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"Now you understand, Just why my head's not bowed…When you see me passing, It ought to make you proud. 'Cause I'm a woman, Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me." ― Maya Angelou
When I look at my daughter, I see a girl who's been setting her own stage since conception. Myles and I had always planned to have our kids closer in age, but Rhyan surprised us by a good six months, ha. On the day she was born, she came out with such a tight grasp on the umbilical cord that my doctor commented on her strength.
She's not one to get left behind and is always right there with her brother, crawling (sometimes furniture cruising) as fast as she can. Or she'll look you in the eye and lean just enough over the edge of the couch, that you think she's about to tumble off, and as you rush to grab her leg she laughs with glee. I just love her adventurous spirit.
As a parent you have a lot of hopes and dreams for your children. For Rhyan, I hope she never loses her sense of wonder, that she continues to investigate and learn, and that she never loses her sense of self. I want her to know that she is powerful. There's power in her voice, power in her thoughts, power in her body, and power in her love.
In honor of International Women's Day, I've reached out to some of the amazing mommas in my life and asked them to share their wishes for their daughters.
The most important thing is for Cruz to be happy. I hope that she is passionate, has a good heart, and knows how much she is loved. – Andy
My wish for you baby girl is a deep and defined sense of self. I believe through self-expression, self-worth, self-esteem and self-love, you will be able to stand for what is right in the world and not dim your light for anyone. – Laura
My main wish for my daughter is good health, because without that nothing else matters much. I hope that we can make changes in our behavior to ensure that our planet is a safe place for our children to live. I also wish that she is patient, strong, and optimistic in what can more often than not be a scary and overwhelming world. And of course for her happiness, her education/success in what she is passionate for, and for her to find love and partnership the way I have with her father, and to one day go on to have her own daughter! – Christina
My dream for Mila is that she creates her own [dreams] and realizes that she has all the tools to make them a reality. – Lahna
I hope that my daughter always understands her value, knows how great she is, that she can do, and be anything she dreams and aspires to. I hope that she's always happy, healthy, and that she follows her passions and desires in life. Also, that she stays her strong, spirited self, and always remains true to who she is. – Tracie
Well, I hope that my girls grow up happy, but not sheltered. That they are not afraid of a challenge and are able to be proud of themselves, without the need for validation from others. And to be intelligent, hard-working, and kind with a sense of humor! …Also for them to be best friends. – Joy
I really hope that she finds strong female mentors. I know for me (especially as a teenager) I didn't always see my mom as my role model or mentor, but some of my high school teachers and college professors were hugely influential during those years. Also, I hope that she recognizes that when people are unkind to her, it says more about them than it does about her. When we are happy with ourselves, we lift others up. – Olivia
Zoe, you're wise beyond your years…my dream for you is to become exactly whatever is in your heart and to know that mommy will support you no matter what! And Olivia, I can't wait to see you bloom into the world traveler and animal activist I see you growing into. I love your sweet spirit — it is going to take you so far. Make mommy even prouder girls! – Victoria
I wish for my daughter a future where social good is not just a "movement," but her way of life. I want her to be brave and proud enough to stand up for justice and humble enough to serve the poor and needy out of love. I want her to grow strong wings and soar above ignorance and discrimination. I wish her dreams are never limited! – Denisse
I hope she grows up to be a smart, kind, and compassionate woman. Never afraid to be herself and conquer her fears, as well as her dreams. And that she lives a life full of love, wonder and curiosity for herself and the world around her. – Kenia
"My hope for my girls is that they never view being a female as a barrier. I know that I, as their mom, will know that it is unfairly true at times. But, my hope is that they are oblivious to that hardship. I hope that it is far removed from them. I know some parents like to tame their children's goals and expectations; but, I hope my children, especially my girls, literally think that they can do anything…that they're invincible. With that mindset I believe that no person nor thing can ever make them feel defeated or unworthy." – Desirae
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From 2006 to #NOW, Twitter has acted as a timeline for what's happening in the world. This simple, yet powerful platform has allowed millions of people to share ideas and information instantly without barriers.
Twitter called us to create a permanent interactive installation at Twitter HQ in San Francisco, celebrating the most significant moments in the company's nine-year timeline.
We designed and sculpted interactive haptic sculptures representing nine key Twitter moments. Each piece is displayed in chronological order across a custom oak credenza embedded with sensors. As a sculpture is lifted, these sensors trigger an explosion of visuals taking over a 23x9 ft. wall. Particles of varying sizes and hues of blue burst and swirl around a floating hashtag before transforming into the Twitter content associated with that moment. Once a sculpture is placed back down, all the content from that moment fluidly transforms back into a particle before receding off the wall completely.
The very last sculpture is a real clock, representing everything trending in real time #NOW on Twitter.
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Tony's Italian Ristorante
16 W. Beck St., Columbus, OH 43215
Lunch: M-F 11:30-4
Dinner: M-Th 4-10, Fri 4-10:30, Sat 5-10:30
Tony and his staff invite you to come in and experience their high quality, yet reasonably priced food. You will enjoy a superb Italian meal prepared using only the finest ingredients. This includes our signature homemade pastas and hand-cut fresh meats. You will discover a taste difference unique to Tony's Ristorante.


