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The day started with a great intro from Jana Eggers with a positive message about nurturing this AI baby that is being created rather than the doomsday scenario that is regularly spouted. We are a collaborative discipline of academia and industry and we can focus on how we use this for good.
The second talk was from Daniel McDuff from Affectiva. The company has moved on since he presented last year. Emotions affect how we live our lives, communicate etc and understanding them can help up design devices to improve our lives3. Manual labelling of videos for emotions is time consuming and different cultures have variations on expressiveness. Using an opt-in app, Affectiva were able to gather large amounts of data (hundreds of thousands of videos world wide). Even a smile can be ambiguous but CNNs perform the same as human tuned recognition, but for gender recognition, CNNs outperform human tuned networks. Generally people have neutral expressions and some emotions are very tricky – identifying sentimentality, or feeling informed, were a great example of this. Applications for the technology could include whether someone is active and engaged or just watching, which could be great feedback from distance learning for example, or even detecting depression.
The keynote was from Yoshua Bengion with a general talk on Deep Learning for AI. Devices are becoming more intelligent and computers need knowledge to make good decisions. With classical AI, the rules were fixes and rhe machines spoon fed with limited data. As humans, our knowledge is not formalised and is expressed in words – we have a lot of implicit knowledge. How do we get AI to give “intuition” from data mining? The data is not enough – need to get below the data to underlying patterns. Deep learning is better than other deep learning techniques and can capture high level abstractions. Face recognition is now at near human levels with recognition of edges, smaller concepts (e.g. eyes) and then full faces. AI won’t learn from random functions – neural networks works because they have mathematical properties. After some history in the advances in deep learning, Yoshua played a video of the Nvidia self-driving car – initially it made a lot of mistakes and the human had to take over to avoid critical accidents. Only a few months later, the same technology had advanced enough to be safe on the public road. He went on to discuss bidirectional RNNs to give faster training and better decision making – particularly useful in understanding images and generating English descriptions.
This has advanced a long way. By identifying the subject of the image and related actions and objects and placing this in context, grammatically correct sentences can be constructed e.g. the Frisbee can be identified as the object of interest in the image, it is close to a woman and the scene can be identified to give the sentence “A woman is throwing a Frisbee in a park”. This does not always work and some amusing bad examples were shown. Like everything in this field, the bad examples will not stay around for long. A further demo showed voice recognition and answering questions based on an image: where is the cat? What is the cat standing on? etc. Yoshua made the point that any 2 year old understands basic physics through observation and we need to give the same reasoning to machines. Also, we are getting a lot of data and some of the compute needs to be done locally so GPU hardware needs to be cheap and energy efficient. For high level abstraction, unsupervised learning is key – machines need to discover the abstractions from the data. Yoshua’s book will be out soon4.
After a quick coffee break, Tony Jebara from Neflix gave a talk on double-cover inference in deep belief networks Netflix are keen to get the right content to their subscribers – the catalogue is huge and growing – what to promote to each individual and even what to drop from the catalogue? The popularity of items is personalised based on each users viewing history – not only what they’ve watched but what sort of time of day they’ve watched it. This not only influences the order that items are presented but also the order that rows are presented. Users are categorised based on similar profiles based on viewer history and presented with the right content and image to identify that content at the right time for the specific user. Machine learning is used to refine the searches, select the catalogue and even for new subscribers with no history to ensure that the sign up process is smooth. The methods have changed over time from a simple 2D matrix of title and popularity to a temporal approach with feedback to reinforce the decisions and probabilities. They achieve this with positive and negative feedback in the deep belief network. However, it’s possible to get frustrated cycles emerging easily with oscillation problems and the network will not converge. To resolve this, if oscillations occur, they take the network and remove the repulsive links. They then make a complete copy of the network and add repulsive links only between clone nodes – this results in a more stable network without frustrated cycles.
Next up, Honglak Lee talked about disentangled representations – the need to tease apart the factors of variation, closely related to generalisation of learning. How can we recover the latent factors of variation? E.g. for faces we can consider the identity, pose and image features and can model the interaction between factors. With this model, Lee’s group have been able to hallucinate changes to facial expressions and change viewpoint from static 2D images. With weakly supervised learning they also managed to create 3D transformations from 2D images, this was demonstrated with chair rotations, although the same technology could be used for frame predictions and Lee further demonstrated how frame prediction could be used for video games e.g. pacman and Qbert as well as inferring a relation between 2 images and using this to manipulate an unknown image, which was demonstrated with game sprites. Further work included text to image synthesis and manipulating images as the content of the text changed (e.g. the colour of a bird in the picture. All very interesting work.
The next section was focussed on speech recognition where there are some really challenging problems. John Hershey from Mitsubishi discussed the cocktail party problem – how to focus on a specific voice in a sea of voices to determine whether the conversation is interesting. The vision analogy would be to have a large number of images superimposed with transparency – all the waveforms combining and causing confusion. With image labelling CNNs are well suited – there are nice constraints: contiguous local objects, one object per pixel, distinct set of object classes and don’t have to distinguish sub types unless there is a specific problem that requires it. For the cocktail party problem, you need to segment multiple instances e.g. each car in a picture as a distinct item, which is not easy. So why is this easy for humans? The spectrum is complex due to combination of sources, a single “pixel” can change over time. At Mitsubishi they are using mesh based speech separation with bidirectional LSTM RNNs. Classification doesn’t solve the problem so they have added clustering. John showed a demonstration with two voices and the output with different techniques applied, culminated in their latest version, where the single voice could be heard clearly. They have also done this for three voices and I can image that this could have great applications for various assistant applications in noisy environments.
Andrew McCallum has been using deep learning to determine an open schema to allow questions to be asked while still retaining logical reasoning and structure in the data. He initially took job openings from companies to create a database and used this to predict trends. This work led into a knowledge based where unstructured data was processed to extract entity (author, relations, locations etc) and add structure before adding to the knowledgebase. Schemas are typically hand designed and can be too fine or too broad, or incomplete. For example”, affiliated with”, “studied at”, “professor at” are all associated with a university but do not have the same implication. A limited vector space can be used to created and open schema for entities and relations and fill in the gaps with logical inference. In the example he gave, they trained on a large knowledge base with cycles of data – by removing one of the links they could get the model to infer the final link. Once trained, the model could infer the schema with no human labelling. This has some great potential for removing the bottleneck in training and I look forward to reading a paper on this.
Next was Nathan Wilson from Nara Logics discussing the biological foundations for deep learning. This is a topic close to my heart as my own doctoral research was computation models of biological neurons and their adaptation in response to different neurotransmitters and resilience in network disruption. Nathan’s talk drew far more parallels between how biological neurons have inspired deep learning techniques and what we could see in the brain that was not yet used in computation as well as what features did good deep learning use that could predict how things might happen in biological neurons. I’m afraid I didn’t take many notes for this talk as it was all a warm comfortable feeling for me, but I encourage you to check out Nara Logics for more detail on what they do.
Facebook’s Adam Lerer continued the biological theme with a great talk on learning by example to get physical intuition. Toddlers learn balancing of blocks very early without needing to be “programmed” on the understanding of physics – they can spot precarious situations and determine what happens next by experience of the real world. Could this be achieved with AI? They built a physics engine and used it to predict the fall of randomly distributed blocks. Can deep learning networks learn physics from observation of videos? Yes! But how generalised can it be? They used a game engine to create synthetic data and created real videos as a test set. The required output was a decision of whether the blocks would fall and if so, where would they land? Using a mesh network PhysNet they split the prediction into a binary output for the fall and a location mask for the final position. Wiuth the synthetic data, PhysNet outperforms humans by far, with real data, PhysNet on slightly underperforms compared to humans. They also tested on a different number of blocks to what was used for training and found that although performance degrades, it still outperformed humans on the task.
The next speaker was Urs Koster from Nervana systems who have created their own optimised hardware as a cloud service with their own environment to create the deep learning models (Neon). Results were impressive – 4x faster than CAFFE for training and 2x faster than Nvidia’s TitanX. Dennard scaling has ended and the only increase in power for GPUs is via transistors in the last 10 years. The bottleneck is the communication between the chip so they added multipliers in local memory and created a custom interconnect in a 3D torus. This latest hardware they are about to launch is 5x faster than Nvidia, but with the launch of the new 1080 GPU in the last few days I wonder if this advantage will stay?
Key to putting deep learning on local devices is power consumption. Where you cannot afford the latency (or do not want to send data) to the cloud for processing, the local device needs to be powerful enough to manage the decision making, while still being energy efficient to avoid battery drain. Vivienne Sze and Yu-Hsin Chen from MIT presented their work on building energy-efficient accelerators for deep learning. Using an example of image recognition, they showed that each layer in the network required large amounts of computation and data transmission – to get efficiency requires parallising operations and reusing data and filters. Distributing the register and controls to each ALU also provides large increases in efficiency. Using DRAM is 200x more energy expensive than hoaving it in local memory. Zero compression can further save power by 45%. MIT have created Eyeriss DCNN accelerator system. This can run AlexNet 35 fps at 278 mW and this can be dropped below 100 mW by halving the frame rate. At full frame rate, the energy use is not far off normal hardware requirements, showing that there is still far further to go, but this might be the beginning on the next revolution in chip design.
This ended the first day, with another great line up of speakers for day 2, there was a lot to think about.

