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Matthew 6:6 "But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father which is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret shall reward you openly."
If you hear me say, "I've got to go to my closet," it is not what you think. I'm not looking for wearing apparel. I must lift someone up to the Lord and need to retire to a quiet place, hence, my closet.
Did you play "Pretend" when you were a child? Many of us did. We would make believe we had an invisible friend to relate to, talk to; we'd just have fun. This friend was as real as real could be, when you are a child. One day you grow up and realize it was merely child's play.
Now grown and no longer playing games, I hope you have a real friend, your personal Savior, Jesus Christ. You can walk with Him and talk with Him, and He is as real as any person you've ever seen or imagined. Jesus is there to share your needs, your joys, your burdens and those of others. Look upon prayer as a serious privilege and duty, along with a deep relationship, a holy union.
What is really happening when you pray for the needs of another? Do you understand this mystery?
You have taken their spirit's need and drawn them into the presence of the Lord and formed a holy accord. Quieting your mind and spirit, you enter into this prayer closet and tell it all to Jesus. From your heart and soul, you bear those burdens to Him, and the Holy Spirit prays with you throughout this gathering.
Such as, "Lord, this is my friend, Mary, and she is in need of your help. She is suffering from dizziness and severe headaches. . . "
You continue in spirit, hushed by the stillness and peace emanating from His presence. It is a special moment when Spirit speaks with spirit. In time you come away with the sense that the need is in God's hand, and His peace reigns supreme in your heart and in the heart of the one in need. The Lord has heard . . . and all is well.
Jesus, Kneel Beside Me
~Allen Eastman Cross
Jesus, kneel beside me in the dawn of day;
Thine is prayer eternal—teach me how to pray!
Master, work beside me in the shining sun;
Gently guide Thy servant till the work be done.
Savior, watch beside me in the closing light;
Lo, the evening cometh—watch with me this night!
Birds are winging homeward, sun and shadow cease;
Savior, take my spirit to Thy perfect peace. Amen


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April 02, 2015
This year, Klipsch is proud to have become the official audio partner of the IHRA. During every race, custom-built KI-396 and KPT-684-SMA speakers adorn the sidelines of the track, providing crowds with a first-class audio experience.
At first, that may seem like an odd arrangement. After all, Klipsch makes glorious speakers like the Reference series with their shimmering copper cones as well as ever-so-small headphones like the aluminum X11i. But IHRA needs excellent speakers to rise above the noise of the cars and the crowd and Klipsch fits the bill, in more ways than one.
A couple weeks ago, it all made sense, as Klipsch speakers showed that they are tough enough to handle anything that is thrown their way at the track.
Literally, anything.
A couple weeks ago in Baton Rouge, LA at the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam Nationals, there was a rather scary wreck in which a vehicle smashed into the side rail, flipping over it.
According to the Speed Society, Tina "The Fastest Chick in Oklahoma" Pierce, did not suffer any significant injuries in the crash.
One of the Klipsch KI-396 speakers found itself directly in the path of Pierce's Chevrolet S-10, sending it flying through the air. If you watch the video close enough you can see the unlucky speaker catch some air.
Jason Rittenberry, CEO & President of IRG Sports + Entertainment, humorously described the speaker's flight. "We use Klipsch products at all of our Nitro Jam events and one of the Klipsch speakers went for a wild ride after an accident during the event," said Rittenberry.
It didn't look so good at first for the custom KI-396 speaker…
Rittenberry added, "It took a hard hit from a race car and landed in the mud. After repairing the cable, the speaker worked just fine. It's a testament to the quality of their product."
Klipsch does not have a "stress test" that involves a car ramming our professional speakers at full speed, but we are proud to have offerings that can fit just about any purpose.
"There's no doubt about the durability of Klipsch speakers after an incident at the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam Nationals in Baton Rouge," said Rittenberry.
This was most certainly an interesting start to a unique partnership of which we will discuss more in a future post on the Klipsch Joint. Stay tuned!
Are you an IHRA fan? Do you have a story of your Klipsch speakers taking a beating? Post it in the comments below.
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Latin American stocks and mutual funds focused on that region have had a resurgence over the last two years. That's largely because of China's strong demand for raw materials and the U.S. economic rebound, both of which have helped fuel the market for commodities and other exports from countries south of the border.
The average Latin American fund (there are only five) returned 39.7% for the 12-month period through November, while the S&P/IFCI Latin America index gained 43.2%. By comparison, the S&P 500 index of exclusively U.S. stocks was up 12.7% during that span.
Brazil and Mexico have the region's largest economies. Growth in Latin America last year was primarily spurred by growth in Brazil, notes William Landers, who manages the Merrill Lynch Latin America Fund (MALTX).
Brazil's economy got a boost in 2003, Landers recalls, when foreign investors realized that the country would pay off its debts under newly elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This year, Brazil, a major exporter of iron ore, wood pulp, and agricultural products, has benefited from China's thirst for commodities, he says. Landers argues, too, that Brazilian stocks also are the cheapest among emerging-markets equities.
Mexico's economy tends to track that of the U.S., where the bulk of Mexican exports go, observers say. "As things improve in the U.S., things will improve in Mexico," notes Mark Jason, an AIM Funds analyst who follows Latin American stocks. Mexico, an oil exporter, has also gotten a lift from recently high oil prices, says Paul Rogers, who runs the Scudder Latin America Fund (SLALX).
Portfolio managers and other observers agree that investors should keep no more than 5% of their assets in Latin America funds, however, because of their narrow focus and the political and economic risks inherent in investing in any emerging market.– Richard Diennor


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That isn't what I meant, although the image of those demure apron-and-cap wearing young women makes me wonder how far back in time the current Harvey horror reaches.
Certainly, it reaches a long way.
My story is not that ancient. And it is in different ways horrible from the gross physical attacks perpetrated by men I would not honor with the term, "sick."
I was seventeen, a Freshman at college, when I encountered my particular horrors. I think Freshman girls at co-ed colleges were and perhaps still are submitted to a gauntlet of challenges, not the greatest of them academic. In my case, as a girl at the Annex—as Harvard boys called Radcliffe College—I was automatically in a one-down position. Traditions that exposed and dishonored us, and which we had not yet learned to fight—such as the semi-nude "posture" photos, part of our graduation requirement, which were sold on the sly to the boys—made it likely that our first year would be a kind of hell.
It was a repressive time, sexually, and so the hell did not take the form of physical abuse. In my case, I was humiliated by a visiting professor who made me take his place at the lectern and teach a required freshman English class because I wasn't speaking up—I was too shy. I broke down in tears. A second horror occurred when I was offered a role in a play and found out, too late, that I was to portray a half-witted (as it was called then) southern girl who spoke baby talk to a stuffed bear she called Jefferson Davis Bear. With the help of my father's connections, the playwright went on to a long career on Broadway.
I have made jokes about these incidents for a long time. Now, remembering the pain, I also remember my grim determination to survive—to go back for the rest of the term to that dreadful class (I never did speak up), and to perform for a week in that humiliating role.
We read about the same grim determination to survive abuse every day now as more and more so-called "powerful" men are revealed for the monsters they are. According to the New York Times, Gwyneth Paktrow "put aside qualms" about "the pestilent mogul" to become "the first lady of Miramax." I imagine the grim jaw, the inner shuddering. "People are complicated," she told the Times, the same excuse I heard a well-known biographer use about his subject, the murderous Kit Carson.
What about Hitler? Surely he was complicated.
According to the same article, Rose McGowan accepted hush money, then let out her rage about being raped by Weinstein in one of those Tweets we are becoming so used to. In another collusion of moguls, her Twitter account was suddenly—and briefly—terminated.
I can't find it in my heart to blame or even to claim not to understand any of these women—and there are many of them. During my hell, I was an ambitious young writer from a part of the country then barely represented at Harvard. I could never have found a way to quit the class or the play by reasoning as one actor did that I didn't care that much about my career anyway. I cared a great deal and I was barely getting started—I'd published one story in a young people's magazine. I didn't know what help that class or that play would provide me—in fact neither provided anything—but I was in a place of overwhelming displays of power, from the columns on the Widener Library (where we girls were not allowed to go) to the preoccupied, suited academics hurrying along the Yard's shaded paths.
In that setting, I was nothing, and I knew it.
We can't hope to stand up for ourselves as individual women—now, then, or in the future—without the loud (and I mean loud) support of other women. Isolation destroys us; the isolation women writers necessarily inhabit makes us among the most vulnerable to abuse. Perhaps the sole imaginable benefit, for us, from the slow death of publishing is that men like Harvey Weinstein would never dream of stalking those dim and dusty halls.
[For more, the short story "Winter Term" from my book Mending is available to read or download courtesy of Sarabande Books.]


