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This is a centralized database where you can go to every individual college’s website without having to use a search engine to look them up at one time.
The CollegeBound Network (CBN) has worked with America's leading colleges, universities, and career schools in connecting learners with educational opportunities.
It offers students in depth information about different college majors to help them make more informed college and career choices.
Using over a dozen criteria, you can search our extensive database of colleges and universities to find schools that match what you are looking for.
This search engine offers campus tours, career and minority information, and profiles of over 3800 colleges and universities.
College Week Live is a virtual college fair, with hundreds of colleges and universities from around the world exhibiting and tens of thousands of attendees. Students can watch admissions experts speak on topics such as how to prepare for the SAT, how to write a winning application essay or how to pay for college and have questions answered via live chat.
Dramatics College Theatre Directory was developed in collaboration with Acceptd, the world’s largest performing arts network that makes it easier for students to find and apply to hundreds of college programs.
The Florida College System is the primary access point to undergraduate education for Floridians, including recent high school graduates and returning adult students.
Florida Trend’s NEXT is your guide to life after high school in Florida. NEXT is here to help you achieve your goals whether it be thriving in high school, getting a job, going to college, managing your money and more.
This site provides suggestions of some actions students can take as they start thinking about education beyond high school.
MyCollegeGuide provides students with detailed information on over 120 colleges. Each school has a dedicated page in the College Search section.
Students can research more than 1,600 college majors and 40,000 pages of detailed career information. Students can find colleges and universities by the majors offered as well as location, school size and other criteria they find important in making a college choice.
The Career Connection is a partnership among Volusia/Flagler County Schools, Daytona State College (DSC), the Workforce Development Board of Volusia/Flagler Counties, Inc., and business and community partners. The Career Connection provides career awareness, exploration and training to students throughout the high school experience and beyond through these strong partnerships.
Career One Stop provides data from a variety of federal and state sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) at the U.S. Department of Labor; the U.S. Department of Education; the Bureau of Economic Analysis at the U.S. Department of Commerce; the Bureau of the Census at the U.S. Department of Commerce; and other Federal, State, and private institutions. Sources of data are cited and web links are provided where possible.
Employ Florida links all of Florida's workforce services—state and local—to each other. The Employ Florida Marketplace is a powerful online labor market exchange tool specifically designed for employers, job seekers, students, training providers, workforce customer service representatives and professionals, and others seeking benefits and services.
Mapping Your Future is a national collaborative, public-service organization of the financial aid industry - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools.
My Future is a service presented by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The goal of the site is to help students understand the opportunities available to them after graduation, and better prepare them for the choices and challenges they have ahead.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information regarding the training and education needed for various occupations, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions. In addition, the Handbook provides job search tips and links to information about the job market in each State.
The Occupational Information Network provides a comprehensive database that identifies and describes occupations, worker skills, knowledge, abilities and workplace requirements for jobs across the country in 211 sectors of the economy.
Search their online database of career advice for insightful information on hundreds of occupations, internship opportunities, and general advice on interviewing and public speaking.

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HML BABY: FINDING OUT THE GENDER?!?
This month there has been a lot of anxiety going into making sure HML Baby is healthy and growing exactly as he or she should be. With that said, as any expecting parent , new or already established, waiting for those test results , yes wait period is between 8-10 business days, that quickly turns into feeling like WEEKS! So lucky for us, during the process of getting the blood test and ultrasound done for the genetics testing we were lucky enough to find out what we will be having.
Now for the record, my household was torn between finding out and not finding out. I find perks to both & commend those that do wait to find out until birth, but my HML hubby is not one who is wanting to wait…LOL ( I still laugh that he wanted to know and I was fine with waiting). With our previous two we found out and I was so happy we did , but I just thought it would be fun to wait on HML baby #3, never the less I was out voted and well let’s just say I was EXTREMELY happy when we found out….IT IS A GIRL!!!
Being a mother to both a girl & boy I was happy either way, healthy was my ONLY concern just like my other two wonderful kiddies. Now the fun begins where I get to start thinking about the nursery, baby clothes, what style do we want to establish for this sweet baby girl?!? Well, the good thing is both HML Hubby and I agree that lucky for us with having one of each before this baby, we have an idea of what to expect. In regards to decorating a nursery, I have time, but I like to be proactive, plan ahead and look at all my options when choosing a theme, color combo and exactly what I will need to make this sweet baby girls nursery complete. HML has partnered with Pottery Barn Kids to outfit this adorable nursery and I can’t wait to share what we do to her nursery, along with how I chose everything along the way!
Now it’s time to celebrate everything little girl and start planning some pretty pink ideas for HML Baby nursery! Stay tuned!

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Sara Bay has a long and storied history dating back to 1925 when Atlanta based developer Perry Adair recruited the services of Donald Ross to design a premier course, reminiscent of Pinehurst #2, for his Sarasota real estate project. When Ross surveyed the property Bobby Jones was on hand for the walk-through and a year later the course opened as the Whitfield Estates CC. Jones later described the course as “...one of the finest I have ever seen...” and Ron Whitten, Golf Digest Senior Editor/Architecture, in his 2010 article “Game Changers” described the 1920’s as the golden age of golf design and Whitfield is listed alongside such giants as Winged Foot, The Olympic Club, Oak Hill and Riviera.
This Ross design will present the skilled low handicapper with a stern test from the back tees, yet the novice or intermediate golfer will really enjoy the round if played from an appropriate distance for their abilities. The routing presents numerous challenging holes with many requiring strategically placed drives and special care must be taken on the approach shots to these devilishly sloping, false fronted greens. Superbly conditioned, the course flows naturally over the gently rolling terrain. Well placed sentinel trees and great use of the meandering creek that flow through the property will greatly influence decision making throughout the round.
Bowness Creek can have an enormous impact on your scorecard at Sara Bay. The creek plays an integral role in the design of nearly half the holes, and is present on many more, so it is fitting that the four holes named to our shot makers collection may have you cursing the Bowness name before the round is over.
Although short in length the sharp dogleg left fifth hole is no push-over. A long iron off the tee is needed to lay up short of the crossing creek and to avoid a bank of right side bunkers at the far corner of the dogleg. The raised green complex slopes severely back to front and the right side is guarded by deep green side bunkers and the creek –don’t be long or right.
The par 5 seventh is a beast that typically plays in to the prevailing wind and is a true three-shotter. A drive down the left centre, avoiding right side bunkers, followed by a lay-up second to a comfortable yardage short of the creek that crosses at the 40 yard mark is the play. The green falls off in all directions so a precise approach in needed.
Hole 15 presents a narrow landing area featuring overhanging trees and Bowness Creek makes another appearance crossing just outside the 100 yard marker. The green is pinched by bunkers and falls off steeply short and back right towards the creek. Conservative play is the order of the day here.
Success at Sara Bay’s par 5 closing hole requires a big drive left of centre skirting a collection of right side bunkers followed by a walloped second shot that must negotiate an overhanging tree left and cross Bowness Creek one final time and before safely reaching the putting surface setting up an eagle attempt.

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Rare maps and decorative prints have been a speciality of the map and decorative print sellers, Clive A Burden Ltd., for two generations. We offer a comprehensive selection of rare and antique maps, antique charts, entire rare atlases, antique topographical and decorative prints and cartographical views, all in very good to fine condition. Rare map collectors and anyone interested in cartography and map collectiing will find a constantly changing inventory of antiquarian maps and topographical views for sale online on our web site at www.caburden.com.
We offer a large range of rare early maps for sale, some of them known in very few copies. Antique maps are often in indfferent condition because of course they were used for practical purposes, often on ships or during travel in rough conditions. The antiquarian maps offered for sale by CA Burden are usually in fine to very fine condition. We offer only unique early maps in less than fine or very good condition.


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Sync Outlook contacts, calendar, tasks and notes with the HTC Rezound.
Sync HTC Rezound with Sage ACT!
The HTC Rezound is the first HTC phone to feature a full 1280x720 HD display. It's packed with a super-fast dual-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity, and Beats by Dre superior audio processing technology. No other phone comes close.

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Perfect to use or display, cutting board is crafted of tempered glass and is heat safe up to 248°.
This set of oven mitt and pot holder is made from 100% cotton and features the Irish Shamrock on both pieces.
Add a bit of Ireland to your kitchen with this 6.5" Ceramic Bread Warmer featuring a Green Celtic design!
It is handcrafted in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.
Made of high fired porcelain, they are oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe.
Our Salad Bowls are lovingly handcrafted, ensuring a durable design and quality finish. Our Irish Potters pride themselves on the care given to each of our pottery bowls, making them perfect for both exclusive events or brightening up your daily routine!

