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These solid Brass banner brackets are the perfect solution for interior banners which need to be changed on a regular basis. Simply lay your banner arm or dowel across the top of the two hands to create a simple and classy presentation(please note: two holes are predrilled into the bottom of each hand for more permanent or secure mounting). Each hand has a radius for a 1.5" diameter arm or dowel but will support banner arms/dowels of anywhere from 1" to 2" (securing with screws and installation in a little to no wind location recommended).
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To claim the grant you will need to complete an online claim for each new job by accessing your original grant application. As part of your claim, you will be required to provide new employee figures as at the anniversary dates and attach supporting documentation to confirm your eligibility for the grant. Use one of our checklists to ensure you submit the right information.
You will need to make a claim within 90 days of the anniversary date.
RevenueSA will send an email to your registered email address when your anniversary date approaches to advise you of the steps to take.
The grant will be issued via EFT. Your bank account details will be required when you complete a claim for the grant at the first and second anniversary date of employment.
There are certain conditions that apply to the payment of the grant, including...
If the increase in the employee level is not maintained for the second year, you will not be required to repay the grant for the first year of employment.
The Job Accelerator Grant is not available for certain conditions. These can include where:
For a full list of the excluded employment types please refer to JAG Factsheet.
For the Job Accelerator Grant...
The number of employees in your business comprises the total number of South Australian full-time employees plus the total number of hours worked in the preceding pay week by all South Australian part-time and casual employees during the week, divided by 35 (the full-time hours definition used by the Australia Bureau of Statistics).
For the Job Accelerator Grant for Small Business and Start-ups...
The number of employees in your business comprises the total number of South Australian full-time employees plus the total number of South Australian part-time and casual employees that worked at least 22 hours or more in the previous pay week.
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Pirarucu or paiche, Arapaima gigas. (Photo: Stock File)
Monday, August 18, 2014, 03:10 (GMT + 9)
An international team of researchers found out that the arapaima, also known as paiche or pirarucu (Arapaima gigas), is no longer present in some communities in Pará as a result of the predatory activity that is affecting the species.
This resource, which has great commercial importance in the Amazon region due to its easy capture and high market value, has long been a victim of overfishing, a situation that could cause its extinction in the waters of this area.
The study, which was published in the journal Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, was coordinated by Professor Leandro Castello of the School of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, United States.
According to the scientist, the classical bioeconomic theory suggests that when a fishery resource becomes scarce due to overfishing, the costs for fishermen increase. This makes the price "shoot", its demand lower and fishermen begin to seek alternative species.
But Castello says that the study "showed that in practice things are quite different," informed R7.
Thus, the conclusions drawn are more consistent with a lesser-known bio-economic theory, called 'fishing-down', which goes in the opposite direction: the big fish, which offer easy access and high commercial value, can be captured to total extinction.
The classical theory, however, provides that fishermen turn to other species when they begin to observe scarcity.
The Amazon is an area rich in resources but as these are mixed in rivers, when nets are used pirarucu specimens can accidentally be caught.
The research was based on the interviews conducted to 182 fishermen from 81 communities, and their results indicate that the species is extinct in 19 per cent of the communities, threatened with extinction in 57 per cent of them and overexploited in 17 per cent.


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Happy December, folks! Whether you celebrate Christmas, another holiday, or nothing at all, we can all agree that nothing makes a cold December night better than a hot mug of apple cider.
Apple cider is pretty easy to make and there are a lot of variations. But this recipe is special because it calls for 100% pure apple juice. Forget the stuff you buy in the grocery store. What makes a good apple cider is great apple juice, made from fresh BC apples and nothing else.
We tested out a few different recipes and it was decided that THIS was the best. Not too sweet, just the right amount of cinnamon, and extra delicious with a splash of brandy. There's no extra sugar added, as the apple juice is sweet enough!
The Best Apple Cider
Add all ingredients into large saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and ladle in to large mugs with an apple slice for garnish!


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The Government proposes to fundamentally change the characterisation of digital currencies for GST purposes.
Historically, the ATO has treated the supply of bitcoin and other digital currencies as a taxable supply of intangibles (see Goods and Services Tax Ruling GSTR 2014/3) rather than equalising digital currencies to money or cash.
This means that when purchasing goods and services with digital currency, a GST registered purchaser incurs GST on the goods and services purchased, and is required to remit GST of 1/11th on the purchase (because the digital currency is not characterised as money).
Ultimately, GST registered purchasers paying with digital currency have been 'double taxed' on purchases. This treatment has resulted in a number of practical and competitive issues.
To address this issue, the Government proposes to make digital currencies a form of 'money' for GST purposes.
By making digital currencies a form of 'money', GST will only be imposed on the supply of goods and services being purchased and not on the exchange of the digital currency itself. This is in accordance with the policy intention of the GST law.
Digital currency is an expanding global industry with the total market capitalisation of all digital currencies tripling to US$51 billion as at 1 January 2017.
The Government initially announced this change in March 2016. BDO considers it is logical and appropriate that the Government will actually make the change from 1 July 2017. This will mean Australian start-ups in this space are on a level playing field both within Australia and internationally, as many foreign countries do not 'double tax' digital currencies.


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Accurately measuring consumption on mobile applications in real world situations is a very challenging task.
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Here is list compiled by us of the top gaming laptops 2015. These are some of the best gaming laptops you can buy out there and play at max fps in all major games. These are some of the highend laptops with most upto date hardware so these can make a big hole in your pockets for sure.
Top Gaming Laptops 2015 , Play at High FPS in all latest games
MSI GT80 Titan SL:-
One of the things that make a laptop a nice a gaming rig is it's keyboard and this bad-boy excels it. It comes with a backlit mechanical keyboard. A glowing red LED strip separates the keyboard from the top portion of the deck. It's got a great display too. It is 18.4-inch 4K display with 1920 x 1080 panel with sharp and crisp viewing angles.
That means you can run nearly any game on Ultra settings, and the Titan won't flinch. And what's best is that it's upgradable too. Only thing not upgradable is the processor. The only con I can thick of it;s is it's size. It is Big and thick and heavy weighing 9.9 pounds
MSI GT80 Titan SL Gaming laptop 2015 Specs
- CPU 2.6-GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor
- RAM 16GB RAM Upgradable to 24GB
- Hard Drive Dual 128GB Dual mSATA SSD
- Secondary Hard Drive 1TB
- Display Size 18.4
- Resolution 1920×1080
- Graphics Card Dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M SLI
- Video Memory 16GB Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi Model Killer N1525 Wireless-AC
- Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
- Touchpad Size 2.4 x 3.5 inches
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HP Omen 15
Its an 15.6-inch 1920×1080 with multi-touch touchscreen (Something you don't see in gaming laptops).The looks of this laptop is one of the reasons it is on our list. It has backlit keyboard and ,get ready for this, you can apply the lighting to the speakers also meaning that you can set the speaker lighting music you're listening to, even to loud noises in games.This notebook come with a surprisingly large touch pad which offers gesture support for day-to-day use, but as you're a gamer, you might wanna stick with a separate gaming mouse. Omen offers decent gaming performance, that is, you can play current-generation games at full HD on it.
HP Omen 15 Specifications
- CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710HQ / 2.5 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz
- Number of Cores Quad-Core 64-bit
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
- Graphics Processor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M – 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Alienware 15
We all know If there is a top gaming laptops list there's gotta be a Alienware somewhere in that list. And it deserves to be in it. It's design is just awesome: The tri-section aluminum lid which looks like it's grazed from a spaceship and that bright-glowing alien-head trademark.
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Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Gaming Laptop
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Gaming Laptop Specs
- CPU 2.5-GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor
- Hard Drive Size 256GB
- Hard Drive Type SSD Drive
- Secondary Hard Drive Size 1TB
- Display Size 15.6 3840 x 2160
- Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M/Intel HD Graphics 4600
- Video Memory 2GB
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Qualcomm Atheros AR5BWB222 Wireless Network Adapter
- Touchpad Size 4.25 x 3 inches
- Size 15.3 x 10.1 x 0.8~0.9 inches
- Weight 4.8 pounds
Razer Blade
Razer Blade Specs
- CPU 2.6-GHZ Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor
- Operating System Windows 8.1
- Hard Drive Size 256GB ssd
- Display Size 14Native Resolution3200 x 1800
- Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M


