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When you go to work every day, you may expect whatever day it is to be much the same as the previous workday. While your individual projects and assignments may vary, the type of work you do remains the same, and depending on where you work, your risk for injury may be very low or high.
3 common construction hazards that could leave you injured
You may love working in construction because it allows you to make structures that you know will last. Having any part in the creation of something useful could fill you with pride, and you may enjoy going to work day in and day out. Of course, as a construction worker, you know you face numerous hazards on the job simply due to the tasks that you need to complete.
A moment of inattention could lead to a long-term injury
With more and more vehicles out on Louisiana roads each new day, the sheer amount of traffic you encounter as a driver can seem hazardous enough in its own right. While you may face little danger if everyone around you is focusing on the task at hand, unfortunately, this isn't always the case.
Understanding why a workers' comp claim could result in denial
Workplace accidents are a serious concern for many individuals, regardless of the nature of their employment. If you suffer serious injuries in a work-related incident, the high cost of medical expenses and the potential of taking time off work during recovery could leave you with facing substantial financial hardships.
Was the motorist who hit you cognitively or manually distracted?
When you wake up in the morning to get ready for work, do you ever dread the highly congested traffic situations you know you will likely experience on the way to your job? If so, you are definitely not the only Louisiana commuter who thinks such things. In addition to not looking forward to bumper-to-bumper traffic, you may also worry whether any of the motorists you'll encounter will be distracted behind their wheels. As they rush to get to work on time, many drivers make dangerous choices.
Is it time to strap in and discuss seat belt use with your teen?
As a parent, you may have looked forward to many milestones that your children have reached and will continue to reach throughout their lives. One such event that may have caused you some apprehension is when your teenager and his or her friends became old enough to drive. Though this time in your child's life can offer much excitement, you certainly know that inexperienced drivers can face and pose many dangers on the roads.
What is the cause for the rise in number of pedestrian accidents?
Louisiana residents who opt to walk for transportation do so for many reasons. It's good for health purposes, it's free, and for many commuters, it is the easiest way to get from one place to another. Walking is the oldest form of transportation, yet in an age of distraction, it is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous.
Which injuries qualify for workers' comp?
If you are a worker who has been injured on the job, you may be wondering how you will get by with unexpected costs and a lack of income. Luckily, the workers' compensation insurance program exists to aid injured workers with financial benefits to pay for medical costs and lost income.
Hands-free tech may still contribute to serious accidents
It is not unusual for many Lake Charles residents to use their cell phones to stay connected. Even while out with other friends, you may find yourself checking social media, emails, texts or other communication outlets on your phone. Though your device can help you stay connected almost anytime and anywhere, you also know that it can act as a distraction when you should otherwise pay closer attention.
What constitutes medical malpractice?
If you feel as if you have been injured at the hands of an incompetent doctor, you may be wondering what your options are. Is the injury you received an actionable medical negligence claim or is it an honest accident? Is the injury directly traceable to the physician or could it have been brought about by a number of causes? These are the questions you may be asking yourself as you consider what steps to take next in your potential medical malpractice lawsuit.


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1-2 Sweet Potatoes
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper
3 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp. Fresh Italian or Dried Parsley
1 Garlic Clove Minced
1) Preheat over to 450 degrees.
2) Line baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
3) Slice sweet potatoes, skin on, into 1/4 inch round slices.
4) Cut the slices into 1/4 batons (fries).
5) Place sweet potatoes on your baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
6) Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and starting to crisp on the edges. Toss the fries once after 10 minutes.
7) While the fries are cooking, mix the garlic, parmesan and parsley in a small bowl.
8) Remove fries from oven and top with cheese, garlic and parsley mix.
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According to a socio-economic survey conducted in 2011, there are 52,900 families in Belagavi city without housing facility living in slums or in small huts or kachcha houses.
BCC commissioner G Prabhu on Tuesday said that the city corporation is conducting a survey of houseless and people living in slums. Sixty surveyors and 10 supervisors have been appointed for the survey. The commissioner urged citizens falling in the category to apply within a fortnight with required documents.
For slum dwellers, houses of about 350 sqft will be distributed in G plus 3 or G plus 4 size apartments in the area where they are already residing. For this project, the central government provides Rs 2.80 lakh to SC/STs and Rs 2.20 lakh for others. The rest of the amount will be contributed by the city corporation, added Prabhu. The corporation has taken up construction of 1,044 houses at seven slums of the total 39 declared slums in the first phase under Rajiv Awas Yojana.
In order to provide affordable houses to low income groups, the corporation has purchased 28 acres 38 gunta land in Anagol, Alarwad and Kanabargi where about 3,500 houses will be constructed. Contribution of SC/STs will be 10% in this scheme while 20% for others.


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Peru has seen a significant rise in luxury accomodation in recent years. We look forward to its further touristic development.
Guide to Cusco's Top 5 Fine Dining Restaurants
In the last 10 years the demand for luxury travel to Peru has significantly grown. Nowadays it's not just a vacation spot for hardy backpackers and hikers, but a destination…


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Tragic accident serves as time of remembrance
The tragic car accident that occurred at Bowling Green State University involving members of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority should serve as a reminder to us all in the Greek community about the importance of valuing our fellow members.
Five members of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority were struck by a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 75 South on Friday, March 2.
The sisters were on their way to the airport to embark on a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic with 16 other members of their sorority.
Three were killed and the remaining two were seriously injured.
While discussing this heartbreaking event with my fellow Delta Delta Delta sisters, it allowed us all to reflect on the close friendships we had with one another and the tight bonds created between us all through sisterhood.
The idea of an event like this happening to the Greek community at Ohio Wesleyan is completely unimaginable.
When events like this occur, it is so crucial that we use them to help us remember and appreciate the reasons we chose to be a part of the Greek Community and our respective fraternities and sororities at OWU.
We should reflect on the impact that our sisters and brothers have had on our lives.
Being a member of the Greek community grants us the opportunity to be a part of something that is so much larger than ourselves.
Being able to use this tragedy as a tool to help us reminisce on what being a brother or sister means should be the real take-away for all Greeks here at OWU.


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Sasakura Ayato – Nakayoshi Ace [Translated by Frost] [LolixShota]
"Another title that didn't exactly behave too well. "Nakayoshi" means "to get along well", so the title should be something like "Aces that get along well", or in the context of the story "Hole brother Aces". Neither of those sound very good, though, so I opted to go with the original title. It took me two days to finish this, from when I decided to do it to when I posted it. It was just too cute to go untranslated. Expect more from this author from me later. ^_^"


