text:
by Elijah Shaw
First off, what do I know about Gangsters? Well, I'm originally born and bred in Chicago Illinois, the Mecca of some of America's most notorious gangsters. Al Capone made his bones here and Sam Giancana was so infamous they used part of his life story in The Godfather.
I also grew up in the inner city housing projects of the South Side of Chicago, and would not be overstating it one iota by describing my neighborhood as a warzone between two of the largest street gangs in the nation, which is why my dad kept a handgun at home in his biometric handgun safe so that at times of distress it's quick to remove.
I say all of this to say, that I've got a bit of a historical pedigree when it comes recognizing basassness. (For some it's a word) In short I know gangster. Gangsters do deeds that run the risk of punishment from the powers that be, and live by a code (however corrupt) that forms a philosophy that they latch onto. They do the crime, and even those that think they are invincible know somewhere in the back of their head, that if caught they must face the consequences — in many cases ending with incarceration or even death.
And then there are what I like to term the "Internet Gangsters," those that use social media to bully, and intimidate the area residents in order to pave the way for their own agenda. Much like in the streets, they try and claim territory, except in this case, instead of neighborhoods and blocks, they try and stake their claim on message boards and news groups.
You know the type, just like the flashy mobsters of old; they try and impress the denizens with tales of their prowess. The give flowery examples of their superiority with a handgun, or hand to hand combat. They hint at their extensive client list that OWES them their life, and boast to whoever's logged on at the time that they KNOW someone "legendary" that's done SOMETHING "impressive." Which I assume by default, makes them legendary as well.
In the urban areas there are two types of gangsters, "OG's" or Original Gangsters. Individuals who have lived the life ages ago, and by virtue of that past pedigree have the influence and respect of their peers. They often can get away with what other's cant because they have "been there done that" even if it was 3 decades ago. Then there are the "BG's" or Baby Gangsters, which are the newcomers that have just entered the gangster lifestyle, and are trying to "earn their strips" by proving how tough they are.
Unfortunately in the Executive Protection community we have both types of gangsters, plying their trade on Social Media, those that look down on civilians and warriors alike for not having their level of experience, as well as those that overdo it so aggressively in an effort to gain recognition and respect that it's almost comical. If it only affected themselves, that would be one thing, but remember, intimidation is a tool of tradecraft for the Gangster.
That means that on social media their outlet is usually those who are younger, more inexperienced, and less inclined to opposition. In the message board "neighborhood," you see it play out in the form of comments and post. The new guy will ask a new guy question, and the response from the "OG" is how dumb a question it is, or reply back in such a condescending manner that the questioner runs for the hills. And then there's the "BG" who writes a post or responds to one with such a tall tale about "their client" or the "50 man detail they were involved in" that it's beyond belief.
The only one spared these attacks? The person that the Original Gangster sets his sights on, for grooming into the gang. That person, usually young and inexperienced, is typically spared the virtual lashing when they ask a question, and encouraged when they write a post that seems to focus more on the negative than the positive. They are being inducted, and without the proper interventions, suddenly they are exhibiting the same traits as the other gangsters.
Gang violence is an epidemic in some communities, and unfortunately it's also starting to gain a foothold in social media. I mentioned earlier that I grew up in a gang infested neighborhood. One of the things I attribute to making it out of there (relatively) unscathed is the fact that there was "community policing" in the form of concerned citizens who said, "not on my watch, not on my block." They didn't stop the gang's activities but they did make their presence unwelcome and by sheer force of will more than force of arms, compelled the gangs to take their activities a bit further in any direction but there. I vote do the same for Internet Gangsters.
Originally written for The Circuit – The Magazine for the Executive Protection Specialist learn more HERE.
Contact the surrey criminal lawyer for the best defense lawyers.
Want to know legal point of view than navigate to this website.


text:
The Twilight Zone Henry Bemis Book Box and Replica Glasses – Convention Exclusive
|This online store ships to Australia. You may want to check out the store website for more information on shipping.
|Check out the store website for season specials and online deals.
Share or Ask
Like this product but not sure if you should buy it? Ask your friends for their opinions.
- Become a badgered booklover!
- Convention Exclusive replica features Henry Bemis' books and glasses.
- From the intriguing The Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last."
- The book stack serves as a storage box!
Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! Bif Bang Pow!'s third prop replica from The Twilight Zone! In the intriguing 1959 The Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last," actor Burgess Meredith played badgered booklover Henry Bemis, a nearsighted bank clerk who found himself in the post-apocalyptic world following a nuclear attack. Henry may be gone, but you can take his place with the remarkable The Twilight Zone Henry Bemis Books Replica from Bif Bang Pow!. This marvelous reproduction includes a stack of Henry's precious books and a pair of actual glasses! The full-color book stack measures about 9-inches wide x 7-inches deep x 4-inches tall and opens at the top to serve as a storage box. The glasses feature Henry's signature black frames and thick, clear lenses. Also included is a removable/reusable film that can be placed over the lenses to resemble Henry's cracked-glasses, as seen in the end of the episode. Henry would be oh so happy!
"You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead. Your next stop... the Twilight Zone." (Spoken by Rod Serling at the beginning of each The Twilight Zoneepisode.)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Come out a separate be,
In holiness to Me,
For I demand my Law's commands,
In culture, sanctity.
Turn not to sorcery,
Informed idolatry,
In God your hope of the unknown,
Not God-less fantasy.
On God you must depend,
Not demons then to mend,
The forces laid that He has made,
No spirit then befriend.
Don't copy pagan dress,
The pagan look confess,
But separate be in sanctity,
From those who worship death.
Your dress communicates,
Identity creates,
The history made, values display,
Make style copy faith.
And do not cut your flesh,
Emotional distress,
The main of Christ will yet suffice,
If you His name confess.
And do not carve a sign,
That would the Lord malign,
For all have meaning clearly seen,
So to God's law align.
Accepting Christian faith,
Is more than mental weight,
But transforms minds to God's designs,
And takes a cultural shape.


text:
A big mistake that guys make is trying to upgrade from a girl they haven't fucked yet. I wrote about this in The 9 Immutable Laws Of Pick-Up…
If one night you have both a sure thing and a "maybe" with another girl, always go for the sure thing. It's never happened in the history of the world that a man got something after skipping on the sure thing, partly because the mere act of skipping on the sure thing for some other girl means you're overvaluing the better girl. Bad game will leak out as a result.
What happens is you approach a girl, get in good with her, and then suddenly notice a bunch of hotter girls checking you out, maybe even coming close with the hope that they can intrude on the conversation. Sometimes it gets even more extreme, like what happened to me one night in Copenhagen.
I approached a blonde sitting next to me. She was just okay, a 6.5, but for Copenhagen that's quite decent. She also had a shockingly large, round ass, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I got an instant boner after putting my hand on it. Since she passed my boner test with flying colors, I was ready to call upon my troops to do everything possible to make it happen.
Over the next two hours, not one, not two, not three, but four other girls approached me without any fear or hesitation. I was stunned by their aggressiveness. Now I'll admit I was looking good that night, but having a decent blonde on your nuts in the middle of a crowded bar didn't hurt. Most other dudes were drunk, looking sloppy with ill-fitting clothing, and roaming around like hyenas, making me a good catch for the heterosexual women of the bar.
The first girl who approached was an American of lesser quality than the blonde. I was nice to her, but ended the conversation after only a minute. Poor girl probably hadn't been laid in a while.
The second girl was from Finland, at least one point higher in attractiveness. The urge to upgrade was strong. She talked to me and the blonde, asking, "So are you two dating? How did you meet?" I kept things vague, joking that we were friends from high school. I asked her how to say "ménage à trois" in Finnish, hinting that she may have a chance, but then she tried to position herself so that the blonde wouldn't be included in the conversation. I didn't allow it, and told her to have a nice night.
The third girl was from Ireland, of equal quality to the blonde. She also asked if we were "dating" and was much more aggressive in trying to dominate the conversation. Within two minutes I told her to have a nice night.
The fourth girl was from Iceland, a petite thing on the same level of the blonde. She actually knew an Icelander that I know (that's Iceland for you), and we talked about how Icelanders hook up. She gave me this smile that I remember from Iceland means, "I want to have sex with you," but I cut off the conversation and told her that maybe I'd see her around.
In each case I talked to the girls only long enough to make the blonde a little jealous, all while keeping my hand placed on her ass to let her know she was my ho for the night and I wasn't trying to upgrade.
Do you want to know what would have happened if I ditched the blonde and went for any of those girls? Nothing. I wouldn't have gotten laid, because the act of ditching your main bitch for another girl causes your value to drop. The main reason those girls wanted me in the first place (being with the blonde) would disappear, they'd re-evaluate their attraction for me, and odds are I'd get a make-out at most. If you go for the upgrade, you might as well just hand your balls to the new girl and beg her not to screw up your decision.
I told myself that even if the blonde doesn't end up fucking me, I'm still doing the proper move. In poker if you do the statistically correct move but still lose the hand, it doesn't mean you did anything wrong. In the long-run doing that move would still give you an advantage and higher winnings. I completely accepted that it would be the blonde or nothing, so I eliminated any sexual thoughts about those other four girls.
The blonde came through. Having all those girls come up to me made her want me even more, and there was no resistance in putting her pussy in a sarcophagus.
Technically, you can always upgrade. There's always going to be a girl cuter than the one you are with, but you have to remind yourself that you are attracted to her, which is the reason why you approached her in the first place. Therefore it would be pure beta weakness to get tempted by sweeter fruit before first sealing the deal with what you got. Commit to the bang until you succeed or get thwarted, never aborting midway through, no matter how much love another slut is giving you.
If you're with a girl you've already fucked, it's fine to get a number on the sly, but before the bang you'd be an idiot not to go for the girl you already invested in. If you think of getting laid as an obstacle course, don't fall for the old trick of getting distracted from your mission by girls just trying to play games and cockblock your shit. Guys who change their mind every fifteen minutes depending on what the bar mob is giving them don't get laid. Only closers who remain focused get laid.
Read Next: 7 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Game Right Now


