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Kim Dotcom's Me.ga Domain Blocked
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has hit a roadblock with the launch of his new Me.ga cloud service. The African state of Gabon, which controls the .ga domain, has blocked access to the site.
"The reach of the US & Vivendi: Gabon Minister announced Me.ga domain will be suspended. Calls cloud storage site cyber crime," Dotcom tweeted last night.
Dotcom, however, said he has an alternative domain. "This just demonstrates the bad faith witch hunt the US government is on," he tweeted.
The U.S. government shut down Dotcom's previous service, Megaupload, earlier this year for copyright infringement. The feds are currently trying to extradite Dotcom from New Zealand, where he currently resides. Dotcom is fighting that effort and has denied any wrongdoing.
"US Govt destroys legitimate business, keeps assets frozen, denies access to evidence & prevents users from getting files back," Dotcom said last night.
Gabon is a sovereign state on the west cost of Central Africa bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Republic of the Congo. Dotcom suggested the country was in cahoots with the U.S. "Gabon oil income is 60% of state revenues. Over half of Gabon's crude oil shipments go to the US. We knew that," he tweeted.
Dotcom also re-tweeted a message from a supporter, who questioned how a service that has not yet launched could be deemed criminal. "Gabon Minister used time machine to analyze legality of the future Mega," Dotcom wrote.
The news comes about a week after Dotcom unveiled a preview of Mega, a revamped version of his file-sharing service that will allow users to encrypt their data. It is expected to formally launch in January.
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Well, first of all Happy New Year to everyone! May you have your best year ever and, if so, please tell me all about it. I'm always looking for new ways to make good things happen.
I couldn't think of a good title for this blog entry; one which tied everything I wanted to say together in some clever way. So, I took the easy way and just made hash of it. One of my resolutions for 2014 is to procrastinate less. There's my rationalization for the title; just wanted to get right to it!
I remember reading an interview with Paul McCartney where he said he rarely would agonize over a song. He'd just get it down and recorded and move on to the next one. I guess that explains some of his less than stirring output but I kind of like that approach to a point. Then there was Mozart who also I read did very little editing but then most everything he put out was perfect. We can all strive to be Mozart I guess.
I just finished a new song called First to Last. It came about in kind of an interesting way. I decided to cover the song Looking for Lewis and Clark by the Long Riders. It's always been a favorite of mine and I didn't see that anyone else had covered it so I thought it would be a good choice. However after reading the lyrics, I wasn't sure I wanted to sing them. They were dated, somewhat obscure and self-referential. So I thought I'd redo the lyrics but after checking with some fellow songwriters, I realized you can't really cover someone else's tune and change the lyrics significantly unless it's a parody.
So after thinking it through a bit and getting some advice from Michael Anderson, the author of The Little Black Book of Songwriting and a guy who's become somewhat of a mentor/lyric doctor for me over the past couple of years, I decided to redo the song completely. Thus was born First to Last. It borrows a bit from LFL&C musically but contains some lyrics that mark one of the few times I've incorporated personal details. I've never been good at that but found it easy to write them in this particular song. We recorded at Woolly Mammoth in Waltham with the estimable David Minehan at the board. Billy Loosigian plays most of the guitar parts with David throwing in some tasty tracks. Richard (the Great) Gates is on bass and I play drums, percussion and vocals. I'm very happy with how it came out and you can listen if you'd like.
Had a wonderful time in Germany over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Before I left I got another call from a Japanese film crew who wanted to interview me about my song parody of Sea Cruise entitled Koji on the Mound. The video has over 163,000 hits and it still seems to be big in Japan. Some show on Japanese TV was doing an interview with Koji and they wanted to include something from me and the song. They came over to the house on a Saturday night and we did the interview in my basement studio. Here and here are a couple of pictures. As it turns out the interview never aired but it was fun to do.
I have a lot of exciting things planned musically this year. Among them are the release of another CD of original music including a bunch of cool rock tunes recorded at the mighty Woolly along with David. I've also recorded a cover of the The Ghetto by Donny Hathaway which features J Ivy on a spoken word interlude which is just killing. J is a friend of my son Chris who shot some of his videos. He's a really talented guy and I'm honored to have him be a part of the recording. We've been trying to interest Lalah Hathaway, Donny's daughter and a very accomplished and successful singer in her own right to sing the lead vocal part (I wrote lyrics - the original is really just a vamp) but it doesn't look like she's going to do anything with it. Too bad but I'm very happy to release it on my own. You can check it out here.
I'm also putting the finishing touches on my idea for the Boston Rock and Soul Collaborative; a non-profit group that will mentor high school musicians and expose them to the music of the golden era of rock, soul and r&b. Stay tuned for more details on that - very excited about it!
Meanwhile I dream of summer while enjoying the brisk New England air. Take care and talk to you soon!

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2018-19 Women's Tennis News
Edgewood Shuts Out Women's Tennis In Season FinaleMay 05, 2019Edgewood knocks Raiders out of tournament in back to back seasons
Raiders Upset Marian To Move To Tennis SemisApril 30, 2019MSOE will take on Edgewood or Concordia-Wisconsin on Sunday
Women's Tennis Ends Regular Season With VictoryApril 24, 2019Raiders will play in the first round of the NACC playoffs this upcoming Tuesday
WTEN Avoid Shutout Against ElmhurstApril 03, 2019Smith grabs lone Raider victory
Women's Tennis Downs DubuqueMarch 23, 2019Smith and Clements lead the way with strong play
Raiders Unsuccessful Against Lady RedsMarch 16, 2019
Women's Tennis Falls In Spring OpenerMarch 09, 2019
Soeder, Marron Pick Up All-NACC HonorsOctober 31, 2018Junior Sammy Soeder of the MSOE women's tennis team was named to the All-NACC Team for both singles and doubles play when the league office announced its post-season awards Wednesday.
Soeder Named NACC Player of the WeekOctober 16, 2018Junior Sammy Soeder of the MSOE women's tennis team was named the NACC Player of the Week for Oct. 16, the league office announced Tuesday.
Women's Tennis Closes Out Fall With Two ShutoutsOctober 13, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team clinched a school-record third-straight bid into the NACC Tournament with a pair of 9-0 shutouts over Dominican and Concordia Chicago Saturday at Nicolet High School.
Women's Tennis Shuts Out Lakeland, 9-0October 12, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team posted a decisive 9-0 shutout of Lakeland Friday evening at the Sports Core.
Women's Tennis Edged by North Park, 5-4October 06, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team played tight throughout its lineup in a tough 5-4 loss to North Park Saturday afternoon at Highlander Elite.
Women's Tennis Falls at Marian, 7-2October 04, 2018Sophomore Katie Clements posted a singles win and the MSOE women's tennis team also scored at No. 1 doubles in a 7-2 defeat against Marian Thursday afternoon at Fond du Lac High School.
Women's Tennis Splits Illinois TripSeptember 29, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team defeated Aurora 8-1 at Washington Middle School to kick off a doubleheader in Illinois Saturday.
Smith Named NACC Player of the WeekSeptember 25, 2018Sophomore Cierra Smith of the MSOE women's tennis team has been named the NACC Player of the Week for Sept. 24, the league office announced Tuesday morning.
Women's Tennis Cruises at Beloit, 8-1September 22, 2018The MSOE women's soccer played with a slightly-shuffled lineup for the second-straight game, prevailing handily at Beloit, 8-1, on Saturday afternoon.
Women's Tennis Falls to Ripon 6-3September 21, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team shuffled their lineup a bit and got some strong performances in a break from league play Friday afternoon at McKinley Park, falling to Ripon 6-3.
Women's Tennis Sweeps Doubleheader for First WinsSeptember 15, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team picked up its first two wins of the season Saturday, defeating Wisconsin Lutheran 6-3 and Alverno 8-1 at Nicolet High School.
Soeder Takes No. 1 Singles Match vs. EdgewoodSeptember 08, 2018Junior Sammy Soeder put together a terrific match and scored a victory at No. 1 singles to lead the MSOE women's tennis team in action against Edgewood Saturday morning at Lake Park.
Women's Tennis Opens NACC Play With Loss at CUWSeptember 04, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team opened conference play with a 9-0 defeat at the hands of Concordia Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon at the CUW Tennis Courts.
Women's Tennis Drops Two in Rain-Altered DaySeptember 01, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team saw its plans for a quad on clay dashed due to weather but still got in a pair of matches indoors against Loras and Lake Forest Saturday afternoon at Elite Club River Glen.
Women's Tennis Falls in Hard-Fought OpenerAugust 31, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team fell in a hotly-contested season opener, 7-2, to Carroll Friday morning at its home courts.
Women's Tennis Aims to Build on Outstanding 2017August 30, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team won a school-record 11 matches last season and qualified for the NACC Tournament Semifinals for the first time.
Women's Tennis Looks for Third-Straight NACC TourneyAugust 21, 2018The MSOE women's tennis team was picked fourth in the NACC preseason poll by league coaches and sports information directors, the league office announced Tuesday.


