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Unfortunately, dental injuries are often a consequence of playing sports—contact with hard surfaces, collisions with other players, and falls can all lead to dental trauma. Estimates indicate that close to 40% of dental trauma occurs during sports, and 80% of these injuries affect at least one of the front teeth. When you look at these statistics, it's easy to see how important it is to protect your family's teeth with a mouth guard during athletic activities.
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The experts tell us there will be no jobs in the future but they also told us we would run out of:
Working computers (Y2k)
Fresh air due to smog
Nitrogen in the soil
Oxygen in the water
They further say, as a result, we need to rely on the government to support the population via universal basic income or UBI.
Even Bill Gates who has transformed the world through tech innovation argued we should tax robots to slow innovation and use the money to hire people. Virtually all the other top tech billionaires and Warren Buffet seem to agree.
But as we mentioned above, the experts seem to be very wrong about so many major predictions. It is actually very difficult to think of predictions that they got right.
Over time, improvements in agricultural techniques and technology meant an industry which created almost all the jobs went to creating almost no jobs. In the developed world, the same thing happened to manufacturing and mining.
Why didn't we need to slow these transitions? Or the transition created by the industrial revolution? The mainframe? The PC? The ATM machine? The vacuum cleaner? The washing machine? The list goes on and on.
Yet new jobs – ones no one could ever think of like Uber driver or AirBnB worker have been created and in the U.S we have millions of jobs more than available workers.
Last month's Future of Work Expo focused on the positives of work – AI and human interaction. How can AI and better collaboration make workers more productive and efficient.
At a recent Future of Work Forum, there was agreement that demographic shifts will have more impact than AI on the workplace.
"Most jobs are more complex than [many people] realize," said Google's chief economist, Hal Varian.
Today's workforce is sharply divided by levels of education, and those who have not gone beyond high school are affected the most by long-term changes in the economy, says David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "It's a great time to be young and educated. But there's no clear land of opportunity" for adults who haven't been to college, said Autor, during his keynote presentation at the forum.
Perhaps most important of all, Varian finds that the demographic effect on the labor market is 53% larger than the automation effect. Thus, real wages are more likely to increase than to decrease when both factors are considered.
Why hasn't automation had a more significant effect on the economy to date? The answer isn't simple, but there's one key factor: Jobs are made up of a myriad of tasks, many of which are not easily automated. "Automation doesn't generally eliminate jobs. Automation generally eliminates dull, tedious, and repetitive tasks. If you remove all the tasks, you remove the job. But that's rare," Varian says.
Consider the job of a gardener. Gardeners have to mow and water a lawn, prune rose bushes, rake leaves, eradicate pests, and perform a variety of other chores. Mowing and watering are easy tasks to automate, but other chores would cost too much to automate or would be beyond the capabilities of machines — so gardeners are still in demand.
Jobs, unlike repetitive tasks, tend not to disappear. In 1950, the U.S. Census Bureau listed 250 separate jobs. Since then, the only one to be completely eliminated is that of elevator operator, Varian says. But some of the tasks carried out by elevator operators, such as greeting visitors and guiding them to the right office, have been distributed to receptionists and security guards.
Bill Gates has been a big proponent of protecting workers by taxing technology that will take their jobs. But if we take the example of Microsoft inventing Excel, a graphical take on Lotus 123, it was responsible for taking away hours of accounting work, replacing paper and pencil.
Did Excel eliminate accountants? Quite the contrary, by allowing for more sophisticated modeling, accountants became even more important as they became more efficient. As Excel has added the ability to work with AI systems, the value of accountants using this leading-edge technology has increased dramatically.
It is difficult to predict the future of economies which are so dynamic and complex but we know the future of work will continue to disrupt itself.
We also know that 140 years of data shows technology has created more jobs than it has destroyed.
We should be careful not to give too much weight to the doom-and-gloom "experts" because automation can have its limits. Perhaps the best recent evidence of this fact is when Elon Musk reduced the percentage of robots producing cars in Tesla's factories. When asked about it, he said, "Humans are underrated."
If you are interested in the Future of Work as a speaker, exhibitor or conferee, we'd love to host you at Future of Work Expo, Florida, Feb 12-14, 2020. The Call for speakers ends May 1st, 2019 so please submit ASAP.

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Purchasing/Contracting Specialist,Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS (TB) in Belarus
|Location :
|Minsk, BELARUS
|Application Deadline :
|22-Sep-13 (Midnight New York, USA)
|Type of Contract :
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|Post Level :
|Languages Required :
|English Russian
|Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
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|one year, extendable
|This is a locally recruited position
Only the UNDP PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P11) will be considered for screening of applications! It can be downloaded at the following link:UNDP Personal History Form
UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. No telephone inquires will be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Since December 2004 UNDP in Belarus has been implementing grants of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Currently there are 2 grants under implementation: Single Stream Funding (SSF) of Round 8 and Rolling Continuation Channel (RCC) Phase II grant for HIV, which amounts to $ 14,9 mln for three years, and SSF Round 6 and Round 9 Phase I grant for TB (amount of $ 5,3 mln for the year 2013). Additionally, starting from year 2014 UNDP in Belarus will be also a Principal Recipient for Rounds 6 and 9 Phase II grants for TB with the total approved amount of $ 9,0 mln for the years 2014-2015.
The overall goal of the HIV grants is to maintain the concentrated phase of the epidemic in Belarus and to reduce the AIDS mortality. The grants envisage to expand the coverage of the main vulnerable groups (IDUs, FSWs, MSM, prisoners, women and youth) and to improve the quality of services through capacity building of the non-government organizations (NGOs) servicing the beneficiaries. Prevention work among young people will be extended through schools. Further, the grants aim to expand the coverage of people with anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment, to improve laboratory diagnosis and training of healthcare staff, to enhance the quality of care and support of people living with HIV (PLHIV).
The overall goal of the TB grants is to reduce the burden of tuberculosis in Belarus, to raise the efficiency of measures taken for decrease and prevention of further spread of TB infection in Belarus. Projects are aimed at access widening to quality diagnostics and treatment of patients with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), and reduction of TB spread in Belarus by strengthening of measures to combat MDR-TB, reduction of TB morbidity and mortality. All actions are directed both to civil and penitentiary sector.
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Trainer Almanza Holds Strong Hand Heading Into Major Races
Conditioner Has Top Qualifiers In $204,715 Hialeah Maturity & $417,575 Hialeah Derby,
Daytona B After 4th Straight Win in Maturity, Moonin The Eagle Tries To Go 2 For 2 in Derby
Hialeah, FL / January 15, 2015 – Trainer Rolando Almanza has earned his way to the winner's circle with victories in major races not only at Hialeah Park, but also at many other major Quarter Horse tracks across the country.
And even though the capable conditioner looks to have a very strong hand heading into the two richest races of the 2014-15 season here on Sunday January 18, the $204,715 Hialeah Maturity for four-years olds at 440 yards and the $417,575 Hialeah Derby for three-year olds at 400 yards, he'll admit to a slight case of trepidation.
"I'm a little nervous," Almanza confessed. "Even though I've got the fastest qualifiers in both races, Daytona B in the Maturity and Moonin the Eagle in the Derby, I wouldn't be human if I didn't have butterflies in my stomach."
Almanza made note of the scar on Daytona B's hindquarters, saying the initial injury –a deep cut suffered shortly after the gelding arrived in Florida– almost forced him keep owner Gregorio Garcia Garza's horse out of the trials.
"But we treated the injury very aggressively, even using a laser, and it healed up well enough for us to run him December 28. He's doing fine now, he came back strong from his win in the trials, and he's ready to roll. I don't mind getting the inside draw. If (jockey) Yordanis (Amaro) breaks him well, the post position won't matter."
The field for the 2015 Hialeah Maturity, in post position order, will be: Daytona B, EL Macho Prieto Boy, Dashin for a Prize, Max Cartel, Gals Gotta Sizzle, Pruittized, Royal Fast Jess, Cautionsly, Jessies First Down, and Quick Dynasty.
As for his two Hialeah Derby horses, fastest qualifier Moonin the Eagle and barn mate Bp Run Cartel Run, who also won his trial, they drew right next to each other in the middle of a ten-horse field.
"That means they'll probably push each other early," Almanza commented. "Both horses are good enough to win the race, so we'll see what happens in the heat of battle."
Runners in 2015 Hialeah Derby, in order, will be: Red Corona Warrior, Allazoom, Seize The Win, A Black Zipper, Denim Jeans, Moonin The Eagle, Bp Run Cartel Run, Mr El R 15, Kitty Kat Galore B, and Tlc Moonshine Wagon.
Hialeah Park –"The World's Most Beautiful Race Course"– is one of Miami's most iconic destinations. For more information, please call 305-885-8000 or visit www.hialeahpark.com.


