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We are dedicated to maintaining both a high standard of privacy and a high standard of data protection in all of our activities. We balance our respect for the privacy interests of our clients and employees with our public responsibilities. This is particularly true with respect to our obligations required to present contact information to authorities and third parties as required
Our privacy policy applies to personal information about identifiable customers that is collected, used or disclosed by us. It also applies to the management of personal information in any form whether oral, electronic or written. The policy may include a person or company's name, title, business address, telephone number or any other information that is required.
General Application
This policy will apply to and protect all personal information collected, used or disclosed by us, except information that is aggregated in such a manner that it cannot be connected to a person and/or information which is publicly available.
Personal information which may fall under the policy may include but is not limited to:
- Usernames and passwords;
- Technical support records;
- Credit history/performance information
- How much is spent on our services and that of our competitors;
- Industry or business, number of employees;
- Credit card information, language preferences;
- Internet protocol address and time stamps;
- Payment and banking information;
- Special needs
Personal information may be collected when:
- A person makes any inquiries by telephone, signs a contract, registers on our website or provides any information by email or through the Internet, inquiries about services, receives technical support, registers online, makes additional orders for services or when he/she makes a complaint; and/or
- A person visits any website or portal controlled by us.
However, the policy does not impose any limits on the collection, use or disclosure of the following information:
- a business or person's name, address, telephone number and electronic address;
- an employee's name, title, business address (including email address) and phone and fax numbers; or
- information that is publicly available and is specified by law or regulation.
Guidelines for Internet/Website Users
There are additional guidelines that apply to persons who use websites and portals we control. In addition to the principles outlined above, we may permit third parties to offer users with subscription and/or registration-based services through sites and portals we control.
In such circumstances, we cannot be responsible for the content of any third party offerings or any actions or policies of such third parties. We also remind users that voluntarily disclosed information online in discussion areas or other public areas of our sites and portals can be collected and used by third parties and may result in unsolicited messages from third parties.
Unfortunately, such activities are beyond our control.
In some cases, users' non-personal information and data may be automatically collected through the standard operation of our business and/or through the use of "cookies". "Cookies" are small text files that may be used by us to:
(a) recognize repeat users;
(b) track usage behavior; and
(c) compile aggregate data that will permit content improvements and targeted advertising.
We cannot control or prevent the use of cookies or any information obtained through such cookies by advertisers or third parties. If you do not want information collected through the use of cookies, most browsers permit you to disable the cookie feature.
However, cookies may be required for the use of certain features on our sites and portals. Any submissions made to discussion areas or other public areas on our sites and portals are done so with a user's understanding that they are accessible to third parties.
If comments are not intended for third parties, you are advised not to make any submissions. In any event, users can request that we cease from sending advertising from us or our authorized agents at any time by simply contacting us.
Our policy generally and in connection with our business use is subject to the requirements or provisions of any applicable legislation, regulations or agreements, or order of any court, or other lawful authority.
Your use of our sites and portals is also subject to these requirements.
There are ten principles, which form the basis of our policy. These principles are interrelated and we shall adhere to them as a whole. Each principle must be read in conjunction with the accompanying commentary. The commentary in our policy may be tailored to reflect personal information issues specific to us.
To better understand our policy, we have set out some basic definitions to use when reading and interpreting the principles below:
Collection – the act of gathering, acquiring, recording, or obtaining personal information from any source, including third parties, by any means.
Consent – voluntary agreement with the collection, use and disclosure of personal information for defined purposes. Consent can be either express or implied and can be provided directly by the individual or by an authorized representative. Express consent can be given orally, electronically or in writing, but is always unequivocal and does not require any inference on our part. Implied consent is consent that can reasonably be inferred from an individual's action or inaction. Consent will be implied when an individual or entity applies to receive information or services and agrees to the general terms and conditions imposed by us and/or our applicable partner or partners.
Customer – an individual or entity that uses, or applies to use, our products or services, including but not limited to both affiliates and customers.
Disclosure – making personal information available to a third party.
Personal information – information about an identifiable individual that is recorded in any form, but does not include aggregated information that cannot be associated with a specific customer. For a customer, such information does not include information that is aggregated in such a manner that it cannot be connected to him/her and/or information which is publicly listed in a written or online directory.
Third party – an individual or organization outside our business.
Use – the treatment, handling, and management of personal information by and within our business.
Principle 1 – Accountability
- We are responsible for personal information under our control. In response, we have designated our General Counsel as accountable for our compliance with the following principles. Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the provisions of our business policy rests with the Legal Department within our company, which shall designate one or more persons to be accountable for compliance with our policy. Other individuals within our company may be delegated to act on behalf of the designated person(s) or to take responsibility for the day-to-day collection and processing of personal information. The General Counsel has been designated in order that we may ensure that consumers have a resource to answer their privacy-related inquiries.
- We shall make known, upon request, the identity of the person or persons designated to oversee our compliance with our policy.
- We are responsible for personal information in our possession or control. We shall use appropriate means to provide a comparable level of protection while information is being processed by a third party.
We shall implement policies and practices to give effect to these principles, including:
- Implementing procedures to protect personal information and to oversee our compliance with our policy;
- Establishing procedures to receive and respond to inquiries or complaints;
- Training and communicating to staff about our policies and practices; and
- Developing information to explain our policies and practice
Principle 2 – Identifying Purposes for Collection of Personal Information
We shall identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at or before the time the information is collected.
- We collect personal information only for the following purposes:
- To establish and maintain responsible commercial relations with customers and to provide ongoing services and offers;
- To understand customer needs;
- To develop, enhance, market or provide products and services;
- To manage and develop our business and operations, including personnel and employment matters; and
- To meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Further references to "identified purposes" mean the purposes identified in this Principle 2 – A.
- Unless the purpose is implied from the nature of the service provided, we shall specify orally, electronically or in writing the identified purposes to the customer or employee at or before the time personal information is collected. Upon request, persons collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes or refer the individual to a designated person within our company who shall explain the purposes.
- Unless required by law, we shall not use or disclose for any new purpose, personal information that has been collected without first identifying and documenting the new purpose and obtaining the consent of the customer.
Principle 3 – Obtaining Consent for Collection, Use or Disclosure of Personal Information
The knowledge and consent of a customer is required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.
NOTE: In certain circumstances personal information can be collected, used, or disclosed without the knowledge and consent of the individual. For example, legal or security reasons may make it impossible or impractical to seek consent. When information is being collected for the detection and prevention of fraud or for law enforcement, seeking the consent of the individual might defeat the purpose of collecting the information. Seeking consent may be impossible or inappropriate when the individual is a minor, seriously ill, or mentally incapacitated. In addition, if we do not have a direct relationship with a customer, we may not always be able to seek consent.
- In obtaining consent, we shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that a customer is advised of the identified purposes for which personal information collected will be used or disclosed. Purposes shall be stated in a manner that can be reasonably understood by the customer or employee. (See Principle 2-A)
- Generally, we shall seek consent to use and disclose personal information at the same time we collect the information. However, we may seek consent to use and disclose personal information after it has been collected but before it is used or disclosed for a new purpose.
- We will only require customers to consent to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information as a condition to the supply of a product or service if such collection, use or disclosure is required to fulfill the identified purposes.
- In determining the appropriate form of consent, we shall take into account the sensitivity of the personal information and the reasonable expectations of our customers.
- In general, the use of products and services by a customer constitutes implied consent for us to collect, use and disclose personal information for all identified purposes. For sensitive information, we will obtain express consent at or before the time of collection.
- A customer may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal, regulatory or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. (See Principle 3-C). Customers may contact us at the address below for more information regarding the implications of doing so.
Principle 4 – Limiting Collection of Personal Information
We shall limit the collection of personal information to that which is necessary for the identified purposes. We shall collect personal information by fair and lawful means.
- We collect personal information primarily from our customers.
- We may also collect personal information from other sources including but not limited to credit bureaus or other third parties who represent that they have the right to disclose the information.
Principle 5 – Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention of Personal Information
We shall not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by an authority or by law. We shall retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes or as required by law.
- We may disclose a customer's personal information to:
- An end-user's affiliate / reseller;
- A third party service provider for the efficient and cost-effective provision of services;
- Another person or corporation as part of conducting business together or pursuant to the sale of all or substantially all of our assets related to one or more specific lines of business;
- A company involved in supplying communications or communications directory related to services;
- A company or individual employed by us to perform functions on our behalf;
- Another company or person for the development, enhancement, marketing or provision of any of our products or services;
- An agent or third party retained by us in connection with our administration or the provision of our products or services;
- An agent used by us to evaluate the customer's creditworthiness or to collect the customer's account;
- Credit grantors and reporting agencies;
- A public authority or agent of a public authority, if in the reasonable judgment of our company, it appears that there is imminent danger to life or property which could be avoided or minimized by disclosure of this information;
- A person who, in the reasonable judgment of our company, is seeking the information as an agent of the customer; and
- A third party or parties, where the customer consents to such disclosure or disclosure is required by law or emergency. We reserve the right to contact persons at any time regarding account status, changes to services and other matters relevant to underlying services and/or personal information. Except as permitted in this Principle, we do not provide or sell our customer lists to any outside company for use in marketing or solicitation.
- Only our employees with a business need to know, or whose duties reasonably so require, are granted access to personal information that is not publicly available about customers.
- We shall keep personal information only as long as it remains necessary or relevant for the identified purposes or as required by law. Depending on the circumstances, where personal information has been used to make a decision about a customer, we shall retain, for a period of time that is reasonably sufficient to allow for access by the customer, either the actual information or the rationale for making the decision.
- Personal information that is no longer necessary or relevant for the identified purposes or required to be retained by law shall be destroyed, erased or made anonymous. In any event, we shall maintain reasonable and systematic controls, schedules and practices for such information, its retention and destruction.
Principle 6 – Accuracy of Personal Information
Personal information shall be as accurate, complete and up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.
- Personal information used by us shall be sufficiently accurate, complete, and up-to-date to minimize the possibility that inappropriate information may be used to make a decision about a customer.
- We shall update personal information about customers as and when necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or upon notification by the individual.
Principle 7 – Security Safeguards
We shall protect personal information by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
- We shall protect personal information against such risks as loss or theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, modification or destruction, through appropriate security measures. We shall protect the information regardless of the format in which it is held.
- We shall protect personal information we disclose to third parties by contractual agreements stipulating the confidentiality of the information and the purposes for which it is to be used.
- All of our employees with access to personal information shall be required as a condition of employment to contractually respect the confidentiality of personal information.
Principle 8 – Openness Concerning Policies and Practices
We shall make readily available to customers and employees specific information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
- We shall make information about our policies and practices easy to understand, including:
- The title and address of the person or persons accountable for our compliance with the policy and to whom inquiries or complaints can be forwarded;
- The means of gaining access to personal information held by us; and
- A description of the type of personal information held by us, including a general account of our use.
Principle 9 – Customer Access to Personal Information
We shall inform a customer of the existence, use, and disclosure of his or her personal information upon request and shall give the individual access to that information. A customer shall be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.
NOTE: In certain situations, we may not be able to provide access to all of the personal information we hold about a customer. Exceptions may include information that is prohibitively costly to provide, information that contains references to other individuals, information that cannot be disclosed for legal, security or commercial proprietary reasons or information that is subject to solicitor-client or litigation privilege. We shall provide the reasons for denying access upon request.
- Upon request, we shall afford customers a reasonable opportunity to review the personal information in the individual's file. Personal information shall be provided in understandable form within a reasonable time and at a minimal or no cost to the individual.
- Upon request, we shall provide an account of the use and disclosure of personal information and, where reasonable, legal and possible, shall state the source of the information. In providing an account of disclosure, we shall provide a list of organizations to which we may have disclosed personal information about the individual when it is not possible to provide an actual list.
- In order to safeguard personal information, a customer may be required to provide sufficient identification information to permit us to account for the existence, use and disclosure of personal information and to authorize access to the individual's file. Any such information shall be used only for this purpose.
- We shall promptly correct or complete any personal information found to be inaccurate or incomplete. Any unresolved differences as to accuracy or completeness shall be noted in the individual's file. Where appropriate, we shall transmit to third parties having access to the personal information in question any amended information or the existence of any unresolved differences.
- Customers can obtain information or seek access to their individual files by contacting a designated representative at our business offices as described below.
Principle 10 – Challenging Compliance
A customer shall be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated person or persons accountable for our compliance with the policy.
- We shall maintain procedures for addressing and responding to all inquiries or complaints from our customers about our handling of personal information.
- We shall inform our customers about the existence of these procedures as well as the availability of complaint procedures.
- The person or persons accountable for compliance with our policy may seek external advice where appropriate before providing a final response to individual complaints.
- We shall investigate all complaints concerning compliance with the policy. If a complaint is found to be justified, we shall take appropriate measures to resolve the complaint including, if necessary, amending our policies and procedures.
For more information, please contact us through our business address as follows:
Mailing Address:
1455 Louis Sullivan Dr
Portage, IN 46368


