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Journalist & Bestselling Author; Her Books Include "Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power"
Alexandra Robbins, a 28-year-old literary phenom who has been called the spokesperson for her generation, has landed on the New York Times bestseller lists with multiple books for good reason: she has a knack for predicting the Next Big Thing and then hitting the right nerves. She regularly appears on national television, including shows such as 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Oprah, and The View, and has written for several publications, including Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, Cosmopolitan and The Washington Post.
Hailed by the media as "an excellent stylist and a first-rate mind," "a media celebrity," and "a bold new voice," Robbins is a lively award-winning speaker who lectures passionately on a number of topics. Her expertise on the issues plaguing young people in American society is unparalleled and consistently in high-demand. Perfect for a variety of audiences, Robbins uses her charm and intelligence to give an engaging and informative presentation.
Robbins' latest book, Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis, the follow-up to Quarterlife Crisis, is the go-to guide for young adults in their late teens through late 30s, and for their parents, relatives, friends and advisers. Like its accompanying lecture, Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis offers advice, tips, strategies, and overnight solutions to conquer various specific issues and questions such as "What if I don't know what I want?" "When do I let go of my dream?" "How do I know if I'm dating 'The One'?" and "How do I weigh doing something I love versus making enough money?"
Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities, Robbins' fast-paced, undercover account of sorority life, blew the lid off the intriguing world of the mainstream Greek system and propelled her to household-name status at universities nationwide. Her pro-Greek lecture about sororities both unearths secrets and scandals of Greek life for non-Greeks, and educates Greeks on how to improve their reputation and experiences.<
Robbins' Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power remains the definitive book on the super-elite secret society to which both George W. Bush and John Kerry belong. A spectacular feat of investigative reporting, Secrets of the Tomb is more than just an exposé of the inner workings of one of the nation's most secretive and powerful societies - it is also a provocative exploration of our collective obsession with conspiracy and connection.
Robbins' first book, Quarterlife Crisis, was a global sensation that explored the difficulties of leaving college and entering the "real world." The first self-help book aimed at this age group and addressing this issue, Quarterlife Crisis showed a generation of modern twentysomethings that they were not alone in their confusion and anxiety about life after college. The point of Quarterlife Crisis was to identify the problems of 18-39-year olds; the point of Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis is to solve them.
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4,29,493 people – 22% of population – suffer heart ailments in district; 80% can be prevented
District suffers debilitating burden of strokes, coronary artery disease, hypertension and trauma: GNRC study.
- 3204 people suffer stroke every year
- 97,262 persons (approx. 5% of the population) affected by Coronary Artery Disease
- 3,32,231 persons (approx. 17% of the population) affected by Hypertension
Sonitpur, December 22, 2014: Inadequate awareness and attention about potential health problems that can be treated or prevented is adversely affecting Tezpur, the cultural capital of Assamese culture and Sonitpur, the fifth most populous district of Assam, according to a study released on Monday. The study, presented to the media by Guwahati-based multi-specialty hospital chain, GNRC Hospitals, was prepared by compiling and analyzing data from records of last 17 years maintained by GNRC and various other publicly available sources.
Speaking on the occasion, GNRC Chairman-cum-Managing Director and eminent neurologist Dr. Nomal Chandra Borah, who was born in Sonitpur, said: "Even 67 years after independence, we are yet to sufficiently address the suffering of our people, when it comes to healthcare. We all know that 'health is wealth'. The corollary is that lack of health adversely affects not only the population's physical well-being but also its mental, social and economic well-being. A healthy population is also one that is energetic, one that contributes to and drives the economy. So, as conscionable members of society, it is our responsibility to relentlessly endeavour to progress in the direction of 'Health for All, Smiles for All'. We, at GNRC, have adopted this as our guiding principle."
According to the study, the overall percentage of epilepsy cases in Sonitpur that do not receive appropriate medical treatment is close to 99%, recording the fifth lowest rate of non-treatment – at 98.92%, while Kamrup district recorded the lowest rate of non-treatment – at 96.68%. The study also reported that every year, 3204 (estimated) people in Sonitpur suffer stroke; 97,262 people are afflicted by Coronary Artery Disease and 3,32,231 people fall victim to Hypertension. On trauma, GNRC's study quoted a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report which stated that with 50.4% deaths in Assam caused by road accidents, while in Sonitpur district 147 deaths in the year 2013 and 160 deaths till the month of September in 2014 are caused by road accidents.
Requesting the media to support the healthcare providers' mission, Dr. Borah stated that the primary cause of lack of treatment or inadequate attention to prevention was lack of awareness. "Today, early intervention through modern medicine and proper lifestyle management can prevent or address the overwhelming majority of cases of conditions such as epilepsy, coronary artery disease, hypertension and trauma incidents. Yet, they happen and result in death or crippling of many members of society – who would otherwise be healthy individuals contributing to the welfare and progress of society. This is simply because of the ignorance of society. Only media can help us take this message of preventive healthcare and early intervention to each and every family of Sonitpur, and thereby serve the cause of society-building and nation-building," Dr. Borah said. "I request media to support us to fulfill the objective of "Health for All, Smiles for All," he concluded.


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Greetings Rocky River Families…..
The Mandatory Spring Sports Parent Meeting will be held at Rocky River High School on Wednesday February 21st, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the RRHS Auditorium. A parent of all student-athletes participating on a spring sports team at RRHS must attend this meeting. Spring sports include: Men's JV and Varsity Baseball, Women's Softball, Women's Soccer and Outdoor Track and Field.
At this meeting, you will be able to:
-Meet Spring Sports Coaches and ask questions about our Online Sports Registration Process (Ticket to play).
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If you're an agency looking to add email marketing to your services, you're going to need some white label software that allows you to manage multiple client accounts and apply your own branding.
As a professional agency, you don't really want software logos all over your reports and dashboards, especially if you provide client access to the platform.
Of course, you could build your own email marketing software but this isn't always realistic – or even necessary when there are excellent platfoms already offering white label solutions.
Here are the best white label email marketing tools for agencies.
What is white label email marketing software?
White label email marketing software allows you to remove the branding from existing platforms and customise their dashboards to a certain extent. The idea is to allow agencies to provide email marketing services by using these platforms, instead of building their own software solutions.
Why is this important?
Well, you're going to need to provide your clients with reports to show them how your services are making an impact. In many cases, you're also going to want to give your clients access to certain parts of the platform so they can access reports for themselves or even create their own email templates, campaigns, etc.
Regardless of how much access clients have to your email marketing platform, you want your agency's logos, URLs and other branding elements to be there – not the branding of your software provider.
This is the key selling point of white label email marketing solutions and we've got five of the best options for your in this article.
#1: SendinBlue
Key features:
- Logo & URL personalisation
- Advanced contact segmentation
- Advanced, real-time reporting
- Multi-IP Manager
- API Access
- Multi-language Support
SendinBlue is a great email marketing platform and we use it here at Venture Harbour for sending transactional emails. It doesn't provide the automation features we need and it lacks a little on the integration side of things for us, but SendinBlue is a highly capable piece of software all the same.
With its white label offering you can customise URLs to match your domain, add your agency logo to the interface and create custom reports for different clients. Overall, it's not the most customisable white label option but you do get multi-language support, which could be crucial if you're dealing with clients in foreign-speaking markets.
#2: ActiveCampaign
Key features:
- Custom domain
- Replace ActiveCampaign logo with your own
- Modify HTML and CSS for button colours, borders, fonts and other elements to match your brand
- Add/remove buttons and other options
- Remove all references and links to ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign is our main piece of email marketing software and it's the platform's excellent automation features and integration options that sealed the deal for us.
As a white label option, ActiveCampaign also gives you more freedom than SendinBlue, as well. Aside from custom domains and logos, you can also modify the style of the interface itself to match your brand. As long as you're happy to tweak some HTML and CSS, you can change the colour of buttons and borders, change font styles and other design elements.
You can also remove buttons entirely or add them to other parts of the interface. Crucially, ActiveCampaign makes sure all references and links to itself are removed from the platform.
#3: Campaign Monitor
Key features:
- Custom domains
- Custom logo and branding
- Super-fast navigation between client accounts, campaigns and billing details
- Create customised permissions and workflows for different client accounts
Campaign Monitor is much like a stripped-down version of ActiveCampaign, offering email marketing and automation but with significantly fewer features.
You can view a feature comparison at Marketing Automation Insider to see how much these differences matter to you.
Campaign Monitor's approach to white labelling its software is a little different and it actually tweaks the navigation structure for agencies, making it faster for you to move between client accounts, campaigns and billing details.
It's a relatively simple modification but it makes a real difference to using the platform as an agency. Besides that, you can also create customised permissions and workflows for different client accounts for more granular control.
#4: mailingmanager
Key features:
- Custom domain and SSL
- Custom branding
- Unlimited clients
- Free trial signup pages
- Automation processes for turning free trials into paying accounts
mailingmanager's white label solution is designed to make it easier for creative brands to add email marketing to their list of services. The emphasis is on getting clients to sign up for free trials, use your rebranded version of the platform and then sign up for a monthly subscription.
To make this work, mailingmanager gives you a 100% white label solution that you can fully customise to match your brand. There's no limit on the number of clients you can have on board either, so you're never going to be held back from developing this as an additional stream of revenue.
You also have automation and CRM features rolled into the platform and mailaingmanager has automation workflows specifically for agencies to turn free trials into paying customers.
#5: Instiller
Key features:
- Custom branding
- Customise client accounts
- Unlimited accounts
- Unlimited team members
Instiller is purely a white label email marketing solution designed for agencies. This means the platform is designed from the bottom up for agencies that want to offer email marketing services.
You get a 100% white label solution, allowing you to customise domains, logos and design styles to match your brand. Instiller also gives you unlimited client accounts and there's the added bonus of being able to create unlimited team member accounts, too.
As an email marketing platform, Instiller gives an intuitive drag-and-drop builder, strong automation options and detailed reporting. It's just about everything you could need from a platform like this, except it's 100%
Which is the best white label email marketing platform?
Choosing the best white label email marketing solution for your agency depends on a few factors:
- The quality of the email marketing software itself
- The amount of customisation options you need
- Usability of the software
First of all, you need to make sure you have all the email marketing features your agency and clients need. Then, you need to be confident you have the freedom to customise the platform sufficiently – otherwise, there's not much point in going white label in the first place.
Finally, you also need a solution that provides the usability your agency and clients demand. This depends entirely on how your agency works, the tools you need to integrate with and how much access you plan to give your clients to the platform. For example, will you only give them access to reporting or will you allow them to create and manage campaigns for themselves?
If you're looking for a recommendation, ActiveCampaign gives you all the email marketing, automation and CRM features you could ever need – you don't need to worry about that. You also get a lot of room to customise the platform – from domains and logos to button colours and font styles.
For the vast majority of agencies, this should be more than enough.
If you need (or want) a little more freedom to customise the finer details, then it's worth taking a look at mailingmanager and Instiller, two truly 100% white label platforms.
Whether they can provide the features you and your clients need is something only you can decide.