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Poetry by Kathleen Winter from our Winter 2017 issue.
See this saint from Dreamland slumming with us
where every limb sweats, mercury rising, fruit
baking in its bowl on the drainboard.
Polio, Ebola, and fresh new diseases in desiccated Eden,
the neighborhood a locus of explosions, our nation
now the nation of murderous event, unlicensed carrying
on on on. Unexceptional, our state of war.
How does violence vibrate in her cranium tuned
to ocean, birdsong, intricate chant in caverns
of seven-second reverberation, cathedrals of empathy
whose marriages all thrive like headland redwoods
bathed in a cycle of sunlight and fog, sunlight
and fog for centuries. Dreamland saint, appear
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humble, as though they could make a durable good.
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Image: Drewes, Werner. "Dream." Color woodcut. Smithsonian American Art Museum, New York.


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|Warung is Balinese Traditional Stalls
Maybe traditional Balinese stalls are not your tourist destination in Bali.But on each of your tour trips, surely you will find a simple stalls that serves various needs such as food, drinks and fruits.
Generally in Bali, they have their own characteristics in serving dishes that really start from the Balinese lifestyle that highly upholds cleanliness, food management and food production in accordance with Balinese philosophical values.
Because in their beliefs, food will greatly affect physical quality and also be very influential in daily activities including who serves food, the process of serving and the holiness.
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Delicious berry and peaches & cream coolers 👌
First up was trying traditional Bali coffee and a popular health tonic
The dessert isn't too sweet and had just the right amount of flavor! It was great. If you're looking for the best Indonesian food and Warungs then this should be a great starting list for you.The food in Indonesia is quite spicy so make sure you ask for "little spicy" if you are sensitive to spice and avoid getting what they call Bali Belly.
The food in Bali is diverse, delicious, and affordable if you eat at local restaurants and warungs. We hope you liked this taste of Indonesia street food and classic Bali food dishes.
Let us know which one of these is your favorite and make sure you check out our food vlog playlist to see more mouth watering classics in different countries!
And like for example when you visit the following tourist attractions:
|Babi Guling, a very special Balinese traditional food.
You can enjoy these dishes freely which are sold in stalls along the street or in traditional markets.
|Seminyak Beach
When you arrive at dusk you can see a very beautiful sunset while enjoying the food and drinks that you can buy at the stalls.
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There may be a difference when you enjoy authentic Balinese coffee, because the manufacture is still done manually-traditional
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Just like the Balinese Food version of Gado-Gado in Jakarta, or Tupat Tahu in Bandung, West Java.
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Two things are guaranteed in this world: death and taxes. What do you want done with your body? What kind of farewell do you want? Lack of pre – planning and/or discussion of your wishes can fracture relationships in a family, and can cost more. The Memorial Society of Edmonton and District is a not for profit organization providing guidance and reducing costs by as much as 50%. ONE TIME membership is $40.00. Members get a reduced rate with well-established, reputable funeral providers with which we contract.
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The parking situation has changed, please plan to park elsewhere unless you are very lucky, the lot across 84 Avenue (south of us) is the cheapest.
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Hello, everyone!
My name is Roberta and I'm thrilled to be joining the Paper Temptress Design Team!!
When Patricia asked if I would share this particular card with you, I had no problem saying "Yes." I really love this one and am quite proud of it.
That incredible embossed mat is Mirrored Reflective Cardstock. Once you start embossing that stuff, you will want to use it all of the time!!
If you are a contributor to Operation Write Home, this is perfect for adding some incredible shine to your cards without glitter or other materials that are restricted from use by OWH.
Adding even more shimmer to this card was easy with the beautiful Rosso Incandescent. A fantastic way to give this and many other great papers a try is with the Valentine's Day Package which is 40% off through February 14th! This collection is fantastic for your Valentine's Day cards but don't think that you're limited to just that holiday! You'll find spectacular papers for everyday projects there….and at this price, it's just too good to pass up.
More details about this card can be found on my blog: Queen Bee Paper Crafts
I want to thank Patricia for the chance to help showcase some of her incredible products. Thanks also goes to the entire Paper Temptress Design Team for their lovely and warm welcomes.
Wishing you all a beautiful and crafty week!!


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Bimal Industries (Pvt) Ltd
02 Abaya Rd Kolonnawa
Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd
No 33/3 Sri Dharmarama Mw Rathmalana
Producing products from herbs is not an easy process as they have to be gathered, cleaned, separated and treated before they can be packed. As a food product they also have to be packed so they don't get contaminated and remain fresh. These manufacturers have lengthy experience in the herb industry.
02 Abaya Rd Kolonnawa
No 33/3 Sri Dharmarama Mw Rathmalana


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Chocolate of the Day:
Ritual Chocolate
Madagascar 75% cacao bar
Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g.) in 1 bar
Calories: 219 calories (estimate) in 1 bar
Cost: $8.00 for total bar
Purchased from: The Chocolate Garage, in Palo Alto, CA
This 2011 harvest dark bar made by Ritual Chocolate (Denver, CO) was perhaps the most subtle but well balanced Madagascar bar I've eaten this week, with both very slight acidic notes and also a faint hint of caramel.
Made with organic cacao beans from the Sambirano Valley in Northern Madagascar, the bar was enveloped in gold foil paper, and wrapped in attractively designed packaging adorned with a lemur.
Warning, tangent about lemurs ahead.... A lemur is a monkey-like marsupial with large eyes and a long, ringed tail, native to this large island nation off the east coast of Africa. I've been told many farmers regard lemurs as pests; and I'm left to wonder whether lemurs like/can eat cacao fruit or not. I somehow remember reading that they might be able to eat cacao without ill effects. (I remember feeding a lemur a banana while in Madagascar in 2005; sadly there was no cacao fruit to see, or taste, on that trip, much less some to feed to lemurs.)
Today was Day #7 of Madagascar Chocolate Theme Week.


