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What if there were a new approach to home decluttering that transformed it from a never-ending cycle to a meaningful spiritual journey?
What if you could declutter in a way that minimized overwhelm and maximized peace?
What if there were a soulful step-by-step program that kept you inspired, empowered, and efficiently moving forward as you mindfully declutter?
Welcome to Purify Your Home
Purify Your Home is a coaching program designed especially for soulful, sensitive ones like you. It's for folks who are ready to finally clear the clutter from their homes, but who need some support, direction, and loving accountability to get there.
In the sacred container of this twelve-week program, the decluttering process is transformed from an overwhelming task you keep putting off to a holistic spiritual journey of self-discovery.
Boring old "decluttering" becomes "Home Energy Purification":
~ a journey you can't wait to start
~ an effective method you enjoy while you're deep in the process
~ a spiritual practice you benefit from the rest of your life
When you Purify your home, you create space for what matters most.
What is included in Purify Your Home?
Twelve 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
Held online via video conferencing, these sessions are for diving deep into your process, helping you move through stuck areas, providing accountability, and tapping into your inner wisdom.
Sessions are 45 to 50 minutes.
A Step-by-Step Written Program
The written program leads you step-by-step through six phases. It's like having a loving guide by your side as you get organized, prepared, and start Purifying. You receive lifetime access to the downloadable PDFs (including future updates) accessed from a password-protected webpage.
Unlimited Email and Text Support
In between coaching sessions, feel free to reach out as often as needed for accountability, encouragement, and celebrating wins! As your Home Energy Coach, I am here for you each step of the way.
Daily Distance Reiki Channeling
Each day during my morning meditation time, I'll send you and your process a few minutes of distance Reiki (Universal Life Force Energy). This provides an extra boost of high-vibration energetic support!
You also receive a total of 15 weeks to complete the 12-week program! To provide flexibility and space to honor your unique process, I have added an extra 3 weeks to complete the 12-week program. This way if you need to pause, slow down, or regroup you can do so with grace and ease.
Our coaching sessions and the written program will guide you to:
Intentionally open up time, as well as emotional and mental 'bandwidth', to actively engage in your process.
Create a vision for your Purified home so you have a 'destination' to inspire and motivate you throughout the journey.
Thoroughly plan and prepare so you feel ready, empowered, and excited for what's to come.
Develop your 'intuitive sorting skill' so you can make efficient and soul-centered decisions.
Integrate your favorite spiritual practices and energy tools like meditation, mindfulness, crystals, sage, altars, oracle cards, and sound/vibrational tools for shifting and transmuting energy.
Use ceremony and ritual, as needed or as you feel guided, to say goodbye to what you're releasing and integrate what you're choosing to keep.
Attend to your self-care so you can maintain a high vibration and energy level throughout your process.
What people are saying about Purify Your Home:
Before I started Purify Your Home, my frustration with decluttering was overwhelming! After even an hour of trying to declutter, I would be exhausted and emotionally drained.
With what I've learned in Purify Your Home, I have made tremendous progress in my Purification process. I realize now that holding on to so much of my old stuff was a weight that was holding me back from new and better experiences.
Purify Your Home's holistic approach utilizes Spiritual, Emotional and Practical tools to help remove all of the potential resistance on all levels of our being. I definitely needed that holistic approach; nothing else that I have tried has worked so effectively.
I can't recommend Purify Your Home highly enough! You will be amazed by how much your life can change for the better. Plus, Michael is simply a pleasure to work with!
Until Purify Your Home, I really had no idea of the sad, bad energy these old things held for me, and how much it was affecting me in the background. I thank you so much for that clarity and for making me aware of these things so I can let them go.
Who is this program for?
- Purify Your Home is designed specifically for soulful people who are ready to dive in and Purify.
- It is for you if you are willing and able to dedicate at least 5 to 10 hours per week to your Purification process.
- The program is a great fit for people who want a blend of 'self-study' using the program materials and coaching sessions for support.
- It is for you if you are open to exploring your relationship with your belongings, and willing to consider letting go of things that are no longer serving you.
Who should not sign up for this program?
Purify Your Home is not for everyone.
- This program is a life-changing and intense experience. Think of it like signing up for a semester-long class or dedicating a season to a particular life pursuit.
- If you are intrigued about the program, but know that you don't have the time, energy, or emotional reserves to dedicate to the process now and over the next 12 to 15 weeks, please wait to apply until you know the timing is right for you.
- If you have hoarding disorder or other issues contributing to a troublesome relationship with clutter that require therapy, please seek the appropriate professional help you need. Purify Your Home is not a counseling or therapy program, and it is important that you receive the level of care that you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm newer to the spiritual path and I don't know a lot about using energy tools. Could Purify Your Home still help me declutter?
Most definitely. If you have an interest in the spiritual path and are open to applying what you already know as well as learning a few new things, Purify Your Home could be a great fit for you.
However, please note that Purify Your Home is not a course in spirituality and using energy tools. It will be helpful to be familiar with one or two spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness before you dive in.
Let's schedule a time to talk together to see if the program is a good fit for where you currently are on your spiritual path. Email me at email@example.com.
My (spouse / partner / roommate / adult child / other family member) and I want to Purify together. Do you work with couples/family members?
Purify Your Home can be a great fit for couples and family members who are Purifying their home together. For everyone to have the most success in the program, I require couples and families to be able to communicate openly and effectively with each other prior to joining the program, and to have similar goals for their process.
Because of the in-depth nature of this work and the fact that decisions are being made about deeply personal matters, participation in Purify Your Home can potentially stir up some conflict. My coaching services are not a substitute for couples and family counseling services.
Partner Add-On
For two people residing in the same home who are planning to Purify their individual and shared belongings together, I offer the following add-on to the full program:
- Four additional 45- to 50-minute coaching sessions (held via Zoom video conferencing)
- Lifetime access to the program materials for both partners
- Unlimited email and text support for both partners
- Daily distance Reiki channeling for both partners and their home
I'm not great with tech stuff. Could we have our sessions via phone instead of video conferencing?
Meeting via video conferencing provides an additional layer to our connection. We get to see each other's beautiful faces and it also allows people to show me their homes in real time during sessions. If, due to weak internet or other significant technical issues, video conferencing is not possible, I do consider phone sessions on a case-by-case basis.
I am also open to occasional phone sessions once we have established our coaching relationship in the first few sessions.
What is your refund policy?
Immediately upon enrollment in Purify Your Home, you receive access to the complete written program materials. This written program walks you step-by-step through the Purification process. Due to the inherent value in the program materials, and because your success in the program is dependent on your level of commitment, I do not offer refunds on the program.
(If there are significant, severe unforeseen circumstances, I am willing to explore a partial refund on a case by case basis.)
I'm happy to answer any questions you have to see if the program is a great fit for you before you commit to it. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
What is your availability for coaching sessions?
My hours of availability for coaching sessions are typically:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 9am and 5pm (Eastern time zone)
- Friday between 10am and 3pm (Eastern time zone)
Occasionally I am able to open up other time slots. If this is a concern for you, let's see what we can work out together! Email me at email@example.com.
Do I have to be at my home for our video conference coaching sessions?
While it can be helpful to be home during our sessions, and close to the things you are Purifying, it is not required or necessary for you to be at your home for every session. As long as you are prepared and ready to explore the things that you are struggling with and the things that are going well, you can Zoom from any convenient, quiet location.
Michael, I'm ready to join Purify Your Home! How do I sign up?
That is so exciting! Go ahead and click the SIGN UP button to access my calendar to set up a call time and complete a brief questionnaire. We'll chat on the phone for 20 minutes or so to make sure we're a good fit to work together. If we both say 'Yes!', I'll get you started with the program right away.
I still have some questions. How do I contact you?
I'm happy to answer your questions! You can email me at email@example.com. If I can address them quickly via email, I'll do that. If they are more in-depth, we can set up a time to chat.
Next Steps
If Purify Your Home is calling to your heart and soul, and you know that the time is right, I encourage you to take the next step and sign up right now. You'll pick an appointment time and complete a brief application. We'll talk on the phone for 30 minutes or so, and if Purify Your Home is a match for you, we'll dive right in!
If Purify Your Home it doesn't fully resonate with you right now, that's okay, too. Feel free to email me any time with questions you may have at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Home Energy Purification method and the Purify Your Home program were delivered to me via Universal inspiration.
It is my soul's calling to serve you, your soul, and your home as you Purify.
I'm here to inspire, listen, hold sacred space, ask open questions, teach new skills, and provide a path for you to navigate and release the accumulated belongings that are no longer serving you.
I'm so excited to connect with you and honored to be part of your journey!


