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In part 2 of powershell XenDesktop 7.6 installation guide we will use powershell to install Virtual Delivery Agent on Windows Server operating system.
The XenDesktop 7.6 install with powershell guide will consist of following articles:
Part 1 – Installation and site configuration
Part 2 – Install and configure VDA.
Part 3 – Create and configure machine catalog (comming soon).
Part 4 – Create and configure delivery group (comming soon).
Part 5 – Configure StoreFront (comming soon).
Before you start with installation you have to make sure that you fully understand how you would like to use the machine you are going to update with VDA client, how you will specify the locations of installed Controllers, if HDX3D Pro will be used etc. The full list of XenDesktop pre-installation decisions can be found in Citrix eDocs
In this article I will use executable included in the XenDesktop installation media but as an alternative you can use a standalone VDA installation package. The standalone VDA package is intended primarily for deployments that use command-line (silent) installation – it supports the same command line parameters as the XenDesktopVdaSetup.exe command, which is used by the full-product installer. For installation you can use also installation scripts located in iso:Support\AdDeploy\ folder on XenDesktop 7.6 instllation media.
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If you make a decision that you want to deploy master image you need to run XenDesktopVDASetup.exe command located in iso:x64\XenDesktop Setup folder. The full syntax is shown in Figure 1. There are 2 important parameters in use:
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.\XenDesktopVdaSetup.exe /components VDA /controllers "XD001.lab.citrix24.com,XD002.lab.citrix24.com" /masterimage /optimize /noreboot /quiet /enable_remote_assistance /enable_real_time_transport /enable_hdx_ports
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About this time, sir Lyonnel de Bournouville, who had lost his town and castle of Creil, requested some men-at-arms from the duke of Bedford to re-conquer one of his castles called Breteictre, which the French had won. His request was granted, and he took the fort by storm, putting to death all within it, but he was so severely wounded himself that he died soon after.
CHAPTER Lxx.–THE KING OF FRANCE MAKES AN ATTACK ON THE CITY OF PARIS.
DURING king Charles's stay at Compiègne, news was brought him that the regent-duke of Bedford had marched with his whole army to Normandy, to combat the constable near to Evreux, where he was despoiling the country. The king did not leave Compiègne for ten or twelve days, when he marched for Senlis, appointing sir William de Flavy the governor. Senlis surrendered on capitulation to the king, who fixed his quarters in the town, and distributed his army in the country about it. Many towns and villages now submitted to the king's obedience; namely, Creil, Beauvais, Choisy, le Pont de St. Maixence, Gournay sur l'Aronde, Remy la Neuville en Hez, Moignay, Chantilly, Saintry, and others. The lords de Montmorency" and de Moy took the oaths of allegiance to him ; and, in truth, had he marched his army to St. Quentin, Corbie, Amiens, Abbeville, and to other strong towns and castles, the majority of the inhabitants were ready to acknowledge him for their lord, and desired nothing more earnestly than to do him homage, and open their gates. He was, however, advised not to advance so far on the territories of the duke of Burgundy, as well from there being a considerable force of men-at-arms, as because he was in the expectation that an amicable treaty would be concluded between them. After king Charles had halted some days in Senlis, he dislodged and marched to St. Denis, which he found almost abandoned, for the richer inhabitants had gone to Paris. He quartered his men at Aubervilliers, Montmartre, and in the villages round Paris. The Maid Joan was with him, and in high reputation, and daily pressed the king and princes to make an attack on Paris. It was at length determined that on Monday, the 12th day of the month, the city should be stormed, and, in consequence, every preparation was made for it. On that day, the king drew up his army in battle-array between Montmartre and Paris; his princes, lords, and the Maid, were with him; the van division was very strong; and thus, with displayed banner, he marched to the gate of St. Honoré, carrying thither scaling-ladders, fascines, and all things necessary for the assault. He ordered his infantry to descend into the ditches; and the attack commenced at ten o'clock, which was very severe and murderous, and lasted four or five hours. The Parisians had with them Louis de Luxembourg, the bishop of Therouenne, king Henry's chancellor, and other notable knights, whom the duke of Burgundy had sent thither, such as the lord de Crequi, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Simon de Lalain, Valeran de Bournouville, and other able men, with four hundred combatants. They made a vigorous defence, having posted a sufficient force at the weakest parts before the attack began. Many of the French were driven back into the ditches, and numbers were killed and wounded by the cannon and culverines from the ramparts. Among the last was the Maid, who was very dangerously hurt; she remained the whole of the day behind a small hillock until vespers, when Guichard de Thiembronne came to seek her. A great many of the besieged suffered also. At length the French captains, seeing the danger of their men, and that it was impossible to gain the town by force against so obstinate a defence, and that the inhabitants seemed determined to continue it, without any disagreement among themselves, sounded the retreat. They carried off the dead and wounded, and returned to their former quarters. On the morrow, king Charles, very melancholy at the loss of his men, went to Senlis, to have the wounded attended to and cured. The Parisians were more unanimous than ever, and mutually promised each other to oppose, until death, king Charles, who wanted to destroy them all. Perhaps, knowing how much they had misbehaved by forcing him to quit Paris, and by putting to death some of his most faithful servants, they were afraid of meeting with their deserts.
* John II. lord of Montmorency, Escouen, and Dam- royal cause, that he disinherited his two sons for being ville, grand chamberlain before 1425.--So faithful to the Burgundians.
chAPTER Lxxi.--THE DUKE of BURGUNDY SENDs AMBAssADoRs to AMIENs, To KEEP UP His INTEREST WITH THE INHABITANTS.
In these days, the duke sent as ambassadors, to Amiens, the bishops of Noyon, of Arras, the vidame of Amiens, and others, to remind the mayor and townsmen of the good affection which he and his predecessors had ever shown them ; and to say, that if there was anything he or his friends could do for them, they were at their commands; requesting them, in return, to persevere in their attachment to his interests, like good friends and neighbours. The townsmen of Amiens, seeing themselves thus honoured and courted by such ambassadors from so mighty a prince, were in the highest spirits, and said among themselves, that it would be well to put their town under his protection, on his abolishing all taxes. They replied to the ambassadors, that they would shortly send commissioners to the duke to declare their intentions. They did send commissioners in conjunction with deputies from Abbeville, Montrieul, St. Riquier, Dourlens, and others, who were instructed to demand an abolition of taxes. This was not granted by the duke ; but he promised them his support and assistance to obtain their demand from king Henry.
At this time the duke of Burgundy summoned from Picardy and the adjacent parts, all those who had been accustomed to bear arms, to be ready prepared to join and march with him where he might please to lead them. They were soon assembled in great bodies, and passed muster at Beauquéne, where they took the oaths before sir James de Brimeu, constituted marshal for this purpose. They advanced toward Abbeville and St. Riquier, where they remained a considerable time waiting for the duke of Burgundy, which was a heavy oppression to those parts.
CHAPter LxxII.-CHARLES KING OF FRANCE RETURNS TO TOURAINE AND BERRY.
RING Charles, finding the city of Paris unwilling to submit to his obedience, resolved with those of his council to appoint governors to all the towns and castles which had surrendered to him, and to return himself to Touraine and Berry. Having determined on this, he made Charles de Bourbon, count of Clermont, governor in chief of the Isle de France and of Beauvoisis: his chancellor had the command in the town of Beauvais, the count de Vendôme at Senlis, William de Flavy, at Compiègne, sir James de Chabannes at Creil. The king, atended by the other great lords who had come with him, went from Senlis to Crespy, and thence, by Sens and Burgundy, to Touraine; for the truce between the Burgundians and French did not expire until Easter. The passage of the Pont de St. Maixence, of which the French now had possession, was again intrusted to the hands of Regnault de Longueval,— so that all that part of France was at this time sorely distressed by the French and English garrisons making daily inroads on each other ; in consequence of which the villages were deserted, by the inhabitants retiring to the strong towns.
CHAPTER LxxxIII.-DUKE PHILIP of BURGUNDY conDUCTs HIS SISTER BACK TO PARIs, IN GREAT PoMP, To HER LoRD THE DUKE of BEDFord.
On the 20th of September in this year, the duke of Burgundy left Hédin, with his sister the duchess of Bedford, grandly accompanied, and lay that night at Dourlens. They proceeded the next day to Corbie, where they remained some days to wait the arrival of men-atarms who were coming to them from all quarters. From Corbie they went to Mondidier, and thence to Chastenay, quartering the men-at-arms, who amounted to from three to four
thousand, in the country round. They crossed the river Oise at Pont St. Maixence, and, passing by Senlis, were lodged at Louvres-en-Parisis.
The duke marched his men in handsome order, sir John de Luxembourg commanding the van, and the duke the main body. Near to him was his sister, mounted on a good trotting horse, attended by eight or ten ladies on hackneys. The lord de Saveuses and other knights, with a certain number of men-at-arms, followed by way of rear-guard. The duke was much looked at by the French, who had come out of Senlis in great numbers on foot and on horseback, armed or not as they pleased, on account of the existing truce. He was completely armed except the head, and mounted on a beautiful horse, and handsomely dressed and equipped, followed by seven or eight pages on excellent coursers.
The archbishop of Rheims, chancellor of France, came first to meet and do him reverence in the plains without Senlis, and shortly after came the count de Clermont, with about sixty knights. When they had drawn near to the duke they both pulled off their hoods, bowed their heads, and addressed each other in obliging terms, but did not embrace through love and joy, as those nearly allied by blood are accustomed to do. After these first salutations. the count de Clermont went to embrace his sister-in-law the duchess of Bedford, who was on the right hand of his brother-in-law the duke of Burgundy, and having made a short acquaintance with her he returned to the duke; but observing that he did not seem willing to enter into any conversation, or have much to say to him, they took leave of each other and separated on the spot where they had met. Charles de Bourbon and the chancellor went back to Senlis, and the duke pursued his march to Louvres, where, as I have said, he intended to pass the night.
On the morrow, he directed his march toward Paris, whither the duke of Bedford was returned from Normandy. On their meeting, joyous was the reception on both sides, and great and numerous were the embracings. The men-at-arms of the duke of Burgundy were drawn up in array near to Paris, where they waited a considerable time before the harbingers had settled their quarters within the town. This done, the princes and the duchess made their public entry with their men-at-arms. The Parisians were highly delighted at the arrival of the duke of Burgundy, and sung carols in all the streets through which he passed. They conducted the regent and his duchess to the palace of the Tournelles, and then the duke to his hôtel of Artois.
Great councils were held on the following day respecting the present state of public affairs; and, among other things the duke of Burgundy was required by the Parisians to be pleased to take on him the command of Paris, whose inhabitants had so strong an affection for him, and were ready and willing to support his and his late father's quarrels. They added, that it was absolutely necessary that he should comply with their wishes, considering the very many weighty matters the regent had on his hands in Normandy and elsewhere. The duke of Burgundy granted their request until the ensuing Easter, but it was very much against his inclinations. The two dukes then determined to bring forward all their forces about Easter, in the spring of the year, to reconquer those towns in the Isle of France and on the Oise which had turned against them. Having arranged these matters, the duke of Bedford, with his duchess and the English, departed from Paris. The duke of Burgundy appointed the lord de l'Isle-Adam governor of Paris, with a small number at men-at-arms at St. Denis, the Bois de Vincennes, at the bridge of Charenton, and at other necessary posts. Having settted this business, and tarried in Paris the space of three weeks, he took leave of the queen of France, mother to king Charles, and returned, by the same route by which he had come, to Artois, and thence to Flanders. With him departed several of the burghers of Paris and some merchants.
chapter Lxxiv.–THE FRENCH AND BURGUNDIANs ATTACK EAch other, NotwitHst ANDING THE TRUCE.
Although a truce had been concluded between king Charles and the duke of Burgundy, it was very little respected on either side, for they frequently attacked each other. To cover their proceedings, some of the Burgundians joined the English, with whom no truce had been made, and thus carried on open war against the French. The French acted in the same way, by making war on the Burgundians, under nretence of mistaking them for English, so that the truce afforded no manner of security. Among others, a gallant act was done by a valiant man-at-arms from England, called Foulkes, with whom some of the Burgundians had united themselves: and they were quartered in a handsome castle at Neuville le Roi, which they had repaired.
They formed a plan to surprise the town of Creil and plunder it, and placed an ambuscade near that place, that if the enemy should pursue them, they might fall into it. What they had supposed did happen; for sir James de Chabannes, the governor, hearing a disturbance, instantly armed, and, mounting his horse, galloped into the plain, to attack the English. At the first onset, Georges de Croix was made prisoner, and several unhorsed. A grand skirmish ensued; but, in the end, by the valour and perseverance of the said Foulkes, sir James and two other knights were made prisoners, together with some of their ablest men. In this action, however, Foulkes was struck on the uncovered part of his neck with the sharp point of a spear, so that he instantly died, though the wound was very small. All those of his party who knew him greatly lamented his death, and were sorry at heart, for they looked on him as one of the most valiant and expert men-at-arms in England.
The remaining English now collected together, under their leaders, Bohart de Boyentin and Robinet Eguetin, and returned with the prisoners to their castle. Within a few days they concluded a treaty with sir James de Chabannes, giving him his liberty on his paying a certain sum of money, and delivering up Georges de Croix. The duke of Bedford, perceiving that Château Galliard, from its situation and strength, greatly annoyed the adjacent countries in Normandy, resolved to have it besieged before the enemy could revictual it, or reinforce it. The siege lasted from six to seven months, and it was then surrendered from want of provisions,—and the garrison were allowed to march away with their baggage and effects.
A Bout this time, the duke of Burgundy sent the lord de Saveuses and John de Brimeu, with five hundred combatants, to assist the Parisians against the French, who were daily making excursions on all sides of the town, to the great loss of the inhabitants. They quartered themselves in St. Denis, and gained several advantages over the enemy in their many skirmishes; but one day, the French, having formed a junction with some of the garrisons on the side of Montlehery, advanced to Paris, leaving a detachment in ambuscade at a small village. At that time the lord de Saveuses and the bastard de St. Pol were in Paris, and, hearing the disturbance, hastily mounted their horses, and set out instantly in pursuit of the enemy, with few attendants, and without waiting for their men-at-arms. The French, in their flight, made for the ambuscade, where these two knights, finding resistance vain, were taken prisoners by them, and carried away, with a few of their attendants, to one of their castles. The bastard de St. Pol was badly wounded in the neck by a lance before he was taken, and was some time in danger of his life. The two knights, however, on paying a heavy ransom, soon returned to Paris, to the great joy of the inhabitants. On the other hand, the French, under the command of Allain Geron, Gaucher de Bruissart, and other captains, advanced, at the break of day, to St. Denis; in which town, John de Brimeu was lately arrived with some men-at-arms, whom he had brought from Artois, and he had also some of the men of the lord de Saveuses. A party of the French gained admittance by means of ladders, and opening one of the gates, their whole body rushed in, shouting, "Town won 1' and battering down the doors and windows of all the houses wherein they thought there were any Burgundians, who, on hearing the noise, were much alarmed. Some retreated to the strong parts of the town, and John de Brimeu with many to the abbey; the bastard de Saveuses to the gate leading to Paris, and others saved themselves under different gates; while great part, sallying out of their quarters to join their captains, were made prisoners or slain. Among the prisoners were Anthony de Wistre, Thierry de Manlingehem, and from twelve to sixteen others, mostly gentlemen. Thevenin de Thenequestes, Jean de Hautecloque, and a few more, were killed. While the affray was going on, John de Brimeu and his companions recovered their courage, and began to assemble in different parts where they heard their war-cries; and having introduced a valiant man-at-arms, called Guillaume de Beauval, he collected a body of men and attacked the enemy, who were more intent on pillaging than on keeping good order, and drove them out of the town, with the loss of eight or ten of their men. The lord de Saveuses, then in Paris, hearing of this attack, assembled in haste as many men as he could, and galloped off to succour his friends at St. Denis: but before his arrival the French were gone, and had retreated toward Senlis and others of their garrisons, carrying with them many horses from those in St. Denis. At this same time, the English besieged the lord de Rambays in his castle of Estrepaigny, the inheritance of the count de Tancarville,_and remained so long battering it with their engines that the lord de Rambays, hopeless of succour, treated with the English for its surrender, on condition that he and his men should depart in safety with their baggage.
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In the month of January of this year, sir Thomas Kiriel, an Englishman, with four hundred combatants, most part of whom were his countrymen, marched from Gournay in Normandy, where they had been in garrison, passing by Beauvais toward Beauvoisis and the county of Clermont. He committed much mischief in those parts, seized many cattle, especially horses, and made several prisoners. He advanced even to the suburbs of Clermont, ano then set out on his return to his garrison. The count de Clermont was then at Beauvais, and hearing of this enterprise of sir Thomas, quickly collected from all the neighbouring garrisons attached to king Charles eight hundred or more combatants. To these were added a multitude of peasants, as well from Beauvais as from the adjacent parts, and all of them hastened to meet and fight the English. Sir Thomas had heard from his scouts of their coming, and had drawn up his men in battle-array, about a league off Beauvais, to wait for them. They were on foot, having a wood on their rear, and sharp stakes in front to prevent the horse from charging without great danger to themselves. The French, nevertheless, began the attack, and very severe it was on both sides, but, as they were on horseback, were soon repulsed by the arrows of the archers, and thrown into confusion: the English then, seizing their opportunity, rushed on them with such courage that the enemy were defeated, very many being slain, and upwards of a hundred of these peasants made prisoners. They gained the field of battle, for the horsemen had retreated, very melancholy at their loss, to Beauvais. Sir Thomas, rejoiced at his victory, carried his prisoners and plunder safe to his garrison of Gournay.
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CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) opened registration for its fourth Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nov. 14–16, at the Hyatt Regency Austin in Austin, Texas. Early bird pricing begins at $195 for YALSA members, Texas Library Association and Texas Association of School Librarians Members; registration is available at www.ala.org/yalitsymposium.The 2014 theme is "Keeping it Real: Finding the True Teen Experience in YA Literature."
Registration for the symposium includes a welcome reception on Friday night sponsored by HarperCollins, educational sessions on Saturday and Sunday, coffee breaks on Saturday and Sunday, a reception on Saturday evening featuring over 45 YA authors and a general closing session with lunch on Sunday. Details, including a preliminary program, are available at www.ala.org/yalitsymposium by clicking on "Preliminary Program."
Early bird registration rates
- $195 for YALSA members and Texas Library Association and Texas Association of School Librarians Members;
- $245 for ALA personal members;
- $300 for nonmembers; and
- $50 for students, who must be enrolled full-time in a library and information studies program.
Rooms at the Hyatt Regency Austin are offered for a limited time at a special rate for registrants of $124 per night.
YALSA will also offer pre-symposium special events that require additional registration on Friday, including:
- A half-day forum on using nonfiction to motivate readers ($69);
- A half-day forum on rugged characters in YA books ($69); and
- A half-day forum on YA lit programming ($69);
In addition, symposium attendees can register for the Teens' Top Ten Author Luncheon on Saturday, featuring Julie Kagawa, Marissa Meyer, Lauren Oliver, and Maggie Stiefvater and a Friday evening boat tour of Lady Bird Lake. Tickets for the luncheon cost $46 and the boat tour cost $40.
To read program descriptions, download the preliminary program, apply for a travel stipend, find out how to reserve a hotel room and see the full list of registration rates, visit www.ala.org/yalitsymposium. Join the conversation online with the hashtag #yalit14.
YALSA's next Symposium will be held Nov. 5-7, 2015, in Portland, Ore.
For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audio books for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, email@example.com.


