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Access City Award 2018
The European Commission rewarded the most accessible cities at a ceremony during the annual European Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference in Brussels, on 5 December.
This year, 26 cities across the EU participated in the competition. After strict selection procedures made by national and EU juries, four European cities were shortlisted:
- Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
- Lyon (France)
- Viborg (Denmark)
At the closing ceremony of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference the European Commission announced Lyon, France, as the winner of the Access City Award. The city was rewarded for its inclusive and universal accessibility.
Lyon's public buses are 100% accessible, and access to culture for all is also ensured, thanks to the inclusion of accessible equipment in libraries, such as reading machines, audiobook readers and magnifying screens. The city has also developed digital tools for people with disabilities, and in terms of work integration, 7.8% of civil servants are people with a disability. This is significantly higher than the legal minimum quota of 6% required by the French legislation.
The European Commission also rewarded the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and the city of Luxembourg with a second and third place respectively. Ljubljana integrated accessibility in its overall policy, appointing a special advisory committee with elderly and people with disabilities on board so that they are directly involved in the city's policymaking. The city of Luxembourg has put a lot of effort into raising awareness among citizens to avoid stigma in relation to disability and building a highly inclusive city in which everyone feels comfortable.
Finally, the city of Viborg in Denmark received a special mention for reconciling its historical heritage and hilly landscape with an accessible infrastructure.
Why an Access City Award 2018 if it all happens in 2017?
The Access City award allows the winning cities to showcase their efforts in making life more accessible for disabled and older people during the following year. Like this, the winners will continue raising awareness of accessibility across their city and across Europe. EU cities will also keep the commitment to implement their proposed plans for the future and share their practices in the EU Member States.
Best practices in 2017
Your initiatives can inspire other cities to improve their policy and activities in the field of accessibility. As in previous years, a brochure with the outcome of the Access City Award 2017 and the winning cities was published by the European Commission.
Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, Marianne Thyssen emphasises in the brochure that accessibility policy plays a key role in removing the barriers people with disabilities still face in their daily lives. ''Accessibility thrives when there is the political will to make it happen and when policy makers actively engage in dialogue with experts, people with disabilities, companies and service providers. Making cities accessible will, in the end, benefit all people".
You will find detailed information in the brochure on the innovative projects, funding and contact information of each winning city. Reading the brochure (PDF file) can give you an idea of which of your existing projects could be highlighted in your application. At the same time, the brochure's content could inspire you to start new projects to improve accessibility in your cities. You can also watch what happened during the ceremony for the 2017 Access City Award.


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Financial Assistance
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Welcome from Donna Kendall, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Welcome to Bentley University!
Our office is committed to helping you and your family make your Bentley education an affordable investment. Our staff will work with you to review options available to you, which include scholarships, grants, loans and campus work programs. More than 70% of our students receive one of these forms of aid.
Our website contains a wealth of information about the process for applying for aid. We recognize that it can be time-consuming, potentially complicated, and occasionally confusing. We are here to help you throughout the process while you're here at Bentley. We look forward to working with you.
Important Announcements
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The Office of Financial Assistance is now on Facebook! We invite you to like us on Facebook for the latest information on private scholarship opportunities.
Office Hours
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Nondiscrimination Policy
Bentley University does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in any of its educational programs or activities, including scholarships, loans, and athletics, on the basis of race, color, sex, marital or parental status, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, religion, handicap, or disability. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Revenue Procedure 75-50 prohibiting such discrimination. Anyone believing that he or she has experienced adverse treatment may register a complaint with Judy Malone, general counsel, at 781-891-2016.

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What fun! I just received the latest Zentangle Newsletter and within it the new tangle pattern called "Well."
Typical to my journey, my mind immediately wondered about where this pattern could go. With pen in hand, I created the tangellation below. It occurred to me that leaving the last step out of this new pattern might provide a look of its own, and it did.
That isn't what really got me excited though. It was the shading that was the "Bam!" moment for me.
Take a look below and you will see that the pattern looks very similar to cadent. To me it appears to be a woven cadent. Cool! While I love teaching people to draw cadent, I have always found the shading to be hard to explain and stressful to execute. As I began to shade I said....."I'll be!" :o)
The shading on my tangellation, or variant, of "Well" provides the simple steps, true to the Zentangle method, for executing the shading. One only need focus on each of the original boxes in the grid, and add a shade under each of the curves. Voila!
No thinking involved - I love it!


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Support - Get Involved
Performers, apprentices, parents, friends, and families help support Kaze Daiko and the regional Taiko community in many ways.
Kaze is a member and parent/guardian run organization. Parents commit to support roles including helping each apprentice and performing member build their own drums, stands, and uniforms. Kaze members also support each other and build lasting friendships.
Help spread the word about Kaze Daiko's performances, classes and workshops. You can also help in recruiting efforts - do you know youth ages 7-15 who might enjoy learning Taiko? Kaze also welcomes donations for materials for drums, stands and uniformns.
Kaze is also a member of the Regional Taiko Group (RTG); representatives from multiple Taiko groups to share resources, organize classes, and collaborative performances for regional festivals and events. RTG can also put you in touch with groups offering adult classes


text: Weak Minded Fool – Sometimes when I write the comic I will have to come up with a title for it on the website a week or so later and when I write it I try to make it funny in some way. This one ended up being funnier than the punchline so I switched them round! That's the benefit of working ahead and allowing ideas to simmer for a little while. This is the first of the Art-Rage drawn comics on my new Ugee 2150. Expect a blog post about that soon.


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|†Cedrorestes crichtoni
Gilpin et al., 2007
Cedrorestes is a genus of iguanodontian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of Utah. It is based on an incomplete skeleton which was found in the Barremian-age Yellow Cat Member of the Cedar Mountain Formation.
Discovery and history[edit]
Cedrorestes is based on DMNH 47994, a partial skeleton including rib fragments, a sacrum, the left ilium and a portion of the right, a right thighbone, the right third metatarsal, and fragments of ossified tendons. These remains were in 2001 recovered from near the top of the Yellow Cat Member of the Cedar Mountain Formation, in east-central Utah. They were found scattered in a calcareous mudstone, and showed evidence of pre-burial damage, from weathering or trampling.[1]
This genus can be told apart from other iguanodontian ornithopods by its combination of a tall ilium, as is present in Iguanodon-like ornithopods, with a large lateral bony process above and behind the acetabulum and joint surface for the ischium, as is seen in hadrosaurids. David Gilpin and his coauthors, who described the specimen, noted that the lateral process has been considered diagnostic for hadrosaurids,[1][2] and interpreted the combination of anatomical characteristics in Cedrorestes as evidence that the genus was close to the division between hadrosaurids and iguanodontids. They placed their new genus in Hadrosauridae, as the earliest known hadrosaurid.[1]
The etymology of the generic name is, from Latin, cedrus (cedr-); "cedar" + Greek oros-; "mountain", after the Cedar Mountain formation, where the fossil was found + Greek suffix ending -etes; "dweller". The specific epithet crichtoni is after Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park and The Lost World. Other dinosaurs named after M.Crichton is Crichtonsaurus and Crichtonpelta.[1]
Paleoecology and paleobiology[edit]
The Yellow Cat Member of the Cedar Mountain Formation is known for its dinosaurs, including the small coelurosaurian theropod Nedcolbertia, the dromaeosaurid Utahraptor, brachiosaurid sauropod Cedarosaurus, and heavily armored ankylosaurid Gastonia.[3]
Whether a basal hadrosaurid or derived non-hadrosaurid iguanodontian, Cedrorestes would have been a large herbivore capable of moving both bipedally or on all fours.[4][5] The structure of its hip indicates that it had hadrosaurid-like leg muscles, but the functional significance of the changes in leg muscles from the iguanodontian layout to the hadrosaurid layout, and resulting differences in movement (if any), are not yet understood.[1] Detailed interpretations of the paleobiology of Cedrorestes must wait for the discovery of more extensive remains.
- ^ a b c d e Gilpin, David; DiCroce, Tony; Carpenter, Kenneth (2007). "A possible new basal hadrosaur from the Lower Cretaceous Cedar Mountain Formation of Eastern Utah". In Carpenter, K. (ed.). Horns and Beaks: Ceratopsian and Ornithopod Dinosaurs. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press. pp. 79–89. ISBN 0-253-34817-X.
- ^ Weishampel, David B.; Horner, Jack R. (1990). "Hadrosauridae". In Weishampel, David B.; Osmólska, Halszka; Dodson, Peter (eds.). The Dinosauria (1st ed.). Berkeley: University of California Press. pp. 534–561. ISBN 0-520-06727-4.
- ^ Weishampel, David B.; Barrett, Paul M.; Coria, Rodolfo A.; Le Loeuff, Jean; Xu Xing; Zhao Xijin; Sahni, Ashok; Gomani, Elizabeth, M.P.; Noto, Christopher R. (2004). "Dinosaur Distribution". In Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; Osmólska, Halszka (eds.). The Dinosauria (2nd ed.). Berkeley: University of California Press. pp. 517–606. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ^ Horner, John R.; Weishampel, David B.; and Forster, Catherine A. (2004). "Hadrosauridae". The Dinosauria, 2nd edition. 438–463.
- ^ Norman, David B. (2004). "Basal Iguanodontia". In Weishampel, D.B.; Dodson, P.; Osmólska, H. (eds.). The Dinosauria (2nd ed.). Berkeley: University of California Press. pp. 413–437. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.


