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To the Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School Community,
Thank you for continuing to be a part of our amazing family. It is truly an honor to work with all of you as we continue to service our scholars in the upcoming 2019-20 school year. The last three years as your leader have been tremendously rewarding and I appreciate all of the support I've received. This last school year, we continued to push our academic performance and it led to growth in both Math and ELA school-wide averages; topping our previous school milestone. Our scholars are performing at their highest level and we hope to continue to see these improvements in the 2019-20 academic year. Together, we work to hold our students to high expectations, pushing their academics, and improving our school culture. We are the Spartan FORCE and we will continue to increase access to a rigorous education for all of our kids. I continue to expect "no blame, no shame, and no excuses" as we enter our 13th year. Time is of the essence and we must demonstrate urgency when addressing the challenges we face.
Data Highlights
As we continue to fine tune all of our programs and services, I'm excited about the upcoming year. First, we will continue to push for learning that challenges all of our scholars, taking them to the "NEXT LEVEL!", through the successful execution of the instructional cycle and the implementation of strategies to provide access to all scholars. Second, we will continue to communicate the school-wide learning outcomes, known as the "Spartan FORCE" expectations, to all of our stakeholders and apply the PBIS model to generate a positive learning environment for all of our scholars. We are Future leaders, we Own our learning, we are Resilient, we are going to College, we are Engaged. Third, we will continue to program students into their Personalized Learning blocks to serve specific student needs based on the student's Lexile and CAASPP levels. Finally, we will continue to host a strong extracurricular program through After School All-Stars that has hosted various championship teams, while also expanding our Student Technology Leader program to include all three grade levels.
I would like to end this message by continuing to highlight our vision to embed social justice. Skirball is preparing scholars for a direction that is opposite their trajectory. We push away the inequalities that our scholars face by teaching them about the world, increasing their ability to read and compute, and by modeling leadership qualities and behaviors. As a community, we must continue to be resilient and cherish the time we have with our kids. Our school is a bridge that will lead them to a place of prosperity and hope for a good future, and we will walk them across together.
Marco Ibarra
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School Principal


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The new UK M&S Christmas campaign is the kind that drives creatives mad; formulaic, celebrity-stuffed and with a horrible music track by the Bee Gees.
But that's adverts for you. Who cares if it's all those things so long as it gets the shoppers through the door?
Although even M&S marketing director Steve Sharp must be thinking that its by now customary Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show formula (get as many celebs in there as possible and make them look like good sports) from RKCR/Y&R is sagging a bit around the edges.
What next? Bruce Forsyth?

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January 15, 2020
Atlanta police make monumental move, disband entire drug unit to focus on actual crime
fromFreeThoughtProject: "Violent crime and gang activity must be the Department's primary focus and where we will have a greater impact on the crimes affecting those most often victimized in our communities."
Individual Liberty: America's First Principle The War on Unapproved Voluntary Exchange
John Stossel: Occupational licensing hurts the little guy
fromReason: People who want to work should be allowed to work.
Regulation Nation
Elderly, wheelchair-bound woman alleges TSA agents groped her body in full view of other travelers
fromFreeThoughtProject: TSA employees reportedly ordered a 95-year-old leukemia patient in a wheelchair to remove her adult diaper so that agents could search her.
Police State America Government is Watching Every Move You Make
VIDEO: Ayn Rand - Entitlements Cannot Be Rights
fromLibertyPen/YouTube: A brilliant explanation of rights and entitlements and the inherent difference in the two.
Individual Liberty: America's First Principle
Walter E Williams: Unappreciated crime costs
fromCreators: Criminal activity imposes huge costs on black residents in low-income neighborhoods of cities such as Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit, St. Louis, Philadelphia and many others.
The Government is Not Us
Nullify government tyranny: In 2020, harness the power of your discontent
fromDailyBell: Twenty years into the 21st century, and what do we have to show for it? Government corruption, tyranny and abuse have propelled us at warp speed towards a full-blown police state.


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Friday, 22 November 2019
Insulated Tanks with Internal Snow Frames
Who: Cardrona Alpine Resort
Products: 7 x Promax 30000L Insulated Tanks with Internal Snow Frames
Where: Cardrona Skifield
Why: Increased accommodation capacity at the resort required 200,000 Litre of water storage for Fire Fighting purposes.
What: Promax worked closely with Hadley Consultants and was able to help Cardrona Skifield overcome these unique challenges.
- Burying Tank 1m in ground reduces the tanks visual impact while burying the pipework help reduce freezing issues.
- The insulation strengthens and helps the protect the water from winter alpine conditions.
- Internal Snow frame combats snow loading on tank dome.
- Seismic Stainless Flex coupling connections for movement in a seismic event.
- Anti-Vortex suction plates inside the tank to meet the fire storage criteria.


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Having seen a few pieces made using it and watched a few tutorials I decided to dip my toe into Cinema 4D and found I instantly love it. In comparison to other software I have used I find it rewarding much quicker with simple effects or modifiers having a huge impact and producing something visually interesting within a short space of time.
Here's just a couple of simple images I made using the 'Explosion FX' deformer and messing with transparent textures:
And here's something else experimenting with the 'Emitter' and 'Rigid Body/ Collider' objects.


