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To build an effect of three-dimensional visuals had always been favorite choice of design in digital UI. With flat design, incorporation of this functionality have given aesthetic touch to the designing industry.
"Flat scales well to smaller screens," says Bradley Falk, CTO of New York City-based beauty startup Poshly, which revamped its website with flat-design principles. "This is because use of white space is important, but the buttons are uncluttered and big-easy to identify on mobile, faster to render and have smaller payloads. Flat really helps here, because I can spend less time designing pages specifically for a mobile device."
In addition to its optimization for multiple platforms, flat design's clean, modern look is appealing to many businesses. But there's more to it than that, suggests Brian Casel, a Connecticut-based designer and entrepreneur. "I don't think that 'going flat' should be the sole reason for a redesign. Flat-design techniques should be used to support a larger set of goals. Those goals should be about meeting the needs and wants of your users," he says.
It is wise not to make objects animated while working with flat designs due to large images used in it. Generally, in minimalist design, designers intend to give more space for content to convey the message in direct way.
Several other trends have begun to emerge out of flat design: "almost flat design", "long shadow design" and a re-emphasis on the always popular minimalist design.
"Almost flat design" is based on flat design but may include some degree of minimal effect, such as a simple shadow inside of an element or basic gradient.
"Long shadow design" is used almost exclusively for icons and is exemplified by an image within an icon frame that has a tinted area that extends from the image; long shadows typically fall at 45-degree angles and include the same characteristics the rest of the flat design scheme.
Flat design has also brought an emphasis back to minimalist design, even for designers not using flat-style techniques. As part of the overall trend, there has been a re-emphasis on whitespace; color, sharp shapes and lines; and a return to simple and basic typography.
When choosing a user interface kit, don't get too hung up on color or color palette. Most kits include usable colors if you don't have a palette in mind, but allow you to change the overall color scheme with just a few clicks. Save time by creating usable swatches before opening the kit so that you don't have to type in manual color values for each change. Also consider using your color palette in the same way as the kit designer used the default swatches, mirroring color choices in tone, saturation and contrast for elements in the kit.


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Teacher Technology Competencies: Early Indicators and Benchmarks
Jennifer Borse, Marlon Mitchell, Julie Moore, Indiana University, United States ; Randy Knuth, NCRTEC, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, ISBN 978-1-880094-33-4 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA
Two recent trends in education — increased technology and accountability — are driving recent efforts to define technology competencies and standards for teachers. The very first lists of competencies from these efforts are just now being completed. While some of these competencies are being linked to teacher certification and re-certification, others are developed as standards or benchmarks to guide professional development. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare initial attempts at establishing teacher technology competencies with the intent of establishing a framework or matrix that could be used to compare other, similar documents. Teacher technology competencies from a variety of organizations and institutions were studied and compared. A master matrix of technology competencies was created and based on our findings generalizations are drawn and recommendations are made for improving future technology competencies. Also included is a discussion of the implications for teacher education programs, and the need to use teacher technology competencies in an integrated effort which considers not only technology but pedagogy and curricular content as well.
Borse, J., Mitchell, M., Moore, J. & Knuth, R. (1999). Teacher Technology Competencies: Early Indicators and Benchmarks. In J. Price, J. Willis, D. Willis, M. Jost & S. Boger-Mehall (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 1999--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 79-84). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved December 15, 2019 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/7981/.
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- Department of Defense Education Agency. (1998). Professional development plan for teacher competency in technology (draft). Washington, D.C.: Author.
- Espinosa, L., & Chen, W.J. (1996). The effect of teacher inservice training on technology and multiage grouping: Year one evaluation of contructing and networking for multiage learning project. Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 7 (1-2), 13-38.
- Mississippi Department of Education (1995). Instructional technology standards. [WWW document]. URL http://mdek12.state.ms.us/oetstan.htm
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The moustache is back and better than ever with the launch of the Movember Foundation's 2015 Movember campaign! As one of the largest global charities investing in programs to address prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity, the Movember Foundation is the leader in men's health. Today, the Foundation debuted a new way for men and women to participate in the movement MOVE.
During the month of Movember, the Foundation will still challenge men to grow a moustache and women to support the campaign but now both men and women can choose to be champions of men's health starting with their own through MOVE! MOVE is the Movember Foundation's 30-day fitness challenge inviting participants to be more active while raising funds and awareness for men's health. Starting today, men and women are encouraged to become an official participant of Movember by signing up at Movember.com and committing to grow a moustache, MOVE, or take things to the next level by doing both!
"We are excited to bring back the moustache in 2015 and introduce MOVE, a new way for men and women to participate in the Movember campaign, raise funds and continue the dialogue about men's health. Now more than ever we need to increase awareness of the state of men's health. Too many men don't talk, don't take action and die too young," said Mark Hedstrom, U.S. Country Director at the Movember Foundation. "The Movember Foundation's aim is to not only start conversations about testicular and prostate cancer, poor mental health and physical wellbeing but encourage men worldwide to prioritize their health."
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Simply put, men are dying too young and the statistics continue to be sobering:
Through the month-long Movember campaign, men and women spark conversations and raise critical funds that support breakthrough men's health programs throughout the globe. While the Movember Foundation has raised more than $650 million dollars globally and funded 1,000 programs, the charity knows that to help men live happier, healthier and longer lives, one must consider the holistic person, which means addressing both physical and mental health issues.
Though year-round efforts and programs, the Movember Foundation is tackling each of these issues to bring about real, tangible change. The Foundation is one of the largest non-governmental investors in research and quality of life initiatives in the world. To learn more about the men's health programs the Movember Foundation is funding visit us.movember.com/report-cards.
Supporters can help make a difference by signing up to grow, give or MOVE at Movember.com. Once registered, participants become part of the global movement and can utilize their personalized fundraising page to get friends, family, and colleagues to donate to their efforts.
Just by participating, millions of men and women will be helping to save lives. Connect with Movember on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, flickr, and Pinterest. To follow the campaign on social media, use the hashtags #Movember and #MOVE4Movember.
About the Movember
The Movember Foundation is a global charity raising funds and awareness for men's health. These funds deliver breakthrough research and support services to allow men to live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Since 2003, millions have joined the men's health movement, raising more than $650 million and funding over 1,000 programs through impact investments, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.
The Foundation runs awareness and fundraising activities year-round, with the annual Movember campaign in November being globally recognized for its fun and innovative approach to raising money and getting men to take action for their health. During Movember, we challenge men to grow a moustache or to make a commitment to get active and MOVE, both of which are about real action for health and are done to spark conversation and raise vital funds and awareness.
The Foundation's vision is to have an everlasting impact on men's health. Movember is fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and for the past three years, has been named a Top 100 best NGO by The Global Journal. For more information please visit Movember.com.
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Full TitleA Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers [Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL) (ECOG, EA5142) (CIRB)
Nivolumab is an immunotherapy drug approved to treat some non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) that has continued to grow despite chemotherapy. In this study, researchers want to see if nivolumab is effective for preventing lung cancer growth in patients with early-stage NSCLC that has been surgically removed. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive nivolumab or observation after NSCLC surgery.
