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The Streamline Sofa by Eilersen is a highly customisable sofa that doesn’t skimp on comfort. It is an everyday sofa that sports the simplicity that is known in the classics. The Scandinavian sofa is built with a solid wood frame for a firm and study support, on a spring seat base covered with a polyurethane foam and topped with a pre-compressed fibre-filled wrap. Back cushioning is filled with 100% down feather and small duck feathers are sewn into a ribbed, featherproof cambric casing. We recommend regular fluffing-up and airing to retain the feather cushions’ appearance and shape. The Safari Lounge Chair with slender lines afford the optimum contrast to a large sofa and compliments the streamline sofa really well in the living room.
Our Streamline sofa can be customised in fabric or leather upholstery. The fabric also comes in a variety of smooth or coarsely woven textiles in 18 shades – classic or modern colours. Don’t worry because we’ve got you covered! Do note that all Eilersen sofa covers are removable, making cleaning and maintaining them a much easier chore.
The Streamline is a modular sofa that can be purchased in many sizes and configurations: 2 Seater sofa, 3 Seater Sofa, 4 Seater Sofa and above and L Shaped Sofa.
Want something with a little more back support? The Streamline Sofa’s sister design, the Streamline Highback Sofa sports a similar clean look with round edges that gives it a more feminine feeling. You get more back support and customisable options with purchase of accessories such as a headrest.
Eilersen, established in 1895 strives to create the best possible – unique and ultimate upholstery quality sofa or product. Many of their sofas have been known as “state of the art” for their Danish Craftsmanship and quality materials.
There is a 5-year guarantee covering the frame, spring and cushion fillings. All materials used to create this designer sofa are non-toxic and safe.
If you would like to shop around and check out the many designer furniture we have, we provide a great selection of Living Room Furniture including Coffee and Side tables, Lounge Chairs and so much more!
Jens Juul Eilersen is a 3rd generation Danish designer who has a passionate interest in the objectives and proportions. Since taking over his family’s business in the 1960s, he has gone on to design some of the most known contemporary luxury sofas.


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Top quality embroidered LDS Temple Handkerchiefs of the Vancouver, British Columbia Temple.
Temple embroidered on hankie with crocheted edges, same hankies carried at Mormon Handicraft.
Temple embroidered on plain hankie that are carried by LDS distribution services.

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text: Nearly four years after parting ways in the midst of March 2008's much-publicized domestic violence case, Rihanna has come together with former boyfriend and abuser Chris Brown on a new single, leaving fans everywhere wondering, what does it mean? My guess is “nothing”--it's just two pop heavyweights coming together to make a hit—though the Terius Nash-penned record seems designed for the express purpose of encouraging speculation. The full-length version of a cut included on RiRi's latest LP as a truncated interlude, Birthday Cake (Remix) finds Dance (A$$) producers Da Internz serving up a hypnotic synth-handclap backdrop for verses dripping with double (and single) entendres. While the headliner plays it relatively coy (“It's not even my birthday, but he wanna lick the icing off.”), Breezy gets straight to the point: “Girl I wanna f*ck you right now / been a long time, I been missin' your body.” Is this freaky selection appealing enough to rise above the gossip and controversy? Debate away. Whatever your take, you can hear the album version of Birthday Cake and much more on Rihanna's Talk That Talk LP, available in stores and online as of November 2011.

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The next step in the progression toward full blown deflation is emerging. Psychologists who treat the neurotic upper middle class are reporting widespread fee reductions in an attempt to maintain a client base. Even corporate lawyers whose own mothers are afraid to call them lest they be billed for the hours are shifting to offering clients discounted flat fee plans. Their mothers still get billed.
The consumer price index has shown the first year to year decline since 1955 but prices can move up and down and not actually reflect inflation or deflation. The actual cost of things depends on real world events like the availability of oil. Of course the price of oil has everything to do with market manipulation and the criminality of that is another issue. Cut backs in things like eating out or not buying a new BMW creates job cuts but not deflation. But once people start cutting wages and especially service fees you can see that deflation is setting in.
True inflation or deflation has to do with the management of money supply. To much debt creation is what causes inflation. When huge, unrealistic debt loads can no longer be maintained the money supply gets out of control and starts to collapse. This is deflation and is what defines a Great Depression. Deflation causes the collapse of the entire debt load since the reduction in cash flow makes paying interest and principle impossible. The cash flow crisis then spreads throughout the system dragging down people and businesses who aren’t in debt as well.
So you see, lawyers are like the canary in the coal mine or the shark in the fish tank (well you get the idea). Money needs to be injected into the system from the bottom, not the top. It has to be used to create an actual economy and not just more paper on a bank balance sheet. If enough lawyers can’t make the payments on their Mercedes we might get some action.

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In April Maxim Salomatin translated the Model for a 21st Century Newsroom series into Russian. Now Mauro Accurso has translated it into Spanish. All 6 parts, which make up around 10,000 or so words. It’s an incredible feat, and I’m enormously grateful.
This entry was posted in online journalism and tagged 21st century newsroom, Mauro Accurso, Spain, spanish, Spanish Press Association, translation on November 11, 2009 by Paul Bradshaw.

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Do you have one appliance you can not live without? I do! It’s my KitchenAid Mixer. It has it’s own spot up ON the counter. Every other appliance is put away — hidden. My KitchenAid gets used often and I love it!
Isn’t she pretty? She makes good time of mixing up cookie dough. It is that time of year after all. Christmas is coming and I have been busy making those treats that the family loves! It is so handy to have an assortment frozen goodies ready to go!
This is a new favorite cookie recipe that I spotted on Pinterest that linked to a recipe on Food.com. I read the comments first and adjusted as per the most popular suggestions. Happy they were a hit with the little ones. I was not sure how they would react to the cardamon flavour. This cookie really does freeze well.
Place on cookie sheet and with the bottom of a small glass, dipped in the sugar, press the cookie to 1/2″ thickness. Press a couple of almond slices into each cookie (use more if you like).
Have cookies at least a 1/2″ apart.
Oh wow! These look super delish. I will have to try this out this holiday season!
I love Christmas cookies. Baking cookies always make me think of the holidays. Pinned it.
I WISH I had a KitchenAid Mixer! I have to mix everything by hand… and it’s a pain. These cookies look great!
I have a stand mixer and love it as well. Makes christmas baking so much easier. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I am looking forward to starting my Christmas baking soon too!
I think I am going to make these for a cookie exchange. They just sound so delightful!
These sound amazing! I adore cardamom and I love cookies, so these would make me one happy girl! I’ll be bookmarking this page to make these next Christmas! Thanks!
If I had a KitchenAid mixer my house would forever smell of freshly baked cookies…! These look so wonderful!
These cookies look delicious. I really wish I had a mixer. I love baking breads and rolls and would love it if I could just knead the dough in a mixer.
I love cardamom! I’ve never had it in cookies before. I”ll have to try this!

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Incisive Media’s Post Magazine scored a double victory at this week’s prestigious Headlinemoney Awards in London.
Callum pipped colleague Katie Mariner (pictured above right, Reporter on Post, to the prize. A year after winning the Rising Star (B2B) award at the same event, she was highly commended in the General Insurance journalist category.
Jonathan Swift, the insurance division content director, commented: “Callum was a worthy winner in the GI journalist category for his sterling work both in print and increasingly online where he has broken exclusives such as Markerstudy’s acquisition of the Chaucer personal lines business, as well as his high-profile success with the Hester interview and follow-ups.


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F9 is a wireless router that helps you quickly set up wired and wireless internet connections at home. It boasts four external antennas and offers a wireless transmission rate of as high as 600 Mbps.
F9 Beamforming+ enhances the Wi-Fi range and stability.
When you forget the broadband account and password, you can use the Broadband Account & Password Migration Function to copy the old router's broadband account and password directly to the F9.
Tenda F9 supports Smartphone APP remote management, you can manage your device at anytime and anywhere.

