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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and try to survive this wretched, awful heat wave. I went outside to day and stepped in a puddle. Turned out it was liquid cat. Stay inside if you can, people. It's for the best. LET'S GO!
LOUIE – 11:00PM (FX) "Louie" premiered with back-to-back episodes last week and instantly became must-see television. It's not like any comedy you've seen before. In fact, I'm not even sure it's a comedy. It's FUNNY, but it's not always a comedy. It's also incredibly haphazard. It's virtually story-free, filled instead with quick vignettes and cuts of CK doing bits at the legendary Comedy Cellar in the Village. Yet, by watching this show, I now know I'd rather eat cement than try and raise a child in New York City. Man, that just looks painful in every way. Anyway, give "Louie" a shot this evening. ANTICIPATION: GO FOR IT ALREADY!
RESCUE ME – 10:00PM (FX) Few shows on TV depict alcoholism as accurately as "Rescue Me". Too many shows depict alcoholics as melodramatic goons who are almost always acting out violently or passed out. But that's not, in my experience, the way most alcoholics are. Most alcoholics are relatively functional. And most drink because they thoroughly enjoy drinking, and the way they bond with friends and family while sharing a drink. "Rescue Me" gets that. It shows you how an alcoholic can get away with treating drinking so casually, even as their problems begin to mount up. And man alive, does Tommy Gavin have some problems. ANTICIPATION: BOOZE!
HELL'S KITCHEN – 8:00PM (FOX) Tonight, the chefs are expected to prepare dinner for a dinner theater. There can't be anything on Earth more depressing than a dinner theater. Do they really still exist? Would you ever go to one? If you found yourself trapped in one, wouldn't you blast your way out with a shotgun? The only thing they serve at a dinner theater is sadness. ANTICIPATION: CHRIS KLEIN IS WILLIE LOMAN IN "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"!
IT'S EFFIN' SCIENCE – 8:00PM (G4) It's like Mr. Wizard, only with half-swearing! ANTICIPATION: EFFIN' POTATO CANNONS!
WAREHOUSE 13 – 9:00PM (SyFy – an NBC/Universal network) The season premiere of this original SyFy series. And please take time to note that SyFy original series and SyFy original movies are two totally different things. SyFy series are usually pretty high quality. SyFy movies have Sharktopuses fighting Tiffany. Big difference. ANTICIPATION: SAUL RUBINEK!
Tuesday Watch List: Louie! Booze! Dinner Theater!
Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and try to survive this wretched, awful heat wave. I went outside to day and stepped in a puddle. Turned out it was liquid cat. Stay inside if you can, people. It's for the best. LET'S GO!


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According to draft legislation approved by the Italian cabinet in November, wind farms and other renewable energy plants up to 5MW that begin operations from 2013 would be rewarded with a fixed incentive price according to project size and the renewable energy source. Larger facilities would have to participate in a competitive bidding process favouring those projects seeking a lower incentive payment.
While trade associations and environmental groups have given the legislation mixed reviews, one element that has been welcomed is the institution of a FIT. "Everyone has been very positive on the introduction of a feed-in tariff," says Anna Spano, a partner with law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. "It's a much more certain and bankable system."
Recognised benefits
Even though wind energy producers are likely to receive lower incentive prices under Italy's planned FIT than those currently enjoyed through the green certificate scheme, project developers note that banks are much more willing to finance projects when the tariff is guaranteed over time. While Italy's green certificate prices are high, they have come down significantly over recent years and banks have difficulties forecasting their likely evolution. Uncertainty on the incentive front made it difficult for wind developers to seal project financing deals last year.
On the downside, many of the details of the planned new incentive system are left to follow-up legislation that must be enacted within 12 months of definitive approval of the law. Renewable energy association Associazione Produttori Energia da Fonti Rinnovabili (Aper) has asked the government to accelerate that process.
Many foreign investors have already been scared away from wind energy investments in Italy, says Spano. The government's announcement last spring that it was abolishing an annual buy-back of excess green certificates - a measure that was subsequently reintroduced in parliament - led to new diffidence on the part of foreign investors. "You just can't do things like that out of the blue," explains Spano.
Under the draft law, green certificates will continue to be issued until 2015 for wind farms online by 2012. These producers will be absorbed into the FIT scheme in 2016. It is expected that state energy management agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) will continue buying back excess certificates until the green certificate mechanism is eliminated. GSE buy-backs have become necessary to support the price of green certificates given a structural oversupply of certificates on the market.
Poor return
Italian wind energy association Associazione Nazionale Energia del Vento (Anev) argues that the formula laid out in the draft legislation for calculating the buy-back price would not provide an adequate return on investments. Unless the price for the certificates bought back rises, or FIT levels for green-certificate recipients moving to the new system are guaranteed - or the law introduces other changes - Anev cautions that new investments could be blocked and some existing ones could default. Independent power producers are seen as being particularly at risk.
Another critical issue would appear to be the competitive bidding process in which larger renewable energy projects must take part in order to attain their incentive payment. No one is quite certain how and if these tenders would work.
The draft legislation indicates that tenders will be held periodically and run by GSE. It also stipulates that there will be maximum and minimum bid prices but does not indicate, for example, if only fully authorised projects will participate in the bidding. "The vagueness of the law is not good," says Tommaso Barbetti, head of Aper's markets and incentives division, "but it is too early to judge."


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His name is Sutter, and by all accounts he brings great joy to the governor of California.
It is his relationship with Jerry Brown that has this Pembroke Welsh corgi in the center of a dispute over mutts and unwanted pets across California.
Former state senator Tom Hayden of Santa Monica has produced a Youtube video attempting to save a law he helped pass in 1999 which requires local animal shelters to wait at least four to six days before euthanizing a dog or cat.
