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Throughout February, a series of events and workshops designed for individuals and organisations looking to start up or grow a business, learn new skills, build networks, find inspiration or gain a competitive edge will be taking place across Tayside as part of the Tay Cities Business Month.
The events will be open to everyone and will cover topics such as: E-Commerce; Book-keeping: the Circular Economy; Leadership; Procurement – meet the buyer: Finance and many more.
In addition, there will be dedicated events for key sectors such as Tourism, Food & Drink and Engineering.
Each week will focus on a different theme and the event taking place will be tailored to that theme. The themes are: People, Sectors, Business Growth and Entrepreneurship.
Alison Henderson, Depute Chair of the Tay Cities Enterprise Forum said: 'In 2019, we hosted a Tay Cities Business Week, which was a great success; as such we decided to increase the offering this year and offer a wider range of events across the month. We've got a very strong regional partnership which has helped us pull together many opportunities – the events will inspire, motivate and help businesses to grow, achieving their goals in 2020. I'd urge everyone to have a look at the programme and come along for what will be an engaging, informative and exciting month for businesses across the Tayside region and beyond.
'Because of geographical spread, there will be good opportunities to make new business connections across Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth & Kinross. The events programme includes something for everyone and we welcome attendees from early start-up stage through to long-established companies.'
For more information or details on how to sign up for an event, visit https://taycitiesbusinessmonth.co.uk/ or follow #TCBM2020 on social media.


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Shielded Inert Gloveboxes for Nitride Fuel Fabrication
Shielded inert gloveboxes were developed for process chains intended to test the equipment and to try out the processes of fabrication/re-fabrication module (FRM) of mixed uranium-plutonium nitride (MUPN) fuel as a part of the pilot demonstration energy complex (PDEC) being created at the Siberian Group of Chemical Enterprises (SGChE).
In 2015, Sosny R&D Company won the tender for manufacture of a complex of experimental facilities (CEF) to develop and test the basic procedures of MUPN fuel fabrication at the SGChE. It was the first attempt to create a chain of gloveboxes with inert (nitrogen) atmosphere containing experimental equipment for MUPN fuel fabrication. The in-box equipment comprises crushing, grinding, mixing and powder granulating devices, a furnace, presses, powder composition and pellet size control means. The units with the most appropriate and effective design are planned to become the commercial prototypes of the PDEC FRM equipment. The CEF also includes auxiliary equipment that supports the functioning of the gloveboxes and in-box equipment.
Detailed design documents for the CEF gloveboxes were developed at SverdNIIkhimmash. Under this project, the experts of the Sosny R&D Company developed the documents for auxiliary equipment and systems that support the operation of the experimental units, as well as for press tools of increased wear resistance for pellet pressing, fabricated the equipment prototypes and performed acceptance tests at the customer's site. The overall quantity of the gloveboxes delivered to the SGChE is 18.
The development of the equipment for the process support area (PSA) was the second step in PDEC FRM creation. The PSA is a part of the PDEC FRM analytical laboratory. It provides technical and process support to the core FRM production with the aim to test engineering solutions, improve process modes, provide recommendations concerning quick change of the process parameters of fuel production. The PSA backbone is a chain of gloveboxes with biological shielding to protect the personnel from external exposure. The gloveboxes are designed in accordance with GOST R 52153-2003 "Shielded gloveboxes. General Technical Requirements". The chain is divided with leak-tight partitions installed on the transfer airlocks between the gloveboxes. The products travel from glovebox to glovebox on a horizontal conveyor.
Controlled inert atmosphere is maintained inside the gloveboxes by feeding nitrogen from the centralized system into the inner glovebox volume. The glovebox walls are made of 12Х18Н10Т corrosion-resistant steel. The gloveboxes are equipped with changeable fire-resistant pre-filters.
This project implied all steps of the PSA creation, including the development of the terms of reference and design documents. The project was completed by field supervision over the equipment mounting at the customer's site and the following acceptance tests.
The PSA glovebox chains include:
- Powder preparation gloveboxes (crushing, mixing, weighing),
- Gloveboxes for powder parameters monitoring,
- Glovebox with a press for making pellets,
- Glovebox with a furnace for carbothermal synthesis,
- Gloveboxes for granulation and powder preparation,
- Glovebox with a pellet sintering furnace,
- Gloveboxes for pellet parameters monitoring,
- Scrap handling gloveboxes,
- Analyzers glovebox,
- Pellet storage glovebox,
- Gas purification glovebox with a corresponding unit.
The PSA gloveboxes in which the furnace for carbothermal synthesis of nitrides and the furnace for pellet sintering are located are equipped with a local gas purification system and an off-gas purification system.
The temperature of the off-gases discharged into the ventilation does not exceed 60 °C and the mass concentration of aerosol particles is not more than 0.5 mg/m³.
The main characteristics of the inert atmosphere gloveboxes for MUPN pellets fabrication:
Safety Class to NP-016−05 2N
Seismic Resistance Category to NP-031-01 I
Climatic Category to GOST 15150-69 У4.2
Maximum amount of uranium dioxide not limited
Minimum leaktightness 6.7x104 m3Pa/s
Minimum vacuum gauge pressure in the boxes 200 Pa
Oxygen and moisture concentration below 50 ppm
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We all know that reality shows lie to our faces every episode. For instance, The Hills masquerades as non-fiction. Flavor of Love seems to suggest that Flavor Flav reads above a third-grade level. The Bachelor/Bachelorette series want you to think that every time a contestant is sent home, it was "the hardest decision [the main character] has ever made."
For the most part we accept it, because it adds to the drama, or on the other hand makes whatever we're being spoonfed more digestable.
The Biggest Loser isn't so bad as far as this stuff goes. I mean, their product placements are now so direct that I almost think they're wink-wink-nudge-nudge jokes from production assistants. (Note: Last week I was grocery shopping and intentionally didn't buy Yoplait yogurt because I'm sick of Bob talking down to me about my snack choices. Take that Tats McGee.)
The contestants regularly talk about going home, refer to the show, and last week we even saw a producer step in front of the camera when Coach Mo took a tumble.
But here's one major way NBC is lying to us: There is no way on God's green Earth that Alexandra/Antoine "relationship" is not set up.
Alexandra left after like a week. Antoine goes home a few weeks later, and during his send-off it is revealed that they had a connection and now work out together and are dating. They even drop the L-bomb on camera.
Now hold up.
They met for a week. They were both morbidly obese. They were on the show for weight loss, and spent eight hours a day drenched in sweat. Romance is not even a C-story on this show, because America doesn't want to watch unattractive people banging (they want to watch unattractive people become attractive, then start banging).
I went to NBC's website for more details, and believe there are further lies. Antoine is listed as from North Carolina, while Alexandra is from Pennsylvania, which disputes Pax's theory that they knew each other beforehand. Or does it? Alexandra claims to be working on her MBA…but is age 20. And where is she in college?
I call shenanigans NBC. Either Alexandra goes to Duke and is already nailing Antoine (who's going to be an attractive dude if he slices off another 100 lbs.), or you guys pulled the two As together and said, "hey fatties, let's ham it up for the camera, maybe you'll get a spin-off show".
Well fatties, you won't, and stop lying to us.
And if you're wondering why I'm talking about this now…Dina is boring and I have nothing to say about her.
I'm going with 23.5 this week. The website promises a former contestant to come back, and that shit always rattles these people. It involved a record, so it's probably whoever lost 100 lbs. the soonest, since Rudy is banging down that door. I hope the record is actually "most tree-like carrot sculpture" so Paul can make his return. Or maybe it's "most not-over his ex-wife."
Daniel. His production has dropped off, and I don't think it's a blip. He's got emotional problems, but the sympathy can only go so far, and this cast's sympathy is clearly all with Shay.
As you're watching The Biggest Loser, you're probably eating. They're constantly tempting the contestants with delicious treats, and if you've got time to plop down for two hours on the couch, you're probably not the kind of go-getter that's at the gym at night.
So eat something delicious that those assholes can't get away with.
Last week I went frozen pizza followed by a bunch of bite-sized candy. Tonight, I'll probably eat before the show, but for during-show snack, I'm going with my mom's homemade pumpkin whoopie pies, whose secret ingredient is sugar-infused sugar-butter sugar sugar sugar. It promises to be a delight, though type-2 diabetes probably won't be.
Enjoy the show, Paxites.


