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The second week of the Six Nations Championship 2018 Sees a mouthwatering flight between back-to-back title winners England vs Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. England welcome Wales to Twickenham for an eagerly-anticipated Six Nations encounter on Saturday. Both sides head into the match off the back of productive opening victories, with England beating Italy and Wales smashing off Scotland.
TEAM NEWS 🏴 Wales name unchanged starting XV for Twickenham clash with @EnglandRugby. Dim newid i'r XV cychwynnol am y daith i Loegr dydd Sadwrn. #Natwest6Nations pic.twitter.com/7nuK3dFYZQ
— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) February 6, 2018
TV Channel
The game will be on ITV (coverage starts at 4.20pm) and S4C (Welsh language commentary only – coverage starts at 4pm).
Team News
England coach Eddie Jones says he has complained to World Rugby about the conduct of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones before the two teams meet in Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday. England have brought in Jonathan Joseph for Ben Te'o in one of two changes to the starting line-up in Rome.
Joseph starts at outside centre after making an impact off the bench, with Te'o demoted to a replacement role for the round-two match at Twickenham.
The second change sees Danny Care become England's most capped scrum-half, edging past the milestone of 77 held by Matt Dawson, after he was chosen to replace knee-injury victim Ben Youngs in the No.9 jersey.
Apart from the presence of Te'o and Wigglesworth, the bench remains unchanged.
Wales give an overwhelming vote of confidence to the side that thumped Scotland 34-7 in Cardiff last Saturday.
"It's not great for the game and I've said something to World Rugby about it, I feel that strongly. We've got to respect the integrity of the referee in the game because we've got one of the most difficult games to referee. And the game only gets more complex.
"It doesn't get any easier. There's more density around the ball. The players are bigger, faster and stronger. There's quicker decisions from the referee to make."
Both England and Wales made winning starts last weekend to their respective Six Nations campaigns.
BREAKING | Your England team to take on Wales at Twickenham on Saturday in the #NatWest6Nations…
Preview ➡ https://t.co/GvteYBU2wm#ENGvWAL #WearTheRose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/3BPzka5mvO
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 8, 2018
Team Lineup
England: 15 Mike Brown; 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Jonny May; 10 George Ford, 9 Danny Care; 1 Mako Vunipola, 2 Dylan Hartley, 3 Dan Cole, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 Maro Itoje, 6 Courtney Lawes, 7 Chis Robshaw, 8 Sam Simmonds.
Replacements: 16 Jamie George (Saracens), 17 Alec Hepburn (Exeter Chiefs), 18 Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs), 19 George Kruis (Saracens), 20 Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby), 21 Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), 22 Ben Te'o (Worcester), 23 Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs).
Wales: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Josh Adams, 13 Scott Williams, 12 Hadleigh Parkes, 11 Steff Evans, 10 Rhys Patchell; 9 Gareth Davies; 1 Rob Evans, 2 Ken Owens, 3 Samson Lee, 4 Cory Hill, 5 Alun Wyn Jones (capt), 6 Aaron Shingler, 7 Josh Navidi, 8 Ross Moriarty
Replacements: 16 Elliot Dee, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Tomas Francis, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Justin Tipuric, 21 Aled Davies, 22 Gareth Anscombe, 23 Owen Watkin
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Much is being made about the generational sea change being ushered in by millennials. The difference in the list of top ten brands between GenX and Millennials is yet another example with retail giants such as Canadian Tire disappearing from view. Social media capabilities or lack thereof are cited as a driving force behind these shifts. While there is no question that retail giants need to be social media savvy to engage this audience, it equally important for these retailers to demonstrate that their brands have the substance or depth that comes with living by a clearly articulated set of social values.
Research we have conducted underscores the millennial's continued desire to engage with brands that, like a Wes Anderson film, are able to erase the distinction between style and substance. In short, they want to engage with 'style savvy' brands which demonstrate that they care about more than the bottom line. This is good news for retail brands like West Elm and a watch out for Leon's. A recent Meta4 Insight home furnishing study we conducted reveals that home furnishing brands like West Elm engage millennials because they blend aspirational style with a commitment to community and the environment. Leon's, on the other hand, is not only perceived as 'cookie cutter like' but also 'predatory', 'aggressive' and 'ready to take advantage of the customer in order to feed their bottom line'. As a result, it is a brand that millennials will say 'they have nothing in common with'.
Leon's latest spring campaign promising to inspire these customers will feel hollow to a generation that does not 'admire' the organization's corporate values. In short, millennials want brands that are Wes Anderson like in their ability to erase the distinction between style and substance and in doing so deliver both.

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How can I reserve a table at Dim?
For reservations up to six persons, you can book online. Click here to do so. Credit card details are required for reservations. Because we work with fresh products, and we have a limited capacity, an advance for the dinner service will be reserved on your card. This will be subtracted during your restaurant visit. We thank you for your understanding. To book for more than 6 persons, please send us an e-mail at email@example.com
How long is lunch or dinner?
Please allow approximately 3 hours for the evening. At noon we offer a light and quick 3 course lunch for guests who have limited time frame.
Is there a dress code?
A smart casual choice fits your visit perfectly. We kindly ask you not to visit Dim Dining in shorts or slippers.
Are children welcome to dine at Dim?
Yes, children are welcome at Dim Dining. Please note though that we do not have strollers nor highchairs. We do not provide kids menus.
Can you accommodate guests with food allergies?
If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise our staff when you book so that we can cater for your preference. If you have any food allergies, please notify our staff before you dine so we can advise you accordingly. We will always do what we can to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions.
I'm vegan, can I eat at Dim Dining?
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Are there gift cards available at Dim Dining?
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How do I get to Dim Dining?
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Edulis: Toronto's Newest Eclectic Eatery
Tobey Nemeth and Chef Michael Caballo are pulling from all parts of the globe to give Toronto the best dining experience possible. Edulis, their new quaint restaurant on Niagara Street, is serving a variety of dishes inspired by Chef Michael's
experiences in Canada, Panama, France, Italy, and Spain. Considering that the word edulis means 'edible' in Latin and is used in the scientific name for porcini mushrooms (the pair's favorite kind), it definitely fit the criteria of becoming the name of their new restaurant.
When it comes to the food, "Chef Michael promises not to top everything with foam," their website states. But although Chef Michael takes pride in not topping everything with foamy concoctions, the dishes he puts together are definitely in the same ballpark.
The dinner menu consists of a slew of rich dishes such as a veal sweetbread "sausage" with porcini mushrooms, hazelnuts, and watercress; duck breast with foie gras, spinach, birch syrup, and spelt berries; and roasted duck hearts with wild dandelion and bacon vinaigrette. Customers also have the option to "pre-order" before their next visit where they can request the chefs to "truffle anything," or prepare them a heritage chicken, St. Canut milk-fed piglet, or a whole roasted foie gras.
Aside from the dinner menu, there is also a cheese and dessert menu, a wine and cocktail menu, and a prix-fixe Sunday lunch menu with a salad course, ricotta gnocchi with savoy cabbage, squash purée, breadcrumbs, and sage; a choice of either braised duck or greens for the entrée; and lastly a choice between two dessert dishes.
Edulis is open for Sunday lunch from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Skyler Bouchard is a junior writer at the Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter at @skylerbouchard.


