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Nigerian equities lost N801 billion in five successive trading sessions last week, raising aggregate loss for investors so far this year to N2.27 trillion. It was a traumatic week for investors as a combination of negative reactions to postponement of the general elections and negative credit rating report worsened the tough macroeconomic outlook that had been orchestrated by the global decline in crude oil price and resultant depreciation in Nigerian currency.
Assurances by the Presidency on peaceful political transition and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the readiness of monetary and fiscal authorities to do everything possible to support the economy failed to lift investors' mood. The Nigerian stock market recorded average day-on-day loss of 1.25 per cent, representing a loss of about N117 billion, on Friday, immediately after the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, met with the capital market community at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
All value-based indices at the NSE indicated widespread declines in share prices, which saw the market dropping below its two-year low and most equities trading below their lowest values. However, the market showed a little upbeat on Friday with more gainers, although there were still nearly two losers for every gainer and losses mostly outweighed gains.
Aggregate market value of all quoted equities on the NSE closed weekend at N9.204 trillion as against its opening value of N10.005 trillion for the week. Market capitalization of quoted equities had opened this year at N11.477 trillion.
The All Share Index (ASI), a value-based index that tracks prices of all quoted companies and doubles as country index for Nigeria, slipped to 27,585.26 points at the weekend as against its opening index of 29,985.08 points for the week. It had started the year at 34,657.15 points.
With average daily decline of 1.25 per cent on Friday and a week-on-week average loss of 8.0 per cent, average year-to-date return at the Nigerian stock market opens today at -20.41 per cent. This implies that an average investor has lost at least more than 20 per cent of the value of his investment so far this year. This relates to a well-balanced portfolio with the cross-sectoral cushions to absorb higher losses from some sectors.
As investors were grappling with the increased anxiety generated by the postponement of the general elections, which were scheduled to start on February 14, to March 28, Standard & Poor's Rating Services (S & P) exacerbated Nigeria's risk profile by Nigeria's sovereign credit rating on negative watch. It was the second damaging extraneous influence on the Nigerian financial markets after JP Morgan placed Nigeria on "index watch negative" due to what the global financial company described as lack of liquidity induced by regulatory policies of the CBN. Nigeria was admitted to the JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Indices (JP Morgan GBI-EM Index) on October 1, 2012. Nigeria was the second African country after South Africa to be included in the widely followed index.
The largely negative trading pattern at the stock market this year worsened the portfolio performance of investors in Nigerian market, who had been at the top-end of the global decline last year. Nigerian equities ranked among the worst-performing stocks globally in 2014 with average full-year decline of 16.14 per cent. Aggregate market value of all quoted equities closed 2014 at N11.477 trillion as against its opening value of N13.226 trillion for the year, indicating a loss of N1.75 trillion during the year.
The performance of the Nigerian stock market last week contrasted sharply with the generally positive performance of the global equities markets. Key global indices showed growths across the emerging and advanced markets. Brazil's average index, Bovespa, rose by 3.1 per cent. Russia's RTS index climbed by 10.5 per cent. India's Sensex index rose by 1.3 per cent China's Shangai index and South Africa's ASI rose by 4.2 per cent and 1.8 per cent respectively.
In Europe, United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index indicated average growth of 0.5 per cent. France's CAC 40 index also rose by 1.9 per cent while Germany's DAX index climbed by 1.3 per cent.
Also, Japan's average index, the Nikkei index, rose by 1.9 per cent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index inched up by 0.01 per cent. The United States' benchmark S&P 500 recorded a gain of 1.6 per cent as investors responded positively to improving macro fundamentals.
Afrinvest Securities Limited, a leading broker and dealer on the Nigerian stock market, noted that the decision of the INEC to shift the 2015 general elections by six weeks to March 28 and April 11 set off a domino effect in the Nigerian economy and the financial market, destabilizing macroeconomic variables.
Afrinvest Securities stated that the placement of the Nigerian sovereign credit rating on negative watch might be a precursor to downgrade of the credit rating from its current BB-.
According to analysts, yields on Federal Government bond had risen in response to the negative watch, with average yields closing at 16.5 per cent. All the three government instruments on auction by the Debt Management Office (DMO), Federal Government's bond issuance agency, last Wednesday were not fully allotted as investors sought higher premiums to compensate for risk.
"Our prognosis for the economy in the run-up to the election is of crystallizing risk as we expect further capital market volatility and sustained pressure on the Naira. We forecast a 50 basis points increase in inflation in January 2015 to 8.5 per cent whilst we note that a further re-adjustment of the mid-point of the Naira exchange rate to reflect a fairer value is inevitable. This would be necessary to calm uncertainties in the financial market regarding policy direction, reduce the incentive for round tripping and more importantly, stem the tide of the decline in foreign exchange reserves," Afrinvest Securities stated on the outlook for the financial markets.
Exotix Partners LLP, a global finance and investment firm with offices in major global financial centres and significant imprints in Africa, last week downgraded its positive view on Nigerian sovereign Eurobond. Exotix coordinates its global operations through five major offices in London, New York, Lagos, Dubai and Nairobi.
In a report signed by Stuart Culverhouse, Exotix's global head of research, said the downgrade was due to the uncertainties around Nigeria's general elections and the decline in macroeconomic outlook.
"What has changed? Oil prices have been lower than expected-and could remain low for longer, which in our view is creating a hole in the balance of payments which needs addressing. Yet crucially the postponement of the presidential election to 28 March announced at the weekend (February 7) is only going to create policy-and political uncertainty and delay the necessary policy response for much longer than we had anticipated. We could be waiting until May/June. Nigeria cannot afford to wait that long," Exotix stated.
According to the firm, the Naira outlook remains negative with expectation that there could be further devaluation, the scale of which is mounting by the day.
It noted that the prospects for the widely-anticipated, post-election devaluation become more complicated with the postponed election and this may not happen now until the May Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting rather than the March meeting at which it had expected to see further moves.
"A first-stage devaluation of the official parity to N190-195 looks likely to us, and more could follow later in the year subject to external and domestic conditions. We expect a year-end Naira rate of N220-230, by which time the (expected) policy response should help to stabilise the position. But a lot can happen in the meantime and risks to the naira look skewed to the downside," Exotix stated.


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dominion Energy announced the completion of its merger on Wednesday with a South Carolina utility drowning in debt after the failure of a nuclear construction project.
Do You Own Analysts' Favorite Utility Stocks? According to Wall Street analysts, NRG Energy (NRG) stock has a median target price of $44.5—compared to its current market price of $36.2. The target price implies an estimated upside of ~23% for the next 12 months. NRG Energy has the highest "buy" ratings from 90% of the ten analysts tracking the stock.
NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC) will replace SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) in the S&P 500 effective prior to the open of trading on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 . ...
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Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") affirmed the ratings of Dominion Energy, Inc. (Dominion), including its Baa2 senior unsecured and P-2 commercial paper ratings. At the same time, Moody's affirmed the ratings of Virginia Electric and Power Company, Inc. (VEPCO), including its A2 senior unsecured and P-1 commercial paper rating with a stable outlook. "The $5 billion of consolidated debt reduction at Dominion in 2018 will support an improved financial profile, including a sustainable ratio of cash flow to debt of at least 14% going forward" said Ryan Wobbrock, Vice President -- Senior Analyst.
Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) affirmed the ratings of SCANA Corporation (SCANA, Ba1 senior unsecured) and its subsidiary and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G, Baa3 senior unsecured) and revised the outlooks to positive from negative. Moody's also affirmed the ratings of Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. (PSNC, A3 senior unsecured) leaving its outlook negative.
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Dominion Energy (D) is on the final step of completing its acquisition of SCANA Corporation (SCG). The only approval pending is from the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Dominion Energy's earnings growth could accelerate next year given the contribution from SCANA's regulated operations and exports from its Cove Point terminal.