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Celeste Clydesdale
Wiggle Worship
Preschool Music
- Awana
- Expectant Parents
- First at Home
- Kids Choir
- Kids' Day Out
- Preteens (5th & 6th Grade)
- Upward Sports
- Wiggle Worship
Wiggle Worship
2 Year Olds | Horner Family Center Level 1
Two-year-olds will enjoy a special time of music exploration and fun. Parents are welcome to experience this class alongside their little one.
3 Year Olds – Kindergarten | Horner Family Center Level 2
Three-year-olds to kindergarteners will learn through music, art, movement, and play as we plant seeds of faith throughout our time together.
Join us at 5:30pm on Sunday evenings!
Our Team
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Sep 23 2014
Buttons in Sprite Kit using Swift
For all the helpful things that Apple added to Sprite Kit, one of the most
glaring omissions is that most basic of user interface elements, the button. Not
really sure why that is, but fortunately it's pretty easy to create something
that "just works." The gist of the solution is to create a subclass of the
SKNode class. Since each node in Sprite Kit can contain any number
of other nodes, we just have to create a button container which holds two
sprites: one for the default button state and one for the "active" button
import SpriteKit
class GGButton: SKNode {
var defaultButton: SKSpriteNode
var activeButton: SKSpriteNode
var action: () -> Void
init(defaultButtonImage: String, activeButtonImage: String, buttonAction: () -> Void) {
defaultButton = SKSpriteNode(imageNamed: defaultButtonImage)
activeButton = SKSpriteNode(imageNamed: activeButtonImage)
activeButton.hidden = true
action = buttonAction
userInteractionEnabled = true
Required so XCode doesn't throw warnings
required init(coder aDecoder: NSCoder) {
fatalError("init(coder:) has not been implemented")
Here we create that subclass of
SKNode and give it three
properties: the default button image, the active button image, and the action
that the button should take if pressed. Passing in two strings to the
constructor handles initializing the button images, and we also store a
reference to the button action function. Note of course that we hide the
"active" button by default, waiting for user interaction to reveal it.
After the call to
super.init(), the button container has access to
methods inherited from
SKNode. We then set the
userInteractionEnabled property to true, which lets this node
respond to input, and also add both buttons as children so they'll be drawn to
the screen.
Now let's deal with user input. We want to handle three cases: user touches the
button, user moves their finger around, user lifts their finger off the button.
Fortunately the user interaction methods provided by
SKNode give us
exactly that, if you add the following three methods to the button class
override func touchesBegan(touches: NSSet, withEvent event: UIEvent) {
activeButton.hidden = false
defaultButton.hidden = true
This first method is pretty obvious: if a user starts touching the button, show the "active" state.
override func touchesMoved(touches: NSSet, withEvent event: UIEvent) {
var touch: UITouch = touches.allObjects[0] as UITouch
var location: CGPoint = touch.locationInNode(self)
if defaultButton.containsPoint(location) {
activeButton.hidden = false
defaultButton.hidden = true
} else {
activeButton.hidden = true
defaultButton.hidden = false
This next method is a bit more complex. We have to determine if a user moved their finger on or off the button, so as to show the appropriate highlight state. Fortunately,
SKNode-derived objects have a method
containsPoint(), which lets us do some easy collision detection.
override func touchesEnded(touches: NSSet, withEvent event: UIEvent) {
var touch: UITouch = touches.allObjects[0] as UITouch
var location: CGPoint = touch.locationInNode(self)
if defaultButton.containsPoint(location) {
activeButton.hidden = true
defaultButton.hidden = false
Finally, we re-use the
containsPoint() method described earlier in order to determine if the button was actually tapped. If it was, we call the "action" function that was provided to the constructor. Then we set the highlighted button state back to hidden, ready to be shown again on the next tap. Put it all together, and here's how you'd use the button in a game:
var button: GGButton = GGButton(defaultButtonImage: "button", activeButtonImage: "button_active", buttonAction: goToGameScene)
button.position = CGPointMake(self.frame.width / 2, self.frame.height / 2)
I hope this was helpful. Feel free to ask questions in the comments section, and I'll do my best to answer.


