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The new and unique Sony Xperia Touch interactive projector can turn any flat surface into a 23-inch touchscreen – this means that you can watch your favourites movies and also turn the projector into a keyboard for a quick YouTube search. This is made possible with a combination of hardware.
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The Xperia Touch is based on a proprietary Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology, and it reads physical touches with its built-in 60fps camera and IR light detection. It also comes with two-way stereo speakers. The projection is 23-inch wide, and it can be displayed either in horizontal or vertical orientation by using ultrashort-throw projection. All this, while measuring just 69 x 134 x 143mm.
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With its access to apps on the Google Play store, this projector allows the user to utilize any flat surface in their homes, such as interacting with family and friends through social media apps or doing daily necessities like ordering groceries and taking down quick notes. It is also compatible with PlayStation 4's Remote Play.
The Sony Xperia Touch will be available in Singapore from July 2017 onwards, at Sony Stores exclusively. It has an official retail price of S$2,298.
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Former OFVGA chair Jason Verkaik has thrown his hat into the ring to represent the federal riding of York-Simcoe. Sitting MP Peter Van Loan has announced he'll be retiring, leaving a vacancy in the Conservative Party of Canada. The race is now on to nominate a candidate in the riding, for next year's federal election.
Verkaik has been involved in politics for more than a decade and became president of the York-Simcoe Conservative Association last year. He's owner, operator and president of Carron Farms in the Holland Marsh, member of the Canadian Horticultural Council and a director on the Ontario Produce Marketing Association board.
"Over the past eight years I've been involved in politics as a leader in farm organizations," he said.
Travelling to Ottawa to provide input on policies before the Senate committee and agriculture committee, he noted that "rather than lobbying, I want to work on the other side, developing policy that's a lot more practical and efficient."
Key issues in York-Simcoe include protecting Lake Simcoe by reinstating the Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund, lowering taxes and improving the environment for business and trade. In particular, Verkaik is worried that the federal government is handling NAFTA talks "poorly" and is failing to support both business and agricultural sectors.
"Governments have done a good job of creating awareness of the need to protect farmland," he said, "but we've forgotten about protecting the farmers and the business of farming."
Verkaik has taken a leave of absence from the York-Simcoe Conservative Association and restructured his farm business to allow him to spend more time on his community activities, and on politics.
Source: https://www.bradfordtoday.ca/local-news/bradford-farmer-jason-verkaik-running-for-york-simcoe-mp-1053863

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The Weekend Wrap-Up: "Dance-Giving" Weekend!/
This Thanksgiving weekend became a "Dance-giving" weekend with some of the top names in the House Music Scene hosting events this weekend. The weekend kicked off Wednesday with "I Live for Wednesday's" featuring Josh Milan, Jon Pierce, DJ Rick Godson Wilhite and DJ Torin Edmond. Grammy Nominated Singer Songwriter, DJ and Producer, Josh Milan, has a incredible following in Chicago and his music is frequently played across dance floors and clubs all over the city. He spun some of his most recognizeable hits along with some soulful sounds from other amazing artists. Chicago artist, Jon Pierce sang his hit song, Never, for the crowd. DJs Torin Edmond and Rick Wilhite spun soulful house jams for a jammed packed crowd. Thanksgiving evening brought house people to the Promontory for the Chosen Few DJs, "The Giving". This event featured the "Young Guns", two up and coming house music DJs who aren't old enough to enter a club as patrons! 11-year-old Chicago DJ Marcellus and 16-year-old DJ Ameer from New Jersey wowed the crowd with their impressive DJ skills and song selection. (Check out my article on these amazing young men here)
The Chosen Few DJs opened with a tag team from Mike Dunn and Terry Hunter, followed by another tag team by Alan King and Andre Hatchett then closed the evening with Wayne Williams. It was the perfect way to dance off that gigantic Thanksgiving meal we all enjoyed with our families and friends. Black Friday brought another round of events to kick off the extended weekend. Home Cookin at the Boom Boom Room featured DJs Mike Dunn, Gene Hunt, David Sabat and Just Joey at Estate Nightclub. Then Saturday, Ron Trent joined Francois K and Peter Croce for Dancing In Outer Space. Hosted by, Chicago Legend, Robert Williams and held at Elastic Arts on the north side, the event was a tribute to legend, David Mancuso and was filled with some of the best in new and eclectic house music. Sunday closed the weekend out with Soulfrica Sundays, the weekly party at Renaissance Bronzeville with resident DJs Greg Winfield and Terry Hunter. This week's guest DJ was Mike Dunn. Greg Winfield, Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn brought the house down with a music gumbo filled with hot afro beats and soulful dance tracks.
Only in Chicago can you find this much talent in one weekend! For a complete list of this week's events, head over to the "Dance Floor" on Black Widow's Web!
As always, See ya on a Dance Floor!
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May Spotlight: Q&A with Angelyn Von Rueden
Teach for Christ got the chance to sit down with Educator Angelyn Von Rueden. It's been a busy, life-giving year for her, and we wanted the chance to sit down and ask her about it.
Q. I know you love to tell stories, Angelyn. And I know you have plenty of them thanks to your first graders. What are some of the funniest moments you can remember?
A: I was sitting at lunch one day with some of my first graders, and told them they made me really happy. And one of the littler girls responded, "Is that because you have been lonely most of your life?"
Another time the fire alarm went off, and while most of the first graders were complaining and covering their ears, one little boy did not have a problem with it. He told me "I don't think it's too loud because there is wax in my ears!"
With that same little boy, I remember we were talking about how flowers come up in the spring, and I explained to him that the plants were sleeping during the winter. He retorted, "No they aren't, they're dead! I know about nature!"
Q: In addition to your responsibilities at Ascension Catholic School, you were able to direct two one-act plays at Chesterton Academy. How did that opportunity come about, and what was your favorite part of that experience?
A: It came up because I had helped with another play at Chesterton Academy, Lily of Palestine, when Ascension Catholic School had a couple snow days. I love theater so much, and after that experience I wanted to do more! I wasn't able to participate in any community theaters, but the timing of Chesterton's rehearsals worked well for me to help out. I have some acting experience from college, but always wanted to direct my own show. So I approached the theater teacher, Mrs. Ahlquist, and asked if I could provide the students with an extracurricular theater opportunity. I presented to her the idea of two one-acts plays: Triflesand Sorry, Wrong Number. She loved the idea! I would say my favorite part of the experience was seeing the actors take on their roles and celebrating their successes.
Q: In April you accepted a position as a third grade teacher with Providence Academy in LaCrosse, WI. How did Teach for Christ help prepare you to take on a full-time teaching job?
A: I was not open to teaching when I came out of college, until I applied for a high school position. When that didn't work out, I applied to Teach for Christ. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do coming out of college with a theology degree. People had encouraged me to teach with my background, but I didn't feel ready. So when I found Teach for Christ, it was a great fit for getting into teaching without the pressure of managing a full-time classroom. I also had to open myself up to the idea of Catholic education as a missionary field…before this year, I hadn't really thought of it in that way. So yes, it's been a good way for me to get my foot in the door without being too intimidated right off the bat.
Q: One piece of advice for our new educators:
A: Just give it your all, and allow yourself to be called to do more. You will never regret that.


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If you happen to be one who likes a good piano bar, you won't find one better than Savannah Smiles, located close to River Street, but up the stairs towards downtown. Bring plenty of cash for tips, and you can pretty much get them to play anything you want – be careful though, they wisely take advantage of drunken school pride and will orchestrate a bidding war for which fight song they play. Other places we'd recommend include Bar Bar (City Market), Mercury Lounge (hit or miss depending on what crowd the music brings; upstairs and downstairs are two very different scenes), and Savannah Blues (City Market – must enjoy live blues music, pool, and smoke).


