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Creating a better future: Assam couple accepts plastic as fees in their school
GUWAHATI: A couple from Assam, Paramita Sarma and Mahzin Mukhtar, have started a school, 'Akshar' where they take plastic waste as fees from students to provide them a quality education. By doing this, they are ensuring a better future for the students as well as the environment.
Mukhtar is from New York and came to India after he was invited to Assam by Tez Harazika, the son of Bharat Ratna, Bhupen Hazarika.
The school started in 2016 with 20 children, but now has more than 100 children between the age group of 4 to 15 years. Most of these children come from poor families, and were working as daily-wage labourers. Thus, in an effort to help them, the school has taken up the responsibility to take care of these children until they get a proper job.
In the primary level, the school follows the Cambridge English and Mathematics guidelines and in the secondary level, the students start their training for National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) board examinations, which allows them to get certificates for class X and XII.
Mukhtar mentioned that they has also been invited to the United Nations in 2017 to present and share with the world their unique method of teaching.
The duo is also working with an NGO, "Education Alliance", in Delhi which took them into a government school there and helped the teachers and staff of the school to adopt the couple's system of schooling and teaching.


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The State of Writing Services for the Web
I started writing services in websites back in the .NET 1.0 days. Originally I was doing just POX (Plain Old XML) services in a very crude way so we could get the job done for our internal systems back in the early 2000's.
This means I've been through the "new tech" crazy with services for a long time. I've spent much of the last year digging into different tech for services to interact with websites (though many of the same issues are for rich clients and IoT). I'm not done and don't know how right my assumptions are yet, but I thought I'd try to start a conversation.
While I've lived through POX, SOAP, and REST...I don't think this is another wave. I think this is a widening of options for services. But what does the service ecosystem look like right now? (Caveat: I'm going to miss your favorite idea, so feel free to add to the discussion below.)
Designing APIs for the Web
Ever get perplexed when designing your API for the web? My new course is now available on PluralSight that helps you design your API. The course covers:
You can view the course here:
WebAPI for the MVC Guy
So as some of you know, I've spent a lot of the last year working on a web project. I've been using ASP.NET MVC3 and it's going well. I am at the point where we are creating the mobile apps. I service them, I need an API (which will eventually be available as a public API too). I had started creating using MVC and simple routes but I was urged to look at the new Web API stack that is installed with the new ASP.NET MVC4 installer.
NOTE: To write this blog post, I got a lot of Twitter help from Glenn Block, Darrel Miller and and Rick Strahl!
Adding WebAPI to your Project
Choosing a Data Access Layer for Silverlight 3
If you're a regular reader of my blog, you'll probably remember my pithy blog post where I stated that "It all depends..." to the question "Which Data Access Should I Use for Silverlight 3?" The reality is that much like the similar question I am confronted with at user groups for the past decade ("What data access should I use in my .NET app?"). The reasons for picking a strategy are wide and varied so I will not try to analyze all possible outcomes, but I think the different strategies need to be explained better.
The three major candidates in Silverlight 3 are Web Services (WCF/ASMX), ADO.NET Data Services and RIA Services. In any situation, any of these will work. But they are suited to different styles and requirements. Here's the abridged differences between the stacks:
Let's dive deeper into explaining these differences and why that might matter.
Introducing Project Niagara
Url: http://niagara.codeplex.com
The goal of Project Niagara is to democratize the validation support. The project wants to help developers add validation support to ADO.NET Data Services as well as Web Services in Silverlight. In addition, it has the goal of allowing multiple ways to supply the validation metadata to the different data access strategies. As it is my opinion that there are scenarios where attributes are not the best idea.
The deliverables for this project will include:
Securing Web Services (Even with OOB)
I was trading tweets today with @pauliom about whether RIA Services would solve some Auth problems he was having out of the browser. While RIA does do some interesting things with roles/users, I mentioned that typical Forms Auth out of the box should just work.
To that end I have created a simple example of how to protected WCF Services with Forms Auth (works with ADO.NET Data Services as well BTW). Because I wanted to support it out of the browser as well, I used the new Forms Auth service. To do so, just add a new .svc file to your project and put this in the body:
Get John Papa's Excellent Silverlight Data Service Book for 40 Percent Off!
Url: http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596523091/index....
I just saw that John Papa's excellent book ( Data-Driven Services with Silverlight 2) is now available for an impressive 40% off. If you are doing Silverlight, I recommend you get this book. I tech-reviewed the book for John and think he's got a winner on his hands. It covers how to do server communication of all sorts with Silverlight. The Promo Code DD224 for 40% off the cover price. Offer expires 2/19/09. It is good for the print or the e-book version of the book.
See my Silverlight Data Access Talk from DevReach
Url: http://www.silverlightshow.net/shows/Consuming-...
If you missed me in Bulgaria's DevReach conference, the video of my Silverlight Data Access talk is now available. The original talk's description was:
In this session, we will explore the different methods for dealing with data in your Silverlight 2 applications including LINQ, ASMX, WCF, REST, Astoria and WebClient calls. The session covers both how to consume data as well as how to expose data to Silverlight 2.
Rocky Lhotka on DataSets and Web Services and why I think he's wrong...
Url: http://www.lhotka.net/WeBlog/CommentView.aspx?g...
After reading Rocky's blog about DataSets and Web Services, I am afraid that he is falling into the same trap that other's have (including the emminently qualified Tim Ewald) with respect to DataSets. DataSets work well in Web Services but not by default. As I mentioned in:
Isn't SOAP about XML Anymore?
When I first read the SOAP specification I could not decide whether it was meant to be a replacement for DCOM/RPC or whether it was a messaging protocol. I loved the fact that the ligua franca of SOAP was XML. But at the same time, Section 5 supported the RPC view of SOAP. Unfortunately this section seemed to just confuse the issue between the RPC world and the document/literal world.
In a great MSDN Article, Tim Ewald argues against support for Section 5 support. I guess I haven't been keeping up, but I am excited to hear that Section 5 support is now optional in SOAP 1.2 specification. Yeah...but will Section 5 really ever die?
As I started playing with .NET's Web Services Framework some years back, I was excited and dishearted at the same time. It supported doc/literal by default, but it seemed to want to hide the fact we were using XML in any fashion. How unfortunate.
Why "Service.asmx?wsdl" Doesn't Work...
I just attended the second day of Chris Sells' and Tim Ewald's great Web Services DevCon East and had a great time. Yasser Shohoud gave a wonderful talk on "The Right Way to Build Web Services". He echoed something I have been thinking of for some time. Sure, I didn't want to learn how to write WSDL. At the same time I know that the WSDL that is generated by using the '?wsdl' syntax of ASP.NET's .asmx files does not let me design the interface first. I changed my mind and learned to write WSDL. WSDL really isn't too difficult to write. It is too bad that we cannot disable the ?wsdl syntax and just use a static WebService.WSDL URL to have our customer's get our WSDL files.
My natural inclination is still influenced by my days developing COM components in ATL. I want to define the interface up front like we did with IDL. In the early days of ATL, I had been doing MFC work and did not want to hand-code my own IDL either. You would think I would have learned by now that by starting with interface is the better development model. By writing our own WSDL we can define our interfaces (both the calling convention and the schema of the message) and run WSDL.exe to build a skeleton class for us to implement the service.
Unfortunately .NET just makes it much too simple to annotate the Web Service's methods with [WebMethod] and let the XML Serialization do all the rest. I am hoping we all remember the heartache we suffered the first time we did this in Visual Basic or MFC back in the COM days.
Web Services and DataSets: Why the Bad Rap?
Why is everyone so down on using DataSets in .NET Web Services? Sure, I'll admit that using DataSets directly as Web Service parameters are indeed a problem. But why throw the baby out with the bath water?
For the uninitiated, DataSets are a problem as Web Service parameters because XML that is automatically generated as the parameter is a DiffGram of the DataSet. Unfortunately DiffGrams are simply not interop-friendly. At the end of the day the obvious use of DataSets in .NET Web Services are simply a bad idea.
But if we deal with DataSets as XML instead of a class to be serialized we can actually achieve some real benefits. If you have experienced DataSets, you know that you can specify an .xsd as the schema of the DataSet. What that means is that you can deliver the contents of the DataSet with relevant schema as an XML document. Since the resulting XML document can refer to a specific schema, the consumers of the Web Service (whether they are using Java, WebSphere, or .NET) will receive a self-describing, strongly typed piece of information.