text:
Thys Grove won a booking to the value of R1040 at Bayside Guest Lodge
Wonderful, so grateful,thank you! The best way to start a new week. I have never won anything before! Thank you Sleeping-Out and Bayside Guest Lodge for this amazing prize.
How can you Win Free Accommodation?
From R395 pps
Cape Oasis offers you various possibilities to relax and spend some splendid holidays in Cape Town. Whether you are a sportsman, nature lover or just looking for tranquility. The beautiful location wi... Read More
From R1000* unit
This luxurious TWO-bedroom apartment is located on the beautiful Blouberg beach. The apartment offers spectacular views of the world famous Table Mountain, the historic Robben Island and the majestic... Read More
We found some more establishments that you may be interested in. These establishments may not match the accommodation type or location that you requested.
From R1300* unit
An Outdoor Braai & Cuddle Pool set in a private Garden makes What Not the ideal place to Rest, Relax & Feel at Home.
A Spacious Lounge and Dining area decorated with a focus on comfort and style. ... Read More
From R340 pps
Table View Lodge offers comfortable, quality self-catering accommodation in the suburb of Table View, situated just 5 minutes from Dolphin Beach and located within close proximity to the popular Big -... Read More
Get your stay free!
From R640* unit
A large open plan living space overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, boasting beautiful views of Table Mountain, Robbin Island and exquisite sunsets from the balcony. The spacious apartment is ideal for a c... Read More
From R515 pps
Our home is newly renovated with tasteful décor and furnishings, inspired by the tranquil Atlantic Ocean and provides the finest accommodation there is to offer.
Our downstairs lobby welcomes you w... Read More
Our 8 Bedroom, 5 Star Village of Villa, seats a 16 seater dinning table over looking our live demo kitchen which show cases the journey with SALT - from Pleasure to Plate - Seaside to the Table Side... Read More
From R700* unit
Nestled in a quiet street and within walking distance from Bayside Shopping Centre and the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) System is Awali Lodge with uninterrupted views of Table Mountain.
Awali Lodge of... Read More
From R1500* unit
Atlantic Edge is a comfortable, affordable B&B within walking distance of Blouberg beach, and close to many restaurants and shops.
Accommodation comprises a two-roomed, self-catering garden flat,... Read More
From R450 pps
Baywatch House is ideally situated 10 minutes walk away from the shores of Table Bay in Blouberg and offers safe, comfortable accommodation at affordable rates. Located mid-way between the airport and... Read More
Broadcast your accommodation requirements to our database of hotels and lodges.
Price Range comparison
In order to provide meaningful price comparisons this website compares the Per Person Sharing Rate or, where this is not available, the Average Price Per Person for a unit, based on its maximum occupancy.When Homes and Villas are selected as the search criteria, the full daily rate for the unit is used for price comparison and display irrespective of the number of people the unit sleeps.* This accommodation is only available as a unit. It has been included in these search results as the average price per person based on maximum occupancy falls within the selected price range. However, the price displayed is the full unit price.
Table ViewI like the area, the refinery just spoils it. - Rob Harding
Table ViewGood - Skillie Cloete
Table ViewIdeally situated for my trips. Also great suburb to run/walk around early morning or evening. - Sean Woolnough
Table ViewSafe environment ideally situated for my business trip - Sean Woolnough
Table ViewLove stayin in Table View - Rika Saayman


text:
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gibraltar Industries (NASDAQ: ROCK), a leading manufacturer and distributor of products for building and industrial markets, announced today that it will be presenting at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2011 Industrial Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 1:55 p.m. CT/2:55 p.m. ET.
Gibraltar Industries will webcast its presentation live via the Internet. Those who wish to listen to the webcast should visit the Investor Info section of the Company's website at www.gibraltar1.com. A webcast replay will be available on the Company's website following the live presentation.
About Gibraltar
Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of building products, focused on residential and nonresidential repair and remodeling, as well as construction of industrial facilities and public infrastructure. The Company generates more than 80% of its sales from products that hold the #1 or #2 positions in their markets, and serves customers across the U.S. and throughout the world from 42 facilities in 20 states, Canada, England and Germany. Gibraltar's strategy is to grow organically by expanding its product portfolio and penetration of existing customer accounts, while broadening its market and geographic coverage through the acquisition of companies with leadership positions in adjacent product categories. Comprehensive information about Gibraltar can be found on its website at http://www.gibraltar1.com.


text:
By Myles Bridgewater-Jackman
Sports Information Student Assistant
McMINNVILLE, Ore. - The Lewis & Clark College Pioneers drop the first two games of a three game series against the defending West Region Champion, Linfield Wildcats.
Game 1
In a game which Lewis & Clark outhit the No. 14 Wildcats, errors would be the Pioneers undoing as Linfield would go on to win 5-1.
Ryan Strombom (0-4) toed the rubber for Lewis & Clark, going the distance for the Pioneers, allowing only three earned runs over eight innings pitched. Strombom effectively stranded runners throughout the day, leaving 10 Wildcats on base.
The Pioneers looked to jump out of the gates in the first inning and loaded the bases on an error, single and a walk. However, before L&C could drive anyone in, Linfield starter, Chris Haddeland, set down the next two batters to retire the side.
Connor Eggleston and Nick Lockwood would reach base safely on a pair of base hits to lead off the second, but the Pioneers once again struggled to break their goose egg. Linfield retired the next three batters and moved to the bottom half of the inning with the game still scoreless.
A pair of errors, allowing Ben Andrews and Jo Carroll to reach base safely, set up an opportunity for Ryan Ross to drive in the first run of the game. On a 2-1 pitch the Linfield DH knocked a base hit up the middle, driving in Andrews. Strombom was able to maintain his composure on the mound, and bounced back to retire the next three batters via popup.
In the bottom of the third the Wildcats would score another run on a Pioneer error. Finn McMichael hit the first pitch he saw into right field for a single and moved up to second on a sacrifice. Eric Lawson would also hit a first pitch single to right, placing runners at the corners with no outs. Andrews then reached on an error, allowing McMichael to score. Linfield loaded the bases but Strombom was able to escape the jam with a fly out.
The Pioneers once again got close to breaking through in the top of the fourth. With two outs, Lockwood was hit by a pitch, Ben Beck slapped a single to right center but EJ Hand was unable to drive in Lockwood from third and popped out to end the inning.
The Wildcats extended their lead to 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth. After a walk and a bunt single to leadoff the inning, McMichael attempted to move the runners over on a sac bunt. Strombom fielded the ball but the throw to first pulled second baseman Tommy Massari off the bag and allowed Hilpert to score from second. VanDomelen then hit a grounder to short, bringing in Mason on the sacrifice to make the score 4-0. With runners on the corners and 1 out, Andrews hit a high fly ball to centerfield. Beck laid out for a diving grab and doubled up Lawson at first, but not before McMichael tagged up and crossed the plate for the fifth Linfield run of the game.
Things got quiet until the top half of the seventh inning. With one out, Beck collected his second hit of the day and was driven in on a hard hit RBI double to left center by Hand for the Pioneers first run of the game. Beck would finish the day 2-3.
Linfield reliever Garrett Miller completed the victory for the Wildcats, working the final two frames and retiring five of six batters faced.
The second game of the doubleheader between Lewis & Clark and Linfield featured a pitching matchup between the Pioneers' John Trupin (0-2) and Linfield starter Aaron Thomassen (3-2).
Both pitchers maintained dominance through the first three innings, keeping the game scoreless until the bottom of the fourth.
After retiring the first two batters of the inning, Trupin was one strike away from polishing off Ryan Ross and sending the game to the top of the fifth. Ross had other plans, swatting a single to left center to extend the inning. The next batter, Chance Laboda, contributed a single of his own and allowed Ross to advance to third. Brady Rediger followed suit and hit the third single of the inning, driving in Ross and placing runners at the corners once again. Laboda raced home on a passed ball to make the score 2-0. Trupin ended the inning on a flyout to prevent any more damage.
The next inning the 'Cats would tack another run to the board. With two outs, Andrews hit an RBI single to left to drive in McMichael, who reached base on catcher's interference. Trupin did well the rest of the game, completing the game and denying Linfield any more runs despite their 14 hits on the night.
The Pioneers once again broke through against Wildcats in the top of the seventh inning. Eric Hyun pinch hit for Michael Kinkenon, reaching on a fielder's choice. Hyun then advanced to second on a wild pitch. The wild pitch would be a mute point as Sean Shepherd collected a one-out walk, to give the Pioneers runners at first and second. Two batters later, Eggleston knocked in Hyun with an RBI single to make the score 3-1. Thomassen, however, would halt the Pios' two-out rally, retiring the next batter he faced on a ground out to end the inning.
The Pioneers battled to put runners in scoring position in each of the final two innings, but reliever Cody Walker scraped together the final five outs without allowing a run to complete his second save of the season.
Up Next:
The final matchup of the three game series between Lewis & Clark and Linfield will begin at noon, Sunday, March 8.


