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Last weekend, we were blessed with 6-inches of snow – the most snow we’ve had in years (and the most my girls have ever seen). It was the heavy kind that sticks to the trees, blanketing everything in a gorgeous white. Perfect for making snowmen. I truly feel for those who lost power or had to drive on slick roads, but for us, we truly enjoyed the beauty and fun of it. (Now, almost a week later, I’m ready for the sun to peek out!) Here are a few favorites from the weekend.
This little girl turned eighteen months yesterday, now making her closer to two than one. Where did my little baby go? She loves running, talking, and jumping, and mimicking her sister. She’s now going through the screaming phase and getting more strong-willed by the day. We love her to pieces! See how she’s grown.
It’s been so long since I’ve posted any personal photos on the blog; I’ve been slacking on pulling out the camera to take candids of my family. I caught a few good ones during the holidays, although not as many as I would have liked. Below are a few of my favorites!
Lil’ Miss K (in the red sequin dress) singing her heart out at her preschool Christmas concert.
Lil’ Miss K visiting her 94-year-old great-grandma. It’s a six hour round trip drive, but she is always a trooper and happy to see Grandma.
Miss M, transfixed with watching her sister sing in the church Christmas program.
Silly Miss M (almost 18 months old)!
Lil’ Miss K showing off her powers in her Owlette costume (from PJ Mask).
A beautiful sunset on Grand Lake in Oklahoma, where we celebrate Christmas with extended family.
Another month came and went, and this girl is seventeen months old now. She’s learning new words every day. Our current favorite is “no ‘iting,” which we assume means either “no biting,” or “no Ezzy” (our cat). She uses it whenever someone (or some animal) is doing something she disapproves of. I love watching her run, march, and dance, too!
I know my girls will be teenagers before we know it. We’ll be arguing and bickering and trying to get them to put down their devices and speak to us. But right now, dinnertime–the spills, food throwing, and coaxing to eat aside–is pure joy. It’s the time we have together where we pray as a family, our girls giggle and laugh, and my cheeks hurt from smiling so hard. I never want to forget that.
“Cheese!” That’s the face she’s making here. We shot these photos quickly after getting home from a short trip Sunday evening, knowing that after the time change, we wouldn’t have any daylight hours after getting home from work to take her monthly photos. I was lucky to get a couple of decent ones.
Miss M is sixteen months old now, and in full toddler mode with a lot of sass and a growing vocabulary. She likes to point at our cats and say, “NO!” Hmm, I wonder where she came up with that?
See how she’s changed since last month.
They’re baacckkk!! The days are long, but the years are short. This family, especially baby Abby, has grown so much in the last year! Check out all the adorableness (is that even a word?) below, then take a peek down memory lane at last year’s session.
Miss M turned fifteen months old a few days ago – man, time sure does fly! I’m posting her fourteen month picture too, since I missed that one.
She’s a little person with a ton of personality, toddling around and making us laugh constantly. She gets into everything, screams when she doesn’t get what she wants, dances her booty off, scribbles on the walls, and has no fear of climbing onto big sister’s scooter and taking off down the driveway.
She’s catching up on the growth chart, weighing in at 20.5 pounds & 30 inches, putting her in the 40-50th percentile.
She’s a talker too, with probably 20-30 words in her vocabulary, although a lot of them sound similar and Mommy and Daddy are probably the only ones who can decipher most of them.
See how she’s changed here.
A drunk walking down the street?
She takes off down the road, then turns around and gives us a mischievous smile and wave. Luckily we’re on a quiet cul-de-sac and always stay close behind.

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Due to the latest developments in electronics industry, the emerging multimedia applications are smart, efficient as well as sensitive to the deployment constraints. The intelligent and soft computing techniques provide scalable and energy efficient multimedia solutions. The emerging multimedia tools can be used for various pervasive and ubiquitous applications such as health care, environmental monitoring, security and surveillance. This special issue includes 12 papers relating to these emerging applications.
In the paper titled “Stereo Panorama Acquisition and Display for Virtual Tour Systems,” Huang and Klette investigate methods for determining optimum parameters both for high-accuracy stereo panoramic image recording and displaying. They focus on automatic image disparity enhancement while displaying a stereo panorama. The experimental results show that these parameters are critical for ensuring high quality stereo viewing. The derived formulas are applicable in technologies for stereo panorama imaging or stereoscopic displaying.
Xiao et al. present “A Group of Novel Approaches and a Toolkit for Motion Capture Data Reusing”. They propose approaches for posture feature representation, motion sequence segmentation, key-frame extraction and content-based motion retrieval, which are very important for Motion Capture (MoCap) data reusing.
In paper titled “A Portable Toolkit for Supporting End-User Personalization and Control in Context-Aware Applications”, Kawsar et al. address the personalization and control issues at the system interface level in parallel to context centric design. They present a toolkit that provides support for extending context-aware applications with end-user personalization and control features. The toolkit can be used with various existing middleware. Further, the existing context-aware applications can be augmented to provide end-user personalization and control support.
Han et al. provide “Music Emotion Classification and Context-based Music Recommendation”. They propose a novel emotion state transition model (ESTM) to model human emotional states and their transitions by music. They also present context-based music recommendation (COMUS) ontology for modeling user's musical preferences and context, and for supporting reasoning about the user's desired emotion and preferences. For mapping low-level features to ESTM, they collected various high-dimensional music feature data and applied nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) for their dimension reduction.
In paper titled “A New Unequal Error Protection Scheme Based on FMO,” Shih and Tsai present a novel scheme for video transmission over error-prone networks. The proposed scheme is based on the error resilient features of H.264/AVC and employs an unequal error protection (UEP) approach to protect effectively the streams. They classify macro blocks into slice groups using the explicit mode of Flexible Macroblock Ordering (FMO). Further, a Converged Motion Estimation (CME) is used to improve the proposed UEP scheme.
Hakkoymaz presents “Multimedia Presentation Organization and Playout Management using Intelligent Agents”. A model is proposed for organization, computation and management of automated multimedia presentations based on active multimedia segments retrieved from a multimedia information system and the Web. Based on event-point representation, three methods are given for playing out the constructed presentations at the presentation terminal.
In paper entitled “An Automatic Feature Generation Approach to Multiple Instance Learning and Its Applications to Image Databases”, Cheng et al. propose a novel learning technique which transforms the MIL problem into a standard supervised learning problem by defining a feature vector for each image bag. With this new image representation, standard supervised learning algorithms can be applied to classify the images into the pre-defined categories.
Kovacevic et al. present “Adaptive Content-Based Music Retrieval System”. It is a tunable content-based music retrieval (CBMR) system, which is suitable for retrieval of music audio clips. The audio clips are represented as extracted feature vectors. It improves the retrieval performance genetic algorithm based tuning process. For efficient retrieval of audio clips, the R-tree index is based on the clustering of feature vectors. The proposed CBMR system implements the point query and the n-nearest neighbors query with the O(log n) time complexity. Different objective functions based on cluster similarity and dissimilarity measures are used for the genetic algorithm.
Kolekar and Sengupta investigate “Semantic Concept Mining in Cricket Videos for Automated Highlight Generation.” They automate highlight generation of broadcast sports video sequences from its extracted events and semantic concepts. The proposed method extracts event sequence from video and classifies each sequence into a concept by sequential association mining.
In paper entitled, “A Multimedia Application for Watermarking Digital Images Based on a Content Based Image Retrieval Technique”, Tsolis et al. investigate the implementation of a robust multimedia application for watermarking digital images. The proposed technique is based on an innovative spread spectrum analysis algorithm for watermark embedding and on a content-based image retrieval technique for watermark detection. It combines the advantages of both "detectable" and "readable" watermarks.
Batko et al. present “Building a Web-scale Image Similarity Search System”. They investigate a similarity search system on a test collection of more than 50 million images. They address the challenge of obtaining a collection of images of this scale with the corresponding descriptive features. They also develop scalable indexing and searching mechanisms and answer similarity queries in real-time.
In paper entitled “Simulated Evaluation of Faceted Browsing based on Feature Selection”, Hopfgartner et al. explore the limitations of facet based browsing which uses sub-needs of an information need for querying and organizing the search process in video retrieval. They reduce the dimensionality of features by selecting the most important ones. Facets created by users are simulated by clustering video shots using textual and visual features.
Finally, we would like to thank our reviewers, the organizers of the Second International Conference on Multimedia and Ubiquitous Engineering (MUE), and the editorial staff of JUCS journal.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Despite a number of negative consequences, Powers also discovers that these same development projects are sometimes capable of providing real help and happiness to local communities. William discovers this by delving deeper into Liberian society, which in turn will allow him to discover various fundamental patterns of this culture such as the importance of the religious factor and also the secret societies or the tribal issue that obliges the family member who stands out to provide for other members who most of the time take advantage of him.
He also discovers a country dominated by the Lebanese community at a micro-commercial level and whose natural resources such as diamonds and the rainforest result in conflicts of great magnitude, as in the case of the civil war that blighted Liberia. One character in the novel goes as far as to say, “there is no ideology in Africa, left or right. This war is for money”.
Naturally, the character of Charles Taylor in all of this conflict plays a prevalent part. It is said that Taylor was so dangerous that the only way to stop the war was by making him president in 1997, which indeed happened, although even so disaster was unavoidable.
Powers gets so involved in the Liberian reality that he can’t avoid the cultural conflicts, which even become evident in his relationship with his long-time girlfriend, and to whom he is engaged. At a certain point, Powers has to choose between the life that was designed for him, get married, have children, live the conventional life of a white conservative or, alternatively, submerge himself in the world of development and live new experiences. Powers chooses the second option, aware that sometimes in life “you have to choose between two loves”.
Thus,Powers continues, committed to the fight against deforestation and meeting with Global Witness. In one of these secret meetings, he meets a very special man called Gabriel from whom he learns a lot. Gabriel, together with Global Witness and other organisations such as Greenpeace, has put together an international campaign whose objective is to sanction the illegal exportation of timber from Liberia in a way in which Taylor and his pals stop making money at the expense of the rainforest resources.
Gabriel has an unwavering faith in justice. Thus, he pronounces inspiring sentences such as, “Just because something is impossible doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it”. Or, “Maybe you can’t change the world. But I feel we have the choice to act as if we can”. Such phrases that motivate Powers not only to fight for the Liberian forest, but also to try to protect valuable natural spaces such as SAPO national park which suffers constant threats from speculators.
Powers continues with his intense life in Liberia, until after two years in the country his mission comes to an end. Filled with unforgettable memories and emotions, Powers packs his bags to head to Bolivia, his next destination. William says an emotional goodbye to Ciatta who has contracted malaria and who is deeply saddened that the North American is leaving.
In spite of all of his disappointments in Liberia, from the point of view of development management, Powers notes with happiness that in the end such efforts begin to make a difference, little by little. For example, thanks to the campaign by Global Witness and Greenpeace, the timber exported from Liberia was considered illegal and therefore Taylor was unable to continue exploiting the forest to finance his military activities.
In turn, SAPO National Park managed to survive in the face of so many speculations and threats. In addition, a lot of “small progress” means that in the end, without doubt, the experience and the effort had been worthwhile.
Hope after disillusion is the best kind of hope. I learned this once in conversation with a wise local who had lived life and seen things.