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Today it seemed like ALL my friends were marching, including my housemate Jeannie, (can’t wait to hear all about it tomorrow)! I LOVE this!
I was not marching today!
1. I had the opportunity to hear one of my favorite men Barry Ebert speak about my favorite topicLove and Logic Institute, Inc. with my housemate Susannah!
The focus was on Mindful Parenting (goes with my biz and my personal passion) on Technology, which I also love, I am in the middle or recreating my website and have a passion for social media as it been a HUGE part of how people have discovered that Kids Yoga Guide exists!
As a single mom, living with 2 other single moms we have taken on the VILLAGE mentality that use to existed decades ago!
We are raising 5 kids in a home with three different ways of being, and finding ways to get us all on the same page.
Everyone always seems excited for us, and the reality is, it takes a lot of vulnerability, connections, communication and of course there are often kids crying, screaming and kids all relating to each other on different levels with preferences, challenges and so much more!
My desire for women’s rights is happening as we empower our girls who are doing gymnastics in this moment.
Teaching the boys how to respect the girls and creating non-violence in this home with our words, thoughts and actions.
The other main reason I was not out on the streets today is my claustrophobic, sounds sensitive, anxiety based self (and my daughter’s too) would have freaked, become overwhelmed and shut down. So for mental health reasons I know the highest came forth today.
Let’s all just love each other, reach out and learn, understand why we do what we do and support each others growth. Let’s just all get along!
Kids Yoga Guide celebrates National Popcorn Day! (Video)FREE Parent & Toddler and Family Yoga Classes!


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To reload or not reload that is the question. The answer to this is partly the type of shooting you do partly the calibre (is it common?), partly the technical aspect and what you shoot (eg. AR15).
Financially the set up for Reloading will breakeven at around 15 boxes of Ammo in popular calibres (those easy to buy off the shelf). You have got to know that your reloading set up breaks even at less than 10 boxes for unusual or large calibres, as these are usually expensive and hard to find on the shelf.
Reloaders Supplies, as the name suggests, is the go-to place for all New Zealand reloaders. You would be hard pressed to find any other store with the wide range of products for reloading and the reloading knowledge of the staff.
Reloading always starts with gear- You can buy the LEE anniversary Kit from Reloaders and it has everything except your calibre dies and consumables.
Why go to Reloaders Supplies? Well, you get 269 sets of cartridge dies to choose from – and if they don’t have your calibre Reloaders can source it for you. It’s what they do, it’s why they are called Reloaders Supplies. Good luck getting that sort of expertise from your big box fishing and hunting retail store.
What about bullets, or projectiles? Your choice at Reloaders is extensive over 500 types of projectiles. Best of all you have the advice of the Reloaders team to find what suits your shooting.
So here are the numbers based on two popular calibres : .308 and .223, up front you buy the kit for $344, that’s the reloading gear. Then assemble your rounds, based on the saving per round (around $1.12 against retail per round for 308), you break even dollar wise at around 15 boxes of ammo.
Important considerations for reloading are what calibre you shoot – you save more on the bigger or unusual calibres (not easy to find off shelf ammo), even the humble .303 British or 6.5mm Swedish makes a strong case for reloading. A wider variety of bullet weights and different types of shooting eg. Subsonic and bench rest are awaiting your shooting when you start reloading.
A wise reloader once said “the dollars saved” is the reason that explains reloading to the missus!


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The Occupy Sonoma County Earth Action Campaign focuses on climate change, climate justice, GMOs, toxic chemicals and Earth-related topics.
The Earth Action Campaign meets monthly on the 3rd Mondays at 7 PM at the Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Check the calendar for meeting details.
Contact us to join our Earth Action listserv to receive our weekly newsletter.
Take action now - Get involved - Join us today.
Call To Action To The Entire Community!
We urge all groups including schools, neighborhood associations, organizations, clubs, churches, and groups of all kinds to adopt a Climate Declaration. Adopt ours or write your own. Our declaration is not copyrighted. We encourage everyone to use or edit this writing as their own. Share your Climate Declaration with local governments, the media, write articles, and share information.
Occupy Sonoma County, along with concerned, forward thinking people all over the world, declares that climate change has reached catastrophic proportions as evidenced by the current level of CO2 in the atmosphere, the melting of polar ice caps, and the continual rising of global temperatures. This is a global emergency, and we must act immediately. We invite all forces of life to join together for our survival. We stand up for life.
We recognize that the root of climate change is a capitalist system run by money greedy corporations and the governments that they control. We actively oppose greenhouse gas producers, nuclear power investors, and fossil fuel companies by boycotting their products, developing alternatives, divesting from corporations that endorse them and insisting that governments at all levels take action. We call on all governments and corporations to adopt life-sustaining practices immediately.
The people must act now to stop this destruction from continuing and reverse the damage this has caused. The future is in our hands. We are the 99%!
The fossil fuel industry, from pipelines to fracking, coal, and nuclear power, has put our planet on a dangerous collision course that must be corrected immediately. Earth Action Campaigns like ours are mobilizing against big money and special interests that are creating a global emergency, but we can win because we are the 99%!
The May Meat Challenge is an annual educational campaign about the greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of animal agriculture and conventional food production. To reduce our GHG footprint a shift to plant-based foods is essential to preventing a climate catastrophe. But for many, plant-based eating seems intimidating. The May Meat Challenge provides motivation and resources to start exploring a plant-based diet. For more information and to sign up go to our May Meat Challenge page.
Occupy Sonoma County participates in this annual global event along with millions of people worldwide to address mounting concern about plastic pollution. Sign up at the Plastic Free July website to be counted each year, and to receive information. Join us in planning and participating in our own July events. Check out our video, Card Game at the Plastic Free Saloon.
Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, provides roughly 90% of GMO seeds in the world. These seeds have been genetically modified to produce their own pesticide or to survive repeated spraying of the toxic herbicide Roundup. GMOs are not designed to increase yields to feed the world, but rather to increase Bayer/Monsanto’s profits. High-priced, patented seeds are sold to farmers who are required to sign contracts stating that they will buy new seeds every year. And as their crops become increasingly herbicide-resistant, more and more chemicals are sold to farmers who are caught in this vicious cycle. Due to the enormous political clout of the biotech industry, the American public is being denied the right to know whether their foods are genetically engineered or not.
Occupy Sonoma County was instrumental in the successful campaign that banned GMO crop production here in Sonoma County.
The name of that group is Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!). Look for us on Facebook and Twitter. We have adopted a spokes council structure, asking each group to send one or more people to each meeting so that we can network and coordinate.
The network coordinated three campaigns together in their first year: a green rebuild campaign after the fires that we had here in Sonoma County, a mass mobilization with buses to attend the climate march in San Francisco, and an all-electric ready new buildings proposal that is being seriously considered by Santa Rosa city council. We also supported a successful new municipal composting project. SoCoCAN! has released a statement in support of the Green New Deal, and is active both locally and internationally to address to concerns of climate change.
SoCoCAN! meets on months that have a 5th Monday. Those meetings are posted on our event calendar.
We are all much more effective when we work together as a network!
La Campaña Millones Contra Monsanto fue iniciada por ACO (Asociación de Consumidores Orgánicos) para contrarrestar el abuso de la biotecnología de Monsanto, defenderla agricultura campesina, la soberanía alimentaria, la alimentación tradicional y las semillas originarias.
Identifique los productos no-OGM de compañías de propietarios independientes que apoyan el etiquetado de los OGM y que tengan prácticas laborales y medioambientales decentes - E identifique productos de compañías que no cumplen con esos estándares.
Este ensayo define lo que son los OGM, proporciona los antecedentes de las industrias bio-tecnológicas que los producen y describe los peligros que los OGM presentan en el medioambiente y a los humanos y animales que los consumen.
Definiciones de los términos relacionados a los OGM compilado por los miembros de OSC.
Hoja informativa acerca de la campaña OGM de Occupy Sonoma County.
Patrick Moore, un lobbista de Monsanto, en una entrevista con el Canal+ francés, afirmó que el glifosato, ingrediente utilizado en sus herbicidas, no está detrás del incremento de las tasas de cáncer en Argentina. "Usted puede tomar casi un litro y no le hará daño". Revise en este video qué pasó cuando el periodista le ofrece un vaso de pesticida.

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This tall aluminum candle holder has a beautiful shiny finish and wide base giving it really good stability. The plate at the top of the holder is large enough for candles up to 4 inches in diameter. Use this pillar holder to lift your candles off the table giving you room to decorate beneath it. This accessory is perfect to use with any decorating theme or style and would great on a mantle or coffee table.
Beautiful product, great price and great service. You can trust Keystone Candle.


