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Normally an equaliser at Anfield in the 80th minute is seen as a good point gained but I can not help feeling a little deflated after a good footballing performance against a team who hardly strung 3 passes together. It seemed as if Rafa Benitez instructed his players to get behind the ball and hoof it as far forward as possible to stop Arsenal from being anywhere near their goal.
I thought Arsene would have been a little more offensive and played 4-4-2 from the start, I would go as far as to say that if we did we would have won the match because Adebayor was isolated on his own upfront for much of the game and we could not create alot of our possession into chances. Having said that, Cesc could have scored a 3 goals today.
I was shocked with Rafa Benitez's tactics and formation today, it didn't seem to make much sense really. They started with 3 forwards on the pitch. Voronin and Kuijt were playing wide of Torres in a sort of 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 but they did neither jobs particularly well.
Tomas Rosicky came in for Theo Walcott and Hleb played in his favourite roaming position behind Adebayor. We are witnessing the after effects of injuries to Rosicky. He was way below his normal level today. He gave away alot of possession and could not influence the game we know he can do.
Liverpool started the match well and it only took 9 minutes for the first real opportunity of the match. Cesc and Alonso challenged for a 50/50 ball on the edge of the penalty area, Alonso got to the ball first and Cesc connected with Alonso. Freekick.
Everyone knew what was about to happen. Steve Gerrard drove the ball powerfully through the wall and straight past Almunia in a flash. 1-0 to Liverpool.
Arsenal typical of this season, responded very well and Alex Hleb drove in a left foot shot wide past Reina's goal.
On 18 minutes we got our first clear cut chance. Cesc swept a pass across to Adebayor who's first touch was heavy and took the ball across to his left side and tried to flick it past the onrushing Reina but the Spanish keeper managed to block it.
Another great move on 22 minutes saw Rosicky played in on the left side of the box, Reina charged out of his area to confront Rosicky who crossed past the keeper but Hyypia headered away from goal but the ball fell straight to Eboue who returned the ball towards goal but this time Jamie Carragher cleared the danger.
Gerrard had a strike from the edge of the box tipped over by the improving Almunia.
On 30 minutes, Liverpool half claimed for a penalty when Sami Hyppia's header struck Bacary Sagna's hand but it looked accidental.
on 32 minutes Eboue was rolling around on the floor as per usual. Carragher seemed to make slight contact with him. I don't like that side to Eboue and Arsene doesn't seem to be doing anything about it. Because he keeps doing it.
Steven Gerrard whipped in a quality freekick on 44 minutes which was just high for Hyypia.
Adebayor is usually the man for the big game but today he was off form. Everything he did, didn't work out for him. On 45 minutes he was sent clear on the right but his cross was low and deflected back into the arms of Reina.
Liverpool were very poor in the first half and were lucky to be winning 1-0. The game plan was to have everyone behind the ball until Arsenal lose it, then hit it as early and long as you can towards Almunia. I wouldn't be very content if I was a Liverpool supporter after witnessing the difference in quality.
Peter Crouch replaced Torres who was completely anonymous in the first half. He hasn't quite shook off his injury and must have found it hard to play in such a negative side.
Crouch instantly made a difference to the Liverpool team and hit a strike on the turn in the 52 minute. Gallas should have closed him down but backed away. Manuel Almunia managed to palm it away to safety.
The equaliser should have been in the 54th minute when a lovely passage of play saw master playmaker Hleb, who had another fantastic match, slide in Eboue on the right of the area and he cannoned a shot off the face of the post, the ball bounced back to Cesc who was standing around the penalty spot but he hit it over the bar first time. In hindsight he could have controlled it first and picked his spot.
I was wondering if it was going to be one of those days, all the possession, playing fantastic football, missed chances and nothing to show for it. Our quality of being able to score late goals made me keep believing it will happen.
Crouch who was causing us far more problems than Torres did in the first half had a chance to put Arsenal out of sight when the big man was played through into the right side of the penalty area but his right foot cross shot, whistled past Almunia's right hand post.
On 66 minutes Arsene made the change. Rosicky off for Theo Walcott. But to my surprise, he only changed it like for like. Walcott played on the left wing instead of moving upfront.
on 75 minutes Arsene made Jose Mourinho style substitutions by replacing Eboue and Clichy for Bendtner and Gilberto.
Riise hit a cracking volley over the bar on 76 minutes.
on 78 minutes Jamie Carragher did his usual trick and tugged back Cesc Fabregas in the box, if it was spotted by the referee or linesman (sorry assistant referee) then it would have been a certain penalty.