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Recent advances in lighting technology have driven our decision to introduce an LED light, using all our knowledge and experience, to produce an exceptional LED light.
The Helios 11k has a truly impressive output of over 11,000 lumens. The Helios 11k can be powered either by AC or DC with flicker free dimming control.
The pressure housing is rated from 1,000 to 7,000 meters, depending on your application requirement.


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Did you have a little too much fun down in Mexico?
Did the party end on 6s and on 7s?
Did you give yourself away or were you already made?
Did time turn to stone once you weren’t going home?
Did they tell you that your life is going to change?
Did they tell you that your problems will be washed away?
All you had to do was hide it beneath your clothes.
All you had to do was go high and go home.
But it’s never as easy as your conscience claims.
And the view from inside the stone just ain’t the same.
Now the days are long and the time is hard to take.
Now a thousand eyes watch every move you make.
If only fast and easy hadn’t sealed your fate.
Then your problems might be washed away.


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Left There and stopped here.Looks like I will have to stop in again and dust the furniture.
Today being 2/12/18.Almost a yer to date since last visit.I hope All is well !!!!
Here it is 2/17/17.It is almost a year since the last visit of 2/21/16.
I'll leave a note at learnerscoffeeshack for Steph S.
Good day to stop by and have a cuppa coffee.Wishing All a Happy FathersDay and belated Mothers day.
Being in the neighborhood thought I would drop by and have a couple of cups.What fond memories.I wonder what Steph S is up to these days.Maybe she is on Safari.I will leave a note.Missed You !!!!
The official coffeemaker of Atheist Nexus?
Give that Kitty a cup of dark roast!


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Primely positioned in the sought after inner city suburb of Maryville lies this rare double brick home bursting at the seams with charm and character.
A stunning refurbished brick wall and beautiful ornate ceiling work present instant wow factor upon entry, with further decorative cornices, archways, fireplaces and port hole windows ensure this home has personality in spades!
The lofty, stylishly presented, interiors offer extra high ceilings, generously proportioned rooms, separate lounge and dining zones, and modern updates where it counts, creating homely yet contemporary living.
Lovely French doors open out to a highly appealing outdoor entertaining area complete with mini deck, low maintenance synthetic lawn and single carport with additional toilet - an area certain to be a favourite spot for many BBQs and Christmas parties to come!
Conveniently located within walking distance to Maryville Tavern, local bakeries/cafes and bus stop, plus all of the delights of the Newcastle CBD are just a few minutes drive away. Your dream of owning a stunning character filled home with a white picket fence is here, don't delay your inspection and witness this quality home for your family at your earliest convenience!

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13oz. reinforced vinyl banner, double stitch sewn hem around entire perimeter. Includes flat edge webbing across top and bottom that extends out each corner 6 feet for tying banner up. Grommets every 3 feet and full color digital graphics on one face.
Can be single or double faced.
13oz. or 15oz. vinyl banner, heat welded hem around entire perimeter or a pole pocket around the perimeter. Grommets can also be installed for installation.
Our heat welding technology allows us to seam multiple panels together for a virtually unlimited size.
15oz. double faced vinyl banner, double stitch sewn pole pockets top and bottom with webbing sewn in loops for reinforcement. Single grommet top and bottom for securing to the pole brackets.
Standard sizes are available or we can customize to your size.
We also provide the pole brackets.
9oz. single faced vinyl banner, double stitch sewn or heat welded hem. Mesh material is perforated to allow wind top blow through the banner, reducing the wind load on fence or structure. Often used as a Fence Wrap with grommets every 3 feet to zip tie to fence. Can build to fit any size fence or structure.
Hemmed edge of banner folded over one inch and double stitch sewn or heat welded.
Flat Webbing is sewn through banner hem that exits the banner and is used for installation as well as enforcing the edge of the banner.
Grommets installed on the hem of the banner for securing.
Pole Pocket is an open looped hem to accept a pole. Banner can be hung by this pocket. The pole will keep the banner hanging flat and smooth.
Wind Slits can be cut into banner to allow air to pass through without overstressing the installation or banner fabric.
Clearshield® acrylic laminate is applied to surface to protect from UV light and light abrasion.
Your salesperson will suggest the finish options appropriate for your application.
Digital printing does have its color limitation. We can provide customer with a color proof prior to production for a small fee.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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Should Primary Headteachers lead by Pedagogical Example?
I was really intrigued by the Education Secretary’s recent call for more active involvement from headteachers in the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Although this was primarily aimed at secondary headteachers, it is my experience that a lot of primary heads could also be more active in the roll out of CfE in their schools. It’s all very well to attend meetings and seminars with Learning Teaching Scotland (LTS) and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) then come back to school and ask for various initiatives to be tried out and put in place. Because many heads and deputes (certainly in primary schools) do not teach, I feel they don’t always grasp the impracticalities and additional work generated by some ideas they hear in the lecture hall. Of course, secondary headteachers will be restricted to what they can teach depending on what subject they taught before entering management. As a primary school teacher and for the purpose of this discussion, I will be commenting mainly on some of the research I managed to find on teaching heads in the primary school.
Matthews (2009) discusses the characteristics of outstanding headteachers as school leaders and suggests that one of the important personal skills headteachers should possess is “modelling, leading by example, especially in teaching.” Webb (2005) carried out case studies in six English primary schools examining primary headteacher leadership. She focused on three different theoretical leadership models: educative leadership, instructional leadership and pedagogical leadership. The context of this research was against the backdrop of the introduction of the Education Reform Act (ERA)in England in 1988, but I feel that most of this research is relevant to how headteachers in Scotland could approach leading learning and teaching in the primary school. Indeed, there is research to show that there are many headteachers in Scotland who have to take a lead and teach in their schools and I have taught at a school where this happened. I will draw upon some of the research by Valerie Wilson to highlight the Scottish context of teaching headteachers.
Before 1988 and the passing of the ERA in England, many primary headteachers practised educative leadership. In essence they were involved directly in the teaching culture of the school, a working relationship with both pupils and teachers and a social work role with regards to the welfare of individual pupils to ensure a home life conducive to learning (Webb 2005). I would argue that many primary headteachers in Scotland still see this as part of their role or think that they continue to work this way.Instructional leadership can be considered to be a model of leadership influenced by central and local governments and other policy makers designed to bring about school improvement by establishing effective management structures and systems (Webb 2005). In other words, headteachers should not be concerned with educative leadership but focus more on administration and implementing centrally dictated policies and initiatives. Again, I feel that this is a model of leadership I have come across in my teaching career in Scotland. Take for example the pressures caused by HMIe inspections; meeting attainment levels, record keeping, self-evaluations etc all point to headteachers having to implement effective administrative procedures at the expense of being in the classroom to experience themselves the pressures and the enjoyment of being a classroom teacher.
To me this means that headteachers should lead by example in the classroom as well as in the office. Certainly in larger schools, such as in my own context, the headteacher is supported by a depute and three principal teachers. In the age of distributed leadership, management tasks are further delegated to teachers and working groups. Can headteachers not organise their time more efficiently to allow them to spend some time in class leading learning and teaching?
This was certainly true in my experience and time in the small school. On top of all these tasks, the headteacher also taught in class and did her own planning for that time. She had to be organised and manage her time effectively to allow her to do all these things. I argue that it must be possible in the larger primary school for headteachers to set a pedagogical example to their teaching staff especially in this time of flux and transition to CfE. However, I know that many headteachers are seconded for example, to local authority working groups or senior posts. Many act as associate assessors for HMIe as well as acting as tutors for student teachers for Initial Teacher Education institutes. These are all important roles and important for the headteacher’s continual professional development needs. Surely their first priority should be to the strategic development of their own school in term of raising attainment, developing staff skills and abilities as well as leading learning and teaching from the frontline of the classroom.
This entry was posted in Professional on 3 May, 2010 by Mr P.

