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This is the time of year when the folks over at Netflix begin to forget all about us horror fanatics. Sure, Thanksgiving and Christmas are a lot of fun, and sure there are some enjoyable pictures to take in for both holidays. But someone apparently forgot that there are also some insanely thrilling horror films centered on these holidays as well. This November we're seeing virtually zero new quality additions to the streaming lineup, which is sure to leave us weirdos in a state of utter depression.
Knowing all of this, you should expect our highlights to be quite limited. In fact, the vast majority of movies we'll be bringing to your attention have all spent plenty of time on Netflix. Their return is of course welcome, but there's no getting beyond the fact that we want some new horror thrown in the mix. We're not going to get it this month, but we can point you in the direction of a handful of pictures that you should definitely take the time to soak up. They're not half bad, to say the least!
Let us Prey
Rachel, a rookie cop, is about to begin her first night shift in a neglected police station in a Scottish, backwater town. The kind of place where the tide has gone out and stranded a motley bunch of the aimless, the forgotten, the bitter-and-twisted who all think that, really, they deserve to be somewhere else. They all think they're there by accident and that, with a little luck, life is going to get better. Wrong, on both counts. Six is about to arrive – and All Hell Will Break Loose!
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes, one of them must die… executed by a strange device in the center of the room. At first, the attacks seem random, but soon the strangers realize that they, as a group, have the power to decide who will be the next to be killed. A vote. A chance to control the machine. But how can they choose who deserves to die? And what happens when there's only one person left? Circle is a film about people, how they value one another, and what they do under the worst possible circumstances. A film about what makes us human – who we are, what we believe, and ultimately, the lengths we will go to save ourselves.
When a videographer answers a Craigslist ad for a one-day job in a remote mountain town, he finds his client is not at all what he initially seems.
Stonehearst Asylum
A couple of days before 1899 Christmas, the Oxford new graduate Dr. Edward Newgate arrives at the Stonehearst Asylum for a training period as alienist. He is received by armed men commanded by Mickey Finn that takes him to the office of the superintendent Dr. Silas Lamb, who tells that has not received his presentation letter but welcomes his help. Edward is surprised by the unusual treatment of Dr. Lamb that leaves the interns free in the institution instead of drugged and imprisoned. When he is introduced to the patient Eliza Graves, he becomes infatuated with her. He learns that she has partially mutilated the face of her abusive husband, who is a powerful man, and has been resident at the asylum since a couple of months ago. One night, Edward overhears a beat from the dungeons and he decides to investigate. He finds a group of ragged incarcerated people and he believes they are patients. However, one woman calls him by his name and he learns that they are the superintendent…
The Human Centipede 3
Bully prison warden Bill Boss, leading a big state prison in the US of A, has a lot of problems; his prison statistically has the highest amount of prison riots, medical costs and staff turnover in the country. But foremost he is unable to get the respect he thinks he deserves from his inmates and the state Governor. He constantly fails in experimenting with different ideas for the ideal punishment to get the inmates in line, which drives him, together with the sizzling heat, completely insane. Under threats of termination by the Governor, his loyal right hand man Dwight comes up with a brilliant idea. A revolutionary idea which could change the American prison system for good and save billions of dollars. An idea based on the notorious Human Centipede movies, that will literally and figuratively get the inmates on their knees, creating the ultimate punishment and deterrent for anyone considering a life of crime. Having nothing to lose, Bill and Dwight create a jaw-dropping 500-person…
Zoo Season One
Violent animal attacks upon humans are occurring all over the world. Jackson Oz, an American zoologist who offers safaris in Africa, begins to notice the animals' strange behavior and takes it upon himself to solve the reason why before these attacks become more coordinated and ferocious.
From the Dark
A couple on a trip through the Irish countryside find themselves hunted by a creature who only attacks at night.
The Harvest
A couple who keeps their sick son in a secluded environment find their controlled lives challenged by a young girl who moves in next door.
Burying the Ex
When Max (Yelchin) learns that his new live-in girlfriend, Evelyn (Greene) is controlling and manipulative, he is afraid to end the relationship. However, fate occurs and Evelyn is killed in a freak accident. A couple months have passed and Max meets his dream girl, Olivia (Daddario). The new romance gets tricky when Evelyn comes back from the grave and insists on continuing their once relationship by all means.
An Emirati couple return home from a trip and discover that their new apartment has been built on a site that is home to some malevolent beings.
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November 4, 2015 at 5:47 pm
Stonehearst Asylum was so incredibly boring.
November 7, 2015 at 6:42 pm
Most of these have BEEN in Netflix for a while. Not very impressive to say the least.
November 7, 2015 at 8:56 pm
This list is horrible.
November 7, 2015 at 9:02 pm
in all actuality just about everything on the list is solid, but it's also quite true that Netflix did the horror crowd pretty dirty this month. If it's anything like last year, we can expect more of the same next month.
January 8, 2017 at 2:42 am
Anybody know the movie about this woman who wears a mask cuz she's ugly and she can fly and she tries to kill people in the dark preferably a kid she never killed but she killed his mother early in the movie then he grows up pretty sure I watched it October of 2015 it was actually a good movie keep trying to look it up please help me if u know what movie I'm talking about and she wore a dress one peticular scene is they're in a police station and she kills all the police officers and she wears a white dress I think it's a crazy good movie for being on Netflix


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My little tree redecorated
A Christmas broom wall hanging
A little Christmas corner
My olive wood nativity from Bethlehem, hand crafted in the Holy Land. I found it for $1 at a garage sale.
My small snowman collection
These candles have been around since I was a kid… don't have any holders for them at this time. When I get some I will showcase them with my snowmen.
How many Christmas trees do you put up?
Today, I had to work in Russellville for a few hours. Driving to Russellville from Paris, you tend to lose radio stations and phone service. Well, I was in the company van, and the radio started cutting out. So I turned the dial until I came across a clear station. The station I found played nothing but Christmas music. So, I sang along with Michael Buble, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and several others on the way to my destination. 🙂
My last question was, "What is your favorite Christmas memory?" I would like to share mine with you.
My favorite Christmas memory is of when I was around 7 or 8 and things were tight and us kids new that the gifts would be slim. Christmas morning I found no presents under our little silver tree. It was set up on a big green box, so that it could be seen from the front window in our apartment.
My mom read the Christmas story from the Bible, as is a tradition in my family. When she was done, my dad said we may as well go ahead and take the tree down. He lifted the tree off the box and asked me to take the big box out. I pulled on that box and when I did, bunches of unwrapped toys tumbled out from under it! My parents explained the love of Christ was shown through others donating the toys to us. I'll never forget that Christmas. 🙂
I guess that's it for now.
Have a great Thursday!!
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Even the wealthiest people in the world can be hopeless romantics.
Austrian billionaire Karl Wlaschek plans to get married in the next few days, according to the Vienna Times. Ordinarily, this news might not be such a surprise, but Wlaschek is an amazing 94 years old, and this will be his fifth marriage.


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Mather named VP at Intregral Senior Living
Linda Mather has been promoted to vice president of resident care at Integral Senior Living, a senior living community management company in Carlsbad, CA. She will be responsible for working with ISL's regional teams, current communities and new communities.