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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie… that's amoreeeeee!
love really, really like pizza. As a young adult I used to go to a pizza place in Minnesota called "My Pi Pizza". No matter when you arrived there was a l-o-n-g waiting line. But most people didn't even think of getting out of that line and miss eating some of the best deep dish pizza anywhere. This was a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and the original pizza place is still open in Chicago. Hmm… to taste that heaven once again… YUM! Alas that can never be, and I have been on a quest to find a decent gluten-free crust.
On our Friday Family Nights I try to make something easy, and often it is pizza. But the Patriarch doesn't like the gluten-free Udi's crusts. I do, though they are expensive and have no whole grains, just all starches.
This month's ratio rally is Pizza and is being hosted by Karen at Cooking Gluten Free. This is also where you can get the links for all the other great recipes for this month's rally!
I first tried to use Michael Rhulman's pizza dough ratio exactly as written but substituting gluten-free flours (1/4 starches and 3/4 whole grains). Alas, it was ultra-dense, doughy, and just plain… inedible. The Patriarch ate it anyway. I scraped off the toppings and threw away the doughy pizza 'bottom'. I hesitate to call it a "crust" and thereby give all true pizza crusts a bad name. 😦
Still our "ratio rally group" had not posted a ratio. Sigh. And I was expecting company for the last week and a half of this ratio… knowing I would have NO more time to experiment.
A couple of other ratios were posted and I chose one of them to make pizza one more time. This ratio was a 10 parts flour: 1 part olive oil: 4 parts water ratio. It is good. Not exactly what I was looking for, but edible none the less.
Pizza Dough – Gluten & Dairy Free
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Get out 2 pizza stones or two baking sheets covered with parchment paper.
240 – 260 grams water, divided
2 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 – 15 ounce can tomato sauce
2 tsp no-salt pizza sauce seasoning (I get mine from Azure Standard)
I used a 1/3 starch – 1/3 rice – 1/3 whole grain combination for my entire 600 grams of flours.
35 grams tapioca flour
150 grams potato starch
15 grams sweet rice flour
200 grams brown rice flour
50 grams each almond meal, sorghum, quinoa and millet flours
1/2 tsp salt
50 grams grapeseed oil
Pizza toppings of your choice.
While oven is heating, heat 1/2 cup of the water to 110 degrees. Add yeast and sugar, stir to combine. Set aside to proof for 10 – 15 minutes.
Mix the no-salt pizza seasoning into the can of tomato sauce and set aside.
Measure all the flours and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk to combine. Add the weighed grapseed oil, the proofed yeast water and using the paddle start the mixer on low. Add more water until the dough looks like a thick cake batter. You may use more or less than the total amount depending on the humidity of your home, the temperature, and the kinds of flours you use. Mix on medium speed for 3 – 5 minutes.
Spread out half the dough into a circle about 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick. Use the thinner amount if letting the dough rise and the thicker if baking immediately. You can see the difference in the photos at the very bottom of this post.
Place one stone into the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the partially baked crust and put second pizza stone into the oven. While the second crust is baking, top the first one with some of the seasoned tomato sauce and toppings of your choice.
On each of the pizzas I made 1/2 pepperoni and black olives and the 1/2 pineapple and black olives. I used Applegate Farms natural pepperoni, sliced black olives, drained and dried, fresh pineapple cut very small drained and dried. For the guys I used regular mozzarella cheese. On mine I use the Daiya brand dairy free mozzarella style shreds.
When the second crust is done par-baking, return the first crust with toppings to the oven with the heat turned up to 475 degrees F. Bake an additional 15 – 18 minutes until toppings are heated through and the cheese is browned. While this is baking, top the second crust with desired toppings. Bake the second crust once the first one is removed from the oven. Cut and eat!
We like our pizzas topped with crushed red pepper flakes.
The raised crust has more of a cake like crumb, but is firm enough to actually eat a slice by hand. The un-raised crust is denser. Both were tasty.
Here are all the links… I hope…:
Jenn of Jenn Cuisine is making Moitié-Moitié Sausage & Chanterelle Pizza
Meg of Gluten-Free Boulangerie created Pissaladière (Provençal flatbread w/ olives & anchovies)
TR of No One Likes Crumbley Cookies baked a Teriyaki Chicken Pizza
Erin Swing | The Sensitive Epicure Stuffed Pizza Pie: Spinach, Mushrooms, Sausage
Charissa | Zest Bakery sauteed onion and sausage grilled pizza with basil
Pete and Kelli | No Gluten, No Problem Grilled Pizza
Caneel / Mama Me Gluten Free Pizza crust by ratio (choose your toppings)
Morri | Meals With Morri Everything Peace Pretzels & Pizza Blanca
Meredith / Gluten Free Betty Pizza
gretchen | kumquat Mozzarella Pizza with Pine Nuts, Currants & Arugula
Brooke Lippy /B & the boy Dessert Pizza
Karen/ Cooking Gluten-Free! GASP! Garlic, Artichoke,Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto Pizza
Lisa at Gluten Free Canteen Rum Raisin Apple Pizza Pie, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Blessings, ~Mrs. R


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Pius is an Accredited Royal Schools of Music teacher. He is a staff member of the Sheffield Music Academy and Vocal Consultant to the Royal Opera School of Oman.
He has been teaching at every level privately and for educational establishments for almost 25 years. He teaches both adults and children, individually and in groups, at every level of ability from beginners, through to professional performers.
Pius is a specialist in vocal technique, children's voices and adult beginners.
Pius welcomes every type of singer. His pupils have reached the finals of xfactor and the eurovision song contest. They have appeared on TV in shows such as top of the pops, and regularly work in pubs, clubs and cruise ships. They are recording artists, actors and public speakers.
Non professional singers range from operatic soloists to those who cannot sing in tune, and whose singing has been disowned by family, friends and domestic pets.
Pius values every voice and each lesson is a search for the authentic voice of that person.


