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From Camille Landais:
I investigate in this paper partial equilibrium labor supply responses to unemployment insurance (UI) in the US. I use administrative data on the universe of unemployment spells in five states from the late 1970s to 1984, and non-parametrically identify the effect of both benefit level and potential duration in the regression kink (RK) design using kinks in the schedule of UI benefits. I provide many tests for the robustness of the RK design, and demonstrate its validity to overcome the traditional issue of endogeneity in UI benefit variations on US data. I also show how, in the tradition of the dynamic labor supply literature, one can identify the purely distortionary effects of UI using variations along the returns-to-employment profile brought about by exogenous variations in the benefit level as well as in the benefit duration. I then use these estimates to calibrate the welfare effects of an increase in UI benefit level and in UI potential duration.
He finds a few things, including:
Overall, replicating the RK design for all states and periods, my results suggest that a 10% increase in the benefit level increases the duration of UI claims by about 3%, and that increasing the potential duration of benefit by a week increases the duration of UI claims by about .3 to .5 week. These estimates are higher than estimates found in European countries using sharp RD designs but are still lower than previous estimates on US data. Interestingly, I am able to show that using the same strategy as Meyer [1990], who found slightly higher elasticities on a smaller subset of the same data, one can still find results that converge to my RKD estimates by adding a richer set of controls for previous earnings.
My results suggest that the ratio of liquidity to moral hazard effects in the response of labor supply to a variation in unemployment benefits is around .5. This confirms the existence of significant liquidity effects as found in Chetty [2008].
My calibrations show that the size of the liquidity effect is critical to assess the welfare implications of UI policies and that both an increase in the benefit level and in the potential duration of benefits would have provided positive (yet small) welfare gains. Though these policy recommendations are local, the calibration strategy suggested in this paper can be easily replicated for all US states and at any point in time with simple UI administrative data. By a simple application of this strategy, any UI administration could calibrate in a timely manner the welfare implications of small adjustments to its UI rules (such as a change in the maximum benefit amount or a benefit extension) without the need to estimate separately the consumption smoothing benefits of UI with consumption data.


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A somewhat flat Cinderella-esque story, 'Girl' is a retread of "The Princess Diaries" with the attention deficit in mind. Designed purely as a vehicle for cable TV kids star Amanda Bynes, the round-featured young girl made an impression last year co-starring with Frankie Muniz in "Big Fat Liar" and so now comes this attempt to cash in on that success – its a winning formula as Amanda Bynes did the same thing soon after. The question is why would she settle on such a tired Disney-esque TV movie, and more importantly why the likes of Colin Firth and Kelly Preston would agree to such a project.
Firth especially has had such a good track record of late and acting chops wise he's well above all the cast, at least being one of the few sincere characters in this despite one cheesy shopping montage scene – his heartfelt speech at the film's end is the film's sole emotional punch but its a strong one. Kelly Preston for the most part phones it in though has some nice scenes in the last act, Bynes does well in the lead role but its nothing too dynamic, Jonathon Pryce is stupidly over the top, whilst Eileen Atkins has a sweet supporting role as the English granny who gives sagely advice. More than Bynes though, this film will be remembered for the debut of young UK spunk Oliver James who has the potential to be the next Orlando Bloom.
The script sadly goes for not only the obvious, but the ridiculously cliched and can never truly decide whether it wants to be very clean cut high farce, or a genuinely sweet drama – as a result its neither. Its treatment of English society is so old-fashioned this is more pure fantasy than a family drama, whilst the standard 'avoid scandal' routine subplot raises its ugly head yet again. The poppy soundtrack already sounds out of ate and at over 100 minutes, its a good 20 minutes or so too long. Its safely predictable entertainment for the age group, but even they will find it insulting to their intelligence.

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The Aerial Angel Rigging Plate works well when connecting two separate pieces of fabric together to achieve a nice multi color fabric effect and offers a nice smooth rounded point of connection for your fabric. You can flip the plate upside down and connect your fabric into the open spaces on the wing tips turning this Angel Rigging Plate into a "spreader bar" for silks hung in "hammock mode".
We have designed this plate ergonomically for your hands to fit into the wings of the Angel to open up additional dance posses while using the plate as a minor apparatus. This plate is not a "gotta have" its a "nice to have" and until now theres been nothing like it.
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Congress appears to be inching closer to passing crowd-funding legislation with the recent JOBS Act that includes a number of ideas for easing the restrictions on raising capital. What happens to the crowdfunding-specific portion of the bill in the hands of the Senate remains to be seen. Competing bills in the Senate are keenly focused on preventing crowdfunding fraud, and so include criminal background checks on business principals or the requirement that intermediaries be licensed as broker/dealers.
CrowdFunds understands that ever-expanding investor protections are all the rage these days, but legislators should take care to differentiate between (a) sensible anti-fraud safeguards and (b) telling individuals that they cannot be trusted to make sound investment decisions on their own (e.g. setting individual investment limits at $1,000 is equivalent to the government saying you're a fool soon to be parted from his wallet, so the wallet should be tiny). The key to sensible anti-fraud safeguards is evaluating any new provision in view of this question: does the proposed safeguard meaningfully improve existing anti-fraud safeguards? If lawmakers cannot demonstrate a substantive improvement over the financial crime regs already on the books, current law enforcement/SEC capabilities, and established financial industry practices, then it is quite likely to amount to political grandstanding under the best circumstances. Even worse, excessive worries about ponzi schemes and hucksters merely spawn solutions-in-search-of-a-problem and burdensome, industry-choking regulation.
Conducting criminal background checks on the principals of a business seeking investor capital and requiring basic due diligence to validate that a business is what it claims to be are reasonable anti-fraud safeguards. Nothing new there. But forcing crowdfunding intermediaries to conform to the broker/dealer regs is unreasonably inconsistent with young businesses seeking (relatively) small sums of capital.
Here's to hoping Congress gives crowdfunding a reasonable chance of success.
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Nanotec Coatings (PTY) Ltd provides high-quality products that actually addresses problems and not merely hides them behind a coat of paint.
Nanotec has developed a number of products that we believe are "game changers" in the paint industry and will continue to strive to find new solutions to old problems.
Nanotec Coatings is a business based in Centurion with a facility in Gerardsville AH, just of the N14 on the M26 which allows us to be readily accessible.
The founding member, Kenny Smith of Nanotec Coatings (PTY) Ltd. use his experience gained over the past 18 years to help other companies like Rich Coatings to manufacture under license to the KL SMITH FORMULATIONS for their own branding and distribution in the Western Cape. Various other paint manufacturers also make use of its formulations.
Nanotec Coatings offer the following flagship products:
- Etch 3 Metal Primer for steel and Steel Coat 60 (2 in 1) top coat.
- Eco Viro Masonry primers and undercoats in water-borne environmentally friendly coatings.
- Eco Viro Wall Coatings with virtually zero VOC emissions from matt to high sheen.
- Nano Seal products for steel, wood, concrete, plastic surfaces but not limited.
- Water-borne epoxy coatings with zero VOC that is more chemical resistant than solvent-borne systems.
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At Nanotec, we don't sell a guarantee, we sell a life expectancy, as our lab reports and longstanding clients proof.
We can only strive to improve our products to serve you the client to the best of our ability.
The Nanotec promise of Nano Seal is to provide a moisture-resistant seal that will protect your most valuable assets for many years to come.
We strive to satisfy our clients without discrimination and financial constraints.
It would give us great pleasure to meet with you to identify your needs and to see if any of our products will resolve your problem.