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If you can't find precooked wild rice, substitute boil-in-bag or precooked brown rice.
How to Make It
Step 1
Prepare rice according to the package directions.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and diced fennel bulb to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, fresh oregano, freshly ground black pepper, and salt; cook 1 minute.

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An Overview of File and Serialization Formats in Hadoop
Ian Hellström | 7 December 2015 | 6 min read
Apache Hadoop is the de facto standard in Big Data platforms. It's open source, it's free, and its ecosystem is gargantuan. When dumping data into Hadoop, the question often arises which container and which serialization format to use. In this post I provide a summary of the various file and serialization formats.
Before we start, let's briefly remind ourselves what we're talking about. A container is nothing but a data structure, or an object to store data in. When we transfer data over a network the container is converted into a byte stream. This process is referred to as serialization. The reverse, that is converting a byte stream into a container, is called deserialization.
The commonly encountered acronym 'SerDe' refers to the serialization/deserialization of data.
It tells applications how records are to be processed.
In databasespeak, a serializer is typically used when writing data (i.e.
INSERT statements), whereas a deserializer is needed when reading (i.e.
SELECT statements).
How 'easy' it is to convert a byte stream into an object and vice versa is one of the criteria for choosing one SerDe over another.
Row-Based vs Column-Based Storage
Storage systems can be divided into two categories: row-based and column-based, or columnar, storages. The difference is in the way data is stored.
Suppose we have a data set of 'ordinary' people and their alter egos:
|First name
|Last name
|Gotham City
|The Joker
|Gotham City
|Poison Ivy
|Gotham City
|New York City
|Iron Man
|New York City
|Gotham City
In row-based storages, the records would be stored as they appear. The column boundaries would be roughly converted into a separator (e.g. a comma or semicolon); a fancy CSV file, if you will.
When you slap a compression algorithm on each record, it may be able to shave off a few bytes here and there, but by and large each record is composed of mainly distinct types of data and, more importantly, the contents are quite different.
In our example, we only have character data, except for the
Id obviously, but I think you get the point nonetheless.
In a column-based storage, the columns rather than the rows are kept together:
Batman:1|The Joker:2|Poison Ivy:3|Spiderman:4|Iron Man:5|Catwoman:6|Superman:7
Gotham City:1|Gotham City:2|Gotham City:3|New York City:4|New York City:5|Gotham City:6|Krypton:7
In itself, that does not look too spectacular, does it?
All we have done is transpose the original matrix of data with a horizontal bar as a delimiter.
Each record now also has the identifier tacked onto it.
Note that the
Ids are, especially in the absence of primary keys, best handled by the DBMS itself.
Generic row identifiers spring to mind, as for instance Oracle's
I have merely included the identifiers to explain the salient bits of columnar data stores.
Well, the reason we do add the
Ids is that each record contains the same type of data and, as in the case with the residences of our (super-)heroes and nemeses, we see the same contents.
We can thus compress the data as follows:
Batman:1|The Joker:2|Poison Ivy:3|Spiderman:4|Iron Man:5|Catwoman:6|Superman:7
Gotham City:1,2,3,6||New York City:4,5|Krypton:7
If the table were bigger, we'd also see the same kind of behaviour in the names: multiple repeating names that we can summarize.
One of the advantages of columnar data stores is OLAP: reading and/or aggregating (small) subsets of columns.
For instance, if you want to compute the longest
Alias in our previous table, you simply have to fetch the columnar record that contains all the aliases and pick the longest.
In a row-based data store, you may have to jump all over the place because the individual records are split across many blocks.
Thanks to column sparsity and compression, columnar data stores also typically have lower disk usage.
On the flipside, OLTP (i.e. writing few records frequently) and streaming are two use cases where columnar data stores are at a disadvantage. Suppose, for example, that Selina Kyle moves to Los Angeles: we'd have to remove her identifier from Gotham City and create a new one, instead of simply updating one cell. Similarly, single-row record reads are slower because they have to be pieced together (i.e. deserialized) from different 'lines'.
File Formats in Hadoop
In essence, you can store any type of data in Hadoop. It's what you can then do with it that determines how useful the stored data really is.
Typically, though, we data people work with structured or semi-structured data. And in those cases, Hadoop offers simple text files (e.g. CSV, XML or JSON), which are somewhat unsurprisingly known as TextFiles, a binary version called SequenceFiles, Avro, RCFile, ORC, and Parquet. Obviously, TextFiles are the only file format listed that supports unstructured data.
TextFiles are by default not compressed and they cannot be split. This is why a more compact, binary representation with SequenceFiles is often recommended.
There are various pages dedicated to picking the right file format for a particular use case. For instance, Cloudera talk about file formats in relation to Impala.
Then there is the 'small files problem'. Huge amounts of small files can be stored in an Hadoop Archive (HAR) file, as having loads of tiny files in Hadoop is not the most efficient option. Nevertheless, HAR files are not splittable, which is something to keep in mind.
Serialization Formats in Hadoop
The information shown in the table below has been collected from various sources, notably Hadoop Application Architectures, Hadoop – The Definitive Guide, Apache Hive Essentials, and the documentation of the respective contestants:
Please note that IDL is an acronym for interface description language. I have mimicked data type nomenclature of third-generation programming languages, because there seems to be little consensus among 4GLs in the Big Data environment: most (relational) database engines have a common language, but Hive and IBM's Big SQL do not.
Anyway, why would you care about these characteristics?
Well, splittability allows files to be cut at any line and ingested and/or processed in parallel. This is great for huge files and also the reason why XML and JSON files are not ideal; JSON records are cool though. You cannot take an arbitrary XML file and a pair of scissors and cut the file into pieces; records are smeared out over potentially many lines. This means that the chunks are not independent, which ruins parallelization.
Similarly, a large block size (when deserialized) allows the engine to skip data that is not relevant to your queries, provided of course that the entire block is of no interest to your particular problem. Small blocks also require the name node to manage loads of metadata, which isn't ideal either. The default block size in Hadoop is 64 MB (or 128 MB in Cloudera's distribution).
What is more, a schema that is capable of describing itself (with comments or annotations) enables people with limited or no knowledge of the data and its format to understand what they're looking at. This of course depends on the quality of the descriptions.
Thrift and Protocol buffers are mainly used for remote procedure calls (RPCs). Avro can also be used to that end.
ORC has light-weight indexes stored in headers, which allows jumping over blocks that do not contain the relevant information; minimums, maximums, sums (where appropriate), and counts are automatically computed. Predicate push-downs are also supported.
ORC is not really used or usable beyond Hive. However, the community behind ORC intend to address that in a future release.
Interestingly, Parquet supports very few native data types, even though it has many boxes ticked in the table. The reason is that Parquet has logical types, which specify how binary data is to be interpreted by means of annotations. That way, many more data types are available even though only few encodings have to be implemented.
When you use Flume to ingest event data, text files are typically not recommended. Hence, the default HDFS sink is SequenceFile (a binary key-value format); you can use Avro too. Moreover, columnar formats are not ideal for Flume because they require batches to be created to compress the data.
If you happen to be stuck on Hive 0.14 or below, columns names must be in lower case when using Parquet. This is a bug that has been fixed in more recent versions. Loads of bugs have been fixed since, so please move to more recent versions of Hive. One of my 'favourites' is the fact that map-joins on lateral views cause duplicates in Tez; it took a few moments to figure that one out.
Performance Considerations
That ORC really is an optimized version of RCFile is nicely illustrated in a deck of slides by Hortonworks.
IBM and Hortonworks have also compared the performance of the various containers and serialization formats, and the result is pretty clear: Avro and Parquet are best overall, that is, when it comes to size, reading, writing, and generating statistics.
So, there you have it. I hope this overview helps you on your way through the confusing zoo that is Hadoop.


