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Join us at Bede Campus on October 5th between 4pm and 6.30pm to find out more about what's on offer at Sunderland College. If you're 16-19 you'll be able to find out about the A-level and vocational courses including apprenticeships on offer at Bede Campus. See how you can find your future at Sunderland College's Bede Campus by checking out the world class facilities, having a chat with your future lecturers and find out how one of the largest range of courses in the region can get you ready for your dream career. You'll also have the chance to take a look at our new state-of-the-art sports and Visual & Performing Arts buildings. Our on-campus Starbucks will also be open for anyone seeking refreshments!


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Genome-wide significant (GWS) associations in single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based tests (P < 5 x 10(-8)) were identified for SNPs in PFDN1/HBEGF, USP6NL/ECHDC3, and BZRAP1-AS1.
High PFDN1 expression is associated with lung cancer progression.
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I don't use Sublime Text everyday to code but I've been working with the Sublime Text 3 beta more and more. Specifically I love the find and replace multiple feature. It's a real timesaver especially when I'm editing the same file with basically the same content that needs to be changed multiple times within each […]
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In some of my past blog posts I discussed the significant value a good reputation has by example of Switzerland's repute as a high-quality producer of products and services. I showed that there is concrete evidence that a good reputation and the trust that it engenders in potential customers is not only an exercise for "doing good for goodness sake", but also translates into hard cash and profits (see my recent blog entry on "Dismantling of a Swiss Holy Cow" ). Many corporations, due either to considerable competitive pressure or simply due to the myopic imperative of maximizing profitability, take short-cuts or systematically exploit the vulnerable. So it seems to be the case with Zara, the fashion house of the Inditex Group.
When I first read about the story of Inditex' success, I was struck by its ingenious business model of just-in-time fashion delivery and a no-advertisement strategy. I also was touched by how the business was started from nothing by Amancio Ortega, a shop hand at a small shirt maker, and Rosalia Mera, a seamstress, in a remote part of Spain called A Coruña. Hard work and a shrewd business sense built one of the biggest clothing conglomerates in the world and Ortega was ranked as the third richest person in the world in 2013 by Forbes Magazine. Now, a wealth created out of nothing demands respect – provided it was created by virtue of ingenuity and hard work. If, however, this wealth was created on the backs of the vulnerable, it justifiably vaporizes and a foul after-taste takes its place.
Is the latter the case with Zara? I do not know, the jury is still out. Nevertheless, walking a few days ago along the pricey "Bahnhofstrasse" in Zurich, a verdant avenue filled with high-end retailers, I was struck by the construction site for a new Zara department store, surrounded by a number of UNIA (a Swiss labor union) members handing out flyers. Engaged into a conversation, I was explained that workers were working up to 15 hours per day, but paid for only 8, and that at significantly less than industry standard – and in Switzerland legal – wages (between 900 and 2000 Euro vs. 4,500 Euros). These then are, for Swiss standards, dumping salaries, practically (but not legally) possible due to the (still) open borders of Switzerland (see the last blog post on the vote on mass immigration) for workers from the EU. But even if one were to argue that these workers from Spain ought not to have to be paid the high Swiss salaries, it sheds a dubious light on Inditex' business practices when Spanish workers explained that they were instructed in Spain to say that they get paid regular Swiss wages upon arrival in Switzerland, when in fact they were not. Such instructions to obfuscate the truth are not exactly conducive for trust that Zara is a company that strives for transparency, integrity and a favorable image.
I have since written to Inditex asking them to explain their behavior, lest I (or I should say, my teenage daughter) will boycott any further purchases from their stores. Moreover, I asked them to send me a list of action items so as to remedy these dubious business practices (provided they are indeed true). I will keep you posted pertaining their reply, so check back here. Better yet, however, write to them yourself and demand a response. It is a very easy gesture of citizen-activism in view of greater transparency and a more humane world. You can do so directly here: http://www.zara.com/ch/en/contact-us-c11113.html
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For this recipe for preserved lemons, you will need lemons that are nice and soft. If you have not picked them off your own tree then remember to scrub the wax off the lemons! Preserved lemons are a staple ingredient in Moroccan food, but you are not limited to using them only in your tagine. They can be used in a variety of dishes, and your imagination is your only boundary. I make sure that when the lemon tree is being generous I bottle as many as I can. Many North African dishes contain preserved lemons but their use is not limited to this cuisine.
Preserved Lemons
- 6 lemons
- 5 tablespoons coarse salt
- optional extras: paprika black peppercorns, vanilla
- cut 5 lemons from the stem end into quarters almost to the base
- insert 1 tablespoon rock salt into each lemon and close it up
- place the lemons into a wide mouthed sterilized glass jar
- cut the last lemon in half and add the juice to the jar and then top with boiling water
- add any or all or none of your optional ingredients!
- wash the peel of one half and place on top of the lemons you are preserving
- seal and store in a cool dark place for 4 weeks - for the first week you must gently shake the jar once a day
- when you open the jar for the first time discard the lemon peel
- keeps for 6 months - refrigerate once opened
how to use in your cooking:
- remove a lemon from the jar with a fork
- separate the lemon into quarters and rinse under cold running water
- remove and discard the pulp - it has a bitter taste so if you do want to use it, use sparingly
- rinse the rind, pat dry and slice finely
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I remember when I first heard Tupac Shakur on the radio, I immediately wanted to know more about this brilliant soul.
That was back in the early 90's, and today I still love his music, films, and poetry. I was blessed to have watched his career spiral into greatness and was sad when he was killed. He was shot on my birthday in 1996 (September 7) and died a few days later. I will never forget him.
I wanted to share his work with you today. I hope it touches you just like it touched me again and again. View the image to the right in silence (the poem is at the bottom of the image), let it enter in your psyche and breathe. Asè.
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The Internet has today become more indispensable than any other technology products in the computer world. The internet users are on the rise world over. As a developing country occupying an important position in the BPO segment, India has built up great state of the art infrastructures like Communications, Internet and development centers. Internet is the backbone of the IT industry and the outsourcing domain. As recently as 2003, India was struggling with the dial-up internet services, offering poor reliability for exchange of multimedia content and vital data. Apart from the cost of the services, customers often found themselves at the wrong end of the stick, facing connectivity problems and slow connections.
The Broadband arrived with a bang around the year 2006. Along with the state-run BSNL, many private players like AirTel, TataIndicom, Reliance and many more, arrived on the scene. Competition , tough one at that, led to charges hitting rockbottom and facilities provided going up day by day. Today an average Broadband internet connection with speeds exceeding 2mbps, is available at a price of around Rs.900/pm(Around 25 US$ ) with unlimited downloads. The reliability of the internet has doubled and the speed of audio/video downloads exceed 1500kbps for an average domestic user. Streaming videos have become a reality. People are watching TV programs over the net and watching cricket matches on the net have become fashionable.
Gone are the days of the painfully slow internet connections. Today because of the Broadband and Wi-Fi revolution, many of the educational institutions have opted for online admission tests, resulting in quicker admission processes. Online shopping and bill payment customers have more than doubled and increasing number of netizens are joining in. The culture of netbanking is spreading slowly and the security concerns connected with netbanking are being resolved to the satisfaction of the internet-banking users.
The rise of the Broadband Internet Connectivity has generated renewed vigor and enthusiasm amongst the knowledge-seekers in that today the Internet in Indiat provides huge business opportuniities. Online marketing and online businesses are on the increase. India too have joined the rest of the world in promoting Internet-related businesses in a big way.
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Sitting with Dinosaurs is a live show that the Simpsons watched. It's about dinosaurs and their extinction. The show also scared many peoples except the Simpsons and others who are not scared.
The Simpsons watch this show in The Book Job.
Dinosaurs and other animals
- Allosaurus
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- Tyrannosaurus
- Sitting with Dinosaurs is a parody of Walking with Dinosaurs.
- The Simpsons run past a coffee room where the dinosaurs are smoking. This is an homage to Gary Larson's comic "The real reason why dinosaurs went extinct"
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Becci grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, showing and raising cattle on the family farm. She got her first taste of cars as a child going to Manzanita Speedway with her dad and older brother. Becci enjoys working at Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair because it's just like family and it's a fun atmosphere to work in.
In her spare time, Becci likes to spend time with her family, take road trips, listen to music, and meet new people.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation?
A: The Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable organization of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers organized for the purpose of furthering the Academy's charitable and educational purposes.
Q: What is the mission of the AAML Foundation?
A: Protection of families and children affected by the break-up of the family unit.
Q: What does the AAMLF Foundation do?
A: The Foundation provides financial assistance through grants to organizations that: (1) support children in custody and dependency cases; (2) support programs in schools, courts, and organizations that help children cope with the stresses of divorce; (3) teach effective co-parenting; (4) provide counseling to children experiencing domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse or mental illness; (5) support programs that promote relationship enrichment programs to help prevent the break-up of families; (6) provide education to judges, attorneys and allied professions and the public about the protection of children in the legal process; (7) promote research and education about family law issues; (8) provide education to judges and attorneys about appropriate professional responsibility standards for the practice of family law.
Q: Where is the AAML Foundation located?
A: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation
150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite #1420
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 263-6477
Q: How does the AAML Foundation get funding to make grants?
A: The Foundation obtains funding to make grants through the generous donations of Academy members (divorce lawyers), family, friends and through our affiliated forensic and valuation professional partners. The Foundation receives donations from members through its Billable Hour Campaign, Lifetime Membership donations, and a silent auction held every year at the Academy's annual meeting in Chicago during the first week of November.
Q. How does the AAML Foundation choose grant recipients?
A. The Board of Directors of the Foundation through a Grants Committee reviews applications that meet the requirements of the Funding Policies and of applications who meet the Applicant Eligibility Requirements as posted on this website under the Grant Application tab.
Q. How long does the application process take?
A. Applications are due by May 15th of each year, are reviewed shortly thereafter and funds are disbursed in October of each year.
Q. What is not funded by the AAML Foundation?
A. For a full list, see the Grant Application. In general, grants will not be distributed to political or religious organizations, private law firms, endowment or scholarship funds, or organizations primarily funded by Legal Services Corporation. The Foundation gives priority to grants using funding within the 12 month period and requested funding does not exceed $5,000.
Q: How can I donate to the AAML Foundation?
A: Go to the Donate Now button on the Home Page.
Q. Can I become a member of the AAML Foundation?
A. Membership in the Foundation is limited to membership in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers or the Forensic and Business Valuation Division.
Q. Can I or my firm sponsor an AAML Foundation event?
A. Yes. Please contact Kimberley Scott, Foundation Administrator at (312) 263-6477. You will normally receive appropriate acknowledgement in programs and signage at the event.
Q: Where does the money go when a donation is received?
A: Donations are held in prudently invested accounts. The Foundation's goal is to increase its income-producing assets in order to increase the number of grants the Foundation can make to worthy organizations.


