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To be fair and honest, which of course suggests that normally I'm not, I could write a full report on the events leading up to just getting to St Benedicts. A bit like the Hobbit films, part 1 & 2.
Part 1 – getting there.
Players missing due to a desire to go and watch a forgone conclusion (unforgiveable), a late cry off due to work commitments (partially forgivable), the Bus breaking down before we had passed Little Hulton, requiring a quick change of Vehicle (getting to be a bad habit this one), a player travelling direct in an 8th hand motor, breaking down at Rivington (more Hobbit references, sort of), being informed of a change of ground when we were on the motorway (just a post code is no good when you don't have a satnav). Then to top it all Dutty turned up.
On arriving at our new venue, Lowca ARLFC we knew it was really going to be one of those days. A sloping pitch into one corner, RL markings, ad-hoc 5m markings installed with spray paint, and don't even ask about the 15 meter markings. At least the changing facilities were far superior to others we've been to recently.
Part 2 – first half.
With Eccles playing uphill first half the game started very much as it ended. Just like Scoobie's little friend, it was a Scrappy Doo but with Eccles edging the play. Absorbing the home side's pressure, Eccles were able to march up the field and a driving maul resulted in a Greg Wilson try. Eccles then fell for the sucker punch and gave away a penalty straight after the restart to reduce the lead. St B's then kept the pressure on Eccles and recorded another penalty to take the lead. During this period Eccles were lucky to keep all 15 men on the pitch as a pull back of a shirt on a home side player could have resulted in a yellow card. The calamity of the day and location was highlighted with an Eccles player calling for a mark outside the 22, which was really a 20 metre line, and being giving it by the ref, he was clearly allowing for the missing 2 metres, only to be brought back for not playing the ball.
Eccles responded to the two penalties with intent, but with far too an open attitude. And so it was that a loose pass gave St B's the opportunity, which they took, to run in a soft try which they converted. Eccles came back again but were unable to register any more score before half time.
Half Time Score 13 – 5 to the home team.
Part 3 – second half.
The second half continued in the same vein as the first with Eccles giving their all but being unable to take control of the game and use the slope to their advantage. Eccles then gave the home team the opportunity to extend their lead with a penalty which they surprisingly missed.
With the game degenerating into a bigger mess then before, a yellow card was shown to a player from each side and Eccles continued to press. A high tackle on an Eccles player resulted in another yellow card for the home team and Eccles continued to press.
All the hard work and all the pressure exerted by Eccles was finally rewarded with a Mark Greenhalgh try to reduce the deficit to 3 points. But again very soon after the restart St B's were awarded another kickable penalty, which this time they took. With the clock rundown going into single figures Eccles tried their all to get into the St B's 22 (or should I say 20) and press for the try line. Alas it was to be one of those days you would want to remember to try and forget, as no matter how hard the lads tried they could not find the last winning score and time and the game ran out with the score standing at 16 – 10 to the home side.
Part 4 – Getting Home.
After the game it was a quick drink upstairs in the Lowca bar then onto the bus to visit St B's clubhouse, enjoy more libations, a bite to eat, the social formalities, a raffle which we couldn't even cheat in to win, then back on the bus to make a stop off in Penrith. Now the Griffalow knows the one way system of Penrith like the back of his coffee machines, however he hadn't counted on dealing with closed streets due to a Christmas Market. After taking the bus into a dead end and saying to the driver see you in 90 minutes it was off into the local hostelries. More libations, a few songs in the pub, just like the good old days, then back on the bus for the journey home.
A good day out, shame about the game, but as Eric Idle says, always look on the bright side of life. That bonus point may make all the difference in April.

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The Undertaker Vs The Big Show – House Show 10/10/2008
The last of my rare house show match reviews for Undertaker Month (still got plenty more to do at later points for my Mark Calaway Project though 🙂 ), and it's the most up to date house show footage I have access to atm. Oh, and I just found out it falls count anywhere too! Awesome!
The feud these two had in 2008/early 2009 was great. Nothing heavy when it came to the storyline, but the matches were awesome. Two big bastards trying to cave each other's faces in. Some truly epic brawls, starting at No Mercy, then a LMS match at Cyber Sunday, some awesome moments in the 2009 Royal Rumble match, and a great TV cage match on Smackdown. Oh, and a casket match at… Survivor Series was it? Best to forget THAT one lol. Will be interesting to see what they do in a falls count anywhere match, and at a house show too.
LOL at the women on the outside ready to walk to the back with Undertaker's coat before he could take off his hat and give her that too. No idea why I found that so funny. But I did. Lol.
Big Show heels it up in the most basic way by leaving the ring and refusing to come back in, which gets plenty of heat. Crowd are great, booing the fuck out of Show and chanting for The Undertaker, and one little kid screaming "chicken" at Big Show and demanding that The Undertaker "go get him" before getting bored and shouting "get on with it". WWE being PG and more Kid Friendly may not be the best thing for the product, but those little buggers can be hilarious at live shows. Shame they were just annoying at the ones I went to…
Man, 15 minutes have gone by already, and that's just been both men making their entrances, then Big Show stalling like fuck. And the crowd are STILL very much into the whole thing.
Things finally get underway when Undertaker gives the Rest in Piece signal, and Show goes to deck the Dead Man with a right hand, only to miss and take a few shows to the face himself. Unfortunately The Undertaker has control for about 4 punches before The Big Show's power comes into play, and 'Taker is bumping around and being thrown to the outside where he continues to take a beating thanks to those massive body shots from Show.
Being rammed head first into the ring post puts a stop to Show's offence for the moment, and gives Undertaker the chance to hit his signature Led Drop on the apron and some big rights and lefts of his own in the ring. He then targets the arm of Show, but being such a powerful guy, Undertaker is forced to use the ropes to help weaken the arm to set him up for Old School. Old School is reversed into a suplex, and Big Show is back in control.
Usual great selling from The Undertaker as he continues to take those big body shots, while getting a couple of hope spots in only to be cut off. Nothing much to write home about for a while with Big Show in control; he's just wearing down the Dead Man with side slams and a nerve hold. Nothing particularly exciting, but it's not boring either.
The falls count anywhere (aka Hardcore Match lol) stipulation finally comes into play when Show tries to use the ring steps against The Undertaker, only to ram himself shoulder first into them. Undertaker then uses the steps and a steel chair to even the odds before going back into the ring for a back and forth face caving session :D. These two men exchanges punches is always my favourite part of their matches.
Old School from The Undertaker fails once again, but this time Undertaker counters Big Show's counter into a DDT! And Big Show taking a DDT is always awesome considering the way he sells it and the sheer massiveness of him lol.