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Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Program
State legislation was introduced by the Alaska Chiropractic Society in 2015 - SB69 - to create the requirement for certification of Chiropractic Clinical Assistants - staff that provide hands-on services in chiropractic offices. This was done proactively to protect the Doctor of Chiropractic's right to delegate services to staff and establish the minimum educational requirements and national certification process for Chiropractic Clinical Assistants (CCA) in our state to ensure well-trained and knowledgeable staff. SB69 was signed into law at 9:30 am by Governor Bill Walker on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 and a regulations project has been underway by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the AK-CCA Certification program. It is anticipated that the regulations for this program will be finalized in spring, 2019. CCA's will achieve the required national certification through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB).
Plain speak translation - any staff member who assist with exams, provides rehabilitation exercises, muscle stim or ultrasound services, etc. will be required to be CERTIFIED through FCLB in 2019. This would include both office staff and massage therapists who double as Chiropractic Clinical Assistants. Staff with a minimum of one year of experience (2,000 hours) or more as a Chiropractic Clinical Assistant are not required to have the 24-hours of formal education and can register directly with FCLB and take the online course when proctored by a DC licensed in the State of Alaska. Read more at http://www.fclb.org/ChiroAssistants.aspx
Have experience but want to find out if you're ready to pass the test?
Read the testing plan description below. Here's a printable version of the testing plan for the online exam created/offered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Testing Plan
I don't think I'm ready to take that test. What do I do?
Many Chiropractic Clinical Assistants with one year of experience or more (>2,000 hours) may choose to complete a formal approved education program in order to solidify their knowledge. You can take an FCLB approved online course or attend the 3-day CCA Design-Build Certification Prep Program at the 2018 ACS Convention Friday, October 5th through Sunday, October 7th. See below for more information. Read more about the FCLB Certification Program at the CCCA Candidate Handbook.
I don't have a year of experience as a CCA. What do I do?
New hires and staff with less than one year of experience (<2,000 hours) are required to complete 24 hours of education approved by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. You can take an FCLB approved online course or attend the 3-day CCA Design-Build Certification Prep Program at the 2018 ACS Convention Friday, October 5th through Sunday, October 7th. See below for more information. Read more about the FCLB Certification Program at the CCCA Candidate Handbook.
How do I get the 24 hours of Education?
In preparation for the certification requirement coming in Spring, 2019, the Alaska Chiropractic Society is bringing hands-on training that will provide the 24 hours of education to prepare your staff for certification with FCLB. This program is geared for both the new hire as well as experienced staff who would benefit from an in-person educational opportunity. This program not only meets, but exceeds the standards set forth by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) - the national certifying agent that the Alaska Board of Chiropractic Examiners will be using to certify our state Chiropractic Clinical Assistants starting 2019. This course will utilize one-of-a-kind training tools while presenting a wide variety of clinical topics appealing to all practice environments. The course will follow the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant, A Clinical Resource Guide textbook and workbook (included in registration pricing - $165 value). This course will provide the participant with pertinent information that can be used and referenced when staff return to work Monday morning. A course competency exam will be given at the end of the course and upon passing, a course completion certificate will be provided. Upon completion of the course, attendees will be fully prepared to register with FCLB and destined to successfully complete the testing requirement for national Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant status required under Senate Bill 69 passed into law in August, 2016.
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Biography - John Goddard
JOHN S. GODDARD makes his abode in Burnside Township, Johnson County. He was born in Williamson County, May 10, 1837. His father, John C. Goddard, was born in Buncombe County, N. C., September 30, 1797. He was a son of William Goddard, who was a farmer of North Carolina, and his wife was Nancy Cooper, who died young, leaving this one child, John C. William Goddard was married the second time, to Miss Ellen Cochrane. They then removed to Tennessee, and from Tennessee they came to Illinois at an early day, squatted on Government land, and died in middle age, John C. Goddard married Susan Casey, daughter of Levi and Mary (Sherrel) Casey. They were farmers in Johnson County on Government land, and had eleven children, six sons and five daughters, of whom John S. was the seventh child and fifth son in order of birth. The father died in 1855, at the age of fifty-eight, and his widow died in 1872, at the age of sixty-eight years. They rest in the little graveyard west of Creal Springs. Grandfather Casey and his family were among the early settlers in Bloomfield Township.
John S. Goddard was reared at home and to hard work, and received but limited education. He lived at home until his marriage. In the summer of 1862 he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Illinois Infantry, under Capt. M. R. Allen. He was in the service nearly three years, and was mustered out at the close of the war as a member of the Ninth Illinois, with which regiment his was early consolidated. He served in Companies K and B of the Ninth, and when mustered out was a Sergeant. He was captured near Rome, Ga., and was a prisoner six months, during which time he was a prisoner at Cahaba, Milan and Andersonville. Those six months were worse than all his active service put together. He was in over sixty battles and skirmishes, and upon returning home was in very poor health. He lived a few years upon his mother's farm after his marriage to Mary E. Wood, of Pennsylvania, daughter of William C. and Phebe C. (Frost) Wood, who came to Illinois, settling in Pope County, in 1855, and soon afterward to Johnson County. Her father died on his farm in Burnside Township in 1870, at the age of fifty-five years. His widow is still living with Mr. and Mrs. Goddard, now seventy years old. She has buried ten children, three sons and seven daughters, and Mrs. Goddard is the only surviving child.
Mr. and Mrs. Goddard have lived in Williamson County most of their married lives, but in 1880 they removed from their present home to a forty-acre tract of land near their present home. They have now two forty-acre farms. They built their large frame house in 1887. They have buried three small children, and have eight living, four sons and four daughters, viz.: William A., twenty-three years old; Thomas H., twenty-one; Susan M., nineteen; Albert C., fourteen; Frank C, eleven; Phebe A., nine; Rachael G., seven; and Ethel May, five. These children are all at home and most of them in school. Mr. Goddard has been a Democrat most of his life. He has served as School Director several years. He carries on a general fanning business, and has a fine young orchard partially surrounded by timber, and promising an abundance of fruit in the near future.
Altogether, our subject is a man of good business qualifications, possessing a knowledge of the mode of conducting a farm successfully, and is respected by all who know him.
Extracted 29 Oct 2016 by Norma Hass from 1893 Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope, and Hardin Counties, Illinois, pages 523-524.


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Sniper massacre in Kiev: a new analysis
by Ivan Katchanovski
My new 3 minute-long online video appendix for the APSA Annual Meeting paper on the Maidan massacre visually reveals for the first time latent content of flying bullets, debris, and bullet casings in the well-known but misrepresented videos. It makes clearly apparent shooting from directions of Maidan-controlled locations in directions of Maidan protesters during the Maidan massacre in Kyiv in Ukraine and a massacre of Maidan protesters in Khmelnytskyi.
The false flag Maidan massacre was a major reason for the civil war in Ukraine, Russian military intervention in Donbas and the Crimea annexation, and the start of the «New Cold War.» Various segments of these videos were shown to estimated several hundred million people by major television networks in at least several dozen countries, including Ukraine, the US, the Canada, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Russia, and Japan, and on various websites and social media sites. These videos were presented by the Ukrainian and Western media and the official investigation in Ukraine as evidence that the protesters were massacred by the Berkut police or government snipers who were in other locations.
The content analysis findings are consistent with results of forensic medical examinations, which were made public during the Maidan massacre trial and which revealed that the absolute majority of killed and wounded protesters were shot from top and side or back directions. They are also consistent with videos of "snipers" and spotters in these buildings, and with military prosecutor office investigation finding that a 71-old female protester was killed and a number of other protesters in Khmelnytskyi were wounded from the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters veranda, when it was occupied by Maidan protesters (see video appendix A).
Similarly, more than 200 witnesses, primarily Maidan protesters, testified publicly in the Maidan massacre trial, mass media, and social media about "snipers" in these Maidan-controlled buildings and areas. In particular, 40 wounded protesters testified publicly about being shot from these locations and about "snipers" there (see video appendix B).
The official investigation denies that there were any "snipers" in these buildings.


