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Every art form has its dominant trends, but the dancerchoreographer Phoebe Neville remains determinedly apart. Her Gothic dreamlike studies are neither rooted in pure movement nor overt body language. And yet she constructs sturdy dramas of considerable impact that draw largely from formalist experiments.
Miss Neville's imagery over the years has been clearly literary and pictorial. Her tendency is to mythologize an emotional state. We cannot quite place the legend from which the imagery descends, but we sense its mood. The air is full of mystery and menace, all the more effective because Miss Neville creates a degree of suspense through the anticipation that her riddles will eventually be solved. Sometimes they are not. Her characters usually appear to have stepped off the pedestals of antique ruins or surfaced from some tomb. We never find out who they are, perhaps because they are all of us.
This approach was evident, if not consistently persuasive, Thursday night at St. Clement's Church, 423 West 46th Street, where the Phoebe Neville Dance Company opened a run through tonight and tomorrow afternoon. A special benefit performance on Wednesday will open the second weekend series.
On this program, Miss Neville presented the premiere of ''Voyage,'' a fine work that would have been finer and even more mesmerizing if one did not sense that Miss Neville felt obliged, in the second half, to fill out the swelling Rachmaninoff music.
Yet this ebb and flow are also the underpinning for the sea metaphor that Miss Neville seemingly uses for life, and eventually death. The program note reads, ''Voyage ... from which no Traveler returns.'' Everyman's journey into death is a traditional theme, but Miss Neville treats it here with originality.
Sheila Kaminsky, Tryntje Shapli, Jessica Fogel and Miss Neville are the four women, standing in a diagonal, who create the wave image. They wear tan tanksuits with low-waisted blue sheath skirts. Relentlessly, they will repeat throughout the piece a series of variations on a theme - a breast-stroke with arms and a circular brush of the leg. Vic Stornant, in white, appears as the ''traveler.'' As the women regroup into other formations, Mr. Stornant has not only to plow through this miasma, but to face the immutability of their force. Like a wave, they almost sweep over him. He lies, with fist clenched. The anticlimax, and yet at the end, Miss Neville's accumulative structure makes itself felt. The women turn back. The man rises, pushing the space aside as if entering a void, his face frighteningly blank.
The intensity of these performers is always admirable. ''Dodona,'' with a program note about a pre-Greek oracle, had Miss Neville, Miss Shapli and Miss Kaminsky entering in various states of ecstasy as possible priestesses. The increasing violence with which Miss Neville performed her solo, ''Passage,'' merely by stepping up the dynamic of head rotations and circular walks made it highly emotional.
Miss Shapli's ''Spring Dance'' for herself and Mr. Stornant as two animal-like creatures awakening to a bull-frog type of romance had its charms and the oddity of being set to Bach. Remy Charlips's ''Twelve Contradances'' to Beethoven's own playful folk themes served as a light filler: Miss Neville and Miss Shapli echoed each other in mirror images, while jogging and skipping in a minimalist country dance.

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China does indeed have a union, the ACFTU, though it’s so aggregate in nature (134 million members in 1,713,000 primary trade union organizations) as to seem rather alien to a western idea of a worker’s collective. Likewise does it have a social security system, though perhaps not the all-enveloping safety net that the country’s notional politics would suggest to westerners; only one third of China’s workers, 242 million out of 770 million, even have a basic pension.
So will the displaced Foxconn workers be absorbed into the famous extended family system – another supposed point of disparity regarding the economics of automation between east and west? Maybe 50 years ago. As of 2010 more than half of Chinese people aged 60+ were living separately from their adult children, rising to 70% in cities, with the trend on the increase since.
Certainly the workers organise and strike, most notably in response to the scandal of the Foxconn suicides a few years ago. But that’s not an isolated flurry – a Hong Kong-based workers’ rights group registered 1,200 strikes and protests between 2011 and 2013 ,with 1300 the following year and 2700 in 2014. And again, rising.
A famous American writer once observed that one’s own toothache is more important to oneself than an earthquake in China, so it’s no surprise that we in the west follow that country’s internal politics, local economics and mores so little; and that we view Asian experiments such as Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative (which puts citizens under almost unparalleled urban surveillance) and China’s vanguard roboticisation of industry in the light of ‘hot-house’ projects which will only cause devastation in western economies – but will be absorbed in Asia by some mythical and (by now) spent idea of socialist panacea.
The automation revolution is not just a Chinese export – it’s also a local delicacy; currently a rather bitter one in Kunshan.
This May the British government finally launched its much-anticipated and innovative Verify scheme, wherein a select number of external providers, including the Post Office, have been authorised as guarantors of a citizen’s online identity, allowing users to access diverse government services.
Verify claims to be the first of its kind in the world, and addresses a common problem that is vexing many governments – the transitioning of citizens out of the relative and long-standing security of internet anonymity and into a more responsible and monitored world where they must account for themselves and their behaviour online.
The intent towards Verify is quite a relief. In late 2010 David Cameron’s government briefly considered using Facebook’s Real Names Policy as a low-cost means of ensuring citizen identity in government dealings, although this notion was dispelled the following summer, after Facebook was used as an organisational tool for the 2011 UK summer riots.
But it is easy to understand what induced the initial temptation; Mark Zuckerberg had already done the work in a non-aggressive and organic manner – so why reinvent the wheel, at cost?
Indeed, many major organisations have since taken advantage of Facebook’s login API to avoid re-inventing that wheel. Chances are, in the course of your daily browsing, you’re routinely offered the opportunity to ‘log in via Facebook’ instead of fussing about with email verifications.
As I write, the internet is lambasting the landlords which demanded tenants ‘Like’ their Facebook page or face potential eviction – in a climate where local government is having to regulate against employers demanding access to the Facebook accounts of current or potential employees – a formidable argument for the recently-proposed notion of Facebook as a ‘global state’.
The nations of the world have already invested in bureaucratic and organisational systems which administer physical passports for their citizens, and it’s a high-effort principle that needs to extend to digital identification across sectors. Social Networks should retain their valid place in internet counter-culture. But that’s enough. If governments want to us ask for our papers, the mechanism for that must remain local, national…governmental; even if the resultant systems are not perfect.