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Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we've had a small Fortnite booth today on Warsaw Book Fair 2018 in Poland on the national stadium. I don't think it was a competition or anything, just casual players playing Battle Royale. Here's a shot from the morning (that's why it's almost empty):
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After being called out on Twitter for leaving what some called a bad tip, Andre Roberson took to Instagram to share his side of the story.
Andre Roberson is defending his $13.97 tip.
After a picture appeared on Twitter on Thursday, calling out the Oklahoma City Thunder wingman for leaving a 2.8 percent tip on a $487.13 bill, Roberson decided he needed to set the record straight.
According to TMZ, this incident took place Wednesday—the same day Roberson reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract to stay with the Thunder.
In the post, Roberson says he already tipped the bartender $200 before he purchased the bottle in question, and his family and friends know he is actually a "great tipper." He also made note of his botched math ($487.13+$13.97=$501.10 not $500), and says that can be attributed to the drinks he already had.
Whether it was one bottle or not, between the new contract and the bad math, Roberson is going to have a tough time saving face on this one.
The original Twitter exchange is below, along with some additional commentary from Roberson's teammates Steven Adams and Enes Kanter.
@FlyDre21 get paid 30 million for 3 years and tips this!!! Your trash!!! pic.twitter.com/OSONPSBSUA— David Rodriguez (@DavidRo74294058) July 6, 2017
Shouldn't have had to tip you it was just a bottle at a bar ...there was no service ..now I can see if it was a club! You Reaching bro— Andre Roberson (@FlyDre21) July 6, 2017
Dude you obviously have no tact whatsoever. Have you worked in thus industry before dont jump on this train bro!— David Rodriguez (@DavidRo74294058) July 6, 2017
We just out here tipping more than $13— Steven Adams (@RealStevenAdams) July 7, 2017
Hahaha oh no!! Don't do that to him like that plz 😂😂— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) July 7, 2017
Maybe next time Roberson goes out for drinks, he'll make sure to bring Adams and Kanter along to handle the tip.


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Open Positions
Field Coordinator, MA Voter Table
MVT seeks a dynamic, full-time Field Coordinator to join the Massachusetts Voter Table team. The Field Coordinator will manage relationships with partner organizations and coordinate field programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and a strategic thinker. They will also have a background in managing field programs, demonstrated coalition and campaign skills, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. This position reports to the MVT Director.
Essential Job functions
- Manage the implementation of MVT partners' field programs, ensuring benchmarks and goals are met;
- Connect partners organizations' field plans and integrated voter engagement goals to develop deeper coordination and collaboration;
- Support partner organizations through the development of field plans, providing technical assistance, messaging guidance, and responding to program requests;
- Serve as the organizer and driver of coordinated table projects/programs;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations;
- Assist in the development and implementation of all statewide, strategic plans;
- Create tracking systems to synthesize organizational plans and produce reports on gaps in the overall strategy;
- Work closely with the Data & Targeting Manager to provide partners with appropriate analysis, technical assistance, and guidance in their work;
- Provide strategic programmatic assistance, guidance and support to the Table's work including the development of shared metrics and evaluations, innovative new approaches, long- and short-term organizing strategies and engagement of new allies and potential partners;
- Assist organizational partners in developing integrated voter engagement plans that encourage year-round civic engagement programs including issue education, organizing, voter registration and mobilization.
- 2 years' minimum experience in labor, political or community organizing and political campaigns preferred. Field organizing and direct voter contact experience required;
- Strong VAN (Voter Activation Network) skills required;
- Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities;
- Experience facilitating coalitions and knowledge of Massachusetts' political landscape is a plus;
- Familiarity with digital organizing tools and analytics (email, mobile messaging, social media) is a plus;
- Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively;
- Ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure, be detail oriented and meet deadlines;
- Ability to think independently and creatively;
- Must exercise good judgment and discretion and be able to work independently and as a member of a group;
- Ability to engender trust with table partners and confidence in the work;
- Spanish language skills are highly desired;
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the state; a driver's license is a plus;
- Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.
We are hoping for a June 2018 start. Salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, depending on experience. A generous benefits package is included.


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Speed Training
Liam Clemons
Track is upon us! Well almost. January is almost in the books and we will be making the switch to Track-specific training in a couple of weeks. Training for track is different than cross country. The fundamentals of aerobic training are not much different, but when we get specific, track looks and feels faster to most athletes. We primarily run three races: 800m, 1600m, and 3200m. The three races are all basically middle distances and therefore, require more speed work than a 5K race.
In order to meet the needs of our very diverse team, the coaches have conferred and decided upon a strategy that will tease out the speedy talents of some and develop non-inherent speed in others. The nice thing about getting faster is everyone can do it. Some of us feel like we have more or less genetic speediness, but no matter what you are starting out with, it can get better. Now, that is all well and good for the coach to say, but how does the athlete actually make it happen?
Speed must be worked on everyday in some fashion or another. In order to understand this, first take a look at what "speed" is in the world of running. Speed as defined by physiologists world wide is a product of stride rate and stride length. Basically, how fast can you put one foot in front of the other and how much ground do you cover each time you do so. Getting faster is the result of improving one or both of these components. Other things to consider are ground contact time, vertical bounce, and force (how hard a runner strikes the track). If we start by trying to improve stride length or stride rate, we can start seeing improvements almost immediately.
Speed can be improved on the track and in the gym. Drills, stride, hill sprints, and bleachers are all activities designed to help runners improve their stride rate. Just doing them is not enough though. In order to maximize the benefits of these activities, they must be done with focused intention to get better. You will only see improvements when you perform these activities with your best effort and evaluate yourself so that you see improvement each time. Your body will remember movements that you repeat over and over again. The more we do anything, the stronger the neuromuscular connection becomes. Therefore, practicing with bad habits will lead to bad results and practicing with good habits will turn you into a winner.
Work done in the gym or on the field as part of what we call "core" is meant to improve your strength and flexibility with functional movements. Power is a key factor when considering speed. Members of the Nike Oregon Project lift several times a week all year. Their coach, Alberto Salazar, says that his runners actually perform better when lifting more, even right up to their peak races. Distance runners who lift are not seeking to put on muscle mass in the gym, they are looking to gain strength in their lean muscle mass. However, that does not mean that runners should lift light weights. Lifting "heavy" ads strength faster and more effectively than light weights with a lot of reps. One cannot just simply start lifting heavy weights right away though. Our strength routines are designed to improve general strength first and gradually build you up to lifting heavier.
So, do you want to get faster? If you do, set goals for yourself and focus in practice everyday. As Coach Sue points out fairly often, "We race how we practice." There is no magic race-day switch that you can flip. Work on speed daily and it will be there for you when you need it.


