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The Cherry Trees in the Nations Capitol are now in bloom. It is when this occurs in the early spring that I most enjoy the beauty that God has given to us. The Japanese culture has taken admiration of natural beauty to a level that resembles religious devotion. Hanami, the viewing of Sakura or cherry blossoms is a vibrant example which many regard as a National holiday period know as "Sakura Matsuri" or Cheery Blossom Festival. I have been privileged to enjoy sharing it with them in Hirisaki. One of the best known songs of Japan, Sakura, relates to this tradition.
Nearly everyone has at sometime related "Communing with Nature" to a spiritual experience, which in many respects it is. However an often heard argument the gist of which is "I don't need church - this is how I keep in touch with God" reveals that even the most beautiful things can have a negative side.
In considering that argument two truths pop out at me. First contemplation and admiration of the peaceful, quiet and intricately beautiful aspects of our natural world does not make us good, peaceful, quite, fair, principled, virtious, or likable beings or societies. Many of the worlds most violent and despotic individuals and governments have espoused world views that Honored Nature and respected the environment. Merely having a spiritual experience or orientation or feeling good, does not equate to being Godly. Secondly Christianity is not about us being fulfilled individually, the purpose and vision of the Christian community should be to meet others, with God's love, at the place of their need.


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UMD: A Globally Connected University
UMD Exchange: Munich University of Applied Sciences (MUAS) (Germany)
All students accepted to an Exchange program are automatically considered for an award of $1,000! See Cost tab for more information.
Host Institution
Munich University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971 through the amalgamation of seven colleges of technology and higher education, some of which date back to the early 19th century. Today it is the largest university of its kind in Bavaria and the second largest in Germany. Its great variety of well-structured study programs, and small study groups as well as its international activities and excellent contacts with industry and commerce make Munich University of Applied Sciences a highly renowned university.
Students can choose from over 60 Bachelor and Master Programs in 14 departments. Approximately 470 professors, 600 part time lecturers with industry background and over 460 technical and administrative staff members strive to provide around 15,000 students with the best education for their future careers. Munich University of Applied Sciences provides full-time and part-time degree programs with a strong focus on application-oriented teaching. Before they embark on their careers, our graduates will have gained a thorough practical and theoretical understanding of their field by acquiring relevant on-the-job experience.
Faculty members cultivate close contacts to industry and commerce. Most of the graduates' final projects, for example, are carried out in collaboration with national and international companies.
MUAS collaborates with around 200 partner universities in Europe, North and South America and Asia. International students currently make up 11% of the student body.
Host City
Munich is one of the leading economic regions in Europe and renowned for its educational landscape. The city is home to over 20,000 high-tech firms, a range of major banks and insurance companies, market leaders in the media sector and specialist branches of industry. Companies like Siemens, O2 and BMW have their headquarters and other global players like Apple or Microsoft have their German branch offices here. In this environment, Munich University of Applied Sciences has developed a high-quality, differentiated, and application-oriented program.
Exchange programs are highly competitive and space in each program is limited. You must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to apply to this program:
- Completion of 2 semesters at UMD
Exchange programs are a good fit for students looking for immersion, personal growth, and the opportunity to strengthen qualities such as independence and adaptability.
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A student visa is required for participation on this exchange. For more information, please visit our study abroad visa guide to view instructions for the country you will be visiting. Please note that visa information is subject to change and you are responsible for checking the embassy website for updates.
- Click "Apply Now" at the top of this page. You will log in with your UMD directory ID and password.
- Submit all application materials by the deadline listed below. This includes meeting with your EA advisor (listed at the top of this page) and submitting an official transcript.
- After the application deadline, we will review all completed applications and nominate students for available spots in each exchange program.
- If you are nominated to participate in this exchange, you will work with your EA advisor (listed above) to apply directly to the host university, who will formally admit you to the exchange program.
- Nominated students will then work with their EA advisor (listed above) and our partner universities to coordinate all aspects of the stay at the host university such as course registration, visas and arrival.
The language of instruction at MUAS is German. Each semester, a limited number of courses are taught in English. Departments that have courses available in English are Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, German Culture, and Environmental Technology.
Courses offered in English change every semester, so students must be flexible.
All credit you earn on this program will count as transfer credit towards your UMD degree. Most courses at MUAS will be converted as follows:
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|3 UMD Credit
The chart above was last approved by the UMD Transfer Credit Committee on October 22, 2015.
You can view how courses at this institution have previously been evaluated for UMD equivalents through the Transfer Credit Services Equivalency Database (TCEQ). If you are interested in taking a course not listed on TCEQ, you may have it evaluated for acceptability by following the UMD Registrar's evaluation request guidelines.
Undergraduates must receive a C- equivalent or better in order to be eligible for the transfer of credit.
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Munich has a high demand housing market so it is recommended that students look for housing early. MUAS provides a housing guide for finding off campus accommodation: https://w3-mediapool.hm.edu/mediapool/media/dachmarke/dm_lokal/hm_intern... . You can visit the MUAS website to learn more about the resident hall lottery system.
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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Kula Conveyor Belt Sushi
Now that I have a couple of visits under my belt (literally), I've gathered a few tips for those of you who haven't yet been (and maybe even a couple for those of you who have).
1. Be Prepared for a Wait
Everyone is super excited to check this place out, and they don't take reservations, so right now there's pretty much always a wait. The good news is, it goes fast. Both times I've been, the wait was shorter than the electronic check-in kiosk estimated (just to give you an idea of what to expect, I waited about 45 minutes on my first visit and 30 minutes on my second - both times for dinner). You can choose to get a text when you're close to being seated, which means you can go across the street to Black Star Co-op for some pre-gaming if you like.
2. Ordering Tips
• If it's your first visit to Kula, your server will show you how to remove plates from the conveyor belt (don't take the whole dome!) and walk you through the digital ordering system. One thing we missed the first time we went is that there's a Next button for some of the sections of the menu (we explored the various tabs, but didn't notice that some tabs had several pages).
• There's a button on the pad to summon your server. You'll probably need to do this if you need a water refill - they don't come back regularly to check on you.
• Everything on the conveyor belt is $2.25/plate. On the digital menu, any item without a price is $2.25; the things that cost more are marked with a price.
• A couple of the items I liked off the digital menu:
- Any salmon nigiri;
- Any beef nigiri;
- Ikura (salmon roe);
- Seared scallop with Japanese mayo;
- Crispy rice with spicy salmon;*
- Sesame balls*
* I highly recommend ordering any fried items off the menu, even though they're available on the conveyor belt. They taste better fresh!
- Uni - uni is one of my favorite things in the world, but the uni I tried here did not taste fresh. :(
- Maki - I've tried four different maki rolls here - would not order any again.
3. Have Fun!
Both of my visits here were a ton of fun. I love being able to "shop" the conveyor belt and explore the menu simultaneously. Plus, the cartoons that play for every five plates you buy and the prizes you win for every fifteen plates you buy add to the festiveness of the experience. If your kids are adventurous eaters, they will love it. If you are just young at heart, you'll love it, too!
Is it the best sushi in town? Of course not. But it's better and much more interesting than grocery store sushi, with plenty of options available for your non-sushi-loving friends, too. Mostly, you're here for the experience - and I think it's one you'll enjoy.
Kula Sushi
6929 Airport Blvd., Suite 125
Austin, TX 78752
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento State senior Ana Loaiza Esquivias was named this week's Big Sky Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the second time this season, the conference announced today.
Despite playing just one team match this weekend, Loaiza Esquivias made the most of her time on the court, going 1-0 against some of the nation's top competitors.
In singles play, Loaiza Esquivias went up against #45 Saint Mary's no. 1, Mariia Kozyreva, winning in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. The win was huge for Ana, as Kozyreva had just defeated the nation's No. 9 player, Anna Danilina of Florida, on Feb. 23, 2018. Her win gave the Hornets one of their two points on the day.
Prior to that win, Loaiza Esquivias and her partner Carolina Chernyetsky went head-to-head with the Saint Mary's team of Kozyreva and Hind Abdelouahid. Despite the Saint Mary's pair being ranked #35 as a team, Ana and Carolina battled the pair to a 4-4 score before the match was called and left unfinished.
Ana has played every match this season in the No. 1 Singles and No. 1 Doubles position and is a combined 4-3 and 2-3, respectively. She is 2-0 in both singles and doubles play against Big Sky Conference opponents.
The award is the second this season for Loaiza Esquivias and the sixth of her career. As a Hornet, the Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico native is now 55-23 in singles matches and an incredible 32-2 in conference singles play.


