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ß-barrel outer membrane proteins constitute the second and less well-studied class of transmembrane proteins. They are present exclusively in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and presumably in the outer membrane of mitochondria and chloroplasts. During the last few years, remarkable advances have been made towards an understanding of their functional and structural features. It is now wellknown that ß-barrels are performing a large variety of biologically important functions for the bacterial cell. Such functions include acting as specific or non-specific channels, receptors for various compounds, enzymes, translocation channels, structural proteins, and adhesion proteins. All these functional roles are of great importance for the survival of the bacterial cell under various environmental conditions or for the pathogenic properties expressed by these organisms. This chapter reviews the currently available literature regarding the structure and function of bacterial outer membrane proteins. We emphasize the functional diversity expressed by a common structural motif such as the ß-barrel, and we provide evidence from the current literature for dozens of newly discovered families of transmembrane ß-barrels.
The β-barrel is a protein fold occurring in soluble proteins as well in transmembrane ones. A β-barrel may be considered as a β-sheet that twists and coils to form a closed barrel-shaped structure, which is stabilized by the hydrogen bonds formed by the sheet edges (first and last strands). The observed so far transmembrane β-barrels preferentially lay their axis along the membrane normal and are exclusively composed of meandering all-next-neighbor antiparallel β-strands, suggesting a repeating β-hairpin structural motif. It has been shown that any type of β-barrel can accurately be described solely by two parameters, namely the number of β-strands n and the shear number S. S is a measure of the stagger of the strands in the sheet. Theoretical analysis combined with available three dimensional structures proved that these two parameters determine all other features of the β-barrel (Murzin, Lesk et al. 1994; Murzin, Lesk et al. 1994). Currently, available high-resolution structures of transmembrane β-barrel proteins include β-barrels of varying features, with 8 ≤ n ≤ 22 and 8 ≤ S ≤ 24 (Table 1). Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that all transmembrane β-barrels observed so far consist of an even number of strands.
Porins: This is the oldest known and well-studied super-family of transmembrane beta-barrels. Porins are large enough to allow passive diffusion i.e., they act as channels that are specific to different types of molecules. They are found in the outer membranes of Gram-negative bacteria, mitochondria and chloroplasts. The amino acid composition of the transmembrane beta strands is unique since polar and non-polar residues alternate along them. This way, the non-polar residues face outwards in order to interact with the non-polar lipid bilayer, while the polar residues face the barrel interior in order to interact with the aqueous channel. Porins typically control the diffusion of small metabolites like sugars, ions, and amino acids. The archetypical general diffusion porins of Gram-negative Bacteria are composed of 16-stranded beta-barrels and are active only as homo-trimers (trimeric porins). However, other families have been found deviating from this motif such as the sugar porins which are trimeric porins composed of 18-stranded beta-barrels or the monomeric porins composed of 14-stranded beta-barrels.
Beta-Barrel Outer Membrane Proteins: They constitute one of the two major structural classes of transmembrane proteins (the other being the alpha-helical membrane proteins). They have their membrane-spanning segments entirely composed of short amphipathic beta-strands that twist and coil in order to form a barrel (beta-barrel). They have been found up to now only in the outer membranes of Gram-negative Bacteria and presumably (based on low resolution experimental data) on the outer surfaces of mitochondria and chloroplasts. They perform a series of very important biological functions such as membrane transport, receptor activity, and enzyme function or have a structural role. The smallest known transmembrane beta-barrels are composed of 8 beta-strands, whereas the largest are composed of 24 beta-strands even though it is possible that barrels with a larger number exist.
Outer Membrane: The term refers to the external (outside) membranes of Gram-negative bacteria, chloroplasts and mitochondria. The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria has a unique and unusual structure. The outer leaflet of the membrane is composed of a complex lipopolysaccharide (LPS) whose lipid portion acts as an endotoxin. Another noticeable difference of the outer membrane (at least in Bacteria) is the fact that proteins that are embedded in it (integral membrane proteins), are having their membrane-spanning segments entirely composed of beta-strands (beta-barrel outer membrane proteins), as opposed to integral membrane proteins in any other membrane which have their membrane spanning segments formed by hydrophobic alpha-helices (alpha-helical membrane proteins).
Gram-Negative Bacteria: Traditionally, Bacteria are divided according to their behaviour to the Gram staining. Bacteria that are stained by the Gram’s method are commonly referred to as Gram-positive, whereas others (that are not stained) are referred to as Gram negative. Gram-negative Bacteria include a number of important classes such as proteobacteria, cyanobacteria, spirochaetes, green sulfur and green non-sulfur bacteria. They all share a common structure in their surface which is composed of a cytoplasmic membrane, a periplasmic space and an outer membrane.

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The Great Silk Road Tour Operators' Group was established with top class tour operators from a variety of countries on the Silk Road: China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. Its main purpose is to arrange a selection of tours of the best quality for tourists at a reduced cost, retracing routes on The Silk Road.

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The Morgridge College of Education is accepting applications for the fall 2017 start of the nationally recognized Executive Leadership for Successful Schools (ELSS) Mountain cohort that begins on September 16, 2017. The ELSS Mountain Cohort is a principal preparation program that is designed to fit the needs of educators located in the mountain communities and districts of Colorado. Housed in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) Department, the program has received local and national recognition for its innovative approach that embraces aligns to the real work of school leaders by integrating coursework and an internship.
The cohort structure builds a strong network of leaders and the combination of online and 6 in-person Saturday workshops in the mountain region and 4 interactive webinars provides rich and relevant learning in a flexible structure flexibility for participants. The Certificate program – which qualifies graduates for Colorado Principal licensure – is completed in one year, and students can continue to earn a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with 3 additional quarters of coursework. Our school-based projects support authentic, deep learning that’s applicable to the complexities leaders face in their communities every day. We are committed to providing learning experiences that are customized to the unique needs of your local contexts.
DU deeply values its partnership with the mountain communities. To learn more please contact our office of admissions at mce@du.edu or call 303-871-2509.
After completing the ELSS program in May, 2016, Kendra Carpenter secured a principal position at Dillon Valley Elementary School in Dillon, Colorado where she has worked for the last fourteen years. Dillon Valley is a public Title 1, dual language/International Baccalaureate school. Kendra looks forward to applying her new knowledge of systems and equity leadership as she works with staff, parents, and students to raise the achievement of all students and infuse the curriculum with inquiry and problem based learning.
Laura Rupert was offered the position of principal at Frisco Elementary in Summit School District prior to completion of the ELSS Mountain Cohort program at University of Denver. She is motivated to be an instructional coach for her staff while leading them in the latest technological advances as the school goes one to one with technology. Rupert hopes to use her skills combined with the vast knowledge she gained at DU to inspire responsible risk taking and empowered learning in the school and community.

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Macbeth and the Witches Essay example - Macbeth: The Witches Responsibility for Macbeths Actions The three witches that are introduced at the beginning of the play are responsible for the introduction of the ideas that caused Duncans death and Macbeths destruction but not for Macbeths.
Answer : People become or can be insensitive irrespective of their educational background, salary and knowledge.
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COLUMBIA — It started with a fight at a child’s birthday party and led to Lieber Correctional Institution for a Bluffton man who was convicted of causing a drunk-driving wreck that killed a Ridgeland woman in 2007.
On Wednesday the S.C. Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court decision that landed Rodney Galimore in prison, after a jury found him guilty of reckless homicide, driving under suspension, child endangerment and felony DUI. Galimore started his 35-year sentence in 2008.
Police said on the night of the wreck Galimore had pistol whipped his girlfriend after she broke up with him at her child’s birthday party in her Poplar Court home. Police said he had been drinking before he drove away and struck and killed Ridgeland motorcyclist Merry Deon on S.C. 46. at 10:45 p.m.
Galimore had turned near the Country Store parking lot in Pritchardville and in front of Deon. The 42-year-old woman was on her way home after working at the Bluffton Lowe’s after starting her day working security at Long Cove Club on Hilton Head Island, according to Savannah Morning News and Bluffton Today articles.
In 2007 Galimore was indicted by a Beaufort County grand jury on the four charges. But the indictment was tossed out because the trial court said the state’s allegations had missed a key element for a felony DUI charge — namely a specific “act forbidden by law” at the center of the case, according to the state’s final brief.
The state tried again. And in 2008 Galimore was re-indicted for felony DUI, with the indictment alleging Galimore had broken the law by driving on the wrong side of the roadway when he struck Deon in an SUV that also contained his two children.The jury found Galimore guilty on all four charges.
Circuit Judge John Hayes sentenced him to 25 years for felony DUI, 10 years concurrent for reckless homicide, 10 years consecutive for child endangerment, and six months concurrent for driving with a suspended license, according to a final brief.
Galimore appealed last November. And on Wednesday, the S.C. Court of Appeals upheld the decision.
Galimore had argued that he performed a legal U-turn when he hit Deon.
But a highway patrol officer explained how the debris found in the road showed Galimore was on the wrong side of the roadway.
“Here’s your pool of sand and debris, and as you can see the tire mark that goes out it never established the correct lane,” said trooper Nick Sprouse, according to court records.
In 2008, the Sheriff’s Blog on the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department website featured Galimore’s case to highlight how too much pre-trial publicity can affect the trial process. It noted how some potential jurors were dismissed because they had read newspaper coverage of Galimore’s prior arrests, which were not admitted in court. The wreck was Galimore’s third DUI since September of 2005.
Reach Sarita Chourey at sarita.chourey@morris.com or 803-727-4257.