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A pizza box for the 21st century!
The pizza box design has remained unchanged for the past thirty years. For your customers, the box is too unwieldy to store uneaten pizza and takes up too much space in the trash can and is totally environmentally unfriendly.
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Phoenix, AZ is a great place to work! Come work at Lawn Gnome Publishing, an arts and literacy organization at the forefront of culture in Arizona. Our industry-leading approach to combining reuse with cutting edge events at a feverish non-stop pace make this small business an always changing challenge to help entry level community members develop life skills for the modern workplace. Apply here for Entry Level Bookseller positions!
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We are looking for individuals that have a lot of retail experience, love books, and know how to manage people in order to drive sales, increase growth, and report progress. At least 5 years of retail experience and some management/hiring experience is required.
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Arecont Vision will now provide an online portal for reseller partner education, responding to the demand for the company's popular Channel Partner Certification Programs (CPCP).
Arecont Vision has developed an online learning center to make educational courses available on demand. The program, CPCP TEC, consists of online product training and tips to help systems integrators install Arecont Vision multi-megapixel cameras more easily. CPCP TEC is one component of the company's Channel Partner Certification Program, including general certification and advanced certification courses held regionally as one-day training sessions.
"This exciting new portal further demonstrates Arecont Vision's educational leadership in the security industry. The CPCP TEC courses provide another way for Arecont Vision to support the needs of technicians installing our cameras," said Jason Schimpf, Director of Partner Relations, Arecont Vision. "Through a series of short video clips technicians can view lessons on the proper installation, configuration and servicing of our megapixel cameras. Since the courses are delivered via the web, we will continue to add new content to enable our certified partners to meet their ongoing education needs."
Lessons in CPCP TEC are 5-10 minutes in length and are broken into segments for easy comprehension. Topics include:
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Google Offers Linkup Between News, YouTube
Google is inviting the 25,000 plus news sources currently included in its Google News service to also become official YouTube partners.
The offering will help news sources "more easily share your news videos on both YouTube and Google News," Olivia Ma, YouTube news manager, wrote in a blog post.
Those who join will received "featured placement" on the YouTube news page. Participants who allow video embedding will be eligible to appear on Google News. As an official YouTube partner, participants will also be able to share in Google's advertising revenue share program.
Interested news sites and blogs can sign up at the YouTube Partner site.
In other YouTube news, the video site on Sunday launched the YouTube Reporters' Center, which will feature instructional videos from journalists with tips and advice for better reporting. Available videos now include tips on conducting interviews from Katie Couric, and insight into investigative reporting from Bob Woodward.


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Houston le Creusot "Long Tom" I bought a while back from TVAG.
I thought it might make a nice piece for the Saxon Siege Train as much as for the Boers, so I built a platform for it, although I do not think I will attach the gun to it as I'd like to display it "on the move" as it were.
Gray seemed a reasonable compromise colour to paint the carriage, so off I went!
A Blog dedicated to the creation of my Seven Years' War Army in miniature. Among other things!
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Odd looking ducks weren't they? But a nice little model and very evocotive. Something about them says "late 19thC experimental".
I won't tell you how much time I wasted trying to look up the history of the Sneider Creusot 155mm gun apart from the Boer War.
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To me the carriage has always said fortress artillery; quite compact, but very high. Obviously meant to fire en barbette! I agree, it's an attractive little kit.
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IC 443 (also known as the Jellyfish Nebula and Sharpless 248 (Sh2-248)) is a Galactic supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Gemini. On the plan of the sky, it is located near the star Eta Geminorum. Its distance is roughly 5,000 light years (~5×1016 km) from Earth.
IC 443 is thought to be the remains of a supernova occurred 3,000 - 30,000 years ago. The same supernova event likely created the neutron star CXOU J061705.3+222127, the collapsed remnant of the stellar core.
IC 443 is one of the best-studied case of supernova remnant interacting with surrounding molecular clouds.
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Telescope: Megrez 90 / Flat III
Mount: Losmandy G11 / Gemini
Detector: STL-11000M
Filters: Astrodon Gen 2
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Tom Jackson, world renowned Live Music Producer, is confirmed as a guest speaker for PCG Summer Bootcamp 2017. Tom is the author of the book Tom Jackson's Live Music Method and the All Roads Lead to the Stage DVD series, and is a master at transforming an artist's live show into a magical experience for the audience!
He has worked with hundreds of artists in nearly every genre, including major artists like Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Jars of Clay, and others, along with countless indie artists and bands, giving them a foundation and direction to define their unique voice and style to showcase their talent.
As a highly demanded speaker, Tom shares his expertise at music conferences and events around the world – from North America to Europe to Down Under – impacting tens of thousands of artists every year. Tom has been guest speaker and on panels at New Music Seminar, Canadian Music Week, Hillsong-Australia, CMJ, and more, as well as major music schools such as Berklee, University of Miami, and Anderson University.


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Pain is a terrible thing. The Animal Hospital of Falcon wants to alleviate as much pain and discomfort in our patients as possible. In an effort to bring you the highest quality care, we are dedicated to provide top notch pain management.
When our pets are in pain, so are we. It's an awful feeling to know that your special friend is hurting, especially when there isn't anything you can do to help them. It is our goal to eliminate as much pain as possible, and to give these pets a better quality of life.
We also anticipate and plan for procedures with the potential for future pain. In addition, we also work with pet owners to educate them on how to recognize signs of pain in your pet.