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Wool Split Front Tube Skirt - Indigo Novelty Dyed
We love that indigo is not only a natural dye, but it's also cropping up everywhere in sustainable fashion. With that in mind, we opened a dye house right down the road from our home office in Kennebunk, Maine, and quickly went wild to curate our Novelty Indigo Collection.
This tube skirt brings together so many worlds to love - easy elasticity, elegant maxi length, a little show-some-leg slit to the knee (up front and center), and our unbelievably soft 5 ounce wool jersey knit (that literally no one else offers).
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Product Benefits + Details
Benefits of Rambouillet Merino Wool
Exceptionally warm and surprisingly soft, Rambouillet Merino Wool has many benefits to take you from office to outdoors effortlessly.
Long Lasting Comfort
Our wool yarn is worsted, compacted and spun to remarkably fine diameter so it's superfine, exceptionally soft, durable and doesn't itch.
Body-Heat Regulating
Rambouillet Merino Wool buffers the elements for long-lasting comfort in warm, wet and cold weather.
Because Rambouillet Merino Wool is a natural fiber, sweat is transported away from your skin to keep you dry.
Unlike synthetic fibers, Rambouillet Merino Wool naturally resists bacteria and odor.
Nature's Luster™
To make our worsted wool fabric, we use superfine, long staple fibers of Rambouillet Merino wool that are spun in parallel to create a tightly-knit, long-lasting worsted yarn, which feels soft, lightweight and itch-free. Our worsted wool yarn is knitted into fabrics without any polymers or other finishes. It is never superwashed for machine washability; instead, we treat our wool yarn using a natural enzyme in a non-chlorinated process for an unparalleled look and feel.
Ethically sourced and skillfully crafted for long-lasting comfort, this Ramblers Way Rambouillet Merino Wool garment is grown and sewn entirely in America. Here's how it's made:
Superfine Fiber
The secret is in the breed: Rambouillet sheep, a cousin to Merino and prevalent in America's West, grows a very fine, long-staple and durable fiber. Our Rambouillet Merino Wool is sourced from ethical ranchers in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.
Surprisingly Soft Fabric
We start with superfine long-staple Rambouillet fibers spun parallel to each other to make our unparalleled worsted yarn. The spinning process produces a clean, smooth and tightly knit yarn that's free of the usual fiber ends that cause you to itch from a typical woolen yarn. From here we use these worsted yarns to make our unique 4 and 5 ounce Jersey knits, Rib knits, French Terry and Woven fabrics.
Naturally Dyed
We use a natural dye process to bring color to our Rambouillet Merino wool fabric. Our natural dyes comes from dried extracts of plants like indigo, red madder, osage, and logwood. The process requires hands-on, artisan care and results in unique colorfast clothing that's both beautiful and easy on the environment.
Dry Clean Only, Do Not Bleach
Proper care will ensure you enjoy your Ramblers Way clothing for years to come. For best result opt for green or organic cleaners.


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TAFF: A Tandem Like No Other
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After your TAFF jump if you chose to continue your AFF will have accomplished level one and will have a head start on your AFF training. If you chose not to go forward with your full AFF training you've had a tandem experience like no other.
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What an awful beat last night. I have had many of them on the ice this season, this being the third game I have either lost or pushed on in the last 5 seconds of a game, but that one had a whirl of emotions in that particular game. The Bruins got down to the Flames 2-0, fought back, then took the lead with a penalty shot goal late with a minute left in the game. Flames tie it up with 2 seconds in regulation and win it in regulation. My hockey season wrapped up into a few seconds. Tonight we go out north to Winnipeg where the ultra-hot Washington Capitals get their chance to extend their impressive run against the Jets. The Jets have pretty nice home ice advantage in the sense that not many teams want to travel all the way out to Winnipeg to play the Jets. They're one of those teams where if you take them lightly they'll bite you. The Capitals don't want to find out. Washington has gotten off to a 18-5-1 start.
Do people really believe in the Capitals yet? I don't think so. They need to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals before that starts to happen. They fade away in the playoffs, yet have solid regular seasons. But at the pace they're going right now, if they keep it up, this would especially be a tough one to swallow. Alexander Ovechkin isn't getting any younger, but he is still playing some of the best hockey of his life right now. He is still in his prime years, and years where he has to win a Stanley Cup. I still see him being a great player for another several years from now. However, if he doesn't win a Stanley Cup within the next two years, or at least get the Capitals to the finals, there will be a dark cloud hovering over his head for a long time. He will always be known as the Dan Marino of hockey. With this kind of start for the Capitals, the microscope is going to be on him even more.
Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Pick
The Winnipeg Jets are so Jekyll and Hyde. On separate nights they look like a different team. Which would explain their overall record of 12-12-1. The Capitals have won their last six games, while the Jets are 4-6 in their last ten games. Pretty well the season for the Jets in a nutshell. The reason for this strong push from the Capitals has been the offense. In their last six games, during this winning streak, the Caps have averaged 4 goals per game. In their last ten games they've scored 3.50 goals per game. Not a good sign for Winnipeg, who has allowed the same amount of goals per game in their last ten games.
This season the Jets have allowed 3.08 goals per game, tied for 29th in the NHL. They have an offense on their hands this evening who are 4th in the league with 3.21 goals scored per game. But the Jets have actually had a pretty nice offense this season for 7th in the NHL. Their struggles fall squarely on the back of the defense. It could make for a pretty entertaining game tonight between the Capitals and Jets. I see the Caps winning and some goals being scored as well. 6-1 have gone OVER in their last seven played against each other. I am betting the OVER 5.5 with a lean on the Capitals.


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The Importance of Support for Child Malnutrition in Phillippines
The Philippines has a chequered past that has seen armed conflict between the Government and various militant groups, leading to the uprooting of millions of citizens from their houses over the past 40 years. Whilst peace has been restored to many parts of the Philippines in the last few years, there are still huge inequities between the wealthy and extremely poor. For those at risk, access to food and clean water is extremely difficult and the biggest repercussion from this is that 20% of Filipino children under the age of five are suffering from malnutrition.


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Picking an online college is like picking a pair of shoes… a pair that fits your friend perfectly may pinch your toes. The goal is to find the college that's right for you. You will be spending a lot of time and money on your education, so it pays to do your research. Here are a few tips and questions to ask to help you find a college you are comfortable with.
Is the college accredited?
Accreditation means the college has met and maintains certain academic and administrative standards. There are some questionable organizations out there. This U.S. Department of Education website (www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html) gives an overview of accreditation, and list organizations recognized by the Secretary of Education. They also maintain a database of accredited colleges.
Most major colleges have regional accreditation. A list of regional accreditation agencies can be found at www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg7.html
Don't assume a college is bad because you haven't heard of it, or that it is good because you have heard of it.
Some colleges with large on-campus student bodies do not put much effort into their on-line programs. Often they offer a limited number of classes and majors. On the other hand, there are smaller schools who offer a wide range of programs and put a lot of time and effort into their on-line offerings.
Are all of the materials I need on-line? Will I need to buy books? Can I find books on my own, or do I have to buy them from the school?
Who do I contact if I need help?
How soon will instructors get back to me? Are there IT people available if I have technical difficulties? Who do I contact if I'm having a problem with an instructor? Are tutors available if i need academic help?
Are there certain times I need to be on-line?
Some classes may allow you to do the work whenever you are available. Some may require that you are on-line at specific times to interact with the instructor or fellow students.
How will I take my tests?
Some colleges may require that you set up a proctor.
Will I be able to contact my fellow students?
Being able to interact with other students is an important part of the learning process. Most on-line classes should have a message board or chat room or the ability to email other students.
Can the whole degree be completed on-line?
Are all of the classes available on-line? Will I ever have to come to campus? Some programs may require you to come to campus for an orientation.
Will my transcript or diploma say I took on-line classes?
There are still a small few (and getting smaller all the time) who don't believe on-line classes are on par with on campus classes. There is no reason your transcript or diploma need to reflect that you completed your degree on-line.
With a little work you can find an on-line college that will provide you with a positive educational experience. Good luck with your studies!


