text:
Must-See Mobile Friendly WordPress Plugins
These days, mobile-friendliness is a key aspect of creating a successful website. In addition to the fact that mobile technology has experienced a huge influx of popularity and use in recent years, it is now categorically better to be mobile friendly for SEO purposes. Recently, Google changed its algorithms to favor mobile friendly websites over non-mobile friendly ones. If you're developing anything in WordPress, it's worth your time to make sure you're doing it in a way that's mobile friendly. You're practically shooting yourself in the foot if you don't. This article is an overview of several mobile-friendly plugins that can help you.
Any Mobile Theme Switcher
The idea behind this plugin is simple. All it does it create a second theme that is separate from a site's main one that appears only when it is accessed by a mobile device. This is good for sites that are already created, but it essentially means you'll have to create two websites instead of one.
Mobile Smart
Mobile Smart is a lot like Any Mobile Theme Switcher, but it has the increased functionality called transcoding, which is in development and will allow sites to automatically re-size images and formats to better fit mobile screens. It also has a manual switcher between standard and mobile themes.
Post Script Responsive Images
This plugin saves you and visitors bandwidth by only serving images at a particular size. Rather than caching them at their ordinary size and then re-sizing them for a smaller screen, the image is instead accessed at smaller size immediately. This also means the site will be faster to access with a mobile device.
FV WordPress Flowplayer
This is an HTML5 video player that displays embedded videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other sources and then re-sizes them for appropriate screens. It's completely free, too.
Mobile Navigation
Menus, sidebars, sitemaps, and other navigational tools are often difficult or inconvenient to use on mobile devices. This plugin creates a full-screen navigation menu for smaller screens which allows the user to then access any part of the website. It offers several customization options for styles, fonts, colors, and so forth. Now that mobile friendliness is a must-have for online businesses, these WordPress plug ins to can be of assistance.


text:
Peter Banks
Inspired by Hank Marvin & the Shadows, Peter Banks began his career playing with the Shadows-influenced Nighthawks in 1963. Shortly thereafter he joined the Syn, a popular R&B-turned-psychedelic group founded by bassist Chris Squire, who he also worked with in the group Mabel Greer's Toyshop, which included vocalist Jon Anderson. In 1968, Banks, Squire, and Anderson teamed with keyboardist Tony Kaye and drummer Bill Bruford to form the seminal progressive rock band Yes.
Banks' jazz-inflected yet edgy tone was an integral part of Yes' sound—as documented on its eponymous debut in 1969, and the following year's Time and a Word—but Banks departed the group in 1970 due to personal and musical reasons. The guitarist played briefly with Blodwyn Pig, and then formed Flash, a group that enjoyed modest success and released three albums before disbanding in 1973. That same year, Banks released his first solo album, Both Sides of Peter Banks.
Banks performed and recorded with various artists throughout the remainder of the '70s, including Empire, "a group with a female singer that made two albums which weren't released at the time, played no gigs, and then disappeared," he relates—a situation that Banks found disillusioning, leading to a 13-year hiatus.
When did you return to making music?
I did a string of three solo albums in the '90s that were literally handmade in my home studio on a 4-track cassette recorder, with me playing all of the parts. The final album, Can I Play You Something, was a compilation of things that I'd done or played on before the dim distant Yes days.
Have you ever considered reforming Flash?
There were stirrings of a Flash reunion a few years ago, but we ended up not being able to agree on where to get together to talk about where to get together for rehearsals! There was also a revival of the Syn—including the recording of a new album for which I co-wrote, produced, and played on three tracks—though from my perspective it was a very regrettable experience that ultimately went nowhere.
What gear did you use in Yes and Flash?
In Yes, I played a Rickenbacker model 1997 through a Marshall stack, and I had a Vox CryBaby, a Gem volume pedal, a Marshall fuzz, and a Binson echo unit. I also had the distinction of having the first pedalboard ever made, built by Michael Tate. While in Flash I played a Gibson ES-335 through Hiwatts, had more pedals, and used a WEM Copicat echo.
What gear do you use currently?
I play an Ibanez Gem with a Floyd Rose tremolo and replacement Tom Anderson pickups and active electronics, as well as an old Casio guitar synth with built-in electronics. I play through a Line 6 PODxt with the foot controller, and loop with a Boss RC20-XL.
What are your most recent musical involvements?
My latest project is Harmony In Diversity, an improvisational duo with drummer Andrew Booker that will be releasing a new album soon called What is This? I also recently played on a cover of "Eclipse" for Billy Sherwood's Dark Side of the Moon tribute, I may be doing something with former King Crimson violinist David Cross, and there are two potential projects involving former Yes personnel that I'm sworn to secrecy about for now.
How do you feel about neo-prog?
With all due respect, I don't get it.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Analysis of Game: Oklahoma State
I realized that I would get an opportunity to watch Johnson in this game while I looked for further highlights of Andre Sexton, so I paid particular attention to him in this game. To be perfectly honest, I was not very impressed. He clearly has a lot of talent, but his fundamentals are relatively sloppy overall and his throwing motion is not clean in my estimation. He doesn't operate out of an exclusively spread offense, but Texas A&M does run a lot of four and five wide receiver sets over the course of a game. That means Johnson is in shotgun quite a bit, though to his credit he did line up under center a number of times. He doesn't have much poise in the pocket, and needs significant work on learning to stay patient in the pocket so he can buy time by stepping up or side-stepping the rush (which he should have no problem with considering his mobility). However, some of that has to do with his offensive line's poor performance. I imagine he is used to having to scramble for more time, but if he gets drafted and developed properly by a team with a decent pass-blocking offensive line he should be able to adjust to having a fairly consistent amount of time to scan the field. But as it stands right now he is being pressured very frequently. To make matters worse, it usually happens before he has had ample time to go through his progressions. This isn't an excuse for ALL of his bad footwork and his other bad habits, but it certainly does explain how he developed some of them and why they are so persistent.
Johnson does have pretty good size, mobility and arm strength, but a lot of his passes had a surprising amount of air under them in this game. I think this has to do with him not stepping into some of his throws, throwing off of his back foot, etc. However, it is still an issue that I noticed and I thought it warranted mention. So between his lackluster footwork, his throwing motion with a bitch of a hitch in it (he seems to drop it down below his chest on a regular basis) and a number of his passes hanging in the air for too long, Johnson has some issues he will have to overcome to get drafted in the first three rounds come April. Not to mention he will have issues transitioning to the NFL because of his experience in a more wide-open attack at Texas A&M, largely because of all the snaps he takes in shotgun. However, he also rarely goes through more than one of his progressions, and if that option is covered he usually starts to scramble to try to extend the play instead of staying patient, going through his other reads and buying time inside of the pocket. Perhaps as a Senior he will have matured and he will spend more time in the pocket, but he seems to have been conditioned to scramble after his first reads aren't there, partially because of the offense he runs and how he plays and partially because his offensive line doesn't consistently give him enough time to comfortably stay in the pocket.
I personally grade Johnson as a 4th rounder at this point, but he could move up with another good season this year. But a good statistical season won't suffice in my opinion. I think he needs to show more patience in the pocket, better footwork, perhaps better mechanics on his release, and more consistency in going through more than just one or maybe two of his reads on any given play. I would be very surprised if he showed improvement in all these areas, especially if it was significant improvement, but I will watch a few of his games regardless to get an accurate feel of his strengths and his weaknesses. But at this point this is my impression of his ability and if I had to put a grade on him today I would grade him as a 4th rounder. He definitely has talent that warrants development, but he needs mechanical work and that means for a year or two he will need to be developed before he can get any kind of significant playing time.
Feel free to comment if you agree or disagree with this, I love getting comments and the conversation generated from my posts can be very interesting. Hopefully you enjoyed reading this, and thanks for visiting my blog!


text:
I am programming a simple 3D model viewer. It works like a charm as far as 3D goes, but the controls are more than edgy.
To keep it simple, I used the glut keyboard and mouse callbacks to establish a first-person-like camera movement (imagine any FPS while underwater, you'll get the idea). They both work the way I intended separately, but I have two problems.
1. The callbacks are mutually exclusive. I have to "turn" (mouse) or "walk" (keyboard). Is there any way to have them work at the same time ? Or at least in fast alternance, so that both are usable.
2. Is there any way to accelerate the "callback rate", i.e. the time between two calls to the keyboard and mouse functions ?
Keep in mind that this is a very simple program ; I have neither time nor reason to use an input lib like DirectInput or SDL. However, since this viewer is not for me, I hope to deliver a smoother user experience.