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In a latest measure to create a “safe space” for students, a number of universities have issued “costume protocol,” banning such un-PC Halloween costumes as Arab turbans, feathered Indian headdresses, Japanese Geisha outfits, and Caitlyn Jenner costumes.
Brock University in Ontario, Canada, for instance, has set up a website laying out its “Halloween Costume Vetting Protocol,” complete with a list of offending costumes and pictures of inappropriate wear.
“Any empty-headed student with a powerful voice can claim someone (never specified) will be ‘hurt’ by a hitherto harmless term, object or activity and be reasonably assured that the dons and professors in charge will show a white feather and do as the student demands,” he said.
“Thus, there isn’t a university campus on either side of the Atlantic that’s not in danger of censorship,” he concluded.
If in spite of all warnings any precious flower happens to be traumatized by a particular costume at the University of Florida, officials have set up an emergency hotline to help soothe anxious spirits.
Not content with coddling the victims of costume abuse, the university is also prepared to punish and reeducate offenders.
The good news is that there are still plenty of unprotected groups.
At Brock University, the list of “Prohibited Halloween Costumes & Accessories” covers Caitlyn Jenner, Muslims, Geishas, and Native Americans.
Priests, nuns, rabbis, and police officers are still fair game and can be ridiculed at will. Some deep-seated prejudices are just too fun to give up.


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This rate is available to members of Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation (KREMC) that are private or governmental entities to provide unmetered service for the pumping and removal of residential and small commercial sewage water. No single pump may exceed 2.0 horsepower energy rating or have a maximum energy consumption exceeding 225 kilowatt hours per year.
Alternating current, sixty hertz, single-phase, at 120/240 volts, or such other voltage as might be mutually agreed upon.
The rate for unmetered service under this schedule shall consist of a monthly service charge of $50.00 per month, plus the following charge for each pump connected to KREMC facilities.
For example, one account with ten 2 HP pumps would incur a monthly charge of $96.90, plus tax. Installations requiring a new transformer will be charged an additional $1.60 per month. If additional wire is required a charge of $0.45 per foot will apply.
The Member must notify KREMC, in advance, of the time and date of the proposed installations so that the Cooperative may verify the number of pumps installed and make necessary connections to KREMC facilities. Member agrees to allow KREMC to audit the records of Member’s wastewater pumping system, up to two times per year to verify the number and size of the pumps located on KREMC’s lines.
At its sole discretion, KREMC may install metering devices on one or more pumps to verify demand and energy consumption levels of installed pumps. Member is not responsible for reporting meter readings. If any pumps do not meet the size limitations and energy consumption levels authorized for this rate are found to be operating on KREMC’s lines, it may require the Member to remove the pump at the Member’s expense.
Bills for service rendered under this Schedule are net and shall be due and payable monthly. If not paid within seventeen (17) days of the due date, the gross bill, which shall include a late payment charge of 3.125% of net billing, shall be the amount to be paid. When the seventeenth day falls on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the next business day shall be the final day for net payment.
Service shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in the KREMC policies and bylaws and rate schedule Appendix B.

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The personal and powerful accounts of our military veterans provide just a glimpse of the sacrifice these men and women have given. Kansas City PBS is committed to telling and sharing the stories of Kansas City's military veterans. This site is dedicated to those stories, conversations and initiatives that bring our community together to honor and better understand what it means to serve. It also reflects KCPT’s collaborations with national initiatives like The Telling Project, Veterans Coming Home and PBS Stories of Service.
Visit our Veterans website to explore stories and find upcoming programs and events.

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To understand exactly what "Progressive Overload" actually is, let's break down the definition of this term, and then we can relate it to P90X.
Overload refers to the workload being applied to an individual. Some may refer to this as "progressive overload" which essentially means that you need to continue to challenge your body in new ways in sequential training session in order for the body to continue to adapt and improve over time.
Exercise causes micro tears and damage to the body which is then rebuilt and repaired with proper diet and rest in order to become stronger for future use. In order for this to continue to happen, the body must continually increase its workload in order to continue the adaptation process.
Progression is related to overload in the fact that an individual needs to continue to progress with their training by increasing their workload in a number of ways. Workloads can be progressed in a number of ways such as shortening rest periods, increasing resistance loads, increasing workout durations, etc. all based on an individual's specific training schedule.
When combining all three of these training principles, a highly effective training schedule can be created for an individual based on their goals and aspirations to create faster, stronger and sometimes bigger muscles to perform better and more efficiently or fatigue-resistant.
To then apply this information to P90X, we must use specific examples from P90X. Let us use the very first day of the standard P90X schedule as an example: Chest and Back.
The very first day you begin Chest and Back, the workout should be difficult for you, because you are aiming for maximum repetitions on (mostly) all exercises. You may not even be able to complete all 24 sets! That is fine, because your body is a very efficient machine, and it adapts to stimulus appropriately - assuming you take proper steps for recovery.
Let's say your very first day of P90X, you average 15 pushups and 6 pull-ups on most sets. The following few days, your chest and back muscles will more than likely be very sore (if not, then you must not have pushed yourself hard enough)! During the time when you are sore, assuming you are eating a balanced diet, as well as getting proper amounts of sleep, your body will mimic a construction site, renovating the micro trauma and tears you caused to your muscle fibers from your workout. This may sound bad, but it is actually good for you, and good for change.
During this "construction phase" (refer to "Muscle Confusion" for more information regarding adaptation), your body will not only be burning tremendous amounts of energy (i.e. calories) repairing damaged tissues, but it will be doing so in a way that your muscles will now be stronger and more resilient based on the training stimulus you attacked it with.
Assuming your recovery period has been sufficient, when you return to Chest & Back on Day 8 of the schedule, you should not only be able to do just as many pushups and pull-ups as the previous week, but you can and should do more.
The "should" is important. Because your body already adapted to the "15 pushup, 6 pull-up average" from week 1. In order for you to continue to improve and get stronger, then you must push yourself to do more than you did the previous week in order to elicit more change.

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The following Junior classes will be running next week. Normal timetable from Saturday 31st May 2014.
There will be no classes next Monday. Please note details for Junior classes next week.
You are currently browsing the Phoenix Aikido and Fitness Club weblog archives for May, 2014.


