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We've decided to fulfill your wishes and from now you can download your invoices in English as well. According to the accounting laws, all invoices are still in Slovak, however it is possible to download the invoice in English PDF version.
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McLean Community Foundation Supports Medical Care for Children
The Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) has received a $7,600 grant from the McLean Community Foundation. The grant supports MCCP's efforts to provide comprehensive care to medically underserved children of lower-income working families in the McLean district. MCF President Richard Sullivan said that "This is an unusual investment for the foundation in recognition of MCCF's important contribution in this time of high need."
ReinDog Parade Slated for Dec. 1
Area dog owners need to start thinking about their dogs stepping out for the holidays: Their first opportunity for this holiday season will be at the 16th Annual Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce ReinDog Parade, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at 8 a.m. at the Langley Shopping Center.
The Chamber invites residents to join this event either as a sponsor, vendor or with their own entry. Registration is at 8 a.m. A Plus Pets will be collecting the entry fee of two cans of dog food. The food will be donated to a local dog rescue by A Plus Pets.
Dogs will parade in holiday or creative attire for contest prizes. The program includes music, vendors, photos with Santa and the local fire engine—always a favorite with children. Guest judges will select the winners in various categories.
Additionally, Dog World Rescue will be present and will host an adoption event. They will bring a number of their rescues, available for adoption, and will meet with potential new doggie parents.
The Bogart Group Named to Premier Advisors List
The Bogart Group of McLean has been included in the NABCAP (National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices) Premier Advisors list. The list appeared in the Sept. 28 issue of the Washington Business Journal.
The Bogart Group comprises Brian Bogart, CFP®, AWM, senior vice president-financial advisor; James Bogart, CFP®, ChFC, senior financial associate; Michelle Dubay senior investment associate; Kevin Buenvenida, senior investment associate; Lois Quagliato, client associate; and Adam Giles, financial advisor.
The group's mission is to help clients achieve financial peace of mind by preserving and maximizing intergenerational wealth.

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Ilkay Gundogan has four goals from his last two matches, leading to an avalanche of praise for his ability to fuse industry and artistry – but the City midfielder says his best is yet to come.
His double at West Brom helped the Blues to an emphatic 4-0 victory last weekend and he repeated the trick on Tuesday, scoring two in a 3-1 win over Barcelona.
The dislocated kneecap he suffered prior to his arrival at City means he was held back initially but he has enjoyed a fine few weeks in the heart of City's midfield.
But rather than rest on his laurels, Gundogan says he can have an even greater influence once he is fully up to speed with the demands of English football.
"If you look at just my goals record, you'd have to say this is the best spell of my career," he said. "But I think I can improve my performances over the next few weeks – I'm still not playing at 100% because it does take time after being out of action for so long."
Gundogan is the definitive Pep Guardiola midfielder. He registered a 96 per cent pass completion rate against Barcelona – the highest of any player on the pitch – and he works extremely hard without the ball, pressing the opposition high up the field and forcing them into errors.
His four goals in two games have seen him grab the headlines – but he says there is plenty more to his game.
"I'm enjoying be part of the team and playing for this great club," he said. "I'll try and continue as I have done over the past few weeks and score more goals but scoring is just a bonus for me – helping the team win and creating opportunities means just as much to me and is more important."
City face Middlesbrough on Saturday, a side who will pose a very different threat to the one they faced against Barcelona earlier this week.
It's likely the Teesiders will look to get men behind the ball and frustrate City, a tactic a number of sides have deployed against Guardiola's free-flowing team this season.
Gundogan believes City are more than capable of breaking down stubborn, defensively-minded outfits but admits he's been struck by just how difficult each match in the English top flight is.
"Our experience so far this season have proved that no matter who you face in the Premier League, the opponents are tough," he said.
"Teams set up very defensively against us and try and focus on stopping us from scoring goals and we expect Middlesbrough to come here and be difficult to break down – but we've proved we can almost always find a way to score and we'll try and repeat the way we played against West Brom and Barcelona and look for the three points."


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I just got back from my 8 night Mediterranean cruise aboard the MSC Orchestra and I just thought I would share my experiences with anyone planning a trip on this cruise. What I experienced on MSC Orchestra by Italian passengers (90%):
- They push in front of you at the buffet, or any queues when waiting for something.
- They cut queues everywhere and anywhere.
- They won't move over so that you can fit into the elevator.
- If the elevator starts closing before you're in, they won't try to hold it for you.
- If you arrive at your floor on the elevator, you can't get out, because the Italian people who want to get in, won't let you out first.
- They talk at the top of their voices down the corridors at all hours of the morning.
- If you are standing somewhere where they want to stand, they will push you out the way so that they can stand there.
If you have ever been on a five star cruise before the MSC Orchestra will be a disappointment for these reasons:
- Room service is not free, and very heavily priced.
- THEY CHARGE FOR A GLASS OF WATER!!! Even when the same water runs freely in your cabin to brush your teeth and shower! That's right. 0.50 Euros for a glass of shower water served in a glass (no ice).
- There is no free ice tea or fruit punch like they have on other ships.
- Breakfast is only between 08:00 and 10:00, if you arrive later, there's nothing for you to eat and you'll have to wait for the lunch buffet.
- The breakfast is very simple. You cannot design-your-own-omelette, you cannot even ask for a fried egg. In terms of eggs, it's either scrambled eggs or plain omelettes.
- It is impossible to find a teaspoon by the breakfast buffet! I cannot eat yogurt with a large spoon, but teaspoons are not available. Everyday I had to ask for a teaspoon and was asked what the teaspoon was for. When I told them it was to eat my yogurt they reluctantly handed over a single teaspoon. Teaspoons are not even available at the coffee/tea station. To stir your coffee/tea, you must use a wooden ice-cream stick.
- The lunch buffet is pretty much always the same, only one or two things might be different each day.
- The lunch buffet and breakfast buffet are always over-crowded.
- For an Italian ship, the pizza is not that good and is not available all day like other ships. They are simple large rectangle pizzas cut into squares.
- There is no late-afternoon buffet either.
- The dinner in the dining room had a different menu every night, but the food was not amazing. The soups were great but the starters and mains were often a disappointment.
- The "Always Available" menu had "Grilled Fillet of Salmon", so the one evening I ordered it, and was served a piece of white fish that was not salmon.
- The Orchestra is a very large ship, that somehow seems small when you're on it. What I mean by this is that all areas always seem so crowded. Perhaps this may be because they might have more rooms than other ships, but there always seemed to be too many passengers on board.
- The bingo was terrible, with only 1 game of bingo per bingo session.
- The photographers were not very professional and pestered you for a picture every night at dinner.
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA -- This was the worst cruise I have ever been on. This ship offers for kids to sail free, yet there are very few programs for children and when my children did go, they cried and refused to go back. The staff was rude and yelled at all of the children a lot - probably because the staff doesn't speak English. This ships sails out of America and has mostly American passengers, yet the staff barely speak or understand English, making any requests extremely difficult. And, you had to request what you wanted because it certainly wasn't going to be offered to you - the customer service was the worst I have ever experienced.
The entertainment was awful and very limited. The food was also terrible. There was very little variety and it wasn't tasty. The only compliment I can give is to the wait staff. My friends who I was cruising with had a wonderful room steward, but mine was never present. My room went 2 days without having the bed made and I never saw him/her. There was absolutely nothing for my 12 y/o to do. If he didn't go w/ the adults he had to sit in the room. If it weren't for the ports the trip would have been horrible. I cannot reiterate enough how rude and nasty the staff was.