Nivolumab boosts the body's immune system by targeting a protein on white blood cells called PD-1. PD-1 normally maintains the balance of the immune system by shutting it down at the right time. Some cancers take advantage of this mechanism by expressing PD-L1, enabling them to escape attack by the body's white blood cells. Nivolumab blocks PD-1, enhancing the body's ability to detect and destroy cancer cells. It is given intravenously (by vein).
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
- Patients must have stage IB (greater than 4 cm), II, or IIIA NSCLC that has been surgically removed.
- At least 4 weeks must pass since major surgery and entry into the study. For patients who had chemotherapy after surgery, at least 2 weeks must pass before entering the study; at least 4 weeks must pass since the completion of any radiation therapy.
- Patients must be physically well enough that they are fully ambulatory, capable of all self care, and are capable of all but physically strenuous activities. As an example, patients must be well enough that they would be able to carry out office work or light housework.
- This study is for patients age 18 and older.
For more information about this study and to inquire about eligibility, please contact Dr. Jamie Chaft at 646-888-4545.


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By Dele Sobowale
"There are no desperate…….
Even the village idiot knew that by May of this year, most states were in deep financial problems. Those hyped to be "innovative" and the confirmed wastrels and utterly corrupt suddenly found themselves in the same boat. I was probably the only person in Nigeria who was not surprised. Several articles had been published on this page predicting that outcome. Two, among others will serve as reminders.
WHY STATE GOVERNMENTS CANNOT PAY was written in 2013 predicting what we are now just experiencing.
Early in 2015, in the article titled BEFORE YOUR STATE GOVERNOR RUNS AWAY, I warned Nigerians that their governors, irrespective of political affiliation, will struggle to pay salaries up to the time of the 2015 elections. But, with the elections out of the way, the people will be told the truth, namely, that their states cannot on their own pay salaries anymore. Again, we have seen that happen.
With the elections over and Jonathan no longer giving a damn what happens to unpaid workers, most of the governors ran to Abuja or abroad to stay. The re-elected and new governors were waiting for one man to mount the saddle to go begging – President Buhari. Again, we were all witnesses to how the governors, at their National Economic Council meeting with the new President threw self-respect to the winds and openly solicited for bail-out.
At first, Buhari told them off and I must confess that I was one of those who sought for a compromise that enabled the Federal Government to come to the aid of the states. Unfortunately, what followed was not totally or even remotedly expected. The Federal Government first offered bail-out funds to the states from the usual Federation account beefed up by withheld revenue by the Nigeria Liquefied Gas limited from the consolidated account.
But, as it turned out, and as I knew that was insufficient to get the states out of trouble. Given huge loans thoughtlessly taken, funds for the projects diverted, "variations" (read campaign money for 2015 elections), suddenly sharp drop in oil revenue, the states could only survive one month on the first bail-out package. They needed more and that more must be a long-term package. Now, the Federal Government and several states, thank God excluding Lagos State, but surprisingly including Akwa Ibom State, have signed up for the deal packaged by the Federal Government.
In any other country where the state legislators, the professionals (accountants, lawyers, economists, finance and investment specialists, bonds managers, bankers etc) are alive to their responsibilities, this is a deal that should have caused the loudest uproar and should have been subjected to wider public debate before being sealed than it had been. In fact, a deal which, to me, is unconstitutional, between the Federal Government and desperate state governors has been foisted on the people.
President Buhari has my sympathy because he has never pretended to be an economist or financial expert. He has also never claimed to be a constitutional lawyer. I am also not a lawyer. But, I am aware that there are things called precedents. I also know that "the road to hell is always paved with good intentions."
After initially tasking the governors requesting for bail-out to go and look inwards to solve the problem of outstanding wages, Buhari, had turned around to mandate the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, to assume the debts owed to workers in those states by converting the debts to bonds.
Nothing like this had ever occurred before in our federal republic, since the government of President Shehu Shagari guaranteed the external loans of the nineteen(19) states of Nigeria at the time. That economically ill-advised measure was partly responsible for turning the $2.8 billion facility acquired by Obasanjo's government, and which was repayable into the $36 billion which both Buhari, Babangida, Abacha and Abubakar found it impossible to repay – until rapid rise in crude oil price under Obasanjo provided the funds for us to exit the debt trap.
Even that agreement, which was arranged by Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in 2004 resulted in partial debt-forgiveness for Nigeria. We paid only about $24 billion out of the estimated $36 billion owed.
What went wrong?
When Shagari set about to guarantee the external loans of states from 1979 to 1983, he could not have imagined that people elected to high office, specifically governors, could be so callous and conscienceless as to take loans on behalf of their people for development only to embezzle them. Unfortunately, that was what happened. Out of the nineteen governors who served from October 1, 1979 to October 1, 1983, only three escaped jail sentence for defrauding their states.


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Festival fa-la-la! If you're visiting Geneva for the Christmas Walk, we'd love for you to stay with us! The Geneva Christmas Walk celebrates the season to be jolly in downtown Geneva. Festivities begin at the courthouse square at 6pm with the arrival of Santa Lucia, the first candy cane of the season, lighting of the great tree, and Santa Claus-and continue with roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers, and a live nativity. You can also visit Santa on Friday evening and on Saturday sand Sundays visit Santa and take a compimentary carriage ride throughout the Christmas Season. The Geneva Christmas Walk is a great way to kick off the holiday season! Visit genevachamber.com for more festival information and then plan to stay with us at Pheasant Run Resort, just 14 minutes from the the Christmas Walk in Geneva, IL.
- Start:December 06, 2019
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- Where:Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 8 S Third Street, Geneva, IL, US, 60134
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Coach Meghan
Meghan Ibach has been an avid athlete since childhood, a trait she has passed along to her two children Madison and Kelton. As a young child, Meghan, was an accomplished gymnast, cheerleader, softball player and was even skiing black diamonds by the age of 5. It is safe to say, you could find her either on the trampoline doing flips, playing games with the neighborhood kids or even climbing a tree, she seemed to always be moving.
Even though she continued to stay active whenever she could, by middle school she focused more of her attention towards soccer and softball. In high school, Meghan received Varsity letters for both softball and soccer, ultimately opened doors for her to play soccer at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (Division 2). As a college athlete, she learned the importance of out-of-season training for both sports performance and injury prevention.
Her passion for training sparked an interest in body mechanics and coaching. In 2002 she earned her B.S. in Fitness Management/Exercise Science from LHU. Furthering her education, Meghan, also earned her M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education/Athletic Administration from The College of New Jersey. She has 3 years of collegiate coaching experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at both Division 1 & 2 levels.
During her 5 years as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the high school level, she developed from the ground up a program for over 800 student-athletes. Meghan has 8 years experience as a Health & Physical Education teacher at both the elementary and high school grade levels.
Coach Ben
Ben Ibach as a child and young adult was a 3-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball & earning Varsity Letters for all three in high school. His love of sports continues as a proud father who enjoys watching his children participating in gymnastics, soccer, softball and lacrosse.
He earned his B.S. in Health & Physical Education from Lock Haven University, while attending he was a prominent member of the football team receiving the honor of the "Un-Sung Hero Award" in 1999 from the LHU Football Organization.
