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Top 5 Benefits of Natural Organic Pet Food for Your Dog
Top 5 Benefits of Natural Organic Pet Food for Your Dog
Regardless of whether or not you are eating a non-organic diet with processed foods, it is common knowledge that one's diet plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. It is seen that people who choose to follow organic lifestyles with natural diets report increased energy levels, healthier-looking skin, and they are less prone to physical ailments with a stronger immune system. This means that the health benefits of eating an organic diet are long-lasting and a positive investment.
As news has spread about the benefits of organic living, dog owners begin to wonder whether changing a canine's diet can have any long-term advantages. In other words, do the pros of natural foods extend from humans to pets and are the benefits worth the cost of organic pet food? This article will discuss the different advantages of feeding your pet dog a natural doggy diet.
• Reduced Skin Ailments And Number Of Allergies
If your pet suffers from various allergies or skin irritations, it is likely that you have tried several "therapies" in the hope that one of these items will treat the issue and provide some relief. To manage illnesses and ailments, veterinarians now provide dog owners with different types of dips, sprays, shampoos, ointments, and pharmaceuticals; however, there is not always a guarantee that the item will help. In fact, brands of dog food recommended by veterinarian's work conversely leaving the animal bald! So, how can organic dog food be of assistance?
It is seen that organic dog food can assist by being free of any chemicals or artificial products that may be causing infections or allergies. The organic food typically contains high-quality grain sources and protein, thereby increasing the dog's level of nutritional value. This will support the pet's immune system building resistance to skin irritations, removing existing problems, and reducing allergies.
• Fewer Numbers Of Digestive Problems
The core component of organic pet food is that it does not contain any chemicals or artificial substances, but rather high-quality grains and proteins. By including these grains and proteins, the food is more easily digestible removing the chance of gas, bloating or diarrhea after the pet has vomited.
Furthermore, the increased nutritional value of this organic pet food can also be useful making a difference for the animal. Owners have reported that pets are eating less food when their diets are changed to organic food instead of using commercial brands. The natural food does not contain bulk-filler ingredients; therefore, the pet will only consume what it requires to maintain healthy, suitable energy levels and life functioning. The dog will more than likely feel more satisfied eating smaller amounts of tasty food, will lose weight, and will be able to exercise more comfortably.
The ingredients available in organic pet food include easily digestible barley, oats, whole grains, and human-grade turkey, lamb or chicken – all of which make a significant difference to the pet's digestive system. Instead of consuming bulk-fillers or corn with chemical additives, the animal will consume only what is needed for healthy functioning. By eating an organic diet, the pet will eat and eliminate less with predictable bowel movements.
• Healthier And Stronger Immune System
Even if your pet does not suffer from skin irritation, weight problems or digestive conditions, an organic dietary change can be highly beneficial. Organic pet food provides higher quality nutritional ingredients as compared to the non-organic brands. This nutritional substance is more easily digestible and, being more digestible; the pet is more likely to absorb the nutrients instead of expelling them. It is possible to boost a pet's immune system this way preventing infections, illnesses, and medical conditions.
• Increased Quality Of Life And Longevity
Identical to the way your diet influences the quality of your life, the quality of your pet's diet will have an effect on the animal's lifestyle and well-being. It is seen that the type of dog food a person feeds their pet will have a direct influence on the way a dog looks, feels and acts. By adjusting the diet and feeding the organic animal food, it is possible to prolong the dog's life and increase their level of health. A shiny coat with energy to run and prevention of ailments can maximize your dog's well-being and enjoyment of their life.


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Damian represented Australia in weightlifting in three Olympic Games and four Commonwealth Games.
Damian Brown is an inspiring personality with outstanding sporting success; representing Australia in Weightlifting, in three Olympic Games and four Commonwealth Games (winning 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals) and holding the World Record for competing in twelve consecutive World Championships.
Damian was also honoured as the Australian Flag Bearer for the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Damian is an excellent speaker
Damian Brown is an inspiring personality with outstanding sporting success; representing Australia in Weightlifting, at 3 Olympic Games and 4 Commonwealth Games (winning 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals); and competing in twelve consecutive World Championships (a World Record). Damian was also honoured as the Australian Team Flag Bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
His remarkable sporting success combined with significant business acumen, corporate savvy and life experiences, is why he is the consummate role model and leader among his peers; Australia's elite athletes (from 2000 - 2004 he was the Australian Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission Chairman and Executive Board Member).
Damian offers a unique insight into life as an elite athlete, combined with significant success out of the sporting arena.
Damian is a Director of Katapult Pty Ltd, his own promotional products company, established in 2003. Other career positions include/d; Manager Program Development Olympic Job Opportunities Program; and General Manager Olympic Communicators; plus, six years as a Secondary School Teacher and Elective Sport Coordinator.
He has completed his Masters Studies and a PostGraduate Diploma, in Sport Business and also a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education.
Damian's presentation transcends sport and is therefore easily identifiable by his audience. His ability to deliver his messages with humour and modesty draw in and captivate his audiences and leave them enlightened, motivated and inspired.
Damian specialises in Corporate Presentations and School Talks, plus experience with program/project launches, junior and elite athlete groups and as an MC. He has presented to an extensive range of audiences and organisations all over Australia and Overseas.
The frequent re-booking of Damian as a guest presenter is testimony of the quality of his presentations and his professionalism.
With a variety of motivational, inspirational and entertaining topics and stories including; keys to success, goal setting, working outside your comfort zone, handling pressure, building a positive attitude, 100% work ethic, a winning attitude, learning from defeat, effective time management, leadership, coaching and teamwork. Damian has an outstanding ability to tailor his presentation specifically to an organisation's objectives and to the needs of the audiences he presents to.
"His presentations have received universal acclamation for both their content and the manner of their delivery. Damian has the ability to inform and inspire and his personal appearance and professional approach reflect credit not only to his presentation skills but also on his standing within the sporting community."
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"An entertaining and engaging public speaker, Damian presented in a confident and relaxed style, demonstrating an excellent balance between conveying a message and delivering the humour and personalised touch that connected with his audience. The response of the delegates at our meeting to Damian's presentation, both at the time and subsequently was quite outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending Damian, whose capacity to talk in relation to sport, his own experiences, the importance of training, dedication, commitment and team work, is simply first-class."
Australian Olympic Committee
"Damian is a very proficient speaker who spoke about adversity as well as success. His speech was both humorous and inspirational. The feedback from those who attended the evening was very positive. They enjoyed his speech immensely."
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Qurumbar lake, a fascination in the north!
Karambar Lake, also known as Qurumbar Lake, is a high altitude lake located in Broghil valley of Chitral near the Pak-Afghan border in the northwest of Pakistan.
It is the 31st highest lake in the world and second highest in Pakistan at a height of 14,121 feet (4,304 m) and one of the highest biologically active lakes on the surface of the earth.


