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Nov. 2006 By Edward Blanco (www.ejazznews.com)
One of the new young lions of jazz to look out for, Tommaso Starace is a rising new talent that hails from across the sea. Italian born and now London-based saxophonist Starace has just released his latest album which can be said to be a musical expression of the visual art of photography. Influenced by the way music can serve to compliment the visual arts whether in movies or a still photo, this CD was produced as a marriage of music and art centered around the work of world renowned Magnum Photographer Elliott Erwitt. Starace chose eight Erwitt photographs for which he composed original charts in an attempt to interpret the scene on each picture through jazzy melodies and harmonies.
This unique and fresh approach to a musical project provides a glimpse of this musicians multi-talents. Starace plays the alto and soprano saxophone, wrote and arranged all of the music and produced the album himself. A part of the London jazz scene for many years, Starace records this project with his band comprised of vibraphonist Roger Beaujolais, pianist Liam Noble, bassist Julian Bury and drummer Jim Hart all much in demand musicians of the London jazz circuit.
The music is played in a Bebop/Hardbop style showcasing some fine solo performances not only from Starace but from the other members of the band. The program opens up with the tune Keep Moving Please!" which does simply that in a lively up-tempo piece with a rhythm-based core. In contrast, the second track "Set Me Free," is a slow and mysterious chart that features Starace's skills on the sax in an emotional harmonic tune.
"Goodbyes" finds Starace on soprano weaving his mastery of the instrument through some delicious melodies accompanied by Beaujolais on the vibes in one of my favorite cuts on this album.
The next number "Tickets…Please!" is one of those slow and melancholy tunes with a warm and gentle flavor that you can lay back and relax to. The seventh track on this CD "Loving Gloves," seems to be tailor made for the sax man for Starace shines all over on this one with a passionate solo performance. Bassist Bury leaves his mark with a chorus of his own. Last but certainly not least is the number "Tongue in Cheek" the funkiest fast pace cut on this project and a terrific finale.
An entirely enjoyable CD of new and groundbreaking material of challenging music and excellent musicianship, this recording has all the elements of a successful album sure to garnish critical acclaim."


