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Coach load Daniel O'Donnell fans "just a wake-up call they need, when they had a brick thrown them back to Petersfield.
Irish fans singing maudlin – a sort of poor Gaelic Cliff Richard – was returning from a trip to Brighton bus ride out to pasture when he hit a brick with the header at the Causeway.
The head of Graze Travel, Travel Graham said: "A group of middle-aged thugs stood beside the road, shouting things like" It's just a Val Doonican for the 21st Century "and" His music is very derivative! A self-claimed brick was a physical representation of the orientation of teaching religious connotations O'Donnell.
"It 'was shocking. I am now afraid to buy even a BBC classical Music magazine, for fear of reprisals."
"People are no longer willing to accept that such a bland excuse for entertainment should not go unchallenged This is only a trail they needed ..
In the old days when people bother to read newspapers and magazines, if you do not like the band, who write an appeal letter and ill-informed journalist that would help to fill the letters page '.
"But the emergence of media companies Scrooge-like cut their publications to the bone, more blogging and social media has opened the music critic for the world – and that kind of direct action is a natural result.
"Real music fans have had to watch the talent less shit disguised as prime-time entertainment has been inundated with television and through tabloids and Britain X Factor's Got Talent – oh the irony – and decided to take tough measures."
It seems to fly by people with taste are not limited to Peters field. Ironically, Chris de Burgh has been thrown overboard from a cross-Channel ferry, somewhere between Portsmouth and Le Havre and the offender has been heard to shout "No need to worry about who will pay now!"
Phil Collins was recently forced to retire after the Molotov cocktail was thrown for him when someone yelled "Watch out for Phil, is becoming the Air Tonight!" – And when it crashed and burned from head Baldy, the audience a smile "Just another day in paradise.
However, sometimes this kind of criticism becomes vigilant against evil. Last week, the renowned art critic Brian Sewell threw a paint bucket on Tracey Emin Volkswagen Beetle to protest against his latest book. However, the addition of colour, and then forced to make a challenging job … and praised the beetle quickly splashed as the favorite for this year's Turner Prize.
When I was in classical music London concerts the same kind of incident I was faced there. But I thank full to god that he saved me.
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Scratch the result, it now seems that the very thing I said would happen (and I was castigated for my view in the comment section) here, has happened. The new "moving under braking" rule has be retroactively applied to the race results after a team lodged a complaint and the results of a race have been erased.
Sebastian Vettel, who was on the FIA's S-list for cursing out race director Charlie Whiting over his radio to his team, has lost his 3rd place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix after Red Bull complained that he had moved under braking while defending against Daniel Ricciardo. Never mind that Ricciardo's teammate had ignored the team's suggestion to cede the position to Vettel as Max Verstappen shortcut turn 1 and then proceeded to hold Vettel up dropping him into the claws of a hungry, charging Ricciardo.
The FIA said:
"Notwithstanding the F1 Commission directive to "let the drivers race" we note the concern that has been expressed about manoeuvres involving a change of direction under braking as expressed at the drivers briefing at the US Grand Prix and in the race director's notes from the US Grand Prix and this event,"
"The telemetry and video evidence shows that the driver of car 5 did change direction under braking.
"Article 27.5 and the race director's notes have essentially three criteria that determine a breach: driving in a manner potentially dangerous, an abnormal change of direction and another driver having to take evasive action.
"The video footage, including the close circuit footage, the broadcast vision, both drivers' on board cameras plus the telemetry show that there was an abnormal change of direction by car 5 and this was considered to be potentially dangerous in view of the proximity of the wheels of each car.
"The video evidence clearly shows that car 3 had to take evasive action as a result.
"Accordingly as all three criteria have been met, the driver of car 5 is guilty of a breach of article 27.5."
So therefore we have races changed after the event due to lodged complaints that required review of telemetry to determine if a driver moved, not just obvious visual evidence but a forensic review of Ferrari's data. This is a slippery slope that f1 has gotten itself in to and one in which I find no comfort in.
I get the safety aspect of it but this is nonsense as the consistency and potential abuse of this rule will continue to get worse. I understand the FIA were upset with Vettel's comments and foul language but this is an odd situation.
I also understand that Vettel has complained about this very issue with Max Verstappen so moving under braking is something that you would expect him not to do. I also agree with Sky Sports F1's assessment that he squeezed Ricciardo and that's just part of racing but now we are going to micromanage every inch of the driving on track. We are going to turn F1 into an engineering series that manages races from back of a garage and not on track.
This is an unfortunate situation for fans who are tired of having race results and podium ceremonies erased hours after a race. As I argued, the consistency will be a source of outrage as long as this rule lives and the abuse and lack of context from the fan's perspective will make this a very difficult situation.
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Cahoot offered a wide range of services such as savings accounts, credit cards, personal loans and mortgages until 2010 when Cahoot announced their services would be withdrew to new customers and only existing customers could continue to use the service.
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Last night, the Lakewood Board of Education approved 3 vendors – Tree of Knowledge, Learn it, and Catapult – for the district's Title-1 program.
"This is a momentous time for the Lakewood nonpublic school children," said an askan. "Schools will now have the ability to choose a vendor based on what would be best for their children."
Also approved last night was the multi vendors for IDEA services. Education Excellence, LLC – affiliated with Tiny Tots -will now administer the STARS program and Catapult will continue to administer the self-contained classes. Also, Nursing was split between Catapult and Bayada nurses.
Upon the recommendations of the board professionals, the board also voted to reissue the 192 program RFP so that there will be an ability to have multi vendors for this program.
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I wrote recently about hitting my Jericho wall. I wrote about the fear. I wrote about choosing love. I wrote about being still to watch God fight my battles. Now I am here to testify God is faithful.
I few nights ago I sat in church, crying out to God. "God I don't know how much longer I can go on like this. I feel like I am hanging on by a thread." And I felt like God reminded me that yes, I am down to one thread but that one thread was Himself. He has got me. I don't have to be afraid.
Later I confessed "God, I feel so overwhelmed by this storm. I feel like I'm in the middle of a hurricane." And God immediately gave me a picture of a lighthouse. The waves crashed and that storm raged but the lighthouse stood strong against the waves. I remembered Proverbs 18:10 that says "The name of The Lord is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it and are safe." I have been praying this month, declaring that God is the rock beneath me. This picture was like a confirmation of everything I have been praying.
A few hours later I am sitting in the dark crying out to God again. "Daddy-God, I just need a glimmer of hope." and in this moment I see it, not just a glimmer but a flood-light of hope in my darkest places.
My Jericho walls have fallen.
God has been faithful to me.
He has fought my battles.
He has saved the day.
Now, I have to keep moving forward. I have to keep fighting (mostly within myself) to not slip back into old habits, to keep this ground God has given me.
He has fought my battles.
He has saved the day.
Now, I have to keep moving forward. I have to keep fighting (mostly within myself) to not slip back into old habits, to keep this ground God has given me.
I have said this before and I will say it again now. Love wins. When you have the right to be angry but you choose love. Love wins. When a big piece of you wants to retreat with your hurt but you stay and choose love. Love wins. When you choose not to lay down but to stand there and choose love. Love wins. It's not about what he said or what she did or how hurt you feel or how you are being misunderstood and misrepresented it is about choosing love. Letting go of fear and choosing love. Placing your hope in God alone and choosing love.
