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Shorewood Intermediate School
3830 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, WI 53211
Main Number: 414-963-6951
Attendance: 414-963-6959
Monday through Friday
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Welcome to Shorewood Intermediate School!
Our school is a high-achieving, diverse community where all students develop a positive sense of self, strive to achieve their fullest potential, and become lifelong learners and responsible individuals through a variety of opportunities in a safe, supportive, collaborative culture. Also, all of our schools in the District offer an English Language Learner (ELL) program for students in need of ELL services, as well as staff specialists in Special Education, so that all of our students can succeed.
SIS Weekly Bulletin
If you have a student enrolled at SIS, every Thursday you will receive an Infinite Campus email with a link to our weekly bulletin to help you stay "in the know." The most recent issues always appear below.


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Start your Sydney tour by traveling to Manly and Sydney's Northern Beaches. On the way, enjoy sights of Darling Harbour and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Once you arrive at Manly Beach, stroll along The Corso and relax as you take in the glistening water and a glimpse of Sydney lifestyle. Look out for some gnarly surfing in the ocean, as these beaches are a very popular spot for surfers. You will also stop at Milsons Point for a spectacular view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and North Head Lookout for a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Finally, cruise around Sydney Harbour while enjoying a fantastic buffet lunch and commentary on the majestic sights. Your informative guide will tell you all you've ever wanted to know about Sydney.
You will head back through the exclusive and trendy suburbs of Neutral Bay and Mosman. Visiting each of these spots will surely give you a great impression of this remarkable city, so join the tour of Sydney that brings you to the best sites around.

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Lisburn man Kevin Kirkham MBE has had his hair and beard shaved off to raise funds for local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre.
Explaining what motivated the fundraising drive, Kevin said: "Like most people, I have had a number of people close to me who have been affected by cancer but when my fiancé, Meta was diagnosed with cancer, Friends of the Cancer Centre provided amazing support to her and I during her treatment regime.
"I know that by supporting Friends of the Cancer Centre I will be giving something back and helping other families affected by cancer."
Kevin's head and beard shave took place at The Man Shack, The Square, Lisburn on Wednesday, May 30.
People can still support his fundraising effort by making a donation on his JustGiving page - www.justgiving.com/Kevin-Kirkham-BraveShave (click here).
"I would like to thank Kevin and Meta for choosing to support Friends of the Cancer Centre," said Claire Hogarth, Fundraising Manager for Friends of the Cancer Centre.
"When a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, there is so much to think about, so to decide to grow a beard and his hair, and then get sponsored to have it shaved off is fantastic and I hope that local people will make a donation to Kevin's fundraising. The money raised will make a very big difference to the lives of patients and their families right across Northern Ireland."
Friends of the Cancer Centre, based in the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital, is one of the leading cancer charities in Northern Ireland working to support cancer patients and their families through key projects in the areas of clinical care, patient comforts and research.
Friends of the Cancer Centre is currently funding 32 additional staff in the Cancer Centre, including doctors, nurses and researchers and the charity is committed to raising at least £5 million over the next three years to fund ongoing and new projects which will continue to support local cancer patients.
For further information about the charity, its work and volunteering opportunities call 028 9069 9393.


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If you haven't heard, the airline industry has all but given up trying to make a profit just by charging for airfare. The notion that these companies will stay in business by charging passengers for transportation has been replaced by a new model: Passengers pay for their tickets, but then face the possibility of many fees, which can often add up to more than the ticket itself. In addition, airlines now earn substantial income by selling their miles to banks that offer them as rewards to their credit card holders.
One of the most bothersome of these fees is the change fee. In 2013, many carriers increased those fees to $200, and happily collected the fee and re-sold your seat to someone else. Now, upstart carrier Virgin America has released a new credit card that offers a change-fee waiver as a benefit to cardholders.
A New Credit Card Offer to Cut Fees
Virgin America just released two new credit cards through its partner Comenity Capital Bank. While both cards offer the benefit of a free checked bag, the Virgin America Premium Visa Signature card also grants cardholders a waiver of change or cancellation fees. This means that just by holding the card, travelers are exempt from the airline's $100 change and cancellation fees on paid tickets. Unfortunately, cardholders will still be responsible for paying an applicable fare difference. In addition, an award redeposit fee of $100 will still apply when changing an award ticket issued with Elevate frequent-flier points. There is a $149 annual fee for this card, and new applicants can earn 15,000 Elevate points, worth about $330 toward airfare, after spending $1,000 within the first 90 days of account opening.
Other Cards That Alleviate Change Fees
The American Express Platinum card offers a $200 annual airline fee credit that can be applied to change fees. Cardholders must first designate an airline to which they want to apply the credit. Once that is done, cardholders will automatically be credited for up to $200 a year in fees, which include seat selection fees, baggage fees, and in-flight meals and entertainment charges. There is a $450 annual fee for this card. Similarly, the Ritz-Carlton Rewards card from Chase offers a $200 fee credit against non-ticket charges by any airline. There is a $395 annual fee for this card.
Another popular strategy for rewards card holders is to earn rewards with an airline that doesn't charge those fees. Southwest Airlines offers several credit cards from Chase that earn points in its Rapid Rewards. Since Southwest Airlines charges no change fees for paid or award bookings, this program is a great way to avoid change fees altogether. In fact, customers who cancel award bookings immediately receive all of their points back, while those who cancel paid bookings just receive a credit toward future flights. This means that award bookings are essentially fully refundable tickets, a feature other airlines normally charge a large premium for.
Other Ways to Avoid Change Fees
While some credit cards can help travelers find relief from excessive change fees on some airlines, most carriers still impose these charges. Thankfully, there are still ways to avoid these fees. First, airlines are now required to issue full refunds upon request within 24 hours of purchase, and many airlines extend that offer to midnight of the following day.
If it's too late for that, you could try to rely on a bit of luck by hoping for one of two things to happen. The first is that the airline cancels a flight or changes its schedule, which is somewhat common with domestic flights booked far in advance. When that happens, carriers will offer to make a change for free or offer a full refund. The other possible event is a change-fee waiver due to weather. When storms are predicted to affect several cities in a region, airlines will issue change-fee waivers that allow passengers to rebook travel to avoid delays.
Finally, travelers who need to make a change due to a medical condition or the death of a close friend or family member can try to appeal to the airline to waive its change fees. To have the best chance of success, speak with a customer relations supervisor and be prepared to offer some written documentation of circumstances that are beyond your control.
Credit cards have been offering travelers a way around baggage fees for some time, and hopefully more banks will start offering products that help cardholders avoid the dreaded change fees as well.
Note: It's important to remember that interest rates, fees and terms for credit cards, loans and other financial products frequently change. As a result, rates, fees and terms for credit cards, loans and other financial products cited in these articles may have changed since the date of publication. Please be sure to verify current rates, fees and terms with credit card issuers, banks or other financial institutions directly.
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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday threatened to attack American military bases in Japan and on the Pacific island of Guam in retaliation for recent training missions by American B-52 bombers over South Korea.
While the North has threatened American forces in Guam before, the latest warning comes amid heightened tension on the peninsula after a North Korean nuclear test last month and the imposition of United Nations sanctions that have infuriated Pyongyang.
Those tensions might rise again because of another United Nations action on Thursday: Its Human Rights Council created a commission to look into allegations of human rights violations in North Korea, including the incarceration of political prisoners at labor camps and torture.
Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, has been calling for such an investigation for months, fearful that the world's preoccupation with the North's growing nuclear arsenal overshadowed discussions of a human rights situation she called "the worst in the whole world" in an interview with the news agency Reuters.
The commission will be somewhat limited in what it can do. It is unlikely to get access to North Korea, a police state, and it remains unclear what court would take up its findings. But Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, told Radio Australia that "collecting the evidence is the first step toward putting pressure on the international community, and whoever North Korea's defenders are, to ultimately acquiesce in prosecution" of what he called "the terrible atrocities that are routinely committed in North Korea."
An estimated 1 in 120 North Koreans are imprisoned in gulags, where defectors from the country say starvation, forced labor and torture are endemic.
The threats against American troops on Thursday were the latest in a stream of vitriol from the North in the wake of the United Nations sanctions. Japanese and American Pacific bases are within range of North Korea's medium-range missiles, according to South Korean officials.
Nuclear-capable B-52 bombers that upset the North have flown missions over South Korea in the past as part of joint military exercises. But this month, the Pentagon took the rare action of announcing those missions to reaffirm the United States' "nuclear umbrella" for South Korea and Japan at a time of rising anxiety over the North's nuclear threats.
On Thursday, a spokesman for the Supreme Command of the North Korean People's Army told the state-run Korean Central News Agency that "the U.S. should not forget that the Andersen Air Force Base on Guam, where B-52s take off, and naval bases in Japan proper and Okinawa, where nuclear-powered submarines are launched, are within the striking range of the D.P.R.K.'s precision strike means."
He added, without elaborating, "Now that the U.S. started open nuclear blackmail and threat, the D.P.R.K., too, will move to take corresponding military actions," referring to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the North's official name.
State radio also blared air-raid warnings in North Korea. Until the 1990s, air-raid drills were a popular tool for the North Korean government to highlight the perceived threat of an American invasion and to instill in its people a sense of crisis and solidarity.
One of the two joint American and South Korean military exercises that have angered North Korea ended Thursday. But Seoul and Washington remained alert over the possibility that the North might follow up on some of its vaguely worded threats to attack the allies. The North Koreans have also been angry about what they expected to be an unfavorable outcome in the Human Rights Council.
On March 11, the North's official party paper, The Rodong Sinmun, said the council's expected move to adopt the resolution, coupled with the United Nations sanctions, would "raise tensions and ignite a war to invade the North." It vowed to deliver "a merciless mace-blow" on "traitors" in South Korea.
On Thursday, North Korea's ambassador, So Se Pyong, rejected the resolution as "an instrument that serves the political purposes of the hostile forces in their attempt to discredit the image" of his country. He denied human rights abuses existed there.
Cho Tae-young, a South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman, said, "We hope that the establishment of the commission of inquiry through this resolution will contribute to the improvement of human rights in North Korea."
The commission will include the Indonesian lawyer Marzuki Darusman, who wrote a report for the council citing the kidnapping of foreigners and the system of labor camps. He said the situation had worsened since the North's new young leader, Kim Jong-un, took over after his father's death in December 2011.
The European Union and Japan sponsored the resolution calling for the commission, and the United States backed it. With no Chinese or Russian vote on the 47-member council, North Korea had no country willing to oppose the inquiry.
Mr. Roth of Human Rights Watch acknowledged the difficulties facing investigators. "There is no international tribunal that has jurisdiction over North Korea," he told Radio Australia. "Theoretically, the International Criminal Court could be brought in with a resolution from the U.N. Security Council, yet China would probably veto that at this stage."