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A story about cookies
Call it a social experiment, if you like.
When we went to Namine's piano recital, we had to bring some kind of snack. (Every family did.) We'd planned on making cookies, but we never got the chance. Lacking the time, we just bought a package of cookies.
Before we left for the recital, Jessica put the cookies into one of our empty cookie tins. When I asked why, she said, "So they look homemade."
Fast forward to after Namine's recital, when everyone was free to partake of said snacks. As it turned out, nearly everyone else had also brought cookies, but had left them in the store-bought packages they came in.
Interestingly enough, our cookies were gone first. We even overheard one person say, "Try these cookies, I think they're homemade!"


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Cloud is the centre of network innovation, says Juniper R&D boss
Juniper Networks' Rami Rahim describes cloud as steam engine of 21st century
Cloud computing is at the centre of where innovation is happening in the networking industry, according to Rami Rahim, executive vice president and general manager of Juniper Networks' Development and Innovation organisation.
Speaking to ITP.net while in Dubai last month, Rahim said that cloud could be described as the steam engine of the 21st century. He said that, as head of Juniper's product development, the vendor was putting a lot of focus into helping organisations use cloud to further their businesses. This was particularly true when it came to telecoms customers, he said.
"I think more and more of our customers are starting to value and need the same thing to drive their businesses forward. And this is true across regions, but it's also true across verticals," he said.
"You see customers that have traditionally operated networks, and offered connectivity services, are recognising the value of cloud as a new means of providing agility, and are introducing new services for their end users, so creating new revenue streams.
"And then those customers that have traditionally been pure data centre services-type providers are actually starting to build the network infrastructure to connect those data centres together, and to connect that infrastructure of data centres to the consumers of cloud services."
Rahim said that, though organisations providing cloud services might have started off with different architectures, they are, more or less, converging towards similar architectures, and that they were doing this by thinking more carefully about their networks. He said that this was simply down to the recognition of the benefits of cloud computing.
"The benefits are pretty well understood at this point in time - to crush operational costs, and to increase the opportunity to monetise their operations much better with new revenue streams," he said.
"We at Juniper obviously believe that the centre of your ability to become a cloud provider, our customers, is the network."
Rahim said that Juniper was confident in the performance that it could offer customers from a networking perspective, but added that the vendor was now looking to add intelligence to its products. He added that the word "intelligence" in networking had a very specific meaning to Juniper.
"It means making the networks that are still somewhat complex and brittle today far easier to operate and to manage - that's how you reduce the cost," he explained.
"It means having networks that are self-aware and can self-optimise so that they can be used far more efficiently - yet another means of reducing the cost of running these networks. It also means unleashing the data that today is trapped in these networks and is not getting leveraged for a variety of purposes.


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Router Transformation
Ø Each user defined output group of Router transformation is associated with a condition and when a record satisfying an output group condition the record will be router to corresponding output group.
Ø A Router transformation tests data for one or more conditions and gives you the option to route rows of data that do not meet any of the conditions to a default output group.
Ø A Router transformation consists of input and output groups, input and output ports, group filter conditions, and properties that you configure in the Designer, see the below figure to understand differnet components of a Router transformation
Ø When a record is satisfying multiple group conditions the record will be routed to all the corresponding output groups.
Ø When a record is not satisfying any group condition the record will be routed to Default output group.
Ø The Router transformation can be used to route data coming from Relational and Non relational sources.


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The big IT job skills squeeze
IT skill shortages can be a double-edge sword for partners.
On one hand, channel partners can exploit IT staffing shortages at potential client sites and find new business opportunities (as mentioned in a recent story on SearchITChannel about new managed security services from Cisco, for example). That's the good news. On the flip side, partner businesses may find themselves in the same IT talent shortage predicament that's plaguing their enterprise customers and IT vendor partners — namely, the IT talent well is dry.
As of April 1, 2014, Dice reported the number of available tech jobs at 80,612, broken down by 48,472 full-time positions, 34,887 contract positions, 1,746 part-time positions and 645 telecommuting positions.
According to a recent report from Dice on tech skills demand, requests for "popular" IT professionals such as those with skills in big data, mobile, cloud computing and security is soaring, with the unemployment rate hovering below 3%.
Dice, a job search site for IT professionals, bases its findings on the number of job postings on its popular site.
Here's a quick look at the breakdown, according to Dice:
- Big data is big time. Job postings for NoSQL experts is up 54% year over year; postings for big data talent is up 46% year over year; Hadoop, up 43%; and demand for Python experts is up 16%.
- IT professionals with security skills credentials are a top item for companies: Demand for cyber security professionals is up 162% year over year; "information security" specialists up 19% year over year; and job listings for firewall professionals, including engineers and administrators, is up 7%.
- Cloud professionals, or, specifically, demand for Software as a Service (Saas) developers and project managers is up 20% year over year, as is demand for IT professionals with cloud experience, which is up 27%.
- Mobile is everywhere, which explains why job postings for user interface and user experience experts is up 18% year over year.


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Another video direct from EA, this time showcasing MySims for the Wii and DS. This game looks to dethrone Animal Crossing as the cutesy wutesy town simulator! Watch the teaser and judge for yourself!
Enjoy this custom video from Electronic Arts, in which Lily Allen's "Smile" video is redone using The Sims 2! I know it seems like a weird idea, but Lily sounds just as good in Simlish as she does in English!
The second big Halo 2 map pack story of the week comes in the purchase of the maps themselves...or lack of purchase that is.
Early on it was discovered that you can get the new Halo 2 maps for free from an XB360 using a specific exploit. I will not detail the exploit here, as I have agreed to Bungie's terms in return for their time.
It doesn't matter though, as those who used the exploit will soon be forced to pay for the maps. When calling a source within Bungie today, I was told of a few methods they will be using to combat the exploiting. The first method will be a "possible patch to detect unpaid map packs". The second method will be an IP tracer.
"We record the IP addresses of all connections to the halo 2 matchmaking system and the downloader. Regardless of which Gamertag the player used, they all will share the same IP address. We know exactly who they are."
But how can they possibly get all the thousands and thousands of players who did this? "We have some ideas, and are working with Microsoft to deduct the fee from player's Live subscription time if they used a Live card or directly from their listed credit card on their MAIN GAMERTAG."
Before you get your panties in a bunch though, they will be notifying as many players as possible to be honest and pay up. Those that don't will be charged. I was not given a time-table, but look for this to happen very soon.
So by now I am sure you have heard the rumors about some kids on GameFAQs that claim to have found a hidden Halo 1 pistol on Tombstone, one of the two new Halo 2 maps.
Here are both threads:
A quick readthrough of both threads will tell you what you already suspect...that this is in fact BOGUS! However, if the following modder's screenshot doesn't prove that the handgun is only scenery, we have something that may.
As if a slew of racist PSP camaigns worldwide, and one of the worst absolute US marketing campaigns ever for a gaming system weren't enough, Sony sinks to a new low in their new EU commercials. Perhaps it's better if you just watch for yourself...but I don't get what Sony's thinking...associating the PS3 with taking a dump...now THAT is living! LMAO!