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Villanova is the odds on favorite to win the tournament. Their only two conferences losses came to Providence (snow make up) and at Xavier. Other than those hiccups, the Wildcats have looked like the best team in the conference. Motivation and execution will be something to watch for during the conference tournament.
Top Contender to Knock off the Favorite
Despite losing to Villanova twice, Seton Hall seems to be in line to be the biggest threat to Villanova. The Pirates are 9-2 in their last 11 with both losses coming to Butler. Luckily for Seton Hall, the Bulldogs are on the same side of the bracket as Villanova.
Fell Off the Radar
Providence is 5-6 in their last 11 and they look like a tired team that has run out of gas. The Friars depend heavily on Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil and both might be wearing down. Lunardi projects Providence as an 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament but they will need to bright lights of New York City to wake them up if they expect to get out of the first weekend.
Players You Want To Get To Know
Isaiah Whitehead (Seton Hall)
Henry Ellenson (Marquette)
Maurice Watson Jr (Creighton)
Eli Cain (DePaul)
Kassoum Yakwe (St. John's)
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Belly to Baby Childbirth Services
Brooksville, FL Service range 50 miles
Birth Fee
$950 to $1725
Postpartum Rate
$25 to $35
Birth Fee
$950 to $1725
Postpartum Rate
$25 to $35
15 years and 250 births attended
15 years and 150 families served
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Type of practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas
Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 1 to 4 postpartum families
Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals
Attends birth center births? Some Birth Centers
Attends home births? Some Home Births
Brooksville, FL Service range 50 miles
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I highly recommend Taylor. She is attentive and understanding. Somehow she knew EXACTLY what to do during my birth. She has a great philosophy. She is very kind. She listens to your needs and desires. She helped me through induction options, and talked to me with medical knowledge when I needed more after Drs appts. She helped me make decisions by listening and offering pros and cons.
I would definitely hire her again.
Amazing! We attended 3 childbirth classes that Taylor hosted and we decided to use her as our doula. She and Katie helped us EVERY step of the way. We will be using her again with our next child. Taylor is a FANTASTIC resource, but an even better person. Genuine, caring & fully invested. Hire with confidence.
I had never heard of a doula before I was pregnant. Mid-way through my pregnancy, I started talking to my mom friends about labor and delivery. It was very important to me to have an unmedicated birth. I had no interest in pain medication or an epidural. One of my friends said she had a doula who really helped her through her labor and was a great resource during her pregnancy. So, I started doing some research which eventually led me to set up a meeting with Taylor who is a doula local to our area. It was amazing to find someone who didn't think I was insane for not wanting an epidural! Having a doula just for the information and support during my pregnancy was invaluable. I had a perfect pregnancy until 38 weeks when I was diagnosed with pre-eclamsia resulting in an induction which failed and an eventual c-section. Taylor and her partner, Patricia, were by our side at the hospital every step of the way explaining our options and giving us the information we needed to make very tough decisions. They even stayed with my husband and I during the c-section. We both felt so supported and comforted knowing they were with us. Even though we didn't have the perfect birth we planned, having a doula really helped make the experience positive and help us focus on our ultimate goal- birthing our baby. Taylor and Patricia also provided lactation support after our daughter was born. She is over 7 months old now and we are still exclusively breastfeeding thanks to Taylor and Patricia's initial support. I tell anyone and everyone who will listen now that every woman should have a doula during her pregnancy, labor and birth! If we have more children, I hope Taylor and Patricia will be able to be apart of that experience as well.
Taylor Theodore... Where do I begin to say how much she helped me? She was awesome from doing in home birthing classes with my husband and I, to helping me get through the painful labor. We weren't the type to go to a birthing class with a bunch of people, so she drove to our home and did them in our living room. She is so personable and caring. There was so much about pregnancy and labor that I did now know, and she informed me of all the options I had. She was there for me 24/7 when I was experiencing something or just had questions. She made me feel so comfortable to talk to her about anything. She is like having a best friend that is there for you no matter what & has plenty of knowledge in pregnancy, labor and post partum. I had so many issues with breast feeding after I had my son & she came to my house and helped me by showing me different positions & techniques to help. She was without a doubt a lifesaver. She took photos and notes the day I was in labor and I love having those to look at now. I am so thankful to have had her.
I've known Taylor and her family for most of my life. So when my son and his wife were expecting their first baby it was reassuring to know that Taylor was their doula! ?? She had so much knowledge about everything from conception through birth and breastfeeding. She made me, as a grandmother, feel like it was ok to ask questions or advice. Taylor was there for our whole family, day or night. Nothing was ever a burden. She went above and beyond what we ever could've imagined to help prepare us for the birth of my grandson and the months that would follow. Having a Doula is not like having a doctor. It's more like having 24 HR access to a best friend with the skill set that is almost comparable to a midwife. One of the many things that I loved was how much less i "worried " about the unknowns because there really were none after she was hired. She's just amazing in every way. She documented everything with notes, Times, and beautiful photographs when my daughter-in-law's labor started. She captured so many moments that I never would have seen. It was awesome to watch the Photostory that she put together . How she managed to do that and still be 100% present for my son and his wife, I will never know. When my grandson turned one, I was so surprised to see that Taylor had taken the time to post some pictures from his birth on their Facebook and to write a little happy birthday message at the exact time that he was born. She is meticulous and doesn't miss anything. She works so well with the midwives and the hospital staff. Taylor is very well respected for obvious reasons. I know that our family will always have her as a Doula for any births in this family. For baby shower gifts for friends, I usually just give money now and recommend getting Taylor for a Doula . It's The best gift I've ever given!
I have had three home births, but not until my third did I seek out a doula. My babies come very quickly, and after a tense pushing stage of only four minutes for my second baby, I ended up transferring to the hospital with serious tearing and a hematoma requiring surgery. When I became pregnant with my third baby, I knew I would have to be proactive about finding support and methods to prevent that from happening again! I settled on a waterbirth and a doula, and contacted Taylor at my midwife's recommendation. We got along wonderfully from the first visit, and I knew I had to hire her! She listened attentively to my needs and helped me come up with a "game plan" to make the pushing stage more controlled and gentle. She, along with the midwife, calmed me down as baby day approached and I got panicky that what happened with my second would happen again. During my labor, she was there for whatever I needed - to chat, bring me things, and take (absolutely wonderful) pictures. When the pushing stage hit, I started to panic and tense up like I had the first two times, but her voice broke through the fog coaching me firmly to breathe, calm down, slow down. That sweet baby came quickly and peacefully, with not even a stitch necessary! I could never have done it without my amazing team of my husband, midwife, and Taylor. We are moving states, but if I could pack her up in the truck and take her with me for my next birth, I would!! She is a lovely, friendly, strong woman; my kiddos loved her and we will all miss her dearly.
I can't imagine what it would have been like without having Taylor with my husband and I during my labor and delivery. Being first time parents Taylor was very helpful with all our questions we had during our prenatal visits. I loved being able to text/call her anytime I needed to. The support we had during labor was everything we needed. When labor went south and my son got stuck she was a huge help every step of the way. She drove to the hospital while I was recovering at the birthing center. She came back and picked me up when I was ready to go. Every question I had post partum she had an answer for. She is a very loving, kind, and wonderful person! I would definitely have her again for the next baby if we weren't moving! Thank you Taylor for all your help and support through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post partum! <3
Taylor was very supportive in what we wanted she even helped us keep away those mean Nurses that kept trying to push pain medication lol. She was always encouraging even when I thought I just couldn't do it anymore. She helped me feel empowered in my decision for a natural birth , she went over our birth plan with us multiple times to ensure we knew exactly what we wanted and that she understood exactly what we wanted. She's funny and loving and kind one of the best choices we could have made for our birth plans.
I remember when I was in pain and couldn't get comfortable she always had another idea on how to move or adjust myself for more pain relief, she help with massages, pressure points and just all around comfort. She also took beautiful pictures so we could remember the day our beautiful children are born. If we decide to have more children in the future I will definitely be giving her a call. I couldn't have imagined better births thanks again Taylor
Taylor and her company Belly to Baby are amazing! She takes time to get to know you and your preferences for your birthing experience. She wants to know all of your preferences, from pain management to who you want in the labor room with you, so that she can act as a knowledgable liason between you and medical personnel. Everything is communicated ahead of time, then when you are in labor, everything is taken care of. It's like you have this friend in the room who is looking out for you, and she knows exactly how you want things to go. She is also there to support your signficant other, and it makes the entire process a special moment when it could have been a stressful one. Our first birth could have gone a whole lot differently in a negative way if Taylor hadn't been with us. Taylor even got priceless pictures immediately after our daughter was born that we would not have otherwise had. Now, we have that wonderful moment captured forever!
Also, Taylor works with another wonderful doula, Patricia, whose expertise in lactation was such a blessing and made our breastfeeding experience a smooth and enjoyable process. Patricia and Taylor make a great team and are there to support even each other's clients. They both have such a passion for what they do and they make a difference in each and every mom's life that they touch.
So, now that we are expecting baby number 2, we are thrilled that Taylor is once again going to be our doula. It's like having a friend who knows you and supports you come along for one of the most amazing moments of your life. Thank you, Taylor, for making us feel comfortable, educating us, and for being available at a moment's notice. You're the best!
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Map opening
Khadein, the land of magic.
It is ruled by the Demon King, Garnef, and is a sanctuary for mages.
As soon as the mages begin chanting, no warrior can defend themselves.
One… and another one…
Brave warriors come and fall, one by one.
A cursed town of darkness…
It seems those fools have come running here after all. They understand nothing.
As long as I have my Maph spell, I am invincible.
White Sage, even you will be unable to stop me.
As long as the Dragon Goddess remains at the ancient Raman temple no star's light can illuminate my darkness.
You can't use armour to defend against magic.
Instead, you can use the MShield staff or Pure Water.
Male villager:
You can't defeat the Demon King, Garnef.
His Maph spell protects him.
The only thing that can harm him is Gato's Starlight…
…Oh, this is bad.
Please leave this place at once.
Garnef leaves
I'm afraid I don't have time to continue playing games with you.
If you want to recover the Falchion, then come to Thebes.
Versus Garnef
Those that dare to wield weapons against me will die.
I'll show you the horrors of my sealing magic, Maph.
Chapter end
Prince Marth…
I am Archsage Gato.
I am currently using my magic to communicate with you.
… It is saddening to see you being mocked by Garnef…
Listen to me well.
Garnef and Miroa were both my pupils.
But Garnef stole Maph from me and disappeared.
Mmm… He indeed has the Falchion as well.
With Maph and the Falchion, the Durhua Empire has nothing to fear.
This world will eventually be theirs.
So long as Garnef has Maph, you won't be able to defeat him.
…However… There is one method.
Find the Star and Light Orbs and bring them to me.
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Oct 30, 2011
Phuwanalee Resort - Khao Yai
Greenery Resort - Khao Yai
Lotus pond
Moral Saying
Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Hall
Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Hall called shortly in Thai "Sala Klang" and the wide area front of the Provincial Hall is where many provincial ceremonies take place,also many local provincial offices are located in the same area. Sala Klang is around 500 m. from Thao Suranaree Monument.
Another entry about Sala Klang
Another entry about Sala Klang
Oct 27, 2011
Chulalongkorn Day 2011 in Korat
On the 23rd of October every year is Chulalongkorn Day or generally called Piyamaharaj Day held to commemorate the death of King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) who passed away in 1910.
In Korat City, the ceremony held in the morning at Chulalongkorn Statue, situated front of Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Hall. Nakhon Ratchasima Governer, local government officials, and Korat people were invited to lay a wreath at the foot of the statue.
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Cancellation Policy
The client is entitled to cancel the package by SMS or email, giving the reason. In case of early cancellation (more than 24 hours) no cancellation fees are required. If the client cancels a reservation less than 12 hours, LM Holiday Egypt reserves the cancellation fee in full amount of the booked package or holiday package. In the event of cancellation for medical reasons, the full amount is refunded to the client without cancellation fee – confirmation from the doctor is required.
LM Holiday Egypt reserves the right to cancel or move the trip due to other influences (eg bad weather, off-season trips). In the event of a complete cancellation of the trip, LM Holiday Egypt will refund the client 100% of the amount paid.
LM Holiday Egypt reserves the right to place a customer at another hotel on the basis of overbooking, hotel accommodation of the same or higher category. Overcrowding can also be part of the stay. Further claims against travel agency are excluded.
LM Holiday Egypt reserves the right to charge the total amount of the cancellation fee for domestic air transport and accommodation associated with excursions of 1 day and more. In case of cancellation, 100% of the total price will be charged.


