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Improved precision and accuracy in quantifying plutonium isotope ratios by RIMS
Resonance ionization mass spectrometry (RIMS) holds the promise of rapid, isobar-free quantification of actinide isotope ratios in as-received materials (i.e. not chemically purified). Recent progress in achieving this potential using two Pu test materials is presented. RIMS measurements were conducted multiple times over a period of two months on two different Pu solutions deposited on metal surfaces. Measurements were bracketed with a Pu isotopic standard, and yielded absolute accuracies of the measured 240Pu/ 239Pu ratios of 0.7% and 0.58%, with precisions (95% confidence intervals) of 1.49% and 0.91%. In conclusion, the minor isotope 238Pu was also quantified despite the presence of a significant quantity of 238U in the samples.
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- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
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Journal ID: ISSN 0236-5731; TRN: US1600407
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- Accepted Manuscript
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- Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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- Journal Volume: 307; Journal Issue: 3; Journal ID: ISSN 0236-5731
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Research Org:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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- 74 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS; 11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND RUEL MATERIALS; Resonance ionization mass spectrometry; Nuclear forensics; Plutonium; Isotope ratios; Laser postionization Introduction
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October 4, 2013 (RICH TOWNSHIP, Ill.) --A south suburban school board says it will change its crisis management procedures following a massive brawl at Rich South High School this week.
Rich Township High School District 227's current plan calls for students at to be bused from one school to another.
On Monday, students from Rich Central were bused to rival Rich South High School.
The fire alarm was pulled and a massive brawl occurred between the students.
The district says it will review crisis management plans at its meeting next week.
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DECATUR, Ill. - Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland already makes sweeteners, vegetable oils and an array of other ingredients used in packaged foods and drinks. Now it's getting in the natural flavors business.
The company, based in Decatur, Ill., said Monday it will acquire the privately held Swiss company Wild Flavors in an all-cash deal that will total $3.13 billion counting debt, or 2.3 billion euros. Founded in 1931, Wild Flavors makes natural flavors and "flavor systems" for food and beverage companies.
Natural and artificial flavors are listed as ingredients in a wide variety of packaged foods and drinks around the world. Such flavors help make Coke taste like Coke and Cheetos taste like Cheetos. But companies typically don't disclose what exactly goes into making those flavors, which are considered trade secrets.
"Many times, they sign a two-way confidentiality agreement," said Mark Matlock, senior vice president of food research at Archer Daniels Midland. Wild Flavors, for instance, does 27 percent of its business in North America, but Matlock declined to disclose which products the company helps make.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the term "natural flavor" can be used for oils and other extracts from spices, fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats and other foods. So for an orange flavor, that would mean the flavor was extracted from an orange, rather than created with synthetic ingredients, Matlock said.
The flavor industry generally doesn't get much attention, even though it generates billions of dollars in sales a year. International Flavors & Fragrances, one of the biggest players in the market, for instance, pulled in nearly $3 billion in sales last year. Other major players include Givaudan, Firmenich and Symrise.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. said its acquisition of Wild Flavors will let it enter one of the "largest and fastest growing consumer trends in both developed and emerging markets." Matlock noted that demand for natural flavors has been growing at a faster rate than demand for artificial flavors. ADM also processes corn, soybeans and other crops to make everything from animal feed to ethanol.
Ann Duignan, an analyst with J.P. Morgan, noted that the deal is intended to provide geographic diversification and lower earnings volatility for Archer Daniels Midland.
Duignan noted that ADM's "foods and wellness" business accounts for about $1.5 billion of annual revenue and that management has said it wants to increase that to about $10 billion in the next decade. ADM's total revenue last year was nearly $90 billion.
Wild Flavors has production sites in Europe, the U.S., Asia and South America. Its estimated revenue for this year is about $1.36 billion, or 1 billion euros. About 60 percent of its business comes from Europe, ADM said.
Wild is the last name of company chairman and owner Dr. Hans-Peter Wild, whose father founded the business. ADM will pay the purchase price to the owner and funds tied to investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.


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Emily, age 14 of Herndon, VA
I love her because she is one of my favorite singer and I love her tv show.
Abigail, age 9 of Williamsport, PA
i love Miranda Cosgrove because she is a very good actris because I love icarly and she is a good singer.
Branna, age 8 of El Paso, TX
I love her sinnging!!!
Hanna, age 9 of OH
She's alright...
Jadeth, age 14 of Ukraine, Russia
She's ok.
Camy, age 13 of Buffalo, NY
most of her music is really good!
Analisa, age 10 of Nanuet, NY
I like miranda cosarove. Here songs is so good.
Joshua, age 16 of Miami, FL
I love Miranda Cosgrove because she is beautiful & talented!
Chloe, age 15 of San Jose, CA
I like Miranda. She is good at singing and seems like a nice girl and still has a clean image. I think she's a better role model to kids than Miley Cyrus.
Camila, age 9 of Coloma
I love Miranda!
Martha, age 12 of Dallas, TX
I like miranda how she acts in I carly she so kool
Miranda Cosgrove is a great singer and a great role model for her fans. I love wathing Icarly just because she is in it. I give her 5 toes!
Drake, age 15 of Detroit
i like miranda cosgrove
Jayce, age 9 of Kelliher, MN
i think she is awesome and the coolest person on icarly I'm your biggest fan
Apryl, age 11 of Brookshire, TX
I LOVE Miranda show and songs they are cool!!
Maya, age 7 of Clarksville, TN
I love it becuse. I love musice.
She is the best singer like ever!!
Angie, age 8 of Calgary
She plays Carly in iCarly. Plus she's the star of it.
Ann Marie, age 12 of Jamestown, NY
love it because she is sooo coool
Loretta of Hampstead, MD
I watch her on Icarly
Haley, age 10 of Cheraw, SC
she is sooo cool I love icarly
Rathna, age 14 of Cupertino, CA
May, age 9 of Scottsdale, AZ
I liked her old songs but her new songs are just not her.
Jasmine of NJ
i like her because she is on icary
B, age 10 of Vancouver, BC
She's okay... I like iCarly, but I'm just okay with her as a singer
Arianna, age 13 of ME
I love mirand cosgrove she is sooo awsome!
A Person, age 9 of Long Island, NY
Great actress, terrible singer. iCarly is also terrible
Guadalupe, age 9 of Kansas City, MO
I love her new song
Madison, age 9 of Houston, TX
She rocks! I like her music and her show icarly.
Kaylie, age 8 of Fort Worth, TX
I like her t. v. show but her singing is ok.
Noelle, age 9 of Collierville, TN
love it. did you know that Miranda was visiting the ResearchHospital.
Adt, age 14 of Tampa, FL
I don't really like her singing, but I think that she's a pretty good actress. Especially during her Drake and Josh days and when she appeared in School of Rock. I think that her acting was at it's best in School of Rock.
Emmit, age 15
her web show is awsomwe
H, age 16
She's so cute and has a great personality. I love her style and her songs are so catchy and awesome!
Raeven, age 8 of Cass City, MI
love it!!! its todly my thing. I can not belive that sam thought you were the docter!!!
Yeaniva, age 6 of Kalamazoo, MI
i can't beleve that she's in ''i carly'' and she is a great singer.
Montana, age 8 of Noth Colorado, CO
i love sam miranda and fredey and spenser on icarly miranda is funny sam is just like me fredey is smert and spenser is art tiskitk
Vincent, age 9 of Greenville, SC
Love her
Alex, age 7
I love Miranda Cosarove she sings pretty.
Jenna, age 12 of Marlboro, NJ
I love Miranda Cosgrove. She is my idol. She is an awesome singer & she is so talented in doing her show Icarly. Miranda Cosgrove rocks!!!
Jada, age 11 of Dover
I love Miranda because she has cool songs my favorite is About you now
Haley, age 11 of Knoxville, IA
i love her singing and shes pretty and I like watching her shows.