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How important is a free proof? The importance of a visual simple is one that you can never ignore. There are so many reasons why you should get one. First of all, you will see if the shop can meet your needs. You do not want to give out products that do not show your brand properly. Recipients may happy when they receive it, but there is a chance that they will not notice the brand. If customization is poor, people can easily ignore it. That contradicts the purpose of buying promotional items. What you want is to promote your brand, but that is not possible if customization is poor.
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ThePenGuy.com is one site that provides free proof to potential customers. The site does not hesitate to show customers how customization will look like once it reaches their front doors. Why does the site give free visual samples? First, they want to satisfy their customers. If customers love the proof they received, then customer satisfaction will be very easy to achieve.
Second, ThePenGuy.com is serious about helping their customers promote their brands. They do not just accept orders in order to make money, but they aim to help customers create brand awareness and become successful in their industry. Now that is exactly how a site should be.
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A lot of businesses have regretted not getting a free proof. They ordered numerous items but got disappointed when the package was delivered. The same thing can easily happen to you. You may not worry too much if your funds are more than enough. What if your budget is limited? Although you are still taking a risk when you invest in promotional items, a free visual sample can definitely reduce the risks involved. So the next time you shop for promotional merchandise, do not be in a hurry. Ask for a sample and check it meticulously. You do not want to go wrong here. You will be making a huge decision that will impact your business. Grab the opportunity to get a free proof and give away products that will surely impress customers and remind them of your brand.


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There's really nothing scarier than coming home from the hospital — or the adoption agency! — with a new little human being to take care of. Until now, you've only been responsible for your own life. Now, you're responsible for the life of someone else – someone you love more than life itself.
And while new parents' minds are whirling with what-ifs and possibilities, there are many what-ifs that revolve around money. After all, a new child brings with him or her the possibility of all sorts of money questions, issues and problems.
But just sorting through your financial questions can help you form a plan and feel more settled as a new parent. So if you're about to have or adopt a baby — or if you've just become a parent — ask yourself these money questions.
1. How Do We Save More Money?
The USDA estimates that it will cost somewhere around $250,000 to raise a baby from birth to 18 in today's world. But it really doesn't have to cost that much to raise a child.
Sure, you can choose to spend money on all the extras, but they aren't necessary. So if you're strapped for cash, look for ways to save. Some ideas include:
- Buy less baby stuff. Many of the products on the market today are simply unnecessary.
- Go for double duty items — especially for larger purchases. For instance, buy just a pack n' play instead of both a pack n' play and a crib.
- Buy used. Most baby items — especially clothes — can be bought lightly used for a fraction of the cost. As long as you check for safety hazards and product recalls, you can safely buy just about anything (besides a car seat!) on Craigslist or eBay.
- DIY it. From decorating the nursery to making baby food, doing things yourself instead of paying someone else to do them will save you a fortune.
2. What Updates Do We Need to Make for Our Taxes?
While a big tax return check seems like a good thing, that check at the end of the year just means that you've given Uncle Sam an interest-free loan all year.
So it's important to come out as close to $0 as possible when it comes to your taxes. And when you have a child, you get extra dependent exemptions. Be sure you take them.
Also, if you're planning to pay for child care, check out your tax-saving options. See if your employer offers a Flexible Spending Account, which lets you pay for child care with pre-tax income. If not, keep your receipts and file for the child-care tax deduction at the end of the year.
3. What About Life Insurance?
Life insurance is absolutely crucial for new parents. While you don't want to think about possible tragedies, you do want to provide for your child in case something should happen to you.
Life insurance amounts are usually calculated using your income. Something like 5X or 10X your current annual income is pretty standard. But even stay-at-home parents — who have no income but provide lots of otherwise-expensive services (child care, cleaning, etc.) to the family — need life insurance.
So if you don't have life insurance, get it now. If you do, be sure to update your amounts and beneficiaries accordingly.
4. Can We Survive on One Income?
Many families choose to have one parent stay at home with the new baby — at least for the first year or two. And if this is the best option for your family, you'll do well to practice living on one income ahead of time. Learn to cut expenses, save more, and leverage your resources to stick to a single income, if you want to stay home with the little one.
If you don't prefer to stay home — or simply can't survive on a single income for more than a few weeks — then take time to carefully consider your child care options. There are plenty of ways to make child care more affordable — from choosing cheaper home-based or ministry-based licensed daycares to choosing a flexible-schedule job that requires you to use less child care.
5. How Will We Save for College?
First, you should be saving for retirement before you save for college. Your child can take out student loans for school, if necessary. You can't, however, take out loans for retirement. And you don't want your child to get stuck with your retirement care costs down the road, either.
If you are already saving adequately for retirement, though, take time to research future college costs for your child. Decide what percentage of college you'll ideally cover. (Most parents don't cover — or even need to cover — 100% because of grants and scholarships.) Then, come up with a plan to gradually save for college.
6. Where Do We Need to Cut Back?
You may find that even with adequate planning and a decent budget, you have trouble making ends meet when you have a baby. If that's the case, look for other places to cut back.
Instead of a date night to dinner and a movie, for instance, rent a Redbox flick and fix a romantic post-bedtime dinner at home. Or consider downgrading your car, cutting back on shopping trips, or cooking more from scratch.
Downsizing your budget to cover the costs of a new life isn't always easy. But it's definitely worth the effort.
More Money-Saving Reads:
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- How to Get Your Free Annual Credit Report
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- How Credit Impacts Your Day-to-Day Life
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Prior to travel to Peru, The Company recommends Client's get the following vaccinations (Yellow Fever, Hepatitis-A, Hepatitis-B) and seek professional medical advice with regards to Malaria, Dengue fever, and Chikungunya. General health advice for travelers to Peru can also be found on the following websites:
US Gov – Center for Disease Control and Prevention (http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/peru.html)
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The Company management team, and anyone else working in association with The Company, cannot be held responsible for any accident or mishap that may occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with The Client's visit. In the absence of more qualified medical assistance, The Company's employees and staff will, to the best of their knowledge and ability, provide First Aid support if and when needed.
By reading the Terms and Conditions, The Client agrees not to take any legal proceedings against The Company or its employees as a result of any First Aid treatment, advice, information or medicines given or administered during The Client's time spent on a workshop, tour, expedition or other travel-related product or service.
It is compulsory that Clients have personal health and travel insurance. It is The Client's responsibility to obtain sufficient personal travel and health insurance prior to their travel to a Company-organised workshop, tour, expedition or other travel-related product or service. The Company recommends taking out specific or additional insurance in case of damage or theft of personal photography equipment. The Client is willing to accept full responsibility for insurance up to limits that The Client may require. This insurance should cover personal accident, medical expenses, air ambulance, loss of effects, repatriation costs and all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury delay or inconvenience occurring to The Client and/or loss or damage to personal possessions and effects (e.g. photography equipment). When obtaining travel insurance The Client must ensure that the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken.


