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I had planned to post this later on down the road…I have been working on it for a while, but it just never seemed to be like a good fit. Something in me snapped yesterday, and I felt like I needed to share it now with Christmas coming up. It is SO easy to get wrapped up in the things of this world and all that has become Christmas. SO easy to focus on what we have and don't have and what we want and need that we forget what we have been GIVEN during this season.
All that to say that this post isn't really what I pictured it to be and it's not perfect by any means, but I am sharing it anyways hoping and praying that it blesses and speaks to someone during this holiday hustle and bustle. My prayer for you is that you feel truly satisfied at the end of this season because you know the One who came to give you that gift.
I have always wanted a pair of Louboutins. To me, they always looked so classic and glamorous. A "staple item" if you will to any shoe collection.
Fast forward to my first wedding anniversary…my husband TOTALLY outdoes himself and buys me a pair. I was thrilled. out. of. my. mind. I had bought a special outfit and jewelry for our anniversary and just felt like a princess when I put on my new best shoes ever that night!
However, I had SUCH high expectations for these shoes (I mean they're Louboutins after all. haha), and I realized several things about them as I wore them. Then I thought, how often do I do this in my every day life? Whatever it might be that I'm chasing after-whether it be something material or a friendship or a job title or a position in a club or a relationship or whatever- how many times have I had expectations for something that were just completely too high? And once I have whatever the "it" is, how often do I find myself disappointed and still feeling unsatisfied?
In the end, Jesus is the only one who can truly complete and satisfy us. That's something that I feel like I have always known and been told growing up in church, but applying that truth to my life has been a different story. Because I love a great pair of gorgeous heels or a pretty bag as much as the next girl. And I didn't love being single for most of my life as much as the next single girl. Jesus being the only thing that I truly need is something that I have to remind myself of every day. And when I set my expectations too high and end up unsatisfied with the things of this world, it's what I always come back to. Because it's the truth.
So here are a few truths I've discovered from my Louboutins that I feel like have helped me to not necessarily lower, but have more realistic expectations for the things of this world. I find that I am less disappointed in whatever the "it" of the moment is when I am reminding myself of these truths over and over. I feel more satisfied even because I am repeatedly telling myself where my TRUE satisfaction and happiness comes from. I'm more able to appreciate and enjoy the "its" for what they are…blessings….rather than trying to find my sole happiness in them.
Truth #1: "Seek first the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." Matthew 6:33, NLT
My Louboutins still hurt my feet. As much as any other heel I have owned. For whatever reason, I thought that I would just feel so fabulous in them that I wouldn't notice if they hurt my feet. But I did notice. And all I wanted to do when I got back to our room was rip them off and bask in barefootness.
I feel like that I have done this in life as well. I have the notion that whatever it is I'm wanting at the time…a boyfriend, a job, whatever will be all gain and no pain. And that has hardly ever been the case. But when I go back and truly examine my heart during those seasons of wanting and then getting, I wasn't wanting Jesus. The only thing I need. I wasn't truly putting Him first. My motivation for chasing after that worldly "it" was selfish at its core.
Do you notice in the verse how it says that we should seek FIRST the Kingdom above ALL else? It also says to live righteously. Selfish ambition or pleasure isn't righteous and certainly doesn't seek the Lord first. Not seeking Jesus first will DEFINITELY lead to pain, hurt, and yes, dissatisfaction, in the end, just like heels will still hurt your feet…no matter how pretty they are.
Truth #2: "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10, NLT
My Louboutins were still hard to walk in. Once again, I expected that these shoes would just be a breeze to walk in because they were so beautiful. But they're just like any other fairly skinny heel. I still preferred holding on to my husband's strong, secure arm as we walked over uneven surfaces and rough pavement.
Sometimes, things just look so perfect that I think we tend to forget that they might be hard when we are actually walking through them. We might need help. I know sometimes when I realize this, I am too proud to ask for it though. Then that just makes it worse.
The good news for us is that God is still with us. Him being with us might mean that we need to walk away from whatever we have chased. It might be that He sees us through whatever we have been chasing. Maybe he gives us new perspective on it. Whatever He does, we can be sure that He is ALWAYS with us. And He will walk with us when it gets hard, just as my sweet husband walked with me over all the pavement and hard, uneven surfaces on our anniversary night as we went to dinner.
Truth #3: "The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God." Psalm 51:17 NLT
My Louboutins still got scuffed up when I wore them. I don't know why, but I had this idea that these shoes were going to stay absolutely as perfect as they were in the box when my husband purchased them forever. They didn't. I cried a little inside when I took them off the first time and saw what just ONE wear had done to them. Once again, I felt unsatisfied and disappointed. The beautiful red bottoms now have scuffs from actually wearing the shoes and walking in them.
Isn't that how life is? We THINK that this one thing will just absolutely be all we ever need and that it's going to be PERFECT and then STAY perfect! However, most times, even if it starts out as perfect as we thought it would, we just end up hurt, maybe rejected, with wounded pride…whatever it is. When we actually walk in the desire we had and experience the disappointment of our high expectations being shattered, we often end up broken and yet again…unsatisfied.
But there is good news. Even when we have set our expectations too high and end up broken, God is still there and still loves us. To put context to this verse, this Psalm is one of David after he has been confronted about committing murder and having an affair. David did get caught up in worldly lust, and I bet he expected that if he could only be with Bathsheba, his life would be perfect and complete. Well, that led to a whole slew of other events and at the end of it all, David ended up experiencing heartache and brokenness.
But God was still so good to David even after this because he brought his brokenness to Him and truly repented. So the good news for us here is no matter what we chase and how unsatisfied we end up, God is still good. And if we bring Him our brokenness, pain, and scars He will be there. And He will satisfy you and fill your soul in ways that you have never imagined!
So in summary, I know just how easy it is to think that if we just had "IT", our life would be complete. Totally been there. But in thinking about how high my expectations for my Louboutins were and then realizing how often I do this with other things in my life as well, I also noticed that there have been some similarities in the way I still feel unsatisfied after I have obtained the "it" I was chasing at the time. Clinging to these truths has helped me to enjoy the "its" and view them as blessings and fun, not the sole thing that will make me satisfied with that portion of my life.
And you know what, I just LOVE wearing those beautiful red bottomed heels walking on the arm of the sweet boy who bought them for me even more now that I have realized all this! And they are the first ones I reach for anytime I want to wear a gorgeous pair of heels!
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Flag Mountain Trail ist ein 4 Meilen langer, wenig besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Rhododendron, Oregon. Er führt durch schönen Wald, vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. Hier kann hervorragend gewandert, gejoggt und Mountainbike gefahren werden. Die Route ist am besten von Mai bis Oktober zugänglich. Hunde sind erlaubt, müssen allerdings an der Leine gehalten werden.
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Directions from Sandy: Follow Hwy. 26 east to Rd. 2632. Take 32 south one mile, to a fork. Stay to the right on Rd. 2632-160 and look for the trail sign about 1/2 mile on the right.
Francescaa C. aufgezeichnet flag mountain
steep. highway noise. ok view within the first mile. I wouldn't bother going any further.
Dianne Lamberty aufgezeichnet Flag Mountain Trail
Nice hike, lots of shade. Elevation change got us warm but nothing too strenuous. Good periodic lookouts but not scary for people who don't like heights. The 4 mile round trip must be from sign to sign. We kept going to see if the trail continued but nothing to see down the gravel road. Turned around. It took us almost 3 hours and looks like our trip was abt 6.5 miles rt.
