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They were a few short sentences, typed by a young girl with the online handle Smm Miao. But five days later, the torrent that followed them was still flooding this nation's Internet, and lapping at the feet of government bureaucrats, censors and the state-controlled press.
The train the girl saw, on a track outside Wenzhou in coastal Zhejiang Province, was rammed from behind minutes later, killing 40 people and injuring 191. Since then,
The swift and comprehensive blogs on the train accident stood this week in stark contrast to the stonewalling of the Railways Ministry, already stained by a bribery scandal. And they are a humbling example for the Communist Party news outlets and state television, whose blinkered coverage of rescued babies only belatedly gave way to careful reports on the public's discontent.
While the blogs have exposed wrongdoers and broken news before, this week's performance may signal the arrival of weibos as a social force to be reckoned with, even in the face of government efforts to rein in the Internet's influence.Continue reading the main story
The government censors assigned to monitor public opinion have let most, though hardly all of the weibo posts stream onto the Web unimpeded. But many experts say they are riding a tiger. For the very nature of weibo posts, which spread faster than censors can react, makes weibos beyond easy control. And their mushrooming popularity makes controlling them a delicate matter.
Saturday's train disaster is a telling example — an event that resonated with China's growing middle class, computer-savvy, able to afford travel by high-speed rail, already deeply skeptical of official propaganda.
As state television devoted Saturday evening to reports of mass murder in
Then the reaction began to pour in. "Such a major accident, how could it be attributed to weather and technical reasons?" blogged Cai Qi, a senior Zhejiang Province official. "Who should take the responsibility? The railway department should think hard in this time of pain and learn a good lesson from this."
From a Hubei Province blogger: "I just watched the news on the train crash in Wenzhou, but I feel like I still don't even know what happened. Nothing is reliable anymore. I feel like I can't even believe the weather forecast. Is there anything that we can still trust?"
There is no clearer sign of the rising influence of microblogs than their impact on government itself.
Last weekend, Wenzhou bureaucrats ordered local lawyers not to accept cases from families of victims without their permission. After weibos exposed them, they withdrew the order and apologized.
Railway workers had quickly buried the first car of the oncoming train at the site of the accident. On Monday, after an online outcry charging a cover-up, they unearthed it and took it to Wenzhou for analysis. China Daily, the state-controlled English-language newspaper, noted that they had met the request of "many netizens."
"I call it the microblogging revolution," Zhan Jiang, a professor of international journalism and communications at Beijing Foreign Studies University, said in an interview on Thursday. "In the last year, microbloggers, especially Sina and Tencent, have played more and more a major role in coverage, especially breaking news."
The few newspapers and magazines here that consistently push back at censors with investigative journalism are not just printing the results of their digging into the train wreck, but posting them on weibos for millions to see. So were hundreds of more traditional state-controlled news outlets.
Even the Communist Party organ People's Daily maintains a weibo. But the field is dominated by two players. Sina Holdings Ltd.'s Sina Weibo (pronounced SEE-nah WAY-bo) counts 140 million users, generally better-educated and more interested in current events than those at competitors. Tencent Inc.'s weibo hosts 200 million generally younger users who are more interested in socializing.
In some ways, the Chinese weibos replicate their Western counterparts: they limit posts to 140 characters (though in Chinese, where many characters are words by themselves, much more can be said). Posts can be re-tweeted, too, although in China, tweeting is called knitting, because the word "weibo" sounds like the word for scarf.
There are also differences. Bloggers can comment on others' posts, turning a message into a conversation. Users also can include photographs and other files with their posts, to telling effect: on Thursday, fact-checking bloggers posted photos of Prime Minister
While Western social networks like Twitter and
If needed, the weibos have literally dozens of electronic levers they can press to dilute, hide or delete offending posts, according to one Tencent Web editor who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of dismissal in disclosing that information. Yet the weibos also play cat and mouse with the censors.
"If we did not have any free speech then this company would not have any influence, so the company must act proactively to safeguard our space," he said. "So that's why they must go through this process of bargaining with the government departments."
And even dedicated censors find the weibos hard to restrain. Government minders can electronically delete posts with offending keywords like "human rights" and "protest." But like Twitter, the ability to instantly forward posts to dozens of fellow users means that messages can spread, well before censorship orders can be implemented.
And there are always screenshots to preserve posts that are deleted, such as this one by Ge You, one of China's most distinguished actors:
"If a higher-level leader died," he wrote, "there would be countless wreaths; however, when many ordinary people died, there was only endless harmony" — a euphemism for censorship. "If a higher-level leader died, there would be nationwide mourning; however, when many ordinary people died, there was not a single word of apology. If a higher-level leader died, there would be high-end funerals; however, when many ordinary people died, there were only cold numbers."Continue reading the main story


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Register now for any of the WCSL Leagues below! Sign up with a team of friends and co-workers, with a small group and be kept on the same team, or by yourself and be placed on a team with other free agents!
- Registration cannot be held without payment.
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- Captains: All teammates are required to register as Team Players prior to the deadline to avoid a late fee.
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Student Loan Interest Rates Double After Congress Vote
NASHVILLE, TN – July 7, 2013 – The interest rates on student loans backed by the U.S. government doubled last week from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.
Under proposals supported by President Barack Obama and the Republican Party, interest on education lending would be attached to the 10-year Treasury note. The Treasury note is the market rate paid by the U.S. government when it borrows. Until recently, that rate had been just over 2 percent.
However, Obama and the Republicans are not in agreement on whether those loans should be fixed – or how high these rates should be. Senate leaders promise that if a deal is reached, it would be defined as retroactive to July 1.
According to the White House, the average student will pay an added $4,000 during the life of their loans. More than 7 million students are expected to apply for subsidized Stafford loans during the next academic year.
In the United States, the cost of attending college has more than quadrupled since the 1980s. The average rate of annual tuition, fees and board at a 4-year public university has increased dramatically, from $6,381 to $15,605. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York states that student debt has tripled within the past decade. Student loans trail only mortgages as the largest form of debt carried by American households. Graduates are beginning their working lives with approximately $27,000 in debt.
However, these U.S. government-backed loans are still the least of all evils in many cases. The interest rate of 6.8 percent currently stands lower than that of loans available from several private lenders. For example, the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students – at 7.9 percent interest – is not a viable option for most families.
Those who are fortunate enough to find steady employment (including benefits) in this unstable economy still struggle to make ends meet. It's often unmanageable for them to remove this debt while saving for a home down payment and stocking away money for retirement. People with more education are now less likely to own their own homes — 36 percent less likely if student debt is a factor. Additionally, the average retirement savings for American households is just over $3,000.
The current student loan crisis means that students must ask themselves a few important questions when selecting a college and pursuing a course of study. Many are wisely considering a work-study or off-campus job that will help them to ease the financial strain. Still, despite a wealth of money-making opportunities, the rising costs of education are causing significant stress around the country.