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Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is a well-respected multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. We are proud to have been named a Morning Call Top Workplace numerous times, Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal) and been a recipient of the Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics)!
Our company provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction inspections and material testing, and grant writing services to clients in PA and beyond.
But, enough about us. We want to hear from YOU, if you are an experienced Inspector who is looking for an opportunity to grow and take the next step in your career – to develop and lead a team.
Our Geotechnical, Constructions Inspections and Materials Testing group is growing and searching for the right candidate to join our team in Mechanicsburg, PA. Preferred inspection certifications and experience are listed below and the successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to obtain additional certifications as needed.
Responsibilities will include inspection and testing of construction materials to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications, client meetings, and proposal writing. The qualified candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision; be self-motivated; look forward to developing a team; and possess good writing and communication skills.
Job Requirements (beyond the basic ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I certification, and radiation safety training for nuclear density gauge):
Isett offers a great potential for personal and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, vacation/holiday/sick pay, supplemental insurances, and flexible working schedules as projects allow in a professional, yet relaxed environment. Isett is an EOE.
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Diagram for Delinquents Update #5: Drag Me to Hell, Baby.
It's a long post, and one of my favorites for its winding but connected (at least I think so) narrative.
2.) Alas... we have returned. The crew has returned from our L.A. adventure where we interviewed five great subjects that will certainly make compelling contributions to the documentary.
We began with Broadcast Thought at Meltdown Comics, followed them with Jim Trombetta, and cleaned up with Mark Evanier, then headed to the UCLA Film and Television Archive to view footage that we will acquire for the picture. I must say, my socks have been knocked off by what I saw there!
This week's update teaser is a little excerpt from comics writer, journalist, and historian Mark Evanier.
The inspiration for this clip is Wertham's thoughts on the life and legacy of comics. In Seduction of the Innocent Wertham makes this particularly erroneous prediction:
"I have known many adults who have treasured throughout their lives some of the books they read as children. I have never come across any adult or adolescent who had outgrown comic-book reading who would ever dream of keeping any of these 'books' for any sentimental or other reason."
Again, I have responded to this particular statement in an earlier blog post. It's another of my favorites. The title comes from what is perhaps my favorite "Werthism". Check out: Diagram for Delinquents Update #6: Kafka for the Kiddies.
Mark has a simple, but elegant response to Wertham's above remarks:
3.) Next on the crew's agenda:
In ten days we will be sitting down for two important interviews.
First up is James E. Reibman in Philadelphia. That will be followed on the next day with the David Hajdu interview. These two men both play an important role in chronicling Wertham and the period of comics that our film begins in. I am excited for these interviews as I am looking forward to exploring and capturing the thoughts and perspectives of each!


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Datagate is a transmedia investigation game designed around the raytracing engine Arauna 2.
The player takes the role of an investigator assigned to a murder case. Set in the future, the player uses the data retreived from the victim's eye to analyze the last frame of his death.
The entire story unfolds through environmental storytelling that will be analyzed and discussed on an ad-hoc online board as part of a crowd-sourced investigation.


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The world is constantly evolving and with that comes changes in the way we live. The internet now plays a huge role into our lives; enabling us to stay effortlessly connected with others across the world. This has influenced many things; from the way we do business to the way we receive our news; but one of the aspects of life that has seen a big change is the world of dating. The traditional methods are fading away in favour of the modern online ones; and it is safe to say that online dating has now taken over how we meet people whether it is for love or the more casual quest for companionship.
To many dating sites
The first thing to acknowledge is that online dating has expanded too quickly as well as too widely. There are now many different sites that we can use to meet new potential partners. Looking for love and long term commitment? There are many sites for that. Fancy casual no strings attached sex? There are also many sites that will fulfil your desires; and the truth is that all those dating sites are widely populated, with their member base only expanding overtime.
The thing to note also is that it is not just men who are populating those sites; as women are also deciding that this is the right approach for them also. So what can you do? Just look around and find a site that suits your needs. If you want something serious then go with the traditional websites; but if you are more lustful then try casual adult dating sites. Basically go to the right place and you won't be seen badly for asking the wrong questions; which will lead to less rejection.
But does it work?
Dating always comes with a chance that it might or might not work; that is just a universal rule about it. Even when using the traditional methods of meeting people in bars, clubs and other public places; there are as many chances of things going well than there are chances of things not working out. The only real difference with online dating is that you have access to a lot more people; so in theory this does increase your chances of success. Of course you have to go through the caveat of making an appealing dating profile to make sure people are interested in you; but that can be compared to how well you dressed and held yourself when using the older traditional methods of dating.
Just a numbers game?
Yes it does sound like you are playing a numbers game by contacting enough people that you will eventually get some interest; and to some this might sound a bit dehumanizing. But is it really different from approaching a dancefloor in a nightclub? Ultimately the way you search for love or lust depends on whether you prefer taking your time and use a qualitative approach rather than just jumping on every interested person. Some people just want someone now whilst others are happy to take their time to find the right one for them; and ultimately online dating allows you to have that choice. The best thing you can do is to know what you want and be yourself; that way you are more likely to find the person that is right for you. But if you just want to have fun and you're not too picky then that's fine too; just remember to stay honest and no one will get hurt; only good times ahead!


