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Surprisingly, eating in Spain is quite cheap. One can sample Spanish food which is served at any time of day in local bars. The main objective of this page is to offer you some useful information regarding eating and drinking in Spain. Read on to know all on Spanish cuisine and eating food in Spain.
The Spanish food varies from cheese and olives to special meat delicacies. Most of the specialties of Spanish cuisine are based on seafood. But one will find more of the regional specialties in the inland than along the coast. Spanish food in the northern Basque provinces may include cod vizcaina, the tasty baby eel, bream and squid. In Asturias, you will find the best cider in Spain besides bean soup, fabada and some great cheeses. Galicia is well known for shellfish, and a number of regional seafood dishes such as hake à la Gallega. Catalonia has a well-deserved reputation lobster Catalan, butifarra sausage stewed with beans, and partridge with cabbage. When eating out in Spain, you will commonly find Pan amb tomaquet, a bread rubbed with olive oil and tomato, as a delicious accompaniment to local ham and cheese. The food in Spain at most restaurants is classified by the Government and has table service.
When eating out in Spain, don’t forget to try the roast meats, mainly lamb, beef, veal and suckling pig. Stews, sausages, country ham and partridges add to the vari ety. All the vegetarians should not forget to try gazpacho, a delicious cold vegetable soup during their Spain vacation. There is a huge a variety of fried fish, which includes fresh anchovies and jabugo ham. When eating in Spain, you will see that most of the dishes are based on the fish provided by the coast.
Spain is known for its wines, with sherry being its one of the major export products. Britain buys around 75 per cent of all sherry exports from Spain, of which there are four main varieties: fino, amontillado, oloroso and dulce. People love eating and drinking in Spain. Chacolí, a 'green' wine from the Basque Country is very famous. It is a little sour with a slight sparkle. Valdepeñas is pleasant and hearty but a rougher wine. It is grown midway between Madrid and Cordóba and is best found there. You will also come across inexpensive supermarket wine. Some of the many brands of local wines are cava, the Codorniú and Freixenet. The majority of Spanish sparkling wines are fruity and sweet. Spanish brandy is relatively cheap and pleasant. Most brandy drinkers find it a little sweet and much different from French.
Spain has several good sources for mineral waters. Lanjarón is a popular brand, coming from the town of the same name. Vichy Catalan is almost same like French Vichy while Malavella is somewhat fizzy. The Font Vella is still and calm. We hope you found the above article on eating and drinking in Spain informational.


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Elmtronics are the UK’s largest independent supplier and installer of electric car charging points.
Specialising in charging for businesses and the public sector, Elmtronics work with some of the largest councils, NHS Trusts and private companies, to design, install and maintain their electric vehicle charging station with only the best charging equipment available.
As an independent company, we supply a range of charging station equipment which best suits our customers’ individual needs and budget. We also offer maintenance contracts to a range of EV chargers throughout the country.
Passionate about expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Elmtronics will support you every step of the way.
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Applicant must be a graduating senior of McGuffey High School, or any graduating high school senior whose primary residence is within the boundaries of the McGuffey School District, who is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of medicine.
Applicant must demonstrate an aptitude to complete either a Bachelor level degree program or an educational program at other accredited post-secondary institutions of higher learning, who are not receiving substantial government or school aid, and who are not normally selected for other scholarships.
Applicant must acknowledge other scholarships he or she has received or for which he or she has applied.

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text: We know you are going to love the new Heather Snakeskin Mules! This slip-on style shoe features a low stacked heel to keep it casual, open back, and the cutest neutral snakeskin print throughout. This is the perfect shoe to take any casual outfit to the next level!


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Nominations for the 2020 Howe Award are due July 6, 2019.
The Harrison Howe Award was inaugurated in 1946 to honor one of the founders of the Rochester ACS Section. In addition to his role as a leader in the Rochester Section, Harrison Howe was the founding editor of Chemical and Engineering News and a fervent champion of industrial research and development. It was his belief that chemistry and the pursuit of chemical knowledge contribute to the betterment of society. The Harrison Howe Award is given to acknowledge and support this idea through recognition of an outstanding chemist.
A distinguishing feature of the Harrison Howe Award is that many of the recipients have been recognized in the early stages of their careers. Linus Pauling, then just 44 years old, was the first Harrison Howe Lecturer in 1946. A complete transcript of Pauling's Inaugural Harrison Howe Lecture is available. As of 2011, 39% of Harrison Howe Award winners have eventually gone on to receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. A complete listing of all of the past awardees is also available.
The award consists of a plaque and an honorarium. The recipient will deliver a lecture at the annual Harrison Howe Award Symposium at the University of Rochester.
The award will be granted to an individual without regard to nationality for outstanding contributions to research in chemistry defined in its broadest sense. The award typically recognizes a relatively young recipient with potential for further outstanding achievement.
A complete nominating document, including: 1) a synopsis of the accomplishments of the nominee, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) a maximum of five reprints, should be submitted electronically to the Awards Chairman at devadmin@chem.rochester.edu. A follow-up email should be sent to Professor Bradley Nilsson to confirm receipt of the electronic nomination package.
In addition to the primary nominator’s recommendation, a maximum of two (2) supporting letters, containing information about the candidate not provided in the nominating document, may be attached to the nomination.
Winner must be able to attend the scheduled symposium and accept the award in Rochester, New York.
Nominations are accepted each year and are kept active for three (3) years. Updates to nominations are encouraged and are accepted at any time.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Harrison Howe Award Fund at any time. Thank you for your support.
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Ezra Freelove is a higher education technology strategist for the Georgia Archives, INGRESS, Big Data, and miscellaneous other projects in Athens, Georgia. He also dabbles in photography. Take a look a the blog, reading list and photography.
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Enter this private one story, beautifully furnished enclave to find....A grand hallway leading to all rooms, each with its own intimate character. The spacious master bedroom with elegant master bath and walk-in closet has a cozy wood-burning fireplace as does the nearby study/third bedroom. The inviting guest room and guest bath will have your guests not wanting to leave.The living room, dining room, kitchen and family room with its soaring ceilings, exposed brick wall and huge fireplace have a spectacular open floor plan. Immeasurable warmth exudes from this setting and makes it perfect for entertaining. French doors throughout lead to spacious landscaped grounds, pool area and 1 br/1 ba guest house with steam shower. Breathtaking views from almost every room. Housekeeping service included once a week.
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To prepare maple cream, combine whipped topping, syrup, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Cover and chill.
To prepare filling, combine dried cranberries and brandy in a small bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, and set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add apple and juice; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients (through nutmeg). Spoon apple mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or shallow 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
To prepare topping, lightly spoon 2/3 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Add oats and walnuts; toss well. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned. Serve with maple cream.
Quick easy recipe. The stove top part made a caramel mix which was gooey. Only gave it 4 stars as I have not made the maple cream as yet. Used left over apples. The low fat topping is great. Served with vanilla icecream but kid and hubby ate without icecream and loved it. Used Applejack brandy for the craisins and worked out great.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- tronc, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNC) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2017.
Total revenues for third quarter 2017 decreased 6.6% to $353.1 million, compared to $378.2 million for third quarter 2016. This included $7.6 million from the New York Daily News acquisition, which closed on September 3, 2017. Third quarter 2017 advertising revenue was down 14% on a year-over-year basis.
Total operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization, for third quarter 2017 were $346.8 million, down 8%, compared to $377.4 million for third quarter of 2016, reflecting continued cost reduction efforts.
Net income for third quarter 2017 was $2.1 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to a net loss $10.5 million, or $0.29 per share, for third quarter of 2016. Adjusted EPS for third quarter 2017 was $0.17, down 23% on a year-over-year basis.
Adjusted EBITDA for third quarter 2017 was $35.3 million, compared to $36.6 million for third quarter 2016.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.2 million for third quarter 2017. Capital expenditures totaled $3.8 million for the quarter. Debt and pension liabilities were increased by $19 million during the quarter, compared to second quarter 2017. Net debt decreased $10.7 million in third quarter 2017 compared to second quarter 2017. Cash balance grew to $185.2 million.
Included in the tables below is segment reporting for troncM and troncX for the third quarters of 2017 and 2016. Third quarter 2017 troncM total revenues decreased 8% to $297.3 million, compared to third quarter 2016. Advertising revenue for third quarter 2017 declined by 18% on a year-over-year basis, which was partially offset by an increase of 5% in circulation revenues. Operating expenses declined by $24.4 million, or 8%, compared to the prior-year quarter, primarily due to decreases in almost all expense categories. Income from operations for troncM was $14.8 million or a 9% decline from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for troncM for the third quarter 2017 was $28.7 million, down 7% on a year-over-year basis.
Total revenues for troncX for the third quarter of 2017 were $56.5 million, down 1% from prior-year quarter. Advertising revenues for troncX declined by 4%, while content revenues, which includes digital only subscriptions and content syndication, increased by 13.6%. Income from operations for troncX was $5.4 million, an increase of 12% from the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA for third quarter 2017 was $10.9 million, up 19% compared to third quarter 2016.
Total third quarter 2017 average monthly unique visitors were 81.3 million, up 36% from the prior-year quarter. Digital only subscribers grew to 265,000, up 95% from the prior year and up 20% sequentially, before including any contribution from the New York Daily News.
2017 full year guidance for total revenues is a range of $1.525 to $1.540 billion and adjusted EBITDA is a range of $189 to $195 million.
tronc will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2017 results at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (4 p.m. Central Time) on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. The conference call may be accessed via tronc’s Investor Relations website at investor.tronc.com or by dialing 844.494.0195 (508.637.5599 for international callers) and entering conference ID 98643149. An archived version of the webcast will also be available for one year on the tronc website. To access the replay via telephone, available until November 8, 2017, dial 855.859.2056 (404.537.3406 for international callers), conference ID 98643149.
The tables below show the segmentation of income and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 24, 2017 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016.

