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Can you imagine what it must be like for people who seem to have it all together – but deep down inside, they feel like a fraud? I do and I didn't have to imagine this, I lived this life and boy did I have it bad. I guess you could say that I exercised the "fake it til you make it" philosophy and needless to say, that it was a complete failure. You may know a few people like this, especially in this day and age of social media, they have one persona online, and yet, you know the real, offline, persona. It's not just about being a fake or fraud, there is actually a name for it, its called the Imposter Syndrome……. (read more)
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Transferable skills are a difficult area for a lot of job applicants to reconcile. The key with transferable skills is that almost all skills you've successfully used in the past can be used in another field. The big secret is selling that to a hiring manager. To help you figure out what skills are transferable, try using my three-step system: Step #1. Identify a list of transferable skills…. To read more, click here
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Blue is consistently a recurring theme and popular color choice for cosmetics and this fall is no different. It's dynamic and can range in hue from daylight pastels to deep midnight. Shades of blue held the runways captive this Fall, from bold aquamarines and tantalizing teals… Find out more of what Fall beauty has in store. To read more, click here.
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Galaxy Note 8 With Android 7.1.1 Spotted
We can expect to see a lot of rumors and reports about the Galaxy Note 8 in the months to come as Samsung's next flagship smartphone is one of the most highly anticipated devices of 2017. That's partly because it's the successor to the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung's ill-fated flagship phablet that requires no introduction. The upcoming Galaxy Note handset has now been spotted on the HTML5Test's database, the test mule was running Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
It's common for devices that are in the pipeline to show up on online databases. It's only a matter of time before we see benchmark listings for the Galaxy Note 8 as well. They offer us a glimpse of what to expect from these devices.
HTML5Test is a respected online benchmark for gauging web browser performance. The Galaxy Note 8 test unit appears to have scored 488 out of a total of 555 points in this benchmark, which is respectable when compared with existing devices.
The Galaxy Note 8 is certainly going to have flagship-level specifications. Rumors suggest that it will have a 6.3 inch Infinity Display, a Snapdragon 836 processor with 4GB RAM, dual cameras and speakers as well as a fingerprint sensor at the back.
Samsung started developing firmware for the Galaxy Note 8 in April this year. There are reports that Samsung might unveil the Galaxy Note 8 in August this year even though it usually unveils new Galaxy Note handsets at IFA in Berlin which takes place every September.Galaxy Note 8 With Android 7.1.1 Spotted , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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At last year's Download Festival, a total of 17,550,000 gallons of rainfall hit Donington Park over the June weekend. That's the equivalent of 106 Olympic Size swimming pools being filled in 45 minutes. But Download punters are a sturdy bunch, and few thousand gallons of rain never hurt anyone, right? Plus, this year's line up is huge. Here's what to expect:
Who's headlining Download Festival 2017?
System of a Down
Why they'll be great: They didn't play a single show in 2016, so this will be a welcome return for the giants. They've previously headlined in 2005 and 2011.
Biffy Clyro
Why they'll be great: Biffy aren't shy of headlining festivals, but Download poses a new challenge – converting cynics who claim their initially heavy output has delved too far into the pop spectrum. But these Scots have proven time and again that they're capable of upping the decibel levels.
Why they'll be great: The legendary group's only UK show this year also forms part of their "farewell tour" – this could be the last time to catch them prior to a break-up.
Prophets of Rage
Why they'll be great: The all-killer supergroup – made up of members from Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill – will be making their Download debut.
Why they'll be great: They're rock's next great hope, bringing endless theatricality and performance to this year's debut album 'Eternity, In Your Arms'. For a taste of what they'll bring, walk on stage with them at their recent London show in the video below.
Why they'll be great: The California thrashers are still in fine form, two years after most recent LP 'Relentless'.
The Full Line Up
Many more acts for Download 2017 are still to be announced – here's what they've confirmed so far on the main stage:
System of a Down
Prophets of Rage
Five Finger Death Punch
Motionless in White
Biffy Clyro
A Day to Remember
Pierce the Veil
Of Mice & Men
Alter Bridge
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12 healthy bakes for Sport Relief
Whiz the chickpeas in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and set over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 min, then add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until fragrant. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 3 min. Add the mixture to the chickpeas in the food processor, then add 75g of the oats, the coriander and the egg. Pulse to combine. Dust your hands with flour, then shape the mixture into 6 flat burgers. Put the remaining oats in a dish, then add the burgers and turn to lightly coat. Chill in the fridge for 30 min to firm up. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add the burgers and cook for 3–4 min on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. Fill each roll with hummus, a burger, a cheese slice, lettuce leaves and beetroot slices, and a dollop of hummus.
Finding a dairy-free smoothie that's creamy and delicious? It's not always an easy task More often than not dairy-free smoothies can take on a soupy texture which isn't very appealing — especially if the smoothie is the only thing you'll eat for breakfast. When that's the case it's best to have something that's creamy and satiating, even if it is on the lighter side. FullSizeRender-(2) I tried Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Firm with their recipe for a blackberry and mint smoothie. The recipe was a breeze to make and the result was an ultra-creamy and refreshing smoothie. The flavour was fruity and doubly refreshing with the addition of the herby mint. Enjoy this for breakfast or as a recharge after a long session at the gym. Want more dairy-free smoothie recipes? Find the recipe for Mori-Nu's kale, banana and avocado smoothie here. Reg-image-blueberry
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash roughly. Stir through the chives and lemon juice, then add Tabasco and ground black pepper to taste. Spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and set it over a medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the hot pan and fry for 2–3 min until they're cooked to your liking. Meanwhile, toast the muffins until golden. Spread the avocado mixture over the bottom halves of the muffins, then top each with ham and an egg. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, replace the muffin tops and serve. Nutrition scientist Bridget Benelam says: This high-protein muffin will help keep you feeling full throughout the morning. Eggs are particularly good at filling us up, as well as being rich in nutrients, providing B vitamins, selenium, vitamin D and omega-3. Although avocados are quite high in fat, about 80% of this is unsaturated, which is better for your heart health. They also contain vitamins B6 and E, potassium and copper. Smoked ham is salty, but using chives and lemon juice for a flavour boost means you won't need to add any extra salt. How our recipe compares with a Sausage & Egg McMuffin: 430kcal 24g fat 8.5g saturates 1.9g salt
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 min or until soft. Add the pumpkin, sweet potatoes, stock and nutmeg and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 min or until the veg are very tender. Add the beans and stir well, then blend the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth. While the soup is simmering, heat the grill to high and line a baking tray with baking paper. Put the bread on the tray and grill for 1–2 min on each side. Scatter one side with both cheeses and grill until the cheese melts and bubbles. Toss all the gremolata ingredients together in a small bowl. Divide the pumpkin soup among 4 bowls, scatter with the gremolata and serve with the cheese toasts. TO FREEZE Make the recipe up to the end of step 2, cool and freeze. When ready to serve, thaw and reheat until piping hot. Finish the recipe from step 3.
Fancy a change from the usual bread sandwiches? Try our six low-carb alternatives With a few swaps, you can get the best of both worlds: a hand-held eating vessel that's also a low-carb bread alternative. The best thing about sandwiches is they create a base for a variety of fillings and, unlike a salad, you get a taste of all the ingredients in every single bite. Whether you prefer a classic sandwich, a wrap or an open-faced sandwich, we've got a low-carb bread swap to match. They're lower in carbs and calories and can help boost your five-a-day. The calorie count for 2 slices of white bread is 170kcal; for 2 slices of wholemeal bread it's 156kcal. Check out the calorie count for these substitutes in the recipe suggestions below. Portobello bun Most closely related to the hamburger bun, the portobello bun works wonderfully for burgers because of the mushroom's rounded shape and slightly hollowed center. Simply grill the mushroom caps until they've reached your preferred tenderness and serve with a minced chicken burger. Per 2 Portobello mushrooms (grilled): 21kcal portabella-mushroom-caprese-burgers Rice paper wrap Rice paper is super simple to prepare. Most brands just require a quick soak in warm water and – voilà– you have a moist, pliable rice wrapper. It's perfect for wrapping around fresh herbs – think mint, basil and coriander – and crunchy vegetables such as carrot and cucumber. Dip them in a peanut sauce or another sauce that works well with your filling. Per 1 sheet (small): 20kal; (medium) 30-40kcal mang-thai-surprise-wrap Cucumber wrap Use a vegetable peeler to slice the cucumber thinly lengthwise. Place your favourite filling inside, roll it up and secure with a toothpick. The good thing about using cucumber as a wrap is that it doesn't have a strong taste so you can be inventive with your fillings without worrying about clashing flavours. Per 1 cucumber strip: about 2kcal cucumberfetarolls Bell pepper boats Served raw or slightly charred, bell pepper boats are a wonderful base for open-faced sandwiches. The pepper adds a bright burst of flavour and its meaty texture can stand up to heavier fillings like chicken salad. Per 1/2 red pepper (no oil): 26kcal peppers Aubergine roll ups Perhaps the meatiest of the bunch, aubergine rolls are wonderful grilled, sliced and topped with goat's cheese and olive tapenade. Since aubergines are so filling they're perfect served as a meat-free Monday supper. Per 1 aubergine strip (no oil): about 3kcal marinated-feta-yogurt-and-aubergine-rolls-470x540 Leafy wraps And last but not least, the mother of all vegetable wraps: the lettuce wrap. Lettuce wraps are, perhaps, the most versatile of them all but do consider branching out to different leaves (pun intended). Think kale, cabbage or chard for extra nutritious wraps. Per 1 lettuce leaf: about 3kcal 108011_duigan-lettuce
Put all the salad ingredients, except the feta, in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Make a dressing by whisking together the oil and lemon juice in a small bowl, then pour over the salad and toss to coat. Serve the salad topped with the feta.
Cook the pasta in a large pan of water according to the pack instructions. Drain, then return to the pan. Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and set over a medium heat. Stir-fry the peppers for a few min until browned. Add the tomatoes, peas and broccoli and simmer for 5 min. Add the vegetable mixture to the pasta with the lemon zest, rocket and cheese and mix. Season with ground black pepper, then serve in 4 bowls.
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Acappella Info Night
August 26th at 8pm in the SAU Music Room
Meet all the acappella groups and learn about acappella at RIT.
Each acappella group will be there to tell you a bit about themselves and sing you a sample of their music. You'll also receive information about events for the following week such as open rehearsals or social events.


