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The Fourth Annual UC Undergraduate Research Day was held at Southern New Hampshire University on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015. This year's Undergraduate Research Day was our largest event yet, with 73 projects and 95 student participants.
This collection includes the abstracts of all projects presented at Undergraduate Research Day as well as the full text of those projects submitted for archiving. It represents the diversity of projects presented on April 8th, and it is a testament to the intellectual rigor and sophistication of the students of Southern New Hampshire University. This year students presented research in the form of panel presentations, works-in-progress roundtable presentations, and poster presentations. Student projects this year also included a Student Housing Design STEM competition and robot roundtable. Projects were submitted from across the three schools and represented research in numerous disciplines. Many projects represented traditional research practices while others were an example of community-based research.
View the abstracts with links to full text of all Undergraduate Research Day 2015 items.


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Newswise — Today is World Emoji Day, the third annual celebration of the expressive smiley faces and images that are an increasingly common part of text vernacular.
But emojis may be more than just a fun communication tool. In fact, sending and receiving emojis in the workplace could have an impact on productivity and innovation in the workplace.
University of Delaware management professor Kyle Emich, whose research explores the effects of emotions on teams and performance, answered a few questions on the possibility of emojis influencing workplace behavior:
Q: How and why do emojis impact emotions?
A: In our lab, we normally induce emotional states by showing people happy or sad video clips or pictures. For example, we show students a video of a dancing dog and hippo to make them feel happy. There is no reason why receiving an emoji cannot similarly induce a happy or sad state.
People also tend to mimic what others are doing, so seeing someone else in a good or bad mood could cause you to mimic that mood through something called "affective contagion." So, since emoji use facial expressions, they may effectively induce affect by making people feel the emotion the emoji displays.
Q: When test subjects' mood improves, what happens to their performance?
A: In one study I published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, our research team gave subjects a murder mystery. Subjects came into the lab in groups of three, and each of the participants had access to clues that the other two did not. The key to solving the mystery was combining that unique information.
We found that when you're in a good mood, you're more likely to try to initiate your team's communication process by asking people what information they have and creating an open environment where they're more likely to share information. And if you share information, you're likely to solve the mystery.
Q: So a positive mood boost could help you to collaborate more effectively?
A: And good moods can encourage people not just to work with others, but to help them as well, since good moods are associated with increased pro-social motivation (the desire to build social relationships).
I visualize it like this because I used to live in New York: Someone's walking down a city street, they get a nice message and they're just friendlier. Or, if you're thinking about a work problem and you're stuck on the problem, getting a nice positive jolt can really help you to think of an answer that you haven't thought of before since being happy is also linked with being creative.
A third way emojis may impact your mindset is by broadening it. Interestingly, in a paper I published in the journal Social Networks, my co-authors and I found evidence that this can impact how you see your social network, by making you more likely to consider people that you might not normally contact. Since emojis are already on a device that contains your entire network, they could be particularly effective for encouraging people to interact with acquaintances.
Q: What other impacts do positive mood boosts like this have?
A: People used to believe that feeling happy was a goal in itself, and we all know feeling happy is good. However, now we know that beyond that, a good mood has many other positive effects. This mainly stems from an increased level of dopamine in your brain, which allows you to be able to connect things more quickly and to consider more elements of your environment as connected. So, you are better able to seek out a diverse set of information, connect that information and come up with creative and useful solutions.
Therefore, receiving a positive emoji, or any emoji that makes you happy, has the potential to allow you solve problems in new ways, be more helpful and be a better member of your organization.


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This statistic highlights BOX's Retention Rate Worldwide, reported on a quarterly basis from Q1 2016 onwards.
Box Inc. is a cloud management and file sharing service for businesses. The company uses a Software- as- a -Service (SaaS) cloud passed platform where users can collaborate on content both internally and with other external parties, applications, implement data protection, etc. Box Inc. is an American company founded in 2005 and based in California. Users can determine how their content is shared with others. They offer three types of accounts: Enterprise, Business, and Personal. A mobile version of the service is also available.
The platform allows users to view, share, and collaborate on content, across various file formats and media types. They also offer a free basic version for users to experience their platform and some of their services. Box simplifies work for leading organizations globally like AstraZeneca, General Electric, Morgan Stanley, etc. The main competitors of Box Inc. are Dropbox, AWS. Atlassian, Sharefile, Sugar Sync, etc.
Retention rate is the number of customers retained to the number of customers on the brink of leaving. The retention rate for Box Inc. has been reducing over the years.
In early 2016 the retention rate was at 123% but had reduced to about 117% by the end of the year and has been declining ever since then quarter on quarter.
The retention rate in the first quarter of 2017 was 116% which then dropped to 115% in the second quarter and then remained steady at 115% for the remaining quarters of 2017.
The retention rate dropped to 114% in the first quarter of 2018 and then continued to fall and went down to 113% in the second quarter, 112% in the third quarter and 110% in the fourth quarter.
This decline continued into 2019 and the rate fell down to 109% in the first quarter and 108% in the second quarter after which it stabilized at 108% for the remaining two quarters of 2019. The retention rate started to fall again in 2020 to 107% in the first quarter and is expected to go down to 106% in the second quarter and 105% by the third quarter of 2020.
The declining retention rate is a cause of major worry for Box Inc. The retention rate has fallen by almost 18% in the last five years. The company needs to find a solution to retain its customers. With innovative products and sustained marketing Box Inc. can hope to improve these numbers in the coming years.
Despite the falling retention rate Box Inc's revenue has been increasing over the years. Their revenue in 2019 was $608.52 million which was a 20% increase from the previous year's revenue of about $504.19 million. The revenue is expected to further increase in 2020 to around $700 million. The growth in revenue can offset the decline in retention rate, but the company needs to make sure that the decline in growth rate is less than the growth in revenue. Hopefully, Box is able to improve the rate in the coming years if not immediately as the company still has a lot of potentials to grow.
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Color of the year 2012 – Pantone Tangerine Tango
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Every year about this time color forecasters says what they believe will be the color of the year. So for 2012 Pantone Tangerine Tango 17-1463 is the one, this color combines the happiness of yellow, with the energy of red.
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Robitaille Curtis stretches trapeze net across void at Atrium Townhome in Montreal
An atrium ringed with wooden slats and topped with netting is the focal point of this slender Montreal dwelling, which has been overhauled by Canadian studio Robitaille Curtis.
Located in the city's Westmount neighbourhood, the Atrium Townhome project involved a major revamp of a narrow, rectangular home that was cramped and outdated. Robitaille Curtis, a local firm, sought to open up the home and create a more contemporary look. Particular attention was given to a 9.7-metre-high atrium at the centre of the dwelling.
"Our design embraces this feature and heightens the experience of its dynamic interior volume," the studio said in a project description.
The most dramatic move entailed stretching a trapeze net across the top of the atrium to create a children's play area. Riggers from Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil provided and installed the netting, which is level with the floor slab.
"The use of a net in this location precludes the need for guardrails and opens the floor plan to unimpeded views to and from the third floor," Robitaille Curtis said.
At the base of the atrium, the team added a modern black fireplace, which overlooks the dining room. Above, a large white bookcase is accessed via a 5.5-metre-tall steel ladder. In addition to providing storage space, the shelving adds visual interest to the atrium and draws the eye upward.
On both the ground and second levels, slats made of vertical-grain Douglas fir surround the light well. The wooden screens give the void a sense of enclosure, while also serving as guardrails.
Beyond the atrium, the team reconfigured rooms to create a more open atmosphere. On the ground floor, the kitchen was relocated from the front of the home to the rear, where glass doors open onto a covered terrace and newly designed garden.
Also on the ground floor, a wooden unit called "the cube" was placed between the atrium and the living room. Acting as a spatial organisation element, the cube helps guide movement through the ground level. It also houses a closet, a small bathroom and pocket doors.
Throughout the home, the team used a restrained palette of colours and materials. Wood is paired with concrete floors and white lacquered cabinetry, which combine to "create a crisp, clean and warm" ambiance.
Robitaille Curtis was founded in 2013 by landscape architect Sophia Robitaille and architect Andrew Curtis. Other projects by the studio include a renovated Montreal kitchen the features grey cabinetry, brass accents and ash flooring, and a cabin in the Laurentian Mountains that sits atop wooden pilotis.
Photography is by Adrien Williams and Marc Cramer.
Project credits:
Architect: RobitailleCurtis (Andrew Curtis, design architect; Marie-Eve Lamarre Brodsky, staff designer)
Landscape architect: RobitailleCurtis (Sophie Robitaille, design landscape architect; Teressa Peill, landscape architect)
Structural engineer: Lateral (Thibaut Lefort and Alicia Gallagher, engineers)
General contractor: Avantage Plus
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As expected, Cate Blanchett has joined the cast of The Hobbit, reprising her role as Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlorien. In addition to Blanchett, several other actors have joined the cast. Ken Stott will join the cast to play Dwarf Lord Balin. Sylvester McCoy will be taking on the role of Radagast The Brown and Mikael Persbrandt will play Beorn. They join quite a large cast that includes, but is not limited to James Nesbitt, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish and Ian McKellen.
For now, the only other information we really know is that Peter Jackson will direct and Howard Shore will compose the score. And, of course, the film will be shot in 3D, aiming for a December 2012 release date.
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The best Keller Santa Portraits just made a big big improvement! Ivey Photography has teamed up with the Keller based event venue The Keller Roundhouse to present The Storybook Santa Experience. Santa will be available by appointment to visit children from Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and other surrounding communities from October 18-December 18, 2019.
The Keller Round House is located at 107 W. Vine Street in Keller, TX. Normally reserved for events such as weddings and large meetings, Ivey Photography will be transforming the 1700 square foot space into Santa's Wonderland for The Storybook Santa Experience. Each family will experience the magic of Santa's workshop, meet him at his writing desk, bake magic cookies with Mrs. Claus and enter a beautiful snow scene through a secret passage.
Keller and the neighboring communities have always supported Ivey Photography by making the more than 1-hour drive to the Midlothian studio. This year, Santa is just around the corner. The short drive to Southlake is about 10 minutes, Grapevine about 15 minutes, and Argyle is less than 10 minutes away.
For information about The Keller Roundhouse, please visit their website. For more information about The Storybook Santa Experience, visit iveystudio.com/santa.
Ivey Photography is the leader in experience based Santa portraits in the United States. For over ten years, our artists have been creating one of a kind moments between children and Santa Claus. Our proprietary digital art is a unique blend of photography and painting. Our clients come from all over the world including Nigeria, Australia and over 20 states in the US to experience our Storybook Santa Experience. Join us in one of three Dallas Fort Worth locations, Keller, Richardson or Midlothian between October 1 and December 24.