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I sit here this morning in front of my computer with a hot cup of coffee and some time to myself. Earlier, I dragged my kids through their morning routine (it's like herding cats), drove them to school, exercised for an hour, cleaned and vacuumed, made a shopping list for later, and played with our cats for a bit. Glamorous eh? I'm just glad the kids went to school! I can't tell you how much I disliked hated all the days off we've had due to weather and the holidays before them.
Julia and I spent hours each day at our local park in all sorts of weather. Rain and snow and sleet... oh my! Even the ridiculous cold those two days from the polar vortex didn't discourage her... we just bundled up, she played, and I walked around trying not to freeze solid. Other than our trips to the park we stayed home. I think I mentioned in an earlier post that for many months now Julia has refused to get out of the car at any store. I used to run errands with her, but not anymore...
And of course, I get nothing done with my darling daughter at home. Her OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) issues pretty much rule the roost... well, at least they rule me. If I'm not meeting some need/demand of hers I'm required to sit in my chair in front of this computer... which isn't that bad because I can entertain myself but nothing around the house is accomplished until she's asleep.
You might say that I should challenge her and I do on occasion when something really, really, really needs done but in general it's not worth the shrieking and violent flare ups. I'm in contact with a handful of other parents of kids with issues like this... lining things up, "organizing" things the way they want/need, moving people and furniture about, and of course having meltdowns when challenged or something is out of place or for no apparent reason (that's my favorite). Most of the time all of our nerves are shot, we're drained, and zombie walking through the day. But misery loves company right?? *fist bump*
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Aronson Capital Partners, LLC (ACP) is pleased to announce that we have completed the sale of Washington Consulting, Inc. (WCI) to Alion Science and Technology, an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. ACP served as the exclusive financial advisor to WCI, a consulting organization providing enterprise IT and management consulting solutions and services to commercial and government customers.
ACP is the leading merger and acquisition advisor to middle-market government contractors and professional service organizations. With an exclusive focus on the federal sector, Aronson Capital Partners is able to provide clients with a unique industry perspective along with access to long-standing relationships with key industry participants. We provide a full range of M&A and corporate finance advisory services to help our clients achieve their growth and liquidity objectives.
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Birthplace: Bedford, IN
After a 28 year coaching career at Greensburg Community High School, Edgewood High School, Bedford, and Bedford North Lawrence High School his record stands at 420 wins and 155 losses. Included in those many victories were ten Sectional Championships, three Regional Crowns, two semistate Titles which means two Final Four appearances in 1975 and 1977. In 1972 the SIAC Conference Title belonged to Bedford. In 1975 Orval was an assistant coach in the first North-South All Star Series ever held and in 1977 was the head coach for the South All Stars.
Four of his outstanding players were Dan Miracle, catcher, who played for ISU; Mark Roberts, pitcher, who played four seasons at David Lipscomb College; Steve Martin, shortstop, who played at Carson-Newman College and Larry Ridge, pitcher, who played at Morehead State. Roberts, Martin, and Ridge were selected as All State players and played in the North-South All Star Series.