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At the My Family Hollywood premiere in 1995, Jennifer Lopez wears a simple, tousled up do with natural face and nude lip.
Wearing a glossy, burgundy lip with dark, voluminous tight curls, Lopez attends the Anaconda Westwood premiere in 1997.
At the 1999 VH-1/Vogue Fashion Awards, Lopez wears a sleek up half up do with a silver frosted smoky eye.
At the 1999 MTV Movie Awards, Lopez opts for long, tousled waves with a taupe smoky eye and nude lip.
As one of Lopez's most iconic moments on the red carpet, the singers paris her jungle green Versace dress with an elegant up do and a jade green smokey eye.
Embellishing her side-swept tousled curls with a floral hair piece, Lopez attends the Enough New York City premiere in 2002.
At the 2004 Costume Institute Gala, Lopez wears a sleek, braided top knot with a vibrant, satin red lip.
Wearing a low pony with full bangs and luminous, sun-kissed skin, Lopez attends the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2004.
At the Monster-In-Law Los Angeles premiere in 2005, Lopez wears her caramel highlighted bob sleek straight with a nude lip.
At the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, Lopez wears an silver head wrap with a grey smoky eye and coral nude lip.
Back wearing her blonde locks in a softly tousled low pony with bleached brows and a glossy red lip, Lopez attends the 2006 Crystal + Lucy Awards.
At the 2007 Costume Institute Gala, Lopez wears her brunette locks in tousled curls with an embellished hair piece.
Arriving at the Los Angeles premiere of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button in 2008, Lopez wears her perfectly blown out locks with a bronzed smoky eye.
Wearing her hair in tousled waves with full bangs and a pale pink glossy lip, Lopez attends Japanese designer Samantha Thavasa's new bag collection in Tokyo in 2009.
At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, Lopez attends wearing her hair in voluminous, tousled waves with a heavy charcoal grey smokey eye.
Wearing her hair in elegant, polished curls with a sleek cat eye, Lopez attends the 2011 Golden Globes after party.
Stunning in all red at the 2011 Costume Institute Gala, Lopez wears her hair in a sleek up do with luminous skin and a glossy cherry red lip.
Attending the Chanel Spring / Summer 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week, Lopez wears a simple up do with a sleek cat eye and a pale pink lip.
At the 2013 Costume Institute Gala, Lopez wears a sleek, elevated up do with a dramatic smoky eye and a glossy nude lip.
At the 2014 American Music Awards, Lopez opts for slicked back waves with a taupe smoky eye and a nude lip.
Wearing her hair in a simple, sleek top knot with radiant skin, Lopez attends the 2015 American Music Awards.
At the 2015 Costume Institute Benefit Gala, Lopez wears a frosted magenta smokey eye with a glossy pink lip.
Radiating at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2016, Lopez pairs her shoulder length waves with a glossy, burgundy lip.
Wearing her long, brunette locks sleek straight with a light lavender smokey eye, Lopez attends the 59th Grammy Awards in 2017.
Wearing her sleek and polished waves in an elegant up do with a glossy, nude lip, Lopez attends the 2017 Costume Institute Gala.


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Nation's First Defensive Cycling Class Launched
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With deadly cyclist vs motorist conflicts going on in our streets, and bikers even getting shot for riding with their kids, the launch of the country's first defensive cycling classes could not come at a better time. But what is defensive cycling all about? Despite recent headlines about bike vs car conflicts, I suspect it's not all about learning jujitsu, or mounting assault rifles on your favorite mountain bike. The Austin Cycling Association's defensive cycling program is actually working with the courts to allow cyclists to get a deferral for certain citations if they take the class.
Details are sketchy about what the course entails, but Everything2 has a good definition of defensive cycling that includes staying visible, using road space assertively but fairly to avoid being squeezed off the road, and (crucially) staying polite, courteous and legal at all times. And while we are on the subject of defensive cycling, let's not forget the one most important tip for staying safe on a bike.


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So, I began the New Year with the thought that I really have to make meditation my priority. It is not so much a resolution as it is an affirmation or determination if you will. You see, without meditation, I would lose complete focus, and that will not do when my life is er, sort of a mesh of running around and stressful activity. I do realize that stress is indeed a state of mind, as is everything else I think and put into action. It is only the first week of the year and my well-being is top priority now. I firmly believe that I will not be any good as mummy, wife or friend if i don't take care of the mind and body.
My 'sittings' in the quiet serenity of my home thus far have already helped. As much as I did so last year, I think I could do better this year, and again I say: I am always a work in progress- that is my mantra, so there is always room to better myself. My thoughts have been interesting to say the least and the body has responded similarly. Since the holidays those thoughts have been swirling around like teeny pieces of glitter and they just will not settle, so I can "be"- just be! instead they've sparkled so much that I keep having to drag the mind back to my point of focus over and over again. However, the meditation on well being, loving kindness or ( to use the more orthodox Buddhist( Pali) term) -Metta has been progressively better. I honestly feel a lift in my day and such positive vibrations from the people I extend this energy to, that I find myself wanting to work on that part of my meditation and not so much on the insight part of it- hmmm, not so good as that is an attachment in the making.
For those of you who want to try the meditation on well being:
Begin by sitting with your back straight, a 5-10 minute focus on breath alone and then a subtle shift into extending love, energy and positive feeling first to yourself ( remember you come first, then you extend to others) in this manner- May I be well, may I be happy, may I be strong, compassionate and kind, may I be free from envy, anger and malice, may I be free from sickness and disease, all dangers, and accidents – may I be at peace, may I be at peace, may I be at peace!