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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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I heard about Krakow from a group of travelers once, and almost made it, but decided elsewhere. Too bad ,but that is the art of travel, never enough time. You never know where you will be next, and after over 40 years of doing so and 79 countries, visiting one more is always an exciting moment indeed. The food was great with a wonderful quality/price ratio to envy.
This was the case of Krakow, Poland or Cracovie, Pologne, this past mid May 2017. I was there for a short 4 days but enough to make it one destination to dream of come back to it. Krakow is nice, more on the tourist sites here:
My stay consisted of arriving at Krakow airport and taken a taxi to the Sheraton Grand Hotel.
While there had time off to see the main areas of the city in the old town. Krakow is compact and very nice indeed in the center.
The main thing is not to missed the Wawel castle, which I did as the tour would have taken too long for my time and on a first visit wanted to touch as many places as possible to better understand the city and hopefully be back for in depth look later on with the family. The castle is wonderful bordering the Vistula river or wisla. Again, plan to see it, the major place to see here. More on the castle here: http://www.wawel.krakow.pl/en/
In the Saint Mary Madeleine square where the existence dates from 1257 ; see the imposing façade of the Church of St Peter and Saint Paul as well as the statue of abbot Piotr Skarga the principal representative of the counter reformation in Poland, writer and preacher in the court of king Sigismond III Vasa ; Piotr Skarga is resting in the Church. The Church itself was built between 1597 and 1619 in baroque style, and it has the 12 apostles statues outside dating from the 18C.
There are many wonderful historical Churches and Monasteries in and around Krakow, the renown town of Pope John Paul II (Saint John Paul II since 2014);such as the Wawel Cathedral, Corpus Christi, St Mary's Basilica ,and many to name here. It certainly will take you more than 4 days to see them all ::)
The Wawel Cathedral and the museum of John Paul II are another must to see here time permitting. The museum info is here : http://www.museums.krakow.travel/en/muzea/id,243,title,the-cathedral-museum.html
and the Cathedral site is here: http://www.katedra-wawelska.pl/en/
The Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) is another must see right in the main Grand square or Rynek Glowny. wonderful line up of paintings and gorgeous architecture again for more time on it. More here: http://mnk.pl/branch/gallery-of-the-19th-century-polish-art-the-sukiennice-the-cloth-hall
There are wonderful horse drawn carriages in the city center with beautiful mounts and decorated , a nice ride in the city to make up time for it. Much more info here in English: http://guide-krakow.com/krakow-from-the-horse-drawn-carriage/
the bustle and hustle of Mariacki Square is wonderful with great ambiance, there were demonstrations of all kinds very peaceful and colorful even in the rain when I was there.
The St Mary's Basilica is another gem to visit while in the city. Goes back to 1222 and many historical moments of the city took place here ; more here: http://www.krakow.pl/english/instcbi/36882,inst,12407,1241,instcbi.html
You can take a look at St Andrew's Church, from the 11C with Romanesque architecture, Baroque interior of the 17C. More here: http://www.krakow.pl/english/instcbi/18303,inst,12708,1381,instcbi.html
There is a wonderful Town Hall Tower in the middle of Rynek Glowny or Grand Square. 70 meters high tower leaning 55 cm due to strong winds in a 1703 Storm. Built of stone and brick at end of 13C with the first mechanical clock done in 1524. A wonderful unique site ;more here: http://www.krakow-info.com/tower.htm
The Holy Trinity Church and Monastery is another nice place to visit and it looks good surrounded by quaint streets of great ambiance. More here: http://www.krakow.pl/english/6293,artykul,church_of_the_holy_trinity_and_dominican_monastery_.html
Of course food and drinks are my main points in any city and did have time to try some such as:*
The Biala Roza Restaurant; this is a traditional Polish restaurant of great renown in the city and the food was fantastic. Smoked pork fatback, Duck breast, and Strawberries macaroons with red wine from the Loire of France! sublime. A must for a nice dinner for two or even the whole family. More here: http://www.restauracjabialaroza.pl/en/restauracja/
Then, for lunch I went for the classic international of Hard Rock Café in the Grand square corner with Market(Mariacki) Square ,where the classic rock posters and paintings couple with a great burger and huge jar of beer was the setting for longer walks in the city lol! Hickory Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger, and the local Polish beer of Zywiec. More here: http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/krakow/
I did try the Sheraton hotel Taras terrace top floor city view place and the Olive Restaurant that are good on a rainy day in the hotel as I was; the grilled Polish beef tenderloins are good deal and more great well this time try the Valpolicella Italian red wine ,not bad… More here: http://www.theolive.sheraton.pl/en
the top roof terrace is here: http://www.taras-loungebar.pl/en
This was great at the top and wonderful views . To top it off, another night went to a delightful wonderful friendly place I will be back; this is the Pod Nosem restaurant. This is at the ground floor of the hotel Kanonicza 22. It is an old vault cellar with a twisted stair to dine above,and then you can come down to the cellar below ,where there is a glass floor you can see it from your table. At the cellar there are goodies to drink of the best of Poland; again will be back . Here I had the Lamb Chump with young cabbage and potato puree, the local dessert Pavlova with Strawberries and Tokaj Szamorodni, and coffee expresso., all wash down with Polish red wine cannot recall the name…. More here: http://www.kanonicza22.com/en/restauracja-3
In all a wonderful introduction to a new city in Europe and one that will be remembered for a long time. Enjoy Krakow or Cracovie in Poland or Pologne. Cheers


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Teen / Child Services
Boys & Girls Clubs
Bobbie Littrell Teen Center
333 W Court St
Pasco, Washington 99301
Hours: M - F: 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM and 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM on No School days
Phone: 509-543-2905
Website: www.greatclubs.org
A teen center that offers a wide variety of after school and evening activities for teens grades 6-12.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties
801 N 18th Ave
Pasco, Washington 99301
Phone: (509)543-9980
Encourage and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens.
Programs include:
- Club Mentor Program,
- Columbia Center Rotary Music and Arts Center,
- Elementary Before and After School Programs,
- Licensed Child Care Before and After School Programs,
- Teen After School Programs.
Locations throughout the Tri-Cities are: Kennewick, West Richland, Finley, Pasco, and Benton City.
Chaplaincy Cork's Place
712 W 19th Avenue
Kennewick, Washington
Hours: M-F | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (509) 783-7416
Website: chaplaincyhealthcare.org
Cork's Place is for children,teens and adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Cork's provides a safe and nurturing environment where those hurting can share experiences, support one another and find comfort as they move through the different processes of emotional healing. There is a minimum cost per child. However, a sliding fee is available for those experiencing financial restrictions.
Child Help HOTLINE
Child Help HOTLINE
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Phone: 1-800-422-4453
Website: www.childhelp.org
The hotline provides information and referral for anyone with concerns about child abuse.
All calls are anonymous and confidential.
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Division of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
1661 Fowler
Hours: M-F | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (509) 585-3000
Website: www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/parent-resources/child-protective-services
Child Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, and Family Reconciliation Services. Accepts and investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable children.
Columbia Basin College (CBC) Gear Up Program
Columbia Basin College (CBC) Programs
2600 N 20th Avenue
Pasco ,
Hours: Vary
Phone: (509) 542-5546
Website: www.columbiabasin.edu
Upward Bound: 509-542-4384
Description: Provides counseling, tutoring and educational opportunities for high school students
ESL Skills Enhancement: 509-542-4562
Description: Provides placement testing, directed English conversation groups, assistance to improve reading and writing skills for foreign born or no-English speaking persons.
High School Completion Program: 509-542-4595
Description: Provides courses for high school completiion; courses taken to qualify for both high school and college credit at the same time.
Workfirst: 509-542-4575
Description: Offers short term skills training to help particicpants and other low-income families find permanent work and increase their wages.
Displaced Workers Program
Description: Provides employment and training for adults and youth. Assist adults with training needs to move individuals into family wage jobs, on-the-job training opportunities, case management, job placement, and wage progression.
Educational Service District #123
3924 West Court Street
Pasco, Washington
Phone: (509) 547-8441
Homeless/Living in Transition: What does it mean?
* Someone who doesn't have a "fixed, regular, or adequate place to live", including crowding too many people in one apartment.
* Someone who is spendin the night in a place not meant for sleeping (like a car or condemned building).
* Someone who is staying at a temporary living place, such as a shelter or welfare hotel.
If you don't know where you are going to live next, keeping your child in the same school for the school year may be the best thing you can do for your child's education and emotional security.
Contact ESD for help to keep your child in school.
Homeless Liaisons
Finley School District - 509-586-3217
Kahlotus School District- 509-282-3338
Kennewick School District - 509-222-5031
Pasco School District - 509-547-8441
Richland School District - 509-967-6061
Kiona-Benton School District - 509-588-2023
North Franklin School District - 509-231-2021 ext. 1035
Prosser School District - 509-786-3323 ext. 14
Greyhound Bus, Inc.
Home Free Program
535 N 1st Ave
Phone: (509) 547-8382
Website: www.1800runaway.org
- Provides free Greyhound bus tickets to runaway youth and youth victims
of human trafficking. The program expands to those aged up to 21.
My Friend's Place
1112 N Grant Place
Kennewick, Washington
Phone: 509-783-5734
Fax: 509-374-2703
My Friends Place provides dinners, showers, homework help, laundry clothes, school supplies, access to community services and fun to any homeless youth up to age 21.
Safe overnight sanctuary for homeless teens ages 13 through 17.
Assisting youth in accessing long term solutions including family reconciliation services.
Tri-Tech Skills Center
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Hours: M-F | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (509) 222-7300
Website: www.tritech.ksd.org
Technical Skills Center -Career and technical training for high school Juniors and Senior to gain employable skills while earning their high school diploma.
Teen Parent Education -Curriculum includes issues of pregnancy and its special problems for the pregnant teen; communication techniques, money management, prepared childbirth, practical baby care, community resources, marriage and family life decisions.
WIC Program (509) 460-4202
Hours: Only Sept-May, 1st Tu of the month, 8:30am-noon, 1-3pm. Provides nutrition assessments, education and vouchers for specific nutritious foods for pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children under age 5
You Medical
Hours: M-F 10:00AM-4:00PM Fri 10:00AM-1:00PM
Phone: (509) 544-9329 - Pasco
(509)491-1101 - Kennewick
Website: www.youmedical.org
Pasco - 817 North 14th Ave - (509) 544-9329
Kennewick - 5040 W Clearwater - (509) 491-1101
Pasco & Kennewick
Women Services -Provides free pregnancy tests with ultrasound confirmation. Counseling may be available
Learning and Earning -Earn maternity and baby items by participating in weekly education sessions.
Kennewick Only Stronger - Father Parenting Program -Provides a mentoring program for men who are fathers or expecting a baby. Compassionate Abortion Recovery & Encouragement Program -Provides small, confidential support groups and gatherings facilitated by leaders who are trained to assist those dealing with after-abortion regret