Jessica, age 14 of Chicago, IL
She's really cool. All the ones before this are just plain boring. Listen to her, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Amber Lily.
Emily, age 12 of Beeville, TX
i love her she sings good I wish I could meet her
Sarah, age 8 of Delano, CA
i love the shows she has and shes sings pretty
Alexis, age 13 of Brooklyn, CA
i love it!!!
Kurt, age 13 of Sykesville, MD
Love her!
Jayle, age 10 of Atwater, CA
i love it. it is aowsom.
Javarious, age 10 of Nashvillle, TN
I love it! She sings great and is a great actor.
Grayson, age 8 of Denver, CO
I love Miranda Cosgrove a lot
Iamatotalbookworm!, age 11
I have never seen her show, but I have heard some of her songs, and they tottaly ROCK! I like Kissin' u, BAM, Shakespere, Hey You, Disgusting, and the one she did in Cloudy with chance of meatballs. I love these songs!
Stacey, age 10 of Monticello, GA
i like miranda cosgrove because she is nice and her show rocks and because she picked a good best friend sam
Isabella, age 8 of Sudbury, MA
i like it so much
Tyra, age 11 of Kennesaw, GA
I love her songs!!! Especially Stay my baby and kissin' u'
Rachel, age 15 of NC
It's almost like I watched Miranda Cosgrove grow up as the mean little sister on Drake and Josh, so it's kind of weird seeing her as a teenager. She's definitely not my favorite actress or singer, but she's all right.
Jazmine, age 7 of New York
i like it
Marissa, age 9 of Scottsdale, AZ
I LOVE Miranda. She is a music goddess!
Maddison, age 10 of Forest Lake, MN
My favorite song of hers is Kissin U. She is awesome. She is great at it and needs to keep doing it. 5 toes!
Amber, age 13 of Detroit, MI
She is okay, but I dont think she can sing.
Carly, age 9 of Lancaster, CA
She is AWSOME!!! I love her music
Kilee, age 10 of AZ
well I love miranda cosgrove videos so much and it is my thing cause every day I go on youtube to lession to them on youtube and I like your videos because they are so cool and they rock and I just love your videos so much they rock!!!
Madi, age 14 of Lenexa, KS
Wow! I wasn't really going to get into her cuz I don't normally like disney stars.. but wow, this girl can sing!! I love her album sparks fly!!!
Teresa of Ranch Cucamonga, CA
I like miranda cosgrove but her acting is a little stiff, no offence miranda I still like you.
Elizabeth, age 9 of Macon, GA
love it!!! I love all of her songs!!!
Grace, age 8 of Lake Oswego, OR
She is awesome!!!
Kathryn, age 9 of TX
I like her but I don't really think her music thing is working out. Everyone knows her from iCarly and that is what she is known for.
Ashley, age 9 of Goldsboro
i love miranda she is awsome
Marie, age 10 of Manchester, NH
I love Maranda Cosgrove!! My favorite song is Kissn' U!! It is yhe best song in the world!!!
Zoom Fan, age 13 of CA
Don't get me wrong, I love Miranda Cosgrove and her show ICarly, but I think that she should just stick to acting. Why is it that every actor on Disney Channel eventually starts singing?!?
Shaylane, age 16 of Ann Arbor, MI
I Love Miranda Cosgrove Because I Watch Her On ICarly And I Love Her Song Kissing You So I give 5 toes
Madison, age 9 of Gaylord, MI
She is okay, have you heard her new single"Raing SunShine"? It is really good but her T. V. show stinks to high to the sky;)
ZOOM Fan of Voorheesville , MT
She cant sing and her lyrics are not good.
Tia, age 13 of Chicago, IL
I think shes very cool and awsome and I'd love to have her as my older sister.
Diana of East Gwillimbury, ON
She's not my favourite person, but her acting and singing are both okay. Her singing's fairly processed. She seems very refined; I think she needs to loosen up a bit, enjoy being a bit silly. I'd love to hear Jennette McCurdy (Sam) sing on iCarly for once.
Fafa of Boston, MA
i love her voice. I also love her songs. 4 toes!
Ellie, age 6 of Palmdale, CA
she is good. I like her show.
Olivia, age 10 of Juniata, NE
She is my favortie singer in the world.
ZoomFan, age 4 of MA
she is so awesome
Courtney, age 16 of Clinton, TN
She has a really nice voice, but she isn't a very good dancer. She is just okay to me. I just like a few of her songs. I give about four toes because she can sing. I give her that.
Zoom Fan of WI
Average. I do NOT like her voice, but she should totally keep acting. 3 toes
SHE CANT SING! they modify her voice!
Trisha, age 12 of London, ON
I love iCarly, but I do not think she can sing. Her voice sounds all mechanical like when the people change her voices all up to make it sound good.
Morgan, age 9 of TX
I think she is very talented! She has a great voice! I don't think that teenagers will listen to her, but I think ages from 8-12 will listen to her! 4 toes
Mary, age 11 of Portland, OR
I watched Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, and the only thing I didn't like about the movie was the "It's Raining Sunshine" song at the end credits. And yes, the song was indeed performed by Miranda Cosgrove. That's the only song I've heard by her. I didn't like it because it was all happy and poppy and repetitive and annoying, not to mention fake and uncreative. Two toes.
Chloe, age 7 of Huntington, TX
i like icarly because she is cool very cool.
Jess, age 12 of Appleville, GA
She's a great actress! Her singing is like any singer, you know not awesome, but pretty good. I just want to hear Jennette Mucury sing now! (Sam) Four toes!
Grace, age 14 of OH
I love iCarly, and she is a great actress, but I think her singing is only average. Just because you're an actress on Disney or Nick doesn't mean you need your own record.
Dante, age 16 of Plainfield, NJ
I love Miranda Cosgrove, she's funny cool, and cute
Fareha, age 11 of Warrensburg, MO
She is so awesome, nice, and funny! Icarly is 1000 times better than Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place...
Julie, age 10 of North River, NF
I think her show Icarly is really funny but I don't think she can sing all that well. I give it 4 toes.
Damaris, age 14 of Chesapeake, VA
Miranda Cosgrove is awesome! I love her tv show iCarly too! She is an amazing singer and is a great role model unlike Miley Cyrus! Rock on Miranda!
Ahn-Nika, age 8 of Killeen, TX
i like it because she has a popular webshow and I watch it everyday because it is funny.
Good actor. HORRIBLE SINGER.. I reallly don't dig her.
Lily, age 9 of Colorado Springs, CO
I love Miranda Cosgrove and her new song, Raining Sunshine!
Mackenzie, age 10 of Cleveland, OH
I love her I saw her on Drake & Josh & iCarly so I say 5 toes
Barbara, age 8 of Beavercreek, OH
IM a big fan in anything Miranda Cosgrove does and that includes music.
Emily, age 12 of Baltimore, MD
She rocks! I love her TV show and she's really funny on it.
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MBIA Announces Winners of Annual Hall of Fame, Lighthouse Awards
The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) announced recipients of its annual Hall of Fame and Lighthouse awards during the association's annual meeting, which took place December 5, 2013 at the Recreational Boating Education Conference held in Lansing, Michigan.
Pat Stevens, owner of Grand Pointe Marina of Dimondale, Michigan, was inducted into the MBIA Hall of Fame. Stevens has been a member of MBIA for more than 36 years and a great contributor to the recreational boating industry. Grand Pointe Marina opened in 1968 and has been a part of Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers for several years running.
Additionally, four individuals were recognized with the association's Lighthouse Award. Josh Gunn of Michigan Sea Grant was honored for his achievements and dedication to the Michigan Clean Marine Program. Bret Marr and Ray Underwood of the lobbying firm Muchmore Harrington Smalley and Associates were recognized for their efforts to achieve passage of a tax break for boat buyers in Michigan who have trade-ins. And Bill Rustem, director of strategy for Gov. Rick Snyder, was honored for his leadership and support of Michigan's boating industry, including gaining state and federal funding for the dredging of Michigan's waterways.