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7 Nov Filed under 2016, All, Built Project, Community, Exhibition, Strategic Planning, Toolkit. Tagged affordable, architecture, co-design, community, construction, london, manual, residential, self-build.	Bookmark the permalink.
RUSS Live is a collaborative project between Rural Urban Synthesis Society, Architype and Sheffield School of Architecture.
RUSS is a community land trust who aim to seek an answer to the housing crisis by providing affordable self-build mass housing at an urban scale. We worked alongside their appointed architects on their affordable and sustainable self-build housing project in London. They have employed Architype to design their housing scheme of 37 dwellings.
The RUSS self-build model allows reduced housing costs in exchange for Sweat Equity, and ensures homes remain affordable. The residents are keen to gain new skills and be as involved as possible in the construction of their own homes. It also allows residents to be part of the design process. The Live Project aims to research self-build construction methods and make these tangible and accessible to the future residents of Church Grove.
Architype’s design proposal deals with the many constraints of the site to form a ribbon of 4 storey plots, which are split into bays for each dwelling. We have been working alongside them to provide research, and design self-build construction methods for a mass housing scale. These outputs are designed to be used as educational tools for future RUSS community led housing workshops.
Architype used participatory events with the residents for their co-design process. The design menus produced from these events, as well as meetings with Tim (the residents’ representative) have informed our brief, and later our design decisions. The main principles we took away from these design menus were that whatever we design has to be affordable, accessible and sustainable.
As a team we decided to explore an option where the initial structural frame was built by a contractor, providing a sheltered environment that could be handed over to the residents to complete. Once handed over it allowed the self builders to work together on various elements and stages of the project.
We decided to design an insulated infill panels system that would enable the residents to build the front and rear elevations of their homes. We focused on a single bay to design a modular system that could be adapted and repeated across the site.
The need for construction to be possible in small groups in order for it to fit in around people’s working lives.
The use of standard materials and careful design to minimise cost and waste.
The simplicity of construction so people with no training can build it.
An extensive set of outputs has been produced that balance the interests of all stakeholders. These are a resource for now and the future.
We created a pack of five documents, each containing a different element of our research and design. From analysis of the project, and precedent and material research to strategic construction proposals and a step-by-step construction manual.
Further to our written outputs we have proposed a series of legacy projects. These are engaging activities for the next stages of the co-design process. These will help the residents to understand and interact with the design development of the homes they are going to build. RUSS can use the following outcomes in their co-design workshops with residents to further discuss the building design.
The 1:1 panel model is a prototype to understand the process of construction and inform our assembly guide.
The 1:20 model is a multi-use tool for educational purposes, gaining funding and façade design.
And a 1:500 site model explores massing and phasing options, and the relationship with the wider built community.
Through our involvement we have provided a depth of research into the possibilities for the building and management of Church Grove that could be adopted and developed to provide the RUSS standard of self-built mass housing construction.

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text: Haase et al. (2000) Magmatism during extension of the lithosphere: geochemical constraints from lavas of the Shaban Deep, northern Red Sea. Chemical Geology 166: 225-239.

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May require careful socialisation to prevent or reduce fear-based defensive behaviours.
Also known as Chart Polski, the Polish Greyhound is from exactly where you’d think. Conventional wisdom says it’s been in Poland since the 13th century, in fact.
Back then, it would have been used to hunt game in packs. Quarry would have included deer, wolves and foxes but especially ‘bustards’ (a large Polish bird). The Polish Greyhound’s speed would have been absolutely essential, as they would have had to keep up with men on horseback during the hunt.
During communism, these dogs were associated with the nobility, and targeted by the government, nearly eradicating them.
Luckily, however, some were still used to hunt game secretly. And, so instead of facing their final curtain, these brave and loyal dogs survived the Iron Curtain – and still very much thrive today.


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Born in lower Romagna. His family was amongst the most ancient and noble of the families of Lugo, and by tradition deeply Catholic.
When Pope Pius IX made his only journey to Romagna (1857), he stayed at Lugo at the family palace. This intense religious faith was an element which strongly characterized the whole life of Gregorio. Completing privately his high school studies at only sixteen years of age he enrolled on the course of philosophy-mathematics at Rome University (1869). The following year the Papal State fell and so Gregorio was called by his father to the city of his birth, Lugo. Subsequently he attended courses at Bologna, but after only one year he enrolled at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa.
Ricci Curbastro received many honours for his contributions.
↑ James, George Oscar (1899). "Review: Lezioni sulla Teoria delle Superficie, by Gregorio Ricci" (PDF). Bull. Amer. Math. Soc. 7 (8): 359–360. doi:10.1090/s0002-9904-1901-00816-6.

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Classic doormat There are 7 products.
Classic doormat, simple surface, all materials.
Mat COCO quality for use in homes, businesses and public buildings. Other doormats in standard dimensions in stock to see on This page or pack frame + mat on This page.
-Mat 100% fibreglass polyamide.-On flexible pvc back.-Thickness of approximately 8mm. -The mats are available in different colours: Black, Brown, Beige, grey, red, blue.
100% coir doormat. PVC back to about 4mm. Color coco natural or colored. SALE per roll of 24 m².
-Black rubber doormat. -Surface honeycomb. -Black color. -Background Open or closed. -Thickness: 18 or 23mm. -Also for the outside employment.

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There is no better way to see everything Jaco, Puntarenas has to offer than by getting behind the wheel of your National rental car. Stop wasting your vacation waiting on the bus, or wasting money here and there with ride-shares or taxis. Having your own vehicle allows you to go to the sites you want to see the most, whenever you want. Make your upcoming vacation to Costa Rica even better with a National rental car.
With everything to do in and around the Jaco, Puntarenas area, you'll want to take in more than the block your hotel is on during your visit. Whether you have to try the bistro that has gotten fantastic reviews across town or try some of the local favorites, you'll need your own set of wheels to see as much as you can while on your trip. No matter what you end up doing in Jaco, Puntarenas, if you want to get the most from your trip, having your auto is key.
Founded by two dozen independent car rental agents in 1947, National has grown from 60 locations in the United States to over 2,000 international locations. National offers everything compact to SUVs, allowing you to choose the ideal car for your next vacation.
How do I get a Jaco, Puntarenas National rental car at a great rate?
We strive to get you the best rates, no matter when you book. But getting your car ahead of your visit can help you save even more. Make sure to keep the car under one driver's name and check the mileage policy to avoid any surprise fees.
What do I need have with me when I pick up my car rental in Jaco, Puntarenas?
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Jaco, Puntarenas?
National's minimum age to rent a car in Jaco, Puntarenas is 21. Some rentals, especially higher category vehicles (luxury, SUVs, etc.), may have an additional fee if you are under 25. Make sure to check National's policies to determine if there is an additional cost before you book.
Is there a particular car I should get for my trip to Jaco, Puntarenas?
That depends on your needs and what activities you want to do in Jaco, Puntarenas. Compact or economy automobiles are easier to park and ideal for short commutes. If you are traveling with coworkers, then a SUV or a sedan is going to have enough room for all of you and provide a more comfortable ride on longer trips. Those looking for a bit of luxury on their Jaco, Puntarenas getaway can choose the premium category to get a car like a Mercedes C-Class or Cadillac XTS or similar.
In Costa Rica you do need to have insurance before you rent a car from National. Although many of the major card issuers, like American Express or MasterCard, give some coverage, there are usually restrictions. For example, you may not be covered if you book a luxury or larger vehicle. Make sure to check credit card issuer's policy before you decide. Additionally, as a U.S. citizen, you can also purchase Collision Damage Coverage through CarRentals.com at checkout.
National requires a deposit when you reserve your rental car. National will block the deposit on your credit once you reserve your rental for your trip to Jaco, Puntarenas. Please be aware that the deposit can vary greatly based on the make and model of the vehicle.
We suggest a full tank policy. You pick up your National rental with full tank, and you should bring it back it with a full tank of gas. To avoid any added expenses, it is best to fill up your tank before you bring the car back to National. Stations near airports or car rental places tend to have higher prices.
Jaco, Puntarenas certainly has its charms, but you may want to hit the road after you've checked off all the activities in Jaco, Puntarenas.
Does National offer one-way rentals in Jaco, Puntarenas?
National offers one-way rentals in most cases. You may find it easier to return your rental at a different National. However, there may be an additional charge when you choose one-way.
With so much to do and see in Jaco, Puntarenas, having access to your own vehicle lets you explore at your own pace. When you are ready to explore more of Costa Rica, you can drive when you like, without having to coordinate a ride-share or wait for the bus.
Before you head out of town, book your National Jaco, Puntarenas rent-a-car and visit all the must-do activities at your own pace. Reserve through CarRentals.com and speed along the streets in Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

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Volcano Disaster is about a boy and a girl named Tom and Betsy. They are working together on a school project about the explosion of Mount St. Helens in 1940. Tom finds an invention of his dead grandfather, a backpack that is a time machine! Betsy and Tom put themselves back into time to Mt. St. Helens right before the explosion.
Everything is going great and it looks like they are going to have a best project in the class. But they have one slight problem; they need a picture of their neighborhood in order to travel back to it.
Peg Kehret Books Note: the views expressed here are only those of the reviewer(s).