text:
Culture and Strategy are Two Sides of the Same Coin
This post was originally published on the Switch and Shift blog
There's a lot being written about organizational culture "eating strategy for lunch," and I certainly understand the sentiment. Most of us have heard about companies who might have chosen a sound strategy, but watched it fall apart because a dysfunctional or even contradictory culture got in the way. Culture is powerful, and making the assumption that you can easily overcome its effect will surely come back to haunt you.
But the "eating for lunch" metaphor is fundamentally inaccurate. You don't sit down one day and develop your culture, and then turn around the following week and develop your strategy, hoping that the two end up being compatible. That's not how it works, at least not in successful organizations.
Culture and Strategy are two sides of the same coin. Remember, your culture is not some interesting "vibe" inside your organization—it is the collection of words, actions, and thoughts that clarifies and reinforces what is truly valued inside the organization. That's not values, with an "s" (we all love integrity, honesty, quality, etc.), but valued, with a "d." It's what gets our attention, our resources, and our rewards. What is valued will drive our behavior, and that's why culture is so important.
And that's also why it has to be connected to strategy. Implementing strategy quite obviously requires a concerted effort on behalf of all your employees. Culture, in clarifying to everyone what is valued, will drive employee behavior, therefore the two concepts must be integrated internally. Your culture must value the behaviors that drive the success of the enterprise.
For example, in the research for our latest book, Maddie Grant and I studied a healthcare company in Omaha, Nebraska that provides rehabilitation services to people with brain and spinal chord injuries. This is tough work, to say the least, since they are not just providing routine healthcare—they are working to rebuild shattered lives. They discovered that rebuilding shattered lives is something you can only do when you connect to the deeper motivations inside an individual, so strategically, knowledge of the patient's hopes, dreams, and desires became critically important inside the organization.
And their culture is completely in synch with this strategic insight. Internal decision-making authority, for example, is actually very flexible and fluid, despite the fact that they have a traditional hierarchy on paper. If someone lower in the hierarchy has more knowledge about the hopes and dreams of the patient, they will inevitably play a more important role in the decision making, even if that means the CEO has to take a back seat in the meeting. They didn't choose to have a fluid hierarchy because they have an abstract belief about the power of decentralization. They choose to have a fluid culture because it drives their success.
So ignore the debate about culture versus strategy and who eats whom. Focus on integrating culture and strategy in order to generate the behavior that will give you consistently better results.


text:
What we do
Do you believe, as well as we do, that renewable energy will contribute to our planet's sustainable energy future? Do you want to get involved in solar power, wind power or energy efficiency? Then, there is no better time to act.
Whether you are looking for an investment to lower your utility bill or deciding how to tap into the vast renewable energy resources around us, Dandelion Renewables will help you to make an educated decision.
Our feasibility studies will help you to make an educated choice about all alternative energy options. We can help you to find an innovative renewable technology that gives the best energy output for the investment and satisfies your own requirements, such as minimum environmental footprint, reliable power back-up, stand-alone solar/wind/battery power system, or even a system that helps you to meet your marketing targets.
Based on your choice, whether grid-connected or off-grid, we design an energy system to meet your specific needs, apply and receive all municipal permits, procure high quality system components at the most competitive rates and install the system according to the highest industry standard and the local electric code. Dandelion Renewables provides support in maintenance of solar energy or wind power systems to ensure reliable operation in the long-term.
Dandelion Renewables ensures that every project becomes a positive experience for you, your family, your business and your community. We are confident that by sharing and spreading this positive experience around we all together can make the world a better and greener place to live.
What makes us different.
Dandelion Renewables believes in making a positive contribution to our planet in a financially conscious way. This is why we take the time to find all the options and propose only the best to you. Our feasibility study is an essential part of the process that typically allows us to diminish your power consumption first and then design a renewable energy system that fulfills all of the needs of your house, business or farm. We will help you make educated choices for your own solar/wind power generation and energy conservation - the long-term choices will save you money while saving our planet for future generations.
We ensure that the choices you make are meeting your long-term goals. We strive to have to best installation team in Western Canada, deliver the best quality components, maintain the highest standard of installation and commissioning, and use the best system performance monitoring tools. In the long-run, all of these components will make a difference to your bottom line and leave you satisfied with your choice.
We are 100% open minded in terms of the system design options and brands of the components you choose.
Engineering: we promise to study your needs to create a solar power or wind power system that brings the best economic value for you while being the great solution for the environment.
Procurement: we source out the best quality components at the best market value. We promise to maximize the return on investment and never compromise quality for profit.
Installation: we promise to install your renewable energy system to satisfy the highest industry standards in the fastest possible fashion.
What have we achieved?
Provided ground-mounted solar installation services in Brooks Alberta for the largest utility-scale 17MW(DC) solar farm in Western Canada.
Engineered, procured and installed over 1MW of residential, commercial, farm and municipal grid connected solar PV systems since 2011.
Our feasibility studies saved thousands of MWh in energy savings to the agricultural industry.
Contributed to stronger Alberta Pork industry by introducing energy-efficiency improvements, evaluating different renewable energy options and designing a net-zero barn.
Integrated lithium-ion phosphate energy storage in off-grid DC-coupled and AC-coupled applications since 2013.
Planted first driven piles for ground-mounted solar projects in Western Canada. Studied the piles performance since 2012, developed unique methodology for frost heave quantification, created a database of frost heave effect based on different soil types.
Our services:
Latest News
The Town of Viking Shoots for Net-Zero on Municipal Buildings
Farm Energy-efficiency FAQs
Change Homes for Climate - Edmonton Solar Program
Contact us for a free estimate
About Dandelion Renewables
Dandelion Renewables is an Edmonton based provider of solar, wind and power conservation solutions. Regions We Serve: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan. Specializing in feasibility studies, grid-tied and off-grid system designs and installations.
Your choice and actions are vital for the long-term well-being of our planet, whether you replace a light bulb, install a PV on your roof, or just share your knowledge about energy alternatives with your friends.
We truly believe that by making intelligent choices and through our actions we can all together make the world a better and a cleaner place to live. Let renewable energy and conservation spread like dandelions!


text:
Tag overview for: 'vegetarian'
Entries on this site with 'vegetarian'
- Conscious Living
Conscious Living by Nuit Conscious Living practicing Arts & Sports Back in time, that has changed only a 150 years ago , pre-electricity, our society was infected wit
- Raw Green Avocado Shake
Online Raw Vegan Recipes Delicious recipes Raw Green Avocado Shake From Mindful Eating with Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes Book How to Make Raw Green Avocado Shake Fresh, r
- Mindful Eating Quotes
Mindful Eating Book Mindful Eating with Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes book Quotes Alchemy of Love Mindfulness Training Books by Nuit 'We do food every single day! Conscious
- Mindful Eating Book
Mindful Eating with Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes Book Alchemy of Love Mindfulness Training #3 We are very happy to launch another book of the Alchemy of Love Mindfulness T
- A Guide to Mindful Eating
A Guide to Mindful Eating with 45 Veggie Recipes by Mirjana Musulin and Nataša Pantović Nuit Mindful and Conscious Eating is a big step toward Mindful and Conscious Li
- Healthy Breakfast 3
Guide to Mindful Eating Free Online Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Delicious Recipes : Semolina with a Difference Very mild porridge, especially when the body is in
- Healthy Breakfast 2
Guide to Mindful Eating Free Online Delicious Vegetarian Recipes Delicious recipes : Millet Porridge Recipe This porridge has a full range of a natural vitamin B complex.
- Healthy Breakfast 1
Mindful Eating Delicious recipes : Oats Meal Extremely good to restore power, especially for people who are tired, lifeless and feeble. Recommended to be eaten, in the m
- Why Food For Health
Guide to Mindful Eating Why Food for Health, Why Mindful Eating? Guide to Mindful Eating: Easy healthy recipes for recovery of stress and disease by Mirjana Musulin BSc of
- Vegetarian Benefits
Mindful Eating 7 Most Important Benefits of Being a Vegetarian 1. Being a Vegetarian is a Lifestyle Choice. It is a Conscious Choice Being a vegetarian is a lifestyle .
- Personality Questionnaire: Body
Online Life Coaching Personality Questionnaires: Body Questionnaire We hope to help you discover Your True Self ; inspire you to live more passionate and sensitive life ;
- Healthy Snack
Mindful Eating Best Healthy Snack s Snacks don't have to be a guilty pleasure. Discover creative and healthy ways to snack ... The way certain foods are chosen and prepa
- Real Food for Health
Mindful Eating with Delicious Vegan Raw Recipes A book excerpt by Nataša Pantović Nuit What is Real Food, What to Eat and Why Real Food is: Organic, Sustainable, Local
- Acid or Alkaline Foods
Mindful Eating with Delicious Vegan Raw Recipes A book excerpt by Nataša Pantović Nuit Yin and Yang of Foods Acid or Alkaline Foods, The Key to Good Healthy Diet Foods
- Fruit & Veggies
Mindful Eating with Delicious Vegan Raw Recipes A book excerpt by Nataša Pantović Nuit Fruit and Veggies A perfect gift of Nature! fruit have their best healing and n
- Why Water
Mindful Eating with Delicious Vegan Raw Recipes A book excerpt by Nataša Pantović Nuit Why Water? 5 easy tips to improve your drinking water quality Mindful eating stra
- Why Vegetarian
Spiritual Quotes Vegetarian Quotes For Healthier Body & Happier Humanity ' Vegetarian movement should cause special joy those whose life lies in the effort to bring abou
- Leo Tolstoy
Spiritual Quotes Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) Leo Tolstoy is one of the greatest writers known Tolstoy believed that a man could find ever-lasting happiness striving for self


text:
Yesterday I took a sick day. I wasn't at death's door, but a sore throat had been dogging me for days and I decided rest was called for.
Obviously one wants never to be really sick, but being just sick enough is one of the great joys of life. I holed up in bed with the remote and watched two hours of What Not to Wear. Then a couple of hours of Band of Brothers on the History Channel, then sleep, then something about a baby mammoth, then sleep, then more sleep, then two hours of the sex lives of the presidents. Really, who could ask for more — or, rather, less?
And today I'm fine.
And prepared to declare the winner of the Hotter 'n Hell Haiku Contest. I got Mysterious Strangers to judge, since I know — by reputation at least — some of the contributors.
The winner is Elizabeth, who impressed the judges by making them laugh. with her haiku:
Mom doubted my choice
I married an AC man
Who is laughing now?
Congratulations, Elizabeth!
Read all the entries here.


text:
|» Products
|» Transformer Clamps
Transformer Clamps
From the foundation period of our firm, we are engaged in manufacturing and supplying wide gamut of Transformer Clamps such as Z-Type Transformer Clamps and Z-Type Transformer Clamp. These clamps are manufactured using the excellent quality raw materials and advanced techniques under the strict guidance of highly deft professionals in compliance with set market quality standards. Offered clamps are used for holding various objects together in transformer. Furthermore, we are providing these Transformer Clamps in diverse sizes and other specifications as per client's needs at marginal price.