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Lilian Mary Gregory was born at Grafton on February 25, 1923 the first of six children born to Alfred and Lilian (O’Neil) Gregory.
Mary first attended the local school at East Bank, Coramba, and when this school closed down was welcomed by grandparents at nearby Coffs Harbour, where she attended the local convent school conducted by the Good Samaritan Sisters.
Mary’s secondary education was completed as a boarder at St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong. She went on to become a teacher of commercial studies and took up a teaching post at her Alma Mater.
In 1944 when she turned 21, Mary entered the Novitiate of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan at Pennant Hills and was given the religious name of Sister Mary Processus, a name that would later become familiar and respected in civil courts and in various social institutions and agencies that cared for people in need.
Mary made her first profession of vows on January 6, 1947, and after teacher training at St Scholastica’s Glebe, spent some years in secondary education at St Benedict’s Broadway, at Braidwood and a few years later at Moruya.
Throughout her life, Mary Gregory remained strongly committed to her family, to her Good Samaritan vocation, and to her ministry of social welfare. Numerous newspaper cuttings confirm her life of service of others. Invariably the articles contain the words “family” or “families”, “the marginalised” or “poor”. These words aptly describe where her heart lay, and identify the people who welcomed her care and compassion.
From the time she began studies for a Diploma of Social Studies in 1955 to her latter years, Mary’s list of ministry appointments and representation on committees and delegations contain a veritable compendium of welfare agencies for every social need.
In 1957 she was charged with converting the home for dependent children at Mater Dei Narellan to a special residential school for girls with an intellectual disability. It was a task requiring competence and great sensitivity. Mary’s strength of character, courage and humility was shown in the way she accepted an abrupt transfer from this ministry.
These qualities came to the fore in Mary’s future appointments – as Director of the Good Samaritan Training Centre at Arncliffe for socially disadvantaged adolescents, and in setting up a School Social Work Service in conjunction with the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau, and initiating a School Community Program on the campus of three Catholic schools in Marrickville.
In 1981 Mary spent a month in Suva, Fiji, assisting a local community with their Social Welfare Program for the rehabilitation of young women in need.
After gaining a Master of Arts degree with Honours in 1986 from Fordham University, New York, majoring in Family Ministry, for ten years Mary devoted her services to the field of family ministry in the Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn.
She then pioneered the Animation Project, sponsored by the St Vincent de Paul Society in the public housing estates across the Macarthur Region. Her enthusiasm for, and practical involvement in, such enterprises endured to the end of her life.
Mary was respected and much loved within her Good Samaritan communities. Her encouragement of other sisters was a hallmark of her life, as too her commitment to personal and communal prayer.
In May 2013 when she herself needed more physical support she chose to live at IRT Macarthur to be among those she had known and loved in the Macarthur Region.
After a short illness, Mary died peacefully at Campbelltown Hospital on January 3, 2019.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile,” observed Albert Einstein. Mary Gregory, a truly good woman, lived fully for others. She lived a most worthwhile life.


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We are currently advertising for a permanent, full time KS2 teacher, a full time KS1 teacher and a part time maternity cover teaching position.
Hope Community School is evolving and growing and we have opportunities for two teachers who want to join the exciting journey. Our teaching and learning is based on creativity, openness, adventure and excellence and these are underpinned by our Christian values and ethos. We believe that the child is at the heart of all we do. If you want to work in a small Community School which believes in supporting the child and their family through their primary education years, giving them the best start possible, apply to join our team.
New Generation Schools Trust opened Hope Community School in September 2013, a Free School set up with the full support of the Government in response to local needs and to improve education for children within their community.
Through a Christian ethos and strategically planned personalised curriculum delivered in partnership with other outstanding education partners, the school provides an excellent education experience for children and families. With our child-centred, family-focused and community-oriented approach to education we enable the children of Sidcup and Foots Cray to achieve fantastic things.
At Hope Community School each pupil is developed academically, socially and emotionally working in partnership with his or her family and community. As part of this team, you will shape our school’s culture and its systems as we grow, to ensure that we provide the aspirational, engaging and personalised education that our children deserve by building on each child’s unique gifts, talents and particular needs.
We are looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to join our happy and committed team.
Adverts, application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded below. Please come and visit us by calling Jill or Sandra in the School Office on 0203 223 2000 to arrange an appointment.


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Below you will find general information about what NIDDK offers and other frequently asked questions. Please call the NIDDK Health Information Center at 1-800-860-8747 if you have additional questions.
Clinical trials are a part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Treatments might be new drugs or new combinations of drugs, new surgical procedures or devices, or new ways to use existing treatments. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Clinical trials can also look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. Doctors and other health professionals conduct clinical trials according to strict rules that are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These rules make sure that people who agree to be in clinical trials are treated safely. Learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate by visiting NIH Clinical Research Trials and You.
Where can I find information about current clinical trials?
Information about clinical trials conducted by the NIH, the NIDDK, and other federal and private organizations can be found at ClinicalTrials.gov. This site offers information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, participation criteria, and additional information about the disease and treatment under study.
Find a clinical trial that’s right for you by searching ClinicalTrials.gov. If you are a healthy volunteer, contact the study coordinator listed for the clinical trial. If you are a patient volunteer talk with your doctor. You may need a referral to participate in a study.
Does the NIDDK have information about how I can get help paying for medications or medical treatment?
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance website lists more than 475 programs that help pay for medications. Many of these programs are provided by the drug companies that produce medications. People can find programs and apply for help by calling 1-888-477-2669.
NeedyMeds is a nonprofit group that helps people find programs that help pay for medications. The NeedyMeds website allows the user to search a list of programs by medication or manufacturer name. Some of the forms to apply are online.
RxAssist provides information about drug company programs, state programs, discount drug cards, copay help, and more.
Rx Outreach is a nonprofit pharmacy that provides affordable medications to people in need. The Rx Outreach website provides information about the medications offered and how to apply.
The National Council on Aging provides benefit information for seniors with limited income and resources.
Does my Medicare cover my diabetes supplies?
Medicare covers certain supplies for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes: a glucose testing monitor, blood glucose test strips, lancets, spring-powered devices for lancets, and glucose control solutions. Some frequency limitations may apply. Medicare does not cover insulin and syringes.
For more information about Medicare coverage related to diabetes, call the Medicare Hotline toll free at 1–800–MEDICARE and read Medicare's Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services (PDF, 1.05 MB) a booklet from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services.
How do I find answers to my specific medical questions?
A doctor who has examined you and knows your medical history is the best person to answer your questions. The NIDDK cannot provide a diagnosis or medical advice for individual situations. However, the NIDDK produces numerous health information resources for the public. The NIDDK’s Health Information section lists consumer and easy-to-read publications on health topics. You also can call 1-800-860-8747 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday or email one of the NIDDK’s Information Clearinghouses for assistance in locating information and resources.
If you are unsure which NIH Institute covers your topic of interest, go to the NIH Health Information Index and use the NIH search engine. If you have a complex question and are comfortable with technical articles, you can search the medical literature using the free online access to MEDLINE. MEDLINEPlus contains more consumer-friendly information on specific disease topics and conditions than MEDLINE, and links to medical encyclopedias and dictionaries, drug information (including access to a guide to more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the U.S. Pharmacopeia), and other resources. If you still need help finding general information about a diagnosed condition, send your question to the NIDDK site manager.
Can you refer me to a specialist or tell me the best place to go for treatment?
The NIDDK does not provide referrals, as we cannot and do not evaluate practicing physicians or practitioners. Ask your primary physician for a referral to a specialist or place to go for treatment. You also can contact a local medical society for a listing of specialists in your area. We recommend finding a specialist associated with a university-affiliated or teaching hospital if one is located in your area. Try to find a physician who is board certified in the specialty you need and skilled in the procedures you may undergo.
To verify a physician's credentials, look in The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists, which is available in most public libraries. In addition, MEDLINEPlus provides a consumer-friendly listing of organizations that will assist you in your search for physicians and other health professionals.
Does NIDDK and the NIH have medical specialists? What if I wanted to come to the NIH for treatment?
The NIDDK conducts and supports biomedical research and is not a diagnostic institution. While the NIH has a Clinical Center, patients seen there must have a physician referral and a specific diagnosis to participate in the center’s research studies.
Practicing physicians who would like to consult with an NIDDK specialist should contact the NIDDK investigator directly.
Where can I find clinical standards and treatment guidelines?
For clinical standards and treatment guidelines, search the National Guideline Clearinghouse, a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Does the NIDDK or the NIH have information about alternative therapies for my condition?
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the NIH, and is a good source for this information.
How can I find a support group for people with my medical condition?
We recommend asking other health care team or your local hospital for information about support groups.
Does the NIDDK have nutrition and meal planning information?
How do I order publications from the NIDDK?
All of NIDDK’s health information content is available online for printing. Should you require additional information or assistance, please call the NIDDK Health Information Center at 1-800-860-8747 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Can I make copies of NIDDK health information publications?
Yes, our information is not copyrighted. We encourage users of our publications to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired.

