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Second Grade
The King's Ridge Second Grade program continues to develop reading, writing, math and additional subjects using the foundational skills established in earlier grades.
In the reading program, students are encouraged to make their own reading material selections as they continue to develop their reading and comprehension skills. Students begin to learn decoding skills and phonics through their selected reading materials and are provided directed reading instruction tailored to individual comprehension levels, resulting in further development of their oral and written language skills.
Daily writing lessons begin teaching students paragraph formation, grammar usage mechanics and cursive writing through tailored instruction.
In second grade, math talk and daily-guided practice continue. Students develop problem-solving skills by identifying computation and process errors in math problems, and also work toward proficiency in mental computation and written work. In addition, students also explore fluency with math facts through a specific focus on addition and subtraction.
Students are introduced to the scientific method through thematic units and hands-on activities. A major emphasis is placed on Social Studies and taught through interdisciplinary units.
At King's Ridge, we acknowledge and tailor curriculum to each student's individual level of comprehension. Students who need a challenge are offered accelerated activities in reading, writing and math. Reading specialists provide small group instruction and extra reading activities for students needing remediation.
Creativity is fostered in multiple centers and art activities through hands-on methods of instruction. Exploration of God's handiwork sparks curiosity in students to discover His presence in nature and the world in which we live. King's Ridge uses technology to reinforce and enrich the learning process even during the second grade age.
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2. Felicity Shoulders, "Conditional Love" (pg. 32-43) ** 1/2
Read 28 Jan. 2010. This is a well-crafted near-future dystopia in which genetic engineering creates enhanced children -- and can go wrong, requiring special medical and social institutions to handle the mistakes, such as the "Gene-Engineered Pediatric In-Patient Center" (32). The main character, Dr. Grace Stellar, has been working for eleven years at GEPIC, treating and dealing with the children dropped off or "dumped" (32) by their parents: such as Minerva, born without arms or legs, but in the process of having her arms grown by a combination of a special gel and operations. Then there is the new kid, John Doe, genetically modified to be "above the mean for cuteness" (33), yet has what amounts to constant short-term memory loss (think Memento): each time he sees someone, he starts all over again with, "'Who are you?'" (33). Shoulders weaves in intriguing aspects of the wider sociocultural consequences of "guppies" (34), as children such as Minerva and John Doe are called by some: i.e., the police detective Bob Kafouri, who is trying to gather enough evidence to bring down not just individual "'opt-docs,'" but the entire "'industry'" (35). The story's setting feels wholly plausible, and unnerving. Also, Grace makes for an effective main character and point-of-view, for we gradually understand that she is reaching (or has already reached) a kind of crossroads, an internal crisis built up after years of treating and caring for discarded, genetically misengineered kids. John Doe, about six years old and named "Danny" by Bob, serves as the catalyst for Grace finally to take drastic action, as she knows the cruelty of his memory loss will make him a difficult case to find the proper care for. The decision Grace makes is revealed expertly by Shoulders, leaving the reader with a mixture of compassion and a bit of horror. Yet I feel about this piece much like I felt about Landis's: I just read the prologue to the real story; I just got the build-up to the truly interesting matter of how Grace deals with her act of resistance and its effects upon Danny (and Minerva). Again, I am asking a writer to give me a different story than what I read, but, again, my sense is of an opportunity missed for a more challenging, provocative, and dynamic story. For instance, Danny and his memory loss defect contains great potential for exploring more of the implications of seeing/not seeing, recognition/not recognizing, in a society that dumps and disowns its failed human experiments: why do parents and doctors and corporations engage in their various blindnesses? what would make them see the moral, ethical, and very material costs of their hubris? would Grace's act of resistance become a flashpoint for wider social change?
Read 29 Jan. 2010. A space opera that focusses on Jacob Westman, a "sensor" (45) who travels to and between the worlds of the Emperor, picking up and delivering messages as well as monitoring and recording communications. He recently lost his fellow sensor and shipmate, Anders Nils, to an apparent suicide, and questions how much they were actually friends: "despite their long service together ... he and Anders weren't even friends, as far as he understood. Suddenly he wasn't sure. Was that possible?" (45). Tem sets up Jacob effectively at the story's start: he's at a point of crisis and doubt, and he generates interest for the nature of his response to Nils's suicide, which is somewhat coldly rational, even a bit selfish. Moreover, Jacob's inability to see the signs of depression in Nils is interrogated by ship command, which is linked to Command proper, giving us a hint of the layers of bureaucracy and monitoring of this interplanetary empire. Jacob goes to the world known as "960G4-32" (47), or "Joy" (46) as the officer Anya calls it, to deliver messages, scheduled to stay only for "two sleeps" (47). Anya's father, Colonel William Bolduan, is about to retire from his post of overseeing 960G4-32, and he is hoping for a personal letter from the Emperor acknowledging his long years of service -- but also because, according him, he knew personally and once fought in a war beside the Emperor. Tem paces this story carefully, keeps the focus solely on Jacob's point-of-view, maintains a consistent tone and voice, and deftly links together themes of memory and communication and truth and "fabrication" (49) and the crafting of (a) story. Jacob delivers the Emperor's letter to the Colonel in a way that brings together his skills as a sensor, his attempt to understand his (failed) relationship with Nils, and his compassion for those at the margins of an empire that may no longer have an actual emperor. The letter he constructs for the Colonel blurs the lines between facts and falsehoods, but is nonetheless true: for the Colonel, and for him. Jacob's truth is a sombre one: stories can also simply stop working for us, at which point we face the question of what is left to keep us living if our imaginations prove incapable of sustaining hopes, illusions, desires. Unlike the pieces by Landis and Shoulders, this one feels complete and resolved, like it told the correct and most interesting story. That Tem leaves the reader considering the very function of story, of fiction in particular, only lends his piece a certain self-reflexive substance that encourages reflection upon how much of our sense of identity and place in the world results from stories, even those we make up.
4. Chris Roberson, "Wonder House" (pg. 53-59)
5. Robert Reed, "The Good Hand" (pg. 60-75)
6. Carol Emshwiller, "Wilds" (pg. 76-82)
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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Angus King has received the endorsement of Alan Simpson, the former Republican senator from Wyoming who crafted the Simpson-Bowles deficit reduction plan along with Democrat Erskine Bowles.
Bowles endorsed King in September, when the former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton visited Maine to host a town hall with King focused on the national debt.
As a pair, Simpson and Bowles have endorsed only a handful of candidates this election cycle, and they've spread their support among Democrats and Republicans. The pair, for example, is supporting Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Bass of New Hampshire and Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
President Barack Obama appointed Simpson and Bowles in 2010 to lead the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, and the pair turned out a plan that included a combination of spending cuts and tax revenue increases as part of a long-term debt reduction strategy.
King has said he doesn't fully support the proposal but he's said it's a good starting point for a deficit reduction strategy. His Democratic rival, Cynthia Dill, has said she's opposed to the Simpson-Bowles plan because of its proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare and other programs. Republican Charlie Summers has said he opposes any deficit reduction plan that involves raising taxes.
The Simpson-Bowles plan was soundly rejected in the U.S. House and never came up for a vote in the Senate.
"We need people in Congress who can build bridges, encourage compromises, and actually make things happen for the sake of our nation's future – not for their own election or re-election," Simpson said in a statement. "King's commitment to common sense and responsibility makes him the right person to serve the people of Maine."
Since Congress rejected their plan, Simpson and Bowles have co-founded the Campaign to Fix the Debt in an attempt to put pressure on policymakers to bring the nation's $16.2 trillion debt under control. Former political rivals John Baldacci, the former Democratic governor and Congressman, and Rick Bennett, the former Republican state Senate president and U.S. Senate candidate, jointly launched the Maine chapter of that effort last week.