text:
Shortridge, one of America's top architects, who passed away in 2014, built a house for his parents in the tony enclave of Seagrove, Florida in 2001. After his death, and a protracted period of time, the house was eventually put up for sale, along with its goods and chattels.
For estate sale enthusiasts (along with some of our staff), this was one of those diamonds-in-the dark scenarios, where a chance occurrence of turning down the right street, at just the right moment, led to some great buying opportunities. The estate sale wasn't particularly well marketed, and as a result, most of the attendees tended to be passersby, who had seen the street signs, or were locals who came upon the "viewing" by chance while out walking their dogs.
While these types of lightly advertised estate liquidations are a great opportunity for those who manage to inadvertently stumble across such sales, they're also a fine example of what "not to do" when conducting an estate sale.
The goods being offered, while not primarily antique, contained many Mid-Century Modern pieces of the highest caliber. The prices were well below market value, and provided astute buyers with an opportunity to purchase top quality pieces at deeply discounted prices.
As an estate sale liquidator, knowing the value of items is key to being successful. Without this knowledge you're not only doing your clients a disservice, but yourself as well. By being certified as a professional-level appraiser, it can go a long way in alleviating a clients concerns in regard to the placement of correct values on goods and chattels.
For those seeking to enter into the estate sale liquidation business, this should serve as a stark reminder of why a thorough and formal education within the antiques (including Mid-century Modern), and collectibles field is so important - since it can often mean the difference between conducting an estate sale that makes a small profit, or one that can help sustain your business for months or even years to come.
While the Shortridge sale eventually ended up well attended (along with some first-day prices likely being achieved), it still had that unmistakable air of a sale that could've been more - with much larger crowds - and by extension, the realization of far greater prices. As with most businesses in the antiques and collectibles field, understanding who and what your clients have to offer is going to be paramount to success in this type of endeavor.
For readers seeking more information on the antiques, appraising and estate sale training program being offered by the Asheford Institute, they can be contacted at: 877-444-4508, or on their website at: www.asheford.com


text:
Guest Post: DIY Napkin Rings!
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more.
Longtime BSB reader Lindsey has offered to share a quick and easy DIY tutorial with us today to help you craft napkin rings that you can use for your reception! Pair these simple napkin rings with your napkins to spice up your table settings. It's amazing how a easy and inexpensive project can really add color to your table and an extra detail to swoon over! Finding budget-friendly ways to tie your theme and vision together are what make beautiful budget savvy weddings! Thanks Lindsey for sharing this with us! -Jessica
The colors for my February beach-themed wedding were aqua and coral, and starfish were incorporated in most of the details. I had been on the hunt for the perfect napkin rings to use with our aqua napkins but wasn't finding anything. Thankfully, my mom is a crafting genius! If I don't find what I'm looking for — or find it but it's too expensive — we just figure out how to make it!
Here's how to make your own napkin rings:
Use a 12″ x 12″ cardstock weight paper in your desired color. Using a paper trimmer, cut in to 1″ x 12″ strips. Use an adhesive, such as Glue Dots brand, to secure the beginning and end of the cardstock strip into a circle to make the desired circumference. Use two adhesive dots.
In my case, we bought about 100 starfish from a beach shop, and my mom painted each one with acrylic paint (Americana or Folk Art brands) and a foam brush. (She's awesome, isn't she?!) Then add your embellishment of choice with an adhesive dot to the top of the cardstock circle, and voilà! (The cost came out to less than $1 per napkin ring.)
You can buy a paper trimmer, cardstock, glue dot adhesive and embellishments at your local craft store. Have fun!
Photo courtesy of AR Annahita Photography + Graphic Design
Lindsey Robertson is a public relations professional in North Central Florida. She got married in February in Gainesville after wedding planning for 14 months. Lindsey and her husband honeymooned in Charleston and Savannah and live in Florida with their three cats.\r\n\r\n


text:
Surely there's less oxygen down here, but its nice. Dizzy. Nice.
Somehow the further inside the earth you are, the closer you are to evil
Perhaps the devil lives in the crust
But don't worry…this lust is only about six feet in
And we aren't corpses, we are time capsules aiming to dream the past back to life
The soil is not the only hot, wet, fertile.
The sensuous pin prick of teeth biting the bit of skin behind the ear, right at the throat, inside the left thigh…
I can feel our dirtiest intentions between your fingers: lace too delicate too touch
Welcome to gluttony. An underground bunker of thick haze and desire, days spent without shower water, but plenty of moisture
welcome to consumption: a perpetual act of MORE. More flesh! my wildhearted zombie.
More blood! my Vamp prince,
more meat! Mr. Strange and beautiful barefoot werewolf King.
here it is. Everything that wasn't when it should have been…all here for the taking
So take? eat?
This is not my body, this is a spiritual experience that my ancestors can feel


text:
*laughs* Ben's doing very well as I said, happy as a squirrel in a peanut factory.
Mind you, he's given Spyyk a bit of a chew - missing tailtip and a scratch to the arm - but Spyyk seems to forgive him, and is contentedly nuzzling up as above.
When I have time, I'll take some more photos for you


text:
November 2008-- ATLANTA-Every day there are horror stories of children harmed by adults they trust--but sport and event photographers have to work with and around kids of all ages. To help photographers in sensitive situations, the Society of Sport & Event Photographers (SEP) announces a new program: SEP Strictest Code of Ethics.
Since it's crucial to sport & event photographers' livelihoods that their clients know they are someone they can truly trust, SEP Strictest Code of Ethics, developed exclusively for SEP members, will help prove themselves as the safest choice for parents and leagues.
This program requires participants to pass a criminal background check and pledge to follow the new Code of Ethics, including statements about protecting the confidentiality of customer data.
In addition, the new program includes rules specifically about pictures of children online. For instance, a child�s name, age, school, home address, e-mail, phone number, and/or any other personal contact information cannot be listed with the image online (see the complete code at www.SEPsociety.com).
Once photographers complete the steps, they will receive a certificate noting the SEP Strictest Code of Ethics seal of approval. They will also have that seal of approval (and the passed criminal background check) added to their profile in SEP�s Find-a-Photographer search engine and can use the seal in their marketing materials, including their Web sites.
In a world of uncertainty, SEP photographers can validate their professionalism with this new, voluntary program. For more information on the SEP Strictest Code of Ethics, please visit www.SEPsociety.com.
The Society for Sport & Event Photographers (SEP) is a private, nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of sport and event photographers. SEP marshals the resources of the event photography industry and delivers them to its members via their exclusive online content, Action News publication, and live events like SEPCON.


text:
WindowSeptember 30th, 2009 in member junk
Everyone on this web-site inspires me so much that I have been really busy transforming my basement into my junk project room. I haven't done any projects for a while because I had no room and I was finding it very hard to get good junk until a re-store opened up where I live. Now I have good pickings to choose from and so the story goes I'm back in business (Don't know what to do with all the stuff that I create!! I only have so much room) Anyhoo I know it's just another window project but I am pleased with the results of this one. I took the back side wood piece of the window and put it on the front to hold chalk etc...then I put strips of painted metal on the sides to hold notes, pictures, artwork that the kids bring home and magnets included...A set of 2 old pictures that I got free at a yard sale were cut down to size and grace the 2 other panes, they were a little short so I added painted rope trim at the bottom. You can change the pictures as you please with whatever suits your fancy. I then put dowel at the bottom to hold tea towels...yes, that's my hubby holding the window as I have no where to hang it in my house :)
posted in: member junk
Comments (13)
Be Well,
Sue Posted: 1:37 pm on October 1st
Nice job!!!!
Ang Posted: 11:05 am on October 1st
Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Posted: 10:32 am on October 1st
Your window project really came out great. The addition of the towel bar is a superb little detail.
Posted: 10:02 pm on September 30th
Candy Posted: 3:02 pm on September 30th
Thanks for sharing,
Joanne Posted: 10:12 am on September 30th
window, I think I spent more time cleaning the
glass then it took me to do the project ( I have
a real fed-dish with dirty glass) Posted: 10:01 am on September 30th
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 9:59 am on September 30th


text:
New Delhi, March 14:
A bill to set up a single, permanent tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, amid opposition from the Biju Janata Dal.
The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2017, was introduced by Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti. The draft legislation provides for subsuming all existing mechanism for water disputes settlement in the country.
BJD leader Bhartruhari Mahtab objected to the bill's introduction, saying water is a state issue. The objection was, however, overruled by the Speaker and the bill moved in the house.
Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Footwear Design and Development Institute Bill, 2017, in the lower house.
The bill seeks to declare the footwear designing institute at Noida in Uttar Pradesh an institution of national importance. (IANS)