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Founded in 1808 under the First Empire, the Brun de Vian-Tiran factory has succeeded in maintaining the excellence of its fabrics through two centuries by encouraging our employees’ preservation of skilled know-how and their high levels of care and attention. Such constant efforts can only be obtained with a company culture of well-being and job satisfaction. There are almost equal numbers of men and women among our employees, representing 45 textile-related positions maintained here in France. On average, the men have been with us for 19 years, while the average is 14 years for the women. Many among them have had, or currently have, family members working in the factory, and for some this goes back four generations. All have been trained by their predecessors, the “old hands”. This insistence on total attention and care applies to each of the fifteen manufacturing steps we carry out: blending, carding, spinning, weaving, burling… our Factory has thus earned its Living Heritage Enterprise title (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, in French).
The Factory has established long-term relationships throughout our entire supply chain, always based on confidence. We have worked with the same boutiques and major stores for the distribution of our fabrics for decades, and are sure of the knowledgeable advice they will give their – and our - customers. Upstream from production, our unceasing quest for noble fibres is entrusted to partners we have worked with for many years and who are present year-round alongside animal breeders throughout the world.
This demanding approach and attention are applied right from the sources of our materials, to the point where the Factory’s managers are involved with animal breeders in “Excellence” collaborations. With the help of a wool merchant friend, Claude Gutapfel, Pierre Brun, our seventh generation, rediscovered the Mérinos d’Arles Antique® which grows the finest wool in Europe. He has worked with the sheep breeders to rebuild flocks now totalling 25,000 animals. The local sheep industry here in the South of France has been transformed and given considerable added value. Jean-Louis Brun, the eighth generation, together with NGOs involved in preserving species and in the fight against desertification, is working on methods of breeding, sheering, and fleece sorting with a community of camel breeders in the Gobi Desert. The goal they share is to add value to the breeders’ efforts in order to obtain the finest camel wool possible.
Another shared passion is the transfer of skills to the next generation. Our Factory works in partnership with the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle, France’s top industrial design school, enabling talented youngsters to produce their creations in the form of capsule-collections. Apprentices are constantly being trained within our teams, and our training tax is paid to the local Isle-sur-la-Sorgue technical high school, to the Compagnons du Devoir for apprenticeship programmes, and to the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle.
Brun de Vian-Tiran is an active participant in the region’s activities. With the opening of our Noble Fibre Sensorial Museum in 2018, the Factory has become a major player in local tourism. Furthermore, our managers are involved in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue’s territorial attraction mission, called “Village-monde”, or Village-World. They hold the co-presidency for this programme which was unanimously approved by all the local elected representatives from the majority and from the opposition, and launched in 2017. In this town whose reputation is synonymous with nature, with well-being, and with a great lifestyle, the Factory is committed to a vast project which includes giving added value to the town centre’s heritage, as well as its artistic and commercial activities. There is also a project for an ecological neighbourhood, for a public interest foundation, and more…fostering an economy which is positive, responsible, and which cares for the well-being of the citizens of today and tomorrow.
Having kept our entire wool fibre transformation procedure in France, we are also able to carry out specialized manufacturing services for a number of small-scale French animal breeders and factories located outside our area, thus enabling them to market their products.
A respect for nature is at the heart of our activity, and has been a Brun family tradition for eight generations. We only work with natural fibres in our workshops, knowing that beyond their known value in the fight against allergies, these raw materials are also the best-adapted to contributing healthy well-being and comfort. Going even further, the Factory makes use of products which are in conformity with the criteria for the Oeko-Tex label, and part of our production has already received this official label. The very small amounts of water taken from the Sorgue River or released into it from the process have so little impact, both in quantity and in type, that they are well under the local anti-pollution tax threshold.
Our two hundred year old Factory, proudly producing fabrics which promise you well-being and comfort, is more than ever committed to its role as a benevolent, responsible enterprise.


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This is the perfect serum for sorting out problematic skin.
This is a Grapeseed Base Oil with a mixture of tea tree, Geranium and grapefruit. Each oil has been chosen for its specific properties.
Grapeseed oil: Chosen as it contains both anti oxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. These are essential for stopping acne in its tacks. The oil also has a high concentration of Linoleic acid which aids healing the skin.
Grape seed is a light oil and can be used by those with the most sensitive of skin, its an excellent moisturiser as it doesn't clog your pores. Its actually fantastic for oily skin too as it helps combat the over production of oil by moisturising the skin ( oils skin is often caused as the skin is actually dry and over compensates with oil to try and rectify the problem).
Along with all this fabulousness it has an astringent quality so it helps tighten and close your pores further preventing blackheads.
Grape seed oil is rich in Polyphenols, these are anti inflammatory antioxidants and known to help prevent aging as well as further preventing acne breakouts. Fine Lines/Wrinkles can also be eased with grape seed oil as it has an effect on the skins elasticity making an lines less pronounced.
Tea Tree oil: Tea Tree is amazing and I'm sure you will know of it for use on problem skin. It is an antibacterial, antiseptic, expectorant, anti viral, antimicrobial, fungicide, cicatrisant and insecticide (phew)!
This means not only does this stop bacteria, fungus, microbes and viruses in their tracks ( great for cleaning those messy acne break outs) it promotes healing, and will help get rid of scarring. It repels certain insects such as mosquitoes, flies, lice and fleas ( but please don't use sirens serum on your pet - please seek advice from a vetinary professional), it has also been proven to be an amazing antiseptic on open wounds. Tea Tree oil also has a stimulating effect on circulation, hormones and your immune system and can act like a magical shield against a lot of infections.
Aside from all this there are still a lot more benefits of Tea tree oil including relief from muscular aches and pains due to its anti inflammatory nature and its effect on stimulating blood flow to help speed up the healing process.
I could write an essay on this essential oil alone but I don't want to bore you, so feel free to google the benefits of Tea Tree oil when you get the chance to appreciate just how amazing this oil really is!
Grapefruit: this oil can help get rid of excessive oil produced by your skin, it combats dryness and it also targets dark spots, wrinkle sand fine lines! Its also an antiseptic so again great for helping clear up acne.
Grapefruit oil helps the body flush out toxins that can build up in your cells and lead to cellulite. Therefore a few drops of this in your bathwater and a gentle massage of areas you may be prone to cellulite may help you detox.
Again this is also an antioxidant and is very rich in vitamin C. The anti oxidants boost your skins regenerative abilities and help you maintain a more youthful appearance.
Its a well known energy booster in aromatherapy and helps combat stress, anxiety and depression.
Geranium: Geranium oil was used by the Egyptians to promote beautiful skin. It is commonly used in anti acne treatments to help reduce inflammation, treat acne and it has the added benefits of helping to alleviate anxiety and balance out your hormones.
Geranium oil is one of the best essential oils for a range of skin issues such as oily skin, dermatitis and eczema. It will help to cleanse your skin and therefore helps to get rid of dirt, sebum, toxins and dead cells from your pores.
This oils main benefits are that it minimizes inflammation, improves circulation, helps to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression and helps tighten your pores. It is a natural astringent so it will help tighten your skin and therefore minimise the look of fine lines and wrinkles. As an astringent it will also help to contract and tighten your muscles which can stop your skin from sagging.
Geranium is antibacterial again so will help fight any infections and can stop any bacteria growing on your skin or in a wound. Again this is also a cicatrisant so it will improve your blood flow and circulation which in turn helps to speed up the healing process of any blemishes, cuts etc. and will help fade the look of scars and spots on your skin.
All you need to do is rub 2/3 drops into your clean skin at night. You apply more often if you want to or you can add a few droppers worth of serum to your bath water. However as Grapefruit oil is photosensitive I wouldn't recommend using this when you are about to go out and expose yourself to the sun, this is why I have suggested using this at night.
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Our highlighted race this week will be the $250,000, Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, a mile and a sixteenth contest for three year olds who are on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Additionally, we will be examining the Suwannee River Stakes at Gulfstream Park, a turf event for the ladies that will feature the all black Rymska.
Out at Santa Anita, we will be looking at the Grade: 2 Las Virgenes Stakes, where the talented Bellafina will make her second start of 2019, and the San Marcos Stakes, a 10 furlong turf contest for four year olds and up.
Lastly, on Sunday I wanted to break down the seven furlong San Vicente Stakes, a Grade; 2 event for three year olds. The race will feature stablemates against one another in the highly touted Coliseum and super impressive maiden winner Dessman, but as of Friday morning (my deadline for publishing), the race had not been drawn.
Before moving forward just a few notes about last weekend. The Holy Bull was a wild race from (before the) start to the finish.
Maximus Mischief was difficult to load into the gate but finally went in. He stalked the pace, took over late but clearly tired in deep stretch and checked in third. King Gladiator absolutely refused to load into the gate. It took upwards of 3 minutes to get him, kudos to the gate crew for their patience with him. While all that was going on, Garter and Tie did not have the same patience as the gate crew as he reared in the starting gate and catapulted Tyler Gafflione out of the saddle. He flew through the air for a split second and landed a few feet behind the gate. Thankfully both horse and rider were ok.
Harvey Wallbanger, who got the quintessential perfect trip and pace scenario, won it at 30-1 and Everlast came second at an eye popping 129-1. The two made for an $1,100 exacta.
Race seven on the Gulfstream card last Saturday had Elate’s half-brother, Haunt, and Tapwrit’s half-brother, Mass Appeal, making their respective racing debuts in the same race. Neither had an impact on the outcome as Haunt finished fourth but was beaten by almost 6 lengths, and Mass Appeal was seventh but beaten by almost 10 lengths.
Over at the Fair Grounds, Mine That Bird’s half-brother, Copper King and $1 million yearling purchase Rubin Hurricane, both made their racing debuts in the sixth race. Although both chased a runaway winner, Copper King did well to hold second, while Rubin Hurricane checked in fourth.
**** New York Racing Association’s Board of Directors has confirmed that the vote in favor of extending the 2019 race meet at Saratoga has been approved.
Originally, the plan was to start the meeting on July 19 and race six days per week through Labor Day (Sept. 2).
The new schedule moves opening day back to July 11 with racing five days per week.
The necessity for a schedule change is reported to be related to upcoming construction on the new hockey arena at Belmont Park.
Agent Liz Crow, who purchased the colt for Pocket Aces (75% owner) and Sol Kumin (25% owner), said minor shin issues kept Cowboy Diplomacy from running at 2.
The chestnut colt recorded eight breezes, highlighted by 5 furlong bullet workout from the gate of :59.3 on Jan. 20.
**** The immensely popular and very handsome Mubtaahij has been retired from racing and will most likely head to South America for stud duty, according to bloodstock agent Donato Lanni.
Mubtaahij won or placed in 10 grade/group events and earned more than $5.7 million for owner Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Maktoum.