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The virtual security on university campus' is having to work harder and harder all the time these days. Universities are among the most at-risk environments for threats to IT security because they hold such a significant wealth of information always. When digital disruption hit the industry, the innovations introduced (like online learning and digital material sources, for example) led to an increased influx of new students. With these new students came the influx of more devices. No matter how secure a university's IT security platform is, the sheer increase of student volume that has come in the wake of increasing technological advancement in the higher education industry has resulted in a heightened responsivity of students and devices cause inevitable cracks.
If left unchecked, these cracks can turn into full-scale breaks, and hacker activity will not only rise, but it will increase exponentially. Historically, this theory has proven time and again to be true. Hackers thrive in fast-paced, busy environments. When there is a higher number of devices all connecting, and vying, off a single network, there is more data to protect and that data becomes more difficult to protect. ITU's CTO Kranthi Lammatha understands this issue in depth. Having worked in higher education IT security for over eleven years, Lammatha is one of the individuals that is working hardest to advocate for the importance of IT security and seamless communication.
In fact, he has built an entire career around improving the back-end of education, working with and securing the data outlets that students and faculty work with every day. Universities are threatened by cyberattacks from criminals who are seeking a thrill or hacking for a more malicious undertaking. Because universities are a wealth of data, they house all kinds of important personal information, from social security details and bank information, to student records and sensitive information. Hackers target these systems because there is such an abundance of information ready and waiting for them to take.
Lammatha understands the need for IT security on university campuses from multiple perspectives. Having worked in the university industry, having experience in IT and data mining, and having developed a system that makes interconnectivity on university domains easier and faster, Lammatha knows more than a little bit about IT security and its roots and reasons. His view is that, while technology is considered to be an efficiency enhancer, connecting humanity so seamlessly also comes with the inevitable risk factor of further potential for negative disruption (i.e. cyberattacks by hackers).
As Lammatha puts it, hackers often target universities and other higher education institutions when students are on campus. There are multiple reasons for this, but the underlying root cause is because, when digital activity is most prevalent on campus, the hackers have more doors and windows accessible to them. The reason why this is so important is obvious: the more ongoing activity, the more data is up for grabs. IT security on higher education campuses is so important because with so much valuable information swirling around the virtual stratosphere that is a university's online network, there is too much to lose.


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We are very excited about our "Life with a Virtual Health Assistant" video, with 120,000+ views in just a few short weeks. Given its popularity, we wanted to address some of the "is this really possible" feedback we've received, so we put together a behind the scenes look at what's really happening in this video.
In the following "Technologist's Cut" video, Mitch Lawrence, Next IT EVP of Healthcare, and I give you a play-by-play rundown of the technology and how it delivers convenient health coaching – anytime, anywhere – by integrating into people's daily lives and making needed behavioral change happen and stick. Alme makes it all possible.


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Great food, friendly service and sensible prices . We picked at short notice after a long day and without having returned to our hotel to change. This place was spot on. The food was great, portions were generous and it was casual enough that we didnt feel out of place in jeans and walking shoes. If you are in the area it's worth a visit
Great service. Delicious food. No complaints.
Had a great, quiet little meal upstairs. Staff was very friendly.
Popped around the corner to Spanjer & Van Twist last Sunday for food and drinks. This local eatery (with a predominantly tourist clientele) is always either really nice or really awful. It all depends on the servers and they have such a high employee turnover that you can always count on seeing a completely new team every time you go. This time we were served by a young woman who is not from the Netherlands and does not speak Dutch and only very broken English. This obviously created both confusion both on her part and on the part of all the customers. Try to explain 'bitterballen' to someone who just has a blank expression on her face and has no idea what you are talking about. It was a 'faulty towers' outtake - everything that could go wrong, went wrong. They had run out of guacomole for the nachos - no biggy - we'll deal with it. I asked for a glass of wine - but it never came. We asked for napkins - but they never came. The man at the table next to me asked for his change - but it never came. I asked for the bill - but it never came. I finally went inside to pay and spotted our 'server'. She said, 'Bring I you not already bill?' and (when I finally figured out what she was saying) I said, 'No you didn't, just like you did not bring the napkins, wine, forks, etc.' 'Oh,' she said with that characteristic blank expression and began digging through a big basket of tickets looking for our bill. She couldn't find it. She finally rang it up again and, yep, the guacomole was on the bill.'Will not take it off,' she says, 'because you had salsa.' 'Not the same thing,' I said. 'Don't understand,' she said. I finally asked a nice young man behind the bar to handle our bill. He removed the guacomole charge, I pinned and left this little bit of Faulty Towers on the Leliegracht. It just goes to show - location isn't everything; you can't get away with lousy service and food even if the location is absolutely stunning.


