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Les ETI (entreprises de taille intermédiaire) se transforment, innovent, s'internationalisent à une vitesse et avec un dynamisme sans précédent. La transformation et la résilience sont deux enjeux majeurs pour les ETI. Comprendre l'ADN et la singularité des ETI est indispensable pour que les professionnels des risques et des assurances puissent jouer leur rôle de conseil et d'accompagnement auprès des ETI. Rejoignez le webinaire: Jeudi 27 Juin 2019, 9 h 30 (Paris).Learn more
Les macrotendances technologiques, économiques, démographiques, sociétales et géopolitiques engendrent de profonds changements de l'environnement commercial. Ces changements structurels créent de nouvelles opportunités, mais aussi de nouveaux risques. Dans le même temps, le monde de l'entreprise, autrefois dominé par les actifs matériels, tire aujourd'hui plus de valeur des actifs intangibles. Ces transformations et les expositions qui en découlent se reflètent dans les enquêtes sur la perception des risques par les entreprises. Par exemple, la perte d'exploitation constitue à l'heure actuelle la première préoccupation des entreprises, selon des enquêtes réalisées auprès de professionnels des risques à travers le monde. Et elle est de plus en plus associée au cyber-risque et aux risques sur les chaînes d'approvisionnement.Download
Un corpus croissant de recherches empiriques sur le développement économique dans les marchés émergents montre que l'assurance facilite les opportunités de générer des revenus plus élevés et contribue à une meilleure qualité de vie, d'après le dernier sigma « Développement dans les marchés émergents : la valeur ajoutée de l'assurance ».Download
La croissance de l'économie mondiale a peu varié en 2016 par rapport à l'année précédente, avec un produit intérieur brut (PIB) réel1 en hausse de 2,5 %. Le PIB des économies avancées est resté sous la moyenne d'avant la crise financière, tout en étant légèrement supérieur à la moyenne annuelle des 10 dernières années.Download
In terms of devastation wreaked, there were a number of large-scale disasters across the world in 2016, including earthquakes in Japan, Ecuador, Tanzania, Italy and New Zealand. There were also a number of severe floods in the US and across Europe and
Asia, and a record high number of weather events in the US. The strongest was Hurricane Matthew, which became the first Category 5 storm to form over the North Atlantic since 2007, and which caused the largest loss of life – more than 700 victims, mostly in Haiti – of a single event in the year. Another expansive, and expensive, disaster was the wildfire that spread through Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada from May to July.
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly due to the growing digital transformation of society, the widespread use of internet-enabled devices and processes, and the changing profile of hackers. Recent high-profile cyber attacks demonstrate that the extent of associated possible losses is also broadening, increasingly comprising both physical and financial damage relating to data privacy breaches and to companies' tangible and intangible assets, and also business interruption costs. As a result, the issue of cyber protection is rising up the corporate agenda, at both large and small companies.Download
Reinsurance and insurance markets are changing rapidly. Insurers around the world have become increasingly sophisticated in managing their capital and risks. Consolidation, evolving solvency regulation and the spread of enterprise risk management are driving a trend of centralized re/insurance buying by insurance companies and large corporations, tailored to enable growth and steer group-wide
risk appetite across all types of risks.
In spite of a challenging environment in 2015 with moderate global economic growth of 2.5%, direct premiums written grew 3.8% in real terms, up from 3.5% growth in 2014. However, in nominal US dollar (USD) terms, global premiums were down by 4.2%, due to currency depreciation against the USD, particularly in the advanced markets. There was a slight slowdown in the life sector in 2015, with global premium growth dipping to 4.0% from 4.3%, due to weaker performance in the advanced markets. On the non-life side, strong growth in the advanced markets of Asia, and improvement in North America and Western Europe, contributed to a 3.6% increase in global premiums, up from 2.4% growth in 2014.The sigma includes a special chapter on the slowdown in global trade in recent years, and its possible impact on the insurance sector.Download
Behind the excitement created by the leading emerging markets such as Brazil, India or China, there is a group of "frontier markets" which have a promising outlook for economic growth and offer attractive long-term potential for insurers. Swiss Re's latest sigma study looks at 21 frontier markets such as Nigeria, Ecuador, Vietnam and Azerbaijan. It provides an outlook for premium growth and an overview of the economic fundamentals which will lead to increased demand for insurance in these countries. The report also looks at the individual features of each market, covering topics such as impending regulatory changes and the influence of external factors such as regional trade agreements.Download
According to the latest sigma study, global insured losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2015 were USD 37 billion, well-below the USD 62 billion average of the previous 10 years. There were 353 disaster events last year. Of those, 198 were natural catastrophes, which is the highest number in one year, according to sigma records.Download
The global insurance industry gained momentum in 2014, even though the economic environment improved only marginally, says Swiss Re's latest sigma study. Total direct premiums written were up 3.7% to USD 4 778 billion after having stagnated the previous year. The life sector returned to positive growth, with premiums up 4.3% after a 1.8% decline in 2013, and non-life premium growth accelerated to 2.9% from 2.7%. A notable feature of the renewed momentum across the insurance industry was a significantly stronger performance in the advanced markets.Download
The global insurance industry gained momentum in 2014, even though the economic environment improved only marginally, says Swiss Re's latest sigma study. Total direct premiums written were up 3.7% to USD 4 778 billion after having stagnated the previous year. The life sector returned to positive growth, with premiums up 4.3% after a 1.8% decline in 2013, and non-life premium growth accelerated to 2.9% from 2.7%. A notable feature of the renewed momentum across the insurance industry was a significantly stronger performance in the advanced markets.Download
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A famed Texas theater, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, planned to thumb their noses at North Korea this week by replacing the cancelled movie "The Interview" with "Team America: World Police". " Team America" is a 2004 satire movie that features Kim Jong-il, the late father of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as the villain. Â Unfortunately, the nose thumbing will have to wait because the Alamo Drafthouse released a statement saying,
"We can confirm that the screening of TEAM AMERICA was cancelled as the film was pulled from release. We are issuing refunds to those that purchased tickets.â€
Cleveland's Capitol Theater planned to show the film as well, but they too were forced to cancel. The theater booked "Team America: World Police" back in October for a late-night cult screening.
Cleveland's Capitol Theater posted the news to Twitter saying,
"Please note: Our Late Shift screening of Team America: World Police has been canceled by Paramount Pictures."
A spokesman for the Capitol Theater in Cleveland told media outlets that the studio did not give any specific reason for removing the film. The Plaza cinema in Atlanta also tweeted it had pulled a screening of Team America. Â A spokeswoman for Paramount Pictures declined to comment on the pulled screenings.

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Subterranean Chop Suey: The Wonderland Cave Story
In the early 20th century, an Arkansan real estate developer named C.A. Linebarger had an idea. American was in the throes of the Great Depression, and the worst drought in recorded history gripped the heartland. Times were tough. But like many folks on the Ozark Plateau, Linebarger owned a cave. And like many folks with caves in their possession during Prohibition, he was going to make good with it. Thus, the Wonderland Underground Nightclub came to be. It wasn't uncommon to find booze or dancing or relics from civilizations gone by in these caves. But what made Wonderland different was that it served a very distinct kind of fare: chop suey. Produced for Gravy.
a spirochete travelogue
If you've been following the news on Cape Cod and islands, you know that they are ground zero for ticks and the diseases that come with them. In fact, Nantucket had highest rate of Lyme disease per capita in the country this past year. The thing about Lyme is it's usually an invisible disease. You can't always tell when someone has it. So what exactly is going on? Today, we're going inside the human body for a psychedelic, sonic journey as we follow the bacteria's trail. As heard on WCAI's The Point.
sonic id: donna
Created as part of WCAI's sonic ID initiative, this piece came from the seat of my bike. I was headed down the Woods Hole bike path when I spotted a woman wearing a bedazzled eye patch walking a dog in a sweater. I hopped off and introduced myself to Donna, and we began talking about this funny little place that is Woods Hole — a place that, in a lot of ways, feels like the edge of the world.
profile: skate forrest, skate
Roller rinks across America have been closing. But not Forrest's. He's a pint-sized, silver haired-spitfire and is on a crusade to spread the gospel of skating. Produced for Atlantic Public Media.
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For the uninitiated, F.L.O.W. is futuristic. It's inter-galactic. It's feminist warriors battling it out in a wrestling ring. Experience all the action on F.L.O.W. Radio, a serialized audio doc from the Future Ladies of Wrestling.
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A short vox-pop produced at the Transom Story Workshop that investigates one of the most pressing questions of the Easter season: who, exactly, is the Easter Bunny?