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Friday, February 28 was First Decking at the Legislature, where all bills must be in final form and made available to the House and Senate members 48 hours prior to being voted on in Third Reading.
Today, March 3 is a Recess day where both Chambers are conducting their final review of all pending bills, and tomorrow, March 4, is when the House and Senate will vote on measures for Third Reading. Thursday, March 6 is Crossover, where all moving House bills will cross to the Senate and all moving Senate bills will cross to the House. After Crossover, the House and Senate leadership will again review and refer bills to different subject matter committees. The committee chairs will then have the opportunity to hear non-originating bills (the House will hear Senate bills, the Senate will hear House bills), within the next few weeks. 2nd Lateral is March 28, where all bills with more than one committee referral must be in the final committee.
This session the Abercrombie Administration proposed a variety of bills, listed below, which exempt employees from civil service. Exempt employees do not share the same rights and benefits as Civil Service employees, including discipline and reduction-in-force protections, overtime and step movements. These types of exemptions have become all too prevalent and are inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Hawaii State Constitution and Ch. 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes. We oppose these measures and are working toward equal protection for all of our members.
Our legislative priorities as well as the full listing of the bills we are tracking can be found on the 2014 Legislative page of the HGEA website: www.hgea.org/session2014. We will continue to update you as session goes on; however, you can stay up to date by visiting our legislative page regularly.