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An academy once labelled one of London's worst comprehensives has been judged outstanding in all four categories by Ofsted.
Burlington Danes Academy, in Shepherd's Bush, was this week celebrating its exceptional journey to success since being placed in special measures in 2004.
Ofsted inspector Linda Austin visited the school last month and reported: "The mission to provide the very best education for every pupil within a caring and safe environment has become a reality in this outstanding academy."
Principal Dame Sally Coates and senior vice principal Michael Ribton joined five years ago after the struggling state school joined academy group ARK Schools - and has since seen a remarkable transformation.
In a major education speech in 2011, Prime Minister David Cameron praised the academy for setting an example for other failing schools across the country. The school has seen soaring GCSE and A-level results, and Dame Sally was knighted in the New Year's Honours List in January for her great leadership.
She said: "It is a stunning achievement for the school and the ARK School's network. I am so proud of my staff."
Ken Bromfield, governor and former pupil, said ARK Schools was central in turning it around.
"Burlington Danes is now established as an outstanding school, serving the community in which I was born and raised," he said. "So my gratitude to all staff regarding their role in what has been achieved is heartfelt.
"There is no question in my mind that the decision to bring Burlington Danes under ARK's wing was the vital step on the hard road to success via Sally and her fantastic team."
In the report, published this week, inspectors commented: "Given their starting points, students make outstanding progress resulting in above average attainment, especially in English and mathematics."
The report noted that the number of students eligible for free schools meals and who speak English as a second language are both well above average, children come from a range of ethnic backgrounds and the school has an on-site unit to support students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
Under new rules set out by Michael Gove, tougher inspections mean that just around five per cent of schools will now be awarded the highest outstanding grade.
Burlington Danes' journey continues when it opens a new primary school on its Wood Lane site in September next year.


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OurStage has teamed up with Calle Ocho, the largest attended Latin party in Miami, to launch the "Estrellas De Carnaval" Competition. This celebration of the Americas is a giant 23 block party stretching over Little Havana and featuring great music, food and festivities representing all the flavors of Latin Life.
Eight Latin artists, selected from the Top 20 ranked artists in the channel, will be invited to perform on the Estrellas De Carnaval Stage at Calle Ocho 2011 on March 13th. After each performer has given their all on the stage, audience members will be able to call a designated 1-800 number to vote for their favorite performance of the day. The artists with the most votes cast will be considered the Grand Prizewinner and will also receive an electric Gibson guitar as well as a meet-and-greet with the King of Calle Ocho and Ms. Carnaval Queen and her Court (past carnaval royalty has included Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Chayanne, Thalia, Jon Secada, Elvis Crespo, Cachao Lopez, Willy Chirino, Olga Guillot and Desi Arnaz to mention a few).
Participants must be thirteen (13) years of age or older at time of entry and must be a legal resident in the state of Florida. Entries must contain vocals, but do not have to consist solely of vocals. Entries may be accompanied by musical instruments.
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Passion Pit Kindred(Columbia)
Unlike most 28-year-olds, Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos probably hasn't spent much time in Ikea. The early success of his Chunk of Change EP and its subsequent LP Manners made the band an indie-pop darling and led to a deal with Columbia Records for sophomore follow-up Gossamer. A few gigs headlining festivals is all it takes to leave the world of budget home furnishings behind, and that's a real shame, because with new LP Kindred, Angelakos may not realize that what he's released is the musical equivalent of a white HEMNES bookcase.
Passion Pit's go-to sound is ebullience - pure, reckless and relentless. Arrangements soar skyward with a propellant distilled from unicorn dust and 180-proof euphoria. Each track is coated in a layer of glossy lacquer that glistens under light and proves pleasing to behold.
In this regard, Kindred is no different than its forebears. At least half of its 10 succinct offerings adopt this formula, including the two singles Lifted Up (1985) and Until We Can't (Let's Go). Both feature hard-hitting 4/4 time signatures, over-dubbed vocals, and the pitch-shifted white noise effects that flash "DROP" when a motorway billboard would be a bit too subtle. Each verse exists to find the chorus, half the words are sung in Angelakos' stratospheric falsetto range, and no ear could fully process the bevy of spritely sounds that flutter about in the background. From a superficial perspective, the trademark sheen is slathered on as thick as ever.
The problem with Kindred comes when that polished topcoat is peeled back. Passion Pit's previous hits were wholly consuming in their infectiousness and exuberance. The hooks were huge enough to haul in a marlin, but it was the instrumental riffs and cohesiveness of composition that netted Angelakos a sea of followers. There was the mellifluously meandering keyboard of Eyes as Candles, the undulating baseline of Kingdom Come, and the percussion in Little Secrets that just begged for more cowbell. Kindred, in disappointing contrast, is devoid of these salient sections. Five Foot Ten stutters along with basic chord pulses and erratic embellishing sounds that contribute nothing to mood or memorability. Where the Sky Hangs opens with a promising instrumental passage, but it proves a prelude to the chorus' vocal melody and proceeds repetitiously to a merciful end. Angelakos' hooks still show up in droves, but they amount to partial credit for a project that requires so much more for the A-grade results of which it's proven capable.
With cost as no object, what consumer would prefer an Ikea bookcase to one crafted from solid oak? The beauty of music is that quality and cost have no correlation — LPs don't vary significantly in price. And unlike previous Passion Pit releases, Kindred's arrangements are a heap of disjointed sound fragments glued into a form that exists solely to support the glossy veneer. They splinter when deconstructed and creak under the weight of their structural responsibilities. They're tolerable in a transitory sense provided that better will one day be attainable, and the sad irony is that Passion Pit was that 'better' on previous releases. For Angelakos' long-time fans, hope abounds that Kindred will prove to be a manufacturing defect rather than a new and misguided philosophy of design.4 May, 2015 - 04:25 — Benjamin Jones