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Game of Survival - Online
Game of Survival - Online - попытайтесь выжить в мире полном зомби.
Do what you want with many other survivor players in Online mode. Explore world occupied by zombies. Find weapons, drinks, woods, metals, redstone, cloth for bandages etc.. You'll hunt zombie from single survivor player mode to online survivor Multiplayer server to play with others!
Begin your action pocket survival game on the planet with random survivor or friends online in Multiplayer mode.
Try to survive on the unturned world! Find different resources, use your woods, metals and redstones for craft new items and build your what you want to survive! Watch out zombies, demons and other players to save your health and make sure you eat enough food. Make a fire to help you survive. there is also lots of new aspects of survival that make this a realistic fun online multiplayer survival game.
* Craft your collected items and use them to your advantage;
* Brilliant graphics and stimulating sound will always keep you energized;
* You will get back up of heaps of supportive items: ignite your prospect of action survival;
* Comfortable visual effect: the game is set against a vibrant theme, which will keep you enticed on your screen;
* You can play the action zombie survival game either in multiplayer mode or in single player mode: enjoy the tale of survival game with its awesome dynamics.
* Enjoy smooth control and be the pro against zombie attack: save the unturned world and set the law of survival for the fittest.
* Track your foes: with special sensor check the action movement of the zombies and demons around! Hunt them before these demons kill you.
* There is facility of accessing huge area map to understand the war ground: available both for single play game and multiplayer game.
* You will get scope to check your food, drink at stock! you will be able to check your life;
* After each session you will be able to check your score including how many zombies you have killed and how many times you were killed by zombie attack!
* A lot of weapon( colt, sniper, m79, h1z1, axe, mace);
* Crafting & Inventory System;
* Tons of item for survival craft.
Download this pocket survival game online on your android device and play with world! You will surely have a wonderful time now on your android device in hunting zombies! This game can be played on mobile and tablet. You will require hi speed internet to play well this Game of Survival in multiplayer mode.
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Considering Surround-Sound for Your HDTV System
The profusion of surround-sound standards is a confusing area in the audio arena. Surround sound is multichannel audio designed to produce spatial audio cues — sounds from all around you, in other words — relating to action on the HDTV's screen. It's usually described by the number of channels (or speakers) that a particular system uses to envelop you in sound:
- 5.1 channel system audio actually has six channels:
• A center-channel speaker (located directly above/below your HDTV) that reproduces dialog on your screen.
• Two front (or main-channel) speakers, which reproduce most of the musical soundtrack, plus left and right spatial cues (like someone walking into the room from one side or the other).
• Two surround speakers, located on the rear side walls of the room, that produce spatial cues behind you, and also provide diffuse (not easily locatable) sounds to help create an audio atmosphere.
• An LFE (or low-frequency effects) channel that uses your system's subwoofer (if you have one) to reproduce the very deep bass notes and sounds (like cannons exploding). The LFE channel, because it contains only a small portion of the full spectrum of audio frequencies humans can hear, is the ".1" of 5.1 (or any x.1 system).
- 6.1-channel systems add one extra speaker — a rear surround that is usually located on the back wall of your HDTV viewing room, and that provides an extra level of surround-sound detail.
- 7.1-channel systems that add two extra speakers, mounted on the back wall of the room.
Figure 1 shows a 5.1-channel surround-sound layout in a typical HDTV viewing room or home theater.
Enter the matrix
A surround-sound audio signal can be created three ways:
- It can be encoded in a DVD or HDTV program discretely (each individual channel is recorded on its own channel within the audio soundtrack). This is the best way to accurately produce surround sound — when the director wants you to hear that spooky footstep right there, discrete surround sound gives you the best chance of hearing it there!
- It can be matrixed in along with other audio channels. Typically, matrixed surround-sound signals are mixed into normal two-channel stereo soundtracks. If you're listening in stereo, you don't even hear the surround-sound cues, but if you've got a surround-sound system, these "hidden" tracks are extracted from the stereo soundtrack.
- Sometimes there is no surround sound (discrete or matrixed) for an HDTV program. Perhaps the movie was filmed in 1942, when there wasn't even stereo! Well, surround-sound hardware can often create its own best guesstimate of surround sound, using a regular two-channel stereo input.
If you have a piece of physical media (like a DVD), you can usually figure out which surround-sound format (or system) is being used by looking for labels. If you're watching a broadcast (HDTV or standard-definition), you might see a label or description on an onscreen program guide (or in the newspaper or TV Guide). Luckily your surround-sound decoder — the device that "reads" the encoded surround-sound signals and turns them into sounds you can hear — usually detects surround-sound formats automatically.
Introducing the formats
Two companies dominate the surround-sound system market: Dolby Labs and DTS. Dolby is the market leader, but both are common on DVDs and other source material. These are the most common surround formats:
- Dolby Digital/AC-3: The most widely used surround-sound format, Dolby Digital (also called AC-3) is part of the HDTV standard itself! Dolby Digital is a 5.1-channel, discrete surround-sound format, and in addition to HDTV programming, it can be found on most DVDs, and some digital cable and satellite TV programming.
- Dolby Digital doesn't have to be 5.1 channels. It's possible to use Dolby Digital for two-channel stereo or even mono (one-channel) soundtracks — which is often the case for older material filmed/recorded before the advent of surround sound.
- Dolby Digital EX: As Dolby's 6.1-channel solution (with the extra "rear-surround" channel added in), Dolby Digital EX provides 5.1 channels of discrete surround sound, but then uses a matrixed system for the rear surround.
- Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx: Pro Logic II is Dolby's system for decoding the matrixed surround sound found on some older TV sources — like VHS VCR tapes and some stereo NTSC TV broadcasts. A newer version named Pro Logic IIx is starting to appear on some audio/visual gear. Pro Logic II/IIx can also create relatively realistic-sounding surround sound from true two-channel sources like CDs or stereo TV broadcasts.
- DTS: DTS (the format) is DTS's (the company's) equivalent to Dolby Digital — a 5.1-channel surround-sound format. You mainly find DTS on DVDs.
- DTS-ES: DTS-ES is DTS's equivalent to Dolby Digital EX; a 6.1-channel system. Found on DVDs, DTS-ES differs from Dolby Digital EX in that at least some DTS-ES soundtracks use a discrete rear-surround channel. Not all do, however — look for the DTS-ES Discrete logo on the DVD case, otherwise assume you've got a matrixed DTS-ES soundtrack.
- DTS NEO:6: Not content to have equivalents to only Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX, DTS also has a system equivalent to Dolby Pro Logic II — DTS NEO. DTS NEO:6 takes two-channel audio input and magically creates multichannel 5.1 (or even 6.1 or 7.1) surround-sound soundtracks.
- Proprietary encoders: Some HDTVs (and other surround-sound gear) have a surround-sound system from someone other than Dolby or DTS — these systems typically provide functionality similar to Pro Logic II or NEO:6, creating multichannel audio output from two-channel input.
So why should you care? Well, you have two issues here:
- Be sure your system can decode the right audio formats.
- Buy the versions of audio that are most compatible with your system (or else know what you aren't getting when you buy).
In an ideal world, your audio-playback capability would support all these formats, but you want at least Dolby Digital. Most systems support both Dolby Digital and DTS. As far as the 6.1 or 7.1-channel systems go, that's a matter of personal taste — there's very little content out there for them, so they aren't requirements.
You can tell what encoding was used to create the audio by looking on the back of the DVD or CD.


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Rosemary Coffee Cookies
Saying that people living in the Northwest consume a lot of coffee would be like saying "Did you know that Koreans eat rice?". There are tea drinkers in the mix and - blasphemy - some of us drink both. But what I love about this place that I call home is that there are vast varieties of that cup of joe we adore so dearly. You want a darker blend? Smoother? A little acidic? Maybe some apple notes? You got it.
Now, what does one do when they are addicted to an ingredient? They use it in different forms and put it in everything. This is how it ended up in my cookies, alongside rosemary which is just as abundant as java in this town. Walk down any suburb around Seattle and you'll see huge rosemary bushes that look like they've been there since the beginning of time.
I love my city.
You can switch the instant coffee for decaf (ya wussy) as long as you're still getting that addicting aroma that starts your morning. Because as far as I'm concerned, these soft and chewy morsels are perfect anytime of day.
Coffee and Rosemary Cookies
3 dozen - 1 inch cookies
Cookie base lovingly adapted from Martha Stewart
2 ¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cup brown sugar
2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons Rosemary
3 Tablespoon instant coffee
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Strip the rosemary leaves off of the sprigs and finely chop.
- Whisk the flour, salt and baking soda together until evenly incorporated, then whisk in the instant coffee.
- Mix the sugar and butter together until it turns fluffy and creamy, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. In three batches, combine the flour mixture to get your dough.
- Fold in the chopped rosemary until it's evenly incorporated.
- Fit a dozen, Tablespoon sized balls on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container and cookies will stay soft and chewy.


