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Getting cold? Get your authentic Mexican hot dishes ordered today!
We take the hassle of preparing time0consuming dishes for you. All you need to do is order, pickup and heat your delicious dishes from La Cocina de Ana. Visit http://www.cocinadeana.com or call us at (763) 951-3377. We also have gift cards!
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Yes, we started distributing tamales, five flavors: chicken green salsa, pork red salsa, vegetarian, sweet corn, and chicken Oaxaqueno. Call (763) 951-3377 for availability. We are open this Friday and Saturday for your convenience!
We are open today (Wednesday), CLOSED Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, 11/24), and OPEN Friday and Saturday. As always, visit http://www.cocinadeana.com to place your order or give us a call at (763) 951-3377 and get your authentic Mexican dinner. Gift cards available!
Cold Day? Think Warm, Authentic Mexican for Dinner!
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Just order it at http://www.cocinadeana.com and pick it up on the way home from work. Delicious authentic Mexican plates prepared fresh for you. We also have gift cards!
Cold day? Think of a delicious warm soup or entree for tonight!
We offer Pozole soups (green, red, white), chilaquiles verdes (layered green enchiladas), budin azteca (layered red enchiladas) among other tasty entrees. They can be made vegetarian at your request! Visit http://www.cocinadeana.com or call us at (763) 951-3377 to place your order.


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NEEDHAM, Mass. - March 11, 2004 - TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com), the leading travel research site, announced today the results of its study on how online consumer travel reviews and opinions affect hotel property bookings. The message to hotel owners: reviews and articles posted about your property on the Web really do matter.
While traditional "best" lists like the NY Times Bestseller list measure popularity via overall sales volume, the Internet provides consumers with real time rankings of products and services based on the input of other consumers. Online companies like Netflix, Amazon and TripAdvisor now allow consumers to base purchase decisions on the experience of others. The rants and raves of consumers online do make an impact on online sales.
TripAdvisor, the 7th most popular online travel site worldwide, demonstrated that consumers care about the opinions and experiences of other travelers when making their travel plans. Specifically, TripAdvisor’s research demonstrated that online travel reviews drive transactions, and that consumers can influence travel purchases through what they publish about their travel experiences online.
TripAdvisor examined the online purchase behavior on www.tripadvisor.com for two of the most popular U.S. travel destinations: San Francisco and New York City for the month of December, 2003. In both cases, TripAdvisor found that the most popular hotels, based on consumer reviews and positive articles, garnered a disproportional share of commerce activity for that city.
In the month of December, 2003, for example, the top 20 San Francisco hotels in TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index, which ranks hotels based on the number of positive reviews and articles for a given hotel, garnered 40% of all San Francisco hotel commerce inquiries (consumer click-throughs to travel booking sites), even though these 20 hotels represented only 7% of the total number of hotels in that city.
"The staff were outstanding, gave great recommendations for activities and dining, never steered us wrong. The management sent us a bottle of wine on our first night after hearing we were on our honeymoon...a very nice touch. The beds were comfortable, rooms spacious and housekeeping meticulous..."
In the same month, for New York City, the top 20 hotels in TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index garnered over 20% of all commerce inquiries for that city. These 20 hotels only represented 6% of the total number of hotels in New York City.
"The ability to easily post and read other consumers' shopping experiences online has contributed to people using the Web for research before they make a major purchase, like a vacation," said Steve Kaufer, CEO of TripAdvisor. "Consumers should leverage the collective experience of others at sites like Netflix, Amazon and TripAdvisor for help with their online purchases. Online merchants, hoteliers in particular, should take note of the input consumers are giving them online. One’s reputation online is really part of one’s brand."

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always seem to turn first?
Strange, that - but there must be a reason. Does water break down chlorophyll quicker? Then, a wet autumn would precipitate leaf colour change and fall??
Love the water in motion - terrific!

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A self pour bar featuring 20 beers, 2 wine taps and 2 cider taps. Appetizers and snacks available (they gave me free popcorn).
St. George’s Row Rendezvous Restaurant, in St. Augustine, Florida features 6 taps and a large menu of bottles and cans for consumption on site.

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Do you need financial services for your house or your business? Want contacts to find a job as a financial advisor? All-Financial.com is your first stop to discover local financial service companies or advisors in the USA. Professional Investigations is one of over 400,000 financial service companies in the USA. Show more Financial Service companies in Boca Raton, FL.
Browse the most complete directory of financial services and advisors in Boca Raton, FL.

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Creating a contemporary town house in an area, which is dominated by warehouses and apartment blocks, was the main intention of this project. The house of architect Hansi Ombregt is located in the former harbour area ‘t Eilandje in Antwerp, Belgium. To obtain a maximum of outside space on this small plot of only 69sqm, we chose to raise the house completely and turn the ground level into a partly covered city garden. The living space is thus moved to the first floor. In this way, a contemporary version of the piano nobile house was created. You can also see this in the design of the façade, where the windows are stretched over multiple floors. Because of the limited floor surface, it was chosen to leave the space as open as possible. The stairs were moved to the front of the house so they would have a minimum impact on the house’s flexibility. This way, the stairs become a playful design element visible from the outside.
To make a connection between the different floors, split-levels were created to give the house a spacious feeling. Hansi Ombregt, architect and founder of P8 Architects: “For my kitchen I have chosen the ceiling surface luminaires from Delta Light, because the design has that retro look that fits our house. I love beautiful fixtures and I believe lighting Is important in a house. The right luminaire can make an interior really complete.” Our Link luminaire fits the retro look of the chairs perfectly. When giving lighting advice, we always ask the client about his interior. Obviously, you choose lighting by taste, but it’s also important that it fits the style of your interior.
This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 at 1:02 pm.	It is filed under Lighting Exchanges from Deltalight and tagged with #contemporarytownhouse, architects, architecture, building, design, interiors, lighting.

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The police in the Humansdorp SAP Cluster have issued a warning of fraudulent online and digital scams.
They request the public to be more vigilant when doing electronic transactions and offer safety tips.
Cases reported to the SAP relate especially to goods and services advertised on line, Warrant Officer Gerda Swart says.
“Victims also purchase products that are advertised through the Internet or social media. These items are never delivered and are not worth buying,” Swart says.
*These e-mails or cellphone messages ask users to click on a link in the e-mail or sms, which will direct users to a hoax website, to obtain, verify or update contact details or other sensitive financial information.
* Some e-mails and messages also contain a contact number and person whom you should call, as you are promised you could win large sums of money.
*Do not leave your computer unattended after you have entered your banking details.
Tags : SAP Humansdorp warn of fraudulent electronic scams, They request the public to be more vigilant when doing electronic transactions and offer safety tips.

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Hultafors Group Ireland approached The Smart Group looking for an updated direct mail piece that would not only promote their Snickers Workwear Service Line range but also their High-Vis, Workwear and Gloves ranges along with their Solid Gear and Toe Guard footwear to the industrial, services and manufacturing sectors.
Snickers Workwear are known world-wide for their work trousers, but Hultafors Group Ireland wanted to communicate that Snickers Workwear have a much broader range of work related garments that can suit all types of working environments.
The Direct Mail campaign consisted of packaging that acted as both an envelope and a brochure (designed and die cut in such a way that when opened out fully it resembled the shape of a Maltese Cross with each page focusing on a different product range), a personalised letter, branded chocolates, a branded note pad and a branded coaster. The back of the package brought together all the product ranges under the Snickers Workwear brand.
The Brochure (Maltese Cross) looked and felt superior to your run of the mill envelope and product brochure and showcased the Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear and Toe Guard ranges perfectly. It was printed full colour on 400gsm card, die cut, scored, and folded to shape and matt laminated with spot UV to highlight certain products.
The Smart Group team worked with the Hultafors Group from the initial brief stage right through to the print and execution of the Direct Mail campaign. Along this journey The Smart Group listened carefully to the team at the Hultafors Group, making sure that the aim of this direct mail campaign was kept to the forefront whilst in keeping with the brand guidelines.
Hultafors Group Ireland were extremely happy with the creativity of The Smart Group team who listened and executed their Direct Mail campaign brief perfectly.
The Hultafors Group were delighted to partner with The Smart Group on our premium direct mail campaign. We wanted to execute a personalised, distinctive campaign whilst increasing awareness on our expanding Snickers Workwear product range. The team were very accommodating and their attention to detail, creativity and flair resulted in an original and successful campaign. We are extremely happy with the swift execution of the project and would have no hesitation in using The Smart Group again.

