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Atos ranked first in two categories of Whitelane's 2019 IT Outsourcing Study for Belgium and Luxembourg
Brussels, 4th March 2019
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, was ranked first in the most recent edition of the yearly BeLux IT Sourcing Study conducted by Whitelane Research, in the category 'Data centre, managed infrastructure and hosting' and in the category 'End-user services and collaboration solutions'. This client satisfaction survey, the most representative in the market, investigates more than 550 unique IT outsourcing relationships held by over 200 of the top IT spending organisations in Belgium and Luxembourg. All industry sectors are represented.
Atos signs cybersecurity industry partnership with NATO
Mons, 17th October 2018
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation and the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Communications and Information Agency today sign an industry agreement to commit to a rigorous and continuous exchange of information concerning cybersecurity and potentially relevant cyberthreats. This will improve both parties' capacity to detect, prevent and respond to cyber threats rapidly. The NATO Communications and Information Agency is in charge of operating and protecting the organization's networks. Now, Atos is among industry partners that have established a cybersecurity agreement of this kind with NATO.
Atos digital leadership strengthened by the completion of the acquisition of the US-based Syntel
Brussels, 9th October 2018
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Syntel Inc., a leading global provider of integrated information technology and knowledge process services headquartered in Michigan, with $ 924 million revenue in 2017 of which 89% is in North America, 25% operating margin, and c. 40% of its activities in digital, automation, and robotization.
Risky risk assessments
Brussels, 14th May 2018
Security is not the most popular topic during management meetings. The question usually is: in view of the most recent risk assessment, can we justify the limited budget for security investments? In follow-up of his last blog, Koen Maris, CTO Cybersecurity at Atos, shares his thoughts: "What if I told you that these assessments are usually based on completely false assumptions and incorrect data?"
Stop playing catch-up
Brussels, 11th April 2018
Koen Maris, CTO Cybersecurity at Atos, has two rather surprising messages for CIOs and security officers among us. One: we've been doing it all wrong. Two: we should focus on the good, not on the bad. Confused? Here's why.
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OverviewThe mission of the Department of the National Treasury is to promote economic development, good governance, social progress and rising living standards through accountable, economic, efficient, equitable and sustainable management of South Africa's public finances.
The National Treasury's legislative mandate is also described in the Public Finance Management Act. The National Treasury is mandated to: promote government's fiscal policy framework; coordinate macroeconomic policy and intergovernmental financial relations; manage the budget preparation process; facilitate the Division of Revenue Act, which provides for an equitable distribution of nationally raised revenue between national, provincial and local government; and monitor the implementation of provincial budgets. As mandated by the executive and Parliament, the National Treasury will continue to support the optimal allocation and utilisation of financial resources in all spheres of government to reduce poverty and vulnerability among South Africa's most marginalised.
The National Treasury's priorities include: increasing investment in infrastructure and industrial capital; improving education and skills development to raise productivity; improving the regulation of markets and public entities; and fighting poverty and inequality through efficient public service delivery, expanded employment levels, income support and empowerment.
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This month, The Lilies Project is launching new monthly series at the Walnut Cove Public Library. The purpose of the workshops are two fold: to build community and to figure out what we are going to build. The main art concept I've worked on this fall gave me literal sticker shock. So we are starting over and figuring out what we would like to create into art out of coal ash together.
Each month we will do a different activity, but around the same theme of visioning and a community build.
The events will be held mid-month on Mondays at 11 am. This allows a pop-in with the preschoolers at 10 am and a chance to eat lunch with anyone open after the event. And you don't even have to make anything if you don't want. Come join in on a time of uplifting community.
December Event - Monday, December 17th, 2018 at 11 am
December will focus on using sheet music to create some Christmas Creations. This ties in with the window display of Jester Hairston's Christmas Spirituals in the Rutledge & Rutledge office windows. We will have hymnals to repurpose and models of different paper sculptures you can create.
January Event - Monday, January 14th, 2019 at 11 am
I am a huge fan of creating vision boards and make a year-long vision board for the last several years. You can check out videos for 2018 and 2017 here. And 2016 and 2015 on my blog, which I have failed to update since 2017. We will be creating a smaller vision board on anything you want. I will have heavy boards, magazines, glue sticks, and scissors on hand. Bring images you want to include on your own.
February Event - Monday, February 18th, 2018 at 11 am
Stemming off the Celebrating Courage event, we will explore John L. Hairston's contribution to building Walnut Cove and the area through his efforts with the Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. The art activity is not yet determined, but we will remember others who have helped develop our community and brainstorm new ideas.
This monthly series will be held at the Walnut Cove Public Library. The purpose is to make art, discuss what you would like for the final installation of The Lilies Project and to hang out with our neighbors. Maybe even make new friends.
This is a very free flow event that will focus on both building community and what we will build as a community.
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Only 3% of all family businesses worldwide remain in business for more than three generations.
To those family businesses approaching the cross-roads of a generational change, we therefore offer congratulations that they have come this far. However, such businesses face unique and complex challenges in continuing further, and these are the subject of an upcoming ADLS forum on family business succession, taking place on Tuesday 5 September 2017 (further details below).
In the EY global survey, "Staying power: how do family businesses create lasting success?", it was found that family businesses account for more than two-thirds of all companies around the world and 50% to 80% of employment in most countries.
In New Zealand, privately-owned enterprises are a critical part of the economy where 97% of our 515,000 enterprises are SMEs (small to medium enterprises). A large percentage of these private enterprises are family-founded businesses with fewer than 20 people.
With this sort of economic impact, it is important that we help families that own and run businesses to manage themselves effectively – for the benefit of both the family and the business. A number of factors are relevant here, and the key elements are succession planning and good governance.
From a global perspective, the EY survey indicates most family businesses are in good shape. A total of 87% have identified who is responsible for succession planning, 70% are considering a woman as their next CEO, 90% have boards of directors, 90% have regular family or shareholder meetings to discuss business issues and 76% refer to themselves as a family business in their branding.
Succession planning is arguably the most critical issue a family business has to face. Disagreement, in-fighting and open conflict, can also mean it can be the most difficult issue to resolve. Put bluntly, if the business does not get it right, it is unlikely to survive beyond the first generation, let alone the third.
It is frequently cited, but no less true, that succession should be considered as a process, not an endpoint. This process is best served by an evolving perspective which takes in succession of management, succession of governance and succession of ownership.
The world's most successful family businesses clearly define who is responsible for succession and work steadily to prepare the next generation for leadership. Training and educating the next generation are critical when preparing successors for both leadership and ownership and in successful family businesses, the process starts early – sometimes in childhood.
Respondents to the EY survey found work ethic, leadership and entrepreneurship to be the most important attributes to nurture in young people, with many successful businesses requiring family members to have at least three years of outside management experience before being allowed to take up management positions inside the business. As part of that preparation, many opt for post-graduate study at overseas universities (EY itself offers the acclaimed "NextGen" programme through affiliated universities around the world).
Good governance is the other key requirement for successful family businesses. For the business itself, it would be best practice to have a functioning board with both family and independent directors to which management will be accountable. Regrettably, the owners of many family businesses do not take this path.
Some simply cross their fingers and hope governance issues like management, ownership and succession will somehow work themselves out, while others, particularly businesses driven by strong entrepreneurs, are reluctant to relinquish control and submit to the scrutiny of a board.
But, as the EY survey notes, "A strong board, along with a family that is continuously focused on family governance documents and practices, reduces the risk of nepotism, internal conflict, inequitable allocation of ownership shares and succession woes … [Directors] are expected to provide more than business intelligence. They serve as coach, counsellor and peer advisor, and they must consider how strategic and operational recommendations, such as succession planning and dividend policy, will affect family dynamics."
Having a formal structure and the usual board disciplines can also help avert crisis if the person heading the business was to pass away suddenly or become permanently incapacitated, without his or her future intentions for the company being made clear and with no process in place to appoint a successor.
In many cases, the patriarch or matriarch of a family will chair the business board with perhaps only one or two other family members involved. To enable broader family participation and to provide for good governance of the family itself, we would commend the establishment of a formal family council and family charter.
Most respondents to the EY survey reported that family unity is high. Family pride and cohesion are important to 84% of families – a key ingredient in generating better financial returns in the business. But conflict is inevitable in business, particularly in a family situation where complicated relationship dynamics may be in play.
A degree of conflict can be positive if families are resolving the issues behind those conflicts. Those doing so are considered healthier than those who either ignore or simply do not recognise their differences. New conflicts often arise at times of change when family members disagree on what to do next. The disagreements are often based on different experiences, values, willingness to change and risk tolerance.
Introducing some well-documented processes and systems in the form of a family council and family charter is a proven approach toward helping families reach consensus on such matters as strategy, family participation and remuneration, education and philanthropy.
Family businesses create jobs, invest in their communities and give back to society. It is therefore in all our interests that they prosper and good governance and succession planning are the foundations with which we can help family businesses to succeed for generations.
ADLS' forum "Family Business Succession: Asking the Right Questions" is taking place on Tuesday 5 September 2017. As well as Darren White, presenters include Dr Deborah Shepherd (Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland) and Atul Mehta (Director, Moore Stephens Markhams). The forum will be chaired by Catherine Atchison (Partner, Martelli McKegg). For more information or to register for this event, click here.