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Continuity, Safety and Security are the most important outcomes to a business surviving a disaster.
Have you thought about these questions....
- Where do I start?
- What would a Business Continuity Plan look like?
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If you own a business or are responsible for a business unit or facility, these are likely issues you have already faced. To ensure your business will have the best chance possible to survive and thrive after a disaster, take a look at our brief workshop.
This self-guided course will take you through the steps to create your Business Continuity Plan. You will get tips and ideas to make it easier and quicker to put together. You will learn how to successfully implement your plan and keep it alive year after year.
The following documents are included:
- An assessment form you can use before you start your plan and then reuse periodically to reassess your plan's status.
- An article that provides an overview for creating such a plan.
- A plan template in MS Word format which you can fill out to create your plan.
The documents mentioned above can be downloaded once you have purchased the course.
The course has a run-time of just under one hour and will be available to you for the next three months.
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Works with organizations that are committed to achieve sustained, long-term high performance through improvement in their management systems. Focus on consulting and coaching engagements throughout the Americas.
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Effective implementation of leadership programs, problem-solving, cost containment and work enhancement workshops.
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We all know that the culture of being the bridesmaid and she is the closest person in the family, lady's friends from the closest group and she will also usually coming from the closest cousin. The Bridesmaid hold an important role in accompanying the bride. Whenever we are in the wedding ceremony, we will usually see another group of beautiful ladies that will usually stick to the bride almost all the time. When looking at her dresses, we can also see that this group of ladies will usually dress "nicer" or having more beautiful dresses than any other people joining the ceremony and this is the bridesmaid. However, it is just more than to walk along whenever the bride goes, bridesmaid has more duty than just that and for those becoming the bridesmaid should be proud that you are being chosen to help on one of the most important job in the ceremony and the usual duties are below
– Help the brides to choose the wedding dresses
– Give advices on the music selection, gifts, flowers, and other wedding accessories
– Helps in welcoming the guests to the wedding party
– Help the bride to put on her wedding dresses because the wedding dress is a complicated dress which needs special attention when putting on and taking off. The Bridesmaid will help to hold the long dresses, zip up the dress, and adjust the dress properly as well as to watch out the accident that might happen when the bride is walking
– Giving advice when the bride is having trouble because when the wedding day is closed by, usually, the bride will get more stresses
– Help announcing the news of the event to other people as well as the details on the event.
– Help checking the environment of the wedding ceremony area, the music band, the flowers, food, and etc.
– After the party is over, bridesmaid will usually be the last person to go home as they will have to help the bride to look after the closing details of the ceremony.
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The Royal Opera has revived Tim Albery's much-admired production of Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander with the star bass-baritone, Bryn Terfel, as the Dutchman.
The opera follows the story of the Flying Dutchman who is doomed to roam the seas without rest or salvation only striking land every seven years where he gets the chance to win the faithful love of a woman and earn release from the curse. The Dutchman and his crew in this production wear grey rough-cut late 19th-century peacoats and caps and arrive in a 1980s East European fishing community: the sailors in oilskins; their women stitching on sewing machines in a fluorescent-lit factory (a little reminiscent of Made in Dagenham) only to slip into their polyester glad rags when the men come back ashore.
The Dutchman meets Daland, captain of a local ship and, menacing stares aside, manages to convince this greedy father-in-law-to-be to promise him his beautiful daughter, Senta, in exchange for treasure. Luckily for the Dutchman, Senta has been obsessing about him all the while, his wanderings having passed into legend. She, meanwhile, is pursued by a local hunter, Erik, who sings of his love for her in a heart-on-sleeve aria in the Italian style - a rarity for Wagner and a habit he will ditch in his later works. Disregarding him, she goes home to meet her father and the mysterious, pale stranger, the Dutchman. The Dutchman and Senta declare their love for each other and redemption seems just around the corner. However, when the Dutchman hears Erik again declaring his love for Senta, he is convinced she has been faithless, like all the other women he has wooed and lost every seven years for centuries past. The end of the opera sees the Dutchman striding up a ramp back to his ship, leaving Senta protesting her fidelity. He departs and she promptly collapses - we assume dead.
Tim Albery's stark and dark production (here revived by Daniel Dooner and hauntingly lit by David Finn) is uncluttered by any directorial devices (beyond the update) and follows the plot faithfully allowing the cast to concentrate on characterisation - more often than not through stillness. Bryn Terfel as the Dutchman returns to a signature role and sings his prologue with the textual intensity of a folk singer alongside thrilling barrel-chested high notes. He told me last week that something had recently clicked in his understanding of the role and he seems so determined to make us feel the character's sadness, that he is almost too painful to watch. His curtain call brought the house down. Andris Nelsons' tempi in the pit were on the stately side; however, this gave the Canadian soprano, Adrianne Pieczonka, touching as the lovestruck Senta, more space to show off her inexhaustible legato singing which, like ink flowing into water, effortlessly filled the house. Michael Konig as Erik, Peter Rose as Daland, Catherine Wyn-Rogers as Mary, and in particular, Ed Lyon's beefcake booby of a Steersman, were all excellent. The choruses, from the brawny, raucous sailors, to their bawdy women to the Dutchman's ghostly crew, were all beautifully rehearsed and powerful.
Like Das Rheingold, the opera is usually performed with no interval, leaving the audience reeling after two and a half hours of non-stop music making. It left me breathless. I wonder what it did to the singers.
Dear Fliegende Hollander is at the Royal Opera House until 24 February with a live cinema performance on 24 February. For more information visit roh.org.uk
In conversation with Bryn Terfel
L'Ormindo at the Sam Wanamaker playhouse
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7 Black Friday 2017 Insights: What Shoppers Bought – and Didn't Buy – in 2016
Gravy Analytics is a partner to Neustar in the mobile location data space, enhancing our DMP solution's AdAdvisor Audience and Data Directory. Gravy's differentiator is their unparalleled event database, which integrates unique audience insights into the Neustar DMP. This data is scalable, cross-device, and tied to real consumers.
It may still be sunny and warm outside, but the holidays are just around the corner. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, ushers in the start of the holiday shopping season. It's the day when many retailers finally turn a profit. Every year, we hear about eager shoppers lining up at midnight to nab a deep discount on a big screen TV or this year's hottest toy.
How accurate are these truisms? What are consumers doing – or not doing – in the days leading up to Black Friday and during the following weeks? Gravy Analytics took a deep dive into consumer behavior observed during the 2016 shopping season to answer these questions and predict what we might see this year:
1. Shopping activity will most likely slow in early November, but consumers will start getting into the holiday spirit during the week leading up to Black Friday. Shoppers are ready to get a head start on their holiday shopping and are standing by to take advantage of early deals.
2. Which categories see the biggest bump in foot traffic during Black Friday week? Not surprisingly, Christmas markets top the list with a whopping 167% increase in consumer attendances. Foot traffic is also expected to more than double at shopping and outlet malls across the country. Department stores, apparel retailers, gift shops and toy stores are also expected to see major boosts with consumer foot traffic gains between 30-82%.
3. Among the many brands that saw increased visits during Black Friday week, nine store brands saw foot traffic more than double. Charlotte Russe, Armani Exchange and Jos. A. Bank all saw week-over-week increases of more than 200%, with Athleta and GAP Outlet boasting increases of 411% and 479%, respectively. Will these brands lead the pack again this year?
4. Mall staples can get a bump of nearly 40% from holiday shoppers. Stores like Jamba Juice, Orange Julius, and Cinnabon all saw a halo effect from higher mall traffic during Black Friday week in 2016.
5. Yet, not all categories benefit from Black Friday and early holiday shopping. Jewelry and liquor stores don't see substantive lift in foot traffic until mid-December. Proof-positive that jewelry and liquor – while popular gift items – are also last-minute purchases.
6. Event participation changes as Black Friday approaches, as well. Consumer attendances at music events decline throughout the fall, then plummet during the week leading up to Black Friday. Music attendances saw a 41% week-over-week drop going into Black Friday, while live shows saw a 68% drop.
7. Meanwhile, the number of food & drink-related event attendances skyrocket over the Thanksgiving/Black Friday weekend. It seems that many consumers avoid food and drink events for several weeks prior as they prepare to feast.
With holiday shopping starting earlier in the week, what does Black Friday really signify? The onset of holiday events season. In 2016, attendances at holiday events quadrupled beginning the week after Thanksgiving and didn't slow down until after Christmas.
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4 Spider Control Tips
In fact, it is not uncommon for people to fear these little predators whenever or wherever they discover they exist. It does not matter if the spider is in the home, a business facility or even someone's vehicle, their presence tend to provoke immediate fear. Therefore, if you are a homeowner that suspects that you may have a problem with spiders setting up their domain in your home, it is important that you take actions as quickly as possible. Even though most of the commonly known spiders are not considered to be a real health threat or fatal, they can cause a diversity of annoying and painful issues if you or someone else in your home is ever bitten. In fact, if a spider does bite you, you can expect to see the place that you were bitten with an appearance of red from the irritation, itchy from the small venom that was left or it may be infected if it is left untreated. That being said, for those of you who want to know what you can do to prevent and eliminate your spider problems, you can start out by following the tips that have been provided below.
Install The Proper Window Treatments
When you discover that there is a problem with spiders entering into your home, one of the first things that you should do is to find out where these little scary pests are coming from. Since the entry from the outside in can be found in a variety of different places, some are really much more common than others. One in specific can be found around the windows of the home. Therefore, to correct these issues it usually involves installing the proper treatments in and around the windows. For instance, if you want to make sure that there is an added level of protection, you will need to install snug-fitting screens on your windows and your doors. In many cases, people in the industry may also recommend using window sweeps too to help with minimizing and eliminating these issues.
Use Sealant Around The Windows
Because these little scary creatures can find their way through the smallest cracks and crevices, it is also important for homeowners to seal these areas off. In order for you to make these changes, you can use seal or caulk to prevent spiders from entering these small crevices. Before getting started, people should identify where they are so that no place is left exposed.
Get Ride Of Other Insects
Most people may not know why their home is a target for spiders or when certain conditions are favorable. Specifically, in the cases where the home may have all kinds of different dead insects in the home or around the property in which they live. Since spiders are attracted to and feed on the dead carcasses of other small dead insects, you should make sure that your home is free of a lot dead insects that simply lay dormant around these areas. Meaning the only way to solve this problem completely and in a timely manner is to clean the property of dead insects in order to eliminate these issues altogether.
Get Rid Of Their Homes - Spider Webs
Another place that these little scary creatures house themselves is inside of their own spider webs. These webs can be found on the inside of the home as well as on the outside. Therefore, if the owner suspects that these spiders are producing and have an easy place to hide, they may start their quest to get rid of them by finding their webs. For instance, in some cases, the owner may start by looking for them visually or simply by vacuuming every room in the home in the smallest of crevices.
Take Action
When a homeowner begins to spot spiders around the home, it is important that they take actions immediately. Finding the source of the problem does not have to difficult if the owner knows what to look for. Fortunately, there are some tips and recommendations that each individual can follow to address and eliminate their concerns as quickly as possible. Some of the most effective includes installing the appropriate windows treatments, sealing life off crevices that allow them to get in, getting rid of dead insects that they feed on and the like. Of course, all of these tips are easier said than done, and the professionals at Big Time Pest Control are suited to handle any pest infestation efficiently and effectively.