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Lion Dream Interpretation
To see a lion in your dream symbolizes great strength, courage, aggression and power. Seeing the lion represents dignity, royalty, leadership, pride, and domination. Dreaming about lions represents the role of power in your daily life such as love life, job, and social life. You may have been coming into new leadership roles such as starting a family, or getting a job promotions. Being the king of the jungle, dreaming about lions in general may also me that you are proud of your possessions or the work that you have accomplished.
Lion Dream Meaning
Dream About Being a Lion
By dreaming that you are a lion yourself, it may be a sign that you are putting too much personal power and dominance in your personal and social life. You have the need to control others and be in charge constantly.
However, if you are experiencing some hard times and defining your own personal issues, dreaming about being a lion means that you will overcome your emotional difficulties.
You also need to exercise some restraint in your own personal and social life. Alternatively, a lion represents your need for control over others. You have to be in charge.
If the dream is simply about riding a lion and you are enjoying it, it signifies that you are happy and content with your freedom.
For the lion roars within your dream, it means a display of power or territory. You need to be more clear about your boundaries and your responsibilities.
Dream About Lion Attacking
To dream that you are attacked by a lion suggests that a force may be driving you to self-destruction. You need to overcome these challenges and obstacles. It could also mean that your sense of power and leadership is hurting the people around you.
When a giant lion is eating you whole in your dream, it may mean that you will have string of unlucky endeavors when you take in unnecessary risks. Refrain from risky activities such as gambling or overplaying lottery.
For the lion biting dreams, you will have to interpret the dream based on the body parts that are actually bitten. Consider look and match with the general body dream interpretation and make your assessment. For example, if the lion is biting you in the leg, it may mean that you or someone close to you's use of power is tipping your balance of life. It could be a boss asking you to work overtime frequently which tip your general work/life balance.
If a lion is hunting you down and chasing you, or if you are surrounded by lions, while you feel helplessness. The situation may represents a single or few powerful figures in your life are exploiting you. It may be that your boss is abusing his or her power with their positions. When the lion chasing is an lioness, it signifies that your spouse or girlfriend is placing unwanted attention and dominance which is suffocating you.
For the dream with the lion either guarding you or protecting you, it may mean that you have a powerful protective force watching over you. It could be a fatherly figure watching over your life. However, if you feel afraid and fearful within the dream, it signifies that you are not happy with the dominance that the figure is exerting.
When you escape from the lion attacks or chases in your dream, means that you will avoid the danger in reality.
Dream About Captive Lions
The dreams about a domestic or caged lion, such as in a zoo or even in your own house. Or you could actually have a lion pet in your dream, means that you have a tamed sense of power in your daily life. Try to see if the lions or the pride is acting normally or "lazy" inside the dream. If they are active and about, it means that you have controlled your leadership well.
However, if the lions seem dead and boring, it may be time for you to assert more power in the daily life. Take leadership and make things happen for everyone around you.
If you are feeding the hungry lions, signifies that you need to cherish and grow your pride. Your inner lions may be hungry and needs more.
Dream About Different Lion Types
Black Lion
To see a black lion in your dream represents a negative force. You or someone else is using their position of power to do harm.
White Lion
To see a white lion in your dream highlights your majestic power. A white lion may also indicate sudden awareness of the power you hold.
Golden Lion
A golden lion represents the royalty, the king of kings, expect great power to be bestowed upon you. You may be given ultimate leadership roles in your work where you manage other managers.
Red Lion
The multiplicity of human nature and the eternal aspiration to reach enlightenment.
Green Lion
The basic starting point of life transformation.
Male Lion
You have a strong persona that can help you achieve your goals with a bit of aggressiveness.
Lioness Female Lion
To see a lioness in your dream represents your maternal instincts. You will go to great lengths to protect your interests. Alternatively, a lioness symbolizes hope, victory, tenacity and stamina.
Lion Cub or Young Baby Lion
To have a dream about lion cubs means that you may meet a new friend.
Friendly Lion
Signifies that you are in peace or good relationship with powerful people, especially if the lion is licking you.
Winged or Flying Lion
A flying lion with wings is symbolic of gold and profitable alchemy. Expect good fortunes and achieve your material or spiritual goals.
Sleeping Lion
The urge to be in control is hidden within you.
Talking Lion
Pay close attention to the message being said the lion. It is your inner pride talking to you.
Lion King
If your dream is about lion king the move, and you have not watched the movie recently. Refer to some of the stories themes that you may feel connected to. Perhaps you are going after your long lost rights as a power symbol.
Dream About Hunting or Eating Lion
Hunting for a lion in your dream means that you are chasing for leadership roles, have you been trying hard to get that promotion at your job in your company?
Eating a lion in general means that you will achieve more power or responsibility in the near future. Dreaming about eating a lioness means that one may become wealthy.
Dream about fighting a lion means that you are fighting internally with the responsibilities that you have to take. You should gather your courage and prepare for the upcoming battles.
Killing a lion yourself in a dream can be negative, take note of your emotions when you are killing a lion. Were you in a middle of a adrenaline hunt, or did you have to kill the lion because the lion was hurt. The killing of a lion signifies some types of loss.
Dream About a Dead Lion
Dreaming of a dead lion corpse refers to losing the power status either at home or work.
If the lion is dying in the dream, your loss of power is gradual.
When the dream contains a decorative lion head that you have obtained from your previous hunts, it may show that you have given up the power that you once had. Perhaps you are retiring or giving more responsibilities away which you once had. Now what you have done is only a trophy or a glorious memory.
Dream About Lion Tamer
To see or dream that you are a lion tamer suggests that you are able to keep your aggression and strength in check.