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Please understand that this is nothing personal. We're not trying to enroll you in a Lamaze class, or sell you Pampers or baby food. We are only drawing your attention to the fact we are now in the midst of a year that is known in Hebrew as a Shana Meuberet-a pregnant year!
We are not referring to the 9-month pregnancy, but using a descriptive expression for the Jewish leap year--a "13 month pregnancy." The current Jewish calendar has expanded from its usual 12 months and changed its size by putting on a whole new month.
We are within that extra month right now. This is certainly a good time to be up to date on how our calendar works and understand why this additional month is important to us now.
Our calendar goes back to the first commandment given to the Israelites in Egypt. The Torah instructed the Jewish people to pattern their calendar after the moon rather than follow the more commonly used solar year.
On a monthly basis, the lunar calendar is more practical. The date and time of the month can actually be observed by the phases of the moon. The sun, however, has no real months, as solar 'months' are artificially created by dividing the year by 12.
Historically, we also relate better to the moon than the sun. Just as the moon goes through its phases of waxing and waning, we've experienced brighter and darker periods, times of growth and decline. The sun is constantly bright, but people aren't always perfect or shining examples. Reflecting the moon, human nature also has its darker side, fluctuating between good and bad, highs and lows, and ups and downs.
But the lunar cycle does not keep pace with the seasons, and can confuse our holiday schedule, especially the Passover holiday. Here's the problem: The lunar month consists of 29 1/2 days, which multiplied by 12 add up to 354 days--11 days less than the solar year with its 365 days. This discrepancy adds up to 33 days over 3 years, and eventually will push back Passover, which is supposed to be a spring festival, into the winter.
The leap year puts the Jewish calendar back on track. The extra month added every 2-3 years helps synchronize the lunar calendar with the sun's seasons and keeps Passover in the spring where it belongs.
But our pregnant year has more in it than just numbers and mathematical formulas. Let's bring the pregnancy to full term to introduce something new in Jewish life. According to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the 'pregnant' year carries within it an important personal message. The Leap Year symbolizes the impact of corrective measure, "teshuva" and repentance on our lives. It influences not only the future, but also makes up for past shortcomings.
The Leap Year demonstrates that we can make up for lost time--it's never too late! It's not water over the dam even if we've been remiss and fallen behind in Jewish life. In fact, the literal meaning of teshuva in Hebrew means "bringing back," because it retroactively sublimates and transforms negative past history into something good and positive.
by Rabbi Yisroel Rubin-director of Chabad of the Capital District, Albany, NY.
In this week's Torah portion, Noach, we find the verse, "In the six hundredth year of Noah's life...all the fountains of the great deep were split and the windows of Heaven were opened." The Zohar, the basic book of Jewish mysticism, explains that this refers to the beginning of the sixth century of the sixth millennium of Creation (the year 5500, approximately 250 years ago). At that time, the Divine fountains of knowledge would open up, both above in the celestial spheres and below in the physical realm, and the world would thus be prepared to enter the seventh millennium, the Messianic Age.
The Zohar describes the two types of knowledge that would be revealed during this time frame. The first is the opening of the "gates of knowledge above," referring to Torah and G-dly wisdom, and the second is the "fountains of wisdom below," referring to science and our understanding of nature and the physical world.
Indeed, we find that the world began to undergo great changes during that time, just as the Zohar prophesied. The amount of knowledge and understanding began to reach levels unprecedented in history. In the Torah world, this was the time when Chasidic philosophy began to be revealed, and in the secular world, scientific discoveries and developments began a frenetic pace which continues to the present day.
This period of revelation of knowledge, both G-dly and secular, came about as a preparation for the seventh millennium and the days of Moshiach. It is easy to understand how increased revelation of Torah serves as preparation, for the Messianic Era is a time when "knowledge of G-d will cover the earth like the water of the sea." But what has this to do with scientific advances and the Industrial Revolution?
A fundamental innovation of Moshiach will be that our perception of reality will change. Chasidic philosophy explains that after Moshiach reveals himself, " all flesh will see"--our physical flesh will be cognizant of the G-dliness that permeates and sustains the entire world.
Advances in scientific knowledge and understanding of the natural world are a preparation for this time. Medical, astronomic and nuclear discoveries have been revealed to man so that he can use this knowledge to serve G-d. As with everything else, we are given the free will with which to utilize these discoveries, as increased knowledge carries with it increased responsibility. When a Jew employs modern technology to serve G-d, perform mitzvot and further goodness in the world, he is utilizing these revelations properly.
We have been granted the increased understanding of the dynamics of the physical world so that we can elevate these elements as well. Furthermore, the greater our understanding of science, the greater our appreciation and understanding of the ultimate unity of G-d and Creation. We see in the progress of history the positive development of knowledge and how it leads to an understanding of G-d. In antiquity man believed in the divinity of each of the natural forces, and believed that physical matter was composed of many different elements. Modern science, however, is proving the existence of fundamental, atomic structure, proving yet another example of G-d's ultimate unity.
AWAKENINGS This article is based on a true story.
A heavy silence hovered over the small Indian village. There was no wind, not even a breeze to ruffle the leaves. The palm trees dropped, the large leaves of the banana tree were shriveled and lifeless. Dust filled the air. The skeletal cows wandered aimlessly through the dirt roads. Children stood in the doorways of thatched huts, their eyes black and somber in their dark faces. The sun beat down mercilessly upon the parched village. The fields were empty. There were no men singing as they worked. There was no rain.
The July monsoons had not yet arrived. People lay on their mats, squatted in doorways, waiting for the rain they might never live to see.
Ruchama arrived that afternoon. For years she had come to India to learn the art of native dancing. But this time it was different. She had come to India as a Torah observant Jew. She stood by the hotel room window and looked down upon the village square. How far away Brooklyn seemed from this remote corner of India. It was Friday afternoon, and sunset came quickly. She bent over her knapsack, and took out the two brass candlesticks, the white cloth, the challahs.
She noticed a movement in the square. The aged wise man of the village was calling the people together. Slowly people emerged from the houses and came shuffling toward him. They stood listlessly as he spoke to them. She could not catch his words.
It was time to light the Shabbat candles. She struck the match. The candles glowed in the dusk. Covering her eyes she said the blessing slowly, saying each word with deep feeling: "Baruch Ata Hashem--Blessed are you G-d. May Your bounty be drawn into this world. Elokeinu--our G-d, but also King of the world, King even here, in this starving village at the end of the world, Who has commanded us to kindle the Shabbat candles." It occurred to Ruchama that these were probably the first Shabbat candles ever lit on this spot, that indeed, it must be the first Shabbat ever welcomed in this portion of India.
The Shabbat candles flickered. A small breeze sprang up from the open window. The flames leaped joyfully. The wind began to blow more strongly and the flame grew. The first rain drops fell. Ruchama closed the window against the storm. She watched as the water came down in sheets.
The wise man stood gazing at her window. He walked with purposeful steps to the hotel door, and tapped on it gently. Ruchama opened the door. The wise man greeted her with a warm smile. He gestured with his withered hands at the candles.
"Who are you, my daughter, and what are these lights?"
"My name is Ruchama, and these are Sabbath candles."
"And what is the purpose of these candles?"
"They bring light and blessing into this dark world."
"Where do you come from and who are your people?"
He spread his hands over the candles in blessing.
"Ah, the Jews. You are a holy nation protected by a Mighty G-d. With these two candles you have brought rain--life--to our village." He bowed, and walked out into the torrents of rain.
Ruchama had a feeling that this would be the last time she would come to India. Her purpose here had been fulfilled.
Reprinted from The Yiddishe Heim.
This book offers English readers access to relevant primary sources on the subject of Moshiach and the ultimate Redemption as illuminated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe's innovative studies of the relevant chapters of Maimonides Mishne Torah. Adapted and translated by Rabbi E. Touger and originally published by Sichos in English.
A DELIGHTFUL book about sharing for children of all ages. In rhythmic rhyme, Laibel and his younger brother, Yossi, learn first-hand why "sharing is something all people must do."
HaChai Publishing - Brooklyn, N.Y.
"The physical world in which we live, the objectively observed universe around us, is only a part of an inconceivably vast system of worlds." Thus begins the book The Thirteen Petalled Rose, described as a classic or Jewish mysticism. In this slender, but powerful book, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz seeks to answer the major questions asked by modern Jews about the nature of their existence in G-d's universe.
In his book A Jew and His Home, Rabbi Eliyahu Kitov covers the entire range of concerns which comprise the life of the Jewish family. He describes the values of Jewish marriage and the character of the wedding ceremony. He continues with a loving treatment of such subjects as harmony in the home, the meaning and purpose of modesty, mutual esteem, loyalty and devotion, relations with relatives and neighbors. The author dwells broadly on conduct at meals, kashrut, the intimate aspects of Jewish family life, the upbringing of children. Many of the chapters are followed by sections containing accounts of Jewish law and customs in the subjects under discussion.
Toward the conclusion of his description of the era of the Redemption, Maimonides writes: "In that Era there will be neither famine nor war, neither envy nor competition."
The Jewish people, and indeed, the world at large, will join together in bonds of love and unity. An awareness of G-d's transcendental Oneness will pervade all existence and this will produce a higher and more inclusive conception of unity than is possible at present.
In the present era, unity involves people of differing natures joining together. As the diverse limbs of the body function together as part of a single organism, so too, unity can be established between different individuals. Nevertheless, such a bond does not raise a person above his individual identity entirely. On the contrary, his very awareness of self should be employed in his efforts to unite with others.
In contrast, the transcendent unity of the Era of the Redemption will raise every individual above the limited horizons of his personal identity, "For the world will be filled with the knowledge of G-d as the waters cover the ocean bed." The prophet's words employ this simile to express the following concept: A vast multitude of creatures inhabit the ocean. Nevertheless, what we see is the ocean as a whole and not the particular entities which it contains. Similarly, in the Era of the Redemption, individual created beings will lose consciousness of their separate identities, for they will be suffused with an awe-inspiring knowledge of G-d. The unity that will be established between individual entities will thus be of a higher and more consummate nature.
In microcosm, we should anticipate these concepts in our own present conduct. Since we are on the threshold of the Redemption, it is now possible to appreciate a foretaste of the spiritual awareness to be achieved in that era, and to apply it in our lives.
In this context, we may examine a teaching in Pirkei Avot: "Be one of the students of Aaron--loving peace and pursuing peace, loving your fellow creatures, and bringing them near to the Torah." Significantly, unlike many of the other teachings of Pirkei Avot that are merely suggestions, this teaching is phrased as a command.
Furthermore, this command is directed to every member of the Jewish people. The Torah states that Aaron's death was mourned by the entire Jewish people, both men and women, for everyone appreciated his patient endeavors to spread peace and harmony among them. Similarly, every Jew is urged to emulate Aaron's behavior and to reach out to others with love and care.
The wording of the above teaching, "Be one of the students of Aaron," is a reminder that one must realize that there are other "students," and one's own favorite path in bringing about love and unity among the Jewish people is not the only possible approach.
As mentioned, this directive is particularly relevant at present, for we need to accustom ourselves to the spirit of the Redemption. Previously it had been explained that an emphasis on Ahavat Yisrael ("love for one's fellow Jew") was necessary as a preparation for the Era of Redemption. Since the exile came about because of unwarranted hatred, we would nullify the reason for the exile by spreading love among our people. And this in turn would cause the exile itself to cease.
Since, however, to borrow an expression used by the Previous Rebbe, we have already completed all the spiritual service necessary to bring Moshiach, to the point that "we have even polished the buttons," we can assume that the reason for the exile has been eradicated already. At present, therefore, the emphasis on Ahavat Yisrael comes primarily as a foretaste of the Era of the Redemption.
And through living in the spirit of the Redemption, accustoming ourselves to this way of thinking, and more significantly, to this form of conduct, we will hasten the actual coming of the Redemption. May this take place in the immediate future.
Adapted from a recent talk of the Lubavitcher Rebbe by Sichos in English.
Why is the present Hebrew month sometimes referred to as "Mar" Cheshvan.
Cheshvan is considered a bitter (in Hebrew "mar") month because it contains no holidays and suffering befell the Jewish people on various dates during Cheshvan throughout history. Another explanation is that "mar" also means a drop of water and Cheshvan is a month filled with bountiful rains.
The month of Tishrei which we just this week concluded is referred to in Jewish sources as a "comprehensive month." Its days include the entire spectrum of Jewish observance and emotion. It contains holy and awe inspiring days, days of introspection and penitence, fast days and regular week days, and joyous and exuberant days such as those of Simchat Torah.
Throughout the entire month of Tishrei, Jews stock up on spiritual experiences and mitzvot from the holiday seasons. Hearing the shofar, giving tzedaka, blessing the candles, inviting guests, praying, shaking the lulav, eating in the sukka, fasting, etc., etc. Little by little, throughout the year, we unpack our stored "goods," drawing strength and inspiration from the vast treasures we acquired during the month of Tishrei.
Yet, we cannot rest on our laurels. The stock we have stored up during Tishrei is not limitless. It constantly has to be replenished with mitzvot that we are currently performing. Thus, our "shelves" will be kept filled.
One particularly important mitzva to keep in abundant supply is that of Ahavat Yisrael--love of one's fellow Jew--a mitzva which is, in fact, a comprehensive mitzva. We are told that the mitzva of Ahavat Yisrael is the "basis of the entire Torah" and is a "great principle of the Torah." It encompasses and includes every single Jew, for Jews are like one body. Thus, we are required to love every Jew--even one whom we have never seen. This mitzva affects every Jew on an individual and collective level. And since it is such an important mitzva, we should never rely on what we might have in stock, but should replenish it every single day.
Many years ago in the city of Rabat in Morocco there lived a great Rabbi who was also the mohel of the city. The Jews were not blessed with an abundance of worldly goods, but their greatest blessing lay in their many, lovely children who filled their homes with joy. Hardly a day passed without a bris, and the Rabbi was kept busy performing this holy mitzva.
After a time the Rabbi realized that he had not been called upon to perform a bris in many weeks. He couldn't understand why the Jewish women had ceased to give birth to boys, and he went to discuss the matter with the city elders.
They were also confounded by the drastic drop in the birth rate of the town, until one of them remarked that its seemed to have begun when the King granted a monopoly on fishing rights to the governor of the city. He had placed an exorbitant tax on fish, so that only the wealthiest could afford to purchase it. The Jews could no longer grace their Shabbat table with fish.
"Aha!" said the Rabbi, "That explains it. You see, it is a great mitzva to honor the Shabbat with fish, since the Creator blessed fish as He did people with the blessing 'Be fruitful and multiply.' Now, since the people can no longer afford fish, they have been deprived of this blessing."
The Rabbi had a plan. He went home and wrote out a few words on a parchment, and then instructed one of his students to take it to the seashore and drop it into the water exactly after sunrise.
The young man carried out the Rabbi's instructions, and the results were truly amazing. That day, when the fishermen went out, they were unable to catch even one fish! The same happened on the next day and the third.
The king, a great fish lover, quickly noticed the absence of fish and complained to the royal cook, who in turn replied that he had been unable to find fresh fish in any of the markets of the city. The angry king then sent for his governor and demanded an explanation. "I have given you a monopoly over the fish trade, and I cannot even get fish on my table! Have the fishermen stopped fishing, or have all the fish died!?"
The trembling governor had no explanation for the strange turn of events. He personally inspected the wharfs, but to no avail. The king gave an ultimatum: "In three days you had better come up with some fish or else I will have you thrown into the sea to find the fish yourself."
The terrified governor sent out all his informants to try to solve this puzzle, and sure enough, one returned with the story of a young Jew throwing something into the water.
The governor quickly returned to the king with the information that the Jews had bewitched the fish. The Rabbi was summoned and he addressed the king, saying, "Long live the King, Your Majesty. It is true I am responsible for the disappearance of the fish, but I did not cast any spell upon them. We Jews are strictly forbidden to use magic. I simply ordered the fish to leave these waters for the time being, and for a good reason.
"Your Majesty, G-d Who created the heaven and the earth filled them with many good resources for the benefit of man. He created air and water and made them readily available. The wind blows and the rains fall for the equal benefit of all G-d's creatures, and no man is able to capture them for his own use alone. G-d also created the fish of the sea. I am the spiritual leader of my people, and it has been my privilege to also serve as a mohel to circumcise the boys born into my congregation. In the past months I saw that no babies were being born, and I discovered that it was because the people are unable to purchase fish with which to honor our holy Shabbat."
"That is a strange thing to say," replied the king. "What could one thing possibly have to do with the other?"
The Rabbi explained: "You see, Your Majesty, G-d pronounced three blessings at the time of creation. One on the fish: 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas;' One on man: 'Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth, and have dominion over the fish of the sea...;' and on the Shabbat: 'And G-d blessed the Shabbat and made it holy.' So, that when we honor the Shabbat with fish, we are combining the three blessings, and G-d blesses our people with children who study his holy Torah."
The king now understood that because of his greedy governor poor people were unable to enjoy the bounty of the seas. He wasted no time in calling the governor and dismissing him from his high position.
The following morning at sunrise, all the townspeople assembled at the seaside to witness the wondrous return of the fish. Upon the arrival of the king, the Rabbi approached the water and called out: "Fish, hear my command! By the authority of the Creator and the authority of the Torah I order you to return at once and serve your Creator!" No sooner had he uttered these words than the calm sea began to ripple as wave upon wave of fish headed for the shore, jumping out of the water in excitement.
The crowd roared with happiness as the fishing boats raced out to sea to harvest the great bounty.
Rashi comments: This verse teaches us that the most important legacy of a righteous person is his good deeds. A righteous person is not defined by his lineage or by his noble ancestry, but by his own actions and behavior.
Noah's perfection was that he followed G-d's will completely and with all of his being throughout the day, not just when he learned and prayed, but with mundane matters as well.
If mankind sinned, why did the animals have to be punished, too? This is explained by a parable. A person prepared a great wedding feast for his son's upcoming marriage, and procured the finest delicacies for the celebration. Before the marriage could take place, however, the son died. The father then dismantled the wedding canopy and threw away all the elaborate preparations he had made, saying, "What do I need all these for? Now that my son is dead all this is useless."
Similarly, when G-d saw that mankind had sinned, He said, "What use is there for the whole animal kingdom now? I only created them to serve mankind."
The Messianic era will witness ultimate physical and spiritual bliss. All will be healed. The blind, the deaf and the dumb, the lame, whosoever has any blemish or disability, shall be healed from all their disabilities.