text:
TORONTO – Is Rap star Drake getting into the heads of the Milwaukee Bucks, especially star player Giannis Antetokounmpo?
The recording artist and Toronto Raptors fan might take credit for having something to do with the Eastern Conference finals being tied at 2-2 after the Bucks dropped Games 3 and 4 in Toronto.
On Wednesday, a tweet from a senior executive for Octagon, the agency representing Antetokounmpo, called out Drake for his repeated trolling of the Bucks in general and specifically their superstar power forward.
"Imagine a gig and an athlete on VIP row seats, right next to the band, stands up on the stage just to show off during the entire game, knowing cameras are on him, occasionally even massaging the singer," wrote Georgios Dimitropoulos, Antetokounmpo's former European agent before he was named senior director for Octagon Basketball Europe. "Security&him both allow it. Never seen anything as disrespectful as this before …"
The tweet subsequently was deleted.
Drake responded Wednesday night on Instagram. He posted a photo of himself cheering on the Raptors, adding emojis of a smiling face, a salt shaker and a person shrugging.
He then "liked" a post from a follower that read: "Sports media needs to accept the simple rule the Miami Hurricanes signed into law back in the 80s: if you don't want the opposing team to celebrate and dance, prevent them from scoring, winning, or achieving their objective. Get over it and keep it moving."
Sitting in his usual seat near the Raptors bench throughout Game 4 on Tuesday night when Toronto beat the Bucks 120-102, Drake made his presence felt. He laughed when free throws were missed by Antetokounmpo, who hit only 6 of 10 (including an airball) but still scored 25 points.
In a double-overtime loss in Game 3, Antetokounmpo made 2 of 7 free throws and scored only 12 points.
On Wednesday, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer spoke out about the so-called trolling.
"You can't help but occasionally see Drake just going into timeouts or in and out of timeouts, whether he's encouraging or cheering for Toronto," he said. "You know, trying to talk to referees. To say I don't see it at all would be inaccurate, but to say I give it much or any thought, you know, it's kind of 'same answer, same mantra.'
"I just tend to ignore and focus on our team, focus on whatever it is we need to be doing."
How much Drake gets away with might depend on his celebrity status, according to the coach.
"I don't know how much he's on the court," Budenholzer added. "It sounds like you guys are saying it's more than I realize. There's certainly no place for fans and, you know, whatever it is exactly that Drake is for the Toronto Raptors. You know, to be on the court, there's boundaries and lines for a reason, and like I said, the league is usually pretty good at being on top of stuff like that."
Bucks fans don't believe Drake is getting a bum rap, though. And neither does the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, with a headline that read: "Milwaukee totally hates Drake, somehow allowed to roam the court and troll Giannis."
Last year, the NBA reportedly warned the world-famous artist about "the use of bad language" after he traded barbs with Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The pair exchanged words as the Raptors and Cavaliers headed to the tunnels at halftime, and another harsh exchange followed at the end of the game.
The musician is a global ambassador and technically a team employee as well as partial owner. By also being in and around college team locker rooms and celebrations, such as University of Kentucky and John Caliperi, Drake has drawn the ire of NCAA officials as well.
–Field Level Media


text:
Investigators need a good nose to reveal culprits, perpetuate evidence and to convict the guilty. Like highly sensitive sleuths the intelligent current measurement clamp and the EMC Inspectortrack, analyse and evaluate unwanted currents in the plant network. Both devices can be used for different cases. The results they show are insightful and expedient for the optimisation of the equipotential bonding.
Conventional current measuring clamps only display an average value and cannot react upon irregular occurring events. Therefore, the intelligent current measuring clamp EMCheck® ISMZ I and the EMC-INspektor® V2 are the ideal tools to detect temporary glitches.
With these tools you fulfil the acceptance test criteria of the PI guideline "Recommendation for functional earthing and shielding of PROFIBUS and PROFINET" (draft version 0.58).
Are you interested in the latest recommendations? Please contact us for more information.
Mobile Solution: EMCheck® ISMZ I
With the compact and battery-driven current measurement clamp you can detect leakage, shield and parasitic currents. Therefore, the EMCheck® ISMZ I offers the following functions:
Click here for further information about the gadget.
Stationary Solution: EMC-INspektor® V2
Due to the rising complexity of the machines and plants it becomes more and more important to stay on top of things. With the EMC-INspektor® V2 you can measure up to four different channels on different points at the same time to connect the causes of potential interferences with the detected effects. More
Click here for a direct comparison of the mobile and stationary solution.
EMC brochure The brochure Optimum equipotential bonding explains how to build a stable electromagnetic compatible structure of automation systems and how interferences can be detected. Take a look now!
If you have any questions or require a customized quotation, please contact Ian Bell or send an email to
Ian Bell Mobile: +44 (0) 7791 633265 Tel 1: +44 (0) 1925 824003 Tel 2: +44 (0) 1925 596198 Email: email@example.com
Missed the preview newsletter? Don't worry ...
Your Specialist in Industrial Networks
Indu-Sol GmbH
Blumenstrasse 3
04626 Schmoelln
Phone: +49 (0)34491 / 5818-0
Fax: +49 (0)34491 / 5818-99


text:
Need Your Gadget Repaired? Call Us | (855) 462-4349
Need Your Gadget Repaired? Call Us | (855) 462-4349
You are not alone, Apple recently acknowledged that it is slowing older iPhones to prevent them from unexpectedly shutting down. If you're curious to find out if your older iPhone is affected and needs to be replaced, then there are a few ways to find out before you spend hundreds of dollars to buy new iPhone to replace your older slow iPhone.
Follow these three easy steps to find out your iPhone's battery capacity:
Several apps are available in the App Store that provide information about iPhone's battery health. Download the Battery Life app using this iTunes link, which is available for free. You can remove the ads via an in-app purchase. When you launch the app it will show you the Battery Wear Level on the app's Home screen itself.
Since iOS 10.2.1 or later, Apple has been issuing notices in the Settings > Battery section to inform users that their iPhone's battery may need to be serviced using diagnostics in iOS. So launch the Settings app, and navigate to Settings to check if your iPhone battery needs to be replaced.
The other method to find out if iOS has started slowing down your iPhone because your iPhone's battery has degraded below 80% of its capacity. Download the Geekbench app from the App Store (download link) to check your iPhone's benchmark scores.
Here's are the Geekbench scores of the affected iPhones when they are new:
|iPhone models
|iPhone 6 Geekbench Scores
|iPhone 6s Geekbench Scores
|iPhone 7 Geekbench Scores
|iPhone SE Geekbench Scores
If the Geekbench scores of your iPhone are significantly lower than the numbers mentioned above then it is probably due to the power management feature.
According to Apple, you should consider replacing the battery only after the battery capacity is less than 80% of its original capacity. It also looks like the power management
technique kicks in when battery capacity is degraded by 20%.
*iPhone 8 & iPhone X battery replacement excluded.
Get 35% Off on iPhone Battery Replacement
Get Your Repair Started
Why iFixScreens.com
We offer a 180 Days warranty on all our repairs. If the original repair fails because of a defect with a part we installed, we will replace the part at no charge.
You only want the best technicians working on your electronic devices. Our highly skilled staff of technicians are true experts and will get your device working like new.
Most repairs can be done same day, while you wait. We know how inconvenient a broken device can be, so we work quickly to fix the issues and get you connected back in.
We believe in a hassle free repair process. We diagnose your device for free. Once we determine what is needed for your repair, we will contact you with an obligation free repair quote. You can choose to continue with a repair, or not, the choice is always yours.
Our Testimonials
Let's Sea What Some Have To Say
Collin is the master. I had a broken iPad mini. Began by getting a quote from Collin. He answered me right away before this business hours even started. I dropped off the broken iPad mini screen and he was finished in about three hours. They called me up and had it ready. Collin was friendly and knows his stuff. I suggest anyone who broke their screen to check them out. "
My husband and I just got both of our iPhones repaired at the Shirley location. We couldn't be more happy. Our iPhones look and feel brand new!! Both technicians, Ali and Marisol, are wonderful, knowledgeable, professional and caring! Being, that we walked into the store fifteen before eight we were afraid that we would have to leave our iPhones there until tomorrow. "
My 9 year old dropped his iPad mini shattering the screen and was devastated. I found this place through groupon and immediately purchased a voucher. The carle place store is amazing. Very clean and faster than i had expected. I went in and Nora greeted me. She is courteous and professional. I asked how long it would take and she surprised me by saying less than an hour. "
What can we Fix for you today?
Let us know!
We love to hear what you think - good, or bad! Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!


text:
DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Brittany Stone (West Bridgewater, Mass.) recorded a double double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, Nikki Bitinaitis (Cromwell, Conn.) added a season-high 15 points but it wasn't enough as the Regis (Mass.) women's basketball team fell 76-57 to UMass-Dartmouth Sunday at the Tripp Athletic Center.
The game, rescheduled from Thursday due to the snowstorm, saw the Corsairs (9-2) turn a tie game at the end of the first quarter into a 14-point halftime lead. The difference would swell to as many as 25 points in the fourth quarter as UMD cruised to the win.
Stone's double double was her seventh of the season with Bitinaitis connecting on only a game-tying three pointer to close the first quarter, but going a perfect 12-12 from the free throw line. Melissa Rogers (Billerica, Mass.) added 12 points.
UMD was led by a monster 23-point, 14-rebound performance from Nakira Examond with Alicia Kutil adding 25 points on 12-19 shooting.
All indications were that a good game was in store after a closely contested first quarter. Neither team led by more than two points until a Danyel Gonzalez three pointer put the Corsairs up 17-14. Bitinaitis responded with her three ball as time expired.
UMD set the tone for the rest of the game outscoring the Pride (4-6) 23-9 in the second quarter. Rogers' three pointer tied the score at 20-20 with 8:01 to play, but a 12-0 run by the Corsairs over the next 5:26 helped them to a 40-26 halftime lead.
Regis went nearly half of the third quarter before scoring its first basket on a Stone layup but not before UMass-Dartmouth extended the lead to 49-28.
The Pride puts its undefeated league record on the line this week, hosting Lasell in GNAC action on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m. UMass-Dartmouth next plays at Eastern Connecticut this Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m.


text:
Tech Firms Fight Antipiracy Bill
Leading technology companies including Google Inc. and eBay Inc. are stepping up efforts to block a bill in Congress that Hollywood studios say would clamp down on foreign websites selling pirated movies and other goods.
Ahead of a House hearing Wednesday, nine tech companies sent a letter Tuesday to congressional leaders saying the legislation would "expose law-abiding U.S. Internet and technology companies to new uncertain liabilities."
The bill would let the U.S. attorney general seek court orders requiring U.S. Internet sites and search engines to take reasonable measures to block access to other websites carrying pirated material. That could compel them to block domain names and search results featuring those sites.


