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Who are the credit union mavens?
There is a divisive topic on the Internet. People are facing off and choosing sides. They want to know: Are you for it or are you against it?
No, we are not talking about the passionate debate surrounding Health Care Reform. We are talking about the apparent scandal known as Twitter. A scandal so scathing that on August 25 USA Today ran a half page story under the headline "Twitter haters see no point in tweeting." Twitter irks some people so terribly, they become hypercritical of a service they do not even use.
After reading such off-putting remarks as Twitter is "look-at-me technology" or "stalkerish" there is only one way a self-confessed Twitter-holic can respond. Who do you follow? That simple question solves everything for me.
Twitter is not one single entity, it's a vast collection of voices. If you find no value in a particular user's tweets, then choose to not follow them. On Twitter, you are solely responsible for your own sources of information and entertainment. If you are not enjoying the experience, rest the blame squarely upon your shoulders and please do not project it on the greater Twitter community. Trust me, the Twitter community-at-large is not following anybody who is "mundane" or spouting "pointless babble." They are following people who are funny, clever, insightful and have the inside-scoop.
So, who are some credit union people worth following?
In the spirit of sharing, we offer a list of twenty Twitter users that we follow with our account, CreditUnionsCom. These users frequently bring a smile to our face and sometimes a bonafide LOL. They often impress us with the stories they are able to dig up on topics relevant to credit unions. Each of them puts forward a unique take on current events. Some are cheerleaders, others are critics, but they all are worth tuning-in. Even though we numbered our Twitter Twenty list, they are truly unranked and all of equal significance.
If you would like to suggest that we follow a Twitter user that is credit union relevant and not on this list, please leave a comment below with their Twitter username. Don’t hold out on us if you know somebody else worth following! We’re always looking to expand our credit union community network. Enjoy our first Twitter Twenty!
The response to this article from the credit union community on Twitter was stronger than I imagined.
As an example of the power of social networking, the article attracted around 500 page views, 10 ratings and 6 comments in less than 8 hours after it was first mentioned on Twitter. This large response made it one of the most popular articles on our website for the week. These results make clear to me that the phenomenom of the credit union movement using Twitter has matured and entered a new phase that demands attention.
Not only does the credit union social network on Twitter now command large amounts of web traffic, they also provide opinions and reaction to credit union relevant news. Since their commentary is built upon a wide array of voices each with their own opinions, it is a leading indicator for the overall credit union industry. If the credit union community on Twitter likes it, chances are the overall industry will like it, too.
As an example of how social media affects traditional credit union marketing, this very article ended up being published in a recent newsletter from the Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY). This development speaks to the power of social networking since our Twitter Twenty article is still waiting to be featured on our website's front page. So, Twitter and social networking are solely responsible for all of this attention.
In an attempt to improve this article further, I included comments on why each of our Twitter Twenty was selected in the list below the multimedia display. The comments are all copies of congratulatory tweets sent out via creditunionscom.
After collecting feedback from the many readers of this Twitter Twenty article, I realized I needed to clarify my intent. The main obstacle many readers encountered was that I numbered the list of twenty twitter accounts I recommended to follow. This created some confusion in that many readers thought it was a top twenty list of credit union mavens to follow. This was never my intention.
With the list, I attempted to highlight a wide sample of the credit union community on twitter. A mix of early pioneers to the platform, industry experts, credit union advocates, core organizations, vendors and innovative maketeers. I wanted to share some of the most popular twitter accounts as well as gain exposure for those who offer a valuable contribution but do not have a large list of followers.
There is a growing world of credit union focused twitter users and that is what I am trying to illustrate. I could write a Twitter Twenty article everday next month and not highlight the same account twice. The credit union movement has adopted twitter and everybody in the industry should take note.
With this feedback in mind, I reorganized the list of twenty to follow. Instead of ranking them by number, I put a gold star next to their tweets. The gold star is inspired by the way your save your favorite tweets on twitter, by clicking a star symbol in the top right corner of a tweet. I hope this will be a method of listing the Twitter Twenty that is more in line with my intentions. If you have any other ideas, please share in the comments section.
The last important topic to cover are the dangers of catching the twitter bug and becoming twitter-pated. Symptoms include a glazed look in the eyes, slack jaw from over-stimulation, and mild dizziness with visions of birds dancing around your head. In short, you will look like me below. No, twitter does not cause baldness, that came naturally! Thanks for reading!
PSCU_Amy: Good Morning Everyone! Hey Mega Millions is up to $250 Million - if you win come on over to PSCU and we'll help you manage it ;-) creditunionscom: @PSCU_Amy Thank you! We like how clever you are with your tweets and wanted to highlight that. So glad you enjoy the article!
CardAnalysis: Been communicating with Suze Orman the past several weeks....watch for a show on CREDIT UNION Credit Cards end of September! WOO HOO! creditunionscom: @CardAnalysis You're welcome! You're our best example of twitter networking w/ big media players. Keep those feet moving!
CU_Ninja: When auto loans dry up elsewhere, CUs come to the rescue. http://tinyurl.com/lz6wos creditunionscom: @CU_Ninja We're happy to feature you in our Twitter 20! You are a tireless credit union advocate with true passion & grit.
aplusfcu: Thinking about continuing your education- check out NYT's special section on going back: http://ow.ly/laNH creditunionscom: @aplusfcu I'm glad you like! We enjoy your updates very much and appreciate your focus on financial education. Thank you for what your do!
http://www.happyun-banking.com creditunionscom: @morrischris You're more than welcome. You're a great CU resource and have one of the most entertaining twitter feeds. Good work!
GHCU: Starts Sept. 1--our branches grow trees! To promote Green initiatives, we have fruit trees in our branches. Come hear about their journeys! creditunionscom: @GHCU We featured you not just because you helped pioneer the CU movement on Twitter, but also you do great Green Values Based Marketing.
Visible_Banking: Happy 1-year twitter anniversary to @TX_CU_League ! #VBTW http://bit.ly/VBTW2 #creditunion #social creditunionscom: @Visible_Banking You're on our Twitter 20 list because you track the CU movement on Twitter so well, w/ great data & anniversary reminders!
CUWarrior: Hmmm...1,000 banks will fail in the next two years? Not sure I buy that, but who knows? http://www.cnbc.com/id/32581463 creditunionscom: @CUWarrior You're on our list of 20 to follow because you're so dedicated to the CU movement. You often share the best CU related news.
DMI_CUSoapbox: Cash for Clunkers is going away Monday: http://bit.ly/UCH9f Any parting words for the "huh?"-est program ever? http://bit.ly/snmlA creditunionscom: @DMI_CUSoapbox HAHAHA! So glad you're excited!! You all are a great example of effective social media and email campaign marketing.
Paulsworld: Bank failures a silver lining for some. Predicts another 150 to 200 bank failures ahead http://tinyurl.com/l9czvo Can CU's benefit? creditunionscom: @Paulsworld We like how informed & balanced your views are on CU events and that your aren't afraid to share valuable feedback.
CUrevolution: Credit card statement stuffer helps inform members on what the new (CARD) Act of 2009 will mean to them http://tinyurl.com/l358kq creditunionscom: @CUrevolution Thank you! You show that twitter is a handy tool for the most core organizations in the CU industry.
TSCU: Life or Debt? 41 Financial Calculators for Major Life Decisions: http://bit.ly/gC5mU creditunionscom: @TSCU You're Welcome! We like CU's that reach out to Gen Y, and you're tweets are a great example!
Pioneercu: Helping a member get his confidential docs shredded now (his shredder broke) so he doesn't have to store until our next shreadfest in Spring. creditunionscom: @Pioneercu You're welcome! We liked that example tweet of yours so much. Shows how you go above and beyond member's expectations. Nice job!
Ent_CU: Think of this as your "Ent Suggestion Box" – what could Ent do that would help you? What info do you want us to tweet more about? creditunionscom: @Ent_CU You sure did! And besides being well-rounded w/ your tweets and forward-thinking w/ your contests, you have the best background pic!
AdvantisCU: In the news "Firing your bank? Try Credit Unions" http://smub.it/y6ii CUNA News Now creditunionscom: @AdvantisCU We featured you in our Twitter 20 since you show how involved you are in Portland community and are advocates for great causes.
FCFCU: It's time to deep fry your bank. http://bit.ly/wdDuW creditunionscom: @MKHostetler We had to recognize @FCFCU! I like your use of multiple personal accounts, gives a good "face" to your CU.
tmg: The NY Times loves credit unions! http://shrinkify.com/11kk creditunionscom: @tmg You're on our list of 20 CU mavens to follow on twitter! Your use of blogs paired with social networking is a good example to us all.
CreditUnionGuy: Very interesting...Verity Credit Union is hiring a mommy blogger to promote brand. http://www.veritymom.com/ (via @tawitham) creditunionscom: @CreditUnionGuy You're very welcome! Thank you for digging up great links to interesting happenings in the credit union industry.
DayAirCU: Are your kids 11 or younger? Stop by Day Air CU to join the Money Mammals "Saving Money is Fun" Kids Club today! http://bit.ly/2h4Xaz creditunionscom: @DayAirCU We included you in our Twitter 20 because you use social media so well to highlight your community involvement. It's working!
mmpartee: I just emailed the CEO of the CU that's voting to merge into a bank in Maine, inviting to her to comment: http://bit.ly/uJYKx creditunionscom: @mmpartee We're just happy to be following people like you, who don't hesitate to ask the tough questions and speak their mind.
Hey! I'm a maven! When did that happen? Thanks so much for the mention!
@aplusfcu rocks it down in AUSTIN!!!
Thanks for the mention! As always, I appreciate your support.
I would like to echo the comment of CU Warrior and add that I've always wanted to be a Maven, so thank you for the first Maven title of my career.
P.S. Nobody in Michigan won the Mega Millions, so no major deposits to report.
The tweet stream from The Financial Brand may not be dedicated exclusively to credit unions (neither is Visible Banking), but there is zero in the way of "mundane spouting" and "pointless babble."
Every tweet contains a link to a story within the financial industry.
Connexus CU does a great job reaching members across the US with cool financial info.
@jrwlay would be a good candidate for your next round. He is our web guy and totally into the credit union movement via social media.