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In April Slovenian Istria
will be the scene of some important events such as the Istrian Marathon, the
Orange Wine Festival and the Slovenian Advertising Festival. In addition,
several other interesting events will take place in cities and in the countryside.
The beginning
of April will be focused on the culinary art, starting next Saturday with the Asparagus
days. Thus, you will be able to try various asparagus dishes in different
restaurants in Izola, until the end of April. More about the menus and the
action at www.visitizola.com.
The first
weekend of April will be all about cuisine, too. The Anton's association Vinol
is organizing the Wine, Oil and Istrian
delicacies tasting, at Sv. Anton, on Saturday, April 6, and the day after,
the Festival of Bosnian Cuisine is
taking place in Taverna, Koper. In Taverna, you can pamper yourself with
pancakes also on Friday, April 19, when the Day of Wine and Chocolate will take place between seven p. m. and
nine p. m. Some of the culinary events of the month worth mentioning are the Taste Market, which will be held in Koper between April 26 and 28, Šparinga Feast, held in Gračišče on
April 28 and the Olive oil and Chard
Feast, held in Padna on April 27 and 28.
Beer lovers
will enjoy themselves on Saturday, April 20, in Izola, where Beerfest-Izolano will take place on the
Delfin's beach. Orange wine lovers will certainly not miss the Orange Wine Festival in Izola, April
26. About 60 wineries from around the world will present themselves at the
festival this year. In addition to tasting orange wines at the Manzioli Palace,
on Manzioli Square, you can taste various culinary specialties while enjoying
the live music.
Istrian marathon and other sporting events
Luka Koper 6th Istrian marathon, one of the
major events that will reconnect the Istrian municipalities will be held in the
second weekend in April. The start and the finish of the main discipline,
marathon, will be held in Portorož, on Sunday, April 14. The half-marathon
participants will run from Koper to Portorož. The course of recreational
running will reveal the beauty of the Seča peninsula. The day before, on
Saturday, April 13, the youngest ones will run the Kapkov tek/run in Portorož.
There will
also be other sport and recreational events in April. You are all invited to a hike along the water sources of the Izola
countryside on Saturday, April 6. The start and the finish of the
march are at Korte. The forest path, approx. 14 km, will reveal stories,
testimonies and tradition related to water resources. The participants will
also stop at local wine cellars, where an ecofriendly, healthy snack will be served.
The same day the Volleyball Festival will be held in Koper. Between the 18 and
the 22 April the sailing regatta 33th Spring Cup will take place in Izola. The Easter
weekend (19–21 April) will be also enriched with the 27th Easter Regatta in Portorož. It is one of the most
important regattas in Optimist class, in this part of Europe, also known as the
most numerous regatta in Slovenia. Do not miss the Easter Handball Tournament – 6th Koper Cup between April 19 and 21 in Koper. On April 27 and 28, Parenzana marathon and triathlon will be held; the course will take place from
Kanegra to Portorož.
What can not be missed?
On April 6, the adventurous musical of Madagascarwill be performed in Avditorij Portorož. The concert The School of Nations, performed by the
violinists Črtomir Šiškovič and Nika Toškan, accompanied by the Chamber Music String Orchestra of the Slovenian Philharmonic, will be held in
the church of St. George in Piran on the same day. On April 11 and 12, the 28th SOF – Slovenian
Advertising Festival will take place at the Kempinski Palace Hotel in
The Easter weekend is going to be full of events, too. Between 19 and 22
April, the Kempinski Palace Portorož will host the Easter Market; and you are invited to the 19th exhibition of the Via Crucis in the Piran churches.
The celebration
of the Day of the Rebellion against the Invaderwill be held on Friday, April 26, at 7 p. m., at Lonka, Izola. On April 27, you
can visit the Fair of Antiques, Home
Crafts and Gifts of Nature in Piran. On April 28, in Piran, there is going
to be a celebration in honor of their patron
saint, St. George.
Foto 1: Asparagus,
Luka Kaše
Foto 2: Orange
wine festival, Archives Tourist board Izola
3: Istrian marathon, Archive of Istrian marathon
4: Olive oil and Chard Feast, Archives Tourist board Portorož
Written by: Andreja Čmaj Fakin, Tourist
organization of the Municipality of Koper
In collaboration with: the Tourist board Portorož, the
Tourist board Izola and the Municipality of Ankaran.


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Preface: From January 2016 to July 2016, I wrote my master's thesis at fme in Brunswick, Germany. In the following blog post I am summarizing my thesis and thank all these people who supported me. Especially, my advisor and the IT department.
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Exponential data growth rates make the management of content an enormous challenge for organizations. Terms like »information overload« and »content chaos« express the inefficient situation regarding content management on an enterprise-wide scale. Employees search for documents in different versions, languages and formats across various repositories and systems through the entire company. However, these documents contain important and decision-relevant information that are becoming a key business resource. Moreover, compliance with statutory regulations and technical requirements with respect to storing huge amounts of data are complicated.


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Shown is Sgt. James E. Byrd, standing second from left, with the rest of the crew, in front of their M36. The 610th was the first to receive the new units in September and October of 1944. Photo courtesy of Shirley Jean Byrd Adair.
Edward M. Polzer can be seen sitting in the back with three others presumably from his unit. The mens uniforms and the room lead me to believe this to be after the war had ended. Photo courtesy of Bob and Mary McAdams.
This looks to be barrack's steps, at one of the military facilities where the 610th was stationed, probably while still in the United States. Edward M. Polzer is shown sitting in front on far left. Photo courtesy of Bob and Mary McAdams.
Another shot from inside what appears to be Edward M. Polzer's room, possibly during the occupation period. Photo courtesy of Bob and Mary McAdams.
A photo of Edward M. Polzer while stationed in Krensheim, Germany, which is located between Frankfurt and Nuremberg. The wagon behind him is identified as a water wagon, which may have been used to bring water from another source for the needs of the men. Photo courtesy of Bob and Mary McAdams.