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Technology, Engineering and Design
The Technology, Engineering and Design Pathway is designed to give students a chance to explore and gain experience in the world of modern technology. In these courses, students will learn about the advances and innovation within the design, engineering, and information systems fields. Through hands-on experiences with simulations, projects, case studies, and guest instructors, students will also gain cultural competency, leadership skills and ethics, all of which are critical to the needs of today's workforce.
Course Options
- Introduction to Engineering Design (grades 9-12)
- Principles of Engineering (grades 10-12)
- Global Technology Communication (grades 10-12)
- embeds AP Computer Science Principles and Reading & Writing in the Digital Age
- Java Programming (grades 10-12)
Other Exploratory Courses within the TED Pathway
- How to Make Almost Anything (grades 9-12)
- Intro to Coding (grades 9-12)
- Digital Art & Design (grades 9-12)
- Construction & Solar Energy (grades 11-12; at Irondale High School)
Technology, Engineering and Design Course Descriptions
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Principles of Engineering
- Global Technology Communications
- Java Programming
- How to Make Almost Anything
- Introduction to Coding
- Digital Art & Design
- Construction & Solar Energy
Introduction to Engineering Design
Students will be introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solution of engineering problems using the engineering design process. Students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication and other professional skills. Students will develop skill in technical representation and documentation of design solutions and use current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. This year-long course is offered through Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that offers teacher training and curricular support.
Course Logistics:
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 3
- Type: Full Year; Elective
- Post-Secondary Connection: Completion of course and a passing score on final exam results in 3.0 college credits through the University of Minnesota or St. Cloud State University
Principles of Engineering
This year-long course is offered through Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that offers teacher training and curricular support. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 3
- Type: Full Year; Elective
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design
- Post-Secondary Connection: Completion of course and a passing score on final exam results in 3.0 college credits through the University of Minnesota or St. Cloud State University
Global Technology Communications
This year-long course allows students to gain a full-year of elective credit in AP Computer Science Principles and 3 ELA core credits in Reading & Writing in the Digital Age. The class will operate in a double-block together to allow flexibility for each day so students can engage in simulations, travel to local businesses, and participate in project-based learning. Students will be contacted after registration for an interview.
In Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, students are introduced to the foundations of computer science with a focus on how computing powers the world. The course starts with learning about what is involved in sending a single bit of information from one place to another, and ends with students developing small applications of their own design that live on the web. Along with the fundamentals of computing, students will learn to analyze data, create technology that has a practical impact, and gain a broader understanding of how computer science impacts people and society. The course embeds project and inquiry-based learning, with an Advanced Placement exam for college credit. Completion of course and a passing score on AP exam results in 3.0 college credits
The Reading & Writing in the Digital Age class will examine texts and language through the lens of technology and its impact on the way we write, speak, and learn information. Students will also gain the necessary skills of public speaking, small group communication, and presentation of research as part of this class. Using nonfiction and fiction texts, students will engage in discussion and analysis of human communication in today's modern world.
Course Logistics:
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 3 required English Language Arts credits, 3 elective credits in computer science
- Type: Full Year, two-hour block
*Students do not need to sign up for Language Arts if registering for this course.
Java Programming
This course is an intermediate level course that examines computer science and computer programming. Students will learn Java to develop advanced programming structures and commands which can be used to create apps, games, and advanced programs. Simple and advanced graphics will also be explored. Along with programming techniques, students will study historical, current, and future aspects of computers.
*This course was formerly called Computer Science in the 21stCentury
Course Logistics:
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 3
- Type: Year-Long; Math Elective
- Prerequisite: Intro to Coding or Global Technology Communications or Algebra 2 – Trig.
How to Make Almost Anything
This one-trimester elective course provides a hands-on introduction to the initial foundations of engineering and the design process. Students will become inventors, artists, and creators, using human-centered design, engineering principles, and cutting-edge technology to create prototypes of practical solutions to problems that people face every day
Course Logistics:
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 1
- Type: Trimester; Art elective
Introduction to Coding
Intro to Coding is a one-trimester elective course aimed at exposing students to the world of coding. Code, the language of the future, is used in every piece of technology around us. Intro To Coding is intended for students with no previous background, and teaches students how to code in a fun, hands-on, and accessible way. The course focuses on the problem solving and critical thinking skills required to properly code, skills that will benefit students in all of their future endeavors.
Course Logistics:
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 1
- Type: Trimester; Elective
Digital Art & Design
Students will learn about relevant digital design elements used by professionals across the globe, including image creation, graphics, typography, page layout, color theory, navigation, editing, branding, and more. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how to use Macs and software programs used within industry, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, to create authentic digital products utilized in business, marketing, computer science, and beyond. This course is highly recommended for students with an interest in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, computer science, art, and/or design careers.
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Credit: 1
- Type: Trimester; Art Elective
Construction & Solar Energy
Want to do some real work in the area of design and construction? This course is for you. Learn how to build a future in the world of innovation and construction in this introductory class. This is a learn-by-doing, hands-on construction class. Students will use the design process throughout the life-cycle of selected projects to learn basic construction skills and manufacturing technology in order to build a structure that meets industry standards. Students will learn how to produce technical drawings, read building plans, build models/prototypes, and construct sections of a structure. Basic plumbing, concrete, electrical, drywall, and other related work within the estimated budget will also be addressed. Through partnership with the Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence, students will have access to a mobile classroom focused on alternative energy, and through partnership with Century College, students will have access to their solar lab. Students will use their new skills and knowledge to design and build a solar-powered ice-fishing house that meets real industry standards and deadlines all within budget. Students who successfully complete this course will have the opportunity to earn college credit.
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 4 elective credits
Type: Two trimesters; two-hour course


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10 Nov "Tales of the Earth, Tales of the Sea…" is available to Pre-Order now!!
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I have some very exciting news! I'm very pleased to let you know that following the incredible success of the Kickstarter campaign, my debut album is available to Pre-Order NOW.
It will be released on the 4th of December and is available on CD and Digital download through my store. Just in time for Christmas …
If you'd like to have a copy just go here: jamiebeau.bandcamp.com
You can have a listen to the Current Single "Catherine, John & Michael" too.


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FLIR offers the Duo Pro R high-resolution thermal and visible light imager specifically designed for commercial, industrial, and public safety applications. This HD camera features a dual-sensor with high-definition 4K color and thermal video recording in a single package.
The FLIR Duo™ Pro R can geo-tag each captured image, eliminating the complexity, data loss, and latency that can rise from integrating to external flight control systems. The multiple thermal resolution and lens options deliver flexible, powerful camera control and optimal configuration. Additional features include a wide 5 – 26 VDC power input range, MSX blending for greater image detail in daylight conditions, and live analog or digital video output options.
Download the above datasheet, or check out the video below for more information on the FLIR Duo™ Pro R imager.


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NCLG news is now included in the ACL and SCS newsletters. Please go here for the ACL newsletter and here for the SCS blog.
Contributions to the NCLG's section of the winter issue of the ACL Newsletter are due by December 1 for the winter issue, March 1 for the spring issue, and August 1 for the fall issue. For best results, submit text in MS Word and photos in jpeg format. Let's exchange news of current trends and promotional strategies to help keep our profession strong.
The ACL Newsletter now appears in electronic format, rather than as a mailed journal. The purpose of the NCLG's section of the newsletter is to help teachers of Latin, Greek ,and Classics stay at the forefront of the language teaching profession with news of timely professional issues, language policy, and pending legislation. It publicizes promotional projects of individuals and groups that help strengthen the position of classical studies in the schools and universities. Articles about Latin in the news are also welcome. This section will offer brief, timely, and useful information to teachers at all levels of instruction. News of professoinal issues and reports or updates on promotional projects of the NCLG and its member organizations are welcome. Promotional efforts by individual teachers or schools or new ways to reach out to the community are also worthy of inclusion in this section of the Newsletter.
Teachers and newsletter editors of classical organizations are welcome to reprint any notice, article or news item from the NCLG News section that is not designated as copyrited material. Mention of the NCLG as the source of the item would be appreciated.
Nick Young, Editor
Here is another Animoto presentation created by Zee Ann Poerio, Chair, Committee for Latin in Elementary Schools, after this year's ACL Institute--it is so lovely! Here is another Animoto presentation created by Zee Ann focusing on the wonderful GigiPan image which she created with NCLG funding.


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Since 1981 the Partner Language Programme has been teaching English to German speaking students and German to English speaking students within our school.
The primary objective is to develop a positive attitude towards and instill an understanding for the Partner Languages within our school.
This objective is reached through a communicative language programme that follows a structure of thematic core topics which recur at regular intervals.
Linguistic structures and approriate vocabulary will overlap in a rising spiral as they are constantly encountered and reinforced throughout the different year levels. With no specific time line set, the programme guarantees foreign language growth for every child entering at any time during the school year.
We offer:
- German as a second language to English speaking children.
- English as a second language to German speaking children.
- The GSL and ESL programmes are concentrating on the conversational aspects of the languages through a thematic approach at all levels thus ensuring a broad variety of language used in daily life.
- The PL team will be present during the Open House evenings with an information stand.
- The PL team now has a class room which enables the teachers to instruct more in depth language acquisition.
- The PL team works with vocabulary books for the children IY 4 and up. This booklet will remain with the child while at Afnorth. Parents will be able to see the growth in vocabulary aquisition.
- The PL team sends the children's work home twice per year so the parents can have a look. The "folders"include workbooks and the vocabulary books.
- The PL team works with certificates showing which themes have been covered in the classes . On the back of the certificates one can see some basic language aquisitions related to the theme.
- The PL team organizes, together with the German community, an annual Saint Martin celebration. This cultural event takes place around 11 November. The children prepare for this celebration in class using vocabulary and sentence structures tied in with stories, songs and art activities.
- The PL team organizes, together with the German elementary department, an "in-house"exchange programme. The English speaking classes will meet the German speaking classes and participate in all sorts of language activities.
The PL team is looking for volunteers to help with the St. Martin lanterns, and other activities. Interested? Please contact us (045-5278223)!