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As per tradition, the Spazio Fumoir will be the go-to venue for tasting and accompanying the excellence of food with that of the cigar. Stazione Leopolda hosts two events in collaboration with the Club Amici del Toscano. Memories of a Tuscan childhood, the first, starts with a reworking of the old "bread-wine-sugar": Paolo Secci, chef at the Golden View Restaurant on the Ponte Vecchio, will be turning it into a bread-wine-chocolate tasting session. The second event, Bevilesto fumé, plays with the strong taste of smoked foods, with delicacies for tasting served by barman Sacha Mecocci from the The Fusion Bar & Restaurant Gallery Hotel Art in Florence.
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5 Digital Marketing Mistakes, Once Fixed, Can 10X Your Online Sales Conversions Within Minutes (Part 1 of 2)
By William Ballard
Most of the time, headlines like the one above do nothing but lead you down a road into fairy-tale land. Look, let's just be real … they're complete baloney.
In fact, just consider some of these other "too good to be true" promises:
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You've heard of the Pareto Principle — the idea that 80% of your results come from only 20% of the actual work you do?
Well, in the "guru" industry – the industry that builds its fortune off taking advantage of your disadvantage – what they do is assess your current efforts, and based off the Pareto Principle (they look at the 20% of what you're doing), they're able to pinpoint the top few important problems or challenges that your business is facing, of which, they can address and fix quickly.
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Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's oil and gas trade may be a major leader and also the presumable space for graduates to search out work. Jobs in Saudi Arabia may additionally be offered in IT, banking and telecommunications. this specializes in diversifying the economy and reducing possession restrictions on foreign companies may additionally open up opportunities in aid, education, business enterprise and engineering. Most jobs are going to be found in Riyadh, the capital town, or Jeddah, the second-largest town.
Your best likelihood is to urge jobs in Saudi Arabia a global company that has offices. it'd be easier still to affix the corporate transfer to a foothold in Saudi Arabia once you have got gained some specialist skills and data.
Arabic is that the main business language, therefore having an understanding of it and also the ability to talk it'll boost your possibilities of obtaining jobs in Saudi Arabia.
Where may you get Jobs in Saudi Arabia?
Expected the bulk of job opportunities are in Saudi Arabia's oil and gas trade. However, as a part of its 'Vision 2030', efforts are being created to develop alternative industries so as to diversify its economy and scale back its reliance on oil and gas Jobs in Saudi Arabia.
Major industries
Apart from the oil and gas trade, alternative distinguished industries are:
- Construction
- Education
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Petrochemicals
- Telecoms
Looking at the industries that Saudi Arabia is hoping to develop as a part of 'Vision 2030' provides a decent plan for the variety of areas that graduates could notice add. These embody defense, renewable energy, and business enterprise.
Leading employers for jobs in Saudi Arabia
Aramco, a state-owned oil, and the public-service corporation are, unsurprisingly, one in every of the biggest Saudi employers. Others include:
- STC (Saudi telecommunication Company) – offers telephone circuit, mobile, web services, and laptop networks.
- Saudi Electricity Company – incorporates a monopoly over the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power in Saudi Arabia.
- SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) – chemicals, fertilizers, industrial polymers and metals producing company.
- Mobily – another telecommunications company, based in 2004.
- SABB – the Saudi British Bank is an associate associated company of the HSBC group and conjointly incorporates a branch in London.
Skills in demand
It may be tough to land jobs in Saudi Arabia straight once you graduate, as its policy is simply to allow enlisting of foreign nationals who usher in specialist skills wherever there's a shortage. Skills in demand embody engineering, IT, teaching, aid and construction professionals, therefore graduates in these areas stand the simplest likelihood.
Specialists in water resource management and transport infrastructure are significantly required whereas the introduction of VAT in 2018 has created a imply tax professionals.
Language needs
Arabic is that the language used across jobs in Saudi Arabia and it'll be a big facilitate to possess some understanding of it. also as learning whereas still, you'll attend a personal school in Saudi Arabia.
English is widely spoken and understood, particularly in business.
Teaching English as a far off language jobs in Saudi Arabia
The British Council employs West Germanic academics in its centers. Candidates would like a relevant qualification like the Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Certificate in TESOL (CertTESOL) and around 2 years of expertise in teaching.
If you have got a teaching degree and knowledge, you'll explore for full-time work on one in every of the privately-run international faculties primarily based in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
What's it wish to add jobs in Saudi Arabia?
Working hours: you'll expect to figure from Sunday through to weekday, with the weekend falling on Friday and Sat. workers are de jure not allowed to figure for quite eight hours every day. several businesses shut down throughout prayer times.
Working hours are reduced to 6 hours every day throughout Ramadan.
Holidays: Your vacation allowance can rely on your leader, however, the law states that workers ought to incline annual leave of no not up to twenty-one days once finishing one year of employment.
Employees in Saudi Arabia are has given break day for the 3 public holidays every year: Saudi National Day, Eid al-Fitr (celebrates the top of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (celebrates the sacrifice throughout the journeying to Mecca).
Christmas isn't recognized in Saudi Arabia and most expatriates are expected to figure on feast day unless they book it off.
Income tax: Overseas staff doesn't seem to be needed to pay tax in Saudi Arabia. keep in mind to examine your tax and social insurance position with hectometre Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to form certain you are not losing any Britain pensions rights.
Where to search out jobs in Saudi Arabia
You'll need to possess employment provide before you allow for Saudi Arabia. also as exploitation online job websites like AlJazeera Jobs, Bayt, and Gulf Talent, you'll register with enlisting agencies that operate in Saudi Arabia. Holden Knight and Regent Personnel, as an instance, each recruit for aid jobs in Saudi Arabia the geographical area. you'll notice additional enlisting agencies within the Saudian telephone book.
- Browse the international vacancies presently open for applications on target jobs in Saudi Arabia
Newspapers with vacancies
- Arab News – in English
- The Telegraph (includes a district on jobs in oil and gas within the Middle East) – in English
CV, application and interview tips
You should follow the CV format utilized in the united kingdom. Some Saudi employers could request additional personal details that employers within, like your legal status, the range of youngsters and faith. it's unlikely that you just are going to be expected to submit your application in Arabic, significantly for vacancies with international firms. Job interviews are typically controlled instead of Saudi Arabia.
Throughout the enlisting method, specialize in all of the talents, expertise, and qualifications that you just offer and why you wish to figure in Saudi Arabia specifically.
Work expertise, internships, and exchanges
Work expertise, internships, volunteering opportunities and casual work don't seem to be typically receptive to non-Saudi nationals. the main target is incredibly abundant in increasing the employability of Saudi nationals.
Would you like a visa to figure in Saudi Arabia?
There are different types of visa, together with a travel visa, however, you'll like associate employment visa if you wish to jobs in Saudi Arabia.
You will have to be compelled to get employment provide beforehand as you can't get a work visa while not one and your sponsor (your employer) must apply for the visa on your behalf. you'll get your contract in each Arabic (the official contract) and English (the translation), therefore it's price obtaining someone who will browse Arabic to examine that it's all OK.
Your passport has to be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia so as for you to be granted a visa. you'll be refused a visa if your passport indicates that you just are to Israel recently or if it's your house of birth.
You must complete a medical check as a part of your application for a visa, which can have to be compelled to embody confirmation that you just are free from contagious diseases together with HIV/AIDS. If you are doing have a contagion, you'll not be allowed to jobs in Saudi Arabia.
You should even be aware that:
- Foreign nationals' fingerprints are habitually taken at the aerodrome and coupled to their visas. they're going to be re-taken after you exit the country to examine that there aren't any outstanding legal problems.
- Women guests and residents should be met by their sponsor upon arrival at the jobs in Saudi Arabia.
- You also will have to be compelled to gain a final exit visa from the Saudi Ministry of Interior to depart the country for good.
- Be careful to not bide your visa; you'll face a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals and will incline a jail sentence. Dates are calculated in accordance with the Hijri calendar, that is ten or eleven days shorter than the New Style calendar utilized in the English calendar. Request clarification from Saudi immigration authorities if you are unsure.
- The majority of jobs for expatriates are going to be for a set term (work visas ar issued for one or 2 years) and it's not typically done to achieve permanent resident standing.
Living in Saudi Arabia
Cost of living: the value of living is on par with or not up to alternative countries within the geographical area and like within your home country. However, no tax can mean you have got additional cash to avoid wasting – or spend! it's common for associate employment package to incorporate you're come back journey to and from Saudi Arabia, furnished with accommodation and transport – or allowances for these – and a year-end bonus. Your leader also will cowl your visa expenses.
Expatriates who complete 2 years' service or additional are eligible for end-of-service advantages (ESB) – 1/2 your monthly wage for every of the primary 5 years and one month's wage for the remainder.
Currency: Saudi Riyal
Healthcare: aid is of a high commonplace in Saudi Arabia and it's obligatory for non-Saudi nationals to possess medical insurance. Your leader is sometimes answerable for providing this.
Once you have got employment provide, you ought to create a meeting meant together with your doctor to raise regarding vaccinations and arrange for these before you go. Relevant vaccinations embody hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis, polio, TB, and tetanus. Precautions ought to even be taken against protozoal infection.
Laws and customs to bear in mind of
The culture and laws of Saudi Arabia are terribly totally different from our country. it's necessary to familiarize yourself with its rules and traditions to avoid inflicting offense or accidentally breaking a law. there's up-to-date steering on laws and customs in Saudi Arabia.
Laws and ethical standards are abundant stricter and punishments are way more severe than together with the executing. Drug dealing and possession ar serious criminal offenses. There are laws against sexual activity, unwritten relationships, extramarital sex and apostasy (in this case, the abandonment or renunciation of Islam). Alcohol and pork ar each illegal.
Men don't seem to be allowed to be within the company of ladies who don't seem to be their shut relatives and also the segregation of sexes continues to be common in several public places together with banks, restaurants, faculties and swimming pools. you ought to refrain from qualitative analysis publically also as physical contact like holding hands.
You will have to be compelled to dress guardedly once get in public. For men, this suggests covering up your legs and shoulders and no shorts. girls can have to be compelled to wear garments that are loose, cover to their ankles and wrists and show no cleavage.
Saudi girls wear an associate robe over their garments, that may be a long, typically black, cloak, though additional girls ar donning vibrant abayas and open abayas over long skirts or jeans have become additional common. web site advises girls who move to Saudi Arabia to wear associate robe and scarf.
Most foreign staff board western compounds with fellow expatriates. The code is considerably additional relaxed whereas on the compound: men will wear shorts and ladies don't have to be compelled to cover quite the maximum amount. Bikinis don't seem to be allowed, though, and you would like to wear shoes once getting into buildings.
Saudi Arabia is presently experiencing some social modification. This includes lifting bans on feminine drivers in 2018.
Major religion: Islam. Prayers ar ascertained 5 times every day. Ramadan is ascertained. Expatriates don't seem to be needed to quick throughout Ramadan, however, should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum publically. Music and recreation are not allowed.


