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1. How do I request an evaluation?
If employed, requests are made through the employing school system's personnel administrator. Prospective teachers apply directly to the RALC.
2. Who is eligible for an evaluation by the RALC?
If employed, requests are made through the employing school system's personnel administrator. Prospective teachers apply directly to the RALC.
3. I am a prospective teacher in North Carolina and have a degree from a foreign university. Can you write a plan of study for me?
The RALC will issue a qualification letter for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements for a lateral entry and qualify for a plan of study. A plan of study will be provided by the RALC once we receive verification from your employing school system. You must be qualified to work in the United States, meet the requirements for a lateral entry license, and have a certified evaluation of your transcripts from an approved agency specializing in transcript evaluation and translation. Click here for a listing of agencies that provide evaluations.
4. Am I required to utilize the services of the RALC?
No. The RALC is one of several options to obtain a clear Professional Educators' license. You may also obtain licensure through a college, university, or other program. Visit www.ncpublicschools.org for other possible routes to licensure.
5. I want to teach in a certain area, but do not have a relevant degree. Is there any way I can qualify for this area?
You may qualify with 24 semester hours in the core area with a grade of "C" or better, or you may take the Praxis II test/s for the area. The only way to qualify for elementary or Special Education is to pass the Praxis II test/s.
6. Which RALC will process my evaluation?
Employed teachers will work with the RALC within the region where the employing school district is located. Find a list of school districts under Contacts. The personnel administrator at your employing school district is your first point of contact. Prospective teachers should apply to the RALC located in the region of their residence.
7. Is there a fee to utilize the services of the RALC?
Currently, there is no charge for RALC services.
8. What is a plan of study?
Once you have applied for a plan of study from the RALC and been employed as a teacher, an evaluation of your transcripts will be completed. You will receive a list of competencies outlining courses that must be taken in order to complete licensure requirements. This plan of study consists of two requirement sheets for most areas. One is called General Pedagogy and the other is called Licensure Area Competencies. Both must be completed. Employed lateral entry teachers also receive a requirements letter from NC DPI with testing and other requirements that must be satisfied.
9. Is there an expiration date on my license plan?
Yes. NC DPI determines the expiration date of your license. Your plan of study and license expiration dates will correlate.
10. What does LEA Activity mean as listed on the plan of study?
LEA (Local Education Agency) refers to one of the NC public school systems or approved charter schools. The LEA provides activities that meet certain competencies. The school system certifies upon completion of your program, on a Competency Verification Form, that particular competencies have been satisfied.
11. Whom do I contact if I have questions about the transcript evaluation?
Employed teachers first point of contact should be the personnel administrator at their school district. Prospective teachers should email their RALC Director.
12. Are there grade requirements for my licensure plan?
Grades of "C" or higher are accepted towards the RALC licensure plans.
13. I have taught for several years in the area in which I have a lateral entry or provisional license. May I receive credit for the relevant experience?
No. Courses are required to satisfy competencies, with few exceptions. Previous experience cannot be accepted in lieu of course work to satisfy any competency on your plan of study.
14. Is there any financial assistance to take the courses I need in order to complete a plan of study?
No. The RALC has no resources or information regarding financial assistance.
15. How do I know if the college/university program I completed, or plan to complete, is acceptable for a NC Professional Educator's license?
The Regional Alternative Licensing Center does not determine which in-state, out-of-state, or online college/university programs are accepted to obtain a NC Professional Educator's license. You may contact the NC Department of Public Instruction Licensure Section at 919-807-3310 or viewing their website at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/steps/.
Perhaps the most important question to ask the college/university program is "does this program lead to a license to teach the subject you wish to teach in the state where the college/university is located/based"? If the answer is no, then the state of NC is not going to give you a license to teach that subject either.
16. I plan to pursue a master's degree. Should I use the services of the RALC?
The RALC is a licensure only program and does not lead to a degree. Many universities offer excellent programs for a master of arts in teaching that also lead to licensure. We recommend you inquire with several institutions to see what is offered.
17. I have a clear license obtained by working through the RALC and have moved out-of-state. The state where I have moved needs a form signed to verify that the RALC is an institution with an approved teacher education program. Can the RALC provide this?
No. The RALC is not an education institution that grants degrees. Most states honor the NC license via the RALC route. If not, there is nothing the RALC or NC DPI can do. Upon request, the NC DPI will provide information about the alternative route to licensure that our State Board of Education has approved.
18. I have/or have held a license in another state. How do I obtain a license in North Carolina?
The personnel administrator at your school district will submit documentation to the RALC upon completion of the licensure plan. The RALC will, in turn, submit licensure documents to the NC DPI, Licensure Section. Prospective teachers must become employed in a NC public or charter school and teach successfully for a full year. Then the employing personnel administrator may forward a request to the RALC for clearance.
19. Is it possible to complete requirements and become licensed if I only taught one or two years in NC with a lateral entry license but did not finish my course requirements?
You may be recommended for a license within three school years of your last successful end-of-year evaluation once all requirements are satisfied for the lateral entry license and plan of study. The necessary documents include: end-of-year evaluation (with successful ratings), eligibility to return to employment with the same school system, Competency Verification Form, Praxis II scores (if applicable), official transcripts, and CEUs (if applicable). Your last employing school district's personnel administrator will forward the information to the RALC with a request for a recommendation for a clear license. A dismissal from employment or deficiency on the end-of-year evaluation will make you ineligible for a license recommendation through the RALC.
20. What if I am a prospective teacher and finish the course and Praxis requirements but have not taught a year?
Individuals must complete one full year of successful teaching in a NC public or charter school. Once employed, the school district personnel administrator will request a lateral entry license from the NC DPI. If you do not secure a teaching position before your plan of study expires (three school years), then your plan will be re-evaluated and you will be responsible for any new requirements.
21. What happens if I taught a year in NC, moved out-of-state, and finished my courses in another state?
Your last employing school system in NC must forward a request to the RALC with supporting documentation for a recommendation for a clear license. This request should be submitted by the expiration date of your lateral entry license or three school years from the date of your latest end-of-year evaluation. The RALC will only accept documentation with a request for a recommendation for a clear license through your former employing school district.
22. What if I teach in a NC school system and finish my requirements but accept a job in another school system before my materials are submitted to clear the license?
Contact your previous school district personnel administrator and request that he/she submit a request with supporting documents to clear your license. He/she will forward your request to the RALC which serves your new location. You will complete your plan of study through your new RALC.
23. What if I have a lateral entry license but did not teach long enough to receive an end-of-year evaluation?
If your lateral entry license expires, you must wait six years from the date your lateral entry license was issued. Your employing school district may then apply for another lateral entry license if you have passed the Praxis II in your area of license. You will be responsible for any new requirements in effect since the issuing of your initial plan of study or lateral entry license.
24. I had a lateral entry license but it expired and I am no longer employed. Can you write a plan of study for me?
The RALC can write another plan of study for you once you have passed the Praxis II and are re-employed by an LEA. The LEA will then apply for another lateral entry license. Six years must lapse since your license was previously issued. You may also choose to apply directly to a college or university.
25. Where can I find out about the NC State-required licensure exams?
26. How can I find out about prep courses for the NC State-required licensure exams?
27. I qualify for lateral entry, will school districts hire me?
Hiring decisions are made by each school district based on NC State Board of Education policies and guidelines..
28. I have extenuating circumstances and need an extension to finish my plan, what can I do?
The RALC is not authorized to grant extensions. Contact the personnel administrator at your school system.
29. If I choose to follow a licensure plan provided by the RALC, where will I take courses?
You may choose to attend one or more institutions. Your plan of study will indicate where a competency can be satisfied; whether a school system, community college, college, or university. Some competencies must be taken at a college or university with a teacher education program and will be specified as such on your plan.
30. How do I find colleges/universities that offer approved teacher education programs?
31. May I take online courses? Are there any stipulations on which college/university I choose to complete my RALC plan of study?
Yes. Please note that some of the RALC required courses must be taken at a college or university with an approved teacher education program. Those courses are identified on the General Pedagogy sheet on the plan of study: Literacy/Reading, Intro to Exceptional Children, and Instructional Methods.
32. My college/university indicates that a particular course will cover one of the competencies on my plan, but it is not one of the courses listed on this website. Will it count?
If the college/university has a teacher education program and the licensure officer at the institution certifies, in writing on college letterhead, that the course will cover the competency, then the RALC will accept it.
33. Do you provide course descriptions for the courses on my plan of study?
No. Course descriptions can be found in college catalogs.
34. Can I substitute courses?
Prior written approval must be obtained from your RALC Director before substituting any courses.
35. I have taken Introduction to Psychology. Will it count for Human Growth and Development?
No. Human Growth and Development (K-12), Adolescent Psychology (7-12), or Child Psychology (K-6) courses are specialized courses for understanding how children grow and develop in relationship to learning.
36. Can the technology competency be met through staff development at my school system?
Yes. You may satisfy the technology competency by earning approved CEUs, college credit or a combination of the two. You must earn three approved CEU's or a minimum of two semester hours. CEUs must be verified by your personnel administrator.
37. Can the Classroom Behavior Management competency on my Special Education plan of study be met through staff development at my school system?
No. This competency for the Special Education areas can only be satisfied with a college/university course with an approved Special Education licensure program.
38. Are there any stipulations for the methods courses?
Yes. Methods courses must be taken at a four-year college/university with an approved teacher education program.