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I've listened to the recent chat on TalkingDrupal about the BackDrop project, a fork of Drupal which is causing much controversy in the community.
Having read the BackDrop website and also read various blog posts there's lots of things to get excited about if you're a D7 enthusiast and some not so great things if you're a Drupal evangelist!
Some people are scared of what it might do to the community, some are overjoyed at its concept but before I cast my opinion here's some of what I've gleaned so far.
We all know Drupal 7 isn't perfect, it's made good strides since Drupal 6 but you might feel Drupal 8 is more of a leap! if you're happy with Drupal 7 and you're already hiding behind your chair having read about what's changing in Drupal 8 then BackDrop could be for you.
Worried BackDrop is going to get left behind when Drupal 8 comes out then think again. The idea is to take most, if not all of the new functionality built into the new Drupal 8, such as the built in WYSIWYG, migration module*(see Nate's comment, sorry my mistake, not included at this time), inline editing etc and port them to BackDrop!
As BackDrop is only a side step away from Drupal 7 all D7 modules will only need minor modifications to become compatible. This is interesting stuff for module developers who can port their module to BackDrop quickly whilst rebuilding it for Drupal 8 at the same time!
The idea is to release BackDrop at the same tme as Drupal 8 so you won't feel left behind! If the thought of migrating your site to D8 doesn't appeal then BackDrop could be the way forward for you. Releasing BackDrop at the same time sings to me of competition but competition is healthy right?!
There's already mentions of BackDrop in the Drupal issue queues and this will only increase but they say that solutions in either issue queue can only help, not hinder.
Only time will tell if BackDrop causes a split in the community but the idea is to keep more people using Drupal, or BackDrop (a version of Drupal) instead of losing them to Wordpress or alike. The founders, feeling turned off by Drupal 8, turned to forking Drupal to stay within the community rather than start over again learning a new system.
Estimated and hypothetical post-D8 growth chart of Drupal audience over time.
Upgrading Drupal has never been a straight forward process and the decision has been taken to incorporate in core the migrate module. This will be the same for BackDrop, so whether you try D8 and want to move to BackDrop or vice versa you will be able to do this.
Just the same as is currently available to Drupal developers the BackDrop team are looking to create a thriving Eco system.
I'm excited about Drupal 8 and the direction it's going in and am fully behind the project, as you can read in my blog post Cliff Edge or Path To The Summit.
Some of my larger clients will utilise all the D8 functionality and I'll certainly be using it going forward but is it the right framework for every job, no. Should I migrate all my Drupal 5, 6 and 7 sites to it, or more importantly do my clients have the budget to do this, in some cases no.
Drupal 7 will be around for years to come which gives us plenty of time to learn the new ways of Drupal 8. If you're a site builder then D8 will make it even easier for you to build great sites but if you're a module developer or themer then it's going to take you time to get to grips with the new way of working. Do you have the time or the ability to learn what might feel like a whole new system?
For me BackDrop is a good idea as it will give those people who are more than happy with Drupal 7 the chance to stay in the community for many years to come, before Drupal 9 comes along and security updates are halted on D7.
The learning curve for new users of Drupal has always been steep and Drupal 8 could turn off those who have recently joined the community. BackDrop could give them an out.
Could BackDrop be the answer to those that say Wordpress is a sinch to get started with for non-techies but Drupal isn't?
The notion that BackDrop is a bad idea and one that could spilt the community are founded but it should be a catalyst for improvement in Drupal itself.
BackDrop could help the community make both systems even more popular and spread the word that Drupal is a great framework, or it could be one in the eye for Drupal 8 and we could see many moving across to the forked version. What do you think?
Update Dec 2014: The first release of BackDrop is due out on the 15th January 2015! Take a look at the latest documentation or download a preview now.
Company director of Drupal Centric, a web design and Drupal development company, with 20 years experience in the trade. On this blog he shares his knowledge of web design, Drupal, CRM and App development, in an easy to follow and hopefully fun way.
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A school is like a rock on which a house stands firmly even in the face of adversity. The house here refers to the child whose personality shapes up on the firm foundation of the school where he receives his schooling. Therefore, the image of the school has to be dynamic so that a parent may willingly repose implicit faith in its capabilities of shaping the personality of their child. The image of the school has to be so pervasive that it boosts the child to “Strive Harder to Soar Higher”.Schools are becoming increasingly aware of their image in the community. Every school, be it serving the majority or the minority, has certain priorities set up for themselves, like, reputation, quality education, infrastructure, security, curriculum design etc. For a holistic development of the students, a school needs to cater to their intellectual, social and physical needs. This can be done through quality education, co-curricular activities and sports respectively. The enhanced image building effort is to have a positive influence on student and staff morale, exam performance and student behaviour. “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step”and we have taken that first step towards excellence in the school education.
The image of our school began to take shape with the vision, the ideology and the philosophy of the school which forms its backbone and projects the institution in a positive frame. I am saying this with conviction because we are one of institutions of PSG which is known for its quality education. A rigorous academic programme is our prime focus, but we do have an equally outstanding co-curricular and extra-curricular agenda for students endows them with a much needed holistic education to give them a competitive edge over their counterparts elsewhere. Hence I am quite confident that every child in our school would enjoy a bit of success in their lives which is essential in building their self-esteem.
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Autism is a set of child developmental delays and disabilities. It includes impaired social interaction and communications, delayed and impaired verbal and language skills, and focus on repetitive activities. Autism is just one of several related disorders in the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) classification. Asperger’s Syndrome is the second most common ASD illness after autism and generally differs from autism because language development is not affected as severely.
The incidence of autism has been rapidly increasing in many places. Although there appears to be no single cause for this, nutritional modifications both for pregnant women and children have been found to exert significant improvements on outcomes both in terms of lowering rates of autism and helping children overcome some of the developmental and behavioral problems it causes.