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Some 350-odd protesters flooded the streets of Ferguson, Mo. Wednesday evening, demanding justice for the death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown and the name of the police officer who killed him. They chanted, "Hands up, don't shoot" as they marched through the predominantly black city.
Late Wednesday and in the early morning hours of Thursday, Ferguson police—clad in armor and armed with rifles—fired tear gas, stun grenades, smoke bombs, and rubber bullets on these protesters and news teams on the scene. At least 10 people were arrested by Ferguson police last night, including journalists and an alderman; according to the New York Times, Ferguson police have arrested more than 50 people since protests started Sunday.
Protesters have been reported throwing molotov cocktails and rocks at police—one officer told KSDK that a protester hurled a brick at him.
The alderman, Antonio French, of St. Louis City's 21st Ward, was tweeting and posting videos to Vine when he was apprehended by police last night, his wife told ABC News.
Update, 9:30 a.m.: French has been released.
"I've had enough of being pushed around because of the color of my skin. I'm sick of this police brutality," one protester, Terrell, 18, told Reuters. "I'm going to keep coming back here night after night until we get justice."
Two journalists, the Washington Post's Wesley Lowery and the Huffington Post's Ryan J. Reilly, documented in detail their arrests by police last night, who apparently hauled them away after failing to leave a McDonald's they were working out of with other journalists fast enough.
For today's edition of the Post, Lowery filed a chilling account of his and Reilly's arrest, including being warned by officers that if they tried to call police, "no one would answer:"
"My hands are behind my back," I said. "I'm not resisting. I'm not resisting." At which point one officer said: "You're resisting. Stop resisting."
Officers later told Lowery that he and Reilly were detained for "trespassing at McDonald's."
According to Reuters, two-thirds of Ferguson's 21,000 population is black and only three officers in the city's 53-person police force are black.
"Unfortunately, an undertow (of racial unrest) has bubbled to the surface," Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson said at a press conference Wednesday. "Race relations is the top priority right now."
The St. Louis County Police Department appears outright resistant to releasing further details of Brown's killing, citing the officer's safety as their reasoning. They've reneged on previous plans to release the officer's name. Hacker group Anonymous has already unearthed the police dispatch calls from the time of Brown's death; they have also vowed to dox the officer.
"I want truth and I want justice," Jackson said at the press conference. "I want to be part of the solution. I want us all to be part of the solution."

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At the first European Forum Let’s Liberate Diversity! in Poitiers, France, the idea has emerged on the creation of a European network committed to the conservation and renewal of crop biodiversity in farms and gardens. First, an informal network has been established with the aim to organize exchanges among different countries / partners and develop joint strategies at the European level. The next meetings helped to crystallize the political foundations of the European network. The development of the charter containing the network?s political principles is underway.
Exchanging information and experiences between member organizations at the European level as well as partners outside of Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region.
The 6th European forum “Let’s Liberate Diversity!” on agricultural biodiversity took place on February 25-26, 2011 in Szeged, Hungary.
The Let’s Liberate Diversity! forums are the annual gatherings of farmers’ organisations and associations working on agricultural biodiversity in Europe.
The 2011 edition of the forum will be held in Szeged, Hungary, during the Hungarian presidency of the European Union. Its central theme will be the question of Farmers’ Rights related to the conservation, sustainable use and development of agricultural biodiversity.
The forum is addressed to farmers, gardeners, seed artisans, bakers and processors of products derived from agricultural biodiversity, civil society organizations, researchers, breeders and representatives of gene banks as well as local communities implementing initiatives on agricultural biodiversity in Europe.
We are encouraging in particular the participation of initiatives from Central and Eastern Europe.

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The County is accepting electronic submissions of bids through the Bids&Tenders platform.
The County uses an online bidding system for all bid opportunities called Bids&Tenders.
Bidders are encouraged to create a free account to receive email notifications of any bid opportunities matching their organization's commodity type, preview/download bid documents, and to submit questions on bids. If you wish to place a bid, there are two subscription fees there are two subscription fees that are available: an unlimited annual subscription fee of $165.00 or a one-time fee per bid opportunity of $45.00.
All of the County's open bids are posted on the Bids&Tenders website.


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Flash Website, Static Website, Dynamic website, Ecommerce, or portal Website; irrespective of the type and platform, our experienced SEO experts will optimize your website in the top search engines used by the internet users across the globe.
Search Engine Optimization works includes Keyword Research and Analysing, Competitor Research and Analysing, Link Building, search engine friendly URL, Meta tag optimization, Link Building, Off page submission, image tag optimization, content optimization, Google analytics and webmaster integration, Bing webmaster integration, Monthly and weekly report.
App store seo services & other services.

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Thank you for visiting the website of Metro Urban Food & Booze. We're located in Fort Collins, CO and serve the surrounding areas. You'll discover fresh, handmade food and specialty cocktails at our restaurant and bar.
Please use the form on this page to contact us. You may also call us at 970-999-5994. We look forward to serving you.
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The glory of a chess pie is its rich custard filling (long ago also used to fill tartlets called cheesecakes, hence the name). The secret to the accompanying salsa is to panfry the pineapple until it's charred, bringing out the fruit's acidic, musky qualities. And as for the last-minute drizzle of caramel sauce—how bad could that be?
Stir together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl (or pulse in a food processor). Add butter and shortening and blend with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle 4 tablespoons ice water evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
Turn out dough onto a work surface and form into a ball, then flatten into a 5-inch disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 1/2 hours.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear pineapple in 2 batches, turning once, until well blackened, about 6 minutes per batch, adding remaining tablespoon oil between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool briefly, then cut pineapple into 1/4-inch pieces, discarding core.
Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, rum, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in pineapple and chill until ready to use.
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 10-inch heavy skillet, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of skillet with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally, until dark amber, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool 2 minutes, then whisk in butter, cream, and yogurt. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into an 11-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick), then fit into tart pan. Trim excess dough flush with rim, then press side to make dough come up slightly above rim. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork, then chill 30 minutes.
Line tart shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet until side is set and edge is pale golden, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and continue to bake until pale golden all over, about 25 minutes more, loosely covering edges with foil if they get too dark. Cool shell in tart pan 15 minutes.
Whisk together eggs, yolks, and sugar in a large bowl, then whisk in remaining ingredients. Transfer filling to tart shell and bake until a light crust forms on top and filling is set 3 inches from edge but center is still wobbly, 45 to 50 minutes (filling will be slightly puffed and will continue to set as it cools).
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, topped with pineapple salsa and drizzled with caramel sauce.
•Dough can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.
•Pineapple salsa and caramel sauce can be made 2 days ahead and chilled separately. Bring to room temperature before serving.
•Chess pie can be baked 8 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.
What's good in this recipe is the pineapple salsa and the caramel. The pie itself is not bad but I didn't find anything special. I will certainly do the caramel and salsa again but will serve it with something else, maybe a quatre-quart or something like that.
Another comment here - I have a recipe for Chess Pie from my great-grandmother which is more like a pecan pie. Pastry dough tartlets filled with golden raisins, egg, sugar and vanilla. Wondering if this is also "chess pie" or something else. She served it with hard sauce. I can't seem to find any similar recipes on the site.
I had never made or tasted a chess pie before so wasn't sure what to expect. This was delicious and easy to make. I wasn't crazy about the pineapple salsa but the caramel was very good with the pie. Everyone was pleasantly surprised at how good this was and I will keep this recipe ready for future dinner parties.


