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What is it with men and big boobs? Anatomically, these are glands which we humans use to feed our young. Studies say that the size of the breast depends on the support it gets from the chest.
"BOOBS DOWN!!" Is my battle cry. LOL!
Breast growth increases rapidly during pregnancy and typically, the size of the breast fluctuates throughout the menstrual cycle. All these years I thought it was just my hips. Usually, during old age, the breasts sag because the ligaments supporting it usually elongates.
Anyway, humans are the only animals in the kingdom which have breasts that are permanently swollen. POW!! Because of this, several studies have been made to find out the other functions of the breasts. Listen, does anyone have any ideas? According to scientists, animals mate when their partners are ovulating. Can the same be said of humans? I think not…..we fuck anytime. Now, it's said that the breast is the frontal counterpart of the buttocks. Now due to our upright posture, humans are more likely to copulate face to face. This gives new meaning to face down ass up…..right?,
On the flip-side, and despite the fascination folks have in the US for big boobs, there are some cultures which don't think that it is a worthy area of study. We all know not all men, prefer big tits. The best size is always described as "small, and round" you know like apples, hard, firm and wide apart."
Now of course these are the ranting's of a woman whose breast size has always been small.
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Hath Hell frozen over, or hath an internth presseth the wrong buttoneth? [Thanks Dustin!] Update: Readers are pointing out that it's probably due to the hurricane. Had no idea it was due to that, so we hope our Houston readers and their friends and family are safe. Here's to you guys.
Computer Weather Error Shows Why Houston Is in Extra Trouble


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When kids get their first cell phones around the world
About six years ago, when Sophia was just a toddler, Zaske and her husband moved the family from Oregon to Berlin.
By the time Sophia was in third grade in Berlin, almost no one in her class owned a cell phone, let alone a smartphone, Zaske said, and Sophia hardly noticed.
"At that time, she only knew a few kids who had a phone, and most of those phones were flip phones" and not connected to the internet, Zaske said.
But when Zaske and her family moved to California's San Francisco Bay Area, Sophia entered fourth grade and became the only student in her class without a smartphone, Zaske said, and the girl noticed.
"We intend to give Sophia a flip phone next year so that she can call us and make plans with friends after school more easily, but we will hold off on the smartphone until high school," she said.
As in most developed countries, Zaske said, many German children had access to smartphones or computers in their homes, but owning their own mobile device was not as common as it appears to be among children and teens in the United States.
Here is a sampling of at what age children around the world are given their own cell phones.
'Children across countries were sensitive to costs'
The study surveyed about 3,500 children in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania and the United Kingdom between 2013 and 2014.
"Back in 2014, around 80% of children owned either a mobile phone or a smartphone; 46% owned a smartphone and 33% a mobile phone," said Giovanna Mascheroni, a senior lecturer at the Università Cattolica of Milan in Italy and lead author of the study.
Yet, she added, there were differences across countries in how much children were allowed to use their smartphones in school and other places.
"Children in Italy and the UK were more likely to be restricted at school. They had no access to Wi-Fi and had to turn off their smartphones, whereas children in Denmark reported using the smartphone for class activities more frequently," Mascheroni said.
"Children in Portugal were more affected by the economic crisis, so they reported not having an internet plan any longer because it was too expensive," she said. "In general, though, children across countries were sensitive to costs. They used Wi-Fi networks when possible and switched 3G or 4G off to save money and power."
In the United States, cell phone ownership seems to begin at a younger age.
Kids having their own service plans
When did kids get a service plan? About 22% did so around age 10, 15% at ages 9 or 11, and 16% around age 8, according to the report.
Those numbers came as no shock to Douglas Gentile, a psychology professor at Iowa State University who was not involved in the new report but has studied the effects of media use on children.
Outside the US and Europe, children tend to own their first mobile phones when they are older.
"It seems that Korean children start to have their own mobile phone around second to third grade, and by the time they become fourth-graders, most of them have mobile phones," said Yoori Hwang, a researcher at Myongji University in Seoul and lead author of the study.
A wide disparity across cultures
"We asked the parents the optimal time to buy a mobile phone for their children; approximately 19.5% of the parents responded as 6 to 11 years; 59.8% of the parents responded as 12 to 17 years," said Dr. Meltem Dinleyici, assistant professor in pediatrics at the Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine and lead author of the study.
"According to the parent's responses, 3.3% indicated that there was no need for the presence of a mobile phone for children until the age of 18," Dinleyici said.
Overall, according to the study, ownership of mobile phones climbed between 2007 and 2014 from about 0.6% to 8.4% in Malawi, 2.4% to 16.2% in Ghana and 21% to 50.8% in South Africa.
In a study of fourth-year primary school children in Australia, nearly 31% owned or used a mobile phone at the start of the study. A year later, 43% did, according to their parents.
"Parents were asked at what age their child first owned or used a mobile phone. The median age was 8 years," said Mary Redmayne, an adjunct research fellow at Monash University in Australia and a co-author of the study.
"It seems that many parents of primary school children want to be able to contact their child, but we have not researched this," she said. "It would be interesting to know other reasons."
Best age for a kid's first phone? No one knows
The academy also advised that for children 2 to 5, screen time should be limited to one hour per day.
No matter the age, the academy recommended to avoid using media as the only way to calm your child, monitor your child's media content and what apps are used or downloaded, avoid screens one hour before bedtime, and keep meal times screen-free.
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Last spring, Petra Dahms' Facebook profile picture carried the banner "I'M WITH SCIENCE." The UC Davis graduate's inspiration: "Cancer Biology," one of her courses.
"Cancer Biology was one of my favorite classes and contributed to my decision to pursue a career in cancer research," says Dahms, now working at Stanford University. "The class — and working with Dr. Barlow for the summer on a research project — were truly life changing for me."
Dahms' sentiments were echoed by Wang Cao, an undergraduate biology major at Nanjing University in China, who also took Cancer Biology last year through UC Davis Extension. Speaking via Skype from Nanjing, he says he was particularly surprised to learn how complex the biology underlying cancer is. The course fueled a fascination with immunotherapy.
Old idea updated
Offered by the UC Davis Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Cancer Biology is run this spring quarter by Martin Privalsky, distinguished professor, and Sean Collins, assistant professor. Jacqueline Barlow, assistant professor, instructed the class last spring quarter. Other faculty members have made important contributions as guest lecturers.
Privalsky remembers that a similar but less scientifically oriented course targeted to non-majors was offered about 30 years ago, which covered some basic science as well as social issues around cancer.
"The course was very well received by a diverse group of students," recalls Privalsky, then a guest lecturer for the class.
The course fell by the wayside over the years, but Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, professor and department chair, approached Privalsky about reviving it with a more scientific focus. The general title belies the depth and breadth of this upper-division class, which is now aimed at biological sciences majors but also offered to anyone (with permission) regardless of background.
The updated Cancer Biology provides a firm grounding in cell biology and cancer genetics, and covers the basics of clinical treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, personalized medicine and immunotherapy. The course uses the second (2014) edition of the classic 900-page tome, "The Biology of Cancer," by Robert Weinberg, which provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, taking readers from the basics to a solid foundation of knowledge.
Lessons of cancer widely applicable
About 70 students took the popular class last year, and enrollment is expected to be even higher this year. While more than half the students are pre-med or have an interest in pursuing another health science career, there are always some students in the class from other fields, such as zoology or plant sciences. The instructors would like to see students with even more diverse backgrounds join the class.
"Focusing on the normal state and then on how things go awry is a good model to better understand any biological system," Privalsky says. "The course really provides a wonderful opportunity to integrate knowledge from other classes."
Class instructors want students to come away understanding that scientific progress is incremental, so sudden news of a cure for cancer is unlikely. And yet the basic understanding of cancer biology is continuously advancing. This is the essence of scientific knowledge, they argue, and what leads to improved therapies, higher cure rates and better prognoses than were possible decades ago for many cancers.
Reaching beyond the science
What students do after graduation from UC Davis is not tracked, so it is not known how many pursue medicine or cancer research after taking the course. The instructors are thrilled to hear that some have been inspired to embark on such careers, but emphasized that this is not their only goal
"Everyone has some personal experience with cancer, whether it is a friend, family member or even the student who has had to confront it," says Privalsky. "We approach the course from multiple angles, with the aim that students will learn the science but will also connect on a more human level."
The last few lectures of the quarter-long course are devoted to societal and psychological aspects of cancer, including personal and financial impacts. Some of the guest lecturers discuss their own experiences with the disease, further driving home the real-world relevance of what students have learned in class. The instructors hope that all students will be able to talk about cancer more comfortably and with a greater understanding as the matter inevitably arises during their lives.
Launching the next generation
Dahms and Cao have kept in touch with Barlow, who taught the course last year. Dahms is currently a research assistant in a Stanford laboratory, investigating transplant rejection in the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems.
"The information I learned in Cancer Biology has been invaluable to my research experience," she says. Dahms plans to continue to "be with science" and is applying to doctoral programs in cancer biology, genetics and molecular biology.
After Cao finished the class, he embarked on two biomedical research projects at Melbourne University in Australia — one in colon cancer and the other in immunotherapy. Now back at Nanjing University, he will pursue a doctoral degree at Melbourne University after graduation, with plans to continue immunobiology research.
"I find that I love it!" he adds with evident delight.
This story originally appeared in Synthesis, the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center magazine.