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Juicy Liberty Sanchez
Ever since my first Bikram Yoga class, I knew that this was what I wanted to do with my life. On that fateful day back in 2001, I planted myself in the front row of a crowded 6:30pm class at Funky Door Yoga on Polk Street, and I did not sit out a single posture. Naturally, I fell down a lot, but I got right back up every time and did it again! I had never been so challenged or so captivated by any physical activity, and I knew that I had to make this yoga a part of my life.
And so, I began my practice of yoga and my journey to where I am today. Soon, I was more interested in yoga than in my so-called-career in the law. In 2005 I finally made the decision and the commitment to go to Bikram's Yoga Teacher Training in Los Angeles. By the Fall of 2006, I was not only a Bikram Yoga teacher, but also the proud owner of Mission Yoga, also known as Bikram Yoga in the Mission!
I am forever grateful for what this yoga has done for me and my life, and I am honored to be able to serve my community
Howdy! I'd love to share a little bit about myself. I believe in living a life worthy of being lived and leading by example. A big part of who I am today can be traced back to a couple of life-changing events. The first was when I attended Burning Man for the first time in 2001. The second was when I took my first Bikram Yoga class shortly after returning from that trip to the desert. The third big catalyst happened later when I went for a 10-day silent meditation and practiced Vipassana for the first time in 2004.
At the beginning of August 2001 I was laid off for the third time after having worked in the tech industry for several years. I was having problems finding a new job, and a friend invited me to join her at Burning Man. I had heard about the festival for many years, and wanted to go, but never had the time or the money. This was my opportunity! My only regret that first year was that I hadn't gone sooner. I worked so hard my first year that I was declared "Rookie of the Year 2001". Since then I have been involved in several major art projects including building The Man for the last several years and was voted Mayor of Black Rock City in 2008.
Shortly after I returned to San Francisco from my first Burning Man I was invited to try Bikram Yoga. I loved the heat, and I loved how I felt after the class! I loved it so much that I got a job working the front desk at the Polk Street studio. Throughout the years I have offered my karma yoga to the studio where I practice my hatha yoga. I believe in service, and although I have had breaks, I have always returned to my Bikram Yoga practice.
In 2005, Juicy asked me if I wanted to go to Bikram's Teacher Training with her, and of course I was very excited by the prospect. Soon, we were on our path together to become studio owners of Mission Yoga, where our yoga is a journey together, everyday. I'm always looking for ways to improve the studio and myself. I love the the space we've created, the community we've gathered around us, and the life that we've manifested.
How we met
Since the turn of the century there were many opportunities when Juicy and I almost met each other. Apparently, our lives were on very different paths, but very similar arcs. It was only a matter of time until we finally met and fell in love. But this took time and a lot of maturing for both of us to be ready to meet our perfect match.
Back in 2001 we were both working at Funky Door on Polk Street under Jeff and Lynn, but we didn't know each other then. I worked the front desk for the 6am class and Juicy was doing work trade, folding towels in the evening. We both remember being in Craig Villani's Master Class together, but that was a special occasion, and we passed each other like two ships in the night.
Later in 2002, I was on the crew that built Amazing Larry's Quack Club, a three-story rubber duck (hence our affinity for rubber ducks) which transformed into a Jazz Nightclub, Bar and Casino at night. The Duck happened to be Juicy's favorite art piece at her first Burning Man, and she was in the crowd every night while I tended bar. But alas, we still did not meet.
A couple years went by without us running into each other. In 2004, there was an accident in the shop at Headless Point, where I was living, and a fire ensued. It was pretty devastating to the roommates as well as the community of artists associated with the space. In the aftermath of the fire our community rallied to bring us food, clothing, and support. Again, Juicy came to my side but I still did not know her. But, our paths were getting closer! After the fire, I moved in with a friend who happened to be best friends with Miss Juicy.
From the moment we first started dating in April 2005, we were inseparable. We went to Burning Man together in August 2005. In 2006, for the first time since I started going to the festival, I returned with the same partner to grow even closer. It was after the event in 2006 that we were escorted by the founder of the Black Rock City Rangers to a private hot springs in the middle of the Black Rock Desert where I first asked Juicy to marry me. There were more proposals and plenty more stories to share, but we'll save those for another time.
Juicy and I got married (for the first time) on May 23rd 2007 in Honolulu with our families present, at Bikram's teacher training – the first one ever held in Hawaii! Our second wedding took place 100 feet above the playa on Crude Awakening's Oil Derrick with about 100 of our friends and playa family. That's the end of our beginning, but there's lots more to come. Stay tuned!
How we got our names
When I was twenty-three, the number found me. And, it stuck. It is a powerful meme, and it's come up in lots of significant places in my life. Plus, there are a lot of other Steves out there! There's more to it (fnord), but you didn't hear that from me.
Juicy Liberty Sanchez:
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Corporate patronage is an economic or in-kind support in services, products and competencies, provided by a business as a voluntary commitment, showing its wish to play an active role beyond its economic activity. Corporate sponsorship on the other hand is carried out with a commercial objective: the company expects a return on the support provided, usually in promotion of its products and services, visibility and corporate image.
These two traditional forms of relationship between arts and business have developed into different formats, such as corporate sponsorship and patronage of prizes and rewards for outstanding artistic activity, establishment of corporate art collections or establishment of funds and foundations intended to promote the arts and culture sector.
Further reading:
Connecting Arts & Business – Realising The Potential for Creative Partnerships
Why does Business Sponsor the Arts? Artists are known for their imaginative, innovative ideas. Sponsors want to connect with people who can bring new and exciting ways of thinking to their business life…
What is sponsorship? How a sponsorship contract is made?
This text by Amila Delimustafić, published in the Bosnian Art & Business web magazine, elaborates on what a sponsorship is, how to make a sponsorship contract, what the tax aspects of sponsorship are and other important facts about the relationship between sponsors and beneficiaries.


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At McKenzie Family Dentistry, we definitely are a family. Our dental practice is modern, outfitted with the most cutting edge dental technology available. Our staff is proud to provide you and your family with a standard of care and attention you deserve. We want your dental experience with us to be fun, relaxed and effective.
We have CEREC. CEREC provides you the ultimate in digital dentistry technology. Our office can provide you with same-day dental restorations, improved orthodontic treatment and planning, and integrated implantology. Thanks to CEREC, we can provide our patients with inlays, onlays, crowns and veneers in only one appointment. The CAD/CAM system has been through over 250 scientific studies confirm the clinical safety of CEREC tooth restorations. Worldwide, more than 30 million tooth restorations have been produced with CEREC.
Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
You may be surprised to know that the benefits of having properly aligned teeth extend far beyond a confident smile. According to the American Dental Association, straightening your teeth can actually significantly affect your overall dental health. Think about it — a smile can hardly be perfect if it's not a healthy one. Fortunately, with Invisalign®, having a confident smile and reducing your risk for tooth decay and gum disease go hand in hand.
Think of your teeth as a window to the health of your body. Your teeth and gums — and how they look to others when you smile—say a lot about your overall health. If you're taking good care of both, you're probably taking good care of the rest of you.


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I got super crafty this morning while the hubby was at work so onto the cards....
The first is my creation for this weeks CAS-ual Friday Challenge Color Blocking.
Stamps: Paper Smooches Pretty Phrases
Paper: Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Various colored cardstock from a variety pack
Ink: Versamark
Other: Zing White Embossing Powder, Corner Chomper, Papertrey Ink Button Twine
My second card to share is based on the Lucy's Lovely Lines sketch at Lily Pad Cards. The card is a birthday card for a good friend that Loves the color purple, and her cat. :)
Stamps: Paper Smooches Pretty Phrases & Sentiment Sampler (inside sentiment), Lawn Fawn Admit One & Critters in the Burbs
Paper: Papertrey Ink Plum Pudding & Sweet Blush
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Wisteria
Other: Copics, Glossy Accents, Papertrey Ink Button Twine, Martha Stewart Glitter, Corner Chomper
I have a couple other cards I made but I will save those for another post. Also I know everyone loves giveaways right? I know I do. Well I am going to have one myself soon so keep your eyes peeled! Have an amazing weekend, and as always thanks so much for stopping by!


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If you want to learn more about making sketchnotes, Veronica's talk about How and Why to Start Sketchnoting will get you started.
UX Week 2012 | Veronica Erb | How and Why to Start Sketchnoting from Adaptive Path on Vimeo.
Latest Sketchnotes
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If video isn't your thing, or you're looking for more from some other great folks, Veronica highly recommends the resources below.
An Article
Sketchnotes 101 by Craighton Berman
This is the article that held my hand through my first sketchnote experiments. It's got everything you need if you want to get started quickly without watching a video or reading a book. And, I highly recommend starting quickly—don't give yourself time to worry about whether you're doing it "right."
The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rhode
This fantastic how-to book covers sketchnoting in a beautifully crafted, hand-illustrated book. Though sketching while notetaking has been around for ages, Mike coined the term "sketchnotes" and can be credited with really getting the sketchnote movement going.
The Graphic Facilitator's Guide by Brandy Agerbeck
Graphic facilitation is the bigger, more interactive cousin of sketchnoting, and there's lots to learn from this technique. Brandy is an awesome graphic facilitator (and fellow Grinnell College alumna) who makes lots of great videos about her work. If you're moved enough, you might even use sketchnoting as a way to transition to graphic facilitation rockstar.
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Doodlers, unite! by Sunni Brown
In this TED talk, Sunni argues for the validity of the doodle. The research and stories she tells support sketchnoting just as well as they support the doodle.
Gather ideas for sketchnoting by checking out other great sketchnotes. Searching for the sketchnotes tag on Flickr is a good place to start.