South Carolina regulators approved a merger that has Virginia-based Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE: D ) buying South Carolina's Scana Corporation (NYSE: SCG ). What Happened State regulators approved Dominion ...
After a relatively upbeat start, broader markets fell on December 14 due to concerns about slowing global economic growth. The S&P 500 fell 1.2%, while utilities gained 0.6% for the week ending December 14. So far in 2018, utilities have outperformed broader markets. Including dividends, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), the representative of the top utilities in the country, has returned 11%, while broader markets have returned -1% year-to-date.
Dominion (D) continues to reward its shareholders with a consistent yearly hike in dividend rate.
Investors need to pay close attention to SCANA (SCG) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
SCANA (SCG) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 6% on the day, amid huge volumes.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) set most of the bearish tone, losing 10% of its value on reports that it has known for decades that some of its talcum powder was tainted with asbestos. As the new trading week kicks off, stock charts of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR), Scana (NYSE:SCG) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) merit the most attention. Back on Nov. 13 we pointed out — and not for the first time — that a range-bound Scana was actually gearing up for a breakout thrust.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A power company's $15 billion deal to purchase a troubled South Carolina-based utility after a costly nuclear construction failure won approval Friday from state regulators.
RICHMOND, Va. and CAYCE, S.C., Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (SCPSC) voted to approve the merger between Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D) and SCANA Corporation (SCG) with conditions to be outlined later as part of a written order that is to be issued by Dec. 21, 2018. The SCPSC also approved a customer benefits plan that reduces customer bills below current levels, consistent with the companies' proposal. "Dominion Energy and SCANA are pleased with today's action of the Public Service Commission of South Carolina after an open, thorough and inclusive public process.

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Nexus hosted an interactive webchat on "Diversity in Business: Prosperity for All" on Thursday, October 26th as the lead up event to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) scheduled for November 2017 in Hyderabad.
The webchat was led by three Washington based panelists:
- Audrey Bracey Deegan, CEO, StepByStep
- Rahama Wright, Founder and CEO of Shea Yeleen Health and Beauty
- Desiree Stolar, Director, Alumni Strategy and Engagement, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
It was attended by Nexus supported women entrepreneurs including Manya Jha from Morphedo and Arpita Singh from Docturnal. Nexus runs an intensive highly competitive 10 weeks pre-incubation program for the selected startups. More than 30% of the Nexus supported startups are led by women entrepreneurs. Know more about Nexus startups.
Panelists discussed unique challenges that women entrepreneurs face and strategies for success. The panelists interacted and answered all the specific queries of the participants making it a highly interactive session. It was highly successful as it reached over 125,000 people and was viewed 8,500+ times.
The objective of the webchat was to highlight the importance of diversity in business, to focus on innovation and supporting women entrepreneurs in fostering economic growth. This aligns with the GES theme, "Women First, Prosperity for All." The increased participation of women and marginalized groups in the economy is not only a valuable source of expertise and leadership for businesses, but it also empowers and strengthens families and communities. Marginalized groups, particularly women, also reinvest a large portion of their incomes locally, which advances economic growth and stability.
Nexus Innovation Hub hosts these highly interactive sessions at the American Center including panel discussions, pitching sessions, interactive webcasts, etc. for the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. These events are open to the public and provide unique opportunities to startups. Stay tuned to all our upcoming events by following us on Twitter at @nexusdelhi.


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Project: These maps were created as presentation slides for the Providence Brain and Spine Institute's Telestroke program.
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dsa ENGINEERING provided Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health and Fire Protection engineering services for this Grade II listed office building in Mayfair. The façade was retained while the remaining building was rebuilt.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
There was a documentary made about one of my favorite artists, Gahan Wilson, that will hopefully soon be available on dvd. There are a lot of terrific shots of him drawing which is exciting to see. I hope that you have the chance to see it.
I was excited to hear that the artist Gary Panter, another one my favorites, is having a museum show that is opening this Sunday, March 9, 2008. It is at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Mr. Panter also has a book coming out soon from PictureBox which looks like it will be great. He is doing some talks (Chris Ware is introducing the talk in Chicago and Matt Groening is introducing the artist in Los Angeles) at spots across the country and in Mexico. Mr. Panter is working on a bunch of good stuff and I am excited to see it all.
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Keeping the Spark Alive in a Relationship
For the love that was, and the beauty of it that faded, it's time you know the truth about relationships - love doesn't go anywhere; people do. Bring back those emotions within you, awaken that passion. Here's an abstract to help you in keeping the spark alive in your relationship...
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Men like Edward Cullen and Noah Calhoun should be shot dead. Such fury, you might ask? Such insanely set high standards, I would reply. The man and woman kiss, and the story ends. Someone care to tell me what happened later? Didn't they get bored of each other? Seriously tell me, where does one go to find love after being in a relationship for quite a few years? In the fiction section of the British Library, perhaps? The facts, my dear, reveal something else. Let me give you a glimpse of what love becomes after you've moved past that stars-in-your-eyes phase of your relationship. You wear that sexy lingerie you bought a week ago, on a Friday night in hope for some action, only to see him oil his hair and sleep off on you. It's been awhile since you kissed him goodbye while leaving for work, and he doesn't remember the last time he cooked for you. Familiar, eh? Well, would it make you feel better if I say, you're not the only one? Not quite.
I write this from a female point of view, well aware of the fact that it's we women who have this knack of spending an eternity (over)thinking what went wrong. And men? Men seek respite in clichés. 'Give it some time', and other similar sucky sentences that require this virtue called patience. Today, looking back at all those years of togetherness might give you a sense of pride. But at the same time, it would also make you sad, for the truth is, that time will never come back. Argue all you want, but those stolen glimpses, those 5-page texts, and hours of waiting at the coffee shop just aren't meant to happen all over again. Today, begin with some itsy-bitsy contributions towards giving a meaning to your passionless relationship. Talk. Listen. Act. But keep the fire burning, come what may.
In a parallel universe, every moment in your relationship is like the final scene from Pretty Woman. In this universe, however, there are time constraints. Many self-confessed relationship experts would suggest you spend time with your significant other. The issue, however, is - where is the time? He comes home late in the night, whereas, you're busy hanging out with your girlfriends. Then, of course, there is Facebook, Twitter, and Soccer. Much thanks to these pain-in-the-neck (hands?) smartphones, there's Temple Run and Angry Birds too. The point is, how do you get your partner to look at you instead of the phone? Well, it's time you start giving your partner hints. The whole idea of being in a long-term relationship is to be able to communicate easily and clearly. Speak your heart out. Say what you want and when you want it. Some needs will be met, some won't. Either way, romance will get a high.
If you've watched 'How I Met Your Mother', there's an episode in Season 1 where Lily tells Marshall that they've run out of firsts in their relationship. The first kiss, the first night, the first weekend together. Today, he asks you, Wanna do it?, and all you say is Yes. Gradually, it so happens that you start believing that love and sex are different entities altogether. You end up laughing when you hear sentences such as 'we have our souls connected', 'two bodies, one spirit', etcetera etcetera. The truth is, after a certain point of time, touch takes the place of comfort. Come to think of it, don't we all feel the need to be comforted all the time? So, now on, make it a habit to make love with your partner, even if it's at the most inappropriate instances. The more you do it, the more you'll feel alive. They say, your desire is like a muscle - use it or lose it.
Have you ever given a thought to the absence of those days when you loved them because you found them attractive? Now, your partner is right here, and you've gotten used to the attractiveness. I'm used to those corduroy trousers in which he looks his best. Need I say it every damn time he puts 'em on? Nah. On the other hand, how many times can he compliment me for my curly hair updo? It is for times when things get mundane, that you lose the grip on your significant other. When this be the case, the trick is to view your partner as an independent individual, who is, in no way, an extension of you. Ever wondered how many women must have found your man attractive all this while? At his workplace? In his friend circle? Take pride in the fact that he's yours, no matter what. That works in favor, believe me.