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My honeysuckle shrub died recently due to aphid invasion.
two days ago I sprayed the plant with organicide (Too late).
I’m wondering if I will get a new growth or should I just cut back the shrub and wait till next spring for new growth. If I should cut it back, how to do it?
BTW I also got ladybug lure and food from you and ladybugs. I haven’t done anything with those items.
I’m sorry to hear about your honeysuckle vine! There is a very good chance it will bounce back, but it will take some time to regain its former glory. With a little tender loving care, it should be just fine.
I would highly suggest some heavy pruning to get rid of damaged plant parts along with releasing commercially available beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and lacewing, for long-term pest control. Use a heavy stream of water, prior to release, to knock off as many plant pests as you can and reduce the number of ants on the vine. Ants will protect aphids from natural predators. Also, studies have shown that the ladybug lures you purchased are very effective at keeping introduced ladybugs around the area to be protected.
In late summer and early fall, aphids lay overwintering eggs. Horticultural oil should be applied early in the season or late in the fall to destroy overwintering eggs.
Do not overwater or over fertilize – aphids like plants with high nitrogen levels and soft new growth. Use organic fertilizers which release nutrients slowly.

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text: Once again Thomas and Tassilo are back and this time they come with three fierce cuts of proper, intense techno. "Radio Berlin" kicks things off as a hefty and infectious groove sets the stage for a swirling hypnotic tone that weaves through strong blasts of cinematic tones and booming percussion shots. Following suit but turning up the intensity and adding a bit more of an abrasive touch, "Deutsche Welle" veers into truly sinister territory. The deepest and most trippy campaign of the trio, "Kanal 7", is an absolute burner with an intensely addictive groove of rolling low end.

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Greetings! First of all we would like to welcome you on our site. Here you will be able to find all Letter Soup Cafe Answers, Cheats and Solutions. This is a very popular game developed by Candywriter LLC who are also known for their other popular trivia games such as Whats the Pic? and also Whats the Logo? and Spell N Link game. In this new brain-logic game you are given over 30 different cuisines from all over the world and you have to guess correctly each combination of words formed by specific letters given inside the soup. Are you a word master? Can you guess all the pillar answers? Test your knowledge in this fun-packed game! Since you have landed here then most probably you are looking for Letter Soup Answers. Look no further because our staff has solved all the levels and decided to share with you below. In case something is missing please bookmark and visit this page frequently because we are updating the site with new levels every single day!Check out the newest game wordcookiesanswers.com.
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industry_corpus2: Gaming


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The Wallbox Plus is a semi-fast charging point for electric vehicles with mode 3 charging up to 22kW.
Wallbox plus, is an electric vehicle charger, versatile that can adapt to all our needs. An ideal solution to charge two vehicles at the same time, or to have a hose and a connector for simultaneous use.
A simple solution for companies, private or community garages. It allows both single-phase and three-phase loading. The outputs can be selected by the customer between hoses Type 1 (SAE J1772) and Type 2 (IEC 62196) or socket Type 2.
Made of ABS, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, material of high strength and rigidity, ideal for housing the power electronics of the recharging point due to its high resistance to abrasion.
It allows the recharge speed to be controlled at all times by means of a front selection display that allows the intensity to be modified (from 6 amperes to 20/32A depending on the model) and each socket separately.

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From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird's "Tomorrowland," a riveting mystery adventure starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as "Tomorrowland." What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.
Featuring a screenplay by "Lost" writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, "Tomorrowland" promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.
"Tomorrowland" is produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov and directed by Brad Bird, with John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen and Bernard Bellew serving as executive producers. "Tomorrowland" opens in theatres on May 22, 2015.


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industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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Gift Certificates make Great Stocking Stuffers!
30 minutes of thank you for those “hard to buy for people” on your list. Purchase 2 Gift Certificates for new clients and I’ll send you another Gift Certificate for Free! Give it to someone else on your list or use it for yourself.
Regular price: $165.00 for 3 half hours.
The stress of the holiday season can wear one down so give your loved one a chance to relax. Purchase 1 hour for a new client and I’ll send you a half hour for Free! Give it to someone else on your list or use it for yourself.

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P. Á. Szilágyi, D. M. Rogers, I. Zaiser, E. Callini, S. Turner, A. Borgschulte, A. Züttel, H. Geerlings, M. Hirscher, and B. Dam, "Functionalised metal-organic frameworks: a novel approach to stabilising single metal atoms," Journal of Materials Chemistry A 5 (30), 15559-15566 (2017).
W. Weng, Haonan Huang, J. Z. Briones Paz, N. Teeny, B. Y. Müller, M. Haag, T. Kuhn, and M. Fähnle, "Unexpectedly marginal effect of electronic correlations on ultrafast demagnetization after femtosecond laser-pulse excitation," Physical Review B 95 (22), 224439 (2017).
S. Wengert, J. Albrecht, S. Ruoß, C. Stahl, G. Schütz, and R. Schäfer, "Smooth and rapid microwave synthesis of MIL-53(Fe) including superparamagnetic -Fe2O3 nanoparticles," Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 444, 168-172 (2017).
K. Yamamoto, A. Klossek, R. Flesch, F. Rancan, M. Weigand, I. Bykova, M. Bechtel, S. Ahlberg, A. Vogt, U. Blume-Peytavi, P. Schrade, S. Bachmann, S. Hedtrich, M. Schäfer-Korting, and E. Rühl, "Influence of the skin barrier on the penetration of topically-applied dexamethasone probed by soft X-ray spectromicroscopy," European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics 118, 30-37 (2017).
W. Zhang, W. He, X.-Q. Zhang, Z.-H. Cheng, J. Teng, and M. Fähnle, "Unifying ultrafast demagnetization and intrinsic Gilbert damping in Co/Ni bilayers with electronic relaxation near the Fermi surface," Physical Review B 96 (22), 220415(R) (2017).

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Seeking fun and relaxation for the weekend? Delicious foods, live music and shopping thru a marketplace of arts, crafts and fine products? Then join us at the 2nd Annual Englewood Seafood & Music Festival in Pioneer Park January 25-27, 2019. The fun starts Friday evening 4pm - 10pm and continues Saturday 11am - 10pm and Sunday 11am - 6pm. Admission is FREE! The event is produced by Paragon Festivals.
For food, choose from a variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes all cooked fresh on site. Seafood dishes are prepared using only the freshest local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast. Select from a diversity of side dishes and of course - awesome desserts! Liquid refreshment includes alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks.
While enjoying your food and drink selections, listen to Florida’s top musical groups from genres such as R&B, blues, jazz, rock and Caribbean sounds. Friday night performers are: Mike Tozier (country, folk, Delta blues), Sarasota Steel Pan Band (calypso, reggae, Latin, Brazilian) and the Kate Keys Band (blues, rock, variety). Saturday performances are by: Kettle of Fish (rock), CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion (blues, soul, roots), Reverend Barry & The Funk (funk, soul), the Billy Rice Band (country rock) and the Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute Band). Sunday performances are by: The New Rulers (ska, reggae, soul, rocksteady), The Whole Band featuring Callie Chappell (Americana, rock, bluegrass and R&B), Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (rock, soul), and the Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band).
This is the plan and this is all for you! Come, relax and partake in the festivities. Remember: YOU are the most important ingredient to this event! We look forward to seeing you.
Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen of Holmes Beach to host Fourth of July BBQ & Coastal Food Fest!
World Premiere of the Music Video- "Happy State"

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Ultrasound examinations are painless and minimal patient preparation is required. However, patients must follow specific instructions when required. If you have previously had a Vascular Ultrasound examination, please bring these results with you to your appointment. If you require further information about the examination procedure itself, please discuss this with the doctor or sonographer performing the test.
If you have not been to our practice previously you will be asked to complete a patient information questionnaire for our medical records. This information is confidential and will not be given to any third party without your permission.