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Someone very sexy once told me, 'Journalism is a sexy profession'.
Indeed, it is.
We interview good looking people, we drink expensive champagne, we get to stay 'two nights and three days' in luxurious island resorts and we get it all for free. Sexy (and smug) on all grounds, damn straight!
While it's bursting off its seams with sexiness, there's also a very dangerous side to journalism that very few are aware of. Well, apart from all the sleepless nights from unforgiving deadlines that make them crazy delirious, there's another alarming factor.
There are many reasons why journalists make the best partner one can ever have; but there are also reasons why they can be your absolute nightmare. Taking optimism by its balls, I'm here to talk you through – and warn you – of the latter.
- They will make money off your life: Not the gold digger way, absolutely not. Sure they earn peanuts for 70-hour working weeks, but they'll never date you for the money. If you do end up with someone who doesn't write about finance or sports all day, aspects of your life will appear in a newspaper, magazine or website. Your height, profession or skin colour might be altered, otherwise it's you. And on most occasions, you won't be asked for permission, because they will counteract your argument by calling their article a piece of 'fictional' writing that's 'inspired by real events'. What, you think Bridget Jones was all pulled out of a donkey's arse? Don't stress though, this just means you are interesting enough to have left an impact in their life – congratulations!
- Deadlines > Sex: One pays and the other doesn't (unless you're Belle de Jour), need I say more? Pulling an all-nighter for a hot date with MS Word and an avalanche of scribbled paperwork is much more lucrative than a sweaty session on your black satin sheets. Because someone needs to pay for those sheets, and that free bottle of Moët from a press event, sitting on the kitchen cabinet will definitely not do that. Sorry, but not sorry.
- They are ridiculously observant: They know when you're lying, when you're speaking from your heart and when you're goddam bored. They're trained to sense the tone of an interviewee through the phone – they're like guard dogs at an airport – so never think you've said or done something that's gone under the table. Chances are, it'll come back to haunt you about four months and 18 days later, with a proper reference to the original scenario. Plus, some journos even come with photographic memory – that's a whole new level of freak show!
- They will remember your words: Whether you say it in writing or over the phone, journos don't forget words. They will remember whatever you say – in lust or disgust – and remind you of it. They are programmed to remember events and interviews, so to do follow-up stories, and they are fast-learners (hence amazing at their job), so be careful with what comes out of your mouth around these fellas. And while you're at it, know that they can manipulate the thesaurus a little too well; they will say words that mean one thing on face value and a crazy level of WTF when really read into.
- They will correct your grammar and spellings, all the time: A snobby trait that is really difficult to let go of – journalists are trained writers and English language is part of their DNA. Ensure your punctuations and spellings are under a vigil eye when you text or email them, because they will pick it within seconds, and won't be afraid to correct you. On the flip side, they will be the first ones to notice if your vocabulary is better than theirs, and just quietly, that's a big turn-on!
- They are social media addicts: Just like your spreadsheet dramas at midnight, being constantly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest is part of their job. Being a 'social media expert' does not equal 'liking' Mean Girls memes on Facebook (don't ever say that to them, for the sake of your pretty nose). This job is rather tedious and stressful. If you don't understand terms like SEO, boost post, organic reach and retweets – it's best you stay shut, or walk away.
- They will be picky with the bar or restaurant you choose: Journos are a little bit smug when it comes to where you take them out, especially if you end up with a lifestyle or travel journalist. If you take them for a kebab at that corner shop or Starbucks for a coffee date (eeeek!), forget about date #2. You don't have to go all Michelin star on them, but show that you made an effort in researching the venue; a quick search on Time Out is all they ask.
- They need their me-time: Due to all the small-talk with colleagues and clients at work events, journalists are suckers for moments of isolations. That much-needed time to clear their headspace and filter the army of thoughts doing the dance of agony. When they come back to the 'real' world, they want to be left alone, preferably by the beach or a lake, sans any technological device. This is their time to recharge and come back with more story ideas and intellectually stimulating conversations. No amount of cuddles or spooning can replace this.
If you can handle all this, in addition to the stained cups of tea, half-eaten pieces of toast, a big pile of books and magazines on their bedside table and more bad-hair days than good, then… call me!
Ha ha. Totally kidding.
Go find yourself a journalist; it's a sexy profession aka they are sexy. A jackpot is staring at you in the face.