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Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is a Linux kernel security module which allows users and administrators more control over which users and programs can access which resources, such as files.
SELinux controls are determined by a policy loaded on the system and not changeable by careless users or misbehaving applications. SELinux also adds finger granularity to access controls. Instead of only being able to specify who can read, write or execute a file, for example, SELinux lets you specify who can unlink, append only and move a file and so on.
SELinux provides a flexible Mandatory Access Control (MAC) system built into the Linux kernel. Under standard Linux Discretionary Access Control (DAC), an application or process running as a user has the user’s permissions to objects such as files, sockets and other processes. Running a MAC kernel protects the system from malicious or flawed applications that can damage or destroy the system.
When a subject, (for example, an application), attempts to access an object (for example, a file), the policy enforcement server in the kernel checks an access vector cache (AVC), where subject and object permissions are cached.
If a decision cannot be made based on data in the AVC, the request continues to the security server, which looks up the security context of the application and the file in a matrix.
Permission is then granted or denied, with an avc: denied message detailed in /var/log/messages if permission is denied.
The security context of subjects and objects is applied from the installed policy, which also provides the information to populate the security server’s matrix.
In enforcing mode SELinux will enforce its policy on the Linux system and make sure any unauthorized access attempts by users and processes are denied. The access denials are also written to relevant log files.
Permissive mode is similar to Debugging mode. In this mode, SELinux policies and rules are applied to subjects and objects, but actions are not affected. The biggest advantage of Permissive mode is that log files and error messages are generated based on the SELinux policy implemented.
SELinux Policy is rules that define the security and access rights for everything in the system. It uses roles to limit the domains that can be entered, and has user identities to specify the roles that can be attained.
Processes and files are labeled with a SELinux context that contains additional information, such as a SELinux user, role type, optionally, a level.
Booleans are variables that can either be set as true or false. Booleans enhance the effect of SELinux policies by letting the system administrator fine tunr a policy. A policy may protect a certain demon or service by applying various access control rules.
Display SELinux context of a file or directory.
Changing SELinux Context of a file or directory.
Observe that the type is admin_home_t, let’s change it to public_content_t, so that it will be available for all users.
Restoring back the modified SELinux context to its defaults.
Checking the Booleans and modifying it.
If grep not used, it will list all booleans for all services in the system.
Boolean can only be checked when SELinux is in enforcing or permissive mode. If SELinux is disabled, Booleans can’t be changed.
Disabling and Enabling SELinux Security.
Edit the /etc/selinux/config file and change SELINUX=disabled. Whenever changing the mode, we need to restart the system so that changes can take effect.
To Change it back, set SELINUX=enforcing or SELINUX=permissive and restart the system.

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When two Chicago musicians, Joe and Jerry, witness the the St. Valentine's Day massacre, they want to get out of town and get away from the gangster responsible, Spats Colombo. They're desperate to get a gig out of town but the only job they know of is in an all-girl band heading to Florida. They show up at the train station as Josephine and Daphne, the replacement saxophone and bass players. They certainly enjoy being around the girls, especially Sugar Kane Kowalczyk who sings and plays the ukulele. Joe in particular sets out to woo her while Jerry/Daphne is wooed by a millionaire, Osgood Fielding III. Mayhem ensues as the two men try to keep they true identities hidden and Spats Colombo and his crew show up for a meeting with several other crime lords.
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The Vanderbilt football team plays at Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
The first weekend of SEC football had it all: our trio of highlights include a decisive Vandy win, the penultimate game of the weekend decided by a 34 (yes, thirty-four) point comeback, and the final game of the weekend going into double overtime. Calling it an exciting start would be an extreme understatement.
Only two teams in the top 20 lost this weekend, but both losses were to higher ranked teams. Regardless, the weekend was packed with crazy games. Most notably, unranked Maryland upset #23 ranked Texas, while Howard University beat UNLV, making history as the largest Vegas odds an underdog has ever overcome.
Once again, we’ve prepared themed SEC power rankings as we move onto week two. This time, each team will get its counterpart in the form of a song title.
While ‘Bama was the consensus #1 going into this season, few expected the dominance they showed in their first game against #3 FSU. Their defense and special teams completely manhandled that of Florida State, forcing 2 picks, a blocked punt and kick, and a fumble on a kickoff return. Alabama’s offense may have had its hiccups, but it was against the #3 team in the nation. Even so, the game was not even close. Clearly, Alabama is “Just Gettin’ Started” on their way to the College Football playoffs. It’s scary to think about just how good this team can be if their passing game reaches its full potential.
LSU had “No Problem” handling BYU, holding them to just 97 yards of total offense in their 27-0 shutout. It was a great way to start the season for an LSU team that underperformed last year. Derrius Guice, Leonard Fournette’s successor, gave as strong a performance as we all expected; look for him to keep making noise in that backfield. The only negative take-away from this game was the Tigers’ meager 50% scoring rate in the red zone. However, they have another week to work out the kinks. Assume another win this weekend as they play Chattanooga.
While they may have been playing Georgia Southern, the Tigers looked fantastic on both sides of the ball. Their running game and run blocking looked top notch, as both Kerryon Johnson and Kam Martin racked up 130+ yards on the ground with a touchdown apiece. In addition, the defense allowed just 78 yards of total offense. Having said that, the Clemson Tigers are just a much better football team than Georgia Southern. And this upcoming game is in Death Valley. There’s no doubt that even after a big win that Auburn has “goosebumps” going into this one, but if they can get out of the Valley with a win, they’re sure to skyrocket into the top ten.
As we all expected, Arkansas absolutely dominated Florida A&M this weekend. The final score was 49-7, and there were plenty of positive takeaways for Arkansas. Rookie RB Chase Hayden put on a show in his first college football game, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown on just 14 attempts. We really had to dig through the DJ Khaled archives for this one, but as soon as the ball was kicked off, Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema was probably thinking, “We Takin’ Over”. Expect the TCU Horned Frogs to give Arkansas a better game next week.
Mississippi State won in a very similar fashion to Arkansas, beating poor Charleston Southern 49-0. They looked really good this weekend, but it’s too bad they will have to face incredible competition in an absolutely stacked SEC west conference. As we predicted in our last power rankings (thank you very much), quarterback Nick Fitzgerald put on a show. He displayed his great arm by throwing for nearly 240 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran for an additional 49 yards and a score. They were on a roll. Truly, nothing could stop them; they were “All the Way Up”.
If Georgia won by twenty-one points, why did we drop them in the rankings? Well, they did play Appalachian State, who successfully held the ‘Dawgs from reaching a first down on either of their first two drives. Sure, Georgia wore them down and ended up winning this one decisively, but that’s not the start they were hoping for. Nick Chubb finished the game with two touchdowns, but if they want to beat the powerhouses of the SEC, Chubb has to do better than 96 rushing yards. As a team, their performance was no better, but no worse than “Alright”. This Saturday night they will travel to Notre Dame to take on the Irish, who are not to be taken lightly after demolishing Temple last weekend.
South Carolina squeaked by a tough NC State team this weekend, as they won by only one touchdown. This game can be easily summarized as “The Deebo Samuel Show”. Samuel was a one-man wrecking crew for South Carolina; he began the game by taking the opening kickoff 97 yards to the house and kept producing. He finished the game with three all-purpose touchdowns: two receiving, one return. After his performance this weekend, Samuel proved that he truly is “The Man” in South Carolina.
Is it too early to call A&M’s loss to UCLA the biggest choke of the year in college football? It might be, but let’s just say it’ll be hard to top blowing a 34 point lead. After losing starting quarterback Nick Starkel to injury, Kevin Sumlin’s squad went to shambles. This isn’t a problem that will go away anytime soon, as Starkel is likely out for the year, and unseasoned, yet promising Freshman Kellen Mond clearly isn’t ready to take the reins. Mond went just 3/17 for a disappointing 27 yards in Sunday’s loss. This Aggies team seems in line to “Crash and Burn,” as it is hard for any team to bounce back after being handed a loss like that, let alone a team that just lost their starting quarterback, as well as starting safety Donovan Wilson.
Despite not having their top WR and top RB due to suspension, Florida’s offense genuinely couldn’t have looked more lethargic, scoring just three points throughout the whole game, despite their defense setting them up to succeed. By taking advantage of sloppy quarterback play by Michigan, Florida was able to go into halftime with a lead before getting shutout in the second half. With two turnovers, three total points on offense and ten suspended players for the first game, Florida has got to “Get it Together” on and off the field if they want to live up to their potential.
“Comin Out Strong” right out of the gate was exactly what the Commodores needed as they completely outplayed MTSU. Their offense and defense were clicking on all cylinders. Shurmur looked sharp, throwing for 296 yards and 3 touchdowns, and they’ll need that play to continue through the season as they make their bowl game push. Vandy’s high pressure on Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill was key, as they sacked him 5 times. That pressure is exactly what was missing last season, when they managed just 15 sacks all year.
The guy from that Buffalo Wild Wings commercial definitely hit the overtime button on this game. Unranked Georgia Tech shouldn’t have been able to keep pace with 25th ranked Tennessee. Instead, they were a two-point conversion away from winning the game by one in double overtime. Tennessee’s defense was mediocre at best (the 42-41 score should say it all), but the offense did pick up some slack after a slow start. This game was much closer than it should’ve been. The Vols were “Playing With Fire”, not something they want to happen with a game against Florida in two weeks.
Missouri opened the season with a boring, incredibly high scoring game against Missouri State. This game was reminiscent of the NBA All-Star Game, where the thought process is something along the lines of “why play defense when I can just cherry-pick and wait to get the ball on offense”. Mizzou dropped 72 points against Missouri State, who did manage to run up their own side of the scoreboard with 43 points. Drew Lock played an exceptional game, throwing 7 touchdowns for Mizzou. This game was high scoring, but ended up like any of the “Shootouts” that are fun to watch for no more than ten minutes.
“They’re playing basketball, we love that basketball.” Bow Wow would recite those very words to Kentucky. They should really stick to basketball. Sure, they managed to beat Southern Miss, but we all know that they aren’t going to make much noise until basketball season. Their defense was the strong suit in this game and Denzil Ware’s fumble recovery for a touchdown proved to be the difference maker. Expect an entertaining game this week as they will stay in-state to play Eastern Kentucky.
Sorry Ole Miss, but your twenty point win means nothing. With the allegations still looming, Ole Miss has “Nothing 2 Lose” this season. It’s truly a shame for A.J. Brown, who set records this weekend in the receiving department. South Alabama did not have an answer for Brown, who caught eight passes for a whopping 233 yards and two touchdowns. Ole Miss will most likely beat their opponents this weekend too, as Tennessee-Martin will not prove to be much of a challenge. Too bad their wins don’t count for much.