The little things you do for your partner will reignite that passion that fizzled out long ago. Do things you wouldn't be caught dead doing. If he doesn't send you surprise gifts, you do. Cook that favorite meal of his, and he won't feel the need to make plans with his buddies. Go on a date with him deliberately. And boy! It's time you get over those faint expressions of love. No more weak pecks on cheeks and gentle hugs. Sparks shall fly, and you'll be the first one to see. My word.


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The Mississippi University for Women's men's soccer team dropped its home opener 4-1 to
USCAA opponent Concordia College Alabama on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Although the team came up short, head coach Tim Gould believed that the game was an
important one for his young club.
"Tonight, we kind of had a match where we had to learn how to settle down and play
defensively," said Gould. "We haven't really run into that style of play yet from an opponent."
The first part of the game saw the visitors from Selma, Ala., control ball possession and attack
the MUW defense for the majority of the half. Concordia scored early in the first half off of a
penalty kick and then added two more goals just before halftime. This left the Owls with a steep
hill to climb.
However, the second half told a different tale as The W saw a dramatic increase in the number
of offensive possessions. With this increase in possession, the Owls saw an increase in scoring
opportunities. It looked as though time was running out for the Owls in the second half until
first-year forward Josh Martin scored the Owls' first and only goal of the night with an assist
from junior Paxton Bounds. This put the Owls on the scoreboard with a score 3-1 until
Concordia notched one final goal before time expired.
The loss brought The W's record to 0-2- 1 on the season, with the tie coming against
Huntingdon College in the season opener, and the club's previous loss coming to LaGrange
College. Meanwhile, Concordia improved to 3-0.
Now that it has three games under its belt, Gould is beginning to see certain aspects of this
team take shape.
"We're getting better," said Gould. "We've got guys that are stepping into leadership roles,
whether they're freshmen, sophomores, juniors and one senior, that are all contributing and
getting better."
Even though the Owls played an exhibition game at home earlier in the season against East
Central Community College, this game marked the inaugural regular season home opener for the
men's soccer program.
Since then, the Owls traveled to Memphis, Tenn., to take on Rhodes College Saturday, Sept. 9
and Hendrix College on Sunday, Sept. 10. On Saturday, the Owls fell to Rhodes College 6-0.
Sunday, The W was locked in a defensive battle. Hendrix College scored the game's only goal
in minute 76 to defeat the Owls 1-0. These two games brought MUW's record to 0-4- 1 on the
The Owls will travel to Jackson, Miss., to compete against Millsaps College Sept. 17. This
game will be followed by a trip to West Point, Ga., to play Point University Sept. 20. The W will
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ISLAMABAD - While Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday nominated its Balochistan-based MNA Qasim Khan Suri for the slot of Deputy Speaker National Assembly, the party expressed fears about the alleged use of money by the Opposition parties to win the support of MNAs in the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker National Assembly.
Secretary Information PTI Fawad Chaudhry while talking to reporters at Bani Gala said that Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan had decided to nominate Qasim Khan Suri, the party's provincial President of Balochistan chapter, for the slot of Deputy Speaker NA. Suri has defeated Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP)'s Chief Mahmood Khan Achkzai from NA-265, the constituency comprising the Quetta city.
At the same time, he said that some of the lawmakers have complained that they had been approached by the Opposition to get support for the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker NA that is scheduled to be held on August 15 through a secret balloting.
PTI who has now around 180 votes in the National Assembly and has a simple majority in the National Assembly feared that Opposition parties might purchase some of the votes of MNAs for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker election as the process is through secret balloting.
A PTI leader wishing anonymity said that some MNAs of the allied parties of PTI have been approached in this regard. Fawad Chaudhry said that there were some reports that heavy funds were being used for the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker. "We hope for better results and we will get more votes than our strength in the election of speaker NA," he said.
He further said that there should be no sale and purchase in the secret voting of Speaker as it used to be happened in the past. "We are inquiring into the matter as some MNAs have been approached," he said. Earlier, PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his media talk also expressed such apprehensions and said that some MNAs had been approached to get their support.
He said that PTI did not want to be repeated the incidents of horse-trading that had happened in the last Senate elections and added: "If this happened, this would disgrace the Parliament."
He hoped that MNAs would not give importance if someone tried to purchase their votes.
Fawad Chaudhry in his media interaction also said that Chairman PTI has nominated party MPA Mushtaq Ghani as the Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and MPA Mehmood Jan as the Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly.
Ghani has won election from his hometown PK-39 (Abbottabad–IV) and he remained on the positions of Information Minister as well as Higher Education Minister respectively in the previous PTI government in KP. Mehmood Jan has been elected from his home constituency PK-66 (Peshawar-I).
The PTI spokesperson said that as part of the austerity drive of Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan, a Committee has been formed under the head of future Finance Minister Asad Umar to decrease government's expenses.
Similarly, another Committee would also be formed under the Cabinet Division in this connection. He said that according to reports, PM House has fleet of around 80 vehicles, including 33 bulletproof vehicles. Similarly, PM House has around 530 employees while each Minister in the past had been using fleet of 8 to 10 vehicles. He also said that Governor and Chief Minister houses have many expenses and two parallel set-ups of Punjab House were being run in Islamabad and Rawalpindi simultaneously.
In Murree, there is another similar set-up of Punjab govt while former Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif had declared seven houses in Lahore as Chief Minister houses, he added,
Fawad Chaudhry went on to add that the expenses of bureaucracy were not in millions but billions and the committee would give recommendations to reduce the government expenses.
The PM-in-waiting has instructed that his own expenses would remain at low, no protocol would be got but there would be no compromise on security, he said, adding, this austerity drive would be expanded in next coming days.
PTI Secretary Information said that they have planned to first publish a white paper on economy that the PTI had inherited and then we would announce steps for the revival of the economy.
He said that PTI had decided that Parliament would be the centre of all decisions.
Imran Khan would participate in the sessions of the Parliament and would be answerable to questions there, he added.
"Today Opposition in the maiden session of the National Assembly has the responsibility and we want to have had a good working relationship with it." PTI-led government would try to create such atmosphere that executive and legislature would work together, he said and hoped that Opposition would play a positive role in the Parliament.
He said that a decision has been taken that party meeting would be held two days after oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister and it would be decided to award tickets on eight seats of NA that have been vacated by the PTI MPs or it s allies.
About the delay in the nomination of Chief Minister Punjab, he said, the problem in the nomination was that such positions had already been decided by the PML-N. PML-N already used to decide that elder brother would be Prime Minister and younger brother would be CM Punjab, he referred towards the former PM Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif. Now there are more contenders for the slot, he said.
Responding to a question, he said that no decision had been made on Governor KP.
Earlier, PTI's nominee of Speaker NA Asad Qiaser said that Qasim Suri was an old face of the party and would help running the Lower House of the parliament in a smooth manner.
He has been in contact with Opposition parties in this regard, he added. Qasim Suri on this occasion said that his nomination would lessen sense of deprivation among the people of the province.
He thanked Imran Khan for reposing trust in him and vowed he would run the House smoothly.


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NCAA DIII Indoor T&F All-Americans For 2018 Season
NEW ORLEANS – All-Americans for the 2018 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field season were announced Monday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Athletes of member institutions who finished in the top-8 of their respective individual events and relays at the 2018 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships this past weekend in Birmingham, Alabama took home All-American honors.
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MEET RECAP: 2018 NCAA Division III Indoor T&F Championships
No men's team had more All-Americans than North Central (Ill.). The Cardinals, who finished runner-up to Mount Union, earned 14 honors from 12 different athletes.
Rowan and UW-Eau Claire both tied with 12 All-Americans. The Profs had nine men chip in for those awards, while the Blugolds did so with 11 (Darin Lau was the only man to double up for UW-Eau Claire).