Speaking of massive… Chokeslam to Big Show! Only gets a 2 count though. Since the big man is too big to Tombstone, out comes a steel chair, only to be punched back into the face of the Dead man! Guess it wasn't the knockout punch though, and Undertaker kicks out at two lol. Show continues to punish Undertaker, giving him a taste of his own Chokeslam, but again only gets a 2 count. The chair comes into play again, and despite avoiding it once, Undertaker gets hit with it the second time Show swings! A really great finishing stretch for a house show match!
The Chokeslam didn't work, and neither did 2 chair shots, so it's all down to the knockout punch, which lands! Show looks confident and goes for a pin, but Undertaker was laying in wait to lock in the Hells Gate! Show taps!
Well I wasn't disappointed with this one :). They had a great series on PPV/TV around this time, and their house show matches looked to have been great as well. Plenty of punching in the face, good use of weapons and a great finishing stretch.
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It feels weird to be worried about a Star Wars movie, and yet here we are. Solo: A Star Wars Story is due in theaters in late May, and every week, it seems there's new cause for concern about the franchise's second anthology installment. From its troubled production to the story it's telling, it looks like we could be in for a train wreck of prequel trilogy proportions.
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Skip to comments.Washington National Cathedral to Remove Confederate Flags From Stained Glass Windows
Posted on 06/09/2016 2:58:02 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
he Washington National Cathedral will remove Confederate flag images from its stained glass windows that honored Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, it announced in a statement Wednesday.
The cathedral ordered a five-member task force to examine the windows in order to determine their future, the cathedral said in its news release. Though it voted unanimously to remove the Confederate flag images, the task force also decided to host a public discussion on the future of the windows to start July 17.
"The Lee-Jackson windows call the question of race and the legacy of slavery and instead of turning away from that question, the Cathedral has decided to lean into it," the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, the cathedral's canon theologian and task force member, said in the statement.
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Well he!!, the Israelites were slaves so are they going to ban anything to do with Moses too?
Wonder when the last time a presiding minister in the National Cathedral was a person who believed in the divinity of Christ.
The stained glass window was designed to promote the unity of the North and South.
Taking it down says quite the opposite.
Next up they'll remove the Crucifix because it might hurt someone's feelings.
This crap has gotten so out of hand. Push, push old guilty liberals and see how far you can take it. I just KNOW that removing those historic glass windows are going to take care of every problem we have in this country.....just like taking the Confederate Flag off of state house grounds (and just about everywhere else) is going to do the same thing. I figger by the time the glass is replaced we'll all run through fields of lillies hand in hand.....not a care in the world. That will fix it all right.......s
President Wilson is buried a few yards from that window. He's probably next to go.
Rebel born, Rebel bred.
I'll be a Rebel until I'm dead.
Responding to the cultural and financial challenges will require a leader with a long tenure a decade, perhaps more and at the age of 66, with two years remaining on my contract, I am not the person for the job ahead. - This man, Rev. Gary Hall should leave now as he lacks the Grace of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church parishioners...those beautiful people know the message of Christ and live by it. His history about the War of Northern Aggression is badly flawed also. He is a political Shepard, lacking the wisdom of a true Shepard of God.
Well, Moses kind of freed the slaves. That really isn't what Lee and Jackson had in mind wasn't it?
Commie salute from dem commie nigrassess! I is regusted!
Southern Ghosts says it all.
It will not end until history is changed:
Shame on those who allow this to happen in the name of sensitivity. Those windows should stay!!!!!!!!!
I doubt that some folks will ever find pease until every last drop of White blood is gone from the face of the planet.
I am sick of this nonsense.
It's Episcopal, right?
How is this action different from the Taliban that alters history by destroying objects? Same thought process, same dangers.
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Cor 1:18
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You do have a career plan, right?
What do you mean, "No"?
For most of us, the reality is that our careers seem to just 'happen' to us.
Careers are a little bit like a rollercoaster ride. We experience ups and downs, some huge thrills and also some scary moments along the way. But at the same time, we don't have any real control over where we are going. We feel like we're on rails, laid down by someone else. We're strapped in. We are, literally, a passenger.
While rollercoasters are designed to thrill, though, this is hardly a thrilling metaphor for a career, is it?
Imagine that you are just starting out, fresh from university with a great degree (or two), and one week into your first real job. What if someone older and (presumably) wiser than you then confronts you and informs you that, over the next two, three or four decades, you will enjoy very limited control over where you are going. You'll spend most of the time following someone else's instructions, doing just what they want, not what you want. How desperately dispiriting does that sound? Just writing it makes me feel miserable!
Sadly, for most who follow a 'traditional' career, I think this picture that I've painted is uncomfortably close to the truth. A working life which might be 'safe' on one hand, but largely devoid of autonomy or purpose on the other. Of course there will have been a few highlights – the occasional promotion, a new job here and there, pay rises. But when stacked against the unrewarding drudgery of the other 99% of the time when these great things aren't happening, the career slog really can feel like an uphill battle.
No wonder millennials are rising up against the traditional career path!
"In preparing for battle, I've always found that plans are useless but planning is essential"
The quote above, from Dwight D. Eisenhower, nicely captures the problem in front of us: how can you actually plan your career, given all the uncertainties in front of you?
The title I've chosen for this article obviously suggests that you should have a plan, but before we dive into what that could look like, take a moment to think about the following:
Look around you at the people whose careers do seem to be on the move. Who do you know who seems to be enjoying an extraordinary level of professional success? Who keeps getting promoted, or is smashing their targets, or is always being talked of a 'rising star' or top 'talent'?
Look at these people and ask yourself if they are simply lucky, or do they seem to be the architects of their own extraordinary success? In my experience, small minded or negative thinkers choose to believe that the only difference between them and much more successful colleagues is luck. People whose glass is half empty are usually cynical in the way they judge others' success.
Choose to believe in the art of the possible, however, and you might see a different story. Maybe those high fliers are soaring because they've made a purposeful decisionto fly high. Maybe they've decided that they can be better, and they're planning to get ahead. Maybe they've set themselves some outlandish personal career goals and then set off in fanatical pursuit of those them.
If you're a resolute pessimist, you'll find it easier to accept your fate and stay strapped into the rollercoaster, a passenger in your own career. If you see your career glass as half-full, however, you already have the mindset to take control and design a rewarding and thrilling professional future for yourself. The rest of this post is for you.
Where to start?
All good plans have a framework, and a career plan is no exception. My framework for effective career planning draws on a system first introduced to me over ten years ago by my most inspiring and at the same time toughest ever manager (he will rename nameless here). The system was a great tool for business planning, and it was called "VSI" – Vision, Strategy, Implementation.
This system proved very effective for me over the years, and I have since re-purposed into coaching business owners on how to grow their companies (take a look here if you are interested in the details).
With VSI, the ideal place to start is at the end.
Regular followers know that I often turn to the wisdom Stephen Covey enshrined in his classic "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" – and indeed today is no exception. Habit #2 is "Begin with the end in mind", in other words work out where you want to end up, and then work back from there. Decide on your final destination first, as only when you know where you are going can you begin to set off in the right direction. Set off with no concrete destination in mind, and you are sure to wander around ineffectively.