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Doing research on toddler travel tips, talking to mommy friends, and having a solid plan really helped. All flights went great and my girl was on her best behavior. I've compiled the advice and made a list of what worked and didn't work for us:
Do it
- Bring a stroller! I can't believe I ever considered leaving it home. Thank you to my super smart mommy friends for their advice on this one. It doubled as a toddler trapping device and luggage cart. And when we had to literally run to make one of our flights we could move quickly. *Bonus: You get to cut to the front of the security line at all airports! Just follow the handicapped entrance signs with your stroller.
- SNACKS! Have a lot of them. More than you think you will need. We brought little boxes of raisins, apple sauce pouches, cheese crackers, fruit snacks, marshmallows, PB&J sandwiches, dried fruit, animal crackers, and cereal.
- Good behavior prizes. A friend suggested wrapping a few new toys to give out during the flight. If she was good I gave her a "present" which in turn kept her busy! I did things like a new book, DVD, sticker book, etc.
- Electronic devices. We brought her Leap Pad 2 (with a few new games installed), mini DVD player, and our Kindles (new apps installed).
- Headphones. We brought these headphones for the airplane and they worked great! They don't get too loud so I never had to worry about volume in her little ears.
- Wikki Stix. These little buggers are awesome for traveling. We spent a long time making various people and animals and playing with them. She loved it! The best part is they aren't messy, don't come apart, and you can reuse them.
- Wipes. Definitely bring a lot of wipes in your carry-on.
- Ibuprofen. We decided to give Penelope a dose before we left for the airport as a preventative measure. I know this won't be for everyone.
- Small travel pillow/blanket. We ended up using our sweatshirts but I wish we would've had a better option. By the time we were on the last leg of our flight heading home my girl was exhausted. If we would've had a pillow and blanket it could have encouraged more rest time on the plane.
- Child's backpack. We really love this backpack. She was able to carry her own things and it wasn't too heavy. She still uses it daily.
- Other must have items in my carry-on: Extra clothes, favorite stuffed friends and lovey, band aids, extra batteries, sippy cup, extra baggies (big and small), DVDs, and chargers.
Didn't Work
- Silly putty. I thought this would be a great "present" to bring along. It was actually a big mess. It's stringy and pulls apart. I took it away and hid it. I would also stay away from play dough or anything like that.
- Small toys. I read they weren't recommended and listened. You don't want to be searching the airplane floor for a beloved small toy.
- Suckers. At least for us this was a bust. I bought ring pops for takeoff to help with the pressure change. They turned out to be a sticky mess. There was a constant line of sugary drool down her chin. Red licorice worked much better!
A few other items I wish we would have brought along for the trip: Outlet plugs and a power strip. We were fortunate to be staying with family and they had everything we needed. I ended up borrowing these items from them. Our toddler travel bed was up against a wall that happen to have 2 outlets right by her face. She generally leaves them alone but I didn't want to take a chance.


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The Favourite
Panorama | Special Presentations
Greek iconoclast Yorgos Lanthimos (Alps, VIFF 11; The Lobster, VIFF 15; The Killing of a Sacred Deer, VIFF 17) continues his dissection of the human condition with this blackly humorous period piece set in the sumptuous court of Queen Anne (as played, hilariously, by a rouge-cheeked Olivia Colman) in 18th-century England. As the semi-mad queen frivolously spends her days conducting duck races even while her country is in the midst of war with France, her most trusted advisor, Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough (a wickedly good Rachel Weisz), and the Duchess' new servant (Emma Stone) themselves go to war over just who will secure the role of queen's favourite and, by proxy, exert control over the whole of England… Lanthimos, characteristically, turns the tropes of the powdered-wig period drama upside down, playing what would be taken deadly seriously by other directors for laughs, and delivering comic set-pieces with a solemnly straight face. Drawing comparisons to both Barry Lyndon, for Robbie Ryan's (American Honey; I, Daniel Blake) gorgeous cinematography, and Marie Antoinette, for the way it reinvents the period piece for a modern audience, The Favourite continues Lanthimos' ongoing quest to uphold the Modernist creed and "make it new!"
"A propos of its subject, The Favourite feels like a crowning achievement… The skullduggery is hilarious in its absurdity, but as the stakes get higher you begin to pity all involved… As is often the case with Lanthimos, there's a deep well of sadness beneath the humorous surface." — Michael Nordine, IndieWire
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Format Change – Week 2-8 ANZ Open Division
Feedback After Phase 1
After Phase 1 of the HotS ANZ Open Division, Gamestah received feedback from teams and players
regarding the bracket format in used in Open Division. One of the major complaints was that teams
where being matched against competition that was wither much better than they were, or much
lower. This left teams in both situations with low quality games.
Changes for ANZ Phase 2 Open division
We still believe Swiss format to be the best bracket for Open Division. However, the field of
competition has widened and with new teams forming and entering we have decided to tweak the
format with the following changes starting in week 2.
- Each week the top eight teams on the Open Division League Table will be seeded by admins into one group
- The rest of the teams will be seeded by admins into a second group.
- Teams still earn one point per win or bye and these points are added to their League Table placement.
Note: the grouping of teams is redone each week, which will allow movement from one group to the
other for teams on a week-to-week basis throughout the season. However, teams still only register
for one weekly tournament, with the groups created by tournament admins after registration closes
each week.
We expect that players and teams will have a much better experience with the new grouping system, and look forward to seeing you join us on the battleground!


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Our talented maintenance crew led by Bruce Campodonico built the Snooper Chalet a couple of years ago. The Snoopers, our group of 5-6 year olds during our summer family camp, use the lodge as their home base for adventures around Camp.The Snoopers have a fun, busy schedule during their week at Camp. They visit the Fallen Leaf fire house, take pontoon boat cruises across the lake, and go on make-believe adventures to learn about the environment. The Chalet has an expansive deck with views of Fallen Leaf Lake. A great place for some quiet time. After all those adventures, the Snoopers need to rest! The Snoopers are a nice group of kids, and they're happy to share the Chalet with others during summer camp. Our talented yoga instructor leads classes daily on the deck. It's somewhat secluded, so a quiet, serene setting for the calming effects of yoga. During conference season, the Snooper Chalet is a great spot for some private time or breakout sessions.
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Over our 20-acres of lakefront property on Fallen Leaf Lake, we have some unique locations many guests never find. Witch's Pond, a quiet, secluded spot to get away to read, meditate or have a private conversation is one of our hidden treasures.Once you find the trail head, it's a short uphill walk to the pond. It will only take you about a minute to get to the pond. There are a couple of benches to sit on, or we have a dock and normally set a couple of chairs on the dock. If you need help finding the pond, ask at the office, our friendly staff will be happy to help you. Set some time aside to visit Witch's Pond and enjoy the serenity, fresh mountain air, crystal clear blue skies and inspiring view of Cathedral peak overhead.
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Jenny Banville saw the posting to be all-purpose staff for our spring conference season on a short-term adventure job site. Jenny submitted an application and was a shoe-in for the job with her customer service and summer camp experience coupled with her friendliness and positive attitude. She packed up her gear and hiking boots and headed west from Boston, MA to the mountains of California!After a few days of orientation, Jenny jumped into work and realized the breadth of duties involved in "all purpose". Washing dishes after meals (commonly referred to as a "Hobart" shift) quickly became one of Jenny's favorites. On a Hobart shift, the staff working together often collaborate on costumes. Jenny likes the fun and creativity of working in costume, plus the fast pace and challenge of turning piles of dirty dishes, pots and pans into a clean, organized kitchen with everything in its proper place. From washing dishes one day to crawdad fishing the next. Jenny put her seven summers as a camp counselor to use during a few conferences who brought families along for kids' programming. Jenny lead the kids for crawdad fishing, crafts, nature walks and even wrapping Jenny in tape. During free time, Jenny gets out on the hiking trails with friends and uses the paddle boards and kayaks at our boat dock on Fallen Leaf Lake. Jenny is passionate about photography and some of her favorite spots in the area are the upper falls and Kiva beach. Jenny is considering returning for the fall conference season as about half of each conference season's staff normally do. But the real world is calling with an offer from a charter school to head up their marketing and public relations right in her hometown of Salem, MA. With her passion for work, friendly attitude and ever-present smile, we hope to see Jenny back in the fall!