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Bruemmer Park Zoo Upgrades
May 2, 2017
Kewaunee County Promo & Rec is Making Changes to County Park
KEWAUNEE, WI - It's construction season at Bruemmer Park Zoo in Kewaunee. The Kewaunee County Promotion & Recreation Department is in the process of making room for potential new exhibits and creating additional green space for picnics and events.
In the recent weeks, the old bear pen was demolished and the worn steps that connected the lower and upper portions of the zoo have been removed, due to safety concerns.
Another project set to begin soon is a new bobcat exhibit. This summer, "Baxter" and "Bella" will be moved into a much larger home with new fencing thanks to generous donations made to The Zoological Society of Kewaunee County.
And, speaking of our zoo friends, the two Nigerian Dwarf Goats, "Mr. Nibbles" and "Brick" will soon be introduced to some new playmates. We will be adding two more Nigerian Dwarf Goats to their playground later this month.
But, that's not all that's happening at Bruemmer Park Zoo located at E4280 CTH F, visitors will notice a new entrance sign in near future. The Zoological Society is seeking sponsors to help rebuild the sign that came down in March due to high winds. If you're interested in this project, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
"This is one of our most popular parks, so it's important to us that we keep it well-maintained," said Dave Myers, Kewaunee County Promotion & Recreation Director.
The Kewaunee County Promotion & Recreation Department is now taking seasonal reservations for the open air shelters at Bruemmer Park Zoo and other county parks. Those interested in rentals are asked to call (920) 388-0444 for information and rates.
And, the date has been set for Zoobilee 2017, it's August 26th at Bruemmer Park Zoo. The annual fundraiser for the zoo features activities for kids, arts and crafts and more.
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Quality W and I hope they gained confidence to keep winning.
Quality W and I hope they gained confidence to keep winning.
It could be said that Whalen is learning to make adjustments. The last 2 wins showed a number of adjustments, both offensively and defensively.
A really fun finish, especially for us four guard lineup advocates. The Gopher D was solid and the Gopher press annoyed and pestered Rutgers into turnovers and timeouts. The offensive plan in the first half of chucking into the aggressively defended posts was ridiculous. But things flowed more freely in the second half. Getting to the line was amazing, awesome and crucial. And we got to see K Bello for a stretch. A good Sunday at the barn.
Gophers had a +13 rebounding margin (44-31) in today's Rutgers game. Three best rebounders in the Rutgers game:
T. Bello with 21 reb / 39 min = .538 rebounds per minute of playing time
K. Bello with 2 reb / 4 min = .500 rebounds per minute of playing time
D. Pitts with 7 reb / 37 min = .189 rebounds per minute of playing time
K. Bello gets Subway sub of the game (that's gotta be a record, like first sub of the game to only play 4 minutes). I guess we'll just say she deserves the award for almost tying her sister's per-minute rebounding rate during those short 4 minutes.
After 14 turnovers in the crazy first half, the Gophers limited themselves to an amazingly low 4 turnovers in the entire second half. If they could do that consistently in both halves of all games (e.g., 8 total turnovers per game, about 2/3 of last year's per-game average) they would be the best team in the B1G just based on defense, lack of turnovers, and rebounding alone (and really only have trouble with the offensive production of Gustafson of Iowa).
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From the 2017-18 Media Guide: Where Taiye's 21 rebounds versu Rutgers stands:
Rebounding Records:
29 Amanda Zahui B. vs. Iowa 2/17/15
27 Amanda Zahui B. vs. Purdue 1/22/15
25 Angie Iverson vs. Colorado State 11/30/96
23 Molly Tadich vs. Northwestern 1/22/84
22 Amanda Zahui B. vs. DePaul 3/20/15
21 Amanda Zahui B. vs. Iowa 2/17/15
21 Laura Coenen vs. Drake 12/9/84
21 Laura Coenen vs. Illinois 1/4/85
21 Molly Tadich vs. Michigan 1/30/87
20 Laura Coenen vs. San Diego St. 12/27/84
19 Amanda Zahui B. at Purdue 1/1/15
A couple of things of note for Rutgers: Caitlin Jenkins did not play because of suspension. There's no reason given why Cryor only played 16 minutes.
Senior forward Caitlin Jenkins has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team policy
Interesting quote:
The Gophers trailed 31-26 with 3:36 left in the third quarter. That's when things changed. Bell drove, scored, was fouled and hit the free throw. That started an 11-0 run that also included three-point plays by Bello and Brunson.
Rutgers was never able to regain momentum, shooting 10-for-28 in the second half. Over the final 13:36 the Gophers outscored Rutgers 34-15.
Afterward, Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer was blunt. "We didn't come to play,'' she said. "I think we halfway went at it. Minnesota wanted it more. I'm surprised they didn't ask why we're here.''
The better question is where has this Gophers team been?
"We've gone through our slump of losing,'' Bello said. "We just wanted it more. We needed it as a team.''
After the game Whalen compared Bello to former Lynx teammate Rebekkah Brunson. "You can't stop heart,'' Whalen said. "I played with Rebekkah the last eight years. Taiye has the same skills and all the same heart.''
The answer to Youngblood's question "where has this Gophers team been?". It's been there all the time; it had just been buried in a sluggish, grinding, get it to the posts offense which only made sense if you were playing Wisconsin or actually have Rebekkah Brunson on the court. As a bonus Pitts is now liberated to roam the court on offense and the defense has been more mobile and effective. It remains a knife edge; but, at least, we are on the right side of the edge.
Rutgers is a pretty good matchup for the Gophers. They both play ugly.... rely on defense to make up for limited offense. It was one of those bad days for Rutgers that they couldn't overcome to beat a team playing as poorly as the Gophers. They lost a bench player to injury. It sounded like they benched another for displinary reasons, if I read that right? And I thought the refereeing favored the Gophers. This definitely didn't look like the #17 club in the nation that showed up. We'll see how the Gophers do on the road in Indiana. They might be due for a reversion to the means.
did not see the womens game, but sounds like they did to Rutgers what Purdue did to our mens team.
I thought the other thing that Kent noted about the Gopher 11-0 run at the end of the third, was equally if not more significant. They both shut out Rutgers as well as scored 11 points in a grand total of (I think it was) 1:15. It's barely possible to squeeze four pairs of possessions in a minute and a quarter. Yet they scored four times, and mostly three-point scores.
Compare to the 10-minute second quarter where they hit a single field goal (but did have a handful of made free throws). What a difference. If you ignore free throws, that's 4X the field goals in about 1/8th the time. Or about 32X the scoring productivity in that 1:15.
Agreed that our first half attempts to feed posts in the paint backfired and mostly resulted in turnovers.
We know that defenses have been packing the paint with up to 4 of their zone defenders. Add to the paint either two (3 guard offense) or one (4 guard offense) players of our own. That's 5-6 players in the paint, mostly theirs. No wonder Taiye and/or Annalese can hardly put up a shot or a putback without being clobbered. Or we can barely get a pass to the posts without several pass interceptors surrounding them.
I think we almost need a radical offense revision in which all 5 players start out at the three point line. Give the guards some room in the paint to drive and work. The rebounders can sprint into the paint as soon as the play starts to enfold. Bello especially can outrun her defender to the rebound. Maybe let Lamke roam the baseline to create a paint threat. So, like 4-5 players roaming the three point line plus optionally one roaming the baseline to start. Then we get our offense going, set some screens, and all heck breaks loose as we confuse them, take a three point shot or a drive the (mostly clean) paint for a layup or short jumper, with posts rushing in for the rebound. The idea is, let them clog the paint. We just won't start out with our posts just standing near the paint to make them easy defensive targets.
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There were some fun plays (efforts) in the second half including Brunson taking the ball full speed up court right at a retreating Pelc resulting in a layup and the and one.
There was also the Bell and Bello combo.
In the first one, Perez stole an inbound Rutgers pass, handed it to Bell who raced up court and spotted Taiye beating the Scarlet Knights to the basket. Kenisha whipped a perfect line drive pass from the The Barn logo to Taiye for a lay up and another and one. Minnesota 45, Rutgers 35.
In the second play, the roles were reversed. Taiye rebounded a long range, straight away Pitts three. The rebound took Bellow to the right baseline where she alertly spotted Keke streaking down the lane and delivered a perfect pass for a layup. Minnesota 53, Rutgers 42.
Now, I wish Whalen would borrow some of Stollings' inbound plays. Rutgers does make it difficult after made baskets; but at times we seemed a bit confused and certainly not crisp in popping players open to receive the pass
Maybe I missed it, but has it been discussed why Lamke has been getting reduced minutes the last two games? Is she dealing with an injury or has the coaching staff just decided to go in that new direction? Someone previously mentioned that she was in a boot, but then she did play some minutes in the first half of the Rutgers game and I thought she looked healthy. Anyone know?