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I've been fortunate to amass a crowd of loyal supporters, here and on my other platforms. In an attempt to break the monotony of my musings, I'm going to start publicly supporting other pages, artists, endeavors, and interests that I come across or quite honestly, find awesome. These "promotions" are completely unsolicited, I just want to use my platform to show support for others.
I'd like to try to do this weekly.
I really struggled in choosing the first profile, but in the end, there was no doubt it had to be Ryan Esbjerg. I've known him for over a decade and this man's commitment and passion are second to none. There is a legend to Ryan, one that gives him the perspective to speak so eloquently and thoughtfully to life's truest moments, the good and the bad.
His monumental work with the Flex Your Face community is akin to watching someone build a roaring fire with a magnifying glass. His immense focus on motivating people to pursue their happiness has grown into a fire warm enough to gather around… and you should.


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Magnet Releasing's New Horror Film MARROWBONE Debuts Eerie Official Trailer
Monday, February 12th, 2018
Head inside to watch the eerie trailer debut for Magnet Releasing's latest horror film MARROWBONE, arriving in theaters, On Demand, Amazon Video and iTunes on April 13th.
The movie was written and directed by Sergio G. Sanchez and stars George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth and Matthew Stagg.
Four siblings seek refuge in an old home after the death of their mother, only to discover that the house has another, more sinister, inhabitant, in this haunting directorial debut from Sergio G. Sánchez, screenwriter of The Orphanage and The Impossible.


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Every day, millions of Americans set off for work. Some of these people feel completely safe and protected while at their job and do not have any safety concerns. Others face intense danger each day as they pursue their chosen career. While accidents can happen at any job, there are some positions that are more dangerous than others. Time magazine reported on the most dangerous jobs in America in 2014, including many industries that employ North Carolina residents. Here are some of the top fields to watch out for.
Ranked as the number one most hazardous occupation, logging industries reported 110.9 deaths for every 100,000 employees. Part of the reason this number is so high is that loggers are often working with dangerous equipment in forested areas far from hospitals and needed medical care.
Coming in at number two is fishing-related workers. There is a big drop in the number of deaths from the logging profession, with the fishing industry reporting 80.8 fatalities per 100,000 people. The coastal location of North Carolina means that there are more fishers in this state than in many inland locations.
Flight engineers and aircraft pilots
There is a reason why flying is a fear for many people. Pilots and engineers for aircrafts reported the third highest death rate, with 64 of every 100,000 workers sustaining fatal injuries in 2014.
Installing and repairing roofs can be a dangerous career, as shown by the 47.4 fatalities for every 100,000 workers. This is just one of many fields involving professionals working high off the ground, something that naturally increases the chances of injury or death.
Recyclable material and refuse collectors
This one is surprising, but cleaning up garbage and recycling can be a risky job choice. The number of fatalities per every 100,000 workers was 35.8, making it the fifth most dangerous job in the country.
While these were the industries with the highest percentage of fatalities, the field with the highest number of deaths was reportedly truck drivers or driver/sales workers, who lost 880 individuals to workplace accidents in the year 2014. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 4,821 total workers who lost their lives on the job in that year.


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The Heavy and Loving Hand of Grief
I never thought I'd come to enjoy walking through a cemetery. There's something about the one that I'm living relatively close to right now that speaks to me and has me returning to in order to discover something new. (Just like in this very moment when I went to look for a link to the Montmartre Cemetery to discover the very photograph I had taken and already selected for this story was on the website's home page. O Mon Dieu!) Perhaps it's the proximity to nature that appeals. Or maybe it's the opportunity to contemplate life and death. Likely, it's a bit of both as well as general curiosity.
Cemeteries have always felt creepy to me. They've also felt like a waste of space. Scary ghost stories from childhood and my own personal preferences as to how I want to be laid to rest have discouraged and biased me from seeing the beauty and grace that is there to behold. I realize people want and need places to grieve. They also need places to remember. And while I believe the best place to remember our loved ones are in our hearts and memories, it's important to have places we can go to where we feel some part of them remain.
I believe that no matter where our bodies are buried or ashes are scattered, we're pretty much everywhere once we're no longer on this physical plane we call 'living.' I like to think that the presence of our family and friends who have passed can be felt anywhere and probably more specifically, to "show up somehow" just when we need them most. Whether it's through our dreams or a warm breeze appearing out of nowhere or recognizing a knowing glance on another person's face, there's an undeniable experience we can't explain of, "Yes, I feel you here and now."
Death of the body doesn't separate us. I think it's our own beliefs (or the ones that were handed down to us through our ancestors, religion, cultural norms) that convince us we can no longer be connected to or feel a part of something that once was. I call bullshit on this. Love continues to exist whether or not someone is around. The love we have for the ones we've lost and the love that our departed had for us doesn't diminish or disappear. - it expands exponentially. As we get on in years, I'm discovering that grief has a tendency to expand as well.
As I walk through the countless number of headstones and concrete sculptures, I am amazed by both the ornateness of some and the simplicity of others. Some inscriptions can no longer be read while others from the mid 1800's are still visibly present. There are plastic flowers strewn about with no worries about the weather and there are living, growing vines that continue on no matter the sun, the rain and occasionally snow.
And that's what we, the living do, don't we? We continue on, although we're never quite the same. How could we be? Someone's life force was infused with ours for a time. No matter what the relationship was or how short or long its duration, another human being impacted our being - and our lives were forever changed because of it. Maybe for the worse. Hopefully for the better. But there was an impact made due to the connections made, the period of time that was shared and then it was no longer.
It's not just the loss of a loved one that does this to us. Grief is an ongoing, steady player in many facets of our lives. It's loss of any kind that can render us speechless, unable to function as we might normally would and leave us in a place where we need to mourn what was "ours" so-to-speak. Grief can be a serious mother fucker at times. We can either welcome it in or we can push it away. Whichever we choose, grief will have its say. Perhaps that's the heaviness of it. To learn from and receive the gifts that grief can offer is a damn hard thing to do. It's also where the love is.
We have all lost someone or something in our lives. Grief does not discriminate, although at times it does seem like some folks are given more grief to bear than others. I feel for those who have innumerable experiences of loss, one after the other it seems, with no time to catch a breath before the next loss occurs.
When I walk through this cemetery, I'm paying attention to breathing deeply and walking slowly as I take in everything that surrounds me; the concrete sculptures and inscribed words, the fake flowers and the real weeds, the squawking ravens and the silent cats and the people- all those who come to walk among the newly departed and the long-ago dead. I see exquisite sadness and I also see tremendous joy. This place has changed how I see cemeteries.
Grief is a heavy and loving hand. I know I do not walk alone.


