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Teach Children to Save (TCTS) is a national program - sponsored by the American Bankers Association Community Engagement Foundation - that organizes banker volunteers to help you people develop a savings habit early in life. The program is promoted through the month of April, and Teach Children to Save Day is April 12, 2019.
Educational materials have been designed and developed exclusively for bankers to make savings lessons easy to present and fun for kids. If you're interested in a presentation, please let us know. In the meantime, enjoy the following activities.
Coins - Learn about coins, and what you can buy with them.
Silly Sam - Read about Sam, and help him find a Most and Least safe place for him to hide his money.
Green Choices - Learn ways to save money while saving the environment.
Money Word Find - Find different money words.
Options Word Find - Find words that describe things you can do with money.
A Tale of Two Brothers - Help twins Todd and Kyle keep a money journal.
Decision Tree - Put together a tree for spending and one for saving - which one is larger?
Where's the Money - Find words related to getting paid.
Money Words - Find words related to money and banking.
Watt Can We Save - Determine how much money it takes to run various appliances.
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Methylclostebol is a prohormone that is methylated and designed to give its users lean hard muscle gains with strength increases. Methylclostebol as a result of being methylated is harsher on the liver than non methylated, however the compound does lend itself to nice results. Taken in conjunction with proper on cycle the results are well worth it.

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and Ecological Alternatives and the Mother Earth Foundation.
* And enforcing ecological solid waste management at all levels.
dumping, open burning and incineration.
litter that blights the environment and harm public health.
groups to promote the anti-littering campaign.
resource retrieval and recycling components.
rainwater collection and harvesting systems.
harmful substances in case of flooding.
3. Avoid using plastic bags and other single-use disposable items.
4. Separate discards at source, reusing, recycling and composting them.
cigarette filters until you have found a waste bin.
vehicle to collect your litter until a waste bin is available.
and batteries in regular trash.
8. Do not leave your trash on the roads.
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The Reds will be aiming to bounce back from Monday’s 1-0 defeat against Everton in the Premier League Cup, where Anthony Evans’ second half strike was enough to secure all three points for the Toffees at Oakwell.
Two players looking to build on their impressive displays against Everton are goalkeeper Jake Greatorex and left-back Ben Williams, who caught the eye despite the Reds’ narrow loss.
Greatorex was one of the standout performers on Monday as he brilliantly turned a Bassala Sambou penalty onto the bar, and pulled off a string of fine saves to keep the visitors at bay, while Williams gave a mature account of himself at full-back for Martin Devaney’s side.
Romal Palmer hobbled off midway through the first half against the Toffees, but the majority of the squad should be relatively fresh after a number of first team players featured in a bid to maintain match sharpness ahead of Tuesday evening’s clash with Burton Albion.
That could mean recalls for defenders Will Smith and Louis Wardle, winger Amir Berkovits and forward Victor Adeboyejo, who were named amongst the substitutes on Monday.
Huddersfield come into the game on the back of an impressive 3-2 victory over second-placed Sheffield Wednesday. It was the second consecutive win for Mark Hudson’s side, who thrashed bottom of the table Burnley 3-0 on 5 February.
Barnsley are currently two places and one point above the Terriers, but will need to be wary of the threat posed by Friday’s visitors having lost the previous encounter 4-1 earlier this campaign.
Joe Lolley proved to be the match winner back in November at PPG Canalside as he struck a devastating hat-trick to claim the spoils for the hosts. Lolley has now moved on a permanent basis to Nottingham Forest, so he is one name that definitely won’t feature. Stevie Mallan was on target for the Reds, while young striker Regan Booty opened the scoring for Huddersfield.
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During an Instagram chat with fans co-director Joe Russo, who was promoting his new bar Duello in LA, said, "The running time on Avengers 4 is now sitting right at three hours". "It's now sitting right at three hours", Russo said on his Instagram Stories page via CNET. "We'll see if that holds", Russo told THR.
He was conducting an Instagram live on Thurday to promote his new bar in Los Angeles when he revealed that the film now sits at three hours.
The still-untitled Avengers 4 is set to be the longest Marvel film to date, according to co-director Joe Russo. We know that there will be time-travel involved.
Trump has repeatedly has asked oil producers to pump more crude to lower prices. The U.S. crude CLc1 rose 58 cents to $62.79.
Granted, we're expecting various edits to shave off a fair few minutes when it comes to the final cut, but at present, Avengers 4 will be the longest film in the MCU.
Russo went onto confirm that they're probably only halfway through the entire process. "Those require a lot of time and thought and energy and effort, and we're very early in the phase of getting VFX done", he added. "We've just started work with Alan Silvestri (the movie's composer) on the score, and we're still editing picture at this point". Similarly, "Avengers 4" is scheduled to come out May 3, 2019, so people have just assumed a teaser would come out this month, but now that's up in the air. Still, it seems like the film is definitely worth all the hype.
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Rusty Brown | CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.
Rusty has more than 16 years of mortgage lending experience as a mortgage banker, loan officer with a bank, and mortgage broker. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in engineering. Family is a priority, and Rusty enjoys tinkering with old cars. Rusty's business philosophy has always been to put the interest of the client first, which means doing what is ethically right, being accessible, be a good listener as well as a good communicator, responding timely, striving to follow through with what you commit to doing, and operating by The Golden Rule.
We couldn't have bought our home without Rusty. He was great and could not have asked for a better person to help us. We tell everyone about you guys. Thank you so much.

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ZAK worked with Canucks Sports & Entertainment to develop the brand identity for the Vancouver Warriors, a new professional lacrosse team in the NLL. With a tight turnaround, we quickly ideated concepts while working alongside key stakeholders to come to something that satisfied the brief.
We ideated to create a logo that represents warriors as protectors and guardians. The simple, yet bold mark is inspired by three distinct elements: the shield, the north star and the monogram with three forged stripes embodying the traits of a warrior - athleticism, protection, and strength.


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Your fate is in their hands…at least it is if you ride Sixth Street in the Miracle Mile. I do, nearly every day, and so I had a natural interest in tonight’s “town hall” exploring options for one of the more crash-prone streets in LA. If you follow me at all, you know this is a subject I follow closely.
And since I was just elected to the board of the Mid-city West Community Council, I suppose I have a civic responsibility to attend such meetings. Especially since the board, chaired by Scott Epstein, called this meeting.
The two gentlemen in the Spheerisoidal photo above are Tin Frémaux of the LADOT, and David Somers of City Planning, and they were there to answer questions from the stakeholders who attended. In the past, such meetings seemed almost to draw people holding actual stakes, which they were poised to drive through the heart of any progressive traffic plan anywhere in LA—as well as through the hearts of the messengers. So I went to this meeting feeling almost as much foreboding as must have weighed down Messieurs Frémaux and Somers. In addition, Sarah Dusseault, CD4 Council Member David Ryu’s Chief of Staff, would be in attendance—and the council member has recently shown himself rather indifferent to street safety plans that might compromise driving speeds.
However, the evening did not turn into the typical NIMBY rage-fest. Not even when Frémaux bravely, if with trepidation, proceeded to explain the details and ramifications of the long-proposed (and long-delayed) road diet for Sixth.
In fact, audience members asked for more bike lanes than proposed, and for an extension of the road diet ot the part of Sixth east of La Brea. And for narrower lanes if possible!
And many, many neighbors spoke of how they wouldn’t let their children walk the sidewalks along Sixth street, while not a few admitted that they themselves were scared to use the street.
In other words, it was actually a community meeting about street design that didn’t leave me feeling like I’d just awakened into a dark Russian novel.
Is LA growing up, at long last? I can hardly believe it myself. But it was a good meeting, and I am proud of my neighbors.
Miracle Mile will finally deserve its name if this keeps up.