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The Zen Thinking Podcast — Episode 38 — Accepting Death, Grief & Impermanence/
In this week's episode I discuss the natural law of impermanence and how its presence underlies all things.
From our thoughts and feelings, to our possessions and way of life, to the ones we love—no thing can escape death or transitional change.
This episode comes from an incredibly personal place as I just lost one of my best friends only five days ago, Iggy the cat. If you've recently experienced a loss of any kind, I hope you find some peace through these words I share...
The following pieces recently published on Zen Thinking are discussed in this episode:
Your greatest distraction is always yourself
We might appear to be different, but we are not separate
If only now could be forever
Suffering will linger until we have learned all that it has to teach
Dealing with death, loss and grief, and the wisdom it reveals
To understand everything is to forgive everything
Things don't really exist; they flicker
The fantastic is embedded within the common
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GREAT article in today's Mail & Guardian.
GREATSOFT is shortlisted for the prestigious FNB Business Innovation Awards 2015.
We wish all the shortlisted finalists the best of luck and are very proud to have reached the final stages with them.
The winner of the FNB Business Innovation Awards will be announced on 4 June 2015. The overall winner will get an opportunity to present their business ideas at the prestigious International Selection Panel (ISP) in San Francisco later this year.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York art dealer avoided prison for her role in a scheme that led two Manhattan galleries to buy dozens of fake paintings that they then sold for $80 million, after a federal judge ruled on Tuesday she was coerced by her abusive ex-boyfriend.
Glafira Rosales, 60, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla in Manhattan to nine months of home detention after pleading guilty in 2013 to charges that included conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.
Failla, who said the sentence would be served as part of the Long Island resident's three years of supervised release, cited defense arguments that Rosales' conduct stemmed from abuse she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend, the scheme's mastermind.
"I do believe that you did a lot of what you did because of concern for your daughter being harmed or taken away from you," Failla said.
Rosales, who served three months in prison following her initial arrest, cried in court, saying she was "truly, truly sorry for what I have done."
Rosales is the only one of four defendants in the case to be sentenced over a scheme to sell over 60 fake paintings promoted as works by artists including Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning to the two galleries for $33.2 million.
Around 40 counterfeits were sold to Knoedler & Co, which before closing in 2011 was New York City's oldest art gallery, while the rest were sold to Manhattan art dealer Julian Weissman.
Prosecutors said the paintings were created by a Chinese artist, Pei-Shen Qian, who after meeting Rosales' former boyfriend, Jose Carlos Bergantinos Diaz, at his behest began creating fakes that Diaz sold to several galleries.
Rosales' lawyers said she became the scheme's face after people began questioning the authenticity of art sold by Diaz. Prosecutors said in selling the paintings, she claimed to represent a Swiss client or a Spanish art collector.
In court papers, Rosales' lawyers said on many occasions, she told Diaz she no longer wanted to sell the counterfeits, only to be threatened.
Diaz and his brother, Jesus Angel Bergantinos Diaz, were indicted along with Qian in 2014 connection with the scheme after Rosales began cooperating with authorities.
The Diaz brothers were arrested in Spain in 2014, but the U.S. government's extradition requests were denied. Qian is considered a fugitive and is believed to be in China.
Reporting by Nate Raymond in New York; Editing by David Gregorio


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James, we have spoken before, and frequently about the mangina men who seem to hold management positions. Is this, in your opinion a hormonal condition caused by chemicals, PET bottles, factory farm milk, etc., or an evolutionary adaptation to our civilization?
Ishmael, I'm six books deep nibbling at this question.
There is no doubt that there are some testosterone reducing chemicals out there.
I believe this is at the core of Robert E. Howard's Civilization versus barbarism concept. This reduction in masculinity seems to have been cyclic throughout history, with Greeks going from he-men of Homer to the baby sitters of the Romans, the Romans degenerating from the apex man-butchers of the Ancient world to simpering priests fornicating in a decayed Italy, the Germans going from Beowulf to inviting Muslims to rape their daughters, and the Norse going from Wulfere the Skull Cleaver to the bitch boys of a degenerate Europe.
The key seems to be environmental expectations, or the approval matrix of a culture. A while back I cited Lionel Tiger's book in which he cites a study that showed testosterone scaling wildly different between raw recruits entering marine corp boot camp—where they are metaphorically emasculated like Samson after bedding Delilah via the jar head shave—and then come out of boot camp as relative he-men.
The deep meaning assigned to masculine ritual in tribal societies is universal and the more extreme the more those societies wax great, and the more total their success the more quickly the easy conditions that conquering fathers made for them results in their degeneration.
Ishmael, put me in front of a typewriter and lay a fine young babe in my bed and I'l keep typing. Seriously, I've done it, have heard, "Are you gay, Mister Jimmy, or are you dead?"
But put me in front of a rugged young guy in the ring and when I step out from between the ropes, his grandmother's virtue won't be safe around me.
I have felt the surge and wane of my own testosterone to be far more extreme in terms of situation than it is according to the chemistry of aging. I am more masculine at 54 than I was at 24, because at age 24, I was trying to fit into a corporate structure in a female dominated workplace.
It is, I think, a cyclic evolutionary adaptation and the reason why current world corporate leadership is focused on universal emasculation and the multi-sexual transgender agenda—to engineer men out of existence.
You must read, Houston, Houston, Do You Read? by lice B. Sheldon.
Imagine you, Shayne and me as astronauts, coming back to an earth with no men 1,000 years from now?


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52nd annual NYS Scholastic Championships
JonLuke and his 1st Place Trophy
Showing off our State trophies!
Tristan took 6th Place in his section
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We can be found playing chess all over - from Buffalo to Saratoga Springs to Nashville - we're there!


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Why the Bridges?
The Bridges at Preston Crossings is designed to make the most of the country lifestyle offered by "The Golden Corridor." You'll enjoy easy access to major freeways, yet still have quiet and seclusion. A sports and amenities complex complete with a beautiful pool will make everyday life a country-club style vacation. Big yards, kid-friendly streets, and all the natural beauty that comes from acres of golf course and plenty of open green space means you'll feel far from city hassles, even though you'll be close to so much.
Proximity to booming Frisco, McKinney, Sherman and Dennison means there are exciting recreation and lifestyle possibilities all around, with sports stadiums, truly world-class shopping, and thousands of restaurants. Lake Ray Roberts is less than 12 miles away, and the wealth of Lake Texoma recreation areas begin about a half hour north of Gunter, both havens for boating, fishing, camping and water sports.