The Purple Raiders, who were the team champion, earned eight All-American honors. Mount Union spread its honors across five events – the 60, 60 hurdles, 4×400, pole vault and shot put.
MIT and Williams were the only women's programs with 10 or more All-Americans. The Ephs had 10 women combined for 12, while the Engineers pulled together for 10.
UMass Boston, the team champion, valued quality over quantity. The Beacons only had five All-Americans, but scored 46 points from those recipients. Wadeline Jonathas became just the third athlete in history to win four individual event titles at a single NCAA meet, joining the legendary Jesse Owens and Christopher Newport's Sheila Trice. Jonathas won the 60, 200, 400 and long jump. Taylor Driggers finished third in the long jump for UMB's six other points.
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That's a still from the opening of a TV ad for Mazda's CX-5, which, as you might guess, celebrates the car's innovativeness. (See the ad here if you want, but it's not really worth it.)
That little caption drives me crazy. One does not "invent patents." One invents inventions, which then may be patented. But patenting something doesn't mean one invented it.
In fact, a lot of the patents held by Edison or his businesses were invented—or, some allege, stolen—by underlings at his Menlo Park research lab. And there are arguments back and forth to this day that some of Edison's greatest "inventions" were simply refinements of inventions created by others.
But, no. What would have been wrong with the caption, "Thomas A. Edison, world renowned inventor?" Or even, "Thomas A. Edison, inventor who changed the world?"
Holding a patent on an invention doesn't prove who invented it. It just establishes a legal basis for protecting the commercial exploitation of the idea, which the litigious Edison well understood.
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2017 MFA - Painting and Drawing - University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
2016 MA - Painting and Drawing - University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
2010 BFA - Painting and Drawing - University of the Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Selected Exhibitions:
2019 Power of Ten - Steve Turner Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
Interlude:Inquiry, Faculty Exhibition at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
On Feelings And Strangeness (solo) - University of the Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Dear Future - Public Space One - Iowa City, IA
The Divine Comedy (Solo Show, video) - Legion Arts, Cedar Rapids, IA
777 - Theodore:Art, Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York
Under The Blackberry Bramble (MFA Thesis Exhibition) - Eve Drewelowe Gallery, UIowa, Iowa City, IA
NIght Moves (Solo Show) - Eve Drewelowe Gallery, UIowa, Iowa City, IA
This Is A Test (Solo Show) - Porch Gallery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
House Show - Lechner House Gallery, Iowa City, IA
27 Million: An Artist Collaborative Addressing Human Trafficking - ArtSpace Liberti, Philadelphia, PA
2012 COUNTERCONSTRUCTS - Herman Maril Gallery at the University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland
Open Studio Event: Stephen W. Evans and Justin Rubich - 319 N. 11th Street, 6th floor. - Philadelphia, PA
InLiquid v.12 Benefit Show - Ice Box Project Space - Philadelphia, PA
2011 UARTS Alumni Show: Making IT - Hamilton Hall - Philadelphia, PA
Schooled - Second Space Arts, Philadelphia, PA
The Postcard Show: Wish you were here! - Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art - Charleston, SC
ARTIST LOCK IN - EYE LEVEL ART, Charleston, SC
In3s - Artspace Liberti, Philadelphia, PA
2014 School of Art & Art History Fellowship - University of Iowa
2010 Philadelphia Watercolor Society Award
2009-2010 Viola Foulke Scholarship - University of the Arts
2006-2010 University of the Arts Presidential Scholarship Award
2018 Olivia Jia, "Stephen W. Evans' Landscapes of the Mind," The ArtBlog, Philadelphia
2018 "Art Unto Death", SEEN Journal, 2018, Hope, Edited by Taylor Worley, Dawn Anderson,Page 38
2017 Illustration for the Iowa Ledger Magazine, "Managing Mood: Uncovering Psychological Bias In Financial Statements," Published by the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, 2017
2014 Cover Image of Studies in Baha'i Philosophy, vol. 2 Journal 2013-2014, Edited by Mikhail Sergeev
Related Work History
2018 Painting and Drawing Instructor at Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City, IA
2017- Present Director of the CORE Fellowship Program at Geneva Campus Ministry, Iowa City, IA
2015-Present Prairie Home Painting House Painting Co. Owner, Iowa City, IA
2014-2017 Drawing Instructor at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
2012-2013 Gallery Guide at The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
2011 Painting Instructor at REDUX Contemporary Art Center, Charleston, SC
2010 Teacher's Assistant in art history at The University of the Arts,
Philadelphia, PA
Visiting Artist, Lectures, Presentations
2017 Presenter at Christians In the Visual Arts conference, Los Angeles, CA. Art Unto Death
2016 Visiting Artist and Lecturer at University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA


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Chapter 12: Work Motivation Learning Objectives Explain five critical concepts central to work motivation. Understand the conceptual basis and degree of empirical support for these work motivation theories: expectancy, goal-setting, self-regulation, and work design. Understand the concept of work engagement. Provide an overview and synthesis of the work motivation theories. Give practical examples of applying motivational strategies. 1
Chapter Summary Work motivation is one of the most fundamental and critical issues in understanding the way people behave in organizations. Motivation is a very complex topic, and various theories have been proposed to explain why people behave as they do. One set of theories posits that people differ in their motivation because of innate personality differences, perhaps of a genetic origin. The expectancy theory of motivation posits that individuals establish a linkage between what they want to attain, how well they must perform to get what they want, and how hard they must work to perform at that level. The goal-setting theory of motivation states that people intentionally set goals for themselves and then direct their behavior to attain the desired goal. A set of theories pertaining to the self-regulation theory of motivation assert that people set goals for themselves and then engage in a process of self-monitoring. The feedback they receive tells them whether they are on target in achieving their goals, and then they will adjust their effort and behavior accordingly. 6
Chapter Summary (continued) The work design theory of motivation posits that the capacity for motivation lies not within people but within the work environment. Jobs can be designed in a way that motivates the people who perform them. Work engagement is a hybrid explanation of work motivation that draws upon many other theories in I/O psychology. The various theories of work motivation offer practical techniques that can be applied to enhance motivation. Recent research on motivation is directed toward understanding the process by which people adapt to their ever-changing jobs. 7
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I'm a day late for the Carrier's of Faith post....life just got too busy.
This month Pauline was our hostess and this is the challenge she gave to us:
Challenge: I want you to create a card or gift
for your father or a male figure who has been influential in your
Christian life. Create multiple projects if you wish for more than one
of those special men.
2. Give the project to that man or men that you hold dear to you. Celebrate these people on or before Father's Day!
3. Use any scripture you like on your project. Just make sure the
scripture has a prominent place somewhere on your project and share a
pic where you used the scripture.
4. Tell us why you chose this person or persons and how they played a part in your walk with Christ.
5. Explain why you chose a particular scripture on your project.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Carriers of Faith
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Love the layers! Thank you for joining the Crafting From The Heart Challenge, hope to see you again very soon.
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The layers look great on this card, Zella. I really like how you featured the sentiment. Great job!
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Lovely card and lovely papers, fits into oour theme of 'Use two papers' perfectly, thank you for joining in with us at Digi Choosday! Yvonne (DT)
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In the current age of advanced technology, it's become easier than ever for brands to spread a message to its target audience with a simple click of a button. People receive news, updates, and advertisements through emails, on their social platforms, and virtually everywhere else possible online. Because of this shift in communication, that leaves a large number of people wondering—does a press release still hold the same value it once did?
I have attended multiple educational sessions where the question, "Is the press release dead," has been posed. Invariably, the journalist in me cringes at that thought because I can personally attest to the positive impact press releases still have.
And I'm not the only one: according to Cision's State of the Media, 63 percent of journalists continue to rely on public relations professionals for sound story leads. Furthermore, those conversations were spurred from press releases more often than not. While I agree that press release distribution strategy has evolved, there are three big reasons to believe the press release is still alive and well.
