text:
UFC boss Dana White has hit back at Floyd May weather as he continues to try and negotiate a blockbuster fight between the boxing great and UFC star Connor McGregor.
In the weekend May weather told TMZ Sports that White was a "f**king comedian" after offering the undefeated boxer US$25 million and a share of pay-per-view revenue to fight McGregor.
May weather earlier told ESPN that US$100 million was his number for anyone trying to lure the 40-year-old from retirement.
White fired back at May weather's claims that he's the bigger draw proposed fight with McGregor.
"First of all, Floyd thinks he's so much bigger than Connor - he's wrong. Floyd's gone undefeated for 20 years, I give him all the credit in the world for doing that. Connors been around for three or four years. For him to think that he's a much bigger star than Connor isn't true. I'm not going to pay him way more money than I'm going to pay my guy," White told TMZ.
"We all know $25 million isn't peanuts and so does he. He's hanging his watch out the window, his watch is the problem. When you're wearing a watch that's $250,000, you're going to need $25 million real quick, pal. Hey Floyd, taxes are coming up too, buddy. The IRS is going to be all over you pal."
That had been reports that May weather offered McGregor $15 million, as well as a percentage of the pay-per-view profits but White denies any offer has been made by the boxer.
"Floyd said that he made an offer. He never made an offer. It's not true. I made an offer," White said. "So if you're serious, there's a real offer. Where do we go from here, Floyd?"


text:
PositiveID Corporation announced on Thursday that Leidos, the company's teaming partner, received a prime contract from the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency to conduct research and development to combat weapons of mass destruction.
The multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract includes a five-year base period of performance, a five-year option and a total value of approximately $4 billion for all seven awardees if all the options are exercised. Leidos received the contract under the Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Research and Technology Development ID/IQ contract.
PositiveID entered into a teaming agreement with Leidos in October 2012. The agreement connected Leidos' system engineering and integration capabilities with PositiveID's biothreat detection technologies. PositiveID will offer its microfluidics-based bioagent networked detector (M-BAND) airborne biothreat detector and its Firefly Dx handheld diagnostic system as part of the teaming agreement.
"We are very pleased that our teaming partner, Leidos, has been awarded this significant ID/IQ contract, and we look forward to demonstrating the ability of our Firefly and M-BAND technologies to combat weapons of mass destruction," William Caragol, the chairman and CEO of PositiveID, said.
PositiveID's M-BAND continuously and autonomously analyzes air samples to detect biological airborne threats in the form of toxins, viruses and bacteria. Firefly Dx is a point-of-need, handheld system meant to deliver molecular diagnostic results in real-time.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The larynx is designed to control the flow of food, air and sound. For example, when a person takes a sip of coffee, swallows, breathes in and then engages in conversation, liquids and solids are separated from the inhaled breath (air) and then directed down the esophagus. Air is directed between the vocal cords into his and her lungs. The air is put to use again to make sound on its way back out. The larynx does all of this work, all very rapidly.
Thus, the larynx is basically a valve, a talented valve, with three functions:
- regulate breathing,
- create sound, and
- keep food and liquids out of the lungs.
During a swallow, we see a bulge moving up and down on the front of the neck. We call this protuberance in a man's neck, the "Adam's apple" or medically speaking in all necks, the thyroid cartilage. The thyroid cartilage starts out soft and enlarges when exposed to testosterone, perhaps partly for evolutionary mating reasons. The net external effect is that it protrudes visibly. On the inside testosterone thickens and elongates the vocal cords. The longer and thicker they end up, the lower the notes they are capable of producing. The thyroid cartilage sits on top of the cricoid cartilage. Below the larynx is the windpipe or trachea which you can feel in some people with thin necks. Above the Adam's Apple is the hyoid bone which helps suspend the larynx in the neck.
The hyoid bone (top yellow) is connected to the tongue and jaw muscles above and the thyroid cartilage below. The thyroid cartilage (central blue) is also known as the Adam's Apple and protects the vocal cords which are attached on the backside in the middle. The cricoid cartilage (lower green) is a complete ring supporting the bottom of the larynx.
Endoscopic views of the larynx will be internal from the point of view of an endoscope, a view from above, which is available for easy access by anyone with an endoscope. A rigid endoscope views the larynx from the back of the mouth. A flexible endoscope views the larynx from the back of the nose.
A rigid endoscope is passed through the mouth to visualize the vocal cords. It is difficult to say much of anything other than "eeeeee" while the examiner holds your tongue, but it does provide a very clear picture of the vocal cords. Most people need some topical anesthesia in order to keep from gagging during this examination.
A flexible endoscope is passed through the nose. At the back of the nose, it is angled downward to view the vocal cords.
The space inside the throat above the larynx is the pharynx. It is surrounded by muscles and the hyoid bone. Changing the shape and size of the pharynx alters resonance.
Left: The pharynx is the opening around the larynx and here it is relaxed and open (yellow arrows). Right: The pharynx is being squeezed to amplify or improve the resonance of high pitched sounds.
Technically the larynx has two cartilages that maintain its shape (thyroid and cricoid). A softer cartilage acts as a diverting valve during swallowing (epiglottis). Two smaller cartilages open and close the vocal cords (arytenoids) and some miniscule cartilages sit on the arytenoids seeming to act as a dam to prevent residual liquids in the throat from entering the airway.
The soft curved cartilage in the middle of the photo is the epiglottis (blue arrow). It's base is attached to the back of the thyroid cartilage just above the vocal cords (the inverted V in the middle of the picture). The epiglottis comes in many different shapes and it folds over when swallowing to cover the vocal cords. The corniculate cartilages rest on top of the arytenoid cartilage (yellow arrows).
Left: The arytenoids (approximate location colored yellow) open. The round tracheal rings are partially visible beneath the vocal cords. Right: The arytenoids bringing the vocal cords together to make sound.
The front of the thyroid cartilage is triangular or tent-like in shape suspending and protecting the vocal cords, with the Adam's apple representing the apex. Inside, the airway is essentially a round tube with the vocal cords narrowing the airway, acting as a valve, technically – the glottis. The vocal cords narrow the opening to a triangle. During exhaling (breathing out), the vocal cords narrow the triangle to keep some back pressure in the lungs. During phonation, the vocal cords come almost completely together to form a narrow slit. Air passing between the vocal cords sets them vibrating and generates sound.
Left: The vocal cords form a triangle when breathing in, Middle: narrow the triangle when breathing out and, Right: line up parallel to form a slit during sound production.
There are 10 internal muscles, vocal ligaments and some glands for lubrication. This is all covered with delicate, nearly translucent mucosa, tinted pink when viewed from far away by the blood flowing beneath it. All of this sounds complicated, but the machinery of the voice box is elegantly simple, with each component serving a specific purpose. Let's take a closer look at the muscles, or if they are deep beneath the surface, we will visualize their action by their effects in the photos.


text:
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. They can support a range of roles in your, pub, hotel or restaurant from entry-level through to General Manager.
This qualification helps apprentices develop a variety of knowledge and competency skills required for serving food in cafes, restaurants, hotels and bars.
This qualification will enhance a learner's communication and food service skills on their way to becoming an invaluable member of the front of house team. Team members will learn to plate and serve a range of dishes on the menu and support a fast, quality service.
Benefits of Apprenticeships to your business
- Improve your team member retention
- Fill any skills gaps in your business
- Offer recognised qualifications to your team members
- Improve customer service
- Embed your standards and processes in the training
Learners flourish when they can apply their own knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to a subject. This Apprenticeship qualification links theory and practical experience in world of work by giving learners the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in their roles daily.
This qualification will support the development of skills and knowledge to:
- Learn how to serve every customer and take pride in delivering the best customer service to every guest
- Ensure all areas and equipment are ready for service and make sure that standards are maintained before and after service
- Understand how to serve and store food safely without risk to themselves, colleagues and customers
- Supporting a safe and hygienic environment
How Can Remit Training Help You?
We work with a range of businesses to support apprentices throughout their training. This can be the employment of an individual Apprentice or creating a bespoke programme for large annual cohorts of learners.
Your Apprentices will be allocated a dedicated assessor for the duration of their Apprenticeship programme. This is the person who will assess, coach and support them through their qualification. They will also be on hand should you or the apprentice have any queries or concerns about the programme.
Train an existing member of staff or recruit someone new!
You may already have someone in mind that you would like to nominate to do an apprenticeship. If not, we offer a free of charge recruitment service to help you source the right person for you.
- Your apprentice should be paid at least Apprentice National Minimum Wage until they over 19 and have been an apprentice for at least 12 months
- The current minimum wage for an apprentice is £3.40 per hour. You can pay more if you wish, many employers increase the apprentice's salary as they progress.
Hours of Work
- The apprentice must work a minimum of 30 hours a week
- Apprentices aged 16 or 17 can only work a maximum of 40 hours a week. They should work no more than 8 hours per day and will need 2 consecutive days off. They are not permitted to do overtime.
- An apprentice aged 18+ can only work a maximum of 48 hours per week and will need one day off