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A big source of problems in the workplace is when someone tries to pass the responsibility buck. It can be tempting not to pick it up when you can avoid it, since it's hard to admit a mistake even if only to yourself. Plus then you may have to face real consequences from shame to blame or worse. So you might find reasons why someone else should have done it, told you to do it but didn't, or told someone else to do it who didn't. Besides, you may tell yourself, "Why should I be expected to know?" and so it goes.
However, again and again, the failure to take responsibility and shifting responsibility for your own mistakes to someone else is behind breakdowns in group planning and action. A common result is a lack of follow-through and poor communication about whether something was actually done. Another fallout when someone doesn't take on his or her expected responsibility or tries to pass it on to others is that not only do things not happen, but people can get angry. In fact, read many books on leadership, and they all echo the theme—one of the keys to leadership is taking responsibility, as well as holding others accountable—a theme former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani emphasized in his own book, Leadership. Or as President Harry Truman put it on a prominently displayed sign on his Oval Office desk: "The buck stops here."

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Chicago Bears Linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski Has Pectoral Injury, May Be Out for Season
The Chicago Bears already had to place starting inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman on injured reserve list after he sustained a pectoral injury and a concussion in their 23–17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons last week, but now his replacement will have to join him on the sidelines with a similar injury.
Nick Kwiatkoski left the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a pectoral injury this past Sunday, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported that the Bears believe he might miss the remainder of the season. It hasn't been confirmed yet, though, and he's still being evaluated.
With Freeman and Kwiatkoski out, Christian Jones is the next man up at the position. Jonathan Anderson should see significant minutes as well.
In other news, the Bears have decided to release Tanner Gentry and promote safety DeAndre Houston-Carson to the active roster. However, they are planning to re-sign him to their practice squad if he clears waivers.
"The Bears hope he clears waivers and returns to their practice squad, where he can help with their stunning lack of depth at wide receiver. Starters Cam Meredith and Kevin White are on injured reserve," Patrick Finley said in his report for the Chicago Sun-Times.
"Gentry's demotion likely bodes well for Markus Wheaton, who, after recovering from surgery on his left pinkie, could make his Bears debut Sunday against the Steelers, his former employer," he added.
The rookie wide receiver was promoted to the active roster last week after Kevin White was moved to the injured reserve list. He did not play much against the Buccaneers, and he finished the game with two passes for 27 yards on eight snaps.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Tribune's Dan Wiederer has reported that the Philadelphia Eagles tried to sign Houston-Carson before he was promoted.
The Bears also signed nose tackle Mike Purcell to the practice squad this week.


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Today I will try to explain a little basic script to confirm a warning when the browser is closed or reload. I think the trick as it is commonly used for websites that form filed and will appear when someone tried to run away before completing the charging data.
However, to create a memorial as it not only can be done when the session is not closed. Let's look at the codes:
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example = example || window.event;
// For IE and Firefox prior to version 4
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What's up?
I saw this site when I was looking for Flash games to download for my PSP (I was surprised it worked, to be honest) and I came on here and get a few games onto my PSP. The forum seems like a nice place, nothing too crazy or active but not a complete wasteland.
I don't work with Flash (I haven't gotten around to looking at pricing or anything) but I do own Gamemaker, and I've made a couple of games on that program.


