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Edition: April 27, 2016
Pages: 10
Carton quantity: 60
Publication date: April 27, 2016
Format: Board book
Imprint: Lion Children's Books
Category: Children's Prayers
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Rebecca Elliott, a Kate Greenaway nominated illustrator, is well known for her modern, attention-grabbing artwork and warm, inventive writing style.
God Loves Little Me is a first prayer book with a cute baby animal on a boldly painted background on each page. Every picture is captioned with something that God loves about his creations, complete with actions so baby can wiggle and giggle along with the animals.


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When whats-her-name's brother, the one that everybody likes, disappears, she goes on a one woman quest to get him back from the drug lords that kidnapped him. But the drug lords, anticipating a plucky young adventuress will try and stop them, have hired an army of wacky Batman villains to try and stop her.
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After the series' high success that was Skyfall, news that the majority of the major cast and pretty much all the behind the scenes crew would be returning for Spectre had a lot of people very, very, very excited. And with the revelation that frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, the immensely talented German thespian and actor Christoph Waltz would be playing the film's main antagonist, with a secondary antagonist role played by Sherlock villain Andrew Scott, the hype and intrigue for this movie grew even more.
When the teaser trailer for the film released in early 2015, we were promised a mystery, a personal story, a conclusion to the events that began almost a decade earlier in 2006 with Casino Royale. The teaser played everything out just right, and kept every solid plot detail quite close to the chest while still getting the audience invested and intrigued. It really is a great trailer.
With a script once again written by the people behind Skyfall, John Logan, Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade, it seemed unlikely that anything could go wrong. Skyfall succeeded in nearly every area, especially exploring the roots and emotions of the Bond character and exploring the franchise on a much deeper thematic level. In order to be a success, Spectre simply had to continue this trend, combining these aforementioned elements with brilliantly produced and shot action sequences.
Skyfall cinematographer Roger Deakins was unavailable to return for Spectre, most likely due to his work on the brilliant Sicario, so the immensely talented and regaled cinematographer handed the reigns off to his Swedish counterpart Hoyte van Hoytema, who is just as talented, if not more so, than Deakins himself. Van Hoytema is known for acting as director of photography for such beautifully shot films as the award-winning 2010 sports drama The Fighter, the critically acclaimed 2011 Le Carre adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, the Academy Award winning, Spike Jonze-helmed 2013 science-fiction romance comedy-drama Her, and 2014's Interstellar, for which van Hoytema was nominated for a BAFTA award. Spectre was shaping up to be a film that could easily match, or even surpass, Skyfall.
Spectre begins with what I and many others consider to be the best cold open to a James Bond film yet. The Day of the Dead sequence begins with a four-minute long single take tracking shot, followed by a pulse-pounding escape and eventual fist fight in an airborne helicopter.
From then on, the film starts to go downhill. Adele's Skyfall was an excellent combination of previous classic themes, and was combined with an excellent, creative, trippy, and engaging sequence that delved deep into Bond's fractured psyche. Sam Smith's Writing On the Wall and its accompanying credits sequence, though well-performed and well-designed, lacks any sort of investment the previous film provided. Smith has no emotion or true enthusiasm in his vocals, and the opening credits sequence, filled with what I can only describe as weird tentacle stuff, does nothing except confuse me.
Bond is reprimanded for his conduct in Mexico, which was an off-the-books assassination assigned by Dench's M posthumously. Bond heads to the funeral of the man he killed and porks his widow, played by Monica Bellucci, only after killing two men who break into her apartment. Yes, even for a James Bond film, the scene is about uncomfortable, nonsensical, and creepy as it sounds. Bellucci tells him about a meeting of the mysterious SPECTRE organization, revealed to be the mastermind beind the Quantum suborganization. It is at this meeting that Bond meets Franz Oberhauser, played by Christoph Waltz. Bond escapes with a SPECTRE ring and is able to track down Mr. White, now a fugitive in hiding dying from radiation poisoning. He kills himself with Bond's Whalter before making 007 promise to protect his daughter, played by the beautiful Lea Sydoux.Bond is then sent on a rather forced and trite journey to take down Oberhauser, revealed to be the son of Bond's surrogate father; the Oberhausers were a wealthy family and friends of the Bonds who took James in after his parents' death. Franz killed his parents, making it look like an accident, and inheiriting their wealth. He also changes his name: Ernst Stavro Blofield. This twist is entirely predictable with no mystery surrounding it whatsoever, and the reveal isn't treated as shocking or relavatory in the slightest. With the film's title a reference to the organization headed by Blofield, everybody knew off the bat that Waltz' character was Blofield, but his connection to James could have been something shocking; a twist. There is no twist in here and the plot is entirely predictable and uninspired. In Skyfall, though there were no "twists" perse, it wasn't predictable. It was fresh and exhilarating. Except for the widow thing, I was able to call every single point of plot progression before it occured.
This time around, the script does not even touch on any deep meanings, nor does it progress Bond as a character. Blofield's role as "the author of all your pain" barely effects Bond and provides him with little to no overriding motovation or even emotional intensity. The plot, which should have been a shocking, emotionally charged hunt for the man who ruined Bond's life at every turn, is instead a formulaic, by-the-numbers, rather episodic-feeling, and boring affair. Considering this is by the same team as Skyfall, and that Spectre was marketed as a culmination of the events of Bond's past in this continuity, I cannot begin to imagine why the writing team did such a disappointing job, especially considering the brilliance of their previous effort.
For some very odd and rather disheartening reason, it is clear that no one's heart was in this. Aside from the admittedly epic opening, all the action is rather standard; the direction is technically efficent, though not very creative. Van Hoytema does give us some brilliant shots, although the notable ones are few and far between. Craig used to view the role of Bond with great enthusiasm, but has gone on to state that he'd rather "slit his wrists" than reprise the role again, along with some other striking comments. He phones it in as Bond here. Lea Sydoux is given nothing to do but stand there and be pretty. Christoph Waltz could be a great Blofeld, if the writers gave him anything interesting to work with. Everything about Spectre is, frankly, a little boring, which is actually hugely disappointing to me, given it had so much potential if people had just given a crap.
Spectre was in production during the infamous Sony hacks of 2014/2015, and a copy of the script and critiques of it were obtained. It would not suprise me if this greatly hindered production and had something to do with the failure to reach its potential. Upon the news that Spectre is the most expensive movie in the Bond franchise thus far, and one of the most expensive movies ever made in general, I am a little worried that the Bond franchise as a whole might end up going out on a low note. It's been almost 54 years, and all good things must come to an end, but not like this, I plead.
Spectre is not a bad film by any stretch of the imagination. It is a very well-done film from a technical, exclusively filmmaking standpoint, and is entirely worth your time if you need a movie to watch. It is, however, a rather gigantic disappointment given the talent involved and the legacy of what came before, much like Quantum of Solace, only much worse, in my opinion. I am aware that, oftentimes, expectations do not match reality, but Spectre did not only not reach my expectations, it managed to be totally overshadowed by other films that year, including Mission Impossible: Rouge Nation, a series who's high octane, impressive stunts were no doubt inspired by the long-running Bond franchise. I hope that the series will once again pick itself back up, because the grandaddy of spies being outshone by a series inspired by it and a movie that satirically praises it is not a good sign.