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What do you need help with?
Setup your email account with your favourite mail client.
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You could always use the SmarterMail to simplify things.
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• Login using your email address and current password.
• Navigate to 'Settings' in the left navigation bar.
• The 'Account Settings' page should open.
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• Click on 'Save'.
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• Click the link contained in the email to reset your password.
If you don't have a backup recovery email, see the FAQ on how to set one up for next time.
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• Goto Email Accounts (POP3).
• Click on "Add New".
• Create an Admin account, click Save.
• Re-open the Admin account and tick the "Set as Domain Administrator" checkbox, click Save.
• Create an Info account and tick the "Set as the catch all account" checkbox, click Save.
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• Login using your email address and password.
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• Goto the 'Message' tab.
• Enter a 'Subject' for the response.
• Specify a 'Start' and 'End' date and time.
• Enter a message for the response.
• Click on 'Save'.
Override spam settings via SmarterMail
• Open SmarterMail in your browser via http://mail.<domainname>
• Login with the Admin account.
• Navigate to 'Settings' in the left navigation bar.
• Navigate to 'Domain Settings' > 'Filtering' > 'Spam Filtering'.
• Select "Overwrite spam settings for this domain".
• Goto "Actions".
• Ensure all "Action"s are "No Action".
• Click "Save".
Instructions below are for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mac Mail and Eudora.
In Outlook: (NOTE: This how-to assumes you're using POP/SMTP for email. It does not apply if you're using Microsoft Exchange for email.)
• Open Tools > Account Settings.
• Select your Email account from the list. Click Change.
• Click More Settings.
• Check the "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" box.
• Make sure that "Use same settings as my incoming mail server" is selected.
• Click the Advanced tab.
• Change the Outgoing Server field number from 25 to 5878.
• Click OK.
• Click Next until you reach the Finish button. Click Finish.
In Outlook Express:
• Open Tools > Accounts.
• Click the Mail tab.
• Select your email account from the list (should be "email@example.com"). Click the Properties button.
• Make sure the "Include this account when receiving mail or synchronizing" box is checked.
• Click the Servers tab. Locate the Settings button below Outgoing Mail Server. Click it.
• Locate the SMTP Port field (it should say 25). Change the 25 to 5878.
• Make sure the "My SMTP server requires authentication" box is checked.
• Click OK. Click OK again until you've closed all windows.
• Restart Outlook Express.
In Thunderbird:
• Go to Tools > Account Settings.
• Select Outgoing Server (SMTP) on the left pane of the Account Settings window.
• Select the SMTP server for your domain here. Click Edit.
• Change the number in the Port field to 5878
• Click OK.
• Click OK again to close the Account Settings window.
In MacMail:
• Open Preferences in the Mail menu.
• Click the Accounts tab to locate your account. Open it.
• Open the Outgoing Mail Server window.
• Change the number in the Port field to 5878.
• Check the "Use Authentication" box.
• Click Continue.
• Click Continue again. Close any remaining windows.
In Eudora:
• Open Preferences.
• Locate the SMTP Port field. Change 25 to 5878.
• For the "Secure Sockets when Sending" option, select "If Available, STARTTLS"
• Change "Use submission port (5878)" to ON.
• Change "Allow authentication" to ON.
• Click OK. Close Preferences.
Smartermail provides the functionality to retrieve lost passwords via the web interface (webmail).
In order to retrieve a lost password you will first need to setup a backup email address.
Below are the steps outlined to complete the setup of a backup email address for your mail account.
To setup a backup email address, follow these instructions:
• Log into SmarterMail web interface - the address is usually http://mail.yourdomainname.co.za
• Click the settings icon.
• Click Account Settings in the navigation pane.
• Click the User tab.
• In the Backup Email Address field, type the address you would like to use as a backup in case you forget your password.
• Click Save.
• Try logging out and back into eMarketing Control.
• Check and see that your machine is the only one accessing the eMarketing database file.
• Make sure that you are able to access the database file and that it is available on the network.
• Run the eMarketing Control as an 'Administrator'.
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Disk Watchman is an application that monitors your hard, removable and mapped network drive resources. It displays free and used disk space on real-time basis. You will be able to see and/or notified by E-mail/ICQ/SMS/sound when your free disk space falls short certain values. DW contains rapid tools to find disk space reserves (backup, temporary and duplicated files). You will be able to free up more space effectively with its intuitive and fast user interface. Advanced users will be pleased with ability to monitor file system changes. You can record filesystem state and then make a comparison report to see which files have been added, removed or changed. DW provides a simple and comfortable user interface, easy to understand setup and full control over the visualization process.


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Genospace understands that genomics is driving the development of precision medicine. We have developed a single storage and security platform through which we deliver a variety of applications and services. We specialize in data integration, modeling, analysis, interpretation, visualization and collaboration. Our applications are designed to improve and expand the products and services that you provide to your customers.
Genospace Trial Match: Match patients to trials in a mobile app
Genospace Trial Match is a mobile application that enables real-time clinical trial matching. The app provides instant actionability as physicians and other clinical professionals interact with patients. Users review trials with patients and refer patients to trials in second. The application updates with new EMR, molecular, or clinical trial information and revises matches for relevant patients. When matches are updated, users receive push notifications on their phone and can take action to facilitate trial enrollment. There, physicians can set up appointments, email trial details to patients, contact trial principal investigators, or set reminders for follow up. A desktop portal allows managers a system-wide view of all patients and trials, along with the ability to track all trial matches and referrals being made via the app.
Genospace Population Analytics: Integrate and analyze large data sets
Genospace Population Analytics provides a visual and interactive environment for analyzing combined clinical and molecular information. The platform enables researchers to visualize population data through displays that allow the selection of specific patients of interest. Data selections can be created iteratively, combining values across different variables, and then saved as cohorts in the platform. The platform provides a number of data analysis capabilities, including automatic quantitative and correlative comparison across and among data variables, which often leads users to novel data correlations not previously investigated.
Genospace Population Analytics provides a number of capabilities to support secure cloud-based collaboration and sharing. Users can share information on a peer-to-peer basis or through collaboration circles. The platform allows customers to offer tailored gateways to third party clients or other external groups. The data available within these portals is fully customizable by the customer.
Research foundations, molecular profiling labs, pathology groups, health systems and networks of community practices are powered by Genospace.
Genospace Patient Portals: Education, trial matching, and data collection
Genospace Patient Community Portals are customized, white-labeled patient communities designed to provide online forums for patients, caregivers and other parties with an interest in diseases that have genomic links. Whether for disease foundations supporting online patient communities, providers running registries that involve high-dimensional genomic data, or sponsors collecting patient-reported-outcomes, Genospace Patient Communities are designed to drive patient engagement, education, communication and data management.
As an example, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Community Gateway is powered by Genospace. View the live production site of one of our customers to learn more.
Genospace Clarify: Assemble proprietary knowledge bases
Genospace Clarify is a web portal that provides users with a workflow for curating molecular, clinical and other information. Genospace Clarify supports large panels up to exome-scale offerings. The information curated can be combined with Genospace standard content offerings, licensed content and other preferred customer-generated content or proprietary sources. Genospace Clarify is typically used if there is already an in-house curation team accustomed to their own report format and data sources.
Genospace Physician Portals: Interactive report delivery and insights
Genospace Physician Portals enable pathology, laboratory and specialty diagnostics customers to provide high-dimensional genomic results to physicians that must comprehend an ever-expanding set of clinically actionable genomic information and provide that information to an engaged patient population. Genospace seeks to improve information delivery to physicians by providing customers with white-labeled portals that offer:
Access to molecular profiling reports generated by external labs
Data from EMR or other clinical records
Additional information on genes, variants, therapeutics and enrolling clinical trials
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Genospace data security and storage are the backbone of our platforms. Each of our customers has their own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and the data are the property of our customers. Our platform offers:
A modern approach to distributed computing relying on web services and APIs
Semantic databases designed for the specific needs of genomic data
Data encryption in transit and at rest
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Systems designed to be HIPAA / HITECH compliant
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Hello, yesterday I got the new Mario game (downloaded it from eShop). I bought it mainly because I liked very much the co-op mode of the Wii version. Well, I have to say that I'm really disappointed so far: the game has a lot of slowdowns in co-op mode, sometimes it becomes so slow that you can't even play (in the middle of action it goes 5fps or so for some seconds). Anyone else here experienced these problems?
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Last week, the San Francisco Chronicle tweeted about our Greek Tahitian earrings. I then discovered that they were listed as part of their 2015 Style Gift Guide under Gifts for the Luxury Lover:
But when I woke up this morning to the old fashioned paper version of the Gift Guide and found our jewels on the front page, well, I knew it was going to be a great day!
It has been such an exciting year for Designs by Alina in our new city, San Francisco, which feels more and more like home with each passing day. Thank you San Francisco Chronicle for featuring our jewels and thank you patrons and friends for supporting us and all of your local businesses this holiday season and beyond! Click here for more of the Chronicle's holiday picks. Happy shopping!