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I have attempted to contact a previous employer to find out when they mailed my T4 and to which address. They have absolutely neglected to submit their electronic T4’s to the CRA.
I tried calling this same ex employer again today, only to get hung up on. What should I do next? I just want to file my taxes on time.
I agree with Lisa, just use the year to date figures from your last paycheque and if they didn’t include those numbers, just be as honest as you can with CRA & let them know you can’t get a T4 and they will deal with your ex-employer. Be sure to include the name, address & any contact information you have about them too.
By law it needs to be mailed out by the end of Feb. Go directly to them and demand it.
Call the CRA and ask them what to do….
The CRA should have it and if not tell them and they will get it from the employer.
sounds like my employer.!!! also, if – like my employer – hope you have all of your pay stubs…there is no year to date #’s on our stubs.
Call the CRA, they will chase them for you. File your taxes based on your final paystub and they will reassess when your paystub is submitted. The CRA doesn’t joke around when it comes to that.
The CRA has an autofile option. Where the program you use to file online, connects to your My CRA account and gets all of the information from there. They had my T4’s and T3’s.
Nemi Rai that only works if your ex employer has done their part. In this persons case, their ex employer has not.
If you create an account and if they filed the T4s your copy of your T4 will be listed!
If not use your last paystub for your income its your regular and OT pay as well as any taxable benefits!
Put a note on your return that’s where you got your amounts from!
Labor board if your union, labor standards if your non union.
Labour Board! File a report with them.
File a complaint with the CRA.
If they mailed them, both to you and to the cra, that’s all they have to do. They’re not required to submit online afaik. You’re responsible for giving them your change of address.
Okay so labour board cannot help with this, and even if they COULD it would not be done by the Apr 30 filing deadline.
You can use your paystubs to estimate what the values on the T4 would be. Tell them you did not actually receive your t4 and this is an estimate. Assuming your employer submitted the t4 to the CRA (which should have been done no later than the end of Feb), when the CRA assess your return, they will automatically use the values on the t4 on record. If there is no t4 on record, they will go after your employer. IIRC the penalty to the employer is a late fee of $50/day for every day it is late.
Cra has all the numbers they only make us file for accountability. I don’t even use t4’s I just link my cra acct with my online income tax program and it’s done in 10 min.
Many of you failed to read the part where the OP said they didn’t file the t4 electronically to the CRA… hope you get this figured out O.P.
You may need to file a complaint with CRA and if you do use paystubs for tax purposes be sure to put them somewhere safe as you will be audited. I had an employer that gave us late T4s but never sent them in to CRA and so I got audited this year as did some people I had worked with as well.
Do you have an ROE that is what I have used in the past but only in a bind.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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This past weekend, Robinson’s “It’s Academic” Scholastic Quizbowl Team defeated 14 other schools in VHSL Scholastic Bowl competition to win the 2019 Occoquan Region championship! We will be going on to the Super-Regional Championship on Saturday, February 2 to compete for a chance to go to the state championship in late February.
Congratulations to participating team members Megan Sullivan (team captain), Mason Cook, Joshua Link, Jimmy Orefice, Lily Brintzinghoffer, and Bridget Sheridan for their outstanding performance!
In addition, Mason and Megan were named Region All-Stars as the 4th & 5th overall individual scorers (respectively)!

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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The classic tune people hum when thinking about weddings says, “Here comes the bride, all dressed in white.” But some brides are marching to a different tune in a different hue.
Another city of bridges provided the perfect backdrop for these romantic engagements.
When Julia Conley and Scott Scheinberg's law school professor predicted two people in the class would end up married to one another, they never imagined it would be them.

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Clements Worldwide, leading provider of international insurance, is tomorrow launching its annual Expat Youth Scholarship (EYS) contest, which awards a total combined scholarship prize of $10,000 to six expatriate students. With more than 8,000 participants every year, the 2014 Expat Youth Scholarship is highly anticipated by the expat community across the globe. This year, the contest requires students, ages 13 to 18, to submit an essay demonstrating how their experience living overseas has empowered them as an individual.
“This year’s theme will give expat students the opportunity to reflect on new insights they have gleaned from their time abroad. As an extension to our commitment to expats, Clements is extremely proud to support children of families living and working overseas, and we look forward to receiving strong entries that demonstrate their enriching experiences,” says Sergio Sanchez, Chief Marketing Officer at Clements Worldwide. Building upon the momentum of last year’s record-breaking scholarship contest, the 2014 EYS is poised to be the most successful contest to date.
The contest will once again leverage social media platforms for both the submission and voting processes, engaging the expat community around the world. Expat students can apply by visiting the Expat Youth Scholarship Facebook page at www.facebook.com/expatyouth to see entry requirements and submit their essay. Family and friends are encouraged to participate by visiting the EYS Facebook page and clicking the “Like” button to become a fan. Once a fan, you will be able to access the contest application in the menu bar to read submissions and vote for your favorite entry in each age category during the popular vote.
The deadline for submissions is April 30th (11:59pm U.S. EST). Fans of the EYS Facebook page can vote for their favorite entries from June 1st to June 30th (11:59pm U.S. EST). Based on the final tallies at the end of the online voting period, the EYS winners (first, second, and third place winners in two age categories) will be announced July 18th.
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Is your bermudagrass slow to recovery from dormancy? Are your golfers impatient? Are you waiting on growing weather? Do you have plenty of Poa annua ? Are you ready to pull your hair out?
You are not alone! Help is on the way - summer weather!!
The continued cool snaps we have experienced have shut down bermudagrass from stolon/ rhizome growth, and have even been enough to cause yellowing.
This is an important time to educate golfers regarding the tees and fairways and why they lack the density typically seen at this time of year. This lack of density is magnified due to the traffic imposed during an extended weakened time period. Transition from overseeding also is very slow, so beware of an abrupt exit to the cool season grasses when they persist into early summer. If your course has mutated Tifway, common bermudagrass contamination, or is still entirely common bermudagrass, the inconsistency in lack of green- up is even worse.
The 150ÂºF rule is still as applicable today as 25 years ago - the new hybrid bermudagrasses or zoyiagrasses have not overcome the needed temperatures for growth. Remember, until the daytime high temeratures and nighttime low temperatures add up to 150Âº, there will not be regrowth - only green-up. No amount of fertilizer, water, or Primo will change this fact.
Need further documentation? Take a tissue test of your bermudagrass in early April and early July. You will find them significantly different. The tissue test in the early spring will show the bermudagrass is not taking up any nitrogen in the spring. This will be a huge difference from the July tissue test, which will show the nitrogen content uptake in the peak of the growing season. Golfers typically are more tolerant of the spring green-up blues if they know the facts.
Still want to improve spring fairways? Remove cart traffic in January through March. This will significantly improve surfaces - at no expense to the course.
We urge you to visit the USGA Web site at www.usga.org and click on Supporting the Game to learn more about Green Section programs and to stay up-to-date on activities in the Mid-Continent area via our Mid-Continent Regional Update, bringing you new information every two weeks.
If you would like more information about a Turf Advisory Service visit, please contact either of the Mid-Continent regional offices: Bud White, (972) 662-1138 or ( budwhite@usga.org ) and Ty McClellan, tmcclellan@usga.org or (630) 340-5853.


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Barney had a freak accident when he fell of the cliffs when out on a walk which resulted in Lumbar Spine Injury which caused Paraplegia in the hind limbs. Barney had surgery which involved using metal plates to stabilise his spine. Barney attended hydrotherapy twice weekly and eventually regained full movement in his hind limbs. He now leads a happy normal life, but still comes along to Hydrotherapy on a regular basis. Barney also has Physio on a regular basis with Mary.
Kiki had a partially ruptured cruciate ligament following jumping off the sofa and twisting as she landed. After 4 weeks of rest she began weekly hydrotherapy sessions as her owner wanted to avoid surgery if possible. After several months Kiki was fully recovered and running about on all 4 legs. Kiki still attends hydrotherapy to maintain her fitness and has since won first place in her class at Crufts 2017.


text: Ruth Z. Deming is a psychotherapist and founder/director of New Directions Support Group for people with depression, bipolar disorder and their loved ones. She lives in Willow Grove, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. She loves publishing on Short-Story.net. Other work has been published on Literary Yard, River Poets, Scarlet Leaf Review and other venues.


