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Lowry scores 23 points, Raptors beat Bucks 116-94
TORONTO — Strong on offense and physical on defense, the Toronto Raptors are hardly the same team that Bucks coach Larry Drew remembers from years past.
Kyle Lowry scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Toronto beat Milwaukee 116-94 on Monday night to hand the Bucks their sixth straight loss.
The Atlantic Division leaders won for the eighth time in nine games and moved ahead of idle Atlanta into third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
"Right now they're certainly a different team than they've been in the last two or three years," Drew said. "They've added some real solid pieces that give them a lot of stability. They're very, very deep."
DeMar DeRozan added 19 points, Patrick Patterson 18 and John Salmons 10 as Toronto snapped a five-game home slide against the Bucks, beating them in Toronto for the first time since Jan. 22, 2010.
"They played a much more physical game than we did and we just didn't respond to it," Drew said.
Ersan Ilyasova scored a season-high 29 points, Brandon Knight had 16 and Giannis Antetokounmpo 11 for the Bucks, winless since beating the Lakers in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. The NBA's worst team at 7-30, Milwaukee has lost 14 of 16 overall.
Patterson said the Raptors wanted to impose their style on the struggling Bucks.
"We just wanted to jump on them from the start," he said. "We wanted to trap and be all up on them, give them no room to breathe and limit their offensive rebounds."
It worked, as the Raptors won their second straight over Milwaukee after losing the previous 10 meetings.
"This Toronto team, they're a good team," Drew said. "They're solid across the board at every position. Their bench is a very productive bench. They really get after you. They've got guys that can make shots."
The victory gave Toronto its first five-game home winning streak since Dec. 14, 2012, to Jan. 2, 2013. At 19-17, the Raptors are two games above .500 for the first time since March 9, 2010, when they were 32-30.
The Raptors improved to 12-4 since Patterson and the three other players acquired from Sacramento in a trade for Rudy Gay made their debuts.
"Since the trade, I think everyone has been buying more into defense, concentrating on more than worrying about outscoring opponents," Patterson said. "Everyone is buying into the system, everyone is moving the ball on the offensive end. Whenever we talk and communicate on the defensive end, we have nights like we had tonight."
The offense has also been better since Gay's departure, thanks to vastly improved ball movement. Against Milwaukee, DeRozan led the Raptors with seven assists.
"He's pinpointing the passes," said an appreciative Lowry. "All I've got to do is catch and shoot."
Bucks forward Khris Middleton struggled for the third straight game, making just one of eight field goal attempts and finishing with two points. Middleton has made only five of 29 shots from the floor over his past three games.
Lowry scored 10 points in the first as the Raptors used a 19-5 run over the final 3:45 of the quarter to lead 38-24 after one. Toronto went 15 for 15 from the free throw line in the first.
"Coming into this game, one of the things we talked about was trying to control the tempo of the game," Drew said. "Right off the bat, first quarter, we had seven turnovers. I think they just about capitalized on every turnover that we had."
Toronto missed its only free throw attempt of the second quarter, and Ilyasova scored 10 points for the Bucks — five during a 14-4 run to close the half as Milwaukee cut the gap to 58-50 at the break.
"We had our moments, but we just couldn't sustain on either end," Drew said.
Lowry had 11 points in the third and DeRozan added eight as the Raptors overcame eight points from Ilyasova to take an 88-73 lead into the fourth.
NOTES: Milwaukee is 45-24 against Toronto, its best record against any opponent. … Drew said he spoke to his entire team about controlling emotions after C Larry Sanders was ejected for elbowing Oklahoma City's Steven Adams on Saturday. … Raptors F Tyler Hansbrough (left ankle) missed his sixth straight game. … Toronto recalled G Dwight Buycks from Bakersfield of the D-League. … Newly signed Toronto FC players Michael Bradley and Jermain Defoe watched from courtside seats.


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The 10 Best Garage Shelving Units/
For this post, I have put together a collection of the best garage shelving units currently available.
UPDATED: April 24, 2019.
A quality shelving unit needs to be durable to stand up to the rigors of the garage environment. Stay organized with these shelves to help you get your work done faster and find what you want when you need it.
The following garage shelving units use high quality components and materials to meet your needs.
So here is my list of The 10 Best Garage Shelving Units.
1. AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Garage Shelving
A useful addition to any living space or storage area, the five-shelf shelving unit offers remarkable strength, convenience, and versatility.
Overall Dimensions
36 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 72.5 inches high
Each wire shelf holds 350 pounds for a total weight capacity of 1750 (evenly distributed)
Adjustable-Height Shelves
Create custom-height shelves--no tools required.
Simply clip together the two-part black plastic sleeves around the posts and at the height you want the shelf to sit.
The sleeves can be placed higher or lower in 1-inch increments for ultimate customization.
Heavy-Duty Steel with Black-Coated Chrome Finish
Constructed of durable steel, the stylish shelving unit offers the best of both rugged reliability and modern appeal.
Adjustable leveling feet allow the shelving unit to be placed on uneven ground--a simple twist is all it takes to stabilize.
2. Edsal 4000 lb. Capacity Garage Shelving
Storage rack with five adjustable shelves.
4,000 lb. capacity is suitable for organizing and storing items.
Shelves are made of particle board supported by double-riveted beams and braces.
Adjust in 1-1/2" increments to accommodate items of varying heights.
Frame is made of steel for strength, frame has smooth black finish for resistance to corrosion.
Rivet lock design for assembly without nuts or bolts, instructions included.
3. Seville Classics 5-Tier Steel Wire Garage Shelving
Industrial-strength steel wire construction for multipurpose storage.
Zinc plating provides necessary corrosion resistance in dry environments.
Casters allow for easy positioning.
Shelves adjust at 1" increments.
Includes 4 casters (with 2 locking) and leveling feet
No tools required for assembly.
Limited 10 year warranty.
Capacity on leveling feet: 300 lbs. per shelf.
Total system capacity on leveling feet: 1500 lbs.
Total system capacity on casters: 130 lbs.
4. HyLoft Wall Garage Shelving
Holds up to 200 pounds total and is made from strong, durable steel.
The low-profile bracket design gives you more space and freedom to arrange things.
Each two-pack of white wall shelves is around 9 square feet of storage space.
The units can be mounted side by side or stacked one above the other.
The versatile design gives users a variety of storage options.
2-piece set of 45- by 15-inch wall mount storage shelves.
Steel construction with powder coated finish.
Easy one-person installation with all hardware included.
Multiple units connect to maximize storage.
5. Hopkins Workbench and Garage Shelving
Completely Customizable, Easy-to-Assemble Workbench System
This innovative, do-it-yourself system lets you easily assemble a custom workbench in less than an hour.
All you need is some plywood and 2x4s and you'll have a work bench that will meet all your project and storage requirements.
This do-it-yourself system lets you create a bench that's the exact size you want--up to 8 by 4 feet--by just adding lumber (not included).
Assembly is incredibly easy, thanks to the included, easy-to-follow instructions and cut lists.
All you need is a powered screwdriver and a saw--no other tools are necessary.
For added convenience, only straight, 90-degree cuts are required--no miters or angles--and all the hardware you'll need is included in the kit.
When assembly is completed, the work surface height will measure approximately 36 inches (90 centimeters).
6. Langria Heavy Duty Metal Garage Shelving
Features 6 tiers of adjustable shelving units.
Adjustable leveling feet allow the shelving unit to be placed on uneven ground.
Distance between each shelf can also be adjusted to your preference.
Sleek black covering protects against rust and corrosion, and is non-toxic, harmless and odorless.
Easy to assemble: simply place the clips in the slots at a height of your own choosing, slide the shelves on top, and you are ready to go.
The adjustable feet mean that you spend less time shimmying and balancing, and more time storing and organizing.
Weight Capacity: 661 lbs (300 kg)
7. Sandusky Lee Plastic Garage Shelving
Durable, ventilated resin shelving. will never rust, dent or peel and is chemical resistant.
Can be used indoors and outdoors.
Easy to assemble in minutes - no tools required.
Made of heavy duty high impact impact resin,
Ventilated shelves help prevent mildew.
Indoor/ outdoor use wont rust, stain, peel or dent.
150 lbs Shelf Capacity.
8. Fleximounts Overhead Garage Shelving
Overhead Storage Rack is the ideal system for you to have a highly organized and clean garage.
Avoid water damage by storing your items off the garage floor.
Protect your items and use garage ceiling space to store seasonal and unused items.
Durable and heavy duty overhead storage system has a capacity of up to 600 lbs.
Made of powder coated steel.
Height can be adjusted from 22 to 40 inches providing a convenient and safe place to organize your stuff.
System is simple to set up and all the hardware and instructions needed are included in the package
Integrated grid design is more stable and sturdy compared to others with separate frame and wire.
DIY installation with step-by-step instructions.
9. DIY Rhino Garage Shelving
Rhino Shelf products are commercial-grade garage storage shelves.
DIY kits provide easy, one-person installation.
Eliminate clutter in your garage with aerospace aluminum alloy assemblies that are attractively powder-coated.
Shelf is 33.5" deep. A 4-foot section can hold 650 lbs for an incredible combined storage of 1,950 lbs across the 12-foot span.
Only basic tools are required: Drill, drill bits, drive sockets, stud finder, level, ladder, tape measure, and wrenches.
Shelf decking consists of 2x4s that are available at your nearest home improvement store or lumber yard.
10. Whitmor Supreme Garage Shelving
5-Tier Shelving System allows you to easily organize items your garage.
Organize your household items, power tools, pantry items and more.
Sturdy 350 lb. shelf capacity means you can load it with just about anything you want.
Versatile shelves can be positioned in one inch increments for ultimate customization according to the objects that you need to store.
The adjustable leveling feet have rubber protectors to protect your floors from scratches and damage.
The heavy-duty shelving will allow you to easily hang, stack or organize your items to avoid clutter.
The no tools required assembly allows you to set it up right out of the box.
I hope this list of the best garage shelving units was helpful.
If you think I left out one that is important or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Brandon Hubbard, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