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Pennsylvania Gravity Railroad passenger car, circa 1895.
Gravity railroads preceded steam locomotives in commercial application by about a decade. The term refers to cars moving along wood and iron tracks, descending by the forces of gravity and switching back, or returning, by a cable or pulley system. Naturally, gravity railroads used no motive power on their descent; gravity pulled cars down inclined planes. They were used most notably in the transportation of anthracite coal from northeastern Pennsylvania mountaintops. Initially, horses or mules powered the return trip up the various summits. Later, steam engines fired the system. The earliest gravity railroads had single tracks, which limited traffic, and rope or hemp cables that broke frequently. Over time, engineers learned to employ parallel tracks and steel suspension cables that proved far more durable.
The success of the earliest gravity railroads - the Lehigh Canal Company's Switchback and the D&H's gravity railroad - convinced the Pennsylvania Coal Co. to create a gravity operation at Paupack Eddy (Hawley) and Port Griffith (Pittston). The 47-mile route made it possible to ship Pennsylvania Coal Company's anthracite directly from its mines to Delaware and Hudson Canal, and ultimately to New York markets.
The Pennsylvania Gravity line eventually gave way to the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad, which not only shipped coal but also carried passengers.


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"I want to go back to the streets," Grace Njeri said. "This is not where we should be."
"Mother, you can't say that," replied Shiko, Grace's ten-year-old daughter. "We have just been given another chance in life."
Her daughter was lecturing her again, Grace realized. Her wiser-than-her-years daughter. Ten but going twenty. She really wished she could be a good mother.
Grace missed the streets – sniffing coke, taking brown sugar, smoking pot, and living a carefree life.
"I don't like this home. We should go back to where we came from. We were free out there. No one told us when to sleep and wake up, to wash clothes, or what to do."
"But mom, they said they would take us to school, pay the fees and give us jobs. I want to go to school, mommy."
"School?" Grace smiled with genuine amusement. "Hii serikali ya Kibaki ni bure kabisa (President Kibaki's government is good-for-nothing). Do you think they will do that? People like us don't go to school. We are outcasts, cursed. For how long do I have to tell you?"
"But that's what they told us when they brought us to this home."
"Shiko, my dear. Don't you know that they just wanted to clean their streets? We are a menace."
Shiko, the smart street kid, stared at her mother in bewilderment. Though she used to sneak to go to school, her mother always told her that she was not like other kids. She smoked pot, sniffed glue; coke, crack and acid were her ice-cream and candies. That's why she was different.
"Mi nataka kwenda shulee (I want to go to school)..."
Grace felt like smothering her daughter.
"Kibaki brought free primary education," Grace told her daughter. "Got to school if you want lakini usiniitishe kitu. (Don't ask me for anything)."


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Evergreen, CO – April 12, 2018, Clean Trails today announced a partnership with FlipRocks the Extreme Flip Flop Company, to promote environmental stewardship. As part of the alliance, FlipRocks is providing discounts to Clean Trails members and also making a donation to the Clean Trails cause for every pair of Extreme Flip Flops sold to members.
Clean Trails is a non-profit organization founded by Steve Jewett and Bill Willoughby that’s created a nation-wide alliance of trail stewards that educate and encourage visitors to take responsibility for their and others’ actions. More than 1.5 million hikers, bikers, skiers, snow boarders and outdoor enthusiasts are Clean Trails members. The organization promotes national awareness for eliminating litter and waste on trails, parks and wild spaces through educational programs, national outreach, and partnerships with selected manufacturers of outdoor equipment.
FlipRocks has designed a new class of outdoor footwear with the introduction of the Extreme Flip Flop which provides an unmatched balance of comfort, protection and support. FlipRocks feature removable and replaceable GripToeNite gripping pads that provide traction for any outdoor environment. The most popular pads include: the Timberline gripping pad, which features all–around tread for hiking and daily use. The Water Trekker gripping pad incorporates stainless steel spikes to provide additional traction for river fishing, surfcasting or for any environment where superior traction is required. The Marine Sportsman pad is a felt–bottomed tread created for kayakers and boaters. Additional treads are available, and customers can view these options online at fliprocks.com.
Between now and National Clean Up Day in September, Clean Trails members are encouraged to visit www.fliprocks.com, where they can enter Promo Code CLEAN2018 to receive a discount on a pair of FlipRocks Extreme Flip Flops with Interchangeable Gripping Soles. This promo code will also trigger a FlipRocks donation to Clean Trails.
The FlipRocks’ design has created a new class of outdoor footwear, with the most durable, flexible and technologically advanced flip flop on the market. Once FlipRocks’ treads wear down, they can be replaced with new treads-of-choice that will last for several seasons – effectively making FlipRocks the last pair of flip flops that an outdoor enthusiast will ever need to buy. The FlipRocks elevated toe guard protects the most vulnerable part of the foot, and the removable and adjustable comfort strap provides additional support in any outdoor environment.
For additional information on FlipRocks, please visit: https://youtu.be/rkyze50ODHA, or www.fliprocks.com.

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ACCELERATE YOUR GOALS WITH OUR EXPERTISE.
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Speedwell deliver expertise in business analysis, digital strategy and enterprise-grade web & mobile development. As your digital partner we collaborate closely with your IT and business departments to boost your productivity and profitability through the delivery of integrated solutions.
Streamline and automate your business processes with solutions that meet the unique needs of your business, integrate with existing systems, & scale as you grow.
Realise the digital potential of your marketing strategy with information-driven platforms that enable you to connect with your customers in unique and personalised ways.
Increase efficiency within your business by successfully integrating your devices and platforms in a fast and cost effective manner that is seamless to the end-user.
Regain control of troubled IT projects and the confidence of your stakeholders by quickly getting the scope, schedule and/or budget back on track for success.
A successful eBusiness project is the result of co-ordinating many different skills and activities, from thinking about your business to launching and maintaining the solution.
All our solutions are developed using a proven seven-stage quality process. We work with you to accurately define deliverables such as specifications, timelines and budgets. This means a smoother development process and a superior result.
A bold vision to transform the Mental Health Gateway to become an engine of social change was achieved with a cutting edge, mobile responsive website.
Allianz’s various platforms, end-users and intermediaries process thousands of policies, payments and claims across the entire travel and travel insurance industry.
Brisbane Airport Corporation needed an app that would give travellers greater efficiency in managing their travel to Brisbane, and have multi-lingual capabilities to cater for the Asia market.
Prowler Proof’s refreshed, modern website provides an easy to use interface that has user experience and responsive design at the core of the creative process.
each presenting a unique story in their digital evolution.
Achieve significant cost reductions and increased efficiencies using electronic board papers and collaboration tools.
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Amor Artis is an elite chamber chorus dedicated to illuminating the relationship between Renaissance, Baroque, and Contemporary music.
The Amor Artis Chorus and Orchestra has been one of New York's beloved institutions for more than fifty years. It gained renown as a pioneer of the early music revival in the United States and for performing Baroque masterworks in period-instrument style. It has performed and recorded a great range of standard and lesser-known repertoire, and has premiered many important works for New York audiences. It commissions new pieces and revives old ones.
Amor Artis has issued more than fifty recordings, spanning works of five centuries, and has won five Record-of-the-Year awards from Stereo Review. It has recorded on seven labels, including its own Amor Artis Edition, and has performed in the city’s most important concert halls. Under its founder, Johannes Somary, it issued the first recordings ever of Handel’s oratorios Theodora and Jephtha and was the first group in New York to perform Bach’s Mass in B minor with a period-instrument orchestra. It has toured Europe many times and performed in more than twenty countries. It has also served as the choir in residence for three prominent Manhattan churches.
Amor Artis has always given wide scope to the meaning of its name—love of art. A single season of concerts is enough to suggest the path-breaking richness of its programming: The group commemorated the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth in a sold-out concert at the Jewish Museum (praised by The New Yorker); performed the first part of the Messiah in a “rush hour” concert at a church near Grand Central Station (praised by The New York Times); and helped celebrate Rossini’s 150th birthday with selections from his best-loved operas—all within the space of a few weeks.
We are an institution New Yorkers look to for solace and meaning. When memorials were held in Yankee Stadium and St. Patrick’s Cathedral after 9/11, Amor Artis was there, making music with renowned musicians from around the world.
Founded with all professional musicians, the Amor Artis Chorus has grown to include both pros and skilled amateurs, united in their devotion to an art that will outlive them. Led by an able young director, Ryan Brandau, they are showing that this devotion—this music—endures beyond any one person. So long as there are people, so long will there be love of art: Amor Artis.