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"'It was the best day ever!' 'It was brilliant' 'It was the best day of my life!' Great facilities, very relaxed atmosphere and great fun had by all."
"Wonderful experience. Lots of fun and the girls had a ball! Thank you! "
"Had a great day recording 'Secret Love Song' with my sister and five friends for my birthday. Loved doing the photos! And Joe was so good and friendly. Would strongly recommend it."
"What a fantastic experience! Loved every minute of it! I was made to feel relaxed and Rob really encouraged me. Thank you Giftdaze see you soon."
"The experience was really good. I really enjoyed it and I would definitely do it again. Very good."
"The girls had an amazing time with the singing and the photos. They didn't stop smiling and laughing the whole time."
"I enjoyed recording myself and listening to the different versions. I enjoyed posing for the photo. It has been a fab experience."
"Children had a wonderful time. Loved every minute, would thoroughly recommend for the time of your life."
"Had a great time very professional, extremely helpful, session wasn't pushy at all. Will definitely recommend to friends and family."
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"Absolutely amazing experience, so friendly, felt so relaxed, had such a wonderful time and would definitely recommend!"
"Excellent! It was really fun and they enjoyed being able to practice lots of times. (and the mum's enjoyed having a go too!)"
"This is about my 9th year at Gift Daze to record my annual christmas song. As always I was made to feel extremely welcome and enjoyed what may be my last time at Gift Daze for a few years due to uni more than ever. Thank you for helping me produce 9 years worth of incredible music."
"My two daughters were given this as a gift. The whole session was very professional but relaxed and both girls loved the experience. I would definitely recommend as a gift for any child that loves to sing."
"'Twas very enjoyable and friendly, I felt comfortable being guided through the session. Joe was a right Bawss (boss) and Ilerned a lot of new words such as Mother-Hubbard and ne'er do well. "
"Our experience was ver fun, and Joe was very friendly and kind. He did a fantastic job of everything. We would recommend this to anyone and everyone, and would definitely do this again."
"Absolutely fabulous! Our daughters had soooo much fun! We'll be back!"
"We had a superb family day out! It was a great opportunity to do something totally different and such fun! Joe was excellent and very understand when working with a 6 year old 'Diva' Well worth the money and we'll definitely have a return visit."
"The kids had a great time with Rob today. They were excited to see their faces on the tv in the green room and to hear their final recordings. Taylor Swift has competition. "
"An excellent experience. Obviously nervous to start but soon made to feel comfortable. Kept informed about what was happening throughout the process and why. It's been great fun and would totally recommend. Thanks."
"It was great and an experience of a life time. We loved the photo booth and the silly recording. We all had great fun!"
"It was great to get back into the swing of singing again and recording is a brilliant way to do it. Rob was a super help and gave me some guidance where I needed it. Very swish on logic too! Thank you very much indeed."


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There is no existing reset feature that will fix a traumatic blow to the LCD screen such as a high fall. This is a hardware issue, not a software issue. Your only fix at this point would be to purchase a new LCD screen and follow our guide to replace it.
Look to see if there is a mute option that is separate from the direct volume control. If not, the internal speaker may be worn down or lost a connection. Luckily, this is relatively easy to re-solder or replace if you have a replacement part available!
First, check the settings on your camera related to brightness, contrast, and ensure that the camera is not on micro-mode, as this is a common mistake. If this does not help, the lens might be smudged or cracked. Worst case scenario it will have to be replaced.

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Siemon's category 6 IC solid single-ended modular cords are designed for use in category 6 applications requiring a consolidation point (CP) or cross-connect (as an equipment cord). The cords are 100% factory transmission tested to 250 MHz and feature the same plug construction used in Siemon's stranded category 6 modular cords. These cords are available in CMP and CMR versions and are single-ended for direct termination.
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Life's an adventure ... take it one step at a time and don't underestimate yourself! You're capable of more than you think you are! How do I know this? You're still here aren't you? That means you haven't given up!
Since fiber is so hard for most of us to digest, anyone have some ideas of good ways to make sure you get enough protein? And how do you make your substitution tasty?
Just in general, and even before GP, "roasted root vegetables" was one of our stand-by side dishes. Chop up your veggies (carrots, parsnips, potatoes, yams -- fennel or squash are not roots, but work too -- mix in whatever proportions you desire) into about 1/2 inch pieces and lay them out on a tray coated with a teensy bit of olive oil (just enough so they don't stick) and a bit of salt. You can add herbs if you like -- ground thyme or sage is always nice. If you can handle spices, use a bit of those too. Spread them out in one layer on a baking sheet -- if you stack them too deep they take longer to cook -- and cook at 400 degrees about 20 minutes or until tender (sometimes they take longer).
As much as your thoughts, unguarded.
No one can help you as much."
With fennel bulb, I really like it roasted. I have tried it chopped up with a mix of carrots & parsnips, coated with just a bit of olive oil and salt, then spread out in a pan and cooked at 400deg for ~20 min.
I haven't tried it yet, but I imagine it'd be tasty roasted and then added to mashed potatoes.
I never thought I'd miss salad as much as I do, but do I ever! I salivate whenever my husband eats one.
I'm betting Maggie has some good ideas on how to cook fennel. I also looked on SparkRecipes.com and saw it being roasted, used in soups, and all kinds of other dishes, like even lasagna.
Thanks for the great ideas. I also miss salads. I can sometimes eat cooked veges and sometimes not. I will try fennel bulb. What is the best way to cook it?
My big thing is figuring out what veggies I can eat. God, I miss salad! Raw seems to be out for all fruits and veggies for me. So far what I can have cooked: carrots, winter squash (butternut is my fave), fennel, parsnips, sweet potatoes. I can eat leeks, though I've only tried in soup -- they are more mild than onions, so may not be an issue for those who can't eat onions.
Fennel bulb is a great thing -- mildly sweet and anise-like, it adds a nice flavor when mixed with other cooked veggies, and is actually supposed to be a digestive aid. I feel kind of exotic when I eat it -- nice to have some neat flavor amidst the bland!
If you can eat winter squash, remember there are a ton of varieties -- look for fun ones like "Delicata" -- they are small, white & green and oblong, have a neat sweet nutty taste. Used one roasted last night as a bowl for my pasta. Yummy and fun to look at.
Anyone have any recommendations on a good protein powder? Preferably one that doesn't have meat (or least beef) in it?
I have found that I can eat pinto beans,if after I cook them, I basically make them into refried beans..I can also eat black eyed peas.. Good luck and keep us posted.. Wish I could eat carrots of any sort.. Have one for me!!
Anyone having any luck digesting beans? Tried kidney beans today and no luck. Black beans seem to be OK, but before I start experimenting again I thought I'd ask for some suggestions.
I have found I'm able to eat baby carrots, but not regular ones. Should have asked the doctor about it but forgot. Anyone got any clues? Must be less fiber.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm so excited. I did try a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for breakfast yesterday. It was positively scrumptious.
LYNDA: Congrats for being able to start eating something more than liquids. I would take it really slow and proceed with caution, but I hope you don't have any difficulties.
Wow, I can think of a few things that would be great with your new diet: peanut butter sandwiches (with jelly or maybe a banana), French toast with warmed applesauce on top, scrambled eggs with melted cheese, omelettes, pasta dishes galore! Have you checked out the Spark Recipes yet? These can be a real treasure trove and they list nutritional info as well.
Wow! What a good thread! The doctor has now expanded my liquid diet to include white bread, pasta, some cheeses, eggs, creamy peanut butter and applesauce. I can have a veritable feast with all this solid food! Oh yes, I can also have very lean chicken if I cook it and remove all the fat prior to cooking it. I get to chew again! Yippeeeee! The breads include things like bagels, English muffins and pancakes. My stomach won't know what to do with solid food after 5 months. I wonder if there is a recipe for creamy peanut butter--applesauce over cheese ravioli. Just kidding. In all honesty, what kind of variety can I have with this variety of food? Thanks.
Thank you. I will try the mushroom and rice dish.
I can eat pinto beans cooked REALLY REALLY WELL..I can do edemame.which are soy.. Recipe wise i don't have any, i pretty much mash them to look like refried beans and then as crazy as it sounds, mix it with a little rice and make myself think it's a "new" side dish I invented. Crazy as it sounds it usually works.
I do however make mushroom rice, a pot of rice, and a can of cream of mushroom soup, it is good and can eat it in small amounts, and I also cook rice with a can of cream of chicken soup, and get a little more flavor that way. As carb rich as they are it seems to be the only real good thing I can eat that is veggie anything.
Wish i had some more recipes to share, but when you have GP it is all the time hit or miss when it comes to food. Good luck.
I am thankful for this team as well. I have learned so much from posts, rants, raves, and everything in between. I wish I could digest chocolate, I miss it terribly. My biggest issue aside from raw fruits and veggies, is caffeine. I miss popcorn too. One of my physician groups at the hospital here delivered 2 tins of popcorn different flavors and i was miserable watching those girls stuff their faces. UGH!! WHY?!! is it we can eat the things bad for us re: sweets,bread, chocolate, etc.. but can't eat the things that are suppose to be good for us. Makes me wonder how our bodies really work.
Hi, I am so thankful that there is a team for gastroparesis. It is hard to lose weight when I can't eat vegetables or certain fruits. I hate this disease. I can usually digest cereal, bread, applesauce (but not an apple), very small amount of pasta and rice, no nuts, no popcorn, no vegetables, some soups I can some I can't. It is funny because I can digest chocolate and sweets. Go figure.
I am thankful for applesauce. Yet I don't know why i can't eat a raw apple. I mean I should KNOW the answer, but still frustrated as to why I can't. I have found that and vanilla wafers are my dessert many nights, but don't really need the calories in the 'nilla wafers. I MISS eating salad!!! I was a huge salad eater and that was one of the key things in my previous weight loss. Oh those were the days. Miss oranges too. I love a good tangelo, or a tangerine and can't do it because the acid just kills my stomach!!!
O.k. enough rambling.. Thanks Lucky for the post, it will be good for all of us. You are a fantastic leader.
I'm starting a new thread for us to use for any and all food issues we want to talk about. What foods are you able to eat/not eat? Found any good substitutions? Any links to websites that would help us learn to eat better even though we've got GP?
By pooling our resources and knowledge, we can benefit our team and each other.
Your thoughts, ideas, and info are appreciated!!

