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|Grey and blurry again... ohwell.
|That's one *big* dragon...
|So dragons' tears are not salty?
|My all-time favorite Alien piece.
|I like them grey and blurry.....
|well, asides from the obvious scientific explanations and such like- not really. And even if the tears are salty, eventually it'll be fresh, when snow takes over.
"the tears of the dragons poured out on the world, their sorrow at its desolation. But from sorrow in pain, came life in abundance; life, to fill the world again"
|Poor little dragon!!!!!!!!!!!!
|Xander that sounds exactly like this picture. The gray background is perfect for the feeling of this picture.
|Whats wrong with grey and blurry?
Like it allot. What made the dragon so sad btw?
|i bet a woman in a boat sent different animals down to the bottom of the ocean and to find whats at the bottom but the only animal that came back was the river rat that handed her mud that as soon as it was in her hand started to grow so she threw it into the middle of the ocean where it turned into all the land in the world. but she was mad at the wolf who refused to go and so she put him on the land where his tracks are now lakes and his pawing on the ground are rivers...(see native canadian's legends and you'll understand ^.-)
|that's defenatly is not how rivers and lakes came to be. the native version is better... i said so, so there, but a lovely drawing none the less...
|Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!
|big sad dragon
Ican simpithize on the greyness, I cant get things to scan right eather
|I don't know if I've posted before or not... I love your comic! :D This one is pretty funny. :)
(My stuff always scanned blue... that is, until my scanner stopped working. :P )
|ACK! Crap. I was still thinking of today's comic when I posted that. *cry*
Not the picture. It's a neat picture. *sigh* Sorry about that.
|aww... cute
|Lightwing k'Sheyna
|Awwww, that's so SAD!
|Shadow Phoenix
|Cute, yet sad... I like how the dragon dwarfs the river, which makes him look big, yet he looks somehow young (Can't think how to say it clearly). Anyway, you get a sense of enormous scale. And I like it gray and blurry. It makes it seem long ago, like a distant memory...
|cool picky
|Awwwwww...... I wuv the wittle dwagon!!! *sniffle*


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Reverse Salads will turn profits green
What the heck are Reverse Salads?
First, take half of the lettuce "greens" out typically used in a regular salad.
Then add in a lot more of the "goodies" you really enjoy… turkey, garbanzo beans, croutons, peppers, onions, cranberries and the like.
Believe it or not — ounce-for-ounce — Reverse Salads cost about the same as regular salads. But it's a lot more fulfilling and satisfying. Plus, in many cases, it reduces waste since many diners rarely finish all the "greens." But they savor every morsel of the yummy stuff.
Listen in as Chef Andrew explains some Reverse Salad benefits in our latest Wing It podcast above. And watch our short video below that illustrates it all!
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I go to restaurants and I get a salad… especially the fast-casual salads where you walk through a line and you ask for certain kinds of lettuce and the goodies on top. And I always wish that there were half the salad greens and more of the goodies.
So, I thought about reversing them… the builds. And so we started playing around with that idea and called them "reverse salads." It's an opportunity to create a point of difference with your guests. They're still going to get value for their money in terms of visual portion. And actually, as they eat it and it's denser and it's more, I think, delicious and the dressing coats the vegetables and the meat more because it has less work to do coating this massive amount of greens. I think they'll actually find them to be more delicious and more value.
The idea is to make something that's cost neutral or potentially a little less expensive. Make it a signature and be proud of the fact that you're preparing and serving a really well-balanced salad with fewer greens, more goodies, and more protein. And the protein, of course, comes primarily in the way of turkey… but it can also be supplemented with beans and other kinds of plant-based proteins as well.
People think about value in a few different ways. One of them absolutely is quantity. But that's kind of getting fewer and fewer people — especially people that are frequenting salad concepts. They're not necessarily going for that 2000-calorie meal, right? Even those salads can be deceptive in calories.
Reverse Salads reduce waste
So, the idea specifically behind a reverse salad is really to cut the greens down by half or even more so that instead of four or five ounces of greens, which doesn't sound like a lot but when you put four or five ounces of baby spinach and arugula and you know the mesclun mix and so forth, it's a big bowl of greens.
And they're not cheap, by the way. Spinach is around 25 cents an ounce, mesclun mix is a little bit less—15 to 18. The romaine depending on what you buy if you buy romaine hearts which is really the only romaine to use in a salad by the way in my humble opinion… 10 to 12 cents an ounce. And iceberg is usually less than 10 cents an ounce, but then there's also waste associated with it.
Onions and carrots and celery and beans like cannelloni beans and garbanzo beans, which are really popular and great source of protein. They're filling. They're also much less expensive than those salad greens on an ounce-by- ounce basis.
Dressing is expensive. So, if you can reduce the high cost greens, add in the other goodies, you get a more enjoyable eating experience. I think there's a better balance. For some reason we've gotten to a point and maybe it's because we want to add a visual "wow," but I think we've gotten to a point where it's just simply put too many salad greens.
It's over the top with salad greens. People don't finish them. If you hang around in one of those salad concepts… I think many of our listeners probably have those salad concepts… if you look at what goes into the trash, unfortunately, there's a fair amount of the greens going into the trash.
The other nice thing about the presentation, for example, is you can do a better job of bringing the goodies… the orange carrots, the red bell peppers, the yellow bells, the tomatoes, the green beans, the cucumbers… it's the color of the rainbow, right. And so, you can do a better job bringing those up to the top. And, of course, as well as the turkey.


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When it comes to training the glutes, there are a few exercises that are most often recommended.
Squats, lunges, deadlifts, plyometrics – all those things are great for building strong, defined glutes.
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Don't worry girl – I've got you covered with this no-squat booty workout 😉
I feel no shame in admitting that I love training my glutes. I love how strong my lower body is (and therefore looks), and I notice a positive correlation between the amount of glute work I do and how strong I feel during my bike rides and runs.
And while I'm a huge fan of the heavy stuff, specifically heavy deadlifts, I do believe there's a time and a place for isolation work.
The four exercises in this no-squat booty workout are movements I use both within my own programming and in my clients'. Wherever possible I like to put the primary emphasis of the training session on movements like deadlifts, squats, or lunges, and then a couple of these will make their way into the end when we do our core training.
If you've been wanting to get your boo-tay a little stronger, maybe even a little perkier, but your knees don't agree with squats or lunges or you just want something new and fun to try, you'll love this mini workout.
And if you're a runner, I would strongly recommend adding a couple of these movements into your regular routine, especially the single leg glute bridges. They're a great way to get the glutes activated (especially after a day of sitting) before you head out for a run. I like to do 2 sets of 15 on each leg before I head out for a run.