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Romantic Seychelles
| Day 1 Arrival in Mahe
Arrival at Mahe Island airport. Meet & greet by our local representative at the airport. Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check into the hotel. After that, you will visit the Bel Ombre Beach and enjoy the water sports activities. Overnight at Mahe.
Day 2 Mahe
After breakfast, you will proceed to Full Day Discovery Tour Of Mahe. Explore the court building, museum, post office, Clock tower. A short walk around the Albert Street and see the colorful markets. Overnight at Mahe. (B)
Day 3 Mahe to Praslin
After breakfast proceed to Praslin by ferry. Transfer to the hotel and Check-In. Rest of the free at leisure. Overnight at Praslin (B)
Day 4 Praslin
After breakfast, you will visit the Anse Kerlan Beach and enjoy the water activities such as diving, snorkeling, and deep fishing ( At Own Cost). Next, you will visit the Anse Lazio and enjoy the beauty of clear blue water and white sand. Overnight at Praslin. (B)
Day 5 Praslin
After breakfast, you will visit the Craft Village and explore the Seychellois Cultural Heritage. Next, you will proceed to Praslin Museum. Explore traditional artifacts such as ancient musical instruments, endemic, and medicinal plants during your visit. Overnight at Praslin.
Day 6 Depart Praslin
Today after breakfast, proceed to airport by ferry to board flight to next destination or to hometown with lots of memories to cherish for a life time. (B) Tour Concludes!
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Getting down with the Garcettis at the Getty House Holiday Fair
We were thrilled to be included in Engage LA: The Gift of Giving-- a holiday fair hosted by Mayor Garcetti and the Getty House Board of Directors.
Engage LA featured products made by various LA based social enterprises that give opportunities to Angelenos touched by homelessness, domestic violence, and other challenges.
Our team members and artisans had great success selling our hand crafted goods along-side many other inspiring organizations whose work we love, such as; MADE by DWC, Skid Row Coffee, LA LGBT Center, Homeboy Industries, The People Concern, Chrysalis and many more.
Thank you to the Getty House for including us in this fantastic pop up holiday fair and to all the wonderful attendees who supported our program.


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...but not the church:
Christians are hard to tolerate. I don't know how Jesus does it. Bono
I hate when people do stuff like what I'm doing right now: "If you read one book this year, make it this one." (Actually reminds me of a great Steve Taylor quote from the advertising from I Predict: 1990: "If you buy one album this year, buy mine too.") I tend to ignore it on purpose... as if to say, "Obviously you are in throes of some kind of mania and need to be brought down a couple of notches."
Look, I'm not condoning my behavior - I've managed to miss plenty of very good books, movies, albums & games this way. (If it wasn't for the kind persistence of Matt, I'd have missed Yspahan with this kind of dumb-butt snobbery.)
So, when I tell you that every person in leadership in a Christian church ought to read Dan Kimball's new book, I don't want you to blow me off. Go pick this up & let it mess with your head & heart. Give it the chance to burrow under your defenses & get you thinking about what kind of impressions those of us who call ourselves Christ-followers leave with the way we "do church." This may sound odd, but quite honestly, I don't blame people in our emerging culture for what they think about us. If I weren't a church leader or if I weren't friends with Christians who really are following Jesus in a loving and balanced way, I would probably judge Christians and Christianity based on what I could see from the outside. And it isn't a pretty picture.
Based on outside observations of Christians, there's no way I would want to become one of them. I wouldn't want to become an angry, judgmental, right-wing, finger-pointing person. I wouldn't be saying that out of rebellion against God or the church; I would simply conclude that from observations of Christians and from not wanting to change into something I wouldn't want to be like. Dan Kimball, They Like Jesus But Not The Church


