text:
(29/07/2011 SIAM J. Sci. Comp. 35 (2013), 22-51. arXiv:1110.4375)
We consider Implicit-Explicit (IMEX) Runge-Kutta schemes for hyperbolic and kinetic equations in the diffusion limit. In such regime the system relaxes towards a parabolic convection-diffusion equation and it is desirable to have a method that is able to capture the asymptotic behavior with an implicit treatment of the limiting diffusive terms.
To this goal we reformulate the problem by properly combining the limiting diffusion flux with the convective flux. This, however, introduces new difficulties due to the dependence of the stiff source term on the gradient. Thus, by an accurate analysis of the different type of IMEX schemes, we proposed several schemes that under some assumptions show good behavior with respect to the small scaling parameter in the zero relaxation limit. In particular, at variance with the classical fluid-limit, our approach originates in the zero relaxation limit an IMEX method for the corresponding convection-diffusion system. Several numerical examples including neutron transport equations confirm the theoretical analysis.
download the manuscript
download the manuscript


text:
We know that making a difference is what inspires you every day. But sometimes logistical work gets in the way–compliance, future planning, resource development, and financial management can cause you to lose focus. When that happens, the quality of your service suffers and your donors stop supporting your organization. Let us handle the small details so you can focus on the big picture.
At Halt, Buzas & Powell we are passionate about working with those who give selflessly to help others. We've applied our talents and our expertise to help hundreds of nonprofits in the region make the most of their missions, vision, and values, with budgets ranging from $100,000 to over $50 million.
Our team of CPAs of experts at Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Yellow Book, Super Circular, and various state and federal regulations. In addition, we're active members of the ASAE, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, and Maryland Nonprofits.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Review: Ultimate Ears 11 Pro Custom In-Ear Monitors
There are the essential devices we need to ply our trade as bass players: instrument, strings, amp, cable. Anything beyond that, from straps and gig bags to stomp boxes and beyond, is in some ways ancillary. Not so with the most important tool of all, the ear. With its custom fit earplugs and in-ear monitors, Ultimate Ears offers a range of products designed to treat your earhole right, whether as noise cancellation, in-ear monitoring, headphones, or all of the above.
The first step for any in-ear system is getting a mold. In this case, Ultimate Ears offered free molds at Bass Player LIVE!; UE also maintains a database of recommended audiologists on its website. Once a mold is on file, specialists can create any number of earpieces, from Earplugs ($170) to the dual-driver 4 Pro ($400) to Personal Reference Monitors ($2,000). At the higher end of the UE product line, the Ultimate Ears 11 Pro boasts the best bass response, courtesy of a three-way crossover and a four-speaker configuration comprised of dual-driver subwoofers, a designated midrange driver, and a high-frequency tweeter.
The mold process is quick and painless, a 10-minute affair in which a hardening putty is inserted into your ear canal while you hold a bit between your teeth to keep the canal open. There is mild discomfort in the procedure, as more molding material is inserted into the ear canal than will be used to make the mold. (In other words, the finished product is more comfortable than the molding itself.) Aside from custom fit, Ultimate Ears offers a range of colors and graphics for the earpieces and caps; the design you see here comes from a stock graphic lifted from the Internet.
The finished monitors, which ship in a rugged engraved aluminum case, arrive with a detachable 48'' braided cable with sheathed memory wire at the earpieces (for wrapping up and over the ear) and a goldplated right-angle r'' plug. Once inserted into the ear, the earpieces sit comfortably, even for extended periods of time. With 26dB of passive ambient noise cancellation, wearing UE Pro 11 molds is a sensory-altering experience in itself. When the monitors begin to transmit sound, things get intense. Calling up songs in iTunes—even in their compressed MP3 format—the Pro 11s deliver with a clarity that allows you to hear details that are lost with lesser headphones. Using the Pro 11s while brushing up on material I had previously studied extensively, I couldn't help but feel as if I were hearing these familiar songs for the first time. An overdose of low end can be exhausting—especially with earphones— but I felt none of that fatigue with the Pro 11s, owing to their clear and focused bass response. Because of the ambient cancellation, playing along with an unamplified bass doesn't work well; I found it most effective to change my audio playback source to mono and remove one earpiece to play along. As for use through an amp's headphone jack, the Pro 11s are eye-opening, conveying nuances of touch and tone that vanish with many other headphones.
At $1,150, Ultimate Ears Pro 11 monitors are a luxury, without a doubt. But when viewed as a longterm investment in our most valuable asset—our ears— they are a completely justifiable expense. Simply put, whether on stage or on the subway, UE Pro 11s allow you to hear bass as it is meant to be heard: clearly.
11 Pro Custom In-Ear Monitors
Street $1,150
Pros Custom fit, fast and clear low end, ambient noise cancellation
Cons Clarity comes at a price
More info pro.ultimateears.com
Input sensitivity 119dB @ 1kHz, 1mW
Frequency response 5Hz–22kHz
Impedance 16Ω @ 1kHz
Internal speaker configuration
Noise isolation -26dB
Plug r'', gold plated
Warranty 1 year limited
Made In U.S.A.