You can do this workout on its own or at the end of a longer workout. All you need is a spot on the floor! Super cute yoga mat is totally optional 😉
Bang out four sets of 15 reps on each side (ES) and you are good to go!
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Donkey Kicks: When doing Donkey Kicks, try not to arch the lower back to kick the leg up higher. Push the foot up until you feel a little bit of tension in your glute, then bring it back down.
Booty Pulses: Same deal as Donkey Kicks – no back arching! When you arch your lower back to bring the leg higher, you're not actually getting any extra work from the glute. #SaveYourEnergy
Crossover Kicks: There are two ways you can do this – you can either brace your abs to keep your hips as stable as possible while you're crossing the leg, or you can get a little bit of a side bend in as you kick your leg from side to side for some oblique action. I prefer the first, and if you're a runner that's what I'd recommend for you.
Single Leg Glute Bridge: Keep your weight in your heel and pull your bellybutton back to your spine as you lift and lower the hips. Don't lift with your lower back – if the hips don't go very high, that's okay! If you feel discomfort in your lower back, do a quick core check to see if it's still engaged. If this is too challenging, you can modify to a standard Glute Bridge with both feet on the floor.
You may notice that you feel one glute more than the other in some exercises, or that you don't feel the glutes at all and your hamstrings are doing all the work! While that's not the goal, it's pretty normal. It's a sign you should add these into your routine more frequently!
And please remember that while I'm a personal trainer, I don't know you and your fabulously unique body! If you have special concerns or considerations, please feel free to book a complimentary call with me to see what would work best for your individual goals.
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Maccabi Haifa Club announces the signing of the Canadian / Israeli guard Tom Maayan on a contract until the end of the 2018/19 season.
Maayan, 25, joins the team after opening the season with Maccabi Ashdod / Beer Tuvia of the Winner Basket.
Guard played in 20 games this season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 23 minutes.
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No, I haven't disappeared and I have been rather lazy not writing much these days on the blog Although sometimes I would like to disappear……..especially on days when the restaurant and hotel are really busy as it has been for the last 6 weeks…. Yes its the tourist season and its been incredible . Breaking all records from previous years , Im just astounded………. But I know this is not happening for all who are in the tourist industry .
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I hear reports that hotels in Merida are not doing the business that they used to! I really do feel very fortunate and I really do give thanks every day !!
I think too much emphasis on the end of the Maya Calendar put everyones hopes up thinking it would be an overwhelming turn in events .Most Hotels though are full ,as here ,on the Dec 21 on onward, the supposedly day of the end……. Mmm not really.So Maybe everyone is waiting for this time of year to come and visit us here in Yucatan.
I do have an offer on rentals though ………….. I wonder how it would go over …..
When the end of the world comes, then I will reimburse your monies……. cant be fairer than that, now can we?
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FSC Conditionally Approves Roadmap to End Disassociation from APP
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Board of Directors has agreed to conditionally approve a roadmap towards ending disassociation from Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) at their 74th meeting in Jogjakarta (Indonesia) last February 2017.
The decision was taken after several rounds of stakeholder consultation over the last year on altogether five drafts of the Roadmap.
With this conditional approval, the Board has required that remaining stakeholder concerns shall be addressed through further amendments of the roadmap document as well as through additional plans that will have to be developed separately from the roadmap and in consultation with stakeholders. These will also lay out the performance thresholds that APP will have to meet and how the completion of the roadmap will be verified.
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As shocking as it sounds, a recent report suggests that travelers are faking disabilities in order to gain the proper paperwork needed to board a flight with their favorite pets.
According to Beth Landman of the New York Post, the Air Carrier Access Act allows for passengers to bring their service animals onboard flights in order to help them with basic functions, but some people are taking advantage of the law by acquiring paperwork for emotional support animals through questionable means.
Before a pet can gain the proper documentation as an emotional support animal, the owner must get an official note from a licensed mental health professional. Now, websites are offering the proper paperwork, allowing people to simply pay a fee and see a doctor via the Internet to obtain the necessary letters, with prices ranging from $59 to $200.
Airlines are not calling into question the legitimacy of the documentation, as fines for refusing service animals can reach as high as $150,000. It's not always easy, either, as passengers have brought pets such as dogs, pigs and even miniature horses onboard to aid in their emotional well-being.
Travelers with disabilities advocacy group Open Doors Organization Executive Director Eric Lipp has several examples of people possibly abusing the system, telling the New York Post:
"A guy had a miniature horse, which didn't fit comfortably in the back, so he was put in first class. The airline made the horse wear these little shoes so it didn't scuff the plane, but it pooped all over and the other first-class travelers weren't happy."
"A man once insisted that his emotional support monkey needed an emotional support bird. We have seen multiple people want bunny rabbits. One woman said she needed five of them, and the airline finally let her keep one in the cabin and waived the fee for the others, but made them ride in cargo. We had a woman who had an emotional support tarantula, and I actually believed her. She had a lot of anxiety over takeoffs and landings, and tarantulas require a lot of focus, which took her mind off the problem, but it terrified passengers."
Unfortunately, travelers with actual disabilities are dealing with the outrage from other passengers, and many hate the idea of people abusing the system. Lipp told Landman, "The people who really need support animals despise people who fake it. I call it 'the Paris Hilton effect,' where people want to take their cute little dogs everywhere."
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Obituary for Richard C. Armstrong
Funeral Director and Owner of Armstrong Funeral Home
Richard C. Armstrong, age 76, of Seville, Ohio died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Richard preceded his father and grandfather in owning and operating the Armstrong Funeral Home for a combined total of over 100 years. Richard was born March 12, 1943 to Robert and Nita Armstrong.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother, father and his brother, Robert.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry "Hazel"; son, Todd (Stacey); and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Bryanna. Richard enjoyed spending time with his son, Todd hunting, and he cherished time with his granddaughter.
Richard was a beloved member of the Seville Community and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
A Masonic Service will be held prior to the visiting hours at 3:00pm, Thursday, at the church.
The family will receive friends, THURSDAY, December 12, 2019 from 4:00-8:00pm at the Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W. Main Street, Seville, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on FRIDAY, December 13th at the church. Pastor Donald Trigg and Chaplain Don Bolich will officiate. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Seville.
Arrangements conducted by William E. Cox of Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, WADSWORTH (330)-335-3311. www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com


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September 6, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Bismarck Veteran's Memorial Public Library, Meeting Room C
Sanford Health is offering a new prescription on life-a customized six week workshop just for you. We know living with chronic health conditions keeps you from doing things in life that you love. A Better Choices, Better Health workshop will help you manage your health in a way that helps you get life back to the way it should be.