Simpson's endorsement for King follows a string of recent endorsements for the former governor.
King's campaign on Monday said Bill Richardson, the Democratic former governor of New Mexico and former ambassador to the United Nations, was supporting King. And the United Steelworkers union announced its support for King over the weekend. That union has about 4,000 members in Maine, mostly working in the pulp and paper industry.


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Details on how to apply for a personal licence.
Licence summary
- As well as the premises licence, whoever manages and operates a premises which sells alcohol must have a personal licence.
- A personal licence authorises the holder to supervise or authorise the sale of alcohol. The premises licence holder and the personal licence holder do not have to be the same person however the premises manager must be noted on the Premises Licence.
Eligibility criteria
To become a personal licence holder you must:
- Pass a course by an approved trainer.
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be resident in East Renfrewshire to apply to East Renfrewshire Licensing Board.
- Not have had a personal licence revoked in the last 5 years.
- Applications should be accompanied by 2 passport photographs and the qualifications certificate of the Applicant.
Personal licences
- A Personal licence lasts for 10 years but you must renew your training qualification every 5 years.
- If you are convicted of any relevant offences after the licence is granted you must inform the Licensing Board
- For more information contact the Licensing Section.
- There is a £50.00 fee for a personal licence application.
Application form
Application process
- Your application will be forwarded to the Chief Constable and you may be contacted by the police to verify certain details.
- If any of the eligibility criteria are not met your application will be refused.
- If you meet the criteria but the Board receives a Notice from the Chief Constable specifying any previous convictions, you will be invited to attend a Hearing to determine the application.
- If you meet the criteria and no Notice of convictions is received your application will be granted.
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More than a quarter-century ago the Idaho Transportation Department developed an emergency evacuation plan for its Headquarters campus in Boise. The plan, first drafted in response to a mandate from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has evolved through several revisions since 1971.
The Emergency Procedures Team announced the newest generation of the plan late this winter, clarifying the evacuation process and identifying assembly points a safe distance from campus buildings.
Its charge, according to Emergency Program Manager Bryan Smith, is to develop and support emergency plans for the Headquarters complex, including development of emergency procedures and an evacuation plan.
The new plan incorporates many elements of its predecessor but should be easier to understand and follow, Smith explains. It divides the campus buildings into seven areas and designates 11 outdoor assembly areas in the event of a natural or man-caused catastrophe. Each of the meeting places are identified with numbered and color-coded triangle placards affixed to fences, utility poles or buildings.
Employees need to know their assigned color and number and evacuate to the designated assembly point during a drill or actual emergency.
The Headquarters building is divided into three areas: first-floor east; second-floor east; and third floor. The other four areas are Headquarters west, Supply Building, Operations Annex and Northeast campus buildings.
If an evacuation is ordered, employees will move immediately to their designated areas and remain there until an authorized representative from Facilities Management indicates the buildings are safe for return.. A monitor has been assigned to each evacuation area and will record the names of those assembled Monitor training sessions are scheduled April 16, 17, Smith said.
He plans to announce the time and date of the first evacuation as an exercise, after monitors have been trained. The pre-announced evacuation is designed to familiarize employees with the plan. Subsequent drills will not be announced.
Evacuation routes, including color-coded assembly points, have been posted on many of the bulletin boards throughout Headquarters buildings and at many entrances/exits. All of the plans also are available on the department's Intranet site: On the left menu bar, go to Emergency Info and open the Emergency Evacuation Plan to view maps that specify which sections and offices are assigned to specific assembly areas.
Smith says an emergency plan is effective only if individuals become familiar with it and are prepared to implement it. In addition to drills, scenarios that could prompt an evacuation range from fire or gas leak, to a hazardous materials spill or human-caused event … any time there is a threat to the internal environment."
The new Headquarters evacuation plan is based on a map originally produced by Robert Taylor. Inspiration for assigning specific sections or offices by color came from Rik Hinton who created one for the Division of Motor Vehicles under the pervious plan.
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Shadow's jumping skill. He uses the power of his Air Shoes to jump.
— Info, Sonic Battle[1]
Shadow Jump (シャドウジャンプ Shadōjanpu?) is a move used primarily by Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic Battle. In the game, it serves as Shadow's Jumping Skill.
When performing Shadow Jump, the user uses the Air Shoes to send himself into the air. While ascending during the jump, the user does a backflip in midair, before falling back down. This is one of the higher jump skills in the game.
Emerl can randomly obtain this skill after participating in a fight with Shadow, either with or against him.
Skill statistics
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People from all over the country and further abroad are expected to enjoy the two-day Tbilisoba festival, which this year will showcase iconic street professions of the 19th Century. The event will also host several outdoor concerts of traditional music and dancing, flea markets and a whole raft of other cultural events. Visitors can also sample traditional wine and food. Tbilisoba traditionally celebrated the rich history of Georgia's capital and showcased a range of dance styles and music.
Itinerary: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Sighnaghi - Kvareli - Tbilisi
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Arrival: Tbilisi International Airport
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Scholarly E-Mail Lists, Once Vibrant, Fight for Relevance
Once they were hosts to lively discussions about academic style and substance, but the time of scholarly e-mail lists has passed, meaningful posts slowing to a trickle as professors migrate to blogs, wikis, Twitter, and social networks like Facebook.
"While I am still on a few listservs, it is mainly because they give me no other option for receiving information," wrote Kay Cunningham, an electronic-resources librarian at the University of Memphis. "I find them increasingly annoying —even those with digest options, and for the most part I delete them unread."
One issue is
that when you have less people contributing all it takes is one or two annoying people selling themselves, their products or their ideals the quality/noise ratio changes and it becomes more of a hassle to wade through the bumpf each day, especially if someone is doing the same thing over several lists.
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The American Princess
Play Booklet, January 2010Bezalel School Project
An experimental format for the canonical play "The American Princess" by Israeli playwright Nissim Aloni. The play tells the story of an exiled king who tries to prepare his son, the heir, to reclaim their kingdom and throne.
The typography-focused format uses bracket styles to differentiate between characters. By rearranging the classic dialogue layout it offers a new reading method, which resembles comic strips and fotonovelas.
Class project, Visual Communication Department, Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem. Completed under guidance of Noam Schechter.


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Edulis Nursery - Mid-Welsh Inspiration
Berkshire-based Edulis Nursery was set up by Landscape Architect Paul Barney in 1993. Much of the reasons and inspiration for setting up the nursery came from his time spent in Machynlleth, Powys. Paul started gardening very young and was infused with organic principles by his father. Growing vegetables started in The Walled Garden that now is home to Edulis. Following a B.Sc(Hons) in Biology & Geology at Oxford Polytechnic in the early 80s, Paul grew organic vegetables for local restaurants and private clients. In 1984, he was offered a post to research organic farming and horticulture at Aberystwyth University. There was a reluctance to accept Organic Principles within the Agriculture Dept so Paul moved to the Centre of Alternative Technology in 1985. Here, he found a number of like minded and enthusiastic practioners, that inspired Paul to develop his interest in Permaculture. He attended the first Permaculture Design course in the UK at Venton Mill, run by Andy Langford and Lea Harrison.
Permaculture principles inspired Paul in a large number of his landscape designs and forestry schemes that he undertook as Dyfi Landscapes. A number of these are maturing these days. Especially forestry planted in the 80s at Dynyn, Eglwys Fach, & Derwenlas. Also a forest garden at Abercegir, Nr. Machynlleth. The use of nitrogen-fixing nurse trees was key in creating shelter on exposed Mid-Welsh hillsides. Fast growing non-natives like Alnus incana and cordata provided the shelter necessary to establish Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) and Ash (Fraxinus excelsior).