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RN to Bachelor of Science in NursingProgram Coordinator
Maryanne Sandberg, MSN, RN, CNE
RN to BSN Student Outcomes
- RN to BSN
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- Goal 1: 75 % of graduates will report advancement in work responsibility in current job.
- Goal 2: 50% of graduates will report advancement in new job that requires BSN degree within 3 years.
- Goal 3: 35% of graduates will report starting a graduate nursing program within 3 years of obtaining their BSN.
WHY CHOOSE the RN to BSN PROGRAM at CCGA?The RN to BSN program curriculum offers additional opportunity for hands-on practical experience while providing the graduate with the requirements and expertise necessary to enter a master's program of study in the field of nursing. Courses are offered in an online format. The highly affordable tuition, challenging curriculum and personal attention you'll receive make the Coastal Georgia BSN an easy choice for working professionals.
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Admission Requirements for the RN to BSN Program
- Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Associate of Science Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing program
- Completion of general education core requirements
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Combretastatin A4
For research use only. Not for use in humans.
Catalog No.S7783
2 publications
Molecular Weight(MW): 316.35
Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.Phase 3.
Selleck's Combretastatin A4 has been cited by 2 publications
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Biological Activity
|Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.Phase 3.
|In vitro
Combretastatin A4 inhibits the growth of MDA-MB-231, A549, Hela, HL-60, SF295, HCT-8, MDA-MB435, PC3M, OVCAR-8, NCI-H358M, and lymphocyte cells with IC50 of 2.8, 3.8, 0.9, 2.1, 6.2, 5.3, 7.9, 4.7, 0.37, 8, and 3.2 nM, respectively.[1] [2] 1 μM Combretastatin A4 inhibits tubulin polymerization by 35%, and 10 μM nearly completely blocks tubulin polymerization. Combretastatin A4 demonstrates great relative binding capacity, reaching 78% of colchicine binding.[1]
|Cell Data
|In vivo
|In NT2 and MDA-MB-231 mammary tumor model, administration of Combretastatin A4 (100 mg/kg, i.p.) induces a significant decrease in lipids R1 and a reduction in tumor pO2 measured by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) oximetry.[2] Combretastatin A4 (100 mg/kg, i.p.) significant decreases the Ktrans in male NMRI mice.[3]
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Competitive binding assay using LC-MS/MS:Colchicine (1.2 μ M) is incubated with tubulin (1.3 mg/mL) in the incubation buffer (80 mM PIPES, 2.0 mM MgCl2, 0.5 mM EGTA, pH 6.9) at 37℃ for 1 h. Varying concentrations (0.1 − 125 μ M) of Combretastatin A4 are used to compete with colchicine originally bound to tubulin. After incubation, the filtrate is obtained. The ability of the analogue to inhibit the binding of colchicine is expressed as a percentage of control binding in the absence of any competitor.
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Solubility (25°C)
|In vitro
|63 mg/mL (199.14 mM)
|34 mg/mL warmed (107.47 mM)
|In vivo
|Add solvents to the product individually and in order(Data is from Selleck tests instead of citations):
5% DMSO+50% PEG 300+ddH2O
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We've tested some vehicles for S7783 Combretastatin A4, and found it can be dissolved in 5% DMSO+50% PEG 300+ddH2O at 30mg/ml clearly. When prepare the solution, please dissolve the compound in DMSO clearly first. The add PEG, after they mixed well, then dilute with water.