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Hospice of San Joaquin offers services regardless of age, including pediatric hospice care. The agency's effective pain control and symptom's management are tailored to the individual's changing conditions. Practical day-to-day support and guidance is given to family and caregivers as they adapt to changes in the health of their loves ones.


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You will be growing Basil in no time with some simple advice. Basil growing will provide you with Pesto in abundance. Then enjoy it together with the tomatoes that you grew earlier.
Basil and Tomatoes like growing together and also prefer to be eaten together. Simple.
Let some Basil self seed and take care of themselves. But be aware that different varieties cross breed. You may be pleasantly surprised. Or maybe not.
Last time I looked the seed catalogue was bursting with all kinds of Basil varieties. Apart from the regular Sweet Basil, you can buy Thai Basil, Greek Basil, Perennial Basil, Lemon Basil...but some of those are different species of Ocimum.
Starting: The seeds germinate in about a week. In cooler climates it's best to start seedlings indoors for planting out in a warm sunny spot in summer. Space them 30 cm apart.
Soil: Well drained compost or rich loam is best for planting Basil.
Climate: Hot and sunny is definetly preferred. Do not expose to frost.
Watering: The Basil plant needs regular watering, but be careful not to overwater.
Fertilizing: Feed fornightly to produce a better tasting plant.
Harvesting: Harvest tops from about 3-4 weeks to promote bushy growth. Remove flower stalks. The leaves on Basil are tender and soft while the plant is small, but as they mature they will become rougher.
Containers: Basil plants are perfect to grow in containers. A depth of 10 cm is enough.
Shady areas: It's difficult to grow Basil in shade. Sweet Basil will never be very vigorous, but Perennial Basil or Greek Basil manage better.
Pests and diseases: Caterpillars, slugs and snails may attack. Mildew can become a problem in damp conditions. The varieties with soft leaves are more susceptible.
Indoors: In winter you can have some Basil growing on a warm windowsill. Use the plants while they're still young.
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Please help me welcome Lisa Henry and JA Rock who've come bearing gifts and updating us about their characters and latest release The Boy Who Belonged available now at Loose Id. Make sure to leave a comment below to be entered to win an e-copy.
When Loose Id put out a call for Christmas-themed sequels, both J.A. Rock and I said, "We can do that!" Because apparently that's our mantra. We don't let little things like a complete lack of organis/zational skills slow us down any. And it was fun writing The Boy Who Belonged. I'd never written a sequel before -- J.A. has -- and it was really interesting to sit down and think about how our characters might be doing six months down the track.
Here are some things we never considered. At least not for more than a moment or two:
J.A.: Let's be honest, we thought about some of them for more than a moment.
Lane: Becomes so shy that he literally turns invisible. Uses that to his advantage to become a superhero. Is gunned down by the Russian mob, but resurrects as a zombie. For some reason.
Derek: Takes a photograph of Belleview's first ever Sharknado that becomes iconic. The world's all like, "Guy Who Took the Picture of the Flag on Iwo Jima Who?"
Ferg: Gets his own reality TV show "Cookin' With Ferg". Beats Gordon Ramsay to death with a whisk. It takes eleven hours. Fox calls it "Must See TV". Ferg wins an Emmy.
Brin: Discovers Mormonism and falls in love with the white shirt and black tie combo, as well as the opportunity to talk to strangers and ride his bike everywhere.
Doesn't really talk to people about Jesus so much as gossip about the Kardashians and discuss the latest episode of The Walking Dead--which Brin has the weirdest feeling he saw Lane on, though that can't possibly be...
But of course, we did none of those things. No, we packed our crazy away in a nice little box and tied it up with a ribbon that says "Enter at own risk". Then we put it away for a while. We're going to shake it up and take a peek in a few months, and see what's happened to the contents. It will probably make the chaos of Dante's Inferno look like a day at the beach.
J.A.: I actually just peeked at it. It has a weird growth.
So with our crazy packed neatly away, we had to be reasonable about the whole thing. Where would six months find Lane and Derek, apart from close to Christmas?
Has Lane gotten better? Maybe. He's gained confidence in some things -- in his job at Taco Hub, in his studies at community college, and in his relationship with Derek. But it's a precarious balancing act for Lane. It always has been, and with his first Christmas with Derek approaching and an unexpected summons from his mother in jail, Lane's going to take a few steps backward before he can move forward again.
Derek has his own problems. He's bringing in extra cash by taking Santa photos at the local mall, and -- I once worked in retail and I hated Christmas. The carols. God. They never stopped! So Derek has some Christmas stress going on, and he's also becoming touchy as to how outsiders view his relationship with Lane. He's Lane's Dom, not his daddy.
And what about the unflappable Ferg and the incredibly flappable Brin? Well, lucky Ferg's unflappable, because Brin is in good form.
In the meantime, a little bit of crazy did creep into The Boy Who Belonged. It's called Mr. Zimmerman. He's baaacck!
Twenty-one-year-old Lane Moredock finally has a normal life. Six months after he was wrongly made a suspect in his parents' ponzi scheme, he's settled down with his older boyfriend, Derek, and is working and attending school. But his happiness is threatened when his mother launches a Christmastime PR campaign to help appeal her prison sentence, and asks introverted Lane to be part of it.
Derek Fields has his hands full taking Santa photos, bird-sitting his sister's foul-mouthed macaw, and helping Lane prepare for a television interview neither of them wants him to do. As he eases Lane through his anxiety, he worries that Lane sees him as a caretaker rather than a boyfriend, and that their age difference really does matter. He and Lane compensate for the stress in their lives by taking their D/s relationship to new levels--a relationship that Lane's mother insists he should be ashamed of.
As Christmas draws nearer, the pressure builds. Pushy elves. Snarky subs. A bad fight. A parrot in peril. How the hell is Derek going to give Lane a perfect Christmas when the Moredock legacy threatens to pull them apart before the new year?
The Boy Who Belonged is out now from Loose Id.
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Nowadays it's practically impossible to conduct business without SaaS applications. Still, their implementation involves more than just paying for a subscription. There are key issues to resolve before adopting a new solution, so that your business is not exposed to security risks or additional costs.
You hear a lot about SaaS applications, and about how software is eating the world. The truth is, it is! They are becoming (if they're not already) increasingly common in our work.
Recently one of my friends, a freshly minted CEO of a consulting company, has shared his list of SaaS applications. His company is using 10 different solutions and spends around 2.5k EUR on them. Monthly. This is a small consulting shop with only a few people.
We at Predica, with 80+ people on board, are using lots of SaaS applications. Starting with Office 365 and Dynamics CRM, going through development tools and up to software that lets us work better like 7Geese or Wazoku.
Any company you'll pick is using SaaS right now. Including yours. And the numbers are growing, every day!
You may ask: so what!?
Is there a problem?
So many applications! We've been there before as an industry. This is how we ended up with all the issues of account management, credentials, passwords… This time it is even more complex as anyone, literally anyone in your organization might start to use a new SaaS solution.
The thing is – we've have learned some lessons and technology has moved ahead. Today I will give you the playbook – the three crucial points you want to ask your SaaS providers from a security perspective, where at least some of them don't want to hear them.
Use it as your guide, checklist or simply to verify applications before bringing them on board and drive the discussion with the vendors.
Ready? GO!
#1 How will you handle onboarding and offboarding of my users?
It must start somewhere. You need to onboard your user and close their access to an app when they leave the company.
How is your application provider going to make it easy for you and prepare it to integrate with your processes?
Here are some answers you don't want to hear:
- This process will be manually executed by your service desk \ administrators
- You need to give and upload a CSV file (again!) to their system on a regular basis.
Both answers mean that:
- You will have yet another step in your process which needs manual effort and is error-prone
- You will have to introduce some steps to make sure it is working.
This generates added cost and over time it might add up both in operations and their outcome (increased risk, compliance issues).
If this is the case, consider dropping this solution and looking at some alternatives. If you're still thinking of using this application (you may need it for some reason) – ask your SaaS provider:
- How are they planning to offset these costs for you?
- What is their roadmap for fixing it? Make sure this roadmap is a part of your contract!
We are far beyond the point where this could be a technical problem. The technology is there.
What you should require from your SaaS application provider in this area and questions you should ask are:
- Are you giving support for provisioning protocol like SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)? It is the right solution to this problem. Modern Identity as a Service platforms (like Azure AD) or identity management software (like Omada Identity Suite) support SCIM as protocol. SCIM allows automation and identity information provisioning across cloud applications and it will make your life easier.
Familiarize yourself with this name and ask about it when buying a new application.
- If not SCIM support, do you provide a user management API with your product which lets us automate management? And believe me – a CSV file is not the answer to the API question! The right API coverage will allow you to integrate this application into your process. This will require some work and time.
Make sure you have this included in your total cost of ownership calculation!
Now that we have provisioning covered, let's move to another one.
#2 Where's my SSO and security?
The industry has worked hard over the years to get to the point where we have the working technology and services, enabling us to reduce the need for separate credentials for each service.
Simply put – we have the tools to enable SSO for SaaS applications. Yet, many vendors are ignoring this fact and often don't give a choice to enable secure, enterprise-enabled SSO for their application.