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St Heliers School is a full primary (Years 0 to 8) of 710 children. The school roll comprises 48 percent Pākehā, four percent Māori, two percent Pacific and the remainder is made up of children from a diverse range of ethnicities.
Since the 2014 ERO evaluation professional learning and development for team leaders has focused on establishing a coaching approach to support and continually build teachers' practice. St Heliers School is a member of the Glendowie Community of Learning|Kāhui Ako (CoL).
The board, senior leadership team and teachers have been responsive to areas for development identified in the 2014 ERO report. As a result staff appraisal systems and the quality of internal evaluation have continued to improve.
St Heliers School is highly effective in achieving equitable outcomes for children.
The school responds well to Māori and other children whose learning and achievement needs acceleration. Many useful processes are in place to support children to achieve equity and excellence including effective pastoral care, leadership and governance.
Further developments to support the school's ongoing improvement involve extending the use of innovative learning practices, refining strategic and annual planning, and strengthening bicultural practice.
Children are achieving excellent educational outcomes. School performance has been sustained over time through well-focused, embedded processes and practices. This school has successfully addressed in-school disparity in educational outcomes.
ERO is likely to carry out the next review in four to five years.
St Heliers School responds well to Māori and other children whose learning and achievement needs acceleration.
The school's 2016 student achievement data show that most children achieve very well in relation to National Standards. Over time achievement levels in reading, writing and mathematics have continued to increase. Māori children achieve well above regional and national levels. Pacific children's achievement is particularly high. The school leaders and teachers are aware of some disparity between Māori and non-Maori learners in writing and are focused on addressing this.
The inclusive culture of the school supports all children well to reach their potential. Children with additional learning needs are closely monitored. They benefit from interventions designed to meet their individual learning needs. Their progress is tracked to evaluate how effectively these interventions are accelerating their achievement.
Teachers use a variety of useful processes to ensure the dependability of overall teacher judgements (OTJs) about children's achievement. Moderation within the CoL could further support the quality of OTJs.
Personal excellence, well rounded development and outstanding citizenship are identified as the school's valued outcomes for children.
St Heliers School has many useful processes in place to support children to achieve equity and excellence, including effective pastoral care, leadership and governance.
The school culture is very effective in supporting the wellbeing of children and their families. Senior leaders and teachers value the importance of knowing children and families very well. This in-depth knowledge and ethic of care is well modelled by the senior leadership team. Trustees and senior leaders attribute children's success to the school's ongoing connectedness with families, and the vision and values at the heart of the school.
The purposeful, settled, attractive learning environments promote positive outcomes for children effectively. Children are highly engaged in, and talk knowledgeably about, their learning. They have opportunities to learn individually and in groups through a variety of formal and informal settings.
The school is committed to adopting modern teaching practices while retaining the benefits of proven approaches. Children in the senior classes know about their achievement and progress, and manage aspects of their own learning. Senior leaders identify that extending this good practice to other class levels will be beneficial to children's independence and learning.
Teachers provide high quality learning opportunities for children. They actively engage children in their own learning while adhering to the school's expectations of structure and formality. Teachers use relevant contexts to make learning meaningful for children. Classrooms are positive and children and teachers share mutual respect. Children are well supported to become independent learners.
Leadership is distributed and highly visible across the school. Leaders practise improvement focused internal evaluation. They have developed systems and structures to promote teachers' collective responsibility for those children most at risk of not achieving. Team leaders participate in ongoing professional development, which includes coaching, to extend the consistency of teacher practice and to realise school goals.
The school community has high expectations for all children with regards to their behaviour and effort to succeed. Positive relationships are a feature of the school. The school community has many formal and informal opportunities to have input into the direction of the school. Parents are involved in the life of the school.
Trustees are highly visible in their involvement around the school. They are proud of and committed to the school. Trustees bring expertise and skills to their roles and undertake relevant board training. They scrutinise the student achievement information they receive and focus on equity and excellence for all children.
The school has many structures and processes in place to raise children's achievement.The school is very well placed to continue making improvements that impact positively on children's learning.
Agreed next steps include:
refine and align strategic and annual planning to clarify actions necessary to achieve desired outcomes
continue to develop and implement initiatives that promote Māori as tangata whenua and bicultural understandings for all
continue to extend the school wide pedagogy to promote innovative educational practices that extend student agency and the use of digital technologies.
Before the review, the board and principal of the school completed the ERO Board Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklists. In these documents they attested that they had taken all reasonable steps to meet their legislative obligations related to the following:
board administration
management of health, safety and welfare
personnel management
asset management.
During the review, ERO checked the following items because they have a potentially high impact on student safety and wellbeing:
emotional safety of students (including prevention of bullying and sexual harassment)
physical safety of students
teacher registration and certification
processes for appointing staff
stand down, suspension, expulsion and exclusion of students
school policies in relation to meeting the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 (the Code) established under section 238F of the Education Act 1989. The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code.
At the time of this review there were 13 international students attending the school.
The school provides very well for the pastoral care of its International Students. Their well-being and progress are closely monitored. Very good help is offered to children whose first language is one other than English. Families of International students are supported to integrate comfortably into the community.
Children are achieving excellent educational outcomes. School performance has been sustained over time through well-focused, embedded processes and practices. This school has successfully addressed in-school disparity in educational outcomes.
ERO is likely to carry out the next review in four-to-five years.
Violet Tu'uga Stevenson
Deputy Chief Review Officer Northern (Acting)
14 September 2017
Ministry of Education profile number
School type
Full Primary (Years 1 to 8)
School roll
Gender composition
Boys 55% Girls 45%
Ethnic composition
Number of International Students
Review team on site
July 2017
Date of this report
14 September 2017
Most recent ERO report(s)
Education Review
Education Review
Education Review
May 2014
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Welcome to YouTube Millionaires, where we profile channels that have recently crossed the one million subscriber mark. There are channels crossing this threshold every week, and each has a story to tell about YouTube success. Read previous installments of YouTube Millionaires here.
Danielle Cohn wasn't yet a teenager when she began gathering fans. She got her start making videos on the shortform lip-synching video app Musical.ly, and her popularity on the platform resulted in a deal with production company Millennial Muzik. Cohn's first song with the company was "Marilyn Monroe," for which she and all her friends filmed a glitzy music video. But Musical.ly wasn't equipped to host a full-length music vid, so once the project was completed, Cohn's mom decided to upload it on her own YouTube channel to share it with the world.
Things snowballed from there. Cohn (who's now 15) liked YouTube, and wanted to keep making longer productions — and not just music videos, but lifestyle videos like the ones she saw trending on the platform: challenges, and reaction vids, and stories about her life.
She made her debut on YouTube by posting "Marilyn Monroe" to her own channel in early 2018. The video got a big reaction from viewers (it currently has more than 10.5 million views), and that summer, she committed herself to ramping up her content production to grow her YouTube audience.
She's since released a number of other songs, including her most recent, "No Way" (below). She stays on top of YouTube's top trends, filming things like 24-hour challenges and wild pranks. Cohn currently posts two videos per week, but she's hoping to ramp that up to three — especially since she's now an official YouTube Millionaire, with more than 1.1 million subscribers.
Check out our chat with her below.
Tubefilter: How does it feel to hit one million subscribers? What do you have to say to your fans?
Danielle Cohn: I am still in shock that I hit a million. It feels amazing, and I am so thankful. When I found out, I started to cry. I have worked so hard for this. To my fans: I love you all so much. I wouldn't be here without you guys. Thank you so much for believing me and sticking by my side. I promise to always work hard for you guys.
Tubefilter: You have a huge fanbase spread across multiple social media sites. Where did you get your start? How did you decide to join YouTube?
DC: I started on the app Musical.ly. My family was going through a rough time, so I found Musical.ly and started have fun posting. I blew up on the app and was offered my first song, called "Marilyn Monroe." I was only 12 years old at the time when my mom decided to use her YouTube channel to post "Marilyn Monroe." About a year ago, I wanted to do more than just Musical.ly videos, so I decided to start making YouTube videos. I enjoyed it, and my fans started asking me for more, so over the summer, I started posting twice a week. While I was doing that, I also worked hard on building my Instagram page up to a million followers.
Tubefilter: Did you move over to TikTok after Musical.ly shuttered? How does your creative process work differently for YouTube content versus TikTok content?
DC: I was a top creator, and gave Musical.ly so much of my time. Unfortunately, I don't do much on TikTok, because I enjoy making YouTube videos more. Even though creating YouTube videos takes a lot more dedication and editing time, I love it!
On YouTube, I make 24-hour challenges, and do other trending challenges like turning myself into stuff. Making a normal YouTube video does take long hours — sometimes I make videos for 24 hours straight. But like I said, I love filming and putting out new stuff for my fans.
Tubefilter: Have you ever worked with brands for partnerships or sponsored videos? How did those partnerships and sponsorships come about?
DC: My business contact is on my social pages, so brands usually email me about how we can work together. From there, my mom and I will figure out which the best brands are for me to work with. One of my biggest brand partners is Fashion Nova. I also am an ambassador for Bang Energy.
Tubefilter: What do you think makes your voice stand out on YouTube?
DC: I personally think what makes my voice stand out is how I remain consistent and keep going despite any haters or negativity. Most people couldn't handle getting dislikes or bad comments. For myself, I don't care — I keep pushing through because no one can ruin my dream or bring me down.
Tubefilter: How do you come up with video ideas for your channel?
DC: I follow a lot of trends. I go and see what is trending on social media, and then make a video in my own way. I also ask my fans what they would like to see. Besides that, I do things that interest me. I love fashion, so I love to do outfit hauls. I am a fan of 24-hour challenges, so I try to do as many as I can in fun places.
Tubefilter: What else do you get up to in your daily life?
DC: I am in ninth grade, so every day I have school to do. I do it online, so I am able to do work in the early mornings and also at night. I do a lot of photoshoots and go into the studio a lot. I make sure to post once a day on Instagram, so I'm doing that and making YouTube videos most of my day.
Tubefilter: When did you notice your YouTube channel really starting to pick up subscribers? How did you know when you'd found your audience, and how did you grow that audience?
DC: I noticed over the summer that my audience was picking up. I was only doing one video a week. At that moment, I knew I needed to step it up and do two videos a week. I considered all the negative feedback I got and made sure I improved every video, plus continued to do what my fans loved about me. I grew my audience based off wanting to prove to all my haters I am great at what I do.
After working hard for months of doing trending challenges and being consistent, I have over a million followers now! The more I worked and the more videos I put out, the more I gained supporters. I wanted my fans to see the real me, and that's what they always get on my YouTube channel.
Tubefilter: What's your favorite part of making content on YouTube?
DC: My favorite part of making content is doing videos that will make my fans happy. I love acting and want to be a reality star one day, so YouTube is helping me with my dream.
Tubefilter: What's next for your channel? Any plans looking to the future?
DC: I want to put out more music. I have been in the studio making lots of great music. I also want to do a lot more 24-hour challenges. I just recently got a new editor, so I hope to start working on doing three videos a week for my fans. My fans are going to see more of my family — my mom and my brother Chad. I am also going to work on doing more workout routines for my fitness fans.
I'm telling you, if you are not subscribed already, you need to go subscribe and see what I have planned next! Once again, thank you to all my fans for always supporting me. I love you all so much.
You can add yourself to the ranks of Cohn's more-than-a-million YouTube subscribers at her channel YouTube.com/DaniCohn.