Review: Making the impossible possible with Permaculture for people
People and Permaculture' by Looby Macnamara
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'Begin and the impossible becomes possible' is the quote from Thomas Carlyle which confronts me on the opening pages of People and Permaculture. I was reluctant to have to read it with an eye to reviewing. Read it, yes! But the thought of reviewing felt daunting. I had been warned when given the task, 'It is good to keep in mind that all sorts of famous people have already said the book is brilliant and innovatory. What matters now is if it makes sense and a difference to the rest of us (who are not famous and don't know much but would like to).
So I come to this as 'one of the rest of us': my mind already awash with Permaculture ideas, in my wild bit of Welsh hillside, struggling to interpret its 'zones', 'systems' and 'functions', and design its ethics and principles. Is this to be another overloading of knowledge weighing down my under-loaded experience? But the title begins with the word 'People'. Looby clearly had the 'rest of us' in her heart and mind. There are so many now who have been touched by the ancient and prescient wisdom of Permaculture, and struggle to interpret it into the clutter and concerns of our present lives. With her vast knowledge and her deep involvement in teaching and practice, Looby brings a personal compass to each of us. Where are we at? What edges have we touched? What issues have we wanted to fight for? Where has our personal wisdom, maturity and experience been stretched and found lacking?
Towards a sustainable world economy
A campaign for debt amnesty
This information is from the Jubilee Debt campaign. I receive information from them because I am a member of the World Development Movement.. They are talking about the world banking system and the debts incurred by the poorest people in the world. This is what they say:
"Around the world debt is causing immense suffering yet again. Europe faces a debt crisis, unemployment, homelessness and social breakdown. Some vulture funds are making a killing out of this misery.
Questions, questions
Lin Scrannage reflects on the continuing local agenda after last summer's highly successful Presteigne Food Trail
I know that what is happening to the banking system at the moment is currently focusing peoples' attention, but it looks like it is set to come crashing down like a pack of cards (for those who haven't yet got their heads around fractional reserve banking and how our world has got caught up in the greed of it all, ''Zeigeist Addendum'' explains it well - one of the Zeitgeist movies - free to download). If and when the SHTF, then what? It's all very well having set up a local money system but you can't eat money.
A Taste of History
A Medieval Marmalade
John Powell's fascinating presentation on traditional Herefordshire apples at May's Spring Greens Fair, included the following delightful recipe, based on some Elizabethan favourites which were the forerunners of modern orange marmalade.
Quince and Pippin Jelly
0.5kg grated Pippin apples
Zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon
Simmer in a large pan for 15 minutes
Grated flesh of 1kg quinces
Add and cook gently for 15 minutes
1kg unrefined sugar
Quarter teaspoon ground cinnamon
Eighth teaspoon ground mace
Add and bring to the boil, stirring
Simmer for another 15 minutes
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Rosemary Wilson, wife of Earl Wilson, the syndicated columnist, died Sunday at her home in Manhattan. She was 76 years old.
Mrs. Wilson was known to countless readers as the ''B.W.,'' shorthand for beautiful wife, as her husband referred to her in his column. The couple met in 1935, when he was a reporter on The New York Post and she was a secretary. Once married, she accompanied him on most of his assignments and was a familiar figure in New York restaurants and nightclubs.
''When Earl started writing this column 12 years ago,'' she said in an interview in Collier's magazine in 1955, ''I decided I want to be a wife he went home with, not to!''
When Mr. Wilson retired in March 1983, he said he planned to let his wife run their lives. ''One thing I'm sure of,'' he said, ''she won't want to go to nightclubs for a while.''
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Emmanuel Sanders is ready to step in as starter, in line for a big pay day
May 26, 2013 | Pittsburgh Steelers | No Comments|
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Wallace left for big money in Miami, but the void he left gives receiver Emmanuel Sanders the opportunity to make some himself.
The heir apparent to Wallace's spot as a starter and the fact Sanders is on a one year deal makes a recipe for a big year.
Sanders has the opportunity to put up good numbers and attract…
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Please Ignore Vera Dietz was actually edgy and gripping, with some laugh-out-loud funny turns of phrase and snark, and the kind of real-life complications that make a story authentic. The protagonist, Vera, is not so general that anyone can relate to her, but she's admirable as one of the few characters in the entire town who is intelligent, self-confident, and driven. If I were in her shoes, I'd be Breakdown Central even a third into the book.
Because she's such an admirable narrator, you keep flipping pages to find out what happened. And you can also side with her reasoning, which is why parts of this book broke my heart. I felt like Charlie was an authentic, earnestly real voice as well. I went to high school with boys who, as surface appearances go, were very Charlie-like. So of course, reading this book makes 16-year-old me wish I'd actually dared to befriend those boys.
In all, it was a compelling, engrossing read that felt more fiction than YA. I listened to it on audiobook, and Lynde Houck and the male 'guest narrator' both did a fantastic job. I highly recommend this one for fans of contemporary fiction, YA or not, especially ones that deal with friendships, secrets, and father/daughter relationships.
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Branchburg, NJ (PRWEB) July 24, 2011
For the third straight year, two seventh-grade students from the Storming Robots, a robotics learning center in NJ, have been invited to represent the USA in the Robocup Junior (RCJ) World Tournament. Andrew Amerman and Salil Pathare from Bridgewater Township were selected to participate in the international competition after scoring highest in the nation to win first place in their division at the New York-New Jersey Regional event back in April 2011. The 2011 event was held in the historical city of Istanbul, Turkey from July 6th to 11th.
They competed against other young students from over 35 different countries including China, Japan, and Germany. The RoboCupJunior-Rescue game involved tasks simulating rescuing victims from natural disasters.
On the first day, they ranked in the 20s among 35 highly selective teams. On the second day, despite the more complex field, they continued to polish their algorithms and ranked 14th. They had an option to not make any modifications on the third day, but they decided to design more complex algorithms to improve on the even more complicated field. Unfortunately, they left a bug in their code that pulled down their final rank to 25th.
However, they both cannot wait to move onto the Secondary division in the 2012 and feel confident that they can improve their design. Many congratulations go to their self-initiative and perseverance to continuously challenge themselves, even without any external assistance.
Elizabeth Mabrey, the mentor, was not able to attend the event due to her additional responsibilities with Storming Robots and with students at the NJ Governor School of Engineering around the same time as the event. Thus, Andrew and Salil had to work 100% on their own.
"These two impressive youngsters have been with Storming Robots since they were 4th grade," said Mabrey. "They have been trained to think independently and learned to be effective problem solvers. Their achievement at the event has reflected their high analytical skills and maturity to deal with unexpected challenges. I am extremely proud of them."
"Throughout Robocup2011, I got to truly put my skills to the Test," Andrew said. "Working with my partner, I achieved to complete a few algorithms that I never expected myself to be able to."
Some of the other competitions and exhibitions include kids-size to adults-size humanoid robots. Also, micro-robots as small as the diameter of a human hair were on display facing off in tests of speed and agility.
They spent close to fifty hours preparing for this event. Overseas, Andrew and Salil worked in the field from 9am to 4pm for three straight days. The team once met 8am in the morning, but did not leave the arena until 6pm at night. After they returned to the hotel and caught a quick dinner, they worked on their project some more.
"RCJ truly is an extraordinary event which stands apart from other robotics programs for young students," said Mabrey. "The World Tournament of RCJ takes place in conjunction with RoboCup, which is attended by hundreds of research scientists and engineers from around the world. The opportunity to interface with such researchers and watching their amazing robotics apparati in action truly sparks inspiration and interests in engineering among these young children. Automating their robot to resolve problems encountered with a lot of variables in its environment is truly no small feat."
Photos available upon request.