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Vehicle fires, full and partial body burns, fireballs, sustained fires, all with safety paramount, we'll often use some CGI (Um, Coal/Grate Interface…)
Rain, rain go away? Often that isn't what you want to say.
Rainstorm, drizzle, shower, misty atmosphere, torrent, flood, monsoon deluge or shooting in the rain when, alas, it brightens up…
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Yamaha Live Sound Packages
Another question that comes to mind is "why packages?" Why not just buy a sound system piece-by-piece? The answer is simple: it's easier. Not only on your time, but also on your pocketbook. The Yamaha live sound packages in this section have done all the legwork for you already. No need to pick and choose, no wondering how well two components will work together. All of the parts in each package have already been carefully matched to create a rock-solid system, so you'll spend less time dealing with the hassle of shopping.
There are a few things to consider when you're deciding on a live sound package. For starters, do you need a complete kit or just the basics? The Yamaha SM12V / P3500 S Speaker & Amp Package, for instance, is the perfect barebones starter set if you're looking for a high-end system but you'd like to provide the mixer and microphones yourself. On the other hand, if you're starting from scratch and you want a complete sound system with absolutely everything, take a look at something like the Yamaha EMX512 SC / S115V PA Package with Monitors. This is a big, well-rounded kit that includes two PA speakers, two stage monitors, a powered mixer and four microphones, along with the cables to get it all hooked up. There's simply no faster way to build a PA system from the ground up than with such an all-inclusive bundle.
For as long as they've been in business, Yamaha has been the sort of company that can let its reputation stand for itself. Growing into the biggest music gear manufacturer on the planet didn't change that, and you can still count on Yamaha live sound packages to perform at the level your shows deserve. Whether you're replacing an aging setup or putting together a brand-new kit, these bundles are the perfect choices for doing it all at once.


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Chinioti Wooden Furniture
Man always wants to live in luxury and comfort and perhaps that's why everyday we hear about new and latest inventions that can offer tranquility and pleasure to human. One such innovation is wooden furniture. Figuring out where our affection with all wooden things comes from is crucial for understanding human nature and aesthetics. Since the time immemorial, man started exploiting timber as a major raw material for various freight, vessels, furniture and encompassing dwellings.
English, French, German and American craftsmen all created highly itemized, elegantly-crafted wooden chairs that flaunted the knots, grains and designs of exotic woods, all secured under layers of polish.
When it comes to buy unique and premium quality furniture, the first name that comes in mind is Chiniot, a city in Punjab, Pakistan. Chiniot is the furniture hub of Pakistan and the furniture pieces produced there are exported across the globe. Chinioti artisans have intuitive good taste and they've achieved a distinct excellence in woodwork.
Besides main furniture pieces, Chiniot-based small handicrafts as well as the master pieces of craftsmen are also equally famous among the furniture buyers and collectors.
Chiniot offers a variety of furniture created by a verity of woods. The most important type of woodwork, which particularly belongs to Chiniot, is "Carving". It's a cutting style work; the piece of particular wood makes a design which shapes similar to a paper cut that's carving.
The main wood used to make the furniture is SHEESHAM, and its permanence is just matchless. The major furniture pieces include:
· Bed set
· Sofa Set,
· Dinning set
· Jharoka (console)
· Dinning cupboard
· Handicrafts
The main style of Chiniot furniture is "Victoria" and it's counted in antique these days.
You can see the master pieces of woodwork on all furniture showrooms where even chairs are not just chairs but the reflection of handiworks with ease and comfort of artistic sense.
Down to the increasing demand of Chiniot wooden furniture, the prices of raw materials used in furniture making such as chipboard, foam, timber, color paints, hard ware and polish chemical materials have increased.
Among the major customers of Chiniot wooden furniture are the United States of America, United Kingdom, Sri Lanka and Gulf states like the Saudi Arabia, Kuait, United Arab Emirates and Oman.


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Posting ID : A1068545303
Date Posted : 2015-08-19
Category : Pets
My name is Rouge and I love everybody I meet! I'll sit up and beg for your attention with both paws. I really love kids, and even like cats!
I'm looking for my forever home after my previous mom had to give me up when she became homeless and couldn't take me to the shelter.
I won't potty in the house and I will let you know when I have to go outside. I would love to have a big yard! I'm a really good girl and don't stray far. Even when somebody left the gate open I stayed on the porch and waited patiently for the humans to return.
My ideal family would be loving and fun. Whether your'e a couch potato or very active I'm up for either. I love to snuggle up with you on the couch. But I also enjoy fun hikes, water sports, and of course jogging!
If you think you can love me as much as I already love you contact us today!


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anyone explain this? just another indication that yalls dns servers are infected.
Could be any one of the hops your connection takes to get to wherever you wanted to go online. Your request doe NOT simply go you- Exede-destination. There can be 30 or more servers between you and your destination, that's why a good AV is essential.
Potentially is the key word here. You need to look at and interpret the firewall log(s) of the product you're using (but appears to be McAffee) to determine that - nothing to do with DNS IMHO. The firewall logs should identify the source and destination.
Hi Josh, I'm sorry you received err or 20063 but this is not related to our DSN servers as Old Labs mentioned. It may be caused by the program you were running. If you would like to do some troubleshooting, please contact our technical support team by calling 855-463-9333. Exede Diana
thanks bev,old labs and exede Diana , yea it is mcafee live safe that reported it, I also been getting a good bit of redirects from time to time to maliclious pages but it blocks it. the pc itself is clean, I did use another laptop and it also blocks alot of incomeing connections in the same manner. I believe if it was a program it would be outgoing and incomeing on the connection. seems to be strictly incoming connection , for now I just killed all unneeded processes and uninstalled everything that I do not need or use.


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Broccoli & Rice Casserole
- This Broccoli & Rice Casserole recipe makes for an easy treat that is both tasty and satisfying.
- 1 Pack of Frozen Broccoli (cut)
- 1 Large Jar of Cheeze Wiz
- 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 Large Bags Rice (Boil in Bag)
- 2 Cups of Bread Crumbs
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the Rice and Broccoli as instructed on the original packages. Drain the Broccoli. Put the Rice and Broccoli in a large Casserole dish.
- In a seperate bow, mix the Cream of Chicken soup and Cheeze Wiz together to blend it well.
- Then add the blended Cream of Chicken soup and Cheeze Wiz to the Casserole dish and blend it in with the Rice and Broccoli. Make sure to blend it well.
- Place the casserole dish in the oven on 350 degrees for approx 15 minutes.
- Remove Casserole dish from oven, be careful as it is hot. Add the Bread Crumbs to the top of Casserole and then put back in the oven for additional 15 minutes or until Bread Crumbs have become slightly brown.
- Remove Casserole from oven and set aside to let it cool for approx 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
- Everytime I make this dish, everyone loves it. I hope you enjoy it as well.
- Note:
- You can also add prepared chicken to this dish, but you will need to add an additional can of Cream of Chicken soup so that it will not come out dry.
- Jennifer Blackwell
- 5/16/09
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MAIN INGREDIENT Rice/Grain
TYPE OF DISH Casserole
COOKING METHOD Oven
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Student Assistance Program (SAP) / Substance Abuse
WVU's Student Assistance Program offers an array of services for students with alcohol or other drug concerns, including individual assessment, individual and group counseling, and educational activities. Students interested in receiving alcohol or other drug counseling may contact the Carruth Center (304-293-4431) to schedule an appointment. Self-referrals are welcomed. Students who seek SAP services are required to participate in an intake/evaluation by the SAP staff.
Student Assistance Program Staff
Missy Pforr, MSW
Program Coordinator and Counselor


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ReBioStent project meeting in Turin, October 2014
ReBioStent consortium met for the 4th project plenary meeting in Turin, Italy, on the 15th to 16th October 2014, at Politecnico di Torino's premises. In addition to the project participants, also the Project Technical Advisor Dr. Wilhelm Engström attended the meeting. The agenda was mainly status and planning of the running Work Packages. The project is progressing well.