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Sixth Form Open Evening is held in the Autumn Term each year for entry in the following September. This provides a relaxed opportunity to meet Heads of Departments and discuss the wide array of subject options available to you, as well as finding out more about the benefits of a Bridgewater School Sixth Form education.
Individual appointments
As prospective Sixth Form candidates, you can spend a Taster Day in school when you will meet our current Sixth Formers, shadow or observe tutorials and lessons, take part in activities, enjoy lunch – basically becoming one of our students for the day! You will meet our Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Minta, and possibly some key subject staff and "new" Sixth Formers.
For more information, please complete the contact form to register your interest.
Making an application
- Once you and your parents register your interest in joining us at Bridgewater Sixth Form, you are all invited into school for a meeting with the Head of The Sixth Form and an interview with the Headmistress.
- Where it is relevant, you may meet Heads of Department.
- We consider carefully the report from your present Head Teacher, following up any areas for further support.
- A conditional offer of a place will then be made, dependent on your son or daughter's GCSE results. This will usually be a minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 4 and above, including English and Mathematics. In addition, students will normally be expected to obtain a grade of 6 or better in their chosen subjects.
- Applications indicating your chosen four subjects are required by the end of February prior to GCSE examinations.
- You will indicate your AS/A2 choices and we will keep in touch as we devise the timetable.
- On GCSE results day, you contact us and we take it from there.
We welcome applications from overseas students as we are a highly trusted Tier 4 sponsor and accredited with the British Council's International School Award at Intermediate Level.
A limited number of places at Bridgewater School Sixth Form are still available for a September 2020 start. Please contact the Admissions Secretary on GCSE results day to discuss your options. Call 0161 794 1463.


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|If you study the elements that make this eclectic office gorgeous, it comes down to the green walls, white vintage desk with contrastingWassily chair and the bold floral rug which anchors it.
I have a new space for my home office which looks pretty sad, I'm sorry to say. I need some inspiration!
It is also a storeroom for all my house props so this will be a big challenge to bring it all into line.
I have an antique desk which I've had since school, but it either needs to go or be re-painted a happy colour.
The walls also need a paint so I might inject some colour – or wallpaper – here too. Its the one space in the house that is just mine and mine alone. I had never realised that until just now so that means I can paint it whatever colour I like!
Here are some of the must-have elements:
– a vintage desk with some personality, painted white or a bold colour
– an over-sized pinboard
– a stylish chair (no black vinyl swivels for me)
– great light fitting
– cool table/desk lamp
– heaps of attractive storage
– a graphic rug
What would your ideal home office look like? Chic and sleek or stylishly eclectic?
|This modern office is probably like the space I have to work with – love the all-white with a touch of blue. This happy space is in a lovely house in Brisbane I photographed last year by designer Anna Spiro. The yellow vintage desk makes it!