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MARKURDI HOSTS MMSN CRYPTOCOCCAL SCREENING TRAINING PROGRAMME.
The nationwide training on cryptococcal meningitis screening has been delivered in Markurdi on August 30th, 2018. In July, the training was offered to healthcare personnel in Port Harcourt and Akure.
The advocacy on fungal infection is on going in Jos, Plateau state Nigeria. Training screening and treatment of patients is also on-going. This is a follow-up on the training last year by Dr. Rita Oladele.
That is great to know, Dr. Okolo! Keep it going. I believe the effort is paying off.


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The spine is made up of a series of connected bone called vertebrae. Between each vertebrae is a cushion called the intervertebral disc. Each disc absorbs the stress and shock that goes through the body during movements like bending, twisting, running and jumping.
A herniated disc can also be called a slipped disc. It happens when part of the disc is squeezed out from between the vertebrae. Although most herniated discs are not symptomatic, they can potentially result in an irritated or “pinched” nerve, resulting in buttocks or leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and, sometimes, back pain.
The pain can vary from very mild to so severe it is almost intolerable. In some instances there may be no pain and proper investigation is then needed to determine the cause of the nerve problem.
Most people with a herniated disc do not have a pinched nerve (medical term: radiculopathy), but even if radiculopathy is present, surgery is usually not needed to correct the problem. It becomes vital to distinquish if the herniated disc is causing a problem, and if so which disc to direct proper treatment. This is where a physiatrist’s analysis is vital. Just as if you had chest pain you would not seek the consultation of a heart surgeon, but see a cardiologist first, so with back pain, herniated discs, or musculoskeletal pain of any type including arthritis, it is important to seek the advice of a non-surgical specialist who has ability to analyze the situation in depth and has a large number of treatment options besides just surgery to offer.


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Looking for awesome job opportunities? Ballito is a cool place to work and live. Whether you already live in Ballito or thinking of relocating, you can find vacancies in the area. With its tranquil atmosphere and beautiful beaches, the seaside town makes a great place to live. If you are working in Ballito, you will have access to useful amenities and fun activities.
Jobs in Ballito include Sales Administrator, General Foreman and Office Manager positions. The economy in Ballito has seen significant growth over recent years. The commercial business park and thriving tourism industry creates employment opportunities. King Shaka International Airport has also aided the economic development of the town. With vacancies available across a range of sectors, you can find employment opportunities which match your interests and skills. Vacancies are available for Electricians and Junior Administrative Assistants.
Ballito offers residents beautiful views of rolling hills and golden beaches. Willard Beach is a popular spot to soak up the summer sun. There are life guards on duty at the designated swimming areas. Nearby surfing spots are frequented by locals and visitors. Other beaches include Clarke Bay and Ballito Point Tidal Pool.
Another fun activity that you can enjoy in Ballito is fishing. There are plenty of great fishing spots in Ballito and in the vicinity of the town. The promenade offers a scenic place to run or to take an afternoon stroll. Annual surfing events create a festive environment in Ballito and attract visitors from the surrounding towns.
It is easy to reach attractions in the vicinity of Ballito. Gateway Shopping Centre and Sibaya Casino are within twenty minutes from this town. Other attractions in the wider area include hiking, bird watching and game drives.
Ballito offers its residents a range of quality amenities. It is a suitable place for families to settle down as there are educational institutes in the surrounding area. There are numerous shopping centres in the town, including the Lifestyle Centre. Shopaholics won’t be disappointed with the retail outlets at Ballito Bay Mall.
With its peaceful atmosphere and laid back lifestyle, working in Ballito is great fun. See for yourself and start applying for jobs in Ballito by registering your CV on Job Mail.
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This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model. This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income. You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost. This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered. The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details. Children's Health Center is a Community Health Center. Children's Health Center is a Homeless Health Center. In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
The Children's Health Center provides health care to children and young people up to the age of twenty one. Acute care, emergency care, and well-child care are services offered. Drop-in acute care is available for children requiring evaluation of health status, diagnosis and treatment of acute illness, preventative services, and follow up. Routine immunization histories are maintained as children are properly vaccinated. The Children's Health Center serves as the off-hours Pediatric Urgent Care site for the Community Health Network and its affiliated partners.
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If you want to know what you can find and benefit from spas, this article is a good resource for you. Wherever you go right now, you can find them almost anywhere. Today, you can find different reasons why people would want to visit there. This just makes this place very famous these days. You can perhaps say that this place has truly become very in demand these days. If you want to know how this place is so beneficial these days, this article will give you some ideas. What you are going to like about this place is their spa treatments. It seems like almost everyone is addicted to this kind of treatment. Whenever you are stress and you need some time to relax, this is the right placed to be. If you love this treatment, you just have to visit the spa.
The good thing about spa relaxation is the fact that it is very relaxing once you are done with it. If anyone is very tired, they just know where to go receive this kind of relaxing feeling. The other reason why many people like to feel relax all the time is because of the busy world that they are now living in. In fact, there are still other benefits that you can get from this service if you want. You get to choose the kind of treatment that you want from the available options. The good thing with this is that you get to choose one to meet your needs.


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Athletic prowess was sought after and admired in traditional Māori society. Many competitive sports closely mimicked battle skills or built strength, endurance and agility.
Para whakawai (also known as whakahoro rākau, whakatū rākau or riri tākaro) involved training with weapons such as the taiaha and patu. Youths learned movement, weapons drills and sparring, including the art of karo – parrying and avoiding blows.
Karakia and other verbal expressions, believed to aid in battle, were also learnt. These included charms to strengthen the warrior while weakening their opponent.
Youths trained under the supervision of ika a Whiro, experienced warriors. Kōrari, the lightweight stalks of harakeke (flax) flowers, were used in practice situations.
Children played their own versions of these games, sometimes constructing mock pā.
Whiri kaha, toro kaha te uaua.
Mamau (wrestling – also called whatoto, nonoke, tākaro mamau, rongo mamau or tākaro ringaringa) was said to derive from the atua Urutengangana, and was a popular pursuit for both genders. Like many physical pursuits it had mental and spiritual dimensions, and associated karakia.
Mekemeke (boxing) was more popular after Europeans arrived in New Zealand. The term ‘meke’ referred to striking with the front of the fist and ‘moto’ to striking with the outside of the fist.
Omaoma (running – also known as pure) ranged from sprinting to long-distance endurance runs. Running races were known as tākaro omaoma. Often runners had to carry heavy stones. Taupiripiri were long-distance runs in pairs, holding one another around the neck.
Pekepeke was jumping. Among northern iwi a jumping contest was known as a tākaro tūpeke. Rērere was the long jump and tūtoko was vaulting with a pole.
Te Houtaewa, a descendant of the Te Aupōuri chief Te Ikanui, was chased by the Te Rarawa people after raiding their village at Ahipara, Northland, and stealing two baskets of kūmara. Despite his load, Te Houtaewa outran his pursuers and returned safely to Te Kao. He had traversed the entire length of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē (Ninety Mile Beach) in the process. There is now an annual beach race commemorating his feat.
Porotēteke (also pōteketeke, pōtēteke and turu pēpeke) were acrobatic tests of strength and balance.
Makamaka – throwing spears, darts and stones – was part of warfare and also a common activity in peacetime.
‘Tao’ was the name for a wooden spear. ‘Toro’ or ‘kōkiri’ were terms used for throwing a dart or spear underarm, and overarm throwing was ‘tīmata’ or ‘paka’.
On the East Coast, where spear throwing was known as makamaka rākau, mānuka spears about 1.8 metres long and 2.5 centimetres thick were used.
Para mako was played by warriors in training. It involved throwing and dodging or parrying mako-wood spears. Para toetoe (or wewero toetoe) was a milder version, played by children, using spears made from kākaho (toetoe stems).
Stone-throwing contests were held, using heavy stones weighing 20–30 kilograms. Slings called kōtaha, maka and tīpao were used to launch smaller stones.
A kōtaha was a whip used to propel spears. The children’s version, called ‘kakere’, involved poking a pointed stick into a kūmara and flinging it at other children.

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu, revealed that about 60 per cent of funds looted by former public officers is in Nigeria.
He added that the request for the extradition of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, was not intended to cause a diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Magu said: “Yes; 60 % of the looted funds are still in the country. This is why I called you to collaborate with me to expose them and to arrest them. We cannot do it alone; how many of us are in EFCC? There are about 180m Nigerians; how many of us are working here? I want to appeal to all law enforcement agencies to collaborate with us.
“Everybody must fight corruption, every Nigerian must join the fight against corruption, especially other law enforcement agencies. That was the reason we were established.
“More than 80 per cent of recovered loot recoveries outside this country are still hanging. Why is it hanging? Why is it so difficult to repatriate this money when you have established that this money came from Nigeria. And you know that this person does not own this money.