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Zeitgeist Arts Projects present their research on open submission competitions and explain why they insisted on transparency for their own newly-launched Zeitgeist Open.
In recent years there have been a proliferation of Open competitions and so-called ‘exhibition opportunities’ for artists. This year, following the success of the original Core Gallery Open 2010 and 2011, I am managing The Zeitgeist Open 2012. I see it as an opportunity to look anew at the open submission experience, to consider how artists are treated, valued and supported during and after the event. I am doing this through a whole new artist-led organisation, Zeitgeist Arts Projects, and with a collaborator, Annabel Tilley.
Annabel and I have spent time analysing and debating the idea of an Open: the rules, fees, conditions of entry and, most importantly, the artist’s own expectations. Our conclusion was that a sense of transparency was key to the whole process. Our Judges Graham Crowley, Alistair Gentry and David Kefford have contributed to the ZAP Open Terms and Conditions. Gentry and Kefford are both members of Market Project, an organisation that has been critical of open submissions in the past. So this time, we know we are under the microscope.
Many other opens employ a pre-selection process, where a percentage of artists are rejected even before the official judging starts. Annabel was adamant that this was unfair and insincere, especially when artists were under the impression that their work would be seen by the named judges. We felt it was vital that in order for artists to feel valued, everyone who pays a fee should have their work seen by the full judging panel. And if this isn’t possible then it should be made clear at the beginning that there will be a pre-selection process. I am glad to say that this type of transparency is starting to filter through this year.
Annabel also suggested that we become even more stringent and remove any other sense of unfairness by making The Zeitgeist Open anonymous. This means that the judges will choose works based purely on the quality of what they are seeing, not an artist’s CV.
For me, it has always been important that the judges selecting the works should predominantly be artists. This is about the measured judgment of practising artists and curators who are aware of fine art practice, painterly conventions, precedence, history, innovation, context and criticality.
For both of us, there seemed little point in having a renowned curator or gallerist involved if there was no chance of them developing a relationship with the selected artists in the future. We realised that even after an artist is selected for an open they can often feel undervalued and underwhelmed by the lack of input and communication, by hidden costs etc and that ultimately no lasting relationships are being built between themselves and those on the panel.
The Zeitgeist Open is based on generosity. We work hard to support artists, this is key to everything we do at ZAP. We are constantly seeking to create opportunities for ambitious artists; creating new networks and bringing new audiences – curators, gallerists, collectors, the general public – to artists through exhibitions and our artists’ education programme, DIY Educate. An Open, for us, is an extension of those principles. It is about listening to what artists need, want and desire in opportunities. We also put our money where our mouth is – many artists selected for our highly successful launch exhibition Collectible came to us through the Core Gallery Opens. With nearly 700 visitors to Collectible in seven days, 25% of the work was sold.
As an arts organisation run by artists, we are constantly trying to set an example of how things could be, to level the playing field in an imbalanced art world and to create longer-term opportunities for the artists involved. As a result, at least 10 artists from The Zeitgeist Open will be selected for the next ZAP group exhibition: Discernible in Spring 2013.


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Chinese Herbal Medicine: "Gift of Heaven and Earth"
It began in China over four thousand years ago, but today, it's practiced the world over. Chinese herbs don't only come from China, they come from everywhere,. Cinnamon from Vietnam, cardamom from India, honeysuckle from Japan, and even American ginseng from Wisconsin are now established as Chinese herbs.
Over 10,000 natural substances are catalogued in Chinese herbal pharmacopeia. These substances, referred to as "herbs", consists of thousands of plant species from all over the world as well as both mineral and animal materials. Chinese herbs are most often taken in formulae (combinations of herbs) rather than singly. By combining herbs, synergies have been discovered that vastly increase the medicinal effects. Blending herbs in this way also allows the herbologist to neutralize unwanted side-effects. These blends (formulas) consist of principal herbs, assisting herbs, directional herbs, and herbs that reduce the side effects, or aid the digestion of a particular herb. Herbs can be ingested as boiled teas called decoctions (tang), milled powders (san), pills (pian), tablets (wan), granulated or tinctured extracts, or draughts (steeped like tea). Topically, herbs are used in poultices, plasters, soaks, ointments, washes, and fumigants (burning herbs).
DECOCTIONS The potent odors and flavors of Chinese herbs are legendary. Boiling the herbs and drinking the tea will provide the fullest experience of these medicines. Commonly, Chinese herbs are boiled for 20 - 40 minutes, the dregs are strained out and the "tea" is taken warm or at room temperature. Boiling times are averaged according to the composition of the formula. Flower and leaf will yield medicine in 5 -20 minutes. Roots take 20 to 40 minutes; Shells and minerals must cook for at least one hour. A few herbs, like mint or tangerine peel, must be quick-boiled for only 1-5 minutes lest they loose their valuable volatile oils. These herbs are added separately to the boiling mixture just before completion.
HERBAL PILLS The Chinese invented the pill. In the twelfth century, Chinese doctors were prescribing pills much as we do today. Ancient formulas were often prepared as pills made from milled herbs bound with water, honey, ginger juice, or other substances. Therapeutic dosages of powders or pills range between 3 - 10 grams daily. That's usually a small handful of pills, taken two or three times a day. Though it may seem like a lot of pills, it's really only a few grams of medicine.
EXTRACTS The constituents of herbs can be extracted by water, alcohol, vinegar, glycerine, or chemical solvents.Most herbologists prefer to use low temperature water extractions rather than the standardized extractions used by Herbacuetical pill makers.
Simply soaking and herb in Alcohol, vinegar, or glycerine yield tinctures. They're easy to make and to take.
"If bad taste means strong medicine, you're cured. " Some people enjoy drinking herbal blends, but for many of us, effective doses of medicinal herbs taste bad. To make matters worse, cooking herbs can befoul your kitchen (if not your whole house). However using a little common sense can make this a lot easier.
First, while cooking herbs, ventilate the kitchen. This stops the odor from deterring you (and your family). If you find the taste of your medicine disagreeable, hold your nose when you drink your herbs. This eliminates almost all the taste. Drink your herbs lukewarm or at room temperature. Hot liquids must be sipped slowly. If you hate the taste, you'll want to drink it down quickly. Cold liquids have less taste but may be hard to digest.After drinking your medicine, chew a few raisins or place a drop of lemon juice on your tongue to eliminate any aftertaste.
Herbs can be absorbed up to 30% better when taken on an empty stomach. Allow at least a half hour after taking herbs before eating or taking additional medicines. There are some exceptions. If your medicine proves difficult to digest, try taking it with food or after eating. Some doctors believe that formulas designed for the upper body should be taken after eating. Some medicines are best taken with other liquids such as wine (injuries or vascular problems), broth (to aid digestion of the herbs), or salt water (messenger to the Kidneys).
Tinctures are best diluted with a small amount of water to reduce the caustic effect of the solvents they contain. Heating these liquids can evaporate some solvent. Use a small amount steaming hot water to dissolve water extracted granules (powdered). The hotter the water, the better these dissolve. If the water is too hot, however, you'll be forced to sip your medicine. So let it cool or add a little cold water. I briefly stir in an ice cube. Instant cold without a lot of extra liquid to swallow.
Milled powders can be boiled, taken as tablets or steeped as a draught (teabag).