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By David Elliott
APPETIZER: Review of Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a French port city just south of the Belgian border. From May 24 to June 4, 1940, it was the center less of a battle than a disaster, one converted by British luck, pluck and propaganda into a national resurrection. Nearly 400,000 men were cornered by German forces, and for obscure reasons Hitler held back his Panzers (probably for later Blitzkrieg-ing in central France). Churchill committed only a fraction of the Royal Navy and RAF, both precious for the coming Battle of Britain. About 338k of the 400,000 were rescued (though many of the French were later repatriated). Their saviors were often small, civilian vessels, voluntarily crossing the Channel. It was like Agincourt minus arrows, but more flags.
Much of the context remains a shade vague in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. First known for clever, conceptual films (Following, Memento, Inception), then the box office champ The Dark Knight, Nolan wrote and directed this somewhat conceptual but also docu-granular war saga. It starts with a lost British soldier joining the forces massed on the beach. First he goes to a dune and squats (must I draw a picture?). His name is Tommy (British troops were called Tommies in WWI). He and the other men are caught in grim suspense, then panic, as German planes strafe and bomb. Most of the movie is about small groups deep in harm's way. The faces are movingly real, but their identities (even Tom Hardy's) are oddly generic. Sound effects (and accents) are so potent that much of the speech becomes hard to follow.
Shot with brilliantly sharp film, not digitally, and fully alert to all issues of survival, this is not one of those old war epics jammed with famous stars. Subbing for all the gone Sirs is Sir Kenneth Branagh as a naval commander. Yes, the former Henry V is back in France (his model as Mr. Stiff Upper Lip must be Noel Coward in In Which We Serve). Nolan's spotlight hero is a doughty yacht captain, played by Mark Rylance as Britain's Indomitable Spirit. Between action storms we get tense, meditative pauses, and can ponder why the Brits make so many movies about their disasters and ordeals. Like A Bridge Too Far, The Malta Story, Fires Were Started, In Which We Serve, Bridge on the River Kwai, Zulu, The Cruel Sea, Khartoum and The Charge of the Light Brigade.
Though most attentive to fierce desperation, Nolan reaches for some heroics. When the rescue fleet of little boats appears on the horizon, someone asks Branagh what it is. With moist eyes he answers "Home," and the score surges with the Nimrod theme of Elgar's Enigma Variations. There is plenty of air combat, as bold RAF pilots shoot down nasty Heinkels (the Germans remain faceless terrors). Most movingly to me, an English pilot is shot down, glides his expiring plane elegantly to the beach, and then sets it on fire – up yours, Adolf!
Dunkirk is often too scary, or just noisy, to be quite exciting or stirring. The big budget appears to skimp on the gallant rescue fleet, with terse and gracious Rylance made to carry too much emblematic weight as the yacht skipper. Nolan achieves moments of nerve-racking realism, yet without challenging film's great battle episodes (Welles's Chimes at Midnight, Peckinpah's Cross of Iron, Klimov's Come and See, Kubrick's Paths of Glory, Branagh's Henry V, Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, Kurosawa's Ran and Seven Samurai – each a stylized stunner). Ten years ago we went to this beach with powerful brevity, in the Dunkirk sequence of Joe Wright's Atonement. Back we go. Keep calm and carry on.
SALAD (A List)
Ace Performances in British WWII Movies:
Laurence Olivier in The 49th Parallel, 1941; Noel Coward in In Which We Serve, 1942; Roger Livesey in The Life and Death of Col. Blimp, 1943; Michael Redgrave in The Captive Heart, 1946; James Mason in Five Fingers (Code Name Cicero), 1952; Jack Hawkins in The Cruel Sea, 1953; Robert Newton in The Desert Rats, 1953; Gregory Peck in The Purple Plain, 1954; Alec Guinness in The Bridge on the River Kwai, 1957; Christian Bale in Empire of the Sun, 1987; Sarah Miles in Hope and Glory, 1987; Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in The English Patient, 1996.
WINE (Vin Orsonaire de Chateau Welles)
Often undervalued in shaping Orson Welles as one-man extravaganza is a tradition long preceding radio and movies, that of the "great actor-managers in the twilight of their lifelong tours. (Orson had) been privileged to (see and) shake the hands of more than a few. He devoured books about David Garrick, Henry Irving, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Sir Ben Greet, who did it all: played leads, designed the sets, lighting and costumes, staged and produced … (the teen) was talking about presiding over his own repertory troupe." And so he did, by 22. (Quote from Patrick McGilligan's fine Young Orson: The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane.)
ENTRÉE (Starlight Rising)
A tribute: "In Chicago, war veteran and cheerful cinephile Bruce Trinz (1917-2011) owned and ran the Clark Theater, where I ushered. Each day's new double-bill lured sunrise pilgrims, tired shoppers, students, buffs, loners, daters, seniors, cruisers, nighthawks. For each picture Bruce wrote a rhymed couplet, like this one for Cagney's White Heat: 'A grim human bomb/ Who worshipped his mom." (Quote from Intro to my book Starlight Rising: Acting Up in Movies, obtainable from Amazon, Nook, Kindle.)
Even Peter Lorre is stunned, in The Beast With Five Fingers (Warner Bros., 1946; director Robert Florey, cinematographer Wesley Anderson).
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Barcelona was the destination for Mazda's recent CX-5 launch and we were up and at it early with our flight departing Dublin at 6:05 am. Slightly weary eyed we were greeted by Mazda staff on the sunny side who in turn gave us our first look at the new CX-5. This is a rather important vehicle for Mazda and with global sales of over 1.5 million since it's launch back in 2012, it means that this compact SUV accounts for some 25% of Mazda's global sales volume. As of now, more than 2,500 current-generation CX-5s have been sold in Ireland making it a serious player in this market. So what's new? Have Mazda made radical changes or simply played it safe?
Well, first impressions are good. I mean the design isn't drastically different from its predecessor but it certainly looks modern and stylish with reworked sidelines, a lower roofline and sharp front end. It looks premium not just because of the design but also the new colour options, which really accentuate the lines. The two new colours on the test cars are Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic. I thought the red was the same as we have seen on its predecessor but in fact it's now 20% brighter and up to 50% deeper thanks to a new three-layer painting technology called Takuninuri. It's flawless up close!
Inside the premium look and feel continues. Buyers will get generous standard equipment that includes LED headlights, 7" colour touch-screen display and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS). Moving up to Platinum models you can expect premium features like a reversing camera, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and Smart keyless entry, plus heated front seats and steering wheel. Mazda have also answered some critics and added a power lift tailgate for the first time and a new head-up display (HUD) that projects directly onto the windscreen featuring Traffic Sign Recognition. I can't explain how much better this is over the previous distracting fold out unit. It simply feels natural to glance at your speed on the windscreen rather than the tiny fold out head up display.
So after getting a shuttle transfer to see the complete range, it was time to drive the CX-5. Available in three generously specified trim levels, the nine model Irish range will start at €28,995. Our first test vehicle was the 2.0-litre 165hp SKYACTIV-G petrol engine, which is available in Executive, Executive SE and Platinum trim. This vehicle is only offered in front wheel drive and as a 6-speed manual. We don't anticipate this to be a volume seller here in Ireland but as petrol's have been making such a strong comeback, it was interesting to see how it performed. First off Mazda have paid particular attention to reducing noise and vibration within the cabin. This might be evident with road and wind noise but the high revving nature of the petrol does certainly protrude into the cabin. It wasn't exactly quick either for 165hp and I found myself working the gearbox a great deal on the twisty B roads. On the plus side it handled well through the bends thanks to the 15% stiffer torsional body rigidity over the outgoing model and felt like a really nice place to be. The driving position is lovely and visibility was second to none.
Next on my list to drive was the flagship 2.2-litre 175hp SKYACTIV-D which only comes in Platinum trim and is fitted with Mazda's i-ACTIV AWD with automatic transmission. This combination is sublime! We put in a good 100-kilometre test drive and it felt fantastic to drive. It was very silent and had ample torque to pull you out of corners and the gearbox (although not the sharpest) works well throughout the rev range. So why is the diesel so much quieter? Mazda have introduced noise reducing Natural Sound Smoother technology, which includes the fitting of a dynamic damper within the pin securing the piston to the connecting rod. Although pretty technical an engineer informed us that this significantly reduces reverberation on start-up and idle. This technology has also been extended to the 150hp version, which I drove last.
If truth be told I was sold on the 175hp model as I personally just like a vehicle to be the best it can be but I can appreciate the market will be veering towards the 150hp version and it's not hard to see why! Available with front-wheel drive and i-ACTIV AWD the 150hp comes with a choice of SKYACTIV-MT or SKYACTIV-Drive gearbox. The version I drove was manual and it felt more than adequate. So much so that I'm not sure if I could justify the 175hp version over it because you would be hard pressed to tell the difference on the open road! This for me was the surprise of the three as I thought the petrol would be a close rival for the high horsepower diesel but instead, my money would be on the 150hp 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D all day. This new Mazda CX-5 is arriving into the country over the next couple of weeks and readily available to test drive from June the first. Yes the sector is filled with great rivals such as the Seat Ateca, Hyundai Tucson and VW Tiguan but you would be mad not to test the CX-5. It's a fantastic all round package that offers premium quality in pretty much every area. Well done Mazda!
Stat Box: Mazda CX-5
Engine Size – 2.2 SkyActiv-D
Fuel Type – Diesel
Power – 150hp
Torque – 380Nm
Acceleration (0-100km/h) – 9.6 seconds
Top Speed – 199 km/h
Consumption (Combined) – 5.4L/100km
CO2 Emissions – 142g/km Band C
Road Tax – €390
Base Price – €28,995
Price as Tested – €35,995


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Dr. Koula Asimakopoulou, Psychologist
Reader in Health Psychology (King's College London)
HCPC Registered Psychologist
BSc (Hons)
PhD (Surrey)
Dr Koula Asimakopoulou is a Health Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council and a Chartered Scientist. She obtained her PhD in 2001 from the University of Surrey and since then she has researched and lectured both in the UK (Universities of Bath, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Roehampton) and overseas (University of Crete). Since 2007 she has been a Lecturer in Health Psychology at King's College London.
Dr. Asimakopoulou divides her time between lecturing, research, and treating patients with dental anxiety using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We are very lucky that she has chosen to work with us, making this much needed type of treatment available to more patients.