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Hotels in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
San Giovanni Rotondo owes its fame and fortune to Padre Pio. The city centre is entirely residential area with many places of historical and religious interest. Hotels in San Giovanni Rotondo are especially near the monastery and shrine erected in honor of Padre Pio. Next to the Sanctuary, 3-star hotel offer every comfort suitable for a devoted clientele: rooms equipped for elder and disabled guests, but also relaxation and comfort areas for families. For 4-star hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo, early booking is advised.
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4 star hotelHotel Vittoria
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Via Santa Vittoria N.4, San Giovanni Rotondo
The Hotel Vittoria is located in downtown San Giovanni Rotondo, the Apulian town famous for the shrine of Padre Pio. This pleasant 4-star hotel is located near the Church and the Hospital Casa Sollievo della...
3 star hotelLa Solaria
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Strada Provinciale 44 bis del Convento dei Cappuccini, San Giovanni Rotondo
In San Giovanni Rotondo, just behind the monastery dedicated to Padre Pio and surrounded by a lush vegetation Hotel La Solaria awaits you. This comfortable hotel welcomes you with an intimate and friendly...
4 star hotelHotel Valle Rossa
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Via S.Filippo Neri. S.N., San Giovanni Rotondo
The Hotel Valle Rossa awaits you in San Giovanni Rotondo, home of the Shrine of Padre Pio. In just 30 minutes drive you can reach Foggia and the beautiful beaches of the Gargano while the Hospital Casa Sollievo...
Bed and BreakfastVilla Santacroce
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Via S. Croce, San Giovanni Rotondo
In downtown San Giovanni Rotondo, a short distance from the Shrine of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, Villa Santacroce offers a strategic location. The city center, easily accessible from Villa Santacroce, is home to...
3 star hotelHotel Carriera
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Via Sant' Agnese, San Giovanni Rotondo
The hotel Carriera boasts a quiet position in San Giovanni Rotondo, only 600 meters away from the famous shrine of Padre Pio and the hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza.
3 star hotelHotel Euro
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Via Novelli C.N., San Giovanni Rotondo
The Euro Hotel is located in downtown San Giovanni Rotondo, a few minutes walk from the Hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This structure is the ideal accommodation...
3 star hotelHotel Colonne
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Viale Cappuccini 135, San Giovanni Rotondo
Hotel Colonne is located in San Giovanni Rotondo, along the Viale dei Cappuccini, in the immediate vicinity of the Shrine of Padre Pio. A short distance away you will find a bus stop and the Hospital Casa Sollievo...
3 star hotelHotel Fini
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Viale Cappuccini 108, San Giovanni Rotondo
Hotel Fini is situated in a convenient location, between the Church of Padre Pio and the centre of the charming village of San Giovanni Rotondo. The main points of historical and cultural interest in the area are...
4 star hotelHotel Gran Paradiso
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Viale Aldo Moro N° 125, San Giovanni Rotondo
Hotel Gran Paradiso awaits you in San Giovanni Rotondo in a quite location near the Shrine of Padre Pio. This comfortable four-star hotel boasts wonderful views of the country, an outdoor pool and a parking space...
2 star hotelHotel Immagine
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Viale Aldo Moro 150, San Giovanni Rotondo
Hotel Image is five minutes walk from the entrance of the new church dedicated to Saint Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo. Nearby stand the Crypt, the Via Crucis, the church Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Hospital...


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Team earns five more medals at home in Fernie
Heading into the Suzuki FIS World Cup at Fernie last weekend, members of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team hoped to keep their streak alive in the past two weeks the team has won a total of 10 medals.
They succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.
The Canadian medal tally for the past three weeks now stands at 15 medals between the aerials and moguls teams. Of the five medals they claimed at home in Fernie, two were gold, two silver and one bronze.
The action got underway on Saturday, Jan. 24 with a dual moguls competition. After going head to head with the best in the world, Elisa Kurylowicz of Manotick, Ont. and Jim Schiman of Cranbrook, B.C. emerged with victories.
Canada has never had a double-gold victory in moguls before this season, and now they have two at Mont Tremblant Marc-Andre Moreau of Chambly, Quebec and Stephanie St-Pierre of Victoriaville took gold medals in single moguls.
"I barely skied, I barely trained this week," said a shocked Kurylowicz.
The 22-year-old stayed off her skis for most of the week to rest a pulled groin muscle, but went on to post some of the fastest runs of the day. The muscle bothered her, she said, but by the time she reached the finals she was too focused to care.
"For me, speed is a weakness, so duals push me to go faster. I really had to make a mental note to turn on those turbo jets."
St-Pierre, 18, came close to being on the podium as well, but lost a close bronze-medal dual in the small finals against Shelly Robertson of the U.S. St-Pierre, the defending champion at Fernie, lost to Kurylowicz in the semi-finals.
Whistlers Sylvia Kerfoot also qualified for the finals, and went on to finish eighth. Jennifer Simm of Prince George was 10 th , and Jennifer Heil of Spruce Grove, Alberta was 11 th to give Canada five athletes in the top-12.
In the mens mogul contest, Schiman, who is coming back this season after knee surgery, defeated Nathan Roberts of the U.S. to win his first gold medal in duals. His best finish before last weekend was a fifth place.
"After everything Ive gone through, especially with the injury the last couple of seasons, its been a long time coming," said Schiman.
"Its something I always knew I could do. There were times you felt its not going to happen, but you have to keep believing."
Vladimir Tiumentsev of Russia edged out Lauri Lassila of Finland for the bronze.
Moreau and Jean-Francois Therrien of Laval, Quebec were 10 th and 12 th respectively.
The aerials on Sunday saw Torontos Veronika Bauer snap out of her current slump to win a silver medal. She won her last medal back in September in the Australian World Cup.
"I was starting to find the confidence, so I wasnt that upset (with my results). I was jumping well in training," she said.
Alisa Camplin of Australia won her fourth World Cup of the season to solidify her lead in the World Cup standings. Elizabeth Gardner of Australia won the bronze medal.
Deidra Dionne of Red Deer, Alberta was eighth and Amber Peterson of Thunder Bay was 14 th .
In the mens competition, Stever Omischl of North Bay Ontario claimed his fifth World Cup win of the season, finishing just behind Alex Valenta of the Czech Republic.
Omischl was not going to compete at all because of a strained hamstring, but made a last-minute decision to take part.
"This morning I had a five per cent chance of competing, but I took a bunch of Advil and Tylenol," he said.
Ryan Blais of Grande Prairie, Alberta finished third. He broke his fibula in Fernie last year, which caused him to miss the rest of the season.
"This is total redemption," said Blais.
Jeff Bean of Ottawa was fifth and Ryan Snow of Calgary was 11 th .
The freestyle team will be at Deer Valley, Utah this weekend for moguls, dual moguls and aerials competition.