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On Sun Myung Moon's Washington Times' America's Morning News radio program, L. Brent Bozell appeared and said the following about Barack Obama: "He is the Messiah; he is The One. . . "
Click here is you don't see the irony of this.
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Lijun He earned the doctoral degree in Philanthropic Studies with a minor in Nonprofit Management at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in 2015. She was an assistant professor at Depart of Public Administration at Pace University in New York from 2015-2018.
Lijun worked at various nonprofit organizations, including China-Europa Forum, the Department of Planned Giving and Major Gifts at the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, the Grants Program Department at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, and the Global Philanthropy Department at the Council on Foundations in Arlington, Virginia. She also helped build China's first Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management undergraduate program at Beijing Normal University Zhuhi, managed a project on Burmese refugees at the International Center and was an ambassador for Nexus Beijing in 2012. She has served on the Committee on Development & Alumni Relations and Government & Community Relations under Board of Trustees of Pace University and is currently serving as a Planning Committee member to P.E.A.R.L. Institute of New York, and the U.S. Strategic Advisor to Shenzhen Innovation Center for Corporate Social Responsibility in China.
Her research interests are entrepreneurship and philanthropy, impact investment, ethics, fundraising, and nonprofit management. Lijun has published both in English and Chinese academic journals, such as Nonprofit Leadership and Education, China Public Administration Review, and China Nonprofit Reviews. She writes occasionally about philanthropy for the Southern China Daily, China Fortune, Hurun Fortune Magazine and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. She also founded Shan Yu Zhi, a well-known Chinese blog on philanthropy featuring impact investing, family philanthropy, foundation management, and B-corp.
Lijun has been recognized with the following awards: Wilson Faculty Fellow (2015), Elite 50 graduate (2015), Emerging Scholar by the Association of Research for Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector (2014), a fellow of the Tobias Leadership for Excellence (2013), and as a Ford Foundation and Henry Luce Foundation Research Fellow (2013-2014).


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"Two policemen see their personal and professional lives fall apart in the wake of the Black Dahlia murder investigation."
Sometimes, although it's very rare, I'm just not in the mood to watch horror especially given the still very lacklustre selection available on Netflix. Instead of torturing myself with yet another piece of crap directed by somebody I've never heard and starring a bunch of equally anonymous non-actors, I went into a slightly "film noir" mode and revisited some classics over the weekend.
I started off by trying to watch Stanley Kubrick's "The Killing" (1956) but realised very quickly that I'm not actually a "film noir" fan and switched it off after less than ten minutes due to boredom. I prefer "neo-noir" so I did a quick search and found Roman Polanski's "Chinatown" (1974) which is still one of the greatest films ever made. It wasn't quite enough though. I was still in the mood for more of the same afterwards but Netflix didn't have "The Two Jakes" (1990) so I went into the uncharted territory of things by James Ellroy to watch instead.
Before I launch into a review of "The Black Dahlia", let me just say that after watching the BBC's "Arena" documentary back in 2001 about James Ellroy, I don't like the man. He came across as an arrogant asshole and he may even have a right to feel that way but I'll never read any of his books to find out due to his attitude.
I did like the movie adaptation of "L.A. Confidential" (1997) and, because I'd heard of "The Black Dahlia" (pronounced "Day-lia" by Patrick Macnee) from the "Hollywood Ghosts" documentary, I thought that Brian De Palma's movie would provide me with some worthwhile entertainment.
Unfortunately, although "The Black Dahlia" looked absolutely beautiful and had everything in place to make it outstanding including some gore, it was confusing as hell and didn't really have a lot to do with "The Black Dahlia" murder story at all other than it being weirdly relegated to a subplot.
The acting was really good, of course, but then you shouldn't be able to go wrong with the likes of Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, and Hilary Swank. It was just that the story made hardly any sense and the focus changed so often from what was important to what wasn't that I still have no idea what I watched or what the point of any of it was.
Since Hilary Swank had more screen time as the Black Dahlia's double than Mia Kirshner did as the "real" Elizabeth Short, I was very disappointed. As horrible as it may be to speak ill of the dead, both actresses were considerably more attractive than the genuine article which I've seen in photographs so it wasn't anything to do with their looks. it was simply the complete disregard for what could have been an interesting (if highly fictitious) account of Elizabeth Short's life which was the wasted opportunity.
As I've mentioned, "The Black Dahlia" looked the part with its excellent production values, sets, costumes, camerawork, music and all that other good stuff but the story wasn't well written enough to keep me interested. I doubt that it was James Ellroy's fault as I know that he has his own very personal obsession with the Black Dahlia murder which I'm sure makes a better book than such an appalling screenplay.
I noticed afterwards that there were a couple of other Black Dahlia movies on Netflix and I attempted to watch the Ulli Lommel version but barely made it through the opening titles before that crap went off. The other, "The Devil's Muse" (2007), went off just as quickly once I realised that it was some arty low-budget dreck starring more of the same kind of "actors".
I would love to see someone make a real period piece out of the life and death of Elizabeth Short because it's a fascinating story which needs to be told properly. After even the great Brian De Palma couldn't do it justice though, I doubt that it will ever happen.


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Dr. Regina's Personal Vision: To be her authentic self reflecting a balanced spiritual and physical life, allowing that healing presence within her to radiate as love, compassion, and a deep understanding of all life.
From that Vision: To be an authentic presence where people feel free to be themselves. To lovingly share with others the joy of learning to live authentically through self-love, self-determination and self-awareness. To facilitate an understanding that we all have the power to direct our lives from a place of internal and eternal wisdom, compassion, and not allowing our past history to define our destiny or who we are. And we begin right from where we are…for we are exactly where we need to be. Everything is always in Divine Order in accordance with our own understanding in any given moment. Acceptance of our total Beingness is the key to lovingly embracing who we are now and opens a way to what we are to become in our Wholeness.
Dr. Regina believes that the truest form of freedom is through a process of learning to live authentically guided by our Soulfulness, interactions with other beings and an openness to the Universal Laws and Principles. She maintains that all life is energy and an authentic aspect of who we are and therefore, believes that connecting with that Source is a natural way to bring forward the unique gifts present within us all, as well as promote self-healing. Her belief is that when we have the courage to be authentic, we give others permission to do the same. And when we learn to master Authentic Freedom, we can become an even greater force for positive change in the world. We all make a difference. We are here on purpose.
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I loved your January 2012 posting. I am sharing your knowledge that you have shared with me. Thanks my dear friend!
I currently follow you on facebook and really like the messages in your posts. Is there a book that you'd suggest that maybe have some of these type of "messages" you have posted? I have enjoyed everything you have posted so far and was just hoping that maybe there was some kind of literature I could also read that is kind of in alignment of what you are relaying.


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15 June 2014
Sometimes it's easy to think that something is only happening to you. It's difficult to talk about because it's completely isolating. You can be surrounded by people, but you're hiding behind a wall so you can't connect with them. You've never felt more alone.
Unfortunately child sexual exploitation is not a small scale problem. This is something that is not just happening to one or two children. Between April 2012 and March 2013 police recorded 23,000 sex offences against children under 18 in England and Wales – and nearly 19,000 of those were under the age of 16. It is also one of the most unreported crimes. The number of individuals it is likely to have affected is a staggeringly high number. More than one in three children who had experienced contact sexual abuse by an adult did not tell anyone about it – which means that figure could be only the tip of the iceberg.
It's not something that is easy to talk about. You might be embarrassed, ashamed, you might feel guilty and like it's somehow your fault or you deserved to be treated in that way. Child sexual exploitation is a form of abuse. We want to stop it.
The Facts and Figures
60% of 13-18 year olds who took part in a ChildLine survey had been asked for a sexual image or video of themselves. 40% had created one, and 25% had sent that image or video to someone else.
One in twenty children have been sexually abused. Of those, over 90% were abused by someone they knew.
There are lots of consequences of child sexual exploitation, both immediate, and others that might materialise further down the line. If you have been sexually exploited as a child or young person it is likely to be one of your first experiences of sex and of love. Without a more healthy relationship, this type of treatment might seem normal to you. You might even feel loyalty towards the person who is doing these things to you. It can often take someone else seeing what is happening, or a later realisation to truly accept that what happened is wrong.
The good news
There are loads of charities and services out there that have been set up specifically with the intention of helping out young people who have been affected – directly, or indirectly – by sexual exploitation. And we're here to offer help and support. Have a look at the other pages on this site for the services we offer. These include befriending, Girls Group, runaway service and the helpline. We have a specialised youth service for young people who are vulnerable to or have been exploited. We are not just a helpline service.
We're excellent listeners here at the Rose Campaign, so if you need to get something off your chest, or you want to find out who would be the best support network for you, call up for free, confidential support (0808 800 1037), or speak to us via our live chat facility on our website.
There's lots of reasons you might choose not to talk to anyone about what you're going through, or how it makes you feel, but bottling things up won't make them go away, so call us for free, and let us help.