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"Hayden's law" also requires operating hours that allow working people to visit shelters during weekends and evenings to find missing pets or adopt one that would otherwise be put down.
Prior to the law shelters had only a 72-hour minimum before a dog or cat was euthanized.
"Governor, I see you're a dog owner. I can tell from the publicity that you love that dog, your wife loves that dog," Hayden implores in the video. "So stop and think: Thousands of dogs and cats are put to death needlessly every year. It's not a budget issue. It is a humane issue."
Brown has argued that there are too many laws in California which restrict the way local governments do business.
It is estimated that cities and counties could save $46 million by eliminating the current state mandate.
But, as Brown's predecessor discovered, any effort to shorten the lives of "man's best friend" is a tough sell.
Back in 2004 Arnold Schwarzenegger attempted to repeal the euthanasia waiting period only to be shot down by the legislature.
Since the Governor's inauguration, Sutter has attracted public attention and especially the hearts of animal activists.
The dog even sat in on a recent budget negotiation and is particularly popular with some of the legislature's leading Republicans.
It is with that in mind that the "Sutter's friends" Facebook page was put together by those attempting to preserve the current shelter laws (Sutter also has his very own Facebook page, complete with m,ore than 4,000 "likes" and his own Twitter account @SutterBrown).
Jerry Brown agreed to take the dog for a while when his sister Kathleen left the bay area for Chicago.
Now he's part of the Governor's daily life -- a bacon-loving lobbyist being used to change the Governor's mind on an issue of finance, and of the heart.
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One aspect of entering adulthood is dealing with a degree of unsettledness, uncertainty, apprehension, worry, and, in our modern world, speed. The Young Adult Group is intended to create a space where young adults can practice contentment and wisdom in dealing with life's vicissitudes. Therefore, the purpose of this group is to help each other relax into reality through practicing awareness and gentleness by drawing on the practices of various wisdom traditions and celebration. We hope to cultivate a vibrant, intelligent, and heartfelt group of young adults who are satisfied with life and hold the purpose of creating a sane society.
We will begin with mindfulness meditation (instruction available) from 7:00pm-8:00pm, followed by a discussion about the group, its purpose, and upcoming activities. Then we will engage in whatever activity we have planned, ranging from various contemplative practices, movies, mindful eating and drinking, book groups, to discussions.
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Life's Purpose
If you clicked on this page, either (1) you sense that there is a reason for your existence and wish to further explore that possibility, or (2) you randomly manipulated your computer keyboard with no intention of learning anything, since what's the point if life has no purpose?
If #1 applies to you, read on. If #2 applies, read on.
If there is a purpose to life, it makes sense to know what it is, at least so we can know why we're here and what to do. Purpose implies intelligence. Intelligence doesn't exist on its own, as a disembodied force. People have intelligence, and Vedic writings say the source of everything is the Absolute Truth (janmadyasya yataha) — an all-inclusive supreme person — and offer extensive information on the subject.
QT Life's Purpose
- Modern Society Has No Brain
- "Wherever I go, when I ask any gentleman, "What is the purpose of life?" he cannot explain . . ." Srila Prabhupada speaks with the head of the U.N.'s International Labor Organization.
- Enlightened Introspection
- Introspection. You need it. Take a break and think about what your life is about.
- What Is The Purpose Of Life?
- if there was no point, then there'd be no point in asking. But there is a point.
- That Internal Potency Is Radharani
- ". . .So because Krishna, the Absolute Truth, is anandamaya [infinitely blissful], therefore eko bahu syam, He has become many. We are also Krishna's part and parcel, to give pleasure to Krishna. . ." A lecture given on the appearance anniversary of Srimati Radharani.
We like to quote our sources. This page was inspired by the following:
- Srimad-Bhagavatam, 2.2.14, Purport:
"The real purpose of life is to make contact with the Lord and be engaged in His service. That is the natural position of living entities."
- Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.24.69, Purport:
"Simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Lord one can become perfect, even though engaged in his occupational duty. The real purpose of life is to become a devotee of the Lord. It does not matter where one is situated."
- Bhagavad-gita, 3.7, Purport:
"Instead of becoming a pseudo transcendentalist for the sake of wanton living and sense enjoyment, it is far better to remain in one's own business and execute the purpose of life, which is to get free from material bondage and enter into the kingdom of God. The prime svartha-gati, or goal of self-interest, is to reach Vishnu."
- Bhagavad-gita, 18.1, Purport:
"The third part of Bhagavad-gita has shown that devotional service [ bhakti-yoga], and nothing else, is the ultimate purpose of life. This has been established by citing past acharyas (spiritual masters) and the Brahma-sutra, the Vedanta-sutra."
- Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.29.47, Purport:
"The temporary comforts of life experienced either on this planet or on other planets are all to be taken as illusory because they do not touch the real purpose of life. The real purpose of life is to go back home, back to Godhead. Ignorant of the real purpose of life, people take to either gross materialistic activities or ritualistic activities."
- Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.30.19, Purport:
"One should learn how to dovetail everything in the service of the Lord, for everything is connected to Krishna. That is the real purpose of life and secret of success. "
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Time to take a break from working on the inside JBL stuff and play around with the JBL mobile audio for a bit.
I've been collecting JBL car audio components to go into a '96 T-Bird and finally have all the stuff. To be sure, it won't be studio quality, but I'm hoping for pretty good car stereo. I've attached a few pics showing the dry-run setup, (powered by cables run to the car battery in this setup). All the stuff is new, but I still wanted to hook everything up to be sure I've got everything straight before installing it. Little cube speakers made when I worked at Hard Truckers are temporarily hooked up, as is a 12" JBL for a test sub. (Even these actually sounded pretty good.)