I know our circumstances are all different but our God is the same yesterday today and forever. He is faithful. He is trustworthy. His love never fails. Just wait and see.


text: Cape Town - Subaru South Africa launched its new Impreza and XV earlier in 2017. Recently, Wheels24 had the latter on test to find out what the second-generation high-riding crossover is like to drive on our roads. The all-wheel drive XV 2.0i-S ES CVT retails for R439 000 and is fitted standard with cornering headlights, keyless entry and push-button ignition, a 20cm touchscreen infotainment system which includes satnav. You can also easily link your iPhone or Android device. InteriorThe cabin is a great environment to be in; comfortable (heated) seats do a great job of keeping the occupants ensconced in comfort. It's spacious, filled with storage binnacles and even features a sunroof that makes the cabin feel even more airy. Good quality materials are used in the dark-coloured cabin, while smatterings of chrome add an upmarket touch. A host of safety features bandied together, which Subaru calls "eyesight" sees and detect when objects (cars or pedestrians) are in your blind spot, rear cross traffic alert and front and rear parking sensors. There's also adaptive cruise control, the car will warn you if you're drifiting out of your lane and will even automatically apply the brakes if it feels you're distracted or getting too close too quickly to a vehicle ahead. Engine The XV is powered by a gutsy 2.0-litre normally-aspirated engine with direct injection which according to the automaker is 12kg lighter than the previous engine used in the SUV. It produces a modest 115kW and 196Nm and is mated to a continuous variable transmission (CVT) that does an okay job of swapping through the infinite gears. Subaru says the gearbox is just shy of 8kg lighter than the previous CVT. Some CVTs, in fact most, can feel as if they're 'slipping' but the team admittedly felt the XV's transmission performed admirably. We averaged around 7.8l/100km during our fortnight test with most of the distance covered in the city. Subaru claims the 2.0-litre engine uses 7.1l/100km. It drives well with light steering albeit lacking in feedback. But then again it's not meant for the enthusiastic driver. The ride quality however is extremely composed in its application. ExteriorThe XV shows off its off-road characteristics with roof rails (standard) and black-cladding on the wheel arches. Subaru quotes a 220mm ground clearance which gives the hatchback a decent stance in traffic. Practically it means you won't have to worry about hitting the middle-mannetjie when venturing off the beaten track. Its rugged appearance perhaps doesn't justify the smoothness of the car when driven in the city. Verdict At just shy of R440 000, the XV makes a compelling argument for a family looking for a vehicle that does a wonderful job of blending into a city slicker and able to tackle the beaten track. It offers a spacious package complete with a host of safety features. Subaru owners tend to retain their vehicles for a long period and it makes sense when the XV is offered with a five year or 150 000km warranty as well as a three year or 75 000km maintenance plan. Follow @SEAN_PARKERSA


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Last year, as part of the Canadian Federal Government's 2013 Economic Action Plan, they implemented a new initiative to combat international tax evasion and tax avoidance by making significant changes to the Foreign Property Verification Statement, Form T1135.
The revised Foreign Property Verification Statement requires more detail from tax filers and is required to be filled out by Canadian taxpayers who hold over $100,000 in specified foreign property.
The revised T1135 Form applies to 2013 and subsequent taxation years.
For more information on Foreign Property Tax Reporting read Softron's blog post about this subject.


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The Life Resort in Hoi An is a great place for relaxation as the area around this hotel is calm and composed. The Qui Nhon City is only about a 25 minutes drive away from this hotel. The hotel is situated among the sparkling sand beaches of Hoi An and overlooks a bay and two tranquil little islands. The stunning beach of Cua Dai is about 5 kilometers away from this hotel. Even the market place and the bustling historic town centre are located minutes away from this hotel. The airport and the train station are also close to this hotel, thus serving as a first stop to the tired travelers to this city.
The 94 air conditioned rooms of this hotel exude warmth and comfort to the highest level. The rooms come under the choice of three different types-Superior Rooms, Junior Suites and Grand Suites. The rooms are equipped with the most modern facilities. Some of the rooms overlook the lush gardens while some have a panoramic river view. The rooms have satellite television, telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and internet access.
There are a number of restaurants and cafés at the Life Resort in Hoi An. The Senses Restaurant serves eastern, western and creative delicacies, while the Jinsei Restaurant serves typical Japanese cuisine. Other cafes and bars include the Café Vienna, Amsterdam Bar and the Pool Bar.
Business and Conference at Life Resort in Hoi An:
The hotel also boasts of excellent business and conference facilities in its multifunction room.
Fitness and Recreation at Life Resort in Hoi An:
The hotel has a swimming pool, spa, sauna and beauty treatment facilities. There is also a souvenir shop at the hotel.
Hotel Amenities and Services at Life Resort in Hoi An:
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As you convince yourself to start investing, you will go over numerous advice to keep away from market timing; pleas were cautioning you about its threats, taxes aspects, and conceivably extreme dangers. Focus on these well if you need to fabricate riches and keep away from disastrous wipe-out or constant capital impedance.
Before we can start, we have to address one essential inquiry: "What is market timing?". To find the appropriate response, you have to comprehend that in all cases, there are just three hidden procedures a man or foundation can use to get an advantage, be it stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, private organizations, or protected innovation. How about we develop them here.
1. Valuation:
When a valuation approach is utilized, a man inspects the net present estimation of the marked down money streams, among different strategies, to touch base at what is known as "inherent esteem." It answers the inquiry, "In the case that I possessed this benefit 'from now until the point when doomsday,' as one famous investor jests.
Also needed to gain a rate of return of [x]% per annum, what amount would I need to pay to appreciate a high likelihood of producing my required rate of return?" It can take a time of bookkeeping, back, and viable, connected understanding to have the capacity to entirely make use of this approach since it requires knowing how the pieces fit together and regarding bonds.
2. Equation or Systematic Acquisitions:
When individuals don't know how to make use of valuation, or they have no enthusiasm for the time it requires to do it, they may take part in what is known as a recipe or efficient way to deal with portfolio development. Primarily, a specific measure of cash or a set level of income is utilized to frequently obtain resources paying little mind to market or resource level, trusting that the highs and lows will adjust each other out finished the decades.
Strategies, for example, dollar cost averaging or financing a 401(k) through finance reasoning's are genuine illustrations. Make use offing direct stock buy plans, and profit reinvestment plans is another case; consistently having cash removing from your checking or bank account to obtain proprietorship in organizations that you need to hold as long as possible.
3. Market Timing:
With market timing, the portfolio manager or investor is hypothesizing that the cost, as opposed to esteem, will increment or lessening. He or she at that point endeavors to make a benefit by anticipating what other individuals will do as opposed to in light of the easy money streams and other relevant factors you find in the valuation approach. Market timing can regularly be combined with use, either as obtained cash.