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I am fascinated by the ocean.
I love the sound of the waves.
I love to watch the water as it changes shape to form them.
I love to ponder the ripples in the sand that remain when the tide pulls back.
God keeps the vast ocean in its place, every day, every night, without ceasing.
That's what God is….
When the ocean was born,
I set its boundaries
and wrapped it in blankets
of thickest fog.
Then I built a wall around it,
locked the gates, and said,
"Your powerful waves stop here!
They can go no farther."
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Almost Sweater Weather
Hello everyone, I am officially on Thanksgiving break and I couldn't be more excited about it! It has been a pretty hard first semester of Nursing School, and a break is much needed. I just finished my clinicals at the hospital for this semester; let me tell you it is nothing like Grey's. Although I am pretty crammed with studying for finals and writing care plans amongst the other assignments, I am making it a point to enjoy this break. I will relish the fact that I don't have to set an alarm! SCORE. I am looking forward to spending time with my family that is coming down to spend Thanksgiving with us. Perhaps I'll even get a chance to score some black Friday deals, Bath & Body Works anyone?! If you dare brave the black Friday insanity, then "may the odds be ever in your favor!" I have also created a Holiday Gift Guide tab on my blog with multiple gift guides to give you some inspiration and ideas! Enjoy and happy shopping!
One of my family traditions for Thanksgiving is to buy and put up our Christmas tree. I have already started decorating the house for Christmas and it feels and smells glorious! Is it just me, or does November and December pass by super quick? This is my favorite time of the year and it just flies on by. I wish time would slow down so I could soak everything in. It's still not cold in Florida, which explains me wearing a sweater with shorts. Hopefully it starts getting cold so the weather can match the festivities. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
What are your plans for Thanksgiving?
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Pre children I had a pair of sandals that I adored. They went all over the world with me, Mexico, Eastern Europe, Russia, Australia and many places in between and I can only wonder at the number of miles I covered wearing them. They were, without a doubt, the comfiest and most hard-wearing pair of sandals I've owned and worth every single penny I paid.
I was recently asked if I'd like to try out a pair of Merrell UK Sandals, and of course, jumped at the chance. My usual sandals are Sun Jellies and I liked the look of the Merrell UK ones, and thought they'd be a bit kinder on my feet after I'd been on a long run. I adore my Sun Jellies shoes, but after a long run and suffering a few blisters I was finding that they weren't as comfortable to walk in anymore.
The Merrell UK shoes are great. They are super soft and comfy and after walking a fair few miles in them I can confirm they're my new go to shoe for long walk with the children.
I was a bit worried about the colour as they're a cream – a colour I would usually steer well clear of as Miss E is going through a phase of (purposely) standing on my feet all the time. However, they have stayed remarkably clean and have survived muddy wet fields (when Miss E decides she is going to go for a run and I have to chase after her!)
They're made from a really durable material and there is a velcro strap that goes across the top of the foot which is easily adjusted – perfect for when I need a bit more support on my feet. The sole of the shoe is cushioned so they are super comfortable and I've worn them quite literally all day a few times when I've been out in parks with the children.
I think these sandals will last me as well as my original Merrell UK shoes that I bought some 11 years ago, although I'm not sure they will be quite as well-traveled! I think walking is such a good way to get out and explore and keep fit, and having a pair of shoes that are comfortable like these from Merrell are just the ticket.


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JOHANNESBURG - The United States should have left Ellis Park Friday proud of the fact the team had battled back from a two-goal, second-half deficit to stage its greatest World Cup comeback and earn a remarkable 2-2 draw with Slovenia.
Instead, the Americans departed fuming and bewildered as to why they did not emerge as winners after Maurice Edu's goal was disallowed in the 85th minute.
Edu thought he had tallied the winner, but referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali nullified the goal without giving an explanation as to what exactly happened as he made the Cup's most controversial decision. The best guess was that Clint Dempsey had been called for a foul on Slovenia's Adnras Kirm in the penalty area.
"I'm a little gutted, to be honest," said Donovan, who started the U.S. rally with a goal three minutes into the second half. "They stole a goal from us."
But not the Americans' chances of reaching the second round.
After England stumbled to a scoreless draw with Algeria Friday, the U.S. can clinch passage to the knockout stages with a victory over the Desert Foxes on Wednesday. If the U.S. gets a tie against Algeria, the Americans' hope rests with England's simultaneous game against Slovenia - the U.S. would need an England loss, or a tie in which the English fail to overcome the 3-1 goals-scored lead currently held by the U.S.
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"This is a must win," goalkeeper Tim Howard said. "We're still standing. We're still fighting. Depending on how a few results go. We're still in a really good position. We still can control what we can do."
But the Americans could not control what happened after Michael Bradley gave his dad, U.S. coach Bob Bradley, an early Father's Day present with his 82nd-minute equalizer off a Jozy Altidore header from Donovan's feed.
Three minutes later, Donovan started the controversial sequence, sending a free kick from the right side that Edu volleyed into the net. But Coulibaly whistled no goal.
At first, it was assumed he called offside. There was a foul, but it was a mystery as to which player was guilty. The players asked Coulibaly, who speaks English, but he did not reply.
"It was frustrating," U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra said. "From what I heard, quite a few guys were getting tackled on that play. If there was any foul, it was against their team."


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Must and Should Dos when fundraising (Part 2)
As with any handling of public money, there has to be some rules or governance in how money collected from the community is processed. Please use these guidelines whether you are an Advocacy Matters fundraiser or independently holding an event or activity for us.
These tips are to help you raise money transparently, to feel confident and to understand the principles we use.
- Thank people for their donation
- Collect the money for sponsored activities when donors make their pledge as you are liable to make up any shortfall
- Make sure the public know what they are giving to such as advocacy or a specific project
- Take photographs of you at your event and send them to us with a short description of your activity
- Ask us if you're not sure about anything
- Make your fundraising as environmentally sympathetic as possible
- Make all communication with the public clear
- Never email an organsiation or individual asking for a prize or donation unless they are known to you, but you can write to them using our template
- Always count the money you have raised in the presence of the venue host such as a pub landlord or shop keeper or independent person
- Give yourself plenty of organsiation time and check that your event doesn't coincide with another on the same date
- Pay your donation to the charity as soon as possible or within four weeks of your activity
- Thank people for their donation whether in cash or kind
- Let the press know or publish locally how much your event has raised
- Print the charity's number on all administration such as sponsor forms
- Record how much it cost you to stage the event and how much your investment raised and keep the receipts
- Enjoy your fundraising!


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Sleeveless in Seattle by Duchess and Hare/ Katie Hancock
Hi there! It's Kari from That's-Sew-Kari with the Sleeveless in Seattle from Duchess & Hare. This pattern comes with both a dress and crop top & skirt version. My oldest thinks crop tops and skirts are the coolest thing so I sewed it for her.
After consulting with the measurement chart, I sewed the 6 length in mini with a 3 waist for the skirt and a 4 width with 6 length for the top. My 9 yr old is TINY!! Next time I will choose a shorter length as I prefer it shorter. It's possible I have it sitting a little low on her waist, although that is where she prefers it.
My daughter loves this set and I'm happy that the pattern also has a dress version which my 7 year old would prefer.
Chris's version:
Today we are featuring the Cat's Meow and Double Dutch from Duchess and Hare. These patterns are so cute and combined with the optional cat shaped pockets, it really is the cats meow!
Today we are featuring the Sleeveless in Seattle pattern by Duchess and Hare. Chris and Kari have sewn us both the crop top/skirt and the dress version of this awesome pattern.
When reviewers like Katy live in different hemispheres we get to see patterns made to fit all seasons! How lovely is this dress with the flutter sleeves and those peek a boo pockets are to die for. Nacole shows off the summer version of this twirly lovely dress.
Today Kari and Crystal are showing us their versions of patterns by Duchess and Hare. The Heat Wave Shorts and Sunny Side Top are going to be summertime staples for some lucky little girls!
Today Shea and Nicole are showing us their versions of the Sunny Side top by Duchess and Hare. With just enough ruffle and drape, this top is sure to be a favorite of both girls and tweens alike.
Today Chris shows off her version of the Little Bow Pleat dress by Duchess and Hare. This adorable spring dress is filled with styling options and sure to be a pleaser.
Today Heidi is showing off her version of the Fluffernutter by Duchess and Hare. This set is perfect for spring or summer wear!
Today Weatherly is sharing her version of the Spinny Mini Dress by Duchess and Hare.
Today Rebecca sews the Every Which dress by Duchess and Hare and included the hand embroidered piggie that her daughter adores!
We are serious around here about Halloween if you can't already tell. This costume could be the original worn on set outfit! Nicole combined patterns from Duchess and Hare, Little Lizard King and Made for Mermaids to turn her little into Dizzy Tremaine.