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Remember to celebrate "Pi Day" on March 14. Pi (Greek letter "π") is the name of a constant number in mathematics that represents the relationship between a circle's diameter (its width) and its circumference (the distance around the circle). The value of the number is 3.1415926535… (and its digits go on forever).
Since March 14 is written as 3/14 in some countries, this day is celebrated as Pi Day. Many people eat and gift food in the shape of a circle (pizza and pies) to celebrate the number. The mirror image of "3.14" spells "PIE" (image).
Some nations where the date is written as day/month celebrate Pi Approximation Day on July 22. This is because the fraction 22/7 is used as an approximation of pi.
Albert Einstein, one of the world's greatest scientists, was born on Pi Day. When you look at the image, you most probably see Albert Einstein. Now squint your eyes, who do you see now? The Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe's image is hidden in there.
Image Credits: http://www.piday.org for the 3.14-PIE shirt image and the Pi Day image, http://cvcl.mit.edu for the Einstein-Monroe image
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Start this recipe by mixing together the honey and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken strips to the mixture and coat all over in the mustard mixture. Next, mix together the dried breadcrumbs and thyme and season well with salt and pepper. Place the coat chicken strips with the breadcrumb mixture and place onto a greased baking tray. Drizzle over 1 tbsp olive oil and bake in the oven at 200`c for 10 minutes, turning around half way through the cooking time. Meanwhile, make the salad by alternatively spooning the sweet corn, red onion, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese into 2 jars. Mix together the oil and balsamic and season well with pepper and salt. To serve, arrange the cooked breaded honey and mustard chicken strips onto a serving plate with the salad jars and pour over the prepared dressing.
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An example of what happened to pensions in the United Kingdom on Friday 24 July 2016. The percentage figures represent a single day's change. A lot of it difficult to predict. Have to confess I almost made a serious mistake but was lucky because I stuck to a safe strategy. But wouldn't it have been nice to be invested in North America and sold on Friday. The decision would have had to be made two days earlier.
The above table should freak you out. It's one day's change on a typical British pension due to the volatility of the global markets on 24 July 2016.
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Ouch! The restack doesn't keep the size of the original stacked image. Here is the image again so that you can see a bigger version of it.
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The 41 year old Labour MP for Batley and Spen was killed as she made her way to a constituency surgery.
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Jicama Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Great Summer Salad to go with Grilled Fish, Pork or Chicken
Servings: 4
- One Large Jicama (make sure it's not refrigerated when you purchase - some stores incorrectly keep Jicama in the refrigerator case -- it's in the potato family, should NEVER be refrigerated)
- One Fresh Pineapple, cut and peeled and cored
- One Large Cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro Leaves
- Dressing
- 3 TBS Frozen Pineapple Orange Juice Concentrate
- Juice from a Fresh Lime
- 1 tsp Garlic salt
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Squirt of Either Raw Honey or Organic Stevia/Agave Blend (Whole Earth makes a good one).
- Two Squirts of Sriracha Sauce
- Peel the Jicama with a sharp peeler (throw in a garbage not in a trash compactor as it will clog up a sink -- very woody). Cut the Jicama into sliced around 1/2 inch thick and then diagonally and then again vertically to form small cubes (around 1/2 inch each).
- Peel the cucumber to form stripes on the Cucumber. Slice long ways and then into thirds. Turn and dice into similar sized cubes as the Jicama.
- To prepare the pineapple, cut bottom and top off, cut in half. Cut into one fourth sections and then into eighths while standing up. Use a sharp knife and take the core off of each piece (and save for juicing). Cut rind off and dice the Pineapple meat. Add all the ingredients along with diced Cilantro leaves together.
- To make the Dressing, put all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend. Pour over the Jicama, Cucumber and Pineapple/Cilantro mixture and toss gently.
- Serve with chicken, fish or pork. Great for a light grill out.