The equation or Systematic Investors proceeded what they were doing, paying silly costs for resources that, from the season of procurement. It took over ten years to consume off their overvaluation yet that recuperated considerably speedier because of the generous drop in stock costs that happened in the vicinity of 2000 and 2002 when the wheels fell off the Internet bubble. It had the impact of to a great extent averaging out costs with the goal that the general experience was still reasonably acceptable.
Market Timers put down wagers in anyways in light of their theory about what would happen. Some went bankrupt as investors acknowledged there was no valuation establishment after that the equity they had gained could rest, bringing about decays of 90%, 95%, and now and again 100% preceding expense misfortune balances. Some got rich, shorting the entire wreckage by precisely foreseeing the planning of the fall.
Some made back the initial investment. A great deal of the institutional resource administration organizations and assets that had practical experience in exchanging offers of the innovation goliaths either were converted into non-presence or left the business after investors relinquished them following terrible life-changing misfortunes.
Unpracticed or Amateur Investors Sometimes Confuse Valuation-driven Decisions with Market Timing When They Have Nothing in Mutual
Recipe or methodical investors who aren't experienced and don't see more than the simple nuts and bolts of portfolio administration much of the time appear to befuddle valuation-driven methodologies with market timing despite that there is nothing in like manner between the two. The minute you utter, - 'I will purchase a proprietorship in some resource here.
Because I think it is shoddy in respect to the characteristic esteem and plan on holding it for the following couple of decades as a significant aspect of an expanded portfolio', they call it, "Market timing!.' Quit listening since whatever leaves their mouth starting there on is likely jabber.
An exact outline may help. John Bogle at Vanguard wasn't taking part in market timing when he took a gander at the profits on stocks versus the earnings on bonds amid the website bubble and chose that investors were looked with a rare mispricing occasion.
He wasn't being unreasonable or conjecturing when he brought his bond part down to 25% or less, as he disclosed to one Morningstar meeting at the time. He had no feeling about whether stocks would be up or as the month progressed, or even a year, from the time he made the remark and exchanged his advantage class introduction.
He just realized that the then-valuation levels were not maintainable and spoken to careless deserting of rational conduct. There was no primary meat (profit and resources) for a significant part of the money markets sizzle (stock cost).
The ideal approach to separate between a valuation approach and a market timing approach is to ask: "Why is this being done?" If the appropriate response is on account of a benefit is or isn't alluring in respect to its money streams and resources, it's valuation. On the off chance that this is because there is dread or expectation that the advantage will expand/diminish in cost for some other reason - macroeconomic, political, passionate - it's market timing.


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Satellite images from last week show movement at North Korea's main nuclear site that could be associated with the reprocessing of radioactive material into bomb fuel, a U.S. think tank said on Tuesday.
Any new reprocessing activity would underscore the failure of a second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi in late February to make progress toward North Korea's denuclearization.
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Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies said in a report that satellite imagery of North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear site from April 12 showed five specialized railcars near its Uranium Enrichment Facility and Radiochemistry Laboratory.
Satellite images may show reprocessing activity at North Korea nuclear site: U.S. researchers https://t.co/G9ue5k5ZlQ pic.twitter.com/vwaSEGE02q
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It said their movement could indicate the transfer of radioactive material.
"In the past, these specialized railcars appear to have been associated with the movement of radioactive material or reprocessing campaigns." the report said. "The current activity, along with their configurations, does not rule out their possible involvement in such activity, either before or after a reprocessing campaign."
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The U.S. State Department declined to comment on intelligence matters, but a source familiar with U.S. government assessments said that while U.S. experts thought the movements could possibly be related to reprocessing, they were doubtful it was significant nuclear activity.
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— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 16, 2019
Jenny Town, a North Korea expert at the Stimson Center think tank, said that if reprocessing was taking place, it would be a significant given U.S.-North Korean talks in the past year and the failure to reach an agreement on the future of Yongbyon in Hanoi.
"Because there wasn't an agreement with North Korea on Yongbyon, it would be interesting timing if they were to have started something so quickly after Hanoi," she said.
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Trump has met Kim twice in the past year to try to persuade him to abandon a nuclear weapons program that threatens the United States, but progress so far has been scant.
The Hanoi talks collapsed after Trump proposed a "big deal" in which sanctions on North Korea would be lifted if it handed over all its nuclear weapons and fissile material to the United States. He rejected partial denuclearization steps offered by Kim, which included an offer to dismantle Yongbyon.
Although Kim has maintained a freeze in missile and nuclear tests since 2017, U.S. officials say North Korea has continued to produce fissile material that can be processed for use in bombs.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at Texas A&M: "I would love nothing more than to lift the sanctions on North Korea — I truly would. Because it would mean we were successful. It would mean North Korea no longer had a nuclear weapons program." pic.twitter.com/VKTP6oEweP
— The Hill (@thehill) April 16, 2019
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Last month, a senior North Korean official warned that Kim might rethink the test freeze unless Washington made concessions.
Last week, Kim said the Hanoi breakdown raised the risks of reviving tensions, adding that he was only interested in meeting Trump again if the United States came with the right attitude.
Kim said he would wait "till the end of this year" for the United States to decide to be more flexible. On Monday, Trump and his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo brushed aside this demand with Pompeo saying Kim should keep his promise to give up his nuclear weapons before then.
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Town said any new reprocessing work at Yongbyon would emphasize the importance of the facility in North Korea's nuclear program.
"It would underscore that it is an active facility that does increase North Korea's fissile material stocks to increase its arsenal."
The people of North Korea are starving and suffering under the Socialist dictatorship of Kim Jong-Un
But recent documents reveal that 10% of the DPRK's annual budget was earmarked for luxury items for Kim such as fur jackets, whiskey, and cars
This is what Socialism looks like
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 16, 2019
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Many websites today run a programming language known as PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) and many different platforms, such as WordPress, use this language to make websites work the way that they do. However, just like most software there comes a time that support for a particular version must come to an end.
What is Changing and Why Should I be Concerned?
We are about to see the most versions of PHP reach their End of Life (EOL) within the same time-frame than we ever have before, and chances are high that you will be directly affected by this if you own or use a WordPress website.
As of the time of this publication, roughly 79% of the websites on the web will be running PHP v5.6. As of December 31, 2018 this version will reach its EOL and will no longer receive any further security support updates. This means if new security issues are found they won't be fixed and that leaves websites running PHP v5.6 vulnerable to attack.
According to PHP.net (http://php.net/supported-versions.php) you can see when support ends for your version of PHP. In summary:
- 5.6 stopped getting active support on Jan 19, 2017 and won't receive security updates after Dec, 31 2018
- 7.0 support ended Dec, 3 2017 and won't receive security updates after Dec, 3 2018
- 7.1 support ends Dec 1, 2018 and will stop receiving security updates on Dec 1, 2019
- 7.2 (the most recent version) support is set to end on Nov, 30 2019 with security updates ending Nov, 30 2020
If possible, you should upgrade to PHP v7.2 as soon as you can to make sure your website remains secure and stays that way for as long as possible. There are also website performance advantages to upgrading to the latest version of PHP as well. However, don't just reach out to your hosting provider and ask for the upgrade without first making sure that your website is fully compatible. There are still some plugins and themes out there that are not compatible with the latest version of PHP, and in these cases, you may need to reach out to your theme or plugin creator so an update for compatibility may be made available.
