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Please download the appropriate forms, complete them fully and legibly, sign where indicated, and submit to your respective campus.
Authorization of Medication Administration Form (PDF)
To be completed by family and physician (when necessary) authorizing the administration of medication to student while at the school.
Student Information Record (PDF)
To be completed by parent/guardian. Includes emergency contact information individuals student can be released to.
Health Appraisal (PDF)
To be completed by student's medical provider. Includes immunizations.
Informed Consent Form/Photo Release Form (PDF)
To be reviewed and completed by parent. Includes authorization and consent for emergency situations, persons the student may be released to; walk permission, photography and video permission, and acknowledgement of the Bright Horizons Family Guide or client equivalent.
Parent Notification of the Licensing Notebook (PDF)
Acknowledgement of center maintaining a licensing notebook which contains licensing reports and related action plans, if applicable. To be signed by parent/guardian.
Statement of Good Health (PDF)
To be signed by parent/guardian acknowledging student is in good health and able to participate in the center's activities.
Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Permission Slip Form (PDF)
To be signed by family; valid for one year dependent upon state licensing regulations.
Concussion Training for Parents and Students (PDF)
Montessori Glass and Small Educational Items in the Primary Classroom (PDF)
Permission form for parents to complete, giving primary students access to small educational materials and breakable glass items as part of our daily Montessori program.
Toddler/Twos Developmental History (PDF)
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Specific information about preschool, kindergarten, or school-age children for parent/guardian to complete upon enrollment to help staff become more familiar with each sudent.
Individual Health Plan – Allergies (PDF)
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This form is required for any child who should not be served particular foods due to cultural/religious/vegan or vegetarian reasons, but excluding medical causes (i.e. allergies) or personal preferences (i.e. dislike of certain foods).
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Episode 1: The Posse
The record is well underway and i've got lots of exciting news and developments! New songs, great players, neat shows, all great stuff!
This week i'm starting my series on introducing the amazing crew i've assembled for the album, every week for the next few weeks, i'll give the history of one of these incredible people. So, first up is...
Jayme Stone ~ The Producer
I met Jayme on craigslist...and no it wasn't in "casual encounters". It was summer of 2007, i had just graduated from Berklee and was thinking about moving to colorado, but really wanted to find a teacher i could study with. Jayme's ad was the first i found, and after checking out his website, i realized i should probably for sure study with this guy. A few months later we were in full study swing and Jayme had, in short order, completely blown apart my playing, i was discovering new tone, style and technique that i had never seen before, and it was good.
About a year later i was trying to decide what was to come next for me, my living situation in Colorado was coming to a close and i was thinking of heading out to one of "the big 3" music cities. It was around this time that Jayme casually mentioned that he might like to produce my first solo record. Naturally I accepted and a few hours later had found a place to live in Boulder, where i currently live.
I'm extremely honored and excited to have jayme produce my record, he brings a wealth of wisdom, technique, experience and passionate hard work to the project that would be hard to match. Over the past two years he has become a monumental influence, a source of inspiration, a mentor and a friend.
Looking forward to it Jayme!
Jayme Stone keeps an ear to the ground. His curiosity and unlikely set of reference points started early with the quirky physics of the banjo, led to a mysterious librarian who stocked his local public library with a vast trove of banjo recordings, and landed him long-lasting lessons with a series of maestros, from Béla Fleck to Bill Frisell. Influenced by Japanese poetry and Brazilian literature and featuring what he calls a "tiny symphony that takes place inside an imaginary light bulb", Stone's album, The Utmost, won the 2008 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year.
The most recent chapter in Stone's musical travelogue takes place in Africa. He went knowing what's still news to most: that the hide-covered instrument with an "extra" drone string we call the banjo actually comes from West Africa. He became particularly curious about the music that may not have made it across the ocean on slave ships headed west from Senegal and Mali in the 1700-1800's. An eight-week trip to Mali was supported by a prestigious Chalmers Arts Fellowship and found Stone sitting in with Toumani Diabate and the Symmetric Orchestra in downtown Bamako, lost in circles of Wassoulou polyrhythms and in a rural Dogon village with no electricity where he inadvertently discovered a banjo predecessor unheard of in the West. The resulting album, Africa to Appalachia, is a boundary-crossing musical collaboration with singer and kora maestro Mansa Sissoko. Produced by David Travers-Smith and featuring celebrated ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate, the recording won the 2009 Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year.
Stone is at work on new album that explores music based on folk dances from around the world: hornpipes, mazurkas, straphspeys and sambas from Sweden, Scotland, Brazil, North America and more. The album will feature fiddle pioneer Casey Driessen, gravity-defying guitarist Grant Gordy, Gaelic songbird Julie Fowlis, nyckelharpa craftsman Olov Johansson, trumpet great Kevin Turcotte and others. Recording is set for spring 2010 with an album release in fall 2010 (Canada) and spring 2011 (US and Europe).

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China's e-commerce giant JD just announced its new open ecosystem for connected devices at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai. Meanwhile, Samsung launched its connected-device platform ARTIK earlier this month. There are also increased opportunities and support for startups in Asia looking to enter the space with the likes of Internet of Things (IoT) accelerator Brinc in Hong Kong.
"From what I can see, the past couple of months has been really encouraging for startups in IoT sector," Alan Cheah, Marketing Director at MaGIC, told e27. "With a strong wireless broadband infrastructure being implemented across the region, it makes thing easier for startups to provide solutions in the B2C and B2B segments."
Also Read: How to decide if a startup is right for you
Indeed, the growth of smartwatches like the recently launched Apple Watch, as well as smart home devices, smart cars, and industrial IoT solutions, is opening up ever-more opportunities for startups in Asia. The opportunity is no longer exclusive to the Western markets.
"However, Internet penetration outside handful of Asian countries (Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea) still remains a challenge. It does provide a great opportunity to the companies in the region," Ashok Jaiswal, Founder at Hong Kong-based hardware startup EzeeCube, told e27.
According to one IDC report from February, the IoT market size in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan will grow from US$408 billion in 2013 to US$862 billion by 2020. That's super exciting growth for any startups looking to make plays in or piggyback off a growing space.
Nigel Hembrow, Director at Singapore-based venture capital firm Impact Ventures, is bullish on the space. "New channels for communications always require adaptation of existing software and content, and inspire completely new solutions too," he told e27.
Offering a counter perspective, Albert Shyy, an Associate at GREE Ventures, questioned whether it wasn't still "early days" for IoT in Southeast Asia. "There are a few companies like Ambi Climate (Hong Kong) that have been innovating, but I think one issue is limited hardware expertise in the talent pool due to a relatively limited electronics manufacturing base… hardware is super tough to do at scale, and having people who have done this and have the right factory connections is pretty critical," he told e27.
Research firm Gartner reported that the number of connected intelligent things is expected to rise 30 per cent to 4.9 billion units in 2015, and 25 billion units by 2020. But echoing the "early day" comments from Shyy was Dmitry Levit, General Partner at Singapore-based venture capital firm Digital Media Partners that focuses mostly on emerging markets in Southeast Asia.
Also Read: Asia is up for startup stardom! Are you ready?
"[In Southeast Asia] there are more immediate wins and things to fix than consumer IoT you're referring to, self-driving cars, and such. However, B2B industrial IoT has always been fascinating to me and we're learning about it, slowly but steadily. I've come across a couple of fascinating projects dealing with drone-based peat fire detection, maritime security, and infrastructure (roads and bridges) inspection that I think will take off in Southeast like a wildfire," Levit told e27.
"Startups wouldn't want to forget about B2B opportunities in all the bruhaha about the consumer side of things. On a separate note, I personally think IoT — like the term "mobile" before it — is awfully poorly defined, and for a meaningful discussion we should get nuanced about whether we're talking industrial M2M traffic, or consumer wearables, or industrial drones, or remote medicine, or just good old mobile phones and in-store sensors with a few new chips and protocols. Just like we wouldn't discuss "mobile business" these days and clarify instead whether we're talking app stores, or e-commerce, or payments, or advertising," he added.
Abhishek Singh, a co-founder at Singapore-based fin-tech startup TrakInvest, told e27 that he sees increasing IoT opportunities for startups in the region in areas like infrastructure, financial services for the unbanked, and e-government services. He sees a need for "IoT working with smart contracts," and recommends startups to "opt for building value-add services atop open source platforms."
Singh offered several IoT application examples, including drones with sensors to measure soil suitability and surveying of sites, sensors embedded in beams to signal leveling or even-pours of concrete without the need for human intervention. But coming from a fin-tech background, he also IoT plays in that space around financial services for the unbanked.
"If you do micro-lending to small businesses via mobile in villages in Indonesia or the Philippines, and it's a goods or manufacturing or agriculture business, providing IoT sensors alongside the loan can benefit the borrowers. A simple example would be real-time output monitoring sensors at an SME factory that allow a lender to monitor output and vary line of credit accordingly in real time if needed," he said.
Also Read: How drones can help Singapore be the world's first Smart Nation
What all this points to, including the new announcements by JD and Samsung (among others), is the definite emergence of a new era for IoT plays by Asia's startups. While some, notably on the VC side, remain skeptical around whether emerging markets in ASEAN are yet ready to adopt IoT solutions in a big way (partly due to low Internet penetration), there is undoubtedly a growing feeling that the segment is growing and ready to boom.
Don't miss the ride.
At Echelon Asia Summit 2015, as proof of the buzz being generated in the hardware and IoT space, we'll be hosting a special "IoT Square" for startups in the space to exhibit, including from some notable IoT accelerators in the region. If you're an IoT startup that would like to exhibit — please contact Jordan Huang at jordan [at] e27 [dot] co directly.
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Guy was recently honored as the recipient of the 2018 US /UAE Artist Grant.
Guy's media production career began in American public television, and developed as he discovered the power of video advocacy while volunteering at the Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, India, teaching the monks there to shoot, edit, and preserve the teachings of the Dalai Lama of Tibet.
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After Oda's New Year message, editor Isaka and Sugita said on Twitter:
"In this way, Oda-sensei might post tweets in the future.
We'd like to share with you OP special announcements and secret info which has never been revealed for these 20 years' serialization.
We hope OP fans all over the world will enjoy our tweets!"
They also posted that they are itching to post various tweets from now on.
source: https://twitter.com/Eiichiro_Staff/s...17304598261765
I'm not sure what you are trying to say. It'd be appreciated if you could elaborate on your post...Sandman, What about
The website says they will post tweets about those topics in the future. And their source is editorial department in Shueisha.
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Realistic luffy is kind of terryfing.
He sure seems to be enjoying his apple pen. And yeah, realistic Luffy looks weird.
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Great job Sandman. Happy new year.
Luffy is missing a tooth in the video. Toothless Luffy confirmed.
Just kidding. The missing tooth isn't even in the same spot lol.
"Life's not about finding out which card is yours, but finding out which cards you're not."Spoiler:
"Life's not about finding out which card is yours, but finding out which cards you're not."Spoiler:
Not flame, darkness.
My bad.
"Life's not about finding out which card is yours, but finding out which cards you're not."Spoiler:
One Piece has a new editor, Naito-san. Thanks Isaka-san for your work in last 5 years!!!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mugiwara_23
Thank you, redon!
According to the tweet, Takuma Naito (内藤拓真) becomes new OP manga editor and Sugita becomes OP media (excluding manga) editor.
Naito joined Shueisha in 2013. He has been responsible for Toriko, Gintama and Isobee as an editor.
He loves Shoujo manga, especially Akane Torikai's (鳥飼茜) manga. He has gained weight 15kg since he joined Shueisha.
Here is Naito's long interview in 2015.
[successive ONE PIECE editors]
Takanori Asada (1997- April 2001)
Takahiro Habuta (April 2001- February 2005)
Watanabe (February 2005- October 2006)
Naoki Kawashima (October 2006- November 2007)
Kouhei Onishi (November 2007- June 2008)
Akira Jean-Baptiste Hattori (June 2008- December 2010)
Takeru Isaka (December 2010- June 2014)
Suguru Sugita (June 2014- January 2017)
Takuma Naito (January 2017-)
Editor Sugita
they should change their hairdresser as well lol
"I'm simply an accident. Why take it all so seriously?"
The last two Editors seem to have very little influence on the manga.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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Do you get enough "me time"? I'm sure that, if you're a mother like me, you probably don't. DOVE® was interested in our opinions, so they conducted a survey of over 400 mothers and an astonishing 70 percent of these moms are taking time for themselves each day. The "My Mini Moment" contest I'm sharing with you below celebrates these cherished moments.
DOVE® Ice Cream Miniatures has launched the "My Mini Moment" contest. Dove Ice Cream is asking women to share their favorite mini moment of escape and one lucky winner could win one of 3 sensational mini-grand prizes: a mini-getaway to Napa Valley, Spa services for a year, or a mini-home makeover. If you want to win, you need to submit a photo and short essay at DoveIceCream.com/myminimoment by June 7, 2010.


