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Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home." ~― Anna Quindlen
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel
Book #3 was "A Girl Named Zippy". It is about growing up in a VERY small town (Mooreland, IN) I thought it had some really good parts and parts that were really funny...however, it was really choppy and hard to "get into". The author did write a sequel, called "She Got Up Off The Couch: And Other Heroic Tales From Mooreland, IN". I might go back and give the sequel a try but for now I am moving on to my next book.
This book is called "Justice Hall" by Laurie King. This is the 6th book in a series about a woman named Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. These books take place after Sherlock Holmes has been retired for a good number of years. The beginning of the series takes place when Mary is 15. I found these books delightful. The author kept Sherlock Holmes like the one we would recognize from the Original books. But I found these more entertaining than the books by Sir Author Conan Doyle.
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Who Benefits From the IUSM Hunger Banquet?
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A message from our Kenyan Liaison, Lydia Fischer:
Hey Hunger Banquet Crew,
I just wanted to send you a quick email. I ran into Samual Kimani last night at dinner and just thought I would pass along some updates. Samuel is the director and co-founder of Tumaini Children's Center and I've been working with him (along with many others) over the past few months trying to develop a model that works better to address the issues street kids face here in Eldoret. Tumaini is in such a pivotal place right now. They have just purchased an acre of land outside of town and have finished construction on a building that will be able to not only provide a place for kids to "drop-in" during the day, but also house them during the night and provide tailored education within a safe environment build for street kids.
We are intending to open up the NEW Tumaini Children's Center with money raised in our holiday fundraising campaign. The building is there, all we need are beds and food. Last night, there was a round up of some of these street kids. When I talked to Samuel, he said 27 of them stayed over night in jail and when he went to visit them, they were begging to be taken to Tumaini. There just isn't much in the way of social support for these kids, and they fall through the cracks. It just seems ridiculous.
Anyway, I guess I just wanted to pass this along to you as you work on Hungar Banquet preparations. Tumaini relies heavily on private donations, in addition to grant funding. And every little bit that is raised really DOES have a tangible impact, even if you don't get to see it.
So.....thanks again for all the things you do and for volunteering to lead the Hungar Banquet this year. I saw the flier that was emailed around and it looked great! If you need any of the graphics we used last year updated, let me know. I'm happy to help any way you think I can from here!
Here is a link to a video we made that explains the new model of education we are implementing:
- Lydia
Click on the links to read more about each organization. Below is a video describing the new model of education that is being implemented at the Tumaini Center.

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I was having a conversation with some friends and a few were lamenting about the shortcomings of their husbands. The husband who would not lift a finger to cook no matter that he had a full time working wife just as he was a full time working husband. The husband who failed to ever be able to jump in with dinner plans when arguably his wife had a far more demanding job than he did. The husband who somehow could not find a way to do laundry despite years of marriage and a full time working wife. I listened quietly and acknowledged that some of the husband's behaviors were "normal". I could have easily found examples for my own husband and I am sure he could do the same for me but for whatever reason I chose not to share those examples. Later as I thought about it, I realized perhaps normal was not the word to use but common.
I did not have any meaningful advice at the time but a day or two later after some reflection it struck me. I heard the words of some of the women that I spoke with while writing my book echo in my head.
What is it about your husband that makes him a keeper?
What is it about your marriage that makes you want to stay in it?
It is certainly not about perfection. Life is not perfect, marriage is not perfect, our spouse is not perfect and neither are we. But ask yourself this question?
Does your partner make your life better?
How does your partner's presence in your life compare to your life before you met him or her?
I certainly don't expect your answer to be "Ooh it's perfect now!" and for that matter neither should you. If your answer is it that you think it is worse… Get help immediately. I suggest that you find a good marriage counselor to investigate it further.
And if your answer is yes it is better. Focus on the ways that he or she makes your life better. Consider writing a list because that may help. When he or she does one of those far from perfect annoying things or when he or she fails to live up to your expectations of them; or when your marriage fails to live up to your expectations of marriage, take a look at that list. Focus on those positives rather than the shortcomings.
Hopefully even if after you realize yes he or she is certainly not perfect, and yes marriage may not be quite the perfect institution you thought it was going to be, you can still smile and think "I am sure glad that we got married andyes I will marry you again."