text:
We have had the pleasure of working with a number of small business clients regarding their business success. We have found that in many cases, most of the small businesses are cash strapped. They spend hours each week trying to figure out which supplier they should pay next. We say "should pay", because the small business is in a position that they need to prioritize who they pay first. They "need" to be paying them all but since cash is in short supply, they need to prioritize. The business owner also finds they are too busy to address all the issues currently on their plate. In all of the situations, they have indicated that they would rather spend their time trying to grow their business but things keep piling up.
Once we start conducting a deeper dive within their lives we find that they tend to share a common characteristic; that is; they have negative working capital. What this means is that the money they owe others within the next year is greater than the money they have in the bank plus the money they are owed (receivables). This is especially relevant for the monies due in 90 days being greater than the money in the bank plus what is owed to them within the next 90 days. This situation creates a significant amount of indigestion within the small business. It is has been said that more businesses die from indigestion than they do from starvation (lack of sales).
Once you find yourself in a weak working capital position there are only 3 areas to look at for improvement;
Reducing fixed costs is often the most hard to address since it often means moving premises, getting rid of equipment and vehicles. Reducing variable costs often mean laying-off workers or trying to look for a cheaper supply of materials. Both of these types of actions are quite painful, if not impossible, and once committed to cannot be undone. If you do find expenses you can reduce, great, but be careful not to reduce expenses that will cut of your sales efforts.
Often the easiest and quickest area to address is increasing sales. The food an organization is sales; it is the only thing that keeps a company alive. The ability to process sales orders and deliver on the promises made requires resources in terms of working capital, people and processes. Working capital and people are funded from profitable sales efforts. Seems like a bit of a catch-22, but in reality it is not. What really needs to take place in your business is prioritizing your spend to those items that generate sales. Most importantly it is about focusing on the sales that generate the most profit and stop chasing sales that take too much money and time to pursue.
For those who are lucky enough not to be in a position of poor working capital the best prescription you can take to avoid this unpleasant situation is to invest. Investment in marketing creates leverage for an organization by increasing market awareness about the company and its products and by generating leads for sales people to follow up on. Profitable sales generate cash. When we take a portion of the cash we earn (referred to as "retained earnings") and invest in marketing the outcome of those efforts creates further sales growth which in turn then fuels company growth. Poor marketing and poor sales execution will restrict a company of generating the cash it needs to feed the company. It is imperative that a consistent, repeatable, reliable and predictable marketing and sales process is followed to ensure ongoing financial success.
RK Fischer & Associates
Our offices are located in Southwestern Ontario but we are able to provide most of our services across Canada as most services are performed remotely.
We will provide onsite services that require at least one day onsite in Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, London, Windsor, Woodstock, Leamington, Waterloo, Cambridge, Kitchener, Guelph, Milton, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Toronto, Vaughan, Markham, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge, Pickering and surrounding locations in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario.
For other businesses in Canada who want service onsite and are outside our onsite area, please contact us to discuss your requirements as outside our outlined area will require fees for travel & living. For businesses in the United States, our services are performed remotely in Canada utilizing Zoom for online meetings.
Copyright RK Fischer & Associates, 2010- 2019. All Rights Reserved
Our Privacy Statement


text:
Sprint Planning Meeting The Sprint Planning Meeting is the key ceremony of Scrum Framework. It is the first meeting to kick off the sprint. It is attended by the Scrum Master, Development Team and the Product Owner, along with interested and invited stakeholders. The meeting is time boxed to 4 hours for a 2 week […]
Posts tagged agile
Lean Software Development
Lean Software Development The term lean software development originated in a book by the same name, written by Mary Poppendieck and Tom Poppendieck. The book explains how the lean principles from manufacturing offer a better approach to software development. The book presents the traditional lean principles in a modified form, as well as a set […]
Lean Principles
Lean Principles "LEAN IS… A mindset, or way of thinking, with a commitment to achieve a totally waste- free operation that's focused on your customer's success….It is achieved by simplifying and continuously improving all processes and relationships in an environment of trust, respect and full employee involvement….It is about people, simplicity, flow, visibility, partnerships and […]
Ways to get things done
Agile Estimation
What is Estimation & Why Estimation is the process of finding an estimate, or approximation, which is a value that is usable for some purpose even if input data may be incomplete, uncertain, or unstable. The value is nonetheless usable because it is derived from the best information available. In every or most aspect of […]
Lean Thinking
Lean Thinking While exploring Lean, Lean & Agile… I came across this great compilation 'Lean Primer – by Craig Larman & Bas Vodde'. I found each word of the research work to be insightful to understand the 'Lean Thinking' the Toyota Way. This article is completely adaptation from the same compilation.
Scrum Values
Scrum Framework
What is Agile
What is Agile? Agile software development is a group of software development methods in which solutions evolve through collaboration among self-organizing, cross-functional teams. It promotes adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery, continuous improvement, and encourages rapid and flexible response to change.


text:
This is sponsored content for IG
Uncertainty reigned over a middling night for markets, but futures are pointing to gains for the ASX at the open.
The long and short of it
1. Delaying the pain of uncertainty: The pain of uncertainty, when it comes to two of the world's big macroeconomic issues, looks likely to persist for a little while yet.
Two stories, to be elaborated on in a moment, defined market-headlines overnight: a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping won't happen until at least April; while the UK House of Commons has voted overwhelmingly to extend the Brexit-deadline, though with no clear path forward from here. The frustration is palpable, and its apparently resulted in a level of exhaustion for financial markets. After a bit of chop, Wall Street is trading in a cold-fashion, only slightly down for the day, handing the Asian region little inspiration for the day ahead.
2. No March meeting between Trump and Xi: On the trade-war, market participants were a touch confused. No imminent meeting, as had been hoped, between the top-brass of the US and Chinese governments, has sapped confidence. But the conclusion reached, apparently, as the news has been digested through the North American session has been "well, what did we really expect?".
It's been the problem with chasing sentiment lately when it comes to the trade-war. Tensions have clearly de-escalated, and markets have reflected that in pricing. However, no path has been put forward, no real solutions offered, and never, at any stage, have the deep structural concerns underpinning the US-China stand-off – which may well persist for years – been adequately addressed.
3. Anything to relieve the pressure: It's been one of those "lipstick on a dead-pig" situations: the conflict is quite fundamentally intractable. But that's been well understood, and it would be wrong to say markets don't realise that.
All market participants are looking for is a superficial solution that will release the pressure valve a little and ensure that things don't get worse – a loosening of the shackles, if you will. It pertains mostly to Chinese economic growth, this desire, and it was reaffirmed yesterday. The Middle Kingdom, already mired in its own structural and cyclical issues, is still showing signs of an economic slowdown. The economic data dump yesterday, though not a categorical disaster, revealed an economy suffering from diminishing activity.
4. The latest Brexit can-kicking exercise: So not to become too preoccupied the trade-war: the other big case of can-kicking transpired in the Brexit debacle last night. In round three-of-three of this week's Brexit-battle in the UK House of Commons, UK MPs voted overwhelmingly to extend the March 29 Brexit-deadline. Coming into this week, this was the expected, and perhaps hoped-for, outcome from market participants. Judging by market activity, the formal approval of a Brexit-delay hasn't diminished totally the risks Brexit presents to financial markets.
A no-deal hasn't been taken off the table entirely, and a path forward for Brexit hasn't been outlined, let alone agreed to. It's a prolonging of uncertainty and chaos: the Pound's pullback today from its weekly highs tells us so.
5. An unremarkable, and unreliable lead: Out of last night's trade, the ASX200, just like markets at large, will be grasping for a lead. This goes equally for the bears as it does the bulls -- right now, there's just as little reason to sell as there is to buy. Wall Street's stall below 2815 again demonstrates this overriding attitude: with what we know, maybe stocks are just where they ought to be.
SPI Futures suggest that the ASX200 will jump 10 points or so at the open, though given the split in behaviour between Asian and North American traders this week, maybe this isn't a strong indicator of the morning's sentiment. As such, absent a lead, the interest could be in some major risks coming-up, instead.
6. Are we turning Japanese? There's plenty on the calendar in the next 7 days. The Asian session will concern itself primarily with the Bank of Japan meeting today. No surprises: little policy change is expected from the meeting. A theme in markets across the globe recently has been a pivot by central bankers to dovish biases, if not downgrades to their economic outlook.
By some, it's being said that developed markets are "turning Japanese". That is: a looming global growth slow down means Western monetary policy will resemble that of the ultra-interventionist, negative rate inducing BOJ. Through this lens, the BOJ meeting will be viewed today: what can they tell us about how the world's other major central banks will adjust policy in the future?
7. Next week's pressure-points: We may not have to wait too long to gather hints. Next week is big, and centres around several central bank related events. At home, the RBA's Minutes are released. The Bank of England, still in the shadows of Brexit, will also meet. But, as it always is, the major event will be the US Federal Reserve's meeting, at which the Fed will keep rates on hold.
Overlaying this, several European PMI figures, a swathe of UK data, and local employment figures are released. It will be a week that offers to break markets' current holding pattern and address its long-existing fundamental dyad: the interplay between international financial conditions, and the global economic outlook.
8. Market watch:
SPI futures up 13 points or 0.2% to 6200 about 7.10am AEDT
AUD -0.4% to 70.65 US cents
On Wall St at near 4pm: Dow flat S&P 500 flat Nasdaq -0.2%
In New York, BHP -1.2% Rio -0.2% Atlassian +1.7%
In Europe: Stoxx 50 +0.6% FTSE +0.4% CAC +0.8% DAX +0.1%
Spot gold -1% to $US1295.85 an ounce at 1.38pm New York time
Brent crude -0.4% to $US67.29 a barrel
US oil +0.5% to $US58.56 a barrel
Iron ore +2.9% to $US87.26 a tonne
Dalian iron ore +0.7% to 622 yuan
LME aluminium -0.2% to $US1903 a tonne
LME copper -1.1% to $US6404 a tonne
2-year yield: US 2.46% Australia 1.58%
5-year yield: US 2.43% Australia 1.59%
10-year yield: US 2.63% Australia 1.97% Germany 0.08%
US-Australia 10-year yield gap as of 7.10am AEDT: 66 basis points
This column was produced in commercial partnership
between The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and IG