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Well I can't beleive it, my first child turns 21 today!! I know everyone says it, but it does not seem like 21 years ago I gave birth to Nathan!! He was such a delightful baby, very easy going, went through a rotten few years pre teen, the teen years were pretty good, and has now turned into a lovely young man.
1 day old -
17 months, one of my favourite photos -
The most recent one, he is the one on the right -
Tonight we are going out for dinner with my parents and then he is having a party on Saturday night.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
21 Today!!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Xmas in July
Yesterday I opened all my pressies from the Xmas in July swap in the Yahoo group I am in. I got some lovely pressies and felt very spoilt. It was a great swap where we sent a pressie to another person for 7 months , starting in January, and then we opened them all at the end of July.
Here is a pic of all the goodies I recieved.
Here is a pic of all the goodies I recieved.
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Trying to put in a photo!!
Just spent half an hour trying to figure out how to put a photo in my profile!! Not even a very good photo LOL
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I have started my blog....
OK, everyone is doing it so I am joining in LOL
Now just trying to figure out what to do with it!!!
Now just trying to figure out what to do with it!!!
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A JUDGE has warned that cases involving the sale of drugs by rickshaw drivers has become a common theme on a daily basis, reports Tom Tuite.
A Brazilian rickshaw driver, who was caught drug dealing on a Dublin street, was given a suspended sentence and narrowly avoided being ordered to leave Ireland today.
Dublin District Court heard that on the night of November 18 last there was a garda operation targeting the sale of drugs and rickshaw drivers were under surveillance.
Ricardo Da Paz Borges, 33, pictured at court today where he pleaded guilty to drug dealing charges while he worked as a rickshaw driver. Picture: Courtpix
Judge Walsh said these offences were a common theme that has emerged in the court on a daily basis and, he added, "certain nationalities seem to be involved in this type of activity".
He said he wanted it brought to the attention of Garda authorities.
His remark came during the sentence hearing of Ricardo Da Paz Borges, 33, with an address at Campbells Row, Portland Street North, in Dublin's north-side, who pleaded guilty to drug dealing while he worked as a rickshaw driver.
Borges was approached by gardai at the junction of Harcourt Street and Clonmel Street in Dublin 2 after he had been talking to another person.
Gardai observed him dropping a sock which contained 14 Ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of €140 and five small bags of cannabis worth €125, the court heard.
Borges was arrested and charged and pleaded guilty yesterday/today (thur) to unlawful possession of the drugs and having them for sale or supply. Judge Walsh noted Borges had no prior criminal convictions.
Pleading for leniency, the defence barrister said Borges came to Ireland two years ago as a student to study English. He rented the rickshaw from a garage he found out about through a friend.
Despite demands from the judge for more information about who owned the rickshaws, Borges claimed he did not know any names or have any more details about the garage.
He now works for a company which carries out on-line surveys, the court heard.
Judge Walsh said it was a very serious offence.
He imposed a six-month sentence and initially he said he was only suspending it on condition Borges leaves the country in the next seven days, which he offered to extend to 14 days if the accused needed more time to sort things out.
Counsel pleaded with him to reconsider the order telling the court that Borges partner has a child but while the defendant was not the father he helped her out with the child.
Judge Walsh let the matter stand until later in the day and when the case was called again he waived the order for Borges to leave the country.
He told him the six-month sentence was suspended on condition he keeps the peace and does not re-offend in the next two years. However, he warned the accused that he would reconsider it if he comes to the court's attention again.
Following the judge's comment about these type of crimes, the court sergeant told him that gardai were already aware of the problem.


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I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was after receiving an email today about an embeddable WordPress follow button, which can be used anywhere on the web to give visitors a quick-and-easy method of following your WordPress.com blog (such as the AudioAcrobat WordPress Blog). What happened next was a swift kick to the shins. Let me explain.
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As published in Totally Dublin, August 09 issue
An admission from the offset: I hate the term 'side project'. I find it dismissive and think that it lends any musical undertaking a gimmicky air. With this cleared up, we are free to discuss The Dead Weather's debut album with the objectivity that it deserves. Co-starring in this venture with Jack White is Alison Mosshart of The Kills, with Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age handling lead guitar duties and Jack Lawrence of The Raconteurs providing a hard, grimy bass. White takes his rightful place behind the drum kit (it was he, after all, who taught Meg how to wield those sticks with such ferocity) while Mosshart snarls and wails her way through the entirety of Horehound like PJ Harvey if she morphed into some sexy biker chick who devours men by the dozen in a Dusk 'Til Dawn-style roadhouse. Mosshart and her band, The Kills, have oft been accused of favouring style over substance but, in my estimation, this is bandwagon-jumping judgement at its finest. Not only does Mosshart surpass competence, but the passion with which she attacks each song on this album proves that she has 'substance' coursing through every blue vein in her stylish body. If substance is embodied by current indie-press darlings like Glasvegas and other such wet blanket acts, give me superficiality any day.
In fact the whole album, which was cut in just three weeks, is fraught with creative urgency. But rather than giving the album a messy or unpolished finish, this raw hurriedness serves as a vector for the primal bloodlust for the music that first enticed the quartet to recording those first few songs in the analogue studio at Jack White's Third Man complex in Nashville, Tennessee. Jack doesn't do modern, and the deliciously seedy retro-blues/garage-rock timbre that he resonates is slathered all over this album. Influences are varied and lucid and with the delta blues style, Son House-inspired Will There Be Enough Water to the reggae-rock tendency of Cut Like a Buffalo and the Rage Against The Machine/Beastie Boys-like undertones of current single, Treat Me Like Your Mother, Horehound proves that The Dead Weather are far, far more than just another 'side-project' for the multi-talented Jack White.
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NFL teams were informed Monday that a fourth player, former Oregon State linebacker Bright Ugwoegbu, was added to the list of eligible prospects for the league's July 11 supplemental draft.
Ugwoegbu, a redshirt senior with 20 career starts, was suspended in April by new head coach Jonathan Smith and opted to declare for the draft rather than pursue a transfer.
He finished fifth on the team with 55 tackles, including 4.5 for loss, last season.
The 6-foot-1, 226-pound Ugwoegbu lacks ideal bulk but shows good quickness and awareness to slip blocks with an attacking style that could draw the interest of linebacker, defensive back and special teams coaches to a pro day workout.
He possesses relatively long arms for his compact frame and is a smooth accelerator, offering intriguing traits for a chase linebacker or rover role, but he currently carries a free agent grade from NFLDraftScout.com, checking in 56th on our board among 2019 outside linebackers.
Ugwoegbu joins Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal, Virginia Tech cornerback Adonis Alexander and Mississippi State safety Brandon Bryant in one of the most intriguing supplemental draft classes in years.
All three defensive backs are considered draftable, with Beal getting stamped with a third-round grade by NFLDraftScout.com's Dane Brugler.