What I personally find even more problematic, is when a vendor decides to charge additional money for enabling it! But sure, it's their service and they can price it as they wish.
Why does it matter? Why insist on SSO to a service?
First, the user experience and your operating costs. The former requirement doesn't have to be explained: if users are able to just to get to the new app without new credentials, they will love it. It will also lower your costs of operation.
Second, even more important – security! Using an authentication service means that you can enforce your own policies like MFA and conditional access across all the apps.
You can do it at authentication point. You don't need the app to provide it and you don't need to configure it there.
If the app provider does not allow you to Bring Your Own Security, they should provide a matching level of protection to you within their environment.
Here are the questions you should ask here before jumping on a given service:
- Will you provide us with the ability to use our existing SSO service (be it IdaaS as Azure AD or on-premises like ADFS or Ping) with yours?
If not, send them back to the drawing board. Ask when they are going to provide it and make it part of the contract! Not using it means higher operations costs for you and a lower security level.
- If you use passwords, how are they stored and protected?
With SSO through your service, you are managing security. With local accounts and passwords, you can't do this. You don't want to learn that passwords leaked from the service.
Ask your provider how do they store and secure passwords? What are the procedures to detect password leaks and notifications of those to customers? You don't want to find out from a HaveIBeenPwned notification.
- How do you protect our data and service? Can you show us reports on it?
A good example of such an approach is what the Azure AD team has recently provided on their blog: a short description of how they manage service provided for others from a security perspective. This is backed by the Trust Center documents with all the reports and certifications.
Can you get similar statements from your SaaS provider? You should!
#3 How we can troubleshoot access to your application?
Support! Support is important, you don't want to leave your users with "I don't know" when the shiny new app is not working.
What I've learned so far is that with SaaS applications we are missing one crucial point to be able to effectively support our people – the other end.
You can check your environment, you can check what's going over a wire, but you can't check what is going on within the application. And in many cases, the answer is there.
What to ask your SaaS provider?
- Are you sharing auditing and diagnostic logs from our users \ tenants for our access?
If you can't access those, you will always have to involve support on the provider's side in troubleshooting. In that case, make sure that you have the right support coverage matching your SLA from their end.
- Are you giving a security audit log showing user login and activities in the app?
If you use your identity service, you can audit user actions. This ends when they are entering the SaaS application's realm.
- What are the user activities there?
- When do they log on?
- Who logged on?
- What actions were taken?
Ask your provider if you can get these logs and if possible, can you get them through API to incorporate them into your auditing and monitoring tools?
Getting NO as answers should raise red flags for you!
Be ready to ask for answers
This is definitely not a complete list of questions you should ask your SaaS provider. However, they should give you a good starting point to the discussion with them about the way you can manage and secure access to the service.
Let's do some quick recap on the topics you should cover:
- You will have to handle user onboarding \ offboarding:
- Does your SaaS provider support standards like SCIM for it?
- If not SCIM, are they giving easy to use API for this purpose?
- If not, how are they going to make this easy for you? Remember, a CSV upload is not the right answer!
- Handling authentication at your end gives better user experience and allows you to manage security:
- Do your SaaS vendors support standard protocols like OpenID Connect or SAML to provide SSO?
- If not, how are they protecting passwords stored in the service?
- How do they protect and verify service security?
- What are the procedures for detection and notification of a security breach?
- Being able to audit and monitor user actions is important for support and security:
- Does your SaaS provider deliver audit and activity log for this application?
- Can you access diagnostic information which will allow you to troubleshoot problems with it?
- Is auditing information available over API to use in your monitoring schema?
Don't be afraid to raise these points. They should already have answers to them. If not – this is because their customers are not putting the right pressure on them to have those answers already.
And as customers, we should insist on having them discussed. This is the way we can move forward and not end up with SaaS applications' (in)security problem we have created over the years on-premises.
If we have a chance to set the record straight and fix things – we should do it!
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Tue, 22 February 2011
Coming to you live from the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson, Greg discusses rules, revolutions and Rick Steves.
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Just a quick announcement: Greg is recording the next Proopcast this Wednesday, February 16th, 2011. Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson. 6639 Santa Monica Blvd, cross street is Hudson between Highland and Vine. It's free, but you need to RSVP to get a seat. Call 323-960-5519 for tickets. See you there!
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CLASSIC COMPARET : Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to announce a new series on the Euro Folk Radio Network. We are bringing the very valued teachings of Bertrand L. Comparet in an one hour and an half format.
This is the real thing…yes, real Bible teaching. You will learn more in these teachings than you would in a trillion Judeo-Christian teachings. Prepare yourself to grow exponentially.
As you may know, these recordings were very noisy and some barely audible at all. I have restored these original recordings to the best of my abilities in order that we may be able to enjoy and gain the benefit of these precious teachings. This is a gift from me to all the tribes of Anglo-Saxon Israel. Some will sound better than others, but keep this in mind, better to have them then not to have them at all. If you listen to them the way they were previously, they don't compare.
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May Yahweh impart His wisdom to you through the teachings of this man! Praise be to Yahweh for He is the Most High!
Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you to consider joining me in the fight. If you like the work I've been doing and would like to help free me to be able to do more works of this kind, won't you contribute 20 dollars a month so the truth may continue to expand?
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Bertrand L. Comparet is a native Californian, born in San Diego. He was graduated from Stanford University with the degree of Bachelor of Arts and Jurist Doctor. He was admitted to the California Supreme Court or California Bar in 1926 and by the United States Supreme Court in 1956. From 1926 to 1932 he was a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County and from 1942 to 1947 was Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego. After that time he was in private law practice.
Quite obviously he is a tried and true Christian and a loyal and patriotic American, a believer in a Sovereign America under Constitutional government.
Pastor Bertrand L. Comparet started teaching in 1933 and continued for over 40 years. He returned to the Father in August of 1983.
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Hypervascular liver lesions
Hypervascular liver lesions may be caused by primary liver pathology or metastatic disease.
Differential diagnosis
Primary lesions
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- most common hypervascular primary liver malignancy
- early arterial phase enhancement and then rapid wash out
- rim enhancement of capsule may persist
- benign; most common liver tumor overall
- discontinuous, nodular, peripheral enhancement starting in arterial phase
- gradual central filling in
- enhancement must match blood pool in each phase, or not a hemangioma (i.e. similar to aorta in arterial, portal vein in portal phase, etc)
- small hemangiomas (<1.5 cm) may demonstrate "flash filling" - complete homogeneous enhancement in arterial phase (no gradual filling in)
focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH)
- bright arterial phase enhancement except central scar
- isodense/isointense to liver on portal venous phase
- central scar enhancement on delayed phase
hepatic adenoma
- arterial phase: transient homogeneous enhancement
- returns to near isodensity on portal venous and delayed phase image
- primary hepatic carcinoid
background liver disease (cirrhosis) 6
- vascular shunts
- regenerative nodules
- dysplastic nodules
- hepatocellular carcinoma
Although the majority of liver metastases are hypodense and enhance less than the surrounding liver, metastases from certain primaries demonstrate an increase in the number of vessels, resulting in a hyperechoic ultrasound appearance, and arterial phase hyperenhancement on CT or MRI which washes out on delayed scan (c.f. hemangioma which does not show wash out). The primaries typically include:
- renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
- thyroid carcinoma
- neuroendocrine tumors
- leiomyosarcoma
- choriocarcinoma
- melanoma
- breast cancer
- colonic carcinoma 5
- ovarian cystadenocarcinoma 5
Other secondary lesions
- failing Fontan circulation 3
See also
- 1. Bressler EL, Alpern MB, Glazer GM et-al. Hypervascular hepatic metastases: CT evaluation. Radiology. 1987;162 (1): 49-51. Radiology (abstract) - Pubmed citation
- 2. Lin E, Escott E, Garg K et-al. Practical differential diagnosis for CT and MRI. Thieme Medical Pub. (2008) ISBN:1588906558. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 3. Kiesewetter CH, Sheron N, Vettukattill JJ et-al. Hepatic changes in the failing Fontan circulation. Heart. 2007;93 (5): 579-84. Heart (full text) - doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.094516 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 4. Silva AC, Evans JM, McCullough AE et-al. MR imaging of hypervascular liver masses: a review of current techniques. Radiographics. 2009;29 (2): 385-402. Radiographics (full text) - doi:10.1148/rg.292085123 - Pubmed citation
- 5. Wolfgang Dähnert. Radiology Review Manual. (2011) ISBN: 9781609139438
- 6. Khosa F, Khan AN, Eisenberg RL. Hypervascular liver lesions on MRI. (2011) AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 197 (2): W204-20. doi:10.2214/AJR.10.5382 - Pubmed