text:
Subscribe to Blog via Email
Contact Dave …email@example.com
- And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23 ESV).
Recent Posts
- 2019 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 1 – Encounters with Jesus – Part 1 – AUDIO – December 8, 2019
- Encounters with Jesus – STUDY SHEETS – December 8, 2019
- Communion – Remembering Christ – Proclaiming His Death – AUDIO – December 1, 2019
- Communion – Remembering Christ – Proclaiming His Death – December 1, 2019
- 1 PETER MESSAGE 8 – AUDIO – Setting Our Hope Fully on Grace – Part 2 – November 24, 2019
Recent Comments
Category Archives: To the "unbelievers"
Dave and the Peafowl
First some background information and then my story about my run-in with a peafowl. That just sounds funny — peafowl. I have found a new word for my growing vocabulary of descriptive terms for petty religious folk, peafowl. Anyway the … Continue reading
Not rocket science
Excerpt from Dave's Passion/Purpose/Perspective page Simple and clear but not easy. The really neat thing about what I (Dave) have to offer you is that everything is so simple and clear. This is not rocket science. I offer neither intellectual … Continue reading
Posted in To the "unbelievers", To the Christians Leave a comment
More than Sunday School stories.
More. . . More than Sunday School stories. . . More than someones opinion. . . Way more than pompous moralizing. . . Gods words are life! Speaking of Sunday School stories. I remember reading a few years ago in … Continue reading
Posted in To the "unbelievers" Leave a comment
Use that "hypocrisy card" while you have the chance
The "hypocrisy card" All of us at one time or another have regarded someone, usually someone else, as a hypocrite. To many who do not believe in religion, or Jesus Christ more specifically, this "hypocrisy card" is used to deflect … Continue reading
Posted in To the "unbelievers" Leave a comment


text:
Feeling adventurous? Then get ready to embark on a life changing
fundraising mission.
From challenging treks at some of the UK's most iconic
landmarks, to exotic trips farther afield, our trek and
hike fundraisers are a great chance to step out of your
comfort zone – and raise funds to help us teach even more people
life saving skills while you're at it.
Remember - if the event you'd like to do isn't listed here,
please get in touch. We'd still love to have you on our team. Email
Various dates, Costa Rica
Various dates, Tanzania
Various dates, Snowdonia
Various dates, China
Various dates, Nepal
2019, virtual event
10 - 12 July 2020, Yorkshire
Get your
free fundraising pack full of great tips to
help get you to your fundraising finish line
Raise £80: this could cover the operational
costs of a first aid response unit for one hour
Raise £120: this could pay for a St John Ambulance
trainer to teach first aid to a class of 32 children
Raise £150: this could pay for a training
mannequin, used to teach resuscitation (CPR)
Raise £300: this could pay for a full day's
training for a group of 12
Raise £600: this could train one of our first aid
trainers to teach others life saving skills
Raise £1,000: this could pay for an automated
external defibrillator (AED), which can prove vital to the
resuscitation process following a cardiac arrest


text:
I have a computer with Win XP SP3 and I was going to install a WAMP system on it. I already had a pwerfectly working WAMP (Uniform Server, it is a portable wamp that works on usb stick) on another computer (Win7) so I simply copied the whole folder to the same position (c:\uniserver) but starting the server on winxp failed with the error "php5apache2_4.dll not found".
So I went to download the single packages (apache 2.4, php 5.4.11), using this website as reference.
Extracted Apache 2.4 on c:\apache24, started and worked like a charm ("it works" page loaded fine)
Downloaded php 5.4.11 thread safe (VC9, since VC6 does not exist for 5.4) and I got the same "php5apache2_4.dll not found" error.
Deleted php 5.4.11, cleaned everything, installed php 5.4.9, downloaded the php5apache2_4.dll for php 5.4.9 from apachelounge, got the same error :(
How the hell I'm supposed to have a wamp working with latest version of everything? The php5apache2_4.dll file is there, and the path is right, but still apache gives me the error and does not start (but if I delete everything about php it start to work again), and even the uniform server wamp does not work. What I'm supposed to do now?


text:
Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
Healthcare costs continue to escalate and people continue to suffer and die needlessly from heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
Obesity and being overweight threatens the health of our children, youth, adults and seniors, placing many of us at much greater risk for a wide variety of chronic diseases and health conditions.
Tobacco use is still the single most preventable cause of disease, disability and death. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
We Are Locally Driven
Learn About This Strategy
We work to develop and implement policies and practices that increase opportunities for walking and bicycling. Working closely with our partner sites, we strive to shape policy and systems that create environments to support physical activity in everyday life.
Working with 4 partner sites, our work includes:
Targeting policies, systems and the environment, we work to create sustainable community-wide changes that support healthy eating. Our activities increase access to and selection of healthy foods to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
We provide technical assistance to schools to set goals and adopt best practices for physical activity and physical education inside and outside of the classroom, and to create healthy food environments through locally source produce, smarter lunchrooms and school-based agriculture.
Working with 2 partner sites, our work includes:
Evidence-based workplace initiatives support policy and system changes to promote healthier work environments, including creating workplaces that are tobacco-free and supportive of breastfeeding, and that promote healthy eating and physical activity among employees.
Working with 10 partner sites, our work includes:
We work to establish clinic-community linkages for referral systems between health care systems and community partners. We work to expand access to evidence-based programs related to obesity prevention, tobacco cessation, chronic-disease self-management, breastfeeding support and falls prevention.
Working with 1 partner site, our work includes:
We are looking for partner organizations, businesses, communities and individuals who share our mission and desire to build sustainable change.
Grant opportunities are available.
Contact Co-Coordinator David Anderson at 651-385-6148 or email DavidorCo-Coordinator Megan Roschen at 651-385-6140 or email Megan.
Read About Our Successes
Learn About Our Mini-Grants
Megan Roschen, Co-CoordinatorGoodhue County Health & Human Services, Public Health Division426 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066651-385-6140 I email
David Anderson, Co-CoordinatorGoodhue County Health & Human Services, Public Health Division426 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066651-385-6148 | email


text:
HFpEF Scoring Chart
Borlaug, Reddy, et al
Left atrial decompression to treat heart failure Download PDF
G. Hasenfuß
Presented at ESC 2018.
REDUCE LAP HF 2 year Outcomes Download PDF
David Kaye
Presented at ESC 2018.
A Transcatheter InterAtrial Shunt Device for the
Treatment of Heart Failure With Preserved or Mid-
Range Ejection Fraction: Corvia Medical Download PDF
Ted Feldman
Presented at ESC 2018.
Inter-Atrial Shunt Device: Corvia Medical Download PDF
Ted Feldman
Presented at TCT 2017.
How could interatrial shunting be beneficial in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension Download PDF
Daniel Burkhoff
Presented at D-HF 2017.
Transcatheter InterAtrial Shunt Device for the Treatment of Heart Failure: Results From the REDUCE LAP-HF I Randomized Control Trial Download PDF
Sanjiv J. Shah on behalf of the REDUCE LAP-HF investigators.
Presented at AHA 2017.
Transcatheter Intracardiac Shunt Device Provides Sustained Clinical Benefit at One Year in Heart Failure with Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: The REDUCE LAP Heart Failure Trial Download PDF
David M. Kaye on behalf of the REDUCE LAP HF investigators.
Presented at AHA 2016.
Initial Six Month Results of a Novel Inter-atrial Shunt Therapy for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Download PDF
Kaye D, Malek F, Gustafsson F, et al.
Presented at ACC 2014.


text:
Chip seals
Chip sealing, also referred to as a seal coat, is a type of paving material that mixes asphalt with pieces of gravel. A thin layer of liquid asphalt is sprayed on first followed by the placement of gravel. The gravel is compacted and the excess stone is swept from the surface. Chip sealing protects the pavement, increases skid resistance and extends the life of the road.
What can you expect as a driver?
Driving: Although it seems natural to avoid a road that has been recently coated or fixed, chip sealing is unique in that it does not keep drivers from the road. You can drive on a freshly chip sealed road after it has been swept.
Appearance: A chip seal does look different than regular pavement. The chip seal lends a rough, rocky appearance to the road and is generally bulkier than asphalt. A chip seal may appear purple due to the type of stone used.
Sound: A road that has been chip sealed will not be as quiet as a new pavement. The rough surface can also cause an increase in vibration for bicyclists. After a winter of plowing, the vehicle noise will diminish and you will notice that the road will not sound as loud.
Purpose: Chip sealing serves many purposes:
- Chip seals allow MnDOT the opportunity to preserve roads for a very low cost
- Chips seals prevent deterioration of the pavement surface from the effects of aging and oxidation as a result of sun, water, traffic and plowing
- Chip seals enhance safety by providing good skid resistance
- In hot weather, chip seals re-seal cracks by flowing back together
Watch a chip seal application in action!


text:
Report Showcases Opportunities, Challenges of Homeless Students
Posted by
With a continued push to a 90 percent graduation rate for all students, a new report released Monday addresses a population not often discussed – homeless students.
"Hidden in Plain Sight: Homeless Students in America's Public Schools" provides insight into the resources needed to help these students dealing with homelessness but also stay in school and on a track to success.
"Homelessness is a threat to everything students might want to achieve in their lives, but it doesn't have to be a barrier to success for millions of students," said John M. Bridgeland, president and CEO of Civic Enterprises and a co-author of the report. "Schools, community organizations and caring adults can create a web of support and lifelines to action that will help students experiencing homelessness cope and thrive.
"For the long term," Bridgeland continued, "we should aspire to make the provision of safe, affordable housing as common as school breakfast and lunch."
Last year, Independent Lens in partnership with Spargel Productions and Kartemquin Films released "The Homestretch," which detailed the lives of three Chicago teens who grappled with homelessness and reaching their dreams past high school. The film was a featured body of work of American Graduate.
The report, which was written by Civic Enterprises and Hart Research Associates and released by GradNation campaign, highlights a vast number of facts and findings in relation to surveys conducted by the authors.
Some of the key findings included:
- 78% of young people surveyed say homelessness was something they experienced more than once.
- 67% (approx. two-thirds) say they were uncomfortable talking with people at their school about their housing situation and related challenges.
- 62% say proof of residency requirements and 56% say lack of cooperation between their new and old schools posed a major challenge for them while changing schools.
- As a subgroup, homeless students are one of the lowest graduating student populations in the nation -- 42% say they dropped out of school at least once.
With the passing of Every Student Succeeds Act – in coordination with the already established McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act – all states and school districts are required to report high school graduate rates for homeless students.
The report is aimed at raising awareness around this often overlooked student population.
To read the full report or learn more about it, visit the GradNation website.
previous post
In Chicago, Preparing Teachers for the Classrooms that Need Them ...
next post
A Mentoring Program that Aims to Keep Latino Males in ...