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Volvo Mean Green hybrid truck sets a new world speed record
Recently, Volvo said that its Mean Green hybrid truck will attempt to break its own world speed record achieved in 2011. The company has announced that it had succeeded in its attempt and the new world speed record was achieved on April 27 at the Wendover Airfield.
Boije Ovebrink, Mean Green driver and owner said "We are very pleased with Mean Green's performance, especially at such a high altitude. We knew Wendover would present challenges because it's more than 4,200 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level. To compensate for the thinner air and help prevent overheating, we reduced the truck's power by nearly 20 percent. Even with the reduction in total output potential, Mean Green had ample power to surpass the previous records."
The previous world record was 218.780 km/h for the flying kilometer and 152.253 km/h in the standing kilometer. The new record speeds are 236.577 km/h for the Flying Kilometer and 153.252 km/h for the Standing Kilometer.
The Mean Green uses Volvo's VN Day cab, but in order to achieve these performances the truck received a host of exterior modifications which were designed to keep the drag coefficient to as low as possible. Under the hood, the Volvo Mean Green is equipped with the D16 engine which is mated on a modified version of Volvo's automated I-Shift gearbox, which interacts with the hybrid's electric motor.
Volvo said that "the combination of an electric motor and Volvo D16 diesel engine delivers 2,100 horsepower and nearly 5,000 lb-ft. torque – of which, 200 horsepower and 885 lb-ft. of torque come from the electric motor".
Ron Huibers, Volvo Trucks president, North American Sales & Marketing said "Mean Green's incredible performance underscores the strong potential of hybrid drivelines when applied to the right operation. Neither hybrid or any other alternative fuel technology, like natural gas, is a one-size-fits-all solution, but the technology is available for appropriate applications. While diesel remains the most efficient transportation fuel currently available, we know the future of petroleum is limited. The Volvo Group continues to test and evaluate the merits of a number of alternatives."
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A guide to pharma EU risk assessments
Merck offers a practical view on the implementation of the EU Excipient Risk Assessment Guidelines. Read more
BENEO showcases new sweet excipient at CPhI Worldwide
Ingredients manufacturer BENEO has showcased its new sweet-tasting excipient galenIQ at CPhI Worldwide. Read more
Download! EPM's July/August 2018 issue is available
The July/August issue of EPM magazine is available for download with all the regulars and features on legal — IP, sterilisation, ACHEMA review, excipients, personalised medicine plus a drug delivery supplement. Read more
Everyone wins — the benefits of an excipient GMP certification programme
Here, Jim Morris from NSF International, summarises the benefits of an excipient GMP certification programme (ECP) both from the point of view of the excipient manufacturer and the excipient customer. Read more
Take your pick: Revealing the benefits of high-throughput screening
Traditionally, excipient selection has been performed using trial-and-error based methodologies, which are time-consuming and expensive. In this article, Dr Amjad Alhalaweh, PhD, formulation scientist, Recipharm, discusses a new method, HTS Read more
Move towards modern manufacturing is slow and drugs pipeline discouraging, states CPhI report
In the second part of the CPhI Worldwide Annual Report it has been revealed that the trend towards the increased use of modern manufacturing processes and quality systems is occurring very slowly and the current drugs pipeline is discouraging. Read more
Pick of the bunch — How multivariate powder characterisation assists with comprehensive datasets
Doug Millington-Smith, principal applications specialist at powder characterisation company Freeman Technology, considers the value of multivariate powder characterisation as a solution to the demand for comprehensive data. Read more
Webinar on good distribution practices to be held this month
The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) Europe has announced it will be holding a webinar on 'Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Excipients' on 22 June at 14:30 central European summer time. Read more
RSSL expands capabilities in particle characterisation
RSSL's physical chemistry department has revealed an expansion of its particle characterisation capabilities, which includes new equipment to measure the surface area of powder particles. Read more
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim receives EXCiPACT GMP certification
It has been announced that Chemische Fabrik Budenheim site in Budenheim, Germany, has recently been awarded an EXCiPACT GMP/GDP certificate from SGS — one of EXCiPACT's internationally recognised certification bodies. Read more
Merck expands excipients portfolio, adds polymers for sustained release injectables
Technology group Merck has entered into an agreement with PCAS of France to expand its excipients portfolio. Read more
One step up: achieving compliance for excipient GMPs
Kaat Bracquiné, quality and regulatory affairs, Capsugel explains how to achieve compliance with the new EU guidelines for excipient GMPs Read more
Colorcon receives Excipact certification for pharmaceuticals
Colorcon Asia Private Limited site has recently been awarded an Excipact Certificate from SGS Belgium, one of Excipact's certification bodies Read more
Ashland awarded GMP certificate for excipients
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Roquette receives EXCiPACT certification for pharmaceuticals
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Merck Millipore introduces excipient for oral formulations
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Tereos Syral plant receives GMP certificate
Following inspection by the Spanish authorities, the Tereos Syral plant in Zaragoza, Spain, has been awarded the good manufacturing practice certificate for the manufacture of Meridex pyrogen-free glucose monohydrate as an API. Read more
Report on excipients sector highlights growth
Rising star: The pharmaceutical excipients market has witnessed a strong growth over the past few years. Read more
Cost-saving excipient to land by year-end
Dow Pharma's 'Controlled Release Alliance' with Colorcon is planning global commercial availability of its Methocel DC2 polymer by year end. Read more


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Got a great jump on the weekend's list of projects...
Made some new pillows
I found this really great island cabinet at the Junk Salvation Show from my friend Kathleen of Faded Charm http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/
Picture doesn't really do it justice but I love how it turned out. However as I excitedly moved it into my kitchen I quickly realized that it was too big. So as bummed as I am that it won't work for me I am excited to have it at the next show to come.


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Metallic Paint Finishes
Happy Monday !
I enjoyed visiting with family from Arkansas for a few days. Lots of talking, eating, and playing with the children…..two, 2 year olds……craziness!!
What about you guys? How was your weekend? Since I didn't get a furniture project finished, as hoped, I'm sharing 3 previous makeovers. Of the emails I get pertaining to paint projects, the metallic paint finishes get the most attention. Readers want to know what type of paint I use, if I use primer, how I get an aged affect, etc.
For the metallic paint finishes I always use Martha Stewart Paint products and I get them at Home Depot I use Glidden Grey Gripper Primer also from Home Depot. The toner I use for the aged affect is Caromal Colours Toner that I retail at the booth in Clarksville.
update December 21, 2015. Martha Stewart Metallic Paint is no longer being made. Another metallic paint available online is made by Modern Masters.
I mixed my metals for this piece.
Metallic Gold and Metallic Silver mixed together for a softer look.
Silver Buffet with black top and black toner.
The pair of nightstands painted with Martha Stewart Precious Metals in Mirror Finish and aged with brown toner, seems to be the fan favorite! That is to say, I get lots of questions about the products used and the technique.
I am now selling the toner on Etsy. Just click the photo below.
You can fit a bit of metallic anywhere in the home. I might even call it a neutral color. Or not……I'm not an interior decorator. What do you think. Metallics in your home….or not?
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great week,
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In last six decades, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has contributed significantly in creating essential oil-based aroma industry in India, which has greatly helped Indian industry, farmers, progressive growers and entrepreneurs for in job creation and income-enhancement. Several CSIR institutions have contributed high-end science and technology to enable this success. However, the growth opportunities in these sectors have not yet been fully utilized in the global markets. So far, individual CSIR labs have been contributing rather independently in different parts of the country towards achieving global leadership status in the aroma sector.
In order to bring a decisive and transformative change in the rural economy, market dynamics and growth opportunity, a mission has been conceptualized which aims to provide end-to-end technology and value-addition solutions across the country at a sizable scale. This mission will bring transformative change in the aroma sector through scientific interventions in the areas of agriculture, processing and product development for fuelling the growth of aroma industry and rural employment.