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A new owner refreshes Cafe Olé’s menu, keeping many of its longtime favorites.
One of my favorite things about visiting New Mexico is the heady smell of piñon wood burning from chimineas all over the state. The fragrance is by all means unique, something we don’t get to experience too often in our parts.
But if you head due east of South Peoria Avenue on 35th Street, the piñon smell is likely to grab you, along with the smell of toasty tortillas, both beckoning you to walk through the doors of Cafe Olé.
Don Jones and his partners bought the New Mex-themed Brookside eatery in January 2013. After he took the reins, the staff got to work immediately.
“We closed for a week to get things cleaned up and organized,” he says.
The shiny patina is evident in both the restaurant’s appearance (new booths have been added in the back hall) and the food. Jones tweaked some of the longtime menu items and added a handful of new, healthier dishes.
The restaurant itself is closing in on three decades of operation (it opened back in 1987) and did a brisk business for many of those years. Jones hopes its loyal customers will continue to come.
He brings a multitude of restaurant experience to the table, so they should. Jones was a founding partner of Peppers Grill before leaving to open The Savory Chef, a popular retail cookware shop and cooking school that he operated for several years with his wife, Leslie.
After the store closed, Jones managed the restaurant at Bass Pro Shops until the Olé deal came about, and he is happy for the new challenge.
The kitchen still cranks out many original menu items. Among the most popular dishes are Olé Queso ($5.50) — a secret creamy blend of melted Monterey Jack, cream cheese, peppers, onions and spices; the Olé Grill ($7.50), grilled Monterey Jack cheese on whole wheat bread with green chilies, red onion and tomato slices; and Stacked Blue Corn Enchiladas ($12), three blue corn tortillas dipped in red chili Colorado and layered with black beans, your choice of chicken, pork, beef or veggies, melted jack, mild green chilies and sour cream.
Because of customer requests, Jones added a traditional queso dip ($8), made with three kinds of cheese (Chihuahua, Monterey Jack and white cheddar), green chilies and spices. I take advantage of any opportunity to enjoy breakfast for dinner, so I often order huevos rancheros ($7.50), two blue corn tortillas smothered in ranchero sauce topped with two over-easy eggs, served with black beans, sour cream and rice.
Unlike many other Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, Olé’s sauces, beans and rice are all vegetarian. Vegetarian entrees, salads and other somewhat lighter dishes now pepper the menu. I’m quite fond of the tortilla soup (pulled chicken in a savory tomato broth; $4-$5) and its spicy sidekick, jalapeño cornbread.
Stop in for brunch on Saturdays (9 a.m.-noon) and Sundays (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) and enjoy authentic New-Mex dishes, including those huevos rancheros, as well as breakfast burritos, Olé Hash and other hearty fare. Banana bread and pancakes also are offered to satisfy those with a bit of a morning sweet tooth.
Leslie Jones, an accomplished baker, is in command of the desserts. Her rich and creamy key lime pie alone is worth a visit.
Besides the great food, the best reason to visit Cafe Olé is the patio. On any given evening, the fireplace is roaring, the lights are twinkling, and the tables are full of friends and families enjoying the ambience. No matter the weather outside (clear plastic curtain walls and heat lamps keep the chill at bay during cooler months), the patio is the place to be.
And if the heat of our Tulsa summer does get to you, the famous Cafe Olé Margarita, made with fresh-squeezed lime juice and gold tequila ($7.25/$8.25) is just an order away.
Cafe Ole’s tamales are made by hand in small batches, wrapped in cornhusks and steamed. Choose from five fillings (roasted pork, cheese, ranchero chicken, veggies and chili verde chicken) and five sauces (queso, chipotle, ranchero, chili verde or salsa) for $36-$45 per dozen. If possible, call ahead before the craving strikes; the kitchen needs a 24-hour notice.


text: Ecologist, PhD physicist and Royal Literary Fund Fellow Mario Petrucci is a multi-award-winning poet and residency frontiersman, the only poet to have been resident at the Imperial War Museum and with BBC Radio 3. Mario is four times winner of the London Writers competition, has won prizes in the National Poetry Competition, and is recipient of a PBS Recommendation, the Bridport Prize, an Arts Council England Writers’ Award and a New London Writers Award. His Arvon-winning collection Heavy Water: a poem for Chernobyl, was the basis of a film by Seventh Art Productions. Aspiring to reach 1111 poems in the vast ‘i tulips’ project, “Petrucci’s tulips promise to grow into a truly ambitious landmark body of work” (Poetry Book Society Bulletin).


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Need a break? Take a day off and celebrate your success! - Brilliant Breakthroughs, Inc.
Home › Leadership & Management › Need a break? Take a day off and celebrate your success!
Need a break? Take a day off and celebrate your success!
Need a break? Why don’t you take a day off?
Are you ready to honor all you success with a time-out?
Do you need to take a break from things?
Need a break? Take a break. Your life depends upon it!
Need a break? It’s Friday… why not this Friday or next? You’ve been working hard. Even been giving everything an extra push lately haven’t you? OK, maybe you don’t need a break on a Friday, maybe it’s another day and time… but, I assure you that you need a break more than you realize. Happy Friday everyone!
Today, after I get this post out, I’m on vacation until Sunday evening. Why? Today is my 50th birthday and Sunday is Mother’s Day! Why else? I’ve been working diligently on some big projects since last fall This girl needs a break! Good thing the weather is becoming summery and it’s Harley riding time again (insert big smiley face here). Many more positive time-outs in my near future this summer and fall.
We all need a break. Unfortunately, much more often than we need. Somewhere along the way, it became acceptable to work through lunch breaks, come in early to work, and/or stay late. It also came acceptable to not take time off. It also became acceptable to sleep less and work even more hours. This negatively impacts performance.
I just read an article last week, which stated “the 9-5 work week doesn’t exist any more”. Working 40 hours is a thing of the past! Personally, I think America should have “4 days – 10 hours a day” work week. Most are already working 10 hours a day. But imagine, if you knew you could have 3 days off a week, wouldn’t you work diligently to assure you only needed to work 4 days? Everyone would be happier and profit margins would improve because overhead costs would be lower. This would make for a greener workplace and everyone would only be commuting 4 days instead of 5 and this would decrease emissions too. Sounds like a win-win-win to me for people-planet-profit. Am I the only one who thinks this way?
You and your team need a break, but how?
If you are a Business Owner-Leader, ask your team how they can become more efficient to gain more time off. I assure you, they already have the answer! For over a decade research consistently has revealed how people would rather have more time off than more money. Are you aware of this? How can you and your team restructure work to be more efficient while keeping a high level of effectiveness?
Do you need a break? Yes, you do need a break too! Probably much more often than you realize. How can you tighten up your day or delegate something to gift yourself more time away? What if you could have off 3 days a week? OK, that may be too much to wrap your head around. How about adding an hour a day back to your life? If you are interested in this concept, but don’t know how to make it happen? Call me I can help you with this. I’d be happy to help you accomplish this… your life literally depends upon it!!!
Please feel free to share any questions, comments, or tips regarding what you do for breaks when they are needed to boost YOUR Business’s success.
p. s.: When you need a break what do you do? Do you totally unplug, shift gears and do something physical, become creative, or ?


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Skills and achievements are best highlighted in a parallel structure. Action verbs and phrases should be included to present yourself as a “doer.” Make sure to avoid passive writing. Some examples of good action words are –– informed, developed, adapted, assisted, etc.
Employers look for someone with both technical/hard skills and soft skills. Soft skills include strong communication, adaptability and flexibility, work ethic, and more. These abilities can be used from one job to another and can make or break your chances of landing that position you want.
Here’s your chance to shine! However, you need to make sure you don’t overdo it. Make sure to prioritize your advantages and qualifications. What have you done that has given you valuable experience that would help you be a great asset to any company? Any club involvements? Leadership positions? Internships or co-ops? Include all of that information in the sections that highlight your experience. But remember to keep it all in moderation. Your qualifications should be relevant to the job applied for so it all makes sense to the employer.
There are many resume templates to choose from. When writing your own, allow yourself to use formatting strategies that highlight rather clutter. Be consistent with the the font, sizes, capitalization, etc. Make sure the margins look appropriate and organized for the layout of your resume. The last thing to do is to print it out and confirm that everything looks the way you want it to. Printing the resume out and handing it to an employer, along with your cover letter, is the best way to guarantee that him/her will see it and consider you as an applicant. Although companies are now accepting electronically downloaded resumes, it still shows importance and prioritization when you go above and beyond expectations.


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You don’t have to live in the Boston area to get a great hair transplant. DiStefano Hair Loss Restoration Centers has several offices located in New England. That means, whether your looking for a hair transplant RI or hair transplant CT, you can visit a DiStefano location.
Right now, DiStefano Hair Loss Restoration Centers can be found in Bedford NH, Rocky Hill CT, Newton MA, Worcester MA and Warwick RI. At all these facilities, the same Boston surgeons and their technicians perform the hair loss restoration surgery.
When you look for hair transplant RI and hair transplant CT on Google, make sure you find a hair transplant center that performs Follicular Unit Transplants and Follicular Unit Extractions.
With follicular unit transplants, the donor hair (called follicular units) is taken from a strip of scalp that is removed from the back of the head for transplantation on the front and sides of the scalp. With Follicular Unit Extractions, the follicular units are extracted individually one at a time from the back of the scalp. There is no incision or linear scar, thus making it ideal for people who wear their hair short in the back.
At the DiStefano hair transplant RI and hair transplant CTcenters; Dr. Mark DiStefano has improved on the follicular unit extraction method by creating special microsurgical tools that help to improve follicular unit viability after the transplant. This method is called the Individual Graft Technique (IGT™) method.