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SuperHeavy Tanks for the Gitungi/
Originally posted 26th October 2013
One of the problems with 15mm sci-fi is that manufacturers seem to think that everyone wants to play 28mm skirmish games using 15mm figures. This means they release a "range" of figures that isn't so much a range as a taster, with manufacturers thinking a range is complete with a few infantry types and maybe a support weapon or two. This is especially true for alien races.
No, no, no, no, no!
What you need is leg infantry; command figures at platoon and company level; support weapons like machine gun and mortar equivalents; artillery and anti-tank weapons; technical specialists and drones; recon troops; APCs to motorise your force; maybe assault troops and engineers; then scout cars or light tanks, medium tanks and heavy tanks; flyers; and maybe a drop ship. A full range!
Ranting aside, the Gitungi from Micropanzer are a prime example. Beautiful leg infantry and, now that the drones have been sold off elsewhere, that's it.
Well my Gitungi are lucky: they have managed to get hold of some of Khurasan's Federal Army tanks. The XM-6 SuperHeavy Grav tanks to be exact. Here they are:


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Willing Citizens and the making of a good society: the ideas underpinning the practical work of the Council on Social Action.
The Council on Social Action brings together innovators from every sector to generate ideas and initiatives through which Government and other key stakeholders can catalyse, celebrate and develop social action. We consider 'social action' to include the wide range of ways in which individuals, communities, organisations and businesses can seek through their choices, actions and commitments to address the social issues they care about.
This paper is all about supporting the role of the willing citizen.
"There is much that is bad in the world; talent wasted, aspirations unrealised, illness endured and harm done. But there is much more that is good; people supporting one another, communities finding solutions to problems, generosity and differences resolved."
We all have power: The wellbeing of us all, our communities and out planet is dependent on the aggregation of these individual, everyday behaviours. Together, through our actions, we have the power to change the world.
We are equal: Every individual is the author of their own life and can and should rise as far as their talents can take them but a recognition that we all need support at some time in our lives.
We must be guided by those who have least: People who experience a problem understand it best.


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- You likely won't have to make big changes. Under the ACA, if you already have a health care plan, you don't have to do anything at all. The new open enrollment health care exchanges are only for Americans who have no insurance. So if you get a call or email from a health insurance "provider" claiming they need personal data to incorporate into their system, hang up the phone or delete the email. Chances are you're being targeted by an I.D. fraudster.
- Uncle Sam won't be contacting you. The federal government is not selling health insurance policies to Americans. If you get a call or an email from someone purporting to be from the government looking to "sign you up" for a specific health care plan, ignore it. And whatever you do, don't offer your Social Security number or bank account and/or credit card number to anyone purporting to be from the government.
- There are no fees to sign up. There's no requirement to pay a fee to enroll in a government-run health care insurance exchange. If you're asked by someone claiming to be from the government or a health insurance provider asking for an upfront fee, know that it's a bogus request. As the CFA says, "If anyone wants to charge you for providing information or helping you sign up, it's a scam."
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Today brings a new era in the health care market as the open enrollment stage of the Affordable Care Act kicks off. Unfortunately, identity theft fraudsters are trying to get in on the action and designing ways to separate Americans from their money, this time using health care reform as leverage. Research from the Ponemon Institute shows that medical I.D. theft in the U.S. -- "when someone uses an individual's name and personal identity to fraudulently receive medical services, goods, and/or prescription drugs, including attempts to commit fraudulent billing" -- is up 20% in the past year, affecting 1.8 million Americans, who will lose $12 billion in out-of-pocket costs to medical identity theft. the issue in advance of major changes coming to the nation's health care system, the Washington, D.C.-based Consumer Federation of America is out with some fresh tips on how I.D. con artists try to dupe health care consumers out of their personal data. "Whenever there is a new government program or benefit, fraudsters will look for ways to take advantage of it by tricking people into giving them money or personal information," says Susan Grant, director of consumer protection at the federation. "We want to make sure that consumers get the real facts about how the new law works, know how to find legitimate help if they need it and avoid being misled by scammers." be on guard for scams when it comes to health care data and to keep the following in mind:


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Getting over your best friend shouldn't be this hard.
Plus-size Molly Sampson has had it–with herself and her best friend Benjamin Davis. And, well, his perfect girlfriend Emery, too. It's time to get over Benjamin. Stat.
At least that's what she decides in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Fed up–and, okay, nervous–Molly sets her Getting Over Benjamin Plan into motion. Except, well, she hadn't counted on so many bad dates. Or quitting her job. And definitely not meeting Joe Connolly, a guy she can't help but be drawn to, even if she suspects he has as many secrets as she does.
When Benjamin and Emery break up, Molly's thrown into a bit of a tailspin and faced with one of the toughest decisions of her life–choosing the relative security of what she knows, or taking a leap of faith into the great unknown and finally believing that big girls need love too.
Publication Date: 8/4/2015
Now I know people say that a character in a book reminds them of themselves all the time but when I say Molly and I are the same I mean it. This book was so good and made me smile, laugh, and cry. I never write reviews but this book I had to. Made me feel like maybe I'm not so strange after all.
Just to think that I bought this book due to his beautiful cover. I love stories about curvy women and it's really difficult to find a good one. This book it's a definitely 5 star's. Molly's love story is worth reading
This is my first book by this author and I couldn't put it down. I love the female lead. She is funny, self-deprecating, honest to a fault. Now towards the end I wasn't sure which way the book was gonna go. If the new guy or the best friend where gonna win her heart for good! Gotta say great ending. Read to find out who she ends up with!


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Dear friend,
I have big news today. My film, my labor of love, PATIENT SEVENTEEN is now available for rent on iTunes. This is a big moment in my field of investigative filmmaking, and a giant leap for me personally with faith and determination. I have worked hard to bring you this film, and I'm so proud and excited to share it with you today!
As someone who has entered my life, and remains a part of the information flow that comes from these types of creative endeavors, I ask that you take a moment, view the trailer and watch my film. It's a modern day Twilight Zone with a Clockwork Orange twist... except everything you see actually happened.
I have also included a number of free extras below, especially for you, that I have just now published for viewing. From my short film on Bob Lazar and a presentation I recently gave at the National Museum of Denmark, to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of PATIENT SEVENTEEN... you will be impressed and entertained.
So spread the word, and be sure to star and rate the film on iTunes. It helps to get the Word-On-The-Wash flowing. Here is a link to the FILM TRAILER.
I hope your Curiosity has been Weaponized, mine sure has!
With love,
Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell
Creator, Extraordinary Beliefs


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Could your heatbeat power your iPod?
It's not quite perpetual motion — but it might be the next best thing. Dr. Steve Beeby and a team of researchers at the School of Electronics & Computer Science (ECS) at Southampton University in the UK have developed a kinetic energy generator that harnesses the energy of environmental vibrations and movement. When you think about it, Elvis was right: There's a whole lotta shakin' going on. And the scientists working on the VIBES (Vibration Energy Scavenging) project want to put all that energy generated to good use.
Actual size: less than 1 cubic centimeter
Although the generator is not the first of its kind, it's said to be 10 times more powerful than any previous implementation. The technology, which has an industrial background, is being adapted for use with pacemakers. In this application, the beat of a person's heart could power their pacemaker, which would mean that they would no longer require surgery to replace the batteries.
Here's Beeby's explanation (quoted in IndiaTimes Infotech):
"There is a big drive towards using wireless devices, but one of the challenges in supplying power to these devices is that batteries have a finite supply that needs to be replaced. We have a spin-out company that is now looking at powering pacemakers from the movement of the heart.
"As the power consumption of electronic devices continues to fall, the opportunity to use these devices to power them becomes more apparent. The potential is there for devices like mobile phones and MP3 players being at least augmented by vibration generators. There is quite a lot of energy available on a human such as the impact of a heel on the floor which could also be used."
When you think about it, there's no end of vibrational energy being generated all day every day. The VIBES team and other researchers are also exploring the potential of vibrations from roads and bridges. ~ Ivy Wigmore