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Company History
Today, it is not just about components: it's about providing complete lighting solutions.
In 2000, STANDARD began the transition towards becoming a full-fledged manufacturer by assuming control of the design, performance, and quality of its products. Today, it is not just about components: it's about providing complete lighting solutions that allows STANDARD's clients to improve the quality of their lighting systems, enhance the overall ambiance, while reducing energy, maintenance and operating costs.
At STANDARD, we strive to work with you, our customers, we embrace each unique need and recommend lighting solutions that respond to your particular needs. Our goal is to support our customers and to promote efficiency with our line selection of economic and energy-saving lighting solutions.
Read about us
- Bright Future an interview with Jason Prevost, extracted from a Business in Focus article.
- Get a Grip on Lighting, a podcast with David Nathaniel
- Katy Shebath, David Nathaniel's sister, played a critical role, alongside her brother, throughout the last 32 years of STANDARD's journey. She remains the heart and soul of this company. Read Katy Shebath, a Kind and Thoughtful Leader that honours Katy's memory and legacy


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Name :: Pete Walklett
Location :: North West UK
Nationality :: British
Software :: Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
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I have gained 10 years industry experience since graduating with a BA Honours degree in Computer Animation & Visualisation at Bournemouth University in 2002. I have been responsible for vast array of varied projects working as a motion graphic artist, 3D animator, compositor and have been increasingly used as a UI and Web designer. I have worked for a variety of clients including First Choice, South African Airways, and Thomas Cook. I have also been involved in producing graphics for BBC World, and more recently, my work has been broadcast throughout 2010 on e4.


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Pastor Michael joined Aldersgate in 2013 and has provided outstanding leadership for the church. He is strongly focused on developing personal relationships and guiding individuals into relationship with Jesus Christ. Michael is happily married to his wife Patty and together they have two daughters.
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Addie is responsible for all Christian education opportunities at Aldersgate from preschool to adults. She organizes our summer Vacation Bible School, puts together Sunday School curriculum, and even teaches Sunday School. She is married to her husband Craig.
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Jeff is our newest staff member and is responsible for middle and high school youth activities. His responsibilities include running our weekly Youth Group, organizing mission trips, and guiding our youth to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Julie is responsible for making sure our church runs smoothly both on Sunday and on a daily basis. If you call or e-mail the church she will help you with whatever you need. Julie has one daughter.
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Future of Mortgage Giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Shall Be Determined Next Month
Greetings neighbors,
According to recent reports, The Obama Administration has decided to hold a conference in August to determine the fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after being criticized for not having a set plan for the mortgage giants.
As for a little background of the two, these companies were created by the U.S. government as a combination of private company and federal agency to assist with the availability of mortgages. The two companies purchase home loans from lenders, package them into bonds with a guarantee against default, and sell them to investors. Both companies combined own or guarantee approximately 31 million home loans in the U.S. that are worth more than $5 trillion. This number makes up more than half of all the country's mortgages.
Two years ago, the two companies started experiencing financial difficulty and was soon taken over by the government.
Early this week, the Obama Administration said they will hold the conference on August 17th at the Treasury Department.


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The plugin TerrainControl is an advanced configurable world generator. You can use custom biome objects, for example custom trees, that are stored in .bo2 files.
Here at MassiveCraft we use TerrainControl extensively. We also create custom biome objects and participate in the plugin development. At this page you can download .bo2 files. They are all licenced under the open MIT Licence.
MassiveCraft Jungle Pack
Download: BO2-package
This package contains the 229 bo2's we created for our jungle-world Daendroc.
Our BO2 building strategy
We build the bo2's ingame, export them using WorldEdit and convert them to bo2's using a ruby script. We use the following five-part naming strategy: TypeSizeAuthorNameRoot. For example "TreeSNinjabaverSwamptree1R4" means:
- Type: Tree
- Size: S (means small)
- Author: Ninjabaver (the playername of the creator)
- Name: Swamptree1 (A name Ninjabaver came up with)
- Root: R4 (means 4 blocks underground)
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- Wsx – Wessexstock
- Njb – Ninjabaver
- Sko – Syko_Reaper117
- Fsp – FireSoap
- Cay – Cayorion
- Igl – Igel_son
- Thd – Thedric
- Bev – Bevso
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DOHA: Per capita household water use in Qatar is one of the highest in the world. People in Qatar use an average of 310 litres of water every day, more than double the average for West European countries.
Studies show that Qataris used 1,200 litres per person per day in 2009, while expatriates consumed 150 litres per person per day during the same year.
To address the high consumption and wastage of water in the country and other water-related issues, the government will form a National Water Act by 2016, as part of the Qatar National Strategic Plan 2011-2016.
Qatar has become increasingly dependent on water produced from seawater, by means of costly and energy-intensive thermal desalination, which accounts for about half the water used in the country.
But with rapid population growth and urbanisation, the volume is soaring: use of desalinated water has tripled since 1995, reaching 312 million cubic metres in 2008.
Increasing demand of desalinated water is projected to continue — with heavy water losses, a growing population and higher household consumption.
Based on current trends, consumption through 2020 is expected to increase 5.4 percent a year for Qataris and 7 percent a year for expatriates.
Compared with other countries, Qatar has low water tariffs (free for Qatari households and low-cost for non-Qatari households) that recover less than a third of the costs of water production.
A priority of the National Development Strategy 2011–2016 is to improve the management of water resources so that future generations do not face difficulties meeting
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The presently fragmented patchwork of laws and rules will be replaced by a comprehensive water policy, codified under a National Water Act and followed by a system of integrated regulation.
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is investing in piping and leak-sealing operations to lower network water losses to 10 percent by 2016, from the present 35
Tariff structures that encourage conservation, coupled with public awareness campaigns and mandated use of water-efficient appliances, could reduce consumption by as much as 40 percent, according to some estimates.
The government will establish a system for monitoring diminishing fresh groundwater levels while taking stock of the full causes and consequences of Doha's rising water table.
The government will work to eliminate excess flows into the Doha water table.