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...and the Damned Fool. A curmudgeonly review of life, the universe, and everything... including, as appropriate, The Good News. A proud member of the True Reason Community.
Dec 2, 2014
Once upon a time...
...I saw something almost exactly like this in a cup on the table. Wondrous love.
Image credits
Nov 28, 2014
Oct 14, 2014
Martin (Marty) Luther Kitty
May 29, 2014
But some doubted.
The Great Commission
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
(Matthew 28:16-20 ESV)
May 22, 2014
Gregory Baker: March 1, 1920 Bonham Texas - May, 20 2014 Kyle Texas
Ministration at the Time of Death
When a person is near death, the Minister of the Congregation should be notified, in order that the ministrations of the Church may be provided.
A Prayer for a Person near Death
Almighty God, look on this your servant, lying in great
weakness, and comfort him with the promise of life
everlasting, given in the resurrection of your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Litany at the Time of Death
When possible, it is desirable that members of the family and friends come together to join in the Litany.
God the Father,
Have mercy on your servant.
God the Son,
Have mercy on your servant.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on your servant.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on your servant.
From all evil, from all sin, from all tribulation,
Good Lord, deliver him.
By your holy Incarnation, by your Cross and Passion, by
your precious Death and Burial,
Good Lord, deliver him.
By your glorious Resurrection and Ascension, and by the
Coming of the Holy Spirit,
Good Lord, deliver him.
We sinners beseech you to hear us, Lord Christ: That it may
please you to deliver the soul of your servant from the power
of evil, and from eternal death,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please you mercifully to pardon all his sins,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please you to grant him a place of refreshment
and everlasting blessedness,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please you to give him joy and gladness in your
kingdom, with your saints in light,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
Jesus, Lamb of God:
Have mercy on him.
Jesus, bearer of our sins:
Have mercy on him.
Jesus, redeemer of the world:
Give him your peace.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Officiant and People
|Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our tresspasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
The Officiant says this Collect
Let us pray.
Deliver your servant, Gregory, O Sovereign Lord Christ, from all
evil, and set him free from every bond; that he may rest with
all your saints in the eternal habitations; where with the
Father and the Holy Spirit your live and reign, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
A Commendation at the Time of Death
Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world;
In the Name of God the Father Almighty who created you;
In the Name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you;
In the Name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you.
May your rest be this day in peace,
and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God.
A Commendatory Prayer
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your
servant Gregory. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of
your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your
own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy,
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the
glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer, 1979
Mar 16, 2014
Jan 27, 2014
The viability of murder.
I hear a motorcyclist speeding down an empty road, way off in the distance. The noise is a nuisance to me. I string a thin wire across the road at neck height, tied to two phone poles, and leave. I didn't hurt anybody, because there was no one there to hurt. But I know that if the motorcyclist continues along the road, he will hit the wire and probably be decapitated.
When I first realized there was a motorcyclist coming, he was about eight miles away. When I ran my wire, he was about four or five miles away. I could hear him getting louder, but I certainly couldn't see him with the naked eye.
Did I commit murder, or did I simply string a wire across an empty road?
Viability and murder.
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Flagship projects & special programs
There are several high level projects in the field of materials research and teaching at the moment. Here are some examples of our research excellence:
Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials (HYBER)
The Academy of Finland's centre of excellence HYBER operates from 2014 to 2019, and it is hosted by Aalto University. Academy Prof. Olli Ikkala directs HYBER, and the other principal investigators from Aalto are Prof. Markus Linder, Prof. Orlando Rojas and Prof. Janne Laine. The combined expertise enables research of controlling and designing self-assembly and structural hierarchies in multicomponent hybrid materials from the molecular and colloidal level upwards.
Computational Nanoscience (COMP)
The Academy of Finland's centre of excellence COMP (2012-2017) is hosted by Aalto University and directed by Academy Prof. Päivi Törmä. COMP consists of eleven different research groups working on condensed matter and material physics. COMP spans two departments at Aalto University -- the Department of Applied Physics and the Department of Chemistry -- and includes the Department of Physics at Tampere University of Technology.
Closing the loop for high-added-value materials (CloseLoop)
The CloseLoop is a 3.6MEUR programme funded by the Academy of Finland's Strategic Research Council (2016-2019). Prof. Maarit Karppinen leads the project which involves Prof. Jari Koskinen from Aalto. CloseLoop has a multidisciplinary approach to close the loops of high-added-value materials in the secondary circle of materials flow. The project combines social studies on consumer behaviour, public acceptance, and effective policy measures with high-level material and life cycle design.
Design Driven Value Chains in the World of Cellulose (DWoC)
Prof. Dean Janne Laine and Pirjo Kääriäinen lead the multidisciplinary research collaboration project DWoC, funded by TEKES, focused on finding new and innovative applications for cellulosic materials. The DWoC project combines design thinking and design-driven prototyping with strong competence in technology development. The project takes place 2013-2018 and has received 4.9 MEUR funding.
Co-Creating Frugal and Reverse Innovation in Complex Global Systems (NewGlobal)
The NewGlobal project is funded using a strategic research opening by TEKES. The project is lead by Prof. Minna Halme and also involves groups lead by Prof. Peter Lund and Prof. Olli Varis from Aalto University. The target of this project is to create new business innovations for sustainable well-being in resource-scarce communities.
GRAPHENE - Graphene-based revolutions in ICT and beyond
Coordinated by Chalmers University of Technology and Aalto's responsible Prof. Harri Lipsanen. GRAPHENE is a Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) Flagship funded by the European Union. The research directions within the flagship include graphene and other 2D-material -based nanoelectronics, nanoelectromechanical systems, optoelectronics, photonics, incorporating materials synthesis, characterization and modelling. Other members from Aalto University are Prof. Pertti Hakonen, Prof. Peter Liljeroth, and Prof. Zhipei Sun.
EIT Raw Materials aims to turn the challenge of raw materials dependence into a strategic strength for Europe and in this major EU program, Aalto University is a core partner with high volume in projects. Besides the materials aspects, a further aim is to modernize education and to support entrepreneur thinking that has been implemented into two Master's program at Aalto: Sustainable Metals Processing and Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability.
The European Research Council funding (ERC)
ERC funding is awarded to leading researchers for pioneering work at the frontiers of science. Scientific excellence is the sole criterion on the basis of which ERC frontier research grants are awarded.
ERC Advanced Grant funding
- Professor Pertti Hakonen: Quantum devices in topological matter: carbon nanotubes, graphene, and novel superfluids
- Academy Professor Olli Ikkala: Field driven materials for functions, dissipation, and mimicking Pavlovian adaptation
- ERC Advanced Grant: Biomimetics for Functions and Responses
- Professor Maarit Karppinen: Molecular-Layer-Engineered Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials
- ERC Proof of Concept: Novel Thermoelectric Energy Solutions based on Flexible Thin-Film Materials
- Academy Professor Päivi Törmä: Condensation in designed systems
ERC Consolidator Grant funding
- Assistant Professor Paula Hohti: Re-fashioning the Renaissance: Popular Groups, Fashion and the Material and Cultural Significance of Clothing in Europe, 1550-1650
- Visiting Professor Emma Master: Bio-derived High Value polymers through novel Enzyme function
Assistant Professor Robin Ras: Superslippery Liquid-Repellent Surfaces
Professor Mika Sillanpää: Cavity quantum phonon dynamics
ERC Starting Grant funding
- Professor Sebastiaan van Dijken: Electric-Field Control of Magnetic Domain Wall Motion and Fast Magnetic Switching: Magnetoelectrics at Micro, Nano, and Atomic Length Scales
- Postdoctoral researcher Michael Hummel: Unlocking the Entire Wood Matrix for the Next Generation of Carbon Fibers
- Professor Peter Liljeroth: Atomically precise nanoelectronic materials
- Researcher Jani Oksanen: In-cavity thermophotonic cooling
- Professor Hele Savin: Riddle of light induced degradation in silicon photovoltaics
ERC funding awards are categorised according to professional stage: Starting Grants are for top researchers with 2 to 7 years experience after PhD, Consolidator Grants for those with 7–12 years experience after PhD, and Advance Grants supports established researchers known as leaders in their respective field of research. In addition, ERC grant recipients may apply for Proof of Concept funding as a recognition of the innovative potential of their ERC work and to support its commercial use. There are several ERC grants in the field of materials hosted by Aalto University.