We hike the west, steep, part of this trail with our 3 elderly dogs most days when we're in our cabin. Our mood and level of fatigue determines how far we continue after the first turn around. The directions given appear to be for the lesser used east end of the trail and to that extent are incorrect. Road 32xx has been decommissioned at the fork. Further, as of a few weeks ago, the bridge has been decommissioned so much of the access is necessarily on foot, extending the effective trail length by about one mile. Alternatively, park in the Camp Creek Camp Ground, cross the footbridge at the west end and ascend a few hundred yards on Still Creek Trail to its junction with Road 32, turn right, and continue to the Flag Mountain Trailhead, approximately 3/4 mile. Most hikers (as evidenced by the other reviews and by observation) access Flag Mountain Trail from the western trailhead, where the oft-mentioned steepest half mile is found. Turn west onto Road 20 off Hwy 26, continue approximately 1 mile to Road 20E on the left. The trailhead is about 40 yards in, with parking for several cars. (If no space is available, there are multiple turnouts on Road 20 that can be used.)
strenuous hike through some nice forest. Steep enough that I'd categorize it has a "hard" trail. Your leg workout for the day for sure. Have good traction shoes.
I'd rate this trail difficult rather than moderate. It's very steep in the first section and you continue to ascend, though more gently, to the top. Having said that, it's beautiful, as all the trails are in this area. Just be prepared to huff and puff and bring your trekking poles!
The first half a mile is where you get all your elevation. I would consider this a hard but short hike. Our dogs loved it! Definitely cloudy when we went, but we will be back on a sunny day just for Mt. Hood.
I took my dog last week. It put into perspective how out of shape I am. lol
Nice and steep out of the gate. Good quick hike. Our dogs loved it too.
It's a short, steep hike to the summit and the view at the top is breathtaking. When it's clear you can see the top of Mt Hood - it was a little cloudy when we went but the expanse of evergreen was totally worth the huffing and puffing.
Definitely would do it again to sit on the ridge line with the view of the top of Mt. Hood. Steep and hard at first but what a sense of accomplishment when you finish! Nice short, tough hike for the morning where you still have time for lunch with friends when you are done !!!
This is a good hike just to get out quickly and get a pretty good workout. As others have said, there are really only 2 views of Mt. Hood. It is pretty steep in the beginning with switchbacks. I would NOT mountain bike this trail even though I love to climb on my mtn bike. You will be pushing your bike most of the way. There was not a single trace of any mountain biker there. I went from the west parking lot to the east parking lot and next time will turn around once I hit the road heading toward the east parking lot and never saw a single person!
5-9-17: Starting at the west parking lot, the initial ascent is a little rough, once you reach the ridge it it pretty easy with only a few descent/ascent along the way. About halfway to the "end" there is a good view of mt hood. This is really the only good photo op in my opinion and if that's what you were going for you can turn around here because there is nothing but trees the rest of the way. Took me about two hours with resting and taking photos. No snow but I do recommend bringing a hiking stick as the trail can be very steep. I did not see any other hikers. If you go later In the season I would recommend picking a different trail because this one didn't reap many rewarding views for the difficulty.
There is one nice lookout point but after that not much to see for the next mile except some trees. Consistent ascending/descending throughout the whole trail out and back. Would rate it more as difficult not moderate. Not sure I would recommend.....would think there are better trails around, especially in the summer season.
The first mile or so is pretty steep, but worth the effort for someone in decent shape. Initially, there's a fantastic view of Hunchback Mountain to the west. There's a bench at the top of this viewpoint for those who like to take their time. After those first couple hundred yards, it's about a mile to the view of Mt. Hood, and another 0.75 or so to the end of the trail. There's some descent along those 2 miles, so it's a workout both ways. About 2hrs round trip, including pictures. I combined this with the Castle Canyon trail just a few minutes away on the other side of Rte. 26...it was a fun way to spend 4 hours. Cloudy, a little drizzle, but undeniably gorgeous!
Great for a quick workout if you just need some time in nature and live in Portland. There was no one else on the trail which was nice and I was able to let me dog run off leash. GPS took me to the wrong place. Not sure how long the hike was, I turned around at mile 1.5 (did a total of 3 miles). The views are just "ok". I dont use trekking poles, but I would have for this hike to help with the descent. The best part of this hike is that it is close to Portland and no ones is usually around. Stop by Skyway after for lunch :)
Very difficult for older climbers. 500 foot assent in the first half mile.
I ran this trail. It is obscenely steep. However if mountain biking, it is relatively free of obstacles requiring one to dismount. I'm not sure if 3.2 out and back means 1.6 each way or 3.2 each way. There is a view that frames Mt Hood at what feels like 1.5miles and makes a natural turn around.. I continued on. The trail becomes less maintained beyond that but still passable. The trail follows the spine of a mountain in fairly dense forest with periodic views.


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Secret Smuggling Tunnels at the Heart of Eastern Ghouta's Economy
By Enab Baladi Investigative Journalism Unit/Syrian Independent Media Group In the first week of May 2017 a money transfer office […]July 30, 2017
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By Yassin Swehat, Al-Jumhuriya/Syrian Independent Media Group Despite the horrors of war, the Syrian conflict has had an unintended side […]July 29, 2017
By Hadya Yahya and Hasan Arfah, Rozana Radio/Syrian Independent Media Group Raw'a was found dead after hanging herself in February […]July 27, 2017
By Milia Eidmouni, Syrian Female Journalist Network/Syrian Independent Media Group Amira Hasan jokes that she teaches women "how to destroy […]July 26, 2017
By Ahmad Andora and Youmna al-Dimashqi, Syria Deeply/Syrian Independent Media Group Ali sits in a grim shoe-manufacturing workshop in the […]July 25, 2017
By Loubna Mrie and Ahmad Zaza, Syria Deeply/Syrian Independent Media Group He was only 14 years old when he was […]July 23, 2017
Supporters of the implementation of the united Arab law (such as the consultant Khaled Shebayb, the judge Osama Al-Yatim, and […]February 4, 2016
Sharia Boards In the start of the armed conflict, opposition armed brigades and factions formed the so called 'Sharia Boards.' […]January 26, 2016
Democratic Union Party, PYD, monopolizes power and controls the majority populated Kurdish regions in Syria. Starting in the summer of […]January 26, 2016
Dissidents form a council and armed factions make it fail According to a legal source that has been following the […]January 26, 2016
The courts in the liberated Syrian areas implement three judicial references which divide the country legally. The multiple judicial references […]January 26, 2016
Certain brigades in Syria refuse the existence of legal references for the judiciary. They call for the sole use of […]January 26, 2016
Supporters of the implementation of the Unified Arab law (such as the consultant Khaled Shebib, the judge Osama Al-Yatim, and […]January 26, 2016
Judges and Lawyers Establish the Unified Judicial Council On the 10th of October 2012, during the start to liberation of […]January 26, 2016
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There is no judiciary in Western Ghouta which is capable of running procedures/courts. Attempts at establishing judiciary failed because of […]January 26, 2016
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Children who are suffering from vomiting and/or diarrhoea will be excluded from school for 48 hours.
Children who have chicken pox will be excluded until the spots have crusted over. Headlice is a common complaint in young children, please let us know if your child has had headlice so we can advise other parents.
