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Cleaning puppy poo off the bed or having the cat stand on your face at 5am can be a bit of a sneak peek into the joys of parenthood! But it's a big step up from fur baby to human baby and some pets will find the sounds, smells and routine of a newborn difficult to adjust to.
However, there are ways you can prepare your furry family members for your pregnancy and the new arrival. Here are some precautions you can take so that your new, human addition settles right in, and your pets feel settled too.
Preparing you and your pet while you're pregnant
Now is a great time to change your pet's routine and prepare them for when your baby comes home. With a little bit of training, it's good to know that extending your family can be a pleasant experience for both you and your pet.
Teach your dog and cat not to jump up
You won't want your pets to jump up on your belly while you're pregnant or knock your baby over while crawling. Teach your dog the commands 'sit' and 'down' and reward for good behaviour.
With cats, if they jump up on your lap uninvited, immediately stand up. Teach your cat the command 'up' so they learn an invitation is required.
Train pets to not go into your baby's bedroom
This area should be off-limits, so allow your pets to explore the room, then train them not to go into this space. With cats, you may have to use a deterrent like a screen door or spray.
Introduce pets to baby bundles that cry
Pretend you're carrying a baby around and play a recording of a baby crying at the same time. Reward your pets for good behaviour.
Get your dog used to a new routine
Build walking your dog with a pram into their routine as soon as possible. It's also likely you'll spend less time with your dog, so gradually reduce time before the baby arrives.
Pop someone else on cat litter duty
Cat poo contains a parasite called Toxoplasma gondi, which can cause an infection. It's very rare, but there's a risk of you passing toxoplasmosis onto your unborn baby.
Introducing your pet to your baby
Once your baby has arrived, get a family member or friend to take home a blanket with your baby's scent on it, so your pets become familiar with your baby's smell.
During the first introduction, make sure there's two people to supervise your baby and pet. Put your dog on a leash and wait until everyone is calm, then allow your pet to investigate – reward good behaviour. It's common for cats to go into hiding at first.
Ensure your pet remains a valued family member by sitting alone together talking quietly or grooming for at least five minutes everyday.
What if your pet shows aggression?
Most problems happen during the unpredictable movements of crawling and walking, so never leave your child alone with your pet. If your pet shows aggression, contact us for advice.


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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is a series of requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Financial Assistance Programs."
The DBE Program creates a level playing field on which disadvantaged businesses can compete fairly. The Program ensures that qualified businesses have an equal opportunity to compete for, and participate in, the performance of all DOT-funded contracts and subcontracts. It also assures that all contracts and procurements will be administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin
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In order to meet the eligibility standarps of the DBE Program, your small business must be:
At least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged (or, in the case of a corporation, one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must own fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock)
One or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it must control the management and daily business operations of your small business.
The assumption is that an individual is both socially and economically disadvantaged if s/he is a citizen, or lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States, AND is:
- Black American
- Hispanic American
- Native American
- Asian-Pacific American
- Subcontinent Asian American
- Woman
- A member of any additional group that is designated as socially and economically disadvantaged by the Small Business Administration
Additionally, an individual can demonstrate that s/he is socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis.
Note: An individual cannot be presumed economically disadvantaged if s/he has a personal net worth exceeding $1.32 million. This net worth includes any and all income properties, but excludes the individual's ownership interests in the small business concern and his or her primary residence.
The are two ways to obtain application materials.
- Many certification sites have their own web address. There is usually a DBE Program link among the list of features. The DBE application can be downloaded from this location.
- Application materials can also be obtained directly from the certification site by faxing requests on company letterhead to the designated DBE Officer. The fax should declare that the applying vendor "wants to be DBE certified" and that the vendor is "requesting a Schedule A application."
After the application package has been submitted, the applying vendor should be prepared to present the following supplemental materials (in order to expedite the process, these materials can also be submitted along with the application package):
- Profile of business/vendor (organization description)
- Proof of vendor's ethnicity/gender (i.e. birth certificate)
- List of vendor's business clients
- Three years of recent tax returns (business and/or personal taxes)
- Vendor's "Articles of Incorporation" (if applicable)
- Applicant's "corporate meeting" list, if applicable (an agenda for your first corporate meeting)
- Stock transfer letter, including a list the first stock(s) issued
Following submission and processing of the vendor's application package, the DBE Officer will schedule a site visit. Your DBE Certification will be determined following this site visit.
Once your disadvantaged business has been certified, you are then able to work for DBE contractors. You will receive information about appropriate DBE meetings and contracts out for bid. Your business will also be listed in a Directory of Certified Firms.
Listed below are a few of the places where your small business can apply for certification (note this information is subject to change):
Office of Civil Rights
1823 - 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 324-1700 or (866) 810-6346
Fax: (916) 324-1862
Email: email@example.com
Website: caltrans.ca.gov - CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Office of Contract Compliance
Centralized Certification
1149 S. Broadway Street, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone:(213) 847-2684
Fax: (213) 847-2777
Email: email@example.com
Website: https://bca.lacity.org/certification - LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO)
Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 922-2600
Fax: (213) 922-7660
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: mta.net
Questions regarding DBE certification should be directed to the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) website: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-certification-information
DBE Brochure: dbe-brochure-2021-a11y.pdf

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Hashtag Tuesday: #ridethroughwinter
For all of you living in places where the cycling streets are covered in white stuff all winter, there's light at the end of the tunnel. Yes, my friends….Spring is on it's way. I'm definitely a cold weather riding wimp and could never imagine riding through a cold and snowy winter, but I've met a lot of hardcores who do it each and every year.
Sam Haraldson (@sharalds) and his group of riding buddies from Bozeman, MT don't let winter get in the way of their riding…and last November they launched the cycling hashtag #ridethroughwinter to help celebrate this fact.
LTB: When did you first send out a tweet with #ridethroughwinter?
@sharalds: The hashtag was born November 18th 2010, about the time I put the studded tires on my bicycle in prep for our beloved Montana winter.
The first tweet it appeared in was as follows:
@sharalds: Rode home from @BZNBikeKitchen with a beautiful flurry of snow falling from the sky and accumulating on the street. #ridethruwinter.
I got a few complaints from friends that disliked the word "thru" and it then morphed into #ridethroughwinter. In fact there is a Tweet from fellow BZN cyclist @singletrackm1nd questioning this dilemna:
@SingletrackM1nd: Ok Bzn peeps I need a ruling here. Is it gonna be #ridethruwinter or #ridethroughwinter? I'm getting confused, although that's easy to do.
My group of friends are all year-round cyclists and when the weather gets bad we tend to give each other virtual high-fives regarding riding in these conditions so a hashtag like #ridethroughwinter is the perfect way to do that.
LTB: What city are you from and what is it like to ride there through winter?
@sharalds: I reside in Bozeman, Montana where winter can start as early as October and end as late as June. We have snow and ice on the streets for at least six months of the year and regularly get cold snaps of -20 deg F that can last up to two weeks.
LTB: How many years have you been riding through winter?
@sharalds: I started commuting year-round in '06 or '07 when I was living in Duluth, MN. I consider my new home of Bozeman to be absolutely tame compared to Duluth.
LTB: Have you seen the #ridethroughwinter hashtag used a lot? Can you remember a favorite tweet that included it?
@sharalds: I was interested to find fellow Bozeman cyclists picking up the use of the hashtag but haven't been paying attention to whether it has spread viral at all. Anyone that would tag a tweet with it would probably get along with me because it takes a certain someone to ride their bicycle all year round and I like that kind of person! Just knowing that a few hard men and women are bicycle commuting to work in 25 deg F temps strengths a bond between us. If I was to suggest a favorite tweet of mine that used the hashtag I would say it was:
@sharalds: The bite of a Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro into ice atop asphalt. #ridethruwinter
LTB: You're almost done with #ridethroughwinter….how excited are you about #SummerRiding?