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Opt in, opt out, and double down at your preference; total data portability.
We claim no ownership whatsoever to the data you share with us from any of your social networks.
We make it easy to see what we see, through our site or your social network.
We have transparent goals, and those goals are aligned with yours: Honest data, honest analysis.
Your data is used for analysis and recommendations specific to your community, and only in that trusted group.
We will never, ever promote ourselves with your profile or sell your data.
We cherish your trust in us and in your community; we will do everything we can to earn and to keep it.
We take every possible precaution to ensure your data is only shared in ways you explicitly authorize: within the membership your community and with its organizers.
We believe in the value of social network analysis to change the way we think about community.
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We provide value for you by helping you take action to improve community for your own benefit and others.
We provide value for your community organizer by granting them insight and analysis into their community network.
Data we collect & How we use it
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When you connect LinkedIn or Facebook we request access to your profile and connections. We use your profile information to let fellow attendees and organizers search for various key terms (like skills or jobs). We use your connections to determine who's meeting each other. We share the profile information and connection data with organizers. We do
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Twitter data:
When your give us your twitter handle, we (with your permission) show that to fellow attendees. Organizers have access to your twitter handle. We do
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'breakfast' archive - 3
Traditional Eggs Benedict (Oeufs Benedicte Traditionnels)
Posted on : 03 February, 2017
1 tsp Vinegar
4 Eggs
2 English Muffins
4 Thin Slices of Back or Canadian Bacon
Hollandaise Sauce(recipe)
- In a large skillet, bring 2 inches of water and the vinegar to a boil.
- Crack eggs into a bowl.
- Reduce water to a simmer and pour eggs into water in one quick motion.
- Let eggs cook for 4-5 minutes.
- While eggs are cooking toast the English muffins until golden and In a non-stick skillet slowly heat the bacon until warm.
- The white should be firm but the yellow should be runny.
- Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Top each muffin with bacon and a poached egg.
- Pour warm sauce over and garnish with paprika and or chopped parsley.
Eggs In Purgatory (Oeufs dans le Purgatoire)
Posted on : 03 February, 2017
2 Cups Leftover Meat
1 Medium Onion
1 Tin of Tomatoes
6-8 Eggs
1 Bay Leaf
Salt and Pepper
- Brown in skillet 2 cups of chopped leftover meat and 1 chopped onion.
- Add 1 tin of tomatoes, 1 bay leaf and simmer 10 minutes.
- The tomatoes are the flames of purgatory and the pieces of meat, the souls doing penance.
- Remove the bay leaf then add to the tomato and meat mixture, salt and pepper, then break six to eight eggs over all and allow to poach over very low heat.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 05:00 Written by Shumaila Ahmed Tuesday, 05 March 2013 09:29
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) finally de-notified the recent increase in the prices of petroleum products and now the commodities would be sold at the prices of February 28.
According to the notification issued here on Monday, the petrol after a reduction of Rs 3.53 will be retailed at Rs 103.70/litre, High Speed Diesel (HSD) after a decrease of Rs 4.35 at 109.21 per liter, kerosene oil after a cut of Rs 3.79 at Rs 99.90 per liter, and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) will be sold at its old price of Rs 94.98/litre after a slash of Rs 3.79.
Earlier, taking notice of the upward revision in petroleum products' prices, Prime Minister on Saturday ordered Ogra to withdraw a notification issued on Friday night with immediate effect. The regulatory body requested the government not to pass on the increase in prices to the consumers, but high officials of Petroleum Ministry and Finance Ministry turned a deaf ear to the Ogra's request.
According to officials, the oil marketing companies has brought down the petroleum price on Monday and during past three days they sold thousands of litres on high prices. For three days the OMCs kept selling different petroleum products on the following prices: HSD at Rs 114 per litre, petrol at Rs 106.60 per litre, LDO at Rs 98.26 per litre and Kerosene oil at Rs 103.69 per litre. After protests and walkouts from the National Assembly and criticism by the parliamentarians belonging to PPP and other parties, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf directed Finance Minister Saleem Mandviwalla to withdraw the increase.
According to Petroleum Ministry officials the Prime Minister Secretariat did not issue a proper notification and Prime Minister verbally announced to withdraw the prices without issuing written directives to relevant quarters, so the OMC kept on selling the oil on the prices fixed by the government on February 28.
Oil marketing companies did not take the prime minister's statement seriously and kept on selling products at the increased rates on Saturday and Sunday due to confusion created in the absence of a government notification. Two Ministries ie Petroleum and Finance kept on blaming each another for the confusion. Officials said that during the past three days, OMCs pocketed millions of rupees as profit. Had the government listened to the Ogra's request the masses would have been protected from the losses, a senior Ogra official said.
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LaRoche, Santiago, Rodney among recommended waiver-wire pickups
Welcome to the first edition of this season's waiver wire column. Each week, we'll offer up the choicest cuts of waiver wire goodness, paying attention to mixed, as well as AL- and NL-only leagues. Every league is different, and some players listed here may not be available if you play in a deep mixed league. However, we'll try to address everyone's needs, whether the depth of your league resembles a kiddie pool or the Atlantic Ocean. Also, you can safely assume anyone recommended for mixed leagues is even more strongly recommended for only leagues.
Adam LaRoche, Nationals -- Everyone knew power would be at a premium in 2012. Yet that didn't stop most mixed leaguers from ignoring Adam LaRoche during draft season. Well, the torn labrum that cost him most of last season is in the past, and LaRoche appears to be the cheap, reliable source of power he had been until last season. Remember, from 2005 through 2010, LaRoche never hit fewer than 20 homers or drove in fewer than 78 runs in a season. His worst isolated slugging percentage over that time was .195. All those low marks came in 2005, his second season in the majors. In 17 plate appearances this year, LaRoche already has two homers and six RBI, despite the Nats being off to a mediocre offensive start as a team. Still, he remains available in approximately 90 percent of leagues. Even if you're in a league as shallow as a 12-team mixer, he deserves a roster spot.
Hector Santiago, White Sox -- This one is pretty straightforward. All the spring training buzz had Matt Thornton, Jesse Crain or Addison Reed grabbing a hold of the closer's job for the White Sox. Instead, Santiago got the first opportunity for the South Siders and closed the door. He was subsequently named the team's closer by first-year manager Robin Ventura. That does not guarantee he'll keep the job all season, but for now, if you're in a standard league, Santiago is the White Sox's reliever you want. The other three all retain value in deeper leagues, or leagues that use holds as a category.
Fernando Rodney, Rays -- This one is similar to Santiago, though Rodney is more of a known quantity. And by known, of course I mean, "We know that Rodney is liable to blow up at any time without any warning, whatsoever. Or he could pull a 2011 Jose Valverde and be perfect all season long." The nice thing about Rodney is that he's filling in for a closer, Kyle Farnsworth, who has an equally checkered past. If he acquits himself well in the closer's chair, there's no guarantee Joe Maddon will go back to the Farns once he comes off the DL. Rodney has impressed in his first three appearances, which should help keep the talented Joel Peralta at bay.
Luke Hochevar, Royals -- Hochevar's season got off to a great start, picking up a win over the Angels with 6.1 innings of strong ball, allowing two runs on five hits, walking two and striking out four. After disappointing for his entire career, Hochevar is finally started to fulfill some of his promise after the All-Star break last season, when he went 6-3 with a 3.52 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 68 strikeouts in 79.1 innings across 12 starts. The wins may still be tough to come by with the Royals maturing into a better team day by day, but this is undoubtedly the best team Hochevar has been a part of in Kansas City.
Randall Delgado, Braves -- Delgado beat out fellow prospect Julio Teheran to fill in for Tim Hudson while the venerable righty is on the DL. Hudson is expected back in late April or early May, so Delgado may be out of a spot in a few weeks, but he's still a worthy addition for the time being.
Daniel Descalso, Cardinals -- Descalso has started four of the Cardinals' five games, and while he hasn't done a whole lot at the plate, playing time is his best friend. So long as he's starting in what looks like it could be a dangerous lineup even without Albert Pujols, he should have a spot on an NL-only roster.
Jarrod Parker, A's -- The A's will transition to a five-man rotation next week, and while Bob Melvin has yet to tab someone at Triple-A Sacramento for the assignment, Parker is the high-upside pick. Oakland could opt for Tyson Ross, who wouldn't offer a ton of fantasy value, but the prized Parker could step right in and keep the rotation spot all season if given an opportunity.
Brent Lillibridge, White Sox -- At the opposite end of the Parker's high-upside play is Lillibridge, who has been getting consistent playing time from Ventura this season. He'll give double-digit homers and steals over the course of the season, so if you're looking for a backup outfielder, Lillibridge is ready to help.
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How long have you been living in Thompson?
I have been living in Thompson for a little over eight years. I wanted to go to Legal Aid partly because … I do see myself as the defender of the downtrodden, fighter for the underdog … and so that's where I wanted to put my time and energy. Legal Aid said, 'Well, the only opening we have is in Thompson.'
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What do you do for a living?
I'm a criminal lawyer. I come with critical thinking and being able to look at things coldly, rationally, strategically as well as problem solving because obviously all my clients have a problem and it's my job to try to come up with the best solution for them.
Why do you want to be on city council?
The fact that city services are being cut and property taxes are going up, there's clearly things that we need to try to sort out. My ability to think rationally, problem-solve, not get emotional, I think those assist. I want this community to be able to thrive long-term and I think I can assist.
What is the biggest local issue you want to address if elected?
Everybody's really upset about the property taxes and infrastructure because all our streets are crumbling. I was only snow plowed, I think, once all of last year. The infrastructure, the rising taxes, the reducing services, those are the areas that I want us to be able to look at and try to do better on.
Why should someone pick you over the other candidates?
I go and do the research so that if I'm opening my mouth saying something, I'm going to be right because I care about facts and I care about accuracy. I think that's what's needed on city council.
Anything else to add?
I've been involved in the theatre group. I've been the chair of a non-profit for three years now here in town. I volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club giving them lessons on the legal system every course that the Youth Build runs. I speak at the high school every year in an English class about the youth criminal justice system. I swim at the pool. I'm in the volleyball league. I've been a member of the yoga studio. I have been committed to this community and I have been actively engaged in it.