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We have made these planes before and they were a huge hit with the kids. My son and I were testing out different-shaped wings and came up with the triangle wing which flew quite well. Make them, launch them, race them!
First, cut two strips of paper, one 21cm x 2cm and the other 11cm x 2cm.
Glue the ends of the longer piece together and shape into a triangle.
Glue the ends of the smaller piece together and shape into a triangle.
Attach the large triangle to the end of the straw with sticky tape.
Attach the smaller triangle to the other end of the straw to make the plane.Throw the plane into the air and watch it fly!


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It was part of Robert Downey Jr’s acceptance speech at the People’s Choice Awards last night. You know what cracks me up about this event? More than at any other, it’s so obvious that the winner has been brought out right before their honour, in the front row. Check him out in the video below, sitting beside two randoms. The blonde to his left? I would bet he has no idea who she is.
But the “people”, they wouldn’t know this. They just know that they love him. Four years in a row they have loved him so much that they’ve named him their Favourite Movie Star. And he shows up for them. And he gives them what they want. A quippy opening line. An anecdote about his wife and baby. A loopy few lines about fans vs critics and why he appreciates their side. And then a cute closer that brings it all together.


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Hi everyone!!! Many of you know that last week we were in Milano to attend MIDO, one of the most important fairs in the world where the entire optics industry meets for three days in which all brands showed them to the world.
Hola a tod@!!! Muchos sabéis que la semana pasada estuvimos en Milán para asistir a MIDO, una de las ferias más importantes a nivel mundial donde se junta toda la industria de la óptica durante tres días en los que todas las marcas se muestran al mundo.

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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TYR End of Season Warehouse Sale 27-30 August 2011!!
Hi everyone, this is a different post compared to previous articles. This is to actually inform you of the TYR End of Season Sale at HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok from 27th to 30th August 2011, 1030am to 8pm! Yes, Happy Fish loves sharing the love with their loyal customers. If you’re looking for swimwear or accessories, be sure to check it out. I’ve been to the sales as well and there are so much on sales starting from merely S$5!
Items include adult/junior swimwear, t-shirts, dri-fit polo t-shirts, outdoor bags and pouches and goggles. They even have various items for cyclists and runners. Accessories such as water bottles and pull buoys are on sale too! They are also giving away free items if you make a minimum purchase of S$100 and above, if I’m not wrong. Furthermore, if you are a HomeTeamNS member, just flash your member card to receive an additional 10% off (something which I forgot to do as I was too excited -.-).
Interesting piece of news…too bad it’s over..would had considered buying..looking forward to the next sales.


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Please join State and County officials and the interested public May 15, 2018 at 6pm at the McMillin Bridge Trailhead area (SR162) for the unveiling of interpretive signage outlining the history and significance of the McMillin Bridge and Homer Hadley, the structural engineer who developed the conceptual design of the unique bridge. The structure has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Robert Hadley, grandson of the designer plans to be present and share anecdotes about the senior Hadley.
Parking is limited, please consider bicycling from downtown Orting, ride sharing, or having someone drop you off.


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You could say that Fairbourne is built on flour. It was founded by Arthur McDougall who with his brothers had founded a milling business in Liverpool which did rather well and later became known as McDougall’s Flour Company. The scheme was to create an estate of houses and small hotels as a resort to rival nearby Barmouth.
Fairbourne Beach (Traeth Y Friog) is an expanse of golden sands backed by a steep natural pebble embankment to the south and dunes to the north which line the saltmarsh and mud flats extending into the estuary mouth.
On the promenade you can see remnants of World War Two defences - the concrete tank traps or ‘dragon’s teeth’ here once numbered 650 in total and stretched for 1.5 miles making it one of the longest wartime sea defences in the UK. Cardigan Bay is renowned for its pods of dolphins so look out for them and for porpoises here. At low tide oystercatchers pick at the shoreline, their peep-peep call carried on the wind.
The wonderful little narrow-gauge Fairbourne Steam Railway runs for two miles from Fairbourne village and along the seafront to the end of the beach where it connects to a small ferry to Barmouth. Along the route is Golf Halt, a station which was previously known as Gorsafawddacha'idraigodanheddogleddollônpenrhynareurdraethceredigion – or “the Station on the Madddach with dragons teeth on the North Penrhyn Drive on the Golden Cardigan Sands”. The name was a publicity stunt, a humorous attempt to outdo the more famous Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the name of a village and train station in Angelsey, which was also a publicity stunt, created by an enterprising tailor in the 1880s!
Fairbourne is a small place so don’t expect a huge choice of eateries – but Penrhyn Bar offers good wholesome fare, while Indiana Cuisine has built up a great reputation for excellent Indian food. There is also a cluster of local shops in the village for provisions.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Paralegal Studies | What Will Your Paralegal Program Teach You?
Paralegal studies programs give students the knowledge necessary to work as paralegals and legal assistants. As a student in a paralegal studies program, you’ll develop a broad foundation that will prepare you to work in lawyers’ offices and many other businesses.
You’ll learn about the judicial system and acquire the skills needed to assist with the preparation of legal documents and court cases. Paralegal studies programs vary in length and content. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or a midlife career changer, you can find a paralegal studies program to help you achieve your career goals.
While there’s no minimum educational requirement for paralegals, your completion of a paralegal studies program shows prospective employers that you’ve made a commitment to your career choice. As a graduate of a paralegal studies program, you’ll have the skills necessary for jobs in lawyers’ offices, government agencies, corporate legal departments, banks, insurance companies and the court system.
You’ll likely be rewarded for your work in a paralegal studies program since job prospects are expected to remain consistent, with room for growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 15 percent job growth for paralegals and legal assistants through 2026, resulting in the addition of 41,800 jobs nationwide.
Certificate programs usually require six months to a year of full-time study. Some certificate programs require only a high school education or GED. Others are post-baccalaureate programs for college graduates who want to add paralegal studies to an existing associate or bachelor’s degree.
Associate’s degree programs typically require two years of study if taken as a full-time student. However, these programs allow you to earn college credits, which may be used toward a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or another major.
Bachelor’s degree programs usually require at least four years of study if taken as a full-time student. With the extra credits and time allowed for the degree, you can specialize in a category of law. A bachelor’s degree also can prepare you for graduate or law school.
Though certification typically is not required to work as a paralegal, it is recommended. Organizations including the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the National Association of Legal Professionals (NALS) offer certification exams. Paralegal studies programs don’t grant certification. However, completion of a program may fulfill one of the qualifications to sit for a certification exam from a national paralegal organization.
The curriculum for paralegal studies programs varies widely since there’s no minimum educational requirement. Typically, paralegal studies programs that lead to associate and bachelor’s degrees offer more opportunities for expanded study and specialization. Some programs also include internships or other hands-on experiences.
Certificate programs in paralegal studies are designed for students who want to start their careers as quickly as possible. Certificate programs typically concentrate on the practical knowledge necessary to secure a job.
Associate’s degree programs in paralegal studies typically include the same core topics that are taught in a certificate program. However, the additional time and credits allow for more varied study and some specialization.
Bachelor’s Degree programs in paralegal studies allow for a complete, well-rounded experience. In addition to introductory and advanced study of the same paralegal topics taught in certificate programs, bachelor’s degree programs include core liberal arts and business courses required of all bachelor’s degrees.These courses can help develop the skills necessary to succeed in a specialized field of law.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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L.G. "Chick" L.G. "Chick" Taylor, a kind and loving husband, step-dad and friend, passed away November 27, in Fort Worth. Graveside Service: 3:00 PM, Friday, December 4th at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Chick's honor to Wounded Warriors. He was born August 14, 1946 in San Antonio to the late Lawrence Taylor and Margaret Cobb Taylor. Chick retired after 35 years at Atmos Energy, previously Lone Star Gas, as Manager Information Management. He proudly served 3 years in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam. He was predeceased by his parents and twin sister, Janice. Survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sara, of Granbury, step-son: Philip Eigenmann and wife Melissa of Frisco; grandchildren: Philip and Emily, along with a host of extended family and friends.
I am sad to hear about Chick. He was a very good friend while I was at Highlands. Oh the stories I could tell about his green 55 Ford and our working at Handy Andy in the Mall. He well be and is sorely missed.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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When we read the reason God gave each of us spiritual gifts, we find they are an expression or representation of the Holy Spirit to a lost world in dire need of Him. Think about it, the Holy Spirit lives in each of us as a deposit or guarantee of our future inheritance in Him (Eph. 1:14). In essence, no Holy Spirit, no salvation. And because the Holy Spirit now lives in each of us, He also graciously gives us certain gifts that come from Him. Some of these gifts we readily embrace. Others we feel less than excited about. But regardless of our personal feelings about what the Holy Spirit has blessed us with, we are given these gifts for the benefit of others. They are to be used for others as a clear expression of Him who now lives in us.
1 Corinthians 12:7 – But the manifestation (expression, to make visible or observable) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) is given (to bestow, to give freely of one’s own accord and with goodwill) to each one (to each and every one separately and individually) for the profit (benefit, advantage, usefulness, help, to bring together for the benefit of another) of all.
Does this also apply to the "gifts of healings" and the "working of miracles" in the verses that follow? What about tongues and the interpretation of tongues? How about the gift of discerning of spirits? Now it gets a little squirrely, doesn’t it? Do you have questions about these gifts? Are you wondering how your experience lines up with the Scriptural teaching about spiritual gifts? Do you feel confused and somewhat in the dark when it comes to these controversial gifts? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most of the church feels the same way. Want some answers? Then keep listening.
The following is a study on 1 Corinthians 12:9-10.
Often we preach about the need for revival in the church and in our own lives. We hold the virtues and blessings of revival up high, for all to see, yet fail to talk about the dark side of revival, the downside of totally surrendering to Him.
And that downside is satanic attack.
For the novice, this attack can be devastating because they are often ill-prepared to stand against it. For the more mature believer, the attack is just another affirmation they are living as light and walking where the enemy dwells.
Do you know how to prepare for a spiritual attack? Do you know how to stand when the day of evil comes (Eph. 6:13)? If not, then keep listening.
One of the greatest needs in the life of the believer today is revival. Revival is defined as "a restoration of life, consciousness, vigor, or strength. It is an awakening to something previously dormant. It is an improvement in the condition or strength of something or someone." Spurgeon said revival means "to live again, to receive again a life which has almost expired; to rekindle into a flame the vital spark which was nearly extinguished."
But how does revival come about?
What does true revival look like?
How does it change the person being revived?
Are there stages or steps to revival?
And how can we have revival now, today, in our lives and in the church?
The following is a study on revival.
There are great men of the Bible the Lord places before us as examples of human frailty and divine grace. Men such as Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Job and Daniel fill the pages of the Old Testament. And then there are our New Testament heroes, Peter, James, John, Paul, and Stephen, among others. Church history is also littered with men who forsook this life for the life to come. Men "of whom the world was not worthy" (Heb. 11:38).
But what characteristic or spiritual trait runs through each of these men? Was it human ability or ingenuity? Was it their upbringing and privileged background? Maybe it was their education, family status, financial security, political position, or something like that? No. Each of these men possessed only one characteristic that allowed God to use them like He did. And that one characteristic is being totally, fully, surrendered to Him.
Do you want to know more about total surrender? Then keep listening.
The following is a study on being fully surrendered, fully consecrated to Him.
348 - Did You Worship Last Sunday?
We've worked real hard to redefine what worship means today? And, in doing so, we've made it more about music or style or a feel-good experience than what it has historically meant in the past. But what does "worship" really mean?
According to Webster's Dictionary (1828) worship means: "To honor with extravagant love and extreme submission. It means to declare or attribute dignity and worth. Worship is to show profound reverence and adoration."
And this has nothing to do with a style of music or what I've seen in church most of my life. Which brings us to the question: Did you worship last Sunday? Did you honor your Lord with extravagant love and extreme submission? Did you boldly declare His dignity and worth among the congregation? Did you show, by your very actions, your profound reverence and adoration for the Lord last Sunday? And if you did, what was that like?
And if you didn't, or if you're not sure, then keep listening.
The following is a study on True Worship.
In John 14 we see Jesus, trying to encourage His disciples, telling them a wondrous truth. He said, "And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another (allos— another, but of the same kind and essence, of equal quality) Helper, that He may abide with you forever" (John 14:16).
Or, to put it another way, Jesus said, "I'm leaving. But I'm going to send Me to you in the form of Him— to be with you forever."
Really? But what does that mean? And what are the implications of that amazing truth?
Much. So much. Keep listening to find out more.
The following is a study on the Holy Spirit.
318 - We Are Not Alone… Even if it Feels Like it.
But we forget we are not alone. We are part of the church, His church, the unified Body of Christ. We are children of God. And, “if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ” (Rom. 8:17).
We can’t look at us and the enemy with our own eyes, we must look at things from the eyes of our Lord. And when we do, everything changes.
The following is a study on Colossians 2:1-3.
When Paul says, "I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ" (Col. 1:24), we scratch our heads and wonder how that could be?
How could a man, even the over-the-top Apostle Paul, actually rejoice in his sufferings? Especially when we realize Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter to the church at Colossae. How is that even possible?
And what is there to rejoice about? We, in our culture, rejoice when our suffering is over. Yet Paul rejoices in the midst of his suffering.
What can we learn from this? Much. So keep listening to find out more.
The following is a study on Colossians 1:24-29.