text:
Wash Your Hands Mandatory Symbol
Wash Your Hands Mandatory Symbol
This sign can be used in
- Hospitals
- Factories
- Warehouses
- Schools
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
It is manufactured from rigid plastic or self adhesive vinyl depending on your choice and can be easily mounted onto almost any surface giving you a hassle free installation. Blue in colour and containing a bold white text, this sign is perfect t to allow you get your message across clearly.
Sizes: 200x200mm, 400x400mm
Rigid Plastic (200x200mm) £ 7.25 Rigid Plastic (200x200mm)
Rigid Plastic (400x400mm) £ 19.18 Rigid Plastic (400x400mm)
Self Adhesive Vinyl (200x200mm) £ 3.07 Self Adhesive Vinyl (200x200mm)£3.07 to £19.18


text:
GHS Expert Committee III: New PhD in Clinical Sciences
Obtain a PhD title while simultaneously pursuing a clinical career and benefit from the combination of clinical work and patient-oriented research while maintaining an individual schedule.
Clinically involved candidates (medical doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists etc.) can pursue their clinical work in a 50% position and dedicate the remaining time to a research project.
- Staatsexamen or master diploma in medicine, psychology or in a related clinically oriented field.
- Both a clinical position and a research position.
Duration of Program
4-5 years
Research and Training
Emphasis is put on comprehensive training in research methods, such as statistics, study design, epidemiology and scientific writing.
Awarded Title
PhD in Health Sciences (Clinical Speciality)


text:
Use the "Elexio My Church" app for accessing
For everything else, point your phone's browser to www.htelc.com
We help provide musical, liturgical, and other support for the sharing of God's love and spirit, as expressed through many forms of worship.
Our worship ministries include: Sunday morning worship and music planning, Special seasonal worship, Assignment and training of worship assistants for each service, Support of adult choirs, bell choir, liturgical dance group, and drama productions.
The Worship and Music team is putting together a Worship Assistants handbook to describe the roles of each type of worship assistant. There are many of you who have or are currently serving as a worship assistant. We would like each of you to contribute in the writing of the job description for the various assistants. Please submit a description for any and all worship assistant roles you for which you participated in the past or presently. Notes and letters can be put in Yvonne Topping's mailbox or emails can be sent to Mark Donahue, our office coordinator. Please consider doing this soon!


text:
The Protein-Protein Interactions Network (PPI-Net) is a new National Network for Protein-Protein Interactions starting April 2011. The Network was jointly funded by Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2011 to November 2013.
PPI-net members network, April 2013
The Network maps are capturing current PPI collaborations currently in progress between academic groups, SMEs and Pharma in the UK and to global groups.
PDF versions
PPI-Net centric network map (April 2013).
PPI Researchers Network without PPI-Net (April 2013).
Dynamic versions with links to view in a browser (oprimised for IE or Firefox):
[press Ctrl and + to zoom in]
PPI-Net centric network map (May 2013).


text:
In alliance with Southwestern Oregon Community College's non-credit training certificate program, we are excited to offer a gateway to the resources of college. These non-credit training certificates provide documentation of skill attainment for many entry-level culinary positions. Employers are increasingly seeking ways to document competencies and job skills, and many companies value a workforce credential over academic documentation for initial job placement as well as for promotion or advancement. The focus of providing these certificates is to help you gain the necessary education you need to begin or continue a successful culinary career.
Each culinary training certificate is issued through Southwestern Oregon Community College. For consistency and relevancy, all non-credit certificate courses are reviewed and approved by SOCC on an annual basis. The end result is a powerful and affordable step towards reaching your career goals in the culinary industry.
When visiting the course catalog, look for the blue certificate icon. This icon indicates that a course is a non-credit certificate course. All non-credit certificate courses are approved for CEH toward ACF certification or certification renewal.
Non-credit certificate courses provide access to the resources of college, resulting in a relevant workforce credential that can be used to document your educational advancement. While all courses at chefcertification.com are approved for ACF continuing education hours for certification or certification renewal, non-credit certificates give you that extra validation to help jumpstart your career.


text:
Working as well as it did at first what other meds are good I tryed the xyrem didnt work right with me in need to know what is the strongest meds I can take to help
I have sevear narcolepsy I take 30mg ritlan LA 3x a day plus in morning 20mg ritlan it stop?
- Asked
- 4 Jun 2010 by rachealdroberts
- Updated
- 4 July 2010
- Topics
- xyrem, narcolepsy, fibromyalgia
Responses (2)
I take Provigil 2 200mg tabs 2 x a day. My insurance company is going to make me get off the end of this month but they work very well for me. I take two when I first get up and two at noon. That way I have no problems falling asleep at night. I have been taking it for several years so that is on the high side and you might ask your Doc to start you off at least with one tab twice a day. They come in 100mg and the 200's. It is not a CNS stimulant but is used by people for work shift problems as well as narcolepsy. I think you will find however that no matter what you take for this problem you will build up a tolerance especially if you are using a CNS stimulent like ritlan or adderal...
It took years to get a dosage I could get by with. I take 80 mg of Adderall, 50 mg of Dextrostat and 7.8 mg of Xyrem. Have my narcolepsy under control as much as I am going to get it under control. In my case the doctor says I am the most severe narcolepsy patient he has. He said in my life time there will never be a cure and that I was functioning probably the best I ever will.
Further Information
- Xyrem Information for Consumers
- Xyrem Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Xyrem (detailed)
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar Questions
Narcolepsy - Does anyone here have experience with Xyrem?
Posted 15 Sep 2009 • 2 answers
Anyone here on Xyrem, why am I still awake 2 hours after taking it?
Posted 5 Aug 2013 • 2 answers
My Dr is prescribing Xyrem for CFS. The majority of the reviews are about Narcolepsy and Fibro?
Posted 13 Oct 2013 • 3 answers
How long does it take for Xyrem to help with excessive day time sleepiness?
Posted 31 Jul 2015 • 1 answer
Starting on Xyrem. On lowest dose this week, bad anxiety morning after. Anyone else?
Posted 25 Sep 2017 • 0 answers


text:
Quote system and dashboard registration
This page is designed for advisers, paraplanners or administrators to register for the quote system and dashboard
Advisers will need their IRN (individual registration number) with the FCA. Paraplanners or administrators will need your FRN (firm registration number) with the FCA.
If you are unsure what these are please visit the FCA register.
If you've already received a passcode for the quote system and dashboard then please click here. If you haven't you'll need to complete the registration form and we'll be in touch by email with your login details.
Where possible personal company email addresses should be used (i.e. email@example.com) and not group addresses (i.e. firstname.lastname@example.com).
If you have any concerns please contact our Customer Services team on 0800 032 7689.


text:
Michelle Obama sheds light on her college experience!
Michelle Obama is known as the First Lady of the United States, but she is way more than that. She is a Princeton and Harvard Law School graduate, the face of the Lets Move! children health campaign, the mother of two teenage girls, and also our forever woman crush.
The FLOTUS gracefully covered the front page of Seventeen Magazine in April, as she discussed her college experience, naysayers, while gave advice for aspiring successful girls out there (like us!).
Seventeen's corresponding website reported some of the key points of Obama's interview.
"…When it was time for me to apply to colleges there were some counselors who said, 'Maybe, with Princeton, you're reaching a little high,'" she recalls. "And I thought, 'You really don't think I can do it?' But here's what I did: I decided to ignore the doubters. I plunged ahead and I got in. I went on to Harvard Law School and every step of the way I used those doubting voices as motivation."
She always had big aspirations, one being a student at Princeton. But what do you do when there are so many people who are against your dreams? Mrs. Obama suggests you ignore them and move forward. As young women, it is unfortunate we experience so many naysayers and people who want to discourage us from being great, but by using her words as a guideline we can prevail.
Michelle Obama also did not think she would ever be our country's First Lady, Seventeen reported:
"…I never thought I'd be First Lady! [laughs] When I was growing up, the notion that we would have an African-American president, the possibility that we would have a woman president, that wasn't even on the horizon. I didn't believe it until we walked into the White House!"
This goes to show that anything is possible. In her words, 'face those challenges, stay true to yourself, and run the world' and you too can do it!