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"There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
The above text is very exclusive to say the least and in our day and age this is looked upon as being bigoted, intolerant and narrow minded. In other words this is the kind of mind set that fuels fanatical fundamentalism. It is becoming increasingly despised, no mater what religious grouping it originates from. For example, Muslims have an exclusive belief system that allows for no worldview other than what Islam dictates. We see the violent clashes of this exclusive religion with other belief systems often.
Christianity on the other hand, in recent years, has taken on a more 'inclusive' stance. Christianity has become more open minded, where it wants to be sensitive, tolerant, sympathetic, and understanding to people with other belief systems, no matter what they are.
But as Bible-believing Christians our beliefs are dictated by God as revealed in the Holy Scripture. But true, Biblical Christianity is an exclusive religion. The Scripture teaches what the reformers summarised in the Reformation period as the 'Five Solas' ('sola' - Latin for 'alone.' )
1. Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone")
2. Sola fide ("by faith alone")
3. Sola gratia ("by grace alone")
4. Solus Christus "through Christ alone")
5. Soli Deo gloria ("glory to God alone")


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Hi, Howard! Welcome to our group!
I think you did good by taking the plant out of the wet pot. I would now clean the dead roots and soak in Hydrogen Peroxide for about 10 min. After that I would leave it in low light bare root for a few days before potting in a pot with good drainage. Good luck and keep us posted!


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"One hell of an addicting flash platformer."
I'm not really too keen on reviewing flash games, but will do so when a particularly enjoyable one grabs my attention. Today I am reviewing one such flash game, which happens to be the quirky (though nostalgic) Super Mario Bros. Crossover.
As one would probably be able to guess, the game has at least something to do with the original Super Mario Bros. on the NES. There is a little bit more to it than that, as Super Mario Bros. Crossover takes the original 8-bit adventure and completely recreates it in Flash. Yes, the complete SMB game that you played as a kid is now available in your browser! There is a catch though, and this is where the "crossover" in the title comes into play. This may be a Mario game, but everybody's favourite plumber takes a surprising back seat role.
Joining Mario in this excellent flash game are several other iconic characters from the Nintendo era. They are Billy, Ryu Hayabusa, Link, Mega Man, Samus Aran, and Simon Belmont. If any of those names are unfamiliar to you, then shame on you! Billy is from Contra, Ryu from Ninja Gaiden, Link from Zelda, Mega Man from his own self titled franchise, Samus Aran from Metroid, and Simon Belmont from Castlevania. All in all, it's a very iconic cast of selectable characters, each with their own play styles.
Billy is probably my favourite character. He plays exactly as he does in any Contra game. He jumps high, has a machine gun, and can fire in virtually any direction. Super mushrooms enable Billy to have a slightly more powerful machine gun that has more range, and the fire flower gives Billy the trademark spreadshot gun. I find that Billy is practically unstoppable when he has the spreadshot, and I only had difficulty playing as him in the water levels.
Ryu has several fun tricks. He can wall climb, slash with his sword, and throw shurikens. When you power him up, his attacks become stronger and he can do things such as throw out boomerang shurikens, which are fairly devastating.
Link is a difficult character to use, I feel. He's very small, his range is terrible, and his boomerang can be tough to use if you are faced with paratroopas and the like. Thankfully Link's fire flower ability makes up for this slightly, as it allows you to shoot sword beams just as he does in the original Legend of Zelda when he has full health.
Mega Man is a very fun character to use, and he plays exactly as you'd expect him to. He has a ground slide, which I haven't found many uses for, but it's good to have it regardless. My only complaint about Mega Man is that he can't jump high on his own. You need to call Rush down to give you a boost up to higher platforms and, in levels where high platforms are plentiful, you'll find yourself losing a bit of time to just calling Rush down. Aside from that minor issue, Mega Man is very fun to play as, and he somehow fits into the Mario universe strangely well!
Samus feels a bit plain, but possibly because I'm not a huge Metroid fan. She is able to turn into a ball and roll around, which doesn't feel as fun here as it does in her native Metroid setting. Her weapons feel a little bit underpowered to me and her range isn't too exceptional, but her rate of fire is actually pretty fast. Her powered up weapon is a sort of zig-zag projectile that, in my opinion, feels worse than her default weapon.
Simon is a pretty cool character. He has a double jump ability and his whip powers up differently depending on which power-ups you get. His secondary attack is his trademark axe, which he throws diagonally into the air. I've had a bit of trouble hitting enemies with the axe, but it's fantastic for clearing bricks!
I won't even bother mentioning how Mario plays because, well, it's Mario! The game even pokes fun at this as well, questioning why you are playing if you don't know how Mario himself plays.
It's a lot of fun to play with these characters in a Mario setting. Many fond feelings towards various NES games from my childhood are contained in this game, and it's great to relive some old sensations that I have not felt in twenty years. There's so much nostalgia here, thanks in part to each individual character and the music from their own games that accompany them.
Beyond the addition of new characters, everything is reproduced one hundred percent faithfully. All graphics and sound effects are as they should be, and the level design is completely like the original game. Overall, this is a very fun game to play. If Nintendo made this game and released it for a few bucks, I'd definitely buy it. Hats off to the creator, Jay Pavlina (aka Exploding Rabbit). You've created a very enjoyable flash game that I find myself coming back to again and again, just to experience various levels with different characters. Good job, sir!
Click here to play Super Mario Bros. Crossover.
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What is an isosceles triangle?
An isosceles triangle is one which has at least two sides of equal length. This property is equivalent to two angles of the triangle being equal. An isosceles triangle, therefore, has both two equal sides and two equal angles. The name derives from the Greek iso (same) and Skelos (leg). An equilateral triangle is a special case of the isosceles triangle where all the three sides and angles of the triangle are equal.
Because the isosceles triangle has two equal side lengths and two equal angles where those sides meet the third line, it is a symmetrical shape. If a perpendicular line is drawn from the point of intersection of two equal sides to the base of the unequal side, two right angle triangles are generated.
Area of isosceles triangle
An isosceles triangle area can be calculated using the formula given below:
Let the length of the base of the triangle be 2a. Divide the base into two halves.
using pythagoras theorem
c2 = a2 + b2
b = √(c2 – a2)
we know that the area of right angle triangle is given by
= 1/2 * base * height
area is = 1/2 *a * √(c2 – a2)
therefore total area of an isosceles triangle is = 2* 1/2 *a * √(c2 – a2)
= a * √(c2 – a2)
Area of isosceles right triangle formula:
area = 1/2 * base * height
area = 1/2 * a *a = a2/2
the perimeter of an isosceles right triangle is the sum of all the sides of an isosceles right triangle.
Suppose the two equal sides are a. Using Pythagoras theorem the unequal side is found to be a√2.
perimeter of isosceles right triangle = a+a+a√2
= 2a+a√2
= a(2+√2)
= a(2+√2)