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Matilda's Movie Adventures(1996)
A non fiction book by Lucy Dahl
Mara Wilson, who plays Matilda, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film of the same name. The book is illustrated with photographs from the film and contains extracts from Matilda's secret diary.
Used availability for Lucy Dahl's Matilda's Movie Adventures
Hardback Editions
July 1996 : USA Hardback
Paperback Editions
May 1996 : UK Paperback
Title: Matilda's Movie Adventures
Author(s): Lucy Dahl
ISBN: 0-14-038393-X / 978-0-14-038393-5 (UK edition)
Publisher: Puffin Books
Availability: Amazon


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Steps to a Cleaner Marketing Database
Pat yourself on the back. 2018 didn't go too badly for you and your company from a marketing perspective. Maybe it went exactly the way you wanted. Maybe it was good but could have been better.
Strategic planning? Check. Revenue goals? Check. Not losing your sanity? Double check.
Now it's time to prepare for 2019. And with that, maintaining and/or improving your quality of leads is key. As we enter a new year, it's always a good idea to have your database at a 12 on a 10 scale. That database needs to be crisp, sharp, ready for action … it needs to be champion-caliber.
For some of you, this won't a problem, and it never is. But for others, this is what separates you from the marketing rep beside you with all of the accolades and work stories to tell. It's time to step your game up by cleaning up your marketing database. Here are a few simple steps that should help you out:
Maintain a regular schedule
What's the best way to keep a clean database? Making sure cleansing is a part of your regular rotation is one sure-fire way to assist. Having a routine cleaning schedule is important, as it's something that can save you valuable minutes that could ultimately add up. A quarterly clean-up may be the answer. Finding time to do it once a month would be even better.
Taking the necessary steps for data input obviously is vital, but doing that with a structure format — with the help of organization — makes life so much easier. It's such a simple concept that this is often forgotten. Consider it critical yet a sleeper-type assignment.
Keep your data valid
When you're checking data, are you taking the necessary-but-forgotten steps of checking for bounceback emails? This goes unnoticed more than some want to admit. Success can be as simple as looking at the quality of your data and as elementary as checking the validity of the email addresses in your possession. Let's make this easy: Send emails to the wrong people or invalid emails, hit virtual dead ends. What you don't want or need is a high bounceback rate, and what you want or need even less is a bad sender reputation.
And while we're speaking, there's nothing wrong with re-engaging with contacts who originally weren't interested but chose not to unsubscribe. If they choose not to bite a second (or third) time, feel free to remove them from your database on your own.
Find the source for bad data
A name and an email or phone number may not be enough. But that doesn't necessarily mean you find any and every little thing you can about a client or potential client. This is identified as bad data — find the source for bad data and drop it like a bad habit. According to Kate Athmer, director of demand orchestration at Integrate, you have to determine if there is a "trusted" lead source who provides leads that just don't convert. Somebody or something is driving the bad data.
Athmer suggests utilizing a closed-loop dashboard, which will allow you to view content performance from a variety of partners. From there, you can make your adjustments and resolve any issues.
In addition, really crack down on shadow systems within your organization. How many staff members maintain their own spreadsheet of leads? Look, every organization struggles with this. But it's something that must be eliminated. The danger lies in the possibility that each list within your organization will be managed and updated independent of each other, making overall accuracy non-attainable and makes for a poor customer experience in the end.
Do it because you love it
Here's something else that goes without discussion. If you don't love what you do, how are you expected to be great at it? We've all heard how a good job is one where you feel like you don't work. Day-to-day marketing must be something you love, and if you truly love it, going through all of the proper procedures to stay ahead of the game is a priority.
A major step in those procedures is keeping your database functional and in order. Those who love their jobs are probably two steps ahead of this actual article.
Many of us have enormous databases, and maintenance is something that can be a difference-maker in you being the MVP of your company or sitting the bench while others earn your shine. These steps may be considered simple, but the simple things in life can go unnoticed. And when someone else notices, and you don't … well, let's not allow that to happen, shall we?


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|Captain America
|Real Name
|Steve Rogers
|Alternate Identity
|Captain America
|Powers and Abilities
|Captain America's Shield
Enhanced Agility and Strength
|Team Affiliations
- Captain America is from the Non MAU series Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers.
Captain America is a superhero and current leader of the Avengers.
A World War II veteran and super soldier, Steven Rogers, otherwise known as Captain America, is a member of the Avengers. He was present for Tony Stark's unveiling of the DISK system. After a sudden attack by Loki, Steve and the other superheroes present attempt to fight back, but through overwhelming numbers and the use of hostages, Loki's forces win out. Steve and the majority of the collected heroes are then interred in DISKs.
Spider-Man gives Captain America's DISK to Chris Taylor, and when Hulk, under secretive alchemic mind control from Diablo, goes on a destructive rampage, managing to even defeat Iron Man and Thor, Chris finally releases Cap to stand and face Hulk.
Captain America begins to face Hulk, still on a rampage from Diablo's alchemic control, and starts by playing defense with his vibranium shield to gauge the situation. After forcing Hulk to tire himself out, Captain America goes from playing defense to outwitting Hulk to forcing him into a test of endurance, which Hulk loses.
During the battle at the villains' frigate, Captain America and Thor join Iron Man and Hulk, and thanks to some learned trickery Jessica brings Wasp back into the mix after she finally gets her DISK back from Riley. With the heroes, villains, and their DISK-controlling partners all lined up for battle, Captain America finishes the episode with the iconic battle cry, "Avengers Assemble!".
Captain America and Iron Man join forces to defeat King Cobra, and when Stark's time out of the DISK ends, he joins forces with the Hulk to fight the Abomination. Seeing the need to retreat, Loki orders Abomination to sink the frigate, and then retreat. Jessica and Ed manage to capture a defeated Whirlwind, Diablo, and King Cobra while Captain America, Hulk, and Wasp try to find Spider-Man before the frigate sinks.
Spider-Man, after being knocked out by the group of villains, wakes up to find the Avengers carrying him out of the ship. Later, while the team is having a celebration, Senator Robert closes in on Stark's penthouse in New York City with a new warrant for either registration or arrest. However, the team is safely in one of Stark's Japan penthouses instead. Captain America offers Hawkeye to join the team, and he declines due to his determination to take the corruption out of S.H.I.E.L.D..
He always puts duty and the mission above everything else, and has a tendency to takes things too seriously.
Captain America is voiced by Kazuhiro Nakaya in Japanese and Roger Craig Smith in the English dub.
External Links
- Marvel
- Wikipedia
- Steven Rogers (Earth-616) at Marvel Database