If your hosting is with WP Engine, please take special note as many clients on the WP Engine hosting platform is scheduled to be upgraded to PHP v7.2 on December 4, 2018 with a 48 hour window to completion. This upgrade will change your hosting IP address and will be performed whether your WordPress website is ready or not. This could meaning that some of your themes or plugins may become disabled during the upgrade process if they are not compatible with this latest version of PHP.
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Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and the Amazon Alexa Echo Dot is sure to be one of the featured deals. After all, in 2017 it was the single most purchased product on Prime Day.
My daughter was gifted an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas one year. Other than playing music, we weren't quite sure how we would use it.
Once we got over the novelty features (Alexa, tell me a joke!), we were left wondering if there was anything practical you can do with an Echo Dot?
The answer is, YES! An Amazon Alexa Echo Dot has many practical applications that has made it a helpful device in our home.
What the Heck Do You Do with an Amazon Alexa Echo Dot?
1. Find Your Phone (Even When It's on Silent!)
Y'all!!!! This feature has paid for itself in time spent looking for my phone!
First, you need to download the Tile App to your phone. Don't worry, it's free. And no, you do not need to purchase an actual tile! This is a totally free app and a totally free way to find your phone!
(How many exclamation points do I need to emphasize my love of this app? So many.)
Once you've downloaded the app, you'll need to follow the set-up instructions from the Tile App prompts.
After you've completed the set-up, and you've connected your phone to Alexa, you'll be able to say, "Alexa, ask Tile to find my phone."
The Tile app will ring your phone (even when it is on silent!!!) and you can locate your phone.
Need more information? You can find out more here.
2. Research Information
Remember the days when parents were asked questions like, "Why is the sky blue?" And when they didn't know, they'd just randomly make something up?
No? Just my parents?
Well, those days are gone.
Now, when you are stumped for an answer, or just want to look something up, it's as easy as asking Alexa.
She'll do the research for you and give you an answer.
3. Set Reminders
I'll admit my husband uses this feature more frequently than I do. I'm still a paper and pen gal and everything goes in my Erin Condren planner.
That said, I do like this feature for those to-do items that need to be done, but you can't quite seem to make them happen.
For example, if you have trouble remembering if you took your daily medicines or vitamins, simply ask Alexa to set a daily reminder.
Get the reminder, take your meds, you'll have the peace of mind of knowing you've done it.
4. Get the News
Get your daily news brief read to you each morning.
With Alexa, you can set-up a news briefing from your favorite news source.
If you are like me, and you can easily get sucked into a daily morning news show, having Alexa give you a daily news brief helps keep you informed without distracting you.
These are the four practical applications that we have found for which we use our Amazon Alexa Echo Dot.
Now it's your turn: Do you have a dot? What skills do you use that you'd recommend?


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For players born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2012, this division is geared toward 1st and 2nd graders with a few advanced Kindergarteners also playing. A Baseball is the first level of "coach-pitch". It has little more competitive environment than T-ball and plays closer to the real rules of baseball. Balls and strikes are counted and scores are kept. All pitching is done by the coaches. Repetition and enhancement of baseball fundamentals are the focal point of this level. Teams will be formed with a maximum of 12 players per roster. Teams will be expected to play and/or practice 2-3 times per week.
This program is specifically for players ages 6-8 that have a good grasp of most, if not all, T-Ball criteria, and ready to learn the following basics during their Single A season. Please note players can play one or two years in the A level before moving to the AA level. Your A baseball player should be ready to learn the following basics during the season:
- How to see the ball out of the pitchers (coaches) hand, and hit the ball on a regular basis
- Understand how outs are made; including groundouts, force outs, tag outs and fly outs
- Understand that when you are put out you must go sit on the bench with your teammates
- Catchers should have a general idea of where to squat and be able to catch the ball and throw it back to the pitcher in a timely manner
2020 Registration Fees $170
Be sure to check here for Equipment Requirements.
TBD: Coaches meeting.
March 2020: Practices begin. You will most likely practice twice during the week and once on a Saturday. We have traditionally never had practices or games on Sundays.
April 2020: Opening Day. First game!
June 2020: Last day for Single A games.
Practices and games: Your team will have either have practices or games two to three times per week, Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays. There is no way of telling you which days you will practice right now. Game schedules are not known either. Each division in Cedar Mill Little League has a league coordinator who puts together the practice and game schedule for their respective league. By the week of the coaches meeting, each coordinator will have been given their fields and times they have available and will start making the schedule.
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In the week leading up to this year's New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, and its two "shadow" fairs, I'd been in a state of preternatural excitement. Two promoters - Marvin Getman of Impact Events Group and John and Tina Bruno of Flamingo Eventz – were going head to head for supremacy in the satellite book fair market. First Getman crashed the Bruno's turf by scheduling a rival New York shadow show, then the Brunos trumped Getman by moving their shadow show to a new location just across Lexington Ave. from the big show at the Park Avenue Armory. Cold war ensued. It began to get nasty, and I became increasingly excited by the steady stream of blog fodder. There could not be two more different promoters – in terms of personality, management style, and business practices – than Getman and the Brunos. By last Friday night I'd half convinced myself that their collision would result in a black hole of such magnitude that the entire trade would be sucked behind an unbreachable event horizon, allowing us all to go home and rake our lawns.
But something else happened. Or maybe I should say nothing happened.
I rose early Saturday after a fitful sleep, and walked uptown to the Getman show. I presented my free pass, entered a spacious and well lit room, and started talking to my colleagues.
By their report setup had gone smoothly. Some were having good fairs, some were not. I bought a few things and headed down to the Bruno show. I paid my admission fee (free passes were not widely distributed), entered a somewhat more claustrophobic show space, and began talking to my colleagues. They reported a few snafus during load in, but by Saturday morning everyone had managed to get set up. Some were having good shows, some were not. This pattern held throughout the day. The crowd died off rapidly uptown, but move out was just as seamless as setup had been. There was a shouting match or two downtown, but the adjacent fine press fair (a Bruno innovation from the previous year) added life to the event. I returned to the venue after lunch and there were still customers coming in.
In other words, what we wound up with, despite my feverish prefair puffery was nothing more than a couple of regular old book fairs. No mutually assured destruction, no nuclear holocaust. Just a Getman show and a Flamingo show to go along with the big ABAA-ILAB show at the Park Avenue Armory.
It was refreshing to see that there was enough for everyone – enough dealers to fill three venues, enough books to fill the booths of those dealers, and enough customers (well, there are never really enough) to attend the three fairs and to send everyone (well, never really "everyone") home happy.
Given this fact, neither Getman nor the Brunos did themselves any favors in the course of their turf battle. There was a lot of sniping, rumoring, and shoving, and much of it was unseemly. At the end of the day (or actually at its beginning), their head-to-head 8 am winner take all confrontation was a disservice to the buying public who were forced to rise early and scoot uptown and down on an already busy weekend. Final score: Brunos 0 - Getman 0.