Parents of children suffering from other childhood ailments should consult Form Teachers/School Office for advice as to whether they should come to school.
If Senior children cannot for medical reasons participate in Games lessons they will need to be collected from school by 2.20pm as staff are unable to supervise them due to their teaching commitments.
All statutory school policies are available on our website www.mertoncourtprep.co.uk. Should you wish to see any school policies, either pastoral or academic, please contact the School Office.
Other information is available in our 'parents' section of the website in the 'downloads' (menus, tool boxes etc). Please ring the school office for the password to access this part of the website.
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Numbers are particularly buoyant for our Autumn 2020 intake so please register your child/ren as early as possible to be guaranteed a place. Please ask the Office for a Registration Form or call in to speak to Mrs Raggett. Please be aware that siblings are not automatically registered without a completed registration form.
Before School Club will continue to run from 7.30am in the School Dining Room (£4 with breakfast, £3 without). Last breakfast will be served at 8.10am. Please note that the entrance to Before School Club is through the main side gate. Rectory Lane car park gate opens at 8.15am, as do our school playgrounds. Office staff are available from 8.30am if you need to use the front door.
After School Club continues to run from 3.15pm until 5.30pm in the J1 classroom (£6 per hour, with the minimum charge for the first half-hour, or part thereof, being £3.00).
Parents are requested to settle any outstanding balances on a weekly basis. Please note that any payments outstanding for more than two weeks will be subjected to a £5.00 administration charge and anyone staying after 5.30pm will be charged £15 per quarter-hour or part thereof, per child.
If your child knows in advance that they will be going to After School Club, they will be sent directly there and you will be charged from ten minutes after the end of their school day.
After School Club phone number is 020 8309 7063.
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Following the terrible events at Grenfell Tower, the school wishes to assure parents that it has reviewed its' fire safety precautions particularly relating to cladding of the school buildings. All materials used, conform to British Standards and, following our review, there was no need to take any remedial action.
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Please consult the school website (www.mertoncourtprep.co.uk) for all up-to-date information (particularly during bad weather or emergency closures).
'ParentMail', email and text contact with our parents provides an efficient method of communication to you, whilst complementing our eco-friendly policies. Anyone not yet receiving 'ParentMail' please advise the School Office.
Please would you remember that should your child be ill or absent, you should ring our Sick Line 020 8269 6899 by 09.00am that day.
Useful phone numbers are:
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The train is late? Blame Chicago.
Some of the causes of delay might have seemed outdated in the 20th century, much less the 21st, like manual switches that engineers have to throw after their trains have passed. Create is replacing them with electronic switches and online traffic control networks, but until then engineers at some points have to get out of their cabins, walk the length of the train back to the switch — a mile or more — operate the switch, and then trudge back to their place at the head of the train before setting out again.South Korea finds ship smuggling capsules of human flesh
The capsules were made in northeastern China from dead babies whose bodies were chopped into small pieces and dried on stoves before being turned into powder, a statement from the Korea Customs Service said.Chinese physicists set 100 km teleportation record
Customs officials refused to disclose where the babies came from or who made the capsules, citing possible diplomatic friction with Beijing. Chinese officials have been cracking down on the production of such capsules since last year.
Teleportation turns out to be extremely useful. Because teleported information does not travel through the intervening space, it cannot be secretly accessed by an eavesdropper.Mayan calendar found that lasts beyond 2012
For that reason, teleportation is the enabling technology behind quantum cryptography, a way of sending information with close-to-perfect secrecy.
Explorers first reported the site of Xultun, once a large Maya center, in 1915. But it was only two years ago that National Geographic Society-funded archaeologists noted a small residential room partly exposed by looters. The room's walls proved to hold murals and small, delicate hieroglyphs inscribed in rows between paintings of scribes and rulers that not only corresponded to a 260 day ceremonial calendar and 365-day year, but the 584-day sky track of Venus and 780-day one of Mars.Goodbye, Senate moderates
Mann said that in the highly politicized and polarized world of government service, within both the executive branch and on Capitol Hill, "It's going to be difficult to find successors in both branches that will make the kind of commitments to learning, to appreciate the institution of which they are part."
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What is the process of making a job offer?
You've finally found the right candidate for your business and now you're ready to offer them the opportunity to take the job. Whilst it's great to be the purveyor of good news, it's important that you follow the correct procedure
Letting the candidate know
It's best to make the initial offer by telephone allowing you to discuss the terms of employment and establish whether it's an acceptable offer. Remember that they may have other offers on the table so be enthusiastic about how much you want the candidate to join your company, but don't be surprised if they don't snap your hand off straight away.
If not already agreed, any negotiations regarding salary or terms of employment should take stage at this point. Negotiating a salary is a tricky business so make sure you know exactly what you can and can't agree to and be prepared to have to go through a couple of rounds of negotiation before you reach an agreement.
Let them know you will be sending out an offer letter by post. This letter should set out the main terms and conditions of the job and include:
- their name
- the job title
- the date employment starts (and ends if it's a temporary role)
- the length of the probation period (if applicable)
- any conditions the offer is subject to
- any action required by the candidate (such as forwarding details of their work permit)
Ask the candidate to send you a signed copy of the offer letter to establish the terms on which the offer was made in case of any disputes.
Remember that this is not a contract of employment and therefore there is still the opportunity for either party to back out of the agreement.. Candidates must receive a written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment, usually within two months of the starting date.
Checking up
It's always necessary to put candidates through a number of checks in order to verify they are suitable to join your company.
• References – You should look to contact at least two previous employers of the individual to determine that they did actually hold the job with the company for the time period claimed. Create a form that the referee can quickly fill in and return, only requesting information that is directly relevant to the role on offer.
• Medical examination – This to be to check for general health or trace any illegal substances in the candidate's system. If used, medical exams must be conducted on all candidates, not just certain individuals.
- Criminal record – A disclosure can be obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau and should always be considered when the job will involve dealing with children or valuable items.
- Work permits – Making sure all your employees are eligible to work in the UK is your responsibility and there are heavy fines for companies who employ illegal workers, whether intentionally or not.
There are a few things you should keep in mind when carrying out pre-employment checks:
- only carry out checks which are necessary and for a specific purpose
- if you suspect a candidate may fail any of the checks, begin the process earlier so you still have the option of other candidates.
- where possible, only check the successful applicant
- let the applicant know what checks will be made, how they will be carried out and how long the process will take
- only use reliable sources which will reveal relevant information
If any of your checks reveal adverse information about an applicant, first double check the information and the source, then give them the chance to explain. You don't want to have to go through the whole recruitment process again due to a misunderstanding.
Letting the other candidates know
As great as it is to let someone know they have got a new job, you've also got to break the bad news to the unsuccessful candidates.
Although it may be time consuming you should make every effort to do this via the phone. The candidate too the time to come in and meet you for an interview so the least you can do is pick up the phones and talk to them directly
If you genuinely believe their may be an opportunity in the future for some of the candidates to re-apply for a role with your company, ask if they will allow you to retain their details. It could save you a lot of time and effort in the future, or if your newly hired employee doesn't perform as well as expected.


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Print Design
We have designed everything from annual reports to business cards, from package design, to billboards.
We offer full service print design from concept to printing. We offer discounted printing for both small and large runs.