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You don't need to cut out sweets completely to keep your New Year's resolution. Give these classic dessert-inspired yogurt bowls a try.
Layer coffee yogurt with ladyfingers drizzled with amaretto and coffee syrup. Refrigerate overnight to soften. Top with crumbled ladyfingers and more coffee syrup.
Top vanilla yogurt with sliced bananas, chopped salted peanuts and freeze-dried strawberries. Drizzle with hot fudge.
Stir a few drops of rosewater into raspberry yogurt. Top with chopped salted pistachios and crushed palmier cookies. Drizzle with honey.
Top coconut yogurt with mini marshmallows, shredded sweetened coconut and diced tangerine, pineapple and green apple.
Swirl pumpkin butter into vanilla yogurt. Top with crushed gingersnaps.


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Dear bloggers, I bet all of you have a few posts in your draft box that have not yet been published! Well, Alyssa at the blog alyssagoesbang wants to hear about them. I definitely have some sitting around that I’ve been meaning to finish (or start) for ages, and I enjoyed reading other people’s lists too. Here is my list. Which one of these abandoned posts would you like to see me finally publish?
Questions people have asked me about South Africa: When meeting people from all over the world while abroad, there are several questions that come up over and over, and some that can be pretty unique. I have pondered the idea of putting all the questions (and answers) into a blog post.
Lost in Translation: Since I moved to Germany I have been learning German, and I feel like understanding the language has helped me to understand Germans a lot better than I did before, even when they are speaking English, because there are some things that just don’t get translated well. I’ve thought about writing a blog post about some of the things that get “lost in translation” between German and English, and about what it’s like learning German.
Learning a third language in a second language: Since my husband is Czech, i once did an intensive Czech course which was four hours a day from Monday to Friday. The trick about the course was that it was taught in German. Having to translate Czech into German and German into Czech almost made my brain implode, so I thought about writing about that.
German teacher: Still on the language theme, I thought about writing a post about all the different German teachers I’ve had and their different teaching styles and points of view. Mostly for myself so that I don’t forget all my German class experiences one day.
Notes from the farm (series): A few times while staying on my husbands’s family’s farm in Czech republic I’ve had spare time (usually after resting off a huge lunch) and have made notes about our time in the countryside. I always meant to publish these notes with some photos but was usually interrupted at some point during note taking so never finished any off. There are actually three unfinished, unpublished posts on this theme.
Adventures in the Alsace: In early summer (or was it spring?) we caught a night train to France with our bicycles and some friends and did a 4-day cycling trip in the Alsace wine region. It was full of adventures, wine, fairytale-style houses and lovely French countryside. I never finished the post though, and interestingly another blog I read published a post with the same name before I got around to publishing mine (great minds!). So you can read her post here in the meanwhile, it’s very entertaining!
25800 steps: My husband bought one of those wristbands that records your steps, and was very motivated to walk around the following weekend. So we took a long, somewhat random walk around Berlin, and I took photos along the way. His wristband said we did 25800 steps, so I always meant to publish the photos I took that day. Luckily for me he lost interest in the wristband a couple of weeks later.
Shocked! Earlier this year my husband had the misfortune to be electrocuted while changing a lightbulb due to some faulty wiring in the lamp. It was a very scary experience. All I can say is, to be on the safe side always unplug lamps or switch off the power before changing a lightbulb.
Holidays: Last year I took notes on the train when we were traveling to Czech Republic for Christmas. I really liked reading back the notes I made about the train ride, but I never finished the story (the rest of the holidays in Czech Republic and Slovakia, or even the end of the train ride) so I haven’t published it yet. At this rate it will soon be Christmas holidays again. I’m soooo far behind.
Spain notes: Last summer (2015) we took a trip to Seville, Granada and Alhambra and I took lots of notes and even more photos but haven’t managed to put it together yet. Similarly, in 2014 (before I had this blog) we went on a backpacking trip with some Czechs and Slovakians (and one Spaniard) to Galicia, Asturias and Barcelona and I haven’t finished sorting out those photos either. My excuse is that it was too lovely and I took too many photos. At least I managed to sort out the photos from our Canary islands trip.
Which posts would you like to read more of? And which posts are lying unpublished in your own drafts folder?
Learning a third language in a second language…almost tried it but decided not to!
It was very draining! The funny thing is that German (my second language) improved a lot that week!
Yes, I’d like to read about that too! Or the lost in translation one – so many funny things happen when you’re trying to learn a language 🙂 Learning German through my first language almost makes my head implode 🙂 Thanks for the link to my blog and I’m glad you enjoyed the post – it’s such a beautiful part of the world!
Yes, actually there’ve been a few Czech-English lost in translation moments too! I like all your posts 🙂 Alsace is beautiful indeed, I felt like I’d wandered into one of the Shrek movies! The bike ride was a bit of a boot camp though!


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"Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths."
This worksheet's focus on sales tax gives your fifth grader practice with multiplication and decimals.
Teach your kid about a not-so-fun fact of life: shipping fees, and improve his ability to multiply decimals, with this colorful worksheet.
This challenging worksheet is a great way to boost math skills like percentages, money knowledge, and complicated addition.
Can your fifth grader use multiplication to figure out the shipping fees for each word problem?
Students will use the inverse relationship between multiplication and division to complete an area formula in a real-world situation. Use this lesson on its own or as support for the lesson The Case of the Missing Rectangle Side.
Have students show their understanding of various operations within word problems in this lesson! Use this lesson as a standalone lesson or as support for the lesson Mixed Word Problems with RDW Strategy.
Whether it's allowance or a dog-walking business, kids are often looking for ways to earn an extra buck. Tap into that interest with practice that includes calculating tips, sales tax and commission.


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Thoracic vertebra – Kit Ng, Ph.D.
The body is usually taller than they are wide.
The body has four demifacets on each side known as Superior and Inferior costal facets for articulating with the head of rib, except for T1, T10-T12.
Spinous process is long and point inferiorly.
Transverse process contain a Transverse costal facet for ariculating with the tubercle of rib, except for T11-T12.
Articular facets face posteriorly and anteriorly.

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April 24, 2018: Did You Forget To Search For Hidden Treasures?
Every year from 2010 through 2014, we released a Warehouse 23-exclusive pack of Munchkin cards. In 2015, we collected all those cards into a boxed set, Hidden Treasures, because the first couple of expansions were out of print and people were asking how they could find the cards.
It's 2018, and all the stand-alone Warehouse 23 packs are long gone. Hidden Treasures, however, is still around, so all you latecomers don't have to feel like you missed out. And if you order Hidden Treasures from Warehouse 23 right now, you'll get copies of Munchkin Knights and Munchkin Marked For Death as a bonus!


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I've attended a few conferences lately and one of the questions I heard asked by those who are new to to inbound marketing were related the usefulness of an inbound stategy for business-to-consumer (B2C) products and services versus inbound for business-to-business (B2B) products and services.
This got me thinking. Regardless of whether it's for personal use or for company use, a human is making the decision. Shouldn't it be more about the time it takes to make the decision?
This means it’s not likely to go away in the near future, no matter what the naysayers think. But all email campaigns are not created equally.


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Dr. Chase is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents, college-age students, young adults, and adults. She works with adolescents and college-age students struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and problems with academic and social functioning. In this capacity, she provides individual psychotherapy aimed at furthering the development of self-identity, emotional regulation and coping skills, effectively navigating both the social and academic demands of school, and transitioning to college and beyond. To help ensure generalization of therapeutic gains to everyday life, adjunct services may include working with parents, and consultation with other relevant professionals.
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13 distinctive colors wrap around the folder tab. Readable from both sides of the folder.
The first half of the alphabet has a white letter against a colored background. The second half has a white letter and 2 white bars against a colored background.
Clear laminate keeps the labels clean and the colors bright even with frequent handling.
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This lucky little lion found the pot of gold! He is willing to share, but you have to stitch him for the gold coins to appear! Pattern includes instructions for the smiling version, as well as the sober version.
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Home / Excel 2003 Help / Need to sum 3 adjacent values in a row that have the highest value.
Need to sum 3 adjacent values in a row that have the highest value.
I am working on a spreadsheet with annual salaries in a row. For pension purposes I need to create a formula that will search from DY5:FA5 and will automatically find the three CONSECUTIVE years that total the most. Usually this value is the last three as salaries tend to only rise but is there a way of making sure my data is correct.
There are a few ways, but assuming you have Years to head each salary (In row 3)then try this!
THen drag this to the end.
This will return the 3 years of highest consecutive salary, if you have set it up as explained!
Appreciate it Andy. OP I hope this helped! Post back with issues!