@sharalds: Bicycling-wise I'm just as excited for summer as I am for winter. I get to ride a lot no matter what time of year it is so I'm always stoked. Come summer I'll swap my snowboard for my mountain bike and that will be nice but here in SW Montana we try to live in the moment and keep ourselves from always looking ahead to the whatever the next season will bring. I throw another hashtag around from time to time (winter and summer) and that's #cycle300. I set a goal for myself this year to ride 300 days and am so far on track to do so.
Sam has a bunch of his winter cycling photos up on his Flikr account, and can be tweeted at @sharalds. Thanks for sharing your #ridethroughwinter story with us.
Photo c/o Sam Haraldson


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News Releases
MILWAUKEE, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just over half (56%) of Americans say they're financially prepared to live to the age of 75, yet 10% expect to work into their 80s, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual's 2013 Planning & Progress Study.
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"The incredible contrast between how long people expect to work, and how financially prepared they feel to live long lives, dramatically underscores how far behind people feel in their financial planning," says Greg Oberland, Northwestern Mutual executive vice president. "We're seeing the average retirement age being pushed further out, due in large part to widespread feelings of long-term financial insecurity. That adds up to people feeling squeezed during a period of their lives when their financial obligations really should be easing."
Retirement and Longevity
On average, pre-retirees say they will retire at age 68, even though the mean age of retirement among those already retired is 59.
Looking closer at the breakouts, it's clear the number of Americans expecting to retire young is very small, while the number expecting to work into their 70s and 80s is considerable. Specifically:
- 6% expect to retire before the age of 60
- 52% expect to retire in their 60s
- 32% expect to retire in their 70s
- 10% expect to retire in their 80s
Meanwhile, when Americans were asked about their financial preparedness, based on their current situation, future prospects and long-term plans:
- 56% said they're prepared to live to the age of 75;
- 44% said they're prepared to live to the age of 85; and
- 35% said they're prepared to live to the age of 95.
Yet, there's a 50 percent chance that a 65-year-old man today will live beyond age 87 and that a 65-year-old woman will live beyond age 90. If they're married, there's a 50 percent chance that one of them will live beyond age 94. (Annuity 2000 table)
Financial Insecurity
In other findings, half (51%) of Americans say they are less financially secure than they thought they'd be at this point in their lives. Overall, just over four in ten (43%) Americans currently feel financially secure, while one in three (32%) do not feel financially secure, and the remaining quarter falls in the middle, not feeling strongly secure or insecure.
"Although Americans are struggling, we're seeing some positive signs for the future," notes Oberland. "People intend to save more, and are aiming for slow-and-steady growth rather than swinging for the fences. Ultimately, we would like to see that translate into higher levels of financial security."
In this study, "financial security" is defined as "a feeling of confidence that you will achieve the financial goals you have for yourself or your family through the actions you are currently taking."
The Least Financially Secure Americans
Within the study, several subgroups emerge as being among the least financially secure in America.
- 62% of single Americans say they're less secure than they thought they'd be by now, compared to 43% of married people who say the same.
- Those with children under 18 are less financially secure now (56%) compared to where they thought they'd be, whereas those with older children (49%) or no children (49%) feel slightly more secure.
- Gen Y (59%) and Gen X (63%) are less secure now than they thought they'd be, but the Mature Generation (36%) is more likely to say they are just where they thought they'd be or are more secure than they thought they'd be.
About the Research
This is the latest set of findings released from Northwestern Mutual's 2013 Planning & Progress Study, which explores the state of financial planning in America today, and provides unique insights into people's current attitudes and behaviors toward money, goal-setting and priorities. Northwestern Mutual will release additional results and a series of multi-media materials over the coming weeks.
The study was conducted by independent research firm Harris Interactive, and included 1,546 Americans aged 25 or older who participated in an online survey between January 9, 2013 and January 23, 2013. Results were weighted as needed for age by gender, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be online. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual is among the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2013 according to FORTUNE® magazine and has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 156 years.
As a mutual company with $1.4 trillion of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual has no shareholders. The company focuses solely and directly on its clients and seeks to deliver consistent and dependable value to them over time.
Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments.
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Taylor Swift is a well-recognized name in the music industry, thanks to her hit songs like Love Story, White Horse, Bad Blood, Shake it Off, and Blank Space. Millions of fans around the world follow her on social media. Jus recently, people buzzed about her fuller and perkier breasts. I Don't Want to Live Forever singer simply denied the claims of Taylor Swift's plastic surgery rumors, but people believe otherwise.
After the debut of Love Story in 2008, Taylor Swift amassed millions of fans worldwide. Most of her hit songs talked about her numerous failed relationships.
People talk about her songs, about her failed relationships, check who she's currently dating or stalk her and her equally famous squad.
Fans also flock to her social media pages to check out her style. She had several hairstyles like her surprising platinum blonde hair when she allegedly dated Avenger's star Tom Hiddleston.
However, unlike any other Taylor Swift news and rumor, the alleged Taylor Swift plastic surgery rumor in 2016 was the most talked about issue.
To stop all the buzz about having breast implants, she denied having the surgery, and insisted that she loves her natural breast size during an interview with E! online.
But, it's hard to silence the rumors when there are pictures to show the noticeable difference. The picture on the left was taken during the Billboard's awards in May 2016, while the photo on the right was taken in June.
Fans and critics took to social media their questions whether Taylor Swift plastic surgery is real or not. Some thought that she's just using a good bra while others really think she went under the knife.
Definitely confident about her plumper chest, Taytay strut the streets wearing a hoody on top of really strappy blouse that emphasizes her cleavage.
Not afraid to flaunt her new and fuller curves, Taylor wore a floral dress with a plunging neckline when she went out with her then beau, Tom.
Taylor Swift's plastic surgery looks good on her. She really can't deny the truth, most especially when it's far too obvious for people to find out.


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The buildings have different widths so we have some 3D interest going on.
- canvas or cardboard substrate (base)
- cardboard, chipboard, heavy corrugated cardboard, Styrofoam, or packing material
- Dry Dek or drywall compound (a huge bucket will only cost $20.00)
- wax paper
- household items for texturing, (combs, toothpicks, Lego, straws, etc.)
- acrylic craft paint
- paintbrushes
- assorted screws, washers, whatever excess hardware on hand
- colored paper, book pages, newspaper
- scissors
- Aleene's tacky glue
- moon clip art from "The Graphics Fairy"
- star sequins
- Mod Podge, acrylic medium, or sealer
Cut some rectangles out of cardboard and chipboard. If you don't have any packing material (I just happen to have some 2 inch wide corrugated cardboard) you can use Styrofoam, even boxes. You can also glue several pieces together to make a thick piece. For the Grade Ones I'll have this already cut into rectangles, triangles and semi circles.
You can stick in some washers now if you want or glue them on later after you have painted. I did it both ways. Let dry about 6-8 hrs.
Paint your background with black acrylic paint and let dry.
Splatter on some white paint for stars. With the kids I use a splatter box.
Paint the buildings with acrylic paint. Let dry. Glue on some windows with colored paper, book pages, or newspaper.
Glue the buildings onto the background. Add the moon and a few sequin stars.
Finally add a coat of Mod Podge, acrylic medium, or your usual sealer for a nice shiny finish.


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SAS second among the best employers in Switzerland
SAS repeats top ranking in 2016 Best Workplaces in Switzerland
SAS has been recognized once again for its appeal as an employer. In the 2016 Best Workplaces in Switzerland ranking, the Swiss operations of US-based SAS Institute Inc have been awarded second place in the category for businesses with up to 49 employees. The award recognizes companies that are highly attractive to employees and demonstrate especially high employee satisfaction.
The Great Place to Work Institute® Switzerland generates the ranking by anonymously surveying employees on topics such as leadership, trustworthy collaboration, career development, compensation, and general satisfaction.