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Reading: Matthew 24:1-51 and Luke 12:49-59
Key Verse: Luke 12: 51-52 "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three."
Jesus ministry demonstrated who he was, but the people did not discern Jesus identity. Do we know Jesus to be God, the Saviour of the world?
God's Word forces people to make a choice for or against Him, and thus a division is caused between those who will follow Him and those who reject Him. Those who reject Jesus now He will reject them at his coming.
Rather than rejecting Jesus, we should discern who Jesus is, by seeing and believing the evidence of His earthly ministry,and then be reconciled to Him,before it is too late and He appears before us, not as our Saviour but, as our judge to pay us our wages of sin which is death.
Sermon Points:
A: Distress of Jesus
B: Division of people
C: Discernment to understand
D: Debt to be paid
E: Decision that needs to be made
Series: Luke 12
Preacher: Rev Iain MacAskill
Preached: Evening Service, 21 September 2014
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Chris Burden's 'Ghost Ship' Removed from the New Museum After 4 Years
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The New Museum is in expansion mode. In due course, the forty-year-old institution will expand its capabilities and facilities next door to 233 Bowery. Okay, fine. But what of the appendage protruding from its boxy facade? The life-sized nautical ornament was pried from its four-story perch at the end of July. It was four years […]
'GUTS' Exhibit Opens Tonight at Abrons Art Center
Posted December 6, 2013 at 12:38 pm
It's all guts all glory starting tonight at the Abrons Art Center at the Henry Street Settlement. Co-curated by George Terry and Jonathan Durham, GUTS explores risky business through a variety of mediums. An exercise in pushing the envelope to produce compelling new pieces, of which have not previously been displayed in New York. The introductory blurb […]
New Museum Unveils Chris Burden 'Ghost Ship' on Its Façade
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Row, row, row your boat gently down the Bowery… Mere days after the New Museum pruned its flower, there's new growth to report. So to speak. Two enormous thirty-six-foot towers were hoisted to the rooftop of 235 Bowery in the wee hours of Wednesday. The second piece of Chris Burden's puzzle was placed just after […]
Breaking: New Museum Rose Sculpture Removed Last Night
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During peak party hours last night (or Kol Nidre), the New Museum was finally deflowered. A month after we first announced its fate, the scaffolding and truck-bound crane arrived to conduct business. By 3am this morning, the enormous two-story sculpture was placed onto a flatbed and carted away. Three years just like that; Isa Genzken no longer has […]
New Museum Deposing Facade Rose; Chris Burden Sculpture Coming Soon
Posted August 1, 2013 at 6:00 am
The New Museum is being deflowered, as it were. Nearly three years after Isa Genzken installed her stoic rose on the facade of 235 Bowery, the two-story sculpture is coming down on August 24. Its successor is slated to arrive in the fall with the advent of the new Chris Burden exhibit, entitled "Chris Burden: […]


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By Deputy Secretary-General
Let me begin with my deepest thanks to all the SDG Advocates here today, especially to the co-chairs: President Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Prime Minister Solberg of Norway.
Thank you for stepping up. Thank you for raising your inspiring voices for a sustainable future.
Nelson Mandela talked about the long walk. We are on a journey together.
We are in now in the fourth year of implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
The good news is SDG momentum is with us, especially in Africa.
102 countries have presented their voluntary national reviews — another 51 will do so next year.
But we know progress everywhere needs to be accelerated.
We need to boost ambition. We need to see more concrete actions, especially in funding, to move the needle in areas such as health, education, climate, and gender equality.
Your individual and collective actions will be critical.
We need you to keep leading and inspiring.
We need you to keep speaking out on the need to reach the most vulnerable first, and leave no one behind.
Africa can lead the world in implementing the SDGs. I have seen it every corner of the continent, most recently when the leadership of the African Union, led by President Kagame, approved far reaching reforms to the organisation.
Achieving the Goals by 2030 is a big task, but it is doable.
It is also an opportunity for ground-breaking and innovative partnerships that leverage the resources and talents of everyone, everywhere.
Too many in our world today think they can go it alone. We know we can only get there by working together.
You are innovators, creators, and leaders. You are taking action every day, everywhere.
You know taking action together on the Sustainable Development Goals isn't just right – it's imperative for our global village.
The SDGs are not merely an inspiring action plan, they are good business and fit for purpose.
And as we will soon hear, the private sector is adjusting business models to align with the SDGs, and investing in solutions that bring us closer to achieving the Goals.
All of this requires new thinking, new ways of work, new ways of coming together.
And all of us have a role to play – the interconnected, universal and transformative nature of the SDGs means that we can all contribute in ways big and small.
NGOs, community groups, faith-based groups, and individuals.
This is our global commitment and communal action plan to reach a sustainable future, together.
Since the SDGs affect everyone, we all have a responsibility to ensure that all groups are represented and have their voices heard – young people, women, the global south.
On our long and challenging walk to 2030, let's keep on urging governments to accelerate action and urging the people around us to mobilize a movement for 2030.
Let us ramp up our efforts to build a more sustainable, peaceful, secure, equitable world. Starting now.
Let's keep on walking the talk.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations – Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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Crypto Circle Invest Platform, Lists EOS, Stellar, 0x and Qtum
Announcing the news in a blog post, Circle revealed the new additions to be EOS, Stellar, 0x and Qtum. Circle further revealed that the 4 assets can be purchased through the Circle Invest platform either individually or as part of a basket using the "Buy the Market" retail portfolio investment feature.
New Feature and Listing Rationale
According to Circle's blog post, the 4 crypto assets were chosen for listing based on their suitability, which was determined by the Circle Asset Framework. It was reported in June that under the Circle Asset Framework, each asset to be evaluated on its own strengths, and under no circumstances are any fees paid to aid listing. This helps to ensure the integrity of the process and gives customers the confidence that only the best assets are listed on Circle platforms.
In order to help customers fully appreciate the value of every asset on Circle Invest, the company also announced the introduction of a new feature called "Explore." This will help users gain insight into crypto investment with contextual and relevant information on the various aspects of crypto. Circle hopes that this simplification tool alongside the user-friendly interface of Circle Invest will help it in its mission to take crypto trading tot he mass market.
On the subject of why the 4 currencies specifically were chosen for listing, the blog post mentions that EOS promises to improve upon the Ethereum framework, especially regarding the number of transactions per second that can be held. Where the Ethereum blockchain can handle only 15 transactions per second, EOS has a proven capacity of several thousand transactions per second.