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Bernhardt Appraisal welcomes attorneys, CPAs, and their clients in performing divorce appraisal and estate/probate appraisal in St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Appraisal Questions – Call 971-230-4242 or Email Today!
Nathan Bernhardt of Bernhardt Appraisal has been assisting with appraisals in St. Helens for over 20 years. Nathan understands that good communication is vital in the process of producing a quality appraisal. Nathan takes every opportunity to ensure each appraisal, whether it is for divorce, bankruptcy, property tax appeal, or probate/estate planning, is done with the utmost professionalism.
Certified Public Accountant -- Brackin C.P.A., P.C.


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This easy summer kids' craft is a featured project at Martha Stewart Crafts Studio at Beaches Resorts. Make your own stencil using craft punches, then use glitter to transfer the design onto fabric totes, pouches, bandannas, and tees.
Place scrap card stock under freezer paper and punch design in the center of both. Card stock keeps the freezer paper from getting stuck in the punch. (Note: Shiny side of freezer paper should be facedown.) Leave as much paper as possible to protect item from paint or glue.
Iron punched freezer paper shiny side down onto item for 20 to 30 seconds until adhered. If needed, iron on more squares or strips of freezer paper around punched stencil to further protect fabric from paint.
Place cardboard inside fabric item under area to be stenciled. Squeeze a quarter-sized amount of glue (if glittering) or paint into glass bowl. Dip flat bottom of sponge brush in thin layer of glue or paint. Apply glue or paint in an up-and-down dabbing motion to avoid glue or paint bleeding under the stencil.
If glittering, spoon glitter over glued area and shake off excess onto a paper plate. Fold plate and funnel extra glitter back into bowl or jars.
Peel freezer-paper stencil off item and discard. Set item aside and let dry for 7 to 10 days. Take cardboard pieces out of items and reuse if clean.
Hand wash or machine wash on delicate cycle. Do not put in dryer.


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When BMW unveiled the 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept earlier this year, the world uttered a collective “Uh...” Fortunately, in time for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, BMW made it at least 30 percent less ugly the old fashioned way — with a race car livery.
Still just a concept, not a production car. But it’s better now. I’m looking forward to seeing it in person.
So, uh, come here often?

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Aries (March 21 - April 19): Here is the immortal question (the one that guides us like a shining light through the uncertainty of life): Do you need anything from Target?
Taurus (April 20 - May 20): The more time you spend taping the walls to paint, the less time you will spend having to correct your mistakes. Unless we’re talking about your taste; correcting that will take a lifetime.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Life is not a horserace but if it were, you would be the horse who doesn’t get a prize even when you finish in first place.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Can you use the phrase, “There’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s” in here or is that trademarked? Your horoscope depends on whether or not I’m allowed to say it.
Leo (July 23 - August 22): Everyone leaves with a legacy. But just like the guy who was immortalized masturbating by the ash of the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, you probably don’t want to know what your legacy will be.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22): It is likely that if you trip, you will fall down instead of up. But that is not a certainty. Gravity is only a theory after all and, well… OK, fine, it is a very strong theory.
Libra (September 23 - October 22): As far as I can tell, a beaver does not sit in his completed dam looking satisfied with his own accomplishment. It’s probably because, once it’s done, a condo developer starts demolishing it.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): There is always a beginning, middle and end. But each one of those has it’s own beginning, middle and end. This continues recursively forever, so who even knows which one you’re in?
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): There is a secret Mervyn’s at an undisclosed location in San Diego. It is only open precisely at midnight and you need to show this horoscope listing to get in. But trust me—you do not want to get in.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Be like your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great- (and so on and so forth) grandfather and crawl out of that primordial swamp to live on land.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): This week you will shed your old skin like a snake. That is, you’ll writhe around and absolutely disgust everyone, but, still, you are too captivating to look away from.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Pisces… as if… You don’t deserve a horoscope unless you’re Rihanna. If you’re Rihanna, you can DM me for the horoscope.


text: Deceptively simple, the ZX Flux shoes are a descendant of the iconic 1989 ZX 8000 runner. The shoes have a textile upper with a signature ZX moulded heel cage. The EVA outsole flexes easily for speedy on and off.


text: National Institute of Digital India (NIDI) Careers is hosting a free digital marketing demo in Bangalore for those who are curious about Digital Marketing. The intention of the demo is to give an idea about digital marketing and make the best use of Digital Marketing concepts and its strategies for business and employment. This is a one day demo.