"We're particularly pleased to receive this recognition," said Dr. Patric Märki, Managing Director at SAS Switzerland, "because it confirms our belief that people do their best work when they are happy at work. And when they are able to be part of a something that allows them to realize their potential."
Putting everything in place to make this possible is a top priority at SAS — both for the organization in general as well as individually for each employee. Märki added, "The result is a pleasant work environment that encourages constructive collaboration. This organizational culture helps us achieve our objectives, forming an important foundation for sustainable success at SAS — both in Switzerland and around the world."
SAS offers its employees a corporate culture that is based on working together with openness and fairness. Flat hierarchies and an atmosphere that values innovation and encourages people to try new things are key characteristics of work at SAS anywhere in the world. SAS regularly earns the highest employer rankings in numerous countries around the world. In October 2015, for instance, SAS placed second in the World's Best Multinational Workplace ranking, also conducted by Great Place to Work.
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SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.


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Lifestyle14 March 2019
"Well, we've had our last beach day", "It's so dark in the evening now", "We will have to be in our winter coats in no time!" Sound familiar?
It's so easy to link the end of summer with these Debbie-downer remarks, but what good does that do for anyone? None at all, if you were wondering.
I think every season has its own unique way of making us happy. Summer we love for the warmth it provides, days at the beach and extra time to spend with family and friends. Spring is great for its gentle touch of sun, bright days and flowers in the garden. Winter gives us the perfect excuse to wear our favourite snuggly coat, curl up next to the fire and have a coffee in hand at ALL times and autumn is beautiful in its own regard… red leaves, crisp mornings and the smell of spice. I've counted five reasons why I love autumn and by the end of reading this I hope you feel the same – or at least not so upset that summer's over!
1. You have more time to yourself
I know for a fact that I am not the only one who hasn't really had a weekend free since December. As your social calendar settles down, take the time to step back and pamper yourself. Run a hot bath, light a candle, grab a book and settle in for a night of bliss.
Caramelized Walnut & Apricot Madison Jar from Redcurrent, Rosey Cheeks face mask from Lush, 'Joan's Picks' books from Whitcoulls
2. Fresh air and rosy cheeks
Imagine yourself outside, surrounded by auburn trees. You can hear a stream tinkling to your right and the air is crisp. Take a big breath in… and exhale. Ahhh autumn.
If the blasting heat of summer stopped you from sticking to your New Year's resolutions, now is the time to get back on track. Autumn is the perfect time to get outdoors. It's not too hot, nor to cold, and the fresh air is sure to do you a bunch of good. Although it's getting chilly, we haven't hit winter yet, so make sure you dress appropriately – you'll heat up quicker than you think!
Melika excel long sleeve top, vintage fanorak, Adidas pureboost sneakers, Nike fleece shorts and Nike sports bra all from Stirling Sports
3. Knitwear
Do I even have to elaborate…? Woolly jumpers and cardis are an absolute staple when the weather cools. Cuddly, cosy and warm, you really couldn't ask for anything more. It's like wearing a blanket with sleeves!
Wool silk knit from Country Road, gathered sleeve sweater from Seed, Cowl neck slouch knit & Hi Lo Pointelle Knit both from Witchery
4. The colours
Fall, Indian summer, autumn. Whatever you call it, there's no doubt that the colours we associate with it are beautiful. Magenta, burnt orange and bright yellows surround us – we are so lucky! These colours are not only great on the sidewalk, but also in your home, adding touch of warmth and coziness.
Dahlia ornament, leaf canvas and cushions from Adairs, gold befee lamp and photo frame from Redcurrent
5. Start planning a winter getaway
After autumn comes winter, and it's no doubt that multiple cloudy (and super cold) days can make you feel like you're stuck in a rut. Hands down the best remedy for this is to have something to look forward to.
I am totally biased as I'm smack bang in the middle of planning a trip to Bali, but you should definitely plan some type of getaway. We are lucky to live in a pretty awesome country, and I've always loved spending time exploring Queenstown and Taupo. Going across the ditch is always a good option, but if you'd like to stretch your wings out even further, then Asia is great around June/July – I know that because of all the Bali trip planning. I've been lucky enough to explore Vietnam and Cambodia and would recommend it to anyone. Not only are these countries filled with history and beautiful scenery you won't get anywhere else in the world, but the culture shock is huge and boy did I come back far more appreciative. If Cambodia sparks your interest, then you can read our blog with more details about the amazing place here.
Have a look at some of the places below, and if planning a trip is on your agenda then the team at Flight Centre or STA Travel will be able to help you out!
Pura Bratan, Bali, Indonesia
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Hội An, Vietnam
So, you've read my reasons why autumn is the bomb dot com. It really can be just as good as summer, just in it's own unique way. From breathing in fresh, crisp air to decorating your home with all things cosy, it's sure to keep you busy. Now get out there and enjoy it!


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PES approves Article 7 trigger, calls on Poland to respect fundamental values
The Party of European Socialists approves of the European Commission's decision to trigger Article 7 of the EU treaties, in response to the violations of the rule of law and the separation of powers by the government and president of Poland.
The PES believes this to be a proportionate measure, after a long period of warnings and of non-cooperation by the Polish authorities.
PES president Sergei Stanishev said:
"As Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans has said, we have two options: to avoid confrontation indefinitely, or to engage in confrontation now and preserve fundamental rights now and in the future, for the sake of Polish citizens and all other European citizens.
"The separation of powers is one of the EU's fundamental values. It is a false narrative to say that newer member states are being targeted by Brussels. The Polish government should stop portraying itself as a victim -- the true victim here is Polish democracy."
The Article 7 measure will now be submitted to the Council for approval.


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Are you shopping for gifts yet? Melissa & Doug have shared their Terrific Twenty list including this cool Suspend game that can even be personalized. What a fun fine motor challenge! It can even be personalized.
Head on over to their Facebook page to enter to win a gift every day from the Terrific Twenty list!
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Giveaway information:
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The Ultimate ATI TEAS 7 Math Formula Cheat Sheet
If you're taking the ATI TEAS 7 Math test in a few weeks or months, you might be anxious about how to remember ALL the different formulas and math concepts and recall them during the test.
The ATI TEAS 7 Math covers a wide range of topics—from as early as elementary school all the way to high school.
While you have probably learned many of these formulas at some point, it may have been a long time since you've actually used them. This is where most test takers have a hard time preparing for the test.
So, what formulas do you need to have memorized for the ATI TEAS 7 Math before the test day?
Following is a quick formula reference sheet that lists all important ATI TEAS 7 Math formulas you MUST know before you sit down for the test.
If you learn every formula in this ATI TEAS 7 Math Formula Cheat Sheet, you will save yourself valuable time on the test and probably get a few extra questions correct.
Looking for a comprehensive and complete list of all ATI TEAS 7 Math formulas? Please have a look at ATI TEAS 7 Math Formulas
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ATI TEAS 7 Math Cheat Sheet
A number expressed in the form \(\frac{a}{b}\)
Adding and Subtracting with the same denominator:
Adding and Subtracting with the different denominator:
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions:
\(\frac{a}{b} × \frac{c}{d}=\frac{a×c}{b×d}\)
\(\frac{a}{b} ÷ \frac{c}{d}=\frac{\frac{a}{b}}{\frac{c}{d}}=\frac{ad}{bc}\)
Is a fraction written in a special form? For example, instead of writing \(\frac{1}{2}\) you can write \(0.5\).
Mixed Numbers
A number is composed of a whole number and a fraction. Example: \(2 \frac{2}{ 3}\) Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers: \(a \frac{c}{b}=a+\frac{c}{b}= \frac{ab+ c}{b}\)
Factoring Numbers
Factor a number means breaking it up into numbers that can be multiplied together to get the original number. Example:\(12=2×2×3\)
\( \{…,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,…\} \)
Includes: zero, counting numbers, and the negative of the counting numbers
Real Numbers
All numbers that are on a number line. Integers plus fractions, decimals, and irrationals, etc.) (\(\sqrt{2},\sqrt{3},π\), etc.)