text:
International History of Hospice
The Word Hospice comes from the Latin word 'hospis" meaning host and guest. In forth-century Rome the concept of hospice, as a place to care for the sick and dying, first came into being under the direction of Fabiola, a member of the Roman patrician class, who was well known in her day as a generous provider of the care and comfort of the sick and dying. Over the next several centuries the Catholic Church continued to provide care to the poor and sick.In 1842, the term "hospice" was used for the first time to identify a place to care for the chronically ill and dying in France, where Mme. Jeanne Gamier is credited with establishing an institution dedicated to the care of the dying. Soon after this, an order of nuns known as the Irish Sisters of Charity cared for the terminally ill. They started a hospice in Ireland in 1879.
The creation of the "modern day Hospice" is credited to Dame Cicely Saunders who in the 1950's in England realized that managing pain was not enough. She recognized that there were psycho/social and spiritual aspects of the dying process that needed to be addressed. She was told that if she wanted to do something about it she would have to become a physician and so she did. She obtained degrees in medicine and social work. In 1967 she founded St. Christopher's Hospice in London. The focus was on individuals in the final stages of life living in dignity and comfort. Her approach involved a marriage of disciplines: pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and family counselling. The care was delivered by a team of medical and nursing professionals as well as social workers and spiritual counsellors. In 1969 Dame Cicely pioneered the first home care team taking St Christopher's care and philosophy out into the community.
In the United States, the Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, Florence Wald, was strongly influenced by a speech that Saunders gave in the US. In 1968 Wald left Yale to work at St. Christopher's and learn the Hospice model. In 1974 Wald along with 2 physicians, founded Connecticut Hospice in Branford (just outside New Haven). One of the most important developments in expanding access to quality end-of-life care in the US was the passage of the Medicare Hospice Benefit in 1982, through which hospices receives federal funds for the care they give to eligible patients. With this legislation, the federal government essentially declared that hospice care was so important in relieving suffering and in bringing about a peaceful and meaningful closure to life, that every citizen was entitled to it, regardless of ability to pay.
In Canada the approach has been slightly different. In 1975, a palliative care unit was opened at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg and weeks later a similar palliative care unit was opened at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. Dr. Balfour Mount, a pioneer in hospice/palliative care in Canada, used the words "palliative care" rather than the word "hospice" because from the history of early lower Canada the word "hospice" in Quebec was commonly considered a place of last resort for the poor or derelict. The word "palliative" comes from the latin meaning "to cover or cloak, as in to care for". As a result, the terms have been used interchangeably across Canada. This can be particularly confusing when we speak of the "Palliative Team" referring to the medical professionals, there may be an assumption that Hospice is involved or when we refer to a palliative unit or room in a hospice which may or may not be associated with Hospice.
The Palliative Care Foundation in Toronto released an official definition of hospice palliative care in 1981, stating that "Palliative care is active compassionate care of the terminally ill at a time when there is no longer responsive to traditional treatment aimed at cure and prolongation of life and when the control of symptoms, physical and emotional is paramount. It is multidisciplinary in its approach and encompasses the patient, the family and the community in its scope." Two years later, the University of Ottawa created Canada's first University Institute for research and education in palliative care. The Canadian Palliative Care Association was established in November, 1991 and opened its first office in Ottawa in February 1994. The organization later changed its name to the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) due to hospice care and palliative care no longer being recognized as separate entities.While in theory they are one and the same, in British Columbia there has been a separation in the delivery of these programs requiring us to once again be clear about our terminology. Since 1981, the B.C. Ministry of Health has supported a community palliative care project, starting with an inpatient unit at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria and the second unit at Vancouver General Hospital. The Ministry of Health has also provided home care support to enable terminally ill patients to remain in the comfort of their own homes. However in general hospice programs in communities throughout BC must raise their own funds to financially support their individual programs.In BC as is elsewhere there are five different organizational structures.
- Community based hospice palliative care: This program does not have a facility of its own, other than an office. The program centers around the client, whether he/she is in the home or in a health facility ; using a multidiscipline team approach to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support for the client and the family. Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley will begin using this model.
- Hospital based: This is a unit, floor or wing within the hospital specifically allocated for the terminally ill patient to die in, if he/she so chooses; for symptom management and for respite. It may have a totally independent staff or have staff members who rotate from the main floor. In Invermere we have a single palliative care room attached to a regular hospital room (rooms 6&7) at the end of the urgent care hallway.
- Hospital –based team. This team has no designated place in the hospital but there will be a specific number of designated beds scattered throughout the hospital to be used for palliative patients. Patient care is given by the regular staff on that area, and the team sees the patient on a daily basis, making suggestions for care as they assess the need. This is how the palliative room is attended in Invermere.
- Hospice Bed: This is a bed designated in a location outside of a hospital. The multidisciplinary team used for the community base is utilized here as well. Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is working to secure a Hospice Bed in the coming year.
Free-standing hospice: The free-standing hospice is housed in its own building and served by a multidisciplinary team. A 6-12 bed hospice is a long term goal for the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley.


text:
'Unfailing Love'
Thank you, contest participants!
Your suggestions made me giggle as did the charming personalities of several of you in your responses. I'm pleased you feel comfortable being yourself on my blog, and I most certainly welcome that in all of your participation here. I read through all of the entries and spent the weekend thinking about and then on Sunday morning it came to me very clearly, and I know this is the right title for my book V:
"Unfailing Love"
The fact that I didn't choose one from the contest shouldn't disappoint any of you. I love having my blog active with cheeky comments and to hear your thoughts, and it always helps to get me thinking of more stories, more titles, and the ideas continue to flow. The most important thing to me is picking a title that fits perfectly with my book. My baby. My fifth, baby, actually.
And the second announcement, is that 'Unfailing Love' is now in the final stages of my own editing before I submit the manuscript to Blushing Books.
Much love to you all for your excitement and support. I can't wait to see your reviews!
Name my next book contest
It's that time again! Time for a title!
This contest is open to everyone.
Even if you've just wandered off the internet street and into my little manor house for a nibble and a cuppa, you're welcome to participate.
Settled, are you? Very well.
Here are the rules:
Suggestions should be posted here to the blog in the comments section. Invite anyone to suggest a title and enter as many times as you like. There will be a prize. If you know me at all, I usually cave and give away more than one prize.
Follow @authorbellabryce on Instagram
Yes, Bella.
Here's my email address.
*Check promotions folder*
December 2018