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What Exactly Is A Home In Pre-Foreclosure?
Home /National/Breaking National News/What Exactly Is A Home In Pre-Foreclosure?
When you take out a mortgage on a home you are buying, you agree to pay monthly installments to the bank. When you fail to make your mortgage payments for 3 months you will receive a default notice that signifies you are officially in pre-foreclosure. This means that the bank will take legal action if you do not catch up on your late payments. You have the choice, at this time, to either make the late payments or sell your property before your home is officially foreclosed on.
When the homeowner is officially in pre-foreclosure they usually are given anywhere from 3 to 10 months act before the property is officially foreclosed. The homeowner can make their missed payments during this time and the bank will then take the property out of pre-foreclosure.
The homeowner can also try to sell their home during this pre-foreclosure stage. If the homeowner owes more than the home is worth the bank may agree to a short sale. This means an interested party can purchase the home from the homeowner for less than the mortgage. This is a great option for a home buyer because it allows them to usually get a good deal on a home from a bank that is willing to accept the short sale instead of a foreclosure.
The bank must always approve the short sale before the realtor can proceed with the sale. They will run numbers and look at appraisals and neighborhood comps to make sure this is a fair deal for everyone.
Is it better to short sale or foreclose on your property?
If you decide to short sale your home, there are definitely some benefits. You get to remain in control of your home and can also control the sale of your home. You also get to avoid that horrible stigma that comes with foreclosure.
If you are looking for an immediate solution you may want to foreclose. You can immediately stop payments on your home until the bank officially kicks you out. You are also not in control of the sale so you are not required to fix anything that is broken in the home.
Short sale and foreclosure will both impact your credit score. Recent studies have shown both will affect your credit score in the same way. Your score may drop as many as 300 points. This will stay on your credit score for at least 7 years. This can affect your ability to purchase another home or a car. It can also make it difficult to get insurance. However, if you continue to pay your bills, keep your balances low, and are on time with your payments your credit score will slowly creep back up.
If you are looking to buy a home, you may wonder about purchasing pre foreclosure homes. A pre-foreclosure can be a great option because they are usually priced at a bargain. However, they are sometimes hard to find and hard to buy.
Just because a homeowner is in pre-foreclosure doesn’t mean their home is for sale. It just means that the bank has issued a notice of default on their property.
A lot of times, homeowners in pre-foreclosure are open to selling their home to qualified buyers. To find pre-foreclosures you may want to start by looking online. Websites such as Zillow often times show homes that are in pre-foreclosure. Or, county newspapers or websites will sometimes post foreclosure notices.
After you find a pre-foreclosure that interests you, go make sure it is a home you would want to buy. It is wise to drive by and check out the home and the property before you inquire further. If you are still interested, you could drop off a note or letter explaining that you are qualified to purchase their home and would like more information.
You may want to speak with a foreclosure specialist to help you with the process. They can give you status updates on the home and whether or not it is still in pre-foreclosure. Your foreclosure specialist can also help you determine how much the owner owes on the house. Sometimes there are several mortgages or liens that can make the process quite complicated.
Try to figure out the fair market value of the home. Check out recent sales in the neighborhood. Figure out about how much the home is worth versus how much is owed on the home. If you still would like to proceed it is time to talk to the homeowner directly. It is important to be aware of the homeowner’s delicate emotions regarding their home. You may want to tread lightly. Be sure you are positive and understanding.
In a kind way, you can speak with the homeowner and let them know you are interested in purchasing the home. You can ask to see the home and ask questions if the homeowner seems interested in your proposal.
Most times, the homeowner will not be interested in selling the home right away. They will want time to see if they can get their finances in order. If this is the case, be sure to leave them your contact information so they can get in touch with you if they change their mind.
If you and the homeowner decide to make a deal, now is the time to put in in writing. Draw up a purchase agreement. It may be a good idea to get some help from an experienced realtor. Make sure to put the sale contingent the title coming back clean and a home inspection.
If everything continues to go well, you can go ahead and seal the deal. Use an escrow company to manage the sale of the property. A pre-foreclosure can be a stressful time for a homeowner. But there are options. Be sure to check with your lender and a foreclosure expert to see what the best course of action is for you.
Purchasing a pre-foreclosure can be an excellent investment. Although, it can be a difficult process. Be sure to speak to someone who is skilled in the process of buying pre-foreclosure properties.


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This is how to setup your Gmail to retrieve your email from our E-mail Server.
Open Gmail account > Go to Settings > Settings … the settings is located at the top right. After clicking it, the settings menu will appear.
The pop-up box will come out.Gmail will ask you to fill in your Name and Email address. For the name section, you can put in anything you want. This name will come up as sender name when you send an email. For example, we put “webmaster” as name. Everytime we send an email, the recipient will get an email from “webmaster“.
Then, put in your email address. Then click next step.
Just leave it as “send through Gmail (easier to set up)” and then click next step.
Gmail will send verification code to your domain mail. Open your email (your domain email) and find the verification code (send by Gmail Team).
Then paste your verification code into the verification box. and simply click verify.
After that, still in the Settings > Settings > Accounts and Import, in Check mail from other accounts (using POP3), click at Add a POP3 mail account you own.
An pop up box will appear. Put in your email address. Then, click Next Step.
First, make sure your email address is correct. then, put your username (email) and your email password.

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It was one of the most gruesome injuries to happen to an athlete during a sporting event. Even those of us who rubberneck on the highway to see what the accident looks like, are fighting hard to get the images of Kevin Ware’s injury out of our heads.
The Louisville point guard suffered a compound fracture to his right leg while trying to block a shot. The impact of his fall was so great it broke his bone in two places, and part of his tibia could be seen protruding through his skin.
“You knew it was bad from the moment you saw it happen,” said Robert Berry, M.D., orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano.
Dr. Berry was one of those watching television Sunday night as Ware’s Louisville team took on the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite 8 match-up.
It’s an injury he’s treated numerous times.
“One of the procedures we will do to address an injury like that, is place a titanium rod down the center of the bone and lock it with screws on the upper part of the bone and lock in the lower part of the tibia as well,” Berry said.
He added that a bone fracture is actually easier to recover from than a torn tendon. As for what’s next for Kevin Ware, only time will tell, but Dr. Berry believes with work, he can get back to playing basketball in the future.
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We’ve all heard it said that “Seeing is believing.” That’s not just an anecdote or cliché. It’s rooted in science! Ninety percent of information sent to our brains is visual. Our brains process visual information thousands of times faster than text. People retain 80% of what they see, 20% of what they read, and only 10% of what they hear. Almost two-thirds of people are visual learners.
Abraham saw God’s mercy in the land of Moriah, literally “the place of seeing.” At a time when human sacrifice was a practice in various religions, Abraham heard God ask him to offer his beloved son, Isaac, as a holocaust much like a bull or goat. Abraham got ready to do what God commanded, but it must have been an agonizing act of faith. After all, Isaac was the son he thought that he and his wife could never have. He was a gift that God had given to them, and now God seem to demand that they return that gift. How could that be? Abraham still stepped forth in faith, just as he did years before when he left the land of his ancestors for a place he did not know. God saw Abraham’s faith and stopped him from killing Isaac. Abraham, in turn, saw God’s mercy.
Peter, James and John saw God’s mercy in the transfiguration of Jesus on Horeb, where the Book of Deuteronomy said that God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. This miraculous event took place just after Jesus told them and his other disciples that it was his destiny to suffer, die and rise again. It was a shocking prediction from the one for whom they had left everything. They needed some comfort and reassurance. Jesus gave it to them, appearing in glory between Moses and Elijah as the fulfillment of the Law and prophets. In the midst of their own sadness and anxiety, they also saw hope.
Lent is a time of introspection, yet that introspection is not an end in itself. Instead, we look inward and are converted in order to be drawn out of ourselves into lives of love and service. Year after year, what people see in us at Easter should be better than what they saw of us on Ash Wednesday.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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When Steve started at Bowmer + Kirkland in 1980 as a Site Engineer, the company was planning to expand into North America.
He played a major part in our success in the USA where he was the Contracts Manager leading our project team on the construction of a brewery in Milwaukee – our first construction project in the States.
Steve is now responsible for our North Midlands and Yorkshire region and his non-confrontational approach means that many of his clients are returning customers.
Steve is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building and is a keen golfer.


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FX "No Time For Naysayers"
From the imagination of sought-after director/writer Matt Hodgson, and the vision of Expositions and Events icon Aaron Bludworth comes FX—a new, one-of-a-kind Experiential Brand Storytelling Group that is putting its money where its mouth is with the creation of "No Time For Naysayers.” This ingenious short film is the first touch point in a branded story arc that spans cinematic, interactive and experiential disciplines, to create an unforgettable prototype for future consumer engagements. The videos below will give you a quick look into this ingenious new approach to connecting brands and consumers through Experiential Brand Storytelling. Or visit http://www.fx.events and experience it for yourself.
From the imagination of sought-after director/writer Matt Hodgson, and the vision of Expositions and Events icon Aaron Bludworth comes FX—a new, one-of-a-kind Experiential Brand Storytelling Group that is putting its money where its mouth is with the creation of "No Time For Naysayers.” This ingenious short film is the first touch point in a branded story arc that spans cinematic, interactive and experiential disciplines, to create an unforgettable prototype for future consumer engagements. This short video features a work-in-progress look at the new FX website that will debut in early 2017, along with the film, the LIVE event and the yearlong experiential branded story campaign.


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Nicky Tettamanti grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and graduated from the University of Oregon with a BS in General Science focused on chemistry and psychology. Her research interests include evidence-based psychosocial interventions for mental health disorders, substance use, community-based participatory research, neuroimaging, and LGBTQ health.
Autumn has been my favorite season since moving to Oregon four years ago from the dry, unchanging desert landscape of Las Vegas, Nevada. The freeway towards my class dips into a valley surrounded by broad-leafed trees with ferns growing near the base of their trunks.