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Drink booze; help pooches & kitties!
The second Fur Ball Happy Hour of the year will be held on Wednesday December 9th from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm at 1 Tippling Place (2006 Chestnut Street).
The Fur Ball Happy Hour benefits the Morris Animal Refuge, which is the first Philadelphia organization dedicated to sheltering and re-homing pets, and they continue that legacy today by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program, fostering, humane education and more. There's no cover, but donations to the Morris Animal Refuge are much appreciated.
Happy Hour specials include:
- $5 Select Appetizers
- $6 Punch Drinks
- $9 Select Cocktails
Plus there will be a chance to win tickets to the 2016 Fur Ball gala!
The next Philadelphia Fur Ball will be held on March 19th, 2016. The Morris Animal Refuge will be celebrating 142 years of helping Philadelphia's homeless pets!
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SGU 2.09 "Visitation" Episode Guide
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Crewmembers left behind on a seemingly ideal world over a year earlier make a mysterious return.
Guide | Transcript
MGM/Syfy.com Official Summary
Official summary is not available as this episode has not yet aired in the United States.
Opening Credits:
- Robert Carlyle as Dr. Nicholas Rush
- Louis Ferreira as Col. Everett Young
- Brian J. Smith as 1st Lt. Matthew Scott
- Elyse Levesque as Chloe Armstrong
- David Blue as Eli Wallace
- Alaina Huffman as 1st Lt. Tamara Johansen
- Jamil Walker Smith as MSgt. Ronald Greer
Guest Starring:
Closing Credits:
- Written by Remi Aubuchon
- Directed by
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- "In other writerly news, Paul and Carl are brainstorming #6 and #7, while Rob and Remi look to tackle #8 and #9." — Joseph Mallozzi, February 11, 2010
- "Today, we spent the morning beating out Remi's script – episode 9. Alas, no title as of yet but I'm sure Remi will come up with something truly inspired in the next couple of days. We'll finish up by filling in the missing moments tomorrow..." — Joseph Mallozzi, March 17, 2010
- "In addition to further discussion on Remi's episode and a meeting on a couple of the HUGE sets being built for the show's second season..." — Joseph Mallozzi, March 18, 2010
- "And I hear that both Remi and Brad will be putting out their scripts early next week, episodes #9 and #13. I really think there should be a rule that prevents a writer from putting out a script until all of the preceding scripts in air order have been released. I'm going to try to regain my writing mojo tonight by having a couple of drinks and forcing the issue." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 23, 2010
- "Remi handed in his first draft of episode 9, Visitation, and some of the character developments in that episode impact several scenes in Resurgence – meaning I'm going to have to reconsider my attack on the scenes in question." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 29, 2010
- "...Remi is working on his rewrite of Visitation..." — Joseph Mallozzi, May 3, 2010
- "...Remi continues his rewrite of Visitation..." — Joseph Mallozzi, May 12, 2010
- "Remi is working on his rewrite of episode #9, Visitation, in which the crew must fathom a baffling encounter." — Joseph Mallozzi, May 14, 2010
- "It involves a visitation from some unexpected guests." — Remi Aubuchon, writer, in Mallozzi's weblog, June 15, 2010
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Jurassic World 2 Has Added One Of The Get Down's Stars
When Jurassic World became one of the highest-grossing movies ever, it came as little surprise when Universal Pictures announced a sequel. Since then, news has been slow regarding the follow-up, which has seen some creative shake-ups in its development phase. The film's plot and most of its cast are still unknown, but now the film has announced one of the first new additions to Jurassic World 2. Justice Smith, who most recently was seen in Netflix's The Get Down, has officially joined the cast.
The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop and they report that Justice Smith will be the latest to take a trip the most famous/only dinosaur theme park. No details about Smith's character were revealed, but one would wager that it's important given that he's one of the first new additions to the cast to be announced. Smith will be running from dinosaurs with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the only two confirmed returning cast from the 2015 blockbuster. (Though BD Wong's likely back, as well.)
Jurassic World 2 will be Smith's largest film to date. The young actor recently played the lead of Ezekiel in Baz Lurhmann's The Get Down, a musical drama on Netflix set in 1970's Bronx. Smith also appeared in the film Paper Towns, an adaptation of a YA novel that starred Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne. Before he makes his trip to Isla Nublar, Smith will appear in an off-Broadway played called Yen, which opens at the end of January.
It's looking more and more likely that Jurassic World 2 will feature a cast largely of new characters. With Jake Johnston not returning for the sequel and most of the other characters dead, Jurassic World 2 is due for some fresh meat. Toby Jones and Rafe Spall join Justice Smith as fellow new kids on the block, both of their characters being kept under wraps.
Though the faces in front of the camera will be largely new, the behind-the-scenes team will largely remain the same. Colin Trevorrow, director of the first film, returns as an executive producer and co-writer of the screenplay alongside Derek Conolly. Too busy developing his Star Wars movie, Trevorrow has passed the director's chair to J.A. Bayona, the man behind A Monster Calls and The Impossible.
The plot of the film is still unknown but given the set up of genetically spliced dinosaurs from the first film, audiences might be in for more new creatures in the vein of the Indominus Rex. There's still much more to be revealed before Jurrasic World 2's release into theaters on June 22, 2018.
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Online mattress retailer Casper left something out of its new campaign -- its own name. The company is rolling out a trio of lo-fi spots catering to insomniacs who've made it past the late-late-night shows and have nothing left to binge watch. The ads, which will air on Comedy Central, TBS, TNT and AMC, feature what seems to be cheap stock footage-like film. The sun sets, a salmon leaps upstream through white water, sprouts spring up from seeds, all set to cheesy smooth jazz and electronic tracks. The copy, in vintage-y typeface, reads, "Can't Sleep? Call (888) 890-2040. It's free." The "Casper" logo never appears.
Created in-house, the ads seem like bait for something that might get you in trouble with your spouse. But dialing the number simply leads you to various aural aids designed to help get you to dreamland -- hitting anywhere from 1-8 will call up sounds of the ocean, wind chimes, a trip back in time to the '90s (dial-up screeching that might actually give you nightmares instead of zzz's), a hypnotist, a conference call and more.
VP of Communications and Brand Engagement Lindsay Kaplan explained that consumers' media and tech overconsumption has pushed us into an "'age of anxiety' tipping point. It's 2017, stress is up, and sleep is down," she said. "So why haven't mattress companies addressed the real reason why most Americans are tossing and turning? The dinosaurs of the mattress industry continue to use marketing jargon and manufactured specifications to manipulate consumers." That led to Casper's decision to "focus on the escapism of sleep, the absurdity of dreams and the pleasure of a life well slept."
The campaign itself "isn't about selling mattresses," she said. "We're selling sleep. Our goal is to remind you that sleep is essential to happiness. The mattress comes later. For now, lie down, take it easy, and let us tell you a good story."
Perhaps that's why it takes forever to even get to the "Casper" name in the campaign. When listening to the dial-in number, consumers will have to wait till the recorded voice explains "#9" to even find out the company itself is behind everything -- that's number finally hooks you up with a Casper representative.


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Constance Fenimore Woolson: Bibliography
Catalogue of Letters of Constance Fenimore Woolson. This resource is made available through the generosity of Sharon L. Dean and Resources for American Literary Study (AMS Press). From Sharon L. Dean, "Constance Fenimore Woolson's Letters to Dr. William Wilberforce Baldwin," Resources for American Literary Studies, vol. 31 (2007): 126-155. Copyright 2007 AMS Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Constance Fenimore Woolson Society Page. New URL. This authoritative and comprehensive scholarly siteincludes a chronology of Woolson's life, bibliographies of primary and secondary works, calls for papers, pictures, teaching resources,and information about the CFWS.
(Thanks to Hugh MacDougall and the woolson-l list for the above link.)
Cheryl Torsney's list of Woolson letters available in research collections.
Constance Fenimore Woolson Page at the Legacy Site on 19th-century American Women Writers. Edited by Grace McEntee of Appalacian State University, this page is part of a site on 19th-century American women writers. It includes biographical information and links to these works:
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An Arcadia cyclist has died three days after he was injured in a collision.
According to the Pasadena Star-News, 16-year old Roger A. Lewis of Arcadia passed away Tuesday morning after he was taken off life, following a collision just before 10 pm Saturday at Santa Anita Blvd and Duarte Street.
Lewis was stopped at the red arrow in the southbound left turn lane of Santa Anita; shortly after the light at the intersection changed to green, he reportedly swerved to the right and was hit by a 2008 Chrysler Sebring coming up from behind in the next lane. He was thrown from the bike, suffering major head injuries.
No explanation is given for why the victim might have moved out of the left turn lane and into the path of the car. And yes, police suggest that there were witnesses in addition to the driver.
It would seem more likely that the driver drifted into the left turn lane where the rider was waiting. However, it's also possible that Lewis may have changed his mind and decided to go straight without checking for traffic behind him, or that he might have been forced to swerve for some reason.
Unlike motor vehicles, the small size and weight of a bike and rider often make it difficult, if not impossible, to determine the exact point of impact in a bike-involved collision. As a result, determining exactly what happened and who was at fault usually rests on witness statements.
In this case, the question is whether there were in fact independent witnesses who saw Lewis swerve to the right, aside from the driver and/or passengers in the car.
Toxicology tests were pending on both the victim and the 26-year old driver, who was not identified. However, police note that drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision.
The paper also notes that Lewis was riding a fixed-gear bike; however, that would not seem to have played any role in the collision as it was described. They also note that he wasn't wearing a helmet; whether that could have made a difference in this case would depend on the speed of the car that hit him.
This is the 66th cycling fatality in Southern California this year, which equals the six-year annual average for the region. It's also the 22nd bicycling death in Los Angeles County, which is just two below last year's total.
My prayers and sympathy for Roger Lewis and all his family and loved ones.
Update: Roger Lewis' former classmates react to his death, via Arcadia Patch.
Meanwhile, Boyonabike! stopped by to remind us that the Arcadia City Council rejected plans to develop a new bike plan, with the Mayor of the city — who claims to be an avid cyclist — stating he doesn't think bicycling can be a legitimate form of alternative transportation. This death can, and should, be laid directly at their feet.
The description in the press of how this collision unfolded continues to eat at me, as it just doesn't seem to make sense that he would wait in the left turn lane until the light changes, then swerve to the right without warning. But I guess anything is possible.


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Graduate student participation needed for quality of student life survey
The Kansas State University Graduate School is collaborating with the University of Oklahoma to explore factors influencing the quality of graduate student life. Graduate students at both K-State and OU are requested to complete an online survey that has been distributed via email. Results of the survey will be used as input into the Graduate School strategic planning for 2025 and for assessing current services offered for our graduate students. Graduate students are encouraged to complete the online survey when they receive the email reminder with the link to the survey from OU.