text:
School Counseling
Our School Counseling Program at Antioch Elementary
Whole Class Lessons
Students will visit my classroom regularly as part of specials rotation. During class, we will focus on life lessons to ensure all Antioch gators have the tools they need to succed as an individual in our world.
Small Groups
Students are provided the opportunity to attend small groups. These groups might focus on social skills, overcoming shyness, changing families, friendships, and acclimating to school. If your child has been selected, I will send a permission slip home with a description of the group and a place for you to sign. Some parents/guardians have asked why their kids are chosen and if there is a problem they should know about. Most of the time, there isn't a big problem and it's more of an opportunity and proactive step to expand your child's tool kit for when things happen at school and at home. The groups are typically during morning work time or during lunch (lunch bunch group!) and usually last 30-40 minutes a week for a minimum of 6 weeks. Groups are an incredibly powerful experience and have the ability to create lasting, postive impacts on committed group members.
Individual Counseling
Students who need guidance during the school day are encouraged to come and talk to me. There are referral forms outside my classroom for all students to fill out if needed. Whether the concern is small or large, I am here to listen and validate your child's concern and help them arrive at a place where they are comfortable enough to return to class. Sometimes all they need is an open ear or a small chat help them through their concerns. Other times a student might need more regular sessions. If there is a concern I believe warrants parent/guardian attentin, I will contact you. If an issue arises at home and you think your child might need someone to talk to about it at school, please do not hesitate to email me. I am here to support all at Antioch - students, parents/guardians, and staff. My belief is that all students can succeed through collaborative efforts at home, school, and the community. It takes a village.
Phone: 704-841-2505
Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Ashley Cappiello
About Our School Counselor, Ms. Ashley Cappiello
Hello! I am your School Counselor! I am very excited to be with you and your students this year! Originally from Dallas, TX, I attended Hendrix College in Conway, AR where I double majored in Psychology and Allied Health. My graduate program was at Middle Tennessee State University (near Nashville, TN) where I obtained a Master of Education in Professional School Counseling. I have always loved school and I am beyond excited to be at Antioch again! I will be teaching guidance lessons as well as leading small groups and individual counseling sessions. In all counseling activities, my objective is to engage in novel, culturally appropriate ways to enhance the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Here's to a great rest of the year! If you ever have any questions, feel free to call or email me at 704-841-2505.
Areas of Responsibility
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Play therapy
- Peer mediation
- Conflict management
- Guidance instruction
- Community resources
- 504 Coordinator
- Foster Care Liasion
- McKinney-Vento Point of Contact
- Advancing development through the engagement of academic, social/personal, and career domains
Confidentiality Statement
School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians' legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children's lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).
The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:
- To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members
- To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms
- To provide appropriate disclosure and informed consent regarding the counseling relationship and confidentiality
- To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
- To keep personal notes separate from educational records and not disclose their contents except when privacy exceptions exist
- To seek guidance from supervisors and appropriate legal advice when their records are subpoenaed
- To assert their belief that information shared by students is "confidential" and should not be revealed without the student's consent
- To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)


text:
My Story
My life as an entrepreneur started when I was 5 years old. I started a little business selling handmade pictures to my neighbors.
My dad, who was a natural leader and true entrepreneur, ran the family moving business, Steinway Movers. When I was 8 years old, I'd accompany him on moving jobs. My job was to deliver buttered rolls to all the moving men.
Years later, in high school, when I participated in a project about careers, I knew I would follow in my Dad's footsteps. I told my teacher, "I'm going to be an entrepreneur."
As a senior at Bethany College, with my major in psychology and my minor in business, I decided to check out the possibilities offered at the career center office. Northeastern University in Boston had a Masters Degree program in Career/ Human Resource Counseling. That would equip me to work with corporations and their employees. I'd found the perfect way to integrate my leadership skills and my love for making a positive difference in people's lives! I remember calling my parents to tell them, "I've figured it out. I now know what I want to do!"
After graduate school, The Gillette Company took a chance on me. They asked me to bid on a project for which I would design a career class for the individuals on the factory floor. I had the opportunity to meet with their people individually and to motivate them to either attend college or take development classes.
Because of this project, I started to get a following for my coaching services while at Gillette. The company asked me to increase my hours. They saw the benefit of offering development to employees and the positive impact it had for the organization. When I also started working with managers, I knew it was time to get certified as a leadership coach so that I could continue to follow my passion.
My coaching business, Benatti Training and Development, was a natural evolution from my experience at Gillette and my advanced coaching training. I used my maiden name, Benatti as a way to honor my dad, a true leader. He was definitely the inspiration to start my own business.
When Gillette was acquired by Procter & Gamble, many of my clients moved to other Boston organizations. I assisted with the transition and had the opportunity to expand my scope of services to a new and exciting diverse market.
My clients include individuals, small businesses, non-profits and organizations such as Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Ariadne Labs, The Gillette Company, and Bright Horizons.
As a leadership coach, I work with individuals to strengthen their leadership and communication skills, enhance their ability to manage conflict, and improve their working relationships at all levels of the organization. My clients would say that I'm also a career recharge or resiliency coach because everyone I work with learns the Benatti Resiliency Model. This proprietary model helps individuals build their resiliency and ability to cope with change and enhance their engagement and impact.
The training component of my business gives me the opportunity to offer my success strategies to more than just individuals. I design corporate programs and training sessions on personal branding and career recharge. I also provide teams and departments with ways to increase productivity, resilience, and collaboration, using a unique application of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator with my clients.
I enjoy owning my business and devoting my work hours to my clients. I'm also very involved with my family, my community, and the activities of my two daughters. I've been a Girl Scout leader for over fifteen years and continue to share with scouts the importance of leadership and having a vision at a young age. To recharge and tend to body, mind, and soul, I make time for yoga, friends, travel and exercise.
Sometimes people ask me what I do best. My answer is, "I use my ability to illuminate the maximum potential in each person, helping them accomplish their goals and achieve success." I am thankful for the past twenty years of my business and cannot imagine doing anything else for my career. I hope to have an opportunity to work with you or your organization to Spark Success!


text:
Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has showered praises for Nigerian
developers following the launch on Tuesday of Free Basics in Lagos, Nigeria.
Free Basics by Facebook provides free access to basic internet services
to over a billion people around the world.
He expressed excitement at the level of success achieved by African
developers and praised Jobberman founders, Olalekan Elude, Ayodeji
Adewunmi and Opeyemi Awoyemi for their innovation.
Here is Zuckerberg's post on the launch:
"Today we're partnering with Airtel Africa to launch Internet.org Free
Basics in Nigeria.
"There's a lot of innovation across Africa right now, and Nigeria in
particular is home to a lot of talented developers.
"In 2009, Olalekan Elude, Ayodeji Adewunmi and Opeyemi Awoyemi started a site called Jobberman in their dorm to help connect people looking for
work with companies looking to hire. Now Jobberman is one of the top 100
websites in Nigeria, and it gets 5,000 applications every day.
"Free Basics offers Nigerians, including 90 million people who are
currently offline, the opportunity to access news, health information
and services like Jobberman that were built by Nigerians and other
developers across West Africa — all without having to pay for data.
"Free Basics is now live in more than 40 countries, and half of those are
in Africa. Over the next few months, we'll be doing even more to connect
developers with people who can use their apps — and partner with local
companies to bring internet to people across Africa who don't have
access to mobile networks."


text:
Innography Announces 2016 Customer Awards for IP Industry Excellence
2016 Insights Award winners include:
Innography Ambassador 2016: Jeremiah Chan, Google
A client advocate who promotes the virtues of an intelligence-based approach to IP management, this recipient has served as an external industry spokesperson for data-driven decision making and as a reference for companies requiring IP analytics services.
Top User 2016: Dell
An end user with advanced capabilities, this recipient has logged hundreds of hours within Innography's Advanced Analysis solution, using it to manage multiple, strategic industry business decisions.
Top Innovator 2016: Rovi Corporation
Given to the client with the most patents granted per employee in 2015, this recipient is determined using Innography's Advanced Analysis solution (based on practicing entities only), and showcases their ability to masterfully maneuver the white space.
Employee Favorite 2016: Shayne Phillips, Halliburton
Voted on by Innography employees themselves, this award recognizes a client for their high standards of excellence and superb partnering attitude. This recipient is a significant force for meaningful development within the patent analytics field.
Zipline Community Power User 2016: Stephen R. Postle, IGM
Recognizes the most active participant in Innography's Zipline online community, which encourages the sharing of information among clients, including feature suggestions, blog posts, discussion groups, and more.
Insights 2016 Top Idea: James Reynolds, Kodak
This award recognizes the top new product idea submitted and voted on by Insights Conference attendees. The winning idea represents the always blowing winds of industry advancement, in which successful IP service and management companies must continuously maneuver.
"Our clients and consulting partners represent the best and brightest leaders in the IP industry," said John F. Martin, chairman and CEO, Innography. "We're proud to call them our friends and colleagues, and to honor them for their continued innovation and commitment to excellence in the patent search and intellectual property analytics space."
About Innography
Innography provides patent search and intellectual property analytics software that helps the world's leading patent owners, innovators and decision-makers drive more business value from IP investments. Correlating 100 million patent documents with financial, litigation, market and business data, Innography helps clients track competitors, uncover lucrative revenue sources, preempt litigation claims and stay abreast of innovation trends. With more than 350 global clients across all product industry categories, Innography is proud to achieve client satisfaction far above the industry average. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Innography is a CPA Global company. For more information please visit Innography.com.


text:
Mom, 2 kids OK after Scarborough fire
Cause under investigation
Mom, 2 kids OK after Scarborough fire
Cause under investigation
SCARBOROUGH, Maine —
A mother and her two young children are OK after escaping from their burning home Wednesday morning.
Photos: Fire creates smokey scene
Officials said the fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. on Powderhorn Drive.
Fire crews arrived to find flames from the garage.
Neighbors shared pictures of a very smokey scene.
No one was hurt and the fire's cause is under investigation.
Officials want to remind homeowners and landlords to remove snow from the area around fire hydrants so that they are easily accessible in emergencies.