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County Citizen Survey in the Mail This Week
Albemarle County is one of many jurisdictions in the US to participate in The National Citizen Survey™ in 2011. Within the next week, questionnaires will be sent to a random sample of 1,200 Albemarle households, asking for feedback on the quality and usefulness of county services. The results will be included in a final report that county officials will use to guide future strategic and financial planning and budgeting decisions.
In past years Albemarle County worked with UVA's Center for Survey Research to conduct telephone surveys of randomly selected residents to measure citizen satisfaction with government services and to obtain input regarding community goals and priorities. Results of these county surveys have played a key role in determining areas of emphasis for planning and programmatic efforts. This year the County is using the National Citizen Survey tool to reduce costs and to provide the opportunity for benchmarking with other jurisdictions across Virginia and the United States.
The National Citizen Survey™ is sponsored by the International City/County Management Association in cooperation with National Research Center, Inc. The questionnaire and survey procedure were designed based on the experience of hundreds of local governments, ranging in size from small to large. Scientific sampling and weighting of the responses in each jurisdiction ensure accurate and reliable results. Because each county's survey is developed using a standard template, and many counties can be surveyed at one time, The National Citizen Survey™ is a very efficient way to measure citizen opinion.
"The survey is an important tool for gauging public priorities and issues of concern, and the results are very helpful as we make critical policy and resource decisions," said County Executive Tom Foley. "We hope that those citizens who receive surveys in the mail will take the time to share their candid feedback with us."
Residents who are included in the survey can expect to receive information in the next several days and will have the option of sharing their responses online or via a mail-back written form.
Now in its eleventh year of existence, over 250 municipalities in 43 states have enrolled for The National Citizen Survey™. This includes Blacksburg, Hopewell, Lynchburg , Hampton, James City County, Lexington, Radford, Williamsburg and Hanover County in Virginia as well as the following jurisdictions from across the country: Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek, Livermore, Benicia, Richmond, Palo Alto, El Cerrito, Palm Springs, Lodi and Chula Vista, California as well as San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties; Chanhassen, St. Cloud and Maplewood, Minnesota, Meridian and Delhi Townships, and Novi Michigan; Denver, Larimer, Arapahoe and Boulder Counties, Colorado; Teton County and Cheyenne, Wyoming; Tucson, Safford, Chandler and Scottsdale, Arizona; Dover, DE; Dover, NH; Watertown and Rye, New York; Palm Coast, Oviedo, Melbourne, Jupiter, Delray Beach, and Brevard and Lee Counties, Florida; Pasadena, Dallas and Plano, Texas; Rock Hill and Mauldin, South Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Evanston, Highland Park, Skokie and Homewood, Illinois.
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Ronny's Music
So if Chan Marshall at Wal-Mart represents a thread to indie rock, what does it mean when Audioslave shows up in my iTunes?
Don't blame me; blame my next-door neighbor: "Ronny" is leeching my wireless Internet! Ever since he made himself a part of my local network, "Ronny's shared Limewire music" has appeared as an all-new iTunes playlist.
And it's alllllllllll crap.
Take a gander at his playlist in all its glory, then come back here. If you ever doubt that you have good taste in music, print out this picture and tape it to your wall. Look to it as a daily affirmation: you do not live in an arid, classic rock wasteland.
I'm also glad my iTunes library is carefully maintained. I don't blame Ronny for the misspellings, the mislabeling, even the dubious formatting of the word "Rock and Roll." This is all Limewire, after all; the music comes to him as garbage. Still, I look at what's there and I cringe. Ronny, doesn't this sloppy information bother you? Doesn't this music?
We've all seen Cat Stevens credited for this Harry Chapin tune:
But I never made this connection between the Doobie Brothers and Dobie Gray. I guess all it takes is an extra "o":
Then there are the misspellings. I do hold out hope for the tape deck. And the Creedence!
And sweet Jesus, Sinead O'Connor's name is spelled differently within the same track! It requires hard work to make things that bad!
Same thing with Skynyrd. But it gets worse:
Ronny's version of "Free Bird" is off of the Meet Joe Black soundtrack! Seriously? Did Anthony Hopkins pull off some whammin' air guitar in that movie?
Only Ronny knows. Too bad he's getting kicked off the network. Come on, the guy has a White Lion album!
My iTunes Seems To Know Which Way To Go…
Oh, iTunes, you raise my hopes and dash them!
I see this ad on the iTunes Music Store and think: "Ooh, free Bowie!
Wishful thinking on my part.
And besides, the bigger artists on iTunes only get featured for their Celebrity Playlists. Which, come to think of it, haven't been so prominent lately.
And do you know why? iTunes now offers so much more! Hair metal music videos! Terminator movies! All sorts of things which make the iTunes Music Store far less of a cool music destination and much more like just another FYE.
And who's borne?
Speak and Smell
Bonus Depeche!
I didn't even realize until now how I rated DM's "Speak and Spell" in iTunes until now:
You've come a long way, baby.
That Fucker Can See!
I was at a party two years back, and for some reason, someone started talking about Andrea Bocelli. After a few minutes, one of the partygoers, apparently jealous and suspicous of the singer, shouted out: "That fucker can see!" I've been unable to keep a straight face while looking at Bocelli since.
So thanks a lot, iTunes Music Store; now I can't visit until you rotate off that ad.


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2015 Estate, GST and Gift Tax Update
2015 Federal Estate, GST and Gift Tax Update
January 2015
Federal estate tax exemption:
The federal estate tax exemption increased to $5,430,000 in 2015 (up from $5,340,000 in 2014). This means that individuals can make gifts during life or transfers at death of up to this new higher limit and owe no federal estate tax. The top federal estate tax rate remains unchanged at 40% (same as 2014).
Generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption:
The exemption from GST tax also increased to $5,430,000 in 2015 (up from $5,340,000 for transfers in 2014).
Massachusetts estate tax exemption:
The Massachusetts estate tax exemption remains unchanged at $1,000,000.
Annual exclusion for gifts to non-citizen spouses:
The annual exclusion for gifts made in 2015 to non-citizen spouses increased to $147,000 (up from $145,000 in 2014).
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We work with many partners throughout Bolton and Bury so that our services can be accessed by as many people as possible. This includes working with employers, both large and small, for the benefit of their employees. If you work for one of our partner employers you can access our payroll deduction scheme. Check our list of partner employers below.
If you are employed by one of these employers you can join the payroll deduction scheme:
If you're already a member of Hoot and want to set up payroll deduction you can download a form here.
Will it cost me anything to arrange payroll deduction?
No there are no charges for payroll deduction.
Is the money safe?
Savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Will my employer know how much is in my account?
No, details of your account are confidential and will not be given to anyone else without your permission. Your employer has no access whatsoever to your Hoot account.
What if I want to stop deductions?
You simply inform payroll if you wish to stop deductions. The employer is not liable for any overdue payments because payroll deduction is stopped. Hoot will deal directly with the employee on anything to do with their account.
If I leave and have a loan with Hoot is the employer liable for re-payments?
No. The contractual arrangement is between the credit union and you. It would be your responsibility to contact us to make alternative payment arrangements.
Can I access my savings at any time?
Provided your savings are not attached to a loan agreement, you are not in loan arrears or your savings are not locked in a Christmas savings account you can withdraw your savings at any time. You must keep a minimum of £1 in your Hoot account to remain in membership of the credit union.
Everyone wants access to affordable financial services and responsible employers are always looking for ways to provide staff benefits to their employees. Saving via payroll can offer a buffer if things go wrong when you least expect them. Even a small amount of savings can soften the blow and help your employees avoid resorting to expensive borrowing.
Financial worries are a huge concern to employers and workers alike: debt can cause stress and depression, which can lead to absences and reduced productivity – a vicious circle that leaves everyone worse off.
Encouraging your employees to sign up to Hoot's payroll savings and loans scheme can help reduce your staff turnover and absenteeism costs associated with financial stress in employees; as well as meeting your corporate social responsibility objectives. Being a good employer is good for business.
To see how payroll deduction improves the well-being of your employers, take a look at this video
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I find saving with the Credit Union by payroll deduction really easy. When I look at the bottom line on my payslip I don't even see it – out of sight out of mind, its already in my Hoot account. I get my statement close to my birthday and am always amazed by how much I have saved. I get a loan regularly – just a small one to help with holidays and car insurance. I don't even need to increase my deductions, so I feel like it's not costing me any more. And I still manage to save!George, 39, Bolton