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If you're a parent and an innovation buff as well, you're probably going to like the 2012 Nissan Quest minivan. It comes with bold styling and boasts of full surround glass on top of its many family friendly innovations. The 2012 Quest appears like it was carved from one solid piece of sculptor's stone.
It has a sophisticated and modern look, merged with fluid sculptural elements with a dynamic mass and crafted details to have a fresh minivan design. The 2012 Quest is equipped with standard Nissan Intelligent Key and optional one-touch power sliding doors. This means that at just a touch of a button, the side door can be unlocked and opened.
Entry to the third row is easier since a standard walk-in device was placed on the second row. Quest SL and LE models offer this one-touch unlock/open power rear liftgate as standard. The 2012 Nissan Quest is mostly a carryover model and it shows in the price.
The base Quest 3.5 S has a price tag of $28,560, similar to the 2011 model. The price goes up to $42,160 for the range-topping Quest 3.5 LE, which has the following features as standard: HID headlights, DVD entertainment system, 8-inch color display, and blind spot warning system.
The Quest 3.5 SV has a starting price of $31,860, and the Quest 3.5 SL has a price tag of $35,310. The Quest SL is slotted under the LE model, and is equipped with these standard features: leather seats, 18-inch wheels, and a power liftgate.
Additional revisions to the 2012 Quest include Nissan's Intelligent Key as standard on all models, and standard XM satellite radio on SV and SL models. A 3.5-liter V-6 engine powers the Quest. It produces 260 hp and 240 lb-ft., and is coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).


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18 Things You Wish You Knew as a New Mother
There is probably no woman in this world who will not love to enjoy the bliss of motherhood! It is aptly said that being a mother is one of the loveliest feelings that a woman experiences in her life. Holding the little bundle of joy in her arms, a new mom can feel heaven on earth for sure. However, parenthood is not all about pleasures. There are various kinds of problems associated with the same as well.
1. You will lose those long peaceful sleeping hours. You will need to wake up every 2 hours to feed the infant.
2. Learn to use a breast pump properly so that even with less milk supply, you can feed your baby well.
3. You will need to have heaps of baby clothes ready as the baby might poop, puke and urinate innumerable times during the day.
4. You might not be able to have a regular rocking sex life just after having the baby. Hormonal changes have a great impact on the mind and body.
5. A visit to the grocery store for half an hour will need a preparation of 3 hours.
6. Taking care of the baby is not a job. It is a happiness that is for lifetime.
7. Carrying the child in the car is not as simple as it seems. The car seat can become really nasty.
8. Watching the television will not be the same anymore. You will not get enough time to catch up on your favorite shows.
9. No Weekends for a New Mom.
10. Do not pay attention to every small thing that relatives and friends say. Follow your instincts – you cannot harm your baby.
11. It is not important to buy loads of stuff for the new baby as he/she will outgrow the same in no time.
12. Initial days of motherhood are tough since the body is tired and hormones start crashing.
13. You will need assistance for going to the toilet after the delivery. Do not feel embarrassed for the same.
14. You might not find enough time for a proper meal. Grab whatever is available and make yourself full.
15. Understand the smallest needs of the child with his/her expressions.
16. Your social life might take a backseat for few days as the whole concentration will be on the kid.
17. You will become selfless and think of things related to the child only.
18. Last, but not the least all these things are worth it as motherhood is one of the happiest experiences in your lifetime that you will treasure for the rest of your days.


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Purchasing Procedures
No individual has the authority to enter into purchase contracts or in any way obligate Indiana Wesleyan University for a procurement indebtedness unless specifically authorized to do so. Any such negotiations are considered as unauthorized purchases and the individual may encounter a personal obligation to the vendor.
With the exception of the Library and Maintenance department, ALL purchases are to be made through the Procurement office. Purchase order numbers will not be given out in advance.
Office supplies should be purchased from the vendor that the university has selected through a bid process to determine the lowest rates. Please contact Accounts Payable for a supply catalog and current price list.
Printing orders must go out for bid. A minimum of three bids should be sought with at least one being a local vendor. Bid forms are available from the Procurement office.
For a complete listing of Procurement policies and procedures, please see the Procurement Intranet site on the Family Page.
This policy applies to all the employees of the University.
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Cuban composer/pianist/bandleader Omar Sosa brings his signature style that mixes jazz influences with Latin rhythms, North African percussion, and spoken word to BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn. He has appeared in major venues throughout the world, and received a lifetime achievement award from the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC in 2003 for his contribution to the development of Latin jazz in the United States. At BRIC House he will perform with his virtuosic Quarteto AfroCubano.
Omar Sosa Quarteto AfroCubano
DATE: Thursday, April 30, 2015 | TIME: 8:00 pm
PRICE: Starting at $20.00 | VENUE: BRIC House
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WASHINGTON (CBS DC) — Vice President Joe Biden spoke with business and political leaders from 51 African nations on Tuesday, but unfortunately the gaffe-prone politician referred to the entire continent as a single country.
"There is no reason the nation of African cannot, and should not, join the ranks of the world's most prosperous nations," Biden told leaders at the U.S.-African Business Forum in Washington. Biden assured those in attendance for the summit that "America is betting on Africa."
"It's never, ever been a good bet to bet against America, and America is betting on Africa. The idea, the idea and the reality are just tantalizing. The possibilities are immense. We are betting on each other," he said. "Africa on America and America on Africa."
Biden explained that American businesses will begin "showing up" in Africa to compete with Chinese and European businesses.
"American businesses have to show up, and they are showing up. And they are doing it in greater and greater numbers to compete alongside Indian, Chinese, European companies for African trade and investment," he said.
President Barack Obama, detailing a new executive order establishing the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, said that the move will "promote broad-based economic growth and job creation in the United States and Africa by encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa."