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Archive: Michael Fallon
Week in Review: A government defined by survival
Theresa May is doing whatever it takes just to keep the train chugging along
Opinion Former Articles
CIA: Chemicals sector aims for 50% growth by 2030
Energy security, innovation and re-building UK supply chains are some of the key challenges set out in a new strategy for the chemical sector.
Appointment of Michael Fallon MP as Energy Minister
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has welcomed the appointment of Michael Fallon MP as Energy Minister at DECC and looks forward to working with him.
NASUWT: Appointment of Michael Gove
NASUWT: Appointment of Michael Gove
Christmas Card to Michael Gove
Thousands of teachers have signed the NUT's Fair Pensions for All Christmas card to Michael Gove, which were handed into the Department for Education today.
Chaos in government: Could Brexit fall apart?
Wherever you look the Brexit project is falling apart
Will the Russian threat bring an end to defence austerity?
Michael Fallon's jitters about Russian aggression against the Baltic States will mean very little if the UK cuts its defence spending.
The bigotry of Ukip is swamping the Conservative party
Michael Fallon's immigration comments are a new low in UK politics
'Disgraceful': MP condemned over miners 'ethnic cleansing' remark
Dennis Skinner faced condemnation in the Commons chamber this morning after claiming northern mining communities were the victims of "ethnic cleansing".
Hayes the man for the job: PM beefs up parliamentary defences
David Cameron has raised eyebrows across Westminster before the Easter break by promoting one of his more unpredictable ministers, John Hayes, to No 10.
Tories blitz red tape despite Cable's scepticism
Fresh Conservative ministers are embarking on a frenzy of cutting red tape, to the apparent bemusement of business secretary Vince Cable.


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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the upper respiratory system. Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by contamination of a wound from bacteria. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system. There are four combination vaccines to prevent these infections. DTaP is given in five doses with one dose each at age 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months and 4-6 years. DT is used as a substitute for children who cannot tolerate the pertussis vaccine. Td is a booster shot for tetanus and diphtheria given to adolescents and adults every 10 years or after an exposure to tetanus under certain circumstances. Tdap is a booster shot for all three infections. The CDC recommends adolescents 11-12 years of age and adults 19-64 years of age receive a single dose of Tdap.Photo: Getty Images


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Runaways on Hulu is coming up again one major problem which is surprisingly obvious. No one is running away from anything. Instead of the kids immediately taking off and trying to avoid their parents at all cost, they are living under their noses, trying to snoop around. The original premise in the comics, that these kids are on the run with limited resources, provided the story with a natural energy and momentum. Much like a crashed plane on an uncharted island set up, there is a natural fight for survival that gave the series some impetus. Runaways is starting to struggle a little without such a premise.
Some of the reason for this within the narrative structure of Runaways is that the parents get far more attention. This approach provides for more interesting characters. It also changes them so they cannot cause a Pavlovian fear response. Some of them aren't as bad as others. We are supposed to like a few, ignoring the whole killing teens in the basement part. At this point, Gert and Molly might as well just talk to their parents about what happens in that "murder library" at the Wilders. They are so gosh-darn nice and they clearly are as afraid of Tina Minoru as the kids are. It is starting to feel like tortured "parents just don't understand" tropes keeping the kids from talking to the friendly half of the pride.
Also, the show feels the need to continue to ask the kids to pair off and separate. This might make for some nice moments, like Karolina coming out to Chase as a glowy alien thing or Alex and Nico getting closer. It also takes away the best element of the show in the witty repartee between the six. (Molly particularly shines in these moments in her innocent, blunt moments.) Each episode seems to tease the viewer with a choice few moments of this dynamic, followed by the divide and conquer technique.
Now, this isn't to say that Runaways is all bad in the fourth episode. The writers arguably are doing these things in the name of honoring the reality of the characters. Not all of the kids think their parents are evil. The concepts of the comic, that six kids would all leave and run away in a single night, is itself a bit ridiculous. People find out their loved ones have done surprising or terrible things all the time and don't leave them, for better or worse. So the way things are unfolding is a bit more grounded in reality. Karolina has been living in a cult for fifteen years. Her "mom is evil" detector is a bit broken. Chase had plenty of reasons to leave behind Victor before a murder was added to the list.
Another complaint, but also a possible benefit of the show, is how many plot lines it has going. Mr. Wilder's business issues with the gang have been gone for two episodes, though they may relate to the cliffhanger ending. The "serum" pops up and then disappears for a while, much like the entire character of Frank Dean. Thankfully the sexual escapades of the parents went into the background, but it is another story that is coming in and out. The history of the Pride, including their formation, the death of the Hernandez couple, and Amy Minoru's demise, is an important bundle of subplots that are coming one little piece at a time. If these elements all return and come into one cohesive picture, that will be awesome. But right now it feels a little scattered. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, maybe juggling 16 main characters is just too much.
Often action shows can fall into a repetitive pattern of "set-up episode" and "action episode." The first is a series of intrigue creating scenarios where the plot doesn't really move much. The second then pays off some of that intrigue with actual shifts in the narrative. Episode four definitely felt like a setup and five is shaping up to the more action-oriented. All the elements are building. Gert has control of Old Lace, Chase will get his fistagons soon, and Alex has been kidnapped. Given how much good (if occasionally tedious) groundwork has been laid, it will be awesome if it all comes together. Runaways is still my favorite Marvel show on TV right now, but I'm ready for things to start moving.
Final Verdict: 2.5 R2-D2 thumb drives out of 5
- Where did Old Lace go? And is she smart enough to operate doors? Will we ever get to the codenames the kids come up with? If not, will Old Lace just be "the dinosaur"?
- My money had been on the old dude in the Church of the Gibborim inner sanctum being Leslie Dean's dad. That seems to be out after naked cuddle time. (At least I HOPE so.) And was it just me, or did his crotch glow as soon as she got in bed. Ewwwww…
- I thought Chase designing his own gloves was a nice development (dumb jock is actually engineering talent). It kind of ruins it for me if he needs Victor to accomplish it.
- Molly and Old Lace fighting was great for a minute there.
- As MCU Exchange compadre Chris Compendio pointed out, the references in this show to Obama and Hillary Clinton are a real continuity pain in the neck. President Ellis was on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. like a year or so ago. Since then Obama served a term and then we had another election? It's a small thing, but a big enough thing that it shows they clearly don't care about continuity. And by "they" I mean Jeph Loeb.
- I should state at some point, so I can revel in my correct prediction down the road, that we will get a different traitor in this series. (For those who haven't read the comics, go do so now!) Instead of that Runaway betraying the crew as in the source material, I'm guessing they will pull a switcheroo to make things feel fresh.


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Louisville Accommodations :
The Louisville Marriott Downtown and the Hyatt Regency Louisville are both connected to the Convention Center and although I only saw their lobbies and meeting rooms, they seem like nice, luxury hotels. The Galt House, which is also connected to the Convention Center also seemed really nice.
This is the walkway which connects the two buildings that make up the Galt House. The walkway has a lounge area with a bar that is also a giant aquarium.
We stayed at the Econo Lodge Downtown which was a budget motel. The car traffic was a little noisy, but it was clean, functional and close enough to the Convention Center that Scott could walk from the motel to the conference and back while I drove the car to the attractions.
If money were really no object, I might have chosen the 21c Museum Hotel because it looks artsy and unique. It's located in the museum district on West Main St. If you've stayed there, let me know what it's like. They also have a contemporary art museum and a gift shop, although I wasn't able to find it. If you really want some fun, you can rent the 21c Pip Mobile and drive around the city in a piece of art. I did find this, parked on the street. And no, it's not a typo, the pips are the little red glass pieces attached to the car.
Louisville Dining :
We were fortunate that some of the conference vendors had parties in the evenings so we didn't have to pay for dinners some nights.
Inside Fourth Street Live.
Louisville Pies :
Yes, pies have their own section. We only tried one, the Derby Pie (R) which I got at the A Taste of Kentucky store. It's a pie with chocolate and nuts and it was yummy!