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Boston Warrior AAU Boy's Basketball: Welcome
Please visit us on our new website:
The Boston Warriors AAU Boys Basketball organization would like to announce the 2015 Spring AAU Boys Basketball Tryouts.
3. The 11th Grade team advanced to the final 32 of the 2014 11th Grade Division 1 AAU National Championships in Louisville, KY.
By John Denton
July 5, 2014
Boston Warrior AAU Boys Basketball Program is one of the strongest programs in New England
Over the past 7 years, the Boston Warriors have won the Division 1 Massachusetts State Tournament and/or the New England Champoinships in every age group from 3rd grade to 11th grade. This spring (2013) we finished the cycle by winning the 9th Grade Division 1 State Title. In addition, in spring 2013 we had 13 teams qualify for the AAU National Championships. But it is not all about going to the national Championships. We offer players of all talent level the possible opportunity to play competitive spring basketball. The size of each roster are kept manageable and try to keep the price to play affordable. Most of all, we have provided very good coaching including a lot of skill work with real practices. Our mission is to provide local athletes intent on improving their games with an opportunity to compete against the best in NE.
It about developing players of all age levels and helping them to get to the next level. Below is a summary of past few years players:
Boston Warriors presently playing at the college level:
- 8 players currently on Division 1 College Basketball Rosters
- 9 players currently on Division 2 College Basketball Rosters
- 50+ players currently on Division 3 College Basketball rosters (including 9 in the NESCAC)
- 8 players currently on Division 1 College Football rosters
- 5+ players currently on Division 2 College Football rosters
- 10+ players currently on Division 3 College Football rosters
- 5+ players on other College Sports Rosters
In addition, Boston Warriors alumnus Dan Giovacchini was named the national winner of the Inagural 2011 High School Sullivan Award for the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.
For more information on Boston Warriors playing in college, please click on the "Boston Warriors Alumni News" button. For information on Boston Warriors present high school news, please click on the "Boston Warriors High School News" button. Please check out the website from day to day for updates.
Lake Buena Vista– Boston Warriors Daniel Giovacchini was the male recipient of the inaugural National AAU High School Sullivan Award. After receiving the award, Daniel wrote a letter about the great impact AAU has had on his life and how much the High School Sullivan Award has meant to him and his future. Here is the link to Dan's letter: Impact of the AAU High School Sullivan Award for Boston Warriors Daniel Giovacchini
Boston Warriors are proud to announce 3 college commitments
Handout: 2015 Spring Tryout Registration Form
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Yes, it was improper for Loretta Lynch and Bill Clinton to meet privately. As the attorney general, Loretta Lynch is the head of the Justice Department, which is currently involved in the ongoing investigation into Hillary Clinton and her tenure as the secretary of state. Ms. Lynch should not have met privately with the husband of the subject of her office's investigation.
The meeting of Lynch and Bill Clinton seems awkward in light of Hillary Clinton's email scandal probe. Not that any meeting with high profile politicians is ever very private. Judicial Watch claims the Bill Clinton and Loretta Lynch meeting is unethical and violates the public's trust in the Justice Department. With Bill Clinton's wife running for President, perhaps Bill Clinton should step away from politics, at least distance himself from trying to make heavy political decisions, and let a committee take over. The timing of the meeting is terrible. This meeting acts as leverage for Trump, and creates undue controversy for Hillary Clinton. Bill Clinton could wait until the election is over, and re-evaluate his place in politics then.
High-profile people meet with each other all the time, and most of us don't even know anything about it. The fact that these two met means nothing, given that we don't know the true reason for their visit. Nothing can be accomplished by two people anyways, and if there was any proof of misconduct, this meeting couldn't hide that.
I do not know the details os Loretta Lynch meeting with President Bill Clinton. As a result, I am unable to say that she acted improperly by meeting with him. As such, I must give her the benefit of the doubt by assuming that her actions were appropriate and within reason.


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El Comite
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Services for Latino community members including advocacy, outreach, case management and consultation.
Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County
948 North St., #8, Boulder, Co 303-444-1522
Provides access to reliable legal services for the immigrant community. Can help with questions regarding immigration, legal concerns, citizenship and naturalization.
Intercambio de Communicades
515 Kimbark St, Ste 107 Longmont, CO 80501 P: 303-776-7070
Provides services to help bring communities together. Believe that communities are stronger when everyone can communicate, and it starts with language. Many classes available for English language, financial literacy, citizenship, computer literacy and more.
General Information and Legal Support for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
U.S Department of Education Youth Resource Guide for DACA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security website for DACA
NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors – Advising Students without Documentation
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text: Tilapia Fish Curry Recipe is very famous in Bengal. Tilapia fish curry recipe is very easy to prepare, I used yogurt for make the gravy tasty. Tilapia is a sweet water fish. This is a very tasty and healthy fish. Tilapia consumed worldwide and referred to in the same name "tilapia". This fish curry regularly produced in Bengali households, as well as on special occasions, it is a very favorite to Bengalis. We can not say that is a recipe for Bengal, as it is not authentic. Typically, tilapia is a very popular fish in the world.


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I'm linking up at Faded Charm's 78th White Wednesday. I love all the calming whites at this busy time of year, especially.
White and Sparkly Tree ~ Canadiana Christmas Stop Six
I'm linking up at Faded Charm's 78th White Wednesday. I love all the calming whites at this busy time of year, especially.
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- AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Another beautiful room Elizabeth. I have so enjoyed your home at Christmas!ReplyDelete
Hi Elizabeth. What a beautiful home you have. I sure enjoyed all the posts....it was like looking in a magazine!ReplyDelete
It's special that this tree has sentiment like it does.ReplyDelete
I love that you have decor from when you first got married. I am enjoying seeing all your Christmas Decor!ReplyDelete
Ilove the pretty thing that your crocheted...just lovely! I love having these same kinds of things on my tree! ;DReplyDelete
so pretty (& love that it is so special to you)! the galvanized bucket & the christmas balls on the tray - a beautiful combination!ReplyDelete
Hi Elizabeth: I'm now finally getting around to visit all my blog friends. Your bedroom tree is so beautiful with your handmade ornaments and the sparkly silver and white decorations. I love how you've displayed the tree in the bucket and on that lovely silver tray! What a pretty vignette!ReplyDelete
This might be my favorite! Love the white and the silver and the SPARKLE!ReplyDelete
It seems that you are decorating your Christmas pine tree with all white decorating, are have a white Christmas concept ?ReplyDelete
Very pretty tree and the clear glass ornaments look so elegant!ReplyDelete
Love your tree!....Being a guest in htat room is a treat!...YOur bells are wonderful!..I have crochet stars o my white tree!...Yeah Canada!ReplyDelete
Don't ask me why I'm reading your Christmas posts today ... maybe because *my* Elizabeth (age 15) insisted on buying a few items at Macy's today for me for Christmas. Your white tree is gorgeous. And I loved your Tim Horton ornament - isn't that the place where we bought donuts when we visited Nova Scotia, aren't Tim Horton's all over Canada - seeing the name really brought back memories of a fantastic trip. Anyway, see you again soon.ReplyDelete
I really LOVE getting comments and read each one. They truly make me smile! If you have a question I will email you. Due to a huge increase in spam comments I have enabled comment moderation but I will post all friendly comments. Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!