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SecureWorks - July 6, 2011
Join Dell SecureWorks to learn more about:
- Today's SMB's Threat Environment
- Why You Would Choose Dell For Security?
- How Dell SecureWorks makes Security Simply Secure
- How Dell KACE manages systems to minimize exposure
- Best practices on effective patching, security configurations and steps to proactively contain threats
Whether your small or medium-sized business is running a single cloud application or a dozen, a reliable and scalable integration solution is critical to your overall cloud strategy. Unlike traditional integration solutions, Dell Boomi makes data and application simple and straightforward by connecting data from both on-premise and cloud applications via a single, centralized hub.
Join us for a discussion to learn about how enterprises such as Siemens, Harte Hanks, and NASDAQ have


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When your religion is based on the opinions of man (Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, liberation theology) instead of the Bible (Christianity) well these things happen! And by the way, this IS taking Zionism, including Christian Zionism, to its logical conclusion, because Christian Zionism teaches that the Old Testament is still in effect and binding for Jews. Christian Zionism actually regards teachings that Jesus Christ fulfilled, replaced and superseded the Old Testament to be anti-Semitism. So, since the Old Testament is still in effect, Jews have carte blanche to kill anyone that they regard as an enemy, and when I say kill I mean GENOCIDE.
Courtesy of PJ Miller:
West Bank rabbi: Jews can kill Gentiles who threaten Israel


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Last time, I told you about my mom's ideas for making the guest bedroom more functional. One of her suggestions was a headboard for the bed. Let me show you how I made it.
I have a sliding door from what was once a wonderful fabric closet (bad movers story – don't ask). I also have a very warm thick zebra blanket that never gets any use. And so I hatched this plan: old sliding door + unused zebra blanket = new headboard.
First, I removed the wheels and top edge hardware from the door:
Then I spread the blanket on the floor and positioned the door in the middle:
Then I just wrapped the blanket around the door, stapling it around the edges on the back, like this:
On the left you can see the other additions to the room – the night stand and the light. I realize that this is not the greatest bedroom shot you've ever seen, but seriously, this is a huge improvement over its previous state. I have a pretty quilt planned for this bed and a few more touches for the room to make it look more welcoming.
Now, if we were back stateside, I'd have used batting and foam, and some nice home dec fabric, and I would also have cut the door to the width of the bed. But with our current limitations (such as my 110V tools in storage, and only one income), I got creative with what we already had.
In other news, my lime green cardigan is almost finished. I have a few more hours of garter stitch around the front edges and neckline, and then sewing in the sleeves. That will be the third item in my fall 6-PAC (which is in danger of becoming only a 3-PAC). I will have pictures to share with you soon.
See you next time!


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Trying to understand my contacts after import from a different system. Is there a way that I can change the view on the contact to see the clients name vs just the email? It is very difficult to view and make changes to my contact groups when I cant immediately tell who the contact email is.


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Taormina Diving Tour + Fish Lunch
A wonderful way for certified divers to experience the bays of Taormina. Dive the natural reserve, discover its creatures, and have lunch by the waters of Isola Bella.
Whether you've just got your certification or are a seasoned scuba diver, this diving tour is the perfect day out in Taormina! Prepare to be amazed by the unique morphology of the coast and its wonderful seabeds.
Taormina is home to a plethora of fish and invertebrates: sponge colonies, red star fish, sea pikes, seahorses, rays, and lobsters just a few meters below the surface. Marvel at the sea life and feel free to ask any questions about the creatures you see.
Before heading underwater, enjoy a scenic ride on the dive boat and admire the magnificent views of Isola Bella and Grotta Azzurra.
After meeting your diving professional who will offer a detailed dive briefing, get kitted out in full scuba gear and have an introduction to the various dive sites. When your group is ready, you'll head out into the beautiful turquoise waters of Taormina's bays and get ready for your underwater experience. You'll enjoy two dives with a break in between.
Please note: You must be a certified scuba diver. Your credentials will be inspected before you dive.
You can dive in many interesting spots along the Taormina coastline such as the Roman columns where a Roman ship carrying marble columns sunk off the Cape of Taormina 2000 years ago. Today, you can still see their remains at a depth of 24 meters.
Starting from Naxos Calcara which was one of the first landing sites of the Greeks in Sicily, you can travel to the Roman Columns, the marine park of Isola Bella, the beautiful bay of the blue caves, and finally arrive at the rock 'du Zio Innaru' next to the bay of Taormina Mazzarò.
Refreshments are offered to all guests during the tour and along with our friendly staff you will enjoy the magical atmosphere of our wonderful island.
Our crew will be on hand throughout this experience to guarantee your safety and enjoyment with care and professionalism.
At the end of the tour enjoy a delicious fish based meal in a typical Sicilian 'trattoria' just a few meters from the crystal waters of the nature reserve of Isola Bella.
- Small group size to ensure an authentic and personalized experience
- Enjoy a 4 hour diving adventure with a friendly and professional crew
- Explore by boat the Grotta Azzurra, Capo Taormina, and Grotta del giorno
- Dive into the crystal clear waters while admiring Etna and the gulf of Giardini Naxos
- Enjoy a fresh fish lunch served waterfront, admiring the nature reserve of Isola Bella
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- Refreshments on board, soft drinks, seasonal fresh fruit, Sicilian liquors with local biscuits
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- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.
- All divers will be asked to complete a registration form
- Confirmation of the service will be via voucher to be presented on the day of the tour.
- The dive boat is a comfortable 7.50 meter diving RIB with a roof
- Please inform us of any food intolerances or allergies in advance
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and your own towel are recommended.
- All dives are within the recreational no decompression limits
- We recommend you be careful of jellyfish
- English only to enhance the quality of the experience
- Clients are required to be at meeting point 10 min. prior to the scheduled departure time.
- Drinks included:mineral water, local wine
- Children participating must be at least 10 years old, certified divers and accompanied by one of the parents