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Londoner MacDonald heart of Colts lineup
Josh MacDonald was 11 years old when Knights captain Danny Syvret raised the Memorial Cup over his head at the rink now known as Budweiser Gardens.
He noticed Corey Perry do anything in his power to score, Rob Schremp blast pucks from every angle and Brandon Prust fight and hit and shut down Sidney Crosby when it mattered most.
All of it left a mark on him.
"I was there for a lot of games," the Londoner, now 19, said. "When you're a young hockey player like that watching the Knights, you think about how great it would be to win an OHL title and get to a Memorial Cup.
"You hope you'll get the chance to do it someday, too."
Right now, MacDonald, the gritty Barrie Colts winger, has a real good shot — better than most would have given him against his hometown team at the start of this league championship series.
The Colts hold a 3-1 lead over the Knights going into Game 5 of the OHL final Friday night at Budweiser Gardens.
"Not many people picked us to win and we knew that would be the case going in," MacDonald said, "and of course, we used it as motivation. We know how much talent they have on the Knights and that we would have to outwork them and do the little things right to put ourselves in a position to win."
Everyone knows Barrie's Mark Scheifele is a world-class player, Anthony Camara is a force, Aaron Ekblad plays way older than his years and ex-Knight Andreas Athanasiou, MacDonald's roommate, has a wealth of talent.
But one of the reasons the Colts have opened more than a few eyes is the quality of their supporting cast.
Guys like MacDonald, Erik Bradford, Brendan Lemieux, the pesky son of ex-NHLer Claude, and defencemen Alex Lepkowski and Alex Yuill are matching what was supposed to be one of the Knights' overwhelming advantages.
"We have some big-name players on our team," MacDonald said, "but Dale (Colts head coach Dale Hawerchuk) is really good at giving everyone on the team a role and if you don't get everybody pulling together, you're not going to win.
"That's what it takes."
The Knights have never, in their OHL title run last year and so far in these playoffs, faced a game in which they had to save their season.
They lost the last time they did — in Game 6 at home against the eventual league champion Owen Sound Attack two years ago. London's most recent Game 7 was the loss at home to Kitchener in the second round of the 2010 playoffs.
Barrie has already faced their postseason mortality this spring, in Belleville, a week-and-a-half ago in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final. They let a 3-1 series slip away, but saved their season with a game-winner from an unlikely and tiny hero, 19-year-old rookie forward Tyson Fawcett.
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It all starts while waiting for a train: Frank has decided to go on a day trip to Rouen, although he has no plans as to what he's going to do there. He sees that a young girl is holding a bag which looks heavy: maybe she doesn't want to put it down for fear of soiling the bottom. Frank therefore decides to play the gallant card and offers to relieve her of her weight. Just like that: he doesn't say he fancies the girl of anything else, he just does it.
And he puts the bag on the luggage rack for her and asks if he can sit next to her, which he can, although Anne says she's not much of a talker, although it turns out she is, and they have a conversation for an hour until the train stops at (the fictional) town of Gournon, where they have to change for Rouen, where Anne is also going. But Anne doesn't want Frank to carry her bag anymore as she says she's meeting her sister at the station and doesn't want to be seen with a man.
Frank, however, hides in the shadows and watches Anne wait for twenty minutes until she leaves the station and goes to a hotel. He decides he'll go there too: after all, they're both supposed to be going to Rouen but neither of them is doing so that day. And Frank's suspense regarding the young girl is such that he knocks on the hotel room doors until he finds Anne, who is surprised and not too happy to find Frank in the doorway, although she doesn't seem too bothered about what amounts to a virtually unknown man tracking her down. She doesn't let him in though.
Then Frank, who hasn't been carrying a bag or anything, realises that he must seem a little dirty to Anne: she may have guessed (incorrectly, of course) that he has a fold-up toothbrush in one pocket, but his other one surely isn't bulky enough to hold a pair of underpants. (There's no mention of a clean shirt or pair of socks.) So he goes out to just buy new underpants (although there's no further mention of a toothbrush, fold-up or otherwise).
On his return Frank finds Anne in the hotel lounge, and she invites him to come to a session in a bookstore, where (the fictional) Marc Soupault is giving a talk. I'll pass up on the details of the talk (which isn't much of one anyway) and move on to later that evening, when a rather distressed Anne appears on Frank's doorstep in a bathrobe which she hasn't bothered to fasten properly. She says Marc has just 'taken' her, but that's not it – the correct word is 'fucked', and Frank can 'take' her if she wishes. Frank is slightly gladdened that Anne has used the word 'taken' for him, but like Anne he admits that he doesn't want to indulge in sex either.
That's the story so far, and if the reader is expecting all ends neatly tied up at the finish of the book, to discover what Anne's relationship with Marc really was, then he or she hasn't encountered Christian Oster before. I'll just say they go to see Anne's sister in Rouen (she actually exists) and that there's a very satisfying orgasm on the train going, but that's just the beginning. Yes, Oster's books are a must.
My other posts on Christian Oster:
Christian Oster: Une femme de ménage
Christian Oster: Rouler
Christian Oster: Le Cœur du problème
Christian Oster: Mon grand appartement
Christian Oster: En ville


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Proof of ownership and efficient warranty services are some of the benefits of registering a new product with the manufacturer. Furthermore, registration makes it easier for the manufacturer to contact the customer in case of recalls or updates.Continue Reading
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Culture For One's mission is to inspire New York City children living in foster care by providing cultural experiences and exposure to a broader world.
Through these opportunities we are improving outcomes for these most vulnerable youth, and for some, changing their trajectories forever.
Access to the arts, rarely available to youth in foster care, is a vital means of stimulating a child's intellectual development. Culture For One uses the arts as a vehicle to connect with these children and teens, motivate them, widen their view of what is possible to achieve, and stimulate their aspirations. In conjunction with the arts experiences we provide, we also introduce them to positive role models, who offer encouragement and resources outside of their limited circle of support.
Our purpose is to enrich the lives and improve the futures of youth in the foster care system.
NYC Administration for Children's Services (Mar 2016)
Hilliard, Tom. "Fostering Careers." Ed. Jonathan Bowles and David Giles. Center for an Urban Future (2011)


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Course Content
The course is divided into 2 units. All pupils study the language unit plus one of the other 3 optional units.
Unit 1: Language – This unit covers 3 broad themes:
- Lifestyles (family/friends/leisure/daily routine)
- Education and Work (school/college and work)
- The Wider World (holiday/travel/tourism)
Unit 2: Personal Communication – Based on the themes of Lifestyles and Education and Work, pupils learn to write personal responses to letters written in French.
Unit 2: Language and Work – Pupils use language in a vocational context, the focus being on writing.
Unit 2: Extended Reading and Viewing – The focus of study is on written text(s) and possibly a linked film or video.
Information Technology
Pupils are encouraged to make use of the internet and VLE and to re-draft written work using word processing.
Regular completion of homework is an essential part of the course. For example pupils have to prepare reading passages, do grammar exercises, learn vocabulary and phrases and prepare for speaking tasks. Pupils should have access to a French– English dictionary for use at home.
A. In School assessments:
Unit 1 1 listening and 1 reading test on any of the 3 themes.
1 speaking test covering topics from two themes.
Unit 2 (Personal Communication) – 1 writing test.
(Language & Work) – 1 writing test (1 x business letter, 1 x e-mail)
(Extended Reading and Viewing) – 1 writing test
B External: 1 test listening (20%)
1 test reading (30%)
1 test writing (20%)
The speaking test for Unit 1 counts towards 30% of the final course award.