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GTA4 PC 126.96.36.199 Patch
Rockstar have today released an update for the PC version of GTA4. The fixes mainly revolve around graphics, however some other errors, such as crashing have also been fixed. The patch is 32 MB and you can either download a manual install, or let the game update itself next time you play it.
Check out Rockstar's GTA4 PC Patch Website for more details.
- Graphics Menu:
- Added "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality" and "Reflection Resolution" sliders in graphics menu.
- Added "Definition" and "VSync" toggles in graphics menu.
- Rendering optimizations.
- VSync optimizations.
- Nvidia 7000 series
- Mirrors fixed
- Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: "-usedirectinput"
- Supported Controllers:
- Logitech Dual Action
- Logitech RumblePad 2
- Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
- Saitek P2500
- Supported Wheels:
- Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer's mapping software.
- Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
- Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
- Logitech MOMO Racing
- MOMO Force
- Driving Force Pro
- Driving Force
- Formula Force
- Added Commandline "-notimefix" which will help some users who are experiencing the fast/slow gameplay issue after patch 1 was applied.
- Fixed a bug that caused some users to experience endless looping audio effects after Patch 1 was applied.
- Benchmark was disabling sounds after Patch 1 was applied, this is now fixed.
- Unable to load game fixed - For some users, a DOS window would open and close immediately upon Game Launch, GTA IV would never launch.
- Hang on Initial Game Loading Screen fixed - Some users experienced Character Art Loading screens in an endless loop.
- Certain causes of the RESC10 error have been fixed (Alt-Tab, change resolution). If you experience an RESC10 error, you must restart.
- Certain Instances of the"GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has encountered a problem and needs to close" error have been fixed.
- Naming clips is now mandatory on Export
- Legitimate players being kicked from Multiplayer matches has been fixed.
- Wireless 360 controllers not functioning - Triggers were full on/off, fixed.
- In the Options menu accessed from the Title Screen a "Game" section has been added with the ability to turn Clip capture on/off.
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It's the first month of Sew My Style and I'm happy to be sharing my version of the Toaster Sweater with you today. Sew My Style is a really fun, year-long sewing project hosted by Bluebird Fabrics, with one pattern featured every month. Official registration is closed but you can still join along and sew up your own wardrobe. Get all the details here and the sewing schedule here. I didn't want to overextend myself, so I'll just be joining in here and there. I actually wasn't even planning to do January but I was inspired by Sara's lightweight, gray Toaster and seeing as I already had a similar fabric in my stash, I just had to make my own. (psst there's a discount code at the end of the post so keep on reading!)
I made the Toaster Sweater 2 at the end of last year so this time around I thought I'd give number 1 a try. This version of the pattern features raglan sleeves, a loose turtleneck and hem bands at the sleeves and bodice. I was initially going to copy Sara all the way and do a mashup of the two and use the split hem but I messed up while cutting. It happens to all of us. :)
Just like last time, I made a size Large, to correspond with my 38" bust. The sweater is pretty loose fitting and I've been wearing it a lot. If I make it again, I may try making it one size smaller. This time around, I lengthened the body 3.5" and stitched the hem band with a 3/8" seam allowance. I may stitch it again to make it a little smaller but I'm ok with the current length.
I did not change the sleeve length at all. For my other Toaster, I shortened the sleeves 1.75" and they are totally fine but sometimes ride up and make me think they could be a half inch longer. The sleeves on this are so long that I can actually fold back the sleeve bands and they are the perfect length. For reference, I'm 5'11" and 38/28/39 but I think my arms are more average length. So when determining your sleeve length, check the finished measurements and compare to another sweater that you like the length of.
The fabric is bargain bin find from the Michael Levine Loft store in downtown LA. It's a rib knit, which I've only worked with a little bit before. It's a little tricky to work with because it stretches a lot. I recently made another garment that I haven't shared yet out of rib knit and it got stretched in places where I topstitched. So for this top, I decided to just not do any topstitching, which made it extra fast to sew. Just a few seams and it was all done!
I'm really pleased with how it turned out and have been wearing it a lot. It's perfect for the recent cooler weather in LA and loose enough that I can easily layer a shirt or two underneath. To follow along with the Sew My Style project you can sign up for updates here or check out the #sewmystyle hashtag on Instagram. A bunch of fantastic bloggers are sharing their Toaster Sweaters today so you are sure to find plenty of inspiration. And guess what! Sew House 7 is offering 25% off the Toaster Sweater pattern until midnight, Feb 6, 2017 using the code TOASTERROCKS. Woohoo! Toasters for everyone!! Happy sewing!