The amps are JBL P180.2 and P80.4, which give me 360 watts rms for the 10" JBL W10GTI and 40 watts for each of the four 5"x7" JBLs I've got ready, (hopefully I'll be able to get some of those outrageous new JBL 6.5" components someday). And I was able to track down a still new JBL GTE422 EQ, with 22 bands on the 1/2 octave when configured for stereo! Both amps have hi/lo pass crossover adjustable 50-320 hz. The head unit is just a cheap JVC until I decide on a permanent one. Suggestions anyone? I've heard good things about Alpine. And XM capability would be nice!
That W10GTI is a differential-drive, has an Xmax of 17.78 mm, and is essentially flat to below 30 hz in a 1.75 cu.ft. ported box! All I have yet to do is build the sub box and install the stuff in the car.
Anyway, 'just wanted to show what I've been throwing together for fun. The big stuff inside is still my true love, but hey, we all have to have some outside fun too... BTW, that Lincoln in the background came with a factory JBL Premium system, and is still the best factory audio I've heard to date!


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Tidbits: Duvall at Chang's, Kabob Palace, Whole Foods
Gen Lee over at Peter Chang's China Grill reports that actor Robert Duvall finally made it in for lunch on Monday, April 25. The Northern Virginia-based Academy Award-winner, a big Chinese food fan, had missed out on visiting Chang when the acclaimed chef was cooking over at Taste of China, and had even complained about it in at least one interview for his last film, vowing to track down Chang.
–-The Kabob Palace, serving up authentic Afghan food, just took over the old Carmello's space on Emmet Street, providing some competition for Ariana Grill, a kabob place that opened on West Main. Carmello's moved to a larger space on Fontaine Avenue.
–- During the evening reception celebrating (but not actually including) Prince William and Kate Middleton at the British Embassy in Washington, DC on Friday, April 29, there will be a familiar local wine being served: Octagon and Barboursville Vineyards Viognier Reserve. Congrats to Barboursville Vineyards.
–-Whole Foods reports that they're looking to open their new store at 1797 Hydraulic Road in early June.


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Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Good things come in small packages
These little beauties are off to a blogger, somewhere in Europe. (EBBP3)
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- Andrew said...
is it me? ooo, say its me!!
- January 12, 2006 1:14 AM
WOW , it`s ME ( Sorry, Andrew ;-)
Anne, I sent you a mail yesterday right away but whether you have received it or not (is used the direct link from your page), I now fell like saying "DANKESCHÖN !" again for having received such a wonderful package. I will post about it tomorrow - just to let you know how much I appreciate it - and you have added a new favourite taste pairing to mine: CARAMEL AND SEA SALT !!! A big hug and until later, angelika
- January 17, 2006 5:01 PM
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WMU will end-of-life its seldom used iTunes U at WMU course management service, effective December 31, 2014. If you are an instructor with WMU content on iTunes U, please download your content prior to this date.
A new service, Techsmith Relay (formerly Camtasia Relay) has replaced iTunes U at WMU. It allows the creation of videos and screen captures which may then be uploaded to a streaming server. The streaming server is fully integrated with WMU's Elearning service which makes it very easy for faculty to add videos to Elearning-based courses. Workshops and consultations are available to simplify the transition.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In urinary catheterization a latex, polyurethane, or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into a patient's bladder via the urethra. Catheterization allows the patient's urine to drain freely from the bladder for collection. It may be used to inject liquids used for treatment or diagnosis of bladder conditions. A clinician, often a nurse, usually performs the procedure, but self-catheterization is also possible. The catheter may be a permanent one (indwelling catheter), or an intermittent catheter removed after each catheterization.
Catheter Types
Catheters come in several basic designs:
- A Foley catheter (indwelling urinary catheter) is retained by means of a balloon at the tip that is inflated with sterile water. The balloons typically come in two different sizes: 5 cm3 and 30 cm3. They are commonly made in silicone rubber or natural rubber.
- An intermittent catheter/Robinson catheter is a flexible catheter used for short term drainage of urine. Unlike the Foley catheter, it has no balloon on its tip and therefore cannot stay in place unaided. These can be non-coated or coated (e.g., hydrophilic coated and ready to use).
- Intermittent self catheterization in males is best performed with a flexible catheter to drain the bladder periodically. The procedure should not be attempted by a patient without guidance in maintaining cleanliness of the catheter and surrounding area and specific instruction regarding catheter insertion from meatus to bladder entry.
- A coudé catheter, including Tiemann's catheter, is designed with a curved tip that makes it easier to pass through the curvature of the prostatic urethra.
- A hematuria (or haematuria) catheter is a type of Foley catheter used for Post-TURP hemostasis. This is useful following endoscopic surgical procedures, or in the case of gross hematuria. There are both two-way and three-way hematuria catheters (double and triple lumen).
- An condom catheter is used for incontinent males and carries a lower risk of infection than an indwelling catheter.
- Catheter diameters are sized by the French catheter scale (F). The most common sizes are 10 F (3.3mm) to 28 F (9.3mm). The clinician selects a size large enough to allow free flow of urine, and large enough to control leakage of urine around the catheter. A larger size is necessary when the urine is thick, bloody, or contains large amounts of sediment. Larger catheters, however, are more likely to damage the urethra. Some people develop allergies or sensitivities to latex after long-term latex catheter use making it necessary to use silicone or Teflon types.
Evidence does not support an important decrease in the risk of urinary tract infections when silver-alloy catheters are used.
