is unlike anything you’ve seen and will provide not only a cool photography subject (just make sure your camera and phones are set to airplane mode so they don’t interfere with the antennas’ signals) but may make you second guess our planet’s place in the universe. | 2019-04-20T16:10:37 | https://adriftaesthetic.com/blog/space-and-new-mexico-visiting-the-very-large-array |
Indian subcontinent has diversity as its middle name. From coral reefs to parched deserts – from endless coast line to mighty Himalyas – from central plateau to sodden lowlands.
Indian subcontinent has diversity as its middle name. From coral reefs to parched deserts – from endless coast line to mighty Himalyas – from central plateau to sodden lowlands. The diversity is clearly present in Tiger’s habitat too. The mighty beast can thrive in any sort of conditions. Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench are forests in the heart of Indian state – Madhya Pradesh. Temperatures are extreme with varied and diverse topography. But this adds the fun and surprise to the itinerary. Get ready for the live encounter with the jungle king and make sure you do not lose any chance to shoot him in the wild. Before you fly back you would spend some time in Khajuraho temples. Built by Rajput Kshatriyas between 9 – 11 Centrury. These 15 days would also give you an opportunity to enjoy the varied perspective on difference in culture of Delhi and Mumbai and everything in between. So do not expect your lenses to be used only for far fetched wildlife but more so for close encounter with colours, culture and complete kaleidoscope. We bet you will be addicted.
Indian subcontinent has diversity its middle name. From coral reefs to parched deserts – from endless coast line to Mighty Himalyas – From Central Plateau to sodden lowlands. The Diversity is clearly present in Tiger’s habitat too. The Mighty beast can thrive in any sort of conditions. KanhaBandhavgarh and Khajuraho are forests in the heart of Indian state – Madhya Pradesh. Temperatures are extreme with varied and disturbing topography. But this adds the fun and surprise to the itinerary. Get ready for the live encounter with the jungle king and make sure you do not lose any chance to shoot him in the wild. Before you fly back you would spend some time in Khajuraho temples. Built by Rajput Kshatriyas between 9 – 11 Centrury.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.Overnight at the hotel.
When you arrive at the airport in Mumbai you will be received by the representatives of Nature Safari who will then take you to the Hotel. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Full day city tour of Mumbai. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
This City tour would actually help you to know that Cosmopolitan City still has heart in the same place. Though the journey from Bombay to Mumbai was the breathtakingly long. But its hard working people have kept only one thing in mind..... GROWTH. This city is Culturally diverse and important for nation's financial success. Mumbai belongs to Konkan Division which is one of the seven divisions in State of Maharashtra. Mumbai is group of islands on the west coast of India. History notes that this group of islands belonged to Fishermen and group of Buddhist monks established an outpost during the Magadh empire. These group of islands have been reclaimed over the last two centuries and called Mumbai. Mumbai got its name from Mumbadevi. The Mumba Devi patrons were salt collectors and fisher folks who originally belonged to these islands. Mumbai has a deep natural harbor, which handles more than half of India's passenger traffic and a large amount of cargo. The city which never sleeps, and its patrons cannot be limited to any time frame other than 24 x 7. Once you are in Mumbai you can't stay aloof from its innate active nature. It has attractive shopping arcades, exciting sport activities, night clubs, discotheques, theaters, music, restaurants and offer picturesque sights. Mumbai is home to world famous Hindi Film Industry known as Bollywood, which is one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world. The street side foods like Pani puri, Bhel Puri and Vada Pao are must haves. So next time you are here you are sure to run into Bollywood personality eating your own portion of Vada Pao.
Early Morning transfer to domestic airport to board a flight to Nagpur at 0650 hrs. Meetings and assistance on arrival Nagpur at 0810 hrs and drive to Pench National Park 100 kms 2 hrs drive. Lunch at Resort and afternoon game drive to the national Park. Dinner and overnight at Pench Jungle Lodge.
Breakfast and lunch at Pench Jungle Camp.Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National park.
Finally the wait is over.After loathing, Concrete jungles are behind us.You would realize this the moment you are out of the Nagpur airport.The closer you would reach to Pench, more relaxed you would get.That's what jungles do to you.Mother nature welcomes you with open arms and without conditions.This park is located between four different Mountain Ranges - Aravali,Vindhyanchal,Satpura and Maikal.The tracks are smoother, the trees are thicker with dense undergrowth,perhaps one reason why the herbivore population here is larger in size compared to Kanha and Bandhavgarh.The skies are home to eagles and their distinctive calls.And then there are pauses of silence in the jungle.Don't get consumed in this silence with your mind talking to yourself - an opportunity your mind doesn't get often in your cities.Focus on the ground or jungle games so that you and your camera have not left anything to imagination.Try to see with Kipling's eye and you might see Baloo and Mowgli singing "Song of Bare Neccessities".And King khan is there behind the tall grass to spoil their party.You will experience this and much more with the backdrop of luxurious accommodation,friendly service and delectable cuisine in adventurous settings.Spend the night in Pench Jungle Camp and let the night sounds of jungle intrigue you with its offerings.
Finally the wait is over.After loathing, Concrete jungles are behind us.You would realize this the moment you are out of the Nagpur airport.The closer you would reach to Pench,more relaxed you would get.That's what jungles do to you.Mother nature welcomes you with open arms and without conditions.This park is located between four different Mountain Ranges - Aravali,Vindhyanchal,Satpura and Maikal.The tracks are smoother, the trees are thicker with dense undergrowth,perhaps one reason why the herbivore population here is larger in size compared to Kanha and Bandhavgarh.The skies are home to eagles and their distinctive calls.And then there are pauses of silence in the jungle.Don't get consumed in this silence with your mind talking to yourself - an opportunity your mind doesn't get often in your cities.Focus on the ground or jungle games so that you and your camera have not left anything to imagination.Try to see with Kipling's eye and you might see Baloo and Mowgli singing "Song of Bare Neccessities".And King khan is there behind the tall grass to spoil their party.You will experience this and much more with the backdrop of luxurious accommodation,friendly service and delectable cuisine in adventurous settings.Spend the night in Pench Jungle Camp and let the night sounds of jungle intrigue you with its offerings.
Morning after game drive transfer to Kanha Natioanl Park 210 kms / 4 hrs drive.On arrival,check into Chitvan Jungle Lodge.The stay here comes with the guarantee of Relaxed evenings and Home cooked Dinner.
Breakfast and lunch at Chitvan Jungle Lodge.Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National park.
Kanha is the largest National Park in India.
This is original Kipling country of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book.The same abundance of wild life species exists today in Kanha National Park, as it must have when Kipling roamed in these parts of jungle.The beginning of your safari before sunrise... You wonder at the Hunting Song of the Seonee wolf Pack written by Kipling in his book.
"As the dawn was breaking the sambhar belled.... Once, Twice and again!!.... And a doe leaped up, and a doe leaped up..... From the pond in the wood where the wild deer sup.....This I, Scouting alone, beheld, Once, twice and again.
Get ready for action which starts at the Mukki Gate of Kanha.This entry is just 1.5 miles away from the Hotel.And in this stretch you would see Langoors, Water Streams, Tribal Houses and if you are really lucky then you can even meet Tiger and Leopard.Their presence is also not unheard of in this part of jungle.That is some action isn't it.
The Kanha National Park, stretching over 940 sq km, the vegetation, chiefly made of sal and bamboo forests, grasslands and streams, this park is the sole habitat of the rare hardground barasingha.The Particular species of Barasingha was on verge of extinction and hence it is considered as achievement for Indian forest authorities.
The western half belongs to Banjar Valley and Eastern half is made of Halon Valley.You can hear the stories of the tigers and Deers which are almost centuries old.The naturalists and drives are master story tellers of the jungle.It was year 1955, Kanha National Park came into being.Since then Conservation programs are quite active in this forest.Therefore it is here you feel that this forest is still untouched and has lot to offer in terms of flora, fauna and other vegetations.You would realize this when you would see the jungle chicken and fowl moving around completely unmindful of your presence.It is one of the well-maintained National Parks in Asia,and a major attraction for avid wildlife buffs all over the world.
Kanha boasts of unending list of mammals.Some species have found here are large cattle Gaur,Sambar - Largest Indian deer, Only four-horned antelope - Chausinga, Flying Squirrel - Petaurista philippensis (Elliot)which is quite nocturnal in nature.Other frequent visitors include the Nilgai antelope, the sloth bear, the dhole - Indian wild dog, and an occasional panther.Some 200 species of birds inhabit the park, that include the cattle egret, black ibis, hawk eagle, and the red-wattled lapwing.
Kanha has object of desire for Historians also.Shravantal is an old, water body in the central Kanha meadows, which is related to Epic of Ramayana. As per the tale - Shravan was passing through this forest enroute pilgrimage with his parents.They stopped at this water body for quenching their thirst.King Dashrath was hunting nearby and heard the sound of the Shravan's Pitcher.Dashrath was expert in sound shooting and could shoot impeccably without looking at the subject.He mistakenly took Shravan for a deer and killed him. When he realized his mistake he went to Shravan's parents with water and they died on the spot when they came to know that Dashrath killed their son.As per legend there is "Shravan Chita" where dead-body of Shravan was cremated.Similarly, there is place called "Dashratha Machaan" from which King Dashratha shot down Shravan mistaking him for a deer.
Evening bar be que dinner followed by Tribal Dance. Overnight at Chitvan Jungle Lodge.
The Kanha National Park, stretching over 940 sq km, the vegetation, chiefly made of sal and bamboo forests, grasslands and streams, this park is the sole habitat of the rare hardground barasingha. The Particular species of Barasingha was on verge of extinction and hence it is considered as achievement for Indian forest authorities.
The western half belongs to Banjar Valley and Eastern half is made of Halon Valley. You can hear the stories of the tigers and Deers which are almost centuries old. The naturalists and drives are master story tellers of the jungle. It was year 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then Conservation programs are quite active in this forest. Therefore it is here you feel that this forest is still untouched and has lot to offer in terms of flora, fauna and other vegetations. You would realize this when you would see the jungle chicken and fowl moving around completely unmindful of your presence. It is one of the well-maintained National Parks in Asia, and a major attraction for avid wildlife buffs all over the world.
Kanha boasts of unending list of mammals. Some species have found here are large cattle Gaur, Sambar- Largest Indian deer, Only four-horned antelope - Chausinga, Flying Squirrel - Petaurista philippensis (Elliot)which is quite nocturnal in nature. Other frequent visitors include the Nilgai antelope, the sloth bear, the dhole - Indian wild dog, and an occasional panther. Some 200 species of birds inhabit the park, that include the cattle egret, black ibis, hawk eagle, and the red-wattled lapwing.
Kanha has object of desire for Historians also. Shravantal is an old, water body in the central Kanha meadows, which is related to Epic of Ramayana. As per the tale - Shravan was passing through this forest enroute pilgrimage with his parents. They stopped at this water body for quenching their thirst. King Dashrath was hunting nearby and heard the sound of the Shravan's Pitcher. Dashrath was expert in sound shooting and could shoot impeccably without looking at the subject. He mistakenly took Shravan for a deer and killed him. When he realized his mistake he went to Shravan's parents with water and they died on the spot when they came to know that Dashrath killed their son. As per legend there is "Shravan Chita" where dead-body of Shravan was cremated. Similarly, there is place called "Dashratha Machaan" from which King Dashratha shot down Shravan mistaking him for a deer.
Morning game drive, after breakfast depart for Bandhavgarh, 250kms, 6 hours drive, Evening relax and overnight at Tiger Den Resort.
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight Jungle Lodge.
Saving the best for the North. Bandhavgarh national Park lies in the North Eastern border of Madhya Pradesh and northern edges of the Satpura Mountain Ranges. This park contains 32 hills and a Natural fort in the centre. Fresh Air of Mountain and blissful aroma of Sai, Dhobin, Saja and Sal trees. Add open jeep in the early morning mist following the yellow and black stripes as the early rays of sun trying to show the way.
Such is the experience at the Bandhavgarh National park. One of the Permanent address of the Royal Bengal tiger.
The national park is mainly known for its tiger population. This is the place where famous White Tigers of Rewa were discoveredThe White tigers were found in state of Rewa and last white tiger Mohun is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa. The other wild attractions in the park include Nilgai, Chausingha,Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar, a Fox and a Jackal. The reptile population in the park includes cobras, karaits, vipers, ratsnakes, pythons, lizards and turtles. The two primate species - the rhesus macaque and the Hanuman langur - inhabit the Bandhavgarh Park.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning & Evening Jeep drive in the park. Overnight In Bandhavgarh.
If Historians love to eat the stories and folktales then Bandhavgarh has to be their main course.
Bandhavgarh has been a center of human activity and settlement for over 2000 years. There are references of Bandhavgarh in the ancient books like the Narad-Panch Ratra and the Shiva Purana. Legend has it that Lord Rama, hero of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, stopped at Bandhavgarh on his way back to his homeland after defeating the demon King Ravana of Lanka. Nala the architect - par excellence, who had engineered a bridge between the isles of Lanka and the mainland, are said to have built Bandhavgarh's fort. Later Rama handed it over this fort to his brother Lakshmana who became known as Bandhavdhish "The Lord of the Fort". Lakshmana is the particular God of the fort and is regularly worshipped in a temple there.
The oldest sign of habitation in the park are caves dug into the sandstone to the north of the fort. Several contain Brahmi inscriptions dating from the 1st century B.C. Various dynasties have ruled the fort - Maghas, Vakatakas, Chandelas and the Baghels. The Baghel Kings, the direct ancestors of the present Royal family of Rewa, established their dynasty at Bandhavgarh in the 12th century. It remained their capital till 1617 and then it moved to Rewa, 75 miles (120Kms) to the north. Without royal patronage Bandhavgarh became more and more deserted royal hunting reserve. This helped to preserve the forest and its wildlife, although the Maharajas made full use of their rights.
Bandhavgarh is justifiably famous for its Tigers, but it has a wide range of other game. The undergrowth is not as dense as in some northern terai forests, but the best time to see the park inhabitants is still the summer months when water becomes more scarce and the undergrowth dies back.
Morning after breakfast drive to Khajuraho airport top board a flight to New Delhi at 1400 hrs. Arrive New Delhi at 1600 hrs and transfer to hotel. Overnight in New Delhi.
Morning: A Visit to old Delhi and Cycle Rickshaw ride are synonymous and must do things when visiting Delhi. The heart of Delhi which beats with hustle and bustle of people at work. You would realize that work is worship in this part of the world. So many people engrossed and unmindful of your presence. However you would get their glimpses of churning butter, chopping fresh vegetables and hand grounding of Indian Spices. If you are lucky you can see the rotis - Indian Bread, expertly being made on Chulha.
Afternoon: Visit New Delhi, seeing the Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century and India Gate - the war memorial. Enjoy the Lutyen's Delhi and Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings.
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board a flight back home. | 2019-04-18T19:28:25 | https://naturesafariindia.com/15-days-land-of-the-tiger-itinerary |
This mind blowing mansion is located in Whitby Estates, one of the most prestigious area in West Vancouver. This brand new residence boasts spectacular 180 degree marvelous ocean and city views from all three levels and a private golf backyard. This absolutely stunning masterpiece architecture is custom designed, provides with luxurious interior, exquisite building materials, superior technology. Elegant and bright living and family room, high-end kitchen with Thermidor appliances, rich hardwood flooring, luxurious carpets, marble and quartz countertops throughout. Landscaping and irrigation system, outdoor fire pit and BBQ with outdoor mini golf. Beyond your imagination in every detail! Open house on Sat & Sun 2-4pm, March 24 & 25. | 2019-04-24T21:50:55 | http://www.sheikhy.com/Properties.php/Details/220/1348-whitby-road-west-vancouver-bc |
The Deosai National Park is located in between Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang and Astore Valley, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, the majority of which falls in Skardu district.
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Please join us for tea and lamingtons to launch the exhibition Ethel Hoskins Hayton - A Woman of Many Hats with special guests including curator Dr Ika Willis and artist Darian Zam. Bring your own stories of Ethel, or come along to learn more about this local legend.
Ethel Hoskins Hayton immigrated to Wollongong from England in 1930, at the age of sixteen, and on her death in 1988 was described as ‘Wollongong’s most outstanding citizen’. A professional journalist and author, she helped found the city’s Art Gallery and University. She was involved in a huge number of local organizations, and closely connected to local communities of artists, journalists, activists, migrants and scholars. | 2019-04-23T18:32:58 | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exhibition-launch-ethel-hoskins-hayton-a-woman-of-many-hats-tickets-59030624186 |
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Historical fact: Medina sandstone cobbles are used at Buckingham Palace.
Mined from WNY quarries and reclaimed from streets in Buffalo, New York, these cobbles range in color from red to gray to tan. They are approximately 6.5” thick and randomly sized. These cobbles have many purposes. They can be used for building facades, retaining walls as well as paving. | 2019-04-18T16:21:44 | https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=344c4c0f6d4f98223732e6857&id=67c5443dd3 |
Embarking on an SEO strategy isn’t a quick tactic to get your website ranking tomorrow. It is a strategic and long-term marketing plan. So, when you spend so much time and effort in getting all your cards lined up to ensure your online visibility is as good as it can be, to find out there are elements that are bringing down your efforts can be disheartening.
As most of us understand, there is no magic trick to getting a first page ranking. There are complex algorithms that change from time to time not to mention all the different on-page and off-page tactics that are to be used to convince a search engine of your site’s authority.
SEO should be a long term strategy.
If you’ve put in the hard work, but wondering why you aren’t ranking as well as you should be, then you’ve come to the right place. However, there is no need to worry. All your efforts most likely haven’t been for nothing. There are few tweaks that you can make to get you strategy working for you.
This is a key reason why many people give up on their SEO efforts. They aren’t seeing the results they expected and therefore think their time is best spent on other marketing activities.
Firstly, have you ever gone to a website and found it was taking ages for a page to load? If so, did you wait patiently while the page loaded or did you exit the page and try another site? Most likely, you did the latter.
When visitors get fed up waiting for a webpage to load they exit the site, which in turn impacts the site’s bounce rate. When you have a high bounce rate this tells search engines that your site isn’t operating as well as it should be and therefore impacts your ranking.
If your website is taking too long to load this will impact your bounce rate.
Secondly, Google has mentioned in the past that page speed does impact your ranking factors. The key factor is that Google’s main priority is to give searchers the most accurate results in the fastest amount of time. It seems that Google is paying more attention to page speed regarding ranking and it doesn’t look like it’s going to go away any time soon.
A fast website helps the visitor find what they need in the quickest amount of time, which helps with user experience and encourages them to return to the website in the future.
Ideally, a site should load within 3-4 seconds.
When you have this type of page loading speed, this will help with your SEO strategy because you will start to rank better, get more page visits and ultimately more conversions because people are able to reliably land on your site.
Using a tool such as Pingdom’s website speed test can tell you how long it takes for your page to load. If you site is running a little slow, then you can take a look at compressing your image sizes, and removing unnecessary plugins or code from your site.
Slow loading websites are never fun.
The biggest culprit is normally image file sizes or having a video or banner that takes up large amounts of loading time. Sometime’s these types of issues are a bit difficult for the average person to fix due to lack of technical skills.
However, if you can at least pin point that your site speed is lagging, you can then take this issue to your web developer with your suggested solutions and they can get to the bottom of this for you.
A breadcrumb is a series of links on your website pages that helps the user experience in terms of navigating your website. These can easily be created with some code or if you’re using WordPress, a plugin such as breadcrumb NavXT can do the trick.
This won’t normally impact your online ranking efforts too much, but it’s a small fix that may help the user experience of your website, which always helps with increasing your SEO.
It allows your visitor to see where they are on your website and the logical sequence in which they arrived there and where they may like to go next.
Is there a logical sequence on your website?
Sometimes a visitor can arrive on your page and wonder how this connects to what you offer and where it sits in the scheme of things. Visitors get impatient online. So if you reduce negative encounters on your website you will reduce your bounce rate.
The visitor understands the layout of your website and how to navigate to different levels, without going away from your website.
They are subtle. They won’t overwhelm the visitor or take up too much space on your website.
The visitor can look at different pages and content on your website easier and faster.
Breadcrumbs are easy to implement and for the most part you don’t need a technical background to get these running on your website.
You probably won't need an expert to help you implement breadcrumbs.
Search engines are all about great content and a website that is easy to navigate and understand. Breadcrumbs essential to making your website navigation more logical, so this is a key reason why it is ideal for SEO.
Breadcrumbs can help search engines see how one page relates to another, and what pages are of most importance. For the pages that are most important, focus your breadcrumb efforts on these. The key is to ensure these pages are optimised to the best of their ability. Ensure you have the right keywords, optmised images, the right descriptions and the right amount of content.
When naming a permanent link structure, in other words, the URLS for each page, ensure they are simple and keyword focused.
Your URL structure is very important for your SEO.
