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It may be two years old, but that doesn’t mean Samsung is going to completely neglect the Galaxy S5. As it turns out, the Korean tech giant has just started pushing the Android Marshmallow update to S5 (SM-G900L) users in Korea.
According to SamMobile, Galaxy S5 owners with unlocked devices running on LG Uplus’ network started receiving the Android 6.0.1 update from yesterday which — along with the major OS refresh — came with a number of performance improvements and bug fixes.
While Android Marshmallow brings with it the ‘Doze’ mode feature for much better battery performance, as well as the more granular app permissions, Samsung opted not to make use of its ability to adopt MicroSD card storage as internal memory. At least, it did with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, so it’s unlikely it’ll be included with the S5. LG, likewise, chose not to include the adoptable external storage feature in the G5, citing performance issues as its reason for omission.
That is really an exciting news for me. I own a S5 and was deliberately waiting for the update. Hope my phone will get it very soon.

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- 1021 (Combination Entry with Key Override - Choose Keyway).
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- Delivery: The Simplex 1021S-26D Pushbutton Lock is In Stock and available to ship.
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The Simplex 1000 Series provides exterior access by combination, while allowing free egress. This mechanical lock, with knob option, elimates the material and labor expense of battery replacements, has a single-code and is programmed via the keypad without removing the lock from the door.
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Video conferencing rooms were too rigid for one university to connect with scientists in Panama. Desktop video conferencing over Wi-Fi offered flexibility and independence.
A sophisticated telepresence suite or modern high-definition (HD) video conferencing room may dazzle executives, but those systems often require IT support on both sides of a session and their complexity can intimidate rank-and-file end users. Traditional video conferencing failed one university that sought to connect its students with remote researchers in Panama. Instead, users turned to flexible and portable desktop video conferencing over Wi-Fi.
What we're doing would typically require tens to thousands of dollars worth of equipment, and we're doing it with laptops on consumer-grade [Internet] lines.
"[Video conferencing] is no longer an event—it's a way of life," said Charles J. Kazilek, director of technology integration and outreach in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU). "[Users] can interact and do things so much faster now than they could before [with room-based systems]."
ASU recently began a five-year partnership with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama's jungles and with scientists at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Initially, Kazilek planned to use the college's 90 legacy Polycom and Tandberg video conferencing rooms for collaboration and multipoint HD video conferencing between scientists and students.
But researchers in Panama—studying rainforest insects and plants on a small island off the country's Pacific coast—were unable to bring specimens into the video conferencing rooms to share with students and other scientists, Kazilek said. Users in Panama also demanded more flexibility and independence, complaining that the legacy Polycom system at their lab required them to book a session with IT several days in advance, making ad hoc meetings difficult.
Instead of bringing the jungle to video conferencing, users wanted to bring video conferencing to the jungle.
"The project that came to us was to link [students to] the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute down in Panama and not just [link them] into the rooms," Kazilek said. "We had to get [video conferencing] out into the field, and of course that was going to be problematic."
Skype's free desktop video conferencing software, which recently added multipoint video capabilities, seemed like an affordable solution that would be universally available to users around the world, Kazilek said. But security requirements at the Smithsonian, which is funded by the federal government, forbade Skype traffic on its network, he said.
Enterprise desktop video conferencing software vendor Vidyo Inc., which claims to deliver multipoint "personal telepresence" with a router instead of a bridge, caught Kazilek's eye after he watched a YouTube video that well-known tech blogger Robert Scoble had shared on his Twitter feed. Having been disappointed many times in the past by desktop video conferencing vendors, Kazilek was skeptical of Vidyo's claims.
However, the high quality video that Vidyo claimed it could deliver—up to 1440p—in a secure environment and over the Internet via wireless LANs or 3G/4G cellular networks prompted Kazilek to explore the solution further.
"It seemed too good to be true," Kazilek said. "A lot of [desktop video conferencing vendors] had promised what Vidyo is doing and didn't deliver."
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After six months of testing Vidyo with students on campus, scientists in Panama and partners at other research institutions, Kazilek said the desktop video conferencing software has exceeded his expectations in terms of quality and enabled users to be more independent in when, where and how they use video to collaborate.
Scientists in Panama bring their laptops, webcams and noise-cancelling headsets with them—as far as their Wi-Fi network extends—to share live video of plant life and insects in the jungle. By aligning the webcam with a microscope, students at ASU also use the desktop video conferencing software to share their work with the researchers abroad or students and faculty at ASU's other campuses, Kazilek said.
"When I went to show it to our dean ... his post-doc [student] happened to have a newly-discovered species underneath the microscope, and the resolution was so good that the dean said, 'Is that a new species?'" Kazilek said. "What we're doing would typically require tens to thousands of dollars worth of equipment, and we're doing it with laptops on consumer-grade [Internet] lines."
Although Vidyo's desktop video conferencing software can support transport over 3G, Kazilek said the resolution and frame rate degrades significantly, making for a poor experience. However, other participants with better connections on a multipoint call aren't "penalized" for the 3G user's poor bandwidth, he said.
Kazilek recently tested desktop video conferencing over 3G. It cut the mobile Vidyo user's experience from 60 frames per second (fps) to 7-8 fps, but other participants in legacy Tandberg and Polycom rooms received the mobile user's video at standard-definition and HD quality, he said. Audio quality remained high.
"3G works, but it's not something you'd want to do every day," he said. "I think when [cellular networks] get to 4G, you're not going to have any issues at all."
The portability of desktop video conferencing on laptops will also be introduced into the Smithsonian's outreach programs with local public schools to enhance students' participation and quality of experience, Kazilek said.
Vidyo's desktop video conferencing software also interoperates with the legacy Polycom and Tandberg systems the school has already invested in, he said. Kazilek has also used Vidyo's software to outfit conference rooms with what looks like traditional room-based video conferencing by connecting a 42-inch, 47-inch or 55-inch screen to an Apple Mac mini running the client.
In addition to internal meetings, those desktop-turned-room video conferencing setups will also enable ASU to accommodate more guest speakers from overseas; during a recent seminar the school brought in a researcher from Norway via desktop video.
Faculty are also using portable webcams and Vidyo software within ASU to virtually bring large groups of students into small labs that otherwise couldn't fit 150 students, Kazilek said. And even if those labs were big enough, students who were further away from the speaker could not see and hear everything as well as students standing close by, he said.
"[The experience] is interactive now," Kazilek said. "The student thinks it's just a video until the video starts talking back to them."

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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text: It's Spring at last and time to celebrate with this basket of springtime favorites, red tulips, blue hyacinth and yellow daffodils. There's so much to love about this cheerful gift and you can be sure it will be appreciated. Order a bouquet of Spring flowers online or call OUSLEY'S HARVEST GARDENS today!

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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text: Early in 1815, Louisa Catherine Adams and her young son left St. Petersburg in a heavy Russian carriage and set out on a difficult journey to meet her husband, John Quincy Adams, in Paris. She traveled through the snows of Eastern Europe, across the battlefields of Germany, and into a France then experiencing the tumultuous events of Napoleon's return from Elba. The prize-winning historian Michael O'Brien reconstructs for the first time Louisa Adams's extraordinary passage. An evocative history of the experience of travel in the days of carriages and kings,Mrs. Adams in Winteroffers a moving portrait of a lady, her difficult marriage, and her conflicted sense of what it meant to be a woman caught between worlds.