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After 17 Years, Pilot Surprises Homecoming Parents By Flying Their Plane
Reunion stories are always tearjerking. These are something that we all want to witness, particularly if they involve families who have been apart for many years.
In a Facebook post that recently went viral, a Philippine Airlines pilot flew his OFW parents home for Christmas, for the first time, after being apart for 17 years Christmasses.
Juan Paulo Fermin has not spent Christmas with his parents for many years.
He posted a heartwarming video, which was shared thousands of times on Facebook, showing a dream come true – flying his parents home. Juan Paulo always wanted to be a pilot and it became true, thanks to the help of his parents who worked in Bermuda almost all of his life.
Though his parents came home every three years, they have not spent Christmas for about 17 years already (but he said 16 in his post), not until now. So, a month prior to the emotional meeting, Fermin found out that his parents would take a Philippine Airlines flight home to spend Christmas in the Philippines. He was with Philippine Airlines as a pilot for nine months already.
He took the opportunity to fly the airplane where his parents would board. He switched schedules with his colleague so he could stay in the cockpit on his parents' flight. He was the second officer of the flight.
The emotional encounter and reunion took place during the two-hour layover in Canada.
Fermin said:
"While walking to meet them, I was nervous, excited, and happy. Surprises aren't really my thing."
The video shows Fermin holding a bouquet of flowers at his back as he walks along the aisle.
His mother then saw him and shouted, "Anak!", which means "child or son" in Filipino. They hugged each other and it was touching.
Fermin said in his viral post:
"It's interesting how dreams take form – like when a sick loved one prompts a young man to become a doctor, or being with kids who haven't had the chance to read and write inspires one to teach; as a child, to me it was pretty simple: I wanted to fly my parents home."
"Today, after 16 Christmases apart – and unknown to my parents, I was actually part of the crew that was flying them home for Christmas."
"It's been a wonderful year for me – a year of dreams turning into reality, and this is definitely the cherry on top. Thank you, Philippine Airlines, for this amazing opportunity."
"Have a merry Christmas, everyone."
Fermin said his mother had to leave him when he was just 8 years old to marry his stepfather. His parents lived in Bermuda and the last time they went home was five years ago.
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18 Heartwarming Photos That Will Make You Believe In Humanity Again
These images will brighten your day!
When you watch the news, it's really extremely easy to get disappointed with human beings. Crimes, corruption, and everything else in between have become so rampant to the point that most of us couldn't help but feel bad about the state of the world and life, in general.
That's why it is always refreshing when we hear about positive things happening these days. It reminds us that, yes, there are still a lot of good people out there. These small moments definitely restore our faith in humanity, so to speak, and we really need more goodness out there.
With this in mind, allow us to share with you 18 heartwarming images that will surely give you positive vibes. If you're feeling like this world is becoming hopeless and dark, may these photos shed some hope and light. And hopefully, these shining examples will likewise inspire us all to be a little kinder with others.
Touching Thai Commercial Sends Strong Message About Social Media Mob Mentality
We all need to watch this.
The Internet has become a dangerous place. What was once used as a source of information and a fun way to connect with people has turned into a platform for online bullying and trial by publicity. Feel-good posts, while still a hit to many, are nothing compared to viral accounts of individuals going berserk or getting caught in other unpleasant situations.
We need not remind you that, today, you better be careful with what you do or say in public because you never know when someone might just snap a photo or record a video of you during one of your most unguarded moments. Mob mentality in social media, after all, can be lethal - so lethal it can cause victims of cyberbullying depression or, worse, suicide.
One Thai commercial aims to send a strong message about social media herd mentality.
Amazing New Mom Completes College Exam While Laboring In A Hospital Bed
She never thought of dropping out when she learned she was pregnant.
A lot of ladies who get pregnant while still attending school give up on their studies to stay at home and focus on building their own families. This new mother is different, though, and she even took multi-tasking to a whole new level.
Nayzia Thomas is yet to finish psychology at Country Community College in Kansas when she found out that a baby's on the way. Despite learning about her pregnancy, she never once thought of dropping out and she continued attending classes up until her 39th week of pregnancy.
Being a new mom didn't stop this woman from finishing her studies.
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Cloud Automation and Security Company Enlists Former CEOs and a Prominent Venture Capitalist as It Scales for Growth
FREDERICK, MD – May 31, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — Fugue, the company automating security and compliance in the cloud, today announced that John Morris, former CEO of Cleversafe, and Will Dunbar, general partner at Core Capital Partners, are joining its board of directors. The company also announced that Frank Slootman, chairman and former CEO of ServiceNow, is joining its board of advisors.
"We're excited to add these exceptional professionals to the Fugue boards," commented Josh Stella, Fugue's CEO and co-founder. "John has had a storied career of success in both large companies and in scaling startups to great effect. Core Capital Partners has been a Fugue supporter from the earliest days, and Will understands the great value Fugue offers now and our vision for the future. As for Frank, his track record of success, knowledge of how to scale, and passion for our mission make him a profound addition to Fugue."
Joining the board of directors:
"While enterprise adoption of cloud advances at an extraordinary pace, the problems of cloud security and compliance have emerged as major challenges," said Morris. "I'm excited to get involved with a company whose product and technology hold so much potential to be disruptive in such a positive way."
Will Dunbar co-founded Core Capital Partners in 1999 and has served as Managing Director since then. He focuses on investments in enterprise-related SaaS and internet technology companies and currently serves on the boards of a number of other early-stage companies. Before starting Core Capital Partners, Dunbar had 13 years of venture capital and private equity experience in both large and small firms. He replaces Pascal Luck as the Core Capital Series A designee to Fugue's board of directors. Luck had served on the board since the original convertible debt financing in July 2013 and as a Series A designee since February 2014.
"It's been remarkable to watch Fugue build out a world-class team focused on addressing some of the most challenging problems enterprises face in the cloud," said Dunbar. "Fugue got the vision early on, and, as their first institutional investor, it's exciting to watch them deliver on that vision."
Joining the board of advisors:
"I've been involved in many companies uniquely positioned to take on huge market opportunities, and Fugue is one of them." said Slootman. "With Fugue, enterprises can proactively address the underlying security and compliance issues to reduce risk and be more innovative, and that's why I'm excited to get involved."
Fugue is off to a newsworthy start in Q2, having just announced two new case studies on how customers are enforcing compliance in the cloud with Fugue. More information can be found here – http://bit.ly/2Jg5RQq
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Creating a Blog with Blogger.Com
Now if you don't have a personal account, create a new one. One of the most important things you can do is create a blog with Google bloggers. Now click on the yellow arrows with the text "Create your blog now". "On the Create a Google Account page, type the information you need, namely:
Type in your e-mail alias that should be the one you want to use to be matched with the blog you are going to create[must not be your formal educational e-mail adress. You have to type your e-mail in the second field again. Type the username (it's a good idea writing it down in a secure place - or send it to yourself by e-mail and store the e-mail so you can retrieve it later if you forgot it).
The purpose of this is to make sure that the blog is made by a single individual and is not automated by a computer. In the " Name your blog " screen: Blogs address: Select something you will want to recall and enter with ease. In the Select a Preset screen: Browse through the choices and click on the small selection knob next to the name of the selected preset. e.g. I have selected the Picture preset.
The " Your blog has just been created" page appears: Begin your input and use the formatter at the top to reformat your item. For example, you can create fonts, text sizes, fonts, colors, orientation, orientation, create hyperlinks, and more. Once you are done, click on "Publish Post" and as soon as you have uploaded an item, a message will appear saying "Your blog posting has been successfully uploaded!
" In order to see the results, click on the View Blog button. "To return to your blog so that you can post a new post or modify the current blog, click the small yellow "B" next to the lookup box at the top of your screen.
When you are already signed in, you will be taken to your Blog Dashboard. When you are not signed in, you must first sign in (using the username and passphrase you established when you started creating your blog - so it is important to note what this is when you create your blog for the first time).
To publish a blog, click on the Publish Mail icon (which will take you to the "Your blog posted successfully" screen and from there click on "View Blog"). It will open a field where you can choose to attach an Image from your computer or an Asset from the web.
Click on the "Browse" icon. Choose the layouts in the Photo Upload window (if you want the photo to be displayed either centered, right, left, or not at all). You can also choose whether the screen should be small, middle or large. Suggestion: Go small or middle, but don't go big because it takes too long to download the blog.
Press the "Upload image" pushbutton. You may need to update the page to see that the picture has been up-loaded. If you want to blog again on another date, just go to blogger.com --> at the top of the page that opens, you'll see "Sign up to use bloggers with your Google Account.
" Enter your user name and your login name ( which you set up in 3 above). Please click on "Subscribe" to publish a blog comment: As soon as you are in a person's blog, click on the "Post comment" button that usually pops up under their blog name. Thereby a annotation is opened in the text field.
It is useful to click on the next page that says "Show me my mail " because it allows you to see what the individual has written in their blog as you write your own feedback. Please click in the annotation field and fill in your annotations. Fill in your weblogger.com username and username and then click the green "Sign in and Publish" icon (Reason: To add a weblog blog to your blogger.com account, you need your own weblogger account).
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I was looking for the best single drive that wasn't over priced, and wondered on to a thread that states that the certian Seagate drives have NCQ the way that its suppose to be, an dthat these drives perform almost 3 times faster when multi-acessing the drive. The 7200.11 500GB, 750GB, and 1TB have been confirmed to have working NCQ that speeds up multi drive acesses. Its suppose to give an incredible boost when multi tasking.
And I actually like WD drives, so this is coming from somone that isn't into seagate drives, but I think its worth checking out.
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Joe you are looking to setup a RAID 5 correct?
I am looking to throw together a raid array on my home server so if you find yourself a good card and great deals on HDDs you should let me know!
These are kinda cool reads, although I don't know if i want to jump on until the prices drop a bit -- < $150 GOOD TB drives or maybe even 1.5TB drives. Performance is definitely there though!
Think I'm going to put the RAID 5 off since this is for my desktop, and just going with a single drive. At least until I can find an affordable hardware based RAID 5 card that doesn't have a loud fan. I just span the drives in my home server. That way I can add to it when ever I want, and I don't have to buy all my drives at once. I've debated using a RAID 5 in my server, but I always come to the conclusion that spaning them is better in my situation. You know that some file systems have limits to the size of a drive they can have right. I believe that windows NTFS file system has a 2TB limit. There are ways around it though, just giving you a heads up.
The dive that I'm looking at right now is the seagate 620GB with 2 320GB platters, and a 32mb cache. Its not confirmed to have working NCQ, but I'll just cross my fingers, and if it doesn't I can always throw it in my server for storage.
Might actually put off my build for a little longer. Stock is dirt cheap right now, and would be a good investment with my extra cash.
I have thought the same thing -- maybe invest in nVidia now that they are almost as low as they've been in a long time.....
I had not heard of such a barrier with NTFS formatting -- I will def. look into your link. Thanks joe!


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Companies are beginning to take workplace wellness more seriously now than they have in the past. This is excellent news, for both the companies themselves and for their employees. These businesses have figured out that by taking better care of their employees at work – and encouraging them to take care of themselves – they stand a better chance of effectively combating the problems of a rising number of absences due to health issues and rising healthcare costs in general.
However, one of the problems that many of these businesses face is that they try to implement workplace wellness programs without really understanding how it should be done effectively or just why they are doing it. Management has heard it's a good idea, but they haven't quite pinned down why. As a result, sadly, at the moment, more corporate wellness programs seem to fail rather than succeed.
That does not have to be the case though. With an understanding of the benefits of implementing such programs and a willingness to actually work on building them alongside employees, they can work very well.
With all of this in mind, here are some of the things to consider as you go about designing a corporate wellness program for your company.
A Higher Level of Awareness Helps Spur Success
As a whole, Americans are becoming more health conscious in general. However, due to longer work hours, more frequent multitasking and, in many cases, increased financial challenges many do find it hard to act on the types of wellness goals they know they should be working towards.
That's why bringing as much of the program into the workplace – and making it available during work hours – is so important. Gym discounts are great, but your employees have no time to go to the gym before or after work. That's why they don't. Bring a gym onsite, that they can visit during their lunch hour and things are almost certain to change.
The same is true of nutrition initiatives. You can give out lots of recipe books and even bring in a speaker to offer some culinary tricks to your employees but that still won't help them find the time to implement them when they get home.
If however, you change the contents of your vending machines to feature healthier fare, or provide healthy snacks in break rooms and actual cookery classes you are far more likely to 'convince' more employees to change their dietary ways.
Get Creative to Get Employees Engaged
Having healthier employees leads to decreased absenteeism, increased productivity, increased employee satisfaction and even a rise in employee retention. These, however, are all benefits for the company. To make your corporate wellness program a success you'll need to show your employees what's in it for them.
Handing out leaflets and staging mandatory meetings and lectures is not the way to go. Just one more thing that the boss insists they have to do? Just the mere thought will discourage many from taking part (unless they have to, which they may then resent)
However, if you get creative and make things fun – and optional – you are far more likely to get better results. Organize family picnic days (with healthy food laid on) Set interdepartmental fitness challenges (and offer decent prizes for the winners) Offer a graduated rewards system for those who meet certain health goals (and make them actually useful, like a half day off with pay, something really worth working towards.)
Workplace wellness programs are important, and the more businesses that can be persuaded to implement them the better. But it has to be done in the right way. Take your time, understand what such initiatives really have to offer and they could work wonders for your employees and your business too.