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For over 50 years, Kratos' General Microwave has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of microwave and MMW control components, assemblies and sub-systems. Today, Kratos' General Microwave has a presence in both the United States (Kratos' General Microwave) and in Israel (Kratos' General Microwave Israel and Kratos' GMI-Eyal). Our products support radar, missile, electronic warfare, simulator, satellite, communication and test systems, industry research and education centers. Our customers include United States Government agencies, international defense organizations and all major defense and commercial customers worldwide.
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Economic development and the environment: How the Bank balances development goals with environmental concerns »
Source: Finance & Development, December 1986
Volume/Issue: 23/4
Series: Finance & Development
Author(s): International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 01 December 1986
Keywords: debt, conditionality, adjustment lending, loans, debt forgiveness
This paper describes the World Bank's mission in a changing world. Conditionality of the Bank is different in several ways as it operates over a longer timeframe and relates to the more comfortable issues of econom...


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Ben Christenbury, Roger Southgate and other fellow PFE's and the Supportability Program Managers (SPM's) created this list to optimize your Windows 7 SP1 experience. Enjoy.
Applies to:
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
W2K8 R2 Service Pack 1
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Windows 7 SP1
Win7 Service Pack 1
Win7 SP1
Note: You should check http://support.microsoft.com for the latest version of the different files.
Note 2: These are not available in Windows Update.
Note 3: You can download them without entering your e-mail address and captcha if you are a Microsoft Premier customer and have a http://Premier.Microsoft.com account.
Note 4: Carefully review the list and decide which might be applicable to your unique environment.
Note 5: Test in your test and your quality assurance environment.
List of Performance related hotfixes post SP1 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 as of Aug. 2014.
Originally published Feb. of 2012. Updated May 2012, Jun. 2012, Sep. 2012, Mar. 2013, Sep.2013, and Aug. 2014.
The list has been moved to the Technet Wiki below.
List of Performance hotfixes post SP1 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
This should help with getting the list updated sooner with the help of the WW community.


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When running into the grocery store to pick up a few things for dinner, you may or may not be thinking of all the waste that goes into grocery stores. From individual wrappers to plastic bags and plastic packaging, your plastic use can really add up before you even walk out the door. And the numbers don't lie.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that containers and packaging make up 23 percent of landfill waste. In fact, it's estimated that the average American creates around four pounds of trash every day, most of which is related to our food habits.
And all that trash? It's having serious consequences for our planet. There are around 270,000 tons of plastic floating on the surface of the world's oceans and an estimated 700 marine species are being threatened with extinction as a result of this waste.
But what if there was a type of grocery store that had no plastic packaging, advocated for customers to bring their own bag and offered loose items package free? Sounds like heaven, doesn't it? Zero-waste stores have been cropping up worldwide over the last few years, from England to Australia, as more and more awareness is drawn to our plastic pollution crisis.
So, if you're looking for a zero-waste grocery store next time you travel, here are just some of our favorites!
1. The Bulk Market in London, United Kingdom
The Bulk Market was created by Ingrid Caldironi after she adopted a zero-waste lifestyle and quickly learned that it is quite difficult to maintain, considering traditional grocery stores and supermarkets are all full of plastic.
The Bulk Market offers over 300 products, all stored in glass jars and bulk dispensers. At the store, one can get everything from pasta, legumes, and fresh bread, to bamboo toothbrushes and toilet paper wrapped in paper, not plastic.
To learn more about the Bulk Market, click here.
2. Nude Food in Cape Town, South Africa
Nude Foods is the South Africa capital's first plastic-free grocery store, that allows customers to either use their own containers from home or their in-store eco-friendly packaging. Customers will find "non-GMO, healthy and affordable wholefoods and earth-friendly body and home products – all sold by weight."
To learn more about Nude Foods, click here.
3. Earth.Love.Food in Devon, England
The Earth.Food.Love grocery store was created by Richard and Nicola Eckersley, who were inspired to start the project after their visit to Unperfekthaus, a zero waste shop in Germany. After returning to the UK, the couple opened their own sustainable store. They decided to do so in a place where the shop would make a difference to the city's local community – that is how they ended up in Devon.
The store sells up to 200 products, each and every one of them pesticide-free, ethically-sourced, and packaging-free. The store's owners are also dedicated to educating others on the topic of zero-waste living and have already created their own guide to "Setting up your Own Zero-Waste Shop." Their end goal is to be the inspiration for as many people as possible, and they hope to see many more businesses similar to theirs pop up all around the world.
To learn more about Earth.Food.Love, click here.
4. Original Unverpackt in Berlin, Germany
Original Unverpackt, Germany's first zero-waste grocery store, doesn't offer plastic bags or sell anything that comes in a disposable container, instead offering grains in bulk bins and offering beverage stations where customers can fill up reusable bottles.
For more information on Original Unverpackt, click here.
5. The Fillery in Brooklyn, New York
Inspired by emerging zero-waste supermarket chains in Europe, Sara Metz had the idea to open up a zero-waste shop in her own community of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. She named it The Fillery, with the mission of "[improving] the health of our community […] and the environment by offering alternatives to the plastic entombed, chemical-laden options which are ubiquitous in both pantries and landfills worldwide."
To learn more about The Fillery, click here.
How You Can Help
If there isn't a zero-waste grocery store in your city, help one come to life! Speak with your local community members and see how a zero-waste store could start. And you certainly don't need a zero-waste store to start making changes in your own life. Knowing the damage that our plastic habit is wreaking on the planet and marine life, we all have the responsibility to stop this.
As the leading organization at the forefront of the conscious consumerism movement, One Green Planet believes that reducing everyday plastics from our lives is not about giving up anything or sacrificing convenience, but rather learning to reap the maximum benefit from the items you use every day while having the minimum impact.
Whether you cut one piece of plastic out of your daily routine or choose to go entirely plastic-free, we can all make a huge difference. To learn more about how you can reduce your plastic use, check out One Green Planet's #CrushPlastic campaign.
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They say have blondes have more fun. Thanks to this innovative new product, blondes can get to the fun-having a whole lot faster.
Professional hair care brand Pravana recently launched the Blonde Wand, a tool it calls "the biggest thing to happen in blonding ever." Shaped like a flat iron, the innovative contraption promises to lift hair seven shades in just seconds when used with the brand's Pure Light Creme Lightener.


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Go world class with the ultimate author's website!
Our Insider's Guide ebook walks you through everything you need to build and operate an author website. Learn how to create meaningful connections between users and your author brand!
This is a book about Empowerment and your journey towards Well-ness. It's answers to questions friends and clients asked me over the last decade. Questions about the basics of living in balance with Nature and how to cut through the confusing information on the internet. Weight loss and wellness is a side effect of living… [Read More]
by Renée Paule
Bertie the gardener is happy with his life, so is Oscar – his dog. However, this happiness turns to discontent when Bertie sees George looking 'important' in his new bowler hat. Bertie wants one just like it, so that he can look important too. Consequently, he hangs up his comfy old hat and that's when… [Read More]
If you have ever felt off balance in our fast paced world, How to Create Your Balanced Life offers ideas to regain your balance. "Balance is not stagnant and not set in stone. It is flowing like a river. You must learn to navigate obstacles like sandbars, trees, the rapids and the rocks. You must… [Read More]
The Message of this Book: To establish a method for understanding and achieving spiritual force for the individual and their interactions with others. The spiritual method proposed in this book works well and can be implemented at any time, as long as certain necessary conditions are met. Outline a clear summary of the path to… [Read More]
This book is a technical description of neuro-muscular techniques in massage therapy to manage advanced care. It is the fundamentals of bodywork, fitness, health, energy, physique, flexibility, mobility and more. It teaches the therapist aspects of stretch, proprioception, assessment, injury correction and advanced movements to facilitate sportsmen or patients under rehabilitation. Active sports requires support… [Read More]
This is the Second edition of a popular practical book on Low Level Laser Therapy dedicated to a technical skills development framework for all practitioners of medicine, sports, spas and cam. It releases new aspects of photo medicine in its support to gene therapy, lymphatics, sports and systemic diseases. It shows a segment of invention… [Read More]
This book validates who we are and what we do, despite our mind's disapproving theories. The Myth of Doing speaks to the awareness that the mere state of being alive automatically puts us into activity, which means we are bound to whatever that action is in any particular moment. Drawing from eastern philosophies, naturalism, determinism,… [Read More]
Body Over Mind is compatible with works by Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Stephen Levine, and Robert Rabbin in its attempt to highlight the differences between thought and reality, and to foster an acceptance of what is. Backed by principles developed by F.M. Alexander, including the wholeness of the individual, the harmonious integration of the body,… [Read More]