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Where the real dangers lie in social networking use
My grandson Paul and I were visiting last weekend about Facebook. He is going into sixth grade next year and, while he does not have an account himself, plenty of his buddies in school are on Facebook. When I asked him why one needed to be careful when using sites like Facebook, his immediate reply was, "serial killers."
Hmmmmmm. While he has been known to pull his grandfather's leg, I sense that "stranger danger" is probably what he really has learned is the major safety concern of social networking use.
Too bad.
Jeff Utecht's post "Why We Need to Teach Social Networking" describes another example of what I call "stranger danger" or how social networkers, especially kids, might come to harm though by enabling malicious adults by giving them too much personal information.
But as I explained to Paul, these sorts of incidents are rare. They need to be considered, for sure, but kids need to be more concerned about two other sources of online danger - those actions committed by their peers and those that they commit themselves.
The likelihood of Paul being bullied online is much greater than drawing the attention of some Internet Hannibal Lector. How to respond if a peer's actions feel threatening or even uncomfortable, should get as much, if not more, emphasis in online safety classes than stranger danger. And teaching a child to recognize when his or her own digital communications might be considered cyberbullying should be a part of the learning as well. (I'd almost forgotten this guide our district put together a few years ago based on the work of Nancy Willard.)
But by far the most likely threat that Paul or any of us face in any online presence is what we do to ourselves by posting in thoughtless ways that may impact our reputations. The understanding that little or nothing posted online remains private is key to "online safety." That silly, cool, or rebellious act, immortalized by the ever present cellphone camera sending it directly to Facebook will be seen by one's peers, parents, teachers, college admittence officers, and employers - even if it remains online for a short period of time and is only shared with "friends." Using good judgement in posting and learning how to build a positive online reputation are the real skills needed in staying "safe" when using social networking tools.
We as parents and educators always seem to focus on the most high-profile, most threatening situations (child abduction, inappropriate relationships, etc.) as opposed to those that are the most likely to happen and that have the most long term impact (posting about cheating on a test, uploading photos of illegal substance use, etc.). But if we spend all our time teaching kids to be fearful online, we will not have time to teach them to be smart online as well.
Please teach these boys to be smart online.
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Another week has passed and Minister Barnaby Joyce has still not released the tax-payer funded cost benefit analysis (CBA) on his crazy relocation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to his own electorate.
While a CBA of Minister Joyce's decision to shift 175 staff of the APVMA from Canberra to Armidale was conducted, that assessment, which did not support the move, was ignored.
The CBA is now proving harder to get than the infamous Dr Grimes letter.
The recently uncovered letter of course revealed the former head of the Agriculture Department, Dr Paul Grimes, questioned Minister Joyce's integrity in regards to the Parliamentary Hansard being changed over an answer in Question Time about the failure of the Government's Farm Household Allowance to adequately assist drought-affected farming families.
This week Minister Joyce has finally run the white flag up and admitted the Farm Household Allowance is not working.
Despite his previous assurance of the success and efficiency of the scheme, it has been revealed more than half the applications for the allowance in the past six months have been rejected. This highlights the confusing and bungled nature of the scheme which is placing unnecessary stress on struggling farmers.
"If we need to further review it, I'm happy to do that," he conceded to the Weekly Times this week.
It's clear the Minister has never really understood his own scheme.
Minister Joyce admitted he would have to find out why applications were being rejected. "Just because we apply for it, doesn't mean you're entitled to it," he added.
This is in stark contrast to the misleading statement he made in the House of Representatives on October 20, 2014 that he subsequently doctored.
"But it's not the case that you apply for the money and then you have to wait for your application to be approved. You actually get the money straightaway."
What are farmers to believe when everything Minister Joyce says is embellished and wrong? He is all smoke and mirrors.
Minister Joyce has admitted there are serious issues with the Farm Household Allowance scheme. How long will it be until he acknowledges failings in the ill-conceived relocation of the APVMA?
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I love being with my kids, and even though we won't have any formal lessons, I want to keep them engaged this summer. As a family we came up with a list of adventures to embark on this summer.
|We have this hanging in our living room.
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But You Don't Look Sick
Invisible illnesses are overlooked and downplayed everyday.
"But you don't look sick."
"You're just being lazy."
"I had a headache once too and it sucked."
Trying to downplay what our bodies are going through isn't helpful—in fact, it's hurtful.
Invisible illnesses are chronic illnesses that severely impair daily life. In the US, 96% of those who live with chronic medical conditions show absolutely no outward signs of being sick, and 10% of those people experience symptoms that are disabling.
You may not be able to empathize with those who deal with chronic pain or illness, and that's okay. We aren't asking you to feel our pain—that's the last thing we want. We wouldn't wish this upon anyone.
Those of us who live through pain and illness everyday want nothing more than to be able to participate. Missing out on life is hard. Our bodies are failing at being bodies, and being a prisoner inside of an inadequate body is exhausting.
We wanted to go dinner, but migraine had another plan. We were SO looking forward to that beautiful hike, but rheumatoid arthritis said "nope, not today!" We totally need to catch up, but maybe some other time, because fibromyalgia has us chained to our bed.
I have struggled through headaches my entire life. Looking back on my childhood, I remember having headaches and thinking they were totally normal because I didn't know any different. Throughout middle and high school, I realized I had more headaches than my friends, but I never thought anything of it.
Then came my sophomore year of college. It was the spring of 2015. I had just come back from living in Italy for 3 months, I had made the greatest of friends, and I was living a life that I loved. Then came the pain. I couldn't get out of bed for days at a time. Light hurt. Nothing made it go away. I couldn't move far enough to get myself out of my dorm, into a car, and to an ER to get a little relief. I missed more classes than I could attend, and on the days I made it in the building, the fluorescent lights sent me back to my room, my brain throbbing harder than when I'd left. I felt helpless, hopeless, and alone.
I was diagnosed with chronic migraines. Migraines are deemed chronic when the individual experiences 15 or more headaches per month lasting 4 or more hours for at least 3 months. I am not alone. It is estimated that 37 million Americans experience migraines, while another 2-3 million have chronic migraines. Many people experience migraines on one side of their head, with additional symptoms including dizziness, nausea, light and sound sensitivity, throbbing, and vision blurriness. Some migraine sufferers have a warning of when an attack may come on, also called an aura, but some are not so lucky. They can hit at any time of day or night, whether or not you have avoided your known triggers and taken your preventative medication. When you are struck with a migraine, you can take your rescue medication, whether it come in the form of a pill, needle or a foul-tasting nasal spray. Even then, these are not always effective.
There is no known cure for migraines. Those who study migraines aren't sure why they're caused, and there aren't even migraine-specific preventative medicines yet; most of them are anti-depressants, blood pressure medications, or another form of medication that has been shown to reduce migraines.
It is incredibly frustrating to be so out of control of your own body. I have tried countless medicines, including occipital nerve blocks, which involve two needles being inserted into the back of your skull at the base of your neck. My migraines are located on both sides of my head with intense throbbing and light sensitivity to boot. When I have a migraine, you'll see me wearing sunglasses inside, drinking Coke like my life depends on it, and squeezing my skull in an attempt to momentarily relive the incessant pounding. And it doesn't end there. When your migraine is over, there's still the dreaded migraine hangover that leaves you exhausted and like you've been hit by a truck.
Migraines have affected more aspects of my life than I could have predicted. I can't wear my favorite perfume anymore. I forget entire conversations and events while on migraine rescue medications. My memory on a non-migraine day is spottier than it used to be. Even the slightest ounce of exertion can cause my brain to spiral out of control. I have stopped hiking and rock climbing regularly, two things I love. Last July, I left the summer camp I have worked at the past few years, a job I LOVE, a month early because the heat and hiking were too much for my brain to handle, and I did not return this year because I was scared it would happen again.
I say all of this, not because I want your sympathy, but because I want you to be aware. The word "migraine" is not branded on my forehead to inform you of my pain the way a cast would a broken bone. Not everyone facing chronic pain and illness shows it on the outside. When someone says they are hurting, believe them. Don't minimize their pain, but rather meet them where they are, and listen to them. You may be the only person in their life doing so.
When they can't take their pain anymore, let them cry. When getting out of bed is the biggest victory of their day, send them the most excited celebratory Snapchat you can manage, because sometimes getting out of bed is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest. When a cold, dark room is their only solace, go in quietly and just hug them. We know you can't take the pain away, but we love that you want to be there, and on the days we are able to let you be there, we are so grateful for your support.
To those of you living with invisible illnesses, please don't stop speaking up and educating those around you. Never stop fighting the stigma that you are lazy, antisocial, or avoiding responsibilities. Because it's not just a headache. Because it won't just "go away with time." Because I know that sometimes you can't just push through the pain. Because your pain is valid and real. Because I see you, and I believe you, and I know it hurts and I want this to go away for you. Because your pain matters, but the one thing it does not have is the last word.
You still wake up every single day. You have made it to this moment despite all that your body has done to try and keep you from getting here. Your pain does not define you.