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Driverless? Autonomous Trucks and the Future of the American Trucker
Will autonomous trucks mean the end of the road for truck drivers? The $740-billion-a-year U.S. trucking industry is widely expected to be an early adopter of self-driving technology, with numerous tech companies and major truck makers racing to build autonomous trucks. This trend has led to dozens of reports and news articles suggesting that automation could effectively eliminate the truck-driving profession.
By forecasting and assessing multiple scenarios for how self-driving trucks could actually be adopted, my new research projects that the real story will be more nuanced but no less concerning. Autonomous trucks could replace as many as 294,000 long-distance drivers, including some of the best jobs in the industry. Many other freight-moving jobs will be created in their place, perhaps even more than will be lost, but these new jobs will be local driving and last-mile delivery jobs that— absent proactive public policy—will likely be misclassified independent contractors and have lower wages and poor working conditions.
Throughout this transformation, public policy will play a fundamental role in determining whether we have a safe, efficient trucking sector with good jobs or whether automation will exacerbate the problems that already pervade some segments of the industry. Trucking is an extremely competitive sector in which workers often end up absorbing the costs of transitions and inefficiencies. Strong policy leadership is needed to ensure that the benefits of innovation in the industry are shared broadly between technology companies, trucking companies, drivers, and communities.


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Electronic asset development
Electronic asset development (ERA) is Gazprom Neft's IT project development strategy for exploration and production covering all major areas of operations: geological exploration, geology, field facilities, development and production.
It started in 2012, and in 2014 it was included in the Technology Strategy of the Exploration & Production Block at Gazprom Neft as one of its priorities. The strategy is being brought up to date in 2018 in line with the latest digital trends in order to meet the current operational and business objectives of Gazprom Neft's business units. Digital transformation of the Company's operational and business processes by means of Industry 4.0 technology is a priority.
Software products that are created under the ERA program not only meet the needs in certain areas, but also form the Exploration and Production Block's single digital ecosystem ensuring the integrity of decision-making throughout the asset value chain.
Complementary tools made available at the design stage of information systems, also bearing in mind the starting projects, help minimize integration problems and ensure rapid integration of software products into operational activities.
To date, more than 30 projects have been successfully completed under the program, and about 40 projects are work in progress.
The year 2014 saw the introduction of the Geomate software, or the Geologist's Digital Workplace, to analyze, process and integrate the existing geological and geophysical field data in a decision making model. The program enables the user to minimize routine procedures and focus on the analytical component of building accurate geological models.
The program made it possible to expedite the process of building and updating the geological models to make effective decisions on the location of wells to be drilled, the amount of recoverable reserves and the area geological changes based on new data. This platform provides the basis for unique tools for meeting technological challenges facing the Company, e.g. the spectral analysis technology for modeling complex heterogeneous reservoirs.


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How To Eat Healthy As A Couple
Highlighted HGG Member Resource: HGG WELLNESS WEBCASTS
You're all for green smoothies, kale salads and coconut oil. Your husband (boyfriend, partner, fill in the blank) is not. It's a common tail of dietary struggle. The good news is, a mutual passion for healthier eating can be achieved!
I recently created a 3 part wellness webcast series, "How To Eat Healthy As A Couple" with my husband as the co-host. Wellness webcasts are one of the monthly resources available to Healthy Grocery Girl members. These webcasts cover a variety of popular topics, many of which our member's request!
Here are a few of the tips my husband and I shared in our webcast series. If you have discovered or developed any tips for eating healthy as a couple, I'd love to know so share with us in the comment section below.
Tips From Megan Roosevelt, RD, Founder of Healthy Grocery Girl
Make Delicious Food. This may sound obvious, but I find the many healthy eaters are more concerned with calories and quantity than quality. Focus on creating healthy meals that look, smell and taste good first! You can always adjust the quantity later as you and your partner's palettes adapt to healthier cuisine. If you're looking for healthy recipes that taste great, my husband and I produce and share free cooking videos every week on the Healthy Grocery Girl YouTube Channel.
Don't Make A Big Deal About It. Think of healthy food as just food. If you present the meal as vegan or say, "I hope you like this, it's healthy" this attitude often already present the meal as less desirable.
Once A Week Shop & Cook Together. While this may not be realistic all the time due to jobs, schedule, family etc., if you can find time to explore the grocery store or farmer's market together you can turn a chore into an experience to explore and try new things. Plus, if you cook together he can adjust the recipes to his liking and it's just way more fun! I have discovered that a lot of men love to cook!
Tips From Aaron Roosevelt, COO at Healthy Grocery Girl + Megan's Husband
If You Love To Grill, Get Creative With Veggies. Most men love to grill, myself included. Get creative with hearty vegetables such as sweet potatoes, zucchini and even eggplant! Coconut oil is great for grilling.
Go Big On Sauce! Delicious sauces can turn the most undesirable vegetable into a delicious meal. BBQ, Chipotle, Cashew Cream, Creamy Avocado Sauce… The HGG Member Site has some great homemade sauce and salad dressing recipes that are easy to make.
Transition. You don't have to make drastic changes overnight. Find a few recipes you both really enjoy that are healthier & start with those. Be open to trying new ingredients, new produce and new flavors. Our taste buds can develop and change so if you don't like a certain vegetable today you may change your mind in 3 weeks (especially if it's prepared correctly and deliciously!)
What Is The HGG Member Site?
The Healthy Grocery Girl® Member Site provides exclusive and unlimited access to multiple meal plans, quick and easy recipes, how-to guides, grocery lists, wellness webcasts, nutrition videos, private community forums, nutrition education in written and audio format and so much more!
Click here to learn more & join the Healthy Grocery Girl® Member Site today.


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By KAREN KAO
The first time I went to China was in 1984. I didn't need a map. You could only travel in groups back then with a government handler to navigate the way and guide thoughts. We travelled from Beijing to Xi'an in a decommissioned military airplane reserved for the exclusive use of Party leaders and foreign tourists. From Xi'An to Luoyang we took a train that required eight hours to cover a distance that now needs just half that.


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by A. Conan Doyle.
London : Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, [1912]. 255 pages, 1 leaf of plate : frontispiece.
(Ward, Lock & Co.'s seven-penny net novels 7).
The first Sherlock Holmes story.
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Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan
Categories: Sherlock Holmes - long stories
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To celebrate the spirit of Ramadan and spread the true essence of kindness and humanity that this Holy Month inspires, Downtown Rotana, the luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Bahrain's capital Manama, hosted more than 50 orphans from Al Sanabel to a themed iftar buffet at its beautifully-decorated Al Maha Tent featuring a wide selection of traditional and international delicacies complemented by the mesmerising tunes of the Oud player and the warm embrace of the Arabian hospitaity.
Patrice Cornee, General Manager of Downtown Rotana said: "We are happy to open our hearts and doors to the children of Al Sanabel at such a festive occasion. It gives us great pride to be part of such community effort and being part of this joyful initiative. Ramadan is the season of celebration, a season of kindness, a season of giving and every year we strive to make our guests feel the true essence of this holy month."