Order of Operations
(parentheses/ exponents/ multiply/ divide/ add/ subtract)
Absolute Value
Refers to the distance of a number from, the distances are positive as the absolute value of a number cannot be negative. \(|-22|=22\)
A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division. Example: \(3 : 5\), or \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Use the following formula to find part, whole, or percent
part \(=\frac{percent}{100}×whole\)
Proportional Ratios
A proportion means that two ratios are equal. It can be written in two ways:
\(\frac{a}{b}=\frac{c}{d}\) , \(a: b = c: d \)
Percent of Change
\(\frac{New \ Value \ – \ Old \ Value}{Old Value}×100\%\)
Expressions and Variables
A variable is a letter that represents unspecified numbers. One may use a variable in the same manner as all other numbers: Addition: \(2+a\): \(2\) plus a
Subtraction: \(y-3\) : \(y\) minus \(3\)
Division: \(\frac{4}{x}\) : 4 divided by \(x\)
Multiplication: \(5a\) : \(5\) times a
Distributive Property
The values of the two mathematical expressions are equal.
Distance from A to B:
\(\sqrt{(x_{1}-x_{2})^2+(y_{1}-y_{2})^2 }\)
Parallel and Perpendicular lines:
Parallel lines have equal slopes. Perpendicular lines (i.e., those that make a \(90^° \) angle where they intersect) have negative reciprocal slopes: \(m_{1}\) .\(m_{2}=-1\).
Parallel Lines (l \(\parallel\) m)
Mid-point of the segment AB:
M (\(\frac{x_{1}+x_{2}}{2} , \frac{y_{1}+y_{2}}{2}\))
Slope of the line:
\(\frac{y_{2}- y_{1}}{x_{2} – x_{1} }=\frac{rise}{run}\)
Point-slope form:
Given the slope m and a point \((x_{1},y_{1})\) on the line, the equation of the line is
\((y-y_{1})=m \ (x-x_{1})\).
Slope-intercept form:
given the slope m and the y-intercept b, then the equation of the line is:
\(=x^2+(b+a)x +ab\) "Difference of Squares"
\(a^2-b^2= (a+b)(a-b)\)
\(a^2+2ab+b^2=(a+b)(a+b) \)
\(a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)(a-b)\) "Reverse FOIL"
\(x^2+(b+a)x+ab=\) \((x+a)(x+b)\)
Refers to the number of times a number is multiplied by itself.
\(8 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 2^3\)
Scientific Notation:
It is a way of expressing numbers that are too big or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form.
In scientific notation all numbers are written in this form: \(m \times 10^n\)
Scientific notation:
The number we get after multiplying an integer (not a fraction) by itself. Example: \(2×2=4,2^2=4\)
Square Roots:
A square root of \(x\) is a number r whose square is \(x : r^2=x\)
\(r\) is a square root of \(x\)
Pythagorean Theorem:
All triangles:
Area \(=\frac{1}{2}\) b . h
Angles on the inside of any triangle add up to \(180^\circ\).
These triangles have three equal sides, and all three angles are \(60^\circ\).
An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. The "base" angles (the ones opposite the two sides) are equal (see the \(45^\circ\) triangle above).
Area \(=πr^2\)
Circumference \(=2πr\)
Full circle \(=360^\circ\)
(Square if l=w)
(Rhombus if l=w)
Regular polygons are n-sided figures with all sides equal and all angles equal.
The sum of the inside angles of an n-sided regular polygon is
\((n-2) .180^\circ\).
Area of a trapezoid:
\(A =\frac{1}{2} h (b_{1}+b_{2})\)
Surface Area and Volume of a Rectangular/right prism:
Surface Area and Volume of a Cylinder:
\(SA =2πrh+2πr^2\)
\(V =πr^2 h \)
Surface Area and Volume of a Cone
\(SA =πrs+πr^2\)
\(V=\frac{1}{3} \ πr^2 \ h\)
Surface Area and Volume of a Sphere
\(SA =4πr^2\)
\(V =\frac{4}{3} \ πr^3\)
(p \(=\) perimeter of base B; \(π ~ 3.14 \))
Simple interest:
(I = interest, p = principal, r = rate, t = time)
mean: \(\frac{sum \ of \ the \ data}{of \ data \ entires}\)
value in the list that appears most often
largest value \(-\) smallest value
The middle value in the list (which must be sorted)
Example: median of
\( \{3,10,9,27,50\} = 10\)
Example: median of
\( \{3,9,10,27\}=\frac{(9+10)}{2}=9.5 \)
\( \frac{sum \ of \ terms}{number \ of \ terms}\)
Average speed
\(\frac{total \ distance}{total \ time}\)
\(\frac{number \ of \ desired \ outcomes}{number \ of \ total \ outcomes}\)
The probability of two different events A and B both happening is:
P(A and B)=p(A) .p(B)
as long as the events are independent (not mutually exclusive).
Powers, Exponents, Roots
\(x^a .x^b=x^{a+b}\)
\(\frac{x^a}{x^b} = x^{a-b}\)
\(\frac{1}{x^b }= x^{-b}\)
\((xy)^a= x^a .y^a\)
\(\sqrt{xy}=\sqrt{x} .\sqrt{y}\)
\((-1)^n=-1\), if n is odd.
\((-1)^n=+1\), if n is even.
If \(0<x<1\), then
Simple Interest
The charge for borrowing money or the return for lending it.
Interest = principal \(×\) rate \(×\) time
Powers/ Exponents
Positive Exponents
An exponent is simply shorthand for multiplying that number of identical factors. So \(4^3\) is the same as (4)(4)(4), three identical factors of 4. And \(x^3\) is just three factors of \(x\), \((x)(x)(x)\).
Negative Exponents
A negative exponent means to divide by that number of factors instead of multiplying.
So \(4^{-3}\) is the same as \( \frac{1}{4^3}\) and
Factorial- the product of a number and all counting numbers below it.
8 factorial \(=8!=\)
5 factorial \(=5!=\)
2 factorial \(=2!=2× 1=2\)
Multiplying Two Powers of the SAME Base
When the bases are the same, you find the new power by just adding the exponents
\(x^a .x^b=x^{a+b }\)
Powers of Powers
For the power of power: you multiply the exponents.
Dividing Powers
\(\frac{x^a}{x^b} =x^a x^{-b}= x^{a-b}\)
The Zero Exponent
Anything to the 0 power is 1.
\(x^0= 1\)
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Huawei P10 Plus Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) Without Password
On this page, you will find the official link to download the Huawei P10 Plus Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) to your computer. The Firmware is in a zip package, which includes a Flash File, USB driver and How-to-Flash manual.
Download Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) for Huawei P10 Plus
Examples of problems that you can solve with the Huawei Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File)- Can be used to downgrade the Android version of the device, to fix the bootloop issues, to fix the DRK issues, to fix Software Issue etc.
File Name: Huawei_P10_Plus_MT6572_MT6572_V04_05272017_4.4.2
File Size: 214 MB
How To Flash: Follow Tutorial
How To Flash Huawei P10 Plus Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File)
1. First you download and extract the Huawei P10 Plus Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) package on your computer.
2. After extracting the package, inside it you will be able to get Firmware File, Flash Tool, Driver and How to Flash Manual Guide.
3. Install the provided USB driver on the computer (no need to give it if USB driver is already installed).
4. Follow the How to Flash manual to flash the Firmware on your Huawei P10 Plus device.
Read me before:
[*] Take Backup: If you go to Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) the Huawei device above then you should back up your personal information. If you do not back up your personal information, all your data will be deleted.
[*] Caution: Use Crazy Null Only if you know what you're doing. Crazy Null is not responsible for any damaged caused by the information or the files on this site.
[*] Original firmware: The above firmware is officially released by Huawei Mobility LLC, we have just shared the File, as it was available for free.


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With the 2016 version of Excel, Microsoft has really upped its game for people who aren't great with numbers. You can now easily use one-click access that can be customized to provide the functionality you need.