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Participate in exciting projects with significant impact on the scientific community.
Positions: Scientific Software Developer (UCSD) | DevOps Lead (UCSD) | Postdoctoral Researcher (UCSD) | Biocurator (Rutgers) | Senior Scientific Web Application Developer (Rutgers) | Front-end Scientific Application Developer (Rutgers)
Scientific Software Developer (UCSD)
The RCSB PDB is seeking a Scientific Software Developer with skills as a seasoned, experienced bioinformatics programming professional and a broad understanding of computational algorithms.
The incumbent will develop, implement, and maintain complex scientific and web-based software systems for the RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB; http://www.rcsb.org) at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
The Scientific Software Developer will work closely and collaboratively with other software developers and scientists at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) and the RCSB PDB partner sites to expand RCSB.org's functionality and reliability as a premier biological data and information resource. S/he will develop new scalable algorithms for the mining and analysis of the rapidly growing PDB archive using leading edge Big Data technologies, design and implement user interfaces for the query, analysis, reporting, and visualization of 3D structural information and associated annotations, as well as integrate external database resources with RCSB PDB to provide a structural view of biology. The incumbent will help lead the design of databases and data warehouses to store and aid in the query of data and be actively involved in the software development process, maintenance and system standards for analysis algorithms, tools, and infrastructure.
Additionally, the incumbent will serve as an expert on relevant scientific and technical aspects of the various web, web services, and database components of the RCSB PDB. S/he will stay abreast of the latest development in structural and computational biology and new technologies, apply advanced bioinformatics concepts to design, develop, modify, debug, and evaluate highly complex software programs and web tools, and translate scientific problems into scalable and maintainable software solutions that meet end-user needs. The incumbent will also further science through Scientific Publications, written in collaboration with our team.
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DevOps Lead (UCSD)
The RCSB PDB is seeking a lead for all IT-related activities as part of UCSD operations. This position will include collaborating with project leads at Rutgers and contributing to the overall strategic planning for RCSB PDB bi-coastal IT solutions.
The successful applicant will be a seasoned, experienced systems infrastructure professional with a full understanding of industry best practices and procedures and will be required to resolve a wide range of issues that are moderately complex in scope. The Dev/Ops lead will evaluate (including simple to moderate cost/benefit analyses) new technologies in order to select solution-focused methods and techniques.
Additionally, the incumbent will take lead responsibility for cloud instance (OpenStack and Docker/Kubernetes) system administration; maintain and further develop automation and orchestration tooling for all RCSB services; perform cost-benefit analysis of new service and solution infrastructure designs, prototype their deployment, benchmark the results, and manage their deployment into production. It is expected that these tasks will be perfomed with minimal supervision.The Dev/Ops lead will proactively provide uninterrupted service for all PDB production services 24/7/365, identify problems and bottlenecks in current systems and specify, design, and execute solutions and lead the transition to containerization of the infrastructure and transition to third party cloud providers.
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Postdoctoral Researcher (UCSD)
We are seeking a talented, highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the multidisciplinary team of the RCSB Protein Data Bank at UC San Diego, San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC).
The successful applicant will work on research projects that drive next generation search tools at rcsb.org. Dealing with redundancy within the Protein Data Bank (PDB) is an important challenge in face of the ~10% year-on-year growth in structural data stored in the PDB. Tackling the redundancy problem requires understanding of similarities and differences among macromolecules at many different levels. She/he will be expected to contribute to this project by devising new and improved algorithms for protein family classification at levels such as biological assemblies. The ultimate aim of this project is to improve the findability of data in the PDB by building the next generation search engine for structural molecular biology.
Note, this position is reviewed annually on the basis of performance and can be renewed.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in one of the following research areas
- Computer Science with a focus on Bioinformatics
- Structural Bioinformatics, or related field with a focus on software development
- Structural Biology with a focus on software development
- Demonstrated proficiency in a high-level programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, and experience with state of the art software engineering tools.
- Strong skills in problem solving and algorithm design are required.
- A background in NoSQL database technologies would be beneficial.
- Experience in development of modern web applications, user interface design, or scientific visualization would also be a plus.
- We expect candidates to have shown high productivity demonstrated by publications and contributions to open source software projects.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
For more information, click here.
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Biological Structure Annotation Specialist - Biocurator (Rutgers)
Deposition/Biocuration Services provide expert deposition, validation, biocuration, and remediation services to Data Depositors worldwide, maintain data quality and uniformity in the PDB archive which is critical to research and education, develop and promote community-endorsed data standards for archiving and exchange of global structural biology data.
- Analyze, curate, and validate macromolecular structures from the PDB community
- Participate in exciting projects with significant impact on the scientific community
- Communicate daily with members of the research community
- Participate in fun outreach activities
Why join us:
- We ensure PDB data are Findabile, Accessible, Interoperabile, and Reusable (FAIR) by providing expert data curation which is critical for biological data resources.
- We provide friendly working environment and excellent professional development opportunities.
- At Rutgers, this academic position offers New Jersey state benefits and a faculty-level salary.
Knowledge and skills:
- Experience in structural biology with a PhD in a relevant field required
- Strong knowledge of small molecule chemistry or cryo-electron microscopy (3DEM) preferred
- Experience in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, or computer scripting would be an advantage
The successful candidate should be self-motivated, pay close attention to details, possess strong interpersonal communication and writing skills, and have the ability to handle multiple projects.
For more information, see:
- wwPDB biocuration supporting open access to high-quality 3D structural biology data (2018) Database 2018: bay002 doi: 10.1093/database/bay002
- The rewards of working as a data wrangler Science Careers doi: 10.1126/science.caredit.aaq0481
Senior Scientific Web Application Developer (Rutgers)
Research Associate
We are looking for a full-stack developer with a minimum of five years experience using modern database and web technologies. The candidate should enjoy engaging with other developers and scientists in a collaborative team environment.
The work at the PDB focuses on data analysis and transformation, and the presentation and visualization of data using complex interactive graphical user interfaces. An important aspect of the work is to provide our users with the ability to search and explore the data in the PDB Archive. Solutions are implemented using a wide range of custom components developed and maintained at the RCSB PDB, in addition to third-party tools, libraries, frameworks and technologies.
The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, and be able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The candidate should also show an eagerness and willingness to learn new skills and master new technologies.
The team at RCSB consists of a group of highly-skilled bio-curators, scientists, software developers, designers, and educators, working in a lively and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of working at an academic institution. Employees are encouraged to engage in professional development, either by attending seminars and training workshops, or by enrolling, tuition-free, in courses provided by Rutgers.
Ideally the candidate should have in-depth experience with several of the following technologies, languages, and frameworks, or have experience with comparable or related technologies:
- Relational and document databases (MySQL, MongoDB), search tools (ElasticSearch, GraphQL), Java, Python, Javascript, JSON, React/Redux, Node.js, JQuery, HTML, Git, shell scripting, use of modern IDEs.
Any scientific background would be considered a plus, especially experience in any of the following areas: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics. Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets would also be a plus.
While a scientific background is not a requirement for the position, the candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to engage with scientists and scientific content, and be interested in working in an academic/research environment.
Job Description
Responsibilities for this position will include:
- Design, development and deployment of modern, scalable, reusable web-applications.
- Analysis, refactoring and adaptation of legacy code to conform to new architecture designs.
- Development of complex interactive graphical user interfaces.
- Debugging, testing, troubleshooting.
- Use of and development of automated testing suites.
- Masters or B.Sc degree in Computer Science, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline, or a comparable combination of education and experience developing modern Scientific Web applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
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Front-end Scientific Web Application Developer (Rutgers)
The RCSB PDB web development team creates state-of-the-art web applications using data exploration tools and 3D molecular visualizations.
The ideal candidate should consider themselves to be expert in the use of current web technologies. The candidate should be able to engage with other developers in a collaborative team environment, generate ideas, design and build solutions and show a willingness to master new skills and technologies.
The successful candidate will focus on:
- Design, development and deployment of modern, scalable, reusable, and cross-platform front-end software
- Development of complex interactive graphical user interfaces
- Refactoring and adaptation of legacy code to conform to current architecture requirements.
- Debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of web applications using browser-based tools and automated testing suites
- Consuming data from web services using both client and server side JavaScript
This individual must work onsite at RCSB PDB located at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Minimum Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- While a scientific background is not a requirement for this position, any background education or experience in chemistry, biology, structural biology, bioinformatics, or related fields would be considered a plus.
- Any experience working with large and complex data sets would also be considered a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience working with relational and/or document databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)
- Experience using any of the following languages, technologies, and frameworks:
- Java, Python, Javascript, shell scripting
- React/Redux, NodeJS, JQuery
- Use of Git and modern IDEs.
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About RCSB PDB
RCSB PDB is a world-renowned, scientific organization focused on serving technical, educational and other programmatic needs of scientific and research communities worldwide. RCSB.org serves more than 1 million users in academia and industry. The RCSB PDB development team, located at UCSD/SDSC and Rutgers, creates leading edge web technologies targeted for scientific and educational audiences.
About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RCSB PDB is located at the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers in Piscataway, NJ.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,000 students and 23,400 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.