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Focal Dystonia Resource Guide
After an excellent American Viola Society festival last week in Los Angeles, I'm still processing the panels, discussions, and performances. One session in particular was about managing neurological conditions as a performer, including focal dystonia, which is something that musicians often fear. I've previously interviewed a musician about focal dystonia, and written about it, but I think it's good to revisit this material, both as performers and educators.
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Northern Ireland fall three places in Fifa world rankings after Euro 2016 heroics
Northern Ireland have fallen three places in the Fifa world rankings after their performance at Euro 2016.
Before the tournament, the international team had reached their best ever position of 25 in the rankings but after getting knocked out by Wales in the final 16, they have moved down the table to number 28.
Michael O'Neill's men overcame the odds to progress from their group - which featured World Champions Germany - before they were knocked out by eventual semi-finalists Wales.
Following their success Wales climbed 15 places to number 11.
Rivals England fell two places to number 13 after their humiliating defeat to Iceland who rose to 12 places to 22nd.
The Republic of Ireland have gone from number 33 to 31 after their success in reaching the final 16.
European Champions Portugal have risen two places to reach number six behind Argentina, Belguim, Colombia, Germany and Chile.
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General Information About CUNY New York City College of Technology
Welcome to New York City College of Technology, of the City University of New York. You have landed at the website of the largest public, baccalaureate college of technology in the Northeast. Your college years represent a precious opportunity to gather knowledge, personal strength and resolve for a future that offers unimaginable opportunities for those that have the fortitude to seize them. New York City College of Technology can provide you with these opportunities if you take advantage of the College's educational offerings and supporting services, and dedicate yourself to reaching your potential. The College was founded in 1946, under the name "The New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences." The urgent mission at the time was to provide training to GIs returning from the Second World War and to provide New York with the technically proficient workforce it would need to thrive in the emerging post-war economy. No one in 1946 could have predicted the transformation the College has experienced. From its beginnings as an Institute - to being chartered as a community college in 1957 - and subsequently transitioning to senior college status during the 1980's - it has grown from serving 246 students in the class of 1947, to a population today of over 14,000 degree-students (almost 4,000 in baccalaureate degree programs) and serving over 15,000 others who participate in the continuing education offerings of the College. Our mission, however, has not changed; It is still urgent, and it is still focused on preparing a technically proficient workforce and well-educated citizens. The College's offerings encompass the pre-professional, professional and technical programs that respond to regional economic needs and provide access to higher education for all who seek fulfillment of career and economic goals through education. The 60 registered programs offered allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality, business, and law-related professions, as well as programs in career and technical teacher education. These programs extend from the only program in entertainment technology east of the Mississippi to the most award-winning public program in the culinary arts to be found anywhere; from healthcare programs that address critical social needs to a program in applied mathematics that prepares students to design computer-based models needed in the world of high finance; from advertising design and graphic arts programs to a facilities management program that prepares students to manage the star-wars-like control rooms of complex modern high-rise buildings. In essence, the College's programs are geared to the needs of our students, the professions we support and the commerce that drives our economy. While technologies have changed and professions have been transformed, what is at the heart of City Tech has remained constant - our basic educational approach. City Tech is a place where dedicated faculty, many joining us after successful professional careers in their chosen fields, work side-by-side with students in laboratory settings. The college was founded as a beacon of opportunity available to those who might not otherwise have access to higher education and it still performs this function today. And just as was true on the chilly morning in February of 1947 when the college first opened its doors, we have one foot in the present and one in the future, keeping our programs aligned with the high-tech workforce needs of tomorrow. I invite you to explore this Web site to begin your own voyage of discovery through our college and to see for yourself why City Tech is such a unique place, a college that can help you build the future we cannot yet imagine.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
Institution Type
- 4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Special Learning Opportunities
- ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services
- Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
- Dual credit
- The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
- Not applicable
Federal Aid
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting
- City: Large
Disability Services Student
- 3% or Less
Admission Total Applicants 11,847 Percent Admitted 89% Men Admitted 92% Women Admitted 84% Full Time Retention Rate 80%
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 18,430 Native American 26.0 Asian 2,601.0 African American 7,348.0 Hispanic 4,826.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 9,466 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0


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This wine has notes of cassis with rich, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume and plums on the nose. The palate is soft and silky with integrated flavours of cigar box and black fruit.
Winemaker: Carl van der Merwe
Varietal blend: 42% Cabernet Sauvignon
– 29% Merlot
– 15% Malbec
– 10% Petit Verdot
– 4% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Alcohol content: 14%
TA 5.6 g/l
Ph 3.6
RS 1.8 g/l
R215.00Per Bottle
These vineyards are situated on the farm DeMorgenzon in the Stellenboschkloof. Soils are mostly weathered granite which gives the resultant wines a natural exuberance and youthful vigour. The trellised vineyards are managed to ensure natural high acidity and full flavour concentration.
2015 was one of the earliest vintages on record and careful attention had to be paid in the vineyards to ensure ripe fruit was harvested. This was achieved through effective crop thinning and selective harvest. Soil moisture levels had to be managed to extend the ripening as late as possible. Disease pressure was low and fruit health and fruit concentration was excellent. The earlier vintage resulted in more prominent tannins, hence the extraction in the winery was adjusted accordingly.
Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry. Post fermentation maceration was allowed for two weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Maturation was for a total of 18 months in French oak, in a selection of 300 litre casks and 3000 litre Foudres. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and a minimal filtration.


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Lionsgate TV has set a new deal to keep exec VP Chris Selak overseeing all aspects of development and current programming for the studio.
Selak joined Lionsgate in 2011 from John Wells Prods. She spearheaded the development of Netflix's "Orange is the New Black," ABC's "Nashville" and NBC miniseries "Rosemary's Baby," among other projects. Upcoming projects include ABC Family series "Chasing Life," a co-production with Televisa, and E!'s first scripted series, "The Royals" starring Elizabeth Hurley.
"Working with Chris is a joy," said Lionsgate TV chief Kevin Beggs. "Her keen eye for talent and material, her executive prowess, and the breadth and depth of her industry relationships have played a pivotal role in growing our television business."


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3. Audi A1
* Our least favourite new cars * Disagree? * Then let us know!...
The A1 Sportback is a five-door supermini that follows on from the three-door A1 project quattro revealed at the Tokyo motor show a year ago.
The show model is a petrol-electric hybrid that combines a 150bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged engine and an electric motor, although it is unlikely this combination would be offered on the A1 production model due out next year not at first, anyway.
Audi says the electric motor is capable of driving the car unaided in residential areas, with the petrol engine taking over on highways. Both units would work together when the driver wants more sporty responses.
An electronic front differential lock would ensure the car could drive only the front wheels and still have good traction, thus reducing the need for a weighty, fuel-sapping quattro drive system.
Why we didn't like it It lacked real 'wow' factor - something not helped by a colour scheme that verged on being beige.


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When Absence Means Presence
I have been absent from this blog and I love this blog, so that's something. But the glorious thing is that I have been present other places, most notably with these three beautiful girls who are growing like weeds, and becoming their own people. More moments with them has meant fewer moments here.
Also, I'm happily immersed in a new writing project which has me up (without an alarm!) every weekday morning at the cruel and utterly brilliant time of 4:30am. There are only so many hours in each day and I'm spending these hours a bit differently than I have in the past, but I've decided that this is not only okay, but good.
We must allow ourselves, and our lives, to evolve.
But that doesn't mean I don't miss this place, and all of you. I do! And I trust that I will be back here, in fits and starts, with stories I simply must tell.
Hope all of you are well and having a happy May.