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The World Design Summit Organization (WDSO) is proud to announce that Alejandro Aravena, currently the foremost figure in the world of architecture, will be among the keynote speakers of this major event that will bring together thousands of professionals in Montreal, from October 16-25.
This audacious Chilean architect's work was honoured in many prestigious ways, over the course of the last year. Winner of the prestigious 2016 Pritzker Prize, the most important international award in the field of architecture, director of the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, he was also named on the New York Times' list of "28 creative geniuses who defined culture in 2016". Innovative, focused on social issues, promoter of new collaborative approaches, this Chilean architect has made his mark through projects of all types and scales that aim at improving the conditions of the less privileged, and at providing answers to the great challenges of the 21st Century, notably on the environmental front. This architect "who deepens our understanding of what is truly great design", as Tom Pritzker presented him when awarding the 2016 Prize, is sure to generate lots of hype and bustle!
Earlier in December, the Summit also announced the presence of Belinda Tato and Jan Gehl among its keynote speakers, with more announcements to come very soon.
The world of design is ready to assemble!
Beyond its prestigious keynote speakers, the Summit will also be showcasing a vast and diverse program. The enthusiasm generated all over the world by the first call for proposals is a clear indicator of the event's unique character, with 335 people or groups from forty countries (half from outside Canada) having set in submissions. And there's plenty more to come, since the second call for proposals, open to professionals of all six major design disciplines (architecture, graphic design, urban design, interior design, landscape architecture, industrial design) will be launched very soon.
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A bacteria species called Bacillus thuringiensis, which occurs naturally in the soil, manufactures a poison called Bt toxin. It seems to target plant pests, such as the European corn borer, almost exclusively. Corn and cotton have also been genetically engineered to express the Bt toxin, making the plants poisonous to pests but not to humans. Genetically engineering the gene for Bt toxin into cotton decreased by 78,000 tons the amount of insecticides used in China in 2001; similar results are seen in other areas where Bt crops are planted. It was found not to pose any health risks to humans; in fact, for more than five decades organic farmers have safely used Bt-toxin-based sprays as pesticides (Ronald, 71-4).
Bt toxins are proteins. Because they only target cell types that only a few species of insects possess, Bt toxin does not pose a danger to mammals, including humans. It is not allergenic or otherwise harmful to humans. The fact that organic farmers have safely used Bt-toxin-based pesticides for decades — and continue to do so — might make wary consumers feel better about plants that have been engineered to contain the Bt gene. Once the Bt protein hits our digestive tracts, it is quickly (within zero to seven minutes) destroyed by our acidic (low pH) gastric fluids and converted into its constituent amino acid components (Mendelsohn).
Other than concerns regarding human safety, many people worry that pollen from Bt crops can contaminate wild plants, propagating the gene in the wild. Luckily, in the case of Bt corn, cotton, and potatoes, this is not a likely outcome. Wild species in the United States that are related to these plants are either not genetically compatible (i.e., incapable of breeding with the GM crops), flower at different times (i.e., will not be receptive to pollen at the time that pollen carrying the Bt gene might be floating in the air), or are geographically separated from Bt crops. There are exceptions: Pollen flow between Bt cotton and wild relatives of cotton might be possible in Hawaii, Florida, and Puerto Rico, and the sale and distribution of Bt cotton is restricted in these areas (Mendelsohn).
Bt toxins are crystal proteins that kill insects by lysing (destroying) the epithelial cells in their guts. It affects a few orders of insects, including Lepidoptera, in which the alkaline (high pH) environment in the midgut activates the toxin, allowing it to connect to receptors on the surface of the epithelial cells. At this point, the toxins destroy the cells by forming pores in their membranes. It is thought that this leads to insect death either by inhibiting the insect's ability to eat or by allowing the proliferation of harmful bacteria (Broderick).
This might sound quite gory, but the fact remains that a narrow-spectrum pesticide like Bt toxin results in far fewer insect deaths than broad-spectrum pesticides. A greater diversity of insects can flourish in agricultural areas when highly selective pesticides are used in lieu of pesticides that cause the deaths of a wider variety of insects.
In 1999, after a preliminary (and methodologically flawed) report that pollen from Bt corn was harmful to monarch butterfly larvae, the USDA embarked on an investigation. Their final word is that Bt pollen from corn is generally not harmful to the larvae of monarch butterflies. In natural conditions, it is improbable that toxic levels of Bt pollen would blow onto the monarch's natural diet of milkweed leaves; even within cornfields, the amount of Bt pollen found on milkweed leaves failed to approach toxic levels. Only one variety of Bt corn, Bt 176, caused harm to monarch larvae at concentrations likely to be found in real-world conditions. However, Bt 176 is an older strain and has been phased out (USDA, Mendelsohn). There are also rare circumstances in which Bt pollen from corn can be harmful, such as when the pollination of a crop is temporally and spatially coincident with the larval-growth stage of monarch butterflies (Borrell). Bigger risks to monarch butterflies include habitat destruction and the loss of milkweed, conventional insecticides, and predation (USDA). Other members of Lepidoptera, the order of insects primarily affected by Bt toxin, do not necessarily inhabit areas in which plants genetically engineered to express Bt toxin are grown (Mendelsohn).
There is also controversy as to whether Bt toxin poses a risk to other non-target insects. A 2007 meta-analysis in Science provides evidence that non-target insects and other invertebrates are more likely to be found in fields of Bt cotton or Bt corn than in nontransgenic cotton or corn fields in which insecticides are used. However, when compared with fields in which insecticides are not used, some non-target species may be less abundant in Bt fields. This seems to indicate that Bt crops are less harmful to non-target organisms than crops in which insecticides are sprayed. However, a certain Bt corn crop (the aforementioned phased-out Bt 176, containing the Cry1Ab gene) does seem to have a harmful effect on non-target organisms, in the order Lepidoptera, that are closely related to target organisms (Marvier). However, fields planted with Bt 176 corn were safer habitats for monarch butterfly larvae than were non-GMO fields sprayed with certain pesticides (UC Biotech).
Spraying fields with insecticides has a more adverse impact on insect populations than does the presence of genetically modified Bt crops. Narrow-spectrum pesticides will protect crops from damage while harming fewer insects — and crops modified to express the Bt gene reduce the need for broad-spectrum pesticides by producing their own highly selective pesticide that can only interact with the cellular structures of a small variety of insects.
Insect species certainly might evolve resistance to Bt crops – however, the same can be said in relation to plants that have been conventionally bred for pest resistance. Since the beginning of agriculture, farmers and plant breeders have struggled to stay one step ahead of the opposing forces of nature. Is genetic engineering one of many weapons in our arsenal?
Borrell, B. (2011). Food Fight. Scientific American, 304, 80-83.
Broderick, N.A., Raffa, K.F., Handelsman, J. (2006). Midgut bacteria required for Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal activity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 103(41), 15196-15199. Obtained from http://www.pnas.org/content/103/41/15196.long
Marvier, M., McCreedy, C., Regetz, J., Kareiva, P. (2007). A Meta-Analysis of Effects of Bt Cotton and Maize on Nontarget Invertebrates. Science, 316, 1475-1477.
Mendelsohn, M., et al. (2003). Are Bt crops safe? Nature Biotechnology, vol. 21, No. 9, 1003-1009. Obtained from http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/teach/agbio2010/Readings%202010/are_bt_crops_safe_nat_bio_2003.pdf
Ronald, P.G., Adamchak, R.W. (2008). Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food. Oxford University Press.
UC Biotech (no date given). Can Genetically Engineered Crops Cause Adverse Effects on Nontarget Organisms? Obtained from http://ucbiotech.org/answer.php?question=40
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (2004). Q&A: Bt Corn and Monarch Butterflies. Obtained from http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/br/btcorn/


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December has arrived and we're officially getting into the holiday spirit. Checking gifts off of our list, taking in the festive lights and sounds and getting into a snowy state of mind are all on the itinerary.
What's happening in Montreal: Salon des métiers d'art, the holidays hit Mont-Royal Ave.
December has arrived and we're officially getting into the holiday spirit. Checking gifts off of our list, taking in the festive lights and sounds and getting into a snowy state of mind are all on the itinerary.
Salon des métiers d'art de Montréal
One of the city's major local holiday fairs has been around for over 60 years with 300-plus exhibitors showcasing their products, made exclusively in Quebec. Throughout the month of December, Place Bonaventure will be transformed into the ultimate gift destination. The types of products available for sale include everything from fashion items to food and housewares.
When: Dec. 5 to 21
Price: Free
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchetière St. W., 514-861-2787, http://placebonaventure.com/en/
Open house at Favuzzi gourmet foods importer
Once a year Favuzzi opens its doors to the public just in time to stock up on gastronomic gifts for the foodies in our lives. With over 1000 products to discover, shoppers can take advantage of wholesale prices on everything from olive oils and chocolates to jams and coffee and more.
Just a few of the brands that Favuzzi sells include Stonewall Kitchen condiments and mixes and Joe Beef spices. Favuzzi also has its own collection of private-label products ranging from tomato sauce to coffee. Bring your own reusable bag to stock up on stocking stuffers.
When: Dec. 5 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Free entry
Where: Favuzzi, 65 de Port Royal St., www.favuzzi.com
Mont-Royal Ave. is being transformed into a holiday wonderland for the month. With festive decor, the avenue will be host to musical fireworks, family shows, elves on bicycles and more.
Just a few of the activity highlights include a kick-off parade this Saturday at 7 p.m. that ends with a party in Parc La Fontaine. On Saturdays, there will be horse-drawn carriage rides. The Idée-O-Rama project features comic book–style illuminated images on lamp posts and spans 2.5 kilometres. New this year, located outside Mont-Royal métro station, "Dans les bois" is a wood art installation inspired by winter culture in Quebec.
When: Dec. 6 to 21
Price: Free
Where: Mont-Royal Ave. between Iberville St. and St-Laurent Blvd.
Empire City Troopers snowboarding event
There may not be tons of snow on the ground but on Saturday St-Denis St. will be transformed into a snowboarding park for this special event. International and local athletes congregate in Montreal for a snowboarding competition that will feature both a slopestyle terrain park with jumps and a jam format with tricks on rails. Before the qualifications kick off there will be a Burton snowboard school for kids aged three to six years old. Afterwards, everyone is invited to watch the high-flying boarders as they compete to make it to the finals.
When: Dec. 6 from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Price: Free entry
Where: St-Denis St. between Sherbrooke and Ontario Sts.
Moksha Yoga West Island open house
Looking to kick off a New Year's resolution before 2015 actually begins? Why not give yoga a try as this West Island studio is opening its doors with free classes all day Saturday. The schedule includes hot yoga, prenatal yoga and even kids' yoga. It will also be an opportunity to buy gifts as there will be a one-day sale on memberships, gift cards and class cards.
When: Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Where: Moksha Yoga West Island, 3369 Sources Blvd., DDO, http://west-island.mokshayoga.ca


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Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
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560 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA 30901
Experience the only African-American Museum in Augusta's River Region. The museum, which opened in 1991, was the former home of Miss Lucy Craft Laney.
Tours and Exhibits
Guided tours through the museum's permanent exhibitions – the Lucy Craft Laney Exhibition, the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Exhibition, the Alice Davis Collection, and the Augusta Ebony Legacy Collection-provide visitors with an overview of Black Augustans' contributions at the local, state, national, and international levels.
The museum also displays a number of rotating exhibitions which feature well known and emerging artists; and, educational forums with community leaders. The Annual Lucy Laney Craft Quilt Exhibition showcases regional fiber artists. Special exhibitions about entertainer James Brown, golf, and historical milestones are also popular attractions.
Black Heritage Trolley Tours
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum's Black Heritage Trolley Tour is a one-hour excursion that takes patrons to more than 25 significant historic sites related to Augusta's Black history and the city's development. The trolley tour is paired with the one-hour guided museum tour. Conventions, family reunions, and special event tours are welcome. For tour prices, days, and times, please call the museum at 706-724-3576.