text:
Compare Loans Instantly & Easily
Do you find yourself in the position of wanting to buy a new property like a home, but don't know where to find enough money or resources because you're still stuck with the mortgage for your old property? You might want to consider bridging your loans for this.
Bridging loans are a funding option to make a purchasing transaction possible before you clear the mortgage loan for your old property. This is becoming very popular today especially in an economy where it is the only option to keep the property purchase possible at all. However, this should only be a short-term option and never be treated like your "normal" mortgage loans because if not properly weighed out, this could make you end up in grave financial difficulty.
Assess your situation first very carefully before attempting to finalise bridging loans. This could leave you paying for two existing mortgage loans at once, the one for your new property and for the old one that you are putting on the market. If there are foreseeable or imminent problems in the property sale; be very careful because this method may just balloon up your debt.
Recently, there's been a decline in the progress of the UK market and many mortgage lending companies are cutting their finance resulting to failure of property sales. If you are having a difficult time selling your property, a bridge loan may only lead to bigger debt due to high interest rates and places you in a worse financial condition than ever. If you have a fairly good credit and very certain that your sale has a good standing in the market, then a bridging loan might be right for you.
As mortgage lenders and private banks are making it more and more difficult for people to borrow in the current state of the property market, bridging loan lenders are becoming more of an option to property owners. Remember though that if you take out this kind of loan, a lender may want a cross-collateral. This means that both your old and new property may be taken for security. This can be risky especially if you're not sure you can succeed at the sale of your old property or cannot get a mainstream mortgage to pay for your loans.
Also, consider the type of bridging loans you will take; it could be the closed bridge or the open bridge. The closed bridge is one where the old property is already exchanged on the market and available for a set timeframe. An open bridge is where your old property is not yet placed on the market, and thus no time limits are set. Some lenders would allow an open bridge loan for 12 months and renegotiate after that. Because of the uncertainty, this could be more difficult to process with banks asking more questions, and may require lots of equity as well.
Bridge loan lenders will ask for lots of details and proof that your property is actively on the market. They would also want to know if you have sufficient income to pay the interests. They will also be very specific as to what would be your exit strategy should your sale fall out during the borrowing period. All bridging loans will also have higher interest rates than your usual mortgage lending.
Most lenders have an arrangement fee of 0.5% to 1.5% per month of the value of the loan, and that could be as much as 18% per annum. Other than that, there could also be huge administration fees. And if you are really hard pressed to get the cash as fast as possible, there are specialist lenders that would be willing to put up a transaction but at a higher price as well. If you are not careful, you can be easily ripped off and risk losing not just one but two of your properties.
Cautious debt management should really be applied here, and all factors weighed in before finally deciding you'd want to take up a bridging loan. Make sure that you have access to methods of paying up for this loan, a viable exit strategy; this could be in the form of mainstream mortgage lending, a buy-to-let mortgage or a clean sale of your old property.


text:
Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley Teams Up With One Warm Coat Through January 15, 2013
RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - Dec 31, 2012) - As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to warm, cozy nights in our homes spent with family and friends. However, not everyone shares the same fortune, and for that reason the Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley, a hotel near Crabtree Valley Mall, is teaming up with One Warm Coat.
A coat drive, sponsored by GMA and Burlington Coat Factory, is taking place through January 15, 2013, at this hotel in Raleigh, where the front desk has a box set up for guests, staff and members of the community to drop off donations.
"The holiday season is a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for the things that we have," Rachael Pair, General Manager of these Raleigh accommodations, says, "and as a team we wanted to share a little warmth from our hearts through something as simple as a coat that could make the world of difference in a family's life."
One Warm Coat, which started in 1992, works with thousands of groups across the continent to "collect coats to give to those in need, free of charge." The organization aims to make it easy for people to help those in their own communities by providing the tools and resources volunteers need to organize coat drives and distribute collections through local agencies.
A coat might seem like a small thing, but the organization's research has shown that even a 2-degree drop in body temperature can impact the ability of adults to work effectively and for children to learn. They also found that nearly 15% of Americans are living in poverty, and a warm winter coat is considered an "extra" and often not doable within their given budget. For more information on One Warm Coat, visit http://onewarmcoat.org/donate/donate-a-coat/.
To learn more about Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rducy-courtyard-raleigh-crabtree-valley/, where you can book rooms, browse Raleigh hotel deals, plan your visit with maps and transportation information, and discover nearby dining, shopping and attractions.
About the Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Located next to Raleigh and just minutes from top dining and shopping at Crabtree Valley Mall, the Courtyard Crabtree Valley offers a modern, stylish hotel with business-friendly amenities and comfortable accommodations. Guestrooms and suites feature a clean, simple design and offer plenty of space for work, relaxation and rest. Every accommodation includes a mini-fridge, coffeepot, upgraded bath amenities and a bed outfitted with custom comforter, thick mattress and fluffy pillows. Stay on track with your fitness routine in the exercise room or outdoor seasonal pool, and stay well-fed at The Bistro, the main hub of this hotel's flexible lobby space. At The Bistro you'll find healthy, fresh options for breakfast and a wide variety of delicious choices for dinner. The 24/7 Market stocks snacks, beverages and sundries for whatever you need no matter the time of day. With easy access to I-440, this hotel is a top choice for business travelers who need to get to downtown Raleigh, North Carolina State University, the Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. This Raleigh hotel also offers a business center and meeting room with capacity for 40.
Contact Information:
Sandra Hughes Benton
Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley


text:
Carmel Calcagno
About The Teacher
Carmel Calcagno began her practice in 1989 after a book fell on her head in a local bookstore. The book, "Initiation," was not about yoga but reincarnation. In one of the lifetimes, the author was an Egyptian Princess and did yoga every morning. Carmel bought the book and took her first yoga class the same month. After practicing for seven years, her teacher asked her to teach for him while he was away, not her plan, but it was the beginning of her teaching experience. After 10 years of practicing yoga, Carmel met John Friend, creator of Anusara Yoga, and began her practice with the most amazing group of teachers ever! She was certified in 2003 and opened her studio, Yoga Anjali, in Belmar, NJ, the same year. Carmel also has a strong meditation practice after being initiated into Neelakantha Meditation by Paul Mueller-Ortega of Blue Throat Yoga in 2008.
Carmel now has a program of mentoring teachers as she continues to grow in her own practice and has let go of owning a studio in order to concentrate more on workshops and retreats. Her summers are spent teaching Yoga on the Beach in Avon, New Jersey. Carmel is a Certified Anusara Teacher since 2003 and has been teaching since 1996. She also is a student of Paul Mueller Ortega and a meditator of Neelakantha Meditation.Source: samasati.secure.retreat.guru
ReviewsWrite a review - tell others about your experience.
I Tell You Truly, Everything You Now See Will Vanish Like a Dream. Rumi