Storming Robots is a technology enrichment learning center dedicated to using robotics education to build students' computational thinking skill which is extremely essential in science, technology, engineering, and math application. Through hands-on technology exploration, students strengthen analytical and strategic thinking skills and gain a lifelong appreciation for learning. Located in Branchburg, NJ, Storming Robots Technology Learning Center currently offers workshops/roboclub during the school year, competitions participation, summer RoboCamps, and more. Visit Storming Robots online at http://www.stormingrobots.com.


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A return to classical (lack of) costumes ought to be the major innovation of the Olympic Games in the 21st century. It would surely do wonders to restore the flagging viewership:
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"Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art." ~Maya Angelou
It's that time of year.
"Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art." ~Maya Angelou
I'm smiling so big here. Every time I sit down with my album I think about you and Terri and how pivotal you were in my making the decision to try Project Life. On that note, I've got to get my shots ready to take to print today. Today is the day. It's so easy to wait until tomorrow, which never seems to arrive. I want you to be a motivational scrapbooking personal coach. Wait! You are! Thank you for showing us these treasures.
Love all your albums. I'm ready to go back to St. John's with you! Have a great time on vacation!!!!
I love this idea of revisiting vacation albums! I just wish you'd told me this before our trip to Alaska. I have a stack of vacation photo books that I've been doing for about 7 years and I treasure them. But revisiting them before another trip is a wonderful idea to help you focus on what you want to remember, include, and yes, even forget. What I want to forget about Alaska is having to get up at 4 or 5 or 6 each morning. Ouch! Wonderful inspiration and I will remember it before my next trip.
I love this idea! Like you, I have many albums of different sizes and types that document our vacations over the years. They are very precious to me and, as you said, the relationships and the connections are every bit as important as the beautiful scenery. At the time, you think you need to record all the beaches and buildings, etc. but when you look back at past trips, it's the people who were there with you that are the most precious memories. Remembering that BEFORE the trip is great advice! Your Malibu album makes me want to do a book for our next trip. Love how that turned out!
@afishgirl, @carriebump, @dotti, @terri - thank you so much for the kind words friends. I am in full on vacation countdown! :)
Such great ideas and totally perfect timing as we are planning a rare week getaway in August!! Love the notebook idea. You are so beautiful and so talented! Thanks for sharing!
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Chocolate and Champagne Wednesday!
I'm back in New York for the Intel Insiders Summit, so this morning I had chocolate and champagne in Central Park with Zan.
Here's to waking up with the light, breakfast in the park, and recovering from what ails you.
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Today I am toasting a 4.0 my first semester of college! And the stack of books for fall semester that weighs as much as my daughter!
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Today I'm toasting getting a lot of writing done lately- even if it means I'm not getting a lot of sleeping done lately.
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I'm toasting to Magie and Zan for being rad!
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I'm toasting friends who take good pictures of me, cinematic New York moments, and getting work done while listening to ELO.
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I'm toasting sticking to a schedule now that my kids are back in school!
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The fact that my boy is back home with me. Where he belongs.
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Is God sovereign? For the vast majority of humanity, the answer to that question – by the sheer implication of His Name – can be nothing less than a "given." Yet though God's sovereignty is almost universally accepted as an axiom, we've all nevertheless heard on more than one occasion a query like this: "If God's really sovereign, then why is the world in the 'jacked-up' condition it's in?!" (I toned down the descriptor because this is a G-rated family site.) Or like this one: "Well, if God's in charge, why did He allow this awful thing, that horrible thing or the other terrible thing to happen??"
Although those questions – and all similar forms of them – may sound reasonable and legitimate, they share one common flaw: they all wildly miss the very point upon which they're seemingly based. And that point is this: The Truth that God is indeed sovereign means He's in charge and can do whatever He chooses to do, and He's chosen… <drum roll>… to give the earth to us humans! (Genesis 1:28; Psalm 115:16). Unfortunately – and this should come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who's human – we humans are quite famous for making wildly bad choices. Particularly when we've been put in charge of stuff (Genesis 2:16-17, 3:6).
God made the earth – and by extension the entire physical universe – for Man, and then He gave it to us. And He's not one to go back on His Word: He doesn't change (Psalm 89:34; Malachi 3:6). He won't – He can't – break His own Law (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18). In His sovereignty He's chosen to bind Himself by His own commandment regarding whom He gave the earth to. God put the earth under Man's dominion and control, giving us the authority to do with it whatever we chose – and, regrettably, we did (Genesis 1:28, 3:17). So the answer to those two reasonable- and legitimate-sounding questions above becomes understood: Yes, God truly is sovereign; and by His sovereignty He delegated complete authority over the earth to us humans – and we've been pretty much screwing it up by our bad decisions and actions ever since.
But even after Adam made the ultra-bad choice to hand his God-given authority of the world over to the devil by disobeying the LORD's instruction, men could still exercise choice and go with God. Even though disobedience released Satan's curse into the earth, people could still choose to walk in faith and obedience to God and enjoy His favor in their lives (Genesis 3:17-19, 5:21-24, 6:8 and 18, 15:1-6, 26:1-14, 39:1-4; Hebrews 11). Despite 'death' and 'the curse' running rampant, 'life' and 'the blessing' were always still available to those who chose them (Deuteronomy 30:19).
And that's the issue: The curse is out there, running rampant. And if you don't know it – and more to the point, if you don't do something about it – you're going to be living in and dominated by it regardless of whether you want to or not.
What can you do about it? I'm glad you asked. The Lord Jesus told us, "The Kingdom of Heaven suffers (allows, even requires) violence, and the violent (the energetic in their faith) seize and take the Kingdom by force" (Matthew 11:12). If you're born again, the Kingdom of Heaven – God's City of Blessing, the New Jerusalem – is already your home and place of legal residence (Galatians 4:26; Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 11:10; Revelation 21, 22:1-5). Find out what you already possess there and begin speaking those words in faith: because Jesus also said, "I'm telling you the truth: Whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea!' and doesn't doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him" (Mark 11:23 paraphrased). Death and Life – the curse as well as the Blessing – are in the power of your own tongue (Proverbs 18:21). So choose Jesus' Words, and speak only them – about every situation and facet of your existence (John 5:19, 30; 6:63; 8:28). And while you're at it, you'd better get "unreasonably" serious about the whole thing, too: believe and speak those Words as if your life depends on it – because it actually does (2 Corinthians 4:13; John 10:10). According to your own faith is the way it's going to be done unto you – that fact's already been established (Matthew 8:8, 13; 9:28-30; Mark 4:24; Luke 6:38). So act like you mean it and don't back down once you've said it!
The devil's probably not going to pack up all his business and leave your house just because you ask him nicely once or twice. So you might as well get used to the notion that you're going to have to be assertive regarding the Blessing in your life (Matthew 11:12). Even though some particular issue may indeed be God's will, you have to know that nothing's going to happen for you apart from your say-so in the matter, because you're the one who has the ultimate authority to choose it for yourself (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:7-13, 9:28-29; Deuteronomy 30:19). Nothing will happen for you without your faith. So get your "believing" going in line – in agreement – with God's Word, and watch the Kingdom of Heaven start growing up around you… a rampantly spreading patch of Blessing right in the middle of the curse!
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Netflix Sent Us Musical Instruments and Now They owe Me a Nap #StreamTeam @Netflix_CA
Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, let me first state that being part of the Netflix StreamTeam is my favourite gig of all. I love the perks and the people and most of all the merch (that's a fancy industry word for merchandise that I learned recently so expect me to use it whenever I can).
Anyway, month after month our mailbox is full of surprises for the whole family. Netflix socks for Alex (he is still talking about them and looking for more. You'd think the electronics they send would be his thing, but no he's into the socks). There are always toys for the kids, and gift cards and clothing for me. We are spoiled to say the least.
So, what's my damn problem, you ask? What's there to complain about?
This month, Netflix saw fit to send musical instruments. My house just got a little louder and a whole lot more annoying. So, as much as my kids appreciate it, and they do, this mama would like to remind Netflix that they forget to send the earplugs (and the wine).