Prior to her promotion, Mather served as the corporate director of Resident Care at ISL. Before joining ISL, she has worked in directing, coordinating and nursing positions at various senior living communities such as Merrill Gardens, Prestige Care, Inc. and Prestige Senior Living, LLC, Atria Senior Living and Enlivant (formerly Assisted Living Concepts).
Mather received an associate degree in nursing from Marshall University. She also received certifications as a Certified Assisted Living Nurse; a licensed RN in Arizona, California, and Nevada; an Arizona Assisted Living Facility Manager; and a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Administrator in California.


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Quick Tips: Extend iPod battery lifeUse disk defrag so your iPod doesn't work so hard.
[ Music ] ^M00:00:01 >> If you've had your iPodfor a while, it's probably slow in the battery life is probably short. One contributing factor is a fragmented hard drive; I'm Tom Merritt from CNET.com. Here's a quick tip on using defrag to speed up your iPod and extend the battery life. Now first let me explain defragmenting, let's say all these action figures are data, bad sector, and my hand is the read arm of a hard drive. If all the data is right here together it's easy for me to grab it, but as you add and delete data, it gets scattered all over the hard drive; that means my hand has to keep moving back and forth to grab the data. When the data is fragmented like that it uses up more energy and slows down operations, and now on your hard drive-based iPod you can reorganize all the data into an energy efficient clump. For that you will need a defragmenting program and you can use any defragmenting program, Mac users I know prefer disk warrior, for PC I'm going to use the one included in Windows. Go to the start menu, programs, accessories, system tools and launched disk defragmenter. Highlight your iPod's drive letter, press the defragment[sp?] button and let her rip. Now if your iPod doesn't show up as a drive, make sure enabled disk use is checked in iTunes. And one final warning, all that defragmenting can heat up your hard drive in your iPod and that's not good in the long run, so don't defrag it all the time. That's it for this great tip, I'm Tom Merritt for CNET.com, peace and long battery life. Wrong show. ^M00:01:41 [ Music ]


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Birmingham City On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's history, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Blues diary. From winning the first ever Second Division title in 1893 to golden goals at Wembley, there's an entry for every day of the year.


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Sophie Hunter is positively glowing.
The mom-to-be, who is expecting her second child with husband Benedict Cumberbatch, was on hand to support the actor Monday at the New York City premiere of his film Doctor Strange.
While Cumberbatch, 40, kept it traditional in a dark suit and tie, Hunter, 38, opted to conceal her baby bump under a bronze-colored, button-down dress featuring a high collar and unique geometric pattern. She completed the look with natural makeup and a pretty pink lip.
"It's really incredible," Cumberbatch tells PEOPLE of having Hunter, who debuted her baby bump on Oct. 20 at the Los Angeles premiere of Doctor Strange, at his side to support him.
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One person who'll likely be extra excited about his dad's starring role in a superhero film? Soon-to-be big brother Christopher "Kit" Carlton, 16 months.
In fact, when asked whether he had any Doctor Strange-themed toys he'd be willing to pass on to his son, Cumberbatch tells PEOPLE, "Yes, many. We'll wait and see."
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For the film, the English actor had to put on an American accent. But for him, that wasn't the most out-of-the-box part of the experience.
"It's weirder watching yourself in front of [a] film this size, at the L.A. premiere, the world premiere of it," Cumberbatch says. "Yet somehow, because of the thousands of other people involved, you can sit back and enjoy the other people's work as well."
He adds humbly, "It's not all about you. I kind of got over myself."
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Non christian dating christian man
You disengage with God—not because you don't love God, but because you deeply love this woman and are having to make concessions in order to speak a common language.
People are going to try and point to 2 Corinthians as Biblical proof that you shouldn't date an unbeliever. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? " In truth, making this verse about not being in a romantic relationship with a non-believer isn't a good interpretation of what Paul was really getting at when he wrote these words.
We really want this verse (or any verse) to be all about dating and marriage to a non-Christian because it would make this whole conversation a lot easier.
Maybe God has you right where He wants you and this relationship is about pulling her into the Kingdom, instead of drawing you away from God.
I've seen MANY couples who've been in this position and God has used their love for each other to alter the trajectory of eternity.
In fact, I baptized a man last weekend whose wife had been praying for him for 15 years—15 years!
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Email your questions to [email protected]] I'm dating a woman and I really like her. She's an incredible person who teaches me so much and is kind and everything you'd hope for in a mate, but she just doesn't buy into Jesus. And before you start getting all nervous that I'm about to drop the axe on this sweet thing you've got going, know that I'm not about to tell you to break up immediately. Can a Christian and a non-Christian date, fall in love, be genuinely happy, get married and do great things for the world? There are countless follower/non-follower relationships that would be viewed as phenomenal by any standard.
So here's the question, what do you make of a Christian dating a non-Christian? Instead, I'm going to give you three different perspectives: "Yes, date her! Additionally, it is possible for you to follow Jesus and bear fruit throughout your life even if your dating relationship isn't rooted in Christ. But somewhere, at some point, you're going to realize that you are building a life on two different foundations.
And because the Bible doesn't specifically warn against a non-believer (more on this later), you're OK in regard to a sinful behavior that needs to be avoided. Now, I'm not saying this because inherent in her unbelief is some immoral compass that will lead you down a path of sin and debauchery. As a Christian, your life is built on a desire to trust and follow Jesus to the ends of the earth.
For her, well, I don't know what her foundation is—and maybe she doesn't either.
But if you two are doing this thing together, there's got to be a common sense of purpose and mission.
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Adams State's SLV Cultural Commissions to be premiered at CMEA convention
(01-20-2017)The San Luis Valley's unique beauty and distinctive cultures have long inspired creativity in various genres. Music is the medium for a set of seven new original pieces commissioned by the Adams State University Music Department as part of the SLV Cultural Commissions Project. Internationally renowned composer Dr. Jack Stamp will conduct the Adams State Winds & Percussion Ensemble when it performs his piece San Luis Snapshots at the convention of the Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA), to be held January 26 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Several hundred music educators from K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the state will be in attendance.
The ensemble will also perform works by composers David J. Pierce and Dr. Jennifer K. Bellor, as well as three current students and one alumna of the Music Department. The commissions were supported by contributions from Adams State's Title V Office, the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Area, and the Alamosa Live Music Association (ALMA). Title V awards federal grants to Hispanic Serving Institutions like Adams State, which has an undergraduate student population that is 36% Hispanic.
Adams State Winds & Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Angela Winter.
The San Luis Valley Cultural Commission Project grew out of the Music Department's ETHOS: Exploring Equity through Music. It is an overarching, multi-year project addressing equity and diversity issues in the programming of music ensembles and the development of new curricula. "This performance will consist of works commissioned specifically for our ensemble that reflect the heritage, culture, and geography of the San Luis Valley," noted Dr. Beth Robison, department chair, professor, and director of choral activities. "The nature and construction of these pieces will also provide educational and performance opportunities for underserved populations and music programs."
Robison said the project will serve multiple purposes:
- Create unique educational and service/integrated learning experiences.
- Provide professional development and diversity awareness for students and faculty.
- Promote and recruit students while celebrating and educating others about the diversity and culture of the San Luis Valley through music.