text:
Sebastopol Grand Walkabout — February 23, 2013
Join Sebastopol Walks for a 7.5 walk around town on Saturday, February 23, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We'll meet in the plaza at 9:00 a.m., visit Laguna Park, West County Trail, Ragle Ranch Park, and Burbank Farm before returning to the Plaza by noon. The pace will be brisk, but walkers may leave at any time to shorten their walk.
Bring snacks, water, good walking shoes, and rain gear for light rain (if forecast).
Heavy rain cancels.
Heavy rain cancels.
Leaders: Sarah Gurney, Sebastopol City Council, & Richard Nichols
Contact Richard Nichols (email@example.com) for more information.
Posted on February 14, 2013, in news, walk announcements and tagged grand walkabout, walkabout. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a Comment.


text:
12 Dec 2016 Comments Off on Let me tuck you in …
Let me tuck you in …
"And let me sleep sure of my safety, certain of Your care, and happily aware I am Your Son. As evening comes, let all my thoughts be still of You and of Your Love." (W-232: Be in my mind, my Father, through the day.)
Jesus pulls no punches — in ACIM he tells us to connect with God just before falling asleep and immediately on awakening as a regular practice.
When we do, sure enough, we notice that God is in our mind through the day. My book, Sweet Dreams of Awakening: 365 Good Night Blessings, is designed to support your practice by:
- Making it easy to join with God just before falling asleep
- Using your sleep for spiritual awakening, which increases your ability to practice each day
- Soothing your nervous system and strengthening your spiritual antenna
- Reinforcing your daily workbook lesson
- Last but not least, tenderly tucking you in each night
Jon Mundy says of the blessings, "They are like tiny mystery schools, unlocking spiritual wisdom and inviting the mind to be receptive to enlightenment."
What more precious gift could you give this holiday season? Just click here to give this beautiful book as a gift to someone you love (including yourself).


text:
IRV GORDON – Setting a new world record with every new mile driven!
Loading video
please wait...
When Irv Gordon purchased his new Volvo P1800S in 1966, he never imagined what the future would hold. Now, nearly 50 years later they are still together and in the process have established a new world record for miles driven on a non-commercial original owner vehicle! This record was initially certified in 1998 at 1.69 million miles and then again in 2009 at 2.721 million miles, but his journey didn't end there. Irv surpassed 3 million miles on September 13, 2013 on Alaska's Seward Highway, one of only 2 U.S. states he had yet to visit. Even more amazing, Irv and his car are still on the road today with his odometer total quickly approaching 3.2 million miles without experiencing any level of failure. So, how far is 3 million miles? To put it in perspective, if the first vehicle ever produced, the 1886 Benz patent motorwagen had been driven 15,000 miles each year since the day it was manufactured it would still be more than 1 million miles behind Irv!
Irv began using Castrol based on the recommendation from his dealer and has used GTX continuously since the brand was launched in 1968. He has never used a different brand of oil in his record setting Volvo and wouldn't dream of changing that now. So, Castrol GTX has been an integral part of Irv's record setting journey – delivering on the brands promise of "Helps Extend Engine Life." In fact, we consider Irv and his car a living demonstration of our brand proposition and are thrilled to celebrate his achievement and continue the journey together.


text:
LA VERNE, Calif. — The University of La Verne softball team scored an exciting 3-2 win in their opener against Pomona-Pitzer, but the Sagehens pulled off a win in game two to salvage the split.
Season Impact: The Leopards and Sagehens are in a tight race for the top spot in the SCIAC. La Verne now stands at 20-12 overall and 15-5 in the SCIAC. Pomona-Pitzer moves to 25-9 overall and 16-6 in conference play.
Game One: La Verne 3, Pomona-Pitzer 2
With the game even 2-2 in the top of the seventh and the winning run on third base, Shelby Tevis laid down a perfect bunt and Rachel Ogata raced home and slid under the tag to give the Leopards the 3-2 win.
The Leopards had to rally in the final inning after the Sagehens took a 2-1 lead in the top of the seventh. Justice Borden got the Leopards' bats going with a double off the bottom of the left field wall to put La Verne in scoring position. After a sacrifice bunt by Michelle Deguzman put Borden on third, Ogata hit the first pitch she saw to right field to send the tying run home.
On the very next pitch, centerfielder Carly Condon hit a shot off the left field fence to put Ogata on third to set up Tevis.
Angelica DeAngelo gave the Leopards the opening lead of the game when she blasted a solo shot for her fifth home run of the year.
Jiana Rojo picked up her seventh win of the year, in her complete-game effort. Borden finished the game 2-2 at the plate with a walk.
Liz Rodarte took the loss for the Sagehens.
Game Two: Pomona-Pitzer 7, La Verne 5
Katheryn Navarro hit her SCIAC leading 10th home run of the year and the Leopards got out to an early 4-0 lead, but the Sagehens scored seven runs over two innings to win game two.
Tevis added a pair of RBI in the second inning when she drove in Condon and Ogata.
Melissa Garcia and Sienna Kendricks each finished with an RBI.
The Sagehens benefited from a pair of long balls. Rodarte hit a two-run shot in the fourth to get Pomona-Pitzer on the board. Izzy Deatherage gave the Sagehens the lead with a three-run homer in the fifth.
Elisa Ponce struck out six in six and two-thirds innings of work. Ashley Caro took the loss.
Next Series: The Leopards next host Occidental on Friday, April 20 in a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m.Follow ULV Athletics on Twitter Like us on Facebook Watch on Youtube Follow us on Instagram