Ten Pound Island zeroed out, too, in one of the worst New York book fairs I've ever endured. I had some tasty bits of China Trade and American whaling history on offer, but the buying public did not seem interested in tasty bits of China Trade and American whaling history. I wound up selling $4000 and buying $5000 for a total of $9000, which was about what I spent at Donohue's for the week.
European and Asian dealers remain convinced that New York is where the money is. Nearly half of the exhibitors at the ABAA/ILAB show were non-American. And maybe the money is here, but I did not see it being spent on classic rare European treasures. Instead, what seemed to be selling was modern stuff – popular culture of the past century, zines and whatnot.
And I use the term "whatnot" advisedly because, as an antiquarian, I have only the vaguest idea what this stuff is, beyond the fact that beatniks and hippies are involved and it's colorful and often pornographic and generally fun.
Daniel Crouch's $1.26 million Apianus just sits there like the crown jewels, while Ken Mallory has "the best fair I've ever had" selling those zines and whatnot, and dealers like Cassidy and Kahn report strong sales with their fascinating, zany stuff. It feels as if the market is turning away from the antiquarian toward the visual, the pop, the immediate. And maybe this show is morphing into a subspecies of the contemporary art show. And maybe tasty China Trade and whaling bits are dead in the water. And maybe I am, too.
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According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, more Pakistanis believe that India, England or Australia will win the Cricket World Cup 2019 than Pakistan.
A nationally representative sample of men and women from urban areas across the four provinces was asked, "In your opinion, which team will win the Cricket World Cup 2019?" In response, 17% said India will win, 14% said England, 12% said Australia, 10% said Pakistan, 7% said New Zealand, 6% said West Indies, 4% said Sri Lanka, 2% said Bangladesh, 1% said South Africa, and another 1% said Afghanistan. 26% did not know.


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Intergovernmental relations between the city and county are as bad as we've ever seen them.
How disheartening it was Thursday to watch city and county commissioners accuse each other of deceit in their ongoing dispute over the county's proposed road tax.
The City Commission adopted a formal resolution opposing the tax because it has no funding for mass transit. That prompted County Commissioner Winston Bradley to accused them of deceiving the voters; insisting that the city rejected a deal that could have kept transit in the referendum.
Which prompted City Commissioner Thomas Hawkins to call Bradley's accusation a falsehood.
Who is telling the truth? At this point, it hardly matters. The voters will decide the fate of the tax on Nov. 6. But whether it passes or fails, the flap over the road tax is symptomatic of a larger problem.
Intergovernmental relations between the city and county are as bad as we've ever seen them. These days it seems that when commissioners aren't accusing each other of bad faith, they aren't talking at all.
The cold war between our two local governments represents a failure of leadership on both sides of University Avenue. And it is a betrayal of the taxpayers to boot.
Gainesville residents are Alachua County residents. And most unincorporated-area residents either work in Gainesville or help support city government via their utility bills. No matter which side of the invisible line they live on, taxpayers deserve better of their elected officials than they are getting.
Three county commission seats are up for grabs in November. And early next year Gainesville will elect a mayor and a commissioner.
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Google employees are reportedly resigning over China search efforts
Google employees unhappy with the search giant's efforts to re-enter China are resigning in protest, according to news reports published Thursday.
The company has been under intense scrutiny since The Intercept reported last month on Google's plans to build a censored search engine for China, eight years after initially retreating from the country. At the time of the departure, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who grew up in the Soviet Union, cited the "totalitarianism" of Chinese policies.
The new search project, reportedly codenamed Dragonfly, has also drawn criticism from Google's workforce. About 1,000 employees signed an open letter asking the company to be transparent about the project and to create an ethical review process for it that includes rank-and-file employees, not just high-level executives.
Now, some employees appear to be going to the next level by leaving the company altogether. That includes Jack Poulson, a senior research scientist who worked at Google for more than two years, according to articles by The Intercept and BuzzFeed. He was previously an assistant mathematics professor at Stanford, according to his LinkedIn profile, and tendered his resignation from Google on Aug. 31.
At least six other employees have also resigned over Dragonfly, according to BuzzFeed. A list of employees' names has been circulating throughout the company's internal communications systems, the report said.
Poulson didn't immediately return a request for comment. A Google spokeswoman declined to comment, saying in statement, "It is our policy to not comment on individual employees."
She also pointed to a previous statement about the company's efforts in China, emphasizing that a launch is not imminent. "We've been investing for many years to help Chinese users, from developing Android, through mobile apps such as Google Translate and Files Go, and our developer tools," the spokeswoman said. "But our work on search has been exploratory, and we are not close to launching a search product in China."
The reported resignations illustrate a shifting cultural environment at Google, where employees have been more outspoken, publicly challenging strategy set by the company's leadership.
It's the second time in recent months that Google employees have resigned in protest over one of the company's projects. Earlier this year, thousands protested Project Maven, a drone initiative for the US government that could weaponize their AI research. Around a dozen employees reportedly quit over the initiative.
According to The Intercept, Poulson said in his resignation letter that he was concerned not only about censorship, but the prospect of China hosting consumer data, where it could be accessed to go after political activists and journalists.
"Due to my conviction that dissent is fundamental to functioning democracies, I am forced to resign in order to avoid contributing to, or profiting from, the erosion of protection for dissidents," he wrote.
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1 Corinthians 9:24-27 KJV
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. [25] And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. [26] I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
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This white bookcase is an excellent example of the innovation Alivar is famous for, as it is made from smooth white S28 acrylic stone (like Corian), an amazingly durable, non porous, long lasting material that will never change colour or absorb stains.
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people always tell you it's not about the gear, it's about the photographer. which is true … up to a point. I mean, try taking a wedding portrait with an 8mm fisheye. you'll find very quickly you're barking up the wrong tree. birding is one of the more specialized forms of photography, involving lenses that cost as much as a major surgery, crawling on your stomach through marsh grass and cold mud, and strange tripod attachments that look like they were meant for cruel and unusual punishment.
but that's because birds are tiny and fickle, it just can't be done any other way. right? right?
yeah. you're right. but that doesn't mean you can't get lucky sometimes. none of my equipment really qualifies as proper birding material on a full-frame body, and to be honest that's alright, since I'm not a very good birder. I'm not very observant, I don't have quick reflexes (I blame genetics, and genetics backs me up on that one), and I'm not great with panning while in AI Servo mode. so any time I actually manage to get a shot of a bird, it's either a very cooperative (read: immobilized) bird, or pure dumb luck.
the top shot is of a fairly lazy black-billed magpie that we chased around the parking lot in teton village (in case you look at the background and think it's a strange background … well, it is. it's a silver toyota camry). I really like the colors on the wings of these guys. I believe this one is still a juvenile, his head will get darker, the chest will get less fuzzy, the relative size of the blue wings will shrink, and his tail will get longer as he matures.
the bottom one is a rufous hummingbird shot with … well, take a guess which lens I had on when I shot this. like I said, pure luck. there are a bunch of these fellows zipping around the hanging flower baskets in jackson town, and they're marvelous to look at. this one is also a juvenile or female, which is a wee bit disappointing, because male rufous hummingbirds have fantastic red-orange throat plumage.
guess the lens? the 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM. sometimes you just gotta do the best you can with what you have.