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This paper outlines many of the serious concerns that the United States has with the actions and overall management of the current Director-General of the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Mr. Jose Bustani, and the reasons that it believes that immediate action to replace the Director-General is essential to preserve the effectiveness of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
Despite widespread concerns over his performance since he was appointed in 1997, the United States supported the reappointment of Mr. Bustani (May 2000), in the absence of an alternative, and in the hope that his managerial performance would improve. This hope has not been realized.
Since his reappointment, Mr. Bustani's performance, and his relationship with member states, has failed to improve. In fact, it has deteriorated even further, to the point where effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention -- and political and financial support for the OPCW -- is in jeopardy. To survive, the OPCW Technical Secretariat must have a Director-General who has the confidence of all. This will require departure of the Director-General without delay.
The United States had hoped that the change in OPCW leadership that is necessary to preserve the credibility of the CWC could be accomplished quietly, thereby avoiding confrontation and damage to the OPCW. Now that the issue has become public, the United States feels it an unfortunate necessity to make known its concerns about Mr. Bustani's leadership.
The most important concerns of the United States about the performance of the current Director-General fall into three general categories: 1) the polarizing and confrontational conduct of the Director-General, 2) mismanagement issues, and 3) advocacy of inappropriate roles for the OPCW.
Repeatedly taken an adversarial stance against the Executive Council. As early as July 1999, Mr. Bustani criticized the Executive Council for its "present inability to make decisions" which meant that he was "often placed in the position of having to take action without the benefit of the Council's political guidance." Despite repeated attempts to clarify the role of the Director-General, there has been no improvement.
During and following the 2001 financial crisis, failed to keep the Executive Council informed of actions taken to stabilize OPCW finances, keep expenditures in check, improve financial controls, and otherwise demonstrate capacity to manage the budget during such times of financial stress.
Publicly attacked the reports of the advisory committee of budget and finance experts from member states when it questioned or criticized his proposals.
Refused to consult in capitals of key member states at the level customary for international organizations. Mr. Bustani has also refused to meet with representatives of States Parties who did not have ambassadorial rank, including representatives of the United States.
"... The OPCW is neither a delegate nor simply an observer to the First Committee. It is a child of the Conference of Disarmament and, as such, has a direct connection to the First Committee. Therefore, if I, as Director-General of the OPCW, make myself available to report to you on the progress made and concerns faced by the Organization, it is because I believe that the relevance of our mandate to the work of the First Committee requires my presence at this august gathering. It would appear, however, that in the minds of the UN Secretariat and its legal advisers, that this is not the case. Let me assure you Mr. Chairman and distinguished delegates, that I remain ready to return to address the First Committee whenever the OPCW is accorded the recognition and the place it deserves. It would appear that for this to happen, however, there will need to be a breath of fresh air sent through the bureaucratic corridors of the United Nations Secretariat�."
On numerous occasions, directed his staff to refuse requests for technical support from facilitators and friends of the chair.
Ignored the Executive Council. Examples include decisions on the treatment of unscheduled salts of scheduled chemicals and the requirement to hold 30 posts vacant in 2001.
Allied himself with specific political views held only by a minority of States Parties, polarizing the OPCW and trying to make the Technical Secretariat a political body rather than technical implementation body. This is an example of the Director-General's propensity to divide States Parties over controversial issues, rather than moving the OPCW as a whole toward consensus.
Arbitrarily, without prior consultations with member states, reorganized the Technical Secretariat staff at a time when the impact of his arbitrary staff reshuffling unduly strained resources beyond their limit. This has further marginalized remaining competent staff members and will, by excluding them from their appropriate decision-making role, injure the overall capabilities of the Technical Secretariat and drive competent staff away from the Organization.
In spring 2001, threatened punitively-targeted industry inspections in five States Parties that had collectively demarched him over financial and verification issues. He backed off only after strong protests. The Director-General sought to use the inspection regime that is at the very heart of the CWC for political ends, as a punitive tool to coerce member states into acceding to his demands.
During the December 2001 session of the Executive Council, delivered a diatribe against both the Executive Council members and specific delegations over the 2002 budget. He concluded his presentation by saying, " I have to pretend we are fulfilling our duties. Please spare me further complaints."
Contributed to gridlock in the Executive Council by introducing new issues and refusing to consult. (The United States was astonished that he would propose a resolution on the September 11 terrorist attacks without substantial coordination with the State Party that suffered those attacks.) This is one concrete example of his habit of refusing to consult regularly with Executive Council Chairmen -- a key to the Executive Council becoming more effective.
Selected and retained a legal adviser whose apparent role is largely to justify the policies and opinions of the Director-General, rather than to provide an impartial and legally well-founded interpretation of the Convention and related rules and regulations. The adviser's legal opinions attract derision from member states, not respect. His recent opinion that only the Director-General can terminate his own appointment, not member states, is a case in point.
The Organization's financial crisis in 2001 was caused primarily by the Director-General's failure to match spending to income in 2000. The multi-million euro 2000 deficit set the stage for severe cutbacks in verification activity in 2001. If this situation developed within the Technical Secretariat without the Director-General's knowledge, it demonstrates gross negligence on the part of the Director-General regarding internal controls, and the failure to move effectively to limit the damage.
Executive Council efforts to understand and address the situation were blocked by months of obfuscation, finger-pointing, and conflicting explanations by the Director-General -- none of which acknowledged this deficit spending as a core problem.
The Director-General has repeatedly sought double-digit budget increases without adequate justification and without the political consultations that are a necessary and normal part of building support for a budget, seriously undermining the credibility of the Organization in capitals, and any ability to obtain from legislative organs the magnitude of financial support that could have been justified.
The Director-General has transferred funds and personnel within the Organization to such an extent that the program and budget approved by member states effectively was altered substantially without their knowledge or approval.
The OPCW's Financial Regulations provide the Director-General with more management flexibility and authority to transfer funds than almost any other international organization of comparable size -- yet he has routinely rebelled against their application of those regulations, when even their flexible limits were being stretched to the limit, as "micromanagement."
The Technical Secretariat under Mr. Bustani's leadership has failed for the fourth year in a row to accurately estimate actual salary requirements. This underbudgeting for a fixed expense will likely lead to the near-evisceration of the industry verification regime in 2002.
Five years after entry into force, key administrative directives on personnel and financial matters are still lacking. This has been sharply criticized by the Office of Internal Oversight in its last two annual reports without apparent effect.
In January 2002, the Director-General fundamentally reorganized the senior management of the Technical Secretariat to strip his deputy, a highly-respected professional, of any executive authority. This arbitrary and vindictive action was taken without appropriate consultation with member states and was totally unjustified.
Technical Secretariat morale is at an all-time low. Many of the best personnel are leaving the Organization. Staff are reassigned without any consultation and without regard for their expertise or rank, in effect violating the provisions of the Convention. In a recent case, a highly-respected senior staff member has been transferred twice within a few months. The second move, which opened up a position so it could be given to a national from Mr. Bustani's home country, directly contradicts the justification given for the first move.
The Director-General's failure to follow basic procedures and due process in handling dismissals and disciplinary actions has provided grounds for numerous staff complaints -- largely successful (and costly -- approximately $1-2 million euro) before the ILO Administrative Tribunal.
The Director-General's mishandling of a flawed job classification exercise conducted in 1998 provided the basis for a successful ILO Administrative Tribunal appeal which will cost at least euro $1 million per year for the foreseeable future.
The Director-General has politicized the staff (and especially the Inspectorate) through excessive use of 1-year renewal contracts handed out at the last minute.
Blatant favoritism has been displayed with respect to which employees get the coveted "hired abroad" vs. "hired locally" benefits.
Through his many attempts to build an overtly political role for the Technical Secretariat, Mr. Bustani distorted what the Convention intended as the support staff for the real Policy-Making Organs -- The Executive Council and the Conference of the States Parties.
Pressed for an OPCW standing committee to coordinate international financial assistance for Russia's CW destruction, despite donors' clear preference for using existing mechanisms that are external to the OPCW.
Volunteered OPCW inspectors for UNSCOM or UNMOVIC tasks in Iraq over the objections of member states. Continues to attempt to interject the OPCW into what is a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) matter; the mandate for WMD inspections in Iraq that flows directly from a UNSC resolution. Thus, he would supplant the UN inspection regime in Iraq and undercut the Security Council.
Seized on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to promote costly initiatives -- clearly outside of the Organization's primary mission of verification. For example, he proposed creation of a "credible response team" of experts and equipment which would include "field hospitals" as well as specialized medical staff to deal with the aftermath of future terrorist attacks. These and many other of his "counter terrorism" proposals would substantially expand the role of the OPCW but have little connection to terrorism, the genuine competencies of the OPCW staff, or the financial capabilities of an OPCW already embroiled in a financial crisis.
Increasingly downplayed importance of OPCW's verification regime. His own statements, which once characterized verification as "the central task of the OPCW," have increasingly portrayed verification as simply one of a number of "pillars" of the Convention. He views verification as a secondary mission for the Organization. For example, in his statement on the financial situation of the Organization of January 26, 2001, in which he announced the suspension of most inspection activity due to lack of funds, he announced his intent to continue to fund a program that provides industry experience for experts from developing countries -- at well above the budgeted level -- on the grounds that "programs of this nature are the most constructive, positive, and advanced form of nonproliferation measures we can pursue." This downplaying of the OPCW�s nonproliferation and verification roles found its ultimate expression in his statement to the 55th UNGA: "from an organization created to rid the world of chemical weapons, the OPCW would ultimately evolve into an organization to promote the use of chemistry to the benefit of all nations."
All CWC States Parties have an important stake in the organization that implements the treaty. All must believe that the organization is serving their national interests. The day-to-day task of ensuring that this is in fact the case falls to the head of the Technical Secretariat, the Director-General. The current situation, in which many member states believe that he is failing in this regard, threatens not only to undermine the effectiveness of the OPCW, but also the financial and political support on which the continued viability of the CWC itself depends. Already, states that provide three-quarters of the OPCW's funding have reluctantly come to the conclusion that they can no longer work with the Director-General and have called for his replacement.