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a fungal disease caused by infection with Coccidioides immitis. The fungus grows in hot, dry areas, especially in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. Called also coccidioidosis and California disease. The disease occurs in a primary and in a secondary form. Primary coccidioidomycosis (called also valley fever and san joaquin valley fever) is due to inhalation of windborne spores and varies in severity from symptoms like those of the common cold to influenzalike symptoms. Secondary coccidioidomycosis is a virulent, chronic, progressive, granulomatous disease resulting in involvement of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, viscera, central nervous system, and lungs. Treatment consists primarily of rest. Antibiotics may be given to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Amphotericin B or ketoconazole may be used to reduce risk of extrapulmonary dissemination or in the hope of having a remission after dissemination occurs.
pri·mar·y coc·cid·i·oi·do·my·co·sis
a disease common in the San Joaquin Valley of California and certain additional areas in the southwestern U.S. as well as the Chaco region of Argentina, caused by inhalation of the arthroconidia of Coccidioides immitis; acute onset of respiratory symptoms accompanied by fever, aches, malaise, arthralgia, headache, and occasionally an early erythematous or papular eruption; erythema multiforme or erythema nodosum may appear.
valley fever
See coccidioidomycosis.
Diagnosis IgM antibody to mycelial phase antigen, coccidioidin, increased complement fixation antibody, increased latex agglutination
Management Ketoconazole, amphotericin B, miconazole
valley feverA form of 1º coccidioidomycosis, first described in San Joaquin Valley, California, most common in white ♀ Clinical Fever, cough, pleuritic pain, arthralgia, erythema multiforme or nodosum Diagnosis IgM antibody to mycelial phase antigen, coccidioidin, ↑ Cf antibody, ↑ latex agglutination Management Ketoconazole, amphotericin B, miconazole.
val·ley fe·ver(val'ē fē'vĕr)
Primary coccidiodomycosis; common in the San Joaquin Valley of California and other areas in the southwestern United States.
Synonym(s): San Joaquin Valley Fever.
Synonym(s): San Joaquin Valley Fever.


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Hilton Head Island High
Navy Junior Officer Training Corps
Plan of the Week
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Academic Team
Orders to the Sentry
Our History
Cadet Knowledge
Chain of Command
Phonetic Alphabet
Military Ball Song Request
Our History
Our unit has come a long way since the first day it was implemented in Hilton Head Island High School.
About HHIHS NJROTC
The NJROTC program was established 1964. The program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, and taught by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel. The NJROTC accredited curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as maritime heritage and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by extra-curricular activities of community service, academic, athletic, drill and orienteering competitions
When Hilton Head High first installed NJROTC into its curriculum in 1993, there was no ROTC hallway. ROTC classes were set in seperate trailers near the rear of the school. As our school grew and our unit expanded, the Hilton Head community voted to help us gain what we have now.
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Odin is the King of Asgard.
Powers, skills and weapons:
Odin has the ability to generate and wield magical energy called Odinforce on a cosmic scale, this allows him to do virtually anything he wants such as teleport an entire race (or just himself if he wishes) to another dimension, compress an entire planet's inhabitants into one being, molecularly manipulate matter, convert mater to energy (and vice versa), cast illusions, levitate, project blasts of concussive energy, create force fields, or enhance his strength (which is ordinarily at vast levels (near limitless if he is well rested)) , speed, stamina and durability . Odin is also a master strategist and schemer. In battle Odin wields the magical spear Gungnir, it is made out of uru and never misses it's target when Odin throws it. Odin can also use Gungnir as a conduit to channel the Odinforce. Odin is also functionally immortal (Assuming that he periodically eats a Golden Apple of Idunn).
Only someone with deity level powers can possibly cause Odin permanent or fatal harm.
If Odin does not enter the hibernation-like state of Odinsleep for 24 hours once a year His powers will weaken and sever exhaustion will set in.
When Odin is in the state of Odinsleep he is vulnerable to any type of attack.
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Optimus Prime is the Leader of the Autobots.
Skills and Weapons:
Optimus Prime (like all Transformers) has superhuman strength, he is also well versed in hand to hand combat as well as being a brilliant battlefield commander. Optimus can transform into a Semi Truck. In Battle Optimus' weapon of choice is a laser rifle, Optimus also caries within him the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. If opened the Matrix unleashes a massive wave of energy with unknown effects, due to that fact (and the fact that the Matrix can only be opened when it wishes to be) Optimus only uses the power of the Matrix as an absolute last resort.
Optimus can be damaged by powerful enough weapons, if the damage is sever enough it would be impossible for Optimus to be repaired.
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Orochimaru is an enemy of Naruto Uzumaki.
Powers, skills and weapons:
Orochimaru has the body of a snake and inhabits other peoples bodies as a form of Immortality. Orochimaru also has the ability to summon snakes to fight at his side during battle, as well as stretch his head, arms, body, legs and even his tongue to great links. Orochimaru also has the ability to place a curse mark on individuals, the curse mark increases the power of the individual that it is placed on but it also makes said individual more susceptible to Orochimaru's influence. Orochimaru is also skilled in performing sealing jutsus. Orochimaru can also shed the body he is in to escape death. Being a ninja Orochimaru is at peak human strength as well as being very well versed in hand to hand combat and is also a highly skilled swordsman. In battle Orochimaru wields the Kusanagi Sword, it has an extendable blade and is stored within the mouth of a snake witch is in turn stored in Orochimaru's mouth. Orochimaru can wiled the Kusanagi Sword with equal proficiency from either his hand or his mouth.
Orochimaru's presents in someone else's body destroys his host body within 3 years, so to maintain his immortality Orochimaru must find a new host body every three years.
Orochimaru is vulnerable to any convectional attack.
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(Original Character)
The Owner of the Chetradome is the Founder and Benefactor of the Legion of Guardians. As well as a influential member of B.O.O.T..
Powers and Skills:
As his name suggests, The Owner of the Chetradome owns the Chetradome. Real name: Owner Ofthe Chetradome (pronounced: Oh-nair Off-tah She-třa-dome-eh) was born in Paris, France. At the age of 5, his parents took him onto a ship with a hand full of American money and left him there. The ship sailed to New York harbor where Owner was instructed to write his name for citizenship. The person in charge miss read Owner's name and printed it as "Owner of the Chetradome". From then on Owner was known as "Owner of the Chetradome". Shortly after his arrival in America, Owner had the good fortune to meet the Queen family in front of a French restaurant while they waited for their limousine. The family took Owner to Star City, where Owner found his middle class adoptive parents. Owner continued his relationship with the Queen family, and Oliver introduced Owner to Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark. Owner went on to receive his PhD in business and trade thanks to numerous scholarships from the Queen Scholarship foundation. Owner invested some money into the stock market and made millions. Owner bought a small island in the south pacific and named it Chetradome Island. This was the epicenter for his conglomerate company CHETT (Cumulative High Earning Technological Trade). Owner made sure his fortune would not go to waist and quickly secured an heir. Chem was adopted from a mid-western town in the United States. Owner selected Chem because of his unique abilities.
Owner's millions quickly became billions, and in 2006 Owner completed a 10 year project on Chetradome Island called: The Chetradome. The convenient name of this building made Owner's name unrecognizable from his new title. Few people know what Owner's real name is. Since the erection of the Chetradome: Owner has held several tournaments in the Chetradome in which super-powered beings fight each other, Founded a superhero team called The Legion of Guardians, and bought his 1000th company.
Owner of the Chetradome also has the unique ability to not be harmed. His flesh cannot be penetrated, cut, or crushed. It is as yet unknown what effect this has on his aging.
Owner is worth an estimated 256 billion US dollars.
In Tournament 4 Owner of the Chetradome's son Chem, as well as Verbatim, Calamity, and Calamitous betrayed him and revealed that they had been working as a Super Villain team known as The Fatal Four. To make matters worse this all happened on the day Owner had announced his engagement to The Legion of Guardians' Information Officer Knowitall. Never one to let tragedy stop him for long the wedding went on as planed and by Tournament 5 Owner announced not only the formation of his new team The ArchSorcerers but the fact that he and his wife were expecting their first child. However during the opening ceremonies of Tournament 5 The Soulless Syndicate attacked and The Turner of Time placed Owner of the Chetradome in a time bubble. Further investigation revealed that there was known way to retrieve him or even confirm that he is still alive. For that reason Owner of the Chetradome is missing and presumed dead. This leaves Knowitall in charge of his entire Estate and business holdings.
Owner of the Chetradome tends to overreact when faced with a hostile situation.
If Owner of the Chetradome were exposed to high levels of radiation he would die.
If Owner of the Chetradome were to ingest poison he would die.
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Drew curated a beautiful instrumental playlist for springtime. Get yrself outside (weather permitting!) and give it a listen.
Category: Playlists
Music Rec: Mirel Wagner
Playlist: You Only Need Yourself
This playlist is dedicated to the three stages I experienced during and after my first heartbreak: I went from weepy to angry to empowered. The songs included in each playlist are the songs that got me through the pain; each made me realize I am going to be okay; that there is beauty in the hurt.
Playlist: Space is the Place
I've always been fascinated with the vastness of space. It's quite amazing how small we really are in comparison to the never ending void beyond our little Earth. Just recently NASA discovered seven new Earth-sized planets 40 light years away!! With its techno beats and wavy melodies, I compiled this space inspired playlist featuring a variety of artists such as Father John Misty and Mac Demarco. Hope you enjoy!
LGBTQIA Love Tunes
I put my many years of LGBTQIA+ song seeking to work this Valentine's season by creating this queer-oriented Valentine's Day mix. Enjoy!
Playlist: An Ode to Effy Stonem
I stumbled upon the British T.V. show Skins only a few weeks ago; it's a series following the lives of a group of teens trying to forge an identity, form friendships, and navigate through the teenage world of sex, drugs, and parties. In only the span of several days, I've come to adore and care deeply for Effy Stonem more than any other character. She taught me that trying to control a wild, tumultuous world is impossible. Life is simply an unstoppable force. This playlist is an ode to Effy, the mysterious, introspective, rebellious, free-spirited, daredevil queen. Hopefully, it'll compel you to whip out some pink hair dye and sparkly pumps and dance to your heart's content until the sun rises again. Enjoy!
Playlist: Happy Place
In a few months I'm going to be moving from South Florida to New York for college and I can't tell you how nervous I am. Leaving my family and friends along with my beloved dog/son, Jack, is going to be quite the transition. I needed a playlist to remind me of home; a playlist that can transport my mind to back to my warmest memories. These songs open with dreamy guitar strings and enchanting vocals that can take any listener to their happy place. Great for long haul flights, road trips, or rainy days. Hope you enjoy!
Playlist: Paradise Ride
By Alice Gray
I've been prepping my whole life for this moment. Kind of kidding, kind of not. I grew up in San Diego and I grew up curating playlists for the sole purpose of watching the ocean go by from my car seat. We didn't take our paradise for granted. We soaked up the beauty of the beach whenever we could, no matter how inconvenient. My high school memories look like a glittering montage of me and my girlfriends in old convertibles, driving fast, music loud, hair in the wind and singing/shouting as loud as possible. Those are some of my best memories.
Monster Mash: a Playlist in Photos
Every year I round up a group of pals and head downtown for a Monster Mash featuring photography and fun makeup. Despite a hurricane, a power outage, and more than a few fallen trees, the tradition continued this October. Here are the pictures from this year accompanied by a collection of my favorite spooky tunes. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks to Ava for helping with makeup.
How to Dye Your Hair with goodDYEyoung! (+ a bonus playlist)
You may have caught my not-so-subtle love letter to hair, music, and Paramore on the site last month, and if you did, you know how absolutely in love I am with goodDYEyoung– Paramore frontwoman, Hayley Williams, and her amazing hair and makeup artist, Brian O'Connor's, brand new hair dye line. It perfectly encapsulates all of the things I love: DIY, music (my favorite band, Paramore, specifically!), and HAIR! So when the sweet as can be goodDYEyoung team reached out about sending Sonic Blume some dye to play around with, we haaaad to say yes!
I thought that since you all have already seen the final product of a GDY hair dye party, it might be helpful to show the process as well. So, without further ado, here is Sonic Blume's foolproof way to get the rainbow hair you've always wanted using goodDYEyoung, and a fun playlist to jam while you're doin' it!