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USA medalist John-Henry Krueger's biggest night through his parents' eyes at the 2018 Winter Olympics
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Heidi Krueger stepped out of the small studio flat an hour outside Pyeongchang that she and husband Bryan rented in order to watch their son, John-Henry, at the Winter Olympics.
"(Nerves) don't start to gnaw at me until they get to the line," she said, after hugging visitors from USA TODAY Sports and offering a warm smile. "Then I am like, run little bunny, run. For now, I am calm."
Four hours later, she was anything but. John-Henry Krueger produced the skating night of his life at the Gangneung Ice Arena to clinch silver in the 1,000 meters in short-track speedskating for the USA's only medal of Day 8.
As her 22-year-old son crossed the line, Heidi was waving a Pittsburgh Steelers "Terrible Towel" and yelling at the top of her voice. Bryan, who all afternoon admitted to being a nervous wreck, climbed his way over to her and the pair exchanged the kind of hug that spoke to a decade and more of parental love and dedication to a sport that doesn't get the attention it deserves. Beneath them, John-Henry was preparing to make the happiest two steps of his life.
"Oh my God," she gasped, "they're going to put my son on a podium."
"John-Henry is a great kid who deserves everything that comes his way," Bryan Krueger said, as myself and USA TODAY Sports social media editor Alex Ptachick joined him and his wife in a taxi Saturday afternoon. "It has not been easy, financially and emotionally, but it has been worth every moment to let him chase his dream."
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Saturday night was a dream for the Kruegers, a beautiful, wonderful, magical dream. Two years ago, they sent their son off overseas, first to South Korea and then the Netherlands because they believed it was the best place for him to train and develop. Another son, Cole, moved to Hungary for the same reason.
Bryan gets so worried during races he hadn't watched John-Henry compete in two years. "Because he gets a lot more stressed out than my mom," John-Henry said.
For the Olympics, though, he just couldn't miss it.
The payoff came amid an extraordinary night of racing. Krueger got bumped in his quarterfinal and placed fourth, with the top two due to advance. But he got reinstated and put through to the semis because of the infraction, then led the semifinal for virtually the entire race.
The final was pure drama.
Krueger was unable to get into the lead immediately as he had in other races, but he worked his way around to the front. He was matched there by eventual winner Samuel Girard, who proved ultimately too strong. Behind Krueger a high-speed crash took out the rest of the field and left him needing only to get around another lap and a half for second place.
"It is definitely not a bad thought to have on the last lap, knowing I had second," John-Henry said. "I just wanted to stay on my feet. There were so many thoughts rushing through my head."
Every parent should get to experience a night like the Kruegers had here, although, of course, that's not how it works. And every journalist should have the privilege of seeing the process up close for a brief snapshot in time.
Early in the Olympics I reached an agreement with Heidi Krueger, who has become a good friend, to shadow her and Bryan from their temporary lodging in the city of Yangyang, an hour from the speedskating venue, on the night of the 1000. Not wanting to tempt fate — John-Henry is deeply superstitious — she put the plans on hold until he qualified for the quarterfinals four days earlier.
The Kruegers are comfortable financially, Bryan is a corporate accountant and Heidi a figure skating coach, from the South Hills of Pittsburgh. But speedskating is a prohibitively costly sport with a set of blades running to more than $2,000. The world championships are coming up, John-Henry's Dutch training will continue, and the cost of hotels near Pyeongchang for 17 days were simply too expensive. A small but comfortable Airbnb did the trick, meaning buses and trains and, this time, a ride with a couple of journalists, are par for the course.
"When you love your children you will do anything for them," Heidi said, packing that Steelers towel that she'd later wave and cry into. "He has worked so hard and sacrificed so much. We are not here to sightsee, this is a business trip for JH, and it is for us too."
On the journey, Ptachick posted a photo of Heidi and Bryan on the USA TODAY Sports Instagram page. John-Henry was relaxed enough to be checking social media in the quiet afternoon hours, and responded.
"Wow, thank you so much for the shout out," he wrote. "I really appreciate it."
"Get focused for tonight," came the response, on orders from Heidi and Bryan. "They send their love."
Four years ago, just before Olympic trials, John-Henry contracted swine flu and was left retching into a toilet the night before he tried to compete. Here in South Korea, he got a terrible call in the 1,500 while skating brilliantly and was controversially disqualified. The relay was not in good enough form to progress. This night, though, things went right.
The sacrifices for the Kruegers have been great. Camping out to save on hotels as teenager. Sleeping in the car on the way back from four-hour drives to Washington, D.C., for training. In December, the Kruegers packed John-Henry off on a flight to the Netherlands on Christmas Day as the cost was cheaper.
"It brought us together," Bryan said. "It is a challenge but you find a way to make it work."
The Kruegers made it work alright. All of them, John-Henry on the track, his parents with their support and brother Cole, too, messaging and celebrating from Budapest.
Within an hour of the final John-Henry was doing the rounds of television and media conferences, handling himself with the kind of composure that he showed on the ice.
Heidi and Bryan were on the 10.50 p.m. bus, the first of two they'd take back to their accommodations.
It made for a long night, but oh, what a night.
USA TODAY Sports social media editor Alex Ptachick and video journalist Jarrad Henderson contributed to this report.


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Whale Watching in Hermanus
Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of South Africa. By Land - By Boat - By Air
Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of South Africa. By Land - By Boat - By Air
The Old Harbour Open-Air Museum is a provincial heritage site. It is unique in that apparently it is one of only two fishing harbours in the world that has been conserved in tact.
meanders for almost 11 kilometres along the coast from the New Harbour in the west to the estuary at the mouth of the Klein River in the east.
Google unveiled a new Gmail design this week, overhauling its free email service with new features and a fresh look. Beyond the new design, smart replies, and email snooze features that regular Gmail users will enjoy, Google is adding in some smart business-focused features designed to improve productivity, security, and manage the sharing of emails.
According to a press release from Google, the newest version of Gmail features improvements aimed at three categories:
Two of the highlights of the newest version includes:
Head over to your Gmail account on the web, click the gear icon on the top-right of their Gmail page, and selecting "Try the new Gmail".
The update also brings several security features like confidential mode, which allows you to add two-factor authentication and/or set expiration dates for individual emails. Phishing alerts are also now highlighted in a much clearer way, with bold red boxes that are harder to overlook. There's also a new Tasks integration to make your to-do lists easier to manage alongside your emails.
The company said its recently-introduced protections in Gmail have helped block 99.9% of business email compromise threats, and the new Gmail has added to this with a "confidential mode".
This lets users protect sensitive content in emails by creating expiration dates, revoking sent messages, and adding additional authentication via text message to view an email.
Above Image: Old G-mail "look"
Above Image: New G-Mail "look"
The new Gmail features (in the image below) a taskbar on the top-right by default, which hosts Keep for notes, Tasks – which lets you create tasks – and Calendar.
There is also an option to get more add-ons, with a link to the G Suite Marketplace.
Google - With new security and intelligent features, the new Gmail means business
MyBroadband - New Gmail vs Old Gmail – And how you can upgrade
in and around Hermanus
With countless Southern Right Whales gathering along the Whale coast every year to mate and to calve
One for the Bucket list
Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark! Gansbaai also known as Shark Alley…
4 x Wine Routes
Hermanus is surrounded by 4 Wine routes, the Hermanus - (Hemel-and-Aarde); Stanford -, Elim - and Botriver Wine Route
in the Cape whale Coast
Hermanus is a spectacular seaside town with winding cliff paths, sloping green mountains, and deep blue waters.