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Innovation Belongs In Every Moment
"Innovation Belongs In Every Moment" is this year's theme at the Regional Annual Conference.
In partnership with the Hemophilia and Thrombosis Treatment Center at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CIBD co-hosted the 2017 Annual Conference of the Western States Regional Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTC). Beginning on April 2nd, the two-day conference was held at the Catamaran Resort and Spa and hosted over 200 attendees. Our theme was "Innovation…belongs in every moment."
The conference brought together clinical and non-clinical staff and supports HTC's in expanding their professional networks, build clinical skills, and obtain updates on best practices. Attendees represented 14 HTC's, community based organizations, community clinicians, and industry partners from California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam.
To learn more about the work done in our region you can go to: Western States Region IX Network.
If you are interested in learning more about HTC's and their origin, check out our video on YouTube, entitled, "Blood Roots – Hemophilia Treatment Centers," produced by the Federal Hemophilia Treatment Centers in Region IX, the University of Colorado Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus, and Oregon Health and Science University:
When cracking down on opioids means tougher access for sickle cell patients
Excerpt from http://news.stlpublicradio.org:
"Many people with sickle cell disease will die prematurely, but treatment is improving. Doctors believe that the pain of a sickle cell crisis comes from the patient's crescent-shaped red blood cells building up in the veins and cutting off oxygen to tissue and bones. If it persists, the lack of oxygen can damage vital organs. During a crisis, powerful painkillers are often the only relief.
But opioid-based medications are also highly addictive and have come under increased scrutiny as the rate of overdoses rises among the general public. In the emergency room, doctors frequently worry that the person in front of them is one of the estimated 1.9 million Americans who are addicted to pain pills, or one of the 19,000 or so who will die each year from an overdose, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
At the same time, St. Louisans living with sickle cell disease report extended wait times in emergency rooms, difficulty filling prescriptions and accusations of "drug seeking" — faking their pain to get additional narcotics."
Men with severe hemophilia in the U.S.
An article related to CIBD's hemophilia portfolio is now published in Blood. The article can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Publisher's Note: There is an Inside Blood Commentary on this article in this issue.
NMI continues to support children with special healthcare needs
Kudos to our wonderful Northern Marianas Islands Bleeding Disorders Team Dr. Tiffany Lin, Physical Therapist Pam Carhill, and Social Worker Assistant Susan Satur and their great supporters for conducting 2nd successful Family Camp April 2016. Education and family networking were the foci.
Participants were also invited to complete the national patient needs assessment, data analysis is underway. Results will help us document the impact of the Bleeding Disorders Team's services and guide planning to continue to meet patient/family needs.
Judith R. Baker, DPH
Public Health Director, Western States Regional Hemophilia Network and Policy Director, Pacific Sickle Cell Regional Collaborative
Center for Inherited Blood Disorders; Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology


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You can see other writing exercises here.
Putting it all together.
This week, we'll start putting together a short story. I will go over an example story of mine as we go – you can check mine to see how well I follow my own advice! As with anything I share, I love feedback and will keep working to make it better.
We're going back to the first month of exercises.
I'll draw on some exercises from this blog back in March. We need:
- A one-sentence description of a character (March 9)
- One or two very important desires your character has (March 16)
- Conflicts that stand in the way of those goals (March 23)
- A main problem in the story that makes things worse (March 30)
I'm going to work with one of my old stories here and try to improve it. The story is called "Memory Exchange" and it was in an early self-published book. Here are the details I get when I put the story through the March exercises:
Two word & single-sentence description:
Ambitious magician: Robert is an ambitious stage magician who learns a real magic spell, along with the terrible cost of using it.
Character desires:
Robert wants to be a rich and famous magician. He is also passionately in love with Carla, the seasoned performer who taught him real magic.
Story Conflicts:
Robert's mom is alone for Thanksgiving, but his next show is right after – he needs to be with her.
Carla wants him to use his new magic to get to his mom and get back quickly, but Robert realizes he will have to sacrifice a special memory to power the teleportation spell.
Carla convinces Robert that he can control which memory he loses and he can give up an unpleasant memory. He doesn't realize that she is conning him and has other plans.
Now I want you to try.
Tell me about your main character, his or her desires, and some potential conflicts for your story idea. I'll share the beginning of my work on Thursday, and we'll see how well it sets up the story. See you then!
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Jul 27, 2016
Emily Williams' father passed away due to long-term illness as a result of serving in the Army. Though Emily was just three years old at the time, she still has vivid memories of him being a good-natured and loving father.
"I still remember him being my favorite person because he was the only one I would ever listen to," says Emily.
Emily graduated high school in 2012 and through scholarships, was able to attend Texas A&M University at Galveston, from which she graduated in May 2015 with a bachelor's degree in marine biology. She was then able to go back to obtain a second bachelor's of science in marine fisheries and recently graduated this May.
"I am so thankful for my father and proud of his service because without him I would not have had the courage or resources to attend the University of my Dreams and study what I love," she says.
Emily currently works at the university's Shark Biology and Fisheries Science lab where she continues her research. Her ultimate goal is to get published and to go to graduate school for a master's degree in fisheries management.
Emily's father died defending our country's freedom, something we tend to reflect on more during the month of July. His passing is a reminder that freedom is not free.
Fallen Patriots has helped over 640 scholars and provided more than $12.3 million in total assistance, including college scholarships, supplemental grants, and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.