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The easiest, cleanest and yummest treat you will ever create.
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1.5 tbs maple syrup
- 6 tsp almond butter
In a small bowl, combine the first three ingredients until fully incorporated. Using 6 mini muffin cups, pour 1 tsp of the mixture into each muffin cup. Place them all on a tray and freeze them for 15 minutes. Remove from freezer, add your filling – 1 tsp almond butter in the center of each cup. Pour remaining chocolate layer on top of each. Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes. If you have leftover, make sure to store them in the fridge.
Yields 6 mini cups.
Special Notes:
You can use anything for the filling.. I also tried it with some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries – amazing.
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stomping the city!
Originally uploaded by Liz Henry.
We set up the city at the beginning of the party. Tension built, and a couple of hours later we announced that all the godzilla monsters would stomp the cities!
Ingredients for city building:
– big cardboard boxes
– medium ones, like flimsy soda boxes
– smaller ones, like cereal boxes
– grey spray paint
– a handful of Sharpie markers
– masking tape
– duct tape
– big flat cardboard platforms
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Elway found that those who favor the "everything but marriage" law are slightly more than those who oppose it as of last week.
I have posted the Secretary's article. Please take a moment and read it. We have some work to do, but it certainly is not a 20-30% deficit as some in the faith community were predicting a couple of months ago---if R-71 made the ballot.
There is a margin or error in the poll that would equal or exceed the difference. Also note the category of people who regularly attend church and are involved in Christian conversations, and the likely voters category.
The following is the report from the Secretary's office:
Indie poll shows R-71 a close call …
by David Ammons September 28th, 2009
In just three weeks, we'll have our vote-by-mail ballots in hand. Biggest intrigue: How will we vote on Referendum 71, the so-called "everything but marriage" law?
According to a fresh Elway Poll by independent pollster Stuart Elway, the measure currently has a slim lead statewide — 46 percent to approve the law and 41 percent to reject it. Elway, who has been tracking public opinion on gay-rights issues for years, reports considerable confusion about what an affirmative or negative vote means on R-71. Grabber quote: "Overall, 10 percent of voters surveyed were planning to vote the opposite of their intention," hurting supporters of the law slightly more than opponents.