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Today's Wall Street Journal (C11) writes "For Redemptions, 'In-Kind'-ness Counts", which discusses troubles with ultra-short bond funds, specifically the decision to redeem shares 'in-kind' by the $1.4 billion AMF Ultra Short Mortgage Fund. The Asset Management Funds are run by Shay Assets Management. WSJ says, "Ultrashort bond funds generally invest in fixed-income securities with extremely short maturities, but tend to have higher risks than money-market funds and certificates of deposit. The past year has been bad for the ultrashort-bond category."
We learned from Fund Action that Pax World Money Market Fund has filed to "dissolve, liquidate and terminate the legal existence of the Fund." The filing says the $137 million fund will cease new sales Aug. 29. It adds, "The Board has directed that the Fund's sub-adviser manage the Fund conservatively in anticipation of liquidation and with the goal of returning $1.00 per share to each investor in the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's yield and performance may be reduced prior to liquidation. There can be no assurance that the Fund's value on liquidation will be $1.00 per share." It appears that Pax is shifting to a money market account from the money fund.
Moody's Investors Service assigned Aaa money market fund credit ratings to the Deutsche Cash Reserve Prime Series and the Deutsche Cash Reserve Prime Institutional Series -- Prime Portfolios managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc (DIMA). Moody's says, "The Aaa ratings reflect the high credit quality of the two funds' investments and the diversification of the portfolios as well as the manager's disciplined investment strategy, well established team approach and its strong risk management capabilities." Also, S&P assigned UBS (Irland) Fund PLC - Select Reserves USD Investor Shares Rated 'AAAm'. S&P says, "The investor shares in Select Reserves USD will be offered only to investors meeting certain criteria through selected dealers as defined in the prospectus."
Fortune: "Funds For Quick Cash"
Fortune writes "Funds For Quick Cash". The article briefly compares money funds and MMDAs and says, "At first glance, money market accounts may seem like the safer bet, because cash in the account is FDIC insured like any bank savings account. This means the government will cover up to $100,000 if your bank is ever in a situation where it couldn't pay you back. Money funds, on the other hand, are mutual funds that invest in short-term, high-quality securities such as U.S. Treasury securities, federal agency notes, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. It seems they would carry higher risk than money market accounts since they're not backed by the FDIC, but historically, they've been quite steady."
Federated Investors Announced 2nd Quarter Earnings Last Night and hosts its conference call at 9am this morning. The company release says, "Money market assets in both funds and separate accounts were $271.1 billion at June 30, 2008, up $77.7 billion or 40 percent from $193.4 billion at June 30, 2007 and down $6.4 billion or 2 percent from $277.5 billion at March 31, 2008." The company "derived 58% of its revenue from money market assets" and took a $1.8 million expense for the "cost of modifying certain money market fund prospectuses in order to broaden the scope of allowable investments."
GTNews "Guide to Money Market Funds"
European Treasury publication GTNews just posted a "Guide to Money Market Funds - Part I: The Current Landscape", which "considers the advantages of money market funds and key investment issues that corporate treasurers should keep at the forefront of their minds." BlackRock's Mark Rimmer compares bank deposits vs. money funds (in the U.K. and "offshore" market), discusses key steps for investing and lists key questions treasurers should ask their money fund providers.
Tracs Financial's Institute of Public Investment Management hosts its annual Summer Investment Symposium in Park City, Utah August 3-6, 2008. The company, run by government pool watcher Jeff Flynn, brings together government "cash" investors. (The company has no website, but e-mail PCSeminar@tracsfinancial.com or Pete for the full program. Speakers include: Peter Rizzo of S&P, Tom Jordan of MBIA, Deanne Woodring of Davidson, Paige Wilhelm of Federated, and Peter Crane of Crane Data.
Chuck Jaffe in San Francisco Chronicle says "Fannie and Freddie's woes no big threat to money market funds"
MarketWatch Columnist Chuck Jaffe writes "Fannie and Freddie's woes no big threat to money market funds" in today's San Francisco Chronicle. The veteran fund writer responds to a radio show listener's concerns about his money fund holding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt, saying, "While the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac situation threatened the credit market, it's not actually a big worry for investors in money market funds.... Since the subprime crisis took hold, money funds have been more talkative about what they do; several big firms have sent notes to shareholders about the Fannie and Freddie concerns -- which most experts believe have been resolved for a minimum of six months, thanks to Treasury support -- because they don't want guys like Edward to bail out."
Sweeps Ineligible for FDIC Insurance?
Today's Wall Street Journal writes "FDIC Issues New Deposit Rules for Big Banks", which says, "The agency said it will consider whether to make automated sweep transactions at banks of all sizes ineligible for deposit insurance. These refer to transactions that move money back and forth among different accounts to capture higher yields." It continues, "Swept funds that are transferred from insured deposit accounts to nondeposit investment vehicles or accounts may not qualify for deposit insurance, the FDIC said, though the agency said it would defer implementing that change until July 1, 2009. The agency is expected to finalize the sweep-account rules after receiving comments from the industry." (See FDIC's Financial Institution Letter here.) In other news, WSJ also writes, "Auction Prices Cheyne".
The Investment Company Institute reported its latest money market mutual fund asset totals last night, showing a decline of $6.91 billion to $3.498 trillion in the week ended July 16. Institutional assets decreased by $16.89 billion to $2.270 trillion, likely impacted by the July 15 quarterly corporate tax date. Retail money fund assets increased by $9.98 billion to $1.228 trillion. Institutional funds saw declines in every category, though government funds fared surprisingly well considering (unfounded) concerns over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Govt Inst funds decreased just $1.49 billion.
TreasuryCurve on "Assessing Market Risk"
Aron Chazen, a principal in online money fund trading portal TreasuryCurve, wrote an article for a recent issue of AFP Risk! entitled "Assessing Market Risk". Chazen says, "When I began my career in institutional cash in 1991, clients typically rolled repo or kept their money in traditional bank accounts earning little or no interest. Today, I have seen treasurers invest in securities they don't understand, don't know how to price nor have the resources to do either. Regardless of the impressions that may exist, institutional treasurers are not typically greedy. Their compensation is not based on earning an extra basis point on their investments. To the contrary, treasurers know their jobs are on the line if their portfolios are not safe and liquid."
Bloomberg: "Money Funds Stick With Fannie, Freddie Debt on Rescue"
Bloomberg writes "Money Funds Stick With Fannie, Freddie Debt on Rescue". It says, "Vanguard Group, Federated Investors Inc. and The Reserve, investment firms that manage more than $520 billion in money-market funds, said they will continue to buy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt because the U.S. Treasury's rescue plan has bolstered confidence." It quotes Reserve CIO Patrick Ledford, "The auction today was oversubscribed.... On the equities side, it's a totally different story, but from a credit perspective, we're very comfortable with Freddie and Fannie exposure."
The Associated Press writes "Government shuts down mortgage lender IndyMac", which says, "IndyMac Bank's assets were seized by federal regulators on Friday." AP says it is the second largest bank failure in history. The FDIC's letter may be seen here. FDIC's press release says, "IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Pasadena, CA, was closed today by the Office of Thrift Supervision. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named conservator.... IndyMac Bank, FSB had total assets of $32.01 billion and total deposits of $19.06 billion as of March 31, 2008." AP adds, "Some 10,000 depositors had funds in excess of the insured limit, for a total of $1 billion in potentially uninsured funds, the FDIC said." See also Monday's WSJ article, which says, "[T]he percentage of uninsured deposits has doubled since 1992, climbing to about 37% of the nation's $7.07 trillion in deposits at the end of the first quarter."
ICI's weekly asset series shows money market funds breaking back above $3.5 trillion. Assets surged $50.82 billion to $3.506 trillion, though they remain $30 billion below their April 9 record. Institutional funds jumped $42.64 billion to $2.287 trillion and retail funds rose $8.19 billion to $1.218 trillion. YTD, money fund assets have increased by $361.2 billion, or 11.5%. Over 52 weeks they've increased by $926 billion, or 35.9%.
"Nuveen offers new breed of ARS"
Investment News writes "Nuveen offers new breed of ARS", which says the Nuveen Insured New York Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund will offer "$50 million of what it calls Variable Rate Demand Preferred shares." IN says, "It is hoped the sale -- the first of its kind -- will finally allow investors stuck in auction rate preferred securities previously issued by the fund to cash out at par value. VRDP shares will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers, such as money market funds."
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System "News and Events"
The Board of Goverernors of the Federal Reserve System's "News and Events" page features "Speeches and Testimony" from the Chairman and Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Forum on Mortgage Lending for Low and Moderate Income Households in Arlington, Virginia, "This run was surprising, however, in that Bear Stearns's borrowings were largely secured -- that is, its lenders held collateral to ensure repayment even if the company itself failed. However, the illiquidity of markets in mid-March was so severe that creditors lost confidence that they could recoup their loans by selling the collateral. Hence, they refused to renew their loans and demanded repayment." As is being reported, the Fed also said, "We are currently monitoring developments in financial markets closely and considering several options, including extending the duration of our facilities for primary dealers beyond year-end, should the current unusual and exigent circumstances continue to prevail in dealer funding markets."
Following last Wednesday's open meeting, the SEC has now posted its "`References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations" on the "Proposed Rules" page of its website. As we discussed in June 24 and June 25 Crane Data News articles ("SEC Proposes 'Alternate Path' to Reduce Ratings Reliance in Rule 2a-7" and "SEC to Propose Removing Ratings Agency Requirements of Rule 2a-7"), the SEC, "propose[s] to eliminate references to ratings by amending rule 2a-7 in four principal ways. In combination, these proposed amendments are designed to offer similar protections to the current rule's reliance on NRSRO ratings. The proposal summarizes 2a-7 and says, "Under the proposed amendments, we would rely on money market fund boards of directors to determine that each portfolio instrument presents minimal credit risks, and whether the security is a 'First Tier Security' or a 'Second Tier Security' for purposes of the rule. We believe that money market fund boards of directors would still be able to use quality determinations prepared by outside sources, including NRSRO ratings that they conclude are credible, in making credit risk determinations."
Moody's "Portfolio Management Activities of Large Prime Institutional Money Funds"
Moody's "Portfolio Management Activities of Large Prime Institutional Money Market Funds", updated with portfolios through Dec. 31, 2007, was quietly posted several weeks ago. The report, which tracks holdings of the 15 largest institutional funds (representing over half of all "prime" assets) says, "An extreme liquidity-turned-credit crunch in the asset-backed commercial paper market made for very difficult trading in an unsettled market.... Against this backdrop, money fund assets swelled to new all-time highs as investors sought out the safety of money funds while funds reduced their exposure to structured securities, which declined to around 32% of portfolio net assets. At the same time, money market funds elevated and then continued to maintain above average levels of liquidity to meet unexpected redemptions."
Legg Mason Monday disclosed additional "capital support agreements (CSAs) to support three money market funds." The company release says, "Neither the funds nor their shareholders incurred a loss in these transactions.... Under the CSAs, the Company will make up to an aggregate of $240 million in capital contributions to the funds if any of the funds realize a loss on the sale of or certain other events relating to certain Asset Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) securities in the portfolios." Mark Fetting, president and CEO, says, "Legg Mason is putting the CSAs in place to support the same securities we have previously supported in other funds. The support provides the funds with flexibility to work through difficult markets as we seek to reduce the exposure in the funds. We are confident in the overall soundness of the Company's money market funds and remain committed to providing our fund shareholders with principal stability, credit quality, and current income, although no guarantees can be given." See also WSJ and Bloomberg coverage.