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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Creating a Healthy At Home Work Environment
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I love all of these tips! I'm currently job hunting so I'm home most of the time applying to jobs and working on the blog. I am so much more productive when I've showered, gotten dressed, and gone through a morning routine instead of just sitting down at my desk in my PJs! And I've made a rule of no taking the laptop into bed with me, unless it's for relaxation purposes. Even then, I try to keep my relaxation activities to reading, knitting, and other non-techy things. No working after 9pm for me!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing! I am working from home now for the first time (less than a month so far) and it is definitely a big change of pace! I appreciate any insight and these are great tips :)ReplyDelete
Yes! I totally agree with you on all of these! So important when we work from home!ReplyDelete
omg, this post was meant for me. I am terrible about 4, 5, 7, & 8. It's 2:37 pm and I haven't eaten lunch yet. And I can't tell you how many days my husband tells me to put away the ipad, turn off the computer and relax - at 10 pm! It's so easy getting sucked into work, especially when there's so much great stuff to read online!ReplyDelete
Great post! I can totally identify with #8; I'm trying my hardest to unplug by 7pm! My local dietetic association showed an interesting/funny video last night called "5 Ways Social Media is Changing Your Brain" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffWFd_6bJ0). It provides some explanations as to why it's so difficult to unplug - mind boggling!ReplyDelete
Great tips! #7 is super hard to do, but totally necessary!ReplyDelete
I love this post. I just started working from home a few months ago and I'm finding the adjustment to be hard when I thought it would be the greatest thing in the world. #7 is hardest for me. I really need to set a schedule. My circadian rhythm is completely off right now.ReplyDelete


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Jodie's new boyfriend, 23-year-old Ryan Fleming, escorted her to the festivies and didn't seem to mind as she got on with a massive snake. The serpent didn't seem to mind either, but we think it was probably just hypnotized by her boobs. Either that, or the scent of skank is very relaxing.


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A MBA from Stanford is something I've dreamt about ever since I got bitten by the technology bug around the turn of the millenium. I don't know whether it's the lure of Sillicon Valley and the wonderful inventive spirit that seems to flow throughout the region, or indeed a sort of academic snobbery that sees me so often in awe of those that attend the worlds premier academic institutions.
Whatever the reason it has indeed been a dream of mine for a little while. Alongside the lofty position Stanford holds in my heart however is the feeling that little ol' me is largely unworthy of a place in its hallowed halls. So the dream has been on hold whilst I've attempted to learn all that I can, gaining the odd qualification and nuggets of experience along the way.
Anyway, I felt like I was getting closer to a position where I could at least have a stab at entry now. I feel I'm perhaps smarter than the average bear, and have saved up enough to cover the course fees. So with a latent confidence the Stanford site was opened and all facets devoured. Now perhaps my aforementioned awe of the institution isn't enabling a particularly qualified point of view here, but the course does look outstanding.
Browsing through the entry requirements and it all seems like good fun.
- Bachelors degree – check
- A GMAT – not sure what this is but it sounds like a test I would have to complete, no huge fears there.
- Academic record – no specifics required (which is good considering the horror show that was my first degree) but an expectation that you 'challenged yourself throughout your academic career'.
- 3 letters of reference
Bugger. There always has to be a snag and I fear this last one could be just that. They ask for 3 references; 2 from employers (1 from direct supervisor and 1 from A N Other that evaluates your work), and 1 from a peer. I felt I had a great relationship with my peers at TMN, and indeed initially with the bosses. But (the royal but), as time went on, such was the gap in professional philosophy between myself and both the company and my boss that working together became pretty tough.
Now I won't pretend to be perfect, far from it, but I have studied marketing and management an awful lot and would like to believe that what I have learnt has merits in practice. So whilst I will no doubt take things from my time at TMN that I can use to improve, I also like to think that my convictions are worthy of sticking up for in a professional context. Alas it seems unlikely that TMN will offer up a glowing recommendation to support my application, which somewhat leaves me in a quandry of what to do. What to do indeed.


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Here's a situation I'm just not happy with: our cell phone/land line/Internet charges.
Because we have a business and because I simply cannot hear using a cell phone (I'm deaf in one ear, which complicates things considerably), we have a line line. In fact, we currently have two land lines. Plus Call Notes (AT&T's answering service) on both lines. We share one cell phone, with 450 minutes per month plus 5000 weekend and anytime minutes. We don't come anywhere close to using our 450 minutes. NO WHERE close. And we never text, although I noticed that on my most recent bill, we got charged for six such messages.
Our land lines, cell phone, and Internet fees are all bundled with AT&T. The taxes, surcharges and other "special fees" alone add up to $33/month! (Of all the fees I resent, I resent the special ones the most.)
We don't make many long distance calls. But since I can't hear on the cell, I usually pick up the land line to make them. And it's usually in a quasi-emergency situation, like when I need to call my out-of-town sister over my mother's hospitalization. It does add up. What I need to do (I guess) is call my person and then ask them to call me back, using their cell phone minutes and free long distance. Then I would pick up my land line and be able to hear. That's the best plan I can come up with at the moment, although Skype would also work, I'm sure.
I'm voting for immediately losing one of our land lines, and relying on Caller ID to notify us of calls we need to return. Additionally, I'm voting to ditch AT&T CallNotes and go back to a phone with an answering machine component. CallNotes costs WAY too much money, and yes, it we dump it we won't be able to call in remotely to hear our messages. But if we carry a cell phone, why is that so important?
As a Late Boomer, I feel like I need to get a handle on some of these ridiculous expenses. None of my adult kids have land lines, and I envy their freedom. I doubt if that will ever completely work for us, but we need to know some alternatives that are working for others.
What are you doing to keep your telephone/Internet charges under control? How low can we go, dollar-wise, and still enjoy the services we need?
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Chloe 2.0: Woman adopts the dog that her family surrendered when she was a child
When a Pennsylvania woman saw a pomeranian-poodle mix up for adoption in a Facebook post, the dog reminded her so much of her childhood dog that she decided to look into adopting her.
That's when she found out it was her childhood dog.
Nicole Grimes said the photo of her dog, reminded of her beloved childhood puppy, named Chloe, who her family surrendered to a shelter seven years ago because she was too "yappy."
It was until she met the 11-year-old dog, also named Chloe, that she began suspecting the new Chloe might also be the old Chloe.
The dog bounded over to her and began licking her face.
"Then I knew in my heart that she had to be the same dog," Grimes told the BBC.
Grimes husband was skeptical, but a check of the dog's microchip determined it was the same Chloe.
"We couldn't believe it. It's just crazy," Grimes said.
Grimes got Chloe on her tenth birthday — a gift from her grandmother.
Four years later, though, after her father began working at home, he found the dog was too loud. Grimes remembers the day her dad picked her up from school with the dog in the back seat and they drove to the shelter.
Grimes said Chloe is toothless now, but "still loves to run around" and spend time with her four-month-old daughter, Violet.
"They love to play with each other. Chloe is very gentle with Violet and it warms my heart to see them together."
(Photos: At top, Grimes with Chloe then and with Chloe now; Chloe with Grimes' daughter, Violet; courtesy of family, via BBC)
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E-tailers are creating dialog with customers, but they aren't always speaking the same language.
E-tailers are creating dialog with customers, but they aren't always speaking the same language.
E-tailers and consumers are communicating, but the conversation is sometimes one-sided, according to research regarding feedback best practices and email responses. With Forrester Research projecting U.S. e-commerce sales to grow from $144 billion in 2004 to $316 billion in 2010, merchants who want a piece of the pie will have to improve interaction.
OpinionLab's analysis of the comScore-identified top 50 Web sites revealed that, while improvements have been made, feedback best practices – visibility, consistency, stability, accessibility and anonymity – are not always applied.
Only 28 percent of the top 50 Web sites provided users with a feedback opportunity on every page, and fewer than 10 percent of the audited sites collected quantifiable feedback, diminishing their abilities to make improvements.
Furthermore, a collaborative survey of 433 e-tail insiders from ForeSee Results and Internet Retailer revealed that 27 percent were poorly satisfied by their current Web site research tools to measure satisfaction. Fewer than half (45 percent) said they were somewhat satisfied.