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Abuse in Divorce
Since Iowa is a pure no-fault state, you cannot use domestic violence as grounds for your divorce. Instead, the court only looks at whether the marriage is broken and without the possibility of reconciliation between spouses. However, the presence of domestic violence could be used by the court to support its conclusion that the marriage is broken. In addition, because safety of children is the most important consideration in all custody determinations, a history of domestic violence may serve as the court's basis for awarding sole custody to you.
Protective Orders
As the divorce process moves forward, victims of domestic violence may obtain a protective order. These orders are signed by a judge and provide specific legal protections to the recipient, aimed at preventing further abuse. The order may require the abuser to leave the marital home, stay away from the victim spouse's place of employment or school, and award temporary child custody to the victim spouse. A copy of the order will be forwarded to the 911 dispatcher in the county where it was issued and be freely accessible by local law enforcement.
Temporary Protective Orders
While a hearing is generally required before a protective order will be issued, you may request a temporary order if you are in immediate danger of further abuse. This request may accompany your initial divorce paperwork; notice of these filings, also referred to as service, must be provided to your spouse. Courts in Iowa will likely forward your paperwork to the sheriff's office for service in cases of domestic violence; however, in some counties, you may be responsible for contacting the sheriff's office yourself. A judge will review the request and has the discretion to issue a temporary order without a hearing.
Permanent Protective Orders
After a temporary protective order is issued, a hearing must be held no less than five days and no more than fifteen days from the date of service. At that time, you will be required to present evidence that the abuse occurred. You must prove that you were either physically abused, a gun or other dangerous weapon was brandished at you, or you were threatened with physical violence to the point that you were actually in fear of being harmed. Evidence may be in the form of police reports, witness testimony and medical records. After hearing all evidence, a judge will decide whether you have established sufficient grounds for continued protection and issue a permanent order.


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November 23, 2010:
Welp, the Thugs, The Musical short film project is still plugging along. With just 45 days left, we still need your help to reach our goal of $10,000 and make this film happen. So far our cast consists of David Alan Grier, Margaret Cho, Rachel True and myself. So, I'm really excited to announce these three new cast members…
To donate or just check out the project, you can go to www.thugsthemusical.com and it'll take you right to our kickstarter page. And keep in mind, if you donate, you get all kinds of cool gifts from the cast and the "Thugs" production, so everybody wins!
45 days and $5,130 to go! We can do this. Thanks for your support, everybody!
November 16, 2010:
Consider this an early Christmonnukwanza and/or Festivus gift from me to you! 2 bits of news:
Thanks to our good friends at CASH Music, from this point on, EVERYONE who donates to the Thugs, The Musical short film project on Kickstarter.com, and EVERYONE WHO HAS ALREADY DONATED will get a free digital download of the film!
Just my little thank you to all of you who are keeping this project plugging along. We really appreciate it. And things are moving along with the film itself. In fact, very soon I'll have some new casting announcements to make that I'm really psyched about.
We have 52 days left and counting to reach our goal of $10,000 (we're at $4,550 as of now), so please spread the word to your friends (real or Facebook), tweet it, put it in your blogs, or make your own donation if you can. Which brings me to my 2nd tidbit of news:
That crazy-looking url for the "Thugs" Kickstarter page is a mouthful. So starting now, you can tell people that they can go to www.thugsthemusical.com to donate. It'll bring 'em straight to the Thugs, The Musical Kickstarter page! Easy as pie (or cake, if you prefer).
So now it's that much easier to spread the word about this project. As always, thank you for your support, and stay tuned for more cool announcements about this film, coming soon!
And check out me and my Thugs, The Musical castmates, David Alan Grier and Margaret Cho discussing the film:


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At Heartbeats we offer emotional, physical and spiritual support to those who find themselves in the midst of an unexpected pregnancy.
Believing that Christ is the foundation of this center, we endeavor to model Him in every aspect. Obeying Christ's command to love, we desire to be His hands and feet and provide the best possible services. We are committed to the sanctity of human life and believe God loves equally the women and men who come to us.
We serve all with free and confidential services and do not discriminate but serve anyone that walks through our doors with excellence. Our incentive-based pregnancy, parenting and life skills program " Earn While You Learn" provides great avenues for whole health growth – personal, relational, parental, familial, social and spiritual. We also provide programs for post-abortion healing and sexual integrity.
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I am no farmer and this question should best be answered by your local co-op to take into considerations any local environmental issue that I would have no knowledge of. However I am very certain that horse droppings are the best fertilizer for any flowers or garden soil, so it would go hand in hand that any farmland that has been past horse pasture or horse property would have very fertile soil. I do believe the local Co-op can do a soil analysis for you to determine what you need for what you plan to grow!
Depends on the soil.Gregory Garver - Commercial Real Estate BrokerBroker License# 01716531(415)email@example.com
Soil, topography, and WATER. Farming requires more water than horses.
Confer with your local / county agriculture extension agent office - possibly through the county government or the USDA - as to general soil conditions conducive to crops that are suitable for the area. Have the soil tested relative to what crops would be most suited and/or what the soil needs as far as nutrients and such to enable various crops to be successfully grown and harvested. Good luck! Chris Rosprim, CPM, Scott Brown Commercial, Denton, TX
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With reports of Orca heading in from the west Capt. David headed the Ocean Magic vessel out west from the harbour to try to connect with the in- bound Southern Resident Whales. We stopped by Race Rocks Ecological Reserve first and viewed Steller and California Sea Lions. They were jockeying for the best spots a top the rocks. We left the lighthouse and traveled further west and soon saw the misty blows of Orca traveling toward us. They were spread far and wide across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, but as they passed, we were able to see that most of the whales were members of K Pod. By late afternoon the wind was getting up. The whales took advantage of the flood tide while traveling swiftly toward the east. It was a perfect finish to a beautiful day spent on the water in one of the most picturesque areas on the west coast, where so much marine life can be found. Our guests were treated to an educational trip by our knowledgeable naturalists and were all smiles as we disembarked. Another great trip with ' Prince of Whales. '
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June 15, 2009
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You have a choice of marinated beef or chicken breast with grilled onions, peppers, tomatoes, rice, refried beans, tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and grated cheese. All their meals are served with fried tortilla chips, red salsa and tea. Add a dozen chocolate chips cookies for only $5.07. Sounds delicious doesn't it!
This has got to be one of the best lunch or dinner deals in Texas. At www.ordercorner.com we continue to look for ways for you to save money and stretch your food budget. We will feature special menus and deals here on our blog to help you find the best delivery restaurants for your event.
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Author Says "Frazzled Female" Antidote Is Time With God
- 2006 2 Mar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, wife and mother of two, Cindi Wood is familiar with the stress and strain of daily responsibilities that can send a sane woman into a frenzy.
That's why she wrote "The Frazzled Female": to point women to the one thing their busy schedules can't be without – time alone with God.
Wood's book, from Broadman & Holman, the publishing arm of LifeWay Christian Resources, offers a bottom-line cure for the frenetic woman – a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ resulting in intimacy with God, positive thinking and a healthy way of living.
Wood defines the frazzled female as a "21st century woman who is stressed, frayed, challenged, frenetic – and totally dependent on God to keep all the segments of her life together."
She not only explores the emotional consequences of a stressed life, but also such physical ramifications as stomach cramps, headaches, shortness of breath, muscle twitches and neck pain.
"We would not be as stressed out if we would take more time to relax, exercise, eat properly and enjoy God's gifts of celebration," Wood writes.
To meet the demands of work, home and other activities, today's woman often sacrifices time with God in order to get everything done, Wood writes, noting that God nevertheless desires a relationship with them.
"When you give Him your time, He showers His love and peace and joy through your day," she writes. "The things you do become more God-centered and less frenetic. He takes your time and multiplies it with His blessings."
Wood challenges women to pray over their to-do lists and to seek God's wisdom in everyday activities.
"God does not want you to do every good thing," Wood writes. "For some reason, we busy women equate being busy for God as being productive for Him. He is showing me that I'm more productive when I am less busy and more relaxed."
Exhorting women to pure motives in all of their "good" activities, Wood writes, "Many women work so hard doing so many good things for so many people that they bypass the one thing in life that is important and that's an intimate love relationship with Jesus," she wrote. "God wants us to minister to and meet the needs of others; however, our time with Him is more important than anything we can do for Him."
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Back in 2006, the then Prime Minister Tony Blair had come under massive criticism both within his party but also from all the major UK Muslim organisations for his silence over Israel's murderous bombardment of Lebanon. Just about all the main world leaders had vocally condemned Israel's criminal onslaught on Lebanon but not so Blair and Bush.
Not long after that, the UK government announced a new approach to UK Muslims saying it was 'recalibrating' its relationship with them. New and far more docile organisations such as the Sufi Muslim Council were founded and funded by New Labour. In 2008 the Quilliam Foundation was launched and soon attracted funding worth several million pounds from the Home Office and the Foreign Office.
The Quilliam Foundation made all the right noises about the main causes of terrorism ie playing down the role of our warmongering abroad and backing for nasty regimes while promoting the idea that 'Islamist ideology' was the main engine behind violent extremism.
The only problem was that despite all the lavish funding, plush offices, sharp suits and the latest technology, the Quilliam Foundation was quickly discredited in the eyes of UK Muslims with its repeated attempts to smear mainstream organisations as being 'Islamists' and its support for spying on UK Muslims. By funding Quilliam, the government only succeeded in building greater barriers with UK Muslims.
The government received many complaints from UK Muslim organisations about the QF and last December, a long-time QF supporter, Paul Goodman announced that Quilliam could face closure because the government was severely reducing its funding.
Recent days have seen a number of Quilliam's biggest supporters coming out to urge the government to continue funding it. And who are they? Well, we have Nick Cohen writing in support of QF on his blog at the Spectator; the political editor of the Jewish Chronicle Martin 'The Great Koran Con Trick' Bright writing a piece entitled 'Quilliam: a thinktank we must save'; Robert Halfon MP – a former political director of the Conservative Friends of Israel and whom I wrote about last month – has tabled an early day motion in parliament calling on continued funding for Quilliam.
As the good folks over at Islamophobia Watch conclude, "Says it all really."