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With the start of the New Year Barbara Wladarz joined Richter and brings many years of leadership experience to her new position, most recently as General Manager Central Europe for Dematic. She has a proven track record of successfully leading complex organizations and creating high performing teams.
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industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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Telluride draws some seriously talented videographers and photographers. This summer we ran a UGC (user generated content) video contest and received some great footage.
Darin McClaugherty (@im_dmac) was selected as the winner of the contest for his beautiful aerial footage of town and Black Bear Pass. He won a Festival Kit provided by Bootdoctors-a Kelty sunshade, “love seat” camp chair and backpack.
#MyTelluride Summer Video Series from Telluride Tourism Board on Vimeo.
#MyTelluride from Telluride Tourism Board on Vimeo.
#MyTelluride UGC Contest from Telluride Tourism Board on Vimeo.

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Regular contributors to the MyTimeToBlossom.com blog, a great resource for conference-goers and all young women. Photo courtesy of Time to Blossom.
In her October conference message, Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson said, “Young women . . . need to see themselves as essential participants in the priesthood-directed work of salvation and not just as onlookers and supporters.” The Time to Blossom Young Women’s Conference seeks to help girls do just that.
The week-long conference, held this year from June 12 – 16 in Mesa, empowers young women to live Church standards, to become confident speakers and leaders, to cultivate healthy body images and to achieve their potentials as daughters of God.
“The program is tailored to accommodate a variety of topics that are spiritual, social, and educational, and also focus on inner beauty, outer beauty, and leadership, all taught by exceptional speakers who center their talks on the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” reports the Time to Blossom website.
Carla Jorgensen (left) and Debbie Forrest Dayton (right), founders of Time to Blossom. Photo courtesy of Time to Blossom.
Some of these role models for the 2017 conference include Elaine Dalton, Former General Young Women’s President, BYU religion professor Hank Smith and Jester’Z Improv Comedy Show, who specializes in clean, family-friendly comedy.
Young women will also participate in service at Feed My Starving Children, strut their stuff in a modest fashion show sponsored by DownEast Basics, get down at dance parties and learn new skills through crafts.
Participants can opt for a day camp experience or can stay overnight at the Hyatt Place Hotel. Registration for the overnight camp is $450 ($298 for day campers) until May, when registration goes up to $480 for girls staying overnight ($320 for day campers). A limited number of scholarships are available for women with financial burdens that would restrict them from attending.
Many would agree that the participation fee is well worth the spiritual growth. “Being a teenager can be hard and I was having a difficult time finding myself, but now there is no confusion in who I am or what I am to do,” said one Time to Blossom attendee.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.ywconference.com/ and follow the conference on Instagram @ywconference.