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University of Melbourne masters student Kim Ho has won the prestigious Patrick White Playwrights’ Award for his play Mirror’s Edge - set near Lake Tyrrell.
Thabi - public songs indigenous to west Pilbarra - offer a unique insight into Australian history, and University of Melbourne researchers are documenting them.
A University of Melbourne expert looks at the clash between the Cannes Film Festival and Netflix, after films without theatrical distribution were disallowed.
University of Melbourne choreographer Gideon Obarzanek began dancing as a teenager, but it's his work as a choreographer that he's most proud of.
Vanitas, an immersive app developed by University of Melbourne experts, is a meditative exploration of life and death - and is now nominated for a Webby Award.
The new Louvre Abu Dhabi showcases hundreds of international works of art; a University of Melbourne art expert takes you on an audio tour of the gallery.
A University of Melbourne expert finds the latest Marvel movie, Black Panther, nods to the Black Lives Matter movement with its own take on global Civil Rights.
Melbourne Fringe Living Legend Rinske Ginsberg, now a University of Melbourne acting researcher and lecturer, reflects on a life of performance.
Artist and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, Tom Crago, is exhibiting at the international Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria.


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It seems that for everything in life today, we hope that someone has developed an algorithm that will calculate something for us — a magic formula that takes the guess work out of what’s needed.
This mindset came to my notice through an online data centre forum. A contributor asked for a formula that could allocate space to satisfy the various data centre functional areas.
You know, plug in maybe some rack units to represent processing, storage and networking; a power usage figure of n kilowatts; a cooling metric; a tier rating; the need for a certain fire suppression system and areas like a loading dock, staging rooms, etc.; and perhaps a head count of people. Then, abracadabra, out pops a number to represent the space required and how it’s broken up.
Unfortunately, data centres are technical beasts that are engineered according to your business requirements.
They have two primary metrics, namely space and power. Both are proportional to the IT infrastructure that’s to be supported and the facility infrastructure that needs to support the space.
You might start with a quantified area of land to work with and then decide how it may be carved up to satisfy a data centre’s functional areas. These include the data halls (also called white space); the elements of the power train such as transformers, UPS, battery or DRUPS; mechanical elements like chillers, air coolers, pumps, CRACs infrastructure; as well as administrative areas, fire system, security room, foyer and outdoor amenities.
The relationships of such spaces aren’t defined in any algorithm I know of.
It reminds me of the equation that attempts to determine the probability of alien life in the universe, the Drake equation. I won’t go into the specifics of it, but there are many indeterminate variables that can all be changed to arrive at different results. Without constraining the variables with known quantities, you’re shooting in the dark.
An algorithm that will account for every variable in determining a space envelope in a data centre is like the Drake equation: indeterminate.
Is the IT infrastructure to be housed in the data hall high-density computing? Or a mixture of low, medium and high?
What are the form factors for the equipment to be racked (rack unit size)?
Will the data hall be an open rack plan or will it be contained?
What other infrastructure may be housed in the data hall?
You might be radically planning an all liquid cooling solution which changes the room’s space requirements. The list of exceptions goes on even before you start on the other functional areas.
The engineered solutions in the data centre market are wide and varied and they could all satisfy one’s needs, albeit in different space envelopes.
But there’s only one way to allocate data centre space: by investigating the business requirements the data centre has to satisfy and translating them into the engineering principles that combine to make up the three dimensional design of the data centre.

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With the development of technology, the lock systems used in companies have also evolved throughout the years. Traditional locks that use keys are still common nowadays. However, more and more offices, especially larger ones are now using keyless entry. This improves security as burglars cannot pick the locks. Furthermore, lost office keys will not be a problem as it is keyless. Many locksmith companies in Oceanside deal with these types of locks. Key card system is one of the most popular types of keyless entry and there are also different subtypes of this.
These cards were some of the first types of cards used in the key card system. The bar code that opens a specific lock is printed on the card. The card is then swiped to an electronic reader. The door with the corresponding barcode will then be opened. It looks like the barcodes that you see on various products. However, they can be easily tampered with, which is why they decreased in popularity when newer and more secured types of key card systems were introduced.
Magnetic stripe or magstripe is one of the most commonly used key card system commercially. It removes lost office keys and lock change concerns, while providing maximum security. These cards are thin like credit or ATM cards. They have a metallic strip where the electronic signature is placed. The card is swiped on a scanner to unlock the door. Instead of barcodes, the electronic signature is the one being checked on this type of card, which is difficult to forge. The disadvantage is that it can only be used for a specific number of swipes, usually from 400 to 500 swipes.
This is the latest type of key card system and the most secured as it uses anti-forge material. It does not need to be swiped as the reader can read it from a distance. However, since it operates using radio frequency, this may cause issues with mobile phones and WiFi signals.

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Karan : you are done?
Preeta : even if you lose?
Rakhi ; did you both fight or what ?
The headlines talk about Karan’s selection in international match.
Piyali comes back home seeing whole house messed up and is exteremly shocked to see the person who turns out to be Akshay.
Akshay : how are you baby?
Piyali feels helpless with his presence. She regrets for her past mistakes.
Piyali : what do you want from me?
Rishab ; Karan but you?
Rishab gets worried seeing Karan’s behavior. He could not agree for marriage even after everybody’s insistence.
Sanjana ; what are you saying?

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“We must teach more by example than by word” (June 1867).
Our school has passionate, enthusiastic and professional educators and staff who give their time and expertise generously to enthuse each individual student to ensure that they reach their full potential as a successful learner and valued community member. We are blessed with families from many different cultures and religious backgrounds who are supportive partners in nurturing the well-being of all the children in our care, from Playgroup through to Reception and onto Year 7.