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Do you have a special name for your car? Toyota wants to make your car's name official by celebrating your loyalty and sharing the love you have for your car.
My Toyota Story
Growing up, my dad always owned a Toyota. For years he owned that stick-shift truck. I remember he would work on his truck every Sunday, rain or shine. It was his baby and he took really good care of it. In fact, he taught me how to drive in that truck for the first time. It wasn't common for young girls to drive stick-shift, but he said it was important for me to learn how to drive stick-shift. His reason, so I would never get stranded anywhere in case I ever got into an argument with a boyfriend.
My father advised me to always own a Toyota because they were good cars and lasted forever. Well, following his advice, my first new car purchase was a Toyota 4-Runner. It had no AC, manual windows, stick-shift and man, did I love my SUV. That 4-Runner and I have amazing memories. We drove everywhere our young hearts desired, even in the dessert heat with no AC. No one cared that it had no AC, because we just let our hair run wild with the widows down and sang our hearts out to Mana or Shakira. My 4-Runner's name was Sweet Dreams and I passed her down to someone who would enjoy her as much as I did. Today after many years of owning different types of vehicles, I went back to brand and purchased a red Toyota Prius. She's geeky, stylish, optimistic and reliable, her name is Lalita, a nickname given to me by my father who is no longer with us.
Toyota Celebrates Loyalty
Toyota has won the hearts of many over the years, making it the #1 automotive brand among the Hispanic community. In honor of that loyalty, Toyota launched Más Que Un Auto (More Than A Car) campaign back in 2014 encouraging owners to name their cars and receive a custom badge to affix on their vehicles. Since then, approximately 150,000 badges have been ordered nationwide. The campaign has resulted in the most user-generated social and online content in Toyota's history.
Now entering its 12th consecutive year as the best-selling automotive brand among U.S. Hispanics, Toyota is paying tribute to these inspirational guests through The Book of Names – a limited-edition, hardcover illustrated publication. The Book of Names contains thousands of names that have been shared by Toyota owners with the brand during its Más Que Un Auto (More Than A Car) loyalty campaign. It also features charming stories and fun facts behind some of the most popular vehicle names.
Toyota owners got very creative with their names like "Piñata" and "Gorilla" to "Magic Bus" and "Rocker,". Owners also shared their intimate stories that brought them together and how their special bond was created with their car.
"Más Que Un Auto provided a unique way to recognize the car-love connections that exist for our guests," said Mia Phillips, National Manager – Brand, Multicultural & Crossline Marketing Strategy for Toyota. "It has been an amazing journey, with so many people sharing clever and touching stories with us. The Book of Names represents an enduring tribute to the loyalty and spirit of Hispanic owners and Toyota's genuine appreciation for them. "
Fun Facts About Car Names
- Forget about "John Smith." The most common first names were "Jack" (139) and "Jennifer" (163). Actually, no one named their car "John Smith." Yep, mind blown.
- 343 badges were ordered with the name "Ninja." Possibly due to the sonic resemblance between an engine and the swoosh of a Meiji-era Kusarigama, but probably just because ninjas are cool.
- They say, "Love is in the air," but it's apparently also on the road as 383 Toyotas were named "Love."
- 58 people know brains come before brawn, that's why they selected the monikers "Geek" (26) and "Nerd" (32) for their Toyotas.
- Hanging a rabbit's foot from the rearview mirror wasn't enough for the 65 superstitious drivers who picked the name "Luck" for their Toyotas.
- 16 Toyota owners always see the glass as half-full. That's why they named their cars "Be Happy."
- There are two kinds of people: Those who see their car's dashboard as a Premium Mahogany Executive Desk, and those who see an actual dashboard. 113 of the former named their car "Boss."
- 100 drivers know how to make it rain. They used the word "Money" to name their Toyotas.
- You have got to be kitten me right meow! 45 Toyotas were named after cats.
- Seems like cupid works part-time as a Toyota salesman. 49 lovebirds called their cars "Bae" (Before Anyone Else).
- Mothers have a new superpower, inspiring Toyota names. Over 400 of them were "Mom."
Are you inspired to share your own car name and receive a name plate for your special baby? Well, you can still register and order your own personalized badge and add your unique car-naming story and photo! In fact, you even access an iBook version of The Book of Names online at www.masqueunauto.com. All though there may not be another version of the hardcover book, you will receive a link with your story to share with family and friends. Some of the best stories will be added to the iBook as it continues to recognize the extraordinary spirit of owners. The limited hardcover publication will be available for purchase on www.toyotaoutfitters.com while supplies last.
If you do end up getting your own name plate, make sure to share your babies name below. Love to hear your car-name story as well.