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The summer months generally bring higher temperatures and increased humidity to Nevada, and the rest of the country. Exposure to the hotter weather and direct sun, in addition to other factors, can cause serious heat illnesses, including heat stroke. The symptoms of this potentially fatal condition include confusion, collapsing, having seizures, ceasing sweating and passing out. For outside workers, who often perform heavy physical labor with little reprieve from the heat, the risk of suffering heat stroke can be significantly increased. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 alone, more than 4,000 workers became ill as a result of heat-related conditions, and more than 30 died.
What can employers do to prevent heat stroke?
Scheduling frequent breaks to allow workers to drink water and rest in an air-conditioned or shaded area.
Providing workers with plenty of water and easy access to that water.
Regularly checking on workers, particularly those who are at an increased risk for suffering a heat-related illness.
Allowing workers to wear, or providing them with, protective and cooling clothing.
Furthermore, it is also essential that employers provide training about heat-related hazards and educate workers on how to prevent these types of illnesses. Failing to take steps to prevent employees from suffering heat-related illnesses may, in some cases, be considered negligence on the part of the employer.
How can employees protect themselves and others?
In order to protect themselves from heat stroke, outside workers are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothing that is light colored and lightweight. It is also important for those who work outdoors, or in other high temperature workplaces, to drink plenty of water, as well as avoid drinks that contain caffeine or alcohol.
Additionally, it can be helpful to workers to use a buddy system to closely monitor themselves and their co-workers for signs or symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Blocking out direct sunlight, when possible, as well as other sources of heat can also be useful in preventing heat-illnesses.
What should employers and co-workers do if someone suffers a heat stroke on the job?
If a worker seems to be confused, is not alert or is displaying other symptoms of heat stroke, it is important to call 911 right away for emergency assistance and notify the employee’s supervisor. Ice bags or towels should also immediately be applied to the worker to help bring down his or her body temperature. The worker should be moved to a cooler, or at least shaded, area while waiting for help to arrive. It can also be helpful to fan or mist workers suffering from a heat illness and provide them with cool water to drink, if they are able.

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"gg.. I never would have thought it would go into overtime.. an epic match against an awesome opponent ... and an all around great guy... thanx for all that you do for the descent community mr. roncli.."	 "GG! This was 19-10 in caniplay's favor. I am still shaking."
"GG! I got a bunch of lucky smarts especially early on, but I felt I avoided a lot of dangerous situations this game, too."	 "gg... you have my number in this map... well done.. have to get more game with you some other time.. thanx for playing.."
"GG! I got off a few shots I liked that game. :)"	 "gg... nice fusion as always it is my weakness "
"GG! I was down 7-6, then I went on an ELEVEN kill run. The rest of the game outside that run was dead even."	 "gg.. I need to play more x4 games it is funnnn"
"GG! Dug my way out of an 0-3 hole, wasn't ready for Athena. Thanks, random button! :)"	 "gg... next time I will let you report if you want buddy... lol"
"GG! I PLAY CHICKEN WITH SMARTS."	 "gg my friend ... well played"
"GG! You're a bit faster and stronger, not many easy kills anymore. :)"	 "gg... your fusion is just the way I remember... thanx for the game.. "
"GG! That was 7-7 at one point, then I just poured gas on the fire."	 "gg... I thought I would score better in there but you are for sure silver all the way and showing this bronze pilot what that means... well played Mr. Roncli"
"GG! And there's my fusion... :D"	 "gg... there are my weapons... well played"
"GG! Yeah, I outsneaked you, but you definitely outsmart me on a number of occasions, too. Some intense points."
Demo link	 "gg... your fuson is solid...especially when I have no idea where you are.... wp my friend "
"GG! CIPD was up 9-4 at once point, and I was like "OK that's enough" and got 6 in a row. He kept it close though, this was a fantastic game."
Demo link	 "gg... one day...one day.. thanx for the very exciting game... I hope to have many more with you in the future.."
"GG! Never!!! :D Full speed ahead, captain. :)"	 "gg... try to play down next time..lol"
"GG! Score not indicative of how he did, only indicative of my luck with smarts. :)"	 "gg... your aim was "dead" on .. ouch..."
"GG! I hate this level, and that REACTOR NO ONE LOVES."
Demo link	 "gg... thank you for the tips ... very fun game... "
"GG! Got my first ever DCL ramming kill. Entirely unintentional, too!"
Demo link	 "gg... soo much fun.. thank you my friend for playing.. "
"GG! Yeah, you had a couple of good smarts, but when I switched from dogfighting to sneaking about, that's when the game got out of hand. You're getting to the point where you have good stretches of play, the key is figuring out how to keep it up to 20. :)"
Demo link	 "gg... thanx for the tips.. at least it was better than last time..."
"GG! You had some great moments when you had out-thought me. This was 2-0 in caniplay's favor early on two great plays."
Demo link	 "gg... thanx for the pointers"
"GG! Much less predictable that game."
Demo link	 "thanx for the tips"
"GG! Lots of soft smarts kills and predictability made this painful. If you can improve that, you'll at least 3x your scores."
Demo link	 "thanx for your help..."
"GG! No worries! Just remember to grab a weapon if it's next to you and all you have are level 1's. :)"
Demo link	 "thanx for the help roncli ..."
"GG! Yeah, the smarts were not on your side that game."
Demo link	 "thanx for the help and gametime!!"

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I just knew I would come across another opportunity to use my favorite gold spray paint! While making one of my frequent trips to the thrift store, I came across this table for $5.99. Obviously it needed a little work, but nothing a coat of paint and a little sanding wouldn't take care of. All the other furniture in this room is white ,so I figured a pop of gold might add something interesting to the room.
I found some other AMAZING deals today that I can't wait to share with you!!


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– Very Colorful, Animated, 3D Particle Plexus Effects With Touch Follow Particle Plexus Effect.
– Everything is 3D rendered in OpenGL 2.0, with fully interactive Effects that supports multi-touch. Both tablets and phones are fully supported in both portrait and landscape modes!
More Options Will Be Added In Upcoming Version.
– Swipe your finger to create an extravagant trail of flowing particle Effects.


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Vintage decor always adds a bit of character to any home, bedroom, or office. One of the most popular recent trends in clothing and home decor is going vintage—from cool clothing items to unique furniture and other decor.
Feathers and Twigs is Carrollton’s one-stop-shop for everything vintage. Becky Hill took over as new owner of Feathers and Twigs more than a year ago. She says the store has something that would suit any room or home.
Feathers and Twigs is located at 506 Maple Street, and the store recently expanded into the old Fabric Peddler space in March of this year. Becky says she expanded the store in order to provide additional choices for her customers.
Becky says Feathers and Twigs also carries a large assortment of vintage clothing items.
Much like traditional antique malls, the store also offers booth space which people can rent and sell their own vintage and antique items.
Becky says she hopes shoppers in the Carrollton area stop by Feathers and Twigs to see the new and improved store and clothing selection.
To find out more, visit Feathers and Twigs Facebook page here.


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Our lawyers have been based in London for over six years and are located in the heart of the city at St Helen’s Place. We are known for our real estate, construction, corporate & commercial and social housing expertise and advise clients across London and the South East.
The office also serves as an important base for Clarke Willmott lawyers from around the country to meet with clients in the city. It allows us make the most of our resources and provide you with the best possible local service, at a competitive price.
Our team’s main focus is real estate, contentious and non-contentious construction and social housing law. We act for a range of commercial clients, including developers, investors, contractors, local authorities and various social housing bodies. We also specialise in renewable energy and work closely with other Clarke Willmott teams to support clients across the UK.
Our private client team works with individuals to provide personal injury, serious injury and medical negligence legal advice.
We have chosen to support The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa) for a two year period from April 2017. Due to the nature of the charity, we support them mainly through fundraising as volunteering opportunities are rare. Our previous office charity was Richard House Children’s Hospice and we raised over £3K.
Our staff also take part in events to raise money for other charities that are important to them. Three members of our team recently joined the London Legal Walk 2017 to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust which funds law centres and pro bonus agencies in and around London.
Learn more about our approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the charities our other offices support here.
Tim Copplestone is an employment lawyer within the firm’s sport sector with particular experience in providing business immigration advice.
Greg Hughes is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors' Southampton commercial & private client litigation team.
Marc Long is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors' Southampton Employment team specialising in TUPE and outsourcing.
Elizabeth Smithers is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors' Bristol Private Client team specialising in Wills, Trusts and Estate planning.
Peter Swinburn is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors' Southampton Commercial Property team specialising in retail and portfolio management.
Owen Williams is a Partner and Notary Public in Clarke Willmott solicitors' Southampton Commercial & Private Client Litigation team.