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Academic Advising
Thank you for choosing Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Welcome to our Javelina Family in the College of Education and Human Performance (CEHP). The CEHP has two academic advisors. Advisors are available to help undergraduate students with course scheduling, degree plans, applying to the Teacher Education Program, and more.
Academic Advisors
Ms. Araceli Garza, M.S.
Breanne Flores-Contrereas, M.B.A.
Incoming Freshman
You must register for our new student orientation, "Hoggie Days". At the orientation you will be able to meet your advisor, build a schedule and work with many other offices (financial aid, housing, business office) to prepare you for your first semester at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. To register and find out more click this "Hoggie Days" link.
Current Freshman and Sophomores
You will need to meet with an advisor prior to registering for courses each semester. An Advising HOLD will be placed on your registration until you meet with your advisor.
Juniors and Seniors
Students over 60 hours are typically advised by a faculty advisor. Here is that information, by department.
Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education (TBED)
Juniors: You will meet with your advisor prior to applying for and beginning the Educator Preparation Program. Upon acceptance into the Educator Preparation Program, students are assigned a faculty advisor who will guide the student through graduation.
Department of Health & Kinesiology (EC-12)
You will meet with your faculty advisor prior to applying for and beginning the Educator Preparation Program. Upon acceptance into the Educator Preparation Program, students should schedule an advising appointment with their faculty advisor to receive proper instruction and signatures for the program.
Non-certification degree plans in Health & Kinesiology
You will be assigned a faculty advisor at the completion of your 60 hours. Your new faculty advisor will guide you through the rest of your coursework to graduation.
Transfer students
Students with 30 credit hours or more have two options. They can arrange to attend a Transfer Session Orientation to receive general and vital information about Texas A&M University-Kingsville and then meet with their assigned advisor or they can contact an advisor directly and schedule an individual appointment. Please make an appointment to see an advisor before coming to campus. Please bring a copy of all your college transcripts and test scores (if applicable) to your session/appointment. To register and find out more about a Transfer Session please visit http://www.tamuk.edu/transferthursdays/
How do I meet with an advisor?
College of Education and Human Performance (CEHP) advisors meet with students either on a walk-in basis or by appointment. There are a few days each year (such as freshman orientation) when the advisors are busy, so we encourage you to schedule an appointment with each advisor to avoid waiting or not being seen.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are advised by faculty members in their program areas. Please contact your department for more information.
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Sophos, a global producer of IT security solutions whose headquarters is located in the UK, inaugurated its new Shared Services Center (SSC) in Manila on November 22. The Sophos Manila SSC aims to provide round-the-clock level 1 support services to customers across the globe, particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The Manila SSC is currently staffed with over 70 support engineers and customer care specialists; 15 of which are dedicated to servicing the APAC region.
As part of Sophos' Technical Support organization, the Manila SSC complements existing support centers located in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US. It is a strategic initiative in addressing the growing demand for industry-leading security solutions across the APAC region.
The inauguration was led by Sophos CEO Kris Hagerman, who said, "One of the many differentiators that sets us apart from the competition is the excellence of our support services. Every customer and partner globally has round-the-clock access to technical help and comprehensive resources wherever they are, every day of the year."
Hagerman added, "The Manila SSC will prove instrumental in driving the highest levels of customer service and technical expertise, and empowering our customers to get the most out of their investment. It validates our ongoing commitment in providing the best solutions and services to our customers and partners."


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Revision as of 20:47, 2 August 2006 by 126.96.36.199 (Talk)
Check which Linkstation model you have. Currently there are 2 different architectures (called flavours below), ppc(LS1, HG, HS, Terastation, Terastation Pro) and mips(LS2).
If you have a ppc-based LS you need the ppc-tools, if you have a mips-based LS2 then you need the mipsel-tools.
cd tmp wget http://downloads.linkstationwiki.net/development_tools/<flavour>-tools-2_1.tgz mkdir devtools cd devtools tar xzvf ../<flavour>-tools-2_1.tgz ./install.sh
this should install all the development tools without asking.
you now have a working toolchain on your box!


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I love shrimp! I love eggs! I begged and pleaded, donít take them away from me. All these years the nutritional gurus have been telling us theyíre high in cholesterol and if you eat these two foods you will have a heart attack! Now, well conducted studies show that low-fat shrimp and eggs, substituted for fatty foods, do not raise blood cholesterol and are not a major contributor to heart disease. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says despite all that cholesterol, shrimp is perfectly good for you.
This is no longer a health concern, because shrimp is low-fat with a rich content of highly unsaturated fatty acids, which lead to the formation of high-density lipids, commonly known as "good cholesterol". Consuming shrimp may actually lower blood cholesterol levels.
So, hereís a great shrimp dish I make quite often. The original recipe came out of an old Weight Watcher Cookbook, but as always (something I learned from my Grandma) I usually throw in a few extras to make it taste better and substitute some ingredients, but itís still healthy cooking. I lost 40 lbs. on these recipes even with additions. Hereís a tip I would like to pass on about fish. I always soak it in milk before cooking; it seems to take away any bad fishy taste.
1. Shell & devein shrimp and set aside.
2. In 1-cup liquid measure combine milk, mustard and seasonings, set aside (if you are using milk instead of the fat free Ω & Ω , mix some of the milk with a tablespoon of cornstarch and add to sauce at end to thicken.)
3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add shrimp, onion and garlic, stir constantly until shrimp just turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Pour milk mixture into skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, (add cornstarch mixture if using) let simmer until slightly thickened, 1 or 2 minutes.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp to serving platter; set aside.
6. Increase heat to medium-high; continue cooking sauce until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over shrimp and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan.
Makes 2 servings
This is great served over noodles or rice. Hope you enjoy your shrimp!
12 oz. shrimp, peeled, deveined
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Some of the best stories come from young children just when their words start to catch up to their imaginations. All we have to do is sit back and listen. Well, maybe not quite. There are things we can do to help along these narrative skills, and they are an important part of learning to read.
Narrative skills refer to the ability to describe things and events and tell stories. Research shows that using expressive language to retell stories helps children understand what they hear and read. This later helps them when they are reading. You can find more information and evidence supporting early literacy and early learning at the Books Build Connections site of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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'Is it? Isn't it? I have skipped a period, nights are restless, but I'm not old enough yet! Am I pregnant or has it really started?' A whirlwind of thoughts with no one to turn to, to share them. Discussing this delicate matter with friends or relatives may feel awkward. Sometimes, we even feel awkward discussing this with our GPs or other healthcare professionals. So how do you find out for sure? In the words of Dr. Heather Currie, a leading British menopause expert: "What is so bad about openly discussing a physiological process that is simply a hormone deficiency?" The days of grinning and bearing it are on the way out. There are no prizes for martyrdom. The safest and most natural place to discuss menopause is with your healthcare professional, where you are most likely to obtain good advice, without being judged. Here, we would like to give you some basic factual information about the stages of menopause.
- Menopause is natural
- Changes are normal
- You are not alone
- Talk to your doctor
Natural midlife changes start when your periods become irregular. Peri-menopause refers to the time leading up to menopause when the cycle length and menstrual flow can vary significantly. The gradual decrease in the production of oestrogen in the ovaries during this time is simply the body's natural evolution from the fertile, child-bearing years to a whole new stage of life.
If you are in your 40s, or sometimes even earlier, you may have started to experience some of the normal and natural changes that signal peri menopause. The time between periods can shorten or lengthen, the periods can become heavier or lighter. The fluctuations in the hormones can produce a host of symptoms, which can last up to several years. Peri menopause can best be summed up as the time when your body gets ready for menopause. At menopause our oestrogen and progesterone levels become quite low. It is during peri menopause that our body gets ready for these new, lower levels.
Every woman is unique, as is her experience of menopause. If you are unsure about the changes you are feeling, the best thing is to speak to your healthcare professional, who can help you clarify some of these changes and suggest the best way to ease symptoms you might be experiencing.
What is menopause?
Menopause literally means the last monthly period of a woman's life. However, it is confirmed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months.
For most women, menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 to 55 years and in the UK the average age is 51 years.
Oestrogen levels play an important role in a woman's life. They rise at puberty with the onset of childbearing years and then increase and decrease rhythmically with your menstrual cycle. They peak during pregnancy and then decline as you reach menopause and your menstrual cycle ceases (see graph above).
What is premature menopause?
Premature menopause is defined as the onset of menopause before the age of 45. It affects one in every hundred women under 40, one in 1,000 under 30 and one in 10,000 under 20.
What is post menopause?
The term post menopause literally means 'after menopause'. Post menopause can be confirmed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. At this stage, tangible symptoms have probably reduced, but now is the time, when you need to start looking after your bones, heart and cholesterol levels.
Up until menopause, natural oestrogen provides a protective effect on your heart and bones. As oestrogen declines, it is important to provide suitable nutrients to help keep the bones strong and your cholesterol levels low.