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Head out for lunch and find a table at one of Lincoln Park’s great restaurants. Whether you’re meeting a potential client or treating your staff on a job well done, Lincoln Park has the perfect spot to share a midday meal.
Devour 312 is a neighborhood kitchen and bar featuring an eclectic array of award-winning burgers, hearty sandwiches, craft beers, cocktails, and everything in between.
Earls Lincoln Park’s chefs prepare fresh, made-from-scratch dishes inspired by international cuisines and locally sourced ingredients.
Yard House’s extensive menu is sure to please all tastes, and if lunch leads into Happy Hour, their signature island bar features more than 100 taps of the best American craft and import beers.
The Galway Arms prepares traditional Irish fare, which it pairs with local and imported beers, wines, and spirits.
Nando’s serves traditional South African chicken, marinated in PERi-PERi sauce for 24 hours before flame-grilling to order.
The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, R.J. Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70s in its style, décor, music, and menu.
The Original Pancake House is a second and third generation family business dedicated to the art of breakfast any time of day.
Located in the historic Theater on the Lake building at Fullerton, The Lakefront Restaurant is an upscale tavern with seating for 125 at intimate tables, communal seating and a lounge area.
At Aloha, their Poké is always prepared fresh with generous amounts of tuna or salmon lightly marinated in our secret sauces and ingredients. A delicious and healthy lunch option.
Broken Taco’s menu stars both traditional and modern tacos – alongside creative cocktails, Mexican sodas and micheladas – in a wildly colorful, art-filled storefronts with seasonal outdoor seating.
Chicago Halal offers traditional gyros and falafel, and also makes homemade hummus and baklava.
Derby is home to one of the oldest post prohibition bars in Chicago dating to the late 1920’s. Their southern menu sources some of the finest local ingredients and features favorites such as Gumbo, Jambalaya Fritters and their signature Kentucky Hot Brown.
Devil Dawgs serves up real Chicago-style hot dogs, together with burgers, fries, and shakes.
Bite into the taste of India and enjoy the Indian street food version of the burrito.
Lincoln Station pairs a relaxed atmosphere and world class local craft beer selection with great, fresh homemade American fare, made to order.
Philly Bros. is more than just steaks! Serving up some of the best American food in the Chicago area.
This sports pub features elevated, authentic food and drink recipes from the Carolinas and other areas up and down the Atlantic Coast.
Blue Door Farm Stand is Lincoln Park’s neighborhood café and artisanal market. The café features fresh, seasonal food and drink from local farms and farmers’ markets.
Budlong Hot Chicken pairs house-made sides with Nashville hot chicken, chicken sandwiches and tenders, and flaky biscuits.
Visit CBA to satisfy your all of your bagel needs. From breakfast sandwiches to salads and soups, this Lincoln Park spot has it all.
Glascott’s Groggery serves classic Greek food with its large selection of beers and wines.
Whether you are looking to watch a game, grab a bite to eat, or simply catch up with an old friend – Kincade’s is a perfect destination.
An escape to the warmth and laid-back vibes of the West Coast, complete with beach house décor and a beautiful retractable glass ceiling.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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I am frequently asked, “How do you put it all together?”, meaning how do I design a garden? There are an infinite number of factors but a large part of it is creating a series of vignettes that work well together.
Two years ago, I saw a wonderful vignette at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. It was composed of three plants: Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ (Blood Grass), Coleus ‘Henna’, and parsley. This vignette uses the elements of color echo, variety of heights, and variety of textures. Naturally, all three have the same cultural requirements: sun and regular moisture.
The Imperata grows 12-18” high and spreads slowly into a lovely mass of red and lime upright blades. Its colors are echoed by the bicolor Coleus ‘Henna’ that sports chartreuse foliage with a rosy red edge and underside. Both plants are set off by the sea of crinkly green parsley.
Just recently, I was working on a design where I incorporated the CBG vignette but then varied it a bit.
but I could have substituted Heuchera ‘Pistache’ to bring in more chartreuse.
The Fountain Grass is very colorful and more graceful than Blood Grass. Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’ is pinker than ‘Henna’ and the Heuchera provides the perennial element.
Either vignette lends itself to other vignettes that expand the range of color. If you saw such a vignette this year, think about how you can use it in your garden next year.

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Rainbow Medical Supply Inc, Services, listed under "Services" category, is located at 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy 33 Kamuela HI, 96743 and can be reached by 8088857688 phone number. Rainbow Medical Supply Inc has currently 0 reviews.
Browse all Services in Kamuela HI. Discover census data for Kamuela, HI.

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TripleCARE is three plans in one.
Ford Protect TripleCARE provides coverage for your vehicle from tire and wheel damage, minor dents and dings, and chips and cracks to your windshield.
Tire and wheel repairs need to be performed at the nearest Ford or Lincoln dealership or tire repair facility.
Provides towing to the nearest Ford or Lincoln Dealer or tire repair facility, up to $100 reimbursement.
*Tire must have more than 3/32" tread depth remaining at time of repair.
Dents and dings more than four inches are not covered.
Stress cracks or cracks more than six inches are not covered.
This brochure is a summary of some of the benefits available with the Ford Protect TripleCARE Plan and should not be solely relied upon when purchasing coverage. Please refer to the Ford Protect TripleCARE Plan Agreement for specific coverage details. Changes may have been made to the Ford Protect TripleCARE Plan since the printing of this brochure. All transactions related to the Ford Protect TripleCARE Plan are governed solely by the provisions of the Agreement. See your actual Agreement for details of coverage, as well as terms, conditions and cost.
In Texas, the obligor of the Ford Protect TripleCARE Service Contract is Safe-Guard Products International, LLC (License #SCP-532).

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There are 529 flights from Hyderabad airport, India, operated by 17 airlines. You can fly low cost from Hyderabad airport to 331 cities in 111 countries.
Hyderabad airport is also known as Rajiv Gandhi, Хайдарабад (Български), Χιντεραμπάντ (Ελληνικά), Haiderabad (Dutch), 海得拉巴 (Chinese).
Would you like to recommend a guide, a hotel, a restaurant or any other business in Hyderabad?
30 flights from Hyderabad (HYD), India have been cancelled.

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AUGUSTA – Dr. William Beardsley, Deputy Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education, announced today that he has accepted an invitation from Governor LePage to serve as the Governor’s designee on the Commission to Reform School Funding and Improve Student Performance in Maine, creating a vacancy on the commission for a representative from the Department of Education, the seat previously held by Dr. Beardsley.
At Dr. Beardsley’s recommendation, Governor LePage has appointed Dr. Robert “Bob” Hasson from the Maine Department of Education to fill the vacant seat. State law requires that the member representing the Department of Education serve as chair for the Commission. Dr. Hasson currently oversees certification, educator effectiveness and higher education for the Department.
The Commission to Reform Public Education Funding and Improve Student Performance in Maine was created by LD 1641 which added an additional $15 million in education funding for local schools. Based on its work, the Commission will submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature that includes findings and recommendations for action to reform public education funding and improve student performance in the State.
The Commission will meet on August 29 at 9 a.m. at York County Community College in Wells in the mid-café.
For any questions, contact Debra Plowman at debra.plowman@maine.gov or call 624-6614.


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Therese “Patricia” Okoumou, who said she climbed the statue to protest Trump’s immigration policies, faces up to 18 months in prison.
A New York woman who scaled the Statue of Liberty to protest the Trump administration’s zero tolerance immigration policy was found guilty of three misdemeanor counts on Monday ― but said she’d do it all again if given the chance.
Therese “Patricia” Okoumou faces up to 18 months in federal prison after being found guilty of trespassing, interference with government agency functions and disorderly conduct following the July 4th stunt along the iconic statue’s base. She will be sentenced on March 5, ABC 7 News reported.
Okoumu pleaded not guilty to the charges before Federal Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein. She said she was motivated to take a public stand on behalf of immigrant children who were separated from their families and detained at the U.S.-Mexico border earlier this year.
“Unfortunately, as long as our children are being placed in cages my moral values call for me to do something about it,” Okoumou testified in Manhattan Federal Court on Monday, according to the New York Daily News.
Therese "Patricia" Okoumou, who was arrested for climbing the Statue of Liberty in July, was convicted on Monday of trespassing, interference with government agency functions and disorderly conduct.
Prosecutors argued that she put not only herself at risk, but first responders as well.
New York City's Liberty Island was evacuated after Okoumu climbed up onto the Statue of Liberty's base on the Fourth of July to protest the Trump Administration’s immigration policy.
“Our laws sometimes lack morality and this is the perfect example of that,” she said.
Therese “Patricia” Okoumou was represented on Monday in part by attorney Michael Avenatii.
She was echoed by another one of her attorneys, Michael Avenatti, who’s perhaps best known for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Deported Parents Make Desperate, Last-Ditch Effort To Reunite With Separated Kids In U.S.