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At Brass Eye Center in Latham & Clifton Park, NY, we truly are your one-stop shop for all things pertaining to eye care, whether it’s eye exams you need, cataract or glaucoma care, laser eye surgery, or new prescription eyeglasses or contacts. Our team of eye care specialists offers all the eye care treatments your family will ever need to achieve and maintain optimal eye health and crystal clear vision. To learn more about us and what we have to offer, please visit the following pages.
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If you're looking for a relaxing vacation in the mountains, Big Bear, California is the place for you. WorldMark resort in Big Bear is a luxurious mountain retreat. Big Bear is centrally located to both San Diego and Los Angeles.
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Melissa Barton ran the meeting on the Westside of Portland.
Kevin Minkoff was the speaker. His topic was “Advanced Reporting with QuickBooks Desktop”.
Highlights of the presentation included customizing QuickBooks reports to allow easy review of break-even for a business and separating expenses into direct expenses, sales/marketing and general and administrative. Kevin also mentioned use of Income Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (IBITDA) to compare results from year to year.
Don’t forget to use our All Star Accounting Professionals, Inc. business cards when encouraging a guest to join us.
We are only using one Facebook account currently which is open to members only.
The next meeting will be on the Eastside of Portland on October 6, 2016 from 11:30 AM – 1 PM.
The November meeting is a planning meeting.
December’s meeting will be a holiday luncheon.
No January meeting but resume again in February.
The September meeting started with introductions. Melissa Barton ran the meeting. Those new to the group were asked to give Renee Trump their business cards. It was mentioned that our group has business cards as well that can be given to a guest. The back of the All Star Accounting, Inc. business cards have a space to print the name of the referring member. It was mentioned that one of our Facebook accounts has closed down. The other Facebook account is open to members only. We can post our needs for help within our group on this account.
Kevin Minkoff of Kevin R. Minkoff, CPA, PC was our speaker this month. His subject was “Advanced Reporting with QuickBooks Desktop”. He mentioned that this title is used in the QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions software. QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions runs about $3,000 but has a more robust search engine that QuickBooks Pro or QuickBooks Premier. In his presentation, he separated expenses into three categories: 1) direct expenses 2)sales/marketing and 3) general and administrative. He mentioned that every expense can have a fixed and variable component. His goal was to use QuickBooks as a tool for the owner to see their break-even point. Kevin mentioned that he includes marketing and general and administrative costs as variable costs under cost of goods sold. You may also use classes to get break even for services versus products.
Kevin next brought up the acronym IBITDA, which stands for Income Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. This is a common measurement of a company’s operating performance. Kevin uses net ordinary income as IBITDA and also puts bad debts and depreciation below net ordinary income. The purpose is for use in comparing operating results year by year. You can also export the financial statements to excel to customize them more easily than within QuickBooks.
The next ASAP meeting will be on the Eastside of Portland on October 6 with Linda presenting. The November meeting will be a planning meeting for the following year. December’s meeting is a holiday luncheon. No meeting will be held in January to allow for members to help close the books and prepare year-end reports for clients. Anyone interested in presenting should communicate with Kim or Melissa.

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"I truly think this is the next evolution in joint replacement," Dr. Matthew T. Hummel says of robotic technology. Dr. Hummel is currently performing MAKOplasty, a partial knee replacement using robotic technology. In fact, Dr. Hummel expects FDA approval soon for the MAKOplasty total knee replacement and is training to master hip replacement with these high-tech tools as well. "We're always looking for better technology to make our implants better fitting, with better alignment," he says.
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Yes, you know leather handbags are popular and stylish and, well, useful, but did you know what makes luxury leather handbags like those made by Xiaozhi different than other handbags?
For women who are fashion conscious, carrying a good quality leather handbag has a certain level of status in the fashion world. A leather handbag is a usefuel accessory for many famous 'fashionistas' such as Victoria Beckham and Jessica Alba and this makes them even more coveted. Leather is made from the hide of an animal and many leather handbags are made to have a soft, supple and strong leather exterior.
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text: ECE Senior Presentations occurred Saturday, January 24, 2015. The graduating seniors did a splendid job of showing off their hard work and research. Great job to everyone who presented, and thank you to all the friends and family who came to support them.