Unique soundscapes
Each of the seven SLV Cultural Commissions takes a different tack in celebrating the culture and soundscape of the San Luis Valley. Stamp's piece, for solo horn and wind ensemble, was inspired by a collection of photos that reflected many moods, with varied times of day and seasons. "One photo made the valley look almost like a lunar landscape, and that is reflected in the introduction. The fast section represents the great expanse of the area and the freedom of nature. The waltz reflects the simple beauty of the valley with its various grasses and wildflowers. The hymn-like horn chorale is a nod to the Shrine of the Stations of the Cross," Stamp said. He composed the piece for Adams State Director of Bands Dr. Angela Winter on French horn with the Winds & Percussion Ensemble.
"Dr. Stamp was very generous with his time and very interested in the project. He was willing to do his composition at a fraction of his usual fee. We are thrilled he is willing to come and work with our students and conduct his piece at the conference," Robison said.
Stamp is an internationally recognized composer of wind band music. He was the founder/conductor of the Keystone Wind Ensemble, dedicated to recording forgotten band literature. He teaches conducting and composition at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He previously spent 25 years as director of Band Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which named him Distinguished University Professor. He holds a DMA degree in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University.
Bellor's piece Querencia derives from the Spanish verb meaning "to desire" and is used to describe a place where one feels safe and at home. Bellor dedicated the composition to Adams State's Title V Office. Assistant professor of music Dr. James Doyle solos on vibraphone for the work.
Bellor is a versatile composer whose works blend contemporary jazz, classical, and rock styles. Her works have been performed by national and international organizations and have garnered prestigious awards. She holds a Ph.D. in music composition from Eastman School of Music and teaches music composition and theory at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
A native of South Texas, Pierce drew on his family's Hispanic and ranching heritage for the composition El Ranchero, which depicts the life of a rancher. "In this rancher's world I see the San Luis Valley. I see the scrub grass and chico brush, the sand dunes and the mountains, and imagine this rancher working from sunup to sundown, with the land's intense and harsh beauty as his backdrop. While the main theme is a melancholy one, it is contrasted by the happier, livelier sections... hard work with "hard" play." The piece will be performed with the Madera Wind Quintent, which includes Winter, and will be conducted by Robison.
Pierce writes and arranges for numerous ensembles of varied styles, and his works have been performed by orchestras, jazz groups, and symphonic bands across the country. He has had works commissioned by professional touring and recording jazz bands, such as the Jazz Ambassadors. Pierce teams up with everyone from big band entertainers to Indie Rock icons. Previously a school band teacher, he helped develop an award-winning jazz program at Southlake Carroll ISD.
The Madera Wind Quintet consists of Jorge Cruz, Jr., bassoon; Jason Paschall, oboe; Amy Thiemann, flute; Angela Winter, horn; and Rachel Yoder, clarinet. Exploring the fringes of the quintet repertoire - new music, forgotten gems, original arrangements and music for children - Madera also engages audiences with the classic repertoire and beauty of the wind quintet sonority. Educational outreach is also important to Madera, whose work includes workshops and clinics for students of all ages. The group recorded El Ranchero this past November at Adams State University, where they spent a week in residence presenting masterclasses, chamber music coachings, private lessons, and educational workshops in area schools.
Geography and culture inform compositions
Adams State alumna Chelsea Oden was inspired to write A World in this Grain of Sand by three geological processes that formed the San Luis Valley. Odon earned a B.A. in music with a composition emphasis in 2013 and is now a graduate teaching fellow and doctoral candidate in music theory at the University of Oregon. She studies interdisciplinary approaches to film music analysis, as well as the interdisciplinary nature of musical art forms. She also plays clarinet in several ensembles.
Graduate student John Brindle composed Valle Viejo, an overture-style piece in five main sections that represent the experiences of the valley's Native Americans and of Spanish and Mexican settlers. "The closing section represents the Renewal of both the spirit and lives of the people, as well as a rekindling of the sense of honor and beauty of this unique landscape," Brindle explained. A teacher at the largest middle school in Colorado who has taught a variety of musical disciplines, Brindle will complete his M.A. in music education this spring.
Adams State undergraduates Brandi Quinn and Ryan Watters both took inspiration from the valley's Mt. Blanca, which is Colorado's fifth highest mountain at 14,344 feet. Quinn's work, Sisnaajini, Dawn Mountain, refers to the Diné (Navajo) name for the peak, which marks the eastern border of their homeland. "The legend says that the Holy people traveled to the mountain by rainbow and sunbeams to decorate it," Quinn explained. She has a triple major in music composition, trumpet performance, and music education. She is also involved in a number of musical ensembles, often serving as principal trumpet.
With a double major in geology and chemistry, Watters also has an intense love of music; his primary instrument is the saxophone. His composition Montaña Blanca portrays "the diversity and cultural mixing present at the roots of the beautiful mountain resting at the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley."
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The Oakland Athletics are showing a tendency to be able to rip off four or five wins in a row, but then give those games back by losing four or five consecutively as well. They have yet to find their footing this season, as the baseball calendar heads into July with the Athletics surprisingly in last place of the American League West division.
At 10 games under .500, the Athletics' struggles can be pointed to their performance at home. They are on par with the rest of the league while playing on the road, being 20-21 as of July 1, but are nine games below .500 in games at the O.co Coliseum, with a 15-24 record in home contests.
Looking to improve their play at the Coliseum, below are the most and least expensive Oakland Athletics tickets on the secondary market for July according to SeatSmart.com.
Most Expensive: 7/24/2015 | San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics | AT&T Park | Average Price: $102.76 | Get-in Price: $37
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The Athletics' most expensive series is against the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. The game on July 25 is the most expensive of the three with an average price of $137.10 and a get-in price of $48. The A's had their first winning month of the season when June ended and are 9-8 against California teams this season (6-7 vs Angels and 3-1 vs Padres). It's no surprise to see this Interleague series as the most expensive of the month for Oakland, as these two in-state rivals rarely see each other over the course of the regular season. A's fans interesting in making the road trip can also take advantage of parking in San Francisco from ParkWhiz.com, which has parking spots for as little as $14 for each of the three contests.
7/7/2015 | New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics | Yankees Stadium | Average Price: $75.09 | Get-in Price: $11
The Athletics have been successful against the New York Yankees this season, albeit over a small sample size, going 3-1 in their four games played in 2015. The Yankees are one of the best power-hitting teams in the Majors and will look to put a few balls into the short porch when Oakland travels across the country to Yankees Stadium. Athletics fans who want to catch their team during their annual trip to New York can also save on NYC parking with ParkWhiz.com, as they have spots available for this game for as low as $10.
Least Expensive: 7/2/2015 | Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners | O.co Coliseum | Average Price: $36 | Get-in Price: $14
As mentioned earlier, the Athletics are going to have to start winning games at home to climb back into the playoff picture. Their least expensive game of the month is at the O.co Coliseum with an average ticket price of $36 and a get-in price of $14, when they take on the division rival Mariners, who have been just as disappointing this season. The Mariners are 1.5 games above the Athletics in the AL West, making this a critical series for Oakland if they want to get out of the division cellar.