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December « 2015 « Blog Marcos L. Mucheroni Philosophy, Noosphere and Ciberculture.
As we know that this historical fact is true, that a boy was born in Bethlehem and that in fact this happened, Mary and Joseph should go to Bethlehem birthplace of Joseph because a census was being conducted and each resident of Judea should go to their homeland .
The second historical signal is also divine, because the fact that the Messiah was due to the Bethlehem of Judea, as written by the prophet Micah: “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, out of you will come for what ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from the days of eternity “(Bible, Micah 5: 2).
“It happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (This first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria). And all went to be taxed, every one into his own cidade.E Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David). To taxed with Mary his espoused wife, who was pregnant “(Luke 2: 1-5).
“He got up, however, a member of the Grand Council. Was Gamaliel, a Pharisee, lawyer, respected by all the people. He ordered them to leave these men for a moment, then said, Ye men of Israel, and consider what you going to do with these homens.Faz some time appeared a certain Theudas, who considered himself a great man. The he joined about four hundred men, was killed and all his followers were dispersed and came to nothing. After this, he rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrollment, and drew with you people, but he also perished and all who followed him were scattered “(Bible, Acts 5: 34-37).
Are events that occurred after the death [and resurrection] of Jesus, so after the year 3 AD, then the historian Josephus is right and Luke, too, but it is known that the fact calendar suffered interference dates when their institutionalization by Julius Caesar, in 46 BC, according to historian, there was a shift of three years, then give the 6 AD Josephus refers.
The historical fact, Bible prophecy saying that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, which would come from the seed of David (Joseph went to Bethlehem for the census because David was there), that a virgin would conceive and the fact that two censuses were conducted in that period, show the historical figure of Jesus’ birth, maybe the date is not 25, though it is a birth that should be celebrated by all teaching that brought this divine boy.
Up Pieter Brueghel frame the Elder – Census of Bethlehem: 1566.


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Software drives business and developers drive software – the world is reliant on software, and programming is at the heart of this. Professionalism and critical thinking, supported by an ability to work independently and as part of a team are core skills of a developer. If you can think logically and you enjoy exploring and dismantling problems, working with others to consider requirements and creating ideas and possible solutions you can gain the experience and learn the skills needed to excel as an Application Developer.
This unit introduces students to Application Development and is designed to simulate the roles and responsibilities of a commercial developer working in a suitable business environment with access to a small team of colleagues. Initially, students are introduced to a business-related problem and will need to adopt and use appropriate methods and practices to analyse, break down and discuss the issues – then, decide, design, create and test a possible solution. Students should be free to debate, evaluate and select different design and development methodologies depending on their own judgment and consideration.
Produce a Software Design Document by analysing a business-related problem and deduce an appropriate solution including a set of initial requirements.
Use design and development methodologies with tools and techniques associated with the creation of a business application.
Work individually and as part of a team to plan and produce a functional business application with support documentation.
Evaluate the performance of a business application against its Software Design Document and initial requirements.


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On August 17th, 1959 an earthquake near the Madison River triggered a massive landslide. The slide moved at 100 m.p.h. and in less than 1 minute, over 80 million tons of rock crashed into the narrow canyon, blocking the Madison River and forming Earthquake Lake. This earth-changing event, known as the Hebgen Lake Earthquake, measured 7.5 on the Richter scale. At the time it was the third largest earthquake to occur in the lower 48 states. Twenty-eight people lost their lives in the event. In 1967, the Forest Service's Earthquake Lake Visitor Center opened its doors for the first season of operation. Today the center provides interpretive services for more than 50,000 visitors annually, and this area continues to be of great scientific and general interest.
The Visitor Center is located 27 miles northwest of West Yellowstone, Montana on Highway 287. The center provides a panoramic view of the mountain that fell and the lake that was formed. It features exhibits on geology, earthquakes, interpretive talks, and videos. The center is open daily 8:30 am to 6:00 pm from Memorial Day to mid-September.

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As a student, I loved history. I loved watching America move forward in my textbooks. Learning the intricate relationships between politics, war, law, and civil movements lit up my brain. It helped me understand the connection between my life and my country and gave me an appreciation for my citizenship.
I remember relating my history homework to my parent's youth. They lived through the moon landing, the Vietnam war, and the Civil Rights Act. Their lives were literally history. Man, they were old.
Then, one morning during my junior year of high school, my own life became history for the first time. I spent the entire day at school listening to the radio, watching the news, and whispering in the hallways about our fears - terrorism, the draft, war. September 11, 2001 was the first day I realized history was actually happening all the time. I was living it.
Since that day, my generation has witnessed historical markers including a decades long war, climate change catastrophes, polarizing politics, the first black President, and today, equality.
Though I believe this decision should not have had to be so monumental, so prolonged, or so divisive - that all people should be automatically privy to the same policies, rights, and opportunities - I am elated by this moment in history. I have witnessed America move forward in real time, and my heart bursts with joy.
Congratulations to this country for leaving this indescribably important mark in our history. And congratulations to everyone who has fought for this moment.


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Everyone wants to score a deal on travel, but price is just one factor to consider when booking an unforgettable hotel. Whether you’re visiting family, attending a conference or taking a well-earned vacation in Bielle, having an awesome experience should be a no-brainer.
Hotwire will hook you up! From restful nights near your flight to that prime spot in the city’s heart, we’ve done our research to bring the best options to your fingertips. Book your Bielle hotel with us now and start your next adventure.


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I wrote about the troubles with getting a stable implementation of background thread to work in Ivercy 1.0.15. The bottom line there was, it does not work with the MSSCCI-Provider for Team Foundation Server / Visual Studio Online and therefore it is disabled in that version except for some of the preparation work.
While the above is true, there is more to it.
There is a reason, we spotted the problem with the background threading only after the feature was mostly complete. We ourselves use SourceGear Vault as source code control system. And our implementation works flawless with it. We only discovered the issues with the TFS-MSSCCI-Client, as we put the first beta-release candidate through our QA process.
Depending on the SCC-Client, background threading actually works!
As most of our customers use Team Foundation Server, whose MSSCCI-Client does not work with multithreading, we consider our current implementation flawed and disabled it in the current beta. Still we did not remove feature from source code, but added a hidden configuration option to disable it (partially). This configuration option is not visible in the options dialog in the UI, but it can be changed by editing the _IvercyConfig.xml-File with any text editor.
You can enable background threading in Ivercy 1.0.15 by editing the config file.
The value there is PrepareOnly with a fresh installations of Ivercy 1.0.15 or None after the upgrade of an existing installation. You can replace the option value with any of the values listed below.
Here is a short info on the available options.
This will completely disable any multithreading and is the safest option value.
With this option value set, we consider the current beta release fit for production use.
Only the local change detection is run on a background thread. All SCC-operations run on the main thread.
There have been some reports about memory leaks and total freezes of Access, which could be related to this option value. These are still unconfirmed and most of the time this should work without issues.
The automatic SCC status updates run in a background thread.
All SCC-Operations that were not explicitly initiated by the user run in a background thread. This includes the time consuming initialization of the project when you open the database file.
Please note: Immediately after opening an Access file, all objects will display the green plus symbol of new files until the status query is complete. The correct icons will be displayed, as soon as the status update completes. – This is “by design” and not considered a bug.
Warning: Please take care when editing the Ivercy configuration file. If the file is invalid, Ivercy will not load properly.
If you try the beta release, I would love to hear your feedback!


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Kita-in Temple hosts many events through the year, but the one that caught my eye the most was the Daruma Festival, held on January 3rd of each year. I could already see hints of the impending Daruma flood on the evening of December 31st as temple-goers flooded the main building to offer prayers. Touted as the second-largest festival in town after the Kawagoe Festival, I was expecting great things from the Daruma Festival when I visited on the third.
Daruma work like this: You buy one of the appropriate color for your wish. You then think of your wish and color in one of the eyes on your daruma to signify the wish. Once that wish or goal has been achieved, you color in the other eye and voila! You have successfully completed your daruma. It’s modeled to look like Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism.
Please note that the meaning can change based on region and even from shop to shop. I did my best with the chart, but again, I’m no expert!
Daruma can even take the shape of animals!
Since it is on the third of the year, and many are still visiting temples to do their first prayer of the year, the temple was packed to the seams with people. To be fair, most were in a massive queue to visit the temple and pray, but that crowd really took up most of the space, giving the Daruma festival a very tight feeling. You can find usual festival fare to snack upon if you are feeling peckish.
My tiny Daruma. Such dramatic lighting!
Daruma prices vary: The super tiny Daruma (like the ones I bought) cost around 400 yen each, which mid-sized ones (like the dog daruma) cost closer to 1500 yen. From there, for larger daruma, you are looking at a couple thousand yen each. The largest ones can be upwards of 40,000 yen (approaching $400 dollars, depending on the exchange rate).
I didn’t end up spending much time there (the crowds really incentivized me to get in and get out) but I’m glad I got my Daruma and got to experience a little of the madness. If you have time, want a nice Daruma, and don’t mind the crowds, this would be a great place to get one! They are a great motivational tool as well: You see them looking at you every day and you are reminded of the hard work you must put into achieving your goal or dream. Traditional motivational techniques at their finest!