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Webcam doesn't turn off
Hi there. I'm not sure if this belongs here or not, so my apologies if it's not. My problem is that I recently got a webcam from eBay. It's just those basic ones that come from China and stuff. It works pretty well but I don't think it turns off..
It has a microphone within it and if I touch it, it's like I'm touching a microphone that's currently on. So I know at least the microphone is still on..
I feel like the video could still be on too. There are lights on it but they don't turn on when the video is active. Instead, they're just there for show, it seems. I can turn the lights on and off via a little switch attached the the cord.
Here's a link to the cam itself:
20.0M PC Webcam 20.0 Mega Pixel USB + Mic for windows 7 - eBay (item 110465327715 end time Jan-31-10 19:07:40 PST)
Anyone got any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
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Test it on Aim or Yahoo Messenger to see if it turns off. Or plug it out.
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Well, I use it for Skype. And when I end the video call, of course the video is going to go away too. But the cam doesn't switch off - or at least the microphone doesn't, that much I know for sure. So the cam could still be on too, for all I know.
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain caused by an external physical force with or without skull fracture that may produce a diminished or altered level of consciousness. On an annual basis in the United States, approximately 1.5 million people will sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in the United States, 50,000 people will die annually as a result of TBI. Men are about 1.5 times as likely as women to sustain a TBI. Annually, TBI causes long-term disabilities in 80,000 people. Concussion, coma, or even death can result from a TBI. Falls (28%), vehicle accidents and crashes (20%), and assaults (11%) are the most common causes of traumatic brain injury.
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The on-going Never Ending Knitting Classes at WOOL-TYME Kingston are designed to meet all your needs.
You can choose to drop in to any single class for just $15 for a 2 hour session, or you can join with a $45 membership which gives you access to our professional knitting support for a full 6 months.
These classes take place on Tuesdays from 1-3pm and on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30. All are welcome. At any given class, we may have a complete beginner, someone who has been knitting for about a month (but looks like a pro to the beginner), someone who is learning the finer points of finishing and sewing their sweater together, someone who is learning how to lay out a complicated cable pattern, a new crocheter learning to work an edge around afghan squares, and former participants who just enjoy sitting around and knitting with nice people.
The point is that for $45, you are free to join in the fun for a full 6 months.
Some classes have 2 people, sometimes 6 or 7 will show up. All are eager yet patient and willing to learn. As a teacher, it really doesn't get any better than this. I have the opportunity to introduce newcomers to the fun of knitting, and sometimes I get to challenge myself by learning new skills that I can then pass on to my students. Sometimes we have to go a bit beyond the 2 hours so that everyone leaves with a sense of satisfaction and with enough knowledge to get them through the next stage of their project. No one worries -- we're all here to learn and to enjoy the experience (as much as one can enjoy ripping back an entire sleeve that has been improperly shaped.)
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California residents often face unexpected financial burdens, such as car repairs, health care fees or housing expenses. These situations can leave you with the need of instant cash, but getting a loan from the bank is not always easy. Often you require good credit or a certain amount of income, not to mention the amount of paperwork needed. If you have ever asked the question "How do title loans work in California?" you will be happy to know this article will help answer that question.
Auto title loans are designed for the types of situations mentioned above. You can get the fast cash you need, without being forced to sell assets or further compromise your emergency funds. The equity of the vehicle is used to determine if you qualify, as well as the amount you can borrow. These types of loans have a less stringent process, are less stressful and are much quicker. Title loans in California can be done online and be approved in as little as 20 minutes.
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Title loan requirements are often minimal in comparison to traditional loans. Less paperwork and personal information is needed. The most important factor to qualify for a title loan is that you must own the car that can be used as collateral. Whether you have a car, motorcycle, RV, SUV or truck, you can qualify for a car title loan in California. Because this type of loan is based on the equity of your car, you will be required to own your car outright. If you are still paying off your car, then the title still belongs to the bank, and you won't be able to use it as collateral. Other basic requirements to apply for title loans in California include, residing within the state and be at least 18 years old.
Unlike other types of loans, your bad credit shouldn't affect your title loan application. Car title loans usually don't require a credit check. They are specifically designed for people that have a damaged credit from a history of late or missing payments on their record.
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If you decide to get a car title loan, you must put your car as collateral. This means that you allow a lender to place a lien on your car title, and temporarily surrender the hard copy of the vehicle title, in exchange for a loan amount. This is the only way a lender has some sort of assurance that the loan they give you will give them some sort of return. Without the title of the car being on the line, it can be very difficult to find a short-term loan.
The value of your car is the main factor in determining how much you can get for a title loan. The title loan company determines the value by quickly evaluating the condition of your car as well as its age, make and model. Generally, your car has to be worth no less than $2600. There are lots of tips on how to get your automobile's value up before you lend it off for some financial help.
Interest rates with auto title loans are usually higher than your average loan. This is due to the short duration of the loan; it is the only way that a lender can stay profitable when working with people of low income or bad credit. That being said, if you work with a credible lender and create a clear plan for paying off the loan on time, you won't have to deal with cumulative effect of high interest rates.
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Putting up your car against a loan is not without risk. If you are unable to pay off the loan, then you will lose the car title to the lender. But, if you think you can't settle on time, try to negotiate with your lender. Although a higher interest rate may be put in place, often the lender is willing to sit down and discuss options with you. They are usually more interested in getting their money back, rather than acquiring your car and selling it. It is a good idea to make sure to have a clear plan on how to pay back the money you borrow, before applying for a car title loan.
After paying off the balance of your title loan, the lender will remove the lien it placed on your vehicle and you can have your title back. This process is very simple and all details should be in your loan agreement. Once you receive your title back from the title loan company, you must submit these papers to the appropriate government agency to clear the lien. In California, this must be done within 30 days of receiving your title back. The DMV will issue you a new title identifying you as the sole owner of the vehicle.
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Can you believe it's November already? It won't be long before Thanksgiving, Christmas and a new year are creeping up on us. When I was a kid, the year 2000 seemed so far away. Now, it's almost 2013. Anytime a new year and a new birthday hit me, I always think of an episode of Friends. Who am I kidding? Everything makes me think of an episode of Friends.
Joey: "Come on, Rach! Look, turning thirty is not that big a deal."
Ross: "Oh, really? Is that how you felt when you turned thirty?"
[flashback to Joey's 30th birthday party]
Joey: "Why God?! Why?! We had a deal! Let the others grow old! Not me!"
Even though the days are flying by, I can't help but turn into a holly jolly elf during the holidays. I'm dying to put up my tree and decorations, bake sugar cookies and rock out to Christmas carols in my candy cane pjs. I'm totally the annoying person who plays Christmas carols 24/7 from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Day. Frooooosty the Snooooowman...
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ADA 'Drive-By' Lawsuits Target Hospitality Employers
By Catharine Morisset & John Mavros, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Across the country, plaintiffs' attorneys are targeting restaurants, bars, and retail establishments to bring claims for technical violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not unusual for a single individual to file 200 to 300 ADA lawsuits in a relatively short period of time. Yet often this individual was never a patron of the targeted establishments. Instead, a disabled individual, or even just an attorney, can simply drive by for the express purpose of finding an ADA violation in order to file suit. These actions, known as "drive-by" lawsuits, are on the rise and are costing the hospitality industry millions of dollars per year. The ADA has a commendable purpose, yet this practice can feel more like abuse just for monetary gain. This article sets out the anatomy of a Title III case to help inform hospitality businesses and encourage proactive measures to defeat these claims.
The ADA's Public Accommodation Requirements
Title III of the ADA requires that places of public accommodation such as hotels, entertainment centers, restaurants, and bars are accessible to guests with disabilities, including removing all "physical barriers" to disabled individuals whenever it is "readily achievable" to do so. Whether or not an unlawful physical barrier is determined to exist is governed by Title III's interpretive regulations. The federal Access Board also periodically updates its compliance guidelines, (http://www.access-board.gov/ada) and all public accommodations (businesses and non-profits alike) are expected to review and ensure their facilities are compliant. The accessibility guidelines include precise requirements for disabled parking, wheelchair ramps, doorway width, parking lots, entrances, elevators, pathways, seating, bathrooms, and more.
It Usually Starts With a Demand Letter
Although the ADA has no notice requirements, in Washington and most other states, the targeted business typically first receives a demand letter drafted by an attorney on behalf of a claimant who has never even visited the establishment, but who instead has driven by spotted a "physical barrier." Barriers visible from the street could be a stepped entrance without an adjacent ramp, narrow doorframe, windscreen that does not provide a sufficient turning radius for wheel chairs, improperly striped parking spaces, among dozens of other possibilities.
At this stage, many litigants seek a quick settlement for a few thousand dollars, and perhaps some modifications to the property. Yet even though a technical violation may exist, it may not be appropriate to settle the demand. For example, some technical violations may not be readily achievable. "Readily achievable" is defined to mean "easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense." Determining what is readily achievable involves a legal analysis of multiple factors, including the overall financial resources of the owner/operator of the public accommodation, and the prudent business owner will seek legal counsel soon after receiving a demand.
The perceived unfairness of drive-by demand letters has led some business owners to question the ethics of this practice. Washington has not taken any affirmative steps to prevent these, and even if it did it might not work. As of 2013, in California, where most of ADA accessibility lawsuits are filed, ethical rules prohibit letters simply demanding money for ADA violations. Unfortunately, this did not stem the tide of ADA lawsuits in that state – nearly 40% percent of all ADA accessibility lawsuits are filed in California.
The Lawsuit
In the absence of a quick monetary settlement, the next step is usually a lawsuit demanding that the business remove any physical barriers and – most importantly – pay the litigant's attorneys' fees. The court can also order specific compliance. For example, if a bathroom does not satisfy the technical minimum width requirements, a court may order you to widen your bathroom.
The lawsuit also may not end with just the violations found on the "drive by." After the plaintiff files a complaint, their lawyer may seek to have their own ADA compliance expert inspect your entire property. Any newly discovered technical violations will likely become part of the lawsuit.
In Title III lawsuits involving hotels, restaurant, or bars, plaintiffs tend to identify certain common alleged barriers. One of the most commonly asserted exterior violations is the lack of an accessible path of travel to the entrance. Plaintiffs often claim that the establishment lacks or has an improperly constructed ramp or curb cut along the path of travel from the designated accessible parking spaces to the entrance. Another common claim is an allegation regarding improper hardware on the entrance doors (such that would require twisting or grasping) or that excessive pressure is needed to open the doors. Finally, Plaintiffs often claim that a hotel or motel's pool does not provide a compliant pool lift for disabled individuals. Title III's interpretive regulations, and some courts, suggest that remedying these types of barriers is "readily achievable" under most circumstances.
As for the interior areas, some of the more common barriers may include:
- Too high service counters;
- No accessible path of travel through the restaurant;
- Lack of accessible restrooms including, such as no grab bars, restroom fixtures are mounted too high, or restroom stalls are too small; and
- Lack of clear floor space sufficient for a wheelchair to turn
Prevention Is Possible
Hospitality businesses can take proactive compliance steps a claim ever occurs. The Northwest ADA Center is a good starting point for compliance information, including links to Accessibility Checklists (http://nwadacenter.org/toolkit/accessibility-checklists#) and even a landing page for hotels and lodging (http://nwadacenter.org/factsheet/accessibility-people-disabilities-hotels-and-places-lodging). The ADA National Network also publishes a checklist for surveying common barrier issues (http://www.adachecklist.org/doc/fullchecklist/ada-checklist.pdf ). Businesses should also remember to consult all applicable state, county, or city guidelines. For example, Seattle's law requiring that single-occupancy restrooms be gender neutral is a public accommodation ordinance.
An even better approach is to consult with legal counsel or an accessibility consultant to identify the existence of any barriers to access. Involving an attorney early on may help keep the audit results – even if just an internal audit – confidential. Audits help show a business's good faith efforts to comply. And in California for example, proof of an inspection before a claim is ever made can, under certain circumstances, lead to reduced statutory penalties. While Washington does not have a similar statue, proactively conducting an audit should still help defend against a lawsuit.
All businesses must prepare and implement an appropriate remediation plan that includes immediate repairs, but also a long term plan where needed repairs are extensive and expensive. Doing nothing once such issues are specifically identified is certain to trigger liability. A good auditor will provide a report with a clear outline of what needs to be fixed and, in turn, will help businesses develop a timeline to fix barriers over time when doing so immediately is not "readily achievable" due to financial constraints.
Also helpful would be to review, and if necessary rewrite, personnel policies to direct your employees to provide necessary assistance to patrons with disabilities. As with the prevention of most discrimination-based lawsuits, taking appropriate and meaningful preventive measures is the best defense.
If you have any questions about ADA compliance to prevent lawsuits, we are here to help you. Please feel free to contact the authors, Catharine Morisset, a partner in Fisher Phillips' Seattle office, a member of its Hospitality Practice Group and an Association member, firstname.lastname@example.com or John Mavros, a partner working out of its Irvine, CA office, firstname.lastname@example.com. Fisher & Phillips LLP is a national law firm committed to providing practical business solutions for employers' workplace legal problems.