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Leading Development and Sales
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SYNTHESIS adds value to new and existing projects from the earliest stages of design and development by conceiving and executing market-driven development, financing, marketing, and sales strategies to maximize their financial potential. We can work in a limited, advisory capacity and/or take a hands-on role in guiding a project from conceptualization through development to completion. We include amongst our clients hoteliers such as Amanresorts, investors such as the Guggenheim and Forbes families, leading executives and entrepreneurs such as Stanley Marcus, John Marion, Stephen Wolf, Fran Mullin, Craig McCaw, and some of the industry's most successful developers and developments including the Lyle Anderson Company, Discovery Land Company, and the phenomenal communities they have envisioned and created, among others. Originally founded in 2000, by 2003 Chris Webster became managing partner and an owner of SYNTHESIS. Subsequently, SYNTHESIS was assimilated and incorporated into the analysis and consulting activities and divisions of WEBSTER ESTATES. Continuing to draw from and utilize an intelligence pool resulting from four plus decades of developing and nurturing such an extraordinary base of numerous and amazing professionals, WEBSTER ESTATES helps successful developers, investors, and institutions envision and create profitable residential and resort communities.
WEBSTER ESTATES provides advisory, marketing, and sales services for ultra-luxury resort, residential, and club developments worldwide by bringing together in a single team highly experienced development advisors, project marketers, strategic partners and international sales channels to take major projects from concept to closing.
WEBSTER ESTATES leverages its global relationships with luxury real estate brokerages, wealth advisors and other conduits to high net worth individuals to provide unparalleled outreach for international communities. Over vertical integration including Leading Estates of the World and The Estates Network brings the real estate industry's leading independent luxury brokers, brokerages, and developers to our side allowing WEBSTER ESTATES to bring its projects directly into every major market in North America, Europe, and elsewhere.
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Many people think of cloth napkins as something that are only used in formal settings or at nice restaurants. However, you can attain this classy look at home as well. If you are debating whether to pull out some paper napkins or invest in a nice set of cloth napkins then you might want to read over the following the four reasons to seriously consider cloth napkins for your home use.
The very first reason is simply that they look elegant. If you regularly entertain or you have the family over during holidays then you might enjoy the elegant and classic look that the napkins offer. There is just something about a large cloth napkin that can be folded into the nap that will immediately look a holiday dinner look better.
When it comes to how hard it is to prepare a full dinner, it is only reasonable that you will want your holiday set-up to look just perfect which the right napkins will help you be able to do. Why not let your napkins spice up the table a bit more and really catch the eyes' of the people you love.
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The State Hermitage Museum
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10:30am-6:00pm (Wednesday 10:30am-9:00pm)
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The mansion that houses the Museum of Political History of Russia once belonged to renowned ballet dancer Mathilda Kshesinskaya right up until the February Revolution of 1917. After she left the building, it was occupied by Bolsheviks; after that, members of the leadership, such as Lenin and Stalin, worked here. Therefore, the choice of building is not coincidental. It played an important role in the modern history of Russia, and now in turn explains the events of the 20th century. Here you can find documents, posters, photographs, and other memorabilia that together paint a picture of one of the most turbulent eras in Russia's history.
Kuybysheva Street 2-4, St. Petersburg, Russia
Open: Friday to Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm (Wednesday 10:00am-8:00pm)
This museum has aimed for nothing less than putting together the entirety of Russia's military history, and there is certainly a lot to it. The building, located right in front of the historic Peter and Paul Fortress, was commissioned in 1703 to serve as a warehouse for old artillery objects. With time, the museum continued growing and now comprises 13 halls displaying monuments of science, technology and art all related to the military history of Russia.
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Vicky Ward has produced a damning depiction, a lethal amalgam of Page Six-like dish and firsthand investigative reporting
Like Donald Trump, Americans are displeased with Jared Kushner, the president's squeaky sounding son-in-law. As the reality that Kushner received his White House security clearance the same way he got into Harvard sinks in – "Daddy" pulled some very expensive strings – his popularity will not be rebounding anytime soon.
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The Manheim Township ladies dominated District 3 last fall. The girls were undefeated in dual meets and claimed the AAA team title at the district meet at Big Spring. However, at states, not everything went to plan.
In Hershey a week later, it was rough from the start for the MTXC ladies. The team was assigned to Box 4 at the far end of the start line. As soon as the gun went off, the girls found themselves in a poor position, getting pushed to the back of a crowded field. Trapped behind the herd, many of the ladies struggled to move up the rest of the race.
Despite PRs and great races, senior Kira Jenkins shared that she felt disappointed after her race at states. They were happy to get 10th as a team, but none of them felt like they raced their best.
"We really focused on districts last year," said senior Leah Sassaman. "It was a really hard race for everyone, so coming back the next week for states, everyone was still tired."
This year however, the MTXC ladies are determined to conquer the state course and feel good about their performance. This September, the team will head to Hershey to get a better feel for the hilly course at the PIAA Foundation Invitational meet. The Blue Streaks have been working hard since last fall and are prepared for whatever lies ahead of them this season. All summer, the varsity girls met and ran together. Senior Cassandra Wilk also noted the girls attend a summer cross country camp to continue to work together as a team.
Although the girls are focused on improving as a team, this season is about more than just places and times. Four of the top five ladies are now seniors. Many of the seniors have been running with each other since 7th grade. They are a close group and want to finish their time together with a bang. As Kira Jenkins put it, "This is the year!"
With their top 5 returning from last year, the team is likely to repeat the success they had last cross season.
PennTrackXC caught up with three MTXC seniors---Jenkins, Sassaman, and Wilk---along with rising sophomore Ava Pasewicz after their first day of official practice. Check out the video interview above.