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Q: Today the Japanese government claimed that a submarine of unknown nationality came within twelve nautical miles of Diaoyu Dao's contiguous zone and that a Chinese naval ship was likely to have entered the same area. The Japanese side has lodged a protest about this. Please confirm this information.
A: According to the information received by the Chinese side, this morning two vessels of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force entered a contiguous zone northeast of Chiwei Yu. The Chinese navy was there to track and monitor the activities of the Japanese vessels. Now the Japanese vessels are no longer in the relevant contiguous zone.
I must stress once again that Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territories and that China's sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao has a solid historical and legal basis. The relevant actions of the Japanese side will by no means change the established fact that Diaoyu Dao belongs to China and neither will they shake China's firm resolve to safeguard the territorial sovereignty of Diaoyu Dao.
The Chinese side urges the Japanese side to stop making troubles on the Diaoyu Dao issue, abide by the four-point principled agreement reached by the two sides in 2014, work together and move in the same direction with China, and make concrete efforts to improve and develop bilateral relations.
Q: According to reports, when having a telephone conversation with the ROK President Moon Jae-in, the US President Donald Trump expressed his openness to holding talks with the DPRK at the appropriate time and under the right circumstances. What is your comment?
A: We have noted relevant reports. We have been saying that the international community has been paying close attention to the recent positive interactions between the DPRK and the ROK. The Chinese side welcomes all the efforts that are conducive to easing the situation on the Korean Peninsula and bringing the Korean Peninsula issue back to the right track of seeking settlement through dialogue and consultation.
As we have said many times, the US and the DPRK are the parties directly concerned on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue. We share the same hope with the international community that the US and the DPRK can meet each other halfway and take meaningful steps towards dialogue and interaction. The Chinese side stands ready to continue with its own efforts to bring the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue back to the track of seeking settlement through dialogue and consultation.
Q: We have noted the news about Premier Li Keqiang's attendance at the Second Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Leaders' Meeting in Cambodia. Could you elaborate on the defining features and strength of the LMC framework? What are the highlights of the LMC in advancing China's pragmatic cooperation with the relevant countries and improving the local people's livelihood?
A: The LMC is the first new type of sub-regional framework jointly initiated by the six riparian countries. Its defining features are equal consultation, pragmatism and efficiency, and openness and inclusiveness. The six countries, irrespective of their size, strength or wealth, make decisions through consultation and fully accommodate each other's concerns and comfort level. The LMC is not a talk shop but action-oriented. It does not seek to form any exclusive club but remains open to cooperation for the common socio-economic development of the six countries. The LMC is mutually reinforcing with the China-ASEAN cooperation and it is complementary to other cooperation mechanisms in this region, jointly contributing to the region's long-term peace, stability, development and prosperity.
Since its inception in March 2016, the LMC institutional building has made steady progress with major projects moving forward smoothly and people-to-people exchanges flourishing. The cooperation among the six countries has entered a high-speed era and brought tangible benefits to their people. The LMC has provided support to over 20 large infrastructure and industrialization projects in the Mekong River countries, conducted more than 100 medium and small-sized projects to improve livelihood, offered the Chinese government's scholarships to over 12,000 students in the Mekong River countries and over 3000 training opportunities to in-service staff and helped nearly 800 cataract patients in Cambodia, the Laos and Myanmar regain their sight through the Brightness Action. In the future, we will conduct more cooperation in such key areas as water resources, connectivity, production capacity, agriculture, human resources development, health care in an effort to bring more benefits to people of the six countries.
Q: Yesterday, Vietnam's Ambassador to India said that Vietnam welcomes India's investments in oil and natural gas sector in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the South China Sea. He also said that Vietnam always welcomes port calls by Indian naval ships in the South China Sea. What are China's comments?
A: We have no objection to the development of bilateral relations between relevant countries in our neighborhood. However, we are firmly opposed to relevant parties' capitalizing on that to infringe upon China's legitimate rights and interests in the South China Sea and undermine regional peace and stability.
Q: The Second Ministerial Meeting of China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum will take place in Chile at the end of this month. What does China expect from this forum and do you have any details about the Chinese delegation that will attend it?
A: The China-CELAC Forum serves as a major platform for China to carry out overall cooperation with all Latin American and Caribbean States, which is of great significance to cementing and promoting China-CELAC win-win cooperation and elevating China-CELAC Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership to a higher level.
With regard to the Chinese delegation, we will release relevant information in due course.
Q: Bloomberg yesterday reported that China is looking to slow or stop purchases of US treasury bonds. I know the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has made a statement about that, but does the Foreign Ministry have anything to add?
A: Just as you said, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has released information. It's by reading some media reports that we have learnt about that news. According to our preliminary judgment, the news may have quoted a wrong source or it may be fake news.
China's foreign exchange reserves are invested and managed based on the principle of diversification in order to guarantee the overall safety of the foreign exchange assets and to preserve and increase their value. Like other investments, the buying of the US treasury bonds with foreign exchange reserves is a market behavior and is managed professionally in accordance with the market conditions and needs for investment. For both foreign exchange reserves themselves and the market they are in, the Chinese department that manages foreign exchange reserves is a responsible investor and the relevant investment activities have ensured the stability of international financial market and helped to preserve and increase the value of Chinese foreign exchange reserves.
Q: According to reports, on January 10, the European Union's ambassador to China Hans Dietmar Schweisgut said at a press conference that in the new year, Europe is looking forward to further deepening cooperation with China on connectivity and that the EU is drawing up the blueprint on its connectivity with the Eurasian continent and alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative. What is China's response to this?
A: The day before yesterday, when taking the question from one of you, I said that President Macron expressed France's willingness to take an active part in the international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative during his visit to China. The Chinese side welcomes that and Europe's active participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. We would like to follow the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits to seek greater synergy with Europe's development strategies and achieve win-win outcomes through pragmatic cooperation in various areas such as connectivity with a view to promoting the greater development of China-Europe partnerships for peace, growth, reform and progress of civilizations, making concerted efforts to fuel the development and prosperity of the Eurasian continent and jointly contributing to building a community of shared future for mankind.
Q: There are reports that China is planning to fund the construction of a counter-terrorism base in Afghanistan. Can you confirm that?
A: I have not heard of the information mentioned by you. The Chinese side always supports the international counter-terrorism cooperation conducted on the basis of mutual respect.
Q: President Emmanuel Macron of France has just wrapped up his visit to China. What are China's comments on this visit? Some observers believe that the outcomes achieved in the economic and trade area during this visit fall short of expectations. What is your response to this?
A: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Emmanuel Macron of France paid a state visit to China from January 8 to 10. The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and major international issues, during which they enhanced mutual understanding and political mutual trust and reached broad consensus. China and France issued the Joint Statement, which gave a full account of their common views on bilateral relations and major issues in today's world. The two sides agreed to further elevate their close and enduring comprehensive strategic partnership on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit. It is fair to say that this visit has achieved full success and reaped positive outcomes in such areas as politics, economic cooperation, trade and people-to-people exchanges, which fully demonstrates that China-France relations are comprehensive and strategic in nature and laid a solid groundwork for the growth of bilateral relations in the new era.
We have noted that some media paid attention to the economic cooperation and trade between China and France. I want to emphasize that pragmatic cooperation, the economic cooperation and trade in particular, is one of the key topics during the talks of the two heads of state. The two sides have mapped out a blueprint for future cooperation in various areas in the spirit of mutual respect, friendly consultation, taking a long-term perspective and win-win outcomes. The two sides agreed to give priority to deepening cooperation in such traditional areas as civilian nuclear energy, aerospace and aviation and comprehensively expanding cooperation in emerging areas such as agricultural food, environmental protection, advanced manufacturing, innovative research and development and finance so as to achieve a higher level of win-win cooperation.
The two heads of state also had an in-depth exchange of views on the cooperation under the Belt and Road framework and reached important consensus on jointly advancing the Belt and Road Initiative and striving for the prosperity of the Eurasian continent on the part of China and France.
At last, I would like to stress that China-France relations have extended far beyond the simple buyer-seller relationship with the breadth and depth of their cooperation being expanded, the vitality and potential being enhanced and their interests getting more intertwined. We are full of confidence in the prospects of the growth of China-France relations.
Follow-up: Regarding the issue of the Chinese naval ship, China-Japan relations have recently been improving, and the Chinese government also said that it hopes to jointly push forward the further improvement and development of China-Japan relations. Why did the Chinese side take relevant actions at this juncture?
A: As to the situation you mentioned, just now I have elaborated on the position of the Chinese government, whose kernel is that Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territories. It is beyond dispute that the Chinese side conducts activities in its own territorial waters. We have also said that the relevant actions of the Japanese side will by no means change the established fact that Diaoyu Dao belongs to China and neither will they shake China's firm resolve to uphold the territorial sovereignty of Diaoyu Dao.
On China-Japan relations, I would like to stress that the Chinese side attaches great importance to China-Japan relations. We also heeded the positive signals recently sent out by Japanese top leadership on improving bilateral relations. We hope that the Japanese side can match its words with deeds, abide by the four-point principled agreement reached by the two sides in 2014, move in the same direction with China, and make concrete efforts to improve and develop bilateral relations.
Q: What are China's comments on the US House of Representatives' recent passing of the Taiwan Travel Act?
A: We have taken note of relevant reports. I must stress once again that the act severely violates the one-China policy and principles in the three China-US joint communiqués and interferes in China's internal affairs. We express firm opposition to it.
The Chinese side urges the US side to abide by the one-China policy and principles in the three China-US joint communiqués, prudently handle the Taiwan issue, refrain from engaging in any form of official exchange or contact with Taiwan or sending any wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and take concrete actions to uphold the larger picture of China-US relations and the China-US cooperation in international affairs.
After the press conference, the following question was raised: according to our information, the spokesperson of the National Iranian Tanker Company said that China did not help to rescue those missing Iranian crewmen in the oil tanker collision accident off the coast of the East China Sea. Though having a lot of firefighting equipment and personnel near the burning tanker, China is not using them. What's your comment?
Spokesperson Lu Kang said that such remarks are totally contrary to the facts.
Since the accident happened, the Chinese government has attached great importance to it and made all-out efforts to conduct maritime search and rescue for the shipwrecked crew. China maintains communication with the Iranian Embassy in China. The China Maritime Search and Rescue Center has coordinated and dispatched a large number of rescue forces to engage in the search and rescue efforts on the spot in a scientific and effective manner. The wrecked ship that carries 130,000 tons of condensate oil is still burning and exploding. Meanwhile, the sea conditions are rough in the waters where the accident took place, and you can well imagine how difficult and dangerous the rescue is. When faced with security threats, the Chinese rescuers approached the tanker at the risk of their lives many times to search, rescue and fight the fire at close range. At the same time, China has been coordinating with the rescue teams from Japan and the ROK.
A case involving human life must be treated with the utmost care. This is how we perceive this matter and we also act exactly in that vein. We hope that the relevant sides will learn about their information through official channels including the China Maritime Search and Rescue Center and not readily believe information from other channels, lest that should disrupt and negatively affect the rescue efforts.