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Need for Doctor's Order for Medications: All medications given must be approved by the Attending Physician. No other medication or treatment should be given to your loved one without notifying the hospice RN case manager. This is important so that all efforts to maintain patient comfort can be coordinated by the RN. Any medications started by the nurse by use of Standing Orders have already been approved by the Attending Physician for specific situations, and the physician will be notified of any standing order medications begun.
Ways of Giving Medications: Medications are taken in different ways or routes of administration. The different ways are chosen by the physician according to which manner will be most effective. During the course of your loved one's illness, the methods will change. Swallowing pills may be the easiest way to take medicine in the beginning, but after some time, it is possible that swallowing will become difficult or impossible.
Problems with absorption and Ways of Giving Medications: Another reason for changing routes of administration are problems with absorption. For example, if your loved one has a disease affecting the digestive system, the oral route may not be ideal. If the liver is affected, medications may not be properly metabolized or processed from the digestive system, interfering with absorption. If the circulation is affected, injections may not be effective in the legs or arms, but may be effective given intravenously. If the patient is having much fluid buildup in the lungs due to lung or heart disease, it may not be appropriate to give medications by mouth, or even sublingually by drops. These are only some of the considerations the physician and RN case manager will be monitoring when thinking about the medications being given.
Common Abbreviations Used in Doctor's Orders: If you will be responsible for giving medications or treatments to your loved one, the hospice RN case manager will instruct you on which medications the physician has ordered, when and how to give them. There may be a medical chart or sheet for recording when medications are given. In order to help you understand some of the more common abbreviations used on these medication sheets, the following abbreviations are shown here:
If the physician has ordered medications to be given by injection, by use of a patch or suppository, or by any other means, the hospice nursing staff will explain and demonstrate to you how to give these medications. If you have any questions or difficulties, the hospice will have a nurse available by phone to answer questions. If needed, another on-call nurse must be available to come out and assist you with difficulties.
Crushing Medications & Giving Medications Under the Tongue: There may come a time when your loved one will be unable to swallow pills. If this occurs, the physician must be notified and asked for guidance. The physician may order pills to be crushed and given with applesauce if your loved one can swallow that mixture. If that is not possible, pills that are crushed can be mixed with very small amounts of water, let dissolve and then given drop by drop with a dropper or oral syringe. Certain medications available in table or capsule form may not be able to be crushed or opened to be given in this way. In those cases, the physician may order another comparable medication that can be crushed, or he may order a different form of the same medication, perhaps a liquid form or injectable form.
Your RN case manager will explain the physician's orders and how to crush the medications. Two spoons can be used to crush a pill in between them, a mortar and pestle may be used, or you can purchase a pill crusher at your local pharmacy. The drops may sometimes be placed in the area inside the mouth against the cheek or under the tongue depending upon the instructions of your physician. Giving medications by drop under the tongue encourages the medication to be absorbed directly within the mouth and not through the digestive system.
Dealing With Drying of the Mouth: As death approaches very closely, many persons begin to breathe mainly through their mouth. The mouth is left open at all times and begins to dry out. There may be a red tongue with cracks in certain cases, which can be quite uncomfortable. Some family members apply a small amount of olive oil (or other vegetable oil) with a cotton tip applicator to the tongue and lips, which can help your loved one to be more comfortable. Applying vaseline or mineral oil is not recommended for the inside of the mouth.
Although many people attempt to moisten their loved one's mouth with water, there comes a time when he will be unable to swallow, and providing water will cause coughing and choking. For this reason, the olive oil may be preferable. There are also forms of artificial saliva which may be ordered by the physician to deal with this problem, (but even the "artificial saliva" dries up).
More information about prescriptions and the laws governing prescriptions of medications can be found at the Drug Enforcement Administration and prescriptions: https://www.dea.gov/. If you have questions about hospice, we hope that you will take the time to visit the hundreds of pages at our website, read our Guide to Hospice Care, visit our resources and links section (with hundreds of vital resources listed).
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Historic Cairo (also known as Islamic Cairo) is at the heart of Egypt's crowded capital. Founded around 969 AD, Historic Cairo is a tour de force of Islamic art where the visitor comes face to face with hundreds of mosques, madrasas, bazaars, khanqahs, sabil-kuttabs and other monuments in the Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman styles; a chaotic splendor that never fails to amaze, an overdose of Islamic art and architecture at its best.
A feast for the senses in every sense of the word, the city's soundscape is dominated by the synchronized call for prayer and the honking of horns by impatient motorcyclists and drivers. The fragrance of every spice under the sun fills the air at many bazaars; while the dazzling colors of the tentmakers' products at al-Khiyamiyya and the antiques at Khan al-Khalili offer a pleasant break from the grayish-brownish shades that dominate the old city.
I can go on forever, but the photos would do a better job. Enjoy!