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Dreaming at the Center of My Being
Before posting a couple of dreams I had, I'd like to post a dream that Chris had on Sept. 30, which he shared on Share11:
This morning before waking I dreamt I was standing in front of an oval-shaped stargate, about the side of a large mirror. Peering into it, I saw another dimension, with beings in it.
This particular dimension appeared to be dark and foreboding. I asked the people who were showing it to me (who I did not see in the dream) if the beings on the other side of the stargate could see me as I could see them. No clear answer was provided.
In this dream, I was shown the same stargate twice. My feeling in the dream was that this was entirely real, and quite ordinary. I could sense how easy it would be to walk through this dimensional doorway, and find myself safely and instantly transported to another dimension, or any location in our galaxy or beyond. The feeling of the dream was of this being a simple revealing of this ancient technology to me at this time.
I find Chris' dream incredibly synchronous given mine of last night. Here is my description of it, which I wrote before having Chris' brought to my attention. After reading it, I also read SaLuSa's comment on psychic abilities opening. The synchronicity of the whole thing amazes me. But then I'm not sure that anything happening now should amaze us any longer.
Last night was the night I felt I had to turn around this sleep deprivation. I took the various naturopathic remedies I'd bought that day, turned on the music designed to help me sleep, and slept for two four-hour periods.
But the really remarkable thing was not the sleep but the dreams I had. I wonder if the same thing happened for you last night or may happen another night.
I had two dreams of four hours each. In the first, I was in a university setting and at a meeting. Our group encountered opposition that resulted in sanctions taken against us. Our belongings were confiscated and we left the scene greatly saddened. It felt like the typical lemming madness that afflicts our society today. I felt as if I were reliving and completing all the opposition I've experienced for adhering to 9/11 truth and the 2012 Ascension scenarios.
The second dream is more difficult to talk about because it felt like a reliving of circumstances to do with the creation of my being. Not my being as in soul, but present being. But more than that I cannot distinguish.
I found myself directed to a place that once had some particular significance to that creation event but was now overgrown. I spent a great deal of time wandering around the place until I felt satisfied and left.
I drove to another place that felt to me like a hall where celebrations were held. I saw myself at one point in the dream and, though my facial features were slightly different, I knew it was me.
My mother and father arrived along with many guests. They were not the same people as my present parents. I was in the midst of a gathering – "party" would be too festive a word – that was there for the occasion which I can only describe as a re-introduction. I was reacquainting myself with my parents, myself, and everyone else.
Nothing was explained. Everything simply unfolded and felt natural.
The process that was enacted was like reawakening. The knowledge was coming from within and "emerging." We seemed to "blossom"as that knowledge arose.
I awoke when the process of acknowledgment was completed. I must say I feel refreshed for the first time in ages. But I also feel a desire to remain apart and quiet. I'm not sure what just took place but it calls out from me a need to remain off by myself, open and reflective.
To honor it, I may take the day off. On the other hand, given how much is happening today, I may not have the luxury of taking time off. I may need to forge ahead.
October 3, 2010 2:31 pm
I saw myself.
I felt satisfied.
I knew it was me.
I feel refreshed.
Raven permalinkOctober 1, 2010 8:14 pm
Just discovered your blog today. Great work. I need the inspiration and faith to keep me going.
philavox permalinkOctober 1, 2010 10:33 am
Wonderful resonances are evoked by your dream-shares, Steve. Please do honor your inner movement in this moment, whether towards a day off, more online work, or both.


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Ronaldinho and Friends – A Historic Night
There was a time when international players were reluctant to visit Pakistan because of the supposed "Threats" to their security but this notion has forever been removed now due to the untiring efforts of Leisure Leagues by TrunkWala and World group as they brought Ronaldinho and Friends to Pakistan for not one, but two exhibition matches in Karachi and Lahore. This resulted in a sporting event which would leave an everlasting impact on the sports industry of Pakistan.
Everything about the match was exciting enough to attract a huge crowd to the stadium. This event was so magnanimous that it resulted in Shahra-e-Faisal being jam packed because of the huge inflow of cars making its way towards the National Hockey Stadium. Everyone was doing their best to watch these international football legends play live. Long queues at the gate and with even more people standing outside, the event was a success even before starting.
The ceremony before the match was phenomenal. The lights were shut down for a laser show and the crowd stood up with joy. Then came the amazing laser light show which had people screaming for more. It ended with lighting up a Pakistani flag.
The match started after the National Anthem and as soon as Ronaldinho and friends entered the ground, the crowd went nuts. It was as if it was a dream come true for many of the people who had come in and for those who couldn't make it to the event, live coverage by almost everyone on spot was bringing the action live online. The excitement was in the air. From they olay olay cheers to Brazil flags hanging around, you could see soccer fans screaming their hearts out on this mighty event. Three penalties and close tackles, watching the match was a sheer joyous moment for everyone.
The half time was even more exciting with Ali Azmat and Momina Mustehsan singing the newly composed football anthem "tera hai jahan". Here is the link to the song in case you missed it: https://soundcloud.com/aliazmatofficial/tera-hai-jahan-unite-for-football
The two teams, both being led by legends (Ronaldinho on one side and Giggs on the other) had Pakistani players in them as well. These were some of the top notch players from Pakistan who had their wishes granted when they teamed up with Ronaldinho and friends. With players such as Abdul Aziz, Kaleemullah Khan (the messi of Pakistan) and Saadullah who scored a goal in the match, Pakistan has strong players in its corner.
This was definitely a huge feat for the sporting industry in Pakistan as Ronaldinho and friends came in for these exhibition matches. After this we hope that there will be a higher influx of international sporting personalities in Pakistan in other categories as well. Also, with this exciting match, we also hope that our local talent will now have a better platform to showcase their football skills and pursue their dreams to become a prominent name in the world of football.