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SPB.N NEWS – Online Desk: A 14-member South Africa Women's Cricket team arrived here on Monday to play five-match ODI series against Bangladesh.
The visitors landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5pm by an Emirates Airlines flight. They will leave Dhaka for Cox's Bazar by a domestic flight at 10 am on Tuesday.
All matches of the series will start at 9:30 am (Bangladesh time) and will be held at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar on January 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for this series. Bangladesh Women's team are already in Cox's Bazar and doing their practice there.
Bangladesh squad: Rumana Ahmed, Jahanara Alam, Sanjida Islam, Sharmin Sultana, Sharmin Akter, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana, Khadija Tul Kobra, Ritu Moni, Salma Khatun, Shaila Sharmin, Nahida Akter, Panna Ghosh, Suraya Azmin, Lata Mondal and Nuzhat TasniaTumpa.
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Fine Wine – An Investment for the Future
Blue Chip Wines Not Only for the Rich and Elite
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The Liquidity of Wine Investment
The liquidity of luxury wines is a hot topic for newcomers into the world of wine investment. Despite the lucrative nature of fine wine assets, liquidity is a justifiable concern for the investors, as it can determine the fate of a successful or unsuccessful investment.
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An asset that can be converted into cash quickly and with minimal impact to the price received. Liquid assets are generally regarded in the same light as cash because their prices are relatively stable when they are sold on the open market.
Essentially, to be classified as a liquid asset, there needs to be an established market with sufficient participants involved in buying/selling, without materially impacting the price of the asset. For example, the foreign exchange market is possibly the most liquid market across the globe, as there is a daily exchange of trillions of Euros, without a single individual being able to influence the market significantly.
The Difference Between a Liquid and an Illiquid Asset
Take for example stocks and shares, the traditional asset class found in most investment portfolios. Stocks are highly liquid as they offer an instant cash option; meaning, stocks can be sold in the stock markets with relative ease and paid out accordingly. Stocks and shares are therefore classified as highly liquid assets.
Real estate on the other hand, is not as liquid. Anyone who has ever owned or sold properties knows just how tiresome, and sometimes outright difficult, this process can be. Finding a buyer and ironing out all the formalities can be quite the drag; this does not mean that properties are a poor investment, only that it is an illiquid financial asset, especially when compared to the alternatives available in the market.
Why Luxury Wines are a Liquid Asset
An investment in luxury fine wine is similar to property investments, in that both are a tangible asset. However, in contrast to real estate, the market for luxury wines is highly liquid, as these assets can be liquidated at almost any time.
It is fair to say a decade or two ago, the investment wine market was much more illiquid than it is today; similar to the fine art industry, where serious gains could only be achieved through rare and long term investments.
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diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference, hindrance
Fucking distractions.
You know what I learned? That even deep in meditation, even while asleep, even while making love, the brain never shuts the fuck up. Seriously! It just talks and talks and talks and talks and talks. And it don't be talking about nothing! It's either stuck in hater bitch mode (You ain't do that right. Bet you did it better than that bitch could have though), or it's stuck in rewind cuss-out (I can't believe that motherfucker said that shit to me! You know what I shoulda said was…), and around and around it goes.
The mind deals in repetition. Let me give you an example -- say a couple has a fight, right? No matter what else happens that day, no matter what either of them is doing, at least one of them is mentally replaying all the jacked up shit the other person said, and probably not even accurately at that. The mind repeats incessantly but half the time it gets it all wrong, like that telephone game where you say in one person's ear, I got a grey sweater, and by the time it gets back to you, your mamas a great heifer. I mean, your mind means well, but you can't really trust that dude. You got to watch him. You got to guide him. You got to tell him what to think, otherwise he gets distracted and sends you off.
But it's not your mind's fault. Your mind has no business of its own and don't know no better. That's why you have to be vigilant about the difference between you and your mind, because you do know better. Maybe you don't know you know better yet, but you do, and all it takes is practice and consistency. Your mind is easily programmed, but it might be running off your original programming -- the programming that says, You ain't shit, you ain't gon' be shit, you can't win because you've never won. Or the saditty programming -- I'm better than him, I'm better than her, I'm so fucking cute -- but at the end of the day, baby bye on all counts. Where do any of those thoughts get you? Nowhere. Every day, in every way, we either choose to focus on what really matters, or we choose to focus on the ever compelling bullshit of the moment. Whether that motherfucker really is a motherfucker, or whether your mama ever said she loved you, won't mean a damn bit of shit when God asks what you've done with the gifts you were given. Also know that your distractions will be directly proportionate to your gift. Learn to look past them, as their very presence portends success. The mountain is just the inverse of the valley. Be encouraged.
So the real question is, how do we get rid of distractions?
A focused mind is a useful mind, a tool and an asset rather than a liability. It's a car with an expert driver instead of a runaway train. And what does that driver need? Endurance, vision, direction - and patience - because if you don't know where the hell you going, you might move pretty slow. You might pause and gaggle at every damn distraction, to marvel at their intricacies. But if you program your GPS and shift gears, suddenly all those diversions morph into one huge blur. The stakes have risen with your speed, and if you take your eyes off the road for even a moment now, you will crash and fucking burn. Better to stay focused, best to keep moving. If you're going up a mountain, push that pedal to the floor.
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Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
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|1.1 The Use of Statistics in Science
|1.2 Descriptive and Inferential
|1.3 Research Methods and Statistics
|1.4 Scales of Measurement
|1.5 Types of Variables for Which Data Are Measured
|1.6 Research in Focus: Evaluating Data and Scales of Measurement
|1.7 SPSS in Focus: Entering and Defining Variables
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|2.1 Why Summarize Data?
|2.2 Frequency Distributions for Grouped Data
|2.3 Identifying Percentile Points and Percentile Ranks
|2.4 SPSS in Focus: Frequency Distributions for Quantitative Data
|2.5 Frequency Distributions for Ungrouped Data
|2.6 Research in Focus: Summarizing Demographic Information
|2.7 SPSS in Focus: Frequency Distributions for Categorical Data
|2.8 Pictorial Frequency Distributions
|2.9 Graphing Distributions: Continuous Data
|2.10 Graphing Distributions: Discrete and Categorical Data
|2.11 Research in Focus: Frequencies and Percents
|2.12 SPSS in Focus: Histograms, Bar Charts, and Pie Charts
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|3.1 Introduction to Central Tendency
|3.2 Measures of Central Tendency
|3.3 Characteristics of the Mean
|3.4 Choosing an Appropriate Measure of Central Tendency
|3.5 Research in Focus: Describing Central Tendency
|3.6 SPSS in Focus: Mean, Median, and Mode
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|4.1 Measuring Variability
|4.2 The Range
|4.3 Research in Focus: Reporting the Range
|4.4 Quartiles and Interquartiles
|4.5 The Variance
|4.6 Explaining Variance for Populations and Samples
|4.7 The Computational Formula for Variance
|4.8 The Standard Deviation
|4.9 What Does the Standard Deviation Tell Us?
|4.10 Characteristics of the Standard Deviation
|4.11 SPSS in Focus: Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|5.1 Introduction to Probability
|5.2 Calculating Probability
|5.3 Probability and Relative Frequency
|5.4 The Relationship Between Multiple Outcomes
|5.5 Conditional Probabilities and Bayes's Theorem
|5.6 SPSS in Focus: Probability Tables
|5.7 Probability Distributions
|5.8 The Mean of a Probability Distribution and Expected Value
|5.9 Research in Focus: When Are Risks Worth Taking?
|5.10 The Variance and Standard Deviation of a Probability Distribution
|5.11 Expected Value and the Binomial Distribution
|5.12 A Final Thought on the Likelihood of Random Behavioral Outcomes
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|6.1 The Normal Distribution in Behavioral Science
|6.2 Characteristics of the Normal Distribution
|6.3 Research in Focus: The Statistical Norm
|6.4 The Standard Normal Distribution
|6.5 The Unit Normal Table: A Brief Introduction
|6.6 Locating Proportions
|6.7 Locating Scores
|6.8 SPSS in Focus: Converting Raw Scores to Standard z Scores
|6.9 Going From Binomial to Normal
|6.10 The Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|7.1 Selecting Samples From Populations
|7.2 Selecting a Sample: Who's In and Who's Out?
|7.3 Sampling Distributions: The Mean
|7.4 Sampling Distributions: The Variance
|7.5 The Standard Error of the Mean
|7.6 Factors That Decrease Standard Error
|7.7 SPSS in Focus: Estimating the Standard Error of the Mean
|7.8 APA in Focus: Reporting the Standard Error
|7.9 Standard Normal Transformations With Sampling Distributions
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|8.1 Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing
|8.2 Four Steps to Hypothesis Testing
|8.3 Hypothesis Testing and Sampling Distributions
|8.4 Making a Decision: Types of Error
|8.5 Testing for Significance: Examples Using the z Test
|8.6 Research in Focus: Directional Versus Nondirectional Tests
|8.7 Measuring the Size of an Effect: Cohen's d
|8.8 Effect Size, Power, and Sample Size
|8.9 Additional Factors That Increase Power
|8.10 SPSS in Focus: A Preview for Chapters 9 to 18
|8.11 APA in Focus: Reporting the Test Statistic and Effect Size
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|9.1 Going From z to t
|9.2 The Degrees of Freedom
|9.3 Reading the t Table
|9.4 One-Sample t Test
|9.5 Effect Size for the One-Sample t Test
|9.6 SPSS in Focus: One-Sample t Test
|9.7 Two-Independent-Sample t Test
|9.8 Effect Size for the Two-Independent- Sample t Test
|9.9 SPSS in Focus: Two-Independent- Sample t Test
|9.10 APA in Focus: Reporting the t Statistic and Effect Size
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|10.1 Related and Independent Samples
|10.2 Introduction to the Related-Samples t Test
|10.3 The Related-Samples t Test: Repeated-Measures Design
|10.4 SPSS in Focus: The Related-Samples t Test
|10.5 The Related-Samples t Test: Matched-Pairs Design
|10.6 Measuring Effect Size for the Related-Samples t Test
|10.7 Advantages for Selecting Related Samples
|10.8 APA in Focus: Reporting the t Statistic and Effect Size for Related Samples
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|11.1 Point Estimation and Interval Estimation
|11.2 The Process of Estimation
|11.3 Estimation for the One-Sample z Test
|11.4 Estimation for the One-Sample t Test
|11.5 SPSS in Focus: Confidence Intervals for the One-Sample t Test
|11.6 Estimation for the Two-Independent-Sample t Test
|11.7 SPSS in Focus: Confidence Intervals for the Two-Independent- Sample t Test
|11.8 Estimation for the Related-Samples t Test
|11.9 SPSS in Focus: Confidence Intervals for the Related-Samples t Test
|11.10 Characteristics of Estimation: Precision and Certainty
|11.11 APA in Focus: Reporting Confidence Intervals
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|12.1 Analyzing Variance for Two or More Groups
|12.2 An Introduction to Analysis of Variance
|12.3 Sources of Variation and the Test Statistic
|12.4 Degrees of Freedom
|12.5 The One-Way Between-Subjects ANOVA
|12.6 What Is the Next Step?
|12.7 Post Hoc Comparisons
|12.8 SPSS in Focus: The One-Way Between-Subjects ANOVA
|12.9 Measuring Effect Size
|12.10 APA in Focus: Reporting the F Statistic, Significance, and Effect Size
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|13.1 Observing the Same Participants Across Groups
|13.2 Sources of Variation and the Test Statistic
|13.3 Degrees of Freedom
|13.4 The One-Way Within-Subjects ANOVA
|13.5 Post Hoc Comparisons: Bonferroni Procedure
|13.6 SPSS in Focus: The One-Way Within-Subjects ANOVA
|13.7 Measuring Effect Size
|13.8 The Within-Subjects Design: Consistency and Power
|13.9 APA in Focus: Reporting the F Statistic, Significance, and Effect Size
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|14.1 Observing Two Factors at the Same Time
|14.2 New Terminology and Notation
|14.3 Designs for the Two-Way ANOVA
|14.4 Describing Variability: Main Effects
|14.5 The Two-Way Between-Subjects ANOVA
|14.6 Analyzing Main Effects and Interactions
|14.7 Measuring Effect Size
|14.8 SPSS in Focus: The Two-Way Between-Subjects ANOVA
|14.9 APA in Focus: Reporting Main Effects, Interactions, and Effect Size
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|15.1 The Structure of a Correlational Design
|15.2 Describing a Correlation
|15.3 Pearson Correlation Coefficient
|15.4 SPSS in Focus: Pearson Correlation Coefficient
|15.5 Assumptions of Tests for Linear Correlations
|15.6 Limitations in Interpretation: Causality, Outliers, and Restrictions of Range
|15.7 Alternative to Pearson r: Spearman Correlation Coefficient
|15.8 SPSS in Focus: Spearman Correlation Coefficient
|15.9 Alternative to Pearson r: Point-Biserial Correlation Coefficient
|15.10 SPSS in Focus: Point-Biserial Correlation Coefficient
|15.11 Alternative to Pearson r: Phi Correlation Coefficient
|15.12 SPSS in Focus: Phi Correlation Coefficient
|15.13 APA in Focus: Reporting Correlations
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|16.1 From Relationships to Predictions
|16.2 Fundamentals of Linear Regression
|16.3 What Makes the Regression Line the Best-Fitting Line?
|16.4 The Slope and y-Intercept of a Straight Line
|16.5 Using the Method of Least Squares to Find the Best Fit
|16.6 Using Analysis of Regression to Determine Significance
|16.7 SPSS in Focus: Analysis of Regression
|16.8 Using the Standard Error of Estimate to Measure Accuracy
|16.9 Introduction to Multiple Regression
|16.10 Computing and Evaluating Significance for Multiple Regression
|16.11 The ß Coefficient for Multiple Regression
|16.12 Evaluating Significance for the Relative Contribution of Each Predictor Variable
|16.13 SPSS in Focus: Multiple Regression Analysis
|16.14 APA in Focus: Reporting Regression Analysis
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|17.1 Tests for Nominal Data
|17.2 The Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
|17.3 SPSS in Focus: The Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
|17.4 Interpreting the Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
|17.5 Independent Observations and Expected Frequency Size
|17.6 The Chi-Square Test for Independence
|17.7 The Relationship Between Chi-Square and the Phi Coefficient
|17.8 Measures of Effect Size
|17.9 SPSS in Focus: The Chi-Square Test for Independence
|17.10 APA in Focus: Reporting the Chi-Square Test
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|18.1 Tests for Ordinal Data
|18.2 The Sign Test
|18.3 SPSS in Focus: The Related-Samples Sign Test
|18.4 The Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks T Test
|18.5 SPSS in Focus: The Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks T Test
|18.6 The Mann-Whitney U Test
|18.7 SPSS in Focus: The Mann-Whitney U Test
|18.8 The Kruskal-Wallis H Test
|18.9 SPSS in Focus: The Kruskal-Wallis H Test
|18.10 The Friedman Test
|18.11 SPSS in Focus: The Friedman Test
|18.12 APA in Focus: Reporting Nonparametric Tests
|Chapter Summary
|Key Terms
|End-of-Chapter Problems
|A.1 Positive and Negative Numbers
|A.2 Addition
|A.3 Subtraction
|A.4 Multiplication
|A.5 Division
|A.6 Fractions
|A.7 Decimals and Percents
|A.8 Exponents and Roots
|A.9 Order of Computation
|A.10 Equations: Solving for x
|A.11 Summation Notation
|Key Terms
|Review Problems
|Table C.1 The Unit Normal Table
|Table C.2 Critical Values for the t Distribution
|Table C.3 Critical Values for the F Distribution
|Table C.4 The Studentized Range Statistic (q)
|Table C.5 Critical Values for the Pearson Correlation
|Table C.6 Critical Values for the Spearman Correlation
|Table C.7 Critical Values of Chi-Square (c2)
|Table C.8 Distribution of Binomial Probabilities When p = .50
|Table C.9 Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks T Critical Values
|Table C.10A Critical Values of the Mann-Whitney U for a = .05
|Table C.10B Critical Values of the Mann-Whitney U for a = .01
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- Built2017
3808 Tower View Ct #b, Austin
Spectacular east Austin home! You won't find another like this for the price. So much for your money! On cul de sac, beautiful, modern, open concept, hardwoods throughout (no carpet), tile in bathrooms/laundry room only, large yards (front and private fenced back), new fencing, 2 large covered outdoor balconies/decks (1 off main living area and 1 off master), beautiful master suite w/ large walk in, large guest bedrooms (2 bedrooms with ensuite). You will love living/entertaining here (indoor and out)!
Essential Information
- Price$589,000
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3.00
- Full Baths3
- Square Footage1,695
- Acres0.22
- Year Built2017
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeCondo
- Style1st Floor Entry, Low Rise (1-3 Stories), See Agent
- StatusActive Contingent
- AmenitiesGarage Parking, Jogging/Biking Path, Nest Thermostat, See Agent
- UtilitiesElectricity on Property, Internet-Cable, Natural Gas Available
- Parking Spaces2
- ParkingDoor Opener, Garage, Off Street
- # of Garages1
- ViewCity, See Agent
- Exterior FeaturesBalcony-Covered, Balcony-Private, Deck, Patio-Covered, Private BackYard, Gutters Partial
- Lot DescriptionCul-De-Sac, See Agent
- RoofComposition Shingle, Metal, Mixed, See Agent
- ConstructionHardiPlank Type, See Agent
- FoundationSlab
Community Information
- Address3808 Tower View Ct #b
- RegionAustin - East
- SubdivisionManor Hill Add Resub
- CityAustin
- CountyTravis
- StateTX
- Zip Code78723
- Interior FeaturesCeiling-High, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet, See Agent, Pocket Doors
- AppliancesCook Top Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel, Convection Oven, Water Heater Tankless
- HeatingCentral Heat
- CoolingCentral Air
- # of Stories2
- Stories2
School Information
- DistrictAustin ISD
- ElementaryMaplewood
- MiddleKealing
- HighMcCallum
Price Change History for 3808 Tower View Ct #b, Austin, TX (MLS® #4623380)
|Price Reduced (from $598,900)
|$9,900 (1.65%)
Property Listed by: Coldwell Banker United REALTOR
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Christmastime is the PERFECT time for fun and festive cocktails. Do you have a favorite Christmas drink? My new favorite is this Baileys and Kisses Candy Cane Martini.
Not only does it have Baileys- which, come on- pretty much SCREAMS Christmas, but it has melted peppermint Hershey's kisses and the candy cane stirrer slowly melts into the martini, making it extra pepperminty!
These are perfect for holiday parties and are super easy to make. You could also put a hershey kiss in the martini at the bottom as a little surprise!
Want to make this extra fun? Serve it under the mistletoe so Hershey's aren't the only kisses in this drink 🙂
This does contain both Baileys and Vodka- so they are STRONG. Please drink in moderation, always have a designated driver, and have a SAFE and responsible holiday season. And please don't serve to anyone under 21.
Baileys and Kisses Candy Cane Martini
- 2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 ounces very cold vodka
- 3 white chocolate hershey's kisses, melted
- candy cane, to stir
- In a small bowl, melt hershey's kisses and completely mix. There may be little red dots that don't dissolve- that's ok (they just sink to the bottom).
- In a cold shaker, add vodka fresh from the freezer and Bailey's. Then add melted chocolate.
- Shake thoroughly.
- Pour into martini glass and give a good couple stirs with candy cane.
- The candy cane will slowly dissolve into the drink and add a delicious, peppermint flavor!