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The day after Tyler and Kate. Our first, and only, full day in Dublin without travelling. The Friday night we were both pretty exhausted after an early flight, afternoon drinking and the excitement of the concert so we decided to take ourselves back to our hotel (The Beresford) and get to our beds. The next morning we had our breakfast and headed towards O'Connell Street where we jumped on to a 10 Euro tour bus. This took us all round the City. We saw Oscar Wilde's house, The Leinster rugby team home ground, Dublin Castle among a whole load of other sights. With the 10 Euro ticket, you can jump on and off the bus which is great so we decided to jump off at the Guinness Storehouse at St James Gate.
This was a really interesting tour and we are both now certified pint pullers. Oh yes! The tour finished up with a pint of Guinness in the Sky bar there. After we had finished at Guinness, we hopped back on the tour bus and saw the rest of the tour. Stops included Phoenix Park which included the Presidents house. Casual. As well as Kilmainham prison which sadly was full and we couldn't go along to but next time we shall be there.
Once we got back to the City Centre, we decided to head to Murphy's for dinner before heading back to The Auld Dubliner for more pints of Magners and more live music. It was a swell night. Lots of laughs and singing along.


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I completed my very first knitting project!!!
I made this pink cowl. It was a fun, simple project.
I started over countless times, because I'm still new at knitting and wanted it to be perfect, but I finally got the hang of it, and was able to do 81 rows without messing up! Knitting and crocheting are both so relaxing to me (once you get past the frustrating learning stage). I love to wind down at the end of a long, stressful day, with a hook or needles in hand, and clear my mind while making something BEAUTIFUL. It's so fulfilling to me.
This scarf consists of a ribbing stitch (knit, purl, knit, purl. . . .) Tutorial at Everything Fab. I'm excited to make more of these for friends, or maybe to sell. I love wearing a simple, colored scarf, as an accent piece to a monochromatic outfit.


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A Homage To Notre-Dame In 360 VR
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Watch this mesmerizing aerial 360 video of Notre-Dame de Paris, produced by Forum des images and TV5 Monde in April 2019.
This is a short version of episode 5 "Notre-Dame de Paris" from our 360 ° series "Paris, behind the scene: a walk in virtual reality", which will be soon online.
The "Paris, behind the scene: a walk in virtual reality" series lets you dive in 360 ° in the heart of a Paris, a city full of art and history: an invitation to travel to discover the hidden side of its exceptional monuments. From the back of the scenery, their secrets will be revealed to you ...
Directed by Raphaël Beaugrand - 360 ° documentary, 2019
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Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA)
AHMSA is a Mexican steel company that specializes in the production and sale of steel. Products include hot and cold-rolled steel, tinplate, plate, tin-free steel (TFS) and structural shapes. Stocks are available for purchase through Internet.
Ambica Steels - Stainless Steel Manufacturer
Ambica Steels manufacture Stainless steel solid bars of round, square, hexagonal, square, flat profiles in Black, HRAP, Bright Centerless ground peeled polished, cold drawn conditions. Our product range also covers billets and ingots.
Amman Steel Group started in 1978, has made remarkable progress over the past 40 years and it is now the leading steel producers. A group of Company, Amman Steel Corporation was initially a raw material supplier and trade organization. Amman Steel Group soon expanded into the biggest integrated steel plant with Embedded quality concept in the private sector in South India.
API 5CT Casing Pipe
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Bestar Steel Co., Ltd
BESTAR is a China-leading product service provider and exporter of steel pipe, also the most valuable subsidiary of Shinestar Holdings Group. BESTAR passed the SGS Certification of China Supplier System, ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification, ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification, OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification and CE certification, got comprehensively high score in the HuaXia D&B assessment and has been rated AAAAA credit enterprise by China Credit Evaluation Association. BESTAR, committed to provide professional service to global clients including the lowest price support, professional technical support, flexible payment methods, strong financial support, the integrated procurement program as well as comprehensive bidding program to help customers create value, has become the most reliable partner in the steel pipe industry.
Bhansali Bright Bars Pvt.Ltd.
Stainless Steel Bright Bars, Wires & Flanges.
Manufacturing of cylindrical roller bearings for steel industry and handling equipment
Chinatungsten Online (Xiamen) Mfg. & Sales Corp.
offering tungsten and molybdenum rods and bars for steel alloy making
CVS Makina
From Water Cooled Panels to complete Electric Arc Furnaces, from Ladles to complete Ladle Furnaces, from Tundishes to complete Continuous Casting Machines, from Ducts to complete Fume Treatment Systems and from Engineering Services to Turn-Key Plants, CVS offers economically viable solutions at European standards.
Duferco is a leading international group in steel production and trading. Through its different companies from all over the world Duferco produces and trades steel products and raw material.
EMPCO (Canada) Ltd.
Complete custom Engineering Design (FEM) and in-house Manufacturing of Electric Arc Furnaces / Ladle Furnaces including Transfer cars, Proprietary weighing systems for ladle turrets, Ladles, Tundishes, Duct systems and Patented water-cooled panels. Please visit our Website!
Gavlick Machinery Corporation
Used Machinery Dealer Product Lines: used equipment & complete plants: Steelmaking, continuous casting, rolling - flat and long products, bright bar, tube manufacturing, coil processing. Certified equipment appraisals. Plant liquidation services
Graphite Concept Products Co., Ltd.
we are supplying the full range of carbon and graphitized electrodes for AC/DC arc furnaces, including impregnated grades of graphite. We cover all major specs and dimensions from RP to UHP series. Our quality is approved by ISO certificate and provides best economical viability on ther market due to own raw material base. Also GCP supplies carbon and graphite-based block and parts for blast and silicon metal furnaces as well as custom-made parts made of carbon, graphite and impregnated graphite
HJK Consulting Engineers
HJK Consulting Engineers GmbH is an independent, multi-discipline consultancy service supplier in engineering & manufacturing, process & business consulting, operational services to mining, metallurgical, oil & gas industries, project implementation services (green & brown field, turnarounds), dual vocational training. As member of International Project Management Association (IPMA), Austrian Association of Consulting Engineers (ACA, FIDIC & EFAC), Austrian Society of Engineers & Architects (OIAV) it is our self-conception that clients' will receive first class service in the fields of the company's activities. Our staffs' background is minimum 15-20 years' experience in being specialized in their individual disciplines and working with leading front-end engineering and/or production companies.
Hunan Great Steel Pipe Co.ltd
Hunan great steel pipe co.,ltd mainly provide carbon steel pipe, seamless steel pipe, erw steel pipe, ssaw steel pipe, lsaw steel pipe as a professional steel pipe manufacturer. HUNAN GREAT STEEL PIPE CO.,LTD is one of the leading steel pipe manufacturer from China,which occupy 10% of the total China steel pipe export quantity. We can meet clients demand for different size of ASTM,JIS,DIN,EN,API,BS standard pipe and tube.