Stellar on its part, offers a low cost, high-speed cross-border payments solution, disrupting the current paradigm of international fiat payments which sometimes take weeks and charge up to 10 % commissions. A typical Stellar cross-border transaction is completed in five seconds and costs less than a penny.
0x creates a framework for peer-to-peer crypto trading directly over the Ethereum blockchain through the use of "Relayers" that serve as exchanges built atop the 0x protocol.
Finally, Qtum offers users the best of both BTC and ETH, having been built as a hybrid of both assets.
Since releasing Circle Invest in March, the platform has aggressively courted increased market share, listing Zcash and Monero in May.


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Kinney Group teams support mission-critical needs for our customers. In this role, you will serve as part of an elite team of Engineers dedicated to excellence. We harness the power of IT in the cloud to improve lives and this role will serve as part of a team of Engineering professionals improving naval security at Crane Naval base in Oden, IN.
As a Systems Administrator you will be involved in operating system and application maintenance and configuration - from acquisition to maintenance intervals and upgrades including end of life planning. You will be responsible for security and configuration compliance and will work with other members of the IT System Administration Team, vendor management, IT Asset Owners, and other teams associated with the division. As part of your responsibilities, you will be asked to respond to requests from end users, managers, developers, and team members for specific IT system assistance, data, and information.
Essential Functions
- Perform workstation, server, network, and application scanning to determine vulnerability risks that may exist
- Review and identify known risks according to Cyber Security requirements and mitigate known risks acceptable levels as determined by the ISSO to reduce the likelihood of risk to the system
- Support the design, development, and integration of software/hardware based solutions
- Install software application that provide or enhance the security of individual platforms, systems, and/or networks
- Conduct analyses and record findings on current patch compliance status of computers for use in the Assessment & Authorization process
- Apply appropriate updates to systems as required to maintain CS compliance in accordance with DOD directives
- Support government personnel in the administration and information removal of hard drive, tape, and optical disc in accordance with local and DOD policy to enhance the data integrity of the system.
- Configure and implement CS Assessment & Authorization security controls in accordance with local procedures
- Provide hardware and software support for network connected workstations, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) devices, applications, and printers to ensure that operability requirements are up to dates and that the devices meet CS hardware configuration requirements
- Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
- Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
- Provides advice and training to end-users.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as required.
Required Skills and Education
- 2-5 years of directly related experience in systems administration and analysis. ACAS & STIG experience a plus
- Secret security clearance
- Security+ certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience
More about Kinney Group
Kinney Group is a solutions-oriented professional services consulting firm specializing in automation and analytics to harness the power of IT in the cloud to improve lives. Security is in Kinney Group's DNA, enabling the company to integrate the most advanced automation, analytics, and infrastructure technologies as an optimized solution powering IT-driven mission and business processes in the cloud for federal agencies and Fortune 1000 companies. We are an elite team with a unique combination of credentials for strict security environments who serve our customers with an unexpected experience. We specialize in Splunk, AppDynamics, Puppet, and VMware to serve our customers as they journey through digital transformation.
Our colleagues subscribe to a shared ethos and purpose for the company to achieve clarity and organizational health. This translates across every customer touch point within the organization. We offer compelling work as well as leadership commitment to ongoing training and development.
Kinney Group, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


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This extraordinary sailing showcases staggering geographic diversity, covering over 2,200 nautical miles from the head of Sondre Stromfjord in Greenland all the way to St. John's, NL— stopping at four Canadian National Parks along the way.
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|Sep 17, 2021 - Oct 1, 2021
DAY 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Our flight from Toronto will land at the former US air base of Kangerlussuaq. From there, we follow the longest road in Greenland (at twenty kilometres!) to our disembarkation point, where Zodiacs await to take us to the Ocean Endeavour. From there, 168 kilometres of superb scenery await us as we sail spectacular Sondre Stromfjord, one of the longest fjords in the world.
DAY 2: Qeqqata Kommunia
There are a number of charming fishing villages along the west coast of Greenland. Depending on timing and sea conditions, we way call in at one of these communities to experience small town Greenlandic life or explore the stunning fjords that line the coast. This is a day in the true spirit of expedition travel and we will avail ourselves of any and all opportunities that present themselves.
DAY 3: Nuuk
Welcome to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland and the world's northernmost capital city! Nuuk, meaning 'the headland' is situated at the mouth of a gigantic fjord system. Established as Greenland's first town in 1728, Nuuk remains the bustling centre of the country today. The town is home to the University of Greenland, a cathedral dating back to 1849, and Greenland's National Museum. We'll have a guided orientation of this bustling metropolis and an opportunity to visit the National Museum—where the Qilakitsoq mummies are housed—before free time to explore on your own.
DAY 4: At Sea – Davis Strait
Our presentation series takes centre stage as we head across the Davis Strait towards landfall in Canada. Time spent on deck can be rewarding as well: keep your eyes peeled for minke and humpback whales (and other marine mammals), as well as the seabirds that are sure to accompany our passage.
DAY 5: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River)
Twenty-five kilometers upstream from Ungava Bay, In the shelter of a commanding granite rock outcrop, we find the community of Kangiqsualujjuaq. The ebb and flow of the tremendous tides define the summer lives of the people and wildlife of this area. Arctic flora thrives in the protected valley. The traditional calving grounds of the critically declining George River caribou herd are nearby. After our community welcome, we will have the freedom to explore, meet with locals and strike out of town for a hike on the tundra.
DAYS 6-8: Torngat Mountains National Park
The Torngat Mountains have been home to Inuit and their predecessors for millennia, with archaeological evidence reaching back almost 7,000 years. The fjords here reach deep into the heart of the mountains, bounded by cliffs peaking at 1,700 metres—the highest point of land in Labrador. The rugged, spectacular beauty of the Torngat Mountains underscores their role as the spiritual homeland of Nunatsiavut. Polar bears, caribou, falcons, and eagles are among the species hardy enough to make their homes here. We'll spend our time here getting out on the land for hikes, searching for wildlife, visiting archaeological sites, and Zodiac cruising through some of Canada's most dramatic landscapes.
DAY 9: Hebron
In a highly controversial move, the former Moravian Mission station dating from the 1830s was abandoned in 1959 with the departure of the Moravians, forcing the relocation of the Inuit who resided there. In 2005, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams apologized to people affected by the relocations, and in August of 2009, the provincial government unveiled a monument at the site. Today, some of the buildings at Hebron are being repurposed as a cultural interpretation centre. They form a lonely monument to the cultural past of the area, with hopes for the future of Nunatsiavut.