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Fake photos of Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila's family were circulated on social media last week. The photos were posted in a 'newspaper' type format pictures with captions under title 'The Sikh Times' that circulated over social media. The photos were identified as being fake and false.
Gursewak Singh Rangila the son of Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila is an upcoming and rising Kirtan Raagi who is working hard to spread gurmat and Sikh awareness. Gursewak Singh participates in various camps around Punjab to help youngsters come into Sikhi and he also routinely does kirtan seva at various Gurdwaras. Gursewak is a humble individual who is described as being honest and hardworking and so when the false pictures were circulated, they were immediately condemned and deemed fake. Gursewak Singh Rangila is innocent in the matter.
We at Daily Sikh Updates published a post from information provided by an individual that created the false pictures and article under the headline 'The Sikh Times'. The pictures were floating on Facebook well before our post. We regret to have posted and should've used better judgement before relying on the individual. We did our own investigation into the pictures and realized the pictures were fake and immediately removed them. We then saw a video of Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila clarifying the issue, this video was published before our post was published, it further clarified that indeed those pictures don't add up.
Apology from Daily Sikh Updates:
We at Daily Sikh Updates offer our sincere apology to Bhai Balwinder Singh Ji Rangila and their family. We hope this post sends a message to the public that those photos were false and fake and that Gursewak Singh Rangila is innocent in the matter.
Below is a Video of Bhai Balwinder Singh Ji Rangila clarifying and stating the truth.


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The Divine, Lambs, and Children
The three images above all deal with some dimension of the likeness between God and mankind. I have arranged them in this order, moving from "The Lamb" to "Holy Thursday" and finishing with "The Divine Image" because I saw a natural sequential development of the course of the three plates. Beginning in "The Lamb," Blake […] Continue reading
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Moscow, after its first reading of the report from the UN and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' Joint Investigative Mechanism on Syria, believes that there are flaws in the methodology and that biased evidence was used, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told RIA Novosti.
Ryabkov said conclusions were derived from "all the same evidence and testimony, which cause us great doubts due to the bias of sources and due to non-compliance with the requirements of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, according to the sequence of collection and storage of material evidence," Sputnik reported.
"All these logical inconsistencies, internal contradictions are visible even after the first cursory reading," the deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry added.
The report from OPCW claimed on Thursday that the government of Bashar al-Assad is to blame for a chemical attack on the opposition-held town of Khan Sheikhoun that killed dozens of people last April.
The attack prompted a US missile strike against a Syrian air base which Washington said was used to launch the strike.
"Time and again, we see independent confirmation of chemical weapons use by the Assad regime," Nikki Haley, the United States' UN ambassador, said in a statement, Reuters reported.
"The Security Council must send a clear message that the use of chemical weapons by anyone will not be tolerated, and must fully support the work of the impartial investigators."
The report also said the self-styled Islamic State terrorist group was to blame for the use of sulfur mustard in the Syrian town of Umm Hawsh on Sept. 15 and 16, 2016.
Speaking in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China hopes that the conclusions of any investigation have a basis in conclusive proof and are professional, objective and fair.
"The continuing use of chemical weapons, including by non-state actors, is deeply disturbing," said the report.
"If such use, in spite of the prohibition by the international community, is not stopped now, a lack of consequences will surely encourage others to follow."
Syria agreed to destroy its chemical weapons in 2013 under a deal brokered by Russia and the United States. The Syrian government has repeatedly denied using chemical weapons during the country's more than six-year civil war.


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3 Lessons Learned: Industrial
The Use of Lithium as a Mineral
Industrial minerals are geological materials that are mined for their commercial value. They are used in industries based on their physical and or chemical properties. Some examples of their application are in construction, paints, ceramics, electronics, filtration, plastics, glass and detergents. To add on the categories of industrial mineral, organic materials and industrial by products are also included. To accurately determine an industrial mineral some steps and procedures are needed. Technical test work, end product evaluation and technical test work are the key test procedure used in evaluating the suitability of minerals. An evaluation manual is obtained since the mineral category is wide. Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth's surface.
The deposits form a mineral package with the main interest in economic value. The purpose of mining is to obtain any material that cannot be grown through agricultural processes or created artificially in the laboratory. Gravel, gemstone, dimension stone, coals, metals, chalk, salt, potash, oil shale are some of the materials obtained in ores. Mining not only involves extraction of materials but also extraction of non -renewable resources. In the current world mining processes involve ore body prospective, profit analysis of the mine potentiality, extraction of desired mineral and finally the reclamation of the land. The first is surface mining and the other is underground mining. While underground mining the overlying rock is left in place and the mineral is obtained or removed through tunnels.
Mining results to adverse environmental impact which is a downer the industry faces. Water is a natural resource that has many uses from human to industrial and contamination to it is dangerous as it causes a lot of inconveniences. Chemical contamination can result to deterioration of health by locals. They also provide route for surface water to disappear underground. Coal fires can last for a long time and cause major damage impact to the environment. In the environment it releases toxic fumes, reignite bush, grass and forest fires causing damage to surface infrastructure like pipelines, roads, bridge supports, buildings and electric lines. Thus stringent measures need to be undertaken to avoid and evade the impact on human and environmental safety.
With these environmental safety will be assured if its followed to the latter. Lithium a mineral is a compound salt that is used for psychiatric medication. Such as lithium grease lubricants, heat resistant glass and ceramics, steel and aluminum production, lithium batteries and flux additives for iron. They include astronomically, terrestrial and biologically. Lithium ion batteries especially have recorded massive exports while at the same time a surge in pricing.
These services are just a few that are provided on the lithium based industry. Price data collection and company assessment is the specialty of Benchmark intelligence services. The team offers price data, analysis and forecasting services for lithium ion cathode and anode raw materials.
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Spied! Ford C-Max Caught With Sliding Doors, New Rear End
It's been eight months since last we spied the updated Ford C-Max, and my, how things have changed. In the intervening months, the C-Max has grown itself some new sliding doors and a completely new tail.
The biggest, and probably the most important difference to be gleaned from these new spy photos is that of the rear doors. When last we saw the C-Max, it had standard rear doors and a more sharply sloping roofline, making it look more like a hatchback and less like a minivan. Now, it's sporting a pair of sliding rear doors and a more boxy rear end, making it far more similar to a minivan than a hatch. Indeed, it's beginning to look a lot like the Mazda5, which it shares a platform with. A key difference between the two, though, is that the C-Max will reportedly seat seven rather than the six that the Mazda5 holds, though the middle seat in the rear will likely be reserved for small children only.
The other significant change has come to the rear end. Where our last spy shots revealed a split-folding rear gate with separate glass and tailgate elements, the C-Max now appears to have a single-piece lift gate. Along with the new rear entry, the C-Max has picked up a fresh set of tail lights that more closely resemble those of a sedan than the long, tall lenses that stretched up the D-pillars to the roof of the last C-Max we saw.
While not many specifics are known yet, our sources tell us that the new C-Max is still over a year away from its debut and won't been seen in production form until the 2010 Paris Motor Show next fall. We're told that powertrains are unlikely to change, meaning several sizes of Ford's Duratec four-cylinder gas engine will be offered as well as several sizes of the Duratorq four-cylinder diesel. Some minor tweaking may be in order, though, to improve efficiency and fuel economy.
Of course, that's for the European model. Our sources indicate that the C-Max is still on for America and last we heard, it may well be built at Ford's small car plant in Wayne, Michigan, to compete with its platform mate, the Mazda5. If it does, the Duratec engine is a solid bet and it's possible Ford's new EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder could find its way under the hood as well. The diesel engines, unfortunately, are far less likely to make it across the pond.
What do you think? Is the C-Max the right small minivan for America, or should Ford leave it in Europe? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.