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Good evening friends!
I just wanted to pop in and share a recent project that I whipped up.
I picked up these chairs at a thrift store recently for $20 each.
They reminded me of chairs from a conference room with a fun mid-century mod look.
It was really simple to unscrew the arm/leg pieces so that I could paint them. I used Minwax polyshades in classic black satin to paint the arms/legs. I love the polyshades stain because it doesn't require sanding and it has a built in sealer so it is really a one step process. I bought some quilt batting on sale at JoAnn's when I chose my upholstery fabric. I added 4 layers of batting to the seat and seat back just to add a little extra cushion and because I wanted to easily recover the chairs I decided not to take the orange pleather off.
I picked out a herringbone pattern in neutral colors.We have a neutral colored floral couch beside these chairs, I like that the chairs have texture and pattern without putting out an overt design that conflicts with our couch.
I'm really happy with the way my chairs turned out. They are really comfortable and make such a neat addition to our sitting area. Thanks for stopping by!
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A Bearsden youngster has been crowned 2017 UK Young Chef of the Year by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland.
Tabitha Steven (13) is the youngest pupil to be awarded the UK Young Chef title and wins the top prize of a study visit to the Italian Cookery School in Tuscany.
She wowed the judges in the finals at Lincoln College at the weekend with her three-course meal.
Tabitha's menu started with new season asparagus soup, followed by the main course of pan-fried sea bass with courgette and tomato and basil sauce, and a dessert of vanilla panna cotta with summer berries and baked crumb.
The judges – including Michelin star chef Danny Gill from BBC TV's Great British Menu – said that Tabitha's asparagus soup was "amazing" and her sea bass was "so cooked to perfection" that it could be served up in any top restaurant.
Tabitha, a second year pupil at the High School of Glasgow, said: "I was shocked to win but I was delighted with the judges' comments.
"I was so nervous at the start of the finals with seven others finalists, mostly older than me. It was quite tense with only two hours to cook our meal for two persons from start to finish, using fresh ingredients costing no more than £15."
Tabitha won her place in the UK Young Chef finals after coming top young chef in both the West of Scotland regional and Scotland national rounds of the competition for students in full time education aged 17 years or under.
She added: "It has been an amazing journey for me in this competition, first winning Scottish Rotary Young Chef of the Year in Dundee and now the UK 2017 Young Chef."
Teacher Mrs Sellar said: "I am so proud of Tabitha. It has been truly inspiring to see her commitment and enthusiasm at all stages of the Rotary Young Chef competition."
Last year, Tabitha, aged 12, won the Glasgow Rotary Young Chef of the Year. She was the youngest ever pupil to receive the Glasgow award.


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Philip Kane describes Unauthorised Person as a 'concept album' of individual poems, sequences, and visuals, threaded together by the central motif of the River Medway.
This collection draws together poems written and images collected over 27 years, exploring the psychogeography of the people and urban landscapes of the Medway Towns, where 'chatham high street is paradise enough' ("johnnie writes a quatrain").
Paperback; 74pp; 203x127mm; 978-0-9568921-4-0; November 2012. Unauthorised Person costs £8 plus £2.00 p&p, £16 for two copies (p&p free)
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Philip Kane is an award-winning writer, storyteller and artist. He is a native of the Medway Towns and the area provides a setting for much of his work.
A founding member of the London Surrealist Group, over the past thirty years he has built up an international reputation, publishing and exhibiting in a number of countries including Spain and the USA. He is currently Artistic Director for the Rochester Literature Festival.
This collection shows a poet whose work has grown in stature to become strong, honest and mature. Yet another voice has emerged from the Medway region that I'm sure will be heard beyond our borders. The pieces here vary in tone, often lyrical, sometimes prosaic but all show a deep rooted humanity and a political (with a small p) sensibility.
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Kat & Garyns engagement shoot has been such a long time coming! two or three times we've been held up by something – but it was definitely meant to be! the weather, location…everything! was absolutely perfect. we had a great time catching up, touring the city, and watching them be just oh-so cute ; ) … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Chris & Jodi | Wheaton Village Wedding
one of my favorite places to visit for as long as I can remember has been Wheaton Village. The penny candy, unique little cottages, and tall glorious woodsy trees have always been such a treat to enjoy. So when Chris and Jodi asked us to photograph their wedding there, we were beyond excited, of course! … Continue reading
Leslie & Drew | a winery wedding
Always always ALWAYS overly excited to photograph these two lovebirds. ; ) as I said in their previous engagement shoot, they are beyond easy to photograph. their love is always so evident in their photographs. The winery details were just fantastic and so pinterest swoon-worthy. and their cake topper? honest perfection. Continue reading
First Christmas | newlyweds
Last Sunday, Steve and I went with his parents and my mom to pick out our first Christmas tree as a wedded couple! we decided to go on the Hayride at my old workplace, Marlboro Farm Market, to pick out the perfect pine. of course I took a few too many photographs while we were … Continue reading


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Chatteris runs three main programmes:
1. Chatteris English Development Programme (CEDP) for Schools
There are three programmes under the Chatteris School Programme: Primary, Secondary and Post-secondary.
For the Primary and Secondary programmes, Chatteris works with the top 50% of the students in Hong Kong, with a focus on helping students achieve a smoother transition into schools using English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI).
For the Post-secondary programme, Chatteris works with various colleges across the region that caters for the bottom 50% of Hong Kong students. These students may not have accomplished academic success but are now perusing their talents through vocational training courses. Such students often need help to prepare them for work place communication and to improve their confidence in using English for functional purposes.
2. Chatteris International Graduate Programme (CIGP)
All recent university graduates who join Chatteris are part of the Chatteris International Graduate Programme. These graduates bring their creativity and a diverse range of skills and talents to the Hong Kong schools they are placed in.
Graduates take on a 'big brother or sister' role within their schools to encourage and facilitate students to improve their confidence in spoken English. When working alongside local teachers in co taught classes, graduates play a role that is between a teacher and a teaching assistant.
The greatest motivation for graduates joining the Programme is to contribute to the learning and development of Hong Kong students. The Chatteris International Graduate Programme also provides a unique opportunity for graduates to develop both personally and professionally.
3. Community Programme
Work on various projects to provide direct contribution to the community.
It is important that schools and graduates intending to become part of the Chatteris family realise these holistic goals of the Programme. For more information please follow this link: Click here.
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No doubt: the procrastination struggle is real. Procrastination keeps us from daring, from starting and doing things that matter. As long as we live in the procrastination realm, we'll never realise much, if anything. Action is the ultimate procrastination antidote. But we can't get to it without a few practical actions. Overcoming procrastination is possible. It take deliberate action.
Your Nemesis
Foremost, you know what trips you up. Be honest with yourself. What's your escape? Often procrastination is doing something more pleasurable instead of what we should be. We have to deal with the root. And, dealing with the some those things we 'escape' to can also be helpful.
Overcoming procrastination starts with identifying why you do it. It's easy and difficult at the same time. Beyond what I can say here, you have your own keys if you'd just apply yourself. Let's move on to other stuff that might be helpful in overcoming procrastination.
Overcoming procrastination starts with decisions over feelings. You must decide that you will not consult how you feel before taking action. This is where most people get stuck. I used to and sometimes still fall for this trap. I often don't feel like doing what I should be.
The problem with feelings is that they're more unreliable than reliable. Sometimes the feelings to get work done catch up with us when we're in the doing. At other times they never show up. There are many things I've known to do and feelings have never showed up even at the end of the task.Overcoming procrastination starts with decisions not to consult feelings Click To Tweet
Though my feelings say they don't like or want me to do some things at some times, I'm always more glad I did than not.
Setting an appointment is something that has proved helpful for me. In the same way I make appointments for important things I make appointments with myself. If something is that important for you, block out specific times to get it done.Procrastination thrives when there's nothing concrete or specific Click To Tweet
Getting to something, "this week", "soon" or "next week" is not specific enough. Set the appointment: "on this day between these times I will attend to such and such…" When it is set in your diary treat it as you would an appointment with someone you respect and or love.
Once set, don't consult your feelings and when the clock strikes, just get to it.
Overcoming procrastination starts with decisions of accountability. Sometimes it is easier to keep pushing things further away because no one is holding us to account. It can be helpful to have someone challenge your commitment to dare, or start something.
For overcoming procrastination, set tangible consequences with whomever you choose to hold you accountable. Doing accountability wrong could help your procrastination and strangle your vision or dream.
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Never plan to work on the strategy for X. What about the strategy will you start by working on? Overcoming procrastination is impossible in ambiguity. Be as specific as you can be. Focus on specific aspects of projects or pursuits so that you don't feel overwhelmed and want to run.Overcoming procrastination is all in the details Click To Tweet
There are other things you can do to overcome procrastination. The ultimate solution to procrastination is just getting things done. Action. Get to it.