There are some simple guidelines to follow when addressing your permanent link structure, for example, you can use hyphens to separate words to make them easier to understand and read. Also, the shorter the URL the better – it is cleaner and easier to use when conducting your back link strategy.
Remember, using keywords are ideal, but keyword stuffing is not. Don’t go overboard, but simply, use keywords to describe the content of your page. Also, another big error is using random numbers or symbols in your URL structure.
To search engines, having illogical URLS like this doesn’t help with the navigation of your website and doesn’t tell search engines about the content of your site. It almost flags your page as “spammy”.
There is more to your content then just using the right keywords and having a suitable amount of words per page. There are also headings you need to consider. Most of us know what a heading is, but it’s about ensuring that you are formatting this in your website.
For example, your top heading is called an H1. This is one of the most important areas on your page for SEO and keywords. Make sure you use H1 tags for the title and have your keyword within this.
Your H1 needs to have a keyword in it.
Next is to look at your H2 and H3 tags. These are essentially your “subheadings”. These should also feature keywords where possible and for user experience they should be bold, making your page easier to read.
Be careful not to use H2 tags for all your subheadings. You should then move onto H3 etc. Under these subheadings, ensure your paragraphs aren’t too large. Content under subheadings are meant to provide bite sized pieces of information so the reader can easily digest your content.
Last but not least, ensure your font size and colour is easy to read. Most people don’t realise that font is a key culprit for people leaving a website and increasing the bounce rate. Check what your font looks like on multiple devices.
When it comes to formatting, a rule of thumb is to always remember user experience. Put yourself in the position of a visitor. Are you making your site as easy to read, follow and navigate as possible?
External links are links from another site that link to your site. For example, this could in the form of online directories or blog sites. Although this is great SEO strategy, you need to ensure that these links are coming from sites that have authority and aren’t spam.
You can check whether your link is on credible sites by checking the website’s Alexa rating. The lower Alexa rating a site has, the more authority it has.
Make sure the website's linking to your page aren't spam.
Also, it’s important you have a clear record of all your external links.
Every 3 months or so, you can go back to these sites and ensure there are no broken links. For example, your page could have been taken down or the website no longer exists.
It’s important to also remember to never use any “black hat” SEO tactics, such as buying or selling links. Search engines no longer accept this kind of online tactic and will penalise your search ranking for this.
If you have a blog with a comments section, it’s also ideal to place this section as “no follow”. That way your site isn’t impacted by these links.
Most of us have been on a website where we have clicked on a webpage and have been confronted with the 404 page error. This error appears when the page that you were looking for no longer exits.
We have all seen the 404-page error before.
As you can imagine, this isn’t great for user experience.
Make sure your website doesn’t have broken links such as these. If you’re using WordPress there are free plugins that automatically notify you if you have any broken links. 404 page errors can happen on your website for a range of reasons. Common reasons can be that URLs have been updated but original links are still on pages throughout the site.
Sometimes a page is moved to a different section on a website, but the original URL wasn’t redirected. If you do have a 404 page error, make sure you state what happened to the page and what the user should do next. This will help prevent the visitor from leaving your site.
Also, take into account the design of the page. If your 404 error page looks completely different from the rest of your site, then it can come across as spam or scare visitors into thinking they may have clicked on a virus.
Google now expects most sites to be mobile friendly. If your website is not, it is about time you look at this upgrade as this will have an impact on your site’s ranking.
In today’s modern world, many searches are now done via mobile or tablet. From taking a look at reviews, watching videos, making an online booking or making a purchase online, many of us are now using our smartphones.
More and more people are using their mobiles to search for things.
If anything, you should want the user experience of your site to be a smooth one. If your site isn’t “responsive” then more than likely your visitors will leave your site as quickly as they entered it.
If it is time that you change your site to a mobile friendly design, the first thing to look at is understand how your site will look on different devices, for example, the difference between iPhone and Android.
What might look good on one mobile may not on another.
Also, different web browsers will also show your site in different ways on mobile. For example, on Safari your homepage banner may look like it is suppose to, but on Chrome it may be cut off or a different shape.
If you are creating a website yourself, the main thing is to try and stick to a simple template and not add too many unique features.
If your website’s SEO strategy is not performing to how you think it should, take the time to go through this checklist and make any necessary adjustments.
There are 7 things you should always look at. Remember to check your website’s loading time, ensure user experience and navigation by implementing breadcrumbs, clean up any messy permanent link structures, get your headings formatted, check external and internal links and ensure your website is mobile friendly.
Are there any other factors that you think will hinder your SEO efforts? Please let us know in the comments below! We would love to hear your opinion. | 2019-04-26T11:48:33 | https://www.seoshark.com.au/factors-hindering-seo-efforts/ |
Halloween can sometimes be a challenge when you have a child who has autism and sensory-challenges; many of the typical Halloween costumes involve scratchy velcro and uncomfortable masks that simply won’t work.
Luckily, there are some great sensory-friendly Halloween costume ideas for kids with autism these days. Whether you’re a crafty mom looking for a simple homemade idea or prefer an inexpensive no-DIY-required idea, I’ve got you covered here!
First things first, what does your child want to wear? Does he or she have a favorite character or item they want to dress up to be? They’ll likely be more willing to wear a costume if it matches their idea. Of course, sometimes kids may be VERY specific and it can be tough to meet expectations.
There are many different hoodie options available now from favorite characters (think Spiderman, Ninja Turtles, or Trolls) to career-type hoodies, like a firefighter. Your child can wear the hoodie with or without the hood on, plus if you live in a colder climate, hoodies are great for layering.
Hoodies are easy to find (from Target to Amazon) and usually inexpensive. And as a bonus, your child can enjoy wearing their hoodie over and over even after Halloween is past.
Go for regular clothes with a theme. Let your child choose a shirt, socks, hat, etc. with the same or similar theme. Easy peasy! And like a hoodie, it can be worn again and again to get more bang for your buck.
Autism mom, Danelle, used regular clothes to create a fun “Where’s Waldo” costume for her son.
LeAnn’s daughter went trick-or-treating as an 80s aerobic instructor. She wore pretty much normal clothes, yet is still super cute and clearly ‘in costume’ for Halloween!
If the costume has scratchy velcro or seams that aren’t comfortable for your child, but it’s otherwise perfect, have them wear leggings &/or soft clothes underneath as a buffer. Plus this helps with warmth if you are in a cold climate.
There are many easy DIY sensory-friendly Halloween costume ideas for kids with autism. Just check out these brilliant creations from autism moms! They range in DIY-ability but most are very simple and easy-to-make!
and she put together a simple DIY costume for him.
I love her creative ideas and it’s so special to make Halloween a family tradition.
Who says a mask is required? Those masks can be awkward and uncomfortable to wear even without sensory issues. Let your child pick out their favorite costume and forget the mask. Or substitute a fun hat (if they like it). Plus many costumes can be found that don’t need a mask to begin with.
Pajamas are another regular clothes-item that often comes in fun characters and themes. Let your child pick their favorite PJs and keep it simple!
There are a few fun glow-in-the-dark PJs that would be quite fun and comfortable to wear during trick-or-treating!
Try using a couple simple Halloween accessories to spruce up whatever normal clothes your child wants to wear. From a Halloween hat to a sweatshirt to even something as simple as a Halloween necklace, there are some very easy ideas you can try.
Primary.com is a site that offers tagless clothing. While I have not shopped there myself (and am not affiliated with them), they were highly recommended to me by a fellow autism mom.
I hope these simple ideas have inspired you in finding a sensory-friendly Halloween costume for your child who has autism. There are MANY options available to you.
Most of all, have fun with your child and enjoy making your own special Halloween memories with him or her! | 2019-04-20T06:44:20 | https://livingwellmom.com/sensory-friendly-halloween-costume-ideas-kids-with-autism/ |
As a result of his election as president of AFEP (French association of private enterprises) on May 9, 2017, Laurent Burelle will leave Wendel's Supervisory Board as of the end of the May 18, 2017 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
Mr. Burelle has decided to step down from several positions, including his membership of Wendel's Supervisory Board, so as to devote the time necessary to Compagnie Plastic Omnium, of which he is Chairman & CEO, as well as to his new position as President of AFEP.
Consequently, the seventh resolution of Wendel's May 18 Shareholders' Meeting, regarding the renewal of Mr. Burelle's appointment, has become null and void and will not be submitted to a vote.
Wendel wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Burelle for his commitment and considerable contribution to Wendel's Supervisory Board.
After Wendel's Shareholders' Meeting, and subject to the approval of the resolutions for appointment and renewal of Board members, Wendel's Supervisory Board will be composed of 12 members, including five women, five independent members and one member representing employees, as in 2016.
The proportion of women on the Supervisory Board in 2017 will be 45%, already exceeding in 2017 the 40% objective set by law. The proportion of independent members on the Board (45%) will also exceed the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF code (33.33%).
Wendel is one of Europe's leading listed investment firms. The Group invests in Europe, North America and Africa in companies that are leaders in their field, such as Bureau Veritas, Saint-Gobain, Cromology, Stahl, IHS, Constantia Flexibles and Allied Universal. Wendel plays an active role as industry shareholder in these companies. It implements long-term development strategies, which involve boosting growth and margins of companies so as to enhance their leading market positions. Through Oranje-Nassau Développement, which brings together opportunities for investment in growth, diversification and innovation, Wendel is also a shareholder of exceet in Germany, Mecatherm in France, Nippon Oil Pump in Japan, Saham Group, SGI Africa and Tsebo in Africa and CSP Technologies in the United States. | 2019-04-26T10:17:01 | http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/12/984316/0/en/WENDEL-Laurent-Burelle-to-leave-Wendel-s-Supervisory-Board-after-the-May-18-2017-Shareholders-Meeting.html?f=22&fvtc=5&fvtv=41419394 |
Is it really possible for there to be a one-world government, economy, and religion as the Bible speaks of? When I was going through my formal theological training 20 years ago, I have to admit that I really never saw the probability of some of the things spoken of in the Book of Revelation happening in my lifetime. I thought it was impossible in the world as we knew it in the 90s to ever see a one-world government, or economy, or religion. There were just too many factors that made that type of scenario impossible. Fast forward to the year 2009, and we now live in a world that is ripe for the emergence of a one-world government, economy, and religion.
One of the most difficult things to do is to take that unseen faith in Christ and make it real in our day-to-day lives. Probably the one area the church has failed greater than any other, a huge reason for people not going to church regularly, is its lack of relevance in people’s daily lives. A pastor can stand in the pulpit on Sunday and preach the most theologically-sound sermon ever delivered, but unless he is able to connect with the “person in the pew” it has little impact. The reality is, the “person in the pew” is looking for something to apply to their daily life. They are looking for something to help them through the real-life struggles they are facing. They are looking for a way to make their faith REAL in their very real lives each day.
BUT THOSE MESSAGES NEED TO SOMEHOW TIE BACK TO THE DAILY LIVES OF THE PEOPLE HEARING THEM, AND HOW THEY CAN MAKE THEIR FAITH IN CHRIST REAL IN THEIR LIVES EACH DAY!
Another issue that comes into play are people, saved and lost, who “have heard it all a million times.” This goes back into making the Gospel relevant to the person who hears it, making the Truth of God’s Word applicable to a person’s daily life. I am afraid some who know the Lord, who have gone to church faithfully Sunday after Sunday, have still never made the connection in taking their faith in Christ and making it applicable to their daily lives. Most people who are lost and have rejected the Gospel, in many cases have rejected it because they could never understand how it could make their life different NOW.
My friend, our faith in Christ is not just an eternal insurance policy, it is how we are to live our lives every second of every day, RIGHT NOW! That is where so many Believers fall short in their walk with the Lord, making that unseen faith in Christ real in their day-to-day lives, finding that connection between their faith in the Lord and all of the real-life struggles and battles they face during this journey through life. Too many of God’s children live defeated lives because they have never learned how to tap into the power that resides within them.
It is like the end of that classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” If you remember, after the Wizard’s balloon left without her, Glenda the good witch told Dorothy that she had the power to go home all along in her ruby slippers, she simply didn’t know how to tap into that power. That is the same as a Believer who has the Holy Spirit of the living God residing within them from the moment they accepted Christ as their Savior. Unless you purposely tap into that great power, it will simply sit there unused.
Another reason people fail to make their faith real in their daily lives is by not accepting God’s Word for what it is. It is our final authority in all matters. God has given us so many wonderful and precious promises in His Word for us to hold onto and stand on in our hour of need. Far too often we read the words, we understand the words, but we fail to apply those words to our life. This is not just another book, it is the LIVING WORD OF GOD! There is great power in God’s Word. Applying God’s Word to your daily life is the guide to how we make our faith in Him real in our daily lives.
I want to share with you today that if you know the Lord as your Savior, you have the power of the Holy Spirit residing within you and the promises of God’s Word to guide you. The only thing you now lack is…TRUST. You either don’t, or won’t trust God with your life. You have failed to make your faith real in your daily life because you don’t or won’t trust God with it. You aren’t willing to fully surrender your life to Him and are trying to hold onto what you have already given to Him when you accepted Christ as your Savior, your life. The fact is, if you really believe it, you will live it. The rubber meets the road regarding our faith not in what we say but in how we life each moment of each day.
WE MAKE OUR FAITH REAL IN HOW WE LIVE OUR LIFE EACH DAY!
I realize the struggle most people have in trying to make their faith real in their daily lives. The key is to follow God’s Word, to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit, and to trust the Lord enough to live a surrendered life for HIM each day. IT REALLY WORKS! OUR FAITH IS REAL!
I love you and care about you so much..Your faith is applicable to every situation, every decision, every moment of your life. You should never live even one second outside of your faith. Live it every second of every day. The amazing thing is, as you do this day after ay, week after week, month after month, year after year, it will become natural and instinctive to live your faith 24/7.
For those who have never made the choice to follow Christ, have heard the “story” many times but never responded, let me challenge you. Faith in Christ is not just about where you will spend eternity, but also about your life NOW! You will never know the true peace, the true joy, the true abundance of this life, you will never fulfill your God-given purpose during this life unless you come to know Jesus as your personal Savior. All of the answers, all of the hope there is in this life come from that relationship with Christ and no other way. Faith in Christ is NOT just some unseen, mysterious, blind leap in the dark hope, but something tangible that we can experience every moment of this life and for all eternity.
Of course, as people get older, their rebellion does not cease, and often increases. Adults make the choice to break the law, get involved in illicit sexual affairs of every kind in and out of marriage, “escape” through drugs, alcohol, gambling, and a whole host of other addictions that people become enslaved to, not to mention just living in such a selfish way that others get hurt through their choices. Even those in their golden years still live in rebellion in a multitude of ways.
The point I am making today is that because of the sin nature we are all born with, living our lives in rebellion is “natural” and something we all must fight all the time. The reality is, most people choose NOT to fight their rebellion, giving in to their natural desires to do what they want, when they want, and how they want, regardless of the consequences. So many simply choose to just give in to their rebellious nature and don’t even care what the consequences of that rebellion will be.
Of course, this includes a persons spiritual life as well. The first sin was the sin of pride, satan deciding that he wanted to be God. It was an act of rebellion for God’s creation to try and supplant the Creator. God created man with free will. The free will to obey Him or the free will to rebel against Him. Man had ONE RULE to follow in the Garden, ONE! Sadly for us and all mankind, Adam decided to rebel against the one rule God gave him, and thus sin entered into the human condition, and as a byproduct of sin, that rebellious nature we all fight.
Because of man’s broken relationship with God his Creator, his rebellion extended to his spiritual life as well. He no longer honored and revered God, but saw God as the “rule maker.” Man, of course, not wanting to follow any rules, found it easier to simply act like God didn’t exist. God gave man His Word so His creation would know how to live this life in victory. Again, man had no desire to follow anyone’s rules, even God’s, so he quickly dismissed God’s Book.
THE ETERNAL MISTAKE MEN MAKE IS THIS. YOU CAN GO THROUGH THIS LIFE ACTING LIKE GOD DOESN’T EXIST SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO FOLLOW GOD’S RULES, BUT WHAT SATAN FORGETS TO TELL YOU IS THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL DIE AND AT THAT MOMENT GUESS WHAT? YOU WILL BE STANDING BEFORE GOD YOUR CREATOR TO BE JUDGED! YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BY GOD WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!
One of the things that drives me every day is knowing that those who are living their lives in rebellion to God, living their lives without Christ, will die at any moment and be judged by God for their sins and cast into hell for all eternity. THAT IS THE REAL FATE OF MEN WHO DIE WITHOUT JESUS! This is not a game. Death is final and there are no second chances. Those who die without Christ are destined to spend eternity in a place created for satan and the fallen angels who followed him. ETERNAL PUNISHMENT IS NOT A SPANKING, OR BEING GROUNDED, OR BEING EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL, OR BEING PUT IN JAIL…IT IS FOR ETERNITY!!!
I am saddened by those I encounter every day who have decided to listen to the lies of satan that there is no God, or that they can live however they want and God doesn’t care. Saddened by those who listen to the lies of satan that the Bible is not God’s Word, thinking if they deny what that Book is, they don’t have to follow it. Saddened by those who have been so blinded by the lies of satan they can’t even begin to comprehend the fact that the moment they die they will be standing before God their Creator to be judged. Saddened because I know those who buy into these lies will be spending all eternity in hell!
How often do we look to the Lord in our time of need, and once things are going better, seem to forget He even exists. When the pressure is on, when the world is crashing down around us, we will usually turn to God for help. We will usually turn to God to save us from, in most cases, the consequences of our own rebellion. God is faithful and loves us, and as things start to get better, we often forget His name.
So many days I address the problems and struggles of every day life with you. Most days, I focus on how to get through the storms of life and be victorious. But today I want to focus on those times when things are NOT going bad. Those times when you are NOT in the midst of a storm or crisis.
Just as we need to turn to God in our hour of need, so we need to turn to God in our hour of blessing. It is usually those times of blessing that we end up getting in trouble because it is in the hour of blessing we often forget God. If you have ever listened to anything I have told you, listen to this.
IT IS USUALLY IN OUR HOUR OF BLESSING THAT WE END UP GETTING IN TROUBLE, BECAUSE IT IS IN OUR HOUR OF BLESSING THAT WE OFTEN FORGET GOD!!!
This is a very simple word for you today. It is not complicated. It is a simple warning for God to NEVER forget the Lord your God. Most of you are not in the middle of any great crisis and your life is going well. Many of you are enjoying the Lord’s blessings in your life. Again I tell you. Don’t forget God in the good times.
I have always used those seasons of blessing to try and focus even harder on my intimate daily relationship with the Lord because there are always going to be problems and challenges in this life. I have tried to strengthen myself in those seasons of rest so that when the storms do come, and they will come, I am better prepared to handle them. You might call it preventive spiritual maintenance.
I love you and care for you and am praying for you. My prayer for you today is that you will recognize your daily need for the Lord no matter how bad things may be presently, or how great things may be. Focus on Him each and every day. Let Him be the center of your life in the good times and the difficult times. He loves you, blesses you because of His love for you, and wants you to never ever forget that He is your God. Don’t forget Him.
I will never forget a September evening 3 years ago. I was in bed getting ready for my night’s sleep. Because of my crazy schedule, my main sleeping hours each day are from around 7-11 p.m. in the evening. I was flipping though the various cable news stations to catch up on some of the day’s news before going to sleep and stopped on MSNBC and their coverage of a problem with a Jet Blue flight from Los Angeles to New York. As I watched this drama unfold over the next several hours with the lives of 139 passengers plus the crew hanging in the balance, I was thinking to myself, what do you do while you are waiting to possibly die?
Jet Blue flight 292 took off from the Burbank Airport for New York’s JFK Airport. Shortly after taking off, the pilot became aware that the front landing gear had not retracted properly after take-off, and was not only stuck in the “down” position, but the wheels were turned sideways at a 90-degree angle. After consulting with all of the various mechanics and FAA people, they decided to go into a holding pattern for several hours to burn off most of the fuel since the plane was full in order to make the cross- country flight. After most of the fuel was burned off, they would then make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport since they had the longest runway to attempt such a landing and a full compliment of emergency ground personnel and equipment to handle whatever would happen to the plane and its passengers upon landing.
Over the course of the several hours the plane was in its holding pattern burning off the excess fuel, a plethora of aviation specialists were giving their insight as to the possible scenarios in making the emergency landing. The consensus seemed to be that when the plane landed and the malfunctioning front landing gear hit the runway, it would most likely snap off leaving the plane to skid to a stop with the front part of the plane on its belly. The other real possibility was that because the wheels were locked down at a 90-degree angle, once the front landing gear hit the runway, the plane would jerk hard to the left and possibly flip over. Either way, it was going to be a very dangerous and perilous time when they finally brought this huge Airbus down on the runway.
As the evening unfolded, it was finally time for the emergency landing of the Jet Blue plane at LAX. A whole assortment of emergency and rescue equipment was on hand along with a well-trained group of over 100 brave men and women who train just for these incidents were standing by prepared for whatever may happen. The pilot slowly brought the plane down on the runway on the main landing gears under the wings, keeping the nose of the plane up as long as possible. Finally, the moment came to lower the nose down onto the crippled landing gear.