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Summer is at its end and I'm realizing now that I never talked about my trip to Fort Lauderdale back in July! I was there for two weeks with the hubs exploring the area, eating good food, and making new memories. If you didn't already know this, my husband is deployed. So these special few days were long-awaited to say the least.
Our stay began at the Hilton Marina in the center of Fort Lauderdale, FL. We booked a room with intercostal views because…what's better to wake up to than the ocean right? The heat was incredibly strong the first day we arrived and that definitely continued throughout our stay. Humid, humid, humid is all I have to say about that. And despite baking anywhere we went during the day hours, nights were comfortable.
Moving on from the weather, I wanted to touch on some of the things we did and what I'd recommend if any of you plan on visiting! I've got to admit, this vacation was very different compared to our Orlando vacay back in January. I'd say this area is geared towards an adult crowd and may not be suitable for younger ages. The focus was mainly on bars, beaches, and the night life. But hey, I'm not complaining. We had a blast!
The Views
Fort Lauderdale Beach
If you're looking for some relaxation try visiting the beach on a week day. We beat the crowds by going early morning before the shop areas opened. It was quiet and not crowded at all, such a great place to unwind.
Charter Boat Adventure
Fishing really isn't my thing but it is my husbands. I was
dragged escorted onto a charter boat where we were supplied poles, reels, and bait. With the help of the boat crew, we tried our best to catch some giants (when I say "we" I mainly mean the hubby). Our boat was an afternoon departure and that morning it rained pretty heavily. I think due to that, the water was super choppy and we both ended up getting seasick. Although we got nauseous, this was something I've always wanted to check off my bucket list!
Water Taxi
I'd say this is probably one of the smartest things we chose to do during our seven days. The water taxi was $25 a person and transported you to different destinations across the water way. You could travel to a ton of areas without spending money on taxi's, rental cars, or Uber's. We were able to stay mobile all day and really took advantage of our surroundings.
Mansion Tour
Taking just a peek into these home owner's lives was crazy. Multi-million dollar homes is just the norm down there. It was interesting looking at the architecture each mansion had. So much detail! The tour guides did a perfect job of telling stories and making us laugh. 10/10 would recommend.
Las Olas Boulevard
Iguanas were everywhere in this area! But in addition to the bit of wild life we saw, the streets were filled with eating options and small shops. The sidewalks have lots of shade too which makes walking around that much easier.
Small Motorized Vehicles
One of our last days we decided to pick up a small 3-wheeled scoot coupe. The thing only went about 35 miles per hour and was a total death trap, but boy was it fun to whip around. I think for 24 hours we coughed up $130 bucks. Not bad for the fun we managed to have with it!
The Eats
Calamari and tuna mini tacos were delicious appetizers. I also enjoyed a blackberry mojito mocktail that was equally as great as my food.
Big City Tavern
Traditional tavern food with a twist. I had a massive shrimp salad and frozen rose for my beverage. Yum!
Quarterdeck (chain)
I wasn't impressed with their calamari as it was very fried and over cooked. They did have a sushi special going on though which was average. Unfortunately, this placed did not "WOW" me.
I ordered some type of Asian salad and to my surprise cubed tuna was served on top with a little bit of sai salad. The flavors went well together and I was impressed with how courteous our waitress was! My drink of choice was again, a blackberry mojito but this time featured alcohol (I was not disappointed). We splurged this day and got desert after our meals which consisted of a decadent coconut cheesecake. Smooth, creamy, and tropical!
Bubba Gump (chain)
Shrimp that's about it. Lol. This was actually my first time visiting the chain restaurant. Nothing special and the service was ehhh.
15th Street Fisheries
We were stoked that this restaurant was a stop we could get off at on the water taxi. I ordered calamari per usual and my husband got a large lobster roll. It ended up being the biggest one we purchased all week. Tasted fresh, people were kind, and you couldn't beat the view.
Southport Raw Bar
If you like oysters, I've found your place. The menu is kept minimal but all the sea food is fresh!
Warsaw Coffee Company
The aesthetic of this spot is me in a nutshell. The menu is packed with employee creations and customer favorites. Avocado toast, options for vegans, acai bowls and coffee that was flavorful. Cute place!
I'd say the rest of our visit was spent relaxing and just spending some much-needed, quality time, with one another – something we haven't been able to do in what seems like forever. Thankfully, this chapter in our lives only has about 6 months left. Which means, soon my better half will be home for good. Can't wait!


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BUT. Last night I made myself get up and sew
Luckily I really like how my project is going!
Need to practice your precision sewing? This is the perfect block to tackle curves and precise seams. Mine isn't perfect - it's off on 2 or 3 seams, but I consider it a win anyways. As you can see it's a little wrinkly in the Architextures graph print area, so I'll be cutting into the seams later tonight to help it lay flat.
It doesn't even take that long to sew, but the cutting takes forever since I'm cutting by hand. So I've been cutting all the pieces for each unit at one time and then sewing it up.
Doesn't it look like the little icon on the map when you get directions online?!
I haven't decided on a layout just yet, but I do have several ideas. Plus, you know, several more blocks to make it through before I have to make a decision. Each block is 16" finished, just for reference.
When I finish all my blocks I get to play with these:
Happy Wednesday everyone!
*Linked at WIP Wednesday :)


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Despite what appears to be a spotty recovery in the Chicago Real Estate Market, rates for the money to buy real estate here is still near historic lows. With last weeks natural disasters in Japan, and turmoil in Libya, average interest rates seem to be falling once again.
Last week, statistics compiled by U.S. Mortgage Investor and Guarantor, Freddie Mac, as reported in the March 17th Los Angeles Times, showed average 30-year rates nationwide falling to 4.76%, from 4.88% the previous week. Those with excellent credit credentials and strong down payments - in excess of 20% down - are seeing even better rates. In some cases, these new low rates are approaching just slightly higher than 4.5%.
Average 15-Year Fixed Rate Loans, according to Freddie Mac, are even lower - 3.97%. Points and fees average 0.7% of the loan balance.
Some home borrowers are considering adjustable rate loans once again - those made popular during the housing boom a few years ago. Last week, a Five-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) started out at 3.57%, after which the rate adjusts annually. Some consider this a risk they would not want to take, however - especially given the relative security of low-interest fixed-rate loans.
Typically, Mortgage Interest Rates tend to get their lead from rates on 10-Year U.S. Treasury Bills. Before the earthquake and tsunami in Japan just over a week ago, average 10-year T-Bill rates were roughly 3.4%. Last Wednesday, March 16th, the rates were just over 3.2%.
These new low rates may be short lived, however. T-Bills ticked up a bit on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, as a new report indicated U.S. Inflation is heating up a bit, fueled, in part, by higher gas prices. Middle East unrest is a partial culprit here.
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"Uprooted," First Place themed contest winner, The Baltimore Review, summer 2019
"Topography of a Tongue," Runner-up in themed contest, Headway, summer 2019
"Seven Definitions of Secret [See-krit]," nominated for Puschart Prize 2019
"Neither Here Nor There," Finalist in New Millennium Writings Monthly Muse on Home, January 2018
"Fifty Days of Summer, 2014," nominated for Puschart Prize 2018
"The Fabric of Peace," Finalist in Crab Orchard Review's 2017 John Guyon Literary Nonfiction Prize
"Things Lost, Things Found," nominated for Pushcart Prize and Best American Essays 2017
"The View from Masada," NPR's Hanukkah Lights: Stories of the Season, 2018
"Call to Prayer," Brevity One-Minute Memoir, summer 2018, 44:45 minute
Literary journals and anthologies
"Illusion of Harmony," Barren Magazine, issue no. 6, winter 2019
"The World Fell at our Feet," Miracle Monocle, issue #11, fall 2018
"The Fabric of Peace," Crab Orchard Review, Volume 23, 2, 2018, pages 171-181
"A Wondering Jew," The New Haven Review, issue 022, fall 2018
"Here," Under the Gum Tree, October 2018
"Seven Definitions of Secret [See-krit]," in Secrets: Negative Capability Press, summer 2018
"No Going Back," 1966 Journal, summer 2018
"Hiraeth," "The Land With Promise," and "Tweezers," The Tishman Review, April 2018
"Circles and Words," The Sunlight Press, April 2018
"Muddled Emotions of a Demented Man," Pithead Chapel, April 2018
"Father, Son," Gravel, April 2018
"Time's Up," Manifest Station, March 9, 2018
"Collateral Beauty," The Citron Review, winter 2017
"December 13, 2007," past-ten, December 13, 2017
"Visiting My Ultra-Orthodox Brother, a World Apart," The Forward, November 15, 2017
"So," Thread, November 2017
"Belongings," the SFWP Quarterly, October 2017
"My Brother's Face," Full Grown People, July 20, 2017
"Sealed," The Coachella Review, summer 2017
"An Analphabetic Story of Consonants," ducts.org, issue 39: summer 2017
"In Between Dreams," Iron Horse Review blog on State of the Union, May 4, 2017
"When Worlds Collide: Writers Exploring Their Personal Narrative in Context," Assay: A Journal of Nonfiction Studies 3.2, 2017
"Fifty Days of Summer, 2014," Ascent, January 30, 2017
"Boxed In," The Citron Review, winter 2016
"Things Lost, Things Found," Under the Sun, September 2016
"Gas Masks and Wedding Vows," selected for themed issue on Firsts in Hippocampus Magazine, summer 2016
"Lucky to be Here," My Brush with Death anthology, November 2015
"More Ways Than One," selected for themed issue on Technology in Indian River Review, summer 2015
"Le Cahier de Fabienne," Dumped: Women Unfriending Women, spring 2014
"Betrayed by My Own Tongue," DimeStories: California, New Mexico, and Beyond! a celebration of 10 years of DimeStories, DimeStories, winter 2014
"Berlin," Be There Now: Travel Stories from Around the World, December 2012
"Making Peace," Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive Thinking, October 2012
"Mother Knew Best," Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride, May 2012
"The View from Masada," Drash Northwest Mosaic, volume VI, winter 2012
"At Gilda's," Saying Goodbye: to the people, places and things in our lives, goodbyebook.com, fall 2011
"Belongings," The Griffin, fall 2011
"The Other Woman," Northwestern Alumni Magazine, fall 2010
"In the Name of Peace," ducts.org, issue 25: summer 2010
"At Gilda's," Hospital Drive: Words, Sounds, Images, University of Virginia School of Medicine, issue 4, Summer 2009
"Une tête américaine," South Loop Review, vol. 10, September of 2008
"Birthday Wishes," Mom Writers' Literary Magazine, fall 2007
"Simone," Mom Writers' Literary Magazine, summer 2007
"Three for the road: Husband, wife and the 'other woman'," San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday, May 7, 2006
"In the car and under her spell," Car & Travel, April 2006
"Visiting Day: Afternoons with Hilda and Arthur," ducts.org, issue 16: winter 2006
Wall Street Journal
"Expats and Their Parents: How to Handle Aging Issues from Afar," July 2016
"When the Expat Parent is Left Behind," April 2016
"An Israel-Based Expat Ponders Paris's Day of Terror," November 2015
"An Expat in Israel Amid Stabbings: Living with Fear in Our Daily Lives," October 2015
"Expats and Education: Public, Private, and Other Possibilities," August 2015
"10 Ways the Expat Life Is Like a Continual Espresso Buzz," June 2015
"An Outsider Peering In: An Expat Reflects on Israel's Memorial and Independence Days," April 2015
"10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Moving to Israel," March 2015