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Frequently Asked Questions
+ What is Adobe Lightroom?
Adobe Lightroom is an essential photo editing program used by photographers and creatives of all skill levels. It allows you to easily organize, edit, and share your photos. You will need a desktop copy of this program to use Lightroom Presets. I also highly recommend that you learn the basics of Lightroom before purchasing any presets or add-ons.
+ What are Lightroom Presets?
Lightroom presets are .LRTemplate or XMP files that contain prearranged settings for Lightroom's sliders in the Develop Module. You can easily adjust the sliders after applying a presets. Some presets are stackable, some are not.
+ How will I receive my purchased presets?
Immediately after purchase confirmation, you should be redirected to an order confirmation page. The page will include an order number, purchase total, and a downlod link to your presets. You should also recieve an order confirmination in your email. If you are not automatically redirected to an order confirmation page or if you don't receive an email. Please contact me, and I will look into the issue asap.
+ Can I get a refund?
Due to the digital nature of the product I do not issue refunds after the purchase has been processed. There is no way for you to return a digital product as you would return a physical product, therefore the refund would only result in a loss for Filtercrave. If you have any trouble with your files, please contact me and I will try to respond and remedy the situation asap. Refunds will only be considered if there is proof of error on my end or if all efforts to resolve a technical issue are proven to be unsuccessful.
+ How Do I Install Presets?
I have a tutorial for installing Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic CC on Desktop.
+ Are The Presets Moblie Friendly?
Yes! You can use them in Lightroom Mobile if you have a Creative Cloud Subscription. This tutorial explains the steps for Installing Presets to Lightroom Mobile.
+ I applied a preset and don't like the result, now what?
Presets are intended to be a starting point for your photo editing process. Sometimes you'll get the exact result you want from applying your preset alone, and sometimes you'll need to tweak and adjust the Develop sliders. Your final result is based on various factors such as your camera, lens, lighting, personal skill, and other variables. This is why I recommend that you have some prior knowledge of photography, editing, and Lightroom before purchasing Filtercrave products. Refunds are not issued due to lack of skill or knowledge.
+ Can I transfer presets to my new computer?
Absolutely! After downloading and backing up your presets, you can easily drag duplicate version of your preset files from your external storage device or cloud storage.
+ I lost my preset file, can you send them again?
After purchasing and downloading your preset file, it is highly recommended that you make multiple backups of your product files on more than one external storage device or cloud storage. I am typically able to resend copies of previously purchased files, but I can't guarantee that older products and previously purchased products will always be available to resend.
+ My download link expired before I could download it. What now?
Please download your purchased files immediately or as soon as possible after purchase. I do not issue refunds due to expired files. But I am typically able to resend the link or send the file to you via Dropbox if you contact me with your order number and product name.
+ Which version of Lightroom should I have?
Filtercrave presets perform best in Lightroom 6, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Classic CC.
Does the image file type affect the preset results?
Presets typcially work well on any file type that is compatible to import into Adobe Lightroom. However, you will get the best results with RAW and DNG files.
+ Can I request custom presets?
I do no currently offer presets customized per individual customer's request. However, I will look into creating a service/product around that.
+ I want my pics to look like this "..." Which collection do you recommend?
I am typically happy to recommend preset collections based on a style you express that you like. However, my recommendation does not guarantee the results you are looking for. I will recommend a collection that is as close as possible to the style you are looking for. Also, if you have a certain look you would like a recommendation based on, please provide links to the look you're referencing.
+ I downloaded my purchased preset collection. When I unzipped the file, a product folder(s) are missing. What do I do?
This seems to be a weird file error that occurs occassionally. If the error happens to your file, email me with your product number and product name. And I will send you a Dropbox Link (that typically expires in 7 days) of the full product file and its folders asap. You should be able to download a zipped product file from there. But if the missing file error occurs again, you may have to download each preset indivdually from the Dropbox folder.


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This is pretty cool. It's a bobblehead honouring Nancy Faust, former organist for the Chicago White Sox. She plays the organ occasionally for the Kane County Cougars (Chicago Cubs affiliate), who are giving these bobbleheads on Sunday, August 11.
See also: Detroit Red Wings PA Announcer Budd Lynch Bobblehead
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Jul 23, 2013
What a video scoreboard promotion looks like in Japan: "Home Run Cam"
Check out this really fun video from the Orix Buffaloes, a pro baseball team in Japan. I think it is called "Home Run Cam". It was one of the entries in this year's Golden Matrix Awards.
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File under: baseball, japan, promotions, video
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Magnetic card, Partial payment and multiple Automatically calculate Discounts by percent and fixed amounts and accepts Giftcard and Coupon
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Friendly interface for managing Food Menu, Mods, Prices, Beverages,Cooking instruction. Forced beverage by Guest count.
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Opening a restaurant is never easy. It depends on a number of factors, some of which are beyond your control. But identifying the perfect location for your restaurant is the first important step to success.
Your restaurant's menu is not only some food items placed in the menu card with pictures. It is definitely something more than just a list of dishes. A good restaurant menu indirectly adds to the promotional strategy of a brand. It act's a gateway to your...
"A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe." This popular quote by Thomas Keller clearly shows you what a chef is responsible for. But, is cooking the only thing for a chef to take care of? Of course not! There are a lot of things to be managed by a chef.
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This is a 10,67 m. Elan 35 HT, used power boat for sale in Greece , built in 2008. She has a Fibreglass (GRP) hull and superstructure with a beam of 2,49 m. She has a cruising speed of 26 knots, a max speed of 34 knots and a range of 280 nm. She can accommodate up to 4 guests in her two cabins. The interior accommodation of this motor boat is one of the most spacious of its type and by careful space planning incorporates an en-suite bathroom with the master cabin. There is a fully equipped galley with a gas stove, microvawe, sink, refrigerator and practical cupboards, cook-and-tableware. The spacious cockpit is what this boat is all about. Thanks to the retractable hard top, the cockpit is a place where one can relax and enjoy the calmness of the unlimited blue even during the rainy or windy days and where one can sunbathe during sunny days. The sofa set in cockpit can easily accommodate six persons at the same time. The most prominent feature of the Elan Power 35 deck design is the central helmsman's position. Teak-laid steps provide practical access from the hydraulically lifting swimming platform to both starboard and port side decks and all the way to the bow sunlounge. This power boat is a one of a kind boat that will make your boating experience more enjoyable. If you like quality, speed and reliability all in one performance package then this is the boat for you!
- 1 x Master Cabin - 1 x Double Cabin - 1 x Bathroom
Deck Equipment
- Anchor(s) - Anchor Chain - Winch(es) - Gangway - Sunbathing Area - Swimming Ladder
Entertainment Equipment
- Radio / CD Player
Galley & Laundry Equipment
- Refrigerator(s) - Microwave - Cooking Plates
Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
- Engines: 2 x 260 HP Volvo Penta D4 - Engine Hours: 480 - Generator: Fisher Panda 4 kW - Airconditioning - Bow Thruster - Bilge Pump - Trim Tabs
Navigational Equipment
- 1 x VHF - 1 x GPS Chart Plotter: Raymarine E80 - 1 x Depthsounder
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Job description
- Entry level
- No Education
- Salary to negotiate
- Singapore
First VP / VP, Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking Singapore, Group Wholesale BankingPosting Date: 25-Oct-2019
Location: Raffles Place, Singapore, SG
Company: United Overseas Bank Limited
About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.
Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.
About the Department
The Wholesale Bank function operates a dynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic business objectives. Our mission is to become the premier-provider of banking services and solutions for Asia-based commercial banking companies (small medium enterprises), large corporations, financial institutions as well as multinational corporations. Our coverage teams work in full alignment with specialised teams across Transaction Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets and Group Retail to deliver seamless solutions to our clients.
Job Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include growing and managing a portfolio of large corporate clients. Apart from establishing good banking relationship with clients and ensuring high standard of credit evaluation, you would also be required to manage day-to-day account operations, cross-sell Bank's products and services and refer financing opportunities to overseas branches and subsidiaries.
Job Requirements
- Degree from a recognized university with 5 or more years of related work experience, preferably in the role as Credit Analyst, Corporate Banking Relationship Manager
- Candidate with strong track record in accountancy or audit will be considered
- Highly motivated to achieve individual / team profit targets
- Demonstrate maturity and confidence in handling difficult situations
- Good interpersonal and communication (both spoken and written) skills
- Adaptable to business environment changes and able to work under pressure and deliver within timelines
- Meticulous, self-driven and a team player
Be a part of UOB Family
Apply now and make a difference.
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Kambar-Ata-1 plant shoud be built - President Atambaev
Kyrgyzstan will be unable to discharge sufficient scope of water for irrigation purposes to downstream countries as Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant has not been built yet, President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambaev said on May 21 at the meeting with representatives of the CIS, Baltic states and Georgia.
Kyrgyzstan has to use water in winter time instead of its accumulation for power generation now, he explained.
Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant is needed for Uzbekistan. "It will become more in need in future. President Nazarbayev realized that and said Kazakhstan would join Kambar-Ata-1 project," Atambaev said.
Atambaev noted he met with the Vice Prime Minister of Uzbekistan and passed the Kambar-Ata project documents for the President of Uzbekistan. "It seems to me that he [President of Uzbekistan] is not told all information, he is told various fears. We want Uzbekistan to join this project. Kambar-Ata-1 is the project for Fergana Valley. It is necessity for Kazakhstan. We will have to build it," the President of Kyrgyzstan went on saying.
He expressed hope specialists of Uzbekistan will examine the project and will properly report to the President about its advantages. "He is a wise person and he will take a decision. Kambar-Ata should be built, the sooner, the better, since we may have dry hydrological cycle," he said.
The thematic debate of the UN General Assembly on "sustainable development and climate change: practical solutions in the Energy-Water nexus" took place on May 16 in the UN Headquarters, in which delegation of Uzbekistan took part.
The delegation of Uzbekistan said development of small hydropower with high energy effectiveness and lowest environmental impact is needed in Central Asia. The delegation referred to experts and international organizations saying it is much safer to focus on small hydropower plants than on big dams and hydropower plants.
The delegation of Uzbekistan also spoke for use of renewable energy sources. The country has started practical steps in this regard already.
Uzbekistan intends to expedite transition to the green economy through organization of the international conference on further development of renewable energy sources in the second half of 2013.