text:
Anna Cwynar
Bojana Ginn, Plastic Gene, Lightroom
– Look at the clouds. What color are they?
– White? No… not white. Yellow. Blue… and grey… There are colors in the clouds.
– Now you understand.[1]
Conversation between Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth) and Grier (Scarlett Johansson), in:
Girl with a Pearl Earring, directed by Peter Webber. Zürich: Pathé Films AG, 2003.
A few days ago I was asked by my friend to describe Bojana Ginn's art works from the exhibition entitled Plastic Gene on view in Lightroom 2.0, Decatur, Georgia. I told her about all of the installations, photographs, and video, but both she and I were unsatisfied with my efforts. A friend of mine also told me she still can't visualize those objects: "Don't tell me about the materials or dimensions… That doesn't help me to see those artworks – instead, maybe you could try to compare them to something I know!" Finally an idea came to my mind. "Imagine a cloud – I started – the lighting not only shapes its form, but also brings out, 'extracts,' various color tones of a cloud – from delicate pink to intensive blue. It makes us perceive it once as bright and light, other times as dark and heavy. Now try to picture that you are catching that cloud. You have got a rectangular, transparent box, in which it will not lose its characteristics. I am sure that as a child you wanted to take a 'piece' of a cloud and keep it. This is what Bojana Ginn did in her exhibition – she formed her own clouds and gave them a shape of a box."
The very act of shaping something which can be distinguished by its ephemeral and almost intangible nature, into an angular, hard-edge form, is the artist's conscious decision, which is worth consideration. Even if Ginn did not envision her works as clouds or anything that might recall the texture of ice in the whole exhibition, as well as in each work separately, she mindfully combines the natural and the artificial, and through that questions the binary opposition between nature and culture, or rather, natural and man-made. This is indicated not only by the title of the show Plastic Gene, but also through the juxtaposition of organic and synthetic materials, the selection of a delicate color palette which is illuminated by hard light, as well as the aforementioned angular frames, which enclose fragile, ephemeral content.
The exhibition title, which is at the same time the title of each object exposed in Lightroom 2.0, is an oxymoron – how can the biological, genetic concept of genes passed from generation to generation be plastic? Or, in other words, how can something natural be artificial? The collision of those two terms is an accurate hint about the concept of the show, which Ginn gives the viewer. It indicates that the exhibition is a form of a conscious play between binary oppositions such as decoration/structure and nature/culture, which illustrate the way we think and organize the world.[2]
This can be observed e.g. based on the sculpture Plastic Gene 4. The work is made of plastic hot glue and natural fiber and formed in the shape of a cuboid. It is placed on a rectangular pedestal, which illuminates the installation. Thanks to its white color and transparency, as well as the shape, it recalls a sturdy, carefully cut block of ice, which could be used as a basic construction element. However, the coexistence of two completely different materials not only form the fragile and delicate installation, but also make it completely non-utilitarian. The very nature of Ginn's installation, differs from work that consists of a structure on which decorations are applied. Instead the installation questions the opposition between structure and decoration. Here the structure is a decoration, and the form is content. The artificial, hard light completes the impression of perceiving the sculpture as something that cannot be qualified to any of our oppositional fields. The viewer sees a natural-looking sculpture (made of organic and synthetic materials), shaped in an artificial way in a form of an unusable block and floodlit by unnatural light. Thus Plastic Gene 4, by emphasizing the connections between various opposite spheres, makes one reconsider the validity of their existence in a binary way of thinking.
Constructing the installation from oppositions can also be seen in the large multimedia sculpture Plastic Gene 6. In this work Ginn juxtaposed the light, fragile elements (the upper part) with a stable structure (lower part). Both parts seem to be moving, even though the sculpture is still. Whereas in the cuboid this effect is achieved by illuminating different colors and shapes, in the upper part it is realized by the eye-catching way little straws are joined together. On the one hand they form almost the same size cuboid-like shape as can be observed in the lower part; on the other hand however, they make an impression of smooth waving lines. As such they are at the same time angular (man-made) and curved (natural). The reflection of the rectangular form in the top and bottom of the installation merges together these two seemingly completely different parts. The color palette which includes flesh-colored pink with dark blue, and the repeated cloud shape in the upper part (pink fiber on the top and sticks painted blue), is reflected in the lower part in what becomes what I referred to before as a cloud fitted in a box. The entire installation is crowned by a rectangular form with rounded corners. It may become a complement of a video shape irregularly projected on the wall and floor or even a frame through which it can be watched.
This irregular angular shape of the video entitled Plastic Gene 7 can be seen as another artist statement which questions the uncritical way in which films are projected on the screen (one usually sees them in a rectangular, horizontal shape). "Why is it the only manner in which films are shown?" asks Ginn through her work – "Why is the way films are projected not correspond with the architecture of a place in which they are displayed?" In contrast to Hollywood narrative cinema, which uses the 2-dimensional, rectangular shape of the screen in order to present a 3-dimensional world, Bojana Ginn presents an almost 3-dimensional video in a 2-dimensional manner. The former impression is achieved by projecting site-specific video both on the floor and wall in various shapes so it exposes the architecture of the gallery. The artist's use of layers, which are piled up one on another, makes the viewer look on the surface of the film, rather than plunge into illusionistic depth.
The intentional screening of the rectangular video on the floor complements the reflections of illuminated installations. Together they create a new visual effect – they transform the floor into a light show. At the same time those reflections soften the asymmetrical gallery space, as well as the angular shapes of the art works. The delicate, but rich palette of the objects achieved through skillful use of light, unites such different works as video, photographs, sculptures and installations. Bojana Ginn through her exhibition proves she can create light effects not less fascinating than those made by nature. This gallery called "Lightroom" through this exhibition, indeed becomes a room of light.
[2] Jacques Derrida was pointing out those binary opposition in his theory of deconstruction.


text:
Improving lives by tackling financial problems
Improving lives by tackling financial problems
Improving lives by tackling financial problems
Improving lives by tackling financial problems
Opening Hours and Debt Drop In Sessions:
For details of our opening times throughout August , please click the links below:
Job Opportunity at Talking Money
Debt Quality Officer for Money Advice West partnership As Debt Quality Officer you will use your expert knowledge of the debt advice process to improve the provision of quality debt advice and enhance the client experience across Money Advice West. In this...read more
What to do with Blue Monday?
0117 954 3990 Partner Portal Invert Colours A A A Donate Need our advice Make a referral Beat your January woes with the Blue Monday Fair on January 15th By Penny Walster, Shelter Samantha, Richard and their two children spent a very...read more
Stop the loan sharks!
Loan sharks operate outside the law so they have no legal right to recover the debt. In fact, they have no legal right to make you pay back the loan back at all – because the loan is illegal.read more
Advisers, you don't want to miss this…
Come and share financial capability best practice at the Wessex Financial Capability Forumread more
"The Talking Money Caseworker showed she cared, following up a request for a difficult scenario. She didn't give up even though I had. As soon as there was success she updated me." 'Client 2015'
Talking Money is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration no. 618880
Talking Money is a company limited by guarantee registered in England, no. 2457362
Charity registration no. 900311
VAT registration no. 741778409
Data protection registration no. Z4759465


text:
Listing Details
SamedayEssay provides essay writing services at any dealine starting 3 hours.
Offers affordable transportation service and hotel transfers to and from Cancun International...Read more
Trustoria is a comprehensive professional directory that includes every category of service,...Read more
360 Fitness Superstore is an exercise equipment vendor in Walnut Creek and San Rafael in the...Read more
Battistella Developments is an innovative inner-city condo developer in Calgary Alberta. They...Read more
Foster•Morales Sockel•Stone is a boutique Miami family law firm focused on providing...Read more
Best Dentist in Chandler Arizona offering family and cosmetic dental services including clear...Read more
Smart Web SEO is a well-known web agency in Milan with experience in international projects...Read more
TestMatick is a software testing company offering continuous testing services for websites,...Read more
SamedayEssay provides essay writing services at any dealine starting 3 hours.


text:
To get in touch with the woman who stitched these bears, email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Her fee is most reasonable. The bears are jointed and the signature monogram, which was on the inside of the stole, was incorporated into one of the paws.
The desk is a perfect location for a display of family photos such as the one here of my mother wearing her "new" mink stole on Easter in 1958.


text:
The .Pro Registry has announced it is dropping its wholesale pricing for second-level domain names to match the dot-com registry. This change will be effective January 1, 2011.
Eligibility for .Pro is limited to licensed professionals. However, they may be from any profession and from any country in the world. There is no limit to how many domains a registrant may have. All registrants must agree to follow a Use policy for their domains.
There are about 50,000 .Pro domain name registrations today. This change should provide a growth spurt for the extension.
Recent sales of .Pro domains include: RealEstate.pro for $14,000, Insurance.pro for $6,500, and Mortgage.pro for $4,300.


text:
The Air Jordan 11 "72-10" is rumored to be a holiday 2015 release paying homage to the Chicago Bulls 1995-96 72-10 record season. The pair features a similar design as the Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" only with red accents instead of blue. The pair will also feature a premium leather upper build with an icy translucent sole.
The Air Jordan 11 "72-10" is expected to release Saturday December 19th for $220 USD to select Jordan Brand retailers. Be sure to keep it locked for more updates.