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The recently concluded 54th Baeksang Arts Awards recognized tvN's Secret Forest as the overall winner of the said ceremony (television category) as the drama went home with the Daesang or grand prize, keeping any actor, director, or writer from bagging the award on May 3. The last drama to win the grand prize is 2016's Descendants of the Sun while its writer Kim Eun-sook took home the same recognition the following year for Goblin.
Secret Forest recorded a total of 3 wins (out of 6 nominations), with its lead actor Jo Seung-woo and rookie writer Lee Soo-yeon getting the Best Actor and Best Screenwriter awards, respectively. Meanwhile, Kim Nam-joo of mystery melodrama Misty bested four equally strong contenders to win Best Actress.
Another tvN drama, Mother, won the Best Drama award and beat JTBC's Misty, KBS2′s Fight For My Way and My Golden Life. The Best Director award was received by PD Kim Yoon-chul of one the highest-rated cable dramas of 2017—Woman of Dignity.
Winning the best supporting actor and actress awards are Park Ho-san of Prison Playbook and Ye Ji-won of Should We Kiss First, respectively. These awards have been newly added to the television category this year. Yang Se-jong of Temperature of Love won Best New Actor while child actress Heo Yool of Mother bagged the best new actress award.
For the popularity awards, Jung Hae-in of Prison Playbook and Bae Suzy of While You Were Sleeping emerged as the Most Popular Actor and Actress, respectively.
The 54th Baeksang Arts Awards took place on May 3, 2018, at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, with Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum, and Shin Dong-yup as the hosts of the ceremony. It is a prestigious annual award ceremony considered to be South Korea's Golden Globe Awards in which notable achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry are given honor in the fields of film and television.


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Summer is over and the Labor Day celebrations that marked the end of summer should also serve as the kickoff to National Preparedness Month. Although the program has been in effect for a decade, President Obama only recently recognized the month of September as the time to make sure we are prepared for natural disasters, whether that means hurricane, flood, fire, tornado, earthquake, wildfire, etc. In his 2013 disaster readiness proclamation, the President explained,
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Hurricane Sandy Still Wreaking Havoc on the Art Industry
As clean up from Hurricane Sandy continues, the art galleries of New York are reporting record losses. Reuters reports that art insurers may be paying claims up to a half a billion dollars in damages from storm flooding. But with a storm like Sandy of unprecedented strength and reach, could this have been avoided?
Some galleries took precautions to prepare for the storm, like moving artwork higher on walls, but even this wasn't enough when Sandy's flood waters raged through the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Numerous galleries experienced flooding up to six feet in the main floors of their showrooms, not to mention the surging flood waters that wreaked havoc on basement and warehouse storage units filled with art work. Continue reading