Now, since the theme of the kit this month is this impossibly cute new Netflix show called Beat Bugs ( a cartoon set to Beatles music) you must check out the Beat Bugs inspired video the girls made below. As you can see I made them do it outside!
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December 18th, 2015
There are many options for adding lighting to your custom exhibits. Each choice has its own unique features, and the one you select will depend on your display needs. However, for trade show displays, LED lighting is easily one of the most popular and versatile options. This type of lighting has quickly become a multi-billion dollar industry due to the advantages it offers over incandescent lights. For exhibitors, they offer a bright, energy efficient, cost-effective way to light up the exhibit. Following are just a few of the benefits that LED lighting provides for trade show displays.
Long Life
LED lights last about 100 times longer than incandescent light bulbs. This means that an LED light can run continuously for up to 11 years before needing to be replaced. If you use it for just 8 hours a day, you can expect your light to last about 20 years. This exceptionally long life means that light replacement only happens rarely, allowing you to enjoy dependable light for many years.
This long life is ideal for a trade show exhibit because it means that you almost never need to replace your LED bulbs. As a result, you do not have to worry about your lighting failing partway through the show. In addition, even if an LED light begins to wear down, it gradually becomes dimmer, instead of just turning off altogether. The result is an extremely long-lasting and reliable type of light for your trade show display.
Energy Efficiency
In addition to their long life, LEDs are extremely energy efficient. This means that they waste less energy than do more traditional forms of lighting. For instance, incandescent bulbs only use about 20 percent of the energy they produce to create light. The other 80 percent is lost (usually in the form of heat). In contrast, LED lights use 80 percent of the energy they produce, and lose only 20 percent of their energy to heat.
This more productive use of energy means that LED lights will cost you less money in the long run, be better for the environment, and produce a cooler light than do incandescent bulbs. All of these features make LED lights a smart choice for many trade show displays, as exhibitors try to cut down on expenses related to their exhibit and avoid hot lights that can burn visitors.
Cost Effectiveness
As mentioned above, LED lights tend to lower your electrical bill thanks to their more efficient use of energy. Because they use more of the energy they produce to make light, they need to draw less electricity overall to meet your lighting needs. In addition, LED lights are cost effective because they rarely need to be replaced. Because they save you money in two ways, LED lights tend to be much easier on the budget than are incandescent lights.
The budget-friendly nature of LED lights is one of the reasons that they have become so popular among trade show exhibitors. They allow you to achieve the type of lighting you need for a compelling display while keeping your display costs to a minimum. Such economical results are ideal for companies seeking to create a successful display on a tight budget.
Environmental Friendliness
In addition to their long life, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness, LED lights are good for the environment. For instance, they contain none of the mercury that is sometimes present in other types of lighting. Each LED bulb, because it lasts so long, also replaces up to 25 incandescent bulbs. This means that it saves on the materials it takes to produce these bulbs. Finally, each LED light is recyclable, meaning that its materials can be reused once it is worn out. As a result, choosing LED lights can be a way for your business to cut down on its carbon footprint while achieving the type of eye-catching display you need.
Low Heat Output
LED lights are also a good choice for trade show displays because they produce less heat than do many other types of lighting. As mentioned above, their energy efficiency allows them to produce only 20 percent of their energy as heat. Compared to the 80 percent of energy that incandescent bulbs convert into heat, this is a very low number, and results in a very cool light.
When it comes to your trade show display, cooler lights are preferable, especially for lighting close to your booth visitors. You want to avoid the chance that visitors will bump your lighting and get burned. By using LEDs, you can create a safer and more pleasant lighting experience for your booth visitors, without compromising the quality of your display.
Finally, LED lights are a good choice for trade show exhibits because they are versatile. For instance, this type of lighting comes in a wide range of colors so you can choose the ones that best suit your display. In addition, they can easily be arranged in different patterns to achieve the look you want. Finally, they can be used in rail lighting, as back lighting, and in many other areas of your display. The result is that you can use LED lights to create the type of breathtaking display that will set your trade show exhibit apart.
LED lighting is only one choice from among many for creating a compelling display. Your exhibit company should be able to provide you with your options and guide you regarding the best methods for your particular needs. However, the LED's long life, energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, environmental friendliness, low heat output, and versatility make it a sound choice for at least some of your trade show display needs.


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WRITING PHILOSOPHY: I subscribe to the "10,000-hour rule" mentioned in Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, which posits that the foundation of success is 10,000 hours (~5-10 years) of hard work, honing, and perseverance.
MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES: Newman's Own (for philanthropy), TOMS (for social entrepreneurship), and Netflix (for innovation).
BIGGEST ASPIRATION: Fulfilling God's plan for my life.
VALUES: Joy, adventure, and purpose.
BEST DECISION: Pursuing higher education. I'm an alumna of NYU and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof starring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor.
GREATEST INSPIRATION: Jesus Christ.
FAVORITE BOOK: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
FAVORITE QUOTE: Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them (attributed to Henry David Thoreau).
MEASURES OF SUCCESS: Helping people achieve their potential, contributing to meaningful projects that are personally exciting, maintaining work/life balance, and developing purposeful partnerships.
MISSED OPPORTUNITY: Not pursuing my interest in writing ten years ago.
FAVORITE CAUSES: Arts & education, financial literacy, and affordable housing.
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When I went back to working out of the home, I knew things would change. I knew it would be difficult...and rewarding. I knew that there would be benefits...and also drawbacks.
And I was right.
But what surprises me is the fine line that I walk everyday between the freedom that I feel at work and the guilt that I feel.
At work, I can get things done without someone CONSTANTLY needing or wanting my attention. I can eat lunch, and talk to adults, and make phone calls. Yes, I am also working with kids most of the day. But these kids can feed themselves. They go to the bathroom independently. They don't whine or argue with me (they are saving it up all day for their parents when they get home).
I actually like my job. I like what I am doing. I like the school. I like the kids. I don't mind the paperwork or the meetings.
It gives me a sense of freedom that I think I was missing over the past few years.
But it also gives me a sense of guilt at times.
Those times when I am struggling to get the kids up in the morning and running around the house like a raving maniac because I am going to be late . And I feel like all I am doing is barking out orders...put your shoes on...finish breakfast...make sure you have all of your stuff ready to go...brush your teeth....no, you can't have a cookie for breakfast...fine, just eat the damn cookie THEN brush your teeth.
Those times when my youngest doesn't want to go to preschool and runs from me screaming "ME DON'T WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL!". Or even worse...she screams "ME WANT TO STAY HOME WITH YOU!". Then I want to cry. I want to say Sure baby, you can stay home with me. But the problem is, she can't. She can't stay home because I can't stay home. I have to leave her to go spend time with other peoples' children.
You see, that's what many of us teachers do. We leave our children at daycare or preschool or school, and we go focus our attention on the children of others. That's the nature of the job.
And again, I like my job. But...ugh, the guilt. The guilt can be a killer.
So it's a fine line...and I am trying to walk the line everyday without falling on my face.
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Walking the fine line between freedom and guilt.
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Karjakin vs Nepomniachtchi Rapid Chess match
In December Ian Nepomniachtchi caught the leading Sergey Karjakin in the last round of the Russian Superfinal and then won the playoff in an Armageddon blitz game. Now Karjakin had a chance to avenge the defeat – and avenge it he did.
In the Russian Men's Superfinal in December 20-year-old Sergey Karjakin, in the lead, was caught in the final round by Ian Nepomniachtchi, six months his junior. A tiebreak was required and when the two rapid games ended in draws. The ensuing Armageddon blitz was won by Nepomniachtchi. Now Karjakin, who turns 21 tomorrow, got a chance to avenge the defeat, in a rapid chess match staged by the Russian State Social University (RSCU).