text:
|Course Number:
|Job Analysis, Descriptions and Evaluation
|Field of Study:
|Business Management & Organization
|Compensation Professionals, HR Managers, HR Generalists
|Level of Difficulty:
|Delivery Method:
|QAS Self Study
|Basic algebra and ERI Distance Learning Center Course 33: Conducting Job Analysis
|Advanced Preparation:
|SHRM BoCK:
|SHRM BoCK: As defined by the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge TM, this self-study course covers competency topics related to Relationship Management and Critical Evaluation with the knowledge areas being Compensation and Benefits.
|While market-based pay systems continue to replace internally focused pay systems, job evaluation remains an important tool in the field of compensation. This course reviews the history of job evaluation and how it still holds great importance in the fight against pay discrimination. We will guide you through the steps of job evaluation, where jobs are classified based on their duties and importance. Upon completion of this course, you will be ready to implement and use a job evaluation program in your own organization.
|Learning Objectives:
Credit & Professional Continuing
Education Information:
|Additional Information:
|*The Course Credit List displays credits and credit types offered by location.
The ERI Distance Learning Center is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/


text:
March is National Craft Month!March 02, 2012, 18:21 pm Posted by needlearts
Did you know that March is National Craft Month? The Craft & Hobby Association began this great tradition in 1994 to promote the joys of crafting for new and experienced crafters alike. What started with just a few retailers and manufacturers has expanded into a full celebration of the crafting lifestyle with millions of enthusiasts worldwide observing a month of crafty sharing and exploration.
Have you been curious about a new craft? Get involved this month by trying out a project you've had on your mind or passing on your knowledge to a curious newcomer. With spring right around the corner, inspiration is in the air. Setting some crafting goals might be just the thing for your creative rejuvenation. If you're looking for a place to get started, Colour Lovers has put together an exciting collection of Spring Must Makes to kick off National Craft Month.
What type of craft projects always keep you coming back for more? Are you a specialist in one craft or a dabbler in many? How has your crafting enriched your life? Tell us in the comments!


text:
Gavin Kennedy at Adam Smith's Lost Legacy has another excellent post on misconceptions about Adam Smith: Five Errors About Adam Smith and Classical Political Economy. He quotes an article that appeared in the Grand Island Independent by Lee Elliott and then shows five errors the author makes based on widely circulated myths. I don't know the political persuasion of the author, but his case is similar to the case I hear from many progressives as they critique Smith on the way to critiquing capitalism. Here is the pertinent part of the article:
"There has been a fascinating struggle going on within the field of economics since the 1970s.
Historically, economics has been known as the "dismal" science because of its ruthless belief that people are motivated solely by their financial interests. This came from Adam Smith's notion that if all of us act selfishly, then an "invisible hand" will guide the creation of the best society possible.
There is a flaw. Smith recognized there was a feature of human character that just didn't fit this idea. That feature is altruism.
He said we do things for others even though we derive nothing from it except for the pleasure of caring for others. It just doesn't seem to fit classic economic theory. It also was almost impossible to measure. As a result, economists dropped the idea that we're altruistic.
In fact, there is a second flaw. Classic economics assumes we are consistently rational. We're not. In fact, it has been demonstrated that, at times, we are quite irrational but we are consistent in our irrationality."
Kennedy goes into detail but in short A) the "dismal science" label came from Thomas Carlye in 1849, with his opposition to abolition of slavery promoted by economists who saw people as equal and deserving of liberty (read more here), B) Smith wrote positively about the importance of altruism but understood it alone to be insufficient for a sustainable economy, C) Smith used the "invisible hand" metaphor twice in the Wealth of Nations, neither time to refer to markets as a magically directing us to the best possible society, and D) the idea of homo economicus, the human being as nothing more than machines calculating utility, didn't emerge until a century after Smith's work. Read Kennedy's whole article.
My point is that whatever legitimate points Elliott has to make about modern economics (and I think he has valid points) he severely undermines his credibility by butchering the facts about the history of the position he critiques. Like so many others, he takes at face value the appropriation of Adam Smith by some modern conservatives to justify their positions. Critiquing the fiction as fact places the critic in the same camp as his or her targets. Both camps demonstrate that they are not serious about a historically rooted conversation, but rather use fiction to buttress ideological views they arrived at by other than historical analysis. A reliable critic would first unmask the false appropriations of Smith then target what they believe to be erroneous about modern economic conceptions. If critics of modern economics would actually read Smith, I think they would be quite surprised at how much of a neoclassical neoconservative he was not.


text:
Oklahoma State's Tyreek Hill is the preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and coach Mike Gundy calls him the fastest Cowboy in more than 20 years.
Hill transferred from Garden City Community College in Kansas, where he caught 32 passes for 532 yards and six touchdowns and had 101 carries for 659 yards and five scores last year.
After enrolling at Oklahoma State in January and joining the track team, Hill won the 200 meters and placed second in the 60 meters at the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship in the spring.
Oklahoma State running back Desmond Roland is excited about the damage he and Hill could do together.
(Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


text:
Muzaffarnagar: Setting an example of communal harmony, more than 60 Hindu inmates of the district jail in Muzaffarnagar are keeping 'roza', the dawn-to-dusk fast during Ramzan, along with 1,150 Muslim inmates.
The holy month of Ramzan commenced on Tuesday.
On the first day of the Ramzan, 65 Hindu inmates kept fast with 1,150 Muslim inmates in Muzaffarnagar, said Satish Tripathi, jailor of the district jail.
Special arrangements have been made for the inmates to perform prayers and enjoy their pre-dawn 'sehri' meal and evening meals known as 'iftars'.
Food items like seasonal fruits, dates, 500 gram milk and various other snacks are being made available to them, he said.
Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets. Get technology news, gadgets reviews & ratings. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison.
Updated Date: Jun 08, 2016 13:36:02 IST