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"http://d383x9er2dcb4o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SEMG-Report-JUL-2014.pdf" report dated July 2014, the United Nations' Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group (UN-SEMG) presents "secret" contracts, official communications, and instructions incriminating principally President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former Foreign Minister Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam for conniving the withdrawal and mismanagement of Somali Assets kept safely under the custody of foreign institutions since the collapse of the Somali State in 1991. The basis of the accusations is the improper relationship between the President and the US Law Firm through a predatory and attorney-client contract, the role played by two private intermediaries of Somali origin- Abdiaziz Hassan Giyaajo Amalo and Muse Haji Mohamed Ganjab, breach of separation of power, abuse of presidential power to discredit the integrity of former Governor Yussur Abrar, and use of public funds to defend former governor, Abdusalam H. Omer. The findings of 2013 and 2014 UN-SEMG reports impair the leadership credibility of the federal government in peacebuilding and statebuilding in Somalia.
President Hassan bought into one of two old irresistible but dirty and tricky financial transactions that have tantalized his predecessors. The two deals are the Printing of New Somali Currency and the Recovery of Overseas Assets. It was an ill-considered priority and mission taken either for ill-advice, greed, or brazenness.
The fundamental problem with the two deals is the absence of economic, political, and legal framework and institutional capability, all necessary conditions to credibly and properly undertake those deals as well as of the concerted pernicious efforts by top leaders of Somali Governments to circumvent the distinct role of the Central Bank. In response to an inquiry about my knowledge of frozen overseas assets, I advised the federal government against undertaking such enterprise before the institutional capacity of the CBS and ability of the federal government to enforce the rule of law are satisfactory at least in South Central Somalia. Receiving secret funds provides incentives for misappropriation and inflated claims for compensation.
For disclosure, I refused twice to sign on these two deals and requested the respect of the fiduciary responsibility of the Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) on behalf of the people of Somalia, which is a critical element for statebuilding in Somalia. The reaction was summary dismissal and transfer of CBS responsibilities to the ministers of finance, foreign affairs, national planning and international cooperation, and United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The claim that De La Rue, a UK Banknotes Printer, owes US$ 14 millions as a recoverable asset belies available information because De La Rue has been looking ways to get paid for the Somali Banknotes printed to the CBS and in its warehouse since 1990. De La Rue acted always carefully and responsibly.
Since 2000, the issue of recovery of the overseas assets of Somalia has been the credential and advantage claimed by the last governor of the collapsed regime of Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991, Mr. Ali Abdi Amalo for deserving to be appointed as Governor of CBS because he had the information of whereabouts of the frozen Somali financial assets. The implicit message has been that the Asset Recovery will yield huge financial pie-cutting to top leaders.
Sadly, emails quoted in UN SEMG report corroborate rumors within the Somali Community that the asset recovery transaction has stirred up feud within Amalo family and between Former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon and President Hassan. In addition, in another email, former Presidential Special Envoy to US, Abukar Arman, has been attacked, most probably for refusing to be part of the initial contract between the Transitional Federal Government of Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Shulman Rogers.
So far, it appears that the principal beneficiaries of Asset Recovery Transaction are the foreign firms and their Somali associates while the Somali people could face future debt burden. Current and Former Finance Ministers Hussein Abdi Halane and Mohamud Hassan Soleiman, former and current governors of CBS Yussur Abrar and Bashir Isse Ali emerged as whistleblowers and honorees.
It is important to note that the use of the headline "recovery of Somali Assets" is misleading. According to United Nations Convention against corruption and the World Bank Guidelines, Asset Recovery which consists of tracing, freezing, confiscation, and repatriation of Assets refers to the process of recovering the proceeds of corruption hidden in foreign countries. On the contrary, Somalia's Assets have been frozen by the Western institutions immediately after the collapse of the Somali State for good reasons that exist until today. For example, the US Government sold the Somali Embassy residence in Washington, D.C. and kept the proceeds in an interest bearing account under the control of US Treasury Department.
The necessary condition to reclaim Somalia's overseas assets was the emergence of national government that legitimately represents the people and controls the country of Somalia and that has earned the recognition of the international community in accordance with HYPERLINK "http://www.cfr.org/sovereignty/montevideo-convention-rights-duties-states/p15897" Article 1 of Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States. As the CBS capacity permits, the reclaim of overseas financial assets is the responsibility of the CBS of Somalia in cooperation with the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs under the supervision of the Prime Minister, Parliament, and President for transparency and accountability.
The aggressive focus on Overseas Assets by the federal government of Somalia without transparent and accountable political, legal, and administrative processes has stoked public outcry for corruption and possibly attracted the attention of UN for investigation. Rationally, the highest priority and challenge of the Federal Government for earning domestic and international credibility was to manage transparently and properly the US$ 216 million dollars appropriated in 2014 fiscal budget.
Another issue not considered in the asset recovery process is "to whom the overseas assets belong?" In general, the pre-1991 CBS has been carrying out both Central Bank and Commercial Bank functions. Therefore, there may be claims by third parties against overseas assets. The inclusion of gold and hard currency Reserve in the asset recovery is ludicrous and unacceptable.
The UN-SEMG report notes that Shulman Rogers declared the recovery of US$ 12,326,971.63 of which US$ 9,001,092.00 has been deposited in Agricultural Bank in Turkey. The Difference of US$ 3,325,879.63 was pocketed by Schulman Rogers for 11% fee, reimbursement of expenses, bonus, retention fee, and payments to third party vendors. The account of separate amount of US$ 3,878,893.50 identified for recovery has not been disclosed. In addition, the CBS wired from Mogadishu US$ 982, 913.38 to Shulman Rogers for payment of the report that defended former Governor of the CBS Abdusalam Omer from corruption accusations contained in July 2013 UN-SEMG report.
Under the terrorism accusation, as preliminary notice, the report notifies the procurement of Arms to Al Shabab Leader Ahmed Godane and President of Galmudug State, General Abdi Qaybdid with the knowledge of President Hassan and involvement of Hoden Global Services. This revives an alliance relation between Al Shabab and the Federal Government.
On August 12, HYPERLINK "http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2014/aug/55958/press_conference_law_firm_shulman_rogers_mpls_mn.aspx" l "sthash.0eoLBWJ4.dpbs" Jeremy Schulman of Law Firm Shulman Rogers held a HYPERLINK "http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2014/Aug/55953/press_conference_opening_remarks_of_jeremy_schulman.aspx" l "sthash.jGz0SkwD.dpbs" press conference in Minneapolis, MN characterizing the accusations in the UN-SEMG report false and malicious, and ragingly attacked Jarat Chopra, Chairman of the UN team . In my opinion, the press conference did not help the case of the federal government and provided new ammunition to UN-SEMG by declaring the recovery of assets totaling US$ 33 million and failing to provide satisfactory rebuttal. The knowledge of the absence of functional Central Bank was sufficient red flag to not enter into Power of Attorney contract with President Hassan.
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PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article
UN Warns That Somalia's Political Unity at Risk Full Article
Waagacusub.net — Somalia's army chief says civilians, not extremists, were killed in a military operation Friday that both the United States and Somalia say they will investigate. Full Article
The United States welcomes the inauguration of Somalia's new Federal Parliament and congratulates the people of Somalia on yet another step toward political stability. Parliament must now prioritize transparency and timeliness in the election of Speakers for both houses and the subsequent election of the Federal President to ensure credibility and momentum in Somalia's state building agenda. Full Article
The international community has warned Somalia's new parliament against corruption practices, emphasising the need for the embattled nation to "move forward" as new MPs are set to select the next President. Full Article
ICJ Decision: The ICJ will begin its deliberations concerning the delimitation of the maritime boundary between Somalia and Kenya Full Article
An important meeting was taking place when General Gabre entered the hall to listen the Somali military officials' discussion in Mogadishu, but General Mohamed Adan asked him, "What are you doing here?" Full Article
Mogadishu, Somalia (Waagacusub.net ) —Minister of information for the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareye took editor of the state-run of Radio Mugdisho Mustaf War'adeye into custody on Monday. Full Article
The Somali government executed a former media officer for the extremist group Al-Shabaab publicly after he had unveiled Minister Maareeye's link with the Group which conducted terrorist attacks in Somalia, Uganda, Kenya and Djibouti. Full Article
Federal Prime Minister Omar Abdirashiid Ali Sharmarke and Puntland state of Somalia's President Abdiweli Gaas managed to sack the former Somali ambassador to Iraq. Full Article
Rep. Ilhan Omar has publicly declared her support for a notorious organization known for its terrorist leadership and financing of terrorism. But it almost went unnoticed, until the tweet was brought to my attention. On the 26th of August, Rep. Ilhan Omar made the following tweet:
Somalia suffers from the disgraceful culture of leaders and politicians invoking deceptively legitimate documents like the Provisional Constitution for bolstering false claims and arguments or for obfuscating critical search for truth. That culture has undermined the requirement of truth, good faith, and accountability in the public life and dashed the public hope for democratic state of Somalia governed by the rule of law and democratic values.
Waagacusub.net - It has been known that Al-Shabab receives 52 Million dollars annually from Mogadishu. It gets from commercial companies, and public as taxes (zakawat)
Waagacusub.net - A Chinese oil company was involved in the smuggling of a former Somali rebel officer, Colonel Abdikariim Sheikh Muse, to Ethiopia because his organization of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) was against oil and mineral exploration in Ogaden of the southeastern Ethiopia by China.
Volgens de rechter zou de minister hebben aangetoond dat afpersingspraktijken van Somalische journalisten een bekend probleem zijn en stelde de bewindsman daarmee een ernstige misstand aan de kaak. Dat is een kwestie van algemeen belang en de minister moet daarover in de openbaarheid kunnen treden, overwoog de rechter.
Rep. Ilhan Omar has publicly declared her support for a notorious organization known for its terrorist leadership and financing of terrorism. But it almost went unnoticed, until the tweet was brought to my attention. On the 26th of August, Rep. Ilhan Omar made the following tweet: Full Article
Responding to reports that Somalia's education minister has announced that social media may be shut down for five days from 27 to 31 May as one of the ways to stop cheating in the national secondary school exams, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes Seif Magango said: Full Article
The UN Development Programme has blacklisted 18 Somali individuals and organisations from conducting any business with the UN agency over what it termed as their 'engagement in proscribed practices'. Full Article
Waagacusub.com - Huge explosions have rocket the Somali capital. They became incontrollable, as they occur at least twice, while targeting government officials and their offices. Al Shabab terrorists seem to be recapturing the control of Mogadishu after the government troops and police vacated their bases in the front lines in lower and middle Shabelle regions. Full Article
In multiple publications on this website I have deliberately associated Mr. Abdirahman Omar Osman with rape, impregnating of a Somali girl, murder and violence and fraud. Full Article
Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership Full Article
PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article
Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article
Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article
Argentina Cancels Israel Match After Messi Protests Over Palestinian Killings Full Article