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Avlijaš, Sonja and Ivanović, Nevena and Vladisavljević, Marko and Vujić, Sunčica (2013) Gender Pay Gap in the Western Balkan Countries: evidence from Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. FREN - Foundation for the Advancement of Economics, Beograd. ISBN 978-86-916185-1-3
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This book sought to contribute to the understanding of gender wage disparities in three Western Balkan countries: Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro. We use the most extensive data set available to analyse the gender pay gap in the Western Balkans, which covers seven waves of the Labour Force Survey (2008-2011) across the three countries. The simple difference in the average female vs. male wage, i.e. the so-called raw (unadjusted) wage gap, amounts to only 3.3%, 13.4% and 16.0% in Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro respectively. The estimated gap is lower than the one observed on average in the EU of 16,2%. However, the two genders in all three countries differ significantly according to characteristics and skill levels of women and men who work, i.e. an average employed woman is not identical to an average employed man by level of education, work experience, occupation, industry sector, etc. When gender differences in labour market characteristics are taken into account, the gap widens in Serbia and Macedonia, to 11% and 17.9%, while it stays at the same level in Montenegro. Therefore, unlike the trends we observe in Western economies, where working women on average have worse educational attainment, work experience and job related characteristics than men, the differences in labour market characteristics between men and women cannot explain the gender wage gap in the Western Balkans. The book further explores the trends of gender pay gap during the years of economic crisis, differences in the gaps between the public and private sectors, as well as the gaps at different parts of the wage distribution.
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The tenth annual Orlando Go Tournament was held April 22-23 in Orlando, FL. Nearly three dozen attended, with 34 players ranked 28k-5d arranged into four divisions.
Winner's Report
Division 1 (1d and up): 1st: Jonathan Fisher (4d), 2nd: Joshua Fromme (3d), 3rd: Han Lee (1d)
Division 2 (5k-1k): 1st: Rapheal Shreiber (1k), 2nd: Oscar Silva (5k), 3rd: Tony Vick (5k)
Division 3 (8k-6k): 1st: Eric Crawford (8k), 2nd: Aaron Otero (8k), 3rd: Johnny Heckathorne (6k)
Division 4 (9k and down): 1st: Rab Bevery (12k), 2nd: Stefan Kurtenback (9k), 3rd: George Lebovitz (10k)
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By Corey Moss
Dark Reading, January 28 2019:
The story:
A new law in Japan allows the nation's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to hack into citizens' personal IoT equipment as part of a survey of vulnerable devices. The survey is part of an effort to strengthen Japan's network of Internet of Things devices ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
The survey will begin in February with a trial run of 200 million Web cams and modems. NICT employees will attempt to log into the devices using default account names and passwords, and when they find a vulnerable device, they will alert the ISP and local authorities so the device owner can be contacted and given security recommendations.
It's come to this – a law spurred on by the 2020 Olympics.
I wrote this blog article in October 2017: IoT – Where Are We? Part 1: Technology Fear Factor and the Industry Discussion – a passage from it:
Who in the AV industry are true knowledge-base experts like Brian Krebs, or others whose careers are based in security research and discussion as well as IoT – that which is at times perceived as a "fear factor" technology in AV?
I've pointed to Brian Krebs numerous times in articles I have written about cybersecurity as one of the major authorities. Many in the industry are also aware of Ricky Lawshae (Headless Zeke), an offensive security researcher at Trend Micro who presented research at the DefCon hacking conference last August concerning Crestron touchpanel vulnerabilities (over two dozen). *
See more about Ricky – known for 'spending his days breaking interesting things in interesting ways with his focus mainly centered on IoT research' – on this page.
In fact Ricky had joined a few of us in a Twitter conversation recently, and he even pointed out something I had gotten wrong about the Crestron vulnerability scenario, which I certainly appreciated. He stuck around to converse with us for a little while which I know all appreciated.
Lately the conversation about devices and security has amplified in the AV industry, where there is a search for answers – and expertise. In fact it happened this past weekend in the #AVinTheAM discussion on Twitter. IoT and vulnerabilities were a part of the discussion.
A good one from Eric Cantrell and Malissa Dillman:
I added (which was brought up here by Eric):
In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill covering "smart" devices, making California the first state with such a law. SB-327, was introduced last year and passed the state senate in late August. Beginning January 1st, 2020, any manufacturer of a device that connects "directly or indirectly" to the internet must equip it with "reasonable" security features, designed to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or information disclosure.
The bill has been met with criticism as well. Cybersecurity expert Robert Graham has been one of its harshest critics where he talks about how this is a backwards approach to security by focusing on adding "good" features instead of removing bad ones that open devices up to attacks.
Where I say that it's more in terms of research and analysis (as done by security researcher Ricky Lawshae), rather than a law passed which doesn't state the true necessities for protection against vulnerabilities. And as we all know, no IoT device is truly unhackable. However paying attention to expert security research (reference also to White Hat – ethical hacker) will help to avoid vulnerabilities by staying close in the know concerning device updates and patches.
Another interesting challenge has been posed, and this does represent a great amount of motivation for me – it was put out there in relation to integrators sending out weekly security emails to clients, to make them aware of newly discovered vulnerabilities and patches for devices.
Popular? Rich?
Yet another tech approach challenge that I will willingly accept.
And more to come…
*There were no hacks reported and Crestron released a patch to fix all issues. Here is the article.
With over 20 years in audio visual integration and IT/computer sales and consulting, Corey Moss is the owner of Convergent AV. Corey writes for the publication and hosts/produces podcasts – The AV Life, Convergent Tech Talk, Convergent Week and The AV Tech Trade. He has written for numerous industry publications about AV, IT, unified communications and collaboration (UCC), cloud and software, IoT, cybersecurity and more. He has also conducted interviews with AV and IT executives and global influencers. Find him talking about a whole lot of things, tech and otherwise. On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosscorey/.


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How can incoming freshman students maximize scholarship consideration at Purdue?
- Apply prior to November 1.
- Submit Supplemental Scholarship Application by January 1.
- Submit a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 1.
Review links and information from financial aid here.
Where do applicants learn about freshman scholarships?
What is the FAFSA deadline for incoming students interested in Purdue?The FAFSA will become available in October and the priority deadline is January 1, 2019. Visit the DFA website to learn deadlines and for tips to complete the FAFSA.
What is the FAFSA deadline for returning students?Visit the DFA website to review the deadlines and review tips to complete the FAFSA.
What is the Purdue, West Lafayette FAFSA Code?PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Federal School Code: 001825
Will merit based college awarded scholarships be automatically renewed?No, merit based scholarships are not automatically renewable. It's highly recommended that all students complete the Purdue University Scholarship Application on an annual basis. Students should also complete the FAFSA prior to the university deadlines to be considered for financial need based scholarships.
What is a good resource for international students to explore information about external scholarships?
What happens if a student with a Presidential or Trustee scholarship has a GPA below a 3.0 following the spring semester?The student loses the scholarship for a year with the option of having the scholarship reinstated if all of the scholarship criteria is met. The criteria and guidelines are listed on the Purdue DFA webpage, (scroll down).
When will the Purdue Scholarship Application for returning Krannert students go live?The Department of Financial Aid at Purdue manages this application. We anticipate the application will go live in October. The Krannert Scholarship director recommends for students to complete the application between the fall and spring semester. Applying following the fall semester allows for students to include fall leadership and academic accomplishments. The application must be completed prior to March 1 February 1. Consider liking the Purdue Krannert Scholarships Facebook page to learn about the deadlines and scholarship opportunities. The Purdue Scholarship application deadline will also be posted on the Krannert digital signage.
What if I am currently enrolled in another college at Purdue, and I plan to transfer to Management next semester, I want to complete the Purdue Supplemental Scholarship application in the role as a Krannert student. At this time the application will not all me to select Management as my college, what should I do?Please email firstname.lastname@example.com and explain the situation, they will be able to provide guidance.
Why can't I log into the Purdue University Scholarship Application?Click here to view frequently asked questions, this site is administered by the Department of Financial Aid
Can students with extraordinary/unusual circumstances beyond their control appeal to have their Trustee/Presidential scholarships reinstated?
Students have the option to complete and submit an appeal form available from DFA. Reasons for appeal include: death of a family member/friend; illness/medical issue; "stop out" due to medical issue or mission trip etc., break in enrollment due to internship or Co-op program (not through Purdue). Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for a copy of the form and submit the completed form back to them.
What are the differences between award/prize and scholarship? Taxes?
- Award: Financial support based on achievement, performance, or other criteria
- Prize: Recognition based on competition or other criteria. Example: A competition is held, and prices prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded to students
- Scholarship: Financial support based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial
Do students with Purdue Trustee and Presidential Scholarships have to reapply annually?Students do not have to apply annually; it is the responsibility of the student to review the guidelines and criteria annually.
The scholarship area recommends for students exceed criteria, and also apply for the Purdue University Scholarships.
To maximize scholarship consideration students should complete the FAFSA annually.
Where do students locate the names of awarded scholarships?
Log onto your myPurdue using your career account
Select Financial Aid
Select Financial Aid Status
Select the School Year
fall 2016 and spring 2017, select 2016-17
fall 2017 and spring 2018, select 2017-18
fall 2020 and spring 2021, select 2020-21
Click on the link to view awarded financial aid
Click on the banner tab: award overview to view the names of your scholarships and a review of your financial award package for the requested school year
Will I still receive a departmental scholarship or Presidential/Trustee scholarship while participating in an internship or co-op during the fall or spring semester?In order to recieve departmental scholarships, students must be enrolled in a MGMT 390 course. As of September 30, 2016: Krannert has four internship courses: 39010 Accounting, 39020 MGMT, 39030 IM and 39040 ECON. If students have a presidential/trustee scholarship they will not receive the scholarship during the semester they are not enrolled as a Krannert major with a minimum of 12 credit hours through Purdue, West Lafayette campus. Students with presidential/trustee scholarships who have coops/internships planned are advised to contact DFA and copy firstname.lastname@example.com (the Krannert Scholarship director) to communicate their coop/internship situation. Following the coop/internship, if the student continues to meet the Presidential/Trustee scholarship criteria, DFA will work with the students to reinstate the Presidential/Trustee scholarship. The scholarship will be reinstated for the following: fall or spring semester. The Krannert Scholarship area recommends that students communicate coop/internship information a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of any coop/internship absence from campus. Also, we suggest sending a follow-up email to DFA, a minimum of 30 days prior to the semester the student(s) return to campus.
What if I am a freshman and have a presidential scholarship in another college, and want to transfer to Krannert?If a student has a Trustees/Presidential scholarship, they must stay in their original school through the first year. First year students need to wait to transfer until after spring grades are posted. In order to renew a Trustees/Presidential scholarship a student must have a - 3.0 GPA at the end of spring semester. And a completion of 30 credit hours in the fall and spring. Reach out the DFA if you have questions.