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#GAReads | Forget Golf. Women's Endowment Roles Can Lead to the Boardroom
"Forget Golf. Women's Endowment Roles Can Lead to the Boardroom":
The old boys' network is costing university endowments money. Investment committees that have female majorities typically generate higher returns than committees that don't.
"There's something about the way women lead and the way they collaborate," says Jolyne Caruso-FitzGerald, a 35-year Wall Street veteran and chair of the board of trustees at Barnard College, a women's school in Manhattan. "There's this intimidation factor on mostly male boards. They have a way of shutting down women. I wish people would just look at the data."


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Dear Friends… You know those days where you the Lord presses His thumb on your heart so hard you can almost feel it? I am struck today with the blessings of our life….how many luxuries I enjoy and well, often downright, assume. These revelations came to a head today with an odd mix of happenings… … Continue reading
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I know…it's no bombshell of amazing wisdom…it is, however, the second half of my encounter with three energetic physical therapists… After my "talking to", I kept trying to get a word in edgewise about my spinal cord plight of years ago, searching high and low for some sympathy and understanding as to why my legs … Continue reading
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Introduction of New Master's Courses in UK for Indian Students
The Newcastle University in United Kingdom has introduced quite a good number i.e. nineteen postgraduate and six master's courses in the field of architecture, bio-medicine, bio-sciences , business and management, finance and accounting, civil and mechanical engineering and computer sciences. These are customized courses designed for Indian students as per their interest in the subjects. The university has been placed twelfth position in the world in terms of the number of students who are happy with their time at the university and recommend it for good education. Newcastle University is continuing to grow its portfolio of courses to appeal to an increasingly important international market. According to them, the rapid development in the field of management, bio-sciences, biotechnology, engineering and architecture in India has resulted in a huge market demand for skilled professionals in these disciplines.
The new courses started in 2012 include architectural design research, future landscape imaginaries, sustainable buildings and environments, diabetes, mitochondrial biology and medicine, oncology for the pharmaceutical industry, bio-informatics, neuro-informatics, computational systems biology, synthetic biology, management and business studies (research), finance and economics (research), biomedical engineering, design and manufacturing engineering, low carbon transport engineering, environmental and petroleum geochemistry, environmental consultancy and intelligent transport systems.
Along with the courses, the Newcastle University is also offering ten scholarships (NUIS-PG ) for the students to achieve high and to apply for postgraduate taught programmes within the faculties of science, agriculture, engineering, medical sciences at Newcastle University Business School, in the month of September, 2012. Apart from NUIS-PG, seventy Newcastle University International Postgraduate Scholarships (NUIPS) for international students have also been offered. To give flexibility to the students, the courses can be pursued full-time over a period of twelve months. A candidate whose first language is not English would be required to appear for IELTS exam and score according to the course prerequisites.


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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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An adaptation of a Mexican telenovela to be aired via ABS-CBN. They say Gretchen Barretto is reprising the role of the main character. But some say the network will award it to Iza Calzado.
If they're concerned of ratings, then Barretto needs to take the role. If they're after word of honor, then Calzado needs this role. It has been two years and she hasn't really gotten her bigger break since she transferred.
Beautiful Lie and My Stepmom's Daughter are rumored to be soap operas under GMA Network by 2015. No other details have leaked so far.
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Question: Pelger Huet Anomaly plus Benzene exposure
|slate - Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:45 pm
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I have been diagnosed with macrocytosis and have seen a hematologist who talked to me about myelodysplasia. I told her that 25 years ago I was told my bloodwork showed Pelger Huet Anomaly (PHA). My sister was tested and she had it too. She and I grew up "over the store", my father had a Texaco station. The underground gas tanks had vent pipes which were a few yards from our bedroom window. My question is, could benzene exposure have made my blood work look like I had PHA? My hematologist seemed relieved when I told her about the PHA, she explained the myelodysplasia was congenital (I was born with it) so benign. Because of my memory impairment, I forgot to tell her about the Texaco station. She didn't want to do any bone marrow testing and said she wouldn't until my hemaglobin is below 115. She told me to come back in 6 months. When I got home I remembered all the stuff I should have told her, like how I'm always exhausted, my sister went to bed at 8:00 p.m. for most of her adult life, she was always so tired. She died of breast cancer 2 years ago. Can you have PHA and it's not benign? I'm 55 but have felt like I'm 85 for a very long time. I am the sickest person I have ever known who's still alive.
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Pelger-Huet anomaly (PHA) is a dominantly inherited benign defect of neutophil terminal differentiation.
Characteristic blood findings include:
Bilobed shaped neutophil nuclei
A reduced number of nuclear segments
Coarse chromatin of the nuclei of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes.
Distinguishing this autosomal dominant disorder from acquired or pseudo-PHA is very important and affects the prognosis of the disease.
In the hereditary form of PHA, positive family history is helpful in making the diagnosis more likely. In addition, no other cell line involvement should be found in this form of PHA.
Exposure to Benzene for a duration ranged from 3 months to 17 years has been found to result in the development of the acquired pseudo-Pelger Huet anomaly in 0.5%.
In contrast, if anemia or thrombocytopenia is detected the diagnosis of Pseudo-PHA is to be considered which may preced the clinical onset of myelodysplastic disorders and other malignant hematological conditions.In such cases, a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy would be necessary.
I advise you to follow up with your doctor and to discuss with her this information and further approaches to each the correct diagnosis.
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"Danger Strikes Four": Dick Grayson reads Alfred's latest Batman II and Robin II story, in which the future Dynamic Duo battle a renegade scientist and his robot. The story gives Robin an idea of how to deal with a real-life threa
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Dick Grayson reads Alfred's latest Batman II and Robin II story, in which the future Dynamic Duo battle a renegade scientist and his robot. The story gives Robin an idea of how to deal with a real-life threat to Gotham City. After Robin's idea saves the day, Batman and Robin return home and Robin provides the best ending to Alfred's story, based on his own experience.
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- The Great Kardo (Single appearance)
Synopsis for "The Amazing Odyssey of Batman and Robin"
Batman and Robin are swept away in the Bat-Boat by a tidal wave caused by an underwater volcano eruption and are eventually captured on an island controlled by a criminal magician. Batman and Robin have to overcome capture by the island's natives, who have been enslaved by Kardo. Eventually Batman and Robin subdue Kardo and the natives realize Kardo's power was an illusion. Before they and capture Kardo, he releases am amnesic vapor and escaped via secret seaplane. After leaving the island bound for Gotham they are attacked by a giant squid and apparently killed. When the news of their deaths becomes known to the public, the criminal magician decides to capitalize on the heroes' absence, but he soon realizes that he has been tricked into going into action while the Dynamic Duo were waiting to capture him. It is later revealed that the heroes faked their deaths in order to capture the crook.
Appearing in "The Strange Experiment of Doctor Dorn"
Featured Characters:
- Dr. Dorn (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
Synopsis for "The Strange Experiment of Doctor Dorn"
Batman and Robin battle a huge, green humanoid monster that claims to be the creation of a Dr. Dorn. Seeking out Dr. Dorn's help, he offers to create an antidote capable of destroying the creature. But, after some investigation Batman realizes that the creature is actually Dr. Dorn transformed after inhaling the vapors of a strange chemical concoction. Without wanting to harmi the scientist, Batman uses the antidote created by Dorn during one of Dorn's terrible transformations, and Dorn returns to his normal state never realizing that he was the creature all along.
- This book was first published on January 17, 1963.
- The villain on Alfred's story appeared earlier in Detective Comics #284.
- No trivia.
See Also
- Write your own review of this comic!
- Discuss Batman Vol 1 154 on the forums
- Cover gallery for the Batman series


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John Avlon | Clinton School Presents/
Interview with John Avlon, Editor-in-Chief and managing director of The Daily Beast and a CNN political analyst, for NPR affiliate KUAR on Clinton School Presents, a weekly dialogue of distinguished guests that visit the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas. Nikolai DiPippa, Clinton School Director of Public Programs, sat down with John Avlon, the Editor-in-Chief and managing director of The Daily Beast and a CNN political analyst. He discusses his book Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations, which describes George Washington's prophetic letter to his fellow citizens about the forces he feared could destroy our democracy: hyper-partisanship, excessive debt, and foreign wars. Avlon offers a portrait of our first president and his battle to save America from self-destruction.