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What is the latest gift of brain to mankind. ONLINE Learning. ONLINE Learning can benefit 7 billion...
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What is the latest gift of brain to mankind.
ONLINE Learning.
ONLINE Learning can benefit 7 billion of the world from cradle to grave.
ONLINE is for millions and billions.
Since ONLINE can be shared by million its almost costless. If accessed by 1 million per year cost is only 10 cents per year per course.
The most congested population is K12 .
Turkey is the only country in the world to have online 100 % to all its 15.000.000 K12 population.
And free. It is an example to the world.
It is the social responsibility project of Turk Telecom .
Same can be done in the USA by Microsoft for 60.000.000 K12 students. Why not.
It is a matter of vision.
In fact we have the English versions of all K12 contents we are willing to share it with USA .
Coming to higher education.
Higher education is more universal. All nations go to each other to get higher education.
A fantastic project www.academicearth.org in the USA has great vision.
They offer 150 or so contents in almost every field from Yale, Princeton,, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, Columbia, Uni of Michigan, Oxford, Cambridge, London Uni. and more in the near future. All courses are fantastic. Anybody in the world can access a Yale course as a Yale Students at Yale Campus can access. The exactly the same lectures and materials, homeworks, exams. It is free. Iam opposed to that. I ask them to charge a nominal $ 10-20 per course for sustainability. If a course is taken by millions in the world it is a good income for the sustainability and enlargement of the project.
Plus there are some others. But rather than creating more sources it is much better to support the academicearth.org since it proved itself and it is a perfect working project without any doubt.
Let us have our vision to enlarge academicearth.org as soon as possible.
academicearth.org courses can be shared by
Community Colleges of USA
Other colleges and Universities of USA
Whole world universities and colleges
1-2 billion can reach them.
Please look at the matter as a brand name. An online by an unknown university is worthless internationaly. So we have to support academicearth.org. They have the best name in town and in the world. They can also develop more courses according to requirements of other community colleges and colleges., since they will have resources once they sell courses at $ 10-20 .
The first job of ICDE is to classify all OER material. Let us do not encourage free things but nominal prices. I do give a job to ICDE to support, promote disseminate in the worl academicearth.org
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Dismissing Sh*tholes: What we have to lose
Some of my favorite people come from sh*thole places. These are the places I've sought out in my life for various reasons. I've sought them out, not, primarily to help those who live there, but because they help me. They are more like me than many of the folks I encounter in the United States. Their crusts of perfection have been cracked open, they've been broken by circumstances from which one can never hide. They have gathered their children in the middle of the night as the rumble of a landslide draws nearer, grabbing only their hands, and running for their lives. All of their possessions and several loved ones would end up buried in that mud, and they would begin again. Their souls open and wounded, their hearts so close to the surface you can see their pulsing straight through their eyes which leak sometimes involuntarily as they make their way to the water jugs Unicef left out front of their temporary homes. In other sh*thole places I've held the orphans left by AIDS, I've met the widows crowned so by the same disease, now raising five children on their own. They've told me of the way they plan their crops— some to trade with others for alternative nourishment, and the rest to save for the drought to feed their children. The way they raise goats, not because they are rich enough to dream of eating their meat, but so they can sell one for each child every year to allow them to go to school. Yes, even the girls. These widows' only hope is that AIDS doesn't kill them before their children are self sufficient.
These women and men, these children have taught me what it is to live close to the edge, to endure and savor a life which is so apparently tenuous. They have seen me not for the clothes I wear or the color of my skin, but for the cracks in my outside that let the true light out. They are real in a more accessible way than most people will let you access in the United States. They are real because they can't help but be real. The world has shaped them more quickly than it shapes those of us who are cushioned by air conditioning and car transportation which is better housed than are many people in the world. There are those of us that live in the creek beds and have our rough spots smoothed over a century or more, and those who are born of volcanoes and earthquakes, those who emerge from crevasses left by disease and drought.
I was fortunate enough to have some of those internal volcanoes develop at a young age, and I've always sought that reality in others. I needed to emerge from the shell of being "right" and "perfect" and seek what was real in the world, seek others who knew what it was to be broken and healed. It's why, in my teens and twenties, most of my friends were a good bit older than me. They had enough life under their belts to be real. Broken and healed again, one can find their hearts through the cracks.
I travelled to the Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation in South Dakota several times in high school, and I saw there a kind of brokenness I had not born witness to before. I experienced the wisdom of those people, a reality where coming together as one was the only way to survive, and certainly the only hope of thriving. I wanted to live in that way, to learn what they had to teach me. I wanted to learn the way of growth through belonging, of knowing someone through their spirit rather than their possessions or professions. I went there to be healed at the feet of a great matriarch with cracks so deep in her hands and feet one could not wonder about the ease of her path, and a heart so large she enveloped all in her presence.
Later, I made my second spiritual home in El Salvador in the foothills of a relentless volcano. A country whose dense beauty rivals that of Hawaii if you can see through the trash which has no infrastructure to be removed, and the vast slum that has crept up on the edge of San Salvador. If you can live past the gang violence learned in the US before the Bush administration's shake down of our prison system, sending all of the great gang leaders back to their country's of origin to carry out the profession they learned within our borders.
In the 24 hours since Trump declared these places sh*tholes, I've seen so many posts of immigrant stories. Stories of valor— one African immigrant who entered and reentered a burning building to save several people before losing his own life in the fire, business owners who are now employing other Americans with their ingenuity, and mothers who have started after school programs for children in need. I have read posts, noting that Jesus himself came from a sh*thole place, suggesting that we never know what treasure might be hiding there.
I know who is "hiding" there, and they are not hiding. They are shining their light, they are sharing it with others. They are widows who wake with their children at 5 am to begin the work of walking the 5 mile roundtrip to the well in the morning and plowing the fields and starting the fire to cook before school starts… and then take the time to cook a little soup for the ailing elderly couple on the next farm. They are the fathers who ride a bus two hours to the city every day to earn enough cash to send their children to school, hoping beyond evidence that their children can escape that land of sheer survival. They are the families who sit picking beans together and talking about their days rather than being plugged into their screens each evening. They are the ones who thank God, and mean it, every morning just because they woke up to another day— the day that will bring more hard work and physical pain than most Americans endure in a month. They are not hiding. They are abundant, and if we do not welcome their teaching and their presence among us, it is we who will miss out.
We have a lot to lose by dismissing these countries as sh*tholes. Not just politically-- we lose the lessons they have to teach us about society and connectedness, about resilience and hard work, about innovation at the edges, and about making something from nothing. I am not naive enough to believe that a complete open-border policy would work, but certainly we have missed the boat if we, as a country, cast out entire countries as worthless. If we believe there is nothing to learn from welcoming them, or even from visiting them there in the rich teaching ground they inhabit. I plan to continue to surround myself with people from sh*thole places. I still have much to learn.


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Festival of American Song
The 2018 TCU Festival of American Song will feature Guest Artist – Jake Heggie – Sep. 30 – Oct. 2.2018 TCU Festival of American Song – Event Schedule
The idea of the Festival of American Song was conceived by Angela Turner Wilson to promote all genres of American song and it's significant living composers. The FAS is typically a two day event. The first day is divided into three segments, morning rehearsals with the composer, the masterclass with the composer, and a concert featuring the composer's works with the composer in attendance. The following day features an afternoon concert/discussion with the composer addressing the issues of career, process, collaboration, and inspiration.
For the last three years, Shields-Collins Bray, TCU alum, has served as Festival Pianist and Artistic Advisor. Current and former TCU students participate by serving as performers for the concerts and masterclasses, ticket coordinators, ushers, distributing publicity by posting posters or social media, and other administrative duties. Last year's festival employed 12 TCU students as performers and three students as assistants.
Past festivals have featured Academy Award-winning composer John Corigliano and Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown.
For further information, contact:
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State legislators boarded a helicopter at Milhon Farms in Martinsville, Indiana, on Aug. 14 to view crops from a unique vantage point. Indiana Farm Bureau member Jerry Hodges set the tour up for Sen. Rodric Bray, and Reps. Peggy Mayfield and Jim Baird.
The purpose of the flight was to highlight the impact of rivers and streams on cropland throughout the basin. After they landed, the legislators were treated to a crop dusting demonstration where they were able to learn more about the modern technology used in the process. (See photo.)
"Most legislators have little to no direct experience with the agriculture industry," said Hodges. "The more awareness we can give them the more likely they are to be able to grasp on to it and share that knowledge with other legislators."
Bray said the helicopter tour enabled him to have a new understanding on how much land is used for crops and how the land is affected when the rivers come out of their banks.
"What I enjoyed most [about the helicopter tour] was the perspective it gives. You look at the erosion and the movements over the years of where the river has been, where it's planning on going, and what it does when it gets out of its banks," Bray said. "Today was a great picture of that. You could see all the damage that's been caused from the couple of floods we've had this summer."
Mayfield took the tour as an opportunity to learn more about what happens on a farm and how technology has advanced. Mayfield said she left with a better understanding on topics like crop dusting and erosion that will be helpful if either issue comes up during the legislative session.
"If we don't hear legislation about it this year, we might next year or four years from now," Mayfield said. "I'll be able to look back at this experience and remember what I saw and what I learned."
Baird said he was impressed by the power and precision of the planes during the crop dusting demonstration. He enjoyed learning about the ability to seed cover crops, apply pesticides or apply fertilizers with accuracy using GPS technology."The technology in the equipment can absolutely control where they [farmers] are putting the materials," Baird said. "It was really interesting to see the capabilities that these planes have. Bottom line is I think you have to recognize just how advanced agriculture has become."


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Has the National Association of Realtors succumbed to paranoia over the prospect of national banks getting into the real estate business? Or has the association launched a deliberate campaign of misinformation to raise money for its lobbying activities?
A press release the 970,000-member organization released last week about federal banking laws appears to be so farfetched in its assertions that it suggests the folks at NAR have gone at least a little bit bonkers.