Press releases provide updates to stakeholders.
As we've mentioned before, when a press release is executed properly, it can reap huge results for your brand. Specifically, press releases that include timely news are a great tool for providing strategic context to your brand's target audience. We recommend sending press releases to announce new hires, promote product launches, and showcase company milestones.
Press releases increase brand credibility.
A press release is essentially a piece of news about which your company controls the messaging entirely. While many journalists will use the release as more of a guideline when crafting their own story—rather than publishing verbatim—they cannot stray from the information you provided. Additionally, a press release is a vehicle to share data and insight, thereby elevating your company as a valuable resource when it comes time to speak on industry trends.
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Julian Kay, Managing Director, DANLERS Limited
Julian Kay is Managing Director of DANLERS Limited, UK manufacturer of energy saving controls for lighting and HVAC. DANLERS Limited is one of ESTAs longest serving members and has been involved with the organisation since 1991. More recently, Julian has been appointed the role of Co-Chair of ESTAs Lighting and Energy Saving Controls Group (LaESCG). In his spare time Julian is a song writer and composer as well as a published children's book author.
View Member Profile – www.estaenergy.org.uk/members/danlers/
Definition and identity of group
The Lighting and Energy Saving Controls Group (LaESCg) provides a useful forum in which industry peers can discuss upcoming legislation, input into government policy and help educate and provide best practice to the business energy demand side sector.
The Lighting and Energy Saving Controls Group (LaESCg) encompasses demand side industry sectors with an interest in:
- Lighting – installation, control & retrofit
- Energy Saving Controls – heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Building energy management systems (BEMS)
- All other building controls associated with energy saving measures.
Short overview of the group's meaning and values
The group supports the effective, professional and transparent approach to supplying products and/or managing Energy Saving projects.
Assisting the end user to achieve and maintain significant energy and cost savings in an economically efficient manner.
Provide a level of customer care that enhances the reputation of the industry.
Providing clear and concise information about expected energy savings through the use of technology
The Vision should:
– be ambitious but achievable.
– take into account where the group is now.
- include strategic priorities.
– describe what group members will take from the group.
– include short, medium, long term goals.
- To become a reference point for information on best practice for Lighting and Energy Saving Controls.
- To provide educational resources in various formats, including presentations and panel sessions.
- To provide articles to the trade press, with a strong educational content.
- To provide up to date information on regulations.
- To provide up to date information on available funding opportunities for initiatives.
- To provide opportunities for end users to share experiences and input regarding their continually developing and changing requirements.
- To influence legislation for the benefit of the end user and their demand side supply chain, and to assist in achieving the government's energy saving targets.
- To encourage and make group members aware of commercial opportunities and those surrounding public sector tenders and contracts.
The strategy should:
– provide a practical way to implement the vision
– set out broad objectives.
– encourage collaboration.
- undertake wider stakeholder engagement.
– have progress (KPIs) monitored by group Chairs / Council.
- Revise the Lighting and Energy Saving Controls information booklets to harmonise the group message and reflect the same on the ESTA website.
- Submit two articles per year to EiBI and Energyst highlighting Group ambitions, progress and useful information for end users.
- Support and engage in presentations/panel discussion at ESTA events.
- Set up a round table for discussion with end users to gather feedback and market intelligence on what end users require.
- Give one technical presentation per year which covers the main product and service areas covered by LaESCg members.
- Give one technical presentation per year on the latest technology or 'hot topics' in the sector.
- Be engaged in the consultation for the next revisions of the Building Regulations (Part L).
- Continue to lobby to have ESTA (along with other trade associations) named on the Energy Technology List as a source of credible companies offering energy saving technology.
- Lobby the Crown Commercial Service to ensure contracts for energy saving initiatives are open to companies of all sizes.
Terms of Reference
To include
– guidelines / expectations of group Members
– guidelines / expectations of group Chair / Vice Chair
Members are expected to:
– Support and promote the aims of the LaESC Group
– Contribute to the Group's activities
– Input and share information as part of ESTA's knowledge transfer
– Publicise the benefits of the Group internally and externally
– Use the LaESCg and ESTA to further the efficient use of energy
– Recommend similar companies to join ESTA
The Group Chair is expected to:
– Drive the Group forward towards its objectives
– Maintain the Group's objectives, terms of reference and administration
– Encourage active participation of Group members
– Represent Group at Council and encourage collaboration
– Engage with Council where support, development or funding is required
– Review the Group on an annual or two yearly basis
Useful Documents:
Lighting and Energy Saving Controls group (LaESCg) – technology, products and systems for saving energy booklet
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Coffee time sketch from Café Aro, Placa de sa Constitucio, Soller, Mallorca. Right hand entrance to the Church of Sant Bartomeu. Sketched this Church many, many times - twice in May this year!
- another coffee time sketch in Mallorca
Coffee time sketch alongside the boatyard at Puerto Soller, Mallorca.
- EsPort, Puerto Soller, Mallorca
This is an urban sketch of Es Port in Puerto Soller, Mallorca from our visit there last May. It's now an Hotel but it's been the centre of the Montis Family Estate for centuries. When I was sitting in front of the building sketching, 3 young people gathered round, followed by their grandfather. He turned out to be a consultant solicitor from London and he asked if I didn't mind that he sat down and had a chat. 90 minutes later we had to break up! He was such an interesting person, we talked about lots of things including "copyright"! I had to go back the next day to finish painting! We were on holiday so it was all part of our enjoyment. Michel, the President of the "Soller French Society" has now got a digital copy of this image to use in his talks and information promoting the links between France and Mallorca - Soller and the traditional export of oranges in particular - so we're all happy! Michel introduced us to the latest Head of the Montis family and showed us around the old, refurbished parts of the House/Hotel - in particular the old olive pressing facilities and storage which I shall post images of (soon).
- Ca'n Rom, Fornalutx, Mallorca
This urban sketch is from our visit to Mallorca last May/June. It's called Ca'n Rom which is in Fornalutx - the most beautiful village in Mallorca. It's at the top of the steps above the Placa d'Espanya with the most stunning views over the Soller Valley. Google "Ca'n Rom, Fornalutx" if you would like to see the amazing interiors. Just had to draw and paint the house from this dramatic angle! More from Mallorca (soon).
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It's been an exciting couple of weeks here in the Moore household. We enjoyed a visit from Greg, Leah and the girls over the Labor Day weekend. On Labor Day we met up with Fred so he and Max could meet. Those of you who were at our wedding will remember Fred, who played a very important role…yep, he's the one who married us! Last Wednesday I had my oral surgery. While I can't say it was a pleasant experience, it did go well. He was able to extract what was left of my tooth and go ahead and put the implant in, which was great. Now I wait for four months and then can get a crown. So far the most aggravating thing is I'm not supposed to chew on that side of my mouth until the crown is in. I go back on Friday for a follow-up visit and they're going to switch out the abutment (?). Hopefully everything will be looking good and that won't involve another one of those killer numbing shots to the roof of the mouth.
Last weekend was a busy one, on Friday Max and I journeyed to Bellevue for Jeff's company picnic. It was held at a park in downtown Bellevue, and the weather was beautiful. This will be really fun for Max in another year or two, as they had one of those bouncy castles and all the ice cream bars you could eat! This year he settled for hanging out in our laps and taking in the scenery. We got lots of compliments on his cuteness and exclamations over how tall he is for his age. Then on Saturday we went up north for my cousin Sarah's wedding. This was another outdoor event and once again the weather was most cooperative. This was Maxwell's first wedding and he did very well.
The biggest excitement of the past few days is that Max is now rolling over! He did this for the first time last weekend. So far he only goes from back to tummy, and prefers to roll to his left. Having mastered this skill, he has shown no interest in repeating it the past couple days. My mom was here taking care of him on Monday and he didn't once roll over for her. Thankfully we caught it on video so we can prove that we aren't just overexcited first time parents.