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Fr Shishir Gregorio of Kakrial Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was abducted after receiving a call that her sister was ill. Police have arrested a local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on charges of kidnapping Gregorio from Tongi's Pagar area on Oct. 2.
The arrestee was named as Shams Kabir Sourav, 25, an organizing secretary of Tongi Government College. BCL is the student wing of ruling Bangladesh Awami League.
Police said that Gregorio's sister had her phone number diverted to one of the abductors' phones.
Gregorio received a phone call informing him that his sister living in Pagar is seriously ill and asking him to visit her immediately, said Tongi police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Feroz Talukder, according to Prothom Alo.
When Gregorio arrived in Pagar area in the evening, he was abducted by Sourav and his assistants. He was kept in a room and was beaten when he restricted their attempt to take his phone and motorcycle.
Using Gregorio's phone, the miscreants demanded rupees 3 lakh from his relative as a ransom.
However, later when the priest started to scream, locals in suspicion informed the police.
Police arrived at the scene and detained Sourav and rescued Gregorio and his motorcycle. The injured priest was rushed to a nearby hospital.


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BRUSSELS – European Union leaders will meet in Malta early next year to discuss Europe's future once Britain leaves, as the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding Treaty of Rome approaches.
Malta's EU office tweeted Monday that the informal talks without Britain are planned "to spur momentum for the new idea of Europe." Malta takes over the EU's rotating presidency in the first half of 2017.
The meeting could take place in early February to leave time to prepare the anniversary of the treaty, signed in the Italian capital on March 25, 1957.
EU leaders are meeting without Britain in Slovakia on Friday. All 28 leaders are scheduled to meet in Brussels on October 20-21 and December 15-16.
Britain's decision to leave has plunged the EU into an unprecedented situation.


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Coconut & Almond CROWNS
Delicious, handmade coconut meringue bites, made with a blend of pure coconut and wholesome almonds.
Silvina's Nature Coconut & Almond Crowns are made with only the finest natural ingredients, so you can enjoy them without worrying about chemicals and calories. Made in our North London kitchen by a team of passionate foodies, they're gluten-free and seriously moreish.
Combining the light, heavenly taste of light meringue with the satisfying crunch of almonds and unmistakable flavour of natural coconut, these are a definite favourite as a luxury gift for a health conscious friend or a guilt-free treat for yourself.
Free range Egg white, Coconut (33%), Unrefined cane sugar, Roasted Almonds (16%), Chicory root fibre, Raising agent: Cream of tartar, Stabilisers: Guar gum, Locust bean gum, Pea starch, Sea Salt.
Allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of peanuts, other nuts and sesame seeds. *Suitable for vegetarians.