text: Is it true that if you can't measure it, it's not worth doing? Can you measure social media promotions, communications and influence? As long as organizations put hard dollars towards social media, attention will be focused on measuring the outcome. The need to better understand the value and application of web analytics data and social media measurement is critical for companies that want to compete online.


text: This functional, flowing one story home is very spacious. It has ceramic tile in the entry, breakfast nook, kitchen, utility and baths. This home features a large island and breakfast bar that overlooks the family room. The formal living and dining room creates an inviting space for entertaining. A deep garden tub in the Master Bath really makes for a relaxing Master Suite. The large family room and open kitchen concept gives you endless possibilities.


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Meet one of our longest serving parking providers; APH!
We thought it might be quite nice to introduce you to one of our longest serving parking providers; APH!
We've been working with APH since 2003 – they were in fact our very first provider! So not only has Airport Parking Shop turned 12, our partnership has also turned 12, time flies! In case you missed it, we also attended the Henley Travel Industry Day with them back in the Summer.
We asked APH a couple of questions to help you all get to know them a bit better, and as we are reminiscing about times gone by, they've even shared some cracking photos of their car park "back in the day"!
APH started back in 1980 and their busiest car park is Gatwick!
What's your top tip for those booking airport parking?
"Book Early! The best choice and peace of mind."
We would definitely agree! Booking early can save you a big chunk off the price too!
What are you up to at the moment?
"Hotels! We have a great selection of hotels and packages through our strong hotel relationships. We are working with our partners to help de-stress customers for their holidays. Early check ins and potential traffic worries are main factors in offering a more relaxed start to your holiday."
Seriously, if you've got an early flight coming up, consider booking a hotel with your airport parking. This way, you stay the night before you fly, and save time and stress by being very close to the airport!
How many spaces do you have?
"We've got 8,400 car park spaces between our owned car parks at Gatwick, Birmingham, and Manchester, which will be growing to 10,000 in the next few years."
How about your car parks "back in the day"?!
Check out APH in the newspaper in 1984 – complete with retro cars and buses!
Here's a bonus – remember the awful snows of 2010? Here's what Nick from APH had to say about what happened at the car park!
"Late November/early December 2010 heavy snow caught Gatwick by surprise leading to the airport being shut for a significant period with flights cancelled or redirected to other airports. This caused havoc as customers returned at unexpected times resulting in cars needing to be recovered from the storage areas of the car park as customers showed up. Not such a big deal? Except that identifying the cars was difficult as they were covered in 8-10 inches of snow (had to look at wheel badges to ID the make, then clear the number plate) then had to clear the cars in front. As snow was cleared from screens etc it just built up in piles, making it very difficult to get into the cars, let alone drive them out of narrow rows….try driving a rear wheel drive car out of a snow drift! All of that said team APH kept going and delivered all the customers' cars safely back to the returns areas and moreover, APH buses ran throughout this period when very many of the local bus services were cancelled!"
Thanks for sharing that with us – I bet there were some very grateful customers getting into their cars; Go team APH!


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Premature babies who are given steroids to help their lungs grow could be at risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health problems, according to a new study.
Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Oulu in Finland compared 37 premature babies whose mothers had steroid injections with 185 premature children who were not exposed to the extra dose.
When the youngsters reached the age of eight, those who had been exposed to steroids were more likely to have ADHD than those who had not. In addition, they generally performed worse in general mental health tests at eight and 16.
Lead author of the study Professor Alina Rodriguez said in the journal PLOS ONE: 'There are a lot of studies that have found links between stress in pregnancy and effects on children's mental health, especially ADHD, and this might be related to cortisol.'
Last month, University of Bristol research found that children born before 37 weeks of gestation typically had lower Key Stage 1 test results than children born between 37 and 42 weeks, while more than a third had special educational needs.


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OverDubber 2.
– Based on it's old brother, OverDubber is a delay FX specially tailored for morphing/dostorting tails. In other works "Trippy tails"
– It's designed to work with high gain and resonance levels with an internal limiter that will not allow the signal to go too loud.
Useful on things like Dub, TripHop, DnB, also for EDM build ups when used with it's pitch shifter.
– Basically, OverDubber is a stereo delay but it has a filter, a big crusher, a pitch shifter and an automatic stereo pitch LFO in the feedback loop, quite an unusual combo.
– You can turn them all on, or off as desired.


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Sandra L., Munich /Germany
"When I was eight, I had an accident on the playground at school and broke both of my front teeth. Since then my parents and I have been looking for a good long-term treatment option. After exploring quite a few alternatives, my dentist from the Munich Uniklinik recommended I try out the REPLICATE System. The idea of a less painful procedure in comparison to conventional implants got me curious and I was not disappointed.
From the first moment a REPLICATE Tooth was set into my jaw, I was impressed. The provisional bridge that was placed immediately after the surgery was a great aesthetic solution. Normally after a visit to the dentist to extract a tooth, you can't laugh and show your smile like I could.
Additionally, the final crowns are so beautiful. I think the dental technician who made them is an artist.
I've had my finished, new incisors for almost a whole year and I'm very satisfied. If I were in need of something similar again, I would always choose to have a REPLICATE Tooth. Just the fact alone that these implants are one piece, gives me the feeling that fewer complications could arise in the future. "


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As it was feared about possible Iranian regime conspiracies before the last major convoy left, immediately after their departure, regime began making aligations as they were anticipated. The following are two news clips from Iranian news media in that regard.
Iranian Fars News agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards published a report today titled "Preliminary Findings at Ashraf Fortress". The report said: "Following occupation of Camp Ashraf by Iraqi police, hidden dimensions of the camp are being unveiled. It is possible that following complete inspection of the camp, secret documents and evidence of activities and crimes by the group-let, that they did not have the chance to destroy, may surface. … Yesterday, the last group of the MeK members left camp Ashraf in shame at the orders of the government of Iraq ending 25 years of the terrorist group's presence in that country."
Also Iranian State-run TV- September 16, 2012 quoting Hassan Danaeifar (a commander of the terrorist Quds force and the Iranian regime's Ambassador to Iraq) said: "With coordination and the follow up of the Iraqi government, fortunately we are witnessing the closure of [Ashraf] … The important point here is that we have court cases brought against them. Many complaints have been filed against their leaders by private plaintiffs and innocent people who were martyred by them." He added: "According to the arranged plans, they have to be relocated to outside Iraq in the next three months at most".