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We are home and we are safe. The 2013 International Horseback Adventure was a success. Over 8,000 pictures were taken, over 37 hours of video was recorded and 18 posts were written to share with you here, on Alaska Chick's Blog as well as other places!
Well, that was a … umm..I suppose "night-mare" would be almost an apt description.
Bruises were acquired. Blood was shed. All were traumatized.
But hey, finally, we are home! Yay! I have hope that sending you this short note (instead of the eighteen posts I wrote while we were away bringing in the new horses to our range horse herd) was the thing to do.
It is such a wonderful feeling to know that we are blessed with people, such as you, in our lives and in the world, to help us, standing with us and being such a huge part of our lives, in so many unexpected ways.
We are heading into our fourth hunt of the 2013 Fall Big Game Hunting Season and I must ask you all to be patient, for just a little while longer. I will (and want to, so much) share with you our entire journey just as soon as I can sit down and write just a little longer. For now, I have guests and clients waiting for me to saddle up again and help them find the dream that brought them too, to Alaska and to us at Pioneer Outfitters.
To find out more about what the 2013 International Horseback Adventure is, check these posts out (and remember to stay tuned for the whole story!).


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Survival tips for travel by car
Posted July 18th, 2012 @ 07:07pm by: Minnesota Getaways
Road trips are like childbirth. Done right, they can be the adventure of a lifetime. Done wrong, and you're screaming for someone's head on a platter and demanding to know WHOSE BRILLIANT IDEA WAS THIS?!?! Here are some tips to make your trip the glorious time you envisioned.
- Go with someone you love. Or Like. A lot.
- Take turns driving.
- Bring your own music.
- Get the oil changed and your fluids checked before you leave.
- Speaking of fluids, pull over and let the woman pee.
- Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Wear Flip flops.
- Avoid stupid traffic tickets.
- Speaking of stupid traffic, avoid rush hour!
- Get gas before you're on E.
- When it's not your turn to drive, get some sleep.
- Bring a map. A real, actual, paper map that does not talk to you.
- Pack games for the kids.
- Plan time for unexpected stops.
- Bring garbage bags.
- Don't depend on finding nutrition at the gas station. Pack a cooler.
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Achilles tendon ruptures commonly occur to otherwise healthy men between the ages of 30 and 50 years who have had no previous injury or problem reported in the affected leg. Those who suffer this injury are typically "weekend warriors" who are active intermittently.
Most Achilles tendon tears occur in the left leg in the substance of the tendoachilles, approximately 2-6 cm – the "watershed zone" – above the calcaneal insertion of the tendon. That the left Achilles tendon is torn more frequently may be related to handedness; right-handed individuals "push off" more frequently with the left foot.
The most common mechanisms of injury include sudden forced plantar flexion of the foot, unexpected dorsiflexion of the foot, and violent dorsiflexion of a plantar flexed foot. Other mechanisms include direct trauma and, less frequently, attrition of the tendon as a result of longstanding peritenonitis with or without tendinosis. [1, 2, 3]
Other populations at risk for an Achilles tendon rupture include those who are poorly conditioned, those of advanced age, those who have been using fluoroquinolone antibiotics, those who have used corticosteroids, and those who overexert themselves.
Besides Achilles tendon rupture, which the remainder of this article will focus on, there is also a spectrum of Achilles tendon injuries, including peritenonitis, tendinosis, and peritenonitis with tendinosis. [1, 2, 3]
Patients with peritenonitis will usually note a localized burning pain that accompanies or follows activity and tracks along the tendoachilles.
Peritenonitis with tendinosis will generally present with activity-related pain, swelling, and sometimes crepitation along the tendon sheath, with or without the presence of nodularity. More severe symptoms may include pain at rest.
Tendinosis is a late-stage manifestation of this problem, characterized by mucoid degeneration of the tendoachilles itself, with a lack of inflammatory response and symptoms characterized by a sense of fullness or nodularity in the posterior aspect of the tendoachilles.
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Although the worldwide frequency of Achilles tendon ruptures is not known, data collected from Finland estimates that it occurs in 18 per 100,000 people yearly. The male-to-female ratio of rupture is estimated from 1.7:1 to 12:1.
Functional Anatomy
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, and it is formed from tendinous contributions of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The tendons converge approximately 15 cm proximal to the insertion at the posterior calcaneus. When viewed in cross section, the right Achilles tendon appears to spiral counterclockwise 30-150 º toward its insertion at the calcaneus; the left Achilles tendon spirals clockwise analogously.
The spiraling of the tendon as it reaches the calcaneus allows for elongation and elastic recoil within the tendon, facilitating storage and release of energy during locomotion. This phenomenon also allows higher shortening velocities and greater instantaneous muscle power than could be generated by the gastrocsoleus complex alone.
Because actin and myosin are present in tenocytes, tendons have almost ideal mechanical properties for the transmission of force from muscle to bone. Tendons are stiff but resilient, possess a high tensile strength, and have the ability to stretch up to 4% before damage occurs. [4, 5] With stretch greater than 8%, macroscopic rupture occurs.
The blood supply for the Achilles tendon is derived from the posterior tibial artery and its contributions to the musculotendinous junction, as well as the mesosternal vessels which cross the paratenon, infiltrating the tendon and the bone-tendon junction at the calcaneus. [6] The watershed zone is an area 2-6 cm proximal to the calcaneus, in which the blood supply is less abundant and becomes even sparser with age. It is in this region that most degeneration and therefore rupture of the Achilles tendon occurs. Because younger tendons have better blood supply, significantly higher tensile strength, and less stiffness, they tend to rupture less frequently. [4, 5]
Sport-Specific Biomechanics
The peak Achilles tendon force (F) and the mechanical work (W) by the calf muscles are respectively approximately 2200N and 35J in the squat jump, 1900N and 30J in the countermove jump, and 3800N and 50J when hopping. [7] The estimated peak load is 6-8 times the body weight during running with a tensile force of greater than 3000N. On average, Achilles tendons in women have a smaller cross-sectional area than in men. This possibly suggests that less force is generated in a woman's Achilles tendon than the figures noted above, which may account for the lower rate of rupture in women. [7]
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American River College's football team is now ranked No. 1 in Northern California and is 3-1 after its 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco.
The team will will travel back down to the Bay Area again to play College of San Mateo (3-1), ranked No. 2 in NorCal before its loss to San Joaquin Delta College.
ARC quarterback Jihad Vercher said he doesn't believe the traveling will be a challenge to the team.
"It's a challenge of staying focused and knowing our job and our ability, knowing that we're capable of a lot of good things," said ARC quarterback Jihad Vercher.
ARC head coach Jon Osterhout said he doesn't see any challenges in the back-to-back road trips.
"At the end of the day, there's a certain comfort level because we went down to the Bay Area last year and we played on field turf," said Osterhout.
"We played in the type of weather that the Bay Area presents, and it's something for us to refer back to," he said.
The game will be a rematch of last October's game that vaulted ARC to the No. 1 spot in the state after a 24-14 win at home.
CSM is currently ranked No. 3 in the state in scoring with 43 points per game and 400 yards per game, 232 of which come on the ground.
Freshman CSM running backs Isiah Williams and Joey Wood have amassed 236 and 267 yards rushing total on the season.
"(The) main challenge is just staying with our keys and as long as we play they way we play (and) have been playing the last couple weeks, we should be more than fine. As long as we get to the ball, we should be fine," said cornerback Leonard Nelson.
CSM features a run-first offense as its 53 first downs on the ground rank No. 1 in the state.
CSM is No. 10 at 5.1 yards per carry, No. 2 with 15 rushing touchdowns and No. 6 at 928 total rushing yards.
"With their kind of offense that's kind of run, run, pass, (they) keep you on your heels. As a corner, you just need to stay aware they they're going to try to shove it down your throat," said Nelson.
CSM wide receiver Johnny Niupalu is ranked No. 7 in the state in yards per reception with 21.8 and is coming off a seven catch, 112 yard performance in the team's 43-30 loss to SJDC last week.
CSM runs a triple option offense, which means that its quarterback has the option at the snap of the ball to keep the ball, hand it off to one of two running backs or pitch the ball to one of them.
"This week, it will be about angles and inches. If we're able to cut off their angles and minimize their inches, we'll be able to stop their run game," said ARC defensive line coach Mason Mitchell.
Osterhout said that he has a lot of respect for CSM's football program, which is coming off a 2014 season in which it defeated Laney College in the Bulldog Bowl last November.
"For the most part, it's a typical San Mateo football team," Osterhout said. "They're going to try and control the ball and run the ball effectively out of the triple option, they're going to play tough man to man defense on you and they're extremely well coached in all three phases," he continued.