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Trip Down Memory Lane
Reporter: Pat Ashworth
The Club trip to Sauze was 40 years on from the first coach-load sized Club holiday, which was to Sauze. On that occasion, we stayed at the Hotel Derby, and had to get out of the coach on the way uphill as the coach was struggling. Bill Matthews and I were on both holidays. One of the main memories of Sauze is the trauma of the Lago Nero lift which was a T bar - very long with a narrow track up through the woods. We were scared stiff of falling off as there wasn't enough room to ski back down.
The Manchester Club had been formed a few years previously, growing out of the SCGB exercise classes at John Dalton College, organised by local SCGB Rep Gerald Wilmer, who had amassed the princely sum of about £90 from the takings. Mike and Marianne Tann (remember their barbecues in Rainow?) and Barbara and Harvey Scholes were instrumental in developing the idea of a local club affiliated to the SCGB. We used the takings to buy 6 pairs of grass skis, broom poles to use as ski sticks and a portable wire tow, and started skiing at Werneth Low, trying to avoid the hazards of cow pats and thistles.
The people who attended the exercise classes tended to be SCGB members, many of whom also belonged to the Inter-Varsity Club (IVC), ice skaters from Altrincham, and people who used to go to Scotland by minibus with Small Group Travel or Brighams. We would meet at the cathedral after work, and travel up to the Cairngorms, arriving with the dawn chorus.
We had had a few holidays with smaller numbers, mainly the intrepid minibus skiers, before Ursula and Peter Whitehead organised the big trip. Following the Sauze holiday, Harry and I organised the non-child holidays until about 1990. The end of season party at our house was the time when we all met to agree on the following season. A bit different now, with decisions being made a whole year or more in advance. We often arranged two-centre holidays, giving people a choice between two resorts or both. Barry and Jonquil moved back to the area when Jonquil was expecting Gavin, and they became the mainstay of a school holiday trip for families and teachers, using coach travel and self-catering facilities. As families have grown up, we seem to have lost the opportunity to grow our own skiers, as no one else has come forward to arrange anything in school holidays.
It was lovely to see how, despite the fact that many of us are of pensionable age, the club is still thriving, clarifying its purpose and looking at ways to help others enjoy the experience of skiing. In Sauze there were a couple of competitive elements: who could go fastest or find the best off-piste, and who would soon be reaching an age to get a reduced price lift-pass. It was good to have Roy Formby with us. I enjoyed hearing his stories of early SCGB holidays, and to reminisce about the times he had skied with us. We had a holiday in Val just after Roy had met Whitney and he was making nightly phone calls to the new love in his life.


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To meet growing consumer demand for energy efficiency, an increasing number of residential contractors are building all-electric homes. These homes feature an impressive list of high-performance features, which benefit both the builder and the homebuyer.
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Low annual energy costs. Georgia Power's rates remain well below the national average.
Peace of mind. No worries about pilot lights or combustion.
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A cool kitchen. Electric stoves create less radiant heat but more comfort and savings on air-conditioning costs.
Easy maintenance and a long-life expectancy. This means lower operating costs and a reduced chance of roof leaks, since flues are not needed for any equipment or appliances.
Helpful billing options. Enjoy the convenience of one bill for power from one reliable source, plus Budget Billing and electronic bill payment options.
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Flexible Installation. All-electric gives you flexibility in locating major appliances, heating and air systems and water heaters without worrying about vent-pipe placement.
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Wiki Whale
No need to go whale watching in the dangerous, deep blue sea. Give your children the Wiki Whale Play Tent in the safety of your own backyard. This blue whale tent by Bazoongi features an inflatable tail (air pump is included). Moreover, the mouth of the whale acts as an easy access to and from the tent. As such, Wiki Whale will be sure to fire your kid's imagination as they spend hours playing inside it. Wiki Whale comes in a color box with an easy-to-carry handle.
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Why Effective, Modern SEO Requires Technical, Creative, and Strategic Thinking - Whiteboard FridayBlog Post: August 07, 2015
I absolutely agree with you on site speed. This one topic alone is a very in-depth subject, ranging from making sure images are optimized, to making sure your CMS isn't bogged down by poorly coded plugins, to making sure your server itself is quickly accessible from many locations. Not to mention that, if you plan on getting big, being sure your server can handle all those connections.


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Coordinator, Data and Analytics Featured
What do you do all day? At NMSI, our people mean everything to us, they are the lifeblood of the organization. Without our staff, NMSI is just an idea. As a member of the Data and Analytics team, the coordinator will play a key role in supporting teams across the organization to have the data they need to evaluate pilots and programs, make data-driven decisions and improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Specifically, the Data and Analytics Coordinator will support critical workstreams like survey development and deployment, fulfillment and routing of data requests, managing data collection of AP outcomes data, and developing reports and dashboards that enable critical access to data. The Coordinator, Data and Analytics reports to the Director, Data and Analytics. This full-time role is based in Dallas. What are the details? Build and deploy external surveys for the organization using Qualtrics Support the data collection process for AP outcomes data with our partner schools Triage data requests to the appropriate Data and Analytics team member for action and support with data requests when capacity allows Build and deploy Data and Analytics tools (reports, dashboards, etc.) Test reports, dashboards and other Data and Analytics tools prior to release Model inclusive behaviors and embrace all dimensions of diversity in the organization Other duties as assigned What are we looking for? Education & Experience – You have a bachelor's degree and have worked in a professional capacity for at least two years related experience or strong internship experience that exhibited related skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience working with Qualtrics, PowerBI, SQL, or R platforms a plus. Determined – You have an insatiable appetite for data and process improvement; if data exist, you'll find a way to get the data to our people in the way it is most strategically useful. Attentive to Detail – You are our last line of defense against data / calculation errors; an obsessive commitment to accuracy is key in all of your work. Inclusive – You can work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or job type—or any other factor that makes us unique! Organized & Productive – You are a master at planning your day and not letting distractions get in the way of meeting your goals, and you are committed to accuracy in your work. Reliable – You can work effectively with minimal supervision, but you also know when to ask for help. Flexible – You are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with competing priorities; you're willing to travel a few times throughout the year when necessary. Growth Mindset – You learn from failure and crave feedback, because you know that it makes you better; you are also not afraid to give feedback to your manager or colleagues. Tech Savvy – You embrace technology as a tool to enhance your work effectiveness but not a tool to replace hard work. Want to learn more? The National Math and Science Initiative is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today's classrooms and ensuring that all students have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the global economy of the 21st century. Founded in 2007, NMSI began by dramatically improving student participation and success in rigorous Advanced Placement math, science and English courses in 85 courses across seven states. Today, NMSI has scaled its proven program to serve more than 2 million students, 65,000 teachers, 1,300 high schools and 45 universities across 49 states, and is having a demonstrable and lasting impact on student outcomes. NMSI Next , our five-year strategic plan, deepens our commitment to transform our current programs. In doing so, we will also launch a bold approach to partnering with school systems that drives outcomes not only at the student and school system levels, but also at the regional and national levels. NMSI Next is anchored on the concept that the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts and that our teamwork and program work go hand in hand. Additionally, we believe that our impact at the school system, regional, and national levels will reinforce itself to ensure population level outcomes. We believe STEM education is the greatest lever to accessing opportunity and is unmatched in unlocking student potential. Specifically, NMSI Next will implement the following strategic levers so that all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners, pursue their passions and tackle the world's toughest challenges. Catalyze bold thinking and enduring solutions for all students nationally Collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive sustainable changes Provide school systems a world class K-12 solution set Build a strong, sustainable, and nimble organization positioning us to deliver exponential impact The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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A couple who had been trying to conceive for nearly 20 years are now parents to sextuplets.
Ajibola Taiwo gave birth to three boys and three girls on May 11 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, the hospital said in a statement. The babies are the first sextuplets delivered at the hospital.
All six babies are doing well at the Children's Hospital of Richmond, but they are tiny. Taiwo was 30 weeks pregnant when she gave birth via cesarean section. The babies ranged in weight from 1 pound, 10 ounces, to 2 pounds, 15 ounces.
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"I hope for the smallest of my six children to grow up and say 'I was so small, and look at me now,'" Taiwo said.
Ajibola and Adeboye Taiwo had been trying to have children for 17 years. The couple was overjoyed when they saw four heartbeats at their first ultrasound in November, the hospital said in a statement.
They didn't know they were having sextuplets until two months later.
"I was excited," Adeboye Taiwo said. "For the very first time we were expecting."
Sextuplets are quite rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the nearly 4 million live births in the U.S. in 2015, only 24 were quintuplets or other higher-order births.