Did you know that you can use Excel Worksheets and Workbooks in conjunction with programs like Microsoft Access and PowerPoint? Excel 2016 possesses many capabilities that aren't readily apparent. That's why we're providing this three-part series for you.
If you missed Part 1 of our series, you can find it on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA8X9wqrn1I
In this, Part 2 of our series we'll be discussing:
Why would you want to use Excel?
If you or your employees work with financial data, it's a great tool to use for:
Performing calculations in Excel is only the tip of the iceberg. There's much more you can do like creating charts and graphical layouts to make it easier to recognize trends and more easily analyze data.
What is Excel and how is it organized?
Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program that's used to store, organize and manipulate data. You enter data into Workbooks that are made up of individual Worksheets. In the Worksheets, you enter data into cells that are organized into rows and columns. Excel data can consist of text, numbers, dates, times and formulas.
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Before you build your worksheets and workbooks think through the process and ask yourself:
"How do you want to see and analyze the results?"
"How much detail is needed to draw a conclusion?"
"What is the most important data for decision makers?"
To access or create a Worksheet, go to the tabs at the bottom left of the screen and click the one you want to activate. Or use Control Page Up or Control Page Down to move among your Worksheets using the keyboard.
You can move or copy a worksheet by going to the tab, right-clicking, and you'll be presented with a dialog box where you can select your function. You can move your worksheet to a different Workbook by entering its name in the space above.
Use the scrollbars on the right to make other selections like making a copy. Simply click the checkbox for the action you wish to take.
Working with Formulas Across Worksheets
You can calculate different formulas across a worksheet with what Microsoft Excel calls 3D formulas. 3D formulas allow you to calculate data throughout a workbook using multiple worksheets. It refers to the same cell (or range of cells) on multiple worksheets.
Think of a 3D formula as a cross-reference to data in a different Worksheet.
It's a great way to build summaries and Master Worksheets to bring them together in one place. And it's a must if your labels and data types vary between worksheets.
Here we want to bring in the formula from another worksheet to this one. We have three worksheets for our inventory costs. We have a breakdown for our Fruits Dept. But we want to bring in the costs for our Bakery and Meats. So, we go to the cell we've created, select =sum, hit the left parenthesis ( then navigate to the Bakery Worksheet tab at the bottom, click on the cell where we want the formula to appear and hit Enter. Then the inventory cost automatically appears.
All 3D formulas are based on this syntax: Sheet1:Sheet4!A2:B5.
If you copy or insert a new worksheet after Sheet1 the reference will automatically include it.
Similarly, if you delete a worksheet it will be excluded.
Consolidate Data
You can consolidate data from separate worksheets into one Master Worksheet. They can be in the same workbook or from other Workbooks. Let's say you have a sales team and a worksheet with their weekly report data, and you want to consolidate this data into a monthly report. There are two ways to consolidate this data:
1. Consolidate by Position: This is when the data in the source areas is arranged in the same order and uses the same labels. You use this method to consolidate data from a series of worksheets that have been created from the same template.
2. Consolidate by Category: Use this method when the data in the source areas is not in the same order but uses the same labels. Here you consolidate data from a series of worksheets that have different layouts but have the same data labels.
We are only going to demonstrate Consolidate by Position because it's an organizational best practice.
Here's our example Workbook. Data is in the same order and uses the same labels.
Creating a clean master worksheet for this is best. But if you use a worksheet with pre-existing data make sure you have a blank area where the consolidated data can appear.
To start, click in the upper left-hand corner and click Consolidate. A window will open. By default, SUM will be your option, although there are others to choose from. Average is the next most common function people use.
Now we want to choose our ranges from each of the worksheets. We'll collapse the Consolidate box and click on Week 1. Select the entire range.
Bring back the dialog box and add this week to the references.
Now, when you click on week 2 to do the same, it's already pre-selected. Just click Add. And do the same for the next two weeks. Now you've told Excel what data you want to consolidate.
Creating Links
You must choose between automated and manual updates. If you want Excel to consolidate your worksheets automatically when you change data, you must tell it to do so by checking this box: "Create links to source data."
Press OK and Excel will generate the consolidation. It's up to you to format it the way you want. But you'll only have to do this once if you used "create links." If so, Excel automatically updates any changes.
You can't create links if the source and the data are on the same worksheets. This means it's smart to group data into worksheets in smaller periods. In this case, we did it by weeks.
If the information you want to consolidate is in a different Workbook, you want to browse for that Workbook before you begin the consolidation process. Then you can select the reference in the same way we did above. Excel will create the path for you.
Linking Workbooks
Up to this point, we've been working in one Workbook with several worksheets. Just like we pulled data in from multiple worksheets, we can do the same with multiple Workbooks.
Remember our 3D formula? When this same type of linking crosses over to a different Workbook it's called an "External Reference." Sticking to our Sales worksheet example, you may have a Workbook for each month or each year.
We now want to compare how our Sales Team did month to month instead of week to week. We are going to add a link to last month's total. Just like before: select =sum, hit the left parenthesis ( and navigate to the Workbook you want. (Here's it's the Monthly Sales Workbook.)
You'll see that single quote marks have been added to the syntax. This is because there is a non alpha-numeric character in the name (space). You'll need these when links are broken as well.
Here's how to do it in the opposite way. Start in your first file, go to copy or Control C.
Go back up to Conditional Formatting and grab your Workbook and do a "Paste Special."
And down at the bottom left click "Paste Link."
And here it is.
Managing Lists
Excel lists don't typically use formulas. They use filtering and sorting instead. So, it's important that lists have column headings and that there are no empty rows in your lists.
First, we'll do a simple sort: From the list below, we're going to organize who had the most wins.
Next, we'll sort by multiple columns:
Select your columns.
Go to Sort & Filter > Custom Sort
And we're going to sort by Earned Run Average (ERA).
You can see below that it worked. (ERA sorts smallest to largest because a smaller number is better.)
Auto Filtering
This is how you can include or exclude any row data.
Select any column or header and under Sort & Filter choose Filter.
To the right of any column header there's a drop-down menu.
We're going to see who was selected for the HOF (Hall of Fame.)
Click the drop-down and deselect everything.
Then choose Y (for yes).
Click OK and now you'll see just the players who were selected for the Hall of Fame.
The Filter Icon is an easy way to see that a column is filtered.
Now we'll customize the filter by Strike Outs.
Click the drop-down next to Strike Outs.
Choose Largest to Smallest.
And now the list is ordered by Strike Outs.
We want to see how many Wins they had. Go to the Wins and click the drop-down menu. Under Number Filters.
Choose Less Than and enter 20 > OK
Now we see the pitchers who won less than 20 games.
Sum Up Totals
Click in the cell where you want the Sum to appear and choose AutoSum>Enter.
And if you decide to take off all the filters, the Sum will recalculate automatically.
Working with Dates
Dates and times are the most common functions people work within Excel, but they can be frustrating because Excel uses a serial number to represent a date instead of the typical 01/02/18 format and hours, minutes and seconds that we're used to. It's further complicated because dates are days of the week.
For example, In this system, the serial number 1 represents 1/1/1900 12:00:00 a.m. Times are stored as decimal numbers between .0 and .99999, where .0 is 00:00:00 and .99999 is 23:59:59. The date integers and time decimal fractions can be combined to create numbers that have a decimal and an integer portion. For example, the number 32331.06 represents the date and time 7/7/1988 1:26:24 a.m.
The Date Function will help. It's on the Formula part of the Ribbon under Date & Time.
The TODAY function returns the serial number of today's date based on your system clock and does not include the time. The NOW function returns the serial number of today's date and includes the time.
Here we are using the Today function. Excel will always use the exact date. The Today function is useful for calculating intervals. You might use this function to calculate someone's age.
For example, we entered =YEAR(TODAY())-1965
And the age Excel came up with is 53.