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SONIC YOUTH LIVE IN 1991 AT THE EIN ABEND IN WIEN FESTIVAL.
My new video for Off The Wall, the first video from my forthcoming LP ‘Between the Tides and the Times’.
Live footage shot by Patrick Suddath/Pantophobia at Glasslands, Brooklyn.
David Linton installation at the Clocktower.
I WOULD MAKE THE DANCES.
I’m supposed to edit some live footage I’ve recorded of Sonic Youth as content for sonicyouth.com and am interpreting the task relatively freely.
I WOULD MAKE THE DANCES. JOHN WOULD WRITE THE MUSIC. is comprised of treated footage from SY’s 2010 Prospect Park show in NYC. I’ve pulled every clip documenting the musicians’ feet (mostly re-zoomed and therefore, degraded, footage) to choreograph the sort of dance discussed in the overdubbed dialogue. I imagined the physical movement inherent to live rock performance as a pure, contemporary extension of the classical Indian Sangita discussed by John Cage–Sangitas being visualizations of melody as people.
The attached dialogue was captured from a streamed-special on Merce Cunningham that aired around the time of his passing. A Minneapolis reference suggests it might be from the Walker Art Center, but I’m uncertain. This segment of audio features Merce and John Cage in conversation about motion, sound and chance versus correlative approaches to meshing them.
an edit of a recent improvised guitar collaboration lee performed with sarah lipstate of noveller in nyc. it was one of the final shows at storied manhattan avant garde performance space, roulette, before they packed-up shop to cross the river and set new roots in downtown brooklyn. filmed and edited by chris habib.


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Genius ramshackle garage rock and roll punk noise that delightfully collapses around your ears.
Greatest Hits is very tongue in cheek considering that they didn't actually release anything in their lifetime. The majority of these recordings are made between 1977 and 1979 with three tracks from 1985 that have a completely different line up including Asahito Nanjo on bass, Munehiro Narita on guitar and Yuro Ujiie on drums (all of whom were in High Rise).
CD released on Super Fuji Discs in 2011.
I have the feeling this record appeared as a "light" (accessible) version of the Gaseneta monster box (they appeared about the same tame, same label), which seems really a good idea. A guy I know, after me reccommending him the Gaseneta collection, told me that the box is that type of records that are good for telling people you have them and sounding cool, but never listening to them :D Well, not my case. I've listened to the entire BOX. Changing the tracklist though. Listening to 20 versions of the same 'song' in a row is too much even if Gaseneta improvised a bit and never did a song the same way. Well, I guess all the songs in this CD are songs from the Box, but I'll try the comp anyway.


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Pitch Black Records is supporting the upcoming show organized by stage8productions with headliners MNEMIC from Denmark on Sunday July 3rd. Support will come from Sonik Death Monkey and Sweet Little Annie.
Presale tickets are available from our online store.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICKUP YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL PLEASE SELECT THE FREE SHIPPING OPTION DURING CHECKOUT. ALSO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A PRINTOUT OF YOUR RECEIPT TO PRESENT AT THE DOOR.


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On our journey we dive into an age of spirit.
When Conclusion of an Age mean to end an era, this means that new stories are born. We, Sympheria, lift them up into transcendental spheres – to Oversense.
For some it may be an evening, for others an Aeon Of Senses.
…we landed and narrated our stories at the Museumsuferfest ahead of the Frankfurt Skyline. Pictures from the concert are as usual to be found in the gallery. Thanks to all who lingered and stayed awhile, thanks for the incredible feedback and – of course – thanks to the organizer Virus Musik Radio, who again invited us to play at the NewcomerTV Night on September 16 in Oberursel, where our journey will proceed after the concert on September 10 in Michelstadt.


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People can (and do) debate what makes a successful CCO all day long. I want to approach that subject from a different angle.
What makes a successful a Chief Audit Executive?
After all, much of the work they do is broadly similar to the work you do: they assess and remediate risk. What’s more, the audit profession has conducted many studies (much more than the compliance profession, frankly) to identify the skills that make a good audit executive. So what conclusions about professional success in that field might also apply to ours?
Well, audit executives have said for years that their most crucial skills are critical thinking, business acumen, and communication skills. That was true in a post earlier this year from the head of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and it was true in a survey the IIA commissioned in 2012.
That answer would resonate with most compliance officers, too. Success isn’t necessarily about having a law degree, or advanced knowledge of software, or superior statistical analysis skills, although all those things help. Success about knowing how to work with other people to achieve compliance goals in a business process.
Let’s take “knowing how to work with other people” first. That really means success as a compliance officer is about persuasion. Many times I’ve heard compliance officers wish for a world where other parts of the enterprise pull compliance into the discussion about the business, rather than compliance pushing its way in. That requires persuasive ability.
Sure, executive support and independence of the compliance function help, but those things still just make the compliance officer a person to be respected or even feared. That’s not the same as a person who is welcomed. A successful chief compliance officer knows how to communicate and win enthusiasm from others regardless of whatever authority and independence you might have.
Then there’s the second part of our sentence above, “to achieve compliance goals in a business process.” That requires skill at risk assessment and design of internal controls, plus a knowledge of how your business works. Those skills help to build a compliance function that prevents misconduct — and the more you understand the business, the better your compliance function can fulfill that goal at least cost. Which is what gets you promoted to CCO.
A successful compliance officer knows how to weave him- or herself into those decisions. The more persuasive you are, and the more astutely you can embed compliance objectives into business processes, the greater a role compliance can play in those strategic and operational decisions.
That’s what success looks like. Budgets, autonomy, executive support, technology — they all help, to be sure. But let’s never forget what corporate ethics and compliance are about: persuading people to do the right thing. Ethics and compliance is, fundamentally, a people business.


