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Birthday Questionnaire
It is funny how many little things I do in the name of "the scrapbook". (I haven't scrapbooked in years!) I try to track quotes, memories, take pictures of crafts, and experiences. To be honest, the majority of the experiences "documented" end up tainted by me trying to get a "perfectly candid shot". Anyways, The Birthday Questionaire was something that I spotted on Pinterest and decided I had to participate in. So I have included a print out for you guys to do at home, one with measurments for the OCD mom, and one for the slightly less anal! If I want to scrapbook the answers later, in a nicer, fancier format; please do! I intend to do so as well. It is just nice to have something that is easy to fill out and file for later so you don't have to rely on your memory! Also, stay tuned for the part 2 of this post- it will be a wishlist and friend list for the kids to fill out. A fun way to get them involved in the planning of their parties!
PreSchool Scavenger Hunt
I absolutely LOVE the Scavenger Hunts. They can be used to cover so many different teaching topics and the best part is, they make the learning fun! This activity gets 6 cupcakes in all categories as it is educational, mess free, requires little to no prep, it's fun, and can double as a second activity (the Alphabet Scrapbook)
Bathtub Paints
Despite the many tub toys that our household has aquired- I still seem to have a hard time getting my kids in the tub. So I was delighted when I found this awesome bath paint recipe on Pinterest! Making the paints was quite simple and is an activity on it's own; as the children had a blast helping with the measuring, mixing and making of the colours! Although, I must warn you guys- due to the use of food colouring, it can stain your kid's skin, so don't use close to family photos or special events!
Summer Scavenger Hunt for Kids
A great activity for your school aged kids. Go to a large park and let the kids loose with a camera, pen, and this Scavenger Hunt Printable. The best part is when you are done, they can make a nature scrapbook! Preschool aged children can also have fun with this activity, but would need to be partnered with an older child or parent to help out.
DIY Bookmarks
A Simple Experiment
A Clean, Messy Activity
Birthday Countdown Calendar
Children's Art Displays
I really love this craft because our fridge is stainless steel and, therefore, not magnetic. The kids love to display their creations and this is a fun, TIDY way to do so. All items were found at the dollar store with the exception of the deco- that was custom made at Uppercase Living in the "My Design Suite" portion of the site. What you need to do:
ABC Chain Letter
About DiDi
I am a wife and a mother of 3. 5 if you include my asshole cats. But that is another story. Here I share my favorite crafts, printables and activities that can be done with children. This is probably the most active page of mine, as being a mother is full time and as much as I love cosmetics etc. Recording the videos is a challenge to say the least with 3 little ones running around! To learn more about me and my family click the pic above!!

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Terra Stomper
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Friday 08-11-17
Friday, August 11, 2017
5 Rounds of:
5 Unbroken Push Jerks (building, off rack)
25 Du's
20 Air Squats (to target)
300m Run
- Rest 2 min b/w
Score: Heaviest unbroken push jerk set.
* Goal of this workout is to focus on quality movement in the push jerk.
Secure the bar in the jerk rack position with the feet at approximately hip-width and the toes turned out slightly. Keep the weight balanced on the heels while maintaining full foot contact with the floor. Bend slightly at the knees only, keeping the trunk vertical and the weight on the heels. Transition immediately at the bottom of this dip and drive aggressively with the legs against the floor to accelerate the barbell upward. As you finish the extension of the legs, begin pushing against the bar with the arms, quickly lifting the feet and transitioning them into your squat stance, punching the arms into a locked-out overhead position as you sit into a partial squat. Secure and stabilize the bar overhead before recovering into a standing position with the bar still overhead."


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Out Now -- Phillip Werren's "Electronic Music"
August 27, 2018
An astounding, epic journey into the more obscure areas of early electronic music, Phillip Werren's Electronic Music is a wellspring of contemporary composition across four LPs. Originally released in 1971 in an edition of 100 copies, this impossibly rare piece of early Canadian electronic music has finally been reissued on vinyl in an exact replica box with a silk-screened cover.
Pre-orders are now up for Electronic Music -- ORDER HERE
Recommended for fans of artist ranging from Stockhausen, Xenakis, and Ferrari to Basil Kirchin, Conrad Schnitzler, Throbbing Gristle, and Coil – Manufactured Recordings' reissue of Electronic Music aims to shed light on this crucially overlooked composer. Limited to 500 copies worldwide.
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Art-film buff Collette Costa, owner of Juneau's Gold Town Nickelodeon theater, spoke with Juneau Afternoon host Sheli DeLaney on Thursday about movie recommendations.
"If you're stuck at home and you're looking for stuff to watch, there are many alternatives to Amazon and Netflix and Hulu which are free," said Costa.
"The biggest one I'd like everyone to know about, courtesy of our awesome library system, is a streaming service called Kanopy. It contains an amazing collection of foreign films, documentaries, classic films," sad Costa. A library card, which can be set up over the phone, is required to access Kanopy's online catalog.
Costa's recommendations have all been screened at Gold Town and skew toward the underrated, independent, and eclectic.
"I think these are some of the best movies we've ever shown," she said.
"It's a Disaster" (2016)
"The two great things about this: a) It's a comedy; and b) it's about the end of the world. A little bit," said Costa.
"The Wind" (2018)
"For your horror fans out there!" said Costa. "The Wind" is an independent horror film following a bride facing supernatural forces in the 1800s American West.
"The Host" (2006)
"It's one of the greatest monster movies, certainly of the 21st century. It's not terribly scary. It's a great classic monster movie in modern times," said Costa.
"Memories of a Murder" (2003)
"It has a police-detective, murder-film-noir kinda feel to it. It's super approachable, a really easy watch," said Costa.
"Snowpiercer" (2013)
"Oh, it's also about the end of the world! The only people alive are on this perpetually moving train that circles the globe, and it's about social order as 'Parasite' was," Costa said.
"Tony Erdmann" (2016)
"If you want something really out there, a little bit odd but so well done," Costa said. "It's extremely dry humor and a great character piece."
"The Red Turtle" (2016)
"It's an animated film. It's not necessarily for kids, but kids can watch it, get it, and enjoy it." She said.
As theaters remain temporarily closed, many of these films can be accessed through streaming sites like Kanopy and Hoopla, both powered by the public library system.
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Van Dam Lai1, Joo-Sung Son1, Tea-Sik Kim1, Kang-San Kim1, Eui-Sung
Choi2 and In-Pil Mo1*
Fowl adenoviruses
(FAdVs) are prevalent infectious agents in a variety of avian species including
chickens worldwide. Among several serotypes, fowl adenovirus serotype 4 (FAdV-4)
is known to cause mass economic damages to chicken farms in Korea as a pathogen
for the hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome (HHS). The encoding portions of
hexon and fiber genes of FAdV-4 field strain ADL15 0401 were fully sequenced and
three constructs, Hexon-L1-His and two constructs of fiber genes Fiber-1-His and
Fiber-2-His were ligated with the pYEGa-HIR525α which was optimized for
producing complex proteins in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae yeast systems. The yeast
cell containing these recombinant proteins were inoculated in specific
pathogen-free (SPF) chickens. Antibodies against FAdVs were identified from all
immunized chicken groups by commercial ELISA as early as 1 week post inoculation
and better virus neutralization in Fiber-2 group with 2 logs neutralizing
ability. Finally, the protective efficacy result showed the full protection
after challenge with virulent FadV-4 virus in the SPF chicken from Fiber-1 and
Fiber-2 groups. These results suggest that the whole yeast expressing
recombinant fiber-2 protein can be a candidate for vaccines against the FAdV-4
To Cite This Article:
Lai VD, Son JS, Kim TS, Kim KS,
Choi ES and Mo IP, 2020.
recombinant fiber 2 protein vaccine candidate protects
chicken against
4 infection.
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Saturday, November 9, 2019
Peopleââ¬â¢ Attitude Towards Work Essay
Peopleââ¬â¢s attitude to work varies a lot i.e. in relation to the individualsââ¬â¢ personal experience and their overall perception of others (employers, colleagues) and how they are actually perceived by other people. As emphasized by various key theorists (e.g. Frederick Taylor, Maslow, Douglas McGregor etc.) discussed in Behaviour At Work element 11.1, we (people) make assumption about other people based on our own experience in that, it is a way of making sense of relating to others. We each set ourselves certain standards and expect other people to adhere to them, even though they may not share our views and have different standards for themselves. Motivation is both individual and complex and there is a difference between what motivates people to perform above average and what leads to below average performance. Douglas McGregor emphasized that managers make either theory X or Y assumptions about the way others behave. Theory X assumption includes; * an average human being inherently dislikes work and will avoid it if possible hence, these types of people must be coerced, controlled, directed or even threatened with punishment to get them to put in adequate effort at work. * an average person prefers to be directed, wishes to avoid responsibility, has relatively little ambition and wants security above any other thing. Theory Y assumptions on the other hand stresses that; * people do not inherently dislike work and that the conditions of work reflects peoples satisfaction * people will generally exercise self direction and self control in pursuit of the objective to which they are committed * people mostly learn under proper conditions, not only to accept but to seek responsibility * people are not being used by organisations to their full potential * in order to obtain commitment from employees rewards should fulfill an individuals self actualization needs Choosing either Theory X or Y has an overall effect on people, be it positive or negative i.e. there will be a tendency within an organisation for people to respond to the way they are managed thus, if employees feel that they are not being trusted, this may result in them behaving in a less trustworthy way. PEOPLEââ¬â¢S ATTITUDE TOWARDS WORK (CONT.) Conclusion: Due to the fact that there is a range of reasons why people behave differently in work situations, hence, it is unrealistic to make generalized assumption about individuals attitude to work i.e. reasons for performing better or worse than average. Behaviour of each group is most likely to be unpredictable e.g. in the case of our Young business enterprise, GNVQ group A unlike group B spent a lot of time meeting despite the fact that there was conflict between individuals, thus we all had to put personal problems aside in order to achieve the same common goal which alternatively reflects on the successful trading carried out via high level of cooperation. Peoples attitude in a particular organisation can be measured by implementing techniques such as; * Preparation of questionnaires which is distributed to a certain number of selected individuals in a particular organisation. (Ref. example of questionnaire which may be used by organisations ââ¬â appendix 1) * Face-to-face interviews ââ¬â this refers to actually forming a one to one communication strategy which deals specifically with obtaining necessary information on employees general attitude towards their work and what motivates them to work harder and effectively. Face-to-face interviews are mainly used to obtain a direct response from the people affected by each policy thus, generating a more realistic subjective view of the employees involved as opposed to making an assumption. Some of the questions which can be included while carrying out an interview are as follows; (1) Can you describe any job you have held where you were faced with problems and pressures which tested your ability to cope? (2) Can you give me an example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree? (3) What stimulates you in your work and how does this motivate you? (4) Would you be willing to work in a position where you are expected to make decisions and how will you conduct yourself? (5) How do you feel about the way you are managed by your superior and what will contribute to you working even better? * Surveys ââ¬â surveys takes different forms depending on the level of workers which are being examined. It can also be seen as a combination of the methods mentioned above i.e. in generating more response so as to obtain an overall result i.e. a more factual information regarding employees, which can obviously be relied on. (Ref. Example of a personnel performance indicator which can be used in highlighting peoples attitude to work ââ¬â appendix 2) (Appendix 1) Questionnaire (1) Would you consider yourself satisfied with the level of responsibility your job involves? Yes[] No[] (2) What motivates you to work? Money[] Promotion[] Job security[] Other â⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦. (3) How would you describe you working condition? V. good[] Good[] Average[] Below average[] (4) Do you like working as a group[] ; individually[] ; or both [] (5) Would you like to be included in decision making or quality circle? Yes[] No[] Donââ¬â¢t know[] (6) What do you enjoy most in doing your job? â⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦.. (7) Have you had any complaint in relation to your level of participation in your job? Yes[] No[] If yes, how do you view this â⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦.. (8) How well do you deal with criticism? V. well[] Average [] Below average[] (9) Does criticism affect your overall performance? Yes[] No[] (10) Would you consider yourself Highly motivated[] Easily motivated[] Not easily motivated[] Donââ¬â¢t know[] FACTORS AFFECTING MOTIVATION Peopleââ¬â¢s level of motivation is affected by certain issues, which may lead to an extensive breakdown in communication within an organisation due to lack of cooperation between employees and employees or employees and employers. These factors includes; * Hierarchy of needs ââ¬â this inter relates to Maslowââ¬â¢s theory of human behaviour i.e. that individuals have five level of needs which they sought to satisfy. The human needs as established by Maslow states that the lowest of our needs include the basic physiological need for food, drink and shelter, once it is satisfied, individuals then needs to protect himself/herself against danger, threat and deprivation thereafter the levels of needs rise through social needs, need for self esteem and status to the need for self actualization. This affects motivation on an individual basis i.e. an individual may focus on each step before actually moving towards self actualization thus, if he/she is not completely satisfy on any of the stages the person tends to struggle a lot in working to his/her best ability ââ¬â this may not be the case for lots of other people. Maslowââ¬â¢s Hierarchy of Needs Self actualization (the need to do the work we like) Esteem (the need to feel worthy and respected) Social needs (the need to be liked/loved and to be a member of a given group) Security (the need to feel safe and secure) Survival (the need to stay alive, to eat, to drink, sleep and reproduce) FACTORS AFFECTING MOTIVATION (CONT.) * Job Satisfaction ââ¬â this affects the way in which people feel about their work in terms of achievement or recognition from others, the work involved, level of responsibility, opportunities for advancement, company policy and administration, supervisions, salary, interpersonal relations and working conditions. In the case where these are not dealt with in a constructive manner, it may give rise to a high level of dissatisfaction at work which may in turn lead to persistent lateness or absenteeism, below average performance and real or imagined illness on the part of workers i.e. due to a downfall in level of motivation. * Challenge ââ¬â if the work involved is not challenging enough for certain employees, it may lead to low staff morale that is, workers may not feel the need to give the job their absolute best. On the other hand, if the job is too broad compared to a relatively low number of employees, it may also have the same negative effect in motivating the workers. * Motivators such as: reward, training, promotion etc. If these motivators lacks in an organisation, workers tend to feel that their needs are not being catered for, hence, developing a negative attitude towards employers which alternatively affect the level of work which is put into the organisation i.e. workers in this situation will only work because they feel the need to work not because they want to work. However, in order to get employees fully involved, various kinds of motivators e.g. shared ownership, cash bonuses etc. should be introduced to commend hard working employees thus, serving as a source of motivation in that people actually perform better when they are willing to work so as to meet a certain target rather than employers forcing work on them because they have to. * Career Development ââ¬â this proves vital in maintaining or improving the level of staff motivation in that, people like to think that their hard work will pay off well as opposed to go unrecognized thus, if there is an opportunity for career development, workers tend to perform well so as to develop their individual skills and at the same time climb up the management ladder. In a situation where it is the opposite, it may lead to a wide spread low morale amongst employees. * Level of Expectancy ââ¬â this may have an overall effect on an individualââ¬â¢s attitude towards work i.e. in relation to the expectancy theory developed by Victor Vroom, for example, an individual may respond in a positive way to a high level of expectancy from employers while another employee of the same calibre breakdown under pressure thus, it all boils down to an individualââ¬â¢s desire for something in relation to the personââ¬â¢s estimation of how likely it can be achieved. MOTIVATORS APPROPRIATE FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE As established by Frederick Taylor (1947) ââ¬Å"what the workforce want from their employers beyond anything else is high wages and what employers want from their workforce most of all is low labour costsâ⬠ââ¬â the existence or absence of these two elements forms the basis for either a good or bad management. The major factors which makes people feel satisfied with their job and motivates individuals to work effectively includes; high level of achievement, recognition, opportunities for advancement and responsibility as well as the actual content of the work which is being carried out. On the other hand, factors which affects employees adversely and which lead to high level of dissatisfaction with their individual tasks include negative company policy, low level of salary and benefits, interpersonal relations and the overall working conditions (as described earlier). The following motivators are required so as to encourage individuals to work harder thus, enhancing the workers individual performance; * Autonomy ââ¬â this refers to the amount of freedom and discretion an individual can exercise over a certain job, this gives the worker a higher level of responsibility providing that the person wants and can cope with the responsibility. This will boost an individualââ¬â¢s self-reliance thus, being able to meet target more effectively. Although some people prefer jobs with low level of responsibility, this is often common when people have a highly complex and demanding life outside work. However they are not likely to be high achievers. * Praise ââ¬â workers generally feel the need to be praised for hard work hence, serving as a motivator in encouraging the particular worker to keep doing a specific task to his/her best ability. Praise actually has an overall effect on the quality and quantity of goods and services produced, so therefore it is vital for employers to recognize and commend a high quality work. MOTIVATORS APPROPRIATE FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (CONT.) Delegating ââ¬â this motivates people to work harder in that, it also involves giving workers more responsibility for the tasks they carry out. Delegating is used in a situation where by the particular job holds certain responsibilities, but additional responsibility is giving through delegation, this may help in providing more time for more important tasks, thus, helping in increasing an individualsââ¬â¢ job satisfaction. Reluctant or poor delegation can be worse than no delegation at all, hence, this is why most employers tend to delegate trustworthy employees to carry out certain tasks. Delegation also helps in meeting target, improving cooperation between staff and employer, and improving the quality and quantity of work carried out. * Shared Ownership ââ¬â shared ownership schemes proves to be very successful in motivating workers in that, employees handle tasks more efficiently due to the fact that they also have a stake in the company hence, people tend to work very well if there is some kind of benefit to derive from their hard work on the long run. The introduction of shared ownership enhances general individual performance i.e. people tend to be self reliance thus, meeting targets, encouraging and maintaining good relationship with co-workers and employers which in turn helps in developing and delivering good quality of work (high standard) as well as improving the quantity of work achieved. * Quality Circle ââ¬â the implementation of quality circle serves as a motivator because it makes employees feel more involved in all the aspects of product development. Quality circle is usually set up to tackle a particular project where quality improvement is necessary therefore, making it easy to recognize each teamââ¬â¢s ability and alternatively rewarding individual teams for the level of work they put in improving the quality and the amount of goods actually produced. EFFECTS OF MOTIVATORS ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE In an event whereby employeesââ¬â¢ needs are catered for promptly and effectively, organisations can benefit a great deal. For instance, in order for quality circles to be successful, quality improvement programmes needs full commitment from employees. The motivators discussed earlier helps in; * enhancing employees commitment to a particular organisation thus, being more reliable in performing tasks individually as well as part of a team. * boost loyalty ââ¬â the level of employees loyalty will be improved if they are being treated with respect they deserve e.g. if employees are offered shared ownership of an organisation as a reward for hard work, the employee will be willing to stay loyal for a long period in that, the employee will be obliged to support the particular organisationsââ¬â¢ internal and external activities i.e. outside and within the organisation. On the whole, these motivators helps in providing opportunities for increased skills, flexible working and individual development. Motivators also provide social companionship and a sense of pride in the overall working relationship in regards to achievements derived from motivating workers in the correct manner. Further Analysis: GAINING EMPLOYEE COOPERATION THROUGH MOTIVATION It is essential that the reward strategy adopted by employers fulfills employees needs i.e. if motivation to work is to be maintained or increased, it is necessary that an individual is convinced that by putting in extra effort at work, his/her performance will be improved and that the reward he/she values will be forthcoming. In order to gain employee cooperation, employersââ¬â¢ focus on motivating employees in various ways depending on the organisation involved, some of the methods used in achieving this are as follows; * Job Security ââ¬â by providing a secure job opportunity, workers will have the opportunity for career progression, therefore, they will feel motivated to work hard so as to get on. A major example of this relates to the Japanese economy that is, because employers often offer a job for life to potential individuals thus, they tend to expect a high degree of loyalty from their workers as well as commitment to work to the very best of their ability. * Merit Rating ââ¬â this refers to recognizing an individualsââ¬â¢ performance and selecting personal qualities which an organisation believes to be important and assessing these qualities hence, giving the organisation an overall idea on how to reward individual performance effectively. (Ref. Merit rating form ââ¬â appendix 3) * Appraisal ââ¬â this is also used to pin point performance, appraisal is needed for assessing the performance of an individual in discharging specific responsibilities and/or the potential performance of the individual in other roles. Appraisal often involves assessing both job performance and personality characteristics relevant to the particular job. Performance appraisal is an extension and development of merit rating, it may or may not be used as a basis for increase in salary (performance related pay). GAINING EMPLOYEE COOPERATION THROUGH MOTIVATION (CONT.) An example of appraisal of an employee may take the form below; Job Knowledge and Technical Ability Comments Exceptional Good Satisfactory Marginal Inadequate Energy and Application Comments Exceptional Good Satisfactory Marginal Inadequate Organizing Ability Comments Exceptional Good Satisfactory Marginal Inadequate Overall Assessment 1. Reserved for employees whose distinguished performance is clearly obvious to all. 2. Seasoned employees whose performance is noticeable better than satisfactory. 3. Satisfactory 4. Performance close to being satisfactory but needs further development. 5. Performance clearly below the accountability level required for a certain task or set of tasks (this may include newcomers). 6. Totally unsatisfactory (Ref. Performance Appraisal by: T.L . Whisler and S.F . Harper, research and practice by: Holt, Rinehart and Winston) GAINING EMPLOYEE COOPERATION THROUGH MOTIVATION (CONT.) * Incentive Schemes ââ¬â this may be used to gain cooperation due to the fact that it is a valuable motivator. Incentive schemes means the payment to employees of a regular bonus related to productivity, this is designed to encourage employees to cooperate with management in raising productivity and the overall performance of the organisation. This emphasizes the relationship between performance and payment, in that money remains a major motivator in enhancing growth in the level of work performed. * Management By Objectives ââ¬â this focuses on increasing workers performance by agreeing individual objectives with managers and measuring progress by the degree of attainment of the objectives i.e. management by objectives involves setting specific organizational objectives for a future time period. This is a mutual setting of objectives between each position holder and his/her supervisor and the use of the objectives as standards for evaluating the employeeââ¬â¢s performance. MBOs are used in gaining cooperation in regards to employee and employer relationship that is, employees will respond a lot better to discussions rather than orders/commands. POTENTIAL BENEFITS REGARDING GOOD COOPERATION As established by Frank Herzberg (1968), increased job satisfaction will not always result in increased performance but nevertheless increasing the level of job satisfaction within an organisation has lots of advantages i.e. in relation to the organisation, the managers and each individual employee. Potential benefits Potential benefits to employees to management * more interesting work Through better Through increased * scope for development working methods motivation * more autonomy * companionship and team pride * share in any benefits to employers * better quality * reduced absence * lower turnover * more flexibility * higher productivity Potential organizational benefits * high level of commitment to the organisation * improved industrial relations climate * organisation growth This table lays emphasis on ââ¬â improving job design and work organisation to meet individual needs. (Ref. The effective manager, book 4, open university, 1990) POTENTIAL BENEFITS REGARDING GOOD COOPERATION (CONT.) Benefits which are derived from successful communication between employers and employees includes; Organizational Benefits: * In a situation whereby employees are satisfied with the work they perform as well as their working environment, employees tend to identify more closely with the actual organisation. * Employees who are committed to the organisation are likely to work harder towards organizational goals, seize opportunities, contribute new ideas and act as good public relations officers for their employer. * Effective communication within an organisation will also give rise to less chance of industrial disputes in that, employees will have little or no dissatisfaction and the organisation as a whole can therefore expect to survive competition and prosper. Management Benefits: * If workers are highly motivated, managers will be able to expect better quality performance. * The symptoms of dissatisfaction i.e. absenteeism and illness will be minimal or not present hence, the management will be able to discover that staff are willing and able to perform a range of tasks if their individual skills and abilities are fully developed. On the long run, this benefit will lead to improved productivity and better quality service. Individual Benefits: * If a person with certain skills and abilities finds his/her job suited to the qualities he/she possess, the work the individual participate in, will become more interesting and therefore less likely to produce stress or dissatisfaction. * A job which involves various source of motivation i.e. providing an individual with a scope for development, this will be encouraging to the individual, hence, the particular person will then be able to focus on opportunities for improvement and advancement. On the whole, the level of advantages of job satisfaction outweighs its disadvantages hence, in a situation whereby everybody works hand in hand with a view of a common interest i.e. putting aside personal differences, the organisation tend to survive on the long run ââ¬â the young business enterprise group A is a perfect example to qualify this statement. CONCLUSION: Motivation in Regards to Group Development In order for people to get along well enough as a group so as to be able to benefit the business as a whole, motivators such as praise, autonomy, giving ideas, feedback and so on was implemented in that, for us to achieve each group development stage effectively before moving to the next important stage, it is vital for each group member to deal with the tasks given to the best of his/her ability. * Praise ââ¬â this was used indirectly at regular intervals, so as to show an appreciation for a good level of effort put in by each group member. * Autonomy ââ¬â enough opportunity was given to each group member to work on certain tasks as an individual thus, giving the person overall responsibility without too much questioning. * Giving Ideas ââ¬â each group member was involved in the initial brainstorm for the product ideas as well as designs to be produced and each and every idea brought forward was welcomed and discussed in further depth hence, making each group member feel as part of the business which alternatively led to intense commitment. * Feedback ââ¬â people need to know whether they are performing their jobs satisfactorily, they need praise for doing things well and they need help and advice if they are not performing up to standard, this is achieved through feedback during business meetings. This is used to the advantage of the business venture, in that, people who are not pulling their weight (contributing) were told directly by group members to do so, thus, giving rise to people actually performing much better in some cases and no apparent change in other cases. On the whole, the level of motivational skills applied to the business venture proves to be effective for the individuals within the group as well as in the general group development.
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Pope begs forgiveness for abuse scandal
August 27, 2018
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CWN Editor's Note: At the Marian shrine of Knock, Pope Francis referred to the Magdalene Laudries as well as clerical sexual abuse: "None of us can fail to be moved by the stories of young people who suffered abuse, were robbed of their innocence, were separated from their mothers, and were left scarred by painful memories ... I beg the Lord's forgiveness for these sins and for the scandal and betrayal felt by so many others in God's family. I ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for all the survivors of abuse of any kind and to confirm every member of our Christian family in the resolve never again to permit these situations to occur."The above note supplements, highlights, or corrects details in the original source (link above). About CWN news coverage.
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Spaciousness and interior
The Audi e-tron combines the practical requirements for an automobile with the comfort of the full-size class and the efficiency of an electric drive system. At the same time it offers the premium experience that is expected from the brand with the four rings, with additional innovative highlights. Its interior is an elegant lounge – sophisticated and spacious.
e‑tron-specific details make it clear that the Audi e‑tron is powered solely by electricity.
Room on board: 2.93-meter wheelbase and up to 1,725 liters cargo space
The Audi e-tron is an electric SUV for sport, family and leisure. It is 4,901 millimeters (16.1 ft) long, 1,935 millimeters (6.3 ft) wide and 1,616 millimeters (5.3 ft) high. It offers the spaciousness and comfort of one of the brand's typical full-size models. With a wheelbase of 2,928 millimeters (9.6 ft), the Audi e-tron has ample space for five occupants along with their bags. Interior length, head room in front and rear as well as knee room in the second seat row are top-class in the full-size SUV segment. In the rear, a flat plateau – instead of the center tunnel usually found in conventional models – creates additional space.
Luggage capacity is 660 liters (23.3 cu ft), equipping the electric SUV for major tours. The practical storage compartment beneath the front hatch accounts for 60 liters (2.1 cu ft) thereof. This accommodates the vehicle tool kit and mobile charger cable. With the rear seat backs folded down, the Audi e-tron has up to 1,725 liters (60.9 cu ft) of luggage space. The standard power tailgate provides for easy loading; foot gesture control is available as an option. The optionally available trailer tow hitch increases the Audi e-tron's versatility, for example as a sport and leisure vehicle. With it, the electric SUV can tow a trailer load of 1,800 kilograms (3,968.3 lb). It can also be used for mounting a cycle carrier, for example.
Sophisticated and comfortable: electric mobility as a premium experience
As well as the car's spaciousness, its standard of comfort and convenience is what you would expect from a typical full-size model of the brand. The panoramic glass sunroof keeps the interior even lighter and intensifies the impression of airiness and space. As an alternative to the standard two-zone automatic air conditioning, Audi also offers four-zone automatic air conditioning and the air quality package. The latter maintains first-class air quality by means of an ionizer and aromatization, the intensity of which can be adjusted over several levels. It fills the interior with either a summer or winter fragrance – the former with a Mediterranean note reminiscent of sea air, the latter with a pine note and similar to a breath of mountain air. The air quality sensor also detects harmful gases and activates recirculated air mode as necessary.
The three-stage ventilation ensures pleasant seating comfort even as the outside temperatures soar. Ventilation is already available for the standard seats – the perforated leather on the seat features a host of details. The top-of-the-line option comes in the shape of customized contour seats with their numerous adjustment functions. Besides pneumatic seat and lumbar support adjustment they also come with a massage function as an option. Ten pneumatic cushions relax the back muscles in seven selectable programs and three intensities. As such, they help ensure the well-being of everyone, particularly on long journeys.
In the dark the optional ambient lighting package with its white LED lights effectively brings the interior to life. It softly illuminates surfaces such as doors and the instrument panel, making them appear to float. The contour/ambient lighting package with 30 adjustable colors provides a further upgrade. It also precisely traces the elemental lines of the interior. With this option, the e-tron logo with its unique graphic extending over the entire width of the passenger side is backlit. A standard feature is the welcome sound that plays when the engine is started to signal that you have entered a luxury lounge.
Progressive elegance: the interior
The interior of the Audi e-tron stands for performance, intelligence and lightness – attributes that are manifested in an array of details. Design and technology are fused into one. A generous arc, the wraparound, envelops the cascading instrument panel with pronounced horizontal lines as far round as the sculptural door trims. It harmoniously integrates the hood above the Audi virtual cockpit, whose sleek display stands visually free in space, as well as the displays of the optional virtual exterior mirrors. These mirrors are used for the first time in a volume-production automobile in the Audi e-tron, taking in-car digitalization to a whole new level.
The driver's area has a strong driver bias, and the two MMI touch response displays are angled in the driver's direction. When off, the upper one of these blends almost invisibly into the large black-panel surface. In clear contrast, the lower display is incorporated into the broad center console. Options include the multifunction buttons on its edge and the control element for the lighting functions in black-panel design with touch response technology. Both touch displays present all images and information on a black background. Generally the graphical user interfaces have been deliberately reduced and clearly structured so that the information can be assimilated quickly. All pictograms are precisely dimensioned, a few subtly animated.
Open sidewalls imbue the center tunnel console with the character of a slender, lightweight sculpture. In addition to a stowage compartment, it also incorporates cup holders as well as the optional Audi phone box. This layout combines lightness with functionality. The leather-covered hand rest appears to float above the console. It incorporates the shifter and the function for the electronic parking brake. The driver shifts by tapping with his or her thumb and forefinger. The mode selected – R, N, P, D or S – is displayed visually. Shifting gears becomes a brand-new experience.
From sporty to elegant: the interiors
In every interior line, the Audi e-tron features carefully coordinated upholstery materials, colors and inlays. The electric SUV satisfies the highest quality standards with respect to workmanship and the choice of materials. The choice of seat upholstery begins with cloth and extends from there to Milano leather tanned without the use of chromium and elegant Valcona leather with a very fine and pleasantly warm surface. Even the base model is available with optional sport seats and the customized contour seats, which offer power and pneumatic adjustments. Their stitching pattern is reminiscent of electric circuits; contrasting stitching provides accents. The instrument panel is covered in leather as standard and has gray polymer inlays. Three open-pored wood veneers are available as options, including grained ash that is exclusive to the Audi e-tron.
The S line interior comes standard with more strongly contoured sport seats in a leather/Alcantara combination, with S sport seats available as an option. Both have an extendible thigh support and power lumbar support. The S sport seats add integrated head restraints plus a rhombus pattern and embossing in the backrests. Inlays in dark, matt brushed aluminum, a sport leather steering wheel and illuminated door sill trims with S logos emphasize the sporty styling.
The elegant interior design selection is available in different color combinations. The standard seats are covered in leather/artificial leather. Perforated Valcona leather in flint gray covers the optional customized contour seats. Contrasting stitching and piping in orange stand out brightly here – taking their cue from the high-voltage electrical system. The inlays are made of open-pored sycamore. The Audi design selection also includes a twin-spoke leather steering wheel, control buttons in black panel design, illuminated door sill trims and the contour/ambient lighting package.
The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.


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- For the time being the lounge area is closed. Please come earliest 10 min before the class and latest 5 min before, already dressed ready for the class.
- If you feel sick or are at any risk please practice yoga from the safety of your home.
- Bring your own yoga mat, towel & water bottle.
- Please leave all other personal belongings outside the Yoga Shala. Only bring inside your mat, towel and water bottle.
- When entering the Yoga Shala, you will see marks on the floor guiding you where to place the mat. Please respect the marks and the distance between each other.
- Practice overall good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitiser at the entrance.
- Be mindful about coughing, sneezing and sweat
- The shower facilities are not available at the moment.
- Please leave the studio as soon as the class finishes. This means unfortunately, no coming back inside after taking a dip in the water.
- All regular guidelines count at the studio. Keep a safe distance from each other, avoid physical contact and be mindful about everyone's wellbeing.
- We are thoroughly and frequently cleaning all surfaces in the studio. Help us maintain the highest standard of hygiene.
- If you have your yoga mat at the studio we ask you to please pick it up ASAP.
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What to Bring:
Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind sweating in. Dry-fit is a good idea, it is fast drying and doesn't tend to carry a smell. We rent mats and towels at the studio, but feel free to bring your own. Bring a water bottle, you can bring it inside with you if you would like, although we don't recommend drinking water throughout the class.
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We recommend that you don't eat up to 2 hours before the class. If you are hungry, just have a light snack. Drink plenty of water in small quantities throughout the day before and after the class to make sure you are properly hydrated. You can bring a water bottle into the room, although we don't recommend drinking water throughout the class. It cools down the body causing the body to spend more energy to heat back up and the process takes you out of the moment and out of your practice.
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Jesus invites Peter, and us, to follow him and accept his commission to serve others in the name of God. We are invited to accept this call and gift of discipleship for ourselves - a gift made possible only by God's grace. Have you accepted this gift? Be encouraged this week to pray on how you are able to share this gift of discipleship and serve others in the name of God.
Jesus asks us the same question he ask's Peter, "Do you love me?" And when we answer, "Yes, Lord!" Jesus commands us to "Feed my sheep." Who are God's sheep that you are called to feed?
Series Information
"Come and Follow Me" will focus on Christian discipleship using the Apostle Peter as a guide.
We hope that you will hear Jesus' call to follow more closely during this important time, as we look to the call, failures and success within Peter's journey.


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Innspillingen er en oppfølger av OLE BULL Violin Concertos som Annar Follesø og Norsk Kringkastingsorkester ga ut i 2010. Denne gang presenteres komposisjoner som bare ble spilt av Ole Bull selv, og som derfor ikke har vært å høre siden hans død i 1880.
The trumpet is an instrument of sin while the cornet belongs to the angels. This quotation is generally attributed to Herbert Lincoln Clarke, possibly the greatest cornet-player of all time. In this celebration of the cornet and the wind band tradition, he accordingly gets to both open and close the programme with his two pieces The Debutante and Bride of the Waves. The American Clarke was for more than 20 years, from 1893 until 1917, solo cornet-player with the most famous of wind ensembles: the Sousa Band. His successor in the band, Frank Simon, is also represented on this disc, along with other leading notables of wind band music between c. 1850-1950, such as the Australian Percy Code and John Hartmann, born in Prussia but mainly active in England. Several of these sparkling and virtuosic pieces have been arranged especially for the present combination of Ole Edvard Antonsen and the Royal Norwegian Navy Band, including Ole Bulls The Herdmaidens Sunday (Sæterjentens søndag), Griegs In the Hills (Ved Rondane) and Dinicus Hora staccato, usually heard on the violin.


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The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public on Wednesday, July 8 with a very special exhibition, Masterworks: Highlights from the IPHF Collection, celebrating 55 years of the IPHF and featuring iconic images from over 50 artists, including: Ansel Adams, Margaret Bourke-White, Julia Margaret Cameron, Yousuf Karsh, Steve McCurry, Paul Nicklen, Gordon Parks, Alfred Stieglitz, Sebastião Salgado, Edward Steichen, among others.
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TSN is set to launch the new weekly show, CFL2020, discussing the latest news from around the Canadian Football League. CFL2020 airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET beginning this Friday, June 12, a... Read more
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There is one thing this gorgeous wedding by the sea has, and that's an abundance of pretty. Whether it be wild country blooms, boho dresses, rustic crates or vintage glamour it all looks amazing, and you're going to LOVE it.
Lets start with Alex's Rembo Styling gown. The delicate lace details are exquisite and represent her free spirited nature perfectly. I love the portraits captured by Matt Ethan of her and Ian frolicking in the surf on the beach. Then there's her gorgeous bridesmaids in pastel pink Phase Eight Dresses. And how can I forget dapper suits tailored by Ian's father.
Newton Hall in Northumberland really does have it all. Shall we take a look? Best to get those pinning fingers at the ready.
The Wedding
Alex the Bride: Having been together for ten years we decided we wanted our wedding to be a celebration of all the years we had been together, as well as an awesome party for all our friends and family. It was important to us that the day reflected us as a couple. We are both fairly casual and laid back so we wanted our wedding to be the same and I think that became our theme.
Our save the dates were all about our story as a couple and a friend set up a website for us which was really useful for communicating with guests and after the event the website was amended for guests to upload their pictures as not all friends and family are on social media.
The entire day was very much a joint venture, I took the role of planning and creative director, with a huge amount of Pinterest inspiration, whilst Ian turned all my creative ideas into a reality. We handmade virtually everything, from the invites and table plan to the favours and the boxes we used for table centres. The table centres were fashion from old pallet wood which we upcycled with antique white paint and the large frames were made from door architrave which was cut to size and painted. How I managed to find a Chemical Engineer who is also so artistic I will never know, but I suspect they might be rare.
Venue & Ceremony
Having a civil ceremony at Newton Hall gave us so much freedom to make our ceremony personal, which for us meant trying to not make it too serious. We both wrote our own vows then we had two readings and a song which everyone joined in with-You and Me by The Wannadies. The ceremony was easily the best part of the day for me, it had the perfect mix of love and humour. We'd asked my two brother-in- laws to do a reading from Winnie the Pooh and they sensed the tone of our wedding spot on as one of them decided, I think rather last minute, to read his part in a brummy accent as Ian's originally from Birmingham. It was so well received and we both loved hearing all our guests falling about laughing.
We were both adamant that we had to have live music throughout the day. So we booked an acoustic guitarist to perform during the ceremony and during the reception drinks. Then in the evening we hired The Fontains who are an epic three- piece band who we had heard play loads of times before. They are really energetic, with a great mix of songs so we knew they would get everyone on their feet. They even let my nephew play on the drums in between sets! Luckily Ian's best man got the memo too as he surprised us by writing a song rather than a speech, which he performed on his ukulele. He absolutely nailed it and had everyone on their feet joining in each time the chorus came round!
Newton Hall is such an amazing venue with so many food choices and opportunities to add your own touches to your day, but I think its modern styling and the possibility of going to the beach for photos was really what sold it. The evening before the wedding we completely handed everything over to Newton Hall and from then on we didn't have to worry about a single thing. We'd planned the whole thing from London, but everything came together perfectly.
Matt, our photographer, did such an awesome job in capturing our day. Neither of us are too keen on posed photos so we deliberately chose a photographer who would blend into the background and simply capture moments. Not only did Matt blend in, he even got in the sea with us when we went down to the beach and subsequently had to borrow some spare trousers from Ian. Ian thought I was crazy when I suggested we go in the sea, especially given the water was freezing. We had so much fun though and laughed a lot! The photos from the beach are all incredible, we really struggled to decide which to include in our album.
Wedding Dress
Ian and I both agreed wholeheartedly that we wanted a contemporary style when it came to ours and the wedding party's attire. I'd always thought that I would chose a more simplistic and boho style dress, but that didn't stop me trying on loads of other styles before I found my exact dress on the Rembo Styling website and then managed to locate it at Rogue Bridal Gallery. I'm so glad I chose a dress that suited my usual laid back style as I felt so comfortable and at ease in it. My jewellery was made by a friend, Jaemi Glancy. The design was asymmetrical so as to work well with my dress and I absolutely loved that she added both our birthstones at the back of the necklace. Such a cute and personal touch!
Our florist did such a fabulous job, she totally understood that we wanted fresh and wild looking flowers and she worked everything so well together with lots of foliage. When I first saw my crown I was taken back by the size, but once I had it on I couldn't believe how beautiful it looked and it was so completely different to anything I'd ever seen at a wedding before. I loved it!
The groomsmen's waistcoats and Ian's suit were designed and made to measure by Ian's dad who used to be in the tailoring trade in a business started by Ian's Grandad. The groomsmen's trousers were from Ted Baker and outfits were tied together with some awesome bow ties from Mrs Bow Tie. Everyone including me thought the guys all looked very dapper.
We all did our own make-up the morning of the wedding as I'm not overly keen on having my make-up done, I wanted to keep it really natural as I don't wear a lot of make-up usually and I know Ian prefers this look. Choosing how to style my hair was difficult as I couldn't decide what would work well with a floral crown. I knew I wanted to have my hair down so I just waited and spoke to the hairdresser (Paula from Northburn Hairdressers) on the day and she styled it perfectly with a plait on one side. Paula was fantastic, she styled all my bridemaids' hair too so she was she was involved in the whole morning and fitted in super well, it was like having an extra friend there.
Photography by Matt Ethan Photography
- Dress Designer Rembo Styling
- Bridal Boutique Bridal Rogue Gallery
- Bridal Shoes Michael Kors
- Bridesmaids Dresses Phase Eight
- Groomsmen Ted Baker
- Bow Ties Mrs Bow Tie
- Venue Newton Hall
- Florist Floral Quarter
- Entertainment AMV Live Music
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OK who's up for an absolutely scrummy Walter pup to join their pack? Walter is an absolutely gorgeous male lurcher puppy of approximately 10 months of age and a lot of bouncy fun and kisses! He has the most amazing colouring and markings and we all just love him ❤ Walter is approximately 25 inches to the shoulder.
Location: Walter is currently living in kennels in Lincolnshire until the right home/foster home becomes available. Walter would love a foster home while he waits for his forever family. We are very stuck for foster homes right now with so any help that you can give at all would be hugely appreciated.
Key Points: Stunning and very sweet boy. Will need ongoing training and patience as with any puppy. Just loves life and desperately needs his forever family so he can unpack for good and put his paws under the table.
~ Personality ~
Walter is super cute, sweet and very funny. He's obviously very excited to be here and excited to meet you and will need puppy training with an experienced family and set boundaries. He was an absolute little star at the vets recently with cats and little dogs around him and is just generally gorgeous. He's just GORGEOUS!
~ In the Home ~
Walter isn't clean in his kennel yet but this could well be due to change of food, upheavals and going into kennels. He's just a big baby and will thus need lots of patience and support with toilet training just as with any puppy or new family member.
~ Other Animals ~
So far Walter has been a really good boy around other dogs and animals. He really just wants to explore and play.
~ Out and About ~
Walter travels well in a car but will need on-going lead training and to wear a harness for extra control to start with. He loves his walks and will need plenty of exercise and stimulation due to his age. He would benefit from obedience training classes.
~ Where Can I Live? ~
Walter would fit into most family environments and like a family that will help him with his ongoing training and socialisation. He is a typical bouncy lurcher baby that will need someone home most of the time to help him settle into home life. Please be aware that we do not home dogs to families with children under 8 years of age, but due to Walter's exuberance we feel he should not be homed with children under the age of 14 as he may knock younger children over.
~ Where Am I? ~
Walter is currently living in kennels in Lincolnshire. If anyone feels they could foster Walter to help him on his journey to a forever home please give us a call for an informal chat. It is an extremely rewarding experience and all costs are covered by us.
~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Walter will be neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, deflead and wormed and a home check will be required as part of the adoption procedure
If you would like to give Walter a new home, please contact the rescue on 075 000 626 48 and ask for Bronwen or send an email using the form if available.
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CHICAGO – Last week, one of the most diverse film festivals of the year in Chicago opened with the Swedish film "The Paradise Suite." The 19th Annual Chicago European Union Film Fest will be at the Gene Siskel Film Center on State Street. With countries ranging from Austria to Slovakia, European cinema voices will be available to the Chicagoland area through March 31st, 2016.


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AppSmart has acquired Converged Network Services Group (CNSG), a technology consultancy and master distributor for the design and delivery of complete technology solutions, as part of its commitment to strategic expansion.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, CNSG quickly grew into one of the largest master distributors in the country as a result of its fundamental commitment to building and maintaining true relationships with every partner, customer and technology supplier. By joining AppSmart, CNSG expects to deliver best-in-class technology and the industry's most complete catalog of solutions to its valued customers and channel partners.
The CNSG executive team will remain intact and under the leadership of founder and CEO, Matt Harty.
CNSG is the latest master agent to be integrated with AppSmart, joining recently acquired master agents Telegration and World Telecom Group (WTG). By combining the digital transformation expertise of top channel leaders with best-in-class technology that's purpose-built for agents and with the most diverse catalog of solutions, AppSmart is giving customers one touchpoint for every business technology need, including cloud, voice, connectivity, IoT (mobility/energy), services and support.


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For decades, delighted readers of all ages have explored Willy Wonka's fabulous chocolate factory, met the Oompa Loompas, and sampled the chocolate river along with Augustus Gloop. And later, they have zoomed off into the stratosphere in the most remarkable elevator ever created. Now, a new generation of readers barely needs to pause between the first and the second of Roald Dahl's masterful volumes. Hardcover editions of each title, illustrated of course by the incomparable Quentin Blake, are tucked in a handy cardboard sleeve, ready for the next set of hungry eyes. Sadly, the convenience of the set is counterbalanced by the poor quality of the paper used for the books. Classics like these deserve thick, creamy, opaque pages; not the flimsy, rough, semitransparent sheets used here. --Emilie Coulter
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"Always at the vanguard of technology, Accesstel, under the supervision of Toth Bureauh and Aleph itself, has designed a large part of the infrastructure elements on which the IA operates. Made up of nodes, transmitters and other elements, thanks to this network, the AI can operate on any known planet, even those furthest from the Aleph's main brain core."
"In the depths of the subsoil there are large facilities where Aleph carries out investigations in its ambition to achieve perfection, always under the watchful eye of Toth Bureau. These underground laboratories are prepared to, in an automated way, enter the orbit of the corresponding planet, land and dig into the depths of the earth to later hide underground. Only part of the large digging arms and the signaling beacon remain in the surface, leaving the immensity of the laboratory hidden."
PVC foam, MDF, Methacrylate.
Barricade x4
Width: 4.9cm / 2.0in
Height: 4.0cm / 1.6in
Length: 15.5cm / 6.1in
Quantronic Antenna
Width: 12.0cm / 4.8in
Height: 19.2cm / 7.6in
Length: 12.0cm / 4.8in
This terrain piece is designed for Infinity and can be used with any other 28mm scale game. "Quantronic" terrain range is perfect for representing the facilities of Aleph, established on all the planets of the Human Sphere.
Underground lab includes a set of individual pre-colored pieces. Some of the pieces come in a PVC/MDF sheet and you will need to cut the connections that fix them to the PVC sheet with an X-acto knife.
Assemble the different parts using by following the assembly instructions that can be found on following link: Assembly instructions.
The use of cyanoacrylate glue or a similar one is recommended to assemble the model.
This model comes pre-colored and it is delivered unassembled.
It does not include any miniatures. Miniature shown in picture is for scale purposes only.


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In present day, there are so many people who have certain dietary requirements – gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan… the list goes on. For some people, they can't eat certain foods due to allergies and intolerances and for others, it's simply down to choice. As someone who can't eat both dairy and gluten, I'm always on the hunt for new sweet treats to try, especially cake. However, more often than not, the free from cakes from the supermarkets don't quite taste the same to a normal cake, and the majority have egg in, which isn't suitable for vegans. Therefore, I took it upon myself to create a recipe for everyone out there who is 'free from' and is wanting to bake the perfect birthday cake. Afterall, what's a birthday without a birthday cake, right?
What you will need:
250g GF SR Flour
250g Sugar
250g DF Butter
'No Egg' – equivalent of 4 Eggs
- 1/2 tsp GF Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Strawberry Jam
- GF / Vegan 'Ready To Roll' Icing
GF / Vegan Decorations of your choice
250g Icing Sugar
1 tbsp DF Milk (I recommend Coconut Milk or Almond Milk)
140g Butter
Method for the Sponge:
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Place the sugar, butter and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. Use an electric whisk, on a medium to high speed, to whisk the ingredients together; whisk until the mixture is light and creamy.
In a separate bowl, mix 4 teaspoons of 'no egg' (12g) with 8 tablespoons of water (120ml) – this will be the equivalent of 4 eggs.
Slowly add the mixed 'no egg' into the mixture and whisk on a high speed until it appears light, fluffy and creamy.
Sift the flour and baking powder bit by bit into the mixture and fold it in a figure of 8 – do this until all the flour is folded in.
Using a big spoon, separate the mixture evenly into two greased baking tins.
Bake in the pre-heated oven for 18 minutes. Check to make sure the cakes are well risen and cooked properly; do this by interesting a skewer into the middle of the cake and be sure it comes out clean.
Leave the cakes to stand for 10 minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack.
Method for Frosting/Decorating:
Place the butter, icing sugar and milk into a large mixing bowl. Use an electric whisk on a low speed, to begin with, to whisk the mixture together. When the mixture is starting to come together, turn the speed up to medium and continue whisking until the frosting is smooth. The frosting should be fairly stiff but creamy enough to be spreadable.
To fill the cake, spoon some of the frosting onto the top of one of the halves of the cake. Cover the cake with the frosting (leaving a little room at the edges) and then add the strawberry jam on top.
Place the other half of the cake on top of the other – sandwiching the two together. At this point, you should have the perfect Victoria Sponge Cake. If you'd prefer a more simpler cake then simply leave it as it is.
- Next, cover the surface and rolling pin with a dusting of icing sugar and roll out the 'ready to roll' icing. Knead the icing until it's flexible, then roll it out into a large square (2-3 inches bigger than the cake). Lift the icing over the top of the cake and allow it to drape over the edges. With a sharp knife, cut away any excess icing.
To make the cake like I have, I simply used up the rest of the frosting by covering the top of the cake with it. I then individually added different types of free from treats – milk & white chocolate coins, cookies, chocolate, marshmallows, millionaire shortbread and rocky road. (I find the best place to pick up free from treats is Sainsbury's).
Please let me know if you try out this recipe, I promise it won't disappoint!
Greta x


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Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 37 – Mario Giannone, Scranton Prep
Written by: David Mika on Friday, June 24th, 2016. Follow David Mika on Twitter.
Player Name: Mario Giannone
School: Scranton Preparatory School
Height: 5'9
Weight: 170
Class of: 2017
Position(s): Wide Receiver, Defensive Back, Kickoff/Punt Returner
Jersey Number: 21
Years with Varsity: 3-years
Other Sports: Baseball
Starting Experience: Returning starter at Cornerback and Wide Receiver
2015 Stats: 37 tackles, 4 interceptions (1 for td), 15 punt returns for 204 yards (2tds), 5 receptions for 93 yards
Honors: Lackawanna Football Conference Coaches Division 1 All Star- 2nd team Athlete
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Basics of Artificial Sweeteners and What to Avoid
Since the ketogenic diet requires such low carbohydrate consumption, and the premise of the diet is to keep insulin secretion as infrequent and low as possible. It sounds impossible to satiety that sweet tooth everyone experiences from time to time. Artificial sweeteners make it possible to have a sweet treat, without increasing your blood glucose, and derailing the progress you have made following the ketogenic diet.
Here is a list of the most common artificial sweeteners used:
- Sucralose
- Acelfame Potassium (Ace K)
- Aspartame
- Saccharin
Sucralose and aspartame are both some of the most heavily used, and extensively studied artificial sweetener available for use. Although there has been some evidence in rats that in can increase the risk of cancer, it is important to note that the doses given to rats were enormous, and highly unlikely to be consumed in such doses by humans. They are both safe to consume if you are not overdoing it and are consuming it infrequently. Ace K and Saccharin are both also considered to be safe to consume and are suitable options as an artificial sweetener as well. All artificial sweeteners that are consumed are not, digested, nor are they absorbed by the body. They pass through and are excreted.
Sugar alcohols:
- Erythritol
- Xylitol
- Sorbitol
Sugar alcohols are both naturally occurring in some fruits and vegetables and can be created from simple sugars. They are neither alcohol, nor sugar, but they chemically resemble both. They are not calorie free, and most of them contain about 2 calories per gram, with the exception of xylitol (which only has trace calories, approximately 0.2 calories per gram). It is important to note, that they are specifically made for people with diabetes and low carbohydrate diets. They are incompletely digested and absorbed, and because of that high consumption of sugar alcohols can cause gut discomfort, and there is some evidence of the gut microflora being affected by some of them.


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Ramanagara district is a district of Karnataka state in southern India and this district is part of Bangalore Division. Ramanagara city is the administrative headquarters of this district.
Geography of Ramanagara
Ramanagara district covers the 3,556 km2 (1,373 sq mi) area. Ramanagara is approximately 50 km southwest of Bangalore.
Latitude of Ramanagara city : 12 degrees, 42.9 minutes North
Longitude of Ramanagara city : 77 degrees, 16.6 minutes East
About Ramanagara District
Ramanagara district was carved out of the erstwhile Bangalore Rural district on 23 August, 2007. Ramanagara is famous for the huge rocky outcroppings. Those that are popular for rock climbing are;
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Ramanagara is one of the biggest Silk market, in India, so that its other name is Silktown. Ramanagara district includes the Bidadi industrial area, which houses the manufacturing units of Toyota and Coca-Cola.
Kolar district is a district in Karnataka state of India. Kolar district is located in the southern region of the State and is the eastern-most district of the Karnataka State. The town of Kolar is the district headquarters.
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I am searching for an English and/or American English dictionary which enables me to search, for example
Nouns which begins/ends/includes the chunk 'exa'
Does anyone know such an online dictionary with this capabilities?
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I am searching for an English and/or American English dictionary which enables me to search, for example
Nouns which begins/ends/includes the chunk 'exa'
Does anyone know such an online dictionary with this capabilities?
The dictionary site OneLook has search features like those. You can use wildcard symbols for letters, and limit the search to certain parts of speech as well.
Here's an example, using the parameters you put forth in your question (i.e., nouns containing
For what it's worth, 36 words were found:
(1) adnexa (2) alexandrite (3) annexation (4) counterexample (5) dexamethasone (6) exacerbation (7) exacta (8) exaction (9) exactitude (10) exactness (11) exaggeration (12) exaltation (13) exam (14) examen (15) examination (16) examinee (17) examiner (18) example (19) exanthem (20) exanthema (21) exarch (22) exarchate (23) exasperation (24) hexachlorophene (25) hexagon (26) hexagram (27) hexahedron (28) hexameter (29) hexane (30) indexation (31) inexactitude (32) inexactness (33) methotrexate (34) reexamination (35) sexagenarian (36) vexation
I can recommend you the Corpus of Contemporary American English. A Corpus is a set of texts written in a certain language. You can find many of them online and they are a very good source of research for collocations, phrasing and word choice as native speakers would do. It's not a dictionary, though. I'm afraid you can find the words there and then, if you don't know their meaning, get a dictionary to help you.
You can search for words which contain chunks like this:
For words which end in "exa"
For words which start with "exa"
For words which contain "exa"
The other answers have pointed out COCA and OneLook, both of which are excellent resources. I'd like to add a few more:
OxfordDictionaries.com is a large dictionary that allows you to search for
*exa* and shows matching headwords.
The excellent Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English lets you search for
*exa*, but you'll notice it sometimes takes a bit longer for the page to load. That's because it's not just searching headwords, but definitions as well! So for example, physical shows up because the definition contains the word examination.
If you click 'advanced search' on Ben Zimmer's Vocabulary.com, you can search for words beginning with exa, and you can limit it to nouns, too. This has some other neat functions, like letting you search for words that rhyme with your search term, so depending on what you want, this could be very useful!
You can also search Wiktionary for words beginning with exa by searching for
exa*, but the site currently doesn't have a function to search for words ending in exa.
If you're a computer person, you can download word lists and use
grep on your own computer.