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Competition! Tickets for The Light of Day
Courtesy of the kind folk at the IFI, Filmbase have a pair of tickets for The Light of Day to give away.
The Light of Day, the mocumentary about the making of a low budget film about vampires, will screen as part of the IFI's Horrorthon on Friday 24th October.
The feature film premièred at this year's Galway Film Fleadh in July and was made as part of the Filmbase MSc in Digital Film Production.
To be in with a biting chance of winning, just answer the following question:
A 'dhampir' refers to a creature that is half-human half what?
Email your answer to firstname.lastname@example.com before 2pm Tuesday, October 21st. Winners will be notified by email.
The Light of Day screens as part of the IFI Horrorthon 2014 (October 23rd – 27th).


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photosensitizerOncology A substance that sensitizes an organism, cell, or tissue to light; an agent used in photodynamic therapy which, when absorbed by CA cells and exposed to light, is activated, killing cancer cells. See Photodynamic therapy.
A substance that, in combination with light, will cause a sensitivity reaction in the substance or organism.


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We have compiled for you from A to Z the answers to the most important questions about B2Run Swiss Company Run.
Did you not find the answer to your question? Please feel free to contact us: By e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or via +41 41 726 17 11.
Bib collection
Please note that the team captain or their deputy picks up the bibs for their whole team and then distributes them to the runners. The bib collection stand is right next to the information desk at all events.
For all events, you can collect your bibs two hours before the race starts.
Please note that cancellation of a booked race entry is only permitted with a valid medical certificate for the day of the event. Send it to us by e-mail and you will receive a free race entry for the following season. If you are able to, please let us know before the run.
Instead of a cancellation, you can also pass on your race entry to a colleague. Changes to registrations can be made up to three days before the event by the team captain in their MyB2Run account. After that, changes can only be made directly on site at the info desk. It is also possible to change the name after the run, so that the published result will be allocated to the right person.
Running for a good cause
B2Run donates CHF 1 per participant to its affiliated charity Right To Play. The foundation uses the power of sport and games to impart vital knowledge to disadvantaged children in a playful manner.
Do you want to provide additional support to Right To Play? Please make your donation to:
Donation account at Rahn+Bodmer Co., 8022 Zürich
Beneficiary: Right To Play Switzerland
Bank: Rahn+Bodmer Co., 8022 Zürich
For payments in CHF: account: 1.354.476-024/IBAN CH92 0877 9001 3544 7602 4
Clearing: 8779-4/Swift: RAHNCHZZ
Postal account: 85-759958-1
Cloakroom/shower facilities
At every B2Run Swiss Company Run we offer the participants a limited number of changing rooms and shower facilities. They are located near the start and finish areas. Due to local conditions at each site we cannot rule out the possibility that there could be waiting times.
Please note the corresponding overview maps, which we are going to publish before the events, as well as the signs on site.
Company running shrits
Design your own team outfit with B2Run and ensure a uniform and impressive look for your company. Here you will find our company running shirt offer for the 2020 season. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail or on +41 41 726 17 11.
Conditions for participation
From apprentice to CEO, from walker to ambitious runner, members of companies, government authorities, associations, clubs, universities and other institutions, from small single-person start-up companies to large corporations - everybody is welcome!
You will find detailed information on the conditions for participation in our Terms and Conditions.
Deadline for registration
The deadline for registration for B2Run events is always two weeks before the date of the respective event. Until then, registrations and changes to registrations can readily be made in the shop. The detailed dates can be found here.
Late registrations are possible in the shop until three days before the event and are subject to a surcharge of CHF 5. Changes to registrations can also be made in your MyB2Run account up until that time. After that, the very last late registrations and changes can be made directly on-site at the info desk.
B2Run is a spectacle for everyone to see. Motivate your non-participating colleagues, friends and family members to cheer you on at the course and in the start/finish area. Everyone is very welcome.
Work colleagues, friends and family members who do not don their running shoes can still benefit from our catering offer. Book separate vouchers for our pasta party in the B2Run shop.
Information desk
Questions may arise especially on the day of the event. We will be happy to answer them at the info desk.
The info desk is always located in the start/finish area. Just follow the corresponding signs.
We accept no liability for damage to health, accidents, theft and other losses or damage (including the cloakroom and valuables safe storage facility).
Please note our Terms and Conditions.
"The most active"
How many employees are you bringing to the starting line? At each location we are looking for:
- The most active small company (companies with less than 50 employees)
- The most active medium-sized company (company with 50-250 employees)
- The most active large company (companies with more than 250 employees)
The numbers are calculated based on the registration status on the day of the registration deadline (2 weeks before the event). Late registrations will not be taken into account.
In the end of each B2Run season, we also select the most active companies in Switzerland. Click here for the ranking of the B2Run season 2019.
"The fastest presented by MINI"
These rankings are about fast times:
- Fastest women's team (times of the four fastest women within the company are added up)
- Fastest men's team (times of the four fastest men within the company are added up)
- The fastest woman
- The fastest man
"The most creative"
Dress up in the most creative manner and get voted as the most creative company of the entire B2Run season by our Facebook community.
To enter the race, you have two options:
- You have your photograph taken by us at one of our events between 5.30 and 5.50 p.m. on the award ceremony stage.
- You take your own photo and send it to us by no later than 8 July 2019 to email@example.com. It must be recognisable on the picture that it was taken at a B2Run (e.g. with starting number, beach flag, start or finish archway, etc.).
This is how you move your company and colleagues at the B2Run events:
- The team captain sets up a MyB2Run account.
- Book the desired number of race entries in the shop. The shop for the 2019 season opens at the end of November 2018.
- With a fixed group booking of 20 runner packages, additional race entries can be reserved and a company-specific registration page can be activated.
- You can choose between the runner package and the runner package including pasta party.
- Whether for runners or nordic walkers, the same runner package can be booked for everyone.
- Naming of the runners
- As soon as the race entries are booked or reserved, the runners can be named in the account.
- Employees can register individually via a link on the company-specific registration page. The team captain can see a listing of all the registered participants in the MyB2Run account.
- The distinction between runner and nordic walker can be made when allocating the names.
- Registration changes
- Participants can be renamed in their MyB2Run account at any time up until the registration deadline (two weeks before the run).
You will find more information about registration in our brief guide or in the guide for team captains. If you have any questions, we are glad to help via e-mail or by phone on +41 41 726 17 11.
Starting procedure
To keep the flow of runners moving on the course as smoothly as possible, a number of different starting blocks are provided at the start of each B2Run. We ask all participants to line up according to their expected finishing time. You will find the following starting blocks in the starting area:
Starting block
Who is this starting block suitable for?
|<25 minutes
You are very fit and ambitious to achieve a fast time. Thanks to regular training several times a week, you achieve a speed better than 4.5 minutes/kilometre over the full distance.
25-30 minutes
You are in shape, you do a lot of sports and you run regularly. It is not just about being there - you want to really get a fast time.
30-35 minutes
It is not the first time you have put on your running shoes, and you like to do sports. You will not cross the finish line with the leaders of the race, but you are quite a fast runner.
|>35 minutes
You are a beginner or occasional runner and have not prepared yourself specifically for participating in this run. Or: For you it is mainly about enjoying the run and you simply want to have fun with your colleagues and the other participants. Your result is more of a secondary concern.
You are registered in the "Walking" category, or you will walk instead of run the whole distance.
At the events in Basel, Bern, St. Gallen and Zurich, there are also different starting times in order to improve the flow of runners. Since the net time is evaluated at B2Run (see "Timekeeping"), you can run for victory from any starting time. The starting time is chosen by the team captain when booking the runner package. Within each start time, the starting grid is set up according to the starting blocks listed above. Please note that participants in the Walking category will automatically be allocated to the last start time.
Click here for the visual explaining the starting procedure for the B2Runs in St.Gallen and Basel.
Click here for the visual explaining the starting procedure for the B2Runs in Berne and Zurich.
At B2Run, we measure your running time using a timing chip that works like a stopwatch. This means you and all the other participants are given their individual time.
The timing chip is attached to your bib. The timekeeping starts automatically when you cross the starting line and it ends automatically after you have passed the finish line.
Thanks to this system, it does not matter whether you cross the starting line immediately after the starting signal, or line up at the back and only get to start a bit later. The time measurement only begins from the moment you cross the starting line.
We provide free safe storage for valuables of all participants. Please put your valuables in your starter bag and bring it to the safe storage facility. After the race, your starting number serves as the collection slip for your valuables. The safe storage facility is signposted.
No liability is accepted for theft, damage or losses.
Walking / Nordic Walking
Walkers/Nordic walkers are most welcome at the B2Run Swiss Company Run. In order to offer all participants the best possible running experience, there is a separate starting block for all walkers/nordic walkers.
For safety reasons, nordic walking is only permitted in the starting block provided for this purpose at the last starting time. Thank you.