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how to unload with Gideros. I know how to create a Group and upload with Corona.
Also is there a way to monitor Memory with Gideros like the cose below?
I have to get use to the "Sprite" class. I think Sprite is like Display in Corona.


text: Currently, lichess.org does not host that many tournaments with increment time controls. If you want to support better, more high quality chess, then please join. This group is a campaign group to help get the ball rolling.


text: My freshman year of college was when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was released. The two weeks leading up to spring exams, my buddies and I played the game pretty much 24/7, surviving only on a diet of pizza rolls, diet tea, and cookies. By the end of the two weeks, it began to mess with my head. I even had dreams I was in the game. One night, there was a huge thunderstorm. I fell asleep on the couch after another long day of playing Call of Duty. While asleep, I had another dream I was in the middle of warfare. After a loud crash of thunder, I jolted up half awake. At that moment, my roommate came running down the stairs and said it sounded like shotguns outside. Still in a daze, I began to freak out. He asked me what was wrong but I told him to leave me alone. Before I went to sleep, I made peace with everything in my life ready for the war outside to take my life. The next morning I was alive and my roommates were wondering what was wrong with me last night. It was then that I realized the events that took place. Moral of the story: man can not live on a steady diet of pizza rolls, cookies, and Call of Duty without consequences.- Robert L.

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Swim 2.4 miles....bike 112miles....run 26.2 miles....be a Twatt for the rest of your life.
Sadly it's in the Shetland Islands makes the Orkneys look easy to get to!
Seriously considering entering this (or at least as part of a relay).
Did anyone do the tri a few years back in the same location - heard horror stories of the swim (illness / water quality / etc)?
I did the horror half where people dropped dead the day after.
Basically we had 3 weeks of bone dry during June and then a thunderstorm rolled in the day before. Fields were just harvested and loads of farms were spreading leftovers from the pig farms as fertilizers. These farms are located upstream. Guess what happens when fields are bone dry, gets hit with heavy rainfall? It washes stuff off directly into the river. We swam in that.
Apparently there had been samples taken to verify the water quality, but they were taken the day before and early morning before the race. I know that river very well (white water kayaking at Slenningford Watermill) and can safely say we probably hit the exact start time when all the pi$$ arrived.
Generally the Ure is pretty clean and we very rarely have problems kayaking (and swimming when it goes wrong). This was just a perfectly timed bad incident. You'd have to be pretty unlucky for it to happen again so don't let that put you off.
Blimey, that sounds absolutely horrendous!
... Fond memories pulled over on the hard shoulder unable to open my eyes.
I actually believe the organizers did ok and went by the book, despite some concerns from us who were there. They did the water samples and went by their readings. Just that local knowledge as waterways users some of us knew better (a couple more kayakers were present).
Please also note that this was the original Rubicon organizers who were genuinely brilliant at the event and NOT the BELLend who took over and ruined it all.
aw go on, tell us again. it was quite a yarn!


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In 2005, Thompson Rivers University proudly introduced its first graduate program. Now, 10 years later, we offer six graduate degree programs and four certificate programs.
Combined with the provincial mandate for Open and Distance Learning, TRU offers a unique blend of learning opportunities for graduate students. In support of your research, creative and scholarly activities, the office of Research and Graduate Studies offers guidance for internal and external funding opportunities, and provides you with news, resources and tools necessary to guide you to success. We will be there to help you promote and mobilize your knowledge.
For more detailed information on our graduate programs, and for application information, please visit the program websites listed below. Be sure to apply early as the graduate programs have limited enrollment.
Please note that only formal written Offer of Admission letters from Thompson Rivers University will be honoured. Offers of admission in any other form, express or implied are not valid and will not be honoured.
A comprehensive and rigorous program that prepares the leaders of the future for government, major corporations, small business, NGOs and entrepreneurship.
Designed for the working professional, this degree is open to any bachelor's degree graduate who wants to expand career options. Students complete either a research project or a course-based degree.
A thesis-based degree with three areas of specialization: Ecology and Evolution; Physical Sciences; and Policy Management.
This unique program, through its pathways to admission and its emphasis on leadership development and Aboriginal health, meets the need for accessible, flexible graduate nursing education.
Launching in September 2017, the Master of Environmental Economics and Management is a two-year, course-based program, providing graduates with a broad knowledge of the business environment, advanced management skills and specialized knowledge in environmental economics and sustainability.
Launching in September 2017, the Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management provides graduates with an understanding of the business environment, specialized knowledge in the emerging area of sustainability as well as academic and applied research expertise through the completion of a graduate thesis or project.
This program offers a pathway to the 10-month MBA program for students with non-business-related undergraduate degrees and ensures they have the foundational skills and knowledge to be successful in the MBA program.
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is intended for students who wish to develop English language and academic skills necessary for successful participation in a Master of Education program.
Designed to provide educators with a solid foundation in the technical and pedagogical expertise required to effectively use education technology in the classroom, in distributed learning environments and in the world of online education.
Redesigned less than a year ago, the Graduate Student Commons (shown in the banner for this page) is a collaborative student engagement space. Filled with natural light, the space adjacent to the Main Library is open via 24/7 secured access. The Commons is designed to allow quiet study as well as act as an informal gathering place complete with kitchen area and complementary coffee and tea. Long tables and nearby whiteboards are ideal for small-to medium-sized groups, and a meeting room holds up to eight students. The Commons is equipped with audio-visual equipment, making it ideal for presentations as well.
In our increasingly interconnected world, it is critical for leaders to understand and embrace other cultures. Global perspectives are incorporated throughout our graduate curriculums, and the diversity of our students and faculty further enhance the development of intercultural understanding.