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Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Oats
Whenever I find large containers of berries on sale, I buy a lot of them and use them for days... in everything. Whatever I can't use, I just freeze. This is a great way to keep costs down and get in all the nutrients that berries provide. Berries also boost something that most fruits don't, lower carb and calorie content. Try this recipe out the next time that you have a lot of berries on hand. These are boosted with lots of cacao for full on chocolate flavor and serious nutrition benefits. They are also further boosted by the hemp powder, maca powder, and cacao nibs for vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The greek yogurt adds a nice dose of protein.
- 2/3 Cup Quick Cook Oats
- 1 Cup of Fresh Strawberries
- 2 Tbsp Hemp Powder
- 1/2 Cup Banana
- 1 1/3 Tbsp Cacao Powder
- 1 Tsp Maca Powder
- 2 Tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1/3 Cup 2% Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tsp Cacao Nibs
- Slice up the strawberries and bananas.
- In a small pot, place the oats and double the amount of water. Bring to a low boil and then turn down heat to low.
- Mix in the banana and half the strawberries.
- Mix in the hemp powder, cacao powder, and maca powder. Stir and add in water so that the oats keep from sticking. Cook for 3 minutes to 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, place the greek yogurt.
- Top with cooked oats. On top, place the chocolate chips and cacao nibs. Finish the bowl with the remaining strawberries.
Total Macros
P: 26g, C: 90g, F: 13g, kCal: 570
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I have a 50-year-old sibling with multiple medical conditions (uncontrolled epilepsy, a stroke that left her physically and mentally impaired, paranoid schizophrenia, to name a few) that have left her isolated and miserable. My 80-plus-year-old parents are her caretakers. She has the very best doctors, social workers and therapists — but none can give her a fulfilling life. She calls me crying every night, often threatening to commit suicide, a threat she has tried to make good on dozens of times. I'm struggling to know if I should stop talking her out of suicide and instead give her options for a death with dignity. If she were dying of a terminal illness, the discussion could be more frank. But what of these chronic conditions with no end in sight? Name Withheld
Your sister's situation sounds awful. So is the quandary you face as her caring sibling. But I'm afraid there is no straightforward way out. When people are in possession of their mental faculties, they are the experts on whether their lives are worth living. One reason is that they normally know more than anyone else about what their lives are like. Another is that some things in people's lives matter only because they themselves care about them — and they know best what they care about. Someone might find it worthwhile to endure a great deal of physical suffering in order to live long enough to hold her first grandchild or see her poetry collection appear in hardcover. So, in a wide range of circumstances, we should defer to a person's view about whether her life is worth living and, on that basis, let her end it if she chooses.
That's not only because she's best placed to judge whether it's worth going on but also because only she has the authority to decide whether to do so. Even if you are correct that someone's life is not worth living, you don't have the right to end it. She alone has this right. Yet she can exercise it only if she has the capacity for the appropriate deliberation. I'm not a psychiatrist, but given the problems you describe, I wonder if this condition has been met. Her multiple failed suicide attempts, moreover, might give you reason to think your sister isn't committed to carrying it through.
I work in a school that is part of a larger religious organization. A colleague who works part-time, ''Gina,'' also works as a freelance graphic artist. Recently, the director of the religious-education arm of my organization (not the director of the school) asked Gina to make signs for the school. I saw her working late on these projects and suggested to her that she should be paid. A week later, my boss (the director of the school) told me that she was approached by Gina about being paid, and she was not pleased that I was the one who suggested it. She said that doing ''favors'' like this is how you get ahead and that I was supporting a nonhelpful work environment.
I am disappointed with myself for speaking to Gina before giving my boss a chance to rethink the appropriateness of the ''favor.'' I am also disappointed inmy boss for thinking that asking to be paid for work is fomenting an ''unhelpful'' environment. Is the performing of favors just ''how the world works,'' or is there an ethical boundary in there somewhere that could guide us? Name Withheld
Exploitation doesn't necessarily involve villainy. The director who asked Gina to help out probably thought this was a fine way to support a valued institution. Your superior probably thought she was making a point about the benefits that can come to staff members who go above and beyond.
The fact remains, however, that when a boss asks for ''favors,'' she is often abusing a position of power. She ought to know that employees might wonder whether their prospects might be affected by how they respond. And so there are opportunities here for exploitation by the boss and for currying favor by the employee. Each of these involves defects in the relationship between people who are supposed to be working together respectfully toward an organization's goals. Indeed, talk of ''how you get ahead'' seems to acknowledge the manipulative nature of what's going on.
You might think that being at a religious organization makes all this less likely, but the opposite may be the case. The exalted public purpose of the institution can make it seem simply reasonable to ask someone to be ''helpful.'' So I don't find your boss's attitude all that surprising. But the main way someone who works for such an enterprise ''helps'' is by doing her job properly. I agree that you might have broached the subject with your boss first. But one reason managers need to think these things through is that failing to do so leads to exactly the sort of workplace tension you're describing. It would have been fine if Gina had been asked to provide professional services free to a religious institution she didn't work for. The fact that she was an employee — even a part-time one — made it much less so. Thoughtful leadership requires reflecting on how things look from below.
The longtime girlfriend, ''Janet,'' of an old friend, ''Dave,'' called and swore me to secrecy: She had found another love but did not want to tell Dave, as he was ill. She asked me to stay in touch with Dave as he needed help with his health issues.
Honoring my word to Janet made talking with Dave difficult. I wanted to tell him the truth, but I had given her my word. I was agonizing over what to do when another friend spilled the beans. What was the ethical thing to do, keep my word to Janet or tell Dave the truth? Name Withheld
Janet was making a mistake. Sick or well, you're not better off believing people love you when they don't. Of course, she was right to think that, given his medical condition, Dave might have suffered physically as a result of discovering that she no longer loved him. But physical health and subjective happiness are only part of well-being. And being in the dark about the central relationships in your life is a very bad thing. On balance, I would have urged Janet to free you from your promise. After all, the secret was getting in the way of your helping Dave — which is what she wanted you to do.
But if she didn't free you, your telling Dave what you learned would have violated an important form of confidentiality. People often need help assessing their situations, and they wouldn't be able to get it if they thought others felt free to pass their confidences on. Janet's desire for secrecy might well have been self-serving, but you weren't wrong to honor your word.
A general lesson here: When people ask to swear you to secrecy as a preamble to a disclosure, you might want to think twice before letting them proceed.


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Thank you everyone for the spark of positive energy that radiated from last week's fit post. It makes me happy so many people are interested in such a subject even if weight loss isn't their goal. It's great to know people care about healthy meals and basics to fitness.
This week I wanted to help shine light on some good snacking alternatives with tournament season coming up. It's a lot more simple than you think. Especially if you don't have dietary restrictions such as a dairy allergy or gluten allergy. However, we have solutions for those too!
Decay and I have traveled a lot for tournaments and just in general for things we enjoy. One of the hardest things can be keeping on track when you travel. But, there are hacks to this. Small things that you can do to help and also counteract the unhealthy things you may consume while at events.
First we'll go over some stuff pre-travel you can practice at home, snacking alternatives.
I know some of my favorite things to binge on before going healthy were doritos and other high carb and gmo filled treats. Luckily the supermarkets have a lot of alternatives now too! A common misconception also is that fruit is a healthy snack. Small amounts of fruit especially earlier in the day are not bad for you, but over all many fruits are high in sugar and also add to your carb count for the day. You're best off snacking with more protein based foods if you can.
Snacking at home:
My current favorite for a chip alternative are these cheese puffs made out of chickpeas. Chickpeas you say? How could these taste good? I highly recommend trying "Hippeas" they're the same texture and shape as a cheese puff and the far out fajita flavor is out of this world. Decay loves the white cheddar flavor. And if you're a dairy-free person the white cheddar is dairy-free. These come in at about 17g carbs per serving (and I think a serving is like 20 pieces) so you have quite a point here to get a snack fulfillment. They additionally have 4g of protein per serving as well. I'm a huge fan of these and their flavors.
One of Decay's favorite snacks when he's having a low carb friendly day is celery with organic peanut butter. Yes, that simple. This is a treat I think we all saw our parents typically try to make but probably with little raisins on top to dub the "ants on a log" look. But peanut butter is a healthy fat especially if you get one that doesn't have additives and is just the ground peanuts, palm oil, etc.
A great snack to make at home that is a healthy and high protein treat would be non-fat greek yogurt, agave nectar drizzle, and organic granola. You wanna make it only about 1/2 cup of greek yogurt for the portion, but that is about 14g protein itself. The carbs you'd count from this would be that of the granola specifically. If you get a granola that has the label gluten free the benefit is most of the ingredients are better kinds of carbs. I won't get into it here but there is a difference between complex carbs and regular carbs like that in white bread. Not all carbs are the enemy and that's important to know. I really enjoy this granola I'm going to post here and it has some hemp seed in it also which is great for you
Snacking outside the home:
Now with a few alternatives listed above. What can you do at tournaments? You're on the go constantly. On the floor, waiting for pools, you're hungry. Instead of getting those overpriced nachos, let's elaborate on on the go snacks you can bring.
First and most convenient, we have protein bars. Not all protein bars are good for you. But some brands are. Quest has a great variety and you cannot go wrong with the cookies and cream quest bars. A whopping 3 net carbs and 21g protein you have a great snack on the go to hold you over till you can consume a full meal. Some other protein bar brands I'll back are ONE and MusclePharm. MusclePharm actually has some great vegan friendly with a good texture protein bars. I am currently dairy free so I tend to order these. The peanut butter flavor is amazing, you won't regret trying it. Luckily most stores will carry quest brand though. So you can get those at the gas station you stop at prior to your matches.
Protein powder is actually another amazing thing to bring traveling. You can conveniently mix it with water and you have a tasty shake depending on what brand you buy. Optimum Nutrition and Syntha-6 are some of my favorite mix with water whey proteins. If you need something non dairy that mixes well with water the Vega All-In-One Vanilla Chai absolutely tastes like a chai latte and has no texture or chalky appearance after shaking it. I like it more than whey shakes in all honesty and it has vitamins and minerals you need for your day in it also.
The third one that Decay and I enjoy a lot when traveling for snacks are jerky and nuts. Decay enjoys a good beef jerky. Any of the jerky especially if it is a natural one you'll notice might be high in sodium (make sure you're drinking lots of water and you'll be okay) but they are pure protein and no carbs essentially. Same goes for nuts. Where I prefer almonds and cashews, Decay is a big fan of pistachios. All of which are delicious and a quick snack. If you aren't a fan of the regular taste of salted or lightly salted almonds though, you can try some of the flavor fusions that Blue Diamond brand makes or also gas stations typically have these amazingly yummy dark chocolate dusted almonds. Any of these are great choices and help hold you over eating a handful in between matches until you can get out to eat.
I really hope these help some of you. If there are others I can think of I'll definitely add more to this. But for now I feel these are the best go-to's when your goals are to stay healthy and give yourself some proper nutrition when at tournaments.
One last little note I wanted to add in that has helped me personally, I sometimes will use a coffee with only almond milk in it or a Vanilla Coke ZERO as a filler before a meal. I wouldn't recommend this for someone who craves sweets and hasn't learned control yet. But I swear it helps me from binge snacking so much and feels like a treat. As long as it's not in excess it's totally a great way to cut back cravings for things that we all desire.