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Waterville city is located in New York State, Oneida County and has a unique zip code assigned by the US Postal Service Office.
Waterville Area Code is 315 and Time Zone is Eastern (GMT -05:00).
The US ZIP Code basic format consists of five decimal numerical digits assigned to the Waterville City. An extended ZIP+4 code, introduced in the 1980s, includes the five digits of the Waterville ZIP code, a hyphen, and four more digits that determine a more specific location within a given ZIP code in Waterville, New York.
The Waterville Zip Code is 13480.
If you want to send a mail to Waterville City, you should use the 13480 Zip Code.
In 1983, the U.S. Postal Service introduced an expanded Waterville ZIP code system that it called ZIP+4, often called "plus-four codes", "add-on codes", or "add ons". A ZIP+4 code uses the basic 13480 Zip code plus four additional digits to identify a geographic segment within the five-digit delivery area, such as a Waterville city block, a group of apartments, an individual high-volume receiver of mail or any other unit that could use an extra identifier to aid in efficient mail sorting and delivery in New York.
The Waterville Zip Code in New York is 13480.
What is the zip code for Waterville NY?


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Part of our Holistic Assessment is a great tool when considering nourishment because feeling nourished is not just about the food we eat, but about all kinds of things that “feed” us, as well as how it is balanced with cleansing, activity, and rest. Many of us tend to think about taking care of others and feeding others, but how do we really feed ourselves? How much time do we allow to feed ourselves?
On April 4th our Nutritional Coaching Masterclass begins, and yes, we will talk about food, but also about nourishment on all levels. Imagine for example, working with a diabetic coaching client who wants to reduce their high blood sugar. As a coach, we could ask: How might you put more sweetness in your life, instead of your food?
What could you do in the next week that would nourish yourself more? We invite you to reflect on that coaching question, experiment with some easy and fun “homework”, and note the results! Feel free to also check out our Holistic Assessment if you need a place to start!
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Source: ARTBA analysis of McGraw Hill data for January to September 2014 compared with January to September 2013. Weighted with the ARTBA Price Index that takes into account material prices, wages and inflation.
The real value of highway and bridge contract awards was down 15 percent in the first three quarters of 2014 compared to last year, according to ARTBA analysis of data from McGraw Hill. State and local governments awarded $41.3 billion in highway and bridge work between January and September 2014, compared to $48.7 billion during the same time period in 2013, when adjusted for material costs and inflation.
The latest data indicates that the slowdown we have seen throughout 2014 is continuing into the end of the summer construction season, when state and local governments put out most of their awards. The slowdown is widespread, with 24 states awarding fewer highway and bridge contracts through September 2014 than they did a year ago. Awards were up in 24 states and programs were fairly flat in three states, either up or down within five percent.
State and local government contract awards for airports were up 25 percent and railroad and mass transit contracts were up 52 percent. Contract awards for docks, piers and wharves were down 12 percent. However, government spending represents a smaller share of these transportation construction markets. The real value of all transportation contract awards from January to September 2014 was down 9 percent compared with the year before.

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China International Marine Containers recently launched an RFID pilot to track containers from its factory to the storage yard.
Nov 06, 2006—For China International Marine Containers (CIMC), a leading worldwide supplier of containers to the shipping industry, tracking its products is no small task. Each year, the $4 billion company manufactures more than 1 million dry-freight containers for customers across the globe. It operates 20 factories and stores the containers at 40 different yards throughout China before delivering them to clients.
For years, CIMC's inventory-tracking process was very labor-intensive. Workers used a mix of optical character recognition (OCR) technology, paper, pens, walkie-talkies and even binoculars in the container yards, to determine its products' whereabouts. This system caused inefficiencies and waste—in fact, the company often did not know the exact location of its containers, and in some cases, it lost them or delivered the wrong ones to its customers. In an effort to cut costs and improve operations, CIMC launched an RFID pilot project last year to track containers from the factory to the storage yard.
Since the pilot was launched in early 2005, 1,500 containers have been equipped with the passive tags for location-tracking purposes.
CIMC's goals were "to speed up the efficiency of global supply-chain management and reduce the cost of asset management," says Shouqin Zhou, director of CIMC's Smart and Security Research Center. Aware of the potential benefits RFID offered, Zhou was convinced the technology could help lower costs and provide better reliability than OCR.
CIMC worked with Laudis Systems, a software firm in Edison, N.J., specializing in RFID systems, to devise a real-time locating system (RTLS) pilot for one container yard in Shenzhen, China. CIMC opted for a low-risk approach, integrating RFID into its existing shipping and storage processes so the technology could be tested without disrupting operations. While many RTLSs usually involve active tags, CIMC's system uses passive tags because the price of active tags is prohibitive, the company says. The way the pilot was designed, the passive tags can achieve benefits on par with an active system at a fraction of the price, says Yuhong Zhu, chief technology officer of Laudis Systems, who was involved in the CIMC pilot. The passive tags cost $6 to $7 each, compared to $50 per active tag.
Since the pilot was launched in early 2005, 1,500 containers have been equipped with the passive tags for location-tracking purposes. Much of the work of accounting for the containers has been automated, with interrogators installed at the factory and storage-yard gates and on the forklifts used in the storage yard. Location information is transmitted in real time from a code division multiple access (CDMA) network to CIMC's existing yard-management system. This allows CIMC to know where its containers are at all times. "It's a major labor-saving tool for the company," says Frank Ritota, Laudis' CEO.
That's a far cry from CIMC's traditional method of tracking containers. Information about whether specific containers had left the factory grounds and were en route to the storage yard was hard to come by. The company's products are all made-to-order, and while they may look similar, each has its own unique features and specific weights, depending on customer requirements. As such, keeping track of each one is critical. Before the RFID pilot, when the containers were ready for transportation from the factory to the storage yard, truck drivers had to check out at the gate with piles of paperwork. This created backups, with drivers forced to wait in line until their papers were processed.
Once the containers were unloaded at the storage yard, things weren't any easier. For starters, the yard where the pilot was conducted spans more than 37 acres and can hold up to 30,000 containers. "It's like a little city," Ritota says. Forklift operators had to write down the location of the containers, which increased the likelihood of errors and slowed down the availability of location information.


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There’s no denying that 2012 is going to be an Olympic year for the UK. But before the highly-anticipated sports’ events commence in London this summer, there is another event that is set to take the city by storm…..
Cascade HR has its sights set on success as the team prepares to head to Olympia London for the CIPD’s 2012 HR Software Show.
Hot on the heels of the company’s 2011 HRSS success, Cascade has redesigned its exhibition stand making 2012 its biggest year yet. With more demonstration pods and greater space for delegates to find out about Cascade’s award-winning technology and service, the stand is designed to be welcoming, informative and eye-catching.
We had a record breaking number of visitors to our stand last year, which was phenomenal. This year, to ensure everyone receives the attention they need, we have redesigned our layout so that people can either take part in a tailored demonstration or simply browse through the information that is displayed on our boards and screens.
Passionate about the HR and payroll issues that clients face and dedicated to promote knowledge-transfer opportunities at every opportunity, Cascade’s presence at HRSS12 will focus on the sharing of hints, tips and advice to aid clients throughout the uncertain times that still appear to lie ahead.
Earlier this year we commissioned an industry-wide survey of UK HR departments, because we were eager to uncover the key challenges that organisations want HR software to help them tackle over the next 12 months. When analysing the results three clear findings emerged – 68% of respondents are keen to learn more about how technology will aid the learning and development of staff, 67.3% wish to address employee outlook, and 60.8% want to reduce the cost of absence.
A key theme on Cascade’s HRSS 2012 stand will therefore be the improved management of absences using HR technology, something the team feels is incredibly important given CIPD statistics that found the median cost of absence to be £673 per employee per year.
We will be showing delegates how to calculate absences and work out the cost of these absences, in only a few clicks within the Cascade software. Armed with this powerful information, HR managers and directors can then devise and implement effective absence management strategies from which impressive and tangible benefits can be experienced.
Rosie’s advice-led seminar will explain how her insightful absence management strategy saved Synergy Housing £285,000 in 12 months, and achieved an employee workplace satisfaction rate of 86%.

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One of the most common mistakes in the process of losing weight is that girls often do not take into account their type of figure, however it is necessary to plan their workouts and meal plan system on the basis of it. Weight loss is a set of measures (workout, healthy eating) suitable for a certain type of fat deposits.
However, it is worth remembering that the process of weight loss is always directed to the whole body, rather than to individual areas, but knowing your type of fat you can adjust the system of your training, and focus on the problem areas.
#1. Upper body obesity. If you do not eat healthy and you are not physically active, you can have this type of fat. The best idea is to start cardio exercises for at least thirty minutes every day.
#2. Stomach obesity. If you have a sedentary job, and at the same time you are constantly chewing on something - you hurt not only the figure, but also health. One of the best ways to get rid of such a stomach is to have more rest so that the body can recover and not to disturb the stress of harmful delicacies.
#3. Lower body obesity. Change your eating habits and exercises more. Pay your attention to exercises for the lower body parts, they are squats, lunges and do some cardio.
#4. Swollen stomach obesity. Alcohol is your enemy. Excess carbohydrates, sugar, and as a result - fatty deposits. Reject any alcoholic beverages for at least two weeks, and then set yourself a mode of 2-4 glasses of wine a week, no more. Eat more fats: eat fish, eggs, nuts and avocados. Walk more.
#5. Legs obesity. Pregnant women can have such problems, because they have too big loads on the legs. It is good to relax more and to keep the legs up.
#6. Large protruding stomach with upper back fat. If you are physically inactive, you can have such problem. Start exercising more and change your diet. Try to eat healthier foods.