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Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has the moves.
The expectant royal mama had her dancing shoes ready for an impromptu twirl with a special fuzzy friend on Monday. While joining her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry for a visit to Paddington Station, Middleton met Paddington Bear himself ahead of the debut of Paddington 2 and the two used the platform as their dance floor in front of an audience of children. The mother of Prince Georgeand Princess Charlotte stunned in a blush Orla Kiely dress embellished with floral appliqués and black trim and completed the elegant look with a pair of black block heels.
Following her jig, she and the other royals bid farewell to youngsters on a vintage Belmond British Pullman train. The children were sponsored by the Charities Forum event to enjoy a day in the countryside joined by cast and crew of the film.


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5-room terraced house 185 m2: living/dining room 64 m2 with separate WC, satellite-TV and international TV channels (flat screen TV), air-conditioning. Exit to the balcony, to the terrace, to the swimming pool. Kitchen 13 m2 (4 hotplates, oven, dishwasher, ceramic glass hob, micro wave, freezer, electric coffee machine). Sep. WC. Boiler (600 litres).
Upper floor: 1 double bedroom 16 m2 with 2 beds, bath/shower/WC, bath/shower/bidet/WC and air-conditioning. 1 double bedroom 19 m2 with 1 double bed, bath/shower/WC and bath/shower/bidet/WC. Exit to the veranda. 1 double bedroom 18 m2 with bath/shower/WC. 1 double bedroom with bath/shower/WC. Balcony 20 m2. Terrace furniture, balcony furniture, deck chairs (4). View of the resort.
Facilities: washing machine, safe, cot for up to 3 year olds. Garage by the house.
Salgados 8 km from Albufeira: Modern, simple, comfortable holiday development, built in 2010. In a sunny position, 250 m from the beach, on the golf course. For shared use: beautiful garden to relax, 7 swimming pools, indoor pool (01.01.-31.12.). Paddling pool. Tennis, garden furniture. Private: swimming pool (6 x 4 m, 01.01.-31.12.).
In the complex: reception, restaurant, bar, breakfast room, lounge, internet access, sauna (extra). Fitness room, massage (extra). Air conditioning, bike rental. Breakfast and half-board (extra). Parking by the house. Grocers 100 m, supermarket 600 m, shopping centre 6 km, bus stop 1.5 km, railway station 10 km, sandy beach 250 m. Golf course (18 hole) 400 m, riding stables 2 km.
Nearby attractions: Lisboa 250 km, Sevilla 300 km, Faro airport 60 km, Portimão 40 km, Lagos 60 km, Sagres 80 km. Please note: Loading and unloading of baggage is possible at the holiday house. The complex has night security. Kids Club open from 15th June to 15th September.
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She bends forward, her long, silky platinum blond hair falling in waves as she secures the strap of six-inch high heels around her ankle. Flattening her back, she gives her muscular legs and ample butt, barely contained by colorful boy-shorts, a deep stretch before hitting play on the remote control.
The beat of grinding rock music throbs from speakers as she struts across the room, the metal-tipped heels of clear-bottomed platform stilettos making determined clicks on the hardwood floor.
"Whoosh!" With a flick of the wrist, she swings shut the heavy curtain blocking the room's only window. Dark red velvet pools on the floor. No voyeurs allowed.
Well, except for me.
The class I've come to observe hasn't even started and I'm already awestruck that the instructor Jessalynn Medairy, world-renowned pole dancer and founder/owner of the award-winning Pole Pressure studios, can even walk in those shoes. I'd take a class for that alone. Nothing kills a look quicker than not being able to walk in your heels. But Jessalynn does more than walk in hers -- she twirls, kicks, straddles and hangs upside-down from a pole.
"We (at Pole Pressure) are telling you to free yourself," explains Jessalynn, "... free yourself from feeling put down, free yourself from feeling like you have to look like a magazine. We want you to be comfortable with you."
Her pole-dancing class is part workout and part erotic performance. Sexuality is integral to the class. So is a close shave. And it's one reason many women come to pole dancing -- to rediscover or to challenge preconceived notions of their sexuality. (The close shave is just a bonus.)
That's why Lisa Molinaro, a lean, bookish woman with glasses, is here. As a yoga teacher, the physicality of pole is within her comfort zone. It's the erotica that doesn't come so naturally.
"Where I do a lot of learning is watching myself move in a way that feels sexy to me. (I want to) totally embrace my sexiness for who I am and nobody else," shares Lisa. "Pole dancing has been such a positive challenge in that way. And that's why I really love Jessalynn's classes. Her warm-ups and routines all make me feel empowered and sexy which is hard to find in a pole instructor."
D.C-born Tiffany Kirkland, on the other hand, wanted to learn how to better seduce her boyfriend. But after eight months, she has shed 50 pounds along with her former perception of beauty.
"For me, it's no longer about being thin. Now I'm the girl with the muscles. It's about strength and dedication because you need both to learn pole dancing. Women feel empowered by this," she says, slipping into her sky-high heels.
Another student, Aida Asady, has studied many types of dance but pole is different.
"Well, for one thing, you're upside down on a pole," she jokes. Aida fell so hard for pole, figuratively, that she bought one of her own. I want to ask if installing a stripper pole requires a special permit, but she's too excited about sharing her turning point.
"Once I went upside down on the pole, I was hooked. All of us are hooked," she says, waving her hand toward her fellow dancers.
The women who fill the studio to capacity are diverse with varying body types. All wear skimpy gym shorts or bathing suit bottoms. Some are barefoot while others strap on their own stilettos. My feet encased in very sensible riding boots start to itch. Feeling self-conscious as the only one fully clothed, I hike up my tweed mini-skirt to show more thigh, a ridiculous attempt at solidarity. But the women are welcoming and don't mind my watching in the least.
They prepare for class by wiping down the metal floor-to-ceiling poles that stud the studio, sharing a bottle of Windex. There's great camaraderie among them. When one completes a Fireman Shimmy up the pole, a milestone reached, Jessalynn hands her a Sharpie so she can write her name at the top while the other women cheer. Gyrating hips into figure eights and making sexy head twirls, they give each other advice like "work it" and "stick your butt out more." Then they all face an intimidating expanse of mirror as Jessalynn begins.
"Push your butt up. Now knee bump in. Big arch with your back. Leg up. All the way up. And flat back down."
These moves resemble yoga. Except R-rated. And nobody is concerned about their cosmic oneness. (The Universe and I are good. But how does my ass look?) Pole dancing is more Old School than New Age. And athleticism aside, it is not completely divorced from its progenitor. Stripping. I realize this when a stretch evolves into a slow, spread-eagle kick in my general direction. Embarrassed, I study my notebook and ponder if "spread eagle" is hyphenated. The women are unfazed. Focused. Totally in their bodies.
"Pole dancing is all about body awareness," explains Jessalynn. "It teaches you to be very body aware. The laws of gravity do apply in the studio. So, if you're not aware, you're going to fall."
And as much as the pole is a partner in fighting gravity, keeping dancers up for spinning Fan Kicks and Cradle Spins, the mirror plays antagonist.
"I realize how important the mirror is when I go into an introductory class. They're new and there's an intimidation to seeing their body this way," she explains, adding that some pole studios don't install mirrors for that reason.
But these women face the mirror head on, completing an original routine choreographed for them. Before class ends, Jessalynn demonstrates a very cool move where she holds her body out from the pole and air walks back in, seemingly defying gravity. Not only does she look hot, she's able to give instructions while doing it. "Don't do this too fast or it looks goofy." Landing lightly back on terra firma, a challenge itself, she finishes the move without missing a beat. "Playboy Kick it down. Give a little head twirl. Don't hit your head on the pole."
With the squeaks of skin slipping on pole, everyone is sweating. It's a great workout. It's a chance to perform. To feel sexy. Powerful. And Jessalynn knows first-hand how dance can empower.
"I suffered terrible panic attacks in high school. Just awful," she confides. "I would get to school and throw up. I was so embarrassed and afraid. So, I'd cut all the time and almost dropped out. Then I found an after-school dance program. And that's how I got through high school."
Now at age 25, she has successfully combined her love of dance with a degree in business strategy to create Pole Pressure, a studio voted "Best Pole Fitness 2011" by CityPaper and "One of the Top Alternative Fitness Workouts in D.C. of 2011" by Washingtonian Magazine.
With class over, we sit on a modular white leather sofa outside her studio and talk about the empowerment issue. Jessalynn keeps it simple.
"I can't empower you. That just seems to happen naturally with this class," she says. "Some who come here have a lot going in their personal lives. Some may have had a bad day. You come in here... see a smiling face and just escape while getting a good workout. It's a world of welcome."
Those who want to judge pole dancing as skanky or to relegate it as a seedy sub-culture might be surprised to learn who in their social circle has taken a class at one of Pole Pressure's four locations.
"We get an amazingly diverse clientele," says Jessalynn. "In our downtown studios we see new people every day. Many international clients and younger women ... even some men. At our Cleveland Park location, it's mostly women who are a bit older. Many are mothers."
And when I finally ask about the connection to stripping, she's the first to admit that pole dancing may be uncomfortable for some.
"Pole is not for everyone. But nothing is," she says. "And taking a class once is enough to know if it's your thing or not."
It helps that her classes are so affordable. For a good workout, a lesson in body awareness or a chance to dirty dance in stripper shoes, $20 per class is a steal. The stilettos on the other hand ... those will cost you.