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Joe Baxter worked in medical research for the majority of his life. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling abroad, working in his wood shop and freelance writing about medical news. He has written the following guest post:
One of the hardest things that a person can do in medical school is maintain a relationship—but it can be one of the most rewarding things as well. Anybody who tells you that it cannot be done, or that it is a bad idea, they are wrong. A med student is not a robot designed only to study and do well on tests; a med student is a human being, just like the rest of us, and as human beings, we need love and physical connections to other people. So here are 5 ways to maintain a healthy relationship while in med school.
#1 Communication is the key to everything in a relationship
Without communication, med school or no med school, a relationship absolutely will fail. I know that you've probably heard this a million times before, from a million people, but it is the absolute truth—if you were to only follow this tip, you greatly increase your chances of success in a relationship. Communication allows partners to identify needs and weak spots in your relationship, and even to talk your way to a solution. This point is especially pertinent to those that are looking to maintain a long distance relationship while in medical school. Skype will become one of your computer's most used programs if one partner decides to make the commitment to go to med school.
#2 Making plans and sticking to them is extremely important in any relationship
You are going to be busy with classes, lab-work, and eventually residencies, so setting some time aside to spend with your partner might be difficult, but it is definitely do-able. In the case of a long-distance relationship, it is essential. As mentioned above, Skype is an extremely useful tool in a long-distance relationship, and setting aside one hour a night for a Skype date can do wonders. If you aren't in a long distance relationship, prioritize that you spend a certain amount of time with your partner per week, even if it's just being around them while they study.
#3 Don't be afraid to live your own lives
Chances are that you won't be spending every bit of free time with your partner because there are other relationships in your life as well as in theirs. Guys generally need guy-time, while girls need girl-time—and everybody needs a little "me" time now and then, regardless of gender. This is completely normal. Give your partner space when they need it and take yours when you do too. If you're long-distance, be understanding if your partner reschedules or decides to skip out on an occasional Skype date (with due forewarning of course).
#4 Never ever underestimate the power of little things
Cards, candy, flowers, these are all horribly generic ways of saying "I love you," but they are horribly generic for a reason: they work. Of course, you don't need to spend money to tell your partner that you care. Tap into the things that make your relationship work, such as inside jokes between the two of you, a letter telling them how important they are to you, and maybe a meaningful gift every now and then. Even a text at the beginning of the day telling them that you are thinking about them can go a long way.
#5 Know what it's worth
Sometimes, the best thing for both partners is to end the relationship. It ends up being healthier, and both partners will become happier for it because they are able to pursue their aspirations. This is definitely not always the case, not even the majority of the time. My opinion is that if you are willing to work through it, you can make your relationship work—the trick is figuring out whether it's worth it or not. Your time at med school may very well expose some very ugly facets of your relationship with your partner, and it may test your patience with them as well, but I can almost guarantee it will let you know whether or not you want to continue to be with them.
As a final word I want to say that if you and your partner are meant to be, you will be. This isn't to say that relationships don't require work, it's meant to say that your relationship shouldn't affect your decision to go to or stay in med school. Study up and always remember that relationships are like the human body: they are complex, mysterious at times, and will almost always require a check-up. Don't neglect giving your relationship the care it needs.


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When the referendum was announced, I felt quite strongly that Scottish independence was a silly idea. I'm hardly a fan of the current UK Government, but I believed in the Union as something that, on balance, Scotland benefited from, and contributed positively to. Yes campaigners may be quick to point out that statistic about how many Westminster election results bore no relation to Scottish voting data, but I'm fairly sure that I could find more than one Scottish-sized sample of voters in the UK who were "irrelevant" in the final tally. Anyway, with such a poor voter turnout, how can any of us complain that British politics has stopped being representative? And how would an independent Scotland do any better? Would rural communities be in thrall to the Central Belt, as the UK seems to be to the South of England?
So I was moderately certain of my answer: I didn't want to see a positive relationship binned because of some recent, admittedly moronic decision-making. As the Scottish Government announced their policies in dribs and drabs, I scoffed along with the Better Together campaign.
Then the Yes campaign's White Paper, Scotland's Future, was released. At over 600 pages, it's a fairly large time sink to go from cover to cover, but given my major complaint against voting Yes was a lack of facts or answers to policy questions, I felt that I should listen to what they had to say.
Most of the facts in the document refer to the present, and rightly so – facts pertaining to the future violate the laws of physics. It is easy to criticise it as
a) an SNP manifesto (because parts of it are), and
b) as a "wishlist" for Scotland's future political framework, predicated on negotiations with bodies like the UK government and the EU, apparently because people seem to have forgotten "wishlist" is another word for manifesto.
All political decisions are based on uncertainty – it seems to me the Better Together voices are hooting about uncertainty after independence, without dealing with the uncertainties about where the UK is going. I believe that Scotland and the UK as a whole should remain in the EU, but that is potentially subject to an in-out referendum in the future. Any ballot is embedded in uncertainty, regardless of which way you vote (and even if you don't vote at all).
The thing that bugs me most about the whole debate so far is its depressingly predictable trajectory of positive and negative campaigning. The whole situation is admittedly biased from the start ("Yes" being a positive word and "No" being a negative word), but it seems to me like Better Together have accepted their fate, and much of their campaign appears to be deconstructing the Yes campaign's White Paper. While the Yes campaign have dedicated pages and pages of positive copy to Scotland's Future (with a healthy side of negative jabs at Westminster), all I could find from the Better Together side was a few paragraphs on a website.
The White Paper is a vision for the future of Scotland. You might not like aspects of it (I found parts I wasn't sure of), some parts may simply not stand up to the evidence, but you may like some parts of it. One thing I particularly welcomed was the discussion of a written constitution for an independent Scotland. It's all well and good to point out where the numbers don't add up, but the Yes campaign can point to this paper (plus its supporting documents on fiscal and defence policy) and say to the No campaign: "where's yours?"
At that point, it doesn't matter if the White Paper is made of congealed pixie dust – its mere existence shows the electorate that one side is more engaged than the other. Better Together need to produce a vision for the future of Scotland inside the UK. Given their cross-party membership, they probably need to produce several.
At the beginning of the debate, the electorate were hungry for facts and policies, so that they could make an informed choice. The Yes campaign have made their case well, couched in the language of hope (and hope used well is a powerful political tool). There is a growing feeling of malaise and distrust towards politicians, and a sense that any figures can be massaged to look better or worse. Exchanges like this, between Yes Prime Minister's PM Jim Hacker and Cabinet Secretary Humphrey Appleby, are practically aphorisms:
Hacker: The statistics are irrefutable…
Humphrey: Statistics? You can prove anything with statistics.
Hacker: Even the truth.
Humphrey: Yes… No!
Thirty years later, TV's most famous Scottish political animal is the foul-mouthed Malcolm Tucker, which does not really help matters. My laboured point is that the electorate don't care about the details, mostly because they don't trust them. They care about the message that the Yes campaign is sending – that an independent Scotland would move away from unpopular policies, stash its vast oil money in an Energy Fund and become an affluent Nordic clone, with mountains of free childcare, bus passes, university degrees and puppies.
The No campaign needs a message of its own. Do you want a written constitution? Let's discuss it at UK level, I suspect there are a lot of people who might like the idea. Tuition fees? Let's find a better solution. Rural broadband and 4G distribution are not problems unique to Scotland. Improvements to the distribution of Common Agricultural Policy rebates? Of course that's a good idea.
In short? Better Together, stop scoring own goals, and give me some powerful reasons to convince me that the UK is the place to be long-term, not simply reject something that doesn't yet exist.


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There's more comedy entertainment at Nottingham Glee Club this weekend.
The performers this weekend, on both Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, are Steve Shanyaski, Javier Jarquin and Matt Green.