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Today the Associated Press dropped a bombshell of a report on Hawaii's fishing industry: much of the fish we eat in Hawaii is caught by foreign crews working under deplorable conditions that pretty much match the definition of indentured servitude. Here's an excerpt of the AP's findings:
Hundreds of undocumented men are employed in this unique U.S. fishing fleet, due to a federal loophole that allows them to work but exempts them from most basic labor protections. Many come from impoverished Southeast Asian and Pacific nations to take the dangerous jobs, which can pay as little as 70 cents an hour.
With no legal standing on U.S. soil, the men are at the mercy of their American captains on American-flagged, American-owned vessels, catching prized swordfish and ahi tuna. Since they don't have visas, they are not allowed to set foot on shore. The entire system, which contradicts other state and federal laws, operates with the blessing of high-ranking U.S. lawmakers and officials, an Associated Press investigation found.
Angry yet? Well, how about reading this assessment of Hawaii's fishing industry from one activist quoted in the story:
"Most of the fish caught and sold in Hawaii is done by the use of exploiting migrant workers in what looks to be a human trafficking scheme legitimized by our own laws," said Kathryn Xian, who runs the nonprofit Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery.
Of Hawaii's three elected federal officials, only Senator Mazie Hirono is mentioned in the story (though she's not quoted directly):
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, acknowledges the fishermen's liberties are limited and has unsuccessfully proposed an amendment that would allow them to fly into the country. It's a move that would fix a widely accepted paradox. Currently, even though the men never legally enter the United States, the government provides a transit visa that lets them exit through Honolulu's airport.
I've reached out to Senators Hirono and Brian Schatz, as well as Congressional Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, for comment on the AP's story. If and when those comments arrive, I'll update this post.
The story makes clear that many stores and restaurants out here get their fish from these boats. But there are places on Maui that serve fish caught in local waters by Maui-based crews. Of course, you can eat at the very expensive Mama's Fish House in Kuau, which actually lists on their menu the names of the local boats and their captains that caught the fish they serve. But other local restaurants like Pita Paradise and Miso Phat operate their own boats and catch their own fish.
In any case, it's best to ask restaurant or store management for details on where exactly they get the fish they serve, and the labor conditions under which it was caught, before you order. If their answers don't satisfy you, then tell them why and don't order the fish. Otherwise, none of this will ever change.
Click here to read the Associated Press story.
We haven't received any statements from Hawaii's elected federal officials on the AP's fishing story, but on Sept. 9, state Rep. Kaniela Ing, D–South Maui, sent a letter to state Attorney General Douglas Chin asking for an legal opinion on the alleged labor practices involving the Honolulu fishing industry.
"I am extremely alarmed by recent reports of the gross mistreatment of workers aboard American fishing vessels right here in our Aloha State," Ing said in a Sept. 9 statement. "If these investigations hold any validity, we must act swiftly to end any human rights violations occurring on our docks.
"Without any legal recourse, millions of undocumented workers suffer through starvation wages and inhumane work environments across America," Ing continued. "It's an issue too often ignored by mainstream politics. We can all agree that any abuse of any human being has no place in our Aloha State. These investigations reveal why we must act now."
This morning, Senators Hirono and Schatz and Rep. Gabbard finally released statements on the AP's fishing story. All three are appalled at the working conditions described in the AP's story. Here is Hirono's statement:
"I am deeply disturbed by the situation described in the Associated Press' report on conditions in Hawaii's longline fishing fleet," Hirono said. "It is completely unacceptable that the inhumane treatment of any workers–foreign or not–is legal under U.S. federal law. I am engaging the full range of stakeholders, including federal agencies and the industry, to determine the extent of the problem and the appropriate course of action to address it. I welcome the industry's initial steps to respond to this unacceptable situation, and am encouraged they are taking this seriously. I am committed to finding solutions that improve conditions for workers across the fleet and recognize the role industry can play in addressing this matter."
And here is Schatz:
"I'm alarmed and disturbed by the conditions reported by the Associated Press," Schatz said. "In addition to working on expeditiously and independently confirming the veracity of the reports, I have directed my staff to do a comprehensive review of what available tools the Coast Guard as well as the Departments of Justice, Labor, and Homeland Security have under current law to ensure the safety, human rights, and dignity of these crewmen. The crew on these vessels need immediate protections, which is why we are working with the administration to develop a decisive, aggressive, and appropriate response in addition to researching legislative options."
And here's the statement from Gabbard:
"The AP's report that hundreds of foreign workers are being subjected to human rights abuses and inhumane conditions just off our shores is deeply disturbing," said Gabbard. "This is a problem that has been ignored for years, and must be immediately addressed. We are working with major stakeholders to determine the most expedient course of action to put an end to this unacceptable situation, and protect the safety and human rights of these crewmen, making sure that fair labor standards are enforced for all workers."
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10.00 am — 12.00 noon Friday 17th May 2013 at Coven lodge, Spring Valley
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Nigel Homer from Wolverhampton Homes and Jo Mason from the City Council will be introducing the new team that will be dealing with ASB across the City.
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Who is Dr. Z, Zachary Brooks? In episode 3 of About-ish, I share what I have learned about running a podcast.
About-ish 3: About Dr. Z, Zachary Brooks, Phase 1 of Dr. Z
Every storm starts with one single, solitary drop. And so too did launching "Dr. Z Podcasts." Throughout September and October 2018, I had been living in Cholula then Puebla, Mexico. I began formally writing my "6A" book that I had been informally working on, grousing about, and scribbling notes to wit. I also began another blog (somewhere in development) but creating "Dr. Z Podcasts" was not on my mind. What was on my mind was how to create and executive five days and 6 presentations worth of content for a series of presentations at UPAEP.
While negotiating with the language department on the details of the weeklong presentation, at some point I was asked to record my presentations. I don't recall who said it or in which context. Working round the clock to finish the six presentations, thinking about the recording of the presentations slipped my mind so I simply clicked the red record button my iPhone when I began my first presentation.
After the presentation, I was happily surprised that I could hear myself clearly and the reactions to my presentation but I really couldn't hear the questions about my presentation from the 40-person audience. When the week was finished, I thought it would be good to share the content from the week so I decided to begin re-recording and re-rendering the content for a new blog. I typed in combinations of "Dr. Z" in a whois lookup and registered my name.
The audio captures in about 10 minutes Phase 1 of Dr. Z Podcasts, the first three months of this adventure/business/passion. What I can share is that doing your "own thing," whatever that is can take time (I don't say it's a lot of "work") and one of the reasons it can take so much time is that there are overlapping swirls of learning that take place. I must have changed processes 20 – 30 times during this first three months with all the phases of creating a podcast. Iterating is my favorite word when creating anything, in this case something new. And through multiple iterations, I have learned for me what the four main processes of creating a podcast, each with its own multitude of subprocesses.
- Talent recruitment, idea creation, talent Research, idea development
- Interview, recording
- Editing
- Creating posts for social media marketing
Now that I'm about to pass the 5,000 visitors threshold with around 50 unique podcasts (more than 100 episodes as I split longer podcasts into parts), I'm entering Phase 2 that include a deeper thought process and a more personal touch in the way I build this business: Dr. Z Podcasts. My current Phase 2 list includes over 20 times. Some of the items include "summarize phase 1," "create preview videos," "create graphics for 6As," and start thinking of each of programs in terms of seasons. This last part is a very important organizing principle as it puts some sanity into the work as does creating a calendar for upcoming episodes. Whereas in Phase 1, I worked in multiple directions at once, now I wake up, look at my projects scheduled in four weeks and I work on those. As the creator, I've made myself an employee with defined roles and tasks. As the founder, I understand how task one relates to task 100.
And that's how I see the development of podcasts. there about 100 processes, each of which are painfully easy to execute. However, when you put each process end-to-end, the painfully easy processes start to look like a snake coil in which the end of each process doesn't appear to lead straight to the next process. Rather, each the end of each straight process leads to a curve. I have to learn to become a race care driver.
Here's an example of the curve at the end of a process. While creating each podcast, I stitch sponsor's copy into each track but then I have to jump to SEO-thinking to ensure that my production and marketing are aligned and fused: ProdMarketing.
I hope you enjoy the audio and I hope you enjoy Dr. Z Podcast shows as much as I love creating them.
As always, Happy Deciding.
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Thanks for visiting my site. My name is Zachary Brooks, the "Z" behind "Dr. Z." Enjoy the content and please send me questions and comments. Check out podcasts on Bilingual Decision Making, Organ Oracles, People Behind the PhDs, Win or Learn, and About-ish.
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Please join us at the next Friends of Agriculture Breakfast, to be held on February 17th at 7:00 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Ila Hatter, wild crafter, interpretive naturalist, storyteller, folklorist and North Carolina treasure. She is an author, a publisher, and renowned resource for anyone interested in the utility of the native plants of the Southern Appalachians. Ila will be sharing some of her plant wisdomand cultural gems that have been garnered over 25 years of teaching and field experience. The breakfast is held at the WNC Ag Center in Mills River and will begin at 7:00 a.m.am
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List of unnamed Andorian battle cruisers.
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Encounter at Weytahn
These two battle cruisers joined Telev's battle cruiser to bring in reinforcements to Weytahn during a conflict between the Andorians and Vulcans. (ENT: "Cease Fire")
Battle of Andoria warships
These three battle cruisers were part of an Andorian fleet which also consisted of the battle cruiser Kumari, two smaller Andorian cruisers, and Enterprise. The fleet faced off against a Vulcan invasion force of twelve ships. Fortunately, the attack was called off before any ship on either side was destroyed. (ENT: "Kir'Shara")
Ambassador's ship
This battle cruiser was carrying an Andorian ambassador to a conference on Babel alongside the Kumari when the two ships were attacked by a Romulan drone ship disguised as a Tellarite cruiser. The ambassador's ship was destroyed within seconds, with all hands lost. (ENT: "Babel One")
Alliance ships
Several battle cruisers were incorporated into an Andorian-Tellarite-Vulcan fleet which consisted of some 128 ships, formed in response to a Romulan marauder that threatened the entire region. (ENT: "United")
Rebel cruiser
This battle cruiser was part of the rebel fleet that engaged the Terran Empire's assault fleet in early 2155.
This ship was engaging the ISS Avenger, before it was quickly destroyed with a phaser blast, upon the arrival of the USS Defiant. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")
Damaged rebel cruiser
This battle cruiser was part of the rebel fleet that engaged the Terran Empire's assault fleet in early 2155.
This ship was engaging the ISS Avenger at the point in the battle when the USS Defiant arrived. The Defiant damaged one of the vessel's nacelles, but was allowed to escape by the Defiant's commander, Jonathan Archer, so to allow that ship's crew to spread fear among the rebels. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")