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SEO, as we all know, is one of the vital elements to an online business. As an agency owner, I get hundreds of emails from website owners asking about their SEO; I offer free consultations, as well as strategy and optimisation sessions with clients. But I must admit, I haven't been as intentional with SEO on my own website. So I thought it was time to get my own website in check, and implement much of what I consult on with clients.
SEO, or 'search engine optimisation,' is simply the way that search engines, such as Google, view and rank your website. When a user types a keyword into Google, it takes less a second for Google's clever algorithm to sort the most relevant websites in order. A lot of people get intimidated by the thought of SEO. They think that to rank well in the search engines requires access to a secret formula. But I've broken the process down into 5 steps which is easy to follow, doable and uncomplicated.
I want to show you that by following these 5 steps, you can implement an effective SEO strategy on your own website that will get results. Bear in mind SEO can take at least 6 months before you even see a sniff of a result. But, done correctly, the SEO work you put in now will pay dividends in the next few months and years.
You need to ask yourself, what phrases or words would you expect potential customers to search in order for your website to show up. And not just that, you need to make sure the keywords will actually lead to conversions. This can be tricky but if you've done your audience analysis you should be familiar with the language your customers use, and what problems they have that your business solves.
There are also tools available to help you do this, such as SEMrush – you can enter both your website as well as competitors websites to find out what keywords you're both ranking for.
Now that you have a list of approximately 10 main keywords to focus on, in 'private browsing' mode, search these keywords in Google, and see where your website ranks. The keywords you have listed may be fairly general. For example, if you're a florist, you expect to rank highly for 'flowers' or 'flower delivery.' Chances are, these keywords will be highly competitive. Try to be more specific, for example 'flower delivery in Warwickshire' or 'florist shop in Warwickshire.' In other words, starting with your basic keyword list, start to build out an extended list of 'long-tail keywords.' These will likely be less competitive as well as being more likely to convert to actual customers.
Try a tool such as www.wordtracker.com (you get a few free searches, and bear in mind the free version covers US searches, so for everyone out of the US, it won't help with local search terms). The results will give you a list of long-tail keyword phrases in order of popularity. As similar to my florist example, in the photo preview below, it shows 'cheap hotel' as being the most competitive keyword, that is, the one that is searched for most. However there are a few longer phrases just a bit behind, which still yield good search results, but could be less competitive to rank for.
If you use Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Adwords etc, you can also look through the data to find what actual search terms people have used to trigger your site being shown in the listings.
If you currently don't use Google Search Console, I highly recommend you sign up. It's totally free but will give you really important insights, as well as loads of other cool stuff. Within Search Console (formerly Webmaster Tools), you can submit your sitemap, index your pages, track keywords being searched and also look at links to your site. All the things that Google takes into account when ranking websites in the search algorithm.In other words, it gives you an insight into how Google views your website and how it performs in the search results. It's a learning curve but once you've got the basics, it's an awesome tool for helping to grow your business.
1. Just go to www.google.com/webmasters to sign up – it's completely free!
2. Once you've signed up, go to add property on the right, then follow the instructions to add your website.
3. You'll be required to verify you own site, and there are a number of ways to do this, so follow the on-screen instructions.
Now that you understand what your keywords are, you need to show Google that your site is relevant for them. This is where the importance of creating regular unique content on your blog comes in. Ideally on a weekly basis, it should be educational, useful, informative, and/or entertaining. Think about titles that will appeal – such as 'an easy guide to….' or 'how I went from abc to xyz.'
My strategy is to create dozens of draft blog posts using titles that relate to different keywords, and then regularly update the post with decent content, before publishing it. You could use something like Buzzsumo to see which are the popular articles. Find ones in your niche then make your content better and more up to date than existing articles.
Google's algorithm is actually able to understand user engagement on your website too, so making sure the content is compelling and readable is essential. Always write your blog posts or articles with your user in mind, but make sure it is also optimised for SEO.
Here are some quick tips on making sure your content is user-friendly:
- Write your article or blog post in a conversational tone. Don't write as if it is a report or a newspaper article. Keep it fairly informal, but professional. Use 'I' and 'you' within the content.
- Try to avoid passive voice; make sure your sentences flow and are easy to understand.
- Make your content thorough but not too long. The sweet spot is around 2200 words.
- Structure your content well so that it flows naturally, with subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs.
- Ensure the content is easy digestible – remember most people are busy, may get distracted, or skim-read the article.
- Make good use of images (more on how to optimise your images in step 3).
- Draw to a close with a conclusion that is succinct but interesting – some people skip to read the last paragraph before deciding whether to read the full post.
- Use a call to action or a question at the end of your concluding paragraph.
What does on-page/on-site actually mean? Google doesn't read our content in the same way that a user does – it reads the source code, which is basically all the back-end HTML. So when we refer to 'on-page optimsation,' it means ensuring your content is compatible with search engines (as well as the user).
I know what you're thinking…"Don't I need a tech expert or developer to do all this stuff..?"
The great news is no you don't! If you have a WordPress website, you can install FREE plugins that actually do all the on-page SEO for you. An SEO plugin will enable you to work through the suggested SEO elements of each web page, and I particularly like one called 'Yoast,' but other popular ones include All In One SEO and Squirrly.
If you have an existing website with content, you can work through your pages and optimise each one retrospectively based on your keyword research. The plugin will also help when it comes to sharing your blog posts beyond your website – i.e. when you paste a link on social media, for example, you can select which thumbnail and the text excert that is displayed.
You may have heard the importance of naming your images for Google, or having the right alt text. But what do these mean, why is it important and what's the best way to do it?
Google (and other search engines) is reading the data on your images from your website – it can't view the picture like humans do. So the first thing to do is give it an accurate name and some context. Here are a couple of examples:
Use 'dozen-red-roses.jpg' instead of '21032018.jpg.'
Use '12roses.jpg' rather than 'IMG5126574.jpg.'
The key is to keep it short, unique, descriptive and accurate.
There is also the option on your website platform to enter alt text – the purpose of which is to show the alternative text of an image in case the page doesn't load, for example. So use the alt text to tell Google what the photo is. You may see it as an option within WordPress image library, or alt='text here'
A good example would be "bouquet of twelve red roses in a vase." Aim for keeping the number of words under 10, and don't 'stuff' keywords in. Make it descriptive but also connected to the content on the page where it features. This will help your page rank for those keywords too, and vice versa, so keep it all relevant.
Another super important thing to consider when it comes to your content, is your website responsiveness – in other words, how it displays on a mobile device. Three of the main factors in determining your search engine rankings relates to the number of visitors and the time they spend on your site. Needless to say, if your website looks rubbish or is difficult to navigate on mobile, people will bounce off quite quickly and are unlikely to return. With well over 50% of web users using mobile devices, it's no wonder Google now puts a huge emphasis on how mobile-friendly (or responsive) your website is.
So another SEO strategy is to ensure your website is optimised for mobile view. Not sure if your website is mobile-friendly? There is a section within Search Console for mobile, or you can use Google's very own test tool to find out for yourself and also get suggestions on what needs fixing: https://search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly
This is your opportunity to grab the attention of potential customers in the google listings. To do this, you'll need to be back in your website dashboard and make changes to your page titles and descriptions.
Also known as 'title tags' your page titles are an essential part of your on-site SEO. They show up on the tab in the browser and also on the title in search engine results. So the title needs to tightly relate to the page content whilst compelling people to click. You'll have the opportunity to edit the title tag for each page on your SEO plugin; make sure it contains not only some indication of what the page is about (as this should also be your target keywords for that page), but your brand name too.
If you're not sure what it should be, here is a very rough equation you can use:
e.g. 5 Step SEO Plan from Jab Marketing
- Keep the total characters for your title tag under 60 characters (50-60 is the sweet spot). The key is to try to put the keyword near the beginning.
- Don't try and be clever and overdo it with keywords (AKA 'keyword stuffing'). This will likely have a detrimental effect on your SEO.
- See how the title is displayed by checking your Google listing. Occasionally Google will cut off the last part, so it might show as: "Beginners SEO advice for …" instead of the full title.
- You want the best result for both Google AND your website visitors so keep optimising until you're happy. Think about what you would click if you came across it in Google, and then apply the formula from above.
A similar mindset is needed here too. Less emphasis (if any) is put on the meta description (i.e. the snippet of your webpage shown in the google listing) in calculating your ranking. But it can make the difference of a user clicking your site compared to a competitors.
- Keep it succinct and compelling; the guidelines is to use around 160 characters.
- You could ask a question that compels them to click, e.g. "Struggling to find a dog collar that stays on?" or something along the lines of a question that you know your customers struggle with and that you can solve.
- Ensure the keywords are included as they get highlighted bold if that's what a user has searched, which helps your clickthrough rate, and in turn will improve your search engine rankings.
- Use a call to action so it's clear what the user will get upon visiting your site. Some examples include: click here to buy now, download a free guide, read this article.
- 'Meta keywords' (which you may see in your plugin) used to play an important role in SEO. But these days they are redundant so don't waste your time. And this is according to Moz – the largest authority on SEO!
When you create a page or a post in WordPress you have the option to change the URL. That is, the bit after yourdomain dot com/
Put yourself in a users position: does the URL give a true indication of what the page covers? If so, great! You can use your keywords here too but don't overdo it. The URL will be displayed both in the search engine listings and in the address bar of your website visitors. Keep the URL clean-looking and sharable.
If you have several words in the URL, use a hyphen between them rather than an underscore or space.
Here's an example of good v bad:
dogs dot com/dog-collars-leads
dogs dot com/dogcollars&leads_for-sale
In Search Console, index your pages and submit your sitemap. This will effectively tell Google about new web pages and blog posts to help avoid waiting in the search engine crawl queue.
Google sees links from other sites as 'votes' of confidence. It can be an SEO boost to have backlinks from other websites to yours, however there is a huge caveat attached to that. Not all links are treated equally. Google is clever enough to know that links from low quality website are meaningless, and even harmful.
Backlink strategies that were once a major part of SEO strategy, have now become quite black-hat and should be avoided. However, Google will see links to your website from a quality website with relevance and authority in your industry or niche as a positive 'vote' in the ranking factors.
Use tools: save a bit of time here with tools such as hrefs and Buzzsumo to suss out where the most articles are shared from.
Find competitor links: using hrefs.com, for example, you can find the links to your competitors websites, and reach out to website owners with a relevant audience, to request linking to your own web article or blog post. The same goes for directories – but choose carefully where you submit too, and don't ever pay for links.
Share your content on social media: on Twitter, use relevant hashtags so that people who are interested in your topic will pick it up. If the article is good enough, they'll share it too! This may not impact directly on your SEO 'score,' but traffic will always help boost your SEO, not to mention the branding and awareness this will generate.
This 5 step SEO strategy is an ongoing process. Don't make the same mistake as me and lose focus on your own SEO efforts. Keyword popularity changes constantly, competitors will come and go, and your own objectives shift as your business progresses. Now you have the basic knowledge to implement an effective 5 step SEO plan on your website, make sure you schedule time in your busy calendar to put everything into practice.
YOUR (and mine!) NEXT STEPS:
- conduct your keyword research
- plan out content for the next couple of months
- work on optimising your existing website content.
What have you been doing for your own SEO? Comment below!
Are you looking for SEO in Warwick? If you'd like to work with Jess on improving your own SEO as part of your marketing strategy, get in touch.