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It took a little while to wrench the gear stick up into fifth, but Steelform Wanganui eventually got there as six unanswered tries took them to a deceptively comfortable 45-14 win over Buller at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
The sixth straight victory in the 2018 Mitre 10 Heartland campaign was not without its hiccups, as Wanganui won the toss to play into a strong breeze and proceeded to give away a lot of possession with errors coming into contact, while catching the ire of referee Michael Winter with their discipline, at one stage having an 11-6 penalty count against them.
Rampaging No 8 Michael Tafili was sinbinned only three minutes into the game, while new fullback Tyler Rogers-Holden was also sent to cool his heels not long after the halftime for an infringement in stopping a possible Buller try.
Winless Buller may have been out of sorts this campaign, but with a squad still stacked with union centenarians and other veterans, they were not going to look a gift horse in the mouth, and guided by linchpin first-five James Lash and former Tasman centre Robbie Malneek they laid on two smart tries for a 14-0 lead by the 25th minute.
Lash got into a running battle with Wanganui halfback Lindsay Horrocks, surprising given they chatted amiciably before kickoff, with Horrocks giving his rival the middle finger – both literally while finishing off an excellent 80m team try right on halftime and then figuratively with an excellent performance in the fourth quarter to set up two tries as the home side blew the scoreline out.
Rattled by the niggles, Lash lived up to his surname by lashing out with punches after a fair tackle from reserve flanker Angus Middleton and Winter gave him the yellow card in the 70th minute, leaving the 14-man Buller trapped in their 22m as Wanganui put them away with two more tries.
Middleton was joined by reserve prop Viki Tofa and the returning former captain Roman Tutauha coming on in the 52nd minute, with the game still in the balance at 14-14, and together the trio gave Wanganui a big lift with some strong carries and resolute defence, while steadying the scrum.
Having had a tough tussle with Malneek and the Buller outside backs like winger Illisesa Ravudra and try-scoring fullback Anthony Tailua, Wanganui's midfielders Penijamini Nabainivalu and Kameli Kuruyabaki were now able to take over, with Nabainivalu scoring against his old team mates after a clever kick from Craig Clare.
Clare's remarkable consistency continues to be one of Wanganui's greatest assets, as the try-scoring first-five landed seven straight goal kicks and probed a tiring Buller's weak points throughout the second half.
The veteran earned special praise from coach Jason Caskey.
"He's got it on a string at the moment, you can't understate how important a guy like that is.
"I think he enjoyed having less running to do in the first line than fullback."
Caskey was also pleased with Middleton, Tofa and Tutauha ramping up the tempo, given prior to their arrival Wanganui had found the Buller pack with hooker Anthony Ellis, prop Matangi Ropati and lock Caleb Aperahama a real handful.
"That's what you want with your bench and I've been lucky with what we've got.
"It was one of those games where it's really tricky ones.
"[Buller had] nothing to lose and they came to have a good go at you.
"We were carrying too high and got caught."
Whether he was receiving throws from Tutauha or starting hooker Jack Yarrall, Wanganui lock Sam Madams dominated the lineout with a clean pair of hands, while also getting a couple of steals off the Buller throw and keeping his cool despite some special attention from opposite Robbie Bonisch.
Skipper Campbell Hart was happy for his clubmate Tutauha's return.
"It's great to have him back. He just lifts the team when he's around them."
Hart was ultimately satisfied to finish over the top of their opposition, once the side stopped putting themselves under pressure.
"We gave away three tries in that first half we could have got.
"After a few lapses in the first half we got it together. Can't argue with 45 unanswered points."
The lapses started from the kickoff as Horrocks fumbled a ruck ball and although Buller didn't appreciate the wind with second-five Michael Wells grubber kicking the ball dead, the home side then immediately lost Tafili after an incident at the breakdown just after his surging run from the scrum.
Keeping ball in hand, Wanganui tried to attack from the midfield but dropped some short passes, while a succession of penalties meant Lash could trap them in their 22m.
Flanker Samuel Godwin charged off one 5m scrum, with the ball spread to Malneek, who put Tailua away for another try at Cooks Gardens, with Wells landing a good sideline conversion.
Tafili came back and both he and Kuruyabaki busted the defence, only for the ball to be lost at the breakdown after last ditch tackles near the tryline, and Buller cleared their territory.
Wanganui turning back over hard-won possession inside their half saw Buller spread the ball to each sideline, and although Horrocks pulled off a try-saving tackle, Malneek got the next pass and bulldozed over Rogers-Holden for 14-0.
Needing to be the next scorers but not getting territory, Wanganui caught Buller napping right on halftime as Nabainivalu broke out from his own 22m and fed the ball inside to Kuruyabaki, who in turn offloaded to Horrocks for an open 30m run to the line, giving a chasing Lash the message before scoring.
The visitors had a horror start to the second half when they tried to spread it in their 22m but lost the ball, with Kuruyabaki snatching it and stepping back towards the posts, popping the pass up for Clare to just reach down to place it on the line.
But the momentum stayed with Buller after Malneek probed the defence and then Ellis smashed through it, with Rogers-Holden sinbinned after he prevented the ball coming free.
Turning down three points, the visitors hunted for the tryline but Hart, Nabainivalu and Horrocks contested everything, getting their team out of danger.
The arrival of the reserve forwards finally saw Wanganui take control and never relinquish it, as Tofa and Tutauha took the hit-ups and after Buller missed a lineout throw, Clare fed Middleton to beat three tacklers, with Wanganui soon earning a penalty to make it 17-14.
Another eight phase buildup stretched Buller and Clare's grubber kick out wide was perfect, with no defenders near Nabainivalu and Rogers-Holden, as the former Buller man pulled up to claim it and jogged back towards the posts to give Wanganui breathing space.
The bonus point try followed quickly as Horrocks scooped down to save a loose pass and slipped through the midfield to put winger Cameron Crowley in space, with the veteran showing his classic swerve to beat the sweeper and run 40m to the posts.
Lash's departure left his tired team directionless, and Wanganui worked a couple of penalties into the corner for a lineout – the pack driving off the Madams take as Tofa dived across on the second shunt with Tutauha helping push him over, converted from the sideline by Clare.
A Clare chip kick fell perfectly for Crowley to dash back to Buller's tryline, with reserve No 8 Tremaine Gilbert held up over the chalk.
But after the scrum win the Border boys got together as Madams and Horrocks worked a nifty back-and-forth passing exchange for Madams to dive through the yawning gap to score with less than two minutes left.
Wanganui 45 (Lindsay Horrocks, Craig Clare, Penijamini Nabainivalu, Cameron Crowley, Viki Tofa, Sam Madams tries; Craig Clare pen, 6 con)
bt Buller 14 (Anthony Tailua, Robbie Malneek tries; Michael Wells 2 con)
HT 14-7 Buller.
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How will you choose to enjoy your images in 10/20/50 years time?
This is an interesting time in the photography industry. We are truly in a digital age and we most commonly get asked, "Can I just have the digitals?"
Of course, people want the images to be able to share with friends and families and make copies at their leisure. But life gets busy... often we just don't get around to it. A wise photographer named Sue Bryce once said "We are not a digital generation, we are a NOW generation" and she is right. The instant nature of digital photography makes us impatient to wait, far from the days when we used to take the film into the shop and had to wait a few days until you could enjoy the photographs.
Lee and I are just as guilty. We had some stunning photographs taken of us in August. We have the digital files sat on our computers. Have we printed them? No. Have we talked about getting round to printing them? Sure. Do we ever browse through them? No...and yet here we are in December with bare walls in our house and still no memories of ours printed on the walls.
One of the few personal pictures we have in the house is one of me and my late Nan. She passed at 102 years old and was an incredible lady. I walk past this photograph every morning as I come down the stairs and I see her smiling face each day.
Just that one moment of seeing her and I can instantly remember so much about her. They way she smiled and cracked jokes, her ageing hands, her happiness when I sprung a surprise visit on her, the sound of her voice. I remember all of that in an instant because the photo is there to remind me. It evokes so much more emotion than swiping through my phone trying to find a particular image.
How many image formats have come useless already?
Floppy Disks?
How long before USB's and eternal hard drives are replaced by "the cloud?" And you know what still lasts and never changes or never becomes useless...? A photo, proudly displayed on the wall.
We are bringing print back to our studio in 2019 as we truly believe you should enjoy your images in this format first.
When you come back to view, you will first enjoy an emotional slideshow of your images. You will then see all of your images mounted in cream surrounds so you can truly appreciate your stunning images in print. Don't worry, we will include the digitals for you but it is print packages that will be available from 2019