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Due to an ever-increasing rate of technological change when newer and newer innovations are constantly emerging, it is crucial to keep your website up to date while retaining simplicity and elegance in order to give your visitors a great experience using the site.
An eye-catching, convenient website serves as an effective marketing tool and brings a high return on investment. Your website is one of the key elements of your marketing strategy for your business and it deserves your uttermost attention.
Today even not web-savvy users have high expectations for the website. New technologies, properly implemented, help to find information faster and view it in a simpler format across multiple platforms. For example, updating your existing content management system or, for some, adding it will enable you to expand your editing options, make website less vulnerable to various threats and help you maintain greater security.
For example, editing older sites built in HTML or Flash is largely an inaccessible and intimidating venture for those who lack knowledge of the programming language. By using newer and more approachable WordPress-based websites, you can easily edit content yourself and publish blog posts without any specialized programming knowledge.
Furthermore, if your third-party tools are outdated, you should consider replacing them with newer updated versions or removing them altogether because they can contribute to a negative user experience. Old tools of questionable quality may slow down your website, suffer its usability, reduce security and limit you from getting more orders, leads and inquiries.
Principles and technologies in website design dramatically evolved over the years. Things that were appropriate 5-10 years ago may not be relevant today. With an explosion of all kind of information sources and media formats, our attention span to assess the message reduced even more. Google’s material design concept simplify format focusing on the content.
For this reason, content is ultimately powerless when it’s surrounded by an outdated, ineffective and awfully complex design. Consider capturing the user’s attention by opting for simplicity and usability.
Functionality is crucial to a positive user experience. If you are missing the basics such as clear call to action, straightforward access to contact information, it is a clear sign that you should consider redesigning your website to prevent confusion and customer distrust, but improve website’s conversion rates.
High bounce rate is another important indicator that something is set wrong.
Above all, remember that you site should engage the user and look professional, original, and above all, modern.
Last year mobile Internet usage was more pervasive than desktop usage, suggesting that having a mobile-friendly website is now absolutely critical. Ever since Google announced in April last year that it will be enforcing a ranking system based on whether or not your website is mobile-friendly, it has now become a prerequisite for an efficient website. After all, you don’t want to lose half or even more of your visitors just because it’s simply inconvenient to use the site on a smaller screens.
If your website doesn’t load properly on all mobile devices, you should consider optimizing your website for mobile usage to ensure an improved user experience. Moreover, a mobile-friendly website will enable you to prevent accessibility frustrations and increase your website’s overall search engine rankings on the Internet. If your website is dysfunctional and doesn’t work, it will have a negative impact on your business.
In most cases older websites significantly lack in load speed, various compatibility (AODA, W3C), and search engine optimization. All those things that are highly important for the website to grow its ratings in search engines. Google, Bing, Yahoo made a number of updates setting a new standards for the websites over the last few years. In fact some of the older sites may even be completely excluded or banned by search engines for variety of reasons.
Best way to get it resolved is to re-design the website, implementing all the requirements and meeting latest standards.
One of the main reason to re-design the website is to identify that current content is outdated. It can be either overly complicated or insufficient or simply doesn’t bring an up to date story. We’ve seen sites with content un-touched for years. Your potential clients can see that too and wonder if company is still in business with latest news from 2005.
Properly crafted content should be up-to-date, easy to read, engaging, and descriptive. It should be properly formatted and tuned up for cross-platform use. Last, but not least, it should be done with search engine optimization in mind.
Today it is exceedingly important to integrate social media on your website by including links to your social network profiles. Together, your website and social media accounts can efficiently work together to promote your brand. Take advantage of social media to maximize your online exposure and find new customers.
In order to do so more effectively, make sure that your website is modern and innovative. Maintain your online presence and make sure it is consistent with your website, business goals, and brand image. Ensure that you are making it easy for users to share their experience with your business and your content online. Stay knowledgeable about the new ways available to interact with your customers on the web.
If your competitors changed their website, it is a good sign that it’s time for you to address your website design as well. Some websites are just more effective than others, and it is important to keep yours in optimum condition especially if you see that your competitors are more successful in reaching their business objectives.
Never underestimate the power of competitive analysis! Make a list of features you would like to change, and make sure you are prioritizing your goals efficiently. Remember that your competitors can teach you a lot about web design. It takes time to properly research and analyze other websites that are similar to yours. Look at the potential desirable features that you find useful and remove the features you find mundane and of little use to your business.
Remember that by making the necessary changes to your website, you are vastly improving the your business credibility, user’s trust to your brand and satisfaction of using the site and therefore success of your business.


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1MORE has announced an all-new Penta Driver In-ear headphones, which will be showcased at CES 2019. The Penta Driver In-Ear headphones, in case you are wondering, will be available by early Q1 2019, and it has been priced at $299.
According to 1MORE, the Penta Driver design is for both audiophiles and everyday consumers, as it meets the high-standards set by avid music lovers, and it offers a comfortable user experience. To appeal to everyone, 1MORE’s Penta Drivers have a universal earpiece with a triple-flange design, so they are easy to use right out of the box.
The Penta Driver In-Ear headphones feature an ergonomic design with oblique angles to have a natural fit in your ear. It also features a rubber ear hook that bends to your ear for a secure fit, and a balanced weight to keep headphones stable from moving while on your head.
The best part of the Penta Driver In-Ear headphones is the fact that it also feature a Type-C port, giving users the choice of wired or Bluetooth listening. The headphones are also compatible with all the major Bluetooth codecs including AAC (iOS), AptX, and LDAC (Android), so you get a high-quality wireless listening experience regardless of the device you are using.
In addition to the Penta Driver In-Ear headphones 1MORE has also announced the launch of Triple Driver BT In-Ear Headphones and Spearhead VR BT In-Ear Gaming Headphones, and all three models have CES 2019 Innovation Awards, which is pretty impressive. In fact, 1MORE has become the only headphone brand to win this prize two years in a row.
We’ll bring more updates from CES 2019 as and when we find something interesting, so be sure to stay tuned.


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I like alot of things: snowboarding, swimming, coffee, travel, family, chiliquiles, pho, rain, friends, reading, sleep, etc. But I can also overdose on all of these things – too much family, too much travel, too much reading, too much pho, etc. But I have yet to find the limit of my appetite for genuine Jesus and in actual truth, I can’t seem to get enough of Jesus.
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text: This Oris Miles Complication (ref 581.7528.40.64.MB) is in a 45.5mm (including the lugs) x 34mm x 11.5mm SS rectangular case with sapphire crystal and mineral display back secured by four fine screws, water resistant to 30 meters. The handsome black guilloche dial has fancy art deco florescent Arabic numerals, date at nine, day at three, second time zone at six, and moon phase at twelve. The non-screw down crown is signed. The watch is on a signed polished SS bracelet with push button double deployant clasp, long enough for an eight inch wrist. It is new and unworn, without a scratch on the case or crystal. The Oris cal 581 (base movement ETA 2688/2671) 17 jewel automatic movement maintains accurate time within a tolerance of five seconds per day, and all of the complications operate properly. This unworn Oris watch, which will be sold with papers, stylus, and hang tag, without boxes, has a list price of $2150.


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Young & old will laugh themselves silly when they read their hilarious mad lib advice on how to be the perfect housewife.
It's a fun activity for your bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or engagement party.
Compile the mad libs into an album or a keepsake box for the bride to share with her man on their honeymoon. Because the couple that laughs together stays together.


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The perfect treatment to darken and thicken the eye lashes. Highly recommended to have before a holiday so that you can forget about the mascara and still have amazing eyes! This treatment includes a relaxing scalp massage while the eyelash tint is taking.
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Mylash Express single lash extension, is a great way to add length, curl and thickness to natural lashes. Mylash Express will last for up to 2 weeks, making them ideal for special occasions and holidays.
When your lashes are ready to be removed or when you'd like to have them re-applied, we do recommend them to be professionally removed.
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The Mylash tinting and silicone shield formula strengthens, lifts and darkens your natural eyelashes to help improve the overall definition to the eye. The results of the Mylash Lift are immediate and you can expect the effects to last for upto 6 weeks. No subsequent maintenance is needed!
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If your material is on a roll, our Re-Rolling and Slitting systems can process it (up to 102″ wide rolls). We currently have five systems available for all of your re-rolling and slitting needs.
Re-rolling two materials together to create a bi-layer or two-ply finished roll.
Fabric Slitting materials one inch or wider depending on your requirements on individual cores.
Using a blade cutter on materials as narrow as fifteen mm and a two inch ID papercore which provides you a slit roll to fit your specific needs.