Ben has over 12 years experience as a full-time Health & Physical Education teacher at both the elementary and middle school grade levels. During this time he has had extensive coaching experience with boys & girls at all age levels in football, basketball & baseball.
Currently he is the Offensive Coordinator for Hunterdon Central Regional High School and the Head Girls Basketball Coach for Flemington-Raritan School District. After the school year ends, Ben spends his time working with boys & girls 2nd thru 8th grade as the Co-Coordinator for the Flemington Tigers Summer Basketball Camp. Coach Ben also just recently started his own Travel Lacrosse Team, GT Lacrosse.
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Hello everyone! My name is Miss Pam and I am excited to be here at gym tiME. I am a graduate of Virginia Tech, although I grew up right here in Forks Township. I studied Psychology, working in a child learning and memory research lab and Sociology. My athletic background is in gymnastics. I began at Nardi's studio at the age of 2 and began competitive gymnastics at the age of 6. I continued competitive gymnastics of 7 years and retired to cheerleading for Easton Area High School. I continued recreational gymnastics during college and taught for the Recreational gymnastics program. Since high school, I have been teaching both recreational and competitive gymnastics for 10 years. I love the look of excitement as a toddler is bouncing around the gym. I love the look of pride when a preschooler does a skill for the first time "all by myself!" I love the sense of strength and accomplishment when a school age student does a "flip" and lands on their feet. Gymnastics and teaching are my passions and I am grateful to share them with you!
Miss Maria is a 2012 graduate from Easton Area High School and a 2016 graduate of East Stroudsburg University where she studied Rehabilitative Services and Psychology. Miss Maria has been a cheerleader for 13 years, starting when she was seven and continued through college. She always loved going to gymnastics and learning new skills. It is always an exciting time when you master a skill that you have been working on for months and she look forward to doing that with you here at gym tiME!
Miss Savanah comes to gym tiME with over 10 years experience with competitive cheering. She also has an extensive background in dance and coaching. She handles a variety of classes from our Mommy N' Me Classes, Pre-shcool Gymnastics, Tumbling Classes & Levels Gymnastics. Miss Savanah is currently studing Occupatioinal Therapy and wants to focus her career on helping children in need. Miss Savanah says the best thing about enrolling your child into gym tiME is a child gets to experience a balance between structure & fun in a clean, safe, positive environment!
Miss Kortnie comes to gym tiME as a competitive gymnast since the age of 4. She competed in the JO program (Junior Olympics) unto the age of 13 (Level 7). Miss Kortnie then enrolled in cheering and competative cheering. She also ran track & Field as well! She has over 5 years experience of coaching at her young age! and has experience coaching all levels and classes. At gym tiME she is one of our Xcel Coaches, Recreational gymnastic coaches, Tumbling Coaches, and when time allows, does privates! Miss Kortnie loves working at gym tiME and feels that a child that is enrolled here at gym tiME will get to experience an amazing, clean environment with loving coaches and staff that will take the time to learn each and every student inside the gym and out!
Miss Gianna joined gym tiME August of 2017. She comes to us with an extensive background in competitive All Star Cheer-leading. She has been a competitive cheerleader since the age 5. Miss Gianna is responsible for our Xcel Bronze Team, Gymnastics Levels Classes, & Tumbling classes for our cheerleaders! Miss Gianna will be studying to be a pediatric Oncologist and she loves working at gym tiME and seeing all our students progress!
Miss Shannon joined gym tiME in February of 2018 and comes to us with an extensive background in comparative gymnastics and cheering. She competed in the JO Level 8 until the age of 14. From here she joined the world of Cheering and did competitive and High School cheerleading. What Miss Shannon loves about gym tiME is the positive environment that we provide our children and our staff! It makes coming to work feel like….well, not work!
Miss Emily
A fire ball of energy! She perfectly combines the ability to pre-plan and execute a flawless class structure while remaining flexible to adapt to a class always changing atmosphere. Her bubbly personality allows for the children to feel at ease with Miss Emily, in addition, her deep knowledge regarding the progression of gymnastic skills provides the students with the feel of a safe environment.
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Coach Meghan, Coach Ben, Miss Maria, Miss Pam
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Brown hoofs splashed through the marsh-swamps just beyond the open Gates; as I exhaled my reverence, love, and thankfulness through the boundary to those who had just given their offering to me in exchange for my gifts of food, incense, spices, and devotion, my skin slick with henbane ointment, I felt my spirit sent out through those doors between the worlds along with my noncorporeal gifts. It was a startling sensation because I hadn't sought it out, but realizing I could cross the hedge this way, I clutched the antler blade and stepped through in two more breaths.
Someone was waiting with a knowing, mousy smile on the other side, a familiar face I had not at all expected to grant me the pleasure of her presence a second time. This fair-skinned and brown-haired ancestor of mine, bound in furs and wrapped in a bland skirt against the cold of her native land, smiled with her eyes as I leapt towards her on long stag's legs and buried my long nose in the warm layers draped over her slender frame as she greeted me with gentle pettings.
As wordlessly as the last time we met in the Otherworld, she guided me over the green hills of the corner of this fantastical realm most familiar to me, and just as I thought she was leading me once more to her village, we took a path to the left into dense but inviting woods. Only a few paces from the treeline was a standing altar, like a stang made from the entire trunk of a fallen tree carved and painted with a wild owl-like face. Without concern for dirtying her skin or garb, she fell to her knees and dug with her tiny hands–five-inch "fairy hands" just like mine–until I saw the glint of silver through the earth. She uncovered and gestured towards the source of this shine, a heart-shaped silver locket which she did not touch. I looked on as she used her body to give praise to the spirit represented in the totem; I could not at all understand the meaning of the locket or why she believed I should know of its presence in spirit-world dirt, but devotion and worship permeate all cultures and language barriers.
This is a problem I have always had in the Otherworld: I can hear no language. On this side of the Gates, I have lengthy conversations with the gods and spirits (especially with Aenghus Mac Óg; he's a charmer and a sweet-talker); but while I often use my own words there, and while those I meet on the other side always seem to understand (a gift for which I have the Gatekeeper to thank), even if a stranger there attempts to speak to me, their words sound warped and unreal (the gods are a different story; I have heard them quite clearly in that realm). My ancestral guide knows this, I think; she has never tried to tell me a single word, and neither have the stern-looking men outside of the longhouse or the women in the doorways with children clutching at their skirts in her village.
My head began to spin, which had me momentarily nervous that the body my spirit had abandoned for this other place might be compromised, until a great gust of Otherworldly wind picked me up just after my guide had reburied the locket, tucking it back into the earth as she tucked it away into my mind, and took me from this cold forested land to a desert of great sand-dunes as far as the eye could see. My guide's skin had turned brown, her hair black, short, and kinky, her bleak cold-weather clothing of skins and dull patterned cloth converted into an incredibly vivid, vibrant cloth dress of orange and red. My guide had changed her skin to resemble that of another of my ancestors, and she confirmed this with a nod.