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Insulin pump (CSII) patients
Pump overview
Insulin pump (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion) is an alternative to conventional multiple daily injections for people with type 1 diabetes. It often allows for greater adjustment and fine-tuning of insulin dose than conventional injections. If you are interested in finding out more about insulin pumps, please discuss this with your diabetes doctor or specialist nurse. Click here to read more about insulin pumps. Animas Academy is an online resource with general information on pumps (and specific information about the Animas pump).
The Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology & Diabetes uses the Medtronic Veo insulin pump - we are unable to offer other insulin pumps at present.
Improving control on the pump - a patient guide
Please click here to open our guide on how to improve glucose control for pump patients.
Getting the most from your insulin pump
One way to get the most out of pump therapy is to have an easy way to share information with the clinic. We would recommend that all patients using MEDTRONIC pumps sign up for CARELINK PERSONAL, which is a secure website where you can upload all your pump details and glucose results. You can then generate reports which help identify potential dose adjustments to improve your results. You can also link your personal account to our clinic, meaning that if you contact us, we can look over your pump and glucose results in detail to provide the best possible advice.
Please click here to find out more about CARELINK PERSONAL and to set up an account.
The following link will take you to Medtronic's Customer Support page for CARELINK.
If you are having trouble setting this up, please call Medtronic's helpline: 01923 205167 (available 24/7).
Other pump types
If you have an ANIMAS or ACCU-CHEK pump, please set up a DIASEND account to generate and share reports- click here for more details.
Most of the advice in the 'Improving control in Type 1 Diabetes' section of this website is relevant for patients using pumps.
How often should I do pump uploads?
It is useful to perform a pump upload whenever you are looking to solve problems - high, low (hypos) or unpredictable glucose levels. Spending five to ten minutes each week looking over your pump report can be helful in assisting 'fine-tuning' of your insulin. If you upload your pump, you can contact the clinic and ask us to look over your reports, to help identify solutions. We can access your reports if you give us permission to link to your CARELINK account or, alternatively, you can send them to us as a PDF document.
We are keen to hear from you as often as you like - please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.
There is evidence that patients who regularly share and review their pump uploads achieve better control of their diabetes.
Should I perform a pump upload before my diabetes clinic appointment?
Yes. If you upload your pump and share the report with us, we have more time to review the results and ensure you get the best possible advice. In the weeks leading up to your appointment you can either email us a PDF report or, if you are linked to our clinic CARELINK, we can access your recent uploads to review.
How do I link my Medtronic pump to my computer?
First you need to sign up to CARELINK as described above.
If you have a MiniMed Veo, you need a Carelink USB to connect to your computer (see below) - if you do not have this, please contact the clinic and we can provide one.
If you have a MiniMed 640G, the pump connects to the computer using the Contour Next Link 2.4 glucose meter (see below).
Pump checklist
If you are using a pump, please look over the list below and ensure that you are confident in your knowledge of all the points. If you are unsure, please speak to your pump specialist.
Pump settings for the Medtronic Paradigm Veo
Most Western General patients use the Medtronic Veo. Below is a brief video from Medtronic explaining some of the basic settings on the Veo:


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A new study published in the Astrophysical Journal by Hector Socas-Navarro, a researcher at the IAC, examines the possibility of detecting hypothetical artificial satellites orbiting around other worlds. Socas proposes a new technomarker, which is characterized by the fact that it could be produced by present-day technology on Earth. There is a region in space around planets called the "Clarke Belt," in honor of Arthur C. Clarke, who in 1945, published an article about the use of geostationary orbits for telecommunications.
For the first time in history, the scientific community has hopes that finding life in other parts of the universe will become a reality in the not too distant future. This is, in part, due to the new generation of giant telescopes, presently in the planning phase, with which astronomers hope to make detailed analyses of the atmospheres of planets beyond the solar system. For this reason, researchers are making efforts to investigate biomarker evidence of life on these planets.
However, finding intelligent civilizations, or technological capacity, seems much less likely. To start with, researchers lack "technomarkers," the analogues of biomarkers, revealing the presence of technology. Since the 1980s, there have been searches for radio signals from other civilizations, so far unsuccessful. This is hardly surprising since the radio emissions from a society like ours would not be detectable at interstellar distances unless they were deliberately focused in the direction of the receiver. In the scientific literature, there have been proposals to look for technomarkers, for instance, so-called "Dyson Spheres," hypothetical artificial megastructures constructed around a star to collect its light and thereby supply the energy of a civilization much more advanced than ours.
The publication presents a variety of simulations of "Clarke exobelts" to investigate the possible imprint they would leave on the light of the parent star as the planet transits across its disk. The optimum conditions for observing them are found for planets in orbit around red dwarf stars, which are also the best places to look for exoplanets in general.
The article published in the Astrophysical Journal describes how these artificial belts can be distinguished from natural rings. Using this technique, current projects and space missions designed to detect exoplanets and their moons and rings could also be used to detect this marker. "We have to keep our eyes open, just in case we detect such traces in the data," says Hector Socas
Earth's Clarke Belt, consisting of geostationary and geosynchronous satellites, is not dense enough to be detected at interstellar distances, at least with our present observing capabilities. Around two-thirds of existing satellites are in the region termed "low orbit," which means the first few hundred kilometres above the Earth, where space debris is already a significant problem. T
The Clarke Belt orbit is it 36,000 km above the Earth, and it is presently much less populated, but the article shows that in recent decades, the density of satellites in these orbits has been growing exponentially. If this rate continues, our Clarke Belt would be detectable from other stars by the year 2200.
The rate could even be sped up if access to these orbits was reduced in cost, for example, by the new reusable rockets, or by the construction of a future space lift. Or it could be slowed down if technological advances lead to other priorities. In any case, there is an active debate about whether humanity should send messages into space or whether we ought to listen discreetly without revealing our presence. "In this context, the exponential increase in our population of satellites could become a signal that gives us away, whether we like it or not. This is a point that should be taken into account in this debate," says Socas.
Faced with the question of whether we will one day discover a Clarke Exobelt and thereby find an extraterrestrial civilization, the researcher says, "It seems unlikely, but it costs nothing to take a look. It is as if someone gave you a lottery ticket. You know that it is very unlikely that you will win, but since you have it, you check up on the result, just in case."
The Daily Galaxy via Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias


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Welcome to the Studio
Founded in 2012 by designer, artist and printmaker Tom White, 9 Surf Editions began as his private studio and quickly developed into a place where artists and photographers come from all over to have their work printed. His meticulous attention to detail is the foundation of 9 Surf and is the hallmark of our superior quality printing. He brings 25+ years of award-winning creation and production expertise to every print project.
Trained as a printmaker and graphic designer before the computer was introduced to the art world, Tom maintains a strong connection to the history of traditional craftsmanship. Early on, and aware of inevitable change, he became a pioneer of the digital arts and has been fully immersed in digital media since. His design and illustration work is commissioned by the many of the world's top agencies, publishers, and companies.
Together he and his wife Lois collaborate on several experimental photography projects which use the giclée print process to produce their large format print editions. And as part of his ongoing exploration of digital printmaking, Tom is breaking down the normal single-pass print process and producing images involving multiple hand-registered passes of ink recreating deconstructed images in the printer, much like a lithograph or silkscreen process of laying down one color at a time.
Studio features
• Epson print platform with 24", 44" and 64" width capabilities.
• We offer museum-quality 100% archival acid-free fine art and photographic papers and canvases.
• Quality, clarity, vibrance, detail, tonal range in color and black and white are at the highest standards.
Photography, scanning
• High resolution image capture, expert color and texture matching, maintaining artistic intent, post production, proofing, retouching and digital restoration.
• We offer many framing solutions for singular prints and artworks, multiple work for exhibitions, homes and interior spaces.
Exhibition planning, design & production
Craftsmanship, technology & service
We take a one-to-one approach with an attention to detail in the tradition of old-world craftsmanship while using the latest technology. We see printing as a form of collaboration with artists and photographers. It's always a pleasure to see the excitement when showing our clients their printed works.
Artwork details thanks to:
Luis Bivar, Anthony Boone, Penelope Breen, Joyce Chadwick, Adam Cohen, Rune Egenes, Albert Grøndahl, Trip Levine, George Melton, Atle Østrem, Melissa Bronwen Pyle, Holly Suzanne Rader, Kathryn Rathke, Jill Ricci, Patrick Schiavino, Sara Stadtmiller, Ming Smith, Richard Tuschman, Lois White, Tom White, Hugh Whyte, Linda Zacks


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Creating Places That Foster Community
Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. A belief system that capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well being.
As a family owned company since 1926 we at Central Realty Holdings have evolved our core competencies over the last six decades. From land management to commercial real estate to creating unique properties that support and nurture the development of community, CRH is a firm believer in purposeful design with our end-user in mind. Now, management strong and financially flush we head into the future, eyes wide-open for opportunities to design and build dynamic real estate offerings that will create inviting and engaging vibrant social spaces.