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Friday, August 7, 2020 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook Page
Play against each other or play as a group in an interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7pm when we share the link to the game.


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Army reaches low to fill ranks
Twelve percent of recruits in October had lowest acceptable scores
By Tom Bowman
November 8, 2005
WASHINGTON -- The number of new recruits who scored at the bottom of the Army's aptitude test tripled last month, Pentagon officials said, helping the nation's largest armed service meet its October recruiting goal but raising concerns about the quality of the force.
Former Army Secretary Thomas E. White said the service was making a mistake by lowering its standards. "I think it's disastrous. You are throwing the towel in on recruiting quality," said White, a retired general whom Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld fired in 2003 over other policy differences.
"We have clear experience from the 1970s with recruiting a sizable number of people from the lowest mental categories," said White. After the Vietnam War, the Army accepted a higher proportion of low-scoring recruits, leading to training and discipline problems, he added.
To achieve last month's recruiting targets, 12 percent of those accepted by the Army had the lowest acceptable results. They scored between 16 and 30 points out of a possible 99 on an aptitude test that quizzes potential soldiers on general science, mathematics and word knowledge.
No more than 4 percent of all recruits can come from that lowest category, according to Pentagon limits. Army officials insisted they would still meet the 4 percent goal - despite the October spike - when numbers are tallied for an entire year. October is the first month of the service's fiscal year, which will end Sept. 30, 2006.
"We're on track to meet our 4 percent annual goal," said Lt. Col. Brian Hilferty, a spokesman for Army personnel. He declined to comment on the 12 percent figure. "It's very early in the year," he said.
The National Guard's October recruit pool included 6 percent from the lowest-scoring category, though Guard officials also said they expected that figure to drop below the 4 percent ceiling by the time the recruiting year ends. Defense officials discussed the numbers on the condition of anonymity. The recruiting figures will be officially released later this week.
The number of poor-scoring recruits brought in by the Army Reserve, which officials said also achieved its monthly recruiting goal in October, could not be determined.
Charles Moskos, a military sociologist at Northwestern University, said he was concerned that the reduction in the quality standards for military recruiting signaled a return by the Army to the troubled personnel era of the 1970s. He said the military must come up with new ways to attract better recruits.
The Army, which has about 492,000 soldiers, hopes to attract 80,000 recruits in 2006 as part of an effort to increase the size of the force by 30,000 during the next several years. The Army National Guard has a goal of 70,000 recruits over the next year, to maintain its force of 350,000.
Officials blame the recruiting problems on the deadly war in Iraq and an improved economic climate at home, which has made it more difficult to sign up volunteers for military duty.
Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey told reporters last month that the Army would begin accepting more people who scored in the bottom third on the military's aptitude test, increasing the proportion to 4 percent from 2 percent. The Army had kept the figure at 2 percent since 1990.
But Harvey did not say that the Army already had brought in 4 percent - or roughly 2,900 of its 73,000 recruits - from the lowest category for the 2005 recruiting year, which ended Sept. 30. In 2004, the Army accepted just 440 soldiers from the lowest category, or about 0.6 percent of 70,000 recruits.
The National Guard also doubled its number of low-scoring recruits for the 2005 recruiting year, accounting for 4 percent of its 50,219 recruits.
Even with the lower standards, the Army and the National Guard fell short of their 2005 goals. When the annual recruiting cycle ended in September, the active-duty Army was about 7,000 shy of its goal and the Guard fell about 13,000 short.
In the early years of the all-volunteer Army, much larger percentages of low-scoring recruits were admitted - as high as 50 percent in some years.
Congress and successive administrations imposed stricter quality controls. In 1984, 13 percent of the Army's recruits came from the lowest-scoring category. That figure fell to single digits in the late 1980s and has been at 2 percent or below since 1990.
Federal law allows the military to take up to 20 percent annually from the lowest category, though officials insist they will not go above the Pentagon's stricter limit.
Lt. Col. Mike Jones, deputy director of recruiting for the National Guard, said the military's aptitude test was only a "predictor" of how a recruit would perform in uniform. He said the dropout rate - those who leave after basic training and before the end of their three-year enlistment - was actually lower for those scoring at the bottom than it was for those scoring at the top, according to a study of recruits over the past 10 years.
Those in the three highest-scoring segments have a dropout rate of 50.9 percent, compared with 47.4 percent for the lowest-scoring recruits, Jones said. He also said the number of disciplinary problems was roughly the same among soldiers in the two groups, pointing to the study.
But Moskos and other analysts say that with high-tech weapons systems and ever-more-sophisticated equipment, the Army needs higher-aptitude recruits.
Moskos, an Army veteran, said the recruiting problems could prompt the military to turn increasingly to recent immigrants in filling its ranks. Another option: tapping the pool of recent college graduates by offering an enlistment of 15 months, instead of the current three years, an idea Moskos said has been gaining attention among Army generals.
Moskos also said the recruiting woes might pressure Congress and senior military leaders to draw down the number of troops in Iraq.
As a lure for new recruits over the next year, the Army and other services are pushing for higher sign-up bonuses.


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No new cases of COVID-19
Once again, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.
The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 remains at 1154, which is the number the Ministry of Health reports to the World Health Organisation.
New Zealand's combined total of confirmed and probable cases remains at 1504.
There is no change to the number of recovered cases which remain at 1456. This represents 97 per cent of all confirmed and probable cases.
There are no additional deaths to report.
There remains one person receiving hospital-level care for COVID-19; they are in Middlemore and are not in ICU, says a Ministry of Health spokesperson.
"Yesterday our laboratories completed 2163 tests, bringing the total number of tests completed to date to 261,315."
NZ COVID Tracer app
The NZ COVID Tracer app has now recorded 380,000 registrations – that's an increase of 17,000 since 5pm on Sunday.
"We continue to encourage as many people as possible to download the app – it will help us identify, trace, test and isolate any cases of COVID-19.
"The Ministry is also very supportive of the work done by businesses to get their unique QR codes up and running, with 13,600 posters having been created as of midday.
"If people are having issues with the app, we want to know so we can get the problems fixed."
The Ministry website has lots of FAQs about the app, and you can report issues by freephone or email.
To reinforce on privacy:
• personal information and contact details provided through the app will only be used to get in touch if an individual is identified as a close contact of a COVID-19 case
• information about the locations individuals choose to record is stored securely on their phone and is not shared with contact tracers unless an individual chooses to do so.
In either case, the personal information shared with the Ministry is held for public health purposes only and will never be used for enforcement.
Quarantine and managed isolation facilities
The Director-General of Health visited Auckland quarantine and managed isolation facilities on Friday.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield met with about 300 of the people involved in providing quarantine accommodation for guests, including Ministry of Health staff, health workers and hotel workers.
"I want to acknowledge the hard work that's being done by people from across central and local government and the staff employed at all the facilities," says Ashley.
"Protecting our border is a critical part of the Government's strategy to eliminate COVID-19, especially now that domestic cases are at such low levels.
"We don't want to put the progress we have made in jeopardy and we know international arrivals continue to be a potential source of new cases.
"It was important to me to be satisfied that guests are being appropriately supported and that health requirements are being met."
Anyone arriving in New Zealand must spend at least 14 days in managed isolation or quarantine.
Over the weekend, New Zealand saw the 10,000th passenger enter managed isolation or quarantine in Auckland (this followed the arrival of a flight from Melbourne).
At any one time, more than 2,000 people are in the hotels being used for isolation or quarantine in Auckland.
So far, around 8000 people have completed their stay in Auckland or Christchurch and have returned home.
The majority of those people have provided positive feedback to the hotels, and in particular to the hundreds of staff working around the clock to support them.