text:
Lightly rub the pork with the olive oil. Combine the chopped herbs, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Roll the pork loin in the herb mixture. Refrigerate.
In a medium saucepan, combine the huckleberries, sugar, vinegar, and wine and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute the pork on all sides until golden brown. Place in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F.
Transfer the pork to a serving platter and spoon a generous amount of huckleberry sauce over the pork. Garnish with springs of rosemary.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.
Recipe courtesy of Gail Kyle, Jordan Hollow Farm Inn, Stanley, VA
Check Out Our
Get a sneak-peek of the new Food Network recipe page and give us your feedback.See it Now!


text:
|Printable Version of Topic
Click here to view this topic in its original format
|The Fear Mythos > Fearosphere > Fearnovel-In-Progress
|Posted by: winterscrossing Mar 25 2016, 08:59 PM
|So I'm assuming this section of the forum can be utilized for critiquing each others work, so I've decided to post my Fearnovel-in-progress here. Apologies if I misunderstood the purpose of this section of the forum. Anyway, here's The Dreamer: http://newgodsarecoming.blogspot.com/2016/03/prologue.html?m=1 . Only the prologue is up so far, and it's gone under one revision. I can give a plot summary if that would be helpful. I have big plans for this story.


text:
Handschuhe Vlies Camo WoodLand Ref: ihr: 7379060
11,95 €
Gloves Polar camo WoodLand Réf: her: 73790602 . Glove in polar cloth camo camouflaging WoodLand with rubber band in the wrist? A clamp pastique not much link up both gloves to line them up or hang them. Solid and hot? The polar tissue not being thick, they have a good feeling of the affected. Crazy buffalo. I have it for 2 years and...
By buying this product you can collect up to 1 loyalty point. Your cart will total 1 point that can be converted into a voucher of 0,20 €.


text:
Tips to Keep The Lawn and Lawn Mower in Perfect Conditions
Anyone can save money by doing the basic service themselves for their lawn mower. When the grass cutting season has ended do not simply put the mower away, but perform a few simple tasks to keep it in perfectly working order.
The list of required things include wire brush, SAE30 oil, black enamel paint spray can, face mask, heavy duty gloves, cleaning rags, replacement spark plug (only if it is necessary) and a recipient for used oil. Empty the fuel tank and start the engine to burn any remaining fuel from fuel lines and the carburetor. As a next step, disengage the spark plug lead for safety reasons.
The used engine oil should also be drained out. Use a recipient to collect the old oil to properly dispose it later on. It is important not to allow the oil to get onto the ground. Don't put back the dipstick as a reminder that the engine has no oil in it.
Clean the mower from grass and dirt, as the engine can seize if some debris gets into it. Eliminate dirt from the cooling fins of the engine. You might have to remove a cover to do that. If you have no prior experience in maintaining your mower, take photos to make sure you'll put back all pieces in the right order. Your memory can play you tricks, so it is better to take pictures.
The deck should also be cleaned. Lean the mower on its side with the carburetor side up. Fix the blade in place with a block of wood to immobilize it. Remove the blade using a pair of heavy duty gloves. Get rid of debris from the bottom of the deck. Next, wire brush and spray the bottom of the deck with black enamel paint. The painting will prolong the life of the machine. Before placing back the blade, sharpen and balance it with a professional. Set the machine upright.
Remove the spark plug to wire brush and properly clean it. Make sure to replace the spark plug if it is worn. The carburetor air filter should also be cleaned and replaced. Use SAE30 oil to refill the engine, making sure you are not over filling it. Check the level with the dipstick. Wait for a minutes and check the level again. For adequate reading wipe the dipstick.
The state of the starter pull cord also needs to be checked. Have the service dealer replace it if the cord is frayed or damaged. Check the belts (if the machine is self-propelled) and replace them if necessary, and lubricate the cables.
With these simple operations you have saved yourself at least $100.


text:
The UCSB Brain Imaging Center, in collaboration with faculty in the computer sciences, is developing statistical methods to detect damage to the deep connections in the brains of patients after mild head injury.
Recent breakthroughs in both MRI scanning and data analysis make it possible to detect subtle brain changes in individual patients after mild concussions. This approach will be tested with clinical data from collaborators using a variety of MRI scanners.
Web Information
Website: bic.ucsb.edu/
Contact Information
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (805) 893-5235
Address:Building 251, Room 0804 (BIC)
The UCSB Brain Imaging Center
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9660
Director: Scott Grafton
Advisory Council:
The UCSB Brain Imaging Center a core research facility of the UCSB campus dedicated to understanding the structure, function and dynamical properties of the human brain. Directed by Dr. Scott Grafton the center supports a state of the art 3-Tesla (3T) Siemens magnet resonance imaging system as well as MRI compatible high density electroencephalography hardware.
The main purpose of the Center is to support basic research in cognitive/mind neuroscience using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Functional MRI (fMRI) is a non-invasive technique for indirectly measuring regional activity of the brain. UCSB faculty, post docs, and graduate students are using this technology to study the neural basis of attention, memory, category learning, motor control, spatial navigation, mentalizing, mind wandering and laterality of brain function (among many other topics).
Many other centers and institutes on the UCSB campus interact with the Brain Imaging Center. These include the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies and the Neuroscience Research Institute. The center is also a core resource for training graduate students in the methodologies of cognitive neuroscience.
Mind Science, the study of the psychological, biological, and computational processes that govern mental function.
- The neurobiological substrates underlying reinforced and motivated behaviors
- The neural basis of learning and memory
- Individual differences in brain function
- The neural basis of spatial cognition and human navigation
- The neural basis of fluent speech and stuttering
- The neural basis of representation and reasoning about social agents
- Altered brain function that occurs as a result of autism, mental retardation, and other learning and cognitive disabilities
Engineering and Computer Science
- Psychological immersion through virtual reality (VR) display and head tracking technology
- Content-based retrieval and analysis of brain imaging data
- Image analysis for brain imaging
- Brain-computer interfaces and multimodal visualization of fMRI data
- Secure and reliable delivery of image data


text:
The Chili Lab DIY Homemade Hot Sauce Kit
When it comes to food, I'm firmly in the camp of, "If I'm not crying, it's not spicy enough." But I can't just drown everything I eat in sriracha; sometimes I need to try other sauces.
I cannot even begin to describe how extremely satisfying it is to douse a meal in a sauce I made with my own two hands. The Chili Lab's Home Made Hot Sauce Kit has all the ingredients necessary to make two delicious sauces.


text:
The service provider market wants to deliver more value to customers. In this month's Global DaaS Market Survey, a worldwide survey of over 500 service providers from 40 countries, 49% of service providers reported they were planning to grow their business in the next 12 months with a complete Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution. For Citrix Service Providers, Citrix Workspace Suite delivers a complete Desktops-as-a-Service offering and more.
Integrating key Citrix technologies, Citrix Workspace Suite delivers secure access to apps, desktops, data and services from any device over any network or cloud, enabling new ways for people to work better. Available since mid-2015 on a monthly pay-as-you-go subscription offering for customers of Citrix Service Providers, Citrix Workspace Suite is growing in popularity.
Citrix Workspace Suite brings together the essentials of hosted app and desktop delivery, enterprise mobility management, mobile productivity apps and file sync and sharing. Service providers bill one offering and delight customers with a complete enterprise-grade digital workspace.
Citrix Workspace Suite is made up of these core Citrix technologies:
- Windows app security and delivery (XenApp)
- Mobile app & device security (XenMobile)
- Mobile productivity apps – mail, web (Worx)
- On-premises secure data sync and share (ShareFile)
- High performance virtual desktops (XenDesktop)
- Secure mobile gateway (NetScaler)
Hosted Citrix Workspace Suite: Anytime, Anywhere Mobile Access for SMBs
People are interested in accessing their apps and data whenever they want, from any location. Whether using a PC on an airplane, an iPad at a client site, a Microsoft Surface at a tradeshow, a thin client in an offshore office, or a smartphone on a train, companies of all sizes are interested in ensuring employees can work whenever and however they want.
Citrix Service Providers are providing the IT services necessary for businesses of all sizes to offer employees the freedom and flexibility of full business mobility. With a sharp focus on small and mid-size business, Citrix Service Providers make it possible for organizations of less than 100 users to have the same hosted apps and desktops, enterprise mobility management that includes native mobile apps and file sync and sharing that the Fortune 500 enjoy.
For SMB, outsourcing the complete digital workspace experience to a service provider alleviates the IT headache that plagues so many organizations. Often in SMBs, the "IT director" is someone who wears many hats – and may be the CFO, a business development director or a practice manager. Moving the IT responsibilities – and complete desktop, mobile, and data management – to a hosted service provider gives the business peace of mind.
Citrix Workspace Suite: Offering Security for Every Size Organization
Security is a major issue for any size organization. For SMBs, the risk of a data breach is potentially more devastating than it would be for a billion dollar company. Recovery from a security issue is harder for SMBs and may shut down their company. Citrix Service Providers offering Citrix Workspace Suite are providing enterprise grade security to ensure data and applications are secure and compliant.
With Citrix Workspace Suite, workers can access and sync their data from any device and securely share it with people both inside and outside the organization. Organizations can minimize loss of intellectual property and sensitive private information through centralization of applications and desktops, keeping data in the datacenter, not on devices. For data that does touch the device, organizations have the price of mind that it is encrypted.
At the same time IT has the flexibility to manage that data on-premises, in the cloud or use a mix of both, depending on the desire of the customer. Security features such as data encryption, password authentication, secure lock and wipe, inter-app policies and micro VPNs to mobile apps are there to further secure data on the device. SMBs can enjoy the same peace of mind as larger businesses, but on an outsourced, subscription basis.
Citrix Workspace Suite is growing in popularity among Citrix Service Providers who want to provide a complete hosted workspace.
Citrix Workspace Suite: The Complete Hosted Offering
Learn more about Citrix Workspace Suite:
- SMBs interested in complete secure access to apps, desktops, data and services from any device over any network or cloud can find a Citrix Service Provider on Citrix Partner Locator
- Current Citrix Service Providers can add Citrix Workspace Suite to their current offering set by contacting their Citrix Service Provider distributor.
- Interested in joining the Citrix Service Provider program? Contact the Citrix Service Provider Program