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Blogging is such powerful learning material and students should blog.
Why?………………………Here are just 20 reasons
This post has been written as a draft for a few days, but I wish to publish it now, in support of @alupton and his wonderful minilegends. (They have been asked to remove their blog by their education department)
- It is FUN! Fun!….. I hear your sceptical exclamation!! However, it is wonderful when students think they are having so much fun, they forget that they are actually learning. One of my favourite blog comments is as follows: It's great when kids get so caught up in things they forget they're even learning… 🙂 by jodhiay
- authentic audience – no longer working for a teacherwho checks and evalutes work but a potential global audience.
- Suits all learning styles – special ed (this student attends special school 3days per weeek, our school 2 days per week, gifted ed, visual students, multi-literacies plus 'normal' students.
- Increased motivation for writing – all students are happy to write and complete aspects of the post topic. Many will add to it in their own time.
- Increased motivation for reading – my students will happily spend a lot of time browsing through fellow student posts and their global counterparts. Many have linked their friends onto their blogroll for quick access. Many make comments, albeit often in their own sms language.
- Improved confidence levels – a lot of this comes through comments and global dots on their cluster maps. Students can share their strengths and upload areas of interest or units of work eg personal digital photography, their pets, hobbies etc Staff are given an often rare insight into what some students are good at. We find talents that were otherwise unknown and it allows us to work on those strengths. It allows staff to often gain insight to how students are feeling and thinking.
- Pride in their work – My experience is that students want their blogs to look good in both terms of presentation and content. (Sample of a year 10 boy's work)
- Blogs allow text, multimedia, widgets, audio and images – all items that digital natives want to use
- Increased proofreading and validation skills
- Improved awareness of possible dangers that may confront them in the real world, whilst in a sheltered classroom environment
- Ability to share – part of the conceptual revolution that we are entering. They can share with each other, staff, their parents, the community, and the globe.
- Mutual learning between students and staff and students.
- Parents with internet access can view their child's work and writings – an important element in the parent partnership with the classroom. Grandparents from England have made comments on student posts. Parents have 'adopted' students who do not have internet access and ensured they have comments.
- Blogs may be used for digital portfolios and all the benefits this entails
- Work is permanently stored, easily accessed and valuable comparisons can be made over time for assessment and evaluation purposes
- Students are digital natives – blogging is a natural element of this.
- Gives students a chance to show responsibility and trustworthiness and engenders independence.
- Prepares students for digital citizenship as they learn cybersafety and netiquette
- Fosters peer to peer mentoring. Students are happy to share, learn from and teach their peers (and this, often not their usual social groups)
- Allows student led professional development and one more……
- Students set the topics for posts – leads to deeper thinking activities
This is surely powerful learning!!