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Three Tree Diseases Any Gardener Should Look Out For
Trees are the most impressive part of any garden. These historic structures can make even the most basic lawn space into a natural haven. It's no wonder that those of us lucky enough to have them go out of our way to keep them healthy.
Yet, keeping your tree healthy isn't plain sailing. In recent years we've seen millions of trees die from disease or insect infection. While experts are unsure of the cause, climate change is thought to be a major factor.
So, your cherished trees may be at more risk than you think. Today, we're going to concentrate on diseases. If you suspect foul play in your foliage, you should do your research based on the symptoms. But, to give you some idea, we're going to look at common diseases to keep an eye out for.
This leaf attacking fungus should be at the forefront of every tree owner's mind. This most often attacks in spring, so checking your trees as soon as possible is a must. This disease focuses on the leaves and makes itself known through small tan dots. While sycamore trees are especially prone, the majority of species are at risk.
But, what should you do if you spot those dreaded spots? Not treated, this issue can lead to leaf defoliation, branch dieback, and possible death. So, act as fast as possible. By cutting back affected areas, you can prevent spread. The only other thing to do is ensure your tree is healthy. With proper care it should have no trouble fighting the illness once you've removed the problem areas.
Heart rot disease t becoming the main body of the tree. The good news is, this is an easy one to spot due to the 'conks' or mushroom like bodies which it creates.
If you spot this problem, you need to contact a arborist like those found at https://www.treeservice-burleson.com/. They'll be able to tell you whether the disease has impacted the structure. In most cases, the disease lives up to its name, and the tree can't be saved. Your best bet, instead, is to prevent the issue by reducing pruning wounds and so forth.
Fire blight
This bacterial disease is iconic because of its appearance. It travels from the tips of branches and causes leaves to appear scorched. Eventually, it causes dieback and kills blossoms and sometimes the whole tree.
As with Anthracnose, cutting affected areas is your best chance of stopping the problem. Certain chemical treatments are also suitable. Or, you could opt for a less invasive home method, like the white wine vinegar treatment mentioned on http://homeguides.sfgate.com. Treatments like these are ideal for those who don't want to use heavy chemicals. Whatever you choose, make sure to act fast to restore your trees to their former glory.