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Our Advisory Board consists of distinguished members of the food industry who play an active role in educating industry professionals about the importance of food safety.
Darin Detwiler, Assistant Dean, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies. Lead Faculty for the MS: Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries program.
Debby L. Newslow, President, D. L. Newslow & Associates, Inc.
Robert E. Brackett, Ph.D. is vice president of the Illinois Institute of Technology and director of the Institute for Food Safety and Health. His credentials are the following: Member, International Association for Food Protection; Institute of Food Technologists; American Society for Microbiologists; Sigma Xi (Honor Society for Scientists); Phi Tau Sigma (Honor Society for Food Science and Technology); Phi Beta Delta (Honor Society for International Scholars) Editorial Board Member, Journal of Food Science; Journal of Food Protection Technical Reviewer, Journal of Food Protection; Applied and Environmental Microbiology (past Editorial Board member); Food Technology; Journal of Food Quality; Italian Journal of Food Science; Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry; Food Microbiology; International Journal of Food Microbiology; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; Trends in Food Science and Technology; Emerging and Infectious Diseases; Journal of Food Safety; Journal of Chemical Education.
Karen Everstine is senior manager, scientific affairs with Decernis, which delivers technology-enabled global risk management solutions for product development, compliance, safety, regulatory and market access. She has 15 years of food protection experience, most recently focused on supporting the food industry in their efforts to ensure food authenticity and compliance with the EMA-provisions of FSMA. She is the technical lead for the Food Fraud Database, which is a resource that collects and standardizes relevant food fraud data to support vulnerability assessments. She has previously held both research-based and applied roles in academia, government, and non-profit organizations, and has collaborated with members of the food industry and regulatory agencies on many projects. She received her Ph.D. and MPH from the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota and began her food safety career on “Team D” at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has a strong knowledge of the food regulatory landscape, is highly collaborative, and committed to the development of resources to support food safety and authenticity. She has authored many peer-reviewed journal articles, trade journal pieces, and regularly responds to media requests.
Angela Fernandez is the vice president of retail grocery and foodservice at GS1 US and is responsible for leading the industry engagement strategy to drive broader adoption of GS1 Standards and solutions for the food industry. She is an authority on the food supply chain and food traceability, including minimizing the impact of food recalls via GS1 Standards.
With more than 15 years of experience with GS1 US, Fernandez has worked closely with food industry stakeholders including manufacturers, retailers, distributors, educators and solution providers to help improve supply chain operations and business processes. She leads two industry initiatives: the Retail Grocery Initiative—which she helped found and establish in 2014—and the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative. Fernandez regularly collaborates with members from top grocery and foodservice brands as well as key trade associations to identify current and emerging supply chain challenges and address how the use of GS1 Standards, the most widely used supply chain standards in the world, can help solve for those challenges.
Through Fernandez’ strong leadership and drive to make innovation possible, the food industry has been able to realize the numerous benefits associated with supply chain traceability, including operational efficiencies and improved food safety.
Fernandez earned her bachelor of science in business administration from Drexel University. She is a frequent guest speaker at industry events and conferences for numerous organizations, including the Produce Marketing Association, National Restaurant Association and the Institute of Food Technologists. She has been a food traceability and recall resource for media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety News and Packaging Digest magazines.
Marcus Burgess is senior food safety and QA systems specialist at The Cheesecake Factory. His areas of expertise include retail and foodservice (FDA Food Code), compliance, third-party auditing, food safety program management (operations) and food safety business analysis.
Darin Detwiler, M.A.Ed., DLP is Assistant Dean, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, and lead faculty for the MS: Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries program. Detwiler is an internationally recognized voice in food regulatory compliance, food safety, food policy, and food technology (including Blockchain.) He is a contributing writer and columnist in industry publications. His forthcoming two books look at the future of food related to policy and Blockchain. At the federal level, the USDA brought Detwiler in as a consultant for the post 1993 Jack-in-the-Box E.coli outbreak Pathogen Reduction Program, resulting in new product labels and new policies. The Secretary of Agriculture later appointed Detwiler to two terms on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. Detwiler also testified with the USDA on various policy issues. Detwiler later supported the FDA in rule development and implementation efforts related to the 2010 Food Safety Modernization Act. He has also served two terms as a council member for FDA Food Code updates. Within the industry, Detwiler built strategic relations with advocacy groups, NGOs, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and restaurant chains through his work on grants, advisory boards, stakeholder groups, and direct training and consulting work for multiple corporations. The International Association for Food Protection and Food Safety Magazine recognized Detwiler’s distinguished service, noting his 25 years of impact on consumer safety, raising funds for advocacy groups, and supporting industry culture of innovation.
Jorge Hernandez is the VP of Quality at The Wendy’s Company where he is responsible for the leadership and oversight of all QA programs, company and franchise operations, and Wendy’s approach to animal welfare. Previously he was the chief food safety officer at Wholesome International where he is responsible for the design and implementation of the food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and sustainability programs. Wholesome International is a restaurant company with different concepts and brands in the quick service and fast casual foodservice markets. Hernandez was previously the senior vice president of food safety and quality assurance at US FOODS, vice president of food safety and risk management at the National Restaurant Association and regional supervisor at the Illinois Department of Public Health. Hernandez received a B.S. degree in biology from Rockford University, a degree in microbiology from the Centro de Estudios Medico-Biologicos in Mexico City, Mexico and a degree in languages and literature from Universite de la Sorbonne, Paris, France. He belongs to several national and international organizations and boards, including the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), STOP Foodborne Illness, Food Safety Tech and the Food Safety Consortium, the International Food Protection Institute (IFPTI), Food Safety Summit, QA Magazine and the ANSI Accreditation Committee.
Debby Newslow is President of D. L. Newslow & Associates, Inc. and a published author, with credits that include two industry-specific textbooks, focused chapters and journal articles. Newslow has more than 35 years of experience, including in auditing, consulting and training focusing on management systems (ISO) and food safety programs (GFSI). Her latest book Food Safety Management Programs – Applications, Best Practices and Compliance has been identified as a best seller in the world of Food Safety and GFSI compliance guidance.
Mike Robach is CEO of The Robach Group. He was previously the vice president, of corporate food safety, quality & regulatory at Cargill, Inc. He joined Cargill in January 2004 to lead its corporate food safety and regulatory affairs programs and from there increased the department’s scope to include animal health and quality assurance.
Robach started out his career with Monsanto Company. Prior to joining Cargill, Robach headed up technical services for Conti Group’s meat and poultry businesses. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and Virginia Tech. He is past President for Safe Supply of Affordable Food Everywhere (SSAFE), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a member of the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Council Executive Committee for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and a member of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association’s Research Advisory Committee. He is also a member of the American Meat Institute, the National Turkey Federation, the International Association of Food Protection, the Institute of Food Technologists, and the American Society for Microbiology. Robach has worked with the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on harmonized animal health andfood safety standards. He has worked closely with the USDA and FDA regarding food safety policy, HACCP, and regulatory reform based on science. From 1995 through 2000, Robach was a member of the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods.
Palmer A. Orlandi, Jr., Ph.D., was recently promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and the U.S. Assistant Surgeon General. He is currently Deputy Executive Director & Chief Science Officer at AOAC International. Before this role, Orlandi served at FDA for 20 years, beginning his work at a research lab for CFSAN. It was there that he developed rapid and molecular detection methods for Cyclospora and Cryptosporidia and the Microsporidia (emerging food-and waterborne protozoan parasites). In 2008 he became the science coordinator in the Division of Field Science in FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) where he oversaw collaborative analytical methods programs for ORA and the Food Emergency Response Network. In 2012 Orlandi took on the role of senior science advisor to the chief scientist officer at the Office of Food and Veterinary Medicine. He played an active role in integrating science and research efforts across the agency’s foods program, and working to align research and lab programs to regulatory field lab needs.
Armand Paradis is director of business development at the Institute for Food Safety and Health. After joining NCFST in July 2007, he was responsible for raising the industry membership base from nearly 30 companies to its current level of more than 60 members. His main role is connecting industry members’ strategic R&D needs to the Institute’s broad collaborative science programs, task forces and consortiums as well as providing them the means for proprietary research contracts within IFSH and IIT. With more than 30 years of food industry experience, he has worked in the field of product development and food processing for multinational corporations such as Unilever, PepsiCo, and Praxair. Prior to joining IIT, he served more than 15 years as an industry member delegate on several IIT NCFST working groups.
As an active adjunct industry professor in the IIT School of Applied Technology, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, and the Department of Industrial Technology Management, he has created and lectured in two new graduate level courses, Food Product Development and Food Operations Performance Management, as well as provides guest lectures in the departments courses in Food Analysis, Fundamentals of Food Science, Food Packaging and Nutrition.
He has been active in professional organizations such as the American Oil Chemist’s Society, American Society for Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology, the International Association for Food Protection, The Research Chefs Association, and The Society of Research Administrators International.
Eric Putnam is the senior food safety manager at United Airlines.
Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S. is the president of Neumann Risk Services, LLC, (NRS) and executive vice president of Matrix Sciences. NRS is a holistic food safety risk management firm where business and brand protection converge with regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
NRS, backed by Matrix Sciences, is a trusted advisor to the food and beverage industry in food safety risk, recall and crisis management. Matrix Sciences is a new, dynamic group that is driving needed change and impacting the future of food safety, made up of well-established companies, each chosen for their expertise and reputation in the industry, notably Northland Laboratories of Chicago, IL and Green Bay, WI, Richter International of Columbus, OH, and NRS, of Chicago, IL.
Neumann provides regulatory, operational and brand reputation risk mitigation advice to the food and beverage industry, helping companies manage these various risks in today’s ever-changing risk landscape. She leverages her 19 years of industry experience as a food law attorney along with her Masters of Science in Food Safety to help clients manage the risks relating to each step in the supply chain, from supplier assessment and procurement, manufacturing, distribution and sale of food globally.
She interacts with regulators in response to investigations, enforcement actions and recalls in the wake of threatened and actual crises and works with companies proactively to identify strategies to prevent or reduce risks before they arise. Neumann helps her clients build programs to achieve a level of best practice—developing tools such as food safety risk maturity models, robust supply chain risk assessment and management programs and robust recall and crisis management programs—all through an enterprise risk management lens.
Neumann is a graduate of Mitchell-Hamline Law School for her juris doctorate degree, and Michigan State University for her M.S. in food safety. She has worked for multi-national food companies such as Hormel Foods, The Schwan Food Company, private law firms focusing on food law and intellectual property law, was instrumental in launching national food safety risk management practices for Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and boutique consulting firms.
She is an adjunct professor at Michigan State University and Northeastern University, and serves on advisory panels and boards of several notable organizations. Neumann is a frequent speaker on executive liability in food production and food regulations including FSMA regulations. Outside of her profession, she is an avid triathlete, to date completing 25 marathons and six Ironman triathlons.
John Butts received his Ph.D. in Food Science from Purdue University in 1974 & joined Land O’ Frost 1974. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Meat Institute and is an active member of the Scientific Affairs Committee (SAC) for over 35 years. He serves on the Meat Inspection Committee, Facility Design Task Force, AMIF Research Advisory and is an AMI Listeria Intervention and Control Workshop team member, co-author and instructor. Butts received the 2005 Food Safety Leadership Award, NSF International. Outstanding Food Science Award, Inaugural class recipient, Purdue University, 2006 Food Safety Magazine Distinguished Service 2008 Meat Processing Award by the AMSA. 2009 AMIF Scientific Achievement Award and the 2013 Certificate of Distinction from Purdue Ag Alumni.
An experienced veteran in food safety, Patricia Wester has held advanced positions in both domestic and international food safety firms. She is currently president of her own consulting company, PA Wester Consulting, which allows her to utilize her experience in food safety and auditor competence as an active subject matter expert on a wide range of development projects for preventive controls and food safety auditor personnel certification schemes and training. In 2017 Wester launched The Association for Food Safety Auditing Professionals, a member-driven association created to support and enhance the career development path for food safety auditors. She is also currently a technical auditor for ANSI in food safety. She received her bachelor of science in poultry science from the University of Florida, and has held senior management positions within the meat and poultry processing industry.
Steven Sklare is the director of customer engagement – Foods Program for the United States Pharmacopeia. Sklare’s focus is on helping the food industry and the public understand the significance of food fraud as a threat to public health, a food organization’s brand as well as a source of economic fraud. His background includes working with food manufacturers, the foodservice/hospitality industry, and retail food as a provider of food fraud, food safety, sanitation and pest elimination consulting, training and services on a domestic and international basis. Sklare is a registered environmental health specialist, licensed environmental health practitioner, and certified professional – food safety and certified pest control technician.
Scott Horsfall is Chief Executive Officer of the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement (LGMA). The LGMA verifies that California’s handlers of lettuce, spinach and other leafy green products are following a set of accepted food safety standards on the farm. The LGMA was formed in February of 2007, and Horsfall joined the organization in May of that year as its first CEO.
From 2002 through 2006 Horsfall was CEO of the Buy California Marketing Agreement, the organization designed to promote sales and consumption of locally-grown produce. Joining the “California Grown” campaign as Chief Operations Officer in 2002, Horsfall oversaw the creation of its marketing programs, and was promoted to CEO in 2003.
Prior to joining “California Grown”, Horsfall was President of the California Kiwifruit Commission (CKC), a position he held from 1997 to 2002. The CKC implements marketing and research programs on behalf of the state’s 400+ kiwifruit farmers.
Horsfall began his career in California agriculture with the California Table Grape Commission, Fresno, CA, where he served most recently as Vice President, International Marketing. At the CTGC, Horsfall oversaw an annual $3.5 million export promotion program. During his tenure grape exports increased over 600% in 14 years. He has served on several industry boards and committees. He served as chairman of the United States Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC), was a member of the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for fruits and vegetables and is a past chairman of the Produce Marketing Association’s International Trade Conference.
Horsfall has a MA in international relations from California State University/Fresno and a BA in communications from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