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Blog Can Legal Bots Improve Access to Justice?
Legal bots can be programmed to fulfill many needs that a law firm may have. It can work from the front page of your website to give out basic information, answer basic questions, and essentially help move the client toward scheduling their consultation. Legal bots can also help behind the scene. For example, it can complete client intake forms. It can complete templates on your behalf. Really, the only limit for the bot is the one put in place during the coding process.
There is a common fear in the legal industry. That fear is bots get smarter and put lawyers out of a job. Machine learning is something that people think all AI is capable of doing. Legal bots do not get smarter unless they’re programmed to do so. For most lawyers, it’s sufficient to have a bot that can complete basic tasks and answer questions.
Yet, could legal bots do more? Could they possible improve access to justice? It’s possible. One of the major reasons that people don’t hire a lawyer is the cost. Sometimes, legal aid organizations don’t have the resources or the budget to help everyone. While legal aid organizations and clinics certainly do the best they can, some people still can’t get access to the legal help that they need. They don’t qualify for legal aid because their income is too high, their case is outside the scope of the organization, or there’s a conflict of interest because of the other involved party.
Legal bots could likely move into a space that uses a concept known as dynamic memory. Instead of only being able to answer certain questions or complete certain forms, a legal bot could use the information that it has and be able to answer almost any question. It could, theoretically, go from a one-size-fits-all solution to selecting and completing forms based off of the information it receives from the user.
This ability could fill the gap and help make access to legal help more affordable for those who don’t qualify for legal aid and who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. While the legal bot can’t represent someone in court, it could, at least, help ensure that basic legal needs can be met.
This sort of legal bot also helps attorneys. It could make it possible for the lawyer to take on a bigger caseload. The legal bot wouldn’t need a weekly or biweekly paycheck. It could also work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It creates the true possibility of increasing productivity without an increase in overhead! You could also offer potential clients who cannot afford your services the opportunity to have the bot complete their documents at a fraction of the price.
To learn more about legal bots, check out the LawDroid blog!

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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Sell My Car In Hawaii - Need Cash But Don't Really Need Your Vehicle?
Lots of people in Hawaii have more than one vehicle, for various reasons. When mom and dad both work or one does a lot of running with the kids, two vehicles may be necessary. Maybe you bought a new car or truck, decided not to trade the old one in, but all it does is sit in the driveway or garage. Considering the climate in Hawaii and the opportunity to walk or bike to your destination and enjoy beautiful weather, do you really need an “extra” car or truck that rarely ever leaves your property?
Like other property, vehicles depreciate over time. While your older model Toyota is just taking up space, its value is also falling. This is just an example – you may have a Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Buick, or other make. Regardless, there are very few cars, trucks, or SUVs that actually increase in value over the years. Unless you can think of a reason you will be driving the vehicle in the near future, why not take advantage of the present and trade it in for cash? Now you’re thinking “Maybe I will think about it next year . . . ” but next year, the value will decline, meaning you will get less for your car or truck whether you sell it to an individual or dealer, or on Craigslist or another online advertising site.
The fact is, a vehicle that never gets driven or used is much like a home that isn’t lived in; it begins to look neglected and its condition deteriorates over time. It’s never a good idea for a car to “set up” and not get used. The battery will lose its charge, gas or fuel can become stale, and engine oil can deteriorate or break down as well, even if the oil is synthetic. Much of the neglect of a vehicle that sits can be attributed to the human mindset; after all, if your vehicle has not been used in a while, what could go wrong? Plenty.
If you’re asking yourself “Should I sell my car in Hawaii?”, why not turn it into cash while it’s still in good condition and worth something? At CarMark Hawaii, buying used vehicles is the crux of our business. Giving customers cash on the spot in exchange for a car, truck, or SUV is what we do! Give us a call today, and see why customers have relied on us for nearly a quarter of a century.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Welcome Home To This Freshly Painted & Move In Ready Family Home In Highly Desirable Lisgar Area. 1000'S In Recent Updates & Upgrades Throughout! Furnace & Ac (2016), New Front Door, Patio Door With Built In Blinds, Front Windows (2017), Led Potlights, Stainless Steel Appliances, New Broadloom On 2nd Floor, Fenced Backyard With Deck & Gas Line For Bbq, Finished Basement With New Laminate Floor And 3 Pc Bath. Master Br Boasts Semi Ens Bath, His & Hers Closets!
Located On A Family Friendly Crescent & With An Extra Wide Driveway! Close To Great Schools, Parks, Hwys 401, 407 And 403 For Easy Commutes, Meadowvale Town Centre, And Much More! Nothing To Do But Move Right In!


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Barkers Leisure Holiday Parks are situated in and amongst the truly breath-taking scenery and unique coastline of the Ceredigion County. Whether you’re here for a long weekend or two weeks, be sure to make the most of your stay and discover the many attractions that Ceredigion has to offer.
Dyfed Shire Horse Farm is the perfect day out for the whole family, offering the chance to meet and interact with their animals. From Shire horses, Balwen sheep, Welsh pigs, donkeys and llamas, the farm also boasts endless activities to keep your little ones entertained for hours with sheep racing and tractor tours taking place daily.
If taking a trip back in time appeals to you, Llanerchaeron cannot be missed. Built in 1796, the 18th-century gentry estate remains virtually unaltered. The ornamental lake and picturesque grounds provide the perfect place for peaceful walks, whilst also functioning as a working organic farm with seasonal home-grown products for sale.
To travel back even further, try reliving the Iron Age in the rugged and magical landscape of North Pembrokeshire at Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort. Home to expertly-recreated Iron Age roundhouses, Castell Henllys takes us back to 2,000 years ago with leafy woodland and riverside paths, sculpture trails and interactive exhibitions. Remember to look out for the Iron Age pigs!
The wildlife is a central part of life in Ceredigion and The Welsh Wildlife Centre is an ideal place to experience it. Open all year round, the nature reserve is situated alongside the River Teifi with seven different habitats waiting to be discovered along its network of self-guided nature trails.
During your stay in Ceredigion, it would be silly not to make the most of the stunning coastline, and what better way to appreciate it than from the ocean itself.
Whether you’re a first time beginner, want to enhance your skills or just looking for some fun, Cardigan Bay Watersports offer a range of activities to get everyone smiling.
If staying above the water sounds more appealing, Wildlife Boat Trips run regularly to bring you closer to Cardigan Bay’s spectacular wildlife. In the summer months, they also offer trips out into deeper water in search of dolphins, whales and gannets with a 90% average sighting rate for bottlenose dolphins and/or harbour porpoise.
With traditional sweetshops and local craft co-operatives, Ceredigion offers a pleasant change from the usual high street shops allowing you to indulge in the local produce on sale in the local cafes. The 150 year old Cardigan Guildhall Market also specialises in local goods and produce, letting you take a little piece of Wales home with you.
You will also be able to experience the local produce in most of the restaurants in Ceredigion.
The Ferry Inn Riverside Pub and Restaurant is the perfect place to relax with superb food and drink whilst enjoying its outstanding views across the River Teifi. To avoid disappointment, please ring and book beforehand and be sure to make the most of their extensive outdoor seating area if the sun is shining.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, explore the world of the bee at the New Quay Honey Farm. Set in an old chapel, their exhibition shows bees at work in a variety of habitats. You’ll even find a wide range of products not normally found in your usual supermarkets such as honey beer!
If Ceredigion appeals to you, take a look at our Special Offers page to find the perfect deal and begin your Welsh caravan holiday adventure today!