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I spent September 18 through afternoon of September 19 teaching a work related class in Aberdeen. My vacation really kicked off about 5pm on Sept. 19 when I left Aberdeen with a goal of reaching the Missouri River to catch … Continue reading
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In another trend-setting move, ENVY Residences has just announced a partnership with Scottsdale-based Celebrity Fitness Trainer Lucas James to design, and provide exclusive on-site training, at its 4,000-square-foot fitness center that will be located on the ground floor of the $47 million Old Town Scottsdale condominium tower.
Modeled after the famed David Barton Gym with locations in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Chicago and Las Vegas, the state-of-the-art ENVY Residences fitness facility will fuse form and function, art and design and music and theatrics to create a fitness experience unlike anywhere else.
ENVY Residences is the first condominium development in Scottsdale to formalize a strategic partnership with a celebrity fitness trainer, adding to its super-prime offering.
The hallmark of David Barton gyms is the club-like experience it offers its members. From special lighting that gives gym goers a bronzed, chiseled glow to the latest state of the art fitness equipment, edgy group classes and heart-pumping music, the fitness center at ENVY Residences will be at the epicenter of the property offering residents a private fitness sanctuary with superior amenities.
"An exclusive fitness experience is a priority for the ENVY buyer and the ultra-luxe David Barton Gym was the perfect model for our high-end fitness center," said Rob Lyles, partner with Deco Communities, the developer of ENVY Residences.
"ENVY buyers are looking for a boutique-style gym experience that provides highly-individualized classes, premium equipment and an emphasis on personal training in a dynamic and social environment," he said.
"We are excited to partner with a trainer that has the reputation, knowledge and enthusiasm of Lucas James and to be able to provide our discerning buyers with Lucas' in-demand fitness training and wellness advisory services, on-site."
Recently named Best Fitness Trainer by Arizona Foothills Magazine and featured in InTouch, US Weekly and on Bravo, Lucas James is an award-winning fitness trainer and Arizona's only accredited luxury healthy lifestyle advisor that focuses on fitness, nutrition and health.
Lucas James is a "Five Star" rated celebrity personal trainer and has been nationally recognized in the health and fitness industry over the last 19 years. James celebrity clientele includes professional athletes, Hollywood elite, TV stars and Fortune 500 business executives in Arizona and across the US.
"This unique gym will be modernized with cutting edge equipment and training modalities specifically designed around the needs of the ENVY resident," said Lucas James. "Personal health and fitness is a priority for the Scottsdale market and the ENVY consumer and creating a gym experience that is innovative, challenging, social and fun will make it a key amenity for the property," he said.
Standing as the only residential tower in Old Town Scottsdale's designated Entertainment District, Envy's 89 limited edition residences will be offered in a phased rollout. There are 10 richly appointed floor plans including 8 penthouse designs. The units will range from 800 to over 2,400 square feet with every luxury comfort and convenience considered.
Each residence will boast beautifully appointed modern amenities including European-style kitchens with Bosch appliances, 9- to 11-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, Kohler and Moen fixtures oversized mirrors, spacious walk-in closets, wood floors and large balconies perfect for entertaining and soaking in the incredible views.
With luxe amenities and opulent interiors styled by award-winning interior design firm Private Label International; three unit styles will reflect the Bold, Mysterious and Intuitive tastes of their owners. Each unit is designed like a gallery space with even standard finishes being showpieces in their own right fusing trendsetting style with premium quality.
ENVY will break ground in late 2014 and deliver its first units in early 2016.
To inquire about living at ENVY or to join the VIP reservation list contact email@example.com or visit www.envyresidences.com.
About Deco Communities Deco Communities is proud to continue a long-standing tradition of innovative, quality real estate development, and a commitment to homeowner satisfaction that is second to none.
Formerly operating under the Starpointe marquee, one of the largest and most respected real estate development companies in Arizona, Scottsdale-based Deco Communities continues to blaze new trails with the legacy of one of the most trusted names in the industry.
Specializing in urban, infill residential development, Deco has assembled a team of industry-leading designers and architects to develop three distinctive for-sale housing products, all launching in metro Phoenix in 2014/2015; Envy Condominiums, a super-prime offering in downtown Scottsdale, joins The Edison, its hip and affordable counterpart, as well as 7300 Earll, a distinctive modern southwest offering.
In addition to its for-sale brands, Deco is the developer of the Cabana apartment portfolio, an often-copied, iconic rental brand with properties in Phoenix and Las Vegas. The principals of Deco; Robert Lyles, Patricia Watts and Dan Richards collectively have more than 75 years of experience in the Valley's residential market, having completed numerous commercial and mixed-use projects and created more than 3,500 homes and counting, winning numerous awards and recognitions from municipal, industry and charitable organizations. www.decocommunities.com
About Isles Ranch Partners, LLC Isles Ranch Partners targets opportunistic, value-driven investments primarily in the residential acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) space. Founded in August 2012, the firm has a team of 12 professionals in Newport Beach, California and Minneapolis, Minnesota. For additional information, please visit www.islesranch.com.
About Castlelake, L.P. Castlelake, formerly TPG Credit, is a global institutional alternative investment firm focused on deep value, asset rich opportunities in dislocated industries. Formed in 2005 by Rory O'Neill, Castlelake today manages several funds with an aggregate of $2.7 billion of assets under management. Castlelake has a total of 56 professionals based in its Minneapolis, Minnesota and London offices. For more information please visit www.castlelake.com.


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Ibekwe Adds Pair of Awards to Season Haul
April 9, 2009
TUCSON, Ariz. - University of Arizona sophomore forward Ify Ibekwe completed her outstanding season by earning a pair of awards as the team honored its award winners at the Wildcats' season-ending banquet.
Ibekwe was named the team's Most Valuable Player as well as the Best Defensive Player. Other awards handed out included the Get Money Award (Ashley Frazier), Polkey's Pride Award (Sarah Hays) and the Golden "A" Award (Ipek Turkyilmaz).
A native of Carson, Calif., Ibekwe was a 1st-team all-Pac-10 selection, an all-Pac-10 defensive team honoree and was named to the Associated Press All-America honorable mention list. She led the Wildcats in almost every statistical category, including scoring (456 points/15.7 per game), rebounds (336/11.6), field goals (173), steals (60), blocked shots (52), free throws (109) and double-doubles (16). Her rebounding total, which was the second-most all-time in Arizona history, was tops in the Pac-10 and 6th in the NCAA.
Frazier, a junior guard from Dallas, Texas, led the Wildcats and the Pac-10 in minutes played (1,229/39.6) and was tops on the team in assists (125) while averaging 6.8 points per game. The Get Money Award goes to the player who displays tremendous heart, toughness and competitiveness on the floor.
Hays, a local product from Oracle, Ariz., finished her senior season by starting 14 contests and contributing 3.5 rebounds while connecting on 10-of-13 free throws. The Polkey's Pride Award, named after the late Shawntinice Polk, goes to the player who embodied the "Spirit of Polkey", which includes putting the team first, the ability to overcome obstacles, achieving success on and off the floor as well as being a great leader and inspiration to her teammates.
The Golden "A" Award is handed out to one student-athlete on each team and goes to the person who is an excellent student while also contributing to the success of the team through great spirit and leadership qualities. Turkyilmaz, a native of Turkey, came to Arizona after two seasons at Barton County Community College in Kansas, but was unable to compete due to NCAA eligibility regulations. She remains with the team as a student manager and will perform a similar role next season.
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Reconciling regionalism and multilateralism is a challenge common to all branches of global economic governance. While the Bretton Woods/GATT (WTO) institutions, decades-old multilateral framework for global economic governance, are facing serious challenges to their effectiveness, regional framework are emerging as complementary or alternative means of global economic governance. The real challenge is how to reconcile multilateralism and regionalism in global economic governance. This book tackles this problem by analysing issues of multilateral/regional conciliation and coordination in global economic governance, focusing on Asia.
Chapters of the book deal with challenges of multilateralism and regionalism in three fields of global economic governance, namely, global monetary/financial governance, global trade governance, and global investment governance. The major regional focus is on Asia, though some chapters deal with regionalism in Europe and North America. Topics include Asian Monetary Fund and Asian financial architecture, open accession provisions of regional trade agreements, and APEC's role in multilateral investment rules.
As a whole, the book elucidates the contemporary reach of Asian regionalism in global economic governance, and shows the neat balance between regionalism and multilateralism in global economic governance. It is of particular use to the students and practitioners of international economic law, international political economy, international finance and international economics, both with and without Asian focus.
1. Multilateralism and Regionalism in Global Economic Governance Junji Nakagawa 2. How to Avoid Anti-Competitive Effects of State Interventions in Times of Financial Crisis Rolf H. Weber and Seraina N. Gruenewald 3. Designing and Asian Financial Architecture Douglas W. Arner and Lotte Schou-Zibell 4. Institutional Approach to the Needs and Possibilities of Financial Cooperation System in East Asia Seung Pil Choi 5. East Asian Financial Integration Ross P. Buckley 6. Open Accession Provisions in FTAs Meredith Kolsky Lewis 7. Dynamic Process of Transnational Dispute Settlement as Autopoietic System? Tomohiko Kobayashi 8. APEC's Role in Rationalizing International Investment Obligations J. Anthony VanDuzer 9. Vertical Allocation of Competences for Investment Treaties in the European Union Markus Burgstaller 10. Investment Treaties and Public Goods Daniel Kalderimis 11. China's Evolving International Investment Treaty Policy towards Liberalism Chunbao Liu


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Arellys & Oscar: Engaged
These two are so sweet and so much fun to be around! It was a blast shooting their engagement session a few weeks ago. They built this tent on their own and brought all these adorable props with them - it was so lovely! Take a peek!
A&O - I can't wait to celebrate your wedding with you two in just a few weeks! Get ready!