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FortKeen: Battle Royale is a new survival genre game under development. This round-based multiplayer game features a giant island map. Up to 100 players can enter it by taking a ride on a hot air balloon bus. Players need to drop from it at a location they want. Otherwise they will be dropped anyway after 30 seconds.
You can build wooden structures which could help you staying alive or reach otherwise impossible to reach places. You can collect bullets or bombs which will help you eliminate other players. A harmful storm will begun shortly after and will shrink the playable area. You need to escape it and move into the safe area. The last one remaining alive wins the round.
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Well, that's partly true. Keen Galaxy Defender came out after the Major Keen mock-up I made back then and it even uses some of my graphics. My DM multiplayer mock-up screenshot inspired many and NetKeen become a thing shortly after. So in a way I was part of some projects that do exist now. Hopefully soon something else as well.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Tuesday that he will hold a Senate vote on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Green New Deal that she introduced last week. 2020 presidential hopefuls were quick to embrace the radical plan that she claims is needed for earth's sustainability.
The Republicans were not as inclined as the Democrats, pointing out what may be the most far-reaching proposal to ever be considered in Congress, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., unveiled her "Green New Deal" on Thursday – a government-led overhaul of virtually every aspect of American life that would guarantee a host of taxpayer-covered benefits for all and phase out fossil fuels.
Along the way, her office says the plan would aim to make air travel obsolete, upgrade or replace every building in America to ensure energy efficiency and give economic security even to those "unwilling" to work.
"Today is the day that we truly embark on a comprehensive agenda of economic, social and racial justice in the United States of America," she said alongside Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and other lawmakers outside the Capitol. "That's what this agenda is all about."
The plan, which calls for a massive package of big-government proposals including health care for all, quickly picked up the backing of major 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls including Sens. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. — who all co-sponsored the resolution.
The backlash from those who actually read the proposal caused Ocasio-Cortez to completely remove the proposal and the frequently asked questions post from her congressional website. It has not been restored to her congressional website as of Saturday morning but is available via archive and its text saved online.
Business Insider reports:
McConnell's move is designed to force Senate Democrats, and 2020 contenders in particular, to go on record with whether or not they support the resolution's far-reaching agenda. The roadmap for potential future legislation includes a 10-year mobilization to decarbonize the economy, a federal jobs guarantee program, and universal healthcare and housing.
"We'll give everybody an opportunity to go on record and see how they feel about the Green New Deal," McConnell told reporters on Tuesday afternoon.
In this regard, McConnell's interests are aligned with progressive activists, who are already pushing aggressively to make the Green New Deal a litmus test for Democrats in 2020.
McConnell confirmed Tuesday afternoon that he will bring a vote on the Green New Deal, telling to reporters on Capitol Hill:
"I've noted with great interest the Green New Deal. And we're going to be voting on that in the Senate. Give everybody an opportunity to go on record and see how they feel about the Green New Deal."
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The vote has not yet been scheduled.
President Donald Trump and his party have denounced the Green New Deal as a "socialist wish list" and "a laundry list of government giveaways." Trump told a rally of supporters that the plan would eliminate cars, airplanes, and cows — none of which are proposed in the resolution.
The 14-page nonbinding House resolution is the culmination of months of negotiation among environmental groups, progressive lawmakers, and impacted communities. The measure was cosponsored by nine senators — including several Democratic presidential candidates — and more than 60 House Democrats.
The resolution provides an outline for a series of bills Ocasio-Cortez and her congressional allies plan to write to push forward the environmental and social programs they propose. The GND's ultimate goal is to make the US economy carbon-neutral by moving to 100% renewable energy, while simultaneously creating jobs and stimulating the economy.
But the lawmakers haven't all endorsed the specific goals laid out in Ocasio-Cortez's resolution.
President Trump encouraged the Democrats to 'press forward with the Green New Deal' considering it a gift leading into the 2020 election.
I think it is very important for the Democrats to press forward with their Green New Deal. It would be great for the so-called "Carbon Footprint" to permanently eliminate all Planes, Cars, Cows, Oil, Gas & the Military – even if no other country would do the same. Brilliant!
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November 2, 2017
An Evening in Support of Financial Assistance
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We are thrilled to announce native Kansas Citian and former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest as our featured speaker for the 2017 Ages of Excellence Celebration benefiting Village Shalom residents who rely on the community for vital care and services. One-in-four residents on our main campus receive financial assistance totaling an average of $1.4 million annually. Proceeds from this event contribute to Village Shalom making this assistance a reality.
Join us for an evening themed "Building Connections" to be held on Thursday, November 2nd at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza.
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Buffet followed by the 7:30 p.m. Presentation Ages of Excellence sponsors at the Advocate level and above are invited to a VIP Reception with Mr. Earnest.
To be acknowledged in the evening's printed program, Partner level and above, please register by Friday, October 13th. We ask that sponsors submit their invitation/guest list RSVPs by Monday, October 23rd.
Please contact Nikol D. Terrill at 913-266-8119 for sponsorship information.
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As former White House Press Secretary, Josh Earnest worked alongside President Barack Obama on the campaign trail, in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One. Now a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, the Kansas City native draws on a decade of insider access, where he helped the Leader of the Free World manage and react to urgent developments in politics, business and national security. Mr. Earnest stood before the White House press corps each day for three years and in doing so earned a reputation for uncommon poise under an intense spotlight where there is no margin for error.