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The national rates of hospitalizations, positive coronavirus tests and deaths have appeared to plateau or drop in the first few weeks of 2021. The CDC urges caution in reading too much into the declines and suggests those numbers could change.
"Recent declines in all indicators should be interpreted with caution as reporting delays increased due to the holidays and a rise in the number of COVID-19 illnesses. Downward trends may change as more data are received," the CDC states in their weekly COVIDView summary report.
The CDC's report looks at the week ending January 16, the most recent week of nationwide data they have analyzed. They say all surveillance indicators they are tracking "remain elevated but decreased during the week."
Indicators include hospitalizations and deaths caused by the coronavirus, and the positivity rate of those tested for the virus. The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests for mid-January was at 11.9%, compared to 14.7% in the first week of the year.
"The holidays … and increases in the number of COVID-19 illnesses have affected data reporting and health care seeking behavior in multiple ways; therefore, data from recent weeks should be interpreted with caution because they may change more than usual as additional data for those weeks are received," the report states.
Dr. Anthony Fauci at a COVID-19 briefing Thursday at the White House echoed the same sentiments.
"There are always lags (in the data) so be aware of that. That when you have cases and then a couple weeks later you see it represented in hospitalizations, intensive care and then a couple weeks later in deaths," Fauci said.
The CDC's reporting relies on local and regional reporting from hospital systems and states.
Hospital systems across the country are reporting few or no ICU beds available after surges in coronavirus patients in late November and December, in addition to resource shortages and overworked hospital and clinic staff.


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Synopsis of the Books of the Bible
John N. Darby
1800 - 1881
The very beautiful and interesting Epistle to Philemon does not require much comment; it is an expression of the love which works by the Spirit within the assembly of God in all the circumstances of individual life.
Written for the purpose of awakening in Philemon sentiments which certain events had a tendency to extinguish in his heart, this epistle is suited to produce those feelings in the reader more than to be the object of explanation.
It is a fine picture of the way in which the tenderness and the strength of the love of God, working in the heart, occupies itself with every detail wherein that love might be wounded, or that might be an occasion for its growth and manifestation. In this point of view the epistle is as important as beautiful; for this development of tender and delicate consideration in the midst of the apostleÕs gigantic labours, and of the immense truths that formed the basis of relationship between all creatures and God in Christ, gives a very peculiar character to Christianity and shews its divine nature; since He who reveals the most profound truths, and puts them in their right place in the circle of divine
thought, does so as speaking of a known thing, as communicating His own thoughts; and can (being the Spirit of the God of love) fill the heart with considerations which love only can suggest, with a dignity which manifests their source, and with a delicacy of application which shews that, whatever be the grandeur of His thoughts, He is at liberty to consider everything.
When the human mind is occupied with elevated subjects, it feels their weight, and bends under the load; it is absorbed; it has to abstract itself, to fix its attention. God reveals His own thoughts; and, vast as they may be to the human mind, they flow with the clearness and connectedness that is natural to them, when he communicates them by His chosen instruments. The latter are free to love; for the God who employs them and inspires them is love. It is a more essential part of their task to present Him thus, than even to speak of the deep things. Accordingly, when they are moved by that love, the character of Him who sends them is demonstrated as that of the God who is the source of love, by a perfect consideration for others, and the most delicate attention to those things which their hearts would feel.
Moreover this love develops itself in relationships formed by the Holy Ghost Himself, between the members of the body of Christ, that is to say, between men. Springing from a divine source, and always fed b y it, Christian affections assume the form of human regard, which by exhibiting love and the opposite of selfishness, bear the stamp of their origin. Love, free from self, can and does think of all that concerns others and understands what will affect
Onesimus, a fugitive slave, had been converted by means of Paul in his bonds. Philemon, a rich man or at least one of easy fortune, received the assembly in his house (his wife also being converted). and in his measure laboured himself in the Lords work. Archippus was a servant of the Lord, who ministered in the assembly, perhaps an evangelist; at any rate he took part in the conflicts of the gospel, and was thus associated with Philemon and the assembly.
The apostle, in sending Onesimus back, addresses the whole assembly. This is the reason that we have here, Ògrace and peace without the addition of mercy as when individuals only are addressed by the apostles. His appeal on behalf of Onesimus is to Philemon; but the whole assembly is to interest itself in this beloved slave, who was become a child of God. Their christian hearts would be a support and a guarantee for the conduct of Philemon; although the apostle expects pardon and kindness for Onesimus form the love of Philemon himself as a servant of God.
Paul (as was his custom) recognizes all the good that was in Philemon, and uses it as a motive to Philemon himself, that he might let the feelings of grace flow out freely, in spite of anything that the return of Onesimus might excite in the flesh or any displeasure that Satan might try to re-awaken in him. The apostle would have that which he desired for Onesimus to be PhilemonÕs own act. The enfranchisement of his former slave, or even his kind reception as a brother, would have quite a different bearing in that case, than if it had arisen from a command on the apostles p[art; for christian affection and the bonds of love were in question. He gives due weight to the right he had to command, but only I order to abandon it, and to give more force to his request; and at the same time he suggests that the ommunion of Philemons faith with the whole assembly of God and with the apostle that is, the way in which his faith connected him, in the activities of christian love, with the assembly of God and those appointed by him to labour in it, and with the Lord Himself which had already shewn itself so honourably in Philemon, would have its full development in the acknowledgment of tall the apostles rights over his heart.
In verse 6 we must read Òevery good thing which is in us.
It is beautiful to see the mixture of affection for Onesimus which shews itself in an anxiety that makes him plead every motive which could act on the heart of PhilemonÑwith the christian feeling that inspired him with full confidence in the kindly affections of this faithful and excellent brother. The return of his fugitive slave was indeed likely to stir something in his natural heart; the apostle interposes his letter on behalf of his dear child in the faith, born in the time of his captivity. God had interposed the work of His grace, which ought to act on the heart of Philemon, producing altogether new relationships with Onesimus. The apostle beseeches him to receive his former slave as a brother, but it is evident (ver 12), although Paul wished it to be the spontaneous act of the master whom Onesimus had wronged, that the apostle expected the affranchisement of the latter. Be that si it may, he takes everything upon himself for his dear son. According to grace Onesimus was more profitable to Philemon, as well as to Paul, than formerly, when the flesh had made him an unfaithful and valueless servant; and this he should rejoice in. (Ver 11) Paul alludes to the name of Onesimus, which means profitable. Finally he reminds Philemon that he was indebted to him for his own salvationÑfor his life as a Christian.
Paul at this moment was a prisoner at Rome. God had brought Onesimus there (whither all resorted) to lead him to salvation and the knowledge of the Lord, in order that we should be instructed, and that Onesimus should have a new position in the christian assembly. (1)
It was apparently towards the end of the apostles imprisonment. He hopes at least soon to be released and tells
Philemon to prepare him a lodging.
We find the names again in the Epistle to the Colossians. There the apostle says, Onesimus, who is one of you; so that, if it be the same, he was of Colosse. It seems likely, because there is Archippus also, who is exhorted to take heed to his ministry. If it be so, the fact that he speaks thus of Onesimus to the Christians at Colosse is another proof of his loving care for this new convert. He lays him thus upon the hearts of the assembly, sending his letter by him and Tychicus. In the Epistle to the Ephesians there are no salutations; but the same Tychicus is its bearer. Timothy is joined with Paul in the address of the Epistle to the Colossians, as well as in this to Philemon. It was not so in the Epistle to the Ephesians; but in that to the Philippians to whom the apostle hoped to send Timothy ere long, their two names are again united.
I do not draw an conclusions from these last details; but they furnish ground for inquiry into details. Each of the four
epistles was written during the apostleÕs captivity at Rome, and when he was expecting to be delivered form that captivity.
Finally, that which we have especially to remark in the Epistle to Philemon is the love which, in the intimate centre of
this circle (guarded all round by an unparalleled development of doctrine) reigned and bore fruit, and bound the members of Christ together, and spread the savour of grace over all the relationships in which men could stand towards each other, occupying itself about all the details of life with a perfect propriety, and with the recognition of every right that can exist among men and of all that the human heart can feel.
(1) It seems to me, from the way in which the apostle speaks, that he even thought Onesimus would be an instrument of God in the assembly, useful in the LordÕs served. He would have retained him to minister to himself in the bonds of the gospel; but he respects his connection with Philemon. It was also much better for the soul of Onesimus that he should submit himself where had done wrong; and if he was to be free, that he should receive his freedom from the love of Philemon.
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Raw Food: Kale Chips 9 Ways!
Until yesterday, I had never created a raw food recipe for kale chips. I couldn't bring myself to take a veggie that I consider a bit bitter and try to turn it into something yummy. My friend, Joanna kept insisting that they were fab so I decided to give it a whirl. They turned out better than I could have hoped for. Which is great because Kale is incredibly healthy.
Kale, which is actually a form of cabbage, is loaded with fiber. One cup of kale provides you with twice your daily requirement of vitamin A, tons of vitamin C and has over a thousand times the RDA for vitamin K! Kale helps keep your body strong and also helps prevent damage from other forces that are constantly attacking our bodies.
Kale is full of fiber and phytonutrients. It produces sulforaphane which is a natural cancer-fighter that signals the liver to produce cancer fighting enzymes. Kale has high amounts of carotenoids that protect your eyes from ultraviolet light and other major issues. It even helps prevent cataracts.
There are many different kinds of kale out there. I wanted to know how each one tasted, and how it adapted to different recipes. I bought dinosaur kale, purple kale and green kale. Then I came up with three different recipes. So, we have 9 different outcomes.
For the first batch I simply used olive oil and salt. For the second batch, I added garlic and thyme. The third batch, one of my favorites, is a spicy combination of chipotle and smoked paprika combined with some nutritional yeast, cashews and garlic. I think this hot version is my favorite.
The difference between the kale, after all was said and done was negligible. The dinosaur kale has a flatter shape and kept that through dehydration but the curly kale was fine and actually held a little more of the flavor mixture.The taste was pretty much the same for all. You can go very easy on the olive oil. They dehydrate very quickly (4-5 hours) so, start them early in the day and you will have a great snack for later. My biggest challenge with these was to not eat them all before I got the picture taken! Make a lot as they dehydrate down quite a bit.
Kale Chips
For all versions: wash and spin dry 2 bunches kale. Remove the tough spine and tear into bite size pieces, keeping in mind that they will shrink in size as they dehydrate.
Kale Chips Three Ways
Version One
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Combine olive oil and sea salt in large bowl. Stir in kale and coat. Place on dehydrator sheets and dehydrate at 115 for 4-6 hours or until crisp.
Version Two
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
With food processor running, drop garlic in. It will mince. Add oil and thyme. Place mixture in bowl and follow directions above.
Version Three
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup Cashews, soaked at least 8 hours, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast*
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Chipotle (spice)
- Pinch Sea Salt
With processor running, drop in garlic and mince. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth. Pour over kale chips in a bowl and massage until kale is coated. Dehydrate on screens at 115 for 4-6 hours or until crisp. *Nutritional yeast is not raw but used frequently in raw food recipes.