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With many of us living hectic, busy lives, completing courses online can be more accommodating. Usually, we associate courses with written exams and lots of classes, however with IOSH managing safely online courses you can educate yourself from the comfort of your own home.
There are many benefits to taking the IOSH managing safely course online, some of these include:
Lower total costs
Online courses are much cheaper than going to a college or university to receive qualifications. Using online courses, such as the IOSH managing safely course, allows you to save a lot of money in comparison.
Comfortable learning environment
Not only can you become qualified in your PJ's but by doing your courses from home you are in a much better environment to learn. There's no strange smells, or lack of heating to distract you from what's important, it's simply you and your computer screen.
Convenience & flexibility
With online courses comes the accessibility and ease of being able to use the internet. With a variety of portable devices available, you can choose to complete your course on the go or even in bed, its whatever suits you. Another luxury of online courses is the fact there are no structured timetables. The course can quite easily fit around your day to day working life ensuring its entirely convenient to you.
Avoid commuting
With the possibility of classes being canceled due to bad weather, or even the simple fact you just don't have time in your day to commute to a college. With the IOSH managing safely online course, it eliminates any need to leave the comfort of your home.
Improving technical skills
Even the most basic online courses require the development of new computer skills. You will need to navigate through different learning management systems and programs, as well as understand how to transfer and work within documents. So, if you need to brush up on your technical skills as well as complete an online course, this one's for you.
The IOSH managing safely course has many benefits, but the fact it's online suggests its twice as good and well worth your invested time and efforts.


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Katherine (Kate) Baldwin, DVM, MS
Dr. Kate was born and raised in south-central PA and is thrilled to be back in PA permanently after 4 long years of vet school on the west coast and all over the US. Dr. Kate has been obsessively involved with horses since the age of 9, exploring many aspects of equine sports including 4-H, trail riding, hunter-jumpers, driving and eventing. Her joy is horses, but she also loves almost anything with four legs, particularly tortoises.
Dr. Kate took a non-traditional course in her education by first completing an AA at Harrisburg Area Community College before transferring to Shippensburg University to complete a BS in Biology. While applying to vet school, she also completed an MS in Biology with a Master's thesis entitled "The Prevalence of Tick-borne Pathogens in South Central Pennsylvania and Surrounding Regions". Dr. Kate earned her DVM degree from Western University of Health Sciences in California. WesternU's unique curriculum of problem-based, case-based learning and two full years of clinical experiences has helped to prepare her for a sole-practitioner, ambulatory practice.
Dr. Kate has been doing equine dentistry for 12 years and is excited to finally be able to offer her clients and patients full service veterinary care as well. She is licensed in PA and MD and can draw Coggins and write health certificates in both states. Dr. Kate also works at Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter one day a week doing spays and neuters.
Tom Crouse , Equine Dental Technician
Tom didn't discover his love of horses until the age of 18 when he began working on the Maryland race tracks as a groom, then exercise rider and amateur race rider and tattoo technician and assistant for the racetrack veterinary group. He began doing equine dentistry under the watchful eyes of the veterinarians and eventually became busy enough to create a full-time job and business, Maryland Equine Dental, Inc. (MED) in 1997. In 2000, Tom moved to PA while continuing to serve MD and eventually expanding business into PA.
Tom and Kate have worked as a team since the end of 2005 and do not plan on changing that. Tom will continue to do equine dentistry but will also have an active role in the veterinary medicine side as well.
While not working on horses, Tom plays guitar in a classic rock/country band called "Gravy" and DJs events and parties for fun. Tom also enjoys doing demos and presentations for 4-H and horse-related groups.
Alysha Ryan, Equine Dental Technician, Veterinary Assistant
Alysha graduated from University of Maryland in 2012 with a bachelors of science in Animal Science. During her time at UMD she was a part of the Equestrian Club and volunteered at the campus farm. After graduation, she worked on a small mountain horse breeding farm. She met Tom and Kate at this farm when they came to float the horses' teeth and began working with Maryland Equine Dental, Inc. in January 2014.
Alysha's roles include performing dental work, veterinary assistant and client communications.


text: Sorella Cycling USA Cycling's 2018 Women's Club of the Year Sorella Cycling is a women's only cycling club based in Atlanta, GA. We ride roads, trails, gravel, mountain, grass and track year-round throughout North Georgia and the Southeast. Our race team members are podium winners, newbies and everywhere in between. In addition to hosting group rides year round (our active schedule is April – October) we also build community through our social events and volunteerism. USA Cycling recognized us as 'Women's Cycling Club of 2018″. Learn what the all the buzz is about – become a member or like our Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram. Learn about our Rides, find out about joining our Race Team, and catch up on our whats new with Sorella. We're looking forward to seeing you soon – on the road or trails, at a social or training ride or cheering you (or us) on at one of the many races Sorella's compete in. Thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting our club and our racers.


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Earlier Event: September 15Velosport Team Ride - Endurance @ High Zone 2
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Cleveland Dance Fest 2019
NOvember 8th & 9th, 2019
The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest is set to return for its 4th season November 8th & 9th, 2019 at the beautiful Pilgrim Church in Tremont! The 2-day festival will feature master classes by CDF artists and performances featuring Cleveland dance artists. Artist line-up and ticket sales go live September 1st, 2019!