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Application Verifier
Application Verifier (AppVerif.exe) is a dynamic verification tool for user-mode applications. This tool monitors application actions while the application runs, subjects the application to a variety of stresses and tests, and generates a report about potential errors in application execution or design.
Application Verifier can detect errors in any user-mode applications that are not based on managed code, including user-mode drivers. It finds subtle programming errors that might be difficult to detect during standard application testing or driver testing.
You can use Application Verifier alone or in conjunction with a user-mode debugger. This tool runs on Microsoft Windows XP and later versions of Windows. The current user must be a member of the Administrators group on the computer.
Application Verifier is not included in Debugging Tools for Windows. Application Verifier is included in the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK). You can find information about downloading and installing the Windows SDK here. After you install the Windows SDK, Appverif.exe and Appverif.chm will be in Windows\System32. To start Application Verifier, open a Command Prompt window and enter appverif.
The Application Verifier tool comes with its own documentation. To read the documentation, start Application Verifier, and from the Help menu, click Help, or press F1.
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"Proclaim is brilliant, it's just how you want it to be."
Eclipse is proud to boast an incredibly varied client base. This breadth of experience and knowledge enables us to provide solutions and service that make a very real difference to our clients.
Case studies can be found here, but the following is just a small selection of the very kind things our clients say about us:
Wayne Rajbansie (Director of Public Prosecutions), Government of the British Virgin Islands
"Proclaim is the clear market-leader and is now a fundamental part of our organisation. Essentially, the system is crucial to us in driving our cases to an effective outcome."
Esther Janalli-Brown (Partner), QualitySolicitors Copley Clark
"Eclipse's Proclaim software was the obvious choice, not only as the market-leader, but also as it is a Law Society endorsed provider."
James Temple (Head of IT), Seddons
"Implementing Proclaim means our future business needs and development can be met with confidence. The fact that Eclipse is Law Society Endorsed gives us that extra assurance that Eclipse is the right partner with which to move ahead."
Ruth Clapton (Head of Legal), Principal Global Investors
"Proclaim is the definitive solution for legal services."
Mark Heptinstall (Partner), Slater Heelis
"Eclipse is widely acknowledged as the market-leader in providing legal software solutions and we are looking forward to a long and successful partnership with them."
Mike Gillibrand (Finance Director), Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall
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The Doreen Cato Early Learning Center is the collection of preschool classrooms operated as part of the First Place education program.
The leaders and staff of the Doreen Cato Early Learning Center believe that all children are brilliant. Every child who joins our community is cared for and loved, while being immersed in a rich, culturally responsive learning environment.
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All economies globally have over the last few decades experienced different phases of growth and contraction. Nonetheless, the prevailing economic tide has forced the various trading blocs – and the countries therein – to closely examine the concept of productivity. Increased productivity can help to prevent some economies from falling further into decline, serve as a catalyst to reinvigorate economies which have stagnated, as well as enable thriving economies to move higher up the value chain.
These fluctuating economic times provide a useful opportunity to reflect on how the increased productivity and efficiency of a workforce can not only impact positively on the economic growth of an enterprise, and therefore a country, but can also be of great benefit to the employment and social prospects of the workers themselves. Improved efficiency of a workforce effected through greater ICT knowledge and skills, or e-productivity, is considered to be an important element in stimulating economic activity for the future, whilst promoting the concept of inclusive growth. In fact, it has been shown that over an eight-year period, ICT's contribution to positive labour productivity growth in a national economy is both significant and measurable[1]. By certifying workers' ICT skills to an internationally recognised standard, employers will develop a more productive workforce (as less time will be spent resolving ICT-related difficulties), and by having a measurable yardstick of their skill levels, will be able to deploy them more effectively and productively within the organisation[2].
Enhanced ICT Skills, Knowledge, and Certification as a Means to Stimulate Employment Growth
Some trends strongly suggest that in future the ratio of the need between skilled and unskilled jobs will alter significantly as the demand for jobs that require more skilled workers increases greatly[3].
This shift towards more highly skilled, productivity-driven growth will require major new investment in the skills, expertise, and innovative capabilities of enterprises and people over the forthcoming years. In terms of the human capital investment, measures such as investment in developing and certifying workers' ICT skills will be of enormous benefit in the creation of a more dynamic and productive workforce, and in a more even distribution of skills-based knowledge.
On a national policy level, this move towards productivity growth is aided by: matching workers with available vacancies; promoting job mobility through continuous education and training (CET); and enabling those unemployed to find work through the delivery of targeted (and ideally subsidised) skills-based training measures, such as the development and certification of ICT capabilities. Policies such as these become increasingly important instruments in helping to promote full employment and in fighting against social exclusion.
e-Productivity's Role in Working 'Smarter, not Harder'
For sustained economic growth, it is important to make better and more productive use of the current resources available, and especially by growing the skills and talents of the workforce. This investment in, and growth of, human capital becomes increasingly necessary in economies where the pool of those available to work is shrinking, due to factors such as an ageing workforce. This does not necessarily require workers to work harder or for longer hours; it relates to efficiency of output, and improved ICT skills allow for the up-skilling of a workforce, and facilitate the creation of an environment where fewer workers can perform a greater variety of more complex tasks. In essence, enhanced e-productivity is in line with the principle of working 'smarter, not harder'. An analysis of local drivers of growth shows that human capital is a fundamental source of economic development in an increasingly knowledge-based economy. Continuing education and training (CET) has a major contribution to make in driving inclusive growth; not only in providing the pool of skills that the economy needs locally, but also in fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and social cohesion[4].
Investment in ICT Training and Certification as a Benefit to Companies
The benefits of benchmarking workers' levels of ICT knowledge and skills against an internationally recognised certification, such as ECDL, are many: not only can it show the actual measurable return on investment (ROI) of an organisation's investment in the ICT training of its staff, but through targeted training and certification the amount of re-training required for staff is in itself also greatly reduced[5]. Additionally, a benefit of certification from the organisation's point of view is that by measuring the ICT skills of its workers against a quantifiable and objective standard, the overall efficiency (improved by enhanced e-productivity) of that organisation can be clearly demonstrated externally. This is particularly useful for service-based organisations that possess an external client base.
- A more dynamic workforce delivering enhanced e-productivity is becoming an increasingly important factor in building a sustainable competitive economy, and surviving the economic downturn.
- Investment in technology will only be successful when coupled with investment in human capital.
- Enhanced e-productivity will greatly benefit the creation of a more dynamic workforce as required by current labour and employment trends.
- Greater e-productivity allows for a more even distribution of skills-based knowledge, promotes inclusive growth, and full employment.
- With improved and certified ICT skills in the workforce a clear measurable benefit both to enterprises/organisations and to the workers themselves can clearly be demonstrated.
- Internationally recognised certification programmes show a clear demonstration of an organisation's investment in the ICT training of its staff.
[1] "Reaping the Benefits of ICT - Europe's Productivity Challenge" Economist Intelligence Unit, 2004 p.14
[2] "IT Skills: The Business Gain – Measuring Employees' Efficiency after e-Skills Training & Certification" ALBA Graduate Business School (Greece) 2010
[3] See Cedefop Briefing Note, Feb 2010: "Jobs in Europe to become more knowledge- and skills- intensive"
[4] See "More Than Just Jobs: Workforce Development in a Skills-Based Economy" – OECD, Feb 2008
[5] See "The Cost of Ignorance in an Information Society": Report – Bocconi University (Italy) & AICA 2001


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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
The 70s probably had the best selection of sugary breakfast cereals in history. Cookie Crisp. Trix. Count Chocula. Lucky Charms. And, of course, Cap'n Crunch. I definitely ate my fair share of the kooky captain's beige little balls, but I can't imagine what made somebody think "Hey, Captain Crunch would be awesome as a board game!" Nonetheless, kinda glad they did…
I've seen (and owned) a number of Mego's licensed figures, but despite enjoying the TV show, never owned and CHiPs toys. I'd seen them, of course, but a couple cop figures just didn't excite me. Now, if I'd seen Wheels Willy here (who I'm assuming was in the show) I might have changed my mind. I can't tell if that's an eye patch or cyborg implant he has, but he's a pretty bad ass looking villain.