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A guide to the Forgotten Realms that anyone can edit, covering all editions and media.
Arriving in Waterdeep as part of Caravance, Sir Whiteout enjoyed all the Waukeentide festivals, from the Goldenight and Guildsmeet galas to Leiruin. A tenday of this left him ruined himself: broke, hungover, and wearing only a tabard, he staggered into the Old Xoblob Shop and into a gate to Undermountain, ending up in the Crystal Labyrinth and finding a githyanki fortress. Well, I'm sure there have been worse ends to a night out.
ISUBurd had a better, if less adventurous, time of it, instead studying records looted from Kolat Towers. Delving into giant history, ISUBurd learned of the terrifying Vonindod and the secret temple called the Eye of the All-Father. However, research into the lost kingdom of Uthtower turned up new powers of the rings of Myrkul and the disturbing history of the Twin Crowns of Myrmoran.
Down among the drow again, Unknown user 11 has been running with Bregan D'aerthe, interviewing Arathis Hune, one of its founding members; the veteran member Egalavin Zauvirr; and Jeyrelle Fey, one of the few females in the organization. Hanging around this many drow can't be good for one's health—just ask Matron Mothers Divine Simfray and Sheeva Zauvirr. Sorry, spoiler alert.
The Vast was a land in north Faerûn resting along the north coast of Inner Sea, bounded by the Dragon Reach in the west; the Earthspur Mountains, the Gray Forest, and Impiltur in the east; and the Moonsea and Damara in the north. It was a land of open spaces and rolling farmlands, sparsely settled but far from empty. It was home to fertile fields and hunting grounds; long rivers like the Fire and the Vesper; old-growth forests like the Brynwood and Adhe Wood that survived logging, as well as new-growth woodlands; and the great mountain ranges of the Earthspurs that girded it and the Earthfasts that ran through to meet the sea at sheer cliffs.
Over its history, the Vast was home to many great cities and realms. There was the ancient elf city of Ylraphon, an outpost Cormanthyr and once the abode of the famed Srinshee. Among the oldest human cities north of the Inner Sea were Procampur, orderly, mannered, and proud; and Tsurlagol, oft-ruined yet the Gateway to the Unapproachable East; both settled by the fallen Jhaamdathan Empire. There was also Vastar, for which the land was named, an ancient orcish nation with a turbulent history of strife and hordes that poured into other lands. It fell to the dwarf kingdom of Roldilar, the Realm of Glimmering Swords, a brief but shining surface holding for the Stout Folk. Next came the so-called Time of Glorious Fools, a fresh wave of human settlement and human adventurers who carved a new land out of the ashes of the old, giving rise to the new cities of Calaunt, corrupt and gloomy and foul; Tantras, boisterous and home to many temples, and once even the god Torm the True; and finally the famous Ravens Bluff, the Living City, freewheeling, vibrant, and a city of adventurers. Lastly, these three united in the nation of Vesperin, a neutral land of trade and intrigue in the 15th century.
The peoples of the Vast were diverse: there were orcs and goblinkin; dwarves, halflings, gnomes, and elves; and a variety of human immigrants, Chondathan, Damaran and even immigrants of far-eastern Thesk. On one hand, Vast folk oft-preferred to keep to themselves, satisfied with home and community, feeling one with their land. On the other, they were known as adventurers, explorers, and pioneers, with a spirit of daring, optimism, and opportunity, more so than anywhere else in Faerûn. Here all the monsters and evils of the world seemed more easily defeated and the heroes to win out more often, by pluck, determination, or luck.
A Darkened Wish #1 by B. Dave Walters is the first of a new five-issue comic series published by IDW Publishing. It was released on February 28th, and is set around the Sea of Swords.
Dragon+ 24 was released on February 27, 2019.
For the Forgotten Realms, it gives previews of the upcoming Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Board Game and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms's new characters, and an interview with B. Dave Walters about a new comic from IDW, A Darkened Wish.
It also presents the winning results of a contest to create the "Terror of Undermountain", and maps for that dungeon from the adventure module Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage.
Finally, in short fiction, there is Dave Gross's "Law and Order", telling of Rasaad yn Bashir's early years as a pickpocket on the streets of Calimport.
The AD&D Trading Cards are a range of trading cards published by TSR, Inc. between 1991 and 1993. They were first introduced by James Ward in Dragon #160, with an insert of 17 cards, mostly based on popular characters from various AD&D novels and video games, and were intended to test the waters for a potential trading card product line. These proved popular, and more cards were produced. They were released in three separate yearly sets, and each set consisted of two different series. The 1992 and 1993 sets include additional promotional and rare cards.
The cards adhere to 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules, and present popular characters, creatures, and items from many of TSR's game worlds, including the Forgotten Realms, Dark Sun, and Greyhawk settings, as well as new creations found nowhere else. The front of each card features artwork either re-used from other TSR products or original to the Trading Cards range. These images were outlined by a solid color that indicated series and rarity. The backs presented short blurbs and rules information.
Seawolves were wolf-seal-humanoid hybrid lycanthropes, able to assume either form at will. They were typically evil creatures who preyed upon others.
Urbryur was a village in Altumbel known for producing chalk. The villagers also consorted with pirates, helping to dispose of corpses and hide treasure.
Nabassus were evil demons from the Abyss. Young nabassu traveled to the Material plane to feast on mortals, only returning to the Abyss upon reaching maturity.
Winterspace was a crystal sphere connected to Realmspace through a "river" in the phlogiston. It was home to the worlds of Radole and Armistice.
The Academy of Stargazers in the Mere of Dead Men taught magic to its all-female student body. It was operated by the penanggalan Adele Astrolara.
Duvon Tr'arach was the drow weapon master of House Tr'arach. When his House attacked House Simfray, Duvon was easily defeated by Zaknafein.
Many islands laid in the Crowded Sea of southeast Zakhara, the largest being Harab, the Isle of War, and Bariya, the Wild Isle.
The orc chieftain Arktash won his position through guile, but was slain by usurpers within a year for not using force.
The Phoenix Prophecies by the seer Nar'ysr of Calimshan foretold many great and small events, including the Time of Troubles.
The catastrophic tidal wave spell was one of the most potent in the Realms, mimicking the natural disaster in flooding a shore.
Grand Caliph Arash bint Sanjar of Zakhara sent a force to the Utter East in 657 DR to put down a plague of fiends and undead.
The monks of the village of Lagiluri in Ra-Khati grew green peas and golden barley, watered by streams of the Jumpa River.
Radoc, an archmage and healer in the Star Mounts, actually came from another world and bore a glowing sigil left by a titan.
Vreesar was an ice devil who stepped from a rift to the Plane of Ice and tried to summon devils to conquer Faerûn.
Tymanchebar was a dragonborn realm on the world of Abeir, established by revolting slaves who broke away from Skelkor.
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industry_corpus2: Gaming


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This car was produced as the prototype for a Russian sports car in conjunction with LADA and various Russian, Lithuanian and British interests. Redesigned and built by Tony Stevens using Lada Samara mechanicals in a factory at Stratford upon Avon. The project was very secret and the only press cover, which describes the interaction of the parties involved and the plans for the model. This article was featured in AUTOCAR & MOTOR 24th January 1990.
This Cipher was constructed in Portsmouth using an 1800 twin Cam Proton (Mitsubishi) engine and power train. This Cipher is different from previous Ciphers in the fact that it is a coupe model rather than an open top model. This Cipher is also much faster than previous ciphers with a top speed of 140 mph. This car was built in early 1998 and is still owned by Tony Stevens.
This car is the most recent version of the Cipher, which was built by Stevens Cars as part of a project with Malaysian backers. This soft top car has several modifications to the overall body shape to fit the different mechanical and electrical components required by the project. The design made it into an early prototype but was never completed. The prototype was later scrapped.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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We want all students, from all backgrounds, are able to progress into employment, further study, and fulfilling lives, and their qualifications hold their value over time.
We want all students, from all backgrounds, to receive value for money.
There are a variety of roles within the OfS, for example, Policy development, Project management, Regulation management, Finance roles, Analysts, IT Developers and office support. We also offer sandwich placements for maths or statistics students, and a variety of apprenticeships.
We offer a total reward package, and benefits include a comprehensive staff development programme, 25 days` annual leave and the opportunity to join the Civil Service Pension scheme.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive organisational culture – one in which everyone feels valued and can learn or work to their full potential – makes for a more effective and productive workforce. This applies both within The Office for Students and in the higher education sector. The term ‘equality and diversity’ describes an approach that values difference and treats each individual fairly and with dignity and respect, free from harassment and bullying.


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The host of the late afternoon show of Tyt Fm 88.9 a Koforidua based radio station, Patrick Otu-Akwa know in showbiz as DJ Patoo grabbed Dj of the year at Eastern Region Media Excellence Awards (ERMEA).
The event was held at Eastern Premier Hotel, Kofrodua on Saturday 18th August, 2018. The Award seeks to recognize outstanding media personalities whose work show exemplary leadership towards building a vision and a future for the region’s media platform.
Patrick Otu-Akwa popularly known in radio showbiz as Dj Patoo has been in the radio and entertainment industry for some years now, he is the host of the late afternoon show on Tyt Fm 88.9 from 7pm to 10pm.
The multiple award nominee DJ Patoo won the DJ of the year for 2018, a long awaited award well deserved, he has for the past years worked tirelessly in the radio and entertainment industry making airwaves and the people’s favourite in Koforidua and beyond.

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text: This is a product in the Bitmedia series, developed by the eclectic label Persistencebit. It is devoted to the production of multimedia works related to the ambient and modern electronics scenes. It’s a book of photographs by Francesco Brunotti properly entitled “Nocturne” that includes a cd album stuck to the last page. The full colour images portray empty urban territory at night, sometimes viewed from nearby countryside, so stepping out from the lights a little bit. The space then is the protagonist, with the photographer isolated in the emptiness of mostly neon light. And the night in itself is when the emptiness of the urban territory places a human body in a completely different audioscape, with a different light and perception of space – creating an unconventional mental condition. The mostly suburban mixture of concrete structures (buildings, plants, bridges), metal elements (train tracks and gasoline pumps) and nature resisting and often infiltrating the interstices is the stage for the musical compositions. The tracks were composed by nine different artists (Byla, Martux, Retina.It, Populous, Pleo, Scanner, Wang Inc, Ether, Tu’M). They were each given one photograph from the collection as a source of inspiration. The result is a dual product where the link between visuals and sound is strict and it is evident that it’s a good idea to enjoy the images’ many details while influenced by the sounds. The tracks set an ambient, atmospheric mood with different “accents”, and Scanner and Tu M’ provide us with the most suggestive ones.


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Being able to bid successfully can break your company or raise you to the next level.
How you present your information when you bid can make a huge difference.
Pre-bid consulting and claim reviews are always worth a second look, especially when millions of dollars are on the line.