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February 2, 2017
A 2014 study by the TIAA-CREF Institute and the Center for State and Local Government Excellence showed that one fifth of all public sector employees are very confident and three fifths are somewhat confident that they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. But when you delve deeper, you might wonder on what basis this confidence is built.
Financial literacy, which is a bedrock of preparing for a secure retirement, varies greatly throughout the U.S. from state to state and also is affected by level of education. General interest in finances may be present, but it can translate to having savvy consumers and not long-term savers, often because people focus more on their immediate needs than on future needs in retirement.
With defined contribution plans available to most public sector workers, the goals for plan sponsors can be to:
Reaching these goals can help public employers attract and retain employees in the short term, encourage appropriate end-of-career turnover for the long term, and foster the growth of a retirement population that adds to rather than draws down the economic vitality of the local communities.
Cathie Eitelberg, Senior Vice President and Segal's National Public Sector Market Director (now retired), presented this topic at the 2016 NAGDCA Annual Conference. View a video of the Retirement Readiness presentation.
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Listen to Leeman's new album "Imaginary World" now. Introspective, relaxing, zen, Leeman has taken a new turn in which we travel with him into his mediation discoveries.
Listen to "The Uplifting Sound"
Entirely made at the HQ by the band members and completely remixed and remastered, the 180g lathe cut audiophile hi-fi sound quality vinyl "The Uplifting Sound" is a limited collector edition that features a concert that has been life-changing for Your Favorite Enemies. This vinyl is not only the 5th anniversary celebration of a concert; it's a celebration of the DIY spirit that Your Favorite Enemies have embraced. It is the acknowledgement that a dream can always come true, and that everything is possible.
Also, if you pre-order before December 9, you get a free slipmat! So what are you waiting for? Head to the YFE Store now!
Sef live on Facebook for BOSS tonight
In case you haven't heard the news, Sef will be live on BOSS Facebook page today, and he wanted to make sure you would be there! Don't miss it! Live broadcast starts at 5:00pm (ET)!
Like BOSS' page to be notified as soon as the broadcast starts!
Alex, thank you for allowing us all to embark of this crazy journey that Your Favorite Enemies is about with you. May this year bring us even further, all together!
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Playlist by Canadian Musician Magazine
Such a blessing to see our song "1-2-3 (One Step Away)" in this playlist by Canadian Musician Magazine as one of the best releases of 2016 so far…!
Listen to the playlist now!
Congratulations to Tokyo Sessions
We are proud to let you know that our latest album "Tokyo Sessions" has reached number 6 on last week's top album charts! This makes it the band's second straight album, after "Between Illness and Migration", to get a top 10 upon release, standing alongside the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Tragically Hip, Radiohead and Mumford and Sons, to only name a few! Again, we want to thank you deeply not only for making such a special album yours, but for emancipating its personal nature into a real collective communion. That's always what we are the most proud of.
– Your Favorite Enemies
"Tokyo Sessions" in the iTunes charts!
WOW!!! We were quite stunned to be informed that our newest album "Tokyo Sessions" has been on the top of the charts on iTunes Canada right upon its official release.
The album reached #4 in all genres together, #2 in the rock charts, #3 in the alternative category and #2 amongst all Canadian artists! It's quite humbling to be alongside bands we grew up being huge fans of, such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Tragically Hip (of which I'm still a huge fan!).
We usually don't care about numbers and the business that comes with them, but they are nonetheless representative of the relation that we have with all of you and show how significant this album's journey has been for everyone of us.
Words cannot describe nor transcend how blessed we are. You welcomed us as brothers and sisters, communed with us in time of needs and rejoicing, but most of all, you loved us in such a pure way that we've been able to grow, evolve and discover a little more of who we are. That is and will always remain number 1. Again, thank you!!!
And as our common journey keeps unfolding its colorful nature and its bright essence, make sure to keep defining the sounds, the noises and the words in your own way. That's what makes it real and eternal!!!
Alex and YFE
PS: If you already got your copy of the album, take the time to listen to it and give us your comments! And if you haven't yet, get it today, on iTunes or on our online store!
New album available now!
Pre-order "Tokyo Sessions" NOW
"Between Illness and Migration – Deluxe: Tokyo Sessions", the final and definitive step to the journey that "Between Illness and Migration" has been, is coming out on June 17, 2016, and is available for pre-order right now! Choices of digital, hard copy, and different packages are available!
You will receive 2 songs right away when you pre-order, one of which is "Empire of Sorrows", that will bring you right into the heart and soul of this new album!
Record Store Day with YFE
Your Favorite Enemies are honored to be part of the international Record Store Day event again this year! We are incredibly excited to announce the creation of the band's new handmade, exclusive, limited and collectible vinyl series "Spin It 'Til It Bleeds". The first release of this series is "A Vision of the Lights We're In".
Every copy is a lathe cut audiophile heavyweight 180g vinyl, and comes with a lyric art sheet inner sleeve, a downloadable MP3 card, a handcrafted silkscreen jacket and dust bag. Numbered and signed, every item is totally unique.
A very limited number of vinyls are available, so hurry up to get yours!


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This privacy policy sets out how "Addictionland LLC" uses and protects any information that you give "Addictionland LLC" when you use this website.
"Addictionland LLC" is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
"Addictionland LLC" may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
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* other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
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We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web-page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
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Luxury Rent a Car – Great Car Services
The majority of us expect to visiting Europe along with other countries. We're excited by the concept that we could go to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or even the Sistine Chapel. We're even prepared to save enough money regularly and also have enough funds to become in a position to enjoy this type of lengthy-anticipated journey. Why don't you enhance the bar greater by driving style through luxury rent a car services? This can certainly add spice and much more existence towards the vacation we've been waiting and dreaming for any lengthy time.
Even though it may appear that luxury rent a car services would swindle you, this isn't the situation. Lots of car rental information mill offering luxury cars for rental much like regular car types. The cost is a touch greater than usual car rental rates, however the little improvement in cost is certainly worthwhile. There's also some aspects we have to consider to make this dream less expensive.
The very first factor to think about may be the pickup and fall off terms. When creating a reservation, determine the least expensive arrangement, with respect to the area you'll be visiting. Normal fall off and get points for luxury rent a car services range from the airport terminal, your accommodation where you'll be remaining, or any major landmark around the primary city. Seek advice from the car rental company whether they provide free get and fall off. Otherwise, confirm which will be the least expensive location.
We should also think about the mileage terms. As intending to tour the town, only then do we be more effective off selecting the organization that provides limitless mileage. With this particular feature, we're assured that people don't need to pay additional charges to become capable of going to any or all the places you want to visit.
An additional advantage of hiring luxury rent a car may be the additional services featuring which are usually bundled using the offer. A lot of companies offer 24-hour emergency assistance, which is something the majority of us would want as within an unfamiliar territory. Some companies offer you a choice of getting a qualified driver free of charge, so that you can benefit from the entire trip with the family, buddies, and family members. The quantity of fee you'll increase upgrade to some luxury car will undoubtedly be a small fraction of what you ought to pay to individually employ a driver to accompany for your trip.
Initially glance, luxury rent a car services may appear to become unnecessary and impractical. However, when we consider the main issue, the advantages we are able to receive from upgrading our car rental is incomparable towards the minimal fee that we'll be having to pay. With luxury cars, we could travel in fashion while going to the places in Europe we have anxiously waited to determine our entire lifetime. We can also enjoy premium service which may certainly let us enjoy our lengthy-planned European tour.