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The Hedeens on Skunk Lake
A physician talking with a patient in St. Paul in the 1940s was the start of the Skunk Lake adventure.
The patient knew of 200 acres and a very rustic cabin on Skunk Lake, 17 miles north of Park Rapids. Soon after, the physician, Dr. Sidney Hedeen, piled his family into the car for the day-long trip to Park Rapids. They found the woods, the lake and the rustic cabin appealing but the purchase price was a problem. On returning to the St. Paul, Dr. Hedeen talked a colleague into buying half the land which made the transaction affordable and, thus, the beginning of the Skunk Lake adventure.
25 or more years later, in the early 1970s, Dr. Hedeen had passed the 100 acres and a newer cabin on to his son, Carter and his new wife, Florence. Dr. Hedeen's colleague also decided it was time to pass his 100 acres on and offered the land to Carter and Florence for a bargain price … the price he originally paid for the land plus the taxes he'd paid over the years. Even at that price, Carter, now a young doctor, and Florence had to scrape to come up with the purchase price. "We knew it was the thing to do but, to come up with the price, we went so far as to cash in some insurance policies," Carter said.
Fast forward 40 years, to today. Carter and Florence have a home in Park Rapids, where he spent his career practicing osteopathic medicine. And they still have the Skunk Lake property, now with a new cabin they built themselves just after retirement in 2000. The cabin is cozy and rustic, with no running water, no plumbing and no electricity. It was built with as many recycled windows and other materials as the Hedeens could find. Being just 17 miles from home, the couple spends a lot of time here, winter and summer.
The Woods
The land is rolling hills covered with birch, aspen and pine. The Hedeens purchased an updated Stewardship Plan last year that included the ecological classification analysis of their properly. Harvey Tjader, the ecologist who did the work, concluded, "This land is made for pine." Heeding the advice, the Hedeens planted 500 white pines last year and now spend many hours each fall bud capping the young trees to protect them from deer.
The Hedeens' Passion
The Hedeen's believe in volunteering, starting with Florence's two-year stint in the Dominican Republic with the Peace Corp in the 1960s.
While they love the cabin, the lake and the woods, today the Hedeens' passion is the North Country Trail which is a 4,600 mile walking trail extending from Lake Champlain on the Vermont-New York border to the Missouri River in central North Dakota. The Hedeens' interest is in the 45-mile segment from the Cass / Morrison county line west to Itasca State Park.
Because the North Country trail is for walking only, it consists of a two-foot wide walking track with another one foot on each side cleared of brush. Being so narrow, all the work on the trail is done by hand, cutting brush and then grubbing out the roots. Since 2000, Carter has invested over 5,000 hours working alone and with others while covering the 45 mile segment multiple times. Today this section of the trail is completed so the Hedeens' work is limited to annual maintenance. See more information at www.NorthCountryTrail.org.
So, that conversation between doctor and patient more than 60 years ago led to a lifetime in Park Rapids, on Skunk Lake and on the North Country Trail.


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Ukraine's leader visited a concert dedicated to victims of the Crimean Tatars' genocide and awarded Jamala with the title of People's Artist. He's sure that her victory is extremely essential.
Visiting the concert dedicated to victims of the Crimean Tatars' genocide in the National Opera of Ukraine, the head of the state said that the star's show and performance make all the Europeans hear and admit that Crimea is Ukraine, and Ukraine is Europe!'
The leader described Jamala's triumph as the victory over evil.
'The success at the Eurovision means victory over lie, evil, violence. I believe that the whole world take it in this very way,' the politician added.
In his emotional speech the president stressed that Crimea belonged to Ukraine.
'72 years ago, the Crimean Tatars remained alone in their troubles with a pitiless tyrant. Today we all have millions of friends by our side. The Ukrainians and the world shouldn't let the tragedy of the Crimean Tatars to be repeated. Crimea always will be an integral part of Ukraine, and the thief will be forced to return the stolen thing! I'm sure we will return both Crimea and the occupied Donbass to under Ukrainian sovereignty! I'm thankful to all residents of Crimea, who are facing difficult conditions but haven't broken their links with their real native land of Ukraine! The war will be completed only when the last invader's foot leaves the sacred land of Ukrainian Donbas and Crimea! ' Poroshenko claimed.
As reported earlier to the 1492news.com, Sergey Lazarev said about his Eurovision defeat: 'I felt so abashed that I was at a loss for words'. The singer was waiting for the results as for the verdict.


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Off The Alternate Route 6
As I start rebuilding my strength and stamina, I keep looking for rides that will stress my body to the point of adapting and improving. I have been working in my regular weekday rides and doing some weekend rides that are deliberate in that they focus on jump-starting my fitness without wasting time or inducing another injury.
Of course, working these rides into my schedule is becoming more and more of a challenge. I had a bunch of family obligations this weekend, so I planned two shorter morning rides for Saturday and Sunday. Sadly, this weekend we had a passing typhoon dump a bunch of rain on Saturday and so I moved that ride over to Sunday as it was the more challenging of the two.
I decided to ride the storied Route 136 from Taichung to Caotun and back... over the hills.
The ride is a magnet for area riders as it is known for its unforgiving ramps and grades in the high teens. It is also a beautiful ride.
The Route 136 leads out of Taichung City through Taiping, where not a soul has ever taken a driving lesson. The High Life at the edge of town acts as the official point of departure where Terry from Caffe Terry starts his Route 136 Time Trial.
The road then undulates up through Toubienkeng and into the hillsides, which are covered in fruit farms and Long Yen (Dragon Eye Fruit) trees. Dogs lazily smother fleas on the hot tarmac and in the summer the sound of cicadas can be deafening.
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I headed out of the city near Warner Village Mall, where I found a student waiting in line for the Lady Ga Ga ticket give away. Rumor has it that Lady Ga Ga will be performing in Taichung, Taiwan's third largest city... for free. If this is true it smacks of politics, I swear!
The highest point of the Route 136 sits over 2300ft and it is often referred to by local cyclists as "The Fence", for its vertical nature and its ability to create a natural division between Taichung and Nantou County. A cyclist can either climb the fence or go around.
I had my coffee at the 7-11 near the High Life and pushed myself up the fence. I saw Team Caffe Terry pass while I was sipping my drink, but I had no intention of trying to catch them. I wanted everything in the tank for my ascent. I was actually making pretty good time on the lower sections. The bike felt perfect.
Near the notorious and poorly named Bat Hole, I slowed for a rolling picture and a couple riders came up from below. I deferred and they gave me space to join them. I stayed for a few minutes, but then I felt strong enough to push off the front and they disappeared into the jungle below.
I burned a lot of matches on the way up. The ramps 3/4 of the way up, combined with the steamy conditions following a night of rain, made it rough going. I was pushing a 39 to 27 cog and the extra torque was really making me work for it.
Then, I was at the top. I had remembered one more climb ahead, but it wasn't there. It had taken 55 minutes, but not over an hour as I had feared.
At the top there were several cyclists hanging out, chatting and hydrating. I saw several more descend as I was climbing. There would be waves of riders arriving all morning. Vendors will drive up to the top and sell drinks and snacks to thirsty riders. The place is like a hang-out.
About 10 minutes later my riding parter from the lower reaches of the hill was making his final push to the top. He had jettisoned the fellow he had been riding with and made the ascent solo.
Jimmy is an engineer for Astro Engineering, a bicycle company, and he was trying out their gear.
I didn't stay long as I already had a full day planned with an Anti-Drooling Ceremony for my nephew, so I headed down the back side toward Caotun.
The descent was a a thrill ride. The roads on the eastern side of the hill were mainly dry, save for several of the juicy corners that were wet and covered in slippery betel pulp, which took some of the thrill out of the ride.
All too soon it was over and I was making good time back to Taichung on the Highway 14.
I decided to take the prettier detour on the Route 6, which is the alternate from the Highway 14.
As I entered Taichung on the Highway 3, a fire was raging in Nantun. The last thing I needed was to breathe a bunch of smoke. I tried to duck under the plume by getting nearer to its source. Before long I was rolling back home. My legs were tired and I know I have a long way to go. But I felt like I had made a giant step to getting back to riding the way I want to be riding.
The 136 is a challenge every cyclist in Taichung should do at least once. I know I will be doing it more regularly as I regain my form and fitness.