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The Board of T.Y. Danjuma Foundation led by its Chairman Rtd. Gen. T.Y. Danjuma was in Kebbi on a one day visit to Alkali Hussaini Foundation.
The Board inspected the premises of Alkali Hussaini Foundation at its headquarters. NO I Alkali Hussaini Crescent, off Sani Abacha Bye pass Road Birnin Kebbi, and also held an interactive session with the members of the Board of Trustees of Alkali Hussaini Foundation.
The Board paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness the Emir of Gwandu Maj. Gen Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar CFR, mni, whereby the Emir conferred the traditional title of Sodangin Gwandu on Gen. T.Y. Danjuma.
The Board paid a short courtesy call on the Governor of Kebbi State where they were received by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Samaila Dabai Yombe.
A total of 100 women were trained under this program. The visit of T.Y. Danjuma Foundation was to observe first-hand the operations of Alkali Hussaini Foundation as well as witness the graduation ceremony of the 100 female trainees.
T.Y. Danjuma Foundation had made a grant of N 7 million to Alkali Hussaini Foundation in the year 2016 to establish a Skills Acquisition Centre in Gwandu town to train Women in skills such as; Tailoring, Knitting and Computer Education. The representative of T.Y. Danjuma Foundation handed over some equipment comprising some sewing machines, knitting machines and 2 desktop computers to representatives of the trainees as a symbolic gesture to assist towards their becoming self-reliant.Certificates were also given to all the Trainees reflecting their areas of training.
The graduation ceremony in Gwandu town was attended by various dignitaries including the Wazirin Gwandu, Alh. Abdullahi Umar.
This laudable collaboration between the two organizations aimed at helping the less privileged was greatly celebrated by community leaders in both Birnin Kebbi and Gwandu with calls for similar training Centres to be established in more communities.


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Game of Thrones & Disney Mashup
Game of Thrones characters reimagined as Disney characters!
Video Game Cartridge Flask – Drunk Hunt
I feel like every con-going furry should have one of these.
Source: Shut Up And Take My Money Store!
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Why I love Anna Kendrick
I Feel Pretty ~ Cher
This is such an amazing trainwreck. I love it. Thanks to Husbear for finding this.
Star Wars Muppets
Look at these amazing kitschy mashups of the Muppets and Star Wars. Thanks for pointing these out Land of Nerds!
Source: Star Wars Muppets
Jim Henson, 25 Years Later
Has it really been 25 years? Wow.