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Gridlock Buster, an online traffic control game that teaches middle and high school students about traffic control, has a new look.
The newly redesigned game features updated, more user-friendly graphics and can now be played on tablets and mobile devices.
Gridlock Buster incorporates tools and ideas used by traffic control engineers in their daily work to teach students what it's like to manage traffic flow. Players work their way through progressively more challenging levels, learning how to control traffic signals and ensuring that delays don't get out of hand.
The game was originally developed with funding from the Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute at the U of M in 2009. CTS worked with Web Courseworks, the original game developer, to create the updated version.
According to Nick Schultz, project manager at Web Courseworks, the most significant changes to the game include a more vibrant aesthetic, enhanced mobile compatibility, a perspective shift that provides players with more clarity and depth, and an optional streamlined version that allows returning players to skip the introductory information and go straight to gameplay.
Overall, Schultz says, the updates have created "an environment we think players will be more excited to explore."
In addition to being freely available online, the game is also used with related traffic engineering curriculum in educational and outreach activities.
"Gridlock Buster is an excellent hands-on tool for introducing students to transportation concepts," says Gina Baas, CTS associate director of engagement and education. "We use the game in a variety of STEM-focused camps and activities to let students experience what it's like to work in transportation and engineering—and hopefully spark their interest in pursuing related degrees and careers."
To play the game, visit the CTS website.


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Taste of Alpharetta
Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 5:00 – 10:00 P.M.
It's almost time for Taste of Alpharetta! Last year we were thrilled to win the Best Casual Entree with our smoked chicken tacos. This year, we'll be defending our title as well as competing in other culinary competitions. Taste of Alpharetta will be held on Thursday, May 9th. Be sure to stop by our tent for samples!
Here are the categories we'll be competing in:
- Best Appetizer/Salad
- Best Casual Entrée
- Best Fine Dining Entrée
- Best Dessert
What We'll Be Serving
Short Dog
braised beef short ribs/ house made kimichi/ holeman & finch mini hot dog buns
green egg smoked pork butt / mole bbq sauce / jalapeno slaw / goat cheese /pickled onion / mini corn tortilla
About Taste of Alpharetta
Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festival-goers, families and food connoisseurs for 22 years. Make reservations on your calendar to dine in Historic Downtown Alpharetta at more than 50 restaurants in one fun night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the top menus in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities and entertainment to please every palette. Free Admission. Food tickets are $.50 each and restaurants participating in the Taste will charge $1-3 per food sample.
With the Taste of Alpharetta moving back to the historic downtown streets, our Music Stage will have current retro-themed bands. A separate Culinary Stage will pair top area chefs against one another in contests. Party with metro Atlanta radio stations. Play at the Fun Zones. Come out and enjoy Alpharetta's premier dining experience!


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Give Thanks With These Holiday Etiquette Tips
We all want to have a good time – and good food – on Thanksgiving, right? Of course, so in honor of the upcoming holiday, here are some rules to live by…or kick the offenders out!
Bring something with you
Showing up to dinner, even if you're only there for dessert, requires you to bring something. Don't you walk up in someone's house and not even have a soda with you. That is tacky and will get you talked about. Please don't let ME be the one to catch you.
The Tupperware Game
In most cases, you're allowed to take a plate home. But do bring your own because nine times out of 10, if you use the hosts' Tupperware, they'll never see it again. So either come prepared or make sure to use a paper plate. Oh…and do NOT fix your to go plate before everyone has had their sit around and eat plate. Come on now…
The Truth Serum
If you're going to be drinking and know you can't hold your tongue, please don't get wasted. Why not? Because you'll probably be telling some family business that only certain people should know or you'll be telling someone you can't stand them – both things you'd likely keep to yourself if you were sober. Also, there will likely be friends of the family and people who never met the family so you don't want to be reckless. Remember: Loose lips sink ships
Get Your Own Ride
Unless it is really early, no one wants to pick up the out-of-town guests from the airport and chauffeur them around. Similarly, no one wants to chauffeur in town guests. Figure out your own transportation
Get a room
Speaking of out-of-town guests…no one wants you in their house!! People need to stop assuming that just because we're all happy to see you that we want you in our houses for the entire holiday weekend. That is not the case. So unless someone offers their place, you should assume that you need to book a hotel room the same time you're reserving a rental car.
Respect your elders
At almost any holiday gathering, our elders – bless their hearts – are usually seated at the end of the couch or in "their" seat. They speak slowly and they always have a story to tell…you better sit there and listen. Don't let their age fool you: get up if you want to and see if Nana doesn't stop you from getting too far away.
Have a good time and enjoy your family/friends! Keep these rules (and more) in mind and it will be a great time for all!
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The Guest Cottage at Buffalo Creek is a one bedroom, one bathroom cabin with a huge living room and breathtaking views to infinity!
Imagine relaxing on an open patio at 2600 feet elevation on a private 40-acre ridge. Before you undulate the Smoky Mountains, oldest in the world.
Far on the right is an unobstructed view of 6643-foot high Clingman's Dome, only 41 feet lower than the highest peak in the eastern United States.
Blue skies and streaming clouds arch over these venerable mountains and their rich lode of flora and fauna.
The world's most diverse bio-system is yours to explore, with its cascading waterfalls, crystal trout streams, whitewater rivers, and stands of virgin forests. Enjoy!
Buffalo Creek Guest Cottage is luxurious, contemporary sophistication in one-level, cottage-style lodging. A flight of outdoor steps to this private perch is like a stairway to heaven for adoring couples. And for serious fly fishermen, a quality step up to accommodations that the famous ORVIS organization uses along with the Buffalo Creek Lodge. The cottage assures your comfort with air-conditioning, two satellite TVs, and ceiling fans in living room, dining area, bedroom, and bathroom. Light-finished pine paneling throughout.
The bedroom contains a queen bed, custom built-in clothes cabinetry, and TV nook. Overhead heat lights keep you cozy in a master-size bathroom with tub/shower, clothes closet, and built-in storage shelving. The living room is a study in complementary woods that brighten the interior. Floors are of beautifully-finished native pine while walls glow with white northern pine and large beams accent beaded pine in the cathedral ceiling. A love seat sofa overlooks a large coffee table to TV by satellite. Two facing, oversize daybed sofas offer total body comfort beyond imagining.
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Two Methods
Simple Mode
1)Use the sound icone (MP3) and select the output format
2)Place the video you wish to extract the audio from on the active worksheet.
3) Click on the conversion Button
Expert mode
1)place the file on the active worksheet
2)Go to expert mode and choose Audio output format
3)Click video options button to make it become green (4 on the interface)
4)Check "don't encode video" then go to
5) activate Audio Options (becomes green)and select audio codec, bitrate and frequency rate.
5) start converting.
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-ADY "A Regular Guy On The Issues"
Thank You From Gov. Gary Johnson.
Friends,The first words I must say to you are THANK YOU.We made history Tuesday. Thanks to you and thousands of other supporters of real liberty, my running mate, Judge Jim Gray, and I received more votes than any other Libertarian candidates for President and Vice-President in history. Even with the closeness of the contest between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, when all the votes are counted, we will most likely have received 1.2 million votes!That's 1.2 million Americans who heard us and voted on the basis of principle over politics. And they did so despite the fact that Romney and Obama spent at least a thousand times more on TV and radio advertising than we did.Given the outcome Tuesday, which returned the status quo to not only the White House, but also the Congress, we even have supporters already talking proudly of being part of the new "1%" who refused to accept that status quo.Even more important than Tuesday's results, with your support, we have built a grassroots organization nationwide that is truly the foundation for carrying our message of individual freedom, small government and non-intervention forward in a big way. Tuesday was not the end. It is the beginning.We have identified hundreds of thousands of liberty–minded Americans. We have connected with more than a million people on Google+, 300,000 fans on Facebook, and more than 100,000 followers on Twitter. And over the past few days–before and after Tuesday, "Who is Gary Johnson?" was one of the most "searched" phrases on the Internet.NONE of that has happened without your help. Your time, your energy, and your contributions have placed Liberty squarely on the national stage, and with all signs pointing to a continuation of big government, small liberty policies in Washington DC, the NEED for Liberty to be on that stage will never be greater than in the months ahead.I am taking a couple of days to recharge my batteries in New Mexico and, frankly, attend to some chores at home — and then I will be picking up the bullhorn again. We already have major national interviews scheduled for next week, and fully intend to use the foundation we have built to make sure we are heard in the critical policy debates that are already raging in the wake of Tuesday's election.The "fiscal cliff", Internet regulation, and of course, events in the Middle East are all going to be dealt with in the weeks ahead – by the status quo government that was reelected Tuesday. It is critical that we not sit on the sidelines.To make sure we ARE heard going forward, there is much we need to do. We have to pay the final bills for all the work we did leading up to the election. We have a tremendous amount of data collection and list organization to do. We need to update our website and social media pages. And of course, I will be traveling the country to give voice to Liberty. All those tasks, and many more, require funding.I really want you to be a part of what we will be doing over the next few weeks, and I hope you will go to GaryJohnson2012.com and help make sure we have the funding we need. What we have accomplished with the amount of money we have spent – compared to the so-called "major" party candidates – is nothing short of remarkable. And we are committed to carrying this work forward until the status quo strangle-hold is broken.Tuesday's election created a great opportunity for us. Being part of the "1%" that didn't settle for the lesser of evils or the renewal of the status quo is soon to be a badge we can wear with pride, and more importantly, the foundation for a movement that America desperately needs.You've been with me this far, and I sincerely hope I have earned your support as we look ahead. We have a lot of work to do, and I need your help.Please go to GaryJohnson2012.com today and make the contribution that will let us take advantage of the amazing opportunities we have created!Words cannot capture my gratitude for all you have done, for your friendship, and for your dedication to a cause that is REALLY important. We have an exciting future – so let's get to it!Sincerely,Gov. Gary Johnson