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Experience our passion for seasonal and local ingredients, diverse selection and innovative flavors. Wild caught salmon, antibiotic and pesticide free poultry, local produce whenever possible.
Seared halloumi cheese, grilled artichoke and eggplant with fresno pesto, garnished with toased pine nuts
Heirloom tomatoes, imported buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil dressed with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze on a bed of arugula
Italian breaded rice balls stuffed with grass-fed angus beef, peas, carrots, and tomato, fried to perfection
Fried roman artichokes, fresnos & jalapenos tossed with fresh basil in a white wine sauce
Grilled Michigan sausage links over butter sage polenta, with roasted peppers & chilies in a light tomato sauce
Tossed with toasted ciabatta bread & almonds, served in a tomato broth
Wild-caught calamari sauteed with Hungarian hot peppers & capers in a white wine sauce (also available fried)
Chickpea spread with roasted grape tomatoes, house pesto and shredded parmigiano, served with crustini
Prosciutto, wild boar salami, Grana Padano, mixed olives and heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil, balsamic reduction and wild garlic sea salt flakes, served with crostini
Fried Hungarian hot peppers, roasted portobello mushroom, asparagus, artichoke, shallots, braised beets and chickpea spread, served with crostini
Sun-dried tomato crostini with goat cheese, fig spread, prosciutto and arugula
Fried fingerling potatoes tossed w/ pancetta, parmigiano & parsley in a truffle sage butter sauce
A blend of roasted beef tips, wild mushrooms and Hungarian peppers over polenta with a spicy Porcini mushroom demi glace
Sauteed shrimp with spinach, heirloom tomato, garlic, butter and white wine
Tomatoes, cucumbers, & red onion with house-made balsamic vinaigrette
Romaine lettuce tossed with shredded parmigiano, house-made croutons & Caesar dressing
(Add White or Black Anchovies $4)
Braised beets with fennel, wild arugula, fresh blueberries, fresh goat cheese and mustard onions, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette, garnished with sliced almonds
Mixed greens, salami, mortadella, capicola, fontinella cheese, pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, cipollini onions, olives & artichokes with a red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Mixed greens, house walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, apples, dried cranberries & balsamic vinaigrette
Coleman® Chicken5
Piedmontese Beef Filet9
Wild-caught Calamari5
Wild-caught Salmon 10
Frutti di Mare6
(All burgers served with our homemade sweet potato chips)
Upgrade your spuds to our Smashed Fingerling Potatoes for $4
1/2 lb grass-fed beef burger with fontina cheese, caramelized onions, heirloom tomato, wild arugula, and our sundried tomato spread on a brioche bun
Everything you love about the NICO burger, with portobello mushroom replacing the beef patty
Wild-caught salmon filet served with wild arugula, roasted tomato, red onion, and dill sauce on a brioche bun
(Served with choice of soup, house or Caesar salad)
Chef's choice of risotto, ask your server for details
Three 3oz grilled medallions with a Porcini demi glace, over risotto tossed with wild mushrooms, asparagus and black truffle shavings
Pan-seared 8-10oz whitefish filet, topped with a cipollini onions, tomato and caper sauce, served over a stuffed zucchini boat
"Never Ever" Coleman Chicken Breast19
Provimi Veal21
Layered with prosciutto, fresh sage and fontina cheese in a garlic white wine sauce, served over roasted fingerling potatoes, artichokes, shiitake mushrooms and shallots
Roasted layers of sweet potato, yellow squash, zucchini, beets and heirloom tomatoes, baked with parmigiano cheese and cream, served with marinara sauce
Lightly breaded Chicken Breast16
Provimi Veal19
(Served with a side of spaghetti marinara)
(Served with choice of soup, house or caesar salad)
Homestyle linquine pasta tossed with shrimp, octopus, scallops, mussels, clams & calamari (choice of Marinara Sauce or Aglio é Oglio)
Homestyle wide pasta tossed with slow braised wild boar ragu, tossed with Pecorino cheese
Tossed with roasted Brussels sprouts, walnuts and dried cranberries in a gorgonzola cream sauce
Little ear shaped pasta tossed with crumbled house sausage, roasted cauliflower and sweet peas in a blush sauce, dusted with Italian breadcrumbs
Hand-rolled pasta tossed with sautéed seasonal vegetables (choice of basil pesto sauce or spicy fresno pesto sauce)
Asiago stuffed pasta with roasted tomatoes and asparagus, tossed in garlic cream sauce
Baby clams tossed with homestyle linguine (choice of Marinara Sauce or Aglio é Oglio)
Hollowed-out spaghetti tossed with pancetta, sauteed onions, egg & pecorino cheese
Pasta sheets layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano & hardboiled egg
Homestyle pasta tossed with marinara sauce with our signature pork, veal and beef meatballs
House made potato, ricotta and parmigiano dumplings, tossed with wild mushrooms and pecorino cheese in a brown butter sage cream sauce
Coleman® Chicken5
House Sausage4
Scallop Pieces6
Wild-caught Salmon10
Note: All poultry is free of antibiotics, preservatives and added hormones. Beef is grass-fed and locally sourced. Pork is sourced from local Michigan farms. Fish (when noted) is wild-caught, sourced from sustainable domestic fisheries whenever possible
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.


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Nearly 60 years of history had to start somewhere.
Your part in our history can begin today.
Before there was a PUI Audio, there was Projects Unlimited Inc. And before that, back in 1940, there was Wyse labs, leasing a small space in downtown Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. We manufactured scale model aircraft, equipment, instruments, and more. By World War II, Wyse Laboratories expanded our operations and increased staff to 150 people. After the war, our company changed directions, entering commercial manufacturing, including developing and manufacturing the standout Wyse-Cycle, a small 4-cycle engine-powered motorbike. By 1947, Wyse Laboratories was succeeded by GADGETS, INC. and we began directing our energies towards fulfilling military spare parts requirements.
In 1951, as volumes increased and military electronics became more complex, Projects Unlimited was born. We became actively engaged in manufacturing new equipment in many fields and maintaining quality spare parts. Even then, PUI was on the cutting edge of other technologies, including introducing the world's first digital depth sounder.
In 1972, Projects Unlimited moved into a new 28,000 square foot facility, which was soon expanded to 38,000 square feet. Our enhanced engineering capabilities allowed us to enter into producing relays, cables, harnesses, and test equipment. Work on military cables led to joint development with McDonnell Douglas's Sparrow Missile motor fire cable for the F-4, F-15, and F-18 aircraft. Additional development work with many aerospace customers helped solidify our growing reputation as a provider of highly reliable products for aircraft and missile systems.
1972 was also the year Projects Unlimited entered the field of solid-state buzzers. Rapid growth of a product line of telephone test sets led to the introduction of a new term in the industry, the audio indicator, differentiating solid state products from older, less reliable mechanical buzzers. In 1974, we introduced the Dip Alarm® and Dip Flash®, the first "circuit board mountable" audio devices.
Continued audio growth led to the establishment of the Audio Products Division in 1972.
In 2008, the Audio Products Division rebranded to PUI Audio– A Division of Projects Unlimited. PUI Audio continues to grow and expand the products we offer, taking on new challenges and providing industry-leading audio solutions.
Today, PUI Audio's products are still proudly crafted to the highest possible standards. We utilize a comprehensive network of distributors and manufacturers' representatives to extend our products, services, and solutions to customers worldwide. We're growth-oriented, but maintain a firm grasp on our history and core values. We exceed our customers' requirements with consistent value-added solutions at an affordable price.
But the reason we've become a world-class audio leader, unparalleled in global coverage, products, service, and support, is because you simply can't get a higher quality audio device.
"From 1972 to the present, PUI Audio continues to grow and expand the products we offer, taking on new challenges and providing industry-leading audio solutions."


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I am noticing a bad smell in one of my bath room. It is very light during the day time. I feel that the bad smell is getting built up during night and when I open my bathroom door at morning , I feel it immediately. I dont see any leaks in the bathroom. It has a faucet, toilet and bath tub.
I stopped using the bath tub and the smell is far less compared to earlier. When I used the bath tub, I could feel the smell the next morning. The plumber came and looked at the bathroom and said there is no leak. Not sure whether from where this smell is getting built up. Any ideas?


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The Vatican has sent a message urging cooperation between Christians and Hindus in anticipation of their celebration of Diwali on 9 November. Shared by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the world as the 'Festival of Light,' Diwali marks the triumph of life over death.
In particular, Diwali lamps signify light transcending darkness and the victory of good over the evil within the heart. In North India the festival is colloquially called Divali, in South India Deepavali.
The message from Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council on Interreligious Dialogue is entitled, 'Christians and Hindus: Determined to Walk the Path of Dialogue'.
"Sensitive to your religious feelings and respectful of your ancient religious tradition," the cardinal writes, "I sincerely hope that your search for the Divine, symbolized through the celebration of Diwali, will help you to overcome darkness with light, untruth with truth, and evil with goodness."
"The world around us is yearning for peace. Religions promise peace because they trace their origin to God who, according to Christian belief, is our peace. Can we, as believers of different religious traditions, not work together to receive God's gift of peace and to spread it around us so that the world becomes for all people a better place to live? Our respective communities must pay urgent attention to the education of believers, who can so easily be misled by deceitful and false propaganda."
"Belief and freedom always go together," continued the cardinal. "There can be no coercion in religion: no one can be forced to believe, neither can anyone who wishes to believe be prevented from doing so. (...) The Catholic Church has been faithful to this teaching as Pope Benedict XVI recently reminded the Ambassadors of India and other countries to the Holy See: 'Peace is rooted in respect for religious freedom, which is a fundamental and primordial aspect of the freedom of conscience of individuals and of the freedom of peoples.'"
"Forming believers first of all to discover the full dimensions and depth of their own religion, and then encouraging them to know other believers as well constitutes an important challenge for religious communities committed to building world peace. Let us not forget that ignorance is the first and, perhaps, the principal enemy in the life of believers."
"Like all human relationships, those between people of different religions need to be nourished by regular meetings, patient listening, collaborative action, and above all, by an attitude of mutual respect. Accordingly, we must work to build bonds of friendship."
He concludes: "In situations of misunderstanding, people need to come together and communicate with one another, in order to clarify, in a fraternal and friendly spirit, their respective beliefs, aspirations and convictions. Only through dialogue, avoiding all forms of prejudice and stereo-typed ideas about others and by faithful witness to our religious precepts and teaching, can we truly overcome conflicts. Dialogue between followers of different religions is the necessary path today, indeed it is the only appropriate path for us as believers."