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So, it's an 'evolution' damn it, and a delightfully refreshing one. I think what I like most about this album is that it's got gear changes here and there, where as a lot of their previous albums have been more straight dance records. The gear changes are obvious from the first track: 'oh baby' is a sweet, almost romantic lullaby in many ways- it wasn't what I was expecting as well. But 'other voices' brings a 'Talking Heads' vibe to the proceedings that while different from what LCD Soundsystem has done in the past (at least what I've listened to, anyway) is another change of pace that I enjoyed. Similarly, 'i used to' has shades of The Cure.
*The paragraph illustrates why I'm not a music critic and why I can't wait to get this Albums project over and done with. I'm just so bad at this.

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Solid Gold ~ AUD/USD telah berombak di balik pengumuman data pekerjaan yang bervariasi dengan angka utama yang layak adalah sesuatu yang telah diharapkan, meskipun komponen kerja penuh waktu mengecewakan dan menjadikannya kegelisahan.
Aussie mungkin telah diharapkan untuk bereaksi keras pada laporan yang cukup positif mengingat beberapa perbaikan yang terlihat dalam dua laporan sebelumnya dilihat sebagai bantuan untuk RBA. Aksi harga, sejauh ini, telah mencetak tertinggi baru dan telah stabil antara kisaran sempit 0,7711 dan 0,7731 di puncak pemulihan 2017.
AUD/USD has been in a chop on the back of the jobs data announcements that were mixed with a decent headline number is respect of what had been expected, although the full-time jobs component was a big disappointment and a cause for alarm.
As explained in the preview, the Aussie might have been expected to react strongly to a considerably positive report considering some of the improvements seen in the previous two reports as a relief for the RBA while anything other may not have been a ground-breaking event for the Aussie and at this stage it seems markets are quickly moving on. The price action, thus far, has scored a new high and has been volatile between a narrow range of 0.7711 and 0.7731 at the top of the 2017 recovery.
AUD/USD broke the daily resistance of 0.7680 recently and previous high for the year 2017 at 0.7718. On the upside, November’s high at 0.7777 guards territory towards 2016’s high at 0.7831. 0.7730/40 is immediate resistance support in at 0.7710 and 0.7680/90 guarding territory down to 0.7605/20 and to the bottom of 6th Feb commencing sideways channel.


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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Early bird registration has opened for the 2015 National Home Infusion Association’s (NHIA) Annual Conference & Exposition. The event takes place March 23–26 in Phoenix.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The 2013 version of the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) coding standard has been published and is available free of charge, according to a press release.
The Apria Healthcare-sponsored video, which has been shown to lawmakers and at various industry meetings, is posted on the NHIA's Web site, www.nhianet.org. With the current national focus on healthcare reform, it's important to get the word out, said Bodoff.
"Act Now--Resolve the Medicare Home Infusion Coverage Gap" features three vignettes that dramatize the plight of seniors who can't be treated at home because Medicare pays only for home infusion drugs, not related services and supplies.


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As people get bored of living in the same house for years, they start looking for ways by which they can get rid of the monotony. Making additions or renovations in your home is a great way to bring freshness to your life. While some additions are only done for augmenting the aesthetic appeal of a house, there are some other options as well which offer both appeal and functionality. One such amazing option available for home owners is to construct an orangery or conservatory.
Conservatories have become the first choice of people when thinking about extensions. These have emerged as an extremely cost effective option to add some extra space and utilise it in numerous ways. The elegant structure of a conservatory or orangery can prove a valuable addition to your property. You can bring a significant change to the visual appearance of your house by adding a conservatory, which will definitely be appreciated by your family and friends. In case you plan to resell your property after some time, even then a conservatory can provide you good returns as it will increase the usable space in your house. These structures are generally made of wood and glass, which not only look beautiful but can serve a number of purposes as well.
A great use of conservatory is to turn it into living room. As there is ample light passing through the glass, it will be a great place to sit and relax during daytime and enjoy the soft warmness of sun. You can read a book while enjoying an amazing view of outdoors. It can also serve as a lively place for you and your friends to hangout or if you like socialising then you can also hold small parties for your family or close friends here.
If you have a fascination for gardening, then this can be an ideal place to start your very own garden, which is also the purpose for which the conservatories were built initially. You can grow your favourite plants, herbs and flowers and provide them a perfect shelter where they will receive enough sunshine to grow. You can even grow your own vegetables and fruits here.
Another possible use of an orangery or conservatory is to turn it into a hobby room. Whether you love painting, playing music, art and craft, reading or playing indoor games, like pool, a conservatory can ideally serve your purpose. Generally people complain about not having enough space in their homes, where they can freely indulge in their favourite past time. Well, by constructing a conservatory you can create a special place for you or your kids to enhance your painting or craft skills.
Being durable and versatile, an orangery or conservatory offers you plenty of ways to use it anyway you want. It is not only functional but can also enhance the value of your house in many ways. The idea is to be innovative and think of a new way to make the best use of your newly constructed orangery or conservatory.
Nice article, I think conservatories are sometimes a misused room which dosnt get proper use of it. I’ve turned mine into a dining area as before we only had a kitchen diner, and it’s lovely to be able to look into and admire the garden when eating!


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The profession of Landscape Architecture and ownership of a Landscape Architecture firm provides challenge, excitement and much satisfaction! With the launch of The LA Studio, LLC on July 1, 2011, I now have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of projects and clients. My professional priorities have evolved with a focus on staff mentoring, honing of design and management practices, serving clients at the highest level and creating landscapes/outdoor spaces that exceed expectation. Looking for opportunities to give back to my profession and our community is a larger focus of my life, and a more significant part of our practice.
Spare moments include time and travel with my wife Wendy (of 34 years), time with our brand new granddaughter and enjoying the lives of our two sons.


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As an appetizer, Durk premieres his new video “How I Know” to get his fans psyched for his first official mixtape as an independent artist.
Lil Durk After spending five years with Def Jam Records, Lil Durk exclusively tells Billboard that he has departed from the label and is going the independent route,During his time at Def Jam, Durk released two albums: Remember My Name in 2015 and Lil Durk 2X in 2016.
Def Jam Records for five years and they gave me my first recording contract so for that I’m forever grateful,” Durk says. “But I’m a different artist than I was five years ago, and the time is right for a change.
At the same time, Def Jam is making changes in their offices and trying a new direction. I didn’t want to be a part of another regime change.


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The Swedish Academy-which awards the prize-said the trio's work led to "groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics".
The Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences on Tuesday awarded half the 9 million kronor ($1.39 million) prize to Arthur Ashkin of the United States and the other half will be shared by Gerard Mourou of France and Canada's Donna Strickland.
Optical tweezers trap a tiny object by using focused laser beams to exert very small forces on it.
A reporter asked the professor what it felt like to be the third woman in history to win the physics prize. Ashkin always had a dream: Imagine if beams of light could be put to work and made to move objects.
According to The Nobel Prize, Strickland and Mourou "paved the way towards the shortest and most intense laser pulses created by humankind".
The technique, known as chirped pulse amplification or CPA, can use a specialized combination of prisms, optical fibers and mirrors to increase the peak strength of a burst of laser energy.
Three scientists from the United States, France and Canada won this year's Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for their pioneering work in the field of laser research.
The three scientists have been awarded for advances in laser physics. Although Ashkin, in the mid 1980s, originally meant to use the technique to manipulate atoms, he soon moved onto larger particles and then biological objects, including viruses and living cells.
When the pair refined the technique, Strickland recalled Mourou's advice to talk up their accomplishment and tell their peers that the gigawatt laser they had developed would lay the groundwork for devices a million times more powerful down the road.
Remember, the real goal of all this discussion of Kavanaugh's drinking isn't whether it was excessive more than three decades ago. On Tuesday morning, the Fox & Friends crew was likewise angry that Kavanaugh was being questioned about the incident.
For the uninitiated, Krishna Raj Kapoor was the sister of renowned actors Rajendra Nath, Prem Nath and Narendra Nath. Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal and grandson Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor came in to pay their respects to Krishna Raj Kapoor .
The winners of this year's physics prize will be announced on Tuesday, followed by the chemistry prize on Wednesday. Their research has led to the development of drugs that release that Human immune system against the cancer cells.
Meanwhile, Bernard Tomic fought off a match point to come through 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 7-6 (8-6) against Lloyd Harris. She will face Aryna Sabalenka - who downed Dominika Cibulkova 7-5, 6-3 - in the second semi-final.
The deal with Mexico left open the question of whether Canada, the third country in NAFTA, would agree to the changes. Trump has previously floated the idea of striking two separate bilateral trade deals with the NAFTA partners.
The device will launch with 50+ games made specifically for the new hardware, offering "Rift-quality" experiences. Oculus Quest features inside-out tracking, much like Windows Mixed Reality headsets that are now on the market.