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Sony's Bullet Train, starring Brad Pitt, saw $4.6M in Thursday previews which began at 3pm at 3,596 locations. The pic is estimated to bring in around $30M this weekend as summer's last big tentpole before a two-and-month drought sans four quad movies.
Interesting to note, though not necessarily a comp since it was branded IP, is that Bullet Train from director David Leitch had previews that were not that far from what his Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw posted back in early August 2019, that being $5.8M.
Next to late summer Thursday previews, Bullet Train is ahead of The Meg's Thursday ($4M, $45.4M opening) and also last year's The Suicide Squad at $4.1M (even though that latter title was day and date on HBO Max and saw a start of $26.2M).
Critics are sour on Bullet Train at 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences love it more at 83% on RT.
Universal/Dreamworks' Easter Sunday starring Jo Koy saw $500K at 2,400 theaters which began at 5pm yesterday. Thursday preview comps for Easter Sunday are around that of Marry Me (even though that was day and date on Peacock) which was $525K, and ahead of August 2019's The Art of Racing in the Rain which was $450K. The family comedy is expected to open in the mid single digits this weekend. Critics aren't fans of Easter Sunday at 32% Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes.
Universal fired up the marketing campaign for Easter Sunday back in March which saw trailer placements in front of Jo Koy's sold out "Funny is Funny" comedy tour to entice his fan base to see the movies in theaters. An interactive QR code was displayed on screens at his stand-up shows, sending them to the film's Fandango page. Jo Koy also showed up at CinemaCon in late April leaving exhibitors in stitches and sharing how Steven Spielberg saw a universal comedy in the stand-up's story.
The film campaign also included a 30-second spot in game six of the NBA Finals, placement in seven TV premieres including The Bachelorette, Better Call Saul, So You Think You Can Dance, The $100,000 Pyramid and What We Do in the Shadows. Additionally, Easter Sunday sponsored an episode of Family Feud which featured Jo Koy and his real-life family vs. Lydia Gaston and her real-life family. High-impact digital placements ran on Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok Top Feed along with a digital presence on YouTube, Female Lifestyle and Cinephile sites.
There was a partnership across the AAPI community included a #GoldOpen VIP event which included a screening and Q&A which was part of Gold House's Meta Gold Talk series. There was also a comedy showcase hosted by Jo Koy spotlighting up and coming AAPI comics and a Rise for Comedy VIP Comedy Night in partnership with Rideback Ranch which included more than 300 press, influencer and talent attendees (including Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Lisa Ling). That event featured a panel on Representation in Entertainment moderated by Kathy Lim (Director of Media & Journalism for the McCarthy Foundation), a comedy set including Ronnie Chang, Jimmy O. Yang.
Among movies in regular release, Warner Bros.' DC League of Super Pets led Thursday and the week with $2.2M and $33.8M respectively. Universal's Nope was second with a second Thursday take of $1.56M, -26% from Wednesday, and second week of $27.4M and total of $87.3M. Uni was third with Minions: The Rise of Gru with a fifth Thursday of $1.46M, -8% from Wednesday, fifth week of $17.9M and a running total of $325.8M. Disney/Marvel's Thor: Love & Thunder was 4th yesterday with a fourth Thursday of $1.3M, -12% from Wednesday, and fourth week of $19.9M for a running total of $306.8M. Paramount's Top Gun: Maverick in its tenth Thursday saw $1.17M, -3%, for a week's total of $13.5M, and running total of $654.1M.


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Our last inspection was in July 2018 and our school was graded as "Good" in all areas with an overall effectiveness grade of "Good". Governors and Staff were delighted that the strengths of our school were recognised and celebrated. Please read our full report by clicking on the link below.
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Pseudacris brimleyi Brandt & Walker, 1933
Brimley's Chorus Frog
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Pseudacris brimleyi Brandt and Walker, 1933
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1. Historical versus Current Distribution. The historical range of Brimley's chorus frogs (Pseudacris brimleyi) is unknown. Their current distribution is in the Atlantic Coastal Plain from northeastern Georgia to southern Caroline County, Virginia (Hoffman, 1983; Mitchell and Reay, 1999).
2. Historical versus Current Abundance. There are no estimates of population size or densities. Brimley's chorus frogs may be locally abundant.
3. Life History Features. The life history and ecology of Brimley's chorus frogs were summarized by Wright and Wright (1949) and Gosner and Black (1958b).
A. Breeding. Reproduction is aquatic.
i. Breeding migrations. Brimley's chorus frogs apparently do not migrate. Initiation of the calling period depends on temperature but usually begins in February or March. Males call from perches on or beneath vegetation and usually partially submerged in water. Extreme dates of calling are 7 March–22 April in Virginia (Mitchell, 1986) and 19 February–17 April in North Carolina (Brandt and Walker, 1933). Brandt (1936a) heard calls in November. Mitchell (1986) noted egg laying from 10 March–22 April in Virginia.
ii. Breeding habitat. This species breeds in shallow flooded fields, red maple (Acer rubrum) swamps, ditches, floodplain pools, woodland pools with sphagnum, ditches or pools in logged areas, and shrub thickets (Gosner and Black, 1958b; Mitchell, 1986; personal observations).
B. Eggs.
i. Egg deposition sites. Eggs are laid in small gelatinous masses attached to vegetation, usually grass stems, in shallow water.
ii. Clutch size. Maximum known clutch size is 300 (Gosner and Black, 1958b).
C. Larvae/Metamorphosis. The larval period is short, lasting about 30–35 d and as long as 60 d (Gosner and Black, 1958b). Mitchell (1986) reported finding newly metamorphosed animals from 12 May–17 April. Size at metamorphosis is 8.6–11.0 mm (Gosner and Black, 1958b).
D. Juvenile Habitat. Apparently similar to that of adults.
E. Adult Habitat. Adults have been found well away from water in mixed pine and hardwood forests, pine forests, secondary dune scrub forest, forested wetlands dominated by red maple, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and cultivated fields (Gosner and Black, 1958b; Buhlmann et al., 1994; personal observations).
F. Home Range Size. Unknown.
G. Territories. Unknown.
H. Aestivation/Avoiding Dessication. Unknown.
I. Seasonal Migrations. Brimley's chorus frogs apparently do not migrate.
J. Torpor (Hibernation). Overwintering sites are apparently underground. Brandt (1936a) noted that this frog appears to remain active throughout the winter except during freezing weather conditions.
K. Interspecific Associations/Exclusions. Brimley's chorus frogs are sympatric with American toads (Bufo americanus), upland chorus frogs (Pseudacris feriarum), spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer), southern chorus frogs (Pseudacris nigrita), and southern leopard frogs (Rana sphenocephala).
Mecham (1965) obtained experimental hybrids between Brimley's chorus frog and mountain (P. brachyphona), ornate (P. ornata), southern, and upland chorus frogs.
L. Age/Size at Reproductive Maturity. Brandt and Walker (1933) noted that the smallest male measured 24 mm and the smallest female was 27 mm. Age at first reproduction is unknown.
M. Longevity. Unknown.
N. Feeding Behavior. The diet of this frog has not been studied, but Brandt (1936b) noted that specimens he examined contained insects, spiders, and debris.
O. Predators. Brown (E.E., 1979) reported a Brimley's chorus frog in an eastern ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus) from North Carolina.
P. Anti-Predator Mechanisms. Unknown.
Q. Diseases. Unknown.
R. Parasites. Brandt (1936b) found ten species of protozoans (mostly opalinids), two species of trematodes, seven nematodes, and one acanthocephalan in 55 individuals from North Carolina.
4. Conservation. Brimley's chorus frogs are not listed in any state in which they occur, but regulations in Virginia do not allow commercialization (Levell, 1997).