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We're proud to rank first in Western Australia and place in the top 100 of universities globally (QS 2020)
UWA is in the world's most populous time zone shared with 60 per cent of the world's population.
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This is an excellent presentation by Eric Clopper on circumcision and the negative effects it has on (male) sexuality and psychology. If you can't watch it on YouTube, try watching it on Archive.org. Clopper is a Jew, but wait until you hear what he has to say about the Judaic origins of circumcision. Clopper currently appears to be at war with the entire Jewish establishment. Read more ⟶
Young People Having Less Sex, Contracting More STDs
More evidence of the fact that sexual suppression and repression have increased in the USA. From the Wall Street Journal, "Public-Health Puzzle: Young People Having Less Sex, Contracting More STDs" (October 18th 2019): It sounds contradictory: Young people, we're told, are having less sex than older generations did at the same age. Read more ⟶
A record number of Americans aren't having sex
The steady increase in sexual suppression and repression in the USA over the years is having noticeable effects. An article on The Washington Post titled "The share of Americans not having sex has reached a record high" (March 29th 2019) has the following to say: The share of U.S. Read more ⟶
Warning: Do NOT circumsize your children
Yesterday I was reading a book by Wilhelm Reich titled "Reich speaks of Freud" (1967) and found an interesting bit where Reich talks about circumcision. Here's a quote from the book: When a child is born, it comes out of a warm uterus, 37 degrees centigrade, into about 18 or 20 degrees centigrade. That's bad enough. The shock of birth . . . bad enough. But it could survive that if the following didn't happen. Read more ⟶
On the origins of homosexuality and homosexuals
In my post "On gender pronouns, gender identity and transgender people" I spent some time discussing how the types of people that we currently see in the LGBT movement are created by society. What it essentially comes down to is that sexual suppression and repression cause severe mental damage to children as they grow up, which eventually expresses itself throughout their adulthood through various forms of neuroses. Read more ⟶
On the forms and the true purpose of Castration
The earliest records for intentional physical castration are from the Sumerian city of Lagash in the 21st century BC. In those ancient times physical castration often involved the complete removal of the genitals. Less extreme forms of physical castration in the case of men involved cutting away just the scrotum while leaving the penis attached. Read more ⟶
"Women cheat because they LOVE their husbands"
This article is about a year old, but I just recently came across it and it's another example of how fucked up and twisted society really is. The article was published by The Sun and is titled "Women cheat because they LOVE their husbands… and it's more about orgasms than intimacy (says woman who spent a year interviewing female cheats)" (June 13th 2018). Read more ⟶
The true meaning of Sex
If I were to tell you that, contrary to what you probably believe, you are having sex almost 24 hours a day, every day, would you believe me? You're probably shaking your head right now thinking to yourself that I've finally gone completely insane. Well, don't be too quick to jump to conclusions because this post may cause you to change your mind. Read more ⟶
We live in a world where we have to hide to make love, while violence is practiced in broad daylight. John Lennon
Men and women are equally as horny until they get mentally castrated
Results of a recently published study on the website of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States of America (PNAS) confirm that there's no biological difference between men and women when it comes to the way their brains respond to sexual images. As stated by professor Laan: "This research shows once again that men and women are equal in terms of sexuality. Read more ⟶
Lindsay Shepherd was in the news quite often not so long ago after exposing how professors at the Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada tried to coerce her into falling in line with the LGBT "pride" agenda. Specifically, these professors had an issue with a video Shepherd played in class featuring Jordan Peterson. Read more ⟶
Pointing out mental illness appears to be "hate speech" on Facebook
Well here you have it, pointing out serious forms of mental illness appears to be "hate speech" on Facebook. A link to my recent blog post "LGBT pride month: There is no pride in mental illness" is being censored by Facebook, probably after being reported by people who suffer from the described forms of mental illness. Read more ⟶
LGBT pride month: There is no pride in mental illness
Whatever you may have heard this month about "gay pride" or "LGBT pride", let me tell you that there is absolutely no pride in mental illness. Because that's what all the LGBT and gender identity fuss is all about: mental illness. We're talking about people who suffer from severe mental damage caused by sexual suppression and repression starting from early childhood. Read more ⟶
Women exploring and reclaiming back their Sexuality
Author Lucy-Anne Holmes explains how she managed to reclaim her sexuality in an article published on The Guardian titled "'I wanted to explore my own pleasure' – how I rebooted my sex life" (May 18th 2019). It's an interesting read and confirms many of the things I've been blogging about for years now regarding the suppression and repression of female sexuality in societies around the world. Read more ⟶
Here's something you don't see every day: women being honest and taking the blame for their role in issues between the sexes in society, and apologizing to men for the pain that they cause them through sexual manipulation. In case you can't see the above video on YouTube for whatever reason, it's also available on Archive.org. Read more ⟶
"My husband hasn't given me an orgasm for three years"
Maybe I should start giving relationship and dating advice online because the advice I see being given by others is fucking stupid. Like this example I saw yesterday on The Guardian, where a woman complains about her husband not having given her an orgasm for three years. Here's what she said: I have been married to my husband for seven years and we have been together for 10. In the beginning, the sex was amazing. Read more ⟶
Women, your vagina does become less tight
Unfortunately I keep coming across women online who claim that a woman's vagina doesn't become less tight over time, either because of having sex or with age. Read more ⟶
If men and women could just have a daily orgasm and be fondled everyday, then all the wars and terrible violence of humanity could be avoided. Only the liberation of the natural capacity for love in human beings can master their sadistic destructiveness. Wilhelm Reich
I recommend watching the above video of a presentation (also available on Archive.org) by Mark Passio on sexual repression in societies around the world today. Based on my own research, I can tell you that he's very, very close to the truth. He doesn't talk about the origins of sexual repression, but does mention its purpose, which quickly becomes obvious once you understand what's going on. Read more ⟶
A few days ago I had a short interaction in the comments section on one of my posts titled 'Everything in Life is about Sex' with a person named Brittany, who had a few questions relating to love and sex. I want to share the conversation with all of you below. Especially the concepts of male dominance and female submission that we see in interactions between men and women in most societies around the world were discussed. Read more ⟶