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Founded in the beautiful Toggenburg region of Switzerland in 1991, Innovative Sensor Technology (IST) has quickly gained global recognition as a leader in sensor technology, expanding to the Czech Republic in 1995 and the United States in 1999. Their geographical expansion is mirrored by the new products, technologies and services continually generated at IST. The company holds true to its namesake innovation specializing in highly advanced thin-film measurement for the monitoring of temperature, humidity, and flow in even the most challenging applications. In providing and perfecting this superior technology, IST shapes not only the bright future of the company, but that of the sensing devices industry as a whole.
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It will be a challenging job for the jury involved in making a decision in the Gerald Stanley trial in the days ahead, according to a Saskatchewan law professor.
Stanley is facing a charge of second degree murder related to the fatal shooting of Colten Boushie, 22, of Red Pheasant First Nation, on Stanley's Biggar area farmyard in Aug. 2016. Stanley has pleaded not guilty.
The lawyers and judge in the Stanley case spent Tuesday deliberating on legal arguments. It's possible the jury could receive final instruction by Thursday afternoon. If so, the jury would then be sequestered to decide on a verdict.
Glen Luther, a law professor at the University of Saskatchewan, says the case is drawing a great deal of interest in the justice field.
Jury's role
Luther explains similar to any second degree murder trial, a jury will often need to consider more than one possible charge, depending on what the judge determines.
The judge is responsible for "instructing" the jury on the charge and potential lesser charges the jury will need to decide on, such as whether Stanley is guilty of second degree murder or perhaps manslaughter as a lesser charge, or acquittal.
"When one is charged with a greater offence the procedure is you are also charged with any other offence that is lesser and included," said Luther.
The professor said in the Stanley case, the Crown will need to prove to the jury that Stanley is guilty of the charge of second degree murder if the jury wants to convict him of this charge.
"If the jury, at the end of the day, decides they are not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Stanley intended to kill, or that Mr. Stanley intended to cause bodily harm that he knew was likely to cause death, the jury will be instructed probably that they can't convict him of murder, that they then have to turn and decide whether he is guilty of manslaughter (an unlawful act causing death)," said Luther.
Jury's decision
Luther said all 12 members in the jury will need to agree unanimously on a certain charge, or acquittal for the case to proceed.
Otherwise, it is considered a hung jury if they can't reach a decision of guilty or not guilty, and then there will have to be a new trial.
"The judge will do everything he can to persuade them not to be a hung jury," Luther said.
The accused cannot appeal the decision of the jury, but can appeal the instructions the judge gave the jury.
"It's really difficult to ever convince the Court of Appeal they should overturn what the jury says," said Luther.
Divisive issue
Luther said when the jury was being formed, some experts in the judicial field watching the case had questions about the fairness of the selection process, which follows a traditional system, and whether perhaps that needs to change in the future. Concerns raised by legal experts and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations surrounded the lack of Indigenous representation on the jury.
"In this case, it appears no Indigenous person got on this jury," said Luther. "It is of great concern that we continue to have these trials that involve Aboriginal victims and white accused. There have been several of these over the decades. That is a concern. It doesn't seem fair...
"It's been suggested we need to think carefully about this particular process," Luther added. "Just because we've always done it this way - is this the right way to do it? It's a concern we don't have enough Aboriginal people on the jury."
Luther pointed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's report findings that address these issues in the criminal justice system as a matter of contention.
The jury in the Stanley case will return Thursday at 10 a.m. at Court of Queen's Bench in Battleford to hear the final arguments from the defence and Crown.
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Precious Little Comic: Bryan Lee O'Malley talks "Scott Pilgrim"
|The blue lines and design mockup for the third volume, "Scott Pilgrim & The Infinite Sadness."
Word of mouth is a powerful tool in the comic book industry. From Image Comics' "Amazing Joy Buzzards" (whose creative team recently spoke to CBR News) to Slave Labor Graphics' "Street Angel," a lot of comic books find their fanbase growing from recommendations over the Internet. While there were many universally celebrated comic books in 2004, one seemed to especially cause outbursts of extreme joy and happiness: "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life," an OGN (original graphic novel) from Oni Press. With the second volume having recently hit shelves and fans salivating for the third volume, writer/artist Bryan Lee O'Malley spoke to CBR News about the series.
"Scott Pilgrim is a 23-year-old slacker with a spotty love life who's trying to clean up his act and land a girl named Ramona," says O'Malley of the series' main concept. "She's new in town. The main thing about her is that previous to meeting Scott, she dated seven evil guys in a row, and they have formed a league to destroy anyone new that she meets. Basically, Scott has to beat all her evil ex-boyfriends in battle if he wants to be able to keep dating her. When he beats them, they turn into coins. Basically it's a love story.
"Most of the characters are based on bits of friends or amalgamations of people I've known. Scott Pilgrim is kind of jobless and happy-go-lucky. 'He enjoys it when life is awesome,' as someone said. Ramona is enigmatic, but has a sweetness to her as well as a snarky side. Scott's friends have an infinite ocean of patience for his silly ways, but they also spend a lot of time making fun of him.
"Scott's previous girlfriend was a 17-year-old Asian-American high school student named Knives Chau, and she keeps showing up like a bad rash. Some other girls from Scott's past are gradually making appearances, too."
The cast has been one of the main reasons for the acclaim surrounding "Scott Pilgrim," with readers appreciating the authenticity of the leads and O'Malley says he drew inspiration from around him. "There are sort of structural things that match my life when I was that age. I lived in Toronto, I had a gay roommate, I had an American girlfriend, I was in a band, etcetera. Most of the dialogue and character intricacy is just made up, except maybe a few things here and there. I like to call that one of my skills."
Not only is the approach to the subject matter fresh, "Scott Pilgrim" is a unique beat in the American comic book world- a bonafide "ongoing" OGN series from an American publisher. "I wanted to do a longer series both as a challenge to myself, to see if I could commit, and also basically because my publisher wanted me to do a series," he explains. "I didn't really have any desire to do it in single issues, because I like the long book format. I like the openness it gives me in terms of pacing and structure and being able to integrate the episodes without worrying about 22-page breaks. I try to write each book as a whole, although they're internally broken into chapters."
From Capcom-inspired battle sequences to an eclectic cast and approach to love, it's hard to imagine how O'Malley might have exactly pitched a series that would seem to appeal to such a diverse crowd. To do so, O'Malley found good references in two popular comic book series and explains, "My pitch was more or less 'Blue Monday' meets 'Dragon Ball,' and some character sketches and descriptions. 'Blue Monday' is another popular series from Oni about the love lives and hijinx of some guys and girls in high school, and, well, 'Dragon Ball' is about dudes with crazy hair punching each other really hard. They took to the idea pretty much instantly."
But for those fans hoping that the series continues forever, well, you better sit down. "No, there's an end. It'll end with book 6," admits O'Malley. "I'm hoping the solicitation for the next one will say 'Volume 3 (of 6).' I'd like it to end. I like when things end."