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AERCO was proud to sponsor and partner with Alliance to Save Energy on their annual "Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency" Awards Dinner. For more than 20 years, this prestigious event, held in Washington D.C., has been the preeminent showcase for energy efficiency's most industrious advocates and innovators, and is attended by more than 400 stakeholders from industry, government and academia.
Earlier that day, AERCO's President Jim Dagley was chosen to be on the Alliance to Save Energy's Great Energy Efficiency Day (GEED) panel where he, along with other leaders from across the country, discussed the critical role of energy efficiency. The panel featured keynote remarks and panel topics that addressed utilities of the future, financing and the built environment.
Jim spoke about AERCO's dedication to the environment and their constant drive to develop innovative products and technologies that increase efficiencies and save energy. In addition to being the first in the industry to introduce a high-efficiency, commercial, gas-fired, domestic water heater and hydronic boiler in the United States, Jim relayed a couple of interesting facts that through their high efficiency products, AERCO has avoided or reduced carbon emissions by 819 billion lbs per year and over seven trillion lbs since 1988!
Attendees also learned about AERCO's newest energy-efficient product, the OriGen. Sitting at the intersection of energy efficiency and power generation, the OriGen is able to capture lower temperature waste heat and turn it into clean, usable electrical power that can either be used as electricity to power the enterprise the waste heat was captured from, or sold back to the local electrical power grid. Most importantly, it creates power with no carbon footprint – no fossil fuels are consumed and no toxic emissions are produced.
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by Bo Xuan Hiep
'Sunny Farm' near HCM City promotes sustainable agriculture
Though his background is in tourism, Nguyen Vu Minh Quan, 35, has always had a great desire to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Three years ago, his wish became reality after he set up an educational, environmentally-friendly farm on the outskirts of HCM City.
Covering 1.5ha, Sunny Farm, which is 45km from the city centre, offers activities designed for various age groups.
The education model takes participants through six stages of learning, from observation to understanding life fulfillment.
The mission, according to Quan, is to provide a safe playground for children and inspire participants to take action to protect the environment.
After receiving a bachelor's degree in commerce and an MBA in tourism and hospitality, Quan worked for a few years in multinational firms, chiefly in agricultural commodities.
There, he was able to see the potential in combining education, farming and tourism.
"I really want to inspire others to practise sustainable farming so that the environment can be kept for future generations," he said. "Our purpose is to close the gap between humans and nature."
The farm, which has contemporary farming practices, focuses on how to tackle environmental issues like littering, climate change and overuse of harmful fungicides and pesticides.
Depending on the group size and age of participants, the education model delivers different messages through its activities.
"We want to create a model of a clean environment that will inspire participants to take action," he said. "When participants enjoy what they see, harvest and cook, they learn the value and reward of work."
Farmers' lack of education has been the biggest obstacle in acquiring knowledge and keeping up with global changes, according to Quan.
Most Vietnamese farmers, despite their hard work, have had little exposure to market information and consumers.
Because of this, they face difficulties in choosing the optimum volume to produce that will allow them to cope with market demand and maximise their return on investment.
As a consequence, they often suffer losses through poor investment of time and resources.
"Only through interaction and exposure will farmers find the solutions to develop and adapt to change," he said.
Rhino protection campaign kicks off with Nail Biters photo collection
Twenty-six Vietnamese artists have posed for photos in which they are seen biting their nails for a campaign against the use of rhino horn.
Titled Nail Biters, the photo collection is part of a campaign launched by the Viet Nam chapter of the US-based environmental organisation WildAid.
It aims to raise people's awareness of rhino horn usage, and calls for action from the community to protect endangered rhinos.
Based on research that shows rhino horn is mainly made of keratin, a protein that forms nails, the campaign emphasises that it is useless to spend a huge amount of money buying horn that is similar in content to the human nail.
The campaign also includes a contest "The Biting Nails Challenge with Vietnamese Celebrities", which encourages participants to take a photo of themselves or friends biting their nails in a creative way. The photos will be posted on Facebook to spread the campaign's message.
Winners of the contest, which ends on January 31, includes a gala dinner with more than 30 artists as well as gifts.
With its alleged medicinal properties, rhino horn is considered a luxury item in Viet Nam, which has become a major market worldwide for rhino horn. — VNS