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Last Wednesday my wife and I were sitting outside around a smoky pine fire. It was a damp 55 degrees – cold for here, but coveted by our family back in Wisconsin this time of year.
We were attending the annual changing of the local authorities. The indigenous village we live in has two men who are selected by town elders to lead the village each year, and the change from last year's authorities to the new year's authorities takes place on the first day of the year. It's accompanied by huge cauldrons of cooking beef, what the people call birria, and a large tub of atole, a sweet flour-based porridge-like beverage that reminds me of something Goldilocks imbibed while awaiting her bear-filled doom.
My truck was parked to one side, illuminating the party – there's no power here in the village, though government promises to provide it appear to be moving forward. Shadows were cast on the different groups of people, as they alternated between huddling around the fire and getting more food from the small building where it was being distributed.
Most gathered with their families. Women huddled with their children, sitting on the ground and sharing small bowls of the steaming beef, using corn tortillas as utensils. Men huddled around the fires; some smoked, some held blankets around themselves.
And then another truck pulled in. "Who is it?" said one of the men standing next to me. I guessed, based on the color of the truck – white. When you live in a village where only five people have trucks, it's pretty easy to tell who is who just based on the truck color. And I was right.
He turned off the lights, and the sounds of ranchero music drifted out the lowered windows.
People continued eating. Some began to complain – the broth in the meat dish was bitter, burned from sitting on the fire too long. Some blamed the cooks, who had worked all day. Others blamed the new judges for not arriving earlier. Still people ate it, accompanied by tortillas, some extra large tortillas called gordas, and more glasses of atole.
Then the man who had driven up in the white truck – stumbling drunk – stepped out of his truck. He joltingly walked up to the small building where they were serving the caldo. He asked why they hadn't served him yet. He said there was enough food for the dogs but he didn't have any yet.
And the people, the whole village on cue, went quiet. You could hear the fires crackling. They watched, waited, until the man received some food.
Women, with their children looked around nervously. Some whispered to their husbands, The kids are scared, let's get out of here. Some people packed up their things and leave.
You see, when you live in a village with no law enforcement, things can occasionally get out of hand, especially when alcohol is involved. Probably everyone here knows someone who has been shot during some sort of drunken confrontation.
Here, drinking emboldens a primarily non-confrontational people; old disputes come out, words you said come back to bite you. One of my closest Nahuatl friends found that out the hard way when he took a bullet in the back a few months ago, the result of some non-inflammatory but critical words he'd said about the wrong person.
So, when there's drinking and confrontation, fear is a common response. As if there wasn't enough things to fear out here – most Nahuatl fear the lightning, fear the ancestral spirit that lives on the hill in the middle of town, fear the witches in the area who cast spells – and in instances like this one – they fear each other.
The party was basically over. I told my wife we should probably go to, so we got in our truck, offered a ride to our neighbors and left.
It didn't occur to me until 1:30 that night, when for some reason I woke up, how sad this all was. A once-a-year party just ended early because of an alcohol-fueled spat. Women and children scared, people leaving.
And in the moment, I didn't even think about that. I just thought, hey, we should get out of here, too.
That reminded me. In life, often times the things we allow ourselves to get used to are things we shouldn't have to get used to. We've only been here two years, and I've already grown numb to these situations. Imagine the people who have lived here their whole lives.
It makes me sad to think about it. But it makes me wonder. It makes me wonder, if one day, when the people hear the Gospel in their own language, things like this will change.


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The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people. When He avenges blood; He remembers them, He does not forget the cry of the humble. (Psalm 9:9-12)
Dr. Jack, Richard, and Steve M. took up positions in front of the Town Center Mall for some great stop-light preaching opportunities.
God was glorified before hundreds of souls by the preaching of the word, one to one conversations, and the distribution of tracts.
Dr. Jack is great with kids and he spoke with these youngsters after one brave kid volunteered for the classic Good Person test which drew a large crowd.
Meanwhile, Mark and Steve were taking turns upon the box.
Curiously, this young man decided to grace us with some "gospel" tunes on his melodica. Though perhaps well-intentioned, it took the form of a distraction and, after prayers were silently offered, the young man moved on down the avenue to a place with less competition.
Many one-to-ones took place. Tracts and Bibles were distributed.
Brother Vinny joined us again, and dominated the intersection. Vinny's presentation of the Gospel is tough, taking no prisoners. This type of approach always draws some and offends others. As a former gang member he can challenge young men by calling them out on the sins he knows they are involved in. Numerous encouragers and hecklers interacted with the team members while Vinny was on the box.
Thanks to Jeremy for the great photos!
Saturday, October 4th - Instead of our usual Burbank outreach we will be meeting in Glendale at the Central Avenue entrance to the Galleria Mall, across from the Americana. There is a large sidewalk area at the stoplight between Broadway and Colorado. Large groups of shoppers gather at the light waiting to cross back and forth between the two malls. Please join us on the Galleria side at our usual start time of 6:00 pm. If you can join us for prayer, please meet in the CBC parking lot at 5:00 pm for prayer, and then caravan to the mall. We will NOT be returning to CBC after witnessing. See you there!
The Morning Shift 9/10/2014
Please join us on Wednesday mornings at 6:00 AM at the North Hollywood Metro Station on Lankershim Blvd. It's a great opportunity to share the truth with the thousands of commuters who pass through this area.
You can be sure the the cultists will be there passing out literature. In fact they are always there, literature in hand, when we arrive. Are we prepared to do for the truth what they do for a lie?
Abortuary Duty 9/13/2014
Counseling occurs under a variety of circumstances. Here Don is responding to an opportunity to plead with a young man who had just dropped off a woman in what we sadly refer to as the "drop and kill zone." He conveyed the idea that "real men" take responsibility. Although he claimed not to be the father of the child, Don pointed out to him that his participation by enabling the abortion makes him an accomplice to murder in God's eyes. Don exhorts such men to do the right thing and go up to the clinic and plead with the woman to change her mind. Sometimes this happens, and a victory is celebrated. Sadly, this man drove away, so we can only assume that he did not even try.
Lucy is a long time pro-life activist who is very bold in approaching and counseling expectant mothers as they approach the clinic. She has adopted a baby girl whose birth-mother was not able to care for her.
You can join the effort at the Mission Hills clinic, 10200 Sepulveda Blvd., 91345, every Saturday and Tuesday morning from 8 to 10 am. No experience necessary.
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- When is the CAC?
- Where is the CAC?
- How do I get there?
- What are the meal options provided?
- I forgot to register, can I still come?
- Childcare
- Accessibility
When is the CAC?
The conference is held over two days, Friday, March 23rd from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday March 24th from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Friday is Professionals' Day, with a full day of programming designed for professionals working with the foster care and adoption triads.
Saturday is the General Conference, with over 20 workshops to choose from. All members of the adoption and foster care constellations as well as professionals will be able to find workshops of interest.
Where is the CAC?
The conference will be held at the same place both days, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) located at 388 Ninth Street between Franklin and Webster Street on the second floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland's Chinatown.
How do I get there?
Public Transportation
From BART, the closest BART station is 12th Street Station at Broadway in Oakland. Walk south on Broadway to 11th Street and turn left. Continue on 11th Street and turn right on Franklin to enter the Pacific Renaissance Plaza.
From the Lake Merritt BART Station. Exit at the 9th Street exit and walk west on 9th Street for 5 blocks to the Pacific Renaissance Plaza.
Driving Directions
From San Francisco: from the Bay Bridge, continue to Hwy 580 East towards Oakland, then merge to Hwy 980 towards Downtown Oakland and exit on 11th/12th Streets. Turn left onto 11th Street and then right onto Webster Street. Pacific Renaissance Plaza building is on right side of block.
From East Bay, and points North and East: From Hwy 580 continue to Hwy 980 towards Downtown Oakland then continue as above.
From South Bay, and points South: Take Hwy 880 north and exit on Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway. Turn right onto 9th Street. Turn left on Franklin Street. Pacific Renaissance Plaza building is on right side of block.
Parking (Handicap Accessible) is available underground in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza. OACC does not validate for parking. The parking fee is $2 per hour with a maximum daily rate of $24. There is a flat fee special after 5pm weekdays. In the Plaza, take the elevator to the 2nd floor. OACC is the first suite on the left.
Franklin 88 Parking Garage on Franklin Street between 9th and 10th Street across the street from Pacific Renaissance Plaza is a flat fee all day on the weekends.
A garage on the corner of Webster and 11th Street has a flat fee all day ($6-$10) depending on when you arrive.
What are the meal options provided?
Lunch on both days will include a vegan and gluten-free option. We apologize but we cannot accommodate any other dietary requests.
Light snacks and beverages will be offered throughout the day.
I forgot to register, can I still come?
Yes, registration will be available at the door at a higher rate.
Child Care
Child care is not available at the CAC on either day.
Below are the types of access offered at the conference. For questions, contact Oakland Asian Cultural Center at 510-637-0455
Wheelchair Access
All conference spaces including bathroom are wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
There is public transportation within 4 blocks of the event and running at both the beginning and ending times of the event