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"You are the best: warm and friendly, patient, knowledgeable, thorough. I am appreciative of you, too, for another reason - your obvious engagement in and enjoyment of your work. It is wonderful to observe and experience someone so fully alive in their vocation. I am reminded of the John Ruskin quote: "When love and skill work together, expect masterpiece."
"There is no one else I trust with my husband's health more than you. Knowing you are looking after him brings us both such peace of mind. You are not only an incredible doctor but you are also a truly wonderful person. You are just the best and I thank God for you. You are truly one in a million."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Spray's for several years now and I have never had a bad experience. Her office staff is first rate and the ambiance is family friendly. Personally I like the positive, upbeat music, customer friendly service, and the absolutely wonderful medical care you get here. Dr. Spray cares about her patients and goes the extra mile. Precious few doctors do that these days!"


text: Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, and author of numerous books, including "Full Catastrophe Living"; "Wherever You Go, There You Are"; and "Coming to Our Senses."Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is director of the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience, the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, and the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is currently the William James Professor and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin. He has coauthored or edited over thirteen books, including "Visions of Compassion" and "The Emotional Life of Your Brain."Zara Houshmand has worked with the Mind & Life Institute for almost twenty years as an editor for books representing its dialogues between scientists and the Dalai Lama.


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"The passage of the 2012 Farm Bill by the House Agriculture Committee is a deeply satisfying accomplishment for the many farmers who support the measure, including America’s dairy farmers.
"In particular, the House bill includes dairy reforms modeled after NMPF's Foundation for the Future program. These elements represent badly-needed improvements in our safety net for milk producers. We're very appreciative that members of the Agriculture Committee have preserved the carefully-crafted economic and political compromises that went into the creation of the dairy program in the Farm Bill. The fundamental package of dairy policy reforms supported by NMPF remained unchanged throughout the Agriculture Committee’s debate this week.
The National Milk Producers Federation, based in Arlington, VA, develops and carries out policies that advance the well-being of dairy producers and the cooperatives they own. The members of NMPF’s 31 cooperatives produce the majority of the U.S. milk supply, making NMPF the voice of more than 32,000 dairy producers on Capitol Hill and with government agencies. Visit www.nmpf.org for more information.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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Story Time: Screen Free Week Kickoff!
Saturday, May 3, 11:00 AM Story Time: Screen Free Week Kickoff!
Screen Free Week (May 5 – 11) is an international celebration where children, families, schools, and communities spend seven days turning OFF entertainment screen media and turning ON life! It’s a time to unplug and play, daydream, create, explore nature, spend time with family and friends – and of course, read! We’re celebrating with a story time featuring some of our favorite books about the screen free life, including Dan Yaccarino’s Doug Unplugged, about a robot boy who discovers what’s beyond the data feed, and Lane Smith’s It’s a Book, in which a monkey teaches a donkey about this strange bit of non-electronic technology. We’ll also be handing out Screen Free cards, which kids can fill in with their screen-free activities during the week – bring them back completed after May 11 for a $5 Greenlight gift card! Ages 3 to 8.
Screen Free Week is a nationwide effort to encourage children and their parents to ignore their TV and computer screens for seven days and instead celebrate all the other ways there are to have fun, including reading picture books. With Tad Hills for Rocket Writes a Story, Chris Raschka for Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle, Bob Staake for Bluebird, and Dan Yaccarino for Doug Unplugged. Ages 5 - 8.
Dan Yaccarino is currently considered a "single author." If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Dan Yaccarino is composed of 2 names. You can examine and separate out names.


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ARKANSAS GAZETTE photos showing the exterior and interior of the LRSD building after the bomb blast.
On September 7, 1959, a peaceful Labor Day in Little Rock was shattered by the explosions of three dynamite bombs.
The locations were Fire Chief Gene Nalley’s driveway on Baseline Road at 10:20pm, Baldwin Company offices at Fourth and Gaines at 10:53pm (where Little Rock Mayor Werner Knoop was a partner–the company is now known as Baldwin Shell), and the School District offices at 10:58pm (then located at Eighth and Louisiana streets).
Given the three targets, it was fairly quickly assumed that there was a connection between the bombings and the lingering effects of the 1957 integration crisis. In light of that, police officers were stationed at the homes of all Little Rock City Directors and School Board members.
Investigators determined that the bombing had been planned in late August by members of the Ku Klux Klan. Five individuals were arrested. They were J. D. Sims, Jesse Raymond Perry, John Taylor Coggins, Samuel Graydon Beavers, and E. A. Lauderdale. The latter had twice been an unsuccessful candidate for the City Board of Directors.
Sims pleaded guilty and started serving a prison term later in September 1959. Perry, Coggins and Beavers all went to trial in October and November. Each was found guilty. Their terms ranged from three to five years. Lauderdale was convicted, but appealed his decision. Though the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the verdict against him, he did not start serving his sentence until the court decision in February 1961.
Governor Faubus commuted the sentences of Perry, Coggins and Beavers. All three served less than six months. Lauderdale’s sentence was reduced by Faubus so that he, too, was eligible for release after six months. Sims, who was first to plead, served the longest: nearly two years.
Sadly, this would not be the last bombing in Little Rock tied to 1957. In February 1960, Carlotta Walls’ house was bombed.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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Established and founded by Edmond Lai Min in the year 1946, Restaurant Lai Min is the most ancient Chinese restaurant of Mauritius. Located in China Town, Port Louis, we provide our customers with large varieties of signature dishes namely “the steamed boneless chicken,” “ stuffed duck with taro cream” and “ silken bean curd with three treasures.” We make it our mission to provide you with an exquisite taste of different parts of China.
The Restaurant is a family run business and has been passed on to the next generations of the Lai Min’s family that is the sons of Edmond Lai Min. The Restaurant has initially been under the supervision and management of Laval Lai Min and from 1971 as at date, under that of Jean-Pierre Lai Min and Jean-Marc Lai Min.
Starting as a little wooden restaurant with traditional Chinese lanterns, Restaurant Lai Min has worked its way up to becoming one of Mauritius most well known Chinese restaurant. It has been renovated and converted from wooden to concrete in 1968 and extended from 56th to 58th Royal Road Port Louis.
Restaurant Lai Min has just recently been refurbished to a more modern style, without losing its traditional touch to satisfy and accommodate more clients coming from different parts of the world.
Keeping in mind, its cultural background originating from the Far East, Restaurant Lai Min also serves Cantonese and Hakka cuisine, prepared by Chefs who are especially brought from China to provide you with the best quality food and a variety of dishes to tickle your taste buds and serve you with “The Perfect Taste”.
We are open 7 days a week, so come along and enjoy a true Chinese Dining experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you at Restaurant Lai Min.

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Will you provide the insurances?
Will you provide the Building Permit?
Will you supply the accessories that I choose?
Will you organise the tiler?
Will you supply and lay the tiles?
Will you organise the electrician?
Will you organise the plumber?
Will you take away all your rubbish?
Will you clean up at the end of the project?
Will you supply the other certificates and inspections that I need?
1. Do I really need a Building Permit?
In most cases yes you do. The Northern Territory Building Act of 2010 requires the owners of a property to obtain building certification for all bathroom renovation/alterations where the room has structural, plumbing and drainage services changed.
Building Permits are not required if you are simply replacing existing fixtures like taps, a shower screen or a vanity cabinet.
However, removing a bath with a shower over it and just having a shower in its place is NOT like for like. You will need a permit if you do this.
Should you be undertaking renovation works in a wet area that compromises, or breeches the existing waterproof membrane, or if the existing waterproof membrane is found to be inadequate or not in existence then it is our recommendation that you seek an inspection by an independent building certifier for the application of the new waterproofing membrane. Although tilers and other renovators will tell you that they are self-certifying, and they may even provide you with a ‘waterproofing certificate’, to protect your investment, we strongly suggest that you obtain a separate inspection from a registered building certifier.
If you are unsure then simply visit the government website: https://nt.gov.au/property/building-and-development/renovating-or-refurbishing-wet-areas-in-your-home it will answer all of your questions easily.
2. Will you organise everything?
Certainly! At Regency Bathrooms we take care of everything – that’s our speciality. You just sit back and let us do all the hard work.
An average bathroom renovation will take 3 weeks. If that seems like a long time, remember that it is necessary for the tradesmen to do their work properly and for the products and materials to dry properly before the next stage of the project.
4. What about bathroom facilities while the project is going on?
No problem at all! At Regency Bathrooms we provide you with a temporary shower and toilet for the duration of the project. And it’s hooked up to the hot and cold water!
5. What should it cost and why?
Bathrooms have changed since we were kids. Then, they all seemed pretty basic, with a basin, bath, shower and toilet. Pretty ordinary too. You’d go in, do your business and get out.
Now, with features such as Balinese-style open-air showers, beautiful timber and stone finishes and toilets that look like they could have been invented by NASA, bathrooms have increasingly become luxuriant places to linger and potentially rooms of great style, depending on how deeply you want to dig into your wallet.
The fact is, bathroom renovation costs can vary dramatically, with the high end being very high if you insist on the finest materials and fittings. At the low end, though, a basic bathroom renovation can be had for around $15,000.
The cheapest available bathroom renovations are those where the layout of the bathroom remains unchanged and no major plumbing changes are needed. In addition, all the new fittings, including toilet, tiles and shower screen, would be at the budget end.
Normally though, our customers want a better than basic-level job so the final price of the typical bathroom renovation we do here in Darwin currently ranges from around $25,000 to $35,000. This includes; the old bathroom totally stripped out, new walls, drainage rearranged, new ceiling, new electrics including; lighting and fans, allowance for full-height tiling and decent-quality PC items (toilet, bath, etc).
The cheapest bathroom renovation we would provide would be around $15,000. Our average price is closer to $20,000 to $25,000, plus about $3,000 to $4,000 for tiles and other PC items. We stress that the customer can pay a small fortune for bathrooms fittings and materials if they wish, for example vanities in excess of $3,000, $70-$100 per square metre for tiles and frameless glass shower screens for around $3,000-$3,500.
For more information and to arrange a quote either call us on 0417 323100 or click on the contact us button below and send us an email.
Your new bathroom is only a phone call away!!!!