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Ideal for simple applications and light loads, the Street Crane LX chain hoist provides precision lifting and durability at surprisingly attractive prices.
Based on a modular and therefore very versatile concept, with a huge number of hoist and trolley constructions, the LZ hoist can be fitted to light cranes, jib cranes or monorails.
The LX electric chain hoist features:
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Worth its weight in gold
Pulling chocks
Shy bairns get nowt
From A to Z
Have a riot
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You pays your money and you takes your chances
Stone the crows
Flash as a rat with a gold tooth
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Health Sharing An Alternative to Health Insurance
We receive many questions about alternatives to expensive health insurance. For many families that do not qualify for subsidies through the Affordable Care Act, insurance can be quite expensive for even a high deductible plan. This is frustrating, and we understand.
Some of our patients have found that 'religious health sharing organizations' provide an affordable alternative. These work for some individuals and families, however their coverage and exclusion criteria do not work for all populations. For instance, they may not cover mental health, family planning, or recognize same-sex marriage. Please understand, that their exclusion policies do not reflect the values of our clinic. We welcome and honor patients of all backgrounds and sexual-orientations.
We created this page for informational purposes since so many ask about Health Shares. If you are considering one of these organizations, we recommend that you contact the organization directly with your questions. We are not directly affiliated with any of these organizations, and cannot answer questions on their behalf.
We are recognized as a premier Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice by the Health Sharing Ministry known as Liberty HealthShare. For those who align with the ideals of this organization, pairing a Health Sharing program with our clinic provides efficiency of medical cost-sharing with the effectiveness of personalized medicine. With Liberty, individuals and families have the opportunity to lower their expenses and improve the quality of their healthcare. According to Liberty, 'Members typically pay 40-60% less for their health expenses.'
How it Works
As an alternative to health insurance, Liberty members share healthcare expenses through a well established cost-sharing program. They have been a national leader in healthcare cost sharing for over 20 years.
Liberty values the lifestyle medicine approach of our Integrative Life Membership. They will often reimburse for a significant portion of your Integrative Life Membership. The combination gives you coverage for major events and award-winning primary care.
Saving Through Sharing
Instead of an insurance premium, members pay a monthly share amount that goes to your secure, online account called a "ShareBox." Every month that you do not have a shared medical expense, money from your ShareBox is directed to the ShareBox of another member that does have a medical need. Likewise, when you have an eligible medical expense, funds are directed to your ShareBox. Instead of an insurance deductible, you have an annual unshared amount. Once your expenses reach this amount, 100% of your eligible medical needs are shared up to $1 million per incident with no lifetime limit. As a member of a recognized health care sharing program, you are exempt from the mandate to purchase health insurance.
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- Plot 9.330m²
- 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
- Built in 1991
- 500m to the beach
This unique property is located near the coastal village Carvoeiro and is of a stunning architectural construction. The mansion consists of a principal house with a separate apartment, an old detached house which could be renovated, as well as an enormous 100 m2 square pool with its own pavilion, changing rooms and toilet. It is located on the outskirts of the Natural Park zone and therefore benefits from the beauty of the surroundings.
A short unmade road, which belongs to the council leads to the entrance gate and the property with several parking spaces and a garage.
The villa has a lovely bright lounge with oiled parquet floor, dining area, kitchen, guest WC and a separate apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, lounge and terrace on the ground floor. Two double sized bedrooms with one huge bathroom, 2 terraces accessed by large patio doors, one balcony with fantastic sea views on the first floor.
The basement has a cellar with utility room, work shop and storage rooms.
The main house is built in a traditional style with massive thick walls and beautiful architectural features such as domes and arches. There are also remarkable and visually stunning ceilings in ornamental brickwork. The house itself enjoys superb insulation, keeping the house cool and comfortable during the gloriously hot Algarve summers whilst retaining warmth during the cooler winter months.
The plot features a large and amazing natural garden/park with mature trees, shrubs, plants and hedges. There are beautiful paths and partially covered walkways in the same style of the house as well as many seating areas. One of the paths leads to the huge private pool surrounded by terraces. The tranquil location promises absolute privacy. Renowned, award-winning, charming beaches are nearby.
This impressive property with its own cosy charm would be a marvelous permanent residence, but could also be a phenomenal holiday home and ideal to rent out. The villa is well maintained and in good condition.
Amenities3 Salamander/wood stoves, insulating double glazed windows, solar panels for the main house, electric boiler for the apartment, gas heating for the bathroom in the main house, alarm system, basement with utility room, storage and workshop. Garage, borehole, independent 2 bedroom apartment and a cottage to renovate, 100 m2 pool with pavilion, pool and garden illumination.
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I have not been lurking as I have not been on my computer of late as too much to do in my life. I am renovating the house and garden after which I relax in front of the television.
However, I very much enjoy wearing and using my nappies as intended, in fact, I like all kinds of incontinence wear. I only use nappies occasionally -mostly indoors but sometimes outdoors- when I am in that state of mind. I started wearing nappies again when I was eight as I enjoyed the sensation of doing my business in my pants or bizzing for short. That was the term they used in the sixties where I lived. I also wet my bed; I would either dream I was going to the toilet and wake as I started to wee or just wake weeing; I did not bother to stop but just continued till my bladder was empty.
Ironically, I stopped weeing and bizzing myself for about nine years and thought no more of it until I got I.B.S. (irritable bowel syndrome) which I found very depressing as I had no control over the situation. I had to buy incontinence products which came from an excellent company called P&S Services (in the UK). I eventually ended up in hospital where I wore disposable nappies. I did not feel embarrassed because it was a genuine medical condition and it brought back pleasant memories. The condition improved but I was hooked again and thats when I looked on the net and found this group and others.
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I don't want to be Motoko Kusanagi. Or more accurately I don't want to be a ghost in a shell. I recently watched a video by The Jorlosopher titled Everyone Should Be A Ghost In The Shell. He makes a compelling argument for why he wishes to become a cyborg like Motoko. His arguments are well founded, the extensive list of benefits he touts (including heightened durability and interchangeability) seem great. He also refutes several arguments against the idea of cyberization before they can even be brought up. He makes a great case for why humanity should embrace cyberization.
But here's the thing. I am not humanity. I am me. What is in the best interests of humanity may run counter to my own ideals. Ultimately Jor's reasoning for wanting to become a cyborg is this: he as an entity is made by his memories and not by his body. This is something I agree with, logically then by extending the lifespan of those memories you can continue to exist for a longer period of time.
I don't think this is a good thing. You see while pseudo-immortality would indeed be soothing for humanity I think it takes away the most important thing a human is capable of conceiving. Meaning. A life without limits is inherently a life without meaning.
To quote Nietzsche: "Without Music Life Would Be A Mistake"
This is a sentiment I wholeheartedly agree with. Art is something that only humans are capable of creating, no other species we know of is capable of creating art. We can convey emotions and complex ideas through it, I personally believe that it is our defining capability.
I think immortality would kill great art. A prime motivator in creating art is our impending mortality. It extends our life artificially by making our ideas into something non-perishable like music or film. Without such a motivator much art would be wiped out.
I think their is a fantastic example in the history of Queen for this. By 1984 the band had nearly broken up and were in the midst of one of their least critically and commercially successful spells ever. Freddie Mercury was partying his life away and just having fun. Then he was diagnosed with AIDS. Instead of wasting away however this bombshell actually made him MORE productive. He got back in the studio with Queen and the band went on a run with multiple No.1 albums and their first solo number one single in the UK since Bohemian Rhapsody with Innuendo. The period between those two songs spanned a staggering 16 years, a second no.1 after that length of time is unprecedented.
Mercury is noted as having said to his bandmates regarding his illness "I want to make music till the day I fucking die" and he stuck to that promise, downing shots of vodka to record through the pain and recording up until he could no longer get out of bed to get to the studio.
Innuendo is my favorite Queen album and it would not exist without the inevitability of death. Am I willing to trade it and so many other great works for a shot at psuedo-immortality? The point is to keep yourself, your memories omnipresent but without those works I am not me. They have shaped me. Death is ultimately the at root of almost all art because it is our only constant.
Psycho-Pass deals with a very similar concept to GiTS in that Senguji is almost fully cyborg bar his brain. He shares a very similar sentiment to Jor in regards to cyberization. The SIBYL system as well preserves the memories of it's inductees for what could potentially be an eternity.
So when Makishima, a man who champions his own individual characteristics, who prizes his ideas is offered a chance to join SIBYL what does he say?
He refuses. He acknowledges that it may be "fun in it's own way" to become some from of omnipotent but he refutes the notion that he could simply become to world's umpire. He says that he can't enjoy "the game" unless he is participating.
"And I love this game people call 'life" from the bottom of my heart"
"I want to keep playing forever and ever"
And there it is. What is the point in living without death? In fact what is the point of anything if it does not end? You wouldn't start a race without a finish line. You wouldn't watch a movie without an ending. You shouldn't start a life without it one day ending.
Conclusions to things are important, they give us resolution, closure. Without them there is no point in having the points between the start and the finish. Who would want to watch Jojo if it was just the gang traveling to Egypt forever and never reaching Dio? Without an ending the middle has no meaning, by artifically stopping death you inherently rob yourself of ultimate satisfaction with life to me. It is not a matter of being human or not it is a matter of being alive, what it means to exist and how that is different to what it means to live.
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Stefan Andersson is a swedish artist inspired by history and interprets events through music and lyrics. Made in China is about the trade between Sweden and China during the 18th century. The booklet included illustrations visualizing the words in the song. The concept was telling stories on chinese porcelain which was a highly saught trade merchandise at the time.
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Ushers are available to assist the congregation with seating before or during a service. They can give general directions for places on the Lakeside Campus, such as where certain ministries meet, and where the nursery, restrooms, etc. are located. Ushers also help maintain an atmosphere of worship and a level of security during services.
Occasionally, we need our team to act when there is a medical emergency. While our team members are certified for CPR, AED and basic first aid, they will not provide any medication, but will clear the immediate area for safety reasons and wait with the affected person for medical professionals to arrive on site and evaluate the needs of the person involved. We are also fortunate to have several nurses and paramedics who attend here at Lakeside.
First Aid Kits are located in the building for the Ushers and Security personnel to use, and they have been instructed on what is in them and how to use the contents.
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Make sure you know who these gentlemen are (the ushers wear name tags) in the event you need to seek them out!
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We Are The Flesh (2016)
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A visionary and bizarre slice of Mexican arthouse cinema, We Are The Flesh is an extraordinary and unsettling film experience, a sexually charged and nightmarish journey into an otherworldly dimension of carnal desire and excess, as well as a powerful allegory on the corrupting power of human desire.
A young brother and sister, roaming an apocalyptic city, take refuge in the dilapidated lair of a strange hermit. He puts them to work building a bizarre cavernous structure, where he acts out his insane and depraved fantasies. Trapped in this maddening womb-like world under his malign influence, they find themselves sinking into the realms of dark and forbidden behaviour.
Mixing the graphic, powerful imagery of Gaspar Noe's Love and Enter The Void with the surreal, hallucinatory impact of Alejandro Jodorowsky, We Are The Flesh is a bizarre, psychedelic head trip, mixing intense, outrageously explicit imagery with a profound allegory on the nature of existence, to make this an unforgettable, boundary-pushing experience unlike anything you've ever seen.
We Are The Flesh is released on DVD and Blu-ray by Arrow Video on 13th February 2017.
- High Definition digital transfer
- 5.1 surround and 2.0 audio options
- Optional English subtitles
- A new video essay by critic Virginie Sélavy
- New interviews with director Emiliano Rocha Minter and cast members Noé Hernández, María Evoli and Diego Gamaliel
- Two short films by Emiliano Rocha Minter; Dentro and Videohome
- Original theatrical trailer
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- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Anton Bitel, and a note from the producer on the film.
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Day 3 – So, today we're asked to continue with our foreground, focal point and background in our photography. Also to check which format would work best for a given shot – horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait).
I tend to let the subject decide to a given point. In this instance (above), the waterfall, swept to the right, so for me it was an easy decision to go landscape and the natural flow of the waterfall.
This heart was an awesome discovery for me and made my day 🙂 With this one I shot it both ways and honestly it didn't matter much, The only thing I would say, is that if you're going with the horizontal, don't place it in the middle – go off to either thirds.