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Hands dry under the effect of detergent, cold weather, chemicals and sun. Hands also look old because of aged appearance. Natural hand peeling that we recommend, will be enough to reach softer, young hands and gaining viability. You can share this recipe as a gift with your loved ones on special occasion in a beautiful jar.
Cut ginger into small pieces as much as you can and cook chopped gingers in a pot. Add coconut oil and heat this mixture about 5 minutes then wait for cooling down to take the essence. When this mixture is cooled down, add almond oil into the mixture, mix all them well again. Then begin to add sugar into the mixture. Continue adding sugar till dissolve. Put the mixture in jar, close the jar and use whenever you need.


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FaceSDK enables Microsoft Visual C++, C#, Objective C, VB, Java and Delphi developers to build 32-bit and 64-bit applications for Web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android with face recognition and face-based biometric identification functionality.
FaceSDK is used in hundreds of applications for identifying and authenticating users with webcams, looking up matching faces in photo databases, automatically detecting facial features in graphic editors, and detecting faces on still images and video streams in real-time. FaceSDK has been used for building secure identification, surveillance, time and attendance control systems.


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The Double-Red strategy is an easy to grasp, high-risk and high-reward binary options strategy, but requires more than just the technical know-how at the implementation stage. Although simplistic in nature, the strategy demands a great deal of risk-taking, quick decision-making and faster execution. Hence, we can deduce that in hindsight, it is a strategy that is mostly practiced by experienced traders, and novices should first carry it out thoroughly on a demo account for at least a year.
As the name suggests, the strategy refers to two red candlesticks appearing sequentially in a price chart of an asset. The strategy is more effective and less risky when the close of the second candle falls below the lowest part of the first candle; this validates the strong bearish action in the asset and increases the profit probability. It is a bearish strategy where the trader buys a PUT binary option when the mentioned condition is met. The price chart tracked is a 5-min candlestick, and the PUT option should have an expiry of no more than 15 minutes. Hence, the trader should have a strong affection to the candlesticks and a keen eye to capture the Double-Red pattern at the earliest and make a trade. Time is of high essence considering the high-frequency trading that is a part of this strategy.
The efficacy of this strategy increases multi-fold when the price of the chosen asset is trapped in a tight range, or the asset is less volatile. The upper end of this range is called resistance and holds significant importance for the trader. These resistance levels should be identified on weekly or monthly charts of range-bound assets. Then, the resistance point is tracked on a 5-min candlestick chart. As soon as the first red bar is observed near the resistance level, the wait for second candle starts. If the second bar closes below the low of the first candle, then the pattern is confirmed for the strategy, otherwise the wait may get a little longer.
This strategy can prove to be highly rewarding if it is successfully executed, sometimes, returning up to 300% on a single trade. Without doubt, luck also plays a significant role in the profit potential of this trade. In the event highly negative news related to the tracked asset hits the market, a consequent strong bearish action can lead to huge appreciation in the price of the bought PUT.
As with any other strategy, risks remain in this one too. However, the risks are substantially higher in these short timeframes. Volatile assets can trigger stop-losses due to their vicissitudes and hence, are best avoided. Extreme losses can also be incurred when positive news hits, which goes against the basic nature of this strategy. Good employment data and monetary policy announcements from federal banks lead to a frantic upsurge in the asset price which is an example of positive news. Hence, the Double-Red strategy should be applied when no immediate news or events are to take place in the counter.
Conclusively, it can be said that the highly profitable strategy comes with its set of huge risks, which can be mitigated after careful but quick deliberation by the trader. The PUT option should be bought only after clearly knowing the risk-reward ratio in the asset involved.