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Black Milk - This Detroit veteran's second album, Popular Demand, will be released in March on Fat Beats, complete with his sharp lyricism, catchy hooks, his unmistakable swagger, and a bonus DVD. Fans of all things indie, take note!
Crystal Castles - With raw vocals, glitchy sampler tweaking, and headbanging basslines, Ethin and Alice crashe the electro scene and gives it a raw, punk undertone that adds some true grit to the genre.
Damero - With her album Happy In Grey, BPitch Control's promotions manager brightens up winter with haunting pop-melodies and dance anthems for the soul.
Radical Face - On Ghost, Ben Cooper turns short stories into songs, and weaves the pianos, guitars, and accordions into a gentle arrangement of chamber folk, pocket symphonies, and passionate melodies.
Starkey - Co-owner of Slit Jockey Records, and a member of Philadelphia’s Seclusiasis music/design group, PJ Geissinger released his solo debut in March of 2006. Stay tuned for 2007 releases on Terminal Dusk, Trouble & Bass, and Lo-Dubs.

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text: A fusion of character, fashion, and style, Luca Designs brings some of the coolest fictional characters to your clothing arsenal through original, handmade leather jackets. Fascinated by what defines a character and what defines a person, Luca has always had passion for unique clothing items that project characters and colors in unique ways. Every piece in this meticulously crafted collection represents much more than just a piece of clothing, it's an experience for the wearer that makes it easy to take a piece of your favourite characters everywhere.


text: Robert Thomson is an Assistant Commissioner in the Public Groups and International business line. As part of his role, Robert has responsibility for the Investment Industry Strategy, which includes assuring that insurance companies are paying the right amount of income tax. Robert was previously held a number or roles in the ATO including as Minister-Counsellor of Taxation in the Delegation to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) at the Australian Embassy in Paris.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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The North Carolina Tar Heels are notorious for playing at high-speed pace ever since Roy Williams took over as head coach in the 2003-04 season.
Williams� teams have, for the most part, had a balance of a fast, electric point guard and athletic big men.
The Tar Heels will have starting forward, 6-foot-9 junior James Michael McAdoo, junior Desmond Hubert (6-10), sophomore Brice Johnson (6-9), sophomore Joel James (6-10), freshman Isaiah Hicks (6-8) and freshman Kennedy Meeks (6-9).
The point guard is always the key position in Williams� teams that have success, be it at Kansas or Carolina.
In Lawrence, he had Rex Walters, Adonis Jordan and Jacque Vaughn that preceded Lawson, Raymond Felton and Kendall Marshall in Chapel Hill.
His point guard coming into this year will be sophomore Marcus Paige, who started most of last season.
Paige said he expects the team to be faster than it was a season ago.
One knock on two of Carolina�s bigs, one an incumbent in Joel James and the other a rookie in Kennedy Meeks, is that they both had problems with staying in or getting in basketball shape.
James, the sophomore from Florida has impressed Williams with his work ethic in the offseason as has Meeks, the freshman from West Charlotte High School.
�Joel (James) had some knee problems in the spring but since June he has worked his tail off and is in great shape and is a real physical specimen,� Williams said.
The Heels begin the season Friday night at home versus the Oakland (Mich.) Golden Grizzlies at 9 p.m.
UNC was picked at October�s ACC Operation Basketball media day to finish third in the conference behind Duke (first) and league newcomer Syracuse.

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Since the very beginning, the Trump administration has been warning of the global threat posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Crucially, the administration’s Iran policy has been informed by a larger set of factors than the status of the Iranian nuclear program. When President Trump pulled out of 2015’s Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action last May, he cited its failure to constrain Iran’s overall behavior or contribute to the broader, declared goal of the multilateral agreement: to facilitate peace and stability in the Middle East.
Nevertheless, traditional American allies across Europe have continually opposed assertive Iran policies, expressing commitment to the defense of the JCPOA at virtually any cost. However, in recent months the limits of that commitment have been tested and the Trump administration’s warnings about Iranian threats have been repeatedly vindicated. Although the European Union is ostensibly still following through with plans to evade US sanctions on Iran through a “special purpose vehicle” for such transactions, that same multinational body also recently imposed its own new sanctions in response to past terror plots on Western soil.
The Trump administration, of course, has hardly ever declined an opportunity to clarify that the Islamic Republic is the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism. This is well-established by the regime’s 40-year history, but whenever the US president and his foreign policy advisors raised the topic, they were clearly underlining the potential for more activities along the lines of the bombings and assassinations carried out in the 1980s by Hezbollah, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, and the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
European policymakers evidently didn’t take these warnings very seriously when they committed to defending Iran’s position in the face of rising levels of pressure from the US Government. But then, on June 30 of last year, multiple European authorities simultaneously came face-to-face with Tehran’s escalating belligerence, when they jointly thwarted a plot to set off explosives at an event near Paris. It was later revealed that the plan had originated at the highest levels of the Iranian regime and been channeled through a high-ranking Iranian diplomat in Austria, who was arrested along with two would-be bombers.
The Paris plot was neither the first nor the last Iranian terror plot to be uncovered in 2018. It was, in fact, the second known attempt at a large-scale attack on activists affiliated with Iran’s organized, democratic Resistance movement. In March, Iranian operatives were arrested while gathering intelligence on their target in Albania, the compound housing more than 2,000 exiled members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI or MEK). Three months later, the Paris bomb plot targeted the coalition of which the PMOI is the main constituent group, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Then, in October, Danish authorities revealed that they had disrupted plans to assassinate leaders of a separate opposition group.
Even if these incidents stood on their own as examples of the Iranian threats that persist outside of the nuclear sphere, it would have been enough to justify a shift in the direction of America’s assertive Iran policy. But while the recent terror threats are the declared target of EU sanctions, those sanctions are only part of a broader phenomenon. Europe has also responded with incrementally firm steps to Iranian ballistic missile development and destructive influence in neighboring countries. All of these activities have become more difficult to ignore over time, partly because of American efforts to highlight them and partly because Tehran has only grown more defiant in pursuing those activities.
At the same time, it has also become more difficult for Western policymakers to ignore Tehran’s comparably destructive domestic policies. The year 2017 in Iran ended with a mass uprising against the theocratic dictatorship, which continued for weeks and spawned a series of localized demonstrations conveying the same message of regime change. Collectively, these protests were described as a “year full of uprisings” by NCRI President Maryam Rajavi, who also predicted that they would lead to the people’s “final victory” over the regime.
The protest movement showcases deep divisions between the Iranian regime and the Iranian people. And this too is something about which the Trump administration demonstrated keen understanding at a time when Europe was still defending the status quo and operating on the assumption that there was no alternative to working with the existing regime.
Via endorsements of the Iranian uprising, the White House has clearly conveyed the message that it recognizes the viability of the Resistance as an alternative government. Furthermore, that ought to be the message that the administration conveys to its partners at the conference on Middle Eastern affairs that will be held in Warsaw on February 13 and 14. In view of threats from terrorist operatives, ballistic missiles, and regional proxies, there is a great deal that the Trump administration can point to as evidence that the European Union must proceed with less reluctance as it adopts assertive measures in its Iran policy.
If American advocacy is not sufficiently convincing, the Europeans might look to Paris on February 8 and hear the voices of Iranians themselves, who will be displaying solidarity with Iran’s domestic activist population and calling for more EU support of the same. That support can only come from a broader embrace of policies the US has been advancing for over two years.