On average, it takes 2.30 mouse clicks to submit feedback among the top 50 sites, but OpinionLab suggests that one click should be enough. Also, only 16 percent of sites ensured that their feedback technique is always visible "above the fold" – the section before a user has to scroll. This percentage represents a quadruple increase over 2003, but a decrease over 2002 when 19 percent of surveyed sites had highly visible feedback techniques.
Just over one-quarter (26 percent) of the evaluated sites returned users to the Web page they were visiting prior to submitting feedback – up from 14 percent in 2003. Most (80 percent) of the audited Web sites prevented anonymous feedback, suggesting that e-tailers may be confusing feedback with customer service.
And speaking of customer service, Jupiter Research (a Jupitermedia Corp. division) evaluated email response rates for roughly 245 sites and found that nearly all offered email as a customer support option, but roughly half of them acknowledged receipt with an automated response. Just a scant 6 percent sent a personal or customized email as a first response.
"A lot of the autoresponses said that they [the customer] should receive an email in a specific amount of time or links to self-help," said Zachary McGeary, research associate with Jupiter Research.
Not all of the follow-up emails materialized. Well over one-third (39 percent) of the evaluated sites waited more than 3 days to respond to a customer email, if they even bothered to respond at all. Deeper analysis revealed, according to McGeary, that the greater share of the 39 percent didn't respond at all.
On the other end of the spectrum, just under one-third of audited sites responded within 6 hours of the initial contact. "This [response time period] has gone up year-over-year and more focus on delivering within the 6-hour time range than the 6 to 24-hour range," said McGeary.
While e-tailers strive for the 6-hour time range as a way to increase customer satisfaction and transition customers from phone to email, the ForeSee Results/Internet Retailer report says that call centers are actually exhibiting the greatest growth within the feedback loop.
Response times may soon undergo a shift, as McGeary noted that customers are actually willing to wait one full business day for a response. "We actually show a growing complacency from customers," he said. "Companies are now surveying customers and they are saying what our data reflects. They are willing to wait longer – up to 24 hours – for an email response," said McGeary.


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I went to visit the National Stud and Japanese Gardens on Sunday - had a really nice time and there were pony rides for the kids etc. You can visit some ex-racehorses such as Moscow Flyer and Beef Or Salmon and there's also some well-known stallions which you can visit too.
In the horse museum, they have Arkle's skeleton and I've since been looking up some of his races. We've been going on about Kauto Star and Sprinter Sacre lately (both brilliant of course) but to put it into perspective, Arkle's Timeform rating is 212, compared to Sprinter at 192 and Katuo at 191. Amazing really.
It's probably hard for those of us who weren't around in his era to appreciate just how amazing he was but it's great to read about him and look him up on youtube to watch some of his races. If you are near the Kildare area, it's well worth a visit.
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We're kicking off 2017 with a series of brand highlights, focusing on socially conscious companies that promotes Equal Goods' Guidelines. For our first highlight, we feature Boy Story, whose co-founders Kristen and Katie also have helped bring Equal Goods to life.
Tell our readers, what is Boy Story?
Boy Story introduces cool boy Action Dolls to the toy market. Our dolls are 18" plus and vinyl dolls with ball joints for extra poseability. We specifically want to make kids feel comfortable including boys in pretend play using dolls. That's our basic goal really. It's simple, but not so easy to achieve!
What inspired you to start Boy Story?
Kristen: The initial inspiration came from my own son. I have two boys (almost 4 and almost 2), and while I was pregnant with the second one, I wanted to buy a boy doll for my first son. Naively, perhaps, I sat down at my computer and started searching the internet for a boy doll. My requirements were pretty simple (I thought): A doll in the 15-18″ range that was cool and a similar age as my son. What did I find? Hardly anything! There were baby dolls, girl dolls, plush dolls, and some incredibly expensive special order boy dolls, but nothing under $100 and nothing that was just a basic, cool boy doll for my son. I was a little taken aback – how on earth did this not exist in the 21st Century? Then I started digging in. It seemed everyone was asking for a cool boy doll, but no one was making them. I thought to myself, I can do this! But at the time I was working overseas as a full-time lawyer and mother. That's where Katie came in!
Katie: While Kristen was visiting me in January 2015, she couldn't stop talking about the boy doll idea. She had mentioned it a few times earlier, but now she was obsessed! But I was a little bit shocked when she called me one morning and excitedly asked if I would be interested in starting up a company with her. The timing was perfect for me and the opportunity was one I couldn't pass up. I'm a designer by trade but was working in a bar to make ends meet since the design market was struggling. Kristen suggested I put my design skills to use by designing the dolls and clothes. I'm a "figure it out" kind of person too, so I was up for the challenge. Oh, and I LOVE my nephews and kids in general, so working with toys sounded absolutely perfect. One week later, I quit my job and started up Boy Story! Kristen would give me a little direction and act as a sounding board, but for the next year, I did everything necessary to get things up and running.
What kinds of stereotypes did you see in society, perpetuated by the marketplace, that you wanted to address?
The blatant double standards are what really shocked me the most. There I was, a working mom, struggling with gender-related issues all the time in my own field of law, and raising two boys, and I couldn't even find a basic boy doll. This contradicted the message that I hear everywhere, and teach my own kids, that boys and girls should be sharing the load. We all are in this life together, and we all play different roles. But we are not cast into any one role necessarily (and especially by gender), and we should have choice and flexibility in our roles. A mom might be a super-star engineer who balances her intense job with child care, dinnertimes, and exercise. A dad might teach adult education at night while he takes care of the kids during the day and qualifies as household laundry and shopping manager. We teach our kids this and aim for it ourselves. Yet as I struggled to fight very antiquated stereotypes at my own job and raise my boys in a gender-equal environment, the toy market seemed to only counteract everything I was working toward.
Specifically, the world of dolls (which are inherently little people) is completely gender and racially lopsided. How can I really teach my sons that they can be anything and should be treating other genders and races equally if the toy market teaches them from a very young age that they can't play with dolls, and that if they do want to play with dolls, there are no dolls like them available? How can I teach my sons gender equality? Dolls of all toys should be as diverse as the world in which we live. They weren't, so I am aiming to change that.
When you think of the phrase "equal goods," what does that mean to you?
We believe that equal goods are ones that are not labeled as being "for" any particular human trait, such as gender or race. We make dolls for kids, not for boys or for girls as separate groups. Kids all benefit from the emotional intelligence, relational and nurturing skills they can develop through pretend play with dolls. Why exclude a kid from that on a basis not connected with play? The stereotypes in toys, we believe, can be harmful to children, impeding their growth and equality in the future. There are a whole generation of young kids now who will grow up to be parents. Why exclude boys from the type of play that can teach them to be great dads? Equal goods give all kids the chance to learn and play together.
Name three other brands you love and admire:
- Mitz Accessories (obviously) – they co-founded Equal Goods with us
- Renegade Made – another small woman-owned company that makes the cutest art projects
- iamelemental – a Kickstarter-backed, woman-owned company making female action figures that are SO COOL (and their owners have been incredibly helpful as we have started up)
We have also received a lot of advice and help from other emerging businesses and some even more established ones – I can't list them all here but I thank each of them!
What is your #1 absolute favorite book for children?
This is so tough! In our house, we absolutely love Julie Donaldson's The Snail and the Whale. It's a great story about helping even when you are small. The main character is female (oddly so many books use male pronouns even for animals that are main characters), and the illustrations are beautiful.
Do you think companies can be both successful and socially conscious?
Absolutely. And it is good business practice to be socially conscious. Consumers are increasingly demanding that the companies they support lend a hand to improving their world beyond just providing a product. These days you can buy practically anything from anywhere. We strive to be a brand that care about the messages our toys are sending kids.