Almost as exciting is Max's first taste of solid (okay, semi-solid) food! We started on Sunday with baby oatmeal and have also tried avocado and sweet potato. So far avocado has been the biggest hit, but he's eaten all three things. It's fun to see his reaction to the new foods.
Whew! I think that's all the news to share for now. On to the pictures!
Max and Daddy:
Reading stories with Elizabeth and Emma. No, that isn't a midriff-baring jacket he has on, it's just pushed up a bit.
With Fred:
At the picnic, more interested in trying to chew on his overalls than in smiling for the picture:
Family photo at the wedding:
Zonked out after the ceremony:
Revived post-nap and ready for the drive home:
First time eating oatmeal:
I'm not so sure about this, Mom and Dad…
Hmmm, still undecided but I'll try some more…
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So I've tried out a few vegan caesar dressings and I've got to say none of them have really piqued my interest. They've all ended up with a taste I couldn't quite put my finger on that I just couldn't quite stomach. That is until I found Fueled Naturally's recipe and OH EM GEE is it perfection.
When I took the pic below I for some reason thought she called for Worcestershire in the recipe but alas she didn't and so just ignore that. Or, hey, try adding a Tbsp in, it could be a nice additional flavor but what I can tell you is that this dressing is tangy and lemony and perfect.
I decided to use it on some baby kale from my Imperfect Produce Box and since she showed it with croutons and since I RANDOMLY had bread in the house (half a loaf of white Italian bread from ordering in from Rosebud one night that weekend). The bread wasn't going to be used for anything else so figured this was my chance to try making croutons for the first time, ever.
What I Used (in addition to the bunch of baby kale chopped up & diced avocado which I added extra):
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard (I used Sir Kensington's)
- 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar (I used Apple Cider Vinegar)
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Juice of two lemons (large ones)
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- half loaf of Italian/French/Sourdough bread (about 6-8 slices
- 2 tbsp oil (I used grapeseed but could use olive oil)
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
How To:
- Cut your bread into small cubes to get the croutons started. Then toss them with the oil, garlic & onion powder and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Lay the croutons on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 415 for about 15-20 minutes or until golden
- While your croutons are cooking, go ahead and chop the kale.
- In a large bowl (you can use that same one you tossed the croutons in) add all of the dressing ingredients and whisk vigorously. (I then poured it into a bottle to store in the fridge and gave it a good shake up when I was ready to serve).
- When the croutons are read toss everything together including the diced avocado.
- Note: I used about half of the dressing and it was PLENTY. I ended up taking the rest with me the next day for salad on the go between classes!
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To boost interaction and engagement amongst Facebook fans, and to promote its new book 'Timeless Journeys', National Geographic Expeditions has published a challenge quiz to its Facebook page. On completion of the quiz, participants are provided with a selection of recommended trips to inspire vacation bookings through National Geographic Journeys.
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With a world full of stunning scenery, beautiful coastlines, and plenty of historic architectural buildings, there's far too many wonderful places in this universe to make it to our bucket list. To showcase and make us truly appreciate some of the most wonderful places, National Geographic Expeditions has published an informative quiz to its Facebook page, putting its reader's knowledge to the test with 10 challenging questions to see if they recognize some of the world's most iconic places.
In return for the exciting chance to win an advance copy of National Geographic's new book, 'Timeless Journeys', participants can work their way through the quiz, learning interesting facts surrounding the natural wonders of the world along the way. To educate as well as engage readers, National Geographic also informs participants of each correct answer as they progress throughout the quiz. To submit their entry, participants are required to submit their name and email address, and can opt-in to receive newsletters from National Geographic Journeys for the latest special offers and news about trips.
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Five Years for Sending Money to Terrorists
SANTA ANA, Calif. (CN) – A permanent legal resident from Turkey was sentenced to five years in federal prison for providing material support to terrorists in Pakistan.
Oytun Ayse Mahalik, 40, of La Palma, admitted "she provided material support to terrorists by wiring money to Pakistan to help fund attacks against American military personnel," the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Mihalik pleaded guilty on Aug. 10, 2012. She was sentenced Friday.
"She specifically admitted that she provided money to an individual in Pakistan with the intention that the money would be used to prepare for and carry out attacks against United States military personnel and other persons overseas," prosecutors said in the statement. "Using the alias 'Cindy Palmer,' Mihalik sent a total of $2,050 in three wire transfers to the person in Pakistan over the course of three weeks at the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011."


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Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World.
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World …Computer science is fast becoming the go to course for most students planning to enter the higher institution. With the increase in the use of ICT related product and the disposing of most career being taken over by AI machines, computer science and it's related courses has become a must.
These days, it is not had to find computer courses being made a general course in the university.
Since many people have indicated interest to become computer scientists, it becomes really necessary to select the best among the best of universities that offer this course and present it to intended computer science students.
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· Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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The department of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT confidently declares "our students change the world".
Many of its alumni feature in lists of influential entrepreneurs who are making changes at home and abroad.
Students are encouraged to develop start-ups and research projects have explored problems such as calculating the financial risks of renewable energy and developing faster parallel computing.
Undergraduates are enrolled on a flexible curriculum that allows them to focus on both abstract theory and practical problems in computer science. Students can major in computer science or both computer science and molecular biology.
Graduates go on to design video games, work on supercomputers, research robotics and often join big companies such as Google and Microsoft.
It's not all that surprising that one of the world's most prestigious universities is also home to the world's top computer science and information systems course. Those degrees scored 94 on the QS ranking system. According to The Guardian "a survey of living MIT alumni found that they have formed 25,800 companies, employing more than three million people including about a quarter of the workforce of Silicon Valley."
· Stanford University
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
The Stanford University computer science department was established in 1965. The department offers bachelor's of science, master's of science and a doctor of philosophy.
The department undertakes research in many areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, foundations of computer science, scientific computing, and programming systems. There is also a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research across chemistry, genetics, linguistics, construction and medicine among others.
The home of the computer science department is the Gates Computer Science building, named after Bill Gates who donated $6 million to the project.
The Californian institution has a reputation for producing graduates that go on to found some of the world's biggest technology companies, including Google, HP, Instagram, and Snapchat. The university received a score of 93.6.
· Harvard University
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Harvard University — The best university in the world (according to QS) doesn't have the best computer science and information systems course in the world. In at sixth place, the academic powerhouse that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of still packs a punch with a score of 88.4.
· University of Cambridge
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
The University of Cambridge Computer Science department offers the Computer Science Tripos course for undergraduate students which is a three- or four-year computer science course.
The university also offers an MPhil in computer science as a general master's degree which helps prepare students for a PhD in computer science.
There are many research groups based in the computer science department looking at artificial intelligence, security, graphics and interaction and computer architecture.
The city of Cambridge is one of the UK's biggest technology hubs thanks in large part to its university, which appears at the top of many global university rankings. The university's computer science and information systems course received a QS ranking of 88.9.
· University of Oxford
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Although computer science is a relatively modern discipline, the University of Oxford has one of the oldest departments in the country, formerly known as the Oxford University Computing Laboratory.
Since its beginnings, the department has provided lecturers for undergraduates and trained research students at a postgraduate level.
In addition to core computer science topics, students can take courses in computational biology, quantum computing, information systems, software verification, software engineering and computational linguistics.
Three undergraduate degrees are offered by the department: single honours computer science, maths and computer science, and computer science and philosophy.
Like students of other subjects, computer science students – whether undergraduate or postgraduate – belong to one of Oxford's colleges where they have the option to eat, socialise, study and live.
Founded in 1096, the ancient university is still at the forefront of technology, with startups like DeepMind having strong links to the institution. Oxford received a score of 87.8.