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A Click-Through License is a license, typically a EULA for proprietary software which is displayed during the download or installation procedure.
All the general issues that affect the potential enforceability (or otherwise) of EULAs typically also apply to click-through licenses. Additionally,if the user/purchaser is given no opportunity to review the license terms before purchase, it is possible, that a user might successfully argue that they did not agree to the contract. That said, in the case of ProCD v. Zeidenberg, a US court did find a click-through license to be enforceable.


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Apple iPhone Application – For Breastfeeding!
I painfully remember entering in my breastfeeding and diaper schedule for the twins on PC spreadsheets that I had printed out and put on clipboards. Multiple times I misplaced the sheets, and could not remember the last time the twins were fed. My twins just started Kindergarten, and that experience seems like such a long time ago. But times have changed for the better.
ANDESigned is publicizing their new Apple iPhone application – for breastfeeding and diapers. I am a big fan of moms using one device for many tasks, so this is a great idea – especially for twin moms where memory loss is part of the game. I have not tried this application, but it does have areas to store all the information per breastfeeding session.
As a twins mom, I would like to know if I can modify the application to associate each twin with the side they were fed (so mom can start them on the other side for the next feeding session). No matter what, it is better then that sheet of paper I used….
I wish I’d had this app plus an iPhone back when I was nursing. Let us know if the app can be tweaked for twins!
I did the same thing – I kept my own printed our spreadsheet for 9 MONTHS with my twins! I got so mad at my husband when he didn’t record a feeding, etc.
Definitely would need to have twin modifications AND be able to be used by a caregiver (daddy, grandma, night nurse, nanny, etc).
Trixie Tracker lets parents track sleep, diapers, breastfeeding, pumping, milk inventory, solids and medicine, and generally get on a good schedule.
It’s optimized for the iPhone, and is *specifically* designed for twins and multiples.
This looks so neat does anyone know of anything similar for Blackberrys?
Darren can you suggest an app for the blackberry curve?
can you suggest an app for the blackberry curve?


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Choosing the type of web hosting for a site is one of the most crucial choices that a site owner will make. This is due to the fact that there are a number of different kinds of web hosting Each type has its own benefits and disadvantages. It is important for the website owner to understand more about these types, and to select the one that will benefit their business most. Among the most popular types of webhosting is dedicated server hosting.
Exactly what is dedicated server hosting?
Dedicated server hosting is a kind of hosting where a single server is rented to a site owner or an organization. This means that the client will have complete control of the server. In addition, all of the software application and hardware resources of the server are totally utilized by the customer’s website. This type of hosting has a lot of benefits, and this is exactly what makes it so essential for certain kinds of businesses.
Benefits of dedicated server hosting.
1. This type of hosting is more trusted. The website will have more up-time because it is not sharing its bandwidth with any other sites. Therefore, the website owner can be sure that the site’s visitors will never have any issue with bandwidth.
2. Enhanced scalability. New companies are generally smaller sized, and they need less resources in a server. However, all website owners would like a server that allows them to grow their website with time. Dedicated servers usually have more scalability. This is because all the resources belong to the site. For that reason, they can increase the size of their website whenever they need to.
3. More flexibility and control. When a server is shared between a number of sites, no site has access to all the functions. This is due to the fact that altering certain features on the server could impact other sites on that server. Nevertheless, this is not a problem with devoted hosting. Because the customer has the entire server to themselves, they have more control and versatility.
4. Devoted hosting offers the customer much better security. A dedicated server is not shared with other website. Therefore, it is harder for any other person to access to files, passwords or information. This fact, combined with security spots and routine updates, makes this one of the most safe and secure hosting options.
The very first concern that all site owners who want a dedicated server should ask themselves is: How effective should the server be? This usually depends on the kind of website that one has. Sites that need really effective servers usually have CPU-intensive scripts, virtualization servers, specialized servers for games, video transcoding servers, and SQL servers.
Before selecting a devoted server hosting, the website owner should consider the site’s memory requirements, and how this will impact their loading speeds. This remains in the type of Random Gain access to Memory. RAM is the information storage capacity that is available which will enable the website’s visitors to access any info from the server. For that reason, the more RAM a website has, the quicker it will fill.
A website owner can select the type and number of hard drives that they will have on their dedicated servers. This normally depends on whether they manage small and delicate data, or huge quantities of information that is not too sensitive. A site that deals with special or sensitive info from the clients can have a single hard drive that stores the info, and other hard drives that save the back up. This way, the sensitive information is never ever lost. Nevertheless, clients who just want more storage without any back ups can have a big hard drive that stores info, and a secondary hard drive that will only be utilized when the main hard drive is full.
This normally depends on the quantity of traffic that the site will have. This is since the bandwidth will determine the quantity of information that can be moved from the server to the website, and vice versa, within a particular time period. This time period is typically called the billing cycle. A site that has a lot of visitors needs more bandwidth. Furthermore, a website that will have images, videos, and scripts that need extreme database communication will need a larger bandwidth.
There are usually two significant os that are utilized in a server: Windows and Linux. Whether one picks a Windows Server or a Linux Dedicated Server will depend on their site along with their particular needs. Sites that were programmed on a MS SQL or a ASP.NET server will need to be hosted on a Windows Dedicated Server. However, if it is developed utilizing PHP, Apache, MySQL, or perhaps Ruby on Rails, it will have to be hosted on a Linux/Unix Dedicated server that operates on Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora or CentOS. It is also important for the site owner to make sure that they can utilize the control board and other administrative areas on the server when choosing the Os to deal with.
When is the Correct Time to Talk to Your Doctor About hip Replacement Surgery?


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The Evil Dead Trilogy is one of my favorite horror/fantasy/comedy films of all time, and a huge part of that is just how incredibly charismatic and funny Bruce Campbell is in the title role. Now, according to a press release we received from Starz, Sam Raimi, the creator of the series, along with Campbell will be reuniting for a television continuation, picking up 30 years after Army of Darkness, on the premium network.
Here's the full press release. I am excite!
The Evil Dead. The project reteams the original filmmakers, director Sam Raimi, with longtime producing partner Rob Tapert and star Bruce Campbell.


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For the debut of Broken Resolutions, I wrote a ton of blog tour posts. The first one goes live today. Here’s a peek at it. And it includes a giveaway!
So you’ve spied a single, attractive patron in the stacks of your library or in front of your circulation/reference desk, and you think the two of you would make a perfect couple. Congratulations! Some librarians go their entire working lives without experiencing true love at the library. Librarians like me, for example. But I’m not bitter at all!
Anyway, you should immediately begin to activate Protocol 613.9. Please follow the steps below.
1. Ask yourself the following questions: Are you asleep? Or hallucinating? Have you taken any new medicines or eaten any mushrooms of dubious provenance? Because honestly, hot patrons aren’t exactly thick on the ground in public libraries. I would know.
In the unlikely event you answered “no” to all those questions, please proceed to step 2.
Okay, fine. Let’s move on to step 3.
Under no circumstances should you begin by asking the patron to elope with you in Vegas. How do I know that? Um…no reason. That’s just the natural response some people have to cute patrons. Not me, of course. But some people. Definitely.
4. If your patron refuses your help, be sure to ask a polite follow-up question. Something like “Are you certain I can’t help you find a special book?” Examples of inappropriate follow-up questions/remarks: “Can I sniff you? Because you look like you smell really good.” Or “If that book you’re holding is really a collection of Walt Whitman’s poetry, as I suspect it is, I’m going to have to insist that you come home with me.” Because those follow-up questions/remarks can earn you a very uncomfortable trip to your library director’s office. I hear.
But if your patron accepts your offer of help, give him/her your complete and undivided attention. Smile. Move in closer. If other patrons or your coworkers attempt to interrupt this miraculous moment, ignore them. If the fire alarm goes off, tell your patron it happens all the time, and the way library staff deals with it is by cuddling on the breakroom couch with whoever happens to be closest. Wink at the patron. If there’s no response, wink again. More slowly.
Wait. Disregard the bit about the fire alarm. I think that was actually a dream I had last week.
5. Once you’ve completed your patron’s task, offer to demonstrate how the self-checkout machine works. At this point, you will be tempted to make a joke about checking him/her out too. I am certain about this. How? I just…am. Trust me.
My point: Don’t tell the checking-out joke, despite its alluring use of a pun. Again, we don’t need to get into the details of why I know that.
Show your patron every single function on the self-checkout machine. Several times. Even if a rapidly growing line begins to form behind you. After all, you’re simply providing superior customer service to the library’s valued patrons. And the most valued patrons of all: the cute ones.
Special note: During conversations with your supervisor, do not discuss how service levels occasionally differ based on patron cuteness.
6. After your patron has checked out all desired library materials, offer to help carry them to his/her vehicle. You should follow this advice even if the only item you checked out together was a single paperback.
At this point, you can evaluate the likelihood of continued contact with this patron outside of the library setting. Ask yourself the following questions: Does he/she seem interested? Did your patron’s fingers brush yours meaningfully as you carried that single paperback together? Did he/she ask for your name, personal phone number, or other identifying information?
I should add that if the identifying information your patron requests is your social security number, credit card number, or the name of your supervisor, you’re probably going to want to proceed with a certain amount of caution.
I mean, you fortunate professional.
Hold on a moment. I forgot one last step.
8. Before your first date, Google your patron’s name to see if any interesting tidbits pop up. No, I’ll wait.
Oh, so sad. Your patron did what? No, I’m not laughing gleefully. Why would I do that? What kind of librarian do you think I am?
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I liked the flexible fee structure and the sound advice I received which led to me getting excellent value for money.
The fees are very fair for what you get: photos were great, viewings were booked efficiently and handled by agent. Sold in less than a week from going live.
Very good. Costs including Home report was £1319.
Excellent and very fair compared to expensive high street agents who do a below average job in my opinion.
Fees through YOPA are a fraction of the price of traditional estate agents. Very good value for money.