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ContributeThe Dardanelles Memorial is the first memorial in Australia erected to soldiers of the First World War. It commemorates the landing of Anzac forces on Gallipoli Peninsula on 25 April 1915 and the many casualties they suffered.
Instigation of the memorial
On 23 August 1915 the Adelaide City Council accepted a proposal by the Wattle Day League to establish a grove of wattle trees to commemorate the landing of Australian troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
The 'war memorial plantation' was designed by Adelaide builder and prominent League member, Walter Torode. His design included a 3.65m high granite obelisk, to be positioned in the middle of the plantation. The memorial was surrounded by a 'rustic pavilion' or wooden pergola with wide openings on four sides. Four trees, symbolising the Allies, were to be planted outside the pergola. The perimeter featured more than 100 golden wattle trees and beds of native trees and shrubs. The site was fenced, with entrances on each of the four sides.
The Wattle Day League, which originated in South Australia, was a nationalistic body in favour of compulsory military training. Torode is credited as the initiator of tree planting in memory of Australian soldiers.
The memorial, to be situated in the south parklands, was supported by City Gardener August Wilhelm Pelzer because it coincided with his program of 'beautification' of the southern parks around the city. The memorial site, bordering Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue, became known as 'Wattle Grove'.
Memorial and site construction
The memorial was erected at no cost to the public purse. Materials and labour were volunteered.
The obelisk was erected largely by employees of Walter Torode working as volunteers in the two weeks prior to the unveiling. Newspaper reports noted that a carter had risen at 3am to bring stones to the site and several workers living at Mount Lofty had taken the afternoon off work to assist. On Saturday 4 September a special afternoon tea was provided for them by the Wattle Day League. President of the federal and South Australian branches of the League, William Sowden, thanked the volunteers and praised them for their 'self-denying patriotism'.
The site foreman was J Meinchke of Kapunda. The wattle trees were supplied by Adelaide's Botanic Gardens. The memorial obelisk was cut by stonemasons from Adelaide firm of JT Brown from Murray Bridge red and Monarto grey granite.
The rough stone base represented 'the rugged hills up which the Australian soldiers had to climb'. The smooth stone at the apex symbolised victory. Initially the obelisk had a flat stone surface on which a vase of flowers could be placed. It was later topped by a stone cross. The inscription carved into the granite block beneath the cross simply acknowledged the Australasian soldiers at the landing.
The memorial was erected and unveiled when troops were still hopelessly pinned down and suffering heavy casualties on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Nevertheless, the Register's report of the occasion emphasised 'not grief, but pride – nation pride' and the call to service.
Governor-General Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson (patron of the Australian Wattle Day League) unveiled the memorial and dedicated the grove on Wattle Day 7 September 1915. Speakers included Governor Sir Henry Galway, Premier Crawford Vaughan, Archibald Peake (leader of the opposition), Lord Mayor Alfred Simpson, Military Commandant Colonel AH Sandford and William Sowden.
The Advertiser of 8 September reported Sowden's comments that two flowers typifying Australian flora had been selected for the site: the golden wattle ('emblem of hope and glory') and the black 'Kennedya' (Kennedia Nigricans; 'symbol of bereavement and sorrow').
The first four trees were planted by Sir Ronald and Lady Munro-Ferguson and Sir Henry and Lady Galway. Other 'leading citizens' and representatives of wounded soldiers planted trees, as did Helen Mantegani (née Thomas) who had been present at the proclamation ceremony in December 1836 when 11 years old.
The unveiling was followed by a patriotic concert that night at Norwood Town Hall.
Plantings and ceremonies
Plantings and memorial services continued there until the end of the 1920s. Another 44 trees and rose bushes were added in 1916. Guard rails were erected to keep cattle out of the gardens. In 1919 a wattle tree was dropped from an aeroplane by South Australian aviator and war veteran Henry (Harry) Butler to commemorate the role of Australian aviators during the First World War. The tree was planted by Chief Justice Sir George Murray and the spot was marked by a small plaque. Unfortunately, the tree no longer exists, and the bronze tablet reading 'Wattle Day 1919' is now in the care of the Adelaide City Council. The memorial was eventually surrounded by 140 wattle trees.
A neglected memorial
By the 1930s the site had deteriorated, the pergola was overgrown with creepers and the obelisk was obscured. The Adelaide City Council relocated the obelisk to Lundie Gardens, the site of a First World War training camp in the northwest corner of Park 21 West, in October 1940. Mirnu Wirra, Kaurna for 'golden wattle grove', is now the dual name for the park where very few wattle trees remain.
Renovations 1969
Extensive renovations in 1969 included replacing the original stone cross and attaching a copper plaque to the base of the granite cairn. The new inscription acknowledged the memorial's unveiling by the governor-general on Wattle Day 1915.
Services have resumed at the memorial in recent years. Held on the anniversary date of its unveiling, 7 September, they commemorate the Dardanelles campaign and recognise the significance of the memorial as the first of its kind.
In 2018 the memorial became part of the newly installed ANZAC Centenary Memorial Walk on Kintore Avenue, linking the National Memorial on North Terrace, with the Pathway of Honour and Torrens Parade Ground.
It was re-dedicated by Chaplain Carl Aiken and Rob Manton, Director of Veterans SA, on Sunday 11 November 2018 following the Remembrance Day service. This marked the centenary of the First World War Armistice. The memorial is now located at the northern end of the ANZAC Centenary Memorial Walk on Kintore Avenue, Adelaide (adjacent to the Pathway of Honour). It was relocated to its current position from Lundie Gardens, South Terrace.