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"VADENA" a new movie coming soon in the banner of NIRMAANI FILMS. Shiva Tandel, Neha Deshpande are the lead artists. The Audio and Trailer lauch of this movie is held at PRASAD LABS, Hyderabad. Music is available on MANGO MUSIC.Theatrical trailers and Video songs also launched on this occasion.
Famous Telugu Director N. Shankar launched the Big CD and told that "VADENA is a very usual and catchy word in Telugu, I hope it will reach every one easily. After watching the trailer i suspect that it would be a romantic suspecnse thriller and there could be a surprising element which attracts the audience. I wish the entire team all the best and hope a huge success for this director.
Speaking on the occasion Tollywood film maker Raj Kandukoori National Award winner for His PELLICHOOPULU said that there is no Low or High Budjet Movie. The result decides the fate. For any movie content must be unique. The trailors of this movie are curious and i hope the movie will be a silent hit and the producer will get back his investment.
Heroine Neha told that "I Felt very happy after watching the songs and theatrical trailer. This is celebration day for the Music Director Kiran Venna. All The song were good and trendy. Requesting the Audience to support the new talent and bless our team


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All of our residents from the Children's Village are enrolled at BOHA, along with many other children from the surrounding community. As our third year of operation comes to a close in 2017, we are serving a total of 400 students, ranging from pre-school through Grade 11! Beginning in 2018, our classes will extend to Grade 12.
From its inception, Breath of Heaven Academy (BOHA) was founded upon the principles of sound faith, academic excellence, and servant-leadership. Our school mascot is the eagle, which is perfectly fitted to our school moto of "Soaring to new heights!" A gifted teaching staff, combined with modern facilities which include a computer lab and library, provide our students with an environment designed to foster academic achievement, character development, and 21st-century leadership skills.
Currently, all classes are being held on a single campus, but over the next couple of years, we will be building a separate secondary school campus on another site nearby.
These additional grounds were purchased at the end of 2016 through donations specifically designated for property expansion. In addition to the High School, this site will accommodate 6 more children's homes, an expansive athletic field, and other facilities. But before we can begin the process of new construction, preliminary steps must be taken to prepare this new site for the development that is envisioned. For example, we must drill new wells, build a surrounding wall for protection, and run electricity to the property. We are currently seeking donations to begin these initial preparations of the new campus.
Our teaching staff is comprised of caring professionals who are passionate about education and devoted to equipping their students for success in an ever-changing world. They understand the critical importance of a good education as it lights the path for future success.
At least half of our teachers are enrolled in a continuing education program called "distance learning." This unique program allows individuals to pursue an academic degree from an accredited college even while working full-time as teachers.
In addition to the "distance learning" courses provided by Zambian institutions, we at BOHA provide our teachers with ongoing American-based training and resources.
This enables our staff to improve their knowledge and teaching skills, helping them to become excellent in their craft and able to deliver an outstanding education.
We need your help to be able to pay our teachers a livable wage and also to support their aspirations for continuing their education. Therefore, please consider sponsoring a teacher's salary with a regular monthly donation of any amount, OR helping to contribute to their continuing education through a donation to the education fund we call "Project TEACh." (Together Educating Africa's Children)


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Lone Survivor is a biographical action drama flick released on 10 January 2014 (USA), scored 7.6 imdb rating while grossed $125,069,696 at US box-office. In this film Marcus Luttrell and his group set out determined to catch or execute famous Taliban pioneer Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his group are left to battle for their lives in a standout amongst the most valiant endeavors of present day fighting. This film is directed by Peter Berg and stars Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch while film has run-time of 121 min.
Initial release: December 25, 2013 (USA)
Director: Peter Berg
Running time: 2h 1m
Initial DVD release: June 3, 2014 (USA)
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Shore storm
Craft beer trends abound these days so of course Wolverine brewed a hazy, unfiltered, hop flavor bomb as a lager. Yup, it works when you put it in the hands of lagering experts!
Shore Storm puts more emphasis on bitterness than other New England or East Coast style hoppy beers coming out in droves. The brewers went for piney juice flavors with some citrus kick, rather than the grapefruit, orange profile every brewery is trying to mimic these days. They still wanted the bite in every sip!
Shore Storm is brewed with Cascade and Simcoe. Dry-hopped twice with Michigan-grown Cascade from Top Hops farms, Chinook, and Simcoe. These well planned dry hops give this gorgeous, hazy, golden-orange hued, flavor bomb, chewy but balanced hop flavor and bitterness. Who needs to make and IPA when you can make it better as an IPL?!?
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- Pilsner Malt
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Education update
Shelburne Representatives Joan Lenes and Kate Webb highlight education in this second article in a three-part series. Next week: environment and infrastructure
Important conversations began this year addressing the future and underlying costs of education and school governance. By the end of the session, we simply ran out of time to complete this work. As we face the three variables of declining enrollment, escalating costs, and changing requirements for 21st-century learning, expect to see education receive a significant focus in 2015-16. Legislation passed this year created the Vermont Strong Scholars program, extended universal pre-kindergarten opportunities, addressed long-standing funding problems in the teachers' retirement health benefits program, updated open meeting laws, and made some adjustments to education funding. The following is a partial summary:
Investments in early learners
Although most districts, including Chittenden South Supervisory Union, offer 10 hours of Pre-K instruction during the school year, 13 percent do not. Next July, all districts will offer this resource, which is estimated to serve an additional 1,800 children who would otherwise not have access to this opportunity. Not all parents are expected nor are they required to take advantage of this program. Using a blend of public and approved private programs, this hybrid promotes affordable options for high-quality education in a myriad of settings across the state. It contains the flexibility working families requested.
A comprehensive list of prequalified programs will be available to parents in a publicly accessible database and will give school boards the authority to limit its tuition payments to prequalified providers within the region. By eliminating the real-life hurdles to Pre-K enrollment, we are making wiser investments with our education dollars and doing the right thing for children during the early years of rapid brain development.
Connecting college students with Vermont employers
How can the state attract and keep a talented workforce? The new Vermont Scholars and Internship Initiative is designed to encourage Vermont post-secondary students to consider jobs in economic sectors that are regarded as critical to Vermont. Starting in July 2015, students enrolled in Vermont post-secondary institutions who live in Vermont upon graduation may be eligible for partial loan forgiveness for education in targeted fields. It also provides for experiential learning through internship opportunities with Vermont employers. Using Workforce Education and Training Fund and working with colleges, students and Vermont employers, the State will identify and foster post-secondary internships that are "rigorous, productive, well-managed, and mentored." This fall, the Secretary will report on the economic sectors selected, projected costs, funding sources, and the feasibility of extending this to Vermont students attending schools outside of Vermont and out-of-state students attending Vermont institutions.
Funding education
We heard loud and clear that escalating property tax rates are unsustainable. Of the $2.1 billion dollars appropriated for education in FY 2015, 72 percent comes from property taxes, 19 percent from the General Fund, and 6.5 percent from Federal funds. The tobacco fund and pension fund transfers make up the rest. Balancing the often competing interests of high quality education with the desire not to increase taxes to pay for it will clearly require fresh thinking.
The education property tax begins with a recommendation from the tax commissioner based on projected budgets from local school districts. The tax bill is then built in the House then passed to the Senate for review and modification. If the two bodies are not able to agree, a committee of conference works to reconcile the differences before returning to both bodies for a final vote.
To help curb costs going forward, the Legislature anchored the excess spending penalty to the current fiscal year and increased it by an inflation index rather than average statewide spending. We required a fiscal note for any new legislation that creates an unfunded mandate on our school districts. The House voted twice to double the General Fund transfer, tax e-cigarettes at tobacco rates, and phase out the small schools grants to reduce the property tax. None of these survived in the final version.