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These salmon aren't very active and may not respond well to the big flashy salmon flies, but if you match the hatches while fishing for the trout and patiently work the deeper holes you just might coax a salmon into taking a fly.
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Sean has also provided additional photos of a loch for some stillwater fishing. I haven't started on those yet, but that will give us at least one more outing in Scotland.
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O2 Business launches Business Founder competition
MUNICH. Telefónica O2 Germany supports young entrepreneurs. The O2 Business Founder competition gives business founders, who launched their companies in 2009 or 2010, the chance to win up to 10,000 Euros in cash as well as assistance from experts. They can also register for the "all networks" flatrate, O2 on Business, for just 29 Euros, and can order a free surf stick if they choose the O2 on Business upgrade.
The Business Founder competition begins today and will run until 21 November 2010. All the participants have to do is register via the website www.o2business.de/gruenderwettbewerb and provide a brief overview of their business idea. The website and the competition are aimed at all business founders who launched their companies in 2009 or 2010, and who can provide a copy of their trade license, their entry in the register of companies or confirmation of their freelance activities. The winner of the competition will receive 7,000 Euros in prize money and the runner up will receive 3,000 Euros. The third place holder will take home a Notebook Acer Aspire and a Smartphone BlackBerry Storm2. "Every person who starts a company can benefit from some assistance", says Prof. h.c. Dr. Uwe Kirst, an expert in the area of business start-ups. "Business Founder competition from O2 provides participants with the chance of winning attractive cash and non-cash prizes as well as advice regarding business issues. And of course an appropriate tariff for young entrepreneurs is also on offer." The well-known expert and author of the standard work "Selbständig mit Erfolg" (successfully self-employed) will answer the questions posed by the participants during the three-month competition, and his most important answers will also be published on the website. "People starting their own companies need strong partners, who will accompany them on their path towards success", say Johannes Pruchnow, Director of Business & Wholesale Services at O2. "We offer appropriate tariffs and reward the most original business ideas." With O2 on Business, business customers can make unlimited calls to all German networks and surf the Internet with their mobile phones for just 29 Euros (net) per month. The tariff can be booked via the website of the Business Founder competition, even if the person does not want to participate in the completion. The O2 on Business upgrade tariff is available for an additional 5 Euros (net). This allows all of the benefits to be used with a laptop and provides users with a second SIM card for their surf stick. Young entrepreneurs also receive a free surf stick if they book the O2 on Business upgrade. The only requirement is that the company was founded in 2009 or 2010.
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Welcome friends and happy Friday! Today Erica asked us to make something relating to freedom. We were fortunate enough to spend the 4th of July surrounded by our whole family in Williamsburg Virginia. What a memorable trip this was. This was truly a highlight of our trip to be on the common surrounded by fellow Patriots watching the fife and drum corps march by.
I took this opportunity to do a layout of my husband and I waiting for the fireworks to begin. First thing I did was to pull out my Stand And Salute cartridge.
I don't usually like having my picture taken however this one really wasn't too bad, lol. I knew there was a bell on this cart but I was so surprised to find a border of bells as well as a border with the words "Let Freedom Ring".
The hardest part of this project was picking out the papers. I kept moving the colors around to try and achieve a more aged look.
This is such a fabulous cartridge.It is so good whether you are scrapping your pictures, using it for classroom projects or, how about sending some cards to our military? You can find some great images HERE
There you have my project for today. Be sure to join us tomorrow for our February 100 Cart Blog Hop. You won't want to miss some really creative projects.
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Why Aging Does not Need to Be Frightening
Many people are fearful about getting older, but aging does not have to be a bad thing, if you know the right ways to stay healthy as you get older. Like with any health topic, you need to be educated about what you can do to prevent the signs of growing older. This article contains a number of tips about aging that will help you look and feel younger.
One of the best ways on how to prevent and slow the getting older process is by being happy. This can be done by filling your life with love and joy. A good habit is to practice stress relieving activities since stress contributes to speeding up the aging process. A happy person automatically has a happy body.
Increasing your social activities can improve your lifestyle as you get older. Being part of a group can help you to keep learning and experiencing new things. Join a seniors group, a craft class, or a cooking class. Keeping busy will give you no time to feel older!
All women over 65 should be tested for bone density since this is the only way to diagnose osteoporosis. Some doctors recommend baseline bone density scans at menopause and at regular intervals after. Predicting fracture risk and determining rate of bone loss can help in the monitoring and prevention of osteoporosis.
To slow down the getting older process, do some aerobic exercise everyday mixed with occasional light weight training. Numerous scientific studies have shown that exercise improves muscle strength, stamina, bone density and balance. As these four things deteriorate with age, regular exercise could help keep your body in good condition well into your 80s and beyond.
Try to quit smoking or reduce the number of cigarettes that you smoke each day. Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. However, it is never too late to stop smoking, and as soon as you quit, your risk of having a heart attack decreases. By quitting you could also save yourself a lot of money.
Depression is a "hidden" risk for developing osteoporosis. Cortisol is a stress-related hormone related to depression that depletes the bones of minerals. Studies have shown that women with depression have lower bone density in their spines and hips. So, if you're feeling down, see your doctor to find out if you have depression.
Keep up with the latest styles. Although some of today's fashion is a bit off the wall, you are sure to find a piece or two that you will feel comfortable wearing. Just by adding a trendy top to your outfit, you are sure to feel and look good and the younger generations will notice.
Pay special attention to your diet. As you get older, you need to pay attention to what you are eating much more carefully. A balanced diet is essential to keep as healthy and energized as possible. Try to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, and 3 servings of whole grains per day. Limit your fat intake to no more than 30 percent of your diet. Focus on complex carbohydrates, such as wild rice, whole wheat bread and oatmeal. Last but not least, drink plenty of water.
You should have a healthy diet. Your diet should include lots of fruits and vegetables but limited amounts of fats and sugars. Eating the right food will make your mind and body healthier, and keep you going throughout the day.
If you begin to notice age spots as you age, you can try to lighten it if you wish. There are over-the-counter products or prescribed products to help you do this. You may try a fade cream, yet at the same time follow the instructions very carefully so you avoid irritating your skin.
If you notice a lack of balance, weakened limbs, memory loss and poor coordination as you age, start taking a vitamin B12 supplement. Most people automatically assume that senility is the cause of memory loss yet it can also be a vitamin B12 deficiency. Talk to your doctor about testing to see if you are vitamin B12 deficient and how much you should supplement into your diet.
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As the day wears on, you will notice that your skin may become more dry and irritated. Therefore, it is important to keep your skin moisturized at all times. Moisturizing your skin can give you a smooth feel and can reduce the dry skin cells on your face which will help you look more vivacious.
Water is very important if you want to achieve healthy aging. This is because water is instrumental in maintaining proper bodily functions. It is recommended by age management doctors to drink at least eight glasses of water each day. This will help in hydrating the skin and in delivering necessary nutrients throughout the body.
Visit your doctor on a regular basis and follow through with the tests your doctor suggests. If you follow through with regular testing, your doctor may be able to detect potential health problems before they become severe. The sooner you address your concerns, the sooner you can begin to eliminate or treat the problem.
It is important to keep a healthy body as you get older. Eating right and staying active play the biggest roles in this. Swimming and golfing are a couple of options that provide a way to get out of the house and get your body moving. Keeping your body as healthy as possible will not only make you feel better, but https://draxe.com/what-is-collagen/ anything that might threaten your health will be easier for your body to fight off.
You may not have to make any drastic changes. Most of what you read here are minor and common-sense changes that you should be making, not complete life overhauls. However, the tips may be simple to implement, but it's also vital that you follow them. Follow this advice so you can age well.
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We've held back a good amount of posters and art prints that are no longer available in our online store, which will be exclusively sold at these events. Some prints include, Phish (Hollywood, CA), The National (Columbia, MD), both the original Mammoth and Mammoth Variant, and 2011 Moog.
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Notable items on the Oct 15, 2018 Cambridge City Council Agenda
Here's my first pass at the interesting stuff up for discussion at this week's meeting:
Manager's Agenda #2. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $160,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Executive Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account which will fund an expansion of free food programming for Cambridge youth.
Expanded Free Breakfast & Lunch in Cambridge schools and pre-schools courtesy of Mother Cambridge.
Manager's Agenda #7. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Department Extraordinary Expenditures Account to support the completion of the Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project.
Communications & Reports #1. A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez, transmitting a communication from Councillor Kelley, transmitting memorandum regarding Inman Square Redesign Project.
There are some who still feel that the plan needs revision (including Councillor Kelley), but the judge isn't going to look at the twenty-seven 8 x 10 colored glossy pictures with the circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one.
Manager's Agenda #10. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-76, regarding a report on Linkage fee as part of the Incentive Zoning Nexus Study.
Another study coming. At least this time there will also be effort expended to measure the impact of new nonresidential development on employment opportunities for Cambridge residents (could there be a positive impact?). Currently any linkage fees exacted from new development go toward subsidized housing. Some might argue that the greatest deficiency in how these nexus studies and associated linkage fees work is that they do little to address the lack of access for existing residents to jobs in all these new bright shiny buildings, and building additional subsidized housing without such access to employment isn't necessarily the best strategy.
Charter Right #1. That the Envision Cambridge draft recommendations should be reviewed by the entire City Council in respective committees.
As I have said previously, handing a laundry list of suggestions from Envision Cambridge working committees to each of the City Council committees hardly seems like the best path toward comprehensive planning (you know – the Master Plan). Maybe they just want the Faster Plan.
Order #1. That the City Manager confer with the City Solicitor's Office on the legal question and the feasibility of placing a condition in public bidding documents prohibiting municipal contractors from displaying any signage—other than company markers and contact information—on vehicles. Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux
Though I don't know for sure (really, I do), I believe this Order came about because somebody snapped a picture of a cement truck that had "Make America Great Again" on it.
Order #4. That the Chairs of the Ordinance Committee schedule a hearing on Tree Protections and the Chairs of the Health & Environment Committee schedule public hearings on Tree Protections and the preliminary results from the Ordinance Committee hearing. Councillor Zondervan
I may just have to take down sooner than later that problematic ash tree in my yard that's leaning on my roof. Otherwise, if a new ordinance is passed I may need a lawyer and an additional check.
Order #6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department and the City Solicitor to investigate the queries posed by the Economic and University Relations Committee for a City-Based Cannabis Social Equity Program. Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Zondervan
Cast me out from the community, if you will, but I simply cannot wrap my head around a policy that gives preferential treatment to relatives of people convicted of drug-related crimes. Ensuring that the new dope industry provides economic opportunity broadly, i.e. "social equity", is one thing, but getting nailed for dealing dope under previous laws should not provide an advantage over those who lived within the law.
Committee Report #1. A communication was received from Paula M. Crane, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councilor E. Denise Simmons, Chair and Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui of the Housing Committee for a public hearing held on Sept 27, 2018 to discuss Affordable Housing Overlay District.
The juggernaut continues. I spoke my mind on this subject at the most recent meeting of the Envision Cambridge Housing Working Group (which really should be renamed the "Subsidized Housing Working Group" based on the fact that they never addressed housing generally). As I have stated repeatedly, it's certainly true that people want housing to be affordable in the sense that a typical person or family can find a place to buy or rent within their budget, but this is not the same as advocating for a dramatic increase in subsidized housing (of which Cambridge already has a significant amount when you add up all the Housing Authority properties, Inclusionary housing units, etc.). Indeed, I think an argument can be made that the singular focus on subsidized housing may be contributing to the non-affordability of housing generally. The best affordable housing program ever conceived was the proliferation of multi-family housing, and that involved no government subsidy at all.
Better ideas would be to permit multi-family housing in all zones, adjust allowable densities to better reflect the existing built environment, and work regionally to increase the overall housing stock. As I stated at the very first meeting of the Envision Cambridge Advisory Committee, constructing many housing units in Somerville's Union Square, in Everett, in Allston, and elsewhere will do more toward making housing more affordable in Cambridge than anything. Only when people have options can they make rational economic choices. It is the shortage of available better options that allows housing costs in Cambridge to rise unchecked.
Committee Report #2. A communication was received from Paula Crane, Deputy City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui, Chair of the Economic Development and University Relations Committee, for a public hearing held on Sept 12, 2018 to discuss Storefront Vacancies Best Practices.
Though I suppose I like the idea of "pop up" art in vacant storefronts, it's a poor substitute for actual retail. On a related matter, current state law requires all new marijuana stores to obscure the views into these establishments (kinda like a speakeasy in the prohibition era). The crappy response has been to propose putting artsy stuff in the front windows. There are better approaches. My proposal is to create arcade-like shallow retail operations on these frontages. How about a hot dog vendor? A newsstand (if anyone still buys newspapers/magazines)? Maybe just a simple water bottle filling station. How about just creating a recessed area with an awning where a local vendor can sell hats, scarves, or trinkets? There are plenty of other good ideas. I would make the same proposal for other "formula businesses" to create active, low-cost, retail opportunities. – Robert Winters