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The shortlist for the 13th annual Australian Interior Design Awards was released on 24 March 2016. In the Installation Design category, 10 projects have been shortlisted.
2016 Installation Design shortlist
Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced – Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in collaboration with Anna Tregloan, consultant designer
The Sleeperie – Hassell, Draisci Studio, and Sto Werkstatt
Lexus Design Pavilion 'The Nest' – Mim Design
Melbourne Art Book Fair – Fold Theory
My Zinc Bed / Blood Bank – Stukel Stone
PUBLIC2015 – FORM Building a State of Creativity
Studio Thing – Warc Studio
The Living Forest – Gloss Creative
Work With Me Here – Sibling
Wulugul Pop Up – Foolscap Studio
The Awards are co-presented by the Design Institute of Australia, and Artichoke magazine, and will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday 10 June 2016 at the Wentworth Ballroom at Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. See more images of the shortlisted projects here.


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RollerCoaster Tycoon fuels nostalgia with classic version
Since the early 2000's, RollerCoaster Tycoon has arisen as a model of simplicity of what is possible to achieve with a videogame. RCT quickly became the staple of construction and management simulation games, popularizing the genre by implementing the idea of creating your very own theme park. The interface was also quite simple to use compared to other world-building games. Of course, this enabled millennials (like me) to enjoy this experience early on in their childhood.
A decade and a half later, loyal fans of the game can now relive their fond memories of the classic games. Chris Sawyer, the original creator and producer, has teamed up with Atari® to present RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic. The game is now available on Steam for PC.
The remastered title includes updated versions of the original theme park sims, RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. Aiming to focus on the best features the series has to offer, Sawyer revisits the two most popular games of the Tycoon series. In addition, players can enjoy new add-ons not found in the original games. The Scenario Editor Toolkit, Wacky Worlds, and Time Twister expansion packs add new layers to a timeless gaming experience.
Key Features
- The Coaster Builder allows you to create intricate roller coasters through pre-made designs. However, if you prefer a more detailed build, you can also create your coasters piece by piece.
- The game implements intuitive design so you can keep everyone at your park happy. Terraform the geography and atmosphere to create your own unique park.
- Manage your finances and keep your staff organized to run your park efficiently.
- Create unique theme parks in a multitude of environments.
- Explore challenges with 95 classic park scenarios from RCT and RCT2.
- Enjoy a classic gameplay style with isometric graphics and original ambiance/soundtrack from the original games.
That last feature is why this game experience is worth it. Fans of the series will remember the hours spent engineering their own theme park in that style. Ever since the forgettable RollerCoaster Tycoon World, fans have clamored for a return to traditional gameplay. It's safe to say Sawyer and Atari® have delivered.
Download RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic on Steam. For more information on this game or the series visit RollerCoasterTycoon.com, or visit the Twitter and Facebook pages.


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Last Friday we focused on all the pros that come hand in hand with dropshipping. Today, we're examining the cons.
Lower Margins
Lower margins are considered to be the biggest negative of dropshipping. The margins are even lowered further when working in a competitive niche. The costs involved in getting into dropshipping means many people use it as a way to set up shops and start selling. They often invest only small amounts of money; some have poor quality websites and no customer service, but potential customers will still refer to them to compare prices. Commonly, the consumer will pick the lowest price they can find. Profit margins can easily disappear when competing. To reduce the problem, it's advisable that you pick a suitable niche for dropshipping.
Issues with Shipping
When you use dropshipping you have no control over the inventory. The supplier is the one who keeps the supplies and you have to rely on them to satisfy the demand for your customers. The suppliers have many other customers and they have their own suppliers too. Their inventory levels change daily and can result in products being out of stock when the customers place an order. Customers can find this frustrating; especially if they have paid for the goods before learning that they will have to wait for them to come back in stock. One way to get around this is to use systems that link the inventory levels to your website, ensuring stock levels are updated in real time automatically. However, not all drop shippers have this technology and some systems aren't reliable.
Issues with Supplier
Problems can arise with dropship suppliers. Technical issues and communication errors may happen and you will need to work hard to solve problems together and keep your customers happy. You'll be the one making the apologies and fixing the issues, even if it was the fault of the supplier.