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Wonderful Westview!
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They say location is everything and this townhome definitely has that!
Seconds from the highway providing a quick morning commute over both bridges, a short walk from Westview Shopping Center means groceries and a fresh coffee are at your fingertips, plus tennis courts and Rec Centers just around the corner! Did we mention Edgemont Village is just a five minute drive away??
Three bedrooms upstairs make this an ideal fit for young families and two full bathrooms (including a master en suite!) on the same level ensure those busy mornings are a little less hectic. New hardwood floors in the main living room space and a wood burning fireplace as just two of the perks. In suite laundry being another and probably the biggest of all has to do with outdoor space. Huge west facing patio accessible off the kitchen / dining area is ideal for summer BBQ's and a fully fenced green space off the living room perfect for those with a green thumb. Not enough? Try the outdoor pool the complex offers in the summer months!
Small storage shed also part of the deal and one under cover parking spot.
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- Location: Westview, North Vancouver
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- Bathroom: 2
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Molecular Markers of Rejection
Oxford BART Study - Biomarkers that can be used to predict Acute Rejection in Transplantation
The Oxford BART Study is aimed at identifying new Biomarkers that can be used to predict Acute Rejection in Transplantation (BART). A biomarker is an objective measurement in the body that can be assessed in order to inform clinicians about the efficacy of a treatment is or how a disease is progressing.
At the moment, rejection of solid organ transplants can only be diagnosed once the rejection process has already started. There are no means to predict when rejection will take place. The aim of the BART study is to identify biomarkers that will predict the onset of rejection after solid organ transplantation, so that the treatment regime can be altered before detrimental damage to the organ has occurred.
The BART study involves transplant patients, clinicians, nurses and scientists working together. The aim is to enroll approximately 220 transplant patients in the study. Any patient who is receiving either a kidney, kidney and pancreas or a pancreas only transplant can participate in the study.
Participants will be asked to provide blood and urine samples before they receive their transplant and at several time-points afterwards up to 5 years after transplantation. These samples will generally be taken at the same time as other blood tests so that patients will not have to pay extra visits to the clinic. The samples will be analysed using sophisticated laboratory techniques by our team of researchers. Also, material will be stored for use at later time-points throughout the study.
The Oxford BART Study is being led by Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation and Director of the Oxford Transplant Centre and Kathryn Wood, Professor of Immunology, both from the University of Oxford. The Research Nurse is Sally Ruse. The research scientists involved all work in the Transplantation Research Immunology Group.
CAMPATH-1H clinical trial
Background Peripheral leukocyte depletion at the time of kidney transplantation has been found to be a powerful strategy enabling a reduction in the amount of non-specific immunosuppression required to maintain graft survival. In addition, it has been suggested that depletion of existing immunocompetent leukocytes from the recipient at the time of transplantation may allow reprogramming of the immune system in a way that promotes the development of unresponsiveness or tolerance to the graft. However, this conclusion remains controversial as long term follow up studies assessing the immune status of recipients treated with leukocyte depleting agents have not been performed. Detailed characterisation of the phenotype and function of leukocytes remaining after leukocyte depletion, as well as those repopulating the immune system in the presence of a kidney transplant will allow more accurate post-transplant monitoring. This will enable decisions regarding weaning of immunosuppressive drug therapy in individual patients to be made.
Current work The current project focuses on kidney transplant recipients treated with anti-CD52 depleting antibody CAMPATH-1H (click on image to enlarge) at the time of transplantation followed by reduced doses of immunosuppressive drugs, tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil for the first 6 months after transplantation, followed by sirolimus and mycophenolate mofetil thereafter
Specific aims of the project: 1. To determine susceptibility of different subsets of leukocytes (naïve/memory T cells, NK, NKT, B cells, T regulatory cells) and antigen presenting cells (APC – monocytes, myeloid and plasmacytoid dendritic cells) to depletion with CAMPATH-1H in patients who receive a kidney transplant. 2. To evaluate the functional activity of leukocytes that are (i) not susceptible to depletion with CAMPATH-1H and (ii) repopulate the peripheral immune system after transplantation. 3. To determine the functional capacity of the recipient's APC during the follow-up period. 4. To develop an in vitro assay to model the patient's susceptibility to immunosuppression. *This research project is carried out in collaboration with Professor Peter Friend.


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June was such a busy month for me and I am very much still catching up! I decided to set June's theme as any recipe that used up leftover food. Here is the wonderful selection that I ended up with.
Creamy ham and mushroom pasta from Soosie. This is a really good round up recipe for getting rid of all those leftover little bits in the fridge, whilst at the same time making a hearty meal.
Next the lovely Mel has blogged these tasty looking Salmon fishcakes using up leftover salmon and potato. Perfect for a lunch or lighter evening meal.
Karen from Lavender and Lovage made this scrumptious looking barbecued fish on the stove which uses up breadcrumbs as well as leftover potatoes.
Now I am dreaming of tapas and lucky for me Janice at Farmergirl Kitchen has served up some tasty patas bravas with chicken and chorizo. She used leftover Piri Piri chicken and raided the fridge to use up lots of other bits.
Fiona from London Unattached cooked this lovely chicken and asparagus risotto which uses leftover roasted chicken and stock from the carcass.
For my entry I used some leftover egg whites to whip up these mini meringues. They looked really adorable.
Ros at more than the occasional baker has submitted her lovely lemon yogurt cake using leftover lemons, oranges and yogurt. This is defineitley one for me to try and I often have leftvoer yogurt.
Once again thank you to everyone who joined in and huge apologies for the late write up. Do join us for July's challenge which is collating a range of recipes to use up the current harvest of Beetroots.
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You forgot mine Kate! It's here: http://www.lavenderandlovage.com/2012/07/barbecued-fish-on-the-stove-top-pan-fried-lemon-parmesan-and-herb-crusted-hake.html
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Hi Karen. So sorry just amending now. Thank you for joining in! x
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"Futurist in Residence" is the official title. More colloquially the job might be described as an electronic-age crystal ball gazer.
The New York Times – the paper that recently appointed its first-ever "perfume critic" – is again breaking new ground. It has hired a science-writer and novelist, Michael Rogers, to be their in-house expert and adviser on likely future trends in the newspaper industry, especially in the electronic field.
Announcing the new position, a New York Times spokesmen described Rogers as someone with unique insights into the confluence of digital technology, consumer behavior and journalism. He will work in co-operation with the company's Research and Development Unit.
"He will help us to deliver the innovative information products and services our readers expect from rhe Times," the spokesman said.
Rogers, who studied physics and creative writing at university, wrote for Rolling Stone from 1972 to 1983. That year he joined Newsweek and created the magazine's technology section. Then he joined the Washington Post. He is credited with producing the world's first CD-ROM newsmagazine, which has been described as a prototype for interactive television. At the same time he created a number of Internet sites, including an award-winning Parents' Guide to Children's Software.
He was the founder two years ago of a consulting firm called Practical Futurist. His appointment is seen as an effort by the New York Times, which has lately been under heavy fire for its poor financial performance, to boost its image as a forward-looking paper.
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Some people in Maryland convicted of driving under the influence are not punished for their acts in the traditional sense. A grant-funded program in Howard County provides people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction with counseling and check-ups rather than with time behind bars -- an opportunity that can be much more preferable.
Known as DUI court, the program is designed for people who have run afoul of the law primarily because of substance abuse and addiciton. Punishment for relapses is different from what is found in the criminal justice system: it might be as simple as a warning from the judge handling their case or might include a few days in jail.
The program has been in existence in Howard County since 2004. Depending on the severity of addiction, graduation from the program can take up to two years, though stretches of 12 to 18 months are more common.
The program can be quite fulfilling for the people who graduate. Participants often have their families in attendance and they receive a letter signed by the governor as well as a graduation certificate.
Of course, this sort of program will not work for everyone. Depending on the charges and where they were issued, people who have been charged or convicted of drunk driving may not be eligible for the program at all. In any case, an attorney experienced in drunk driving defense can apprise people of their rights and help them navigate the criminal jutsice system as their case makes its way through the courts.
Source: The Baltimore Sun, "Howard DUI and drug court program draws praise," Luke Lavoie, May 31, 2013