We have designed: Business Cards, DVD Case Covers/Sleeves, Letterhead, Presentation Folders, Brochures, Sales/Data Sheets, Calendars, Catalogs/Booklets, Door Hangers, Flyers, Greeting/Holiday Cards, Invitation Cards, Newsletters, Table Tents, Yard Signs, Billboards, Packaging, Banners, Product Displays, and Magazine Ads among others.


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I'd like to include a picture in my signature (which I think is hilarious), that measures 302 x 198 pixels and is 13kB.
The guidelines for signatures state :" HTML is ok, but please don't use large images".
Being a conformist, I 'm keen to play by the rules. Will this be acceptable or is it considered 'large'?


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Upon receipt of your gear reducer, you unit is disassembled and inspected for wear and tolerances. We only use high-quality SKF and MRC bearings for repairs, and use original equipment manufactured parts whenever possible. Once your gear reducer is assembled, all repairs are tested and your equipment is returned to you in almost-new condition. Our repairs provide your gear motor with extended, trouble-free service.
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PYSB1 Possible questions
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Questions from past paper PYSB1 on Gender Development, Biopsychology and approaches
Social learning theory
1. Julia notices that her friend Ruth goes salsa dancing twice a week, so Julia starts going salsa dancing too. Julia carries on going to classes because everyone tells her that she is very good at dancing. From the description above, identify an example of the following: (i) modelling; (ii) reinforcement. (2 marks)
2. A number of students have a disagreement about which of the three definitions below can be applied to the terms modelling and reinforcement:
• a person's desire to be like another person or to be part of a particular social group;
• the process by which a response is strengthened;
• a procedure whereby a person observes another person and then attempts to imitate his or her behaviour. In your answer book, write down the definition which illustrates each of the
following: (i) modelling; (ii) reinforcement. (2 marks)
3. Distinguish between the terms imitation and identification. (3 marks)
The cognitive approach
1. Briefly explain one assumption of the cognitive approach in psychology. (2 marks)
2. Discuss the cognitive approach in psychology. Refer to at least one other approach in your answer. (10 marks)
The psychodynamic approach
1. Briefly describe one feature of the psychodynamic approach in psychology. (3 marks)
2. Outline two criticisms of the psychodynamic approach. (4 marks)
3. Jaina is three years old. She sees a packet of her favourite chocolate biscuits on the kitchen table. Jaina's mother says to her, "You must not eat any of the chocolate biscuits." When her mother leaves the kitchen, Jaina cannot stop herself from eating a chocolate biscuit, even though she has been told not to. Suggest a psychodynamic explanation as to why Jaina ate the chocolate biscuit. (4 marks)
4. Discuss the psychodynamic approach in psychology. (10 marks)
The humanistic approach
1. Briefly explain one assumption of the humanistic approach in psychology. (2 marks)
2. Lesley is anxious and has low self-esteem. As a child, she felt that, no matter how hard she tried to please people, no one ever approved of her. She sometimes feels worthless. Referring to the humanistic approach, explain one possible cause of Lesley's problems. (4 marks)
3. Discuss the humanistic approach in psychology. Refer to at least one other approach in your answer. (10 marks)
The biological approach
1. Briefly discuss one limitation of the biological approach in psychology. (4 marks)
2. Discuss the biological approach in psychology. Refer to evidence in your answer. (10 marks)
3. Discuss at least two limitations of the biological approach in psychology. (10 marks)
The behaviourist approach
1. Sunita is eight years old and suffers from a medical condition which means she often has to go into hospital. Each time she goes into hospital, the treatment makes her feel sick. One day, Sunita's mother took her to visit her grandmother in hospital. When they arrived at the hospital, Sunita complained to her mother that she felt sick.…
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The Institute for Prison Ministries is a training and resource center for those who share the gospel within the correctional community.
Answering the Call (ATC) is an in-prison training seminar for Christ-followers to live focused lives of witness and discipleship. ATC is a four-hour seminar which can be divided into separate shorter sessions. Student workbooks are provided for each prisoner participant.
Train the Trainer seminar is a five-hour seminar to train instructors who are interested in providing an ATC seminar.
IPM provides competent correctional ministry through volunteer training and mentor training seminars for churches and ministries at their locations.
Volunteer Seminar: Providing Competent Correctional Ministry helps prepare volunteers for effective in-prison ministry. This four-hour seminar includes topics such as Christian correctional ministry, characteristics of effective volunteers, criminal justice and corrections, security issues, inmates culture, and ministry opportunities.
Mentor Seminar: Transition Coach Training is a six-hour seminar designed to provide a foundation for mentoring. Additional topics include helping people transition out of poverty and evidence-based practice of motivational interviewing (helping people become internally motivated to change behaviors).


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A U.S. President, Raised on KGB Propaganda
Anti-Americanism is a relatively recent phenomenon.
The elites may have always despised American passion for individual liberties, but most common people admired America for exactly that. Upon gaining independence, a number of nations -- from Uruguay to Greece to Togo to Malaysia -- modeled their flags after the U.S. flag. Preambles of most Latin American constitutions closely resemble that of the U.S. Constitution, and the Latin American hero Simon Bolivar himself was an admirer of the United States and a believer in libertarianism and free markets, regardless of how his name and legacy are now being twisted by Hugo Chavez.
The important fact about modern-day anti-Americanism is that it spreads almost exclusively among impressionable cultural elites who are most exposed to ideological clichés delivered through media and educational channels.
It would be absurd to presume that people of the world go to bed every night loving dictators and hating the United States. Obviously, the first conscious thing on the mind of a European, an African, or an Asian as they wake up in the morning is not how to survive another day of "America's economic and cultural imperialism." And since anti-Americanism is incompatible with common sense that guides our daily lives, people must be reminded of it every day to keep it alive. That is the burden that radical intellectuals have taken upon themselves, dispensing daily quotas of leftist clichés to the "unwashed masses" down below.
Thus, Oliver Stone is reportedly making a documentary about Hugo Chavez, whom he describes as an "energetic, principled champion of change in Latin America" and hopes, in Stone's words, to "capture the spirit of his drive to roll back U.S. influence." The ability to claim originality while working for decades from the same moth-eaten template makes Mr. Stone an Oscar-winning genius. Is there a chance that in the process of glorifying what he calls the region's "liberation from the United States," the legendary director might display authentic originality by interviewing, not a leftist, but a hero of anti-Marxist resistance? Can the devastation inflicted on Latin America by socialist policies persuade Mr. Stone to look beyond the worn-out clichés? We can only wish.
If the convention requires this "unconventional" genius to lionize America's enemies, it's what he does -- not more and not less. Until recently, Stone was rumored to be considering a similar anti-American documentary with the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but the recent insurgency against this man in his own country may have convinced Stone to kill the plan as too obviously absurd.


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Stogie of the Month for December 2017: Mombacho Cigars
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Mombachooooooooo! This cry has been heard often through the years on CigFed shows. The brand is a favorite of many Fedheads. Former CigFed show host Rob Rasmussen (RobbyRas) liked them so much he became Intergalactic Brand Manager for the company.
The company was formed in 2006 by Cameron Heaps and Markus Raty. Today, the President and Master Blender, Claudio Sgroi, is known for his passion for the cigar lifestyle. Before coming to Mombacho he worked with Henki Kelner of Davidoff. Check out more of the Mombacho story at the website address above.
Smoke those Mombacho cigars and post up photos with the tag #December2017SOTM. If you have a blend you think it particularly notable please respond to this post with a short testimony of why you think other CigFed members should give it a try. Don't forget to check the age of the cigar by looking at the date printed on the back of each band.