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Redd (Research Enhanced Design + Development) was founded by Alden Blease, who while in college became obsessed with finding the healthiest, most nutrient-rich foods in the world. Alden was joined in 2016 by CEO Peter Van Alstine to launch Redd, and they’ve been on a roll ever since.
Within the fast-growing energy bar category, Redd offers great-tasting plant-based superfood energy bars that deliver Positive Energy™. Redd bars feature clean protein (pumpkin seed) that efficiently converts to energy, 11 superfoods, 23 vitamins and minerals, and an extra energy boost from yerba mate and maca. Redd’s products are uncompromised, and they are committed to developing highly-functional, nutrient-dense, indulgent, on-the-go superfoods.

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VIX (the CBOE Volatility Index) has established new all-time lows over the course of the past month. The price dynamics of that product are such that it can have very large relative price increases over a very short period of time base on news and other market factors. In recognition of the special risk of sudden, large increases in market volatility, that is inherent in Volatility Products such as VIX, Interactive Brokers will put into place greater margin requirements for Volatility Products after expiration processing on Saturday, 19 August.
IB’s margin policy will be to consider market outcome scenarios under which VIX might rise to a price of 18 (even when it is currently priced much lower) and under which the other Volatility Products could rise to proportionately similar degrees. If you have positions in Volatility Products that have risk in large upward moves of market volatility, then your margin may increase significantly.
In the interim IB will with immediate effect increase its Initial Margin requirements on Volatility Products to a degree consistent with the upcoming 19 August increases in Maintenance Margin.
You can use IB’s Risk Navigator SM to understand how the Maintenance Margin will change for your current positions or to see what the Maintenance Margin will be for any portfolio that you would like to construct. Instructions are provided at the end of this email.
You should exercise care to plan your positions so that they will be in compliance with the new margin policy by the effective date of 19 August. Some of the factors that you should consider are listed below.
• A number of current contracts will expire between now and the effective date. Depending on the positions they may increase or reduce your upcoming margin requirement.
• Some Volatility Products have “ultra” and “inverse” characteristics. Ultra products are expected to have greater daily returns than normal products while inverse products are expected to have returns that are of the opposite sign to normal products. It is therefore expected that an increase in market volatility will result in a decrease in the price of an inverse volatility product. As a consequence, for example, under the new policy the margin on a naked short call will increase for a normal product while the margin for a naked short put will increase for an inverse product.


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Curtains have the potential to dramatically change the look and feel of a room or living space.
Curtains are part of the decor that we often take for granted, but we forget that they can make or break a cohesive fit out!
Whether you’re decorating a room or your whole home, choosing curtains is a decision that you don’t want to take lightly. But with such great ready-made curtain options to choose from, updating your window dressings is no longer such a major expense as it once was.
And of course, while you want curtains that complement existing decor, they still need to adequately perform suitable functional duties, too. So how can you be confident you’ve nailed your purchase when buying curtains online?
Where to begin: If your home is a completely blank canvas, then choosing your window dressings is great place to start when it comes to setting a foundation for the style direction you’d like your home to take. But if you’re working with existing decor and just want to update your curtains, then make sure you choose something you love in the room, for example your lounge suite or bedroom linen, and start from there to find a complementary tone.
Considering these requirements will help you determine what kind of fabric you might need – for example, sheer, block-out, thermal-backed or light filter.
Fit for season: While it may not be practical to buy different curtains for the seasons, there are options which will give you versatility throughout the year. You may want lovely heavy, thermal-backed curtains in winter, but how will they feel in summer? Consider hanging a double track and also choosing a sheer or lighter drape that will be more suitable for the warmer months while still providing you with an element of privacy.
Choose your style: There are options when it comes to curtain tracks or rods. If you don’t already have one in place, consider what look you’d like to go for – either eyelet curtains or pencil pleat curtains. Both provide a neat finish with smooth gliding, but remember that your pole will be visible with eyelet curtains.
Of course, often the biggest fear when buying curtains online is that you’re not going to get the measurements right and that they’ll end up looking ridiculous! Ready-made curtains will generally come in several different drop sizes, so you can find one that adequately works with your window or door frame.
– For curtain tracks, measure from the top of your track to the desired finish length. This is what is called the ‘drop’ measurement and will show in the description of the curtain when you look online. Next, measure the track from one end to the other – this is your width measurement.
– When it comes to rods, you don’t need hooks or rings as the eyelets slip straight on to the pole. Measure from the top of the pole to the desired end length – again, this is your drop measurement. If you’re measuring a pole with finials (decorative pieces at the end of the poles), then remember not to include these in your width measurements.
– You’ll need to decide whether you want them to end at the sill, below the sill, or at floor length. Remember to take note of any windows that have mounted wall heaters as you won’t want to cover these.
Curtains can take a daily beating from sun, mildew and general wear and tear, so simply updating your drapes can instantly lift and refresh a tired or dreary room without having to go to great expense.
Have a look online at EziBuy to find some decor inspiration and see how you can mix and match both fabric and sheer drapes in your home.

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How can an amber, orange or green organization move toward Teal? What are the necessary (r)evolutionary steps it needs to take to make the transition as short as possible without losing its entire workforce or disrupting its operation completely?
The Reinventing Organizations Map assessment tool helps coaches, trainers and business leaders make conscious decisions about the next step by providing a detailed, clear view of the organizational consciousness levels and its correlations to put the company into an upward spiral toward Teal.
Come and join us on this experiential workshop where you’ll draw your own organization’s consciousness map and can brainstorm with other integral minds how to move toward Teal or how to improve the open source assessment tool.


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Written correspondence is an essential piece of the job search process.
Every résumé you mail needs a cover letter.
Every personal contact requires a follow-up thank you.
Every networking referral requires a letter of introduction.
Form letters and “To Whom it May Concern …” will be certain to turn away a prospective employer.
ekm Inspirations can compose just the right document to meet your needs.
Research the company so I can write the letter with the employer’s needs in mind – not yours!
Identify the appropriate contact name to be certain your letter reaches the correct hands.
Incorporate keywords from the job description so your letter will rank highly in an applicant tracking system (ATS) scan and the employer will see you as the best candidate for the job.
If you will be mailing your cover letter and resume, I will create the letter in a format that matches your resume and presents a comprehensive marketing image.
When submitting your resume by email or posting it to an online application, an “eNote” is a more appropriate document.
Like a formal cover letter, an eNote is customized to the job announcement, focused on the employer’s needs and rich with relevant keywords. Where an eNote differs from a formal cover letter is in length and format.
I will create a message that is more succinct and quickly tells the employer who you are, what you do and what you are offering. The letter will be saved in Plain Text format so you can easily paste it in the body of an email or upload it to an online application.
When sending a letter and resume to a recruiter, networking referral, or company on your target list who may or may not be hiring, the tone of the letter is somewhat different. As with the formal cover letter and eNote, the cold call letter will be customized to the specific audience; however, the implied intent of this correspondence is to open the door for a formal conversation.
When an employer is deciding between equally strong candidates, the job frequently goes to the candidate that sends a thank you letter following an interview – yet less than 50% of job seekers do so.
A post-interview letter will illustrate your appreciation for the employer’s or recruiter’s time, give you an opportunity to remind the letter recipient of all you have to offer, and confirm your continued interest in the company and/or job.
Likewise, a thank you letter sent following a conversation with a networking contact will leave a favorable impression with the contact and illustrate that you appreciate not only his/her time, but you appreciate the person who made the referral.
Call or email me with your specific needs, I’ll assess the situation, recommend the best letter format and style, and quote you a fee. Job Search Correspondence fees vary in price from $50 to $150 each.


text: When Skrillex got booked to open for Guns N’ Roses on their “Not In This Lifetime” reunion tour, we were ready for a heavy show and took on the task of stage design for this one-off gig. Our approach was fairly simple: create a large look with a powerful delivery. Monolithic forms akin to amp stacks equipped with amber halogen fixtures embody the staple elements of any classic, heavy metal show.