Hunan Tube
Hunan Great Steel Pipe Co.,Ltd, with 24 years of steel pipes manufacturing, is a world-class production and service provider of submerged arc straight seam welded pipe as the first subsidiary of Shinestar Group. Hunan Great Steel Pipe Co.,Ltd pays more attention to in the pipeline engineering research areas as a pioneer of China Petroleum Pipeline & Gas Pipeline Science Research Institute, Such as: the use of oil and gas pipelines, pipe welding technology innovation, high-end plumbing materials research and development, as well as special tools technological innovation pipeline construction, pipeline corrosion protection science and technology research, science and technology research pipeline non-destructive testing, pipeline quality assessment, and research pipeline standards and so on. In the future, we will try to use new technology to create new business value and to contribute to research and product development for the pipeline.
HVAC Duct, Galvanized Steel, Coils & Diamond Plate Supplier - Harry Brainum, Jr. Inc
Harry Brainum, Jr. Inc. providers of Quality Steel Products, HVAC duct, coils, diamond plate, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel
International Iron and Steel Institute
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I²r Power - Power Cable Specialists and Electromagnetic Stirring Repair Experts
Founded in 2005 to design and construct air- and water-cooled power cables for a wide variety of thermal processing applications, I²r Power is now a leading independent global company producing components for OEMs and end customers. I²r Power services and remanufactures electromagnetic stirring (EMS) devices, including ladle and caster stirrers. I²r Power employees have more than 100 years of combined experience and are intimately familiar with various types of devices in operation, as well as a variety of application demands. I²r Power routinely implements several proven enhancements to original equipment design yielding increased reliability and longevity.


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It hardly ever rains in Southern California – and that is the truth. Every once in a while though – it does happen – and that can make everyone involved very nervous. Do you know who wasn't phased by a little rain during this Marriott Laguna Cliff wedding, though? The bride and groom! Krista and Dave took this less-than-ideal wedding day weather like champs and didn't let it steal any of their joy or excitement. And seeing them value what is most important, getting married to the loves of their lives, really made me appreciate their very relationships just a little more.
Ok, enough about the weather — let's talk more about this lovely Marriott Laguna Cliff wedding. Because oh-so-lovely it was!
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Wedding Photos
I'm not even sure where to start with the love I have for this couple and this wedding. So, let's start with the obvious – the gorgeous bride! When I walked into the room where Krista was getting ready, the first thing that struck me is her smile. She was glowing! The way she spoke about Dave and her excitement around marrying him was contagious. Her gown was so pretty – the lace was delicate, the cut was perfect and the deep back made such a statement. I love snapping photos of the details – because they often go unnoticed – but let's just take a moment to acknowledge her gorgeous blush-colored heels! <3
And Dave, you and your groomsmen were quite dapper. I just loved how the deep hues of the suits and the rich greens of the bridesmaid gowns set the stage for Krista, the florals and the backdrop of the venue. And speaking of venue — the reception design by Agape Planning was drenched in gold-color tones which really was the perfect start for this fall season.
They say it's good luck when it rains on your wedding day, but I'm confident Krista and Dave don't need any luck, they are already off to the perfect start.
The Details
Venue: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa | Florist: Lynne Lucente Floral Design | Hair & Makeup: Design Visage | Music: Citrus College – Night Shift Band | Rentals: Impulse Event Lighting | Linens: Luxe Linens & BBJ | Cake: It's All About the Cake | Photo Booth: Pixster | Videographer: Epoch Productions | Transportation: Lake Forest Limos


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In honour of Valentine's Day, we dedicate this post to the virtues of friendship, tolerance, and compassion, all of which are embodied by anti-bullying initiatives.
How do you approach a subject like bullying in a way that not only sparks the interest of young students, but addresses a number of different learning styles? Songwriter Sandy Gemmill was inspired to use music as a means to teach children to think twice, and she shared some of her experiences with us.
Amy: Tell us a bit about the song you wrote, and what inspired it.
Sandy: Unfortunately, the anti-bullying theme in my songs was ill-inspired by a teen suicide in British Columbia, back in 2000. Since then, I have written four songs about bullying, each of which touch on different scenarios and target different age groups. The Story of Nelson the Giant conveys the need for kindness and respect and reminds children (and adults) of the hurtful effects of pre-judging and the importance of acceptance.
Amy: Why did you choose music as a way to spread your message about bullying and character education?
Sandy: For me, there is nothing more powerful than the universal language of music. As a child, I was always moved by the lyrics of a song, and most times, by the music alone. Music is a sure way to evoke emotion, and since my aim is empathy, I can't imagine a more direct and heartfelt way to capture a child's attention.
Amy: Tell us about the reaction children (and others) have had to your song. How would their reaction have been different if you'd presented it another way?
Sandy: Because the story is immersed with so much mood and emotion, children are captivated with the musical changes they hear in dynamics and in tempo, and in the various instrumental sounds. Also, the simple fact that they have to imagine Nelson through their own individual experiences, physical attributes, and cultural backgrounds, means that they are able to create an emotional and personal connection to Nelson. I truly believe that tapping into a child's imagination, while evoking emotion through music, was the key to the success of Nelson the Giant.
Amy: How have you used other materials to connect to and compliment your musical approach?
Sandy: Nelson the Giant uses what I call my gentle approach to bullying awareness through music, art, and imagination. The story-song has been released with a companion activity colouring book, which includes key questions to prompt children to express their feelings about the hurtful effects of bullying, through writing, drawing, and open discussion.
Amy: Have parents and teachers reacted differently to your message because it's in musical form?
Sandy: Parents and teachers have enthusiastically embraced my message in musical form, as they clearly witness how their children and students immediately comprehend and relate to an important message, when delivered through the power of music.
Amy: Have you seen your message spread beyond the classroom? How?
Sandy: The wonderful and supportive comments I receive daily via E-mail and Facebook, the loving hugs I receive from children and students, and the warm-hearted messages from people with special needs children (some as far away as the United Kingdom), truly touch my heart every day. On a bigger scale, I have seen my message of empathy and kindness spread throughout the community recently, as generous people donated their time and clothes to my winter clothing drive for children in need. The outpouring of compassion was a true blessing.
Amy: What advice would you give other aspiring singer/songwriters looking to use music as a means to encourage character education?
Sandy: Don't be intimidated by textbook definitions. If you have a passion for helping children and want to encourage character education on any level, as a singer/songwriter, it is imperative that you remain true to yourself and sing and write from your heart.
Sandy Gemmill is a children's songwriter and anti-bullying advocate. Her recently self-published story-song, The Story of Nelson the Giant: A Heart as Big as His THUMP! is a unique activity book and two-song CD, which provides a gentle approach to bullying awareness and prevention, through imagination, music, art…and a GIANT heart! Sandy believes that promoting social harmony in the early years, creates long-lasting positive effects and helps build positive school climate. Sandy offers "Nelson the Giant (NtG) Storytime", a fun and interactive learning experience for children in Kindergarten to Grade 3. For more information please visit: www.nelsonthegiant.com, or watch videos on Nelson's Facebook Page.
Amy Leask is VP of Enable Education. She might be willing to sing in public if it meant thumping out bullying.
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In response to several complaints over a new health insurance policy, Mobile County announced last week that all employees covered under its Local Government Health Insurance Plan would be extended a $750 line of credit through Rite Aid Pharmacies regardless of their credit history.
The decision came about three weeks after 600 county employees filed a grievance with the commission over the new plan, which took effect in April.
Though several problems were discussed during a recent public meeting, the most were related to point of sale costs for name brand prescriptions.
After meeting a $200 major medical calendar year deductible, employees will be reimbursed for 80 percent of their name brand prescription costs. However, some employees reported paying as much as $1,100 per month and then waiting up to two weeks for their reimbursement.
"We heard loud and clearly how that was a heavy burden on a number of people," Commission President Connie Hudson said. "We've reached out to a number of pharmacies, but Rite Aid was the first to step up. We think it will go a long way in alleviating that point of sale cost."
Joe Westfall, a district pharmacy representative with Rite Aid, said county employees would essentially be getting a Rite Aid credit card with a $750 limit — a program the pharmacy also extends to certain private businesses.
According to Rite Aid's website, there are nine pharmacy locations in Mobile County.
Though he couldn't give the interest rate when asked by a member of the audience, Westfall did say that additional credit above $750 could be possible while employees wait to be refunded through the LGHIP.
Two sergeants with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, a group that has been very vocal in its opposition to the LGHIP, expressed disapproval of the proposed credit program with Rite Aid.
"These employees haven't had raises in several years, and adding a line of credit is only compounding the problem," Sgt. Phillip Mayo said.
Sgt. Richard Cayton said the credit line would charge interest and create "one more cycle for employees to go through" to get the medicines they need.
Despite some disappointment with the credit line solution, employees did get a first look at how the county might break a seven-year trend of stagnant wages.
"Our highest priority as we worked on [the budget] was to find a way to provide salary increases for all employees, and we have achieved that," Finance Director Michelle Herman said. "This current recommended budget contains a salary increase of 2.5 percent effective in the first pay period of October 2014 and an additional salary increase of 2.5 percent in April, 2015."
The pay raise will cost the county approximately $2.3 million per year once both raises are added.
Herman said the commission would determine the type of raise implemented, but also said most of the administration is leaning toward a cost of living adjustment across the board — a sentiment County Engineer Joe Ruffer objected to.
"We feel very strongly that there should be a set dollar amount for every employee," Ruffer said. "Employees making around $40,000 a year, around 70 percent of our total employees, would benefit more from a set hourly increase than they would from a percentage increase across the board."
Ruffer said a comparable 50-cent hourly raise would increase some of the lowest-paid employees' salaries 9 percent, and only increase the county's highest salaries by 1 percent.
Hudson said those types of raises ultimately end up compressing the existing salary ranges. Ruffer did not disagree, but said it would only affect the salary range once.
"The people at the bottom of the pay scale absolutely need the most help," Ruffer said. "I don't think people have a problem hiring and retaining employees at $50,000. It's the lower, simple skilled jobs that we can't hire, and those are the ones that we're losing."
As he has in the past, Sheriff Sam Cochran said the problems with compressed salary ranges would persist until the county begins using a merit raise system, which would allow departments to award raises for performance and experience in a certain position.
Though the commissioners agreed, Jerry Carl said it would be impossible to address the problem during the current budget deliberations.
"As soon as this budget is through and the ink's dry, we need to start looking at that," Carl said. "We've got to catch some of these salaries up to the (private sector), but we can't do it a month before the budget."
Even with the planned salary increases and talks of merit raises in the future, some employees still weren't happy with what the county brought to the table.
"We appreciate the raise, but we're still behind," Cayton said. "Most people's cost of living went up 6 or 7 percent because of the new health insurance policy. We're still in the hole."
The budget hasn't been officially approved, but it is expected to be taken up at the commission's Sept. 19 meeting.
During a presentation to county officials, Herman said revenues are projected to be higher than anticipated — nearly $123 million. Sales tax is expected to bring in $52.5 million, which is up about 3.4 percent from original projections.
"The increase in revenue is coming primarily from a very small increase in property tax," she said. "The rise in sales tax is a combination of both increased collection and growth in the economy."
Also discussed for the first time, was a plan to balance the proposed budget using around $1.1 million from the tobacco tax fund. More than $3 million was pulled from the fund to balance last year's budget.
Personnel expenditures for the 2015 budget are up from $66.7 million to $68.3 million, which Herman said is a result of the expected pay raises.
However, this year's operational budget is down .79 percent to about $37.5 million. According to Herman's report, most departments will likely keep level funding unless there is a specific reason for a decrease.
"We realize there are some instances where there will be a need to increase those budgets during the year, but because our main goal here was the salary increases, we did not address those in the operating budget," Herman said. "Those will be addressed as we close out the end of the year and see what funds are available to carry over."
Herman said the finance department won't know what carryover funds are available until December. She also said that would be entirely dependent on how much department supervisors spend from the funds they have budgeted currently.
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If we had a penny for every time we imagined taking a VW Camper Van on a road-trip, we'd probably have enough to pay for our gas the whole way. It's a dream that has always been met with the unfortunate truth of a VW Camper Van's age. They're old, and finding one in acceptable condition for a road trip is difficult and expensive. But today, we've discovered that our dream of surfing road trips may very well be alive.
The rumor of a new microbus has been floating around since the 2015 International Auto Show in Detroit when VW Development Boss, Dr. Hans-Jakob Neusser spilled the Volkswagen camper van beans. He stated that engineers at VW were working on a fully electric camper van, which is sure to mimic the electric "Bulli" microbus concept (pictured below) showcased in 2011 and 2012.
You may be thinking: "That Bulli doesn't look anything like our beloved VW camper van!" And we agree. But before we make for our pitchforks and torches, it's important to note that Volkswagen's team is taking the design of this icon very seriously. Here's a quote from Neusser describing the overall direction of the VW camper van.
"First the wide, solid, D-Pillar, second the boxy design of the centre section and, thirdly, the front end must have a very short overhang," he said back in January. "The distance from the A-pillar to the front end must be very short."
That's gibberish to us, but we trust that when Neusser says they're focusing on the classic design, he means it. Plus, we're excited to see a more sustainable and eco-friendly camper van.
The first concept of the new VW camper van is said to be planned for the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in January. That means there's only three months standing between us and our first glimpse of this reanimated legend. Once the concept is released we'll have more information to share and hopefully a more specific production time for 2017. Until then, we can only wait patiently with our thoughts.
We're hoping the new camper van offers a balance of comfort, safety, thoughtful utility, and contemporary groove. We think Volkswagen can pull this off splendidly, as long as they stay true to the classic design and remember what we want: spontaneous road trips, star watching from the roof, and enough cargo space for a few good friends.
Come by Leith Volkswagen of Raleigh today and see our incredible showroom. You can also give us a call if you have any questions about the VW bus, or tell us on Facebook and Twitter what you want to see in the new VW Camper Van. We'd love to hear your ideas and feedback.


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Though Spring is still on its way to earth, to be more precise Northern Hemisphere, we need to get prepared for the coming Spring/Summer fashion trends. The trends are summaried as follows :
1. Asymmetric
2. 3D Design
3. 80's Again
4. Shiny and See-Through
As usual, we will discuss each trend one by one in details later.