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An incident earlier this year in which the private contact information of 10,700 Seattle public school children and 1,400 teachers got passed along from the school district’s database to a political marketing firm prompted a group of parents to investigate this breach of privacy and formally request that the school district change its policy regarding FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Here is what I said to the Seattle School Board and superintendent on Oct. 6, 2010.
I am an SPS parent and co-editor of the Seattle Education 2010 blog.
Tonight I’d like to address concerns about how well the district safeguards our children’s private information.
At the beginning of every school year, our kids come home with stacks of papers and forms for us to read and sign.
I’d like to draw everyone’s attention to one in particular – the FERPA form.
I advise parents to read this carefully.
This form asks parents and guardians for permission to share our children’s private information with other people or organizations like universities, military recruiters, or anyone who asks.
Many of us have a number of concerns with this form and would like to request changes to the district’s policy to ensure the greater safety of our children.
First of all, we would like to change the form from an opt-out to an opt-in form.
The way it is now, if a family fails to return the form – it if gets lost or never makes it home — the district interprets that as a default parental consent to sharing this information. We believe that is wrong.
Second, if parents sign YES to this form, it allows the district to share the private directory information of our children with anyone who requests it. This raises a number of concerns.
It’s hard to imagine how the release of a child’s photo, e-mail address, birthdate, height and weight to a complete stranger could not amount to “an invasion of privacy” or potentially lead to some kind of harm.
Many of us parents are troubled that this information should be released at all.
Thirdly, anyone can ask for and get this info. The district does not require that anyone state their purpose, it does not do a criminal background check. All a person needs to do is sign a Declaration of Noncommercial Use.
Many of us are not okay with that. We would like the district to severely restrict what information it releases and to whom, limiting it to known organizations with legitimate purposes.
Earlier this year, a number of parents and teachers were disturbed to discover that the private contact information of 10,700 Seattle public school children and 1,400 teachers was passed on to a political marketing company, DMA Marketing/Strategies 360.
The information was requested by the Alliance for Education and Schools First. Both passed the info onto a third party.
We believe that passing along private student information to a third party should be forbidden.
Modern technology and the internet have made it very easy for information to fall into questionable even dangerous hands.
There are too many loopholes in the district’s FERPA policy that leave our children vulnerable. We would like to see those loopholes closed.
We believe the district should err on the side of our children’s privacy and safety.
We have entrusted you with our children and their private information. You need to do a better job of safeguarding both.
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Many people find nose piercings quite cool, and interestingly, they are becoming more acceptable considering the fact that many jobs now allow nose and facial piercings at work. If you decide to have your nose pierced, you need to ensure that you know exactly how to take the right care of your piercing. You need to take several precautionary measures, especially for the first three months to ensure proper nose piercing healing. Let's find out more about what you should or should not do after getting your nose pierced.
Several factors determine how long you have to wait until your piercing heals completely. The location of the piercing matters a lot. If you have a piercing on the outside of your nose (a nostril piercing), the healing may take up to 2-4 months. On the other hand, a piercing of the cartilage (a septum piercing) may heal completely within 6-8 months. You may also go for a piercing through the skin right at the top of your nose, but it may take up to 8-10 weeks to heal completely.
Never touch your piercing without washing your hands thoroughly. During the first three months, you need to clean your piercing at least twice a day. Before you do it, use antibacterial soap to wash your hands. This helps lower your risk of developing any infection.
You can use a saline solution to wash your piercing and prevent infections. Be sure to mix non-iodized sea salt in warm water. Take a sterile tissue, dip it into the solution, and use it to wipe down your piercing. You can use this cleaning routine after you take a shower.
It is quite tempting to touch your piercing with your fingers while it is still healing, but you should try hard to resist the temptation. Your hands will always have bacteria and you can infect your wound if you keep playing with your nose ring. Even if there is any buildup around your ring, you should wash your hands with antibacterial soap first and then touch the piercing. Avoid moving the nose ring in and out because it can cause hypertrophic scarring.
It is important to take steps to ensure you do not end up developing an infection, but you should also take your time to select the right type of jewelry. The quality of the jewelry can affect the nose piercing healing time.
For a smooth healing process, you will be better off going for titanium, niobium, or stainless steel jewelry. Some piercers offer free rings and studs, but it is better to opt for higher quality rings to avoid dealing with any complication. It is also better to opt for nose rings instead of nose bones or studs because rings encourage faster healing.
It is natural to feel that you should be changing your nose ring and going for another type of nose piercing. It is also okay to feel you should opt for a larger or smaller diameter ring or stud. Whatever the case, you should avoid making these changes too quickly. This may lead to an infection and extend the healing time. It is better to change your piercing at least after a couple of months. Be sure to notice what your piercing tries to say – do not try to change it if you feel any pain while trying to remove it.
It is possible to develop an allergic reaction to the jewelry you wear. Jewelry made of implant-grade stainless steel is usually the safest bet, and so are the pieces made of niobium, gold, and titanium. Still, you may develop a reaction to the metal jewelry, and if that is the case, you should consider switching to nylon or Teflon.
Your nose piercing healing time may extend considerably if you develop an infection. It is therefore important to take precautionary measures when handling your piercing and jewelry. Here is what you should know to prevent and deal with infections.
Know What Is Normal: It is normal to have some bleeding, tenderness, swelling and bruising immediately after the piercing. Your piercing may start to look pink when it heals a little. There may also be a whitish-yellow discharge, which is completely normal. You may experience some pain even when your piercing seems to have healed, and that is mainly because it has not healed from the inside yet.
Do Not Ignore Signs of Infection: You are likely to have an infection if you notice green or yellow discharge from the piercing. You may also experience pain with inflammation. Do not ignore these signs and seek immediate medical attention.
Do Not Ignore Red Bump: It is common to have a bump after the piercing, but you should seek medical attention if it looks red and has pus inside. If you suspect an infection, stay away from removing your jewelry. Only ask your doctor to help you with this.
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A valid piece of identification matching the name on the reservation will be required to check-in at the hotel.
Modern rooms in the Theater District of Manhattan.
In the Theater District of Manhattan, 5 blocks from Times Square, the Novotel New York Times Square, features a gym, on-site dining, and modern rooms.
The spacious accommodations at the Times Square Novotel are furnished with a work desk, a laptop safe and flat-screen TVs with the cable and WiFi.
Subway access is just one block from the Novotel New York Times Square and the Radio City Music Hall is less than 10 minutes from the hotel by foot.
NOVOTEL NEW YORK. . The Hotel Novotel New York is located in the heart of the Times Square area. We are 10 miles away From La Guardia Airport (LGA), 18 miles from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and 17 miles from Newark International Airport. Using the Subway network, take lin es 1 or 9 to 50th street, N or R to 49th Street, Q or W to 57th Street, B, D or E to 7th Avenue or C or E to 50th Street. By Bus, take the M104 via Broadway.

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HOLLYWOOD–September 26 marked the official opening of the Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School’s state of the art gymnasium and library. It was a significant day in the school’s 35-year history as it represented the culmination of years of tireless work and dedication. Inspired by the biblical story of Noah’s ark–the library finds itself in "floating" form as it hovers above the gymnasium roof. School Principal Viken Yacoubian expressed that the library symbolizes transition and the immigran’s’ voyage–yet it is anchored firmly with huge columns representing Armenia’s heritage and culture.
Many community members and supporters were on hand–as student council president Ara Tomassian–the afternoon’s emcee–welcomed them. After Reverend Vassilian offered his blessings and congratulations–Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools member Roubina Peroomian spoke enthusiastically about the worthwhile project and its journey to completion.
Inspirational words by US Congresswoman Diane Watson–representing California’s 33rd Congressional district–encouraged the preservation of ethnicity and culture and praised the school’s integral role in educating young Armenian American students. She said the 33rd district–with its mix of Armenia’s–Greeks–Hispanics–among other ethnicities–is a true reflection of what America is about. The Congresswoman’spoke of parallels between the Armenian and African American communities–remarking–"We share a common heritage of having been transported through the diaspora to a new home in America." Watson noted the resilience of the Armenia’s–despite its history of suffering–and the unique contributions the Armenian American community has made to society. Pledging her continued commitment to representing Armenia’s in her district–Watson said that through such endeavors–"Your children and children’s children will never forget who they are."
On behalf of the school’s finance committee–Marie Demirjian extended gratitude to all who helped endlessly in the actualization of the project. Angela Sassounian–a member of the educational committee–said that the library will not only serve the needs of the students–but also the school’s teachers and parents–as well as the larger Pilibos family.
As the afternoon came to a close–Principal Viken Yacoubian acknowledged not only those who dedicated themselves to the project in the present time–but specifically extended appreciation to "those who came before us. It is the force of their vision–love–and commitment that has made the project possible." He remarked that the school will continue on its path–as the vision of becoming an integral part of the larger society–while being "anchored" by our Armenian heritage is realized.
StudioWorks Architects’ principals Robert Mangurian and Mary-Ann Ray–who designed the stunning building–were also present during the ceremony. They found harmony in the contradictory building types by fusing "exercise of the body" and "education of the mind." The pomegranate-red library can be entered through an existing four-story classroom building by elevator or via outdoor stairs with metal treads and jaunty nautical railings. Inside–the library is one big–long room housing 9,000 Armenian and English-language books–a reading room–a children’s storytelling nook–an online research area–and a librarian’s office. The 14,000-square-foot gym includes regulation high school basketball and volleyball facilities–bleacher seating for 275 people–a student store–an exercise room–locker rooms–restrooms–coaches’ offices–a maintenance shop–and equipment storage.


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All public sector contracts over the current threshold of £181,302.00 are covered by EU procurement regulations. These regulations are designed to prevent discrimination against companies from any member state and ensure free and fair competition.
The Council has rules about how it must spend public money and full details can be found in the Constitution - Standing Orders for Contracts. They state that over a certain value, contracts must be competitively tendered. (Please see the Tender and Quotation Opportunities page for details of current competitive tenders).
Whether public sector bodies tender or quote for work, the EU procurement directives still apply.
Council contracts out to tender with a value of over £50K are published on the Delta eSourcing website where suppliers can register for free and submit their tenders.
Contracts with a value of more than £181,302.00 for goods and services and £4.5m for construction works must also appear in the Europe in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).
are able to check their health and safety, environmental, equality and diversity and other records.
Candidates invited to bid are given at least two weeks to submit their tenders to Brentwood Borough Council by using the e-tendering system. Candidates are provided with the facility to submit their tenders via the tender box provided on the Delta eSourcing website.
The Council will evaluate and award the contract in accordance with the agreed award criteria in the Invitation to Tender/Quote. All candidates will be notified in writing as to the outcome of the tender exercise.


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HEArtT Program - Art, Dance, Music & More - ArtWorks 4 ENA, Inc.
Applications for 2018-2019 available now!
Due November 17, 2018 by 5PM.
PURPOSE: The HEArtT Program was designed to provide youth with artistic training in the areas of dance/choreography, visual arts and music production/song writing. The mission of the program is to teach and expose youth to the healing power of creative artistic expression. The program is completely FREE to participants!
A series of 10 workshops in which youth will be provided with hands on experience in the areas of Dance, Visual Arts and Music Production/Songwriting.
The first Saturday will be an orientation in which youth and parents meet with Art Ambassadors (artistic experts) and get a program overview. Youth will spend the remainder of their time (10 workshops) working up close and personal with trained professionals in their chosen track learning the fundamentals of their artistic medium.
Throughout the program youth will work with our Art Ambassadors to create an artistic piece that is meaningful to them and will have the opportunity to process their work through journaling and by engaging with a licensed therapist.
The HEArtT Program culminates with an Art Showcase where participants can share their finished pieces with friends and family.
All art, music and dance supplies used during the program are FREE for the participant to keep!
Applications for the 2018-2019 HEArtT Program are now open!
Program spans from November 2018 to April 2019: 10 workshops total.
Looking for kids excited to learn more about the arts!


text: Portsmouth Business School has a vibrant environment and is ambitious. We wish to build upon our existing strengths and considerable recent success by investing in excellence. We seek to appoint a Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow in Strategic / International HRM. The successful candidates are likely to hold a doctorate, or be close to completion. Professional qualifications and senior professional experience will be considered. You will be committed to excellence in teaching at all levels, and support to develop teaching skills is available for less experienced staff. You will be expected to make a contribution to scholarship and knowledge. You will have drive, an innovative approach to learning and teaching, and enjoy working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.