So what does this mean in the context of a career plan? Is this just another way to ask that standard interview question: "Where do you see yourself in five years?". Definitely NOT. When asked that question in an interview you obviously have to tailor the answer to impress the interviewer (I show how to do that in this article here).
But when you ask this question to impress yourself, force yourself to think BIG. Think as far out as possible as you dare – ten years out, twenty years out or even more if you can (and if you don't plan to be retired before then!). The point of looking far out is to untether your envisioning process from today's reality. If you only look six months out, it's obviously tough to imagine a future much different from today. Only by looking far over the horizon do you free yourself up to consider what's really possible.
Once you have chosen a suitably distant time frame, start to add some flesh to the bones. What would seem like the pinnacle of a career for you? Owning your own company, or high up the ladder in someone else's company, perhaps. Whatever your current function, there will be a C-suite or management team position representing high responsibility within your chosen field of expertise.
Add even more detail. Where would be your dream location to work? One of the big commercial cities of the world, or somewhere a little offbeat? What would you like to have achieved by then? Scribble down some ideas and see what comes out.
If you're finding it difficult to paint a detailed picture of your perfect career destination – and it's not always easy – find a close friend and try the exercise together, helping each other along. Brainstorming with an encouraging partner can yield some great insights.
Don't get hung up on the idea that your super long range plan might not be right for you in a year or two. Think back to Eisenhower's advice: it's the planning that counts, more than the actual plan. Plans can change, and are there to be adapted. As your vision of a wonderful career is shaped by time and experience, adapt the plan. It's that simple.
The real value of a vision – your vision – here is just that it is far better than no vision at all. For all those days when progress is tough and work seems dispiriting, your vision is there to encourage you to push on through the tough times. Focusing on good times ahead makes the bad times today more bearable.
OK, you have a vision, what next?
Now we zoom back to the present, and identify a clear near-term strategy which will definitely take you in the right direction, something you can focus on executing over the next six to twelve months.
If things are going well in your current organisation, the focus is most likely on your next promotion. Discuss this with your manager and agree a plan.
Ask "What do I have to do to put myself in the frame for promotion as fast as possible?". If the closest chance is a couple of years out, discuss milestones that will show that you are on track over the next six to twelve months.
Maybe you need to improve your internal profile. Maybe your reputation needs to be polished up somewhat. Seek feedback and follow through with actions. Build relationships with those people who can vouch for your qualities and contribution when promotions come up. This is how you take pro-active control of your destiny.
Who out there in your organisation thinks poorly of you? Be honest to yourself, and then evaluate how to improve their perception of you. I had to do this quite a bit in my career. It requires you to put your ego to one side and accept that you probably aren't as good as you think you are.
What if you're short of some skills that are necessary to progress to the next level? Well, put your hand up and ask for training. You need to take the initiative here – so go and ask HR for guidance. Again, I did this when I was promoted to running a large team – I asked to go on a management training course and I did.
Don't forget: while others are there to help if asked, the only person really looking out for your career is you.
What if things aren't going so well in your current organisation? What if the ship is sinking amid poor leadership and a toxic culture? The answer, of course, is to get off that ship as quickly as possible and get on one that is heading in a better direction.
Easier said than done? Yes. Possible to achieve if you invest the time and effort into planning a career move? Yes.
I worked with a client earlier this year who was deeply frustrated with her current employer. We worked together on a plan of attack, she executed it brilliantly and within no time had an offer from a much better firm in her hands.
Remember, this is all about planning, taking charge and not accepting the status quo. Plans can change as circumstances change. Roll with the punches, as they say in boxing.
Planning is a discipline, and requires a commitment to keep at it. Set aside time in your schedule at least every month to review your plans, and fine tune them as necessary. Are you on track? What haven't you done which is necessary to moving forward?
If you do this well, planning will be come a habit, and, like all habits, the more you practice it, the better you'll become and the more naturally it will become part of your routine.
Finally, remember this: the alternative to planning is not planning, and, when it comes to something as critically important as your career, that is no plan at all.


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Game Of Thrones Series One 6 Ned Stark Figure by Funko New
Calling ALL GAME OF THRONES FANS!!!
Above is a stock photo.
Here is a hard to find Ned Stark Funko collectible.
This listing is for one NEW IN BOX:
Game Of Thrones
Legacy Collection
Series One 6
Ned Stark
Action Figure by Funko New In Box
Box may have minor shelf wear as sold by Funko.
These figures as sold new by Funko have minor scuff marks and uneven paint.
Colors of figure you receive may vary from that shown as dye lots vary.
Products may contain sharp points, small parts, choking hazards, and other elements not suitable for children under 18. NOT A TOY!
Released February 2014
Eddard Stark, popularly known as Ned, is a major character in the first season of the hit HBO TV Series Game Of Thrones. He is played by starring cast member Sean Bean, and debuts in the series premiere. He will reappear in the sixth season, in flashbacks, played by Sebastian Croft and Luke Roberts. Eddard is the head of House Stark, the Lord of Winterfell, Lord Paramount and Warden of the North, and Hand of the King to Robert I Baratheon. He is the older brother of Benjen Stark, father of Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran and Rickon by his wife, Catelyn Tully, and to Jon Snow, his bastard son by an unknown mother. He is a dedicated husband and father, a loyal friend and an honorable lord.
Ned Stark gets his own 6-inch Funko action figure with over 20 points of articulation based on the Sean Bean portayal! The Game of Thrones Ned Stark Legacy Collection Action Figure is amongst the first wave of figures from Funko based on characters from George R. R. Martin and HBO's hit TV series Game of Thrones.
Keep this man of honor on your desk to show everyone who the biggest Game of Thrones fan is. Eddard, or Ned, Stark is shown in his traditional wardrobe of a blue undershirt and leather vest, complete with the pin of the Hand of the King. Ned comes with two swords as accessories. Keep this man of honor on your desk to show everyone that you are the biggest Game of Thrones fan.
Product Details:
- Add some fun to your décor with the Funko Ned Stark Figure
- Ned Stark rendered in Funko style
- 20 points of articulation
- Makes a great gift, collector's item, or desk display (or all three!)
- Suitable for adults - Not for children
- Measures about 6" H and 3" W maximum dimensions
- Made In China
This listing is for only one Game Of Thrones Series One Figure - the #6 Ned Stark only!
Above is a stock photo.
This Ned Stark Funko collectible makes a great gift for yourself or someone you know.
Buy one to give as a gift as well. To avoid disappointment,
Please be sure to read this listing carefully, thoroughly and completely and to ask questions before buying so you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
This listing includes free shipping to USA by USPS First Class Mail with delivery confirmation.


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Three Bees, One Flower...