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The Complete Guide to Getting a Car Loan
Will you be buying a car soon? There's more to the process than just selecting the right vehicle. Quality, reliability and cost of ownership are important. But once you've settled on the car, you'll need to navigate the often harried process of financing the purchase. With your budget in hand, here's a complete guide to getting a car loan.
Things to Know Before You Buy
The most important thing you need to do before you try to secure an auto loan is to get an accurate credit report. You can negotiate a fair loan only if you have the right knowledge, so knowing your score as well as the going interest rates are an important part of the process.
While interest rates can vary with the season – for example, dealers commonly offer 0% rates in the summer months – you can go into the deal knowing what to expect in terms of a fair interest rate.
According to data from Edmunds.com, the percentage of shoppers securing loans in various APR ranges can change dramatically from month to month.
You should also determine the length of the loan you want. Keep in mind that if you finance the car over a longer period of time, you'll pay more interest – both in terms of the rate itself and the finance charges over time.
Steps to Take When Your Credit Score Isn't Excellent
If you have less-than-excellent credit, you should take certain steps to try to get the best rate possible on your car loan. Executive Director of Corporate Communications at Edmunds.com Jeannine Fallon recommends "shopping for a less expensive used car and putting at least $1,000 or 10% down at the time of purchase."
Be prepared to also provide the necessary paperwork when taking out the loan. Lenders will want to see recent pay stubs, a W-2 or 1099 as proof of income, a utility bill, rental agreement or mortgage statement as proof of residency, and maybe even personal references.
Getting the Best Deal on Your Car Loan
For many car buyers, a 60-month loan is ideal. But less is better. That's because if you trade the car in later, a dealership will likely give you more money for a car that's only four years old, as opposed to a vehicle that's older. "At the younger age, the car is a great candidate for the certified pre-owned (CPO) process," says Fallon. "That means the dealer will have a more valuable car to sell," which is a benefit to you, the seller, too.
It's also important that you do the math before agreeing to the loan. A new car will require a larger loan, while an older vehicle won't need as big of a loan. Even though interest rates are a bit higher for a used car, there will be less to finance and the payments will be lower because these types of cars cost less overall.
Know What Factors Increase Cost
As a rule of thumb, the more you know about car loans going into the negotiation, the better off you'll be. That includes becoming familiar with these risks:
- If you have bad credit, expect to pay a higher interest rate.
- Avoid overpaying by familiarizing yourself with current interest rates. If you don't, you'll be at risk for overpaying – even if you have good credit.
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It's been a tough year for festivals. Aside from the fiascos at Y Not and Hope & Glory, who can forget the schadenfreude of watching the disaster that was Fyre Festival – "first class culinary experiences and a luxury atmosphere" – unfold on social media? Add sluggish sales for all but a handful of marquee events to the sense that the market for summer musical events is well past saturation point, and it's a surprise that anyone would want to start a new one. To paraphrase an old joke: How do you make a small fortune from a festival? Start with a large one.
But then Haven Festivalen is no ordinary event. The founding ethos is to "merge experiments in art, music, food, and beer", and for a start, they have world-renowned experts in charge; The National's Dessner brothers for music, Noma co-founder Claus Meyer for food, and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, a cult figure in craft brewing circles, for drinks. Their idea is brilliantly simple (if devilishly difficult to pull off) – five-star food & drinks in a repurposed industrial setting, overlooking the city and the harbor, while some of the most iconic bands and artists do their thing.
The choices are certainly bewildering; as well as a dedicated stout bar, I count over 25 different types of ale and IPA available, alongside all manner of wines, spirits, and soft drinks. One food stall is roasting an entire pig over an open pit, while another has a portable, wood-fired clay oven to make huge, sourdough calzone. There's ramen, fresh fish, tacos, barbecue, Indian curries, fusion hotdogs – don't ask – paella, and falafel. Some genuinely world-class chefs, such as Guy Rawlings, Johnny Spero, and Sergi de Meia, have brought a signature dish to Haven, and there's not one but two coffee stalls, both roasting beans and fermenting kombucha on-site.
None of this is particularly cheap of course, but then nothing is in Denmark. In fact, for what you get, it's remarkably good value; nothing is less than delicious, and despite a shortage of proper places to sit and eat, and some lengthy, early evening queues, there are few issues, proving it's not that difficult to offer proper alternatives to bland, greasy fare and weak, warm "lager". Supping a smoked porter and munching slow-roasted, Texas BBQ ribs while watching Band Of Horses run through the grandiose, heart-on-sleeve pomp of 'The Funeral' provides one of many moments of genuine satisfaction that even an early Autumnal chill and intermittent drizzle can't spoil.
If all of the above seems tinged with "middle-class smugness", well, yeah; the toilets are clean and people take care to sort their rubbish into the correct recycling bin. The near sell-out crowd is full of families and the stylish, creative types that Scandinavia has in abundance – there's plenty of Wood Wood, Won Hundred, and Norse Projects on display. But so what? There are also Goth kids and punks and leather-clad teenagers, all mingling with Danish good manners and reserve; why bemoan the absence of loutish, flag waving, big-bag-of-cans-carrying #ladz being obnoxious? If you're going to spend two days standing outside watching bands, some decent sustenance and a pleasant environment in which to do so are hardly the marks of the idle bourgeoisie.
Besides, the music is far from the Home Counties, Radio 2 vibe you might get at a similar UK event. Iceage eviscerate the Mindfield stage early on Friday, playing like they've got something to prove (this is their hometown, so perhaps they have). Dressed in dark, baggy trousers and frilly, light-pink shirt, singer Elias Bender Rønnenfelt looks like a post-punk Byron, casually smoking a fag and dragging his mic stand back and forth across the stage. Occasionally petulant and aloof live, today they're focused and sharp, not a note or moment wasted as they burn through songs from all three of their acclaimed albums.
Such intensity is shared by When Saints Go Machine – another band on home turf – who open the main stage, the Meadow, on Saturday. Their electropop veers in more soulful directions, although they still have a few brash house and techno indebted tunes which they hammer away at diligently. Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild sports a mile-wild grin between songs, profusely thanking us for coming along; serendipity responds by bathing the festival in glorious sunshine, one of the few times the clouds part all weekend.
The lineup is carefully curated, and the eclectic – not to mention educated – taste of the Dessners shines through. There's the thrusting, punkish Nelson Can whose mission statement is a simple "no guitars", the soft indie of Conor Oberst, and Kwamie Liv's dark soul. SBTRKT is given a 1am DJ slot to keep the Friday night party going while This Is The Kit's gentle, pastoral folk is the perfect way to ease into Saturday for those who took full advantage of the former's late-night rave-up. One of the boldest choices – Tuareg protest band Tinariwen – give one of the weekend's most mesmerizing performances; an hour of hypnotic, swaying desert "rock" that is by turns haunting, soulful, and groove-rich. They channel a free-flowing spirit, the songs mutating and unfurling, backed by some serious musicianship. "Spellbinding" is a word I hear a lot afterwards as people file back towards the main stage and a date with Beach House.
It's a word easily associated with the Baltimore duo too – few bands have enjoyed as acclaimed a run of releases as they have from 2008's Devotion to 2015's Depression Cherry. But their lush, graceful music is not best suited to the witching hour, and more than once I've watched them fall flat instead of soar. Tonight, sadly, it's more of the former. 'Wishes', 'Myth', and 'Wild' all provide natural highs, and 'Elegy To The Void' burns with menace, but the rest fails to spark. Their shimmering synths and sunbeam guitars are over-powered by the inky, northern night and rough winds, failing to break free from the stage (and an admittedly incredible light show). Regardless of stature, the feeling persists that they're better suited to a sunset slot, when afternoon revellery – and the effect of several 6% IPAs – reaches an emotional peak.
A slot like that given to Bon Iver, say, who walks on stage a little after 8pm on Saturday just as the light starts to fade. But Justin Vernon fails to take advantage of it, electing instead to play new album 22, A Million in its entirety, in order, from '22 (OVER S∞∞N)' all the way through to '00000 Million'. While there's plenty of artistry in his new material, there are very few tunes, and by the time we get 'Perth', 'Minnesota, WI', and 'Holoscene', many people have lost interest or simply wandered off, a little dazed by the experience. There's no doubting his ambition, and moments of beauty do shine through – parts of '33 "GOD"' are sublime, and '8 (circle) turns into a sweet little ballad. But there's nothing as moving or graceful as 'Skinny Love' or 'Flume', and his set – not to mention his recent material – suffers as a result.
There are no such esoteric concerns when it comes to Iggy Pop, who bounds on stage, naked from the waist up, like an ageless Pied Piper of Punk. "Imagine being able to start your set with 'I Wanna Be Your Dog'," says a colleague, and he's not wrong. Imagine then running through 'The Passenger', 'Gimme Danger', and 'Lust For Life' – the "Here comes Johnny Yen again / With the liquor and drugs" opening gets the weekend's heartiest singalong – being only four songs in, and still having 'Search And Destroy', 'Real Wild Child (Wild One)', and 'No Fun' in your locker. Iggy is as bonkers as he's magnificent, and spends a considerable amount of time in the pit, cavorting with fans, running back and forth, wiggling his arse, and flailing his limbs in time to the music.
Perhaps sensibly, 'Gardenia' is the only track from Post Pop Depression to get an airing; the rest is a masterclass of old hits and Stooges songs, which is exactly what you'd expect. His band are rock solid and metronomic, barreling through the tunes just like Iggy barrels across the stage, a one-man hurricane on the hunt for trouble. "Well, would you look at that? Hi everybody! Thanks for coming out to see us," he says, almost surprised that the entire festival has come to watch a bona fide living legend turn back the years.
And so to The National, the main headliners, who close the festival on Saturday night. Enthusiasm is dampened – literally – by torrential rain for nearly two hours before they're due on stage, sending people scurrying for cover wherever the can find it. It's cold too, so much so that the merch stall sells out of not just ponchos but sweaters and hoodies, prompting hordes of people to buy several t-shirts in different sizes, just to have a few layers of clean, dry clothing with which to face the night. But eventually, the rain eases up, the band shamble on stage, and the opening chords of 'Don't Swallow The Cap' are greeted with huge cheers.
Despite being labeled as miserabilists, there's something euphoric about The National, particularly live. Their songs seem to soar even higher than on record, possessed of an extra friction that burns away the melancholy. Perhaps it's the way they concoct such grand, sweeping songs about intimate details and quiet moments that connect in such a universal way, or just the looser nature of new album Sleep Well Beast, allowing each member to musically stretch their legs a little more. And then there's Matt Berninger, a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. He shuffles instead of struts, at times looking positively morose, and despite being elegantly dressed in fashionably dark shades of black and grey, looks like a slightly confused, ageing professor. His drink – a pint of white wine on the rocks that he refers to as "Cincinnati sangria" – is frequently tossed into the crowd; each time, a new one magically appears by his side a few seconds later.
They're on good form, and while the highs – 'England', 'Bloodbuzz Ohio', 'Fake Empire' – are stunning, there's a sense that they can't quite slip into top gear. It's not helped by a middle section that turns into an extended cabaret show – they are joined by, in order, Bon Iver, This Is The Kit's Kate Stables, and Kwamie Liv – or the fact that eight of tonight's songs are drawn from an album that the 20,000 present have yet to hear. A rendition of 'De Smukke Unge Mennesker' – an old Kim Larsen track – with Ragnar Kjartansson on vocals is sweetly dedicated to Aaron's father-in-law but comes dangerously close to parody. Berninger parks himself at the side of the stage watching the madness unfold, an expression that's part amusement, part horror only abating when he's cajoled into providing some backing whistles.
It's criminal that we get 80s Danish pop but no 'Vanderlye Crybaby Geeks' or 'I Should Live In Salt', but I guess if you can't indulge your playful side at what is essentially your own festival, when can you? What we do get is a storming 'Mr. November' and a bittersweet 'Terrible Love' to finish, the band – Aaron Dessner in particular – sounding emotionally and physically spent. This is his hometown now, and setting up an event as big as this, in the midst of recording and releasing your band's most anticipated album to date, was a bold move. The National are, of course, big enough to weather just about any storm now, but a festival in its infancy is a fragile thing. That Haven festival was sufficiently successful to all but guarantee a second year is triumph enough for a group who have famously taken their time in getting to the top.
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This week we are sharing a video we've been featured it. It was filmed at one of our favorite centers, 80th Street Residence on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where we hold weekly dance sessions. It's an amazing facility and the caregivers and administrative staff make it incredibly special. As their website boasts "Today's seniors are yesterdays's executives, politicians, artists and business people. They are mothers, fathers, grandparents, great aunts and uncles." I couldn't agree with them more.
It's places like 80th street that treat the elderly with the respect and honor they deserve, especially if they are suffering from memory loss. As Executive Director Clare Shanley states in the video below, "We don't see our residents as being less than, or having any kind of problem. We want them to enjoy life to the maximum and I think you can see when they are dancing, they are no different from me or from anyone else." With an attitude like that, it's no wonder they are at the forefront of Dementia care.
The news segment also features a very important person in the fight against Alzheimer's, executive CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation, Charles J Fuchillo, Jr. Mr. Fuchillo, a former eight term New York State Senator, recognizes the importance of music and dance therapy in the struggle for better dementia care. "We hear some music and we get excited thinking about where we were at that time. And that's the whole goal, to try to stimulate some memories, to stimulate some thought processes, even if it's just for a brief moment, because we know their memory is declining."
Please click the link to see myself, Stine Moen, Hooba and the caregivers of 80th street Residence dancing and interacting with some very special people. Although the emphasis of the seis on music therapy, watch how adding the element of dance allows people with mid to late stage dementia communicate on a non verbal level.