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I'll be the first person to tell you, my skin suffers in winter. It gets dry and flakey, I can't wear most of my foundations cause they make me look crusty.
My makeup routine becomes a small layer of something really light and liquid, cream highlight and contour, and I can forget about setting my face with any kind of powder. The struggle is real.
Enter Nivea. The OG face cream. That blue tinned shit that's been on your mother's (and/ or your grandmother's) vanity since before you were born. The shit costs like €2, maybe €3 if you're unlucky. I'm personally not a face of it as a moisturizer, it does not work for me – it sits on top of my skin and makes it look shiny. But as a mask, a quick fix, for flaky winter skin: it is undefeated.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the worst flu of my life. The consequences of the nose blowing, a slight mishap with some hair removal cream on my top lip, left me with red, inflamed, flakey nostrils and a top upper lip. I had somewhere to be, and nothing to lose, so I slathered my mother's Nivea Soft on like my life depended on it. I put on the thickest layer possible, left it on for over an hour, showered, then gently exfoliated the area. I don't know what kind of crack they put in this cream but whatever it is, it worked cause my skin was back to normal.
I've tried this mask multiple times since and it has worked every single time. This mask is especially good after a shower since, like most women, I bathe in temperatures that would make the rivers of hell cringe. Unfortunately, bathing in such temperatures is actually not great for your skin and has a tendency to dry it out faster than a month spent in the desert without adequate skincare. So I compensate with extra moisture, and this mask is perfect.


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- Add this product to my list of favorites.
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TOTO ADA Drake with 1.28 Gallon Watersense tank.
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High profile elongated close coupled toilet with 12" rough-in. Low consumption, E-Max (4.8 Lpf/1.28 Gpf) siphon jet flushing action.
Tank with lid, fittings, chrome plated trip lever, less seat.
Toilet Installation in the Seattle area - $195.00
SS114 Softclose Seat, Elongated - $49.99
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Posts filed under 'Evaluation reporting'
New resource: Evaluation of Humanitarian Action Guide
ALNAP has recently released their Evaluation of Humanitarian Action Guide.
The guide was six years in the making and contains detailed advice and tips on evaluating humanitarian action. Even if your focus is not on evaluating humanitarian activities, Chapter 17 on Communicating and Reporting Findings and Results is well worth a read.
New online course: Effective and Creative Evaluation Report Writing
I'm happy to announce my new online course on effective and creative evaluation report writing. In this course, you can learn best practices for effective and creative report writing specific to evaluation reports. Learning points and practical exercises are combined to develop skills in putting together an effective and engaging evaluation report.
The course comprises of reading materials, video lectures and practical exercises to ensure practicality of the knowledge acquired. Case studies throughout the course are used to ensure the hands-on approach and development of practical skills in report writing. Checklists, tips and templates are provided to the students for usage in their own report writing.
The course is self-paced and can be completed over 5 weeks; cost is USD $375; The course is presented by TRAASS International and the trainer is myself! Further information>>
See the promotional video here:
6 ideas for displaying qualitative data
In a recent blog post, Ann K. Emery sets out 6 great ideas for displaying qualitative data:
- Word clouds
- Showcasing Open-Ended Survey Data Beside Closed-Ended Data (see example below)
- Photos Beside Participants' Responses
- Icons Beside Descriptions and Responses
- Diagrams to Explain Concepts and Processes
- Graphic Timelines
Example of point 2 from Anne K. Emery:
Presenting evaluation data effectively
For those interested in presenting evaluation data effectively, here is a recent post from Nick Herft on the BetterEvaluation blog with some very useful tips and guidance.
New online hub – learnings from the IF campaign
Bond (UK NGO body) have created an online hub of campaigning effectiveness resources based on the lessons and recommendations of their IF campaign.
More than 30 individuals have shared their expertise in 7 areas of coalition campaigning to produce some 20 resources. They give top tips, reflections and ideas on topics ranging from digital campaigning to how to structure coalition campaigns. In addition you'll also find interesting campaigning tools to assist with common campaigning issues.
The "Inspiration" mini-cases are particularly interesting for those working on campaigning and seeking to learn what "works" for others.
Using video for evaluation baseline
I've written before about using video for data collection and reporting evaluation results – but I've just come across this interesting example of using video for a baseline, that is to record the situation before the project starts.
Miki Tsukamoto of the the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies explains this approach on the AEA365 blog which they used for a project in Uganda. A summarised version of the resulting video is found below. They will return in 2017 to make an "endline" video – so stand-by!
How to transform evaluation findings into infographics
I wrote recently on using infographics for evaluation – and just recently I came across an excellent post from Joitske Hulsebosch on the BetterEvaluation blog on how to transform evaluation findings into infographics – also providing some hints on software you can use yourself. And l love this – an inforgraphic from Elissa Schloesser on how to create infographics! (click on it to see it bigger).


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Tokyo Guide > Tokyo Restaurants > Thai > Ruang Rai Thai Food
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Unique, off-the-beaten-track Thai restaurant smack in the middle of the epicentre of Japan's Korean boom, Shin Okubo. This modest restaurant serves a unique menu of Thai favourites
with a Malay influence, courtesy of the Muslim owners who are Thai-Malay. A warm camaraderie exists between the proprietor, a kindly middle aged lady who has been in Tokyo for 20 years, the southeast Asian shop owners in the vicinity, and the internationally-traveled Japanese salarymen regulars who come here to unbutton their collars and relax. The deserts are the best of the Thai variety you'll find in Tokyo, and reasonably priced. If you're looking for a place away from the usual strictures of dining out in Japan, and a taste of genuine Thai dining, this is where you want to be.
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|2-10-6 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
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Application: Travel guide
Telindus is the largest provider of ICT infrastructure in The Netherlands and provides services for organizations like governments and logistic companies. The company is continuously looking for innovative ways to inform their customers and involve them with new developments. They recently opened an experience center where customers were invited to experience new technology like Robotics, Big Data and of course VR & AR.
"Through this application, visitors can experience a personal tour of the Experience Center"
Apart from advice about the implementation of the technology we provided Telindus with a Project Tango application that serves as a tour guide. Visitors use the app for a tour around the experience center. Select a topic and follow the Drone through the environment to the topic at hand. Once the visitor arrives they will receive information by the Drone using pop-up graphics.


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Posted in Basketball / Beko BBL
Beko BBL Game of the Week – Brose Baskets 100 ALBA BERLIN 90
Stechert Arena, Bamberg April 22 – A game that was considered a finals preview, turned out to be a statement for the two-time defending champions Brose Baskets.
PJ Tucker scored 24 points, Tibor Pleiss and Brian Roberts added 19 and 18 points respectively, as Bamberg defeated ALBA BERLIN 100-90 in the Beko BBL Game of the Week.
"I'm satisfied as a whole with how the game went," said Baskets coach Chris Fleming to Sport Eagle after the game. "It was important coming off the loss last week, that we got into a rhythm offensively and back into playoff form."
And right from the start, Tucker led the team, hitting his first shot, a three-pointer, and then a field goal. Berlin got right back and tied the game but they were careless at key moments, turning over the ball, which led to easy buckets on the other side.
Casey Jacobsen hit a trey to break the final tie, making it 18-15 and Julius Jenkins' free throws and three-pointer made it 25-15. That was enough of a cushion for the champs.
"Against this type of team, you can't turn the ball over," admitted ALBA coach Gordon Herbert. "You can't give them easy baskets, they are good enough as it is."
During stretches, Berlin were allowing the Baskets to run up and down the court, building on the lead, however last year's second place finisher always managed to keep it close and exciting.
Tucker was the go-to-guy, hitting shots, getting the steals or rebounds to start a fastbreak. At halftime, the Baskets held a 12 point lead. The former Texas Longhorn hit treys at the restart to build a 60-42 lead.
Down 18 points, ALBA power forward Derrick Allen scored six points and teammate Kyle Weaver hit a three-pointer to bring it back to 62-53. The run would continue when Heiko Schaffartzik hit all three of his free-throws and it looked like Berlin would take control, only down 68-64. But a bucket and a free-throw by Marcus Slaughter, who followed up with another field goal, extended the lead.
In the fourth, Tucker was the in the middle again. First an alleyoop to Slaughter brought the house down and the lead up to 13 points. Allen made another small run and a DeShaun Wood trey got it to 81-76.
Tucker answered that with a dunk, Wood jacked another one from long distance, but Tucker was there again with a bucket that removed any doubt that the Baskets were going to take this one.
"This game was a huge statement for us going into the playoffs," added Tucker. "Last weekend was tough, no excuses, but we made some adjustments and come out tonight that we are still the top team in the league."
"The one positive is that we never gave up and we dug in," said Herbert. "We played the best team in Germany, they are a measuring stick for us and the other teams in the league."
Berlin's loss drops them to third in the standings and allows ratiopharm ulm to sneak back up to second and hold home court advantage if they are to meet in the semi-finals. ALBA host the New Yorker Phantoms from Braunschweig Saturday night, who will be fighting for a spot in the playoffs, so their last game won't be a cake walk.
Brose will aim for another undefeated season at home when they host BBC Bayreuth on the final day of the regular season.
Both Fleming and Herbert admitted their teams played a level that would indicate they will meet again for the championship, but both were quick to say that there is a lot of basketball to be played to even start thinking about it. But if today was a preview, then fans should expect a blockbuster come June.