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E-payment systems are taking off—or rather have already done so—in the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia. According to The Jakarta Post, there are approximately 38 e-wallet applications now registered with Bank Indonesia, the country's central bank. In 2018, the apps facilitating transactions worth a total of $1.5 billion. That figure is projected to increase to $25 billion by 2023.
Citing statistics from iPrice Group and App Annie, The Jakarta Post writes:
"The Indonesian fintech industry is currently dominated by local players. According to App Annie's Q2 2019 data, the top five e-wallet apps based on monthly active users from both Google Play Store and iOS are GoPay, OVO, DANA, LinkAja and Jenius."
Throughout the month of February, the value of transactions serviced by GoPay totaled $6.3 billion. Unsurprisingly, millennials account for the overwhelming majority of Indonesia's e-wallet app users: "According to a study by Jakpat Mobile Survey Platform and DailySocial, 74.6 percent of e-wallet app users in Indonesia are 20 to 35 years old." That says much about the future of payment systems, not only in Indonesia but throughout the developed world.
Indeed, over the past two years the number of internet-owned e-wallet apps in Indonesia has gone up by 50 percent. "Such growth was encouraged by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in a bid to improve the country's economic development, as three-quarters of 250 million Indonesian people reportedly still have no access to basic financial services."
The Indonesian government is becoming increasingly involved in the promotion and growth of the country's fintech industry, reflecting its economic potential. For example, per The Jakarta Post:
"In May, the government issued QRIS (Quick Response Indonesia Standard) as a standardization effort to increase the use of cashless payments, as it is found to be a convenient card replacement solution to reach 65 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country."


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This past year was very busy around the campus of Onekama Consolidated Schools as we were able to fully implement the programming in the new 14.2 million dollar renovation and addition that opened to the students on April 6th, 2010. This new addition is highlighted by a full size, 1000 person capacity gymnasium, a 300 person cafetorium, modern full capacity kitchen, state of the art band room and performing stage, art studio with clay room and computerized graphic arts, a walking track and a community fitness room, and full time daycare. These enhancements allowed over 500 community members to use the fitness center and walking track on a regular basis, allowed us to host districts in volleyball, and boys' and girls' basketball, expanded community recreation classes, and saw a 30% increase in school lunch participation by implementing the Farm to School "home cooked" food service program.
Next, our students, when tested, scored in the top 5% in the state as measured by the Michigan MEAP. On the national standardized Iowa Test of Basic Skills given to our 1st through 8th graders, the students ranked above or at grade level equivalent or exceeding their peers across the country. Locally, in the recently released Michigan Merit exam, given to 11th graders, Onekama students out performed all other districts in Manistee County, exceeding the state average. In the college readiness report prepared by the state of Michigan, Onekama students were top in the county and region. We are also proud that we graduated 100 percent of our students and out of the 24 graduates, all (100%) have been accepted to a college or university.
Also, during the next year we plan to continue the implementing of the latest technology; integrating into the instructional arsenal of our teachers. The recent purchase of 70 iPADS will allow our students to participate in using the latest technology to enhance student learning. These devices will be used to allow the students to have real-time data access, access to online literature, hundreds of free learning applications and exposure to the devices which are commonplace in businesses and industry today.
In addition, we will continue to use technology in the High School to expand course offerings using Virtual University. The Virtual University allows junior and seniors to take online classes from "highly qualified" instructors from around the state and country without leaving campus. These learning opportunities allow students from a small school like Onekama to be able to take unique courses that are only offered in a much larger city or suburban district.
The community recreation program saw huge participation last year in its first full year of implementation and we plan on expanding the high demand courses and adding new offerings as desired by the community for 2011/2012.
New in 2010/2011 was the implementation of an elementary volunteer program. This successful program saw over 30 plus volunteers help in the classroom. We plan on expanding the volunteer program into the middle and high school this year and also add a career awareness component. We are fortunate to have highly skilled, knowledgeable residents in our community who are willing to donate their time assisting the youth.
Finally, the success of our district hinges on the support of our parents, students, community members, teaching staff and support staff. Our staff has integrated modern technology, smart boards, internet, lap tops, distance learning, online courses, and virtual lessons, into proven delivery techniques and embraced these technologies that are exemplified by our students' success. The recent state funding crisis has effected us all and we continue to cut costs in many departments. However, through wage concessions and co-pay of insurance from the staff we have been able to reinstate most of our laid off staff members. Fortunately, the district continues to move forward in difficult economic times and I am proud to work for, and be a parent of students attending, an excellent educational institution.
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Posted Sept. 30, 2011


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Dean Susan Gennaro looks on as BC overnight custodian Fred Vautour presents a diploma to Connell School of Nursing graduate Alicia Vautour, the fifth and final one of his children to graduate from the University. (Photos by Lee Pellegrini)
Being an overnight custodian may not be the most glamorous job on campus, but to Fred Vautour, all that mattered was giving his children a better life than he had. On May 23, the proud father saw the last of his five children graduate from Boston College, capping an impressive and thrilling journey for his family—one filled with sacrifice, pride, and a bittersweet tear or two.
"To have all five come through is a dream come true," said Vautour, who began working at Boston College in 1994. "I never would have believed it. It's kind of sad because when I started I said I have 18 years of my kids going to college and hopefully they'll all come here. And now it's over."
His wife, Debbie Vautour, said watching her daughter complete the circle of higher education was "a wonderful gift."
"Now the kids have the means and the tools to soar. It's truly an amazing dream," she said. "Fred and I never got to go to college so we're living through them: their highs are our highs, and we're with them every step of the way. I can't tell you how big my heart is right now. To see the last one cross the stage is just amazing. I can't tell you how happy I am."
When it was Alicia's turn to walk across the stage at the Connell School of Nursing graduation ceremony, waiting to hand the diploma to her was her father, just as he had done with each of her siblings before her.
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"It was exciting," said Alicia Vautour. "I had no idea what it was going to be like. Was he going to cry? Was he going to be excited? What emotion was going to be there? It was great. It was everything I expected and more."
"I kind of cried for myself a little bit because it's over," her father said. "For the past 18 years, I've always had a kid in college while I was working here so it's a little different now."
"It was always in the back of my mind just how thankful I was," said new graduate Alicia Vautour, who will sit for her nursing boards this summer. "I fully appreciated it and from there just tried to push myself even harder to do well in school."
"It's unreal, it's just an unreal experience," says Tom Vautour, a 2011 Carroll School of Management graduate who now works as an IT consultant. "We're so grateful for what our father has done and been through to support his children. He lives for us."
Because Vautour worked at Boston College, his children were able to attend the University—after first being accepted—without having to pay tuition. And so he continued to work the overnight shift at Robsham Theater, cleaning up when most people are sleeping, throughout their collective years at BC.
It all began in 1998, when daughter Amy was accepted to the school she'd always wanted to attend.
"I think Boston College was always something that we dreamed of but didn't think we could actually go because we couldn't afford it," says Amy Vautour Carney, who graduated from the Lynch School of Education and now works a fundraiser. "Being a first generation college student, this whole experience was new for all of us, especially me. To be able to be the first one and have so many follow after is pretty amazing."
Next up was John, a 2004 graduate of the Carroll School of Management, who fully appreciates what his father made possible.
"You really can't put it into words," says John Vautour, now a software quality manager. "We can't even think of ways to begin to repay him for his service to us and his loyalty and love to us. It really is just amazing to have this opportunity to be able to come to such a great school, for practically nothing."
While enrolled at BC, all the Vautours made it a point to find their dad on campus to say hello.
"It was great knowing my dad was here," says Michael Vautour, a 2009 graduate of the Carroll School of Management. "I would stop by and visit with him. Every now and then, I would stop by on a Thursday night and hang out with him while he was working."
That the Vautour children would be able to attend BC tuition-free never even dawned on Fred when he was first hired as a cook in 1994. Back then, he was just interested in having a job with benefits for the first time in his life.
"It's a gift from God because, for one thing, I never would have been able to afford to put my kids through this type of University, not five kids. It's hard to put in words what it's been like to have five Boston College Eagles. The fact that it's just such a great university—and the networking they have is unbelievable. I just have to thank BC for being so gracious to me and allowing my five kids to come in here."
"It's just an amazing opportunity for us and we're just blessed to have had it," says Michael Vautour. "The fact that my dad working here allowed us the opportunity to become part of this great Boston College community—it changed all our lives for the better."
"It's definitely something we won't take for granted," adds Tom Vautour. "I owe him the world. His mentality was working for others, and working for his kids so that they could have a better life. That's really all his dream was."
Amy says he pinched herself at her good fortune while attending BC. "I think my parents are the prime example of men and women for others, Jesuit idealism," she said. What he's done for all of us is what BC is all about."
Come September, Boston College's campus will be empty of Vautour students. But Fred will be here.
"Even when I didn't see them on campus, I knew they were here. Next year is going to be a little different and a little disheartening because I'll be saying, 'Oh, nobody's here.' But I'll get over it. It's a new generation; the grandkids are coming."
—Sean Hennessey | News & Public Affairs