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Sen. Tom Coburn is arguably, across-the-board, the most conservative member of the United States Senate, with a 98 percent rating from the American Conservative Union. Sen. Sam Brownback is arguably the Senate’s most committed member on the social issues. Both have endorsed Sen. John McCain for President.
Until his departure from the race over the weekend, Congressman Duncan Hunter was arguably the most consistent, across-the-board conservative in the presidential race – pro-life, pro-defense, and pro-border fence. Clearly he was the most committed to pushing the border security agenda. Now he has endorsed former Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Apparently Coburn, Brownback and Hunter — three unquestionably conservative leaders with 90-percent plus ratings from the ACU — were unfazed by the hysterical insistence of some conservative pundits that McCain and Huckabee are “liberals” who would destroy the Republican Party.
Those are some pretty harsh words, Joshu. McCain is with conservatives about 85% of the time. He is strong on national defense, national security, the war on terror, and cutting wasteful spending in Washington. I personally disagree with him on immigration, global warming, and campaign finance. Hillary is with us 0% of the time. Obama is with us 0% of the time. Rasmussen has McCain beating Hillary in a head-to-head match up by 8 points and McCain beating Obama by 6 points. What would you prefer? A Hillary or Obama presidency in which we get none of what we want, or a McCain presidency in which we get a lot of what we as conservatives want – namely a safer nation. Len’s point is hardly “out-of-touch” – he rightly realizes that if conservatives don’t stop labeling McCain – who appears likely to be our nominee at this point – as a “liberal,” we are only going to hurt ourselves and give the race to the Democrats.
Dr. Tom Coburn – an ethical, distinguished , intelligent courageous maverick OUTSIDER ,delivers so much more than any other VP CANDIDATE at this time and anyway Sarah PALIN SHOULD RUN FOR Ted Stevens ALASKA SENATE SEAT . In these perilous , uncertain times he is also the only one who exceeds the readiness threshold , which admittedly is higher for John McCAIN AND Dr. Coburn brings him the most votes and seals/solidifies victory which will require every last conservative BUBBA TO VOTE AND NOT STAY HOME.

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In 3 days I will be celebrating my 43rd birthday. It’s crazy to me how fast 42 flew by. However when I think back I know it was a very blessed year. Though my life looks nothing like I hoped it would at this age, it’s still my very blessed life. It’s weird how I thought I could never be happy unless my life held certain things. Life is showing me though there is so much to be thankful for and happy about.
First the people in my life. Do you have people in your life you simply can’t imagine trying to do life without. Maybe you don’t see them everyday day, maybe even go months without seeing or talking to each other. But when asked who your true people are their faces or names pop in your head and you smile. Today I started my bday celebrating early with a carbohydrate overload and even more girl talk with one of my people. We went to this restaurant called “The MAC House”. A restaurant devoted to Macaroni and cheese along with gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Here’s a pic of my Hamburger Mac and cheese. It was beyond yummy!
Looks good right? As good as the food was the time spent catching up with a friend was even better.
We all get crazy busy, we say we will get together more often, and then we never do. This year I want to change that, be around my village more. Do life with those that I owe my life to, more than I do with my couch. Maybe not so many carbs each time, but as many laughs for sure. Here’s a pic of me and my girl Christy. Not the best photo (man was it a windy day today) but the smiles are genuine.
This past year has taught me a lot, it’s also shown me how many people I have in my corner. Who are you doing life with? Who do you have that helps you see your best self even when you only see your worst. Who guides you back to God and not to the world when you lose your way? We all lose our way at some point and we all need people in our life who never give up on us when it happens.
We are meant to do life in community, not as a one person show. I tried to be a one person act for too long and it cost me a lot. Now I can see how important those God has placed in my life are. This year don’t go through any of it alone, reach out and do life with others. One of the best gifts God gives us is people. I for one want to cherish them more this year than I did last year. Maybe you need to reach out to someone and make that same effort. Our best life will always be one lived while loving others.


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So I am very scared. I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 5 months, and off and on he has said that there are shadow people following him and telling him to hurt himself. I am not sure what it means.
He says that he knows there are shadow people. But he hasn’t exactly seen them. He says that they send pictures to his head that I’m assuming indicate him to hurt himself. He is a little pessimistic of a person.
Some history on myself is that I am able to feel if a spirit or energy is around me, I am very in tune with energy and the spirits. And whenever he says they are around. I can not feel a thing. What does this mean?
Is your boyfriend doing what the voices tell him to do? That’s when the real worry starts. Has he been to a doctor, or psychiatrist and talked about the possibility of schizophrenia .. which is an illness where people hear voices that tell them to do the type of things you describe? It might be a good idea before things escalate.
From what I have read about shadow people, they do not usually interact with humanity, just go about their own business, or watch what we do. There are other entities who like to pretend to be friendly, or not so friendly, that will try to influence people’s behaviour by putting voices in their minds, but .. not always, sometimes it is a mental illness, that’s why its important to be checked out.
Would your boyfriend be willing to clear his energy, in case it is something easily fixed? There is a link on the page here, just above ‘newest questions’ called The Michael Invocation. Get him to read it to himself a few times, then say it out loud. You can do it too. See if that fixes the voices. Otherwise .. get him to a doctor, just in case.
I think Walt’s answer went to the wrong site. The question is from the 23rd December. Can you flick the answer across there?
Nope, the link was added to give folks a place for more info, similar to the way links are added to amazon books and other pages within the site. Walts comment included something about the Saunemin Giant and we happen to have a question here on that same thing so a link was added to help connect the two.
In the past year my ability to see, hear, sense and smell whatever it is that I am picking up on has increased dramatically. There have been no massive changes in my life so I was wondering why this is happening now?
Secondly I am also seeing these ‘shadow people’ – there really is no other way for me to describe it. At first I was terrified, naturally,and I still get scared, but it has gotten to the point where this happens to me a few times every week. However, they have never spoken to me or done any harm (the other day I could see a couple and I simply couldn’t cope with it, and so I told them politely to please leave me alone that evening because I was absolutely spent. I didn’t see anything of them for the rest of the day) and I don’t see them out of the corner of my eye but straight on, right in front of me. The cats we own also see them and go mental, puffing up and hissing, but none of my family does.
What are they? Why do I see them? Is it possible that this is just how I am picking up on things because I am less clairvoyant-ly developed? – could this be how I see ghosts etc?
I have always been a true believer in all this stuff, but admit that I had pretty much given up on religion before it started up quite so frequently, and to a degree that I couldn’t ignore! Could this have something to do with it?
I’m pretty certain that I haven’t lost my marbles and my Mum and younger brother are extremely supportive, though we don’t know anything much about this kind of thing.
There was a time where all of the ‘weird stuff’ that was happening (it’s not just my ‘shadow people’ but an array of other things) was really getting to me, but I spoke briefly to a lovely woman and she directed me towards some people who know more about it (unfortunately I haven’t been able to get in contact with them).
I’m just really hoping that you might be able to help me! The hardest part of all this is knowing that if I were to tell my friends – or father – that they would run away screaming crazy person!
You are growing older and maturing, so perhaps your gifts are waking up more because of that. Or it could be that you are like so many others right now .. expanding in their gifts. Personally I feel I grew into mine.
Shadow people – what are they actually .. we don’t know. Going by actions, they are not harmful, just curious. Some people say they are multidimensional beings. I can’t investigate them because I do not interact with them. My partner sees them. I do not.
Why do you see them? Perhaps you and Tom resonate to a more elemental energy? I know he does, he has more interactions with elemental beings than I do .. but then he’s always working in the orchard .. we also know its exactly the right place for him to work, for his energy. This stuff is fascinating, but sometimes frustrating.
Are you nuts .. probably not. I’m not. I just have an extraordinary life.
Is there anything I can help you with? You can write to me privately if you want to, but please identify yourself clearly. There are email links on my site listed down below under Friends.
I think I probably am just growing into the person I was always supposed to be, and since I’ve become aware of things they have definitely started to grow. It doesn’t worry me anymore, and to be honest I quite like to think that things don’t stop just because our bodies have to – I love the idea that my Grandma can visit (and I know that she does, however fleetingly, because I can always feel her).
Thank you again – you all are doing a wonderful thing by helping people here, reading your answers to lots of questions has made me feel so much better!
That’s the other thing, Cinnamon, when we stop worrying about being either insane, or possessed, or whatever else people have said over the years .. we stop blocking our gifts and they can then expand in the ways we wanted them to when we chose them.


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ELK RIVER, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's golf team is in second place after round one of the Twin Cities Classic, hosted by Gustavus Adolphus College.
The Blugolds shot a 298 (+10) on Saturday and trail Saint John's who turned in a team score of 294.
Alex Rogan (Jr. – Lino Lakes, MN/Centennial) and Isaac Prefontaine (So.- New Franklin, WI/Green Bay Preble) led UW-Eau Claire with 73's (+1) and are tied for fourth place.
Nick Bauer (Sr.- Oshkosh, WI/North) is tied for 12th (75) while Cole Jahnke (Fr.- Stillwater, MN) is tied for 22nd (77).
Sunday's second round will be at The Links at Northfork with Monday's third and final round at the Edina Country Club. Follow the action on Blugold Game Day.