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We are super excited to host Adam Reeves book launch. He will do a talk on the history of this legendary school in Jamaica run by Catholic nuns which started a musical revolution.
Grab signed copies of the book and hear vinyl sounds from Ska.Beat.Soul.
'Alpha's story must be told and re-told.' OLIVIA GRANGE, Minister of Culture, Jamaica '
There was never a school like it.' CHRIS SALEWICZ, author of Bob Marley: The Untold Story
'Alpha Boys' School is at the roots of the explosion of Jamaican music.' CHRIS BLACKWELL, founder of Island Records.
A comprehensive overview of the impact of Kingston's famed Alpha Boys' School, the institution that spawned some of the greatest jazz, ska and reggae musicians ever to come out of Jamaica. Told in a narrative style with a wealth of archive and original photographs, this landmark book sheds light on the life and works of over forty of Jamaica's most creative and influential musicians.
Behind Jamaica's global musical reverberation lies the unlikely story of a boarding school run by Roman Catholic nuns, with a brass band that helped shape the sound of some the world's most beloved musical forms. Under a strict disciplinarian regime, 'wayward boys,' many of whom were orphaned or from deeply troubled backgrounds and hailing from some of the toughest streets in the world, went on to lay the foundations of Jamaican jazz, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dancehall and dub.
Alpha Boys School: Cradle Of Jamaican Music takes a look at the lives of over forty of these influential musicians who against a backdrop of extreme poverty, gun culture, street gangs and an urban civil war, attained virtuoso musicianship to create their own sonic revolution. Told in a narrative style with a wealth of interviews, exclusive photos and archival material this book is a long overdue look at the lives and impact of the Alpha Boys.
Noted Alpharian musicians include Tommy McCook, Don Drummond, Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore, 'Deadly' Headley Bennett, Johnny Osbourne, Albert Malawi, Yellowman, Leroy Smart, Bobby Ellis, Cedric 'IM" Brooks, Joe Harriott, Eddie 'Tan Tan' Thornton, Vin Gordon, Rico Rodriguez, Owen Gray and Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace. Each has their story of how Alpha saved them from challenging early life circumstances by giving them the gift of music.
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Yasmane Hankins, Jessica Bannister, Peter Tasi, Sabrina David, Melissa Kapma
And the winner is (drum roll please) to be announced at our end of Term 2 Assembly, next week!
The following students competed in Thursday's Grand Final, where not only was the 2014 GBHS Master Chef title on the line, but so were some much needed House Points.
Piha: Melissa Kapma – P11KNO
Karekare: Peter Tasi – K12BRO
Muriwai: Sabrina David – M10HKN
Anawhata: Jessica Bannister – A11CWN
Whatipu: Yasmane Hankins – W9WMN
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When Emily Griffith founded the Opportunity School in 1916, her mission was to educate "all who wish to learn"
100 years later, the Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) continues that mission.
Our students come to us from many different starting points: some EGTC students are concurrently enrolled high school students, on track to complete their high school education and a certificate in their chosen career by the time they are 18 years old; some are college graduates, looking to gain job-specific skills to be more competitive on the job market; still others have newly arrived in the United States.
What unites all Emily Griffith Technical College students is their desire to learn.
Darin came to Emily Griffith in order to rebuild his life. After graduating from CU - Boulder with a business degree, and a growing alcohol problem, Darin struggled. He was introduced to meth and his life quickly spiraled out of control. Darin has an inspirational story of recovery and Emily Griffith Technical College played a large role in his extraordinary rebirth.
Karak came to Emily Griffith after fleeing Sudan. She left behind her family, and her work with Sudanese women that had won her the attention of the United Nations, but also the Sudanese authorities. Her story of is one of survival after violence and Emily Griffith helped her return to her professional life.
Adriana was brought to the United States as a toddler by her Mexican-born parents. She learned about Emily Griffith's concurrent enrollment program while a student at West High School.
Aware that her undocumented status could prevent her from pursuing her dreams, Adriana refused to give up. She enrolled at EGTC in order to prepare for a career before even finishing high school. Adriana's story is one of determination, she was accepted to 5 colleges!
Darin, Karak, and Adriana's stories are extraordinary accounts of individual perseverance and success. They are also testaments to the transformative power of an Emily Griffith education.
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I am already using an iFrame.
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Helping veterans and their families lead happy and healthy lives
Helping veterans and their families lead happy and healthy lives
AT-Ease is the Australian Government's health and wellbeing portal for veterans and their families. AT-Ease provides tailored mental health and wellbeing resources for the serving and ex-serving community
Current and ex-serving
Worried about how you're feeling or behaving? Self-help techniques can help you get back on track. Help is available. And help can make a difference.
Mental Health
Mental Health
It's normal to feel stressed, angry or sad from time to time. If these feelings are making it hard for you to deal with daily life there are things you can do to help recognise and manage them.
Self help websites and apps
Self help websites and apps
The Right Mix
Understand how alcohol impacts your life. This site has tips, tools and strategies to reduce the impact of drinking.
Operation Life Online
Suicide touches the lives of many people. Help is available and suicide can be prevented if we are aware of the warning signs.
PTSD Coach Australia
This app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that commonly occur after trauma.
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We will be introducing our new textbook series, "Finding God 2013", to our homeschool families on Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th from 7:00-8:00 pm. Parents and students need attend only ONE of the presentations. Grades 3-6 will meet in Our Lady of Providence Hall, while grades 7-9 will meet in the Upper Church. Parents who have both an elementary and middle/high school child should accompany your younger child in the Hall and direct your older child to the Upper Church.
The Spring meetings for homeschool families will be held on Tuesday, January 21st and Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 from 7 – 8 pm. Parents need attend only one meeting.


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Maharashtra Public Health Dept Recruitment 2016 For Various Posts. Government of Maharashtra, Public Health Department has published notification for the recruitment of 412 Medical Officer vacancies in various districts on direct recruitment basis. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application format on or before 10-05-2016. Other information like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee & how to apply are given below.
Maharashtra Public Health Dept Recruitment 2016 Details:
Important Dates:
Last Date for Receipt of application: 10-05-2016.
Total Number of Posts: 412
Name of the Post: Medical Officer
Name of the District:
1. Aurangabad: 14 Posts
2. Jalna: 22 Posts
3. Parbhani: 11 Posts
4. Hingoli: 08 Posts
5. Latur: 14 Posts
6. Beed: 20 Posts
7. Osmanabad: 35 Posts
8. Nanded: 16 Posts
9. Akola: 33 Posts
10. Amravati: 70 Posts
11. Buldhana: 82 Posts
12. Yeotmal: 32 Posts
13. Washim: 29 Posts
14. Wardha: 26 Posts
Candidates age limit should be not more than 35 years as on 31-03-2016. Relaxation of age will be applicable up to 05 years candidate who is already in the for Govemment medical service as Permanent/Adhoc/ Bonded basis & 10 years for Candidates having exceptional or super-specialist Qualification.
Educational Qualification For Maharashtra Public Health Dept Recruitment 2016:
Candidates should possess MBBS Degree of a statutory University or any other qualification as specified in the First or Second Schedule appended to the indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) for Medical Officer (MBBS Post) and Post Graduation Diploma or Degree of a Statutory University in Pediatrics or General Surgery or General Medicine or Gynecology or Anesthesia or Psychiatry or Ophthalmology or Biology or Radiology or Pathology or Blood Transfusion in as specified in the First or Second Schedule appended to the indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) for Medical Officer {specialist posts).
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on merit.
Application Fee:
Candidates should pay Rs. 500/- for open category candidates and Rs. 300/- for Backward Class candidates by DD drawn by the name of the Director, Health Services; Mumbai.
About Maharashtra Public Health Dept:
A health department or health ministry is a part of government which focuses on issues related to the general health of the citizenry. Subnational entities, such as states, counties and cities, often also operate a health department of their own. Health departments perform food inspections and other health related inspections (the person who performs this job is often called a public health inspector), vaccination programs, free STD and HIV tests, tobacco enforcement and cessation programs, and other medical assistance programs. Health departments also compile statistics about health issues of their area. In 1986, several of the worlds national health departments met to establish an international guideline by which health departments operate. The meeting was in Ottawa, Canada, and hence the guidelines established are known as the Ottawa Charter. The Ottawa Charter was designed to achieve Health for All.
How to Apply For Maharashtra Public Health Dept Recruitment 2016:
Eligible candidates may send their application in prescribed format with attested xerox copies of required documents along with original affidavit, DD by hand/ post to the Collector offices of the respective District on or before 10-05-2016.
For more details like pay scale, reservation & other information click on the link given below.
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The Tiiliskivi pattern in dark blue and brown adorns the Vaahtera button-up dress, which is made of cotton twill. The dress has loose three-quarter sleeves that are dropped at the shoulder, four large patch pockets with flaps in the front and a button closure with large metal buttons. The knee-length dress has a loose straight cut.
Print: Tiiliskivi
Print designer: Armi Ratia
Material: 98% cotton 2% elastane
Colour: dark blue and copper
Length: 112 cm
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From your resume's "objective statement" to your afternoon snacking plans, having a sense of the purpose of your activities goes a long way. How well does a given option move you towards where you want to go?
The Priority team gets purposeful this week, suggesting that asking the big "Why?" question can reveal guideposts to navigate options. Caitie and Max find that a clear purpose can help us better connect with others and communicate the relevance of our work, though Max points out that some purposes don't dictate which path to them is the best one.
Our work won't always align with any single goal, but one big picture in the mind's eye may be worth two in the bush. Tune in to find out . . . why.
"What's Your Resume Objective?" by Kim Isaacs | Monster
"4 Outdated Resume Tips You Should Be Avoiding At All Costs" by Emily Ceskavich | CareeRealism
"The Resume Objective: Why It Needs to Go the Way of the Dodo" by Louise Fletcher | Blue Sky Resumes
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A funny thing happens when we are forced to work with other people for more than three-quarters of a year (yes, for me, that's working with temperamental high school students) - either we thrive together or we dissolve.
But why?
It's hard to imagine that we can allow something so basic to overcome our 'civilized' lives, but almost like clockwork, it seems to seep its way like a poison into our veins. It continues until we are lost in the effects of its aftermath.
But there's a lesson to be learned in these types of breaking down - lessons that allow us to mend relational wounds or work harder to make sure it doesn't happen again. They are lessons that I have had to deal with both this year and in years prior...you know, being a teacher and a basketball coach. It's something I always hate, but kids - most of all - need to learn that being an adult means, not only fixing the mistakes you make as you go, but making sure that you can do better the next time a similar situation arises.
This is what I do for a living - help students who think they're adults actually become adults.
So here's the point...
Disrespect always hurts. There's no way around it. When someone can't see the reasons why you are doing what you are doing, it's hard to understand why your relationship with them should move forward. 90% of the time, it should. That other 10%? Well, there are always extraneous circumstances that can't be controlled.
But there are some moments that hurt more than others - a snicker, a roll of the eyes, a sly comment behind your back - but how do we overcome that feeling of offense and keep our eyes on the end goal? Some would say you can't. Give it up. Others would say give them a chance, then if they show their true colors, let them go. And yet, others would say hold on tight until you can't anymore.
I believe there's humility in disrespect. Not for the disrespect-er, but for the one being disrespected. Everyone has moments that they wish they could take back. We have lapses. It's a part of being human. I let it eat me alive sometimes when I shouldn't. I have to remember that it's not me. When you come in contact with someone, we only have one piece of the story. Whatever is happening in our lives at any given moment plays a giant part in how we feel, how we treat others, and why we do the things we do. Once we accept that little nugget of information, everyone's discrepancies seem to fall by the wayside.
See, if you think through the problems you are dealing with at any given time, you'll realize there's a reason for why everything happens. Take a step back, accept that there are limitations to our lives and the lives of the people we are responsible for, and clarity will somehow make its way into your perspective.
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Boat Charters to Norman Island and Willy T in the BVI
On The Sea Charters provides boat charters to Norman Island is a small uninhabited island between St. John and Virgin Gorda. It is our favorite destination for the most interesting snorkeling in the entire Virgin Islands.
the INDIANS
Four rocky outcroppings make up the Indians, named because it resembles four feathers from a native headdress. The reef surrounding the Indians goes from very shallow to approximately 50 feet deep, making it a spectacular location to see all types of marine life.
the caves
Legend has it that pirates hid treasure inside the Caves of Norman Island. We haven't found it yet, but even without gold doubloons, it is worth a trip to snorkel through the three caves.
The Willy T (William Thornton) is a floating pirate ship/bar that serves strong drinks and delicious fish and chips. This bar can get rowdy, and people are know to jump off the top in various states of dress.
This little beach restaurant was newly constructed after an unfortunate fire, but the end result is fantastic. They have a robust menu that is a step up from the typical menu of burgers and sandwiches, featuring fresh salads, ribs and lobster.
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Guitar Hero Metallica Free Xbox Demo
Calling all Metal fans worldwide this is it! Guitar Hero Metallica is almost here!
With the release of the Metallica version of the GH brand just around the corner (already out in US!), the gamemakers have released a 4 song playable demo on Xbox Live. The tracks in this demo are Stone Cold Crazy (Queen), No Excuses (Alice in Chains), and Sad but True & Seek and Destroy from the games namesakes the mighty Metallica!
The download is free and with 4 fully playable tracks on all difficulties (apart from Expert+) on drums, this is a generous demo and goes to show how confident Activision are that people will not just take the 4 tracks and run, but will be enthused enough to part with their hard earned cash to thrash about wildly on plastic instruments one more time!
ed - Im not usually so sichophantic about a band but having seen them live on the Death Magnetic Tour only a couple of days ago I couldn't help myself!