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Selena Gomez' summertime hot streak hit its peak last night as she danced up a storm in a sparkling disco millennial pink number. The singer looked carefree and happy in the sexy sheer ensemble during her night out with friends, who documented Gomez's dance moves and glorious outfit on Instagram.
One of Selena's besties seemed to have gotten the sparkle memo and matched her in a bright orange sequined number.
It's been a busy summer for Gomez, who has been celebrating birthdays, getting tattoos, and most recently, working on a secret project with Cardi B, Ozuna, and DJ Snake.


text: To help reduce the number of e-mails I am receiving so I can concentrate on the development of new releases of TICK, Sound Control and other projects I am pleased to announce the availability of the Support Forums. A separate forum is available for General Support and Suggestions for each application together with a Special Thread detailing Posting Rules. A Guestbook forum is also available so you can express your support and help ensure that Really Effective products stay freeware. If you are a long standing, experienced Sound Control or TICK user and you wish to be considered to be a forum Moderator keep reading. If you have time to spare to check and reply to new messages and follow-ups on a regular / daily basis please let me know together with appropriate details. Details could include number of years you have been a user and other similar qualifications.


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Our Process
Step 1 : DISCOVER : we get to know you and find out what your goals are. We also try to understand what makes you YOU.
Step 2 : GATHER : we gather all the information pertinent to your financial life – which is pretty much everything
Step 3 : ANALYSE : we spend time analyzing the information
Step 4 : CONSTRUCT : we construct a plan to fit you, your goals, and your life
Step 5 : IMPLEMENT : the plan gets implemented
Step 6 : MONITOR : this step is perpetual because we all know that things change. This is where we monitor and review the plan. If a major event happens for you, we need to know to make sure we can stay on track.
We realize that no two financial pictures are the same, which is why every service we offer can be fully customized to your needs. Instead of providing one size fits all packages, our advisors will work with you, helping you identify areas for growth and recommending strategies designed to benefit you and your unique situation. We have the ability to look at specific areas of your financial life and help you with those goals, or develop a comprehensive plan designed to support every facet of your finances. Whether you know what you want OR are looking for a trustworthy advisor to guide you through the process, we're here to listen and support you.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about what our team has to offer!