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[Rule Change] Background images must be of reasonable file size · forums · community | osu!
pimp suggested a more reasonable background size, but the mapper did not agree with this change. Since there is no rule in the RC, it becomes difficult to enforce changes like this that make osu! better for everyone.
File size usually depends on the amount of things happening in the background (I shall refer to this as "noise"). The less noise there is, the less file size you should expect.
This background has very few colors and clearly lacks noise, so you should expect the file size to be relatively low. Unfortunately, we let a background of this quality get ranked with 3.22 MB in file size, which is absolutely absurd for a background of this caliber.
If you open both links, you can clearly see that they both look the same and the compressed background loads much faster. The compressed background is over 9 times smaller than what is now ranked. Since I know that some people still have trouble downloading 4 MB maps, we should at the very least use backgrounds of reasonable file size.
This RC change is similar to Kibbleru's, although I propose that we get rid of dimension restrictions entirely and instead focus on file size. See my reasoning here.
Background images must not exceed a width of 1920 pixels and a height of 1200 pixels. Images with lower vertical or horizontal resolutions than that of the player's will be upscaled to fit the entire screen.
Background images must be of reasonable file size. The more noise in the background, the larger the expected file size. Background images should not be larger than 2 MB. Noisy backgrounds of resolution 1920x1200 should not be larger than 1 MB. Use proper judgment when compressing backgrounds.
2mb is a good cap for 1080p since I did some tests and high quality jpg usually goes around 1~2mb but it's hard to get a very exact value since it all depends on the specific image. Very minimalist and simple background will have a much smaller filesize compared to complex colored and many details images since the amount of information on that bitmap is bigger.
I don't think file size is really an issue considering a beatmap doesn't have to be ranked to be stored on osu's database, so any argument about these large images cloging up the server etc... are next to impossible to enforce short of automated submission restrictions.
Of course you can still argue that it creates large download files for people, but imo this just isn't true for the vast majority of people.
As well, a lot of other things can contribute to large file sizes. I think pushing this as a rule lends itself to potentially tricky cases because other things might get pointed out in the future. Basically if this is pushed as a rule it would "enable" other things to be enforced. Let me give you an extreme example: "Delete all bookmarks before ranking a map". Objectively reduces file size. Of course, this is ridiculous, but lets consider some less ridiculous ones like "Crop hitsounds so that there is no silence after the hitsound has played." This is quite valid and in many cases can take up between 10-25% of the hitsound file itself (many hitsounds have unnecessary silences after them). And this translates to around 500kb-1mb and even more on larger maps with multiple hitsound sets. Or maybe some rules down the line about optimizing storyboard functions. For example certain animations can be recreated using far simpler commands etc... but not everyone has the coding knowledge to be able to write code in that way.
I'm not saying this isn't an issue, but I feel putting this as a rule lends itself to a lot of other possibly less favourable or more murky situations suddenly becoming valid or justified.
Personally I think this issue doesn't really affect the majority of players anyways, and should be treated as a method of potentially improving the mapset. But if the mapper does not wish to reduce the file size, they shouldn't have to as it shouldn't be an obligation.
the RC applies only for maps going for ranked so we really can't do nothing about the other maps, but once this is added to the RC, people will get used to the changes and they will apply to their next maps (if they are smart).
in my opinion what's going to get ranked should be optimized as much as possible, so if we eventually start discussing bookmark "abuse" then that's fine, it's very easy to tell when someone is adding bookmarks just to grab attention or something like that... if removing bookmark abuse can reduce file size significantly then it's worth it. hitsoupnd extra length will usually not be intentional and i believe it would be much less common than bookmarks or background, but if hitsounds have unusually big file size then it's worth fixing for sure.
anyway background file size should really have at least a guideline, every single beatmap has to include it and we can add backgrounds for every single difficulty, just imagine one of those maps with 13+ difficulties with individual unoptimized backgrounds. basically all the optimization we do following the ranking criteria (limiting mp3 bitrate, croping sb images, removing video's audio track, removing unused files from folder etc) are wasted effort if we don't regulate background size.
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2 MB should be more than enough as a hard limit. As for 1920x1200 and below, anything above 1 MB should not be reasonable.
If anyone can find a detailed 1920x1200 background that has larger file size than this after compression, please post it here.
Theoretically BSS could automatically compress beatmap images and other assets so the mapper never has to worry about it. This is what popular services like social media websites do, but this would mean that mappers lose the freedom to control the quality of their assets.
Mappers will be able to use 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 backgrounds that fall below the 2 MB limit. If the limit is not met, they can simply decrease the resolution or increase compression as they see fit.
Edit: I'd also like to point out this map: Camellia feat. Nanahira - Amor De Verao which uses 8 backgrounds, all of them at least 1 MB and half of them at least 2 MB, even though none of them are larger than 1920x1080. The entire .osz is 24 MB without video, which even for my internet takes a while to download.
The same can be done for quite literally all the backgrounds in this set.
If these images were properly compressed, this set would easily be under 12 MB (50% of time saved for everyone downloading it, etc., while still maintaining the same image quality).
Part of the problem is that many mappers see png as the ideal format (even if the original image was jpg!). Realistically, using jpg will not cause a noticeable difference for most osu! players (many ranked backgrounds are of jpg quality to begin with, just exported as png and consequently use more space than needed).
There is no need to unnecessarily increase bandwidth costs (which I assume osu! has) and active players can enjoy a smaller osu! folder without manual intervention on their part.
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I don't think 2-4 MB is not really a big of a problem.
It is not a problem at all.
But bandwidth is not free.
so I do agree need some change regarding BG file size.
But instead of a complex rule.
I would like to simplify the rule.
maybe just not larger than 1mb?
simple and fair I guess.
think about in case if I use five 3mb pngs for my 5 diffs mapset, will it acceptable?
U may get a special mod request if u fill this form!
Well the point of allowing 2 MB instead of 1 MB is so that we can start ranking 1440p / 4k backgrounds in osu! (yes, they're smaller than 2 MB).
I guess people ranking 1080p backgrounds 1+ MB in size is unavoidable, so how about this instead?
Background images must be of reasonable file size. A mapset with one background image must not be larger than 2 MB. A mapset with multiple background images must use no more than 1 MB for each image.
The problem is that people will see this file size limit as a hard limit, even if the background isn't worth e.g. 1.2 MB. So I'm still down with automating compression instead of letting individual mappers do it (this would also be a good time to fix existing backgrounds with large file size).

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Welcome to Hospitality. Use the following buttons to navigate to view all Hospitality Courses, the Hospitality Certificates/Degrees offered, the faculty page and to visit the Hospitality program page that reflects our catalog information. The Hospitality Program offers both Event Management and Hotel Management as disciplines.
Students gain solid business knowledge and comprehensive skills to succeed in a career in the destination, event and meeting industries in any of the corporate, leisure, or hospitality and tourism arenas. The curriculum prepares students to develop sales techniques, research locations and activities, and practice the business skills necessary for success in providing the highest level of guest service and satisfaction. Emphasis is placed on organizational skills and the attention to detail necessary to carry out events of all sizes. Coursework is supplemented by field excursions and networking opportunities in San Diego County, one of the premier destination locations in the United States.
Successful completion of the program will result in a Certification of Achievement and/or Associate of Science degree in Destination and Event Management.
The Hotel Management program emphasizes leadership and management unique to the industry, business communications, legal and legislative requirements for lodging operators, and sales and marketing related to guest accommodation. The curriculum teaches profitability and productivity measures, operational effectiveness, and how to achieve success in the service component demanded in world-class hotel facilities. Coursework is supplemented with participation in field excursions and opportunities to learn from and interact with industry professionals and experts. Courses prepare students for entry-level supervision and oversight in any of the lodging segments.
Successful completion of the program will result in a Certification of Achievement and/or Associate of Science degree in Hotel Management.