· Carnegie Mellon University
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Carnegie Mellon University — This private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, may not have the same international reputation as Harvard and Stanford but its computer science and information systems courses are still very highly regarded, scoring 91.9 on the QS rankings.
· ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
ETH Zurich has a history of developing software and designing computer systems. Eventually, these projects called for a dedicated computer science department, which was formed in 1981.
The department covers many areas of computer science, including computational intelligence, networks and distributed systems, algorithms and theory and information security. Different programming languages are also taught in software engineering courses.
There are close relationships with other departments within the university and with partners in business and industry, such as IBM, Microsoft, Google, SAP and Disney, with whom the university collaborates on research projects.
ETH Zurich dates back to 1855, just a few years after the formation of the federal state of Switzerland. It was created as a centre for scientific knowledge and innovation and remains a top institution for a range of subjects.
· University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
University of California, Berkeley (UCB) — Located just over the water from San Francisco, Berkeley's grand university buildings are an impressive sight. The university's computer science and information systems course receives a ranking of 89.9.
· National University of Singapore
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology — The highest scoring university university that isn't in the US or the UK. Twenty-one Nobel Prizes have been awarded to students or professors at EHT and the university's computer science and information systems courses scored an impressive 85.4
· Georgia Institute of Technology
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Georgia Institute of Technology — Once attended by former US president Jimmy Carter, Georgia Tech as it's commonly known achieved a QS score of 80.4 for its computer science and information systems courses.
· Imperial College London
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Imperial College London — Not quite up there with Oxbridge, but not far behind either. Imperial's computer science and information systems courses were given a score of 83.7.
· École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) — This Swiss university specialises in physical sciences and engineering. Its computer science and information systems courses received a QS score of 80.7.
· Princeton University
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Princeton University — Located in New Jersey, this Ivy League establishment usually scores well across the board. It received a QS ranking of 85.6 for its computer science and information systems courses.
· Cornell University
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
Cornell University — In at 21 is Cornell University. The Ivy League institution was given a QS score of 81.1 for its computer science and information systems offerings.
· University of Toronto
Top 15 Universities To Study Computer Science In The World
University of Toronto — Canada's top university when it comes to computer science and information systems. Courses were given a QS score of 84.2.
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Here, we have a collection of funny moments in Bubble Soccer condensed into a 50 second youtube video.
It depicts Bubble Soccer players flawlessly falling, falling.. and falling :)
There's something inherently funny about seeing people fall while they have on giant bubble suits. It's even funnier to see them fall in real life and you'll know what I mean the day you utilize our Bubble Soccer Rental.
And what happens when you play? Oh let me tell you. You'll have moments of uncontrollable laughter. You'll laugh and maybe desire to stop (wait, why would anyone want to stop laughing) but you'll keep laughing. Dare you to jump into of our Bubble Balls.
Also, YOU SHOULD LAUGH. First, we probably don't do it enough unless you live with a funny improvisation comedian and second, there's scientific studies that support the notion that humor and laughing can increase your life span.
Humor combats stress which is directly related to mortality. Then, It makes sense to laugh more so that you can spend as much time with your family and friends. NOTE: not your Maserati or your huge swimming pool, YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY so cherish them while you still can :)
So back to the main point, LAUGH! Do it. Do it now. Do it again.
Here's a suggestion; watch funny videos or go to an improv show over at UCB. Just do something that makes you laugh for the sake of your long term health! Is it funny or strange that I can care this much about a stranger's longevity, anyway.
I want to drill the fact that you should laugh and provide an incentive. HUMOR IMPROVES YOUR MEMORY. Here's why I say this. Humor directly decreases cortisol levels(cortisol are hormones that signal stress) and by doing so improves your physical body. With a healthier body, you're more likely to have a healthier mind and as a consequence, a better memory. Very indirect association between humor and memory but hey, let's not deny that a connection exists.
There's too many benefits of humor and not even a handful of negative side effects of humor for you to skip the opportunity to laugh whenever it comes your way.
A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just reduce mental stress, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can:
Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain.
Activate and relieve your stress response. A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response. The result? A good, relaxed feeling.
Soothe tension. Laughter can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which can help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress.
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We have a large collection of theses available for loan.
Most but not all are published as Swedish Dental Journal supplements.
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Hassan, H
University of Gothenburg, 2018
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In this thesis, the dental plaque-pH after acid and alkali formation
in vivo in relation to the individual caries status were examined. Two chair-side methods were also developed; the "strip method" to measure
in situ the interproximal, supragingival plaque-pH (Study I) and a microtiter plate format of RUT (Rapid Urease Test) to grade bacterial urease activity in vitro and
ex vivo (Study III). Hopefully studies on pH and alkali formation in the dental plaque can contribute to finding measures for assessment of the individual caries risk.
Bayat, JT
Karolinska Institutet, 2016
The overall aim of this thesis was to examine the effect of malocclusion on the everyday life of adolescents and to explore the relationship between professionally assessed treatment need and patient demand for treatment, and to develop a condition-specific instrument predicting treatment need through self-assessed treatment demand of adolescents.
Montagner, AF
Radboud University Nijmegen, 2016
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Wiedel, A-P
Malmo University, 2015
The aim of this thesis was "to compare and evaluate the use of FA and RA for correcting anterior crossbite with functional shift in the mixed dentition, with special reference to clinical effectiveness, stability, cost-effectiveness and patient perceptions."


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steps to love your body
Written by Haley Jakobson
1. remember that woman and brainwash are steeped in the same pot
2. don't drink the tea
3. take a hammer to your mirrors, shatter expectation, but pocket self-reflection
4. remember that when you're double tapping comparison and facetuning perception, your organs are writing love notes to your heart and your brain is making copies
5. you are of this earth and so are vegetables, insert cliche about rocket science here
6. sex is good and so is late night pizza, if both make you moan you're onto something
7. the only time your ass should be measured is when your lover tries to grab the whole thing at once
8. exercise gives you endorphins. happy people don't shoot their husbands.
8a. exercise is what you owe the world inside your body for keeping you alive, exercise takes makes the stick unstuck, exercise brings your brain peace, exercise makes you sweat and salt heals everything, exercise is a fancy word for the thing your body was made to do, exercise is not a trend, exercise is not an under the table deal with a future self that is more worthy than you in this moment, exercise is not for him or for her or for them, your mother, that magazine, the casting director or fucking bikini season
9. but if exercise makes the booty look good I pray to god you're sending nudes
10. the mantras we say to our bodies take lifetimes to erase, choose ones you're willing to write in pen
11. what is on the inside shows up on the outside
12. the doorway to get in only has one key
13. you are the only possessor
14. honesty is admitting that sometimes we can't stand our own skin
15. love is honesty's advil
16. stop making your tummy rolls into a doctor's note denying your right to exist
17. everybody likes rolls, and you have a shitty doctor
18. brew a new pot of tea


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I have long known how to get in the middle of a landscape and have no issues wading waste deep in a swamp, bushwhacking off a trail with my machete, or lying down over the edge of a cliff to get in the middle of things, but I am way more reticent when it comes to people. I decided I wanted to learn how to do more justice to people in my photos and how to create more compelling stories, so I went to the best–Brendan Bannon. We were going to photograph the Burmese fishing, but the weather was pretty chilly and we didn't find many fishermen at first. We did find a group of guys playing volley ball though. I wasn't really sure how photographing sports was going to do me any good, since my children are all grown and I am no longer photographing their sporting events. I soon became aware that I was being given an invaluable lesson. Brendan suddenly told me to go in and lie down on the field under the net. I, of course, was chicken. He asked permission and went and did it instead and the image above shows the reaction he got. The young men were a bit surprised at first and then continued on with their game.