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Delaware's men's and women's teams played host to Georgetown and Saint Francis (Pennsylvania) at Rawstrom Natatorium on Saturday. The men defeated the Hoyas 176-117, while the women beat Georgetown 160-135 and St. Francis 194-95.
Full results here
Women's Meet
Delaware opened the meet with a 1:48.09 victory in the 200 medley relay, featuring the quartet of Alyssa Sanders, Annie Nunes, Kristen Bishop, and Morgan Whyte. The Blue Hens' Brittany Lazear followed with a win over teammate Hailey Farrell in the 1000 free, touching in 10:34.63. The 200 free went to Georgetown freshman Christine Ryan, who cruised to a 1:53.13 win; Dominique Montoya of Delaware was about a second and a half back in second.
Sanders of Delaware led the field in the 100 back; she touched in 58.11, more than two seconds in front of the Hoyas' Kathleen Duncalf. In the 100 breast, Delaware's Nunes won a close race over Georgetown freshman Molly Fitzpatrick, 1:07.35 to 1:08.42.
In the 200 fly, Laura Askin of Delaware won in a comfortable 2:09.52. Her teammate Lauren Ahrens touched out Saint Francis' Emma Karell, by .04 for second, 2:12.53 to 2:12.57. Bailey Page of Georgetown won the 50 free in 24.27 and the 100 free with 52.36; Delaware's Montoya was runner-up in both events.
Delaware's Sanders won her second individual event with a 2:07.14 in the 200 back. The next four finishers all touched in 2:10. Georgetown's Fitzpatrick avenged her second-place finish in the 100 breast with a victory in the 200, 2:25.33; Mary Kish of Saint Francis was second.
Ryan of Georgetown picked up her second mid-distance free win with a 5:01.69 in the 500. Delaware's Lazear trailed by 13 seconds. The Blue Hens' Askin doubled in the fly, winning a very tight 100 over Georgetown's Molly Gaynor, 59.50 to 59.72.
Nunes of Delaware put up a 2:12.08 in the 200 IM, one second in front of Georgetown's Madeleine Quinn. Delaware ended the meet with a 3:33.64 in the 400 free relay (Sarah Braatz, Montoya, Askin, and Sanders). Georgetown's Erica Fabbri, Shana McLaughlin, Ryan and Page touched in 3:33.85.
Delaware's Kristina Congdon finished first in 3-meter diving, while her teammate Caitlin Stockwell took the 1-meter.
Men's Meet
The 200 medley relay went to the Delaware quartet of Timothy Ware, Alex, Tooley, Timothy West, and Nicholas Badsky in 1:35.45. The Hoyas' Michael Young, Samuel DeLise, Martin Vanin, and Michael Smigelski finished second in 1:36.37.
Delaware's Cory Camp won both distance free events. He out-touched Georgetown's Chase Ladman by just a tad in the 1000, 9:46.21 to 9:46.69, and won a second close race in the 500, beating the Hoyas' Daniel Ross, 4:43.14 to 4:44.38. Ross was runner-up in the 200 as well; this time it was the Blue Hens' Everett Albert who got the win, 1:43.63 to 1:44.27.
The Blue Hens' Ware led a 1-2-3 sweep in the 100 back; his time was 51.46. Delaware took the first four places in the 200 back with Ware touching first in 1:54.07. Freshman Patrick Savidge of Delaware won the 100 breast over Georgetown's DeLise, 1:00.55 to 1:01.09. The same two battled it out in the 200 breast as well. Savidge won again but this time the margin was only .05: 2:10.63 to 2:10.68.
Thomas Scott led a Delaware sweep of the 200 fly with his 1:56.11 victory. His teammate Badsky won both the 50 and 100 freestyle races, touching in 21.23 and 47.83, respectively. Georgetown's Vanin was the winner in the 100 fly; he edged Delaware's West 52.73 to 52.95.
Delaware's Alexander Hillsley was first to the wall in the 200 IM with 1:56.76, while DeLise of Georgetown was second in 1:57.14. Jared Cooper-Vespa of Georgetown won both diving events, scoring 276.40 points in the one-meter and 300.30 in the three-meter.
The Delaware 400 free relay of Tomas Elder, Badsky, Albert, and Hillsley touched in 3:12.47, while Georgetown (William Leach, Smigelski, David Chung, and Ross) came in at 3:14.06.


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RumseyElectric Rumsey Electric Company
Entry Level Inside Sales Representative
Industrial and OEM
Bethlehem, PA
Company Overview:
Rumsey is a dynamic, employee-owned distribution company serving Eastern PA, NJ, DE and MD. In existence for over 100 years, Rumsey provides a competitive salary and benefits package, along with diverse opportunities for long term career development. Opportunities at Rumsey encompass a variety of skill sets and experience levels. The Rumsey team consists of over 250 employee owners that thrive in a fast-paced customer service environment. Rumsey just may be the company you've been looking for!
• Stock ownership
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
Position Overview:
We have an opening for an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative reporting to the Vice President of Sales based out of our Bethlehem, PA location. This individual will be responsible for accurately quoting and processing customer orders and requirements, assisting customers with managing delivery expectations and product availability, freight expectations and dispute resolution.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions are the tasks, duties and responsibilities that are critical to the job; the employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Process telephone orders and bids, respond to incoming calls, faxes and e-mail messages from internal and external customers in a prompt manner.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Maintain and grow customer sales and gross profits to meet Company growth objectives.
• Enter orders into Eclipse business system and document all transactions in accordance with Company quality system and procedures.
• Use Company and vendor resources to provide excellent customer service.
• Initiate workable solutions for customer issues/problems and ensure effective and long-term problem resolution.
• Procure non-stock product to meet customer requirements following established policies and procedures.
• Stay current on new and evolving product offerings; utilize knowledge in selling activities.
• Keep outside sales and management informed of relevant open quotes and/or customer issues.
• Support Company marketing and sales promotions and campaigns.
• Accurately quote all pricing requests in a timely manner.
• Expedite orders when necessary.
• Attend department meetings and other Company meetings.
• Advise management of competitive products and prices.
• Proactively engage customer(s) to expand Company customer share.
• Make proactive sales calls as requested by sales management.
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• High school diploma or GED.
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If you meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply.
Rumsey Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under the applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Over at SCS this weekend they've been holding a Virtual Stamping Night and I managed to complete 3 of the challenges.
The first challenge was to make a clean and simple card (no more than 2 layers) with the theme of summer foods. I usually struggle with clean and simple but here's my card:
Materials used: Kraft recycled cardstock, Unity stamps, October Afternoon papers, white Versacolor ink, Bazzill ruffled ribbon, DCWV brads, black Signo pen.
The second challenge I completed was to make a card with a window theme or a shadowbox card. I went for the shadowbox card following the tutorial on SCS here.
Materials used: Kraft recycled cardstock, K&Co papers, Unity stamps (trees and clouds with rainbow), Promarkers, Making Memories tiny alphabet stickers, Prima flowers, Kaiser rhinestone, Stickles.
Also used: wooden bird embellishment.
The third card I made was for a challenge to make a card that is farm-related...be it animals, fruit, buildings etc.
Materials used: Papermill cardstock, Artistic Outpost stamps, brown Memento ink, Ranger distress inks, K&Co Blossomwood papers, HOTP buttons.
Also used: leather thong, various twines.
Wish I'd had the chance to complete more challenges but the timing was wrong LOL!! Maybe next time!