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Two people were arrested after a police K9 sniffed out a trunk full of drugs following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 95 in New Hampshire earlier this week.
Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, a New Hampshire State Police trooper pulled over a 2016 Toyota Camry on I-95 south in Portsmouth for motor vehicle violations.
The trooper's K9 picked up an odor of drugs inside the vehicle. A search warrant was obtained, and more than 20 pounds of marijuana were found hidden in the trunk.
The driver, Joseph Gallagher, 61, and a passenger, Jason Gallagher, 36, both of Waldoboro, Maine were charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute.
They were released on bail and are scheduled to appear in Portsmouth District Court on Dec. 12.


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VACOM Is Member of the Research Consortium optIclock
- Created on 05 July 2017
Within the strategy process in the field of the quantum technologies QUTEGA initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the pilot project "optIclock - optical single ion clock" has started in May 2017.
The "optIclock" is expected to "render the enormous potential of quantum technologies, …, into something useful beyond academic research. The optIclock demonstrator aims … being better than any commercial clock or frequency standard. In contrast to the laboratory solutions, the optIclock will be transportable and non-scientific users can operate it even in an office environment." Further fields of application are the synchronization of large networks, global satellite navigation systems or geodetic measurements.
Members oft he research consortium: Ferdinand Braun Institut Berlin, High Finesse GmbH, Menlo Systems GmbH, PTB Braunschweig, QUARTIQ GmbH, Qubig GmbH, TOPTICA Photonics AG, Universität Bonn, Universität Siegen und VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH
- http://www.toptica.com/fileadmin/Editors_English/06_company/01_news/20170608-optIclock/PR_TOPTICA_optIclock.pdf
- http://www.qutega.de/en/home/


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Little's law is a simple equation explaining how Waiting Time, Throughput and Inventory are related.
Wait Time = Inventory (or WIP) / Throughput
Here is a video about Little's law:
Fine, what is Little's law good for?
Well, if a process lead time is too long, chances are that work-in-progress (WIP) is too high. For a given processing rate (Throughput), the lead time will be equal to WIP/Throughput. To reduce the lead time the process Throughput must be increased or the WIP reduced.
Throughput is usually limited by some constraint: machining speed, resources available and so on. It may not be easy to increase Throughput.
WIP on the other hand can generally be controlled by limiting the inventory or the work to be done entering the system upfront.
In this video, Philip Marris explains how to reduce WIP by controlling the flow of work entering the system. Even he does not mention Little's law, it is indeed used to reduce Inventory.
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This versatile, unusual set of rings is endlessly configurable. Comprising of one delicate base ring, a thicker middle ring and a more dramatic third with a raised, flattened top, arrange this trio on one finger in various combinations, scatter the rings across your hand, or use them to add drama to stacks. In an elegant, matte finish, and available in silver and gold, the temptation to buy two sets to mix and match is strong. Designed and hand-made to order in London.
Gold plated
UK ring size M-N (US size 6)
These finely textured bangles are handmade by the women in the Flowering Desert Project in Tamil Nadu, India. In striking silver- or gold- plated elegant brass, they're the perfect basic for layering. Grab a few and wear them in threes or fours, or stack them with contrasting pieces in different textures and colours for drama.
Gold or sterling silver plated brass
6cm diameter
Laviandbelle handcraft unique and quirky jewellery heavily inspired by their teenage daughters, and nothing says teenage insouciance more clearly than these LOL and OMG earrings. Add attitude to your lobes – are you laughing out loud or oh my godding today? A perfect gift for a tween, young adult, or grown-up with a wicked sense of humour. Choose in any combination as long as they're in the same finish. Available in gold and silver. Handmade in Notting Hill, London.
Sterling silver or gold plated sterling silver


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threadObject.interrupt();In order for the interrupt to work, the thread object has to support interruption, i.e. The thread object should check for interruptions periodically, as shown below:
while(!interrupted()) {An interrupt does not force the thread to halt (except when the thread is in sleep or wait mode). As shown in the above piece of code, the thread has to check if it is interrupted and take appropriate action (most likely, cleanup and stop execution). There are two ways in which a thread can check if it is interrupted.
- isInterrupted(): This is a non-static method that simply checks whether a thread is interrupted, and returns true or false.
- interrupted(): This method (used in the above example) is a static method of the Thread class, which checks if the current thread is interrupted and clears the interrupted state of the thread.
Note: The interrupted state of a thread can be cleaned only by the that thread, no thread can clear the interrupted state of another thread.
While interrupting a thread does not affect it's normal execution (unless the thread is programmed to do so), a thread can also be interrupted by an InterruptedException thrown by the sleep or wait methods. This has to be handled in a proper way, since a thrown exception clears the interrupted state of the thread. InterruptedException is best handled in the following way:
try {The question arises, is when and how should interruptions be handled. Here are some general tips handling interruptions:
// do some work.
}catch(InterruptedException e) {
- If the thread invokes methods that throw InterruptedException frequently, then it is better to catch the interrupted exception and set the interrupted state of the thread as shown above.
- If your method blocks, it should respond to interruption, otherwise you must decide what interruption/cancellation means for your method, and make such behavior a part of your method's contract. In general, any method that performs a blocking operation (directly or indirectly), should allow that blocking operation to be cancelled with interrupt and should throw an appropriate exception (as sleep and wait do). If you're using channels, available with the new I/O API introduced in Java 1.4, the blocked thread will get a ClosedByInterruptException exception.
- Never hide an interrupt by clearing it explicitly or by catching an InterruptedException and continuing normally as it prevents any thread from being cancellable when executing your code.


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Living in halls
We realise that moving in with complete strangers can be daunting. Having to share a bathroom, or cook with people you don't know can be scary. But living at uni is also incredibly exciting, the chance to meet new people and make new friends should be seen as a positive. We can help with your transition into uni life - here's some tips and advice on making that move.
Hannah's top tips on moving to uni
Hannah recently spent a year living in halls. She has advice and tips on making the big move to uni.


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We are required to identify areas which are not suitable for use and published our contaminated land strategy in May 2001:
We have examined all available historical records on the area including:
This has allowed us to pinpoint areas of former industrial use including landfills and brickfields. This data is vital to:
The next stage is to undertake a risk prioritisation of sites to recognise those which need further assessment. The highest priority will be given to those sites involving residential areas, allotments and schools.


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What every best Toasters has:
- Wide slots.
- Bagel setting.
- Defrost setting.
Experts and owners agree: the Oster Jelly Bean 2-Slice Toaster is a great everyday choice that offers consistent performance in a, cute, affordable package. There are seven different darkness settings as well as options for heating bagels and frozen bread. In testing, the Jelly Bean quickly produces the most evenly-browned slices of toast, with good consistency even across several batches. It comes in gray, red and purple, but not all colors are available at all retailers.Buy for $34.67
Never heard of a Smeg toaster? Neither had we until we spotted it at the top of nearly every expert test we evaluated for this update -- it's also the highest-rated by owners. Yes, it's almost ridiculously pricey (for a toaster), but if you love bagels and have a little extra scratch, the pure joy of its perfect bagel toasting, along with its attractive appearance, will make your mornings. It also does really well on toast, browning evenly and consistently.Buy for $149.95
With its sleek, modern design and impressive features, the Breville BTA840XL is a technological marvel. Its intelligent auto-lowering function lowers your bread with a single touch. Other controls include "a bit more" button for additional toasting; a "lift-and-look" feature for monitoring doneness; and bagel and defrost settings. Owners say the toaster is fun and entertaining to use. A two-slice model, the Breville BTA820XL (Est. $120) is also available. Most important, it makes great toast, bagels and frozen pastries.Buy for $178.95
It costs less than the Breville BTA840XL, but the Cuisinart CPT-440 performs nearly as well in expert roundups and reviewers find it just as sturdy and attractive. In testing, it toasts bread evenly and consistently, batch after batch, with distinct doneness results on each setting. The stainless steel housing stays cool to the touch and its leverless design has a "cool" factor that users love. It struggles a bit with frozen items, like waffles and pastries, but excels in bagel toasting.Buy for $79.99
If a multi-tasking toaster sounds appealing, then the West Bend TEM4500W 4-Slice Egg and Muffin Toaster is the machine for you. It can toast up to four slices of bread or muffins, all while cooking two eggs and warming cooked meat -- all the ingredients for a quick breakfast sandwich. Owners say it's easy to use, very consistent and saves them time and money by avoiding the drive-through.Buy for $69.99
Two-slice toasters are perfect if you have a smaller family, don't need to make a lot of toast at once, or can spread toast-making out in the morning because everyone is on a different schedule. They take up less counter space than four-slice toasters and, because they're smaller and lighter, they're also easier to store in a cabinet between uses. These toasters come as basic or as fully featured as you need.Four-Slice Toasters
Four-slice toasters are ideal for large families or for those who like everyone's toast to be ready at the same time without much fuss. The main consideration here is size -- you need to be sure you have the counter space for a larger unit. Four-slice toasters also come with a wide range of features, whether you want something basic or loaded with bells and whistles.Breakfast Sandwich Makers
For some, a breakfast sandwich is the ultimate morning meal: It's easy to eat on the run, and it's endlessly customizable. Breakfast sandwich makers let users skip the time and expense of hitting a drive-through. Most include non-stick plates that can cook eggs; warm meat or other fillings; and warm and press bread. Others fuse these features with a traditional toaster, making a portable balanced breakfast possible in several minutes. The main downside here is storage space – it's yet another small appliance that either takes up counter space or needs a home when not in use.
If you want something more versatile than a toaster, but don't want a bunch of small appliances cluttering up your counter, you may prefer a toaster oven, which are covered in their own report. These handy appliances toast, bake, broil, roast and more -- some even have convection features for speedier cooking.
There are a number of solid expert toaster tests and reviews. Most recent and useful are tests conducted by Consumer Reports, Wirecutter, TechGearLab, Top Ten Reviews and Your Best Digs. All conduct thorough, comparative testing and all of their conclusions are well-explained.
However, with that many test sites, it's inevitable that they don't always agree on the best toaster. A model that lands at the top of, say, two different tests, may fail miserably at those same tasks at a different test site. That's why owner reviews are so crucial to break those ties. The hundreds -- sometimes thousands -- of user experiences we evaluated at sites like Amazon, Walmart, Target and others, offer invaluable real-world perspectives from toaster owners about what it's like to actually use that toaster every day -- and how it holds up over many of those days.
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Statistics and fractions are funny things and easily manipulated. For example, when talking about issues such as the unemployment rate, small percentages score political points. So the Bush administration continues to harp on just how low the unemployment rate has fallen, taking advantage of the Bureau of Labor Statistics various measures of underutilization that allows the "hiding" of millions of unemployed.
While President Bush continues to praise the "low" unemployment rate, he neglects the soaring number of "discouraged workers" leaving the labor force. In fact, a recent report by the Labor Department found that "the share of the working-age population working or actively seeking a job…fell to 65.8 percent in January, the lowest reading in 17 years."
Another example of President Bush's rhetoric just not adding up.