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Passing of 1998 Citizen of the Year Recipient Adele B. Gordon
Adele moved to Stamford in 1959, when she married her beloved husband Les. They were married for sixty years and had three children, Michelle (married to Don), Adam (married to Maureen), and Jon (married to Renee). Adele is also survived by five grandchildren, Sarah, Sam, Kaishah (married to Christian), Kyle and Emily, one great-granddaughter, Sophia, her brother Bill Berkowitz, her sister Rita Rosenblum and her brother-in-law Bill Rosenblum.
Adele was a lifelong Stamford politician and civic activist and spent countless hours working to make it an even better community for all of its residents.
Adele served on the Stamford Board of Education for ten years, as its president for two years, and was also president of Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. She was a founding member of the Connecticut Association of Children With Learning Disabilities and the Stamford Public Education Foundation.
Among other volunteer activities, Adele served on the Stamford Police Commission, and the boards of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, the Red Cross, Literacy Volunteers and SilverSource. She was named Stamford Citizen of the year for 1998.
Adele founded the Dental Center of Stamford and served as its Executive Director and President. She was very proud of her work for the Community Health Center, culminating with the opening of the Community Health Center of Stamford at 22 Fifth Street this past November. Adele fervently believed that health care for all is a right, not a privilege.
At the ceremony dedicating the Fifth Street building in her honor, Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court Andrew McDonald described Adele as "one of the community's first responders… when you see a need, you jump in."
The funeral service will take place on Sunday morning, September 8, at 10:30 at Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT.
Donations can be sent to SilverSource in Stamford, CT, or a charity of your choosing.
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Cotton is currently being driven hard by the high temperatures.There are several fields which will have already reached physiological cut-out of 5 or fewer nodes above uppermost 1st position white flower (NAWF) this weekend. This is way too soon.
My hope is that temperatures will moderate somewhat next week and allow the plant to continue adding some terminal growth at the same pace at which it blooms. In other words, it is possible to maintain this 5 NAWF for 7-10 days before it goes into permanent cutout. It would be best to have 5 NAWF occur July 30- August 5. This would result in blooms in or near the terminal nearer the last effective bloom date.
Pest wise we are not concerned so much with fleahoppers once we move into bloom stage cotton. I would concentrate on Lygus, worms (and not just on conventional cotton), cotton aphids. We are finding pockets of cotton aphids and an occasional Lygus. Click here for our to our Cotton Insect Guide. See page 14 for aphids, page 20 for Lygus and page 31 for suggested insecticides.
We have discussed PGRs the past few weeks. I hope you have already made applications to manage growth, even in this heat. It is much easier to build that desired plant now than it will be to try and control an "outof-control" growthy plant later. Call if you have questions: 806-894-3150 (office).
Peanuts are generally doing okay. The heat has hampered some pegs from penetrating soil and forming pods. We are in the time frame in which a preventative fungicide application might be considered for maximum protection from disease and meeting yield goals.
Worm foliage feeding remains light, no other pests besides weeds have been of concern.
Grain Sorghum
Grain sorghum in Hockley, Cochran and Lamb counties is under watch for the sugarcane aphid, which was found a few weeks ago in seed sorghum in northern Lamb County. Please report any findings you may have so I can alert others. Scout for midge, headworms, mites and other species of aphids on those early planted fields. Corn is highly variable in how it has taken the heat and its impact on the pollination process. Irrigation demands have just been impossible to meet.


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Gold stocks had an incredible run in 2016, with most stocks ending the year with double- or even triple-digit percentage gains. Investors in Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG), however, might have felt left out -- even with its 18% gains, Goldcorp was one of the worst performers among the large publicly traded gold stocks. Forget miners, even gold streaming stock Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) ended the year with a staggering 74% gain.
So why did Goldcorp underperform peers? Did investors overlook the growth potential in Goldcorp and might want to consider buying the stock now, or is Royal Gold still a better bet?
Why Goldcorp isn't shining as brightly as Royal Gold
Given the unpredictable nature of gold prices, a miner's strength today greatly lies in its ability to control costs. While Goldcorp is restructuring its operations like most miners, the results fail to impress at a time when a rival like Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) is making a dramatic comeback.
To put that in perspective, Barrick upgraded its full-year production guidance and lowered its all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) projections to $740-$775 per ounce of gold in its last quarter even as Goldcorp stuck to its earlier production and AISC estimates of $850-$925 per ounce. Those numbers place Barrick at the lowest end of the industry cost curve but Goldcorp at the higher end. Worse yet, the 17% decline In Goldcorp's production during the nine months through September 2016 was also bigger than Barrick's 11% decline. Not surprisingly, investors became wary of Goldcorp's prospects and flocked to stronger players like Barrick and Royal Gold instead.
Royal Gold, in fact, smashed it in 2016 with its revenue and earnings per share even hitting record highs in its fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016. As a streaming company that doesn't own mines but buys precious metals from miners in return for funding them, Royal Gold doesn't have to worry about exploration costs unlike Goldcorp. More importantly, Royal Gold secures bullion from miners at prices substantially below spot rates. You can only understand what a huge advantage that is when you check the margin comparison chart below.
So, Royal Gold's margins stayed in the positive territory despite gold giving up much of its first-half gains as 2016 progressed. That almost makes Royal Gold a no-brainer choice when compared to Goldcorp, isn't it?
Wait, not so fast.
2017 could be the turnaround year for Goldcorp
All eyes are on Goldcorp's upcoming full-year earnings release and investor day, wherein the company is expected to announce encouraging multiyear cost reduction and growth plans. The miner is presently working on a $250 million cost-reduction program that it outlined last year and expects to achieve by 2018.
Goldcorp is adopting a twofold strategy of divesting non-core assets while improving productivity at primary mines like Penasquito. The miner is reportedly planning to sell several small mines such as Camino Rojo in Mexico and use the proceeds primarily to deleverage. As of Sept. 30, 2016, Goldcorp held $2.5 billion in long-term debt versus cash and cash equivalents worth only about $340 million. That's a big debt load, but remember, Barrick's remarkable turnaround in 2016 can largely be attributed to its aggressive divestments to clean up its balance sheet -- something that Goldcorp management has also set out to achieve.
On that front, I believe 2017 could be an important year for Goldcorp as it streamlines operations to boost its financials, and that should reflect in its stock price.
The verdict: Buy Goldcorp if...
Royal Gold is, undoubtedly, a superior company in terms of operating performance and shareholder returns thanks to its streaming business. While Goldcorp started paying out a dividend only in 2015 and has already slashed it twice since, Royal Gold holds an enviable track record of 16 straight years of dividend increases.
That said, Goldcorp might have a stronger run this year for reasons mentioned above and its relatively muted performance versus peers in the past year. So, in the near term, Goldcorp's potential turnaround story could be rewarding for investors. But if you're wary of the volatility in gold prices and prefer to have a cushion of safety, Royal Gold remains one of the best gold stocks to invest in for the long haul.


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Bose-Einstein condensation is a consequence of spin, a fundamental property that all particles possess. Spin comes in fixed amounts, commonly denoted by a half-integer prefix. Common particles such as electrons, protons and neutrons have spin half-integer and as such they are called Fermions. Photons are the most common example of particles with spin one and are called Bosons. This simple difference has drastic consequences for how these particles interact with each other. Fermions don't really like each other; therefore interacting fermions form a sort of stack, where each particle occupies a unique energy/angular momentum combination. On the other hand, Bosons do like each other and will try to aggregate in the same energy/angular momentum combination. In fact, the probability of a Boson entering a particular state increases with the number of Bosons already in the state, which makes it possible to take a system of Bosons and condense them into a single state.
These condensates were first, unknowingly, observed by Onnes when he observed superconductivity in Mercury. He had cooled the metal to a temperature low enough that the electrons had condensed. "Wait a minute," I hear you say, "electrons are Fermions—you just said so yourself." That is true, but when the conditions are right, the Fermions will pair up and two half integer particles add up to an integer spin combination—making the pair a Boson and able to condense. The next system for such condensation to be observed in was photons—the laser can be thought of as a form of condensate.
However, the really cool experiments performed on and with Bose-Einstein condensates had to wait until optical cooling and magnetic trapping had advanced to the point where a gas could be cooled down to about one microkelvin above absolute zero. At that point, if the atoms are Bosons and the experimental physicist's planets are aligned correctly, a condensate may be observed. Literally observed—the most common method of making measurements is to take pictures of the condensate. The gas condensates have allowed physicists to directly observe quantum effects in macroscopic systems and perform experiments, like Young's double slit experiment with atoms.
Now the Bose-Einstein condensate has been observed at higher temperatures in two new systems of particles that are not, strictly speaking, composed of particles. One team has created a condensate composed of polaritons, which are quasi-particles that are composed of electrons and holes that are linked via photon coupling. The polaritons were created using the electron and hole states in quantum wells with coupling photons provided by light resonating in an optical cavity. This creates a high density of polaritons, but they are not created in the same state. However, the high intensity radiation of the cavity acts as a selection agent that preferentially encourages a particular subset of electron-hole states. Once these bosons are formed, their preference for being in an identical state takes over, leading to the vast majority of polaritons ending up in the lowest available state.
A second team has created a Bose-Einstein condensate from Magnons. Magnons are the collective excitations of electron spin through a lattice. The researchers used a thin film of ferroelectric material irradiated by a microwave source to create a constant supply of magnons. The high density of magnons meant that they were close together and interacted a lot. This caused them to collectively fall into a common energy state.
The nice thing about these experiments is that they aren't performed within a whisker of absolute zero—polaritons condense at 19K while the magnons condense at room temperature (300K). The most important feature of these experiments is that they are not performed at thermal equilibrium, which is a rare thing in quantum mechanics experiments. Hopefully, these systems can be used to test and develop quantum mechanics under non-equilibrium circumstances.