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To learn more about the program, we invite you to participate in a LIVE CHAT on Thursday May 21st from 4 PM to 6 PM with the program-coordinators: Sylvie Rolland, lecturer in management at Dauphine and Renaud Dorandeu, Full Professor in the undergraduate department of Organization Sciences at Paris-Dauphine.
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An all around great experience. The professionalism and expertise of RED Group is outstanding! From the initial consultation to the many follow up questions I had they were very responsive. The work was done exactly as we planned and in the time predicted. My savings have even been a little above what they projected. I would recommend them to anyone and would use them again in the future.
The Renewable Energy Design Group has been very good to work with. We received excellent service at the time of installation and follow-up and support has been wonderful. I highly recommend this group for all your solar needs.
Great to work with!
Renewable Energy Group designed and implemented a solar panel configuration at our residence. It was a large residential installation (30 panels). Everyone that we worked with at Renewable Energy Group was attentive to our needs and very professional. In fact, they were all just plain nice! They did a thorough job explaining the technical aspects of installing solar panels, and they were accurate about the resulting energy savings. The installation was efficient, and the work area was left clean at the end of the job. We are very happy with our solar panels and are the envy of our friends and neighbors!
So much more than a basic installer.
There are plenty of companies out there that can throw up a bunch of solar panels on your roof and call it a day They'll get the job done and be out of your hair in no time. Will they spend the time making sure they give you exactly the best system for your needs? Probably not. They want to get in and out quickly. Will the person that does your initial assessment have a thorough understanding of all the options available as well as the regulations and incentives to help you make the best decision? Not in my experience. Will they save you lots of money because of the volume they do? No way. I had most of the solar installers in the area do an assessment for us. None were as knowledgeable and passionate about the solar industry as RED Group. You're dealing with a small family owned local business that wants to build a relationship with you rather than drop in to do a service and get out as quickly as possible. They'll give you completely unvarnished advice and work with you to make the best decisions for your specific needs. I'm an Electrical Engineer by day, so when I had very specific questions about solar installations, Jeff and RED group were the only local installers that could answer my questions and were excited to do so. When I had questions about my mid-life roof, RED gave me very honest input and options helping me decide to replace our roof before doing solar. That delayed any business they got from me, but it resulted in a much happier customer in the long run since I shouldn't have to touch my panels for 20 years. Most of the other installers sent out someone that knew less about solar than I did and had no experience evaluating roofs or the longevity of a system. One final thought: The quotes I received from some of the bigger solar installers in the area were all higher than RED Group in case that's a factor to you. Honestly with the level of service they provide I would expect them to be the high bidder, but that just wasn't the case. For our system they were the low bidder and provided by far the best customer service.
RED Group - you can't beat them!
RED Group installed a 5.4 kw system for my home. They did an awesome job and were very willing to accommodate my schedule to be available for final hookup at my house. The system is working properly and the installers were courteous and friendly. Christian, who was the leader on-site for installation, was very knowledgeable and found the most non-intrusive route both through my yard (navigating a septic field) and wiring into my home. Jeff, the owner, took care of issues with the local planning department and went to the County Board of Commissioners to help push through an amendment to local rules to enable homeowners in our county more flexibility in obtaining residential solar power. I would recommend to you (if it is affordable and doable) and to RED Group to hardwire with ethernet from the system's box to your router to avoid issues with wi-fi if you want to see how your system is producing. Not a big deal and not important to the bottom line, but it is cool. Overall, the experience was good, the system is working great (though the lack of sun recently hasn't been helpful!) and I highly recommend RED Group for your residential solar needs.
Great Install!!!
I am very satisfied with the whole process. Christian was great to work with, very polite and professional. The installation went very smoothly, they used top of the line panels and equipment. I have recieved many compliments on the installation. RED group did such a good job installing everything it is hard to even see the solar panels from the road. The electircal was hooked up very neatly as well. This is a great company to use for a solar system. They beat the competitions' price by a large margin. After installation I was confused on how the net metering would work and they helped me get together with Duke and helped me understand how it works.
Very pleased
Jeff Red wine did the majority of work on my solar system. I was impressed by his careful and clear presentation of the options and costs available and that he didn't try to "sell" me on any particular setup. He only offered recommendations when I requested them, pointing out pros and cons for each system. The finished product was installed at the promised price. Now in its third year, my solar has preformed according to estimates. All in all, I'm quite satisfied.
Great job
I was very happy with REDgroup. They put in 20 solar panels for us. We developed a problem with one of the panels, and they quickly came out and replaced it.
REDgroup as our installer
Jeff was very very helpful with the selection and the process. His Team was on time and on site when they said they would be. If weather caused a delay, I was informed and provided a new date and time. The Team handle all the the documentation and calls to the County and Electrical company. The documentation for me was great, easy to read and in a book so handy to keep up with. Support was available when I had questions. I would highly recommend REDgroup for any of your renewable energy needs.
Customer Experience
Jeff was very professional and courteous and I would recommend him highly for anyone who was interested in installing a solar solution for their house or office.
They made it easy
I've been interested in Solar for a long time. Through NC warn, I met Jefff Redwine of Renewable Energy Design (RED) Group. He came out to my house and we discussed adding solar to my house. He made the process easy to understand, measured my roof and did sun measurements. He later presented me with two options for solar array installation. Jeff was always available to answer questions, to educate me on the installation process, and operation of the system. The installation went quickly and REDgroup took care of all the inspections and tie-in to the grid. They kept me updated on all aspects of the install from start to finish. I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone interested in solar.
Rooftop solar with RED Group one of the best decisions ever
The RED team was professional, focused and completely dedicated to smooth system commissioning. The most critical matter we faced was tree shade. RED worked with the arborist to selectively trim in a way that minimized heat load on the side of the house but kept shade off the system. We are well into our second year of operations and seeing 6% ROI, tax-free, under a conservative calculation model. We are happy.
Every aspect of the experience was professional and of the highest quality.
Not only did REDGroup beat it's closest competitor by 67% in price for the exact same size solar system, they worked with me to design an affordable product that could be added to in the future as my finances would allow. They installed the highest quality equipment in the most aesthetically appealing manner, which complements the appearance of my house more than I could have ever imagined. They were honest in advising me to re-roof the area in which the panels were to be installed, which speaks volumes to the character of this company and their employees. They explained every aspect of the products and how the system works. Not only would I recommend this company, I plan to have them expand panels on my primary home and I plan to have them install solar panels on my second beach home. Absolutely top notch all the way around.
Good service, responsive and friendly.
There was a design mistake, but they quickly corrected it. The only thing we are not too happy about is they didn't explain how the utility company calculate the energy usage. It turns out that even if our solar panels produced more watts than we consumed, we still have to pay the utility company around $50 per month. It's almost like we put up the capital to help the utility company to make money on us!
Completely satisfed
RED Group installed 30 panels with optimizers, 2 Schneider inverters, 2 Schneider charge controllers, battery monitor, large battery bank (24), etc., plus pulled the wires from my main electrical panel into a newly installed breaker panel. Christian was great and obviously very experienced with installations. I learned that he has installed systems around the world. I'm very happy with my Schneider components and the Q Cells - I was glad to get quality components in addition to quality installation. One thing I've learned with solar quotes is it's important to understand the quality of the components you'll be getting and especially the phone support from the manufacturers. I've called with various questions probably 10 times in the past 6 months and have gotten great support. When there's a grid fault or some other event, you need quick support and verification that your settings are correct, so its important to factor that in when evaluating / comparing quotes. The guys worked safe, which was important to me, and cleaned up. I've had my system almost 6 months and everything is good. I would do it again with RED Group, which is probably the most telling comment I can give.