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All of our products are purely handmade under International Standards and the patterns are expertly handcrafted by our team of talented, highly skilled, professional artisans and craftsmen, making them stand alone unique, artistic and luxurious products.
All products are made under international quality control standards by using the authentic and pure base of metal, stone, organic or marble depending on the product. Our all products are tested and approved by the government bodies for high-quality.
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We are catering to a number of clients across the globe. Our services are highly reliable and delivering to any part of the world is completely safe and fast through renowned logistics companies.
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Credit Rating:
How Your Credit Gets a Score
Most of us understand that our credit rating is the single biggest factor determining how easily we can borrow money. Our credit rating also shapes the interest rates that we must pay for that convenience. A seemingly minor difference of a percentage point or two can amount to a lot of money over time, especially on mortgage interest. Likewise, the amount of money we pay to credit card companies, if we carry a balance from month to month, depends largely on what credit bureaus have to say about our credit ratings. When a lender talks about your credit score, he or she is typically talking about the Fair Isaac Corporation, or FICO® credit score rating. Lenders order your credit rating from the three national credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax.
Whether they choose to look at your Experian credit rating or the FICO® score rating from the other two credit bureaus, lenders use your credit rating to determine your financial health and how responsibly you've used credit to conduct your affairs. But how do they arrive at a number? What formula is used to calculate your credit score? Here's a breakdown of the elements that go into determining your credit rating:
- Your payment history (35%). A solid record of making on-time payments to creditors improves your credit rating and accounts for about 35% of your overall score. A bankruptcy or late payments of any kind can increase your risk level in the eyes of lenders and will lower your Experian credit rating or FICO® score.
- Your debts (30%). This portion of your credit rating is determined by how much money you owe; the number of accounts in your name that have balances, and the amount of available credit you're currently using. The closer you are to the maximum limit of your available credit, the lower this portion of your credit score will be.
- The length of your credit history (15%). This portion of your FICO® score is a bit subjective. Generally, a longer credit history results in a higher score. But you can also achieve a higher score with a short credit history if your credit report shows that you've managed your credit responsibly.
- New sources of credit (10%). If you've applied for and received new lines of credit from several different sources, credit bureaus take a look at this and weigh it against your credit history. As your amount of available credit rises, this can be a positive factor in your credit rating. But if you quickly run up debts on these new sources, that's viewed negatively by the credit bureaus because it suggests an increased risk of default.
- Miscellaneous factors (10%). This portion of your credit rating is determined by the different types of credit you carry, including credit cards, car loans, home loans, and other sources of credit. Generally, this category has a positive effect on your FICO® score or Experian credit rating if you've managed your credit responsibly.
Hopefully, this article has removed some of the mystery from the process that credit bureaus use to determine your credit rating. Please bear in mind that it's always a good idea to monitor your credit rating so that you can correct any errors. You're entitled by law to one free credit report each year from each of the three major credit bureaus. A modest investment of time to track your credit reports could save you a lot of money in the long run.
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"Mt. Usu Night Festival"
"Mt. Usu Night Festival" - Mt. Usu cable car will remain in operation at nights, for a month, Friday and Saturday nights starting from Friday July, 20.
How about enjoying the deep red and crimson colors of the sky from the top of the mountain as dusk approaches?
Toyako is not only scenic but was also the venue for the first Hokkaido G8 Summit. The mountain overlooks the wonderful Toyako lake and gives wonderful views of the surrounding area.
With the view of Lake Toya and the Pacific Ocean steeped in twilight, no matter which direction you look the light is magnificent. Weather permitting, the middle island can been seen nestled in Toya lake. As the view sinks into darkness, the changing light paints the sky, "Mt. Showashin" and "Lava Dome" in deep red-brown hues.
The rich tapestry of nature set out below also changes color from moment to moment with each movement of the sun.
The Pacific Ocean and Funka bay which is rich in seafood, including delicious scallops, can be seen from the top. The meeting of the sky and ocean makes creates one view that is doubly amazing.
After the sun fully sets, the view continues to inspire. Sobetsu town appears to float in the sky amongst the stars. The night view is bound to be particularly enjoyed by couples.
Candle lights illuminate the path to the very summit of the mountain. There are also various other events held at night which make the evening continuously interesting and fun.
Of course, the Mount Usu cable car is open during the day as well and still provides spectacular views and clean fresh air. This is one of the best spots in Hokkaido for anyone visiting the region.
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Wow! Another school year. Yes, the year seems to fly although sometimes the summer seems to drag on as parents everywhere run out of ideas on how to keep their kids busy all summer long without letting them become video game junkies or couch potatoes! Therefore, most parents welcome back-to-school day. Whether it is watching that teary eyed kindergardner stoically let go of his Daddy's hand and walk off into student-hood, or dropping off your Freshman flipping her first highlights and donning the latest rhinestone studded leather flip-flops, it's parents who got them there. In many cases parents go through weeks of coordinating carpools and daycare facilities to get them where they need to be at the time they need to be there. It's a huge undertaking, and there is a great deal to remember each and every morning. Therefore, here are some tips on how to make things easier these first few weeks as everyone gets back into a routine after the long lazy days of summer.
Get them to bed
Children need at least 10 hours of sleep, especially young active teens who have gotten to bed late for weeks over summer vacation. A good tip is to have iPods and cell phones turned in to the parent at the end of the evening. TVs and computers should be turned off as well. Do not fret! Parents can do this remotely. Check out www.amazon.com or www.bizrate.com for simple remote controlled electrical outlets from $13.99 to more complex controls up to $399.00 or more.
Layer their clothes
In San Bernardino County there is a huge variance in temperature this time of year. The weather report will call for a high of 102ºF, but as families pull out into the driveway the temperature at 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. is a crisp 60ºF. It helps to pack a light jacket or pull-over hoodie in their backpacks. Look at www.weather.com for hour by hour temperature in your area.
Keep them hydrated
Because the temperatures are still extremely high, children need to be hydrated. One 16 oz. container will do. Children can refill it at the water fountain. The water is safe and contains many needed minerals at their age. Read about the importance of tap water minerals at pubmedcentral.com.
Remind them you care
Experienced parents agree that one of the best kept secrets for helping encourage their children is dropping a small post-it or note in their children's lunch bag or back-pack that says "I love you, I know you'll do great this year!" You can click here to learn about the psycho-social benefits of lunch box notes at hubpages.com .
And they're off! Parents everywhere can breath for 6 hours…
Get ready, next up prom! Time flies!
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A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
"Hello, I'm a crackhead patient of Dr. Grumpy's and I left my pain meds in my briefcase which I accidently dropped on the rails today and it got run over by a commuter train. I need my pain medicine really bad.....awww shit, my drug dealer is on the other line, so I'll just call back in the morning."
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Year: 2003
Location: Germany
Worktype: Sound Installation / Performance
Materials: Mobile Webcam, space, location, found objects and people
Info: Factory Berlin
Between 2002-2004 I made a series of visits to an artist-run space in the old industrial area of Schöneweide, East Berlin where I presented a number of sound installations and performances. This short film documents some of the activity from that time.
Tief und weit / dunkel / kuehl / klar / heel und unbegrenzt / ist der indusrielle raum.
"One of the largest areas of now abandoned industrial production and around Berlin can be found in Berlin-Schoneweide. It forms part of the European industrial cultural heritage. Beautiful monuments create the atmosphere of this part of Berlin. They bear witness to the former industries and determine to this day the lives of those who live there. Most of the warehouses and factories gleaming in yellow brick are situated alongside The River Spree. A road runs through their middle. The workers' living quarters were erected on one side of this road, the sites for production in the other. When AEG/TRO and KWO closed down in 1996, about 25,000 men and women lost their jobs."
Deep and wide / dark / cool / clear / bright and endless / is the industrial space.
Factory- Berlin
This local area and its current state
Vacant industrial sites
Position and articulate
Within the chosen concept
Recognised / realised / ignored / overcome / resolved
Diversity of the location
Paths of exploration
The enviroment that helped shape those works
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Barbara Shinn of Shinn Estate Vineyards talks to Forbes about the start of Shinn Vineyards, working in the vineyard, Biodynamic farming, and more!
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"We forecast India's net gasoline exports to decline by 97.8 per cent over the next five years, from 306,800 barrels per day in 2014 to just 6,760 bpd in 2019.
"This decline will be a result of rapid growth in domestic demand in India, which will require output normally designated for exports to be directed inwards," said BMI Research, a Fitch Group company.
India, it said, will become a net importer of gasoline from 2020, despite a significant increase of production domestically.
"Our forecasts show that India will become the second largest net importer of gasoline after Indonesia by the end of the decade, overtaking the likes of China, Australia and Malaysia as consumption growth slows in these key consumer countries," it said.
The rise in domestic demand will provide an import outlet for India's growing gasoline production - set to rise 10.3 per cent over the next five years.
At present, India remains the largest gasoline exporter in the Asia-Pacific region, exporting the majority of its output to Asia and the Middle East, which accounted for nearly half of India's total refined fuels exports in 2014.
However, falling demand in these two markets will see their imports diminish over the coming decade, it said.
India's refined fuel shipments to the Middle East decreased by 14.3 per cent over 2013-2014; a trend that may persist with output from new refineries expected to ramp up to full capacity over the next few years.
Also, India's gasoline exports to the rest of Asia also declined by 9.7 per cent over the same period.
Rising fuel efficiency gains in the developed economies, such as Japan and Taiwan moderated gasoline use in the transport sectors, while refining capacity expansions in the emerging economies, such as Vietnam, has intensified competition in the exports market.
Although a pick-up in refined fuels demand from Australia, due to the closure of some of its refineries is expected to provide some respite, it will not be sufficient to offset the loss in demand from Middle East and Asia, BMI said.
Alternative growth markets exist - such as Africa or Latin America.
"However, India would face considerable competition in these markets, as North American and European refiners look to offload large surplus of production in coming years," it said.
India's strong domestic consumption growth will require more of its gasoline output to be directed inwards to meet domestic demand, thus reducing volumes available for exports.
"We forecast India's gasoline consumption to rise by an average 10.2 per cent per annum over the next 10 years, driven by solid economic growth, strong passenger car sales growth and structural rebalancing away from diesel," BMI said.
Even as India adds about 1 million bpd of refining capacity by 2020, the pace of the country's consumption growth will outstrip that of refining capacity, rendering local production insufficient to meet domestic gasoline demand and turning the country into a net importer of the fuel.