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The Center Manifesto
We believe that budgets should reflect strategy.
That every employee, at every level, in every action, contributes to the success of that strategy.
And that every spending decision we make, large or small, should support that strategy.
We believe that spending should be an investment in sustainable growth.
It's how we build an enduring company.
We believe that conscious choices informed by real-time data should drive business decisions.
And that investing in the right things at the right time can help us all achieve more.
We believe the solution lies not in statements and spreadsheets, but in tools and trust.
We believe that when people have the right information, in the right environment, they will make the right choices.
And that setting a clear strategy, and working together to achieve it, is its own powerful reward.


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Dominic Eickert ('17 DVM) isn't getting a lot of vacation after graduating this May as he is leaping right into a prized internship at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center. Over the course of the year Dominic will be moving through various rotations within the medical center, including radiology, anesthesia, surgery, ICU, and overnights. Dominic credits obtaining this internship in part to his time working as a technician in the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital during his first three years as a DVM student at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During his time in the VTH, Dominic was able to get to know the clinicians and residents, hear about their past experiences, and get their advice on post-graduation options. Working in the WSU VTH also opened up opportunities for Dominic to participate in various equine research, including Dr. Warwick Bayly's research on the evaluation of performance capacity in race horses and Dr. Jen Gold's research on exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in barrel racing horses. Throughout his time at WSU CVM, Dominic has also been involved in a host of other activities including participating in the Theriogenology, Agricultural Animal, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners clubs, as well as serving as treasurer of the Pathology Club. After completing his internship at Alamo Pintado, Dominic plans to pursue an equine surgical residency.
Over 118 people – prospective applicants and their guests – convened at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, March 25, 2017 for the annual DVM@WSU recruitment event. Participants learned in-depth information about the application process and gained an insider's glance at unique opportunities available through WSU/WIMU including the WSU Clinical Simulation Center, summer rotations for second and third year students, veterinary student clubs, and the Northwest Bovine Veterinary Experience Program. Current veterinary students spoke extensively with participants about their experiences in the WIMU program, both as part of a student panel and one-on-one with prospective students and their guests. Finally, participants were treated to a tour of the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital by current veterinary students. Are you interested in applying to our program but missed DVM@WSU? Do you have questions about our program and the application process? Please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions, to set up a meeting with an admissions representative, or to request a tour of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Our next DVM@WSU will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018. We hope to see you there!
"It is not one thing that you do, it is a combination of many things—chemical, nutritional, and behavioral therapy. If the brain is not balanced, no amount of training will solve the problem."— Dr. Leticia Fanucchi,WSU behavior specialist.
MAY 11VMCAS Application Opened
MAY 18WSU/WIMU Supplemental Application Opened
AUGUST 14 – 18WIMU Orientation Week
AUGUST 17White Coat Ceremony
SEPTEMBERArizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming, and Montana Recruitment
SEPTEMBER 5Residency certification deadline for Idaho, Montana, and Utah applicants. WICHE applicants are encouraged to see their state WICHE office for certification deadlines.
SEPTEMBER 15VMCAS Application ClosesGRE Scores Due (School code: 4984)
SEPTEMBER 22WSU/WIMU Supplemental Application Closes
We are so pleased to welcome Andrew Wade to the WSU CVM Admissions team as the Admissions Program Coordinator!
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Our President
DR. gIA Wiggins, dba, sphr, shrm-scp
Gia Wiggins is a career Human Resources Professional. A native of Mobile AL, she received a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Grambling State University. After working as a Human Resources Manager for 16 years, she completed her MBA from California State University. She will receive a Doctorate of Business Administration at the University of South Alabama with a concentration in Management this December. She currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor with the University of South Alabama and the University of Mobile teaching Human Resources Management, Intro to Business, and Business Communications. She also holds (SPHR) Senior Professional Human Resources and (SHRM-SCP) Society of Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional certifications.
Gia has held executive human resource management roles in companies such as AT&T (formerly Southwestern Bell), Sears, Target Corp, Cintas Corp, and BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards. Gia serves on a number of committees and organizations, but the one closest to her heart is Gulf Coast Dementia Services who provides services to Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. She considers her biggest accomplishment to be a happy and healthy family, (husband Bart and three kids Mallorie, Trey, and Kenley).
In 2015, Gia founded Morale Resource LLC, a human resources consulting firm that places special emphasis on developing employee engagement programs and activities. One customer at a time, Morale Resource LLC helps businesses take care of their most important asset, its people.


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New Rare Poisonous Heavy Metal Mineral Discovered: NATALIYAMALIKITE/
Geologists discover new thallium mineral: NATALIYAMALIKITE!
The new mineral was discovered in the Kamchatka Peninsula — one of the long-lived volcanically active areas on Earth, with activity dating back to the Late Triassic epoch.
It occurs as pseudo-cubic nanocrystals at Kamchatka's Avacha volcano, in association with active high temperature (up to 1,148-1,184 degrees Fahrenheit, or 620-640 degrees Celsius) fumarolic vents.
"It contains thallium, a rare heavy metal most famous for its qualities as a poison," said Prof. Brugger, lead author of a paper published in the journal American Mineralogist.
Fluoride is a form of thallium (I) and is very poisonous and calcifies the pineal gland in our brain, yet it is misrepresented as a healthy additive to toothpaste and public water supply.
"The discovery of this new mineral means we will be able to better understand how metals are extracted from deep-seated sources within our planet, and concentrated at shallow levels to form economic ore deposits," said Professor Joel Brugger, leader of the international research team.
Nataliyamalikite is the orthorhombic form of thallium iodide (TlI),
Nataliyamalikite is named after geo-ecologist, Dr. Natalja Malik, from the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Peninsula.
"Our colleague was the first to see the mineral under the electron microscope," Prof. Brugger said.
"However, Monash University was key to making the naming of the new mineral possible: we combined state-of-the-art sample preparation at our Monash Centre for Electronic Microscopy facility, along with the unique capabilities of the Australian Synchrotron, to obtain the crystal structure of the mineral."
"And in the case of nataliyamalikite this was incredibly difficult as the grains are tiny and almost invisible."
V. Okrugin et al. 2017. Smoking gun for thallium geochemistry in volcanic arcs: nataljamalikite, TlI, a new thallium mineral from an active fumarole at Avacha Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula. American Mineralogist: 102; doi: 10.2138/am-2017-6057