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How to Make a Responsibility Board for Kids – Responsibilities not Chores!
Do you need your kids to do chores??
I know i sure do! I have found that making chores fun and having visual or tangible evidence of chore completion for the kiddos is key to making it battle free. Now, I am not saying that we need to pay our kids, or give them something every time they do a task, but having motivation and working towards a goal really goes a long way.
I am going to let you in on a little secret: We don’t call them chores in our house!! We call them responsibilities! Because really that’s what they are right, family responsibilities. Everyone has a responsibility to be part of the family. My hubby goes to work to provide, takes out the trash, keeps the cars running. I shop and cook for the meals, clean the clothes, am a taxi for all the activities. These are our responsibilities, so naturally the kids should have them as well. The kids responsibilities are obviously not as weighty as mine and my husbands, but they are just as important to keeping the family moving along the right path, and giving them responsibilities helps teach them that they need to be active contributors to our family and to the world in general.
So now I will get off my soapbox and tell you how I created the responsibility board you see above. I actually got the idea from my friend Robin, who implements this system in her house. I loved that it was visually pretty to hang on the wall, because let’s face it, the store bought charts are not pretty! I also loved that it inspired the kids to do it and work towards a goal at the same time.
Spray Paint in color of your choice. I chose a green similar to the one in this link.
Get your plywood and cut it down to the size you want. This can be custom to the space you have, the size of the cards you make, or how many children you have. I cut mine to 2ft x 2ft.
Paint the board the color of your choice, I chose a seafoam green.
Once the paint drys, I took a belt sander to it, to give it a distressed look. This is totally optional and depends on the look you are going for.
Use your silhouette to make the responsibility cards. The picture below shows what they look like in the Silhouette software. I chose to design them as a print and cut. It’s also a good idea to laminate the cards for durability.
Use your silhouette to make the reward tickets and laminate them. Make different ones for each child, that way one child can’t move the tickets over!
Decide on a quote for the board title. I chose the quote “The price of greatness is responsibility” by Winston Churchill. Use your Silhouette to cut the quote out with adhesive vinyl and use transfer tape to apply it to your board.
Use super glue to affix the ticket boxes to the board. Now you might be tempted to use a glue gun, but if you have handsy children or clumsy children, like I do, the hot glue will not keep the boxes adhered to the board. Just trust me, use super glue unless you are planning to change out the boxes.
That’s all there is to it! This project probably takes a total of 4 or 5 hours to complete, but really that’s only because you need to wait for the paint to dry. If you skip that step, this will take an hour.
Thanks for reading and hope this gives you some inspiration for your own responsibility board in your home. It has definitely made getting my kids to help around the house a bunch easier! If you want some free chore chart printables use the link below.


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An English tourism website broke into the Japanese-dominated Japan Tourism Awards this year alongside big-name players.
In its fourth year, the Japan Tourism Awards ceremony took place Sept 20 at Tokyo Big Sight exhibition hall, in conjunction with the largest tourism expo in the world, the Japan Tourism Expo, held Sept 20-24.
This year’s awards received more than 250 applications and are judged by representatives from organizations such as Japan National Tourism Awards, Japan Tourism Association (JTA) and United Nations World Tourism Organization. Winners included national names in Japan media and business such as JTB Corp, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), TBS Vision, Inc, and the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper. But the grand prize winner was a Destination Marketing Organization called Snow Country Tourism Association that highlights winter tourism destinations in central regions of Japan.
Unprecedented growth in tourism, with a record high of more than 28 million overseas travelers in 2017, has led Japan to focus on the industry for economic growth, especially with the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
GaijinPot Travel won the 2018 Special Award for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Utilization, alongside two other winners in the category including initiatives from Japan Airlines Co and Keikyu Corporation. According to a statement on the Japanese Japan Tourism Awards website, GaijinPot Travel won because of its initiatives to connect overseas travelers to hyper local regions and sightseeing spots in Japan. That includes remote locations and disaster-affected regions of Japan, as well as LGBTQ tourist destinations which are little-known and often rarely written about for a foreign audience.
GaijinPot, launched in 1999, is a website that caters to foreigners who live, travel or start a career in Japan. GaijinPot Travel launched in 2016. Both are part of the Tokyo-based media company GplusMedia Inc, which has several other online publications including Japan Today newspaper and Savvy Tokyo.
Victoria Vlisides, editor in chief of GaijinPot Travel, accepted the award at the ceremony on Sept 20. She said it is an honor to be recognized, especially with such a high-level of competition.
"Our content is a collaborative effort from writers across Japan finding these hidden gems and letting them shine," she said. "Not only are we thrilled to win such a prestigious award, but we are impressed that Japan Tourism Awards is taking seriously our efforts to represent the LGBTQ community in Japan."
For Vlisides, a native of the U.S., travel is an important — though sometimes underestimated — tool for understanding the world.
"We hope in some small way that our website, and travel itself, can start to bridge many different gaps within Japanese society and especially bring more awareness to the LGBTQ community here."
The expo had more than 1,000 exhibitors from 136 countries and regions, and more than 200,000 visitors.
Congrats! I remember when it started in the 90s. Was every helpful and Eric was/is always a great person. Good on you guys!


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Kyle is a children's and family evangelist and entertainer. He has been in children's ministry for his entire life as his parents have been in full-time children’s ministry for over 35 years. Kyle uses his crazy talents and abilities like unicycling, juggling, ballooning, puppetry, gospel magic, storytelling, comedy, and more to present the gospel message in the most creative and exciting ways you will ever see! For the past six years, he has had the opportunity to travel the country speaking and performing at kids camps, churches, and community outreaches from Montana to Florida, from Virginia to California. Although Christian evangelism is the center of Kyle's heart, he also performs at non-religious events like public schools, libraries, and private parties while still sharing an uplifting, hilarious, and encouraging message with any audience. Contact Kyle and invite him to speak at your kid's camp, church event, community outreach, or school assembly, by clicking the button below!
Kyle Jorris Ministries is dedicated to helping children and families be transformed through the gospel of Jesus Christ through captivating evangelism.


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One of our exceptional jacquard woven fabrics, available as either an unfinished or a finished curtain with a sewn, soft hand mesh that is designed to coordinate with the curtain's pattern.

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The European Commission’s plan for Europe's digital industrial renaissance was presented on 25 April at Hannover Messe. The plan will help European industry, SMEs, researchers and public authorities make the best use of digital technologies.
During the high-level conference, “Digitising European Industry: Reaping the full benefits of the Digital Single Market”, Commissioner Oettinger presented to politicians, stakeholders and interested parties the Digitising European Industry package adopted on 19th April by the European Commission.
The package aims to reinforce the EU's competitiveness in digital technologies and to ensure that every industry in Europe, in whichever sector, wherever situated, and no matter of what size can fully benefit from digital innovations. For more info on the Digitizing European Industry package, please read our press material.
The first part of the conference focused on partnerships, innovation hubs and standardisation to boost Europe's digital innovation capacities.
Commissioners Oettinger, Bieńkowska and Moedas talked about the challenges of digital transformation of industry in Europe and how this EU initiative can help speed up this process. They were followed by a panel discussion on the political and industrial perspectives of the European strategy for the digitisation of industry, involving ministers and industrial leaders.
The second part focused on transatlantic collaboration and was opened by Commissioner Oettinger and Penny Pritzker, US Secretary of Commerce, presenting the EU and US views on the digital transformation of industry. A panel discussion followed, presenting the industry visions, on both sides of the Atlantic.
More details in the provisional programme of the high-level conference "Digitising European Industry", including names of participants.
In the EU Pavilion in Hall 7, stand E04, under the slogan "EU invests in digitising Europe", we put under the spotlight SMEs and SME measures at EU level. Come and see their amazing results. Or check their presentations in our online catalogue.
The Swedish SME KOENIGSEGG, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, developed the world’s first megacar named One:1 (1 horse power per kilo weight) with a ground-breaking maximum speed of 440km/h. Using specialised knowledge in fluid dynamics of the SME ICON and Cloud-based-HPC system of CINECA, Koenigsegg designed a car in less than eight months. Read the blogpost to find out how. Come to the EU Pavilion and admire this miracle of technology!
And talking about mind-blowing technology: visit ELAPHE stand, to see a demo of the SMART in-wheel direct drive propulsion system (pun intended - it is a smart electric drivetrain and it comes from a SMART car). The demonstration of an actual Smart ForTwo rear-wheel electric drivetrain will simulate racing the SMART car up one of the most winding uphill roads in the Alpine region. Read the blogpost Turning things around – in preparation for the driverless era, to have a better idea about what “in-wheel motors” is all about.
Interested in approximately 400 hours of free consulting with robotics experts from all over Europe? Visit ROBOTT-NET , to find out how you could become one the 64 European companies to benefit of a voucher. Have a look at ROBOTT-NET video to understand how this works.
Follow us on Twitter, @DSMeu for more details on #DigitiseEU package and #HM16.