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Gipsy Moth IV – under reefed mainsail, reefed mizzen and spitfire jib – made a spectacular splash as she passed the Queen during the Solent Fleet Review to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
In front of her were other veteran solo sailor’s round-the-world boats: Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Suhaili – but both boats motored past, their sails tightly furled in the freshening easterly breeze. ‘It was fitting and in the true spirit of getting this classic yacht back on the water again that she should have been under canvas when she met the Queen,’ said Yachting Monthly editor Paul Gelder, wiping the spindrift from his beard. Earlier Paul had been at the helm and marvelled at her turn of speed.
As GMIV stormed past HMS Endurance – from which the Queen made her inspection – UK Sailing Academy chief, David Green, lowered the ensign to loud cheers.
GMIV will have brought back royal memories for the Queen: it was in front of the 54ft ketch at Greenwich in 1967 that she knighted Francis Chichester with the same sword used on the shoulders of Sir Francis Drake: one a pioneer the other a pirate-made-good.

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FLEMINGSBURG Three football games ago, Russell was frustrated.
The Red Devils are feeling fine now. The latest reason for their jubilation — Friday’s 47-7 mercy-rule win at Fleming County.
Russell (3-3) won its third straight and improved to 2-0 in Class 3A, District 5 — both of which are 20 or so marathons away from the 41-0 debacle Sept. 7 at Ashland.
Russell coach T.J. Maynard remembered the Ashland loss for something he thought he’d never see.
It’s been some turnaround. Russell has scored 49, 49 and 47 points the last three weeks.
“Basically it goes back to practice and guys being focused on what they’re doing in practice,” Maynard said.
Friday, the Red Devils were as balanced as one of those levels you’d use to make sure a brick wall doesn’t lean.
You wanted passing offense? There were two touchdowns each from Charlie Jachimczuk and Grant Wilburn.
“They played off a little bit in their coverage, so we worked the seams, found our gaps, and we hit ’em when we could,” Wilburn said.
Were big plays what you desired? Jachimczuk’s first touchdown was a 26-yarder to Galloway just less than four minutes into the game (he also found Zaccheaus Snyder for another 14), while Wilburn found Nathan Conley for a 47-yarder. He added a 3yarder to Jacob Thompson.
But the Red Devils perhaps won because their defense erected a maroon-and-gold wall.
Fleming County gained just 125 yards altogether, and Russell cornerback Ethan Sharp’s two interceptions were part of Russell’s five.
It was fine with Sharp if Fleming County targeted him because he stands just 5-foot-7. He said he simply watched Panther quarterback Jonathan Maher’s eyes laser-focus at his primary receiver.
“(Maher) kind of focused on my side a lot and tried to pick on me,” Sharp said. “I like ’em picking on me. It gives me more opportunities.” Sharp’s first snag set up Russell’s third score — he took it 56 yards from the Red Devil 18yard-line to the Panther 26. Four snaps later, Malakai Anderson was in from 3 yards away.
Fleming County’s lone highlight was a 23-yard touchdown pass from Maher to Cole Saunders late in the second quarter.


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The Two notes Torpedo Live is a must-have piece of gear in my home guitar studio. It enables me to use any amp, at any volume, any time I want. Its versatility and usefulness are priceless. It’s a pleasure to explore the incredible sounds the Torpedo Live is capable of producing.
Keith Merrow is a studio musician, guitar player, songwriter, producer, engineer, gear demonstrator, teacher, tech consultant for Seymour Duncan guitar pickups, and above all else: a tone enthusiast !
Keith loves high gain amps and bone-crushing metal tones.
Keith’s music hobby quickly (and unexpectedly) became promising career in the music industry after he began sharing his music on the internet. Through YouTube and social media outlets, his music has now been heard by millions of people since 2008.
On January 1st of 2011, he released his second full-length instrumental album : “Awaken the Stone King”.
In 2012, he released an 8 song EP titled “Retrospecial”.
In 2013, he teamed up with friends Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore), Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse), and Alex Rudinger and formed the band, Conquering Dystopia.
Throughout these album releases, Keith continued to post videos and gear demos featuring his music on YouTube.
His prolific and thorough demonstrations gained the attention of many companies in the music industry, including the largest manufacturer of guitar pickups in the world, Seymour Duncan.
In addition to being a busy musician and music industry professional, Keith is currently employed by Seymour Duncan as their Media Production Manager and Artist Relations person for the Metal genre.


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Please keep these things in mind before you bring your child for an assessment at the State Diagnostic and Counselling Center (Greiningar- og ráðgjafarstöð).
Since interviews and assessments can be challenging for children it is important that they get enough sleep and are well rested.
Parents are asked not to change the child´s routine medicines, including medicines for ADHD and behaviour disorders.
When a child comes for an assessment, it is important to bring necessary aids, such as glasses and hearing aids. If motor ability is to be assessed, it is important that the child is wearing comfortable clothes and brings a pair of sneakers. It is good to bring snacks for the child, especially on days with extended program.
If the child uses aids such as splints, walking aids, special chairs or pillows, communication aids or other equipment, it is important to bring them with you.
If parents have other questions it is best to call or send an e-mail to the child’s contact person (tengill) at the Center. The name of the contact person is listed on the child´s schedule and in other letters from Greiningar- og ráðgjafarstöð.


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Alumni and friends of the National Arts Journalism Program are happy to announce that the NAJP is resuming operations. The newly-reconstituted NAJP will be the largest association of working arts journalists in America and will take a leading role in supporting the field of arts journalism. With a core membership of 131 alumni, the reinvented NAJP will expand to welcome working arts journalists of all disciplines.
Provide a network for arts journalists in all disciplines.
A seven-member board has been elected by the membership. Board members include John Rockwell, Robert Christgau, Laura Sydell, Lily Tung, John Horn, Laura Collins-Hughes, and Douglas McLennan. Rockwell, until recently a longtime critic for The New York Times, has been elected Chairman of the board, Christgau is vice-chairman, and McLennan, the founder and editor of ArtsJournal.com, is Acting Director. NAJP will collaborate with a number of organizations on projects supporting arts journalism.
"Journalism in general is in upheaval right now," said McLennan, "and arts and cultural journalism is being transformed underneath us. Arts journalism as we have known it in the past 50 years will look very different five years from now, and NAJP should be part of the conversation about how the arts will be covered in America."
"Recent cuts in cultural journalism in the traditional press are troubling. Every week comes word that another newspaper is cutting its arts staff, and the erosion of arts coverage will have a profound impact on the arts in America. But I believe we stand on the verge of a new age of cultural journalism as both the quantity of and access to culture expands. Historically, critics have made their most important contributions during times of great cultural change. The new NAJP will be arguing for a vigorous renewal of critical discourse in America."
The Pew Charitable Trusts, which created NAJP in 1994 and was its primary funder for 12 years, has provided generous development funding to reestablish NAJP. Whereas the original NAJP was initially conceived primarily as a fellowship program for mid-career journalists, the new organization will be a membership service organization based on a distributed organizational model. The new NAJP will be nominally located in Seattle, but NAJP's activities will be national.
In partnership with others, NAJP will collaborate on fellowships; conduct conferences, seminars and research; support networking of arts journalists; help in articulating best practices and ethical standards; support existing critics organizations; and be a clearing house for information about the field. First order of business will be expanding membership to working arts journalists. Information about joining the new NAJP can be found at www.najp.org .
NAJP opened in September 1994 as a mid-career fellowship program. The core of the program was the coveted year-long fellowships, designed to give outstanding mid-career arts journalists opportunities to study and broaden their skills. The new distributed NAJP has its roots in the program's initial DNA. In its first three years, under the leadership of founding director Abe Peck, NAJP was located at four universities: Columbia University, Northwestern, the University of Southern California, and the University of Georgia.
In 1997, the program was consolidated at Columbia under the leadership of Michael Janeway. Over the next nine years, NAJP conducted the first-ever research to measure that state of arts journalism in the American press. Reports included two national snapshots of arts coverage: Reporting the Arts (1999) and Reporting the Arts II (2005). Both have been widely cited as primary indicators of the health/state of arts journalism.

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