If you look really closely you will see three big fuzzy bees! Never in my life have I seen this many of the big fuzzy bees in one place! This wasn't all of them though, there were tons just devouring these "flowers" which I am told could actually be "pretty weeds". They make my front yard look amazing with the purple, white and yellow, they are just so tall!
I was under the impression that the big fuzzy bees could not sting. Imagine that, 28 years old and for this long I always thought these guys were too fat to sting (no, I am not lying). As it turns out, apparently they can sting and if I had of known that before I started taking these pictures, I probably would have ran away screaming as I do any other time I see a bee. Luckily these guys were much too busy drinking their pollen (or as it looked to me, humping the flowers).
I've never been stung by a bee...ever. I think that's why I'm so afraid of them, because I just don't know what it feels like, and that scares me. Kind of like having a baby, I actually don't really know what that feels like even though I have one. I was higher than a freakin kite *ahem* anywayyyyy....things that I have never experienced before scare me. Bees are scary.
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We have prepared a selection of sweet wines that we would love to share with you for after dinner delights and to be enjoyed with desserts. This is very traditional in Spain and very important for our culture. These are unique wines that have been crafted to be especially sweet. Some are new, some crafted from overripe grapes, some from new and unique fermentations and macerations, and all elegant, flavorful, and silky.
Sweet red wine, varietal Mataró from Alella, macerated for 6 months and aged for 2 months in French oak barrels.
Sweet white wine from Rueda. Sauvignon Blanc aged for 5 months on its lees.
Sweet white wine from Navarra, made from overripe Moscate de Grano Menudo.


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From the Living Planet Report 2012:
Biodiversity continues to show a downward trend, especially in tropical areas and freshwater habitats.
• Across the globe, vertebrate populations were on average one-third smaller in 2008 than they were in 1970.
• Freshwater species declined more than for any other biome—37 percent between 1970 and 2008.
• Freshwater species in the tropics declined by a much greater extent—70 percent. This is greater than any species decline measured on land or in our oceans.
Learn more about this with WWF's Living Planet Report 2012


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- Calories 248
- Fat 6.4g
- Satfat 1.6g
- Protein 34.2g
- Carbohydrate 11.3g
- Cholesterol 80mg
- Iron 1.0mg
- Sodium 354mg
- Caloriesfromfat 24%
- Fiber 0.2g
- Calcium 68mg
Honey-Glazed Salmon
Oxmoor House
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Combine first 7 ingredients, and stir well with a whisk.
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Place fillets on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with honey mixture; cook 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting frequently with honey mixture.
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Swinburne Student Life presents: Swinburne Talks
Location:Hawthorn Campus (Atrium)
Like TED Talks, but better. Swinburne, staff, students, and alumni talk about interesting stuff. Bring a picnic and have a great time!
Event details
What is Swinburne Talks? Swinburne Talks is a showcase for the Swinburne community to present great ideas that could cover a range of topics in under 20 minutes.
Like TED Talks, but better. Swinburne, staff, students, and alumni talk about interesting stuff.
The event provides an opportunity for students and staff to gain an insight on exciting ideas and stories told by inspiring and influential people.
The following speakers will be speaking on:
Nathan Loutit, "Those who have been bold enough to ask 'why' and then pursue the alternative"
An ambitious, energetic and driven individual, using industrial design in conjunction with a passion for business to deliver creative and unique products and experiences.
Nathan Loutit studied Industrial Design at Swinburne University of Technology. During his final year Nathan started his first business which he went on to run for 8 years. During that time he worked on countless projects delivering leading edge product design solutions linked closely to the Melbourne manufacturing sector. Whilst operating his business, Nathan was asked to join the Centre for Design Innovation to build an R&D team, focusing on bridging the gap between the University and the private sector. Nathan is now the Project Manager and Senior Industrial Designer for the Centre of Design Innovation.
Leon Sterling "Emotional intelligence on technology"
Professor Leon Sterling
Leon Sterling received a BSc(Hons) from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the Australian National University. He has worked at universities in the UK, Israel, the US, and Australia. His teaching and research specialties are software engineering, artificial intelligence, and logic programming. Leon was employed at the University of Melbourne for 15 years in a range of roles, including Professor of Software Innovation and Engineering and Director of e-Research. He served at Swinburne University of Technology as Dean of Information and Communication Technologies from 2010-2013 and as Vice Chancellor (Digital Frontiers) from 2014-2015. He has served as President of the Australian Council of Deans of ICT. He is a technical advisor to several startup companies.
Michelle Noon "Chalk Circle-themed around gender"
Swinburne PhD candidate Michelle Noon co-founded Chalk Circle, a gender literacy foundation, and runs her own consultancy business. Despite having a lot on her plate, each project is linked by a common theme – gender.
Project Altitude "Student-led youth organisation"
Project Altitude is a youth-run organisation that aims to educate and equip students with proven methods of maintaining mental wellness. Presenting academically proven techniques to increase the overall wellness of students all around Australia.
Our goal is to help students thrive. In managing schooling, work and extra-curricular activities we know sometimes time can get a little tight, so we provide workshops that deliver comprehensive tips that can be implemented anywhere at anytime. We recognise there is a large gap in time and knowledge between graduating high school and becoming a qualified phycologist, so we've decided to provide you with the best of both worlds.
The sessions are presented by energetic young facilitators who have a passion for mental wellness, yet overseen by a qualified health professional to ensure no questions go unanswered or rocks unturned. The result? An engaging and energetic session that delivers critical content on managing mental health and ways to thrive in all areas of life.
This is a FREE event
Please register your attendance for catering purposes.
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This character was a poor yet ambitious priest of the small French village of Rennes-le-Chateau, located in the area of Lanquedoc.
This is the name on which a dynasty name was based.
Saint Bernard
This character was a Cistercian monk who joined the order in 1112 and built the Abbey de Clairvaux.
Bertrand de Blanchefort
This character was grand master of the Knights Templar from 1153 to 1170.
Dagobert II
This character was the last documented member of the Merovingian Dynasty.
Guillem de Gellone
This character was believed by the authors to be a descendant of Dagobert.
Godfroi de Bouillon
This character was the man that inaugurated the Crusades.
Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, or The Magdalene
This character was believed to be a prostitute who Jesus reformed.
This character was purported to be the Son of God.
Pierre Plantard de Saint-Clair
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By July of 2015, Google will be requiring the move to its new feature called Adwords Upgraded URLs. These URLs are a simpler way to manage tracking details at the account and ad group levels using Final Landing Page URLs and Tracking Template Parameters. The Final URL takes customers to the landing page and the Tracking Template contains tracking information with separate fields for distinct parts of the URL. Final URLs can include redirects, but their domains need to match the domain of the display URL.