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Hi Robert,
I'm working on a composition of a 17 year old student for their final exams at the end of high school. He has written a drum part which requires samples as well as drum kit.
These samples are notated as diamond noteheads on his score:
However, when I export the midi file to to Logic, I lose all these diamond headed notes.
So, I created a second version of his score (Liam Comp 2.sib), where I managed to copy these diamond noteheads into a new staff. However, when I try to play these back – nothing (whether the new instrument is drum set or piano).
Are you able to see why these notes on the score do not appear to be registering as midi messages on playback and export?
Please help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you are my only hope.
Thanks very much,


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Compellent adds storage virtualization, SAS support to SAN arrays
Compellent looks to make its SAN arrays a better fit for enterprises, adds Live Volume storage virtualization, higher scalability, and support for 6 Gbps SAS and FCoE.
Compellent today upgraded its Storage Center SAN arrays, adding Live Volume storage virtualization software that lets customers migrate data volumes non-disruptively between its arrays along with hardware enhancements designed to scale the systems higher.
Compellent also upgraded its controllers from Series 30 to Series 40 with Intel Xeon quad-core Nehalem processors and an additional PCI slot for a total of slots. With Storage Center 4.5, Compellent added support for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch 6 Gbps SAS drives, fitting up to 24 2.5-inch drives in a 2U enclosure and 16 3.5-inch drives in a 3U enclosure. StorageCenter also now supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and 10-Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI.
Compellent systems have traditionally sold to SMB and midrange organizations, but the vendor is looking for the enhancements to take it into enterprise accounts.
"Live Volume is a critical piece that lets us take our products to the next level," said Compellent director of product marketing Bob Fine. "It lets us optimize storage between systems. Storage can follow the volume as the volume moves."
Compellent bills Live Volume as a storage hypervisor. It works with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix Xen Server hypervisors.
Analyst Noemi Greyzdorf, a research manager for storage software at IDC, said Live Volume removes volumes from being limited to specific physical hardware.
"It's a very important part of their software," she said. "The volume is not married to the hardware. The volume can span to more than one Compellent controller and you are protected against failure and it allows more virtualization maintenance. It's fluid for high availability, redundancy and support virtual machine migrations. They are moving forward and adding functions and features to manage data in a fluid way and not be constrained by the physical locations."
Compellent calls the upgrades the foundation for a storage grid, but today Live Volume supports movement between only two systems and works with planned outages. Fine said there are plans to scale to more arrays and across distances so it can work for unplanned disruptions and in more of a grid implementation.
Gaming company BioWare began using volume Live Volume about three months ago as an extension to Compellent's SAN to SAN data replication. Live Volume lets BioWare keep its applications running continuously without outages during maintenance and migration jobs, said Craig Miller, senior team leader for infrastructure at BioWare.
"We are a 24 by 7 shop and there is never good time for an outage or maintenance," Miller said. "The Live Volume has your servers point to the both arrays for active I/O if the primary array fails then the server does not need to restarted. The volume or LUN exists on both arrays and has the same data. Normally, if there is an outage, you have to remap the LUN to the active server and restart the application. With Live Volume, either array can sustain the application should either array fail. Two arrays can view the same volume/LUN and be the destination point for the same I/O."
Compellent's Enterprise Manager now allows customers to manage multiple arrays residing in disparate locations via a single view. The vendor also added a plug-in allowing Compellent arrays to be managed inside of VMware vCenter.
Pricing starts at $76,000 for clustered Series 40 controllers, 6 TB of 2.5-inch SAS storage and licenses for Live Volume, Enterprise Manager, Data Progression tiering and Remote Instant Replay replication.