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...that after this conversation, I don't know if I should make him cookies. This is from yesterday. I was trying to set up a rehearsal time to run through the piece I'm singing on Sunday.
So...... I got him chocolate-covered espresso beans since I was right by the chocolatier at the time. NBD, cost me $4 and I thought it was worth it for the joke. I told him it was his bribe.
But.... do I owe him cookies? If I make him cookies will I be weird? Or cute? Or does he clearly just barely tolerate me and I should just give it up and leave him alone? Boys are stupid and impossible to read and he is just so super-reserved that he makes Oz from Buffy look positively gregarious.


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Dental Crowns / Porcelain Crowns
Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
To protect a weak tooth (decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a crackedtooth.
To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left.
To hold a dental bridge in place.
To cover misshaped or severely discolored teeth.
Dental Crowns
We often use dental crowns to restore beauty and strength to a tooth that has been weakened by decay, injury, or endodontic (root canal) therapy. Dental crowns are caps that fit over the entire tooth. The targeted tooth is prepared by removing damaged areas and shaping it to accommodate the dental crown. An impression of the prepared tooth is made so that the crown can be precisely crafted to fit snugly on the tooth. Once the crown is ready, it is cemented onto the tooth. At Mile High Dental Centers in Denver, Colorado, we primarily use dental crowns as a restorative dentistry option; however, we also use them for aesthetic applications such as fixing minor misalignments and repairing cracks and discolorations.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth (unlike the metallic dental crowns). However, more wearing to the opposing teeth occurs with this crown type compared with metal or resin crowns. The crown's porcelain portion can also chip or break off. Next to all-ceramic crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look most like normal teeth. However, sometimes the metal underlying the crown's porcelain can show through as a dark line, especially at the gum line and even more so if your gums recede. These dental crowns can be a good choice for the front or the back teeth.
All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide the best natural color match than any other crown type and may be more suitable for people with metal allergies. However, they are not as strong as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and they wear down opposing teeth a little more than metal or resin crowns. All-ceramic crowns are a good choice for front teeth.
Temporary versus permanent. Temporary crowns can be made in your dentist's office whereas permanent crowns are made in a dental laboratory. Temporary crowns are made of acrylic or stainless steel and can be used as a temporary restoration until a permanent crown is constructed by the dental laboratory.


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Market Research Reports, Inc. has announced the addition of "Global Automotive Active Seat Head Rests Market 2016 - 2020" research report to their website www.MarketResearchReports.com
Lewes, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/29/2016 -- Report forecast the global automotive ASHR market to grow at a CAGR of 8.74% during the period 2016-2020.
AHSR were first mandated for use in racing cars and was known as the head and neck support (HANS) device. Many car racing motorsports, including the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), have now made HANS a compulsory feature to be added in sports cars participating in its events. The HANS device is used to maintain the relative position of the head to the body during a rear-impact collision. In addition, the device transfers the crash energy to stronger regions of the victim's body, including the chest and torso.
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive ASHR market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, wherein our in-house databases have been used to arrive at the global ASHR market size.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
- Americas
According to the report, the quest for automobile safety is considered as one of the key drivers in the development of advanced automobile safety systems. Advanced safety and security features are no longer limited to premium vehicles. Consumers are now more aware of safety systems and technologies, and are taking an interest in improving their vehicles' safety systems. As a result, electronic equipment such as cameras and sensors are now being installed, even in entry-level vehicles. This has increased the demand for in-vehicle electronic devices to examine situations and prevent accidents.
Further, the report states that the very nature of ASHR itself necessitates the combination of software and hardware. Hardware as a term in ASHR usually refers to mechanisms used for actively aligning the system in the event of a rear-end collision. Software refers to controlling algorithms, which directly interface with exterior sensors, the vehicle's inertial measurement unit (IMU), as well as collision detection sensors. These are required to determine the magnitude of movement, which, in turn, is desirable for the ASHR mechanism.
Global Thoracic Surgery Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
key players in the global automotive ASHR market: Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, and Grammer AG
Market driver
- Growing demand for safety solutions to drive ASHR adoption
- For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge
- Difficulty in fitting custom headrests with factory-fitted non-modular ASHR systems
- For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market trend
- Adoption of LiDAR technology in ASHR to produce smart headrest systems
- For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key questions answered in this report
- What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
Spanning over 59 pages and 34 Exhibits "Global Automotive Active Seat Head Rests Market 2016 - 2020" report covers Executive summary, Scope of the report, Market research methodology, Introduction, Market landscape, Market segmentation by geography, Market drivers, Market challenges, Market trends: The next stage of ASHR evolution, Vendor landscape, Key vendor analysis, Appendix.
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"I'm home," says John Anderton as the house lights turn on and classical music starts playing. A few seconds later John says, "Overhead," and lights above the table turn on. Does Amazon Echo and Google Home ring a bell? Anderton heads a team of agents preventing crime before it happens in a movie called Minority Report, released over a decade ago in 2002.
Set in 2054, the movie depicted advanced applications of artificial intelligence such as speech and eye recognition, autonomous cars, personalized marketing and robots. We are slowly seeing these technologies today, though in various forms and rates of development and application.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has a long history and is constantly changing in terms of growth and scope. In fact, a Stanford report suggests that the lack of a precise, universally accepted definition of AI is a result of its evolution at an ever-accelerating pace. However, for guidance, Stanford emeritus faculty member Nild J. Nilsson defines AI to be any "activity devoted to making machines intelligent, and intelligence is that quality that enables an entity to function appropriately and with foresight in its environment."
The development of AI over the years shows a consistent trend called the "AI effect." It begins with bringing a new AI-technology into widespread use. People don't necessarily see that the programs or devices they interact with are powered by AI, so they end up thinking that AI research has no concrete outcomes. In other words, once people become accustomed to this technology, it is no longer considered AI, and then new technology appears. "AI does not 'deliver' a life-changing product as a bolt from the blue." It only improves in a continual, incremental way, says the Stanford report–the same way it gradually seeps into our everyday lives.
Having numerous, tangible applications today, AI has come a long way since Minority Report. While there are no precogs or mutated humans as seen in the movie, we already have glimpses of what we only used to see in science fiction. Nowadays, it is common to read about and even encounter actual AI-equipped devices anywhere such as consumer products in the market and prototypes in research labs.
Above anything, the goal of AI applications must be to create value for society. As AI development continues, let's look at six amazing applications of AI that have the greatest potential to change humanity in the next three years.
1. Autonomous cars
Smarter cars are one of the most popular applications of AI for the general public that is increasingly available for use. Notwithstanding reliability and safety concerns, autonomous cars enable humans to be more productive in other aspects of their lives. We all know about Google's self-driving cars, which have logged more than 1,500,000 miles (300,000 miles without an accident). Tesla, on the other hand, recently released a software update for its semi-autonomous cars, making them much safer.
Tesla Autopilot is included in MIT's 2016 Top 10 Breakthrough Technologies. The breakthrough is a car that drives itself safely in a variety of conditions. It matters because it prevents car crashes. An upgrade from the October 2014 release, the Tesla Autopilot comes with sensors, camera, front radar and digitally controlled breaks to help avoid collisions. The new software and hardware features allow the car to take over in case of accidents. Moreover, the car can't start in Autopilot without the right set of data which include clear lane lines, constant speed, sense of cars around you, and map of the travel area. For Tesla's Founder and CEO, Elon Musk, as the hardware for true autonomy is in place, the transition could be done within two years.
2. Cybersecurity
Being connected to the internet through multiple devices is one of the most common and widespread applications of technology. Providing seamless experience and usage, internet-connected devices have many positive outcomes. For instance, they enable the individual to accomplish daily tasks at a faster rate and businesses to foster collaborations across physical borders. However, going digital has accompanying security risks such as credit card fraud.
PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2016 report considers AI to be one of the ten competitive technology-driven influencers in the financial industry for 2020. It challenges businesses to consider their future operating models in light of these key technologies. PwC also identified cybersecurity to be an increasing if not permanent concern over the next years.
Developments in refining and strengthening cybersecurity are mounting and more are continuously available. A new system developed by researchers at MIT predicts 85 percent of cyber-attacks using input from human experts. The research shows that by bringing together the strengths of fraud analyst and machine learning, better results can be achieved in fighting cybercrime.
3. AI health
In healthcare, while developments are slow due to strict regulations and lack of trust, Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Surgical System provides a platform for robotically-assisted, minimally-invasive surgery. The system is currently used in nearly three-quarter of a million procedures a year. Moreover, in the 2016 industry report prepared by Frost and Sullivan, studies show that using AI as a decision support tool resulted to excellent treatment and patient outcomes coupled with drastic reduction in diagnostic and treatment costs.
Another major development in health that has the potential to impact human lives at a rapid pace is the availability of a DNA App Store. Considered a breakthrough technology by MIT, it makes genetic information widely accessible online. DNA App Store makes it cheap and easy to learn more about health risks and predispositions uniquely for every individual.
4. Voice control
We are already familiar with speech recognition software such as Microsoft's Cortana and Apple's Siri. However, these technologies are far from perfect–mishearing and misinterpreting commands especially in noisy environments.
However, the future is positive for speech recognition, according to Baidu's chief scientist and associate professor at Stanford University Andrew Ng. He shared with MIT, "I see speech approaching a point where it could become so reliable that you can just use it and not even think about it." Gartner even predicted that by the end of 2018, "Customer digital assistants will recognize customers by face and voice across channels and partners."
As speech recognition becomes more reliable, it enables people to focus more on tasks that matter. Providing time for people to do other things sparks creativity, innovation, and a better life in general.
5. AI for Business
Remember the scene in Minority Report when Anderton entered a mall, greeted by a hologram using his name and mentioning the last item he bought from the store? Although holograms are not going to be a common feature in malls any time soon, very similar personalized marketing is made possible by AI today.
By driving insights from large amount of data being produced every day at a fast pace, AI-enabled software enables marketing and sales to provide intelligent customer engagement. Presenting the right offer, the right product, and the right content to the right prospect in your database of millions of customers is a task that only predictive marketing and sales can do. AI-infused predictive marketing and sales allows marketers to do that at scale and near real-time.
Being able to process big data at scale is a competitive advantage today. Businesses know this, so predictive marketing and sales that provides the best personalized experience to customers is a game changer in the years to come.
6. Online learning
While still requiring active engagement by human teachers, the impact of AI in education comes in providing personalization at scale. The 2016 Stanford study reports that AI advances in education have been improving for the past 15 years. Applications range from K-12 to university settings both physical and online. It predicts that before long AI technologies will be assisting teachers in the classroom and in the home.
Moreover, as learning becomes more digital, learning analytics will enable the prediction of which students are at risk of failure and the provision of real-time student feedback attached with learning outcomes. Pearson is already working on this. Teaming up with and using IBM's Watson AI product, Pearson introduces a virtual tutor. Checking students' understanding and providing feedback to human teachers, the virtual tutor makes education more personalized for students.
As AI is continuously improved and applied in education at the same time as more people become digitally connected, the impact is massive in terms of making education more accessible. Increasing the quality and reach of education, which is a great asset for any individual, is one of the many benefits of an AI-enriched world.
Technology is constantly evolving. New applications of AI will continuously emerge. AI provides innovative solutions and added value to anyone who has the open mind and ability to leverage it.
As any other opportunity, the challenge that comes with using AI depends on its use. Beyond a marketers' perspective, society should approach AI thinking about its long-lasting effects and ensuring that sustainability is in place for future generations.