The change also allows for the creation of up to three custom ValueTrack parameters in Ad URL Options (advanced). The key benefit to the Upgraded URLs is that any time information in the URLs adjusts, the ads will not reset. Using shared tracking templates allows ads to keep running as modifications occur (as opposed to resetting all ad stats and needing approval).
How does this change benefit Mongoose tracking?
Going live with Mongoose tracking is even easier than before. Now implementation and URL adjusts occur quickly without disturbing currently running ads. Any modifications to parameters on the URL are easier to make than before.
Do Mongoose clients need to make any changes to their call tracking to go live with Upgraded URLs?
If no modifications are made to the Destination URL by July 2015, Google will take the existing Destination URL and copy it over to the Final URL to keep tracking seamless. The full URL can be entered into the Final URL text area, or Ad URL Options can be used.
Switching to the Upgraded URLs is a simple process. Clients can create custom ValueTrack parameters for some of the Mongoose parameters. In the example below, I have created a ValueTrack parameter to easily assign a value for mm_campaign and utm_campaign (URL parameters for an AccuTrack Session campaign).
You can name the custom ValueTrack parameters whatever you'd like according to Google as long as you use a leading underscore in your tracking template when referencing them. In the screenshot below, I provided an example where I created my own two ValueTrack parameters {_code} and {_name}. I entered the parameter names in the Custom Parameter section and entered their values.
Imagine "99999999999999999999999999999999" as your 32 character Mongoose Campaign Code and "Test" as your Adwords campaign name. I then entered a tracking template of:
{lpurl} is the landing page URL. You can see I tagged my two new ValueTrack parameters within the URL. When someone navigates to the page,
Google will automatically replace {_code} with "99999999999999999999999999999999" and {_name} as "Test"
Note that {keyword} is a standard ValueTrack parameter and will replace with the Google value.
Here is more information on the Adwords Upgraded URLs:


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Here's my date night outfit from last night- I went for something casual but also a little sexy. I think a perfect way to dress up a casual outfit is by adding some heels or a cute hand bag. You guys won't even believe how much I love these nude heels!
They make your legs look longer & the best part, they were only $39.99! (*faint*)
As you can see I'm not that big on jewellery (Probably because I'm too lazy to put anything on :p) - but I always have to wear a watch and a ring on each finger!
Coat- H&M / Top- F21 / Jeans- American Eagle / Heels- Aldo / Watch- Michael Kors / Purse- LV Speedy 35
Have a Fabulous & Lazy Sunday! (I know I will!)


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Does this sound like you? Hi,Welcome to The Education Sea. A few years ago, I found myself in your exact same shoes. I was looking for credits to renew my teaching license and was frustrated by the lack of PD opportunities available specifically for Art Teachers.
This got me thinking… what Art Teachers really deserve is a place where they can take classes online, earn graduate credit, take electives towards a Master's degree, renew their teaching license, and more… all with classes that are actually relevant to their classroom! Better yet, what if they could do this from the comfort of home?
Introducing AOE Classes. AOE Classes are a first-of-a-kind series of online classes designed just for Art Teachers. AOE Classes are fun, interesting, relevant, and flexible to your schedule. The best part is that you get to interact and learn with other Art Teachers from across the world while earning credit from the comfort of home. PD in your PJ's!!!
If you have any questions as you read through this page, firstname.lastname@example.com, and we'll help you with any details you need.
See you in class!
Available Classes
AOE offers a wide variety of online classes for Art Teachers – designed by Art Teachers. This means that you take an AOE Class you're not getting the same old professional development your district puts on, or even classes you'd get through a general Master's program.
Instead you'll be getting top-notch Ridiculously Relevant™ course material that you can apply directly to your classroom. These classes are highly engaging, fun, educational, and best of all, you can complete them in your spare time at night or on the weekends.
Course Schedules
Due to overwhelming demand, classes may fill early – so please register as soon as possible. If you'd like to take an AOE Class this Summer or Fall, please register and pay no later than the 1st day of the month your class takes place. July classes: registration and payment due July 1. August classes: registration and payment due August 1.
Price & Earning Graduate Credit
The Education Sea is pleased to be partnering with Morningside College a highly accredited and nationally recognized institution for quality professional development opportunities. Moriningside provides top-tier degree-level accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This means that your AOE credits can be used for license renewal, salary advancement, or confidently transferred to a graduate degree program (it's always best to check with your program to ensure transfer-ability) of your choice.
Virtually all school districts and universities accept credit from The Education Sea through our partnership with Morningside College. We have not found one yet that doesn't. This is because Morningside is HLC accredited. It is highly recommended though, that you check with your district or state first. Graduate credits are usually universally accepted for license certification and pay scale advances. We started at the highest level to make sure credits will work for you.Visit the AOE/Morningside Partner Page for more information on our educational partnership. The course code we use for all of our classes is EDEX500. This designates the level of credit. You may need this when filling out pre-approval forms.
So, what does it cost? Our online classes for Art Teachers are VERY reasonably priced. Even though we're providing you with far more interesting and relevant classes than what you're used to, the price is the same or less than most other institutions out there.
Our graduate level courses (with accreditation through Morningside College) are $250 per credit. If you're taking the class for your own learning or don't need graduate credit, but instead need PD hours or PD Points, courses are only $100 per "credit." During the 'buy' phase of our three step sign-up process, you'll have the option to select 'credit' or 'no credit' in the AOE Store.
Top 10 Reasons to Take an AOE Class:
1) They're Ridiculously Relevant™ - AOE Classes were designed specifically for art teachers – by art teachers. This means that you take an AOE Class you're not getting the same old generic professional development designed for classroom teachers… you'll be getting top-notch Ridiculously Relevant™ course material that you can apply directly to your classroom.
2) You Can Earn Graduate Credit - The Education Sea is proud to work with Moriningside College to provide you with fully-transferrable and fully-accredited courses. Thanks to this partnership, AOE courses are accepted at almost every higher education institution and local school district.
3) They're Convenient - Being an Art Teacher is hard, and time consuming. Add to that being a mom, a dad, or just a busy person… you don't need any extra hassle. AOE classes are flexible to your schedule, and because all of our classes are online, there's no worrying about traveling or hiring a babysitter!
4) Instructor Feedback - If you've taken online classes before, you might be accustomed to waiting days or even weeks to get a response from your instructor. At AOE, we put tremendous value on instructor feedback and participation in the class. You're here to learn, we're here to make that learning as smooth and successful as possible.
5) Meaningful Connections - Because AOE classes are designed for art teachers, when you take a class through AOE, you know your fellow participants are like-minded individuals from across the country. Art teachers in similar districts, with similar classrooms, living through similar struggles and triumphs. Much of what you learn, you'll learn from each other.
6) True Time Flexibility - Take control of your professional development hours. Learn at your own pace. You're busy, and we know it. That's why AOE class assignments are all provided at the beginning of the course – so you have the flexibility to work ahead or finish up on the weekends.