Instead of the landing gear snapping off as many experts predicted, plumes of smoke came from the tires as they were literally burning up from the friction of being at a 90-degree angle to the direction the plane was heading. With the plane maintaining a perfectly straight line, the tires burned up and the plane was literally rolling down the runway on the metal landing gear that once held the tires in place. With sparks flying for hundreds of yards, the plane finally came to a complete stop in tact with everyone on board safe. It was a perfect landing and the best outcome anyone could have prayed for! The pilot and cockpit crew did a masterful job. No doubt the hand of God was on that plane and those inside.
Throughout this human drama, I thought about the passengers on board this ill-fated flight. One of the unique features of Jet Blue Airlines is that every seat has a miniature television that is hooked into a satellite system so they can watch real time cable programming. In interviews with some passengers after they reached the ground, it was learned that many on board were actually watching the MSNBC coverage of what was happening to their plane. It must have been surreal to be on board this distressed plane, watching the news coverage of what was actually happening to you. So the crew on board and the passengers were fully aware of what was going on, what the experts were saying about the different scenarios that could unfold when they made their emergency landing, and no doubt, death had to be a very real issue each one was contemplating.
One of the points I make often is the fact that tomorrow is promised to none of us. Each day is truly a gift from God. The reality is those people who boarded that flight in Burbank had no other thought other than in a few hours they would be in New York City. People wake up every day and get in their cars, go through their normal daily routines, thinking about what they have to do next, making plans for tomorrow, simply living life. For some, they never get to that next meeting or appointment, for some, there is no tomorrow.
Life is fragile my friend. It is over before we ever expect it to be. That is why we not only need to live each day to its fullest, but make sure that each day we are living for the Lord. When our brief journey through life is over, the only things that will matter for all eternity are those things we did for the Kingdom. Our purpose in this life is to serve and glorify Him. That is why each day we must focus on making sure that in the midst of living our life, we fulfill our purpose by finding ways to serve the Lord throughout the day.
I love you and care about you so much. Events like the Jet Blue flight drive home the reality of how fragile life is, how quick it can be over. I imagine that there were lots of people praying on that airplane. Probably people praying that hadn’t prayed in a long time. I hope there was someone bold enough during those long, tense hours while those people were waiting to possibly die, that stood up and shared with the passengers and crew on board that death is not the end and that if they would make the decision to accept Christ into their hearts and life by faith, no matter what happened to that plane they would be in His loving arms for all eternity.
My friend, God’s desire is that none be lost, that all come to repentance. As you read these words today I want to ask you if you have the assurance this moment that if you died today you would be forever with Jesus. If you don’t have that assurance, if you aren’t 100% certain that when you die you will be forever with the Lord, now, this moment, you can settle that issue for all eternity. If you would like to accept Jesus Christ into your heart and life by faith, then pray right now, ask God to open your heart, and go to this link: http://www.liveprayer.com/bdy_salvatn.html Read the words, pray the prayer, and never doubt again where your eternal home will be!
In closing, let me ask you the question I posed at the beginning. What do you do while you are waiting to possibly die? The reality is, we are ALL waiting to die. Death is an inevitable part of this journey called life. That is why what we do each day is so important. If you don’t know Jesus as your Savior, then I would encourage you to pray and seek Him out. He loves you, He died for you, and He wants to have an intimate, personal, and everlasting relationship with you. If you do know Christ as your Savior, then let me encourage you to get busy serving Him. That is what God has called us to do. I know while I am waiting to die, I am doing my best each day to share the Truth of God’s Word and the hope and love of Jesus Christ with the hurting and lost in this world What are you doing?
MUSLIM PRAYER MEETING IN WASHINGTON TODAY! As I shared with you in last Friday’s Devotional, today over 50,000 Muslims will descend on our nations capitol for a prayer rally. My prayer is that the images of 50,000 plus people praying to their false god “allah,” will wake up Christians. This is NOT a Muslim nation, though that is the stated goal of Islam. Their imaginary god “allah” is not the answer to the problems of this nation, the GOD OF THE BIBLE IS! Let this event today be a wake up call to all who call Christ Lord, that time is short and our only hope is to see this nation repent and turn back to the one true God of the Bible and faith in Christ!!!
The God of the Bible is NOT the same as “allah” of Islam!!! Today, I need to dispel the colossal error so many, including our President, make in thinking that God, THE CREATOR, the God of the Bible, is the same as “allah” of the false religion of Islam. Let me insure you understand something at the very start. There is only one God and that is the God of the Bible. “Allah,” is actually the imaginary god created out of the deranged mind of Mohammed when he dreamed up this false religion we know of as Islam 1400 years ago. Allah is nothing but a poor imitation and rip-off of THE GOD and is no more real than Harry Potter is!!! When you study the attributes of the God of the Bible and of allah, it is clear and obvious these are NOT the same person!
Sadly, a Catholic bishop in the Netherlands is asking churches in that country to use the name allah for God to “ease tensions between Muslims and Christians.” You have go to be kidding me!!! I expect this type of foolish thinking from politicians and people of the world, but from a priest? I have a better idea for this dear bishop. Why not tell Muslims to start using the name God for allah since God is real and allah is not!!! Let me help educate this bishop about Islam. Tensions will never be eased between Muslims and Christians since they consider Christians infidels and are commanded in the book Mohammed wrote to kill all infidels! Islam is not interested in easing tensions, it is about death to all who refuse to believe Mohammed’s fantasies!
It is critical that when we are talking with someone and use the name “God,” we call Him the “God of the Bible.” That way, there will not be any confusion to those we are talking to, who you are talking about. Because we are a nation where people are free to worship whatever god they want, and with the influx in the past 100 years of people from every corner of the globe who have brought their false gods with them , not to mention the aggressive marketing and recruiting campaigns by every cult known to the world, simply saying, “God,” is not good enough. That is why you need to start making it a practice in your day-to-day conversation to call God, the God of the Bible.
I am aware of the various names that the Bible calls God by, but there are many false religions in the world that use all of the various names we have for God. There is no way to say, “God,” and be 100% positive everyone understands which god you are speaking about unless you call Him the GOD OF THE BIBLE. Also, when you hear someone use the name God, DO NOT just assume they are talking about the God of the Bible!
I want to expose, for you right now, one of the politically-correct traps that many Christians have fallen into, and it needs to stop now. It is a subtle trap of satan that they have fallen into so they don’t offend anyone. I think it is comical that satan has no problem offending Christians every moment of every day, yet we are supposed to be sensitive to people’s “feelings.” Let me tell you right now, if you are REALLY sensitive to people ‘s feelings, you will tell them the truth of God’s Word so that they don’t perish for eternity.
Many high-profile Christians who talk to large audiences of Christians and non-Christians, those in the public arena, will use the name of God. I have no doubt they are speaking of the God of the Bible. I have no doubt that their Christian listeners understand they are referring to the God of the Bible. But I also have no doubt that those non-Christians hear the name God and believe it to be whatever false god thy may believe in. I can guarantee you when a Muslim hears the name, “God,” he is thinking of allah. Allah is no more the God of the Bible than Mickey Mouse is. They are both fictional characters! I can guarantee you that when a Mormon hears the name, “God,” he is thinking of the god of Mormon theology. The god of the Mormon cult is no more the God of the Bible than Jesus and Lucifer are brothers as that cult believes!
I have a secret to share with you today. The people in this world are looking for hope. The people in this world are searching for answers. The people in this world as just waiting for someone to show them the way. THE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD ARE HUNGRY FOR JESUS!!!
I can honestly say that never before in nearly 20 years of ministry, have I been as excited and encouraged as I am today. Each day, approximately 1/3 of the nearly 2.4 million people worldwide that we reach through Liveprayer.com are not Christians, or going to church. They are just normal people trying to get through the day to day trials of life, and realize that there MUST be more to life, and that something is missing. They have come to Liveprayer through family members, friends, co-workers, or schoolmates.
That is why in just 121 months of being online, over 300,000 people that we know of have accepted Christ as their personal savior. Keep doing your part and sending people the Devotional and telling them about Liveprayer. GOD IS USING YOU TO IMPACT THEIR LIFE FOR ETERNITY!
Here is my word for you today. THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL! There are two keys that I want to share with you. Key number one is that you have to go to the people. We have close to two full generations now that for the most part do not have any church in their life experience. They will not come to church, they will not turn on Christian TV or radio, they will not buy Christian music or books. The church needs to take the message to them instead of hoping they come to the message.
Key number two is how you approach them. If you approach them with open arms, wanting NOTHING from them, only to minister to their needs, they are open to that.
I love you and care about you so much. Jesus not only cried out that the harvest was plentiful, but He added, “the workers are few.” I will be praying for you to meditate on these words today. There are many things that we can do with our life that would be considered “great.” But there is NO GREATER thing we can do than let God use us to help lead a lost soul into an everlasting relationship with HIM!
With all of the turmoil in our world today, with the personal hardships many are facing due to the downturn in our economy, with just the normal trials of day to day life . . . never before in human history has there been such opportunities to see the lost won for Christ.
However, Jesus stated the problem. Even with such a great harvest just waiting to be brought in, there is a lack of workers to get the job done. I am praying for you today that YOU will answer this call that God has on your life to be a worker to help bring in this mighty harvest.
As our Lord told us, we must work while it is yet light, since the darkness is approaching. Jesus spoke in Matthew 24, Paul in 2 Timothy Chapter 3 about the signs of the last days. Only God knows the exact time and moment, but the signs clearly point to the fact that the hour is near. I want to encourage you today.
THE TIME IS NOW, THE HARVEST IS READY, AND GOD IS CALLING YOU TO HELP BRING IN THE HARVEST!!! | 2019-04-24T12:17:12 | https://lpdaily.wordpress.com/2009/09/ |
The world went crazy in the second season, and now, in season 3, the resistance does. Diane Lockhart tries to figure out whether you can resist a crazy administration without going crazy yourself, while Adrian Boseman and Liz Reddick-Lawrence struggle with a new post-factual world where the lawyer who tells the best story triumphs over the lawyer with the best facts. Meanwhile, Lucca Quinn balances a new baby with a new love, and Maia Rindell finds a new Mephistopheles in Roland Blum, a lawyer who is corruption incarnate. | 2019-04-23T08:37:40 | https://www3.hdonline.eu/episode/the-good-fight-s03e05/ |
Industry and governments must work together to ensure a sustainable future for all Canadians. The Canadian chemistry industry must continue to innovate to address the impacts of this global challenge.
Solving environmental challenges depends on chemistry-based solutions. Canada’s chemistry industry is a world leader in low-intensity carbon chemical production. CIAC promotes government policies that enable the chemistry industry to deliver innovations for a healthy environment and contribute to the low-carbon economy.
An investment in Canada’s chemistry sector is an investment in creating some of the lowest GHG-intensive chemistry products on the planet.
CIAC and its members helped to develop and continue to support Canada’s Air Quality Management System – a ground-breaking collaboration between industry, NGOs and governments, that sets base-levels of emissions for industry and other sectors and ensures air quality across the country.
Through Responsible Care® and a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement, our members continue to invest in pollution prevention, energy efficiency and resource conservation.
CIAC and its members are supportive of carbon pricing and continue to advocate for efficient initiatives that still recognize the global competition faced by our sector from non-carbon priced jurisdictions.
The products our members produce are essential in helping society meet its needs while moving to a low-carbon economy. However, these materials do not belong in our waterways or environment. This is why CIAC is actively working with our partners, governments and other stakeholders to advance the circular economy. | 2019-04-22T01:03:36 | https://canadianchemistry.ca/advocacy/sustainability/ |
One of the missions of SIGMORPHON is to encourage interaction between work in computational linguistics and work in theoretical phonetics, phonology and morphology, and to ensure that each of these fields profits from the interaction. Our recent meetings have been successful in this regard, and we hope to see this continue in 2014. Many mainstream linguists studying phonetics, phonology and morphology are employing computational tools and models that are of considerable interest to computational linguists. Similarly, models and tools developed by and for computational linguists may be of interest to theoretical linguists working in these areas. This workshop provides a forum for these researchers to interact and become exposed to each others' ideas and research.
The full workshop schedule, including accepted papers for the shared task track! We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
Content: Long papers should be original, topical, and clear. Completed work is preferable to intended work, but in any event the paper should clearly indicate the state of completion of the reported results. We also encourage short submissions, which can cover research, or can describe important problems (new or old).
Submission Format: The only accepted format for submitted papers is Adobe PDF. Submissions should be anonymous, without authors or an acknowledgement section; self-citations should appear in third person. Submissions should follow the two-column format of ACL proceedings, and long papers should not exceed eight (8) pages, short papers should not exceed four (4) pages. One additional page is allowed for the References section in both cases. However, all material other than the bibliography must fall within the first 8/4 pages! We strongly recommend the use of the LaTeX style files or Microsoft Word document template that will available on the ACL conference web site. We reserve the right to reject submissions that do not conform to these styles, including font size restrictions.
Special thanks to reviewers who were recruited late in the process to deal with an unexpected number of submissions!
Morphological analysis and generation of previously unseen word forms is a fundamental problem in NLP the accuracy of which is crucial for the success of many downstream tasks. Learning morphological inflection patterns from labeled data is a current challenge that is addressed by a number of papers published in various ACL-related venues. To bring together researchers working on inference problems related to morphology, SIGMORPHON is hosting a shared task on morphological reinflection in 2016, held at ACL in Berlin, Germany.
In the shared task, participants will build systems that can learn to solve different reinflection problems using labeled data. An example of English reinflection is the conversion of "ran" to its present participle, "running". Specifically, a participant system needs to be able to (1) produce inflected word forms from a lemma, and (2) generate a specific inflected word form from some other labeled inflected form, and (3) generate inflected word forms from unlabeled word forms of the same lemma. All submitted systems will be compared on a held-out test set.
Participants will also be invited to describe their system in a short paper for the SIGMORPHON 2016 workshop. The task organizers will write an overview paper with descriptions and summaries of the different approaches taken and their results.
Questions about the shared task can be sent to [email protected]. More information about the task, including training and development data sets for the target languages of varying morphological complexity is available at the shared task home page. | 2019-04-26T14:08:14 | http://www.ling.ohio-state.edu/sigmorphon/ |
Mountain Fruit Co. is a small jamming company located in Chico, Calif., which is a small college town against the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. They started jarring fruit in the spring of 1997. They had been selling fruit at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market in San Francisco. The farmer asked them to jar some cherries for him. When the next fruit season was ripe, they said, "Let's make a few jars of jam!" So they did! Andrew, this many years later, they're still making a "few jars of jam."
Enjoy the Store, Redding carries a variety of flavors of Mountain Fruit Co.’s jams, including Always Apricot, A Red Duet, Berry Blue, Fig Pizazz, Oh! Berries, Raspberry Tart, Rhubarb and Berries, Sour Power, Southern Peach, Strawberry Gem, The Fig Galaxy, True Rhubarb, Peaches a la Cot and Rhubarb Razz. Each 9.5 oz. jam is $6.50.
To learn more about Mountain Fruit Co., visit www.mountainfruit.com. | 2019-04-19T09:09:55 | http://www.enjoymagazine.net/2017/01/26/132972/its-our-jam |
Integrate and automate a multitude of tasks with custom QuickBooks® integration. Utilize QuickBooks® data to build customer reports, develop time tracking applications, and incorporate critical data all into your business database. We will work with you to identify ways to eliminate duplicate data entry and ensure consistency. With this level of integration, you can maintain complete and up-to-date customer information in your organization. | 2019-04-26T17:21:10 | https://www.netkinetix.com/custom-business-application-development/quickbooks-integration |
I know Radio 1 have always had a thing for Sub Focus but being moved up to the A-list after 7 weeks already on the playlist, I did not see that coming! Plus they're not exactly that relevant these days so I'm not sure why R1 are so intent on still giving them this level of support.
Ummmm why are they ignoring Kehlani?
Some good additions this week which is pleasing to see. I'm really happy to see them support Axwell again....it's been a while. Also to extend my happiness to see Tom Walker, Sam Fender and Sigrid.
Axwell and so good to see Sub Focus/Dimension A Listed! | 2019-04-25T11:48:32 | http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?s=747303f817c214620777fe71d44becb3&showtopic=219381 |
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CRYSTAL LAKE - State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) announced today that she has endorsed Lake County Board Member Tom Weber to replace her as State Representative in District 64 for the term beginning in January 2019.
Tom Weber statement regarding campaign kickoff event.
Weber is running to replace Barb Wheeler, who announced in July, she would not seek reelection.
Former United States Congressman (IL 8) and current nationally syndicated radio talk show host Joe Walsh has endorsed Lake County Board Member Tom Weber, for IL State Rep, 64th District.
"More than anything right now, Illinois needs independent fighters,” Walsh said. "People who will go down to Springfield and fight for Illinois taxpayers. People who will fight to stop the exodus out of the state. Tom will be that fighter. I've known Tom for seven years, he's a true limited government Conservative. And he is so accessible to his constituents. He's what the people of this district need. No one will work harder than Tom Weber."
Tom Weber, "I am honored to have the endorsement of Congressman Joe Walsh. Joe and I both agree that Illinois is worth fighting for. I will be a strong voice for the residents of District 64 in Springfield."
Lake Villa resident and Lake County Board Member Tom Weber, small business owner and a conservative Republican, announced his candidacy today for Illinois State Representative in District 64, currently held by Barbara Wheeler. Wheeler recently announced she will not seek re-election in 2018.
“It is an honor serving the residents of my district on the County Board. However, I feel I can serve them better in Springfield. Taxpayers don’t need people giving up, they need an advocate willing to fight for them. This is why I have decided to enter the race for State Representative.
Currently I am Lake County Board Member and Chairman of the Planning Building and Zoning Committee, Board Member Lake County Forest Preserve District, Board Member University of Illinois Extension Advisory Council for Lake and McHenry Counties, Board of Directors for the Youth Conservation Corp and Board of Directors for Busy Brains Children’s Museum. | 2019-04-21T20:30:00 | https://www.weber64.com/PressReleases.html |
Here are the already taken superstars. I will also put the user name next to each guy.
Pretty decent roster for just starting out.. if we get some good storylines going it should attract more people.
when I get more time and feel like doing it I'll put pictures and stuff like that. | 2019-04-21T12:42:19 | http://usfantasywrestling.forumotion.net/t87-usfw-showdown-roster |
Why is mindfulness important? It permits the invocation of a allocentric perspective called selflessness. Is this enough? What is so important about selflessness? I believe that selflessness is an essential step in the development of positive emotional states but while essential, may not be sufficient.
In her 2011 book, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life religious historian Karen Armstrong argues, as she does in this TED talk that the only legitimate goal of religion is to alleviate human kind’s suffering.
Similarly I believe that the only legitimate end for mindfulness practice is also the betterment of humankind.
This entry was posted in meditation, mindfulness, Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. | 2019-04-23T12:46:39 | https://downwardfacingdoc.net/2012/11/25/821/ |
PETERBOROUGH, ON –Two new reports are being released concurrently that expose the high level of violence, abuse and harassment against staff employed in Ontario’s long-term care homes.
An in-depth, peer-reviewed investigative study on violence against staff in Ontario long-term care homes has just been published. The study, titled “Breaking Point: Violence Against Long-term Care Staff,” was conducted by Canadian researchers, Dr. James Brophy and Dr. Margaret Keith, who are associated with the University of Windsor and the University of Stirling in the UK. They held group interviews with long-term care staff in seven Ontario communities.
What the researchers heard is that long-term care staff are bloodied and broken both physically and psychologically.
In a second-related investigation, front-line, long-term care staff were polled on their experiences with workplace violence based on job roles and gender within long‐term care facilities in Ontario. Public Polling, conducted the telephone poll, commissioned by the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU/CUPE) and the Ontario division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Ontario).
• 88% of personal support workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) experience physical violence.
• 62% of the PSWs and 51% of the RPNs experience at least one incident of physical violence each week.
• 69% of racialized, indigenous and minority staff experience related harassment.
• 75% of all respondents believe that they are not able to provide adequate care due to workload and low staffing.
• 69% of nurses and personal support workers acknowledge wanting to leave their jobs.
“The extremely high level of verbal, sexual and physical violence against long-term care staff described by our polling should concern everyone who works in, or is resident in, or who has a family member in long-term care in Ontario. An environment this violent and degrading for long-term care workers must surely also be unsafe for residents. These results paint a grim picture of a scandalously unsafe environment – we should not believe that this culture cannot be changed. Violence should never be seen as part of the job,” said Candace Rennick, CUPE Ontario secretary-treasurer and former PSW. | 2019-04-26T09:57:58 | https://cupe.on.ca/bloodied-broken-and-burned-out-88-of-long-term-care-staff-experience-violence-5/ |
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Single Dad. Related Articles. When dating a divorced man with full custody, knowing what to expect helps ensure that the relationship goes smoothly. Mom has significant and longstanding problems that interfere with her ability to make sound decisions, so custody falls to Dad. However, there are other reasons a father may have full. | 2019-04-21T00:30:39 | http://dream-traveler.tk/dating-a-single-dad-with-sole-custody-830195.html |
After a wonderful presentation about the Nerja Caves by Miguel Joven, at the March meeting, we arranged 2 x exclusive visits, one at 17.00 and one at 19.00. There is a feeling of such wonder, to be in the caves as the only group – they really are magnificent and to have someone point out various extraordinary aspects of nature was truly joyous – a real privilege !