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(businesspress24) - HUBER+SUHNER, leading international manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity products, will be showcasing its latest connectivity solutions for buses at this years InnoTrans exhibition in Berlin.
Among these products are HUBER+SUHNERs SENCITY® Road antennas. SENCITY® Road combines several radiating elements for different communication standards cellular, WLAN, GPS/Glonass and TETRA for buses within a single product. This antenna can be installed on new vehicles as well as being easily retro-fitted across existing fleets, as it uses a single hole mount and doesnt need a metal ground plane to operate.
The product has been in use by Swiss passenger transportation company PostAuto since spring 2013, when it rolled out free WLAN access across 70% of its vehicles. PostAuto chose HUBER+SUHNERs SENCITY® Road for its compatibility with the fourth mobile telephony generation Long-Term Evolution (LTE). This forward planning meant that the widespread rollout of LTE did not require the conversion of buses.
SENCITY® Road is flexible to use, and is available with a variety of different connectors and customer specific cable lengths said Bernd Heidtmann, Product Manager at HUBER+SUHNER. Because it can be retrofitted easily, it is ideal for bringing existing fleets up to date. We are excited to demonstrate what it can do at InnoTrans 2016.
Also on show at InnoTrans will be HUBER+SUHNERs range of bus cables. The cable family of various flexible low loss cables GX_03272-AM, GX_04273-AM, ENVIROFLEX_316_D-AM, SPUMA_195-FR-AM, SPUMA_240-FR-AM is ideal for connection of antennas and other radio frequency components. All these cables fulfil the specific requirements for street vehicles according to ISO 6722 and ECE R118.1.
Exhibition visitors can see the HUBER+SUHNER bus technologies in Hall 2.2 at InnoTrans 2016, Berlin, 20-23 September, at a joint stand (207) with SWISSRAIL.
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Langkawi island is a place every Malaysian will recommend you to visit. Not only because it's duty-free and you can easily buy all the chocolates and liquors in the world, but also because it has so much character. You probably did not think that Malaysia is home to some beautiful beaches and islands comparable to those in Thailand? We spent two beautiful weeks on this tiny island in northwestern Malaysia. As we did not rush we had enough time on our hands to explore all the island on a motorbike. We composed a little gallery of just a few places you must visit while you are there and the best things to do in Langkawi.
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The beauty of this island and its sunsets can only be witnessed in person! As well as the friendly locals and the duty-free prices! Do not overlook Malaysia when you are planning your next trip and definitely visit Langkawi island as a part of it. We hope that this short photo inspiration post gave you a little insight into what to expect from Langkawi island. Better pack your bags, find cheap flights and come visit the secret paradise.


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MDD Chalice Lighter Call
The MDD 2017-18 Fall Chalice Lighter call supports two congregations seeking to enhance RE programming who will share this award. Contributions are being accepted through October 23.
Two Rivers UU in Carbondale, CO is seeking to expand RE from one to three classes and establish a "children's chapel." To accomplish these goals the congregation wants to double the RE director's time to enable her to train volunteers to become Sunday School teachers as well as to organize volunteers and to select curricula. Two Rivers hopes that by expanding their RE they will enable overall growth. They perceive they can grow well beyond their current membership of 60 adults. The grant request is for a total of $7,000 to enable doubling the time for the RE director and to provide for additional training and materials.
Columbine UU Church of Littleton, CO is seeking to hire a "Youth Services Coordinator" at the cost of $3,500 for a year. Columbine is currently at 92 adult members and with a single service on Sunday currently the sanctuary feels "cramped." By adding a second service with a specific youth orientation, crowding would be alleviated and there will be an opportunity to attract more youth to the church. The proposal is for the youth coordinator to work 10 hours per week for 30 Sundays over the course of a year. The total cost of the project is $4,500 with the congregation providing $1,000.
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PNWD Chalice Lighter Call - Growth Technology Initiative Grants
The PNWD Fall 2017-18 Chalice Lighter Call supports the Growth Technology Initiative Grants. Please help your fellow PNWD congregations communicate more effectively, inclusively, and vibrantly! Previous calls devoted to tech grants led to 15 grants of up to $2500 in 2013 and 2015 and revealed that significant unmet need remains, particularly for slightly larger grants. Tech grants have funded microphones, speakers, web conferencing equipment, video screens, projectors, assisted listening devices, and more. Grants of up to $4000 will be funded by this call. In order to apply to receive a grant, please download the tech grant application.
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Chalice Lighters: Help PCD UUs get to Regional Assembly
The fall PCD Chalice Lighter call is designed to bring more PCD Unitarian Universalists to the Regional Assembly in Portland, Oregon, April 27-29, 2018.
It is our goal to make Regional Assembly accessible to all congregations in the PCD. The Board voted unanimously to make a minimum of $500 available to each congregation within our District to send representatives to Regional Assembly. We want to eliminate financial ability as a factor in who gets to participate. Soon, each congregation will get information from the Board on how to access this resource.
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Foothills Unitarian Church becomes sanctuary congregation - The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Sanctuaries like Foothills Unitarian Church provide a safe place for immigrants when they are in need. Senior Minister Reverend Gretchen Haley said after the 2016 presidential election, the Foothills Unitarian Church decided they needed to get more serious about what they were doing to help their immigrant neighbors in Fort Collins.
Interfaith: Special blend of traits needed to navigate these difficult times - Ventura County Star
On Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Conejo Valley UU Fellowship are holding a unique workshop titled "Love Resists." This is a progressive empowerment and action workshop, open to interfaith partners and anyone interested. The aim of the workshop is to offer practical ways that congregations, organizations and individuals can make a difference in supporting human rights in today's charged and divisive political climate.
Community Unitarian Universalist Church hosts candlelight vigil for Las Vegas - KEPRtv.com
Organizers of a candlelight vigil on Wednesday night said our community needed an opportunity to come together after the mayhem in Las Vegas. The theme Hold on, Hold Each Other, and Hold to Love was repeated throughout the evening at the Community Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasco.
Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship welcomes new minister - Idaho State Journal
Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has a new minister. Jennifer Peek, who goes by Pastor Jenny, was recently selected to serve in the position that has been vacant for two years.


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Sunday Funday in the City
Today we headed down to San Francisco to meet up with Cathy & Sal for lunch. They let us pick so we decided on Coqueta, Michael Chiarello's restaurant at Pier 5 along the Embarcadero. The food and views were outstanding but I was a bit disappointed in the service. We had confirmed over the phone that we were going to be 4 adults and a highchair but when we arrived that informed us that they only had 1 highchair and it was already in use. Well, needless to say this made for a difficult and exhausting dining experience. They gave us the highchair after we were done with lunch, and at that point Lily did not want to be strapped down after being free for over an hour. Anyways, the food and drinks were great. Its tapas style so we all shared a charcuterie and cheese plate, beet salad, crispy duck meatballs and paella. After lunch Rollie, Lily and I walked around the Ferry Building before deciding to make the trek over to Union Square to window shop and check out the big Christmas tree. It was about a 4 mile round trip walk but the weather was perfect and it felt good to walk off lunch. We headed home just as the sun was setting over the Golden Gate bridge. Pretty great day!


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this one is being mailed to my mother tomorrow morning! 6 braided sweet potato challah!
six braid sweet potato challah
the challah below is supposed to represent the 12 tribes of israel (12 round shapes) with a double braid sourrounding them.....it's my first try on this shape......
we'll be eating this one!
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