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Hey gang,
We suck at running a website, and forgot to mention a few things over the last six months or so.
1. We really did start a band.
2. We played some shows and we want to play a million more.
3. We tracked six songs for an EP called Amos. We're figuring out the nuts and bolts of releasing it properly, but it's done and we love it.
4. We're writing more songs and Jerry got new sneakers. Vans.
That about sums it up. We're slightly better at doing the Facebook and Twitter thing, so maybe "like" or "follow" us or whatever over there.


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I Suggest Making the client pop-up once you have been matched in a game. I have AFK'd so many games due to not realizing the game had started. I multi-task a lot and switch windows constantly. Maybe even a sound if the client pop-up is not possible.
I made already the same topic @Shieldy
Ooh Sick. I thought i was the only one.
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Its actually great idea, sometimes i have to do something fast before start and prob i can lose a round and that stuff


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James and the Machine
By David Moore
'His knees hurt and the bank keep calling…. we have to run to keep up with his lagging behind, do more work, offer assistance, helping him help himself, caring and not turning backs… his friends are gone, the last man standing, the last man.! this platform offers him looking back at us, before he disappears into the dots that make up our computer screens, blur and move and break down' 'James and the Machine' extends the documentary work Moore creates in Working Men's Clubs in London and offers collaborative methodologies via stages as tableaux. It has become a salvage ethnography, racing against rampant gentrification. David Moore recently exhibited 'Street Portraits from Allenton Estate, Derby, 1988' as part of FORMAT International Photography Festival, Derby, 2015. ©David Moore 2015


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Lucasfilm Ltd., Nerdist Industries, Octagon and Machinima have teamed up to present Course of the Force, an Olympic-style lightsaber relay, where participants will make a journey from Santa Monica to San Diego while benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
At quarter-mile markers (much less than 12 parsecs), participants will hand off the official Course of the Force lightsaber to the next runner as they begin their leg of the journey. Course of the Force will take place July 7-11, in the days leading up to the annual San Diego Comic Con International.
Nerdist Industries' founder Chris Hardwick and co-hosts will follow the action from the Course of the Force lead vehicle each day, broadcasting live to the Nerdist platform, including its YouTube channel. Machinima, the leading next generation video entertainment network for gamers, will produce and simulcast exclusive Course of the Force content through its multi-channel video network and will provide promotion for the event.
As the Course makes its stops along the iconic California coast, Star Wars-themed parties, contests and live Nerdist shows will cap off each day for fans to enjoy.
July 7-11: Daily stops will be announced soon.
Q: What is Course of the Force?
A: Course of the Force is an epic journey through California and a tribute to Star Wars. It is an Olympic torch-styled relay from Santa Monica to San Diego, held in advance of the San Diego Comic Con International.
Q: What is the mission of Course of the Force?
A: Course of the Forces aims to celebrate Star Wars and build momentum leading up to the San Diego Comic Con International, all while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Q: Who can run in the Course of the Force?
A: You can, young Jedi Master! The Course of the Force has limited runner availability but anyone can participate and join alongside celebrities for this inaugural journey. Any runners under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Only adults are allowed to register, but one minor can accompany each adult runner.
Q: What is the registration price?
A: The cost to register is $500, with all registration proceeds benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information, visit the Registration page.
Q: Can I register on-site?
A: No. Anyone interested in participating as a runner must register in advance through our online system.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Participants in the relay are encouraged to come decked out in their best Star Wars or pop culture-themed running gear, not only to look good but also to win prizes. Ancient Jedi Masters carried within backpacks are not required.
Q: Can anyone attend the parties at the end of each day?
A: Stay tuned for announcements related to our daily stops and the entertainment that will be coming with it.


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GE and MCN enlisted Invisible Artists to write, design and animate 6 x 15 second TVCs that demonstrated the innovative work that GE was doing in Australia. Each TVC was designed and conceptualised by our in house team, before being animated and finished speedily to meet the client's tight deadlines.
Danny Stern, Davros, Geoff Parsons, Brad Sayers, Rachel Lewis
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Last summer, Obama's approval rating on InTrade shot upward from June into about early July. After that, his approval rating fell, caught a slight bounce, and then continued downward. It has yet to recover to 2011 levels.
Now that we've entered July once again, the same pattern has shown itself. And right now we're in the middle of the bounce as is the S&P 500, which is highly correlated to Obama's approval rating. The question remains: will the bounce continue upward into recovery or will it break and send Obama's rating even lower?
It remains to be seen what will happen to the President, but we release our Hedgeye Election Indicator (HEI) every Tuesday. And according to the HEI, the President is just barely hanging on in this fight.