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Oral Roberts (3-7) vs. Florida Gulf Coast (2-8)
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 / 7 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN 3 / WatchESPN
Radio: The Franchise 107.9 FM / 1270 AM
Location: Tulsa, Okla. / Mabee Center
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TULSA, Okla. – For just the fourth time so far this season, the Oral Roberts men's basketball team will play a home game as the Golden Eagles host Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday night.
Wednesday's game will tip off at 7 p.m. from the Mabee Center, and will be broadcast on ESPN 3 and Watch ESPN. Adam Hildebrandt's radio call of the game can be heard on The Franchise at 107.9 FM and 1270 AM, and online at TheFranchiseOk.com.
Important Links
ORU Game Notes: vs. FGCU
Opponent Game Notes: vs. FGCU
Summit League Notes: Week 5
Live Stats: vs. FGCU
TV / Live Video: ESPN 3 / WatchESPN
Free Audio: The Franchise 107.9 FM / 1270 AM
Scouting the Opponent
• FGCU has a 2-8 record, but one of their two wins was over preseason Summit League favorite South Dakota State.
• Haanif Cheatham leads the FGCU offense at 13.2 points per game, but the Eagles have three players averaging double figures. RaySean Scott Jr. is the leading rebounder for FGCU at 8.7 rebounds per game, having only played in the last three games.
Quick Hits
• Wednesday will be the second meeting between the two programs, after ORU went to Fort Myers and grabbed an 83-64 win at Alico Arena last season.
• Emmanuel Nzekwesi is three rebounds away from 500 in his career.
• ORU is eighth nationally in total rebounds (373) and 33rd nationally in total blocks (39). Individually, Nzekwesi is 31st in total field goals (60) and 46th in total rebounds (75).
• Kevin Obanor has been impressive in his rookie season with the Golden Eagles, scoring in double figures in five of the seven games in which he has played. Obanor earned his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 13 rebounds in ORU's overtime win over James Madison.
• Emmanuel Nzekwesi earned All-Tournament Team honors at the Men Against Breast Cancer Oakland Hoops Challenge after posting back-to-back double-doubles to finish the tournament, including 22 points and 12 rebounds in ORU's win over James Madison.
• ORU has two players (Nzekwesi, Obanor) averaging double figures in scoring this season, with Malone close behind at 9.9 ppg.
• Kaelen Malone has now scored in double figures in seven of the last nine games, including a stretch of seven straight games. He had a season-high 13 points against Oakland after scoring 12 points in each of the previous four games.
• ORU basketball was featured on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 twice in the same day earlier in the season, both for half-court shots. Former ORU player and current ORU women's basketball assistant coach Kyron Stokes drained a half-court shot backwards to earn the No. 10 spot, while CBU's buzzer-beater against the Golden Eagles was the top play.
• Junior Emmanuel Nzekwesi returns after leading ORU in scoring at 12.7 points per game last year and was second on the squad, and the top returner, at 7.2 rebounds per contest.
• ORU was picked to finish sixth in The Summit League, just behind North Dakota State and ahead of league newcomer North Dakota.
For the latest information on ORU men's basketball, follow @ORUMBB on Twitter or Instagram, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or the ORU Golden Eagles Live App in iTunes or the Google Play Store. For tickets, visit mabeecenter.com or call 495-7ORU (7678).


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The number of Catholic weddings in the (US) Archdiocese of Boston – where the extent of the present child abuse scandal first became apparent – has plunged by over 55% in the past decade, from 8,343 in 2000 to 3,727 in 2009.
Father Dennis Nason, who works in the Archdiocese, said: "They [Catholics] don't go to church, so it doesn't have any meaning to them. I feel sad about it. When they marry in the Church, having a relationship with God is going to help them in their marriage and when everything is not coming up roses."
Catholic weddings in the United States in 1965 numbered 355,182. They rose until the early 1970s, but then started to fall, and by 1995 there were 292,499. The decline then steepened to a 35% drop in less than a decade and a half; so by 2008 they were only 191,265.
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From my analysis on submarinecable map 2015 ; year 2016 will have excess capacity because about 7 cable system will RFS in that year.
The capacity will enough for 10 years demand forecast by most of carriers. If you look back in year 2004-2005; the same pattern happend in the submarine cable industry. In average 10 years booming pattern.
What are strategy that carrier can adopt to ensure the capacity are utilised, generating more revenues or expedite ROI or pay back period on investment ?
I think the following approach or strategy can be adopted by carriers:
1. Pre RFS Sales ; meaning that sell the capacity in 2015 instead of wait till it is RFS in 2016.
2. Capacity swap between carriers in different cable systems with different routes.
3. Start Early Marketing – start to contact your potential customer early ; get their forecast; co location / space required and destinations.
4. OCU – Occasional Common Use – for middle east countries may prepare for World Cup. I think that is one of reason why Ooredoo are investing in both SMW5 and AAE-1.
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text: > > Agreed. Why does nobody seem to be addressing/acknowledging this issue > (or am I just looking in the wrong places)? An April 2008 post on the > mailing list suggests that SMedia want $15,000 to release the docs under > NDA to anyone outside of Openmoko employees. If this is the case, and > nobody is even prepared to address this issue in other ways let alone > pay for it, then for the foreseeable future it seems that this chip will > do nothing more than sit there consuming power and the Freerunner will > be without any form of graphic acceleration. > > It is a crying shame. > > Aaron > Which prompts me to ask: when FIC/OM chose this chip, what was their plan? they knew that it had IP strings attached, and yet they chose it anyway. They must have had some kind of plan to make it compatible with "Open" philosophy. What is it?