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What's the Difference Between Scope and Partition
There are some things in TOGAF that confuse practitioners over and over. The difference between scope and partition is one of those confusions that comes up as a regular question. In this blog we explain the key differences, and explain why TOGAF can be confusing.
TOGAF – A New Year Message
When we focus on teaching and learning TOGAF we sometimes forget that TOGAF is just one aspect of enterprise architecture in general. This blog explains why we need to remember that TOGAF is part of EA, but EA is more than TOGAF.
Making the Most of TOGAF in the New Year
For some companies, the New Year coincides with the start of their planning year, and there are still many companies that go through an annual reorganization of the management structure charts. In any case, New Year is a good time to take stock and think about the future - so here are my recommendations for using TOGAF as your guide.
TOGAF – A Lingua Franca For Enterprise Architecture?
A lingua franca is the language, adopted as common, between speakers whose native languages are different but how useful is TOGAF as an Esperanto go-between language for enterprise architects from different backgrounds?
Learning ArchiMate Part 12 – Application Layer Structural Concepts and Relationships
Although very similar to the UML 2.0 component, the ArchiMate component concept strictly models the structural aspect of an application: its behavior is modeled by an explicit relationship to the behavioral concepts.
Learning ArchiMate Part 11 – Business Layer Relationships (Continued)
A value can be associated with business services and, indirectly, with the products they are part of, and the roles or actors that use them.
Passive or Active? Theoretical or Useful? An Examination of Architecture Frameworks
Architecture Frameworks have an undeserved reputation for being theoretical and passive. In this article we argue that the popular frameworks, such as TOGAF or Zachman, need to be tailored and adapted to create a set of active and useful frameworks – called Multiple Integrated Architecture Frameworks (MIAF).
Why Do Students Enjoy TOGAF Training?
We look at some of the reservations that students have about TOGAF just after they complete the TOGAF training course. This time we look at the typical positive remarks that TOGAF gets.
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This second of three articles concentrate on the relationships associated with each of the elements in the Business Concept library. Certain relationships apply to each concept and should be understood by EA practitioners.


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Dec 26, 2007 Execution in U.S. and China: Efficiency over humanity
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Dig to China from execution equipment purveyor Fred Leuchter's Massachusetts (he lost his prison customer base after denying the Holocaust), and see similar death penalty brutality, at a more severe magnitude.
Meanwhile, see the recanting former Virginia executioner here, including his admission that he barely knew what he was doing when executing by injection. Jon Katz.


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MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora on Thursday said that ordinary Zimbabweans felt abandoned by the international community during the hour of need.
Mwonzora said that there was muted outrage as state security agents killed and terrorised innocent civilians during the January protests.
He said this while addressing a Sapes Trust policy dialogue meeting in Harare on Thursday. Said Mwonzora:
What is wrong is wrong, what the Americans did when they bombed Aljazeera (Bagdad 2003) is wrong. You do not go and bomb Alpha Media Holdings because America bombed Aljazeera. Where is the connection?
You are violating the rights of your people. If the American government would have shot people like what our government is doing, I am sure you would imagine the amount of outrage.
In order to suppress an insurrection you may need force, but that force has to be proportionate and reasonable. The people who were being harassed in videos that we are seeing were not in demonstrations, they were in their homes and they were being beaten by soldiers in their homes.
There is nothing that is being suppressed there because the demonstration is over. The people who are being raped showed there is no suppression of anything that is happening, this is sadistic and this is barbaric.
The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, Ndavaningi Mwangwana, however, said that the level of force used was proportionate. He alleged that he received threats against his family from people he suspects to be opposition activists.


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Work has started on building a 25 MW wind farm at Kingsmountain in County Sligo to supply customers of Airtricity, Ireland's largest independent supplier of green energy. In its first foothold in the Irish market, Nordex is the supplier of ten 2.5 MW turbines which will be the largest in Ireland. The EUR 35 million project is expected to be completed in early 2003. Airtricity's Eddie O'Connor explains the company had originally planned to have the wind farm operational during 2001, but were delayed in securing a grid connection from ESB National Grid. "With a project of this scale underway, Airtricity is in an even stronger position to ensure the supply of green energy to all of our customers," he says. This should avoid a repeat of the shortfall in Airtricity's supply of renewable-generated electricity to its customers in winter 2001 -- due in part to difficulties in gaining access to the national grid and a delay in importing green power from Scotland. "We are obliged to remedy this short-term situation by over supplying green power this year," says O'Connor. "The importing of green electricity from Scotland via the recently activated Moyle Interconnector, as well as energy generated by our own wind farms in Ireland, ensures we're in a position to address last year's shortfall, while continuing to supply our growing customer base."
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Roast sweet potato, chorizo and onion hash with poached eggs
- Easy
- January 2018
- Serves 4
- Hands-on time 30 min
Eggs are a particularly filling, protein-rich food. They're also one of the few foods that provide choline, a vitamin-like nutrient that impacts on a wide range of metabolic processes.
- Calories
- 471kcals
- Fat
- 25.7g (8.3g saturated)
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- Carbohydrates
- 32.5g (14.4g sugars
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- Salt
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If you prefer, swap the prepared squash and sweet potatoes for 700g of any root vegetables you fancy or need to use up from the fridge.
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Borgo4case is not only a place where you spend beautiful holidays, but for us it is also a place where we live every day, and therefore every constructive choice is designed to last over time and be integrated into the local environment. Today I want to tell you how Walter and I made the plasters…Continue Reading
2018 intention: permaculture at Borgo4case
In 2017 we have enjoyed the fruits of our work, we have sown many projects and learned from meetings and experiences and we have shared the growth of Villa Gaia that, as I told you in this post, has become Borgo4case. So I look at last year as a year of great steps, changes and…Continue Reading