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*Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice; *Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate; *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil; Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate; Sodium Levulinate; Sodium Anisate; Hyaluronic Acid; *Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Oil; Commiphora Mukul Extract; Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Sodium Citrate; Chlorella Vulgaris Extract; Aschophyllum Nodosum Extract; *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter; *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil; *Glycerin (Vegetable); Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E – plant derived); *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil; *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil; Glyceryl Caprylate; *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract; *Ginkgo Biloba Extract; *Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract; D-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5); Essential Oils of *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender); *Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit), *Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) and *Citrus Sinensis (Orange Sweet).
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Q: I am 67 and have been retired from full-time work for just over a year. I have owned my house for many years and have been thinking about taking out a reverse mortgage so I can go on an extended European holiday. I would prefer not to use my superannuation for this. Are reverse mortgages an option for me?
A: Reverse mortgages are a form of equity release, where you borrow money using your home's equity as security while you continue to live there.
You don't have to make any regular repayments on reverse mortgages, making them suitable for older Australians who probably don't have a steady income. Instead, you have to repay the loan in full (including interest and fees) when you sell your property, no longer live there or pass away.
Reverse mortgages can be taken as a lump sum, a regular income stream, a line of credit or a combination of these options. Because you want the money to pay for a holiday, a lump sum payment or line of credit might suit you best.
Based on the information you've given me it seems that a reverse mortgage would be an option for you, however there's more to consider.
Disadvantages of reverse mortgages
The Australian Government's Smart Money website outlines some key considerations:
- Interest rates are generally higher than average home loan;
- The debt can rise quickly as the interest compounds over the term of the loan;
- The loan may affect your pension eligibility;
- You may not have enough money left for aged care or other future needs;
- If you are the sole owner of the property and someone lives with you, that person may not be able to stay when you die;
- If you fix your interest rate then the costs to break your agreement can be very high.
It's important to fully understand how much a reverse mortgage will cost you and how the debt builds up over time. A reverse mortgage calculator can help you with these sums.
I'm personally not a great fan of reverse mortgages as there can be some pitfalls involved, and it's important you understand all the possible risks of reverse mortgages before entering into one.
Seeking financial advice would also be advisable, and you should talk to your family about the risks.
Your lender should also go into more detail about how a reverse mortgage works, how costs are calculated and cost projections. An accredited mortgage broker can also explain these things to you and help you find a loan that's right for you if you decide to go ahead.
It may be reassuring to know that a law was passed in September 2012 called 'negative equity protection', which means you can't owe the lender more than your home is worth. This helps safeguard you and your family from ending up in a position of negative equity or owing more than the home is worth.
A reverse mortgage may not be your only option. You didn't mention details about your home, but perhaps downsizing and using the profits from the sale may be a safer alternative for funding your overseas jaunt.
Have you put much thought to how you'll be funding your retirement? If you have – let us know in the comments if a reverse mortgage is being considered.
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Macbeth / by William Shakespeare
Shotgun Players / 20
Direction by Mark Jackson
Light by Jon Tracy
"Lighting by Jon Tracy is flawless and adds to the brilliance of the production."
- Richard Connema, Talkin' Broadway
"Sarah Huddleston's sound and Jon Tracy's lights get a workout between thunder and lightning and thumping disco. The lights frequently go down with a thunk for Macbeth's reveries about his bloody rise to power, a spotlight tight on his face and the kind of throbbing hum that you hear inside of a spaceship in a sci-fi movie."
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Zehra Berkman / Witch, Lady Macduff, Gentlewoman
Cass Bogatin / Fleance, Boy
Daniel Bruno / Ross
Kevin Clarke / Bloody Sergeant, Seyton
Reid Davis / Porter
Daniel Duque-Estrada / Banquo, Doctor
Blythe Foster / Lady Macbeth
Daniel Krueger / Lennox
Craig Marker / Macbeth
John Mercer / Duncan, Siward
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Peter Ruocco / Macduff
Ryan Tasker / Malcolm
Creative Team
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Culture and history. Find out more about Llangollen using these listings to plan your ideal day out.
Culture, history and fun intertwine in Llangollen: from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a World Heritage Site, to ruins of Dinas and Valle Cruis Abbey, this place has a lot to recount.
Valle Crucis Abbey
The evocative ruins of Valle Crucis lie in green fields beneath Llangollen's steep sided mountains.Find out more
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was built by Thomas Telford between 1795 and 1805. There are 18 pillars made of local stone the central ones over the River Dee being 126ft high up to the ironworkFind out more
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Elegant C18th House, situated on the banks of Menai Strait, with stunning views of Snowdonia. Rex Whistler largest painting and exhibition of his work including his exquisite romantic Mediterranean fantasy mural. Military museum, Gardens, Woodlan...Find out more
Llangollen Railway
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Llangollen Motor Museus
The Llangollen Motor Museum is a small museum and autojumble source near Llangollen, Wales established in 1986.Find out more
Horseshoe Falls
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To install php 7.1 on ubuntu, we need to turn to Ondřej Surý, who has been maintaining repositories allowing us to install more modern versions of php for as long as I can remember.
All we need to do is add the PPA Repository to Ubuntu
Adding this PPA to your system
You can update your system with packages from this PPA by adding ppa:ondrej/php to your system's Software Sources.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php
sudo apt-get update
Installing PHP
Now as we have ondrej's PPA available as a source, we can go ahead and install PHP as we normally would with apt-get, we just need to specify the version we want to use.
sudo apt-get install php7.1
Installing Some Additional Packages
sudo apt-get install php7.1-cli php7.1-common php7.1-curl php7.1-gd php7.1-json php7.1-mbstring php7.1-mysql php7.1-opcache php7.1-readline php7.1-xml
Verify Install
To verify PHP7.1 is installed, just run the following to see the version you are using.
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text: The film Marmato takes you on a journey to the small resource town by the same name and exposes you to their way of life. The residents of the town lead humble lives while exposing themselves to the dangerous elements that surround them. And although these fears are genuine, the community feels an attachment and belonging to their gold mines - one they aren't willing to give away. The film follows the town's six-year struggle as Canadian resource extraction companies intervene with Marmato's mines. The dichotomy between foreign investors and community-based economies is apparent as protesters take to the streets, all in the name of fairness and justice.Read More


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B Impact Report
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The B Impact Scores are being compared against all businesses that have completed the B Impact Assessment
Benefit Systems is an international company with a Polish lineage which was established to support employers in creating friendly and motivational work environment by providing employees with perks and fringe benefits. The company's flagship product is the MultiSport sports card. They believe that physical activity supports one's health and improves well-being. Their sports card encourages employees and their families to engage into various forms of movement and recreation, tailored to individual needs. So far, over 1M users have trusted them in Poland and Europe.
Benefit Systems operates based on a win-win idea with all the company's stakeholders, including local communities. They support the development of sports infrastructure in Poland and Europe by investing in fitness chains. Behind all their products and ideas stands a creative and diverse team of employees, who believe in the potential of small steps that may change business for the better and create value for the world we all live in. All these activities have helped them become the first public company in Central and Eastern Europe with the B Corp certificate.


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SAN LUIS SAUSAGE COMPANY: They're based in Orange and they've got a bevy of juicy links. Check out at that Chicken Apple; that is fall, but fall that you can put inside a bun and slather with toppings and eat. Find more info on ordering and retail locations here.
STEIN SET: While we do adore a tradition stein, complete with flip top and a regal coat of arms on the side, sometimes you just want to see the brew that's sitting in the vessel. Sur La Table has a set of four steins for $19.50. Bottoms up.
BEER GLASS SPATEN: BevMo! says this is the exact size used in all those mega Oktoberfest tents around Munich; that's all we need to hear. We like the thumb-friendly contours dotting the glass. $8.99 via BevMo!
DECORATIONS: Banners, cut-out steins, pretzels made of cardboard. You may not have your private Oktoberfest under a big tent, with an oompah band in one corner, but you can fest it up a bit. There are Party Citys across our city; find a location near you.
OOMPAH MUSIC: Well, so. Maybe you can't have the whole band, but there are several sources for getting the tuba and classic hook-elbows-and-sing songs into your living room. Start here. Can you resist a CD entitled "Drink, Drink, Drink"?


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Finding Parallels Between Cannabis and Life
General Tips and Specifics that You Need to Know Prior Investing in Cannabis Seeds Should you be looking forward to invest on the right cannabis seed, then chances are best that you will want to be really specific throughout just so you will have a great purchase down the line. To consider investing on a cannabis seed to cultivate it is something that should be taken into careful consideration because of the fact that this is like any other plant that needs adequate care. See to it that you will want to read along the very specifics we have included along in order for you to ensure that you will cultivate quality cannabis seeds. Keep in mind that the very first thing you need to be specific and concerned about is to assure and evaluate the space you have available for cultivation. Being able to check and look into the space you have for cultivation is a way for you to ensure you are choosing the right type of seeds, considering the fact that they vary greatly, where indicas are smaller, and sativas, larger, respectively. Indicas basically are smaller in nature and this is because of the fact that they are evolved to meet and cater to the harsh weather conditions they originated from. This also basically means that they grow hardy and fast. The cannabis that are grown in equitorial regions are the sativas, which, because of it being that they do not need to hide from unforgiving weather conditions, tend to grow larger and need more time to mature.
What Research About Cannabis Can Teach You
Quality of the seeds should also be among the main highlights of your concern. As much as possible, you will want to be as specific as you could because of it being that this could be leftover from sacks or seeds that are specifically catered in seed banks, which, could mean that they are hermaphroditic, unable to germinate, or weak. Because of it being that you could end up getting anywhere in between, the need to know what really matters is important.
Learning The "Secrets" of Resources
You can easily tell which seeds are of quality standards and specifics by looking at the overall appearance of the seed. You can tell if the seeds are immature if they are small, grey or light green in color, and brittle. On the other hand, you can also see if they are old seeds if their overall appearance show dry and are cracked, which, should have a really low success for germination. For you to be certain about getting the right type of cannabis seed, then chances are best that you will want to go with one that do not have cracks, has a glossy touch and is dark brown in color. If the cannabis seed easily breaks under minor pressure, then you should avoid making such selection or purchase. Generally speaking, a number of studies are now shown and you could see that more and more retailers are now widespread across the U.S. When it comes to growing and cultivating marijuana, one should be specific about taking it accordingly.