text:
Remember the time
Champion Jon Jones is close to cleaning out the UFC light heavyweight division, UFC president Dana White said after Saturday's win over Vitor Belfort.
It's a cute turn of phrase that indicates he has beaten every worthy contender at 205 pounds. Whenever a top-tier champion makes a few consecutive title defenses, MMA folks love to list the rest of the worthy contenders left.
Whether it's Jones at light heavyweight or Anderson Silva at middleweight or Georges St-Pierre at welterweight, they always manage to leave one of the list: time.
Yes, time. That pesky little instrument in life that we use to measure how long has passed from thing to the next.
"I have some unfinished business with Dan Henderson," Jones said after winning at UFC 152.
Yes, he does.
And that fight won't happen in 2012, seeing how Henderson is rehabbing a knee injury and Jones has undetermined damage to his right arm from that devastating armbar that almost cost Jones his belt.
Jones also has Alexander Gustafsson and Chael Sonnen "in the mix" at 205 pounds. And since most elite fighters only get into the octagon twice a year as a champion (occasionally three times a year), that could conceivably take Jones into 2014. Anything can happen between then and now. MMA is not a sport that typically lends itself to monthly appearances by a fighter.
Of course, that all depends on how those fighters do in their upcoming fights. Plus, there's the Lyoto Machida factor out there, and even Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.
If Jones has to miss an extended period of time because of the arm injury, then that allows for another contender to emerge. It's that tenuous.
Remember when everyone said GSP had cleaned out the 170-pounders. Well, a knee injury put him down for 18 months and now he's got Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz to contend with. Silva, the best fighter in the world, finished Sonnen last July and now he's got Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman and Tim Boetsch all jostling for the next title shot.
The right injury, or the rightly worded tweet, can instantly change all that for anyone in the division. In any division.
White told reporters after the UFC 152 post-fight press conference that if fans demanded the Jones-Sonnen fight next, he might have to make that fight happen.
Matchmaking doesn't take place in a vacuum. It requires worthy fighters, healthy fighters, marketable fighters.
So before you trim that list of contenders down to one for a particular champion, take a look at the calendar. Let's just hope it's one of those 16-month calendars.
We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.


text:
We'll be meeting inside the garage entrance at noon or shortly after, and sketching wherever we want--I'm in an Asian kind of mood, myself!
FYI, the incredibly talented Molly Hammer is doing a brunch performance at Chas on the Plaza, in the Raphael Hotel, from 10:00 a.m. till one, and we're planning to go there on our way to the Nelson. Join us, if you wish!


text:
I've said it before, there's no shortage of dumb, parody comedies out there. But there is a shortage of GOOD dumb, parody comedies. The ones like Scary movie from the Wayans are ok, but have quite lost their magic already. There was a reason why I was really stoked and excited for This is the End since it had a lot of my favorite comedy actors in it. And I walked into the theater with high hopes.
I watched a lot of movies by Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Danny Mcbride and the gang. The thing is that I was never disappointed in any of those movies. Knocked up, Pineapple express, Superbad, Your Highness, 21 Jump street, etc etc. All of these are good movies. Not critically acclaimed ones since those are for old people, but good and fun movies. So nothing made me more excited to watch this movie.
A group of friends get together for a party when the biblical rupture suddenly happens. The world drastically changes and people start getting taken or "ruptured" to heaven. The people who didn't get taken must then try to band together to survive.
This is probably the best part about the movie. Everyone plays as themselves. Seth Rogen is Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill is Jonah Hill. The thing about these guys is that 4 out of 5 times, they play the same character in their movies. This is not a bad thing. If you want to see their other acting side then go watch those other movies like Spiderman for James Franco, Green Hornet for Seth Rogen, Django Unchained? for Jonah Hill? Maybe. And so on.
Everyone plays as themselves and it's awesome. If you know who these guys are, then get ready to see them play it out here. Just for your reference, imagine Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel (the 4 friends. remember that Jason Siegel was the other guy) and Craig Robinson (the bouncer from the club) from Knocked up, James Franco from Pineapple express, Danny Mcbride from Your Highness.
It's great how these guys interact with each other. It's just how I would imagine them to interact in real life. The pacing is great. there's hardly a dull moment. It doesn't leave a lot of storyline loopholes. everything seems to be explained well. for a comedy, they sure took their time to tell a good tale.
Expectation check
I made some expectations earlier in the month on what will make me enjoy This is the End.
|Show a disclaimer at the start saying all characters are fictional etc etc… I think this would be hilarious if it were there
|Nope. If there was I might have missed it.
|More cameos… I saw a few, hope there will be more.
|Yep. Exceeded my expectation. There were a few that surprised me. One that I really enjoyed
|Show a lot of Stereotype/Racist jokes – Rogen and friends are top notch, great about this based on their previous movies. I hope the writing keeps up and there's a lot more of this
|Yep. You need to be listening to each joke to get some of them though
|Play as themselves. They pretty much play the same character in almost every movie they're in. Some have done other personas, that's fine. But I want their funny personas here!
|Yep. Just what I was expecting. Well ok, it's not their true selves in real life. but it's what you expect them to be. their funny selves.
|Dumb but funny ending – It's the rupture. So there's bound to be a lot of folks dying and the world is going to be in a weird place after they're done. So hope they can make the ending a bit funny or enjoyable and dumb at the same time. None of that cliffhanger crap
|Exceeded my expectations. I love how this movie ends. Might just watch it again just for the ending
|Make me laugh more than 50% of the time.
|Exceeds. I must have been laughing more than half of the time
This is the End is one of the best movies I have seen this year. I have not laughed this hard while watching a movie in a long time. If you are not offended by a lot of green and phallic jokes then you'll be fine. They have made a really good comedy movie here which I'm sure I'll be watching again in the future.
Distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International, "This Is The End" is showing exclusively at Philippine Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide.
Score: 5 out of 5 (Mind blown)


text:
Mrs. E. and I want to retire in the next few years. Like a lot of typical ex-steelworkers I had some of my 28 year pension in the mill stolen. The factory I worked at had many owners over the years and some of them never paid into the pension fund. You don't find that out until the company goes belly up and sells the place. I've currently been in a different field the last 15 years and will have a small pension coming from that. Mrs. E. has been in the same field 36 years and will have a pension from that job. We live fairly simple, but like a lot of people helped take out loans for our kids for college. We also spend a small fortune for car insurance and in maintaining our old house. We somehow did manage to invest for retirement in mutual funds in 401K and 403B accounts. I tried to pick mutual funds that weren't invested in tobacco, Walmart or Koch brother products as I considered them all immoral. I have to say we did pretty good on the investments we picked. We won't be able to lead a luxurious retirement but maybe a semi-leisurely one.
Now that we are closer to retirement we need some advise on our investments. We need to change them to less risky type accounts. We have now talked to three different investors and are narrowing down our pick. This is very hard for me because investors tend to be conservative Wall Street types not main street working-class types. We checked out one investor in the nearby Western PA. area. My "I don't want to invest with this guy" sensor went off when he mentioned he graduated from Liberty University. This is the Southern Baptist University in Lynchburg, Virgina founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell. In 1984 the university was in debt and bailed out by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. My fingertips would bleed if I typed in all the problems I have with the late Rev. Falwell and late Rev. Moon. Suffice to say that they were bigots and racists who used religion as a disguise for hate speech. That thought immediately had me waiting to hear this investor say something racist or bigoted. He said enough things that really make me think he was dancing around the subjects. I did not react and just told him I would call him back if I wanted to invest with him.
This investor buys time on a local PA. radio station to promote his investment service. His daughter who works with him is a co-host of the radio show. I now wanted to know more about them, so I tuned into their radio program. He spent considerable time on the show bashing immigrants coming to the U.S. The daughter said that the American public was stupid and had unfortunately elected Obama who is an utter failure. She said the government was strangling business by having regulations. She said Social Security is a failed system. She never mentioned that Social Security has cut the rate of poverty for the elderly in half. Financial columnist Jane Bryant Quinn has described Social Security as "Arguably the U.S. government's greatest success." Both the investor and his daughter went on rants against people of the Islamic faith. A couple of weeks after my visit to their office I got a call from their secretary. She wanted me to give her a date when I would be coming back to their office for a follow-up visit. I informed her that I am a Christian and a religious person. I said therefore I would not need their services as they were unChristian in their morals. I told her that the investor and his daughter both needed to listen to tapes of their program and think about their hate speech.
My father was a small businessman for over 50 years. He decided early on that you didn't put food on your table by insulting customers. That message was lost on the used car dealer in Brookfield, Ohio that had a "Fire Obama" sign in front of his car lot. The message is also lost on gun dealers who have up signs saying Obama and the democrats are out to take away your guns and put you in FEMA camps. Sadly, when I see that, you just make me think you are just too damn crazy to own a gun or a sharp pencil. Investors if you want to get that opportunity to invest for us local working stiffs, at least pretend you care about Main Street as much as you care about Wall Street.
We are now left with being a service sector economy, so how about some service where the customer comes first?
"You are what you do, not what you say you'll do." ~ C. G. Jung


text:
Ziplining and Canopy Tours in Blue Ridge, Georgia!
And included in all this, best of all is the setting of the property that the course lies on. Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge is designed on a 165 acre tract of land in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, in the back yard of Blue Ridge. Located only 6 miles from downtown Blue Ridge, the property is some of the most beautiful you'll ever see. The course has over 6000 feet of cable, you'll zip through the property for over 1 mile, you will experience the mountains from the treetops, you'll zip into the valley, soar over pastures, cross over Fighting Town Creek and much more. The course has been rated one of the best in the industry and we are striving for the best in the country. Come join us and you be the judge of how our ziplines rank right here in Blue Ridge, Georgia. We've been told by many that have zipped all over the world that Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge is the best yet. We are a destination, come join us and "Let the Adventures Begin"
For more information and to make reservations call 800-251-4800


text: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was meant to stem age discrimination. The problem is that the act has too many loopholes, says lawyer Patricia G. Barnes, author of "Overcoming Age Discrimination in Employment." Meanwhile, two former, un-tenured teachers from Ohio State University are filing a lawsuit in the face of what they deem is blatant age discrimination, with years of age discrimination and retaliation. (READ MORE)


text:
Subscribe To Robin Wright And Naomi Watts To Star In The Grandmothers Updates
I've already subscribed
Blonde beauties Naomi Watts and Robin Wright are teaming up to star alongside one another in an Australia-French co-production called The Grandmothers, which will actually have them playing friends and mothers who find themselves caught up in similar, though equally strange romantic situations.
The Hollywood Reporter posted the news, describing the film as "The erotic tale of misguided love and a celebration of the enduring nature of female friendship." Funded by Screen Australia and directed by Anne Fontaine, The Grandmothers will star Wright and Watts as two life-long friends who somehow end up falling in love with each other's teenage sons. Something tells me Freud would find the whole situation very interesting, especially if there's a bit of transference going on between these four people.
?The movie is based on Doris Lessing's novel and is being adapted for the big screen by Christopher Hampton. Also set to star in the film are Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville. Not having read the book, I can only speculate on what the title refers to, but it would be truly bizarre if these two mothers turned each other into grandmothers.
Among Watts' recent film credits are J. Edgar, Dream House, and Fair Game. Meanwhile, Wright is set to appear in the upcoming The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, as well as the Netflix series in development House of Cards, which will also star Kevin Spacey. ??