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WEEK 1: Positive Self- Talk
"It's not what we say out loud that really determines our lives- it's what we say to ourselves- that has the most power."
We are so excited to have you on board as we work together on our own self-worthiness. Each week we will focus on one of the five ways you can shine from within. These five steps are also found on the packaging of our newest necklace in our inspirational jewelry line (found here). It is served as a tangible reminder to focus on thinking more positively about ourselves and others.
This week we are focusing on the first step: Positive Self-Talk. The image above represents the power we have over our inner thoughts. What we don't always grasp is that we obtain the ultimate power when we realize just how much we can control our thoughts. Not just in judgement, creativity and every day choices, but electing to think positively about our own selves. Our thoughts hold our own greatest potential and we are the only ones who can unlock that power. Just as the quote above states; "it's not what we say out loud that really determines our lives, it's what we say to ourselves that has the most power."
Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks are about as happy as they want to be." Meaning when it comes to our inner happiness, we actually have a choice. Our brain is a powerful tool and research shows the impact positive and negative thinking can have on our lives. We have the power to transform ourselves by changing the habits of our mind. But it doesn't come over night. It takes a constant awareness of where we let our thoughts go. We have to be conscious of when to stop thoughts that aren't going to make us feel more positive.
Before Be Bona Fide I was so focused on everyone else's accomplishments. I never tried to push myself to make my dream a reality. I was constantly saying "I'm not good at that, I can't do that, I'm not smart enough...etc." I did not realize that the more I thought this way, the more I was disabling myself from attaining any dream I had for my future My weaknesses consumed my thoughts, which only amplified them and made me lose sight of my strengths.
When we launched Be Bona Fide I knew this message had something special but I had no idea of the power it would hold on my inner happiness.
The article by Evelyn Lim "7 Steps to positive Self Talk" really helped guide my mindset as I focused on finding my inner beauty. Let's walk through these steps together and apply Positive Self-Talk to our day to day lives.
Let's start with- being aware of every thought you have. Notice all the thoughts you can have in just one minute. Notice how easy it is to have a negative thought and how much harder it is to find a positive thought. Start by turning the negative thoughts that use the words "I can't" into "I can".
Second, focus on Positive Affirmations- make them known. Write down a goal you have somewhere, somewhere where you can see it often, repeat the goal over and over.
"Affirmations are positive statements of a desired outcome or goal. They are usually short, believable and focused. By repeating them over and over again, you build inroads into your subconscious mind, opening up the possibility of a new state of thoughts."
Next visualize your goal coming true and start to look at your thoughts like a movie.
"...visualization will be helpful. You build on a story with a positive outline. The longer you can tell this story to yourself the better. It is also best if you can make this story one about having all your goals achieved. When you do this, you start to internalize your goals and dreams, as if they are something that you have already achieved."
Replace negative situations with positives.
A common factor that all successful people have in common is that they surround themselves with positive people. We need to be aware of the people and situations that are bringing us down and replace them with supportive, like minded people and activities.
Confront what is holding you back and start somewhere. If it scares you then it is worth going for. Go after your fear- we have so much at our finger tips. You will never know what you are capable of until you try it. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
Be Grateful
Write down three things you are grateful for everyday. Start with the simple things a bed to sleep in, warm water to shower in, etc. Over time your mind will start to scan the world for the positive rather than the negative.
Be Present
We live in a world where we can be doing a million things at once. We have electronics that are always grabbing our attention, social networks that are constantly pushing our thoughts to what everyone else is doing, and many other things that can consume our minds. Being present in the moment is something that I have had to work really hard on. This is something that does not come naturally to me, but by focusing on what is currently happening in that moment, I am able to see the positives and find beauty in what is happening now, not what will or what needs to be happening later.
Positive self-talk has not only helped me find my confidence, it has helped me gain inner happiness. Inner happiness and positive self-talk is not something you can check off the list. It is something that you have to work everyday on. Some days it comes easier than others but thanks to the guidelines and tips above, my mindset has shifted and I am forever grateful that it has.
The trophy cup is our goal and we are the only ones stopping ourselves from obtaining that power. Let's commit to this process of change and live a life that will allow us to reach our highest potential. Start tonight, be mindful of your thoughts- change that small negative thought and put it into a positive one don't forget it. Repeat it over and over. You are worth it.
We would love to hear your story as you go through this journey to shine from within! With each step we focus on during these next 5 weeks, please write down your thoughts for each step. Start today by focusing on/writing about your own Positive Self-Talk. You will then see what it is you need to work on the most for yourself this week and throughout your journey to find inner peace and love.