text:
In the ground-breaking documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly," women are emerging from the shadows and uniting their voices to share their stories. Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly's genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him.
For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly's inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.


text:
You're either a busy working mom or a professional that often feels that there's never enough time in the day! Ugh. So much to do, yet you have to take the kids to soccer practice, make dinner, work from home getting done a project, sleep, somehow fit in a girls night, date night with your significant other and juggle other responsibilities! And, then, you get sick. You have NO time to be sick and now you have to take time out of your day to go to the doctor. YIKES! It goes on and on from there.
I get it.
That's why I'm here to help you learn how to balance it! You can do it and you can feel better at the same time. From me, you'll learn ways to deal with stress, how to meal prep on a budget, get a workout in and still have time for your kids, family and friends and so much more. It will take work, but if you're ready to change your life, let's chat!
RIGHT NOW, I'm offering my services for FREE. If you feel like you just need an ear to vent about your husband, kids, job or anything else, I'm also here for that too without judgement. Just know everything you tell me remain CONFIDENTIAL.
If you're ready to change your life, let's work together!
Email me: firstname.lastname@example.com!


text:
Self-testing security guides library
Check out our recent security testing guides and see how Windows security experts Brien Posey and Kevin Beaver say you can test the strength of your system security.
One of the best ways to test the security of your system is to try to hack it yourself. By trying to break through your own defenses, you can get a first-hand perspective on exactly how an attacker is approaching circumventing your security measures. Check out our recent security testing guides and see how Windows security experts Brien Posey and Kevin Beaver think you can test the strength of your own system security.
|BIOS password hacking
Regardless of how long you've been working with computers, you've likely had the need to reset a BIOS password. You know, those configuration and power-on passwords that often keep us from managing -- sometimes even using -- our computers to get our work done. I used to love working with this kind of stuff in college and when I first started my career. Although I'm still intrigued, I just don't have the time to spend days on end experimenting to find the perfect solution to lost passwords. I'm sure you don't either. That's why I've created a sort of all-in-one reference guide to hacking BIOS passwords.
BIOS password hacking
Home: Introduction
Step 1: Guess BIOS passwords yourself
Step 2: Fiddle with the hardware
Step 3: Crack them with software
Step 4: Managing the BIOS password
|Hacking Windows server processes and services
In a recent tip, I outlined the higher-level steps associated with domain controller penetration testing: 1) reconnaissance, 2) enumeration, 3) vulnerability discovery, and 4) vulnerability exploitation. Now that you know the methodology, I'll show you more in-depth into the vulnerability discovery and exploitation phases and how you can test specific Windows processes and services.
Hacking server processes and services
Home: Introduction
Step 1: Home in on your target
Step 2: Use good information and good tools to get rolling
Step 3: Drive your point home
|Step-by-step guide: Laptop hacking
The headline "Laptop - Along with Hundreds of Thousands of Identities - Stolen" seems to be repeating itself -- over and over again -- these days. Whether it's an executive trusting the hotel cleaning staff or a name-brand auditor storing his laptop unsecured in his car (who, by the way, would ding his clients on an annual review for such carelessness) -- laptops and other physically insecure computers are getting lost and stolen by the truckload.
Laptop Hacking
Home: Introduction
Step 1: How it can happen
Step 2: How to crack a laptop
Step 3: How to secure a laptop
Step 4: Laptop security summation
|Google hacking to test your security
In a past article, I discussed the anatomy of a Google hack. In case you aren't familiar with the term Google hack, it refers to using the Google search engine in an effort to pull sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, out of a poorly constructed Web application. In response to feedback from my original Google hack article, I wanted to take the opportunity to show you some ways of Google hacking your own Website to see what exactly is being exposed to the outside world.
Google hacking to test your security
Home: Introduction
Step 1: Identify what could be Google hacked
Step 2: Understand your Web applications
Step 3: Queries to Google hack your site -- Simple stuff
Step 4: More complicated Google queries
Step 5: Harden your Web site against Google hacks


text:
Our investors serve as a great source for industry perspective, offer a network of relationships, and where appropriate, serve as board members and advisors to portfolio companies. We seek investors who are passionate about free enterprise and want to help small business entrepreneurs grow and prosper.
We look forward to talking with you to see if we share the same business values and goals.
Contact Us
Cybeck Capital Partners, LLC
7086 Corporate Way
Dayton, OH 45459-4294
Tel: (937) 291-1900
Fax: (937) 291-2005


text:
A previous version of this story gave incorrect information about Apple's stock price. The story has been corrected.
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Apple Inc. shares reached an all-time high Wednesday, climbing to within a hair's breadth of $201 a share for the first time, fueled by strong sales of the company's Macintosh computers, iPod media players and the recently released iPhone.
Apple's stock AAPL, +1.93% rose to an intraday high of $200.96 a share before pulling back at the close to end the day at $198.95.
A spokeswoman for the Nasdaq said that it was the first time Apple's shares had been so high. She said they briefly touched $200 a share on Dec. 14.
The latest surged in Apple's shares has pushed the stock up 134% for the year and created an impression that, at least for the time being, the company is nearly invincible in the computer and consumer electronics markets.
In February 2005, Apple enacted a 2-for-1 stock split that put the company's shares at about $45 apiece. Since then, the stock has risen 347%.
Even for Apple, a frequent object of hyperbole, this year has proven one of uncommon accomplishment. Apple released the iPhone, a combination mobile phone, Internet device and iPod media player, in June. Since then, the company has slashed prices for the popular gadget, but it's also had to limit the number of devices a consumer can buy at one time.
In addition, Apple revamped its line of iPod players earlier this year, releasing new models with flash memory, video capacities and touch-screen controls. A strong holiday-season performance is expected of the iPod -- Apple is slated to report results for its first quarter Jan. 22. During the year-ago quarter, Apple sold more than 21 million iPod units, and many analysts who follow the company estimate it will report iPod sales of 25 million units.
Apple rival Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +1.21% released a new version of its Zune player earlier this year, but so far the Zune has only managed to capture a small portion of the market.
For its fourth fiscal quarter, Apple reported in October that it sold 10.2 million iPods and 1.12 million iPhones.
Meanwhile, the company reported selling 2.16 million Macintosh computers, a quarterly record. Those Mac sales pushed Apple into third place in the U.S. market during the third quarter with an 8.1% share of the personal-computer market, where the company now trails only PC heavyweights Dell Inc. DELL, -0.46% and Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ, +0.89%.