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- Cars and Coffee is cancelled for tomorrow; you may still go to Taco Billy for a breakfast taco at your own discretion.
- The Region needs to identify all driving instructors. So far, we have Jack Chandler, Clint Owings and Jack Cuellier as instructors. If you are a current instructor and are not listed please notify our track chair David Wells, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration is now open for the 2018 Appalachian Adventure to be held August 17-19 at the Ridges Resort at Lake Chatuge on Club Registration.net. We have increased the room block and rooms are still available: call the Resort and mention 'Porsche club' to get our special room rate. If you already reserved a room and have not registered for the event itself, please do so at your earliest convenience. For more information/questions,contact Don Therien, special event chair, at email@example.com.
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Kochi, the second largest city in the Indian state of Kerala, was known as Cochin earlier. Kochi is situated on the western coast of India, overlooking the Arabian Sea and is popular for its scenic beaches and beautiful backwaters. Sometimes called the Queen of the Arabian Sea, this historic city was a harbor and trading center for spices. The civic administration of Kochi is divided into 74 wards which include a few localities situated in the outskirts of the city. Kochi is considered to be the commercial capital of Kerala for its natural harbor and several industries in the areas of chemical, IT and health services. A major industrial area in Kerala, Kalamassery, is situated around 17 kilometers from the City Center and it not only houses manufacturing units but many IT and Financial firms. The LuLu Mall at Ernakulam serves as a landmark as it is the largest shopping mall in India. The Kochi Port, the Fort Kochi area, the Syro-Malabar Church and the beautiful beaches make Kochi and amazing location for tourism. It is also connected to nearby tourist destinations like Aleppy, Munnar and Thekkady. Kochi is the business center for Kerala as most of the major private banks and financial institutions have their offices in the city, catering to the different financial needs of people of Kochi.
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On November 3, 1926, the Laxmi Vilas Bank was founded under the Indian Companies Act, 1913, and on November 10, 1926, it had achieved the certificate to commence business. In 1926, seven businessmen of Karur founded Lakshmi Vilas Bank under the leadership of Shri V.S.N. Ramalinga Chettiar. They aimed to serve the financial needs of people who were occupied in trading businesses, industry and agriculture, in and around Karur. The Laxmi Vilas Bank is a private sector bank. It is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and did considerable expansion of its branch network from 1961 to 1965, when the bank took over nine other banks. In 1976, the bank obtained the status of Authorized Dealer in foreign exchange for providing services to the customers involved in international trade as well as to travelers who travel overseas. In 1977, the mechanization was introduced in the administrative office. The bank implemented core Banking Solution (CBS) in October 2006, and all of the banks branches were migrated to CBS by March 2008. Lakshmi Vilas Bank has 523 offices,984 ATM centers, and seven extension counters, as of 2018. Mr. Partha Sarthi Mukherjee is the MD and CEO of Lakshmi Vilas Bank. The bank was established on November 3, 1926, under the Indian Companies Act, 1913, and on November 10, 1926, it obtained the certificate to commence business.
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The intent of Raven's Guide to Special Education is to make this complex educational system more understandable and workable for the people who help children with disabilities. Within this online guide are concise summaries of special education laws, regulations, procedures, and disability categories; teaching, discipline, and inclusion strategies; a glossary of special education terms; links to related Internet sites; and more.
The author, Richard Flagle, is a School Psychologist. He provides information on regulations, disabilities, evaluations, IEP's, programs, teaching, discipline, mainstream, ESY, transition, glossary and Internet links. You can also utilize the Google search feature on the site to search for a specific topic.
Also, to help you navigate and better understand the special education maze, you may find this list useful:
A Parent Primer on Special Education Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions. It provides a comprehensive list of virtually every abbreviation that is used in the special education system. You can also print it out and keep it handy for future reference. I have also added a link in the sidebar under "Resources" so it will be easy for you to find as the need arises.


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16th december 2018
The parishes of Stone St Michael & St Wulfad and Aston St Saviour
DEFIBRILATOR TRAINING. For the last 4 years St Michael & St Wulfad's has had a defibrillator, kindly donated by a member of the congregation. Although initial training was given, it is felt that some do not know how to use it. Members of all our congregations are invited to training on Saturday 12th January from 10am in St Michael's Community hall
CHRISTMAS CARDSt M&W has a large card for us to sign to eachother and donate money to a good cause, once again. This year's cause is the Hospice at Home
If you think this pewsheet looks different from normal, you are correct. In the midst of preparing for things, my computer suffered a catastrophic breakdown on Wednesday afternoon. All my files, emails etc have gone, and I hadn't backed them up sufficiently recently. Needless to say a new machine is having to be purchased!
Of course, the Scout motto was "Be prepared" – and I wasn't! And John the Baptist would reprimand me thoroughly. His great call was to be prepared for God's moment when it came – a far more important matter than losing work on the computer.
So – are you ready for God's Kingdom? Are your lives prepared? That day is surely coming for us all, when the things of this world will be small in comparison to what really matters. John calls us all to be aware that the Kingdom begins here and now
Ian Cardinal
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Please pray for the sick in the benefice
Mary Townsend, Noelle Emery, Peter & Diane Harvey, Elsie Richardson, Roy & Barbara Ball, Vera Tomkinson, Neil & Pat Wynne, Gary Kelsall, Jocelyn James, Emily Franks, John Richardson, Annette McMullen, Peter Bowler, Howard Boswell, Catherine Ritchie, Sarah Taylor, Graham Baker, Jackie Finnemore, Wendy Gee, James Astle, Miles Brain, Joan Lazonby, Elsie Woodcock, John & Ann Shuttleworth, Sheila, Howells, Richard Kempa, Frank & Joyce Crowther, Evelyn Cotterill
And for the departed
Maurice Bunn, Brenda York, Ray Barraclough
This week:
Tuesday 18th 1pm Trinity Skills Carol service – St M&W
Wednesday 19th 7.30pm Aston WI Carol service – St Saviour's
Thursday 20th 10,30am Holy Communion – St M&W
Saturday 22nd 11.45am – 12 Noon Churches Together carol singing Market Square
CAROLS BY CANDLEIGHTThis Sunday (16th) 3pm St M&W – all welcome
ASTON GOLF CLUB LUNCHSunday 13th January 2019. Sheets to sign up in both churches


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Just imagine a discussion between Bernstein and Beethoven. Wouldn't that be a collegial conversation made in heaven? Perhaps divine intervention defying time and geography is not a realistic expectation in arranging colloquies among great composers, but do not yield to resigned pessimism, dear reader. Michelle Merrill, the new Coastal Symphony of Georgia's Music Director and Conductor, will work her own magical transport across time and space as she opens the 2018-19 season.
Symphony Season
On October 1, the 20th Century meets the 19th in an intriguing program of contemporary and classical compositions. Leonard Bernstein starts the dialogue with his 1956 Overture to Candide and keeps the lyrical messages flowing with Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. After intermission, Ludwig von Beethoven replies, as one might expect this Classical master would do, with the heart-stopping and perennial favorite, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, making it abundantly clear that Bernstein's Sharks and Jets better get their acts together. Fortunately, these two symphonic titans appear to get along like lifelong friends: no ruffled feathers or bruised egos that need diplomatic intervention or group therapy.
Harmonious discourse continues on December 17 when Conductor Merrill introduces two early 20th Century composers to a century ago musical ancestor, as all three bear celebratory gifts honoring a legacy of both music and art. Sergei Prokofiev (of Peter and the Wolf fame) goes first in this unexpected triumvirate with Symphony No. 1 in D Major. The metaphorical baton is then tossed to Ottorino Respighi, who introduces his colleagues (and us) to Botticelli masterpieces of art rendered as musical compositions in Trittico Bottecelliano. Not to be outdone, Franz Schubert then offers a concluding strand of the conversation with Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, (no trumpets or drums) but laced with "magical notes" derived from the strong influence of his idol, Mozart. All three composers seem happy with their newfound connections and wonder if dear Wolfgang should be included next time.
Well, apparently networking is a powerful tool even for fictitious friendships, a fact Merrill understands very well. So, who do you suppose opens the February 11 concert? Oh yes! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart leads the way with a universally beloved friend, Overture to The Magic Flute, followed by soloist appearances by Aurica Duca and Clinton Dewing, a husband and wife duo, who helps keep the musical dialogue going in Mozart's Concertone for Two Violins in C major. So see, friends of friends are also welcome in symphonic conversation. Peter Illich Tchaikovsky joins the gathering to close the program with Symphony No. 4 in F minor. He explained his musical finale in these words, "If you have no pleasure in yourself, look about you. Go to the people. See how they can enjoy life and give themselves up entirely to festivity."
With that sage advice in mind, Michelle Merrill "goes to the people" with an April 8 program that features American composers exclusively. Whimsical, sophisticated, uplifting, and jazzy: this program presents the essence of musical connectivity and affirms who we are as a country and as citizens who embrace both differences and commonality in the quilt of American experience. Conor Brown's How to Relax with Origami (yes, really, that's the title) will surprise and amuse while Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto provides a showcase for solo violin, performed by Sarah Crocker Vonsattel of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, as well as for a hauntingly beautiful melody, continued with solo oboe, in an orchestral setting. After intermission, Aaron Copland joins the discourse with his stirring Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by the familiar Appalachian Spring Suite. And guess who closes this concert season's conversation loop? Leonard Bernstein, of course, who brings us back from whence we came. His Three Dance Episodes from On the Town: Times Square 1944 sends us home with warm hearts and rhythm in our shoes.
Michelle Merrill Coastal Symphony of Georgia
So thank you, Michelle Merrill. We welcome you as the Music Director and Conductor of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. We can hardly wait to join the conversation!
The mission of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia is to engage, enrich, and inspire the community through artistically vibrant musical performances. For more information, visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.