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Quiz: Are You a White Knight?
You remember the tales, don’t you? About the knight in white armor rescuing the damsel in distress and carrying her off into the sunset. Are you a male (or a female) white knight? That is, do you have a pattern of rescuing intimate partners? Take this quiz to find out.
This quiz contains 10 true/false questions and takes about 2 minutes to complete. Your responses are confidential.
My partner made me feel idolized in the beginning of our relationship.
I have to be extremely watchful of what I say or do, lest I upset or anger my partner.
I feel that the responsibility of managing my life, together with my partner's, all rests on me.
I have stayed in relationships out of a sense of guilt or worry about my partner.
At the start of the relationship, I saw my partner as dangerously exciting or exotic.
Often I know better than my partner what is best for him/her.
People don't realize that I am extremely self-critical.
I often disregard my own needs to focus on my partner's needs.
I often feel that my partner doesn't appreciate all that I do for him/her.
I look back on many of my relationships and realize I have been rescuing my partners.


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If you leave her, she will become a legendary dancer and a world-renowned choreographer. If she stays with you, she will spend her life teaching dance to sixth-graders.
That is absolutely haunting; is it true? Can our lives be determined to that degree by our choice of affections? I want to believe that our talent ultimately carries us, modulated by partners who can help or hinder (and who we facilitate in return, who we mutually grow and flourish with).
More prosaically, Barclays started withholding tax on my UK bank accounts, even though I’m resident in the Netherlands. They gave me HMRC form R85: Getting your interest without tax taken off, but then returned the completed form to me, saying that it only applies to UK residents.
A bit of research followed, and the correct form is IR 105: Application for a not normally resident saver to receive interest without tax taken off.
And, yes, too much time is spent managing this kind of trivia. But if you don’t, it’s death by a thousand small cuts.
The more varied the team is in entrepreneurial experience, idea generation, and capital contributions, the lower the probability of equal splitting.
It’s interesting research: in my experience, I’ve found that folks contributing money often want a disproportionate share, arguing that they are ”the only ones with something to lose”. They also tend to be more sensitive to having their proportion or terms challenged. Work experience, entrepreneurial experience, and contribution to the founding idea should also count alongside the amount of capital invested into the venture.
And the negotiating tactics of contestants on Dragons Den and the Apprentice are absolutely miserable. They beg rather than trade and, predictably, the Alan Sugar’s of the world call their bluff every time and walk away with the deal. It’s painful to watch.

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Hank Marr - It's 'Bout Time!
Music is like a wheel, When you drive a car down a street, you might go down the same street, but you'll run over something today that wasn't there yesterday, so that puts a new look on that tire, and that's the way music is. When it goes over, it picks up something that wasn't there before.
Linda Dachtyl (75.179.189.12) wrote on Tuesday, 1 April 2008.

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Brenau University is among 93 universities and colleges – and the only representative from Georgia – listed in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2016 “Great Colleges to Work For” rankings.
The publication noted that Brenau created and maintained for its employees an environment of respect and appreciation, smooth interactions between faculty, supervisors and department chairs, and professional and career development programs.
The publication makes its selections for its annual lists based on results of blind surveys of college and university employees. More than 40,000 administrators, professors, adjunct faculty members, staffers and nonexempt employees nationwide responded to the Chronicle’s 2016 survey earlier this year. ModernThink LLC, a human resources consulting firm based in Delaware, tailored the survey around an assessment that has guided more than 50 “best places to work” programs.
This year marks the fourth time Brenau has been included in the national rankings. Brenau not only received the “Great Colleges to Work For” designation in 2011, but gained a spot on the Chronicle’s “honor roll” of 30 colleges and universities cited most frequently across a dozen recognition categories.
In spite of some “near misses” in the points tally that kept Brenau off of the Chronicle list in the past five years, the university has consistently appeared on the “top workplaces” rankings published annually by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. On the 2016 rankings published earlier this year, Brenau ranked 35th on the list of midsize organizations of up to 500 employees out of hundreds that size in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
The Chronicle of Higher Education is the nation’s top publication for college and university news. The full 2016 rankings are online at http://chronicle.com/interactives/greatcolleges16?cid=cp47.


text: House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) on April 19, 2017, announced that the Committee will hold a hearing on April 26, 2017 to discuss the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 that he plans to sponsor. The Committee released a discussion draft of the Act. The Act, if passed, would make a series of major changes to U.S. financial services regulation.


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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule, which provides standards for navigators, which are organizations authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide unbiased information to consumers about coverage options in the health insurance exchanges. The rule also finalizes the requirement that exchanges must have a certified application counselor program. The final rule was published in the July 17 Federal Register.
Under the ACA, states are required to establish exchanges to facilitate the purchase of qualified health plans in the individual and small group markets beginning in 2014. Navigators will assist consumers with selecting coverage under these new exchanges and must remain impartial and accessible. Open enrollment in the exchanges is set to begin on October 1, with coverage to begin Jan. 1, 2014.
The CMS issued proposed rules in April 2013. The final rule does the following: creates conflict-of-interest, training and certification, and meaningful access standards; clarifies that any licensing, certification, or other standards prescribed by a state or exchange must not prevent individuals from applying; adds entities with relationships to issuers of stop loss insurance to the list of entities that are ineligible to become Navigators; and clarifies that the same ineligibility criteria that apply to Navigators apply to certain non-Navigator assistance personnel. The final rule also directs that each exchange designate organizations which will then certify their staff members and volunteers to be application counselors that assist consumers and facilitate enrollment in qualified health plans and insurance affordability programs, and provides standards for that designation.
Certified application counselors. In conjunction with the final rule, the CMS also issued guidance on the certified application counselor (CAC) program. The CAC program uses community-based organizations, including community health centers and hospitals, to help enroll eligible consumers in qualified health plans and insurance affordability programs. Each exchange is required to offer CAC services.


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Amandus Kahl is a high quality awareness establishes KAHL on the wood pellet market. For more than 30 years KAHL has dealt with this product and can offer a sophisticated process for the production of high-quality pellets with very good combustibility, now.
Robust design and a high availability of the plant ensure economic operation. KAHL pelleting presses are available with a drive power of 3 kW to 500 kW and a throughput of 300 kg/h to 8 t/h.
We offer our customers assistance in obtaining approval, planning, engineering, commissioning, and after-sales service. Our pilot plant is available to our customers for tests with their products.
We build turn-key industrial plants for all processes from debarking to loading, ranging down to small economic pelleting plants for the cabinetmaker's workshop pelleting its own dry wood waste.
KAHL develops the pelleting plant exactly according to your needs. The main machines such as pan grinder mills, pelleting presses, and belt driers are produced in our factory at Reinbek near Hamburg.


text: The After Care program is located on the Fontbonne campus and provides after-school care for students in Grades 1-6 from3:00pm – 4:30pm or 3:00pm – 6:00pm. After time for play and snack, students receive individualized help with their homework. After Care operates every day that NFA is in session, beginning with the first full day of school, except when there is a noon dismissal. Students change into play clothes when they arrive at After Care.


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ESPN and PFT report that Colin Kaepernick’s workout with the Seahawks was scrapped because the team asked Kaepernick to commit to ending his practice of kneeling during the anthem. NFL Network, owned and operated by the NFL and its 32 teams, understandably is pushing a different version of the events.
This guy’s young. This guy has no production.’ But I feel like we have a group of a lot of guys that are not just competitors, but they have had production in the league so they’ve proven it. So, it’s not just, ‘OK, this guy has potential.’ No, there’s a lot of production, so I think that’s one thing to really be excited about. But also, there are a lot of great guys. I’ve spent some time around Julian [Edelman], talking to him, so I can’t wait to meet the rest of them.
The New York Giants on Thursday released Brandon Marshall after just one season, with general manager Dave Gettleman saying the veteran wide receiver failed a physical.
The five-time Pro Bowl receiver, who was signed by the Giants last offseason to a two-year, $11 million deal, never seemed to get comfortable and was struggling before suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 that required season-ending surgery.
He finished with 18 catches for 154 yards and didn’t score a touchdown in five games for the Giants, who also lost star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for the season in Week 5.
We’re bringing in a guy from a team that has a lot of wins under his belt, quarterback Matthew Stafford said. Obviously, he’s a first-time head coach, but he’s thought about this, I’m sure, for a long time and thought about how he wants things to go. We’re excited to have him. He’s bringing great energy, great passion for the game. It’s on us to match that and exceed it, and as leaders on this team, filter that message down and make sure everybody is pulling in the same direction.
Middle linebacker Jarrad Davis, entering his second season, echoed Stafford’s sentiments. Davis emphasized how easy Patricia was making the transition to a new staff.
It’s pure excitement, to be honest, Davis said. Just the energy that he gives off every day in the building, walking around, he’s a straight-forward kind of guy, but he’s loose. It helps you as a player be who you are and stick to your roots and just come out and just give your best every day.
He doesn’t have a wall or anything that you have to break through, Davis said. A lot of coaches really don’t, but sometimes when you get into that new environment and you’re around a new coach, it’s always that what-if stage. It’s nothing like that with Coach Patricia at all. It’s smooth sailing and extremely comfortable to be around him.