text:
The upcoming calendar is currently empty.
Click here to view past events and photos »
Thursday, Oct. 8
Workshop A 9-10 AM
Lifetime Arts' Public Libraries Initiative, a national capacity building and demonstration project, funded through IMLS National Leadership Grants since 2011 - is helping libraries in 13 states respond to the demand for meaningful programs for the growing population of older adult patrons. Through the Lifetime Arts Affiliate Network, the project promotes partnerships between librarians, teaching artists and community organizations and offers a programming implementation model that employs nationally recognized best practices in arts education and reflects new scholarship on the benefits of social engagement and creative expression for healthy aging. Learn why and how libraries from across the U.S. are embracing innovative arts programming for older adult. Explore Creative Aging best practices, current research and techniques for successful program implementation and sustainability. Lifetime Arts' Creative Aging Toolkit for Public Libraries, Creative Aging Roster and Lifetime Arts Affiliate Network will be featured. Senior staff from ArtSAGE, Minnesota's statewide connector, convener and catalyst for the field of arts and aging will be on hand to connect participants to local, regional and statewide resources for artful aging. ArtSAGE provides training programs for artists and arts organizations, consulting services for senior communities and resources for the general public on the new but growing hybrid field of arts and aging. This workshop is supported by a grant from Aroha Philanthropies.
Maura is the CEO/Co-Founder of Lifetime Arts, Inc. She has more than thirty years' experience in arts management; including program design and implementation, arts education, development and community cultural work. She has informed policy and created innovative programming for adults and children many premiere arts and educational organizations including the New York City Department of Education, Studio in a School Association and Young Audiences. Maura graduated from Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and earned a Masters of Public Administration in Arts Policy and Planning from New York University.
Workshop B 10:45-11:45 AM
Minneapolis-based Coffee House Press's In The Stacks library residency program takes the literary arts beyond the page, bringing together people and organizations to foster reader engagement. You'll hear from a writer, an illustrator and a librarian who've participated in the program. Explore how In The Stacks can activate the materials in your collections and encourage the general public to think about all types of libraries as creative spaces.
Nor Hall is a writer, performance researcher, archetypal psychologist and author of the chapbook Traces (Ohm editions) and books Irons in the Fire (Station Hill), Those Women (Spring), and The Moon & the Virgin (Harper Collins). Hall has presented at the Eranos Institute on gender, at International Cast Iron Artists and Myth & Theatre festivals, at the Walker Art Center, and for the Friends of the Hennepin County Library (Minneapolis). A graduate of Beloit College and the 1960s University of California at Santa Cruz History of Consciousness doctoral program, she has been a dramaturg with Archipelago Theatre (Chapel Hill) since 1996 and works with the Studio 206 Tink Tank in the Twin Cities. Hall serves as an occasional advisor for Pacifica Graduate Institute and volunteers at the Center for Victims of Torture in Saint Paul.
Jessica Shaykett is the librarian at the American Craft Council (ACC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds a Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington in Seattle. Prior to joining the ACC she worked as a librarian at the Savannah College of Art and Design and as an archivist at Microsoft.
Stephanie Watson is the author of the picture books The Wee Hours (illustrated by Mary GrandPré), Behold! A Baby (illus. by Joy Ang), and How to Be Best Friends: A Book of Dos, Don'ts and Dance (illus. by LeUyen Pham). Her middle-grade novels, Elvis & Olive and Elvis & Olive: Super Detectives, were both Junior Library Guild selections. In addition to writing books, Stephanie also draws comics, teaches writing workshops, and teaches and performs theater improvisation.
Jay D. Peterson is the Project Coordinator of In The Stacks, a Coffee House Press Books in Action initiative. Prior to joining Coffee House, he spent 12 years as manager of Magers and Quinn Booksellers. He is the co-editor of the forthcoming book Sky Blue Water, an anthology of short fiction for young readers by several of Minnesota's top writers for children.
Workshop C 3:45-4:45 PM
Changing user demographics have been a core argument for diversity in our profession for a while now – and it remains incredibly important. But prioritizing diversity might be particularly important for the future of library services for other reasons, including improved opportunities for innovation, new directions in community engagement and changing roles for libraries. This session will focus on the many ways that diversity will be crucial to the future of libraries and will consider some of the challenges we still face – recruitment, retention, micro aggressions, privilege, injustice, intercultural communication and bias.
Miguel Figueroa works at the American Library Association's new Center for the Future of Libraries, an initiative to identify emerging trends relevant to libraries, promote futuring and innovation strategies for the profession, and build connections with experts and innovative who can help libraries create our futures. He has previously held positions at the American Theological Library Association, the American Library Association's Office for Diversity and Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, New York University's Langone Medical Center Ehrman Medical Library, and Neal-Schuman Publishers. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona's Knowledge River Program.
Gwendolyn Prellwitz oversees the Office's activities and budget; serves as staff liaison for the Committee on Diversity, ALA's Ethnic Caucuses and related groups; guides the Office in its efforts to provide active consultation, facilitation and training on diversity issues. Manages the Spectrum Scholarship program and related grants; supports the creation of new projects advancing the recruitment of a diverse library workforce; manages Spectrum communications, marketing, and data reporting.
Workshop D 9-10 AM
Multiple recent studies and reports show that today's teens are faced with significant barriers and social challenges, which is an increasing concern of community leaders. In Minnesota, 15% of youth live in poverty and only 41% of 8th graders are proficient in reading. A recent YALSA report discusses the challenges today's teens are facing and shares recommended actions Minnesota's libraries can take to ensure that they are well equipped to help the state's 426,834 teens succeed in school and prepare for college, careers and life. By embracing the strategies and actions laid out in the report, libraries can increase their value in the community as well as ensure that the next generation is well-equipped to be productive citizens. Attendees of this session will gain knowledge of the latest practical teen services tools and resources they can apply to their daily work.
Beth Yoke oversees the expansion of YALSA as well as the implementation of new initiatives such as the annual Young Adult Services Symposium and the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults. Prior to working at YALSA, Yoke worked as a university librarian at Fairmont State University, as a school librarian in Stafford, VA, and an elementary school teacher in New Orleans, LA. Beth Yoke holds a Masters in Library and Information Science from Louisiana State University. You can follow her on Twitter via @yalsa_director or find her on LinkedIn.
Workshop E 10:45-11:45 AM
The Artist's Library: a Field Guide by the Library as Incubator Project (Coffee House Press, 2014) is chock-full of artist interviews, creativity exercises and helpful tips for artists on how to work effectively with their local libraries. In this session author Laura Damon-Moore and Library as Incubator Project colleagues Holly Storck-Post and Katie Behrens discuss how to put the "stuff" in The Artist's Library into practice at your library.
Laura Damon-Moore received her master's degree from the UW-Madison School of Library and Information Studies. Laura is currently the Assistant Director for the Eager Free Public Library in Evansville, Wisconsin, where her focus is on creative, engaging programming and outreach with and for youth and families.
Workshop F 3:45-4:45 PM
One Conference One Book with Stephan Erik Clark
Join the Readers Advisory Roundtable for a conversation with Stephan Erik Clark, about his latest book Sweetness #9, our One Conference One Book selection. This funny and moving novel received a Colbert bump, launching Clark into the "must read" category. It's 1973, and David Leveraux has landed his dream job as a Flavorist-in-Training, working in the secretive industry where chemists create the flavors for everything from the cherry in your can of soda to the butter on your popcorn. While testing a new artificial sweetener he notices unusual side effects in the laboratory rats and monkeys: anxiety, obesity, and a generalized dissatisfaction with life. David tries to blow the whistle, but he swallows it instead. Years later, Sweetness #9 is America's most popular sweetener—and David's family is changing. His wife is gaining weight, his son has stopped using verbs and his daughter suffers from a generalized dissatisfaction with life. Is Sweetness #9 to blame, along with David's failure to stop it? Or are these just symptoms of the American condition? David's search for an answer unfolds in this expansive novel that is at once a comic satire, a family story and a profound exploration of our deepest cultural anxieties. Wickedly funny and wildly imaginative, Sweetness #9 questions whether what we eat truly makes us who we are. Clark will have copies of Sweetness #9 to sell and sign.
Stephan Erik Clark is the author of Sweetness #9 and the short story collection Vladimir's Mustache, a finalist for the 2013 Minnesota Book Award. Born in West Germany to a Norwegian mother and a Texan father, Clark split much of his childhood between England and the United States, and has lived in five states and five countries, including Ukraine, where he served a Fulbright Fellowship, and Russia. He teaches at Augsburg College, in Minneapolis.
Return to 2015 MLA Conference Homepage
Remember Me
11/22/2019Audit RFP Open
11/14/2019Upcoming Minitex Director Candidate Presentations
6/7/2019Minitex Director Voting
© 2017 Minnesota Library Association · All Rights Reserved
MLA · 400 S 4th St, Ste 754E · Minneapolis, MN 55415 · phone: 612-294-6549 · contact MLA
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Site Disclaimer
Site Map


text: Food Top 10 Ways to Teach Your Children to Love Good Foods U Top Tens Team | 20th June 2017 Make good choices yourself and kids will copy them Children don't do what you tell them to do. They do what they see you do. This applies to Read More


text:
About Us
Eastern Michigan University's Interdisciplinary Jewish Studies program offers courses concerned with the history of the Jewish people, a story of survival under extraordinary circumstances. It considers the cultural and intellectual gifts Jews have given the world. It also focuses on the Jewish faith, its richness, its intricacy, its demands, as well as its complex and fascinating relationships with other religions.
This program draws on faculty expertise from throughout university. It engages students in a wide realm of co-curricular activities including lectures and study abroad opportunities. EMU's program in Jewish Studies provides a gathering place for EMU's numerous ethnic communities to learn more about Jews and Judaism, a space to build bridges, to open and engage in discourse, to create new understandings between Jews and the many other groups that comprise the diverse culture of southeast Michigan.
Faculty Advisory Board Members
- Martin B. Shichtman, professor of English/Director EMU Jewish Studies
- Jessica Alexander, professor of Communications, Media, and Theater Arts
- Jeffrey Bernstein, professor of Political Science
- Pamela Landau, lecturer/Psychology, coordinator for the Minor in Human Sexuality
Support the Center for Jewish Studies by making a gift today!


text:
Abscesses & Cellulitis
Most dental abscesses remain localized and pose no serious threat to general health. Still, each year work and school time is lost because of dental abscesses and facial cellulitis, according to the "California Dental Association Journal." Although the situation isn't common, what begins as a toothache and abscessed tooth can turn into a life-threatening form of cellulitis if not treated quickly and properly.
Tooth decay, cracks, trauma and repeated dental procedures can lead to irreversible inflammation of the pulp, notes the American Association of Endodontists. Not removing pulp in this condition leads to necrosis. The necrotic pulp tissue will then cause infection or an abscess in the bone surrounding the root. Without treatment, the infection can spread into tissue spaces of the head and neck, becoming cellulitis.
The intense hot and cold sensitivity present with irreversible pulp inflammation may dissipate when the tooth abscesses. Painful chewing, localized swelling, tooth mobility, tender lymph nodes and fever may exist with an abscessed tooth. A hard, tender, diffuse and reddened swelling are marks of cellulitis. Fever, swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck and a general ill feeling commonly accompany cellulitis. The airway may become compromised as the condition worsens, leading to difficult swallowing and breathing.
Close visual and digital inspection of the tooth, gum and surrounding tissues help dentists make diagnoses. The dentist will use ice and possibly heat to test the vitality of the pulp. Tapping on the tooth and palpating the adjacent gum tissue also provide helpful information. A dental X-ray can reveal changes in the root surface, the periodontal ligament around the root and surrounding bone tissue.
Removing the necrotic pulp is essential when an infected tooth is the source of the abscess and cellulitis. This requires root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth, according to the American Association of Endodontists. An incision and drainage can also help relieve the discomfort of localized swelling. This may also be required with cellulitis. For severe cellulitis, hospitalization for observation and medications may be necessary.
Minimizing tooth decay by regular brushing, flossing, professional cleanings and dental checkups can help prevent abscessed teeth. Reporting any changes, such as pain or swelling, to a dentist will help avoid infections that lead to cellulitis.
- Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images


text:
Report: PlayMemories PS3 launching this week
Sony is set to launch PS3 photo sharing app PlayMemories, announced at CES, later this week, according to a PC World report. The software will go live as part of the PS Store updates, beginning tonight in the US, tomorrow in Europe and Thursday in Japan. A free version of the software will be included […]
PlayMemories headlines
PS3 app PlayMemories to cost €10
PlayMemories, the recently-announced PS3 app that allows users to edit photos and videos together that was announced at CES a few weeks ago, will release at the end of Q1, Sony has said in its recent London showcase. This comes by way of ElectricPig, who also said that it would be a priced application at […]
PlayMemories latest