DAY 10: Nain
Today we explore the vibrant Inuit community of Nain. The administrative capital of Nunatsiavut, Nain is the most northerly community in Labrador. We'll visit the beautiful Moravian Church, the Nunatsiavut Building with its Labradorite stone and the newly finished Torngâsok Cultural Centre. Local leaders will share the fascinating history of the township, and we will have a chance to visit with the community.
DAYS 11-12: Labrador Coast
The lower Labrador coast boasts five of Labrador's ten provincial eco-regions, including coastal barrens, high subarctic tundra, high boreal forest, mid-boreal forest, and string bog. The Mealy Mountain range in this area reaches heights of more than 1,000 metres. A significant portion of the mountain range and surrounding area has been designated a National Park Reserve, a move which followed lobbying for the preservation of the area since the early 1970s. We plan to visit the Wonderstands, a stunning fifty-six-kilometer stretch of beach, referenced in Viking sagas.
DAY 13: L'Anse aux Meadows
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic site, L'Anse aux Meadows is the only authenticated Norse settlement in North America. The archaeological remains found here in 1960 date to approximately 1000 AD. Amazingly, the location of the ruins was first established by a close reading of the Viking sagas. Today, a superb interpretive centre and reconstructions of the several Norse-style sod buildings make L'Anse aux Meadows a must-see for any visitor to Newfoundland.
DAY 14: Terra Nova National Park
Today we call in at Newfoundland and Labrador's first national park, Terra Nova, located in beautiful Bonavista Bay. Our approach course will wind through the scenic small islands that dot the route. Once ashore, we have a variety of hiking opportunities in the park, where we hope to observe some of the black bears, osprey, and moose that call the park home.
DAY 15: St. John's NL
Sailing into the port of St. John's has to be experienced to be believed; Signal Hill keeps watch over the world-famous Narrows and the charming houses of The Battery will have cameras whirring! The bustling city of St. John's with its colourful houses and steep streets makes a spectacular backdrop to the legendary harbour where we will bring our journey to a close.
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Microsoft Office and Norton go on sale
One of the best and often overlooked part of Black Friday is Amazon's 'Deal of the Day'. As part of this, Amazon releases big discounts on products by partnering up with companies for one day only.
Today Amazon has released a bundle deal for Microsoft Office 365 and Norton Antivirus. The deal gives you a one-year subscription to both programs for just $80. You can install the programs on up to 5 computers.
Office 365 comes with the full installations of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. PC users will get Publisher, Access, and Onenote added on top. Microsoft is also giving users 60 minutes of Skype calls each month and 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage for up to 5 users.
Norton Antivirus will keep your computers up-to-date to defend against malware, spyware, and unsafe websites. It will also guard your identity and online transactions.
Amazon has the price for Norton listed at $80 by itself. Office 365 Home Subscription which allows for five users like the one in the bundle deal has a retail price of $85. This means that today's one day deal could save you around 50% from the retail price.
Amazon's bundle deal of the software will expire at midnight tonight. Now is your chance to get either of these for a discount if you need a new subscription.


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People in the marketplace spend long periods of time at their place of work. If God called us to pray without ceasing, that includes our time spent at work. Just imagine how different the workplace and the economy would be, if believers were to pray in the marketplace for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done.
Practical Guidelines
- Look for at least one other person to pray with, in your workplace or among your friends. Then ask others to join you in prayer, contacting them one by one.
- Start by praying together once a week. If you feel confident to add another prayer session after a couple of weeks, increase it to twice a week. Many prayer groups stagnate or stop because people attempt to meet for prayer on a daily basis. It seldom succeeds.
- If you have established a prayer group in the marketplace, ensure that the prayer meeting is held either before work, during a tea break or lunchtime. Only use time within business hours in exceptional cases and only if you have the clear go-ahead and support of management.
- Keep the time limit of the meetings to 30 minutes if you are meeting in the workplace. Elsewhere, an hour or hour and a half would do.
- Please do not organise speakers for the prayer meetings; focus on prayer itself. Speakers often preach, which may discourage prayer and you may find after a while that nobody is attending any more.
- Read a few relevant Scripture verses and make one or two short comments about that (do not spend more than 5 minutes on this). Allow time if someone wants to share what he/she learned about prayer.
- It is important to give time for 1-2 testimonies of answers to prayer, stressing that it should be a testimony and not a sermon.
- Give opportunity for people to share prayer requests at the start of the meeting, but be careful to avoid praying only for personal needs and physical healing during the time of prayer. Our responsibility to intercede is wider than that.
- If you would like to drink coffee/tea, do it afterwards. Complete your time of prayer and keep the social activities separate.
- Encourage each one in the group to pray for the salvation of at least 3 people (friends, family, colleagues, etc.)
- Be focused during the time of prayer and pray 3-4 of the following points per meeting:
- Pray for issues at your work (decisions to be made, a crisis, contact with clients, etc.);
- Everyone to pray for the salvation of 2-3 persons;
- Pray for personal needs;
- Pray for the government;
- Pray for at least one news headline topic, something that has a significant impact on people in the country;
- Other issues you feel God laid on your hearts.
- There are various practical ways of praying. Make room for spontaneous prayer – where people pray randomly for issues on their heart, one person after the other. If the group consists of 8 or more, divide the group into groups of 3-4 and pray for different issues. You may also ask an individual directly to pray for a particular issue. Everyone may pray simultaneously (not all groups are comfortable with this, but in some cases it will work effectively). It is advisable to use a combination of these ways of prayer in a particular prayer session. Praise and worship is also a form of prayer. Do not, however, sing more than 2-3 songs per prayer meeting, as it may limit the time for prayer for specific issues.
- Encourage people to pray Scripture. There is a variety of material available to provide guidance on how to do this.
Let the following Scriptures encourage your prayer group to keep on praying in the marketplace.
"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Matthew 18:19-20)
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)
"He was appalled that there was no one to intervene" (Isaiah 59:16)
"You do not have, because you do not ask God" (James 4:2)
"… that they should always pray and not give up." (Luke 18:1)
"And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?" (Luke 18:7)
"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (Hebrews 4:16)
"I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land" (Ezekiel 22:30)


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by Becky Nystrom
This article was first published at chautauquawatershed.org.
If only Chautauqua Lake, an ecological and economic treasure in our midst, could speak. How might we better understand and steward its complex ecosystems upon which so much aquatic life depends, while thoughtfully addressing the ongoing challenges of excessive plant growth, harmful algal blooms, and newly introduced invasive species? The lessons from the lake are knowingly complex and deserve our attention.