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November 2, 2015 report
How highly social mammals optimize group size
(Phys.org)—The sizes of social groups among mammals are driven by dynamics from within the group and a combination of pressures and incentives from outside. While aggregation and cooperation are often beneficial for species survival, group size influences the allocation of time and the use of space, and has strong implications for individual health and fitness. Over the years, studies have largely suggested a linear relationship between group size, home range area and daily travel distance, with disadvantages only for the largest groups.
However, a new study reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences produced unexpected results, surprising even the team of researchers who published it. The study, which tracked a population of wild baboons in the Amboseli-Longido ecosystem straddling the border of Kenya and Tanzania, demonstrates a U-shaped relationship between group size and home range area, average daily distance traveled, evenness of use within the home range and glucocorticoid concentrations in individuals that were used as a measure of stress.
Strikingly, the researchers found that intermediate-sized groups of baboons had optimal space-use strategies compared with small- and large-sized populations, a result not previously revealed in group size studies. This led the authors to ask what dynamics were driving this disparity.
They propose that large, socially dominant groups are constrained by intragroup competition, while small-sized groups are subjected to intergroup competition and predation. Additionally, living in larger groups can lead to longer intervals between births, delayed sexual maturity, decreased fertility, and more exposure to circulating pathogens. Previously, it was unknown how group size affects physiology; as a step toward understanding this dynamic, the researchers checked the levels of glucocorticoid stress hormones present in the blood of members of the studied groups.
These hormones are secreted in response to stressors, and while they provide a short-term benefit, chronically raised levels are detrimental to individual health. The researchers found that females in both the smaller and larger groups had higher concentrations of stress hormones than females in the intermediate-sized groups.
Another unexpected result: Both large and small groups had larger annual and monthly home ranges, longer daily travel, and more even patterns of space use than intermediate groups. The intermediate groups had smaller home ranges, and their use of space was more temporally and spatially skewed.
The authors suggest two reasons that their study presents results unobserved in previous studies: First, group size predicts group dominance, and smaller groups have a competitive disadvantage by contrast with larger groups; additionally, they may be subject to more predation than larger groups. Previous studies dealt with arboreal primates that may have a lower risk of such predation.
Second, previous studies demonstrated a bias toward the examination of intermediate and large groups. This is likely due to the overall lack of availability of smaller groups for study, without which the U-shaped pattern observed in the present study would not appear. Among the implications of the study, the authors note that the group sizes of baboons quite often correspond to the predicted optimum sizes.
Group size is an important trait of social animals, affecting how individuals allocate time and use space, and influencing both an individual's fitness and the collective, cooperative behaviors of the group as a whole. Here we tested predictions motivated by the ecological constraints model of group size, examining the effects of group size on ranging patterns and adult female glucocorticoid (stress hormone) concentrations in five social groups of wild baboons (Papio cynocephalus) over an 11-y period. Strikingly, we found evidence that intermediate-sized groups have energetically optimal space-use strategies; both large and small groups experience ranging disadvantages, in contrast to the commonly reported positive linear relationship between group size and home range area and daily travel distance, which depict a disadvantage only in large groups. Specifically, we observed a U-shaped relationship between group size and home range area, average daily distance traveled, evenness of space use within the home range, and glucocorticoid concentrations. We propose that a likely explanation for these U-shaped patterns is that large, socially dominant groups are constrained by within-group competition, whereas small, socially subordinate groups are constrained by between-group competition and predation pressures. Overall, our results provide testable hypotheses for evaluating group-size constraints in other group-living species, in which the costs of intra- and intergroup competition vary as a function of group size.
© 2015 Phys.org