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Modern war with all its consequences is too tragic and too devastating to be approached from anything but a purely American standpoint. We should never enter a war unless it is absolutely essential to the future welfare of our nation.
Category: war
The U.S. has no reliable Islamic allies
The ambush of U.S. Special Forces (SF) in Niger — in which four soldiers were killed — was a small, deadly, and lamentable incident. The deaths have aroused a lot of debate and finger-pointing about why the SF unit was ambushed. Those involved in that debate — the Pentagon spokesmen, the media, senators, and congressmen — are all playing a game in which the goal is to find a palatable lie to tell the American people about why their soldiers were sent into a trap in which they died.
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Civilization or barbarism
If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.
Today, the welfare state is the most powerful force working to lower the genetic level of the population. Any system that forces the responsible and hard working to support unlimited procreation by the incompetent can only drag down the average. In this little book [War and the Breed], David Starr Jordan reminds us that war is even more ruthlessly dysgenic. The very best of a nation's men are cut down in battle, often before they have had even a single child.
False prosperity
War prosperity is like the prosperity that an earthquake or plague brings.
No unilateral military actions
The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.
The legacy of the Civil War
The War between the States … produced the foundation for the kind of government we have today: consolidated and absolute, based on the unrestrained will of the majority, with force, threats, and intimidation being the order of the day. Today's federal government is considerably at odds with that envisioned by the framers of the Constitution … [The War] also laid to rest the great principle enunciated in the Declaration of Independence that 'Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.'
Jettison the empire to save the republic
War is the deathbed of empires. Look at history and see how war has debilitated and destroyed empires from Rome to Britain to the USSR. Today we have been bled dry by endless wars for peace. […]
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Borrowing from those we protect
We are thus in the position of having to borrow from Europe to defend Europe, of having to borrow from China and Japan to defend Chinese and Japanese access to Gulf oil, and of having to borrow from Arab emirs, sultans and monarchs to make Iraq safe for democracy. We borrow from the nations we defend so that we may continue to defend them. To question this is an unpardonable heresy called 'isolationism.'
Why we have wars
War against a foreign country only happens when the moneyed classes think they are going to profit from it.


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Great books help you understand, and they help you understood. ~John Green
She reads books as one would breathe air. To fill up and live. ~Annie Dillard
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." ~ Jane Austen
Jane Austen (2005). "Jane Austen: 8 Books in 1", p.460, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax
Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking. ~Albert Einstein
The Joy Of Reading Fiction
That is the joy of reading fiction: when all is said and done, the novel belongs to the reader and his or hers imagination. ~ Alice Hoffman
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"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." ~ Toni Morrison, 88 y/o – Author, Nobel Laureate
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"Don't just teach your children to read… Teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything." ~ George Carlin
My ideal summer day was reading on the porch. ~ Harold E. Varmus
Good books don't give up all their secrets at once. ~ Stephen King
"If the literature we are reading does not wake us, why then do we read it? A literary work must be an ice-axe to break the sea frozen inside us." ~ Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka, Writer – Born: July 3, 1883 – Died: June 3, 1924
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To read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one. ~ Chinese Saying
Always read with a pen in your hands,… ~ Tim Parks
"Always read with a pen in your hands, not beside you on the table, but actually in your hand, ready, armed … Put a question mark by everything you find suspect. Underline anything you really appreciate. Feel free to write 'splendid,' but also, 'I don't believe a word of it.' And even 'bullshit.'" ~ TimContinue reading "Always read with a pen in your hands,… ~ Tim Parks"
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~ Sir Richard Steele
"The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries." ~ Rene Descartes
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Reading Quote: Maya Angelou
Easy reading is damn hard writing. But if it's right, it's easy. It's the other way around, too. If it's slovenly written, then it's hard to read. It doesn't give the reader what the careful writer can give the reader. -Maya Angelou
Reading A Book
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Time Is Never Wasted ~ Thomas Pynchon
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"Read, read, read. Read everything — trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window." – William Faulkner
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"We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to ourselves, transformed and part of a more expansive world." – Judith Butler
"Reading liberates you. You could know about the world through reading." ~Paul Theroux
"Any book worth banning is a book worth reading." ~ Isaac Asimov
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"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison http://www.bquot.es/s/2451
Literature Quote by Paul Auster
You see, the interesting thing about books, as opposed, say to films, is that it's always just one person encountering the book, it's not an audience, it's one to one. -Paul Auster http://en.proverbia.net
Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound mind, discourse a clear man. Benjamin Franklin Quote Source: en.proverbia
Funny Quote
People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.
What would you be doing, if wasn't reading this post?
The Mind
You'll never be alone if you've got a book. Al Pacino
Feeling a lot better than I did last week, and for the next few days will be posting off and on. Below, is a few of the books that I like to read.
Monday Evening
Monday evening. 6:20 pm. While reading and going through the blogs I follow. While I am doing this, NCIS on USA is keeping me company.
The book to read ….
Just another Sunday ….
Just another Sunday Periods of rain since day break Did the online crossword Drinking coffee Read some of the news Watching football on the boob tube Just another Sunday
You know you've read a… – paul sweeney
You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. – Paul Sweeney
If you would be not forgotten… – Benjamin Franklin
There Are Two Motives For Reading… – Bertrand Russell
There are two motives for reading a book: one, that you enjoy it; the other, that you can boast about it. –Bertrand Russell
Blog #2
1. You post it. 2. I read it.
Inspiring: Gets Shot in the Face Once…
When I'm 80 Years Old and Sitting… – Alan Rickman
Inspirational Quote 11/19/12
Friday Humor 11/16/12


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6" x 6"
oil on gessobord
Here in the pnw/upperleftusa, we do not take our shadows for granted.
We also brake for rusty barn lights mounted on overlapping corrugated tin.
By 'we' of course I mean 'I', and I am so glad we're moving into full-time shadow season. Ok, so that's a few months away. But, we have seen a little more sunshine lately, so I was able to take my young'uns on one of my rambling inspiration-seeking drives around the neighborhood.
The sun was shining, the windows were rolled down, and all three of my boys took a little springing-forward induced nap.
It was lovely indeed.