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JH21 Pneumatic power press machine
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JH21series open back press with dry clutch and hydraulic overload protector
Open Back Press with Fixed Bed, a kind of thin sheet metal processing universal press imported advanced technology of AIDA company in Japan, which is suitable for shearing, punching, blanking, bending and shallow drawing. The structural feature is as follows:
I. Brief introduction of structure
1.The frame is welding with whole steel plate which has high rigidity, reasonable structure and beautiful design.
2.The press adopts the vertical crankshaft structure. The distance of fulcrum is short and the crank is rigid.
Driving gear is installed into the frame and gear is immersed in oil reservoir. Customer could choose Electromagnetic governor (Wannan motor factory), which is stepless speed regulation within a certain range and enlarge the area of craft.
3.The press adopts Italy low inertia combined dry friction clutch and brake made in Shanghai OMPI, which has little passive inertia, low energy consumption, reliable interlock of clutch and brake and long longevity.
4.The slide is a whole cast form construction which adopts hydraulic overload protector made in Showa, Japan with agile and reliable action. After overload, it can reset automatically to reduce the down time and improve the availability of press. High pressure oil seal which is imported from German is installed in slide high pressure cylinder.
5.The shut height adopts electric adjustment, which has digital display. Its display is 0.10mm.
The press adopts hexahedral rectangle lengthen gib, which has high guiding precision and steady precision.
The press has pneumatic balancer, which reduce the second stroke. It runs smoothly to improve the dynamic precision
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6.The control part adopts PLC from Mitsubishi, which is efficient to guarantee the reliability of control part.
7.The press adopts dual valve from TACO, Japan, which can guarantee the safety and reliability of clutch.
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WORKNC Auto5 Module, for 3X Positional Systems. Allows for the transformation of 3 Axis toolpath into 5 Axis toolpath, to avoid collisions
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Brian R. Sanderson joined the Firm in 2015 after 18 years in practice as a Principal with another local firm. He has tried cases to verdict in all of the local courts, including the Federal courts. He is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Medical Malpractice Section.
Mr. Sanderson's practice is concentrated primarily in the representation of individual and institutional health care providers. He has defended the largest hospitals in the District of Columbia and Virginia, as well as community hospitals, emergency care centers, long-term care facilities, specialty and primary care practice groups, individual physicians and other licensed health care professionals.
Mr. Sanderson also counsels clients regarding credentialing and disciplinary issues, Department of Health Profession proceedings, patient confidentiality, consent issues, and general risk management matters. In addition to health care liability, his experience includes defending products liability, legal malpractice, and premises liability claims.


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Defending Against A Charge Of DWI/DUI
An arrest on suspicion of drinking and driving can affect your driving privileges and even result in a jail sentence. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney to make sure that your rights are protected before you hastily accept a plea bargain and all the headaches that come with it.
Any disposition of your case other than an acquittal will result in a conviction that will remain on you record forever. IF YOU AGREE TO OR RECEIVE PROBATION, THAT IS A CONVICTION WHICH CANNOT BE EXPUNGED OR SEALED. DWI PROBATION is a conviction that will remain on your record FOREVER!
Working To Save Your Driver's License
Many people do not realize that, in Texas, an arrest for DWI does not automatically mean you lose your driver's license. Instead, you have the right to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to contest your license suspension. This request for a hearing to contest your driver's license suspension must be received by the Texas Department of Public Safety no later than the 15th day after your arrest.
More importantly, this hearing is crucial to your defense in the DWI criminal case. Because the proceeding is related to your criminal case, you get earlier access to evidence that could get the charges reduced.
DWI Probation
If you are placed on probation for DWI, you will be required to report to a Probation Officer each month for the entire time you're on probation and pay probation fees for the privilege. You will be required to pay a fine of not more than $2,000.00 for a DWI 1st conviction and not more than $4,000.00 for a DWI 2nd conviction, payable in installments during the term of probation.
If you are convicted for a DWI 3rd or more you could go to prison for anywhere from two to 10 years and be fined up to $10,000.00.
Other Civil Penalties for DWI conviction
After a conviction for DWI the Texas Department of Public Safety will assess a surcharge of at least $1,000.00 each year for three (3) consecutive years. Normally, the TDPS will notify each convicted person within ten (10) days from the date a judgment of conviction was entered. Failure to pay the surcharge will result in an automatic suspension of your driver's license without notice. If you are already suspended, you are still required to pay the surcharge assessed before your license can be reinstated.
Don't Wait To Take Action
Time is of the essence. After you are arrested, you have just 15 days to request an ALR hearing. If you wait beyond the 15th day, your license will be suspended, and that suspension could be for up to two years. Additionally, you will owe reinstatement fees to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) before your driving privileges will be restored. The Texas Department of Public Safety does not send you notices advising of what needs to be done or when. You need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Your best chance to keep your license and minimize other punishments is to call me as soon as possible after your arrest.
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Whether this is your first DWI arrest, or you have prior convictions on your record, I will provide solid, effective criminal defense representation. For a free initial consultation with me about your case, please call 940-531-5370, or email me through this website.


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Davis Industrial delivers 24/7 service and industrial maintenance on conveyors and offers full fabrication services on a regional scale emphasizing the importance of proactive solutions achieved through highly skilled technicians.
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Good morning!
Orange you glad it's Friday?!
Might I just say that I am super pumped for the OSG Bikini Body Boot Camp! My inbox is flooded with your emails telling me that you have had a long winter and you are ready to get in shape for the summer. Awesome stuff. I never expected to get such a response for this challenge. I am so motivated to get into great shape knowing that all of you are with me on this! Stay tuned this weekend for updates in the OSG BBBC!
My mom and stepdad arrived last night! Yippee. It is so good seeing them and spending time with them. We sat around the dinner table until about 11:30 last night drinking tea and catching up.
I prepared my mom last night for what was to come this morning. Her first ever Green Monster!
Here was my mix today:
- 4 cups baby organic spinach
- 1.25 cups Soy + Almond Milk
- 1 Tbsp flax
And my mom's 'First Timer Green Monster':
Mom's Contents:
- 1 cup baby organic spinach
- 1/2 large banana
- 1 Tbsp flax
- 3/4 cup soy milk
My mom also had some Raisin Bran cereal and I had some Spelt cereal (not shown).
We both agreed that we'd spare you this morning's sans-makeup shot! lol.
My mom's taste test?
She liked it! Although, she didn't drink the whole thing. lol. She's pacing herself I guess. She had about half and is going to drink the rest later. :) I think a lot of people have a hard time getting over drinking GREEN in the morning. Once you get past that, it's easy as pie right?
Look what my mom brought for me on the plane!! Her old bread machine! This SANYO (they make breadmakers!?) beast is about 12-13 years old!
HOME BAKERY! How fitting :)
I laughed when I saw it. It looks so dated! We are going to make a loaf today. Let's hope it works! :) If so, I will be making weekly bread for only pennies a week.
Well, my mom is almost downstairs again.
I am putting her to work today! lol. She is going to help me type up Glo Bakery recipes. Right now I just have them all chicken scratched on paper. I have my first ever baking assistant. :)
Bikini Body Boot Camp Challenge of the day:
- Today's challenge is to do 3 sets of push-ups. How many per set? Do as many as you can until you can't do anymore. That is what I always say!
- Pick 2 of Wigg's awesome abdominal exercises and do them for as long as you can (try for 30-60 seconds each)
Have a GREAT day! See you later.