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I hate carrots! I never liked them, even as a kid and my whole life I have been forcing myself to eat them, but every time I do, I'm just like, BLEH, dislike.
Until I tried them glazed as a side to my veggie meatloaf at a Vegetarian restaurant I can't recall. I surprised myself and everyone at the table by devouring every single carrot. I decided that I would end this war against these little orange vegetables and eat them from time to time, and only if cooked this way. It's is almost brainlessly easy to make this, and it goes great as a side to roast chicken or pork. I used organic baby carrots I found at the weekend market, but any baby carrots will do. If you are using the big ones, split them in half or even quarters lengthwise for faster cook time.
Baby carrots, no exact weight or measurement
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs honey
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbs butter
How to:
- Put carrots in a pan and fill with water. Bring to the boil and cook for about 6 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Melt butter in the pan, add brown sugar and honey and met down into a syrup.
- Add carrots and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve with your favorite roast.


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West Midlands Hypnotherapy
3 Middleton Hall Road
Kings Norton
West Midlands
0121 251 6172 / 07831743737
I provide a balanced approach to mind and body through the use of:
I specialise in dealing with Anxiety conditions, Trauma and Addictions
We are within easy walking distance of local bus services and Kings Norton train station, we also have free on-site parking and a waiting room.
If you are looking to free yourself from problems that are holding you back, we can help. Please call for an intial free consultation over the phone on 0121 251 6172
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Currently train staff in the NHS in NLP, Coaching and Anxiety management.
Currently work with Patient Rehabilitation groups including:
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in addition to therapy sessions, we deliver regular training courses in Birmingham. If you are interested in NLP training, CBT, hypnotherapy training and more please contact us.
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At the present technologies are playing vital role in fast growing world where information is almost everything. Different kinds of gadgets are available in market and day by day lots of new applications and devices are being invented which are much required for smoother communication as well as for exchanging of information. When we talk about such mediums then personal computers and laptops are the most essential and used electronic devices for every user. As the number of gadgets and devices are increasing leaps and bound in the same ratio risk factors and security issues are also increasing. There are lots of risk factors available which affect such devices with wrong intension. So it becomes very important to secure our personal computers, laptops and other devices from security breaches, virus attacks, cyber threats and many other such activities. If any user has got trapped in any of such problems he or she might face many issues. One of the most common issues is the error message like computer locked or PC locked and many others.
Users can consult with technical professionals for finding troubleshooting tricks to handle such exceptions. If your PC locked then there are many toll free numbers which are available online. Just make call to such numbers and get easy steps for recovering you devices from threats and attacks. One such number is 1-844-797-8692 which is offering online solutions about various kinds of phishing activities. Find more other important information by making a visit to our web portal.
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Big change this past winter -- starting a half-time job. Several of the customers and co-workers seemed leery of my abilities. After all, I hadn't worked for a long time. A stay-at-home mom? What did I know?
Yes, it took a while to learn the job and become adept. But the tasks became routine, and my speed increased, and I got to know the customers. Granted, there's a lot yet to learn: they haven't even tried to teach me how to service the ATM machine or run all the paperwork to balance our branch's paper-trails.
I have this to say:
A lot harder.
A job is lightweight. Lives do not depend on it. Formation of brains do not depend on it (even if your job is being a teacher). The life-long foundations of physical health do not depend on a person's job. Other people's soul and psyche are not being shaped by what we do in our paid jobs. Unless you're a pastor, what you do in your job probably does not have profound impact on people's eternal life or death.
But all these important things are part of a mommy's work. A mom is never done. A mom never knows exactly what the right thing to do is; it's not a black-and-white job. A mom's job is always in a state of flux. A mommy's job is not merely full-time, but 24/7. Moms do not have the satisfaction of seeing results of their work at the end of the day ... they have to wait 15-20 years to get an idea of the results of their work ... and even then the "success" of their efforts won't be seen clearly for another couple of decades.
Going to work has the reward of a paycheck. It rewards you with social acceptability. It rewards you with adult conversation. In so many ways, a job is easy-breezy compared to mommyhood.
But there is nothing as precious, as dear, as rewarding, as being with those dear children who are your delight! It may be way harder to be a mom, but it's the best job ever.
Naomi, DoRena, Heidi, Katie, Liz, Rebecca, and all you others -- don't let anybody (including yourself) convince you that your job isn't that big a deal. It's hard work. It's probably the hardest thing you'll ever do. The wonder of love is that you WANT to do it and you ENJOY it ... at least most of the time. :-)


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US Wins Race 13; Needs 6 Races to Keep the Cup
Byline: Log News Service
SAN FRANCISCO (LOG NEWS SERVICE) — Emirates Team New Zealand's hopes of winning the America's Cup were thwarted again Sept. 20, this time by the clock. Instead of winds gusting over the safety limit causing a race to be postponed, it was the light winds on San Francisco Bay that did them in.
The Kiwis led in Race 13 on Sept. 20 by more than 1,000 yards on the second downwind leg when the 40-minute time limit for the race expired and the race was abandoned. The Kiwis had only about 1 nautical mile remaining to the finish when the limit expired.
Oracle Team USA stayed alive for another day, winning the re-sail of Race 13 Sept. 20 by 1 minute, 24 seconds.
New Zealand still leads the series 8-3. Oracle Team USA has won five races, but because of a two-point penalty by an international jury, needs six more consecutive wins to retain the Auld Mug.
Officials have scheduled Races 14 and 15 for Saturday, Sept. 21 — beginning at 1:15 p.m. The races are scheduled to be televised by the NBC Sports Network.


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Alex Blanco is executive vice president and chief Supply Chain officer for Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources.
Previously, Alex worked for Proctor and Gamble (P&G) for thirty years. Most recently, he served the company as vice president, Global Personal Beauty Care and Gillette Personal Care Product Supply. In this role, he was responsible for improving supply chain innovation and operational excellence. In previous roles, he led Supply Chain in other key P&G divisions and also had several international assignments, including a Europe regional role based in Geneva, and Latin America roles based in Venezuela and Colombia.
Alex has a bachelor's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University.


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The workshop first of all offers a legal perspective exploring both sexual privacy and identity as a human right and an overview of the legislation in the Nordic countries. Secondly, gender reassignment in adolescents is explored from perspectives ranging from medical, psychological, ethical, etc.
With this workshop the Nordic Committee on Bioethics wishes to provide a platform to Nordic policy makers in considering this aspect of children's and adolescents' lives.
Presentations and abstracts
Gender identity as a human right (including a short overview of the Icelandic legislation)
Oddný Mjöll Arnardóttir, Professor, PhD, University of Iceland
Sex change – a legal perspective (including an overview of the Danish and Norwegian legislation)
Caroline Adolphsen, Assistant Professor, PhD, Aarhus University, Denmark
Sex assignment and gender surgery on minors diagnosed as intersexed or disordered in sexual development (including an overview of the Swedish and Finnish legislation)
Jameson Garland, Juris Doctor, Uppsala University, Sweden
A psychiatric perspective on gender reassignment of minor
Riittakerttu Kaltiala-Heino, Professor of Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Tampere, Finland
The erosion of sexual dimorphism: ethical and religious challenges to our culture
Sólveig Anna Bóasdóttir, Associate Professor in Theological Ethics, Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Iceland
(För tillgång till presentationen: kontakta email@example.com.)
Reproductive rights of transgender adolescents
Arne Sunde, professor PhD, Fertility Clinic, St. Olav's University Hospital, Norway
New paradigm for diverging gender identities
Arja Voipio, member of the Executive Board of Transgender Europe
Introduction, abstracts and presentation in one pdf file