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The crisp, new, custom look of Chrysler "63
Unrehearsed comments from top styling experts: "Town car excellence" … "Crisp simplicity of line" … "The formal look with a sporting flair." We think you'll agree with the experts. And you'll also agree that our new Chryslers are far more than styling winners. Underhood you'll find only V-8 engines that range from the economy of Newport (it uses regular gas) to the sports-bred 300 and the spirited luxury of the New Yorker. Again this year, your investment will not be undercut by a jr. edition – we don't build them! And, climbing Chrysler resale value is proof of this protection. Crisp, new styling. Exciting performance. Lasting investment value. Isn't it high time you saw your Chrysler dealer and took your beautiful step ahead?
Chrysler '63 … a big, beautiful step ahead
Another Chrysler first! 5-year/50,000-mile warranty. Chrysler engineering leadership has resulted in an extended warranty* on the power-train of 1963 Chryslers.
* Your authorized Chrysler Dealer's Warranty against defects in material and workmanship on 1963 cars has been expanded to include parts replacement or repair, without charge for required parts or labor, for 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, on the engine block, head and internal parts; transmission case and internal parts (excluding manual clutch); torque converter, drive shaft, universal joints (excluding dust covers), rear axle and differential, and rear wheel bearings, provided the vehicle has been serviced at reasonable intervals according to the Chrysler Certified Car Care schedule.
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By SCOTT ROTHSCHILD, The Lawrence Journal-World
TOPEKA — Gov. Sam Brownback on Monday proposed that the state provide $80 million over five years to fully fund all-day kindergarten.
In the Lawrence school district, where approximately 850 kindergarten students already attend all day, state funding would mean an additional $2.2 million in revenue, Lawrence district officials said.
"Funding full-day kindergarten is one of USD 497's highest legislative priorities," said Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll.
Currently the state provides funding for half-day kindergarten, with the remaining portion funded through local dollars. The increased funding, Brownback said, would come out of financial balances that have been built up over the past couple of years.
"Numerous studies show that all-day kindergarten results in students who are more involved, productive and ready to read at appropriate grade levels," Brownback said.
Brownback's plan would provide an additional $16 million in state funds for each of the next 5 years, or $80 million in total.
He announced the proposal as he held a series of interviews with reporters in preparation for the 2014 legislative session that starts Jan. 13.
Lawrence doesn't charge a fee for all-day kindergarten, but some districts do.
The Eudora school district charges a fee of $250 per semester to cover the cost not covered by state aide. Eudora Superintendent Don Grosdidier said the fees were implemented after the district experienced budget cuts.
Brownback's proposal quickly launched a political response over cuts to education and a pending court ruling that schools have been shortchanged hundreds of millions of dollars.
"The No. 1 priority should be restoring the cuts Gov. Brownback already made and fully funding our schools," said House Minority Leader Paul Davis, a Democrat from Lawrence who is running against Brownback for governor in 2014.
The Kansas Supreme Court is weighing arguments in a lawsuit that could force the Legislature to increase school funding by more than $500 million per year. A lower court panel ruled the state unconstitutionally cut funding while also approving massive tax cuts.
In an interview with the Journal-World, Brownback declined to say how the state would respond if the court ordered a funding increase. A ruling is expected in the next month or so.
"Let's see what they do," he said of the court. "My major effort is going to be to see that the schools are not shut down."
He said the all-day kindergarten proposal came about through meetings with legislative leaders and school officials.
On another education front, Brownback said, "I'm not hearing any consensus view," from legislative leaders when it comes to higher education funding.
Earlier this year, Republican leaders approved cutting $34.3 million in state funding over two years to the public universities, making Kansas one of the few states in the country to reduce higher education funding. Higher Education officials said the cuts were responsible for a portion of the most recent tuition increases.
Brownback signed those cuts into law, but he has said he wants to restore the funding.


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This is home turf for Nair and screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala, two smart and saucy South Asian expatriates who previously collaborated on the exuberant charmer Mississippi Masala, an unexpected hit whose sneaky gift for laying the burden of weirdness on the host culture helped put Nair on the map as one of a growing band of exponents of the Asian immigrant experience. Peppered with ancient Indian music and Asian Cool pop, The Namesake carries faint echoes of the carnal physicality that makes Nair's more lightweight movies so much fun to look at -- Monsoon Wedding was a dandy piece of froth, and Vanity Fair survives only on its looks. Based on a first novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, whose short-story collection Interpreter of Maladies won her a Pulitzer, The Namesake is a quieter, more mature work. Shot with muted elegance by Frederick Elmes, the movie is a study in hot and cold, moving between the heat and dust of Calcutta and the ice and slush of Queens, New York, where Ashima (played by the Indian star Tabu, a ravishing presence at once sexy and maternal) lands with her new husband Ashoke (Irfan Khan), a cerebral engineer she knows only from their arranged marriage. Still, their love blossoms, as lonely, isolated Ashima, trapped in the shock of the new, grudgingly makes concessions to this strange American world of washing machines and overflowing supermarkets. Soon the couple moves to the suburbs, where they become part of the Indian diaspora community, which maintains its links to the old country while prospering in the new.
Not so her restless son, hell-bent -- like his sister -- on becoming a hip American. Best known for his antic turn in the comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Kal Penn tones down the goofiness just enough to lend an air of pathos to this gangly outsider who's stranded between two worlds, neither of which feels like home. Like many children of immigrants, he channels all his conflicts and the resentment he feels toward his loving, staid parents into a profound loathing for his foreign name. To make matters worse, poor Gogol Ganguli isn't even named for an Indian hero, but for the paranoid, friendless Russian author of Dead Souls. Unaware of the pivotal significance of that name in his gentle father's life story, Gogol rushes into the arms of the first bohemian (juicy Jacinda Barrett) who floats into his orbit in Manhattan. Things don't go well: Despite a family crisis that brings his roots back into focus and the rediscovery of a glam Indian intellectual (Zuleikha Robinson) he'd met in his teens, when she still looked like Ugly Betty, Gogol sees his troubles stubbornly continue to pile up.
Though The Namesake never fully resolves the episodic formlessness of Lahiri's novel, there's method and meaning in its loose ends, which both define the predicament of the second-generation immigrant and confer on him a strategic advantage in navigating the fluid boundaries of modern urban life. When we leave Gogol, he's still figuring out the steps to the immigrant's eternal dance with tradition and modernity, with adaptation to the new world, defensive reactivity to the old, and the longing for roots. Only now, he understands that the dance never ends -- that it has its own grace and its own benediction.