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Thursday 3/29/2012
|We left Zabriskie Point in Death Valley and continued down the road.
|Joe and I wonder what the white round object was just beyond rock wall next to the road.
|A pretty view along the road.
|Just down the road from Zabriskie Point is Furnace Creek Inn.
|Looks like a very nice place to stay if you don't have a home on wheels.
|At the T in the road we turned south.
|We headed for Artist Dr. We stopped at Golden Canyon, which had a trail.
|Because we had so much else to see, we continued down the road.
|Our next stop.
|Artist Drive
|It's much prettier with the naked eye!
|Because it was so cloudy, my pictures don't show the true colors.
|A stopping point.
|A short trail to a viewing spot.
|View down into the valley. You can see the northern edges of the salt flats from here.
|Joe is a horrible picture taker. Most of the time when he takes a picture, he cuts off my legs at mid calf. He was trying to get all of me in this picture, but he failed to show the huge rock I had just climbed up on.
|Just a shot to show you we did get a little exercise climbing the hill from our car!
|We continued Artist Dr.
|More salt flat views.
|The drive is a one way road, with two very deep drops.
|We parked the car here and also walked up closer.
|At this stop, I climbed to the top of a small ridge. A dry stream bed below.
|Looking down to the dry stream bed.
|And looking further down still!
|Joe had gone to the restroom, while I had climbed up to the top of this ridge. I yelled down to him that if you are afraid of heights, this one is not one to climb.
|God's painting for us all. He loves art as well!
|I get my self in trouble sometimes, because going up for me is easy. It's coming down that makes me think twice about what I just climbed up. It was much scarier coming down the ridge.
|Back in the car and down the road we go.
|Lots of tight turns,
|and another very tight turn,
|but beautiful,
|and worth the drive.
|I did say curvy didn't I . I don't think you'd want to drive a motor home or anything to long on this drive.
|I don't want to bore you with so many pictures,
|but I do like to take you on the drive with us.
|If you never make it to Death Valley,
|at least you have can say you have seen it somewhat in pictures turn by turn.
|I really did leave out a ton of turns.
|I like to put in a lot of pictures, because if I never get back to my adventures, I can come back some day through my blogs.
|I delete all my pictures after I post them to the blog.
|We finished Artist Dr., and head south toward Badwater.
|Next stop for us and next blog for you is Badwater.


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The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Presented by Saatchi Art | Sept. 5-8, 2019
What a great time! Thanks to all who helped make it such a success, to those who came to the fair and to those who purchased art. All of you make it possible for artists to do what they do.
May 2019: Abstract Painting Workshop at Piece by Piece in downtown Los Angeles
I facilitated my first abstract painting workshop . . . with the fantastic artists of Skid Row based mosaic arts nonprofit, Piece by Piece. Since the "CONNECTION" show, we continue to collaborate artistically. It was a lot of fun -- flip through the slideshow for a peek at the afternoon . . .
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May 2019: "SUMMER" Licensed to Musician Dylan Halberg
I was happy to be contacted by Dylan and license the image of SUMMER to him as cover art for his new album "Drift Wood Alley". Thank you to Dylan and graphic designer, John Simon.
The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Presented by Saatchi Art | March 28-31, 2019
Los Angeles Magazine included The Other Art Fair in its "12 Best Things to do in L.A. in March" (as well as a linked image of STATE, one of the paintings I exhibited – thank you!) If you were able to attend, thank you for coming! It took place at Magic Box @ The REEF in downtown Los Angeles. Skid Row based mosaic arts non-profit Piece by Piece was highlighted by the fair, including the display of our FLY DUO collaboration.
"Presented by the world's leading online art gallery Saatchi Art, the Fair showcases work by 140 talented independent and emerging artists with artworks starting from $150, each hand picked by a Selection Committee of art world experts. Art lovers can visit the fair with the confidence that they are buying from the very best and most promising emerging artists in a unique and immersive experience."
"The Other Art Fair's got hipster credentials, but it's serious about nurturing talent too." Telegraph Luxury
I was honored to be on Rebecca Wilson's "Fair Favorites" list for The Other Art Fair Los Angeles. Rebecca is the Chief Curator and VP, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art, and TOAF Global Selection Committee member. Click on snippet for full article.
"Bouquet" Group Show | March 23-May 6, 2019
"Gestalt Projects is a project dedicated to crossing art world divides by tying together diverse groups of artists into cohesive installations."
bG Gallery
CASA of Los Angeles Wine+Art Event November 2018
This wonderful annual event moved to November this year . . . Please take a moment to learn more about CASA of Los Angeles and the important work they do.
Panoramic photography by Jim Newberry; drag to rotate. www.panoramiceye.com
"CONNECTION" | October 4 - 7, 2018
Thank you to all who attended!
Piece by Piece provides low-income and formerly homeless people free mosaic art workshops using recycled materials to develop marketable skills, self-confidence, earned income and an improved quality of life. They are located in Skid Row in Los Angeles.
"Fresh Squeezed" | May 10 - Aug 8, 2018
Some of my work was in a group exhibition at REN Gallery alongside paintings by Justin Lyons, Nicholas Tredway, and Louis XXX.
Thank you VoyageLA for the interview 👋🏻
CASA of Los Angeles Wine+Art Event January 2018
There was a huge turnout this year for a fantastic annual art event that benefits abused and neglected foster children in Los Angeles. Please take a moment to learn more about CASA of Los Angeles and the important work they do. The passion and dedication of the volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA staff make a real difference in the lives of innocent children who would otherwise fall through the cracks of an insanely overloaded system. From CASA: "Wine+Art raised over $171,000 to support CASA of Los Angeles and our advocacy work for children in LA County's child welfare system who have experienced abuse and neglect. This means we can serve more children in the dependency system with intensive one-on-one advocacy so they have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and permanent home."
AWAKE sold in the evening's silent auction, and an original artwork by Mark Bradford sold in the live auction. Mark also supports local foster youth through Art + Practice, a nonprofit he co-founded in Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles with philanthropist and collector Eileen Harris Norton, and community activist Allan DiCastro.
DTLA Pop-Up Gallery | October 2017
Thank you to everyone who came to my pop-up show on 10/12/17 in downtown Los Angeles. It was really great to talk with other artists and art lovers, meet people from Instagram in person, and be showing work alongside photographer and friend, Jim Newberry.
Artistic Soirees in DTLA | Sept 2017
A truly unique evening of world class music by violinist Roger Wilkie, cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Bryan Pezzone in downtown Los Angeles on 9/30/17. Having paintings hanging in this uplifting energy was an honor. Thank you Juan Colomer for Artistic Soirees and Ren Gallery for the opportunity.