Prior to the start of the visit at 17.00, Miguel presented me with a wonderful book about the Nerja Caves with stunning colour plates. It will be available for you to see at the meetings. | 2019-04-20T14:10:51 | http://nerjahistorygroup.com/exclusive-visits-to-the-nerja-caves-march-2017/ |
Guitar orchestra had a really fun quarter this last fall, playing music the lilting melodies from Catalonia arranged by the Canadian virtuoso guitarist and composer William Beauvais. We welcomed two new members in the group in Joel Beerman and Bob Stuart. There is always a bit of a bump in learning the art of listening to others, and feeling the pulse together and then juggling the notes and rhythms on the page with everyone else's complimenting and opposing notes, while at the same time working to shape the phrases dynamically, or with a pleasant color or ritardando. Bob and Joel were quick to integrate into the whole and by the third week our rehearsals were reaching the level of a well structured jam session. The arrangements posed some interesting and challenging treatments of the Catalonian melodies in that our first selection Le Filla de Marxant featured the basses playing in 3/4 throughout the entire piece while the melody, part 1 was in 6/8 and part 2 and 3 explored accents in between the pulses of 6/8 and 3/4. Throughout the three pieces we played Alex Lew and Aidrien Wilkins did a fantastic job leading the group with clear playing, and beautiful tone. Tommy Hoag and James McCormick played the intricate countermelodies with grace and aplomb and Charles Stanton and Bob Stuart and David Fetrow did a fantastic job keeping a very solid groove on a tricky syncopated part. Joel Beerman, Calvin Senter and Faye Alesse played the ¾ part mentioned earlier as solidly as you could ask of anyone and by the time of our performances we had a lovely lilt. El Mestre and El Noy De La Mare were the two other arrangements the Guitar Orchestra of Seattle played. El mestre featured a beautiful pianissimo intro starting in 3 with a noble and mysterious series of open 5ths and octaves and then the familiar melody emerged from the mist of open fifths to then become harmonized with part 2 and 3. A contrasting major theme was played with vigor by those on part 4, Joel, Faye and Calvin, while those on part 1 had a delightful sequence of descending ligados from above the 12th fret on the 1st string to an open e and then then back, or in the parlance of the rock guitarist, some cool pull offs. The last piece El Noi de La Mare featured some more tricky syncopated countermelodies for Tommy and James on part 2, and Charles and Bob and David did a lovely job when the melody came to their part in part three, while the rest of the group supported them.
We had a lovely time playing for the Seattle Classic Guitar Society open mic and the Holiday Concert is one of the biggest events for us in the whole year. It was a real delight to play with everyone who came up at the end of the concert to play while people in the audience sand Silent Night.
It was fun and rewarding and a fair amount of work to accomplish this program within the amount of time given, but there was more. In fact a 30 minute Mass for Christmas called Misse de Noel by the 17th century French Composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier and the Guitar Orchestra of Seattle rose to the occasion to accompany two choirs, a harpsichord, bass and cello and play the part orginally written for the viol. The parts, all in first position and one key, did not look so intimidating at the first glance. But upon further inspection the challenge was clearly in being able to understand where your “simple” part was in literal chorus of singers, 4 parts, and accompanying orchestra, the before mentioned, 2 flutes, cello, bass and harpsichord. And, there were only two rehearsals. We did rehearse this piece in parts a few times, and while playing our viol part alone it seemed that this was a challenge but not outside of our range. There is an interesting feature in the music of this time called notes inégales which is quite similar to the swung rhythm in jazz. Adopting this rhythmic approach was fun and intuitive after a short introduction, however the before mentioned bump of playing with an ensemble, reared its ugly head again and it was disarming for some to realize that there were sometimes 7 different sections within one movement, that featured numerous rests to count, radical tempos changes and an interesting feature of quarter notes remaining the same but the pulse moves to the half notes with time signature changes of 4/4 at 120 to 3/2. Despite a significant bump in skills needed to listen to the orchestra and singers, watch the conductor and not get lost, or how to find your spot if you did, the Guitar Orchestra of Seattle rose to the occasion in splendid form, having fun on the day of the performance and supporting the singers in a very musical way. Of special note was David Fetrow's playing in this configuration as he was given the bass line ot the continuo all by himself. I was so impressed with how loud and clear he played. His contribution was very large in creating a support in many places where the rest of the orchestra would stop and he held his own!
The Guitar Orchestra returned to St John's United Methodist on the solstice, December 21st to play for those being served at the homeless shelter.
You can join the Guitar Orchestra or have us play for you.
The Guitar Orchestra meets once a week for two hours on Tuesday nights 7 to 9 in the Phinney neighborhood in Seattle. We normally have three sessions a year that run for 10 weeks with three to four performances at the end of the session. Mark arranges or writes 90% of the music played, thus giving the musicians an opportunity to work with either the composer or someone intimately acquainted with the arrangement.
Guitar Orchestra is starting Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:00 at 5515 Phinney avenue, St John's United across from the Woodland park zoo. The Spring quarters theme is good grooves and will feature the music of Penguin Cafe and Led Zeppelin.
as we Play the 7 nocturns written for us by Nathan Jensen.
Mark Hilliard Wilson is the conductor, composer, arranger and musical coach to the Guitar Orchestra of Seattle; also known as GuitarChestra. Wilson runs the Guitar Orchestra as a workshop, open to all levels of classical guitarists. The goal of the workshops are to get the (solo) classical guitarist out of his or her basement, bedroom, living room and into the fraternity of fellow guitarist so we can all make music together. Wilson has run 30 workshops over the last 10 years, often writing most of the music performed. There is always a specific focus of the music; some of which have been programs exploring the cultures of the Silk Road, Latin America, Spain along with obscure composers from the late 18th century such as Jan Kritic Neruda and Johann David Henichen. Some of the venues Guitar Orchestra has played are Nordstrom Recital hall, Victoria Conservatory in British Columbia, Soundbridge, Phinney Neighborhood Center, and the annual Seattle Classic Guitar Society Holiday Concert at the Seattle Mennonite Church.
The Guitar Orchestra is a collective of classical guitarists in the Seattle area that work on diverse programs and build community.
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Reuters – Middle East fund managers remain bullish on most of the region’s major equity markets, but some are shifting money from the United Arab Emirates to less richly valued markets, a monthly Reuters survey of the region shows.
The survey of 15 leading investment managers, conducted over the past 10 days, found 53% – a four-month high – expected to raise their equity allocations to the over the next three months, while none expected to reduce them.
That optimism partly reflects the strong performance of Gulf stock markets in riding out global jitters over emerging markets in the last several months. With their large trade and state budget surpluses, Gulf economies are to a large degree insulated from the instability.
The optimism has carried over into the Gulf fixed income market, which has been outperforming many other regions in the past several weeks.
Although the prospect of a cut in US monetary stimulus this year makes many fund managers cautious on bonds, 20% of them expect to raise their allocations to Middle East fixed income over the next three months, while only 13% expect to reduce them.
The survey was conducted by Trading Middle East, a Reuters forum for market professionals.
The survey continued to show a mix of opinions towards equity markets in the United Arab Emirates, where Dubai’s index has soared 159% since the end of 2012, raising concerns among some managers that it may be overheating.
Thirty-three percent of managers expect to raise their allocations to the UAE while 20% expect to cut them.
Some money is flowing from the UAE to Qatar, where 47% of managers expect to raise their allocations and only 7% to decrease them.
Akber Khan, director for asset management at Qatar’s Al Rayan Investment LLC, estimated net buying by foreign investors of UAE and Qatar equities in 2013 was about $1bn each.
But in the first six weeks of 2014, Qatar saw more than $600m of net foreign buying while UAE markets experienced about $150m of net selling, he said.
“Drivers of this foreign investor switch from the UAE to Qatar include profit-taking, the approach of dividend season, and positioning ahead of the inclusion in global indices in 2014,” he said. Index compiler MSCI will upgrade both countries to emerging market status in May.
Saudi Arabia, where 60% of managers said they expected to raise equity allocations, may be another beneficiary of changing fund flows, although in recent months the market’s performance has been dampened by a crackdown on illegal foreign workers that has hurt some companies’ profits.
“We are optimistic about the Saudi equities story given that there is fresh money coming in from local and institutional players,” said John Sfakianakis, chief investment strategist at Saudi investment firm MASIC.
Several managers stressed that the UAE’s economic outlook remained too attractive for a major pull-out from its markets.
“While valuations in the UAE do appear to be stretched, the earnings growth hasn’t disappointed either. The UAE corporates are likely to report solid earnings growth over the next couple of years,” said Vijay Harpalani, assistant fund manager at Al Mal Capital in the UAE.
The survey continued to show great optimism towards Egypt, even though its market has already jumped 61% since Islamist President Mohamed Morsi was ousted last July.
53% of managers expect to raise their equity allocations to Egypt while only 7% expect to reduce them.
Despite militant violence and pressure on state finances, investors are looking ahead to elections this year that may help to stabilise politics and support an economic recovery.
Because of political turmoil and currency volatility, managers have been bearish on Turkish equities for the past six months and they remained so in February. Only 7% expect to raise their allocations to Turkey, while 33% expect to reduce them. | 2019-04-19T17:03:37 | https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2014/02/27/bullish-funds-shift-money-among-gulf-equity-markets-survey/ |
PARIS --- CT continues its strategic development in France by acquiring the Multi-physics Modelling and Scientific Computing business line of Bertin Technologies, a subsidiary of the French CNIM Group. Through this acquisition, CT incorporates a team of engineering experts that provide complex scientific modelling and consulting services to the aeronautics, space, defence, and nuclear energy sectors.
With the addition of this new Multi-physics Modelling and Scientific Computing business line, CT increases its presence in Paris and strengthens its existing footprint in France (Toulouse, Marseille, Nantes and Saint-Nazaire) while consolidating its position as a leading European supplier of advanced technology engineering services.
Jesús Prieto, President and CEO of CT, highlighted the acquisition´s strategic importance. "We are a leading European aeronautical engineering services provider, and the largest Spanish-owned product engineering services group. At CT, we have developed a business model focused on sustainable growth and intelligent internationalization that enables us to support our customers throughout the complete product lifecycle. We are very proud to welcome our new colleagues to the CT team, and are excited for the new skills, experience, and customers they will bring to both our French and international operations."
Bertin Technologies points out that "thanks to this transaction, the teams involved in the acquisition will obtain important development opportunities based on CT´s experience and growth ambition".
CT is a European based international engineering company, leader in technological innovation throughout the complete product lifecycle. From product design to manufacturing engineering, technical documentation, product support and R&D projects, CT operates in the aeronautic, space, marine, automotive, railway, energy, industrial plants and architecture sectors.
Bertin Technologies, subsidiary of CNIM Group, relies on its long history of innovation to develop, produce and market innovative systems and equipment worldwide. The company also provides engineering consulting services and is developing its information technology business. With 700 employees, it achieved €100M in revenues in 2017. The company is active worldwide. | 2019-04-21T00:33:24 | http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/198763/ct-buys-business-line-from-bertin-technologies.html |
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TheDgtl • View topic - warp.db entry format?
I've tried to reformatting all the entries to what I guessed is Warpz0r format to no effect. Also tried making it in to a warps.txt that i put in the plugins/warpz0r folder but didn't load it so it's probably wrong format for that file as well.
You seem to have one extra entry on every line after "sdpack", it's causing the world name to be read in as the cost.
Thanks, got them working. many of them are 3K + out so remake them would of been a pain.
edit: lol as soon as i made the other post found the entry and delete the post. evident not fast enough. | 2019-04-25T11:47:53 | https://forum.thedgtl.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19&p=154 |
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Every facility manager has budget constraints, and that means you have to make some choices about priorities. Decisions often lean toward “tyranny of the urgent” – you need a new roof, you need to repave the parking lot, etc. Things like launching sustainability initiatives and becoming LEED certified can seem like a luxury…but they aren’t.
So if your building needs a new roof – or you’re planning construction of a new roof – what are the advantages of getting that roof LEED certified?
LEED certification, an initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Businesses all over the world have made LEED the most widely used third-party certification for green buildings, with more than 1.85 million square feet being LEED certified each day. Projects earn points for meeting certain specifications, and the total determines your level of LEED certification: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. “Certified” – the baseline status – requires 26 credits for new construction and 39 credits for existing buildings.
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There are further opportunities for points depending on things like type of construction and the building’s purpose (school, retail, data centers, warehouses, healthcare facilities).
LEED certification starts with submitting an application for your project. That includes completing paperwork and paying a processing fee. Next, you submit your application through LEED Online. Finally, your application is reviewed by the USGBC, and you’re awarded a level of LEED certification based on the total number of points your building/project earned.
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As mild spring weather gives us a break from a snowy and wet winter in Illinois, the Long Nine Cowboys plan to move outdoors for our match on March 28, 2010 — weather permitting.
Reports from our Club President Brisco Big’n and Match Director Don Jorge indicate that the lower ranges at Lefthander’s Gun Club at Loami, where we hold our outdoor cowboy matches, are pretty darned soggy.
Shooters from the 2009 season will recall that the outdoor range was quite wet most of the summer and suffered torrential rain and a tornado damage in August. In October, the range was flooded.
The Springfield area has experienced a very wet fall and winter, including a couple of inches of rain in the last couple of months. We’re hoping that the range will dry out sufficiently to hold our March match, so check back on this web site for updated information, or sign up for E-mail notices [see the right column of this web site] so you’ll know what’s going on should plans need to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Marley Devereau needs to train a substitute during the next couple of matches to work at the Scorer’s Table while she’s in New Mexico in June.
Please contact Marley if you can help out. She can train you at the March, April & May matches. | 2019-04-20T06:12:09 | https://longninecowboys.org/past-news/springing-outdoors-in-march/ |
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Experience: MFA in Theatre Arts with a dance emphasis from the University of Arizona. BS in Education from Loyola University Chicago.
Emily served as a faculty member of the USA International Ballet Competitionduring June 2010. She was a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Nevada Las Vegas for 3 years and has worked in adjunct dance positions at Emory University, Brenau University, The University of Georgia and the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School. Yewell Volin spent 3 years teaching at Kennesaw State University; one as an Interim Assistant Professor of Dance and two additional years serving as an adjunct in the program. She was a faculty member at the Giordano Dance Center where she often returns to teach classes and at the Lou Conte Dance Studio; both in Chicago. Emily performed in Chicago with the Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and River North Dance Company. She went on to become a company member of Sam Watson’s, Wats on Dance!, The University of Arizona Dance Ensemble, and Jazz Dance Theatre South and performed throughout the US. Emily was a faculty member for the International Dance Exchange And Scholarship program (IDEAS).
Experience: Robyn received her BFA from the Boston Conservatory. She was assistant to the director at Franklin School for the performing arts in Franklin MA, and owned and directed Spectrum Dance Theatre in Townsend MA for nine years. Robyn has danced professionally with MJT Dance Company of Boston, Granite State Ballet, Marblehead Ballet, Judah Dancers, Atlantis Contemporary Dance Company and Boston Liturgical Dance Ensemble. She has taught Ballet and Modern in area studios throughout MA and NH. Robyn’s choreography has received critical acclaim throughout the New England area. Robyn is currently a faculty member at Southern New Hampshire Dance Theatre in Bedford, NH. She teaches Ballet and is a guest Modern instructor and choreographer. Robyn’s piece entitled “The Prayer Basket” was recently adjudicated and selected to be performed at The Regional Dance America’s National Festival in April of 2007. Robyn is also artistic director of Saving Grace Dance Ensemble. She has choreographed and produced concerts for inner city outreaches, local churches and has brought the ensemble to Project Dance in New York City. Robyn Goulette brings a message of hope, healing and refreshment in her diverse choreography. She offers artist work that will move your soul and stir your spirit. Robyn has composed contemporary, classical and lyrical works that are consistently threaded with thematic movement and dramatic portrayals. Robyn’s teaching and coaching style is demanding yet encouraging. Her charisma in rehearsals cultivates artistic, personal and spiritual growth. Robyn’s combined personal experience of dancer, teacher, choreographer, friend, mentor, daughter, wife, and mother offers repertoire pertinent to our lives.
Availability: South - New Orleans metro area.
Experience: Kat Wildish is a New York City master ballet and pointe teacher currently on faculty at The Ailey Extension Program. She performed with New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and numerous international companies including Zurich Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and The Eglevsky Ballet. She is an ABT® Certified Teacher in Primary through Level 7 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum and has been teaching over 35 years. A Ford Foundation Scholarship winner, Kat is also Artistic Director of the semiannual Performing in NY Showcases & will produce the second annual NYC Festival of Dance Schools June 6 & 7th , 2012.
Italian experienced dance teacher, gratuated as dance pedagogue at the Hungarian Dance Academy (Vaganova method), willing to move abroad. Searching for a job in the US for one or more years (or summer intensive) in hobby or vocatinal studios with competition teams. Available as maitre de ballet for young or new dance companies. Age 43, very passionate and with choreographic skill. | 2019-04-22T12:24:09 | https://danceinforma.us/directories/dance-teachers/2/ |
I know Viz's Shonen Jump has an ISSN (1545-7818), but that's from North America.
Do any Japanese manga magazines (e.g. Weekly Shonen Jump, Monthly Shonen Gangan, Dengeki Daioh, Comic Yuri Hime, etc.) have ISSNs?
There are a few places I checked. First, while Wikipedia gives the ISSN for magazines such as Shonen Jump but doesn't give it for magazines such as Weekly Shonen Jump or LaLa.
Lastly, I checked the ISSN International Centre, which has Shonen Jump but can't find Weekly Shonen Jump or LaLa. The reason I didn't mention this first is that a lack of search results is not always the best indicator of something not existing, particularly when there are issues across languages, but I did search in both English and Japanese, so I'm fairly certain this means there just aren't ISSNs for them.
Extrapolating out, it can be assumed that Japanese manga magazines don't have ISSNs. However, they do have 雑誌コード (magazine codes) that are used as identification codes for magazines/journals in Japan. The Wikipedia article is in Japanese but if you translate it, it provides a decent explanation. You can also see the magazine code (09206-06) to the left of the barcode in the magazine below.
kuwaly's answer is correct; in Japan, ISSN is not generally used. They instead use either 雑誌コード (zasshi CODE, magazine/journal code), JAN (Japanese Article Number) code, or 定期刊行物コード (teikikan koubutsu CODE, periodical publication code).
JAN (Japanese Article Number) code is an exclusive code for Japanese publication which is compatible with EAN code. It's always started with 49/45 and is in a format of 13-digit or the shortened 8-digit code.
Unlike other countries, ISSN is not used in the distribution of serial publications in Japan ("magazine code" is the common one), granting of ISSN will take place only after the publisher apply for it. | 2019-04-21T20:43:07 | https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/46510/do-japanese-manga-magazines-have-issns |
The Sherry Miller Employee Plaza is completed! Check out these photos to see the progress from before to now.
Thank you to everyone involved in revamping this space! It's a great area for families to gather and further build community. | 2019-04-23T12:02:20 | https://www.fremontchristian.com/about-us/sherry-miller-employee-plaza/ |
…plus the First Ever Readers Survey!
What did you enjoy here over the last year? What would you like to see more of in 2016? Please reply in the brief survey at the end and let me know!
Not only is this post going to highlight the posts that were the best of 2015, but I’m also really excited to get your feedback and share some of the seriously awesome things coming in 2016!
My first post was made on January 7, 2015 and I have learned a lot since hitting “publish” that first time. Here are my top posts of 2015. Maybe you’ll see one you missed, or re-visit an old one you liked.
34 articles published, 6,091 pages viewed, 103 comments made, lots of social media shares!
Drum roll please….. What’s New for 2016!
When I started writing this blog, I wanted to help bring deeper understanding to the life of the Christian that was easy enough for even me to grasp. Simple theology for a messy life.
Integrating more deeply with Facebook will allow better facilitation of some of the other things coming in 2016, like the book discussions. You can connect with the new Facebook page here.
I am really excited to read and discuss a book each quarter with you! It’s been said that “readers are leaders and leaders are readers.” There’s probably some truth to that, but this I do know: reading the right books for the purpose of personal growth is a very effective way to, well, grow.
We’ll have weekly discussions through the new Facebook page after a chapter or 2 to keep it from overwhelming our already busy schedules, and we’ll try to ask (and answer) the difficult stuff we come across.