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With the premiere of TV One's Bobbi Kristina movie airing soon, one book author reflects on her own life, which she believes slightly mirrors the turmoil and abuse Bobbi Kristina endured with a man who many believe took her down the wrong path. The TV One original movie will chronicle the gut-wrenching true story of the life and tragic death of Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown.
Arnikia Robinson, the author of Bendable BUT Unbreakable: Because God is Able, immediately recognized the state of mind that kept Bobbi Kristina emotionally attached to a man who was all wrong for her.
Raised by strict God-fearing Christian parents, Arnikia turned away from her Bible-based teachings and fell in love with the excitement and glamour of the streets. However, behind that sheen of glamour was a life filled with unpleasant and disturbing experiences that seemed to be drawn to Arnikia like a magnet.
At a young age, she became involved with a guy who turned her Christian life upside down by introducing her to a seedy underworld steeped in danger and criminal activity. The lifestyle eventually landed her in jail. Arnikia's boyfriend also introduced her to something else—a life of domestic abuse.
According to Bendable BUT Unbreakable: Because God is Able, Arnikia Robinson was under the thumb of a guy who physically abused her. Sometimes, they assaulted each other, but they would always makeup. In fact, the makeups were just as intense as the breakups. Eventually, Arnikia found herself in a vicious cycle of domestic abuse that seemed normal to her. Isolating herself from family members while involved with her controlling boyfriend also seemed normal, and it's one of the first signs of an abusive relationship.
While watching reality shows based on Bobbi Kristina's life, Arnikia told TV Crime Sky she could see Krissy's deep emotional pain.
"I don't personally know Bobbi Kristina, but from what we've seen from watching the reality shows, I would say when we are hurting, we seem to shut down." I can relate to that. From watching the clips, Bobbi Kristina Brown's family [knew] something was wrong but felt like they couldn't quite reach her. That used to be me. I know all too well how it can seem like everything is OK on the outside, but on the inside, deep down in your gut, you want to cry for help. However, we don't get the help out of fear of judgment."
#BobbiKristina First Look: You Heard The News, You Never Heard Her Storyhttps://t.co/sThmiqGUJQ coming to @tvonetv October 8th pic.twitter.com/bEWx8J1ZYK
— GWoods 👻📲📺TV One (@iamgwoods) August 29, 2017
The difference between Arnikia and Bobbi Kristina is Arnikia survived, Bobbi Kristina didn't.
Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive in a bathtub in 2015. She died six months later at the age of 22. In 2016, her then-boyfriend, Nick Gordon, was later found civilly but not criminally liable for her death, according to People. Now, Bobbi Kristina's famous father, Bobby Brown, wants to stop the movie from airing on TV One.
What helped Arnikia survive an untimely death was her Bible-trained conscience, which began bothering her due to the debauched lifestyle she was living at the time. Hearing her mother's voice, the true wake-up call came after Arnikia's mother threatened to take her children away.
Shaken to the core, Arnikia Robinson knew that if she didn't get back on track, she'd lose them forever. Slowly, she returned to the Christian teachings of her childhood, but this time, the path of righteousness no longer felt like a burden but more like a warm blanket that wrapped itself around her.
Bendable BUT Unbreakable
Arnikia cleaned up her life, went to college, earned two degrees, and wrote two books. She has also maintained a job in the medical field for over 20 years. The decision to write Bendable BUT Unbreakable came after she changed her life, but she also wrote the book to help her child, she told TV Crime Sky.
"My third child started facing some of the same charges that I was committing but never got charged for. I decided to write & tell my story to help my son and for healing and helping myself get through these times."
When she's not working in the medical field, Arnikia is working on Experiences with Love Volume II, her third book. She also tours, fulfills speaking engagements and is releasing her second single called "Chemistry," featuring her husband, Eric Porter. Arnikia is also working on the video for her first single, "I Found Love," which she says is already airing on the radio.
Like TV One's Bobbi Kristina movie, Arnikia believes her book Bendable BUT Unbreakable should reach the masses because of its powerful message.
"It should be turned into a movie. Let me change that; it's going to be a movie. I'm speaking it into the atmosphere."
Although it's too late, Arnikia wishes she would've had the chance to share the following message with Bobbi Kristina—a message that proved to be the guiding voice of her autobiographical book—Bendable BUT Unbreakable.
"To cry for help is actually when we start our healing. It's OK for you to cry because tears are just liquid prayers. Every one of us has had a time in our life when we can look back and say to ourselves "'that was meant to break me, but it didn't."' Now, I am a singer, writer, motivational speaker, poet, mother, grandmother, wife, and an entrepreneur. It's not how hard you fall. It's how you get back up. The blessing is not in the bending. It's that you didn't break."
Posted by Author Arnikia Robinson on Friday, July 8, 2016
Arnikia Robinson will be watching the Bobbi Kristina movie if the judge allows it to air. It premieres on October 8, at 7/6 p.m. Central on TV One. You can find out more about Arnikia and her book at her Facebook page. Recently, TV Crime Sky covered When Love Kills, a TV One movie about the true story of Falicia Blakely.
You never heard her story…until now. #BobbiKristina premieres on #TVOne October 8th at 7/6c! pic.twitter.com/y4M3Zni4lU
— TV One (@tvonetv) September 23, 2017
[Main Image via Bobbi Kristina/Instagram/Arnikia Robinson/Permission Granted]


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Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor
Some date back to the Love Coma days right on up to just a few years ago.
I wanted to set these songs in a new light. Strip them to their musical core with a guitar and some vocal melodies. I left all the imperfections you might get from an acoustic performance. I'm not too precious about it all - if it has "the vibe".
Several songs have a shining electric guitar played by Mitchell Connell because it's so good... why not let the notes ring out?
Most everything was recorded in one or two takes. Some of these songs I haven't played since shortly after recording them.
I recorded the background vocals because if you've ever seen a solo or duo show of mine... then I want you to hear what I hear inside my head while I'm playing these songs.
Bruce Neher mastered this album so it wraps around you as you vibe out through your car stereo speakers.
I love this set of songs and I hope you will too!
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Worthless Pursuit 3:470:00 / 3:47
Clear Blue Goodbye 4:340:00 / 4:34
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Going For A Swim 3:590:00 / 3:59
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Wednesday 4:330:00 / 4:33
Electric Mind 6:290:00 / 6:29
Higher Ground 4:030:00 / 4:03
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Better 3:450:00 / 3:45
Goodnight, Goodnight 3:250:00 / 3:25


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FC: class of | 2012
1: I will complete my online classes and then go to college classess online | "The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed." ~Richard Brinsley Sheridan
2: "Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend. " ~Plautus
3: I will go to the Art institute of Pittsburg and sell my art work for money on the side.Then as my full time job I will be a social worker helping other children placing them in homes. The starting salary for a social worker is $37,158 snf a social worker needs experience working with children.They also need an advanced degree.
4: "Friends are born, not made." ~Henry B. Adams
5: The dream house is a rent to own it is $595 a month and the other two expenses is my electric bill which would run up to $200 and the water bill which would also be at least $200.My dream car is a red f150 it's monthly payment is 1.500 and the other two expenses is my car insurance which would be $39 a month and my car inspection which would be around $40.
6: "Though time may pass, our sisterhood will last!"
7: "Sisters are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." | I would go to the big island in Hawaii it cost $30 per night at the family owned mango hotel.Then I would go to disney land just because I have never been it costs $63 per person.