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For Paul Harwath it has been a long trip from hanging out of an airplane filming the Blue Angels flying corps to leaning over a pulpit on Sunday. The new pastor of So China Community Church has worn many hats throughout his interesting career starting out as a videographer and television journalist in Rockford, Illinois. There he covered a wide array of stories, including shooting the Blue Angels while dangling from an airplane harness, interviewing the 91-year old archbishop of the Russian Orthodox Church, meeting two presidents and Bob Hope, and covering baseball. A skilled video-photographer, he also produced many TV commercials, including five ads for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
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Getting Started
There will be a lot of things to learn when you start your career here at the U. Below are suggested "to-dos" for your first day, your first week, and your first month of employment. Many of these may already be a part of an onboarding plan developed by your supervisor or department. If you have questions, make sure to check with your supervisor.
Before You Start—Get Ready for Day One at the U!
Congratulations on joining the University of Minnesota! As you get ready for your first day, remember that all new faculty, staff, and students must complete the I-9 form and provide the needed original documents on or before their first day of work for pay. You should receive information on this requirement in the written offer for your position.
You can start some of the forms before your first day of work for pay by filling out your portion of the online I-9 form. The Employee Guide to Completing the I-9 Form (pdf) is available to help you through the process. This government web page shows what documents you may need to bring to your first day of work. Your employer will also work with you to explain the I-9 process. The federal government requires original documents; photocopies cannot be accepted for the I-9.
If you have any questions, email or call the Office of Human Resources Contact Center (email@example.com, 612-624-8647 or 800-756-2363).
New Employee Conversation Guide
It's hard to know what to ask about and to know what you don't know. This guide (pdf) provides questions you can use with your new supervisor and team members.
Resources for New Employees
Check out these online campus resources to help you get acquainted with the U. And be sure to attend the New Employee Welcome, where you'll have the opportunity to talk with dozens of University offices and organizations during the Welcome Fair (pdf).
Suggested To-dos
First Day
- Meet your supervisor and co-workers: Get to know the people you will be working with and ask to join them for lunch. Try to learn the names of at least four of your co-workers by the end of the day.
- Tour your work area and building: Get to know your work space. This includes the mail room, break room, emergency exits, restrooms, and parking locations.
- Fill out employment forms: I-9, W-4 form, etc. Your human resources professional will help with this, but you can start some of the forms before starting work by filling out your portion of the I-9 form. The Employee Guide to Completing the I-9 Form (pdf) is available to help you through the process.
- Get your employee identification: You will be assigned an Internet ID once you are entered in the University's payroll system. The Office of Information Technology can help you set up your email account and password.
- Register for the New Employee Welcome: To register and find out the time and location, visit the New Employee Welcome registration website. Attending the New Employee Welcome is considered paid work time and your supervisor will allow you time to attend.
First Week
- Get a U Card: The U Card is your official University of Minnesota photo ID. Your U Card will give you access to many campus facilities and services such as secure work locations, libraries, computer labs, and the Recreation and Wellness Center. You must bring a government-issued photo ID with you when you get your U Card.
- Sign up for direct deposit: Direct deposit allows payroll to deposit your pay directly to your bank account. You must have your Internet ID and password to do this. To sign up, go to MyU and look at My Pay, and then Direct Deposit Set-Up.
- Parking and transportation services: Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website for info about parking, bus, and light rail schedules.
- Review training and development plan: Talk to your supervisor about which training courses you will need and be sure you get them scheduled.
- Sign up for benefits: New employees must enroll in benefits within 30 days from the start of their employment. University benefits include medical, dental, pharmacy, life insurance, financial counseling, and more. Be sure to read through the Enrollment Guide for New Employees (pdf) for information about all University of Minnesota benefits.
- Enroll in the Wellbeing Program: If your benefits effective date is before September 1, you can participate in the Wellbeing Program to earn points toward a potential savings of $500 or $750 on your UPlan medical rates for the upcoming year.
- Explore the campus: Visit the many beautiful campus sites and buildings. Campus maps for the Twin Cities, Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester will help you find your way around your campus.
First Month
- Attend the New Employee Welcome: You will learn more information about the U and its resources. You will also get to take a picture with Goldy, enjoy a continental breakfast, win prizes, and network with other new U of M employees! Be sure register in advance.
- Information Security Awareness Training: You will receive an email inviting you to take the University Information Security Awareness Training, a required 20- to 30-minute online course. Because it's likely that you will come in contact with private data in your work, it's important that you complete this training as soon as possible. Check with your supervisor if you have questions about this training requirement.
- Check your emergency contacts and other information under the My Info tab in MyU and sign up for emergency notifications using the SAFE-U system.
- Learn about your employee group: University employees belong to either the Labor Represented, Civil Service, P&A, or Faculty employee groups. Ask your supervisor if you don't know your employee group.


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***This is one of the RARE units with unobstructed water views, HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS & the special assessment has been paid with building work COMPLETED!!!***! Fully Updated and ready to move in with gorgeous views of the Hillsboro Canal from your Master bedroom, kitchen, living room & private screened porch. Unit offers granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floors & new Electrolux stackable washer and dryer in the unit. an array of recreational amenities including: 5 swimming pools, Billiards, Built-in grilling areas, Bocce Ball, a Club house and community room, exercise room, tennis and shuffleboard.
Billiards, Boating, Bocce Ball, Clubhouse, Community Room, Elevator, Exercise Room, Library, Manager on Site, Picnic Area, Pool, Shuffleboard, Tennis, Trash Chute
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Chalkboard paint is such a fun addition to many different types of projects. You can turn anything into an ever-changeable work of art, or use it to label different items throughout your home. Here is a collection of 32 Creative Projects using Chalkboard Paint that you could … [Read more...]
Cotton Fall Wreath and Décor for the Entryway
Cotton Fall Wreath Every morning for the past few weeks I woke up and looked out the window. A few leaves have turned color, but as soon as I look at the weather report — the heat and humidity has yet to leave North Carolina. Will fall ever arrive? I want to wear flannel shirts … [Read more...]
DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar
Create this DIY Chalkboard Calendar to get you and your family organized. It will only take you about half an hour to create but it will save you the headache of double booking yourself and get the kids on board with upcoming activities and trips. DIY Chalkboard Wall … [Read more...]
How to Make a SMOOTH Chalkboard Wall {For Imperfect Walls}
Have you ever wished you had a chalkboard wall in your home? But, those bumpy textured walls or damaged drywall are not smooth enough? Well, today I'm about to rock your world by showing you How to Make a SMOOTH Chalkboard Wall For Imperfect Walls! How to Make a SMOOTH … [Read more...]
FREE Spring Flowers Chalkboard Art Printable
With Spring finally arriving (fashionably late for most of us), I thought it was time to update our chalkboard sign and give you a new FREE Spring Flowers Chalkboard Art Printable to download, print, and hang up in your house. I'm not sure where you are, but in North … [Read more...]
Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame
Earlier in the week, I showed you the changes I made in my oldest son's bedroom. One of the switches I made was to replace his bedroom door (tutorial to come) because the old one had cracked after one too many slammings. Ugh, cheap hollow door. In an effort to keep my son from … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Arrow Sign {Mystery Thrift Off}
Are you having a yard sale, a lemonade stand or an open house? This Chalkboard Arrow Sign is an easy DIY project that will bring more attention to your event. But, let me back up to explain exactly how this Chalkboard Arrow Sign came to be. Have you been following … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Gift Tag Signs
Want a great way to dress up gifts? Make these easy chalkboard gift tags for your holiday or birthday gifts. Purchase some inexpensive wood plaques or cut some masonite scraps and paint them with chalkboard paint. Drill a few holes and thread them onto the ribbon on the gift. … [Read more...]
Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard
Have you scoured antique stores or Craig's List looking for a big giant vintage chalkboard? Those vintage school green chalkboards are highly sought after. But, hard to find. I have good news for you! You can build a Giant Chalkboard any size you want! (Although, typically you'll … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Memo Board – The Time I Made a 4th Grade Teacher Use a Power Tool
Before the end of the school year a REALLY GOOD friend of mine asked if I would give a talk in her daughter's class about what I do for a living. I hemmed and hawed because I rarely have the free time. But, the main reason I was hesitant was because I didn't know how to talk to … [Read more...]
Wall Mounted Desk Tutorial
Hey, I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Was it productive? Full of DIY activities? Well, I'm back with a tutorial for building a wall-mounted desk. The great thing about a desk that is wall mounted is it can be small or large and it won't take up any floor space! This gives a … [Read more...]
How to Make a Chalkboard Surface Desk
As part of the makeover of my son's bedroom, I wanted to create a fun chalkboard desk surface for him to write and build legos on. The idea of a chalkboard coated surface came to me when I remembered how much he liked the mini-chalkboard decals that used to be on his room … [Read more...]
How to: Build a Wall Chalkboard with a Chalk Ledge
Chalkboards are popping up everywhere (like Brittany's DIY chalkboard calendar from last week) and you can easily make one, but how about upping the usefulness by making a chalkboard WITH a chalk ledge? Jaime here from That's My Letter to show you how easy it is to add a chalk … [Read more...]
Pretty Handy Girl's Christmas Home Tour 2013
Welcome, welcome! I see you made it here from Songbird's beautiful home. If you are coming here first, be sure to check out Marianne's home: I can not tell you how excited I am to have you in for the tour. Last Christmas we were living in a demolition zone. So, it feels … [Read more...]
Hostess Gifts in a Paint Can {Lowe's Creative Idea}
As the holiday party invites start to roll in, you might be struggling to come up with a new hostess gift idea. These chalkboard painted buckets are a quick and easy way to throw together a unique gift basket that will fill the recipient with joyful scents and treats. I took half … [Read more...]
Easy Wooden Chalkboard Sign {Countdown to Christmas Idea}
Do you keep scraps of wood and say to yourself, "I might need that for something someday." Well, today is your someday! Grab a scrap (or ask Lowe's for their scraps) and create this super easy wooden chalkboard sign. When you're done, you can turn it into a sign that displays … [Read more...]