I am planning to help you dig deeply into the word of God in 2016. We’re going to have topical Bible study courses with downloadable notebooks and live sessions. This is planned for the later part of 2016.
Many will be absolutely free, for others there will be a small cost for these interactive studies, and it will be fair and modest. You’re not going to want to miss this if you want to go deeper in the word!
Your Turn to Ask for More in the New Year!
I started this blog to bring glory to our God with the gifts, talents and passions He gave me. That includes providing you with the tools, resources and the content that will help you grow spiritually.
Will you please take just a few moments to connect with me through this short survey and help me understand how I can best serve you? I would sure appreciate your time!
Thank you, Tai, that is very encouraging! I appreciate you stopping by, blessings to you!! | 2019-04-25T02:24:49 | https://genewhitehead.com/new-for-2016-best-of-2015/ |
I wholeheartedly third the request for these training sessions to be documented and distributed online. My frustration at constantly missing out on sessions like this has reached the point of madness!
Every time I see announcements like this, I can't help but feel SESI is missing out on fantastic opportunities to expand the knowledge of their current user group, as well as enlighten users of other packages around the globe that Houdini is not just a particles and dynamics package. Essentially, anyone who does not live within the proximity of the SESI building, Santa Monica, or other N.American locations these sessions are being held are being denied critical *free* training because we were unfortunate enough to live/work in another part of the world. Yes, I know that life isn't fair, but you guys are killing me - please throw us a life preserver out here!
SESI provides us with the forum/blog that contains some bits and pieces, but I think you'll agree that it is nothing on the scale of a character setup demo like is outlined below. This content in particular is crucial to helping Houdini break out of the "oh yeah, that particles package" stereotype that everyone I speak to who's never used it has. If I could sit down in front of them and quickly link up a character setup system like is discussed below, I guarantee their eyes would pop, their jaw would drop, and they would shove me out of the way so they could have a go. How many more users could we gain if we had links to free training that shows them how to do it on their own?
Please help *us* to help *you* show the rest of the CG community just how much Houdini can really do - circulate this training and other sessions like it online!
pass this along to anyone you think might be interested.
We hope you'll stay afterwards for a beer!
to easily create your own custom rig configurations.
seamlessly with Houdini's default parts. | 2019-04-26T08:12:33 | https://lists.sidefx.com/pipermail/sidefx-houdini-list/2007-September/005162.html |
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges faced by educators is how best to teach students who present with difficulty learning. Even gifted children often possess an uneven set of cognitive abilities, which in turn could negatively affect learning and academic performance. Obtaining a profile of a student’s learning strengths and weaknesses through professional assessment is essential to understand how best to teach such a student and to determine appropriate interventions, accommodations and/or school or classroom placement.
Psychoeducational testing evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a student’s abilties, learning style and educational achievement. Through Psychoeducational testing Reading, Writing and Mathematics Disorders are determined. Standardized educational testing will also reveal the extent to which a student’s problems fall in the mild, moderate or severe range when compared to same aged peers and whether other factors are contributing to or exacerbating functioning. It is well established that children and adolescents with learning disorders have a much higher rate of ADD and ADHD, as well as behavioral problems. Thus, it is essential to further identify or rule-out potential processing problems such as: Dyslexia, AD(H)D, Auditory Processing Disorder, Auditory and Visual Memory difficulties, Sensory Processing Disorder, Executive Functioning Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disability and Visual-Motor Integration Disorder.
After assessing an individual’s test results, Ashburn Psychological Services (APS) will provide a comprehensive report, an in-depth feedback session and specific recommendations to address diagnosis and treatment. APS will serve to determine if the student is eligible for education services under IDEA or ADA. Such accommodations could include: preferential seating, 1:1 certified tutoring, extended time on tests and/or alternative examination formats. Depending on the child or adolescent’s needs, APS clinicians are trained to work closely with parents, schools, tutors, educational consultants, and other specialists to implement a plan of action to get the student back on track.
Summer is an ideal time for parents to have their child assessed/tested. A child’s stress level is usually down during the Summer, and the parents will have a report (and a roadmap for direction) in hand prior to the start of the school year.
APS also provides admissions testing for independent, private schools, as well as gifted testing.
We are certified independent evaluators for Loudon, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, and Fauquier counties.
APS has the area’s finest team of evaluators who conduct testing in a variety of areas in addition to psychoeducational testing. Our highly credentialed doctors and evaluators conduct developmental testing, ADHD testing, Autism testing, Asperger’s testing, neuropsychological testing, emotional testing, auditory processing testing, speech and language testing, forensic testing, custody evaluations, parenting capacity evaluations.
For more information on psychoeducational testing and other testings conducted at APS, we invite you to call our office manager, Christine Kutt, at (703) 723-2999. | 2019-04-26T10:13:44 | https://ashburnpsychologists.com/2012/07/29/psychoeducational-testing-ashburn-va/ |
Saturday in South-west Moscow several teenagers were arrested and questioned about a possible connection to a series of attacks on passers-by and to murder. There are thirty youths between the ages of 13 and 16 currently under suspicion. Inspectors have still yet to establish who exactly beat to death the 46-year-old Muscovite, Sergey Nikolaev, and seriously wounded two more. Eyewitnesses say that the attackers were dressed in typical skinhead attire- black jackets and heavy boots wielding baseball bats and knives. The Municipal Department of Internal Affairs have declaired that the arrested were football fans.
According to the deputy chief of Information Management of the Capital Municipal Department of Internal Affairs, Evgenie Gildeev, on the same evening of the attacks several riled-up teenagers were detained in different places of South-west Moscow. The first attack took place around five o�clock in the afternoon in the area of House #37 on Architect Vlasova Street, opposite Vorontsovskii Park. Dressed in all black, the thugs beat to death 46-year-old Sergey Nikolaev, a native of Yakutia living in Moscow. The gang�s next victim was Galidzhan Guljashov, a 37-year-old, Uzbekistani caretaker whom they attacked near House #45 on Nametkina Street. He has been hospitalized with several knife wounds and is listed in grave condition. Shortly thereafter, at House #37 on the same street the teenagers attacked another person whose identity has yet to be confirmed- reports Independent Newspaper.
The Office of the Public Prosecutor of Moscow has opened a criminal case in connection to the attacks though Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (physical assault which has resulted in death). However, it is possible that the charge will be changed to that of Article 105- murder.
The police admit, albeit reluctantly, that nationalism may have been the underlying reason for the attacks and that they are currently investigating such a possibility. �It is possible that the teenagers assaulted the man simply because he didn�t look Slavic,� the police have surmised.
They are also considering the possibility that after a football match the teenagers decided to celebrate the victory of their favourite team: by drinking and becoming rowdy. �It is quite possible that the man made a few remarks to the crowd of teenagers that they did not put up with,� several policemen have hypothesized. However, it is difficult for this correspondent to believe that a lone Uzbek would make any �remarks� to a crowd of brawling football fans.
A source in an investigatory group has confirmed that those behind all the attacks were fans on their way back from a match wearing red and white- the colours of the football team Spartak Moscow. A representative of the investigation has added that a flare, used by the football fans, was found in the same place as the murder.
According to the investigation, among the attackers there are also victims. For instance, a 10th class student, who is also a Spartak fan, was taken to hospital from House #28 on Obruchyeva Street at six o�clock in the evening. The young man only received a wound to the forearm and some scratches from a brush-end.
Police employees searched the boy�s clothes at the hospital and found a blade that had been hidden in his jacket. Witnesses have confirmed that the hospitalized schoolboy was among the attackers.
Since the beginning of the year, 436 people have been attacked- 48 of them killed- because of national intolerance, according to experts at the �Owl Centre�. This year�s racist attacks are most concentrated in 38 Russian regions, among which Moscow, the Moscow suburbs, and Saint Petersburg have the highest number of attacks. | 2019-04-25T08:46:04 | http://www.interethnic.org/EngNews/221007_2.html |
Before I begin, let me assure all of you out there, whether you have seen or are planning to see Saw IV or not, yes, Lion's Gate has confirmed that they will be making both a Saw V and a Saw VI. Why is this noteworthy? Well, for a series whose first entry might have been better off as a stand-alone film, Saw III and even Saw II were a little excessive. At this rate they'll out run Jason in a matter of years, The Enterprise in a decade or so and James Bond by 2025.
To the credit of the Saw producers (a group that still includes creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell, although neither of them are writing or directing anymore), each of the films has been at least somewhat different from the one that preceded it. However, facing facts, each one is a riff on a single theme that has been stretched beyond all elasticity and believability. Every subsequent entry attempts to top the one before, every subsequent entry attempts to up the ante. In short, every subsequent entry is less and less necessary. But Lion's Gate is going to keep churning them out as long as the series stays profitable. For those of you expressing surprise at the fact that a Saw IV exists under Lion's Gate's wing, I've got three words for you: Open Water 2!
So why do we keep watching the Saw movies (and yes, I'm including myself in this)? It's for that one moment in the final act with the surprise twist that makes everything fall right back into place and makes every confusing moment seem crystal clear. It's the "Oh, I get it!" moment that makes Saw flicks work. Saw IV most certainly has that same ending element and yes, it's surprising. Further, it's interesting and makes (at least some kind of) sense. The rest of the film is so bogged down with the search for something new to do while still figuring out how the hell to continue the series with the main villain(s) dead that one might wonder just why the eff you see kay they sat through the whole film until that surprising end.
The film kicks off with a puke-making detail of John Kramer's autopsy. Yeah, we get the whole skull-cracking, brain-weighing, y-incision-making, stomach-pumping mess. It's that last part that kicks off the plot, as the morgue dudes discover yet another tape rolling around in big John's gut. Why does this warrant such scrutiny? Elementary, my dear reader, John Kramer is also known as "The Jigsaw Killer" (as played by Tobin Bell) and he assures Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) and, by proxy, us, that the "games" are just beginning.
Yeah, "Hoffman". Remember him? Maybe, maybe not. He's one of the wallflowers from Saw III. It seems that when crafting Saw IV returning director Darren Lynn Bousman and writers Thomas H. Fenton, Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton had to take a good look at each other and say "Okay, who's still alive that we can use here?"
Hence the real game beginning with the discovery of the corpse of poor, ripped-open Detective Kerry (Dina Meyer) and the new focus on her party pal Officer Rigg (Lyriq Bent, who was actually a wallflower since Saw II)! Interestingly enough, they've also brought in some new blood (pun intended) in the form of FBI Agents Perez (Athena Karkanis) and Strahm (Scott Patterson, best known as Luke from Gilmore Girls).
In the surprise category, if you think you know what happened to Donnie Wahlberg's Eric Mathews, get ready for a new lesson (that... sort of poisons part of the surprise from the last film's ending). Further, in spite of the fact that Jigsaw is now dead as a Jigsaw, Tobin Bell is given his biggest role yet in a Saw flick as John Kramer's back story is explored much deeper than ever before. While this can be good (if the film makers hadn't done it, it would surely be tackled in other media), it's also a bit too much of a mystery remover. If you thought the idea of Jigsaw being shown in deeply romantic moments in Saw III was a little odd, get ready to explore his marriage to Jill Tuck (Betsy Russell) in great detail in Saw IV. Hell, apparently he even had friends and business partners like Justin Louis' Art!
These are only three of the many, many recurring faces from the previous entries in the series that we see in this movie. We also get a stack of "how do you dos" from Shawnee Smith, Bahar Soomekh, Angus Macfadyen, Emmanuelle Vaugier, J. LaRose, Mike Butters, Noam Jenkins, Tony Nappo and basically everybody except ol' Wesley from The Princess Bride in either a flashback, archival footage or new bridging footage.
Of course this also works to further the mystery (mostly fueled in this one by red herrings and false clues) of just who is doing what and when. Timing is the major question in Saw IV and I mean that both textually and thematically. The character of Jigsaw has earned a fandom designation as a genius because of his elaborate traps and machinations. As the series has progressed his plots have gotten bigger and bigger and bigger to the point that it's almost impossible to believe they would all still work (especially after the man has died). There is no room left for chaos or chance in these big schemes, which is why this one gets to be much too big, much too fast. It's still entertaining, yes, and it's still got that surprise, twist ending (that may satisfy some and confuse others). However, Saw IV is the latest (so far) in a series of movies that pushes the same red envelope of blood and gore, consistently topping the previous flick with boat loads of bloodletting, several severings, multiple mutilations and countless crushings.
It could be argued that the Saw films aren't truly "Horror" films in the traditional sense in that they don't truly revolve around the fear of fear. These are more about the aversion to pain and the wince-factor surrounding how much something we see might hurt in real life, coupled with the psychology surrounding what in real life could be more important than dealing with such pain and loss. Any way you slice it (pun intended), Saw IV doesn't quite cut it (pun intended) when matching up to the real psychological horror films that have teeth (pun intended). It's fun and will surely be pleasing to fans. As a fan, I'm not above admitting that I liked it. I'm also not below giving Saw IV Two Stars out of Five. It's not a bad movie per se, but it can neither be considered surprising or shocking considering its status as the fourth in a series, nor is it a film that could survive on its own, self contained, merits. Still, it's sure to make a mint and pave the bloody path for the next two (at least) Sawdust Memories. So until then, thanks for the memories and I'll see you in the next reel.
than to have anything amputated.
Didn't ANYBODY get naked or just that dead body? | 2019-04-23T06:49:53 | http://www.worldsgreatestcritic.com/sawiv.html |
All Saints Church was licensed for worship in 1865 following the constitution of the Parish of Benhilton in 1863. The original peal of 8 bells was inaugurated 1st November 1893. The All Saints’ Benhilton Society of Change Ringers was formed in 1896. Except for the 1939-1945 war years, regular ringing has been carried out for all services and special occasions. In 1970, a D.I.Y restoration of the tower and bells was begun, with the new ring of bells dedicated in 1971. To this day the Society remain an enthusiastic and dedicated band. | 2019-04-19T16:13:55 | https://towers.surreybellringers.org.uk/pages/benhilton-all-saints |
Sermons from Psalms are available below. All sermons are listed on our Sermon Archive page, and you can also use the links on the right to access sermons by Book of the Bible and by Series Series.
Preached by Dennis Reynolds on 30 May 2010.
Preached by Geoff Cook on 10 March 2013.
Preached by John Russell on 8 May 2016.
Preached by Geoff Cook on 30 July 2017. | 2019-04-25T15:07:29 | http://www.favershambaptistchurch.org.uk/book/19-psalms/ |
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Serbia’s president Tomislav Nikolić sent a birthday card to Vladimir Putin and wished him good health and a lot of luck, press service of Serbia’s president reports. | 2019-04-26T09:38:20 | https://southfront.org/serbias-president-congratulated-putins-birthday/ |
What’s New in Windows Phone Developer Tools 7.1 Beta?
Microsoft released the public beta version of Mango (Windows Phone 7.1) Developer Tools on 24th may 2011. In this post, I am going to share some of the new features that has been released with the Windows Phone 7.1 (Mango) Public Beta. You might already know about those from various resources but wanted to share some of them in my blog.
If you not yet downloaded the developer tools, Download Windows Phone Developer Tools 7.1 Beta. Read the complete post to know more about the new features.
If you have come this far, it means that you liked what you are reading (What’s New in Windows Phone Developer Tools 7.1 Beta?). | 2019-04-25T04:38:52 | https://www.kunal-chowdhury.com/2011/05/whats-new-in-windows-phone-developer.html |
Stair Cladding - Classic look with painted risers: for something a little more traditional, stairs cladded in classic fashion, that are wall mounted, are just the perfect choice. We call them classic because a special trim of wood named nosing is used to join the riser and the tread. This is the classic technique for stairs cladding. Have a look at these wonderful classic stairs we cladded.
Stair Cladding - Classic look with painted risers: for something a little more traditional, stairs cladded in classic fashion, that are wall mounted, are just the perfect choice. We call them classic because a special trim of wood named nosing is used to join the riser and the tread. This is the classic technique for stairs cladding. We appreciate this rounded style of the balustrades and banister and for them the perfect complementary design solution are the steps classical cladded. Keeping to a more traditional approach of construction and design, this is a very pleasant way to commence your ascent to the upper floor.
Have a look at these wonderful classic stairs we cladded. They brought an elegant atmosphere.
Cladded stairs have to be beautiful as well as strong. The best looking ones are cladded with wooden boards which cover the entire tread, but many times the width of the board is narrower than the step. For this, with our high end equipment we have developed a special technique to seamlessly join two boards. The end result is so spectacular that no one will know that actually 2 boards were used to create a wide one. The main advantage for this approach: it allows to successfully use the same floor boards for classic stair cladding as well.
We hope that now you have a more in-depth information about how to opt for Stair Cladding - Classic look with painted risers. | 2019-04-19T03:01:13 | https://www.finwood.uk/stair-cladding/stair-cladding-classic-look-with-painted-risers-112.html |
In the first half of 2010, I had a good run with my Orpheus film project, but then I got stuck. I got angry with myself, I cried, and I felt ashamed and like dirt because I stopped working on the film. After finishing two wonderful sets and several lovely puppets, I wasn’t able to work on the film any more, and I didn’t find out why. – At the same time I desperately wanted to move on with the production.
impress you, my reader, with constant updates on my progress.
That’s quite a lot. Instead, I didn’t do anything at all.
I quit my job as a school art teacher, and will have my last day there at the beginning of February which makes me feel pretty relieved. I again decided to be nothing else than an artist, and to make a living, a business from my craft. I really don’t want to do anything else, but at the same time I’m full of doubts if this is possible. Then again, I simply know deep inside that art and animation is my thing.
I try to allow myself to feel weak and tired, and to rest if I need it. I try not to force myself into the creative process, but rather to appreciate it if I’m able to work on little things like drawings or design stuff. I’m trying to treat myself nicely, even though it’s sometimes difficult with my monsters or inner critics shouting at me like hell.
It’s difficult, and it hurts. It’s in my thoughts all the time. But still: there’s progress – tiny doses, almost invisible. I’m still angry about not working on the film, but I try to give it some more time until the anger will vanish, and I’ll finally start again. I’m glad that I can.
If you’d like to comment on this topic, please do it the kind way. I’d like to read your thoughts, about your experiences and how you deal with those issues as I described it here.
Applause for being so frank and honest with these natural feelings, Jessica. Brava! I imagine we all deal with exactly these things.
I marvel at what seems like my procrastination but I now realize is actually more complex a situation. I’m learning like you.
One thing I know for sure is that the only mistake is to be cruel to ourselves over any of it. When time moves forward and we get projects done or choose to not do them, either way, when we look back on our precious life, the only thing that matters is whether we were kind to ourselves and others in my opinion.
Do. Don’t do. Feel love for all either way.
Email me every day with what you want to work on. A simple small thing. I will cheer you on.
I try not to judge to much about my (lacking) motivation, because – as you said – crueltey doesn’t help in any conflict, even not in those we have with ourselves… I don’t also don’t want to think of my situation as *procrastination* since this always contains the *guilt aspect*. I’m simply working on my stuff. – That’s most important.
And thank you for offering me a personal cheerleader! ;) I’ll come back to that!
You’re not alone! I think every creative person deals with this at some point. One thing I’ve learned is that when I push too hard, stress pushes right back. Easing into things seams to be the way.
Jon, welcome here, and thank you for your kind words! It’s really good to know that I’ll have two free weeks around Christmas – that really keeps me moving on.
It’s nice to have you here! I totally like your work!
When I started with my writing stuff (again) it swept over me – and at that point I decided to publish it: “come hell or high water, this was the best I was able to bring forth at that time and now it’s out and thank you and good night”. My mind was clear… and it happened that I read some very early writings of one of my absolute favorite authors (Ödon von Horvath) whom I admire for his perfect to painful simplicity in dealing with words. His early works were… not THAT well written to ‘what the… I’m not sure if he was lucky having THIS published’.
I’ve got so stuck in perfectionism that… people asked me to bring forth something I did, but it was never perfect enough for me. Then a friend of mine saw some very basic doodles, and still asks me about it. “This was the first time I actually SAW some of your work – and it was rich and well executed and I am quite curious what happened about it”. The rest lost interest.
The reason I didn’t come forth with much what I did during the last time (since I started my blog and everything got stalled) is another one… long story involving surviving with money and a roof over my head stuff.
The other end is a guy I used to get along much better (which I guess tells the story itself) who works and lives as an “artist”: doing stuff and performing and having written a book about his stuff with a “every idiot can do this, and a lot of idiots actually DO this – so I did it too and: behold and learn – I am an artist and can make a living of it”. Nope. Not my kind of way.
But it helped me in handling my stuff a lot better. I publish my stuff (photography, writing) as a kind of online portfolio. “This is me. I don’t know where this – what I am doing – is coming from, but I also lost the interest in finding explanations why I am actually doing this. Only thing I know is: It must be done. The ideas came to me and I feel the urge to realize them”.