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So today's word is Fun. But I decided it needed an exclamation point so now it's Fun!
(I think I am gonna throw off the 5 minute time restraint a little. Because it's more fun!)
I like to do things that make me giggle with delight. I like to be around people that make me giggle with delight. I guess I like giggling with delight. Full on belly laughs are good too. My husband and I try really hard to have fun in our little family. We sing silly songs, make up silly games, tell silly jokes, have tickle fights (which are all one-sided because my husband is not ticklish. NOT FAIR!), and try to outdo each other with goofiness and silliness…and that is just the two of us. Our 6 year old joins in our silliness and fun and adds his own brand of humor. I am always happy to do things with friends that are fun. And sometimes I am surprised at how much fun I had when trying something new. I recently got to go shopping with a very good friend of mine and her teenage daughter. I love them both so dearly, so naturally we just have fun together. But, this shopping trip was extra fun for me because it's something I rarely do. And, we always celebrate birthdays together (the daughter's birthday is on my birthday, and the mom's is the day after), so this year we went to shopping on Main Street in our college town. We looked at stuff, giggled at silly sayings on wall plaques and cards, ate too much goodies, and enjoyed each other's company.
The best thing about fun is that afterwards my heart feels full of life and spirit. It's hard to be grumpy and cranky when one is having fun. The ability to laugh is one of God's greatest gifts, no? I mean, why else would Proverbs 17 :22 say " A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bone." (KJV).
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
This successful event has become a wonderful opportunity for college students to perform before qualified NATS adjudicators and to meet and hear singers from other colleges and universities. It also provides NATS teachers a venue for their students to perform, and a place for camaraderie. Here are a few important points:
Only matriculated college students (studying classical voice with a NATS-LA teacher who is on a college/university faculty) may participate.
All teachers sending students will adjudicate, assist, or pay a fee for their replacement for that day.
There will be winners in all categories.
Please plan to attend the teachers' luncheon. This informal luncheon is a great time to meet other college teachers in a congenial atmosphere. The luncheon is included in the teacher registration fee. Unfortunately, we cannot rebate the luncheon portion of the fee for those not attending. If you would like to host a guest at the luncheon, please indicate on your teacher registration form and include $12 per person.
Please complete the registration form and send it via email to firstname.lastname@example.com or send it through regular mail. You will still need to mail a check with all fees included to Susan Ali (see registration form).
If you know any members of national NATS who want to participate, they may join NATS-LA on or before March 1st and their students may participate. Please feel free to email me with any questions at firstname.lastname@example.com
Take note that NATS National requires we follow standardized NATS Auditions Regulations. Title of the event, age limits for categories, repertoire requirements, etc. are a part of these requirements. We are required to use standardized adjudication rules and forms. Participants will receive more information about the adjudication process. Pianists are not permitted to play from copies of music or from electronic devices. They must play from the original source. You may copy and paste the link below if you wish to learn more about the NATS Auditions Regulations Document on the NATS National website:
Please look over the detailed audition regulations in this document and let us know how we can be of help as you prepare to bring your students to the auditions.
One final item: We are asking you to sign the registration form to indicate your understanding of all rules stated on this document, on the NATS websites, and on the NATS National Auditions Regulations document (link above). This is asked of you in order to avoid any confusion over our following of the National Regulations as required.
Saturday, April 13, 2019 ORANGE COAST COLLEGE, Costa Mesa
8:00 AM-10:00 AM Student rehearsal with staff accompanists
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM Teacher/Adjudicators meeting
9:30 AM- 1:00 PM Preliminary Auditions
12:00 PM Student "Meet & Greet" with light refreshments in outdoor quad
12:00-2:00 PM Faculty Luncheon in Conference Room.
Preliminary audition results will be posted as soon as possible as adjudication is completed for each category.
Finalists will then practice with staff pianists.
2:30 PM Final Auditions will begin/Awards will follow
NATS teacher/adjudicators: Please plan on staying for the Finals as all will vote at the Final Auditions.
NATS-LA Student Auditions
Collegiate Division Regulations
1. Collegiate Audition Coordination: The Auditions Chair coordinates physical space, logistical matters, all publicity and correspondence including registration, judging assignments, and volunteer help. (The NATS-LA President has the authority to enforce all regulations governing the auditions, to see that scores are tabulated accurately, and to resolve any problems arising from infringements of length of study and repertoire requirements.) For NATS-LA Collegiate Auditions 2016, 2017, 2018, the Hospitality Host arranged and provided food service for the event. This is in place for 2019 as well.
2. EACH INDIVIDUAL NATS TEACHER BEARS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SEEING THAT HIS/HER PARTICIPATING STUDENTS CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS BELOW. Regardless of teacher or student error in following regulations, NATS member teachers will yield to the rules here and on the NATS National Website (NATS Audition Regulations) if an issue concerning rules should arise.
3. Divisions
All students participating must have voice as their major concentration at a community college, college, or university program. It is ultimately at the discretion of the individual teacher into which division a student is placed. Please make your decision carefully. Contact the Chair if you have questions. Please note the age limitations have changed due to the standardized regulations. Please contact me if your student does not fit one of these categories. They have granted us some options here.
The Hall Johnson Spiritual competition takes place only on years of the NATS National Conference; therefore, there will be not Hall Johnson Spiritual category this year.
Division Length of Study
Freshmen Women (up to age 20) 1-2 college semesters
Freshmen Men (up to age 20) 1-2 college semesters
Sophomore Women (up to age 22) 3-4 college semesters
Sophomore Men (up to age 22) 3-4 college semesters
SUPER SOPHOMORES (23- 26) 1-4 college semesters
Junior Women (up to age 23) 5-6 college semesters
Junior Men (up to age 23) 5-6 college semesters
Senior Women (up to age 25) 7, 8, 9, or 10 college semesters (undergraduate)
Senior Men (up to age 25) 7, 8, 9, or 10 college semesters (undergraduate)
SUPER SENIORS (26-30) 5-10 college semesters (undergraduate)
Advanced College (22-30) Students registered for voice at the graduate level
4. Repertoire
Under-Class Divisions: 7 minutes (Freshmen, Sophomores)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire:
1. One aria or art song
2. One art song in English
3. One foreign language art song
(The repertoire found in the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias collections may be counted as an aria or an art song in the Under-Class Division categories.)
Upper-Class Divisions: 9 minutes (Juniors, Seniors)
Four contrasting selections from classical repertoire:
1. One aria
2. One art song in English
3. One foreign language art song
4. One additional selection
At least three languages must be represented.
(In the Upper-Class Division category, the repertoire found in the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias collections may only be counted as an art song regardless of origin. Any repertoire found outside of these collections will be considered only as the composer intended, as an art song OR aria.)
Graduate Divisions: 10 minutes
Five contrasting selections from classical repertoire:
1. One operatic aria
2. One oratorio/cantata aria
3. One foreign language art song
4. One art song in English
5. One additional selection from the classical repertoire
At least three languages must be represented.
(In the Graduate Division, the repertoire found in the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias collections may only be counted as an art song regardless of origin. Any repertoire found outside of these collections will be considered only as the composer intended, as an art song OR aria.)
6. Time Limits
A. Preliminary rounds: Under-Class divisions: 7 minutes; Upper-Class divisions: 9 minutes; Graduate: 10 minutes.
B. Final Round: Each student will sing one song of his/her choice in its entirety. Time limit is 5 minutes, so repertoire chosen should take into consideration such constraints. Cuts are not permitted per the new regulations.
7. Selection of Finalists
A. During the preliminary round, adjudicators will write constructive comments and a score between 70 and 100 on their scoring sheets. In Preliminary Rounds where there are fewer than six participants, the number of finalists chosen will be as follows:
1-3 preliminary participants = 1 finalist
4-5 preliminary participants = 2 finalists
6 or more participants = 3 finalists
8. Lawful Editions
Pianists may NOT elect to use photocopies. This has been changed in the New National Standards. Please see the link for Copyright Information for NATS Student Auditions for detail concerning NATS Policy/Copyright laws. Pianists are to use original music only, with no copied pages to facilitate page turns. No e-devices are permitted (scanned-in copies).
9. Contestant Numeric Identification
Contestants will be known only by a number assigned to them by the Site Host. No name should be written on the adjudication sheets. Public postings/mailings should be by contestant number only. A master list including contestant numbers and names must be retained by the Collegiate Auditions Coordinator.
10. Non-Refund of Fees
In no case may registration fees of teachers or students be refunded. This is because the monetary prize amounts are determined by income from registration fees. Advance planning is necessary so that prize checks may be awarded the day of the competition.
It is helpful when you fill out the registration form that each division is grouped together (i.e., put all Seniors Women together, all Junior Men together, etc.) Please double check that you have the correct divisions for your students. It is impossible to make changes after you have sent in your application. If you are sending students from more than one college, please use separate application forms
Classical Audition Terminology
An aria is a solo taken from an opera, oratorio, mass, cantata, zarzuela, operetta, or works titled "concert aria". Oxford Online definitions will be used for the purposes of this audition. For example, Purcell's selections from the semi-‐ operas and masques are considered songs.
24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias
The repertoire found in the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias collections may be counted as an aria or an art song in the high school and lower college classical categories. For the singers in the upper college categories and beyond, these pieces may count as an art song ONLY, regardless of origin. Any repertoire found outside of these collections will be considered only as the composer intended, as an art song OR aria.
All repertoire, including oratorio, must be sung from memory.
Original Languages
Selections should be sung in original language or in translation if warranted by common performance practice.
All arias from opera, oratorio, mass, cantata, operetta, works titled "concert aria," or music theater selections must be sung in the original or standard published key.
The word "classical" in this context refers to art songs and arias from the "classical" genre, not limited to the "Classical" period of Mozart and Haydn. In other words, no music theater, pop, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, etc. Published arrangements of folk songs, spirituals, and traditional hymn tunes in English are widely accepted as a part of the classical genre. Students in classical categories may present one selection of this type to fulfill the English art song requirement.
Judicious Cuts
Piano introductions, piano interludes, piano music after the vocal solo is completed, and internal cuts of opera arias and music theater selections are allowed as in common performance practice. Cuts of verse or verses of selections are not allowed. In the case of strophic pieces, all verses should remain that are traditionally included.
Comment Only
Any student may register to sing for comments only and participate in the preliminary audition round.