7) Easy To Work With - All AOE Classes take place in the AOE Community. This community is a great place to meet, share photos and videos from your classroom, discuss the latest art education trends, but more importantly – serves as a fantastic platform for discussion-based classes. Classrooms in the community are secure and available only to paid class participants.
8) Payment is Easy - If you have a credit-card, you're only about 5 minutes away from being done with the sign-up process! Now that's slick. Just follow the simple sign-up process, pay through our online store, and you're good to go. We even make it easy for your school district, board of education, or PTO to pay for your professional development on your behalf.
9) It's Not Too Good to be True - The Education Sea was born out of Jessica's desire to simplify her own Professional Development process. The lack of options available to art teachers was frustrating, so she set out to solve the problem herself! It may seem to good to be true, but yes AOE is a legitimate company, with hundreds of satisfied customers.
10) Classes So Good… They're Addicting - Who would have thought that taking an online class could be addicting?! This is what class participants regularly say… that they get so excited to check back and see if their post has received comments or what strategies other Art Teachers from around the world are trying! Expect to build relationships and discover things you probably didn't even know about yourself!
Don't take my word for it… AOE Classes get rave reviews from our past class participants. We're extremely proud of the feedback we receive and for the overwhelming number of return customers. Here are just a few of the most recent comments we've gotten!
Still have a few questions? The answers you seek should be below… if they aren't, contact us at 515.650.3198 or email@example.com, and we'll help you with any details you need.
What can AOE Classes offer me?
How do I Sign Up?
What is an Online Class like? How is the material presented?
What is the time commitment?
What type of graduate credits does Morningside offer?
How are the Courses Graded?
Can credits earned from your courses be used for either continuing education credits towards relicensure or towards a lane change (salary advancement) in my school district?
Will these classes be accepted through my graduate program?
How do I obtain my transcripts?
If I or my school district would like more information about AOE Classes, what should I do?
Who can I contact regarding AOE Classes through Morningside College?
My school district, board of education, or PTO wants to pay for my AOE Class. What do I do?
1) The best option is to have your organization make a direct payment via Credit Cart through the normal sign-up process, which you can find here: www.education-sea.com/classes/sign-up. On the first step (Register), you'll fill out one registration form for each class participant. Whether there's 1 participant or 5, you can have each participant fill out the form on their own, or designate one single person to fill it out for each participant. Then, on the next step (Pay), have a representative of the organization make one large payment that covers each course for all 5 participants at once. When checking out of the AOE Store, just select the desired class, and choose a 'quantity' corresponding to the number of participants. (ex. If you have 5 people taking "Assessment in Art Education" simply add Assessment to your 'cart' then choose the quantity of '5′ before checking out. Add additional course/quantities as necessary).
2) If your organization does not have a credit card, (most organizations do, it might just take a quick phone call to find out) the second best option is to pay for the class yourself, then secure reimbursement through your organization. Since you'll be handling the reimbursement, all you need to do to sign-up is to go through the normal process which you can find here: www.education-sea.com/classes/sign-up
3) If your organization doesn't have a credit card and is unwilling to do individual reimbursements (for some organizations, they'd prefer to just make one large payment on your behalf) you'll have pay via standard PO/Biilling-Process. This process takes longer for all parties involved, but it works if necessary! First, email The Education Sea at email@example.com. Include in your email the list of class participants, their email addresses, with the corresponding classes they want to take, along with the dates they want to take the class (make sure it aligns with the course schedule on www.education-sea.com/classes), and the address, name, contact-info. of the party you'd like to be billed – such as your Board of Education, school district, etc. Upon receipt of the email, we will draft a invoice, and forward it on to the billing party you specified. After the check has been cut and the invoice has been paid (which must be complete before the start-date of the class), then you will be officially enrolled.
Can I take an AOE Class even though I don't live in the U.S.?
It's time…
Don't hesitate any longer. It's time you enjoyed some Professional Development designed just for you. It's time you demanded more from your PD and took the opportunity to interact and learn from Art Teachers all over the world. All it takes is a few minutes to sign-up… classes start on the first of every month! Sign-up now to reserve your spot!


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There is something thrilling about going to secret bars
making the booking, dressing up, finding it and ordering a not so ordinary drink. Here's where to get the world's best secret thrills!
You may have heard about the concept of secret bars and speakeasies. You must make a reservation (sometimes ages before!), there's no sign, and when you knock you have to give your name or a code word to be let in. They typically serve cocktails and more expensive beer types, and some are known to mix cocktails to order – just tell them what flavours you like and a magical concoction will appear.
You may not have heard where this concept came from, other than it being a seemingly easy marketing trick. In the Prohibition era in the US, in the 20s, alcohol was illegal and so illicit bars started opening up, called speakeasies (you had to talk quietly about them), blind pigs or blind tigers (which circumvented the law by having an act with a free drink for customers). They were very profitable and flourished despite numerous raids and would often serve cheap cocktails made with moonshine (locally brewed alcohol) and something sweet to mask the taste of the moonshine. And obviously you had to be "in the know" to know the location and how to get in.
Nowadays this concept is retro and is making its comeback, with venues popping up all over the world. Cool cities have cool bars, and so we've done some research and found the best of the best in the trendiest cities, so that next time you're in any of these places you have your night sorted.
Callooh Callay – A beautiful Lewis Carroll themed-bar with an amazing list of cocktails that will make you want to come back regularly, that actually consists of three secret bars. The first is a small seemingly normal bar, the second is reached through a wardrobe, and the third requires a passcode.
Ladies and Gents – The entrance to the bar is hidden in what seems like a public toilet. Most cocktails are made with their own distilled liquors that include gin and whiskey.
Kench & Bibesy – Seemingly an industrial restaurant, the downstairs moveable brick wall opens to a dark bar with a limited but impressive selection of cocktails. They also do seasonal small plates.
Bart's – Hidden in an apartment building in Chelsea this is a very popular spot, so make sure to get your reservations in on time. The drinks are good and some are strange (there's one with Stilton in it…) and there is a small garden with shisha.
The King of Ladies Man – Set inside the slick Breakfast Club, this is a 1970s styled bar with drinks from the same era, done well.
The Butcher – Have a trendy burger and then when the night gets going, head through the kitchen to the secret speakeasy. You need a password to get in, but it's worth a little hassle. Creative cocktails and friendly bartenders (unheard of in the Netherlands) make for a wonderful evening.
Le Syndicat – Find the clean spot on a dirty graffiti covered to open this secret bar. Complex cocktails await in an intimate atmosphere.
Moonshiner – Hidden inside a pizza place is a book and prohibition themed speakeasy that serves great gins and cheese.
Buck and Breck – There are endless waiting lists so book well ahead if you're headed this way. The bar is behind a rundown façade, inside it is all German clean minimalism. The cocktails are created based on your likes so be ready with some ideas!