About stuckism: I can’t really tell anything helpful about getting un-stuck. I am currently on my way to get my workshop set up to finish what I wasn’t able to finish during the long lasting times. But what helped me a lot was Billy Childish and The Stuckists: [http://peopleingorillasuits.blogspot.com/2010/07/find-of-week-13-billy-childish-and.html](http://peopleingorillasuits.blogspot.com/2010/07/find-of-week-13-billy-childish-and.html). I like their way.
Reading the ‘manifestos’ was a relief – especially when you don’t take them as serious as they were written. They also didn’t meant it too serious.
A last thing about focusing on what you really love to do: my admiration. You really did quit a time- and heart/soul consuming job. Even bad impulses can be helpful. The harvest will be brought in another time. All the best.
Michael, thank you so much for sharing your insights and ideas! You’re always welcome here! | 2019-04-25T09:48:12 | http://einfachanimation.de/blog/internal-affairs-i-am-really-really-stuck |
I want to tell you a story about a man named Sam.
He might be characterized as a “regular Joe.” He worked responsibly his entire life. He came from an impoverished background. From a monetary standpoint, he earned enough to purchase a home, pay his bills and enjoy life. Family took center stage for Sam. Not long after meeting Sam did I realize a good man in my company. He and his wife of over 50 years raised several children. Each has played out his or her respective lives replete with joys and sorrows, successes and failures. Along the continuum, Sam was seen as an emotionally supportive father. When achievements were experienced, Sam was there to support and love. When troubles ensued, Sam, too, was there to love and support.
You might think that I’m typecasting Sam as a perfect man. He’ll be the first to recognize and voice his shortcomings. I might suggest that Sam is mightily tough on himself. When one of his off-spring experienced serious troubles, Sam supported him and in the same breath self-loathed for the troubles. He deemed himself as not being a good parent. His other children have expressed their respective satisfaction with Sam as a good parent throughout the years.
Sam is in the throes of deep sorrow. His wife passed away so suddenly and unexpectedly. They had been enjoying retirement and were making future plans. The measure of Sam’s loss was beyond comprehension. His life has been severely impacted to include obsessive thoughts, restlessness, poor sleep, weight loss and constant crying. What can Sam be offered to aid him in his time of grief as he mourns the loss of the love of his life?
Family and friends have naturally come forward to offer kindness, words of condolences and love. While appreciative of the outpouring of love, the shock and the time following his wife’s passing has left him a ‘shell of a man’ by his own admission. He walks or actually shuffles through daily life. In the course of his grief, he has exhausted his psyche by recalling the myriad events and experiences he shared with his wife. Along with some spoken joys, Sam has become laden with guilt. He has dissected experiences deemed sinful on his part. As one might imagine, Sam didn’t share all of his reported transgressions with his wife. He berates himself and obsesses with his participation in bad judgement and decision-making. Again, how does Sam move through this heavy experience?
In this early stage of grief, I introduced the mind-body-spirit connection concept to Sam. While immersed in the depth of grief, Sam hears that his thoughts and feelings, his full experience is real, with entitlement. Yet I point out that we must assess for its impact on daily functioning. We don’t want Sam to get ill.
Unbeknownst to Sam, he took the lead in finding a road to both allow for a normal grief reaction under the dire circumstances and not to stay stuck, which might lead to illness. While realizing the emotional turmoil reaction, Sam began to explore the events for which he self-loathed. He heard himself reference events where he supposedly sinned. Reality checks allowed Sam to measure the extent of each supposed transgression and realized the normalcy, given 50 years together. He made mistakes, yes. Yet, Sam saw most as small-scale. No ‘felony,’ so to speak, was experienced. He gave an over-abundance of energy on events not worthy of the outpouring. In each one, and in total, he was told by others that his wife probably forgave him. He began to believe the same. However, we then explore Sam’s lack of self-forgiveness.
Lastly, while this is still in process, Sam is exploring the spiritual nature of what this horrific experience might teach him. I point out that the love he has for a grandchild and myth he experiences is a light sent from God. Sam has retained the ability and desire to love, even while grieving. Plenty of lessons lie ahead. Sam is healing at his own pace. His sadness and sorrow runs deep, a normal reaction to his sudden loss. At the same time, Sam is growing as a man and in his roles as father, grandfather, friend and child of God.
Sam’s story os his response to the sudden death of his soulmate can be a lesson to all of us. The cliche “time heals all wounds” may not necessarily apply here; in Sam’s case and those of many others, it is not time that heals our wounds. It is the love we give to ourselves and to others that allows us to find our wholeness once again. | 2019-04-21T09:00:03 | http://www.post-journal.com/life/features/2016/10/a-man-named-sam/ |
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All other brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. | 2019-04-19T19:08:53 | https://www.svconline.com/the-wire/atlona-dolby |
Hello! I am Mrs. Coco, and I am the school social worker at Betsy Ross School. I have been working in District #91 for 10 years ! I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from The University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Bachelors of Arts with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, I completed a certificate in Advanced Practice in Schools from a post-graduate program at Loyola University.
School social workers are unique in that they are a link between the home, school, and community to promote and support students' academic, behavior and social success. At Betsy Ross School, I am fortunate to provide services to all students and staff. I facilitate the research-based Second Step program in all classrooms to integrate social-emotional learning into the classrooms. I am a member of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Team (PBIS) at Betsy Ross. I provide various caseload management tasks including: teacher consultation, crisis intervention, behavior management plans, assessments and participation in the special education process, small group and individual services, and offer families of students information and assistance to community resources.
If you ever have any comments, questions, or concerns, I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (708) 366-7498. | 2019-04-21T09:15:15 | https://www.fpsd91.org/domain/415 |
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Make sure you’re up-to-date on what diseases are in your area. Lyme disease, for example, has spread to areas that haven’t historically seen the disease, and a recent story from NPR warns of the escalating and widespread risk. Reported Lyme cases in the U.S. number 30,000 per year, but the CDC estimates the true number to be 300,000. Blame the deer, the ticks they carry, or the white-footed mice that infect the ticks, but know that as the weather gets warmer, the risk of Lyme disease increases. Warmer temperatures also boost mosquito populations and the risk of heartworm disease for pets. None of this is good news, but it will help you explain to your clients why comprehensive screening and prevention are necessary.
Refer to CAPC’s interactive prevalence maps to make sure your staff is aware of all the different vectors that threaten your patients and their owners. Share what you learn with your clients to emphasize the importance of heartworm and tick-borne disease prevention, and increase compliance with your recommendations for regular screening.
We can’t entirely prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases, but there are steps your clients can take to increase their chances of navigating the season.
Heartworm disease is easy to avoid. Start by making sure clients understand the disease and that they have all the preventive medication the pet needs before leaving your practice. Unfortunately, no preventive is 100% effective, which is why clients need to know that their pet should be tested for heartworm every year.
The increasing prevalence of ticks means that your clients and patients are bound to encounter them. Here are a few things you can do to make sure pet owners know what to do to minimize the risk of infection for themselves and their pets.
Share this article from Pet Health Network with your clients to make sure they know how to check their dog for ticks.
Keep the risk top of mind and infection at bay by sending clients home with a tick remover. It’s a simple way to reinforce your recommendations and a low-cost way to add value to each visit. Plus, a personalized tool creates visibility for your practice long after the visit.
Screening all of your patients, each year with a comprehensive test is an efficient way to identify infection and get a local view of the vectors that are preying on your patients. Only one pet-side test provides a comprehensive vector-borne disease screen. This ELISA detects six different pathogens: Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme), Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia ewingii, and Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm).
It’s an efficient way to screen for evidence of infection, and whether results are positive or negative, they provide you with valuable information about your patient population. It’s common to detect infection in dogs that appear healthy, and there’s a lot you can do for these patients. Take this short tutorial to learn recommended next steps for each type of infection. | 2019-04-25T17:02:45 | https://www.idexx.com/en/blogs/pulse/get-ready-to-screen-for-and-treat-vector-borne-diseases/ |
This week the U.S. Department of Energy announced it will deploy Small Modular Reactors at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina. 3 units in total will be built at the site, including two LWRs from NuScale and SMR LLC and one advanced reactor from Hyperion Power Generation.
This announcement was quickly followed by the Savannah River National Laboratory confirming their role as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Small Modular Reactor Conference, which is taking place in Columbia South Carolina on the 24-25 April 2012.
The 2nd Annual Small Modular Reactor Conference is also well supported by national utilities including Exelon, SCE&G, Progress, Duke, Dominion and many more – not to mention international utilities from mainland Europe and nuclear giant China. As the scale of the world’s largest SMR conference was released rumours throughout the industry, and of course Capitol Hill, quickly spread. This led to U.S. Congressmen, NRC directors and global nuclear decision makers instantly confirming their participation.
Now over 300 of the most powerful global generation executives will make their way to Columbia SC on the 24-25 April to develop their SMR plans and build multi-billion dollar supply chains with expert contractors and service providers. | 2019-04-26T05:12:59 | http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9260523.htm |
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O99.824 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of streptococcus B carrier state complicating childbirth. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
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Journalist and author Steffan Tubbs.
Journalist Steffan Tubbs is at it again with another film about veterans, this time on PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder.
“ACRONYM: The Cross-Generational Battle With PTSD” takes a look at veterans from every war since World War II and the common bond they share: the demons of war.
Steffan Tubbs is hosting a fundraiser Wednesday night.
Tubbs, co-host of 850 KOA’s morning show, is hosting a wine, chocolate and art fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Cherry Creek to help raise money to offset the production costs of ACRONYM. Tickets for the fundraiser are $40 per person and $75 for couples. The event is being held at Fascination St. Fine Art, 315 Detroit St.
Tubb’s first film, “Life, Liberty & Resilience,” explored how the grandson of a slave overcame extremism racism and joined the segregated U.S. Navy, shipping out to Iwo Jima in 1945 and eventually ending up in Denver. Tubbs also wrote a book by the same name.
4) Finally, we will bring these warriors together for the first time and hear, in group discussions, their triumphs and struggles, heartbreak and sacrifice.
The film will debut on Veterans Day. | 2019-04-21T19:29:16 | https://bartels-on.sos.state.co.us/index.php/2015/10/06/steffan-tubbs-to-host-fundraiser-wednesday-to-support-vets-film/ |
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On behalf of the Brooklyn Fraternities, I would like to remind you that the next Regional Assembly for the North American Fraternities will be held on Saturday, June 27th in Brooklyn, NY. This meeting will be a one-day event and will be held at the Transfiguration Parish where the spirituality of Nazareth has en-rooted itself more than 40 years.
Please see the attached document for many organizational and thematic details. The local organizing committee at Transfiguration asks that you register as groups (fraternities), although individual registrations will be considered.
Onalis will be touching base with everyone regarding housing arrangements for traveling individuals.
We hope many of you will be able to join us this year. As we approach the much-awaited Centennial of Brother Charles’ death (2016), this annual meeting becomes a wonderful opportunity to invite someone new and discover the meaning of Fraternity. | 2019-04-19T08:27:26 | http://www.brothercharles.org/wordpress/regional-assembly-of-the-north-american-fraternities-june-27th-in-brooklyn/ |
Thank you for pointing out the third way. Do you feel like we focus on the first two when we rely and respond more with our emotion than with our intellect. Seems like the third comes with intellectual insight into the word more than maybe the first two views.
Thanks for the excellent question! I did describe the first two ways in emotional terms, so it would be easy to think that both are due to an over reliance upon emotion. In my experience, intellectual brilliance does not hinder these two reactions. However, you are on to something when you ask about insight into God's Word, for the Word of God does indeed lead us to that third way. | 2019-04-22T00:41:15 | http://godcenteredchristian.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-third-way-beyond-escape-and-beyond.html |
10/16/13 Update: President delivers fact filled speech to Senate, announces strategic plan, end to athletic subsidies!
Pac-12 media contract revenues from ESPN/FOX, our Pac-12 network partners, the new Rose Bowl agreement and the new College Football Championship agreement will substantially increase funding for athletics. In several years, there will be net funds transferred from athletics to the broader university community for academic and support purposes. Provost Randhawa and Athletic Director Bob DeCarolis and colleagues will determine future uses of those funds.
Together, these factors will position us to provide an average compensation increase for faculty of 3% or more in each of the next several years beyond 2014.
Good thing UO has a faculty union.
In my view, the administrative governance responsibilities only work when important policies and practices are informed by consultation and advice from the faculty, staff and students. Such consultation and advice can only be meaningful if it takes place in a spirit of transparency and knowledge and in a timely manner. There’s not much use in consulting after the fact – or not much use consistent with these ideas of governance, anyway.
So there’s an essential advisory role for the senate, even on administrative matters – an essential role on those matters that are central to the execution of our mission, like budget and finance, space and capital planning, athletics and of course participation in the selection and the evaluation of academic administrators.
1) I notice that the budget for the Jaqua Center athlete only tutoring has increased from $1.8M in 2012 to $2.3M for 2014. As you know this money is paid by the academic side, specifically out of the Provost’s budget. I’m wondering if you know the reasons for the increase, and whether or not additional increases are forecast?
2) You mentioned that there had been a dramatic increase in the number of “students of color”. I’ve heard that there was a recent change in the definition used to classify these students. Do you know how much of the increase is driven by this change?
Is this still the plan, and if so what is the new target date?
4) You discussed planning for the new board. Who is in charge of drafting the board by-laws, and interfacing with the members, and is there a plan for involving the Senate in those discussions?
I’ll post the answers when I get them.
I hope your academic year is off to a great start. I’ve enjoyed meeting new students and welcoming our outstanding new faculty and staff members to campus at events marking the beginning of school, from “Unpack the Quack” and our neighborhood welcome walk to the annual new faculty picnic. Since the close of our previous academic and fiscal years, we’ve made significant progress on a number of fronts that affect the university, and I’m pleased to take this opportunity to share a few highlights with you.
I frequently mention our dual obligations of access and quality that are the foundation upon which our university is built. As we now plan for the UO’s future, it is critical that we elevate both, for quality that is limited only to those with the means to afford it does not serve the public interest, and access without excellence is a hollow promise.
We are on the right trajectory, as this year’s freshman class demonstrates. Numbers won’t be final until the fifth week of classes, but we can say with confidence that this incoming class will break records in several key areas linked to both quality and access. It is the most academically prepared class we have ever enrolled, with an average 1126 SAT and 3.6 GPA. Nearly 27 percent of freshmen are from underrepresented populations, and among Oregon freshmen, 37.6 percent are Pell eligible. Our total enrollment will hold steady at about 24,500 as planned, with about 5,200 new students, 54 percent of them Oregonians, coming to the UO.
We are focusing intently on reducing financial barriers to attendance for Oregon residents, who continue to be hit by ongoing reductions in state funding that have shifted the burden of paying for education onto the shoulders of students and their families. This year, we increased financial aid to in-state students by 75 percent through scholarships aimed at high-achieving Oregon students, such as Summit and Apex, and the outstanding Pathway Oregon program.
It was a summer of construction around campus, with about $300 million in physical improvements in the works. Recently launched projects include renovations and classroom expansions at Straub and Earl Halls, a major expansion of the Student Rec Center, significant upgrades and expansions of the Science Commons and Research Library and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, and maintenance involving everything from seismic upgrades and new roofs to sewer-system improvements. Soon, the long-awaited renovation of the Erb Memorial Union will begin.
I anticipate that such infrastructure improvements will become easier to realize as we adopt a new governance model that will provide greater flexibility in the way we manage the institution. The long-sought move to governance by local institutional boards was approved by the legislature and signed into law this summer. I am grateful to the Lane County delegation and many other supportive legislators, Governor Kitzhaber and his staff, the UO Foundation, and the UO Alumni Association for their partnership in bringing about this momentous change this spring. The governor has appointed a 14-member board for the UO that reflects a remarkable range of experience and expertise. Ten of our new board members are alumni, and all bring a commitment and dedication to the future of this university that will serve us, and the state, well. I look forward to working closely with them as we determine new ways to finance the institution and support programs and practices that will strategically focus our resources to improve access, elevate excellence, and secure our position among our peer research universities. We must develop the means to better support research, to address threats from sequestration and cuts in federal funding, and to close the innovation deficit that compromises our nation’s capacity to remain the world’s leader in innovation, creativity, and discovery.
At the heart of the university’s ability to carry out its mission are, of course, our faculty and staff. I am pleased that we are beginning the new academic year with new contracts for our union-represented faculty and staff, and with a schedule of compensation increases in place for faculty, classified staff, and officers of administration. At the same time, I recognize the pressures that faculty and staff are feeling from successive years of declining state investment and burgeoning undergraduate enrollment. Your work with our students, in the classroom and in informal settings, is what distinguishes this university and creates the quality educational experiences that will define your students’ futures. Improving the teaching and research environment for our outstanding faculty and staff is among my top priorities, and essential to our success in realizing our aspirations of access, excellence, and innovation.
7/23/2013: Pdf here. May 8th 2013 Senate discussion of this resolution, which passed 19 to 4, here. Video here.
Of course these are just words and not actions. And the words are very different than the angry, dismissive ones we got from Sharon Rudnick and Tim Gleason today, when these subsidies were raised in bargaining.
This letter is now 2 weeks old. So, has Gottfredson’s position on this changed, is he telling different people different things, or did his bargaining team not get the memo?
9/26/2013: As near as I can tell UO has been spending about $50K a month on Sharon Rudnick and Kate Grado from HLGR to do the negotiating with the union, and another $30K or so a month for lawyers and consultants to write Barbara Altmann’s “fact check” website. That’s a lot of money for the rather pathetic FAQ they’ve posted on the union contract, here.
Q. Won’t faculty salaries remain far below our peers and AAU comparators?
A. The salary package — which includes across-the-board raises, merit increases, promotion raises and money for tenure track and tenured faculty equity and NTTF salary floors — will move faculty salaries in the right direction. It is also important to look at total faculty compensation (salary + benefits). When benefits are included the gap closes substantially between the University and our comparator universities.
c. Step 3 (as early as FY 2012/13 and no later than FY 2013/2014), increases based on internal equity and merit.
The total amount of funding made available for salary increases by the College in Step 3 will be at least the amount necessary to increase the College’s average salaries to make up the remaining distance to the average salaries of the OUS 8 comparators.
Q: How long, Provost Coltrane, how long?
9/23/2013: A: Seven years and $70K, best case scenario.
Interim Provost Scott Coltrane’s email about the new faculty contract is here. He offers to answer questions. I’ve got a few, and I’ll keep you posted on the answers. You’ll have a chance to ask him yourself during the public presentation he will have to make as candidate for the permanent UO Provost job.
Meanwhile, here’s the math on how long it will take to get to comparators, and an estimate of what you’ll lose meanwhile – about $70,000, lower bound.
The next contract will need to be 10%, 10% to reach this goal, which the administration has purported to want to achieve since the 1998 Senate White paper.
In the scheme of a $800 million budget, we’re not talking about a lot of money. But it’s not going to happen unless we spend the next 18 months exposing Johnson Hall’s money wasting activities, and convince the new UO board that faculty are more important to their university’s future than more administrative bloat, sports subsidies, and expensive White Stag distractions.
Coltrane Op-Ed supports admin over faculty, sports over academics.
9/15/2013: OK, maybe not exactly, but his selective reporting of data is rather astonishing. His Op-Ed is today’s RG is here, my response is in their comment thread. Please post your comments there, not here.
We all agree that students deserve a meaningful classroom experience and that the UO needs to recruit and hire more tenured and tenure-track faculty. Students, faculty, and our state deserve no less from an AAU research institution. The negotiating teams return to the table on August 29. I’m optimistic that these talks will yield a faculty contract that builds on our areas of agreement and propels us into the next decade as a stronger, more united and more equitable institution.
strengthen the University of Oregon and its academic mission.
We are in this together for the long term and I firmly believe that our new labor contract will be a useful tool to ensure equity and fairness, standardize procedures, and set mutual expectations.
include research as well as teaching. We’d like to think that has always been the practice, but it is useful to reaffirm the general principle. Faculty should have the latitude to delve into controversial issues or explore new and emerging areas in their fields of research without fear of censorship or retaliation. And it is important to reaffirm that faculty shape the content of the curriculum.
President Gottfredson and I also agree with the faculty that shared governance is essential to the wellbeing of the academy. I am certain the contract language will underscore the faculty’s front-line role in this regard. We believe that faculty, working with the President, should have responsibility for setting academic standards, creating new classes, determining what material should be included and how classes are taught. The faculty also assigns grades to students and determines who should be awarded degrees.
increase in support from the current 85 percent pay. The University and the faculty union, United Academics, broadly agree about maintaining the integrity of the tenure review and promotion process and the contract reaffirms procedures to protect that tradition.
ensures NTTF are eligible for professional development funds. The contract will also set down policies for regular review and appointment of non-tenure track faculty with appropriate faculty involvement and oversight. Along with better pay, it’s important for NTTF to have stronger job security and potential for promotion.
deserve no less from an AAU research institution. The negotiating teams return to the table on August 29. I’m optimistic that these talks will yield a faculty contract that builds on our areas of agreement and propels us into the next decade as a stronger, more united and more equitable institution.