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TULSA, Okla. - Oral Roberts Baseball is excited to announce the promotional schedule for the 2016 season. The schedule is highlighted by Sunday Runday, an Easter Egg Hunt, Local Heroes Night, Military Appreciation Day and the Baseball Vs. Cancer game.
March 22nd vs. Oklahoma - Golden Eagle Club Night - Golden Eagle Club Members can enjoy chances to win special prizes from ORU and sponsors.
March 26th vs. IPFW – Baseball VS. Cancer Day – Join ORU baseball in the fight against cancer. All donations go to charities to help children fight cancer.
March 27th vs. IPFW – Easter Egg Hunt – Bring your family out to the ORU game for a special Easter Sunday Edition of baseball. There will be a special Easter Egg Hunt throughout the stadium for great prizes!
April 2nd vs. NDSU – Post Game Autographs – After tonight's game, fans can get the autograph from their favorite players or the entire team! The party will be outside of the stadium, near the players' gate.
April 15th vs. Omaha – Iannelli Night (Military) – Show your appreciation for our active military members and veterans. Show a Military ID or VA Card for a free ticket. 100% of all donations and ORU Camo Jersey Auction proceeds will be donated to "Ryan 41319 Foundation" www.ryans41319.com
April 16th vs. Omaha – Alumni Day – Celebrate the 2006 Super Regionals baseball team.
April 16th vs. Omaha – Faith and Family Night – Churches and Families are welcomed to join the Golden Eagles as they show their appreciation for the families at their Churches.
April 17th vs. Omaha – Little League Day – To show our appreciation for all the Little Leagues in Tulsa and the surrounding area, all kids wearing their Little League uniform get in free to the game. (General Admission only)
April 19th vs. Missouri State – ORU Campers Reunion Night – ORU baseball campers can return to J.L. Johnson Stadium to reconnect with fellow campers, watch the Golden Eagles play, and more. Campers and families receive a special discounted ticket. Tickets must be reserved before the game. Discount cannot be redeemed at the ticket office day of the game. Call 918-495-7ORU to reserve tickets.
May 6th vs. Western Illinois – Local Heroes Night – Help ORU show appreciation for our local fire, police, and hospital workers. A discounted ticket for all heroes; just show your valid ID.
May 6th vs. Western Illinois – Scout Night - Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts can attend the ORU game to earn requirements towards merit badge programs. Wolves can work on Paws of Skill, Webelos can work on Sportsman, and Boy Scots can work on the Sports merit badge.
May 8th vs. Western Illinois – Mother's Day – Moms get in free to the game.
May 10th vs. Texas Tech – Business Day Out – Take half-a-day off to watch ORU take on Texas Tech. Drop off your business card at the window for a discounted ticket.
Sunday Run Day (Every Sunday) – After all Sunday games, fans can run around the bases at J.L. Johnson Stadium.
Church Bulletin Discount (Every Sunday) – Fans can bring their church's bulletin from Sunday's service for a discounted ticket. (One per person, must be current Sunday Bulletin)
For the full promotional schedule, visit the ORU Baseball Promotions page. Times and dates are subject to change.
Contact Ryan Tuttle at email@example.com or 918-495-7545 for more information.
For the latest information on ORU baseball, follow @ORUBaseball on Twitter or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the Golden Eagles Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or in the App Store.


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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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I can't believe I haven't posted these yet! Check out our beautiful engagement pictures taken in historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee!
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It is not a coincidence that Trump's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally announced these changes on the same day that Trump participated in a photo-op with the so-called March for Life in Washington.
The Department's Office of Civil Rights has announced that it's creating a whole new division whose mission will be to protect health care providers that refuse to perform abortions, provide care to LGBTQ patients, or perform other procedures based on moral objections. Let's call it the Anti-Civil Rights Office.
Additionally, HHS has rescinded Obama-era guidelines advising states against trying to defund Planned Parenthood.
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Friday said they were revoking legal guidance issued by the Obama Administration that had sought to discourage states from trying to defund organizations that provide abortion services, such as Planned Parenthood. [...]
HHS will issue a letter on Friday to state Medicaid offices that will rescind the Obama Administration's 2016 guidance, which was issued after states including Indiana had tried to defund abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood.
The guidance "restricted states' ability to take certain actions against family-planning providers that offer abortion services," HHS said in a statement.
It's far from clear exactly what kind of behavior the new Anti-Civil Rights Office will enable, or if any of it will hold up in court, but I'm fairly sure the latter will not.
States that attempted to defund Planned Parenthood after the fake body parts videos were released in 2015 did not lose in court because of memos or guidance from the Obama administration. In each case, the states' actions were ruled unconstitutional because they violated the rights of patients to chose their own health care provider.
Federal law already prohibits Medicaid from funding abortions and the overwhelming majority of Planned Parenthood clinics do not perform abortions. States had effectively singled out Planned Parenthood for collective punishment with no legal or substantive basis for doing so.
Dawn Laguens, executive vice president for the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said the move encourages states to try to block access to care at Planned Parenthood.
"The law is clear, it is illegal to bar women from seeking care at Planned Parenthood. Longstanding protections within Medicaid safeguard every person's right to access care at their qualified provider of choice," Laguens said in a statement.
This is correct.
We'll have to keep a close eye on the Anti-Civil Rights Office at HHS, but rescinding the Obama-era guidelines looks like nothing more than a political stunt timed to accompany Trump's photo-op at the March for Life.
You may have noticed that Republicans in Congress have given up on defunding Planned Parenthood even though they control both chambers. The fact is Planned Parenthood polls significantly better than Congress does and even Republicans have constituents who depend on Planned Parenthood.
It's a lot easier to attack something when a Democrat is in the White House to veto it for you.