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Middle States Accreditation
- What is Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools?
- What is accreditation by Middle States?
- The 12 Standards
- When will the Middle States Team visit Mt. Lebanon High School?
- Contact Information
- What are Mt. Lebanon High School's new Middle States objectives?
- For more information on the Middle States organization and accreditation
What is Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools?
"The Commission on Secondary Schools is one of three Commissions that function within Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The others are the Commission on Higher Education and the Commission on Elementary Schools. The Commission on Secondary Schools serves both public and non-public schools in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. In addition, it accredits schools in the Caribbean as well as various locations around the world.
The Commission on Secondary Schools (CSS) was established in November 1920 to promote the improvement of secondary education and to secure better coordination and understanding between secondary schools and institutions of higher education. It serves public and non-public middle, intermediate, and/or secondary schools, non-degree granting vocational technical and postsecondary institutions, special purpose schools, supplementary education centers, and distance education institutions. These institutions may be ungraded or have designated grade levels, including a post-graduate level."
From: "Who Are We?" Commision on Secondary Schools: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. 18 May 2006. CSS-MSA. 12 January 2009. http://www.css-msa.org/about/accredit.html.
What is accreditation by Middle States?
"Accreditation is the affirmation that a school provides a quality of education that the community has a right to expect and the education world endorses. Accreditation is a means of showing confidence in a school's performance. When the Commission on Secondary Schools accredits a school, it certifies that the school has met the prescribed qualitative standards of the Middle States Association within the terms of the school's own stated philosophy and objectives.
The chief purpose of the whole accreditation process is the improvement of education for youth by evaluating the degree to which a school has attained worthwhile outcomes set by its own staff and community. This is accomplished by periodically conducting a comprehensive self-evaluation of the total school. Through the accreditation process, the school seeks the validation of its self-evaluation by obtaining professional judgement from impartial outsiders on the effectiveness of the total school operation. The intent throughout the process is more than to focus on shortcomings; the chief goal is to seek remedies for inadequacies and to identify and nurture good practices.
Accreditation of a secondary school is on an institutional basis. It should be noted that the whole school, not just one program such as the college preparatory courses, is covered by the accreditation.
The following are some of the many benefits of accreditation:
- greater clarity of purpose
- stronger internal relationships
- wider professional participation
- more effective methods of planning for school improvement
- improved consistency between educational purpose and practice"
From: "What Is Accreditation?" Commision on Secondary Schools: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. 18 May 2006. CSS-MSA. 12 January 2009. http://www.css-msa.org/about/accredit.html.
The 12 Standards
The Middle States Visitation team serves to validate the school's evaluation and vision of itself using the following 12 standards:
- Mission and Philosophy
- Governance and Leadership
- School Improvement Planning
- Finances
- Facilities
- School Climate and Organization
- Health and Safety
- Educational Programs
- Assessment of Student Learning
- Student Services
- Student Life and Activities
- Information Resources and Technology
When will the Middle States Team visit Mt. Lebanon High School?
Contact Information
If you have questions about the Middle State Accreditation program please contact Ms. Patricia Viale or Mr. Brian McFeeley.
What are Mt. Lebanon High School's new Middle States objectives?
By the year 2023, Mt. Lebanon High School students will demonstrate improved biology proficiency through Keystone scores and improved grades in Biology class.
By the year 2023, Mt. Lebanon High School students will participate more frequently in career-connected learning through increased participation in the STEM Academy and Global Studies Program.
By the year 2023, Mt. Lebanon High School will foster a welcoming atmosphere for in-coming freshmen through increased participation in Link Crew.


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The best touch sensors today can be found in devices like the iPad 2 and Microsoft Surface. They react instantly to your touch, but are concealed behind a hard glass panel and only work in 2D. While that may be acceptable on a flat screen, it is nowhere near good enough for use in robotics.
A robot that can sense touch and pressure cannot rely on having completely flat, hard surfaces where those interactions occur. So Touchence, a company created out of a Tokyo University venture, has come up with a soft touch sensor that can respond to interaction and pressure in 3D. The sensor is called the Shokkaku Cube.
Instead of a flat surface, Touchence has created a foam like material that can be touched, pinched, and have varying pressure applied to it with the material reacting naturally and as expected. If I had to guess how it felt I'd reference the foam used in wrist rests.
The important aspects of this new touch sensor is the fact it can change shape while still sensing touch and pressure, but also it remains soft throughout. In regards to robotics, that means in future the act of touching a robot may be a much more natural experience as its outer surface can be soft while remaining reactive.
The focus here seems to be on retaining interaction without a hard surface being required, but the 3D nature of the Shokkaku Cube could lead to better developed reactions from a robot too. Imagine a robot foot standing on an uneven surface, getting the data from its soft foot sensors as to how the surface is effecting its ability to grip, and then adjusting its own balance and body weight distribution to compensate. We could also see advances in robot hand grips and sensing when enough pressure has been applied depending on the type of object being held.
Touchence aim to have the Shokkaku Cube available by September at which point it should start appearing on multiple robot projects.
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A brand new shiny is in Bookwyrm's Hoard!
And what a treasure this storybook biography of J.R.R. Tolkien's life turned out to be! Between the delightful illustrations and the accessible text AND the author's/illustrator's extensive notes, there is something for lovers of The Hobbit of every age!
Published in 2017 by Roaring Book Press, John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien is a remarkable work of author, Caroline McAlister, and illustrator, Eliza Wheeler. After reading the book and the notes, Bookwyrm went back through the book delighting to find all the "dragons and dragon-like shapes" — what fun!
John Ronald's Dragons is Bookwyrm's favorite biography! What is your favorite picture book biography? Share in the comments!


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U.S. Senator Lyman Trumbull, an Illinois supporter of Abraham Lincoln's and long-time acquaintance of Delahay, writes from Washington, D.C., to thank Delahay for his efforts in the recent campaign. The senator hopes his friend would be rewarded by his fellow citizens; "It would give me sincere pleasure to see you in the Senate from the new State of Kansas . . ." Trumbull also comments on the secession crisis, the failures of the Buchanan administration, and the absolute necessity for the government to resist the withdrawal of states from the Union.
Creator: Trumbull, Lyman , 1813-1896
Date: December 14, 1860
Item Number: 90465
Call Number: Delahay Family Coll. #326
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Collections - Manuscript - Delahay Family
Date - 1854-1860 - 1860
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Congress - Senate
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Presidents - Buchanan, James
Government and Politics - Reform and Protest - Antislavery
Government and Politics - Territorial Government - Constitution Making
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - Notable Kansans - Delahay, Mark William, 1818-1879
Places - Other States - District of Columbia -- Washington
Places - Other States - Illinois
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters


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Did someone mention the pic? 'Cause I think I have it around here somewhere.
Green anaconda, green anaconda....
Geezer Squad....Charter Member #1
Evoking the 50 year old rule...
First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
Member Wahoo Killer knives club....#27
I can't relate.
The only time I ever thought of joining any army was when I left school, simply cause I didn't know what else to do at the time..
Thankfully my dad talked me out of that, and I joined college and got an education.
Saying effectively good bye to your own life for 5 years, esp if you have a wife is not a wise Idea, esp with the FFL.
Generally in the past people joined them for the benefits of past records been ex-sponged and Citizenship,so having that on a resume' wouldn't bode well as people will always be dubious if you where running away from a crime related past... so yeah I wouldn't do it, unless you really had nothing to loose.
Your in Berlin, I am sure out there in Europe there many well experienced outdoors-man and survival buffs, I rather try find a a bushcraft or Wilderness survival group or school and learn the skills through them.
That all been said, If you do want to learn wilderness survival
I can help online to get you started.
As for martial arts, I have no need of it.. did many years of It. and I live in Johannesburg which is gansta as hell.
About the only thing i can relate too is your height cause i am 192cm, but weigh 100kg.
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If you need someone to watch your wife for you let me know. I'm sorta harmless. Kinda. In a not too weird sort of way.
I went through USCG bootcamp in Feb of 87. I vaguely remember someone saying something about a wife to our company commander during some kind of evolution. As best as memory serves, "you f'ng c*mstain you werent issued a wife in your m*****f****** seabag. Moral of the story, you want the wife or to serve? 95% probability you're divorced before you complete 1yr of service. I don't care what you do but thought I should pass that info on. In my 6yrs of service, I witnessed it to be spot on accurate.
I had a wife when I went to boot camp.
Had the same wife while I went to Officers Basic too.
Had the same wife while training and while I was deployed.
The divorce came when I caught her down on her knees praying for another war a year after I got home!
If you didn't bring jerky what did I just eat?
Got married with 15 years of service. Retired just over 20 years. Still married - coming up on 27 years. If it's right, it's right. If it's not, the time in the service or lack thereof will not change that.
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This special value tour of Tunisia explores many regions of the country, from the archaeologically rich northwest to the semi-arid and oasis regions of southern Tunisia and the island of Jerba. "Tunisia Revealed" provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and appreciate Tunisia at a modest price!
Meet The Specialists!
Wassim is a professor of English and U.S. politics and culture at Sousse University in Tunisia. He has also served as a professor in Saudi Arabia and as an assistant professor of American History and American Politics at Villanova University in Philadelphia, USA as part of a 2013-2014 Fulbright Exchange. In addition to being a prolific author whose writings have been in many prestigious journals, Wassim has been an honored Fellow at the Multinational Institute of American Studies, at New York University and an invited researcher in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He holds graduate degrees from both the University of Paris and the University of Grenoble in France.
Wassim has led many tours over the years for Iconic Journeys Worldwide and brings together his knowledge and winning personality to make the tour a special Tunisia travel experience.
"Wassim, I am finally back home and have been thinking a lot about my time in Tunisia. A large part of my appreciation for your country and cultures comes from your expertise and insights. You gave us a wonderful introduction to an area I knew little about. Since I have returned home I have been able to describe to friends what a fascinating country Tunisia is. So thank you for all your hard work and infinite patience." ~ Sherry, Ca., USA.
Aicha Boukhari has been leading clients of Iconic Journeys Worldwide for many years. Fluent in English, French, German and her native Arabic, there is nothing that Aicha shies away from. Her knowledge of history and Tunisia's wealth of historic sites is endless and as a working mother, she can shed light on women's and family issues. Above all, Aicha is personable and a consummate professional.
Day 1- Arrive in Tunis
Upon your arrival in Tunis, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the seaside suburbs of Tunis. The remainder of the afternoon is free for relaxation from your flight. At 6:30 pm, you rendezvous in the reception area of your hotel with your guide and enjoy an opening night dinner with your guide and travel companions. Dinner and overnight in Tunis. (D)
Day 2- Tunis environs
This morning, you start your day with a visit to the Bardo Museum, a former Ottoman palace housing one of the finest collections of Roman and Carthaginian mosaics in the world. This will help set the stage in learning about Tunisia's history during Roman times. From the Bardo, you drive to the suburbs of Tunis where you will visit Carthage, the most famous (though by no means the largest) of the ancient sites in Tunisia.
There are numerous places within Sidi Bou Said for lunch, independently. Following Sidi Bou Said, you drive into the heart of old Tunis for a walking tour of the medina, Tunisia's historic heart. We will provide suggestions for your dining options. Overnight in Tunis. (B)
Day 3- Northwest Tunisia/Kairouan
This morning you depart Tunis for the northwest part of the country, taking scenic, rural roads, with your first main destination being Bulla Regia. This well-preserved site has numerous examples of underground architecture, as well as well-preserved mosaics, in situ.
From Bulla Regia, you drive north southeast to Dougga. Dougga is Tunisia's largest Roman site. Covering some sixty acres, Dougga was known as the city of temples and its existence is thought to date back to the 4th century B.C. You will have ample time to walk among the ruins, which are expansive and amidst beautiful rural scenery. Following your visit to Dougga, you drive to Kairouan, arriving early evening. Overnight in Kairouan. (B, L, D)
Day 4-Kairouan/Sbeitla/oasis region
This morning you tour Kairouan. Kairouan is a rather provincial town. However, the city was founded and subsequently developed during early Islamic times, with Kairouan's Great Mosque, dating from the 7th century, reputed to be the oldest mosque in Africa. Kairouan's location along the caravan routes also provided a base for a flourishing crafts industry.
From Kairouan, you head south along the western portion of Tunisia, a region which until today, still remains rather undeveloped and void of tourism development. You will have the opportunity to visit the ruins of Sbeitla. Known by its early Punic name, Sufetula, this impressive site seems to be in the middle of nowhere. During Roman times, olive trees were cultivated in this region and provided a flourishing olive oil export trade to Italy. You will have plenty of time to explore the site. From Sbeitla, you continue southwest, with an early evening arrival in Tozeur. Dinner and overnight in Tozeur. (B, D)
Day 5- Oasis region
Today is a rather leisure day in the oasis. Your guide will take you on a morning tour of the oasis of Tozeur, helping you learn about life in an oasis. A short distance away, a walk through Tozeur's old town will provide an opportunity to learn about this region's unique architectural style. The remainder of your day is at your leisure to visit the market in Tozeur and explore more of the old town, as well as enjoying the amenities of your hotel and this oasis desert town. Overnight in Tozeur. (B)
Day 6- Tozeur/Chott el Jerid/Douz/Matmata Jerba
This morning depart Tozeur going east via the Chott-el-Jerid, Tunisia's salt lake and then a stop in Douz, a small town that appears to be plopped down amidst the dunes. Douz is often a jumping-off point for desert treks going further south. In Douz, for those who wish, they can take an optional camel drive into the dunes.
There will also be an opportunity for lunch. From Douz, you drive a couple of hours into this region of semi-arid desert, eventually arriving at the region of Matmata. This region's crater-like topography is dotted with troglodyte dwellings. Its exotic settings provided one of the film locations for the movie, Star Wars. You will have an opportunity to explore some of these dwellings and the region, as well as have lunch in a troglodyte restaurant. From Matmata, you drive to the coast and take a ferry boat to the island of Jerba. Dinner and overnight in Jerba. (B, D)
Day 7- Island of Jerba
You start the day with an island tour of Jerba. The island has a special character. Included in your touring of the island is the Ghriba synagogue, one of the numerous synagogues on the island of Jerba, where the Jewish community dates itself to over 2,000 years. Your island tour eventually brings you to Houmt Souk, Jerba's main market town which is Mediterranean in feel, small in scale and a great place for those who had been waiting to go shopping. The remainder of the afternoon is unstructured. Dinner and Overnight in Jerba. (B, D)
Day 8- El Jem / Sousse
This morning you take a ferry boat from Jerba to the mainland and begin driving up the coast. You eventually arrive at El Jem, with brief stops en route. Known in Roman times as Thysdrus and noted for its amphitheater, which is similar to the coliseum of Rome. Following your exploration of El Jem and the nearby El Jem Museum, you drive northeast to Sousse. Dinner and overnight in Sousse. (B, D)
Day 9- Sousse/Tunis
This morning you visit the historic section of Sousse; the ribat and the Sousse Museum.
You then return to Tunis, arriving mid-afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is independent for you to enjoy Tunis. Your hotel is less than fifteen minutes' walk to the medina, for those who wish to explore more of this historic heart of Tunis. Evening rendezvous at your hotel for your "farewell dinner". Overnight in Tunis. (B, D)
Day 10- Departure from Tunis
This morning you will be transferred to the airport in Tunis for your departure flight.
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Tunis: Golden Tulip ★★★★★
Located in the seaside area of Gammarth, less than ten minutes from Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa, some 20 minutes from the heart of the city, the Golden Tulip is a deluxe hotel with beautiful interiors, spacious rooms, several restaurants, very nice spa and fitness club and architecturally, very attractive. Not on the ocean, but near the ocean and many nice suburban dining areas, on a hill overlooking the sea, five minutes from the ocean. The hotel also has an excellent fitness center on-site, as well as two outdoor swimming pools. Service is nice, but not worthy of being classified as 5* service.
Tozeur: Eldorador Ksar Rouge ★★★★
Owned by the same French company that owns the Sangho Hotel in Tatouine, the Ksar Rouge provides comfort in a well-designed setting incorporating architectural styles indigenous to the oasis region. Very hospitable staff and setting.
Jerba: Hasdrubal Thalasso & Spa ★★★★★
One of Tunisia's best-managed hotels, the Hasdrubal Thalassa is also a nice change of pace from Jerba's many very large hotels. The Hasdrubal Thalassa is architecturally very attractive, with very nice landscaping. Nice rooms and a very nice restaurant. Highly recommended for stays in Jerba.
Kairouan: Le Kasbah ★★★★★
Beautiful interiors both in the common areas and within the spacious guest rooms, utilizing Tunisian tile work and native handicrafts. Located within the heart of Kairouan with architecture that borrows one of the historic walls of the city. For dinner, there is a buffet restaurant, an "al la carte" restaurant, as well as a very nice coffee house. The service standards and the infrastructure are not that of a 5* hotel. Le Kasbah is the only hotel in Kairouan even approaching the standard of a nice hotel. However, our honest appraisal, constantly updated by client feedback is that the advertised "wi-fi" rarely works and is located in the lobby, clients have commented about the lack of place for shower hose, etc. This having been said, it is the best of Kairouan.
Sousse: Iberostar Diar al Andalous ★★★★★
A seaside resort that recently went under total renovation and new management under the Spanish chain, Iberostar. The hotel as all the expected amenities from tennis courts, fitness club, bowling, discotheque and buffet, and a la carte restaurants. A short walk to the Port of Kantaoui, where evenings offer a range of restaurant options and a view of the yachts in the port
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Firefox: why it's my web browser of choice
January 19th, 2016
I've been using Mozilla Firefox since version 0.9 way back in the prehistoric era of 2004. Back then Internet Explorer 5 was by far the dominant web browser, and I admit I was just keen to buck the trend. But it quickly became clear that supporting alternative browsers was (and is) healthy for the growing Web. It's still my opinion that the Web would not be the thing it is today if not for Firefox and the developments and standards it allowed.
I've dabbled with the Google Chrome, and as a web developer I need to keep copies of other web browsers around. But why have I come back to Firefox again and again, and why do I stay? Read more
Escape from Windows XP
March 21st, 2014
Windows XP was a great Operating System when it was released in 2001, and remains popular. It's easy to use, familiar, and does everything people ask of it. But in many technical ways it's now out-dated, and Microsoft, makers of Windows XP, will stop providing security updates to it after April 8th 2014.
If you're still using Windows XP, you need to take action. Read more
Protect and rejuvenate your PC: use obscure software
March 4th, 2014
In many of the homes I visit I see the same programs being used: Windows, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office, iTunes, and so on. For many of my customers, these names are synonymous with the tasks they do, and occasionally I'll hear someone refer to a 'Word document' that has never been near a copy of Word, and doesn't have the .doc file ending to suggest that Word was used to make it. Read more
Know Your Screen: Web Browser
November 1st, 2013
The Web Browser is one of the – if not the – most-used tools on a modern computer. But I'm finding, when dealing with many customers, that it's also the most misunderstood. So here's a guide to understanding exactly what your browser is, and what it does. It'll help you stay safe, make fixing problems so much easier, and perhaps even make your computing life that little more fun… 😉 Read more
The Beginner's Guide to Free Software (part 1)
November 26th, 2012
Everyone loves a freebie, and the World Wide Web has provided us with limitless freebies in the form of news, books, music, video and software. The Internet (on which the Web, and other things, runs) has spawned whole new ways of collaborating to produce this free stuff. This is especially true as collaborative tools have become more sophisticated in the last decade.
So with all this free stuff floating around, why pay for any of it? Is it possible to run our entire computer on free software? I want to have a quick look at this question here, so that you can start to make up your own mind. Read more