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North Market is the greater Columbus area's version of a bustling old-world marketplace. Vendors galore occupy the enormous building's many stalls, each specializing in a different cuisine. There's a sausage shop, a pasta shop, fish mongers, meat mongers, Chinese, Mediterranean, sushi, Mexican, Vietnamese, a wine merchant, a cheese merchant and lots more. See website for complete list.
With the deep love of food and beer, this family run establishment's dedication shines through each and every hand crafted brew and New American dish. Located in Downtown Columbus, Wolf's Ridge Brewing was designed to be a gathering place for foodies and beer enthusiasts alike. Locally sourced ingredients and products are used as much as possible in every aspect of the brewery and restaurant with the focus on supporting the community. Brunch through dinner is on offer with scrumptious options like frittata's and beermosa's for breakfast, to spice rubbed duck breast and escargot for dinner. Brews are hearty and light, ranging from stouts, IPA's, to ales.
If you are in the mood for a more relaxed-upscale restaurant, then G. Michael's is the place. Yet, do not let the casual atmosphere mislead you, as the talented staff will leave you in awe with their culinary prowess. To top it off, G. Michael's has an impressive wine list, in addition to a full bar.
The true German Village experience is nothing without a meal at Schmidt's. Located at the intersection of one tiny cobblestone alleyway and another, this is neighborhood dining at its most charming. Inside, neighbors are laughing and imbibing to the sounds of clinking steins and an upbeat oompah band. For dinner, you can't go wrong with a sausage platter -- a big, piping-hot link surrounded by kraut and potatoes and apple sauce. To drink, choose from a wide variety of authentic German imports as well as a couple of locally produced German-style lagers.
This amazing modern diner will never cease to amaze as it serves you reinvented classic American dishes. Manned by a passionate father-son duo, the restaurant has increasingly won the hearts of local foodies. They have a list of mouth-watering sandwiches that includes Porchetta, Smoked Gouda, Shrimp Po'Boyger and many more. Other dishes, such as the Mac & Brisket and the Spiced Lamb Burger are equally tantalizing. The atmosphere is quite relaxed and casual, making the dining experience truly delectable.
This beloved cafe is known for their giant burgers. Served with a heaping side of fries, their masterful creations range from the ever-popular Thurmanator, the Macedonian, Jaeger Burger and many more. Mouth watering sides include plenty of fried options like pretzel bites, burrito bites, and pizza rolls. They even go all out on their fries that are served with sauces, toppings and even gravy. And that's just the tip of the iceberg for the menu! For a giant-sized appetite, visit this Columbus favorite.


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Turn on, tune in, log-out
Leaving computers logged-in is a security, and often also a patient safety, risk; so why it is commonplace in healthcare?
A year before leading the Conservative party to (partial) election success in 2010, David Cameron spoke to the faithful at conference and said "we will not make it if we pull in different directions, follow our own interests, take care of only ourselves." This became known as the 'we're all in this together' speech (although just how genuine a desire there was to share the pain is highly debatable); and there's a message here for healthcare IT. Unless those employed at the coalface of care delivery and the deliverers of secure products and processes can agree that we're all in IT together, then the future of a secure NHS looks about as assured as a smooth break with Brussels.
The truth is that healthcare is not the same as almost any other sector when it comes to data security. Conventional thinking, where security has to be seen as a business priority, gets kicked to the kerb. When your business is saving lives, patient care – quite rightly – rises to the top and nothing must interfere with that. Unfortunately, this conflict can and does hurt both data security and patient care. The insecure practice of leaving a computer terminal up and running and logged in, because it saves a few seconds over inserting a smartcard, is one good example.


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Home > LCLR > Vol. 5 > Iss. 3 (1993)
Volume 5, Issue 3 (1993)
Prefatory Material
Table of Contents
Consumer Law
Feature Articles
Telemarketing Tug-of-War: Balancing Telephone Information Technology and the First Amendment with Consumer Protection and Privacy, Part I
Consuelo Lauda Kertz and Lisa Boardman Burnette
The Fair Credit Reporting Act: Is It Fair for Consumers?
Albert S. Jacquez and Amy S. Friend
Consumer News
Consumer News
Julia C. McLaughlin
Recent Legislative Activity
Recent Legislative Activity
William X. Elward
Recent Cases
Crime Prevention Security Not Required for ATMs
Bina Sanghavi
General Business Law Regulates Insurance Company's Deceptive Acts
B. James Slater Jr.


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Beneath Hill 60 starts pre-production
Press Release from Beneath Hill 60
Screen Australia this week approved funding for a new Australian independent feature film based on the true story of a secret company of miners who played a decisive role in the battle for the Western Front during World War One.
Beneath Hill 60 – The Silent War directed by well-known actor/director Jeremy Sims, stars Brendan Cowell in the lead role of Captain Oliver Woodward. Casting is underway and other other high profile Australian actors are expected to join the production in the weeks to come.
Jeremy Sims says that ten years ago he made a commitment to telling Australian stories, whether on stage or screen. "This story is a unique and incredible part of our history; I can't wait to start bringing it to life. I will be working with an incredibly talented family of actors and filmmakers over the next year, and all of us will have the same objective – to make a compelling and dramatic film that has integrity and broad appeal. If we can do that then the story of Oliver Woodward will do the rest."
The idea for the project began 10 years ago when the film's Townsville-based Executive Producer, (himself a former miner,) Ross Thomas discovered a copy of the real Captain Woodward's unpublished diary in a rubbish bin. He tracked down Woodward's family who had preserved his notes, letters and artefacts from the underground war. Producer Bill Leimbach brought screenwriter David Roach on board.
David Roach says: "At first I wasn't sure I wanted to write a war film but after reading Woodward's diary and researching the stories of the Australian tunnellers I was just amazed that their extraordinary story had never been told. It's a story that begins in Papua, travels to Queensland then ultimately to the battlefields of France and Belgium. Yes, Beneath Hill 60 is a war story, but it's a war story with a tender heart."
The seven week shoot begins in Townsville in July where the Western Front trenches at Ypres will be recreated. In an ironic twist, given that the film celebrates the unsung achievements of a band of miners, many of whom came from Queensland, the city has embraced the film enthusiastically following the collapse of the mining boom. Local supporters have offered everything from land, earth moving equipment, military expertise and weaponry, to production office and warehouses that will become film studios.
Producer Bill Leimbach says: "When I was first presented with this never-before-told story I knew it had to be made in North Queensland. The story, most of the characters, the locations and ultimately the private investment all came from there.'
The film could not be more timely, Leimbach believes. "We've just had the 90th anniversary of the end of the war and Australians are only just beginning to notice that the war they fought there on the Western Front was five times the size of Gallipoli. Five times more Australian fought there, five times as many battles and five times as many men and boys died there than at Gallipoli. And unlike Gallipoli they won!"
Beneath Hill 60's 8 million dollar budget is made up of a combination of private investment from Townsville and Government funding. It one of the first films to benefit from the Screen Australia's new Producer's Offset scheme set up to encourage local production. The NSW Film and TV Office and Queensland's Pacific Film and Television Office are also supporting the film.
The Director of Photography is renowned cinematographer Toby Oliver, (The Combination, Forbidden Lies, Looking for Alibrandi). The film is due to for national release next year through Transmission Films.