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|Name of Activity
|Spaghetti Towers
|Laura Fradin, Jake Hellman
|spaghetti, towers, introduction, engineering, 5th grade, aguayo, marshmallows, tape
|Grade Level
|1, 2, 3, 4, 5
|1 Hour Total
|Brief Description
|Students build the tallest tower possible out of spaghetti, tape, and place a marshmallow at the top of their tower.
|Lesson Objectives:
|-Intro to Engineering
-Understand what constraints are
-Triangles are stronger than squares
-Failure is okay
|Materials Needed:
|-spaghetti (10 pieces for every group)
-tape (1 ft for every group)
-marshmallows (1 per group)
-measuring tape
|Preparation and Set Up:
|-arrange students in pairs
-collect necessary materials
|Necessary Background
|Start the Class with an Intro to Engineering. What is engineering? What does an engineer do? Once students have a basic understanding of what engineering is, tell them we are going to do an engineering challenge!
|1) Explain the activity. They will have 15 minutes to build the tallest tower out of 10 pieces of spaghetti and 12 inches of tape. The marshmallow must balance at the top of the tower. The time limit and the limited amount of materials given are known as constraints. (No you can't eat the marshmallows. We will be measuring from to the top of the marshmallow so don't use it as a base) 2) Split students into pairs and let them work for 15 minutes. Wander the classroom and talk about different designs. See if any groups need help. 3) When time runs out, have everyone take a look at the various tower designs. Which ones are the tallest? What did you have trouble with in this challenge? What do you think you needed to make a better tower? How did you make yours stand up? Did the weight of the marshmallow make any towers collapse? 4) Explain the difference in stability between triangle and square/rectangle structures. 5) Engineers have to work with constraints all the time. Failure is just a part of the Engineering Design Process.
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PR: Bioserie launches bioplastic iPod Touch and iPod Nano covers made from plants!
by Rob on
June 3, 2010
Filed under News, Tips and How-To's, Press Release
Bioserie [Taiwan], a company "on the cutting edge of green technology," has released cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch that are made from plants. Full press release below:
Bioserie launches bioplastic iPod Touch and iPod Nano covers made from plants!
Hong Kong, May 30th, 2010 – Bioserie, bioserie.com – stays true to its environmentally responsible philosophy by expanding its bioplastic protective cover line from iPhone to iPod Touch and iPod Nano by using the same plant based, environmentally friendly, cutting edge material mix.
Compared to regular plastic cases, Bioserie's bioplastic iPod Nano and iPod Touch covers contribute considerably less green house gasses to the environment during production. Moreover, – unlike regular plastic cases – Bioserie covers don't contain toxins that could potentially pollute the environment once discarded.
Both iPod Touch and iPod Nano covers are among the thinnest and lightest in their categories. They're designed to perfectly fit the devices they protect without adding bulk. The covers' light but strong body protects your iPod Touch and Nano from scratches and impact.
The new bioplastic iPod Touch cover comes with the innovative feet that protect the screen when the device is placed face down. This feature, initially introduced with Bioserie's iPhone Cover, is becoming a hallmark of Bioserie's protective covers.
The new iPod Touch and iPod Nano are available on Bioserie's online store at $34.95 and $29.95 respectively. Prices are inclusive of international shipping by UPS and special promotional prices are available for multiple cover purchases.
iPod Touch and Nano covers will hit the store shelves worldwide soon.
The next environmentally advanced products in line from Bioserie include a revolutionary iPad cover, to be launched in July, 2010, to be followed by new covers for the new generation iPhone.
For more information, please visit bioserie.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
ABOUT BIOSERIE – Bioserie is a brand created and owned by Dandelion Research Ltd, a Hong Kong based company exploring the cutting edge of green technology to develop and release products that let consumers enjoy the fruits of science with a clean conscience.


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- Refugee Crisis: More To Be Done Following Europe's Show of Heart
- Violence, Sensationalist Reporting And Copycats
- The Premier League's Best Summer Transfers
- A War Against The Working Class? It Seems So
- Should The Glamorisation of Skin Pigmentation Disorders Be Celebrated?
- World Cup Warm-Up: Ireland Overcome A Resilient Scotland in Dublin
- To Drink Or Not To Drink? Have A Fantastic Freshers Either Way!
- Dehumanisation And The Calais Crisis
- Pride, Points and Places… England's European Football Dilemma?
- The UK Must Address Its Own Race and Police Brutality Issue
- Home Secretary Rejects Water Cannon Use
- On the Problem of Guns, America's Present is Hindered by its Past
- Wimbledon 2015: Winners and Losers
- Removing The Confederate Flag Is Just The First Step
- I'm Not a Feminist.
- Africa: The Forgotten Land
- New Era for British Politics: Uncertain Times
- 5 Life Lessons From The Walking Dead
- Cancer Cells: Starving them Out
- Iran and Saudi Arabia: The Next Chapter in the Middle East
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- A Pointless Debate?
- Ukraine Crisis: Are We On The Wrong Side?
- Trend Report: Seventies
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- Parliamentary Candidates Interview: UKIP's Pearline Hingston
A recent investigation by the Independent newspaper found that more than 3000 police officers in the UK currently have complaints being made against them for alleged assault, with a large majority of the complainants being black or Asian.
This research follows the intensifying racial tensions in the USA after a devastating number of African-American fatalities at the hands of white police officers, which has served to sever relations between the authorities and the black community. The furious and determined activism taking place across the Atlantic in reaction to these deaths has certainly heightened people's social awareness here, although ironically this Americentrism has also deflected attention from our own issues. Like the USA, the UK has serious racism to confront, and when it comes to activism it wouldn't hurt to take a leaf out of America's book.
On July 13, 28-year-old African-American woman Sandra Bland was found dead in a police cell in Texas, in what the authorities insist was a suicide. The circumstances have since come invoked suspicion and anger, and Bland's death is unfortunately one of many in the past year highlighting the USA's struggle with the diminishing trust between ethnic minorities and law enforcers. Others that have made the news include the shootings of Freddie Gray, Michael Brown, Walter Scott, and Eric Garner. Yet with the American authorities attracting scrutiny from critics here, the UK's own issues seem to have fallen under the radar. The Independent investigation reveals that black and Asian people are over three times more likely to allege assault by police officers than white people, demonstrating a lack of trust that mirrors the situation in the USA. It also reports that almost all of the officers currently under investigation are still on duty. It seems easy to sweep these figures under the carpet when compared to the most powerful country in the world; yet when one considers that the Metropolitan Police was found to be 'institutionally racist' as recently as 1999, it is necessary to once again reevaluate our treatment of ethnic minorities. Reevaluate, and act. Despite it being common knowledge that ethnic minorities are more likely to be stopped and searched than white people in the UK, social media is much too quiet on this matter. It has been happening for so long that now it is accepted – it is old news. Or rather, it is an uncomfortable issue too close to home and it is much easier to ignore it. This is why Americentric civil rights activism has aroused a detached realisation of racial inequality in 2015; we allow ourselves to observe and criticise events from afar whilst being blinded to the problems on our doorstep.
In May 2013, black student Julian Cole was left with a broken neck and brain damage after being detained by Bedfordshire police outside a nightclub. However at the time it received none of the coverage that the aforementioned cases did, despite the details of his injuries bearing many similarities to those of Freddie Gray, a man whose death sparked livid protests in and beyond Baltimore. Why was this the case? Julian Cole was detained just prior to the wave of police brutality incidents in America, when the #BlackLivesMatter movement was in its early days. Had he been African-American, it may have been his arrest that propelled the movement to the forefront of the media. There may have been protests, with national and maybe even international attention. This is because for all of America's faults, it knows how to campaign. To be passionate and animated in the name of freedom is a part of the culture, unlike the reserved attitude that is the British way. Therefore it is no wonder that American campaigns dominate social media, as they are not afraid to invest time and energy into hurling their message across to the masses. Meanwhile in the UK, any threat to order is outrageous and offensive. It is simply not enough to lie dormant waiting to follow America's lead; such idleness robs families of justice because they lack vital support from the public. This is demonstrated clearly by the fact that criminal charges were brought against the officers involved in Freddie Gray's death two weeks after the event; the six officers questioned over Julian Cole's detainment remain on duty over two years later.
Since the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993, Doreen Lawrence and her family continued to campaign for justice and raise awareness about racist crimes. Their probing of the Metropolitan Police alerted the public to institutional racism and their efforts beyond the murder case have sourced a number of projects committed to social advancement. In recent years, through social networks, it is even easier to attract public attention, and campaigners have an incredibly powerful platform for their activism to gain momentum. We are currently under the dangerous illusion that police brutality and racism are America's problem, which prevents us from seeing the bigger picture in our own community. It is essential that we take the initiative, shedding this culture of passivity and being proactive in seeking a change.