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Have only had the bike for 2 weeks but I have covered 320kms on it so far. I am finding it an excellent ride with genuine 80mpg being obtained. The brakes and handling are excellent and the light weight of the bike makes it easy to manage. I must say I would recommend this to anyone who wants a bargain price retro style machine. I am 60 years old and have been riding bikes on the road since I was 16. Pleasantly supprised by the good quality.
Thats good to hear Mike. I tested them when they came into Sinnis, and ended up buying one myself.
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Dun Aluinn is a sophisticated boutique-style private estate house that boasts the luxury proportions of a country pile and the lovability of an original Scottish villa set in over 5 acres. This is your exclusive-hire home on the borders of the Highlands in picturesque Perthshire overlooking the Tay Valley.
Overlooking the Highland market town of Aberfeldy and the Tay Valley, Dun Aluinn (beautiful hillside house in Gaelic) is a restored, boutique holiday home built in the ornate Queen Anne style of 1909 by Scottish architects Sydney Mitchell and Wilson. Expect pitched gables, traditional casement sash- and bay windows, sandstone panels and that rare, particular, beauty of being deliberately asymmetrical.
A coalition of heritage and design narrate the boutique interiors, which involved a long restoration chapter of stripping the house back to its bare architecture bones by uncovering fireplaces, removing layers of paint, restoring the original pitch-pine flooring throughout the house and sympathetically replacing those historical reference points that give Dun Aluinn its unique provenance.
Designed to be a modern private-hire house for group entertaining, there are wonderful oversized sofa corners from the likes of Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia & XVL Belgium which curve around the lounge, cinema-tv snug and panelled drawing room. At the heart of the house is naturally an enormous handcrafted walnut and brass kitchen by Braco Design and the most fabulous 5.5m long, 20-seater oak-topped dining table cast in Black Isle bronze from Nairn.
The magnificent period-panelled entrance hall, which leads off to the bountiful social spaces and the nine luxury bedroom suites, is subtly decked in inky Farrow & Ball tones that wrap around the original staircase and open fire-place.
Dun Aluinn fosters Scottish crafts, which are cleverly fused with design pieces from Denmark, Belgium and Germany and are placed alongside rugs from Linie Design, vintage Danish lighting and contemporary artworks.
Luxury headlines in the nine boutique bedroom suites and accommodation aptly named after local trees, with individually sourced furnishings, some with free-standing bathtubs, and fine linens from Soho House favourite, Josephine Home.
The kitchen is just spectacular and is considered to be the heart of Dun Aluinn, which opens out into a fabulously large dining room with its iconic centrepiece - a solid bronze dining table with oak top measuring 5.5m in length.
When hiring your own private house, you can happily self-cater or head off into nearby Aberfeldy to dine in the town's restaurants or alternatively, opt for your very own restaurant dining experience at Dun Aluinn in partnership with local foodie heroes: Ballintaggart Farmhouse. These lovelies are a family trio who can cater for events, your posh party dinner, gourmet ready meals for a movie screening or just that scrumptious highlands picnic. All sourced locally, these plates of Scottish deliciousness complete the cycle of living in the big house from breakfast to late supper, from wild salmon, farm-to-table beets to local game.
Dun Aluinn has been a true labour of love restoring the once neglected house into the modern private holiday home it is today – fit for purpose filled with people. It was bought by John Burke and his wife Susie Whyte in 2017 who have painstakingly renovated and refurbished the house. Susie is also the architect and designer behind the project.
John and Susie have a passion for renovating and refurbishing properties. John is Managing Director of award-winning builders Corryard, who specialise in bringing old properties back to life. Susie is an architect with a keen eye for the detail required for a renovation of this scale and standard.
The great outdoor pursuits and escapism of Perthshire reign here to please nature lovers and activity junkies alike with cycling, rock climbing, ski in winter, exploring the wild juniper woodlands or diving into the chilled loch waters for a spot of extreme wellbeing. Country walks through the nearby glens, white-water rafting, learning a local craft, joining a cookery school and getting involved with nature conservation - all on the doorstep of Dun Aluinn House. Take in the views of the Tay Valley over to Schiehallion from a wood-fired hot tub for your down-time or to relieve those aches and pains from the great outdoors.
Dun Aluinn House is located next to the town of Aberfeldy in the Scottish county of Perthshire, made famous by "The Birks of Aberfeldy" a song lyric written for a pre-existing melody in 1787 by Robert Burns. He was inspired to write it by the Falls of Moness and the birch trees of Aberfeldy during a tour of the Scottish Highlands.
Surrounded by arresting forest landscapes, babbling rivers and natural beauties - Loch Tay, Glen Lyon, ancient monasteries, churches and royal relics. Not forgetting the oldest tree in the UK – the famous Fortingall Yew Tree - said to be the last descendant of Shakespeare's Birnam Wood.
Apart from finding here several arts, book and craft shops, Aberfeldy is Scotland's first Fairtrade town – where local producers and suppliers have worked together to ensure that local produce, crafted products and skills are not only ethical and organic but are being preserved. It is also home to Dewars whisky Distillery.
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Deep Multiple Instance Hashing for Object-based Image Retrieval
Deep Multiple Instance Hashing for Object-based Image Retrieval
Wanqing Zhao, Ziyu Guan, Hangzai Luo, Jinye Peng, Jianping Fan
Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Main track. Pages 3504-3510. https://doi.org/10.24963/ijcai.2017/490
Multi-keyword query is widely supported in text search engines. However, an analogue in image retrieval systems, multi-object query, is rarely studied. Meanwhile, traditional object-based image retrieval methods often involve multiple steps separately and need expensive location labeling for detecting objects. In this work, we propose a weakly-supervised Deep Multiple Instance Hashing (DMIH) framework for object-based image retrieval. DMIH integrates object detection and hashing learning on the basis of a popular CNN model to build the end-to-end relation between a raw image and the binary hashing codes of multiple objects in it. Specifically, we cast the object detection of each object class as a binary multiple instance learning problem where instances are object proposals extracted from multi-scale convolutional feature maps. For hashing training, we sample image pairs to learn their semantic relationships in terms of hash codes of the most probable proposals for owned labels as guided by object predictors. The two objectives benefit each other in learning. DMIH outperforms state-of-the-arts on public benchmarks for object-based image retrieval and achieves promising results for multi-object queries.
Machine Learning: Multi-instance/Multi-label/Multi-view learning
Machine Learning: Deep Learning