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Study to evaluate the large scale production and use of renewable hydrogen in British Columbia and its export to Japan and California
ITM Power (AIM: ITM), the energy storage and clean fuel company, is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the British Columbia Government Ministries of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and Jobs, Trade and Technology to undertake a Power-to-Gas (P2G) feasibility study.
In the initial phase of the project, ITM Power will undertake a techno-economic feasibility study for the large scale centralized production of renewable hydrogen in the province of British Columbia (B.C.). Although the initial contract value of the feasibility study is relatively small, the project has the potential to be one of the largest of its kind globally, with total hydrogen electrolysis capacity of up to 300MW under considertion, to be used to supply both domestic and international export demand. Although currently, this project does not sit within ITM Power's opportunity pipeline, assuming a positive economic result of the feasibility study, a pilot plant will be considered for construction. Once fully financed, the contract value of the pilot plant will be added to ITM Power's opportunity pipeline. The project team includes ITM Power, Chiyoda Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and G&S Budd Consulting Ltd. The project is due to commence in Q2 2018 and has a duration of 12 months.
There is a growing demand for hydrogen in parts of the world that are leading the transition away from conventional energy sources to renewable, clean energy for both motive and stationary power applications. British Columbia's grid is one of the cleanest in the world in terms of carbon emissions, with 92% of the power generated by hydro, and has competitive electricity rates. This positions B.C. as a strong candidate for production of renewable hydrogen generated via electrolysis.
Steve Jones, Managing Director of ITM Power Inc., commented: "ITM Power's technology is available today at the multi-MW level for utility customers. We are excited to be working with British Columbia and our other world leading partners to investigate the huge potential of large scale renewable hydrogen production, in a project that further endorses ITM Power's product strength and operational capability."
Dr. Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power plc commented: "This exciting project is another example, not only of the recognition and attention that the potential of hydrogen energy storage is attracting internationally, but also of ITM Power's global market leading technology and expertise necessary to support projects at this scale. This project also highlights the potential scale of ITM Power's addressable markets, the significant potential that sits behind our stated opportunity pipeline, and the cautious yet rigorous methodology we apply in calculating this figure. We look forward to working with our international partners to deliver a successful outcome for the project."
Michelle Mungall, British Columbia's Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, said: "This technology has the potential to make British Columbia a major player in the worldwide hydrogen economy. This project is a clear indicator that, as we move toward a strong, sustainable energy future, B.C.'s renewable and innovative clean energy resources make us an attractive destination for global investment."
For further information please visit www.itm-power.com or contact:
ITM Power plc
Andy Allen, CFO +44 (0)114 244 5111
Investec Bank plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Corporate Finance: Jeremy Ellis / Jonathan Wynn
Corporate Broking: Chris Sim / Rob Baker
+44 (0)20 7597 5970
Tavistock (Financial PR and IR)
Simon Hudson / James Collins +44 (0)20 7920 3150
About ITM Power
ITM Power manufactures integrated hydrogen energy solutions for grid balancing, energy storage and the production of green hydrogen for transport, renewable heat and chemicals. ITM Power was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004. In September 2017 the Company announced the completion of a £29.4m working capital fundraise. The Company signed a forecourt siting agreement with Shell for hydrogen refuelling stations in September 2015 and subsequently a deal to deploy a 10MW electrolyser at Shell's Rhineland refinery. Additional customers include National Grid, RWE, Engie, BOC Linde, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Anglo American among others. The Company currently has £[33.3]m of projects under contract and a further £[5.5]m of contracts in the final stages of negotiation constituting a total of £[38.9]m, subject to exchange rate variations.
About Chiyoda Corporation
Chiyoda Corporation is an engineering firm headquartered in Japan that has developed and owns a technology of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) which enables the storage and transportation of hydrogen under ambient temperature and pressure while utilizing existing oil infrastructure.
About Mitsui & Co., Ltd.:
Mitsui is one of the most diversified and comprehensive trading, investment and service enterprises in the world, with 138 offices in 66 countries as of Mar, 2018. Utilizing our global operating locations, network and information resources, Mitsui is multilaterally pursuing business that ranges from product sales, worldwide logistics and financing, through to the development of major international infrastructure and other projects in the following fields: Iron & Steel Products, Mineral & Metal Resources, Infrastructure Projects, Integrated Transportation Systems, Chemicals, Energy, Food, Food & Retail Management, Healthcare & Service, Consumer Business, IT & Communication Business, Corporate Development Business. Mitsui is actively taking on challenges for global business innovation around the world.
In addition, as part of efforts to achieve a low-carbon society, Mitsui is actively involved in environmental and renewable energy businesses including the creation of hydrogen supply chain system.
About British Columbia's Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources:
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is responsible for British Columbia's electricity, alternative energy, oil, natural gas and related infrastructure, and the province's mining and mineral exploration sectors. These sectors are made up of diverse interests that explore for and produce oil, natural gas, coal and other valuable minerals and that develop electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, clean or renewable energy sources, including biomass, biogas, hydrogen, geothermal, hydro, solar, ocean, wind and low-carbon transportation fuels, and advance energy efficiency. Through teamwork and positive working relationships with its clients and stakeholders, the ministry facilitates thriving, safe, environmentally responsible and competitive natural gas, oil, energy and mining sectors in order to create jobs and economic growth in communities across the province.


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The annual discussion about the line-up for the upcoming Premier League Darts has begun. The PDC will announce the line-up for the lucrative darts competition on January 1 after the World Championship final in London.
Simon Whitlock posted a strange message on Twitter earlier this week regarding the Premier League Darts. The Australian said he was looking forward to be back in the Premier League in February. 'The Wizard' is back", he added to this tweet.
This message at least suggested that Whitlock thinks he will be selected for the Premier League. Meanwhile, Dutch darts commentator Jacques Nieuwlaat came with a noteworthy section in his monthly column on the website from RTL7darts, the Dutch darts broadcaster.
Nieuwlaat thinks that 'The Wizard' will be picked to play in the best darts league on the planet. "I think Raymond van Barneveld will be in. But that also means that someone from the top-10 needs to drop off the list. I think that should be Whitlock, but because Mensur Suljovic is going to skip the Premier League, the Aussie will stay on the list."
Dartsnews.com spoke to Suljovic's management and they denied the speculation. "The comment from RTL7's website about Mensur skipping the Premier League Darts next year is absolute rubbish. Mensur loved playing in front of the vast crowds at Premier League last year and would 100% love another crack at it", manager Michael Lang said.
"This year the selectors have probably the most difficult decisions to make ever. There has been so many new players winning titles. It will be a nightmare."
In the upcoming weeks there will be a lot more speculation regarding the line-up for the Premier League Darts. The top-4 on the PDC Order of Merit will receive a invitation for this event, while the remaining six spots will be devided by wildcards.