Is your approach to marketing the Boy Story dolls gender neutral
Not exactly. Our marketing is gender neutral – our dolls are for anyone. But Boy Story makes boy dolls, and we present them to the market in a way that is gender equal. Dolls as a product inherently are not gender neutral because they generally are perceived to have a gender since they represent children. Our approach is to level out the market and let all kids of all backgrounds feel comfortable with doll play. The way to do this, in my view, is to first break down the harmful messages that have been sent to kids telling them that boys can't play with dolls and girls should be playing with dolls. I started with the basic problem: Cool boy dolls and racially diverse dolls don't exist. So let's make them. First part of the problem solved. But that's not enough. I can't just put them into a hugely stereotyped market and expect the problem to be gone. I have to counterbalance. So Boy Story deliberately brings ethnically diverse boy dolls to the market. We do it in a way that partially caters to the current marketplace and norms so that boys who haven't been encouraged to play with dolls feel comfortable doing so. We also expect that girls will enjoy the "boyishness" of the doll line and pick them up to include in their doll play. We don't ignore gender at all. We believe gender is something to be embraced and recognized. But it shouldn't be imposed upon any kid, and gender certainly should not dictate choice in play!
I like to say that you have to break down the barriers before you can share the sandbox. Boy Story starts breaking down the barriers in the doll market. Once those barriers crumble, Boy Story's messaging will naturally change. I could see a future major expansion that includes girl dolls as well, but first we want to balance out the market by making it diverse.
Aren't there already dolls for boys? What about superheroes and GI Joes?
There are very few boy dolls in the market. Just to clarify, we don't just make dolls for boys. Boy Story makes boy dolls to help balance out the market that offers a variety of 18″ girl dolls but very few boy dolls, especially of high quality and in a similar style and price point as our dolls. Our dolls are very distinct from superheroes and GI Joes. First, they are same-age toys, meaning they are similar in age to the children playing with them. Don't get me wrong, superheroes are awesome! But they fill a different pretend play role. With dolls, we interact on a more social level. Our kids relate to dolls, they take care of dolls (compared to superheroes that are usually the ones flying in to solve problems), they cook for dolls, they use dolls as companions, and they read books to dolls. Superheroes are just that: super-human. GI Joes are full grown adults, usually accompanied by weapons and military garb. They emphasize powers, muscles, imagination, and adulthood. But they don't really emphasize relationships. Kids sometimes just need that friend of their own to tote around and maybe take care of while daddy or mommy are busy. Maybe they need someone to talk to. Maybe they want to pretend to be a parent. There are all sorts of experiences that come with dolls that don't necessarily come with superheroes. For all the reasons girls have been encouraged to play with dolls for years, those are the same reasons ALL kids should be encouraged to play with dolls.
What has the response been like from kids? And parents?
Kids love them. They want them. They can't stop moving their arms and legs. I had a few kids try to take the prototypes home with them! Oh, and we've gotten lots of requests for blue hair!
Parents are a mixed bag. Some totally get it and love them. We had a huge showing of community support on Kickstarter last month. The articles by parents that have been written completely embrace the idea. Most of our surveys have been incredibly positive and recognize the gap in the current market.
Other parents have told me "no way, I won't buy a doll for my son, he won't play with it." I've heard that for children younger than two. Retailers are concerned that walk-in purchases will be slow. They don't even know where to stock them – with the dolls (traditionally girls' stuff) or somewhere else. There isn't really a spot in the "boy aisles" for dolls. It saddens me because it means the stereotypes aren't going away any time quickly.
Has the toy industry embraced the concept of Boy Story dolls? Do you think their response reflects wider changes in consumer expectations when it comes to toys and toy marketing?
We've been blown away at how receptive the market has been. Whether the "toy industry" has embraced us, only time will tell. Our customer base started as a Kickstarter base, but expanded quickly through our direct and boutique retailer sales over the holidays. One advantage for us of being small is that we don't need mass market sales. We just need a strong core of customers who want to offer their kids choice in play and are willing to buy our products. We are seeing some slow shifts in the toy industry in general to be more accepting and offer more diversity, but big changes are yet to come. Perhaps Boy Story (I hope) is leading the way for a wider change.
Are there plans to expand the range of Boy Story dolls available anytime soon?
We have two more dolls in development, plus a line of accessories. Since we are small and still brand new, our development is rather slow. We can only produce more dolls and clothes when we have gained market acceptance of our current products. We are hopeful to release the next two dolls this summer. Aspen is a caucasian doll with blond hair and blue eyes and Kenji is Japanese with black hair and dark brown eyes. All our face molds are unique to capture diverse facial features, which lengthens our average development time per doll. We also are producing richly illustrated chapter books with adventure stories to accompany each doll. After we have four boy dolls, we will be taking customer polls for the next dolls, and may even include a girl doll in the mix. We like to introduce our dolls in pairs.
Where can we buy Boy Story dolls?
Our dolls are currently available at www.boystory.com. We send our newsletter subscribers exclusive news and deals, so please sign up for our newsletter on the website or here. Select retailers also sell our dolls, so if you want to see them in person, head to a store nearby you.
How can we follow you on social media?
Our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter handle is @boystorydolls – check us out and definitely let us know what you think.


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Humanist Fonts are the most realistic when it comes to fonts as it incorporates real looking calligraphy. These fonts feature true italics as opposed to Ligatures (are binding methods that form a font such as glyphs and graphemes) and Obliques (slanted style font that leans usually to the right).
The Trebuchet font stems from the group of humanist fonts and is also a typeface.
How Did The Trebuchet Font Come About?
The Trebuchet Font's name stems from an ancient siege engine from the Middle Ages. Siege engines where designed and built to break down walls and forts so that lands and territories could be taken over.
The Trebuchet was designed for Microsoft, by Vincent Connare in 1996, a typeface designer who was also responsible the fonts Comic Sans and Trebuchet MS. The former Windows employee also said that his inspiration for the Trebuchet Font came from various such as motorway signage and typefaces such as Akzidenz Grotesk and Alternate Gothic.
The font was also designed to be a comfortable and eligible font on computers such as Windows, so you can get your messages across with ease and not have to worry about poor readability.
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A font derives from a Typeface and has similar characteristics as seen in the Typeface. The typeface takes the lead when it comes to design characteristics and stroke features. It also influences how the numbers will look.
Typefaces are also called "Sans" or "Serif" and includes the likes of; Goudy Old Style, Georgia, Joanna, Times New Roman, Adobe Jenson and more.
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Vincent Connare aimed to mimic what was said in a Microsoft Quiz "could you build a Trebuchet to launch a person from the main campus to the consumer campus, and how?" The Trebuchet MS also maintains unique features that distinguish it from other Sans such as MS and Veranda. The design of the typeface trebuchet holds its own at being unique as well as retaining the ability of being eligible and readable.
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I agree (I think we all do) that it was interesting.
However, I think it was a huge headache for the mods. They (someone) has to try to "police" that, someone could easily put up someone else's real cards as a joke or some kind of revenge thing and the mods would have to be sure nothing usable was showing. And that (as many will verify) was a very long thread.
I also think it was a great trigger for many people to develop the "app itch" and I mean severely. Many people here need to avoid that as much as possible anyway, the last thing they need is "credit porn" to kick off an app spree.
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June 12, 2018 | We are excited to share that the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival was named among Fl ...Read more...
You gotta throw axes to get love.
Everyone knows that. I mean, that's just life.
Look at-- Look at Abe Lincoln, legendary vampire hunter. Look at, uh, that tin guy who's without a heart that the girl from Kansas finds by the golden road. Look at Gimli from The Lord of the Rings.
All three people, all axe throwers, all loved.