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Expressions Of Influence is a series based on 100 people that have made some significant contribution to the world and thus my career as an artist and thinker. They have left their mark on the world, changed minds, and were a catalyst for change.
These are people who changed perspectives, either by small actions or their life's mission. You can love them or hate them, but they have made some kind of impact on our world in our time.
The Expressions Series represents a snapshot of time where the blinders are shattering. It is based on a experience that I had that completely changed my life. My life literally fell apart right before my eyes, and for the first time I saw the construct for what it was, blinders composed of my beliefs that I had picked up from other people.
This is that moment captured on canvas, it is a moment that I believe many of us experience.
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Have you ever heard the saying "you eat with your eyes first"? Think about how true this. You may not have food on your mind at all and then all of the sudden as you are minding your own business you scroll past an ad on Facebook of some delicious, gooey, chocolatey, fresh out of the oven brownies. (Sorry, now I've made you want brownies.) Now that you've seen that brownie, you've got brownies on the brain!
A thought crossed my mind the other day. Why is it that we spend so much time making a dessert look beautiful or adding all the right touches to a main dish, but we treat a healthy veggie side dish so plainly? No wonder veggies seem boring and unappealing! Veggies need all the tender love and care we give our other foods plus some extra for all the care they give back to us! When you dress up your side salad to be more than just lettuce with light dressing it can become a delicious player in the meal instead of a side lined after thought.
Now I know, sometimes you don't have time or energy to put more thought into your meal planning and your veggie side dish will be plain steamed broccoli, but it doesn't have to be all of the time! Making veggies more extravagant doesn't have to be well… extravagant either. I'll give you a few simple tips of how to dress up your healthy sides and make them more appealing. Wouldn't it be nice if you craved healthy foods as much as you did junk food?!
1. Plate pretty- sometimes when you're hungry you don't care at all, but if you can spare an extra minute, plate your food with a little flare. Have fun with it! I have realized that when I take pride in the meal I make and put my food on my plate with thought and care I really enjoy my meal more. I take more time to enjoy my meal and end up feeling more satisfied with it.
2. Spice it up- herbs and spices are a veggie's best friend. Experiment with different combinations if you feel comfortable. If you need some spice and herb creativity help, search online. There are a ton of recipes floating out there. Ex.- search: "how to season steamed broccoli" or "healthy broccoli side dishes."
3. Texturize- tempt your tongue with varying textures. Close your eyes and picture this. A bed of lettuce topped with dressing. Blah blah blah boring. Now close your eyes and picture this. A bed of lettuce mixed with soft baby spinach greens, crisp and thinly sliced cucumbers, and sweet, ruby red sliced strawberries. Sprinkled with sweet toasted chopped pecans and lightly dressed with a raspberry vinaigrette. Mmmmm! That sounds like a salad I would eat any day! Think of all the varying textures that play a part in the second salad. The combination of opposite flavors and textures come together to make what my family would call a "mouth party."
4. Marry your veggies to your main dish- "and the two shall become one…" Veggies can make really great partners. They're very versatile and can be used so many ways. One of my favorite ways to make a meal more filling and flavorful is to add some vegetables to the actual main dish plus a veggie side dish. I love a super filling meal that doesn't affect the scale negatively.
5. Vary your cooking methods- roast, grill, sauté, steam… It's easy to get hung up on one cooking method. I love how changing how it's cooked impacts the flavor and texture. Try grilling thin strips of zucchini, or roasting asparagus on a baking sheet tossed in olive oil. Mm, those are some of my favorites.
Honestly, I have always loved vegetables. It's never been hard for me to eat them and to eat a lot of them. I joke that I am a rabbit when I start counting how many whole vegetables I eat by myself in a week. I know that this isn't the case for everyone. This is why I have provided you with these tips. Try them out and keep incorporating vegetables daily. I promise you can learn to love and appreciate the foods that will love you back!