Sex Differences
In males, the catheter tube is inserted into the urinary tract through the penis. A condom-type catheter (also known as a 'Texas catheter'), if used, fits around the tip of the penis, rather than being inserted. In females, the catheter is inserted into the urethral meatus, after a cleansing using povidone-iodine. The procedure can be complicated in females due to varying layouts of the genitalia (due to age, obesity, female genital cutting, childbirth, or other factors), but a good clinician would rely on anatomical landmarks and patience when dealing with such a patient. In the UK it is generally accepted that cleaning the area surrounding the urethral meatus with 0.9% sodium chloride solution is sufficient for both male and female patients as there is no reliable evidence to suggest that the use of antiseptic agents reduces the risk of urinary tract infection.
Males may have a slightly higher incidence of bladder spasms. If bladder spasms occur, or there is no urine in the drainage bag, the catheter may be blocked by blood, thick sediment, or a kink in the catheter or drainage tubing. Sometimes spasms are caused by the catheter irritating the bladder, prostate, or penis. Such spasms can be controlled with medication such as butylscopolamine, although most patients eventually adjust to the irritation and the spasms go away.
Common indications to catheterize a patient include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys), orthopedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), benign prostatic hyperplasia, incontinence, and the effects of various surgical interventions involving the bladder and prostate.
For some patients the insertion and removal of a catheter causes excruciating pain, so a topical anesthetic is used. Catheterization would be performed as a sterile medical procedure by trained, qualified personnel, using equipment designed for this purpose, except in the case of intermittent self-catheterization where patients have been trained to perform the procedure themselves.
Intermittent self-catheterization is performed by the patient four to six times a day, using a clean technique in most cases. Nurses use a sterile technique to perform intermittent catheterization in hospital settings. Incorrect technique may cause trauma to the urethra or prostate (male), urinary tract infection, or a paraphimosis in the uncircumcised male. For patients with spinal cord lesions and neurogenic bladder dysfunction, intermittent catheterisation (IC) is a standard method for bladder emptying. The technique is safe and effective and results in improved kidney and upper urinary tract status, lessening of vesicoureteral reflux and amelioration of continence. In addition to the clinical benefits, patient quality of life is enhanced by the increased independence and security offered by self-catheterization.
Foley catheter
Condom catheter
Male Self-Catheterization
Female Self-Catheterization
Male foley catheter
Catheter Maintenance
A catheter that is left in place for more than a short period of time is generally attached to a drainage bag to collect the urine. This also allows for measurement of urine volume. There are three types of drainage bags: The first is a leg bag, a smaller drainage device that attaches by elastic bands to the leg. A leg bag is usually worn during the day, as it fits discreetly under pants or skirts, and is easily emptied into a toilet. The second type of drainage bag is a larger device called a down drain that may be used overnight. This device is hung on a hook under the patient's bed—never placed on the floor, due to risk of bacterial infection. The third is called a belly bag, and is secured around the waist. This bag can be worn at all times. It can be worn under the patient's underwear to provide a totally undetectable look.
During long-term use, the catheter may be left in place all the time, or a patient may be instructed on a procedure for placing a catheter just long enough to empty the bladder and then removing it (known as intermittent self-catheterization). Patients undergoing major surgery are often catheterized and may remain so for some time. The patient may require irrigation of the bladder with sterile saline injected through the catheter to flush out clots or other matter that does not drain.
How to properly drain a condom catheter.
How to properly drain a Foley catheter.
Illustration of a closed urinary drainage method.
Illustration of how to empty a urinary drainage bag.
Effects of long term use
The duration of catheterization can have significance. Incontinent patients commonly are catheterized to reduce their cost of care. However, long-term catheterization carries a significant risk of urinary tract infection. Because of this risk catheterization is a last resort for the management of incontinence where other measures have proved unsuccessful. Other long term complications may include blood infections (sepsis), urethral injury, skin breakdown, bladder stones, and blood in the urine (hematuria). After many years of catheter use, bladder cancer may also develop.
Preventing infection
Everyday care of catheter and drainage bag is important to reduce the risk of infection. Such precautions include:
- Cleansing the urethral area (area where catheter exits body) and the catheter itself.
- Disconnecting drainage bag from catheter only with clean hands
- Disconnecting drainage bag as seldom as possible.
- Keeping drainage bag connector as clean as possible and cleansing the drainage bag periodically.
- Use of a thin catheter where possible to reduce risk of harming the urethra during insertion.
- Drinking sufficient liquid to produce at least two liters of urine daily
- Sexual activity is very high risk for urinary infections, especially for catheterized women.
- There is no clear evidence that any one catheter type or insertion technique is superior than another in preventing infection.
Recent developments in the field of the temporary prostatic stent have been viewed as a possible alternative to indwelling catheterization and the infections associated with their use.


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The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would require drug testing for some people when they apply for unemployment benefits.
Republican Tommy Williams from The Woodlands authored the measure. State workers would ask applicants for unemployment insurance a series of questions, and if they appear to have a drug problem, the state will require that they take a drug test.
Democrats signed on to the bill after adding provisions for retesting and drug treatment programs. An applicant will have 10 days to request a retest or seven days to enroll in a drug treatment program. The state will continue to provide the benefits during the retesting period or while the applicant is undergoing treatment.
The latest news from around North Texas.
Brownsville Democratic Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. called on senators to also submit to drug tests.


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ESL Teacher in Chengdu+Basic Salary Up to 12500/Month+8000 Flight Allowance+Various Bonus & Reimbursement+Free Work Residence Permit
China, Chengdu 610000 China Chengdu
Position Information:
1. Full time in Training School as ESL Teacher.
2. 5 working days + 2 days off per week. (not weekend off)
3. 7 hours/day; 35 working hours per week in terms of the contract (100 teaching hours/month, other hours will be the office hours)
4. Two shifts: 9am to 5pm or 1pm or 9pm
5. Teaching adults over 14 years old.
6. Teaching regular lessons by using METEN's book, prepare lessons in advance and creation is approved.
7. Class size: 1 student/ 4 students/ 10 students/ 15 students
8. Each class will be 55 minutes.
Standard Qualifications for Position:
1. Native English Speaker from USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and South Africa
2. Bachelor degree or above.
3. Over 2 years teaching experience or 120 hours TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate
Our salary package:
1. Competitive basic salary 9500-12500 (based on qualification)
2. Monthly housing allowance 2000 per month
3. Quarterly bonus 2500 or so
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5. 10 days paid annual holiday per year, Public holidays and Christmas day off, 2 days off/week
6. Health insurance.
7. Pay raise for Renewal, bonus for open class and bonus for renewing contract is 3000RMB
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A: work visa can be reimbursed actual expense and up to 1500RMB
B: overseas medical check can be reimbursed actual expense and up to 1000RMB
C: degree / certificate / background check authentication can be reimbursed actual expense and up to 2000RMB each
D: other expenses in China about residence permit will all be reimbursed (such as medical check and residence permit)
E: if teacher comes to China with tourist visa and needs to go to HK to get work visa, we provide 3000RMB for flight and accommodation.
9. Regular teacher training and academic development workshops conducted by our national or regional trainer
10. Ongoing team-building activities organized by our company
11. Opportunities for promotion
12. 7 nights paid accommodation upon arrival up to 2100RMB, airport pick up and assistance for apartment hunting
Contact information:
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Why becoming an ESCP Alumni member?
As an ESCP Student, you integrate a brotherly, international and rich network of 50,000 Alumni. Worldwide, ESCP Alumni supports its members from the definition of their professional goals to its revaluation, the Association also boosts your career and develops your network. We offer you professional services in several languages and remotely, as well as physical or digital links to stay connected and share your experience and expertise. Europe and the World are your playing fields.
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Our Mission
It is our mission at Rohlfs Chiropractic Care to improve each and every patient's quality of life through pain relief and increased function. We will continue the longstanding tradition of providing the most reputable and well respected chiropractic services in the area. Our expectation is that patients take an active role in their care by participating in a uniquely designed home care rehab program so that maximum recovery can be achieved. Throughout treatment patients will be educated on how to prevent future episodes of pain.
What We Do
Treating conditions related to neck pain, back pain, sciatica, sprains/strains, headaches, sports injuries and more. We help each patient achieve normal function and relief from pain through Chiropractic treatments, Active Release Technique Functional Rehabilitation, and Dry Needling.Services
Our Team
Chiropractic physicians who have extended experience and education in musculoskeletal care with offices located in Sharonville, Ohio, Wilmington, Ohio and Anderson, Ohio.Physicians
Brian Dykhuizen
Head Athletic Trainer
Wilmington College
"Rohlfs Chiropractic Care and Dr. Eric Mersch have been an excellent addition to the Sports Medicine team that takes care of the athletes at Wilmington College."
Fr. Jan
St. Margaret Of York Parish
"I have been a patient of Dr. Mike Rohlfs for approximately six years and in that time he has helped me through some pretty serious issues with my lower back. He has been willing to take time in his treatment and to offer advice in overcoming the issues that have arisen. He has always made it a point to let me know what I need to do in order to improve my condition and recognizes when a different treatment is necessary and has referred me to other methods of pain management that he felt might be more effective. I highly recommend Dr. Rohlfs and have sent family members, friends and parishioners to him for treatment."
Ken Griffey Jr.
Major League Baseball Player
Cincinnati Reds
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Major League Baseball Player
Cincinnati Reds
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Trip Breen
Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach
Wilmington College
"Having Dr. Mersch on campus is a tremendous benefit here at Wilmington College for our faculty, staff, students and the surrounding community. As both a patient and coach of athletes that see Dr. Mersch, I can attest to his professionalism, knowledge, and patient centered approach. He has a true interest in getting his patients back to health, enjoying their day to day activities and keeping athletes involved in the sports that they love. "
Grace Nowack
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Dr. Angel Velazquez
Sports Medicine Doctor
Beacon Orthopaedics
"As a sports medicine doctor you want to deliver the most comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment for your patients, that's why I refer my patients to chiropractic care because I know for sure they will bring the best treatment option for them. They are reliable but most importantly they are available. They accommodate my patients the same day and treat them with the professionalism that they deserve."
Molly Hopkins
Athletic Trainer
Wittenberg University
"Having Dr. Mersch, work directly with Wittenberg University teams helps our athletes' well-being as much as it helps them physically. The care and attention our athletes get comes from a constant level of care with every interaction they receive from Dr. Mersch during the season and in the off-season. With this type of quality attention, our program is assured the best opportunity for high level performance."


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A community who send - Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:26
This is a sermon by Peter Birnie from the Riverside Church service on 24th November 2019.
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TELLES, Vera da Silva. Mutations of the urban experience and employment.Traducido porRenato Rezende. Tempo soc. [online]. 2007, vol.3Selected edition, pp. 0-0. ISSN 0103-2070.
This article inquires into the societal dimensions of contemporary mutations of work, in particular their disconnection from employment mechanisms through various forms of casual work and outsourcing. In other words, it asks in what way the new realities of work (and non-work) redraw the social world, the relations of force and the fields of practices that make up the texture of the city and its spaces. The circumstances of casual and intermittent labour alter the time and space of social experience, as well as the urban experience itself in the decentred circuits we can denominate "territories of precariousness". The article proposes to investigate these new realities by following the paths and urban trajectories of the new generations. It suggests that this is a fertile entry point for describing this redefined social world: the difference between generations today has the historical peculiarity of coinciding with deep changes in the world of work and in urban dynamics. This is also a way of re-approaching the question of the meanings of work and its structuring effects on social life.
Palabras clave : Mutations of work; Urban reconfigurations; Generational difference; Social practices; Social experience.


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Current al-Qaeda boss Ayman al-Zawahiri (left) released a video over the weekend calling on Muslims around the world to join Syrian rebels in overthrowing the brutal Assad government, saying the heavily armed insurgents could not depend on the West for assistance. The Obama administration and a coalition of Western leaders, meanwhile, have been demanding that other governments support the uprising in Syria as well.
Much of the international press has portrayed the Syrian conflict so far as a largely peaceful "pro-democracy" protest movement that is being brutally quashed by a bloody tyrant. And indeed, thousands have already been killed on both sides, according to United Nations estimates.
Despite the misleading media portrayal, however, analysts have been aware of the overwhelming role played by Islamic extremists in the Syrian regime-change operation almost since it began. Open support from the head of al-Qaeda only served to further confirm what was already widely known by governments and experts on the situation.
"Wounded Syria still bleeds day after day, while the butcher, son of the butcher Bashar bin Hafez [Hafez al-Assad], is not deterred to stop," terror chief Zawahiri said during the 8-minute video posted online on Saturday. "But the resistance of our people in Syria despite all the pain, sacrifice and bloodshed escalates and grows."
According to an Iraqi intelligence official cited by the Associated Press, fighters linked to al-Qaeda have already been flowing into Syria from Iraq to assist in the revolution. And recent blasts that left dozens dead in some of Syria's biggest cities have been blamed on al-Qaeda — even by U.S. officials.
Islamic extremists from throughout the Muslim world have played a key part in the uprising from the beginning — especially the Muslim Brotherhood, which is officially banned in Syria. But despite Assad's claims that terrorists and "armed gangs" directed from abroad were behind the violence — "protesters" were killing police and burning down government buildings even in the first few days of unrest — the establishment press has painted a highly inaccurate picture thus far.
As numerous American and British intelligence officials have explained, the West has also been a key instigator of the revolution — funneling arms and even special forces to the Syrian rebels since at least early last year. And the U.S. government, meanwhile, has been covertly funding Syrian opposition groups for years, diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks show.
In the recently released al-Qaeda video, entitled "Onward, Lions of Syria," Zawahiri said a Muslim man has a duty to help "his brothers in Syria with all that he can — with his life, money, opinion, as well as information." Al-Qaeda issued similar statements in the run-up to the NATO war on Libya, which was led on the ground largely by a coalition of Islamic extremists linked to the terror group.
In another al-Qaeda film aimed at Syrian insurgents which was posted last year, Zawahiri claimed that the U.S. and Israeli governments were being insincere in their support for the revolution — he even called on the fighters to target the West as well. The most recent video, however, was more moderate in its criticism of Western and Arab governments.
"Our people in Syria, don't rely on the West or the United States or Arab governments and Turkey," Zawahiri told the insurgents, calling the Arab League regimes corrupt. "You know better what they are planning against you."
A resolution backed by the "Arab League" — a coalition composed primarily of Middle Eastern and North African dictatorships — called for regime change in Syria and demanded that Assad step down. But the measure was vetoed earlier this month by the governments of Russia and China in the United Nations Security Council.
The Russian government, a key strategic ally of the Syrian dictatorship, sells the Assad regime weapons and possesses an important naval base there. And after NATO's devastating war on Libya — instigated under similar circumstances using a UN resolution — Russia has refused to support any more UN action in the region that could lead to further destabilization.
But following the veto, Western leaders and especially the Obama administration immediately vowed to step up their efforts to force "President" Assad to step down. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton even threatened to form a "Friends of Democratic Syria" alliance to support the revolutionaries.
Sounding suspiciously like Hillary Clinton and an exiled opposition group styling itself the "Syrian National Council," al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri said Assad had to go at all costs. "If we want freedom, we must be liberated from this regime. If we want justice, we must retaliate against this regime," he said in the video. "Continue your revolt and anger; don't accept anything else apart from independent, respectful governments."
Zawahiri, former al-Qaeda boss Osama bin Laden's chief deputy, supposedly took over the terror network after bin Laden was reportedly assassinated by the Obama administration. Before that, according to slain Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko, Zawahiri was trained in Russia sometime around 1996.
Prior to apparently turning against the U.S. government, however, al-Qaeda was trained, armed, and funded by American tax dollars. During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, the CIA and Pakistani intelligence played a crucial role in radicalizing and even creating the network of Islamic extremists in the first place.
More recently, top al-Qaeda leaders once again fought with support from U.S. and Western forces in the NATO war on Libya. Senior al-Qaeda terror masters, including Abdelhakim Belhaj, Abu Sufian Ibrahim bin Qumu, and Abdul Hakim al-Hasidi, all helped lead Libyan rebel forces to victory with overwhelming air superiority delivered by President Obama — leaving tens of thousands dead, a questionable regime in power, and heavy weaponry in the hands of terrorists all across the region.
The "former" terrorists backed by the U.S. government have gone on to occupy key positions in the new Libyan regime, mostly sharing power with ex-Gadhafi officials. And if history does indeed repeat itself, a similar situation could occur in Syria in the not-too-distant future as Christians across the nation tremble over the prospect of genocide if an Islamic dictatorship seizes power there.
Of course, many analysts and experts on U.S. foreign policy suspect that regime change in Syria is merely a stepping stone on the path to a broader war against Iran. And the Chinese and Russian governments, key allies of the Iranian dictatorship, have warned that a Western attack on Iran could force them to join the fray.
Related articles:
Russia, China Block UN Vote on Syria Regime Change
Potential Syria Intervention May Lead to Wider War
With Increasing Conflict in Syria, Talk of "Intervention" Escalates
Syrian Christians Fear Genocide if al-Assad Falls to Muslim Extremists
Syrian Opposition Seeking Support from Overseas
Bin Laden & al-Qaeda: U.S. Govt. Creations
Al-Qaeda and NATO's Islamic Extremists Taking Over Libya
UN, Obama Fighting Alongside al-Qaeda in Libya
UN Report: NATO's Libya War Armed al-Qaeda
CIA's Bin Laden Hunter Ordered to Stand Down 10 Times
Media Scrambles as Bin Laden Story Crumbles
Libya Rulers Vow "Integration" with Sudan Terror Regime


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Fans and Followers; the Social Media Butterflies
It is not uncommon for a brand to suddenly amass a horde of fans and followers and watch them leave just as fast as they arrived. We call this the 'butterfly behavior'. While most brands have their regular, loyal fan following, there are those who briefly follow a brand on Twitter or 'like' a Facebook page, only to 'flitter away like a butterfly' to another brand's social media page before deciding neither interests them. For online marketers, the challenge is to hold their interest long enough to convert these 'social media butterflies' to loyal fans and keep them from clicking on that 'unfollow' or 'unlike' button. The reasons why people stop following your social media page could vary from something as simple as 'the brand does not interest me anymore' to more serious reasons like 'too much irrelevant or annoying content'. To avoid a dip in followers and fans, it is important that online marketers understand what their customers expect from them. According to a June 2011 study from ExactTarget, Facebook users have certain preconceived notions about what to expect when they 'like' a company on the site, and among those who do not become brand fans, many are negative. From this study, it is evident that certain 'assumptions' simply drive consumers away, even before they decide to give the brand a chance. 'The Social Breakup'(a study released by ExactTarget and CoTweet) refers to the time period between 'friending' or 'following' a company, right until when the customer decides to take it to the next level (after spending enough time with the brand), as the 'honeymoon period'. The study further indicates that many customers, for various reasons, decide to cut the relationship short after the initial spark dies out. Here are other interesting excerpts:
- 55% of Facebook users have 'liked' a company and later decided they no longer wanted to see the company's posts.
- 51% fans said they rarely or never visit a company's page after liking it.
- 41% of Twitter users have followed a company on the microblogging site and later stopped following them.
- The study also focuses on fans' typical actions when they no longer want to see posts from a company's page. While 19% simply ignore the posts, 38% remove them from their wall and 43% actually go ahead and 'unlike' the page.
Although the above information appears worrying, we do know that it is not possible for marketers to please everyone all the time. For most social media marketers, the challenge is to keep their customers from 'saying goodbye', at the same time not getting too overwhelmed by the 'butterfly' behavior. Here are some obvious, while easy-to-fix, reasons why your fans are unfollowing or unfriending your brand:
- Stop Spamming Them:
Customers and visitors to your company's social media page are often subject to 'brand fatigue', which is the outcome of overwhelming them with more information/messages than they can assimilate. According to a research by DDB Paris and OpinionWay, 36% of the respondents admitted to 'unliking' a brand because they felt they heard from them too often. This brings us to the question of 'how can brands achieve that right balance between posting too much and posting too little?'
- Stay Real:
To avoid annoying your customers and fans, it is important to keep in mind the basic principle of the brand-customer online relationship; the actual message that you want to convey is more important than how many times you post or retweet it. Therefore, it is crucial for online marketers to design their social media marketing messages in such a way that they have maximum impact, without having to frequently remind users what their company or product is all about. After all, social media marketing is more about adding value to your brand and not so much about simply filling in the space.
- If You Don't Know, Then Ask:
It is not always possible for brands to get understand exactly what their fans want. In such cases it would be best to ask them directly and get an idea of what they expect to hear from you. This not only increases engagement, but also avoids spamming their timeline with unnecessary posts and tweets which may eventually result in them unfollowing your brand.
- Linking Twitter and Facebook Accounts? Not a Wise Move: While linking your Twitter account to your Facebook page may save time, it will also increase the possibility of annoying followers with information overload. A smart marketer understands that his Twitter followers are different from his Facebook users. Also, Twitter, being a microblogging tool, can be used for frequent updates when compared to Facebook, where users don't appreciate being flooded with messages every time you tweet something. Take the Vitaminwater brand for instance. Although their Twitter handle does include a link to their Facebook page, what the company posts on Facebook is completely different from their Twitter timeline; which means Vitaminwater smartly choose not to link the two. For followers who are also interested in checking out the brand's Facebook page, there is always the option of clicking on the link provided.
- Stay Real:
- Content Really Matters:
When it comes to online marketing, content is still the king. One of the reasons why fans may categorize a brand as 'too boring to follow' could be because of the uninteresting or repetitive content. Keeping the brand-customer relationship fresh can be an uphill task for social media marketers. Recent research indicates that 'uninteresting information' was the #2 reason why consumers stopped following a brand. How can companies turn this around?
- More Personal, Less Promotional:
It is no secret that brands get on to social media to promote their products. However, designing content that resembles sales talk, while lacking personal touch, may discourage users from following your brand. When it comes to marketing messages, the key is to be subtle. When building a brand's social media marketing strategy, it is important to add that 'humane' touch to your Facebook page or Twitter handle. Consumers will not just connect better with your brand, but will also want to check out the products and services being offered.
- Keep it Relevant:
The occasional 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Thanksgiving' messages are fine, provided you don't overdo them. When people 'friend' or 'follow' a brand on a networking channel they expect to see relevant, company related information and not a 'this is such a pleasant morning' post. Posting content that strays too far from your domain may be a tad unprofessional. After all, that was not the reason why people 'liked' your brand or 'followed' you in the first place.
- Include Visuals: No matter how informative and relevant the content is, the absence of images can render your social media page dull, thereby increasing the possibility of driving the users away. A smart online marketer knows that content isn't just about text anymore. Also, users' shortening attention spans mean brands need to include visuals to keep the boredom factor at bay and hold their consumers' attention. One example that comes to mind when talking about brands that have creatively included visuals in their social media page(s) is L'Oreal. Besides being highly engaged and including informative content, the company's Facebook page is a visual treat.
- More Personal, Less Promotional:
- Not Enough Offers and Deals:
A recent eMarketer study shows that when people 'like' a brand on Facebook, they automatically expect to receive offers and discounts through the networking channel. While 58% respondents anticipated access to exclusive events and sales, an equal percentage of fans expected to receive discounts and promotions. Meanwhile, research by IBM revealed that receiving discounts was one of the top two reasons why consumers interacted with companies on social networks. While 61% of the respondents looked forward to discounts, 55% said that they engaged with brands to make purchases. In most cases, customers have no reservations about admitting to 'liking' a brand on Facebook, just to take advantage of a one-time offer.
- The Thin Line Between Too Much and Too Little:
While relevant content and regular updates are crucial for retaining customers, enticing them with special offers, deals-of-the-day, etc is just as essential to keep users from unfollowing or unfriending your brand. However, there is a thin line between spamming users with an overload of offers and not offering enough discounts and deals. Our advice? Understand your customers and find out what they expect. Is deal-of-the-day their thing, or do they expect seasonal specials? This discounts and deals formula almost always works...provided you know what your customer wants.
- Customers Need Incentives:
The Redbox Facebook page rewards fans with a free one-night rental for 'liking' their page. Currently, the movies and games rental company's fan page boasts +3,600,000 likes; now that's something! What is Redbox's formula for success? Customers need incentives; otherwise they know that they're simply being a part of the brand's marketing strategy without receiving anything in return. This means they wouldn't hesitate from clicking on that 'unfriend' button before checking out the competitor's Facebook page for coupons and offers. The Red Box formula is quite simple really; after all, why would visitors to their page pass-up the chance to watch the latest blockbuster for free?
- The Thin Line Between Too Much and Too Little:
- When Brands Go Silent:
There are many cases where a company creates a Facebook page, jumps on to the Twitter bandwagon with great enthusiasm, and then goes silent. Fans and followers interpret this silence as 'the brand does not want to connect with their customers' and subsequently decide to unfriend the brand. Here's how lack of communication can impact a brand's followers:
- Unresponsiveness: While some brands have a completely inactive social media presence, there are others that choose to remain unresponsive to customer queries. This monologue means sooner or later frustrated users decide to distance themselves from the brand. According to a recent report by Econsultancy, companies only respond to 5% of all their Wall postings on an average. When Sony's account was hacked for the first time, the CEO addressed fans and expressed his regret. However, as the hacks and breaches continued, the company unwisely decided to remain silent. Sony users, who expected the company to communicate with them, were unhappy with the silent treatment. One of the best ways to prevent fans and followers from leaving is to interact; because being social is all about talking to your fans, responding to their queries and engaging in dialogue. You wouldn't want your fans to think you're too busy to respond, would you?
- The Disappearing Act:
Why do some Facebook and Twitter accounts resemble a social media ghost town? Even as some brands push too much promotional material and information, the others have little to say. This disappearing act not only impacts the follower count, but also discourages first-time visitors from clicking on the 'follow' option. Lack of time and not enough content are among the most common reasons for brands to give-up on their social media efforts. Also, the incorrect notion that simply creating a Facebook or a Twitter account will immediately fatten up the bank balance discourages marketers when this does not happen. Our suggestion? Be patient and persistent, your fans will show up, and most importantly, stay.
While it is tough to zero-in on one specific reason why previously enthusiastic users decide to unfriend brands on social media, our research points to a few important causes that drive followers and fans away. Most social media marketers are under a lot of pressure to win over users and convert them to fans and followers. This translates into an overdose of retweets and promotional content, which leaves the social consumer tired and confused. When users' Facebook pages and Twitter timelines get crammed with spam, what they will do next is predictable...click on the 'unfriend' option. Although there isn't a magical solution to retain fans, we believe asking them what they expect from you is a great first step. This could include everything from discount expectations to reasons for 'liking' or 'following' a brand. This, in our opinion, is a mutually beneficial marketing strategy; the fans get what they want, and for brands, the possibility of losing loyal followers greatly reduces.
That said, the 'like-me-to-know-more' option is a smart way to gain visibility; however, there's a flipside to this. A smart marketer understands that some people like to first check-out the brand's social media page before deciding to either 'like' it or 'follow' it. Asking people to 'like' a page, irrespective of what they actually feel about your brand may temporarily add to the fan following, only to see them leave just as fast. Our advice? Let your consumers decide, entice them with too-good-to-pass-up offers and most importantly, talk to them. Just as social media users don't appreciate too much sales talk and irrelevant messages, they won't be too happy to be given the silent treatment.
Although it is does not make sense to worry about the occasional follower lost or celebrate every friend added, the process of converting these 'social media butterflies' to loyal followers is quite simple actually. A little less spam, a little more content and engagement, and lots of time spent in understanding your customers will go a long way towards cementing the brand-customer relationship.