Priorities: Later this month, our leadership retreat will address the most pressing priorities for the Provost’s Office during this coming year. The group in attendance will include the Leadership Council augmented by faculty, staff, student, Foundation and Alumni Association leadership. I will present some ideas such as review of the Academic Plan and the Big Ideas, office and classroom space, etc. The group will have an opportunity to add topics and to do an initial prioritization. I have already spoken with Robert Kyr, President of the University Senate, about an online ranking process of these priorities, to be run by the Senate in September, involving the entire community. From all this input, the President and I will settle on the priority topics for this year.
That would have been last September. Just in case anyone needed a reminder about the lack of faculty input into UO’s priorities – a question which Hubin finessed in the accreditation report, and which Rudnick made the mistake of bringing up at the bargaining table. Too bad Coltrane doesn’t start the job until July.
I am delighted to announce that Scott Coltrane, dean of the University of Oregon’s College of Arts and Sciences, has accepted my invitation to serve in an interim role as the UO’s senior vice president and provost beginning July 1.
He will succeed Jim Bean, who will leave his current position of senior vice president and provost at the end of June, to return to the Lundquist College of Business. Dean Coltrane will serve in the interim position as we conduct a nationwide search for a permanent senior vice president and provost.
I would like to thank all those who submitted nominations to fill this interim position and I’d especially like to extend my appreciation to members of the Faculty Advisory Council who served as the selection advisory committee for this appointment.
The provost is the UO’s chief academic officer, heading our academic programs and overseeing the quality of our teaching and research. The provost ensures that we maintain a high quality faculty by providing leadership in appointments, promotions, working conditions and tenure.
Dean Coltrane has served since 2008 as the head of our College of Arts and Sciences. He has also served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and has extensive experience and familiarity with the fundamental issues facing our entire university – from the growth of recent years, to the space and staffing issues we are currently addressing, to facilitating our research mission.
A prominent sociologist, Dean Coltrane’s own research has focused in part on families and fatherhood and the domestic divisions of labor and gender inequality. Prior to joining the UO in 2008, he served for 20 years in a variety of teaching, research and administrative positions at the University of California at Riverside.
Please join me in congratulating Scott Coltrane and welcoming him to his interim role as senior vice president and provost.
Bean keeps his parking spot for 4 more months, but we should have a new interim by July 1. The obvious candidate is CAS Dean Scott Coltrane. Any other ideas? 3/2/13.
UO can’t give raises because of the union?
10/12/2012: I’ve heard many reports of recent statements by Bean and Gottfredson that they can’t pay us the round 2 and 3 Lariviere raises because of the union. At the Head’s retreat, for example. Please post comments or email me about other stuff you’ve heard from admins on this, with what was said, by whom, and when. The more specific the better.
Q: Why aren’t you providing increases to faculty as well?
A: Our faculty recently unionized. Most adjustments to faculty salaries will need to be negotiated with the union as part of our initial collectively bargained contract.
On the other hand UO has the money set aside – for TTF and NTTF – and it’s hard to see how Kitzhaber can let the coaches get 21%+ and then say no to the professors. And the Johnson Hall dwellers are apparently not saying the problem is the money or the Gov – they’re saying it’s unionization.
Is there a legal prohibition against giving raises without a contract, now that we’ve gone union? No.
Labor law does say that, because of the union vote, faculty now have the right to ask the union to file a grievance against the administration for changes in the terms of employment – which would include a raise. I’m no psychology professor, but I don’t think people file grievances about getting raises often enough to even get a note in the DSM.
If there was a pre-existing agreement to give raises, does UO have to follow through with it now that we’ve got a union? Maybe.
The Missouri article stating that UO has the lowest salaries in the AAU has caused quite a stir (we have since verified that they were correct). Low salaries were always thought of as just Oregonian. But 34 out of 34 is a whole other thing. We cannot have this. Richard’s reaction was “this is job #1.” Richard will likely have an announcement on how we are attacking this when politically feasible (after last gavel). Please communicate to your faculty that the Missouri article really got our attention. This may require disruptive solutions.
The ERB is not going to take Bean’s word any more seriously than we do, but there’s more substantive evidence that faculty had reason to expect raises. I’ve got a public records request in for the spreadsheet showing what CAS had planned for rounds 2 and 3 of the Lariviere raises, for each TTF, by name. More than a month, and CAS Dean Scott Coltrane is still refusing to turn it over. If you’ve got a copy please send it along. Thanks!
I’m also trying to get more information on who is advising Gottfredson on labor law – I hope he knows better than to rely on Randy by now. My guess is that it’s Sharon Rudnick of Geller’s favorite firm, Harrang, Long, Gary and Rudnick. I’ve made a public records request, but Dave Hubin’s office wants to charge me $70 for the contracts – and it will be a lot more for the invoices and memos. You know where this is going – pony up, comrades. | 2019-04-23T20:09:54 | http://uomatters.com/tag/scott-coltrane/page/3 |
A grim future in which men and women are forced to march for their daily bread.
this joke is about what people believe michael jackson did.
Never wander into the grounds of the Witch... A group of cousins play a game and meet with a peculiar young girl with more mysteries than any would care to recollect.
This is what happened to me, its real deep. If you really like it and u got nething to want to say to me email me.
This is the first story that I've written that I've ever fully finished. I've included a poem that I wrote that goes along with one theme at the end.
In everyone’s life there’s a time when they face their past and realize that they’ve made some mistakes. To appease their guilty conscience, most people apologize for themselves rather than for what they’ve done. I started thinking about some of the bad things that happen in the world, and realized that sometimes sorry just doesn’t fix things.
Sometimes if you're not careful you can end up taking a sidetrail accidentally and get lost along the way. This poem talks about that relating life to a highway.
This is probably my favorite poem. This is the first poem where I tried a new writing technique. Now all my others are written just like it.
This is about getting out there and being all that you can be. I wrote it in like a minute one night for no reason.
This is my sequel to 'Monsters' about who and what I consider myself to be.
This is about all the promises we make and sometimes break, regretting what we did to break them.
This is about how I feel inside but won't let anyone know about. Sadly, I can only express my views on paper through writing.
This was probably the first poem I ever wrote about what I thought life was like.
I wrote this after a big fight with my best friend. This describes how I sometimes feel around him.
This poem is about probably my biggest fear ever. Dying alone, without ever finding happiness.
Sometimes relationships never turn out the way they should, and when they end you feel as if a part of your is lost. This poem expresses the sorrow from that feeling of absence.
Four kids insert themselves into a myth about a young lady who disappeared 140 years earlier. | 2019-04-23T02:21:13 | http://freestoriescenter.com/categoryauthor.asp?Author=Mark |
Hatley 8K is the next race in the Vancouver Island Race Series, taking place on Sunday, February 24. With Cedar 12K postponed due to the weather on February 10, registered runners have had to wait four weeks for the next race. But Hatley won’t disappoint.
The road/trail combination at Royal Roads University is a popular one with Island runners, although challenging with a big hill early on in race, and then continuing to be undulating when runners hit the trail portion at 4km.
“It is such a treat to expose the runners to the historic grounds of Royal Roads with a picturesque route along the water, and through a first growth forest,” says race director, Nick Walker.
Hosted by Frontrunners Athletic Club, post-race treats include a bbq – yes in February! “Runners will be treated to a complimentary post run bbq hosted by the Langford Volunteer Firefighters, raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy, as well as freshly baked treats from the Royal Bay Bakery,” added Walker.
Runners can register online until 6 pm Friday, February 22 at www.islandseries.org. Registration and number pick up is also available on Saturday, February 23 at Frontrunners Westshore, #123, 755 Goldstream Avenue, Langford from 12 noon – 4 pm, or on race day, from 9 am – 10:15 am. Race registration until February 22 is $30 for adults and $25 for students, and on race weekend the fees are $50.
Hatley 8K will be followed by the re-scheduled Cedar 12K on March 3, Port Alberni Paper Chase 15K on March 10, Comox Valley RV Half Marathon on March 24, TriStars 10K on April 7 and the Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K and Series Awards on April 14. | 2019-04-20T11:06:43 | https://victoriasportsnews.com/hatley-8k-all-set-for-sunday/ |
These are questions and answers I’ve found useful in my writing. I hope it helps you too.
That’s great Brian! I’m very glad the flowchart might help, and now I’m going to start saying “Sookie, sookie now.” It’s just too fun not to say.
Sookie sookie now, if you look it up in the urban dictionary also has a sexual connotation, which I didn’t know when I was teaching my Northwestern University students about African American cultural terms…to me it meant, “well alright go on with your bad self”…and then a student started reading the urban dictionary definition out loud in the classroom…I had to back pedal as teachers sometimes have to do, and provide the accurate use and context. In other words, JB…Just be careful to who you say this to, and when.
I’ve seen this chart months ago, but from time to time it comes to my mind and makes me smile (again).
Thanks Basilis! Always great to see you on Steven’s site! | 2019-04-21T15:13:06 | http://www.jeremywbrown.com/write-the-story-flowchart/ |
Why hire a local Castle Rock SEO company? Why hire a local Castle Rock SEO company?
With search engines becoming more refined in identifying the purpose of every search, the demand for search engine optimization becomes a necessity in order for you to compete in your market. If your business is based in Castle Rock, Colorado, it is important to work with a local company that knows and understands the local competition. Fortunately, gopixel is here to help with your SEO services in Castle Rock.
Aside from merely relying on search terms alone, search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo have the ability to understand that websites are in particular geographical areas, and listings are often presented based on the end users location. In terms of search engine optimization for local businesses, NAP (name, address and phone) information and consistency is critical in how your website is indexed and presented online. With the help of our Castle Rock SEO experts, you can address all the local SEO components needed to have a higher ranking.
As you investigate local SEO companies, it is important that you have goals set for your business with clear outcomes and expectations. If you only wish to be found by users in your region and not nationwide, you should hire a local SEO specialist such as gopixel, who understand the difference between local and nationwide SEO and have an intimate knowledge of the area they serve. At gopixel we have done a great deal of research on where and how to get your business found by your local target audience. We know the local news outlets, directories, local blogs, and marketing companies in the Castle Rock area and we can help find the best solutions for you.
One of the trends we see in the internet marketing industry is the transition of organizations to working with local SEO companies. The primary reason is – because we are located here, close to you. We are accessible by phone, we’re minutes away – and we can meet with you whenever your schedule allows. Working with a local company benefits you and it benefits our local economy.
As a local SEO business in Castle Rock, we are more concerned with your reputation and business than someone outside of your area is. Here in the Castle Rock, people desire personal relationships, getting to know the local businesses and to engage with them.
We know that creating content for your business is the most important SEO tool, and working with a local SEO company has distinct advantages. Being local means you know the nuances of the business environment, what people are interested in and specific knowledge about your region. Here in the Castle Rock, we have Town, Chamber and other events that can help impact your SEO as well as a plethora of social media options. References such as these can come across in copy as you write your messages. A local SEO company can help you in your marketing strategy, giving you a local edge.
At gopixel we have been serving the Castle Rock community for almost ten years. We know and understand the area intametly. We are involved with the Town of Castle Rock, The Chamber of Commerce, Churches, Non-Profits and other local organizations and strive to make the business community better! We proudly serve the 80104, 80108 and 80109 zip codes. | 2019-04-24T04:01:12 | https://www.gopixel.com/home-slider/local-seo-in-castle-rock/ |
Our "Expect To Win" Bonus Program gives you a direct link to give an extra bonus to your Clean It Staff. Each pay cycle, we pay out bonuses to individuals that exceed your expectations or impress you. So please make regular visits to this page and help our staff know what you like.
At Clean It, Inc. we have worked diligently to assure that germs, allergens and dirt from other people's homes do not come into yours. Many of these things are simple, but when you think about it, could be quite disgusting. We use EcoLogo Certified Products which mean they are not harmful to the environment, your children or pets.
Ask us about our rag system, flat mops and canister vacuums. We think you will agree, it is the best way to clean.
Often, when someone calls us to give them a bid that has used a family friend or individual to clean their home, stain their deck, clean out their gutters or work on their epoxy floor, something has happened. Someone fell, something got broke, or unfortunately someone was hurt and the person doing the work was not insured or bonded.
Clean It staff are bonded and we are insured as an organization to cover up to $2 million per occurrence of damage or negligence. We complete background checks on all of our workers and we follow up with every one of them every day to assure that the work they are doing is correct and is being completed as we promised it would be. We are happy to always issue you a certificate of insurance on every job we do.
At Clean It, Inc., we are focused on providing residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services. We are committed to your satisfaction & we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations.
With a wide variety of services, friendly staff, competitive pricing, and service practices that our customers say they didn't even think of, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. | 2019-04-26T12:45:42 | https://www.cleanit4u.com/feedback |
If you have any pain while brushing your teeth or have any questions about how to brush properly, please be sure to call the office at Little Falls Phone Number 320-632-6621.
Our doctors recommend using a soft toothbrush. Position the brush at a 45 degree angle where your gums and teeth meet. Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth. Use light pressure while putting the bristles between the teeth, but not so much pressure that you feel any discomfort.
Automatic and “high-tech” electronic toothbrushes are safe and effective for the majority of the patients. Oral irrigators (water spraying devices) will rinse your mouth thoroughly, but will not remove plaque. You need to brush and floss in conjunction with the irrigator. We see excellent results with electric toothbrushes and have Oral B Genius brushes available for purchase. | 2019-04-24T06:15:03 | https://www.fallscourtdentists.com/preventative-care/oral-hygiene/ |
Hello fellow ESP lovers! welcome to my page! I'm a portuguese ESP fan, ever since i saw Hetfield's explorer. Now i'm in love with GH-600 and RZK-II! Own an LTD EC-200 but hope some day my wallet allows me to get those 2 or one of those anniversary models... maybe in 2020!!
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Charles, Xavier, Mark and I would like to welcome you to this roundtable discussion. The issues are complex and points of view differ.
Let me give you mine: Europe needs open markets and fair working conditions – together. Some say this is a contradiction in terms. As I see it, it is a win-win-win situation. A win for employees. A win for employers. And a win for our societies.
Together, they contribute to inclusive and innovative societies. And strengthen productivity and competitiveness.
We all know the reality: - Workers from the EU, and also from other parts of the world, are not always paid what they should be. They are too often exposed to dangerous situations, because no one takes responsibility for safety at their workplaces. - Rogue companies put reputable companies out of business through unfair competition. And the result is that we lose both productivity and competitiveness.
None of this is acceptable. Not financially, not morally, not in any way.
We need to show that the European Union can improve people's working lives. This is essential to maintaining legitimacy and the confidence of European citizens.
We should strengthen workers' rights, stop unfair competition and the abuse of regulations. We must stand up for the principle of equal pay for equal work.
And we should strengthen the dialogue with the business community and smooth the path for reputable companies so that they can grow and create new jobs.
All this should be done, knowing that there is no 'one size fits all' solution. Methods for regulating national labour markets vary between Member States. And that is a good thing.
I appreciate the Commission's efforts, both in enhancing the social dialogue and preparing a Labour Mobility Package. I urge you to be ambitious.
We, the leaders, must also make sure we follow this up in our discussions on growth and employment at an upcoming European Council meeting.
I am now eager to hear your views and thoughts on how to advance this pressing matter. | 2019-04-24T18:44:52 | https://www.government.se/speeches/2015/06/prime-minister-stefan-lofvens-speech-at-the-high-level-meeting-on-fair-conditions-in-the-labour-market/ |
In this 2017 file photo, Michelle Carter sits in a district court in Taunton, Mass. Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to prison for encouraging 18-year-old Conrad Roy III to kill himself. The state's highest court upheld the ruling last week, and Carter began serving her prison sentence on Monday.
"You can't think about it. You just have to do it," Michelle Carter wrote." And, after he got out of his truck, she texted him to "get back in."
Roy got back in, and was later found dead. Carter was sentenced to serve 15 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter for causing Roy's death. Carter has remained free while appealing the ruling, but the highest court in Massachusetts upheld her conviction last week. Carter, now 22, reported to prison on Monday.
It's very hard to determine legal causation in the context of suicide, but there was enough evidence here to show proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the Supreme Judicial Court wrote. Even as the "confused" and "vulnerable" victim had managed to exit the deadly vehicle, "he was badgered back into the gas-infused truck by the defendant, his girlfriend and closest, if not only, confidant in this suicidal planning," the unanimous court wrote. "And then after she convinced him to get back into the carbon monoxide filled truck, she did absolutely nothing to help him: she did not call for help or tell him to get out of the truck as she listened to him choke and die."
An attorney for Carter told the Washington Post they would consider appealing the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. "We are disappointed in the Court's decision, which adopts a narrative that we do not believe the evidence supports," Daniel Marx said in a statement, adding that the decision has "troubling implications, for free speech, due process, and the exercise of prosecutorial discretion." | 2019-04-25T17:49:02 | https://brianbell.net/woman-who-provoked-suicidal-boyfriend-via-text-message-begins-prison-sentence/ |
The Pound Sterling to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate advanced by over 0.15% on Monday as gauges of manufacturing for both the UK and Switzerland failed to achieve forecast levels.
On Friday the Pound was supported against the majority of its currency counterparts by a run of better-than-predicted economic reports for the UK.
The UK’s Hometrack Housing Survey for August showed a 0.1% month-on-month gain and a 5.5% year-on-year advance while the GfK Consumer Confidence survey rallied from -2 in July to 1 last month.
Later in the European session the UK’s Nationwide House PX figures detailed a 0.8% month-on-month climb and an annual increase of 11.0%.
The Pound began Monday trading in a stronger position against several of its major rivals, but the currency fluctuated following the publication of mixed UK reports.
In a sign that the UK’s economic recovery is losing momentum in several key areas, the nation’s Manufacturing PMI fell to a 14 month low of 52.5 in August – defying expectations for a reading of 55.1.
However, any Sterling losses were limited as a report showed that the level of mortgage approvals issued in the UK didn’t decline by as much as expected in July.
The number of approvals had been expected to drift from a negatively revised 67.1K to 66.0K, but they actually came in at 66.6K.
The USD/CHF pairing hit a low of 0.9175 and with US markets closed for a national holiday, additional fluctuations are likely to be limited.
The British currency managed to maintain a stronger position against its Swiss peer thanks to a less-than-stellar Manufacturing PMI for Switzerland.
The index tumbled from 54.3 in July to 52.9 in August.
Economists had anticipated a reading of 53.3.
The appeal of the Franc was also compromised over the weekend by comments issued by Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan.
In Jordan’s opinion ‘there is no doubt’ that the economic outlook for Switzerland has dimmed.
The GBP/CHF exchange rate could fluctuate over the course of this week in response to news from the UK (including the Bank of England’s interest rate decision and the UK’s Services/Construction PMI. Switzerland’s growth report for the second quarter, due out on Tuesday, is also likely to inspire GBP/CHF volatility.
Year-on-year growth of 1.5% has been forecast for the second quarter. This would be down from annual growth of 2.0% in the first quarter.
The Swiss Franc has tumbled versus the majority of its major peers on Tuesday morning after Gross Domestic Product data left a lot to be desired.
The quarter-on-quarter Swiss Gross Domestic Product was forecast to grow by 0.32% having shown a growth of 0.5% previously. The actual data, however, saw a flat line 0.0% figure. The year-on-year GDP was forecast to have grown by 1.5% after the previous revised figure of 2.1%. The actual data saw a disappointing growth of 0.6%. | 2019-04-24T00:30:11 | http://exchangeratenews.com.au/pound-sterling-swiss-franc-gbpchf-forecast-hold-gain-services-pmi-usdchf-softer-26831 |
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The lovely ocean breezes were a nice change from the recent heat wave. Belmont Shores was once again a fun summer outing and attracted some visitors from out of town along with scouts and newcomers. One question did not appear to have a valid answer (#53). It was assumed that if you were in that area, you tried to find this answer. Credit was given to anyone who had correctly answered both of the controls near this one (#54 and #101). Although a few other minor issues were reported, enough people got those questions correct that we scored them normally.
Winners were Greg and Kathleen Lennon - visitors from Quantico Orienteering Club. They covered most of the map except for a few northern controls and the area east of Marine Stadium. Congratulations! | 2019-04-20T21:11:52 | http://losangelesorienteering.org/drupal/belmont-shores-urban-discovery-1/results |
Definition of “Cosmetic” The definition of the “Cosmetic” does not include the treatments designed for using with teeth and oral mucosa. The definition of the “Cosmetic” is expanded to include (a) treatments designed for using with teeth and oral mucosa; and (b) the use of treatment for purposes of change to an appearance, or deodorization or protection of any part of the body.
Government Fee The manufacturer and the importer are required to pay an annual Government fee of THB 1,000 and THB 2,000, respectively. There is no Government fee for each product license. There is no requirement for the payment of an annual Government fee imposed on the manufacturer or the importer. However, they are subject to the Government fee at the maximum of THB 5,000 for each product license.