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A new Micro Machines game was announced back in January, and now we have a better idea of how close it will feel to the classic Micro Machines games.
The trailer show plenty of gameplay, a multitude of customizable cars, and one sequence where nine cars drive into a toaster and get launched into the air. It's pretty crazy.
Micro Machines World Tour is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on June 30.

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DES MOINES, IA – Mercy Foundation is pleased to announce it has secured a $92,826 Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.
This project connects medical providers to rural affiliates using telemedicine, providing access to specialty medical services in the form of innovative, interactive two-way audio and video technology. The telemedicine technology that will be purchased by the grant will be used by physicians to diagnose and treat patients primarily in the outpatient settings, as well as for medical staff training and education.
USDA Rural Development administers around 40 loan and grant programs to help enhance economic development and improve quality of life opportunities in rural America, defined as communities of 20,000 residents or less.
“We are grateful for this funding from the USDA, as this project will benefit patients and families in rural communities by providing more timely access to the appropriate level of care,” said Mercy Foundation President Shannon Cofield.
“The proposed project is an innovative means of connecting specialists to rural affiliates using telemedicine. The project will benefit rural hospitals by equipping them to serve more patients in their home communities,” said Mercy Health Network Telehealth Technology Manager Fred Eastman.
Mercy operates four not-for-profit, Catholic hospital campuses, with a total of 875 beds, along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state – with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates. Mercy Medical Center–Des Moines is a member of Mercy Health Network and is a part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), a national nonprofit health organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 101 hospitals and multiple other facilities and services.

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Našli jsme další záznamy k osobě Nora Landman.
Nora Landman je pohřben(a) na hřbitově Saint Tudor Church v místě zobrazeném na níže uvedené mapě. Tyto informace o GPS jsou k dispozici POUZE na stránkách BillionGraves. Naše technologie vám pomůže najít umístění hrobu a také další členy rodiny, pohřbené poblíž.
Nora Landman was 14 years old when World War II: German forces in the west agree to an unconditional surrender. The German Instrument of Surrender ended World War II in Europe. The definitive text was signed in Karlshorst, Berlin, on the night of 8 May 1945 by representatives of the three armed services of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) and the Allied Expeditionary Force together with the Supreme High Command of the Red Army, with further French and US representatives signing as witnesses. The signing took place 9 May 1945 at 00:16 local time.
Nora Landman was 22 years old when Jonas Salk announced the successful test of his polio vaccine on a small group of adults and children (vaccination pictured). Jonas Edward Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist. He discovered and developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. Born in New York City, he attended New York University School of Medicine, later choosing to do medical research instead of becoming a practicing physician. In 1939, after earning his medical degree, Salk began an internship as a physician scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital. Two years later he was granted a fellowship at the University of Michigan, where he would study flu viruses with his mentor Thomas Francis, Jr.
Nora Landman was 32 years old when John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas; hours later, Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One as the 36th President of the United States. John Fitzgerald Kennedy, commonly referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. He served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his presidency dealt with managing relations with the Soviet Union. As a member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy represented the state of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate prior to becoming president.
Nora Landman was 46 years old when Star Wars is released in theaters. Star Wars is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first film in the original Star Wars trilogy and the beginning of the Star Wars franchise. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew, the film focuses on the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia (Fisher), and its attempt to destroy the Galactic Empire's space station, the Death Star.
Nora Landman was 55 years old when Space Shuttle program: STS-51-L mission: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board. The Space Shuttle program was the fourth human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which accomplished routine transportation for Earth-to-orbit crew and cargo from 1981 to 2011. Its official name, Space Transportation System (STS), was taken from a 1969 plan for a system of reusable spacecraft of which it was the only item funded for development.


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Claridge's will open a new restaurant this summer, named Davies & Brook, expected to be one of 2019's most exciting and anticipated culinary openings. The dining destination will be headed up by acclaimed duo chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara, who run Eleven Madison Park in New York - voted number one in the world by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2017.
The two also operate the ‘NoMad’ restaurants and bars in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, as well as ‘Made Nice’, a fast-casual restaurant in New York. The exact genre of cuisine at Davies & Brook has not yet been disclosed, but Humm and Guidara are known - at Eleven Madison Park, at least - for their American tasting menus, with roasted duck considered a signature.
Claridge's describes its latest fine-dining restaurant as an unpretentious space "that embraces the heritage of its location with a contemporary sensibility". The interiors will be designed by Brad Cloepfil from Allied Works, who has recently completed a redesign of Eleven Madison Park, and the kitchen will be headed up by executive chef Dmitri Magi previously chef de cuisine at Eleven Madison Park. The new restaurant takes its name from Claridge's location on the corner of Mayfair's Davies Street and Brook Street.
Daniel Humm's relationship with Claridge's goes back a long way, having worked there when he was 15 before moving to the US where his career blossomed. He says that his time spent as a member of staff at the iconic hotel left "an indelible mark".

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Active Directory groups must be created before creating Roles.
Roles in Devolutions Password Server are mainly used to reduce the time taken to manage users. The management of permissions granted to roles are quite similar to the corresponding notions for users, but instead of a single user, they apply to all users to which you've assigned the role. This allows the server to link an Active Directory (AD) group to a role in Devolutions Password Server. Once a domain user log in the Devolutions Password Server data source, their user account will be created if needed and users rights will be controlled by the defined groups.
To create a new role in your data source click on Add Role.
Enter a name for your new Role. The ellipsis button on the right allows to browse the Active Directory structure to select an Active Directory Group as the name of the new Role.
Enter a short description of your new Role.
If enabled, the Role is set with Administrator privileges and all users bind to this role will inherit Administrator privileges in Devolutions Password Server.
Consult Repositories topic for more information.
No offline cache allowed for that user.
A read-only cache is allowed for Advanced Data Sources.
An advanced cache, with change synchronization, is allowed for Advanced Data Sources.
Email Notifications are used to send email notifications to specific users.
If enabled, will send notification to the user about modifications on this role. It could be set on specific operation (Edit and/or Delete).


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2. Create server-level Firewall Rule – to allow remote client’s IP address to connect to the server.
NOTE: The SQL Database firewall on the server can be opened to a single IP address or an entire range of addresses. Opening the firewall enables SQL administrators and users to login to any database on the server to which they have valid credentials.


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Flick Kick Goalkeeper is related to Android games, Sports Games, .
Developer: PIKPOK	- Developer recommended by Android Market.
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How has Quest Data Protection made you a hero?
We recovered several server VM’s that had been compromised by a crypto virus, within hours.
This data was sourced directly from a verified user of Data Protection by TechValidate.