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U.S.-Jewish Iranians Reject Rouhani Invite
Leaders cite Iran president's recent comments on Holocaust.
When Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as president of Iran, would invite leaders of the Iranian Jewish community in the U.S. to meet with him when he was in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, the answer was a definitive "no."
After all, he was a Holocaust denier whose stated goal was to wipe Israel off the map.
But in recent days, when the new Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, issued a similar invitation, there was considerable discussion among the leadership of the Iranian Jewish community here and in Los Angeles as to the appropriate response. Unlike his predecessor, Rouhani has been on a one-man public relations campaign, seeking to soften his country's image in the hopes of easing tough economic sanctions and countering talk of military action against Iran.
In the end, though, after much late-night discussion over the weekend between the New York and Los Angeles groups, the answer was "no," based in part on a recent statement — or perhaps non-statement — on Rouhani's part.
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"The impetus of our decision," explained a leader of the Iranian American Jewish Federation here, "was that when the president had a chance to redeem himself on the question of the Holocaust, he did not do that."
He was referring to Rouhani's response, when asked by an American journalist whether he believed the Holocaust was a historical fact. The president chose to avoid a direct reply, saying he was a politician, not a historian.
In addition, Sam Kermanian, senior adviser to the Iranian American Jewish Federation in Los Angeles, noted that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, when asked a similar question about the authenticity of the Holocaust, said Iran condemns all murders, including the murder of Palestinians by Israelis.
"To compare accidental deaths to systematic murder shows that they don't understand the world's sensitivities to such a horrific event," Kermanian said.
The New York and Los Angeles groups, made up primarily of prominent businessmen, are separate but seek consensus on major issues.
A third factor, Kermanian added, was Rouhani choosing to bring to the U.S. with him Iran's only Jewish member of parliament, Siamak Moreh Sedgh, a 48-year-old doctor who has been an outspoken critic of Israel.
The concern was that Sedgh would be used as a propaganda tool, castigating Zionism and Israel's policies toward Palestinians.
American-Jewish Iranians are in a delicate position, deeply concerned about the fate of the 20,000 Jews still in their homeland. The leaders here do not want to offend Tehran by rejecting the meeting with Rouhani. But they are unwilling to hold a meeting with him for fear that it would be misinterpreted and actually used to mislead the Obama administration and U.S. public into thinking the Iranian Jewish community here has fallen for Rouh..ani's charm initiative.
The Iranian Jewish leaders said they had hoped Rouhani would offer some specific proposals or expand the freedom of the Iranian people.
"But we have not seen anything yet," a local leader said.
The decision not to meet with Rouhani was endorsed by Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who told The Jewish Week that Rouhani was "a master of charm and deception.
"He had an opportunity to send a strong signal simply by answering [the Holocaust question] in a different way. The fact that he wouldn't say it was an historical fact sends a clear signal to everybody."
Hoenlein noted that despite Rouhani's more benign rhetoric, asserting that he seeks dialogue with the U.S. and a peaceful resolution to the confrontation with Washington, "he and his officials have said they are not going to stop their nuclear program."
The Iranians have long insisted that their race to develop nuclear capability is for peaceful means, while the U.S., Israel and other Western countries believe the goal is to produce nuclear arms.
Some Israeli officials and American Jewish leaders have expressed deep, if private, concern that the administration is being outsmarted by the Rouhani diplomatic campaign and that his motivation is to continue to stall while the nuclear efforts continue.
One of the issues the American-Jewish Iranians would like to raise with Tehran's leaders is mandatory attendance on Shabbat at the Jewish schools in Iran.
The local Iranian Jewish leaders said that if invited, they might, under certain conditions, agree to meet with Sedgh, the Jewish parliament member, but as one said, "We are hoping he won't ask."


text: "We have a choice in being positive. For every minute we are angry, we lose sixty seconds of happiness. We must recognize as John Lembo says "Every waking moment we talk to ourselves about the things we experience. Our self-talk, the thoughts we communicate to ourselves, in turn control the way we feel and act." Therefore the first step is to be aware of your mental habits. So often we don't even realize we habitually catastrophize and trigger the stress response as a result. Here are 5 key benefits to inspire you to practice being positive. 1. Stress Reduction: Positive thoughts counter the negative effects of stress. For example, you can't be thankful and stressed at the same time. (Several Studies) 2. Social Interaction: Positive people have more friends, which is a key factor of happiness. (Robert D. Putnam) 3. Love: Marriages are much more likely to succeed when the couple experiences a 5 to 1 ratio of positive to negative interactions whereas when the ratio approaches 1 to 1, marriages are more likely to end in divorce. (John Gottman) 4. Performance at Work: Positive people are able to see the big picture, which helps them identify solutions, whereas negative people maintain a narrower perspective and tend to focus on problems. 5. Life Expectancy: Positive people live longer. (A Primer in Positive Psychology, Christopher Petersen, PhD)"


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A Department of Homeland Security official mentioned that WannaCry ransomware campaigns affected some U.S. critical infrastructure operators. It also mentioned that there are no victims in U.S. federal government.
Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee mentioned that his company is "aware of infections that occurred in the industrial control system community and had impact," including small utilities and manufacturing sites in the United States — though he said "no one's been hurt and no safety was at risk."
PAS Global CEO Eddie Habibi mentioned that companies that depend on industrial control systems (ICS) are put on high alert.
"In a corporate IT network, cyber security professionals have the option of isolating traffic or entire systems if they are compromised," Habibi said. "Personnel can also apply patches in real time with confidence that patching will not impact system performance."
"Those systems may have primary responsibility for controlling volative processes or ensuring worker and environmental safety," Habibi said. "System uptime is paramount."
"Real-time patches are also no-nos within a facility's network," Habibi added. "First, any Microsoft patch must have ICS vendor approval before application. Even with approval, patching typically occurs during maintenance windows and turnarounds when systems are offline — something that may occur only once or twice per year."
Patches can't be applied if there are chances of process disruption.
"In these cases, asset owners may place additional security controls in front of the unpatched system to mitigate risk," Habibi said. "This assumes that there is a closed-loop, enterprise-wide patch management process in place that can evaluate the steps required to mitigate risk; many companies are missing this capability."
Microsoft has released patches for security but it is not enough for limited ability work force of critical infrastructure.
"As we watch WannaCry continue to proliferate and see new variants spring up, the risk to industrial process facilities remains high," he said.
Langner founder and CEO Ralph Langner mentioned that the abled attacker could hit industrial targets and force a production halt. "We haven't seen that on a large scale yet, but I predict it's coming, with ransom demands in the six and seven digits," he said.
The Alertsec service protects everything stored on the computer such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Photos, Credit Card data files etc.


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Parking enforcement measures are to be introduced at Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn from March 1.
The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust said it is implementing the new measures in order to "ease parking difficulties and access problems, which are causing additional stress for patients."
"Good car parking provision for patients, visitors and staff is an important part of the experience of using the health service," a Trust spokesperson said.
The Trust has used parking enforcement measures at other sites to deal with inappropriate parking and to protect access for emergency vehicles.
The new measures will apply in a number of areas at Lagan Valley clearly identified by signage, and will ensure that:
• Disabled Blue Badge Bays are protected for Blue Badge Holders
• Emergency access routes are accessible by emergency vehicles
• Ambulance bays are restricted to ambulances only
• Drop off, pick up areas are used only for that purpose
• Verges and pedestrian footways are kept clear
• Restricted areas are not parked on
• Staff permit holding areas are used only by staff displaying permits
The enforcement measures will also ease parking difficulties associated with the building of the new Primary Community Care Centre, where increased temporary parking for members of the public and patients will be provided to the front of the hospital.
"The Parking Enforcement Agency (PEA) has been awarded the contract for enforcement, and will apply Parking Charge Notices to offending vehicles in the areas identified by signage," the spokesperson continued.
"The signage will shortly be erected and warning notices will be applied to offending vehicles for a period of one week to increase awareness before implementation. Thereafter Parking Charge Notices of £40 will be applied to offending vehicles, extending to £60 if not paid within two weeks. The company reserves the right to escalate the collection of fines to Debt Collection if necessary."
The Trust is urging hospital users to be aware of the signage indicating the designated areas in which enforcement will take place and has stressed that any appeals will have to be made directly to the PEA.
In June 2015 the SEHSCT Board approved the introduction of car parking charges across all its hospital sites. However, this week a spokesperson for the Trust said there is still "no firm date for the introduction of charges" at Lagan Valley.