It wasn't to matter because two minutes later Hleb who had switched wings with Walcott cut in from the left and dinked a lovely waited pass into the path of Cesc who was bursting into the box. Fabregas poked it first time on the run past Reina who was caught by surprise by the early shot. 1-1.
We could and should have got the winner on the 87th minute when Cesc curled a lovely effort off the post from just outside the penalty area and the rebound fell to Bendtner who had an open goal and he blazed it over the bar just as Cesc had done in the first half. Truly amazing! How many times do you see players have open goals twice in one match, let alone blaze over twice in the same game.
Those were positions where Thierry Henry and Robert Pires was so calm and our young squad will get that calmness.
Steven Gerrard burst into the box after an exchange with Crouch but his effort was blocked wonderfully by captain William Gallas.
That is how the match ended, we have gone to Anfield who were tipped to be strong contenders this season after spending over 50 million on new players and we have made them look fairly average. We should have won the match but most Arsenal supporters would have taken a point before the game, especially after going a goal down after 9 minutes.
Manchester United at the Emirates will be different proposition for the team, they will make us defend more, make us chase the ball alot more and will be more creative than Liverpool were at their own ground. It should be a fantastic match and if Arsenal can grab 3 points then we will be right on track.


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Ex-Harley Sales Manager Jon Syverson Joins ATK
Jon Syverson, former Sales Manager of Harley-Davidson, has joined ATK as the new Executive Vice President. As VP he will be in charge of setting up a dealer base and leading the sales of ATK's new line of Hyosung based streetbikes. Jon's experience as a District and Regional Manager along with his successful tenure leading the fleet sales division of HD should greatly help ATK get a foothold in the US market.
It is also no secret that the dealerbase ATK is really interested in are those of Syverson's old stomping ground, Harley-Davidson. ATK wants to be a rider's first step into the Harley Davidson family by providing a 250cc and 650cc vTwin cruiser under the American ATK brand. This would not involve The Motor Company directly, just select HD dealerships who like the idea of filling the void left by the entry level Buell Blast. The first step in the HD line is the 883 Sportster. Most agree it's a little too heavy and expensive for most beginners.
Syverson will also be invaluable in bringing ATK's electric Police / Fleet bike into US Police departments.
Have a look at ATK press release below [click "read more"] for more information on Jon Syverson and his role as Executive VP of ATK…

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At an hour and a half long, DJ Samrai's new TWRK Mix is chock full of big bass shaking beats. We had a chat with Samrai to talk about the project in more detail.
Why did you make a TWRK mix?
I wanted to make a mix with a lot of energy, tracks that I enjoy playing and going crazy to. It was generally just for me but a lot of people asked that I release it.
What made you decide which tracks to put in the mix?
I had so much to choose from, so many good jams but I just put the ones that I felt strongly about. Each track has a specific positive feeling when it's heard and so I chose based on that.
Fave track in the mix?
That's a tough one. I would go with Booty Loose by Party Favor & Fly Boi Keno. The overall mix was based on the sound and arrangement of this banging tune.
Where do you think this mix will live up to its greatness?
It works everywhere, no matter the situtation. Retirement villages would be the best place to get the most out of it because it'll make anyone feel young and want to jump up and down.
If you could play the TWRK mix anywhere, where would it be?
100% would want it played in Diplo's car so he can hear how dope it is and take me under his gigantic wing and help my career by making hit records with me… if only…
Featuring club hits like "Bend Ova" by Lil Jon and Tyga and "Work" by Rihanna feat. Drake, DJ Samrai has retwerked and reworked only the best HipHop tracks to keep you moving. Listen to the TWRK mix below.