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Published on 12/30/2015
So the car stayed in the paint shop over the festive season. They couldn't finish the paint job and heat-treatment in time before they closed up. I'm not in a hurry to rush this at all though, and I had a few small things to prepare anyway.
The first item was a cleanup of the fog lights. These are the original JDM spec lights that was apparently OEM fitted only from 1991 to 1992. They work, but the outer plastic covers look really tired. I got a kit that did a neat job of clearing up the housings. They are still quite gritted and have a lot of pockmarks, but hey - they saw 25 years of gravel road after all.
Secondly, the galvanised plates fitted inside under the carpet covering the fuel tank and hoses, trunking and rear shock tower mountings, and also the plate in the boot covering the fuel hose, had to be cleaned. Three of them succumbed to moisture, probably from a leaky roof, and had started to rust in a few spots and also had a white mouldy chalk buildup on them. Vigorous sanding was applied and then I spray-painted them with high-heat black. The main lid comes with a lining and some sound-dampening material stapled to it which I don't want to remove, so that's why these weren't re-galvanised. They look so good now that it's actually a pity no-one will see them!
So that's what I did while the car is in the shop. After i get it back one of the first things I want to do is manufacture a plate-bracket. Here in SA it's required to have a front number plate. Previously I didn't care much and simply stuck it to the nosecone with double sided tape. This is of course pretty amateurish, and really spoils the look of the car quite a bit. Fortunately my car still has both its tie-down hooks, or baby teeth. These I want to remove, clean and then spray paint as well. Then, I want to make a bracket that attaches to one of these hooks and provides a mounting place for my plate off to the side, next to the fog lights. I saw a plate mounted in that position on a VW today. It worked to some extent for the City Golf, but it'll look really cool on the MX-5.
After that there is the air vent system under the dash. The heater box has sponge lined around the edges that the vent pipes press into when the dashboard is fixed in place, making a seal. These sponges are pretty ragged, resembling something akin to dried sea anemone. I need to remove it all, clean it and line it with new sponge. I'm not sure if there is a specific type of sponge to use for this yet - I got a tip about a rubber and what-ever place nearby from which I can buy something suitable.
Even though the plate bracket doesn't prevent reassembly of the interior to proceed, it'll still take me a few weeks to work through these two items. First though, a New Year's party, so here's to 2016 and all my giddiness to start reassembly.


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While the Chief of The Clutter Police was far, far away, I engaged in some serious Daisybonesey retail therapy. Firstly, a new teapot. With dots and WOW A DAISY RIGHT ON TOP, which is how I described it to my coworkers who then sold it to their very giddy boss.
Secondly, I bought a gorgeously cute goblet thing.
It contains the daisies I bought myself for my anniversary because my Bu was, as mentioned, away. In Avalon. I mean San Diego. Whatever; I'm pretty sure California's just a fairy tale made up by lonely, liberal Appalachians.


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If you wonder what squirrels could possibly have to do with Martial Arts, consider this quote by Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim:
"Even if there were no martial arts systems in existence, ,we could still learn much about the valuable trains developed by these systems, like survival, self-defense, courage, discipline, and patience, just by watching nature. It's not by accident that many martial art forms incorporate the qualities of animals: the tiger, eagle, crane, bear, turtle, monkey. The original martial arts masters observed valuable traits in these and other animals, then imitated them to extend their fighting skills."
Not much in this picture other than dirt and a rusty pipe, right? Well, on closer look
you'll see a very smart animal under cover. Or shall we say, "in cover."
And if you are the main food for this highly skilled hunter
You would look for cover too!
For both, hunter and hunted, it's a matter of survival. But Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim's words apply to both sides:
"Now is all there is, therefore, any blow coming to you, or any blow needed to strike at your opponent, can be known or felt or sensed now. This foreknowledge or ability to sense this is the best offense and defense you can have and is the reward for being disciplined to live only in the NOW, the only reality." (Seven Steps to Inner Power, page 84)
So you see, there is much to learn from even squirrels, out there, in the wild!