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Summertime for most families in St. Louis means spending a lot of time outdoors gardening, having family barbeques and just relaxing; however this increased outdoor time also means that you will be coming into more contact with summer pests. Some of these pests are just more annoying than anything, like ants, or the occasional spider, but some can pose serious issues for you or family members. Stinging insects are an example of the more dangerous pests; they become very active feeding on nectar, other insects and pollen; along with building new colonies and nests. Because of their increased activity you have a greater chance of coming into contact with these insects or their nesting site, causing them to become startled which could prompt them to sting if they feel threatened. If you have noticed signs of stinging insects on your property you should immediately contact a St. Louis exterminator to come and inspect your property and eliminate any nesting areas that are found. Professionals will be able to take care of stinging insect infestations safely and quickly, allowing you to spend all summer outdoors enjoying time with family and friends.
There are many species of stinging insects that can be found on properties in Mid-Missouri; some are more solitary while others live in large social colonies. More often than not they are considered to be nuisance pests, but because of their ability to sting and cause life threatening reactions their presence should be immediately dealt with. Common species found in the area are baldfaced hornets, bumble bees, honey bees, mud daubers, paper wasps, solitary bees and yellow jackets. They all have different appearances so it can be hard to determine exactly what species you have on your property. If you see stinging insects flying around your property you should immediately contact a St. Louis exterminator as they will be able to identify the species and treat for that specific pest, allowing the infestation to be eliminated as quickly as possible.
While it can be difficult to completely prevent these pests from choosing your property to forage for food and build nests, there are some things that you can do to help deter them and make it easier for you to spot a nesting area.
Reduce the amount of flowers and flowering plants on your property, along with flowering weeds.
Eliminate as many areas of standing water as possible,
Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back so you can easily spot a nest; fill holes and gaps around your home that may allow them inside your walls or attic spaces.
Routinely have your property inspected and treated for stinging insects by a professional exterminator.
If you are having difficulty with stinging insects on your Missouri property, Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions has solutions available to correct the problem. We will send one of our trained technicians out to your property to inspect it and locate any nests either in areas such as trees, bushes, the ground, under roof eaves, in attics, or behind wall voids. Our highly trained St. Louis pest control specialists will then find the opening to the nest and treat with a specific insecticide aerosol or dust. Following treatment, the nest will then be removed from your property so that other pests are not drawn to its decaying odor. If you decide that you would like year round pest control services to prevent stinging insects along with other pests from invading your home and property, our Signature Protection program is specifically designed to accomplish this. The Signature Protection program includes an initial visit where one of our professionals will complete a thorough inspection of your home, followed by an initial service visit where the perimeter of your structure will be treated along with the interior to completely eliminate your current pest problem. After the initial visit and treatment, we will return every other month focusing on the exterior of your home in order to find and prevent other pests before they get the chance to make it into your home. The regular every other month service visits include:
Inspection and treatment of the exterior of your home.
Application of a perimeter barrier treatment around your home.
Checking and refilling rodent bait stations (if applicable).
Treating all possible pest entry points, like around windows and doors.
Inspecting miscellaneous areas around your home such as sheds, garages and decks and treating areas as necessary.
If indoor treatment is ever needed during a regular service visit, it will be done at no charge to you. And if you are worried about termites, we can add termite control to this program for an additional charge.
At Rottler Lawn and Pest Solutions, we have been providing pest control services in St. Louis, Columbia, Ashland, Wentzville and other Mid-Missouri communities since 1956 and our family owned and operated pest control company is ready to help you protect your family and home from the insects and rodents common to our state. And as business owners ourselves we understand how important it is to your businesses' reputation to maintain quality pest control services. Along with residential pest control and stinging insect control services, Rottler also offers other pest control services that include:
Contact us today to get more information on how we can help you with stinging insects invading your home or property or for details about any of our other services!


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A Greek Salad is the easiest of salads to make. It is one of the few salads that I actually like.
It is comprised of Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, oregano, salt, pepper and Olive Oil.
Just cut up all the vegetables, sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper and the feta cheese and drizzle with olive oil. The better the ingredients the better the salad, so if you can, use an imported Feta, preferably a Sheeps Feta, and a good quality Extra Virgin Olive oil. This salad is even better in the summer when local tomatoes are in season.
For something a little different, stack the ingredients; or, drizzle
Olive oil over a thick slice of feta, sprinkle with herbs and bake in the oven until the cheese is hot and starting to melt then, place on top of your salad.


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Over the past week, the Burrus agronomy team spent time evaluating soybean research plots. These plots consist of our current soybean lineup alongside experimental soybean varieties. The experimental soybeans have the potential to become part of our lineup in the future.
|Jamie Long, Sales Agronomist & Josh Gunther, Product Lead take notes on experimental soybean varieties near Centralia, MO.
This week, we evaluated the soybeans throughout Missouri, western Illinois, and north central Illinois. These sites represent different growing conditions and soil types that can be found throughout our footprint. The agronomists have evaluated the sites throughout the growing season taking ratings on height, width, appearance, and disease. This week was spent getting a final evaluation of the plots prior to harvest.
This week, we evaluated final lodging scores and overall appearance. When evaluating overall appearance, we take into account the amount of green stems, signs of potential diseases present during the season, and height on the various soil types. For example, in our irrigated plots, many experimental varieties were tall and lodged. We can make note of the varieties that did stand well under high yielding conditions. We also want to make sure that on stressed, tighter soils the varieties will have an adequate height to give growers the most yield.
|Josh Gunther & Chip Turner, Research Lead evaluate soybeans near Jacksonville, IL.
Throughout the winter months the agronomists, along with Burrus management, will meet and discuss observations from the growing season along with yield data to determine which products may be advanced to our future product lineup.
We are excited to bring the experimental soybeans that have the best agronomics and yield potential across the Burrus footprint to your farm in the future!
by Jamie Long, Sales Agronomist


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Why are Cities Good for Sustainability?
Blog post by Rolands Sadauskis
Is this the new "age of the City"? Millions of people are moving to cities every week[1] and the growing numbers of megacities (with populations of over 10 million) have the capacity to rival nation states in power and influence. The importance of the city to achieve sustainability outcomes is increasing by the day.
In the urban curriculum cities are viewed as a double edged sword. They epitomise the social, economic and technological achievements of modern day societies. For policy makers, having people in a concentrated space can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of policy implementation, whereas urban citizens enjoy the benefits of more accessible education, health and work opportunities than their rural counterparts. However, there is a down side – cities generate the majority of the global carbon emissions[2] and consume the majority of energy resources[3]. Pollution and mobility challenges, social inequality, inadequate housing, and exposure to climate change impacts (e.g. floods, sea level rise, tropical cyclones etc.) are among many pressing issues that urban populations are facing globally.
Urban governance is a critical part of any urban sustainability solution that seeks to address these challenges. Urban policies are highly interdependent on each other. In this context, it is crucial to identify suitable governance arrangements to take these interdependencies and possible trade-offs into account. Further, cities are also profoundly connected to their suburban and rural hinterland and so their policies and activities can have a wide-ranging impact, especially on resource demand (consumption) and waste management.
In recent decades, numerous cities have actively taken the path towards sustainability and increasingly are acknowledging the efforts required to achieve their ambition by being part of international organisations committed to sustainable development (e.g. c40, ICLEI etc[4].). These cities have been implementing international standards and often applying and moving beyond existing national standards. A good example is the international response to climate change where cities are actively taking the lead in climate action and inspire deeper commitments from national governments and each other, in support of the 2015 Paris Agreement. More recently a new initiative is bringing together mayors from global cities to develop a collective message and engage in a G20 dialogue process with an urban perspective on key sustainability issues. The inaugural Urban 20 Mayors Summit (October 2018) will be the first ever international summit for cities with such a focus on global sustainability issues.
There are numerous benefits from cities taking the required actions and embracing sustainability. A global effort by cities would likely contribute significantly towards the achievement of various global agendas including the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris climate agreement. It would also bring many social, economic and environmental benefits both in cities and their hinterland.
Achieving sustainability outcomes (such as highlighted in UN SDGs) requires a collective effort from all levels of policy making. In these efforts cities must and can be part of sustainable solutions on pressing global issues. Existing global trends in their increasing political influence and willingness to take the initiative in addressing the pressing needs of their citizens strongly suggest that cities provide a good platform for enhancing sustainability. Consequently, one should not question the importance of cities in achieving sustainability outcomes, but rather ask - do cities get the power they need to bring about the change required to address them?
by Rolands Sadauskis, Senior Consultant, CEP, 26 October 2018
[1] https://graylinegroup.com/urbanization-catalyst-overview/
[2] https://www.c40.org/why_cities
[3] https://unhabitat.org/urban-themes/energy/
[4] C40 is a network of the world's megacities committed to addressing climate change, https://www.c40.org/; ICLEI is the leading global network of 1,500+ cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future, https://www.iclei.org/.