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Here Are the Top Contenders From the U.S. News Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money Awards
As you budget for your next vehicle purchase, it's important to keep in mind that a car that offers value does not have to lack quality. There are plenty of vehicles that receive excellent reviews and are still affordable, even in our luxury compact SUV rankings.
You'll have to live with your new SUV for some time, so being confident about your financial decision – while assuring that you're satisfied with the vehicle – is a balancing act. It's critical to assess the SUV's history of safety and reliability and assure you're getting the features and performance you desire, without overextending your budget.
The U.S. News Best Cars for the Money awards are designed to help you with this daunting task. Winners are chosen using a composite score based on a combination of each vehicle's overall quality and value.
To measure quality, we use the U.S. News overall scores from our rankings, which factor in expert reviews from the automotive press, as well as safety and reliability data. To measure value, we use TrueCar average transaction prices and Vincentric five-year total cost of ownership data.
Remember that we update U.S. News scores often as new expert reviews and data become available. So, the scores in this slideshow may not match the scores in our rankings.
Read through the following slides to learn more about our top picks for the 2018 U.S. News Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money award.
$47,600 | U.S. News Score: 7.8/10
Value: The BMW X4 has one of the highest average transaction prices and costs of ownership in its class. Much of its higher cost of ownership can be explained by its high starting price. After all, an expensive car depreciates more, costs more in taxes, and costs more to insure. However, the X4 also had high maintenance and repair costs, which you can't blame on its high price tag, moving it to the bottom of our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money ranking.
Quality: If you prefer a sporty SUV, and utility isn't a top priority, the BMW X4 may suit you. It boasts agile handling, standard all-wheel drive, and two potent turbocharged engine options.
The X4 comes standard with many features, like an easy-to-operate infotainment system, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and Mobile Office, which allows you to check emails, texts, and voice messages while driving. You can opt for extras like Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and wireless phone charging.
Due to the X4's sloping roof, rear-seat space is cramped, and there's little room for cargo. However, the front seats are spacious and the cabin is attractive.
8) 2018 Porsche Macan
$47,800 | U.S. News Score: 8.9/10
Value: Though it is an exceptional SUV, the Porsche Macan has the highest average transaction price in the class and thus falls into second-to-last place in our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money rankings. Cost of ownership is reasonable, thanks to its excellent reliability ratings.
Quality: The Porsche Macan places near the top of our luxury compact SUV rankings due to its exceptional athleticism, robust engine choices, standard all-wheel drive, and exquisite interior. It's also part of a generation of vehicles that earns top-notch reliability ratings.
The Macan includes a user-friendly 7-inch touch screen, front and rear parking sensors, and lane departure warning. Available features include a Wi-Fi hot spot, navigation, a rear-seat entertainment system, Apple CarPlay, and multiple active safety systems.
The Macan's front seats provide plenty of space and support, and the rear seats should suffice for most adults. However, cargo space is limited.
7) 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC
$40,050 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10
Value: The Mercedes-Benz GLC has an above-average transaction prices and high maintenance and repair costs, putting it in seventh place in our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money rankings.
Quality: The Mercedes-Benz GLC lands near the top of our luxury compact SUV rankings. It features an opulent cabin with two rows of adult-friendly seating, multiple turbocharged engine options, and a smooth, hushed ride. It also has a history of above-average reliability and earns stellar safety ratings.
The GLC comes with a 7-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth, and many safety features, including forward collision alert, emergency braking, driver drowsiness monitoring, and crosswind assist. Available features include a cabin air purification system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
The GLC isn't as athletic as many competitors, but it provides composed handling. Other luxury compact SUVs offer more cargo capacity.
6) 2018 Audi Q5
$41,500 | U.S. News Score: 9.4/10
Value: Like the Mercedes-Benz GLC, the Audi Q5 has an above-average price and high maintenance and repair costs, which diluted the effect of its excellent U.S. News overall score in our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money rankings.
Quality: The completely redesigned Audi Q5 tops our luxury compact SUV rankings. It boasts an updated infotainment interface, newly available driver assistance systems, and superb crash test ratings.
The Q5 provides a welcome balance between comfortable ride quality and sporty handling. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and a powerful, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, though a potent, twin-turbocharged V6 is available.
The Q5 includes a 7-inch infotainment display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. You can opt for a multitude of features, including Audi's MMI All-In-Touch touchpad with handwriting recognition, a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, an 8.3-inch infotainment display, and a head-up display. Forward collision warning and pre-collision braking come standard, and a wealth of safety features are available.
5) 2018 Lexus NX
$35,985 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10
Value: Above-average maintenance costs keep the Lexus NX from climbing higher in our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money rankings, despite its low repair costs and average transaction price.
Quality: The Lexus NX is lauded for a history of strong reliability ratings, top-notch crash test scores, and below-average MSRP. The 2017 model won our 2017 Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money award. The 2018 NX comes with a full suite of active safety technology and an upgraded 8-inch infotainment display.
The NX provides roomy front seats, and the rear seats should accommodate most adults. It includes features like smartphone app navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, and Siri Eyes Free. Many options are available, including a 10.3-inch infotainment display, built-in navigation, a bird's-eye-view camera, and rain-sensing wipers.
The NX lacks adequate cargo space, and its infotainment system is distracting to operate.
4) 2018 Buick Envision
$33,995 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10
Value: The Buick Envision's bargain starting price, good fuel economy, and low maintenance and repair costs helped it rank fourth in our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money ranking.
Quality: The Buick Envision places near the bottom of our luxury compact SUV ranking, though it has plenty to offer at budget pricing. It returns impressive fuel economy, provides a coddling ride, and has roomy, comfortable seats in both rows. The Envision also provides a respectable amount of cargo space and gets high marks for reliability.
The Envision comes standard with many features, including an intuitive 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, heated front seats, rear parking sensors, and a power liftgate.
If you crave athletic handling or plenty of power, the Envision isn't for you. You can step up to a higher trim with a peppy, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but it will cost you over $8,000 more. For the extra money, you'll also get all-wheel drive and multiple active safety features.
3) 2018 Volvo XC60
$41,500 | U.S. News Score: 9.0/10
Value: The Volvo XC60 has a fairly high average transaction price, but that's counteracted by low depreciation, good fuel economy, and low maintenance costs.
Quality: The fully redesigned Volvo XC60 secures the second spot in our luxury compact SUV rankings. It offers increased passenger room in both rows and three powertrain options, including a supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder and a new plug-in hybrid variant. If you want to save money, the 250-horsepower base engine should suffice.
The new XC60 includes a user-friendly 9-inch touch-screen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Additional standard features include Bluetooth, an in-cabin air filtration system, collision mitigation with active braking, a driver drowsiness monitor, and traffic sign recognition. Volvo has a reputation for strong safety ratings and state-of-the-art safety features. Advanced options include semi-autonomous driving capability.
2) 2018 Lincoln MKC
$33,355 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10
Value: The Lincoln MKC has the second-lowest average transaction price in the class, along with good fuel economy and low maintenance costs.
Quality: The Lincoln MKC falls toward the bottom half of our luxury compact SUV rankings. While it's the least expensive vehicle in its class, it's still packed with standard features, including a Wi-Fi hot spot, an easy-to-use 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth.
The MKC is part of a generation of SUVs that earns above-average reliability ratings. While two powerful turbocharged engines are available, the 240-horsepower base engine is the better choice and will save you gas money.
The MKC isn't as agile as many competitors, crash test scores are marginal, and it's short on rear-seat space and cargo capacity.
1) 2018 Acura RDX
$36,000 | U.S. News Score: 8.6/10
Value: Despite its slightly higher base price, the Acura RDX has a lower average transaction price than any other vehicle in this class, likely due to Acura's simple options packages. Class-leading repair costs also help it in this category.
Quality: The Acura RDX places just above the midpoint in our luxury compact SUV rankings and is the 2018 winner of U.S. News' Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money award. It performs well in crash tests, provides significant space for passengers and cargo, and has a history of above-average reliability.
The RDX provides a quiet, upscale interior with an impressive list of basic features. It comes standard with Bluetooth, dual-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, a power moonroof, and a 5-inch infotainment display. An 8-inch display with an additional screen, voice recognition, and navigation is available. Several safety features also come as options.
However, potential buyers should note that the RDX isn't as luxurious as some rivals, it has fewer available features, and its infotainment interface can be confusing.
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TextMaker Viewer is a quick and easy viewer which allows users to read open document files in word processing formats. TextMaker Viewer is another free application for Windows operating systems which able to open, read and print documents from Microsoft Word, OpenOffice.org and Pocket Word documents. TextMaker Viewer also allows users to search, apply zoom, send as a fax document, email attached document, export document to PDF file, and password-protected docx files. In addition, TextMaker Viewer 2010 support formats DOC, DOCX, DOCM, DOTX, DOTM, RTF, DOT, PSW, TMD, PWD, ODT, HTM/HTML, SXW, and TXT.
Unfortunately, as a document viewer, the displayed documents are not allowed to edit or modify, however, it can change vertical alignments, page settings, paper orientation, size, width and height, margins, and printer settings or automatic detection for first and next pages.
To use this free document viewer tool, users just need to download TextMaker Viewer 2010 from Officeviewers website: TMViewerSetup.exe. Once finish download, install it and click the "register now" button.
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How much is one prepared to pay for the latest gadgets? US$3,000 for a high-end gaming notebook? US$1,000 for a top-of-the-line graphics card or smartphone? But, a smartwatch for US$17,000. That's really over the top!
OK, it helps that its maker is Apple and that the world has been waiting for six whole months. Also, the Apple Watch will only be available in nine countries in April.
The Apple smartwatches come in three flavours — a US$350 entry-level Sport model, a steel model at US$500 and two 18-karat gold models going for US$10,000 (US$17,000 with a classy strap). At these prices, other smartwatch players can hold steady for now. For consumers though, let's hope it doesn't set a new benchmark for gadget pricing.


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Most Carcinogenic and Ruinous Virus – CryptoJoker Ransomware
Hackers mainly work for earning money – beats last year's figures due to which people suffers from the loss of their essential files including photos, videos, audios etc. With advance technology, cyber culprits design the most terrible virus known as CryptoJoker Ransomware.
CryptoJoker Ransomware is the new family member of ransomware virus which is not going to put smile on your face. Being a new malware infection, it is not actively spread at this moment. CryptoJoker Ransomware performs basic activities which other crypt- type threats have had like CryptoLocker and CryptoWall. It attacks on computer and encrypting files using AES-256 encryption. The main difference is in ability to encrypt files using .cjoker string adding to the end of each and every file. Other than this, it adds PDF files through harmful and malicious phishing campaigns. Further, it doesn't specify particular amount to be paid for decryption.
Source – http://www.ashtonsolutions.com/blog/entry/new-cryptojoker-ransomware-is-no-laughing-matter
Once you got up CryptoJoker Ransomware in your system, you are forced to send mail on any of these three addresses( email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com, or email@example.com ) along with pop-up message.
Then onwards, CryptoJoker Ransomware targets 30 file extensions and deletes shjadow volume copies. As a result left users with only two options – either recover files from an older archive or make contact with the author of ransomware and pay money.
The list of extensions which CryptoJoker Ransomware targets –
.txt, , .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .jpg, .png, .csv, .sql, .mdb, .sln, .php, .asp, .aspx, .html, .xml, .psd, .java, .jpeg, .pptm, .pptx, .xlsb, .xlsm, .db, .docm, .sql, .pdf
After performing encryption of data, this toxic virus send information to the command & control server present at server6.thcservers.com. The pop-up which keeps appearing on screen display data, hostnames, username and machine name in order to look useful and legitimate. Further it creates bunch of files called new.bat to executes various commands to remove shadow volume copies and disable Windows automatic start up repair.
Source – http://www.nsumsp.com/blog/alert-new-cryptojoker-ransomware-may-be-the-worst-ransomware-yet
Behind all these things, hackers motives is to earn profit at any cost. As you have already read above that it forces to pay ransom for decryption. Though there is no guarantee that you will get back all your files or not. Trust me, its just a scam to get you bank account details. Once they get details, they steal money from your account without your knowledge. Not only this, its impact is very bad on computer system. It makes speed and performance of system very slow and sluggish including start up, shut down, net surfing, playing games etc. It also misguides web browsers like Chrome/IE/Firefox etc in accordance with not to allow performing any useful task.
If you are one of them whose system is infected with virus, visit this link – uninstallvirussteps.com


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WELD 1125 - CNC Plasma Cutting
Credits: 2
Course Description:
This course provides students with a technical understanding of what Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) is. They will be introduced to plasma cutting, including the history of plasma and PAC safety. Students will also receive hands-on instruction with a CNC cutting table and related hardware and software. The course will cover creating and manipulating tool paths and G-code programming. The students will create their own, instructor guided, project using Torchmate Computer Aided Design (CAD) and develop the G-code program to cut their project on the plasma table.