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Out of sight, and often out of mind, a fertile soil is filled with life. "Scientists report we literally stand on the rooftop of another world, and there's more life below ground than above," said Sandy Tanck, exhibit curator. "Soil is more than bits of rock and decay. It also teems with life, from microbes to insects and larger animals. Knowing how it all works is the secret to successful gardening."
Yet soil is a gift we take for granted. Rising human population and its increasing needs place growing demands on the land to produce food and feedstock, fiber, bioenergy and other crops. Development takes its toll.
"This exhibit will focus on ways we can all be wise stewards of our soil, to preserve its fertility now and for the future," said Dr. Ed Schneider, Arboretum director. "This is an important and timely topic. Visitors will discover sustainable steps they can take at home. Between the whimsical art and the Clayhouse Project, youngsters will have a great time too."
Dirt-O-Rama is presented by Randy's Blue Bag Organics. "We think that visitors young and old will see dirt in a whole new way," said Jim Wollschlager, director of company operations at Delano-based Randy's Environmental Services. "And they'll be amazed by the amount of food waste Minnesotans throw away every day - organic waste that could be put to good use as compost, fortifying the soils of lawns, flower beds and backyard gardens. And we hope they'll take action and begin to either compost at home or through a local trash hauler that offers Blue Bag Organics curbside composting."
Enjoy artist interpretations of dirt within the 'Art of of the Earth' juried outdoor display, discover how compost is made at the Compost Corner, learn what makes a healthy soil at the Real Dirt Lab, watch clay and adobe artists create a Clayhouse at the Learning Center, and visit the biochar display to ponder the question, "Is biochar good for home gardens?"
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Ian Leggett
Ian Leggett is WTI's Executive Director. He has worked in East Africa since the 1970s, initially based in Tanzania for six years then later with Oxfam, managing the regional programme for East Africa and, subsequently, East and Central Africa. A graduate of the Institute of Education in London, he has a particular interest in educational inequalities, especially with reference to pastoralist communities. He is also active in pro-cycling campaigns and organisations.
Samantha Davies
Samantha Davies is the Director (Sudan & UK) with oversight of the UK programme and work in Sudan, based in Oxford. With a background in Social Anthropology, International Development and Management for Not for Profit organisations, she is passionate about improving access to quality education for communities in Africa. She is also a qualified English language teacher with several years teaching experience in the UK and three years working in a rural Tanzanian Secondary School.
Anbara Khalidi
Anbara Khalidi joined WTI as the UK Programmes Officer in 2016. Following a PhD at University of Oxford, she worked in the Teacher Training department of an English language tutorial school, and as a post-doctoral Research Associate at Wadham College.
Jacqueline Cartwright
Based in Oxford, Jackie is WTI's Senior Finance Officer, overseeing the finance function with specific responsibility for the organisation's statutory and management accounting. A qualified accountant with a degree in modern languages, she has worked in both the corporate and not-for profit sectors.
David Masua
David Masua is WTI's Country Director in South Sudan, a manager and a passionate education professional, David believes that quality education has the potential to eradicate poverty, marginalization and inequality. To achieve quality education he believes education investment should focus on the teacher. Due to his passion and advocacy for improved education delivery in the country, David was recently elected as the Chairman of the National Education Coalition (NEC) for South Sudan. Working with others in the civil society, education partners and donors he is involved in all efforts to support improved teaching and equitable access to quality education for both boys and girls. David holds a BA in Education from Makerere University, Uganda, Msc in Education & Training from the University of Reading, UK and MA in Educational Research from the University of Durham, UK.
Erasmus Byaruhanga
Erasmus Byaruhanga is WTI's Finance Manager in South Sudan. He holds a Bsc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA). He has overall responsibility for all accounting, audit and budget functions in the organisation in South Sudan, including the timely preparation of reports required by donors, partners and government agencies that regulate NGO work in the country. He provides support to and deputises for the Country Director in his absence.
Asim Turkawi
Asim Turkawi is WTI's Country Director in Sudan. With a background in sociology, international development, human rights and child protection, Asim has accumulated a wealth of experience serving communities affected by war and other disasters through his work with international NGOs and the UN in Sudan, East Africa, the Middle East, Kosovo and the UK. He brings to WTI his experience of strategic planning, policy development, research and needs assessment, and programme management. He has a strong passion to support the rights and wellbeing of children, especially their education needs. Asim is working hard with WTI colleagues to improve access to good quality education for disadvantaged and conflict affected children and young people in Sudan, including refugees, Sudanese internally displaced people and host communities.
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Cynthia Rumboll
Cynthia Rumboll is the sister of Hugh Pilkington whose accidental death in 1986 led to the founding of HPCT/WTI. On his death she became a founder member of HPCT, the Trust which looks after the endowment that funds much of our work and chaired the Trust for a number of years. Educated at Cambridge, she taught in the state system before moving to Jersey in 1976. She was a member of The States (Jersey's Parliament) for three years before taking up a series of positions for St John Ambulance culminating in her Appointment as Dame Commander of the Bailiwick of Jersey of the Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, for which service she was awarded an MBE in 2017. She also chairs a number of of other grant making educational Trusts, both in Jersey and the UK and has contributed to the life of the Island of Jersey numerous other ways.
Eleanor Horne
Eleanor Horne a WTI trustee since 2002. She also serves on the board of the Windle International Council. Having studied Russian and History of Art at the University of Bristol, she then worked for Pearson ELT department before going to Los Angeles, where she completed a diploma in Cinematography at Universal Studios with NYFA. A qualified TEFL teacher and an active member of her church, where she serves as secretary to the JCC, she is committed to the work of Windle, the promotion of and advocacy for the rights of refugees, and peace through education. From 2018 she became a trustee on the Board of the Hugh Pilkington Charitable Trust.
Elizabeth McNess
Elizabeth McNess (MEd, PhD) is a qualified teacher who has worked in both primary and secondary schools in England. For the last twenty years she has worked as an educational researcher and Senior Lecturer in education policy and practice at the University of Bristol, Graduate School of Education. She has a background in comparative research and has served as an elected member of the Executive Committee of the British Association of International and Comparative Education (BAICE). She has published widely in the areas of education policy, pupil experience, and teachers' work and professional values.
Lucy Hovil
Lucy Hovil is a Senior Research Associate for the International Refugee Rights Initiative, Managing Editor of the International Journal of Transitional Justice and a Deployable Civilian Expert for the UK government's Stabilisation Unit. Formerly the Senior Research and Advocacy Officer at the Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, Makerere University, Uganda, she founded the organisation's research department, overseeing their working paper series. Her PhD (1999) from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London explored the relationship between violence and identity in South Africa during the period of conflict that preceded the country's first inclusive election in 1994.
Oliver Bakewell
Oliver Bakewell is a Senior Lecturer at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. His work focuses on the intersections between migration and mobility and processes of development and change, with an empirical focus on migration within Africa. He is the Research Co-ordinator on Migration and Development for the Research and Evidence Facility of the EU Trust Fund for Africa (Horn of Africa) https://www.soas.ac.uk/ref-hornresearch/. Prior to joining GDI, he spent over a decade at the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford. He was one of the founder members of the International Migration Institute and became Co-Director and then Director. Before taking up this role at Oxford, Oliver spent many years working with migrants and refugees both as a researcher and as a practitioner with a range of development and humanitarian NGOs. He holds a PhD and MSc in Development Studies from the University of Bath and a BA in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge.
Samuel Bekalo
Samuel Ayele Bekalo, is a former WTI sponsored student. Having fled from Ethiopia in the late 1980s, he lived in exile in Sudan, helping to establish and then working as a principal teacher in the Nile Ethiopian-Eritrean refugee school. In the early 1990s, he came to the UK on a WTI scholarship. Having gained an M Ed and subsequently a PhD, he worked for several years as a Research and Development Education Fellow at Leeds University International Education Department, establishing a network with and contributing to the educational development work of institutions and organisations in East/Horn of Africa. He is currently a freelance consultant and research fellow, specialising in East/Horn of Africa, covering areas such as education, migration and integration and status for organisations across the UK, Europe and Africa. Outside WTI, he is involved with his local Oxfam group and as a school parent governor.
Sam Bickersteth
Sam is an agricultural economist and has previously worked for DFID and Oxfam, where he was head of programme policy. Currently, Sam leads Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), a global alliance of southern and northern organizations delivering innovative solutions for climate compatible development in developing countries since 2011. He has established CDKN as a leading global, multi-donor funded programme supporting developing country decision-makers, providing assistance on climate policies, planning and finance, climate related disasters and international negotiations. He is a Director in PricewaterhouseCooper's Sustainability and Climate Change team, a Visiting Research Associate at Oxford University and adviser to the LSE/Leeds University Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP).
Stuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson, ACMA MChem(Oxon), originally became a trustee in 2013 and has been Treasurer since 2014. A member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2006, his career began at Vodafone where he held a number of finance and commercial positions before moving into marketing. He was Sales & Marketing Director of Talkmobile, a sub brand of Vodafone, for 3 years, before holding various other positions in the Telecoms sector. His interest in WTI's activities stems from time in Africa working for Oasis Uganda, where he supported the local administration and gained exposure to office management, bookkeeping and daily operations of a charity in an East-African context.