And now for the first time ever at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival you too can join that legendary trio that is so ingrained into the mind's eye of every man, woman, and child on Earth. When you first enter The Cabin you will feel their spirits looking over you, guiding you towards axe throwing immortality. Let them coach you: President Lincoln will explain to you that when throwing an axe, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." And then he will stare at you with his ghost eyes and expect you to figure out that he's trying to tell you how to properly stand whilst throwing. He'll then tell you that you don't need to take 4 score about it. Does anyone even know what a score is? Anyway he gets annoyed with you and mumbles something about how he'd rather be at the theatre, which allows the Tinman to step in. He tells you to focus on the beating of your heart and begin your wind up and release in between heartbeats. You then realize that he doesn't have a heart and ask him if he is familiar with what the average human being's standing beats per minute heartrate is? He tells you to just follow the yellow brick road which is no help at all cause you're standing outside a tent. On a beach. With no roads. Plus, how does that relate to axe throwing anyway. I'd say Gimli might be of some help but all he ever says is that you have his axe, or that nobody tosses a Dwarf, or some story about Dwarf women looking and sounding like Dwarf men. None of which are helpful.
Ultimately the axe throwing trio of immortals won't be of much help, but the nice people from BATL will be able to give you all the tips and encouragement you need to be able to tell your friends that you too can axe throw.
1 Ticket will get you 5 throws and if you're feeling a bit more in-touch with the trio you can get 15 throws for 2 tickets, with the score of your final 5 throws putting you in the running for a free event at the Ottawa BATLgrounds.
Tickets can be purchased from the activity tent for $5 each, with a portion of proceeds going towards ODBF.
BATL Axe's mission is to show people the power of being good to each other, using the axe as a tool to build community inspired by our backyard roots. Events are led by experienced axe throwing coaches to make sure you have a great time while learning how to throw with the proper technique.
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text: The Kubricks London "A very strong contender for the title album of the year." Do The Dog Music, UK "The Kubricks bring something surprisingly refreshing to the table. A gem of an album that makes ska and reggae seem like a perfect fit with 21st-century musical trends." 8.5/10 Bucketlist, Canada. The Kubricks return in 2017 with their new album, 'The Heist'. Released digitally in January 2017 to exceptional reviews, 'The Heist' soared to No.1 on the iTunes reggae chart. Produced by Toby Davies (Gentleman's Dub Club, Maverick Sabre), 'The Heist' brings 12 new tunes including 'Hold Us Down' – featuring reggae legend Horseman and rapper Alex Osiris from Monster Florence, 'Better Of Me' with the immense Sharlene Hector on vocals, and lead track 'Down With The Dogs'. As well as their own headline shows, the band have supported UB40, Bad Manners, The Toasters and Buster Shuffle, with festival slots alongside The Skints and DJ Fresh. They have played to tens of thousands over the last four years with appearances at Wickerman, Godiva, Brownstock, The London International Ska Festival and Brentwood Festival, to name but a few. Their independently released debut Wasters & Wannabes, produced by Andrew Tulloch (The Charlatans, Madness), started to gain traction in 2014 with support from BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing, and BBC 6Music, after Huey Morgan featured the band's single, 'Self-Help Wannabe'. Tom Robinson chose new track 'Rave With the Rebel' (July 2015) for his show, leading Horace Panter (The Specials) to champion the band, claiming, "I can hear Madness, The Ruts, Squeeze and The Clash in there…". With 'The Heist', The Kubricks have evolved their traditional ska sound, adding new elements such as percussion, samples and programming across 12 new compositions that combine the energy of the live band in a new studio setting. The Kubricks's tracks Hold Us Down (Single Edit)feat. Horseman & Alex Osiris by The Kubricks published on 2017/09/18 09:28:37 +0000 The Heist (Radio Edit) by The Kubricks published on 2017/04/18 11:17:10 +0000 The Trouble In Your Life by The Kubricks published on 2016/12/15 18:19:42 +0000 Down With The Dogs by The Kubricks published on 2016/12/15 18:03:40 +0000 Paradise by The Kubricks published on 2016/12/15 18:03:09 +0000 Lead Me Away - Feat. Sharlene Hector (Clean) by The Kubricks published on 2015/12/28 12:54:56 +0000 Ghosts by The Kubricks published on 2015/12/28 12:38:52 +0000 Waster (Remastered) by The Kubricks published on 2015/12/28 12:37:05 +0000


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How to Cook Chicken Legs in a Crock Pot With Frank's BBQ
Chicken legs are often a more affordable choice than boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but healthy eaters may dismiss them because of their higher calorie and fat content. With careful preparation, though, eating chicken legs doesn't have to come at the expense of your waistline. With a few healthy tweaks, prepared sauces and less-expensive proteins, such as chicken legs, can come together in a smart and delicious dinner, especially when it's made in a Crock-Pot.. And as an added bonus, darker meat becomes more tender in the slow cooker than white meat. In your preparation, incorporate Frank's BBQ sauce into the mix. The sauce hails from Philadelphia, and in 2011, was nominated for "The Best of Philly" Hot List.
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Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Place one of the legs on a cutting board and carefully remove the skin. The skin adds fat and calories to your dish and the chicken will remain flavorful without the skin, particularly with the addition of barbecue sauce. Repeat the process with the remaining legs.
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Spray the bottom of the Crock-Pot with canola oil and then layer the onions along the bottom of the crock. Turn the warmer unit onto the high setting and add the garlic cloves.
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Arrange the chicken legs on top of the onions, leaving room between each piece so the legs cook evenly.
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Sprinkle the chicken legs with salt and pepper and then pour the barbecue sauce over each piece of chicken.
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Cook the legs for 1 hour on high. To ensure that the fat and caloric content remains low, you don't have to brown the chicken in a skillet with oil before adding to the slow cooker; however, cooking the legs on high for one hour kills harmful micro-organisms more quickly.
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Reduce the heat to the low setting and cook for an additional 7 to 8 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The USDA recommends that poultry should be cooked to a safe internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria.


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I've never been much of a supplement girl.
I've tried, I really have.
This time around, however, I'm determined to make them stick.
A friend recently introduced me to Wildly Successful Health Coaches and although the course doesn't start until January, I have been fully submersed in the multitude of Q&A's and case studies available.
What's great about this course is that it brings scientific proof into your practice through reading blood tests, understanding the human body (thank goodness for my history in anatomy and physiology courses), and through supplements.
I've been supportive of supplements as an addition to a varied, healthy diet. But I never realized how useful they can be in individual cases. You can literally pick out pick out what is bothering you (as simple as soreness and a bad mood) and create a natural medicine cabinet totally tailored to your specific needs. These aren't things made in a lab either, supplements are all things that your body naturally makes or they come from things made by the earth, which is pretty cool stuff. They are there for you when your body needs an added boost.
The more I have been learning about supplements, the more I have been wanting to use them more frequently.
Creating a new routine can be difficult, but sometimes you just need a little accountability! So, here I am telling you all about it, so I stick to my word (seriously, ask me about them). It also helps to create a reminder somewhere that you'll see it. Such as your GMail calendar or your phone.
Here are the supplements I've been incorporating into my daily routine:
- Ashwaganda: This is a powerful herb that has been used for centuries by Ayurvedic practitioners. I've actually been using it quite frequently since I started my M-F desk job. It helps the body adapt to any psychological or physiological stress–giving you peace of mind and an attitude of "I can handle anything". I take it when I'm feeling a bit run down by work or when I know I am going to have a chaotic day. This herb can also promote healthy cycles for women, and treats some PMS symptoms. But, please note, it is advised that it not be taken by pregnant women.
- Magnesium: Did you know majority of us are deficient in Magnesium? Yup, we are. And who knew it was so important? It actually attributes to over 1000 functions in our bodies. It helps calcium go directly into our bones, promotes heart health, supports liver functioning and relaxes tense muscles. I've taken this when I've had a sore back and it works like a charm! If you have no problems moving your bowels get Magnesium Glycerite. If you're feeling a little "backed up" go for Magnesium Citrate as it has some natural laxative properties.