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Johnsonite Introduces the Ruby Collection
Resilient Floor that Balances Aesthetics and Value Without Sacrifice
Apr 25, 2013, 12:04 ET
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of its integrated and comprehensive product portfolio, Johnsonite®, the commercial arm of Tarkett and provider of the world's most integrated high-performance flooring systems, has added to its industry-leading offering of flooring solutions by introducing the Ruby collection.
In any commercial space, flooring is the element that connects people to a diversity of interior environments with various purposes. Ruby, a heterogeneous vinyl sheet flooring solution, balances aesthetics, performance and value.
Best Value – Real ROI
For limited budgets, Ruby offers a new alternative of an exciting design aesthetic. An exceptionally hard-wearing reinforced polyurethane surface treatment and 28mil wear layer make this product one of the most resistant and durable commercial sheet vinyl products on the market. Whether you are looking for high chemical resistance or easy-to-clean properties, Ruby will help generate savings during the product's lifetime by minimizing the use of water, detergents and energy for floor maintenance. The high wear-resistance and low-maintenance properties of Ruby, together with its versatile color offering, make this flooring ideal for use in heavy-traffic, commercial areas such as hospitals, schools, offices and retail applications.
A Safer Flooring Solution
Ruby has an added surface embossing to provide higher slip resistance to reduce the risk of slip and falls.
Designed to Inspire
Ruby is available in 20 colors, 10 rich wood and 10 all-over patterns, creating motivational and inspirational working environments for those in the space.
Environmental Sustainability
Ruby is manufactured in an ISO-14001 certified plant. It contains 30% Pre-Consumer recycled content. Ruby is Floorscore® certified with TVOC levels
The Ruby collection is a part of the Johnsonite flooring system, which includes rubber, linoleum, homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl, stairwell solutions, finishing borders and transitions. Our integrated color palette runs across our full range of flooring solutions to help create efficiencies that pay-off for the end-user in real lifetime return. Every element is designed to work together functionally, aesthetically and logistically.
For more information on Johnsonite's comprehensive range of flooring solutions, finishing borders and accessories, visit www.johnsonite.com.
About Johnsonite
For more than 100 years, Johnsonite has been a leading provider of innovative flooring solutions that integrate function, design, life safety, and sustainability to enhance productivity in commercial spaces. Johnsonite is the North American commercial brand of the Tarkett Group. With 2012 revenues of $3.1 billion, Tarkett is the world leader for innovative and sustainable solutions for flooring and sports surfaces. Some 10,700 employees and 38 production sites serve Tarkett customers in more than 100 countries. Since January 2007, Tarkett has been owned by the Deconinck family (50%) and private equity funds affiliated with KKR (50%). Tarkett and its Johnsonite brand are committed to providing solutions that balance each component of the triple bottom line: people, the environment and economics. Johnsonite's mission is geared toward enhancing the productivity and well-being of the people who design, manufacture, distribute, live and work with their products daily. Johnsonite is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with operations located throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.johnsonite.com and www.tarkett.com. Follow Johnsonite online via Twitter, @Johnsonite, and on Facebook, www.facebook.com/johnsoniteflooring.
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Matthew J. LaMourie is an attorney in Preti Flaherty's Labor & Employment, Litigation and Immigration Practice Groups. His practice is equally divided between management‐side labor and employment litigation and compliance counseling, where he represents a full range of clients in matters encompassing wrongful termination claims, labor disputes, workplace harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour compliance and OSHA compliance.
Matthew has represented clients in numerous industries, including the retail, health care, publishing, energy, manufacturing and telecommunications sectors. His clients include not only firms located in Maine, but throughout northern New England and Atlantic Canada. He frequently draws upon his varied professional experience to counsel clients in ways to avoid litigation or to effectively manage risks associated with their workforce management practices.
Matthew is licensed to practice in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and is admitted before the U.S. District Court, District of Maine and First Circuit Court of Appeals. Matthew received his J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law. Matthew maintains active memberships in the American Bar Association (ABA), Section of Labor & Employment, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, the Maine State and New Hampshire Bar Associations, the Maine Chapter of the Labor Employment Relations Association (LERA), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Matthew currently serves on the Board of Directors for Rippleffect, a Maine‐based nonprofit youth and community development organization that operates outdoor adventure and leadership programming. Formerly, he served on the Board of the Children's Theatre of Maine and was former Chair of the City of Portland Civil Service Commission.
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It's always great for filmmakers to receive compliments, thank you Celestine! More often than not, these compliment goes to the director or to the talents but filmmaking is really a team effort. To the team behind 'Ali Baba'; you guys are deserving all the praises.
You can watch 'Ali Baba' on Viddsee as well: www.viddsee.com/video/ali-baba
Or you may wish to visit the 15 Shorts website to view some behind the scenes and watch the other films.