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Born in the 80s from a deep passion for research and experimentation, Tonelli is a reality the world of design refers to, specialized in manufacturing of glass furniture and complements.
Its philosophy is based on a combination of tradition and innovation, essential elements that, combined with the passion for this extraordinary material, contribute to promote the glass culture.
Driven by a constant evolutionary tension Tonelli stands out for its natural capacity of innovating itself and its products, experimenting new forms of creativity, looking into new ways of living and turning always and constantly important investments to Research and development.
The company in fact earned the credit of revolutionizing the furnishing branch introducing into the market in the 80s a new technique of welding straight glass sheets, that makes use of a structural glue consenting the welded parts to conserve their transparency and the crystal at the juncture to be more resistant than in other parts. Over the years, the process has become more refined reaching extremely high quality standards.
This did not arrest the brand’s evolution, that nowadays is not only a manufacturer of furnishing complements but offers vanguard solutions to furnish any kind of space.
More liquid than solid: that is glass.
In fact the physical structure presents more similarities to the molecular structure of liquids than that of crystalline structure of solids. Only the high viscosity distinguishing it avoids its particles to slide on one another as it happens instead in liquids.
At increased heat, opposed to what happens with metals that at a given temperature melt or freeze, glass goes through different stages of malleability, slowly softening till becoming malleable and obtaining the characteristics necessary to the function it’s meant to perform. Resistant, sturdy and therefore absolutely safe, glass can be of different thicknesses ranging from a maximum of 12-15-20mm for supporting structures to a minimum of 6-8-10 for tops and doors.
The wonderful Ozma, designed by Viola Tonucci, is a round and concentric wall mirror with central rim in gilded metal.
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Convegno di Studi "Primo Maggio: Festa del Lavoro"
Marcella Bencivenni, "Labor Day negli Stati Uniti e Primo Maggio tra gli immigrati italiani"
IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY: "MY IDEA. MEMORY OF JOE ZANGARA"
"American Anticommunism and Espionage: The Case of Carl Marzani"
RSVP encouraged but not required, (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating is limited and we cannot reserve seats.
"Making Italian America: Consumer Culture and Ethnic Identities"
Paper Presentation: "Transatlantic Radical Culture; Italy and the United States, 1840-1940"


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Small-scale poultry rearing is common in Kitui, Kenya. But farmers face challenges such as disease, and a lack of access to feed and drugs.
Farm Africa worked to establish poultry farming among smallholder farmers in Kitui county, eastern Kenya.
Three-quarters of the population live below the poverty line and in the past drought has badly affected food production in the area.
Small-scale poultry rearing is common, carried out mainly by women and children, but they face challenges such as disease, and a lack of access to feed and drugs.
the ability to buy and sell collectively through their association.
The profits farmers generated allowed families to buy food, pay school fees and medical costs. Poultry products also provided an important source of protein and iron for families that don’t have enough food to eat.
We worked with 1,200 farmers in 60 groups. In each group, three community-based trainers will train 10 more farmers outside their group in poultry farming, bringing the benefits to 1,800 more households – a total of around 16,200 people.
This project is generously supported by the Big Lottery Fund.
60-year-old Kidan has been rearing chickens to help her to earn more and plan for her future.

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I was honoured in September to not only perform at the Eagle Radio Local Heroes awards but to also be presented with an award! I had a great night sharing the stage with some wonderful performers and well deserved winners! Thank you to the organisers at Eagle Radio for a great evening and of course, for my award!
Mr David Julien joined me again this past weekend for another charity event at the Ely in Blackwater raising money for Adam's Hoofing Hut!
Alongside David and myself performing, we had some great acts take the stage. I also played with my new band, The 24-7s – a collective of some fantastic musicians who I am always honoured to play with!
Adam's Hoofing Hut is a wonderful charity and Saturday night was another really successful evening with much fun had by all; thanks to all who made it down!
Don’t forget to check out my gigs page, be great to see you at a gig or 3 soon!


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DC Research and our partners Central Consultancy and Training are delighted to have been appointed by the South West Museum Development Partnership (SWMDP) to identify the most effective and sustainable mechanism for the delivery of Museum Development Services in South West England for 2012 to 2015. SWMDP is a partnership body whose membership includes Bristol Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG), the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery (PCMAG), the South Western Federation of Museums & Art Galleries (SWFED) and representation from local authorities.
The study nvolved comprehensive consultation with museum development stakeholders across the South West, and resulted in the detailed development of options and recommendations for sustainable delivery to SWMDP in December 2012.


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Fathers’ Day happened to also be our 17th Anniversary. I guess we kind of avoided celebrating. It helped to have other things to focus on, like going to work, going to church, and then having to take one of my kids to emergency after a minor accident.
It’s days like these that make me wonder what the future really holds … am I really on the right path? … will it really be easier when I am “out” to everyone? … life was so much easier when I was in denial … or was it?


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Resembling a lost story from Netflix’s Black Mirror universe, Lorette plays a woman who is attempting to record a video of herself only to be interrupted by a repairman (Tom Rooney), and then an emergency drill. The test seems to be routine for the woman, but she’s forced to react in the moment when her well-being is at stake.
7A is inferior to Russell/Lorette’s breakout endeavour She Stoops to Conquer, but it’s because their latest is much more simplistic than a layered theme piece. Mind you, when compared, I believe they’re much stronger in an abstract element than an obscure one. However, with what the audience is given, 7A is a decent sci-fi short featuring an unpredictable ending and a memorable manic performance from Kayla Lorette, who continues to prove herself as a versatile performer.


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Whether you want to borrow for a home, a car, or a credit card, getting preapproved for your loan makes life easier. You know exactly how much you can spend, you’re in a better position to negotiate, and you understand the costs of your loan before you end up in something that you can’t afford.
How do you get preapproved for a loan? Gather information about your finances and the loan you need, and then apply. Follow the steps below to make the process easy. Especially when getting a mortgage and buying a home, it’s tempting to dive into more interesting tasks, but you’ll thank yourself for getting prepared ahead of time.
Your credit is crucial for almost every loan. Unless you’re getting a payday loan (which is generally not a good idea) lenders need to review your borrowing history. Make sure they—and you—don’t get any nasty surprises when that happens.
Learn about credit: Your credit is one of the most important factors for getting preapproved. Understand how it works, what lenders are looking for, and how credit scores work.
Check your reports: Order your credit reports to see what they contain. All U.S. consumers are entitled to one free credit report per year under federal law. View your credit reports from each credit bureau. Read through the report and see if any late payments or errors appear in your reports.
Fix errors: If there are errors in your credit reports, fix them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that 5 percent of consumers have errors in their reports. While that number isn’t outrageous, the consequences of a mistake are severe, resulting in denial or significantly higher mortgage payments every month for years to come. Report any errors to the credit bureau and to any lender that’s reporting the error. Learn more about fixing errors.
Lenders ask for information about your finances to evaluate your loan application. Gather the information ahead of time so that it’s easy to apply—and to give yourself a refresher on your finances. It’s helpful to see up-to-date information about your income and assets before you take on additional debt.
Ability to repay: You’ll need to prove that you have sufficient income to take on any new loans. Lenders typically calculate a debt to income ratio, which looks at how much you earn compared to your monthly loan payments. With some lenders, you need a debt to income ratio below 36 percent to get approved, although others allow you to go higher.
You might not need to submit copies of all of those documents get preapproved, but at least figure out where they are and get familiar with them. Any information you provide on a loan application needs to be accurate, so you need the information anyway.
Lenders may request additional documents, so be prepared to respond. Especially if you’re self-employed, you may need to explain how your business works and where profits come from.
Details about your purchase: You might also have to provide information about the property you’re buying. The more detail you have, the better—your lender’s offerings may change, depending on how you intend to use the money. For example, when getting a mortgage, are you buying a single-family residence, or is it a condo unit in a building with 50 units? For auto loans, what is the make, model, and year? Used car loans are different from new car loans.
At this point, you’re ready to shop around for lenders. You probably only need to get preapproved with one lender to start shopping and using your preapproval letter as leverage. Still, it’s worth comparing loan costs among several lenders before you commit to anything. You’re not obligated to use a lender that preapproves you, but it makes sense to go through the preapproval process with lenders offering the best terms—otherwise, you have to do everything multiple times (and share your personal information with numerous lenders).
Get quotes from different types of lenders: Include several lenders—and several different types of lenders—in your search. Ask banks and local credit unions for home, auto, and credit card loans, and try an online lender or local loan originator as well. For personal loans, consider online lenders and P2P lenders. They often have competitive rates, and they may be willing to work with borrowers who have less-than-perfect credit.
Pre-qualified or preapproved? For credit card loans, some lenders build a list of potential customers who are “pre-qualified.” If you’re on that list, there’s a decent chance that the lender wants to work with you. However, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be approved—you still need to submit an application, and lenders might find something they don’t like.
After you choose lenders and prepare yourself, it’s time to apply. There’s only one way to find out how much you can get: Complete an application and wait for an answer.
Responses may come quickly, or you may have to wait. Answers for auto loans and online personal loans typically come more or less instantly. Mortgages can take notoriously long, with lenders asking for a seemingly endless list of documents—right up until closing. That said, some lenders do a more abbreviated once-over when you get preapproved, so the process is typically faster than a complete underwriting.
False hopes? Some lenders claim to preapprove you without really looking at your finances. If they don’t run your credit or ask about your income, it’s a bad sign. For preapproval to mean anything, lenders need to actually evaluate your creditworthiness. It doesn’t do you any good to get a flimsy “preapproval” and later find out that you can’t borrow as much as promised.
To avoid problems, work only with reputable lenders. Start with banks and credit unions in your community, as well as legitimate online lenders. Avoid fly-by-night outfits and anybody who claims to approve everybody.