I had need to find Papa Legba while I traveled through this realm, and when I told her this, a dark finger pointed across the desert; she knew why I had come. Perhaps that's why she'd brought me to this dry place, which resembled the lands where he's primarily honored. My Otherworldly taxi for this journey scooped me up again and delivered me to le Gran Chemen, the Great Road where I found its old, dark Master with cane in hand, face wrinkled but hinting at the handsomeness of his youth. He stopped his slow walk along this endless path cut through the desert to hand me a straw doll, her legs wrapped in a white-and-green cloth skirt and bound with a spiraling cord, the first gift I have ever been offered in the Otherworld. In the blink of an eye, he was gone.
Legba's silence is a challenge, and his gift an invitation to recreate the doll in this world, an action that will invite a reason once it is complete. Don't ask questions, the Dead had told me earlier through the Tarot. Be ready. We are the ones who are truly waiting for you.


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Body language can reveal a lot -- even your attraction to another person. Whether or not you find the right words to convey your interest, your posture and movements will send subtle messages. After learning about the body language of attraction, you'll have an easier time gauging the interests of other people. You might even learn how to control your body's own subtle messages to improve your flirting abilities.
Position of Feet
The position of the feet reveals the direction of interest. For example, if a man is interested in a woman, yet too nervous to face her, his feet may still be pointing in her direction. The same is true for women; however, some women stand pigeon-toed -- both feet facing inward -- to assume a more approachable posture.
Palms Up
When a person gestures with her palms facing upward, this is a sign of openness. Exposing the wrists reveals a willingness to be vulnerable, whereas downward-facing hands reveal a slightly more defensive attitude.
Eye Contact
A brief gaze, lasting about five seconds, is usually a sign of attraction, especially if it occurs repeatedly. It may be an invitation to approach and engage in conversation. An upward gaze from a bowed forehead is very flirtatious gesture. A lengthy stare or downward gaze can send a threatening message.
Natural Smile
A natural smile, which creates wrinkles around the eyes, may be a sign of genuine interest. When a person smiles simply to be polite, the smile will only move muscles around the lips.
Casual Contact
Light and brief contact may be a sign of attraction. For example, if a man brushes against a woman's arm or gives her a quick pat on the shoulder or hand during conversation, he may be signalling interest. She may interpret too much contact as a threatening sign.
When seated, leaning toward a person is a sign of attraction. It conveys a message of fascination. Leaning away signals disinterest or irritation; the movement says, "I'd rather be somewhere else."
Copying the gestures or posture of another person reveals interest. Mirroring does not involve mimicking every exact movement. For example, if a woman leans forward and smiles, an attracted man may lean in slightly.
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Friday, November 21, 2014/Categories: cyber-risk
Apple earned its sterling reputation for device security in part because iOS hadn't been hacked by malware. However, the company's reputation recently took a hit when a new strain of malware called "WireLurker" found an ingenious way into the Apple OS.
Palo Alto Network's research center reports that WireLurker is the first in-the-wild malware that's been able break through Apple's security and install third-party apps on iOS devices. Does this mean that Apple's security reputation has bit the dust? Not quite.
As it turns out, this malware has only spread through the Maiyadi App Store, a third-party (not approved by Apple) site in China. None of Apple's approved app stores have posted this malware, which means that the average user who sticks to secure sites is still safe.
But that isn't to say that WireLurker is a small threat. Over 300,000 users have downloaded infected applications from the Maiyadi site.
The significance of WireLurker malware is how novel its approach to hacking users is. To understand this new threat (and why it might be a harbinger of future attacks), let's take a closer look at how it works.
WireLurker spreads to a device when a user attaches their device via USB to an infected computer. In order for one of your clients to be infected, they would need to download an infected app from a third-party site. Once this app is on their computer, it can spread to mobile devices attached via USB.
After WireLurker has spread to an iPhone or iPad, the real damage begins. The malware can download apps and begin stealing data from the user's phone, potentially leading to a data breach.
Security experts are exploring...
Cyber criminals know that the minute they start to steal data, security researchers will follow their trail. Hackers often prefer to slowly spread malware, waiting until the time is right to strike and harvest a bunch of data at once.
A program or platform is only secure until it is hacked. Given enough time, cyber criminals will find ways past security, including sneaking in through USB connections. This malware outbreak – though limited to Chinese app downloads – offers important reminders for IT consultants and their clients, including these five takeaways:
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The following news comes from the Torch Newsletter:
- Goldberg is reportedly getting more and more paranoid that WWE officials are trying to sabotage his run, and his character's legacy in general. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see how off WWE is in their push of Goldberg, and he's starting to think it could be deliberate. Some sources are saying that the failure to push last week's RAW as Goldberg's MSG is yet another example of this.
- Additionally, there are some who feel top WWE officials are trying to get Goldberg to quit the company, ending their contractual relations. Some upper-WWE authorities regret signing Goldberg, so this could indeed be the case.
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You see... the problem here is that Goldberg just isn't happy with not being the top dog in the WWE. Back in WCW he was the big bad ass that no one could beat, and now that he's in the WWE they're not going to let him do that. It would effectively kill many of their characters to get trounced. He should just shut up and do his job, you never know it might keep him employed a bit longer.
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LOL, what a piece of shit. He thinks that winning every night in Pro Wrestling means something. Look at Jericho and many others. They don't have to win to be over. Although I guess that's what it takes for that big buffoon seeing as he has no charisma. All he relies on is winning. Pathetic. I hope he does quit. I hate seeing 20 second squash matches with him.
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I like Goldberg and all but I don't think he should or will be champ anytime soon,as for his complaining he should not be doing it.I had a feeling that when he first came in the WWE that they would begin his undeafeated streak,I really hope they don't.
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Yeah, the man on Raw is the Rock. End of story, not Bill "I don't job or sell moves" Goldberg. When the WWE realizes that this jack ass thinks he's more important than the group as a whole, they'll can him with all the rest.
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goldberg is being pshed at the expense of everyone he comes into contact with, constantly destroying everyone in his path. why?
despite making him look great with all his quick wins the fans dont really take to him much
i know he gets big pops for his entrance and moves, but hes only out there fr a couple of minutes cos otherwise i would show hom mediocre he really is.
plus killing rodney macks angle was dumb, it should have been someone else and its killed macks heat
so i dont think wwe is trying to make goldberg quit.
after all, theyve pushed him SO hard.
the truth is that goldberg cannot live up to his own hype and is destined to be he new ultimate warrior
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Berg is on a limited contract to work a max of 6 dates a month for one year. Do you see him in the ring working his ass off like so many of the other guys? no. You see him run in, make strange faces, squash somebody, and run out. He doesn't have what it takes to run in wwe and it's really hitting him in the face. He's not going to be champ. He's bringing what he thought he was going to bring to the company.
Now, here's another thing. When Steiner comes in and goes straight for HHH everybody complained that he hasn't put in any time and doesn't deserve a shot or anything. Now Berg comes in and everybodys talking about him taking the belt from trips and what the fuck is the holdup. lol, ppl need to make up their minds sometime. Bitchbergs days are numbered.
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Goldberg has championship material written all across his body, his inring ability's are amazing, the hype and electricity that suround Bill is incredible, he get's great crowd reaction based on the anticipation of who's next. Goldberg has saved the Raw roster since the Rock has left. The rating's for Goldbergs quarter hour's are by far the highest on Raw. The fact of the matter is this, all you bitch ass hater's can cry and complain all you want, you guy's are brainwashed and bias towards the Legend known as Goldberg. Goldberg will get the gold within 6-8 month's, that's gaurenteed 100% Lock. While all the bitches like Booker T, RVD, Nash and Kane are held the fuck back in the midcard division 4life.