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NMAC's Youth Initiative (YI) is sponsored by ViiV Healthcare and partnered with Advocates for Youth. The program aims to assist young leaders in the fight to end the HIV epidemic, in becoming more effective and informed health advocates, and empowering them to become more active in their communities. Each year the program selects 30 qualified youths ages 21-25, both living with HIV and HIV negative allies to build their capacity to partner with a local community agency. This partnership provides education for youth to influence HIV prevention and service delivery in their communities. Youth Scholars will take part in various events through their tenure including webinars and conference call to help further develop their skills and knowledge to prepare them to lead the efforts to end the HIV epidemic in their communities and across the country. Active youth scholars will be given the opportunity for onsite training during the USCA conference, where they will be able to meet the other youth scholars and have closed sessions targeted to youth empowerment and leadership development.
Onsite Training Overview
Youth Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in the three day in-person training to prepare them for their World AIDS Day community projects.
The in-person trainings are conducted in closed sessions during USCA. Youth Initiative scholars will be given key tools and skills needed to partner with local HIV organizations. This dynamic partnership increases youth visibility and programming directed for young people. Through their community organization partnerships scholars will conduct a mini youth needs assessment on the needs of youth accessing HIV care and prevention services in their community (May – August). Youth scholars will use the results of the needs assessment and design an HIV-related project for World AIDS Day (December 1). Projects will be based on the youth scholars' interests in HIV care and/or prevention. YI scholars must play a significant leadership role in their World AIDS Day Project (September-December).
During their time at USCA, YI scholars will gain skills and information to support their projects from dynamic sessions such as:
- Leadership Development for Youth Champions in today's HIV Movement
- Using Widgets for Whatever: Social Media Tells a Story and Reaches Many
- "I am Victorious" How to Own Your Story
- Hanging with Paul Kawata: "Envisioning Tomorrow"
Legend-ins & Young-ins – An Intergenerational Dialogue of Leaders
NMAC's Youth Initiative believes in community empowerment and engagement. With this in mind, all interested conference attendees are invited to join an in-depth dialogue on leadership. This open-door session is designed to create a shared opportunity for participants to discuss the importance of working in collaboration across the generational space in HIV leadership. The dialogue will look at how the community has shaped programs, policies, and advocacy to meet the needs of people of all ages who are living with HIV. Seasoned and new youth advocates will present key concerns and challenges in creating a shared vision to identify meaningful solutions in the HIV epidemic.
Program Expectation:
All participants accepted into the Youth Initiative program will be expected to engage fully in the entire program. Review the following program expectations to ensure you can abide by all the considerations.
Key Commitments of Youth Scholars
- Be available for conference calls and webinars
- Be willing to learn to administer youth needs assessment
- Partner with local HIV prevention/care organizations to support youth in your local community
- Write two (2) HIV awareness educational blog/media releases
- Be available and willing to devote four (4) days for on-site training Sept. 2019.
- Work with NMAC and Partners in coordination of follow up mentoring and coaching support.
- Create World AIDS Day Project
- Be willing to partner and work in teams with other youth and youth leaders


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If the one who is applying lives in a single State or Territory however their authorized action is to be taken in one other State or Territory of Australia, then Victoria Legal Support (VLA) will apply the 'forum check'. Legal assist is in principle available for all civil actions within the Court docket of Session and Sheriff Court in Scotland, with the significant exception of actions of defamation It's also obtainable for some statutory tribunals, such because the Immigration Appeal Adjudicator and the Social Security Commissioners There's a separate system of felony legal assist, and legal help can also be obtainable for authorized advice.
The information offered on this blog pertains to the law of British Columbia, Canada. This is known as professional se authorized representation, from the Latin which means for oneself." It's fairly common in uncontested divorces and in small claims courts (especially in states that prohibit lawyers in small claims courtroom). I can not offer you specific recommendation – I do not know the element of your circumstances.
Clearly, there are many things to think about earlier than making the transfer to RVs but your advice in this hub will halp anybody wanting to do it. Her needs – should she wish to stay married and see them each go to counselling – will probably be given no authorized incentive. This forum is a place for discussion and should not be thought of legal recommendation. The ebook provides the first detailed history of the authorized regulation of faith in late and postcolonial Sri Lanka, which will likely be of curiosity to scholars of spiritual and legal historical past in South Asia.
The idea for this rule is that there isn't a longer a forum link nor a residential hyperlink with the granting State or Territory. Attorneys, Common or not, usually are not there to make or interpret law; they are there to offer the authorized defense, in a court of legislation, that the nation requires. I'm 18 and where i stay i should buy alcohol legally (UK) however I and other people my age would by no means ever ever think about getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming because government cash was not spent on banning us ingesting, it was spent on training and enforcement of the driving laws.


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By A.L. Kennedy
132 pp. Canongate. $20.
In A.L. Kennedy's brief, moving parable about a snake that comes to dinner and lingers for a lifetime, evil isn't an alien creature from another country. Rather, it arrives under our feet in the garden like a forgotten bracelet, tastes us amiably with its forked tongue, sleeps softly beside us on our pillow and, when we're lonely, sends us pleasant dreams across vast distances. Every so often, it might go off to explore new places and people, but it always returns home. And even when it's far away, it never stops whispering our name.
"The Little Snake" takes readers from an Eden-like beginning to a post-apocalyptic wasteland and back again like one of those looping time-paradox narratives in a particularly perplexing episode of "Dr. Who." (Surprisingly — or perhaps not surprisingly at all — Kennedy has written some recent fictional spinoffs of the British science-fiction-as-parable television series.) This short novel's protagonist is a little girl named Mary who lives in a poorly governed city filled with elegant possibilities: "interesting songs and stories, foods and clothes and conversations." The inhabitants reside in "great towers" presided over by dancing colorful kites. Their apartments "contained beautiful pools to swim in, or to keep fish, or perhaps vast tanks containing large reptiles like crocodiles and blue iguanas. And they had larders as big as living rooms and living rooms as big as meadows and probably meadows in their basements that were as big as small counties with jeweled roller coasters and golf courses made of cake."
But these vast spaces start to grow smaller when Mary is visited by a little snake named Lanmo, who advises her about all the things they don't teach in school, such as the significance of love and jungles, and the necessity of avoiding lions, bears and hippopotamuses. He protects her from nightmares — especially the ones that might arise now that she has a snake sleeping on her pillow. When she leaves her dying city, he leads her to a newer, brighter one. And, most of all, he instructs her about the nature of snakes like himself, the kind one never reads about in books, the kind that always, inevitably, shows its deadly sharp teeth to everyone it meets.
A. L. Kennedy has long been a surprising and pleasurable writer. Her prose style and the way she tells stories seem unspectacular at first — a series of genuinely odd observations on the world, conducted by unhappy people — but through the strength of her emotional accuracy and an idiosyncratic, often profound sense of humor she creates absorbing entrapments. After entering Kennedy's world, it's hard to find a way out, except through the final pages. In her more "realistic" fiction, such as the World War II period-drama "Day" or her recent novel about surviving the daily confrontations of London, "Serious Sweet," distraught people think long and loud about themselves while, say, releasing a trapped bird from garden netting or enduring a painful visit to the gynecologist. There seems to be no situation, however awkward or mundane, in which Kennedy can't discover humor and humanity. In "The Little Snake," the swift emotional slippages click along, one after another, sentence after sentence, like an intricate concatenation of rainbow-bright dominoes. Funny, surprising and unexpected, her individual sentences seem to follow inevitably from the equally surprising sentences that precede them — as when Lanmo embarks on one of his journeys through a world confusingly populated by motley humans:
"And the snake passed, faster than threats or rumors, over the world. He met with many humans to do his work. He met a woman who loved the shape of bicycles leaning against walls and he met a boy who loved apples and a young woman who played the violin and who loved a young woman who played the flute and he met an old man who hated everyone he saw for reasons he told no one. And Lanmo sometimes met little girls, and they would remind him of Mary, and on those days, at the time when the snake knew it would be sunset in her country, Lanmo would send his friend especially wonderful dreams."
Eventually, Mary grows old, and the little snake comes for her (as it must come for all of us). But even when the inevitable arrives, it feels inevitably surprising, slinking toward us through a garden of possibilities that grows wider as our steps grow smaller. Kennedy's prose — like the endlessly unreeling speculations of her most interesting characters — is simultaneously logical and illogical, sad and funny, simple and profound, turning over and over in endless permutations, like an elegant small snake wrestling against the constraints of its own shiny and menacing skin.