- D-Mannose: This supplement is actually very new to me. I discovered it while reading a Q&A regarding sponge kidney. It is used as a daily supplement to decrease the incidence of UTI's. If you've had a severe UTI like me, you'll know that your kidneys have never really been the same (sore back in the morning?). You may have also become more susceptible to them. I'm making it a goal to support my kidneys as much as I can so that they last me for the rest of my life. To promote kidney health this could be a vital supplement along with reducing sugar intake, increasing intake of citrate (such as lemon juice in water), and regularly flushing the kidneys with clean water.
I've also been considering adding a B-Complex (enhances mood), Vitamin D (great if you sit under fluorescent lights all day like this girl) and Chlorella (for when I need some added greens and detox in my life).
Do you take supplements? Have you had a positive experience with them? I would love to hear about it!
To Added Support,
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Percona talks at OpenSQL Camp this weekend
Four Perconians (perconites?) will be at OpenSQL Camp in Sankt Augustin, Germany this weekend presenting talks on:
- Recovery of Lost or Corrupted InnoDB Tables
- Keep your MySQL backend online no matter what
- XtraDB — InnoDB on steroids
- Xtrabackup for MySQL
If you would like to stop by and say hello, we are Aleksandr, Istvan, Morgan and Aurimas (pictures here).
If you can make the (approximate) location, but not the date, we also have training in Frankfurt in three weeks time.
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Hey Aleksandr, Istvan, Morgan and Aurimas,
Thanks for the great talks at OpenSQL Camp/FrOSCon – I'm looking forward to meeting you there next year again!
When are you coming to Chicago?
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BENTON, ILL. — In our imperfect world, pain and suffering often remain as everyday constants to many of our lives. But as difficult as poor health might be to cope with in adult life, the grief and worry may be multiplied even further when the problems are associated with our very young.
One of these has been, and is now, my youngest grand-daughter. Her name is Amber and she will soon be 1 year old. Although her original diagnosis has changed, her progress since early infancy having vastly improved, the eventual verdict is still out, the final prognosis incomplete.


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What is is about summer and the scent of coconuts? Maybe it's because it momentarily transports me to a tropical beach, but I just can't get enough of anything coconutty right now - and that includes this gorgeous lightweight lip oil from Barry M. It glides over lips to leave a comfortable nourishing finish and high shine, while adding a touch of tropical to even the most understated of looks. Although there's nothing spectacular about it, I can't help but take it out with me pretty much every day; plus at under a fiver it's a total bargain too.
I've written up a whole feature on this already (see here,) but it's too good not to include in this post too. The beautiful scent is encapsulated in a non-greasy oil that's easy to dab onto pulse points throughout the day, helping to keep your scent fresh and to boost the notes in any spray you may have applied previously. Although it's expensive, it's a little handbag luxury that everyone would enjoy.
LOTTIE LONDON EMERY BOARDS (£5.00 for 3)
No matter how much I prep my nails, I always catch one on something and spend the rest of the day fiddling with the rugged edge. Emery boards are a must for me (when I remember) and these tropical designs from Lottie London are just the ticket right now. Hardworking, fun and effective, they're great for keeping in your bag in case of nail emergencies.
My hands are in such a state right now, mainly due to the fact I drink so much more in the summer and spend half my time in the loo; bathroom visits mean washing hands, which in turn means dryness and irritation that needs to be tackled with something hard working. You can't go wrong with a classic, and Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturising Hand Treatment is just that. The non-greasy formula sinks into skin effortlessly, helping to soothe away dryness and provide a moment of pure bliss.
As a perfect accompaniment, a great cuticle oil helps to nourish around the nail bed and encourage healthy growth, as well as treating the cuticle itself to a little hydration boos. This one from Revlon is simply dreamy. It smells like marzipan and is infused with Vitamin E to help nourish skin, leaving my cuticles instantly more pleasing on the eye.
Being connected almost 24/7 is great in theory, but in practice it means batteries can die and leave you without communication when you need it most. I've been carrying around little chargers for years, but they're getting smaller and smaller as technology progresses - and compact mirrors are set to be all the rage in the next 12 months. Super slim, portable and practical too, these cute spotty number holds enough charge to almost fill my battery when I'm out and about.
Although I'm a fan of a big purse to keep my seventy different loyalty cards together, when I opt for a slightly smaller bag it makes much more sense to only take what I need in a little card case like this. Sleek enough to fit into the smallest of clutches, it's also big enough to hold your bank cards and driving license with a little money too. I've bought a few of these on trips to New York before (where Coach is way more affordable than it is in the UK,) but this little number was a pleasantly received gift to accompany the newest Coach scent. (More info on that here if you're interested!)
Definitely one of the hottest brands of the moment, Quay Australia have some incredibly chic and unusual designs that don't command a designer price tag. I discovered them at Clothes Show Live a couple of years ago and picked these up for less than a tenner, but there's a whole new season of styles to choose from now online. They're well made, comfortable and super stylish - what more can a girl ask for?
INVISIBOBBLE HAIR TIES (£3.75 for 3)
These don't need any real explanation, but they are handy to have at the bottom of your bag for when it gets too hot/windy/rainy. With no snagging, pulling or leaving dents in hair, they're fab for on-the-go up-dos without making you feel like you're a schoolgirl again.
I adore cross-body bags and this one was a bit of an impulse bargain. Can you believe it's only £12.50 in the ASOS sale right now? The transparent outer hides a more solid compartment within, which is big enough to fit all of these bits and bobs without a problem. If clutches are more your thing, you can remove the gold chain and turn it into a boxy evening number. Bonus.
What's currently in your handbag? What little gems do you have to keep close at all times?


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Join AAUW-NJ Garden State Branch!
If you wish to be informed of all our statewide activities, opportunities and concerns, but don't choose to participate in local branch activities, then the Garden State Branch is for you.
We call it our virtual branch because it doesn't meet on a regular basis, except for getting together at state-wide events such as the AAUW-NJ Annual Meeting. Members of the Garden State Branch have all the privileges of members of other AAUW-NJ branches – they are invited to Inter-Branch programs. Members of the Garden State Branch may meet for projects or interest groups of their own choosing. In the past, Garden State Branch members have organized lunch get-togethers with a speaker, or book discussion. For questions about organizing activities for the Garden State Branch, please contact Garden State Branch President: Sally Goodson
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Tucked away among the green spaces of Capitol Hill, this lovely spot is a historic bed and breakfast built in 1906 whose chambers each pay homage to a famous Utah landmark (such as Bryce Canyon or Sundance). The top-floor King's Peak is the most requested room, with its sunken jet tub looking out onto all of Salt Lake City (candlelight is available upon request to enhance the ambiance for those special occasions).
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The ladies who attended had a chance to ask their own personal questions about their business structure and business finances to help them better plan which direction they were going to go in next with their businesses.
The information was very interactive and focused on more than just sharing information. We left with new information and resources for us to use in the future. Was so excited that I went to the speaker series. I love learning new information. Here are some of the conversation you missed:
- We explored business structure options by comparing them side by side
- We discussed the difference between a CPA and a Bookkeeper as it relates to choosing one for our business
- We learned about deductible and non- deductible business expenses and we all received a list of the items.
- And lastly we discussed which forms to file for tax time and how to apply for an LLC and EIN # and where to locate the forms.
As you can see you missed some good information to help you start laying a strong foundation for your business.
The Business Finance 101 speaker series left me pondering with where do I go next with HASU. Tanya suggested that HASU becomes a 501c3. Looking forward to developing my Strategic plan for 2014
Thank you Tanya for sharing over 20 years of tax and business finance experience with the HASU ladies and so appreciative of having you as a HASU member.
Guest speaker will be Andrew Alongcore from the Business Law Group. A start-up Attorney who specializes in start-up business. Get your questions ready ladies!
Look out for the invite coming soon.
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White Pages is a good way of expanding a business' customer base through the free listing option, which is available by clicking the Submit Your Free Listing link located in the upper right corner of the company's homepage. A free listing gives businesses a presence in White Pages online directories and phone books, where millions of customers searching for businesses across the directory's network can find them.
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