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The one Black Friday deal I actually took advantage of was at my local Chapters Bookstore. 40% off was just too hard to pass up. However, I own a Kindle and normally buy ebooks so I hit up the gift section, more specifically the teas and teaware they offer. I took the opportunity to pick up a selection of For Tea's Sake blends, including this particular tea which seems to be sold exclusively at Chapters/Indigo stores.
The first thing I noticed was the scent is quite reflective of the holiday season: sweet but with the slightest touch of spice. At first sip, the plum takes over. It is delectable with notes of stone fruit and sugar. The base, though not imparting much to the taste, contributes body to the tea that makes it richer and more well-rounded. Unfortunately, the tail end of the sip comes off perfumey – spicy floral, similar to lavender, yet also quite drying. It is not particularly offensive while the tea is still hot but it does take over the more it cools. As a result, I would say make smaller mugs of this to ensure you finish it while its still hot.
Nonetheless, this tea definitely captures the flavor that I assume a sugar plum might have. It's both rich yet delicate and there is a great deal of depth to the cup. Just avoid letting this cool and it's pretty nice. Certainly a great introduction to the For Tea's Sake brand.
Here's the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: For Tea's Sake
Sugar Plum Fairy-approved, this Christmas Black Loose Leaf Tea has fruity and lightly spiced notes that are inspired by the tastes of the holidays. Get into the rhythm of the season with this festive tea, featuring cinnamon, clove pieces, safflower petals, and natural flavouring in a 100 g tin. Non-GMO and gluten-free.


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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
This session will tell the story of data asset valuation from the perspective of a company that is applying these frameworks and methodologies to gain better insight into what data matters and to make better data investment decisions.
Topics will include how we obtained support to make an investment in data asset valuation, the approach we are taking, lessons learned so far, benefits achieved, problems we still face, and plans for the future.
The purpose of this session is not to promote any particular framework or methodology, but to share our experience so far and to encourage others to join us in embracing data asset valuation as a foundation for data strategy.
David L. Leach is Director of Enterprise Analytics & Data for Micron Technology, a leading producer of memory solutions that are inside your cars, phones, computers, and nearly every modern electronic device. David has worked in various fields of information technology and information management for 25 years, with the last several years in data governance, master data management, big data, and analytics. He holds a BA in Economics from Boise State University and an MBA from the University of Southern California.


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Apply at https://ngcareers.com/job/2017-09/nutrition-program-officer-572/
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Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.Job Title: Nutrition Program OfficerRole PurposeThis role provides professional technical, communications and administrative support to the Nutrition teamThe Post holder will develop and maintain high quality mobile applications for the Alive & Thrive (A & T) and WINNN programme.He/She is expected to collaborate with implementation teams to develop functional mobile applications, while working in a fast-paced department as well as provide critical support to data/information management and communications activities, assisting the A & T team by developing and implementing an appropriate communications products and outputs for the team.The incumbent will work closely with the A & T team both in the States and Country Office, to plan communications, logistics and administrative needs and also in meeting documentations, compilation and filing of Project reports and other relevant Project documents.The post holder will support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support), produce fully functional mobile applications, gather user requirements and suggest solutions, Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance. Design interfaces (plan new features) to improve user experience in collaboration with the Nutrition and IT teams.He/She will ensure that new and legacy applications meet quality standards, research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols based on acceptability and usage from implementation sites while staying up-to-date with new technology trends.S/he will be responsible for implementing and developing a variety of communications pieces including email announcements, communications and training materials as agreed.Scope of RoleThe post holder will report to Head of Nutrition (direct) IT Manager (matrix) and work closely with the WINNN programme team (namely DPM) and A&T (namely PM and Sr SBCC Officer) as well as the SNA.Key DeliverablesLead the design and roll out of the A&T IPC component through mobile phonesSupport the state teams on the use of mobile phone technology for IPC and reportingEnsure IT support for the project and usersDocumentation of minutes of Project related meeting.Compilation and filing of Project reports and other relevant Project documents.Support the design and development of communication and visibility materials in accordance with the standards of Alive and Thrive.Support the procurement of data tools and communication materials and distribution to the States, such as raising Procurement Requests, participating in tender meetings, following up with the logistics team on progress of procurement.Support the preparation and implementation of events with the Admin and Logistics teams as the case may be.Support processing payment for consultants and other payments as directed by the line managerSupport travel arrangements for Alive and Thrive team, Partners sponsored by SCIAdministrative and Logistics support to the team as requestedThe job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.


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Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest family-owned residential real estate company in the United States, welcomes Phillip Gee as a sales associate in its new Westham Sales office at 8411 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Va.
"We are thrilled to announce that Phillip Gee is one of the first agents to join our new Westham Sales office," said Linda Harris, managing broker. "Long & Foster is the No. 1 brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic region and a large part of our success it our ability to attract seasoned professionals. This new sales team will feature some of the area's very best agents and Philip is certainly part of our foundation."
Gee has specialized in relocation, corporate services and residential sales for over 30 years. He has worked with many of the area's largest employers and has earned the designation of Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Relocation Professional (CRP).
Phillip is a member of the Employees Relocation Council, Virginia Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and the Richmond Association of Realtors. He has been a top producer since 1984.
"Long & Foster is proud to have Phillip Gee join our Westham Sales office. He is a seasoned agent that is well respected by his clients and his peers," said Scott Shaheen, senior vice president of Long & Foster's southern Virginia's region. "It is a win-win situation. We know that his contributions will be immeasurable and that the tools and marketing offered by Long & Foster Real Estate will contribute to his continued success."
For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.