text:
English Baby is a new site where celebrities help people around the world learn English through American pop culture. It has 1.5 million members around the world.
On the HBO show True Blood, Lindsay Pulsipher plays Crystal, who can turn into a panther. In this video interview for English, baby! the actress teaches the phrase "cat got your tongue" and talks about her new indie film, The Oregonian.
See the full interview here: englishbaby.com/lessons/5650
and more Celebrity English Lessons here: englishbaby.com/lessons/celebrities


text:
While the main event of the the Grammy Awards may be the CBS telecast next Sunday, most of the prizes will be handed out in the hours preceding the 8 p.m. (ET) show. The recording academy has teamed up with You Tube to create a special channel that will feature highlights from this earlier ceremony.
This outlet, as well as the official website, will feature a feast of events in the three days leading up to the awards. Actor/comedian Ben Gleib, TV/Web personality Shira Lazar and veteran music journalist John Norris will host. The Grammys are promising video, photos, blogging, tweets and retweets, as well as official news reports and personalized updates.
Among the highlights will be the MusiCare tribute to Barbra Streisand on Friday, the Special Merits Awards ceremony honoring, amng other, Dame Julie Andrews and Dolly Parton on Saturday afternoon, and the Salute to Industry Icons saluting David Geffen on Saturday night. And on Sunday, there will be red carpet arrivals, backstage interviews, a press room feed, and after-party pics and video.


text:
That is so you do not forget. But if you are operating from across the channel, no harm is done in making enquiries from wherever you are on those smart mementos all in the form of lapel pins uk designed, manufactured and delivered, all the way to your doorstop. Joy to you if you are uk located because your order requests will be prioritized and deliveries will be fast-tracked on time and free. All in a good day's work, wouldn't you agree?
Nothing like service with a smile when customers are prized with one or two free add-ons. In any case, shipping deliveries that have improved vastly over the years generally get included in the overall cost of your product and service request. Those of you who are operating from across the channel, but not too far away, mind you, can simply go online and find out what your custom lapel pin designer and manufacturer can offer you.
It is all very convenient and there is no mucking about. You could expect a response within one or two days, no more than that. But the process begins with you, conveniently so. All you do is scribble a few short lines in the neat little online form provided for you and press the send button. Also, check your service supplier's landing page for clues to what you might just have in mind for your next company do or school function.
And do fire away with your questions. Expect clear and to the point answers because here you are dealing with a jewelry manufacturer that has been in the business for at least twenty years. And half of that time has already been spent online. Experience always counts for a lot, wouldn't you say. But how does jewelry manufacturing tie in with lapel pins? A smart question deserves a smart answer. Jewelry manufacturers are, first foremost, smart and creative folks.
Folks go to university to be in this business. You will not be getting custom badges or pins that look like any old commercial display that normally looks so bland. Expect the pin or badge to look rather precious, as in precious metal. These lapel pins and badges are manufactured through utilizing the finest materials. And when there is a finished product, it does look rather smart, just like jewelry does. It creates a memorable impression.
And that is one of the many ideas behind utilizing custom and smartly designed and manufactured badges and lapel pins. It gets pinned, just so, on the deserving recipient's shoulder blade. You place it delicately with a soft pin so that does no damage to the garment being worn. The good lady, gentleman or child that is receiving a reward can just as easily, but still carefully, mind you, nip the badge or pin off just so. And place it away neatly in a safe spot so that it is never forgotten. These items are so delicate, wouldn't you agree.


text:
About Sanghi Temple:
It is one of the best wonderful and peaceful temple in Hyderabad city outskirts to relax and escape from the busy city noise and polluted environment.
The Sanghi temple is best known for night view and can be covered in one day along with Ramoji Film City.
The Sanghi temple is best known for night view and can be covered in one day along with Ramoji Film City.
Sanghi temple is the first choice and a superb place for movie shooting. The beautiful temple entrance and it's surrounding beautiful atmosphere is shown in many popular movies.
A small entrance fee for the vehicles at the entrance of the temple near gateway or Maha Dwaram. Lord Hanuman Temple welcomes the visitors at the entrance of the temple ghat road.
There are two options available to reach the temple atop. One option is to travel by your vehicle round the temple ghat road and the second option is to climb the steps at the entrance.
A small footwear counter is present at the entrance. A lot of monkeys wander freely in the temple complex, so visitors need to be caution while moving in the temple complex with Coconuts and Bananas in their hands.
Visitors can enjoy watching the surrounding scenery of the temple, Sanghi mills and a small road leading to the world-famous Ramoji Film City. The Sanghi temple is worth a visit especially after sunset or in a clear dark night.
Sanghi Temple Attractions:
The Sanghi temple was built in the year 1991. The temple architecture resembles Chola Chalukya style of architecture.
The Temple was setup by the Sanghi Group based in Hyderabad. The primary deity of Sanghi Temple is 9.6 feet tall Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
The Temple was setup by the Sanghi Group based in Hyderabad. The primary deity of Sanghi Temple is 9.6 feet tall Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
The temple complex is in South Indian style perched atop of Paramanand Giri Hill. Visitors can see the sacred 15 feet tall Raja Gopuram from several kilometers away.
Other Temples in Sanghi Complex:
Standing at the entrance of Sanghi hill is Lord Hanuman Temple. Lord Hanuman is known by different names like Anjaneya, Bajrangbali and Maruti. Lord Hanuman is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama.
He is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is the son of Kesari and Anjana and is immortal (Chiranjeevi).
Lord Venkateswara Temple:
Lord Balaji or Venkateswara Swamy is the presiding deity of Sanghi temple located in the middle of the complex. The idol of Lord Venkateswara is an exact replica of the one present in the famous Tirumala Balaji Temple. He is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Devotees worship Lord Venkateswara for happiness, wealth and confidence in life.
Goddess Padmavathi Temple:
Goddess Padmavathi, also called as Alamelu Manga and Padmavathy is an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and consort of Lord Vishnu. She is called Padmavathy as She has risen from Lotus flower.
Devotees worship Goddess Padmavathi for prosperity, wealth and good fortune.
Lord Shiva Temple:
Lord Shiva, also called as Shankara, Mahadeva and Shambhu is known for creation and destruction.
Devotees worship Lord Shiva for yoga, spiritual liberation and protection from disease and death.
Lord Rama Temple:
Lord Rama is considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama is born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha. Goddess Sita is his consort. He is known for justice, spiritual wisdom and morality.
Lord Hanuman is his ardent devotee. Lord Rama is called Maryada Purushottama as he has all the characteristics of an ideal person.
Devotees worship Lord Rama for job, education, health and marriage problems.
Lord Vijayganapathi Temple:
Lord Ganapati also known as Vinayaka, Vighneshvara and Ganesha. He is the God of Success and Obstacle remover. Lord Vinayaka is born to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Devotees worship Lord Ganapati for knowledge and for removal of obstacles.
Lord Kartikeya Temple:
Lord Kartikeya also known as Subhramanya, Sanmukha and Murugan. He is Commander of the Gods and is known as God of War and Victory.
He is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. His brother is Lord Ganesha and Peacock is his Vahana. Lord Kartikeya is also worshipped as the Lord of the serpents.
Devotees worship Lord Kartikeya for Marriage, Job, and Sarpa Dosha.
Goddess Durga Temple:
Goddess Durga or Shakti is the Divine Mother of the Universe. Goddess Durga is also called as Renuga, Kanaka Durga or Renu. She is the consort of Lord Shiva. She is normally depicted riding a Lion.
Devotees worship Goddess Durga happiness, protection and prosperity in your life.
Ashtalakshmi Temple:
Ashtalakshmi or Ashta Lakshmi are a group of eight Lakshmis. Devotees worship Ashtalakshmi for wealth, knowledge, strength, health and power. The Ashtalakshmi are all depicted seated on a lotus flower.
Shri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram mentions the Ashtalakshmi as:
- Adi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi
- Dhana Lakshmi
- Dhanya Lakshmi
- Gaja Lakshmi
- Santana Lakshmi
- Dhairya Lakshmi or Veera Lakshmi
- Jaya Lakshmi or Vijaya Lakshmi
- Vidya Lakshmi
Sanghi Temple Timings:
The temple is opened at 5:00 A.M. to perform the Suprabhata Seva. Visitors are allowed for general darshan from 8:30 AM. Archana is performed for all the deities between 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Monday to Saturday:
Morning: 8:00 AM to 01:00 AM
Evening: 4:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Sundays, Holidays and on Festivals:
8:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Festivals Celebrated at Sanghi Temple:
All Hindu festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sri Rama Navami, Hanumath Jayanti and celebrated with great devotion at Sanghi Temple. The temple is full of devotees during weekends and on festival days.
How to reach Sanghi Temple:
Reach Hayathnagar and from there one can easily reach Sanghi Nagar (16 km approx.) and then to Sanghi Temple. The temple is present on Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway (NH-65) and is easily accessible by road.
Distance to Sanghi temple from various places in the Hyderabad city includes:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (38 km)
Ramoji Film City (6 km)
Secunderabad (37 km)
Nampally (34 km)
Food and Accommodation at Sanghi Temple:
There are many small eateries present in the Sanghi temple premises. Hyderabad city is the best option for accommodation with many hotels and restaurants.
Website for Reference:
Readers can find more information on Sanghi temple at the website:
Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad:
After visiting Sanghi Temple, tourists can visit other popular places in Hyderabad like-
2. Charminar
4. Shilparamam
5. Nehru Zoological Park
6. Golconda/Golkonda Fort
7. Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
9. NTR Gardens and Lumbini Park
10. Ramoji Film City
11. Tadbund Hanuman Temple
11. Tadbund Hanuman Temple
Sanghi Temple Route Map:
Author Note:
I have visited this temple on one fine Sunday evening at around 7:30 PM and the environment is very calm and beautiful there.
I have shared my Sanghi travel experience with nice photos in this post. I have collected more details about this temple from various sources and mentioned them in this post.
It helps the readers to get more information at one place instead of checking multiple websites for the temple information.
It helps the readers to get more information at one place instead of checking multiple websites for the temple information.