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This year's theme for the AiG ministry is "Standing our Ground, Rescuing our Kids," based on Galatians 1:4. It's one of the reasons we support something called the National Bible Bee in the USA.
Now, the Bible Bee is a family discipleship program—with a competition at the end of the year—for students ages 7–18. Through the summer, families will be memorizing Scripture and studying God's Word, preparing to be tested on their general Bible knowledge. The format has changed this year. You can read about the changes at BibleBee.org.
Regional competitions for the Bible Bee will start in August, and the top 100 contestants in each of the three age divisions from across the country will be invited to compete at the National Bible Bee, which will be held in Orlando, Florida, from October 29–November 1.
Roger Patterson of our staff and his children have been actively involved in the Bible Bee for years. He told me recently how much the Bible Bee has impacted his family life:
Our family is excited to be participating in the Bible Bee for the sixth year. The summer program gives me, as a father, a great tool to use in discipling my children as we study God's Word together and memorize Scripture. We also get together with other families from our church every couple of weeks to encourage one another, answer questions the kids have, and play some fun games involving the passages they have been memorizing. I tell other fathers that if they are looking for a powerful family discipleship tool, the Bible Bee is a great way to train children in the truth of God's Word and point them to their need for the Savior. It is focused on Scripture and really promotes the authority and reliability of the Bible.Roger will also be representing AiG and the Creation Museum with a booth at the nationals in Orlando.
More information about the Bible Bee can be found at BibleBee.org.
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Six Common Mistakes in Survey Research/
Survey research is a part of the scientific process - and even a science on its own. So why do researchers abandon the science when they implement their studies? An astronomer would not go to the hobby store to buy a telescope to study the galaxy. A geneticist would never purchase non-sterile test tubes from an unknown source to capture saliva samples from research subjects. So why do social scientists routinely treat their own data collection tools this way?
Your social science research must embrace the scientific method throughout. Look at what you do and ask yourself - is it science-based or are you satisficing in the implementation of your research?
By employing the scientific method, you can easily correct the following six mistakes that are routinely made during the implementation of social science research:
- Results cannot be used because the purpose of the current study was lost.
- Inconsistencies in study replication leave comparisons with previous literature and research lacking.
- The required data to test your hypotheses was not collected.
- Sources of error during the implementation of data collection (sample coverage, sampling, nonresponse, survey instrument, respondent environment & interpretation, interviewer effects, etc.) reduce data usefulness.
- Processing errors (coding, data editing & validation, weighting errors, etc.) increase bias, and impact your ability to appropriately analyze and interpret the data.
- A lack of documentation and transparency reduces the likelihood that you and others will repeat and cite your work.
There is no perfect data collection - the unpredictability of humans will always introduce errors. But this does not mean you should not try. Apply the same scientific rigor to your survey data collection that you do in your field.
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Blogworthy Tweets
These tweets of mine need not be noteworthy, except that I want to make a note of them. To make sure they do not vanish in cyberspace. They deserve a spot in this personal learning scenario.
Many an important idea, a moment when my thoughts take a new turn take place in Twitter. I should probably be blogging them out and state exactly what I meant. Probably. Perhaps their value lies in keeping its shorter original form.
These are not all of my tweets. Just the ones that were not, but could well be extended tweets one day in this blog.
Seeing the selection from the last two months makes the pattern of my twitter interests only more evident. Funny when I think those topics are not my most frequent blog tags. The people I reply to do not always get a link in my posts. Yet all this backstage underpins my blogging.
September 2009
About lurkers and their presence traces.
The "I like" in FB may not add to the conversation, but it does to presence. Maybe the one + thing compared to Twitter.
About Twitter (why not).
Lurkville-There are so many untweeted thoughts, so many unwritten comments. Every time I shut up, who learns? How much have I missed?
Thoughts on audience affecting the way I write. The backchannel before the post Edubloggers Meta-conversation
Thoughts on story-telling from tweets or comments:
A thought on web presence. The silence of lurkers.
@dkuropatwa So true. They may feel at a loss for words to comment. Maybe an "I like this" in FB when you tweet posts.
Writers' block
Where are the tweet-worthy comment threads?
Ah the faces of students discovering how much google can tell about them. Awareness shortcut.
August 2009
These were the exchanges before I wrote Content 1st, People 2nd
Thoughts on blogging trends and learning in counterintuitive ways.
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PIX: Drashti Dhami, Giaa Manek attend TV awards
The 12th annual Indian Telly Awards were held on May 6 at the Chitrakoot grounds in Andheri, a western suburb of Mumbai.
Quite a television stars attended the awards show.
Popular actress Drashti Dhami, who stars in the show Madhubala: Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, was spotted on the red carpet.
Click Next to see the other star arrivals.
Image: Drashti Dhami
Photographs: Courtesy: Colors TV
Rocky S and Madhura Naik
Designer Rocky S poses with actress Madhura Naik of Kahe Naa Kahe, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani fame.
Image: Rocky S and Madhura Naik
Karan Singh Grover, Jennifer Winget
Actor Karan Singh Grover arrived with his actress wife Jennifer Winget.
Image: Karan Singh Grover, Jennifer Winget
Bakhtiyaar Irani, Rohit Roy
Some actors arrived with their children -- Bakhtiyaar Irani arrived with son Zeus and Rohit Roy arrived with daughter Kiara.
Image: Bakhtiyaar Irani, Rohit Roy
Shibani Kashyap, Sunidhi Chauhan
Singer-composer Shibani Kashyap was escorted by a friend.
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan was also spotted.
Image: Shibani Kashyap, Sunidhi Chauhan
Mugdha Godse
Actress Mugdha Godse arrived in black and gold.
Image: Mugdha Godse
Kashmera Shah
Former Bigg Boss contestant Kashmera Shah arrived.
Image: Kashmera Shah
Monica Bedi
Former Bigg Boss contestant Monica Bedi, who is now working in the show, Saraswatichandra, arrived.
Image: Monica Bedi
Darsheel Safary, Anurag Basu
Taare Zameen Par star Darsheel Safary was spotted along with director Anurag Basu, who is now a judge on reality TV show India's Best Dramebaaz.
Image: Darsheel Safary, Anurag Basu
Tanushree Dutta
Former beauty pageant winner and actress Tanushree Dutta chose a shocking pink outfit for the red carpet.
Image: Tanushree Dutta
CID team
The CID team -- Abhay Shukla, Narendra Gupta, Hrishikesh Pandey, producer BP Singh, Dayanand Shetty, Aditya Srivastava and Dinesh Phadnis were present.
The face of the show, Shivaji Satam, gave the event a miss.
Image: Abhay Shukla, Narendra Gupta, Hrishikesh Pandey, BP Singh, Dayanand Shetty, Aditya Srivastava, Dinesh Phadnis
Disha Vakani and Dilip Joshi.
The lead couple of the hit show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah -- Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani -- arrived.
Image: Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Tapu Sena
The Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team -- Bhavya Gandhi, Kush Shah, Jheel Mehta, Nidhi Bhanushali, Samay Shah and Mandar Chandwadkar.
Image: Bhavya Gandhi, Kush Shah, Jheel Mehta, Nidhi Bhanushali, Mandar Chandwadkar, Samay Shah
Pooja Misra, Yuvika Chaudhary, Kritika Kamra
Bigg Boss's Pooja Missra, actress Yuvika Chaudhary and Kritika Kamra of Kuch Toh Log Kahenge strike a pose on the red carpet.
Image: Pooja Misra, Yuvika Chaudhary, Kritika Kamra
Vahbbiz Dorabjee, Vivian Dsena, Anup Soni, Smita Bansal
Vahbbiz Dorabjee arrived with her actor husband Vivian Dsena while Anup Soni arrived with his onscreen wife Smita Bansal (in Balika Vadhu).
Image: Vahbbiz Dorabjee, Vivian Dsena, Anup Soni, Smita Bansal
Sofia Hayat, Neha Marda
Actresses Sofia Hayat and Neha Marda of Balika Vadhu chose to wear black and white.
Image: Sofia Hayat and Neha Marda
Giaa Manek, Deepika Singh
Seen here are Giaa Manek of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Deepika Singh of Diya Aur Baati Hum fame.
Image: Giaa Manek, Deepika Singh
Akanksha Singh, Lakshmi Tripathi
See here are Akanksha Singh of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha and Lakshmi Tripathi of Bigg Boss fame.
Image: Akanksha Singh, Lakshmi Tripathi
Mohit Raina, Sidhharth Bhardwaj
Seen here are Mohit Raina of Devon Ke Dev Mahadev fame and Bigg Boss's Sidhharth Bhardwaj.
Image: Mohit Raina, Sidhharth Bhardwaj
Imam Siddique, Rasik Dave, Rahul Mahajan, Kunal Karan Kapoor
See here are Imam Siddique and Rahul Mahajan of Bigg Boss fame, actress Ketki Dave's husband Rasik Dave, who participated in Nach Baliye and Kunal Karan Kapoor of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha fame.
Image: Imam Siddique, Rasik Dave, Rahul Mahajan, Kunal Karan Kapoor