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Coastal valley temperatures are expected to reach about 60 degrees and drop to about 34 degrees.
On Sunday, a weak and dry low-pressure system will move over the Central Coast with partly cloudy skies, and moderate to fresh (13 to 24 mph) northeasterly winds are forecast Monday into next Friday. These winds will produce mostly clear skies and seasonal low temperatures, Lindsey said.
Long-range models are predicting, however, that rain will return to the Central Coast by the second week of January.
In response to the weekend’s especially chilly conditions, local organizations are opening up warming centers across the county for people in need.
In North County, the Paso Cares’ Warming Station will be open through Wednesday night, Jan. 2. A decision whether to open the center beyond that date will be made no later than Monday, the organization said Friday.
People hoping to stay at the Paso Cares’ station must appear at Peoples’ Kitchen, 2345 Riverside Avenue on the southwest corner of 24th Street and Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles no later than 5 p.m. on the evening that they wish to stay. If desiring a stay Sunday, people must appear at the Peoples’ Kitchen no later than 4 p.m.
In San Luis Obispo, the 40 Prado Warming Center will also be open due to cold weather, and client check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. at 40 Prado Road.
People needing shelter may arrive there at any time during the evening; however, if someone leaves, they may not return that night. Pets are allowed, as is smoking in the designating smoking area. Overnight guests will be provided a safe and dry place to sleep and a hot meal.
While the Warming Center closes at 7:30 a.m., clients may access regular Day Center services beginning at 8 a.m.
In South County, the 5Cities Homeless Coalition will open its winter Friday and Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the Hillside Church at 1935 Newport Ave. Guests are asked to not arrive before 5 p.m. and come no later than 8 p.m. The center will close by 7 a.m. each morning.
The Homeless Coalition asks guests to go through the back parking lot and up the stairs/ramp. The facility cannot accept pets. In addition to hot meals, sleeping cots and bedding will be provided as available.


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One of the most important – but least glamorous – of the features of Canada’s Greenest Home (and most natural and sustainable buildings) is the vapour permeability of the walls. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it’s a major difference between conventional building and so-called alternative building and represents a very different way of thinking about building performance that can have important performance ramifications. What follows is a simplified explanation of this difference. For more detailed information, I suggest the excellent material available for free at BuildingScience.com.
The “moisture balance” is the key to healthy walls… making sure that incoming moisture is able to leave the wall at a rate that avoids build-up and damage.
To understand the difference, one must first know that moisture will always move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration (a variation of the “nature abhors a vacuum” principle). For the majority of the heating season, this means that moisture is trying to move from our warm, moist interior spaces into the outdoors, where it is cooler and drier. If there are leaks or holes in the building enclosure, this warm moist air will move quickly. But even if there are no leaks or holes, this moisture will still migrate to the exterior by diffusion – a molecular movement of moisture through the materials of the building. A material’s ability to resist this diffusion is known as its permeability. Materials with low permeability ratings allow very little moisture through, and materials with high perm ratings can allow quite a bit of moisture through.
Okay, that’s a lot of words to say that there is a natural vapour drive through the enclosure of a building.
For the past few decades, mainstream buildings in northern climates have relied on a vapour barrier – basically a thick plastic sheeting – to prevent air leaks from inside to outside and to prevent the diffusion of moisture into the wall. This practice arose from the failures of many early “air tight” homes, in which moisture was able to accumulate in the wall cavities and resulted in rot and mold issues. The solution was to use a vapour barrier membrane on the interior of the walls to prevent this from happening.
In the natural/sustainable building world, we have always preferred to use wall assemblies that are vapour permeable. This acknowledges the fact that the vapour drive in buildings is inevitable, relentless, and not necessarily a problem unless materials are introduced that do not allow for this vapour to pass through at a reasonable rate. A good example of such a material is OSB (chip board) or plywood, the two most common exterior sheathing materials in conventional construction. These materials will resist the migration of moisture such that it can accumulate and condense on the interior side of the sheathing and begin to cause problems. If moisture can’t pass through the exterior sheathing, it must be prevented from entering from the interior side… hence the plastic vapour barrier.
The plastered straw bale walls (both the lime-cement prefab walls and the clay-plastered site-baled walls) are examples of permeable walls. The plasters on the interior and exterior as well as the straw insulation are very capable of allowing the movement of moisture through the materials in either direction. In this way, problems arising from moisture accumulation are prevented, and the walls have an ability to dry out in either direction should there be times of high moisture loading.
The south frame walls are sheathed in DensGlass for its high vapour permeability.
Ethical sourcing is part of the decision making process, so union-made materials from regional suppliers are favoured.
Our first step was to choose an exterior sheathing that is quite permeable. For this we used DensGlass, a gypsum board product (union made in Ontario, Canada and fully recycleable) with a high perm rating. Should we have moisture movement through these walls, it will be able to dry through the DensGlass at a rate similar to our plastered walls.
The second step was to find a sheet barrier that meets the current code requirements for a vapour barrier (BuildingScience.com argues for the term “vapour control layer” which is a much more accurate term for what’s required) and yet doesn’t completely blow our desire for vapour permeability.
The “smart” barrier we chose is MemBrain.
The answer seems to have come in the form of a “smart” vapour barrier, as suggested by Ross Elliott at HomeSol Building Solutions (our excellent energy auditor/advisor). In our case, we used a product called “Membrain” (insert groan here) from CertainTeed. This product (and similar versions from other companies) offers the vapour resistance of conventional plastic sheeting, but with a composition that allows for drying back through the membrane should conditions on the backside be more humid. While it lacks the low embodied energy and friendliness of the plasters we used elsewhere, these products allow conventional builders to achieve some of the same benefits at a very low cost and without having to switch building techniques.
An interior wall with the MemBrain barrier applied over the dense packed cellulose insulation.
You can read more about these “smart” barriers and how they work at BuildingGreen.com.
While we would always make plasters and natural insulations our first choice, the combination of recycled drywall, smart membrane, dense-packed cellulose insulation and permeable sheathing is a way to embrace “permeable” thinking within a mainstream paradigm.
Canada’s Greenest Home is an attempt to blend more “radical” natural building strategies with those that can work for mainstream builders. We’d like to see houses like this one be replicated by conventional builders, as well as natural builders. While builders at each end of this spectrum may choose one strategy/material over another, we think there is value in both approaches and are trying to demonstrate both in this project.

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I kid you not: "Friday, Feb. 13 - Win a Diamond! Ladies 18 and older in attendance can win a diamond ring, sponsored by Fords Jewelers. Fill out the entry form upon arrival for your chance to go home from The Rock with a rock."
Sobotka is on a line with Wheeler and Krejci. Sobotka and Krejci are Czechs. Wheeler knows one word in Czech: "Pass."
No Kobasew or Nokes tonight, and Ryder's still out.
Today at 5:31 PM ET, it will be 1234567890 in Unix time.
The Bruins will likely make a deal before the deadline.
Mailing it in, check on the left.


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If we cease to see evil, will evil cease to be?
Oh, I am not suggesting that we turn our backs, pretend it doesn’t exist, but rather that we turn our cheeks to look at it directly, see it for what it is. This is not the same as being blind at all, but instead choosing to be fully awake.
How quickly in our rushing to the aide of the oppressed do we become the oppressor, demonizing and condemning those whom we perceive to be the cause of our outrage and despair. It is no different than the dehumanizing that the other one (whom we have chosen to despise) has projected upon those that he oppresses, blaming them for his own pain, using them to justify his condemnation. We become the enemy we loathe, like them, unable to perceive the humanity in the other.
Is evil then something we create by focusing our attention upon it? Modern physics has shown that the attributes of objects do not exist independent of observation. In fact, what we know as the negatively charged electron is merely a field of potentiality until during the brief moment of observation it condenses into a localized mass. Thus, are we not both spectators and actors at once, creators of our own reality?
Does all our focusing upon the other as the source of evil and the source of our pain somehow make it so? Does this concentration of attention then in fact cause the vicious mass that becomes part of the cycle of hatred and oppression and resultant hatred?
Perhaps if we were to focus upon the other’s humanity, this would likewise call it forth (from within them and ourselves). Not merely the humanity of the one whom we perceive to be oppressed, but the humanity of the one who abuses power out of fear. If the spectator and the player we become would envision Love, would the one observed reveal itself as Love? If I choose to look for Love in every situation that I experience, will Love not show her face?
There are those who see the enemy without, there are those who see the enemy within….themselves, the church, a nation. Yet both make the same mistake—choosing to see evil and greeting it with condemnation and with blame instead of Love. If I choose to see humanity, to greet the fearful ones, the judgmental ones, the hated ones, the wounded ones who rise with understanding and acceptance, will the potential for negativity merely dissolve back into the sea of Love from which it came. Perhaps this is what it means to Love your enemies.

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