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Charles Frank Hauser Chuck died at home on February 10, 2009 at the age of 74. Born in Durham, NC May 23, 1934 to Dr. Charles Roy Hauser and Madge Lucile Baltimore Hauser. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society and a member of the swim team. He then attended the University of NC at Chapel Hill and Brown University in Providence, RI where he attained a Doctorate in Organic Chemistry. His post-doctorate work was completed in 1962 at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL. He worked in Charleston, WV for Union Carbide for 30 years until his retirement. During his time in Charleston, he was involved for many years with the Cub Scouts as a Cub Master and the Boy Scouts as a Troop leader. The Scouting hikes and camping trips were greatly enjoyed by Chuck and his scouts. Another great pastime was dancing. Square dancing, round dancing and clog dancing were regular weekend activities. For many years he led the West Virginia Mountain Valley Cloggers in performances throughout the state of WV with special shows in Myrtle Beach, SC and Fontana Dam, NC. Additionally, he was involved with First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, WV as a Sunday school teacher for both elementary and high school aged youth. In 1981 he joined the congregation of Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in Charleston, WV. For more than ten years he was an active member of the church, serving as chairperson of the Administrative Council and other church leadership roles. In 1992, he retired and moved to Pittsboro, NC where he became a gentleman farmer on 12 acres of land. He was constantly planting, pruning, weeding, cutting grass, and all other activities associated with farming. His church in Pittsboro, Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church, was a great source of friendship and activity for him as well. He helped with peeling potatoes and stirring the pots at the fall Brunswick stew and the spring Barbeque as often as he was able. As a member of the choir, he actively participated in their special Christmas programs with Pleasant Hill Church and in singing at the nursing home in Pittsboro. Additionally, he took great pride in maintaining the Brown’s Chapel Memorial Garden in tip-top shape for all who came to meditate on the grounds. In his second childhood, he took up building and flying various model airplanes. He strove to excel in keeping them from crashing to the ground by mastering the computer air flight simulator during the winter months so that he was prepared to fly when the weather was good. An avid Civil War buff, he read anything he could find on the subject and visited historic sites as he was able. His grandchildren were a special joy to him with the most recent additions being twin boys to his youngest son and a daughter to his oldest granddaughter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Chuck is preceded in death by both parents, his eldest sister, Betty Lucile Yourison, and his wife, Naomi Jewell Hauser. He is survived by his children, daughter Karen Elaine Dillard of Mansfield Township, NJ, her husband Stan, their children Noah Jason Dillard of Charleston, WV and Allison Marie Dillard Foster of Charleston, WV, her husband Carl and their daughter Delaney Brynn; son Steven Charles Hauser of Bellevue, NE; daughter Debra Faye Brant of Valrico, FL, her husband Jeff, her daughters Lauren Elizabeth Williamson and Kathryn Elaine Williamson; daughter Sharon Frances Hauser of Charleston, WV, her husband Russell Williams; son Rodney Wayne Chandler of Elgin, SC, his wife Lisa; son Eric Keith Hauser of Tokyo, Japan, his wife Mariko and their children Lou John Hauser and Ray Patrick Hauser; sister Frances Marguirette Grate of Pacific Grove, CA; her children Leslie Roy Grate of Santa Cruz, CA, his wife, Lou; Justus Charles Grate of Pacific Grove, CA, his wife, Brigette and their children Therese Frances and Robert Guy; nephew Frank Edwards Yourison of Tucson, AZ, his wife Cindy and their children Isaac, Caleb, and Rachel; and niece Joyce Krais of Manchester, NJ and her husband John.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Reverend Ray Gooch officiating. Details to be announced at a later date. The family requests memorials to Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 355 Chicken Bridge Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Arrangements handled by Griffin Funeral Service and Cremation, Pittsboro, NC.
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Grandpa was a fabulous man who always knew how to make us all smile. My fondest memories are going to McDonald’s after church on Sundays when he was down in Florida visiting. He would sit on the bench while i played on the play set for what seemed like hours. I also remember every time we were up in NC he would ever so proudly introduce us to the church congregation. At Johnson’s the best burger place ever he would tell all his friends who we were and they always replied with, “I’ve heard so much about you” We really were his pride and joy. He loved the strawberry festival and telling me about when he was a little boy. I wish I would have listened more intently. I love my Grandpa with all my heart and miss him terribly. I know one day I will see him again and I know he is watching over me and my family. He and I had a special bond and I think about him everyday and miss him with all my heart. I love you Grandpa. See you soon.


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On 18 April, Italy’s Five Star Movement (M5S) revealed its 10 foreign policy priorities, as emerged from an online poll called by the party. In the new policy, the M5S opposes any military intervention without a United Nations backing, supports nuclear disarmament, the recognition of the Palestinian state, the suspension of Russian sanctions and calls for a reform of NATO to follow the "new multilateral reality”.
The party also wants to pursue a “sovereignty” policy, which mingles protectionist and independent concepts similar to the ones supported by United States President Donald Trump in his campaign. The M5S, founded by ex-comedian Beppe Grillo less than eight years ago, leads recent opinion surveys, favoured by the chaotic situation that has plagued Italy's Democratic Party since the December 2016 referendum. However, the party's stand-alone policy is likely to leave it in the parliamentary opposition even in a case of securing a relative majority in the February 2018 elections.

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This article is dedicated to the fond memory of the late Professor Lester Mitscher, a great scholar, teacher and Emeritus Editor of The Journal of Antibiotics.
Eravacycline is a novel, fully synthetic fluorocycline antibiotic of the tetracycline class being developed for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal infections. Eravacycline has activity against many key Gram-negative pathogens, including Enterobacteriaceae resistant to carbapenems, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations, including strains that are multidrug-resistant. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) isolates from 2010 to 2013 (n=110) were characterized for carbapenemase genes by PCR and sequencing. MICs for eravacycline, tetracycline, tigecycline, amikacin, imipenem, ceftazidime, cefotaxime and levofloxacin were determined in broth microdilution assays. All isolates produced at least one carbapenemase, most frequently KPC-3. Nine isolates produced both a KPC serine carbapenemase and a metallo-β-lactamase, NDM-1 (n=1) or VIM-1 (n=8). The 110 isolates were highly resistant to all the β-lactams tested and to levofloxacin, and had MIC50/MIC90 values in the intermediate range for tetracycline and amikacin. MIC50/MIC90 values for eravacycline were 1/2 μg ml−1 compared with 2/2 μg ml−1 for tigecycline. Eravacycline MICs were often twofold lower than for tigecycline, with 64% of the eravacycline MICs <2 μg ml−1 as compared with <4% of tigecycline MICs. Overall, eravacycline demonstrated the lowest cumulative MICs against this panel of recent CRE and may have the potential to treat infections caused by CRE.
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We acknowledge the support of Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals to conduct this study.