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Adam Lygo presented his third Club Silencio event, this time at Coachwerks in Brighton last week.
Music from Adam, HRT, Duncan Harrison, Hereharehere, EMB and Anthony Murphy trio.
Sculpture by Buick Lygo.
Here's a handful of photos taken by Graeme at Coachwerks.
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Start your day is the best way possible by breakfasting on fresh products directly from our farms. Guest enjoy the breakfast at the poolside.
Naxos offers a wide variety of sports activities that will delight your wishes for active and sportive activities.
Naxos windsurfing ,Trekking ,Scuba diving in Naxos.
From Naxos windsurfing to scuba diving and Trekking you can do any sports you like on your Naxos holidays.
Examples include Naxos sport activities like
- Windsurfing
- Cyclyng
- Snorkelling and Scuba diving activities
- Kiteboarding
- Trekking
- Horseback riding
Naxos Activities
There is a plethora of activities you can do during your holidays in Naxos, as it has wonderful beaches and sea as well as beautiful nature. You can join one of the scuba diving classes for beginners or select dives for certified divers, go windsurfing and kite surfing or join sightseeing tours. If you are a nature lover, you may go horseback riding or trekking and hiking in marvellous paths. You may as well take daily trips to the nearby Koufonissi for a swim or depart from Naxos for some island hopping to the nearby islands.
Naxos Sightseeing & Attractions
While in Naxos you may want to dedicate some of your time visiting the marvellous attractions on the island. Don't miss taking a tour in Naxos Town inside the walls of the well preserved Venetian castle, as well as the Portara, the huge marble gate of the temple of the Apollo, standing off the port. Equally interesting is the archaeological museum. Other impressive attractions on the island are the sanctuary of Demetra, as well as the towers and windmills in Sagri, the Kouros of Apollo in Apollonas, the 17th century Zevgoli Castle and the abandoned windmills in Apirathos, as well as the interesting museums of the area.


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Meet The Team!
LJ - Attended Baruch from 2002-2006 majoring in Marketing Management, 2010-2012 as a fulltime honors student majoring in International Business. Currently interning at Grant Thornton as a national financial services marketing intern.
SMile - Well, thats the meaning of my name with the initials! Works perfect :) B.S. in Chemical Engineering & Masters in Supply Chain Management. Worked in Pharmaceutical Industry and currently measuring in Marketing.
Passions : Entrepreneurship & Beach Combing!!
With this scattered background & so many loose ends, here I'm, living each day as it comes and to the fullest.
H - B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Minor Management. Entered Baruch as an Entrepreneurship major, then switched to Accountancy, then to International Business and now, International Business and Marketing. All within a matter of just one year! The word 'stable' would never be used to describe me.
FB - Unfortunately not related to Mark.. BS in Marketing and Business Communication, currently at Baruch for a MS in Marketing. You may spot me around campus taking pictures for the website wearing my ninja outfit :) Passions: beer+friends+good food=good time.


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I was a Kaiser Permanente baby, born at the Los Angeles Medical Center. My first eye exam and first pair of glasses were also prescribed at the same hospital when I was in college. It has truly been a blessing to work as a primary care optometrist at Kaiser Permanente and to give the gift of sight back to the community. I am certified to treat glaucoma and fit specialty contact lenses.
I graduated from UC Irvine with bachelor's degrees in biological sciences and in psychology. I moved to Chicago for 4 years to attend the Illinois College of Optometry. During the fourth year of graduate school, I relocated to New York City for 6 months to receive extensive training in ocular disease management, as well as observing a variety of eye surgeries by working with different types of ophthalmologists.
I am a personable doctor here to provide professional eye care. My patients are put at ease, particularly during their first eye exam or first visit to Kaiser Permanente for optometry. I also try to get to know members' lifestyles so that I can meet their visual needs.
I like to cook healthy meals and go out to eat different types of cuisines. Listening to music and going to concerts, as well as shopping and traveling, are also my favorite things to do. I enjoy walking my dog and biking for exercise.