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Last year I swore off capsule wardrobes completely. I was fed up rushing to complete my wardrobe and share it online while being very dissatisfied with the process. Well fast forward a year later, I'm back at it. To be honest I don't know how to design a complete wardrobe that I love without creating a capsule anymore. After years and years of doing it, this has become a tried and true method that works for me. You may notice that I took my time with this one though.
One thing that I've decided to do this year is to separate my capsule wardrobe into a spring/summer and fall/winter wardrobe even though some of the pieces will be in both wardrobes. One year round capsule felt too limiting. After a year of not cultivating my closet, I played around with style a bit while also struggling to dress my pregnant body. Things didn't really get tough until my third trimester.
I've been asked for pregnancy style advice years prior, and after my own experience I can't say I have much advice at all. The only thing that I wish I had done was to purchase 4-5 actual maternity dresses and call it done. I steered clear of maternity clothing and was determined to only purchase fair trade and second hand apparel. My wardrobe was a mess. Well you live you learn.
The only thing that saved me were a pair of second hand maternity jeans, and a few upcycled pieces such as this one and this one as well as oversized dresses as shared here. Regardless I'll end that rant and focus on the present. Just so you know the items in this wardrobe were purchased over the past year, and some are oldies but goodies.
My spring/summer 2017 capsule wardrobe contains 7 dresses, 4 tops, 4 bottoms, 4 pairs of shoes, and 2 bags… so a total of 21 pieces.
1. Thrifted cinnamon orange wrap top
2. Thrifted cognac maxi dress
3. Global Girlfriend white tee
4. Thrifted navy culottes
5. Gaia Conceptions cognac skirt
1. Global Girlfriend navy dress
2. Thrifted burgundy slip dress
3. Marshall's brown sandals
4. Thrifted tan bag
5. Vintage black heeled sandals
1. Thrifted white tank top
2. Thrifted raspberry maxi dress
3. Thrifted navy striped top
4. Thrifted dark wash denim skirt
5. Thrifted denim midi skirt
1. Pact Apparel rose wrap dress
2. Soft Star black ballet flats
3. cinnamon orange knit dress… my own design (updated here)
4. Thrifted print bag
5. Thrifted black and white dress
6. Soft Star brown flats
I'm glad that I didn't rush this process of creating this capsule wardrobe. For starters I had to relearn how to dress the changes with my new mommy body. I also wanted to get away from having a wardrobe of predominantly dark colors and neutrals.
I wanted a wardrobe heavy on dresses which makes looking put together much easier than fussing over separates. Everything in this wardrobe aside from the Thrifted black and white dress are nursing friendly. I have an idea for that one which I'll gladly share if it works out. I have my fingers crossed. (Update… See how I modified this dress here.)
Find my previous capsule wardrobes here as well as more articles on style and the capsule wardrobe here.
One Love!
(Images by Dawn Michelle)