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After all the terrible things that have occurred in the world in the past week, I feel that this is a good time for this post. Regardless of how you want to share your love with the world, what's important is that we do so.
Recently, I have realised that I crave deeper emotional connections with the people around me. I want to be free to share in the ways you will soon read, while still honouring and connecting in my current relationship the way we have been. For the more love we give, the more we receive and the greater the love I can give to the people that matter the most to me. Regardless of what kind of friendship and connection we have, I want to do each one justice and give and receive what is needed and wanted.
I want to love you.
Whether partner, friend or stranger, I want to love you.
Sometimes that will mean helping someone who can't repay me. Providing a meal to someone who has spent so much time praying for one. Making morning coffee for sleepy friends behind the front counter with a smile. Sharing my drinks and food so that others can enjoy them too. Connecting through dance, song and late night board games. Deep philosophical conversation.
Long hugs. A kiss. Drives to beautiful places to watch the night sky or the city lights. Two hands connecting and holding one another.
Sitting together, heads resting on shoulders, not speaking, just allowing the emotions in the air to connect and speak without being drowned out by unnecessary words. Sitting in silence, reading beautiful, thought provoking prose, soaking up the lessons learned to later share in heart to heart conversation.
For the one who first captured my heart, deeper intimacy is possible as they may not wish to share.
But regardless of which you are, I want to be free to love you.
To love you in whichever way our connection draws me to.
To love you without fear of being judged.
To love you without fear of people leaving. Although if they do it will just create more space to share the infinite amount of love my heart desires to.
For the heart and love is not like a bank account and money, where the more you give the less you have.
Because when you give more love, you receive more in return. This then allows for even more giving and receiving.
In love, the possibilities are endless, only restricted by how open your mind is.
How open your heart is.
To trust that those you share your love with will not try to restrict you to a watered down version of yourself but will love the full strength, full flavoured soul you are.
Life is too short to be unhappy if it can be prevented.
Although life is not simple, although there will be sadness and suffering, if we can share a little more love with the world, then perhaps we might be able to create a better world.
More love is what we need.
It's been said that in heaven, love is the priority, the most important thing.
If we can create heaven on earth then that would be a life well spent.
I may not be able to change the world, but if I can change even just one person's world then it will be worth it.
So please, let me create heaven on earth.
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Major Works
- Fat is the New 30: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Coping with (the crappy parts of) Life (2012)
- American Thighs: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Preserving Your Assets (2009)
- The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Raising Children for Fun and Profit (2008)
- The Sweet Potato Queens' First Big-Ass Novel: Stuff We Didn't Actually Do, But Could Have, and May Yet, (2007)
- The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide (December 27, 2005)
- The Sweet Potato Queens' Field Guide to Men: Every Man I Love is Either Married, Gay, or Dead (2004)
- The Sweet Potato Queen's Big-Ass Cookbook (and Financial Planner) (2003)
- The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love (1999)
- God Save the Sweet Potato Queens (2001)
- The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Life (2001)
Biography of Jill Conner Browne
by Danielle Hicks (SHS) 2001
Jill Conner Browne exercises and runs constantly and is a weightlifting instructor at the YMCA in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition, she writes for the Mississippi Business Journal using the pen name, Betty Fulton. In 1999, Jill Conner Browne, royal boss queen of Jackson, Mississippi's Sweet Potato Queens, introduced the queens to the world in the hilarious bestseller The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love. Her first book sold over 250,000 copies and had to go to press fourteen times. The rage over the Queens started in the early 1980's–at least for Browne it did (Three Rivers Press). Her followers didn't hop on the royal bandwagon until a decade later. In 1982, she entered herself, along with four of her friends, in the Jackson, Mississippi St. Paddy's Day Parade as THE Sweet Potato Queen. They threw, yes, you guessed it, sweet potatoes to their not-so-adoring fans (Browne). Later, fans came from across the country to grovel at the Queens' feet. And so the phenomenon came to be what it is today; what started from a little fun back in the 80's blossomed into a full-blown frenzy. Browne keeps herself grounded by continuing to write her weekly humorous fitness column for the Clarion-Ledger, the newspaper of Jackson, Mississippi. She also stays content with her family in Jackson, Mississippi, which includes her daughter Bailey, her mother, three cats, and her dog (Three Rivers Press).
It is rumored that Browne is working on a third Sweet Potato Queen Book (See update below). The contents of this one are highly confidential, but information has been released about the concept for the cover. Expect to see more of the Queens than you ever have before when their butts are given the spotlight on the cover of her not yet titled new book (Dickerson). Her books include The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love (Three Rivers Press, February, 1999) and God Save the Sweet Potato Queens (Three Rivers Press, January 2001).
UPDATE 2014 Since 2001, Jill Connor Browne has published seven more books including Fat is the New 30: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Coping with (the crappy parts of) Life in 2012, American Thighs: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Preserving Your Assets in 2009, The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Raising Children for Fun and Profit (2008), The Sweet Potato Queens' First Big-Ass Novel: Stuff We Didn't Actually Do, But Could Have, and May Yet, (2007), The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide (December 27, 2005) and The Sweet Potato Queens' Field Guide to Men: Every Man I Love is Either Married, Gay, or Dead (2004), and The Sweet Potato Queen's Big-Ass Cookbook (and Financial Planner in 2003. Her Sweet Potato Queens now have their own parade in Jackson, Mississippi, every year on St. Patrick's Day.
Jill Conner Browne – Sweet Potato Queen
A Review of The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love
by Danielle Hicks (SHS)
The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love is a shocking portrayal of a "fallen Southern belle's" outlook on love. Her provocative stories depict her and her fellow Queens' trials and tribulations through life, love, and various men. This book will have you rolling on the floor laughing and begging for more.
These extraordinary women, although they seem contrived, are actual residents of Jackson, Mississippi. Each year they are featured in the annual St. Paddy's Day Parade in downtown Jackson. Their one of a kind outfits come with enhanced chests and butts and wouldn't be complete without their big red-haired wigs. The eight of them, led by Browne, ride in style and make men grovel at their feet, as they stand atop their infamous float.
Browne and her colleagues are making a statement about pageants by making themselves queens for life. The Queens are exclusive, but there is a group called the Wannabes, who are women who want to be Queens, that try and pass outrageous tests to become one. The rules of being a Queen are simple: no matter how old you look, you're still young at heart, so you'd better act like it. You'd think they would want their identities known, but that just isn't the case. The extravagant outfits hide their true identities so that they can and do act however they want to without worrying about what others might think of them.
The purpose of this book is to give everyone who wants it, a glimpse into this southern belle's fantastic lifestyle. The first chapter or so just gives backgrounds on the Queens, how they came to be, and where they've been since then. I advise that you don't read the rest of the book if you get offended easily. The remainder of the book gives lessons and first and second hand accounts from Queens, Wannabes, family, and friends. Browne finishes the book off with recipes for any situation.
I enjoyed the book very much, but would like to mention that it was written for a mature audience, so I wouldn't go out and buy it for your sweet little old grandmother. The stories, though funny, are a bit flashy and extremely blunt. Beating around the bush is not something this woman knows how to do. So if you're feeling a little frisky or just dying for a good laugh, pick up The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love by Jill Conner Browne, you won't be disappointed that you did.
Related Websites
- BookPage interview with Browne.
- Home page for Jill Conner Browne and the Sweet Potato Queens.
- Jill Conner Browne's Facebook page
- Quotes from Jill Conner Browne
- Jackson Free Press interview with Jill Conner Browne (2004)
- Conversations with Jeff Weeks: Jill Conner Browne (2011)