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Luxury vinyl is reliable, durable, waterproof, and budget-friendly flooring that is offered in both tile and plank, coming in a variety of wood-look, stone-look, and decorative designs.
Open the latest design magazine or watch any of today's home renovation reality shows and you'll see luxury vinyl flooring in all its glory! This reliable, durable, and budget-friendly material is often part of a jaw-dropping reveal that leaves surprised homeowners speechless. It's a stunning choice for them, but will vinyl flooring suit your home's unique needs?
The answer most likely is yes! Luxury vinyl flooring is offered in both tiles and planks and comes in a variety of wood-look, stone-look, and decorative designs. The vinyl itself contains several layers, each one engineered with specific qualities. For example, the thickest layer is a dense, rigid core that directly influences durability and serves as the main defense against your kid's messy spills. A protective wear layer also helps keep moisture at bay, plus it resists most scuffs and scratches. Since vinyl flooring is waterproof and incredibly durable, you can easily choose to have vinyl installed as one continuous floor throughout your entire home.
As you shop for vinyl flooring, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of designs available. Do you want durable vinyl wood-look planks that mimic golden oak or maybe a subtle, warm-hued gray ash? If a natural stone aesthetic is more your speed, maybe you'd prefer an authentic-looking polished marble, a speckled terrazzo, or even a cool concrete. Of course, you can also have your pick from a range of solid colors and decorative patterns to perfectly accent your favorite spaces.
As you really consider all the flooring options in front of you at the showroom, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each can help surface your top contenders. Which factors are most important for your specific lifestyle? What cons can you compromise on?
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On the cons side, keep in mind that vinyl flooring:
When you sign on the dotted line for durable vinyl flooring, you'll be glad to hear that you're signing up for only a modest amount of maintenance. Whether you go with vinyl planks or tiles, you'll want to start a cleaning regime from the get-go. Weekly sweeping or vacuuming will remove any accumulated dirt, pet hair, and other debris, and a damp mop from time to time can give you a deeper clean. Before you get started, though, check out the manufacturer's care instructions so you don't put your new vinyl floors out of warranty!
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When I think of the future, I can't help but remember how we imagined it to be back in the Eighties. Everything we thought would remain science fiction became part of our present. Touch screens, mobile phones, laser printers, carbon fiber, etc.. were all just part of movies and our imagination. Now we know, nothing is impossible and we also realized that the present and future will not be the same without going back to nature. For a couple of decades now minimalism was prevailing with the rise of technology, but not anymore. New trends have been emerging in the past few years and some are about to stay around for a while while others are perishing, visit this website and get all the details. You can also enhance any room with removable wall murals.
As recent interior design trends have been focusing on the operator rather than the consumer, this has created a great shift in all things design.
Workspaces, for example, are now focused on the employee rather than on the visitor or consumer. This innovative idea has been brought forth by firms such as Google, Facebook, Leo Burnett, Deloitte & Touche, Cisco, and many others. Numerous studies have suggested that a healthy and comfortable work environment produces better productivity, this may not always be true but has been an eye opening approach for many. These firms have come up with ideas we once though of as crazy, such as having pool tables, a gym, cafes, napping zones all at the company's premises. With this in mind, the human is now the focus of all present and future trends. Focus now is on well being, healthy lifestyle, and communication.
As a result, new design trends emerged and were made possible with the use of materials that are more human and environment friendly.
Design trends that are here to stay:
1- Bringing Nature inside, and almost every other trending material is there to compliment this one. Greenery and nature are everywhere now, restaurants and cafes, entrances, airports, homes, etc.. no space is complete without greenery anymore. It is not a surprise that Pantone's 2017 color of the year was Greenery! From fake to natural, green is everywhere and here to stay. Integration of nature and natural elements in our spaces and through our architecture has become a requirement now. This is why we are opting more and more for large windows and focusing more on the view. It might be a psychological attempt to replace the damage that has been done to our environment in the past decades.


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1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
4 A sluggard's appetite is never filled,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate what is false,
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 A person's riches may ransom their life,
but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,
but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,
but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a person from the snares of death.
15 Good judgment wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.
16 All who are prudent act with knowledge,
but fools expose their folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner,
but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children,
but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
but injustice sweeps it away.
24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children,
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
25 The righteous eat to their hearts' content,
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Put on your captain's hat and navigate the 3D pirate ship using sand timers in this unique real-time cooperative game.
As a member of an adventurous pirate crew, your goal is to be crowned Admiral of the Black, the most feared pirate ship in the Caribbean. To earn this title, you must complete dangerous scenarios in the shortest possible time frame. The most innovative element of the game is that the player uses their own 30-second sand timer as a character to be placed on the ship to perform actions. Each time a player places their own sand timer, they have to wait for the sand to run out to be able to perform the action needed. Each hole in the ship represents an area where you can perform a specific action: turning the ship, loading cannons, shooting enemy ships, repairing damage, and so forth…
A Tale of Pirates (previously announced as Admiral of the Black) has ten different scenarios, ranging from ordinary pirating activities like looking and shooting, to kraken-hunting, prison breaks, treasure hunts, and much more. An app for any smartphone or tablet will lead the players along the missions, assist with scenario data, random events, multiple paths, upgrades, and gamestate-saving for later sessions. It also serves as a timer for the individual round as the typical scenario lasts 2-3 rounds, each five minutes long.
The players have to react to events and maneuver the ship to fight enemy gunboats, catch rich merchant vessels, and avoid other obstacles. They must communicate to agree and organize things to do, but they have to be quick because time is always ticking.
A Tale of Pirates is swift playing with simple rules, but it's exciting and involving, with great interactions among players. Unlike some other real time coop games the stress is present but not dominating. The thirty-second delays, in addition to the intermittent rounds, always allow you to catch your breath!
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Every woman starts to become interested in skincare as she ages and sees those fine lines forming around her eyes and mouth. Those wrinkles and sagging skin that just doesn't glow like it used to. And many women start to realize that natural skincare products are by far the best skincare products. But how do you find the best natural skincare products?
Natural Skincare Products
However the first question to ask is why would you want to use natural skincare products? What does "natural" mean and what is the difference between "natural" skincare products and other skincare products?
There is no formal definition of "natural" when it comes to skincare and anti aging products. However to me "natural" means "safe" skincare products.
Safe? Aren't all skincare products safe? Why would they be unsafe?
Sadly the answer is that not all skincare products and anti aging products (or cosmetics or beauty products for that matter) are safe. It is gradually becoming known that many skincare and anti aging products and cosmetics, perfumes, body care and beauty products contain ingredients that may in fact be damaging to your skin or even your health. I first became aware of this when my young daughter had a terrible skin reaction to her first use of cosmetics when she had her first ballet concert, and have been interested in this ever since.
Let's Talk Skincare Ingredients
Many ingredients that go into our skincare products and cosmetics in the US are banned in other countries, like European countries. But here it's perfectly legal to use suspect ingredients in our skincare and anti aging products and the FDA doesn't regulate against this. The problem is so bad that there are whole organizations set up to try and foster the manufacture of safe skincare products and cosmetics.
I'll give you an example. A recent study found lead in over 50% of big brand lipsticks tested. Scary isn't it?
So many people are turning to natural skincare products and cosmetics to find safe products. And of course they want to find the best natural skincare products because the companies that make skincare products from all natural, and safe, ingredients, aren't the big brand name companies.
Producing Safe Products
Most companies that make natural skincare products have signed the "Compact for Safe Cosmetics" to evidence their commitment to producing safe products. And these natural skincare products are usually much more effective than their less safe but more well known cousins which you see advertised on TV and on the shelves of the stores.
That's because the companies that make the best natural skincare products are small niche companies. They can't compete on marketing budget, so they compete on product quality. To survive they need to produce top shelf products so that customers come back over and over again. So they don't need to spend up big on TV advertising.
There are excellent natural skincare products made up into a complete scientific skincare system that are available to buy and are safe to use, and extremely effective. They aren't made by the big name skincare companies or cosmetics companies, but if you manage to find them they are cost comparable or even cheaper than the big brands, and safe to use.


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Linda Achour was born in 1978. She received a Bachelor degree in 1996. From 1996 to 1998, she was studying Physical Measures. She obtained upper technician diploma (DUT) in june 1996. Subsequently, she was involved in Biomedical Sciences until 2000. As the result of this work, she received a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lyon. In September 2000, she was in involved in the DEA in Medical and Biological Engeenering with medical imaging speciality.
From november 2001 to june 2002, she teached in secondary level about physicals sciences. In October 2002, she was selected for completing her Ph'D thesis at CORIA. Linda Achour was Research Engineer in Biomedicine for ADIR Association (Assistance à Domicile des Insuffisants Respiratoires) up to 2009. She is now BIO-Medical Engineer in Marketing for Philips Respironics.
In many clinical situations such as chronic respiratory failures, a mechanical noninvasive ventilation is applied. A significant number of patients does not tolerate this treatment for some reasons that are not so well understood. This lack of tolerance could result from the occurrence of non triggered cycles by the patient's ineffective efforts. This thesis is devoted to the analysis of the interactions between patient and ventilator using the non-linear dynamical systems theory. Original techniques to analyse the mechanisms responsible for the occurrence of asynchronisms between patient and ventilator were introduced. Among others, we developed an algorithm for processing the data over a significant statistics, that is, on a large number of respiratory cycles. From non invasive measurements (flow and pressure), this algorithm provides automatically the number of non-triggered cycles as well as the breathing pattern commonly used in mechanical ventilation. Patient-ventilator interactions are thus investigated by combining some techniques as phase portraits and first return maps to a Poincaré section with more common statistical approaches. We thus highlighted two important factors for the quality of noninvasive ventilation : the rate of ineffective efforts and the variability over the duration of the respiratory cycle. We showed that an increase of the respiratory rate is associated with a significant decrease of the rate of asynchronisms and, consequently, a reduction of the inspiratory work.
This thesis was supported by ADIR Association