text:
The Sploofy is a personal smoke filter for people who want to smoke indoors without the smoke and smell. It's designed with a replaceable cartridge function, so that you can easily switch out cartridges without having to throw the whole unit away. We offer replaceable cartridges in different colors for a fraction of the price.
How it works
Simply blow your smoke into Sploofy and you'll get clean, unnoticeable air. Sploofy captures and deodorizes resin particles, giving you a smokeless and odorless experience.
Stop harmful or offensive particles in their tracks with Sploofy's smart filtration system. Simply exhale into the cartridge and enjoy a smoke-free environment everywhere you go.
Hepa Filtration
The HEPA filter is a combination of fibres designed to trap tiny particles, with an industry standard of 99.97% filtration efficiency. It's the ultimate solution to a safe, odorless environment.
Easy Clean
With two detachable components; Sploofy is easy to clean. Simply remove the mouthpiece, rinse and dry off.


text:
- Share repurchases: Management has consistently used excess cash flow to repurchase shares (~$60m of share repurchases over the past 2.5 years), and they've been pretty clear that excess cash will be used to repurchase more shares in the near future. If they get aggressive with the repurchase and retire a bunch of shares before the market realizes the power of the AAP model, current shareholders would be well rewarded.
- More on AAP: It's hard to understate the massive improvement that management says AAP will be versus the old model. 90%+ retention rates, customers paying for AAP licenses worth significantly more than historical spend, the potential for increased add-on sales with AAP (management mentioned a stretch goal of getting 50% of AAP spend as add-on services), selling AAP higher up into the target company's org chart (i.e. potential for larger sales).
- Sum of the parts / international opp: Most of my (and seemingly other investors') focus has been on the AAP transition, but on the Q2 call management argued the international license division and education business were underappreciated and walked through some pretty interesting SOTP math.
- Valuation on "loose" FY18 guidance-Again, the math on LTM numbers is a bit messed up because of the switch to AAP, but on the Q3 call, management said they had no arguments with some math that got them to the "low 40s at a minimum for adjusted EBITDA next year". At today's share price, FC's EV is ~$275m and with pretty low capex requirements, the company would be gushing cash flow at that level. Combine that with the share repurchase point and things look bright for shareholders.
Nothing on this blog should be constructed as investment advice; instead, everything on this blog is the opinion of the author and only the author, and therefore should not be taken seriously nor read by anyone. I may have positions in the stocks mentioned on this blog.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
More questions at FranklinCovey $FC
4 comments:
I think your post is dead on. Management disclosure, already scattered, has become even more confusing over the last few quarters. I think it's hard to avoid the conclusion that they're trying very hard to hide any developments that might be perceived negatively. Like you, I want to believe the story, but it's really tough to get behind a management team that seems to be going out of its way to be opaque. I think they would be better off being 100% transparent with investors.ReplyDelete
The recent acquisitions really came out of left field. Even outside of the nearly inexplicable commentary from the CEO on the Q2 call that you (rightly) highlight, why, in the middle of a huge business model transition and trying to ramp up the new direct offices in China, would they make two acquisitions? I question how well they will do integrating two businesses that are likely as far from it in culture as they are in geography. A cynical person might say that the acquisitions are an attempt to distort or distract from organic growth that is likely to be disappointing in the near term.
Great blog by the way! One of the best of its type that I've found.
If management really cared about shareholders it would pay out the cash as dividends. Weird acquisitions are a sign of desperation and an inability to sustain organic growth. As such if you can't innovate for growth or improve business processes, or grow existing businesses in scope, etc. then you don't deserve to hold the shareholder's money. Give it back to them. If it's such a great investment the do a management buyout. But please don't let your inability to grow or innovate mean that you waste money on dubious deals to make up for your shortcomings or general predicament.ReplyDelete
Fully agree with your sentiment:ReplyDelete
"switch the focus from the hard business numbers they used to provide and replace those numbers with a hand wave and a "hey, look how big our potential market is!"
I tried to re-create their illustrative model threat they presented a few quarters ago which aimed to explain how deferred revenue was created on the books and how it would ramp, and ended up not being able to get a bunch of key numbers to match, despite following their methodology. Came away with the feeling that either I'm not clever enough, or they are too clever if you know what I mean - either of which should be a pass on the investment.


text: Jerry Livingston - Top Albums - Download or Listen Free Online - Saavn | Hindi Go What kind of music do you want to listen to? Hindi Tamil Telugu Punjabi Marathi Gujarati Bengali Kannada Bhojpuri Malayalam Urdu Rajasthani Odia Assamese Want to hear the whole track? Listen with no limits on the Saavn app. Get Saavn I Have Saavn Jerry Livingston Music Director ∙ 0 Followers Top Albums Load More Terms / Privacy New Releases Top Charts New & Trending Radio Stations Top Playlists Top Artists Moods & Genres Top Shows About Saavn Go Pro


text: Jaclyn was raised in the Pacific Northwest, graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Communication & Event Planning and makes Bellingham, Washington her home. Prior to entering real estate in 2013, Jaclyn worked in construction alongside her father with CMC Development. His emphasis on quality, consistency and customer service has kept him building homes for nearly 35 years, and was the foundation upon which Jaclyn built her own business. Jaclyn values the relationships she builds and loves to make her client''s dreams a reality. She is incredibly communicative, professional and tenacious. You can be certain her tireless persistence will help you find the right fit... and enjoy the process along the way!