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Facebook is facing new allegations it violated users’ privacy on a much larger scale than previously disclosed.
The social media giant is accused of releasing private information to other tech companies, like Amazon and Netflix.
A New York Times report details how Facebook allegedly gave some of its partners a wide range of access to data from its 2.5 billion users for years and never told anyone.
The report says Facebook’s partners were able to seek the data of hundreds of millions of people a month, and the deals were all active in 2017 and some were still in effect this year.
In exchange, Facebook attracted more users, which meant more ad revenue, while the other companies got access and better placement on the site.
Earlier this year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to lawmakers on Capitol Hill as he testified about the personal information of millions of users getting into the hands of British consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.
“It was my mistake, and I’m sorry,” he said.
At the hearing, Zuckerberg insisted the data of Facebook’s users is safe.
“Yes or no: Is Facebook limiting the amount or type of data Facebook itself collects or uses?” Rep. Frank Pallone asked.
“Congressman, yes. We limit a lot of the data we collect and use,” Zuckerberg replied.
In response to the Times article, Facebook’s director of privacy and public policy released a statement, which read in part, “Facebook’s partners don’t get to ignore people’s privacy settings, and it’s wrong to suggest that they do… these partners can only offer specific Facebook features and are unable to use information for independent purposes.
Netflix officials said they never accessed Facebook users’ private messages, and Microsoft officials said they respected all user preferences.
The New York Times based its report on interviews with more than 60 people, including former Facebook employees and its partners. It also reviewed more than 270 pages of Facebook’s internal documents.
Because of a 2011 settlement, Facebook is required to obtain consumer consent before sharing information.


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Looks like a great hunt. Great state for hunting pheasant. Its been a while since I was back there, I am sure this year was great because of the mild winters they had last year.
Looks good, that dog is diffidently growing since the last time I saw her.
Great time and seems like a great club.
Topic: The Carrizo Plain Area Info "California"
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Birds in the Crocker Springs area by Fellows Ca. Green Horn Mountain has some quail, this is toward lake Isabel. I saw a couple of coveys while I was cutting wood this year. Over all a pretty bad year. There are some birds out there but very few.
Topic: Pup wont stop eating rocks!!!
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I would hate to have an xray of my dogs stomach. He has eaten all kinds of stuff. And it was't my fault. It is just a pup being a pup. He turned out fine. I am sure it is just a phase that the pup is going through.
Topic: First gun dog, did I get a good one?
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A great accomplishment training your own dog and seeing him work in the field for you.
Good luck on those pheasant. I hunted North Dakota and had great success. Never saw so many pheasant in my life.
Always fun training dogs. I was very pleased with his performance. I just think of all the time we put in the training field. A lot of work, but its worth it.
Can't be a Beretta. The oldest gun maker.
Good job on the training, looks likes she is really coming along for you.
Topic: Pigeon loft and dog?
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Thanks for all the info, it has been some time since I have trained a new pup, they are all different. Some definitely catch on much faster that other breeds.
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Good luck on your new adventure. The pheasant hunting is excellent. What a Out doors-mans paradise.
Well the pup is growing up, he is about 4 months now. I just want to show him off. This pic is in my pigeon coop. This is his reward for doing a good job of training.
Thanks for the info, I am heading down to bass pro Saturday to pick up some fishing supplies, I will see if they have the DT 509.
I have seen a lot of bird launchers out there and they are not cheap. I plan to use it for quail and pigeons. What is a good brand to purchase.
Thanks for the info, i just started to build the coop today. Spent $80 in lumber and used some scraps around the shop. Another two days and I will be done. I will just have to find some homing pigeons.
how do you make the area for the birds to nest ?

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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This page contains a list of all the entries for the surname, maiden and family name BLANCHETT that are held within the Gravestone Photographic Resource online database. It is quite likely that there are also entries available for alternative spellings of this name. It is very easy for you to check to see if there are any alternative spellings: you just need to look at the page that shows all the names listed under the starting letter (B in this case) of the surname you are interested in.
The BLANCHETT name may also be found within either maiden or family names stored within the GPR.
The above results include all the surnames, maiden names and family names for the name BLANCHETT that are held within the GPR database.
If a person you searching for is not listed then have a look at the alternative spellings of the surname BLANCHETT by looking at all the surnames starting with the letters BL.
If that fails then use the Full Name Search with just the surname BLANCHETT.This will give you similar names as well as entries for maiden and family names.
Thank you for sending me the photo of Arthur Reuben and Edith Razel Blanchett's gravestone. A very useful site when graves / headstones are not in your local area. Thank you.


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Find rated, reviewed, and prescreened contractors in Concho TX. This FREE, no obligation service helps homeowners find solar contractors in Concho TX.
The electric bill you receive every month from your Concho TX energy provider is perhaps the most important one to pay. While energy costs for Concho homes can become very expensive very quickly, your individual costs depend on your individual energy usage as well as variables unique to each home. In addition, there are things you can do to lower your monthly energy bill to a fraction of what it once was. It is critical to understand all the variables that go into making up your home energy costs.
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JUST 14 fixed penalties were issued by Belfast City Council in the past year, even though they received over 6,000 complaints. Most people reading this would be able to identify 14 people within a hundred yards of their home deserving of a City Hall fine.
Ironically, it’s the Council that is responsible for the noise pollution that’s getting on Squinter’s goat most at present. Those revving and grinding and rumbling and scraping sounds that you hear at 7am of a morning when the wheelie bins are being emptied are brought to you courtesy of the Council and Squinter rather doubts if they’ve ever served a fixed penalty on themselves.
Taxi horns. 11.30pm. You’re in a freshly-changed bed after a long bath with Classic FM playing on the bedside radio; your Spirit of Freedom T-shirt is freshly laundered as are your monks; you’re getting to the best part of a very good book. The eyes start to droop, you’re getting those pleasurable mini-hallucinations that signal the mind and body are about to shut down for the night when you’re yanked violently back to full wakefulness by the demented honking of a bloke who can’t be bothered to get out of his car and walk 10 metres. Rather than pull himself away from his heated vehicle and Cool FM, he has decided to make a late-night racket that in a built-up city area is going to be heard by a minimum of 300 people, most of them sleepy or asleep.
Loud music. A glass of water on the mantelpiece is shaking like the one in Jurassic Park. The separating wall between you and next door is turning concave on the bass notes. The floor is shuddering like the HSS does it when it’s about to dock because there are dozens of people 10 feet away jumping up and down with barrackbusters in their hands. There’s a steady flow of taxis arriving but they’re not sounding their horns because they’re dropping people off, not picking them up. This should be a blessing but it is not, because even if the taxis were sounding their horns you wouldn’t be able to hear them.
Barking dogs. Ah, the weekend. Lie-in, fry, bookies, walk, pub. But first that lie-in with the Racing Post, a football coupon and a cup of tea. You’ve four pillows behind you and you’re about to apply pen to paper when that handbag dog up the street with the attitude problem decides it’s time to tell the world how much he hates it. The high-decibel yelp has the metal-piercing qualities of an RPG warhead and so mere bricks, plaster and glass are no defence. Then the goofy big dog up the street, which you quite like as a matter of fact, if only because it’s not a handbag dog, decides to tell Hate-the-World to shut up and so it starts woofing its indignation until there’s a demented falsetto/bass duel that would have won the war for the Brits in a week if they’d had a recording of it in Castlereagh.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text: After taking a brief moment away from the band, original bassist Josh Paul returns to supply the bass on Daughtry’s most Southern/ folk-influenced album yet. Paul’s bass provides the dramatic color to Chris Daughtry’s ballads, utilizing open notes and long spaces and letting the low end fill out the bottom range below auto-tuned vocals and acoustic guitar riffs. Although the band seems to be departing from its post-grunge identity, Paul still rocks out when the opportunity arises.