The first volume of the series, "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life," seemed to be a thoroughly entertaining romantic comedy until the end, when a huge manga-inspired battle erupted between Scott and one of Ramona's ex-boyfriends. The change was dramatic and potentially off putting to some fans, but readers embraced the change, something O'Malley never feared not happening. "I didn't worry about it when I was on the first book; I just did what felt right and what I felt like doing. Extreme fighting metaphors for relationship turmoil was one of the basic concepts of the book, and letting it simmer in the background until the end of volume 1 just sort of happened along the way. If you read the book again, you'll notice it was always there in the background. I am sorry to everyone who wanted a 'normal' story, though, and I promise I'll do one someday, just for you."
The emphasis on zany antics and over the top fighting, with special rewards, increased in volume 2, entitled "Scott Pilgrim Vs The World" and O'Malley says the trend will continue. "The third book already has more fights. As a relationship goes on, the problems inevitably multiply, and in this series every problem is embodied by punching and kicking."
Fans also got a further glimpse into the lives of the supporting characters, such as Kim P and Scott's sister, but don't expect spin-off series or books with Scott marginalized. "I want to bring the focus back to Scott. The story of the series is Scott's relationship with Ramona, and the satellite characters are just delicious gravy."
O'Malley isn't afraid to show his geek badge of pride in the series, with "Easter Eggs" for fans of comic books and video games, with the book itself sometimes seeming like a role-playing game itself. The reason for this integration is simple: O'Malley has some cool geek friends. "I found out that even my coolest friends had some nerdy D&D-playing skeletons in the closet, which was one of the main reasons I started going ahead with the references. As for the structure– I think people of previous generations would try to structure their lives like a great novel, a work in progress. Scott Pilgrim, and many of his generation, would tend to structure their lives like a video game. Life is just a linear progression of jumping over pits, getting powerups, fighting bosses and rescuing princesses, and then you go back to the beginning and do it over again. Once in a while you get to do a skateboard level."
Not only did his real life influence "Scott Pilgrim," but the writer/artist says that some of his favorite works of fiction played a large role in the style and tone of the books. "Manga is both the obvious and secret inspiration for the series. I read 'Nana' by Ai Yazawa in French a few years ago, and it was a huge influence on the storytelling and relationship stuff, the character arc stuff. That's coming out in English now, finally (in Shoujo Beat from Viz). This other manga, 'Beck,' was another influence, the first volume of which also just came out in English. That one is about rock bands.
"Another semi-subconscious influence is comedy TV. 'The Office' and 'Arrested Development' on DVD surely jostled some stuff in my brain when I watched them."
The adventures of Scott Pilgrim are set squarely in the modern day version of one of the greatest cities on Earth, Toronto, and O'Malley says the fans have been good to him. "Toronto fans have probably been the most receptive, despite Toronto's general reluctance to show allegiance to anything. I've had a good response. When I debuted the 2nd volume at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, I was shaking hands and signing books for literally like six hours straight. It did not stop. It was really pretty cool. I had a few media pieces around the time of TCAF, thanks to my friend Nathalie Atkinson who was the press agent, but generally I think indie comics are pretty low on the mainstream media radar, even in Canada."
An important credit in any comic is the "illustrated by" section and O'Malley is proud to be providing the art on the series, something he couldn't imagine anyone else doing. "I like my own art even though it's slightly crappy. I enjoy drawing, and drawing has always been a big part of my life. The whole point of doing comics is that I figured I could write and draw, so I might as well use both to the fullest. Doing comics is a single process for me, more and more as I go along. It's a package deal."
While O'Malley does like the black & white format of "Scott Pilgrim," he isn't ruling out the possibility of adding some color. "It'd be prohibitively expensive, for one thing, in the world of poor indie comics publishers. Also, as Scott Pilgrim is presented as pseudo-manga, the black and white art and the small size and the cheap paper and the typesetting are all tailored to that presentation. I wouldn't do a whole Scott Pilgrim novel in color– maybe a one-shot or something, one day, or a short GN."
As previously mentioned, the acclaim for "Scott Pilgrim"– both volumes– has been universally positive and though O'Malley is proud of the work, he's not sure he can say exactly why the book has resonated with such a breadth of readers. "It's something I can't really answer without tooting my own horn a bit too much. But I think it has something to do with semi-successfully balancing the ideas of 'girl comics' and those of 'boy comics.' Maybe I can also write half-decently and I managed to sneakily draw people in to this little world, to the point where they're on board for the rest of the series, do or die. It's all very cold and calculated, I'm sure."
The third volume, "Scott Pilgrim & The Infinite Sadness" has a definite release date and the creator reveals, "The next book's scheduled to be in stores on December 14th, 2005. It will conclude the first story arc. I'm working on it now, so I think I'll be done on time. The next three books aren't scheduled yet, and I'm considering taking a break after volume 3 and doing something unrelated. I don't want to forget how to write things that aren't Scott Pilgrim.
"The next book will be totally awesome, and it will have secret bonuses. I am planning them as we speak."
And for the fans who have tooted the "Scott Pilgrim" horns, O'Malley says, "Thanks for reading, stay in school, don't do drugs unless you really want to. And visit www.radiomaru.com!"
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Muffuletta Stromboli is nice alternative to pizza or calzone. The Italian Olive Salad and stone ground mustard give this sandwich roll a deli flavor.
Muffuletta Stromboli
(Adapted from recipe courtesy of Louisiana Cookin', Jan/Feb 2018)
Serves 6
1 lb. pizza dough (prepared or from scratched)
2 Tbsp stone ground mustard (Creole mustard is preferred)
1/4 lb. thinly sliced mild soppressata
1/4 lb. thinly sliced tavern ham
1 cup olive salad (Boscoli or Racconto Italian Olive Salad is preferred)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 slices provolone cheese, halved
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 24 oz. jar of marinara sauce
Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a 14-inch square. Spread the mustard evenly over the dough. Cut the dough in half. Cut one half of the dough crosswise into 1-inch wide strips.
On the prepared baking sheet, arrange overlapping slices of soppressata down the center of one piece of dough, leaving a 2-inch border on both sides and 1-inch top and bottom. Top with three slices of ham, 1/4 cup of olive salad, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and three provolone halves; repeat layers three times. Fold the border edges over the filling. Braid the dough strips diagonally over the top of the stromboli. Brush the dough with egg.
Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018


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Nikon Mil Dot App
Spot On Ballistic Match Technology provides precise aiming points for any Nikon BDC reticle riflescope and instant reference for sighting in other Nikon riflescopes with plex, MilDot or standard crosshair reticles.
All you need is a rifle, a Nikon riflescope and a rangefinder…SpotOn does all the work for you, showing you what the possibilities are before you ever fire a shot! Includes sections for handloaders, atmospheric conditions, comparing loads as well as the ability to create and email a field reference chart.
What's New in Version 2.2.6
IMPORTANT: Before updating please check that your Phone
or iPad is using iOS 4.3 or higher.
1. Added PMP Ammunition
2. Added SAKO Ammunition
3. Added 7 new cartridges: 6mm Musgrave, 7x33 Sako, 7.62x53R, 9.3x66 Sako, 8.2x53R, 9.3x53R Finnish, 450 Rigby
4. Added: P-Rimfire scope category for Step 1
5. Misc Ammunition/Bullets from Corbon, Norma, Hornady
Good Start of An App!by AgJoker
Great Job Nikon! This App has some MAJOR potential!!! Glad too see how many scopes, the multitude of ammo manufacturers, and the tons of math that went into this App. Please take the time to continue to polish the UI and make things more intuitive.