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Shenzhen Olinb Bags Co., Ltd.
Classic Black for Women,Shoulder Bag Top-handle Handbag,Shopping Bag and Purse
|Payment Type:
|L/C,T/T,D/P,Paypal,Money Gram,Western Union
|Min. Order:
|500 Bag/Bags
|Delivery Time:
|30 Days
Hardness: Partial Hard
Color: Black
Gender: Female
Inside Material: Polyester
Style: Simple
Waterproof: Waterproof
Material: PU
Size: 29*10*29cm Or Customized
Packaging: Each product will be packed in a pp bag, then in cartons.
Productivity: 100000pcs/month
Brand: OEM
Transportation: Ocean,Land,Air
Place of Origin: China, Guangdong
Supply Ability: 100000pcs/month
HS Code: 4202
Port: Shenzhen
Classic Black OL Shoulder Bag Top-handle Handbag
Classic Black for Women
Shoulder Bag Top-handle Handbags: simple design casual , practicability.
Shopping Bag and Purse made of high quality and thick PU fabric with excellent workmanship
Classic Black Bags for Women as gifts will a good choice.
MATERIAL: PU or customized
SIZE: 29*10*29cm or customized
COLOR: Black or customize
MOQ: 500 pcs
PACKING: Standard exporting carton
PAYMENT: TERM TT, Western Union, Paypal, LC
SAMPLE TIME: 3-7days
MASS PRODUCTION: Within 20 days after receiving the deposit
Packaging & Shipping
Package: 1pc/opp bag, standard export carton (As per client request)
Shipping: 1.Door to door is welcome ! TNT,DHL,Fedex,UPS,EMS etc
2.By air or sea through your pointed forwarder is the normal way we do.
3.If you don't have your forwarder,we can find the cheapest forwarder to ship the goods.
Delivery time: 20-30 days in normal, according to the quantity
Our Services
1. 24 hours / day phone services
2. 12 hours / day mail services (your mail should be replyed on next 12 hours)
3. Global leading professional manufacturer of Eco-bags
4. Product quality: Superior fabric ,Good Quality sewing ,prefect printing
5. Fast delivery: get your order when you need it
6. OEM is warmly welcomed
1.Q: Is Olinbbags a manufacturer or trading company?
A: We are a professional manufacturer and have more than five years experience in bags line.
2. Q: Where is your main market?
A: Our products are very popular in Europe, North America, Japan, Korea and some countries in Middle East.
3. Q: Does Olinbbags have any certification?
A: Yes, we had passed AVON audit, SGS test and Intertek test.
4. Q: Does Olinbbags feedback on time?
A: Yes,our sales are professional and reply customer within 1 working day.
5. Q:What about your payment term?
A;We do 30% T/T deposit, 70% balance to be paid upon B/L copy.


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Our company's industrial line has received much recognition. The line includes the following categories:
Transportation Products
Our heavy-duty containers come in many sizes and styles to suit the various needs. They are suitable for factory & warehouse use. Other than being extremely sturdy, they are also very mobile when in use with our different size trolleys. We can customize by making a specific size for the customer or replace our standard hardware with stainless steel ones. For color choice, other than our standard red and blue, we now offer gray, forest green, dark brown and deep blue.
Food Service Products
All materials used in this category comply with US FDA standards and we have different products that suit a wide range of markets. For the western kitchen, products such as chopping boards, drinking wares, sauce bottles, are well received. For food storage items, we only produce in the material's own natural color. Information such as temperature range, capacity and maximum loading are provided in order to ensure safe use of the products, and therefore the buyer can be confident when purchasing Red A products.
Utility Cans
In addition to regular household garbage cans, we have Fire Retardant wastebaskets, garbage and utility cans that are popular amongst schools, institutions and parks. These products are made with special fire retardant material under UL 94 SEC.8 V2 standard. The material retards burning while avoiding the spread of fire and it also releases less smoke than regular plastic while flaming. For our pails and utility cans, we can customize by adding nozzle and capacity markings. In additional, these items are made with FDA approved material and therefore safe for many applications.
Parts Containers
For small items such as buttons, needles, electronic parts, stationary items, fish lures, jewelry beads that are difficult to organize and store, we have produced part bins and compact drawers in different sizes and styles for use in factories, offices, shops, and kitchens etc. Both the bins and drawers can be easily stacked and attached to make your own storage system. They can also be hung on the wall to save space.
To view products in this line, please continue to browse our Industrial Collection.


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Heart Balm Torts: Playing Doctor and Nurse (Malecek v. Williams 2017)
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, North Carolina Family Law Specialist
Winston Salem, North Carolina: Malecek v. Williams (2017)
Derek Williams is a Forsyth County doctor who had an affair apparently, or at least allegedly, with his nurse. Playing doctor-nurse games got them in trouble with the nurse's husband, Marc Malecek. The nurse's then-husband Marc sued Derek for alienation of affection and criminal conversation.
What is alienation of affection? This heart balm tort is something like an automobile accident where a marriage is rear-ended. This alienation of affection requires a spouse to prove that he or she had a genuine marital relationship and that marriage relationship was interfered with by a third party paramour, causing damages. What is criminal conversation? That is simpler. That is sex with someone's spouse creating damages. Frequently the damages might be one dollar, which is required to reward if sex is found with someone else's spouse. Of course, in North Carolina damages for alienation of affection and criminal conversation has been as much as $30 million.
Interestingly enough, Derek Williams was sued by Marc Malecek in May of 2016. The Honorable Todd Burke dismissed the lawsuit indicating that alienation of affection and criminal conversation were unconstitutional. There had been several other cases wherein judges had found or not found alienation of affection and criminal conversation to be unconstitutional.
For now, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has spoken on the constitutionality of alienation of affection and criminal conversation. These heart balm torts are constitutional, according to Court of Appeals Judge Richard Deitz. Continue reading →


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Excerpts from my journal
Months have gone by and Ive filled yet again another journal with memories. They couldve passed just as quickly as the others, but here I lay them in safety. This one has been a witness of my growth. As selfish as it may sound, Ive barely written about other people. Most of the things Ive dealt with was me. The dreams I have. My frustrations. My happiness. When I started it, I had no idea that some of my fondest memories would rest here. It'll serve as a doorway to reconnect to my past selves in order to understand my future ones because in here I carry lessons that I hope would last a lifetime.
Here are some of its pages. Take a detour inside my heart and my soul and please remember to remain gentle. Im still learning and growing, just as you are.
Being with your best friend 24/7 is the coolest thing ever. No dull moment, to be honest. Self love is so nice.
The one you feed will always win. There will be days harder than others. Some you won't know where to get the food for the right one but it's there. It'll always be there. Please choose to be kind. To be gentle and soft. Choose to feed the good wolf who wants to see you succeed. Who wants to see you happy. Look at flowers when you feel as though you are losing yourself. In their vibrance, in their hues, in the life in them, you'll find yours too.
Take care of the soul. Drop whatever's hindering you. Listen to your gut feeling. You feel it for a reason. Get back up and start over, if that's what you need. Find gratitude. Once you learn to acknowledge that your situation is better than most, appreciation is second nature. Gratitude. Be the energy you want to attract. Energy is everything.
I am tired and losing my focus.
My mom makes it seem so easy to fix the mess I keep on making out of myself. I wish I could see myself in her eyes.
Do I really want this? Or am I just sharing someone else's dream? I can never be certain as to what I want and I have a difficulty living in the present. Staying in it. Does it just look dreamy? Or was it always something I wanted and it's only now that it reveals itself to me?
Im afraid to make the wrong decision knowing one thing always lead to another and that every choice I make now impacts heavily on the life I'll have in the future. I'm ever changing so I can't be comfortable and get used to just one thing. I should probably push myself more. Step back and look at it outside of the confinements of their influence. Have I consumed too much that I lost myself? Or did it make know to me another part of myself that's been concealed? Im so fucking afraid. Why am I so fucking afraid? I lost her again. I dont know but and that's alright.
I love how when you cry, you pick up flowers fallen on the ground. The mere act is so powerful. So hopeful.
It's so much easier to be friends with yourself. Perhaps being lonely is really a sign that you're in dire need of yourself. I want to be enough. I am enough. These chains(?) are merely a shadow. I dont want to be burdened anymore by my own mistakes and shortcomings. I'd forget, but then with the mistakes come the lessons.
Cute dogs seen: probs 10
Airplaines passed: 5 i think!
"You know, I used to label my friends. There was this girl who just felt like home. Whenever I'm with her, I am myself. There's this other girls who made me feel like Im always in a movie whenever we're together. And then there's one who's like a mom to me. Seriously! I feel like Im with my mom whenever we hang out. But in the best way possible.
And as much as I dont label my friends now, I think you've become my movie girl."
-Stephen when we stopped to eat street food at 10 PM while walking home. The sweetest thing someone has ever told me. I melted in public.
I keep on finding new and healthy sources of happiness. Im constantly falling in love. Always compelled to dance. The feeling is so addicting and I am endless.
It's alright if you keep me up at night. Just be careful not to break my heart.