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Review: HTC First and Facebook Home
Form Performance FB Home Basics Extras Wrap-Up Comments 5
The Google Play Store is your one-stop-shop for music, movies, TV shows, books, and magazines. It addition to the Store itself, the First comes with all the ancillary apps that are used to interact with each type of content (Play Music, Play Movies, etc.). There are no other installed music or video services, but the app store has plenty from which to pick.
The First uses the stock Android camera. What bugs me most is how difficult it is to get to. If you don't disable the FB Home lock screen, it takes fours steps to get to the camera. That's just annoying. Once you find it, it opens quickly.
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The viewfinder encompasses about two-thirds of the display, with the right-most portion reserved for the controls. There is a thin sliver of a line next to these that can be used to zoom in and out, and all the fine-tune controls can be accessed by pressing the little Settings button at the bottom of the screen.
Users can control the flash, white balance, exposure, scene (action, night, sunset, party), and image size.
The camera works quickly. It focuses in a blink and captures images in less than a second.
The First's 5-megapixel camera is not all that impressive. Focus is a bit soft and exposure was inconsistent. Dark areas often lost detail, and bright objects were often blown out. At least white balance was accurate. The First takes okay pictures, but I'd be lying if I said they were all Facebook worthy.
The video performance was a little bit better. Focus was more consistently accurate, as was exposure. I didn't notice any herky-jerky movement, ghosting, or artifacting, and panning the camera about didn't make me sick to my stomach. The First can record up to 1080p HD, and I was less hesitant about sharing the results.
As with the camera, the First uses the stock Android 4.1 tools when it comes to the gallery software. The central image library ties together all the photos associated with your Google accounts, including Google+, and you can sync them to the device for offline access if you want.
When you dive into individual libraries, the images are arranged in vertical columns. Poke the image you want to manipulate, and it will load after several seconds.
Editing features include the ability to add effects, such as highlights, shadows, and so on; add filters such as fisheye effects; and adjust colors and tones with sepia, B&W, etc. It also lets you crop the image, fix red-eye, adjust for face glow, straighten images, rotate or flip them, and sharpen them.
The First ships with just 36 apps on board. That has to be a record for the least-ever on a device from AT&T. Only the presence of MyAT&T gives the First away as an AT&T device at all. Every other app is stock Android or from Facebook. Nice! Users have access to 12GB of storage space on the First, so even if you stuff some big apps in there (such as Temple Run 2), you'll have plenty of room left over for media.
The First's Bluetooth radio worked perfectly. I was able to connect with an array of other gadgets and pass phone calls and music to mono and stereo headphones. Calls sounded good through my favorite headset, but the volume was a bit low (even though both phone and headset were turned all the way up). The same was true of music.
The First includes Google's Chrome browser. I find Chrome to be the best choice for Android handsets, but there are plenty of alternatives in the Google Play Store. It worked perfectly at rendering web sites over AT&T's network. Web sites were quick to load no matter what sort of connection was available.
The First has a fairly big and easily-read white digital clock on the lockscreen, but it's only visible if you deactivate the FB Home lock screen.
The First's GPS radio worked just fine. Google Maps is the only navigation service on board and it performed like a champ. Together with Maps, the GPS radio pinpointed me to within about 15 feet in 5 to 10 seconds. It was very quick. Google maps is a great tool for plotting directions or searching for local points of interest.
Hands-On: HTC First
The HTC First is an Android smartphone dedicated to Facebook Home. Here is a really quick look at the hardware.
HTC Announces the HTC First, a Facebook-Centric Phone
Apr 4, 2013
HTC today announced the HTC First, a new phone that takes advantage of the new Facebook Home user interface. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but has Facebook Home preloaded as the user interface.
Facebook Announces Facebook Home for Android
Apr 4, 2013
Facebook today announced a new push into the mobile space with new Android-based software that exists as its own user interface overlay. The UI overlay is called Facebook Home, and can be used to replace the home screen of select Android smartphones.
Hands-On: Facebook Home
Facebook Home is a new user interface overlay for Android devices that "prioritizes people, not apps." Phone Scoop takes it for a spin.
HTC 10 Re-Focuses On the Camera and BoomSound
Apr 12, 2016
HTC today announced the 10, its flagship handset for 2016. This Android phone carries forward an aluminum design, for which HTC has become known, and makes big improvements to the camera, software, and other core features.


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Octavian, as Augustus 27 BC – 14 AD
Quinarius, Lugdunum July 7 AD – June 8 AD, AV 3.84 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Laureate head r. Rev. TR POT – XXX Victory, draped, seated r. on globe, holding wreath with both hands. C 317. BMC 505. RIC 217. King 19. CBN 1679.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. About extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 23, 2002, 1466.
All quinarii are rare. This is a nice example of the extensive series issued under Augustus. NAC called this coin at the time of its auction "Good VF". I would call it at least "about EF" if not full EF. It's really a clean coin for an issue in gold that saw some circulation. MSG.