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Rivet Heads, or Industrial Goths, often do not consider themselves Goths, although their preferred music and fashion can be found in the same shops and theyll happily go to Goth clubs. The scene all started with the band Throbbing Gristle forming their own label, Industrial Records, for a new genre of extremely weird experimental electronic music.
For some Rivet Heads, this is the only real Industrial music - bands like SPK and The Leather Nun which spawned from this scene of the early 80s.
However, in the modern era the Industrial scene has come to resemble a dark, rough, dystopian version of the Cyber scene. The modern Rivethead may listen to Darkwave bands resembling a heavier form of EBM (Wumpscut, Skinny Puppy), or even the commercial Industrial Metal bands (Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, KMFDM).
Industrial fashion is somewhat like Cyber in its futuristic appearance but is generally more monochrome, less polished and often has a military influence. It is also undeniable that Sc-Fi movies such as The Matrix have inspired the look of many Rivet Heads - a lot of them will refuse to remove their trenchcoats even in the sweatiest clubs.
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Wednesday, July 06, 2016
Critical Information Literacy Laboratory for Faculty
The interview with the creators is at http://acrl.ala.org/IS/instruction-tools-resources-2/pedagogy/primo-peer-reviewed-instruction-materials-online/primo-site-of-the-month/june-2016-site-of-the-month/ and the resource itself at http://library.csusb.edu/cillab/
There is a page at http://library.csusb.edu/cillab/?page_id=63 which explains their interpretation of Critical Information Literacy. They identify "traditional approaches to information literacy" as having a "focus on skills, such as: Locating information, Evaluating information, Using information. These skills are all important, and one needs to be competent in them in order to conduct college-level research, but there's so much more that plays into information literacy. Critical information literacy not only attends to the skills listed above, but it also asks that students think about how information works. Thus, CIL focuses on key concepts, such as:" then they give the three examples of "How information is created" "How information is disseminated and accessed" and "Why is it that students cannot access most scholarly sources on the open web and instead need to use the library?" "How scholarly conversations work".
For me those elements would already be in "information literacy", however I note that they say in the interview that "We've heard that the "About CIL" section has been helpful for those who are new to CIL or those who have a very skills-based understanding of information literacy" so perhaps the "critical" word alerts people to reflect on or change practice. Also interesting is the careful planning that has gone into the initiative, for example "We've been strategic about selecting faculty who teach high-impact courses."
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Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Heather Abbott, said Saturday "it's very sad" that bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev gave up opportunities he had as a college student and chose the path of violence.
Abbott, who lost part of her leg in the attacks and testified at Tsarnaev's trial, was on her way home from giving a commencement speech at Southern Connecticut State University when the jury's decision to sentence Tsarnaev to death came down Friday afternoon.
"I couldn't help but think that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was in the same position as those students I met that day, and had such a bright future ahead of him," Abbott told NBC's "Today" show Saturday. "I think it's very sad that he chose this path and gave up all those opportunities, and of course I'm reminded of the deaths that he caused and those opportunities that others had to give up without a choice."
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Abbot said though she is happy "the verdict is finally in and it's closer to being over, she doesn't think "there's really a sense of closure here." Abbott said many survivors of the bombings reached out to offer each other support after the verdict was read.
She said she looked for closure a few months ago when testifying at the trial.
"When I reflect back now, closure happened when I decided to move on with my life and I don't think I'll get much more beyond that," Abbott explained.
One of the ways Abbott has moved on is by helping other victims who have lost limbs through the Heather Abbott Foundation.
"It has been tremendous for my healing just to make some sense of what happened and try to do something good with it has helped me heal."
The bombs placed by Tsarnaev and his older brother Tamerlan at the marathon finish line in 2013 killed three people and injured more than 260 others. A MIT police officer was killed in a shootout with the bombers days later. Tamerlan was also killed.


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1. This promotional competition ("Competition") is run by The South African Breweries (Proprietary) Limited ("Promoter") and is open to all persons of 18 years or older who reside in South Africa, have a valid and active cellular telephone number ("Mobile Number"), except the employees and their immediate families of the Promoter, the Promoter's advertising and promotion agencies, associated companies, and outlet owners and staff.
2. A valid Twitter account and internet access is required.
3. These rules may be amended by notification at any time during the Competition, and will be interpreted by the Promoter only. Participation by all entrants ("Participants") constitutes acceptance of these rules.
4. The Competition begins on 7 October 2016 and ends on 28 October 2016 ("Competition Period").
5. The Competition takes place on the Audiogasm show on Metro FM, taking place on Friday nights, from 19h00 to 22h00.
6. To participate in the Competition, Participants must listen to the Brutal Fruit Cranberry Rosé Advisors interview on Audiogasm. At the end of the interview the Brutal Fruit advisor will tweet a question relating to the interview. Participants must tweet the respective Brutal Fruit advisor the correct answer using the #CranberryRose to stand a chance to win the Brutal fruit hamper.
7. Prizes up for grabs: Brutal fruit hamper to the value of R5000:
Lumee Case
MP3 player with pre-loaded with a pre-party mix
Picnic blanket
Wine glass set
Takkies Rocking 'n heels voucher
Beauty pack for all your pre-party makeup needs
A case of the product
8. The prizes cannot be transferred or exchanged for alternate prizes.
9. The Promoter's decision is final.
10. If a prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter at it's discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal value and/or specification.
11. The winner will be contacted by the Promoter for more details (cellphone number, email address) and the winner will be contacted 3 times, before another winner is selected.
12. The Promoter may make media announcements / publications of the names / photographs of winner/s, provided that any Winner/s may expressly elect to decline this. The Promoter reserves the right to carry out audits in respect of any winner/s to verify their eligibility.
13. All Participants and winners indemnify the Promoter, its associated companies (directors, officers and employees) and agents, against any / all claims for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise, arising from any cause whatsoever from their participation in any way howsoever in this Competition.


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Marketing is continually changing, and what may have been seen as an excellent promotional medium in the past (ie. newspaper) is probably not so excellent anymore. This is why it is essential to stay on top of marketing trends. Not being aware of what is moving down the marketing wire could quickly leave you behind competitors, but knowing these upcoming marketing trends will put you in the game.
Most marketers see the importance of social networking giants and video sites like Facebook and YouTube. Obviously, these sites were once simply undiscovered corners of the web. This is the case for Snapchat too, but the site has quickly grown to more than 100 million monthly active users. Combining so many eyes with the perfect prospect of real-time marketing means Snapchat is among the marketing trends to watch.
There once was a time when no one knew how to stop pop-up ads. The good thing is, that time has come and gone. These days there are tools that will block ads entirely. This does not mean that the fad of paid ads is over, but you will have to update your marketing strategy to ensure that your content provides real value.
Those in retail already have recognized that mobile marketing is essential to their strategies, but marketers in other industries have been slower to come around. Well, it's make or break time for all industries. Nearly 2/3 of Americans now own smartphones, and 10 percent actually access the internet solely on these devices. The future is now, so do not be the one left in the past.
Staying abreast of all trends is essential when running a business. Make sure you stay on top by listening to the marketing world.


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Spray park
Located at the south side of the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, 5429 53 Street, the Lacombe Spray Park is free to those looking for a wet and wild good time.
Open from June 1st to September 2nd, 2019, this hot spot recycles its water so you can cool off and feel good about the environment. Outside food and drink are permitted, but please no glass containers! Water balloons and sidewalk chalk are not permitted. Be sure to be sun safe.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.