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AST 1777 - Homecoming, Back to Linhai City
Soon, she was surprised by the destructive energy in her body which began to move disturbingly. That energy was left by the Immortal Vanquishing Arrows previously. She would have probably died without the Golden Buddha Aura Lotus!
Qing Shui was actually afraid too. If there was no Golden Buddha Aura Lotus, it was pointless to find the Sacred Mudra Flower. Though the Golden Buddha Aura Lotus did not heal Luo Qingcheng entirely, it spared some time for Qing Shui.
In fact, Qing Shui thought that the Golden Buddha Aura Lotus could save Luo Qingcheng's life. However, she would probably become the most ordinary human and would not live long then. Once she lost the Origin Qi in her Dantian, she would lose her vitality soon.
Luo Qingcheng felt the destructive energy gushing chaotically now. Yet, it could not escape, it could only move around in a disordered manner like a mouse entrapped by a cat.
Soon after, she felt a hissing noise leaking from a point in her chest. As the gas was released, she felt a stronger energy within her body.
More leaking noises followed, it was loud and a little embarrassing, Luo Qingcheng blushed instantly. Although it came from the Gold Needlepoint, it was misleading.
Qing Shui definitely saw her awkwardness. It was an extraordinary moment now, or else, he would surely tease this beauty.
After some time, Qing Shui took out the Sacred Mudra Flower and used his Origin Qi to force the medicinal effect into her body. This greatly increased the Origin Qi in Luo Qingcheng's body and forced out the previously resistant destructive energy.
Besides, this energy was healing Luo Qingcheng's injured body. Qing Shui began using Life and Death Needles to perform Five Elements Art. A massive rebirth strength continuously healed the incurable wounds.
Qing Shui's current art of healing could be described as the magical hands who could bring a miracle. Luo Qingcheng's body was recovering gradually.
Qing Shui conveniently strengthened her constitution after healing, this greatly benefited Luo Qingcheng.
After one hour, Qing Shui kept the needles and Luo Qingcheng dressed up hastily. At that moment, she felt slightly nervous to look at Qing Shui. Her face blushed, with her mature look, she looked more beautiful than one could imagine.
Luo Qingcheng asked Qing Shui to turn around while she was dressing up. Though she was quick, Qing Shui watched her without blinking.
A beauty dressing up was worth seeing. When she was done, Luo Qingcheng glanced at Qing Shui, "Stop looking!"
"Alright, let's go, let's bring them the good news and celebrate later," Qing Shui led the way out with a smile.
The women were overjoyed knowing Luo Qingcheng's full recovery and had a happy conversation together. Meanwhile, Qing Shui went to prepare some food and wine.
Soon, with the help of the women, a tableful of attractive and fragrant dishes was done. Qing Shui was holding a cup of wine while seeing the few beauties. Wine and beauty, what else could one desire?
Muyun Qingge was obviously different after returning. The others noticed it but didn't say a thing. They had predicted the outcome even before Qing Shui and Muyun Qingge knew.
The man they chose was sentimental in nature and strangled in unavoidable romances. Qing Shui's women expected this situation when they insisted to follow Qing Shui.
It was too hard for a woman to monopolize a man like him. Feelings were hard to control despite having mutual interests, there were many other factors that affected them.
Qing Shui looked at the women, everyone was well aware of his feelings and they discussed it secretly.
The women were as close as the actual siblings, the others were extremely worried during Luo Qingcheng's accident. Luo Qingcheng was delighted to see their happiness, it was heart-warming and comforting.
Luo Qingcheng didn't thank them since it would be redundant and seem strange.
"Elder Sister Qingcheng must have blessings in disguise, now you have recovered and your strength has tremendously improved. Most importantly, you found your life partner," Qing Hanye said with a smile and gave Qing Shui an alluring glance.
Luo Qingcheng's strength indeed improved massively this time. Qing Shui helped to strengthen her constitution once. Besides, with the effect of the Sacred Mudra Flower, her current strength was a lot stronger than before.
The women were strong enough now, so Qing Shui was reassured to go back since he had been away for ages. Things were settled here and their strength had all significantly advanced now.
Initially, Qing Shui wanted to bring all of them back, however, he eventually decided to only bring Yiye Jiange. The other girls should stay in their domain.
A week later, Qing Shui, Yiye Jiange, and Qing Xiu headed back to the land, leaving the rest behind. On their way back from the Sacred Mountain, Qing Shui and Muyun Qingge did not visit the North Yang Palace. He was not really in the mood.
Linhai City!
Qing Shui and Yiye Jiange arrived at the doorstep of the Imperial Dining Hall in Linhai City. Their emotions were stirred at once looking at the familiar place.
It had been many years, about seven years, he spent seven years in the Ocean Domain. He wondered how were they doing now.
Entering the room, he saw Shi Xuenuo.
After a few years apart, the little girl seemed so mature now. Her wonderful and curvy figure was fully dressed in a snow-white gown. She was startled to see Qing Shui and smiled in extreme joy as she saw Yiye Jiange.
"Big sister!"
Qing Shui smiled too, this little girl still placed him behind. Yiye Jiange was stunned to see Xuenuo too, she said surprisingly, "Nuo`er!"
Qing Shui asked Xuenuo, "Are you guys alright?"
"Hmph, brother-in-law left for so long, I thought you have forgotten about us?" Tears rolled down Xuenuo's face while she was saying that.
Xuenuo finally burst into laughter after Qing Shui patted her head and comforted her. She then looked at the beautiful Qing Xiu, "Big sister, he is so beautiful, you already have a kid."
Xuenuo pinched Qing Xiu's tiny cheek. Yiye Jiange was delighted to see a familiar face like Xuenuo. Besides, she would feel warm to mention about Qing Xiu.
"Brother-in-law, we are all good. Everyone misses you, see, they are all here."
Qing Shui felt it as Xuenao was talking, he saw the happy faces of Yin Tong, Ling Fei, Lan Lingfeng, Ziche Sha, Yu Niang, and the rest.
He stepped forward and hugged each of them. They were all brothers who were not estranged at all despite being apart for a long time.
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You balance your checkbook, don't you? That's how you keep track of what conditions your finances are in. But have you ever thought about keeping a ledger to tell you the condition of your car? Maybe not, but it makes sense because your car is likely one of the largest financial investments you'll ever make. Here, we'll break it down so you understand exactly what you should do.
I'ts simple–any and all maintenance records, including services like oil changes and tire rotations, should be kept for each of your vehicles. (These records really come in handy if you ever encounter a warranty issue related to one of your vehicle's components. Most warranties are contingent on performing regular maintenance and if you can't provide records to prove you've performed required maintenance you'll likely have to foot the repair bill yourself.)
Preventative maintenance records should be kept for your vehicle from the very first to the very last day of ownership, if possible. (Even if you don't have any records on your vehicle, now is the perfect time to start!) Keeping preventative maintenance records on your vehicle will be a big help if you decide to sell it. This data can help increase your car's resale value, and can help you sell it faster.
Just like your checkbook, you should keep your vehicle records in a safe place. But as long as you can get to your records quickly and easily when a maintenance question arises, the method doesn't really matter.
One of the easiest methods for keeping these records is with your computer. While there are applications you can but that will help, it's even easier with websites that are set up specifically to help you records you car's maintenance history, among other things.
Records can be as detailed or as concise as you want to make them, and many services like Ownersite.com (subscription based) or carcare.org (free) will allow you to customize your data. Plus, with many online options you can select the option to be reminded whenever your car needs service based on the service intervals recommended by your owners manual. No more guessing if you need the service–now, you'll know!
If you drive a company car, (or drive your own car for business or managing investments such as rental homes) keeping track of mileage and maintenance records is critical. Just ask the IRS. By keeping the data online, you can compile a complete list of business expenses related to the car, making your quarterly or annual reports a breeze.
In the end, keeping a careful record of your car and its associated expenses can be a big help when it comes to maintaining a healthy car.
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Appeal from the Order of the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, Sandy Division, The Honorable Judge Denise P. Lindberg
Original Brief Submitted to the Utah Court of Appeals; digitized by the Howard W. Hunter Law Library, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; machine-generated OCR, may contain errors.
Denver C. Snuffer, Jr.; Nelson, Snuffer, Dahle & Poulsen; Jesse L. Riddle; Riddle & Associates; Attorneys for Plaintiff-Appellant.
Randy L. Dryer; Michael P. Petrogeorge; Parsons; Behle & Latimer; Attorneys for Defendant-Appellee.
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Remember when you were a kid and you were going along, perfectly content about yourself and your life, and suddenly somebody, (maybe that mean kid in grade school), pointed out that you have big ears, or a crooked nose, or a weird laugh, or…fill in the blank. And suddenly, you're mortified to find out that you DO have big ears or a crooked nose or a weird laugh, and based on the way the information was delivered to you, you recognize that apparently it is not a good thing?
And so it begins…your perception shifts to see yourself as 'less than', 'too much,' or 'not enough' and this perception makes you think you aren't worthy of love or attention, or praise.
And so perhaps you went on thinking this way for a while; but hopefully, at some point during all of those years you started to realize that while your ears may be big, they're really unique and beautiful, and that your nose may be crooked but it's just like your grandmother's, so you love it anyway; and your laughter is contagious so everyone around you finds joy in it also.
Hopefully, you have come to realize that these qualities are what make you beautiful.
Yet, sometimes it doesn't work that way; sometimes old wounds get buried under new ones, and before you know it the wounds run so deep that it requires some real effort to heal what hurts.
You might resist a certain part of yourself or your life because it hurts, but it hurts because it needs to heal. When you have an injury your body lets you know about it through physical pain. The pain reminds you that you need to nurture the wound until it heals. It's the same thing with emotional or psychological pain. You can't ignore the pain and expect the wound to heal. You may even go so far as reopen the wound again and again by replaying the scenario or repeating the same cruel inner dialogue again and again. It's pretty hard to heal when you're constantly being reinjured.
You can't ignore it, and you definitely can't keep opening the wound, so what do you do?
You've got to nurture it back to health.
First of all, you've got to stop the offensive dialogue or events from invading your head space. Police your own mind. If the thought doesn't serve you, tears you down, or makes you feel like crap, then Get.It.Out. Replace the image or the thought with something else—a song, a mantra, or a kind thought would be nice. If that doesn't work, sit with the feeling of it. How is the thought showing up in your body? Where can you feel it? Can you sit and hold the feeling of it in your body or surround the sensation with space and light?
Old habits die hard, and acceptance doesn't happen in one day. This is a process, so be patient with it. Especially if it's an old wound—it may have been there for years—so give yourself time to really let it heal. Recognize that you're going to have good days and bad days. Sometimes you'll be strong and resilient against any negative attacks, but sometimes you'll crumble at the slightest hint of negativity. Don't let those days derail you. The fact that you can hold awareness of the good days and the bad days is a very powerful practice, and a sign that you're on the right track. Being able to look at yourself and observe that you're really feeling hurt, sensitive or raw at any given time is a sign that you're slipping into a more expansive state of consciousness. Recognizing that you're experiencing pain is different from being completely, unconsciously devoured by it. The difference is that you either hold the experience of pain, or it holds you.
Here's the thing; life is full of people and experiences that will shake you up, tear you down, and break your heart. Don't let those experiences be what defines you. Allow your response to those experiences be what defines you. Ultimately, you are in control—maybe not in control of what life throws at you—but you're definitely in control of how you respond.
Be courageous. Nurture. Heal.
Then go out and shine even brighter.
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The Packer's editor Tom Karst visits with Mike Mauti about his upcoming web June 19 seminar for Produce Market Guide called "Red, White and Boom."
Mauti, managing partner of Toronto-based Execulytics Consulting will review the importance of the July 4 holiday for fresh produce sales in the U.S. and the July 1 Canada Day holiday.
Cherries, blueberries, watermelon, sweet corn, cantaloupes and green peppers will all be reviewed in-depth in the web seminar, he said.
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- I Imagine Blood
My maternal grandfather had the stature of a boxer: short, muscular, with chiseled features and a size-7 shoe. His nickname was "Bug." He was Mohawk Indian and spent most of his life working a farm in upstate New York. Fight or flight, he would fight—or so I imagine. He died when my mother was ten years old: his heart gave out. But I visited his farm and walked his land. I have two photographs of him grinning with a fierce strength.
I've known the story of my family since I was a tiny child: it's always seemed like a far-off tale. My mother and her sisters still talk about it at holidays, bits and pieces here and there. I ask questions like they're reminiscing about a days-long film I've never seen. As a child, I thought about it a lot. I imagined this part of me that no one knew—that I didn't think anyone would believe.
On my 35th birthday, I decide I want to learn how to box—or, I want to hit something—but only if I can do it in the morning and shower before work. Living in New York City, I find my gym: Chelsea. Very clean. Very attractive instructors. Not at all what you think of when you think of boxing. But when they turn the lights down low, it's just a room with 40 hanging bags and music with a beat. It's just a room to unleash in.
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As long as I live in New York City, I try to escape New York City. Everyone pretends they're important; everyone wants to be noticed. Except the famous, who don't want to be noticed. A strange, constant battle. One time, I saw David Bowie in SoHo: like a leaf in the wind. A somebody and a nobody at once. Bowie's eyes were each a different color because of a fistfight when he was a teenager. The fight was over a girl, of course, and the boy who punched him became an even better friend after the quarrel. Sometimes fighting brings closure. I don't imagine Bowie as a fighter; but his eyes were. In the city, everyone's fighting for something.
As the story goes, a white family adopted my grandfather's mother—my great-grandmother. They adopted several Indian children to teach them to be good Christians—they wanted to do the right thing. But times got tough before the turn of the twentieth century. They realized they couldn't take care of the children; when my great-grandmother was five years old, they hanged her. With a rope.
The instructors at the boxing gym only go by nicknames. The woman who trains the early morning class is Jaws. The thing that makes Jaws a good instructor is repetition. Like learning to play the drums. She repeats the notes over and over. Pop-pop, Pop-pop, Pop-pop. A heartbeat. Slowly, I learn what can't be taught: that I do have some fight in me; that maybe I can do some damage.
Somehow, my great-grandmother freed herself from the rope around her neck. I've heard this story over and over, and each time it seems like the first. She freed herself from the rope. She used all of her little strength and ran away—as far as she could go. She fought, and then flew. I wish I knew what she took with her. I wish I knew if she even had shoes when she ran. I wish I knew how she ever trusted anyone again.
The logistics of boxing aren't complicated. There are four kinds of punches. "Jab" and "cross" are the ones you think of when you think of boxing: to the head or body—lead hand and back hand. "Hooks" and "uppercuts" look like [End Page 10] how they sound. To defend, you "slip" and "duck under." All dance moves. All rhythm.
The hands return to the face, always: the face and the head are sacred—fists...