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The 2012 ACM Computing Classification System
The 2012 ACM Computing Classification System has been developed as a poly-hierarchical ontology that can be utilized in semantic web applications. It replaces the traditional 1998 version of the ACM Computing Classification System (CCS), which has served as the de facto standard classification system for the computing field. It is being integrated into the search capabilities and visual topic displays of the ACM Digital Library. It relies on a semantic vocabulary as the single source of categories and concepts that reflect the state of the art of the computing discipline and is receptive to structural change as it evolves in the future. ACM provides a tool within the visual display format to facilitate the application of 2012 CCS categories to forthcoming papers and a process to ensure that the CCS stays current and relevant. The new classification system will play a key role in the development of a people search interface in the ACM Digital Library to supplement its current traditional bibliographic search.
The full CCS classification tree is freely available for educational and research purposes in HTML format. In the ACM Digital Library, the CCS is presented in a visual display format that facilitates navigation and feedback. The full CCS classification tree is also viewable as a flat file in the Digital Library.
Authors, an important aspect of preparing your paper for publication by ACM Press is to provide the proper indexing and retrieval information from the ACM Computing Classification System (CCS). This is beneficial to you because accurate categorization provides the reader with quick content reference, facilitating the search for related literature, as well as searches for your work in ACM's Digital Library and on other online resources.
Please read the HOW TO CLASSIFY WORKS USING ACM'S COMPUTING CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (Word .docx file) for instructions on how to classify your document using the 2012 ACM Computing Classification System and insert the index terms into your LaTeX or Microsoft Word source file. For a PDF version of this document, please click here.


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Virgin Hyperloop One today announced the Indian State of Maharashtra's intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track.
Sir Richard Branson announced the Framework Agreement in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to begin the development of the route.
In a statement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the hyperloop route could have the same impact upon India in the 21st century as trains did in the 20th century.
The hyperloop route will link central Pune, Navi Mumbai International Airport, and Mumbai in 25-minutes, connecting 26 million people and creating a thriving, competitive megaregion.
The high-capacity passenger and cargo hyperloop route eventually will support 150 million passenger trips annually, saving more than 90 million hours of travel time, and providing citizens with greater opportunities and social and economic mobility.
It will also have the potential for the rapid movement of palletized freight and light cargo between the Port of Mumbai and Pune, creating a robust backbone for on-demand deliveries, supply chains, and next-generation logistics.
The Pune-Mumbai route could result in USD $55 billion (INR ₹350,000 crores) in socio-economic benefits (time savings, emissions and accident reduction, operational cost savings, etc.) over 30 years of operation, according to an initial pre-feasibility study completed by Virgin Hyperloop One.
The 100 per cent electric hyperloop system will ease severe expressway congestion and could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 150,000 tons annually.
"With Virgin Hyperloop One, we can create a sustainable infrastructure that will enhance the State of Maharashtra's competitiveness and attract new investment and businesses," said the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis.
"The Pune-Mumbai hyperloop route will be an economic catalyst for the region and create tens of thousands of jobs for India's world-class manufacturing, construction, service, and IT sectors and aligns with Make in India initiatives."
The Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project will begin with a six-month in-depth feasibility study which will analyze and define the route alignment including environmental impact, the economic and commercial aspects of the route, the regulatory framework, and cost and funding model recommendations.
The feasibility study will build upon the findings of the pre-feasibility study signed in November 2017 between the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority and Virgin Hyperloop One.
The project will enter a procurement stage upon the successful completion of the feasibility study to determine the public-private partnership structure. Construction of the Pune-Mumbai hyperloop route would commence after procurement and will be completed in two phases, beginning with an operational demonstration track built between two points on the route.
The demonstration track will be constructed in two to three years from the signing of the agreement and serve as a platform for testing, certifying, and regulating the system for commercial operations.
The second phase will target to complete construction of the full Pune-Mumbai route in five to seven years. Future projects could also extend the route to link central Pune with the New Pune International Airport and Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai with Pune's industrial economic zones.
"The Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project will ultimately be executed by a public-private partnership which will save taxpayer money while delivering a transport option that will help the State of Maharashtra support economic growth, improve sustainability, and meet the transport demands," said Kiran Gitte, CEO of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
"We have always believed that India would be a tremendous market for hyperloop. The Pune-Mumbai route is one of the strongest economic cases we have seen to-date," said Virgin Hyperloop One CEO Rob Lloyd. "The State of Maharashtra has made a strong commitment to building the first hyperloop route in India. We are looking forward to partnering with the State as well as our partners to make the Pune-Mumbai route a reality."


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Things have been a little crazy around here of late, so we are happy to embrace the darker colder days, a roaring fire and, of course, some Netflix. Want to know what we have been watching? Well, here is what the adults have been enjoying, and next week we'll share the children's choices.
My favourites…
I have just finished the first series of Netflix's Grace and Frankie. I liked it from the beginning but quickly got to really love it! It is the perfect blend of warm-hearted humour, with the kind of characters you grow to love very quickly. It was my perfect "wind down" TV viewing and I can't wait for the next series. In the meantime though, I am happy to rewatch some of my favourite episodes, like the one where Frankie and Grace go out for a night out together, and each gets to choose the clothes the other wears!
Image credit: Melissa Moseley – © 2015 Netflix
I also watched The Duchess, staring Kiera Knightly. I'll admit, I am not always a bit fan but I did really enjoy this one, and, as a mother, I could really relate to certain parts, although thankfully I live in a much more gender-balanced world!
When I have the control and tv all to myself and feel like an extra special treat I love to watch an episode of Chef's table! There is no part of this series that I do not love! The food, the chefs, their life stories, the attention to detail, the ups and downs. The passion of each chef really comes through in this excellent documentary.
The male perspective…
My husband has a string of recommendations, none of which I have seen, so I think I need a day of complete catching up!
Firstly, he really loved Narcos, I did see a bit of it but decided it wasn't for me but I have heard great things about it and he assures me that it was really well made and a great insight into what really went on.
He enjoys quirky, more alternative movies and so his current top three are Horns, Spring and What we do in the Shadows. Horns stars Daniel Radcliff, who finds himself with a dead girlfriend, a town out for blood (his) and two even more disturbing facts…. firstly, he is growing horns and secondly, people seem obliged to tell him the absolute truth. Some things are better not said, and, people sharing their inner thought with you is not always a welcome event. As you can imagine, this can make for very humorous viewing… on the darker side of mainstream!
Spring is another very alternative film, somewhat slow moving but with an interesting plot and ultimately, a love story, coming from a very unusual angle. He says it certainly keeps you interested!
What we do in the shadows is apparently a very funny portrayal of a group of vampires trying to deal with modern life from banal domestic squabbles to feeding problems and the real issues with eternal life. If you like a quirky film, this one is for you.
On a more sombre note he says Beasts of no nation is rough but compelling. Sometimes it is good to take your head out of the sand for a while.
A united front…
Of course, sometimes we do sit down together, as "real" grown-ups and, on the odd occasion, we get to see a whole movie, start to finish, no interruptions, children miraculously asleep. On such occasions, we have managed to watch…
The Help! I loved the book and the movie definitely did not disappoint, both of us thoroughly enjoyed it! A big, fat ten out of ten! With a lovely 'feel good' factor ending! The only down-side to the movie is that you will NEVER want to eat chocolate cake again!
If you enjoy nature programmes, as we do, and want one with amazing camera shots and imagery, then you can't go wrong with Hidden Kingdom. I would love to see a documentary on the making of it, to see how they managed all those amazing shots! Take a look…
Another (black) comedy that we really enjoyed (and all this makes me realise how 'alternative our viewing is') was A long way down. Definitely one to watch.
So that should keep you going for a while… now I'm off to hide the remote so I can get first dibs tonight!
Disclosure: As a member of the Netflix Stream Team I have received a years subscription to Netflix, free of charge, and an Apple TV, for streaming purposes. As part of Netflix Stream Team I will be posting monthly updates on what we are watching and what is on offer. All opinions expressed will be my own.