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This morning at the New School, Council Speaker Christine Quinn gave a sweeping speech on reforming New York City's education system, where she rolled out ideas like tablets replacing textbooks and online service programs for both students and parents. Creatively using the online shoe company Zappos.com as an example, Ms. Quinn also pressed the case for how more should be done within the city's existing educational framework.
"Now, not everything we're talking about here requires a new program, sometimes it's just about recommitting to doing things better," Ms. Quinn said, quickly pivoting to a her shoe-based explanation. "I don't know … how many of you are familiar with the online shoe company Zappos? Now, for those of you know me, I know you're shocked I figured out how to work shoes into the speech. But I will say, 50 percent off online and they're good, okay?"
Ms. Quinn, who's one of the all-but-officially-announced leading candidates for mayor this year, reportedly showed off her own burgundy heels as she proceeded to explain the company's famed customer service should be able to be matched by something as large as the New York City Department of Education.
"A pop of color never hurt an education speech," she mused. "Anyway, Zappos is recognized as a stand-out in customer service. They're known for being obsessive. I think being obsessive about things like customer service is a good thing. Their operators are instructed to stay on the phone as long as it takes to get a customer what they need. The longest call has been logged in as ten and a half hours. That caller may have had other challenges, but neither here nor there, the operator stayed on the phone. If Zappos can bring that level of commitment and urgency when they're dealing with shoes, the greatest city in the world should be able to do the same thing for our parents and children."
Ms. Quinn expressed optimism the tools are available for such a level of dedication.
"We already have the infrastructure in place, parent coordinators and district family advocates, and some schools are actually doing this really well," she said. "But we still have a long way to go before every family feels like their concerns are being heard and their problems are being solved."