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October 10, 2008
Why Doesn't Obama Face More Questions About Alice Palmer?
Barack Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate as the hand-picked successor to Sen. Alice Palmer.
Barack Obama, in other words, represented Palmer's best option for perpetuating her political philosophy via her state senate seat.
Given that Alice Palmer knew Barack Obama well and was one of his close political mentors in the Chicago political establishment, it is reasonable to presume that an inquiry into Alice Palmer's political philosophy would give us additional insight into Barack Obama's political philosophy.
As you may not be surprised to learn, Alice Palmer was well-known as a communist propagandist:
Lest you think Alice Palmer was visiting the Soviet Union to provide objective news coverage, I submit the following:
And no, you probably won't be hearing about this on the nightly news, either.


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On this day in music history: June 12, 1979 – "Teddy", the third album by Teddy Pendergrass is released. Produced by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Thom Bell, Sherman Marshall, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead, it is recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, PA from December 1978 – March 1979. Coming off of the Double Platinum selling success of his second album "Life Is A Song Worth Singing", Teddy Pendergrass returns to the studio to begin recording his third release at the end of 1978. Working once again with Philly International co-founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and label staff producers including Thom Bell (The Spinners, The Stylistics) and McFadden & Whitehead, the album is a mixture of uptempo dance floor burners and the lush, sexy slow jams that have made Pendergrass a worldwide sex symbol. Released to an enthusiastic response, it quickly becomes Teddy Pendergrass' highest charting album in the US. It spins off two singles including "Turn Off The Lights" (#2 R&B, #48 Pop) and "Come Go With Me" (#14 R&B). The album is supported by an extensive tour of the US, including a now legendary multi-night stand at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, that is also recorded for the double live album "Live! Coast To Coast" released at the end of 1979. Originally released on CD in the late 80's, it is remastered and reissued in 1993 by EMI/Right Stuff Records. It is remastered and reissued again by UK reissue label Big Break Records in 2016, containing four additional bonus tracks including the single edits of "Turn Off The Lights", "Come Go With Me", "Do Me" and "If You Know Like I Know". "Teddy" spends eight weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B album chart, peaking at number five on the Top 200, and is certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
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Yesterday was a truly delightful day! We rushed out to squeeze in a manicure, then onto the bus system, heading for the photographer's studio on 9 de Julho. An interesting place, to say the least. Very, very old... and tiny! There was no way I could stay with Tat. I half-heartedly tried to persuade them to let me stay, but the models would have been falling over me.
The photographer directed me to a 'tranquilo' lanchionette. Well... I fled a smoker who decided to light up at the next table, after which they tuned into some football match, while two macho's were demonstrating (with full vocals) some or the other fighting technique on the other side. The food was gross!
I then wafted for a walk down Av. São Sebastian... very much a commercial road without much in the line of useful commerce. Found a confetaria, which I visited later. I spent most of the afternoon (I was there from noon till 5pm) sitting on the appartment steps. At about 3pm, it started to rain, São Paulo style. All in all... fun :)
Tat tells me the portfolio went well. We'll see in a month when we get the photos. This portfolio was more for television and film, as opposed to her previous one, which was directed at the fashion world.
Attention Bob.... !! Corner pub photos Instead of piling all the photos in here, I put them on my site. Its definitely not the same place you remember. The current owner has only been there for three years. He says it was a pub under numerous owners and once was even a 'mercadoria' or whatever lol
Spinning through life on a web of dreams... Unconventional and just slightly eccentric
Friday, 03 February 2006
Beauty and the rain
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As if they need it.
The megawatt stars taking the stage at this month's Grammy Awards are each getting a $16,000 grab bag worth of freebie loot.
Monogrammed pens and balloons?
Nope – the party favors, for performers like Janet Jackson, *NSYNC and Britney Spears, include $1,900 diamond earrings, a one-year bicoastal membership to Sports Club/LA worth $4,500, BlackBerry pagers, iPod music players, and a free, two-night stay at the Ian Schrager hotel of their choice.
Such high-priced baggies have been a standard feature for Grammy stars in recent years.
But baggie planner Distinctive Assets also included a practical item – a personalized bust of each performer, in bronze or aluminum.
Each pair of diamond earrings has a body item, like a Lady Speed Stick deodorant and Tic Tac mint package.
"We try to balance the over-the-top, ridiculous things with things they can use," says Lash Fary, of Distinctive Assets.
Some starlets are getting extra-preferred status – like No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani, who's set to wed Gavin Rossdale and is receiving an engagement present, in the form of $5,000 in plates and glasses from Not Neutral.
The show will take place Feb. 27 in L.A.


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Printed Dress/
Photos by Brandon Hill
Dress: Audrey Three Plus One from Pinks Boutique (couldn't find online, but love these similar dresses: 1, 2, 3, 4) / Boots: Sam Edelman
Happy Thursday everyone, hope you're having a great week! Today I'm sharing another fun look from Pinks to help you transition into fall. One thing I am just loving right now are fun printed dresses. I love long sleeve and loose dresses for this time of year because they are so versatile! They are perfect for those days when the temperature is a little bit cool, but still nice enough for a dress. Changing up shoes, accessories and jackets allows for tons of outfit possibilities. I love having pieces like this in my wardrobe because they are so easy. I don't know about you guys, but I tend to have those days (more often than I'd like to admit) where I just don't want to think about or put a lot of effort into an outfit. I want something that is easy to throw on and walk out the door but still look put together. I think dresses like this are perfect for just that!
What looks are you loving as we transition into fall?