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Shimano are giving their top-level Dura-Ace groupset a major redesign for 2013, moving it from 10-speed to 11-speed for the first time, lightening the shifting and adding extra braking power.
We've been lucky enough to try the new 9000 Series Dura-Ace on the roads of Belgium with Team Sky, but before that we'll take you through the key technical changes…
We'll deal with just the mechanical components here. Check out our other story on the changes to Dura-Ace Di2. There's a lot of information here so strap yourself in.
STI Dual Control levers
Shimano have reshaped the levers to bring them into line with the existing Di2 electronic design. That means they've shrunk the diameter of the bracket considerably compared to existing mechanical options. When you have your hands on the hoods, it's much easier to wrap your fingers right around the lever body for a tighter fist and a stronger grip, especially when you're riding out of the saddle.
Shimano have also reduced the stroke distance required to shift gears. The release lever stroke – the inner lever that moves you to a smaller sprocket – is 30% shorter than before, according to Shimano's figures. The shifting effort is much lower than before too (see below).
The hoods on some of our pictures are prototypes, by the way. The finished versions are dual compound and textured to provide a comfortable, non-slippy hold.
Provisional price (all these prices have yet to be confirmed) £469.99
Rear mech
Shimano say the 9000 Series rear mech provides lighter, shorter and more equal shifting operation than before. By 'more equal' they mean that the force you need to push the lever is virtually the same no matter the gear to which you're moving.
On previous models, the higher up the cassette you went, the more difficult it was to shift. That's not the case with the new incarnation. Of course, Shimano put a percentage on it; marketing departments love a percentage. They reckon that shifting to the largest sprocket is 47% easier with 9000 Series Dura-Ace than with previous generation 7900.
How come? It's largely down to the new inner cables that Shimano are using. Rather than a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, if you're interested) coating on the outside of the cable as before, Shimano will use a new polymer coating that reduces the sliding resistance to achieve lighter and quicker shifting.
The new rear mech is also designed to be more robust and durable than before, although we can't say that's ever been much of an issue for us.
Provisional price £189.99
Front mech
The Shimano engineers have altered the front mech design considerably to revise the actuation ratio. The cable is now connected to an arm high above the cage to provide much more leverage, reduce the length of the lever stroke and cut the amount of force you need to apply.
Plus, the front mech uses the same polymer-coating on the inner cables as the rear mech so it gets lighter shifting as a result. How much lighter? Funny you should ask; Shimano reckon 43% less effort is required at the end of the lever stroke.
In order to provide more stability to the front mech, Shimano have added a support bolt through the middle that screws up against the extended front mech plate on your seat tube. If your bike doesn't have an extended plate, Shimano provide a tiny piece of alloy that you stick to your frame to stop the bolt digging in.
There's now also an elastomer strip on the inside face of the front mech's inner cage plate to stop the chain rubbing on the metal.
Provisional price £89.99 (braze on) £99.99 (band on)
The 9000-series chainset looks very different from the previous incarnation in that there are four arms rather than five, with uneven spacing between those arms.
Why would Shimano go and design something as crazy looking as that? The idea of ditching one of the arms is to save weight – that's simple. The idea of the unequal spacing is that you put most of your power into the pedals when the cranks are between roughly the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions. As a rule, you apply less force through the top and bottom of the pedal stroke. Shimano have positioned the arms to provide the strength and rigidity where you need it most. They reckon it's just as stiff as before, but lighter.
The other major point concerning the chainset is that all versions use the same bolt circle diameter. Previously, a standard chainset had a bolt circle diameter of 130mm and it was 110mm for a compact chainset (with smaller than normal chainrings). Now they're all the same whether you run standard, compact or a time trial set up, making it much easier to swap between different sized chainrings.
One final thing that's worth mentioning: the new chainrings are the same thickness as the existing 10-speed ones so Shimano don't envisage any loss in durability.
Oh, and one final final thing: Shimano are now offering 52-36T and 52-38T chainsets for those who want some small gears without sacrificing large ones. The other options are 50-34T, 53-39T, 54-42T and 55-42T. They'll be available in 165, 170, 172.5, 175, 177.5 and 180mm crank lengths.
Provisional price £479.99 (£499.99 for 54/42 or 55/42)
Bottom bracket
You'll be pleased to know that Shimano haven't come up with a new bottom bracket standard although they have reduced the size of the bearing they use to save a little weight. The cup diameter is also reduced so you need to use a special tool when fitting, and Shimano say they've improved the sealing. The 9000 Series will come in a standard external version and in a press-fit option
Provisional price £49.99
Brake callipers
Shimano have redesigned their Dura-Ace brake callipers for 2013 – they're calling it their SLR-EV design in that it's an evolution of the existing Super SLR dual pivot.
The new brake still has two pivots, but rather than having one of the pivots in the centre, each is positioned to the side, at the top of the drop section of the arm. Shimano describe this as a 'symmetrical dual pivot brake', which makes sense.
By repositioning the central pivot to the side, Shimano have shortened the brake arm. They say that this design lowers friction at the pivot area and also reduces flex.
Shimano reckon the chief benefit is that the new brake design offers 10% more power than previously with their new polymer-coated brake cables, or the same amount of power for less effort at the lever. That means you get improved modulation – more control at your fingertips
One of the other big benefits is that Shimano can now produce a direct-mount version of the calliper; it doesn't mount via a central bolt but with bolts that extend through the pivots and into your frame or fork. That means a BR-9010 version of the brakes will be useable on time trial bikes in the place of V-type brakes. The design will come with an in-line cable adjuster that features a quick release.
Provisional price £139.99 per calliper
The most obvious difference to the cassette is clearly that it now features an 11th sprocket. The width of the sprockets is the same as on a 10-speed system, but they are fractionally closer together.
The freehub width has been extended by 1.8mm, so it is now the same as you get with Campagnolo 11-speed which will make things easier for wheel manufacturers (although the spline pattern is still different so you can't use them interchangeably). It also means that riders with Campag-compatible wheels from manufacturers like Mavic, Zipp and so on can swap the freehub for a Shimano 11-speed one. Shimano have had to redesign their own wheels to bring them into line here.
That extra width means that you can't use a Shimano 11-speed cassette on a 10-speed hub – the hub needs to be 11-speed specific. You will, though, be able to use a 10-speed cassette on an 11-speed hub as long as you use an extra spacer to take up the slack.
A 9000 Series cassette will weigh the same as a 7900-series cassette despite the addition of that extra sprocket. How have Shimano managed that? They now use a carbon mid spider carrier rather than aluminium. We'll be really interested to see how the durability compares. The larger sprockets (16T and bigger) are titanium.
Cassette options are 11-23T, 11-25T, 11-28T, 12-25T and 12-28T.
Provisional price £209.99 up to 25T, £219.99 12-28T
The Dura-Ace chain is no longer directional – Shimano reckon that's not needed anymore – so you can't put it on the wrong way around. The inner plates aren't slotted like they were before but the pins are hollow. The chain gets a new PTFE coating designed to for smoother shifts and increased durability.
You still need to use a pin to join it – there's no quick-link option. Handily, the pin is a different shape from before so you won't get it mixed up with anything else.
The bad news is that Shimano reckon you need an 11-speed specific chain tool to fit the chain. We can't say if you can bodge it with a 10-speed chaintool because we've not tried it. Shimano certainly don't advise that.
Provisional price £44.99
Dura-Ace pedals get a cosmetic update for 2013 and a version will be available with a 4mm longer axle.
Provisional price TBA
Shimano have revamped their Dura-Ace wheels too, and you will need to have 11-speed specific hubs if you want to run the 9000 Series groupset, although other manufacturers will be producing them to Shimano's new standard.
The Dura-Ace wheel range is large range so we won't go into all of them here, but most noteworthy is the new C75 tubular carbon wheel – with a 75mm-deep rim – which will be added to the range for 2013. This wheel has been in development for ages and both pro riders and triathletes have been using it over the past two years.
The C75 will follow the trend towards wider rims – it'll be 24mm wide. The existing C50 makes the jump from 20.8mm to 24mm for 2013 too. The idea is that the wider profile means there's less of an indent between the tyre and the rim. This improves the airflow at slight yaw angles, reducing drag and avoiding any steering loss.
Prices Various
Weight and availability
Shimano haven't yet released individual figures for the 9000 Series components although they say the overall groupset weight is 1,978g, excluding cables. This compares to 1,957g for the new Dura-Ace Di2, excluding wiring. The mechanical components should be available in September with the Di2 following in November.
In use…
Shimano have been working closely with Team Sky in the development of 9000 Series Dura-Ace, riders from the British squad providing feedback for the engineers working on the project.
Alex Dowsett was the first rider to use the new groupset in a race but, through no fault of the equipment, he crashed in the Three Days of De Panne in March and broke an elbow.
"I was testing it properly," he jokes. Alex has been using it more recently while returning from injury and has been impressed.
"I'm convinced by it," he says. "The brakes are on another planet. You will notice the improvements straightaway and, even if you've been using Di2 before, you'll be comfortable using it."
No disrespect to Alex, but he's bound to say that, isn't he? How often do you hear a pro rider bring up anything negative about their kit? Not often. We were fortunate enough to try out the new Dura-Ace groupset ourselves on a ride with Alex, Canada's Michael Barry, and a bunch of other journalists from around the world. We were out on the roads around Kortrijk, Belgium for just over two hours: not long enough for a full review but we could get a feel for the new equipment in that time.
If you're coming from one of Shimano's existing mechanical setups, the first thing you notice is the smaller circumference of the levers. It's the same as you'll find on the Di2 shifters.
Why's that a good thing? When you have your hands on the top of the hoods you can really wrap your fingers around the lever body for a firmer hold. I've got pretty big hands and I still find that useful, especially when riding out of the saddle. If you have smaller hands, it'll probably be even more of a benefit – your fists are just that little bit tighter closed for a better grip.
The next big difference is in the feel when you change gear. The lever action required to move the chain across the cassette is lighter than before. Much, much lighter.
It's still a distinctive feel and, as previously, you can go down the cassette to a higher gear one sprocket at a time, and three sprockets up the cassette with one sweep of the lever. The difference is that it requires so much less force, and that force is the same no matter the gear to which you're heading.
The levers themselves – the actual blades – are slightly reshaped as well for easier control from the hoods, which is where most people rest their hands the majority of the time. To me, that's not a massive change. Ride on Dura-Ace 7900 levers back-to-back with Dura-Ace 9000 levers and you can tell that they're different but it's a small refinement rather than a wholesale change.
The final big change is in the braking. The new Dura-Ace brakes are significantly more powerful than previously – and they were excellent before. Shimano say that the redesigned brake callipers achieve 10% more power than the 7900s. I couldn't put a percentage on it, especially not from just one ride, but these brakes do bite hard and it's really simple to apply the pressure.
You don't often need to slam on your brakes as hard as possible so what's just as important as the all-out stopping power is that you get increased modulation. That means you can control your speed very precisely with these brakes – and the more control you have over your braking, the faster you can ride in safety, and that has to be good news.
So, that's a quick overview of next year's 9000 Series Dura-Ace. We'll do a more in-depth review once we get a groupset through for testing here in the UK. Shimano reckon that'll be arriving in August so we'll keep you posted. In the meantime, check out our story on the new 2013 Dura-Ace Di2.
Mat has worked for loads of bike magazines over 20+ years, and been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. He's been road.cc technical editor for eight years, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a past winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer.