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Today's YouTube Metaphor represents the 2007 Last Place New York Yankees.
The Yankees are represented by Sarah in the clip and are in serious danger of falling to their deaths. Brian Cashman is our hero, Sly Stallone and is desperately trying to save the Yankees from this awful April. His next attempt at salvation is to bring up 20 year old Phil Hughes, known to Yankee fans as "The Next Roger Clemens" (hopefully not the Next Mark Prior). Yankee fans are represented by Michael Rooker (also a bit player in the sublime western Tombstone). And Sarah's climbing harness represents $50 million Kei Igawa.
In this scene, the Yankee fans (Rooker) are pleading for Cashman to save the Yankees (Sarah). The harness fails, causing a stuffed animal to fall ominously(WTF? Derek Jeter's Bruised thigh, maybe?).
You can guess the ending. Hopefully, the Yankees will go out and craft a new one. But I am thus far, very frightened. Hold me.
No alarms and no surprises, please.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
YouTube Metaphor - Cliffhanger Yankees
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Weston's Kewpee Sandwich Shop – Lansing, Michigan
If you're from South Florida like I am, then you probably wouldn't be familiar with Kewpee Hamburgers or as it was known formerly, Kewpee Hotels Hamburgs. They are the second oldest hamburger chain, founded way back in 1923.
Unofficially, there are 5 Kewpee locations (3 Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima, Ohio, Kewpee Lunch in Racine, Wisconsin, and this one in Lansing, Michigan) owned by three separate families. There is also Halo Burger out of Flint, Michigan, and Wilson's Sandwich Shop in Findlay, Ohio, who are former Kewpee restaurants and only associated historically with them.
One last fact that adds to Kewpee's importance in hamburger history is that Wendy's founder Dave Thomas' inspiration for his restaurant was Kewpee. He frequented the Kewpee in Kalamazoo, Michigan as a child.
Weston's Kewpee Sandwich Shop, located in Lansing, Michigan, has been serving its deliciousness since 1923. It is still family-owned, and 4th generation owner Autumn Weston is now running the show. My wife Marcela and I were lucky enough to spend some time talking to her right after we enjoyed a Coney Dog and their signature Olive Burger.
I'm not a fan of lettuce, so once I removed that criminal from my Olive Burger, we were in business. This was my first time eating an Olive Burger, and I have now found a new regional burger to obsess over. If you love Olives & Mayo, then this is the burger for you. If you don't, there's still the Crumble.
What is the Crumble, you say? While speaking to Autumn, she mentioned that the Crumble had been on the menu since the very beginning. I had noticed the "Try a Crumble!" but it didn't cross my mind to ask what exactly it was.
The Crumble is a loose meat ground beef sandwich served on a burger bun. I knew that we needed to try it. So it was "Order up!" time. She suggested we try her version of the Crumble with American Cheese and Olive Sauce. Who are we to argue?
In the over 10 years of writing the Burger Beast blog, I can probably say there are only a handful of times that I was left speechless. This was one of those moments. I was absolutely and unequivocably flabberghasted. We were not expecting that. As I'm writing this, is I feel like jumping on a plane to Lansing to have another Crumble.
The actual truth is I only had two bites. I was so busy talking to Autumn that Marcela had taken the opportunity to eat the entire Crumble. I'm not mad about it, maybe just a little jealous. I do have that beautiful memory (in slow motion) of my two love bites, and it's going to have to hold me over till my next visit to Weston's Kewpee Sandwich Shop.
Weston's Kewpee Sandwich Shop
Instagram: @WestonsKewpees
Facebook: Weston's Kewpee Burger
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Happy Christmas! The last of our 12 Christmas cocktails is a proper celebratory drink. Agave is king in this simplified Margarita.
- 50ml tequila blanco
- 20ml lime juice
- 15ml agave syrup
Happy Christmas! The last of our 12 Christmas cocktails is a proper celebratory drink. Agave is king in this simplified Margarita.
The penultimate cocktail in our series is a heady but elegant mix of vodka and white port. Here's how you rustle up a Clubland.
Our tenth Christmas cocktail is The Twinkle – a floral 1920s-inspired sparkler that shines bright.
The ninth cocktail in our series, the Jalisco, is a fresh burst of apple and cucumber with a tequila bite.
Day eight of our Christmas cocktail countdown (how's your head?!) and we've got a G&T with a delicious twist.
The Williams Chase Elegant Crisp Gin (£38 for 70cl) is made with vodka distilled from organic Bramley cider apples.
What a Christmassy treat we have for you today. The fifth in our series is the Brandy Buck – sweet ginger and sour lemon with a brandy backbone.
Is that the cheerful clinking of glasses we hear? As friends come together to celebrate, raise a toast to the party season with our dozen deliciously simple cocktails – all with a festive twist.
First in our series is The Airmail, a sparkling classic from the heyday of aviation. Continue reading
We've been catching up with hopeful entrants in our Britain's Next Top Supplier competition – our search for the next big thing in the world of small producers. The winner will be stocked at ocado.com, so give us your feedback in the comments!
Here's what Hannah had to say…
Ah, Baileys. Christmas Day at my house just wouldn't be the same without a little snifter of it after dinner. It's as traditional for me as a giant Toblerone and the dog getting overly excited about discarded wrapping paper.
The folks at Baileys HQ often experiment with new twists for flavours and this year they have developed something really special: Chocolat Luxe. It's the first ambient molten chocolate on the market – no other product contains real Belgian cocoa solids within an alcoholic liqueur. Each 50cl bottle contains over 30g of real chocolate, that's a whopping 45% cocoa solids, making it a truly indulgent drinking experience for chocolate lovers. Additionally, the cream used to make Baileys Chocolat Luxe has come from over 1,500 independent Irish farmers – which adds a little something extra if you ask me.
Not sure if you'd like to give it a go this Christmas? Why not have a taste of the tipple on me? I've got 1,000 miniature bottles to give away this week – add one to your next shop to try before you buy.
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Bottoms up!
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Meet Prudence and the Sipmiths. No, they're not the next big indie band; Prudence is the first copper still to be launched in London for almost 200 years and the Sipsmiths are her team of merry and very inspirational spirit producers. Their London distillery is a must-visit for anyone interested in the art of high-quality spirit making.
The brains behind Sipsmith are Sam, Jared and Fairfax, and they create handmade batches of spirits using traditional methods and a large helping of their infectious personalities. It's easy to see why they have so many in-the-know fans.
And it couldn't be easier to win a tour. Simply email the answer to the easy question below and you and a friend could be on your way to visit one of the country's most interesting independent distilleries.
Send your answers to firstname.lastname@example.com putting 'Sipsmith' in the Subject Line by 24th April please.
Don't forget to include your name, telephone number and address.
Good luck,