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Milled seeds recipes
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In our previous blog, we highlighted our new range of milled seeds from Linwoods. Milled seeds can be more easily... View Article
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A simple homemade sesame seed recipe to try. This uses organic ingredients from our extensive range of organic wholefoods. Ingredients 150g... View Article
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Chia seeds: lots of ideas for adding this great new superfood to your diet.
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A recipe for an old-fashioned, but very fashionable, seed-cake.
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Make a pudding for the birds this winter - packed with seeds and fruit.
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This is a really easy recipe that packs goodness in every mouthful. The figs make it naturally sweet, while the almonds add some crunch. Just don't eat too many - there are lots of calories in these bars!
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This is a really colourful salad that will travel well to work or for a picnic. It uses lots of summer vegetables, so is just now coming into season.
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Try making your own organic roast pumpkin seeds. Taste the difference and save a few pennies, especially if you buy your organic pumpkin seeds in bulk.
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We all know that having a healthy breakfast is the basis of a healthy diet. Try to incorporate organic wholegrains, fruit, seeds, nuts and perhaps some pulses. With a bit of planning, and some rotation through the week, it is not difficult to make a really healthy breakfast, without becoming bored.
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If you don't have any chickpeas, or would like a change, then try making this white bean hummus. The recipe substitutes tinned cannellini beans for chickpeas. The end result is a delicious creamy dip, where the naturally sweet flavour of the beans works well with the subtle tang of the harissa paste. If you use hemp or flaxseed oil, this will add valuable essential fatty acids, while the tahini is a great source of B vitamins, calcium and magnesium. Ingredients


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Porcelain Laminate Veneers
White teeth can make you look smarter and more gorgeous and, therefore, more confident. Nothing beats a healthy smile too! This is why many dentists have made significant improvements both in the way they serve their clients and in the kinds of services they offer. They make sure that they are able to provide their clients with the most modern dental services, in a clean and totally comfortable environment. They also make sure that their clinics are not just conveniently located, but also provide a homey and pleasant atmosphere and manned with professional, yet, friendly personnel.
A couple of services that dentist now provide are veneers and teeth whitening. These two services are sure to leave you with a shining smile. Veneers are your best solution to chipped or cracked teeth and teeth discolored by food and drinks. These are really thin coats or laminates shaped after your teeth. These are bonded to the front of your damaged or discolored teeth, from which a very thin layer has been chipped off, giving your teeth a shine for a beautiful smile.
Porcelain laminate veneers are thin, natural looking "shells" that are attached to your front teeth. These veneers are customized from porcelain laminate material and then bonded to your teeth. Cosmetic dentists use porcelain laminate veneers to treat the following common problems:
- Spaces between the teeth
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Unsightly, stained or discolored teeth
- Permanently stained or discolored teeth
- Crooked or misshapen teeth
Porcelain laminate veneers:
- Improve the appearance of your smile.
- An alternative to otherwise painful dental procedures.
- A great aesthetic solution for your smile.
- May help you avoid orthodontic treatment.
Veneer application is usually completed after only two visits to the dentist. However, to make sure that this dental treatment will be successful, the U.S. National Library of Medicine: National Institutes of Health says that letting only a skilled and experienced dentist perform it is important.


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Report from the Board of Directors: September, 2016
Report from the Board of Directors: for September, 2016
It has been a very busy few months since the Town Meeting held at Summer Camp.
The Board is pleased to announce that Tres Hofmeister Sensei from the Boulder Aikikai has accepted the position of Board member to serve out Dr. Craig Eddy's term.
The Shrine Dojo has a caretaker in Ken Osbun who hails from Ohio and has been willing to move to Sarasota to help maintain the house and Shrine Dojo.
Also in Shrine news, Julie Tollen has been asked to coordinate upcoming Shrine seminars. The schedule is being worked on and the first "practice" session will be held in September for new shodans. Saotome Sensei has graciously agreed to teach. Robert Deppe Sensei will also be instructing. Dojo Cho will be contacted with invitations to the next session in the near future. Watch your e-mails.
Much work is being done in advance of this first event to upgrade the shrine and property including power washing and staining of the Dojo floors, decks and railing as well as grounds clean up.
The ASU Handbook is being re-vamped to reflect new testing policy, forms, etc. It will be on the website. All printed copies are now out-of-date. Please refer to the Handbook on the website (asu.org) for current policy.
The ASU Board of Directors has been creating a positive relationship with Hombu Dojo and the Board Secretary will be in Japan in October to pay an official visit.
Please note that Board members are volunteers and do not receive any compensation from the ASU for their efforts.
Finally, there are two more camps, the very first West Coast Fall Camp at Redlands, CA (aikidointensive.com), and Winter Camp (winterintensive.com), at St. Petersburg, Florida that will be held in 2016. There will be a Town Hall meeting at the West Coast Fall Camp and a Dojo Cho meeting at Winter Camp.