Green Door – This is more a kitsch kind of secret bar with cozy corners and atmospheric lighting. It's a bit out of the way but also a lot more local and less hipster, so if you're looking for something a little more low key this is a good bet.
Museum Bar HR Giger – Hidden in a tiny village in Switzerland this is a bit of a trip to get to. But if you are into cavernous skeleton-vaulted spaces (the designer designed the set for Alien…) and don't mind stunning views all around then this is worth a little de-tour. And of course you can eat gruyere cheese.
Hong Kong
Foxglove – You'll need some Sherlock Holmes skills to master this one – finding the right umbrella handle to open the door to the bar, and then finding which cocktails will make your evening magical.
28 HongKong Street – This modern bar is found in Chinatown and hidden by curtains. Don't bother showing up without a reservation and don't skip the buttermilk fried chicken.
The Baxter Inn – This secret bar is in a basement in Sydney's Central Business District. Don't let the door fool you, inside is a luxurious bar with an impressive selection of whiskeys. No reservations for a change!
The Croft Institute – Why is it that so many speakeasies are in Chinatowns? It's hidden in a small alley (where else?), and looks like laboratory rather than a bar downstairs, while upstairs looks like a gym. Your cocktail will come in a syringe. Of course.
New York
PDT – Short for Please Don't Tell, the only way into this bar is through a phone booth at a hot dog place. And of course in addition to the wonderful cocktails, enjoy some old fashioned simple hot dogs.
Raines Law Room – Raines Law was the law that first made alcohol illegal, even before Prohibition. You need a booking to get through the unmarked door, and ordering is done with a pulley system. And then you get customized mind-blowing cocktails.
The Back Room – Another rare authentic speakeasy that actually operated during Prohibition. Only discoverable through finding a sign that refers to a toy company, this cozy bar still serves drinks Prohibition style: in tea cups and in paper bags.
Bathtub Gin – Bathtub looks like a coffee shop but once you find the secret entrance you enter the Prohibition era in all its glory. They serve small plates so no worry if you haven't had dinner yet.
The Gibson – Make a reservation and be hipster to get in. The cocktail list seems short but in fact the bartenders have a lot more up their sleeve so don't be afraid to ask.
Los Angeles
Blue Room – This bar is found behind a bookcase on the fourth floor of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. A real speakeasy from 1912, it has seen a few celebrities and is stacked with memorabilia and photos. Unfortunately, it's members only, so you need to find a member friend first.
No Vacancy – To get inside involves a house, a bed, doors and more. Walk in to great cocktails and shows which are, well, fiery.
Lock & Key – Once you have found the entrance, you will need to find the right doorknob that opens the door to the bar. They are known for their negronis!
Blind Barber – Fronting as a barber shop, the back is a wood-panelled atmospheric bar. They also do gourmet sliders so come hungry as well as thirsty.
San Fransisco
Local Edition – Hidden in a basement, this bar has a newspaper theme. Lots of typewriters. They also have a theater for movies, and on movie nights the drinks will be customized to the movie theme.
Ipswitch – Ipswitch is the super secret bar inside Bourbon and Branch. On top of to The Library, Wilson & Wilson and Russell's room, the other 3 secret bars at B&B, Ipswitch takes climbing through a trap door and a lot of convincing the staff to get in to.
The Gotham Club – Behind the scoreboards at the AT&T Stadium is a member only bar. It's fun with arcade games, ice cubes in the shape of baseballs and bowling. Now all you need to do is find someone who is a member to take you.
San Diego
Noble Experiment – Push the kegs near the bathroom at Neighborhood restaurant for the door to Noble to open up. Inside you will find skulls. Lots of them. And lots of cocktails, thank god.
Room 13 – Tucked in an alleyway in a hotel you need a password and a membership to get in. Unless you happen to be staying at the hotel, in which case you'll get to enjoy this bar as well. Note there is a dress code!
Fifth Province – This is a speakeasy pointing to Irish heritage. Drink Guinness and do a little riverdance at this traditional Irish pub.
Williams & Graham – This is the bar you were all hoping exists. You go into what looks like a bookstore, and on the boozy book shelf you pull the right book to open the door to the bar. An extensive range of cocktails, we wouldn't expect anything less, will keep you busy throughout the night.
Fiume – The entrance is at Ethopian restaurant Abyssinia. Take the stairs and find yourself at Fiume, which feels more like a living room than a bar. Lots of craft beers and whiskeys but at reasonable prices, something we're not used to from secret bars!
Mexico City
Jules Basement – This is not a prohibition style bar. Think minimalist with skulls and live jazz.
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Cancer refers to a disease in which abnormal cells grow without control, invade surrounding tissues and ultimately spread to other organs throughout the body. Caring for dogs (pets) diagnosed with cancer require's a well trained and dedicated veterinary who understands both the medical and emotional aspect of cancer but also a informed pet owner who actively participates in the treatment process.
There are many types of cancer. Besides treating the cancer, an important aspect of managing cancer includes pain control and nutrition. It is important that pets with cancer are provided with pain medication to relieve discomfort caused by both the disease as well as by the treatments, and are fed diets specifically designed to support a cancer patient(pet).
I had a yellow labrador retriever who was diagnosed with mass tumor cell cancer. She originally had a growth on her hind leg pawl that grew from 0 to 100 in two weeks flat. Our vet removed it, sent it off to a lab for testing and it came back positive for cancer cells. The vet wanted us to take a wait and see attitude to see what would come of it. Two months later I noticed bumps all around her neck. We went back to the Vet so he could take a sample, it came back the same cancer cells. Treatment options were Chemo or a small dose of prednisone. At this time she was 12 years old. My wife and I made the painful decision not to go with the chemo therapy and keep her on prednisone because of her age. Three months latter, a week shy of her 13th birthday, she lost her battle to cancer. People with older pets need to be vigilant about anything unusual about there pets. Such as new bumps on their bodies. Even if your pet is diagnosed with cancer for which there is no effective treatment, enrolling your pet in a veterinary clinical trail may provide you with an option to try new therapies.
Cancer can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumors normally remain localized to one area and do not invade surrounding tissues or organs. They are not usually dangerous but can cause serious problems once their size begins to push on surrounding tissues.
In contrast, malignant tumors contain cells that have the ability to invade neighboring tissues and to spread to distant organs thru the blood stream, a process known as metastasis.
The treatment is often available at decreased or no cost to you and even if your pet does not respond to the new therapy, its participation will help scientists develop better and more successful cancer treatments in the future. To find more information about veterinary oncology and cancer in pets,pleas visit the Pet cancer center. Also visit the link pet cancer for treatment options.


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According to the manufacturer, Bostitch standard staples are the correct staples for the B440 stapler.