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On April 29, 2003, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board ("MSRB") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a proposed rule change consisting of an interpretive notice on marketing by brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers of 529 college savings plans in the workplace.[1] The proposed interpretive notice provided guidance on the application of Rule G-8, on recordkeeping, Rule G-17, on fair dealing, Rule G-19, on suitability, Rule G-27, on supervision, and Rule G-32, on disclosure, in this context.
Market practices in the mutual fund industry, as well as in the related 529 college savings plan market, have come under increased scrutiny since the filing of the proposed interpretive notice. Specifically in regard to the 529 college savings plan market, the SEC has proposed new Exchange Act Rule 15c2-2, on confirmation disclosures, and Exchange Act Rule 15c2-3, on point-of-sale disclosures;[2] the National Association of State Treasurers and the College Savings Plan Network approved draft Voluntary Disclosure Principles in connection with the preparation by the state plans of their program disclosure documents;[3] and U.S. Representative Michael G. Oxley has recently requested that the SEC Chairman's Task Force on College Savings Plans make recommendations regarding certain proposals for regulatory change.[4]
In light of these developments, the SEC has asked the MSRB to withdraw its filing. The MSRB has today acted upon this request by sending a letter of withdrawal to the SEC. The MSRB expects to consider at a future meeting whether to republish a revised version of the interpretive notice for further comment.
August 2, 2004
[1] File No. SR-MSRB-2003-03. The SEC subsequently published the proposed interpretive notice for comment in the Federal Register. See Exchange Act Release No. 34-47815 (May 8, 2003), 68 FR 25918 (May 14, 2003) (www.sec.gov/rules/sro/msrb/34-47815.pdf).
[2] See Exchange Act Release No. 34-49148 (January 29, 2004), 69 FR 6438 (February 10, 2004) (www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/33-8358.htm). The comment letter submitted by the MSRB to the SEC is available at www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/s70604/s70604-629.pdf
[3] The current draft of the Voluntary Disclosure Principles is available at www.collegesavings.org/Draft%20Voluntary%20Disclosure%20Principles%206%204%2004.pdf.
[4] Congressman Oxley's letter to SEC Chairman William H. Donaldson is available at financialservices.house.gov/media/pdf/d2ltr.001.PDF.


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Machine Learning 101 - What Is It and How Will Learning It Help Your Career
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Computer technology is increasing by leaps and bounds. With each passing day, new and advanced concepts come up in the world of computers and Information Technology. More and more people are now using the internet to send, receive, and store information. On an individual level, this data processing is not a very tedious job. But in big organizations, there's a huge volume of data that has to be managed. Therefore, there needs to be an effective method in place. Moreover, this method needs work flawlessly, without human intervention. This is one of the reasons why the concept of machine learning has been introduced. We shall learn more about it and also about machine learning online courses in this article.
What is Machine Learning?
'Machine learning' is not a very familiar term for people outside of the field of IT. It is basically a part of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Machine learning equips the computer with the ability to understand, learn, and improve its functions without being instructed. This does away with the need of programming the computer several times whenever you want it to perform a new task. Without getting into a lot of jargon, the process of machine learning works based on a specific algorithm. This algorithm enables the computer to recognize patterns in the data fed into it and develop an understanding of its own on how to process it. Through machine learning, the computer can predict the outcome of the said data that it analyses.
There is a reason for mentioning machine learning and data management/data mining together in the introduction. It is because the latter is a sub-part of machine learning. Machine learning focuses on prediction based on recognized patterns in the data. On the other hand, data mining, focuses on identifying unknown patterns in the data. However, both these concepts use the same method of analysis.
Since its inception, machine learning has given us self-driving cars, enabled speech recognition, helped in effective web search and much more. Machine learning has become so evident in our lives now that we use it every day even without consciously knowing what it is all about. Scientists think it is the best way to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) that is at par with humans.
Machine Learning Online Courses
Machine learning online courses are mainly for engineers, software and IT professionals, and data professionals. Generally, this course includes topics of learning like supervised learning where a mathematical model contains both inputs and the required outputs. Another topic that comes under this course is unsupervised learning. Here, the mathematical model contains only the inputs; no desired outputs. There are other topics to learn also, like semi-supervised learning, regression learning and so on.
Machine learning courses also teach you how to build smart robots, develop text understanding, computer vision, medical informatics, audio and database mining, and other such concepts.
If you're wondering where you could have access to such courses, JobsForHer, along with Great Lakes Institute of Management brings to you post graduate courses in machine learning.
These programs are available both online as well as on-campus. These courses are especially designed for working professionals to help them unlock their potential and reach out to newer, better opportunities.
There are many job opportunities that come your way after successfully completing machine learning courses.
You can become a:
- Business Analyst,
- Product Analyst,
- Machine Learning Engineer, or
- Data Scientist
FYI, Data Scientists enjoy one of the top-paying jobs in the world right now. So, this is one more incentive why you should think about enrolling yourself in these courses.
These are just a few examples of the many such job roles you may want to go for after studying machine learning.