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A group of baby clothes, bedclothes, hygiene merchandise and other baby essentials to make life simpler for brand new parents. No, I do not necessarily get what I need out of this world, yes the losses have been staggering these previous few years, however actually, it is not about self….and losing our Miracle Baby has really damaged via a number of the final vestiges of pleasure and self (though the reservoir nonetheless churns) and allowed me to crumble in obedience. Pregnancy and baby loss is commonly a taboo topic help us to interrupt the silence and show our specially designed social media photos on your website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, work intranet or noticeboard. We sit at a table simply exterior his classroom and take turns studying aloud, then we focus on what we learn, then he writes slightly about it, and-his favourite-typically we play word video games. Child #three arrives in July to fulfill Merhar's different kids Abby, 2, and James, 18 months.
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I pray that He either gives us a heartbeat before then, OR that He takes this baby. A quick history for people who don't know; my first son was born within three hours of arriving on the hospital and 20 minutes of pushing (just four hours after my water broke). You may give the baby tiny pieces of fruits like banana, mango, seedless watermelon, peach, pear, papaya, etc. Another fantastic card from the shadow field collection, the newborn theme is so lower with all of the finishing touches. Much like you, I felt led to name my child but haven't felt God reveal to me whether or not my youngster was a boy or girl. Whereas our children had been at the occasion I had another ultrasound adopted by another appointment with my physician to check on the baby.
And then we hugged – and there's something about a hug from a mom who has lost a baby…. There is something particular and robust and full of grace and mercy and unconditional love in a hug from a child loss Mama… It's different and sincere and deep… all of it from the conversation – to the tears – to the hug. Tip: All the time work 1 single crochet into the bottom of this chain 1 from here on in (this additionally gives somewhat enhance which is great for child hats) it's NOT counted as your 1st sew. I could have needed to walk away from her physique in the cemetery 6 years ago – but she was more alive then ever before as I did. My baby slept by means of the night and had a a lot-needed bowel movement after our session.
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It's time to move your beloved black skinny jeans to the back of the closet to make way for summer's hottest denim trends. Warmer weather is the perfect time to play with standout denim pieces that can be dressed down foe weekend brunch or glammed up for a night on the town. Check out how some of the celebrity style stars wear them and then let's go shopping!
Who do you want to channel: Hollywood or Bollywood celebrity style?
You dress them up or down or through them mindlessly on a day off, they somehow never fail. No wonder they are trust worthy go-tos for celebrities style too.
I've personally looked around and found 10 very different outfits that I bought were definitely worth sharing. A mixture of all style denim shorts and dresses, but there's also a mix of jeans with boots and jackets, so no matter what season you are in at the moment around the world, there's some fashion blogger inspiring for the right one!
Off shoulder tops to show off shoulders and collar bones with a pair of denim shorts can be a perfect pair for these summers.
Celebrities to flaunt in their casual denim looks.
It can look quirky and formal at the same time if paired properly. Best part is you can work on it according to your own preference. You can opt for heavily distressed jeans to make a statement or choose a subtle one to tone it down. It looks super effortless. The whole tinsel town is rocking the look so it's a must have in your wardrobe. Let's have a look at how celebrities are doing it.
It has become difficult from me for not starting a trendy list with Deepika. She shows us how to do it in a classic way.
Keep your lips bold for a glamorous look or nude makeup to let the outfit grab all the attention.
Actress Rihanna in her stunning denim looks. The singer super flashed her flat stomach under a denim shirt, paired with a ripped denim skirt .she finish her unique look wish a pair of 90's style cap with a nude stiletto's and denim clucher.


text: Barney Cashman at the age of 47 wants to join the sexual revolution before it's too late, but he is a gentle sober soul with a true blue wife of 23 years and absolutely no experience in adultery, so he fails in each of three seductions. First he tries a flaunting sexpot who likes cigarettes, whiskey and husbands other than her own. Barney is not properly set up for such compulsions, especially in his mother's apartment, so he flunks the course. But he's got a better idea; a kooky actress friend should be just the ticket. But she turns madder than a hatter. So that leaves his wife's best friend. But unfortunately the friend is a sternly driven moralist who sees sin round every bend. Obviously Barney was born to failure. "Mr. Simon has created a great character here. . . . It is extraordinarily funny and yet also charming. . . . He is as witty as ever, perhaps wittier." N.Y. Times . "Delightfully hilarious and witty, as well as filled with wisdom about human nature . . . . An uproariously funny author. But he is far more than that. He has a mellow and compassionate understanding of how weak and essentially well meaning mankind behaves. . . . A genuinely brilliant play." N.Y. Post.


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Celebrating America's reliance upon, and love of, the automobile and all modes of wheeled transportation, Art TouGeau is an annual event sponsored by the Lawrence Arts Center with key support from numerous city merchants and organizations.
It's difficult for me to imagine an event like this taking place anywhere else in middle America. This university town GETS IT when it comes to supporting the arts in their many modes of expression, and that is part of what makes Lawrence a vibrant place to live or visit.
As I viewed one of the art works prior to the parade, I noticed an approaching judge, clipboard in hand. "Too bad there is no creativity in this town" I said, tongue firmly in cheek. "Yeh," she responded, "It's really a boring place to live." We both chuckled, but in my mind I was contrasting life in Lawrence to life in the super-regulated, sprawling, corporate-like suburb in which I have my residence. The Beige Capital* offers great services for its residents, but it sure is boring.
Following are a number of photos from Art TouGeau, with a minimum of explanation. Remember that clicking on a photo will allow you to see the image in a slightly larger size.
Beer Bottle Cap Covered Car
Isetta helicopter
Da Kuntry Pedlur
Dental Care Car
Flower Power?
Photographing the Photographer
Yellow Submarine (with appropriate music)
Is he doing this voluntarily?
After the parade - a rhythm band serenade
More photos from the Art TouGeau Parade may be seen on my Flickr photostream at www.flickr.com/photos/kansasexplorer3128/sets/arttougeau
*The Beige Capital: Overland Park


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Advice to My College Freshman
You have fabulous opportunities ahead of you, and there are many choices that you will have.
- Remember to focus on what is best for you in the long run, instead of what feels easy, or right at the moment. Have fun, but more importantly learn and grow so your future is brighter and fuller.
- Do not procrastinate; organize for your classes. Get your work done and then you can enjoy your time off without concern.
- Start college projects and assignments early so that if you need help you can seek out a professor or a smart friend. It will reduce your stress and keep you grounded.
- Choose good friends. Seek out the nice ones, the responsible ones that will be there when you need them. Also find some really smart ones for study groups.
- Get involved in multiple college activities. That is how you find friends and experience new things, both of which add to the richness of life. See college shows, learn a new skill, and explore your world.
- Communicate with people when you are unhappy with them. Don't keep your frustration inside because it doesn't help you and they won't change unless they realize how their behavior has affected you.
- When something does go wrong, or there is a problem, never be afraid to discuss it with your resident advisor, a parent, or another adult. Small problems can grow bigger and be harder to solve.
- Get enough sleep, eat healthy food, and exercise multiple times a week. It keeps your body and your mind working efficiently.
- Spend your money wisely and remember to be careful where you leave your money and other valuables, not everyone is as kind and as good as you are.
- Stay safe, be aware or your surroundings especially at night. Don't walk alone in areas that are unpopulated on or off campus.
- College is different from high school, you are responsible for everything you do, to get it done on time, and to manage your life.
Best of Luck!!!