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Apple Fritters for a Junior Cook
This is a great recipe for first time junior cooks – and is the first recipe my daughter followed all by herself. They are like little pikelets with fresh grated apple and delicious with double cream or ice cream.
Recipe from the Junior Cook cookbook by Mary Pat Fergus.
Pictured: My Daughter's first Apple Fritters for a junior cook
½ cup plain flour
A dash of salt
2 tsp sugar
1 egg
½ cup milk
2 of your favourite apples* (pink lady, granny smith etc)
*For a variation, you can use 2 chopped bananas instead.
Sift flour, salt and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or cup, mix the egg and milk together with a fork.
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mix – stir well until there are no lumpbs.
Peel and grate the apples – they will brown quickly so do this just before mixing. Stir the grated apple into the batter mix.
Heat a frypan on medium heat.
Lightly grease with a some butter – you can put a large cold cube of butter on the end of a fork and rub it all over, or drop a dollop in and stir the frypan around til the butter covers the bottom.
Drop large spoonfuls of batter in the pan – 3 at a time or so.
When bubbles show on the top, flip them over and cook til golden.
Sprinkle with sugar, serve with double cream or ice cream.
Makes 8 – 10 fritters depending on their size.
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Project Type: Public
Project: Govett Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
Client: New Plymouth District Council
Budget: $15 million
Lead Consultant: Patterson Associates Limited
Named 'Best Cultural Building of 2015 by Azure Magazine'
As the Project Architect, working closely with Andrew Patterson from Patterson Associates, Jo Aitken played a key role in all phases from briefing and design through to construction.
Following an intensive consultation process that Jo and Andrew carried out together, the initial design process started off with an in-house design competition. Jo proposed a building, wrapped with a curtain of full height stainless steel panels, inspired from Len Lye's stainless steel kinetic art works, particularly Blade, and the idea of creating a 'Theatre gallery', where Len's works would 'perform'. These steel panels would undulate dynamically to create openings, so that the entry to the gallery could change location depending on the exhibits. Len had a desire to make his works bigger and bigger and so this would offer a good opportunity to create a large scale, poetic homage to him that hopefully he would have enjoyed. Led by Andrew Patterson, the building design went through a long but enjoyable process of development into the design that is now built.
This project comprises of a new contemporary art gallery, dedicated to iconic New Zealand artist Len Lye, and the compliance upgrade of the existing Govett Brewster Art Gallery. This project also included a proposal to transform the existing road, adjacent the building, into a public square to become the cultural heart of the city.
This project has many innovative features including the 15m monolithic concrete panels, the curved stainless steel facade and some innovative lighting and power solutions.
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Project Type: Mixed Use - Public, Retail and Commercial
Budget: $500 million
Location: Gare du Midi Bruxelles, Belgium
Director Jo Aitken carried this project as a Design Architect with Ateliers Jean Nouvel in Paris. This was a mixed-use commercial development including redeveloping an existing train Station in Brussels, Belgium. People approaching the station can see their train arriving on the mirrored facade.
This is an incredibly ambitious project, with two towers cantilevering 100m in either direction. A key challenge for this project was working out how to build the 'V' structure over the top of the train tracks, without ever closing the station.
Project Type: Hospitality
Client: Waterfront Auckland and Fu Wah
Location: Wynyard Quarter, Auckland - New Zealand
Budget: $125 million
Lead Consultant: Joint Venture - Patterson Associates Limited and WATG
Jo Aitken worked closely on the design proposal for this successful submission for Waterfront Auckland with Patterson Associates Limited and WATG. The Brief was for a 25,000sqm 5 star, environmentally sustainable hotel located in Wynyard Quarter, with the ground floor dedicated to public uses. As a luxurious hotel, the shiny exterior of building was inspired by the iconic luxury 'Stealth Boat' by Wally, second image, and at the same time a homage to the original ship building shed typology that originally inhabited this waterside location.
Image sources:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/9944826/New-luxury-hotel-set-for-Auckland + http://www.metromag.co.nz/current-affairs/our-chinese-friends/
Project Type: Cultural
Client: New Zealand Ministry of Culture and Heritage and Publishers Association New Zealand
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Joint Venture: Patterson Associates and InsideOut Productions
Andrew Patterson brought Jo Aitken on board again to work closely with him to deliver this high profile project with InsideOut Productions for NZ Ministry of Culture + Heritage.
This was a challenging project that brought together architecture, design, production, music and theatre to deliver a seamless and holistic experience about New Zealand and New Zealand literature. The large sub pavilions were designed to align to create a 360 degree experience from the 'sweet spots'.
This project broke attendance records and won the 'Supreme Award' at the New Zealand Interiors Awards and 'International Category' at the New Zealand Architecture Awards'
"One thing is certain: these architects were awake and working against time and distance to create a representation of New Zealand that wasn't twee and clichéd. Into each scented sub-pavilion they have installed an intimate, hanging library – a book chandelier. Each sub-pavilion is a storytelling device in its own right but when realigned all six become a 360° visual experience, awash with multimedia drama. This exhibition was considered faultless, rigorously thought through, inventive and aspirational… If you could ask one of the 90,000 people who visited, they might say that it was layer upon layer of drama, activity and sensory delight."
Judges Citation
Project Type: Retail / Public
Client: Oravida
Status: Completed
Lead Consultant: Patterson Associates Limited
Winner: 2015 NZIA Architecture Awards International Category
Jo worked closely on the design of this project, located in Shanghai, with Andrew Patterson. The purpose of this project is to promote and sell New Zealand food and wine in the Chinese market.
(Photos by Jo Aitken)
Project Type: Public / Infrastructure
Location: Mont St Michel, France
Completed: July 2014
Lead Consultant: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes
This is a new jetty that both connects and disconnects the famous monument, the second most visited tourist attract in France. It replaces the cause way with a pedestrian / shuttle only access to the island to improve waterflow in the area. It also means that the base of the monument, once a tourist carpark, has been liberated from vehicles who park in a concealed spot on the mainland adjacent the jetty. Director, Jo Aitken, worked on this project with Dietmar Feichtinger.
Project Type: 5 Greenstar Commercial Offices
Budget: $20 million
Lead Consultant: Jasmax
Jo worked on this project as a Design Architect for Jasmax. It was a pilot project for the sustainability rating scheme of which Joanna worked closely with Environmental consultants, E-Cubed.
This building won 4 New Zealand National Architecture Awards including Sustainability, Commercial Design, Interior Design and Urban Design.
Project Type: Public and Urban
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Budget: $20 million
Lead Consultant: Warren and Mahoney
Director Jo Aitken worked on this project as a Senior Architect with Warren and Mahoney. This proposal is a new 3,000sqm library - first greenstar rated library integrated with a new Town Centre. The town square was carried out collaboratively with Boffa Miskell.
Porject Type: Public + Education
Location: Paris, France
Budget: $20 million
Completed: 2012
Lead Consultant: Mikou Design Studio
Director, Jo Aitken, worked as a Design Architect with Mikou Design Studio on this project in Paris. This project, comprising of a pre-school. primary school, middle school and ecreation centre was an urban regeneration project for Bobigny, a run down area on the fringe of Paris.
Project Type: Education
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Budget: $6 million
Lead Consultant: Opus Architecture
Jo Aitken worked closely with Eqo Leung on the design for this project. This project won the top New Zealand Architectural Prize, the New Zealand Gold Medal. This project also won the Asia Pacific Public Service Architecture Award.
Project Type: Tertiary Education
Project: University Administration and Media Centre
Budget: $18 million
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Jo Aitken worked closely on this project for Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes.


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MINNEAPOLIS — March 6, 2012 — Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), the revenue growth experts in global cloud commerce, will host and sponsor Monetization Day at the 2012 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in room West 2020 of the Moscone Center. At this day-long educational forum hosted by Digital River, senior executives representing some of the game industry's largest brands will discuss and answer questions on some of the most pressing and challenging aspects of game monetization.
Digital River's Monetization Day will feature four interactive sessions that explore the critical components necessary to "make play pay" and maximize game profits. Attendees will walk away with global market intelligence, tips to successfully expand into emerging markets, insights into the transition from one-time sales and subscriptions to free-to-play (F2P) models, as well as a deeper understanding of what global payment options are needed to attract local players. The impressive line-up of sessions and industry leaders includes:
"At the 2011 GDC, Digital River successfully produced a collaborative environment that touched on the hottest monetization topics — and we're doing it again in 2012," said Jeff Hemenway, Digital River's group vice president of games. "There has never been a time of greater transformation in the gaming industry. As devices emerge and converge and the purchase preferences and patterns of the consumer shift, game publishers and developers are rethinking their go-to-market strategies and exploring new revenue models. Digital River's Monetization Day is the perfect opportunity to learn how some of games most experienced practitioners and strategists are working these market dynamics to their advantage to strengthen their brands, acquire new players and expand into global markets."
Access to the full-day, Digital River-sponsored event is open to holders of registered 2012 GDC passes. There is no additional fee or sign up required to attend. For more details on the speakers and sessions offered, please visit the Monetization Track page of the GDC website.
Digital River is also an exhibitor at GDC and can be found in booth number 814.
About Digital River
Digital River, Inc., the revenue growth experts in global cloud commerce, builds and manages online businesses for software and game publishers, consumer electronics manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running a global commerce operation. The company's comprehensive platform offers site development and hosting, order management, global payments, cloud-based billing, fraud management, export controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment, multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic marketing services.
Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. For more details about Digital River, visit the corporate website, call +1 952-253-1234, or follow the company on Twitter.
Digital River is a registered trademark of Digital River, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks, registrations or copyrights of their respective owners.
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