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You've just had porcelain laminate veneers placed on your teeth to improve their appearance, color and shape. Now what? How do you maintain them and keep them looking their best?
A dental porcelain veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is bonded to a tooth, replacing the enamel (the outermost layer of a tooth). Dental porcelain is a glass-like substance that can be used to mimic natural tooth enamel perfectly because of its bright, reflective and translucent (see-through) qualities.
To look after your veneers, it is important to maintain the health of the teeth on which they were placed, and of the surrounding gums.
Porcelain is a ceramic glass-like material, and like glass it is strong but brittle and can fracture when placed under too much stress.
With good dental hygiene, and regular dental check-ups porcelain veneers can last from seven to twenty years or even longer. This makes them a good solution that will improve your smile for years to come.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to discuss your questions about porcelain laminate veneers. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Smile Design Enhanced with Porcelain Veneers."
If your teeth are stained and discolored, misshapen or too small, porcelain veneers may be just the opportunity to treat yourself to a beautiful smile that can last for decades. They may be used to restore a single tooth that is broken or stained, or many teeth that are worn or discolored. If you have small teeth with gaps between them, veneers can close the spaces.
Porcelain laminate veneers are thin layers of dental restorative material that are bonded onto your teeth. With porcelain laminate veneers you can change a tooth's shape, size, and color. They require a minimal amount of tooth preparation (reduction of enamel on the original tooth) and are a great way to help you have a beautiful smile now and for decades to come.
They can last from seven to twenty years or more. Part of what determines their exact longevity is the health of your mouth. Gum tissues may deteriorate and the gum line may shrink back away from the roots of your teeth. So brushing, flossing, and other good dental habits are important in maintaining your investment in your smile.
Veneers don't require special treatment, and you can eat nearly anything with them. Keep in mind one precaution, however. Porcelain, like glass, can break with too much stress. This means that biting something that applies a strong twisting movement to your teeth may cause the veneers to shatter. If you grind your teeth at night you may need to wear a night guard to protect your veneers. It doesn't happen often, but if a veneer detaches it can usually be rebonded to the tooth.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to discuss your questions about porcelain veneers and see if they are right for you to enhance or change your smile. You can also learn more about veneers by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Porcelain Veneers: How long will your porcelain veneers last?"
If you've ever looked through a magazine and viewed the perfectly aligned white smiles of celebrities and models, you may be already familiar with the look of porcelain veneers. To achieve a picture-perfect smile, many Hollywood stars choose porcelain veneers (thin-layers of porcelain) that are bonded to the front of teeth allowing for the alteration of tooth position, shape, size and color. By fixing imperfections, as well as whitening them, veneers offer celebrities a perfect smile that, when maintained properly, can last for several decades.
Evaluation: If porcelain veneers sound appealing, our office can help you decide if you're a good candidate for them. We will ensure you have sufficient tooth structure, that your teeth are in more or less a normal position, and that symmetrical gum contours are present, allowing for proper "framing" of the teeth, necessary for a beautiful smile.
The Process: Once it's been determined that you're a good candidate for veneers, our office will begin a smile analysis using computer imaging to digitally replicate your smile and then fabricate a mock-up smile made of tooth-colored wax. We will work with you to determine the right color and shade for your veneers. You can choose the brightest, whitest "Hollywood smile" or opt for a more natural color and enhanced look.
Next Steps: After your initial appointment, it typically takes the laboratory one week to fabricate your porcelain veneers. The insertion of your veneers can be done with or without a local anesthetic. We will place the veneers on your teeth with a light-sensitive resin, which sets with the use of a white light, effectively bonding them to your teeth. While you may initially experience some tooth sensitivity to hot or cold, this will disappear after a few days. Maintaining your perfect smile requires simple brushing and flossing techniques and routine check ups.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss any questions you may have regarding porcelain veneers. Read more about this topic in the Dear Doctor magazine article "Smile Design, Enhanced by Porcelain Veneers."
You may have heard the term "veneer" with reference to woodworking, where it means a thin layer of attractive wood that covers and enhances the surface of a piece of furniture. Exactly the same principle applies to porcelain veneers used in dentistry: A thin layer of ceramic material is used to cover parts of a tooth in order to improve its structure and appearance.
Porcelain is a non-metallic ceramic material that is fired in an oven at a high temperature to make it hard and durable. Dental porcelain veneers are thin layers of ceramic that can be applied to the outside of the tooth so that the end result mimics the natural color and translucency of tooth enamel. The underlying tooth structure has to be prepared by removing a small amount of the enamel, about 1 mm, which the veneer replaces. The veneer is then bonded to the prepared surface using a light-sensitive resin.
In woodworking, a veneer may be used to match the grain between the left and right sides of a piece of furniture, creating a beautiful effect on a curve, or simply to bring the appearance of expensive wood to a backing that is less expensive.
Just as a wood veneer improves the appearance of a dresser or table, porcelain laminate veneers may be used to improve teeth that have a number of cosmetic and functional problems. These include staining that cannot be removed by tooth whitening, teeth that are too small, misshapen, chipped or spaced too far apart. After an assessment of your teeth and your smile, we can create a mock-up using temporary tooth-colored materials so you can decide whether the suggested changes will work for you, or you can make suggestions for further improvements.
Porcelain laminate veneers may not be the best solution for you if your teeth are severely stained or damaged. In cases where a large proportion of the original tooth must be replaced, porcelain crowns may be the best solution. The crown is the part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line, and it can be covered with a porcelain crown that looks exactly like a tooth in shape and color. After studying your needs, together we can decide on the most satisfactory method to restore your most attractive smile.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your questions about porcelain veneers. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Porcelain Crowns and Veneers."
A veneer is a cosmetic dental procedure that we use in some situations to correct discolored teeth, small spaces or gaps between teeth, small chips or oddly shaped teeth, and teeth that are slightly misaligned by placing a thin shell covering over the teeth. They are artistically hand-crafted by lab technicians out of tooth-colored porcelain using precise molds that we have made in our office. We attach veneers to the tooth's surface using a special adhesive that creates a chemical bond. Veneers are often a key component in a smile makeover.
Traditional veneers will require some tooth preparation, a process where we reduce or file down some of the facial (front, visible) portion of your tooth by 0.3 to 0.7 millimeters. For this reason this cosmetic procedure is not reversible.
Veneers can last from 7 to 20+ years depending on how you care for them. This may include sleeping in a protective, professionally made mouthguard. And while porcelain is a durable material that can withstand a great deal of pressure, you must remember that they are a type of glass. You could possibly shatter a veneer if you bite into anything that requires a hefty amount of twisting movement and biting pressure.
By using the latest technologies and procedures, we will create the naturally beautiful smile of your dreams and we will restore your mouth to full functionality and optimal health. Contact us today to discuss your questions or to schedule a consultation.
Learn more about veneers when you continue reading the exclusive article from Dear Doctor, "Smile Design Enhanced With Porcelain Veneers."