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text: A friend told me about A Tribe Called Red a few days ago and I've been listening ever since. They're a Canadian group that blends hip-hop and dubstep with featured Native powwow chant. The group consists of three members: DJ Shub, DJ NDN and Bear Witness. They have two albums, Nation II Nation (which is on Spotify) and a self-titled debut album. There's also an EP called Trapline. It's really refreshing to hear a take on Native American chant and music that isn't too self-conscious about moving into modern genres. Just turn it on and let it play. "Look At This" is on the group's first album, which you can download for free here.


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Leadership qualification
Join our team of inspirational leaders by learning how to run a high-quality unit, provide a great programme and support your girls
To become a leader, you'll need to complete our Leadership qualification.
Without our 80,000 leaders, guiding simply wouldn't happen. Being a leader is one of our most rewarding roles as you get to work directly with girls, supporting them and helping them to grow into confident young women.
Who can complete this qualification?
You can start working towards your Leadership qualification when you are 16. However, you can only become a leader once you are 18. While working towards your Leadership qualification you will be referred to as a leader in training.
What will I learn?
The first three modules of our Leadership qualification are compulsory. After you complete them, you will be qualified as an assistant leader and will be awarded your Leadership qualification. You will be listed as 'Assistant leader' on GO.
- Module 1: Your role in our programme - covers planning and delivering a high quality programme specific to the section (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers) you want to work with.
- Module 2: Your role in Girlguiding - covers making or renewing your Promise, contributing to meetings at a local level and getting involved in local guiding.
- Module 3: Your role in safety and unit administration - covers safety requirements within the unit, effective communication with parents and the local community, and your responsibility for managing unit funds.
Once you've gained your basic Leadership qualification, you can complete Module 4 to become a leader. Anyone who completes all four modules, will be listed as 'leader' on GO. You can also repeat Module 1 to train to lead another section.
- Module 4: Your role in managing the unit - this module is optional for assistant leaders but is required for unit leaders. It covers managing record-keeping systems and effective communication in your area.
Download modules 1 and 4 for those who have completed their Leadership qualification (PDF).
If you are a qualified leader wishing to lead a section you haven't led before, you'll need to redo Module 1 focusing on that section's programme. For example, if you did your Leadership qualification while supporting a Brownie unit but now wish to run a Guide unit, you'll need to do Module 1 again for the Guide programme. In this instance, you will become a Leader in Training for that section.
How long will it take?
There is no set time for completion of the Leadership qualification, but it generally takes about six months to complete.
What training and support will I get?
Everyone who undertakes our Leadership qualification is assigned a mentor - a qualified leader who will guide you through the syllabus and support you by answering any questions you may have.
Our Being a leader videos are also designed to help provide an introduction to a unit role in Girlguiding.
As part of the Leadership qualification, you will also need to attend 1st Response (first aid) training and A Safe Space training on safeguarding.
We've made a few changes to the leadership qualification. Download the update sheet to see what's changed.
How will I be assessed?
The Leadership qualification is a competency-based qualification. This means that you will need to plan and run meetings to achieve it, demonstrating that you have the skills and experience required to be an effective leader.
For each element of the qualification, you'll have to submit evidence of your progress. This may take various forms, including:
- training certificates
- written notes
- minutes from local meetings
- completed forms
- correspondence
- photos
- discussions with your mentor.
Elements of the qualification can be signed off by various people - such as your unit leader, a parent or your mentor. Once your mentor is happy that all elements have been completed, she will submit your Leadership qualification folder to an internal Verifier. This person will check through your folder, before a certificate of completion is issued and your role on GO is updated.
How do I apply?
Speak to your local commissioner or unit leader to find out more. If you decide to take on the qualification, they will assign you a mentor to guide you through the process.
Any questions?
If you need support or advice with our training, please contact [email protected].