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Year: 1941
Roles: Specialized Role;
Manufacturer(s): State Factories - Nazi Germany
Roles: Specialized Role;
Action: Hydrogen Ignition; Cartridge Ignition
Caliber(s): Not Applicable
Sights: Not Applicable.
Weight (Unloaded): 63.93 lb (29.00 kg)
Caliber(s): Not Applicable
Sights: Not Applicable.
Weight (Unloaded): 63.93 lb (29.00 kg)
Effective Range: 105 ft (32 m; 35 yd)
Operators: Nazi Germany
In 1941, the Germans opened the second front to the east, the "Eastern Front", by invading the Soviet Union in June. This also brought adoption of a new, streamlined flamethrowing system to replace the aging FmW 35 series in the "Flammenwerfer 41". The FmW 41 retained the twin-tank arrangement set upon the operators back (held in place via traditional straps) and generally followed the same form and function of the preceding design. A line was drawn from the two tanks into a hand-held projector system and flushed through a nozzle with ignition found at the point of exit. Early forms retained the same hydrogen-based ignition system though experiences in the harsh winter of 1941 heading into 1942 soon forced an adoption of a cartridge-based ignition system. This new ignition system proved more reliable in the operating temperatures expected and gave better service everywhere else. The streamlining of the tanks also produced a much lighter system at 63lbs compared to the 80lbs of the FmW 35. Range was only slightly improved out to approximately 30 yards.
As in with any battlefield flame projector of the war, the operator could fire a direct stream at a target/target area or arch the stream to "rain" fire down on entrenched enemy positions. Against flammable fortifications, a flamethrower could make short work of structures, burning them down within minutes as proved the case across the vast Russian countryside. Such weapons also proved helpful in flushing out stubborn defenders, the flames reaching every crevasse when fired into confined spaces such as those of a pillbox.
The FmW 41 was fielded during all major German-Soviet engagements of the East Front such as at Stalingrad and utilized through to the end of the war into 1945. Production spanned from 1941 until right before the cessation of hostilities in May. One other, though less notable, variant appeared in time - a single-burst paratrooper model known as the Einstoss Flammenwerfer Tragbar. From a 1.5 second burst, the weapon could reach out to 30 yards away, providing light infantry with a very specialized weapon. Production is of this variant was said to be extremely limited in the context of World War 2 which went in line with the German's dwindling reliance on paratroopers as a whole.
In the field, FmW 41 operators suffered the same limitations and dangers encountered by FmW 35 flamethrower infantry - their tanks could be penetrated by rifle fire at range. Unlike Hollywood's vision of a punctured flamethrower tank, real-life flamethrowers were not prone to engulfing into flames when struck. The exiting pressures would propel the operator forward and spraying fuel held the possibility of igniting - just not in the glorious fashion Hollywood envisions. Incendiary rounds held the best value of igniting fuel stores and these were not on standard issued to standard frontline rifles. Due to their distinct projectors and backpack tanks, FmW 41 operators were obvious targets along a horizon and, thusly, measures were taken to ensure their livelihood including crude modifications to the projector element to make it appear more as a service rifle. It became common practice to protect flamethrower infantry with regular.
Variants / Models
• Flammenwerfer 41 - Base Series Designation
• FmW 41 - Abbreviated Designation
• Einstoss Flammenwerfer Tragbar - Single-burst portable paratrooper variant seeing limited production.


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St. Paul Classic Cookie owner Katie Novotny was surprised to find out the city had pulled her bakery's license — via an article Wednesday in the Pioneer Press.
Novotny had been unable to pay the city's licensing fee, but she was hoping business would pick up soon at her bakery off University and Raymond avenues.
"It's an expensive license anyway, and with the late fees we just have not been able to get it paid," Novotny said. "We've been dealing with the harsh reality of light-rail construction."
Novotny closed the bakery this morning — Thursday, Aug. 16 — until she can get the license fee paid.
She's waiting to get details from city staff members, but she does not currently have the $714 in licensing and late fees that it would take to reopen.
In addition to construction woes, Novotny said nearly every piece of equipment in her kitchen has broken down this summer.
Novotny started a Kickstarter page a few days ago to raise money for equipment repairs. She's hoping her regular customers pull through, but she can't access that money until the campaign closes in 30 days, so she's offering "future cookie" orders through her website.
"When I pay the license I will bake you the cookies," Novotny said.
Novotny said she's down, but not out.
"We had to shutter our store downtown in 2009, and we were able to reopen," she said. "So I really feel like it's going to happen. I'm really, really hopeful. We have a huge following."
To place future orders or follow a link to the bakery's Kickstarter page, go to saintpaulclassiccookie.blogspot.com.
Jess Fleming can be reached at 651-228-5435. Follow her at twitter.com/jessflem.


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Between giving my Dad a topical, appropriate and somewhat hilarious (if I do say so myself) birthday card and a very short story, and formulating an argument for my Children's research article (which is harder than it might seem), I thought I would come here and update my blog, since I haven't for a little while. This, however, will not be a long entry due to the aforementioned argument formulation.
Today was the day we 'performed' our first Children's assignment; a radio show. While I am emphatically not a fan of public speaking and the thought of doing the assignment terrified me more than I would like to admit (but admit it, I shall), I did greatly enjoy listening to the radio shows of the other groups in the class. Topics included: the taboo of poo in children's literature, homosexuality in children's literature, the censorship of racism in re-releases of classic children's books, the affect of library cutbacks on children's publishing, the importance of reading at home, and the attempt to break away from stereotypes in children's publishing.
The scripts were engaging and often brought out a giggle or two throughout the rest of the class, especially when amusing accents were involved. It was an interesting alternative to the usual presentation style of assignment (though no less nerve-racking).


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CLIENT: Uber Eats is a food delivery platform that leverages its network of drivers to deliver food to customers in different cities.
TASK: Uber Eats approached me to create images promoting the upcoming Oscars viewing party. I decided to feature popular items such as sushi, pizza, popcorn, desserts and of course- champagne.
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It is never too early to start protecting a newborn – and with whooping cough it can, and should, start before that baby is even born. During the third trimester of every pregnancy, expectant mothers should get a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination, according to a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants to make sure every family knows about the recommendation and takes steps to protect infants against whooping cough.
When the Tdap vaccine is given to a pregnant woman, it provides whooping cough protection for both the mother and her unborn child. Infants are extremely vulnerable to pertussis and having severe complications from it.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 48,000 cases of pertussis were reported in the U.S. in 2012; nearly 2,300 of those cases were in infants younger than 3 months of age, and 15 of those infants died. Studies have shown that when the source of pertussis was identified, mothers were responsible for up to 40 percent of infant infections.
In Georgia, 205 pertussis cases have been reported so far this year. One-fourth of those cases occurred in infants younger than 1 year, one of whom died from the disease. About half of infants younger than 1 year who get pertussis are hospitalized.
Ebony Thomas, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist at DPH, said parents should know that vaccination against pertussis is important to everyone, not just infants.
"Tdap vaccination is especially important for anyone who will be in contact with infants, like parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers and babysitters," said Ebony Thomas, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist at DPH.
DPH has played a major role in multiple efforts to curtail this preventable disease. In July 2011, Georgia passed a law requiring each hospital in the state to provide parents of newborns with educational information on pertussis and the availability of vaccine to protect against the disease. DPH developed materials for hospitals to use.
Additionally, DPH has supported a new school mandate, beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, requiring all children entering seventh grade in Georgia to receive a Tdap vaccination. A booster shot is important, Thomas said because protection provided by DTaP, the version of the vaccine given to children age 7 and younger, wears off as kids get older.
"Requiring seventh graders to get this important booster vaccination not only protects preteens and teens, but also the people around them, especially little babies and older adults," she said.
DPH works with health care providers throughout the state to recognize suspect pertussis cases and identify close contacts to prevent further spread of disease.
For more information on pertussis, including prevention tools, potential symptoms and treatment recommendations, visit www.dph.georgia.gov/pertussis