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Amazing vivid cirrus clouds at sunrise to start the day off right.
While the nation has been experiencing extreme winter storms in the Pacific northwest, damaging dust storms in the southern Plains and violent tornadoes in the Deep South, the sunshine state has been under a very warm and stable weather pattern.
Mid January has brought normal very dry conditions to FL, but also this season, well above normal temperatures compared to last winter. There is a chance of rain and possible severe storms moving into the region late in the week, but at this time it's hard to know if all the upper-level support will track off to the north. We really could use the rain.

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Explore the colourful underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef and experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks on this full-day cruise. Sail along Western Australia’s Coral Coast in search of whale sharks, then smile for the camera as you dive in beside the gentle giants.
After being collected from your accommodation by our air-conditioned bus, you will be welcomed aboard by crew on our boat.
Swim in one of the worlds most beautiful reefs, the Ningaloo Reef. Spot for turtles, dugongs, mantarays, coral and tropical fish. You can borrow a floatation noodle, kayak or stand-up paddle board if you like. The spotter plane will be out looking for whale sharks at this time. When a whale shark has been spotted off we go to swim with them.
Two groups of ten will be continuously rotated in the water with the whale sharks, giving you short rest periods inbetween swimming with the gentle giants. You can swim with them as few or as many times as you like. A professional photographer is around capturing every moment and from the very best angle for you to take home.
Lunch is included as we continue to look for Manta Rays, Dugongs and even Humpback Whales (when in season). You’ll get yet another chance to pack more into your trip, go snorkelling or make use of our Kayaks and Paddle Boards.
To celebrate all the Whale Shark swimming, kick back and enjoy with a glass of bubbly and a fruit platter while we make our way back to Exmouth. We will drop you back at your accommodation.
A bucket list thing to do from Exmouth!
Maximum number of 20 swimmers per tour and 3 observers.
Open date tickets and gift vouchers are subject to availability, please book in advance.
All bookings must be reconfirmed 24-48 hours in advance.


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The first thing to note is that the decision is just on a preliminary question. This is a procedural device used where it is likely to help save the court’s (and parties’) time and resources. In this case, the issue is just: for the purposes of this suit, does the applicant actually own the copyright it is seeking to enforce. If not, obviously, it would be possible to dismiss the case straight away, saving the expense of a trial. In this case, the preliminary question is simply a determination of a basic fact.
In 1934, Sinclair entered the song in a Girl Guides competition. The conditions of entry stated: “All matter entered to become the property of the Guide Association.” The contemporaneous letters and documentation do not unambiguously relate what happened to Sinclair’s copyright: however a letter of 2 October 1934 from the Girl Guides to Sinclair thanks her “for the gift of your three Rounds to the Association”.
Later correspondence (in the 1950s) took the complexion of requests for licences, although apparently in the form of payments from third parties to the Girl Guides of America, whom they seem to have thought were the owners of copyright. At the same time, a representative of the Girl Guides of America corresponded with Sinclair in terms that suggested that the US organisation assumed that she owned the copyright.
The judge then referred to “a large number of other items of correspondence evidencing the grant of permission by Ms Sinclair to the printing and publication of “Kookaburra” ” (at ).
In 1975, Sinclair assigned APRA performing rights in her works, apparently in response to a letter from the ABC stating that “Kookaburra” was being performed without a licence. It is not said whether any special mention of “Kookaburra” was made in the assignment.
In 1983, Sinclair dealt with requests regarding “Kookaburra” in a manner that asserted she owned the copyright in it.
76. During 1984, Ms Sinclair wrote and published her autobiography. The autobiography contains a statement which might, on one view, be thought to indicate that Ms Sinclair acknowledged that the copyright in “Kookaburra” vested in the Victorian Girl Guides.
77. The statement was that the winning entry in the competition conducted by the Victorian Girl Guides “would be sold to help the fund”.
In a clear and careful judgment, Justice Jacobsen decided that Sinclair had not assigned the copyright to the Girl Guides. Jacobsen J drew attention to the state of the evidence at : “there is a dearth of evidence about the circumstances in which Ms Sinclair entered “Kookaburra” in the competition.” The sparseness of the evidence meant that competing inferences could be drawn, and in order to decide the case the trial judge was forced to descend into speculation as to what Sinclair might have done or not done in 1934 when entering the competition. He dealt carefully and persuasively with each of the items of evidence, and in the end was not satisfied that EMI could establish an assignment had been made.
Of note, while Jacobsen J quite properly did not rely upon the later statements of third parties as decisive of the issue, he curiously also dismissed the statements in Sinclair’s autobiography as being “no more than personal reminiscences made by her 50 years after the date of the competition” (at ). One would have thought that they were powerful evidence of what actually occurred to the extent they contained admissions against her interest. The fact that she might have mis-remembered whether the competition was open to outsiders, or Girl Guides only, surely would not affect her recollection of having assigned away copyright to a song that — later — became iconic.
The only potential criticism of the decision is that there is no clear discussion of the question of onus of proof. In cases where the facts are sketchy and sparse, the onus of proof is likely to be decisive. The case seems to have been approached on the footing that EMI — the respondent in the action — had to prove that Sinclair did transfer the copyright to the Girl Guides, in which case the applicant suing it would have no title to sue.
But surely the applicant should have to prove on the balance of probabilities that it owns the copyright. Often this is simply admitted by the respondent. But where it is not, and particularly where there is a real possibility that there is a blot on the title — in this case, an assignment — raised on the evidence, why does an applicant not have to prove that the assignment did not occur? In such a case, the uncertainty would tend against the applicant.
The case highlights some of the practical problems of very long term copyrights. The key events in dispute took place only 75 years ago, but already there were no living witnesses, and the documentary evidence is fragmentary. What will happen in other similar cases, or ones that occur say 100 years after a work is created? Where an author does not leave a clear or unambiguous trail of evidence, should it be their assigns or later potential users (or infringers) of the work who suffer?
The other notable point, of course, is that this case has no effect on the actual infringement proceedings, save that it allows them to go forward. It really does seem quite remarkable that — assuming the Men at Work song does reproduce the melody of “Kookaburra” — it took 27 years for anyone to notice. The Men at Work song was composed and published in Australia in 1981 (when, of course, Sinclair was still alive). It is a matter of public notice that the song was immensely successful all over the world. That was 3 years before Sinclair’s autobiography and 6 years before she made the assignment of copyright to the State Library upon which the applicant’s title to sue was said to be founded. The action was only instituted in 2008.
I haven’t been following this one particularly closely, but I at least know the Men at Work song, and aren’t the plaintiffs going to have a hard time with demonstrating that the riff constitutes a substantial part of the original work? From memory, it reproduces just 3 or 4 notes of the song, and the intro is somewhat altered.
So, are you implying that it is likely that some sort of laches argument will be raised should infringement be established?
This news report plays both songs together at 0.45.
I can’t hear much similarity.
Not surprising; they’ve started in the wrong place, and the children sing it in a different key. I made an MP3 cropped to remove the framing riffs: here.
Thanks for that cropped version Ray. I suspect you could sing some of the children’s song to that particular part of the riff. But Ben’s point about the delay raises quite an interesting issue when it comes to the cases on ‘substantial part’, doesn’t it?
Old cases like the Colonel Bogey march case (Francis Day & Hunter) talked about the fact that a substantial part was taken in part on the basis that anyone seeing the film would instantly recognise the tune. Now, if the song’s been around for 20 years, what does that say about ‘instant’ recognition…?
if the song’s been around for 20 years, what does that say about ‘instant’ recognition…?
Same melody, but remarkably different effect.
Oops – sorry, the spacing was supposed to line up. Anyhow, the equivalent MP3: here.


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Jeff/Annie, George Michael/Maeby, & the classics.
Here are some more rambling thoughts on television. Take all of this with a giant grain of salt.
I don’t ship Jeff/Annie on “Community,”* but I can see why people do, and I’m not disturbed by it.
People are mostly put off by the large age difference between the two characters, but frankly, I have read far too much Victorian and Regency literature to be weirded out by that. Actually, I’m sort of relieved that they’re not cousins, when I think about it in that light. Jeff is pretty much the same age as many Victorian leading men, and most Victorian and Regency heroines (with exceptions, of course) are 19 – 22, exactly the same age as Annie. Think Arthur Clennam and Amy Dorrit, for instance – though Mr. Clennam was likely even older than Jeff.
Readers of the classics would find their age difference fairly normal.
You can even read a literary riff into the will they/won’t they of Jeff and Annie’s relationship. Like Bronte’s Mr. Rochester, Jeff is a bad man trying to be better, but still mostly failing. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that his attraction to Annie is similar to Rochester’s hunger for Jane, either. He wants to be redeemed by untainted young flesh. (WHO DOESN’T? amirite?) Annie may not be as eccentric or naive as Jane, but she is somewhat naive.
The George Michael/Maeby pairing from “Arrested Development”** is problematic for a lot of people, as they are assumed to be first cousins for most of the series (even though – spoiler alert – we learn in the third season that they’re not biologically related after all). Anyone who has read any amount of VicLit has encountered a cousin marriage or two…or twenty. Mansfield Park’s Fanny Price and Edmund Bertram are first cousins, after all. (By the way, cousin marriages are mostly only outlawed in the United States – and legal in 19 states. Just for the record. Worried about the progeny? No need.) So, George Michael and Maeby are just kicking it old school – really old school. You know how it is with those grand old families and their bloodlines – and what are the Bluths but a grand old family? It makes sense, in a very old fashioned, Victorian literature sort of way.
*Please note: When I’m talking about “Community,” I’m talking about the original three Harmon-led seasons, and not the incredibly mediocre fourth season, which I have not completed. I will watch it at some point – after the sting of its lost glory has faded, and I am less attached. So I am ignorant of anything that happened in season four after the Halloween episode.
**Dying to see the new episodes. DYING.