1. Recess (Milo And Otis Remix) by Skrillex And Kill The Noise Feat. Fatman Scoop
2.Turn Down For What by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
3.Bend Ova by Lil Jon Feat. Tyga
4.Wild Out by Borgore Feat. Waka Flocka Flame & Paige
5.World Boss (Twerk Remix) by Twerk Team
6.Booty Loose by Party Favor Feat. Fly Boi Keno
7.Helicopter by TWRK
8.Boom by Major Lazer Feat. MOTi, Ty Dolla $ign, Wizkid & Kranium
9.Middle by DJ Snake Feat. Bipolar Sunshine
10.Feel That by Kronic Ft Raven Felix
11.Light It Up (Remix) by Major Lazer Feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG
12.Overload by Ape Drums Feat. Gappy Ranks
13.Drop Top (Party Favor/Meaux Green Remix) by Flosstradamus
14.Bass Drop (Hands Up Twerk Remix) by DJ Ariana Gomez
15.Express Yaself (Party Favor 'Working Glue' Remix) by Diplo Feat. Nicky Da B
16.Bap U by Party Favor
17.Cucci Pop (Original Mix) by Miles Medina
18.Let Me Clear My Throat (Party Favor Retwerk) by DJ Kool
19.Lean On by Major Lazer Feat. MØ & DJ Snake
20.Boss It Up (Original Mix) by Dirtcaps
21.Mek It Bunx Up by Deewun Feat. Marcy Chin
22.Work by Rihanna Feat. Drake (Retwerk Remix)
23.One Wine by Machel Montano & Sean Paul Feat. Major Lazer
24.Cabeza by DJ Fleek
25.Found Policeman by Eva Simons Feat. Konshens
26.Spread Out by Braindead
27.Make It Bounce by Twrk
28.Stop Me by JSTJR
29.Get Ur Fleek On Scratch Break by Dj Samrai
30.Drop by Diplo & DJ Snake Feat. Big Freedia
31.Walk Out by Babey Drew,BSSMNT,Agent Sasco
32.Watch Out For This (Bumaye) by Major Lazer Feat. Busy Signal & The Flexican & FS Green
33.Wiggle Ur Butt by Cosenza
34.Shakeline by G-Buck
35.Drop It Down Low by Ruen & Mister Gray
36.Beats Knockin by Jack Ü & Skrillex & Diplo Feat. Fly Boi Keno
37.Fire Burning by Kevin Hunter
38.Move Around by Diplo Feat. Elephant Man & GTA
39.Come On To Me by Major Lazer Feat. Sean Paul
40.Limb By Limb (Twerk Remix) by Cutty Ranks
41.Badinga! by TWRK
42.Make that ass go scratch break – Dj Samrai
43.Baddest by P-Money , Gappy Ranks Feat. Ape Drums
44.Monkey Biznizz by Leftside (Twerk Remix)
45.Dancefloor Champion by Yellow Claw & Yung Felix
46.Bashment by Ape Drums
47.Express Yourself by Diplo Feat. Nicky Da B
48.Move Like by Bad Royale
49.Nobody Has To Know (Major Lazer & Kickraux Remix) by Kranium Feat. Ty Dolla $Ign
50.Bruk Off Yuh Back by Konshens
51.In My Room by Yellow Claw & DJ Mustard Feat. Tyga & Ty Dolla $Ign
52.I'm In Control by AlunaGeorge Feat. Popcaan
53.Stole The Show (Rosswell Mix) by Kygo Feat. Parson James
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The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt theme song is more than just catchy
I binge-watched Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt this weekend, and not even on purpose. I actually had things to do. I had to do them so badly that I put them on a list with little empty check boxes next to them.
But really, what's more important: filing my taxes or being able to quote Kimmy Schmidt? Before you answer, ask yourself which one you'd rather be reading about right now. (If you answered taxes, off with you!)
I put it on Saturday morning and was like, "Just one episode, Jenni." And then I was like, "OK, one more episode, Jenni.' And then I was like, "OMG, I'm already on the eighth episode and there are only 13 in total, might as well keep going." Maybe this is the 30 Rock fan who lives inside of me (and sneaks out after midnight to eat my cheese), but it really is that good. I'm already counting down the moments until the second season. I think we're at about 363 days. So that gives me approximately a full year to memorize all my favorite lines and repeat them in conversation like they're my original jokes.
More: 9 Reasons we love Tituss Burgess in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
The only thing catchier than Kimmy Schmidt's (Ellie Kemper) unwavering optimism is the show's auto-tuned theme song. As the show's fans already know, it's insanely catchy. I've found myself bursting out with "unbreakable!" all weekend. I'd guess that approximately 98 percent of the times I said it, it was completely out of context in the conversation I was having. The other two percent happened only because I was like, "Someone ask me what the name of that Bruce Willis movie is where he's the only survivor."
So imagine my excitement when I found the full version from the pilot was available to listen to all day.
After watching it over and over again this weekend, I realized that it might be more than just the catchiest theme song ever. In fact, it might be trying to say something. Similar to how the show itself delivers hard truths about human nature wrapped up in a smart joke, the theme song might just do the same thing.
Perhaps it wasn't auto-tuned just for fun and just for '00s nostalgia sake, but also to point out the fact that we often internet-ify hard news right after it breaks. Like one second it's really serious and then the next second it's a hilarious meme that we can't stop passing around. The theme song isn't the only time the show points this out.