Validity of Product License There is no expiry date of the product license. The product license is valid for 3 years and renewable by paying of the renewal fee at THB 5,000, at the maximum.
(ii) a statement which is led to misapprehend of the product quality as a sexual problems treatment.
subject to an imprisonment not exceeding 3 months with a fine not exceeding THB 20,000. The authority has a power to revoke the product license should the manufacturer or the importer manufacture or import cosmetics which is different from the registration. The manufacturer and the importer shall also be subject to a fine not exceeding THB 20,000. There is no criminal liability under the Cosmetic Act 2015.
The ministerial regulations shall be further enacted to support the enforcement of the Cosmetic Act 2015. We must careful and closely monitor the further rules to be enforced.
Should you have any queries about these new act or any legal enquires on Thai laws, please do not hesitate to contact us. | 2019-04-25T14:17:32 | https://www.southasia-law.com/news/newsdetail?news_id=15 |
Late Friday at the 45th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD), member states issued a bold resolution in support of young people's sexual and reproductive health and human rights.
This victory comes on the heels of a UNICEF report released this week highlighting the challenges the largest-ever generation of young people face — including HIV/AIDS, violence and unintended pregnancy — and reaffirms international agreements including the 1994 United Nations International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (ICPD).
"This CPD is one of the most important events to take place - to talk about young people, for young people and with young people," said Kgomotso Papo, speaking on behalf of the South African Delegation during the closing plenary. "We must remove all barriers that compromise the health, well-being and development of youth; and ensure the right of every individual to autonomous decision making in regards to their bodies, their health and their sexual relationships. On these points, there can be no compromise."
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A simple guide to chord theory on the guitar, using the D major scale as a basis for creating chords from notes of the scale. No guitar playing in this video – just theory! Covers major, minor, 7th, 9th, minor 7th, minor 6th, diminished and augmented chord construction. www.mjra.net Ifyou like DIY music and good companionship, why not take a look at the “Front Porch” discussion board. You can find it at: frontporch.phpbb3now.com Our only rule is Respect each other. | 2019-04-20T01:20:14 | https://www.axetopia.com/tags/will |
How much importance do we give to the settings in which we live, sleep and relax when we go travelling? Nowadays travel usually means spending time in hotels, and these establishments have set about specializing in order to satisfy the varied needs of their guests. In this book we have sought to open a window on todays highly innovative hotels by showcasing some particularly attractive examples from all over the world. All the hotels that we have gathered together are united by a quest for up-to-date design aimed at providing a welcome for business travelers or tourists. | 2019-04-24T14:53:37 | https://portallibro.com/hotels-100/ |
Courtney Archer-Buckmire has worked in non-profits and independent schools for the past decade. Ms. Archer-Buckmire currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving for the Chapin School in New York City. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Annual Giving at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. A native New Yorker, Courtney is an alumna of Poly Prep and of Prep for Prep. She has served on Prep for Prep’s board of trustees and co-chaired its Alumni Giving Campaign. Currently, Courtney serves on the board of directors for The Sylvia Center, is a member of Prep for Prep’s Associates Council and is a founding member of Prep’s Alumni Association. Ms. Archer-Buckmire earned her bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric from William Smith College and is the NYC regional alumni development coordinator for her alma mater. | 2019-04-23T04:16:00 | https://www.sylviacenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors/courtney-archer-buckmire/ |
On 13th September 2018, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) (First Section) delivered its long-awaited judgment in Big Brother Watch and others v. the United Kingdom. In a ruling of significant length (more than 200 pages), the Court considered in detail the UK surveillance regime following the Edward Snowden revelations and found that certain aspects of this violated Articles 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and 10 (freedom of expression) of the Convention.
The Court reviewed three main issues concerning the compliance of the UK surveillance framework contained in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) (now repealed by the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA)) with Article 8 ECHR: i) the bulk interception of communications under section 8(4) of RIPA; ii) the intelligence sharing regime between the USA and the UK whereby UK authorities received material intercepted by the NSA under the PRISM and UPSTREAM programmes; and, iii) the acquisition of communications data from Communications Service Providers (‘CSPs’) under Chapter II of RIPA.
The Strasbourg Court noted that bulk interception programmes operated in order to identify unknown threats to national security fall within States’ margin of appreciation. Nevertheless, since all interception regimes (both bulk and targeted) have the potential to be abused, the Court held that the discretion afforded to States in operating such regimes ‘must necessarily be narrower’.
In this regard, the Court ruled that interception programmes must set out in the law six minimum requirements, established in Weber and Saravia, ‘in order to be sufficiently foreseeable to minimise the risk of abuses of power’. These are: the nature of offences which may give rise to an interception order; a definition of the categories of people liable to have their communications intercepted; a limit on the duration of interception; the procedure to be followed for examining, using and storing the data obtained; the precautions to be taken when communicating the data to other parties; and the circumstances in which intercepted data may or must be erased or destroyed. The Court decided to examine the justification for any interference in the present case by reference to these six minimum requirements having also regard to the three additional factors regarding secret surveillance measures for national security purposes identified in Zakharov, namely the arrangements for supervising the implementation of secret surveillance measures, notification mechanisms and the remedies provided for by national law.
Concerning the question at issue, the Court noted that Section 8(4) of RIPA permitted the bulk interception of both content and ‘related communications data’ (data about the ‘who, when and where’ of a communication – essentially metadata). Regarding the former, the ECtHR accepted that while anyone could potentially have the content of their communications intercepted, it was clear that the UK intelligence services were ‘neither intercepting everyone’s communications, nor exercising an unfettered discretion to intercept whatever communications they wish’ as communications of individuals known to be in the British islands were excluded and the intelligence services employed targeted bearers to select these communications most likely to carry intelligence value. The Court, nevertheless, raised concerns regarding the safeguards governing the selection of bearers for interception and the selection of intercepted material for examination by an analyst because the UK regime lacked robust independent oversight of the selectors and search criteria used to filter intercepted communications.
‘In bulk, the degree of intrusion is magnified, since the patterns that emerge could be capable of painting an intimate picture of a person through the mapping of social networks, location tracking, Internet browsing tracking, mapping of communication patterns, and insight into who a person interacted with’. The Court, therefore, held that section 8(4) did not provide real safeguards for the selection of metadata for examination and, thus, breached Article 8 ECHR as it did not meet the quality of law requirement and was incapable of keeping the interference to what is ‘necessary in a democratic society’.
The Court was asked to consider for the first time in the present case the compliance of an intelligence sharing regime with the Convention. Adapting the minimum requirements from Weber (see above), it examined the circumstances in which intercept material can be requested; the procedure followed for examining, using and storing the material obtained; the precautions taken when communicating the material obtained to other parties; and the circumstances in which the material obtained must be erased or destroyed and concluded that there were no significant shortcomings in the application and operation of the US-UK intelligence sharing regime and, therefore, no violation of Article 8 ECHR.
The third issue that the Court had to consider under Article 8 was Chapter II of RIPA, which allowed certain UK public authorities to acquire communications data from CSPs. The Court’s analysis was rather short in this respect drawing extensively from the CJEU’s judgments in Digital Rights Ireland and Watson, according to which a communications’ retention scheme is lawful under EU law where access to communications is limited to the objective of fighting serious crime; is subject to prior review by a court or independent administrative authority; and the data concerned are retained within the EU. The Court found a violation of Article 8 ECHR on the basis that Chapter II RIPA permitted access to retained data for the purpose of combating crime (rather than ‘serious crime’) and such access was not subject to prior review by a court or independent administrative body – flaws that had already been identified by the High Court.
The Court was also asked to examine the compatibility of section 8(4) and Chapter II of RIPA with Article 10 ECHR. It held that the bulk interception regime violated Article 10 ECHR because of the potential chilling effect that this created to the confidentiality of communications and the absence of any ‘above the waterline’ arrangements limiting the intelligence services’ ability to search and examine confidential material. Finally, the Court concluded that Chapter II also breached Article 10 ECHR due to the lack of sufficient safeguards in respect of confidential journalistic material.
This is without doubt a landmark decision of the Strasbourg Court marking a victory for the fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression over surveillance. The Court should be praised for recognising that bulk metadata surveillance can be as intrusive – or even more intrusive – than access to the content of communications. It is worth mentioning that the CJEU in its surveillance case-law has followed a slightly different approach on this issue, holding that generalised access to the content of communications breaches ‘the essence of the right to privacy’, while this is not the case for metadata, therefore, revealing a differentiation between the two. This approach of the CJEU clearly disregards the fact that in the context of the internet and modern digital technologies such a distinction between accessing the content of communications or the metadata is very problematic because metadata can often reveal more precise and sensitive information than the data subject is aware about herself through aggregation and the use of modern data mining and algorithmic techniques. In addition, it is often the case that massive metadata internet surveillance is much more efficient and effective than content access.
However, while it should be recognised that the Court’s discussion of the UK surveillance regime in Big Brother and others v. the UK is comprehensive and elaborate, overall its analysis appears archaic. The Court’s reliance on authorities, principles and minimum requirements established many years ago (the Weber and Saravia case was decided in 2006) against which modern digital surveillance regimes should be evaluated is problematic. This criticism was raised by Judge Kostelo, joined by Judge Turkovic in their partly concurring, partly dissenting Opinion, but in my view it goes beyond the issue of ex ante judicial review of secret surveillance. The problem lies in the all-encompassing scope of modern digital surveillance – especially metadata surveillance but not only – that is undertaken in a bulk, indiscriminate way without any differentiation, limitation or exception being made for individuals with no link whatsoever to terrorism or serious crime, as the CJEU held in Digital Rights Ireland.
By rejecting the applicants' request to ‘update’ its list of minimum requirements against which surveillance regimes should be examined, the Strasbourg Court missed a chance in the present case to make its case-law more adaptable to present and future surveillance challenges.
SUGGESTED CITATION Tzanou, Maria: Big Brother Watch and others v. the United Kingdom: A Victory of Human Rights over Modern Digital Surveillance?, VerfBlog, 2018/9/18, https://verfassungsblog.de/big-brother-watch-and-others-v-the-united-kingdom-a-victory-of-human-rights-over-modern-digital-surveillance/, DOI: https://doi.org/10.17176/20180918-125600-0.
The United Kingdom was eliminated on penaltie shoot out against the European Court of Human Rights. | 2019-04-23T00:33:31 | https://verfassungsblog.de/big-brother-watch-and-others-v-the-united-kingdom-a-victory-of-human-rights-over-modern-digital-surveillance/ |
I have written poetry for several years...about 50 or so to be not very exact. In all that time, I have never met anyone who had the foggiest idea what I, as a poet, go through. Oh, I don't mean the creative process itself. I mean living in a world with people who do not know how it feels to be in the middle of a poem and suddenly have the TV turned on by someone who is oblivious to the creative thing that is happening in your head and your gut at the same time. They never understand why you get angry when they ask a "simple question" whan you are scribbling furiously on a legal pad to capture a thought, or an entire poem, before it can get away.
NOTE: If you enjoy this poem, please be kind enough to click one of the social media sharing links to the left. Thank you. | 2019-04-22T23:55:15 | http://ravensong.mysite.com/understand_poet.html |
I love watching Asias go naughty... extract.
This is a master piece. Thanks allot!!! | 2019-04-25T20:25:44 | https://xhamster.com/videos/cute-korean-girl-show-her-hot-body-09-special-6264243 |
From Dan Lewis, the same guy who writes Now I Know, the daily e-newsletter of interesting stories ("Every morning, I share something interesting I’ve learned over the last few weeks. It began in June of 2010. As of January 1, 2012, 35,000 people are subscribed." Previously. Archives.), comes the nascent Fact and a Photo tumblr. Already, there's a picture of a swimming pig.
I've never thought about how pineapples grow. That was pretty surprising.
Thanks. Somehow many of the photos help make the facts more memorable than I would have expected. The sight looks great on a big LCD screen.
And the site, for that matter!
Call me when pigs can fly.
Previously and previouslier, it turns out; but now I know about the Atlas Obscura. Neat.
Dan Lewis' daily email is one of those things you at first think is remarkably, even adorably, dorky. Until you suddenly realize you are WAITING FOR IT TO ARRIVE EVERY DAY.
Portal is a whole game designed around what's behind the stage curtains of the game you are playing. The Max Payne series also had a breaking of the fourth wall, where he has a hallucinatory dream and sees himself as just a character in a videogame.
Someone could design a game where the deliberately-seen backstage is the breaking void of the back of the polygons. It could be inhabited by turtles. And be turtles all the way out.
If you enjoy this site and this email list, I have a feeling you'll also enjoy Futility Closet. | 2019-04-23T22:32:17 | https://www.metafilter.com/114160/Fact-and-a-Photo |
Fireplaces seem to take center stage when fall comes around, and hold their position throughout the winter months. Once the temperature has risen, the skies are blue, and flowers are bursting from every Southern garden you can still leverage your fireplace as a focal point of your home. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite summer mantel ideas. From blue and white fireplace décor to lush greenery that’s sure to liven up any fireplace, summer fireplace décor can be a great way to spruce up your space for the summer.
Covering a fireplace with a beautiful screen is a great summertime option. A ginger jar and a fern potted in a blue and white container finish the look.
When it doubt, just stock a large vase, bursting with vibrant green branches in front of your unused fireplace.
This stone fireplace is set for summer with lush, potted greenery. The stone spheres in the fireplace are a great summertime alternative to logs.
A white fireplace mantel makes the perfect canvas for bold pops of color. The symmetrical décor and array of vibrant hues make for one eye-catching display.
Old-World elements paired with pops of bright green and pink create a fresh, summertime look for this fireplace.
We’re calling this look coastal country chic. We love the clean white fireplace surround paired with the rich wood mantle. A wicker case, wood trays, and a few potted plants make for a casual summertime look. | 2019-04-24T10:46:12 | https://www.southernliving.com/home/summer/summer-fireplace-decor |
Rotating time lapse device that is used to capture panorama photos & video.
Scenelapse is a rotating time lapse device that is used to capture panorama photos & video. Scenelapse spins up to 360° in 60 minutes. Set the angle and the duration, Scenelapse will take care of the rest. You can remove the GoPro connection to reveal a typical 1/4"-20 tripod mount screw to attach GoPole mounts or other cameras. | 2019-04-21T18:11:37 | https://www.venture25.co.nz/shop/Shop+GoPro/GoPro+Mounts/GoPole+Scenelapse.html |
Luxury Wine food tours Luxury wine tours - Shiraz & Co.
There are hidden gems in the Barossa Valley. Discover a boutique wine tasting room off the beaten path.
The Barossa Valley is home to a plethora of internationally-renowned wines, housing production of the world’s favourite reds, and naturally a boutique wine tasting room or two. But look past the big, bold Shiraz, and there’s a world of unique cellar door experiences waiting to be uncovered.
Michael Hall started making wine in 2007 with just two small parcels: Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills and Syrah from Eden Valley. Ten years later, he opened his boutique wine tasting room to the public for the first time.
But for a small-batch boutique winemaker, the traditional cellar door experience wasn’t the right fit. Hall’s approach is just one in a growing trend of winemakers opting to slow down the tasting process.
As an emerging winemaker, Hall spent half the year working on Australian vintage and half in Europe learning the French craft of Burgundy and Rhône Valley. “That has certainly affected how he approaches winemaking,” says Philip Lord, Business Development Manager at Michael Hall wines.
But Hall’s inspiration extends to more than just winemaking. His ethos, right down to the high-engagement tasting room experience, is modelled on a European way of consuming wine.
For Lord, the tasting experience is immersive and informative, while connecting the wine enthusiast to a wealth of local knowledge. “I think it’s so important to feel more connected to where produce comes from. We love that people are interested to find out details about winemaking,” he says.
Operating a small team means that the boutique wine tasting room has limited opening hours to the general public. But for Lord, that trade-off means that guests can connect directly to the maker. The tasting room is open on Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment only on all other days. “The rest of the week we actually spend winemaking,” says Lord.
In the centre is a huge bar fashioned from Mintaro slate and ex-wine barrel staves that carry the stain and scent of wine they previously held. Two monumental red-gum tables seat groups of guests. At the far end, is an elegant office space that houses the two winemakers—Michael Hall and John Hughes of Rieslingfreak.
“The original philosophy was that [they were] two like-minded winemakers both at a similar stage of their business. John and Michael were both looking for an office space. When the barn came up for lease it was quite a big space. It was to be an office, but it grew to become a tasting room, too.” says Lord.
“They realised that they have similar philosophies with winemaking in terms of wines being made in the vineyard. We cherish and champion that style—relatively minimal intervention and wines that are natural.” The partnership between Hall and Hughes is synergistic. “Advantageously, we don’t make Riesling, and they don’t make reds,” he adds.
Tasting rooms like Michael Hall and Rieslingfreak are hidden gems, with many boutique wineries working by appointment only. These places are where you wont find any crowds or party buses, it’s all about refinenment, a structured and educated appreciation for the craft of winemaking.
While the Barossa Valley is home to both high-profile and lesser-known wineries, it’s all part of the region’s charm. “We have some really big neighbours, and some smaller boutique neighbours. That’s what the industry and the Barossa is about,” says Lord.
There are just so many unique secrets to explore in the Barossa Valley, a new adventure around every corner.
The perfect way to make sure you have the opportunity to soak up all the atmosphere is to jump on one of our Shiraz&Co’s curated private small group tours of the region. They have personal access to the venues that are off the mass tourism trail, and with their SlowTourism focus, help visitors connect with artisans that make the region unique.
Check out all the great personalised high engagement tours to the Barossa here, Shiraz&Co look forward to helping you craft a personal itinerary and can’t wait to show you their little patch of paradise.!!! | 2019-04-26T02:54:39 | https://shirazandco.com.au/category/luxury-wine-tours/ |
COURSE LENGTH: 2-Day course 8:00A – 4:30P each day.
Range fees of $16 per-day are the responsibility of the student, and can be paid directly to your Instructor on range day.
COURSE OPEN TO: You must have successfully completed our Handgun 2 class. We will consider substitution on a case by case basis. The could include having verifiable IDPA, USPSA or 3-gun completion experience or training with nationally recognized instructors. We have to be familiar with their class curriculum!
RANGE FEES: Range fees of $16 per-day are the responsibility of the student, and can be paid directly to your Instructor on range day. | 2019-04-21T06:51:34 | https://www.oneononefirearms.com/store/ADVANCED-TACTICAL-HANDGUN-JUNE-22-&-23-2019-RANGE-11-p124770636 |
What You Can Expect in a Baptism at Salem.
Simply put, Baptism is one of two Sacraments we celebrate here at Salem UMC. Baptism is offered for Infants, Children or Adults. All Baptisms take place in the context of our regular worship services, except for emergency situations. As a church we offer and use all three traditional forms of Baptism: Sprinkling, Pouring, and Immersion. Many Baptisms use music, candles, and the laying on of hands to further signify the love of God offered on this occasion. We encourage the use of Sponsors or God Parents for the Baptism of infants. | 2019-04-26T05:49:27 | http://www.cbsalem.org/baptism |
For all buildings built prior to 1990, we will require a Hazmat survey or a Clearance Report prior to booking your first inspection as of January 1, 2018.
Inspections are needed for most construction or renovation projects and are important to ensure safety, accessibility and accountability.
Inspections ensure that renovation or construction work substantially complies with the BC Electrical Code Regulation, BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code and the relevant City bylaws. Because of the complexity of buildings and construction methods, there are several required inspections [PDF - 135 KB] of the building, plumbing and electrical systems.
The permit package is required to be on site for all inspections. Important information [PDF - 616 KB] is in the permit package including the approved plans and application remarks.
Any changes or deviation from approved plans must be reviewed and approved by the City of Victoria prior to starting work on proposed changes. Revised plans and a Revisions After Issuance [PDF - 69 KB] form must be submitted to the Permits and Inspection Department.
To book an inspection email or phone* 250.361.0344, ext. “0”.
*Due to high call volumes voice messages requesting inspections may delay the requested date of inspection. To ensure inspection date requested email is preferred.
Provide site contact name, phone number, project address, permit number, type of inspection and buzzer # if applicable. Inspections booked by email or phone can be booked until 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the requested inspection date. The inspection will be confirmed by the Inspector the day of the inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Please ensure the work is ready to be inspected and that all necessary documents have been submitted or are available on site for the inspector. The permit package must be available on site at the time of inspection.
For more information on booking inspections through MyCity please refer to the MyCity User Guide [PDF - 974 KB].
Inspections requested through MyCity do not require inspection request forms or authorizations.
Inspections booked through MyCity can be booked up to 7:00 a.m. on the requested date of inspection.
Inspections scheduled through email will be taken up to 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the requested date of inspection.
Plumbing Inspection Request form [PDF - 590 KB]: email or hand deliver.
Electrical Contractor's Authorization form [PDF - 504 KB]: email or hand deliver.
Plumbing inspection requests will be confirmed by the Inspector the day of the inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. | 2019-04-25T22:55:11 | https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/planning-development/permits-inspections/inspections.html |
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