text:
Click here to enter the drawing for your chance to win an Kizer C01C Sheepdog Ki4488A & Ka-Bar Dozier Folding Hunter, , Bladeforums.com swag or memberships!
Be sure to read the rules before entering, then help us decide next week's giveaway by hitting the poll in that thread! Entries close at midnight, Saturday Dec 14 !
Once the entries close, we'll live stream the drawing on Sunday, Dec 15 at 5PM Eastern. Tune in to our YouTube channel TheRealBladeForums for a chance to win bonus prizes!
Questions? Comments? Post in the discussion thread here
Show Us Your Traditional Customs!
Discussion in 'Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades' started by TattooBlade, Jun 21, 2018.
Page 6 of 14
Page 6 of 14


text:
It appears that the long time battle between XHTML2 and HTML5 has come to a conclusion, and HTML5 has won. Actually, HTML5 has been ahead for some time, but the w3c finally officially announced the ending of XHTML2 standards development. For a good introduction to the issue, take a look at Wired's overview of the announcement.
This move is a good thing. It removes a distraction and helps browser makers focus their attention on one implementation. As for what it means for Web developers? As far as impact to our coding, it appears the impact should be low. As long as you code to current standards, your code should be compatible to either HTML5 or it's XML-based XHTML5 sibling. Of course there will be some impact in learning the new language elements, but the learning curve should be relatively gentle. For those who like agonizing detail, here's the HTML 5 spec. The HTML 4 to 5 differences article by the w3c gives you the skinny on what are the new language elements. For a higher level overview, A List Apart has an older but still relevant overview.


text:
There was no surprise at the Erdem show last evening. The showcase was quietly stunning, mysterious and elegant. While I have gone through every single runway outfit on Style.com prior to the show, I still felt somewhat awed by the showmanship once the strum of violin began and the models started sashaying in flowy dresses with abstract water-colour prints.
While there were some variations with lace, velvet and embellishments, the Erdem show was, simply put, a presentation of many functional ready-to-wear pieces for the ladies. There was no theatrics, nothing crazy but style that could last season after season.
The above video is the final walkthrough of the show, with the designer Erdem Moralioglu on stage towards the end. This was the best I could capture from the show, I probably need to perch myself at the photographers' pit next year! 🙂
Images: Herworld.com
« Previous: Shop Local Designers at Style Space on 4 (and some information on Blueprint)
- Published by MsGlitzy.com on May 15, 2011 8:35 PM


text:
A very special and comfortable ring was brought in to me to fix; The original paua shell inlay had fallen out. Through a slow process of cutting out small, individually shaped pieces and fitting them in place I was able to recreate the inlay. Now a beautiful ring is whole again and can be worn with pleasure!
A Ring Made New Again
By Karenna Maraj Jewelry on April 16, 2012
Labels: fixed ring, paua shell inlay, repair
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Learn how to make cannabis-infused brownies with this simple and delicious recipe.
Weed brownies are often the first food that comes to mind when you think of marijuana edibles.
Luckily, you don't have to be a professional chef to cook up a delicious batch of brownies, but there are some essential points you need to know. Let's start with the basics.
Making Cannaoil/Cannabutter
If you're just throwing raw marijuana into brownie batter, you're doing it wrong.
"Our bodies are not equipped to digest plant matter like that. When people just throw the weed into the brownies, first of all it's not going to get you too high," says JeffThe420Chef, author of cannabis cookbook The 420 Gourmet: The Elevated Art of Cannabis Cuisine.
That method will also lead to horrible tasting brownies.
Before making the brownie mix, you must first infuse the cannabis with oil or butter — but there's a correct way to do this.
"If you just throw weed into a pot, you're not going to have the same experience," Jeff explains.
Getting the Right Dose
"I've had people tell me horror stories from edibles," Jeff says. To avoid a bad experience, Jeff insists on getting the correct dosage when making the cannaoil or cannabutter you need for weed brownies.
To calculate how strong your brownies will be, you need to know the percentage of THC in the bud, the amount of oil or butter in the recipe, and how many servings you are preparing.
Fortunately, you don't have to do any difficult math. Jeff recommends using his online THC/CBD calculator to help determine how many milligrams of THC will be in each serving.
Weed Brownie Effects
Unlike smoking weed, the effects of weed brownies take awhile to kick in. The high is typically felt one to two hours after consuming the brownie and can last anywhere from four to eight hours.
The high you get from the brownies will depend on two factors — the first being the strain you use. For example, sativa strains will have a more energizing effect while brownies made with indica strains will cause you to become more relaxed.
The second factor is the percentage of THC in the bud, and adjusting the dosage for the effect you desire.
Baking From Scratch vs. Box Mix
For a buttery flavor and creamier texture, Jeff recommends making the mix from scratch so you can use butter, as opposed to pre-made mixes, which typically require oil.
However, making the entire mix from scratch isn't the only option. "If you want to do a quick fix, I would say use brownie mix," Jeff notes.
Either way, you'll want to make sure you're baking in a well-ventilated area, since the aroma will be strong. Opening the window, turning on a fan, and placing a towel under the door can help if you live in an apartment.
For delicious yet simple weed brownies, we suggest using the recipe below.
Triple Chocolate Pecan Canna-Brownies Recipe
By JeffThe420Chef
Number of servings: 24
Preparation time: 15 minutes plus 15 minutes for frosting
Cooking time: 25 to 30 minutes
Idle time: 30 minutes
Approximate THC per serving*
10% THC = 6.7 mg/brownie
15% THC = 10 mg/brownie
20% THC = 13.4 mg/brownie
*Approximate dose per serving is based on infusing 5 grams of dried cannabis into 5 ounces of coconut oil.
Cooking spray
Your favorite boxed brownie mix
1/3 cup cannaoil
1/3 cup water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup roasted and glazed pecans, crushed
Melted chocolate (optional)
Crushed Heath bar (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 340ºF. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch brownie pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine eggs, cannaoil and water.
3. Gradually stir the brownie mix until blended.
4. Add the chocolate chips and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
5. Bake according to instructions on the box, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. Remove, and let cool for 30 minutes.
6. Cut into 24 equal pieces.
7. In a medium Pyrex bowl, melt the chocolate for 20 seconds in the microwave.
Stir well. Microwave again for 10 seconds. Stir briskly until smooth and creamy.
8. Insert a small fork into the side or bottom of a brownie. Dip the brownie in the chocolate, and use a small spatula to ensure that it's evenly coated. Set the coated brownie on parchment paper. Repeat this process with the remaining brownies.
9. Sprinkle Heath bar crumbles on the brownies while the chocolate is still warm.
10. Let set and voilà!
A more gourmet version of weed brownies can be found in Jeff's book The 420 Gourmet: The Elevated Art of Cannabis Cuisine