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What can your small/mid-size B2B company do to grow?
B2B business growth has long been a relationship-based idea, focused on talented sales people, meetings, and deals. Times have changed, and your business needs to change accordingly. In the B2C world, 46% of shopping is now done online. It is not that high in the B2B space yet, but numbers are climbing. In the new buyer journey, around 57% of the process is done online before the buyer has any direct contact with your business. In order to compete, your business must be present during the research stage, or you will not even make it onto the consideration list.
Buyers today prefer to do a large percent of the research on their own, so successful companies know that they need a strong online presence. What does that include? This largely depends on where your target market spends their time online. VIB Marketing suggests that you do some research of your own—this is one area where we can help. Spend some time and effort in the most popular channels and see what nets the biggest success. Always keep in mind, some channels are meant for brand awareness and the top of the funnel; just because you don’t get a sale directly from that channel doesn’t mean that it doesn’t offer value. A multi-channel, integrated approach will keep leads coming in, nurture them, and can get them to convert or engage with your sales team. But where do you start?
Develop a Website – If you already have a website, make sure it is optimized and contemporary.
Define your Goals – What is most urgent right now? Brand awareness? Conversions?
Optimize for SEO – Make sure Google and Bing are seeing you and that you show up in search engine results.
Use Forms to collect information – RMI and gated content forms will give you leads to contact.
Connect on Social media – Your customers are there, and you should be too.
Use the Press – Issue press releases when you have anything new or noteworthy in the works.
Invest in paid Ads – Some keyword research and a few dollars go a long way on Google.
Start Email marketing – Start with a Welcome Series and build into segmented content.
Collect Data – Use the built-in reporting tools in each channel to figure out what works best.
Build Buyer Personas – Figure out who your ideal customers are and how to target them.
Map your Customer Journey – Optimize the path for your customer and get the best leads.
Revisit your goals – Have you solved your previous problem? What’s next?
Do a Webinar series – Keep your potential buyers engaged and show you are an industry leader.
Add Marketing Automation – MA isn’t just for Enterprise anymore; automate their journey.
Focus on Retention – Cross-sell and Upsell and keep them coming back through engagement.
Encourage Advocacy – Get your customers to help sell; referrals and word of mouth are gold.
Hiring an agency can remove the burden of becoming a marketing expert and free you up to run your business. Make sure you do your research and find a good fit.
Many channels have education resources (often free), so you can learn best practices and how to compete.
Get certified. Many education resources offer programs that culminate in a certification. Practicing and learning to take these tests can help you to understand the platform and channel.
There are numerous blogs and experts you can follow to find helpful tips and tricks, stay up-to-date on trends, and learn what experts do to succeed.
Hire an intern or part-time college student. They are typically very digitally savvy, and know where to post and how to speak to the younger buyers.
When your future customers are looking for you, they will need a place to land. A good website gives your company credibility and can showcase your products and/or services. A bad website can make your company look outdated, can frustrate buyers, and can even turn off current customers. We advise to keep it simple to start, just a few pages with relevant content, that is visually appealing and easy to navigate. Make sure it is optimized for SEO, and clearly explains what you do and the value you offer to your customers. Develop relevant and meaningful content to keep them interested – read more about Content Creation in our previous article.
When you build your website, make sure to do keyword research beforehand. When Google comes across your site, you want to make sure you are showing up for the right search terms and that those who click through find you relevant. If you can’t organically get on the first page of a Google search for keyword that is important to your business, you can pay to be at the top with Google Ads. Do the research to find out where you will get the most for your ad spend and where you can compete effectively. Don’t worry if your strategy doesn’t work right away. Just make small tweaks and keep going. Read more about Google Ads and related channels in our previous article.
Email is one of the most important tools a B2B company has in the digital space. Make sure to collect information as you go, so you can get the right message to the right people at the right time. Don’t over-email your potential or current customers, as this can alienate or frustrate them. Make sure you focus some attention on Email Deliverability – read more about how in our previous article. When you are ready to automate this process and nurture leads through the funnel through email and other channels in an integrated way, turn to Marketing Automation (read more in our previous article).
Above all, remember to track your results and follow the path that the data shows you. A solid digital strategy can help you to compete in the 21st century and keep you relevant to today’s buyers. VIB is here to help with some or all of your digital transformation, so call or email us for a free consultation!


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Facebook is for all of us- the ultimate social media, or put it this way: the king of the kings! And no doubt about this, as most of us start our mornings by checking our facebook notifications- who tagged whom, all the spiced up news, the most trending topics, “it” gadgets to own- you name it, and you can find it here on facebook Marketing. And I would not be wrong if I said that for most of us, facebook has even replaced our morning newspapers, all you could ever imagine, is simply accessible via your phone, and that too in a fun way.
Everyone knows that facebook loves advertising, and to be honest a lot has changed since facebook first entered the marketing scene. Now, it can not only help you post wide angled videos and pictures, but also provide a way to sell a product in a chat box! Yes, that has been the evolution of this social media site. With 1.18 billion users every day, you can imagine the amount of influence this social media has in our lives. The constant rat- race of being better than others, of developing the best products or offering the best Facebook Marketing services has made companies competent on social media sites too, and the best benefit is received by customers in the form of more choices available than ever before.
Set up a facebook business page- facebook now provides not only the traditional personal accounts, but also the new and very efficient “business “pages for your products and Facebook Marketing services. So go ahead and create one for your business. The major advantage of a business page is that people will get to know about the business, and not the person operating it. So there is full professionalism maintained. Pages look just like the personal account view, but only show information applicable to the business. People can like the page, and even follow it. These users can become followers and help boost your page. This helps you create more audience for the good or service. There are options like- business, local, company, organization, artist, entertainment, cause/ community, etc to choose from. You can add a profile picture or a cover picture. Add an attractive user name and a short description to best describe your company or business. Customize the notifications, and ask your employees or your friends to start following the page right away. An even better option would be to ask people to share your page from their respective accounts, this would be an instant attention provider, and work wonders for your business.
Other technicalities- a few important steps include- choosing page tabs, adding a CTA button, and verification. Page tabs refer to the various options available where the user who is visiting the company’s profile can choose what content he or she wants to see. So you could choose from pictures, posts, videos, and so on. CTA refers to call- to- action button, which can be added on top of your facebook page which will basically redirect the user to a particular home page, or a landing page. Verification is the tiny grey or blue button beside the name of the business. If your business is a local business, or organization, you are eligible for a verification badge. It’s a must that the page has a profile photo or a cover photo. Go to settings where you would find a verification button. Click on that and soon a Facebook Marketing representative would call you for the verification purpose.
Page promotion- asks your employees and friends to share the posts and the page with their respective friends. Do not fall into the trap of buying fake followers; as such activity will only lead to distrust and sudden collapse of business. Hold contests- I’ll elaborate on this in the next point. Make sure your posts are as interactive and attractive as possible. A refined image brings more efficiency.
Contests- hold a variety of facebook contests, sweepstakes, and give away products to people as token of appreciation. These boost participation over the company’s page. Remember that you cannot hold the contests over facebook itself- in the sense that a contest cannot be judged on the basis of number of likes or comments. U you can always use a third party site, link the website to that particular post, and then encourage users to participate. And it is always a good idea to reward them with the company’s products or services.
Promoted posts- Facebook Marketing increase the viewership of a particular post in exchange of a certain amount. This way, for a small amount, you get to advertise a given post more than before, and it reaches a wide array of public too.
Open graph- facebook open graph lets customers label users’ actions and analyze the data on their application tool.
Now let us focus on the topic of personal branding. Personal branding refers to all those activities which are kept in mind to promote you. So every post, every check in, every activity, no matter how small or irrelevant it seems, is done with the aim to popularize the self. It might sound harsh, but it is also true that many times in life we do judge a book by its cover. So consider social media as one such platform. Many a times, people are not interested to know what kind of a person you are, or how cool your personality is. They are only interested in the outside- your appearance, the glam world you live in, and stuff like that.
Define yourself and your brand. It is not compulsory to follow the herd. In fact the more unique the better.
Don’t send friend requests to any one, or accept requests from simply any random stranger. Choose your circle carefully; else it may pose to be a problem.
Fill in the professional details and make sure to switch off the tagging option, so that no random person can tag you in random posts or pictures.
Start with these steps, and don’t rush into the use of Facebook Marketing .It is important to promote but at the same time one must also contain and retain the sense of originality, as that is what impresses the real people.
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33 Responses to E-Reader or “Real” ?
Now that was funny! So far, I can’t give up my book in hand. I’m reading “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult…her newest, and sounds very interesting. She never disappoints me.
😉 Let me know what you think! I’ve read several of hers. Usually contraversial….but well written and page turners!
I can’t imagine giving up the printed words within the pages of a book. I love the feel of turning real pages, highlighting passages I want to go back and explore, write in the margins (especially if it’s a book I’m reviewing), etc. I know I can loan my e-books to other readers but I never have the same satisfaction as when I sprinkle books around a VA hospital or a nursing home or hand a book I’ve particularly enjoyed to a friend. I also love having my own bookcases brimming. Somehow that satisfies my need to make a home permanent. After so many years of moving multiple times and with a great deal of frequency, an e-reader seems so transit. Yes, it’s convenient and I do occasionally read from mine but I much prefer the ‘real deal.’ On the flip side, while I’m waiting for the nerves to reconnect in my right hand and arm, my e-reader has been a real friend as it’s light and has provided hours and hours of reading pleasure. My left hand is learning to type solo!
I think there’s a case to be made for each one. E-readers are great for traveling and for remembering your place in the book but a real book does feel very good to hold.
I agree. When I’m waiting on an oil change…I like the “choice” in my e-reader and that I won’t lose my place. BUT…..I love my books and as Sheri said….I love to gift and loan them!
Love holding a real book…smelling the paper, the feel of the paper, and then placing it on my bookshelf:) My current read is “The Violets of March” by Sarah Jio. My second read of this author and I can tell already she will be added to my all-time favorite authors list!!
I love checking out new authors, Jeannette. Thanks for the title! Yep…real books feel right, don’t they?
I do love the real book, the feel, turning pages, no electricity, batteries needed. I got a pile on th ewaiting list, but need to finish my German crimestory first, then it will be Paolo Coelho. Love reading.
LOL I love it! I do like my kindle but I love my books, they are like old friends and nothing can beat the new smell or touch of a brand new book that has never been opened nor the feel of an old worn book.
😉 I totally agree, Patty!
It took some time, but I really love my iPad now. It’s very convenient, I never have to go out and hunt down books any longer.
Me too, they’re like old friends.
The video was very funny !!! I must admit that I love my books, I have over 900 books in my small library and still going strong. I would be lost without the feel of a real book in my hands to read.
I just finished The Harbinger written by Jonathan Cahn, what a fantastic book, I didn’t want it to end !!
I love books that are that good! You just keep adding to my never ending “to read” list!
I love the art of picking out a real book and the practice of settling in at night to read. A drink and snack, my pajamas and a new book. I have New York: A Novel to read but it’s 1081 pages, so it may be an ongoing project.
That may be in the NEXT episode! lol!