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Columbia Pictures is working on a second installment of "Ghost Rider," with David Goyer in early talks to create the story and supervise writers for a film expected to once again star Nicolas Cage.
Former Marvel topper Avi Arad, Michael De Luca and Steven Paul are producing, with Gary Foster as exec producer.
Through a spokesman, Goyer said he hadn't signed on to a second "Ghost Rider" yet. But plans are already under way to base the sequel on a "Ghost Rider" script written years ago by Goyer, whose superhero work includes hit screen transfers of DC's "Batman Begins" and Marvel's "Blade" franchise. The original "Ghost Rider" was scripted by director Mark Steven Johnson.
Oh please god make it stop. The first one was horrible and had some of the worst reviews ever for a Marvel property. Doing a sequel with the same cast members and production team is a very dumb idea and goes to show you that Sony doesn't give a damn about what people think of the Ghost Rider movies. My idea would have been to either reboot Ghost Rider or do a sequel in the form of The Incredible Hulk, where it was a different cast and explaining the origin story in the introduction credits.


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Dolphins | Jarvis Landry limited
Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:58:44 -0700
Miami Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 21.
Landry appears to be on track to play in Week 3 and should receive his regular workload against the New York Jets. He caught 13 passes for 78 yards in Week 2 and can be a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in all fantasy leagues.
Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley


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I spent 4Q12 and the past few weeks of 1Q13 doing something sorta fun: getting out to see HR executives for no other reason that to establish relationships or hear briefings.
I have so much to learn.
- I heard that the Ulrich model is alive.
- Shockingly, I heard that it's also dead.
- I learned that HR is really only an outcome.
- Human Capital Management is the true science and art of managing people.
Jesus. Okay, I lied. It is not fun. It's so boring. Thank god I can see friends while I travel.
To spice things up, I have a new question that I just started asking HR leaders.
"When a stray dog enters the office building, who gets it out?"
[I won't identify the actual HR leader who wrote this, but he can identify himself if he wants credit for this gem.]
If a dog walks into your building, what happens? Who takes responsibility for the dog? Who gets the dog out?
I'll tell you something:
- The answers from the CHROs have been very enlightening.
More on THAT in the comments section. I want to know what you think.


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In the current edition of Analytics, a cross-brand team from IBM (Irv Lustig, Brenda Dietrich, Christer Johnson and Christopher Dziekan) explain IBM's view of the structured data analytics landscape.
Key to this model are three categories of structured data analysis:
1. Descriptive Analytics: A set of technologies and processes that use data to understand and analyze business performance
2. Predictive Analytics: The extensive use of data and mathematical techniques to uncover explanatory and predictive models of business performance representing the inherit relationship between data inputs and outputs/outcomes.
3. Prescriptive Analytics: A set of mathematical techniques that computationally determine a set of high-value alternative actions or decisions given a complex set of objectives, requirements, and constraints, with the goal of improving business performance.
As the authors explain, this model can help businesses make better decisions, rather than just simply automate standardized processes.
Let's use the example of a fictional global shoe manufacturer we'll call 'Footloose' to see how each category could be used to increase business performance.
Descriptive analytics
These are your flexible dashboards that let you focus in on key areas of the business. For Footloose, this could be all the standard operations dashboards eg. like the one showing monthly shoe sales by region. Footloose should be able to see how actual sales fared against the forecast. Where there are deviations (say the sales of sandals in Spain has gone through the roof), they can use descriptive analytics to drill-down into the data. They may see that the growth is coming from the Madrid and possibly related to a major marketing push during a hot spell in that region.
IBM Cognos solutions offers this kind of descriptive analytics (including business intelligence) that can be implemented to measure and explore how a company is performing.
Predictive analytics
Here we use data from the past to make predictions about the future. For Footloose, this could include combining seasonal sales variations for a sports shoe with the longer term uptrend they have been seeing for the last few years. Footloose can also use predictive analytics to improve their web presence: they can launch a recommendation engine to suggest what a visitor might want to view next based on what they (and people like them) have looked at in the past (like the book suggestion service Amazon offers).
IBM SPSS offers a set of predictive analytic tools which allow business users to employ predictive insights at the point where decisions are being made.
Prescriptive analytics
How can we achieve the best outcome, whilst addressing any uncertainty in the data? Prescriptive analytics can help us answer this question. Let's say Footloose has made its prediction about what shoe sales are likely to be over the coming year. Now they just need to figure out how to respond to those predictions. Sales of sandals are expected to remain high in Spain so they need to increase their distribution channel there. How should they achieve this? Increase the fleet of vehicles or buid more (costly) distribution centers.
Footloose can plug the data into an optimization model (costs of building a new plant, buying new trucks, gas) to calculate what would be the most efficient supply chain to deliver the extra required capacity.
IBM ILOG Optimization has technologies specialized for these kind of calculations where there are large data sets with potential uncertainty.
I've used this example to present a simplified view of IBM's approach to structured data analysis and how IBM technologies can be used in tandem to improve business performance. A key advantage of these technologies is that their utility stretches across various industries and applications.
For a fuller explanation of this field, I'd definitely recommend reading the full article in Analytics Magazine.