text:
General Statement
www.bmtsurgical.com (this "Web Site", "Site") is owned and operated by BMT Medizintechnik GmbH ("us", "we", "our", "BMT" or the "Company").
ATTENTION: Please read this statement carefully before using the site: www.bmtsurgical.com. Your use of this web site constitutes your acceptance in full of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
BMT operates the Site and reserves the right to change the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time without notice and any modifications are effective when they are posted here . BMT reserves the right, in its discretion, to suspend, change, modify, add or remove portions of BMT content available on the Site at any time and to restrict the use and accessibility of the Site. You are responsible for reviewing information posted online to obtain timely notice of such changes. Your use of the Site after such changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as modified. If you are accessing this Site as a representative of an organization, these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy bind both you individually and the organization and references to "you" and "your" shall be construed to apply to you individually and the organization.
As a condition of your use of this Site, you will not use the Site or the information contained herein (the "Site Information") for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You will not use this Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overload or impair the operation of this Site or use by third parties.
Terms of Use
The contents of this Site are Copyright © 2017 BMT Medizintechnik GmbH. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in any form without the prior written permission of BMT is prohibited except in accordance with the following Terms of Use. BMT consents to you browsing these World Wide Web pages on your computer or printing copies of extracts from these pages for your personal use only and not for redistribution unless consented to in writing by BMT. Individual documents in our World Wide Web pages may be subject to additional terms indicated in those documents. The use of this Site and the content therein is permitted to private, noncommercial use. The use of press releases and other documents classified as public is permitted in public communications if the source of the information has been stated.
No mention is made of rights with respect to other trademarks, service marks or trade names whether registered or not, which may attach to certain words or signs used herein. The absence of such mention, however, in no way implies that there is no protection of these marks, trade names, words or signs. Please note that any product, process or technology described in this Site may be the subject of other Intellectual Property Rights reserved by BMT or a third party. No right to use such Intellectual Property Right is granted hereunder.
BMT Catalogues
All catalogues are licensed under a Creative Commons License – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported
Confidential Information
Certain restricted product information is available on this Site only to licensed customers, representatives or distributors of BMT that are registered to receive information via passwords issued by BMT. This restricted information is considered confidential and proprietary information of BMT. If you are a registered customer or a representative of a registered customer, BMT authorizes you to download, copy, distribute and use the restricted information for yourself or, if applicable, only within your organization, and only for the intended purposes authorized by BMT. You shall not transfer your password to unauthorized parties. You will immediately notify BMT of any unauthorized use of your password. You are responsible for use of your password. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Site Information or area within this Site.
Any information or material you submit to this Site by any means will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary and may be used by BMT for any purpose whatsoever, including without limitation the development and/or provision of products and services except that all personal data submitted to this Site will be used by BMT in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
No Warranties; Limitation of Liability; Indemnity
This Site and all site information is provided "as is". BMT makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or non -infringement of intellectual rights.In no event will BMT or its managers and/or officers and/or employees be liable for any incidental consequential or indirect damages arising out of the use or inability to use this site or any site information.
You agree to release, defend, indemnify and hold BMT harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of this Site or any Site Information. BMT makes no representations or promises to develop, provide or market any product or service discussed on this Site, and you shall not rely on the information provided or the prospect of availability of any product or service currently in development or currently anticipated to be made available in the future.
This Site may from time to time could contain links to third-party Web sites. It may also be linked with other Web sites, either with or without the consent of BMT. In either case, the linked (or linking) Web sites are not under the control of BMT and BMT is not responsible for the content of any linked Web site or any link contained in a linked Web site. BMT reserves the right to terminate any link or linking program at any time. BMT does not endorse companies, institutions, organizations, or products to which it links (or is linked). If you decide to access any of the third-party Web sites linked to this Site, or if you link to this Site from some other Web site, you do this entirely at your own risk. If you link to another Web site, you are leaving the BMT Web site. BMT is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages or any pages linked to this Site.
If any provision of these Terms of Use are found to be unlawful or unenforceable in any respect, the court shall reform such provision so as to render it enforceable (or, if it is not possible to reform such provision so as to make it enforceable, then delete such provision). As so reformed or modified, the court shall fully enforce these Terms of Use.
BMT may assign its rights and duties under these Terms of Use to any party at any time without notice to its users. See BMT's Privacy policy relating to the collection and use of information through this Site.
Privacy Policy
BMT is committed to protecting the privacy of your information. This Privacy Statement describes BMT's Web site privacy practices. BMT has therefore established this Privacy Policy to assist you to understand how BMT collects and uses personally identifiable information ("Personal Information"). By using the Web Site and any other linked pages, features, content, software (including any browser plug-in software), data or our hosted application service or related support services (collectively, the "Website" or the "Services"), you are agreeing to the collection and use of Personal Information in the manner described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that BMT does not own or control, or to individuals that BMT does not employ or manage.
Collection of Personal Data Including E-Mail Addresses
BMT takes your privacy seriously. We respect and protect the privacy of our users and take appropriate steps to safeguard your personal information.
We collect the information you give us when you visit our Web Site and use it to download or view specific product information or when you request to be contacted. You may use this Web Site to register to receive additional information (i.e. newsletters) or products from us. When you register, we ask you for contact information like your name, postal address and e-mail address.
We sometimes supplement the information that you provide with information that is received from third parties. For instance, if inaccurate postal or zip codes are received, we will use third party software to fix them.
BMT Email Marketing Communication Policy
BMT sends promotional email only to:
- Customers
- People who have given consent to BMT to receive promotional email
- People on rented email lists who have given permission to the list owner to receive third-party promotional email
- All of the above mentioned who have not opted out after having received promotional email from us.
In each promotional email, we provide an easy and clear way to opt out of future BMT email. Opt-out requests using the opt-out link in our emails are processed automatically and go into effect immediately. Opt-out requests sent by the following email firstname.lastname@example.com are processed within 10 business days. When sending email to rented email lists, we suppress addresses of those people who have opted out of BMT email in the past.
We always disclose our identity in mass email communications, including the address of our headquarters location. We never use deceiving header information or subject lines. We never send mass, promotional email to email addresses "harvested" from websites. We never, under any circumstances, rent or sell email addresses to any other company or individual. When coordinating with our resellers for the purpose of follow-up on sales inquiries made to us, we provide full contact information of the inquirer to the reseller, including email address, so the reseller can follow up on the inquiry.
Use of Personal Data
We process your Personal Data only for specific and limited purposes. We ask only for data that is adequate, relevant and not excessive for those purposes. When we ask you for Personal Data, we tell you the purposes for which we will process that data.
Some of these purposes include the following:
- We may contact you occasionally to inform you of new services we will be providing, or special offers, events or articles we think will be of interest to you.
- We may send you regular updates by e-mail or by post on BMT organized or related events.
- We may send you requested product information and promotional material.
- We may use your Personal Data for marketing purposes and market research.
- We may use your Personal Data internally to help us improve our products and services and to help resolve any problems.
Disclosure of Your Personal DataWe do not share, sell or distribute your Personal Data with unrelated third parties, except under these limited circumstances:
- Personal Data may occasionally be transferred to third parties who act for or on behalf of BMT, or in connection with the business of BMT for further processing in accordance with the purposes for which the data was originally collected or for purposes to which you have subsequently consented. For example, sometimes a third party may have access to your Personal Data in order to handle our mailings on our behalf.
- We may share or transfer the information in our databases to comply with a legal requirement, for the administration of justice, to protect your vital interests, to protect the security or integrity of our databases or this Web Site, to take precautions against legal liability, or in the event of a corporate sale, merger, reorganization, dissolution or similar event.
- Where appropriate, before disclosing Personal Data to a third party, we contractually require the third party to take adequate precautions to protect that data.
Anonymous data collected through this Web Site
In addition to the information we collect as described above, we use technology to collect anonymous information about the use of our Web Site. This technology does not identify you personally; it simply enables us to compile statistics about our visitors and their use of our Web Site. We use this anonymous data to improve the content and functionality of this Web Site and our e-mail updates, to better understand our customers and markets, and to improve our products and services.
In order to collect the anonymous data described in the preceding paragraph, we may use "cookies" that collect the first level domain name of the user and the date and time you accessed this Web Site. A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters. This information is sent to your computer when you use the Web Site and it's stored on your computer, subject to your cookies storage preferences, so that we can uniquely identify a user's browser.
We also use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Web Site. An IP address is a numeric code that identifies your computer on a network, or in this case, the Internet. Your IP address is also used to gather broad demographic information, such as determining how many of our visitors are from Europe, North America, Asia, etc..
User Communications
When you send email or other communication to BMT, we may retain those communications in order to process your inquiries, respond to your requests and improve our services.
Links to Other Web Sites
This Privacy Policy applies only to www.BMTsurgical.com and to other BMT URLs through or from which you have reached this Web Site. This Web Site could contain hyperlinks to web sites that are not operated by BMT. These hyperlinks are provided for your reference and convenience only and do not imply any endorsement of the activities of these third-party web sites or any association with their operators. We do not control these web sites and are not responsible for their data or privacy practices. We urge you to review any privacy policy posted on any site you visit before using the site or providing any Personal Data about yourself.
Information Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction of data. These include internal reviews of our data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data.
Access to Personal Data is for restricted to designated BMT employees, contractors and agents who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our services. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination and criminal prosecution, if they fail to meet these obligations.
Special Note for Parents and Children Under Age 18
The site you are visiting is a general audience site. The Web Site is not directed to persons under 18. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with personal information without their consent, he or she should contact us. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from people under 18. If we become aware that a person under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our files. If you are under 18, do not attempt to provide us any information about yourself.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy or concerns about the way we process your Personal Data, please contact us by e-mailing us at email@example.com
Copyright © 2017 BMT Medizintechnik GmbH. All rights reserved.
Last updated: 2017-11-14


text:
Patient Resources
Online Resources and Forms
St. Jude Medical
Boston Scientific
Heart Rhythm Society
WATCHMAN Device Decision Making Tools
NICE – Patient Decision Aid – Atrial Fibrillation: Management
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) – What You and Your Family Should Know
American College of Cardiology – AntiCoag Evaluator/
Insurance Benefits
The Arrhythmia Institute Pamphlet
Patient Forms
If you have not already done so, you can complete your Patient Health History form, as well as confirm your demographic information, by logging into your new Patient Portal.
If you do not have Portal access please call your office.
Assignment of Insurance Benefits
HIPAA Patient Acknowledgement
Patient Financial Policy
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
For release of records prior to 4/1/2018: Record Release Authorization
For release of records after 4/1/2018: TJU Authorization To Release PHI Form 2016
Participating Insurance Plans
The practice participates in the following insurance plans:
AARP (Secondary to Medicare)
Advantra Medicare
Aetna Better Health New Jersey Only
Aetna Leap Plans Tier I (aka Savings Plus) is Pennsylvania Only
AmeriHealth/Amerihealth NJ
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cigna Healthspring (Bravo)
Cigna NJ & PA
Coventry/Health America
First Health
Galaxy Health Network
Gateway Pennsylvania Only
Health Partners Pennsylvania Only
Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Omnia Tier II (aka Horizon Advance)
Humana PPO
Independence Administrators
Keystone 65 No Focus plans
Keystone First Pennsylvania Only
Keystone First VIP Pennsylvania Only
Keystone Health Plan East Tier III
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Oxford Plans (United HealthCare) Choice Network Plus is Pennsylvania Only
Personal Choice – Tier III
Personal Choice 65 – Tier III
Prime Health
Railroad Medicare
Three Rivers (United HealthCare)
TriCare / ChampVA
United HealthCare Commercial Plans Medicare plans only if coverage includes out of network benefits.
No HMO Plans
An online patient education resource tool with interactive descriptions of cardiac electrophysiology diagnostic and therapeutic tools


text:
Narcolepsy boy wins £120k swine flu vaccine damages
A boy with a rare sleeping illness caused by a swine flu vaccine has won £120,000 in damages.
Josh Hadfield, 10, from Frome in Somerset, developed narcolepsy after receiving the Pandemrix vaccine six years ago.
He was awarded the money after appealing against the government which had initially refused to pay as he was not "severely disabled" enough.
His mother Caroline Hadfield said winning was a "huge relief".
Families are entitled to £120,000 through the Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme, but only if they can prove "severe" disability.
Josh's narcolepsy was triggered after he was given the H1N1 2009 influenza vaccine, known as Pandemrix, made by GlaxoSmithKline, in January 2010.
He also suffers from cataplexy, which affects muscle control, but he had shown no symptoms of the illness before being vaccinated.
Ms Hadfield said: "It will help secure Josh's future. It's just a shame we had to jump through this amount of hoops to get this far."
She said her son was "coping" and had to have "one to two sleeps" during the school day.
"Josh has had to work incredibly hard because he misses lessons due to sleep and medical appointments," she said.
She added he had also had a large weight gain caused by the condition and his medication.
The Hadfield's solictor Suzanne Williams said she was "incredibly pleased" for Josh: "To succeed in the appeal, we had to satisfy the tribunal that he had a 60% disablement or more and they, in fact, concluded that he was 72% disabled based upon his present symptoms.
"They were also critical of the medical evidence provided by the secretary of state which they considered had not taken into account the whole picture."
Pandemrix was most widely used in the UK during the 2009-10 flu pandemic and given to almost a million British children between six months and five years old.
A spokesman for GlaxoSmithKline said: "We remain committed to carrying out additional research into the potential role of Pandemrix in the development of narcolepsy.
"We are also supporting ongoing work from other experts and organisations investigating reported cases of the condition."
The vaccine, which is no longer used, has also been linked to narcolepsy in children from Finland, Sweden and Ireland.
Matthew Hill, Points West Health Correspondent
The link between Pandemrix and narcolepsy was first suggested by studies in Finland and Sweden where a review of 75 children who developed the disorder had a tenfold increased risk of the condition within six months of having the jab.
This was confirmed by another study in 2012 in Ireland showing a 13-fold increase in youngsters between five and 19 years of age.
There are about 100 other cases in the pipeline, so it seems the awarding of £120,000 to Josh Hadfield is only the start.
Narcolepsy facts
• Narcolepsy is a rare illness, with around 10 new cases per million people every year
• The main symptom is falling asleep suddenly
• The cause of narcolepsy remains unclear
• Some people may be predisposed to the condition by their genetics
• Suggested initial triggers include infections such as measles or mumps, accidents and the hormonal changes that take place in puberty
• It most often begins between the ages of 15 and 30
Josh Hadfield's story was featured on BBC Radio 4's File on 4. You can listen online or download the programme here.


text:
Hello, lovely crafters,
How are you?
It's been a while since I posted. So much has happened that I doubt I will remember it all. I tend to write about our life over on my other blog which I mention below. So feel free to pop over and have a nose! 🙂
We have builders next door and to say it is a nightmare would be an understatement. But tea, music and crochet are keeping me sane.
The weather has been beautiful. What lovely weather at last.
Just a quick mention of my new book and I hope you don't mind. If you'd like to hear more about my novels pop over to www.renham.co.uk where there is loads of information about the books, me and my life. Suffice it to say that I have a new romance out on June 9th. 'WHEN ARCHIE MET ROSIE'
An Unexpected Love Story.
'Rosie Foster has two dreams. The first is to move off the Tradmore Estate, and the second is to see Paris. Archie wants for nothing. He has his five-bedroom house but no one to share it with now that his beloved wife, Cath, has died. And then … Holly has a disastrous night out and, against all the odds, Archie meets Rosie.
A funny, sad and poignant tale of how love can be found in the strangest of places.'
My current book 'WATCHING YOU' is available now for 99p to download. This is for a limited time only. https://goo.gl/JYytX9
Right now onto crochet, which is what this blog is all about. It has been so long since I wrote a post that I can't recall what projects I told you about last time. But first, let's talk tea and what new teas I have discovered.
I went to Oxford Street with my lovely friend Maritza and we, of course, visited the T2 shop where I bought the lovely Madagascan Vanilla tea. It's gorgeous and I'm drinking it as we speak. T2 is fabulous and I'll put a link here just in case you want to pop over and see their fabulous teas for yourself. I also bought two fabulous cups from Anthropologie. Check them out too. Another glorious tea I discovered wa 'Fika' by The Tea Experience. A smooth black tea base with hints of vanilla and caramel, a tasty tea.
https://www.t2tea.com/en/uk/Home https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/
Let's start with finished objects because I have quite a few. So I should hope, considering it has been weeks since we last spoke.
I've been in love with the granny square. Who isn't? do you love it too? What fab things have you made using the granny?
I took part in Zeens and Roger's Grannyalong18 Cal. It was my second Cal and they are so much fun. If you haven't checked out Rosina's podcast and blog then you really should.
It's brilliant. I decided to make Rosina's Rainbow Edged granny blanket. The pattern is free on her blog. I entered that into the Cal. It was so enjoyable. I love this blanket and it now lives in our summer house. I simply used the DK yarn I had in my stash.
I loved making it so much that I made another for Project Linus. My crochet teacher has arranged with Project Linus for us to make blankets for them. So, off I went again with the granny. Don't you just love the granny? I decided to try something different with the granny and found a granny block blanket tutorial on You Tube and made another blanket for Project Linus. These are only baby blankets so they don't take too long and are such fun to do.
My other finished object was my 'Buttercup shawl' I think I showed this in progress in my last posting. I may even have shown the finished object but just in case I didn't, here it is. I love this. It is from 'Inside Crochet' issue 96. I used West Yorkshire Spinners signature 4 ply in Butterscotch. It came out smaller than I had hoped and there were some errors in the pattern which was irritating but I got round them. Here's a pic of me wearing it. I look knackered. I probably was. I'd been working round the clock to finish 'WATCHING YOU'
I've also bought tons of yarn. It's ridiculous how much yarn I keep buying. I see it and then I just have to buy it. I'll share those in the next posting. I also couldn't resist this beautiful knitting pattern book when I was in Liberty's. The patterns are glorious. I have so many pattern books now that I'm torn what to make next. I do want to do some knitting too and there are some perfect cardigan patterns in this book by Kim Hargreves.
So, I will keep you updated on that.
Works in Progress.
I bought some Lion Brand 'Feels like Butta' yarn. It's lovely and soft. However, the shawl I wanted to make was a bit too hard for me so instead I've opted for the 'Yes Yes' shawl. I've enjoyed the crochet although I find you do have to concentrate on this. It's almost finished though and I do like the yarn for sure. It would make a beautiful soft blanket. I'm going to look at Granny squares again. I'd like to make something unusual. If you have ideas, do let me know. I want it to be romantic in its theme.
I love making shawls but they never seem to come out as I expect. Does anyone else find that? I guess it's all a learning curve isn't it?
I've also started the 'Lunar Shawl' by Elizabeth Davis De Herraiz. The Buttercup Shawl was by her too. I haven't got far. The pattern is in 'Inside Crochet' magazine issue 98. I think 'Inside Crochet' is my favourite crochet magazine. Do you have a favourite?
I think that is it for this time. Do tell me your favourite teas and what projects you have made using the granny stitch. It's been lovely chatting with you. Until next time.
Lots of love
Lynda x


text:
Douglas E. Hansen '66
Served as the track and cross country coach at Hillsdale College from 1970-76. He coached 21 national championship athletes, more than 160 All-Americans and was named NAIA District Coach of the Year an amazing 17 times. Named national track and field coach of the year in 1981 and 1982 at Saginaw Valley State College. As an athlete himself, he finished fifth in NAIA mile run in 1966.


text:
Sustainability, Integrity, Creativity & Conscious Community
Common Threads - A Dynamic New Impulse for Change
Common Threads Woven Through Community is an annual community engagement project proudly brought to you by The Sound Temple in Perth Hills. Each year we will be sharing Sustainability Workshops Galore with many of them tapping into long-lost traditions which we are passionate about shining a light on to pave the way for others to follow.
Come and join talented artisans, many of them from our local communities, who will be showcasing their arts and crafts and sharing their gifts in hands-on workshops, presentations and talks. Come and see what they're doing and how you can become part of this new way forward. Because we all carry a thread that collaboratively weaves the health and wellbeing of our collective future on this planet. Each and every one of us.
Come and Be Part of the Change
We get lost if we stay stuck in confusing and mucky feelings of guilt, blame, shame and powerlessness. Let's not stay stuck in that cycle of disempowerment any longer. Step by step, hand in hand, through collaboration and community lets journey together, to mutually inspire, to create personal changes in our life style choices that will have far- reaching impacts.
Common Threads Woven Through Community Integrates sustainability, creativity, and traditional hand-crafted wisdom of the ages, where you'll be left feeling deeply inspired to become part of a brand new impulse of change. Come and join some of the movers and shakers – many of the people from our local communities -who are on the cutting edge of sustainability and change. Individuals who are paving a new way forward that is creatively brilliant, accessible, sustainable and hands on inspiring. Come and see what they're doing and how you can become part of this new way forward. Because we all carry a thread that collaboratively weaves the health and wellbeing of our collective future on this planet. Each and every one of us.
Join us for our Annual Event 'Common Threads Woven Through Community' held at The Sound Temple as we weave something truly remarkable together!
Photos from our Annual Events
In the News
SOCIAL activist Jane Milburn would like 'dedicated followers of fashion' to break free from their shackles and become leaders of the slow clothing movement.... more...
May 30th, 2018, 10:00AM | Written by Lynn Grierson | Hills Gazette
Our 2019 Programme of Events
Books for Sale
We've selected our favourite picks
Our 2018 Team
India Easton
Jane Milburn
Mariana Kirova
Janette Huston
Anne Williams
Mel Statham
Kim Gordon
Morgan Kay
Phoebe Phillips
Eco Fairies


text:
Beer Brunch
Hosted By: City Beer Hall
When: Sunday, Jan 12, 2020 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: Cost is based on food & drinks ordered
Every brunch entree comes with a complimentary boozy beverage (draft beer, mimosa, spicy bloody mary, or screwdriver) and bottomless cup of coffee!
Stay tuned for upcoming specialty brunch party events!
Incorrect info on this event listing or page? -- please email
Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.


text:
Basic Info
Panel Thickness: 3mm
Function: Fireproofing, Anti-static, Anti-Bacterial, Mould-proof
Certification: CE, ASTM, ISO, Green Leaf
Transport Package: Wooden-Box or in Bulk
Origin: Taizhou, China
Surface Finishing: Coating
Aluminum Thickness: 0.15mm
Usage: External Wall, Curtain Wall, Interior, Advertising
Specification: 1220*2440mm; Customized Available
HS Code: 760611
Product Description
PVDF /PE Aluminum Composite Panel
Aluminum composite panel is a new material after a serious of processing alumi-num sheet is used as surface which have been polished and coated with lacquer. Poly-ethylene is its core layer.
The aluminum plate is composed of two distinct kinds of materials (metal and nonmetal), it retains the original composition of material (aluminum, non metal polyethylene plastic) the main characteristics,To overcome the shortcomings of the original material, and obtained many excellent material properties, such as luxury, decorative, colorful weathering, corrosion resistance, resistance to hit, fire, moisture, sound insulation, heat insulation, shock resistance; light weight, easy to add Forming, easy transportation and installation, can quickly adjust the construction characteristics, these characteristics broaden wide application prospect for the aluminum plate
.Aluminunm-plastic panel structure
Standard size
|Standard size
|1220 * 2440 * 4mm
|Thickness Range
|Length Range
|less than 6000mm
|Width available
|Aluminum skin thickness
|Aluminum Composite Panel
have more than 100 colors for choice, RAL & PANTONE acceptable
|PE, PU, PVDF, FEVE, NANO, Anti-bacterial, Anti-Static, Anti-Scratch.....
|Wooden-box or in bulk
|Delivery date
|standard color, needs 7-10 days, special color and width need 25 days
|Production lines
|10 production line
Product Features:
WIth the used of quality aluminum-plassitic panels are dispensed with longtime maintenance, Thus having saveded the maintenance expenditures of modem high-rise constructions. due to the serious pollution in cities in our country,they may need to be manitained and cleaned serveral years later.Being easily cleanable,They can be cleaned by neutral cleaning agent and clean water and come out to be fairy new after cleaned.
Fluorcarbon coated aluminum-plastic composite panels are featured by high durabilty ,Good resistance against weather,high temperature,wear and pollution etc.
Aluuminum -plasitic panels are given smooth surface to meet the top-grade enjoyment of modernconstructions,
Aluminum-plastic panels are composite of aluminum and plasitics.which is lighter than other decoration materials,thereby to facilitate the installation work and shorten the construction period.
Aluminum-plastic panels can be easy cut,grooved ,and bended into arc or right-angeled shapes to meet the requirements of decoration.
The noninflammable external aluminum sheets offer protection to polyethylene core material, and cut off heat conduction in the initial stages of combustion,with fiame resistance up to international standard.
If requested by costumers, alminum-plastic panel can be made to defferent colors and shapes to meet the original design of architects, thus bringing perfect decration effec
No changes in surface coating no pollution to the environment.
Widely used in decorative projects, especially for indoor and outdoor decorations, such as Home decoration, Airport, Stations, Banks, Hotels, Cinemas, Stadiums, Schools, Restaurants, Libraries, hospital, Offices, Chain Stores, Shopping Center, and other public buildings.


text:
Sharp's Audio-Visual is the largest and most diversified audio- visual company in Canada and we have been your go-to company for all your audio visual needs for years. Now as technology is making our world ever smaller and more accessible, video conferencing is quickly becoming the most cost effective way to do business over long distances.
It wasn't that long ago that the success of a businessman would be measured by how many miles he covered or how much time he spent on the road juggling his responsibilities including seeing clients, attending industry meetings and conferences and communicating with his employees in other centres. With our ability to provide video conferencing both in Calgary and Vancouver, it is much easier to be virtually present at all your important meetings without leaving your office. And to go one step further, now you don't even need to leave your home.
Gone are the days of expensive travel costs, airfare, hotels and meals on the road required to get you from your Calgary office to important committee meetings or regional manager meetings in office in other parts of the country. For a fraction of the price we will set you up to use video conferencing to stay in touch with your Vancouver staff. Or if your desk is in an office in Vancouver, you can use video conferencing in Calgary to put on a training session to your staff sitting around a boardroom table in that city.
Trade conferences have always been the best way for an industry leader to stay ahead of the trends in the industry and now you can attend presentations of product or services without leaving the office.
If you are simply looking for a clearer means of communicating ideas with your clients, using video conferencing from your Calgary or Vancouver office is a better option than the telephone. Eye contact and body language are key to creating great relationships with clients and now you can feel more connected regardless of where your business takes you.
Sharp's list of audio visual manufacturers is a venerable who's who of the industry. Simply choose your provider and one of our over 300 experienced and knowledgeable staff will help you get on your way. We are proud to be working with our partner, Polycom Calgary to provide top of the line equipment and service. If you have business in Vancouver, we can help you there too, our partnership includes Polycom Vancouver and the full range of video conferencing services are also available in high quality in that city.
Whether you are looking for a video conference solution that brings your world to you, or you are taking your business on the road, Sharp Audio Visual experienced and knowledgeable staff of 300 individuals offers quick and productive solutions to our customers.
Find more about Sharp Audio Visual Polycom web conferencing solutions on www.sharpspolycom.com


text:
Locate Cadillac Sales Near Roswell, Johns Creek, & Sandy Springs
Classic Cadillac is only a short drive from Roswell, making our Atlanta Cadillac dealership a cost-effective solution for Roswell car shoppers. If you can't locate a good price tag on a car at auto dealers in Roswell, look at our inventory. Cadillac built its identity on invention and high-quality values. Equally, our Atlanta auto dealership is built on a strong foundation of fine products, exceptional customer care standards, and sensible pricing that keeps us highly competitive. Review our inventory and auto services online today.


text:
Raising Arizona
Joshua Then and Now
Patty Hearst
Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid
Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman
Illegally Yours
Buried on Sunday
When Harry Met Sally
Young Guns
All Harold Thrasher films
Movies.com, the ultimate source for everything movies, is your destination for new movie trailers, reviews, photos, times, tickets + more! Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at Movies.com.
Copyright © 2019 FANDANGO MOVIES.


text:
To start this project, we learn about the artist Claude Monet and his paintings of ponds and lilypads. We read a book about Monet:
(This series is awesome for read-alouds in class. I love the picture books about art, but I want the pictures in the book to be actual pictures made by that artist. I don't like picture books that have art created by a different illustrator. For example, if the book is about Van Gogh and none of the pictures in the book were painted by Van Gogh, the story book can be confusing to kids. Does that make sense? There are a lot of picture books out there about artists, but the artwork was done by someone else. This series of books combines cartoons and ACTUAL artworks by the artist, which I feel is so important. And this series breaks things down in easy-to-understand concepts for the kids. I always tell the kids ahead of time that the cartoons about the artist were not drawn by the artist, but by someone else.. otherwise one of the kids will raise their hands and ask, "So did Monet draw these cartoons?") Anyways...... After we read this book, we also watched the movie "Linnea in Monet's Garden". As we watch the movie, I again make sure to point out the actual pictures Monet painted.
After we learn a little about the background of Monet's artwork, we paint a watercolor picture of a pond. I show them how to use the wet-on-wet watercolor technique. Paint the paper with water first, then add wet colors of paint. We talk about cool colors and the colors they might see in a pond.
Then, we cut out lilypads from green construction paper and added little fluffs of tissue paper for flowers.


text:
Some jobs exist to make a real difference in the lives of real people. That's the big idea that connects all of us at Edelman Financial Engines: working hard to deliver peace of mind to millions of people just like the people we know and care about.
If you're looking for a great career that's more than just a paycheck, check out our current openings. You'll be surprised how rewarding a career at Edelman Financial Engines can be.