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On the Military: In the End, We Are All the Same
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr7DcJdbCS0&w=500&h=350] [This video on military reunions went viral earlier this week. It moved me a lot because it showed me how fundamentally alike each of us are as humans. We all love, and when our loved ones -- especially those whose lives have been in danger -- return home, our immediate response is to smile, and to cry, and to embrace them. It is a response, I believe, that transcends country or continent.]
I have to confess that I have been struggling to know how to regard military servicemen and servicewomen these days.
It used to be that I could see those in military uniforms and give them a smile of gratitude. I was in awe of their service and commitment, even no matter the country they served. Though I was never as brave as my husband, who can walk up to American individuals in uniform and shake their hands and thank them for their service, still my gratitude and awe ran deep whenever someone in uniform crossed my path.
But ever since I started walking this road of nonviolence, I've become awkward with all of this. On the one hand, I still hold all military servicepersons in quite high esteem. Anyone willing to put their own life and safety on the line for anything they believe is worth dying for -- and to do it, what's more, for the benefit and safety of others -- garners my complete respect.
But in other ways, the violence standing at the core of all military presence feels stifling, painful, and overwhelming to me. The truth is, we train our military men and women to kill. We train them to distrust the "other." We train them to live and respond defensively and offensively as a way of life. We recalibrate their makeup for violence.
This bothers me.
I am still working through what I think about these things because I know the realities of life in this big, wide world prevent most of my ideals from ever seeing the light of day. I wish that wasn't the case. I wish that we could, collectively, see that we are each human, no matter our nationality, and that we carry the same basic needs and desires. I wish the citizens of earth could care more about nurturing life than denigrating and ending it.
And maybe that is still possible here. Maybe someday the whole world will find the enlightenment that leads to lovingkindness as a way of life. I suppose that's why I keep walking this path, seeking to learn from the masters who have gone before us, the prophets who saw beyond the circumstances surrounding them and led others to freedom and change. Perhaps someday, in some small way, God will use my own life to help the wider world find life and peace.
I hope that is the case.
But until that day, I will keep struggling and wrestling and asking the hard questions I don't quite know how to answer yet.
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Call for TV to boost British film
The Government is looking at ways to make the television broadcasters BSkyB and ITV invest in British movies to bolster the domestic film industry.
A government source told The Times that Ed Vaizey, the Culture Minister, was in the "preliminary stages of investigating" how it could be done, in response to longstanding calls in the film sector.
Persuading or compelling major broadcasters to invest more in the production, acquisition and screening of independent British films was one of fifty-six recommendations made yesterday in a report on how to build on the current commercial and critical success of British film.
Called A Future for British Film: It Begins with the Audience, the report was commissioned last year by Mr Vaizey and was produced by an independent…


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Movie Stars and Gossip
We've all seen Channing Tatum strut his famous stuff for the likes of P. Diddy circa 2003, but never like this!
Before the top designers and wacky outfits came calling, it was all about South Beach Couture. Over a decade ago the then baby face 20-year-old was new to the modeling scene and walked in his first-ever fashion show for Men's Fitness at Level Nightclub in Miami.
And Celebuzz has the video of Tatum in all his ab-tastic glory to prove it. (Of course, those T-shirts didn't stay on long.)
"We were all ripped kids back in the day," fellow catwalker Lee Dahlberg told CB! (BTW, he's the sashaying stud to the right of Tatum.)
"It's funny how back then I'm the one with the better body than Channing," he laughed, knowing full well that's certainly not the case today when it comes to the Magic Mike hunk.
Believe it or not, the new daddy, who was asked to walk the runway show in 2000 by model/actor Vincent De Paul, had a slight case of stage fright.
"I gave him a pep talk because he was really nervous. It was his first fashion show," Dahlberg said.
"I tried to just make him laugh so he wasn't so nervous."
Even 13 years ago, Tatum (now 33) already had the edge that separated him from the rest of the blue steel posing pack.
"I remember all the male models hated the guys with short hair because the cut was so easy and we all had longer hair," said Dahlberg. "So he walked in and we were all like, 'oh, that guy!'"
Well, it worked… and I think I speak for all the ladies when I say we're not complaining.


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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Set the Table
The Moxie Fab Trigger and all it's lovely warm cream tones reminded me of my china so I made this card using gold embossing powder on vanilla cardstock. To replicate the linen I used some soft linen thread looped behind the image on the tag. This week's CAS(E) this sketch was inspiring as well and I used that to create the layout, flipping it to allow the sentiment placement just where I wanted it.
Thanks for the visit and I hope you play along too!
Images from Stampin' Up! & Papertrey Ink, patterned paper from Paper Cottage collection by Basic Grey.
14 comments:
- Katy said...
This is so pretty!
- February 21, 2013 at 5:05 PM
- Colleen said...
Nice job on the sketch...love the embossing on the flower!
- February 21, 2013 at 6:05 PM
- Tenia Nelson said...
So so pretty!!
- February 21, 2013 at 6:14 PM
- Olga said...
Great color combo and an adorable tag!
- February 21, 2013 at 6:17 PM
- Joyce said...
Love your take on the trigger photo, and the sketch. I did not know that gold was in, so thanks for that scoop!
- February 21, 2013 at 8:20 PM
- Suzie McFloozy said...
Love the soft warm colours you used and the window - beautiful x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
- February 22, 2013 at 1:45 AM
- Ardyth Percy-Robb said...
Gorgeous - so elegant and pretty! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS(E)This Sketch this week!
- February 22, 2013 at 6:48 AM
- Barb King said...
Nice take on the Tuesday trigger! I've got to get going on this one. Glad your china is back in style! Gold is a classic.
- February 22, 2013 at 1:20 PM
- Chriss Blagrave said...
Very pretty, love the colours and that angled sketch is wonderfully executed!
- February 22, 2013 at 2:39 PM
- Rita T said...
Love your embossed flower and soft colours. Lovely card
- February 23, 2013 at 1:14 PM
- Cath said...
Hey Sarah! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
- February 25, 2013 at 6:40 AM
- Shay said...
Very pretty card and wonderful take on the Trigger and sketch. Love the colors!
- February 25, 2013 at 9:52 AM
- Julie Day said...
Love the window and the soft colors :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS(E) this Sketch!
- February 26, 2013 at 6:02 PM
- Darnell J Knauss said...
This is so clever and so lovely, Sarah! Congratulations on the HM shoutout from CTS!!
- February 28, 2013 at 9:15 PM


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Mark Zuckerberg's Bride Bought Her Claire Pettibone Dress at Little White Dress
We were thrilled this weekend to learn that Mark Zuckerberg's bride, Priscilla Chan, wore a Claire Pettibone gown as she said "I do" to one of the most well-known and wealthiest men on earth. But yesterday, the excitement came to a peak when we learned straight from Claire Pettibone herself that the newly minted Mrs. Zuckerberg bought her dress at Little White Dress Bridal Shop in Denver!
The gown, Claire Pettibone's "Sky Between the Branches," is carried in Colorado exclusively by Little White Dress. As Claire began digging to see which bridal shop the dress was purchased, she realized it was a Denver bride from Little White Dress!
Now you might think it's strange that we didn't recognize the bride at first - but our records indicate that she used a fake name and all of the paperwork was done by a third-party.
Regardless of how Mrs. Zuckerberg found the dress (or did the dress find her?), we all now know she has impeccable, regal-like taste. Claire Pettibone brides are vintage-chic and oh-so-elegant.
If you'd like to see the "Sky Between the Branches" dress, it's on display in our window this week. If you want to try it on, call us at 303-814-8972 to make an appointment.
Little White Dress is mentioned in Life & Style magazine too!