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Do you remember making friendship bracelets when you were young? I remember making these all the time when I was a kid. Friendship bracelets seem to be making a comeback. They are fun and pretty simple to make once you get the hang of it.
This was a great project to do for my daughter. My daughter loves jewelry, and I knew she would love it if I made a bracelet for her. I started by purchasing some embroidery floss in color combinations that she liked, but in the end we decided to use similar shades for an ombre effect.
After all these years my memory was a bit rusty, so I turned to Youtube for some help. I found the instructions in this video to be most helpful.
The main knots used for making friendship bracelets are the right knot and a left knot.
I made this bracelet using a double right hand knot, as seen here.
Once you learn the basics, there's practically no limit to the designs you can make!
Your daughter WILL Love it! But don't ever get cheap with me. I want diamonds!
Hey, I do remember these, but I never learned to make them. I'm in the Christmas mode now, so I'm thinking lovely Stocking Stuffers!
I'm now following you through GFC and Pinterest. Take care!
Oh I SOOOOOO remember these! These make me feel happy! Thanks for sharing my friend...you rock! tons of hugs coming straight at you from one NJ girl to another (sort of : ) lol!!!!
I never learned to do these bracelets but always wanted to. Thanks for sharing the video on Youtube, it was easier than I thought! It's my first time in your blog via comment, and I love it! I have checked some of your projects and I'm all inspired. I might even try to do some of them in the future!
I used to make these as a kid too :) I love that they're making a comeback!
Very fun! I love friendship bracelets too. Great color combination on yours!
And now these friendship bracelets. Oh my, I was the friendship making queen back in the day. I remember stitching names in them and everything. And now, I will have to consult the Youtube video because clearly, it's been that long. Thanks for the reminder. Your bracelets look wonderful!
I use to make friendship bracelets all the time! I'm pretty crafty and its relaxing! Thanks for sharing. Now my daughter makes them!
That is so pretty Brandi, I've never made one but my daughter loves making them. I don't have the patience, wish I did they're so pretty.
How sweet. My daughter is turning 10 next month and she is all over the frienship bracelets right now. she has layers of them that she wears pretty much everyday!
Oh man I was crazy into making these! I even wrapped my embroidery thread on those cards and kept them in a case. I need to go out now and get some!!! I think I remember how to do it too! Attaching the knot to jeans or something stable was a good way to hold it while doing the knots. Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
My daughter would love to do this! I need to go check those videos. I love the ombre effect on yours. Thanks!
Nice work! I love the ombre effect too! I've never made that kind of bracelet, but I was into boondogle ( if you've ever heard of that) when I was a kid. Fun stuff!

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Anders, who is humble himself but a very creative technician and a consultant on nature protection and its practical matters, so who built the group Skrä0Änglarna, took us around in Skåne for two days.
On the first day, we went to a big yard near Vomb village, where there are various big trees. We collected some garbage there and took our own inspirations of the moment. We couldn’t clear every spot, that was technically impossible. But he told it’s more important for us to do the little things and that will make steps.
And on the second day, we had another company on our journey who is his 4-year-old grandchild named Alvar. He told us some kids considered it as a game or finding jewels. Actually, that was a good education for young generation.
Anders drove us to the very southern part of Skåne. We reached on a beach, Abbekås, and there we got the other friend, Stefan Brage, also another co-founder of the group Skrä0Änglarna. During cleaning the beach picking up the litter, I could remember that I was standing in a terrible oil spill at TaeAn peninsula in Korea, December 2007. That was a huge disaster and brought tons of death of nature life, including various birds. Shocked many people, according to statistics, over 2 million volunteers gathered at TaeAn beach trying to wipe and clean every piece of stones by hands. Yes, we did.
This is one of the video I’ve searched via youtube about the accident in 2007.
After 6 years from the accident, Korean government announced that TaeAn area recovered its condition almost as same as usual. And after one more year, the test results proved once again that it’s lower than its international level.
So damaged… we sometimes don’t know when to put things back, maybe we are still too poor, or too busily occupied with something. Getting older, every year, I kind of learn how to get thing back where it originally belongs. Yes, sometimes it’s hard to tell what is its origin and what is the truth or false. We don’t know, I mean I don’t know. But I’m learning it from people from nature and from growing inner voice. And the things, I think, those are including myself as well. And of course good education is always simply the way.
I wrote it down a bit heavily though, our journey ended up with warm and unexpected surprising lunch and tea time.
And I really appreciate those two kind gentlemen who showed us what is Scandinavian.


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On this day twenty five years ago, the South African Communist Party (SACP) secretary-general, Chris Thembisile Hani was shot and killed in the driveway of his Boksburg home.
Shortly after the assassination a Polish immigrant named Janus Walus was arrested. The hitman was linked to Clive Derby-Lewis, a Conservative Party member.
At the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) hearing, Walus revealed harrowing details of how he killed the political leader in front of his 15-year-old daughter.
"I did not want to shoot him in the back. I called to Mr Hani. When he turned I fired the first shot into his body...I fired a second shot at his head."
The political icon was killed in front of his 15-year-old daughter Nomakhwezi. His death fueled fears of violence on the day of the first democratic elections in South Africa.

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Which Crops Are Grown in Egypt?
Various fiber crops, cereals, sugar, legumes, fruits and vegetables are grown in Egypt. The agricultural area of Egypt is contained to regions near the Nile and its delta. Other than available land, the biggest challenges to growing crops in Egypt are disease-carrying pests.
Egyptian crops increased by 20 percent in the decade between 2004 and 2014. Cotton is the biggest fiber crop and the leading export. Wheat and rice, also popular exports, are successful cereal crops grown there. Sugar cane, sugar beets, a variety of beans, clover, oranges, grapes, stone fruit, pome fruits, tomatoes and potatoes are also grown. The Egyptian climate is sunny and therefore conducive to growing these crops, and the Nile River is an exceptional source of water, as the soil near the Nile is generally of excellent quality.
The biggest obstacle to growing crops in Egypt are the pests; diseased microorganisms are a well-known hazard in agriculture there. Nematodes, or roundworms, are also a big problem, so nematicides are imported regularly to try to improve the crop yield. Root-knot is the major problem in greenhouse cultures and commercial nurseries, where high-value crops are grown in relatively small areas. To increase the amount of land that can be farmed, Egypt has had to build irrigation systems that extend out from the Nile. Only 3 percent of Egyptian land can currently support agriculture.
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The charm behind the 2012 film, Student of the Year was that it was completely fresh – in fact, it almost smelled citrusy. The stars were new, thanks to the pre-Instagram generation, we didn’t know much about them. Alia Bhatt became Shanaya, Sidharth Malhotra was Abhimanyu – the kukkad kamaal da and Varun Dhawan was Rohan through and through.
The thing with the SOTY 2 trailer is that while it is peppy, hip and seems fun, it’s nothing we’ve not seen before. Are we expecting too much? Not, really. Ananya Panday as the bitchy princess seems almost miscast – the role would have perhaps suited Tara Sutaria better. Tara Sutaria seems to be doing a good job, from what we can see in the trailer. Tiger Shroff has a good body but its nothing that we’ve not seen plastered all over our Instagram feed.
Here’s hoping the movie will be better because God, we are truly looking forward to this movie. Work your magic, Karan Johar.


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Satelight Design is comprised of leading Australian architects and has won many awards for their uniquely innovative approach to lighting. The design studio specializes in commercial lighting and judging from their vast portfolio of lights, their business is booming.
Satelight Design is not only on the forefront of creative lighting but they also make it a point to support local industry as well.
Implications - Satelight Design has shown that products in the lighting category do not need to be boring. This company's innovative illuminations are modern and sleek; perfect for any business setting. Their uniquely designed lampshades are offset perfectly by the watts of a lightbulb. Satelight Design's work is truly flawless.