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Great lot with lake views! About 15 minutes to Downtown Greenville. Within the quiet and quaint Lake Harbor subdivision. Saluda lake access just minutes from the property. Property has already been cleared, and the owner has acquired the permits for water, sewer, and electricity.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTOR! Residential property just minutes from downtown Greenville! Water and Sewer already stubbed out and ready to go! Flood plain area. See seller disclosure for details.


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A mini break to the Daylesford Macedon region is the perfect antidote to life’s hustle and bustle.
There’s a treasure trove of nourishment to banish the busyness – all just an hour or so from the big smoke. So ditch the deadlines for a day or two. The office won’t fall apart, but you’ll be put back together.
Right across this wellness region you can discover ways to reinvigorate your body, mind and soul.
There’s everything from pamper packages to restorative retreats, plus day spas and therapies to get you right - inside and out.
The healing waters of mineral springs have drawn people here for generations. But it’s not just these natural features that work their magic. Our people have talents in beauty, spa and traditional treatments. The myriad of services range from massage to acupuncture, reiki, ayurvedic or facials.
So discover the dose of wellness that works best for you, whether it’s at a boutique business or iconic spa facility.
Add to that autumnal colours and fresh air to boost your whole being, as you stroll through parks and gardens, walk or cycle our trails and visit local lakes and falls. Curl up with a book or nurture your soul at a creative workshop.
Get your bearings under the stars before a restful slumber in local lodgings. Wake up to nourishing food from farmers’ markets, cafés and restaurants.
All this goodness is right here waiting for you. For a super soothing experience, try a mid-week getaway.


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We are pleased to announce the International Annual Conference in Innovative Teaching: Renovating the University for Future Generations (IACIT@RCC), which will take place at RCC–Harvard on May 16-17, 2019.
IACIT@RCC aims to contribute to the development of innovative techniques in teaching and new educational approaches in higher education. Traditionally, due to a combination of factors, instructors have relegated students to a passive role inside the classroom, so a first point of reflection is exploring to what degree students should become active participants in their own learning, both in and outside the classroom and the potential of the variety of tools and dynamics that can be implemented to that end, highlighting the examples and best practices we should all follow when pursuing improvements in the ways we teach. Technological innovation is driving change in all aspects of society, and thus, teaching should evolve by taking into consideration the potential of new technological trends and possibilities to transform the ways we teach and thus, another point of reflection should be if technology should play an even larger role in education and if so, which technical innovations should be adopted and why.
This conference welcomes proposals that deal with these and any other topics related to innovation in higher education. We especially encourage the presentation of works that approach these topics from a practical perspective and through the sharing of experiences and best practices.
Applicants must send an abstract up to 250 words, including 6 keywords, title, author, and affiliation. The call is open for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and professors from any institution and we especially encourage the participation of young scholars at the beginning stages of their teaching careers in higher education. Proposals must be in English.
Early bird registration fee: $50.
Any further inquiries can be directed to the scientific committee using this online form.
Irene Lebrusán Murillo (Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute for Global Law and Policy at Harvard Law School).
Marta Pérez Rando (Postdoctoral Fellow at the MassGeneral Institute of Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND) and affiliate of Harvard Medical School).


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It’s officially September which means booties, hats and fall floral goodness, oh my! I’m loving the accessories for fall, and these Sole Society ones are no exception. This grey hat is seriously everything when it comes to the perfect transitional fall hat! I’ve worn it with jeans, shorts and dresses and it looks amazing with all of it. It’s the perfect neutral.
This is the dress (in another pattern) I was talking about in my post about the perfect fall transitional dress. I got it in several different colors while it was featured in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I couldn’t be more thankful that I did. I’ve gotten wear from both of these like NO OTHER. It recently went back on sale — so grab it before it’s sold out again!
I always get tons of compliments on this dress too, because it’s a great length and perfect weight! It’s not see-through at all but it still is light weight and you can also throw a denim jacket over it if you need some layers for cooler nights. I can even “mom” in this dress…so it’s a total WIN!
And last but not least, these booties from Sole Society are H-E-A-V-E-N SENT. They give the look for fall but aren’t closed all around so they leave your feet able to breathe! Plus, the heel is the perfect height and the laces….oh the laces are the best! I love the details on these.
You can get this look from head-to-toe fairly easily, so I am linking all of the details plus some more in the little tool below! I’d love to hear if you get any of it or tag me (@ashleeknichols) in your photos! This look can easily be pulled off with any shift dress, a hat and booties! I know it’s going to be my fall uniform for brunch or hangouts with friends!
Sole Society is running a sale for Labor Day – 60% off select items and free shipping over $50+ orders! Be sure and take advantage of the sale!
Thank you to Sole Society for collaborating on today’s look! This post contains affiliate links but all content, images and opinions are that of my own.


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Andy Woolley is the vice president and general manager of Homes.com. Woolley heads up the web services group formed to unify the development efforts of Homes.com’s real estate technology brands.
Under his leadership, Homes Media Solutions successfully launched Homes Connect (now Homes.com Connect) in 2011, creating the real estate industry’s first truly integrated marketing platform. He is vital to the growth and success of the brand.
A graduate of San Diego State University, Woolley currently resides in Coto de Caza, California with his wife and two children.


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Do you think dogs evolved from wolves? Do you think dogs behave like wolves? Think again. In the trousers of evolution wolves took one leg and dogs took the other. Now, wolves are an itchy grey school sock whilst dogs are a variety of multi- coloured, patterned, ankle, knee-high, over-the-knee, woolly, sheer and even specialised socks with five individual little toes. Okay, theyâ€™re still in the same trousers, but you canâ€™t make a matching pair of socks from dogs and wolves.
Dogs and wolves share the same ancestor (probably some kind of robust mountaineering sock) but neither is still the same. Experiments on various species such as silver foxes, otters and rats show that it is relatively easy to breed for the characteristic of â€˜tamenessâ€™. In any natural population some individuals are a little bit tamer than others. By breeding these tamer ones together, and then the tamer ones of their offspring, it is possible to breed a domesticated version of the original creature.
They actively approach people and have all the friendly attributes of a pet dog. This is more or less the same way that dogs became domesticated from the wild population of ancient wolves that existed at the same time that hunter-gather humans started to settle down in fixed villages. The wild animals came to the village waste dumps to eat our left-overs, but only the tamer ones could actually stay there long enough to gain any benefit. The wilder ones ran away sooner and for further.
This wild population of wolf/dog type creatures must have contained a cross section of characteristics that are apparent in present day dogs and wolves.
Providing an ecological niche â€“ an environment in which part of the species could make a living â€“ split that population into present day dogs and wolves, but (and it is a big â€˜butâ€™) the original balance of tameness and wildness is no longer the same in the present day wolf population.
Dogs evolved to be tamer and wolves evolved to be wilder. There is now no â€˜middle groundâ€™ part of the population in existence because there is no ecological niche for them. The original ancestor of present day wolves and dogs does not exist. In the trousers of evolution wolves went down one leg and dogs the other, and they are now very different socks.
So, when people say that dogs evolved from wolves, it is only true in the sense that dogs evolved from the dog/wolf like creature that existed at the time (probably in the region of 15,000 years ago), not that they descended from animals with the characteristics of present day wolves.
Wolf behaviour is one thing and dog behaviour another and, although both arose from the original wolf/dog, there is no more reason for them to match behaviour now than there is for a scratchy grey knee sock to match a shocking pink silk ankle sock. People who confuse them can often look very silly.


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When we realize that we are forced to change positions because of pain, we should question further to find out if there are other reasons. If the answer is that we change because we want to be comfortable, this is incorrect. It is incorrect because it is a distortion of happiness. The correct answer is that we change in order to "cure" the pain. We do not change to acquire happiness. The wrong answer comes from misunderstanding, and if we do not have the right comprehension when we change positions, defilements can and will spring up.
Changing positions to "cure" pain indicates that we have to remedy the situation at all times. We should not misjudge and think that the reason is to attain happiness, since the curing of pain all the time is the same as having to take medicines constantly. It is like nursing a continuous sickness. Thus, we should not look upon nursing sickness and curing pain as being happiness at all.


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If your local theatre is not listed here, have a look at ‘The BFG’ entries in other months.
Tues 1 at 7 p.m.
Wed 2 at 10.30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Thurs 3 at 1.30 & 5 p.m.
Fri 4 at 7 p.m.
Sat 5 at 11 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m.
Tues 8 at 7 p.m.
Wed 9 & Thurs 10 at 10.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m.
Fri 11 at 10.30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sat 12 at 11 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m.