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Today we take you on a journey through a genre of gaming that many of us hold near and dear to our hearts: fighting games. Re-joining me in this discussion are GeekTyrant VS veterans Parker Abegg and Drew Lawrence, along with our audio engineer Justin Holman and GameTyrant Podcast newcomer Bryan Dayley, also of VS fame. We go over some of our favorites, a couple of lesser known titles, and discuss why fighting games remain one of the leading competitive e-sports - from trash talking at arcades to competing in professional tournaments.
GameTyrant Podcast - Why We Love Fighting Games
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Variety - Grin with cat attached — LiveJournal
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Got lunch today from http://www.doughmasters.co.uk
Food's good, site kinda sucks.
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Date: July 8th, 2008 - 04:05 pm (Link)
Bit of a stretch for 'em to claim they created the rolled sandwich... rolled sarnies and wraps are more popular than the humble sandwich here. Still, looks tasty... want one of those ovens....


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What is Nursing?
Nurses are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation. For a more detailed description of nursing opportunities and median income in 2016 please see the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm.
How do I become a nurse?
There are multiple pathways to become a nurse, and multiple levels of nursing credentials. The University of Maryland College Park has a guaranteed pathway program in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore. See below for more information about the Guaranteed Admission Pathway, as well as other pathways to nursing.
UMCP/UMSON Guaranteed Admission Pathway
Click above for information about the pathway for students attending the University of Maryland, College Park, with the intent to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Click above for information about other pathways toward a degree in Nursing.
NOTE: Pre-Nursing is not a degree-granting program at the University of Maryland College Park. Admission to professional schools is competitive and is not guaranteed by University of Maryland College Park. Admission requirements vary depending upon the institution and prerequisites are subject to change - contact programs for most current requirements.
Other Nursing Resources:
- Nursing.org: http://www.nursing.org
- Explore Health Careers: http://explorehealthcareers.org/
- Discover Nursing: www.discovernursing.com/
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing: www.aacnnursing.org
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners: www.aanp.org


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This tour covers a wide variety of visits for you to enjoy - Marvel at the beauty of Abbotsford House, enjoy the bustling Scottish capital of Edinburgh or relax at the New Lanark Visitor Centre and learn about the area's rich heritage.Book Now
Sun 27 to Thu 31 Oct 2019 (5 Days)
This tour covers a wide variety of visits for you to enjoy Marvel at the beauty of Abbotsford House, enjoy the bustling Scottish capital of Edinburgh or relax at the New Lanark Visitor Centre and learn about the areas rich heritage.
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Abbotsford House & Gardens
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The New Lanark Visitor Centre
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We journey north to the Scottish Borders, arriving at the Peebles Hydro for our
4-night stay.
This morning we drive to the Scottish Border Town of Kelso, full of architectural and historic interest. In the afternoon, we visit the historic house and gardens of Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford. Abbotsford remains today as one of the most famous houses in the world.
Enjoy a morning guided tour of Edinburgh, followed by some free time to explore this great capital city.
We head through the Scottish countryside to the New Lanark Visitor Centre, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, which tells the fascinating story of the cotton mill village of New Lanark which was founded in the 18th century.
After breakfast we leave and head for home.
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Peebles Hydro is located in the heart of the Tweed Valley and just a 45-minute drive to Edinburgh. Originally a centre for hydropathic treatments, as the water in the surrounding area is known for its healthy properties. The building dates from the late 19th century and is surrounded by forest. Lounge, bar, restaurant with sun room and leisure centre, featuring a heated indoor pool, gym and spa facility. The town of Peebles itself is a 15-minute stroll away.
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When I first pulled my nerves together enough to start this blog and put myself out there in 2008 I could never have believed I would ever be typing this out. If you would have even tried to convince me a year and a half ago I would have scoffed, but here I am typing out the words 'WE MADE AN HGTV SHOW!'. Yeah, this can't be real. There will probably be a lot of these !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in this post
And yet, photographic evidence seems to confirm this really happened and wasn't just a really really good dream.
You might remember that we up and went down South to New Orleans last spring for a bit of an extended time...
My first taste of the French Quarter, the magical Jackson Square!
And while we had a very full, fun, exciting time, we also were also hard at work. We renovated and transformed a house there! It was a once in a lifetime experience, and nothing I'd ever imagined myself having the chance to do, let alone document it all and have to look back on and enjoy forever? What a bucket list moment!
It was a long road to get down to the Big Easy, and one I didn't walk alone. It was all the work of the amazing production company who took me under their wings about 16 months ago! This is not a process I have any familiarity with so when they reached out initially I almost didn't respond, thinking it was a mass email scam of some sort. I mean really, who expects an email like that to be the real deal???! But I did and I definitely made the right call. They are the most supportive, generous, genuine and accommodating people. Really, I could go on all day, but they hatched the idea of us going on a renovating adventure and let us pick where we wanted to go, then a very special gal at HGTV US told us to go for it, and the rest is history.
One of the long, hot and amazing days we captured! This was one of my favourite days of filming, we got so many of the local sights. The best part of this whole experience has been the people. The people who got us to New Orleans, the people who welcomed our family into New Orleans, the people who worked with us day in and day out to capture this adventure who felt more like family by the end of the first day, and the many many people who helped us make the transformation and renovation happen!
and of course, people like you. Every single time you have clicked on to my blog, left a comment, liked an instagram picture or sent an email you told me that you liked what I was putting out there and that keeps me going. That is something I can never thank anyone enough for! THANK YOU!
So, all this hard work, waiting (I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU FOREVER AGO!!!) and amazing adventure boil down to a show called Big Easy Reno. It means you can come along on the adventure with us and see the beautiful city of New Orleans through my eyes. All from the comfort of your home with a lot less of the stress and mess involved LOL. You can get all the details and more info on the show on the Big Easy Reno Facebook Page. Please like and share!!! And definitely tune in on December 12 at noon ET to HGTV (us only right now, sorry canadian friends!!!) to watch it all unfold!!!
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So simple, yet so tasty!
Serving size: 1 (adjust accordingly)
pour 1/2 - 1/3c of raw organic oats into a tupperware
pour apple juice (or any apple and other fruit combo, my fav is apple & ginger or apple & guava) over, just enough to nearly cover the oats
add any extras you desire such as a handful of goji berries; cinnamon; chia seeds (my chosen picks)
gently mix with a fork to make sure the juice has mixed with the dry ingredients, cover & soak for at least one hour in the fridge or if making in the morning just put it in the fridge at work when you arrive.
in a seperate container add 1/2c of organic yoghurt, this is to mix in with your oats once you are about to eat it.
feel free to add nuts/berries or any other fruit to it just before eating...ENJOY! :-)
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