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Welcome to Year Three
Daily Routine
Children will enter the school via one of the two entrances available (car park and playground area), then into the main hall where they will hang up their bags and coats, before moving to the classroom for registration.
Your child should bring a reading book and reading diary home with them everyday. To develop comprehension skills, it would be useful if you could read with your child three times a week and question them about what they have read. Please sign the reading diary when you have worked with your child or, if the child is reading independently, they can write a capital 'H' denoting they have read at home.
Your child should bring a list of spellings home with them on a Monday. They are tested on these words the following Monday so please ensure they practice the words at home and have their spelling books in school every day. A good way of practising spellings is by using: look, say, cover, write, check- reading the word, saying the word, covering it and then having a go at writing it. The children also can use the pyramid way of spelling their words as well.
Homework is given to your child every other Friday and children are given nearly two weeks to complete this. It should be returned on a Wednesday. Homework is set in a menu format where there are a number of optional activities to complete. Homework that is expected to be completed by everyone is as follows: spellings, learning of tables, /key number facts and reading.
Times Tables
Please continue to encourage your child to learn their times tables. Knowing them really helps in many aspects of maths. They are tested on their times table knowledge regularly. This includes knowing the division facts that relate to the multiplication. Children should also be able to 'wire it up' and carry out division operations as well as multiplication.
MyMaths.co.uk is an online homework for children in Year Three. Normally, three sets of homework is set on Friday and it is due in the following Friday. The maths is self-marking so the children can instantly see how well they have done and can re-take the homework for a better final result. If using an iPad, then download Puffin Academy from iTunes. This will then allow access via iPad without the use of a Flash Media Player. Children have their own login and passwords.
Children also have access to IXL, a online homework that is all about grammar and will really help the children develop their understanding of grammar. Children have their own login and passwords. We will be using this program in school this year for learning and children are able to use it at home as well.
P.E. is usually on Mondays and Wednesdays. However, please ensure your child has their P.E. kit in school at all times as we often have specialist teachers that visit on different days which involves extra P.E.
If you have any concerns about your child, please don't hesitate to get in touch with either Mr Spamer, Mrs Hurst or on every alternating Wednesday Mrs Tighe or Mrs Luscombe.
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The women leaders of today and tomorrow, along with their supporters, indulged in some pre-meal sweets at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada's annual Dessert Before Dinner gala, Sept. 9 at Caesars Palace. The evening began with individual desserts by eight of the valley's top female pastry chefs, each inspired by the brand new Girl Scout S'mores cookies. After voting for their favorite (a s'more glace by Aria's Mei Schimizu was the top choice), they settled in for a more formal meal and the evening's programming.
The Scouts honored eight of Las Vegas' most high-profile women for their contributions to the organization and the community. Each received an honorary badge. This year's honorees were: Debbie Creel (Think Big Badge), Dr. Souzan El-Eid (S.T.E.A.M. Advocate Badge), Nazanin Ford (Visionary Badge), Shelley Gitomer (Trailblazing Badge), Nancy Houssels (Ambassador of the Arts Badge), Trina Pascal (Philanthropist Badge), Sonja Saltman (Power of Community Badge) and Melinda Sheckells (Social Innovator Badge).
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The laboratory focuses on structure-function studies of cell adhesion in normal and malignant cells
A fundamental question in biology is how cells decide to move, contact, grow, differentiate, or die during tissue development. Clearly, metazoans require cell adhesion to keep them together. Adhesion receptors also provide transmembrane connections that link the extracellular matrix and adjacent cells to the intracellular actin cytoskeleton while also serving as signal transducers.
We study the molecular basis and biological consequences of cell adhesion to understand how the engagement of adhesion receptors impacts many aspects of cell behavior including cell shape, polarization, cytoskeletal organization, motility, proliferation, survival, and differentiation. The understanding of cell adhesion is crucial to understand pathological processes since altered adhesion properties are features of cancer cells while tight adhesion regulation is crucial to hemostasis, thrombosis, leukocyte trafficking, and inflammation.
Adhesion complexes that direct contacts of cells with their neighbors or with the extracellular matrix play essential roles in development and in cell growth, survival, morphogenesis, motility, and migration. These diverse responses are directed by pathways that relay signals to regulate transcriptional programs in the nucleus, but also by changes in the actin cytoskeleton and the microtubule network. These 'backbones' of the cell function as scaffolds for an array of signaling pathways and enzymatic reactions, and they also undergo dynamic changes in their structure and organization that allow cells to break and form new contacts as they migrate, ruffle their membranes, and to send out filopodia and lamellipodia. Without such controls, cell migration becomes chaotic, growth ceases, and cells die via anoikis.
Inositol phospholipids are crucial regulators of cell physiology and their headgroup interactions play fundamental roles in controlling membrane/cytosol interfaces. In addition to signal transduction at the cell surface, these lipids regulate a range of cellular processes including membrane traffic, polarity, nuclear events, the permeability and transport functions of membranes, and the cytoskeleton. Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) participates in the recruitment and activation of a wide variety of adaptor proteins and actin regulatory proteins at the plasma membrane thus regulating cytokines, cell shape, motility, as well as several other processes. Binding of PIP2 to actin-binding proteins that link the membrane to the actin cytoskeleton is critical for cell-cell or cell-matrix adhesion.
We seek to understand how actin and lipids bind to and alter the functions of the large arrays of proteins that regulate many essential aspects of cell biology, and to provide a platform for targeting such interactions for therapeutic intervention in diseases such as ischemia, myopathies, and metastatic cancer that have involve anomalies in cell adhesion and cell migration.
Specifically, we want to understand how PIP2 directly regulates the actin cytoskeleton by modulating the activity and targeting of actin regulatory proteins, how binding of selected cytoskeletal proteins to membrane lipids promotes clustering, and how PIP2 mediates crosstalk between the actin cytoskeleton and an expanding spectrum of essential functions. These studies will be an essential first step towards the possibilities of devising therapeutic strategies in pathological conditions, including cancer.