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To celebrate National Donut Day, I decided to find a donut recipe on Pinterest. Instead of making ordinary fried donuts or baked cake donuts, I stumbled upon this blogger's interesting rendition of donuts for breakfast: donut pancakes. Here's how to whip up a batch.
First, start by mixing together the dry ingredients. Combine 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. In a larger mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Whisk 1 1/3 cups of milk (I used whole to give the pancakes a rich flavor), two eggs, two tablespoons of vegetable oil and applesauce, and three tablespoons of sugar.
Once you have your wet and dry ingredients mixed, pour the dry into the wet. Mix together until the batter is thoroughly mixed, but still lumpy.
Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat and pour half of the batter into a sandwich plastic bag. Cut a tip off of one of the corners of the bag to squeeze out the batter in a donut shape. Make sure not to squeeze too much batter out for each pancake because the batter spreads on the skillet; you don't want to close the hole that makes the donut shape.
Flip each pancake once bubbles come to the top. You want the pancakes to be golden on each side.
Stack each pancake on a plate and prepare the glaze by melting 1/4 cup of butter in a microwaveable dish or in a small pot. Mix in two cups of powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of milk. Make sure the bowl is still warm if you microwaved the butter and add 1/2 teaspoon each of baking soda and vanilla extract. Whisk the glaze together so it is runny and thoroughly mixed.
Pour the glaze on top of the stack of donut pancakes and top with sprinkles for the perfect finish.
You'll love these sweet and delicious pancakes for breakfast, so whip up a batch and enjoy National Donut Day.


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It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths for Christians. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).
Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5 ,2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6).
The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; I Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; I Peter 4:10).
Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign, which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus’ work on the Cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29).
It is the Father’s will for believers to become whole, healthy and successful in all areas of life. But because of the fall, many may not receive the full benefits of God’s will while on Earth. That fact, though, should never prevent all believers from seeking the full Kingdom benefits of salvation in order to better serve others.
Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7).
Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; those that are saved to the resurrection of life and those who are saved to the resurrection of life and those who are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation (Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; I Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21).
Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4). After living one life on earth, unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8).


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Usher was spotted yesterday getting his fashionisto on at West Hollyweird boutique Kitson. This guy looks like he shops like a pro.
Last month, Usher was snapped trying out thousand dollar face cream at Kalologie in LA. SMH at the papparazi now camping out at LA “boutiques” and face cream shops expecting Usher to pop up. Forget the college football bowl games, you got to hit up the best face cream shops to find Usher during the Holidays.


text: Put on your PJ’s and come and celebrate the new week with a musical Havdallah with by Rabbi Friedman. Together we will share a special story before getting creative with an exciting craft activity to take away with you. A delicious dinner will also be served. We hope to see you there…and remember, spaces are limited so don’t delay and book today.


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A bit stronger on the 12Z run.
It's still there but weaker.
EURO quite robust on this. Latest run weaker.
GFS has been quite aggressive with this sometime now.
for Pohnpei, Kosrae and Majuro may be subject to future changes.
The influence of the active phase of the MJO and an ERW near the Date Line during the next 1-2 weeks leads to high and moderate risks of TC development over the western and central South Pacific in Week-1, respectively, and the western North Pacific (moderate confidence) in Week-2. ERWs sometimes lead to the formation of twin cyclones that straddle the equator.
EURO much stronger in the latest 12Z run.
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18Z GFS bottoms this to 920 mb.
euro6208 wrote: 18Z GFS bottoms this to 920 mb.
Yup lots of rising motion in the WPAC on the GFS.
UKMET very robust and EURO/GFS agrees on a more south and west track across Micronesia.
EURO significantly stronger. Guam Threat?
GFS seems to almost agree with EURO.
will watch them, just the same.


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Well, just about the time we think that the Abuser-in Chief can't get any more dishonest or destructive he takes it to a new level. Causing children and parents looking for asylum to be separated and housed in cages is a new low. Oh, but wait; since so many Americans have spoken out against it, potentially affecting coming elections, he has "humanely' put an end to these separations; temporarily.
Unfortunately, much damage has already been done. The psychology of child development has demonstrated that separation of children from their parental figures is a serious trauma that typically has lifelong damaging consequences. These separations can negatively impact a child's cognitive, language, and social development. The child's ability to trust is shattered, and lasting anxiety and fear is instilled which affect the ability to form healthy relationships. "Reuniting" refugee families at this this point, only for them to face repeated disruptions when their cases are "heard" by customs officials, continues and increases anxiety about possible future separations, inflicting more trauma on these families. The psychological effects on children and parents can lead to antisocial or unlawful behavior for those who have come to feel that they have nothing else to lose. So, we create the conditions that provoke the behavior the POTUS is "trying to protect" us from.
In addition to the destructive effects on the children and families, American society also experiences damaging consequences. Long-term allies that have already experienced our abandonment and betrayal have further lost trust in our "humane American values." And, we are the country that fights wars in countries that do not allow basic human rights or treat their citizens humanely.
An additional consequence to these horrific actions, is the fiscal cost. What will the total cost of manpower and dollars be of separating families, building cages, relocating, relocating again to reunite to the cages, and ultimately to prosecute. Gee, those dollars could be used for some philanthropy; maybe donations to the Trump Foundation. Ah yes, "making America great again."
The writer is a Ph.D. and Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical at Individual Pscyhotherapy and Family Counseling.


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For many years, the main beachside destination in Cambodia has been Sihanoukville, also known as “Snooky”. Unfortunately, many visitors are disappointed by the quality of the beaches and expensive prices. Luckily, less than an hour away lies a beachside destination that’s sure to impress: Koh Rong.
Koh Rong is one of several islands located off the coast of Cambodia. Perhaps due to the popularity of the Thai islands, most of the Cambodian ones are fairly undiscovered and therefore much more untouched. Koh Rong Island is no exception. While there is a growing number of bars, restaurants and bungalows, for the most part the environment is pristine and jaw-droppingly beautiful. It has many stunning beaches, including Coconut Beach and Sok San Beach.
If you love the water, it is almost guaranteed that you will love Koh Rong. The long beaches with white sand and blue seas make the perfect place to rest on a hammock, book in hand. If it ever gets too hot, it’s simply a matter of taking a dip in the sea to cool off.
If you are looking for a secluded beach, it’s best to head away from the main tourist spot of Koh Touch. A little further afar, you will find Long Beach – a beautiful stretch of white, sandy beach that just invites you to sunbake and splash around in the blue waters!
Further afield, Lonely Beach is a bit of a trek to access, and has few facilities or attractions, except for one of the most beautiful beaches in Asia. Here, there are simply modest bungalows and a couple of humble eateries. However, with a beach this beautiful, you will not want to be distracted from it!
At night, the swimming goes from relaxing to astonishing – visitors can swim amongst glowing plankton, which illuminate the shoreline in a bright blue light. It is a truly incredible phenomenon to see, and swimming around it is bound to be a memory you will treasure forever. Be sure to bring your camera so you can snap some pics – otherwise your friends might never believe you!
During the day, there are also many activities on offer for those who love their watersports. One of the most popular activities on the island is kayaking. Kayaks can be rented from numerous spots on the island, and then commandeered on your own exciting adventure! One of the best trips is out to “Small Island”, which is not too far yet is almost deserted. You are sure to feel like you’ve found your own slice of paradise.
Another popular past time on Koh Rong is snorkelling. There are many businesses and guides offering guided trips that range in length from an hour to a full day. Many of these trips even include a tasty lunch and a cool drink.
The snorkelling around Koh Rong is impressive, although you do need to know all of the best spots (that’s why it’s a good idea to bring a guide). Off the coast of Koh Rong, you can expect to see an amazing array of marine life including lots of species of fish, seahorses, stingrays, and jellyfish.
For those who can dive, you can expect to see even more of the sealife around Koh Rong. The island is one of the most affordable places to dive anywhere in the world – all day trips start at just $80 per person. Although the diving on Koh Rong is not quite as good as some of the Thai islands, it is far less crowded, and there is still the chance to see some impressive wildlife, such as sharks!
If you are not a qualified diver but are interesting in learning, there is a PADI qualified dive school on the island. Again, it is one of the most affordable ways to learn to dive – plus the friendly atmosphere of Koh Rong makes it a great place to learn. Just be sure to look up the course ahead of time and bring cash, as there are only 3 places to withdraw money on the island, and they charge a stiff 10% fee.
All in all, it is hard to understand why Koh Rong is so firmly in the shadows of the Thai islands and Cambodia’s Sihanoukville. Not only does it have its own stunning beaches, but you are able to get away from the crowds and truly relax. Of course, if you do want something to do, there are plenty of water-based activities to keep you busy.
Then, after a full day of exploring this island paradise, you can retreat back to your beachside bungalow. Or, if you really want the rustic experience, you can set your tent up right on Long Beach. Bliss!