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This day 87 years ago (1/6/1926), Norma Jeane Mortenson was born. She later became known as Marilyn Monroe.
Lots of celebrities have portrayed her (Catherine Hicks, Michelle Williams, Naomi Watts, Charlotte Sullivan, Melody Anderson...), channelled her in photo shoots (Nicole Kidman, Drew Barrymore, Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan, Elizabeth Banks, Courtney Stodden, Paris Hilton...) or seem to be influenced by her iconic style (Scarlette Johansson, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani...).
Yet I don't think anybody has done a better job than this Marilyn Monroe impersonator:
From the face to the style, from the voice to the mannerism, this is spot-on. Breath-takingly convincing. The only flaw is the weight, for the real Marilyn's thinner, but other than that this is the best impression I have ever seen. Worth checking out if you love Marilyn as I do. Absolutely stunning.
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Thursday 22 June 2017, 10.00AM to 4.00pm
Join the Department of Physics at the Unviversity of York for a Nuclear Masterclass: open to all students studying A level Physics (or equivalent).
There will be two different streams running during the day:
Workshop 1: The Hot CNO Cycle in Supernovae
Discover the nuclear reactions happening in stars during stellar explosions in an activity demonstrating half-lives and the random nature of radioactive decay.
Workshop 2: Neutron Stars and Fundamental Forces
Investigate a computer simulation of the liquid drop model of neutron stars and learn about the influence of the fundamental forces at the nuclear scale.
Workshop 3/4: Binding Blocks: Building the Universe one Nucleaus at a Time
Explore the concept and applications of binding energy through building a LEGO nuclear chart. Follow nuclear decay chains and research the uses of different isotopes.
Workshop 1: Advanced gamma detection for nuclear experiments and applications
Utilise advanced gamma detectors to analyse energy spectra and identify unknown sources and materials.
Workshop 2: Fusion technology
Visit the University's Tokomak Control Room and find out about methods of creating nuclear fusion as a power source.
Workshop 3/4: Binding Blocks: Building the Universe one Nucleaus at a Time
Explore the concept and applications of binding energy through building a LEGO nuclear chart. Follow nuclear decay chains and research the uses of different isotopes.
09.45 - 10.00 Arrival
10.00 - 10.10 Welcome
10.10 - 10.40 Lecture: An introduction to Nuclear Physics
10.40 - 10.55 Tea/Coffee
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11.55 - 12.40 Workshop 2
12.50 - 13.20 Lunch
13.30 - 14.15 Workshop 3
14.20 - 15.05 Workshop 4
15.15 - 15.45 Lecture: Cutting-Edge Nuclear Physics
15.45 - 16.00 Evaluation
Groups of less than 5 students from any one school may attend without a teacher. However, they must have consent from both their school and parents.
A maximum of 30 students may attend from any one school: 15 in each strand.
Students are not required to be in school uniform.
Tea/coffee/water will be available at breaks, but all attendees will need to bring a packed lunch.
For further information about the day, please see: www.york.ac.uk/physics/public-and-schools/secondary/nuclear-masterclass/
For more information about the Binding Blocks project, please see: www.york.ac.uk/physics/bindingblocks
For more information about Nuclear Physics at the Unviversity of York, please see www.york.ac.uk/physics/research/nuclear/
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"Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope which is so necessary to man.
Advent's intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child.
This is healing memory; it brings hope. The purpose of the Church's year is continually to rehearse her great history of memories, to awaken the heart's memory so it can discern the star of hope."
– Benedict XVI
Advent has become my favorite season, for exactly that sweet combination of memory and hope that Benedict XVI talks about. And for me, Advent is not complete without visual, physical, tangible signs and preparations filling my home.
I have been looking for some time for a nativity set that we all like and can afford. I'm picky, and my family is too. When preparing for the birth of Christ, everything has to be as lovely as possible. A cheap Target nativity set just won't do for me. (Though I do recognize that the perfect can be the enemy of the good, and I pass zero judgement on you if you are content with your Target nativity set.)
It hit me, on Thanksgiving this year, as I looked at the simple, beautiful, handmade stations of the cross figurines in our church, that I would make my own nativity set!
And so I dug into my inner 6 year old and started playing around with clay.
I used an air drying clay that I found at a local craft supply store. I could have looked online for the best quality of clay, but I wanted to support local and so I used what they had available. So far I am happy with the results, although I can make no statement regarding the longevity of this nativity set!
Here is what I used:
- DAS air drying clay.
- table knife
- water
- acrylic paint
- paint brushes
- paper clip
Armed with my table knife and a cup of water, I set to work.
I started with Mary, and began by making a rough body shape like so:
Then I used a knife to form a chin/face:
I then used the knife and my fingers to push down from the chin to get the arms going.
Throughout this process, I had been dabbing my fingers and the knife into the cup of water to keep the clay workable.
I rolled some clay snakes to build up the arms, and added a little clay to make amends for the chest I had just flattened…
Next I moved on to the veil, but I would recommend continuing with the body until you are happy with the arms, hands etc. because it gets tricky to work with these while trying not to squish the veil.
Anyways, for the veil I flattened out a piece of clay:
and placed it on Mary's head:
The veil tore a little:
…but this was easily smoothed over with the flat side of a knife and a little water.
The back of the veil was too long, so I trimmed it with the knife, and then..
…folded it and smoothed it under.
*Note: throughout this process, with all the pushing, Mary began to slump a little. I just kept carefully straightening her out again.
Back to the arms, I worked on smoothing and shaping them out. You'll notice the clay is glistening…it is really helpful to keep it slightly wet as you work.
I made the arms to be like long sleeves…
…and then added little balls for hands.
Then I worked at smoothing Mary all out, mostly with water and my fingers.
Then I set her aside to dry and began working on Joseph!
I followed the same process with Joseph, beginning with a vague torso and head shape.
But before doing the chin, I defined his shoulders a little:
And actually instead of a chin I gave him a beard.
Then I shaped up the rest of his a little.
And I started defining his arms like this:
And like this:
Joseph was also getting a little slouchy so I had to keep on straightening him up too.
Then I rolled him out a staff.
And gave him some hands.
For baby Jesus, I made a little bowling pin shape, making sure he could fit into Mary's arms.
And made him a little blanket…
…and wrapped him up.
Then I made a manger.
I started by rolling out four sticks:
Cut in some indents…
And crossed them together:
I cut out a rectangles of flattened clay:
Folded it, and set it into the crossed sticks:
Jesus should be mostly dry, so make sure he fits in the manger:
So sweet!
I left all four figures out overnight to make sure they were good and dry, and then I painted them!
I went with Our Lady of Guadalupe colors for Mary:
And working-man brown for Joseph:
His hands fell off 🙁 But I will glue them back on…when I buy some glue…
I used a paper clip end for the eyes, just dipped it in paint and set it straight down where I wanted the eyes. I messed up for both Mary and Joseph, but I used a damp paper towel to wipe it away, and then painted over that area with a flesh tint/white combo.