We know our lake is an old lake, rich in plant diversity and an abundance of living things. We know its "underwater gardens" are the spawning and nursery beds for bass, muskellunge, bluegill, and sunfish, and the basis for our famous warm water fishery. Nymphs of mayflies, damselflies, and dragonflies crawl among the leaf blades, feasting on tinier insects, while larvae of moths, caddisfly, and weevils forage upon tender buds and feathery foliage. Little things are eaten by bigger things, and all are woven together in an amazing web of interdependency, complexity, and connection. Beyond their importance to the food web, rooted plants release oxygen, stabilize the sediments, and reduce resuspension of silt and nutrients, all significantly improving water quality.
We know the photic zone, where light penetrates the water column, is home not only to obvious lake plants, but also to innumerable tiny green dancers, floaters, and clingers known as phytoplankton, or "algae." Interestingly, "blue-green algae" aren't really algae at all, but rather a form of aquatic bacteria known as "cyanobacteria." In plant-dominated lakes such as Chautauqua, most algae and cyanobacteria are normal residents serving as microscopic oxygenators and food-producers of open waters.
And yet…increased nutrient loading from urbanization of the watershed, erosion, loss of natural shorelines and buffered streambanks, poor lawn-care practices, and warming waters have led to weed-clogged waterways, unhappy humans, and conflicting ideas on solutions. Overgrowths of algae form unsightly and smelly surface scums. More insidiously, harmful algal blooms occur with greater frequency, some producing liver and nervous system toxins dangerous to humans, pets and aquatic creatures alike.
For decades, the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has strived to conserve and heal our watersheds to enhance the quality of our local waters over the long term. Our work encourages landowners, municipalities, and others to employ lake-friendly landscaping practices, construct erosion control systems, and install vegetated stream buffers, swales, and rain gardens to intercept pollutants before they flow downstream. We have protected over 1,000 acres of wooded wetlands, streambanks, shorelands, and other natural areas which absorb and filter rainfall and stormwater, reducing downstream nutrient loading and sedimentation which otherwise fuel excessive weed and algae growth in our waterways.
Recent attempts to eradicate the long-naturalized Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweeds via herbicides in Chautauqua Lake have brought clashing viewpoints and confusing messaging. Alarming evidence of harm to our lake's south basin ecology has caused deep concern and dismay over the apparent collateral damage from the narrowly-informed "quick-fix" chemical approach. Can't we do better? What lessons may be learned?
Comprehensive scientific research by Robert L. Johnson of Racine-Johnson Aquatic Biologists (2019 Status of Chautauqua Lake's Aquatic Macrophyte Community Determined by a Lake Summer/Early Fall Survey and Estimates of the Associated Invertebrate Community) warns that the ecological balance of the lake's lower south basin may now be at risk. We should listen to the science. We hope that the Region 9 State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will listen.
Mr. Johnson is a highly respected scientist who has studied the aquatic plants of Chautauqua Lake, and the tiny insects that consume them, for eighteen consecutive years. His Racine-Johnson Point Intercept-Rake Drag plant sampling method is recognized as the industry standard. His methodology has been endorsed by the NYS DEC and has provided the invaluable long-term data that has guided plant management decisions by the Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA) since 2002. The entirety of his reports and all conclusions are solely the work of Racine-Johnson. He is an award-winning member, former director and past president of the Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society and is widely recognized for his professional contributions towards improved understanding of the ecology of non-native species Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) and Hydrilla. He has served for many years as an independent third-party scientific herbicide-monitoring consultant for the DEC and other lake associations throughout New York.
Compared to his May 2019 survey and previous years of sampling in the southeast end of Chautauqua Lake, Johnson's 2019 mid-September survey revealed only barren sediment and unprecedented absence of nearly all aquatic plants. His report warned that these areas were in critical decline likely linked to the 2,4-D and endothall herbicides applied to the 388 south basin acres in May. Reports by seasoned fishermen using marine sonar concurred that nearly all traditional south basin weed lines were lost and replaced with thick algal blooms persisting into late fall.
An earlier and very limited, third-party monitoring report by Princeton-Hydro, contracted by the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, failed to identify the more widespread, longer-term outcomes documented by Johnson. Its researchers, however, did note that "total biomass…decreased markedly at the treatment sites," and documented evidence of "potential herbicide drift and resultant reduction in non-target plant biomass" approximately 7-14 days after treatment. Because both herbicides used are known to damage plants many weeks or months after being introduced into the water column, Princeton-Hydro's one-month study could not possibly capture those longer-term consequences revealed by the Racine-Johnson work.
And while the Princeton-Hydro report did not address algae, the Fall 2019 Racine-Johnson report expressed concern that cyanobacteria and HABs were visually extensive and worsened as one proceeded south, consistent with herbicide application areas. It warned that the wholesale loss of rooted aquatic plants from the littoral zone could push the shallow south basin of Chautauqua Lake from a stable macrophyte-dominated state toward a turbid and undesirable algal-dominated one, with loss of our critical warm water fishery and increased risk of algal scums, cyanobacteria, and toxic HABs.
So much is at stake. There are enough lessons here to justify significant changes in future management decisions for Chautauqua Lake. Let's listen to the science.
Rebecca Nystrom is a local naturalist and retired JCC Professor of Biology who holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in biology from the University of Buffalo and SUNY Fredonia, respectively. She is a founding director of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, member of the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Scientific Review and Advisory Committee, and member of the Macrophyte Management Strategy Technical Review Committee.