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Jyri Vilko
School of Business, Lappeenranta University of Technology P.O. Box 20, FI-53851, Lappeenranta, Finland
Paavo Ritala
School of Business, Lappeenranta University of Technology P.O. Box 20, FI-53851, Lappeenranta, Finland
Services are increasing in importance in international business and understanding the characteristics of services in the supply chain context can provide crucial information for enabling efficient and effective implementation of risk management. Service literature has in general suggested that the distinctive nature of services—in contrast to products—can be connected to the so-called IHIP attributes (intangibility, heterogeneity, inseparability of production and consumption, and perishability). In this study, we utilize these attributes in the task of identifying the distinctive features and dynamics of service supply chains in a risk management context. The study provides an important, yet sparsely addressed, viewpoint of the supply chain risk management literature by illustrating the special characteristics of services in this context. We develop a conceptual framework and a set of propositions to highlight our arguments. The findings of the study suggest that service supply chain risk management requires special attention in terms of the IHIP attributes, which include issues the traditional supply chain risk management tools can easily miss. The presented viewpoint is a novel one and provides a new perspective to supply chain risk management theory by linking the service theories to supply chain risk management.
Keywords: services, supply chain, risk management, IHIP attributes, nature
Despite the extensive attention received by traditional manufacturing supply chains, service supply chains remain less explored (e.g., Sampson & Spring, 2012; Niranjan & Weaver, 2011; Sengupta et al., 2006). Lately, some scholars have become aware of the situation and have called for more contributions in this area (e.g., Ellram et al., 2004; Demirkan & Cheng, 2008). The importance of services has increased during the last few decades, and the transfer from production-based to service-dominant value creation has emphasized the role of services in the global economy. For example, Spohrer (2010) estimates that the value produced by services will increase to close to 90% of the total value production in the U.S. by 2050. Considering that the figures were 84% in 2001 and less than 40% in 1950, this illustrates the growing importance of services to international trade. An understanding of how vulnerable the long and complex international service supply chains can be suggests the importance of proper risk management.
In their study, de Waart and Kemper (2004) highlight the lack of understanding about service supply chains as one of the key issues to master to be able to successfully manage service supply chains. To this end, understanding the core processes' effects on the overall service supply chain performance is essential (de Waart & Kemper, 2004). Indeed, without understanding the processes, it is practically impossible to understand the risks involved. However, most of the studies focus on the service-oriented manufacturing supply chain, where the nature of services is typically not fully taken into account. Thus, in order to better distinguish the key features regarding the sources and nature of risks in service supply chains we will develop a framework combining the specific features of service production and supply chain risk management (Table 2). To this end, we utilize the discussion in the earlier section about the IHIP attributes of services.
Services are becoming an increasing proportion of supply chain operations. The aim of service supply chain risk management is to holistically mitigate the risks to the supply chain. Although it has been acknowledged that the traditional supply chain management literature has not been able to answer the challenges regarding service supply chain management, the current literature still lacks clear definitions of the special attributes that distinguish service supply chains from traditional manufacturing supply chains. In fact, there is very little research focused explicitly on this area, as the literature has mainly discussed supply chain risk management from the product- or provider-oriented perspective (e.g., de Waart & Kemper, 2004; Ellram, 2007; Arlbjørn et al., 2011). Thus, the aim of this paper was to instigate a conceptual discussion for the development of service supply chain risk management. We argue that as services are different from products, the approach to risk management should differ as well.
About Author
Jyri Vilko (D.Sc. Econ. & Bus. Adm., M.Sc., Tech.) is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the School of Business at Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. His recent research interests are in the areas of supply chain risk management, inter-firm relations, service supply chains and value creation. He has published on these topics in high-quality academic journals such as International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Logistics Management and International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. He has also been involved in business practice with regard to these topics through his research, and in speaker and advisory roles. Currently, his research is focused on studying determinants of value vulnerability in service networks.
Paavo Ritala, D.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) is a Professor of strategy and innovation at the School of Business at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT). His research interests are in the areas of sustainable value creation, innovation, inter-organizational networks, coopetition, and business models. He has published over 100 research papers on these topics, including top-tier academic journals such as Journal of Product Innovation Management, Industrial Marketing Management, British Journal of Management & Technovation. He is also involved in business practice with regard to these topics through company-funded research projects, executive and professional education programs, and in speaker and advisory roles.


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Friday, May 7, 2010
Three weeks ago Tuppence @ Tuppenny Tales awarded me with the Sunshine Blogger award and I totally forgot to post it. Thank you Tuppence for the fantastic award and I'm sorry for forgetting about it. Go check out her blog if you haven't already. Why you ask? Because I said so (that always worked when your mom or dad said it).
I apologize for not having my post 'without using the letter E' up already. I was going to do it this past week but it totally slipped my mine. I will definitely work on it next week and have it up at some point. It's a tough one to write.
I have an English paper, other HW and studying for finals to do this weekend so I won't be reading anybody's posts nor commenting. If you receive a comment from me this weekend please reply to it with: GET BACK TO STUDYING!!! Thank you. I will hopefully be back on Monday to catch up on the awesome blogs that I read.
Voting for the Battle of the Game Show Hosts: 3rd Round ends Sunday night. If you still have not voted go HERE, we need more votes to announce an official winner.
10 comments:
- Me said...
Congrats on the award and good luck on your future exams..I should get to my studies too, come to think of it..!:P
- May 7, 2010 at 6:52 PM
- Cheeseboy said...
Congrats on the award and good luck with finals.
- May 7, 2010 at 7:44 PM
- Mr. Stupid said...
Congrats on the award. Good luck with your English exam. Don't get bitten by the Grammar bug. I just heard, its looking for people with exams to give... LOL
- May 8, 2010 at 4:08 AM
- The Man-Cave said...
Kick ass on the finals! And big congrats on the award.
- May 8, 2010 at 3:35 PM
- Culture Served Raw said...
Congrats! Well deserved
- May 9, 2010 at 7:17 AM
- Farmers Wifey said...
- May 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM
- ASBLACKASOBAMA said...
Congratulations sir!
- May 10, 2010 at 4:52 AM
- Jerry said...
Congrats on the award!
- May 10, 2010 at 3:08 PM
- Bernadine said...
Congrats on your award.
- May 11, 2010 at 3:35 AM
- Pat Tillett said...
congrats on the new bling!
- May 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM
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Today, the original Single Girl died. I was sick at home, and so I started downloading and watching The Mary Tyler Moore show, which aired the Fall I went into seventh grade.
I started to well up when I saw her driving to Minneapolis to start a new life on her own. The music, the girl tossing her hat into the air. The perpetual hope that you could do it, if you tried. I didn't want to be like her. I was 12. But now, I wish I had learned the art of being sweet.
On the very first episode, Mary is trying to get a job as a secretary, and because she is so cute, they give her the job as an associate producer. The next several episodes are periodically peppered with comments about her caboose, her single hood, her lack of a husband.
And. I started crying. I don't know why, but I think it might have something to do with the fact that since this aired in 1970, some things have changed, but many have not. No, you can't ask if someone is married in an interview. No, your boss cannot come over drunk to your house, though Lou Grant is such a lovable person, you almost forgive him. Roe v. Wade wouldn't come into being for 2.5 years.
One comment after another, she bounces back. When the leering TV Anchor makes sexist comments, Mary keeps coming back. When she breaks up with her boyfriend, he says, "Take care of yourself", and she replies, "I think I just did."
Mary was single throughout the whole series. She tackled the issues of the day, which actually mirror many of THIS day. And, perhaps that's why I cried. Because even though we've come so far, we still have so far to go. Another 40 years? I certainly hope not.


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Health Infographics
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Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects how a body turns food into energy. The three main types of diabetes are: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes (or developing diabetes while pregnant).
Influenza 101
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes starts when your body is not able to make and use all the insulin it needs for pregnancy. Without enough insulin, glucose cannot leave the blood and be changed to energy. Glucose builds up in the blood to high levels. This is called hyperglycemia.
UV Safety Awareness Month
Temperatures are up, the sun is out and we are all ready to begin enjoying our favorite outdoor activities for summer. During these long days, the average person will spend more time outside exposing themselves to ultraviolet (UV) rays. These rays damage the structure of our skin cells and cause damage to the connective tissues increasing your risk of cancer. With that it in mind, it is important to understand the risks and protective measures to take while enjoying the summer.
Give Blood, Give Life
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