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This is a BACKPACKING CAMPOREE. Participants will be walking to their campsite approximately one mile with all of their needed equipment for the weekend. Due to parking availability trailers will not be permitted onsite at the event. More information will be sent to you as activities are finalized and registration for this exciting event is available above. Please take a look at the information below and "Be Prepared" for a great time at the Camporee.
Staff and Service Corps Members, please register by selecting the orange REGISTER button. This registration is for Service Corps and Staff Only!


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Kim Kardashian Destroys Kris Jenner's Style: No More "Omish S**t"
It’s good to know that even if both are super famous, mothers and daughters still get into petty fights.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, Kim. Slow your roll. What did the Pilgrims, Amish (note the spelling) or the Addams Family (also note the spelling) ever do to you?
And be nice to your mom! She’s going through a divorce, you know.


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What is a Lettering Challenge? Should you participate in one?
WHAT IS A LETTERING CHALLENGE? and Why you should participate in one!
You have seen lettering challenges online and might be wondering what they are. Or maybe you are wondering how to participate or if those challenges are even worthy? If you have any of those questions, then this post is for you. In here, I want to clarify what a lettering challenge is and why you should consider participating in one.
What is a Lettering (Or Calligraphy) Challenge?
A lettering challenge is a monthly list of prompts to encourage you to practice your lettering. The goal is for you to letter the prompt of the day. You can take part in the whole month or a few times. Participation is up to you. Of course the more you participate and practice, the better. To hold yourself accountable, you are encouraged to share your work on Instagram.
Why should you participate in a lettering challenge?
If you ever wanted to improve your lettering, then practice is the way to do it. One of the biggest questions, when you are trying to practice, is what to letter. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve starred at a blank piece of paper for too long and nothing comes to mind. Having a prompt ready makes it much easier to start practicing. Knowing what to write takes the guessing game off you practicing time.
When I started calligraphy, doing lettering challenges helped me a lot to stay motivated and to keep up with my practice. Even now, I try to do them as much as I can.
Want a fun and inspirational way to improve your calligraphy and hand lettering?
If your answer is yes, then I’m glad you are still here. I teamed up with my #calligrabestice Candice from @dashingletters to bring you the #InspiredCalligraphy challenge. Each month we gather inspirational quotes and put them together for the challenge. We hope to help you practice while keeping you motivated in this calligraphy journey.
Here are the July Prompts of our #InspiredCalligraphy Challenge.
You can save this image over on my Instagram account @vialdesigns so you can reference it there. To make it more convenient, you can also download the FREE PDF from my resource library. Just fill out the form below to gain access to it.
The truth is our brains are wired for negativity. So it is easier for us to be discouraged than to keep a positive mindset. That’s why I love inspirational quotes! Those simple, yet powerful reminders that help us move forward with our challenges.
Get the monthly list of prompts. We’ll be posting the monthly prompts at the beginning of the month. We’ll post them on Instagram, and I will also be sharing them here on the blog along with a FREE printable PDF. Feel free to repost the monthly prompt image to let others know you’ll be joining.
Letter the quote of the day. We encourage you to set aside at least 30 mins every day to practice your lettering. Every day there will be a prompt so you can choose to create a lettering piece using the whole quote. Or you can also get creative, pick a word that stands out and use it to practice. The challenge is called inspired calligraphy, but you are welcome to use any lettering style or form of art you want.
Share your work. Every time you participate, make sure you share your work on Instagram. Use the hashtag #InspiredCalligraphy and tag us @vialdesigns and @dashingletters so we can see your work.
Take it a step further and reflect on the quote. When we are putting together the quotes for the challenge, we make sure they are meaningful. When I’m creating a design on a quote from the challenge, I try to reflect on what the quote means to me. I also try to find the ways I can put it in place in my life. Once you’re done with your creation, even if you don’t share it on Instagram, make sure you display it. Having that constant reminder close to you will give you an added boost of positivity. Another great way to reflect on the quote of the day is to journal about it.
This lettering challenge is NOT about perfection! This challenge is about practicing and having fun while doing it.
Need some ideas to get started with lettering the quotes? Search through Instagram or Pinterest to get some inspiration. Better yet look outside or around you. Make sure to use what you see for motivation, and not to copy someone else’s work. Incorporate your style! This challenge is to help you create your own. To share your uniqueness (is that even a word?) with the world.
If you’d like to get started with learning calligraphy, I think you will love this blog post.
Even if you don’t share your work on social media make sure you keep it and date it. That way you can come back to it later and see how much you’ve improved! I promise if you keep practicing, you will see the improvement in your work.
I’d love to see your work on Instagram, so don’t forget to tag me in your posts. Be sure to check the hashtag #InspiredCalligraphy so you can see other people’s work. Leave them encouraging comments to spread the love and extend the motivation!
If you have an inspirational quote you would like to be added to the challenge, let me know in the comments below.
Happy practicing! Have a fantastic day!
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Easter Blessings with a cross as the t in Easter.
Thank you for the suggestion, Jennifer!


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May 2018 is Better Hearing and Speech Month so we are taking this opportunity to spotlight some of our extraordinary SLPs! Sarah Shipley is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and is currently doing her Clinical Fellowship (CF) in a school district in Washington State. We interviewed Sarah to find out more about her Clinical Fellowship experience.
Get to know Sarah Shipley!
How did you find your Clinical Fellowship job?
I used the ASHA site to learn more about the expectations and requirements for the CF. Then looked at places I was interested in living and compared the cost of living, average pay, etc. I was introduced to Advanced through a friend, so I learned more about the details of traveling for my CF. Advanced was able to place me in a school district for my Clinical Fellowship and provide a SLP supervisor, so it was a great fit.
Where are you doing your CF and why did you decide on this?
I am working for a school district in Centralia, Washington. For many SLPs, adult and medical setting Clinical Fellowship jobs are very sought-after, however it is hard to find these opportunities. I never thought I would want to work in a school, but I actually really enjoy it. I have even signed up to come back for another year with this district.
How did you decide to Travel for your CF?
I really wanted to be able to explore more of the country and expand my experiences without the fear of not having a job. Traveling with a company like Advanced works great because they are able to help with relocation expenses and also provide guidance when it comes to the job market and my goals. Having the support system of my Career Consultant, Elle, and her team is great because I can always contact them to resolve any issues that may come up. Lastly, compensation is a big factor. I can earn more as a contractor rather than a direct-hire.
How do you work with your SLP Supervisor?
My supervisor is actually in the Midwest and is able to supervise me via tele-supervision. I reach out to her when I have questions and we email and text regularly. We use Zoom once a week for her to do my direct supervision. She is great about making sure that we are staying contact and that she is available to support me in any way that she can.
What do you like most about your CF?
I love working with students. If they are having a bad day, I try to turn it around for them and be another form of support. They are usually so excited to see me when they come to my class. It is a wonderful feeling to be a positive part of someone’s school experience. Despite the challenges of the job, the kids really make it worth it. I recently asked my students to describe how they feel when they come to speech and many of the students stated that they feel safe, lucky, and happy. Being able to be a safe space for students and making a difference in their lives is the biggest honor and reward that I could receive during my CF.
What advice do you have for future CFs?
You are so much smarter than you might even realize. Not everyone is going to understand what you do as an SLP, so it’s important to always stand your ground, have confidence and trust in yourself. You have to advocate for yourself and what we, as SLPs, do to help service not only the speech/language components, but also help to serve the whole child. Do not be afraid to try something new in a session; the only person that will know if it did not go quite as planned is you. The students are just happy to be having a chance to communicate freely and in a safe space. You are going to have days where you feel like you could have done better, however, know that each and every day that you go to work you are impacting the lives of those you interact with. And finally, be open-minded to new challenges and new opportunities. As I mentioned, I never thought I would want to work in a school, but I’m so glad that I tried it.
Like Sarah’s story? Check out our benefits for SLPs in their Clinical Fellowship and learn more about how you can start your Advanced School Staffing adventure today!
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Give a girl the chance to dream big!
When you educate a girl, you empower her to transform not just her own life — but to break the cycle of poverty in both her family and her community.
Provide a year of school fees for one child.
Early education is a foundation for success.
Equip a classroom with textbooks and workbooks.
Equip an entire classroom for learning.
Share of one term of support for one child.
One term of support for one child.
Toys and games bring joy to every child!
Make sure each student has a seat.


text: FIDE publishes June 2014 FRL FIDE Rating List. The list of top players is published at Top lists page of FIDE ratings website. All players can check new ratings at the main page of FIDE ratings website.

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