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Benefits of Leadership
Leadership has its privileges. Leaders within their industry earn trust, hire better, retain top performers and achieve higher results.
- The public at large respects and trusts your brand
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- You experience lower turnover
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- You can charge a reasonable premium for your product or services
Examples of Leadership
- Thought leadership in relevant media, from digital and broadcast news to local newspapers, business publications, trade journals, community forums and their own blogs – Fletcher assists or complete ghostwrites the narrative on behalf of the client
- Powerful sponsorship and partnership development with media, chambers of commerce, schools and universities, and non-profits – Fletcher negotiates and fulfills
- Community leadership: Led two clients to pay $4,000 to mow the unattractive grassy areas along I-35 leading into Waco before Baylor's initial Big 12 home game in 1996 in order to impress visitors driving into town
- Community stewardship: Led Dalworth Restoration to create a community partnership that reinvigorated an Arlington landmark with a patriotic theme along a high-profile wall
- Customer service excellence: Consulted with then-TCU Athletic Director Danny Morrison on how to improve the game day customer experience at TCU's home football games
- Appropriate Recognition: Fletcher has composed nominations that have earned clients impressive awards, including:
- Baylor Family Business of the Year Awards program (9 winners)
- Local Chamber of Commerce Business or Member of the Year Award (12 winners)
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Southwest Region (one winner, two finalists)
- Industry-specific awards at local, regional and national levels (6 winners)
- Memorable Community Gesture:
- Fletcher proposed and coordinated the World's Largest Ultimate Smoker & Grill for H-E-B Grocery's 100th anniversary, making 60 stops at community events statewide
- Fletcher proposed and delivered the World's Largest Grocery Cart for H-E-B to use as a parade vehicle for local events, which was so well received that this resulted in a five-year contract


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So I went to some pet stores yesterday. Despite the fact that this week was less eventful, I did see some pretty neat stuff, and I'm now a step closer to owning my new fish tank!
Category: Saltwater
Water Conditioning
Water Conditioner
Tap water contains chlorine and other contaminants. These are toxic to fish and, if they aren't removed or detoxified, will kill your fish quickly. When making new water for your aquarium, it is essential to add a conditioner before putting it in your aquarium.Read More »
Water Changes
The final product of the Nitrogen Cycle is nitrate. This is a compound that is used by plants as food, and the plants convert it into oxygen. Even if you have a heavily planted aquarium, nitrates will build up faster than most plants can use it. This will require regular water changes.
Tank Cycling 101
One important and often overlooked aspect of setting up an aquarium is tank cycling. This is the process of getting the good bacteria to grow in your aquarium. The Nitrogen Cycle begins when ammonia starts to build up in the tank and bacterias that convert ammonia into nitrite starts to develop. Once the nitrite starts to build up, bacteria that converts nitrite into nitrate starts to grow. Nitrate is reduced through regular water changes and plants utilizing the nitrate for food.


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The Weekend Starts...Now
The Top Things to Do This Weekend: December 7–10
Choreographer Kate Wallich's presents Dream Dances, Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton serenades Benaroya Hall, and a different sort of Sugar Plum Fairy at Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker
Classical & More
Sat, Dec 10
Montrose Trio
Violinist Martin Beaver and cellist Clive Greensmith weren't ready to put down their bows when the Tokyo String Quartet called it quits almost five years ago. Instead they joined up with pianist Jon Kimura Parker. On stage, the Montrose Trio creates a sheer depth of sound that belies their numbers. In Seattle, they'll tackle Haydn, Shostakovich, and Brahms. Meany Hall, $44–$52
Fri, Dec 8
Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton
As the lead singer of Metric, Emily Haines delivered six albums of kinetic synth- and guitar-driven pop rock. In her solo side project, she taps into a minimalist side of her songwriting prowess, revealing introspective lyricism and a gentle pianist's touch. Benaroya Hall, $36–$86
Thru Dec 28
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Unlike snow days, The Nutcracker is a winter guarantee every year in Seattle. Now in its third production, after replacing Pacific Northwest Ballet's long-tenured Maurice Sendak run, the George Balanchine iteration offers all the timeless staging and iconography that this classic ballet is known and loved for. It's never too early to buy tickets. McCaw Hall, $26–$180
Dec 7–10
Kate Wallich and the YC
Seattle-based choreographer and one of Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch in 2015, Kate Wallich returns to On the Boards with her company the YC for the premiere of a new full-length piece. Dream Dances unfolds as the name implies: complex, intertwined movements inspired by the motion of dream images and logic. On the Boards, $23–$30
Thru Dec 28
It's a Wonderful Life
Among the canon of American holiday films, It's a Wonderful Life is high art. The 1946 opus checks all the boxes for feel-good viewing: black-and-white nostalgia, stories of human empathy, and a timeless movie star performance. One of the city's last remaining classic movie theaters gives December over to James Stewart's unmistakable charm. Grand Illusion Cinema, $9
Dec 7
Welcome to Night Vale
The fictional setting for the Welcome to Night Vale podcast is a perfectly normal American desert town, except for the mysterious lights in the canyon and the hooded figures who loiter in the dog park. Night Vale's local radio station hits the road to bring the creepy to Seattle, live. Read our profile on the touring podcast phenomenon. Neptune Theatre, $28.50–$33.50
Dec 7–28
Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker
This version of The Nutcracker uses holiday pageantry in ways that might make you blush. And you've never seen the Sugar Plum Fairy like this (unless you visited the Triple Door this time last year.) Featuring live music from a nine-piece jazz orchestra and some all new costume surprises. The Triple Door, $45–$55
Dec 8–10
Elf the Musical
A modern Christmas classic, Elf the film championed ceaseless optimism and holiday cheer in a modern world stricken by cynicism. Will Ferrell might not be reprising his role for this visiting Broadway show, but his irresistible performance as Buddy—an orphan raised in Santa's workshop—informs the whole production. Paramount Theatre, $45–$100
Thru Dec 17
The Humans
Stephen Karam's one-act play, about three generations of the Blake family convening at Thanksgiving, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2016. And it's easy to see why. A story that tackles interfamilial culture clash—rural Scranton versus urban Manhattan— the vagaries of aging and dating, and more than one family secret revealed, is… well, just like your Thanksgiving dinners, right? Read our review here. Seattle Repertory Theatre, $17–$90
Thru Dec 27
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Every year, the 1965 television Christmas special, based on Charles M. Schulz's beloved Peanuts characters, reliably warms family living rooms like a hearth. The stage adaptation returns to Seattle for a breezy, kid-friendly, 40-minute production featuring a melancholy Charlie Brown looking for holiday magic in a world preoccupied with seasonal commercialism. Taproot Theatre, $25
Thru Dec 30
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
Last year's Broadway hit, based on the 1942 musical film starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, boasts all the trappings of a feel-good holiday stage spectacle: song-and-dance entertainment with music from the late, celebrated composer Irving Berlin, an idyllic New England setting, and a story of fame, the simple life, and long-simmering romance. 5th Avenue Theatre, $29–$120
Thru Dec 30
Howl's Moving Castle
Based on the 1986 novel by Diana Wynne Jones, this new musical finds young Sophie Hatter in a bit of a pickle. After crossing the Witch of the Waste, she's transformed into an old woman and must win over the good but ambivalent wizard Howl (who has a moving castle) in order to break the curse. Don't you hate it when that happens? Book-It Repertory Theatre, $25–$99
Updated 12/8/17: The Kate Wallich's "Dream Dances" now correctly listed as Dec 7–10, not Dec 7–9 as originally written.


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