Great job, pleasant people, highly professional!
When we first had contacted REDgroup about a solar installation, a friend was exploring solar options for his home as well - with a different installer. We compared notes, and had several questions for REDgroup about the product and the process. They got back to us promptly and with satisfactory answers that gave us the impression that (a) they valued our business; (b) they knew what they were doing; and (c) they used high-quality products. For many reasons we decided to go with REDgroup instead of the other company, and were very happy we did. Installation was smooth and efficient, Then they advocated for us when Duke Power took their time in getting out for our final inspection. We were up and running months before our friend's installation was complete. We've enjoyed seeing the savings as our electric bills come in!
Great job- very helpful and thorough
Installed approximately 4kw grid-tie system last year and so far working as predicted. RED Group was super to work with. Very helpful coming up with the right design that fit our budget and a did a very neat job on the install as well as handled the utility hookup. Very dependable- always showed up when they said they would and did what they promised. Their price was one of the lower bids we got for our project so we feel like we got a good value. Overall very pleased and definitely would recommend to others.
Incredible service! Kept me up to date all the time, very friendly, very educational
I learned a LOT from RED: I still navigate to the web page that shows my daily curve of power generation, for example. All the team members were very friendly, and honest, too: I was never oversold, but instead, they explained exactly the best configuration for our roof. Recommended!
Top quality service, professional and friendly.
The RED Group was very helpful and knowledgeable. They answered all our questions no matter how silly they sounded. They gave us a timeline and kept to it. The crew kept our yard clean and answered any questions we had. The RED Group is a great company to work with. I urge anyone interested in solar give them a call.
Exceptional People at RED
We got our project completed at our home in November of 2014 and it was done exactly per the specifications and the prices that were negotiated. Christian Lofton was on top of his game and Ms. Cynthia Redwine followed through on all of the contractual items that were negotiated. She also helped us with the tax credit oriented paperwork for Federal and NC State tax credits. Furthermore, she helped us negotiate with the local utility on timetables and responsibilities, etc. The subcontractors hired by RED were extremely professional and Christian also set up the home equipment to monitor the usage on a per panel basis. To summarize, a very professional team and a pleasure to do business with.
Very Helpful!
We got solar panels through RED two years ago and loved the experience. Jeff, Cynthia, and Christian were all very thorough when explaining how the panels work and walked us through the process with Duke Energy. They answered all of our questions promptly-sometimes within minutes-and were always extremely patient with us, no matter how crazy the question might have been.Onsite with the skilled crew for instillation as well! And worked within our limited time schedule. After instillation, they followed up with us and came out to check on the panels to make sure they were working properly. We highly recommend RED Group and hope to use them again some day.
Great solar installation
I've been wanting to add solar power for a long time and finally pulled the trigger. Jeff Redwine at Renewable Energy Design Group clearly knew his stuff and made me feel assured that I would get a great system (with about 40 panels!). His price was competitive with others I received, and he put in a terrific system. He and his colleagues were caring and considerate in their work and follow through. If I had to do it over, I would surely choose them again.
Satisfied customer
RED Group met all their commitments. The installation began on time, finished on time, and was neatly and professionally handled. More important, however, is that my system is outperforming RED Group's estimate. I was told to expect I'd generate about one-third of my electrical power. Instead, after one year, I'm generating 45%-50% of my needs. I am pleased with RED Group's performance and products.
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K.H. Patil PU Science college, Vidyanagar Hubballi, started in the year 2008. K.H. Patil PU Science college, Vidyanagar Hubballi has partnered with Prarthana Education Society (R), Dharwad, will provide an environment where students can excel in their board preparation while understanding the requirements of competitive exams such as IIT-JEE, AFMC, AIEEE, AIIMS, BITSAT, JIPMER, VIT an NEET. The two-year PUC course provides the basis for the professional courses, that the students take up to fulfill their aspirations. The students get to make a choice of their study at this level, to pursue a course of their choice, as in the field of Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Biotechnology.
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By the time November rolled around Sophie had begun a series of tests to determine the cause of her progressive weakness. This entry will be filled with those medical details, as I remember them. I will try to get through them as fast as possible so you won't get bored. I also want to share in this chapter of Sophie's story the missteps we made and the regrets Ken and I have about our decisions in the early days of Sophie's care. Maybe our regrets will help another pet owner who is going through this same terrible situation.
If you walked into our house in November 2008 it looked a lot like a carpet showroom. Remnants of pale green carpet and sections of chocolate brown carpet once used by our dogs to sit on while we watched TV or lay on while we slept now lined our tiled hallways and kitchen. Sophie's back legs were giving out under her on a regular basis and the carpet swatches seemed to help stabilize her balance and keep the slipping to a minimum. In some sense Ken and I realized we were entering a new way to live and laying out the carpet liners was one of the first ways we adapted to what waited ahead.
The second adjustment was in the many tests and veterinary appointments Sophie would have in the next few months. The first was at our regular veterinary clinic. The young female veterinarian who saw us was very thorough and listened attentively as we described Sophie's symptoms. Through a series of exams that included X-rays, blood work and manipulation, the vet was able to rule out a lot of diseases Sophie didn't have.
Sophie did not have: arthritis, hip dysplasia, an obvious herniated disk, an obvious spinal tumor or spinal stenosis. We looked for tick born diseases and ruled out certain fungal diseases that are prevalent in the Southwest desert.
Because Sophie didn't have any pain associated with the weakness in her hind legs and because her symptoms were progressing, the veterinarian's next guess was a disease called Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. DM is a heartbreaking incurable progressive disease of the spinal cord in older dogs that ultimately leads to paralysis and death. It begins with a weakness and loss of coordination in the hind legs. Dogs begin to slip, their legs buckle and later they are unable to stand. It's as if they don't know their legs are beneath them.
Paralysis takes about six months from the onset of the disease and may move its way up to the front limbs later on. Sophie was following this course. DM appears to come from a mutated gene that causes the body to remove a protective insulating cover around the spinal cord called myelin. This leads to a breakdown in the ability of the brain to communicate with the spinal cord. The unique feature of DM is the fact that it is not painful.
Because Sophie showed absolutely no signs of pain, the veterinarian suggested we try a new DNA test for Degenerative Myelopathy that was being studied at the University of Florida. Here's the first misstep that I wonder about. When the test arrived, I was supposed to swab Sophie's cheek with a sterile Q-tip and wipe it on a card provided with the test kit. The instructions explained that the card would turn a purple color. My first swab on the card didn't turn purple, nor did the second, so I kept repeating the test. I finally got a very large purple smear to show up on the card, but in my heart I always wondered if I contaminated the test by re-swabbing Sophie's cheek over and over.
In any case, the results of the test were negative for DM. I'll never know if the results were accurate or if they were really a false negative or a contaminated test. The results simply said negative and the only sure way to determine a DM diagnosis is by necropsy.
The next step to a diagnosis was a referral to the veterinary neurologists in town for a more thorough exam and a possible MRI. Here was misstep number two and it will haunt me forever.
Sophie and I arrived at the neurology office for one of their first appointments of the day. While waiting to be shown to a room I noticed a brochure that talked about financing the procedures offered at the facility. I knew their tests were expensive, but the brochure made me a bit nervous.