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What exactly is marketing? Is it just convincing people to buy products through various media? Billboards, TV commercials, junk mail and magazines filled with advertisements? From the consumer's perspective, that is how it seems (Kotler et al. 2010, p. 5). But from a business's standpoint, marketing is viewed very differently. Marketing is viewed as being based on an exchange relationship between a business and its customers, where a business offers something of value, and customers purchase this product, which provides the business with the means to continue producing this item of value (Moscardo et al. 2010, p. 277). Where does sustainability fit into marketing?
In the past, the discipline of marketing has been accused of stimulating unsustainable levels of consumption amongst consumers (Rettie, Burchell & Riley 2012 p. 420). Now with the impact of our overconsumption starting to take its toll on our earth, marketers must reassess its strategies and practices to accommodate the reality of limited resources and the environmental impact our consumption is having on the planet. In order to sustain our valuable resources for future generations, businesses need to re-evaluate their research and development strategies, production methods and financial and marketing practices (Kotler 2011, p. 132). This involves integrating social and environmental concepts into conventional marketing strategies (Peattie & Belz 2010, p. 9). Consumer behaviour
In the chapter by Wells, et al, the relevance of consumer behaviour in marketing is discussed and broken down into the "four A's" of sustainable consumer behaviour, Awareness, Acceptance, Ability and Action. This addresses a method that can be used to encourage consumers to support and engage in sustainable behaviours (Moscardo et al. 2010, p. 277). Awareness
In order for a customer to buy a green product, they must be aware of the sustainability issues that are being addressed by the product. If you are not aware of a problem, how can you make changes to address it? A study conducted by whirlpool discovered that because its customers were not aware of what CFC's were, they refused to pay a premium for a CFC-free refrigerator (Kotler et al. 2010, p. 23). Although many consumers remain uninformed about the seriousness of sustainability issues, the number of people considering the environment and social issues when making a purchase is on the rise. A study in Norway in 2011 discovered that most participants were aware of the sustainability concept, which when compared to a similar study performed in 1995, showed an increase in the familiarity of sustainability. It is plausible that this could be due to increased media coverage on the issue and is an encouraging finding for sustainability marketing (Hanss & Bohm 2012, p. 679). Acceptance
In order to want to solve a problem, you need to accept the problem as true and relevant. One factor influencing the acceptance of a particular behaviour is the individual's level of concern about an issue (Galbreth & Ghosh 2012, p. 128). Is climate change really an issue or is it just another far-fetched theory being hyped up by the media? (Moscardo et al. 2010, p. 284). People believing the latter may be more likely to disregard products promoting their efforts of reducing their impact on climate change. Another factor that can affect a consumer's willingness to participate in sustainable behaviours is the social acceptability of that action. The social acceptability of sustainable behaviours as a whole is becoming less of an issue in recent times, as environmental consciousness has seen things like locally and organically grown produce become more mainstream (Sheth & Sisodia 2012, p. 77). Personal biases can also play a role in acceptance. Some consumers may believe that products made from recycled materials may be of inferior quality and therefore their performance and reliability would be negatively affected (OECD 2009, p. 46). Ability
Ability refers to whether a person has the means in which to pursue the desired action. Products labelled as "organic", "biodegradable", "made from recycled material" or other similar green claims are generally priced higher than conventional products (Kotler et al, 2010 pg 405). Low income earners, students, pensioners and the unemployed may not be able to afford a premium on sustainable products and will buy the cheapest alternative conventional product. Also, not all products on the market may have an available green alternative and therefore the consumer has no choice but to purchase a non-green product (Moscardo et al. 2010, p. 284). Greenwashing
In the text, the issue of greenwashing was addressed and its impact on consumer purchase decisions and on the sustainability market. Greenswashing can be described as "the practice of overemphasising a company's environmental credentials, often by misinforming the public or understating potentially harmful activities" (Doyle 2011). The practice of greenwashing has led to consumers being more sceptical of products marketed as 'green' or 'environmentally friendly'. This scepticism may result in consumers avoiding sustainable products for fear that the 'green' labelling may indicate an inferior product using promises of sustainable resources and production to increase its prices (Rettie Burchell & Riley 2012, p. 422).
One Study in Norway showed that labelling of products was considered the most indicative way to ensure the sustainability of the product and that consumers tended to favour labels in which they were familiar. As there are a large number of eco and fair trade labels used in Norway, customers intending to purchase sustainable products may avoid perfectly good sustainable products due to the lack of familiarity of the label and therefore trust and confidence in the product (Hanss & Bohm 2012, p. 685). Convenience
As stated in the text, convenience and green products are not generally two terms that go together, and there has often been a trade-off between convenience and sustainability. Although rechargeable batteries are more environmentally friendly, It is a lot more convenient to just replace old used batteries with new ones and throw the old ones away. In a constantly moving, time poor world, convenience is highly valued by customers, and sustainable products that cannot match the convenience of its conventional rivals may be unsuccessful in the marketplace (Peattie & Belz 2010, p. 13). Communication
When all is said and done, it all comes down to effective communication. Communication is vital to make consumers aware of the development of products and solutions tackling the issue of sustainability, and how they can meet customer's needs and be efficiently integrated into their life
style (Peattie & Belz 2010, p. 13). Conclusion
This article effectively examines the challenges presented to companies in the sustainable production and marketing of their products. The movement towards the use of renewable materials is clear, nevertheless, consumers may be reluctant to accept these products for a variety of reasons. By examining the issues confronted by businesses today the chapter addresses the main concepts of consumer behaviour and the challenges for the future. Customer expectations are one of the main considerations in producing and marketing a product. While the author discusses the concept of awareness, one aspect that may have been mentioned is possible strategies a company might use in order to effectively increase awareness and methods for effective communication.
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Creating Value for Customers, Companies and Society, Taylor & Francis, NY.


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Swing and Battah Pack - VapeXL E Liquid Review
Swing and Battah Pack is a new flavor pack that caught my eye because it includes two different flavors that can be vaped either on their own or in combination to get a wildly varying flavor experience. You'll also get a whopping 200ml of Swing and Battah for only $60, which is no doubt an awesome deal.
The baseball theme carries through to the packaging, which is also pretty cool. The liquid comes in a small, fancy box with the flavors and some cool baseball designs along with the VapeXL logo. It comes with two vape bands with the VapeXL logo on it, one in blue and one in red. It also comes with two drip caps to easily transfer the juice to your preferred tank or dripper. Also included is a VapeXL sticker.
The first flavor in the duo is Battah, which is a cake vape flavor that I really enjoy. I smell a custardy, creamy cake when taking a whiff of this, along with a little bit of funfetti. On the inhale, I taste vanilla bean and a cake batter that is thick and creamy, and also quite tasty. I like vanilla vapes, and this is a very good juice.
The second flavor is called Swing, which is a shortcake with ripe strawberries and vanilla bean. I love strawberry vapes, and if you do too you're going to love this. I sensed a lot of fresh strawberries on this juice's scent, along with a hint of vanilla. The strawberry, though, is the dominant flavor.
I mixed 30mls of this (15ml from each flavor) to see how it plays out in a 50/50 blend. Personally, I feel like there's a lot of flavor going on in this mix, which I really like because I haven't tasted anything like this before. I think this is an awesome deal for dessert lovers to jump on, you'll thank me for recommending Swing and Battah Pack!


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Grandpa and Grandma Haworth and their seven beautiful daughters
I see them and think of the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, but in reverse.
They are all amazing, and I am very lucky to be a part of their family.
And Grandpa and Grandma are amazing for raising seven daughters!
Tyson and Kaylee, just married on a very windy Twin Falls morning outside the temple.
Then before we went to AZ for Christmas we saw a lot of our family in UT and Franklin. I didn't get a picture with Grandma Hiller though. Those can be though to get, and so are treasures :)
James all bundled in the cold
Playing on the floor at the Haworth's
Grandpa and Jack-Jack
James opening his awesome Mater from the Kutterer's.
Kira and Jackman opening his splash bathtime ducky,
which he LOVES by the way
We also took some cute pictures just around home before Christmas.
Mommy and Jack-Jack with our beautiful tree and Dicken's Christmas Village.
Jackman looking especially cute in the sailor suit that used to be his daddy's!
James running with the stick horse
Daddy and Jackman, he is almost five months and looking so big and alert!


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In the Dominican Republic along with Nadine Jansen, we assume that is Milena Velba, which in her update yesterday published the first part of the new gallery "Playa Esperanza", filmed right on the exotic beaches in the Dominican Republic. We've seen similar gallery years ago, so we searched in the archives, which accumulate images since 2004. We found gallery "Wet Dress" from June, 2005 nevertheless captured there – on some fabulous beach with turquoise water, and we have chosen two pictures where natural giant boobed milf Milena Velba poses in white cotton clothes and, of course, very very wet!
all pics courtesy of milena-velba.com