The photograph above shows Brendan in the thick of things shooting blind, but anticipating every action nonetheless. He seemed to be having as much fun as the players. He was also so aware of his own body in relation to the athletes that none of them seemed to fearful of his being in the middle of their playing field. He later explained that photographing from inside the game instead of watching it from without and lying down and allowing himself to become vulnerable in relation to the people he was photographing would give his images a unique and immersive perspective.
Finally I got up my courage and went in under the net. I was half up and half down and Brendan ever so kindly said either I had to trust them 100 percent and lie down, or I had to get up and leave the field. The half in half out method was not going to work, just like it never does in life. I made several images of people fighting over the ball at the net or leaping in the air to spike it, but the image that really expressed my feelings that day was this one. I loved how every fiber of this young man's being is strained waiting for the ball to drop. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that I was never 100% confident lying under the net. This image was taken from my three quarters of the way down one quarter up position (the closest to the ground I managed to get) before he made contact with the ball and sent it on its way. There is anticipation, a somewhat hesitant stance, but total engagement on the part of this athlete who was giving it his all but was not the super star with the red shoes, trendy haircut, jersey, and regulation sports pants that had first grabbed my attention. This was a regular guy who was still in the game waiting to connect with a lofty ball and pass it along. I identified with this guy. Still, in the future I will work on getting 100 percent on the ground metaphorically speaking.
Fishing and Photographing by the Confluence of the Niagara River and the Black Rock Canal
After the volley ball game, we did encounter some fishermen. A boat that had just come through the locks and they'd seemed very impressed as it passed by. This one young man continued photographing it until it was well in the distance. According to the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, over 80 species of fish have been recorded and it is still a popular fishing spot despite the impact of industry and development on water quality. This has resulted in "chemical contamination from PCBs, mirex, chlordane, PAHs, dioxin, and pesticides." The Niagara River has been listed as an Area of Concern by the International Joint Commission, a regulatory agency of U.S.-Canada shared waters. In addition there are frequent fish consumption advisories. Yet immigrants and others economically disadvantaged people still fish in polluted areas. Sustenance living is an ongoing issue in this country and all people deserve access to fishable, drinkable water. In addition, as more contaminants enter our waterways, the entire food chain is becoming increasingly compromised. This is an issue that affects all people.
The ship must have stirred up the fish that may have been lower down in the water column due to the cooler temperatures. Before the ship went through, there had been no birds but suddenly, being opportunists, they filled the air and began diving for the surfacing fish. I could see why this was a popular fishing spot.
This man had been on this vessel all winter and had loved it. He said they had to take the canal, because the Niagara River was so shallow near here. The lock was constructed between 1908-1913 by the Army Corps of Engineers. The lock, the Black Rock Channel and the Erie Canal provide an inland water route between Lake Erie and the Atlantic Ocean. Though it is an important shipping channel, locks and channels disturb the natural riparian banks. The Black Rock Canal and Erie Basin continue to be impaired by PCB's and sewer overflows.
I was stunned to see this tree somehow growing along the pier. Enough dirt must have gotten trapped along the rocks in much the same way trash had as well. There were signs that it was going to begin leafing out soon. It always amazes me to see the persistence of life in unlikely places. Development and industry along the river have altered habitat and water quality, as with most rivers in the United States. According to the Riverkeeper, over "60% of the shoreline is lined with sheet metal or rock boulders that are difficult and dangerous to traverse for both people and animals." (http://bnriverkeeper.org/places/niagara-river/
Everywhere I go, locks are protected by fences with barbed wire and guards–the larger the locks and dams the larger the security presence. Yet the protection afforded nature is minimal by comparison.
This boom was likely in place to prevent construction materials used in lock repairs from entering the river. These are the devices typically used near construction projects on waterways as well as for oil and other chemical contamination spills. The problem is that they merely soak up and block surface water pollution. Most times I see evidence of oil sheen or contimination that has seeped through below. Booms work best in calm water and are only 10 percent effective in open seas or turbid waters, and the Niagra River has turbidity issues due to large boats and weather conditions. Saturated booms cannot be reused either and their disposal is a big issue. (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a15666/santa-barbara-oil-spill-skimmers-and-booms/).
This section of the Niagara River is right in front of the Bird Island wastewater treatment plant, which began operating in 1938. In 2014, he Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper worked to push the EPA and Sewer Authority to prevent billions of gallons from raw sewage from flowing directly into the river. Buffalo and older cities across the county have combined sewer systems, which mix human waste and stormwater runoff together.. During heavy rain events, there is too much stormwater for the systems to process and it is dumped untreated into waterways. The agreement between the EPA and the Sewer Authority allocated $41 million in upgrades. After seeing how old that plant is, I was relieved to learn the need for improvements had been recognized although reaching that goal was 20 years away from the time of the agreement, so bacterial pollution continues. (http://buffalonews.com/2014/04/20/sewer-authoritys-long-overdue-plan-will-slash-pollution-of-the-niagara-river/).
In the 2016 Riverwatch Report, the Buffalo Niagar Riverkeeper reported that though the Niagara River is "a source of drinking water for much of the region. The NYSDEC considers this use to be threatened by known contamination from toxic sediment and suspected contamination from combined sewer overflows and urban stormwater runoff." In addition, while I was surveying the impaired riparian banks, a train carrying bakken crude oil and other fossil fuels from Canada passed over the bridge into the United States. It is essential that we uphold the Clean Water Act and continue to raise awareness of water quality issues. Water is a diminishing resource as it is, and we cannot allow more of our waterways to be impaired to the point that they are no longer viable as drinking water sources.


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Love A Fair - Southern Highlands Wedding
As we count down to Love A Fair - A Southern Highlands Wedding Showcase, take a look at Alison and Kenneth's gorgeous day! They were one of the lovely couples who came to meet us at last years wedding fair! They were married by Nina de Borde - Civil Celebrant at Briars Country Lodge & Historic Inn, with photography by We Are Origami Photography.


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Learning the history of a university isn't exactly at the top of anyone's list of priorities. Who can blame them? The idea of dusting off a thick book to wade through a lifetime of milestones can be less than appealing — boring even.
Enter the Butler timeline. No, not your run-of-the-mill timeline that simply states the facts; but one that is easily accessible, social-media based and meets the Butler Community where they are: Facebook.
For Butler's Sesquicentennial in 2005, a written timeline of significant University events was created and University Relations staff have kept it updated ever since. While the idea of an online historical timeline of the University isn't new, the question of what platform to use remained. That is until one of Butler's Information Technology staff members, David Alder, suggested using the recently released Facebook timeline feature.
Since the timeline was not a top-priority project, it took approximately two months to complete, with the majority of time being spent searching through yearbooks from years past.
"Flipping through the pages of all the older yearbooks — some dating back as far as 1890 — was not only educational, but extremely entertaining," said Ashley Plummer '06, new media specialist in Web Marketing and Communications. "I hope we were able to capture some of the look and feel that may have been present on Butler's different campuses throughout the years."
Emily Elliott '12 and Jordan Gill '13, both of whom are interns in Web Marketing and Communications, also played key roles in implementing the project.
"Working as a team with University Relations and Web Services to complete the project has been the most rewarding piece," added Plummer. "Also, of course, seeing the end result and knowing those who already have viewed the timeline think it's a great concept."
Highlights and snapshots of Butler's past — when integrated with social media — become a modern-day history lesson worth sharing (pun intended). From the day Butler was founded to the recent addition of Trip, the timeline allows viewers to learn how the University has been shaped into what it is today, and does so in a way that is both visually appealing and user-friendly.
Perhaps an even greater lesson to be learned from this project: the best way to engage individuals in an institution's history is to communicate it in a way that makes it relevant.
Be sure to "like" Butler University's timeline at http://www.facebook.com/ButlerUniversityTimeline
If you feel a significant event in Butler's history is missing from the timeline, or if you have a photo you would like to share, please send it to email@example.com.
Media contact: Megan Vawter
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