Some suggestions for now:
1. If you can geo-locate my lat/long and pull the weather data, then you should also be able to autopopulate my elevation field.
2. Allow users to save their scopes and set ups. I have several Nikons, and would like to easily flip between rifles. Having to re-input everything again is frustrating.
3. Provide some tutorials/definitions/training for noobs. Would like to be able to hand the app over to my son and let him learn a bit on ballistics.
Thanks Nikon, and keep up the good work!
good start..issuing necessitiesby switchfoot17
The good...
Accuracy. I used it to line up a 150 yd shot with 22 LR. Also used it for longer shots with .30-06. I was impressed with both.
Simple. As far as on an iPhone, the app is a must as the Safari version is a mess on the phone.
Complete. So far it's had every round of ammo I've tried with it.
The bad...
The annoying gun sound. Enough said.
MOST IMPORTANT!! Nikon, please design this where I can save settings by rifle. I should just be able to select "Browning X-Bolt" and it have the scope and ammo that I always use to auto enter. I shouldn't have to re-enter all the data each time or especially when I change rifles. There are those of us that have more than one BDC Nikon. Don't penalize us for our loyalty.
Nice start but dumb errorsby Chris Mead
the gunfire sound is irritating and useless.
worse is the email function which sends an inaccurate html file rather than pdf. worse - it's wrong! the headings are duplicated along the bdc-1 row.
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Radley handbags and purses have a reputation for colour, creativity and flair. The London based company is famous for its Scottie dog logo and great quality bags. We're proud to be a Radley stockist in Yorkshire.
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Project Updates
The Butterfly Athletic Park Has Been Funded
The Butterfly Foundation has achieved its initial project goal of raising $425,000 to complete Butterfly Athletic Park at Wales Primary School after receiving a capstone grant from the State of New York.
Combined with the region-wide outpouring of financial and in-kind support, the grant provides final funding for the park. The playground portion of the project was built this spring by over 200 volunteers who gave of their time, talent, equipment and supplies. A pavilion, final landscaping, and track painting will be completed in the next few weeks.
"We are humbled by the overwhelming generosity of our community."
Now, the foundation is exploring additional projects where it can make a difference, and welcomes ideas and suggestions from the community.
We are humbled by the overwhelming generosity of our community in creating Butterfly Athletic Park. We are grateful for each and every person's contribution. Together, we are channeling our emotion into a positive place for the health and enjoyment of thousands of youth. With encouragement from the community, we are beginning planning for other projects," the Butterfly Foundation said in a statement.
Check out our Playground Presenter for an up close look at the new playground at Wales Primary. It will give you a detailed description of how we met our goals for the playground portion of Butterfly Athletic Park and an interactive look at the playground, including videos on different pieces of equipment.
Go to: https://www.playlsi.com/en/your-new-playground and enter Presentation ID: 90777 to have a look.


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B2W Radio - Using Narrative to Connect the Social and Economic Dots of Society
Dear Stakeholder Leaders,
Today's guest, author and trainer Bob Dickman, defines storytelling as a story - wrapped in an emotion - that can compel us to take action and thereby transform the world around us. That is why great stakeholder leaders are inevitably great storytellers too.
On this fourth program in the Birth2Work Radio series called "Telling Your Story," we continue to build the case that accurate storytelling (Brian Dyak, 4/13/09) can help guide individuals (Michael Benner, 4/20/09) to see themselves differently, and lead groups and communities (Vicki Haugen and Kim Kuchenbroad, 4/07/09) to realize a whole new vision for their future. With today's show, we bring you one step closer to being able to do this for yourself and your community. We bring you a view of storytelling from a master who teaches story telling for a living.
Bob Dickman is an executive coach who teaches narrative strategies as they relate to corporate communication, product design, and branding through FirstVoice, a consulting firm specializing in media awareness training for business. His book, The Elements of Persuasion (HarperCollins), co-authored with Richard Maxwell, was nominated as one of the top business books of 2007 and has been translated into 15 languages. In our interview we get a close up glimpse at how he actually works with clients to bring out their ability to reach a crowd with story. You'll learn how his work with clients all across the country aligns with Birth2Work and why understanding the elements of a good story can change the way you communicate, forever. Many of the core principles he outlines in his book, are ones that we embraced in the writing of our own book, The System: Igniting the Soul of Commerce.
Whether talking a cop out of a parking ticket, getting that last stand-by seat to get to a wedding, or simply telling our own personal stories to friends, telling a compelling story creates empathy, part of the larger ability humans have to put themselves in another person's shoes. We are able to attribute mental states to another entity, which is crucial to social interaction and communal living-and to understanding stories others tell us.
In our book, we drew heavily on traditional story telling to fill in the emotional details of the years of facts we had gathered about what is going on in America's communities and why too many kids aren't fully developing the skills they need to thrive in the new economy. We wanted to promise our readers that their time spent on this book was of great value because these facts are about real people and real circumstances. And they would be able to remember what they read. In the novel, by naturally utilizing the human instinct for empathy, we wrote about characters who are all the people we know from communities we've lived in or visited. Readers could see themselves in the fictional community, and more easily see how they too could learn and become active and engaged with others.
Storytelling has persisted in human culture since the earliest records known to man. Anthropologists find evidence of folktales everywhere in ancient cultures, written in Sanskrit, Latin, Greek, Chinese, Egyptian and Sumerian. Storytelling promotes cohesion among groups and serves as a valuable method for passing on knowledge to future generations -- informative, cautionary, or entertaining. We hope you will embrace this new knowledge for business, in life, and for transformation. Storytelling is an art and a science. To lead others well, a great stakeholder leader must have the facts, but he must also be able to share them with people he meets as if they applied to them personally, as any good storyteller knows.


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Compare the Victorian Era and Jazz Eras
Discussion of poet or deconstruction of poem. Poetic devices, meanings, symbols, metaphors. (3 paragraphs) (relate to Gatsby) gatsby as an obsession, love, beauty, longing, theme in Gatsby
Compare themes of obsession, love. Etc.
The poem is relative to these themes.
Victorian literature and period
Jazz age + Great Gatsby
Deconstruct poem
Make links to Gatsby
Personal reaction to the poem
Walt Whitman
O Captain! My Captain!
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,
The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up--for you the flag is flung--for you the bugle trills, For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths--for you the shores accrowding, For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head!
It is some dream that on the deck
You've fallen cold and dead.
My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still,
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will,
The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voyage closed and done, From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won;
Exult O shores, and ring O bells!
But I, with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
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Emma Sheers – Coaching Director
With over 90 professional victories Emma is one of the most successful athletes in the history of the sport. Twice named IWSF Athlete of the year Emma is a multiple winner of every major water ski title including 2 World Slalom Championships and 2 World Jump Championships along with five World Records. After an amazing 20 years as a pro skier Emma brings an immense amount of knowledge to her role as coaching Director at Oz Ski. Her coaching philosophy is based on using basic fundamentals to build a skier who can ski safely and well in all water conditions and enjoy the sport injury free. Emma has coached numerous National and World Champions and is coach of current World Champion Jacinta Carroll.