The venue is based at the British Waterways Building, The Waterfront, off Canal Street, Nottingham.
For bookings and enquiries, you can call 0871 472 0400.
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Justin Theroux Returns to Social Media After Jennifer Aniston Split
Justin Theroux has returned to Instagram after news broke that he and Jennifer Aniston decided to separate.
The 46-year-old actor posted an update about a visit to a no kill animal shelter in Austin, Texas, Austin Pets Alive.
"Texas!!! ⭐ Another very inspiring visit with the incredible people and pups @austinpetsalive. I cannot understand how they do what they do, day after day, so consistently and lovingly to save so many dogs and cats. I HIGHLY recommend going in and getting your nose bit by a toothless baby pitbull. Thes two aren't yet ready to go, but when they are go get em…🐶🐾 Oh! And hey Houston! You have a Pets Alive no kill shelter there too! @houstonpetsalive Thank you APA!," Justin wrote, along with a series of photos of him with some of the animals.
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It is very important to make sure that you are doing everything you can to prepare for the child custody case that you are about to go through. Before you settle on the idea of this being a type of case that you should have no trouble tackling on your own, you will want to review the following information. You Might Be Able To Settle During Mediation The child custody case can be a long one depending on the situation and how well the two parents are able to come to a mutual understanding.
23 April 2019
Being arrested for a criminal matter requires your utmost attention. Depending on the charges, a conviction could mean paying a huge price in terms of both money and incarceration. The sooner you contact a criminal defense attorney, the better. When it comes to who to hire, read the below information and learn about some important considerations. Your Personal Rapport This factor is difficult to explain but important. If you are unable to be comfortable with your criminal attorney, your chances of a successful outcome is reduced.
24 January 2019
Serving your spouse with divorce papers is a part of the divorce process, although you'll need to have someone take care of this job for you. While your divorce attorney can assign this task to a process server, you also have the ability to choose someone you know to handle the job. It's important to make a wise choice, but it's equally important to talk to the person at length about how you want the serving process to take place.
11 December 2018
Getting pulled over for a DUI accident can be a scary scenario. Such a charge could drastically change your life, and to ensure it doesn't, you'll need help from a DUI accident lawyer. To ensure your case goes smoothly though, you'll need to hire one of these attorneys using these tips. Gather Personal Recommendations If this is your first time defending a DUI charge, you're probably not sure what attorney to hire.
10 October 2018
Even in the best circumstances, child custody law disputes can be emotionally draining. If your child's other parent is unable to care for your child, you may find yourself embroiled in a custody dispute with your child's grandparent. Or your own parents may want custody if they don't agree with your child-rearing practices. Read on to learn important information regarding a custody dispute with a grandparent. 1. The Court Gives Preference to Parents Over Grandparents
21 September 2018
While it isn't common, some people do enjoy smoking tobacco or other legal substances out of pipes that others may use for marijuana. Unfortunately, this action may cause you to get arrested even if you've never smoked pot a day in your life. It is critical to know how to defend yourself in this kind of situation. Paraphernalia Can Be Hard To Distinguish Drug paraphernalia laws typically dictate that a multitude of pipes fall under this heading.
24 July 2018
Immigration to the US has long been popular with people across the world. In fact, there are over 40 million immigrants in the US making up 13.5 percent of the total US population. If you are considering making the move the US, it can be a long process. The process of immigration is complex and there is a lot of paperwork to fill out. One small mistake can mean a lot of potential issues in the future.
4 June 2018
If your medical condition has made it impossible to work at your job, you might be able to get Social Security benefits. This monthly financial payment could help make ends meet, though the process for being approved is long and difficult. You should know being approved is not a "one and done" sort of thing. You might need to show the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you still need help after a year or so of being on benefits has passed.
12 April 2018
Disturbing new information indicates that sexting—the sharing of sexually explicit photos, videos, and texts—is a common practice among today's teenagers. Unfortunately, many may not realize exactly how dangerous the "sexts" are to their future. If caught, some teens face criminal charges for what many think of as a mostly private act. If you're the parent of a teenager in today's high-tech world, this is what you need to know about sexting.
22 March 2018
It's a common misconception that only real estate agents are available to the home buyer looking for help with the process. However, a real estate lawyer can also handle the same brokerage tasks as an agent while offering you so much more as a buyer. Regardless of the kind of home or condo you're buying, hiring a real estate agent offers these benefits to you as the buyer in the transaction.
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Connections are Important in Life
Whether it's family, friends, co-workers or kindred spirits. And without them, we'd be pretty lost.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to form new connections quickly and easily. So we help large organisations bring their people together – all from a single platform.
Creating happier, more engaged communities, because life feels better when we experience it together.
-Excuses to Meet
How It Works
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You & Us
We'll discuss your goals for community engagement and determine whether Excuses to Meet is right for you.
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Within 3 weeks your white-label platform will be available on the App Store & Play Store.
The launch
We'll help you plan your soft launch and your hard launch taking into account a variety of factors.
Your members
Members log-in and select their favourite "excuses to meet" from a list of popular interests.
They break the ice on a 1-on-1 basis and meet at their best convenience. Voila, simple and relevant introductions!
Excuses to Meet helps large organisations foster a happy, engaged environment - because great things happen when more members within your community meet.
Excuses to Meet is an established and successful platform for social introductions; it helps your organisation promote social discovery and boost new friendships "under one roof". Our aim is to be the very best in helping any two people within your organisation make an easy introduction and connect.
Helping with the early student journey..
# of Students (UK)
In 2016/17, there were 2.3 million students at UK higher education institutions.
Despite this, almost half of UK students (46%) admit to loneliness during their time at university.
At the moment..
..some universities use in-house platforms to help their students connect to each other. However, these aren't always the most popular, straightforward or user-friendly.
Why Us?
Excuses to Meet is an established and successful platform for social introductions. It helps students to break the ice and make new connections, even before they arrive on campus.
Happiness & Retention
Supporting and empowering "new friendships" early on in the student experience will help every student confront their academic challenges under less stress and also help with student retention.


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It's National School Breakfast Week! How are you celebrating this week and/or promoting healthy breakfasts in your schools? Tell us how and send us a photo for a chance to win a Breakfast Vinyl Banner w/ Stand and Dry Erase Menu Board Combo! ($179.95 value)
Send your photo(s) and a brief description of your celebration to firstname.lastname@example.com or post them directly to the Learning ZoneXpress Facebook page.
We will announce the winner on the LZX Facebook page and by email next Friday, March 13th. We will also share your submissions over the next couple weeks, so be sure to check the page often for updates on how your peers are celebrating.
Still looking for ideas? Don't forget about our free downloadable breakfast activity!


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Why You Should Always Keep Baby Powder at Home. Here's 11 Surprising Uses
The name itself 'baby powder' tells us that it is a powder that is used for babies and that is what we know about this product. What you probably do not know is that this product is not only for babies, it can be used for different other reasons.
Before we tell you the reasons, let's explain what is actually baby powder. It is a talcum powder that is initially used to prevent diaper rash and as a deodorant. The name surely says that it can only be used on babies. Nevertheless, if you do not have a baby it does not mean that you should not keep it at home. You can use if for many other things.
The 11 Uses of Baby Powder
1. Ant Repellent
If you have problems with ants in your home just sprinkle some baby powder around the doors and windows and create a barrier. The ants will not dare to cross this barrier.
2. Jewelry De-Tangler
We all know how frustrating it can get when you have tangled jewelry and you cannot untangle it. Well, baby powder can help. Just sprinkle some of it on the knot to make it easier to loosen and untangle.
3. Dry Shampoo
If you are in a hurry, you can use this product as shampoo. Just mix ¼ cup of baby powder and ¼ of baking soda and you can clean your greasy hair. Massage the dry shampoo you have created into your hair and let it soak for a few minutes. When it does, bush it thoroughly and just go on with your day.