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On June 26 2017, more than 2,050,000 Mongolians will be electing a new president. Mongolians living abroad will vote at embassies and consulates on June 10/11.
Incumbent Pres. Ts Elbegdorj will not be running for re-election as he has been president for two terms. Only parties represented in the Ikh Khural can nominate candidates. On May 17, the General Election Commission awarded candidates’ certificates to M Enkhbold (MPP), Kh Battulga (DP), and S Ganbaatar (MPRP). The campaign officially kicked off on June 6 and will conclude on June 24.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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"For the past 40 years...urban policy in America has essentially meant one thing: dealing with the problems of the poor...Not anymore. Both President Obama and his chief urban adviser, Valerie Jarrett have made it clear that federal urban policy is about to evolve into something very different: a means of helping cities and their regions become instruments of American economic strength."
I can't think of a more an unfortunate way to begin an article about President Obama's new approach to urban policy. Pivoting off an essentially untrue "blaming the victim" premise is right out of the right-wing playbook of demonizing the poor.
Three obvious lessons from public policy analysis are relevant. First, look at all the policies that have an impact on cities and regions, not just those policies carried out by HUD or those with the word "urban" in their program title. Think about highway building, home ownership tax deductions, airports,historic preservation, education, infrastructure, defense spending. Think about what happens in cities from faulty federal policy -- housing foreclosures is the best, worst current example. Think about the decline of federal housing subsidies for affordable housing. So, you need a "policies" not "policy" framework.
Second, count them all up. Have federal urban/metro policies really been tilted towards the poor? I doubt it.
Third, not all poverty programs are the same or even make things better off for the poor. Hope Vl redevelopment of public housing has recaptured valuable land for cities and developers and created mixed income communities -- not necessarily helping the poor. On the other hand, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the largest anti-poverty programs ($40 billion+ annually) and is loved by mayors because it's federal money in the pockets of working families who in turn pump up the local and regional economy -- sort of a stimulus thing.
A final point that the article avoids is the evidence that more tolerant,equitable regions do better economically. Helping the poor has positive economic and regional consequences; it's not just an equity thing.
I've got no big quarrel with the rest of the article -- except for the lack of specifics about what this new federal urban/regional role will be. More coordination, etc. Sounds good. We need some outcome targets.
I did get a chuckle out of the line, "..Obama started his career working on the urban anti-poverty programs of the Great Society..." I guess our societal conversation about community organizing during the recent presidential election didn't make an impression. The roots of community organizing go back to the Depression, not the Great Society. Check out Saul Alinsky's colorful descriptions of Great Society programs.
Thanks for the comments on the point of view in Greenblatt's article. Also, the important point about the broad set of policies that affect cities, and their low-income residents.
And, please post sources of evidence that, as you note, more tolerant, equitable regions do better economically and that helping the poor has positive economic and regional consequences in addition to increasing equity. I find that it's a crucial point for moving positive policy. For instance, it brings local and state-level support for efforts to move low-income people to good jobs through industry-sector focused workforce development ("sector initiatives"). Hopefully it now will have similar traction at the federal level. I'd like to have as much evidence as possible, and think it would be helpful to organizers, advocates, etc. who care about a wide variety of policies.
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text: Sam Rooker is a Freshman at Harrisonburg High school. He’s an easy going guy with a lot of creativity. He finds himself curious about almost everything. Tsa, Playing Bass Clarinet, Performing onstage, and Salvaging parts to build Pc’s are just a few of the things he’s invested his time into. He also enjoys Cooking, Bicycling, and photography. A Harrisonburg native, he has a brother at THMS, and he looks forward to expanding his horizons at HHS.


text: AlumaSeal II prevents evaporation, vapor loss, cross contamination, aerosol release and spillage from multiwell PCR or assay plates.This unique sealing foil conforms around individual plate wells to provide a positive and uniform seal. Medical grade adhesive has a thermal stability range of -70°C to 110° C with superior chemical and solvent resisitance. AlumaSeal ll eleminates the need for other types of plate sealing methods such as mats, caps or heat sealers. Pre-cut sheets have a 125 x 82 mm sealing area to fit both skirted and non-skirted PCR plates. Removable end tabs allow quick and accurate positioning over plate wells. Samples can be easily recovered by piercing foil with standard pipet tips or metal robotic probes.

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We picked up the chicks at the feed store last night, 25 little yellow fuzzballs with a fleck of black here and there on top of their heads. They looked very robust and healthy. This was my first experience with mail-order chicks, and having them go to the feed store like this was the best of all worlds; they are picked up and cared for first thing in the morning. While we were there the store owner noted that one of the Silkie chicks from another order had a bad leg (spraddle leg), and said she’d give it to us if we wanted to take it. This bird isn’t sexed, so it could be a hen or a rooster. It is a black, smaller fuzzball, but definitely a Silkie. Lots of extra toes, and little fuzz all over the legs and feet. We took them home and got everyone in the brooder. I think the setup (which we have fussed over for days) will work well. We have 2 inches of sawdust over an inch or so of newspaper, with black 6 mil plastic around the exposed sides of the 4’x4’x4′ cage to keep out drafts. One permanent lamp for heat, and a second flood lamp on a timer to add extra heat at night. Food in a feeder tray elevated on two paving stones, and a suspended waterer hung so that it just touches the ground (can’t spill or get as much sawdust in the water). We added a cup of Gatorade to the water just for a boost (sugar, electrolytes). After everyone had something to eat and drink, we went to work on the Silkie. We took about 2 inches of Scotch tape and carefully split it lengthwise. We folded it over on itself and then wrapped that around the lower leg of the chick; same thing for the other leg. We gauged what was tight enough to keep the bad leg from sprawling, but loose enough so it could walk. We taped the tape into one piece, and trimmed everything carefully with some nail scissors. If all goes well, this can come off tonight. Chicks with simple problems like this can almost always be saved by some little intervention done right away. It immediately lets them stand and walk correctly, and in a day or so their little muscles take over and all is well. I guess many people just don’t know how easy of a fix it is, or they don’t have the time.
And, I pretty much wasted the rest of the evening watching them. New chicks are better than an aquarium. They race around, they screech to a halt, they peck everything, they chirp, they fall asleep standing up and keel over, they pass out spread-eagled under the heat lamp. Very cute!


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Where the Wind Blew, looks at the legacy of nuclear bomb testing during the Cold War in Kazakhstan (USSR) and Nevada (USA) told through the eyes of the victims, activists and participants.
Hilda: The grass looks a funny color.
Jim: Yes. I'll pop down to Mr. Sponge's tomorrow and get some bone meal and dried blood.
Hilda: He may be closed due to the bomb dear.
Jim: What, old Sponge? Heh heh. Miss a day's trade? Oh not him. He'd rather die.
i've seen this animation film twice ..
the more you see it, the more you love it ..
the whole film is approached with an air of bitter irony .. sometimes it gets slightly emotional but in a very nice way ..
animation skills of superior quality ..
characters and the dialogs are so well presented that it could be a theatrical play as well ..
the quality of the film is such that there are times where you forget that you are watching an animated movie ..
one more thing : you HAVE to watch this film!

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There’s a pair of stories on the Online Learning Update blog this week that point to the slow but steady evolution of the online learning system. Step by step, we are moving from a system dominated by rapid growth of the proprietary schools to a more complex, shifting landscape in which public schools will grow more rapidly and the for-profits will begin to focus on more substantive issues related to the quality of their programs and the value of their institutional capital.
The proprietary schools have to catch up on the respectability front, in other words, and the public online schools need to catch up on availability. One industry study, conducted by DeVry (“Online education gaining credibility in labour market: Survey“) suggests that perceived quality and accessibility, are closely related and that proprietary schools’ reputations are improving precisely because they allow students to pursue an education while working.
On the tortoise side, the California State system has announced plans for a California online school (“CSU plans for online university education“). The California system, of course, has an enormous advantage in institutional capital and if they can get a large enough system up and running in a reasonable amount of time, they can compete successfully with the proprietary system. They have some time: it’ll be years before any for-profit has a comparable reputation.