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Sorry about the big capitals above but really, this is the only way to be absolutely sure that you won't get a ticket. Why am I writing this post then? Sit down children, I'm going to tell you a story…
A couple of summers ago I got the nice assignment at work to tell a little old lady that she had won a flight for two to Iceland with accommodation and I also go to help her organize her trip. This old lady was a hoot and because she wanted to make the most of her stay in Iceland she decided to rent a car, make the stay longer and explore as much as she could with the limited time she had. She decided to take her grandson with her because she wanted him to see more of the world and this trip, that initially was supposed to be free, ended up costing her quite a bit with all the extras she booked.
Anyway, so the little old lady and her grandson leave Reykjavík and enjoy some time on the road and when they get back she tells me they might have run into some troubles with the law due to speeding and road cameras but she wasn't sure because no one had contacted her or said anything when she returned the car. She assumed that they were in the clear and left Iceland happy and amazed with all the remarkable things they had seen and experienced.
To make a long story short she contacted me a few weeks later telling me that her card had been charged by the car rental because of not one but two speeding tickets. She still didn't know how much she was expected to pay as he hadn't received the ticket yet. Some more weeks passed and then I heard from her again. The total amount she had to pay for the two tickets: 100.000 ISK which was close to 800 USD back then. For that amount she might as well have bought the tickets to Iceland herself.
Speed limits and tickets
The general rule is that 90 km/hour is the maximum speed you can drive at outside of towns and villages in Iceland in perfect circumstances on tarmac and without a carriage. On unpaved roads the speed limit is 80 km/hour Nowhere in Iceland are you allowed to drive faster than that. Somewhere the speed limit can be lower if the circumstances call for it such as steep mountain roads or sharp turns. There are usually plenty of signs that tell you the maximum speed so not knowing is really not an excuse.
The table below tells you how the speeding ticket system in Iceland is built up. The yellow line represent the speed limit on any given road and the pink line represent the actual speed the driver is caught driving at. The numbers in the other boxes represent the fine in thousands (ISK) + the months the license is suspended. I don't know if the Icelandic police has jurisdiction to suspend foreign licenses but they can and will give out tickets.
How do you get a ticket?
As you may have noticed if you have driven around Iceland there are not a lot of police around. There are plenty of speed cameras though and even thought there are big signs that tell you that they are there, somehow people don't slow down and end up getting a ticket.
Also, even though there are not a lot of police around they do lurk around and show up when you least expect it. Certain counties are notorious for very efficient speed control and the police knows exactly where to hide so you won't figure out they are there until it's too late.
I've also heard, and I don't know if this is true or not, that they just love to bust tourists in rental cars.
But nobody told me I got a ticket when I dropped off my rental car, that must mean I'm in the clear, right?
Wrong. It always takes the authorities some time to process the ticket and then it takes the car rental agency time to put two and two together and figure out who was driving the car when the ticket was issued. What's more, some car rental agencies will charge you a processing charge on top of the actual ticket.
The moral of the story?
Respect the speed limits. They are there for your protection and if you get a ticket like the little old lady you might end up paying more for your holiday than you planned for. Apart from that, some roads in Iceland are particularly dangerous, so dangerous in fact that every summer a whole lot of tourists get a tumble when they loose control of their cars, sometimes resulting in injuries and even deaths.
And the little old lady?
To finish the story of the little old lady; I met with her when she came to Reykjavík and she kept in touch by sending me humorous stories and photos of the travels she's done since she left Iceland. At 74 she's always on the move and despite having some problems with her legs she hiked up to Machu Picchu this year and was already planning more travels last I heard. She's truly inspirational and I can only hope I'll be that cool when I'm 74.


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I've had several admirable priests tell me that men usually need confession more often than women because of lust. I've had admirable ministers share similar sentiments. And perhaps they're right. But each time I hear something of that sort, my forehead crinkles and my head gives a rapid shake because lust is so much more than Matt. 5:28, "But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Jesus is obviously speaking to men. But what of women? And not the increasing numbers of women who indulge in pornography. (Pornography for women is often called "erotica" but I hope we all know, it's still pornography.) What of the way so many women want to look and dress? "Sexy" and "hot"?
We tell ourselves that our bodies are beautiful. They are. We tell ourselves that if others don't find our bodies beautiful, that's their problem. Usually, it is. But do we ask, how much of my body ought I display in public? Or, might I be making myself an object of lust? Or, what is my witness to other women? Or, what am I teaching children?
Media has taught us that lust is nothing more than intense desire. We see models lusting for chocolate, shoes, a trip to an exotic locale. That's not lust. It may become obsessive and excessive but it's still intense desire. Lust is the desire to use another person as a commodity to gain pleasure (usually sexual pleasure).
So if I dress to be "sexy" and "hot," I'm using myself and the reactions I get to make myself feel beautiful.
Let me restate that as if it were an equation:
If, I dress so that men I don't know will find me "sexy" and "hot," then those men will "holla" at me because I'm an impressive female specimen, therefore, I will feel pleasure which will confirm that I'm "sexy" and "hot." (I use myself as a commodity to get men to treat me as a commodity so that I can have the pleasure of feeling good about myself. That's a lot of commodification.)
Recently, someone tweeted to Janelle Monáe:
girl stop being so soulful and be sexy..tired of those dumba** suits..you fine but u too d**n soulful man.
She responded:
sit down. I'm not for male consumption.
I hadn't heard her music until today. (As a dancer, the music is awesome; I'm not thrilled with the lyrics of the one song I've heard thus far though they are intelligent.) She is beautiful, has amazing personal style, and isn't for male consumption. The word I'd emphasize is "consumption." Making ourselves into consumables is uncharitable. It doesn't matter if we are trying to be fashionable, or show that our bodies are beautiful, or just be "sexy" and "hot," we're being uncharitable to ourselves, to men, to other women, and also, to children.
Do we really want to tempt men into seeing women as commodities and consumables? (The job market for tempting men to lust is already saturated.) Do we really want other women to be treated as commodities and consumables? Do we really want to teach children that they are commodities and consumables?
What we do is as important as what we say. We broadcast wordless messages each time we walk out of the house. We can be beautiful, stylish, even fashionable without becoming commodities and consumables. (Just look at Janelle Monáe.) We can be women worth emulating.


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Bloodshot #8- Now I know writer Duane Swierczynski is trying to build a bigger story arc; I understand that Bloodshot is confused and in need of answers. However, the main thing about Bloodshot is that he is a stone-cold killer who is trying to be someone more than that. Swierczynski's Bloodshot seem to have forgotten about the killer part of the deal. Yes, I know he did rip the head off someone in this issue but most of the time, Bloodshot look like a confused drunk here. Bloodshot spend most of this issue getting pummeled by the bad guys and is only saved by the machines in his body. Artist Manuel Garcia is a decent artist but he also seen to be someone who do not know his weakness. Many times in this issue, he drew the heads of the characters out of proportion to the body and it hurts the issue. It's not a bad issue but well...Bloodshot just doesn't seen like Bloodshot.
Demon Knights #17- At the end of Cornell's run, Demon Knights was running out of gas but with this second issue by writer Robert Venditti and artist Bernard Chang, I can safely say the series is now back on track. Venditti has thus far tried to keep his team small, focusing on Exoristos, Sir Ystin, and the Horsewoman. This focus has made things interesting, especially given that these three characters were lesser characters during Cornell's run. Venditti seen intend to make up for lost time and the 3 characters had been given room to grow. If this issue is an indication of things coming up, I want him to keep it this way. This issue was excellent.
Threshold #2- One good thing about a new anthology series is that with expectations low, the writers feels they have more freedom to try new things. That is the case for Threshold. I mean who would have thought that the space butler of Larfleeze would steal the show from all the characters in this issue. I mean we have a former undercover Green Lantern in Jediah Caul, a killer in Stealth, Blue Beetle, a cyborg rabbit in K-Rot, Larfleeze, the space smugglers called the Star Rovers, and without question, the butler stole the show. WE NEED MORE SPACE BULTERS!


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