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One of our favorite things about this time of year are the local farm-to-table dinners that start popping up on the calendar. This year for the first time, Marini Farm is getting into the act, hosting a dinner on the farm event next Saturday evening, July 24.
The dinner will start with a complimentary signature cocktail on the front porch of the farmhouse, then diners will be transported by hayride to the dinner location, at the top of a hill overlooking the farm. There will be a five-course dinner and a cash bar featuring local Ipswich Ale from Mercury Brewing Co. and wine from Jewell Towne Vinyards of South Hampton, NH. Elm Street Blues, a group of local students from Governor’s Academy in Byfield will provide live entertainment.
Chef, caterer, and owner of prepared-foods shop Christopher’s Table in Ipswich, Christopher DeStefano is the culinary half of the collaboration. Serving the freshest produce is the name of the game, so much of the menu won’t be refined until he sees what looks good next week, but De Stefano gave us an idea of what to expect.
The first course will be a cold soup, most likely a farmhouse gazpacho, followed by a salad course, a vegetable tart, an entrée featuring local beef from Tendercrop Farm, and a dessert. “I’d be crazy not to take advantage of Marini’s great corn,” said DeStefano. “And peaches will be at the height of the season.” He also mentioned heirloom tomatoes, summer squash, beets, and herbs as possible ingredients.
Tickets for this evening of local bounty served at the source are $100 per person, and seating is limited. If you are interested in attending, contact Christopher’s Table for reservations.


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SK.IN is aimed to fulfill the need for inclusive Adult Training by including learners with fewer opportunities, empowering them on Basic skills and Key competences to facilitate their participation in society and in Labour Market. It is linked with Adult Education priorities because it is aimed to "make a strong commitment to promoting adult learning as a means of fostering solidarity between different age groups and between cultures and people of all backgrounds".
The duration of each meeting is 3-4 days and the number of participants is 10 (2 from each organization - coordinator and educator). The meetings are hosted by one or more countries participating in the project.


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We are located in the picturesque Alvarado Historic District in Union City, CA. Our address is 3914 Smith Street and we are located on the second floor above Kaffa Coffee. We share space with CoreFitness by Jeanelle.
Call or email to schedule your initial appointment. Saturday and Sunday appointments available. You can also make an online appointment here.


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Sylmar Biotech is participating in the WASC process Spring 2018.
From the WASC Website: Through ACS WASC’s evaluation of institutions, ACS WASC accreditation assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations and agencies that an institution has clearly defined objectives appropriate to education; has established conditions under which their achievement can reasonably be expected; appears in fact to be accomplishing them substantially; is so organized, staffed, and supported that it can be expected to continue to do so; and demonstrates that it meets ACS WASC’s criteria and accreditation standards. ACS WASC encourages and supports institutional development and improvement through an institutional self-evaluation using the accreditation criteria and policies, as well as mid-cycle, follow-up, and special reports, and periodic evaluation of institutional quality by qualified peer professionals.


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As a nationwide businessman, I am writing to strongly encourage you to approve the proposed application of the Narconon facility for Warner Springs, CA.
I can tell you first hand, as my son went through their treatment program, what a quality, full service organization Narconon is, not only to the patient but also the family of the individual going through treatment. With organizations like Narconon and the dedication of the people who run them, hope is given to the entire family that their loved one may return to being a productive, contributing individual to society.


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TOPEKA — School counselors will be recognized Feb. 6-10 during National School Counseling Week.
The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will focus attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors in the state of Kansas, as well as the nation.
National School Counseling Week highlights the impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Gov. Sam Brownback on Jan. 23 signed a proclamation naming Feb. 6-10 as National School Counseling Week in Kansas.
The American School Counselor Association is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. It was founded in 1952 and supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development. For more information on ASCA, visit www.schoolcounselor.org.
If congressional Republicans repeal the Affordable Care Act before they replace it, they may revive a costly Kansas program that exists on paper but has been inoperative for several years.
Between the late 1990s and the end of 2013, the state’s insurance department operated a high-risk pool for people unable to obtain health insurance due to pre-existing conditions, spending state tax dollars to ensure a relatively small number of residents — primarily middle-class Kansans suffering from cancers and rare diseases — received coverage for expensive treatments.
The Affordable Care Act, with its protections for those with pre-existing conditions, made most high-risk pools obsolete. Though Kansas hasn’t used a high-risk pool since 2014, the state statute that created the pool and dictates its functions remains in place.
U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican and one of 15 physicians in Congress, would like to see high-risk pools, in tandem with other programs, bridge the gap between a repeal of the ACA and a replacement.
The logistics of such a proposal are unprecedented and could prove difficult. In 2013, the last full year a high-risk pool was used in Kansas, 1,375 people took part, according to Bob Hanson, a Kansas Insurance Department spokesman. Marshall would like to move a quarter of the Kansans on the ACA exchange to high-risk pools — about 22,500, by his estimates.
Linda Sheppard, a senior analyst at the Kansas Health Institute who previously worked at the insurance department, said there has never been more than 2,000 Kansans in the high-risk pool and, because the state was able to charge higher premiums than private insurers, low-income Kansans were priced out of the pool. Premiums that were capped at $500 from private insurers, for example, could go as high as $750 in the high-risk pool.
“It was a viable option for people who had the financial wherewithal to be able to pay those premiums,” Sheppard said. For everyone else, however, the high-risk pool was off-limits.
The high-risk pool in Kansas was never self-sustaining, even when it exclusively served those who could afford costly premiums. For every dollar the state took in through premiums and a fee on private insurers, it paid out more than twice that, Sheppard said.
“Is the federal government going to subsidize the pool to such an extent that people are going to be able to afford those premiums to take part in the pool? That’s really the question,” she said.
Kansas’ high-risk pool was operated by a third-party administrator, Benefit Management Inc. The company is located in Great Bend, where Marshall lives and where he announced his candidacy for Congress in 2015. BMI founder Dennis Call donated $1,000 to Marshall’s campaign that May.
In 2010, a University of Kansas study tracked 42 suburban, middle-class enrollees in the state’s high-risk pool. It found “high premiums and deductibles limit participants’ ability to afford basic health services and access to prescription medications.” Enrollees forewent treatments and employed “potentially dangerous strategies to minimize costs, especially for prescription medications,” according to the study.
In the years that followed, Kansas briefly had two functioning high-risk pools. In addition to the state-run pool, there also was a temporary federal pool funded entirely by federal grants. When those funds were tightened, however, the state had to restrict enrollment to cut costs, according to Sheppard. A former website for the federal pool in Kansas has since been turned over to a Japanese company.
President Donald Trump has stated his support for high-risk pools, including it on his campaign website as an alternative for people currently covered under the ACA. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and U.S. Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., Trump’s choice for health and human services director, also support high-risk pools.
Marshall said he has spoken to Price a dozen times in the past year about replacing the ACA and was impressed on each occasion, calling him “a man of God and a modern-day Marcus Welby.” Marshall said he has spoken just as many times to Kansas insurance commissioner Ken Selzer about re-establishing the state’s high-risk pool. Hanson, a spokesman for Selzer, said nothing has been finalized.
“Reenergizing the high-risk pool as part of a partial replacement for the Affordable Care Act’s coverages has been discussed in governmental conversation, but the proposition is just that — a proposition,” Hanson said.
Byerly said Jenkins supports several other propositions, such as allowing dependents to remain on their parents’ health care plan until the age of 26 and expanding use of health care savings accounts. Jenkins, in a statement, said she favors implementing a “patient-centered replacement plan” when the ACA is repealed.
As a member of KCA since 2004, I have seen several changes in our organization. I remember how Deb Woodard talked me into being the Human Rights Chair in 2004. I went to my first KCA Board meeting and there were all my professors and other professors... Dr. Pat Neufeld, Dr. Gary Price, Dr. Fred Bradley. When I was supposed to give my report, I remember asking if I should even be here. Was this a mistake? I was just a first year school counselor from KCK.
Well, we have come a long way together! I have been on the KCA Board in several different capacities over the years and currently am serving as the Executive Director. I am excited as we move forward with our own website and new membership management system. I am still working on all the great ideas and things we can do to make our organization stronger.
I welcome your feedback as we grow into our new technologies.