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Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump 'wants to undo marriage equality'
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump in a campaign speech of wanting to reverse the landmark 2015 Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage.
During a Nov. 2, 2016, rally in Las Vegas, Clinton gave a laundry list of ideals she said Donald Trump opposed, including equal rights for LGBTQ members.
"If you care about LGBT rights, he wants to undo marriage equality," she said of the Republican presidential candidate. She repeated the claim hours later at a rally in Tempe, Ariz.
Trump has spoken out against marriage equality before, but we wondered if he still held that view. While he's said gays and lesbians deserve protection under the law, he has also said he would appoint Supreme Court justices who would want to overturn the law.
'I am for traditional marriage'
The first indication of Trump's feelings on same-sex marriage go back to an interview in The Advocate in 2000, when Trump was allegedly considering running for president.
"I think the institution of marriage should be between a man and a woman," Trump said. He added that he favored a domestic partnership law that would give same-sex couples the same legal benefits as married couples. (He voiced support for Elton John's 2005 civil union with David Furnish in a post on his now-defunct Trump University blog, however.)
More than a decade later, in a March 2011 interview as he mulled a presidential run, Trump told Fox News host Bill O'Reilly that he was against marriage equality.
"I just don't feel good about it," Trump said. "I don't feel right about it. I'm against it, and I take a lot of heat because I come from New York. You know, for New York it's like, how can you be against gay marriage? But I'm opposed to gay marriage."
Two years later, Trump hedged a bit: "I think I'm evolving, and I think I'm a very fair person, but I have been for traditional marriage. I am for traditional marriage, I am for a marriage between a man and a woman," he told MSNBC in 2013.
Then Trump announced he really was running for president on June 16, 2015, and he quickly reiterated he didn't support marriage equality.
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling came out on June 26, Trump tweeted, "Once again the Bush appointed Supreme Court Justice John Roberts has let us down. Jeb pushed him hard! Remember!"
Two days later, Trump told CNN's Jake Tapper on CNN that he was "just for traditional marriage."
Trump said the next month that he thought pushing a constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriage would not be a realistic approach.
But by October 2015, he began to indicate that he would seek to overturn the Obergefell vs. Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage.
"We have some very terrible Supreme Court justices, and frankly, they should have at least had that as a state's right issue," he told CBN News. He also said he considered the ruling the law now.
He told Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace on Jan. 31, 2016, that he disagreed with the court's 5-4 decision.
"If I'm elected, I would be very strong on putting certain judges on the bench that I think maybe could change things," Trump said. "They have ruled on it. I wish that it was done by the state. I don't like the way they ruled. I disagree with the Supreme Court from the standpoint they should have given the state — it should be a states' rights issue. And that's the way it should have been ruled on, Chris, not the way they did it."
Looking for a concise answer, Wallace asked Trump if he would "try to appoint justices to overrule the decision on same-sex marriage."
"I could strongly consider that, yes," Trump said.
His position didn't change during the litany of GOP primary debates, although he hasn't strongly reiterated how he wanted to appoint judges who would reverse the decision. In March 2016, he said at a Detroit debate that he agreed with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's opposition to the ruling.
"I would certainly have rather left it to the states," Trump said. "I was very surprised when they came up with that decision. I would preferred it had been left to the states, and I think most people would have preferred that."
Since then, Trump has said little about same-sex marriage. Trump's campaign didn't respond to our request for comment, and Clinton's spokesman didn't add any further comment. His stump speeches tend to avoid same-sex marriage, and we couldn't find any instance of a traditional media outlet directly asking him about it since the debates.
When the GOP unveiled its party platform during this summer's Republican National Convention, which urged the reversal of "the Supreme Court's redefinition of marriage," Trump's influence was downplayed.
Trump "has not really tried to weigh in on the platform," Wyoming Sen. John Barasso, the platform committee chairman, told NPR in July.
Our ruling
Clinton said Trump "wants to undo marriage equality."
While he's waffled slightly at times, Trump has said repeatedly that he supported "traditional marriage." He also has said he would consider appointing Supreme Court justices that would reverse the 2015 ruling allowing same-sex marriage. He has not said much on the subject in recent months, other than to reiterate he felt it should have been a state-level decision. But he has not recanted his earlier views, either.
We rate the statement True.


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Most Effective Implementation of Technology
Nominations are invited from organisations that have successful deployed new technology within their contact centre/customer service centre. Nominations should outline the business benefits that have been realised including:
- The impact on the customer and colleague experience
- ROI achieved
- The results achieved
- The approach used to implement and integrate
The award is not for the technology solution itself, but how it has been implemented, deployed and maximised within your organisation. We are happy to accept joint nominations for this category from the organisation and technology provider (The technology provider cannot nominate on their own).
Nominations are now closed.


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For Immediate Release
July 9, 2018
St. Croix—The Committee on Finance resumes budget hearings tomorrow, Tuesday. July 10, 2018 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.
The Committee is scheduled to consider three departmental Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposals beginning with the Department of Justice at 9:00 a.m.;, 1:00 PM, Public Services Commission and at 3:00 PM the Bureau of Internal Revenue.


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A yellow leaf, partially eaten by bugs, lit by sunshine, floating on a background of dark green leaves, greatly out of focus.
I was walking around my yard and saw the sunshine hitting the leaf like this. It was quite dramatic because the background was so dark. I set my camera's focus point to the center of the lens and shot this.
On the computer, I darkened the background and sharpened the leaf.
Canon Rebel XTi, EF 28-135mm, 1/160, F5.6, 132mm, ISO100, 2008-11-17T13:32:07-04, 20081117-183207rxt
Location: Thripp Residence, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-7227
Download the high-res JPEG or download the source image.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. Please credit me as "Photo by Richard Thripp" or something similar.


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NDIS in WA
WA to join the nationally-delivered NDIS
On 12 December 2017, the Commonwealth and Western Australian governments agreed that WA will join the nationally delivered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This announcement replaces the previous agreement signed in January 2017 for Western Australia to administer the NDIS. From 1 July 2018, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will assume responsibility for the delivery of the NDIS in Western Australia. The NDIS will continue to be implemented on a geographic basis by NDIA and will be fully rolled out across WA by 2020.
All current participants in the WA NDIS will transfer to the nationally delivered Scheme from April 2018 until 31 December 2018. http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/wa-ndis/wa-ndis/
Participants, families and carers who would like more information can call the Carers WA NDIS team on 1300 227 377
Our NDIS in WA Community: Carers helping carers understand the NDIS in WA
Carers WA continues to support carers to understand the NDIS in WA and build their capacity to support the people they care for to ensure the best outcomes within an individual NDIS in WA package of supports.
- What is the NDIS in WA?
- Eligibility
- Support for Families and Carers in the NDIS in WA
- Information for Mental Health Carers and the NDIS in WA
- Early Childhood and Early Intervention
- Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- Information for Rural and Remote families
- The NDIS in WA Process
- Getting NDIS in WA Plan Ready
For more information about the NDIS in WA, please contact the Department of Communities on 1800 996 214.
You can also call the Carers WA Advisory Line on 1300 227 377.
Information used within these webpages has been sourced from the Carers Australia website with their approval.


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New Report on Indian Country Broadband Access with Recommendations for FCC
High speed internet promotes economic development, education, and public health and safety; however, Indian Country trails the rest of the country by a significant margin when it comes to broadband availability. Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the accuracy of broadband accessibility data in Indian Country and how the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) data can be improved. The report found that the gap may be even wider than previously understood due to current FCC data collection methods and a lack of tribal input.
NAFOA contributed to the GAO report, which aimed to understand data challenges and provides specific recommendations for the FCC, including:
"Residents of tribal lands have lower levels of broadband Internet access relative to the U.S. as a whole, but the digital divide may be greater than currently thought. FCC data overstated tribes' broadband availability and access to broadband service," commented Sascha Meinrath, Director of X-Lab. "These overstatements limit FCC and tribal users' ability to target broadband funding to tribal lands."
Broadband commonly refers to high speed Internet access with an "always-on" connection. The FCC collects data on broadband availability to determine where providers have infrastructure in place. However, as discussed in the GAO report, the FCC considers broadband to be "available" for an entire census block if a provider could serve at least one location in the census block – not whether the provider does indeed serve a specific location, let alone the entire census block. This method regularly leads to overstatements of service on tribal lands, which can have adverse effects on funding for tribes, since the FCC provides funding for unserved areas based on the broadband data they collect from providers.
Further, the FCC does not collect information on broadband affordability, quality, and denials of service, all of which can affect whether tribal members access broadband services. These factors, combined with the reporting method above, lead to the appearance of an Indian Country that is more connected than it actually is.
Lastly, the report noted that the FCC does not have a formal process to collect feedback from tribes on the accuracy of provider-submitted broadband data. The FCC has previously highlighted the need for a targeted approach to improve broadband availability data in Indian Country, as well as the importance of working with tribes to ensure that information is accurate and useful. However, tribal stakeholders raised concerns that the FCC relies too heavily, or in some cases relies solely, on data from providers without input from tribes, leading to an inaccurate picture of broadband accessibility.
If you have questions, please contact Ryan Ward at (202) 594-6593 or email@example.com.
Government Accountability Office Report - FCC's Data Overstate Access on Tribal Lands