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Senju is an incredible card that is truly irreplaceable in Ritual decks. Senju is the only card in the game that searches Ritual monsters without any cost, but his 1400 ATK and fairy-typing makes it weak to Yami. Still, every ritual deck should be running 3 copies of this.
Mirror Wall is an insane card, it halves the attack of any opponent's monster, allowing your monsters to defeat most monsters. Since the effect applies to any of your opponent's monsters that declares an attack, it can protect your entire field for one turn or even two if you choose to pay for the Wall. If your opponent is foolish, they'll attack into Mirror Wall with only one monster and lose their monster without any cost to you, rapidly swinging the game in your favor.
At one point the most centralizing card in the meta, Mirror Wall has seen a sharp drop off in use as the metagame has evolved around it. Many decks like Harpies, Relinquished, and Gravekeeper's completely bypass Mirror, but against most other decks (including the new 3-Star Demotion) Mirror is very powerful. It is the sole reason most players will not attack an attack position monster if there are face-downs on the field, and it's still incredibly punishing if you attack into it.
Meteor B. Dragon sees little use in PvP because it has no effect, but it's a staple card for auto-dueling. The double Fusion dragons deck summons Meteor incredibly easily, and his 3500 ATK can defeat anything standard duelists throw out.
Paladin is used in Ritual Blue-Eyes decks to bring out Blue-Eyes from the deck. This variant has fallen out of favor in favor of Kaibaman's raw speed, but Paladin is still useful though, as the ritual cards are much more consistent than Kaibaman and have a bit more utility. This consistency comes with a price, as Blue-Eyes will not be able to attack the turn it is brought out, which gives your opponent time to set up a counter or establish a stronger field.
Even though Dunames and Gearfried have outclassed Jerry's raw attack, Jerry is still the highest attack level 3 in the game. It's a useful normal monster beatstick that can dodge 4-Starred Ladybug, but is weak to Possessed Dark Soul. He's also a plant types, which works well with recently released plant support in Land of the Titans.
Grarl provides a solid 500 ATK boost as well as the unique effect of preventing your opponent from changing their monster's battle positions. The fact that it's an equip spell renders it a bit clunky against Harpies, but some Weevil burn decks can take advantage of the effect, forcing your opponent's monsters into defense so Panda or Shadowslayer can inflict damage. It's not a very popular strategy, but with Security Orb and Enemy Controller it can lock your opponent down out of nowhere.
It is worth noting that the effect applies to your opponent, even if you equip it to their monster.
Useful for certain farming decks, notably Ishizu and Cerberus. Ceal allows you to attack directly in cases where Secret Pass to the Treasures cannot be used.
Used in some farming decks to gain attack with Ritual Weapon and banishing Blue-Eyes from the grave. Not used very often, but can sometimes be a budget alternative to reach 5000+ attack for farming.
Paired up with Cu Chullain or other ritual monsters, Ritual/Fusion weapon offers the highest flat attack boost in the game, tied only with Rising Energy. Combined with Union Attack or Riryoku, it's a cheap and accessible way to boost attack and reach 5000 damage.
A strong card in Rex decks, however Element Saurus' attack has not aged well in a metagame with many 1900 attackers. Saurus is still useful to negate monsters like 4-Starred Ladybug and Yomi Ship though, which have recently started seeing more use thanks to 3-Star Demotion.
Sunlight changes all monsters on your side of the field to face-up defense position, which has obvious synergy with Dream Clown and flip effect monsters. It can be used to trigger flip effects on demand, change your monster to defense position to force your opponent to attack defensive walls like Gardna or Cocoon, and can even counter Enemy Controller.
Counterblow destroys any monsters that attack directly, which isn't very useful in PvP, but can be powerful in some farming decks. For Bakura's gate spawn, Des Counterblow + Destiny Draw + healing was the only consistent way to farm him, and can work for farming Kaiba too, albeit not extremely consistently.
When destroyed by battle, Rai-Mei allows you to add any level 2 or lower light monster from your deck to your hand. This is a surprisingly useful search pool, with notable targets including Unhappy Girl, Magical Merchant, and Time Wizard. Rai-Mei is essential for Unhappy Girl farming to search her out consistently.
Magical Merchant sends cards from the top of the deck to the graveyard, until a spell or trap card is reached. This is one of the most unique effects in the game, capable of sending a huge amount of cards to the graveyard. Normally self-mill is risky, but certain decks can take advantage of it, notably decks that abuse Skull Lair or Chaos Necromancer. As more cards come out that benefit from being in the graveyard, Merchant will only get better.
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|Man-Thro' Tro'
|Kaiser Sea Horse
|Guardian Ceal
|Elemental Mistress Doriado
|Double Coston
|Element Valkyrie
|Naturia Dragonfly
|Absorbing Kid from the Sky
|Divine Grace - Northwemko
|Jerry Beans Man
|Radiant Spirit
|Phantom Cricket
|Gray Wing
|Garlandolf, King of Destruction
|Servant of Catabolism
|Machine King Prototype
|Djinn Disserere of Rituals
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|Machine King
|Coach Goblin
|Destruction Cyclone
|Ancient Dragon
|Ally of Justice Garadholg
|Sasuke Samurai
|Twin-Headed Behemoth
|Anti-Aircraft Flower
|Umbral Soul
|Meteor Dragon
|Chopman the Desperate Outlaw
|Emissary of the Oasis
|The Kick Man
|D.D. Crazy Beast
|Raging Earth
|Milus Radiant
|Patrol Robo
|Element Saurus
|Senju of the Thousand Hands
|Meteor B. Dragon
|Pixie Knight
|Dragon Seeker
|Element Dragon
|Magical Merchant
|Naturia Strawberry
|Ally of Justice Clausolas
|Djinn Prognosticator of Rituals
|Dweller in the Depths
|Cú Chulainn the Awakened
|Guardian Grarl
|Fairy King Truesdale
|Arcane Archer of the Forest
|Stamping Destruction
|Black Pendant
|Release Restraint Wave
|Half Shut
|The Beginning of the End
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|Shooting Star Bow - Ceal
|Doriado's Blessing
|Synthesis Spell
|Buster Rancher
|Emblem of the Awakening
|White Dragon Ritual
|Sprite's Blessing
|The Puppet Magic of Dark Ruler
|Fairy of the Spring
|Chaos End
|Ritual Weapon
|Gravity Axe - Grarl
|Gravedigger Ghoul
|Two-Man Cell Battle
|Ritual of Destruction
|Ritual of Grace
|Regretful Rebirth
|Bamboo Scrap
|Soul Demolition
|Ray of Hope
|Des Counterblow
|A Major Upset
|Cry Havoc!
|High Tide on Fire Island
|Mirror Wall
|Desert Sunlight
|Treaty on Uniform Nomenclature
|Beckoning Light
|Painful Escape
|Common Charity
|Micro Ray
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Abe in Pyeongchang
SNA (Tokyo) — The following stories were reported today by the Shingetsu News Agency.
The Top Headline
—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has gone to South Korea for the opening ceremonies of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Arriving there, Abe meets South Korean President Moon Jae-In and continues hectoring him over December 2015 Comfort Women pact: "A promise between two countries is the foundation of their bilateral relationship," Abe declares. He also shakes hands and briefly speaks with North Korean ceremonial leader Kim Yong-Nam at a reception dinner.
—Fukushiro Nukaga to remain head of the Liberal Democratic Party's Nukaga Faction until at least March 14, when a meeting will be held. It looks like he will be replaced by Wataru Takeshita at that time. Faction Old Boy Mikio Aoki is also trying to get Nukaga to resign.
—Liberal Democratic Party Headquarters for the Promotion of Revision to the Constitution divided between majority that wants to add third paragraph to Article Nine, and Shigeru Ishiba who insists on eliminating the second paragraph.
—Ministry of Finance coughs up additional documents about Moritomo Gakuen land sale. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Taro Aso continues defending Nobuhisa Sagawa, now National Tax Agency chief, who lied repeatedly to the Diet last year saying that no documents existed.
—No Smiles: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warns neighboring countries "not to be blinded by North Korea's Smile Diplomacy," Instead, all that is needed is sanctions, sanctions, sanctions, sanctions. For what practical, achievable objective, Abe remains silent.
—Sankei Shinbun has surrendered! They admit that their reporting on a traffic accident in Okinawa in December was faulty. There is no evidence a US Marine saved an Okinawan motorist, and admit they "went too far" in attacking the Okinawan newspaper media.
—Tokyo District Court orders TEPCO to pay a total of about US$10 million in compensation to 318 former residents of Minami-Soma city, Fukushima, for psychological damage they suffered as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
—Japanese ambassador warns UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Brexit policy: "If there is no profitability of continuing operations in the UK, not Japanese only, then no private company can continue operations. So it is as simple as that." Investment in UK is premised on EU access.
—Japan Times' new owners have decided to proselytize on behalf of something called "Satoyama Capitalism," which as near as we can tell is some kind of fuzzy-minded, environmentally-friendly form of village capitalism which they see as opposed to "Money Capitalism." Umm, okay.
—In 2017, for the first time, the annual number of tourists visiting Okinawa topped the number of tourists visiting Hawaii. Cruise ship port calls from the Asian mainland played the key role in helping Okinawa edge out Hawaii.
—Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Seiko Noda urges NHK to reduce the fees to viewers, though it's unclear if the government is serious about this idea.
—Due to the heavy snowfall in Fukui, dozens of people have remained camped in their cars on the road for two days now, waiting for the highway to be cleared. Self-Defense Forces are handing out rice balls to the drivers so they have something to eat.
—As of the small hours of this morning, the cars that had been trapped on the roads for a couple days in Fukui by heavy snow have been freed, and traffic is moving again.
—Taimei Elementary School in Ginza under fire for requiring all students to wear new Armani-designed school uniforms that cost more than US$700 each. Ginza is a wealthier neighborhood, but even still some parents are angry at the additional financial burden.
—Environment Ministry confirms that at least one turtle has been killed by the oil washing up on the beaches of Amami-Oshima Island. The oil may or may not have come from the disaster-struck Sanchi oil tanker.
—Fukuoka city likely to become the first municipality on Kyushu island to recognize same-sex partnerships. Their charming title for the program is "Partnership Oath System." As in all other cases, the partnership has no national legal status, but may affect some local services.
Note: There was no "Today in Japan" report issued on February 8.
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