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All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, the Mighty, the Wise.﴾1﴿ He it is Who hath sent among the unlettered ones a messenger of their own, to recite unto them His revelations and to make them grow, and to teach them the Scripture and wisdom, though heretofore they were indeed in error manifest,﴾2﴿ Along with others of them who have not yet joined them. He is the Mighty, the Wise.﴾3﴿ That is the bounty of Allah; which He giveth unto whom He will. Allah is of Infinite Bounty.﴾4﴿ The likeness of those who are entrusted with the Law of Moses, yet apply it not, is as the likeness of the ass carrying books. Wretched is the likeness of folk who deny the revelations of Allah. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.﴾5﴿ Say (O Muhammad): O ye who are Jews! If ye claim that ye are favoured of Allah apart from (all) mankind, then long for death if ye are truthful.﴾6﴿ But they will never long for it because of all that their own hands have sent before, and Allah is Aware of evil-doers.﴾7﴿ Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! the death from which ye shrink will surely meet you, and afterward ye will be returned unto the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will tell you what ye used to do.﴾8﴿ O ye who believe! When the call is heard for the prayer of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah and leave your trading. That is better for you if ye did but know.﴾9﴿ And when the prayer is ended, then disperse in the land and seek of Allah's bounty, and remember Allah much, that ye may be successful.﴾10﴿ But when they spy some merchandise or pastime they break away to it and leave thee standing. Say: That which Allah hath is better than pastime and than merchandise, and Allah is the Best of providers.﴾11﴿
On this page, you can read the complete Surah Jumuah with English Translation. You can also browse the Surah by each Ayat for more clarity. By clicking on Listen Surah Jumuah Tafseer you can access the tafseer of whole surah. Listen Surah Jumuah with English Translation and read English tarjuma by Abdul Baset Abdul Samad. Hamariweb.com provides full Surah Jumuah mp3 audio with English text and video. You can also download Surah Jumuah in mp3 format for computer and mobile devices. Listen Surah Jumuah with English translation of complete ayaats and tilawat in beautiful voices of Shaikh Abd-ur Rahman As-Sudais & Naeem Sultan with reading English translation (tarjuma) online. You can also read online Quran translation in English so you can listen and read both at same time.
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Friday is the bounty of Allah for the whole Muslim Umma. When we listen the khutba, we should abandon trade, transactions and other diversions in favor of assembling to seek the blessing of this day.


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At Magic City Pet Care, we provide old tricks with a modern method. Thanks to our mobile app, you will be able to check in on your pet from wherever you are simply by using your smartphone or tablet. Our app was originally developed in-house, but has since switched to Time to Pet, with the needs of our clients in mind and it helps to ensure that your experience with us goes smoothly from start to finish.
When you hire Magic City Pet Care for pet sitting or dog walking services we will keep you updated every step of the way. For traditional pet sitting services, you will receive a notification and GPS confirmation when we arrive at your house – this will confirm that we are indeed at your property. You will also be able to keep an eye on your pet throughout the course of the appointment, even following our path if your dog is getting a walk. Each visit will also include photographs and notes about the visit that you can access using our mobile app.
At Magic City Pet Care, our services go above and beyond the standard for pet sitting services. Before your first appointment we gather important information about your pet including his medical history, vet contact information, and any special medical or behavioral needs. Having this information on-hand will allow us to cater our services directly to your pet's needs and it will ensure that, in case of an emergency, your pet will receive the care he needs when he needs it. We also attach a GPS tracker to every pet before leaving the home, just in case an emergency should arise.
We take pride in our ability to pair top-notch pet sitting services with modern technology to give you, the pet owner, a complete experience. We know that it can be difficult leaving your pet in the hands of strangers, so we do everything we can to give you peace of mind in knowing that your pet is being cared for properly.
- Magic City Pet Care is a Certified Pet Sitting Company from Pet Sitters International.
- All pet sitters are trained in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid. Brittny Miracle, owner of Magic City Pet Care is a certified pet CPR and pet first aid trainer from Pet Emergency Education.
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So, why should you choose Magic City Pet Care as your premium pet sitting service provider? Because we will treat your furry child like our own and we make it possible for you to be right there with us every step of the way, allowing you to love your pet from wherever.
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Hawaii Vacation Packages: How To Uncover The Most Effective Deals
Hawaii Vacation Packages: The best way to Locate The most effective Deals
When it comes to locating Hawaii vacation packages, you are going to discover that these vacation packages occur inside a number of distinct forms. As an illustration, it isn't uncommon to locate vacation packages that include airfare, automobile rentals, and hotel accommodations. While these types of Hawaii vacation packages are peaceful widespread, it's also typical to find smaller sized, a lot less exclusive Hawaii vacation packages. As an example, there are several vacation offers that just contain overnight lodging along with a auto rental. Just before you start seeking a Hawaii vacation package, you might be urged to find out what sort of travel preparations and lodging you want to make or must help make.
As soon as you understand which kind of Hawaii vacation packages to seem for, you can commence to concentrate on other essential factors, this kind of as price tag. When it comes to all vacation packages, such as Hawaii vacation packages , it really is critical which you extensively take a look at a vacation package just before getting it. Whilst most vacation packages will save you money, you'll find a select variety of them which will really conclude up costing you dollars. To make sure that you actually are obtaining the top offer, you need to do a little bit of analysis. That study entails deciding just how much funds your Hawaii vacation would cost if you selected to not purchase a vacation package.
One more strategy to discover the most effective Hawaii vacation packages is to broaden your horizons. When seeking a vacation package, there are various individuals who wrongly imagine which they are just accessible via on the web travel web sites, particularly low cost journey sites. That is not true. You can find firms on the market that focus on specific kinds of vacation packages, vacation packages for a particular vacation spot, this kind of as Hawaii. You are pressed to look at these firms at the same time. You might also want to search for vacation resorts or vacation lodges.
You'll be able to get started by searching online for Hawaiian-run websites. Hawaiian vacation packages normally incorporate plane tickets, resort or bed and breakfast, resort pursuits, and eating and entertainment. You can compare all the specifics that are inclusive in the numerous packages as well as costs. And once you discover the Hawaiian vacation package that sounds best to suit your needs, you'll be able to help to make bookings with definitely no markup.
Organizing your Hawaii vacation early is vital to prevent squandering the 1st few days of your respective vacation on frantic preparing and neglected opportunities. As beginning as you possibly can, get started your lookup online for Hawaiian vacation packages and decide on one that will finest fit your vacation demands. If you are capable to program ahead, you may be able to save lots of time, funds, and energy, and you will certain come with an satisfying and relaxing encounter during this impressive island.
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May 2014 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Award Winners Announced!
Tue, 01 July 2014These four brilliant young businesses have each won £1000 for their start-up in May's Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards!
Holly and Beau are bringing fun and excitement into welly wearing weather through its colour changing collection which provides an alternative to dull children's waterproofs. The business has created innovative waterproofs that burst with colour when water splashes onto the designs, eventually returning to their original colour once dry. This exciting process is repeated every time the fabric comes into contact with water, ensuring that there will never be a boring rainy day again.
Edward Ward (Veglo)
Commiserations to Bridget Yiadom (Universal Events Consultants), Luke Johnstone and Alex Stewart (The Smoothie Kit Co), Rose Fulbright-Vickers (Rose Fulbright), Kumar Hindocha (PitchWise Ltd), Julia Martin (IN BLOOM),Sinead Mitchard (Tahlulah Ray) who were shortlisted but did not win this time and have been encouraged to reapply.
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Closer to the Border, curated by Tainá Azeredo
CPR Film Festival at arteBA Open Forum
A selection of six films address the limits by which structures, language, values, policies, stories, desires and traumas are defined. Azeredo, a participant in CPR 2015: Eastern and Northern Europe, was invited to curate this Film Festival for the 25th anniversary edition of arteBA. Artists: Jaan Toomik (Estonia); Axel Straschnoy (Finland / Argentina); Regina Parra (Brazil); Marge Monko (Estonia); Minna Långström (Finland). Presented by Carmen Ferreyra, CPR Director. With the support of Fundación Iberoamericana de Finlandia.
Run time: 70 minutes – Featured Videos:
The Line - Four Projections (Minna Långström, Finland)
Red Dawn/Punane Koit (Marge Monko, Estonia)
7.536 passos (por uma geografia da proximidade) (Regina Parra, Brazil)
La Figure de la terre/La figura de la tierra (Axel Straschnoy, Finland/Argentina)
Father and Son (Jaan Toomik, Estonia)
The work is Dancing Home (Jaan Toomik, Estonia)


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Employment law
Luther Rechtsanwaltgesellschaft has one of the biggest and most productive employment law teams in the German market.
It is a strategic partner of the BVAU (Bundesverband der Arbeitsrechtler in Unternehmen e.V.).
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iBin – Portable Recycle Bin Can Recover Files From USB Flash Drive
iBin is a portable recycle bin for USB Flash Drives developed with AutoHotKey. The default Recycle Bin feature build into Windows is only useful for storing and recovering deleted files from the local hard disk. When you delete a file from the USB drive, it will be deleted from the device file system as well and is never stored in the default Windows recycle bin. Which means recovering the lost files will be much more difficult (although it is still possible).
In case you deleted an important file by mistake from the USB Drive, iBin makes it easier to recover it and works a bit similar to the default Windows recycle bin.
After you have downloaded and extracted the iBin archive, copy the iBin folder to the USB Drive and start the app. It will sit in the system tray and monitor the Delete action when performed in the USB drive. When a Delete action is executed, iBin will replace the default Delete confirmation dialog window with another one as shown in the screenshot below.
You can either choose to continue erasing the data, cancel it, or dump the file to iBin. If you choose the latter, the file will be transferred to the iBin folder(sort of recycle bin folder).
Now you can choose to open or clean the iBin folder from the system tray context menu. There is also an option to Undo Last Dumping which will restore the last dumped file.
Click Dumping Management and a new dialog window will open from where you can manage all files that have been dumped inside the iBin folder. To recover a file, select it and click the Recycle Data Selected button. To delete a file, select it and click the Clear Data Selected button. When you choose to Select All files, it will even select the iBin executable file but will not delete it.
You can modify options, change behavior, assign space, disable hotkeys, etc from the Custom Options dialog window which can be opened from the system tray context menu.
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It was developed so that it can work with all versions of Windows, including the latest Windows 7. Since it works from the USB drive only, this makes sense.