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You can search the Found Dogs listings for your dog based on his characteristics (Breed, Color, etc) as well as in your Postal Code area. If you find your dog in the listings use the "View Phone Number" button to reveal the phone number of the finder of the dog. Click the checkbox next to "I'm not a robot" and the browser will verify you before showing you the number. If you do not find your dog in the listings you can register your lost dog so that he shows up in the Lost Dogs listings so that you may be contacted.
You can search the Lost Dogs listings for the dog you found based on his characteristics (Breed, Color, etc.) as well as the Postal Code he was found in. If you find the dog in the listings you can use the form on his listing to send a message to the dog's owner. If you do not find the dog in the listings you can register the dog so that he shows up in the Found Dog listings, and so that you can receive email updates when similar lost dogs are added to the website.
You can pre-register your safe dog to aid in his return should he ever get lost. In a time of panic you may not think to register your dog as lost right away on Fido Finder, or you simply may not realize that your dog has gotten out of your yard while you were at work. Registering your safe dogs has two benefits. First of all, you can then order a Fido Finder dog tag that will link to the website and give a person another method of contacting you if they find your dog. And secondly your dog's "safe" listing will appear at the bottom of the matches shown to finders when they register a found dog in your area. Your listing will be marked as "presumably safe" so that finders only contact you if they have a hunch that they found the dog that you thought was safe - or simply hadn't marked as "lost."
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When I started to write this, it began to sound a little bit like the Brownie promise. You know, "I promise to do my best, do my duty to God, to serve the Queen…" you get the picture. Laura Jane PA is an eco-friendly company and I wanted to put a statement on my website, something that my customers could hold me accountable to.
To start with, if something isn't being used, it isn't switched on. Every hour you don't have your printer switched on, it saves 0.5kg of carbon dioxide a week, as well as saving your fuel bills.
As you know, I work from home, so there are a few things I can guarantee. All light bulbs are energy savers and, because my husband is Scottish, the thermostat is always turned down slightly. Did you know that by doing this, you can save 10% on your energy bill as well as the environment!
If it doesn't need to be printed, it won't be printed. I am not a fully paperless office, however, I will try to invoice you and send you as much as possible electronically. Any paper with personal information that needs to be disposed of will be shredded. If it doesn't have personal information, it will end up in exactly the same place as the shredded paper, my paper log bin. Basically, all paper that comes into my house gets soaked for five days in water and then made into a paper log which in the summer will be burnt in our barbecue or outdoor fire. This means that any personal information definitely doesn't get seen and we have a lovely eco-friendly way of heating our homes.
I will always try and purchase things locally. If this isn't possible, I will always try and bulk buy, therefore, cutting emissions in the delivery and the amount of packaging used.
I will always use eco-friendly products in the house…sorry, I mean office. Whether this is recycled paper, non-toxic pens or cleaning products, it is all the same.
One of my biggest vices is that I love a good list and you will find them everywhere at home, just ask my husband! So this is my public pledge from now on. I will stop using paper lists and use Wunderlist and Trello apps (other apps are available) and the stickies function on my Mac and PC instead. I will stop using paper copies. This may take a while but I promise I will get there.
I will work remotely as much as I can, reducing travel emissions. If I do travel, I will try (and I mean try) to use an eco-friendly way of travelling, so either my bike or the train. There will be times when I have to use my car but I will keep these to a minimum.
Reduce, reuse, recycle…this is what we want to do!


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Agnes the bulldog is a pretty energetic pup, and has recently taken a liking to using her family's utility brush as a toy.
And why not? It's great for scratching backs (and okay, maybe rumps as well).
Oh, and the brush is pretty awesome for tummy rubs, too.
In fact, this magical brush is so nifty, that Agnes decides that it's high time she steals it for herself!
Watch the entirety of Agnes' playdate here:


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What happened to the Romanov family? 1. Sources A and B give similar accounts. Does this mean they are reliable? Source A is an extract from an American newspaper, which was written in December 1918. Since America was against Bolsheviks is it likely that source B's contents would be unreliable because it could be biased. Source B is a report to the British government written by Sir Charles Eliot, it was written in October 1918. Britain was also against the Bolsheviks. Judge Sergeyev influenced both sources. There is evidence in both of the sources to show this: source A 'Sergeyev took from his desk a large blue folder', source B 'Judge Sergeyev showed me over the house'. He was responsible for investigating what happened to the Romanov family; he was a supporter of the Provisional Government i.e. against Bolsheviks (the Reds). He was sacked in January 1919. He had reason to be biased and was obviously not trusted, so any information he gave is unreliable. To further discredit his information I read source C and compared it with A and that was written by his replacement 'Judge Sokolov' it gave a completely different account. The writers of both sources were from nations that opposed the Bolsheviks. ...read more.
Source D must be reliable because it is an eyewitness account. Do you agree? The notes from the interview of Pavel Medvedev (in charge of the men guarding the royal family). Pavel was being tortured so he and would be afraid that they may kill him if they found that he shot the Tsar. He would obviously want to hide the fact that the Tsar and his family might have escaped. The account that both Medvedev and his wife gave were different she says 'My husband fired to' this is not possible he says he was outside when he heard shots 'He walked out and heard shots'. In light of this I think that there is sufficient evidence to say that this eye witness account is unreliable. 4. Which of these sources is most useful to an historian studying the deaths of the Tsar and his family? Source F is a photograph of the basement where the murders were supposed to have taken place. It shows a wall and floor that look as if it has been damaged by gunfire. You can also see a closed door. To a historian this photograph might be useless because this damage has not necessarily been caused by gunfire; it might just be the house rotting away. ...read more.
Two of the imperial family's five children were missing when archaeologists opened a shallow burial pit near Ekaterinburg. This account is completely dissimilar from source C. This source says that the Tsar and his family where shot and finished off with bayonets. Then the corpses were taken away by lorry buried and the rest disposed of with sulphuric acid. Source B suggests that the 'surviving members of the royal family escaped on a train' Source D an eye witness account is certain that the entire royal family were killed. An example from source D 'walking into the room he saw al the members of the royal family lying on the floor'. In conclusion, source J confirms that the bodies were definitely moved and it is possible that two of the royal family escaped. We can be sure that the Royal Family was dead on arrival. This is shown by sources F and H. Source F is photograph showing damage caused by gun fire, source G is a painting of the death of the Tsar based on the investigation carried out by the whites and source H is a diagram show the positions of people the basement according to witness interviewed by Judge Sokolov. The bodies in these sources were positively identified in source J, however there were two children missing. We cannot be certain as to whether all the royal family were killed. ...read more.
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May's Survey Topic: Bulk Department Labeling, Pamphlets, and Powders & Mixes
Please click here to go to our survey!
The Nutrition and Education Committee (NEC) posts a new survey in the Co-op Voice each month. We are looking for more of your input to help make your Co-op everything you want it to be.
In this month's survey, we are focusing once again on the Bulk Department. We would love to see our customers utilize the products there, to the greatest extent possible. Bulk Products are not only healthier and less expensive than most packaged and processed products, they also create less waste. Reducing waste is one of the main principles our Co-op is founded upon, and we are doing everything we can to help ensure its success.
During the course of several of our recent surveys, many participants noted that they would like to have access to more information about the products in our Bulk Department. The Bulk Manager, Tom Gillespie, came to our latest NEC meeting and he is full of good ideas on how to do this. One of the first things he asked us to do was to help him collect information about some of the Products in the Bulk Department that are located under the Powders and Mixes sign on the back wall and on the end cap at the back of the Spice Aisle. There are lots of interesting products back there, from Sea Vegetables to Mushrooms to Nutraceuticals and more… We want to know if you use them, how familiar you are with them, and what information you feel is most important to have on the label or in an informational pamphlet nearby. Please take our survey to weigh in and let us know what your thoughts are.
March's Survey Results
The first question in March's survey asked if our respondents would be likely to use the clean used containers that the Bulk Department is now offering freely for re-use. Located on the shelf below the Bulk Oils, they are washed, sanitized, and pre-weighed by the staff there. This was a service provided by the Bulk Department in the past, to help reduce waste. Every time we fill a reusable container, we prevent one more plastic bag from getting buried in a landfill, floating in the ocean, or killing a beautiful creature. Many of our respondents were glad that this practice was reinstated, and most said yes, they would gladly use those containers. Please click here to see the full results of the survey.
A few of our respondents had concerns about the cleanliness of a re-used container, and that's understandable. But, just as the Bulk Department washes and sanitizes the bins, jars, scoops, and funnels that all of our bulk products come into contact with, all used containers available in Bulk are washed and sanitized too.
One respondent asked about the used containers from the Bulk Department, "Will we be able to bring them back to be recycled over and over again?" Absolutely. You can either add any containers you acquire from Bulk to your own collection of containers to be re-used again and again (when you start your next Co-op shopping trip, just bring your clean containers to the service desk so they can weigh them before you re-use them), or you can return your clean, empty container to the Bulk Department Staff, so it can be sanitized and made available for someone else to use.
The second question in March's survey asked about signage to educate and remind customers to use their own bags or containers in our Bulk and Produce Departments, and the best locations for those signs. The majority of respondents felt that signs in the Produce and Bulk Departments near the bagging stations, describing the complete process for using your own containers, would be the best choice. More than half of respondents felt that a sign inside the store near the entrance, directing you to the service desk to get your containers weighed, would be helpful. Almost half of respondents felt that signs in the Produce and Bulk Departments stating the benefits of using your own packaging and reducing your environmental impact and a sign out in front of the store reminding you to bring your containers in with you would also be helpful.
Since we started these surveys, we have received so many comments about the signage in the café by the waste receptacles that we had to include it in a survey. So, the third question in our March survey asked about improving signage in the café, to help us all understand how to dispose of our waste properly there. Most respondents felt that signs with a comprehensive list and pictures describing how to dispose of waste items would be the best way to communicate to our customers how to use the waste receptacles in the café. We are proud to report that improved signage has recently been posted in the café next to each receptacle with both text and pictures. We hope the new signage is helpful. Happy waste sorting and composting!
Thank you so much for your participation!
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As they say, there are many sides to every story. According to Cardi B, we don't know all of them.
The Grammy nominee has been stuck in an uncomfortable spot since her fiancé Offset was at the center of cheating allegations earlier this year. While she's already rebuffed her critics in the wake of the claims— tweeting back in January, "I don't need to be rushed or be told what to do"—the star has since doubled down on her decision to stay with the Migos star despite whatever he's guilty of doing.
"It's like everybody is coming down my neck like, 'Why are you not leaving him? You have low self-esteem.' I don't have low self-esteem," she retorted in an interview with Cosmopolitan. "I know I look good. I know I'm rich, I know I'm talented. I know I could get any man I want—any basketball player, football player. But, I want to work out my sh-t with my man, and I don't got to explain why."