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As an artist business coach, I will help you map out your aspirations and make them a reality. I will help you with a sense of direction, leads on work appropriate for your skill, and next steps you can take to send you on the road of success.
It's a little bit of show, and a little bit of business. You need both to survive "Show Business."
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Nicole is available to teach lessons for students of all levels. Beginning her singing career when she was 7, she most recently sang at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, was a winner of the international CS Competition in musical theatre, and is a Chicago F.A.M.E. finalist for Jazz and popular music. Co
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Featured in concert by WILLIE NELSON and recipient of the LA Music Awards' 'INSTRUMENTAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR', Jennifer A. graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts, studied violin performance at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory in Cleveland and performs throughout the world. With over 30 years o
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I also have an Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and can help you further organize a business around your talents.
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Hi, I'm a professional tenor and soprano saxophonist. I graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelors in Jazz Performance. I also have an MA in Jazz History and Research from Rutgers University. I enjoy helping students to develop improved technique, sight reading, and musicality.
One of the most important things about my time with Dan is that fact that he used a pedagogical framework that clearly conveyed for me at the outset the work necessary for me to become an effective improvising musician. Dan is extremely knowledgeable about the inner workings and alternative underlying theories of jazz improvisation because he has played with and studied with many of the luminaries of jazz, and he knows how to structure and present this information. With his vast knowledge and desire to facilitate my musical growth, Dan kept me on task during our twice a month sessions and was always available in between sessions for any questions I might have had.
In short, I am very happy that I reached to Dan for lessons as he is a wonderful and enthusiastic teacher.
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With a curly trunk instead of a nose.
The rhino is all hairy and fat,
Has a sharp horn in place of a hat.
The hippo with his mouth so wide,
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The wiggly snake upon the ground,
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In his first visit to Washington in his capacity as President of the European Council, Donald Tusk met with President Obama and Vice-President Biden today, March 9th, 2015. Over his two-day visit to the American capital, Donald Tusk seeks to solidify the EU's relationship with the US. In addition, President Tusk will visit the Holocaust museum tomorrow, March 10th, in order to send a message of reconciliation to Europe's Jewish community after the recent rise of anti-Jewish sentiments.
The agenda discussed between the two transatlantic leaders covered the following issues: Russia and the crisis in Ukraine; the situation around the Mediterranean with Syria, Libya and the consolidation of the Islamic State (IS); and naturally the negotiations over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). This comprehensive agenda underscores an interesting paradigm: each crisis is regional for the EU with serious international repercussions.
On the case of Ukraine and the role of Russia, the Europeans and Americans share the visions of the problem as it is a direct threat to the old concept of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, the Europeans, as expressed by President Tusk prior meeting with President Obama, are not willing to deepen the sanctions against Russia. There is a lack of unity among the EU-28 for domestic political reasons – like in Italy and Greece – and strong lobby groups in France, Britain and Germany – weapons, energy and finance – fearing a deepening in the tensions between the EU and Russia. From a personal standpoint, President Tusk, a former Prime Minister of Poland, has much more hawkish view of the problem and tends to emphasize the role of NATO.
The Mediterranean region is becoming one of the hottest part of the world. Geopolitics are moving fast and looking dire from Europe. The war in Syria seems unattainable, and the consolidation of IS in Syria, Iraq and now Libya is of great concerns for the EU. With a number of failed-states causing a regional vacuum, IS has found its territory to implement its strategy and vision. IS is attracting young Europeans, leading Europeans to conduct terrorist attacks against other Europeans, as well as widening its territorial control in the Middle East. President Tusk told reporters on March 9th, that "We [Europeans] must help because we cannot have a failed state run by warlords and anarchy — sitting in anarchy just 100 miles off the southern coast of Europe." The power vacuum left after the fall of Gaddafi in 2011 had not been filled until the arrival of IS. Now IS is at the doorstep of Europe.
In the case of the TTIP, the negotiations initiated in 2013, are moving into their their year. It was supposed to be a mega-free trade deal, quickly signed, allowing further harmonization and lowering tariffs, allowing to bail-out the European economies, and ultimately boosting up the transatlantic economy. The TTIP is a way for the US and the EU to compete with the rise of new powers like China, India and Brazil. But instead a quick agreement, the negotiations have become more complex and Europeans have increased a certain numbers of concerns about the consequences of such FTA on their lives. Several issues are of concerns for Europeans: first, the lack of transparency in the negotiation process; second, lowering standards on health and food regulations (on Genetically Modified Food or even chlorine washed chicken); third, investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms (ISDS); and last, a certain opposition to globalization and American capitalism. If Americans and Europeans want to have the TTIP agreed, it will need to take place in 2015 otherwise it could look like the endless WTO's Doha Round.
The transatlantic relationship is one of the world' strongest and this high-level visit by President Tusk demonstrates that the EU and the US see eye-to-eye on foreign and economic policies. The degree of interdependence and interconnection between the two sides of the pond is such that the US cannot ignore what is happening at the doorsteps of Europe, and the Europeans have to realize the importance of the alliance with the US in order to assure its security.
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Hastings continue their roll out of comic stores across certain parts of the country, and have now established the largest direct market comic chain in the world.
And as part of that , they are extending their line of exclusive variant comics that ha ve proved so popular – and valuable – in the past.
But because they are concentrated in certain parts of the country, and the variants aren't available online, this has created disparate areas of supply and demand. And just the kind of thing for a canny speculator to take advantage of. And now joining the likes of True Blood, Soldier Zero, Artifacts and Dungeons & Dragons comes Boundless' Lady Death. An exclusive hardcover variant of Lady Death Origins, and an exclusive cover variant for the new Lady Death #0. Pick up your copies here.
I've seen how… let's say dedicated… Lady Death collectors can be. If they don't have a Hastings near them, they will find a way. And spend whatever it takes.


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Environmental education is a cornerstone of the Watershed Management approach. Environmental education is a process of learning about and for the environment so as to work for it and not to destroy it (Muthoka 1998). Environmental education is a concept which developed in the 1970s when environmentalists searched for answers to the increasing 'environmental crises' throughout the world.
Environmental education starts with the creation of awareness about environmental issues (e.g. responsible management of waste; see figure) and includes learning about interactions of geospheres, planting trees, etc. Environmental education can be carried out in schools, universities, families, during community workshops, etc.
In the process of capacity building regional actors acquire qualification concerning natural resource management and development and organisations develop within the watershed. This is accompanied by processes of change directed to more efficiency and effectiveness as well as process of reform to more democracy, wealth and development. Tools that are used are training and extension, for example (Inwent 2007).


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By using hosted SharePoint at Fuse Collaboration, these teams can include people from different organisations, countries, time-zones - with no need to physically meet. This allows even small businesses to have the equivalent of a global IT network, enabling people to work from home or on the move. Store all of your data in one centralised, secure location, and provide identity-based access to it with security levels you can define. Powerful document management, search, forms, lists, contact and calendars can all be used to meet a variety of business needs, from organising important events to storing a company's entire data repository.
SharePoint provides a superbly scalable platform for internet publishing. As a Microsoft product with tight integration with the Office suite, it is also very easy for non-web designers to design and publish content in a highly controlled environment. With additional features such as document-level search, localisation variations, scheduled publishing and role-based content approval workflows, SharePoint is an exceptionally capable platform for even the most demanding of websites.
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I believe automated flying is a next level skills once you master the basics of manual flying. I learned these skills from a South African Aerial photographer Laurence Sebereni. I took his Udemy course Phantom Film School to learn everything I knew about automated flying with litchi and more. In episode 10 of the Greg Hung show I scheduled a skype call with him while I was in Phuket Thailand. Here are some of the highlights of the interview:
- Automated flying using the Litchi 3rd party app
- Why its a good time to buy and use Phantom 3 drone and not the Phantom 4
- 360 aerial panorama's
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- Flying drones in South Africa for recreation and commercial purposes
- Good locations to fly in South Africa
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Varanasi: Ahead of Christmas and birthday of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee celebrated on the same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will gift his parliamentary constituency four major health centres and hospitals on Thursday.
The final itinerary of the Prime Minister was received at the office of the district magistrate (DM) late Tuesday night.
DM Yogeshwar Ram Mishra told TOI, "Preparations for the PM's proposed visit on Thursday had already been completed with the arrival of the initial intimation from PMO and later with the plans given by the SPG team. Now with the arrival of the final itinerary, the rehearsal of preparations and security arrangements were also conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday."
As per the final itinerary, Modi's special aircraft will land at LBS International Airport Babatpur at 10.35 am. From airport Modi will reach Banaras Hindu University (BHU) helipad by an IAF chopper and will later reach Swatantrata Bhawan auditorium on BHU campus. During his stay at BHU, Modi will lay the foundation stone of Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre and Shatabdi Super Speciality hospital.
He will also take part in the on-going National Cultural Festival by watching the play, 'Chankaya', at the auditorium.


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I come to the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) with nearly 20 years' experience in bonsai including 10+ as the GSBF-Bonsai.org webmaster, 10+ as a GSBF Board of Trustee member and 12+ as the president of the Monterey Bonsai Club. I helped create the original Garden website and attended the Garden grand opening in 1999. This year I will help lead the 15th year anniversary celebration. I have a background in publishing, technology marketing, and as a founder of a dot.com company and an international photo industry conference business. My vision for BGLM for it to develop it into a world-famous bonsai museum and a center for bonsai education. I am grateful to work with the many wonderful volunteers who make our Garden the success that it is and look forward to continue the great work of the leaders who have come before me.
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1. Officer describes pursuit of Rashad Owens during second day of trial.
During the second day of the SXSW crash trial the officer who pursued Rashad Owens, Lewis Traylor, testified about his attempt to pull Owens over after he drove through a gas station and sped the wrong way down East Ninth Street, before turning onto Red River where he plowed into a crowd of people. "The street was completely packed from curbline to curbline with people," Traylor said. "He made no effort to slow down, no effort to break. I could hear him accelerating as he was pushing through the crowd hitting people." You can follow our live coverage of today's trial here.
You can watch the full police dash cam video below.
2. Travis County courthouse bond fails.
The $287 million bond that would have built a new civil courthouse in downtown Austin was rejected by a narrow margin (less than 2 percentage points) Tuesday. The new courthouse would have cost the average homeowner around $39 per year in added property taxes. The seven amendments to the Texas Constitution also up for vote Tuesday all passed with strong support — no less than 66 percent.
3. Houston voters reject anti-discrimination law.
The Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, seeking protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, was rejected by nearly two-thirds of Houston voters Tuesday. The ordinance was called the "bathroom bill" by conservatives who built a campaign against it based on the possibility of male sexual predators being allowed into women's bathrooms.
4. New study shows half of black millennials know victim of police violence.
The "Black Millennials in America" report issued by the Black Youth Project at the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago shows that 54.4 percent of black millennials have either experienced or know someone who has experienced police violence. Despite this 71 percent still said they believed police were present in their neighborhood to protect them. The study was conducted over the last decade, but the police violence related poll is from 2009, before the "Black Lives Matter" movement began.
5. Austin man buys JebCanFixIt.com before Bush campaign.
Former Austin City Council candidate Jim Flannigan was not impressed with Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush's new slogan "Jeb Can Fix It," and claims Bush stole his 2014 slogan "Flannigan can fix it." In retaliation Flannigan managed to buy the domain name "JebCanFixit.com" before the Bush campaign, where he posted his own "epic" campaign video and asked Bush to "do better."