text:
Christine Appleby (née Hardman) was a Coronation Street resident from 1939 to 1953, and then again from 1955 to 1963. A close friend of Ken Barlow and Elsie Tanner, Christine had a very unlucky time in the Street, with her mum May dying from a brain tumour in 1960, only five years after her dad George had died.
A resident of No.13, Christine often felt trapped in the Street and longed to escape. She contemplated suicide in 1962 but shortly afterwards met up with Colin Appleby, who she married, however he was killed in a car crash later that year. Unsure what she wanted from life, Christine was briefly engaged to an older man, Frank Barlow, but called it off when she realised she didn't love him. She left the area when she was transferred in her supervisor's job at Miami Modes in 1963.
1939-1960: Early lifeEdit
Christine Hardman was born at 13 Coronation Street, Weatherfield on 19th April 1939, the only child of parents George and May Hardman. Christine attended Bessie Street School, where she was close friends with Kenneth Barlow.
Her dad George Hardman was a bank teller and by 1953, he had saved enough money to buy a grocery shop and a detached house in Oakhill. Christine was upset to be moving away from her friends, but the family returned to No.13 in 1955, as May was forced to sell the house and shop to pay off creditors following George's death from a massive heart attack. Christine coped with the move better than May, who was too ashamed to face the neighbours. Christine spent the next few years looking after her mother, who constantly dwelled on the past and eventually had a breakdown and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
Christine got a job as a machinist as Elliston's Raincoat Factory but by 1960 her mother's health weighed heavily on her mind as well as the gossip in the Street upon her release from the hospital. May died of a brain tumour at the end of the year.
1961-1963: Orphaned and widowedEdit
May's death was a shock for Christine. Losing her mother was bad enough and she had to manage the house and finances on her own. The neighbours - especially Esther Hayes - went out of their way to help her, but help also came from an unexpected source; plumber Joe Makinson did her plumbing for free and asked her out. Christine was worried that he was taking advantage but agreed to date, and a relationship soon emerged that led to a proposal after only a short time. Christine dumped Joe as they weren't quite on the same level.
Later in 1961, Christine met Ken Barlow at the train station. He was intending to move to London to get away from the expectations of his family following Ida Barlow's death. Christine convinced him to stay.Despite taking control of her life and coping well, Christine was very unhappy. The repetitive and dull work at Elliston's didn't help and in 1962 she started wondering how people could be happy living in Coronation Street. In June, she climbed up onto the roof of the factory, intending to jump, but Ken talked her down, who reminded her how she had stopped him from making a big mistake. He had sometimes wanted better things from life as well, but told her she shouldn't give up. After the rooftop incident, Christine quit the factory and tried to live life differently. An old flame of Christine's, Colin Appleby, read about Christine in the newspaper, and they met up. Christine seized the opportunity and decided to leave Weatherfield when the relationship got serious. The pair settled in Leeds and eloped two weeks later, but Colin was killed in a car crash in October. Christine returned to Coronation Street and took a job at Miami Modes with Elsie Tanner and Dot Greenhalgh.
The residents were shocked when Christine went out with Ken Barlow's father Frank Barlow in 1963 - Frank being twice her age and Christine having previously been interested in Ken. Frank was enthusiastic about the relationship and Christine went along with it, but she was confused about what she wanted now that Colin was dead. Frank was always one step ahead, already thinking about marriage, which almost alienated him from Ken. The news sent neighbourhood gossip into overdrive and Elsie enlisted the help of Ena Sharples to spread the news that Christine had another boyfriend so that she and Frank would have some peace. Frank popped the question to Christine but she didn't answer right away. Before she decided, Christine met up with Joe Makinson again and couldn't decide who to choose. She was going to reject Joe, but he dumped her first, leading her to accept Frank's proposal.What mainly put Christine off was the gossip in the Street. It was so bad that Christine wrote a letter to the landlord of No.11, where she was living with Elsie Tanner, informing him that she was living there illegally, meaning that she had to move out. Christine soon realised that she didn't love Frank and saw him as a way to leave the Street for good. She decided to be honest with him and called off the engagement.
1963-1973: Leaving the Street and later yearsEdit
Christine eventually left when she was promoted at Miami Modes and butted heads with Elsie and Dot, who didn't like the way she used her newfound authority. After briefly sharing a flat at 96 Moor Lane with old friend Esther Hayes, Christine was transferred to another branch of Miami Modes. She kept in touch with her friends from the Street as she sent a telegram to congratulate Elsie and Steve Tanner on their wedding in 1967.
When Esther returned for Val Barlow's funeral in 1971, she revealed that Christine was now residing in Southampton. In 1973, it was mentioned by Lucille Hewitt that Christine had re-married and had children and in 1979 while talking about May Hardmans death, Ena Sharples mentioned to Ken she had heard Christine was at least happy these days living down south.
Background informationEdit
- Christine was one of the original characters of Coronation Street.
- As a result of the Equity actors' strike, actress Christine Hargreaves had to leave the programme when her contract expired in December 1961. She did not return until the strike was over, although the character was said to still be living in the street during the months she was off-screen.
First and last linesEdit
"Mrs Sharples, I want to have a word with you." (First line)
"See you around." (Final line, to Dot Greenhalgh)
See alsoEdit
External linksEdit
|Original characters
|Ken Barlow | Frank Barlow | Ida Barlow | David Barlow | Jack Walker | Annie Walker | Elsie Tanner | Dennis Tanner | Linda Cheveski | Ivan Cheveski | Harry Hewitt | Lucille Hewitt | Concepta Riley | Ena Sharples | Minnie Caldwell | Martha Longhurst | Albert Tatlock | Christine Hardman | Florrie Lindley | Esther Hayes | Leonard Swindley