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Putting your items in a Fox Den Store-It storage unit is a great idea. Store them for a season, while you are moving, or remodeling, or just because you don’t have the space. We have more than a dozen different size storage units. Some units have electricity, for a bit of an extra charge, and some of the larger units have doors on either side, for easy accessibility.
We can help you estimate the size of unit you might need, but a word of advice – bigger is better. You may “guess” your items will fit in a 5 x 5 unit, but please rely on our experience. Use the handy “size, price and what you might expect to be able to fit in” on our website for some help determining what size you might need and here are some general tips for figuring out what size unit you might need.
Exactly what are you going to be storing? Will your items fit neatly in boxes or is some of it odd sizes, like bicycles or floor lamps? Are you storing your items to just leave it for say, six to eight months or are you expecting to be taking things in and out? If you are going to be moving different things in and out, you want to make sure you have room for a walkway.
Think vertical, too. You need to leave some space near the top of the unit for air circulation. But, if you want to utilize that space, put in a shelving unit to help you get more items in.
If you are storing a car, a motorcycle, an RV – measure it at the widest and tallest area. Don’t rely on the owner’s manual that says your RV is this long and this wide. Is it a jet ski, or something similar, then you have to think about the size of the trailer, too. Another thing you have to think about is the height. Standard height of a storage unit is 8 feet – so if you have an RV with air conditioning units on top, or a conversion van or sprinter that is taller than normal, take that into consideration.
If you are storing a scooter or motorcycle that tilts several inches to the side when the kickstand is down, you have to make allowances for that.
As an aside, we’ve got extra wide aisles at Fox Den Store-It so you don’t have to worry if you need to swing wide to get your camper or RV into a storage unit.
The smallest size unit is 5 x 5. This is relatively small. If you stand with your arms outstretched, you’d be able to touch the sides of the unit. You could probably put a double-bed mattress, a dresser and several boxes. Some common uses for a 5 x 5 would be extra items because your apartment is small, seasonal items or lawn and garden and sporting gear.
You could fit items from a standard sized living room in a 10 x 10 unit as well as some bedroom items. So, think couch, table, chairs, bookcase and two full bedroom sets. With these types of units, you should think of storing couches on end and dressers on their sides to get optimum use of space. As we said, think vertical.
A 10 x 15 unit is slightly smaller than a one-car garage and a 10 x 20 unit is the size of a one-car garage. A 10 x 15 unit is about the size of a 20-foot moving truck and a 10 x 20 unit can hold items that would go into a 25-foot moving truck. A 10 x 20 unit is about the size you need to store a classic car since it’s the size of a garage. There will also be a little bit of extra space on the sides so you can open the doors if you will be coming by the occasionally start it.
A 12 x 10 unit is about the size of a standard apartment bedroom and a 12 x 15 is the size of a bedroom in an average home.
A 12 x 20 unit is the size of an extended garage – so you could store a car with boxed items or other items in the front and back. Just remember if you are going to be starting it occasionally, put the rear with the exhaust towards the door.
Campers, RVs, larger boats and trailers, several cars, campers with a trailer can fit in the larger units that are sized at 12 x 30, 12 x 40, 12 x 45 and 12 x 50.
Feel free to drop by a Fox Den Store-It location during business hours to look at the unit sizes and talk to the friendly staff. We want you to have the right storage unit size and be happy they are in a safe and secure facility. Call or e-mail if you have additional questions.


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Editor’s Note: This week we celebrate our blog’s first anniversary! It has been an incredible and wonderful first year for atlas. We have been so honored and privileged every week to showcase the beautiful works of so many talented emerging and established photographers from around the world. Every single photographer whom we interviewed this past year — from Canada to South Africa — has inspired us with their passion, their stories, their hard work, and of course, their gorgeous artistry. We thank all of our featured photographers and more importantly, we thank you, our readers, for making atlas’ first year a big success!
During the week, we are going to celebrate our first year by looking back at many of the beautiful and spectacular images that have graced these pages as well as give well-deserved shout-outs to some special folks who have made this blog a reality. We welcome any and all of your suggestions and comments on what you would like to see as we head into our second year so do not be shy to send a note on our Comments page. As always, thanks for all your good vibes and support and get ready for another year of intriguing interviews and breathtaking photography by some of the best and talented photographers in the field. A birthday toast to atlas!
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Holiday travel has reached a level of tremendous significance world-wide as an economic factor. Holidaymakers have an enormous choice of how to spend the best days of the year. Even though 11 September 2001 and he financial and economic crisis period of 2008/2009 caused major turbulence in the tourism sector and has led to long-term change, the love for travelling in industrialised countries remains intact.
Over the last 20 years, a special type of holiday has proven to be particularly booming, crisis-resistant and innovative: the cruise. The rates of growth in this sector, with a global annual turnover of almost 20 billion Euros, still shows potential for expansion over the next years.
About 350 ocean cruise ships sail the oceans. Some offer space for 200 passengers, others for 6000. Some ships carry mountain bikes, ice rinks and climbing walls, others tempt their clients with art collections, library and planetarium.
The time has passed when cruises were just something for a mature and particularly wealthy audience. Shipping companies have discovered younger people as an important target group and developed suitable concepts accordingly. Thanks to shorter travel times, larger ships and more intense competition, prices keep falling, making this type of holiday more and more affordable. Thus, some 18 million ocean cruise holidays are taken each year.
The sector is dominated by large American companies. With a global market share of over 50% and such well-known brands as Aida, Carnival, Costa, Cunard or Princess, the Carnival Corporation sets the tone, followed by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line with about 25% market share. However, there is also a large number of smaller operators in the market with their own clear style and distinctive features. In addition, there are the numerous operators of river cruises, passenger ferries, mega yachts and cargo ships with passenger cabins.
The cruise sector is part of a complex network of suppliers and distribution partners which stretches round the entire world: shipyards, ports and terminals, fuel and food suppliers, waste disposal firms, personnel services, security firms, airlines and hotel companies, incoming agencies, travel companies, travel agents and many others.
For cruises to be exciting, eventful, relaxing and at the same time affordable for the passengers but still profitable for the suppliers, a lot of hard work must be done behind the scenes, both on board and ashore, even if it may not appear so from the outside.
A wide variety of aspects come together in the preparation and operation of cruises: economics, transportation, hospitality, entertainment, technology, logistics, navigation, safety, environmental protection, languages, cultures – and above all people. All these aspects must be planned, steered and monitored or at least taken into consideration and integrated. This is referred to as “management”.
Since October 2003, a unique Bachelor programme aiming at preparing students for business and management tasks in the cruise tourism sector can be studied at the Hochschule Bremerhaven: Cruise Tourism Management (CTM), previously known as (International) Cruise Industry Management.


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Early Awareness, Bars and Plates.
As a relatively astute young man whose compulsiveness leaned towards “having to know everything” about whatever it was that caught my interest, I often got hung up on minor details but it assured the completion of any task or project that was started. This made me a coach’s favorite and when motivated to go to class, a favorite of most teachers. Fortunately, there was only a two year period that could be described as “fallow” relative to my high school education and I salvaged my class standing in the final few years by displaying a dedication to academics that reflected my interest in football and strength training. Typical as an eighth to tenth grade student was my presence in the back row of any classroom, eagerly leafing through the latest edition of Strength And Health or Muscle Power magazines, and being asked, “Mr. Leistner, would you care to join the class in our discussion?” My response was always similar and given without hesitation, varying little from “Nah, I’m doing okay back here.” Needless to say, my obsession with training was a topic of conversation among teachers and coaches since during that period of time, only those considered to be weirdos or suffering from narcissistic or homosexual tendencies buried their faces in publications that featured half-dressed men either posing or tugging on a heavy barbell in what looked to be a form of undergarment. Even during the time I sporadically attended class, perhaps being the only student that would check into homeroom and then head to a job washing the breakfast dishes and serving as a short order cook at a nearby busy luncheonette until my own school lunch period, I maintained reasonably good grades.

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The rules were made clear right from the start: Any adults who started crying during the performance were to be escorted by the children out to the lobby. As it turned out, everyone was too busy laughing to get upset. The Arvada Center's adaptation of Roald Dahl's ever-popular children's book, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant), has played to nearly sold-out houses for two shows every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday since February.
It's easy to see why. The endearing story stars an orphaned English girl, Sophie, who befriends an amicable, vegetable-eating giant whose occupation of bringing good dreams to children is being threatened by six carnivorous bogeymen. Together, Sophie and the big friendly giant overcome a series of obstacles and get rewarded by the Queen.
Starring many of Denver's finest adult actors, the production, directed by Christopher Willard, captures all the nuances of childlike behavior while infused with the detail and nuance delivered by a professional company.
Katharyn Grant, in pigtails and jumper, brings an bubbly innocence to Sophie; Tupper Cullum is the affable Dad turned goofy Giant; Karen Slack, woman of a thousand voices, strikes the perfect zany notes for Mom, the teacher, and the Queen; and Gary Culig, Shelly Bordas, Jennifer Forsyth, Brian Upton, and Geoffrey Kent are alternately awkward and impetuous as the other kids, irascible as bone-crushing monsters, and appropriately unique as a host of other characters.
You'll have to hurry to enjoy the Arvada Center's The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). It closes May 7th. 720-898-7200.