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As planet Earth has been reborn and since the 24 May 2017, we have moved into the new Epoch of planet earth's Being and therefore humankind, something immense is shifting deep within us and nowhere more profoundly than in our loving relationships with each other. We have to find new and higher levels of wholeness within ourselves, and then within our most intimate relationships with each other.
We are being called to step more and more into our authentic REAL, THE SOUL REAL, the truth of who and what we are: – at soul level. To me this means the return to truth and wholeness.
The veils of amnesia have been lifted and therefore at last our inner seeing, hearing, knowing returns and with it the 7 veils of the third eye may now be lifted for those who are ready to receive such a blessing and ask for it.
The deepest levels will be felt by those who are in the Twin Flame Union. More than this, with the veils of amnesia being lifted, we now have that gateway opening, where the old karmic negative patterns, hooks, ties and whatever withheld true love and union in the past, in whatever forms, now can be finally healed and put behind us.
The true Mystery of profound and total union, in the Sacred Partnership between the Divine Masculine and the Divine Feminine is now ready to express itself through those who are willing to walk that Highest Path of Purity, and to truly seek the face of the ultimate of Union, where the Divine Masculine is fully empowered and in balance within himself, and the Divine Feminine is fully empowered and in balance within herself.
One is not more than other, nor less than the other. They are BOTH empowered from the deepest Soul Level, and therefore now can at last find each other in far higher and in the deepest levels of soul expression, than ever before.
It is a Mystic Path, it is Path only for those souls who truly seek to find this on a much higher and more intimate level and then to know, that this is not for the faint-hearted, the uninitiated, those who are too scared to delve into the deepest depths of themselves, and the very Mystery of Life itself, and all of Creation. It means willing to be vulnerable in the depths of vulnerability, open to the core heart and soul, cleaved open if need be, and then in total truth and honesty, authentic and real. No hiding anymore.
If the Divine Masculine is willing to truly delve into the very deepest Mystery, he must learn to dissolve himself into the very essence of what it means to be the Divine Masculine in all its myriad of forms and expressions. This man is not afraid to face himself, and all his own inner dragons, and more than this, all the Mysteries of forms the structures of the cosmos, and what makes it work and tick, and in the process, FEEL into his heart, and soul, as much as into his magnificent mind. At last he has learnt to marry his own heart and feelings, with his mind. More than this he is in touch with the feminine side of himself, and knows it is there deep inside of himself, just as much as the Masculine is there. The Masculine is MORE than the feminine within himself, but it is there all right. He is not in denial of this anymore, he OWNS it and he is happy in his own skin.
The Empowered Masculine is now truly open to experience his deepest soul connection with the Omni verse from the heart and mind. He is going to asked to break new frontiers open for humanity in the fields of science where he married the metaphysical with the core sciences, and where he finally understands the inner music of mathematics, the immense harmonic frequencies held within them, where he starts remembering how to work with the crystalline Liquid Energy as expressed through the spiralling, coiling energy, and remember how to tap into the Ancient Energy Fields which have always been there, and now are being reactivated. His beautiful mind, is now fully employed to lift humanity into the realms of the 5th to 7th dimensional state, as he is the one who invents the structures, the forms, the mathematical equations, the sacred geometrical patterns, which now starts to understand at a much higher level. What never made sense, now starts making sense, as his third eye opens more and more, and he can at last see BEYOND the physical only, and into the realms of Infinite space.
The Superconscious Energy fields are there open and ready for him to finally understand and grasp with his heart/soul/mind, and he can only do that via the Feminine, for she is what gives him the keys and codes to do so. More than this she unlocks within him, what he could not access before, when he was totally in his mind, and cut her out of the equation.
The masculine is now moving more and more into this Higher Soul Self, fearlessly, in pioneering ways, and he is willing to give it his all to blaze new trails for humanity, but this time, he is balanced WITHIN himself, through heart and mind, in touch with the feeling side of himself, as much as the brilliance of his own mind.
With it comes the great healing of all he invented in all the past lives and existences on earth, which was destructive, which went against the Divine Cosmic Laws, and in truth, against himself.
The Divine Feminine, feels, yes, she feels, but she is also now seeking to marry the Divine Masculine within herself, with the Divine Feminine within herself. She is more Divine Feminine, but she also has that Masculine within herself as well. She is not afraid to delve into the deepest parts of her soul, and to bring about the deepest emotional healing for herself and the rest of humanity.
She is not afraid to break loose of all the shackles and restraints which were placed upon her for so many thousands of years, she is now out there with him, breaking open new frontiers for humanity, and she is teaching him to feel and express, as much as he is teaching her to use her own beautiful mind.
She is not shrinking herself anymore, and she not thinking herself less than him. Indeed, she is finally stepping up in soul empowerment, so that she can at last take her place next to him, equally soul empowered, equally blessed, and therefore she is not allowing herself to be overshadowed by him.
She dances the dance of life, the spiralling coiling dance of creation, for SHE IS THAT. SHE HOLDS THAT ENERGY, and she is loves it. She knows no beginning nor end, for she knows that the wheels are forever reinventing themselves, and therefore there is a great Omni verse of inner mystical knowledge she must return to humanity, which the Divine Feminine sealed off and took away with her, when she withdrew from the planet.
She is not getting past her own neediness. She is finally understanding the truth, that in Ancient Times, the Women were out there, fully empowered and working alongside him. She was not there JUST TO BE A WIFE AND HAVE CHILDREN. NO! If she was in her highest empowerment, she often chose not to have children and to fully be there in her highest empowerment and she was out there, blazing new trails along with him.
She only chose to have children, if she could fully co-create with him, for the highest and best of both concerned, and if they BOTH chose this, and then she mated for life with him, because BOTH were dedicated to the same highest calling and soul purpose, looking outward in the same direction, and then fully conscious of what a type of child they wished to co-create and how they would BOTH look after the child and nurture it into being, as it was a co-responsibility. Indeed, they would only have a child, if they both were in the highest and deepest alignment with each other, and their love for each other had taken on the deepest meaning, knowing that in the moment the child was created, it would take that energy of the creative act WITHIN it, from the moment of conception, and therefore then, know whether it was conceived in utter love, or not! Henceforth they would both nurture that unborn child into Beingness with great love, careful not to project anything onto the unborn, which was not in highest alignment with their love for each other, and what they in truth are within.
When the Divine Masculine is fully empowered, and whole, the Divine Feminine is fully empowered and whole, something profound happens. If they both are on the Mystical path, and deeply soul empowered, and deeply and profoundly seeking that union with each other, with truth, respect and integrity, and love, then they can seek the sacred sexual union.
It is not a path for everyone. So many romanticize over such a union, when in truth such a union will cleave both open to the core, for the fires ignited between them will bring out the best and the worst within both, singe and burn away all impurities.
First, there must be a deep soul connection for such a union to last, and to bring about ever deeper and deeper levels of love and union.
So often the emotional baggage will come up, from deep within – the false programming of this lifetime, that little boy and little girl within, and then all the past lives on this planet which often turned into warzones between a man and woman and all in between. If the emotional baggage is not released, if will come to the surface as separation, as alienation, as neediness, and wanting – wanting the other to complete one, wanting the other to be the saviour or the Knight in Shining Armour, and dreaming false dreams of love, which will not manifest, until the INNER work has been done and wholeness within returns. For often the old past life memory banks will trigger when one is with the beloved, and those old ghosts need to be laid to rest.
In my Twin Flame Soul Readings, this comes the fore time and again. I, myself experienced this profound when I was in France, and I had to release memory bank after memory bank of intense and unspeakable things which happened in those lifetime, even to remembering myself being shackled and chained as a Queen of my people, and then having my Beloved's head (which had just been chopped off), being shown me on a platter! This went into Egypt and wherever else, but release it all I had. I also understood then why I had difficulty in speaking out in this lifetime, and more than that to finally break loose of those shackles and the unspeakable, which happened during those lifetimes.
Remember that your soul has had many lifetimes, and many existences, and what you are now, is a sum of what you have been before!
True Love, is the love which has stood the test of time – and then emerges ever deeper and stronger than ever before, therefore brings the souls together in ever deeper, highest and more profound love and union. Indeed, they both go through a type of inner death, in order to be reborn into ever higher states of true love and union!
It is when on finally forgives the Twin and the soul one has been involved with for so long, in the deepest most soul-filled way, that one starts seeing the SOUL in its first innocence, when it was first born alongside of you, for in truth you are one soul. IT goes beyond words, such a revelation. You finally see your innocence and his innocence – there in truth are no divisions, there is no separation. The floodgates of the heart and soul open, and love pours through – beautiful, unconditional love, and deep acceptance where before the barriers sometimes seemed unsurmountable.
True Love and True Sacred Mystical Union, bring that deep innocence to the fore which was there at the beginning and is now finally allowed to come to the fore again, indeed to exuberantly allow the Divine Masculine and the Divine Feminine to express THROUGH you, like you are but a vessel, but an empty chalice, now being filled to overflowing.
It is in truth a LOVE AFFAIR with the profound DIVINITY within you and the honouring the DIVINITY of the DIVINE OTHER, WITHIN THE SACRED AND DIVINE EXPRESSION THROUGH BOTH OF YOU.
Such union ignites the kundalini (serpent coiling energy) plus the sacred eternal flame/fire, which is a cosmic creative energy force, that spirals/coils up from deep inside within our souls, our being.
The Sexual energy is NOT attached to the physical body, although the physical body is but ONE channel for expression. Indeed, when the SEXUAL ENERGY MERGES WITH THE SOUL ENERGIES AND THE DIVINE ENERGIES AMPLIFY this, it merges together complementary OPPOSITE energy forces, which in merging together, create wholeness.
It is in fact in the highest sense, the further one delves into the mystery, a deep alchemical TRANSMUTATION from one state or level of Christed Consciousness into the Higher Realms of the Sublime Divinity's most potent force.
Yet there should be that deepest soul desire, the deepest soul commitment and understanding to connect and merge ever deeper and more profoundly at SOUL level with the Divine Other.
This itself brings about profound experiences of unknown realms of Love, which truly only available to the purest seekers and those who truly wish to to dissolve into the deepest Mysteries of Creation, and allow themselves to be transformed into the highest soul expression of the Highest Service they can render TOGETHER.
For true sacred union, is not selfish. It will always serve the higher good, and therefore in merging their energy forces together, these two SERVE – they will be out there blazing new trails for humanity together, and not shrink from doing that.
The ALPHA AND OMEGA OF LIFE WORKS AND CREATES THROUGH THEM.
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Gizzard shad are nothing new; nor is the notion that bass like to eat them. However, the recent heroics with a Magnum Spoon by Jason Lambert, Clent Davis, Randy Haynes and others at Kentucky Lake have focused a spotlight on a point reflected in several of the new products debuted at ICAST.
Essentially, bass direct plenty of their attention to schools of smaller threadfin shad, but the big ones – the legitimate day-changers – are fond of big meals. Makes sense: Why burn time and energy chasing around a bunch of little baitfish when two or three super-sized entrees will hold you for the day?
Ben Parker, designer of the Magnum Spoon (available from Nichols Lures), bottom lines it: "There's a reason they call 'em largemouths."
Indeed, a quality bass will attack remarkably large meals, and several of the baits introduced at ICAST will put that theory to the test. Among the hefty artificials that made their debut at the Orange County Convention Center this week at ICAST are the Gan Craft Super Magnum 300 jointed swimbait, which stretches a full 12 inches – the largest to date for Gan Craft.
Elsewhere, SPRO introduced the Rock Crawler 55, a lifelike rat lure with an active tail and a big profile that would no doubt cause a big disturbance in your home or a fish's. Built with a wake-style lip, the bait looks like it will swim with tantalizing faux rodent flare.
Others include:
– Biwaa Divinator – a lanky soft-body swimbait with a lead-head, a belly treble and a tail spinner
– Strike Pro Pig Shad and Bandit Shad – a couple of heavyweight soft-body swimbaits that would fit well on lead-heads with stinger harnesses
– Savage Gear Hard Eel – a hard-body with replaceable eel tails
– Fairpoint Tommy Trout – a slow-sinking rainbow trout imitator that's always a good look for largemouth
– Biwaa Twin Pike – a jumbo twin-tail swimbait that should kick up quite a commotion
– Strike King KVD 8.0 – a jumbo square-bill crankbait that dives 7 feet
Big-Bait Accessories
Rods for these big baits need to have plenty of length and backbone with a flexible tip, and reels must pack large line capacity and a hard-core drag. A few new products answer the call.
Straight Talk Wireless pro JT Kenney likes Halo's 7-foot, 11-inch, heavy Titanium Series rod for slinging big baits.
"The exposed blank design is important for feeling the subtle tail motion of a swimbait," Kenney explains.
On the reel scene, Abu Garcia introduced the new Revo Beast, a 7:1 workhorse built on the classic Revo frame and fitted with oversized handles and knobs for maximum leverage. Pure Fishing's Paul Davis says the Beast packs a lot of fish-whipping power into an easy-to-manage profile.
"We wanted to keep it compact so it fits in your hand well," says Davis. "The reel has an all-aluminum frame and side plates to keep it rigid while you're throwing those big baits for those big fish.
"The big thing with this reel is the 22-pound max drag," he adds. "With the oversized knobs and handle, all that works together so you can land those big fish when they're digging for cover."
The Flip-Side
Notably, on the other end of the spectrum, ICAST brings us several diminutive products – particularly the Micro Critters series from Rebel. Essentially scaled-down versions of popular Rebel baits, the Micro lineup targets the youth market with a reconfiguration that fosters safety and ease-of-release.
Each bait in the series – MicroCrawfish, MicroMinnow, MicroCrickhopper, MicroPop-R – shrinks by about half. Most noticeably, the baits trade the treble hooks standard to their full-size counterparts for single barbless hooks.
The dual benefits are safety for little hands and quicker release for small fish.


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That's a bold promise, but they indeed served one of the most tender and smoky BBQ ribs in town. I like their home-style cooking feel versus commercialized BBQ Ribs in the market. The downside was that it was served at room temperature during the UTT, so foodies did not really get to fully appreciate its flavor. If you are looking for BBQ Ribs for your Noche Buena, check out Big Daddy Jay's. 🙂
Congratulations to Big Daddy Jay's All American BBQ for winning in Rockwell's UTT!
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"'Aint no bones about it, we've got the best 'cue in town!"
Two things I know to be true: nothing's better than a big pile of pork ribs slathered with BBQ sauce, and nobody does ribs better than we do it in the South!
I grew up and traveled most of the Southern USA. From the rolling hills and flat plains of Missouri, the sprawling terrains of Texas, all the way to charming Charleston, South Carolina where the people are sweet and the tea even sweeter! Barbecue in the South is more than just slapping meat on the grill. It's a whole sense of community, where your neighbors come out because they smell barbecuing meat wafting in the air, there's dirty rice and potato salad for everyone to share, and momma's banana cream pie for dessert!
THIS is what barbecue is, and this is what our family brings to you every time you take a bite of our true Southern-style comfort food. We start off with the choicest cuts of ribs, chicken, and pork marinated in sweet juices and rubbed with different herbs and spices. The secret though is how we cook our meats. Low and slow in our custom-built smoker, using only prime grade charcoal and wood chips that lend our ribs, pulled pork, and chicken that great smoky flavor that can only come from using a smoker such as ours. We finish it off with our Amazing Glaze, Carolina Gold Rush, Drunk Dunk, or signature White 'Bama BBQ sauce to give it the perfect tang every good barbecue should have. Pair it up with any of our Down-home sides, and you'll have the taste of the good 'ole South right in your plate!
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"Hugged by smoke, licked by fire, and kissed by sauce… that's how Big Daddy Jay does it!"
Li'l Jay's Plate – 1/3 slab of pork ribs and your choice of 1 Down-home Side (Choose between Durrty Rice or Summer Corn Salad) – P188.00
Big Daddy Jay's Plate – 1/2 slab of pork ribs and your choice of 1 Down-home Side (Choose between Durrty Rice or Summer Corn Salad) – P277.00
Grand Daddy Jay's Plate – 1 slab of pork ribs and your choice of 2 Down-home Sides (Choose between Durrty Rice or Summer Corn Salad) – P544.00
Recommended Beer Pairing: Smoked Pork Ribs is best paired with San Miguel Super Dry Beer.
Foodies' Comments:
- a little bit dry but tasty
- just the right balance of sweet, salty & tangy
- it's tasty flavorful
- pork ribs were fatty but flavor is good
- love the ribs. no chicken
- a decent BBQ. smoky but not served warm (hot)
- the flavor exploded in my mouth once i put it there
- tasty & soft. i would've liked to try this chicken
- soft, tender, tasty but not amazing
- ribs 🙂 delicious
- better w less fat
- pork ribs are tasty
- very good, very juicy & tasty meat
- ordinary
- we went back for more!
- fatty!
- yummy but salty
- good flavor. a bit dry
- a bit salty good taste
- not new
- too much fat
- love the ribs!
- a bit dry
- tender ribs
- excellent
- very flavorful even without a sauce. good!
- yummy but mejo matigas
- it's good
- soft but no taste
- nice even without sauce
- tastes like ham!
- nothing extraordinary
- ordinary BBQ sauce
- nothing special
- yummy! it tastes like a pugon asado!
- there's smell in pork
- fragrant
- fragrant!
- <3ribs!
- just good
- spicy very good
- very christmas-y
- good soft smoked pork
- tastes like hamonado
- really good. but not fall-off-the-bone level
- love it
- yum. a bit salty but yum. oily! great!
- tasty!
- where's the restaurant?!
- you can really taste the hickory smoke!
- tasty but too much fat
- really good even if it's not hot anymore
- cooked just right. very thankful.
- yummy sauce! ribs had a smoky flavor!
- recommended a lot! good flavors!
- tasty & it's not hard. can be eaten even by kids
- the ribs need some kind of sauce
- meat is super tender and delicious
- good to have BBQ sauce
- this should be served warm… otherwise- SEBO
- very tender
- love! not oily at all even the fat part is Yum!
- common taste
- love the same
- good
- flavorful but nothing special
- delicious
- i'd love it on rice
- more BBQ sauce pls
- needs more taste
- sweet, salty & tender <3 greasy lang
- love it! SARAP!
- marvelous!
- ok din so-so lang
- i love the smoky taste & boneless ribs
- want some sauce
- no BBQ sauce served
- kakaumay- more sauce!
- i'm not a fan of BBQ but wish i tasted more of it! love the smoked ribs!
- exelent
- lacks flavor
- perfect
- the meat was soft & savory
- should be served hot
- would've been better kung hot, mainit!
- it's great. love the ribs
- so tender & appetizing
- more tender, but good
- would go back to buy this
- same old same old
- sauce is awesome! this meat is tender!
- not bad ribs. nothing special
- the ribs were a bit too soft
- ribs were a bit salty, dry & tough
- this is how smoked pork ribs should taste like
- very tender & really good
- a bit overcooked, dry
- soft & flavorful <3
- the ribs are flavorful, not too smoky which is okay
- tender juicy pork
- too salty
- just ok
- kinda salty
- full of smoky goodness
- typical
- juicy & good flavor
- meat is soft but it needs sauce bec it's a bit dry
- best rib
- superb smoked pork ribs
- better if it was served hot
- meat was tender. great smoky flavor
- would taste better if warm
- yummy smoked ribs!
- tender+flavorful
- regular
- good BBQ taste but it was a lil dry. try adding sauce!
- meat is soft and flavorful
- my only suggestion: make it more tender but flavor is perfect!
- tasty even without sauce
- tasted like christmas ham, too sweet
- taste is similar to sweet ham
- sapat lang
- could be perfect if there's sauce
- wish it has more glaze, sauce
- meat a bit tough
- very tender
- ribs were tender but too fatty
- the ribs are too greasy. they're fat
- really tender, smoky & sweet flavor
- meat is very tender, flavorful!
- loved the smoked ribs
- good but salty
- very good
- tender ribs lacking a bit of taste
- doesn't stand out
- well done. meat was very flavorful
- super sarap!
- love how it tastes. like it has sauce but not dripping in it
- a bit bland
- best so far!!!
- perfect blend of sweet and smoky
- it gets better with every bite! 🙂
- melts in your mouth ribs! yummy!
- crunchy yet tender:)
- very tasty
- flavorful meat
- too familiar
- quite flavorful
- nothing special
- needs sauce
- average
- too greasy
- too oily
- very light and non greasy. loooks non fattening
- YUMMY! best served hot!
- okay
- i wish it had more smoky flavor to it
- very tender ribs
- really soft
- tender meat!
- flavor was nice. very tender
- better than i expected. not too fatty! nice taste!
- ok but ribs were dry
- salty
- juicy & smoky flavor are just right!
- 🙂
- needs more taste
- i can taste the distinct flavor
- very tasty. a little too slty though
- v.good
- love it!
- good but better with a little more flavor
- pork ribs are very tender
- tender juicy, no need for anything else
- very good
- bland
- pork is tender, loved the fat
- it is very juicy & tasty
- normal
- soft!
- so tender
- the ribs were very juicy & have nice smoky taste
- great BBQ taste but taste like asado
- meat was tender and you can really taste flavor
- ribs = quality
- can taste the smokiness which is good
- delicioso
- quite fatty tho flavorful
- good but needs BBQ sauce
- fatty but good
- good taste soft ribs
- less fat please
- the best!
- not hot a bit bland
- nothing special
- ribs need more seasoning
- a bit too salty and oily
- good!
- same taste as any normal ham
- tender flavorfu
- it was a bit dry, typical
- tender but a bit dry
- super delicious ribs
- ordinary but tasty
- cooked perfectly
- make the meat less fatty & not that fatty but soft and juicy
- pork ribs too much fat
- love the taste
- really yummy!
- meal was tender but dry
- common
- very good
- smoked pork ribs had flavor piercing the meat!
- a bit too greasy
- too sweet
- yummy
- i want to know where to get more of this
- salty
- so-so…
- good but not great
- the ribs melt in your mouth
- glaze really good
- good BBQ
- doesn't taste american! Tastes like asado!
- smokin' but needs sauce
- might be better if served hot
- better if served with BBQ sauce
- a bit salty at first but love the flavor!
- some parts tasted great but some didn't have any flavor
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This is the 5th of 10 articles on Sundays that look at the 990s to understand what is happening to nonprofits in general and give you some data for your own nonprofit. Today, the focus is on the ability of companies to make payroll. Is your next paycheck safe?
I advocate for nonprofits to set a 10% surplus target. Greg Crabtree has the same advice for privately owned companies. We are both worried about the bills that accumulate while waiting for cash to settle them.
- For companies that make a product, the operating cycle begins when inventory has to be purchased or built. Bills have to be paid. A sale occurs, but cash still may not appear until merchandise is shipped and the cash is transferred. The entire period has to be financed.
- For nonprofits, late payments by government can create a cash lag of months or years. Meanwhile, payroll has to be paid.
The largest nonprofit in the study so far, Children's Village, has an Accounts Receivable of 27% of Revenue and only 3 days of its next payroll on hand in unrestricted cash. There are 1,319 people on staff!
In a study of 14 nonprofits of various sizes ($1 million – $85 million revenue), 7 nonprofits showed a decline in the ability to make payroll over 4 years. The worst performer was over 2 months in cash arrears on payroll.
What can nonprofits do?
- They borrow from their restricted funds with the promise to repay
- They borrow from prepaid tuition and fees or prepaid money on government contracts
- They finance up to 75% of the collectible cash from government with a line of credit at a bank
- They blend methods and simply tell staff that payroll will be late.
Any company with less than two payrolls in the bank in cash is putting the wellbeing of families in jeopardy who depend on regular checks. Richard Reeves tells us that jobs that pay less than $120,000 face an increasingly expensive middle class lifestyle with more and more income insecurity.
Nonprofits have missions to do good – and that includes generous treatment of staff.
Calculate your own cash for payrolls from your 990:
- Copy the number from Page 1, line 15 and divide by 26 to find the Cash for One Payroll.
- Copy the numbers from Page 11, lines 1 and 2, to discover total Cash on Hand at End of Year.
- Subtract from the Cash on Hand, restricted assets on page 11, lines 28 and 29 to find Unrestricted Cash.
- Divide Unrestricted Cash by Cash for One Payroll.
If you have 4 payrolls in the bank, you have time to maneuver if bad days arrive. If you have less and less payrolls in the bank, you need to make a plan. Scaling Up business coaching creates a plan in 90 days, a quick win in the 2nd quarter and a 20% growth in revenue in the 2nd year. We're here for you!


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So when poking around Facebook, I found a link to her new blog and I had to take a look. "Yarns and Buttons." For craft-lovers, this is a must! :D But she also composed a story starring her Amigurumi, which I must say is brilliant. So please forgive the spelling and grammar errors--this story and visuals are awesome. Pure awesome.
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As I have written earlier, you can meet different recipes of stuffed cabbage depending on which part of the country you visit. Its name varies, too: on the Great Hungarian Plain it's also known as szárma, in Transylvania it's called takart. The ancestor of stuffed cabbage was the cabbage meat (káposztás hús), a stew-like one pot dish; stuffing the cabbage leaves with ground meat spread in Hungary only during the Turkish occupation in the 17th century.
The following recipe comes from Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county located in the north-eastern tip of Hungary. It borders Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania, its capital is Nyíregyháza. These cabbage rolls are stuffed with the mixture of ground pork, bacon, rice and sautéed onion, and cooked in tomato juice. If you don't have tomato juice, purée will do as well, just dilute it with water, just enough to cover the food. The cabbage leaves are cut in half lengthwise because the goal is to make as little rolls as possible.
- 2 medium heads of cabbage
- 1 big onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp oil or lard
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 500 g (~1 lb) minced pork
- 100 g (~3 1/2 oz) smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 200 g (~7 oz) rice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 – 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 pinches of ground caraway
- 2,5 – 3 l (~10-12 cups) tomato juice or 500 ml (~2 cups) tomato purée
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and core out the heads. Place a head (cored side up) in the boiling water and wait until you can easily peel the leaves with a wooden spoon one by one. Take them out from the water. Cut off the hard rib from the base of each cabbage leaf, then lengthwise cut the leaves in half (your goal is to make as little rolls as possible). Repeat the above process with the other head of cabbage.
While the leaves cool, prepare the stuffing. Sauté the finely chopped onion in oil or lard. Once it's done, turn off the heat and sprinkle the onion with paprika. Set aside and let it cool a bit. Place minced pork and finely chopped bacon in a bowl. Rinse the rice and add to the meat. Add garlic and sautéed onion. Season with salt, pepper and ground caraway. Mix them up with your hand.
Place a small amount of stuffing on each leaf, roll it up and gently tuck in the ends. When all the stuffing is gone, cut the remaining cabbage leaves into fine shreds.
Put half of the chopped cabbage into a large pot. Arrange the cabbage rolls on the top, seam side down, and scatter the remaining cabbage over them. Pour in tomato juice just enough to cover the food; if you use tomato purée, dilute it with water and pour in the cabbage. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot and slowly simmer for about 2 hours. Serve the cabbage rolls with sour cream and bread.


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June 25, 2013, 8:03 p.m. by Rosalind Team
Topics: Introductory Exercises, Programming
Intro to Python dictionary
We've already used lists and strings to store and process data. Python also has a variable type called a "dictionary" that is similar to a list, but instead of having integer indices, you provide your own index, called a "key". You can assign data to a dictionary as follows:
phones = {'Zoe':'232-43-58', 'Alice':'165-88-56'}. We can therefore think of a dictionary as a "function" that maps a collection of keys to values. As with lists, the values of the list can be of any type: strings, integers, floating point numbers, even lists or dictionaries themselves. For keys you can use only strings, numbers, floats and other immutable types. Accessing values of a dictionary is also similar to accessing values of a list:phones = {'Zoe':'232-43-58', 'Alice':'165-88-56'} print phones['Zoe']
Here, the output should be:232-43-58
Adding new values to a dictionary or assigning a new value to an existing key can be done as follows:phones['Zoe'] = '658-99-55' phones['Bill'] = '342-18-25' print phones
This should produce the following:{'Bill': '342-18-25', 'Zoe': '658-99-55', 'Alice': '165-88-56'}
Note that the new
'Bill'appeared in the beginning of the dictionary, not in the end, as you might expect. Dictionaries do not have an obvious ordering.
Remember that dictionaries are case-sensitive if you are using strings as keys. For example, 'key' and 'Key' are viewed as different keys:d = {} d['key'] = 1 d['Key'] = 2 d['KEY'] = 3 print d
Output:{'KEY': 3, 'Key': 2, 'key': 1}
Note how we created an empty dictionary with
d = {}. This could be useful in case you need to add values to dictionary dynamically (for example, when reading a file). If you need to check whether there a key in dictionary, you can use
key in dsyntax:if 'Peter' in phones: print "We know Peter's phone" else: print "We don't know Peter's phone"
Output:We don't know Peter's phone
In case you need to delete a value from a dictionary, use the
delcommand:phones = {'Zoe':'232-43-58', 'Alice':'165-88-56'} del phones['Zoe'] print phones
This produces the following output:{'Alice': '165-88-56'}
Given: A string
Return: The number of occurrences of each word in
We tried list and we tried dicts also we tried Zen
and 1 We 1 tried 3 dicts 1 list 1 we 2 also 1 Zen 1
To iterate over the words in a string, you can split it at each occurrence of empty space as follows:for word in str.split(' '): print word
For a pretty representation when outputting a dictionary, you can use the built in
.items()function:for key, value in dict.items(): print key print value


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Do you like jazz tones at your home? If you are, this post is great for you to read. You can create a warm and cozy environment with old guitars that cannot be used. Of course, we prefer to play guitar but if for some reason you cannot play it, you can always use it as a decoration. There are many examples of it. Let's check what we can create this time!!!
1. Guitar Garden
This is one of my favorite repurposed guitars. You can see that in this image, creator of this beautiful masterpiece used it like a little garden. The front face of the guitar is removed in order to create a space, next two shelves were mounted and eureka!!! You get yourself a repurposed hangable guitar decor that you can fill with greens or flowers. Of course, you can get creative and fill it with more items. You can find more detail about this item on the following source link.
2. Guitar Candle
If you like to add some lighting to the atmosphere in your room, this is also pretty good for you. The creator of this beautiful craft is definitely knowing what looks good on the guitar. Also, this design contains some greens, which gives us a hint that when we create our we should definitely think about it!
If you are looking for how to do it, please check below-mentioned source link.
3. Wine Guitar Decoration
Here we have another great example of repurposed guitar decoration. After removing the front face of the guitar, make sure to insert two shelves and make holes for wine glasses. The reason we make holes is to let wine glasses stand downside as seen on every bar. This great creating can be crafted by the following source link.
4. Guitar Lamp
This is another great design for your home. However, I would definitely use this design in the living room or guest room, or at least at the game room. This design has some work to do, but as you see the result is pretty satisfying. If you are looking for more detail please check the below-stated source link.
5. Floor Lamp Guitar
When you see this from the distance, you see an elite design that looks astonishing, however, this is actually made out of items that can be gathered at home easily. Pipes, couple lamps, and a guştar can create this beautiful design. Please check the below-stated link for more detailed information.
6. Guitar Shelf
Please see below-stated link for more detailed information
7. Table Lamp Guitar
Please see below-stated link for more detailed information
8. Guitar Bag Shelf
Please see below-stated link for more detailed information
9. Guitar Decor
Please see below-stated link for more detailed information
10. Decorative Guitar Shelf
Please see below-stated link for more detailed information


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This maze is a fun and unique way for your class to cover Operations and Algebraic Thinking core standard 5.OA.A.1!
Students LOVE mazes – they are a welcome change of pace. Traditional worksheets are so boring!
Your class will work their way through the 4×4 maze by solving 12 of the 16 expressions. Students will solve expressions containing some combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses.
None of the expressions have exponents. Most expressions have one set of parentheses, some have two sets of parentheses, and other expressions have no parentheses.
The included worksheet comes with both a 12 and 16 question option so you can instruct your students to solve the remaining four expressions after they have solved the maze.
Try after a test or quiz to give your students something to do while they are waiting.
This is an easy print & go activity. It comes with a worksheet and an answer key.
Just print it! There is nothing else for you to do! Give yourself an easy day while giving your class a relaxing way to practice core standard 5.OA.A.1!


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Here's my drawing from last week's sketching challenge photo. I've simplified the scene and used some artistic license with the colors of the outhouse.
Like all my sketches, it was done on regular drawing paper. I like an 11" x 14" or 9" x 12" Strathmore 300 series drawing pad. You can see the one I recommend on my brand new page "Sketching On Location".
Tip Of The Day: I have just started putting a piece of watercolor paper behind the sheet that I'm working on. It prevents the wrinkling of the sheets underneath from the moisture.
For our New Sketching Challenge, I'm posting another photo taken last July while on vacation in Crested Butte Colorado.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Outhouse With A Breathtaking View
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Don't drink the waterPosted by Dwayne under DR Tips
Comments Off on Don't drink the water
Well, that's pretty much standard for most foreign travel and the Dominican Republic is no exception to the rule. However it goes a little further than that. You likewise need to be careful with anything washed that you will be eating and don't forget that the fancy drink you sip on the beach likely has ice in it. Here are a few tips to help keep you away from the local clinic.
Water: Most of the larger motels and all-inclusive resorts are well aware of tourist sensitivity to the water and they don't want you sick. If you are in a heavy tourist area and the restaurant or hotel is a larger one that caters to tourists, then the ice you get in your Piña Colada, Rum and Coke, etc. is likely safe. If in doubt ask them if they use bottled water for their ice.
Bottled water is extremely common here, you will find it in the stores and your hotel will likely have a water dispenser where you can get water. Do not drink the tap water no matter how nice the establishment is! When you order a coke you will often get a bottle, however I do occasionally see "on tap" coke machines , YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL WITH THESE. On Tap machines use a carbonation bottle, a syrup bottle and then tap water. You will often see filters next to the machine where they filter out the water. Personally I won't take the chance! I recommend you stick to the bottled soft drinks. On tap bear is safer, the beer comes from kegs where the beer was processed and sealed from the factory. Still, it's most likely you will get your Presidente beer from a bottle.
Fruits and Vegetables: Another problem you need to be aware of is any of the uncooked vegetables washed in water. A very common side dish is sliced cabbage, which is the typical Dominican salad. When at home we careful soak our vegetables in a solution of water with a little bleach in it. I never trust that they take the same precautions. I know of too many people who have eaten at large all-inclusive resorts and have taken a chance with the salad only to find themselves visiting a clinic the next day.
Fruit is usually safe. The better establishments are usually careful to clean all their dishes with bleach and wash the outside of the fruit before cutting it so there is little chance of transferring bacteria to the food.
Cooked Foods: Likewise cooked food is usually safe. To be sure, it is good to order your eggs and your meats fully cooked, runny eggs and rare meat is inviting problems.
Finally: If you start to feel sick, or have sharp stomach pains it is good to have it checked out. There is usually a clinic nearby that can run a couple tests and treat you and the cost is very low. Waiting is usually not a good idea.


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Reign to Ruin
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As she hovered in the center of the room, next to a solid wooden table, she heard the doors shut and lock behind her, and her heart began to pound. A room like this was not where she expected the king to take her.
The swish of his cloak came close behind her and she was rotated in the air until she faced him.
Amara had only ever seen the king from a distance. And even then, she tried not to let her eyes wander to him whenever he was nearby. None of the other real servants looked at him directly, and she had always copied their behavior and posture as much as possible to try to blend in. But now that she had the chance to scrutinize him up-close, it was like finally putting a face to the horrible mental depiction she had of the king for so long.
Unfortunately, he was extremely good-looking. It was said that most of the Visant family were, but she'd never seen him close enough to realize just how good-looking he was. His chiseled features and refined appearance suited the room they were in, yet didn't seem to match his threatening appearance in the corridor, but she knew better than to take anything at face value with him.
His eyes were a deep brown, as was his hair, and both complemented his tan brown skin, but the other defining thing about him was his size. The man was enormous, even in the spacious room they were in. Perhaps because he was always well-dressed and surround by men of a similar size, he had never seemed quite so big from a distance.
While she examined him, the Alpha stared at her with interest, his eyes taking in everything about her. He then stepped back and began his assessment over her body, rotating her with the magic that held her to look over all areas of her, front and back. Anger trickled into Amara as he surveyed her. It was obvious he was sizing her up for his slave service, which infuriated her. If he thought she was going to allow herself to be the first Omega in over a century to be prostituted out to his dukes, lords, and noblemen, he had no idea who he was dealing with. There was plenty she had already seen in this room that could be used to enact the suicide protocol, and as soon as she had the change she would be following procedure. He was welcome to give her corpse to those depraved bastards—they would probably still use it anyway.
When he turned her back to face him, he observed for a long moment, an amusement growing among the curiosity in his eyes.
"Your anger is intriguing," he murmured, lifting a hand to her face. A rough finger trailed from the corner of her eye down her cheek. "I have to wonder what you could possibly be angry about since you are the one conducting illegal activities in my castle."
Amara held her eyes on him, even more annoyed she could not escape his touch. It sent a shiver down her, sparking a fear of strange men touching her while she was incapable of escaping.
"Admit it," he said, tilting his head to watch her. "Admit your true purpose here. There is no point in continuing with this denial when I have you so tightly in my grasp." His hand lowered down her neck to her chest. "I will not allow you any freedoms or any pleasures unless you are completely honest with me."
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Seeker Gateway
Seeker Gateway is school management application ,having a sharp modules ,now this version is boilerplate ,developers easy to extend.
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The Georgia Sea Turtle Center's (GSTC) Ride with Dawn Patrol program offers participants the unique opportunity to see what it is like to be a sea turtle field biologist tasked with daily nest monitoring on Jekyll Island. The morning will be spent patrolling Jekyll Island's beaches with our sea turtle patrol team, riding in utility vehicles (UTVs) and walking on foot, assisting with a variety of tasks, including potentially protecting nests, checking for signs of predators, and potentially observing nest inventories. The opportunity to work alongside our research scientists and AmeriCorps Members and contribute to efforts to protect the sea turtle population on Jekyll Island will make this an immersive experience one will never forget.
Purchase includes free general admission to the GSTC for each ticket holder. General admission can be used the day before, the day of, or the day after your scheduled ride along.
If you have any specific needs to participate, please call or email at least one week ahead of your reservation. Please call Reservations (912-635-4076) or email ([email protected]).
Participants should arrive at Great Dunes Pavilion at 6:45 AM and plan to be picked up by 7:00 AM (please bring your receipt/tickets).
This program lasts up to 3 1/2 hours and can include walkiing at least 1 mile and up to 4 miles on the beach.
Participants must be at least 6 years old. All minors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to insects and the potential for intense sun, we recommended bringing comfortable clothing, including a short-sleeved shirt, light jacket/rain jacket, shorts, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and closed-toed shoes.
Sea turtle patrol vests
- Water (at least 2 liters)
- Hat
- Sun protection
- Bug spray
Performing the following activities during patrol is grounds for immediate dismissal with no refund:
- Unauthorized handling or harassment of sea turtles
- Operate the vehicles at any given time
- Photography
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center does not guarantee that guests will observe a sea turtle nesting, a nest inventory, or sea turtle hatchlings while participating in the program. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is not responsible for any injury or complication that arises while participating in this program. Participants must comply with all instructions, including but not limited to vehicle safety and prohibited activities (e.g., touching a sea turtle). Non-compliance will result in the termination of the program with no refund.


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I finally did it! I made my own embroidery PDF pattern. Yay. To say I am excited is an understatement.
I listed it in my shop...right over here. Feel free to take a peek. If you like to sew, here's a great opportunity to try my pattern out for a sweet price.


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An Emory professor came under fire for her tweets criticizing the GOP health care plan in response to an update on the condition of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), who was shot last month at a congressional baseball practice.
"Wow! It's a good thing that [Scalise] has health insurance and that there aren't any caps," Charles Howard Candler Professor and Chair of African American Studies Carol Anderson tweeted July 5.
"[Scalise is fighting for his life] as are millions of Americans who are scared that they're going to lose their health insurance under GOP plan. We're all one calamity away," Anderson later tweeted.
The GOP health care plan, called the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), would dismantle portions of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republican leadership has been attempting to replace the ACA since gaining control of Congress and the White House, but has struggled to win the support of constituents and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
Anderson, who defended her statements on Twitter, told the Wheel that she still stands by her statements.
"The comment that I made was that it's a good thing that someone who has been seriously injured has health insurance with no caps," Anderson said. "That's really innocuous. I mean that's really humane."
The professor noted that the health care debate is not about "us versus them" but rather about all Americans — since everyone needs access to "really good health care."
Twitter users criticized the professor for politicizing the tragedy of the shooting and called for her termination.
"Keep poking the bear with lies and inuendo. Obamacare didnt touch costs, and doesnt guarantee health! Hope yer fired!" @TEAKane tweeted.
Scalise, who was hospitalized and released following the shooting, recently returned to the intensive care unit (ICU) of MedStar Washington Hospital Center with a "serious infection," according to a July 5 MedStar press release.
"Using his tragedy for political point re healthcare is despicable," @MomOnRight tweeted.
Some individuals, like @Intellitexan, defended the professor on Twitter: "She wasn't mocking Scalise – she was pointing out that current healthcare laws help people."
Another user, @shawnca123, also supported Anderson's tweets, writing,"She's making a valid point here folks! If you get shot sure hope your healthcare covers it!"
In a July 9 statement to the Wheel, Associate Director of University Media Relations Elaine Justice wrote, "Emory is committed to academic freedom, freedom of speech and the free exchange of ideas."
The professor also explained her criticism of the Senate health care plan to the Wheel, stating that while the ACA prohibits lifetime coverage limits, that the Senate bill, which allows caps to be reinstated, is "unfortunate."
"There's a differential [in our healthcare system] that is needless," Anderson said. "America has the most expensive health care system in the world and we have some of the poorest outcome. We're smart enough to figure this out because all of us need access to really good health care."
Emily Sullivan and Richard Chess contributed reporting.


text: PB&J 1 Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Has anyone on here been treated super badly by the Ummah? In what way? How do you overcome the sense of betrayal and the sense of being "kicked out" by your own Ummah? I asked some advanced questions about the deen and other sects of Islam (not because I wanted to join the sect, I just wanted some clarification about their teachings and how to do dawah to them) and I was treated like a spy/troublemaker. I ended up in tears... no one has ever treated me that way before and everyone involved knows I've only been a Muslim for a year and I have Autism. Now I understand the quote: "I'm glad I found Islam before I met the Ummah." It's super discouraging. In all my life I've never been treated so badly. Edited May 24, 2019 by PB&J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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'Change is the only constant' - and change has been constant in the engineering and technical recruitment arena throughout the last 10 years, with some jobs advancing, evolving or emerging every day while others fade into extinction. With technology essential to our everyday lives, technology has enabled the creation of tomorrow's jobs.
If we look back, in 2007, Facebook was in its infancy, Twitter was being launched, and nobody had iPhones. Ten years on, the world is a very different place, and so is the workplace. Jobs exist now that we had never heard of a decade ago.
Laura Preston, R&D / Engineering Contract Consultant at Redline Group takes a look at technical jobs that did not exist 10 years ago and how technology will continue to change the recruitment industry.
Driverless Car Technology
While driverless cars look set to wipe out the roles of taxi drivers and couriers, they have also created many new jobs. However, driverless cars are not able to mend themselves, therefore engineers, mechanics and software developers who work on vehicles will be increasingly in demand in the not-too-distant future.
Research shows there will be more driverless cars navigating in the major cities in the next few years. This also means the demand for engineers and mechanics who can work on these vehicles will continue to increase.
Cloud Computing Software Engineering
With the rise of cloud technology and mobile computing, brands are increasing numbers and learning to operate digitally and developing new systems and apps. The software sector is rapidly evolving, likely to produce exciting career opportunities and high salaries for engineers with the advancements of mobile expertise and cyber-security skills.
A decade ago, if a candidate said they currently worked in the 'cloud', most recruiters had no idea what they were talking about. This new way of storing, processing and and sharing data is called cloud computing, and it seems to be one of the biggest tech revolutions in the past decade. The term 'cloud computing' was first used at a search engine conference, when Eric Schmidt described Google's approach to software. Now lots of high-profile companies are looking to hire database managers, engineers and strategists who know how to manage and make the most of the data collected.
Cloud technology is crucial to organisations for building out or replacing their data centre architecture. Cloud Computing services are in demand because it makes life easier for organisations and help them save time and money. Even though the skill is considered one of the most in-demand skill, there's still a major skills gap in the field of Cloud.
An example of cloud software is Software As A Service (SAAS) an alternative way of using software. In the past software would generally be purchased outright and loaded onto a locally owned piece of hardware, SaaS normally refers to a subscription based model where the software is hosted in the cloud and accessed via the internet. There are a number of benefits of this to consumers, whether that is individuals using software for private purposes, or businesses. There has been an increase in SAAS developers, SAAS software developers and system engineers.
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers analyse and design solutions to problems in biology and medicine, with the goal of improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care. To meet the needs of ageing populations around the world and drive forward rapid innovations in medical technologies, including 3D printing and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), there will be a surge in demand for biomedical engineers to enter the workforce and advance the field of medicine.
3D Printing Engineer
In recent years, 3D printing has truly begun to capture the imagination of the masses, as low cost printers for personal use begin to make it possible for hobbyists and aspiring designers to create objects designed using CAD software. The benefits of 3D printing are likely to revolutionise many industries. The automotive and aerospace industries benefit from much shorter lead times than with associated traditional engineering methods such as casting or machining, allowing for much faster development and testing of new components.
Now, specialist 3D print engineers are a hot commodity within the industry, taking product concepts and transforming them into feasible money-spinners, making everything from space food to innovative smartphone cases.
App Designer
The concept of the smartphone and other smart devices has brought a significant wealth of roles in the digital sphere with the App Designer being at the heart of the development of mobile applications. With over one million apps in the marketplace and 75 billion downloads since 2007, app designers have the exciting and creative challenge of building new innovations and updating existing apps.
App developers tend to split between user experience architects (UAEs) and visual designers and sometime both. Today's app developer would probably have been working as a web developer 10 years ago, building desktop applications, webpages or infrastructure systems.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine learning represents a key evolution in the fields of computer science, data analysis, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides computers with the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning focuses on the development of computer programs that can adapt when exposed to new data.
As more companies adopt big data and data science technologies, there is an emerging group of individuals who have strong software engineering skills and are experienced using machine learning and statistical techniques. The need to build data products has given rise to what many are calling "machine learning engineers", individuals who can work on both data science prototypes and production systems.


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Its been a great year with some spectacular models and we are working hard to bring more you some awesomely sexy models going forward. More covers, more ...On May 4, 2016 / By shotbyjason
Name: Edith "High Sadity" Walters Sign: Virgo Dimensions: 34 – 28 – 38 Occupation: Customer Service Representative & Student Hometown: Bronx, New York Bio: This fearless, young beauty is crushing all obstacles in her way! ...On April 1, 2015 / By shotbyjason
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International Cosplay Day Singapore 2012 Roundup
International Cosplay Day Singapore (ICDS) was held over the weekend at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre. Though the small event was confined mostly to the convention hall, its sheltered exterior, and surrounding areas, the atmosphere was still very much like a carnival's – with a palpable buzz of excitement in the air.
ICDS promised to be a blend of Eastern and Western cosplay, and to promote an American-style convention-going experience. While the latter was thoroughly achieved – we felt it was much homier compared to the bigger, more sterile conventions available locally – the former fell a little short of the mark. Many cosplayers present were dressed to their Eastern nines: there were few Western cosplayers about.
Nonetheless, the mood of the con was buoyant. Apart from showcasing the top names in cosplay, such as Yaya Han and Jerry Polence, and photographer Jay Tablante, it also boasted up to 26 booths featuring local doujinshi makers, handicrafts, indie production houses, and even the Jedi enclave of FightSaber!
The two hour stage performance of Cosplay Chess proved to be the showstopper of the day. Silence settled on the con when the hall darkened and the stage lit up. Convention attendees were treated to an animated chess game between Medivh of the World of Warcraft universe, and of Shakespeare from Fate/stay night. Each character summoned 'chess pieces', or fellow cosplayers from their respective genres of Eastern and Western cosplay, and these individuals duked it out in choreographed fight performances. It was truly an epic adventure, and the recorded dialogue's many puns were met with boisterous approval from the audience.
ICDS 2012 was a dark horse that shattered expectations, and we'll be looking forward – eagerly – to next year's.
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Today I had a good day, I've been struggling a bit recently trying to juggle work and baby, something I'm told will never get easier! ......but I'm not going to moan about that, instead I'm going to tell you about wiggly jigglers which is a drop in 'event' at the Rich mix cinema on Bethnal green road every second Monday. It looks a bit like you have stepped inside a magicians dream, as there are chiffon scarves-( which are a real hit with every baby!) silver balls, bright lights, music, and crash mats everywhere, so much stimuli for babies and toddlers alike. I found it very good to get out of the house and meet other nice mums.
A lovely lady called Jasmine Pasch a movement practitioner comes round and talks to you about how your child is progressing with his or her crawling etc. and the best thing about it is it's only £3.00!
find out more here http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/wiggly-jigglers-copy260911/


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Protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline have been going on since the project was approved in July.
Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, and demonstrators and police have accused each other of violence. Law enforcement has used pepper spray, beanbag rounds, a water canon and a high-pitched sound generator meant to disperse crowds. The Morton County Sheriff's Department has described the protests as an "ongoing riot" and says it uses "the force necessary to maintain control."
The 1,172-mile pipeline would carry crude oil from North Dakota to a shipping point in Illinois. An unfinished section would pass under Lake Oahe about a half-mile from the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The tribe, which says the pipeline threatens drinking water and sacred sites, has been joined by other protesters.
Despite the clashes with law enforcement, many protesters say they are standing firm and plan to do so indefinitely. That means they'll be protesting well into winter.
You may have joined other Facebook users checking in at Standing Rock. There's more you can do to help ― without heading to North Dakota.
Sign a petition to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.
You can do that here.
Send supplies.
Thousands of people now based at the encampment will need shelter, food, and warmth to get through the cold temperatures.
The Sacred Stone camp has a fairly comprehensive website that includes current needs. Checks, cash or supplies can be sent via mail to: Sacred Stone Camp, P.O. Box 1011, Fort Yates, ND 58538, or 202 Main St., Fort Yates, ND 58538.
There's an Amazon wish list here.
Protesters said they also need a four-wheel-drive pickup truck and ask that those willing to donate one contact them at firstname.lastname@example.com. The truck "will be used for getting water, firewood, and other supplies to the camp," the protesters' website says. "We are in need so something that can handle harsh cold, snow, and steep dirt roads."
The Standing Rock Medic + Healer Council, which takes care of injured protesters, has an Amazon wish list that can be found here.
Donate to the Standing Rock Sioux.
The tribe is soliciting donations for legal, sanitary and emergency purposes via PayPal. You also may contribute by mailing a check (payable to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe ― Donations) to: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Attention: Donations, P.O. Box D, Building #1, North Standing Rock Ave., Fort Yates, ND 58538.
Donate to the protesters' legal defense fund.
As legal bills for protesters pile up, they're asking for help in paying processing fees. The PayPal account is email@example.com.
Pick up the phone.
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple, at 701-328-2200.
The White House, at 202-456-1111.
Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline owner ― Lee Hanse, executive vice president, 210-403-6455; Glenn Emery, vice president, 210-403-6762; Michael (Cliff) Waters, lead analyst, 713-989-2404.
Army Corps of Engineers, which issued the permit allowing construction of the pipeline, even though it would cross under the Missouri River within a half-mile of the Sioux reservation boundary, at 202-761-5903.
Volunteer to help Sacred Stone Camp if you have legal or media skills.
Email firstname.lastname@example.com, or phone 701-301-2238.
Educate yourself and others.
If you're unclear on what's happening at Standing Rock or what the Dakota Access Pipeline is, check out news updates here, and the Sacred Stone camp fact sheet below:


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Hayden Panettiere has broken her silence about the alleged domestic incident, which led to her father's arrest earlier this month.
The "Heroes" actress' father, Alan, was held on suspicion of felony spousal abuse on August 11th, after allegedly striking his wife, Lesley, three times.
The couple appeared on television following the incident, in an effort to clear up what they called "a big misunderstanding". And 19-year-old actress Hayden is now echoing her parents' claims, insisting Los Angeles authorities exaggerated the incident.
She revealed: "It was blown way out of proportion by a sheriff who wanted his 15 minutes of fame. My family is wonderful, so very happy. We're all great."
Reports suggest Lesley Panettiere called police after a fight with her husband. The incident is believed to have followed a fight at actress Eva Longoria Parker's Los Angeles restaurant Beso late at night on Sunday August 10th.
Alan Panettiere, a fire department official, was released from jail on $50,000 bail on Monday August 11th.


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Enroll in an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-Basic) training course, offered throughout the New York area, and take the first step to a real future in the rapidly growing world of healthcare with a career in FDNY, private, and hospital-based ambulance services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EMT-Basic Original training course involve?
Our EMT training course, which is offered throughout the New York City area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bronx, includes a mixture of practical and lecture-based instruction. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in practical skills as well as on written examinations. In addition, each student will complete 10 patient contacts in a clinical setting.
Students who successfully complete all course requirements will take the NYS EMT-Basic Certification exams.
At the conclusion of the course, the EMT Basic will have demonstrated competency in:
- Patient assessment
- Trauma care
- Managing medical emergencies
- Utilizing Basic Life Support equipment
- Hemorrhage control
- Fracture and spinal stabilization
- Managing environmental emergencies
- Emergency childbirth
- Use of a semi-automatic defibrillator
What is the job outlook like for EMT-Basics?
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics have been increasing steadily since 2002, and employment for these positions is expected to grow faster than the average through 2022. Job prospects are predicted to be good, particularly in cities such as New York City and with private ambulance services.
Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow by 23 percent between 2016 and 2022, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Full-time paid EMTs and paramedics will be needed to replace unpaid volunteers, as it is becoming increasingly difficult for emergency medical services to recruit and retain unpaid volunteers. As a result, more paid EMTs and paramedics will be needed. Furthermore, as the large baby boom generation ages and becomes more likely to have medical emergencies, demand will increase for EMTs and paramedics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also predicts continued demand for part-time, volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas.
What do EMT-Basics earn?
An EMT's pay depends on several factors, including the geographical area in which they work, the agency through which they work, whether they are employed in the private or public sector, their level of experience, and what level of training they've received.
According to statistics furnished by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, EMT-Basics can expect to make between $32,500 - $54,000 yearly + overtime and benefits, depending on these and other factors.
Who is eligible to enroll? Do I need a high school diploma/GED/driver's license?
You are eligible to enroll in an EMT-Basic training course if:
- You are 17 years old, or you will be 17 years old by the end of the month in which you plan to take the New York State certification exam.
- You can read, write, and communicate in English. All classes and tests are given in English.
You do NOT need a high school diploma, GED, driver's license, or US citizenship/green card to enroll in the EMT-Basic training course and earn your certification. However, these and other factors may affect your hiring potential.
A candidate with a criminal conviction may attend and complete all of the requirements of the EMT-Basic course. However, the candidate will not be permitted to take the NYS certification exam until the DOH has reviewed the circumstances of the conviction(s) and made a determination that the candidate does not demonstrate a risk or danger to patients. For more information about this policy, visit this page.
How long will it take to earn my certification?
Each of our courses involves 180 hours of training. Depending on the course schedule you select, attendance requirements may vary from 41 to 45 sessions, and the total duration of the course may be anywhere from 3 to 5 months.
When do classes start? Are there weekday/evening/Sunday classes in my area?
The EMT-Basic Original training classes are offered on an ongoing basis, in several locations throughout the New York City area, with varying schedules to accommodate our large student population. click here for our current schedule
How much does the course cost? Is there a payment plan available?
The cost of the course is $1775. This amount includes all required equipment (blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and CPR face mask) as well as the textbook.
The following payment plans are available:
Option A:
Pay in full at the first class and pay only $1350.00 in addition to the $375.00 non-refundable pre-registration fee
Option B:
$375.00 Non-Refundable Pre-Registration Fee
$700.00 at the First Day of Class
$350.00 at the First Exam
$350.00 at the Second Exam
Pricing for accelerated classes may vary. Please click your desired course for more information on the "EMT Course Listings" page
Payments may be made by check, money order, credit / debit card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover) and Chase QuickPay / Zelle.
Do you offer job placement services?
Emergency Care Programs can not guarantee job placement, but we will assist you in finding a job to the best of our ability. In the past, we have had excellent success placing our students in employment positions. Our students have been employed by a number of prehospital agencies, including but not limited to:
- Fire Department New York (FDNY) - EMS Division
- Transcare Ambulance Group
- Maimonides Medical Center - Ambulance Department
- Citywide Ambulance Corps
- Midwood Ambulance Corps
- SeniorCare EMS
- Assist Ambulance
I'd like to sign up for a class. How do I enroll?
To reserve a seat in a class, you must fill out a registration form online below:
EMT-Basic Original Training Program - current registration form.
You may also visit our office to register in person, or contact our office to have us mail a course listing and registration form to your address. Our contact information and office hours are listed here.
How do I get to your main office/training location/testing center?
Visit our directions page for directions to our main office, training locations, and testing centers.
I still have questions. How can I contact you?
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Carbon dioxide gets most of the attention in conversations about climate change, but there are other molecules that deserve some of the blame for the earth's rising temperature, including methane, which a study a few weeks ago reported was bubbling up from the Arctic seafloor.
Now a new report published on Wednesday in Nature addresses the impact of another greenhouse gas: nitrous oxide, or N2O, which is about 300 times as powerful as CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere. As with CO2, atmospheric concentrations of N2O have been boosted by human activity, mostly agricultural, by about 16% since the Industrial Revolution began.
But the Nature study throws an unexpected twist into the N2O story. Biologists had long assumed that the farming of cattle and other livestock was part of the reason for rising nitrous oxide levels, because the animals' grazing disrupts the natural cycle that draws nitrogen into the soil. Instead, according to new research, it turns out that in some places, grazing actually reduces N2O emissions. "It's quite surprising," says Steve Del Grosso, a soil scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, Colo., who wrote a commentary accompanying the research in Nature.
The field research took place in Inner Mongolia, where frigid winters are followed by relatively balmy summers a cycle that turns out to be key. "Grazing is like mowing," says study co-author Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, a professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. "It keeps the grasses short. When winter arrives, tall, ungrazed grasses trap the snow, forming an insulating blanket that keeps the soil below at a relatively warm 16°F or so."
On grazed land, by contrast, the snow just blows away, exposing the ground more or less directly to the chilly air and driving subsurface temperatures down to a few degrees below zero. At these temperatures, says Butterbach-Bahl, soil microbes some of which emit N2O can't easily survive. When the ground finally thaws in spring, the ungrazed grass not only has microbes ready to start churning out nitrous oxide, but also snowmelt to provide the water it needs to thrive. On grazing land, we see far less microbial activity, says Butterbach-Bahl.
Both Butterbach-Bahl and Del Grosso are quick to point out that the new findings cast no doubt on the fact that N2O contributes to climate change or on the fact that human-related agricultural factors (including soil and animal-manure management), along with chemical manufacturing, have driven atmospheric levels higher. The value of the new research, says Del Grosso, is that "it can give us a better understanding of where the emissions are actually coming from, so we can figure out where to concentrate our mitigation efforts."
Given that these results would apply to about a third of the earth's grasslands, which themselves cover about 20% of the land surface in temperate regions, that's important information: the Nature study figures that scientists may have overestimated N2O emissions from these areas over the past 100 years by as much as 72%.
But there's another caveat. "You can't look at grazing in isolation," says Del Grosso. "It might reduce N2O emissions, but cattle and other livestock generate heat-trapping methane when they digest food. Grazing can also lead to soil erosion, and it can alter the ecosystems in other ways as well."
In short, this is a study whose results are surprising, and clearly significant but whose place in the bigger picture of how to deal with climate change remains to be seen.
Lemonick is the senior science writer at Climate Central.


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We Fall Down. Your Grace is Enough. Here I am to Worship.
These are all songs that Chris Tomlin has written and/or performed. Some of them are very, very good songs. Tomlin is the Texas-based Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) star who was once a staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is currently the worship leader at Louie Giglio's Passion City Church in Atlanta. He is, by all accounts, a wonderful performer.
However, Tomlin is headlining a "worship night" sponsored by KLOVE and AiR1, and is partnering in the process with several cultists and non-Christians. His website says the point of the the night is to "bring unity to the church" and is actually part of a larger tour in April and May. Performers include a number of CCM stars. However, several of those CCM stars fail at the middle "C" and do not represent the Biblical church, which Tomlin ostensibly seeks to unify.