TODAY always had the () following it.
The NOW () function is useful when you need to display the current date and time on a worksheet or calculate a value based on the current date and time, and want that value updated each time you open the worksheet.
Formatting Dates
This is found on the Home Ribbon.
Under DATE you can see many ways you can display your information.
Formatting and Conditional Formulas
Conditional formatting highlights important information in a spreadsheet. But sometimes the built-in formatting rules aren't enough. Adding your own formula to a conditional formatting rule helps you do things the built-in rules can't do.
Here we want any ERA lower than 2 to be highlighted in red.
Highlight the column and click on Conditional Formatting.
We selected Cells Less Than 2.00
The IF, AND, and OR Functions
The IF function helps you make logical comparisons between a value and what you expect. For example: IF(Something is True, then do something, otherwise do something else)In this sense an IF statement can have two results. The first result is if your comparison is True, the second is if your comparison is False.
Below we're going to determine our WINNER based on a calculation of IF:
Based on our IF formula, Chester is our WINNER!
Use the OR function, to determine if any conditions are TRUE.
Here we use a formula that tells us if someone is SAFE or FIRED.
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The sounds of the cultures of Barcelona
Each community has its particular sounds, giving it a unique identity. To explore this from a multicultural perspective the MTG, in the context of the Phonos project, has started a series of workshops with some Asian communities of Barcelona. The first workshop is being done in collaboration with the Sukhmani Indian Association of Barcelona and in it will participate women from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. For more information check this.


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Good morning. Earlier this week I flew to Florida to meet with people who had lost their jobs because of the September 11th attacks. Then I took part in a townhall meeting in Orlando. I listened to people's concerns and answered their questions.
I heard Americans are proud of our Armed Forces, and Americans are grateful for their sacrifices. Our country is on alert, and we are not intimidated. And as we wage war against terror, Americans made it clear they are also worried about the challenges we are facing here at home. Americans want action that will strengthen the economy and create jobs. They want greater energy independence, and they want reforms in our public schools.
As I listened to the concerns of these Americans, I hoped Congress was listening, too, because it became clear the American people want action on an agenda of economic growth, energy independence, patients' rights, education, faith-based legislation—all of which are important issues that are stuck in Congress.
I heard hard-working people say they're worried about losing their jobs or seeing their hours cut. They know the terrorist attacks of September the 11th hurt our economy. That's why in the weeks just after the attacks, I proposed help for those who need it most, immediate help in the form of extended unemployment benefits and cash grants for workers who have been laid off. I also proposed the most important help for American workers, a long-term strategy to accelerate economic growth to create more opportunities and more jobs. It's now early December. The House acted quickly on my proposals to aid the unemployed and create jobs; the Senate has not.
Americans at the townhall meeting in Florida seemed to agree on the importance of America becoming less reliant on foreign oil. Last spring I sent Congress a comprehensive energy plan that encourages conservation and greater energy independence. The House has acted; the Senate has not.
At this season of the year we're especially reminded of the importance of compassion. I sent Congress a bill to encourage charitable giving and to support the good work done by people of faith without entangling government and religion. The House has acted; the Senate has not.
I know that the Senate is closely divided among Republicans and Democrats, but the American people expect the Senate and its leaders to find a way to work together and bridge their differences. Now is not the time for partisan politics; now is the time for leadership. It's time to act.
Congress has other important business to finish before it goes home for the holidays. Education is vital to our country's future. We need a new emphasis on reading, higher standards, more flexibility, and greater local control. Congress has made great progress toward the most comprehensive education reform in a generation, so no child is left behind. But this important education reform is stuck in a conference committee. And the Patients' Bill of Rights passed by both Houses of Congress also remains unfinished. These are important measures. They have bipartisan support. They should be law. I am ready to sign them.
I hope you'll let Congress hear from you. Let them know you want action not just on national security or homeland security; you want action to protect America's economic security, as well.
I thank you for listening. And during this holiday season, I wish Americans of Jewish faith a happy Hanukkah.
NOTE: The address was recorded at 11:03 a.m. on December 7 in the Cabinet Room at the White House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on December 8. The transcript was made available by the Office of the Press Secretary on December 7 but was embargoed for release until the broadcast. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language transcript of this address.
George W. Bush, The President's Radio Address Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/216674


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We use a sophisticated Customer Service Management (CSM) system that was designed specifically for Bruker to allow us to track your call and provide escalation to ensure you get answers in a timely manner. This system also provides more constant feedback, so you know the status of your call, or part shipment at any time in the support process.
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Jesus told us, his disciples, to make disciples of all nations. One of the most important values of this church is our mission to the world. It begins in our own community, and spreads overseas to every nation. Church members are involved in a variety of ministries from things as simple as washing the church vehicles, to preparing the church bulletins.
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'The Simpsons' Will Reportedly Drop Apu From Its Cast
Apu, the owner and operator of the local Kwik-E-Mart on The Simpsons, first appeared on the show in its first season. That was 28 years ago. With very few exceptions, the characters on The Simpsons are frozen in time. The world around them changes, but the people do not; almost 30 years later, Maggie is still a baby sucking away on the exact same pacifier.
That has become something of a problem for The Simpsons, as chronicled in the 2017 documentary The Problem With Apu, in which comedian Hari Kondabolu explores the way the generally well-liked character — performed since the beginning by white actor Hank Azaria — has played into and perpetuated negative stereotypes about Indians. Kondabolu's film garnered a lot of attention and conversation — but has largely been dismissed by the creators of The Simpsons themselves. Series creator Matt Groening claimed that the controversy was mostly imagined, because in 2018 people "pretend they're offended" by things.
Despite his beliefs, that doesn't change what Apu is, what he represents, or who voices him. Kondabolu had hoped The Simpsons might evolve the character into something more modern and fitting for 2018 — and even got involved with a contest to create a script for an episode that would do just that — but instead it appears that Apu will simply vanish from The Simpsons with little to no fanfare. Here's what Kondabolu told Indiewire he's heard about the character:
I got some disheartening news back, that I've verified from multiple sources now: They're going to drop the Apu character altogether.They aren't going to make a big deal out of it, or anything like that, but they'll drop him altogether just to avoid the controversy.
Indiewire also received a response from the show — a picture of Apu in heaven in a recent episode — that seems to imply that the character is dead and gone and nobody quite realized it until now.
That's a sad end for Apu, but it's sadder for The Simpsons, which was such an iconic American institution for so long — and a fierce and savage voice for truth as well. There's basically no precedent for a show like The Simpsons that's been on the air as long as it has. And I think this whole ongoing saga involving Apu explains why.


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George Mallory, the famous British mountaineer who lost his life ascending Mt. Everest, was asked in 1924 why he would attempt that climb. His reply is among the most famous about mountaineering: "Because it's there".
Similarly, IWC's Grande Complication watches, especially the Portugieser Grande Complication, represent the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking. A great watch manufacture needs to make such a watch –because it's there. This watch is at the peak of horology. There is a history of technical development and artisan skill, at the highest level, embedded in each Grande Complication watch that leaves the IWC factory.
Correspondingly, the watch collector who has the means must seriously consider owning such a watch –because it's there. It represents all that is great about watchmaking. It represents the science and art of watchmaking taken to the nth degree. It becomes the pinnacle of any great watch collection.
But, unlike mountain climbing, the Grande Complication has a purpose. Beyond being a symbol of accomplishment, the watch serves several purposes with its multiple functions. It tells everything necessary about time: it tells the time and date, always. It tells elapsed time with its chronograph function. And it tells time not just visually, but also audibly.
A simple mechanical watch might contain perhaps 180 finely-crafted parts, with 18 or 21 jewels considered today as the minimum needed for a basic movement. These parts are all exquisitely finished and hand assembled. Edges are chamfered and pinions are polished.
Today's time-only watches can be prime examples of fine design, production and assembly. When viewing the miniscule size of certain movement parts, some being a fraction of a millimeter in size, a watchmaker will defend this technology by saying: "but that's watchmaking".