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Mozilla has responded to Microsoft's new browser security test with jabs against Internet Explorer.
Earlier this week, Microsoft launched a website that rates the security of IE, Google's Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox.
The site, yourbrowsermatters.org, uses the agent string of those browsers to call up a score between 0 and 4. IE9, Microsoft's latest browser, reaps a perfect 4, and 2009's IE8 collects a 3. Month-old versions of Chrome and Firefox, however, return ratings of 2.5 and 2, respectively. Microsoft registered the site, the ".org" top level domain, typically reserved for non-profits.
Mozilla didn't think much of the test.
"Mozilla is fiercely proud of our long track record of leadership on security," said Johnathan Nightingale, the company's director of Firefox engineering. "We believe that being safe on the web means having a robust browser that defends against malware and phishing, includes new technologies to help sites and users secure themselves, and a responsive security team that gets security updates out quickly and reliably."
Nightingale knocked the test, saying, "[It] is more notable for the things it fails to include," then cited three examples of criteria it lacks: HSTS, Do Not Track and patch response time."
HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) is a still-unapproved standard that allows website servers to tell browsers they can connect only using a an encrypted link, such as HTTPS. Firefox and Google's Chrome both support HSTS, Microsoft's Internet Explorer does not.
HSTS and encrypted connections in general made news a year ago when a Seattle developer released the "Firesheep" Firefox addon that let "pretty much anyone" scan a Wi-Fi network and hijack users' access to Facebook, Twitter and a host of other services.
"Do Not Track," the umbrella term for initiatives that let users opt out of the online tracking conducted by websites and advertisers, has also been a hot-button issue this year.
Firefox jumped on the Do Not Track bandwagon last January with an implementation that transmits special information with every HTTP page request to tell the site that the user does not want to be tracked. It added the feature to Firefox 4, which launched in March.
That same month, Microsoft added support for Mozilla's Do Not Track concept to IE9 as another approach to its own "Tracking Protection" announced in late 2010.
Nightingale's third criticism of the test, that it doesn't account for patch response time, was another implied criticism of IE. Mozilla updates Firefox with security patches every six weeks, while Microsoft fixes IE flaws every two months.
Google, the only other major browser that Microsoft's new site rates, has not replied to a request for comment on Chrome's score.


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The Tag Me In Podcast duo (Anton & Ola) and I (Dazzle) have been meaning to sit-down and have a chat for a while now but in 2019 we made it happen!Read More
August 1st 2018, I was pleasantly surprised when I was contacted by duo at What's New Pop-Up, who host pop-up events to showcase up'n'coming brands; giving us the opportunity to promote our services and products.Read More
London, a very big and diverse city with lots happening all day, every day. However, it wasn't until I got in to winter sports [in 2017] I discovered the Telegraph Snowboarding & Ski Festival existed.Read More
Saturday 18th November 2018, Rodney Hinds hosted Urban Shredderz on ABN Radio UK (MHz 216.8) . Allowing the journey and experience of winter sports to be shared with a wider wider audience for the time first time.Read More
Uh oh, we did it... AGAIN! Saturday 7th October '17 we continued to dare to be defiant by hosting The Linkup Pt.2 at Snozone, Milton Keynes and SOLD OUT!Read More
As the saying goes "there's nothing like your first time"... Like most, I was always told the first would be painful, so make sure I have protection and stay safe.Read More


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In case you didn't know, the race to become the first U.S. company to hit a trillion dollar level is over.
The U.S. stock market closed Thursday with the clear winner in the books and the first company to win the trillion-dollar mark didn't come as a surprise to anyone. (You probably know who it is.)
Read on and see how this company made a big comeback from near-bankruptcy to the trillion-dollar company it is today.
Welcome to the Trillion Dollar Club
Apple made history on Thursday by becoming the first U.S. company worth more than $1 trillion in the public stock market.
What caused the big uptick? It looks like Apple's second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday exceeded Wall Street's expectations, causing its shares to surge by more than 5 percent on Wednesday.
The surge continued on Thursday, finally hitting the trillion-dollar threshold when its share price reached $207.05 at around 9 a.m. PDT.
And the rally didn't stop there as the shares went up as high as $208.14 at around 11 a.m. PDT, putting Apple well beyond the trillion-dollar mark. By the time the market closed, Apple held on to its record-breaking valuation.
What could be responsible for this surge? Aside from good projections for its popular hardware products like the iPhone, analysts are also crediting Apple's growing revenue from software services such as Apple Music, Apple Pay, the App Store and other cloud services for the stock market surge.
The greatest comeback ever
It's an incredible turnaround for, believe it or not, the once-struggling tech company.
Remember, Steve Jobs was ousted from Apple in 1985. Without its visionary leader, the company almost went bankrupt in 1997 due to years and years of mismanagement and overwhelming competition from Microsoft in the personal computing market.
It also didn't help that Apple had numerous product misfires during that period. Notable flops included the Apple III, the Lisa, the Macintosh Portable, and the Newton.
But fate always has ironic twists up its sleeves. It took the return of Jobs and a surprising $150 million investment from rival Microsoft itself to put Apple back on track.
Fun fact - Apple was worth $3 billion when Steve Jobs returned in 1996.
With Jobs' bold management style and the company's renewed flair for innovation, Apple scored big with products like the iMac and, of course, the iPod, which paved the way for the company's resurrection.
However, there's this one product that's almost single-handedly responsible for Apple's ascent to the $1 trillion mark. You might have heard about it, no?
Yep, it's called the iPhone.
Here's another fun fact - When the iPhone was introduced in 2007, Apple was valued at a "mere" $73.4 billion. And now, here we are.
Apple beat Amazon to the punch
Apple may be the first U.S. company to break the $1 trillion threshold but the other tech giants are not far behind.
In fact, earlier this year, many analysts were predicting that Amazon, and not Apple, will be the first trillion-dollar U.S. company.
Amazon was hot on Apple's heels, surpassing $900 million in July but fell back to $872.5 billion on Wednesday.
Both Microsoft (currently hovering around $820 billion) and Alphabet (around $852 billion) are also hoping to join the trillion-dollar club soon.
A trillion dollars?
What can you even do with a trillion dollars? Well, you can help save the world by putting more than 8 million people through college. Or maybe pay for around 6 percent of our national debt.
Or maybe just buy stuff - tons and tons of stuff. I can think of a gazillion things you can do with that kind of money.
Are you struggling to visualize how much one trillion dollars is? I can't blame you. It's a million MILLION dollars!
Still struggling? Here are other ways to put Apple's trillion-dollar value into perspective:
- Apple is now worth almost as much as the big four American banks - JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo - combined!
- Apple is worth more than the combined value of the entire American media industry, and that includes giant companies like Netflix, Comcast, and Disney, plus all the major news networks and TV channels.
- Apple is now valued more than all the major automakers in the world joined together!
- Apple is now worth almost as much as most of the world's airlines and aviation companies combined!
- Apple is now worth more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of all but 26 countries in the world - higher than the GDP of countries like Switzerland, Sweden, and Argentina.
- A trillion dollars can buy you all the sports leagues and teams in the U.S. and still have 3/4 of your cash left. Whoa!
- You can buy a billion 64GB iPhone Xs with a trillion dollars.
But if you're Apple, you just don't rest on your trillion dollar laurel. As capitalism goes, at the end of the day, you want to stay on top by constantly outdoing yourself, of course, and by keeping all your investors happy.
Here's a comparison chart of Apple's value compared to other tech companies:
|Market Cap (recent estimates)
|Stock Price (per share)
|$1.004 trillion
|$853.75 billion
Alphabet (Google)
|$846.82 billion
|$815.91 billion
|$498.28 billion
|$231.84 billion
|$223.31 billion
|$213.75 billion
|$147.35 billion
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These are super-easy and super-yummy. They are fresh and spring-like. The ricotta isn't overpoweringly gooey and cheesy. It's just right. We liked this a lot and would make it again.
Corn & Broccoli Calzones
Eating Well
These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Part-skim ricotta and mozzarella make our pizza pockets lower in saturated fat. Plus a whole-wheat crust adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels -- (about 3 ears)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 scallions -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour -- for dusting
20 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed if frozen
2 teaspoons canola oil
1. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 475°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Combine broccoli, corn, mozzarella, ricotta, scallions, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
3. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Place a generous 3/4 cup filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border of dough. Brush the border with water and fold the top half over the filling. Fold the edges over and crimp with a fork to seal. Make several small slits in the top to vent steam; brush each calzone with oil. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake the calzones, switching the pans halfway through, until browned on top, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Healthy Heart Variation: To reduce saturated fat even further, use nonfat ricotta in place of the reduced-fat ricotta.
Servings: 4