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text: education Senate Advances Bill to Make School Board Elections Partisan By Whittney Evans • Feb 19, 2015 Photo Dean via Creative Commons Listen Listening... / 1:25 Utah lawmakers are forced to find a new way to elect state school board members this legislative session after a federal judge ruled back in September that the current process is unconstitutional. Senate Gives Preliminary Approval to Property Tax Equalization Bill By Brian Grimmett • Feb 17, 2015 Brian Grimmett The Utah Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would help equalize school funding between rich and poor school districts. Early High School Graduation Bill Advances in Utah Senate By Whittney Evans • Feb 9, 2015 Listen Listening... / 1:10 The Utah Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill that would encourage high school students to graduate early. Senate Committee Okays Mandatory Civics Test By Whittney Evans • Jan 27, 2015 Ian Burt via Flickr Listen Listening... / 1:28 A bill that would require Utah students to pass an American civics test in order to graduate high school advanced in committee Tuesday afternoon. Recess Before Lunch Increases Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Kids By Taylor Hayes • Jan 13, 2015 Vkem via Wikimedia Commons Listen Listening... / 1:30 A new study shows that children increase their fruit and vegetable intake if they eat school lunch after recess. The study was conducted by researchers at The Veggie Project, a Brigham Young University initiative. Legislators Talk Tax Increases at Annual Taxpayers Association Conference By Brian Grimmett • Jan 12, 2015 Brian Grimmett Listen Listening... / 1:19 Members of the Utah Legislature discussed how they might handle several key issues they'll be facing this legislative session at the annual pre legislative conference put on by the Utah Taxpayers Association. State School Board Reviews New Science Standards By Whittney Evans • Jan 8, 2015 Amy via Flickr Listen Listening... / 1:17 The Utah Board of Education received a first draft Thursday of the state's new science education standards for grades 6-8. But they won't be implemented for another three years. State SAGE Test Results Show Low Proficiency in Language Arts, Math, and Science By Brian Grimmett • Oct 27, 2014 Flickr: biologycorner The Utah State Office of Education has released the results of the new Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence, or SAGE, testing and proficiency numbers are quite low. Ogden School District Names New Interim Superintendent By Brian Grimmett • Oct 24, 2014 Ogden School District The Ogden School District Board of Education has appointed a new interim district superintendent to replace Brad Smith. Brad Smith is leaving the Ogden School District to become the new state superintendent of public instruction. To replace him, at least temporarily, the Ogden School District Board of Education has selected Assistant Superintendent Sandy Coroles. She's worked in the Ogden school district for 25 years. She also worked closely with Smith in helping implement new programs aimed at improving education outcomes in the district. Ogden School's Chief Selected as State Superintendent By Whittney Evans • Oct 13, 2014 Ogden School District Superintendent Brad Smith has accepted a position as Utah's next Superintendent of public instruction. A divided school board picked Smith out of four candidates on Friday. AG's Analysis of Common Core Finds Utah in Complete Control of Standards and Curriculum By Brian Grimmett • Oct 7, 2014 Brian Grimmett Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has completed an analysis of Utah's involvement in what is known as the common core standards. Governor Gary Herbert requested the report in order to get to the bottom of the debate over the common core. "I want the truth and I can handle the truth," he says. "As I know the people of Utah can do so also and want and desire the truth." Libertarian Group Sues School Board Over Common Core By Whittney Evans • Aug 1, 2014 Connor Boyack In a lawsuit filed Thursday in 3rd District Court, the libertarian group Libertas Institute alleged the Utah school board violated state law by adopting the common core state standards. And the group says the governor's recent call to investigate the standards will likely overlook that violation. Governor Launches Review of Academic Standards By Whittney Evans • Jul 17, 2014 Brian Grimmett Governor Gary Herbert is calling for a comprehensive legal review of the state's adoption of the Common Core Standards. He's hoping a legal analysis performed by Utah's Attorney General will quash any misconceptions and ease ongoing concerns that the state has lost control of academic standards and curriculum. School Board Hires Search Firm to Find New State Superintendent By Whittney Evans • Jul 15, 2014 The committee tasked with finding a new state school superintendent has hired a private search firm to seek out potential candidates. Salt Lake City-based SEARCH Group Partners will work alongside the committee to help recruit applicants and sift through resumes. Horizonte Grads Work to Put College Scholarships to Use By Whittney Evans • May 30, 2014 Whittney Evans Every year, Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, an alternative high school in Salt Lake City awards college scholarships to dozens of graduates. And every year, many of those scholarships go unused. A new partnership between Horizonte and Salt Lake Community College helps grads stay the course and enroll in college, despite the obstacles. New School Report Card Might Replace School Grades By Whittney Evans • Apr 23, 2014 Foxy1219 via Wikimedia Commons Utah Governor Gary Herbert's education advisor is working to replace Utah's two school accountability systems with one easy-to-read, yearly report card. The newest school grading system received mostly negative responses when letter grades were first released last fall. Utah's school accountability systems use factors like end of year tests, student growth and graduation rates to show how schools are performing. School grading assigns letter grades A through F and the Utah Comprehensive Accountability System or UCAS grades schools based on a 600-point-scale. New Guadalupe School Nears Completion By Whittney Evans • Apr 14, 2014 Whittney Evans The walls are up at the new Guadalupe School in Rose Park. And school administrators say the fundraising campaign is on target for an August opening. Top Education Official in SLC Discussing Early Education and Technology By Whittney Evans • Apr 1, 2014 Tnvols2 via Wikimedia Commons An official with the U.S. Department of Education is in Salt Lake City today talking about the impact technology has on young children. Dr. Libby Doggett is President Obama's deputy assistant secretary of early education. She's at the Hilton Hotel speaking and taking questions. Doggett's presentation, called "High Tech Tots: Opportunities and Challenges" explores how ever-increasing screen time can both aid and impair early learning. But she's focused on helping technology improve education for young people. Chief of Public Schools Announces Retirement By Whittney Evans • Mar 28, 2014 http://schools.utah.gov/superintendent/ The Utah State Office of Education announced today State School Superintendent Martell Menlove will retire after only a year and three months on the job. Menlove was appointed as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in January 2013 after serving as deputy to Superintendent Larry Shumway, before Shumway, himself retired in 2012. Menlove said in a statement his immediate plans are to spend time with family. Salt Lake County Inmates Get Science Lessons From U of U By Whittney Evans • Mar 24, 2014 The University of Utah is bringing science education to inmates at the Salt Lake County Jail. Starting today, scientists and educators will volunteer to give lectures and arrange hands-on projects inmates can do to get them motivated for life outside. One by one, cell doors at the county jail open to release about half the inmates lodged in a housing unit of about 64. They take a seat and turn their attention to Nalini Nadkarni, a professor of biology at the University of Utah and director of the U's Center for Science and Math Education. Kids Learn STEM by Building Underwater Robots By Whittney Evans • Mar 19, 2014 About 450 elementary and middle school students were in Lehi today competing to see who could build the best underwater robot. The event is part of an annual competition that gives students a hands-on introduction to science, technology engineering and math or STEM education. Ashton Adamson and Brenna Pope are sixth graders at Snow Springs Elementary School in Lehi. They're sitting poolside, where Adamson says they're preparing to submerge their robot named Nemo into a tiny obstacle course. No Funding for Technology Initiative in Budget Compromise By Whittney Evans • Mar 10, 2014 Brian Grimmett Utah House and Senate leaders have finally come to an agreement on the state budget following a week's-long impasse. The sticking point was primarily House Speaker Rebecca Lockhart's proposed $200 million technological upgrade for public education. But that bill is now off the table. House Speaker Rebecca Lockhart says the technology initiative would have required up to $50 million in ongoing revenue to make it worthwhile. But Senate leaders were unwilling to spend more than $26 million. Senate Approves High Quality Preschool Pilot Program By Brian Grimmett • Mar 6, 2014 Brian Grimmett In an effort to help fight intergenerational poverty the Utah Senate passed a bill to provide grants to schools to create or expand preschool programs that serve at-risk children. Study Gives Utah "D" In Civil Rights Education By Whittney Evans • Mar 5, 2014 State Library and Archives of Florida The Southern Poverty Law Center says Utah is about average among other states in how well it covers the civil rights movement in the classroom. But the organization's latest report from the Teaching Tolerance Project shows the average grade is pretty poor. Classroom Overhaul Envisions More Technology By Judy Fahys • Feb 13, 2014 Aleks Dorohovich House Speaker Becky Lockhart only needed to look at her own children to see kids and electronic devices go together naturally. The insight has inspired her new initiative to transform Utah's public schools. Lockhart says parents and teachers need to catch up to children when it comes to technology. That's what prompted her Public Education Modernization Act. It would put electronic devices into the hands of all 620,000 students in Utah's schools. Lockhart's asking for up to $300 million to make her vision a reality. Preschool Program Wins House Approval By Judy Fahys • Feb 11, 2014 Tasha Cook The Utah House threw its support behind new results-based programs to boost early-childhood education. It's a concept backed by leaders of both parties. Republican Rep. Greg Hughes of Draper says all Utahns have a stake in making sure that all children get a good start at school – even before they're in kindergarten. His bill calls for investors to foot the bill for expanding early education programs like those in the Park City and Granite School districts. Hughes says the $5 million program will provide opportunities for disadvantaged children Bill Gives Teachers More Time for Professional Development By Whittney Evans • Feb 4, 2014 Proposed legislation could give Utah teachers more days to train and prepare at no additional cost to taxpayers –but it would mean fewer days in the classroom with students. Members of the Senate Education Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance the bill. Senate Bill 103, sponsored by Republican Senator Aaron Osmond would give local school districts the flexibility to swap regular instruction days for teacher professional development days. Low-Income Fourth Graders Lagging Behind Peers in Reading Scores By Whittney Evans • Jan 28, 2014 Utah Fourth Graders are all improving their reading scores, but child advocacy group Voices for Utah Children notes that over the past decade, fourth graders who come from low-income families have not improved as quickly as their peers. According to a report released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, from 2003 to 2013 the gap between reading scores from low income children and upper income children increased by 22 percent – meaning kids from higher income households are improving at a faster rate. GOP Lawmaker Tries to Change State School Board Election Process By Whittney Evans • Jan 16, 2014 A Republican State lawmaker from Bountiful wants to change the way state school board members in Utah are elected to office, and he hopes to leave politics out of the equation. Right now, a seven-member committee appointed by the Governor is responsible for vetting state school board candidates. That group sends it's nominations to the governor who then selects two candidates for each position. House Bill 59, sponsored by State Representative Jim Nielson would get rid of that committee and the governor's role in process. U.S. Education Secretary Spotlights Salt Lake City Middle School By Whittney Evans • Dec 5, 2013 US Department of Education via Creative Commons The country's top education boss was in Utah today to praise and learn from one of Salt Lake City's highest-achieving Title 1 schools. 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Now you won't have to worry about your skin anymore. It will get easier with WAY, a cool gadget which will act as your personal skincare professional. The device provides beauty tips and practical skincare on your smartphone by collecting data from your skin and the environment. Along with a relevant mobile app, you will get the full solution. WAY can protect your skin from harmful UV rays and keep it from dryness. Skincare will become really easy with WAY, especially if you are a working woman.
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How to Use WAY?
You can use WAY by placing the sensor on your skin. It will be better if you place it on the face, where most oils tend to assemble. You just need to hold it for three seconds and you can see the oil levels and moisture on your skin. You will also get other detailed information which is essential for skincare. Only once a day and WAY can become your mobile dermatologist. You can use the information about your skin and use it to get a better health.
Apart from details about your skin condition, the device also analyses the environment and you can see what weather conditions your skin will be facing. To receive updates about humidity index and UV, you just need to hold the WAY device in the air. Based on these levels, you will learn which will be the best solutions to go for the day.
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Who Can Use?
The device is aimed for professional women and mothers who are busy and do not have the time to care for themselves. With this device, you can learn about your skin condition in just three seconds and get tips about skincare regime, which will save you time and also make you look best.
Indiegogo Campaign
The Indiegogo campaign had a total funding goal of $50,000 which was achieved in less than 72 hours. It has still 4 days to go and the Early Bird offer is already sold out. The shipping date is expected to be in November 2015.
You can pre-order your set of WAY if you like, but you have to hurry before the time runs out!
A mobile dermatologist device tells you exactly what's up with your skin http://t.co/rnqYH8vCrt
— Hello WAY (@HelloWAYco) June 25, 2015
What about you? Are you going to pledge your funds for this campaign? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.