The day of the appointment Sophie was particularly anxious. By the time we were shown to an exam room her whole body was trembling. A young female veterinarian came in and introduced herself and tried to make friends with Sophie. She read the report from our veterinarian and did a brief examination in front of me. She then explained the rest of the exam would be done in the back of the office. She and Sophie walked off together.
I waited for Sophie in the lobby. After the exam, the three of us met privately to discuss the results. The vet believed Sophie's weakness involved her hind quarters and her front spine. She couldn't give me a guess as to what was causing the problem, but suggested we run an MRI of her entire spine. I don't remember the estimate, but an MRI of a big dog's entire spine came as a shock to me. Even with the test the vet couldn't guarantee the MRI would give an exact diagnosis, but she said it would rule out more illnesses like a deep tumor or a stenosis. I was told deep tumors are very difficult to remove and could kill my dog or leave her paralyzed, but a stenosis could be helped surgically.
This was a lot of information to absorb in a short period of time.
My mind flooded with memories of Missy when we dragged her to the vet on the day she died. She was having trouble breathing and the veterinarian suspected she had a paralyzed larynx, something she could have lived with if we kept her life calm. He wanted to do a diagnostic test to confirm his diagnosis, but unfortunately something went horribly wrong. Thirty minutes after the harmless test, our baby girl was brain dead and we pulled the plug on her breathing tubes the next morning. Even the veterinarian was very upset over the outcome of his diagnostic test.
Now, a veterinarian who I had never seen before was asking me to anesthetize my very nervous, 10 year-old, weak dog for an expensive test that "might" determine a diagnosis. I freaked, I panicked, I said, "Not today." Little did I know that decision cut me off from any further help from the neurology clinic. Unless I agreed to the MRI we weren't going to get any help with physical therapy or aqua therapy or who knows what. We were done.
To this day I wish I had said yes to the MRI. Maybe we would have found a diagnosis and maybe Sophie would have had a surgery that miraculously cured her. Or maybe Sophie would have had an exploratory surgery and died on the table and didn't have to go through five years of being paralyzed. Who knows what would have been. All I know are my missteps and regrets.


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Music is an art form that I feel is best enjoyed live on a stage. That said, San Francisco is home to some of the finest live music and concert venues, and The Fillmore is one of them. Walk in and you're immersed in music history. The walls are covered with photographs and posters from […]
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How do you stand out in the crowded Greek children's toys and games e-commerce sector? You have a clear message "Quality toys for unique kids". From that BKTN have created the Facebook competition "What makes your child unique?" Answer that simple question and you could win €100 to spend at Patini.gr. [...]
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Digital is GREAT
BKTN's James Bickerton has been invited to "Digital is GREAT" a forum on improving e-commerce and digital across Europe at the British Embassy in Athens tomorrow morning. If you are there, come say hello. More info here http://ukingreece.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=825721882. Download the BKTN A3 poster here


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Call for Bids
Bid Received for 1+ Ambulances
The Board of Fire Commissioners received one bid for 1+ Ambulances. This bid was opened at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, May 22nd. The bid received was from Braun Northwest, Inc. for $174,337.00, plus applicable tax.
The contract for 1+ Ambulances was awarded to Braun Northwest at the Fire Commissioner's meeting Monday, June 12th.
Fire Truck Bid Awarded
The bid for a fire truck pumper apparatus was awarded to True North Emergency Equipment at the Board of Fire Commissioner's February 13, 2017, meeting. After a review of all the received bids by the Apparatus Committee, it was determined that the most reasonable and responsible bid that met the requirements of the District was Option 4 from True North.
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Option 4 – Demo #216127 = $416,499.00 + any applicable taxes and fees
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What's The Difference Between an FSA and an HSA?
Last posted by Robert E. Chittick | LNHlink
A health savings account (HSA)
HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account where you can set aside money through payroll deductions to help pay for medical expenses like copays, prescription medications or other expenses related to diagnosing, treating or preventing illnesses. HSA funds can roll over at the end of the year.
To use an HSA in 2018, you must be covered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a minimum deductible of at least $1,350 for individual coverage or $2,700 for families, and a maximum out of pocket amount of $6,650 for individual coverage or $13,300 for families. In addition, you cannot be covered under any other health plan that is not an HDHP, with limited exceptions. The maximum HSA contribution is $3,450 for an individual, or $6,900 for a family.
Unlike FSAs, HSAs are portable. That means you can carry over unused funds from one year to another. You don't risk losing money that isn't spent during the year. If you decide to leave your job or the workforce, you can take your HSA with you.
A flexible spending account (FSA)
FSA is another type of tax-advantaged savings account where you can set aside money through payroll deductions to help pay for qualified medical expenses. FSA funds don't roll over at the end of the year, so during open enrollment, you'll have to decide how much money you want to set aside for the year, which can be difficult. If you don't use it all by the end of the year, you may forfeit the balance. If you leave your job before the year is up, you'll also likely forfeit the balance. Another important difference between HSAs and FSAs — if you're self-employed, you won't be eligible for an FSA.
Employees can set aside up to $2,650 in 2018, and if you have a spouse with an FSA, he or she can contribute the same amount.
Figuring out what FSAs and HSAs cover can be complicated, so be sure to ask your human resources representative about anything you don't understand.
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Jaden Christopher Syre Smith is an American actor, rapper, and fashion designer. His first steps into the spotlight involved acting with his father, Will Smith. He expanded his resume in the 2010s by dipping into the alternative rap scene, delivering a handful of mixtapes in his Cool Tape series and making his full-length debut with Syre, which included the viral hit "Icon."
Born in Malibu, California to Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, the artist's earliest foray into the entertainment industry was in his father's 2006 film Pursuit of Happyness. He went on to co-star with Will Smith again for 2013's After Earth. Other notable movies in his repertoire include the remakes for The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Karate Kid with Jackie Chan. Following in his parents' footsteps, he also broke into the music world. First, in 2010, he appeared on Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never." Two years later, he would issue his debut mixtape, The Cool Cafe: Cool Tape, Vol. 1, which was inspired by Kid Cudi and Purity Ring. The atmospheric rap/R&B collection also featured appearances by OmArr, T-Coles, Josiah Bell, AcE, and Jaden's sister Willow. A sequel, CTV2, arrived in 2014 and featured the single "PCH." In 2016, in addition to starring on the series as Marcus "Dizzee" Kipling, Smith contributed a pair of tracks to the soundtrack of The Get Down. A pair of singles were issued in 2017, including the Cudi-esque "Watch Me" and the trap-rap "Batman." Those tracks would appear on his SYRE LP (Roc Nation), which featured guests like A$AP Rocky ("Breakfast") and Raury ("Falcon"). Their single "Icon" became a viral hit, peaking in the Top Three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. That year, he toured the U.S. with Blackbear and Fall Out Boy.
In 2018, he issued sophomore effort Syre: The Electric Album, which included the Lil Pump-indebted trap track "Ghost" with Christian Rich, and another installment in his Cool Tape series, The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story. ~ Neil Z. Yeung
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The PILON Secretariat's role includes providing an information and communications network for senior law officers of the Pacific, and acting as a focal point for liaison with regional and international organisations and law and justice groups. For these purposes the PILON Secretariat maintains this law and justice news page in the Pacific for the benefit of members and observers.