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*I tried my best not to spoil anything in this review.
"It's a very difficult era in which to be a person, just a real, actual person, instead of a collection of personality traits selected from an endless Automat of characters.
I would have done anything to feel real again."
Nick Dunne has been married to Amy Elliot Dunne for five years now; but on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary, his wife went missing. And as the police investigates for clues, they discovered Amy's present for Nick for their anniversary. Like she always did, this year Amy made another treasure hunt for Nick, taking him to places which held memories for them both. However, as the investigation goes on, Nick was accused as the suspect of Amy's disappearance. Declaring that he didn't murder his wife, Nick wanted to prove his innocence and went on his own investigation.
"I don't feel like a person at all: I am something to be loaded and unloaded, like a sofa or a cuckoo clock. I am something to be tossed into a junkyard, thrown into the river, if necessary. I don't feel real anymore. I feel like I could disappear."
Nick tried to complete the treasure hunt to find more clues about Amy's disappearance. But everyone, even Amy's parents suspected Nick; because all the hints are pointing at him. Even Amy's diary expressed how their relationship wasn't going very well in the recent days and that she feared her husband. As the mystery unfolds, Nick's secrets was revealed, and so is the truth behind Amy's diary entries. And things got even more complicated and tangled when everything's resolved.
"Because sometimes, the way he looks at me? That sweet boy from the beach, man of my dreams, father of my child? I catch him looking at me with those watchful eyes, the eyes of an insect, pure calculation, and I think: This man might kill me.
Even though I've started reading another book as I'm writing this review, Nick and Amy still lingers in my mind. Definitely a sign of a book hangover. Firstly, I should say that I had a really high expectation as I went into this book—obviously because all the positive hype surrounding it. And maybe it was a wrong way to start the book, because the story began in a slow pace. After reading up to about 10% of the book, I stopped and finished 3 other books before coming back to it—with a more determined mindset to finish it the second time. Well, as you may have guessed from my rating, I definitely did not regret my decision; because the book just gets better and better. I think most of the blurbs on the cover describes this book perfectly: "Spectacularly sneaky..." "Twisted and wild." and "Mercilessly entertaining."
The book is told in two different perspectives: Nick Dunne in the present form and Amy Elliot Dunne's diary which recounted their past. The first hundred or so pages are dedicated to building their characters and how their relationship develops over the years after marriage; which (as I've said earlier) is pretty slow paced. And of course the investigation to find the lost Amy also happens at the same time. The start of the book is pretty frustrating, but after getting pass about 200 pages, it's all thrill and excitement. Since the very start, it seems like no one is trustworthy enough—because what Nick and Amy said about each other doesn't match, and there are a lot of lies going around. As the story goes, there are TONS of shocking revelations, and bits of clues here and there that takes the investigation deeper. The end of each chapter always kept me on the edge of my seat, and made me eager to keep on reading to find the truth behind this wicked mess. I really don't want to spoil anything for those who haven't read this book, so I won't discuss the plot much further. But I really want to talk about the ending, which totally blew my mind (!). On one side, I do feel a bit irritated because it doesn't feel like the end yet, and I needed more. Nick's final dialogue totally made my jaw drop, because I didn't expect him to say that; and I just feel like something else is going to happen if there were more pages to the book. However, I came across this article in which Gillian Flynn talked about the reasons she made the ending that way (Warning: do not open the article if you haven't read the book, btw), and I think I agree with her opinion on that matter. In the end, I think the twisted messed up ending represents the overall book perfectly.
"We complete each other in the nastiest, ugliest possible way."
"I was told love should be unconditional. That's the rule, everyone says so. But if love has no boundaries, no limits, no conditions, why should anyone try to do the right thing ever? If I know I am loved no matter what, where is the challenge?"
Overall, the struggle I had in the beginning of the book was all worth it in the end. The thrill, anxiety, and horror made me sink deeper and deeper into the story, keeping me curious about what's going to happen to all these characters. It's like I never know what's going to happen next and who's going to show up with a surprising revelation. This book really played with my mind: dragged me to believe a side of the story, only to reveal more and more twist as the story goes. And I think that's absolutely brilliant. I will definitely try reading more of Gillian Flynn's books in the future. But for now, I need to read something light to ease the tense.
"But I know I'll never sleep again.... It's like sleeping with a spider."
For those who haven't known already, this book is adapted into a movie (one of the reasons why I started reading the book) and was released on October 3rd, 2014. I'm really anticipating the movie, and will watch it as soon as I can find it—because the trailer looks promising. by.stefaniesugia♥ .
ada rumor-rumor kayaknya ga masuk indo filmnya nih padahal ceritanya bagus! btw baca review-nya kak stef jadi pengen re-read deh:)) nice review!