Baby Jesus does come out of his manger, I just forgot to take a picture of that…
But isn't he cute?
I am so happy that I have nativity figures this year! Now I just need to decorate their little corner of the shelf with greens and lights…
What do you think? Would you try making your own nativity figures? Do you have any other DIY nativity figures that you want to share with us?
Happy Advent to all,


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This project convened diverse stakeholders (health professionals, industry, dialysis organizations, and federal agencies) to clarify appropriate trial endpoints for vascular access trials best suited to inform clinical, regulatory, and coverage decisions, in those circumstances where clinical data is required to support the decisions. The workgroup developed parallel white papers on catheters, fistulas, and grafts endpoints. Learn more about this project here.Clinical Trial End Points for Hemodialysis Vascular Access FDA Regulatory Perspectives for Studies on Hemodialysis Vascular Access Recommended Clinical Trial End Points for Dialysis Catheters Definitions and End Points for Interventional Studies for Arteriovenous Dialysis Access
Outcome Measures in Lupus Nephritis Trials
In partnership with the Lupus Nephritis Trial Network, a workgroup analyzed existing data to test for clear, valid endpoints for lupus nephritis trials. The workgroup contacted pharmaceutical companies that have completed trials in lupus nephritis to discuss the inclusion of their data in this project. Recognizing the value of including physicians treating these patients, the workgroup recruited global cohort sites to participate in the project.
Upon completion of the data analysis, the workgroup recommended a core set of outcome measures, biomarkers, surrogate markers, and clearly defined terms that should be incorporated into all future lupus nephritis trials. Developing these measures will make it much more feasible for companies to invest in the research necessary to improve treatments for patients with this serious disease.Establishing Surrogate Kidney Endpoints for Lupus Nephritis Clinical Trials: Development and Validation of a Novel Approach to Predict Future Kidney Outcomes
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IgA nephropathy, the most common glomerular disease worldwide, may progress to kidney failure over many years. There are no approved treatments and no accepted surrogate endpoints for registration of investigational products for this disease. The goals of this project are to evaluate and identify surrogate endpoint(s) for use in clinical trials in patients with different risks of progression to kidney failure. The workgroup, representing all KHI stakeholders, will critically analyze data from the literature, available patient registries and clinical trials and critically evaluate candidate surrogate endpoints according to the general criteria considered by the Food and Drug Administration.Proteinuria Reduction as a Surrogate End Point in Trials of IgA Nephropathy


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2018 Annual Membership Drive Not a Friend! Become a Friend! Renew Membership! The role of the Friends of the Phillipsburg Free Public Library is to stimulate community awareness of and support for the Library. Our 2018 Annual Membership Drive began September 1st, so please consider joining or renewing membership. Members and membership dues are a key part of our organizational framework. Dues help us make our financial obligations to support the library and aid in the purchase of items and equipment possible. Friends fully fund all of the Summer Reading Programs and assist with the purchase of new furniture, equipment and more as needed. Dues help Friends host programs, events, fundraisers such as the Used Book Sale, Dine-out programs, 2nd Wednesday programs and other activities for community based projects as well as support … Read entire article »
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Editorial Are you aware that our library has served Phillipsburg since 1923? That means that for 95 years our library has served thousands of children, teens, adults and senior residents in whatever capacity that has been needed, much to our great benefit. Of those 95 years, beginning in 1990 the library entered into a federation agreement, with the County of Warren, to serve residents in all of Warren County and afford them the equal opportunity to benefit from services offered. After 28 years, the County chose to terminate the agreement and eliminate the funding to serve township residents. That termination means that the library is serving only Phillipsburg unless a resident from another township purchases a membership. Therefore the diversity of multiple county patronage has come to an end. This elimination of funding … Read entire article »
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DNA, proteins and carbohydrates represent three classes of essential biomolecules present in all biological systems. This unit will cover the structure, reactivity and properties of biomolecules and the building blocks from which these molecules are assembled. Interactions between biomolecules and metal ions, small molecules and other biomolecules will be covered and the chemical tools for studying biomolecules highlighted. The design and synthesis of small molecules which mimic the functions of biomolecules will also be illustrated. CHEM3910 students attend the same lectures as CHEM3110 students but attend an additional advanced seminar series comprising one lecture a week for 12 weeks.
Two 1-hour lectures per week, one 1-hour seminar per week, and two 4-hour practicals per week for half of semester.
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Mozilla Launches Firefox 40 Engineered For Windows 10 – Forbes
Mozilla has launched a new version of the Firefox browser with specific tweaks and features designed to make a better browser experience on Windows 10. Firefox 40 has a fresh look and streamlined feel and addresses some issues Mozilla has with Microsoft and Windows 10.
New Look
For most people Windows 10 will end up looking and feeling a lot like Windows 7. However, Microsoft has designed Windows 10 to provide a hardware-agnostic experience that is consistent and functional regardless of the form factor of the hardware it's running on. Part of that design evolution revolves around cleaner apps and a less-cluttered Windows experience.
In a blog post announcing Firefox 40, Mozilla states, "We've made thoughtful tweaks to the interface to give Firefox a streamlined feel. You'll also notice bigger, bolder design elements as well as more space for viewing the Web."
Browser Choice
A couple weeks ago Mozilla CEO Chris Beard posted an open letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. It starts out, "I am writing to you about a very disturbing aspect of Windows 10. Specifically, that the update experience appears to have been designed to throw away the choice your customers have made about the Internet experience they want, and replace it with the Internet experience Microsoft wants them to have."
Net Market Share claims Microsoft has nearly 77 percent market share with Firefox coming in second at just under 18 percent. My internal data from my own website puts Chrome in the lead at 54 percent and Firefox third behind Safari at just over 10 percent. The disparity is a function both of the audience served as well as the methods used for determining browser usage. While numbers vary widely depending on the source it's safe to say that a large percentage of Windows users choose a browser other than Microsoft's default—Internet Explorer in previous Windows releases or Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.


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|December 1, 2005 10:15 AM EST
10th International "SOA Web Services Edge 2006 Conference & Expo" panel discussion taped live at SYS-CON.TV's Times Square studios will stream on Monday, December 5, 2005, and "Enterprise Open Source Power Panel" will stream on Wednesday, December 7, 2005.
In this first "SOA and Web Services Power Panel" series, SYS-CON's group publisher and "SOA Web Services Edge" conference chair Jeremy Geelan was joined by Eric Newcomer of IONA, Paul Lipton of CA, Aaron White of Mindreef and David Kershaw of Altova. "Enterprise Open Source Power Panel" participants included Andy Astor of EnterprsieDB, Shaun Connolly of JBoss, Yakov Fain of JDJ, and Eric Newcomer of IONA.
"SOA and Web Services Power Panel" to stream on Monday, December 5, 2005 on SYS-CON.TV
SOA Web Services Edge East 2006 Conference & Expo and Enterprise Open Source 2006 Conference & Expo, both to be held in June 2006, "Call for Papers" deadline is set to be December 17, 2005. Topics include all development and management aspects of Web services and Service-Oriented Architecture plus all development and management aspects of Open Source technologies in enterprise deployment.