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mac address at once. If the Linux DECnet stack doesn't talk to | |
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a problem, change the mac address (but do this _before_ starting | |
any other network protocol on the interface) | |
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This unframed print celebrates some of the best rock albums of the 60s, 70s and 80s and would make an ideal gift for the classic rock fan in your life.
If there is a different album or albums that you would like featured please let me know.
Please note that the frame is not included and is for illustrative purposes only.
Print comes in six measurements
Small - 5 x 7 inches
Small - A5 (5.8 inches x 8.3 inches)
Medium - 8 x 10 inches
Medium - A4 (8.3 inches x 11.7 inches)
Large - A3 (11.7 inches x 16.5 inches)
Large - 11 x 14 inches
The print will be posted by Royal Mail. We use First Class Royal Mail in the UK and their Standard Airmail services for international parcels. This does not include a tracking number, inside or outside the UK.


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The best Black Friday Apple deals now available - including Apple watches, iPads, iPhones and airpods
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.
Despite high demand all your round, some Apple products will be discounted for Black Friday 2021.
While the tech giant is unlikely to start slashing prices on top of the range goods and the latest products to hit the market, there are offers out there to be had.
Apple doesn't tend to go big on Black Friday, though will promote its own offerings in the run up to Christmas, but savvy shoppers can still bag an Apple kind of bargain around the annual sales event.
So if you're in the market for an iPhone upgrade, a new iPad, an extra set of Airpods or the latest Apple Watch then you might be in luck by shopping around at other major retailers taking part in Black Friday.
Be warned, whatever you're looking for, there is a good chance that you will still have to part with a pretty penny to get the Apple product of your choosing, but there could be discounts and incentives to be had this November.
Let's take a look at what Apple products are already out there from the likes of Amazon, Very, o2, Three and Currys...
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is an annual sales event which takes place the day after Thanksgiving.
In 2021, Black Friday has been confirmed for Friday 26 November - that means savings are available now, and will run through to Cyber Monday 29 November.
Sky is offering huge savings on the Apple iPhone 13
Sky is offering 50 per cent off iPhones. If you buy the 60GB package, that means a £540 savings.
Visit the Sky iPhone13 page for the deals, where the phone is available in five colours, with three storage sizes, and two contract lengths.
For example: an iPhone 13 with 126GB capacity is reduced to £27 per month on a 24- month contract - no upfront payment needed. Then you choose your data plan on top.
What other gadgets can I buy in the Black Friday sales?
There are lots of gadgets on offer this Black Friday, and we've chosen some of the best ones:
To keep up-to-date with all the best Black Friday deals from a range of retailers and brands, be sure to keep an eye on our Black Friday live blog which will be regularly updated as deals go live.
The Best Apple Black Friday Deals now available
This year's Apple Airpods charging case for under £200. Features include active noise cancellation to block outside noise or transparency mode for hearing the world around you.
Three sizes of soft tapered silicone tips for custom fit, touch sensor for control on entertainment, answer or end calls, as well as sweat and water resistance.
Benefit from more than 24 hours of total listening time with the MagSafe Charging Case. Quick access to Siri by saying "Hey Siri". Free delivery available through Amazon.
Save up to £312 on a 48 month device plan and £20 upfront on an Apple iPad Pro with 12.9" screen, 5G capabilities and silver finish in this Black Friday deal from o2.
Top of the range features include a powerful Apple M1 chip, Liquid Retina XDR display, pro cameras and a LiDAR Scanner for stunning photos, videos, and immersive AR, 128GB storage.
With 1GB data, 100 texts and a monthly rolling Airtime Plan all for £30 per month (£23 device, £7 airtime) and £20 upfront. Offer ends 8 December 2021.
Powerful, easy to use, versatile… the Apple iPad 9th Generation offers 10.2-inch Retina display, A13 Bionic chip, Ultra Wide front camera and works with Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard.
With 64GB of storage and a slick grey finish, the device is timeless.
To benefit from this Black Friday deal, you will have to sign up to a 48 month device plan which includes 1GB data, 100 texts and a monthly rolling Airtime Plan all for £15.60 a month (£8.60 device, £7 airtime) and £20 upfront.
Offer ends 24 November 2021.
Get the latest Apple iPhone and save £228 when you sign up to a 24 month contract in this Black Friday deal from Three.
While you do have to pay £69 up-front, you'll get unlimited texts, calls and access to 5G data speeds. Plus, you'll also receive a £100 gift voucher to spend at Amazon.
High spec features include a 6.1" Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, triple Pro 12MP front camera system, A15 Bionic chip and 5G.
Unlimited data, minutes and texts with personal hotspot and roaming capability for £38 a month for six months, £76 a month thereafter.
Available in either Graphite, Gold, Sierra Blue or Silver finish.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features triple 12 MP main cameras, a 6.1" Super Retina XDR display and an A14 Bionic processor, all on the latest iOS 14.
Currys is offering the iPhone in Graphite or Blue finish with 256 GB storage for £899 to buy outright, a saving of £50.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features triple 12 MP main cameras, a 6.1" Super Retina XDR display and an A14 Bionic processor, all on the latest iOS 14.
Currys is offering the iPhone in Graphite or Blue finish with 256 GB storage for £899 to buy outright, a saving of £50.
The largest, most advanced Always-on Retina display yet makes everything you do with your Apple Watch Series 7 bigger and better.
Series 7 is the most durable Apple Watch ever built, with an even more crack-resistant front crystal.
Advanced features let you measure your blood oxygen level, take an ECG anytime and access mindfulness and sleep tracking apps.
You can also track dozens of workouts, including new tai chi and pilates. Free delivery available from Very.co.uk. Offer ends 25th November 2021.
With £30 off (hardly astonishing) you may not be tempted - but AO.com price match so you're guaranteed to get your hands on a MacBook for the cheapest price possible if you buy through them.
Apple's thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with an up to 7-core GPU.
Arguably the best over-head wireless headphones in the market - and finally discounted, with a whopping 22% off.
The 'spatial audio feature' is out of this world, meaning your head is surrounded by music, so you get engulfed by your favourite songs. The noise-cancelling function is also impressive. A steal.
Not only do a pair of Powerbeats have serious street cred, but they're a fabulous pair of earphones if you're on the move.
Truly wireless, these comfortable running earbuds have over-ear hooks, so they're up to the task of staying safely anchored as you jostle.
They boast exceptional comfort and fit, decent all-round sound quality and a seriously lengthy battery life.


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Panettone vs. Pandoro
The word probably derives from the word "panetto," a small loaf cake, with the augmentative suffix "-one" to refer to its large size. It can be traced back to a cured bread made with yeast, honey, dried fruit and pumpkin in 200 AD. In 600 AD it looked like a crude form of focaccia made with corn flour and grapes. In 800 AD panettone referred to cornbread made with eggs, sugar and raisins. (The latter ingredient was believed to bring wealth.)
According to one legend, at the end of 400 AD Ughetto, son of the condottiere Giacometto degli Atellani, fell in love with a beautiful young woman named Adalgisa. To be near his beloved, he became a baker, like her father Toni, and created a rich bread made with butter, eggs, sugar, citron and candied oranges. The sweet fruit of his love was an unprecedented hit, and people from every neighborhood came to taste "Pan del Ton." According to another legend, on Christmas Eve, at the court of Duke Ludovico, a cook was preparing a special sweet. Unfortunately, the cupola-shaped raisin bread got burned in the oven, and the cook became apoplectic. As he cursed and howled, a servant named Toni spoke up, advising the cook to serve the sweet all the same and say the crust was special. When guests saw the unusual bread, they applauded raucously. And when they took their first bite, a chorus of praise erupted, and "Pan del Toni" was born.