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Crazy Idea or Best Gig Ever? Destination Bootstrapping in Costa Rica.
Lar is a product-oriented developer with ten years of experience helping businesses solve problems with code. A systems thinker, he is most comfortable on cross-functional teams where collaboration across a variety of roles is key to success. Lar spent two years at Hashrocket, one of the top Ruby on Rails shops. He went on to work on projects with respected companies like Cloud City, Thunderbolt Labs and Bendyworks. Lar has been building things on the internet for over half his life. He’s been developing applications professionally since 2007.
Started the company as a junior developer, ultimately becoming a tech lead leading teams and working with clients to drive project requirements, features that met business objectives. Worked on emerging projects like the first large-scale enterprise Mongo DB. Experienced in a variety of domains and industries including healthcare, ecommerce, sports, and dating. Clients ranged from startup to mid-sized growing businesses. Brought several clients into the company.
First software developer of the company, brought in to build the first version of the company’s platform. As the tech lead, worked with the CEO to set technical priorities, and to hire and onboard the tech team. Shipped two major versions of the product within six months allowing the company to raise $7.8 million Series A.
Responsible for front-end development, UX and UI working in Ruby on Rails. Worked in the first version Rails 1.0. Played a key role in driving the development of client apps for 1-800 flowers, True Value Hardware and the Gift of Life as well as the Sympact Dynamic Imaging Platform.


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Want to get an international certification?
Learn to recognize the certifications you can achieve by studying in Malta.
No Malta School issues a "certification", they all issue certificates of attendance certifying your initial level and final level, the course and the number lessons you have attended. Certification is obtained only by examination.
The exams are ALWAYS executed in centers outside the schools, just in a few cases and for some certifications, 3 schools in Malta "grant" their buildings to the certification body, but this is only for the use of the environments. For example, the IELTS certification exams take place at the Malta Chamber of Commerce. Each certification has a score that corresponds to the level of English proficiency. The institution or company that requires the certification may need a certain score, so, before studying for a certification exam, make certain which will be the score at which you aspire: this will affect the number of weeks of preparation and type of preparation.
Remember that ALL public bodies tend not to consider valid the certifications that are older than 2 years: this does not mean that certifications "expire". It simply means that an ielts 7.5 certification obtained at 18 years may have no value presented to an institution 8 years later, or a FCE Cambridge certification obtained in 2014 may have no value in 2018.
Each certification CERTIFIES THE KNOWLEDGE LEVEL AT THE TIME OF THE PERFORMANCE, therefore if your level improves, it will be counterproductive to present a certification attesting a lower level. Vice versa, after years of non-English practice, the level inevitably gets worse: this is the reason why certifications obtained years before the presentation have almost no value.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) verifies the ability to listen, read, write and speak English. It is certified after a standardized international knowledge test of the English language. It is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was founded in 1989. It is accepted by the universities of Great Britain, Malta, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United States, South Africa and many other states and professional organizations.
Contact us from here to find out where and how to achieve IELTS certification in Malta.
KET (A2) Cambridge English: Key, also known as Key English Test (KET), is a basic level certification that demonstrates the ability to use English to communicate in simple situations, showing the progresses made in the early stages of learning of the language.
PET (B1) Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), is an intermediate level certification that demonstrates knowledge of English for work, study and travel.
FCE (B2) Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE), is an intermediate-high level certification that demonstrates the ability to use written and spoken English on a daily basis for work or study purposes.
CAE (C1) Cambridge English: Advanced, is a certification that demonstrates the enormous achievements, as the demand for people with a high level of English is increasing worldwide. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a test of excellence because it is accepted internationally as proof of achieving high level objectives. More than 6,000 educational institutions, companies and public administrations around the world accept Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE). It can be used for student visa applications and for enrollments at British and Australian universities. Provides high-level skills in English that help achieve academic and professional success. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) helps students develop the skills needed to make the most of studying, working and staying in Anglo-Saxon countries.
Contact us from here to find out where and how to achieve Cambridge certification in Malta.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test to assess an individual's ability to use and understand English in an academic environment. It has been developed to ensure English language proficiency for non-native speakers wishing to study in American universities. The TOEFL certificate is generally valid for two years.
Contact us from here to find out where and how to achieve TOEFL certification in Malta.
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is the English language test for international communication. The certificate, released after an examination, certifies the ability of non-native speakers to use English in the workplace in everyday life.
TSE (Test of spoken English) is the most widespread assessment of spoken English all over the world and measures the ability of non-native English speakers to communicate effectively. The certificate attests the level and capacity.
ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency) is a linguistic assessment tool that measures the language skills of non-native English speakers. The exam is one of the most used tests and the certificate is recognized all over the world.
TELC (The European Language Certificate) These are standardized international tests available in ten different languages (English, German, Turkish, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, and Arabic), upon passing the certificate is issued.
TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) is a process consisting of a series of practical English exams for lawyers and jurisprudence students. The certificate issued is valid all over the world and it is an effective tool for lawyers who want to work abroad.
WEFT (Written for the tourism industry) is a certificate issued for professionals who wish to operate in the tourism sector.
FELTOM (Federation of English Language Teaching Organization of Malta) is an organization recognized by the Maltese State that controls the standards of schools and teaching in Malta.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations is an organization that examines English language skills for non-native speakers who want to be able to teach English. The exams cover general English, business English, academic English and English for young students. Cambridge ESOL also offers teaching qualifications such as TKT, ICELT, CELTA and DELTA.
Trinity College London ESOL is an institution providing assessments on learning and teaching English. Trinity College certificates are awarded annually by over 500,000 candidates in over 60 countries.
MATEFL (Malta Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) is an association that brings together teachers who work in English schools in Malta.
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), is a certificate issued to non-native English teachers attesting international preparation and teaching qualification.
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification necessary for non-native teachers who teach English. It is one of the certificates issued for the qualification to teach English for foreigners.
DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the qualification necessary for non-English-speaking readers who collaborate in teaching.
CertTESOL is an accredited professional qualification awarded in the teaching of English for teachers of other languages. It is a teaching qualification commonly used in the field of learning English and teaching (ELT). Many teachers take this qualification in order to travel and teach all over the world.
M.A. (Master of Arts) Master Degree.
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Three-year degree.

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When it comes to haunted objects, nothing tops the eeriness of haunted paintings. Some have been accused of burning houses, breaking relationships, and even driving their owners crazy after they felt painted eyes follow them or bore deep into their souls.
If you’re shaking your head in disbelief, here are three hair-raising stories of paintings that made their owners’ lives a living hell.
Often called the Most Haunted Painting in the World, ‘The Hands Resist Him’ (above) portrays artist Bill Stoneham at the age of five with a doll whom he believes is his guide through the memories and echoes of life within the Chicago apartment he grew up in.
However, changing the hues of the image produces a sinister image altogether.
The painting has an equally scary history.
Within a few years of its completion, the gallery owner who contracted it as well as its first buyer were dead.
The next owners of the painting reported paranormal activities after hanging it up, including seeing the figures in the painting move or disappear from the canvas altogether.
The couple even reported dreaming about the boy, infants crying in the painting’s presence, and friends complaining about being tickled lightly by unseen hands.
Stressed by these occurrences, the owners got rid of the painting.
For 26 years, ‘The Hands Resist Him’ was part of a California brewery.
The painting was sold for $1,025 to Perception Gallery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nothing has been reported since.
Before reaching Sean Robinson’s hands, ‘The Anguished Man’ was locked in his grandmother’s attic for 25 years.
According to her, the photo was haunted by the artist after he used his own blood to paint it and then committed suicide.
The old woman would hear voices and cries from her attic on a regular basis. She even told everyone that she saw a man’s shadow in her house and felt the artist’s presence.
After her death, Sean took the painting home. It wasn’t long before he too experienced the same strange activity his grandmother complained about for years.
His family members were subjected to even worse incidents. His wife felt a hand stroking her hair while his son claimed that a presence pushed him down the stairs.
You can watch Sean’s YouTube videos proving the paranormal activities caused by the picture.
Artist Laura P. created a painting based on a paranormal photo clicked by James Kidd. Kidd’s picture of a stagecraft has a surprising element: a head-less figure perched on the left of the wagon.
Once she was done with the painting, she felt uneasy as to why she chose this theme. Her unease escalated when the local business she hung it at told her to remove the painting as workers claimed the painting moved on its own, caused a few papers to go missing, and made everyone uncomfortable.
Deciding to keep the painting with her, Laura put it up in her new home.
However, small strange occurrences happened for many years after, all of which involved the painting or happened close to it. A friend who didn’t believe Laura’s story laughed at the canvas only to wake up at night to the crash of an old clock that had been on the wall securely for 40 years.
Another friend clicked a picture of the painting only to see a white, hazy figure missing its head at his home.
So, if you’re an art lover, make sure to find out about each piece’s history or else you’ll end up as a cautionary tale like the owners of these three haunted paintings.