"Enterprise Open Source Power Panel" to stream on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 on SYS-CON.TV
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SOA Web Services Edge 2006 - International Conference & Expo
According to industry analyst firm Gartner Group, by 2008 more than 60 percent of enterprises will use SOA as the guiding principle when creating mission-critical applications and processes. "Businesses that ignore the potential of SOA will find themselves outpaced by rivals who improve their agility and transform themselves into new kinds of enterprises," says Gartner analyst Yafim Natis.
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Ideal candidates are i-Technology experts who have first-hand experience in the development and/or implementation of Web services, .NET, MX, or Java applications, XML-based technologies, and service-oriented architectures in general. .NET and Java developers involved in building, deploying, or maintaining Web services and IT/IS management involved in IT integration and related issues are also welcome.
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Enterprise Open Source 2006 - International Conference & Expo
In the world of Enterprise Open Source software, the code is free and open but you can pay for things such as support, packaging, and/or reliable distributions. This conference aims to help attendees navigate the choppy waters between what JBoss CEO Marc Fleury calls "the expectations/perceptions of the open source community and the reality of sustaining the kind of software and services that professional IT management can be comfortable signing off on."
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So, the government (in the form of the Competition Bureau) wants to open up access to the data on the MLS system which is the property of organized real estate via CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association).
The idea is that the MLS system, built and operated by organized real estate, is the focal point for such a huge percentage of real estate sales in Canada that it is impossible for alternative approaches or systems to establish themselves and compete.
Theoretically, easier and more open access to this data would create lots of options for people to handle much more of the buy/sell process themselves at a much lower financial cost.
I'm going to rattle on for a post or two with some thoughts and perspective that I don't expect to see very clearly expressed in the media. I might even be right about some of it.
And I'm actually still thinking some of it through. I understand the value of competition and I know that real estate commissions represent a lot of money, and there are probably changes that should be made to the MLS system.
But I think that I'm going to conclude that what the competition folks are after is wrong-headed and will leave homebuyers and sellers with weaker service, more risk, more confusion and will not ultimately save them any money.
So, if this interests you, follow the blog or subscribe or whatever. I'll try to get at least one piece on this topic up daily for a week or so. And I would love it if you got in on the conversation.
Final thing today … here's the official Royal LePage thought for the day:
Royal LePage Position
Royal LePage Real Estate Services believes that CREA and the MLS system are important components in Canada's real estate market. It is important to note:
1. The real estate market in Canada is highly competitive, and includes a wide variety of companies with diverse and innovative business models and price structures
2. There are other channels through which buyers and sellers can participate in the market, including online and do-it-yourself options
3. The organized structure and efficient attributes of the Canadian real estate industry are recognized globally, and many emerging markets would like to adopt a similar system.
Consumer protection and trust are the hallmarks of our business, and we will advocate strongly for our business, our partners, and our customers.


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It was Thanksgiving day back in 2002. I was only 23 years old and my life forever changed on that day. I had a placental abruption and Brendan was born at 33 weeks. He lost oxygen during delivery due to incompetent care but was a fighter and turned 17 this year. My journey in life over the past 17 years took many turns I was not expecting but I try to stay strong and have my husband by my side even when I am not.
Monday, March 19, 2012
17 weeks! Loving this weather!
I am already 17 weeks, this pregnancy is flying by. I am feeling pretty good and have some energy. I am able to get out and about and actually keep up with the house. I don't need to nap anymore so I am loving the 2nd trimester....finally!
Could we ask for better weather in March? The kids are outside constantly. Brendan wouldn't come inside today. His aid took him on two bike rides. He refused to come inside until after 5:30 tonight. I think hiring his aid was the best thing I could have done while pregnant because I wouldn't be able to keep up with him right now!
I still was able to make some good deals this week. I only spent $47 at the grocery store and I brought that down from $83. I love saving us money especially being a one income family. It is my contribution in a way to cut our grocery budget down. We used to spend $150 easy a week and now I am staying below $70 most weeks and that includes all household items as well as food. How can you not love that?!
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- April said...
I'm glad to hear Brendan is enjoying being out and about.
- March 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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A child of the night, standing there,
With gossamer streams of gold in her hair.
She only comes, a vision in white,
To visit me in the dead of night.
I close my eyes at the end of day,
And wait for sleep to come my way.
But then she comes, with gold in her hair,
A child of the night, standing there.
What can she want? How can this be?
That this beautiful child should visit me.
I feel her spirit, I feel her pain.
But a moment later, she's gone again.
A child of the night, a vision in white.
Making me doubt my senses and sight.
Perhaps a dream, this child I see,
Perhaps a younger version of me.
A moment later, she's back again,
Persistent and urgent, and in great pain.
She reaches out, she takes my hand,
And in a moment I understand,
For I must submit, with serenity,
And go where this and child leadeth me.
I feel my soul rise then take flight.
As I drift away with this vision in white.
No going back for another day,
For my soul and this child have slipped away.
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To read the Paranormal Galaxy Magazine version click on the title Child of the Night


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December, 2018
Feast or Famine: A Senate Committee Report on the impacts of climate change and carbon pricing
by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The changing climate is of great concern to all Canadians, including farmers and foresters. The Committee, therefore, directed its efforts to answering the following questions: How is climate change affecting our farms and forests? Do these changes offer any potential benefits? If so, how can we take advantage of them? What can we do to make farms and forests more resilient? How can we reduce harm? This report is the fruit of the discussions held during our study.
March 22, 2018
Oral Comments to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
by Graham Gilchrist
Mr. Chairman and Committee members, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you. Our presentation is Biological Carbon Canada's perspective on the questions before the Committee and will concentrate on adaptation and emission reduction strategies.
January 26, 2018
Dissonance in Federal Carbon Pricing Regime
by David V. Wright
Last week, the Trudeau government released draft legislation for a national price on carbon pollution, the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. While this significant step should be lauded as follow-through on important election and international commitments, it is another step toward embedding a disconcerting dissonance that still exists within the federal approach to assigning a monetary value to carbon emissions.
January 22, 2018
Grazing and climate effects on soil organic carbon concentration and particle-size association in northern grasslands
by Daniel B. Hewins, Mark P. Lyseng, Donald F. Schoderbek, Mike Alexander, Walter D. Willms, Cameron N. Carlyle, Scott X. Chang & Edward W. Bork
Grasslands cover more than 40% of the terrestrial surface of Earth and provide a range of ecological goods and services, including serving as one of the largest reservoirs for terrestrial carbon. An understanding of how livestock grazing, in uences grassland soil organic carbon (SOC), including its concentration, vertical distribution and association among soil-particle sizes is unclear.


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The residence offers comfortable apartments just 50 meters from the crystalline sea of the Etruscan coast in Tuscany.
The coast of Marina di Bibbona is part of the Etruscan coast, which extends from Livorno to Piombino and is rich in the remains of settlements of the ancient Italic populations; the sea is transparent, with deep, endless beaches, protected by pine forests.
The successful strategic location also allows you to easily visit the most beautiful destinations of the Tuscany region.


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How to save money when starting a business
Today's technology can help you pinch pennies as you get your company off the ground
As an entrepreneur, you are by nature an innovative problem-solver. Finding unique solutions to spend as little money as possible when taking your startup from ideation to development will allow you to invest more in your company's future. Thankfully, today's digital economy offers many ways to help you pinch pennies when you are just starting up.