text:
Antiguadades Alaró - Mallorca
Are you a business owner in Mallorca?
Promote your business 365 days a year with the #1 Guide to Mallorca.
- Gain MAXIMUM EXPOSURE with a 'Dedicated Business Profile'
Directions to Antiguadades Alaró
Restoration of all types of antiques including furniture, paintings, engravings, inlaid marquetry, gold leaf, ceramics and clocks. All restoration work by master restorer Pascal is guaranteed.
Antiques for sale at this treasure trove of a shop in Alaró.
You may also like
Porto Pi CentroPalma-Porto-Pi, Greater Palma
Porto Pi shopping centre is a medium sized indoor mall situated at the western end of the Paseo Maritimo. The centre hosts a wide range of shops................
Forn des TeatrePalma-Old-Town, Greater Palma
A landmark in Palma de Mallorca, the Forn des Teatre is a famous bakery and café where you'll find great coffee, cakes and other snacks, notably Mallorca's emblematic e
Antigüadades LinaresPalma-Old-Town, Greater Palma
Antigüadades Linares is an antiques shop in the old city of Palma de Mallorca................
José L. FerrerBinissalem, Inland
Bodegas José L. Ferrer can be found at the southern edge of the village of Binissalem in the heart of one of Mallorca´s two wine growing D.O´s (Denominació d´Origen)
Bombonería SeguíInca, Inland
Bombonería Seguí is a tough place to walk past - they specialise in a wide range of hand made Mallorcan chocolates................
Civediamo Leather FactoryInca, Inland
Fine leather goods direct from the factory of one of the finest leather manufacturers in Mallorca. Handmade from the best quality materials by a team of true experts. Big
El Corte InglesPalma-City, Greater Palma
El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest chain of department stores, two of which are in Palma de Mallorca. The Alexandre Rosselló store is the larger of the two and offers
Tous PalmaPalma-Old-Town, Greater Palma
Tous has two outlets in Palma de Mallorca. The standalone store in the Born (famous for its flower sellers) could hardly be more central to Palma´s renowned shopping d
Galeria SailerSantanyi, South Coast
Galeria Sailer is situated in the unique atmosphere of a renovated 17th century townhouse near the centre of the south east town of Santanyi................
Antony's ConexionInca, Inland
Antony's Conexion in Mallorca's "capital city of leather", Inca, has been dedicated to fashionable leather creations for over 20 years................


text:
Additional Information
|Special Diet Requirements
|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free, Yeast Free
|Supplement Age Range
|Supplement Type
Directions: Food supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetarian softgel one to two times daily, preferably at mealtimes or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing, torn or damaged in any way.
This food supplement is suitable for vegetarians.
Contains No: Gluten, Starch, Wheat, Dairy, Yeast, Salt, Sugar, Artificial Flavours or Preservatives.
You will receive an e-mail as soon as your items have been dispatched. If your order is delayed for any reason you will be notified as soon as possible, and in the event the item is not in stock we will contact you and let you know the predicted arrival date – the order can be altered or cancelled in the event you are unable to wait for the item. Delivery in Ireland will take approximately 1-2 working days after being dispatched. Orders shipped to the UK can take 2-3 working days after being dispatched. Delivery to the island of Ireland will incur a delivery charge of €4.99 when the order value is below €30. Delivery to any destination within the Island of the United Kingdom (Excluding Guernsey, Isle of Man & Jersey) will incur a fee of £7.15 (subject to change). Remember to login to your Evergreen account to check on your order status. If you require any more details regarding shipping please contact us at [email protected] or call us on IRE: 091 753236 or UK: 0845 2994051 during office hours.


text:
Birthday: March 11, 1959
Astrology: Pisces
Birthplace: Berkeley ,
Years Active: 1981- 2013
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Nationality/Heritage: American
Hair Color: Blond
Measurements: 36D-24-36
Height: 163
Weight: 59
Tattoo: No
Piercing: n/a
Frequent partners: Billy Dee, Joey Silvera, Mike Horner, Peter North, Tom Byron
Born Marie Louise Hartman
March 11, 1959 (age 55)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Other names Nina Hartman, Nina Hartwell
Ethnicity German, Swiss, Jewish
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight 140 lb (64 kg; 10 st)
Spouse(s) David (surname unknown; 1983-2000; divorced)
Ernest Greene (2003-present)
No. of adult films 979 as actress, 18 as director (per IAFD)
Nina Hartley (born Marie Louise Hartman; March 11, 1959) is an American pornographic actress, pornographic film director, sex educator, sex-positive feminist, and author.
Personal life
Hartley is openly bisexual in her private life. She has described herself as an atheist, but when asked about this in an interview with The Young Turks, she corrected it to "a neo-pagan, with a Buddhist trait."
She married secondly to Ira Levine (aka Ernest Greene), a director of porn films, particularly BDSM films. They sometimes work together, as in The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, directed by Tristan Taormino and Greene, and O: the Power of Submission, directed by Greene; she played supporting roles in both. The couple consider themselves polyamorous. Hartley has no children.
AVN Awards
Hartley has won numerous awards throughout her career, from various critic and fan organizations. The following is a list of her Adult Video News Awards:
Best Non-Sex Performance for Not Bewitched XXX (2009)
Best Specialty Tape – BDSM for Nina Hartley's Private Sessions 13 (2005)
Best Specialty Tape – Spanking for Nina Hartley's Guide To Spanking (2005)
Best Supporting Actress – Video for The Last X-Rated Movie (1991)
Best Couples Sex Scene Film for Amanda By Night II (1987)
Best Couples Sex Scene – Video for Sensual Escape (1989)
Best Supporting Actress – Film for Portrait of an Affair (1989)
Best Actress – Video for Debbie Duz Dishes (1987)
Other awards and nominations
1994 Legends of Erotica Hall of Fame
2006 Ninfa Public – Lifetime Career Award
2013 XBIZ Award nomination – MILF Performer of the Year and Best Non-Sex Acting Performance (The Truth About O)
Early life
Marie Louise Hartman was born in Berkeley, California to a Lutheran father and a Jewish mother (born 1926) whose family was from Alabama. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the youngest of four children, with an older sister and two older brothers. Her parents were communists who converted to Buddhism when she was young. After graduating from Berkeley High School in 1977, she attended San Francisco State University's undergraduate nursing school and graduated magna cum laude in 1985. She was a registered nurse per the California Board of Registered Nursing until her license expired on April 30, 2001.
Adult film career
Hartley in an undated photo
In 1982, during her sophomore year of nursing school, she started working as a stripper at Mitchell Brothers O'Farrell Theater. She made her foray into the world of pornographic movies during her junior year, in 1984. Her debut performance was in the film Educating Nina.
She stated in an interview that she chose the name "Nina" because it was easy for Japanese tourists to say during the time she was a dancer in San Francisco; "Hartley" was chosen as it was close to her own real last name and because she "wanted a name that sounded like that of a real person". She stated that when she got into the adult business, she was blessed with two popular fetish items: "big, baby-blue eyes and that round butt with a high, small waist", with her buttocks becoming her trademark.
Hartley considers herself a liberal and an outspoken sex-positive feminist, although for a time she was a socialist activist. Addressing other women, she said "Sex isn't something men do to you. It isn't something men get out of you. Sex is something you dive into with gusto and like it every bit as much as he does." Hartley has been an advocate for the adult film industry's right to exist, and, before the rise to stardom of Jenna Jameson, had often been called on when television news programs and talk shows required an articulate, leading adult film actress to support the pro side. She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show with fellow porn actress Ona Zee. The two came under hard scrutiny from the mostly female audience, but refused to back down and were outspoken in their support of the industry. She and Ona Zee spoke out strongly against illegal drugs in the industry. She had a role in the 1997 film Boogie Nights playing William H. Macy's serially unfaithful wife, and she appeared in the 1996 Canadian film Bubbles Galore.
Later career
As of 2014, Hartley remains active in the industry. Appearing primarily in "mature"-themed pornography, she also has a line of instructional videos which are marketed under the Nina Hartley's Guide brand covering subjects ranging from basic sexual intercourse and foreplay, to anal sex and bondage. In 2006 she published her first book Nina Hartley's Guide to Total Sex.
In 2010, she quipped "Now I work with women who are younger than my breast implants".
Hartley played the part of Hillary Rodham Clinton in the film Who's Nailin' Paylin?, a pornographic parody of vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin with Lisa Ann in the role of Palin.
Hartley was also in the 2010 documentary After Porn Ends, which is about life after being a porn actor.
Nicolas Barbano: Verdens 25 hotteste pornostjerner (Rosinante, Denmark 1999) ISBN 87-7357-961-0; features a chapter on her.
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Nina Hartley: XXX: 30 Porn-Star Portraits (Bulfinch, USA 2004) ISBN 0-8212-7754-5. (Features essay and introduction by Nina.)
Nina Hartley: Nina Hartley's Guide to Total Sex (Avery, USA 2006) ISBN 1-58333-263-4
Louis Marvin: The New Goddesses (AF Press, USA 1987): ISBN 0-912442-99-9 (features a chapter on her)
David McCumber: X-Raxploration of Sex from Celibacy to Polyamory and Everything in Between (2010, New World Library, ISBN 978-1-57731-910-8) features an interview with Hartley
Porn Star Nina Hartley is one of the best-loved, most highly respected sex stars of any era, a beautiful and outspoken woman who's not afraid to speak up for herself and her chosen career. She's a starlet who loves her work — and it shows. Nina Hartley's a big-breasted blonde with a nice body and one of the greatest backsides to ever grace a porno flick. Her infectious smile and vivacious personality bring a sense of fun to each sex role she takes. When the action heats up, Nina Hartley's right there with it, bringing a fiery touch to scenes of every kind. A confirmed bisexual swinger in her real life, Nina Hartley loves sex in all its forms, and names oral sex as her favorite on-screen activity.Nina Hartley was attending San Francisco State University and dancing in clubs when she was approached by producer Juliet Anderson in March 1984. She merrily made the leap into hardcore, debuting in 84's 'Educating Nina' at the age of 19. She hit the big time with featured performances in 'Debbie Does Dishes' and 'Every Woman Has A Fantasy.' Before long, she was one of the hardest-working women in the biz. To date, Nina Hartley has been in almost 500 features, and she's still going strong. Her best film was as the erotic French maid in the award winning 'Ten Little Maidens.'An outspoken critic of censorship, Nina Hartley tours the country giving lectures at colleges about her unique and quite strong views on sexuality, feminism and pornography.Nina Hartley is still one of the hottest performers in the biz, her lust for her work still as evident as ever. Nina Hartley's unique blend of beauty, intelligence, sexuality and humor has made her one of the most well-loved women in porn to those both inside and outside the industry. In 1997, Nina Hartley landed a small but pivotal role in the acclaimed porn industry epic 'Boogie Nights.' She's a class act and a real treasure, an earthy erotic treat that just keeps on going.Nina Hartley received the award in 1987 from the Adult Video News for the 'Ten Little Maidens' .Nina Hartley received the award in 1989 from the X-Rated Critics' Organization for the movie 'My Bare Lady'.Nina Hartley received the award in 1989 from the Adult Video News for the movie 'Portrait of an Affair'.Nina Hartley received the award in 1991 from the Adult Video News for the movie 'Last X-Rated Movie'.Nina Hartley received the award in 1990, 1991, 1992 from the Fans of X-Rated Entertainment.Nina Hartley received the award from the Fans of X-Rated Entertainment.
Continue reading


text:
I need a Virtual assistant to attend calls
Budget ₹600-1500 INR
I need a virtual assistant to handle all the calls for my front office. Looking for a girl from India time zone. Should be fluent in english and able to handle tough client calls.
9 freelance font une offre moyenne de ₹1178 pour ce travail
. Relevant Skills and Experience . Proposed Milestones ₹1300 INR - .
I may not be Indian I am from South Africa and i am more than willing to assist in taking calls and being responsive. My English is as fluent as it get. Relevant Skills and Experience Telephone communication, email ha Plus
I am a highly-skilled, college-educated individual with years of useful experience in numerous fields. My passion is vivacious and my drive impeccable.
I have an experience of handling customers in front office for 1 year .. I handled more than 100 customers per day face to face. I can handle more through phone calls. I have experience in file handling also
Hi there, I understand you're looking for a qualified candidate for your job post. We have hundreds of skilled staff available for you to hire right now. Relevant Skills and Experience our newest applicants and list Plus
i am very good at handling queries over calls..kindly let me know about the nature of calls that i will receive ..thanks..
I have excellent oral and written Communication in English.
A proposal has not yet been provided