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Where are you from? I was born and raised in Co-op City in the Bronx, and I still live there. I have my own place now.
What do you do? I’m an actress.
What got you involved in T.A.’s fight for safe and sustainable streets? I became interested in this type of activism after meeting a T.A. volunteer named Mel Rodriguez. He changed my whole perspective on riding my bike and the way people can get around the city. He introduced me to T.A., and he’s the reason I’m doing a lot of what I’m doing now. Mel is the best, and he and his family have become good friends.
So what did Mel show you? I guess I always knew that biking could be more than just exercise, but until I rode with Mel from Co-op City to Summer Streets back in 2007, I really didn’t understand that it was a way of getting around more than just my neighborhood. I’ve been traveling through New York my entire life, but on that bike ride I saw parts of the city that I’d always sort of skipped or ignored on the bus or subway. It was really special.
And after that ride? After that ride, I realized I could bike all over the place, and I also realized I wanted to share that with other people and help make it easier to bike.
Do you think the city has changed with you? It seems like there are way more cyclists now than there were back then. The City’s ‘if you build it, they will come’ approach has really worked. I know in Co-op City there are a lot more people who bike, and there are a lot more people who commute by bike when they can.
Your part of the Bronx just got a bunch of new bike lanes. How did that come about? It was a grassroots effort. We petitioned at community events, brought a plan to local stakeholders, did our best to educate people and stuck by our principles.
Were you surprised with your neighbors’ responses? I was struck by a lot of people’s impulse to frame things in the negative: It’s all about taking away space from cars. But really what bike lanes and traffic calming do is give more space to people so their lives can be better. I’m all for helping people. I’m all for the positive.
Stephanie has been a T.A. member since 2009.
What has your experience as a T.A. volunteer been like? I definitely feel like I’ve become a part of a community. There are tons of social benefits. I love meeting new people and making new friends. I love mixing the physical and the social. I’m doing things I never would have done. It’s a comfortable and safe environment. It’s not a bar. It’s active and fun and self-selecting in the best way. And I love the visual of a ton of bikes on a street. The whole thing is empowering. I feel stronger on my bicycle.
What would you like to see happen in your community and your city in the next five years? In the city, I hope the gains we’ve made are built upon even more: more lanes, more connectivity, more people on bikes. We’ve got the momentum. I really hope that continues.
In my community, I want to get to Queens on my bike. You know, I can see Queens from my window, but I practically have to ride to Manhattan to bike there. Whether it’s a path on the Throggs Neck or Whitestone Bridge or a bus with a rack for my bike, I’d like a way to get to Queens.

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Segments of excluder are used instead of spacer beams, to fill the distance between frames in isolator, and also as an extension of the queen excluder. We manufacture segments from galvanized wire and small spacers, which ensure a constant distance between wires.
We also manufacture segments of excluder of non standard dimensions.


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Welcome To The Cooler- Where Fitness Meets Fun!
Monday, April 8th through Friday, May 31st.
and Squirts through Bantam/High School is $500.00 per player.
Players must register with USA Hockey prior to participating in any Hockey Club.
Copyright © 2018. The Alpharetta Family Skate Center - The Cooler. All rights reserved.


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Very good. Dr. khera is very caring and professional. She answered my questions and reassured me. I have confidence in her judgment and treatment .
Dr. Saleem was very nice and listened carefully to my concerns. He asked a lot of questions, and explained his thought process for treatment.
It was easy to make an appointment and there was an electronic check in procedure. Also, Dr Kuo was able to diagnose my issue on the first try. I'm making my follow-up appointment with him now.


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I’ve been trying t o incorporate more fish into my diet. Here is one of my favorite fish recipes!
Mix together coconut and almonds and put on a plate or in a large bowl. Whisk egg in a small bowl and dip each fish fillet into egg. Be sure to coat both sides of fish with egg. Immediately dip coated fish in the coconut/almond mixture.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Cook fish until opaque and flaky, usually about 3-4 min on each side.
Yum! thanks for sharing – I am def going to have to try this one!


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• promotion of the profession.
This past year our officers attended local Section and Chapter meetings as well as regional conferences such as the Idaho Chapter Annual Conference, the ITE/IMSA joint meeting, the Quad meeting, and the Intermountain Section Meeting. Our monthly E-newsletters were sent to all Western District members between August and June. Two printed editions of WesternITE were mailed out, one in the fall and one the spring. We also posted all of these on the District’s website and Facebook pages, and we tweeted to our followers. This year we updated and revised several Committee Chair duties so that our communications with members continue to evolve with the times, allowing us to reach all of our members, regardless of where they are. But we know there still is work to be done.
The District continues our support of the LeadershipITE program; this year marks the fifth LeadershipITE class, and the Western District is represented by three of our members. With 15 prior graduates from our District, this brings the total number of Western District participants in LeadershipITE to 18.
The Student Endowment Fund, now over $500,000, has moved forward with the next phase of the program. We initiated regional travel scholarships for students to attend the Annual Meeting, starting last year in San Diego and continuing here in Keystone. Financial support is now available for one student from each of the District’s four regions. Again, another example of how we strive to serve our student members throughout the Western District. This past year we provided additional funding to support a sixth student data collection project. And we continue to raise funds for the Student Endowment Fund to further expand our student initiatives. Thus, I encourage each and every one of you to donate to this outstanding program. And for those that have donated in the past, thank you for making this possible.
The fifth Student Leadership Summit (SLS) was held outside of California for the first time, at Oregon State University. Once again it was a very successful event! Next year the SLS will be held in late January at Cal Berkeley.
Throughout the year our Committees, which are aligned with the five Strategic Plan goals, worked diligently to provide our professional and student members with an increasing number of opportunities to participate in ITE, no matter what part of the District you come from. We have 15 Sections and six Chapters in 13 states. That is a lot of ground to cover! Our current Board is comprised of four members from California, and one each from Colorado, Hawaii, and New Mexico. Six Sections from four states are represented on the Board. In the past 10 years, we have had candidates from 12 of our 15 Sections. We also have 14 Committee Chairs that come from nine of our 15 Sections. Overall, we have representation that brings together the four corners of our diverse geographic region to truly embody the entire Western District. The diversity of our Board and Committees has made us stronger and allowed the Western District to lead the way for all of ITE. Many of our initiatives have been picked up by other Districts and ITE International.
Going forward, many of you have heard about ITE International’s One ITE initiative. The intent of the International Board’s actions and policy is to provide a consistent and better ITE experience for all members. The District has established a Task Force to reach out to our Sections and Chapters, to discuss the implications, and to work with ITE International on potential solutions and outcomes.
As you will hear in a few minutes from our Secretary-Treasurer Paul Barricklow, our finances are stable, and we are fortunate to have sponsors that support our initiatives throughout the year. In closing, the District is in good hands because all our volunteers – from the local Chapters and Sections to the Committee Chairs, Board Members and International Directors – all share a vision of making our communities better places, through meaningful careers in transportation, and through ITE.


text: In today's search for energy savings and generating power, an inverter is always something to consider. As technology has progressed we can now offer inverters that are almost plug and run. When generating electrical supply using Combined Heat and Power, this can produce a slightly unstable supply. A way to protect the motor in these circumstances is by using an inverter that can withstand a power supply that goes up and down within a certain tolerance. This solution to an inconvenient problem was put into action when Axair supplied a number of fans to a site in Manchester who use fans to extract fumes from safety cabinets. These included S20-2L-1-B and S20-2M-1-B fans. The site reported having problems with fans or fans had stopped working altogether. It was usually a case of fitting a new motorised impeller which then solved the problem. During visits from Axair and later inspections of the equipment back in our workshop it was discovered that the motors either had a capacitor go down or the bearings were a little noisy. With a reasonable time between visits, Axair wanted to get to the bottom of the problem to what was causing these failings. The motors appeared to be running hot which could have caused the capacitor to fail and also cause the motor bearings to make a slight noise. After questioning a number of people involved with the site, the Axair technical team suggested that overload relays were fitted to help protect the fan motor. However, there was still one failure after this idea was put into place. It was then discovered that the electrical supply to the plant room had a direct effect to the electrical equipment. The supply was generated by Combined Heat and Power which can cause power surges or even drops in power, so Axair set about finding a way to protect the fan motor. After investigating inverters it was found that they can handle an electrical supply that is up and down within a tolerance. After the next fan failure, a three phase motorised impeller and an inverter was fitted that was 230/1 in and 230/3 out to the fan motor. The motor was wired in delta and after setting the inverter to the correct settings there have been no reported problems since. For more information on inverters and their applications contact the Axair team today.