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Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens! {review & Key FOB pattern!}
Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens – Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave is an awesome book. This guide is geared toward girls and boys ages through 9-14 years old but can be used by anyone.
The hands-on activities found within the pages of this book are perfect for learning and/or expanding ones crafting skills. Things to create include a phone sweater, I-cord Jump Rope, Cord Slung Backpack, beaded chain bracelet, pencil roll, hacked sack, woven patch, key fob or necklace, a jar jacket, and more!
I found the full-color photos excellent and the instructions presented in a step-by-step format easy to follow in reaching the intended and desired results. Each of the items to be made are practically useful as well as a lot fun. The items made could be kept for oneself or given as gifts for either boys or girls.
I love this book is teaching basic skills which can be used for more than just the projects in the book. The quick and easy projects give one instant gratification which in turn will encourage new crafters to be inspired to create more and more.
This is a beautiful book. I would have loved to have it when I was tween. The projects are cool, hip, and a lot fun! Whoever said crafting was boring would stand challenged by this book. Overall, I feel this book is great for single or group use. I plan on really digging into it with my nearly 7 year old son and 9 1/2 year old daughter in 2018!
Check out below for a project that can be found in this book. Many thanks to the publisher for providing it for me to include here on my blog.
Beaded Key Fob or Necklace
This is a great little project for beginners because you get to make and use a loom. But the loom is nice and small, so you can finish something in one sitting — like this cool key fob, which is just an old-fashioned way of saying key chain. The beads give the project enough weight and substance to keep it from getting lost in your pocket — or, if you're making a necklace, from getting tangled in your hair.
What You Need
· 10-inch × 31/2-inch piece of heavy cardboard
· Masking tape
· Ruler
· Pencil
· Scissors
· Sturdy string, garden twine, or jute
· Blunt needle with an eye large enough to fit your string
· 6 beads
· Split-ring key ring, carabiner, or swivel-eye lobster snap clasp hook (a long name for a small hook!)
Making and Setting Up the Loom
1. Wrap the top and bottom edges of the cardboard with masking tape to make it sturdier. Hold the ruler along the top edge and mark 1 inch in from the edge, and then every 1/4 inch until you get to 21/4 inches. You will have six marks.
Repeat along the bottom edge, making six marks at the same intervals. Use your scissors to make a tiny cut — about 1/4 inch long — at each mark.
2. To make the warp, tape one end of your string (or twine or jute) to the middle of the back side of the loom. Slot it into the rightmost top slit, then flip the loom over like you're turning a page, so that the front is facing forward (the string will now be on the left).
Wrap the string down to the bottom side of the cardboard and wedge it into the corresponding notch, then stretch it up the back side, and slot it into the second notch on top, and then down into the matching notch on the bottom. Continue wrapping, pulling the string tight in the notches, moving left to right, until you have six vertical strands.
Tape the string to the back of the loom, then cut the tail. Run an extra piece of tape across the warp strings on the back to secure them.
1. Start the weft by cutting about a yard of yarn, string, twine, or jute, and thread your needle (see page 15). Starting about 1 inch from the top of the cardboard, weave the needle under and over the warp threads until you get to the other side (see page 166).
2. Pull the yarn through, leaving a 6-inch tail, then come back the other way, making sure to go under the warp threads you went over on the previous row, and over the warp threads you went under.
3. Repeat, going back and forth, until the weaving is as long as you like (this one is about 1 inch), stopping occasionally as you weave to push the rows together snugly with your fingers or the needle. If you want to change colors at any point, simply snip the string you're using, and knot on a different color.
4. At the end of your last row, snip the string, leaving a 6-inch tail.
5. Cut across the warp strings 2 inches below your weaving, then thread a bead onto each string and tie a knot below it to secure.
6. Use a needle to weave your two 6-inch weft tails into the back of your weaving, threading each one over and under the weft a few times and then tying them together where they meet in the middle. Snip off the ends.
7. Untape your warp strings and gently remove all the strings from the loom. Separate the warp strings into two groups of three strings each. Knot each set of three warp strings snugly against the weaving.
For a Key Fob
Knot the two sets of warp strings together to make a small loop and snip the ends. Thread the loop onto your key ring.
"Excerpted from Stitch Camp, © by Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman, photography by © Margaret Lampert, used with permission from Storey Publishing."


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April 19th 2019
The morning dawned as any other,
Yet not to me.
Response to the chorus of birds was hostile,
Do you not know?
The sun silently emerged, but dimly so
More befitting of this, I agreed.
Thus silently I began my vigil to watch and pray
At the foot of the cross.
The church received my secret entry
Unobstrusive as shadow I knelt quickly down
Unworthy to watch, unworthy to receive
But worthy through grace to approach and feel.
Can I too, hear the mocking voices?
Does the harsh slap cross my face? Do
My hands buckle as the nails are driven,
Do they indeed hold me in place?
No, not this, but the weight of wrong,
The burden of yesterday's mistakes
The love that didn't flow; the joy hidden by injustice.
An hour? Is this all I give on this the darkest night?
Then from the deepest, certainty of soul
A whisper shroud brings comfort in eternal
Absence of noise.
I hear the cry, My God why have you forsaken me?
Knowing this not to be my voice,
for me the reply
My child this was for you, it is finished!
Renewed, look up to see
The darkness of today will disperse in the one true light.
The biblical account as recorded by a John
Charles Villiers Stanford
Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord;
and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of thy only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)


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Wintertime at Santa Cristina
What you can do in Val Gardena in winter...
Santa Cristina is a jewel that sparkles in the Val Gardena.
It is surrounded by the incomparable scenery of the Dolomiti.
You'll know it when you see the fashionable houses of the area all painted in the typical South Tyrolean style.
In winter, you will have right before you the fantastic mountain range filled with the ski slopes of the Dolomiti Superski.
What is more, the mythical Saslong ski slope will descend right in front of you!


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Ursinus in Costa Rica 2015-2016
Follow Ursinus College students as they travel throughout Costa Rica, pursuing research projects at five biological field stations in a diverse array of tropical habitats.
Hosted by the Organization for Tropical Studies, students in BIO/ENV-320 (Biology of the Neotropics) conduct research at five research stations throughout Costa Rica:
- Palo Verde Biological Station (10.347778°N, 85.350278°W) features extensive wetlands adjacent to one the best patches of dry forest remaining in Central America.
- Las Alturas Biological Station (8.945°N, 82.833W), at 1500 m elevation, is a rustic field station adjacent to 500,000 ha of primary forest in the Amistad Biosphere Reserve.
- Las Cruces Biological Station (8.785694° N, Longitude: 82.959722W), at 1200 m elevation, is home to the Wilson Botanical Garden plus 300 hectares of mid-elevation wet forest.
- Piro Research Station (8.403889°N, Longitude: 83.336667°W), operated by Osa Conservation, is located in mature, lowland Pacific rainforest bordered by miles of deserted tropical beach.
- La Selva Biological Station (10.431172°N,84.004022°W), the research headquarters of OTS, includes 1,600 hectares of lowland Caribbean rainforest that receives 4 m of rainfall a year.


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International breaks are supposed to be boring and the only thing that fans want from the international break is for it to get over.
But this break has been different.
And the prime reason for it being entertaining is due to Dejan Lovren and Sergio Ramos.
Croatia took on Spain earlier this week and it was here that Lovren and Sergio Ramos came face to face.
Croatia came out as 3-2 winner in the game but it is the elbow of Dejan Lovren that has been making all the headlines.
Dejan Lovren seemed to have deliberately elbowed Sergio Ramos during the match and after the contest, he went on to taunt the Real Madrid defender.
Lovren said in an Instagram live video: "Elbowed him good. Haha! 3-2! Go ahead and talk now, buddy! They are a bunch of p**sies"
And if this was not enough the Liverpool defender then went on to post a picture of the incident on social media with the caption: "Good Morning Croatia"
And now the Liverpool fans are claiming that Dejan Lovren took the revenge for Mo Salah.
Sergio Ramos deliberately took down Mo Salah when Liverpool took on Real Madrid in the Champions League final at the end of the previous season.
This forced Mo Salah off the pitch – with tears in his eyes and Liverpool went to lose that game.
But now the Liverpool fans are happy that Dejan Lovren has given Sergio Ramos the taste of his own medicine.