text:
The finest gifts and deco, curated on a myriad of exotic journeys throughout Africa, Ruby Road seeks to beautifully package and transport to you, wherever you may be in the world, the passion embodied in luxury bespoke products, crafted by the continent's leading artisans. OMG! I love this idea! I am bookmarking this page because I know I'll use it many, many times! Thanks for sharing a fantastic idea! This would be a fun way to give cash to a grad or as a birthday gift to a teenager. Thanks for the superb pictorial how-to. Honestly, i find it hard to buy gift for my God Children. He is actually 10 years old and a boy. I will look up to sports equipments. I hope will see a lot of discounts in the mall. stephhicks68 you gave me idea. Thanks! gift ideas is an exclusive online gifting experience specialising in luxuriously packaged gift boxes containing high quality intimate apparel including lingerie and sensual-themed accessories. Before you can start any kind of business, you need to either have a hefty savings account (ideal) or seek out a business loan. It costs lots of money to get started! From securing a location to stocking your store, you need funds from somewhere or someone. If you don't have a savings large enough to start out, consult your bank to explore a few options, and don't be afraid to shop around for the best interest rates for a loan! From Emily Ruth Designs (whose shop will be back online Monday), here's a name badge reel for the teacher who likes to accessorize and add a pop of color! Mermaid tail blankets are the new 'in' thing right now. Teen girls are freaking out on social media about them, especially for the cozy knitted styles, which makes them perfect gifts for birthdays or Christmas. These adorable ocean wraps are just the thing any girl would love to snuggle up in on the couch watching TV, reading a book or browsing and texting on her phone.
Family Recipe or Memory Scrapbook- Collect favorite recipes from the women in your family or have each family member create a scrapbook page of thoughts and memories of the woman in your life. Then compile these all into a book or other format. Place an ad: Craigslist, local online event sites, and meet-up sites are great places to post. I know several individuals who received donations by placing a wanted ad in a local newspaper. My place of business even had a website where one could sell items, post fundraisers, and get recommendations. This works best if there is a legitimate site where individuals can direct their funds directly to the charity. Have a PayPal Account for collecting product paymentsIt's free to get an account and collecting money for your party will be seamless. Growing up we were told that money at birthdays was wishes for a long happy life so I give money with every gift (or as the gift) at every birthday. These roses are going to make giving wishes so much more. Thank you for sharing. Putting a smile on their face is priceless, search our range of products for kids to find the ideal gift. Am on a scramble now for things in the cupboards and we're only in this place for this winter. It is often fun to have some surprises though when I open some of things. Did you buy an Ipod, then you'll need an Itunes gift card. When giving cash and gift cards utilize puzzle boxes that make the kids work a little before accessing the card. Yes I have been faced with the only option being cash to give as a gift. Will definitely make one of these. Great lens!
Awesome ,informative lens! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 12/21/2010. Have a great day! It's very true that you find items cheaper online than in a retail store. I have shopped online several times and have not been disappointed. Great hub. Pick Up a Penny: I read a great article about a man who picked up change on the road when he was out on his daily runs. Over the decades he had run, he had picked up thousands of dollars in change. Growing your downline can take a lot of time if not carefully done. The most common mistake ARBONNE reps make with starting a downline is not sticking with it. Just because you have recruited your 5 downline members doesn't mean you can stop there. You need to continue finding them to expand your team to insure that you will always have enough recruits in your downline that are active and to insure that you meet your unit sales requirement. Our corporate gifts include brand names, functional art as well as standard ranging from pens to laptop bags. For the 'one who has everything' try our experience gifts. Very helpful lens. Schools are always looking for new ideas to raise money for the kids. Will be sharing this with my friends. The Buddha Cushion set is an enchanting and propitious stylistic layout accent which will soon turn into a discussion piece for any occasion. Personalized gifts online and commemoration presents are extremely noteworthy at our online entryway. The teddy is delightful and the hearts are bright and emotive. Our productive online gifts delivery to Bhopal administration comes to over the world to satisfy you and bring you bliss.
We source some of the South Africa's finest fresh and dried fruit, nuts and biltong and tailor each delivery to your specific needs. But here is another thing from your hub that got me excited: the halloween costume for my daughter. Invest in the success of Indiana State Athletics by supporting the needs and aspirations of Sycamore teams and student-athletes. This would be perfect for storing special photographs of the Baptism day and of special occasions throughout childhood. My husband has an aunt in her late 50's, she is mentally handicapped and doesn't have interest in many things. For Birthdays and holidays all she ever wants is money and Hot Tamale candy. There are only so many creative ways to make her a basket or box full of just those two things. I am bookmarking your lens because for the next event I'm going to get her a boquet of bills and put the tomale boxes on lollipop sticks. This should make a floral arrangement she'll enjoy. Thanks for posting. Think of the appropriate gift for each of them and place it beside their name. Find out if you already have things you want to share with any of them. That saves you time. Which Clothing Site like Asos Is Your Favourite? Add Your Suggestions to the List. For the teacher who likes to stay organized — with a touch of whimsy! — a ladybug wristlet from MinneBites. There was a tradition of giving Apostle Spoons to a baby began in the time of the Tudors in England and this may be where the phrase 'he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth' originated. The Global Fund for Women's online store features companies who donate a portion of their sales to the Global Fund for Women like Alima Pure Mineral Makeup and Putumayo's Women of the World: Acoustic CD.
Zucchini is a healthy vegetable. Many recipes to add zucchini to, including a sweet bread. This is a recipe for the health conscious people. Plus some fun gift ideas. When you go over the list you made above, you'll start picturing the personality of the man you're buying for, and what motivates him. Great list of ideas! Some very good ideas there that I would never have thought of. Find the movie or TV show you want to send as a gift on Amazon and in the lower left beneath the image of the video click on the SHARE by Email icon. Newsletters: If you know someone that blogs or writes stories for the neighborhood newsletter, ask them to feature your story. The local Chambers and businesses also send out newsletters: ask them to write up a story for you. Line a basket with pretty tissue paper or greenery, fill it up at a gourmet or ethnic store, and stuff its corners with compatible snacks, and maybe utensils, like a pair of little plates or cups. Or, especially if you live far away, choose a premade basket, personalize it with a bow, card or greeting, and have it delivered to the couple's doorstep. Join the Blue Card Club annual membership program or support one or more of the Alumni Association's Regional Clubs, student scholarships or other engagement initiatives. Personalized photo frames and crystals – Express your emotions and tell how much you admire her by gifting this Memorandum of Emotions. The personalized items like photo frames, plates, crystal, mug, tiles, cushion, t-shirt and much more with a beautiful message written on it that will hold the image of your mother. This makes an ideal gift for this special occasion.


text:
After having been in school for a while, I can tell you this: there are certain classes I've taken that have changed my understanding of a wide variety of things.
I think this is why the core curriculum honestly exists. It fills in the gaps of your knowledge about specific things and helps you link together seemingly disparate phenomena or ideas. That is the basis of creativity, of groundbreaking research, inventions, etc.!
I never, ever understood why people would say things in school like, "Why are we learning this? It's not going to help us in the future." (Sometimes, though, I can honestly understand their point of views).
But, buddy.
That depends on what you want to get out of your future.
Some people are after the money, and that's fine if that's your thing. But I know what I'm after. And I know that a lot of you in the SAS Honors Program are after the same sort of thing: to be either a master or well-regarded in your field.
So to open up your mind, I suggest a few classes that I've taken here at Rutgers that honestly changed my outlook on things. Sometimes, you end up finding a career in a class you thought was completely unrelated. Sometimes, it makes you a healthier person. Sometimes, it's just plain fun.
1. Physics
Oh, I can already hear the groans! I had to take this back when I was still a pre-med student, but I really don't regret it. I made a lot of great friends in this class, but besides that, I learned about the concepts that govern our universe and learned about some concepts that don't apply in the reality we exist in. Does it not make sense to understand the basics of the world we live in? I honestly think it does. You might think you'll never need physics, but physics can be applied to everything from chemistry to fashion (density of a fabric may be responsible for how a fabric hangs on someone's frame, etc). Learn about how the world you operate in works.
2. Sociology/Psychology
Both of these are an understanding of human nature and the bureaucracy or structure of that human nature works. This is just another way to understand the world we live in. This time, you're learning how people operate here and, if you extrapolate, you can learn how to operate to get ahead.
3. An Ethics Course
I was speaking to someone the other day–Tyler Farnsworth, our Assistant Director of Honors Media–about the importance of ethics. He told me how we all think we know the difference between right and wrong. I'm not going to lie; I thought I knew it pretty well. Then he said that that the ethical conundrums he was presented with were very difficult to answer. The right thing was very difficult or the line was very blurred. An ethics class will help you think about that difference between right and wrong, and where you stand morally. This is useful to know going into your career into the future.
4. A History Course
The usefulness of a history course has almost no bounds. This is where you get to learn what leaders and people in the past did when they were up against problems that were difficult to solve. It's also a practical understanding of how people react to specific things. A history course provides examples for the principles you learn in sociology and psychology. It also gives you ideas for how to solve your own problems in the future. Life will never be a smooth boat ride; you're going to hit rough waters at some point. Wouldn't it be useful to know how to react to the water that's about to come up and swallow your boat whole? I certainly think so!
5. Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Lab
You know, we all learn that we should eat healthily and exercise. But we're not always taught how to do it well. Our high school classes may have taught us a little, but health, as a class, is unfortunately never taken too seriously. Taking a class specifically about health is ideal.
I learned a lot about how the body uses energy and what systems of the body interact with what. This I mostly learned in class. I also learned when to eat what kinds of foods if I wanted to gain muscle or become toned or honestly just be healthy.
What was most useful for me was the lab. I learned how to perform tests to find out how fit I was and learned how I could improve my body that way.
These two classes made me start exercising a lot more. And I realized that I really enjoy working out.
6. Last but not least: An Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar
I honestly love the idea of an interdisciplinary class, but I didn't realize how much I would love it until I took Politics of Art and Poetry with Dean Nazario and Paul Blaney this past semester. I've never had so much fun in my entire life and learned so much about an intersection between two disparate fields. I also made a lot of great friends.
We did group projects, skits, readings aloud, and went on many field trips. The class had a very discussion-heavy focus. That's where ideas are born: out of discussions.
It's classes like all of these that help you make all those connections. It's classes like these that make you think. There's a lot of things you can do on this planet. There's absolutely no way that everything has been invented or discovered. What if you were the person that discovered the next big thing? And what if it was a class like one of these that got you there?
I guess we'll all find out on the Internet when you write a book, be a guest on a talk show, or just create something better than the Internet. Who knows?