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This course will help pastors, candidates, and other potential officers understand the polity of ECO and how to apply it to their context.
This self guided free e-course was developed by Rev. Dr. Mark Patterson, Ph.D lead/teaching pastor at Community Presbyterian Church in Ventura, CA and chair of the ECO Theology Task Force. The five video lectures explore: The Foundations of Theology, Knowing God, Encountering God, Loving God, Enjoying God.


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SaturdayNight Livereturned from its summer hiatus and kicked off Season 39 with hostTina Feyand a surprise cameo fromBreaking Bad's own Jesse Pinkman.
Saturday Night Live returned from its summer hiatus and kicked off Season 39 with host Tina Fey and a surprise cameo from Breaking Bad's own Jesse Pinkman.
As part of the opening skit, Aaron Paul showed up in character to prove why Obamacare could've helped his friend who cooked meth to pay for cancer treatments.
"So, he did what any of us would have done. He started cooking meth," Paul said. "And soon it wasn't just meth. It was murder. And not regular murder. Like he blew half a guy's face off."
One of the better sketches of the night was a promo for HBO's Girlswith uncanny portrayals of Hannah & Co. Fey also joined in as the newest girl from Albania.
In the first "Weekend Update" of the season, Seth Meyers welcomedCecily Strong to the desk and Fey joined to give more advice.
What did you think of the SNL premiere?


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The Share Insurance Fund (SIF) is a private fund owned by the member co-operative banks, which insures all deposits at co-operative banks in Massachusetts above Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits.
The unique combined insurance coverage afforded by the FDIC and the Share Insurance Fund provides the best deposit insurance available, whether deposit balances are held in passbook, statement or certificate-type accounts, or in any combination of these accounts. At a Massachusetts co-operative bank, your deposits are always fully protected.


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Welcome to the Shuda Funeral Services & Crematory. Here you will find information regarding funeral issues, guidance, where to turn, local cemeteries and church listings and a growing number of community support links.
This section of our web site will deal with an ever-evolving content of funeral and related issues.
Unless you've been to many funerals, we're sure you have questions about what you should wear, say, or do while there. We've got the experience, and can give you the right information.
Here you will find a growing list of legal considerations to consider before and after the death.
We would like to provide information to our community involving other interests that may be of assistance to you.


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NATO Warns Russia Against Further Intervention in Ukraine Would Be "Historic Mistake"
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the current Ukrainian crisis is greatest challenge to European security in our time.
Nato has warned Russia that further intervention in Ukraine would be a “historic mistake” with grave consequences.
Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Moscow must pull back troops it has massed on the Ukrainian border.
On Tuesday, Ukraine regained control of one of the government buildings occupied by pro-Russian activists in the east of the country.
Moscow has said that using force to end the protests could lead to civil war.
However, in Luhansk, officials said “radicals” occupying the state security building had placed explosives and were holding about 60 people against their will. Activists in the building denied having explosives or hostages but said they had seized an armoury full of automatic rifles.
Kiev says the unrest in the east is being fomented by Russia following its annexation of the Crimean peninsula.
Russia took control in Crimea – where Russian-speakers are in a majority – after a disputed referendum.


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In this area you can access our project galleries, videos, pictures, etc.
In this section you will find our main improvement and optimization projects for facilities, and their energetic efficiency analysis.
Our different galleries related to out participation in fairs and congresses, our facilities, seminars and training courses, etc.
Our video gallery regarding to our products and applications for the field of refrigeration and air conditioning.


text: This paper describes the efficacy of rearranging and grouping of data bits. Lossless encoding techniques like Huffman Coding, Arithmetic Coding etc., works well on data which contains redundant information. The idea behind these techniques is to encode more frequently occurring symbols with less number of bits and more seldom occurring symbols with more number of bits. Most of the methods fail if there is a non-redundant data. We propose a method to re arrange and group data bits there by making the data redundant and then different lossless encoding techniques can be applied. In this paper we propose three different methods to rearrange the data bits, and efficient way of grouping them. This is first such attempt. We also justify the need of rearranging and grouping data bits for efficient lossless encoding.

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Proton records highest sales in 36 months | Daily Express Online, Sabah, Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd sold 9,501 cars in August, the highest sales figures in 36 months, primarily fuelled by the zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) climate prior to the implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST).August sales outnumbered July sales by 11.7 per cent.
Proton's sales arm Proton Edar Chief Executive Officer Abdul Rashid Musa said the strong sales were also contributed by the company's aggressive marketing campaigns that reminded Malaysians to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime tax holiday.
"The strong sales numbers show there is an increase in public confidence in the brand as more people are choosing Proton due to the attractive overall package we offer," he said in a statement on Monday.
"Our turnaround plan is on track so the onus is on us to make sure these new customers stay by delivering a high level of customer service," he said.

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RRB ALP/Technician CB2 Answer Key 2018: RRB Assistant Loco Pilot CB2 Answer Key is available at the official website. Applicants should check the official website to download for RRB ALP/Technician CB2 Admit Card 2018.
RRB ALP Technician CB2 Answer Key 2019: Railway Recruitment Board has conducted the Assistant Loco Pilot Computer Based test 2 in the month of January. As per the notification, Organization has decided to fill up 26,502 posts for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies in all over India Country. Applicants can go through this article for more details.
The organization has completed successfully the Stage I Computer Based Test in 2018. RRB is taking the decision to fill up with 26502 vacancies this year. A huge number of candidates have participated in these vacancies. Candidates can check the Answer Key link in the below section.
How to Check RRB ALP CB2 Answer Key 2018?
Click the Above link or open the RRB oficial portal rrbc.gov.in.


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FeedOnePerson.org is a nonprofit organization. We are about Hope, Caring, Inspiration, Warmth, and Giving ~ feeding the Mind, Body, and Spirit.
FeedOnePerson.org was born out of a deep desire to help those people in the greatest need. I became inspired by Mother Teresa, and in looking over many of her quotes, one spoke to me.. "If you can't feed 100 people, then feed just one".
Feed just one! That seemed simple. So I started my campaign to help those in need in the harshest time, the cold winter, one person at a time. I began crocheting beautiful hats and scarves for people, and delivering them to those without shelter in the downtown area of my city. Then I thought, "I should put them in a bag along with items people need when they are without shelter.
These 'Bags of Hope' or 'Blessing Bags' as they are often referred to are filled with items to keep away the cold, to feed one's heart and soul ~ to nourish the Mind, Body, and Spirit.
who need them by donating now to FeedOnePerson.org.
To be of use, to give, and to inspire others to give. FeedOnePerson.org is a place of hope and caring. A place where we can become inspired to help others. My mission is simple...to help people in need, one person at a time by providing them with "Bags of Hope" filled with the basic necessities we all deserve.