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This was a great reception at St. Paul's Church for over 100 people. I created several red and white themed flower arrangements then made sure all of the donated food items were properly displayed. The tables were previous set for a First Holy Communion reception earlier in the day the the beautiful spring-y yellow theme.
Try mixing your theme color with white to make your color go further without being overwhelming.
I just had the opportunity to take a cruise with Juneau Tours and Whale Watch. What an amazing adventure.
This company has several size boats that you can rent based on the needs of your event. You can either have your party on the boat or they can shuttle your guest to a remote beach and you can have a fabulous party on shore.
The larger boats have the capability for catering and a bar tending.
I have many ideas on how to decorate the blank canvas their boats currently are. And what an amazing story for your guests. You are guaranteed to see whales or your money back. A win-win scenario! This is perfect for the bride in off the cruise ships (one less excursion you need to make time for), the bride with numerous guest from out of town (an wonderful adventure) or the adventurous bride and groom who want something a little different! Plus they have shuttles from the cruise ships.
Let me know when I can plan your nautical wedding.


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Axis Theatre Company is hosting our third online auction to raise money for the Wayne Specht Legacy Fund and continue our work of presenting original, educational physical theatre for young audiences. Axis Theatre Company is a registered Canadian charitable organization, whose productions are performed in theatres and schools, enriching curriculum, drawing children into stories and giving them access to ideas in new ways. Using elements of red-nose clown, mime, movement, mask, music, puppetry and improvisation, our cutting-edge physical theatre style engages young and young-at-heart audiences in interactive experiences that educate, inspire and transform.
All proceeds will be supporting Axis Theatre's Awesome Summer Auction!
2019 Folk Festival Sunday Passes!
Love art and learn from it at Arts Umbrella!
A Fancy Hat from the Granville Island Hat Shop!
One-on-one coaching with Film & TV professional Delores Drake!
Show your team spirit by sporting this Canucks Ball Cap, autographed by Erik Gudbranson! The real value of this item? Priceless!
Package Includes: 2 Tickets for any show at the Cultch $50 gift card Burgoo Restaurant, at any of their 5 locations!


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Looking to further your career path through professional connections and experience? Lucky for you, you came to the right place! PASE's PAANO Mentorship Program offers a variety of opportunities for students, alumni, and others to provide support for peers, learn new skills, receive academic advice, and plenty more! Come join us and apply to be a mentor or mentee!
Mentor applications are due Monday, January 29th at 11:59pm.
Mentee applications are due Friday, February 2nd at 11:59pm.
Come join us for the first general meeting of the winter quarter! We'll be hosting our annual Mario Kart Tournament - entrance in the tournament is only $2. Join us for games, friends, and much more!
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This recipe for Potatotto is made with potatoes….not rice. This dish uses exactly the same process of slowly simmering into the veggie broth, then seasoning it with a heavy dose of butter and Parmesan cheese. This is an interesting concept - use potatoes instead of rice.
Pell potatoes and cut into small cubes (½ cm). Soak them in cold water for half an hour. Drain them using colander.
Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a wide shallow pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and stir to coat all the cubes in the butter.
Gradually add half of the hot stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the stock has been evaporated.
Repeat the process using a stock until the potatoes are just cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Meantime, melt two tablespoons of butter in heavy small pan over medium-high heat. Add wild Chanterelle and sauté until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Remove the pan with Potatotto from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining butter for extra richness and the Parmigiano Reggiano to perfect finish.
To serve, place the Potatotto in a bowl. Top with the Chanterelle, fresh parsley and more cheese, if desired. Serve immediately!


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For us as entrepreneurs one of the most essential skills to master is leverage. Knowing how to leverage your finances, your time, your skills and your resources, all help create the business, income, and lifestyle that we desire.
Effective use of digital marketing can help enormously with that. In fact, it is pretty much perfect for achieving enormous leverage in your business.
Don’t just manage your time, leverage it.
I’d start with lead generation, a huge issue for many small business owners.
…When what you really need is a “lead generation machine” which feeds you a continual supply of people who are already pre-sold on your product or service, they “know, like and trust” you and because of your client screening process (a few simple questions), you know they have the money to pay.
Here are the basics how to build that beautiful machine that offers you a non-stop supply of ideal clients. (For this example let’s say you are a high-end personal trainer, and you’ve been smart and only look for business executives with plenty of money).
Set up a private Facebook group (better than a page for what we are going to do) where you will post great content… some of your own, some other information and articles you read online etc.
Post success stories and feedback from other clients.
Build your group. If you already have a website then make sure you let your visitors know about your new group.
Send your Facebook ads to a Facebook messenger chatbot (I love ManyChat), not directly to your group.
So, now you have set up a Facebook Group where you will “position” yourself as the go-to guy for your ideal client. And through your content and interaction in the group, your members will grow to “know, like and trust” you.
You do this by openly sharing your knowledge and helping the people in your group.
In the steps above we did something really clever. We effortlessly created multiple communication channels.
This means you can now communicate with our FB group members in the Facebook Group, as well as via messenger (using ManyChat), email (I like Active Campaign), and by placing cheap retargeting ads on Facebook (because we “pixeled” them!). This is amazing leverage from a simple Facebook ad.
Keep posting content, make Youtube videos, share success stories and use the communication channels to let your members know when you have posted new content in your group.
Get active on social media. Make some Youtube videos, post on regular Facebook page and Instagram. Be authentic. Be real, Let your personality show through. All of this creates trust.
Every time you interact in your new Facebook private group you are leveraging your time and knowledge because you are speaking to everyone in the group, and sharing your knowledge with them all not just one person at a time.
Every time you communicate with your group members by messenger or email you are leveraging your time because you are communicating with all of them.
You are also leveraging everyone else’s time, efforts and credibility in your group. Their participation creates social proof and trust.
Once you have done this, and it will take a little time, you will no longer be chasing new clients.
Your FB ads will fill your group with new potential clients daily. And because of your new position of trusted advisor, they will want to work with you.
Here’s where you decide: 1) who you want to work with and 2) how much you want to charge.
You have turned the game upside down.
You now have that beautiful machine we mentioned above. A machine that will supply you with a continual supply of your ideal clients, who all know, like and trust you, they are all pre-sold on your service because you have demonstrated your knowledge, and you cherry pick the ones with money and who you think would be cool to work with.
If you have some digital marketing experience, you may already be able to set this “funnel” up yourself by following the steps above.
If, however, you need some help, we can build this for you. Connect with us, and let’s see if we are a good fit.


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LS&Co. made history last fall when it launched the Levi’s® Commuter™ Trucker Jacket with Jacquard™ by Google, one of the first commercially sold wearable-technology garments.
The launch was the culmination of a long-term project with Google that was incubated in our Eureka Innovation Lab. To capture the story of Jacquard, I visited Eureka in October to interview Bart Sights, vice president of technical innovation, who shared how the project evolved from a piece of red tattersall sewn with conductive thread into the stylish-yet-functional denim must-have for any commuter. The interview was conducted as part of our ongoing LS&Co. Oral History Project.
It was Paul Dillinger, Head of Global Product Innovati on, who conceived of the idea of using a Levi’s® Commuter jacket as Levi’s® first wearable-technology garment. The project rapidly evolved from there. They envisioned cyclists using the jacket to listen to music, get directions or hear the time. “A Commuter Trucker jacket… is relatively difficult to make,” said Bart, “so we just made sleeves.” Through prototyping sleeves, the team settled on using copper threads in the left sleeve cuff—the conductive portion of the jacket.
Throughout the project, Bart carried the original tattersall, hand-drawn designs, bits of copper thread, and prototype sleeves in a plastic box that nearly disappeared when his car was stolen. That same box, and a Jacquard jacket are the latest additions to the LS&Co. Archives, documenting a fashion first.
Other highlights Bart shared included insights into early testing issues with the copper wiring because it was engaged every time the underside of the cuff came into contact with skin. When the prototypes were ready, San Francisco bike messengers tested them during their deliveries in the hilly city.

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