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Mark Ronson, Cameron Diaz and Bruno Mars on Saturday Night Live.
As expected, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson brought some major funk to Saturday Night Live’s Thanksgiving show on Nov. 22.
The superstar pop crooner and retro-cool writer/producer turned the SNL musical stage into a retro neon nightclub with two tracks likely appear on Ronson’s fourth solo album, Upcoming Special, due Jan. 27.
Dressed in shades and a salmon-colored blazer, Mars lit up the stage with the throwback jam "Uptown Funk” as the evening’s first musical performance. It took on a very similar vibe as the impossibly cool music video for the track, which finds Mars, his backup crew and Ronson prowling around city streets grooving to the Prince-y, synth-y funk jam.
“Uptown Funk” recently entered the Hot 100 at No. 65 and it's poised to gain even more steam thanks to the music video.
Next up, Mars and Ronson brought out Mystikal for the uptempo “Feel Right,” during which the rapper took center stage behind a lively horn section and Ronson manning the guitar. The James Brown-inspired song came together after a chance encounter between Ronson and Mystikal in the studio.
In addition to Mystikal and Mars, Upcoming Special will also feature cameos from Australia's Tame Impala and the Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Michael Chabon.
Actress Cameron Diaz, meanwhile, delivered some jams of her own during the SNL Thanksgiving episode. The fourth-time host teamed up with the ladies of SNL for a sketch in which they rapped about being “back-home ballers.” Diaz and the girls formed a rap supergroup and delivered classic lines about returning home and being spoiled by their parents. Watch below.


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Poncho and I rode the route on Saturday. It will take between 2 and 21/2 hours. I will provide water and soft drinks to either take with us or to drink when we get back. There is plenty of parking along the road by the RR track. I would note that part of the Elkins Canyon trail is rocky. This should pose no problem for barefoot donkeys and mules with tough feet or shod animals, but an equine with sensitive hooves might not be happy. I will be there early so everyone will be able to see where to park.
Should be fun with good weather.
July 20, 21-Green Chili Classic, Paint/Pinto/Buckskin/All Breed Show, Rocking Horse Arena, Stanley NM .
August 17 & 18-Red Chili Classic, Paint/Pinto/Buckskin/All Breed Show, Rocking Horse Arena, Stanley NM .
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I watched my father die of cancer. He was 58. He worked hard. Twelve hour days were typical and days off were rare. He was saving for a retirement that would never be.
He never said he regretted anything although I never asked. I made a promise to myself to live well. I never got rich but I did vacation a lot. If I didn’t have to put in more than eight hours, I wouldn’t.
Now I am almost 58 and have terminal cancer. I haven’t given up however I can die knowing that I lived a full life.
I am 22 and a half years old hailing from a middle class family. I wonder often am i living the life I want. At one side I love to dance, sing, cycle, gym and blog. But to the other end I am forced to look into Chartered Accountancy(CA) which I’m not so interested in. I’m just confused. Even though I do things I love sometimes, it just kind of does not feel right. I have put my blog link of World without money. Those are not my ideologies, they are just my thoughts.
Wishing you the best, Antonio. Be kind to yourself and to others and you’ll get your path figured out.


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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its Athlete of the Week award winners for men's and women's tennis and indoor track and field on Tuesday. Student-athletes from Bethel, Carleton, Saint Benedict, St. Olaf and St. Thomas claimed the Conference's weekly honors for Feb. 6-12, 2018.
The MIAC Athlete of the Week awards are nominated and selected by the Conference's sports information directors. Transitioning from the winter to spring season, team sports (basketball, hockey) Athletes of the Week will be recognized on Monday afternoons, with individual sports (tennis, indoor track and field) announced on Tuesday afternoons. The winners of the latest Athlete of the Week awards are listed below, along with details on their outstanding performances.
Leo Vithoontien went 2-0 at No. 1 singles last week and 1-1 in doubles play. A perfect 5-0 to start his collegiate singles career, Vithoontien won each of his matches in straight sets last week, including a 6-2, 6-2 victory over the No. 19-ranked singles player in the nation.
Mattie Kidder got the season started with a 3-0 record in singles and doubles play last week, recording straight set wins over opponents from Northwestern (Iowa), Minnesota State and Saint Mary's.
Lucas Mueller ran both the mile and 3000-meter run at the SDSU Indoor Classic last week, recording the fastest 3000-meter time by a first-year in Division III this season at 8:23.07. The latter race time also ranks 20th in the country overall, while his mile time of 4:19.56 was the second-fastest by a DIII runner in the field.
Conor White finished first out of 31 competitors in the long jump with a season-best leap of 23-4 ¾ - 10th-best in Division III – at the UST Showcase last Friday. White also took fourth in the high jump and sixth in the 60-meter dash at the meet.
Jordan Lutz placed second overall and first among Division III competitors in the 800 with a time of 2:16.25 at the UST Showcase last week, finishing as a runner-up to Division I Minnesota's Paige Peschel by 0.12 seconds. Lutz was also part of the 4x400 relay team that took second at the meet.
Suntina Spehar won the high jump with a personal-best mark of 1.61 meters – the sixth-best leap in CSB history. Her 60-meter dash time of 8.41 at the CSB home meet also represents a personal record.