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STV - The Hour Show
As resident historian on STV's The Hour Show Ashley presented a broad spectrum of historical subjects spanning from the ancient origins of Christmas and Halloween, to food rituals and religious traditions, explaining why the beliefs of ancient cultures determine much of what we celebrate and eat today.
Origins of Festivals
Ashley Joins Michelle MacMannus and comedian Sean Hughes to discuss the history of festivals and their origins in ancient harvest rituals.
Origins of Halloween
Do you know why we carve pumpkins at Halloween, or what 'Trick or Treating' is all about? Historian Ashley Cowie joins Michelle McManus, Des McLean and Phyllida Law to reveal the true origins of Halloween.
Robert Burns Revealed
Everyones heard of Robbie Burns, but Historian Ashley Cowie lifts the lid on Scotland's national poet, revealing the darker, and more interesting side of the Bard.
Sinking of the Royal Oak
Ashley joins the Steven Jardine and Michelle McManus on the couch to discuss the tragic events surrounding the sinking of HMS Royal Oak in 1939.
Origins of Friday 13th
Why is 13 regarded as unlucky? Why not 12 or 14? Ashley joins Michelle McManus and Steven Jardine to discuss superstitions and the origins of Friday 13th.
Origins of Christmas Part 2 Part 1
Ashley joins Michelle McManus and Steven Jardine to discuss the origins of Christmas traditions.
Origins of Christmas Part 2
Ashley joins Michelle McManus, Steven Jardine and Daniel O'Donnell to discuss the Pagan origins of Christmas.
The Rosslyn Templar
Ashley joins Vicky Kay and Michelle McManus to discuss his latest book The Rosslyn Templar.
Glasgow University School of Art - 3d Digital Design Studio
Using 3d scans of Rosslyn Chapel within the Glasgow School of Art's 3d visualisation suite, Ashley will discuss the ancient Greek origins of 3d design and how stereoscopic technology can be used to better understand ancient maps.


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Gamesa, the fourth largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, execute the order on a turnkey basis and will handle installation and operation of the facility to be set up in Amba, Madhya Pradesh.
The 50 MW project will be made up of 25 units of 2 MW wind turbine and will be commissioned by March 2017.
Gamesa will handle the entire infrastructure needed to install and operate the facility.
"We have recently crossed 1,000 MW of commissioned wind energy assets and our relationship with Gamesa has played an instrumental role in making this happen," said Sumant Sinha, Chairman & CEO, ReNew Power.
The order forms part of the 304 MW consolidated orders announced for India vide Gamesa's global press release.


text: We are just a few days away from the start of the install of over 110 works over almost 4 stories at the Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics designed by Thom Mayne. Last weekend we had our final walk through and mock up exhibition plan with the very talented David Ross, from Frederick and Fisher Partners Architects. The exciting architecture will pose a challenging install but our layout is set, catalogs and cards on their way and the opening is just around the corner on Sunday, June 5th form 3-5:30pm!


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Top 5 Reasons to try Vegan
Here are the top 5 reasons on why you should give veganism a try:
1. Save animals. Those two words alone are enough for many. Not eating animals prevents less animals being slaughtered. So use agave instead of bee's honey, instead of wearing fur, how about faux fur and instead of applying animal tested make-up, go for the cruelty free products that don't test on them.
2. Stop animal abuse. This reason ties in with the first point; however the abuse is something that many turn a blind eye to. Don't participate in events that cause pain to animals for our entertainment purposes. Why watch an elephant in pain just so we can cruelly sit on them for a little fun? Or see the lions in zoos wither away being stuck in a cage so we can pass by for an hour of fun?
3. Diet. For many it's health reasons. Our stomachs take a long time to digest meat and both meat and dairy can open the door for various diseases. So opt out of animal products both in food and everyday items and lower your risk of diseases.
4. Increase your mood! Here's a fun fact. By not eating meat, you avoid eating the hormones and antibiotics the animals are forced to take. Eliminating this, sparks energy in your body so you won't feel the sluggish symptoms that comes with eating meat and dairy.
5. Environment. Another fun fact. Water needed to feed animals that are meant for our consumption requires almost 6 times the amount of water (per tons) needed to water our crops for consumption. Being vegan, you're contributing to the lessening of our water waste.
I know I've been "beating the vegan drum" alot lately, but since I became vegan I'm discovering all the ways that it helps my body, my mind and our planet. And I just wanted to share these insights with anyone who is interested.
I do take a daily multi-vitamin which helps me prevent any B12 and Vitamin C deficiencies. Here's a link if you want to check it out:


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Specific Roles Aboard a Tugboat for a Merchant Mariner
If you have the desire to work as a mariner, tugboat jobs are some of the employment opportunities that you might want to pursue. While most people that want to become sailors often dream of sailing on a deep sea vessel, tugboats in the U.S offer plenty of river work as well as ocean towing and ship assist work. Tug boats are found in the by the hundreds in the Gulf of Mexico and other ocean environments in addition to the tow boats that can be found sailing in the Great Lakes and inland rivers. The good thing about getting a job on a tug boat vessel is the fact that there are several different types of job opportunities and roles to be filled. This allows people with different credentials and experiences the opportunity to enter the maritime industry as merchant sailors.
If you are interested in working aboard a tugboat, here are some of the employment opportunities that you might find available.
This is an entry level job on a tow barge or tugboat. Deckhands carry out duties given by the captain. These might include barge towing operations, handling anchoring and dock related duties. Deckhand workers can work their way up to become able bodied seamen or even work in the engine room upon demonstrating proper work ethic, the right credentials and expertise.
AB (Able Bodied Seaman)
This role on a tugboat is basically similar to that of a deckhand only that an able bodied seaman or AB is considered to be more skilled. The AB also carries out roles ordered by the captain or mate such as but not limited to tow operations, deckhand chores and maintaining cleanliness on a vessel. Better credentials and ample 'sea time' experience, an able bodied seaman can elevate to better jobs within the hierarchy of the tugboat.
Engineer / QMED (Qualified Member of Engine Department)
The operation and maintenance of a tugboat is often taken care of by the chief engineer of a tugboat. Mobilizing the engineering crew as well as the main engines, cargo handling equipment, auxiliary machinery and loading of fuel are all duties and areas under chief engineer. Depending on the tonnage level of a vessel, there are many technical systems that need the expertise of an engineer. These include the hydraulics, electrical distribution, fuel service, polishing, sanitation and generator systems to mention a few.
Maintaining all of these sections of a ship is not a one man task. The chief engineer always has deputies to help with the work. A large vessel might have several deputy engineers by every seagoing vessels must have an engineer to man the engine rooms.
Individual with qualifications and experience as mates can also work on push boats when the chance arises. Mates are almost like the deputy to a captain. They report directly to the captain about the condition of the sailing vessel. It is the role of these individuals to supervise vessel towing, ship assist operations, docking and vessel navigation among other administrative roles. The tonnage capacity of a ship is also used to distinguish the level of competence or experience for mates.
Among the different positions that tugboats have to offer, the captain is the highest rank and is responsible for the lives and safety of each crew m ember working aboard a merchant carrier. The captain is also responsible for the safe operation of the vessel. Being the overall authority on the ship, a tug captain also has to oversee maritime procedures with the help of an assistant or mate.
Besides having the relevant skills for navigation, seaman and towing expertise, a captain is also required to possess leadership and managerial skills because of the nature of the job. It takes several years of sailing to get to this level in addition to having the relevant qualifications.
Tugboat jobs in general offer a wide variety of employment opportunities for mariners with different levels sill and experience. Whether you are seeking an entry level job or an administrative position, having the appropriate credentials is essential. To learn more about how to get a job on a U.S. tugboat as well as the relevant qualifications that are required for different roles, get a copy this eBook offer titled 'How to become a sailor in the U.S. merchant marine fleet. You stand the chance to learn the secret towards starting a professional career as a sailor.
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Essential Cami
In 2011, independent inner wear designer Maria Constantatos introduced a new kind of camisole to the market called The Essential Cami. With no straps or apparatus in the back, and with a Patent, Constantatos' invention had the potential to carve out a new niche in the women's innerwear market.
With no investors and no sales or marketing force, Constantatos was at a big disadvantage bringing attention to her product. Nutter Media was brought on in 2011 to introduce The Essential Cami to the national media.
Positioning the product as "the first backless camisole", Nutter Media first procured an endorsement and review from Hearst Magazine's online women's magazine RealBeauty. Nutter Media then introduced the Essential Cami to Adam Glassman, Creative Director of O, the Oprah Magazine, who introduced the product to Gayle King. Glassman then introduced the product on her show. Working with several TV stylists who regularly do inner-wear segments on national and regional TV, the Essential Cami was then featured on Dr. Oz, the Marie Osmond Show, and Better TV.
As a result of working with Nutter Media, Maria Constantatos' invention -- The Essential Cami -- had a national PR operation on par with any giant inner wear brand.