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Obtaining the necessary documents to teach in Korea can be really stressful and a big headache if you do not know where to start or how to go about it. From experience, following a methodical order of things needed to be done will help speed up the process. Every citizen coming to Korea has a different route to follow and one needs to know the specific requirements for their nationality. The method of obtaining documents is different in every county. So what may be allowed in America, may not be allowed in South Africa.Read More
Teachers Share their Experiences While Living Abroad!
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Okay so you're ready and excited about coming to Korea and teaching at ChungDahm right? You've made a great decision, but not so fast cowboy. First, you are going to need a Certified Criminal Record Check from the RCMP on the basis of fingerprints. Second, you will need to have your University Degree photocopied and notarized and then certified by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea or Embassy depending on where in Canada you are situated. In this blog I will take you step-by-step about how to obtain your visa documents to teach in Korea if you are a Canadian citizen.Read More
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Before you can board the plane and fly to South Korea, of course some planning and paperwork needs be completed and mailed to the Aclipse headquarters in order to receive your visa. Below is a list of what items and documents you will need to obtain if you are a United States citizen in order to teach in Korea.Read More
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As COVID-19 continues to progress, our hearts go out to those impacted both directly and indirectly. In addition to those who are ill, the consumer response and shifting economic environment has created significant turbulence for many businesses as brands hold their breath to see what comes next – things are evolving quickly.
During this critical time, more and more people are facing "shelter-in-place" orders, social restrictions, and closure of non-essential businesses – where do people turn? We learned that in China internet usage went up by over 20% while people were quarantined. I expect this to be more significant in the US. Blue Moon Digital believes consumers turn to online shopping to stay safe and avoid stores, and there is data to support this – as things have worsened, Coresight expects 75% of consumers to shop from home, but your brand can still be part of the conversation.
Some brands have taken the initiative to participate in local fundraising or support community programs – this is a great way for your brand to get involved and show we are all in this together. Other brands' leadership teams have shared heart-to-heart messages, encouraging people to diversify spend (not just to them) for the good of the economy. There are many approaches you can take, but it's important to align with what your brand stands for.
As people are increasingly self-quarantining, many are facing new experiences. This can take physical and mental tolls. It is reasonable to acknowledge how some might be feeling and even offer solutions, we must understand our audience to better communicate with them: where are they, what are they doing, what makes them happy, and where are they spending their time digitally? With the right messages in the right places, we can help offer solutions and be present.
To be clear, we are not advocating profiting from fear, we are encouraging your brand to continue to be authentic and communicate with your consumers openly and honestly.
As consumers settle into their new day-to-day and lean on digital, a return to normal will come and online purchasing will pick up. Over the past week or so, uncertainty slowed some digital programs, but we believe this should be temporary. We can rely on data to guide our decisions, tracking and focusing on performance. If users are coming to the site, there is interest in your products, even if they haven't purchased, we can capture that interest.
NOTE: It is also important to note that historical data might not apply to the current environment, so make sure you are using fresh data and keep an eye on inventory!
Most brands will see opportunities across multiple channels. Our resident Paid Social and Display Marketing Expert just published an awesome post highlighting some COVID-19 best practices when it comes to managing your paid social and display channels during this trying time.
The opportunities we are seeing are not limited to one channel:
- Video Ads are a great way to capture your audiences' attention while they are entertaining themselves with content (across all devices)
- Paid Search and Shopping help you capture intent, and if the customer isn't looking for you yet, capture interest with Non-Brand Terms
- Email allows you to have a curated voice. You can inform customers how you are responding, keep them updated on crucial news, offer on-brand recommendations (eg, "Stay safe while jogging with these 5 stretches," or "Ship happiness to your loved ones with our _____ Boxes" ), or promote products that are helpful in people's day-to-day
- Marketplaces allow you to sell your product alongside many others, in a way that can streamline purchasing. Amazon is the biggest player here, but as they move to focus on critical products during COVID-19, it may be worth exploring additional outlets. Ensure all listings are updated and have fresh, relevant copy
- SEO will ensure your site is packed with the content your customers need while being accessible when they are looking for it
- Affiliate is an incredible platform that allows new revenue streams with minimal risk. Offer select discounts to move inventory or use third parties to offer cashback, this is especially important with looming financial concerns. Most programs are paid based on performance, reducing your upfront investment
- Analytics tools keep a pulse on the business and track shifting consumer behavior in real-time. Be sure to leverage your Analytics and bring your efforts full circle with a heavy focus on your data
Blue Moon Digital has 16 years of experience helping brands drive and grow their business, even during tough times. We are here to help!
If you have questions about how your brand is responding to COVID-19 reach out to your account team or set up a free consultation with our team of specialists.
As always, Blue Moon Digital is here for you!
Keep an eye out for channel level deep dives and more COVID-19 updates. Stay safe out there, we are all in this together.


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You are already pushing your luck when you answer a phone call from a number you don't recognize. Once in a blue moon, it's actually something important or a friend or family member who has fallen out of touch or gotten a new phone. The rest of the time it's usually a business call wanting you to buy something, a bill collector reminding you what you owe, or a scam.
Most people laugh when they get a scam call, or simply hang up. But for every person who clearly knows the difference between what's real and what's not, there are those who call hook, line, and sinker, and fork over money, credit card information, even their computer login, and password information believing that the person on the other end is trying to help them.
Lots of these scams are performed orally over the phone. Others involve phishing attacks via email and can usually be avoided with smart habits and a powerful password manager like Dashlane.
For the ones over the phone, however, here are examples of some of the most common and how to avoid falling for them.
The IRS
First and foremost, the US Internal Revenue Service is never going to call you on the phone. They are all about old-school mailed letters. The scammer will claim that you have an unpaid tax bill and that if you don't pay it immediately, your Social Security Number will be erased, something the IRS has zero power to do. But instead of mailing a check to the US Treasury Department, the scammer wants a wire transfer or a gift card. And if you refuse, they threaten to have the local police force arrest you. Any mention of unofficial payments is a dead giveaway, as is the notion of calling the police on you. If you're unsure, just ask for a callback number. They won't have one.
Also read: How to block unknown callers on iPhone
Apple Support
The phone rings and its someone from "Apple Support" claiming that there is suspicious activity in your iCloud account. They want you to either log in with them or call a phone number for help. The first bad smell is that if you're using Apple devices, Apple could email you or make a message appear on your screen with this information. The second is that this call is made to people frequently who have no Apple devices. When you mention this to the scammers, they'll hang up on you quickly. Just like above, if Apple wanted to contact you, they'd have a message waiting on your device the next time you logged in.
Also read: How to block text messages on Samsung
Chinese students who are studying abroad in the UK are hardy, industrious bunch. So when they get a call claiming they are being targeted for deportation, you can see how panic might ensue. These usually occur after some sort of a data breach involving the students' personal files, such as a scan of their passport. The easiest way to determine the fake is that the call is in a Chinese accent. Why would the British government official have a Chinese accent?


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Can you take requests?
If we know it then of course we can play it for you. Star Power knows a lot of songs but we can't guarantee that we know everything. With a couple weeks notice we can learn any song you would like us to perform for your special day.
Does your fee include sound & lights?
Yes it does. Unless your venue is equipped with proper sound and lighting and everything has been worked out in advance Star Power will provide professional sound and lighting to make sure everything looks and sounds great.
Where can we see the band live?
As we focus mainly on private events seeing the band live will depend on our upcoming club dates. We would be happy to organize a meet and greet/audition for you at your convenience.
Why do you require a deposit?
We are a professional band and as such we require our clients to be as committed to us as we are to them.
Can you perform in our ceremony?
Certainly, we can provide solo or chamber arrangements of classical favourites or just about anything you have in mind.
Can you perform in our cocktail hour?
Yes we can. Often we play soft background jazz to warm up everyones ears for the festivities to come.
Can you perform the bridal party entrance?
Yes we can, please let us know what you have in mind.
Can you perform our first dance?
We would be honoured. Please send us your requests no less than a month in advance so we can prepare.
Can you provide a DJ service?
Can we ever. Our DJ service is a great option if you would like to keep the dance floor rocking during our breaks and into the evening. This is also a great way to hear everything you want on your special day. Just simply forward us a playlist and we will prepare all your selections in advance. We can also focus on a specific genre that you would like to hear.
Can we provide an mp3 player for in between sets?
If you would like to make your own playlist and plug in your mp3 player that is also totally doable.
How early can you be there?
We generally like to allow 2 hours for set up and sound check. We will work with you to ensure that our arrival does not conflict with your program.