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Exam Check List
Before the exam
Make sure you are aware of your exam dates, start times and finish times. All the details will be on your exam timetable which you will receive a paper copy of as well as it being available at the bottom of this page.
Organise your equipment well in advance. Do not leave it till the last minute! Specific subjects may require certain pieces of equipment (calculator for maths for example) however as a bare minimum bring: 2 x black pen, 2 x pencil, a ruler, a rubber and a pencil sharpener. You are not allowed to use correction fluid in exam so do not bring it! In an exam where you have the use of a calculator, you should not have a calculator cover on your desk. All this equipment must be stored in a clear, plastic bag or case.
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Arrive in plenty of time for your exam. We recommend at least 15 minutes before. This way, you will not be rushing around at the last minute – you will be calm and relaxed.
Remember to go to the toilet before the exam starts as you may not be allowed to go during the exam. When the exam is underway, your coats and bags will be locked in the changing rooms.
If you are ill and are unable to attend an exam it is vital you phone the school first thing in the morning (02393 120200) to inform us. You must also obtain a note from your doctor detailing the reason for non-attendance. There is the possibility of submitting this note to the Examination Board to ask for special consideration. The Board looks at this in conjunction with other exam marks from the student in that particular subject, coursework marks and mock exam marks. This will then sometimes enable them to adjust the mark and grade accordingly.
If you are feeling unwell, but still able to travel, we suggest you come to the exam and we can assess the situation then. In most cases it is better to take the exam if you can. If you do not attend an exam without a valid reason, it is possible that you will be charged for that exam.
Students must not have mobile phones in their possession (either on or off). This could cause disqualification. Also, you should not have notes, pagers, MP3 players etc in your possession.
No food is allowed in the exam hall. Personal sized water bottles are allowed in the exam hall if necessary. These should be clear bottles with a spill-proof cap. There should be no label on the bottle. If you have a special requirement please see the Exams Officer before the exams.
There is absolutely no talking or communication between students once you enter the exam hall. If you have any questions, you should raise your hand once seated and an Invigilator will come to you.
Read the instructions on the front of the question and answer papers carefully so you understand what you need to do.
Tell the Invigilators AT ONCE:
If you think you have not been given the correct paper.
If the paper is incomplete or badly printed.
If a page is meant to be blank, it will say so!
Work carefully and write clearly.
If you become ill or are injured and believe this will interfere with your exam.
During the exam, put your hand up if:
You need more paper.
You feel ill.
You have a particular problem and don t know what to do. You must not ask for (and you will not be given) any explanation of the questions this is part of the exam.
Don t rush. Pace yourself - if you have two hours to answer four questions, for example, make sure you spend half an hour on each. Exam questions are carefully designed and tested - they should take the estimated length of time to complete.
Show all your working/rough work. Cross it through when you have finished with it. Hand it in with the rest of your answers.
Leave yourself 5 to 10 minutes at the end to read through and check all your answers. Boring though this may seem, it is vitally important. You can often find mistakes/omissions and put them right. It could mean the difference between a Grade B and a Grade A!
DO take your watch off and check the time against the exam room clock, your watch must be placed on your desk.
DO fill in the relevant sections on the front of your exam script, including your centre number and candidate number in the boxes provided for them.
DO read your exam paper. Make sure that you read the instructions underline important points.
DO underline important words, in the questions.
DO decide which question you can do best and do it first this helps to boost your confidence.
DON'T waste time thinking and worrying about losing an odd mark in part of a question you don't know the answer to. Leave it. Come back to it later, if you have time.
DON'T let your handwriting let you down if they can't read it, examiners can't give you marks.
Exam conditions do not end yet or even when your paper has been collected. They are still in force until you have left the room. Don't be tempted to talk/turn around or communicate in any way with other people. Your paper could still be cancelled!
Any queries or concerns regarding examinations should be directed to our Exams Officer.
Email email@example.com.
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The pain of death can't silence years of love./
I found out my friend died this morning. Bowel cancer. She'd been battling it for the past four years. We've known for months she was nearing the end, but you always hope for a miracle. None came.
My partner and I met her and her husband last year, here in Panama, where they bought an apartment to move to from Scotland once they were ready to retire. We became fast friends. We'd only hung out four or five times, and she was in some degree of pain through them all, but we laughed and shared and had fun, still. Her laugh was like some beautiful, goofy bird song.

She died in the hospital, in Scotland, with her sweet husband beside her. He sent an email to all of us in Panama to let us know. It ended with these words:
"I cannot express how much I am going to miss her. I am totally devastated. I loved her so much. She was the kindest, most caring and most loving person you could ever meet.
She was my world."
She was his world. And he was hers.
You could feel it when you were with them.
At least she died with her world beside her.
When I learned about my friend today, I thought of my partner, of how completely devastated I would be if he died. How lost I would feel. Then I thought of my parents, of how much their death shut me down to the possibility of a deep and committed relationship with someone. For years, I ran, the fear of abandonment so strong that I chose to abandon instead.
It's so easy to let pain shut us down. We get hurt so badly and we do whatever it takes to keep from getting hurt again. But we can't shut out the possibility of great pain without also shutting out the possibility of great happiness. They walk hand in hand, as most contradictions do.
I ache for my friend who died, and even more for her husband, the world she left behind. The one who was with her when she took her last breath. The one who has to endure his life's greatest pain, because he was open and brave enough to love with abandon, and to say yes to the possibility of deep happiness.
But how lucky were they both to have one another. The pain of death can't silence years of love. I don't need to ask my friend to know that he would do it all over again. Even with the sadness. It's there because his love was so big.
The thing about life is that we have to work a lot harder for happiness than we do pain. Pain is a given. Happiness is a choice. My friends chose happiness. They chose love. They chose each other.
I feel so sad about her death, and so inspired by their love.
May she rest in peace, and may he find the strength to live in our world without his world.
Much love to you all.


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Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. Ofsted regulate and inspect schools and colleges to seek improvement in the service. They carry out large number of inspections and regulatory visits in England and publish their finding on their website.
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St Mary's RC Primary Ofsted Report
Department for Education
Many Parents are keen to see how we are performing in relation to other schools.
The Department for Education (Dfe) Performance Tables provide a reliable and accessible source of comparative information on pupil attainment and progress, absence, workforce and finance. The Performance Tables include percentages of achievement to Level 4 and Level 5 or above in reading, writing and maths and the percentage of expected progress in each subject. You can find the School Performance Tables from the DfE by clicking the link below.
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At the end of each academic year, we complete statutory assessments for our children in Early Years (Reception), Year Two and Year Six. Children in Year One also undertake a phonics assessment.
PDF copies of our most recent assessment results can be viewed by selecting the link below.
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
The inspection reviews, evaluates and plans further improvements in the school's witness to the Catholic faith and Religious Education curriculum. This process begins with the school's own self-evaluation. The inspection schedule follows criteria set by the National Board of Advisers and Inspectors.
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