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Location: San Antonio, TX
URL: http://IBM.com
Number of years in current position: 7
Number of years involved with indirect sales: 7
Twitter Handle: @pdmccray
Fun Facts:
Has a female boss (or is top executive at company)
Can code
Sits on a company board
Has an advanced degree (a degree higher than a bachelor's degree)
Has an MBA
Has worked for a solution provider organization
Has a mentor
Is a mentor
Loves Instagram
Is an extrovert
Has climbed a mountain
Can ride a horse
Has written a song
Has studied abroad
Has always wanted to be a teacher
Biography and Background:
Pamela McCray leads and nurtures the North America relationship between IBM and Tech Data. As a strategic thinker and implementer, Pam successfully integrated the IBM business for Avnet and Tech Data in 2017. She aligned the new team for growth and created a culture of successful cohesion. Pam is a mentor and a life-long learner; she serves as the executive sponsor for two IBM new hire classes and earned her IBM Faculty Badge. She is passionate about women's issues and giving back. Pam is actively engaged in Impact San Antonio, a women's philanthropic organization that provides over $400,000 in grants to support non-profit projects in her city. She is also on two non-profit boards, Alpha Home and the Animal Defense League. Francisco Criado, GM Tech Data NA, said, "Pam is passionate about the channel business and she has shown unwavering advocacy for Tech Data and our partners. There is a lot of complexity in our go-to-market strategy and she is omni-present, always engaged and ensuring we put our best foot forward. She's involved in all facets of our business, including strategic planning, recruitment, problem resolution, forecasting, deal progression and execution. Pam makes our Tech Data team better."
How have you personally helped advance your company's channel business over the past year?
I kept the IBM and Tech Data team focused on delivering quarterly objectives during the Tech Data acquisition. I recognized that we needed to pivot and rapidly accelerate our efforts and investments in the 3rd Platform Growth areas, so I guided and implemented a three-pronged approach that capitalized on team strengths and prioritized our growth opportunities: • We built upon the double-digit growth of the IBM SaaS Analytics Program, launched in 2016. I worked with Tech Data to integrate the SaaS enablement components into ALL of their IBM Software Go to Market plans. In 2017, SaaS grew by triple digits. • We accelerated the launch and adoption of the IBM Embedded Solutions (ESA) program, announced in 2H2017. New skills were required, so I helped identify two experienced resources for fast engagement. The team achieved 2H17 revenue objectives. • We enabled Tech Data and their partner sellers to identify and increase the deal size of on-premises software opportunities by including adjacent solutions and special terms. The team increased year on year revenue by high single digits.
What are your goals for your company's channel business over the next year?
My goal for IBM Global Business Partners North America (NA) is to drive innovation with Tech Data NA: • Boost partner productivity by activating dormant partners • Identify, recruit, and enable new partner types, including ISVs, SIs, MSPs, CSPs and cloud developers • Accelerate embedded solutions across all partner types • Increase IBM SaaS and embedded solutions in Tech Data's Cloud Marketplace • Integrate Digital marketing and demand generation efforts to accelerate partner growth with new customers • Enhance the skills of traditional partners by focusing on new opportunity areas, including Cloud, Linux with Open Databases, Software defined Solutions
What honors, awards, or commendations have you won over the past year?
• Tech Data Transformational Vendor of the Year: recognized for my leadership by Tech Data Senior Team • Tech Data Blue Star Award Q4: Francisco Criado, GM for Tech Data NA, presented me this award for helping close key December deals • IBM Faculty Badge: IBM's Global Learning VP awarded this badge. • CRN's 2017 Women of the Channel: Thank you, CRN! • Impact San Antonio Volunteer Recognition: "Since Pam joined our Board in 2017, her generosity and ability to help us network is resulting in increased growth and awareness than in previous years," by Angela White, CEO, Alpha Home.
Outside of your family, please name a woman you admire and why:
I admire Maya Angelou because she decided to focus on her strengths to create amazing opportunities for her life, despite facing racial prejudice and unspeakable family hardship. I get chills thinking about how she mentally and emotionally survived being raped at the age of seven. Maya decided to follow her passion and she used her talents of dancing, singing and writing to win a scholarship to study the arts at the California Labor School - a doorway to opportunity that changed her life. Her journey inspires gratitude and reminds me that our choices are under our control.
What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?
My advice would be to ask for help by actively engaging school counselors, teachers, church mentors and respected family friends to discuss your academic and professional aspirations. Believe in yourself - focus on your passion and your dreams - don't worry about the financial aspect of higher education/training right now. Ask for assistance with networking and building connections linked to your field of interest; look for community programs/relationships (Examples - Incubator programs, Meet ups, STEM groups). Schedule time to read about and explore your passion EVERY DAY - invest in the skills you need to move forward.
If you could master any new job-related skill, what would it be and why?
I would like to join IBM Research as part of the Watson Higher Education team working with school systems throughout North America to help our teachers create individualized learning programs with each student. I believe education is the cornerstone for our economic development and our society in general. Therefore, leveraging cognitive and AI technologies, such as Watson, I could improve our world - this is significant. Teaching is one of my passions, so incorporating Watson and DevOps tools into more local STEM programs would be gratifying.
What's the best book you read this past year and why did you like it?
I reread "The Power of Intention," by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Last year was filled with significant change and transition. Professionally, the integration of Avnet and Tech Data for North America took tremendous personal effort and constant focus. Personally, I lost my 91-year old father in August - for whom my sister and I provided care. "The Power of Intention" reminded me to reexamine what's truly important, reconnect with family and friends in meaningful ways, don't take myself so "damn" serious, and to incorporate mindfulness every day.
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Twelve high-tech industry leaders today announced their intent to launch an independent company that will operate an open Internet exchange to serve the needs of the high-tech supply-chain community. The new venture will provide services to buyers and sellers involved in computing and electronics-related industries. The exchange is expected to enable these businesses to manage their supply chains more efficiently and effectively, improve delivery of products and services to the marketplace, and increase customer satisfaction. An estimated $600 billion* in online business-to-business sales of high-tech components and parts will occur over the next few years, making this the world largest e-marketplace opportunity. The founding companies are some of the world largest buyers and suppliers of computer and electronics components and products and have developed considerable expertise in efficient procurement and sales. The exchange's end-to-end services will be open and available to all parties in the supply-chain process -- consumer and business electronics makers, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. All participants in this electronic marketplace will be able to manage a wide array of their e-procurement purchases and sales through this new exchange. "The creation of such an exchange can improve supply-chain efficiency tremendously through cost reduction, timely transactions, inventory savings, and higher-value services," said Dr. Hau Lee, professor of Operations, Information and Technology, Stanford Business School. But most importantly, it will enable supply-chain partners to fundamentally redesign their business processes and create new business opportunities from end to end. This is a major step toward a virtual economy for the high-tech industry." In addition to delivering the traditional benefits of the Web, such as continuous global reach and open industry-standard interfaces, the new high-tech exchange is expected to: * lower manufacturing and purchasing transaction costs through process efficiencies; * reduce levels of inventory throughout the entire supply chain by better matching supply and demand via the online marketplace; * increase customer satisfaction by improving the ability to deliver products more quickly and predictably; * provide expertise on supply chain best practices to help participants achieve better results from product design to customer delivery. The new company will use best-in-class technology to deliver a variety of services to participants, including open sourcing, e-catalogs, auctions and dynamic pricing, supply planning and logistics. It will acquire some of this capability from its founders, who have already developed services for efficient buying and selling over the Internet. The exchange will use this expertise to start delivering immediate value to all members. The exchange is expected to begin operations within 90 days. The founders plan to contribute resources and an initial total of $100 million to the new company and will have equal ownership in it. They intend to use the exchange for their own supply-chain activities, driving significant transaction volumes through it. A full-time interim management team, comprised of representatives from the founders, has been chartered to finalize the formation of the new company and launch the business. More details on the exchange are available at www.ehitex.com.
May 02, 2000 in Social Responsibility News