Work remotely
Working remotely is one of the easiest ways to save money when starting your business. With today's technology making it possible to work from almost anywhere, running your business remotely allows you to avoid the costs of renting and maintaining commercial office space.
"The digital economy has meant more Canadians are working remotely, freelancing or starting businesses," says David Hamilton, Managing Director at Lab T.O., a co-working space in Toronto.
Working from home or at local public spaces, like coffee shops or libraries, are popular remote work choices. But if such locations don't work for you, co-working spaces are great alternatives. An innovative solution allowing workers to make their own schedules, co-working spaces include desks, cubicles, meeting rooms and offices to suit their specific needs.
To make the most of remote work, wherever you choose to do it, download the right tools and apps to help you be your most productive self. Talk to your team using Slack, a phone and desktop messaging app that allows for individual and group messaging, as well as file uploading and sharing.
Seeing your team face-to-face can happen with the click of a button—instead of an hour-long commute to the office—with tools like Google Hangouts and Zoom. You can use these tools for video conferencing, webinars, instant messaging and phone calls. You can even use a Google Hangouts plugin in Slack.
Bring your own device(s) (BYOD)
If working remotely is not an option for your startup, consider making your office a BYOD-friendly environment. Having employees bring their own devices to work will cut down on your equipment costs. Further, employees will be more comfortable with the devices they're already using, which can increase their effectiveness and efficiency.
Beyond the startup ecosystem, many other businesses and organizations are adopting BYOD policies. In 2015, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, together with the British Columbia and Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioners, issued Is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program the Right Choice for Your Organization? This document outlines security and privacy considerations associated with, and recommendations for, adopting a BYOD model.
Become a fan of free software
In today's competitive digital market, more and more software companies are offering free tools and services to try to outdo their competitors. These free versions often lack premium features but still provide all the tools you need in a basic package. Not only can free software options save you money, but they can also help you decide whether or not to invest in more advanced software solutions down the road.
Consider these free software tools as you get your business off the ground:
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform HubSpot lets you track and store sales leads, marketing software and customer information; this can help you and your employees make informed decisions and build lasting relationships. HubSpot also offers plans for a general CRM tool, a Marketing Hub and a Sales Hub.
- Hootsuite is designed to take care of social media scheduling. Free plans include three social profiles, analytics, thirty scheduled messages and two RSS feed integrations. It also offers free social media courses to get you and your team up to speed on the latest in social media know-how.
- For all your graphics needs, check out Canva—it's like a free, basic version of Adobe Photoshop.
- On its free plan, Slack offers users 5GB of storage, but with only the most recent 10,000 messages remaining searchable. For a small business, this is still great value for a tool that keeps team members constantly communicating with one another.
- Grammarly can help you craft perfect emails, strategies, campaigns and other professional correspondence directed towards your audience.
- MailChimp is your go-to service for creating easily digestible newsletter campaigns. MailChimp's Free Forever Plan allows you to sign up a maximum of 2,000 subscribers and to send 12,000 emails per month.
- With up to 30GB of data storage and a free email platform, Gmail and Google Drive together offer a great beginning point for startups. You can also access Google Forms, Google Presentation, Google Play and more with Gmail setup.
Take advantage of online education
Skill development and training are important at any stage of your business journey, but especially early on when you may be working with very limited capital. Investing in broadening your skillset early will save you money in the long-run, too, as you'll be able to manage a variety of roles and tasks without paying for a lot of outside resources.
A quick Google search will find hundreds of online learning resources, such as Coursera and LinkedIn Learning, available at little or no cost, so you can enhance your knowledge in any area of your industry.
Every little bit counts
There's no avoiding the fact that running a business costs money. However, finding small ways to spend less from the very beginning will help you scale faster and create invaluable cost-cutting habits. These good habits will continue to save you money as you grow.
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A National Disaster Life Support Instructor Course in being held on February 13, 2020 from 0830-1500 hours at 1001 Terminal Road, Lansing, MI 48906. Register at train.org/mi-train. Course ID # 1088710 Must be BDLS and/or ADLS certified prior.
Still Room for YOU in ADLS
There are openings for the ADLS class tomorrow and Friday in Kalamazoo. Please contact email@example.com if you would like to register and attend!
February 20, 2019: Region 3 Heath Care Coalition successfully trains 16 in Basic Disaster Life Support
Region 6 Healthcare Coalition recently held an Advanced Disaster Life Ssupport course at the beautiful Frauenthal Center in Muskegon, MI. Attending the course were physicians, nurses, EMS, administrators, security, senior resources, RACES, and VHA personnel. (Frauenthal photo by MLive)
Basic Disaster Life Support classes being held at Portage Fire Department in February, 2019. Portage Fire Department personnel have completed the first half of the BDLS training last week and they expect to finish this week becoming the third fire department in the State of Michigan to hold BDLS certification.
In January 2019, Oshtemo Fire Department Became the Second Fire Department in the State of Michigan to Train Personnel in Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS). Pictured below is Dr. William Fales instructing the Oshtemo BDLS course.
Comstock Fire Department became the first in the State of Michigan to train all personnel in Basic Disaster Life Support in October. Congratulations Comstock Fire Department.
Michigan Region 3 Health Care Coalition is holding a Basic Disaster Life Support course on February 20,2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 3: P.M. For more information contact Jennifer Stefaniak at (989) 746-7752.
The NDLSEC assembly was held last night in San Diego, CA. Highlights from the Incumbent President Dr. William Fales, the new Executive Director of NDLSF John A. Williams and E. Brooke Lerner from the NDLSF board of directors include the following:
* Revisions to the NDLS curriculum includes learner-center instruction, increased integration of technology, the "flipped classroom" methodology, integration of distance learning with engaged in-person learning and eliminating the "death by Power Point" traditional lectures.
*CDLS now stands for Community Disaster Life Support with an increased focus on training community response to disasters.
*Advanced Disaster Life Support Triage Cards are scheduled to be released in the next 30-45 days.
*Pilot testing of the new curriculum anticipated within the next 6 months
*The new Executive Director of NDLSF is John A. Williams .
Dr. Jason M. Lui is the new NDLSEC President-Elect.
Region 7 Healthcare Coalition is sponsoring a community Basic Disaster Life Support Course on October 9, 2018 for those interested in learning their role in a disaster. The course is being held at the Gaylord University Center and is from 08:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. There is no cost to the student. If you are interested in attending please contact Mark Becmer at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text: stephybot 41 Posted July 15, 2016 So I'm very behind in getting this posted, but I'm finally doing it! I was lucky enough to win 2 tickets to attend E3 and I wasn't going to miss the chance, so I asked a friend and we were off. The trip was a blast! Everyone and everything was amazing and I didn't want to leave LA . It was great getting to meet some fellow Extra Life LA guild members! There were 2 games that were a highlight for me - Zelda and Final Fantasy XV. They were both amazing and beautiful. Words can't explain how excited I am for both of them. I got to meet Iga! My friends were jealous. I have many other pictures and did a 'review', but I'm not a critic and I loved everything. Overall it was amazing and I hope someday I am lucky enough to go back! I just wanted to share a peek with everyone here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites