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CSI Annex - 720 Bathurst Avenue, Toronto
Meeting Room 2 on the second floor
Members of Canadian Authors–Toronto: Please consider joining our new Annex Writing Circle!
The Annex Writing Circle takes over from the Regent Park Writing Circle. We'll continue to meet every second Thursday of the month until June 13, at which point we can decide whether to take a summer break or keep going.
Advance registration is required. Membership will be capped at 10 participants to ensure that everyone has a chance to give and receive feedback on each work-in-progress.
Please note that Authors–Toronto writing circles are open only to members of the Canadian Authors Association. To become a member, visit https://canadianauthors.org/national/join/
Members of the Annex Writing Circle will exchange drafts by email a few days before each meeting.
Email Canadian Authors – Toronto co-president Lee Parpart at firstname.lastname@example.com to register.
This is the first of several planned writing/critiquing circles to be hosted by Canadian Authors–Toronto across the GTA. But we (your new executive committee of six) can't do it all ourselves. We are looking for moderators to organize and run writing circles in other areas of the GTA. Please contact Lee Parpart with all inquiries and offers to moderate. Experience in a writing group is helpful but not essential; we will help you learn!


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In case you are using Command-Shift-4 + Space method of taking screenshots of a certain window, you probably noticed the shadow in the screenshot. If you need to remove shadows for any reason, it can be done without too much hassle.
Here is how you disable shadows in Mac screenshots:
First you will have to launch the Terminal. You can do this by opening Finder -> Applications -> Utilities and clicking on the Terminal icon. Now type in this command (simply copy & paste it):
defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true
For the change to take effect, you need to restart your Mac's UI server by entering the following command:
killall SystemUIServer
The screenshot should look something like this:
|Whit shadows
|without shadows
If you want your shadows back, follow the same steps as before, just replace "true" with "false". This means you have to type in the following commands:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool false
For the change to take effect, restart your Mac's UI server by typing
killall SystemUIServer

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Dr. Devgan was featured in an article about body positivity and plastic surgery.
The number of cosmetic procedures women have undergone has increased by 538% since 1997 according to a study done by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Thus, as the desire for plastic surgery increases and as cosmetic enhancements are featured more prominently in social media, stigma about plastic surgery should decrease.
In the article, Dr. Devgan advocates for plastic surgery as a tool to achieve body positivity, "I think plastic surgery can be extremely powerful and transformative in helping people feel like the best versions of themselves."
Read more here.
To learn more about cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures, or to see Dr. Devgan as a patient in her New York City private practice, please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 212-452-2400.


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The steady decline in the Federal Funds rate in the United States is clear from the chart above.
What is not obvious is the impact of raising interest rates on a heavily indebted nation.
If one can visualize a downtrend line from the highs in 1989 to 2001 and then to 2007 and extrapolate to the present, we can see that rates might only hit 2.0 or 2.25% before the impact of the trendline is felt.
So we could be only 2 or 3 interest rate hikes away from a market sell off and a recession in the United States.
What does this have to do with Canada?
Canadian interest rates follow a similar trend to that of the USA. Lately, the governor of the Bank of Canada has released quite dovish statements regarding the path of interest rate hikes. And no wonder, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) just published a report stating that China and Canada were at the top of their list of countries at risk of a banking crisis.
Canadian debt service ratios are very high and far beyond a sustainable level.
As discussed previously on this blog, we know from historical prices and income ratios that housing prices in major Canadian cities (Vancouver and Toronto in particular) are far beyond reasonable levels.
We know that a house or condo is typically the largest "investment" a person makes in their life. What seems to be incomprehensible to the majority of the public is that housing is not a store of value but a consumption (albeit very long term). So when housing prices begin to slide, (due to higher interest rates) the equity bubble in housing starts to deflate, producing wide ranging effects on multiple sectors in the economy.
Consumer spending drops due to a drying up of credit as lines of credit secured by mortgages shrink. Banks profit margins eventually are squeezed as bad debts accumulate from mortgage delinquencies, bank lending then tightens to all customers including small business. Since small business is the major driver of the economy, the economy slows or even goes into recession.
What is not apparent, is that Central Banks around the world are serial asset bubble blowers. This is why they fear deflation as it is an existential threat to their power and that of the socialist big governments world wide.
Once deleveraging triggers asset deflation, as we saw in the 2008 crisis in the United States, a banking crisis quickly develops. Canada escaped the worst of the housing price collapse during the last crisis, but that only allowed an even bigger bubble to build.
The day of reckoning is now at hand, and the recession that accompanies it should be a doozy. The IMF came out with a plan in 2013 that has now been implemented in most developed countries called a "bail-in" in the event the banks (inevitably) get into trouble again. Supposedly this is to protect the taxpayer from bailing out banks. Effectively it punishes depositors in Canada if they have more than $100,000 in any given institution. Expect to see deposits seized in the next crisis. While timelines for the crisis are fluid, the present trajectory suggests 12 to 24 months from now as a target area.


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24 Hours in Moab, Utah | Part 2
Moab has easily become one of my favorite places. There is absolutely nothing like the red rock views and the warmer temps! It's even got us dreaming about buying property and building a getaway house! Maybe someday ..
This trip we had 3 girls with us instead of just the 1 sister. It was intense, I do not reccommend it to anyone .. Just kidding, I love traveling with my sisters and I think it's good practice.
The first day of our trip we focused on things we could do for free and basically just burn time until we were able to check in to our hotel.
So this isn't the order in which we did things, because we didn't know what we were doing or where we were going and we ending up back tracking a lot. So i'm going to go through all these places you can visit for free, in the order I would do them next time! All of these sites can be seen without a 4x4 and are even rental-car friendly.
- Potash Lower Colorado Scenic Byway (Route 279)
Shortly after the road joins up with the Colorado River, you'll arrive at a popular spot for rock climbing called Wall Street. Here you'll be able to spot plenty of individuals scaling the red cliffs along the side of the road.
About 5 miles in - a little after the main climbing areas on Wall Street you'll see a sign that says "Indian Writing" as well as a pull off on the left side of the road where you can view petroglyphs etched into the cliff. Strangely, the etches have been carved about 30 feet off the ground, which led us to wonder how the artist got up there. But apparently before the road was constructed, there was a sand embankment that made the etching roughly ground level.
Then about 6 miles in you will see signs for dinosaur tracks! I was pretty stoked about this one. There is a little trail, and by little I mean short but there is a lot of walking on the edge of a cliff and steep steps you have to take along this trail. You'll come across a plaque that tells you about this three-toed dinosaur footprints that have been captured in stone. Don't look too hard, you might miss them!
Also can we all just scold Alec for this ledge he stood on to get the dinosaur footprint photo?!
After this you can follow the road further and make your way to Corona Arch & Bowtie Arch - we were just tired of driving all day, and running out of daylight!
Next if you go back to Main Street you'll head down Kane Creek Blvd. the first half of this route is paved, while the second half is a well-maintained dirt road.
First you MUST stop at Moonflower Canyon - you'll see a pull off about 2 miles in. Theres a short trail that leads back into the canyon to a reflecting pool. There are also campsites along here so be sure to stay on the path, otherwise you might wander into somebody's campsite.
Next is Birthing Rock or Birthing Scene Petroglyph Boulder. This was extremely hard for us to find, we drove right passed because there is no markings and it's hidden off the side of the road. So about 1.3 miles from the beginning of the dirt road you'll see a pull off - pull off there and you should be able to see the Birthing Rock!
With petroglyphs on all four sides and the famous "Birthing Scene" on the eastern side of the boulder, which faces the road.
Lastly - crazy switchbacks! This is cool, from the passenger seat .. So this might not be for everyone, but a few miles down the canyon after the birthing scene petroglyph, you'll arrive at some gnarly switchbacks. If you're timid about driving next to steep ledges then this probably isn't for you.
There is also a few more campgrounds down past the switch backs if you're looking to camp in the canyon.
Being that we have little to none camping gear plus it was February (even though we saw campers) we decided to opt for a hotel! I aboslutely loved our stay at the Homestead Suites by Hilton last time but for some reason the weekend we were there they had a minimum night stay of three nights and we were planning on staying one!
So we stayed at Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn - make sure if you want to book this hotel that you are sure its Canyonlands Inn, there are two Best Western hotels in Moab, on Main Street within a block of each other! It can be confusing.
I loved this hotel as well, the room was average, clean but the hot tub was the holy grail of hot tubs! It was huge, like 3 hot tubs put together, although it was packed we managed to find our own little space and hang out before heading to bed.
The next morning we decided to do Canyonlands before we left. We had also been told by a local that all the parks are free on Sunday's - which is crazy because just a month before we paid to get into Arches on a Sunday. But sure enough we pulled up to Canyonlands and there was no fee for the day! I'm not sure if it's just with this park or what is happening here so just be prepared to pay the fee, if you don't end up paying it then you have a little extra cash!
So I had been pinning all of these gorgeous places within Canyonlands that I wanted to see from Pinterest. Well when we got there and pulled out the map we realized it would take about 3-4 hours of just driving to get to any of the places! Also, they reccommend you be packed to be fully self sustainable for 3-5 days if you want to enter certain areas of the park, which we were not.
Completely bummed, we were still able to visit Mesa Arch. Which has a beautiful view, its an easy walk in and there was only one other couple there!
After this we decided we had enough time to visit Dead Horse Point - which I had been wanting to stop at! We did have to pay the park fee at this one which was $15 (still not sure what those locals were talking about). You drive a little ways into the park and then you come up on a parking lot and then you walk on a cement path to a view area. We however did not stay on said designated path, because whats the fun in that?!
Plus you can't beat the view.
We were again able to fuel up and be on the road within 24 hours of our arrival.
* Also heres a tip for my Vegetarian eaters - I have had THE hardest time finding something veggie friendly at Wendy's besides a salad, but they have an amazing Broccoli Cheese Potato that will do the job!


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Old Maps of Adsett
Historic maps of the Adsett area
Adsett, 1879Ordnance Survey, County Edition
Scale: 1:1:10560
Adsett, 1896Ordnance Survey, Revised New Edition
Scale: 1:50,000
Adsett, 1919Ordnance Survey, Popular Edition
Scale: 1:50,000
Adsett, 1947Ordnance Survey, New Popular Edition
Scale: 1:50,000
Folded Sheet Maps of Adsett
Folded sheet maps covering Adsett area are available.
Old Map of Gloucestershire
An old map of Gloucestershire, hand-drawn in 1840 for the renowned cartographic publisher Samuel Lewis.
These superbly detailed maps provide an authoritive and fascinating insight into the history and gradual development of our cities, towns and villages.
The maps are decorated in the margins by selected Frith photographs. Available to buy in a range of sizes and styles, including large prints on canvas.
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- Scale: ~7 miles to 1 inch
- Area covered: Traditional boundaries of Gloucestershire
- Year drawn: 1840
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Volume 40 - Article 49 | Pages 1441–1454
Changes in seasonality of births in Poland in the years 1900–2009
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Background: To date, several countries have documented changes over time in the pattern of seasonal fluctuations of births. Differences in these changes between countries allow us to better understand the social and economic factors determining birth seasonality.
Objective: The aim of the present study is to explore birth seasonality in Poland over a period of 110 years.
Methods: The study was conducted using the birth dates of 48,090,100 Polish citizens born in the years 1900–2009 and registered in the General Electronic System for Registration of the Population. I transformed the data into monthly time series of births, normalized the monthly birth rates for the unequal duration of months and years, and detrended by taking them to the centred 12-month average. Finally, I estimated seasonality patterns for particular decades by means of least squares regression on the harmonic model.
Results: As many as three, relatively stable seasonal birth patterns occurred in Poland in the studied period. In 20th century Europe, the first one (1900–1919), characterised by a minimum birth rate in June, had previously only been observed in Italy. The second pattern with the spring peak and local peak in September remained almost unchanged in Poland for the longest time (1950–1979). Then, within a decade, it transformed into a new, third pattern (1990–2009), with peaks in July and September.
Contribution: This article is the first to document in detail the changes in birth seasonality in Poland over a period of 110 years.
Author's Affiliation
Jacek Cypryjański - Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Poland
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Social media giant Facebook has been sued by a Texas woman for allegedly facilitating sex trafficking on its platform. The woman claims that she was friended by another Facebook user, with whom she had common friends, at the age of 16 and he later beat, raped and forced her into sex trafficking. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, claims that the person also posted photos of her on a now defunct website.
The lawsuit names Backpage.com and two hotel owners as defendants in the case. The complaint says that Facebook has been used continually to facilitate human trafficking. Facebook "has continually been used to facilitate human trafficking by allowing sex traffickers an unrestricted platform to stalk, exploit, recruit, groom, recruit and extort children into the sex trade. Facebook is now the first point of contact between sex traffickers and these children… Facebook not only provides an unrestricted platform for these sex traffickers to target children, but it also cloaks the traffickers with credibility."
The complaint accuses Facebook of negligence, gross negligence, and of being in violation with a 2009 Texas anti-trafficking law. According to Reuters, the lawsuit claims that the trafficker uses a false identity on the platform and Gizmodo further reports, the lawsuit claims that Facebook failed to warn its users that traffickers operate on its platform.
The lawsuit accuses Backpage.com of assisting human traffickers in their attempts to exploit minors and other victims. The two hotel owners in the lawsuit are said to have "turned a blind eye" to the trafficking that occurred at their locations. Earlier this year, the federal government decided to shutdown Backpage.com and the company later pleaded guilty to human trafficking charges.
"It was not just because a pimp did something that Jane Doe was trafficked," Doe's attorney Annie McAdams told the Associated Press. "That pimp is not able to traffic Jane Doe unless Facebook allowed him access to her."
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In the lawsuit, the Jane Doe is seeking at least $1 million in damages. "Human trafficking is abhorrent and is not allowed on Facebook. We use technology to thwart this kind of abuse and we encourage people to use the reporting links found across our site so that our team of experts can review the content swiftly," Facebook said in a statement to Engadget.


text: Climatic trends in most parts of the world show a significant increase in rainfall, its intensity, and its frequency. The major catastrophe caused by these trends comes as flooding, which is hard to predict over the mountainous region of the Upper Indus Basin. This chapter outlines the nature of floods in the Indus Basin and their impacts. The chapter presents the mechanisms used to collect and process hydrometeorological data in Pakistan that can assist in developing flood forecasts and reduce the vulnerabilities related to flood events. It introduces the hydrometeorological observation system established in the basin by various organizations and the technologies that are used for data collection. These include a combination of modern hydromet stations that measure and report information automatically, as well as traditional hydromet stations that record parameters at predetermined intervals using manual gauges. The chapter also describes the models that are used for flood forecasting and the process of disseminating that information to the various users.


text: Louise Perrone is a Canadian jewellery artist who works with textiles from domestic and industrial waste, employing a technique that combines the traditions of goldsmithing and hand sewing to explore the values attributed to traditional women's work. Born in London, England, Perrone holds a Bachelor of Art in Sculpture from the Nottingham Trent University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Art and Design Education from the University of Brighton. In 2002 she graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewellery and Metals. Exhibiting widely across Canada and the USA, Perrone's work has been featured in Jewellery Dialogue, a two-person show at the Craft Council of BC Gallery, Kyoob, and Resolutely Ambiguous at the Walker Art Gallery in Minneapolis. Publications featuring her work include two of the Lark 500 series and Craft Perception and Practice Volume III - A Canadian Discourse edited by Nisse Gustafson and Amy Gogarty. A recipient of the Governor General of Canada's Academic Medal and the Alberta College of Art and Design Alumni legacy Award, Perrone is active in the Jewellery community, serving as Co-Chair of the Society of North American Goldsmiths Exhibition In Motion and Past President of the Vancouver Metal Arts Association. She teaches in the Jewellery Department at LaSalle College Vancouver. Louise Perrone is represented in Canada by Galerie Noel Guyomarc'h and The Craft Council of BC Gallery and in the USA by Heidi Lowe Gallery and Gallery 2052


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"I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need." Luke 11:8
In His response to the disciples request to teach them to pray, Jesus gave them a sample prayer that we often refer to as "The Lord's Prayer." Then He gave them an example of persistent prayer. Jesus told a "Suppose you" story about going to a friend in the middle of the night and asking for bread. Jesus ends that story/example with the above sentence from Luke 11:8.
I like the phrase the NIV version of the Bible uses, "shameless audacity." Jesus wants us to have that quality in our prayer life. He explained that the sleeping friend would give in to the late night request because of the brazen bold courage of the one who was asking.
I don't think that God is ever motivated to give us what we ask in prayer because of the pressure in which we place upon Him. But He allows us to develop shameless audacity, or brazen bold courage, in order for us to truly own our request. My Bible has this comment on verse 8, "Persistence, or boldness, in prayer overcomes our insensitivity, not God's. To practice persistence does more to change our hearts and minds than His, and it helps us to understand and express the intensity of our need. Persistence in prayer helps us recognize God's work."
Jesus then goes on to say in Luke 11:9-10, "So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
A few weeks before Easter, there were a couple of groups (at Sunrise campuses) that gathered for 10 Days of Prayer. Some met at 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for those 10 days, another met at 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. I had the privilege of taking part in a couple of those groups. We sang a few songs, spent time praising God in group prayer, and then got into small groups and fervently asked God to bless all the efforts of all the campuses during Easter week. That time of prayer in groups of 4 or less was always at least 25 minutes in length, and it flew by. Everyone was always shocked how quickly the hour had passed.
As we consistently asked God with boldness to bring many to Himself, we really began to understand the intensity of need. I was amazed how much prayer God answered in the lives of so many people last week. I was also surprised by the joy of those who prayed and also sacrificially served.
If you want to be more motivated concerning the things of God, start specifically praying with shameless audacity for what you know He wants to do through you. You'll be amazed by what doors He opens.
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Our Ontario campus serves people in the Ontario, Chino, Upland and Rancho Cucamonga communities. David Gaunt serves as Campus Pastor.
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Spitsbergen … is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway.
… The administrative centre is Longyearbyen. Other settlements, in addition to research outposts, are the Russian mining community of Barentsburg, the research community of Ny-Ålesund, and the mining outpost of Sveagruva. Spitsbergen was covered in 21,977 km2 (8,485 sq mi) of ice in 1999, which was approximately 58.5% of the island's total area.
The island was first used as a whaling base in the 17th and 18th centuries, after which it was abandoned. Coal miningstarted at the end of the 19th century, and several permanent communities were established. The Svalbard Treaty of 1920 recognized Norwegian sovereignty and established Svalbard as a free economic zone and a demilitarized zone.
Source: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitsbergen
(All photographs created with Gibellini GP810 camera and Ilford FP4+. Lenses are Rodenstock Apo Rodagon 240mm f/5.6, Nikkor M 300mm f/9 and Nikkor M 450mm f/9.)
The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Polish: zamek w Malborku; German: Ordensburg Marienburg) is a 13th-century Teutonic castle and fortress located near the town of Malbork, Poland. It is the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It was originally constructed by the Teutonic Knights, a German Catholic religious order of crusaders, in a form of an Ordensburg fortress.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbork_Castle
In March 2019 I had the opportunity to visit Vardø, which is a community at the extreme northeast of Norway.
I brought my Mamiya 6MF camera and a bunch of Ilford black & white films for the trip.
This work aims to explore the shapes – or design – of nature created from the ice age until our time. The artwork and beauty of nature itself and the power of water, ice and time is the major target of these photographs.
Such hidden gems are often threatened by human intervention, such as construction work, road building and the like. As a photohgrapher I will show the uniqueness and beauty of what nature had to work for thousands of years to create. By conveying the beauty through photographs I will show my audience the value of such places on this earth, hopefully making it more difficult to destroy them.
©Bjørn Joachimsen
©Bjørn Joachimsen 2018.
©Bjørn Joachimsen.
Landmarks of Norway
This collection of images represents an ongoing work that aims to visualize some landmarks of Norway.
According to Wikipedia "A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances."
Through many years I have visited natural landscapes, infrastructure and buildings that stand out all over Norway.
To be continued…
Medium format photographs (6x6) from Vienna, Austria.
Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast. The city has a proud history from medieval age. Today it is Poland's principal seaport and the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.At the end of WW2 the Gdansk Old Town suffered vast damages and was rebuilt during the 1950´s and 60´s.
In the 1980s it would become the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, which played a major role in bringing an end to Communist rule in Poland and helped precipitate the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The seascapes of the Norwegian coast are impressive and ever changing due to weather, time of year and tide.
The heavy waves from the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea has shaped the massive rocks into exiting sculptures that never cease to excite me.
All images are © Bjørn Joachimsen
Mefjord in Norway-
Pothole in Ullsfjord, Norway.
Rock. Ullsfjord, Norway
Sea cave in Ullsfjord, Norway.
The Industrial history of Northern Norway is one of my most important scopes within photography.
In earlier decades people were creative and innovative in their entrepreneurship in order to utilize local minerals and marine resources in order to make a living.
Nowadays most of this industrial activity is history, but I pursue its remenicenses.
Láhko is a marvellous experience. Spectacular karst formations, ranging from millimetre-deep rills to large fissures and shafts, are seen everywhere. Rivers vanish beneath the ground only to reappear in a completely different place. Corbel's canyon, with its water traps, caves and underground rivers, is especially interesting.
Source: http://www.xn--miljdirektoratet-oxb.no/Global/dokumenter/Publikasjoner/Brosjyrer/L%C3%A1hko_NP_E_nett.pdf
Images from the frozen Hell in the mountains of Norway.
Nature brings back the creatures of human beings.
All images ©Bjørn Joachimsen.


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When a boy with autism mailed a letter to his favorite television show, "Pawn Stars", he had no way to know that they would even read it. But they did, and what they did afterwards was awesome.
On the show Pawn Stars, the stars assess the value of goods brought into a pawn shop. They boy, named "Little J", came up with the idea to offer to sell his Gameboy.
Little J's mom said, "Little J is a huge fan of 'Pawn Stars,' and he talks about the show incessantly. I encouraged him to write them a letter, which he did, and he offered to sell his Gameboy to them for $30. I added a cover letter describing J and his autism — and although I told them that I didn't expect them to actually buy his Gameboy, I did ask if they could at least reply."
Not only did one of the show's stars, Rick Harrison, reply, he sent Little J $30 and returned his Gameboy with the following note:
It was just a small act of kindness from a TV star, but without a doubt, it was monumental to a little boy with autism, and that is why this is awesome.


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Quickie: I don't get the Olympics
I've never been a big sports person. I mean, I like golf, tennis...bowling, volleyball (in a resort pool with tequila shots, preferably). But, give me a bat and I'm handing it right back to you. Which is funny, because I have superb hand-eye coordination.
I also don't watch sports. However, to my credit - I also didn't get the big deal about Richard Sherman's rant into Erin Andrews' microphone. The man had passion, and Andrews handled herself perfectly. I mean, he's a football player, not a golfer.
That aside, I don't get why the Olympics is such a big deal. OK, so it's all about pride in your country, and watching really talented people do what they're really talented at...likely with the help of steroids, but still. To me, it's no different than an awards show...minus the red carpet fashions.
Also, I saw a news report on the terror in Russia - I mean just Google it - and how they found 4 dead bodies strapped with bombs and how "don't worry, the Olympics security is going to be heightened..." and I wonder WHY IN THE WORLD ARE WE DOING THIS?
(SN: For a long time, I thought Sochi was in Japan. It doesn't sound Russian, does it?!)
I say: Let's all do our own competitions in our own countries, air them on TV - then compare times/notes - and then...have an awards show to give the winners their medals.
Complete with a red carpet fashion pre-show.
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Steubenville. Sandusky. The Naval Academy.
These are just a few of the high-profile sexual assault cases that have dominated airtime and headlines over the past year. Unfortunately, it has become all too common to see stories of rape, sexual assault, and similar crimes on the nightly news. An increasing percentage of the most prominent cases are occurring on university campuses and involving students who either perpetrated or were the victims of sexual crimes. This is a dangerous trend that should concern every student at Saint Joseph's University.
While there is no breaking news story of sexual assault on Hawk Hill to cover this week, this topic is always relevant and must be included in our discussions of the campus community. Even though it may not seem like this issue is immediately significant to St. Joe's, it intimately affects countless people at our university.
By focusing on the complex and ambiguous role of sexual violence in our modern culture, we are seeking to raise awareness about this issue and to shape the conversations we must have. There are many ways in which our daily interactions with others and the culture that surrounds us support a culture that accepts sexual violence. Suggestive song lyrics, jokes about issues of sexual violence, and forms of harassment large and small contribute to the perpetuation of this dangerous environment. It is not enough to ignore this issue and pretend that it does not affect our campus community. We shouldn't wait for an unspeakable tragedy to address this issue—it is a topic that we must take on now.
It's time to be honest with ourselves about the myriad of ways in which our culture condones sexual impropriety. It's time to begin a conversation about the complex and multi-faceted issue of sexual violence and the way it affects each and every one of our lives. It's time to demonstrate our support of victims and declare our dedication to making a change in our society.
Only by talking about sexual violence and allowing our conversations to move us to take concrete actions can we battle this trend that threatens, disrespects, and dehumanizes every member of our generation.


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Alice Glass returns with a brand new video and song today. It's called "CEASE AND DESIST," and she's labeled it as "a call to arms for all survivors," following her own allegations of long-term abuse against her former Crystal Castles bandmate Ethan Kath.
The track is electronic pop like only Glass can make it: fast, sort-of-sparse, brittle-feeling, but tough at its core. Glass' vocals are a frantic cry, and a refusal to be downtrodden: "Honestly, you're never the victim" her lyrics implore, offering a balm for her own wounds, but also for those of others too.
In her own words, she says of the track:
This song is a call to arms for all survivors. But being a survivor often means feeling afraid, it means sometimes feeling worthless, like you can't go on. We need to fight back against those who have victimised us and against the feelings that tell us to give up inside. Sometimes we think we deserve the pain others have inflicted on us. This song is what I need to tell myself to get through each day, and what I hope other survivors can remember when they feel like they can't make it through the darkness of their own recovery. Every day is a fight.
It's a touching and personal message, and one that is delivered in Alice Glass' own unique and inimitable fashion. Listen to and see the visual for "CEASE AND DESIST" above.
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What to see and do in Kuopio
There is many things to do and see in Kuopio. Kuopio Market Hall, famous market place and all old and totally new shopping centres are waiting for you. One of the Musts in Kuopio is to visit Puijo Tower and admire the beautiful lake view. You can enjoy wonderful concerts in Kuopio Music Centre. Kuopio have wonderful museums - also the famous and unique Orthodox Church Museum of Finland called RIISA. In summer time one must in Kuopio is to take a cruise on Lake Kallavesi, read more Koski-laiva Oy and Kuopion Roll Risteilyt. You have also variety of activities to choose when visiting Kuopio and the city is lively with all kinds of events all around the year. Read more http://www.kuopiotahko.fi/kuopio/
Read more about City of Kuopio
Kuopio Guides Registered Association's guides are happy to guide you around Kuopio on your holiday or business trip! SH Traveledu Oy organizes guide services in Kuopio area in co-operation with Kuopio Guides. Kuopio Guides Association people are members of Guides of Finland registered association and they have completed a vocational degree of a tour guide. Therefore our guides are first-grade professionals and the information coming from them is guaranteed to be up-to-date.
In our selection we have thoughtfully designed walking and bus tours. But if you have wishes as in where to go we are more than happy to oblige! Go see our designed tours below:
- Kuopio of Kallavesi, 1,5 hours
- sightseeing tour by foot: parks, alleys, cultural corners, 2 hours
- authors' Kuopio by foot, 2 hours
- tastes and treats by foot, 2,5 hours
Further information: tel. +358 44 737 1449 (Mon - Fri 9.00-16.00)
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Stop by the SBWIS office and pick-up your family's event bag so you have your race bibs and t-shirts ready for wearing on Saturday. The office will be open from noon to 7pm for people to drop-in.
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Earlier Event: July 22Strike Up Some FUN!
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The Nagisa Tank at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is so immersive that when you stand in front of it, you almost feel like you've dived right in and are swimming with the fishes.
The 1.5-meter-deep outdoor tank is meant to recreate the environment of a shallow sand beach in the tropics and it contains about 30 species of sea creatures.
A sea turtle and a blowfish head straight at the camera placed at the bottom, and a shark more than 1 meter long slips past it from behind.
"Many fish have become friendly with people," says aquarium keeper So Abe, 45. "They come to you when you bring your face close to the window."
The Nagisa Tank enables visitors to take a close look at the faces of the animals within and even check out their eye movements.
The tank contains not only several varieties of shark including the scary-looking sicklefin lemon shark, but also the graceful green sea turtle and the hump-headed Napoleon fish.
The reddish manybar goatfish, which has what appears to be a long mustache, is called "ojisan" in Japanese, which is rather unfortunate because that means "middle-aged and older men."
The aquarium feeds small fish with krill and squid fillets, while green sea turtles are fed cabbage and lettuce, says Abe. The sharks make do with ... fish.
To ensure that all the fish have a chance to eat, their food is thrown to where each group is hanging out.


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Waiilatpu, Oct 25th. 1844.
Rev David Greene
Sect A. B. C. F. M. Boston
My Dear Sir: –
Your letter of April 12th. by way of Westport reached me the last day of Sept. I am happy to say that the health of the Mission is now better than for the most of the time the past year. Messrs. Spalding &Eells, have each respectively been here not long since and cheered us by their presance council and prayers, as also with inteligence of things in general at their Station. Since Mr. Spalding's return we have had a letter from him breathing the best feeling from himself and family towards Mrs. W. and myself. I trust your last letter will have soothed and cheered them as would be useful after so much trial of their feelings in relation to the action of the Committe in their case. Not so much the action in particular as that indication of your wish for them to return home across the mountains, when they thought you had full evidence of their dread of that journey. And also the perplexity growing out of the fact that the Committee did not reverse their action in their case upon the reception of the Committe letter of the Mission, representing the difficulties of the mission as settled. And last that your letter only gave consent for him to stay & make another trial.
It is now a moment of much importance at this station.The Immigrants are passing and must be for some weeks yet, as the season is now so far advanced, and many desire to winter with us. I have given no one any encouragement for staying farther than I will do all I can for them after I have supplied the needy [?] passers. A Blacksmith & hatter are to stay, and I have given rooms to two Methodist ministers who will be likely to winter with us with their families. Mr. Cave [Cove?] only got into the room the evening before his wife gave birth to a son.
I have hired Mr. Hinman a young man from the state of New York to teach school for us this winter. It will be an English school for the members of our family. Probably Mr. Spalding may send his & by the aid of the families who will winter with us I have no doubt but we shall have a considerable number of scholars. I am considering the policy of teaching the English to some of the Indian children.
Since planting my foot has allowed me to work with little interruption and by the aid of Mr. Littlejohn we have been very successful with our crops. Since harvest I have made with the aid of Mr. East a run of fine granite Mill Stones forty inches across the face & I have got them into good operation so that I shall be able to supply flour & meal which I do at five dollars for unbolted & six for bolted flour per hundred & four for unsifted & five for sifted meal. I have also from fifteen to seventeen beeves that I can sell which I do at six cents per pound. Out of this I hope to be able very much to reduce my draft upon the Board, although my expences have been increased by extra labour in raising the crop & building the mill.
I must do good to all as far as I have opportunity, and besides it is a measure of self preservation to which I am compelled to prepare myself to supply Imigrants –for in my situation I have no choice left but to supply even although it might leave me in want as last year. And if I devote my time to this in a great measure, I do not feel authorized then [?] to draw upon the funds of the Board but will use my best exertions to defray my expencies, especially as I have so many facilities of the Board with which to do so. If I can do more than to support myself I shall expend it for the benefit of the station to sustain schools both for Indians & whites also.This is a place most advantagious for the commencement of what may soon be an Acadamy & College, both on account of its fine & healthy climate & of its eligable situation.
We very much hope your expectations will not be disappointed in sending a reinforcement of two ministers if possible, for one should be placed at the station Mr. Smith formerly occupied. The prospect now seems to be that all the tribes in the interior of the Continent will fall under the influence of Romanism as they are now so strong as to take probably the entire rear [?] of our Missions.
Mr. Littlejohn left us early in the fall to settle on the Willamette which had become necessary as he appeared to be in haste to get property. Mr. East has left also. I can now hire as much as I desire and I have no doubt but after the [fable?] of Doct. McLoughlin's claim at the falls of the Willamette and of the credit and paper obligation currency shall have found its level, wages will become reasonable.
I cannot speak of the Methodist Mission farther than I think its relations are changed from the mixed relations to [of] Indians &settlers to settlers only with the exception of the station at the Dalls.
Mr. McKinlay paid the Mission one hundred dollars last spring on account of the books which were expected & I hope no further delay has occurred.
I desire you to send me a bolting cloth suited to make coarse & fine flour. And a corn thresher if good ones can be obtained. An approved threshing mill without geering as I would run it by water, and also the corn thresher would be most useful if it could be taken apart for the convenience of the river transportation. In the absence of which I should have to send a waggon to the Dalls for it.
As we want to employ Indians more & more we need cotton goods suitable to pay them with & ready made cheap clothing. If you send us some we may be able to get it up the river in future even if the company do not find it convenient to bring it for us, but I have no doubt they will continue to favour us with small amounts in this way.
You will excuse me for want of particulars about the Indians and things in general, for my time is so occupied between attending to the Mill, the sowing of my wheat, attention to the wants of my family and the supply of the Imigrants that little time is left for writing.
In haste Yours Truly,
Marcus Whitman.
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During a visit by Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) to SUNY Canton, the students of American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, currently spending the summer semester on SUNY Campus had the honor of meeting the Chairwoman of the highest SUNY management body.
At the very beginning of her term, Chancellor Zimpher committed herself to visiting all 64 SUNY campuses within her first 100 days as SUNY Chancellor, in order to meet the students, the administration, as well as the local community leaders, with an aim to creating a strategic plan for SUNY development at the global level.
Chancellor Zimpher started her tour of the campus on June 1st, 2009www.suny.edu, and arrived in SUNY Canton on July 27th, where she met our students, among others www.watertowndailytimes.com. Over lunch and an informal afternoon get-together, AUBiH students had the opportunity of meeting and talking with the 12th Chancellor and the first woman to be named chancellor in the history of SUNY. Senka Rešić, a third year student took the opportunity of talking with Chancellor Zimpher and SUNY Canton President Dr. Joseph Kennedy to draw a parallel and stress the advantages of studying at AUBiH, adding that SUNY curricula are fully and consistently implemented at the colleges and campuses within American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
According to Chancellor Zimpher, future SUNY activities will be founded on the implementation of original ideas that will be of vital importance for the economic development of this largest system of education in the USA. At the very beginning, the idea of investing into international marketing under the leadership of Nancy Zimpher, may find fruitful ground.
"Our competition is probably not even in the United States. We must compete for higher education positioning around the globe. To do that, SUNY, the system as a whole, needs to be greater than the sum of the parts. Only through cooperation can we make SUNY the best model of a higher education system for the American nation, and the whole world", said Chancellor Zimpher in a statement she gave to US mediawww.news10now.com.
Prior to her five-year-long term as Head of SUNY, Nancy Zimpher was President of the University of Cincinnati, and Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin www.suny.edu.


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Customer Experience – The Customer Is In Charge
A customer-centric experience is now essential for all marketers
The Age of the Customer is not just a passing fad; it certainly isn't just this year's marketing buzzword. The phrase, coined by Forrester back in 2011, refers to the massive power shift since the digital revolution exploded into our lives, and refers to how technology, social media, and mobile information exchange are affecting customer service, product development and marketing. It alludes to the fact that 40% of customers have a high willingness and ability to shift their spend. In particular, it refers to this period now in which businesses will be forced to transition in order to become more agile and customer-obsessed than ever before.
According to Michael Hinshaw, author of CMO.com's weekly 'Get Customer Centric' blog, "Smart customers leverage digital devices to access information, anywhere and anytime." This means that they have the power to make a decision about your company in their pocket. The recession meant that customers became more selective about where they spent their money; and the addition of social media and SMART technology into the customer journey means that products and services are being compared in real time and across multiple devices. In fact, as many as 88% of buyers are influenced by online reviews.
Revenue risk could increase by 25-50% in 2017 as more customers shift their spend which is the wake-up call that companies need to realise that the age of the customer is very real, and is happening now. This will serve to accelerate their customer experience initiatives.
Download the full Insight Report today to learn more about the Age of the Customer, and how you can ensure that you're offering the customer an experience that will keep them coming back to you, time and time again.
You can also download our first Insight Report – This time it's personal – to gain even further insight into the wants and the needs of customers.


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There's no time like the present to start keeping better track of tax deductions related to your professional life. Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records year-round will help you out during tax season. But are you even aware of everything that you could be deducting? While there are certain business expenses that just about everyone can deduct, each profession also has unique tax-deductible expenses. For instance, you can deduct the cost of supplies you purchase that aren't reimbursed by your employer. For teachers, that might include classroom items such as paper, pencils, and books. Medical professionals might have to purchase their own scrubs, while day care workers might buy snacks for the kids in their care. Keeping a file of receipts for all relevant purchases will make it much easier to tally everything up at the end of the year.
In and around Milwaukee, you can count on Taxation Solutions, Inc. to help you determine all of the deductions you can claim. We have comprehensive knowledge of the tax codes that affect our clients, and that means being able to help you make the most of your occupational deductions.
Have a question for our experienced pros? Contact us today to learn more!


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The flounder is a cool animal in my opinion. It camouflages but when it is hungry it will attack. my job is to feed it. The Flounder eats a lot of squid, since it is a growing fish.
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Tank 1
Tank 1 has 1 flounder that eats squid chunks. The flounder has black spots on a tan body and eats all of the food we give it. Me, Grant, Danial and Neel only have to feed it and fill up the water.
My tank has one flounder in it. It is very fast it and its a smooth sandy color, it is also flat. The flounder eats a small piece of squid ever Monday and Thursday. Personally I feed the tank and fill its water back up.


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Banner Generator Software
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- Freeware (Free)
- 1.91 Mb
- Windows XP, 2000, 98, Me, NT
AMC GIF Construction Set Pro is the world's most widely-used GIF animator to assemble, edit, and optimize animations and create transparent GIF files. Features: Animation Wizard, Supercompressor, Banner generator and Transitions for sophisticated. ...
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Friday 18. October
At eleven o'clock the next morning Saidq is contacted by Norwegian Police Security Service [NPSS]. They have not read the email about the missing girls until now. They tell Sadiq that he needs to report the girls missing. At half past twelve the papers are in. NPSS sends out a missing rapports to Interpol, while interviewing both Sadiq, Sara and Ismael. At five o'clock in the afternoon the police turn up at their residence with a search warrant. While the family is asked to stay in the living room the police officers search the girl's room, taking notebooks and computer items.
In Turkey the girls travel from Adana to Hatay, Turkey by buss. Hatay is a town famous for being the place people go to if they want to be smuggled into Syria.
Back in Norway, when the police have left, Sara and Sadiq are sitting at home in shock. Sara tells him to find their daughters, and Sadiq agrees to do that.


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Apply here for the for the 2019 Screenwriting Competition!
Calling all girls and young women in New Mexico!
Do you have a story you want to tell? Apply for the 2019 NMGMM Screenwriting Competition. Three finalsits will receive cash prizes and an invitation to the NMGMM Gala in May, where the winning screenplay will be performed as a staged reading.
Finalists will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional female mentors to turn their stories into screenplays or improve their scripts before final judging. It's a great way to improve your writing skills, network with other young writers and filmmakers and have fun!
• An original screenplay (5 pages or less), short story, poem, graphic novel, comic book, or any other fictional story
• A completed application
• A parent permission form (if under the age of 18)
• Submissions open December 15, 2018
• Submissions close March 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm (MST)
• Winner will be announced the first week of April
• You must be a New Mexico Resident to enter
• Open to WOMEN AND GIRLS (age 12-25) only
• You do not need to be an enrolled student to enter
• No screenwriting experience necessary
• Members of the Writer's Guild of America are not eligible
• Submitted scripts or story ideas must be original and the sole property of the applicant(s)
• Submissions in screenplay format must be 5 pages typed or less.
• Short stories, poems, plays, comic books, etc., of any length will be considered.
• Submissions do not need to include dialogue.
• Entries with teams (more that one writer) will be considered
• No substitutions of submitted material
• All submissions that meet the requirements will be considered.
From rewriting and casting to producing and directing, learn every aspect of the filmmaking process to make your short film great. Professional mentors are with you every step of the way.


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Media Releases
ACCAN's work informs public debate about consumer issues in the communications landscape. Welcome to our collection of the latest news and current affairs that impact communications consumers.
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ACCAN voices concerns on communication services
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The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) will tomorrow appear before the Productivity Commission at a public hearing in Sydney to voice concerns about its Draft Inquiry Report on the Universal Service Obligation (USO).
The USO underpins consumers' access to phone services, including payphones. While many may have never heard about the USO, it is an important obligation that aims to ensure voice services are available and accessible to all Australians.
"Unfortunately, the USO is stuck in the past and is not relevant for all the services that consumers need these days, including broadband – something which we are thankful the Productivity Commission has recognised," said ACCAN CEO, Teresa Corbin. "However, the direction that the Commission is advising may put some consumers at risk of a reduced service level, and being isolated from society and the community."
Phone and internet are essential services which should be available to all consumers. The mechanism to deliver these services needs to be reformed to ensure that it is independently accountable and transparent. Many consumer rights and protections hang off of the USO, so it is vital that the frame work which establishes the baseline services is solid.
Regional Coalition welcomes push for data and voice in the USO
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The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission's (PC) draft report into the Universal Service Obligation (USO) with its finding that the current arrangements are in need of reform, sooner rather than later.
Achieving a USO that is technology neutral and that provides access to both voice and data is one of the fundamental pillars that prompted the formation of this Coalition.
NSW Farmers Association President, Derek Schoen, said: "It is pleasing that the PC has recognised that the current USO agreement is out of date and that voice and broadband access should be part of the USO into the future.
Read more: Regional Coalition welcomes push for data and voice in the USO
New Coalition formed to end the data drought
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A group of like-minded advocacy groups have come together to end the data drought by forming the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition to champion better communications services for consumers and small businesses living in rural, remote or regional areas.
The Coalition includes the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), the National Farmers' Federation (NFF), the Country Women's Association of NSW, the Isolated Children's Parents' Association and AgForce Queensland.
"The Coalition was formed to highlight the collective concerns of families, businesses and communities in rural and regional Australia about the lack of equitable access to reliable and quality telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote Australia," ACCAN CEO, Teresa Corbin said.
Telecommunications affordability report shows those on low incomes missing out
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A major report into telecommunications affordability today launched jointly by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and the South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) highlights concerns about low-income consumers in staying connected to telecommunications services.
The report, Connectivity Costs: Telecommunications Affordability for Low-Income Australians, which was based on a survey of over 500 Centrelink recipients and low-income Health Care Card holders, as well as a series of focus groups, found that:
- 66 per cent of respondents rated telecommunications among the five most important factors in their household budget; but
- 62 per cent reported difficulty paying, having to cut back or that they had stopped using one or more telecommunications services for financial reasons in the last 12 months.
Read more: Telecommunications affordability report shows those on low incomes missing out
ACCAN launches 2016-17 policy priorities
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In a speech at the CommsDay Melbourne Congress 2016, ACCAN CEO, Teresa Corbin, outlined eight major priority areas for ACCAN in 2016-17. The consumer centred priorities relate to ACCAN's core focus area of achieving affordable, available and accessible communications products and services for all Australians.
As an organisation, ACCAN represents all residential consumers and small businesses, including not-for-profit organisations. Each policy priority aims to address a segment of the market that is not working for a group or groups within Australia.
ACCAN launches new 'Get Connected' resource for consumers struggling to get a broadband connection
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The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has launched its 'Get Connected' consumer resource which includes a mapping tool and a series of useful steps for consumers who are struggling to get an ADSL connection while they are waiting for NBN to arrive in their area. Issues accessing ADSL services have become a common complaint for consumers, particularly those who move into new areas.
The mapping tool helps consumers to understand the reasons that may be preventing them from getting an ADSL service. For example, if there are few ports available at the local exchange, if the neighbourhood is too far from an exchange or if the exchange is not ADSL enabled. The NBN will be connecting all areas and offering fast broadband connections for consumers. However, some consumers may be waiting months or years for the NBN to reach them. This mapping tool and accompanying useful steps will help them to make a decision about what services would meet their needs in the short to medium term.
Read more: ACCAN launches new 'Get Connected' resource for consumers struggling to get a broadband connection
ACCANect Conference explores the tools consumers need to get connected
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ACCAN's 2016 National Conference, ACCANect: Equipping Consumers to Stay Connected, kicks off this morning with a focus on empowering consumers to get and stay connected to the phone and broadband services they need. Over two days the event will cover a range of topics including digital inclusion, affordability and digital government.
"We're looking forward to exploring the issues that consumers face in getting connected particularly as our reliance on broadband to access services, education and employment opportunities grows," said ACCAN CEO, Teresa Corbin. "Over the two days we'll hear from experts about new research into digital inclusion and affordability. Sessions at the event will feature panel discussions on how we bridge the divide and get everyone connected and will examine barriers to getting connected."
Read more: ACCANect Conference explores the tools consumers need to get connected
Consumers need clear information about broadband speeds
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The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) believes that consumers need more information on broadband speeds and that this information should be clear and presented upfront. Broadband performance issues are the highest growing area of consumer complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, and ACCAN is regularly contacted by consumers about unusable broadband services.
ACCAN's submission to the ACCC's consultation on broadband speed claims highlights that information provided to consumers about broadband speeds is often confusing and can also be misleading as claimed speeds frequently don't match reality.
Read more: Consumers need clear information about broadband speeds
USO needs to guarantee essential communications services
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In its submission to the Productivity Commission's review of the Universal Service Obligation (USO), the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has proposed an expanded scope for the USO, broader affordability measures and changes to ensure greater inclusion for people with a disability. The proposed changes would ensure that all consumers have access to essential communications services.
The current USO only guarantees supply of a standard telephone voice service. ACCAN believes this scope must be broadened to also guarantee data services, essential content (education and government services) and include service guarantees for connection, fault repairs and reliability standards.
Read more: USO needs to guarantee essential communications services


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My Chernobyl
In November 1995 Climate Central's Shari Bell (then with CNN), traveled to Chernobyl in the Ukrainian republic, as part of the CNN team reporting on the lingering effects of the disaster nearly a decade after the explosion.
The Age of Man: A New Geologic Epoch
Recent human activity is having such a significant environmental impact on the planet that we may be entering a new geologic epoch, known as the Anthropocene.
20 Big U.S. Cities that Should Worry About Sea Level Rise
A new study highlights 180 regions in the U.S. where sea level rise is likely to have a major impact. Here are photos of the 20 cities with populations over 300,000 which are likely to be affected.
Wild Winter Weather
Some wild winter weather has hit parts of Central and Eastern regions of the U.S. in the past few weeks. We take a look at some of the hardest-hit regions.
Colorado River Basin Supply vs. Use
With drought, increasing water consumption, and climate change, the Colorado River Basin — lifeblood of the Southwest — appears headed for a day of reckoning.
Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011's Floods
Massive floods struck three countries this week: Australia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka
Global Surface Temperature Anomalies
Different groups of scientists use different methods to track global surface temperatures, but the data shows the same warming trend.
Future Renewable Fuel Standard Targets
Renewable Fuel Standards designate the minimum levels at which several categories of biofuel are consumed through 2022.


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Fairdale (FHS) Class of 1971 Alumni List
Help us Update the Fairdale 1971 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
Registered Alumni
1971 Class List
- Gail ANderson
- Gayle Anderson
- Wanda Austin
- Donna Bagby
- Becky Bailey
- Susan Baird
- Nancy Bennett
- David Blain
- Diane Hochstrasser Brewer
- Sharon Burba
- Robert Bush
- Christine Carter
- Robert Combest
- Butch Dobson
- William Dobson
- J W Eaton Jr
- Harold Entrican
- Linda Flake
- Ivan French
- Peggy Hester
- Steve Fairdale Hilbert
- Darlene Hunton
- Melody Judd
- Debbie Kihlman
- Sharon Lamb
- Deborah Long
- David Maddox
- Nathan Maupin
- Karen Murphy Camacho
- Debra Parker
- Judy Perkins
- James Quiggins
- Raymond Smith
- Curt Sosh
- Kenny Walker
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The top movie in theaters during 1971 was Billy Jack, grossing over $98,000,000 in its lifetime. The most popular television series for 1971 was Marcus Welby, M.D.
Hit Songs From 1971
Bridge Over Troubled WaterAretha Franklin
Mama's PearlJackson 5
Won't Get Fooled AgainWho
I Don't Know How To Love HimHelen Reddy
Put Your Hand In The HandOcean
Indian ReservationRaiders
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep CheepMac and Katie Kissoon
Wild WorldCat Stevens
Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling AgainFortunes
Another Day / Oh Woman, Oh WhyPaul McCartney
Hit Movies From 1971
Hit TV Shows From 1971
Reunions and Fairdale High School News
More 1971 alumni from Fairdale HS have posted profiles on Classmates.com®. Click here to register for free at Classmates.com® and view other 1971 alumni.
Missing some friends from Fairdale High that graduated with you in 1971? Check the list below that shows the Fairdale class of '71.
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Jim Bryson is a Canadian "Singer Songer" and record maker. He has released 5 critically acclaimed solo recordings, the most recent being 2018's Tired of Waiting.
2016's Somewhere We Will Find Our Place made many a year end list in Canada, notably Macleans and CBC Music Top 100 songs.
In recent years, Jim has been recording and producing records for artist from all over in his Fixed Hinge Studio he built in 2013. Some names of note Jim has worked with include Oh Susanna, Little Scream, The Skydiggers and Kalle Mattson.
Jim also enjoys riding in the musical sidecar, having played and toured with Kathleen Edwards, The Weakerthans and The Tragically Hip.
Jim lives with his partner and children in his old family homestead in Stittsville, Ontario.
"Bryson's tentative explorations of the ups and downs of Canadian mid-life, of quotidian worries — of depression, anxiety, love and malaise — ring true, as they're funny and moving, never merely complain-y." Sarah Green – Exclaim! 2016


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I'm writing am article series about children's book authors and illustrators I admire and what about their work inspires me.Read More
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BlizzCon 2019 · Anaheim Convention Center
Welcome to the most epic family reunion on the planet. BlizzCon is a place where friendships are forged, heroes come to life, and the most passionate community in the world takes center stage. Get ready for a weekend filled with camaraderie, cosplay, competition, and geeking out over all things gaming. We can't wait to welcome you back home.
BlizzCon 2019 Show dates & hours:
Pregame Festivities: Thursday, October 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PDT
Night at the Faire: Thursday, October 31. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. PDT (Benefit Dinner and Portal Pass holders only)
BlizzCon Benefit Dinner: Thursday, October 31. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. PDT
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DkIT and French Embassy Host 'Goűt de France' Luncheon
The French Ambassador to Ireland, Stéphane Crouzat, DkIT President, Michael Mulvey PhD and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar at DkIT, Dr Sheila Flanagan hosted a very successful culinary event in the DkIT Hospitality Studies Training Kitchen recently to mark 'Goût de France' or Good France-Ireland month.
'Goût de France', initiated by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development and chef Alain Ducasse, is a series of culinary events celebrating French gastronomy, involving 2,000 chefs and 2,000 menus in 150 counties across five continents including Ireland during the month of March. It was inspired by Auguste Escoffier who launched the "Dîners d'Épicure" (Epicurean Dinners) initiative in 1912.
The event was expertly organised by the Department of Hospitality Studies at DkIT. Food was prepared by students on the BA in Culinary Arts programme and service was provided by BA in Hospitality Management students. Event attendees included representatives from local government, business and the wider cultural and hospitality sectors.
Students prepared a five-course, French-inspired menu developed from local Irish produce. The menu comprised a Champagne aperitif with canapés and a starter of marinated mackerel with textures of cauliflower, raisin puree, cucumber & apple dressing, followed by an artichoke velouté with a chive & hazelnut dressing. The main course consisted of loin of lamb, braised shoulder with Ballymakenny heritage potatoes, mushroom puree, tender-stem broccoli, minted pea and broad beans with lamb sauce. The dessert included a citrus bavarois on a madeline base with rhubarb compote and peppermint meringue.
Speaking during the event, French Ambassador Crouzat said:
"I am delighted that Dundalk Institute of Technology has participated for the first time in Gout de France this year with an exquisite meal prepared and served by superbly talented students."
DkIT President, Michael Mulvey, PhD added,
"We were delighted to welcome Ambassador Crouzat and his team to our campus. Good France / Goût de France is an exceptional opportunity to showcase the vitality of agrifood links which exist between our two countries and I am delighted that some of our local food producers could be here today to join the celebration. I would like to thank our Hospitality Studies students and staff for their hard work in preparing and serving the food today. As always food was outstanding and the service was impeccable."


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Another school year is winding down close and it's time to start thinking about thanking the wonderful teachers and coaches who spend tireless hours focusing on helping our kids succeed! Every year parents seem to be stumped about what to give to teachers as a token of appreciation for their hard work. Why not check out your local vendors at Baseline Farmers' Market in Sherwood Park for some really unique gift ideas? The best part is you'll be supporting local businesses right here in our community! Here is a list of just a few ideas that you will find at our market. We have many vendors each week with interesting items, so be sure to pop in on Wednesdays from 4-8 to see these items and more.
Express your gratitude with a unique, handmade card from Cards By Kaitlyn.
Give the gift of delicious cookies from Confetti Sweets. This month they are featuring yummy lemonade cookies!
Thank your teacher for being so sweet, with gourmet flavoured honey from Col-Lee Farm Fresh Honey or tasty jams and jellies from Barbara's Pantry.
Surprise your teacher with flavourful seasoning for dips and cheese balls from Party Flavours Gourmet Foods.
For the coffee lover pop by Roasti Coffee for delicious, freshly roasted coffee beans.
Save your teacher some time with gourmet, all-natural soup mix featuring soups that are ready in 30 minutes from Souptime.
Take a peek inside the Accessory Insanity mobile truck where there are all kinds of neat gifts ideas such as jewelry, bracelets and much more.
For the green thumb, give a beautiful plant from Herbal Roots.
Delicious fudge or other treats from The Sweet Shoppe is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth.
Or go back to basics and give your teacher a fresh, delicious apple (or basket of apples and other delicious BC fruit from Steve & Dan's.
Be sure to check out all of our great vendors when you swing by the market, you may find the perfect gift that isn't already listed here!
Baseline Farmers' Market is located in the Home Depot Parking Lot on Baseline Road in Sherwood Park. Open Wednesdays, 4-8pm rain or shine!


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As we get older, our face shape tends to change, so it's important to find the best eyeglass frames for women over 50 so that we can still look and feel our best. Gone are the days when wearing glasses would make you feel like a little old lady; in fact, most youngsters opt for bifocals as opposed to contact lenses nowadays because eyeglasses can be sophisticated and trendy and can even make you appear younger. We found 17 of the most stylish eyeglasses to suit any face shape. In addition to being practical, they'll make you feel beautiful and confident.
How to Find the Best Glasses Frames for Your Face Shape
Even if you've worn eyeglasses for as long as you remember — or if this is something new to you, as our eye health tends to deteriorate with age — it's important to find the best style of glasses for your face shape. Many factors — such as reduced collagen or changes in the hairline and cartilage of the nose — can drastically alter the shape of your face as you get older. Therefore, what suited you a few years ago might not be the best pick for your face today.
Compounding the problem? There are so many glasses frames available for women that it could get confusing picking the best ones. If you're wondering 'what style glasses suit my face shape?' here's a brief breakdown of each face shape, and what types of glasses frames suit each one.
Diamond face shape: This face shape has a narrow chin, narrow forehead and wide cheekbones.
Best frames for Diamond face shape: Top-heavy frames like semi-rimless, rectangle, oval-shaped, or cat-eye frames, which will soften the cheekbones.
Oval face shape: The Oval shaped face is longer than it is wide, and its jaw is narrower than the cheekbones.
Best frames for Oval face shape: This face is notoriously easy to work with and suits all frame styles, so the world is your oyster when choosing women's glasses for oval face shapes.
Square face shape: A square face shape has a wide hairline and a wide jawline, giving the appearance of a square.
Best frames for Square face shape: Round and oval eyeglass frames that will add length to a square face and complement it nicely.
Heart face shape: Hearts have wide foreheads with a narrower chin.
Best frames for Heart face shape: Bottom-heavy frames will add width to the lower part of the face, but rimless glasses also suit a heart-shape face.
Round face shape: A wide hairline with plumpness below the cheekbones make up the round face shape.
Best Frames for Round face shape: Some cute women's eyeglass frames for round faces are rectangular, square, and other narrow frame designs, which all give the illusion of a longer face.
Oblong face shape: Oblong faces (also known as rectangular or long) are long and have a narrow bone structure.
Best frames for Oblong face shape: To make a long face seem slightly plumper, the best eyeglass frames are wide pilot-style or square-shaped.
Pear face shape: The pear-shaped face has a narrow forehead and a larger, more prominent-looking jawline.
Best frames for Pear face shape: Chunkier eyeglass frames look great on a pear-shaped face, as they balance out its unequal top and bottom half.
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PALO ALTO, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- CNF Transportation Inc. shares rose after the trucking and air freight company beat analysts' second-quarter earnings expectations Monday.
The company reported net income of $39.3 million, or 73 cents per share, compared to $28 million, or 55 cents in the same period a year ago. The company was expected to earn 60 cents a share, based on the consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call.
Revenue for the period grew 20 percent to $1.2 billion, from $1 billion a year ago.
(CNF) CNF, -0.41% Transportation Inc. shares gained 3 to 47 and 15/16.
CNF is comprised of 3 different groups: Emery Worldwide, Con-Way Transportation Services and Menlo Logistics.
Gregory L. Quesnel, president and CEO of CNF credited "industry-leading performance by Con-Way Transportation Services, significant improvement in both profits and efficiencies at Emery Worldwide and continued growth in new business by Menlo Logistics," for the better-than-expected results.
Second quarter operating income for Con-Way rose 35 percent from a year ago to $54 million. Emery Worldwide operating income grew one percent from last year to $22.2 million.
In a statement Quesnel also said the company achieved its first profitable quarter for its contract to deliver Priority Mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
Operating income from Menlo Logistics, Road Systems, VantageParts and the Priority Mail contract, rose 66 percent to $47.8 million.
CNF operates regional and trans-continental trucking businesses, domestic and international air freight companies, and provides other transportation services.


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Back by popular demand our highly requested Liquid Leather Zip Jacket.
This faux leather jacket is made from our beautiful signature soft stretch, extremely lightweight fabric with a matte textured finish. It features a notched lapel with upright collar, soft "lambskin feel" sleeves, a rustic gold a-symmetrical zip closure and faux pocket slits.
For the first time ever, this gorgeous color reflects cognac golden tones, that can be casually paired up with your favorite pair of jeans or dressed up for a night out.
The interior is made from soft knit giving it the right amount of stretch providing you with breathable superb wear.
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Accessories: Rustic Gold
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Wax That is a Safe Salon
Waxing is an intimate beauty process. That's why Wax That follows impeccable safety measures, and shares them openly with our clients.
As the only waxing salon in Austin to offer its own apprenticeship program, Wax That upholds quality care standards through each of its employees. Our safety policies include:
Never double-dipping wax.
Changing linens (with bleach) after every client.
Cleaning tools with medical grade disinfectants.
Using gloves (including for facial wax).
Using tools to select wax sticks (not bare hands/fingers).
Do not rush the procedure or client exchange.
Do not take excessive time to complete the procedure: we want our clients to be comfortable, and comfort is a safety concern.
Disinfect all hard surfaces, including tables and lamps between every client.
Verifying client health pre-procedure.
Inclining our service table at an angle that is correct for the client's body.
Practicing specific safety measures for pregnant clients.
Taking care of our estheticians through service furniture ergonomics.
We also carefully source our retail products, and develop relationships with the artisans who make them.
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Enjoy an evening of dancing, food and entertainment in support of West Neighbourhood House, Out of the Cold and Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement.
Explore your creative side with a costume in the theme of Black and White, or go fancy with black tie attire.
This will be a licensed event, 19 + attendance.
Entertainment will include:
Tasting menu by Sud Forno. Drinks by Plentea. Fashion show by the students of George Brown College. Live music, Historical swordsmanship demonstration and dancing, as well as a silent auction.
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Police: Drug dealer advertised on Craigslist
NORWALK -- Officers from the Special Services Unit of the Norwalk Police Department arrested a Dan- bury man Tuesday for allegedly engaging in a drug sales business that advertised in the "Casual Encounters" section of Craigslist.
Seth Mitchell, 34, of 2 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury, advertised his services as a prostitute in the "male for male" subsection of Casual Encounters, but the investigation into his alleged illicit activities was focused solely on narcotics transactions, according to court documents.
Mitchell faces a long list of drug charges, including three counts of possession of narcotics with intent to sell. His bond was raised from $90,000 to $150,000 during his arraignment Wednesday, and he was given a court date of April 24.
Officers began investigating Mitchell in late January after receiving a tip that a male prostitute on Craigslist was also selling drugs, court documents show. They found his post on Craigslist -- which said he had "420 Sour Kush Haze," slang for marijuana, and "ski," slang for cocaine, court documents show.
An undercover officer met with Mitchell three times, purchasing multiple grams of marijuana all three times, bags of cocaine on two occasions and capsules of MDMA -- a street drug commonly called "molly" -- on one occasion, according to an affidavit.
Investigators obtained three warrants and arrested Mitchell on March 19 in the area of 16 School St. When Mitchell was arrested, he had a small amount of marijuana on him, police said.


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Our weekly event at Balabam in Seven Sisters, with new live acts every Tuesday in the beautiful Balabam, top sound and lights on stage, and delicious food on site.
Samantha Lindo is a Bristol-based singer of mixed Jamaica heritage who brings together a fusion of soul, folk and trip hop and spoken word to create a style that is not easily box-able. Her voice has been described as being 'hauntingly flawless' having 'crowds mesmerised within seconds and her writing 'quietly observant, yet forceful'.
Her last single was released at a secret Sofar Sounds gig supporting British recording artist, James Morrison. She co-founded 'Girl, Girls, Girls'; the all-female arts collective opening their last show at Union Chapel and was invited to sing on the soundtrack of the Museum of London's exhibition celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Suffragette movement.
She released her debut album 'Gateway' at Bristol's Colston Hall with a live performance at the TEDx conference 'Daring to Disrupt' as a featured artist chosen for reflecting Bristol's creativity, innovation and diversity.
Yazmyn Hendrix, London-born loop artist, layers powerfully enchanting vocals, lush harmonies, haunting voice effects and gentle beatboxing. She makes her music in the now - carving something from nothing and making time stand still five minutes at a time. She's an experimental multi-genre singer and songwriter who writes simple songs about complex things; love, life, reality and dreams. Yazmyn is synaesthetic, meaning she associates each song, each word and each instrument with colours and textures; this gives her an original perspective when writing and performing. In her own words, "Sometimes I find myself begging for my inner self to stay strong and guide me; this outer physical world can be so distracting from the truth we already have within. I see music as the channelling of a higher power that connects us all."
Yazmyn has collaborated with Retrospective for Love on the single, 'Let Me Know' from their debut album, 'Random Activities of the Heart'. The track is a carefully crafted groove with lyrics loaded with romanticism and nostalgia, allowing their sound to dabble in delirious déjà vu bringing you back to the first time you ever felt heartache. A union of beautifully crafted jazz and soul vibes have enveloped a collaboration with Mrisi. 'In a Moment,' the first track to be released online from debut EP 'Mamela,' gathered the attention of many. A live recording from Mrisi's mother's house, 'Mamela' is a work of resilience and conscience; it has the ability to make us realise how much impact our words can have. Watch this space for more to come from the pair.
Having returned to London from Brighton this year, Yazmyn is releasing her first single "Stay With Me" on November 9th. Jon Gomm says "Quite Very Good!" before giving her a support slot on his UK Tour. Yazmyn has also supported the likes of Dizraeli and Retrospective for Love. She has recently played at Pride London, Standon Calling, Wilderness Festival in the UK, as well as Pas De Trai and Montagnola Bologna festivals in Italy. With just one teaser released so far, it has already been shared by Rag 'N' Bone Man and Shlomo, among others, gaining over 25K views. We are just as excited as them to see what comes next.
Hailing from Egham, Matthew conceptualised the idea of One Man in the spring of 2014, when he found him self immersed in the endless possibilities of his looping station. By accessing the trinity of himself, guitar and loop station Matthew utilised this as a way of meditation, a tool to reach out to a elevated state of mind. Struck by a realisation that he could create an expansive yet emotional soundscape through a mixture of acoustic and electronic means, Matthew soon wanted to share his experience with everyone. "My sound is to explore the limitations that can be made with this process by using interesting techniques and effects to create new sounds. However I try to make music outside of these limitations as well to have as versatile yet coherent sound to avoid becoming a novelty" described by Matthew One Man.
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