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As women who are guilty of trying to do too much, we're always looking for ways to add relaxation to our schedule. It's been proven that taking a bath is one of the easiest stress relievers there is. Bathroom connoisseur, Barbara Sallick, founder of Waterworks, is responsible for redefining how people view their bathrooms and continues to be at the cutting-edge of all things bath décor. She knows better than anyone that a great bathroom means creating a space for yourself in this hectic world. In her new book, The Perfect Bath, Barbara touches on the origins of the bath as a sanctuary and oasis, shares expert advice on the balance of practical consideration and design dynamics in creating a personalized retreat, and offers tips on the comfort factor and how to ensure our baths are what they should be – relaxing. Read on for a brief taste of her views.
The perfect bath… For me, these three words immediately conjure up an irresistible, even timeless vision of relaxation, and restoration. And yet, having said this, I must immediately add that there is no one definition of the perfect bath—precisely because the room is such a singular expression of an individual's (or a couple's) own sensibility. Think about it: every other room in a house has multiple constituencies. The master bath is the only space in your home that is all about you—a highly personalized domain that, in addition to being part of life's daily routine, serves as a private retreat. Thus the true definition of the perfect bath is a bath that is perfect for you.
Going back to antiquity, we started with the Egyptians, whose obsession with cleanliness was such that they discriminated against cultures whose members didn't follow their own bathing customs; their bathing rituals expressed a view of the bath as a font of hygiene, health, and healing. The Greeks refined the language of tubs and basins to the form that persists today, encouraged the habit of bathing as a means of relaxation, and – in the belief that specific natural water sources had been blessed by the gods – connected the ideas of cleansing and healing…
Modernity, to be sure, offers many advantages over antiquity. But the idea of the bath as a place of relaxation, reflection, and restoration, developed by the ancients, is one that has never been improved upon – all we can do is translate that timeless concept into a personal reflection of contemporary life.
It's never too early in the design process to consider ergonomics, which is, simply put, the science of comfort. Comfort remains as important a consideration as any impacting bath design: if the space isn't comfortable, it's not going to promote rest, reflection, or restoration – quite the contrary.
The smallest ergonomic misstep can entirely derail the bath experience. If a gooseneck faucet is too tall, you will crack your forehead on it every time you bend over to wash your face. If a shower has been fitted with a glass door that opens inwardly, and the door pull us is so tiny that you can't gain a purchase on it with wet fingers, you will be trapped. Even a shower valve set at the wrong height (so that you have to bend over too far) or in the wrong place (so that you actually have to get in to turn on the water) can affect your comfort. Everything demands attention – the height of the sink or vanity, of the medicine cabinet or mirror – and makes a difference.
Also worthy of consideration are the ergonomics of personal preference. I always recommend that people sit in a tub before making a decision about it – not only to be certain that it is capacious enough, but also to ensure that the angle of the back is comfortable and the depth won't leave you over or under submerged. Do you like your towels hung on hooks or bars? Do you need fresh linens at hand, or can they be kept in a hall closet? Should the plug for your hair dryer be to the right or the left of the sink? Does "visual noise" make you uncomfortable? How much storage space do you need for everything to be put away? Issues of comfort that are specific to oneself are central to the bath experience, so make sure the ergonomics, both general and personal, are as well considered as the way things look.
The Perfect Outfit For Relaxing
How do you keep that calm feeling going? With this clean white (and yet cozy) pullover from Zenergy. Slip it on with a pair of your favorite leggings, (we love this coated pair), some chic sneakers, and be at your leisure, while looking polished as can be, all day long.
For serious bathroom inspiration, Barbara's beautiful book, The Perfect Bath, is the ideal respite from the world. Buy it here. Excerpt courtesy of Rizzoli.


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UK & Europe Tour Begins
Our first impression consisted largely of a heavy fish scent as the sun peaked through the grey horizon. Driving towards Reykjavik to our right, vast moss-covered plains dominated our view, while on the left, coastal towns sunk into the rocky landscape meeting the expansive Atlantic Ocean. Our one night stop over in Iceland began at 6am after taking the morning worship at the GC and a red-eye from New York (JFK). This combination turned into a short nap at our accommodation that made us feel like we were in Iceland for two nights rather than one. Following our nap, a trip to the top of the cathedral gave us a view of the gorgeous mountains and colourful homes, while a walk around the windy capital had us discovering a music store with the most unique collection of instruments we have seen. Our stop over ended with relaxation at the stunning Blue Lagoon.Arriving in England we got immediately excited by the mixture of the ancient with the modern. The Tower of London opposite the imposing structure of The Shard. Stonehenge not 600 meters from a highway. SmartCars and VW Golfs squeezing through 15th century alleyways originally intended for the horse and cart. A modern SDA church plant settled in a church built in 1720.Our short whirlwind tour in England saw us travel 1095 miles. We went as far south as St Austell, Cornwall and as far north as Manchester. We enjoyed the hospitality of some old friends as well as some newly acquainted ones. We are forever grateful to those who open up their homes to us during our touring. We would not be able to do music ministry without you! Thank you for your amazing hospitality.We just want to share with you some of the testimonies from our time in England: One concert had 1/3 of the attendance who did not attend church.
A lady who told us how after the difficult week, she had experienced God spoke through our Word and song concert and it gave peace to her heart.
St Austell spent some time with us at the end of our concert in a dedicated prayer to send us off on our touring. It was incredibly special and an absolute blessing.
We've just flown to Europe and over the next four weeks we have concerts in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden! Check out our tour page for the exact details for each concert.
If you would like to know what we get up to throughout Europe follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more updates.
If you would like to support us in our music ministry you can buy one of our albums or use the donate button to the right of this page.
~ Eric & Monique


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The state of Alabama was set to execute 74-year-old Thomas Douglas Arthur Thursday night at Holman Correctional Facility, but U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a temporary stay of execution.
"It is ordered that execution of the sentence of death is hereby stayed pending further order of the undersigned or of the Court," Thomas wrote.
Originally scheduled for 6 p.m. ET, the execution was delayed for two hours so that the Court could consider the appeal. But two hours came and went. It wasn't until about 10:30 p.m. that Thomas issued the stay.
Arthur has spent more than three decades on death row for the 1982 contract killing of Troy Wicker, who was shot while he slept in his bed. Wicker's wife testified that she paid Arthur $10,000 to kill her husband.
Arthur, however, has maintained his innocence. Over the years, his lawyers unsuccessfully argued for DNA tests that they said could exonerate Arthur, whose execution had been scheduled six times previously. Each one of those times, he received a stay.
Complicating his case, he shot a guard while escaping from jail in 1986.
Arthur said he wanted to be executed by firing squad, not lethal injection, after a spate of botched executions using the drug midazolam left some inmates gasping for air and writhing on the gurney. His appeal argued that the lethal injection protocol constituted cruel and unusual punishment. He lost the appeal, however, and Alabama proceeded with the plan to execute him using midazolam.
The execution comes amid scrutiny over Alabama's death penalty process. Of the 34 states that allow the death penalty, Alabama is the only one where judges are permitted to override jury verdicts and impose a death sentence. In January, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Florida's similar sentencing scheme was unconstitutional.
In September, Alabama's Supreme Court upheld its sentencing scheme.
According to the Equal Justice Initiative, about 20 percent of the 199 people currently on Alabama's death row were sentenced via judicial override. It was not used in Arthur's case, however, because he asked the jury to sentence him to death, reportedly in hopes that he could spend more time with his children during visitation hours.
Alabama is also the only state that accepts death sentences from non-unanimous juries. Because the jury in Arthur's case did not unanimously agree that he should be sentenced to death, Arthur's lawyers filed a petition requesting that his execution be vacated or stayed. That request was also denied.
In 2008, a man named Bobby Ray Gilbert confessed to murdering Wicker, but a state court found that Gilbert and Arthur had conspired to submit a fake confession. Crime scene testing found no DNA link to either man. Arthur's lawyers argued that the state of Alabama lost the DNA kit that may have exonerated him.
Executions nationwide are currently at a 25-year low.