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Leafy green vegetables are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and eating them raw ensures you get the absolute maximum benefit with no nutrients lost in the "cooking" process. Ripe avocados give this raw Thermomix soup its rich creaminess, with sweet carrot juice to balance out the spinach and arugula.Inspired by: https://tenina.com/recipes/raw-cream-of-spinach-soup
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The Mass for the 31 July feast of St Ignatius, at Gardiner St church, celebrated by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, was the occasion for the handover of service from Fr John Dardis (left in photo) to Fr Tom Layden (right) as the Provincial of the Irish Jesuits. A short letter of appointment from Fr General Adolfo Nicolas was read by Fr ...Read More »
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Peace in Portadown
AMDG Express seldom features the small Jesuit community in Churchill Park, Portadown, which was started in the days when Garvaghy Road and Drumcree were synonyms for sectarian tensions. Quiet, sustained ecumenical work on both sides has brought real change. Good relations have developed between Jesuits and leaders from the mainline churches who meet regularly. They held joint ceremonies at Christmas, ...Read More »
100 years on Leeson Street
The Leeson Street community celebrated its centenary happily. Bruce Bradley, who started St Ignatius' Day in Farm Street, London, dashed over to give a carefully researched and memorable homily to Jesuits and a houseful of friends at Mass in University Church. Then Fergus O'Donoghue launched the congregation on an SJ-themed tour of Newman House, where, over wine and finger food, Fr Tom Layden ...Read More »
Versatile Jim
With the death of Brother Jim Sutton last week, the Irish Jesuits lost a quiet man of multiple talents. Born in Glasnevin, and schooled by the Christian Brothers in Scoil Mhuire, Marino, he was bright enough to win a scholarship into the ESB. Having trained as an electrician he entered the Society at 22. That was his most familiar role in ...Read More »
The Centenary Cluster
Alan McGuckian SJ in Belfast has joined a group of Unionist Protestants looking ahead to the Centenary Cluster – the set of centenary commemorations starting in 1912 with the Ulster Covenant, through the foundation of the Ulster Volunteers and the gun-running in Larne, and the foundation of the Irish Volunteers with the gun-running in Howth, Jim Larkin and the Lock-out, ...Read More »
MP Gallagher on 'Newman for today'
John Henry Newman is one of the ten people selected for exploration by Michael Paul Gallagher SJ in his latest book, Faith Maps, and on Wed 1 Sept, 7.30pm, the well-known author will give a lecture entitled 'Translating Newman for Today', in St Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner St, Dublin 1. Newman crossed the Irish sea many times, and while he ...Read More »
As AMDG Express returns to production after the summer break, it makes a fresh start in more ways than one. The JCC's beautiful room in Leeson Street is piled with boxes ready for the move to offices in Milltown Park. This will be a new beginning, rubbing shoulders with the Provincial's team. Dermot Roantree, the coeditor of AMDG Express, has ...Read More »
Hurray for Hopkins
On the first day of the 23rd Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival, Paul Andrews SJ stood on the grave of GMH (Fergus O'Donoghue marked the spot in the Jesuit plot in Glasnevin), and invoked the Lord's blessing on the international gathering. The 7-day event unfolded as the biggest and best yet, thanks to the dynamic trio who organise it, Desmond and ...Read More »
JESUITICA: A man of vision
One of the treasures in Dublin's Marsh's Library is an early edition of Oculus, hoc est, by Christoph Scheiner (1575-1650), a German Jesuit who showed for the first time a diagram of the optic nerve entering the eyeball at one side. He constructed a model which represented the eye by a camera obscura with a spherical glass retina, a lens ...Read More »
Forthcoming Events
17 August: Conall O'Cuinn is guest speaker at Knock Novena 16-25 August: Eight-day retreat will be held in Manresa House, Clontarf Road, Dollymount. For details, contact 01 8331352 24-28 August: Social week in Brussels – attending are Gerry O'Hanlon SJ, Eoin Carroll and Brendan McPartlin SJ 1 September: Public lecture by Michael Paul Gallagher SJ in St Francis Xavier Church, ...Read More »


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Speaker Interview: Steve Ruddock
Published 19th December 2018
Why is your session important for delegates to attend, and what benefits will they get from being there?
Since the Supreme Court paved the way for states to legalize sports betting I've learned one hard, fast truth: US gaming companies know very little about international online gaming and international companies, including affiliates, don't fully comprehend the US market. One of the big blind spots for the latter is the regulatory landscape.
What do you think will be the most important ideas for affiliates to consider in 2019?
I can answer that in one word: positioning.
With country after country regulating online gaming, the sector is growing increasingly balkanized. Affiliates will need to make difficult decisions that will have a lasting impact on how they do business. Those decisions include everything from target jurisdictions to promoting black or gray market operators.
Which of the other topics on the agenda are you most excited about?
I always look forward to learning something new. I bring an open mind to conferences, as I firmly believe there is value in every panel if you bring the proper mindset. In fact, it's been my experience that my favourite panel is an unexpected one.
Why did you choose LAC as the platform to share your knowledge?
As I hinted at in a previous response, the US and international industries have long been two ships passing in the night. There needs to be a sharing of ideas to meld the disparate industries into a single, cohesive industry.
What are you most looking forward to during your time in London?
A week in London means I get to experience one of my favorite things: sampling the cuisine of one of the world's great cities.


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SSC CHSL 2018 Paper 1 result expected today
New Delhi, Sep 11: The SSC CHSL 2018 Paper 1 result is expected to be declared today.
The result once declared will be available on the official website.
The exam was conducted between July 1 to July 11, 2019, in the computer-based mode.
The exam was conducted at 361 exam centres in 146 cities and in 25 shifts. The raw scores of the candidates appearing for the exam will be normalised by the commission.
Those who qualified paper 1 will now have to appear for paper 2. Paper 2 will be descriptive in nature and will be conducted in paper mode. The duration would be for one hour and paper would comprise writing of an essay of 200-250 words and a letter application of around 150-200 words 33 per cent is the minimum qualifying marks. The result once declared will be available on ssc.nic.in.


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OverviewAnthem Biosciences is a Bangalore based Contract Research and Innovation Service Provider (CRISP), located in an Industrial Park in Bangalore with a built-up capacity to house over 500 researchers. Currently, the company employs over 350 people with plenty of room for adding extra capacity.
The people at Anthem Biosciences bring years of relevant experience to the company. A team of experienced Chemists, Biologists, Engineers and Business people own the responsibility of transparent and ethical dealing with customers.
As a CRISP – Anthem offers a whole gamut of services dedicated to enabling and sustaining global research efforts in the discovery of new compounds by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemicals, agriculture chemicals and material science companies. This is done by leveraging the company's core competencies in organic synthesis, process development, analytical chemistry, discovery biology and regulatory compliance.
With its best in class infrastructure Anthem Biosciences can do GMP synthesis ranging from milligram to kilogram, multi-kilogram to multiple tonne scale. Apart from modern well equipped labs, the company has a cGMP kilo lab and a versatile GMP pilot plant.
In Discovery Research, Anthem provides pharmaceutical clients services from generation of hits, transforming hits to leads and optimization of leads to developable drug candidates against known or client's targets. The company has recently commissioned new laboratory space, more than doubling its lab capacity. A new GLP compliant in-vivo facility, new ADMET labs and a pilot fermentation lab have been added.
Anthem Biosciences works with clients on various business modules like FTE (Full Time Equivalent) or FFS ( Fee for Service) or a combination of the above, depending on the complexity of the task and the need of the client. The company is flexible in its approach in evolving sensible and efficient models that suit each client.
In the ever crowding space of CROs, Anthem Biosciences distinguishes itself as a top tier organization, with a highly skilled team, quality services and a guarantee of on-time performance.