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Arioso String Quartet can provide you with a string quartet, string trio, or string duo for your special function. We have a pool of highly trained professional musicians with many years of experience who come together to provide quality music for many different types of occasion.
All players have trained at The Royal Academy of Music in London or one of the other prestigious music colleges.
Arioso is managed by Clare Lee, a professional violinist based in Leicestershire. She has organised the music for a diverse range of functions, venues and clients since 1999. See also Clare's page
The music we play is light classical or arrangements of more popular styles. Please see our repertoire page for more details. We are not normally able to do requested arrangements, mainly due to copyright restrictions, but please ask us about this. We also feel we have a fairly extensive list that, it is to be hoped, already caters for most tastes.
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Welcome to Certifiable, your exam prep headquarters. Here you'll find questions about some of the tricky areas that are fair game for the certification exams. Following the questions, you'll find the correct answers and explanatory text. We change the questions biweekly.
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Questions (October 20, 2000)
This week's questions test your understanding of basic Active Directory (AD) administration and planning. If you've already upgraded your Windows NT domains to Windows 2000 domains, you'll find these questions straightforward. However, if you have yet to upgrade, these questions will help prepare you to face some common pitfalls.
AD's most significant pitfalls result from its flexible architecture. As many of us transition to Win2K next year, I believe we'll find that the rule of thumb is to spend at least as much time assessing requirements and planning as we spend implementing the plan. Use the following questions to start thinking about your transition.
Question 1
As the network administrator, you're in the process of migrating your organization's network to Windows 2000. The network consists of both Windows NT and Win2K domain controllers. After successfully migrating your users and groups to the Users container, you decide to reengineer the organization's existing groups to take advantage of Win2K's new features. As you begin to make changes to the groups, you find that you can't nest global groups within other global groups. What prevents you from doing this?
- You aren't a member of the enterprise administrators group, and only members of the enterprise administrators group can nest groups.
- Group nesting is a special right that an administrator must assign to you before you can perform that task.
- The domain must be in native mode before you can nest groups.
- You must perform group nesting on the Global Catalog (GC) server, not on just any domain controller.
Question 2
You are one of five administrators on your organization's Windows 2000 system administration team. You initially migrated your five Windows NT 4.0 domains to Win2K domains but have since collapsed all five into one of the Win2K domains. However, when you removed the other four domains, you didn't choose the option that specifies the remaining domain controller as the last domain controller in the domain, so the system failed to delete the other four domains. How can you delete the domains?
- Use Active Directory Domains and Trusts to remove the domains.
- Use eseutil to remove the domains.
- Use ntdsutil to remove the domains.
- Use Active Directory Users and Computers to remove the domains.
Question 3
As your organization's senior Windows 2000 administrator, you're responsible for planning and implementing the Active Directory (AD) site, domain, and organizational unit (OU) structures. You have created a root domain, mcsejobs.net, and two child domains, America and Europe. You have also created a second tree, techjobs.com, with child domains America and Europe. Your organization has just merged with another company, and the merged company will become mcsejobs.com. How can you rename the root domain?
- Install a new domain controller in the new root domain mcsejobs.com and then reinstall all the other domain controllers in both the root and child domains and the second tree.
- Rename the existing root domain controller as the new root domain mcsejobs.com. Next, rename all the other domain controllers in the root domain, rename all the domain controllers in the child domains, and rename the second tree.
- Create a new DNS zone for the new AD root named mcsejobs.com. Next, rename the existing root domain controller as the new root domain mcsejobs.com. Finally, rename all the other domain controllers in the root domain, rename all the domain controllers in the child domains, and rename the second tree.
- Create a new DNS zone for the new AD root named mcsejobs.com. Next, demote the domain controller acting as the Global Catalog (GC) server in the root domain and re-promote it to the new root domain.
Answer to Question 1
The correct answer is C—the domain must be in native mode before you can nest groups. Neither NT 4.0 nor Win2K mixed mode supports nested global groups. Answer A is incorrect because you don't have to be a member of the enterprise administrators group to nest groups. You don't need any special rights to nest groups, so answer B is incorrect. Finally, answer D is incorrect because you can perform group nesting on any domain controller or even remotely with the administrative tools you can find on a Win2K Professional machine.
Answer to Question 2
The correct answer is C—use ntdsutil to remove the domains. Ntdsutil is a command-line utility that lets you add and remove domains. You can't remove domains with Active Directory Domains and Trusts or Active Directory Users and Computers, so answers A and D are incorrect. Answer B is incorrect because eseutil is a command-line utility that lets you repair, check, move, compact, and dump the directory database files (in fact, ntdsutil often calls eseutil to perform these various operations).
The scenario this question presents illustrates the fact that to use Win2K's GUI tools, you must perform some tasks in the proper order. If you forget or neglect the proper order or if you want to automate a particular process, you should become familiar with the command-line utilities that come with Win2K and the Win2K Server Resource Kit.
Answer to Question 3
The correct answer is A—install a new domain controller in the new root domain called mcsejobs.com and then reinstall all the other domain controllers in both the root and child domains and the second tree. If you rename your root domain controller, you must recreate your entire AD structure. Unfortunately, there's currently no way to rename the root domain controller without reinstalling all domain controllers in your forest.


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BOSTON — OF Desmond Jennings went unclaimed on waivers and became a free agent Tuesday after his release by the Rays on Saturday, and it is unclear when he will play again.
Jennings currently is "unable to play due to his knee injury," said agent Mike Fiore of the Boras Corp. in an email. "So we shall see what the future holds."
Jennings, 29, was on the DL with a left knee bruise at the time of his release, having been limited to 65 games due to knee and hamstring injuries. He played 28 in 2015 and missed the final 28 of the 2014 season due to left knee issues as well.
"If the knee gets strong enough to play then I believe he will have interest from several teams," Fiore said.
The Rays are responsible for the rest of Jennings' $3.3 million salary, though if he were to sign, his new team would pay a pro-rated share of the MLB minimum.
WEATHER OR NOT: The Rays are operating as if they can fly to Tampa after this afternoon's game, but travel director Chris Westmoreland is exploring contingencies if the looming storm makes that prohibitive.
The Rays are considering flying into either Orlando or Fort Myers if the weather is better there then busing back to Tampa/St. Petersburg. As a last option, they would spend the night in Boston then fly back when possible Thursday, which is an off day, in advance of Friday's game vs. Toronto.
There is also a concern for the Blue Jays, who play in Baltimore tonight then are slated to fly to Tampa.
REINFORCEMENTS: Manager Kevin Cash said the Rays are looking at adding a reliever or two from Triple-A Durham after rosters can be expanded Thursday, but they probably will wait to make other callups until the end of the Bulls' season. The regular season ends Monday, but despite a 60-77 record, the Bulls are just 2½ games from first place in their division.
GELTZ SHUFFLE: Though the Rays announced RHP Steve Geltz was optioned to Durham on Sunday, he technically was designated for assignment and passed through optional waivers, which he should clear today, and thus remained on the 40-man roster. The Rays made a similar move earlier this season with RHP Danny Farquhar, which is required for certain players at certain times of the season based on when they were first called up, and there is an unofficial agreement among teams to not claim them.
WRIGHT STUFF: The Rays have plenty of experience facing knuckleballs thrown by Toronto's R.A. Dickey, but Red Sox RHP Steven Wright presents a different challenge today.
Cash said Wright's knuckleball is more similar to that of Boston's Tim Wakefield, whom Cash used to catch.
"The best way I can describe it is you watch Steven Wright pitch and he throws a lot of knuckleballs that drop out of the zone," Cash said. "Dickey, to me, he uses a little bit more power and he likes the ones that take off a lot. So it's a little difference in that regard."
GOOD HEALTH: After being limited to 12 starts last year due to shoulder issues, LHP Drew Smyly today will make his career-most 26th start and is three innings from matching his career high of 153. "Making all my starts, staying healthy, staying off the DL — you want to just continue to take the ball and be there for your team," he said. "And I'm thankful I've been able to do that this year."
MISCELLANY: Cash said Nick Franklin, who has already started games at 1B, 2B, LF, RF and DH, will get a couple of starts at short in September and may get some time in CF. … RHP Alex Cobb felt good after throwing his bullpen session Tuesday in advance of his Friday return from Tommy John surgery to the rotation. … Cash said the Rays were looking to give SS Matt Duffy a day off his feet, but he wanted to play and they opted for a DH assignment. … Today is the last day a player can be traded to be playoff eligible.