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Empagran is a 100% Ecuadorian group, devoted to aquaculture, which currently integrates in all its processes all the areas of production of shrimp. A multidisciplinary group with a strong devotion to quality, in a continuous search to satisfy and surpass expectations of the global market.
Empagran has a long history in the aquaculture business, from its beginnings in 1982, its development in Ecuador, positioning itself constantly among the biggest shrimp exporters in the country, been able to cover the world's main markets.


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Deploying GKC Content Management Server
UCS 9.1 requires the Content Management Server (CMS) component from Genesys Knowledge Center (GKC).
Process Summary
- Install CMS.
- Configure the CMS cluster.
- Confgure a CMS Load Balancer RAP.
- Optionally, configure a secure connection to CMS.
Install CMS
Using this procedure, install CMS. Use the application templates provided for CMS and Knowledge Center cluster.
Configure the CMS cluster
Using the procedure on this page, configure the CMS cluster.
Additionally, you must add the following sections and options values on the cluster application:
- Section [cms.ucs] containing the following:
- asyncsync-delay=1000
- config-synchro-mode=periodically
- fieldcode-format-locale=
- replace-blank-fieldcode=false
- screening-rules-sync-delay=10000
- srl-enable=true
- standard-responses-sync-delay=10000
- synchronize-screening-rules=false
- synchronize-standard-responses=false
- Section [cms.cluster], containing values for the following (sample values below), depending on your database and server locations:
- dbConnectionUrl=jdbc:sqlserver://<server_name_or_ip>:<port>;databaseName=<databasename>
- dbPassword=xx
- dbUsername=xx
- jgroupsConfiguration=TCP
- type=mssql
Configure a CMS Load Balancer Resource Access Point (RAP)
In release 9.1 UCS no longer accepts a direct connection to the CMS application, but requires a connection to a CMS Load Balancer RAP which must have the following options set in its [resource] section:
- [resource]/solution=cms
- [resource]/type=loadbalancer
Configuring a Secure Connection (HTTPS) to CMS
ImportantGenesys Knowledge CMS supports Transport Layer Security (TLS), which enables cryptographic and trusted communications between Genesys clients and servers. See the Genesys Security Deployment Guide for additional information about TLS.
- Configure the secured HTTP port in CMS as described here.
- In the CMS Load Balancer RAP (Resource Access Point) used in the UCS application or UCS cluster application for connection to CMS, configure the secure default port. The certificate used by the CMS Load Balancer RAP (or by Genesys Knowledge CMS if the RAP is configured with the host and port of CMS itself and a real external Load Balancer is not used in the deployment) should be in the Trusted Root Certificate Authority used by UCS.
- In either the UCS application or the UCS cluster application, configure the connection to CMS's secure port via a Resource Access Point (RAP). The RAP application needs to be configured to point to the host and port of the Load Balancer that will distribute these requests among Knowledge Center CMSs. If you use a single CMS, the RAP can point directly to this CMS.
- Restart UCS.
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text: Free Weekly Planner Printable December 27, 2017 Susan Newberry 2018 is just around the corner and to start the new year right, I have created a free Weekly Planner Printable. A weekly planner is a great way to organize your time. Print them out weekly and jot down your to do items or print out 52 and create a notebook for the whole year. There is a section for Priorities, Appointments and Notes.To get your Free Weekly Planner Printable just sign up below to get news and updates from Susan Newberry Designs. You will also receive a 10% off coupon which can be used here or at my Etsy store.Thanks for stopping by...Until next time, Sign up and get a free weekly planner and 10% coupon! Email Address Sign Up Thank you for signing up!


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Traveling is always a bit of an adventure. Whether it's a weekend getaway or dream destination, things don't always go according to plan. To make sure you can take in all the sights along the way, here are some must-haves to protect your eyes, wherever your adventures lead.
- Sunglasses
If there's one thing to not leave home without (besides your wallet, phone, and keys) it's a trusty pair of sunglasses. No matter where you're headed, sunglasses are the perfect accessory to keep your eyes comfortable on sunny and overcast days. Make sure that they provide 100% UV protection.
If you're headed to the beach or mountains, you may want to consider polarized sunglasses as they can help reduce glare from reflective surfaces like water and snow. Wraparound styles are also great for windy conditions, as they provide more coverage to protect the eyes from flying particles and dryness.
- Spare glasses/contacts
If you are an avid contact lens wearer, bring your cleaning solution and back up eyewear. You never know when one of those little guys might pop out.
Even if you wear glasses, a back-up pair in the glovebox can be handy for some of life's unexpected moments.
- Eye drops
When traveling you may need to adapt to different climates. Even air planes have drier air than your eyes might be used to. Keeping some artificial tears on hand can help you deal with environmental factors or even flush out irritants like smoke or pollen.
If you do run into unexpected eye issues away from home, there are thousands of VSP network eye doctors across the U.S. that can be located using the Find a Doctor search on vsp.com.


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Professional Commercial, Office Cleaning Services London
When they need premium commercial cleaning services, London knows to call St. Anne's. We provide the contract based cleaning London prefers!
St. Anne's has commercial clients all over London, and we would love to help you as well. We provide a quality service wherever we go and are dedicated to the satisfaction of every client. We maintain workspaces and ensure that they always look their very best.
You can expect:
- A clean and sanitary work environment
- Value for money, quality and great performance
- Dependable and affordable office contract cleaning services
- Reliable, well trained cleaners
- Responsive and attentive supervision and account management
- A cleaning schedule and cleaning plan tailored to your needs
Our office cleaning services are customized to meet the needs – and budget – of the facilities manager. When they need an office cleaning contract, London businesses call St. Anne's.
We provide professional commercial and office cleaning services throughout London including Hammersmith, Westminster, Fulham, Chelsea, Kensington. Southwark, Islington, hampstead, High Gate, St Johns Wood and surrounding areas.
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With over a decade of experience with carpet cleaning in London, our carpet cleaning team is truly the best. A surveyor is sent to our valued clients to assess the condition of their carpet. Areas which require special attention are checked so to ensure that expert level service is provided.
Window Cleaning
Give your property a brighter outlook with our London window cleaning services. Our window cleaning partners are here to help your domestic and rental properties shine. We use only trusted window cleaners, personally selected and affiliated with the St Anne's name.
Floor Cleaning
Our commercial floor cleaning service always leaves a spotless finish. We provide cleaning, polishing and restoration services for a variety of surfaces. We employ modern and traditional techniques to suit the surface. Our cleaners use eco-friendly non-toxic products to ensure that both the floor and room are left clean and untainted.
Car Dealership and Showroom Cleaning
Like any new vehicle your customers will expect your dealership or showroom to be equally spotless and polished.
Dealerships and Showrooms require constant consistent professional cleaning. The wide spaces of glass and polished metal make any build up of dust or dirt even more evident. Maintaining the shine and polish expected can only be managed by an expert team.
Stadiums, Arenas, Auditoriums, Cinemas & Theatre Cleaning
Cleaning large spaces has significantly different requirements than any other cleaning operation.
It requires specific planning, specialist equipment and expert management & coordination on site.