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Friedrich Meckseper (1936 - )
Painter and printmaker Friedrich Meckseper was born in Bremen, Germany. In 1952, he began his studies at the State Academy for Visual Arts in Stuttgart under Karl Rössing, and at the College of Visual Arts in Berlin from 1957-59 under Wolf Hoffmann and produced his first engravings during this period. His work, characterized by a highly precise, minimalistic arrangements of its constituent elements, has received numerous awards. Meckseper was guest professor at the Comprehensive College in Wuppertal, and led its Engraving class (1977-79). He lives and works in Berlin.
Color etchng, 1969; edition of 100. Image size 10-3/4" x 11-3/4" with full margins. Numbered 74/100 and signed in pencil by the artist. Published by Rembrandt Verlag, Berlin. Fine.


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Our goal at CarefulParents.com is to provide important information to parents about dangers facing our children. We also want to serve as a parent's first choice for recommendations on the best parental control tools and services available today.
One such tool is Mobicip, a parental control and monitoring tool that includes a host of non-intrusive and effective features in their premium offering for a annual fee of $39.99/year that covers 5 devices. Mobicip also provides a free and basic version that gives any parent the chance to test run or provide minimum protection for their child's browsing activities that doesn't expire.
CarefulParents.com performed an analysis of their premium offering and wanted to make the results of the analysis available to our members:
|Claim Summary
Our Comments
|Parent/Admin App
(Monitoring App)
|Instantly updates with child's activity, is accessible from Apple and Android devices as well as computers. Even the Apple Watch. Managing device-specific filters, children's profiles and time limits are all available from this dashboard.
|The dashboard provides easy-to-read and up-to-the-minute records of a child's browsing activities. Parents can easily navigate between each child and make instant changes to time limits, content and category filtering.
|App Monitoring
|See what apps are on each device. Ratings review, app costs and category for which each app is associated is at a parents fingertips.
|Once the app was installed on the device, the dashboard, with app information appeared and presented to total cost of all paid apps which we found to be very useful information.
|View Browsing History
|Detailed reporting of all browser history on the dashboard and/or in email reports you configure.
|Full and deleted browsing history is reported if configured to allow browsing only through the Mobicip Browser.
|Access Requests
|Requests can be sent to the parent from the child to view blocked content.
|A great feature because requests and permission are all done through the app with notifications that a request has been made.
|Time Limits
|Parent can set internet usage time limits for children.
|Easy and non-intrusive method for enforcing usage limits with children. When the time is up, browsing is restricted.
|Custom Filter Settings
|Parents are able to use multiple filtering options to provide the best internet usage experience for each member of the family.
|This feature adds more customization and personalization making the internet more specific to each family member and age appropriate content.
|Accountability Mode
|Unrestricted access with tracking and capturing fully enabled so parents do not lose sight of their child's browsing behaviors..
|Is your child ready to take charge of his internet usage boundaries? This feature lets the parent unrestrict the child but still see their activity. It's a great way to evaluate your child's ability to safely browse on their own.
|Advanced Content Filtering
|Mobicip boasts industry leading content analysis and filtering technology that keeps abreast with the ever changing internet.
|It just works the way a parent wants it to; restricting the dangerous and inappropriate content and allowing fun and educational content. Mobicip equals peace of mind.
|Mobicip protects your loved ones on all the popular platforms and devices.
|Do you have multiple devices and platforms? Android, iOS, tablets, computers and phones – Mobicip can work on them all!
|Multi – User and Devices
|Mobicip can manage multiple children using multiple devices.
|Through the use of profiles, parents can ensure safe browsing for each child regardless of the device they are using.
In addition to our review of Mobicip's features we found that the setup/installation process was straight-forward and easy to follow. Mobicip's support and FAQ pages on their site are very helpful and easy to find and follow. Mobicip is continually improving and is planning some great new features for 2017 – like app blocking and usage restrictions.


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Did you know that September is World Alzheimer's Month? During this month, one of the goals is to raise awareness throughout the world about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This year's theme is Remember Me.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Some other types of dementia include Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia. Although dementia affects the brain and body in various ways, most people associate memory loss as the distinguishing feature. In keeping with the theme of Remember Me, let's take a moment to consider these facts and figures from the Alzheimer's Association:
- There are 5.3 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer' disease. This number is expected to grow to 16 million by 2050.
- Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women.
- Someone in the United States develops the disease every 67 seconds.
- Only about half the people with Alzheimer's disease have been diagnosed.
- Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
- Of the top ten causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer's disease is the only one that cannot be prevented or cured.
- Family members and friends provided an estimated 17.9 billion hours of unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias during 2014.
(From 2015 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures)
Nurturing family caregivers, along with those who have dementia, is a fitting way to Remember Me. According to Alzheimer's Disease International, the sponsoring organization for World Alzheimer's Month, "Alzheimer's disease is often called a family disease, because the chronic stress of watching a loved one slowly decline affects everyone."
It may be beneficial for caregivers' physical and emotional health to have a break from ongoing care responsibilities. Those dedicated family members who are providing essential daily care to their loved ones with dementia need support too.
ComForCare/At Your Side extends helping hands to family caregivers as well as their loved ones affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. We provide home care such as bathing, meals, companionship, medication services* and transportation for medical appointments, shopping or other errands. Our DementiaWise® program is based on best care practices that help our clients maintain their independence and dignity as much as possible. You can count on us for help when you need it.
For more information about how ComForCare/At Your Side can help, call or visit our website.
World Alzheimer's Month is coordinated by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), whose purpose is to build and strengthen Alzheimer associations throughout the world to help meet the needs of people with dementia, as well as their families.
*Medication services available may vary from state to state.


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Premium Commentary & Analysis
Managing Your Team of Business Developers
Effectively managing a team of sales professionals requires a well thought out and designed structure. Once your management system(s) are in place and the key performance indicators (KPI) are defined and communicated, management can focus on managing the system and coaching the people. Your goal should be to optimize the performance of each individual.
By Jerry Scher
Published: November 27, 2012


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What does an Obama presidency mean for unemployment? It gives the unemployed hope for the future. Unemployment blog Jobless and Less discusses the inauguration.
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Obama and the unemployed – nothing new but hope
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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