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Shares of Samsung SDI rose to annual maximum
Manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, Samsung SDI today recorded the highest this year, the price per share, which amounted to 148,5 USD.
Analysts are extremely optimistic about the company's results of operations in the current quarter. According to the forecast of specialists of Daeshin Securities, operating income should exceed $ 15 million, and the company's stock should be worth from 150 to $ 180 by the end of the second quarter.
The company's turnover for the second quarter, according to the company, is expected to grow by 13.5% to reach about 1.25 billion. This will contribute to a stable supply of batteries for Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8+.
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Capital One Financial Corp. COF, +0.21% cut its 2007 earnings-per-share view to $3.97, below its previous forecast of $5, and said it expects fourth-quarter earnings of 60 cents a share.
The McLean, Va.-based financial holding company said the reduction was driven by increased provision expense and additional legal reserves established in the fourth quarter.
Capital One expects earnings from continuing operations, which exclude the loss from discontinued operations from the shutdown of GreenPoint Mortgage, of about 85 cents a share for the fourth quarter and $6.55 a share for 2007.
On a managed basis, fourth-quarter provision for loan losses was about $1.9 billion, with $1.3 billion in charge-offs and an allowance build of about $650 million.
Capital One said it expects its board to declare a dividend on common stock in 2008 at a quarterly amount that approximates 25% of expected net income after tax, beginning with the February payment. The company also expects its board to authorize a new share repurchase program in 2008.
Capital One expects to finish 2007 with more than $29 billion in available liquidity.
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Reasons for Unfair Dismissal and Immigration Status
In Kurumuth v NHS Trust North Middlesex University Hospital, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decided that a Tribunal does not have to second guess an employer's decision about an employee's immigration status.
Mrs Kurumuth came to the UK in 1992 on a work permit. In 1997 her application for an extension was refused. She appealed. In 2001 she joined the Hospital as a bank worker and became permanently employed in 2003. At that time she produced a letter from the Home Office, confirming that she was permitted to work pending the outcome of her appeal.
Following the introduction of the points based immigration system in 2008, the Hospital became concerned about Mrs Kurumuth's immigration status and took this up with both her and the UK Border Agency. On 22 December 2008, the UK Border Agency wrote to the Hospital saying "…I am not therefore able to give you a precise date when Ms Kurumuth's application will be addressed but we will look to resolve the matter as soon as circumstances permit..".
Mrs Kurumuth was dismissed because the Hospital believed that she did not have the right to work in this country. She conceded this belief was genuine. The Employment Tribunal found her dismissal to have been unfair but for procedural reasons. On appeal, Mrs Kurumuth argued that the Tribunal should have decided her immigration status. If it had done so, the only conclusion would be that she was permitted to work, so her dismissal must have been substantively unfair. This would have given her an argument for reinstatement.
The EAT agreed that Mrs Kurumuth appeared to have the right to work in this country but said this is not a matter for Employment Tribunals; it is a decision for the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal. The Hospital had established a potentially fair reason for her dismissal (SOSR).
Looking past the obvious and, sadly, all too common failings of the Immigration Directorate, this decision is very narrow. It does not give employers carte blanche to err on the side of caution when dealing with potentially illegal workers. While it must be correct for the EAT to warn Tribunals against making immigration decisions, the rationale for the Hospital's belief in Mrs Kurumuth's status was flawed. It was lucky to get away with it and only did so because the focus of the argument was on the role of the Tribunal, not the substantive merits of the Hospital's decision.


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The motorbike is king in Vietnam. Around 80% of road users in Hanoi ride one, and there are an estimated four million in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) alone.
In a bid to tackle the congestion and pollution caused by these bikes, the Vietnamese Government is introducing a range of measures to make the country's transport sector more efficient. As of 2017, all newly manufactured or imported motorbikes will be required to conform to strict Euro III standards on emissions. In the meantime, stricter penalties will be imposed upon motorbikes that fail to meet existing Euro II standards. And hundreds of new emission testing facilities are planned for Hanoi and HCMC.
Both cities are developing new urban rail networks to ease road congestion. Eight metro lines are planned for Hanoi, and six for HCMC. Three other lines, either light rail or monorail, will also be built in HCMC. The city has invested in buses running on compressed natural gas too.
"Vietnam's plans for clean public transport and cleaner motorised vehicles are ambitious and will be difficult to enforce", says Koos Neefjes, Policy Advisor on Climate Change for the United Nations Development Programme. "But they are very important for keeping the cities livable."
Vietnam's traffic congestion problems are mirrored in other Asian countries, due to rapid population growth in major cities, urban sprawl, and rising car and motorbike ownership.
In Beijing, a five-year plan for reducing congestion includes an extension to the subway system and reduced fares, a quota system for license plates to regulate the number of private cars, and restrictions that only allow drivers to use their cars on alternate days. Parking fees have been increased too, and restrictions on official vehicles introduced. Plans to introduce a congestion charge were also recently announced.
In India, the Government is attempting to boost manufacturing and sales of electric bikes and cars through the exemption of customs duties on components for the machines. While in Indonesia, state-owned companies are planning to build a 54km monorail to ease Jakarta's traffic problems, hopefully saving 573,000 litres of fuel a day.
Smarter urban planning, intelligent traffic light systems and cycling initiatives are also being trialed across Asia to reduce congestion. But for now, in Vietnam and other rapidly developing nations, the motorbike remains as popular as ever. – Duncan Forgan
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Where the God of Wind dwells and blesses the one who seek blessings to be his deities like one among the deities of mountain, forest and streams that stops your breath momentarily to take you to trance or Nirvana and you have already through alpha, beta and gamma state of your mind. This is where on can find ultimate Nirvana (the state of perfect blessedness). The wind whisper poetry everywhere and all you need is to listen. The weather soothes you always and all you need is to give yourself. The panoramic view tells you stories and all you need is to open your eyes. Ramakkal has arrived for you and all you need is to embrace to be VIVID.
The Wind hillstation of Kerala
The Wind Hill Station of Kerala… Climbing up ramakkal will be your life time experience to get charged in the morning to set the tone of the day. Getting into the Kuravan mount is another attraction to experience the wind factor. Way to both Ramakkal & Kuravan mount start from Wind Haven. We have day trips to Thekkady, Munnar, Vagamon, Wine yards of Kambum, Spice garden tour, Trekking, boating, cultural activities of Kerala such as Kathakali & Kalari payattu..
Rejuvenate your "Body & Mind"
Our "Body & Mind" ayurvedicmassage parlour located within the premises have custom made medicated ayurvedic equipment to rejuvenate your body & mind. Our experts in "Panchkarma" (one who knows how to sensitize your five senses) with vast experience will relieve all your stresses and make your feel to reach the absolute Nirvana while you are in our care.
to reach us
Airports: – Madurai – 145, Kochi-165, Trivandrum-220km.
Railway station: Changanassery: 125, Kottayam-140 km.
Delux Room 1200 + Tax Break fast included
Super Deluxe 1800+Tax Break Fast included
Suit Room 2700+ Tax Break fast included
WindHaven Resort
Ramakkal, Idukki, Kerala
Call 9846367206


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AS A JUNIOR TRANSFER IN 2016-17: Played in three tournaments and nine rounds … Recorded a 75.33 scoring average … Low round was a 71 at the Maui Jim Intercollegiate.
AT MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Attended for two years in Waco, Texas and graduated in 2016 … Competed under coach Vince Clark … Helped guide the 2016 McLennan Highlanders to a 2016 National Championship … Two-time NJCAA All-American … Andrews Collegiate Invite winner (63-67), Dr. Pepper Classic runner up- (71-71) … Posted a 2016 scoring average of 72.78 … Ranked fifth individually at the end of fall semester in 2016 … Finished seventh at NJCAA National Championship … Team tied for second at the 2015 National Championships.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Byron Nelson High in Trophy Club, Texas for four years and graduated in 2014 … Lettered in all four years of golf under Coach Barry Hawkins … 2014 district champion, 2014 regional runner-up, three-time state appearances … Posted a 73.72 scoring average in 2014.
PERSONAL: Born in Irving, Texas, on Oct. 22, 1995 … Son to Patrick and Kathy Johnson and brother to Brendan, Logan, and Garrin … Plans on studying business management.


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The Wedge is known for it's massive waves and amazing shots photographers have been able to capture there. This summer, there were many big swells that came through the wedge. Some consisted of 12-14 foot waves. On those particular days, only the experts are allowed out in the water and there are many lifeguards supervising. On days like the one pictured, many people like to go out and enjoy the perfect waves to body surf on. The Wedge is separated from CDM beach by just one jetty. If you sit up on the jetty you can feel the mist of the waves spraying up at you. If you love to shred awesome waves and get barreled, then this is the place to be.
Bring your go pro and good luck!