If that is watchmaking, then what is a Grande Complication? It's watchmaking to a different degree, which approaches a difference in kind. It doesn't have 18 jewels, or even 42 like IWC's fine Portugieser Automatic, Reference 5001. Instead, the Portugieser Grande Complication, Ref. 3774, contains a grand total of 75 rubies embedded in its Calibre 79091 movement.
Having more jewels in and of themselves is not necessarily better. But here they are not for adornment, but because the movement has exactly 657 parts. Those micro-sized parts are needed to produce 21 total functions, and they're placed in a case no taller than 16.5mm and 45mm wide.
It's this very complexity that defines the Grande Complication. Although there is no uniformly accepted industry definition regarding what constitutes a "grand complication", most claim, that the watch must include perpetual calendar and repeater functions. Here, IWC has accomplished more: with great complexity and yet simplicity of operation.
Begin with the basics. The watch tells the hours and minutes, of course. A sub-dial tells the seconds. But that's for starters, because the Grande Complication also has a calendar. Which tells the day, the day of the week, and the date. The date includes the month, the year, and unlike almost every other watch, even the century.
The calendar is, of course, perpetual. Keep the watch running, and the watch will show the correct date, even accounting for months consisting of 30, 31, 28 or even 29 days. It accounts for leap years. The calendar only needs to be "corrected" once –on March 1, 2100, if a fortunate owner survives so long. In that year, the normally expected leap year is skipped, and the calendar needs a watchmaker's adjustment.
The calendar's extraordinary complexity, which is simple for the user to operate, was developed at IWC by one of its genius watchmakers, Kurt Klaus. He realized that all date functions are mathematically related, and developed a complex gearing system to keep exact time despite the variations. As a result, setting the watch is ingeniously simple and user-friendly: simply use the crown. When the owner sets the date, everything is set.
As if that amazingly precise perpetual calendar were almost insufficient, the Grande Complication includes two other complications. One is a chronograph, which tells elapsed time and also has totalizers to keep track of that. The chronograph, though, is at best a prelude to the supreme complication: a minute repeater. The repeater audibly chimes the hours, quarter hours and minutes by depressing a pusher on the side of the case.
The owner of such a prized watch can both read and hear the time: this takes timekeeping to a new dimension. Producing a repeater, especially one that sounds the minutes, requires extraordinary artisanship. The sound functions involve especially intricate gearing, and also require a uniquely skilled watchmaker endlessly fine-tuning the miniscule hammers to coax just the right sound.
With all these complications, the total exceeds the sum of the parts. It is one thing to produce a calendar watch, another a perpetual calendar, and still another to produce a unique one, set with the crown and with exacting accuracy over centuries. It is still another to produce chronograph watches and it takes leaps more to produce a repeater. The sum-total of all these complications is greater than any of these complications, by themselves or in smaller combinations.
The Portugieser Grande Complication is not just another great watch, but perhaps the greatest of them all. It is the Mount Everest in watchmaking, and the pinnacle to which all can aspire. It's useful, it's symbolic, and it reflects the peak of watchmaking. It is indeed "Grande". And to borrow a social networking phrase, "It's complicated".
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Before a mechanical watch movement can start moving, it needs an energy source to drive it. That energy source is the watch mainspring. Find out more.
Aesthetic appeal with a longer service life
An IWC is not only a precision instrument for showing the time but also the ideal piece of jewelry to adorn the wrist of a man of the world. Find out more.
A Strict Head Timer and a Precision Watch
"Chef régleur" Jean Häberli won gold medals for IWC more than a century ago. He was responsible for the accurate timing of watches leaving Schaffhausen.


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Blair Dawson is a New York based standup comedian and writer. Recommended by TimeOut New York, she hosts a monthly comedy show, U Up?, where comedians along with audience members share their dating travails for erotic prizes. As a prolific #content creator, Blair hosts an on-the-street web series My Dear Friends and is a cast member on the live streaming comedy series Sofa Kingdom. Many of her essays can be found on humor websites such as The Belladonna, Robot Butt, GOLD Comedy and Little Old Lady Comedy. What's more, she's been selected to perform on comedy festivals such as Gilda's LaughFest, Floodwater Comedy Festival, The Sioux Falls Sno Jam Comedy Festival, The DC Comedy Festival, and She-Devil Comedy Festival among others. Her training includes acting at The Barrow Group, as well as sketch and improv at the UCB Theater.


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Wikipedia Blackout January 18: 5 Things to Know About the SOPA, PIPA Protest
Wikipedia will initiate a blackout on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in protest of the anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA. SOPA and PIPA are two Congressional bills meant to halt the illegal copying and sharing of movies and music on the Internet, among other aims. However, major Internet organizations -- such as Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing -- claim the bills will hinder their operations and are ready to protest.
Wikipedia, Reddit, Boing Boing, Wordpress and Anonymous will go dark Wednesday in condemnation of SOPA and PIPA. This is going to be wow, Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, said on Twitter. I hope Wikipedia will melt phone systems in Washington on Wednesday. Tell everyone you know!
If you want an Internet where human rights, free speech and the rule of law are not subordinated to the entertainment industry's profits, I hope you'll join us, said Cory Doctorow of Boing Boing.
Even gargantuan Internet companies like Facebook, Google, Twitter and Tumblr have denounced the bills.
PIPA, the Protect IP Act, and SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act, however, have received support from the music and film industries. More than 2.2 million hard-working, middle-class people in all 50 states depend on the entertainment industry for their jobs and many millions more work in other industries that rely on intellectual property, Michael O'Leary of the Motion Picture Association of America said in a statement.
For all these workers and their families, online content and counterfeiting by these foreign sites mean declining incomes, lost jobs and reduced health and retirement benefits.
PublicKnowledge.org Communications Director Art Brodsky thinks therein lies the problem. The problem is that the way the story has been written up until now has been Silicon Valley versus Hollywood, Google versus Rupert, Brodsky told IBTimes. There are people all over the country fighting for this, tens of thousands of people. Brodsky noted that between 7,000 and 10,000 sites have committed to a blackout in Wednesday in a sign of solidarity against the legislation.
It's little companies, it's start-ups. That's what your whole New York protest is about tomorrow [Wednesday]. This is really a grassroots movement, he said. On Wednesday in New York City, protesters organized by NY Tech Meetup will assemble outside the offices of New York senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to protest SOPA/PIPA.
Brodsky said that one particular problem is how the music and movie industries cite job and revenue losses in their defense of anti-piracy acts, but there has been no concrete evidence. I was reading a study last week that said the people who download the most stuff, buy the most stuff. They're fans. People who download are more likely to go out and buy CDs and movies, he told IBTimes.
Over the weekend, the White House hinted at toning down the two bills after the influx of protest.
While we believe that online piracy by foreign websites is a serious problem that requires a serious legislative response, we will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet, wrote three White House managers, including Aneesh Chopra, the U.S. Chief Technology Officer.
So what do you need to know about the Wikipedia Blackout?
Wikipedia Will Go Dark for 24 Hours
Wikipedia will go dark for 24 hours. The Web site will shut down its English-language site beginning at 05:00 UTC on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Read the official statement from Wikipedia here.
Wikipedia is a hugely popular site, particularly amongst students. On Tuesday, founder Jimmy Wales highlighted this importance.
Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed, MLK on Wednesday, Wikipedia demands, Wales said via Twitter Monday, on Martin Luther King Day. He told students: Student warning! Do your homework early. Wikipedia protesting bad law on Wednesday! #sopa.
The official statement notes the impact the bill could have on the Internet as a free entity.
Today Wikipedians from around the world have spoken about their opposition to this destructive legislation, said Wales in the official statement. This is an extraordinary action for our community to take - and while we regret having to prevent the world from having access to Wikipedia for even a second, we simply cannot ignore the fact that SOPA and PIPA endanger free speech both in the United States and abroad, and set a frightening precedent of Internet censorship for the world.