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Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 8/30/2017 Free MLB Picks and Predictions
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Kauffman Stadium
Get todays MLB odds and lines on this game.
Probable Pitchers: Jake Odorizzi vs. Jason Vargas
The Tampa Bay Rays head to Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 to take on the Kansas City Royals. The expected starting pitchers are Jake Odorizzi for the Rays and Jason Vargas for the Royals.
The odds for this matchup have Tampa Bay at +102 and Kansas City at -112. The Rays have a 67-63-3 over/under mark and a 65-68-0 run line record. The Royals are 62-68-0 against the run line and have a 61-63-6 over/under record.
Valuable Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
The Tampa Bay Rays are 67-63-3 against the over/under
The Tampa Bay Rays are 65-68-0 against the run line
Important Kansas City Royals Betting Trends
The Kansas City Royals are 61-63-6 against the over/under
The Kansas City Royals are 62-68-0 against the run line
Key Tampa Bay Rays Injuries
08/21/17 P Jacob Faria Abdominal 10-day DL (08/17)
06/26/17 P Diego Moreno Shoulder 60-day DL (05/22)
06/23/17 LF Colby Rasmus Hip 10-day DL (06/19)
06/09/17 LF Rickie Weeks Jr. Shoulder 10-day DL (06/09)
06/01/17 P Kevin Gadea Elbow 60-day DL (03/26)
06/01/17 3B Matt Duffy Achilles 60-day DL (04/02)
06/01/17 P Shawn Tolleson Elbow 60-day DL (04/01)
05/18/17 P Xavier Cedeno Forearm 60-day DL (04/18)
04/01/17 P Nathan Eovaldi Elbow 60-day DL (03/10)
Key Kansas City Royals Injuries
08/28/17 P Brian Flynn Groin left last game, "?" for next scheduled start
08/26/17 P Danny Duffy Elbow 10-day DL (08/26)
08/19/17 P Neftali Feliz Elbow 10-day DL (08/19)
08/18/17 P Joakim Soria Oblique 10-day DL (08/16)
08/10/17 P Trevor Cahill Shoulder 10-day DL (08/10)
06/26/17 P Nathan Karns Forearm 60-day DL (05/21)
06/02/17 RF Paulo Orlando Shin 60-day DL (06/01)
Useful Pitching Statistics
The Rays have a 66-67 overall record this season. Starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi has a 6-7 record with an earned run average of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.36. He has 94 strikeouts over his 112 innings pitched and he's given up 103 hits. He allows 8.3 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 5.95. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.01 and they have given up 378 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .233 against the bullpen and they've struck out 378 hitters and walked 162 batters. As a team, Tampa Bay allows 8.3 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.2 batters per nine innings. They are 7th in the league in team earned run average at 4.02. The Rays pitchers collectively have given up 1,089 base hits and 530 earned runs. They have allowed 160 home runs this season, ranking them 17th in the league. Tampa Bay as a pitching staff has walked 419 batters and struck out 1,080. They have walked 3.2 men per 9 innings while striking out 8.2 per 9. They have a team WHIP of 1.27 and their FIP as a unit is 4.22.
Hitting Statistics
As a team Tampa Bay is hitting .247, good for 24th in the league. The Rays hold a .428 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .321, which is good for 18th in baseball. They rank 24th in MLB with 8.4 hits per game. Logan Morrison is hitting .247 with an on-base percentage of .352. He has 106 hits this season in 430 at bats with 74 runs batted in. He has a slugging percentage of .521 and an OPS+ of 136. Corey Dickerson is hitting .291 this year and he has an on-base percentage of .337. He has totaled 147 hits and he has driven in 58 men in 505 at bats. His OPS+ is 129 while his slugging percentage is at .515. The Rays have 1,115 hits, including 197 doubles and 188 home runs. Tampa Bay has walked 463 times so far this season and they have struck out 1,272 times as a unit. They have left 930 men on base and have a team OPS of .749. They score 4.35 runs per contest and have scored a total of 578 runs this year.
Useful Pitching Statistics
Kansas City has a 64-66 overall mark this year. With an earned run average of 3.72, Jason Vargas has a 14-8 record and a 1.31 WHIP. He has 111 strikeouts over the 145.1 innings he's pitched. He's also given up 146 hits. He allows 9 hits per nine innings and his FIP stands at 4.29. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.13 and they have given up 435 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .251 against the Royals bullpen. Their relievers have struck out 402 batters and walked 187 opposing hitters. As a team, Kansas City allows 9.2 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.7 batters per nine innings. They are 17th in the league in team earned run average at 4.52. The Royals pitchers as a team have surrendered 1,177 base knocks and 581 earned runs this season. They have given up 155 home runs this year, which ranks 21st in Major League Baseball. Kansas City as a staff has walked 414 hitters and struck out 989 batters. They give up a walk 3.2 times per 9 innings while they strike out 7.7 per 9. Their team WHIP is 1.37 while their FIP as a staff is 4.34.
Hitting Statistics
As a team, they are batting .256, good for 14th in the league. The Royals hold a .416 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .309, which is good for 28th in baseball. They rank 14th in MLB with 8.8 hits per contest. Lorenzo Cain comes into this matchup batting .290 with an OBP of .352. He has 140 hits this year along with 41 RBI in 483 AB's. He maintains a slugging percentage of .435 with an OPS+ of 107. Eric Hosmer is hitting .318 this season and he has an OBP of .382. He has collected 157 hits in 493 at bats while driving in 73 runs. He has an OPS+ of 131 and a slugging percentage of .499. The Royals as a unit have 1,140 base hits, including 202 doubles and 157 homers. Kansas City has walked 316 times this year and they have struck out on 967 occasions. They have had 817 men left on base and have an OPS of .725. They have scored 4.31 runs per game and totaled 560 runs this season.
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Ideal National Championship preparation! With the rapid growth of interscholastic racing around the country (the state of Virginia in particular), many junior mountain bikers are increasingly interested in improving their performance, speed, efficiency, and strategy. This 3-day camp will accomplish those goals, and more. Ride with professional cyclists daily to learn new race skills, tactics, and training to improve your training and racing.
Working with experienced regional professionals, campers learn the ins and outs of what it takes to perform at their absolute best. From nutrition to pacing, bike setup to descending technique, if it will increase your ability to quickly and safely cover ground on a mountain bike it will be covered in this camp.
All camp activities will take place at Miller School of Albemarle and take full advantage of their scenic 1,600-acre campus with expansive network of campus trails.
Ages 13 to 18
Intermediate to Advanced
Girls and Boys (separate dorm)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Miller School of Albemarle
Use of spacious dorms and all campus amenities
3 healthy and balanced meals each day
Healthy snacks and ride food
Daily, fully-supported group rides
Skills courses led by area professionals
Daily cycling seminars
Bike mechanic
Custom Cutaway USA High-Viz cycling jersey
Permission-to-treat Form
CBC Release Form
Food allergy Form
Andy Guptill, firstname.lastname@example.com
Each day will focus on a different discipline of the sport. Dedicated courses will be set up for short track, eliminator, cross country, and marathon training. Few things are as motivating as friendly competition, so count on bumping bars with other campers and sprinting for the holeshot! Counselors also get in on the action, giving real-time feedback and tactical advice.
3.75 mile lap. 45% doubletrack, 55% singletrack. There are multiple places to pass, and each lap begins with almost 1/2 mile on fields and gravel road before entering the woods. After the opening climb, riders are treated to an almost mile-long descent before working their way back to the start/finish line on undulating singletrack.
0.6 mile lap. All doubletrack, mainly on grass. There are several off-camber corners, a fast descent, and short, challenging climbs. Each lap also includes the famous "dip", allowing numerous opportunities for style points!
8.85 mile lap. 40% doubletrack, 60% singletrack. A monster lap of all of the best terrain Miller School of Albemarle has to offer, ranging from tight singletrack, to open fireroads, to machine-built flow. Riders are rewarded for efficiency, smart pacing, and section-by-section strategy. As the laps tick by, it is often the smartest racer who finds his or herself at the front!
0.55 mile course. A fast, doubletrack start quickly pinches into narrow singletrack before a challenging climb and run through the "dip" to the finish line. 4 riders compete head-to-head. The top 2 advance to the winners bracket, while the bottom 2 move to the losers bracket but still have a chance to make it to the championship round!