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WE HAVE A WINNER!!! “CATHERINE at BUYING CRUELTY FREE” IS THE WINNER OF OUR CANOPY VERDE GIVEAWAY.
You lucky Chic Vegans! Remember our Canopy Verde giveaway last year??? Canopy Verde is offering our readers another giveaway this year in honor of Earth Day!!!
For those of you unfamiliar with Canopy Verde, Linda Wong started the brand shortly before the recession hit, then launched the first collection a week after the birth of her first child (a real labor of love!).
Canopy Verde is based in Brooklyn and relies on a local team of talent, from photographers to web designers. The influences on Canopy Verde are numerous – growing up in a frugal Chinese household where nothing was wasted, a love of modern mid-century Danish design, and the practical bag needs of a multi-tasking mom.
I am sure you are all dying to know which bag you will be entering to win…drum roll… the Cassia Mini ($169.00 USD value!!!).
Inspired by a traditional doctor’s bag, the Cassia Mini vegan purse has a wire frame opening and roomy interior. Enjoy vegan fashion without sacrificing style! Fits an iPad and all your essentials.
IS THE WINNER OF OUR CANOPY VERDE GIVEAWAY.
One entry will be earned for EACH task completed below.
i like chic vegan on facebook.
I am already an email subscriber of Chic Vegan!
I liked chic vegan and canopy on Facebook. Fingers crossed.
Such a stylish tote! I love that it’s eco friendly and chic.
YOU WIN!!! Unfortunately (but “fortunately” for you!) the original winner never got back to me. I will e-mail you details. Congrats and thanks for being a Chic vegan!!!


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After we receive your order from PayPal we will set up a personalized web page for you and send you its address via email, usually within one business day. When you visit that page you will be able to click on a link to download a program that will install the DOT on your computer. If you have any difficulty, contact us by email.
You can also browse, copy, paste, and output information to any Windows document or to a printer.
This product requires Windows Vista, XP or prior versions of Windows, with 25MB of available free disk space.


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I've now read and made notes on the first 6 Books.
1) I'd never heard Heaven referred to as Tian before. The commentary suggests it was a phrase more prevaliant in the Zhou dynasty. Was Heaven still referred to in this way commonly by the Han Dynasty?
2) This is probably running before I can walk but there are a lot of references in the commentary to different schools of thoughts. It seems one needs a basic understanding of these to understand the nuances of the text. Would anyone mind giving me a basic guide to that or link me to a site that gives a good instruction. Also for bonus points what schools were popular in the Han Dynasty and in what regions?
3) Being a good ruler meant living righteously and then Confucius believed, others would emulate you.
The writings of Confucius are peppered with reference to the great teacher fussing around about how his mat is oriented and oblique references to doing the right things, without ever really saying what that might be. That would, of course, have been clear to a contemporary, but that is one of the reasons that Confucius has been long regarded as a conservative thinker and Confucianism as an ultra conservative philosophy. In that light it is interesting to note that the recent movie about Confucius shows him as a progressive and innovative fellow in harmony with the common people. In other words it is intended to rehabilitate Confucius. The first part of his progressive thinking is shown in his well recorded opposition to human sacrifice, a practice which was common at the time in the form of burying important people with their servants and retainers. This progressive attitude is laudable, but hardly makes him an avant garde reformer.
I found this to be a particularly helpful pair of essays introducing Confucius.
Beyond that, I think Arthur Waley's translation is unsurpassed.
Thanks for sharing the articles, I'll check them out! What is it that you like about Waley's translation?
Waley is a fine literary translator: his rendering of the Tale of Genji remains the most readable and accessible after a century. His translation of the Analects makes a clear distinction between the core chapters that go back to Kong Tze and the later accretions. He has useful introductory material on key concepts.
I think the bast thing about Waley is that he's not an academic. His knowledge of the language and the texts is as good as anyone's, but unlike an academic, he is primarily interested in communicating the material to intelligent general readers—not just his colleagues. His literary ability is very high, though he isn't a poet—his Book of Songs (Classic of Poetry, Shih Jing) translation is accurate but not a lot of fun to read. For prose and philosophy he's still in my opinion the best in English. His abridgement of Journey to the West and his Dao De Jing ("The Way and its Power") are well worth getting.