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SLDRAM generated DDR SDRAM and DDR-II. Both use a newer version of the Intel i845E chipset. Double Data Rate (DDR) came about as a response to Intel's RDRAM changed architecture and licensing fees. AMD was developing faster processing by using a double-speed bus. Instead of using a full clock tick to run an event, they used a "half-tick" cycle, which is the voltage change during a clock cycle. As the clock begins a tick, the voltage goes up (an up tick) and an event takes place. When the clock ends the tick, the voltage goes down (a down tick) and a second event takes place. Every clock cycle has two memory cycle events. The AMD Athlon and Duron use the DDR specification with the double-speed bus.
DDR and Rambus memory are not backward compatible with SDRAM. The big difference between DDR and SDRAM memory is that DDR reads data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock tick. SDRAM only carries information on the rising edge of a signal. Basically, this allows the DDR module to transfer twice as much data as SDRAM in the same time period. For example, instead of a data rate of 133MB/s, DDR memory transfers data at 266MB/s.
DDR is packaged in dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) like their SDRAM predecessors. They connect to the motherboard in a similar way as SDRAM. DDR memory supports both ECC (error correction code, typically used in servers) and non-parity (used on desktops/laptops). We discuss parity at the end of this chapter.
RDRAM also developed a different type of chip packaging called Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (FPBGA). Rambus chips are much larger than SDRAM or DDR die, which means that fewer parts can be produced on a wafer. Most DDR SDRAM uses a Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP). TSOP chips have fairly long contact pins on each side. FPBGA chips have tiny ball contacts on the underside. The very small soldered balls have a much lower capacitive load than the TSOP pins. DDR SDRAM using FPBGA packaging runs at 200266MHz, whereas the same chips in a TSOP package are limited to 150180MHz.
The current PC1066 RDRAM can reach 667MHz speeds (which is really PC1333), so Samsung and Elpida have announced that they are studying 1,333MHz RDRAM and 800MHz memory (PC1600). These systems would most likely be used in high-end network systems, but that doesn't mean that RDRAM would be completely removed from the home consumer market. Rambus has already developed a new technology, codenamed "Yellowstone," which should lead to 3.2GHz memory, with a 12.4GB/s throughput. With a 128-bit interface, Rambus promises to achieve 100GB/s throughput. Yellowstone technology is expected to arrive in game boxes first, with PC memory scheduled for sometime around 2005.
DDR-II may be the end of Rambus memory, although people have previously speculated that RDRAM wouldn't last. DDR-II extends the original DDR concept, taking on some of the advantages developed by Rambus. DDR-II uses FPBGA packaging for faster connection to the system, and reduces some of the signal reflection problems (collisions) of the original DDR. However, latency problems increase with higher bus speeds. DDR-II is entering the consumer market, but RDRAM is expected to continue, although with limited chipset support.
One of the problems with Rambus memory is that the RIMMs are connected to the bus in a series. A data item has to pass through all the other modules before it reaches the memory bus. The signal has to travel a lot farther than it does on a DIMM, where the bus uses parallel transfers. The longer distance introduces a time lag, called latency. The longer the delay before the signal reaches the bus, the higher the latency. In a Nintendo game, data generally moves in long streams, so serial transfers aren't a problem. But in a typical PC, data routinely moves in short bursts, and latency becomes a problem.
To understand latency, take a look at the difference between serial and parallel transfers. Think of a train in a movie scene. The hero is at one end of the train and has to chase the bad guy, using a serial process. He goes from one end of a car, along all the seats, and then leaves by a door at the other end, which is connected to the next car in the train. Then the process starts all over again, until he either reaches the end of the train or someone gets killed.
Now take that same train, but this time there isn't a hero chasing a bad guy. Instead, imagine a train full of people on their way to work. If there was only one door at the back of the train, it would take forever to let everyone off at the train station. To fix that problem, each car has its own door. When the train comes to a stop, everyone turns to the side facing the platform: The doors in each car open up, and people leave each car simultaneously. This is a parallel transfer.
RDRAM uses a 16-bit bus for the data signals. This narrow 2-byte path is the main reason why RDRAM can run at higher speeds than SDRAM. Keep in mind that transfers are not only faster, but there are two of them per cycle. On the other hand, one of the problems with parallel transfers at high speeds is something called skew. The longer and faster the bus gets, the more likely it is that some data signals will arrive too soon or too late: not in a perfect line. It would be as if sixty-four people started to leave the train at the same time, but each one stepped onto the platform at a different time.
Intel went the Rambus course, and released the 800 series chipset to work only with RDRAM. Soon after, Via released a chipset that would run DDR memory, an outgrowth of the SLDRAM technology. AMD wasn't going to be limited to an Intel board, so much of the market jumped on the Via chipset. This put pressure on Intel to come up with a modified 840-series chipset that would also support DDR memory. It appears as though Rambus may have a hard battle to win market share, but it continues to hang on in high-end desktops and workstations.
In a nutshell, fast and long may not be the same as slow and short. For instance, suppose you want to go two miles to the store. If you go the long way, using a highway, it's a ten-mile drive. However, you can drive 60 mph on the highway. If you go directly to the store, you're stuck driving 30 mph on local roads. Using the highway, you arrive in six minutes (60 mph/10 miles). The other way, you arrive in four minutes (30 mph/2 miles). You might drive a whole lot faster on the highway, but you'll get to the store faster on the straight-line route. In this example, the store is the memory controller. The different roads represent different types of bus architectures.


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Feeling bullied?: How to create change on both internal and external level.
I have recently started working with someone who has throughout her life faced a pattern of bullying. She would often find herself in situations wherein she felt bullied or put down by someone in her environment, which in her life currently was playing out in her work environment in relation to her employer. So how does QCK work with such issues which are partly internal, in terms of your emotional and mental experience, and partly external as the actual situation that is playing out? How do you in other words focus and work with who you are internally while simultaneously giving direction to your external reality so that you walk your process of change on all levels?
Essentially the purpose of working with your reactions in moments is to find a way of directing yourself as well as the situation in a way that won’t recreate it. You will find that the mind follows a certain reaction pattern which repeats itself. You’ll for instance go from feeling inferior/bullied/rejected to getting angry/resentful, which then also flows over into behavior patterns – from for instance making yourself small and suppressed to eventually lashing out from a place of anger or frustration where you will momentarily feel empowered but then eventually the cycle repeats itself again, from the internal experiences to the behavior to the actual situation play-outs. The aim of the process of self-change is to develop an insight into how these patterns play out so you can stop them from recycling over and over again.
Let’s look at an example of directing the internal reactions as well as the external situation. Say you are facing a moment where your boss says or does something you experience to be demeaning or even bullying. You’ll first have your internal reaction patterns that come up where you will feel inferior/rejected and then angry/resentful. From the internal reaction pattern you’ll then go into specific behavioral patterns of either suppressing yourself and ‘sucking it up’ or lashing out in some way, either passive aggressively or within spite or through aggression.
You’ll first want to address the internal reactions as these are the driving force behind the behavioral patterns which in turn contribute to the entire situation play-out and re-occurrence. Addressing the internal reactions is mostly through understanding and insight into the deeper layers from which the reactions are arising (which is where you also consider that however you’re feeling is not about the current situation play-out or person, but more about how you’ve already programmed yourself throughout your life — thus a ‘self’-responsibility).
When you’ve stabilized your internal reactions through understanding and for instance living a word like gentleness, then you can look at ‘how do I want to direct this situation?’. You could then for instance look at letting your boss know how you feel or communicating to him in some way that how he is handling the situation is unpleasant and ‘destructive’ rather than being constructive or supportive. So here you are simply looking at the best way to direct the situation while being calm within yourself. How you direct the situation won’t necessarily be ‘perfect’ as in producing the desired result, but it’s a learning process. The key is that you are calm within yourself when you address the situation, so that you can step by step find a solution that works best.
If you wouldn’t direct your internal reactions first, then your response to the situation will be driven by emotion rather than common sense, which will cause the situation to repeat itself again eventually as that is how the pattern works.
Interested to find out how QCK assists and supports with changing deep-rooted patterns such as bullying? Sign up for a QCK session or request a one-time free sample session.
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During the nineteenth century Estonia experienced an ‘age of awakening’ with the spread of a national consciousness and the establishment of Estonian language literature, theatre and professional music, as well as the formation of the Estonian national identity. Estonia initially gained its independence from Soviet rule in the 1920s, only for its parliament to be disbanded in 1938. During World War II, Estonia was occupied and annexed first by the Soviet Union and subsequently by the Third Reich, only to be re-occupied by the Soviet Union in 1944. War losses in Estonia, at around 25% of population, were among the highest in Europe and an estimated 90,000 Estonians died.
Estonia regained its independence on 20th August 1991 and joined the European Union in 2004. It has since embarked on a rapid programme of social and economic reform. The creation of the new Estonian National Museum, to be located in the city of Tartu, is testament to the quest for reawakening a pride in national identity and a unique cultural history. The international competition for the design and execution of the 34,000 m² building, housing a collection of 140,000 objects, was launched in 2005.
The proposal for this Museum challenged the competition brief. Instead of locating the building on the proposed site, the museum was anchored near a former Soviet military base - a physically present ‘ruin’ of a painful history. The new Museum should play an essential role in the regeneration of the area and to do so it had to start by dealing with this heavily charged and spatially unique place. With a sensitive intervention on this site, the National Museum becomes a continuation of the airfield – its roof lifting and expanding towards ‘infinite space’ - inviting the visitor to enter into the landscape and into the heart of the museum. The design creates an open house for public activities - exhibition, performance, learning - a place of gathering and interaction, bringing people together to celebrate a rich, if sometimes painful, history.


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90% of enterprise IT professionals are concerned that employee reuse of personal credentials for work purposes could compromise security. However, with 68% saying they would be comfortable allowing employees to use their social media credentials on company resources, Gemalto’s research suggests that personal applications (such as email) are the biggest worry to organisations.
Cybercriminals are learning how to use newer authentication methods to exploit security weaknesses. As always, it is a cat-and-mouse game with serious consequences.