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Franchises for Sale in Caddo Parish, LA
Discover business opportunities, in or around Caddo Parish, with well-established brands, who are looking for people like you to help them grow.
As of the 2010 United States Census, Caddo Parish, located in the Pelican State, had a total population of 255,529 people. This makes Caddo Parish the ninetieth-most populated city in the state of LA.


text: Massachusetts native Ginny Povall purchased Stellenbosch's Protea Heights farm in 2008, after an extensive corporate career in New York. The farm is located in Devon Valley just 10 minutes from the center of Stellenbosch and totals 21.6 hectares with 10 hectares of flowers and 5 hectares of vineyards. In the late 1940s, it was the first farm in South Africa to cultivate protea flowers and was the first to export flowers in the late 1960s. Since Ginny's purchase, Big Flower (her estate grown label) and Botanica (made from grapes sourced from some of South Africa's most sought-after emerging wine regions and best growers) have rapidly become icons of the new wave of South African winemaking.


text: Substitute Teacher Employer: Monterey County Office Of Education Date Posted: 1/2/2018 Contact: Kalah Gaskins 831.755.0380 Number Openings: (At time of posting) Not Specified Length of Work Year: Varied Employment Type: Part Time Application Deadline: 1/18/2019 5:00 PM Pacific Salary: Day 1-5: $180.00/day; Day 6 - 20: $210/day; Day 21+: $280.00/day; Itinerant rate $190.00/day Date Posted: 1/2/2018 Application Deadline: 1/18/2019 5:00 PM Pacific Employment Type: Part Time Length of Work Year: Varied Salary: Day 1-5: $180.00/day; Day 6 - 20: $210/day; Day 21+: $280.00/day; Itinerant rate $190.00/day Number Openings: (At time of posting) Not Specified Contact: Kalah Gaskins Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: 831.755.0380 Job Description / Essential Elements: Print DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Director of Alternative Programs, develops and implements a multiple subject instructional program appropriate for students assigned to Community Schools; assists the Director in working with hourly staff and community agencies. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES Develops and provides an instructional program appropriate for students who are unsuccessful in traditional school environments; teaches all subject areas; monitors and adjusts instruction leading to planned learning outcomes; completes all records in an accurate and timely manner; utilizes current methodology and technology; develops a positive social and physical environment for students and complies with Monterey County Office of Education Board Policies and Administrative Regulations. OTHER DUTIES In cooperation with appropriate personnel and agencies, develops individual education plans for each student in the program; seeks out and utilizes current research methodology and technology; develops long- and short-term goals; attends meetings as requested; shares materials and plans with others; develops new and innovative instructional packets; performs other job-related tasks as required. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Physical, mental and emotional stability/stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position (some situations are intimidating and potentially dangerous); manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and operate machinery and equipment, lock and unlock doors, and operate security system; vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone and addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach overhead, climb and/or run; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district), drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations (i.e., assist in physically restraining students engaged in fights and confrontations); physical strength sufficient to lift 45 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; physical tolerance to be exposed to dust pollen specific agents/chemicals, cleansers, foul smells; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. 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Gemma joins the specialist lender from Oblix Capital, where she served as marketing manager.
Before that, she worked in marketing at Close Brothers and Icelandic bank Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander.
Christopher Adamou, managing director at Lendhub, said: "Gemma's experience within the industry and passion for marketing made her an ideal addition to the team at Lendhub.
- B&C roundtable: surviving a heated bridging market and the rise of regional lending
- Lendhub to launch bespoke broker portal
- Lendhub hires new case manager
"We have ambitious growth plans and a series of exciting announcements for 2019 and Gemma will be key to ensuring our brokers and borrowers are kept well abreast of our developments."
Gemma added: "After learning about the future ambitions and developments at Lendhub, I was extremely eager to join.
"With so many lenders in this field, Lendhub [has] set itself apart by focusing on [its] proposition to market and the needs of [its] customers by developing [its] service and technology offering.
"2019 is going to be a very exciting year for Lendhub and I am delighted to be a part of it and spread the word."


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Anthroplex Overview
Anthroplex is a product designed to boost testosterone levels. According to the reviews from the manufacturer's website, this product can
- Enhance energy levels
- Restore sex drive
- Improve focus and alertness
- Provide weight loss solution
They claim that the ingredients for this T-booster are organic and processed to achieve optimal results.
In addition, this supplement works together with their other product called Super Male Vitality.
Anthroplex Manufacturer
Do you watch Alex Jones's Infowars videos on YouTube? Do you follow him on his channel? For those who don't know him, he is the individual responsible for the news channel www.infowars.com. Eventually, he established Infowars Life, which manufactures this product.
They sell health and wellness supplements, survival gear and accessories, emergency kits, and books.
You can find their PO Box address at PO Box 19549, Austin, Texas 78760.
There is a contact form that you can fill out, or you can call them at 1-888-253-3139.
What's the Best Alternative to Anthroplex?
Considering the details we found about Anthroplex and its possible side effects, we would say it's not the best one out there. After checking many other competitor products, we found a better and really effective testosterone booster. Check out its detailed review HERE.
Who Should Take Anthroplex?
A man's vitality diminishes with age. Due to this natural process, several activities may be harder to achieve than before. These include sports or even sexual intercourse.
Adult men usually take T-boosters like Anthroplex to enliven male hormones. When your testosterone levels are high, it is possible for you to feel as if you are 20 years younger.
However, dietary supplements, in general, have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They merely work as supplements instead of medications for any disease.
If you are under medication or a medical condition, seek consultation from your doctor before trying this product.
What Makes Anthroplex Work?
The formula for this product includes ingredients that are common in T-boosters or male enhancement supplements.
Tongkat Ali or the Malaysian Ginseng provides a lot of health benefits. It stimulates the Luteinizing Hormone in the brain's pituitary gland to trigger the Leydig cells in the testes. When this happens, the testicles start the production of testosterone.
In addition, it inhibits the production of the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). This glycoprotein binds both testosterone and estrogen. As men age, SHBG levels increase, which subsequently diminishes testosterone productivity.
Once the properties of Tongkat Ali suppresses SHBG, your testosterone production normalizes. This allows you to engage in more strenuous activities such as exercising in the gym, engaging in strenuous physical work, or making love in the bedroom.
Anthroplex Ingredients
Anthroplex's proprietary blend contains the following ingredients:
Tongkat Ali – This ingredient increases free testosterone levels. It can improve erectile strength, sperm quantity and motility, and male fertility. It may produce anabolic effects during exercise as well.
Horny Goat Weed – The Chinese call this herb epimedium. It contains a wide variety of flavonoids, complex sugars, and alkaloids which are important to the body. Known as an aphrodisiac, it can improve libido and circulation in the penile area. Additionally, it can normalize cortisol levels and prevent bone loss.
Tribulus Terrestris – This plant has menacing names such as Puncturevine and Devil's weed. It supports erectile, libido, and cardiovascular functions. It can also help maintain a healthy weight as well, which is why T-boosters usually contain Tribulus.
Zinc Orotate – The manufacturer specifically uses zinc orotate instead of other zinc compounds. It has numerous benefits such as:
- Promoting cardiovascular health
- Healing wounds by facilitating cell development
- Lessening the risk of getting herpes
- Promoting bone and liver health
- Reducing the risk of macular degeneration
- Protecting the skin from UV rays
Anthroplex Side Effects
The manufacturer does not state the side effects of this product on the website. Even though the supplement has herbal properties, you may still experience adverse effects upon excessive use of this product. These include indigestion, diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
A long-term and high dosage of zinc can lower copper levels. You may experience neurological issues due to copper deficiency.
An excess of tribulus can cause anxiety, agitation, restlessness, stomach problems, and sleeping issues.
Anthroplex Dosage and Instructions
A bottle of Anthroplex contains 60 capsules. You have to take the pills twice a day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
Do not exceed your daily intake to avoid getting the side effects mentioned above.
Best Places to Buy Anthroplex
You can buy this product on Infowars Store on the manufacturer's website. Online retailers like Amazon sell this T-booster as well.
The manufacturer only accepts payments in US Dollars. They offer discounts upon purchase.
Their refund policy states that you can return unused capsules within 30 days after issuing the receipt.
Latest Anthroplex Reviews
Users have provided Anthroplex reviews on Amazon. You can find reviews on the manufacturer's website as well, which are predictably and unanimously positive.
Amazon users rate it at 4 out of 5 stars. Two users have commended the product overall but remarked that this T-booster's availability is uncertain.
One of Alex Jones' supporters said that he gained significant levels of energy after taking this supplement. He added that he would recommend this product to anyone.
Critical reviews are also present as well. One user criticized this T-booster's expensive price tag. Other users stated that it was a waste of money and it was "more like a filler."
A reviewer who gave a three-star rating complained about how bad the product's handling was. He received a bottle with a broken cap.
Is Anthroplex Legit or A Scam? Conclusion…
Anthroplex is a T-booster associated with Alex Jones and Infowars. The media host himself has gained popularity for his articulate way of speaking. It is natural that he is able to endorse this supplement in the best and most persuasive way possible.
Should you rely on that alone? Of course, you should not.
Let's focus on the supplement instead of Alex Jones. While it delivered favorable results to some, it still raised many issues.
When a product is not easily accessible, users tend to look for alternatives due to disappointment. No matter how good a product is, that bad impression can harm the company's profits in the long run.
Based on the reviews we have gathered, it seems that this product relies on Alex Jones' appeal and popularity instead of delivering results on its own. Many users stated that this supplement did not work for them.
In the end, this product is not a total scam. In fact, this product has good market potential. However, when it comes to reliability and efficacy, it is not the best out there.