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The first part of Sergio Sosa's story is far too familiar: the Union City resident was inches away from earning his Master's degree in Biology from Rutgers, and was transitioning from full-time student to full-time assistant-in-training at a golf course. Just when he thought everything was falling into place, Sosa was laid off from his job in late 2012.
Yet by March 2013, Sosa (with degree in hand) was gainfully employed as Assistant Superintendent at two popular New York City-owned golf courses.
Sosa credits the Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) and a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) for helping him get there.
The Rutgers Professional Science Master's Program, in collaboration with the New Jersey Technology Council, co-sponsored the Entrepreneur Bootcamp on April 23, 2013 at the Busch Campus Student Center. The intensive day long conference is a "must attend" program for early stage entrepreneurs, individuals seeking to start a technology company, pharmaceutical and IT professionals contemplating a transition. Current PSM students and alumni participated in the program.
Artist, instructor, and Rutgers alumna Patricia Brace practices what she teaches: expanding communal awareness and access to art, through the combined acts of viewing, making, and learning about art.
"As an artist I am committed to building community, contributing to society, and collaborating with other artists and professionals. As a teacher it is important for me to role model these beliefs to my students," Brace says.
During the spring semester, Brace is the instructor for Passport to Art at the Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers New Brunswick. The program, which has been offered for more than 15 years, provides opportunities for families to be creative together. Each workshop begins with an exhibition tour, followed by a project related to an aspect of the artwork on view.
Dr. Richard Novak, Vice President for Continuing Studies and Distance Education at Rutgers University, was presented with the 2018 NJEdge Impact Award, recognizing his leadership in higher education technology.
The award celebrates important work in "the transformative capacity and creative use of technology solutions to realize a significant and prolonged positive impact on the organization and the higher education community at large."
By Padraig Ryan
Nancy Lukas, who retired in 2015 after spending 20 years as a teacher, always loved technology. She was one of the first teachers to have her own website, loved using a SmartBoard and made her fourth grade students create podcasts about important environmental issues.
Still, Nancy, who has always liked a good challenge, never thought this lifelong interest would take her on a totally different career path. That was until her daughter told her about the
Rutgers Coding Bootcamp, a six-month intensive program offered by the Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies that provides the skills needed to become a "full stack" software coder.
"There's no way I ever pictured myself going in a different direction," said Nancy, 52, who taught high school, middle school and elementary school students, both English and math. "I imagined teaching for 20 more years but I decided that I had other talents that I needed to explore."
By Padraig Ryan
Cristal King—who left her job as a programmer and analyst more than a decade ago to take care of her young family—knew she needed to sharpen her skills and learn new computer language in order to get back into the rapidly changing technology job market.
"Before I left, web development wasn't nearly as advanced and robust as it is now," said Cristal. "I know how quickly technology changes and I knew that I needed to have the skill-set that goes along with it."
According to the Harvard Business Review, 90 percent of women who leave their jobs to take care of their family, like Cristal, said they want to reboot their careers and get back into the workforce.
Cristal wasn't sure exactly where to go to get the training she needed to make this happen. When she first decided that she wanted a job in technology, after working as a sales representative for U.S. Healthcare, she enrolled and graduated from The Chubb Institute. At the time, web development was still in its infancy.
Jaelynn Vizzi left for the Disney College Program just after Labor Day with her brand new Rutgers communications degree in hand.
Ramon Lucas, a 2013 Rutgers mathematics graduate, is already two years into his career at The Walt Disney Company after participating in the same Disney internship Vizzi just started.
Both individuals gained a world of experience on campus by serving people of diverse languages and cultures as resident coordinators at the Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center (RUICC).
Working at the RUICC taught Vizzi how to help others overcome language barriers and acclimate to different cultures – a must since the inn drew guests from more than 42 countries in 2015. The experience primed Lucas and Vizzi for their four-month Disney internships.
Read the Rutgers Today article here.
As drones rise in popularity, their use is provoking new thinking on the possibilities. The U.S. Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Land Management and the United States Geological Survey already use drones to monitor wildlife populations without disturbing them. Amazon is testing drones that could deliver packages in as little as half an hour after an online purchase. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has teamed with other agencies on an experiment to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to spy on storms as they evolve.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the ten prize winners in the CTE Makeover Challenge at the 'White House Champions of Change for Making' event. Our own Rick Anderson, director of Virtual Worlds, was a judge on the review panel. Over 640 high schools from 50 states designed makerspaces that strengthen next-generation career and technical skills. Each winner will receive $20,000 in cash and a share of in-kind prizes from the $375,000 sponsor prize pool to build or renovate their makerspace.
Join us in congratulating the prize winners!
Burlington Technical Center, Burlington, VT
Capital City Public Charter School, Washington, DC
Carl Schurz High School, Chicago, IL
Clearwater High School, Piedmont, MO
Dominion High School, Sterling, VA
John H. Reagan Early College High School, Austin, TX
Palisades Charter High School, Pacific Palisades, CA
Theodore Roosevelt High School, San Antonio, TX
THINC College & Career Academy, Lagrange, GA
In 1999, Joe Monzo, then chief financial officer for Ewing Township, NJ, had more than 20 years experience in the public sector. Looking for an opportunity to advance his career, he considered pursuing a master's degree — a suggestion made by the mayor of Ewing Township at that time.
"I chose the Rutgers Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program because of the name and the convenient location in Mercer County," says Monzo. He started the program a year later and graduated with his EMPA degree in 2001.
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Company is regulary exhibiting its products at INDIAWOOD, country's biggest exhibition on wood working machinery, Veneer , panel & furniture industry for its first eition to 5th edition concluded in March 2008.
Company has honour and pride to introduce the high-tech machines in the traditional field of peeling technology by it's rigourous R&D and hard work.
Company has honour to manufacture the Rotary Veneer Lathe machine which can peel upto end core 45mm diameter of log. This is the first technique ever used in the field of peeling technology in India, which in trun saves large scale wood wastage and make optimum utilization of wood.


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So we noticed over the last few months that there are certain people that David really likes. There are a few people that David is fond of, always staring at them, reaching for them, that sort of thing. But no one holds a candle to Jenna. Born on the same day, they met when each was less than 24 hours old. I don't know if that is the reason, or if it is something more, but David has a bit of a fixation on Jenna. It really became obvious in the last few weeks, as David started sucking Jenna's toes and fingers. Now, David doesn't do the toe thing with anyone else, this is rather special.
He also enjoys being very close with Jenna, and cuddles up every chance he gets. Young love is a precious thing, albeit a bit weird at this age, but still very cute.
It will be very fun to watch these two grow up together. Now I should add that Jenna also likes to be with David, there have been times that Jenna has started to suck on his fingers and then realize that they are not hers. They sure are fun to watch.
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Continuing to learn our State Capitals, I introduced 10 more this week.
Starting this week, there are two choices for both the Match 'Em & Test worksheets. You can choose to do the worksheet listing only this weeks 10 capitals or you can choose to do a worksheet that has both this weeks list & the capitals you've learned already. We chose to do both sets of worksheets.
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Recently I have received a sample Le Volume De Chanel Mascara which came packaged in an elegant cardboard box .
I really like my lashes to look full and long, and rely on a good mascara to achieve this look – my own lashes are less than impressive in their natural state – and so I was eager to try this product. I have owned a few pieces of Chanel make-up in the past, although it's a long time since I've treated myself to anything from this premium cosmetics brand.
Whenever I receive a lovely treat like this, I always Google the product to find out more about it, and to check the price. I was quite astonished to discover that a full-size mascara (6g) costs a whopping £25, and I thought that Le Volume Mascara must be staggeringly good to warrant such a high price.
Having taken a look at Chanel's website so that I could see the full-sized product, I was able to see the simple and elegant packaging of this mascara – a long black tube with the word 'Chanel' on the front. I am assuming that the back of the tube (or the outer carton) will give information about how long this product lasts after opening, but I'm afraid my sample size does not show this. It simply gives the name of the product and the colour – in my case it was '90 Ultra Noir '. I checked some online images for the full-size product, and could see that it comes packaged in a black cardboard box with a gold-coloured edge at the base.
I was interested to read Chanel's own description of the brush, as I had found it quite unusual – although very effective. The brush is flexible, and its fibres vary in length – some short, some long – in a sort of angled helter-skelter pattern. This helps ensure that each lash is thoroughly coated. The tip of the wand is slightly pointed, so you can use that to define each lash if you wish. According to Chanel: 'The brush creates volume thanks to its smart design of snowflake shaped disks that are stacked and oriented for an ideal finish.
Before trying the mascara, I first applied a light coat of pressed face powder to my eyelids and lashes, after that I applied eye shadow follow by eye liner . Then I opened the potentially magic little tube and I was pleased to see that no excess mascara came out with the wand, although if this does happen, simply wipe the excess away on the neck of the tube as you remove the wand. I always apply my mascara using a technique I came across when reading beauty blogs .Holding the mascara wand at the base of my lashes, I wiggle the wand up – three strokes towards the inner corner of my eye, and three strokes to the outer corner. Then I sometimes go over each lash with the tip of the wand to give greater definition.
The mascara initially felt quite thick and wet, but it was easy to apply, was not messy and dried quickly. After applying the first coat of Le Volume, I was slightly disappointed to find that although my lashes were definitely longer and more curled, they also had a slightly 'spidery' look, which is something I normally associate with the Maybelline mascaras I have tried in the past. It's not a look I care for, as I prefer my lashes to look full and thick rather than long and spidery. However, a second coat soon made my lashes look little bit thicker . After wearing it for whole evening on Saturday I came home and my eyelids were covered with prints and smudges of my mascara I was extremely disappointed as I was not expecting that from such a brad like CHANEL , it took me an ages to wash it off . :{
Overall LE VOLUME DE CHANEL isn't what I was expecting and I had a high expectations if it comes to CHANEL as it is a World Class brand and not cheap in any way . I am sure there are many Ladies who love this product but I will not be buying it that's for sure, just because lives the prints and smudges having said that I would love to try the waterproof version see hoe it works . :}