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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Equity markets across Latin America slid Tuesday on persistent worries that demand for the region's natural resources and exports will be crimped by the U.S. recession and poor economic conditions worldwide.
Mexico's IPC lost more than 3% to log its first close below the 19,000 level since Nov. 21. Brazil's Bovespa index dropped 4.8% to 39,846.97.
Argentina's Merval lost 4.3% to 1,065.55, and Chile's IPSA fell 1.5% to 2,593.29.
U.S. stocks on Wall Street found no comfort from the signing by President Barack Obama of a $787 billion economic stimulus package. The S&P 500 Index SPX, +0.01% fell 4.6% to 789.17, breaking the 800-point level for the first time since November. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.01% fell 3.8%.
Alfredo Coutino, senior Latin America economist at Moody's Economy.com, said the package contains measures that could help the economy, such as infrastructure spending. But the administration's financial stabilization plan still has investors on edge because it lacks details about if and how it will get rid of toxic assets on the books of financial institutions.
"They have all this mortgage garbage and the government needs to clean the pipe," he said. "The markets want immediate action with short-term results, which is not going to happen because all these measures take time to implement. The market is scared."
The Obama administration on Wednesday is expected to outline a plan to help home buyers who are struggling to pay their mortgages.
Coutino said the markets on Tuesday were also spooked by Japan's report on Monday that the economy shrank by 3.3%, or by 12.7% on an annual basis, the fastest pace of decline since 1974.
Investors in Mexico Tuesday afternoon received another round of painful figures from the manufacturing sector. Industrial production dropped 6.7% in December, more than the estimated drop of 5.2% by analysts surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires. It was the eighth straight month of declines.
Production for the year fell 1.3%, the first annual decline in five years.
The report from the National Statistics Institute arrived ahead of Friday's report on fourth quarter gross domestic product as well as an interest-rate decision by the central bank. Policymakers at the Bank of Mexico are expected to lower the benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 7.25%, according to a survey of economists by Dow Jones Newswires released Tuesday.
Mexico's IPC lost 3.4% to 18,953.93. Just two of the IPC's constituents finished higher. Regional bank Grupo Financiero Inbursa rose 0.7%, and mining concern Industrias Penoles rose 0.2%.
Cemex CX, +2.44% shares tumbled 11%, pacing decliners. The company is the largest provider of ready-mix concrete to the U.S. Also, copper miner Grupo Mexico shares fell 1.9% and steel maker Industrias CH fell 6.4%.
Index heavyweight America Movil AMX, +1.75% slumped 3.3%.
Shares of Kimberly-Clark de Mexico slumped 1.1% to 47 pesos ($3.20) after a downgrade to neutral from buy at UBS Pactual. The brokerage said gains in the shares have "eroded the expected upside price," and that it's concerned that the weight of the peso in 2010, combined with an expected upswing in commodity prices in 2010, will hurt the consumer products producer's results.
Analyst Tomas Lajous said Kimberly-Clark de Mexico's dividend yield is below 7% for this year and for 2010.
"The stock should continue to deliver a safe and stable cash flow to investors, but we see this as priced in," Lajous said.
Lajous also said that the company's recent fourth-quarter sales show they are "more recession-proof than previous expected." UBS kept its price target at 50 pesos.
In Sao Paulo, benchmark heavyweight Petroleo Brasileiro PBR, -4.67% stumbled 5.4% as the price of crude oil dropped sharply. Crude oil for March delivery fell 7% to $34.93 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude for April delivery, which is leading in volume as it prepares to become the front-month contract, fell 8% to $38.54 a barrel. See full story.
Separately, Petrobras is planning to sign a financing deal with China worth $10 billion, according to an Estado news report. The funds would help the company finance its $174 billion investment plans.
Shares of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce RIO, +0.35% fell 6.6%, pacing share-price declines for other steel makers. Vale is the world's largest provider of iron ore, a key component in the production of steel.
China reportedly will not accept different prices for iron ore from Brazil and Australia as it did the year before. Last year, the prices were set by shipping rates. Steel mills in China are seeking to return to a single benchmark price. See full story.
Steel maker Gerdau GGB, +2.07% fell 5.4%. Usiminas lost 4.5% and CSN SID, -0.29% shares lost 4.4%.


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About Emily
Emily leads Raines International's Boston office and is responsible for search execution and client management primarily within the consumer goods, retail, healthcare, and private equity industries. She is a member of the firm's Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Strategy and Business Development practices.
Industry & Consulting Experience
- Since joining Raines International in 2007, Emily has led various search assignments at the individual and group expansion levels while establishing relationships with a broad reach of executives in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
- Recent engagements include recruiting: the Deal Team in Sydney, Australia for a U.S.-based Private Equity firm; a Senior Operating Executive for a top 10 Private Equity firm; the Head of eCommerce for a Fortune 100 Consumer company; the CMO, Head of Human Resources, and Head of Retail Operations for a high growth CPG/Retail company; and the SVP of Account Management for a technology company.
- Emily graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Business.
- She is currently on the board for Emerging Leaders for the Massachusetts Chapter of Raising a Reader and is a member of UNICEF's Next Generation Committee in Boston.
- Emily is actively involved in the Villanova Alumni Society and is a marathon runner.
Education & Credentials
- B.A., Communications & Business, Villanova University
- Hogan Assessment Certification


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I actually had to do some work during AUSA but had time to cruise the floor and saw some pretty cool stuff that I'll post over the next week or so.
Christian has given us some great gouge on the Remington XM2010 in the past but it was nice to see the rifle up close and personal for myself. Although I've been critical of the Army's choice of a bolt action rifle over a semi-auto, regardless it's a bad ass no frills weapon system. I haven't had a chance to shoot one but if you guys want me to request a rifle for a test shoot let me know.
As many of you know Remington won the US Army Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR) contract September of this year and they'll be outfitting over 3,000 M24 systems in the inventory.
The XM2010 was designed and developed specifically for the sustained harsh environment of the modern battlefield using state-of-the-art technology, manufacturing processes, and corrosion resistant materials. As an upgrade to the combat proven M24 Sniper Weapon System, the XM2010 is chambered in 300 Win Mag for extended effective range using the M24 700 action, and has proven out-of-the-box 1 MOA accuracy. The XM2010 features the new Remington Arms Chassis System (RACS) with a folding stock that allows for adjustment of the length of pull and cheek height and captures the bolt handle when folded. This allows the operator to configure his weapon to his personal physical requirements and transport the system more easily. Additional chassis features include a monolithic rail with removable rail pieces and cable routing guides that maximize rail insert space, co-align electroptics, and manage electric cables. Finally, the XM2010 features such end user driven enhancements as a 5-round detachable box magazine that allows the operator to quickly reload the weapon, a Leupold long range variable powered optic, and the Advanced Armament Corp TiTan quick detach sound suppressor. The XM2010 – an evolutionary leap in precision engagement capability and survivability.
Not sure why they went with Leupold for the optic, Nighforce is a much better choice in my opinion. I had problems with the Leupold glass coming loose internally when I was a sniper student...haven't trusted the brand since. Remington makes solid stuff...would be nice to see a solid accurate semi-auto in 7.62 from them. Either way you slice it, it's doom on you Al Qaeda....Hold 2 right and send it!


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Sr. Cisco UCCE Eng. – CVP Developer (Remote work) #13441
Stellargy Services a company offering over 20 years of IT Recruiting experience is currently seeking a Sr. Cisco UCCE Eng / CVP Developer for a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate can work remote from anywhere within the U.S.
Our client is a leading operator of government health and human services programs and has partnered with state, federal and local governments to provide critical, high quality health and human service programs to a diverse array of communities
As a member of the Telecom Engineering team, the Unified Communications Senior Engineer will have responsibility for designing, configuring and supporting the CISCO Enterprise infrastructure driving the company's IP PBX/VoIP growth. The Senior Engineer will serve in a lead technical role and interact with other Telecom and IT team members as well as various internal customers and external vendors.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Develop and write necessary Cisco CVP IVR applications in accordance with client requirements.
- Develop and write necessary code to integrate Cisco UCCE with other API's, CTI screen pop, Finesse gadgets, IVR database dips.
- Design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communications Systems, including Call Manager / Unified Communications Manager and Contact Center Enterprise.
- Responsible for implementation (build) of a variety of voice patterns including Cisco and Contract Center applications and peripherals.
- Assess, design and document technical requirements supporting business / RFP needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Skill Set Requirements:
- 6-8 years' experience administering, engineering, deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting all components of the CISCO UCCE suite – including CVP & ICM scripting.
- Strong knowledge of Java, XML, WSDL, SQL, API, Python, and other integration programming language.
- Experience in deploying CISCO IDS, SSO, web chat, email, and other products for CTI Screen pop, Database dips, Finesse gadgets, and other API integrations.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards.
- Strong best practices in adopting and compiling to a development lifecycle model (system and UAT testing in lab) required.
- Experience in engineering, deploying, and supporting UCCE version 11.x.
- Ability to work independently and end with a strong sense of system ownership.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing with sensitivity to the audience and content of discussion.
- Knowledge of other contact center platforms and VOIP protocols.
- Firm understanding of CUCM call routing, device pools, codec configurations, dial-peers, and partition management required.
- Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical users required.
- Collaboration skills and attention to detail required.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP and ability to troubleshoot LANs and WANs required
Preferred Certifications – Will consider work experience in lieu of certifications:
- CCNA Collaboration
- CCNP Collaboration
- CCIE Collaboration preferred
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferred field of study IT or Computer Science; equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Stellargy Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identify, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.