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Hello and welcome to my blog, Author Interviews. My name is Fiona Mcvie.
Let's get you introduced to everyone, shall we? Tell us your name. What is your age?
My author name is Rosemary Fryth, and I am in my early 50's.
Fiona: Where are you from?
I am Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent.
Fiona: A little about yourself (ie, your education, family life, etc.).
I was born into an old Australian family (both sides of the family came to Australia in the 1800's). The family has lived in Brisbane for three generations, but my husband and I moved to country New South Wales three years ago as a 'tree-change' from a large city to a small quiet town. Currently I am a mature aged University student doing a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Writing and Ancient History (with a particular focus on Rome).
Fiona: Tell us your latest news.
My latest news? I guess waiting on results to come back from my last University Trimester assessments, and thinking about getting back into writing a time-travel novel The Janus Enigma that I put aside two years ago in order to focus on work and university.
Fiona: When and why did you begin writing?
My earliest memory was of writing a small anthology of poems in early primary school. As to why – I've always been scribbling – poems, short stories, novels. It was just something that I felt inspired to do.
Fiona: When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When I self-published my first fantasy trilogy on Amazon KDP and watched amazed as so many people from all over the world downloaded and read my books.
Fiona: What inspired you to write your first book?
My first book was the heroic epic fantasy Riothamus trilogy and it started out as a single entity. However, with a word count of in excess of 300K, it really needed to be broken into smaller, more readable chunks, and so it was changed into a trilogy (Arantur, Warriormage, and The High King). After self-publishing Riothamus, I went on to write and self-publish The Darkening trilogy (Dark Confluence, Dark Destination, Dark Destiny), which is contemporary paranormal dark fantasy, followed by a stand-alone novel The Dresser Man.
As for the inspiration for Riothamus? I had read a lot of fantasy – it's my favourite genre – but none of the books really hit the mark for me. So I wrote the book that 'I' wanted to read, and surprisingly a lot of people enjoyed reading it too.
Fiona: How did you come up with the title?
In the book the 'Riothamus' is the name given to the High King.
Fiona: Do you have a specific writing style? Is there anything about your style or genre that you find particularly challenging?
I have long periods away from writing – University commitments, work commitments, real life intrudes – but once I get back into writing, I seldom walk away from a project until it is completed. I'm a micro-manager when it comes to my books. I like to have control over every step of the writing, editing, design and publishing process. I was taken up by a small New York publisher last year (until they closed their doors due to legal problems) but I learned from this experience that I'm happiest micro-managing my work, rather than leaving it to others to do. So I have remained an independent author and self-publisher.
Fiona: How much of the book is realistic and are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
Riothamus is a heroic epic fantasy so very little of it is based on real life, although I was able to write with some authority on castles, armour, weapons and battle simply because of my previous experiences as a medieval re-enactor.
Dark Confluence and Dark Destination from The Darkening trilogy, on the other hand, were based on an actual Australian location (the town name has of course been altered to protect the innocent). I've visited the 'fictional' town of 'Emerald Hills' a number of times in real life and the region around 'Emerald Hills' would be quite familiar to any resident of South East Queensland. As for the rest of the story – it is entirely fictional and not based on actual people or events in my own life.
The Dresser Man is set in Brisbane, a city that I spent most of my life, and so was able to write confidently about places, landscape and people.
Fiona: To craft your works, do you have to travel? Before or during the process?
Aside from the fictional realms in my epic fantasy, I try to confine my writing to places I have either visited or am familiar with. I use Google Maps and Google Earth for places that I've not personally visited in order to give me a feel for the locations.
Fiona: Who designed the covers?
I designed the covers for the Riothamus trilogy, and a talented Russian lady designed the covers for The Darkening trilogy. There is an alternate cover for Dark Confluence floating around the net – this was a design by the publisher – but it has since been replaced.
Fiona: Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Not so much in Riothamus, but there are many pertinent messages, both obvious and hidden, in The Darkening trilogy. The Darkening trilogy is meant to be read and understood on many different levels. You can simply enjoy it as a contemporary paranormal thriller/dark fantasy, or discover the deeper messages dealing with politics, spirituality, loss of faith, and the state of the modern world.
Fiona: Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? Who is your favorite writer, and what is it about their work that really strikes you?
I tend not to read many new authors, but instead go back to old favourites like Arthur C. Clarke, Mary Stewart, Charles de Lint, and Susan Cooper. My favourite writer would have to be Arthur C. Clarke as I enjoy his 'hard' science fiction. I like my sci-fi and fantasy to be believable, set in a rational world and not require me to suspend disbelief. I've tried to achieve that level of believability in my own stories, and many of the comments I've received from readers about the Riothamus trilogy was how much they enjoyed my world building, and also how creepy Dark Confluence is, and how the horror steals up on you slowly and takes you almost unaware.
Fiona: Outside of family members, name one entity that supported your commitment to become a published author.
I don't think there was any particular entity that offered me any support. My greatest support comes from my husband who is my biggest fan.
Fiona: Do you see writing as a career?
I'd like to write professionally and my University studies are hopefully paving the way.
Fiona: If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
Not in the latest book, but if I were to do it all over again I'd certainly outsource editing and proofreading for my first trilogy because it is a bit rough and ready – originally I put it up on Amazon as a 'bucket-list project' expecting that it would sink without a trace (instead it did laps!). One day, perhaps when University is finished, I will get back to Riothamus and properly edit it and get decent covers designed before sending it to CreateSpace for conversion into paperback format.
Fiona: Did you learn anything during the writing of your recent book?
My most recent book The Dresser Man (a stand-alone book in The Darkening world and written after The Darkening was completed), is in the genre of paranormal-erotic-romance. I guess I had to learn to write fairly explicit sexual scenes – something that I had never attempted before.
Fiona: If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?
For Riothamus – a younger Sean Bean to play the character Arantur.
For The Darkening – the Scottish actress Shirley Henderson to play the character Jen McDonald.
Fiona: Any advice for other writers?
Just keep writing. It doesn't matter what you write, the important thing is that you keep the words flowing in whatever form you feel most comfortable.
Fiona: Anything specific you want to tell your readers?
First off, thanks to those who have read my book, it means a great deal to me to know that people all around the world have read my stories. As for prospective readers, I don't have an author website any more, but information on my books can be found at the following links. If you like heroic epic fantasy, then I'd direct your attention to the Riothamus trilogy, and if you like paranormal thrillers/contemporary dark fantasy then you might enjoy The Darkening trilogy. However, if you like poetry, I do have a small anthology of poems available called Elemental.
Fiona: What book are you reading now?
I'm currently re-reading Susan Cooper's Dark is Rising series, but once University begins again I'll be back to reading university texts.
Fiona: Do you remember the first book you read?
Given that I have a hopeless memory and that I've been reading ever since I was a small child I don't recollect the first book I read. That being said, I do remember going to our local library as a small child and taking out a book called The Book of Revolutions. I chose it because it was the biggest book that I could find, and the book was full of illustrations of people getting their heads chopped off by the guillotine.
Fiona: What makes you laugh/cry?
I don't cry very often, and likewise I'm not one for easy laughter. However, the Monty Python boys always makes me smile.
Fiona: Is there one person, past or present, you would love to meet? Why?
Julius Caesar – I did a university essay on him and he was such an interesting and accomplished man that I'd love to hear first-hand about his life and exploits.
Fiona: Do you have any hobbies?
Aside from writing novels, I am also a poet and a sculptor in clay. I enjoy reading about history, especially pre-history (the European Neolithic, Mesolithic and Paleolithic eras) and have an interest in paleoanthropology. My other interest is science, in particular, astrophysics and astronomy.
Fiona: What TV shows/films do you enjoy watching?
Fantasy and sci-fi movies and television shows, and anything dealing with time-travel, and historical, archaeological or scientific documentaries. Although, after watching one or two reality television shows, I have developed an aversion to that genre of entertainment.
Fiona: Favorite foods, colors, music?
Food: Chocolate, Himalayan curries, pizza, pasta, chocolate.
Colours: Dark greens, dark blues.
Music: Irish folk music, baroque, folk music from the 1960's; and 1980's.
Fiona: Imagine a future where you no longer write. What would you do?
Get my hands dirty and return to sculpting with clay.
Fiona: What do you want written on your head stone?
"Oh no! Not again."
Fiona: Do you have a blog or website readers can visit for updates, events and special offers?
I hope to get an author website up and running again, but the links I supplied earlier should give readers good sites to locate my eBooks and paperbacks.


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Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
How to Make It
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PESHAWAR: Two Elite Force personnel were killed when unknown armed men opened indiscriminate firing in Rashid Garhi area of Peshawar here on Friday.
According to details, unknown armed men open firing on Elite Force personnel in Rashid Garhi area of the city. As a result of the firing attack two Elite Force personnel were killed on the spot. The martyred Elite Force personnel were identified as Ihsanullah and Shah Zaib.
After the crime, miscreants managed to flee from the crime scene.
Their bodies were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for medico-legal formalities, as police inspected the crime scene and kicked off investigation.
The drive-by shooting took place in Rasheed Garhi area in limits of Yakatoot police station.


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LinkedIn has introduced a new tool named Website Demographics for businesses which allows corporations to see who is visiting their website.
The new tool categorizes the audience into 8 classes based on their Job Title, Job Functionality, Industry, Job Seniority, Location etc, to evaluate the efficiency of the marketing efforts of the company.
The categories are interesting, considering the fact that this is all the information we give to LinkedIn, isn't it?
The tool uses the same technology for gathering Website Demographics data that is used for its Matched Audience ad targeting.
The all-new tool can prove to be very effective in targeted marketing as well, considering the ability to choose audiences based on categories. For instance, if a business wants to target healthcare professionals, using this tool the company can streamline its marketing efforts to yield more productive results.
The Director of Global Product Marketing, Sudeep Eldo Cherian said, "We think that by understanding this information, businesses can create higher quality content campaigns".
The new tool aims to facilitate better decision making for marketers. "We're constantly thinking about how can we continue to evolve the reporting and analytics that we offer to marketers so that they can make better decisions", Cherian said.
The Website Demographics tool is integrated into the LinkedIn's Campaign Manager and will be freely available for the users who have subscribed for it.
Cheria asserted, "You don't have to advertise on LinkedIn to leverage this. Sure, it would be nice for LinkedIn if that was one of the outcomes but the real goal here is to turn Campaign Manager into a "must-have analytics solution."