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Elevator work is being illegally done in Ontario by unqualified people - and the province's safety regulator won't tolerate it. A spokesman for the Technical Safety & Standards Authority says there have been "a number of incidents" since the province-wide strike by elevator workers began.
Scab elevator repair puts public at risk, warns safety regulator
Elevator work is being illegally done by unqualified people — and the province's safety regulator won't tolerate it.
Wilson Lee, a spokesman for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, said the TSSA is looking into several cases in Ontario of non-certified individuals working on elevators.
"We believe there have been a number of incidents," said Lee on Tuesday, adding that those responsible will face sanctions.
The ongoing strike by elevator workers has prompted the TSSA to warn that its regulations exist to protect the public — and that means only certified mechanics can repair elevators.
"This requirement is a cornerstone of the elevator safety regime and will be strictly enforced," the TSSA said in a release.
Lee didn't have details on the locations of the recent violations, of which he said there are "a handful."
Nevertheless, he said the incidents are "obviously concerning" to the TSSA, and he encouraged anyone who suspects elevators are being worked upon by non-certified people to contact the authority. "We are following up," Lee said.
"Elevators are very complex pieces of machinery and require highly-trained technicians," he said. "When people without the proper qualifications … are working on elevators, it poses a public safety risk."
Meanwhile, there's been no progress in the contract dispute between the International Union of Elevator Constructors (which represents certified elevator workers) and the National Elevator and Escalator Association (which represents elevator companies).
About 1,400 union members across Ontario have been on strike since May 1, when their last collective agreeement with NEEA expired.
NEEA represents four major elevator manufacture and service companies: KONE, Otis, Schindler, and ThyssenKrupp.
As the strike drags on, elevator repair orders have become backlogged across Ontario — much to the public's frustration.
Lee said it's "discouraging" — from a safety perspective — that the two sides aren't at the table.
He said the TSSA doesn't have a position on the labour situation, but the authority continues to expect regulatory compliance — and will "aggressively enforce" those expectations.
Sanctions against violators include financial penalties and — in the most extreme case — company de-certification.
Patrick Moran, legal counsel for NEEA, said on Tuesday that any technicians doing work for the companies have the licences required by the TSSA.
Told of Lee's statements, Moran said NEEA is unaware of any violations. "To the best of our knowledge, our people are all certified and qualified."
"There are different levels of licences," Moran pointed out.
Moran refused to comment on the status of negotiations.
But complaints of scabs continue among union members. Clifford Bell, a member of IUEC Local 50 in Toronto, said he's seen photographic evidence of a company supervisor walking into an elevator with a bag of tools.
"He has no field experience," Bell said. "I have no idea why the TSSA can't come down on this."
Bell said he's heard that non-union company employees — such as salespeople and other office staff — are being sent on emergency service calls with minimal training.
An elevator repairman since 1989, Bell said it makes him feel terrible to know that such scab labour is putting the public at risk.
"They're doing the work I've been trained for," he said. "They are not trained in all aspects of elevators … They may be dealing strictly with the electrical and not taking (into account) the mechanical, or vice versa."
Bell emphasized that he is not a union spokesman, and his comments are his own.
Told of Bell's allegation, Moran noted that "there are lots of (company) managers that hold the appropriate licences."
The IUEC did not respond to a request for comment.
Laird Thomson, a representative of IUEC Local 90, said earlier this month that the sticking points in the contract dispute are non-monetary.
He said the union is attempting to protect worker jurisdiction and seniority rights.
The union has alleged that it offered to continue working under the terms of the old collective agreement while negotiations took place, but the companies declined.
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My children either want to be in front of a screen or out in the garden. I much prefer it when they are happy with the latter because I know that they are being active but it does mean that they are more likely to end up injuring themselves.
Whilst I am a big advocate of being active I know that my children can be very clumsy at the best of times. Only this weekend gone one of them bumped their head on a living room unit whilst another scraped their ankle on their bike. I know that these things do hurt and that the pain they feel is relative to them but we are seeing less tears and tantrums from these minor injurys as the children get older. I think this may be because when they were much little we were big believers of telling the children to get back up again when they fell over. With big bumps and grazes we did offer cuddles and support alongside the first aid but with smaller trips and grazes we tried to brush it off and not make a big deal of the situation.
My eldest is starting to get a bit stubborn with wanting any type of first aid; he recently had an inch long splinter in the palm of his hand and didn't want it covering at all. I think, however, that this summer we may have more luck with covering the slightly larger cuts or grazes to prevent them getting infected thanks to these super cool plasters from Elastoplast. With characters and objects printed onto the plasters from the smash hit films Frozen and Star Wars I am bound to have more willing children when it comes to first aid!
Since 1924, Elastoplast has been sold in six countries across the world: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Since its founding, Elastoplast products have been renowned internationally for their quality. Elastoplast is worldwide brand that you and your whole family can rely on and they offer you modern and high-quality solutions to the demands and small inconveniences of everyday life; even better when they accommodate for the little ones in our lives.
"This post is an entry for the BritMums #TearsintoSmiles Challenge, sponsored by Elastoplast"


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Welcome to my blog for this week's Saturday Spankings!
#SatSpanks is where authors share 8 sentences of their work. This week, because Blushing Books has just released my second book as a paperback, I'm sharing Rachel's Journey.
This book is very close to my heart for two reasons - the first is, Rachel, my heroine, has Tourette's Syndrome, just like me. Secondly, this novel is set down here in Southland, NZ, at the bottom of the world where I live. The background on the cover reflects the area I live very well.
James was the manager for the 850 acre farm she and her brother Simon had inherited. She liked James. He'd always treated her nicely, like an honorary little sister, and she'd had a crush on him forever. Not that she could ever tell him. She wasn't going to set herself up for rejection ever again.
But when it seems that someone is out to harm her, can she count on James to come to her rescue?
Set in rural New Zealand, this epic romance will thrill you and keep you captivated, enchant you with charming detail and inspire you, as learning to overcome adversity ultimately is Rachel's Journey.
Smack! His huge, work-roughened hand landed hard again, splatting across both cheeks. And it got a reaction.
"Yeowch!" Rachel shrieked. "I'm sorry James!" she yelled, as his hand landed four more times in quick succession. "Please stop … I'm sorry! Truly I am!" He ignored her and continued to spank her hard, putting real effort into making her butt burn.
Rachel squealed and squirmed and pleaded with James to stop, and the battle she was waging against her tears was getting closer to being lost with each additional stinging spank that landed on her upturned bottom.
Rachel's Journey is available in ebook format on Blushing Books and Barnes & Noble and in both ebook format and paperback at Amazon
Don't forget to check out the other #SatSpanks participants below:


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We live in an environment polluted with countless toxic substances and an ever-increasing deluge of harmful radiations and stresses. Maintaining optimal health and balance can be challenging in today's world, yet with a clear intention and willingness to nurture and care for our emotional and physical health we can experience a life of vitality and joy. During the past 20 years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with many people experiencing a wide variety of health issues. I am often asked what I would recommend to incorporate in a daily health regimen, and which supplements to have on hand when illness occurs. While individual circumstances vary, the following recommendations can provide excellent nutritional and immune support for general health needs.
The foundation of health lies in creating a lifestyle that follows the natural conditions in which we were designed to live. This includes daily contact with nature, fresh air, sunlight, exercise, purified drinking water, fresh organic foods, periodic internal cleansing of toxins, adequate sleep and a positive attitude towards life. Avoiding drugs, vaccines, synthetic chemicals and heavy metals which are toxic to the body is also important, as these unnatural substances compromise the immune system and are at the core of most illnesses.
The healthiest diet for healing and maintaining health is brilliantly presented in the book, The Body Ecology Diet, by Donna Gates. This cleansing, nutritive and rejuvenating diet balances the pH of the body, is low-glycemic (low sugar), gluten-free, and incorporates food combining, the blood type diet, and fermented foods that are rich in enzymes and microflora (beneficial bacteria) that comprise 85% of a healthy immune system. This diet provides the nourishment and internal environment needed for healing digestive problems and bacterial, viral and fungal infections including candida. It also supports the healing of chronic fatigue, cancer and neurological disorders such as ADD, autism, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. As the body becomes balanced, weight and hormonal problems resolve and the immune system strengthens. Those on the Body Ecology Diet experience increased energy and joy as the microflora in the fermented foods produce the feel-good neurotransmitters in the gut that are transported to the brain. This diet is appropriate for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Menu plans and delicious recipes are included in the book which is a valuable reference for healthy living.
Body Ecology also has Starters for making your own fermented foods and Vitality SuperGreen, a tasty alkalizing, super-nutrient energizing powdered green drink, containing enzyme-rich fermented vegetables and seaweeds, algae, spirulina, gluten-free cereal grasses, fiber, probiotics and nutrients that enhance immunity and support intestinal health.
Fresh bee pollen is a natural superfood containing over 180 nutritional ingredients including 22 amino acids, 18 vitamins, 25 minerals, 59 trace elements, 11 enzymes and co-enzymes, and 14 fatty acids. It is an excellent source of vegetarian protein, containing 50% more protein than beef. It is rich in carotenes, the precursors of vitamin A, and high in B complex and vitamins C, D, E and lecithin. Bee pollen speeds up the healing process and protects the body from free radical damage which is a major cause of cancer. It also helps to clear acne, age spots and plump up wrinkles. Its high rutin content helps to strengthen the capillary walls and heart and regulate blood pressure. Bee pollen boosts the reproductive, immune and nervous systems, has antibiotic properties and helps to relax the body and increase strength, stamina and energy. I highly recommend Y.S. Organic Bee Farm Fresh Bee Pollen for its nutritional potency, superior quality, and great taste.
Thai-Go is an antioxidant-rich juice blend formulated with 11 highly nutritious fruit and herbal extracts that provides powerful health-promoting nutrients known to stimulate healing and protect the body's tissues against oxidative stress and pollutants that contribute to cancer, heart disease and inflammation. Ingredients include mangosteen, concord grape, red grape, blueberry, and red raspberry concentrates, red grape skin extract, wolfberry lyceum (goji berries), sea buckthorn, red grape seed extract, green tea and apple extract. This combination of foods is a natural source of polyphenols including resveratrol, an extraordinary nutrient that helps to prevent bruising, increases good HDL cholesterol, and has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antiviral properties. It also acts as an estrogen receptor antagonist which inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells and inhibits platelet aggregation (blood clots). Just 2 ounces daily of this unique food blend helps to strengthen the heart, liver, kidneys and reproductive organs, balance blood sugar, enhance immunity, improve vision, beautify the skin and increase vitality and longevity.
Nature's Immune Stimulator is a capsulated formula that is especially beneficial when recovering from an acute or prolonged illness. It contains a powerful blend of the following natural substances known for their immune stimulating abilities: Beta glucan is a naturally occurring polysaccaharide that activates macrophages to fight bacteria, viruses and other foreign invaders. It also facilitates the transmission of cellular information among the macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, antibodies, interferons and interleukins, enhancing overall immune response. Colostrum is secreted by the mammary glands of animals and contains essential immune factors that are vital for the newborn. Studies show that colostrum recharges the immune system, destroys harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi, and speeds the healing of all body tissues. Cordyceps is a rare edible mushroom that enhances macrophage, lymphocyte and anti-tumor activity and can provide protection against damage from chemotherapy and radiation. Studies show that cordyceps polysaccharides significantly inhibit leukemic cells by 83%, stimulate natural killer cells, and help to restore cellular immunological function in advanced cases of breast and lung cancer. Maitake and reishi mushrooms have successfully been used in traditional Asian medicine to stimulate the immune system, and treat cancer and wasting disease.
While a healthy diet provides the elements of good nutrition, Vitamin D3, Iodine and Magnesium are three important nutrients that most humans are severely deficient in. These deficiencies contribute to the most prevalent modern diseases including all forms of cancer, weak immunity, hormonal imbalance, stress, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. Daily adult intake of at least 10,000 IU of lanolin-derived vitamin D3, 800 to 1200 mg of oral chelated magnesium and/or Magnesium Oil applied topically, and 13 mg of iodine (in the form of Seaweed Supplements or Nascent Iodine) are recommended to prevent needless suffering and enhance health. Higher doses may be needed in cases of illness, stress or severe deficiency.
Symptoms of illness such as headache, intestinal distress, respiratory congestion, fever, inflammation and pain are the body's response to toxins in the system. Drugs that suppress these symptoms inhibit the body's attempt to rid itself of the offending toxins that are the true cause of disease symptoms. Drugs also add more burden to the body's toxic overload which creates even more serious problems. Periodic internal cleansing with herbs, colonics and liver-gallbladder flushes help to support the body's natural healing process, increase resistance to disease, and keep the system in good working order.
Herbs that serve to cleanse the body of toxin-carrying mucus can be kept on hand to alleviate respiratory congestion and aid healing. Nature's Sunshine's ALJ is a highly effective herbal decongestant formula for colds, flu, and allergies which contains mullein, fennel, fenugreek, boneset and horseradish. Available in capsule, vegetarian tablet or liquid form, it is safe for all ages and can be taken long-term for seasonal allergies. Liquid Ginger Root is a natural remedy for nausea, and Intestinal Soothe and Build with slippery elm bark can help to soothe intestinal inflammation. In cases of food poisoning or severe diarrhea, Activated Charcoal taken orally will absorb harmful pathogens and alleviate intestinal distress.
High Potency Colloidal Silver (150 ppm) is a potent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal that can be sprayed into the nasal passages and throat, and inhaled into the lungs for sore throat and sinus and bronchial infections. Colloidal silver works by inhibiting the enzymes that pathogens utilize to survive. This is an effective natural alternative to antibiotics which destroy the beneficial microflora in the intestines and suppress the immune system. I recommend spraying colloidal silver into the nasal passages and throat before boarding a plane or attending a public event to help prevent picking up any airborne disease-causing microbes found in crowded closed-in environments. The rare case of argyria, resulting in the skin turning blue with long-term use is caused by poor quality unfiltered homemade silver, and should not be a concern with the purer grades of colloidal silver that are currently on the market.
One of the most exciting natural immune enhancers that is relatively new to public awareness is Lauricidin, derived from pure virgin unrefined coconut oil. Lauricidin is a highly concentrated extremely pure extract of monolaurin which is a natural monoglyceride lipid (fat) that is a potent nontoxic antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Monolaurin is also present in a healthy mother's breast milk, saw palmetto and bitter melon. First discovered by Dr. Jon Kabara over 40 years ago, he formulated this extraordinary supplement that is far stronger an infection fighter than coconut oil or any other substance containing monolaurin, yet does not harm healthy cells or beneficial micro flora. Lauricidin also helps to regulate bowel function, biochemically balances the body, and can be taken with other medications when necessary.
Approved by the FDA, Lauricidin is the only monolaurin supplement that has undergone clinical trials and laboratory testing. Its antiviral effect is due to monolaurin's ability to disintegrate the lipid membrane of the virus and interfere with viral maturation. Some of the viruses inactivated by Lauricidin are oral and genital herpes, Epstein Barr (chronic fatigue and mononucleosis), shingles, HIV, hepatitis C, cytomegalovirus, visna virus, measles, several strains of influenza, leukemia, viral pneumonia, vesicular-stomatitis, rubella, respiratory synctial virus, dengue virus, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis. Current research in Kenya with villagers suffering from HIV and other severe illnesses has shown dramatic improvements in the health of those given Lauricidin.
Lauricidin inactivates a large number of harmful bacteria, including dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph infections such as MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus), enterococcus, and others. These superbugs continually mutate and become immune to even the most powerful drugs. MRSA infections are most common among those with weak immune systems and who are living in hospitals and nursing homes. Infections usually appear around surgical wounds or invasive devices like catheters and feeding tubes. It usually presents on the skin as a rash or sore that won't heal but can spread throughout the body. Rates of MRSA infection are rapidly rising around the world, causing more than 60% of staph infections. Recently MRSA has been showing up in healthy people in the community with cases growing at an alarming rate. One study of children in south Texas found that there had been a 14 fold increase of MRSA cases between 1999 and 2001. In 2007 the CDC reported that 14% of all MRSA cases were acquired outside of health care facilities. Unlike antibiotics, harmful microbes do not become resistant to Lauricidin.
Other strains of bacteria that are inactivated by Lauricidin are the gram-positive bacteria including bacillus anthracis (Anthrax), Streptococcus agalactiae, clostridium perfringens, listeria monocytogenes, groups A, B, F & G streptococci, and mycobacteria. Lauricidin inactivates some gram-negative bacteria including Chlamydia trachomatis, helicobacter pylorus (stomach ulcers), vibrio parahaemolyticus, mycoplasma pneumonia, neisseria gonorrhea, and salmonella typhimurium (responsible for infecting those who ate contaminated peanuts).
Lauricidin is also effective against a wide variety of harmful yeasts, fungi and molds including candida utilis and candida albicans, toenail fungus, aspergillus niger (black mold), penicillum citrinum, and several species of ringworm. Lauricidin will also kill a number of protozoa like giardia, and has been highly effective with Lyme's Disease as well. Further studies are underway at the Jon and Betty Kabara Cancer Institute at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin and the research is promising. Lauricidin comes in tiny pellets that can be easily swallowed. The pellets can also be melted in water and mixed with coconut oil or aloe to make a paste that can be applied topically to help quickly heal acne, skin infections and burns. It has reportedly cleared up MRSA staph sores within a few days, while conventional medical treatments typically take weeks or may not be effective at all. Lauricidin also appears to be effective for psoriasis and dental infections.
Lauricidin is safe for all ages and is highly recommended as a daily supplement to help enhance the immune system, prevent disease, and achieve optimal health. Dosage should be increased gradually to ease detox symptoms from toxins released by the dead pathogens that are eliminated.
For all healing, regardless of the condition or choice of natural therapy, it is important to drink plenty of pure water and keep the eliminative channels open to allow the body to cleanse, rebuild and restore balance.