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Here are some of the lovely photos that were taking at my shower in the Kentucky by Andria Jackson. The games, the food, the decor, and the fellowship with family and friends was absolute perfection! You can check out Andria's other work on her Facebook page! Check out my vlog of the Kentucky Baby Shower Experience!
This pregnancy I vowed to myself to take on a different state of mind and attitude. Not just on how I viewed being pregnant but also in how I took care of body. Before my husband and I took the natural first steps to conceiving I started working out and running consistently at the very beginning of the year. Me and my workout partner CJ were getting up at least 5 days a week at 5:15am to run and lift weights at 24 hour fitness. So when I did find out I was pregnant I was able to continue my journey in trying to remain fit. Now, I am not the fittest pregnant person, which I am ok with, but I am proud at how I have taken responsibility for how much weight and body fat I have taken on with these two babies. So with that, I wanted to go all out with my pregnancy/maternity photos. Mind you, I loved my maternity photos that I did my first pregnancy. They remind me of how much of a team my husband and I had to become in order to raise our first child in a city that was so far away from any family. However, these current maternity pictures remind me of how BLESSED I am to 1)Be able to carry life with no complications; 2)Have great health in my mind, body, and spirit; and 3) now be surrounded by a community of talented people who give of themselves in helping me see my dreams become reality.
SPECIAL THANK YOU'S go to a couple of people who made this photo shoot possible.
- Alana Fickes – The AMAZING photographer who recreated and captured the visions I had in my head
- Brittany White – The AWESOME make-up artist who used my face as a canvas and turned it into a masterpiece if I do say so myself
- Angela Kim, Maria Pelletier, & Nina Elcao – The WONDERFUL women of Maker who helped facilitate us being able to use a stage to shoot the photos
- Maker Studios – The FANTASTIC company that allowed me to shoot and share the joys of my pregnancy with you all.
4 Annoying Things People Say When You are Pregnant With Twins
So now that I am 20 weeks pregnant, when people see me they can obviously see that I am with child. If someone asks if or when I am expecting I proudly say, yes I am expecting twin boys sometime in either February or March. While I completely understand the excitement behind meeting someone having twins, I don't understand some of the statements that follow…
- Are the twins natural? To me, this is like asking, "So what position did you and your husband have sex when you conceived?" How I got these babies in my body is no one's business but mine, my husband's, and my OB/GYN. To ask me if I used some form of help with conceiving is assuming that my body couldn't do this on its own. While I cast no judgement on women who do need some assistance with getting pregnant, why can't people assume I am healthy and have a plethora of eggs. It just seems like such a private question to ask and if we are really that close of friends that you feel comfortable asking me, then you would already know the answer. I know people don't mean any harm by the question but damn. Even the use of the word "natural" put such a negative spin on woman who have to use the help of doctors to conceive. Are their twins "artificial"?
- You're are gonna get REALLY BIG. Well so will your eye and your lip if I punch you in it for being so rude. I am fully aware that my stomach will probably be larger than it was with my first son, even though I'm in way better shape this pregnancy. However, I do not need the reminder. If I blow up like a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, lets just wait until it happens before making any predictions. Now don't get me wrong I am so proud of my bump! But sometimes I just want to put a bump on people's head when they feel free to comment on my upcoming girth.
- So you're definitely going to have a C-Section. So should I assume you apparently have a medical degree with an emphasis in multiple births?? LOL. I have never been pro c-section because I prefer not to have my abdominal muscles cut open. However, if there was a medical emergency and I had to have c-section, I guess I wouldn't have a choice. Twins can be born vaginal and many of them are. So instead of putting your energy on assuming I will have to undergo major surgery, let just wait and see what will happen.
- Twins! That's gonna be really hard. Thank you Captain Obvious for that beautiful revelation. Raising twins will be difficult but not as difficult as it has been for me to hold my tongue and not start cussing people out.
Again, I know people don't mean to come off nosy, insulting, or all-knowing but they are. LOL. I know I'm not the only pregnant woman that has the hear the multiple comments and questions that might make you tear up or strangle people on site. Hell, I probably have said a few annoying things myself to pregnant friends while not really thinking fully about the potential impact of my words. However, it seems like with this pregnancy I must have on a shirt that reads, do you have a ridiculous question or comment about being pregnant with twins? ASK THIS LADY. But even with all the not so good comments, I am so appreciative of this one word that I get more often than not and that's "CONGRATULATIONS!" It is like music to this big pregnant lady's ears.
Puke, Vomit, and Throw Up…YUCK
So with my first son Marcus, I had morning sickness my entire first trimester but I never threw up. I was so grateful once I figured out how to keep my morning sickness under control that it wasn't a big problem at all. Well, these twins decided to do things a little differently. My first trimester this pregnancy, I had morning sickness through out the day, all day long. There was never a remedy to keep it from happening. The only relief I did find was that if I woke up in the middle of the night, like around 1am, and ate something greasy, I would be fine in the morning. Well, I did make it through my entire 1st trimester of this pregnancy without vomiting! YAY!! But then came the 2nd trimester. While I don't get morning sickness anymore, I have thrown up on three separate occasions. The first two times were in the same day and each of those times had me so very worried. The occurrences seemed to be so violent and aggressive that it made my abdominal muscles sore for the rest of the day. I keep getting nervous that I had dislodged a baby or I was going to lose of them. Every time I went to the restroom that day I was making sure that there was no spotting. Thank God there wasn't.
Well the third time I puked wasn't as scary, actually it was quite comical. This happened earlier today before I got home to write this blog. I had just finished a really great workout at the gym. I jogged two miles and then did squats, lunges, and leg lifts, all while laughing loudly at reruns of Arrested Development. When I left the gym, I finished my container of water and ate the banana I had in my car. I then drove to the grocery store because I have to get all of my errands done early in the day because it is hot as BALLS in California. While sitting in the parking lot, I noticed that my body temperature was rising very fast. So I opened the door of my car and puked up every bit of banana and water that was in my system. The pregnant woman in the car beside me just shook her head in disgust at me. LOL. I guess she thought I was hung over. Well once I finished decorating the parking lot with my snack, I ate the rest of my banana and went inside to grocery shop. I am hoping that is the last time my food will try to make an exit from the "entrance only" door but with these twins, I doubt it. SMH.
Make sure you check out my latest vlog explaining why my husband and I decided to have another baby. Click here to view! As always, please follow my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
Peace and Blessings!
That Chick Angel
Its Official…WE'RE PREGNANT!
We are expecting TWINS next year!! OMG I can not believe this at all. There is so much to tell you but I am not going to try and do that in all one post on this blog. Yes, my husband and I changed our minds and decided to add one more child to our family. And no, we weren't planning or trying to get pregnant with twins. This is just God's little way of showing me that no matter how many "To Do Lists" I create, He is "To Do List" is the only one that matters. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant but I have been recording pregnancy vlogs almost the entire time I have been pregnant. So even though you might be joining me 1/3 of the way through this journey, I will posting all the videos I have recorded during my pregnancy in the weeks coming. You will get to see my friends and family's reaction to finding out that I am pregnant with twins, including my husband and my son. These reactions are HILARIOUS. You will even get to see the ultrasound and hear MY REACTION to finding out instead of one baby I am having TWO! So sit back and watch this crazy UNEXPECTED story unfold. But make sure you follow this blog so that you can get update on the things I don't have time to put up on my YouTube Channel, That Chick Angel TV. Also make sure you check out how I announced it to the ladies at The Mom's View and how I announced it on my channel!


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House approves 32% income tax increase
The Illinois House has approved an income tax increase as part of a plan to end the nation's longest budget standoff.
The House voted 72-45 Sunday on a 32 percent increase in the personal income tax rate. It would go from 3.75 percent to just under 5 percent. It passed with one more vote than necessary to take effect immediately.
Democratic Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago sponsored the measure. He says the increase is necessary to avoid financial catastrophe. Bond-rating houses have threatened to downgrade Illinois' creditworthiness to "junk" status without action.
More than a dozen Republicans voted for the measure. But some argued that lawmakers need more financial restraint.
The House is now debating a spending plan of about $36 billion.