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What was your total budget? Please provide a budget breakdown.
It was a wedding for just the two of us. Total cost was approximately 3,000 euro or $3500.
- Organization, travel and official costs: 2000 euro
- Attire: 1200 euro
- Photography: Wedding Gift
- Flowers – 60euro
How did you meet?
We met in Munich at a work celebration. One of my colleagues brought his sons from Hamburg. At the end of the evening, he asked to bring me home. At my house, Tom asked for my phone number and for a long time I was searching for it in my phone, as I didn't remember my German number! From that moment on, Tom came to "visit his father" more often and every time he would bring me to work and back. Already in one month, we were living together. We painted walls together, were improving our professional skills, going to work, exploring the world and discovering new interesting things. We did everything without any plan, but always together.
What is your proposal story?
Tom proposed at a small cozy beach restaurant in Barcelona.
Tell us about your wedding vision.
We wanted something unusual for our wedding day. Nothing big, just a special moment for the two of us. Our photoshoot in the mountains was absolutely perfect. It was winter, with a lot of snow around, but we were not cold at all. It was really strange. We were completely happy.
Do you have any advice for couples planning their wedding now?
Make something unusual, but close to your soul.
Photography: Naive Angel Photography • Submitted via: Matchology


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The Royal New Zealand Artillery Association (Inc)
Registered Charity: CC37284
Promoting the fellowship and supporting the wellbeing
The Executive Committee appoints Committee Members At-Large to provide contact with, and feedback from members wherever they may be.
Members At-Large may attend and participate in any meeting of the Executive Committee. They have the right to vote at these meetings.
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May 16, 2009
Ahmadinejad Can Speak on a US Campus, But Netanyahu Cannot
Imagine it's 1940, and picture Adolf Hitler speaking at a US university, receiving a polite reception, while Winston Churchill is barred from speaking because his safety cannot be guaranteed.
It's unthinkable, yet the very same pro-fascist dynamic is a reality in 21st Century America.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to America knowing he is a second-class citizen who is denied the free-speech rights enjoyed even by prominent jihadists, having been violently prevented from speaking on campuses in the US and Canada in recent years.
Protestors at Berkeley, the campus once synonymous with the term "free speech," forced the cancellation of Netanyahu's speech there, as well as two subsequent speeches, in November 2000. The Jewish Bulletin of Northern California reported:
Hundreds of protesters shouting "Support the Palestinians, choose a side" and "No free speech for war criminals" blocked the gate leading to the Berkeley Community Theatre Tuesday evening, forcing the cancellation of a scheduled speech by former Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
Additional talks by Netanyahu that were scheduled Wednesday and Thursday in San Mateo and San Rafael were subsequently cancelled.
Waving banners reading "Zionism=Nazism" and "End U.S. aid to Israel," the crowd was estimated at more than 500 by the Berkeley Police Department and at 200 to 250 by observers...
The vitriol that greeted Netanyahu at Berkeley only worsened in the ensuing years. Anneli Rufus of the East Bay Express recalled that in 2001:
...Students for Justice in Palestine had become large enough to stage a high-profile sit-in at UC's Wheeler Hall. The group had demanded that the regents divest from companies with significant holdings in Israel. When the regents failed to respond, dozens of group members chained shut nine of the building's twelve doors. They formed human chains to block two of the remaining doors and ushered students out of the building through the last door. Professor Gordon, who had an important class scheduled that day in Wheeler, burst through the chain of students only to be showered with spit and hit by a student...Later that year, 23-year-old Aaron Schwartz was walking toward the Hillel building as part of an obviously Jewish group celebrating the annual holiday Simchas Torah. According to accounts in The Daily Californian and the Jewish Bulletin of Northern California, one onlooker mocked the procession by goose-stepping in place, chanting "Heil Hitler," and performing the Nazi salute. After punching Schwartz in the face and knocking him to the ground, the man and his two companions strolled away.But many remember spring 2002 as the season the screaming really started. On spring break, someone hurled the cinderblock through the front door of Berkeley's Hillel Center, scrawling the words F--- JEWS nearby...
The same mentality was on display in spring 2002 at San Francisco State University, where pro-Israel students and elderly Holocaust survivors trying to hold a rally were stopped by violent protestors screaming "F-- the Jews," "Jews, go back to Russia," "Too bad Hitler didn't finish the job," and "Get out or we'll kill you."
Threats of "we'll kill you" appear to have led to the logical next step in the recent violent death of 38-year-old pro-Israel activist Daniel J. Kliman in San Francisco.
It appears that present-day northern California is to Jews what Mississippi in the early 20th Century was to African-Americans-the epicenter of explosive hate-although the same bigotry permeates much of the academic world.
That would include Concordia University in Montreal, where Netanyahu was prevented from speaking about the war against terrorism. Daniel Pipes, writing in the New York Post on September 17, 2002, described the violent scene:
... he never made it onto the campus - because a thousand anti-Israel demonstrators staged a mini-riot with the intent of preventing him from speaking...
The anti-Israel forces physically assaulted the would-be audience...
They smashed a plate-glass window and threw objects at the police inside.
They hurled furniture at police from a mezzanine. As Toronto's Globe & Mail
put it, "By lunchtime, the vestibule of Concordia's main downtown building was
littered with paper, upturned chairs, broken furniture and the choking
aftereffects of pepper spray."
The police, saying they couldn't assure Netanyahu's safety, canceled the event...
Pipes noted a revealing contrast involving another speaker the same week:
On Thursday, Hanan Ashrawi, the former spokeswoman and colleague of Yasser Arafat, went to Colorado College in Colorado Springs to give a keynote speech at a symposium on "September 11: One Year Later."
Protestors noted that Ashrawi is smack on the side of America's enemies in the War on Terrorism. For example, while the U.S. government formally designates Hamas a terrorist group, Ashrawi states she doesn't "think of Hamas as a terrorist group." Also, she considers Israeli civilians living on the West Bank to be "legitimate . . . targets of Palestinian resistance" -- that is, legitimate targets for deadly violence.
Yet the protestors did not block the terrorist spokeswoman from expressing her opinions (a mere year after the 9/11 attacks), and she is just one of countless pro-terror speakers who are welcome on US campuses. Sheikh Khalid Yasin, a convert to Islam, has been invited to numerous colleges to preach that terrorism is justified, homosexuals should be murdered, and Christian missionaries in Africa are injecting people with AIDS. Terrorists Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn, of course, have never had to worry about efforts to shut them down at the universities where they teach.
Little wonder that when the genocide-espousing Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at Columbia University on September 24, 2007, the event did not seem out of the ordinary. His politely received speech was hailed by many observers as a fine display of one of the noblest ideals of institutions of higher learning -the free exchange of ideas.
Hardly anyone in the media noted that, the day before he departed for America, Ahmadinejad re-emphasized the two most heartfelt ideas to which he and his regime are dedicated--"Death to America" and "Death to Israel," emblazoned on signs in a military parade over which he presided.
Were the deaths of America and Israel debatable propositions? For many in the academic world, the answer apparently is yes. After all, they would tell us, that's what universities are for. Let all views be heard.
All views, that is, with certain exceptions, including the anti-terror message of the prime
minister of Israel.
Hardly anyone in the media noted that, the day before he departed for America, Ahmadinejad re-emphasized the two most heartfelt ideas to which he and his regime are dedicated--"Death to America" and "Death to Israel," emblazoned on signs in a military parade over which he presided.
Were the deaths of America and Israel debatable propositions? For many in the academic world, the answer apparently is yes. After all, they would tell us, that's what universities are for. Let all views be heard.
All views, that is, with certain exceptions, including the anti-terror message of the prime
minister of Israel.
Edward Olshaker is a longtime journalist whose work has appeared in History News Network, The Jewish Press, FrontPage Magazine, and other publications.