Career Highlights-
2 time World Slalom Champion
2 time World Jump Champion
2 time World Junior Jump Champion
2 time IWSF Athlete of the year
5 time World Record Holder
Former World Championship Record holder, slalom (12 years), and Jump
15 time Moomba Masters Champion
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JOY (Just Older Youth)
Each month our fun loving, older youth (55+), Lets go on exciting adventures together. Lets watch a movie, dine out, enjoy nature together. All manner of activities are planned and no one is left behind. Contact Pastor if you are interested in organizing one.
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SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Saddle River resident Joseph Simmons aka Rev. Run of the Run-D.M.C fame.
The hip hop artist, reality TV star and reverend was born Nov. 14, 1964 and turns 52 on Sunday.
Joseph Ward Simmons lives in Saddle River and is a founding member of the hip hop group Run-D.M.C. He is also a practicing minister, known as Rev. Run.
He was born in Queens, N.Y. and is the younger brother of artist Danny Simmons and Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Records.
He found new popularity on reality television, starring in DIY's "Rev Run's Sunday Suppers," and "Rev Run's Renovation," which were shot at his Saddle River mansion, and MTV's "Run's House," 2005-09, also shot there in part.
Before Run-D.M.C., Simmons was the lead vocalist in the hip-hop group called "The Force." He founded Run-D.M.C. as a lead vocalist along with friend Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and the late DJ Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell.
Run began using the stage name of "Rev. Run" after he was ordained as a Pentecostal minister by E. Bernard Jordan, Simmons's spiritual mentor.
His first work as Rev. Run was a feature in the single "Song 4 Lovers" by UK pop band Liberty X in September 2005.
It was followed by his first solo album, "Distortion." The first single from the album, "Mind on the Road", is featured in the EA Sports Madden NFL 06 video game.
He appeared on a special "Rap Stars" edition of "The Weakest Link" in 2002 and was the third one voted off.
He appeared with his son Diggy Simmons on "My Super Sweet 16" in 2007 while attending a 16th birthday party for Sean John Combs P. Diddy's son, Quincy. Diddy was also the producer of "Run's House."
He is married with three children.
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|CCL 18.03.06 Post Doc - De novo molecular design using Deep Learning Gothenburg, Sweden
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Subject: 18.03.06 Post Doc - De novo molecular design using Deep Learning Gothenburg, Sweden
Post Doc - De novo molecular design using Deep Learning Gothenburg, Sweden
We're currently looking for talented scientists to join our innovative academic-style Postdoc. From our centre https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html you'll be in a global pharmaceutical environment, contributing to live projects right from the start. You'll take part in a comprehensive training programme, including a focus on drug discovery and development, given access to our existing Postdoctoral research, and encouraged to pursue your own independent research in cutting edge laboratories. It's a newly expanding programme spanning a range of therapeutic areas across a wide range of disciplines.
What's more, you'll have the support of a leading academic advisor, who'll provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to develop your career. This is an exciting area that hasn't been explored to its full potential, making this an opportunity to make a real difference to the future of medical science.
About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
During the last year it has been shown that Recurrent Neural Networks can very successfully be used in molecular de novo design. Together with chemistry automation, the method has the potential to make a step-change in drug discovery productivity. You will be working on the development of innovative de novo molecule design methodologies utilizing state-of-the-art artificial intelligent technologies. The developed methods will be applied on in-house drug discovery projects to show impact on the drug discovery process as well as published in high impact journals.
The Post Doc Opportunity, Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Skills and Capabilities required:
This is a 3 year programme. 2 years will be a Fixed Term Contract, with a 1 year extension which will be merit based. The role will be based at Gothenburg with a competitive salary on offer
To apply for this position, please click the apply link below.
Advert opening date – 5th March 2018
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Python is a powerful, dynamic, object-oriented programming language.
Multiple versions of python are installed, and they are all accessible via the module command. To see what is available, type
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module help python/x.x.x
Add-on packages
Various add-on packages such as numpy, scipy, and the MKL libraries are installed with individual versions. You can see what is available in a given version by first loading the module and then using the
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the biggest events the City has to offer. On November 23, 2017, the 91st annual parade will start at Central Park West and West 77th Street, head down Central Park West and travel east along Central Park South to Sixth Avenue. From there the procession will move south on Sixth Avenue from West 59th Street to West 34th Street, ending in front of the Macy's flagship store in Herald Square. (Visit macys.com for official information.)
At the following hotels, you can get an up-close view of this year's action. If you want to be among the crowds braving the cold (with a hot beverage, of course) but don't want to wake up early or navigate holiday-morning transportation, stay at one of these nearby hotels and let the parade come to you. If you'd rather enjoy a bird's-eye view of the whole shebang (not to mention cozy and warm surroundings in which to watch), ask for a room facing the parade—preferably not too high up, unless you pack binoculars. But whether you're in your pajamas or on the streets, these hotels will certainly make this year's parade one to remember—and be thankful for.
These hotels are directly along the parade route, with each offering different room categories and parade-viewing options. Click the links below to explore which Thanksgiving package is best for you:
1 Hotel Central Park
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Herald Square
JW Marriott Essex House New York
Luma Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, New York
New York Hilton Midtown
The Quin Hotel
Residence Inn Times Square
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Trump International Hotel and Tower
Warwick New York Hotel
In addition to these hotels, The Stewart Hotel, located a few short blocks from the conclusion of the parade, offers VIP packages that include grandstand seating at several parade locations. And beyond the parade route, many hotels around the City offer great amenities. Make the most of your Thanksgiving stay by visiting our Hotels page.


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Weekly Rate: $1200 (Studio), $2300 (1BR), $3500 (2BR)
Attention to detail is what makes the Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas such a remarkable resort. The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas offers spacious two-bedroom vacation homes featuring large lanais with ocean views, stone flooring, marble counter tops, roomy bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, and the Westin Heavenly Bed with layer upon layer of cozy down bedding and some of the world's finest linens. Owners and guests will enjoy the conveniences of the resort's many amenities including a general store and a business center with computers and Internet access. The resort also offers a variety of recreational activities including a lavish 7,600-square-foot swimming pool featuring waterfalls and a 90-foot slide, a poolbar, lighted tennis courts, owners lounge and game room, and outdoor gas grills. Just for the kids, the resort features a kiddie pool and The Westin Kids Club children's program, which offers cultural activities and excursions to nearby attractions. For relaxation and rejuvenation, guests can enjoy the resort's two hot tubs, or work up a sweat in The Westin Workout Fitness Center, which features a sauna and steam room.
We do not rent to two separate parties at the same time
Clean, great room size, location and good food! Bring a water bottle because the have machines to refill your bottle.
Biking, Boating, Car Rental, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Entertainment, Medical Facilities,
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Nightly Rate: $215 (Studio), $350 (1BR), $500 (2BR)
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Watch this short clip from youtube on how to dance in a Greek Wedding! Notice the money flying in the air?
In Greek weddings it is customary to pin money on the bride's wedding dress. But why spoil the dress? Just throw the money around in the air 😉
This wedding looks like an Greek-American wedding. I have noticed that the Americans like to throw the money around the dance floor rather than pinning it to the bride and groom.