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Discussion in 'Internet and Technology' started by Steve, Sep 6, 2016.
He gets it down to 40ft I believe.
My bad, here is the video:
Thanks, Good to know, I was just stating what apple stated on the so called depth limitations.
Yeah, I guess they just wanted to be VERY safe legally.
Well since AT&T are doing these deals with the iPhones I decided to do an upgrade. Although not a huge change over the iPhone 6 the 3D touch and water resistance kind of changed my mind of getting a new one. I had to order so it will be like a month before I get it though, iPhone 7 Plus (black).
Did you get sucked into a contract?
You get what you pay for, I can't afford to miss things like I did when I had Sprint. I'm not worried about a contract, I've been with them for a long time and don't plan on leaving.
I was just joking. I believe I heard, "[...] sucked into a contract [...]" from a Sprint commercial referring to customers of other carriers.
I have Sprint and it's very cheap and reliable. ~$62 after taxes for unlimited data, even though I only use about 4 gb each month.
I hope you enjoy your iPhone 7 though! I'll probably upgrade my SE once the iPhone 9 is released.
Same here and they didn't offer me anything as far as a deal, except to finance the i7. pass
Expired now but: http://about.att.com/newsroom/three_days_to_trade_in_for_iphone_7.html
You got like a $21.67 credit each month toward your bill for trading in an iPhone 6/s/plus for a iPhone 7 32GB ($0) on a Next contract. So I ended up at $14.58/month for a iPhone 7 Plus 128GB. Our other line ended up at like $9/month.
Exactly - I have a 5, not a 6.
I finally got around to buying the SE today but I did take a look at the new 7 dressed up in shiny black erm... plastic? That's what it looked like to me, a cheap plastic phone. Aside from that there's a 2 month+ waiting list for it here. Not thanks, the SE at nearly half the price will do me just fine.
IMO the SE is the perfect device. Small to pocket carry and has all the speedy CPUs of the current generation Apple offerings. I have had mine for a couple of months and have no regrets. Enjoy yours.
Nope, I prefer something like this
I went ahead and got myself a new 256GB 7 on release day. Wanted the jet black but they brought out the matte black and set it up. I didn't really pay attention as it was put in the case by them before I even got my grubby paws on it. Caught the matte black after I got home - but on thinking about it further I decided I'd keep it as all reports on jet black indicate is it a micro-scratch magnet.
The main reason I got it was also due to the IP67 rating of it. Since I ride a motorcycle frequently and also get caught in the rain I like the fact I don't have to worry about it so much now.
I wont be grabbing a Watch 2, as the original I have does everything I need it to.
I also have a 7+ on order for my wife but it wont' be in until the middle of October.
Check this out, shows the process of the Jet Black version being made.
Same here, still waiting...
They certainly put a lot of effort into the finish. It still looked like plastic to me although to be fair the only one I've seen was a rather battered looking display model. It must be rather popular or in very short supply because there's a huge waiting list for it in the UK.
I did consider buying the normal black version but the SE won the day on size and to some extent price. It's certainly a massive upgrade over my previous phone the iPhone 4
I don't feel there is enough new features of the iPhone 7 to make me switch from my 6s.
For a 6s, it's not a major improvement unless you need the IP67 rating. For a 6 (which is what I had) it's enough that it was worthwhile for me.
Finally got my 7 Plus last Monday so I've had it a week today. Really glad I went with the plus and did the upgrade from the iPhone 6. The photo effects (live photo) are really cool and now the new portrait mode that is in iOS 10.1.0 makes for some neat pics!
Also got a pair of these in today. Great sounding ear buds and clear conversations when talking to someone else on the other end, surprised me considering the price of them but overall happy so far.


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What's that you say? I'm talking about Essential Oils. I'm an oil addict and my oils have become my (and my family's) medicine, my life's prescription, my remedies from nature. Have an ailment? I've got an oil for THAT!
I'm sure a lot of people think Essential Oils are just hocus-pocus hippy stuff and a really don't think there is any science behind them. There are many scientific studies evaluating various Essential Oils with good findings, but it can be somewhat problematic as modern medicine tends to apply a reductionist theory, looking to isolate the "active" ingredient. A single essential oil may contain anywhere from 80 to 300 or more different and unique complex chemical constituents, with many of its constituents occurring in minute quantities, but all contributing to the oil's therapeutic effects.
Essential Oils are highly concentrated and very potent. For example, it takes approximately 22 pounds of rose petals to distill one 5mL bottle. That's a lot of roses!
Essential Oils contain tiny molecules that are lipophilic - what does that mean? It means these molecules can easily travel into and within our bodies, penetrating our skin, tissue and cells rapidly. This is why it is extremely important to have high quality, therapeutic grade Essential Oils that you know where they came from, how they were grown, extracted, distilled, tested, and bottled. I trust Young Living with their Seed to Seal promise.
Now back to my roller bottles. When you apply Essential Oils to the skin, they are directly absorbed into your body for a therapeutic effect. You can apply them to "warm points" near blood flow (wrists, behind ears), near your Central Nervous System (along spine, base of neck), directly to the area (muscle, cut/scrape, stomach) or even to Vita Flex points on your feet, hands and ears.
Because Essential Oils can help almost anything and everything, I feel like a modern day apothecary as I mix my roller bottles to help with our various ailments. I've started compiling and collecting "recipes" for combinations that have really helped us and I wanted to share them with you all.
Making a roller bottle is really easy. First you need supplies: you'll need a roller bottle (I like the 10mL size, amber glass), a carrier oil (I like grapeseed), labels (washi tape or 1in Kraft round) and high quality Essential Oils, like Young Living.
- My list of supplies from Amazon here
- Order high quality Essential Oils here
Next, ask yourself who you are making this roller bottle for - is it for an infant or a child? You'll want to use less Essential Oil - probably around 1 - 15 drops of Essential Oil total. If it's for yourself or another adult, I usually use around 30-60 depending on the blend I'm making. There are some roller bottle recipes with higher concentrations of Essential Oils for a stronger effect.
Roller bottles can be made from your favorite single or pre-made blend. I make one called "JUST Lavender" and that is a great one to always have on hand. Here are some recipes that I use often and that work for us. I encourage you to experiment with mixes and blends and see what works for you and your family.
10 drops Thieves
5 drops Purification
3 drops Frankincense
Cough and Congestion / Cough Quieter
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Lemon
3 drops Frankincense
3 drops RC
Heart LOVE Joy / Happy Happy, Joy Joy
20 drops Joy
6-10 drops Citrus Fresh or Lemon
Patience in a Bottle
20 drops White Angelica
10 drops Valor
Boo Boo Blend
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Tea Tree
5 drops Frankincense
Sleepy Dust
15-20 drops Lavender
10 drops Peace & Calming
2 drops RutaVaLa (optional)
KEEP CALM and CARRY ON (anxiety blend)
10 drops White Angelica
10 drops Valor
10 drops Frankincense
15 drops Citrus Fresh or Lemon
5 drops Peppermint
3 drops Joy
Fever Reducer
15 drops Lavender
3-5 drops Peppermint
I'll continue to add fun recipes here that I research and try. Please check back often! Please feel free to add comments; I would love to hear what you come up with! :)
Here's a couple more I want to try - I have Vetiver and Patchouli in my next order...can't wait!