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Stick around for the rest of the deals as we'll be posting them each day for the rest of the month. Which one will you be taking advantage of? I've heard great things about the Stila Eye Liners which are 50% off tomorrow. Anyone love or hate them? This girl needs to know 😉
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With some generous help from a friend and the community at large, I've been collecting donated bicycles and caching used parts sales money to fund the repair and distribution of free used bicycles to those in need. We are working on a giveaway in December at an apartment complex here in Gloucester- More details on this once it's confirmed!
In the meantime, in hopes of raising awareness of the origins of Thanksgiving, I'd like to extend the rehab and redistribute offer to anyone of Native American descent on Cape Ann. Please reach out if you or members of your family would like to snag a free bike! 334-BIKES-34 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Tomorrow, as hundreds of millions of americans sit down to feast on this National Day Of Mourning, I hope we can all simultaneously celebrate gratitude for what each of us has *and* remember the price that has been paid for it. To consider what it means, as a representative of our society, to have virtually eradicated and systematically oppressed an entire culture of people over the generations. To recognize that the kind of wisdom European Settlers cleansed from this land is the *exact* kind of medicine our society needs to survive today, in the face of global warming and many other battles. We can't change what's happened in the past, but we can build a bridge to a brighter future by having open, mindful discourse, and a more inclusive perspective on holidays such as these.
Some reading on this subject, if you are so inclined:
- 6 Things Every Non-Native Should Do On Thanksgiving
- https://capeannhistory.org/
- https://historicipswich.org/native-americans-of-the-massachusetts-north-shore/
- http://www.indigenouspeoplesdayma.org/
- http://www.uaine.org/
Thanks for listening =)
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Pets & Animals
This Program Is Making U.S. Cities More Pet-Friendly
Mayors across the country are coming together to make their cities more pet-friendly—and three of them won some extra cash to further their pro-pet initiatives. Here is how the idea started:
In January 2017, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), the official nonpartisan organization for cities of 30,000 or more, and Mars Petcare, a world leader in pet nutrition and pet care products, launched a nationwide city survey to determine what resources and support a city would need to make its community more pet-friendly. The survey found that cities across the country, from outer-ring suburbs to urban cores, need more resources than they can currently provide to create optimal pet-friendly environments. This includes:
- food, facility upgrades and training for shelters
- improved outdoor public amenities for dogs and other pets
- support for local pet adoption, microchipping and spay/neuter programs
- education for business owners on the benefits of establishing pet-friendly policies, plus amenities in retail, restaurant and other business settings
Together, USCM and Mars Petcare launched the Better Cities for Pets grant program, a total of $100,000 in grants that cities could apply to win and use to create pet-friendly communities.
Related: The Most Pet-Friendly Companies in the U.S.
The 2018 winners were announced on June 8. Three cities made the cut to win a portion of the grants and make theirs better cities for pets. These are cities of differing sizes—large, medium and small. Here are the three winners and what they hope to accomplish with the grant money.
1. Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, the large city winner, will use its $50,000 Better Cities for Pets grant to implement the Pets for Life program, a national program that provides pet wellness resources to residents in underserved communities. In its first year, Fort Worth expects to help 700 pets. The program will support those who live in areas that have gone without mainstream veterinary care. Grant money will help to provide free services, such as vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, responsible pet ownership education and other services. "Fort Worth prides itself on being a pet-friendly city, as research shows living with pets enhances quality of life and has numerous health benefits," says Mayor Betsy Price. "This grant will support the city of Fort Worth's Animal Care & Control Unit as they expand efforts to improve animal well-being, as well as provide additional pet care resources and services to our citizens."
2. Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the medium city winner. It will use its $30,000 Better Cities for Pets grant to increase the number of registered therapy animal teams with Pet Partners. These teams are critical for improving mental health and well-being through programs like hospital visits and support for children's literacy. "We are grateful to be the recipient of this Better Cities for Pets grant," says Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. "Thank you to Mars Petcare and the United States Conference of Mayors for this generous grant."
3. Hallandale Beach, Florida
Every year in Broward County, Florida, more than 30,000 domesticated animals become homeless. With the $20,000 Better Cities for Pets grant, Hallandale, the small city winner, will establish a Responsible Pet Ownership campaign. Studies show that education drives positive outcomes for health and safety of the pet, pet owners and the community. When people are prepared for pet ownership and understand how to integrate them into their homes, fewer pets are lost or surrendered. This helps to alleviate stress on animal welfare organizations. "Our residents consider their pets like their children, members of their family," said Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Michele Lazaro. "This grant will allow us to implement programs that make Hallandale Beach the pet-friendliest city in South Florida. I hope this program serves as a role model for other cities to adopt."
These three cities won't be the only winners, says Jam Stewart, vice president, corporate affairs at Mars Petcare. "We received nearly 50 applications from cities across the country that proposed impactful ways to make their communities more pet-friendly. We are humbled by this response and wanted to find a way to support all of the applicant cities to join the Better Cities for Pets movement. We are thrilled to announce that we will be making a $1 million Nutro food donation to support them on their journey."
Other cities that did not apply for the grant or may not have qualified due to their size can still benefit. Through this link on the USCM website, they can download a pet-friendly how-to guide.
When not covering pets or money-saving topics for Parade, you can find writer Leah Ingram hanging out with her two rescue pups Oscar and Sadie or working on her profitable online store called Pawsome Doggie. It sells dog-shaped cake pans and bakeware, dog theme birthday party supplies, and unique gifts and housewares for dog lovers who want to celebrate a dogaversary™. Use code PARADE to save 10 percent.


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Ireland is a young country with a vibrant, hi-tech economy. A third of its population of 4.8m are under the age of 25.
Four out of five people still identify as at least nominally Christian. But Irish society is secularising quickly, as many lose confidence in the established church after a series of high profile abuse scandals.
The good news of the gospel is now seen as bad news by many who have turned their back on faith.
Evangelical Christians make up a small proportion of the population, at 1.3%. But a significant number of these are recent immigrants to the country, meaning only an estimated 1% of indigenous Irish people are evangelical Christians, the lowest in the English-speaking world.
Based in Dublin, the Innovista Ireland team runs the Tempo Leadership Course and Leading for Life conference, and is working hard to equip leaders to pioneer creative and effective ways to reach local people with the hope of Jesus.
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Why Are the Yellow Jackets in South Portland So Angry Right Now?
DATE POSTED: October 29, 2019
In New England, fall is one of the prettiest seasons for residents and tourists alike. However, for resident yellow jackets, fall is a time of survival and extra aggression. Fall is the last chance of life for a yellow jacket, so its determination to find food makes it extremely aggressive toward anyone who tries to get in its way.