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Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures
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Journal / seriesTransactions of the ASME. Journal of solar energy engineering
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SubjectAberrations; Mirrors; Monte Carlo methods; Optical design techniques; Optical fabrication; Optical polymers; Pneumatic systems; Ray tracing; Solar energy concentrators
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5G beyond
Fifth-generation wireless, or 5G, is the latest iteration of cellular technology, engineered to greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks. With 5G, data transmitted over wireless broadband connections could travel at rates as high as 20 Gbps by some estimates — exceeding wireline network speeds — as well as offer latency of 1 ms or lower for uses that require real-time feedback. 5G will also enable a sharp increase in the amount of data transmitted over wireless systems due to more available bandwidth and advanced antenna technology.
With 5G wireless equipment standards almost complete and the first 5G-compliant smartphones and associated wireless devices commercially available in 2019, 5G use cases will begin to emerge between 2020 and 2025, according to Technology Business Research projections. By 2030, 5G services will become mainstream and are expected to range from the delivery of virtual reality (VR) content to autonomous vehicle navigation enabled by real-time communications (RTC) capabilities.
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WASHINGTON -- State tax agencies and lawmakers are cracking down on a popular corporate practice to cut unemployment taxes.
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QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 22, 2014) - Robex Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RBX)(FRANKFURT:RB4) ("the Company" or "Robex") is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact. Through this adhesion, Robex is committed to align its operations and its strategy on ten universally accepted principles affecting human rights, labor rights, the environment and the fight against corruption.
More information on the Global Compact and its ten principles are available on the United Nations website by following this link.
Through this commitment Robex will also play a support role in relation to their local partners. For example, through its General Conditions of Purchase, Robex's suppliers will be invited to respect the basic principles of the Global Compact. Robex will also be organizing training for its direct employees so that the structure as a whole delivers the same desire to preserve its social, economic and ecological environment.
George Cohen, CEO of ROBEX comments:
"This is a fundamental principle that we are implementing for Robex: the will to act both ethically and fair"
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Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria move up the urinary tract to infect the bladder and/or the kidneys. A simple urinary tract infection is when bacteria infect the lining of the bladder. When the bacteria moves all the way up to the kidneys this is a more serious infection called pyelonephritis. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection in men include:
Urinary frequency
Urinary urgency
Burning with urination
Strong urine odor
Strong urge to void with only small amount actually coming out
When the kidney becomes infected symptoms include fever and back pain. Pyelonephritis is a more serious infection as this allows easy access of bacteria to your blood stream. Just like some people are more prone to catch a cold than others, some people are more prone to urinary tract infections than others. There are however, multiple risk factors:
Sexual intercourse
Condoms with spermicides
Abnormal urine drainage – such as a blockage
The physicians at Athens Area Urology will perform a thorough evaluation to help treat your urinary tract infection. The mainstay of treatment is antibiotics. We will evaluate your urine to determine which specific bacteria is causing your infection, and tailor our antibiotic selection to best fit you. Beyond treatment of an active infection, we strive to find the root cause of your infection to help prevent future UTI's.


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Magnificent details Geoff. Excellent exposure. Amazing shot here my friend. Very well done. Bravo!
What a cracking shot, looks very impressive cropped
This is a smashing shot Geoff, with the lighting really making it stand out. I'm especially intrigued to know what teleconverter you are using, since I use that same lens for bird shots. Looks like you are getting sharp results, but is the autofocus still usable?
Cheers, Jon
Cheers, Jon
fantastic shot Geoff your getting really good at the bird shots - I can understand your frustration in the wait and the feeders swinging around but you patience has been rewarded by this wonderful image - well done - love the intro BTW
#1 is a cracker. Afraid I don't have the patience to even get a snapshot of this bird, let alone a quality image like this
Quote:No comment I give could reflect how fantastic this is so I will just give it my user award for the week. Well done.
Paul, Thank you so much for your user award, I am quite taken by surprise, but also extremely grateful to you. Ideally, I am striving to get one in the classic pose in a tree but had no luck so far, will keep on trying though, once again, many thanks.
Quote:This is a smashing shot Geoff, with the lighting really making it stand out. I'm especially intrigued to know what teleconverter you are using, since I use that same lens for bird shots. Looks like you are getting sharp results, but is the autofocus still usable?
Cheers, Jon
Hi Jon, The teleconverter is a 1.4x Kenko TELEPLUS PRO 300 DG and yes, you get full autofocus throughout the range.
Superb 1st class quality image. you did extremely well under the dizzying circumstances.
Great image. The GSW looks great against the dark BG
absolutely breath taking image... !!
and can appreciate the difficulties.. stunning
Nikki !
and can appreciate the difficulties.. stunning
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Quote:Hi Geoff, I have the same teleconverter, tell me do you use a tripod with it.
Superb photo.
Hi Nicky, Thanks for your vote, all my shots are H/Held. I don't own a tripod but do have a monopod, rarely use it though as it gets in the way for my style of shooting.
With that dark background, this is a stunning image. A bit of a nightmare to get, but it was well worth the wait.
Your patience rewarded with an excellent photograph.
One of the best I've seen of yours Geoff, (and that's saying something) just a superb shot.
I walked round that walkway today! Last time I went to Stover it wasn't even open which gives you some idea of how long ago it was.
I walked round that walkway today! Last time I went to Stover it wasn't even open which gives you some idea of how long ago it was.
Great shot Geoff... fab detail and I love the lighting
What a wonderful pose. He's like a gymnast!!
Super shot
Super shot
You deserve a click for your patience.Beautiful detail and the dark B/G works for you in ths shot.Well done.
Wonderful shot. Superb detail and what a beautiful bird. Well done for the waiting it certainly paid off!
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Quote:Love the lighting and sharpness of this shot. Awesome capture. John
Hi John, many thanks for your User Award, I am very grateful for that and also your kind comments.
Thanks everyone for your votes and comments, and for the 2 User Awards. I am overwhelmed with your response and continued support.
Well done Geoff. A great shot, and very well processed.
Superb Geoff.. bet your pleased with this and well worth the awards
V1 for me absolutely stunning, amazing. The details, colours are just out of this world.
great detail and lovely light and colour, well captured Geoff,
Absolutely fantastic Geoff - your patience was well rewarded, and you made the most of it by taking this top shot. Friend of ours get GSWP on their feeders and asked me to take some shots but they hang on a chain and the WP hit it so hard coming in that it still swings when he's long gone - needless to say about 100 shots later I had to give up. Ina
Many thanks for your rather special vote David as this takes it to 100, very much apprecited.
Best described as - work of the finest order - and a real pleasure to view. Easy to see why this shot has over 100 votes - its super. The light on this shot is spot on, superbly captured, and together with the dark BG all works extremely well together. Love it, and well done to this man.
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Investors eyeing a purchase of SEACOR Holdings Inc (CKH - Get Report) shares, but cautious about paying the going market price of $51.63/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. One interesting put contract in particular, is the October put at the $40 strike, which has a bid at the time of this writing of $2.15. Collecting that bid as the premium represents a 5.4% return against the $40 commitment, or a 8.5% annualized rate of return (at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost).
Top YieldBoost Puts of the S&P 500 »
The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the October put at the $40 strike for the 8.5% annualized rate of return represents good reward for the risks. We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for SEACOR Holdings Inc (considering the last 253 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $51.63) to be 32%. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the CKH Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.


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Cebu - 7th Wedding Anniversary & Whale Shark Video
Cebu 2014 from Lynn Wood on Vimeo.
Kingsley and I spent our 7th wedding anniversary in Cebu Philippines where we were lucky enough to swim with no less than 7 Whale Sharks!! A dream of mine for many years. The experience was overwhelming...I think I swallowed half the ocean when I first spotted one...and incredible, they are the most gentle giants I have ever encountered.


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Visual Studies Workshop, Project Space Residency, June 25–July 14, 2018
I will be in residence at Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester to continue my research on the co-inventors of Kodachrome. From the site:
"For his Project Space residency, Matthew Gamber intends to continue an ongoing project titled "Lost Color of God and Man," an evolving slideshow of three-color separations related to the historical geography of the inventors of Kodachrome, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes. Shot in Rochester locations where the inventors worked on their early color film experiments, these images serve as a reenactment of the light that the inventors might have experienced. How did they see color before they created a means to replicate it, and how did they imagine their tools recorded it? Gamber plans to create a series of prints of the overlapping images, and translate the slideshow into an artist book proposal for future publication."
Visual Studies Workshop
31 Prince St.
Rochester, MA 14607
Project Space One
June 25–July 14, 2018