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The Gibraltar Ladies Self Defence team are organising an official ladies only self defence awareness and technical training course in conjunction with the Poole Ju-Jitsu and Self Defence instructors at Poole, Dorset, Great Britain.
The course will consist of two days and it is designed to further the knowledge and understanding on how to deal with violence and aggression, conflict resolution, awareness and the needs to take any action necessary to address the problem when confronted in a difficult situation.
Safety aspect is of paramount importance and all students will be made more aware of the danger surroundings in every day life.
We would appreciate any sponsorship or funding for team Gibraltar to be able to attend this new development project that will benefit all girls and women in Gibraltar in general.
Any sponsorship will mean you will have your companys logo printed on the back of our official tshirts.
Thanking you in advance,
Joely Joaquin
1st Dan Ju-Jitsu
Ladies Self Defence Instructor
Any little helps.


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text: Cyril Martin Canning was born in Williamsport, NL on October 20, 1954 to Harvey and Melah Canning. He moved to Englee when he was two years old till his early teens. From there he moved to Goose Bay for a number of years, then to Dryen, Ontario then to Digby, Nova Scotia and then to Fort McMurray Alberta where he resided until his death. He was blessed to have two wonderful sons born from a previous marriage. He met his present wife Maxine in August 1997 at the Come Home Year Reunion at Roddickton. (Surprisingly, they grew up as next door neighbours during their childhood). Then they got married on July 16th, 1999, when he then welcomed a step-daughter into his life. They settled in Digby, Nova Scotia until April 2007 and then on to Fort McMurray, Alberta until his passing on April 20th, 2016. Cyril was a very proud poppy to his nine wonderful Grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. He will be sadly missed by his wife, family, and friends, Gone but not forgotten. Pieces of our hearts are missing now that you are gone. Mr. Cyril Martin Canning leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving Wife Maxine, his Children Bradley (Stephanie) Canning- Leduc, AB; Brent (Rebecca) Canning- Fort McMurray, AB; Stepdaughter Jasmine(Daniel) McAllister- Calgary, AB; his Grandchildren Alyssa, Dylan, Eli, Noah, Ian, Aimee, Abigail, Kaidan, and Aaron, his Sisters Betsy(Frank) Jenkins- Roddickton, Nl; Joyce(Wilson) Gill- Springdale, NL; Blanche(Ray) Adams – Roddickton, NL; Alma (Kevin) Gill – Happy Valley Goose Bay, NL; and Pearl(Paul) Williams – Brigus, NL; His Inlaws Mother and Father-in-Law Jane and Douglas Ellsworth – Englee, NL; Kay (David) Giancola – Brantford, ON; Kevin (Melita) Ellsworth – Fort McMurray, AB; Keith (Dianna) Ellsworth – Emburn, ON; Roger (Dolly) Ellsworth – Englee, NL; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Harvey and Melah Canning, Brothers Maxwell and Joshua. Visitation was held at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Thursday the 28th day of April 2016 with Pastor Benjamin Brown officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. In memory of Cyril Canning donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.


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the on-board welder this truck would be stuck on the
To Build An On-board Welder
Jeff Fretwell
have several options when it comes to buying a welder for
you're off road vehicle. One is to spend around $825 for a
Link Arc mobile unit. Very trick set up, but not everyone
has that much money to spend on a welder. There's also the
Premier Power Welder which starts at around $399 (not including
the alternator). Then theirs the two cheap home built welders
I'm about to tell you how to build.
Built Welder Using NAPA Parts.
Parts needed for welder:
You will need a "stinger" and a ground clamp. Stingers
are expensive for the good ones, but Harbor Freight
Tools and Post Tools sells cheap ones for around $10.
Also cheap ground clamps for around $2.
An external regulated Ford type alternator of at least
70 amps. When you purchase the power converter box it
will come with instructions to wire it up to your alternator.
This will not work with GM internal regulated alternators.
It is ideal for Ford type alternators. (note: if you
have a GM alternator read "welder option two")
are some pictures of the homemade welder
The hand throttle, voltage meter, and welding cable connecters
are all mounted as a unit just for convienance. You can mount
them wherever you want. Keep in mind though, that there will
be wires all over the place if they are mounted apart from
each other.
it works: When the power converter is hooked up properly
all you need to do is flip the switch from 12 volts to 110
volts. That will bypass the regulator and allow your alternator
to produce whatever it is capable of (at least 70 amps), and
up to 150 volts! Then you're ready to weld! Just plug in the
cables and get to it! This is also where the adjustable throttle
comes in handy. 2500rpm is a good RPM to start at. Also, the
smaller the pulley on the alternator the faster it will turn,
which means less RPM needed. When the converter is set at
110 volts you can use the 110v outlets to run tools such as:
drop lights, drills, grinders, etc. Keep in mind that all
of these power supplies deliver only D.C. power! Some electric
motors will not operate (induction motors). And fluorescent
lights also will not work. Here are a few other shots of the
welder, notice the one with the light on and the grinder,
that grinder is turning!
"option two": If you have a GM alternator
and don't want to change over to a Ford, here's what you can
do. You can mount the Ford alternator separately and not even
hassle with wiring into your charging system. If you do not
have an extra pully to run the belt off of, you can weld another
pulley to your primary alternators pully and run off of that.
I suggest that you mount the alternator, but leave the belt
disconnected when not in use. If you do not have room for
a second alternator you can simply mount it to your fender
well or something. It's not like it will be hooked up all
the time, so it should be just fine. With this system you
do not need the power converter box, but may want it for the
convenience of the power outlets and such. You only need a
power wire from the battery to the field post of the alternator
to energize it. I suggest you put a on/off switch in between
the alternator and battery. Then run a heavy 4 gauge cable
off the output terminal of the alternator for your stinger.
That's the very simple way to use a alternator as a welder,
it's simple, plain, but works as well as the other type I
Welding: here are some brief instructions on welding
with batteries. First of all, you need at least two car batteries,
but three is better. The reason for this is that you need
about 36 volts to get a decent arc from the weld rod. You
must wire the batteries in a series fashion. You can use a
few sets of jumper cables to do so. The batteries must be
as far away from the welding as possible! Also cover them
with a blanket or tarp incase of an explosion.
batteries: From the first battery, attach a cable from positive
to negative of the second battery. Then from the second battery,
connect a cable from the positive to the negative of the third
battery. Now, your welding rod cable will go from your positive
side on your third battery, and the ground cable will come
off the negative side of the first battery. Your ready to
weld now! Be real careful!!!!!!
will produce 36 volts and about 250 amps. .
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