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EPAM Java Community стартує серію воркшопів, які спрямовані на розвиток корисних практичних навичок middle+ java-розробників.
Topic: Working with Graphs in Java
We are going to talk about one of the most underestimated topics in programming - Graph theory. A lot of companies has demand for such experts and graphs are often asked on technical interview where your skills must be validated among thousands of candidates. The main target is to learn how to build and traverse graphs-like structures in different ways, how to divide difficult task on smalls and how to write readable code.
About instructor:
Dmytro Prytula, Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Dnipro
Dima is Java software engineer with more than 5 years experience. He is doing programming from childhood. He played roles of mobile and back-end developer, was in charge of Google Play Store releases and was key developer on one of his last project in EPAM Systems. He created from scratch Android classes for FoxminEd company and his students continue it after him. Currently He is interested in advanced algorithms and data structures. You may find him in participants list in programming contests on Codeforces.
Workshop will be 100% practice where you need to develop your own solution for predefined graph configuration tests.
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IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.5 to V1.6 Migration Guide
An IBM Redbooks publication
Published 09 May 2014
IBM Form #: SG24-8202-00
(164 pages)
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Authors: Sriram Balakrishnan, Tony Carrato, Sunil Mishra, Pam Nesbitt, Diwakar Puthalapat, Craig Scott, Jun Xia Zhou
IBM® Intelligent Operations Center is an integrated solution, and a continually evolving platform and set of capabilities. The platform grows as the capabilities increase over time, and new interfaces and integration points are introduced in each release.
The purpose of this IBM Redbooks® publication is to guide planners, architects, and implementers through the options that they have, to take advantage of the new capabilities and maximize the benefits of moving to the new release. This book considers what has already been deployed with IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.5, the benefits of the new version (IBM Intelligent Operations Center V188.8.131.52), and the best way to take advantage of the new capabilities as you transition.
IBM Intelligent Operations Center has several integration and extension points for the previous and current versions of the product, which points are documented and described in this book. This IBM Redbooks publication describes options and considerations for the best way to migrate customizations and benefit from the new architecture.
Thorough details about the differences between the prior and new versions of the product are provided, to enable a clear understanding of migration choices, options, and preferred practices. This book includes descriptions of the trade-offs for each migration option, and in-depth information about data flows, available tools, and scripting changes that might affect existing IBM Intelligent Operations Center installations.
This book is targeted to the following audiences:
- Line of business managers or stakeholders who are interested in understanding the new features in IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.6, and who are looking for information about how to plan the migration of their current IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.5 environments.
- Architects who need to understand the effect that IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.6 will have on the architecture of IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.5 solutions.
- IT specialists and product specialists who are responsible for implementing the migration of a solution based on IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.5 to a V1.6 solution.
Readers of this book will benefit from the IBM Redbooks publication IBM Intelligent Operations Center 1.6 Programming Guide, SG24-8201.
Table of contents
Chapter 1. What is new in IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.6
Chapter 2. Comparing IBM Intelligent Operations Center V1.5 and V1.6
Chapter 3. Planning the migration
Chapter 4. Migrating the solution customization
Chapter 5. Migration use case
Chapter 6. High availability considerations
Appendix A. Scripts provided with this book
Appendix B. Additional material
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After one of the most unusual campaigns in recent memory, we're glad to see a new Aiken County Treasurer is finally in place.
Jason Goings started his new post as Treasurer on Monday after winning the election in November to replace retiring Treasurer Linda Sharpe.
The Belvedere native was one of 11 write-in candidates to file for the seat, but due to a delay in getting the final results, he didn't even know he had won the race until several days after the election.
His initial plan was actually to run for auditor, but was booted off the ballot as part of the election debacle that removed hundreds of candidates in 2012. He was set to be the lone opposition to then-County Councilman Charles Barton, who was elected handily in November with 97 percent of the vote. Despite having the ability to file as a write-in candidate for auditor, Goings switched to the much more convoluted treasurer's race.
At the time he filed in late September, there were already eight write-in candidates aiming for the seat. That number would eventually grow to 11, turning the race into an election free-for-all.
He explained to the Aiken Standard that he felt compelled to switch races because after the ballot dilemma, Republican nominees were certified for all County offices except treasurer. The office's responsibilities are very similar in nature, but certainly not the same. Essentially, the auditor oversees the levying of taxes, while the treasurer is tasked with actually collecting county taxes.
The qualifications to run for both positions are not lengthy. A candidate must be 18 years old, be a registered voter and live in the county you represent at the time of the election. That's it.
We hope Goings' background as a media specialist and government and economics teacher at Silver Bluff and Midland Valley high schools translates well into his new role. He grew up here and served our education system for two decades, certainly signs that he has the best interests of Aiken County at heart.
He's also been working alongside Sharpe to learn the ropes and make the transition more effectively. The two have already worked jointly to make a change in the Treasurer's office so that all bad checks will immediately be sent to the Worthless Check unit under the Solicitor's Office. We're also certainly grateful for Sharpe's commitment to Aiken County after she served our community as treasurer for more than a decade.
It's not surprising that on her last day, people were stopping by her office every few minutes, handing her cards and giving her hugs.
Thanks to Sharpe and the efforts of her staff, we now have a one-stop car tag renewal service at the Treasurer's office. During her 16-year tenure, she tried to keep the Treasurer's office up to date with technology and moving in the right direction.
We put our trust in Sharpe as voters each of those years, and she served us admirably. We're hopeful Goings earns that trust quickly and serves our county in the same way for decades.