Here are some other posts of Greek-American's throwing money around:
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CRM vs. Pipeline Management: A Case Study (2017)
According to Altman Weil's 'Law Firms in Transition 2017' survey, 71% of firms are investing more in BD, but only 30% achieve their desired improvement.
Don't settle for mediocre solutions with unproven returns. Read the case study to learn:
- The reasons behind low adoption rates of CRM within law firms
- Pipeline management: a results-driven approach to business development
- How law firms have generated up to 11,500% ROI with pipeline management
- How targeted business development leads to better ROI
- How pipeline management software helps grow a law firm's business
Authored by Olivia Watson
The State of CRM at Law Firms: A Market-Wide Study (2017)
In the Fall of 2016, The Ackert Advisory conducted a market-wide study on the utilization and ROI of CRM for law firms. The survey of 130 North American legal marketers examined the cultural challenges behind lawyer CRM use, measuring ROI, and the interplay between CRM and lawyer business development.
Authored by David Ackert and Olivia Watson
Business Development Challenges in a Changing Market: A Market-Wide Study (2016)
In the Spring of 2016 we conducted a market-wide study examining law firm business development challenges in a changing market. It includes a detailed analysis of the survey findings as well as a list of best practices for firms wishing to employ effective BD programs, mitigate problematic BD challenges, and maximize the success of their BD initiatives.
Authored by David Ackert and Olivia Watson
In the Spring of 2015 we conducted a study on the utilization and ROI of CRM at law firms. It includes latest market-wide CRM trends in the legal industry and provides best practices for increasing utilization and measuring the ROI of CRM initiatives.
Authored by David Ackert, Gabriel Byberg and Olivia Watson
In the Spring of 2014 we conducted our second annual market-wide survey on the effectiveness of business development training and coaching programs at law firms. We wrote a white paper based on our findings including a series of recommendations on how to increase the ROI of law firm coaching and training programs.
Authored by David Ackert and Gabriel Byberg
In the Spring of 2013 we conducted a survey of North American law firms to identify the types of business development training programs they utilize with the objective of uncovering protocols that yield a positive return on investment for the firm. We wrote a white paper based on the survey findings and identified a series of best practices for designing, launching and overseeing a profitable BD training program in the legal industry.
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First, the patients become slightly forgetful. They start to shuffle or stumble. Then the hallucinations begin, visions of little people clustered around the dinner table or painting the living room.
Not surprisingly, most of these people were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the neurological disorder known for its ability to slowly rob older people of their memories.
But researchers are beginning to believe 15 to 25 percent of them actually may have something else: Diffuse Lewy Body Disease.
"It's fascinating. I've probably been seeing folks with this disease for years but never knew it," admitted Dr. H. Murray Todd, a neurologist who works out of the North Broward Medical Center, during his presentation Thursday at the regional Alzheimer's Disease Conference in Davie.
Discovered in the 1920s when clinician Frederick Lewy noticed large brownish spots on the brain stems of Parkinson's disease patients, Lewy body disease is just now making the pages of top medical journals.
Researchers believe it may be the second most common dementia among older adults, second only to Alzheimer's.
If their prediction rates are accurate, there may be as many as 91,000 Floridians with Lewy body dementia -- most of them misdiagnosed.
A study of 255 brain autopsies of elderly dementia patients at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville showed that while 50 percent had Alzheimer's disease, 25 percent had Diffuse Lewy Body Disease. Less than six percent had Parkinson's.
Early research shows men may be up to three times more likely than women to have Lewy bodies, while slightly more women than men have Alzheimer's. It appears Lewy bodies occur in slightly younger patients, and the disease may progress more rapidly than Alzheimer's.


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Welcome to Willerby
Willerby is proud to be the UK's largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges
Willerby is proud to be the UK's largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges
Sometimes called static caravans, our holiday homes have a first-class specification both inside and out. We are always listening to our customers to understand how they live in and use their home and as a result our approach and designs constantly change to ensure that we meet your aspirations. Unlike other manufacturers, we give you more of the things you need, all included in the price.
Holiday lodges are twice the size of a home and in Willerby's case stunningly designed and exceptionally good value.
We work closely with a range of first class suppliers to ensure that everything that goes into your new home is of high class specification. You'll see brands we trust throughout your lodge, giving you peace of mind that your lodge is built to last.
We've created a first time buyers guide to give you detailed information on every step of the way
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A lot has changed since Willerby was established in 1946 but one thing remains solid, and that is the pride that our staff have about our homes and lodges.
Our people are genuinely passionate about what they do, from those who travel the globe to capture the latest design innovations, to those who ensure your holiday home is in perfect condition before it leaves our site. We employ only the very best designers, engineers and craftsmen - many of who have been with us for decades.
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Hi friends! Hope that all is well in your world. Things have been great on our end the last few weeks but today I'm feeling a little under the weather. Here's hoping it's nothing more than the current bipolar Texas weather that's effecting me. Here's what we've been up to lately!
Jason was invited to speak at the local Theology on Tap meeting for the young adults in the diocese. I hadn't been totally sure about going along, since it would mean bringing a baby to a bar, but decided to live a little and go support my man. He spoke about the theology of love and did a wonderful job, though I have wife bias. It was a great gathering and was fun to be around other young adults, have a beer, and join in some fellowship. Plus we were in a private room so the environment was perfect for bringing Clare, who was a little angel all night.
Speaking of baby girl, she turned 9 months!! It's so crazy that she's now out longer than she'd been in. Her check up was smooth sailing (no shots, yay!) and she measured just under 17 pounds, almost 28 inches long, and is thankfully healthy as can be.
We had a fun play date recently with a friend who, since we moved, is only 10 minutes up the road now. Her little boy is just a week older than Clare and is such a cute and fun little guy. We also had a nice stretch of gorgeous weather so Clare and I took full advantage and went on walks and visited the neighborhood park almost every day.
For St. Valentines Day, we simply enjoyed a nice day at home. Grandma took Clare out for a bit so Jason and I tackled the project of painting two accent walls. Clare helped daddy with the painters tape and loved the plastic drop cloths of course.
Our dining room is now a beautiful blue and the entry hall is now a grey/beige color. Our next projects are to finally hang things on the walls and add some backsplash in the kitchen. Yay for home improvement and decorating! Then that night we had a delicious home cooked dinner of bacon wrapped filets, mashed potatoes, and salad. Plus a decadent chocolate cake made with Shiner beer. (recipe coming soon) Then hubby did all the dishes and clean up, which is the definite way to my heart.
Aaand now I apologize, but this lady is going to call it a day and try to kick this sickness I'm starting to get. So no linkage this time! But I'd love to know if yall did anything fun for Valentines Day? Make any tasty treats or go on a special date? Leave me a comment! 🙂


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The show, at least on paper, doesn't look like a great one but there is something about the poster that we like. We're not sure if it's the "action movie" style explosion in the middle, the sun at the bottom or the fighters being pictured on cards but there is something appealing about the poster. Unfortunately whilst the poster is attractive we have no idea what the charity is nor are we quite sure what V Ishikawa is doing in his picture, though he certainly did interest us with the head gear, thing.
We wish Orio the best in their charitable effort here as it's great to see boxing giving back to various things so good luck to them with the show even if it's not one that has us salivating in excitement.
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