4. Deodorant
You can also use baby powder as deodorant due to the fact that it absorbs sweat and it prevents stink. It is also very beneficial for eliminating odor from shoes. Just fill the sneakers with it and let them like that overnight. Dump it in the morning and wear them as fresh as new.
5. Pre-Waxing Treatment
If you want to prevent pain when you wax, just sprinkle the area with baby powder. This will create a protective layer which can minimize pain and irritation.
6. Grease Stain Remover
If you want to remove greasy stains just sprinkle baby powder on the spot and then dab it with a cotton ball. Just continue dabbing until the stain disappears.
7. Flower Protectant
This is a very useful hack for gardeners. They should just sprinkle baby powder onto the bulbs and roots of flowers before they plant them. This will prevent all the flowers from rotting. Additionally, this works as an effective all-natural pesticide.
8. Rubber Glove Lubricant
Just sprinkle some baby powder on your hands before you put on rubber gloves to make the whole process easier.
9. Playing Cards Freshener
Playing cards can sometimes be very dingy. If you want them to be smooth again, just put them in a plastic bag with baby powder. Shake them and get them out. They will be as brand as new.
10. Summer Sheets Coolant
If you want to keep your sheets cool through the night, just sprinkle them with baby powder. This will also help absorb sweat and you will not wake up drenched.
11. Sand Remover
Last, but not least, if you want to prevent the beach from coming home with you, just sprinkle some baby powder. Thus, the next time when you brush off, the sand will fall together with it.
There you have them. The easiest and most amazing hacks with baby powder. Therefore, if you do not have a baby, our advice would be to still purchase some baby powder, and keep it at home. You might not know when you will need it, and as you can see, it is very much useful!http://dailyhealthguardian.com/baby-powder-11-surprising-uses/https://i1.wp.com/dailyhealthguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Why-You-Should-Always-Keep-Baby-Powder-at-Home.-Here's-11-Surprising-Uses.jpg?fit=1024%2C538https://i1.wp.com/dailyhealthguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Why-You-Should-Always-Keep-Baby-Powder-at-Home.-Here's-11-Surprising-Uses.jpg?resize=150%2C150HealthBaby Power,Beauty Care,Hacks,Health Care


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Roschier represented TDC A/S in the SEK 2.9 billion sale of TDC Sverige AB to Tele2 Sverige AB. (6/2016)
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Advising a leading distributor of goods on several complex public procurement matters in Sweden and Finland, as well as other European countries, including in relation to confidentiality, appeals, contracts, tender reviews, bidding strategy and damages claims.
Advising an international engineering and construction company on a large-scale waste handling facility project and a related appeal in the Market Court in Finland.


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For the first time in over 5 years a major release will be made to jEdit! Alan Ezust has now committed a change that makes the next release version 4.3.0. With a new visual look, better platform support, many more features and much improved performance I can safely say that it's a great release and much welcomed!
When I discovered jEdit back in 2002/2003 I was happy to see that there was finally an editor that met all my weird needs and supported all the platforms I was using. I felt that my search for an editor was over…
4 years later I joined the team. I switched to Mac when I started my company, a digital agency, and since then I've been trying to contribute as much as I can. First I refreshed the visual look of jEdit. Then I made random contributions and lastly I joined the core developers and developed the new Mac OS X plugin that supports the new 64bit JVM Apple has in store for Java 1.6.
I've been very close to giving up as a contributor on jEdit due to the lack of stable releases. It seemed that there was no filter or release plan to keep the project moving forward in an organised manner. This has been a concern for many users and been a long discussion on the mailing list. Today I talked to Alan about this and he made the final decision. One small commit for him, but a milestone for jEdit.


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Nunavik gets new management system for beluga harvest
No seasonal closures under new system, but quotas still to be determined
The federal department of Fisheries and Oceans has approved a new management system for the beluga whale harvest in Nunavik.
Under the new system, developed by the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board, there will be no seasonal closures.
The beluga hunting season has typically been open from late April to November.
Now, the areas along the Eastern Hudson Bay, the Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay are open to hunting beluga until Jan. 31, 2017, when the system will no longer be valid, or until the quota is reached.
But the overall quota for belugas has not yet been determined.
That's because the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board will host a workshop in Inukjuak next week to present the new management system to Nunavimmi Umajulirijiit Katujjiqatigiinningit, a meeting of hunters and trappers organizations from across the region.
During the workshop, the groups will come up with a detailed community hunt plan, said Mark O'Connor, the NMRWB's director of wildlife management.
The focus of the new plan is on the Eastern Hudson Bay beluga stock, he said, but the exact quota will depend on where and when communities plan to harvest.
The NMRWB provided its recommendations on 2014 beluga harvest quotas to DFO earlier this year, based on previous community consultations with Nunavik hunters who said they wanted to see changes to the system to better suit community needs.
Officials with the NMRWB have said they want to avoid incidents like the one in Quaqtaq in 2012 where hunters were caught by authorities for hunting beluga outside the scheduled season.
In November 2012, hunters from three Ungava Bay communities harvested seven belugas near the community of Quaqtaq, while a herd of about 200 animals swam by.
But the hunters went home empty-handed after the DFO — which had tracked the hunters by helicopter — seized the belugas, noting the quota for the season had already been met.
Without a set quota at the beginning of the 2014 spring beluga harvest season, the NMRWB got a variation order for an interim opening to the season to allow Inuit to hunt.
Between April and September, Nunavimmiut harvested 240 belugas from the region's waters.
The DFO gave notice of the new system Aug. 31, although many of its details still need to be worked out.
As it has before, the system will allow harvesting in the Hudson Strait, eastern Hudson Bay, Ungava Bay, and farther south in the Long Island and Ottawa Islands areas.
The following areas remain closed to beluga harvesting at all times: Nottingham Island and Salisbury Island, Mucalic Estuary and Little Whale River Estuary.
The Marine Mammals Regulations also prohibit the harvesting of beluga calves and females with calves.
Monitoring of the system will continue to be done by the Kativik Regional Government's Umajuit wardens.
Beluga whales in both the Ungava Bay and Eastern Hudson Bay regions have been designated as "endangered" since 2004 by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWC).


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WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – John J. Flanagan, the new state Senate majority leader, will have his first dialogue with the Westchester business community as part of The Business Council of Westchester's next Political Leadership Speakers Series.
The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains. Admission is $30 for members and $40 for future members.
In this exclusive appearance with the Business Council, Flanagan will discuss his leadership role in last year's state budget. He will also outline his conference's plans on key economic development issues facing Westchester and the rest of the state that the Legislature will be working on during the 2016 session.
"I've known John Flanagan for nearly 25 years and served with him for 12 years in the New York State Assembly, so I know that he understands the importance of getting out of Albany's bubble and meeting with constituents and business leaders firsthand to better understand the challenges they face to come up with long-term solutions to help New York," said John Ravitz, executive vice president and chief operations officer of the Business Council of Westchester. "We're incredibly pleased to continue our efforts in bringing our members such high-caliber speakers and decision-makers from the state."
Flanagan's appearance follows other key leaders who this year have met with the Business Council and its members, including Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and William J. Mulrow, secretary to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Flanagan represents the 2nd Senate District, which includes the town of Smithtown and portions of the towns of Brookhaven and Huntington, all on Long Island. He was first elected to the Senate in 2002 and was recently elected by his colleagues to serve as temporary president and majority leader.
Before becoming majority leader, Flanagan served as chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. His achievements have included enacting a property tax cap, cutting personal income taxes and repealing the MTA payroll tax for 80 percent of businesses.
For more information about the Business Council's Political Leadership Speakers Series, visit
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