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Whedonfest is an annual August retreat which celebrates the works of Joss Whedon. This year was my second time attending Whedonfest, and it showed some marked improvement over last year's event. First of all, more attendees made each panel better attended, and therefore more successful. About 40 guests attended Whedonfest 2012, which certainly seems very few, but it's a small event by nature, and we still managed to raise over $2,000! As part of the Can't Stop The Serenity movement, proceeds from Whedonfest went toward Equality Now and Kids Needs to Read. I encourage you to find a Can't Stop The Serenity event in your area to have a bit of fun and contribute to these worthy causes! Especially since this year marks the 10th anniversary of the premiere of "Firefly."
This year's festivities introduced a bit of competition into the mix with the Whedon Olympics. Events such as Thor's Hammer Throw, Hawkeye's Archery Test, and Tony Stark's Erector Set Build-A-Thon got attendees into the sportsmanlike spirit. The competition was fierce but geeky!
The highlight of Friday was definitely Lorne's Karaoke. A friend of mine painted himself green and hosted a great evening of good (and bad!) singing. We were having so much fun, the event lasted an extra two hours. Of course there was a rousing rendition of "Mandy," and a host of other favorites. Saturday featured panels on costuming, screenplay structure, and personality types, the annual paintball reenactment of the Battle of Serenity Valley, a dinner of some tasty schwarma, and of course, a screening of Serenity. I got to host Whedon Family Feud, which I thought was a particular highlight of the day. The annual Shindig was Saturday evening, where attendees got to show off some great costumes and do a bit of dancing, too.
Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog and Horrible Turn got their screenings on Sunday morning, and the evil laugh competition left attendees cringing in fear. But, you know…the funny kind. The convention finished off with awards for the guests who attended the most panels and the winners of the Whedon Olympics. Over all, I'd say the convention was bigger and better than last year, but left lots of room for improvement. I hope to see you all at Whedonfest 2013!


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The ParisPass was well worth the money spent, especially because it included the price of transportation in Zones 1, 2, and 3. I was able to make use of it throughout my seven day trip (I bought the six day pass, spending the last day simply roaming around the city and taking in all the sights and foods). Unfortunately, the pass does not include the Eiffel Tower or the Catacombs, both of which are Parisian tourism staples, which was a disappointment. Though it would have been nice for those to be on the pass, it was still certainly worth the purchase due to the inclusion of over sixty other attractions.
Archives for February 2017
Trusting Your Gut When You're in a Panic Over Life
Lately, I've been trying to keep myself level-headed about quite a few things, but someone — more often than not — end up getting myself in a panic over it all for nothing. I say "for nothing" only because everything has a way of ultimately working itself out, whether you see that as unfolding immediately after the thing has resolved itself, or even years down the road when something better comes along as the result of that once-perceived 'missed opportunity'. That being said, even though I know that eventually things will work out, every once in a while I still find a way to get myself worked up over some things. Currently, to name a few, this includes grad school admissions; saving money; wanting to move out on my own; losing weight; and of course, my romantic life (or lack thereof).
5 Wintery Cocktails for This Snowy Season
For those of you who have been following my writing (outside of Emulating Emily) for a while, you'll know that I wrote for two U.K. blogs, one of which I wrote articles on drinks recipes. These posts went through the lovely Amy Poole, a writer herself living in Manchester, who helped me master these posts both through her advice and by example of her own writing. In fact, if you want to read her personal blog, you can do so by clicking here.
That being said, what better time to share some delicious winter-inspired cocktail recipes with you all than right now, in the middle of a frigid Canadian winter?
Restaurant Review: Earls King Street
In a follow-up of my the Valentine's Day plans that I posted a while back, I can now tell you how great the restaurant we chose was! We found ourselves celebrating "Galentine's" (a combination of gals + Valentine's, in case you were wondering) at Earl's on King. This night consisted of exchanging V-Day gifts, drinking wine, eating, and talking for hours. One of the gifts exchanged were chokers, courtesy of the lovely Émeraude, which we're wearing in the photo above (a joke that came from this picture being hilariously dropped into our group chat).
February Poetry Weekend (Sunday)
Part Two of my February Poetry Weekend: Sunday Edition. Unlike yesterday's post, this poetry is relatively current and again, typed up on my new typewriter. You can't help but feel compelled to write when you've got a beautiful vintage-style typewriter on your desk.
February Poetry Weekend (Saturday)
A compilation of poems I wrote in the spring and summer of 2015, and recently retyped on my new typewriter. Looking back on these poems now, nearly two years later, I can't help but feel so grateful at how far I have come and how much I grew from the experiences that I wrote about below. The event itself (and the writing that consequently poured out of me) is something that ensued a metamorphosis.
Ethereal Europe: Old Prague
Prague is a breathtakingly old city that, when viewed aerially, appears to be an intricate labyrinth of bright red-orange roofs. I was first immersed in its incitement of utter awe at the age of seventeen during my first trip to Europe. The perfectly preserved antiquity of it leaves you feeling as if you've been transported back hundreds of years in an idyllic medieval town.
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Single Girl's Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day. It's one of those holidays that most people either love or hate, and those people are usually divided by being in a happy relationship or being single, respectively. Though Valentine's Days spent single often left me as one of those bitter Grinches when that time of year rolled around, I eventually decided that it wasn't worth the negative thoughts and feelings for a day that makes other people genuinely happy and more outwardly expressive of their love for one another. So yes, Valentine's is intended to spend with your significant other, but if you're single, why not spend it with your friends (who you love platonically)?
The Crown (Review)
As per the Netflix website's series description: This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Starring: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby.
I've always been intrigued by the British royal family and the figurehead who is not only Britain and (modern) Canada's longest reigning monarch, but also the longest-reigning queen regnant in history, and the world's oldest reigning monarch. I always found it fascinating how she ushered in new technological advancements emerging from her younger years (such as when she had her marriage to Prince Phillip broadcast on the radio), into her television-broadcasted coronation, all the way into later adulthood and the present times (as with her annual televised Christmas broadcasts, which were initially done live). The royal family has increasingly "modernized" themselves it seems, keeping the traditions of the monarchy and partnering them with the views and norms of today. Of course, understanding the roots of this goes quite far back. This is where Netflix's The Crown comes in: a visual representation — undoubtedly with fictional elements to it — of how the modern day monarchy came to be.


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DeMar DeRozan Made Raptors History
Not only did DeMar DeRozan join Bradley Beal, James Harden, and LeBron James as the only players to score 50 points or more this year, DeRozan also made Toronto Raptors history in the process.
Last night, the Raptors needed all of DeRozan's record-breaking 52 points in Toronto's 131-127 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The previous team record was held by Vince Carter and Terrence Ross.
DeRozan has remarkably efficient as well on his way into the team record books. He went 17-of-29 (58.6%) from the floor and made five of the nine three-point attempts (55.6%). He also made all 13 of the free throws he attempted. In fact, according to Basketball-Reference, his percentages were so good that no other player in NBA history had ever eclipsed the 50 point mark on those numbers until DeRozan.
He lead the way with a 21-point first quarter and chipped in with 15 clutch points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and in overtime. The cherry on top was, of course, the win, pushing the Raptors' record to 25-10 and second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference standings.