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All parties have 14 days to file written objections before the judge rules.
A federal suit trying to influence the Morehouse Parish School Board could be dismissed if the judge acts on the magistrate judge's report and recommendation.
On Monday, federal Magistrate Judge Karen Hayes filed an update in Bradford vs. Morehouse Parish School Board et al.
Hayes noted that the Rev. Charles Bradford, who filed the case and represents himself, failed to show how he was personally affected by the closure of two elementary schools in Morehouse Parish.
Bradford argued through an original and amended petition that the closures would lead to overcrowding, increased segregation, create longer travel times for students and potentially cause the spread of Hepatitis A.
He also accused former board member Chip Rawls of living outside his district while continuing to vote and alleged that board attorney Steve Katz committed a criminal act by allowing it to continue.
While Bradford is the grandfather to students who attended Morehouse schools and members of his church work for the district, Hayes noted in the the report that he did not show how either he was personally affected or how his grandchildren and congregants could argue for themselves in court.
Bradford initially filed the suit in November and requested a temporary order that would prevent MPSB from voting to close two schools as part of an overall reduction in force.
The judge denied that request, and the board approved the closure of H.V. Adams Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary in December. The schools were closed over Christmas break, and the district re-opened with consolidated campuses in January.
In both his original and amended complaints, Bradford asked the court to force MPSB to create a committee that would decide what action was in the children's best interests.
Hayes noted that a committee also could decide to close schools, so the relief he requested was unlikely to fix the unlawful acts he alleged.
Bradford included Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 5 representative Gary Jones and John White, the Louisiana superintendent of education, in his suit. He also ultimately named all members of MPSB who were serving in 2018 and board attorney Steve Katz.
Hayes noted that state law gives school board the ability to decide how many schools should be open and how many teachers should be employed, so BESE and the Department of Education had no say in this instance.
All the defendants asked the court to dismiss the suit based on lack of standing and failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Hayes recommends that the motions to dismiss be granted and the case be dismissed without prejudice.
The case will not be dismissed until a judge makes a ruling.
All parties have 14 days to file written objections for the judge to consider, and all parties have another 14 days to respond to any objections raised.

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The Sleepyhead Deluxe is an incredible piece of baby kit that was designed with co-sleeping in mind, but it works a treat for non co-sleepers too. It cocoons your baby by creating a womb-like environment around them.
The Sleepyhead can be used anywhere in your house and then gently moved around without disturbing the little snoozer.
It really comes into its own when you’re away from home, as you will be taking a familiar sleeping situation with you, which should help when you’ve made the bold move to temporarily up sticks.
It also makes the transition from crib to cot (or your bed to cot) much easier, as you simply move the pod and they’re none the wiser (in theory).
There are other cheaper pods out there, but having tested many of them, the Sleepyhead is a cut above due to its durability and ergonomics – a pod is more than just a changing mat with bumpers!
If you think your baby is on the large side, go for the Sleepyhead Grand Pod, which sees them through from 8 months onwards.
This discussion on Mumsnet nails how we feel about the Sleepyhead. The Babymoov Cosydream is also mentioned in there, which we personally found to have a few issues (see below).
READ THE PROS AND CONS BELOW.
NB: The Sleepyhead Deluxe is cheapest on Amazon and at John Lewis for £120.
+ The Sleepyhead Deluxe creates a cocoon-like environment, helping them feel safe and secure, therefore aiding sleep.
+ Its biggest cheapest competitor, the Babymoov Cosydream, has a textured mesh base which we found irritated the baby’s head, and a detachable foot area, which kept being kicked off in the night. The Sleepyhead Deluxe is smooth and all one piece.
+ It’s light and incredibly easy to move around with a baby in it.
+ It’s great for sleeping away from home, as it (and all its sleepy advantages) easily goes with you.
+ It’s spot on for tummy time as you can prop your baby up on the bumper and give those little neck muscles a bit of a workout.
+ The Sleepyhead Deluxe fits in most cribs and cots (always best to check your dimensions though).
+ The materials used in the Sleepyhead Deluxe are breathable and hygienic – it has anti-dust mite, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and is free of any harmful substances. The Sleepyhead Deluxe’s safety is not an issue – they claim it has ‘been tested above and beyond any other baby sleeping product out there’.
+ The cover is also removable and machine washable, but you can buy a spare cover in case of emergencies (although be warned the cover is quite tricky to get back on). And for those wanting something beyond plain white, it comes in a range of colours and patterns too.
– The Sleepyhead Deluxe is billed as being suitable for babies up to 8 months, but it’s not huge and some users have found that at half this age their baby is big for it. But fear not, there is also a ‘Grand Pod’ which goes from 8 months to 3 years, so depending on the size of your baby it may be better err on the side of caution and go for this bigger Sleepyhead.
– Whilst we never found this, a handful of users have had a breaking issue with the zip that’s used to remove the Sleepyhead cover.
The Sleepyhead can be a life-saver – we and countless other parents who are enthusiastic sleepers found the benefit from day one and could see the comfort it provided to the tiny one. Yes, it’s a bit of a pricey piece of kit, but cheaper alternatives just aren’t up to the job in our opinion. it’s better to fork out now than to wait until you’re ready to sell an internal organ just to get a good night’s sleep.
Category: Top five baby sleep aids 2017 Tags: Sleep Essentials, Sleepyhead Deluxe Portable Baby Pod Brand: Sleepyhead.