The RPD11830700 - Fine Wire Staples are 1/4" Leg staples. As we don't stock the Arrow staples, we're not able to do a direct comparison, but we can tell you about the RPD11830700 - Fine Wire Staples and hopefully you can compare the two. These are 1/4" Light Duty staples, ideal for fabric, labeling, decorating, repairs and more. They fit a staple gun.
Yes, the SWI50050 Staple Cartridge works with the following stapler models: Swingline® 690e, 520e, 5000 Series, 790, Zephyr, Electric Saddle Stapler.
According to the manufacturer, the S.F. 15 staples are no longer manufactured and they recommend using the S.F. 4 staples as the best replacement. However, the manufacturer did mention you may experience some jamming with these staples and they may not work as smoothly as the S.F. 15's, but they are the best replacement for the discontinued S.F. 15's.
This is a great question and I am more than happy to explain what is happening. AbilityOne is our nation's largest employer of blind and disabled people in the USA. They will import massive amounts of the physical staples, clips and clamps. Then the AbilityOne employees will package the staples that were originally made in China. Legally they have to post that original product was made in China, but the actual packaging that holds the product is made here in the USA.
I know it is a little confusing, but you should know that by choosing any AbilityOne product you are supporting our nation's blind and disabled population. They are not trying to be deceptive and this is a common practice for AbilityOne to help keep the cost lower for staples, clips and clamps. At the same time supporting people who would otherwise find it hard to support themselves and their families.
You'll find staples for all stapler styles at the best price online at On Time Supplies. We offer wholesale bulk pricing discounts on a large selection of staples, from PaperPro heavy-duty staples to Swingline cartridge staples. Take advantage of bulk pricing and fast shipping from On Time Supplies to keep a good supply of staples in your office. If you need more information on the supplies featured at On Time Supplies, or on GSA pricing, call us toll free at 1-866-501-6055. We're happy to answer any supply questions.


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Published on : Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Beginning tonight, an extensive list of maintenance, cleaning and repair work will be performed on the line, between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park, as part of MTA New York City Transit's FASTRACK program. This FASTRACK work incorporates various elements of the ongoing Subway Action Plan that is addressing the key drivers of incidents causing delays in the system including signals, track and power issues as well as water-related damage and corrosion. FASTRACK on the Brighton line in Brooklyn will be performed for four consecutive weeknights, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on September 11-15 and again on September 18-22.
During this seven-hour period, an army of maintenance workers will take advantage of train-free access to the tracks to perform dozens of tasks that are vital to providing safe and reliable train service. These tasks include the repair and replacement of track, third rail, electrical and signal components, debris removal from tracks and under or around the third rail, and the repair of tunnel infrastructure. This work is aligned with the NYC Subway Action Plan to deliver improvements for riders. The Subway Action Plan focuses on a better customer experience through increased reliability and capacity, enhanced stations and safety, and clear and accurate communication. The Action Plan attacks the key drivers of 79% of the major incidents causing delays in the system and strategically targets additional personnel and equipment to focus on the critical components of the system that have the highest incidence of failure.
MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota said, "The NYC Subway Action Plan marks the beginning of a new chapter for the MTA and provides an opportunity to stabilize and improve the system while integrating its components into successful programs that are already in place like FASTRACK. Wynton Habersham, Senior Vice President for the Department of Subways, said, "FASTRACK enables workers to do more in less time because it effectively allows us to consolidate maintenance forces in a concentrated area and perform proactive maintenance."
Subway Action Plan components in this FASTRACK include:
During this FASTRACK, late night and overnight trains will not run between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park. Service will operate in two sections, between 96 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Prospect Park. Free shuttle buses will provide alternate service, stopping at the 7 Av station. Manhattan-bound and Coney Island-bound customers can transfer for train service at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park, or take the or trains to and from Coney Island-Stillwell Av. trains will bypass DeKalb Av in both directions between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Brighton Beach-bound service will end early each weeknight, with downtown trains terminating at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr after 10:00 p.m.
FASTRACK has been designed around the careful determination that there is adequate alternate means of transportation, including enhanced services along some bus lines during work periods. Alternative transportation options will be detailed in announcements and posters on trains, in stations and on selected buses.
Our next FASTRACK overnight closure will be on the lines for two consecutive weeks from October 16-20 and October 23-27, between 34 St-Penn Station and South Ferry in Lower Manhattan, and Atlantic Av- Barclays Ctr in Brooklyn.
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I've been putting this off long enough. Update time for whatever readers are here:
I may as well make it official, Stone Burners in on an indefinite hiatus. I have no idea for how long. Every time I had free time for the past 6 months, I thought I would have an actual chapter for you all to read, and every time I realize I've basically written myself into a corner this latest arc that I don't know how to break out of.
As for whats next, same answer: no fucking clue! I've been thinking about a couple new story ideas, a more space based sci fi or a collection of fantasy stories. I've also heavily considered just straight up editing Stone Burners from the beginning, this time with the benefit of having a good concept of characters and plot. I'm not sure yet but I will let you know when a decision is made.


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AUDITOR I at University of Oklahoma
Posted in Management 30+ days ago.
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Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Performing selected tests or reviews of data to ensure audit goals are reached
- Analyzing, documenting and researching areas audited
- Communicating effectively with audit clients to obtain information and ensure clients are adequately informed of audit activities and requirements
- Preparing work papers to adequately document the work performed including tests, conclusions reached, findings and recommendations
- Assisting with and/or evaluating the internal control structure, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and assessing the operational efficiencies of the units audited
- Developing audit findings and recommendations, as well as drafting audit reports as necessary
- May review work papers of staff auditors as assigned
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Required Education: Bachelor Degree OR an equivalent combination of education/job related experience AND:
- 0-24 months Auditing
- Advanced excel skills with ability to build and manipulate spreadsheets
- Basic computer skills
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Must be able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
- Must have advanced/proficient/writing skills for composing audits, reports and advisories
- Valid drivers license to travel to audit sites.
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; requires travel; requires contact with other departments and university officials; background check required as a condition of employment.
Departmental Preferences:
- Desire to obtain professional certification.
Supervision: 1-5 Staff
Special Instructions:
If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing


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I want to take the best photograph you have ever seen of yourself!
I know what beautiful looks like. I can see yours. I know how to bring it forward and how to capture it with my camera. I also know what it's like to be a woman who struggles to see her own beauty. This is why I have designed these sessions to be centred around women - Mums, daughters, girls, young ladies, because we all need time to reconnect with who we are, understand what makes us beautiful and have the confidence that we are loved NOW - as US (not after we've lost those 10lbs or so). For years I struggled to be in photos. I didn't like what I saw to be honest, but through my journey in photography I have started to accept myself and the fact that I am loved no matter what.
That realisation is a gift that can change everything and it is my privilege to pass that gift on. In your session we create gorgeous images that prove to you - You are PRECIOUS and BEAUTIFUL - There are sides of you you may never have seen - You can achieve a balance in strength and vulnerability that will give you a new sense of confidence.