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Why Reviews for 'The Wackness' Might Be Mad Wack, Yo
"Verb, variant of ill. Doing things that can get you in trouble, i.e. vandalism, doing drugs, etc."
The Wackness seems to have everything going for it. It was Sony Pictures Classics' big Sundance acquisition this year, and comes into Tribeca riding a wave of buzz. It co-stars your new indie crush Olivia Thirlby. It's opening this summer in a savvy counter-programming move. So why are we going to go out on a limb and predict a lot of dismissive, negative reviews for the 1994-set coming-of-age movie? Because of its press notes.
Specifically, the "Slang Dictionary" that sits in the middle of the film's press packet, a rich target of mockery that offers straight-faced definitions of such arcane terms as "blunt," "peace out," and "breasteses" ("Noun. Plural form of breast").
It reads like the result of some late-night publicity brainstorming session that should've been nipped in the cold light of morning. It is guaranteed to make reviewers more inclined to hate the movie; The Wackness already runs the risk of feeling overly mannered, what with lines like "I got mad love for you, homegirl," and many reviewers are going to have their poseur-o-meters set off when they read a definition for "ganja."
Our Riedelesque prediction: If Sony Pictures Classics ditches the "Slang Dictionary," their Rotten Tomatoes score will improve by 15 percent. If not, we think they might be illin'. ("Verb, variant of ill. Doing things that can get you in trouble, i.e. vandalism, doing drugs, etc.")


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Goblin Episodes 11 & 12 Recap: Finding What's Lost
A love is found then lost, a missing villain makes his appearance, we lose a character, and find a delightful surprise which connects so many weird dots. Join Taleena, Firnlambe, and Wendilynn as we chat Goblin episodes 11 and 12.
Goblin: The Lonely and Great God
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Taleena: We ended our talk last week with speculation that we were going to meet the reincarnation of Evil Councilor and we did -- kinda. Our missing baddie returns to the show as a Super Creepy apparition which I am totally going to call a Demon and not a ghost. The nasty sound effects and blackened fingers and tongue just gave me the willies.
Wendilynn: He's really rotting. I agree that he qualifies as a demon. It boggles my mind that he thinks he has the right to revenge, with all that he's done and is trying to still do. The creep factor just is too much.
Firnlambe: I'll admit that this particular plot point was an unexpected twist for me. I was expecting more drama, but I was not expecting it to come from an enemy coming back from the past. I was thinking it would be more drama and angst from the department of relationships. Which is something that has already started to tear at my heartstrings. Poor Death.
Taleena: I have to say that this drama really brought DOng Wook back into the "leading man" category for me. The scene where he kisses Sunny then erases her memories was amazing because I wasn't haunted by the feeling that they through in that scene as an obstacle for no reason. It was organic to the character and motivations and so I could love it whole-heartedly.
Wendilynn: Absolutely. Dong Wook has been amazing as the gentle yet adorable Grim and his scenes in these episodes just tore my heart to pieces. I agree that his actions have been very organic and that is true for all these characters. I never feel like things happen "just because". When he gave Sunny her happy past life memories yet erased himself from them made me cry. He's walked a hard road realizing that he's a tortured soul.
Firnlambe: I loved the way their history was revealed, but that wasn't what made me tear up this week. THAT honor goes to Duk Hwa and how he handled losing his grandfather. Honestly it was that whole scene which was really the driving force that brought me to tears.
Taleena: OK. I have a question that has been driving me NUTS since I saw it. Does Duk Hwa remember his time as a meat suit for a god? (Side note - I think this totally confirms my Noona Romance theory last week.)
Wendilynn: ROFL!! I knew something was funny about him and that butterfly, but there was no way I could have seen possession as the reason. I think he remembers certain things done, but not 'how' they were done because he didn't remember Hot Grandma when he meets up with her that last time. But he seems to remember conversations he had with Eun Tak.
Firnlambe: I'm gonna also say no, he doesn't remember everything. I also was reeeeeally messed up by his whole moment possession. First I was extremely confused and then died of laughter when Kim Shin was out for blood.
Wendilynn: Duk Hwa really shined in his story. Whether we dropped our jaws when he was possessed or how he internalized the loss of his grandfather. I had to smile when he took on the role of loyal servant and companion. Even with his grousing.
Taleena: I really hope that we have more of Duk Hwa and Company Man Kpop Dancer - what IS his name? (F: I believe it was Kpop Dancer Extraordinaire) - materially contribute to the resolution of all the love lines. The writers have been super awesome about bouncing between the little emotional closures - Goblin getting his faithful Lieutenant a job in his reincarnated life - and building the two big love stories.
Wendilynn: I've loved the closures. We even got to see Eun Tak's past life.
Firnlambe: …. W-we did? I thought that was a scene of him in the past, where the teacher was the restaurant lady and then he saw the future. Which happened to be the moment of Eun Tak's graduation.
Taleena: No, it was for sure Eun Tak as the older Restaurant Woman in the Jeoson era, because he kept looking at her smile and then commented how she passed him by in a moment before he could recognize her. Speaking of the bad teacher, I LOVED Pantsuit Goddess giving her the coldest, calmest beat down ever. Pantsuit Goddess was the avatar of every viewer who were up in arms about her treatment of Eun Tak in earlier episodes.
Wendilynn: Totally agree with you on that. That was really cold and much deserved. That was another scene that made me all teary because Eun Tak finally realized that Pantsuit Goddess was really Market Grandma and probably knew in that moment she was supernatural as well. She's got a lot of people watching out for her, which is a good thing as she keeps getting in danger. Dumb ghosts.
Taleena: I am mostly irritated with the ghost confronting her husband. I know they had to do that to remind the audience of the Goblin's sweet ghost smiting sword so we can be surprised when it doesn't work on the Evil Councilor, but it made me mad. At least Eun Tak managed to chew out the ghost with my exact words moments after I shouted them at the screen.
Firnlambe: That scene in the classroom is another moment that made my tear ducts work into overdrive...but YES!! The ghost with a grudge against her husband was most infuriating. Though I was equally as upset at Eun Tak. I mean really. You were told to avoid high locations because you were going to fall to your death, and what do you do?!? Let's just walk up to the roof of a super tall high rise. //facepalm//
Wendilynn: Right?!! As she walked up those stairs, I knew it was going south. When Goblin was standing there with his sword I was cheering. What a hero moment they give Gong Yoo. Both men are getting their 'leading man' cards quite full. As for our Goblin, I loved how he started trying to give his sister all the things he couldn't give her in their past life. While she was skeptic at first, once she had her memories back, they were so sweet. And I was surprised that she tested the Grim Reaper theory by knocking off his hat. Did that surprise anyone else?
Taleena: Oh I loved her surprising Grim with that peach branch. (And them Gong Yoo's sheepish look at making it bloom later) Gong Yoo also had a very nice subtle happiness going when she mentioned her memories as his sister.
Firnlambe: That was a great scene when she knocked off the hat. I also really enjoyed the small jab she made about how they have a stressful job when the rest of the grim reapers came to her shop.
Wendilynn: Feeding the Grims was rather cute. They certainly didn't deserve that considering they abandoned our Grim to a trip to the police station in past episodes.
Taleena: oh! I want to know: Will Lady Grim, the Former Poisoner turn on Demonic Evil Councilor? My magic eight ball says YES.
Firnlambe: I'm curious what she did to deserve becoming a Grim Reaper. Did she kill someone after her mistress was murdered? Or was she involved in something more with the Queen..
Wendilynn: She was Evil Minister's poisoner. She was the one giving the Older Brother King poison and I bet you anything she probably poisoned our Grim Reaper when he was no longer useful to Evil Minister.
Taleena: I concur. I bet she poisoned Grim because she was In LURRRRVE with him and he was heartbroken over the Queen's death. I think she became a Grim because she regretted poisoning him.
Firnlambe: Gah! So many theories! I hope our leads don't go through too much heartache these last few weeks now that the Demon has arrived. They've already been through so much.
Wendilynn: What has me sad is that we've spent weeks watching our Grim and Goblin become friends and now we've got Goblin with his hand around Grim's throat and Grim not fighting him at all. Our gentle Grim probably won't fight Goblin at all.
For more from your Drama Club members check out:
Wendilynn: As the Kimchi Turns | Facebook | Google+ | DF video drama club | Past Drama Clubs
Firnlambe: Soju-Like-Kdramas | @firnlambe | Facebook | The K2 | Past Drama Clubs
Taleena: As the Kimchi Turns | Past Drama Clubs | Let's Fight Ghost
Catch the recaps from previous weeks here:
[Week 1] [Week 2] [Week 3] [Week 4]
[Week 5] [Week 6]