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Students now have a seamless path to a four-year degree that leads through Somerset Community College and Western Kentucky University.
SCC President Jo Marshall (left) and WKU President Gary Ransdell shake hands after signing a joint admissions agreement July 31 in Somerset.
SCC and WKU today signed a joint admissions agreement that will give students access to a full range of resources at both schools and create a smoother transfer process. The agreement was signed by SCC President Jo Marshall and WKU President Gary Ransdell at SCCs Harold Rogers Student Commons.
Planning, developing and aligning instructional programs at the undergraduate level.
Our students always have been and always will be our first priority, said SCC President and CEO Dr. Jo Marshall. This agreement with Western Kentucky University will help our students easily transition to a four-year university to reach their goals and obtain their degrees. We are excited about this partnership and know our students will ultimately benefit from this agreement.
This program will provide the best of both institutions to students while allowing them to complete their associates degree at SCC and then continue their education at WKU, Dr. Ransdell said. SCC students who are jointly admitted will be on track to complete a four-year degree from the first day and can begin to take advantage of student services and activities that are available to all WKU students, including academic advising.
This is the seventh joint admissions agreement between WKU and a school in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. WKU also has agreements with Owensboro Community and Technical College, Madisonville Community College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Bowling Green Technical College and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.
More than 970 students have been admitted into the joint admissions programs since the first ones began in 2009.
Education is vital to the economic prosperity of the region, Dr. Ransdell continued. By working together, we can continue to help meet the higher education needs in this region and in the Commonwealth.


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Each summer Streamside assembles a team to reach children, teens and families from urban environments. The summer begins in mid-June with 10 days of training and extends to the end of July.
The biggest need is for adult cabin counselors/skill activity instructors to supervise, teach and minister to campers spiritually. In addition, a safe and successful summer requires specialty staff such as lifeguards, medical personnel, technology and media crew, musicians, worship leaders, Bible teachers and program specialists.
Streamside staff members who commit to the entire summer outreach program receive compensation. There are a limited number of extended stay options for the month of August.
Interested? If so, please pray about it then complete our Online Staff Application by going to our web site at www.streamside.org. If you have any questions or just want to chat about camp, please feel free to contact Craig at (570) 629-1902 or staff@streamside.org.


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Summertime offers so many wonderful pleasures and for many people, myself included, blueberries are among those at the top of the list. I could eat them three times a day – prepared differently or just naked. Even plain, these spectacular little colourful berries are definitely a tasty treat. And, as an added bonus, they have so much scientific research backing their powerful disease-fighting effects. Researchers are investigating a multitude of benefits including their potential defense against certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, urinary tract infections and weight gain. You have to wonder if there’s anything that these berries don’t protect against.
For a mere 80 calories per cup, blueberries offer almost four grams of fibre along with a range of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and potassium. But it’s their pigments, called anthocyanins, that are at the centre of much investigation.
Unlike some research on various compounds which requires ridiculously large amounts of a food to be consumed in order to achieve any disease-fighting effects, investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center point to consuming just one cup a day to prevent cell damage – the type that can lead to cancer. They suggest the abundant antioxidants in blueberries offer protection against free radical damage to cells which can be the first step in cancer development.
Other research has zeroed in on more of the blueberry’s actions in fighting various cancers. For example, California scientists found that blueberries slowed the growth of a certain type of breast cancer as well metastasis – the spread of these cancer cells to other parts of the body.
If these benefits aren’t enough to make you rush out to buy some, consider the blueberry’s anti-inflammatory action. This contributes not only to the berry’s ability to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, but also plays a powerful role in protecting cognitive function in the brain. The anti-inflammatory potential along with antioxidants have given blueberries a stellar reputation as a weapon against Alzheimer’s disease.
Blueberries, just like their well-known berry cousin the cranberry, also deserve accolades in promoting urinary tract health. The purple berries contain the same phytochemicals as cranberries which research shows offers advantages for those who regularly contract these types of infections.
While products such as blueberry juice do offer some of the same benefits, they’re missing some vital nutrients such as fibre. At the same time, they often have unwanted ingredients, like sugar, added. The real problem with these offerings is that, simply put, they’re not the entire package. Whole blueberries contain a wide range of compounds which may have a synergistic or additive effect in defending against disease. Remove one component and who knows just how powerful the remainder may be.
You might be wondering whether the cultivated or the smaller more intensely coloured wild blueberry offers the most health benefits and this remains a hotly debated subject. But the late Dr. James Joseph, one of the foremost blueberry researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, who had spent more than a decade investigating their benefits, suggested, that for maximum benefit, both wild and cultivated be consumed. He pointed to the fact that they had different nutritional perks.
While fresh local blueberries are only available at this time of year, you can reap their diverse health benefits by going for frozen or dried all year long. If you’re lucky enough to come across baskets of berries, freeze your own. Simply wash them gently, pat them dry and then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once they’re frozen solid, pack them into containers to use later in muffins and crisps, for example, as well as in smoothies, as a topping for yogurt or cereal or in a fruit salad.
When baking using frozen berries, it’s best to use them right from the freezer. But for a topping or in a fruit salad, defrost them first. You can keep a jar of defrosted blueberries on hand in the refrigerator for regular use. Be sure to include both the berries and the liquid from the container to reap all the benefits.
Dried blueberries are also a convenient way to get the berry’s goodness but because they’re so yummy, it’s easy to overdo portions. Two tablespoons of the dried version correspond to about one cup of fresh ones.
Instead of fat-laden pie made with a white flour crust, go for top notch nutrition by making a crisp using oats, nuts and cinnamon in the topping. Keep some of the topping on hand in the freezer and between frozen blueberries and your topping, you can throw together a crisp in a flash.
Use dried blueberries as you would use raisins in cookies, muffins and other baked goods.
A salad of dark leafy greens such as a spring mix, spinach or arugula, topped with soft goat cheese and fresh or dried blueberries and dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette can be a tasty dinner starter or a main course at lunch.
Blueberries are also great in other savoury dishes. Use them to sauce grilled chicken or as an addition to a grain pilaf. Check out the recipes at wildblueberries.com.
At this time of year, fresh blueberries topped with plain low-fat Greek yogurt and a touch of honey is as simple as you can get. It’s also delicious and refreshing to boot.
What are your favourite ways to eat blueberries? Share in the comments below!
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text: Deadline reports that Matt Damon has signed on to star in Alexander Payne’s next film, Downsizing. Not much is known about the project thus far except that the story, written by Payne and his Sideways co-writer Jim Taylor, is “a social satire in which a guy realizes he would have a better life if he were to shrink himself.” (Presumably “shrinking” is meant in the business sense, not in the literal sense, although Alexander Payne’s take on Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves would be a fun footnote in cinema history.) Damon previously played a comedic corporate type in Steven Soderbergh’s The Informant!, and Payne’s movies have a tendency to be nominated for tons of awards, so passing up Zhang Yimou’s Great Wall Of China movie for this one—a consequence Deadline claims is inevitable—may be a wise choice. As for Damon’s many other projects, maybe Matt Damon has access to cloning technology the rest of us can only dream of. You don’t know what Matt Damon’s life is like.


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