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RAIPUR: Maoists ambushed a CRPF patrol party in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Monday, killing a jawan and injuring six. Two of the injured are in critical condition. The encounter was on at the time of filing this report.
According to sources, a team from 231 Battalion was conducting a search operation around noon in Aranpur when Maoists ambushed them with an IED blast and a hail of bullets. The encounter took place near Kondapara and Kamalpur CRPF posts, Dantewada SP Abhishek Pallava told TOI, even as he was leading a police team to the encounter zone.
The jawans retaliated and hit a few Maoists, police said. The injured rebels were dragged into the forest by Maoists while others took their place and continued firing at the security forces.
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When assembling these quarterly newsletters I'm continually amazed at how much is going on with both the Sled Hockey and SkateTherapy programs, and how lucky we are to have the wonderful volunteers and supporters who make it all possible. I can't say it enough - Thank you!
We understand not everyone has the time or resources to support our programs so we are always looking for new ways to make it easy for as many to get involved as possible. One way is the new AmazonSmile program which you'll read about in this newsletter.
AmazonSmile makes it easy for anyone to support our mission, at no cost to them, just by selecting STARskaters as your designated charity on AmazonSmile.
All you need to do is start your shopping at smile.amazon.com and choose STARskaters as your charity of choice.
It's that simple! AmazonSmile is a great way to pay it forward, without paying any extra, just by shopping!
Volunteers make all our programs possible, so May 9th, STARskaters invited our volunteers, supporters, parents and athletes to join us at a Skeeters Baseball game. Read about that event as well as how our Sled Hockey STARS brought Silver back from the National Championships in Boston. One of our players, Andy Noland, was riding high in a new custom bucket from Hanger Orthotics. Read his story in this edition as well.
Westview School's annual STAR Skate was hosted by the Willowbrook AERODROME and STARskaters was also out and about for both the Shriner's Hospital inaugural Adaptive Sports Fair and the "Walk and Roll" event at the City of Houston Adaptive Sports Center.
In just one year, Houston Amputee Society (H.A.S.) has become a valuable resource for amputees of all ages, and founder Jeff Bourns is profiled, along with Kelly Otero, whose time and talents are front and center at SkateTherapy every Saturday morning.
for their ongoing support for STAR's programs.
Next time you're by any of the rinks be sure and let them know how much you appreciate their support!
When you begin your shopping at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization, like STARskaters.
The rain didn't dampen the spirits of STARskaters Sled Hockey players, SkateTherapy participants, volunteers, instructors and supporters who came out and enjoyed an evening at the ballpark.
Due to the rain delay, thousands of fans took shelter in the concourse and used the opportunity to stop by and learn about STARskaters programs.
Visitors to the STARskaters exhibit table got a chance to take a look at the trophy won by our Sled Hockey team at the recent USA Hockey National Championships in Boston.
We made lots of new friends as they flipped through our event memory book, picked up a brochure or koozie and saw Sled Hockey equipment firsthand.
Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to join us and we look forward to seeing you at a STARskaters event soon!
Getting into sled hockey has always been a dream of mine. Ever since I was a little kid, I have been fascinated with the sport of hockey.
I've had spina bifida since birth which prevents me from standing or walking. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would get a chance to actually play the game of hockey, but in August of 2012 I realized my dream would soon become a reality.
Meeting Jim O'Neill at the Abilities Expo in Houston was the start of a wild but amazing journey. I have been on the ice playing Sled Hockey nearly every Saturday since our meeting in 2012.
I've also had the opportunity to participate in two National Sled Hockey tournaments and most recently was part of the team that won a Silver Medal in Boston this past April.
A big part of my progress is due to a new Sled "bucket" which was custom made by the wonderful people of Hanger in Houston. This new bucket makes it possible for me to sit on my knees while playing This has helped my balance, speed and mobility tremendously!
Add to the new bucket the great instruction from our coaches Reid and Ivan, and my skills have improved significantly in the past year.
This journey of playing hockey has opened me up to many great opportunities to do other things, and it has also taught me to become a better player on the ice and better person off the ice.
I would encourage everyone to consider giving Sled Hockey a try. You will not be disappointed. Come join me Saturday mornings at Ice Skate USA at Memorial City Mall from 10-11am!
The STARskaters SkateTherapy instructors from the Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center received the "Caring Friends" award in March for their efforts in promoting acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Autism.
The STARskaters instructors use U.S. Figure Skating's Basic Skills curriculum, founded by B.L. Wylie and Jim O'Neill, in their on-ice instruction with children with autism and other special needs.
Sugar Land is one of the first cities to offer the program. Benefits include improved strength, balance and interaction with coaches and peers.
To view the original article from Skating Magazine, click here.
2014 Sled Hockey National Championships in Boston, Mass Players from Houston and Austin joined forces April 10-13th and traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to take on teams from across the country in the USA Hockey 2014 Disabled Hockey Festival.
First time goalie Chris Taylor turned in a shutout performance in 2 of the 3 games and was named MVP of the tournament for the Texas STARS.
This was the third trip to Nationals our Sled Hockey players, turning in the best result in competition so far. The team failed to medal last year at the games in Philadelphia, PA and won Bronze in their first ever National Tournament held in Dallas in 2012.
Several players were making their first trip to Nationals including Tamar Burr, Zack Ruhl, Shane Graves and Goalie Chris Taylor who had allowed no goals in two of the games in the tournament. Both Bagina Rwiyereka and Zack Ruhl had game winning goals for the Texas STARS.
Thank you so much to all of the donors, volunteers and supporters who made the trip possible. Rest assured the practices will become more intense as the team looks to continue to improve next year with all eyes set on bringing home the Gold medal!
In April, Shriners Hospital in the Medical Center held their first ever Adaptive Sports Fair for children and families in the Houston area through the newly created "Team ACTIVE".
STARskaters founder Jim O'Neill joined the event to provide attendees information about the social, therapeutic and recreational benefits of SkateTherapy and Sled Hockey programs.
The event addressed the need for children of all ages and abilities to engage in extra-curricular activities which promote health, development, social involvement and positive self-efficacy.
Many Houston area adaptive sports programs and support organizations were represented including the City of Houston Adaptive Sports Center and HAS, the Houston Amputee Society.
The goal of the event was to provide education regarding the adaptive activities available in the Houston area and encourage children and families with different abilities and special needs to get involved in the community and have FUN!
The Shriners motto is "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a crippled child". We are pleased to say that everyone at the event was standing tall and we look forward to the next Shriners Sports Fair.
For the third year, students from the Westview School took the ice at the Wilowbrook Aerodrome to enjoy the coolest sport on the planet - ice skating!
The event was a STAR skate, the original event idea when STARskaters was founded in 2008. STAR skates involve a school or other organization serving disabled individuals who would like to host an on-ice event.
It was at a STAR skate for ARC of Ft. Bend County that B.L. Wylie first learned of STARskaters and that meeting was the impetus for what is today our SkateTherapy program.
At the Westview event, skaters were split into two groups. While one was on the ice, the other had lunch, a tour of the rink facility and an up close and personal Zamboni experience. After an hour the groups switched places and from all feedback, a great time was had by all.
Thanks to the folks at the Aerodrome for their assistance during the event and ongoing support of STARskaters and our programs.
In preparation for the Sled Hockey tournament in Boston, players from Houston and Austin enjoyed an intense weekend of Sled skills & drills, and scrimmage games April 5-6th..
Four ice times over two days were scheduled between the rinks at Memorial City and Willowbrook. Six hours of hockey had the players sore, but ready for the tournament the following weekend.
Thanks to all the volunteers, Coach Ivan, and to the folks who donated equipment which was graciously stored by the Aerodrome. The donated gear ensured that everyone had all the right protective equipment needed for competitive tournament action.
In the end, the team fell one goal short of the gold medal, but taking second place just served as additional motivation for next year.
In the past few months, STARskaters has developed a strong working relationship with the Houston Amputee Society, or H.A.S. The mission of H.A.S. is to actively serve the amputee community through a variety of programs and resources that benefit all amputees and community members by creating relationships. This connects individuals who have shared similar experiences to help navigate life's new challenges ahead.
Several H.A.S. members have already taken to the ice to enjoy the liberating experience of Sled Hockey, including Tamar Burr who joined The Texas STARs Sled Hockey team in Boston. (see story in this newsletter) and we look forward to getting more of their members, especially youth players, involved in STARskaters.
Founded in 2013 by Jeff Bourns, H.A.S. is all inclusive advocating community and sense of family. They participate in social outings and try different adaptive sports that benefit all amputees and community members in an accepting environment.
Jeff R. Bourns was born in Parkersburg, WV. Due to a congenital birth defect doctors determined his right leg needed to be amputated below the knee when he was just 2 months old.
Despite the obstacles Jeff persevered and lead a very active childhood. He played the euphonium in the marching band, was on the high school tennis team, and eventually after high school in the year 2000 he began competing as an amputee athlete. Jeff sprinted in the 100m, 200m and also swam in the 50 and 100m Free Stroke and Butterfly.
By competing he was exposed to an environment that felt natural by coming in contact with fellow peers who shared the same hardships as he did. This eventually led Jeff to begin volunteering for the Shriners, Ben Taub, and Memorial Hermann hospitals welcoming new amputees into the community and sharing his experiences with them.
Currently Bourns resides in Houston, TX, and enjoys spending time hiking with his son Parker, playing tennis, and participates in speaking engagements, advocating for amputees, and sharing his life journey.
Through his efforts and those of the H.A.S. organization, Jeff Bourns hopes to champion change and make a difference in the amputee community.
Early Saturday mornings, Kelly Otero is always there to meet and greet the skaters and check them in. The chilly rink is always warmed by Otero's presence and brightened by her smile.
Her investments into SkateTherapy have helped the program run smoothly each weekend, and the time she has put into the program have helped it to grow and improve.
It all started out when she received an email from Mrs. Wylie that asked if Otero would support the annual auction. She responded with a yes, and soon took on the role of checking-in coaches and skaters on Saturday mornings.
SkateTherapy began to take root in her heart as she got "to know a lot of the people and the skaters' families."
In fact, Otero's sister lives with Down Syndrome, so working with the kids in the program has a special meaning for her. Her seven-year old daughter sees the work the older coaches put in and hopes to do the same.
Otero says that she "loves to hear [her daughter] say, 'I can't wait until I'm old enough to be a coach for Skate Therapy.'" Otero is impressed and proud of the fact her daughter "looks forward" to being part of the SkateTherapy staff when she comes of age. Things such as these aren't generally on the minds of young children, which only goes to show the positive reach of this program.
Otero hopes Skate Therapy will "continue to bring in great coaches and great skaters," and hopefully more programs will open up across the nation. SkateTherapy touches and changes not only the skaters' lives, but enriches the lives of our volunteers and staff as well.


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Leuven (Belgium) – June 13, 2018 – miDIAGNOSTICS NV, a global developer of novel and compact diagnostic solutions for the point-of-need, is pleased to announce Nicolas Vergauwe as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Rudi Pauwels as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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