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I have seen Nine Lives, so no movie will ever really seem THAT bad to me again. In the eternal sh*t vs. diarrhea debate, Nine Lives is always the diarrhea, which means that The Boss Baby is just sh*t. Starring the vocal talent of one-time Capital One pitchman and sometimes Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin, The Boss Baby is a crap movie designed to implant a nightmare into the minds of young children, namely that their parents are incapable of loving them enough. That's right, the entire premise of The Boss Baby is that love is a finite resource and the more kids—or puppies—a family has, the less the parents will love their children. This movie is so cruel to its target audience I'm surprised it doesn't include a "Santa Isn't Real" montage.
The plot of The Boss Baby is completely insane (it's adapted from a board book of the same title by Marla Frazee, we are one step away from turning the maze on the back of a box of Trix into a movie). It's like a third sequel to The Matrix in which humans have been awoken from their goo-coffins and the robots who built the Matrix are doing a REALLY BAD JOB of explaining what's been going on in the real world to the goo-people. In the world of The Boss Baby, babies don't come from vaginas, they come from "Baby Corp"—it's not that sex ed needs to be included with children's entertainment, but this explicitly posits that children are corporate products—and Boss Baby is a manager at Baby Corp. He is also an adult who is kept forever physically a baby by a magic formula. Zootopia accidentally appealed to Furries, and The Boss Baby accidentally appeals to people who like extreme age play.
Boss Baby turns up at the home of Tim (adult = Tobey Maguire, child = Miles Christopher Bakshi), because people are loving puppies more than babies, and Boss Baby is going to get to the bottom of this love deficit. He chooses Tim's family because his parents work for Puppy Co., where all the world's puppies are produced, and Boss Baby wants to sabotage the launch of a new puppy, which will only make the love deficit worse because, remember, love is a limited resource and if you don't secure your status as its solitary recipient, your parents will eventually stop loving you.
The first part of The Boss Baby is not that bad, really, and works as a parable for older siblings dealing with the arrival of a new baby. But the potentially positive life lesson about learning to share is vaporized by the "your parents only have so much love" plot device that brings Boss Baby into Tim's world, not to mention that the movie largely revolves around the idea of DISPOSING OF PUPPIES, which is some Nazi sh*t.
Who is this supposed to appeal to? It's too dumb-insane for adults, and too traumatizing for children. The colors are bright and there are zippy action sequences to amuse easily distracted tots—to be fair, the animation is pretty great, especially how they delineate between reality and fantasy—but given the messaging it seems the only children suitable to view this movie are extremely young ones, with unformed brains and incomplete memory development (so they don't retain that "limited quantities of love" plot point). Basically, the only people to whom The Boss Baby appeals are children young enough to still be entertained by jingling keys.
Attached - Alec Baldwin at the New York premiere of Boss Baby last week with wife Hilaria and two of their children.