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- Social Registry
- Sam Hillmer (tenor saxophone)
- Ben Greenberg (electric guitar)
- Amnon Freidlin (electric guitar)
- and Ian Antonio (drum set)
- Yarn/Wire
- Theatre of a Two-Headed Calf
- Pygmy Shrews
- Regattas
- Trouble
Zs was founded in 2000 and has existed as a trio, sextet, and quartet, now solidifying into the quartet formation of Sam Hillmer (tenor saxophone), Ben Greenberg (electric guitar), Amnon Freidlin (electric guitar), and Ian Antonio (drum set). While Zs' music has been variously categorized as no-wave, brutal-prog, and post-minimalist, it is primarily concerned with making music that challenges the physical and mental limitations of both performer and listener. Manipulating extended technique, unique instrumental synthesis, and near telepathic communication, Zs aims to create works that envelop the listener and unfold sonically over time, evoking unspoken past, present, and future rites and ritual.


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National Potomac Yacht Club (NYPC) participates in multiple philanthropic events throughout the year giving back to the community. The largest event the club participates in is the National Potomac Yacht Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Each year a portion of the proceeds go to an non-profit organization that aligns with NPYC's mission.
This year the 2019 Annual Charity Golf Tournament proceeds will go to a local non-profit called Partiot Cruise & Salute. Patriot Cruise and Salute is a non-profit organization formed to organize free recreational boating events to benefit wounded, injured, and ill veterand of the United States Armed Serices. Check them out at https://www.patriotcruise.org.
This Annual Charity Golf Tournament has several opportunities to support the tournament - sponsor a hole, cocktail hour, provide item of value for the auction, and/or enter a golf team. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit the sponsorship page.
July 13, 2019
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club
11550 Swan Point Boulevard
Issue, Maryland 20645
(301) 259-0047
Friday July 12, 2019
Boaters arrive throughout the day, swimming and dinner on the dock
Saturday July 13
10:30am: Brunch & Registration
1:00am: Golf Tournament Tee off (Shotgun start)
6:00pm: Cocktail Hour
7:00pm: Dinner and Auction
Holiday Inn Express
6860 Crain Hwy
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 392-0065
Golfers - $200 pp Price includes green Fees, cart, beer cart, goody bag, pool, brunch, cocktail hour and dinner. Teams of four will be matched.
Non-Golfers - $160 pp Price includes pool, brunch, cocktail hour and dinner. Enjoy the pool and relax while others are playing golf.
Friday Night Dock BBQ. For those arriving by boat we will host a pot luck dinner on the dock. NPYC will provide the main dish/BBQ. Others are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Dinner will start at sunset and go into the night.
Brunch. If arriving by car, park at the club house. Golfers will receive their goody bags at this time.
Driving Range. Golfers are welcome to use the driving range located near the club house entrance prior to shotgun start.
Non-Golfers. After brunch non-golfers are free to relax on the club patio, go to the pool, or enjoy time on their boat. Shuttles will be available for non-golfers to and from the club house to attend brunch, coacktail hour and dinner.
Golf Tournament. After brunch, golfers will make their way to their golf carts in front of the pro shop. The Golf Pro will review the rules of the best ball tournament and provide further instruction. Golfers are encouraged to invest in string and mulligans to enhance their chances of winning. Golfers will then make their way to their hole assignment. The tournament usually finishes around 5:00pm.
Beer Cart. A beer cart will be following the tournament players supplying free beer, soda and water. Wine and liquor will be available for purchase. Tipping is encouraged. A beverage station will also be available halfway through the course.
Conclusion of Play. When golfers are finished playing, they will make their way to the clubhouse to turn in game cards and enjoy the cocktail hour. Locker room and showers are available at the clubhouse.
Cocktail Hour. All drinks are included. Location is at the clubhouse.
Dinner & Auction. Entrée selections are made when registering. A live auction will start shortly after dinner, along with the awards ceremony. This is a fundraiser event, so please bring your checkbook! We need everyone's support. In addition to the live auction, there will also be a silent auction along with other fun activities and a 50/50 raffle where you can win half the money raised.
Each of the following will be awarded a prize and certificate:
• Best Team (best score)
• Longest Drive Men/Women*
• Closest to the Pin*
*Based on the honor system.
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The landlord would probably cite uninsurable risk if the tennant fought the eviction.
That's it…just say no to data harvesting on the internet. I got off of facebook and linkedin some time ago and I never signed on to twitter .
American author, Ed Cline, got a visit from the FBI where he was informed that he was on the Islamic State murder list. When his landlord found out...
Above is an interview done last night about this issue. It is not getting the press it deserves.
Bet there has been some coverage of it.
Front Page has this article here:
Cyrus Skeen, Edward Cline's fictional detective, has survived countless brushes with death and danger across eighteen novels, the latest of which, Exegesis, is coming out just now. Its author, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran, has lived a life that in some ways has been as difficult as that of his fictional protagonist.
But while Cyrus Skeen brushes off threats with witty quips and a keen intellect, his creator's keen intellect and wit have come up against the harsher reality of ISIS terror and the willingness of some in our country to appease that terrorism by turning on its victims.
The Islamic State has been publishing lists of thousands of names of those it claims will be its targets. One such list included 3,600 New Yorkers. Another contained the names of 43 government employees and yet another listed 70 members of the military. But many of those on the hit lists were ordinary people, like Julie, a dogwalker living in Brooklyn. They received calls from FBI agents and then they went back to living the routine of their ordinary lives.
And Gates of Vienna has something on this situation here:
Those of you who have read Ayaan Hirsi Ali's superb book, Infidel, will know she faced a similar situation in the Netherlands. When she spoke out against Islam and the danger it represented to liberal democracy in the Netherlands, the building she lived in told her to get out as well. And so did the Netherlands for that matter.
But what a shame that the land of the brave and the land of the free would also punish the bell ringers. The Laura Secords and the Paul Reveres.
Even if they were on different sides.
And now we throw them out of their own homes.
How low can we sink.
We are al Vichy France now.
Arresting the French Resistance is next.


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With no degree required and a high demand for labor,
remodeling professions are a great avenue
of employment.
Making nearly six figures without a college degree might sound impossible - until one considers the remodeling industry. According to data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), remodelers had an average net profit margin of 5.3% or $95,000 in 2015.
Residential remodelers - that is is anyone who carries out structural alterations to an existing home, such as plumbers or contractors - reported an average of $1.8 million in revenue for 2015. Although 71.1% of revenue went to labor and material costs and another 23.6% went to operating expenses, many remodelers seemed able to make a decent living.
This report comes in stark contrast to U.S. education statistics: 44.2 million Americans have student loans with about 11.2% of those loans going into delinquency. Moreover, only 60% of first-time, full-time students complete their bachelor's degree.
While remodeling professions can involve hard work and long hours, remodelers are not saddled with college debt. Many continuing education programs are available for remodelers who would like to specialize, and most classes only take a few days to complete. This puts remodelers in control of their value - each investment in their trade education translates to profit.
Besides saving time and money, remodeling professions are in high demand - the industry laments labor availability as one of its biggest challenges. It is worth noting that NAHB does not collect data on remodeling profits yearly; the last time that the remodeling data was analyzed in 2011, profits were only at 3.0%. However, the economy in general wasn't in great shape in 2011. The fluctuation of demand might be something to consider for trade work. However, remodeling is still an employment avenue worth exploring. There will always be a need for remodeling and renovations in residential homes.
To learn more about remodeling and trade education, check out Zack Academy's courses. From contracting to construction and asbestos to lead, Zack Academy's trade courses can enhance your remodeling skill set.


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