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PTET and Bank Al-Falah Sign Partnership for Pension Payment to PTCL Pensioners
Yesterday an important contract has been signed between the Pak telecom Employees Trust (PTET) and The the Bank Al-Falah Limited. Now PTCL pensioners will get their pensions from the Bank Al-Falah Private Limited.
At the present the total PTET Pensioners are almost 40000. Pensioners will be given special debit card. They will receive the pension through 10000 ATM machines.


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Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has poked fun at Paul Pogba following the France international's arrival at Manchester United.
Pogba's protracted move to Old Trafford from Juventus was finally completed on Tuesday, becoming the world's most expensive player in the process at an initial £89million.
United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 22 and Mikel is hoping to repeat a trick he performed on Pogba during the 2014 World Cup when Nigeria met France.
Mikel clearly enjoyed the moment but Pogba ended up having the last laugh on the day as his header set Les Bleus on their way to a 2-0 win in their round of 16 clash in Brasilia.
Pogba is suspended for United's Premier League opener at Bournemouth.
Welcome back to the @premierleague @paulpogba – looking forward to facing you again my friend #EPL pic.twitter.com/Rt0bFcgnFO
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After living in hell, finding peace of
mind and lasting happiness would be like
living in Heaven
Lynchburg, VA, October 25, 2010 - In
The Purple Light (Publish America),
Tony Taylor tells an all-too familiar
story of a young man who started out smoking
weed and then graduated to snorting cocaine
and becoming an addict. His is the story of
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and praying to God to help him change it
happened - Taylor saw the purple light that
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crown. In an instant, he was a changed man.
That was the night he saw Jesus and he was
shown how to wear the purple light whenever
he wants to give glory to Him.
Believing that people can be called at any
time, Taylor knows he has been called and
while he believes he is not at the level he
once was when he first met the glory he is
constantly working his way back up there –
one day at a time. He has written a
beautiful ballad called 'Wear the Truth'
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Volvo reported growth in all major sales regions in the first half of 2016. In Europe, sales rose by 10.3 percent to 138,851 cars as a result of strong performances in key markets such as Sweden, Germany, the UK and France. The XC60 was the best-sold Volvo model in the region, while the new XC90 also saw strong demand.
Volvo's resurgence in the United States also continued apace, as the company delivered close to 25 per cent more cars over the six-month period. As total sales for the period rose to 36,654 cars, demand for the new XC90 was the key growth driver and the SUV was the best-selling Volvo model in the US.
China was Volvo's largest single market in the first half with 40,688 cars sold, an increase of 6.3 per cent year-on-year, driven by growing demand for the new XC90 as well as the locally produced XC60 and S60L sedan.
In June, Volvo retail sales increased by 10.6 per cent overall compared to the same month in 2015 to a total of 51,431 cars. As such, it was the 13th consecutive month of global retail sales growth for Volvo. The US was the largest single market for the month, with 8,588 cars sold (+43.5 per cent), followed by China, Sweden, the UK and Germany.
Globally, the Volvo XC60 was the best-selling model in the first half of 2016 with 73,817 cars sold (H1 2015: 78,066), followed by the Volvo V40/V40 Cross Country with 48,670 sold cars (51,507). The new XC90 was third with 43,911 cars sold (6,719).


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Florence Nightingale, byname Lady with the Lamp, (born May 12, 1820, Florence [Italy]—died August 13, 1910, London, England), British nurse, statistician, and social reformer who was the foundational philosopher of modern nursing. Nightingale was put in charge of nursing British and allied soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War. She spent many hours in the wards, and her night rounds giving personal care to the wounded established her image as the "Lady with the Lamp."
"Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people." – W.H.O
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We spent the day enjoying the great food, visiting the cultural sites, shopping and people watching in Hoi An's Old Town. Such a beautiful place. Pictures do not do it justice.
The ochre coloured buildings were warmed by the sun. We relaxed with cups of delicious egg coffee.
Many locals had set tables as if for a meal in front of their shops and were burning fake money and papers for the gods. Some of the tables had full cooked chickens or parts of pigs on them.
Many women (mostly Asian) wore the beautiful Vietnamese traditional long dress with high slits up the sides and satiny pants underneath. Their delicate forms looked so elegant in them. I tried one on... was not an attractive look for me..(maybe 20 years ago it would have been).
Karaoke music was playing in a few places...many of the singers sounded like howling cats.
We attended a traditional music and dance performance; much more enjoyable than the Karaoke. Unfortunately I had four inconsiderate people ahead of me who kept their phones up above their heads for most of the show.
We continued to walk the streets of the old town. Some chickens were also enjoying the festivities; some looked to be shopping, some were begging and others just crossing the road.
We stopped to try some of Hoi An's fresh beer and white rice wine. The beer was good but the rice wine tasted like turpentine.
Excellent live music played at the Dublin Gate Bar. We ate nearby at Curry Hoi An on the second floor terrace. We watched the lanterns light up as the sky darkened. More and more boats glided in the lagoon and hundreds of candle lit lanterns were released into the river.
I purchased my paper lanterns from an old lady on the street. Her face glowed in the firelight. Most of the people selling these floating lanterns were elderly women.
We hired a lady in a boat with a fuschia lantern to row us around the river for 30 minutes. She tried rowing back after only 16 minutes and I pointed to the time on my cell phone...she got the hint but still returned 7 minutes early.
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Quasi-continuous-wave Operation
Definition: an operation mode of lasers (e.g. diode bars) where the pump power is switched on for short time intervals in order to limit thermal effects
German: Quasi-CW-Betrieb, quasi-kontinuierlicher Betrieb
Categories: lasers, light pulses
How to cite the article; suggest additional literature
Author: Dr. Rüdiger Paschotta
Quasi-continuous-wave (quasi-cw) operation of a laser means that its pump source is switched on only for certain time intervals, which are short enough to reduce thermal effects significantly, but still long enough that the laser process is close to its steady state, i.e. the laser is optically in the state of continuous-wave operation. The duty cycle (percentage of "on" time) may be, e.g., a few percent, thus strongly reducing the heating and all the related thermal effects, such as thermal lensing and damage through overheating. Therefore, quasi-cw operation allows the operation with higher output peak powers at the expense of a lower average power.
Pulsed operation with significantly shorter pumping times, where an optical steady state is not reached, is called gain switching.
Quasi-continuous-wave operation is most often used with diode bars and diode stacks. Such devices are sometimes even designed specifically for quasi-cw operation: their cooling arrangement is designed for a smaller heat load, and the emitters can be more closely packed in order to obtain a higher brightness and beam quality. Compared with ordinary continuous-wave operation, additional lifetime issues can result from quasi-cw operation, related e.g. to higher optical peak intensities or to frequent temperature changes.
Some doped-insulator solid-state lasers are also operated in quasi-cw operation. Such lasers are sometimes called heat capacity lasers.
|T. Dascalu et al., "100-W quasi-continuous-wave diode radially pumped microchip composite Yb:YAG laser", Opt. Lett. 27 (20), 1791 (2002), doi:10.1364/OL.27.001791
|C. Y. Li et al., "QCW diode-side-pumped Nd:YAG ceramic laser with 247 W output power at 1123 nm", Appl. Phys. B 103 (2), 285 (2010), doi:10.1007/s00340-010-4228-y
See also: continuous-wave operation, modes of laser operation, gain switching, diode bars, diode stacks
and other articles in the categories lasers, light pulses