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The chair is a relatively modern phenomenon.
Until the 16th century chairs were status symbols or used in churches. The misericord, the throne, the Klismos are all hierarchical and ecclesiastical symbols. In many respects the development of the chair as a universally consumed piece of furniture in England mirrors the liberalisation of society from feudal to the modern era from Cromwellian times onwards. The art of sitting and socialising or working has therefore developed rapidly over a relatively short period of time to the extent that the chair, its design and production and the habit of sitting, will undoubtedly change as rapidly in the future.
The restoration and the advent of European and London coffee shops produced the need for sitting around tables. Also at this time the Windsor chair was developed. Wheelwrights began to make chairs from the spindles that they were already producing for wheels. The Windsor chair became a fashionable article to have within the houses of merchant classes – a place to rest and read as well as serving as a decorative showpiece. Equally the Windsor chair was popular in the 17th Century as a garden chair, replacing the bench due to its lightness and portability. People could congregate in a pleasure garden, take tea, or listen to music as the chairs could be moved around and stored accordingly. From the vernacularly crafted Windsor chair, the fine art of chair making developed.
In the Georgian era, makers such as Chippendale and Hepplewight developed the simple spindle backed framing of the Windsor into an elegant classical form. They used wood species harvested from the empire such as Mahogany and Teak. In short, the chair became a sophisticated status symbol for the newly forming and wealthy merchant classes. These chairs were still produced by hand by highly skilled craftsmen. However, as the industrial revolution progressed, chairs became manufactured in volume via machine tools. Furniture became more affordable and chairs became ubiquitous within the Victorian home. The patterns of Chippendale and Hepplewight were copied and transformed into factory-manufactured products and in doing so lost much of their charm and desirability. Equally, the need to seat people at the workplace and within the public realm became more important. Theatres, offices, public houses, schools and eateries all needed seating.
Partly in reaction to the mass production of furniture from the mid 19th century onwards, the Arts and Crafts movement sought to promote craftsmanship and handmade furniture. Makers such as Ernest Gimson and Charles Voysey created pieces without decoration and in a time-honoured fashion. At the heart of this furniture design was the concept of simplicity and honesty and a socialist principle of furniture makers being able to share the fruits of their labour in the form of maker’s communes. In this sense the making of a chair had become a symbol of a romantic and utopian idyll, a place where workers could escape from the servitude of the industrial revolution.
In contrast to the idealism of Art and Crafts Movement, the Modernist movement in the early 20th century wanted to celebrate mass production using modern materials such as steel, bentwood and cast aluminium to manufacture chairs. The chair became an icon for the modern era and was a favourite project for the modernist designer and architect. New types of chair such as the swivel office chair and stacking chair helped achieve mobility and efficiency. Iconic designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen and Mies van der Rohe have all designed chairs that are emblematic of the modernist era. In the post war era, chairs have mirrored other artistic and cultural movements such as Pop, Abstraction and Post Modernism. These developments have been the main influence in British design and as such the Chair has become internationalised without regional or national distinctiveness. Chairs originally designed by Charles Eames in the mid 20th century are present around the globe.
Ironically the act of sitting in many areas is becoming obsolete. Workplaces encourage standing up at counter height desks, music concerts are often standing only and football stadiums are now reverting back to having stand only arenas. The Millennial generation are just as likely to be sitting on beanbags or stools as a traditionally conceived chair. The chair is therefore as much a status symbol – a cultural totem – as it is a practical piece of sitting equipment. Perhaps one of the most iconic and sensational photos of the 20th century is of Christine Keeler sitting, apparently naked, on a stacking chair designed by Arne Jacobsen. The chair has become as famous as the image itself.


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Everything has changed. Nothing is the same. Business as Usual is not helping.
We are headed to a renewable energy future whether we’re ready or not. Depending on how quickly and intelligently we move the transition along, daily life could improve or deteriorate significantly, but it will never be the same. Fortunately, we are surrounded by inspiring examples of how to do things differently as we transition to a fossil free future.
As Oil Jobs dry up, Workers turn to Solar sector.

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Today the Makah Tribe announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to propose the authorization of the Neah Bay-based nation to hunt grey whales, reviving an ancient tradition that the tribe said presents “a purpose and a discipline which benefits their entire community.” The limited ceremonial and communal subsistence hunt in the waters around Neah Bay would allow for the harvest of up to three grey whales in even-numbered years and one in odd years.
The NOAA proposal follows an application submitted by the Makah in 2005 for a partial waiver under the United States Marine Mammal Protection Act. The proposal is scheduled to be heard in Seattle Federal Court Aug. 12. This assessment would be followed by a final decision from NOAA Fisheries and other administrative approvals.
Located on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, the 1,200 Makah members share the same ancestral language, traditions and lifestyle of Nuu-chah-nulth on Vancouver Island. For a tribe that lost its last fluent speaker in 2002, the return of the whale hunt presents a vital link to Makah heritage. Deposits at the Ozette village site reveal 2,000-year-old humpback and grey whale bones, as well as barbs from harpoons.
“The Makah people have an enduring relationship with the sea and all marine creatures, but that connection is especially strong with whales,” said Makah Tribal Council member Patrick DePoe in a media release.
Whaling is so important to the Makah that the 1855 Treaty of Neah Bay defines the right “of taking whales.” Overharvesting from the commercial whaling industry caused the near extinction of some species in the early 20th century, and a national moratorium continues to this day.
Over the last century the Eastern Pacific grey whale has rebounded to a population of approximately 27,000. It was taken off the US Endangered Species List in 1994.
The Makah’s last legal hunt occurred on May 17, 1999 when a grey whale was harvested for the community with the support of the US government and the International Whaling Commission. But in 2002 a federal court ruled that the ancient practice requires a waiver under the existing moratorium.
A strong desire to revive the practice has endured, and in September 2007 five Makah members illegally hunted another grey whale. The animal was confiscated by the United States Coast Guard, and died within 12 hours while being brought back to sea, sinking to the ocean’s floor. The Makah Tribal Council denounced this hunt, announcing its intention to try the individuals in tribal court. Two served jail time.

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Confluence Strategies, Inc. is Alaska’s leading government affairs agency focusing on comprehensive and individually tailored strategies, to meet the diverse needs of our clientele. We strive to provide critical analysis, management, and advocacy on local, state, and federal matters pertaining to our client’s business model.
At Confluence, we offer unique lobbying services in energy, transportation, tax, health care, insurance, telecommunications, appropriations, regulations, and other sectors of Alaska Commerce. It is our priority to understand our clients’ culture; listen, and provide leadership from historical experiences; while executing a surgical, ethical strategy that will foster a unique vision.

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text: Montefiore’s 2011 Annual Report Where We Stand captures a period of remarkable growth and a focus on our patients’ experience. The best way to tell Montefiore’s story is through the voices of our patients and their families, a number of whom share their Montefiore experiences in this new publication. We invite you to flip through the online version of Where We Stand to learn more about Montefiore’s leadership, at the forefront of science-driven, patient-centered care.


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Gnaw Dog makes accessories for the soul, for creating a feeling of inner peace and relaxation. Vibrant colors, high quality material and the love each individual chillow is made of, create harmony and peace.
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A 38-year-old man is set to appear in court this morning after a charity collection box was stolen from a Stoke-on-Trent shop.
The charity box, which was being used to raise money for the Douglas MacMillan Hospice, was taken from LTB Furniture Outlet in Burslem on Wednesday (January 2).
This morning police confirmed James Corcoran was set to appear before magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre today.
A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "James Corcoran, aged 38, of no fixed address has been charged with theft – other – including theft by finding.
"The charge relates to the theft of a Douglas Macmillan charity box from LTB Furniture Outlet in Burslem.
"Corcoran is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Newcastle this morning (January 4)."

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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at the competitions from Big Break? Or wanted to try night golf without having to commit to nine holes? Or perhaps you just want a fun way to introduce your non-golfing friends to the sport in a low-pressure, casual setting? If so, visit Broad Run Golf & Practice Facility on August 18 - 19 to enjoy Cosmic Range Weekend!
The fun begins at 8:30 p.m. each night and runs until 12:30 a.m. Hit unlimited glowing golf balls at giant neon targets that react when you connect. Test your skill with glow-in-the-dark versions of Flop Shot, Glass Break and Tic Tac Toe. Plus, you have a chance to win a new car!
Food and drinks will be served in your glowing booth -- with specials available for both -- and there will be a DJ all night long.
If you don't have clubs, you can borrow ours at no cost.
Bay rentals cost $50 per hour with a maximum of five people per hitting station. For more information, or to register, visit the Broad Run website.
Broad Run Golf & Practice Facility is located at 10201 Golf Academy Drive in Bristow, Va.


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After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, CQUniversity is now a renowned research institution in several key disciplines and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry. Our applied research focus is oriented towards real-world outcomes, with the purpose of providing solutions to challenges and identifying new opportunities for advancement in our regions and beyond.
In 2018, this research focus saw CQUniversity achieve Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results of ‘at’, ‘above’ or ‘well above’ world standard in 22 categories of research including including Mathematics, Psychology, Nursing, Agriculture & VET Science, Horticultural Production, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Zoology, Engineering, Medical & Health Science, Human Movement and Sports Science, Information and Computing Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Public Health & Health Services and Specialist Studies in Education.
CQUniversity's research focus and engaged research agenda are already making positive impacts on individuals, communities and industries across the world. In coming years, this impact will continue to grow, expanding into new focus areas and transforming the way we think about current challenges. The University's research impact is apparent in improved industry processes, regional and economic development, business improvement, productivity and innovation, social advancement and equity and healthier communities.
CQUniversity's research agenda is built around deep engagement with communities, industries and government. The focus is firmly on the delivery of research that is primarily relevant to the Northern Australia region. To deliver great research that is meaningful and relevant, researchers work directly with stakeholders to identify challenges and deliver solutions. The end user is involved throughout the entire research project. This approach ensures CQUniversity's research delivers direct benefit and long-lasting impact.
CQUniversity is officially recognised as Australia's only Changemaker Campus by global social innovation group Ashoka U. CQUniversity achieved this reputation because of its strong engagement agenda and inclusive approach to the delivery of research, education and training. Social innovation is about working with communities in a collaborative way, using a range of strategies, to find innovative and sustainable solutions to social needs or problems. Ultimately, the philosophy is driven by the simple need to improve lives and create positive change within the world around us.
At CQUniversity, social innovation is at the core of our strategic vision and for many years has been entrenched in our core values. This approach sets CQUniversity's research apart, as it means end users are involved in the research process, and research success is measured by the visible impact it is having on the communities and industries we seek to help.
The research conducted at CQUniversity helps to guide the design and delivery of learning and teaching. CQUniversity strives to achieve a connected approach to research, learning and teaching, believing that 'real-world' research impacts not only the community it operates in, but so too a student's experience across disciplines. This is evident in the way academics draw on their personal research in designing and teaching courses, where their research informs learning activities and academic discussion on contemporary issues. Research tasks are also embedded in many undergraduate coursework programs, providing students with opportunities to grow their understanding through knowledge creation. High achieving undergraduate students also have the opportunity to work closely with discipline research leads through programs such as the Rising Stars program.
Overview of the Excellence in Research results rating research at CQUniversity as at/above/well above world standard.
Find out more about the impact research at CQUniversity has and read through a selection of our success stories.
CQUniversity's research strengths includes being highly focused on the relevance to the Central Queensland region.
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For many reasons, some people just don’t want to go to a facility to detox. Some are too embarrassed to go to a treatment facility. Some think they don’t have the money. Some have too much pride and think they can do it on their own.
It’s a great thing to recognize that you have a problem and you need to take action and the first step is to detox so you can get on the road to recovery. However, unless you are a very light user, this is a huge mistake.
Here are the top reasons that you should NOT attempt to detox at home.
Many people make the decision to detox at home without really understanding what they are taking on. Without a complete understanding of what you will be dealing with and what could happen, you won’t have a plan to handle those events. If you want to attempt to do this at home, it is critical that you do a great deal of research first.
Since every person reacts to each drug differently than everyone else, it can be difficult to determine just how you will react when you’re in withdrawal.
Many people experience severe psychological symptoms. This can include hallucinations and uncontrollable behavior. Not being able to control your own behavior is a risk to yourself. It is also a significant risk to any friends and family who might be around trying to help.
In addition to the psychological issues that can escalate and become very dangerous, some people also experience direct, sudden and severe physical reactions to withdrawal as well.
Most people who detox will only experience physical symptoms that are very uncomfortable. However, some people will escalate into symptoms that affect your respiratory system, cause you to lose consciousness or make your blood pressure fluctuate to dangerous levels.
Unfortunately, you can’t tell ahead of time whether you are at risk of these more severe symptoms.
If you are trying to detox on your own and you experience these symptoms, you will NOT be able to call for help.
If you are detoxing under the supervision of friends and family, they may not be able to get you to a hospital soon enough.
We’ve already discussed the “worst case” scenarios of trying to detox at home. However, even if you don’t experience those symptoms, it’s still better to be in a facility surrounded by professionals.
Chances are, they have “seen it all” and know the best ways to deal with just about anything that could happen. If you stay home and depend on your friends and family to help you, they will be new to the whole situation. Even if they read and research beforehand, “book smarts” doesn’t replace real-world experience.
If you are considering stopping your drug or alcohol abuse and think you can do this at home, please do additional research. Doing this on your own can be dangerous and have severe consequences.
Knowing you need to detox is good. Getting professional help to do it is even better.
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In conjunction with Palm Springs Modernism Week, M Modern Gallery presents a group art exhibition. Last year’s “The Contemporary Idol” had a tiki theme, while this year’s “Retro-a-rama” skewed more mid-century modern.
Some submissions, like “Episode 9” by Glenn Barr (above) and “One Eleven” by Chris Reccardi (first image), went for a futuristic style that I was digging. Other featured artists for this show included Tim Biskup, Lynne Naylor, Bosko and, my personal favorite, Shag.
I was also pleased to find two paper sculptures from Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily, who create awesome art and collectibles for Disney (recently the 50th anniversary of the Enchanted Tiki Room). It’s fitting that they would find inspiration in Tomorrowland and its Utopian vision of the future from a mid-century perspective. I loved the sweeping lines in “Goodyear ’67” — named after the company that sponsored the PeopleMover.
It took me a second to realize the setting for Shag’s painting “The Refill” was the Kaufmann House, a Palm Springs local landmark designed by Neutra we’d seen last year on the Modernism Week architecture bus tour.
“Drawn by memory from the artist Shag, based upon his travels of Planet Earth,” it amusingly matches signature cocktails to their cities and countries…Mai Tai to the Bay Area (for Trader Vic’s), Blue Hawaiian for Hawaii and so on. Shag’s web site has a larger, detailed version.
Well, that’s a wrap for our “Palm Springs Weekend” — hopefully we’ll be able to come back next year for some more fun in the sun and mid-century modern merriment.

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Ayurvedic medicine is growing in popularity worldwide. Having been in existence for more than 5,000 years, its practices and its herbal supplements are known for numerous health benefits and even unknown possibilities. Because Ayurvedic medicine is natural and has proven healing agents, more people can expect to see success from the using any of the medicines.
Triphala is one of the more used and more popular Ayurvedic products but what are the benefits of triphala?. Triphala has numerous proven benefits, and is very affordable and readily accessible. It is known for its cleansing agencies, which work to free the body from toxins and chemicals that can prove to wreak havoc on bodily systems and in recent years it has been realized that it is also a very effective fat burner too.
The first step to becoming healthy and maintaining proper weight loss is cleansing the system of unwanted toxins, which will in turn, seep into your body’s tissues and cause various medical issues. Considered a purifying herbal blend of three fruits, it was actually created and formulated in India thousands of years ago. The name is actually derived from Sankrit terms with tri meaning three and phala meaning fruits, thus the name Triphala. The fruits grow in India and the Middle East.
What Three Fruits Create Triphala?
Indian gooseberry, also known as amalaki, is a rejuvenating agent. With 20 times more vitamin C than a glass of orange juice, it is a high powered antioxidant that works to cleanse the body while strengthening the immune system. It also works to cool the bodily systems.
Bibhitaki has astringent properties but is also known for its rejuvenation powers. For those who suffer from allergies, asthma, or chronic sinus infections, it can be extremely beneficial because it rids the body of excess mucous. Therefore, many practitioners recommend it to those who suffer from various lung conditions, such as bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.
Haritaki has strong laxative powers that help cleanse the bodily systems of toxins.
Combining the three herbal and fruit ingredients results in a wonderful herbal product, which detoxifies and cleanses the body without causing irritation to the colon or digestive system. While ridding the body of the bad things, it works to nourish and even strengthen the reproductive organs, the nervous system, and the bones.
It is also considered an important aspect of an Ayurvedic weight loss program because it helps your body maintain optimal levels of nutrients while depleting the bad things from the system. It is available in powder and tablet form.
Where Do I Buy Triphala?
It can be bought in a variety of stores, ranging from pharmacies to grocery stores to discount stores. However, it is much more convenient to purchase Triphala online from reputable stores. It can even be purchased on Amazon. Remember, when you buy a larger supply of Triphala you are getting a more significant discount.
Triphala is a great supplement that has wonderful results, but don’t expect an overnight change. It does have to be taken for up t a couple of weeks, or even a month before the results are noticeable. However, the sooner you get Triphala the sooner you can expect to get results that allow you to both see and feel a difference in your body.
If you opt to use the powder form, it has to be diluted with water. Those taking tablets need to take them with plenty of water. This wonderful herbal medicine could be the first step in creating a happier, healthier and thinner you. Now is the time to take action and make the changes your body deserves. Order Triphala so you can cleanse and detoxify your body. It is definitely worth the investment.


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Very close to the port of Kardamyli, in an area of about 3 acres, dominates the building of the Old Factory of Kardamyli.
The Old Factory of Kardamyli was the largest of its kind in the Balkans during the interwar period. It occasionally operated as olive mill, as soap factory and as Kernel olive oil factory.
The Old Factory of Kardamyli, property of the Liakea brothers, was built in 1932 by local builders. Years later Alexander Apostolakis became also partner of the Factory. He was a man with many shares in the olive mill of Kalamata (at the port).
Initially, the Old Factory of Kardamyli operated as olive mill, with machinery that had come from France and three years later it functioned as Kernel olive oil factory.
When the Old Factory of Kardamyli was at its peak, it was also used to cover the electricity needs of the village and it was manned approximately by 150 workers. Shortly before 1940, the Old Factory of Kardamyli began to function as a soap factory, but it stopped in 1958 and since then the building, although remaining deserted, it constitutes a benchmark for the entire region.