Reddit Will Go Dark for 12 Hours
Reddit, the a crowd-curated information sharing forum, will go dark for 12 hours on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST (1300-0100 UTC).
We've seen some amazing activism organized by redditors at /r/sopa and across the reddit community at large. You have made a difference in this fight; and as we near the next stage, and after much thought, talking with experts, and hearing the overwhelming voices from the reddit community, we have decided that we will be blacking out reddit, reads the official statement.
Instead of publishing its typical content, Reddit will circulate anti-PIPA/SOPA information on how the legislation will hinder sites like Reddit, provide links to resources to learn more and suggest how citizens can take action.
Other, possibly lesser-known sites have also joined the anti-PIPA/SOPA coalition and will also go dark Wednesday. Users on Reddit compiled a list of sites that will enact a blackout, including: all Cheezeburger sites, Explosm, Red 5 Studios, CryptoCat, FreakOutNation, Major League Gaming, RageMaker, SkyTemple and more. Click here to view the thread.
Tumblr Encourages Calling House Representatives, Offers Talking Points
Tumblr, a microblogging platform and social media networking site, has been encouraging activism since November. That month, the Web site facilitated 87,834 individuals to call their representatives with a total of 1,293 hours of talking time in protest of the PIPA/SOPA bills.
Tumblr still offers a form that will connect you to your House Representative and offer talking points on how to dispute the legislation. Click here to access this.
Blackout Has Support from Internet Titans
Not only are Wikipedia, Reddit, Boing Boing and Anonymous against PIPA/SOPA. Internet titans have also voiced opposition.
There isn't one technology company or venture capitalist who supports these bills, Markham Erickson, the executive director of NetCoalition, a trade group representing Google, eBay and others, told ABC News.
An 'Internet blackout' would obviously be both drastic and unprecedented, NetCoalition said in a statement. We hope that the Senate will cancel its scheduled vote on PIPA so that we can get back to working with members on how to address the concerns raised by the MPAA [Motion Picture Association of America] and others without threatening our nation's security or future innovation and jobs.
SOPA Could Be Shelved
On Monday, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) , an opponent of SOPA, stated that he had been told by House majority leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) hat no vote on SOPA will transpire unless there is consensus on the bill, shelving the legislation until further notice. This move effectively scuppers SOPA, noted the Guardian. Issa, along with Sen Ron. Wyden (D-Ore.) are co-sponsors of the less stringent Online Enforcement and Protection of Digital Trade Act (OPEN). Last week, both legislators told International Business Times they were mildly optimistic their bill would pass.
PIPA, derogatorily known as the e-Parasite bill, comes to vote on Jan. 24. Issa stated, While I remain concerned about Senate action on the Protect IP Act, I am confident that flawed legislation will not be taken up by this House.
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Rethinking Who Should Be Considered 'Essential' During A Pandemic Flu Outbreak
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- Not only are doctors, nurses, and firefighters essential during a severe pandemic influenza outbreak. So, too, are truck drivers, communications personnel, and utility workers. That's the conclusion of a new article to be published in the journal of Biosecurity and Bioterrorism.
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Not only are doctors, nurses, and firefighters essential during a severe pandemic influenza outbreak. So, too, are truck drivers, communications personnel, and utility workers. That's the conclusion of a Johns Hopkins University article to be published in the journal of Biosecurity and Bioterrorism.
The report, led by Nancy Kass, Sc.D, Deputy Director of Public Health for the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, provides ethical guidance for pandemic planning that ensures a skeletal infrastructure remain intact at all times. Dr. Kass says, "when preparing for a severe pandemic flu it is crucial for leaders to recognize that if the public has limited or no access to food, water, sewage systems, fuel and communications, the secondary consequences may cause greater sickness death and social breakdown than the virus itself."
The authors represent a wide-range of expertise in several areas of pandemic emergency planning both at the state and federal levels. After examining several accepted public health rationing strategies that give priority to all healthcare workers and those most susceptible to illness, the authors propose a new strategy that gives priority to a more diverse group. "Alongside healthcare workers and first responders, priority should be given to the people who provide the public with basic essentials for good health and well-being, ranging from grocery store employees and communications personnel to truck drivers and utility workers," says Dr. Kass.
The report recognizes that given the widespread and sustained nature of a pandemic, federal assistance will be spread thin and local jurisdictions must develop their own preparedness plans to ensure they are capable of sustained self-sufficiency. Encouraging and working with local businesses to develop their own response plans can help reduce the burden on local governments during a pandemic.
Similarly, individuals and families who can afford it should do their best to prepare for any disaster. The paper notes, the more initiative the general public exercises in stockpiling several weeks' worth of food, water, paper goods, batteries medicines, and other needed supplies, the less vulnerable they will be to a break in the supply chain. In fact, the report emphasizes, it is important for leaders to communicate to the middle class and the wealthy that it is their responsibility to prepare for self-sufficiency in order to free up scarce supplies and allow first responders to direct their attention towards those too poor or vulnerable to prepare themselves.
The article lays out a set of ethics rules and principles to help guide and frame a pandemic response strategy that is evidence-based, transparent, fair, and recognizes the burdens the public may face. Dr. Kass points out the "consideration of ethics are critical not only in having respectful and inclusive discussion and engaging with the public fairly, but it also improves the likelihood of public health and medical success through increased cooperation and understanding of government plans."
Other authors of this paper include: Jean Otto, DrPH, Senior Epidemiologist, Department of Defense, Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System, Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research; Daniel O'Brien, JD, Principal Counsel, Office of the Maryland Attorney General, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Mathew Minson, MD, Senior Medical Officer for Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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With the exception of a sole proprietorship, a business of any size relies on its team in order to function properly. As a result, this team needs to be able to work together towards a common goal in order to succeed. To accomplish this, collaboration technologies are becoming more and more common in office environments, and generally benefit the performance of the business in its operations.
How Collaboration is Changing Industry
Collaboration takes this interaction one step further, creating an environment where ideas can be developed through the input of multiple participants in real time. Furthermore, collaborative technologies can help keep the participants of these meetings engaged and active, whether they are gathered in a single shared space or are conferencing in remotely.
In other words, the ability to use these collaborative solutions lends itself to the active implementation of teamwork, that often-desired phenomenon that boosts efficiency and the quality of the end result. As these solutions grow to be more dynamic, this boost only becomes more pronounced, leaving the companies who leverage collaborative tools in a better and better position.
How Collaboration Makes a Difference
There are quite a few ways that leveraging collaboration can improve internal business operations. Here are just a few:
Enhance Business Processes – The right collaboration platform can be used as a means to optimize the processes that a business goes through as a part of its day-to-day operations. By including collaborative technologies into the workflow, employees will be more apt to follow business procedures, and workflows can be studied and improved in order to be more effective.
Leverage All Talent – As business shifts to fully embrace the paradigm that the Internet and communicative collaboration allows, it will become easier to utilize talent from outside of a core organization. The use of freelancers and private contractors will be more enabled through collaborative crowdsourcing, and communications will be more easily established between company employees, vendors, partners, and external talent. If reliable and efficient collaborative habits are established between these groups, the entire system could see benefits.
Results-Driven Results – Of course, there's wisdom in the old adage, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Simply providing the technology will not be enough to establish overarching collaborative habits. Instead, workforces will need to be motivated by management to adopt these solutions until they see the positive results for themselves. Small incentives for leveraging these solutions can be an effective means of doing so.
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While we're looking forward to the new classrooms and entrance that the law school's construction project will bring, the project also will bring an end to the Edwin S. Dawson Rare Book Room at Cornell Law Library. To celebrate the life of a wonderful room, we're having a farewell reception next Wednesday, October 24. Come see highlights from the collection, including the medals of Myron C. Taylor, the Scottsboro train, and some wonderful nineteenth-century trial pamphlets and other print special collections.
More information about our special collections and a future rare book room