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More SAP customers adopting BPM tools despite the recession
With upgrades forcing companies to look at systems, and a recession forcing cost savings, companies are investing in business process management (BPM) tools, according to recent research.
Business process management (BPM) is gaining popularity among SAP customers as enterprise architects look for new and more cost-effective ways of meeting business needs in the recession, according to analysts.
Companies are buying BPM tools to improve the effectiveness of key enterprise processes to increase productivity and respond faster to customers.
"There's a lot of talk out there about BI," said Kathleen Donahue, who is the director of business process excellence at pharmaceutical giant Wyeth, an SAP customer that uses IDS Scheer's ARIS platform for BPM. "But unless you understand the process … you measure poor result after poor result. It's understanding the process and using the tools to improve the process that's going to improve measurement at the end."
During a recent AMR Research customer forum, about half of the enterprise-size SAP customers participating said they were doing business process management projects, according to Bill Swanton, vice president of industrial products at the Boston-based research firm.
BPM tool sales have been aided by the fact that many companies are preparing for, or are in the midst of, SAP ERP 6.0 upgrades. Typically, Swanton said, companies start such projects when they're doing major work on the ERP system and documentation is no longer up to date, they're trying to consolidate multiple instances, or they're facing an upgrade.
Getting started with BPM tools
In getting started with BPM, it's first important to understand that different types of BPM tools are used to accomplish strategic or tactical goals, Swanton said.
Madison, N.J.-based Wyeth is taking a business process modeling approach to BPM. Business process modeling involves complex documentation of business processes, the systems that support them and other business-oriented information. These tools lend themselves to long-term documentation and analysis of business, processes and systems that implement them, Swanton said. Models are built by defining the architecture of the business and take several years.
For these types of projects, SAP customers are using mainly BPM tools from IDS Scheer and Metastorm. SAP also provides some capabilities in SAP Solution Manager, which can capture business process outlines and documentation.
In Wyeth's case, the company wanted to adopt lean Six Sigma across its supply chain. Wyeth examined its supply chain and the hand-off with the other end-to-end processes it touches, such as discovery to launch (also known as research and design) and order-to-cash. It wanted to optimize its supply chain while also improving the way that it works in those two areas.
Wyeth, which started its project seven years ago, has one of the most sophisticated BPM programs among SAP customers, according to Swanton. Still, the company doesn't consider the project "complete."
"I think you're done with the project when you close the company down," Donahue said. "Because once you start, it becomes the way people think and the way people work. They want to get better, and now they understand how to get better."
The other approach to BPM is adopting business process management systems. These tools let a company add innovative processes on top of ERP and other applications that are already implemented, Swanton said.
It's more heavily used in industries like financial services, which have several systems. For instance, one business process, such as paying an insurance claim, involves a claim system, an insurance contract system, a payment system, and a risk management system. Instead of moving from system to system, a company can put a tool above them, connect the systems and automate the process.
"It tends to be very tactical. I have a business process making too many mistakes and using too many people, and I'm looking for a way to simplify and make it faster," Swanton said. "The company is automating a business process being done manually in one or more systems."
SAP customers are also using BPM tools from Lombardi and Pegasystems for these purposes. In turn, a new SAP BPM product sits on top of NetWeaver and will allow enterprise architects to compose a business process and automate it -- part of the so-called "Galaxy" technology.
NetWeaver BPM will likely be generally available by Sapphire in mid-May, according to SAP. A total of 40 customers have been using the technology in what SAP calls its "ramp-up" stage. Most of the ramp-up customers are looking at implementation of business processes that are not covered in core SAP applications and are very volatile -- for instance, involve changing numbers or type of partners, according to Harald Nehring, senior director of platform marketing for SAP.
"What customers expect here is much better integration with the SAP back-end than you can get from general purpose tools," he said. "Our goal is to use the Galaxy technology to model and show and actually make accessible and tangible the processes in the application."
SAP also provides some of the capabilities within NetWeaver, according to Forrester Research's Ken Vollmer, principal analyst at the Cambridge, Mass.-based firm. Some of those types of problems are being solved within the NetWeaver portal with guided procedures, Swanton said.
Challenges in BPM projects
The BPM systems piece usually isn't too hard to get started, he said, because the tools generate short-term value.
But a business process modeling project is a harder sell, Swanton said. Business people aren't going to spend time on that unless it's important to someone.
"The whole goal here is to have one answer and have everyone do it the same way," he said. "Governance is the hardest part about getting started -- getting people to sit still long enough to agree on what [the business process] is."
That means the biggest challenge is overcoming human resistance to change, Vollmer said. BPM tends to break down walls between siloed operations, and that is frequently an unpopular task to undertake. People fear potential job losses that process improvements may bring.
Vollmer recommends forming a process improvement team made up of key employees in each of the functional areas of the process. The team will analyze bottlenecks, evaluate possible remedies and implement actions to correct them.
"This fosters teamwork between the functional groups and results in a situation where the people with the deepest working knowledge of the process are the ones that end up selling the improvements to the rest of the organization," Vollmer wrote in a report. "Cultural resistance gradually fades into the background."
It's why senior management support is critical.
"I think that business process management is the bridge between a really strong business person and a really strong IT person. You need both," said Donahue, who herself has a primarily business background. "It has to be business people who understand IT and IT people who understand business. One of the challenges is to find that skill set."


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By the end of next weekend we will know the two teams that will be playing in Super Bowl XLVII. When the NFL draft took place during the last weekend of April many fans watched in eager anticipation to see whom their favorite team would select. When the draft was over, some of those same fans began an analysis of their team's picks trying to predict whether the new players would help their team develop into a winning combination. While seasoned players are often the ones who lead the way, the newest members of the team can be called on at a moment's notice to perform at the highest level of the sport. Fans and coaches alike were filled with expectations for these new recruits. And at this point in the season, near the end of the playoffs, we know whether those expectations were fulfilled or whether they were misplaced.
Early in his Gospel, St. Luke describes a similar situation in reference to John the Baptist. Of course, in first-century Palestine there was no "prophet draft" to see who could make the cut as best proclaimer of the word of God. We know that there were any number of people at the time of Jesus who exercised prophetic ministry. Some even claimed to be the Messiah who would throw off the yoke of a foreign oppressor, the Romans. John never claimed that.
Today's feast honors the second of three mysteries that are celebrated as the manifestation of Christ. Last week it was the Magi who bore witness. This week it is John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit descending as a dove. Next week it will be the miracle at Cana that testifies that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed One of God. Unlike some of the rookie players who were drafted last spring, we can acknowledge that Jesus has met every expectation and fulfilled all that we had hoped for.
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This week's episode is titled "Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist." We will meet on Thursday evening, January 17th, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Pastoral Center. The episode lasts about an hour. After viewing, there will be half an hour to share your reactions and thoughts if you wish.
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Help Needed!
· Nancy Heil requests donations of warm, men's winter gloves in large sizes (gloves with thinsulate are best) and men's winter caps (tossle caps to you native Pittsburghers), also with thinsulate.
· She also requests donations of packets of tuna, chicken or other packaged food which does not need refrigeration and can be eaten without cooking.
· Please leave donations in the bins in the back of church. They will go to poor and homeless people. Thank you for your generosity!
Focus on . . . Youth Ministry
The mission of St. Scholastica Catholic Youth Ministry is to help youth develop and maintain a lasting relationship with Christ. Through a variety of programs, events and outreach opportunities, we seek to draw young people into responsible participation in the life, work and mission of the parish community. For more information on events, see the Youth Ministry newsletter available in church or visit http://www.stscholasticayouth.org/. Adults who would like to support youth ministry are encouraged to contact Jamie Dillon at 412-781-0186, ext. 20 or by e-mail: email@example.com.
Pet Therapy at the Aspinwall VA Hospital is Tuesday, January 15th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. RSVP by Monday. Space is very limited but this is a very meaningful way to serve.
Family House Meal is Wednesday, January 16th. Meet at 4:00 pm. Car Pool to Oakland. RSVP by Monday. Even if you can't cook, it's a lot of fun!
Silver Ring Thing is Friday, January 18th at Seton LaSalle High School from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm. RSVP silverringthing.com.
· Homestudy Religious Education check in is today!
· No Religious Education classes on January 20th or 22nd.
There will be a bus leaving from St. Scholastica Church, Aspinwall, for the March For Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, January 25th. We have tickets for the Washington Diocesan Youth Rally in the morning and will attend the MARCH in the afternoon. It is 40 years since the Supreme Court decided it was legal to kill unborn babies. 55,000,000 babies have been legally killed since then. We need to be in Washington on the 25th to speak up for those babies and future babies and their Mothers. Please consider joining us and bringing your students. They will witness the Church Alive. The cost is $25 and $20 for a student. Call Mary Catherine Scanlon, (412-781-6550) for more information or to make a reservation.
Last month, we introduced WeShare, our new online giving program. Here are answers to some questions you may have. To learn more, visit our website, www.saintscholastica.com and click "How to Donate" in the "Ways to Help" box on the home page and most other pages.
Q: Which payment methods are accepted?
A: WeShare has the ability to accept contributions from checking accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, or major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Q: Do parishioners receive receipts for their donations?
A: Yes, all contributors enrolled with WeShare can elect to receive receipts via e-mail.
Q: What if parishioners feel uncomfortable not having something to physically drop into the collection basket?
A: We provide a printable form that can be put into the collection basket that says, "We lovingly made our donation through WeShare."
Q: Is WeShare safe?
A: Yes. WeShare is certified with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) as a Level 1 Service Provider. We implement the safest security standards for online transactions.
The St. Scholastica Respect Life Committee is having a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, January 13th, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. It will be held in the school cafeteria, please use the Third Street door. Proceeds support our bus to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Regular Serving $5, Small Serving $4.
Parishioners who would like a 2012 donation statement for tax purposes can contact Chrissy Morton at firstname.lastname@example.com or 412-781-0186 x24.
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is having an Open House on Saturday, January 26th, from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Come see and hear about the benefits of a Catholic education! Financial aid is available. Any questions please contact Traci Giuffre 412.781.7927.
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11
Aquinas Guild monthly meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 12th at 9:00am and on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00pm. The Aquinas Guild would also like to invite all parishioners to mark their calendar for the Parish's Lenten Day of Reflection which will be held on Thursday, March 21st at 10:00 am. Details on all events to follow.
With joy we announce that Carol Fuller is preparing to enter the Catholic Church through the RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) this year. Carol is a baptized Christian who has decided to become a candidate for the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. The parish will recognize her decision in a Rite of Welcoming the Candidate that will be held during the 11a.m. Mass this Sunday. During the Rite, Carol will declare her intention to enter more deeply into the life of the Catholic Church, and we will welcome her. Please pray for Carol, the RCIA team, and her sponsor, Heather Fuller, who entered the Church through our RCIA in 2009.
Was your New Years resolution to take your ho-hum marriage to wow? It wasn't? Why not?! The next two World Wide Marriage Encounter weekends are February 8th-10th at Quality Inn, Exit 18 off of I-90 or February 22nd-24th, at Gilmary Retreat Center, Pittsburgh. Call 412-635-7775 for more info or visit YourMarriageIsWorthIt.org.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Donald Flinn; Ervin Domzal, father of Janis Domzal; and Eleanor (Ellie) Pantone, wife of Joe Pantone.
Saturday, Vigil of the Baptism of the Lord, January 12
5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
Sunday, Baptism of the Lord, January 13
7:30 am Frank Curcio (Wife & Family)
Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
9:00 am Victoria Mitchell (The 9am Contemporary Choir)
Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
11:00 am Lawrence & Madeline Yeasted (Bill & Kathleen Gavlak)
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
Monday, weekday, January 14
8:30 am Lance Snyder (Judy Micher)
Tuesday, weekday, January 15
10:00 am Jeffrey Heryford (Dominic Stelitano)
Wednesday, weekday, January 16
8:30 am Margaret Mercurio (Mercurio Family)
Thursday, St. Anothony, abbot, January 17
8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE
Friday, weekday, January 18
8:30 am Barbara Zuccaro (Joe & Family)
Saturday, weekday, January 19
9:00 am Anthony Cordisco (Jean & Bill Eckert)
Saturday, Vigil of the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 19
5:00 pm George Peter Simons (Patricia Snyder)
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
Sunday, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 20
7:30 am William Labriola (Labriola Family)
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
11:00 am Henry & Barbara Egger (daughter, Catherine Fabian)
Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed……………....…Ext. 14
Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927