text:
At Traffina Foundation for community health we advice that Pregnant women and new mothers should be encouraged to keep up with good Nutrition.
During the distribution of our free Delivery kits for pregnant women in Otolo nnewi Anambra state under the platform of Traffina Foundation Etisalat maternal health project. We sensitized our women on best food combination with and it's Nutritional values to help with the development of the babies.
TFCH as a member of CS-SUNN FCT a Nutrition Coalition in Nigeria promoting Nutrition among pregnant women, nursing mothers and under 5, we sensitize our women on best options for food 🍲 to prevent malnutrition in pregnancy and after delivery by helping them understand what will best boost there nutritional level with demonstrations and display of various kinds of well balanced and adequate food and it's nutritional value.
According to Dr Abramson, good nutrition is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and a healthy baby. The best time to review your nutritional status to make appropriate changes is prior to conception. A very important time of fetal development is during the first several weeks of pregnancy when many women may not even realize they are pregnant. The nutritional changes that should occur prior to pregnancy must be individualized based on your medical status, weight and eating habits.
Pregnancy is one time in life when weight gain is not only desirable, but also encouraged. Recommended weight gain may depend on a number of factors, including pre-pregnancy weight. You might also expect to gain more if you are carrying multiple babies. Your health care provider can help you determine what a reasonable weight gain is for you.
Many babies can weigh 7 lbs-8 lbs. before they're born, so it's easy to see how a weight gain of 25-30 lbs. is average. The USDA and AAFP are great resources to reference about weight gain during pregnancy, including a great toolkit from The Institute of Medicine.
The average weight gain may translate into an additional 200-300 calories/day. This increases the average daily caloric intake from 2100 calories per day to approximately 2400-2500 calories per day. The USDA My Plate is a great way to learn about healthy eating during pregnancy.
An increase in the serving size would be sufficient to satisfy the increased caloric needs. The increased caloric intake should not be made up by fatty foods, but rather with increases in protein, dairy, grains, fruits or vegetables. Eating healthy does not mean eating more, but rather eating right. Pregnancy requires more nutrients besides more calories. Food is divided into fats, protein and carbohydrates plus micronutrients
All of the fetal body systems use proteins as the major building block. Good sources of protein are lean meat, fish, milk and beans.
Carbohydrates are the major source of energy. Sources are grains, cereals, fruit, vegetables, and milk.
Fats are important for fetal nervous system development and for some vitamin absorption. Saturated and hydrogenated fats/oils should always be avoided.
Monounsaturated oils such as olive oil and canola oils are healthier. Omega-3 fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic (DHA) have been linked to higher infant IQs. For more information about DHA's link to infant IQs there's a great article provided by the US National Library of Medicine.
The old adage "You Are What You Eat" changes slightly in pregnancy to "We Are What Our Mothers Ate". If you have any dietary concerns, it is always best to consult with your health care provider…..Earth Best Dr. Abramson
More photos below


text:
Michelle Bowers began her artistic pursuits at an early age studying sketching, drawing, painting, and writing in a multitude of venues from academic courses to artist's cooperatives. In recent years, Michelle has transitioned from a casual painter and artist to a career artist. She uses fiber as her media, transforming the raw fiber by hand dying and using a variety of felting and surface design techniques in her creative process. Her style is expressive and impressionistic and centers on vivid colors and textures to create striking visual movement.
Artist Statement
My artwork is an inner reflection of the outer natural world, full of color, texture and experience. Felting is my key to sharing this inner landscape with the world. The process of transforming fiber into cloth strikes me as magical and fills me with a sense of accomplishment and integrity. It has proven a most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision to outer reality. Though I work quite deliberately, consciously employing both traditional and innovative techniques, my unconscious is the undisputed project manager. The organic nature of this work frees my imagination and provides many opportunities for happy accident and grace to influence the finished product.
VAA assumes no responsibility for the content of this artist's webpage. The artist is completely responsible for the image quality and text. This information is updated annually upon membership renewal.


text:
Media Room
Our online Media Room provides up-to-date information regarding the products and activities of Functional Nutriments for members of the working media. You will have immediate access to press releases, downloadable images, media contact information and much more. If you do not find the information that you require or would like to schedule and interview please do not hesitate to contact us.
[gravityform id="1″ name="Media Request Form"]


text:
Latest Posts
Latests Tweets
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Take the stress out of End of Financial Year! (EOFY)
Business owners have many responsibilities at end of financial year. It can be a hectic time, but it can be a little easier if you have someone working with you to take the stress away. At end of financial year, a great bookkeeper is vital. If you are in Newcastle, Real Balance is the team…
Posted in Uncategorized Leave a comment


text:
The RSCA Newsletter is published by the Regent Square Civic Association on a bimonthly basis. The newsletter is made possible by RSCA community volunteers — including writers, editors and a pyramid of nearly 60 volunteers who deliver 2,000 newsletters to each household, business and organization in Regent Square.
Submissions to the RSCA Newsletter are welcome and guidelines are available for your review.
The archives of the RSCA Newsletter are available online, dating back to 1980!


text:
Today's Latest Thinking-eLiberia
- Published Date
- Written by Lead Developer PNB
An incident is an unplanned interruption to an IT service, or reduction in the quality of an IT service. A problem is a cause of one or more incidents.
Decision sciences and data analytics can align consumer-driven technologies with process improvement efforts, so organizations can achieve new levels of speed, responsiveness, quality and agility. Yet many IT organizations are slow to embrace decision sciences and data analytics initiatives because of their inherent complexity. They also may lack the right knowledge or skills in-house or may not have any available resources to tackle the projects.
Post No Bill, Liberia, Informed Intelligence data discovery and business decision-making services can step in to identify gaps in your current processes and provide actionable approaches that produce effective results. Our data discovery experts work closely with technology and business leaders across your organization. We can help you better extract and act on targeted information with our wide technology and domain expertise because we're experienced with the latest data discovery tools and platforms.
Our decision sciences process consists of four stages:
- Assessment and evangelize - In this first phase, our Post No Bill, Liberia experts work to understand your competitive landscape, assess business issues and drivers, and help you envision the future of the business you want to be.
- Discovery and strategizing - In the second phase, our experts research IT drivers, map existing and planned projects to business issues, and prioritize short-term and long-term goals.
- Architecting - In the third phase, our experts take a deep look at IT infrastructure to design the best strategies to integrate data and business processes with existing and new technologies and solutions.
- Developing roadmaps - In the final phase, our experts analyze technical approaches, prioritize recommendations, and propose various solutions.


text:
Product Description
Perfect for a girl's room, with a cloud or oval design, made from wood. The ribbons can be chosen in four different colours – pink, blue, yellow or grey, to match the room, and are weighted with a neat wooden button with a heart design, to ensure they don't get twisted.
We designed this here at Not a Jewellery Box, and it's made in the UK. Safety was at the heart of our design, we have used velcro to secure the ribbons to ensure a break away point, but please remember that this isn't a toy.
Choose a cloud shape or an oval, and we can personalise it for you by cutting the name from the wood. The ribbons can be chosen in a variety of colours – pink, blue, yellow or grey, and you can choose one or two, depending on the number of clips in the collection!
Made from wood and ribbon, secured with velcro to the plaque. The plaque is supplied with a hanging loop, to attach it to a wall or cupboard door.
Available in two designs with four colour options available for the ribbons.
This product is not a toy and contains small parts.
• Two designs
• Four colour choices for the ribbon
• Choose two ribbons for more storage
• Free Gift Wrap Included
Cloud: H: 8cm W: 14cm – Complete Height with Ribbon to top of plaque – 37cm
Oval: H: 9.5 W: 14cm – Complete Height with Ribbon to top of plaque – 38cm
Length of ribbon – APPROX 25cm


text:
Tad Cummins, the teacher accused of taking a teenage student from Tennessee to California, has waived his right to appear in court for an arraignment and pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the incident.
Cummins is charged with transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual conduct and obstruction of justice.
Court records show he entered a not guilty plea on May 26th. Cummins was set for a June 1 arraignment, but his plea filing also contains his agreement to waive the arraignment.
He was indicted on the transporting a minor and obstruction charges May 18.
The obstruction charge stems from allegations Cummins threw cell phones into the Tennessee River to impeded detection after he left Columbia, Tenn. with a 15-year-old female former student of his on March 13. He avoided detection, despite a nationwide Amber Alert for the teen, for 39 days before being located in rural Siskiyou County in Northern California.
Cummins had been a teacher at Culleoka Unit School near Columbia, Tenn. He was on suspension during an investigation into reports of inappropriate contact with the student when he allegedly borrowed his wife's car and left Columbia with the girl.


text:
Duncan McIntosh Company Inc. Magazines & Media KitsAdvertising info, sponsorship oportunities and magazine media kits by Duncan McIntosh Company Inc.
Media Company
Duncan McIntosh Company Inc.
Publisher of four boating and fishing publications and producer of in-water boat shows for bigger boats and yachts in Southern California.
The Duncan McIntosh Co. was founded in 1979 as a publishing company and producer of Southern California boat shows. Today, the company publishes two consumer boating titles, Sea Magazine and Boating World magazine; and one B2B title, Editor & Publisher, the well-respected journal that covers the rapidly changing business environment of the newspaper industry.
The company also produces The Log, Southern Californias bi-weekly boating and fishing newspaper. Since 1973, the Duncan McIntosh Co. also has produced two of the Wests largest in-the-water boat shows, The Newport Boat Show and The Lido Yacht Expo. The Duncan McIntosh Co. is based in Southern California, with regional offices in Florida, Idaho and Washington state.
Source: Duncan McIntosh Company Inc. website.


text:
Fake News:
6 Republicans Who Took Secret Payments From Clinton To Destroy Trump (All-New Wiki Leak) - Conservative Daily Post
Note all these conservative fake news sites have been shut down.
Fake news:
Obama Launches First Salvo in War on Christmas : snopes.com
The wonderful thing? When you click the link to the fake news site, you get this:
Fake news (this site has been used as a source here before by our righties)
Air Force One Crew Refusing to Fly President Obama 'Just to Play Golf' Is A Hoax
Fake news:
Trump has no path to victory.
He can't win, now way, no how.
Fake News: almost anything cited by Snopes.
Last edited by Ginger; 27th December 2016 at 07:52 AM. Reason: typo
Restaurant Staff Walks Out When Obamas Walk In : snopes.com