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Absent Dads
Dear Dr. Bill,
After eleven years of being a completely absent father, my ex-husband now wants to "become a dad" to my thirteen year old daughter. She is VERY ANGRY and wants nothing to do with him. She even hangs up on his calls. My ex is almost begging for a relationship with her. I've talked to my daughter and asked her to give him a chance, but she refuses. What should I do?
Dear Laura,
I'm sure it is very difficult for you to be in the middle of this situation. You want to spare your daughter more pain and heartache, but it sounds like you want to give your ex a chance to make amends over his past behavior.
The bible teaches that we "reap what we sow." In other words, there are consequences for our actions. Your husband completely abandoned his daughter for eleven years, and now he is dealing with the fallout from his irresponsibility and selfishness. He is going to have to earn the right to have a relationship with her. This is going to take patience, humility, and time.
Here's a question for you—is your ex truly repentant, or is he simply feeling guilty for his past actions. Does he truly have your daughter's best interests at heart, or does he just want to get rid of his own guilt feelings?
If he has really turned his life around and wants to make things right, he's going to need to demonstrate it through concrete actions, shown consistently over time.
Don't pressure your daughter to reconcile with her father. Give her lots of space and let her move at her own pace, which may be very slowly and cautiously. Your ex-husband shouldn't expect to start with phone conversations or personal visits. It might be better for him to express his remorse and ask her forgiveness through letters.
Let your daughter know that you will respect her decisions in this matter, and that you understand how much pain and anger she feels. But explain that holding on to resentment and bitterness will only hurt HER in the long run.
Thanks for writing, Laura.
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Much before it got rechristened to UEFA Champions League, the annual European extravaganza used to be known as the European Champions Clubs' Cup, or simply European Cup.
Despite the stance of English Football Association, branding the competition as a 'distraction', Manchester United entered the competition as English Champions in 1956, thereby becoming the first English team ever to participate in an European competition.
United had a brilliant run in the competition – from trouncing Anderlecht 10-0 in the first round (the highest score-line registered by United) to making a stunning comeback in the quarter-finals against Athletic Bilbao (Bilbao won 5-3 in the first leg before losing 3-0 to United in the return leg).
However, their stunning debut was cut short by eventual champions Real Madrid who won 5-3 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
United finally won the elusive trophy in 1968 when they defeated an entire Portuguese fleet of Benfica 4-2 in extra time to clinch their first ever European silverware.
This win also marked United as the first English team ever to lift the European Cup.
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Happy Mother's Day!
In celebration of mother everywhere I decided to make my Grandmother's peanut butter cookies. I remember as a kid sitting down at their table with a cookie and a glass of milk, the milk was a must, and biting into a cookie and the way it absorbed all the moisture in my mouth and melted. Yum.
These cookies are not quite my grandmother's since I used regular flour instead of rice flour (she had to follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons). So the taste is not quite the same, but still close enough to bring memories of my grandmother's warm smile to mind.
Grandma's Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all purpose or rice flour
1/4 cup potato starch flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl cream peanut butter, butter & sugars until mixture is light and fluffy. Add flours, baking powder, vanilla & egg; beat until smooth. Drop batter by tablespoon about 3 inches apart on a nonstick cookie sheet. Flatten criss-cross style with a fork dipped in rice flour. Bake 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on sheet before removing. Enjoy!


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Tuesday 19th July 2016
Since my first interview with Awake At Last the guys have continued to stay in contact with news and updates on the progress of their music. I'm really impressed with the band, they have a great sound and are constantly trying to push themselves further to do what they can to make things work. I was pleased to hear they're working on new material, so I caught a moment with Imran to find out what they've been up to.
What have you been up to since we last spoke in October, and what's new for the band?
We've been on the road a bunch since then and were able to release a brand new single "Never Be A Memory" and a music video for it as well. We just got out of the studio with producer Andrew Baylis and have got a bunch of shows coming up through the end of summer!
You've been playing a lot of tour dates. How have the shows been going for you guys?
They've been going great! We've played around 150 shows since King Of The Worlds release and we finally winded down that tour cycle now then we entered the studio for the new CD. We've been able to connect to so many people in that time and perform all over the country. We've been very fortunate to get to go out on the road so much and do what we love doing.
How responsive are you finding the crowds to your music?
There has been a really solid reception to our music live; we all bring a high energy live show and love to perform our songs live! Having fans sing along with us is great and helps keep the energy high.
Word has it that you've been in the studio working on a new EP. Are you able to tell me any details about that, and when we can look forward to hearing the new material?
We just wrapped up recording a new CD with producer Andrew Baylis in June. We went in and picked out the six best tracks and were out in Cleveland for two weeks working on the CD. We currently are figuring out release plans and have nothing set in stone but a late Fall release would be ideal.
What was the decision behind setting up a campaign through Indigogo and how much will that help you with creating the new EP?
We are currently unsigned to a label and run everything in our band ourselves, including all the business aspects. So we decided it would help us cover the studio time costs and help us budget properly for this release, and we were able to cover the studio time from the Indiegogo. It helps out a lot and in return our fans were able to get cool perks and prizes from us.
Check out the full campaign and donate here.
What can we expect from the new EP, and how would you say this release has grown since the last?
We've definitely pushed ourself more musically – the guitars are definitely doing a lot more as are the drums, bass and vocal melodies. There's a lot more energy on the new EP and we're all confident in the change of direction the progression of our sound, since we would never want to release the same CD twice. We all came together a lot more on the songwriting as a full band and were able to blend our influences into this new direction of Awake At Last.
How did the opportunity come about to work with Andrew Baylis to produce your EP?
We've been friends with Andrew Baylis for years as he was the guitarist of Life On Repeat and we'd played many shows with them. We'd been bouncing a lot of producer ideas around and we'd decided to go with him due to both our history with him and how hard working and talented of a producer he is. He was the perfect fit for this CD and he was stoked on our new material and really helped us make the best CD possible.
Can fans look forward to any new material being performed at your upcoming live dates?
Yes! We've been playing some of the new songs live. Our set has been half released material and half the new songs. So we're looking forward to seeing our fans rocking out with us on the new songs.


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Hitting School
This camp will give your son a head start on the upcoming spring season. The camp offers a low player-coach ratio where each hitter will receive individual attention in a small group atmosphere. Each hour-long session will include hands-on coaching from members of the Bethany Baseball staff. The hitters will go through a series of different stations that will offer a fun yet challenging environment. This type of instruction will hopefully get your son in great baseball shape and put him well on his way to being a successful hitter in the upcoming season.
Pitching School
This camp will focus on the basic mechanics, throwing techniques, and strategies of pitching. Members of the Bethany Baseball staff will be there to provide small group instruction. This camp will be a great way for your son to refresh his baseball skills and at the same time get him ready for the spring baseball season.
Catching School
This camp will focus on the basic mechanics, blocking, receiving, throwing, and strategies of catching. Matt Wollenzin will direct the camp. Matt played D1 baseball and coached D1 baseball. He is the head coach of the Mankato Moondogs in the summer. Matt was a D1 All-American as a catcher and has a great knowledge for the position. Matt is in his third year as an assistant at Bethany.
Discounts: $150 to Register for Both Hitting School & Pitching School
$150 to Register for Both Hitting School & Catching School
Print Mail-In Registration Form (PDF)
Location: Bethany Lutheran College | Sports and Fitness Center | 700 Luther Drive | Mankato, MN 56001
Indoor Facility: Includes three full-size batting cages, several hitting drill stations, batting tee areas, pitching machines and indoor pitching mounds.
What to Wear: Baseball pants or sweatpants or shorts, t-shirt, baseball cap, and tennis shoes (clean and dry).
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San Diego Company Buys 2 El Cajon Apartment Properties for $5.2 Million
Sunday, November 24, 2013
GC Properties of San Diego has purchased two El Cajon apartment communities for a total of approximately $5.2 million, according to CoStar Group and public data.
The seller of the properties, totaling 36 apartments, was Recht Family Trust of San Diego.
GC Properties acquired the 20-unit Trinity Apartments, at 800 E. Chase Ave., for $3.04 million. It also bought the 16-unit Washington Vista Apartments, at 1065 E. Washington Ave., for $2.23 million.
Trinity Apartments was built on 1.15 acres in 1987, and Washington Vista was built on 0.9 acres in 1985. Both were fully occupied at the time of sale.
Ron Mazzola Realty of San Diego represented the seller in the transactions, and the buyer represented itself.
— Lou Hirsh