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Just before Christmas we asked you to tell us your favourite hot choc spots for a chance to win a Kissing Stags flask and some Hope & Greenwood hot chocolate. Your entries were amazing – some made us chuckle while others brought a tear to our eyes. But these are the ones that came up trumps.
1. Sue Fisher: "I'd take my flask of hot chocolate everywhere through the chilly winter months. Boot of the car, under desk at work, touchline of pitch at son's games, watching daughters on swings at park, I could go on…."
2. Alice Beaumont: "Sat in a hot chocolate bubble bath!"
3. Pamela Paul: "Snuggled up under a blanket with my girls, while my husband is outside trying to stop the dog from eating the tent."
4. Susie Gahan: "In the back of my 1972 VW Camper! Smiling at the other chilly motorists outside!!"
5. Brogaen Maynard: "When I visit my dad, he loves to get wrapped up and go sit with a hot chocolate on his and mums love seat in the garden, telling me old memories."
Thank you to everyone for all the great entries.
Tell us your top hot choc spot to WINPublished November 22, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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Top Drawer SpringPublished January 21, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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Behold, photographs of stand Anorak at this year's Top Drawer Spring. The first trade event of the season, the show also entailed a quite a few firsts for Anorak:
1. It was the first time we showed our new Spring/Summer product range (including a new coolbag & mini animal washbags)
2. It was the first time we had a dedicated wholesale catalogue (hot off the printer the day before)
3. It was the first time we took a stand 7 metres long! (and slightly less products to fill the space!?)
4. It was the first time we used wooden crates and trestles to fill said stand (no more heavy plinths to lug)
5. It was the first time we forked out for a data capture pen (money very well spent)
6. It was the first Anorak tradeshow of 2011 (a glimpse into the coming year for retail)
7. It was the first time Leno the van driver dropped off our wares (prior to a spot of Latin dancing in his local ballroom)
The good news is that the show was a resounding success, albeit a very hectic and slightly stressful one. And what's more, the early signs are that Anorak's new products are going to be very well received in 2011.
Heal's stocking AnorakPublished July 5, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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We're over the moon that Heal's are now stocking our kissing rabbits range. And what's more, they've taken this lovely picture of our products to use in their summer promotional material. Yippeee.


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Posted: Aug 01, 2011
A group of Harvard heavyweight crew alumni is in China racing in the 2011 International Regatta.
Following a few days of practice at Newell Boathouse and more than 24 hours of travel from Boston to Chengdu, the crew began practicing and competing over the weekend. In their first race, they placed fifth of 12 teams, beating crews from Oxford, Cambridge and Yale.


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Effective communication is one key to helping consumers better understand how massage therapy can be a part of their health and wellness goals. Make the most of the time you have with your clients, from intake to during the massage session to follow-up appointments.
Sometimes clients might not feel comfortable saying much the first time they come in. You know what information you need to get from new clients, but they do not.Before the session, ask focused questions that prompt clients to be specific about their expectations of massage. If they're dealing with pain, ask them to describe how it feels, when they experience it, and how they manage it. Organize this information on an intake form, and use it to tailor your massage to their needs.
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Maintain eye contact while your clients speak so they know you're engaged. Let them take their time. They want to know that you are invested in their well-being. When they finish, summarize what they've told verbally and through their intake form. This way they know you understand and it gives them a chance to clarify any information.
During the session, ask how the pressure feels. Ask if the room temperature is comfortable, if the music volume is OK, or if you can adjust anything else. Check in multiple times during the session, especially if your client has health issues that might cause discomfort. Frequent check-ins let clients know that you are attentive, and will adjust to provide them better care.
After the session, get your clients' impressions of the massage by asking them questions related to your discussion during intake. If they came in needing stress relief, ask them if they feel relaxed. Or, if they came in needing to manage pain, ask them to rate their pain post-massage. Offer them self-care techniques specific to their issue to take home, either verbally or in a brief handout you complied in advance. This lets them know that you value their feedback, and allows you to better cater to their needs next time they come in.
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Find meaningful ways to stay in touch with your clients. Invite them to follow you on social media, or subscribe to your e-newsletter. Post condition-specific information, including new research and management techniques. This lets them know that you care, even from a distance.
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