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As soon as Kimmy and her sisters get rescued from the bunker, they're deemed "the mole women of Indiana." This not only strips them of their dignity, but it also packages their story perfectly for salacious headlines. "Kidnapping victims" doesn't quite have the same ring, does it? This point gets driven home in the pilot when Kimmy tries to tell Matt Lauer they actually don't like that name and he completely ignores her. For a show that could have easily made jokes at the expense of its victims, it goes above and beyond to champion them as survivors who too often don't get the respect they deserve. Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, you have my heart forever.
More: Watch Tina Fey, Amy Poehler's most hilarious SNL skits ever
And theme song, you have my ears forever. So please, everyone know in advance, this will be my only response to requests to stop playing it:
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Simulating Reduced Gravity Environments on Earth
Planetary operations demand testing of surface system elements such as rovers, excavators, habitats, deployables, and space suits in planet-relevant gravity. To effectively and affordably simulate reduced gravity effects, Astrobotic Technology and Carnegie Mellon University developed a scalable gravity offload device under a Small Business Technology Transfer award from NASA. Gravity offloading is accomplished by applying a force to counter some portion of Earth gravity to achieve an effective reduced gravity. While this technique sounds straightforward, it demands that the upward-pulling force is always aligned over the center of gravity of the test object. If the pulling force is not aligned, the object will be dragged sideways. For objects that don't move, or only move in circles, a simple seesaw provides a cheap and effective solution. A mobile test object like a planetary rover travels over a surface without any limits on straight lines. This system measures the slight sideways movement of the upward-pulling cable and moves to compensate. The end result is that the test object feels minimal sideways forces while freely roaming under simulated low gravity. The Gravity Offloader is a modified overhead crane with three enhancements: high-speed computer-controlled movement, a variable upward force device, and deflection sensors. The pit itself is 20'x20', filled with a sand mixture that emulates the lunar surface material. The variable upward force device is a modified cable hoist that can be programmed to pull upwards with a force from zero to its design capacity of 330 pounds. To measure the movement of the test object, two weather vane-like sensors are used to determine where to move the crane to compensate and keep the cable hoist directly overhead of the test object. During testing, the Gravity Offloader delivered results that exceeded requirements by a comfortable margin – offload force with average error of less than 5% of the offloaded weight and displacement of the cable with average error of less than 1 degree. The result is an affordable commercial device that is broadly capable of producing any reduced gravity environment and scalable for test objects of any size.


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Unfortunately, we have only bad news at the moment. Due to major problem of sculpting, our entire forthcoming Chechens release has been postponed. We are actually working with our sculptor, Menelay, to resolve all the problems as soon as possible. At the moment, we still hope to get the four Chechen packs (16 figures) out for Salute 2010 in London on April 24. We will have a stand there (#TA26) and a participation game with our wargaming club Les Chemins de Feu (#GA24). We sincerely apologize for this delay to all the customers who have supported us from the first day of our project, and we hope that all will be back on track soon.
Red Star Miniatures Chechens release postponed
Red Star Miniatures are delaying the release of their Modern Chechen figures. From their announcement:


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"River of Names" by Dorothy Allison is just about the most awful story I have ever read. You always hear the stories and jokes about the backwoods rednecks in the south, but I've always thought that those stories were more made up than real. Reading this just shows that its not all made up, and its definitely not very funny. That one family could be so large blows my mind. She claims at one point that there are over 100 children and cousins at one time. That is just ridiculous. No wonder their family had so many problems, they were just breeding like cockroaches under a rock. None of the kids ever really had an identity of their own from the rest of the family. They never had any attention to themselves, because there was probably just another one of them coming along every few months it seemed. Some of the parts almost made me angry to think about. Some of it made me think "how stupid could they be". Its like they just did whatever the first thought in their heads told them to do without even bothering to think of the consequences. And unfortunately for them and the rest of the family, the first thought in most of their heads was usually violent. What kind of inbred idiot would think to light a match and throw it at Butch after he had been huffing gasoline? "I'll teach you" they thought. That's all it took in their family to kill someone. One idiot with a careless thought. And what kind of a father would pick up their young child and use them as a weapon to fend off their other children? Little Bo was brain damaged for the rest of his life because his father was willing to do anything to get away from his other two sons. She talk's about the one time her cousin wanted to wrestle with her and Lucille. And they wouldn't fight back because they knew if they did that one of them would get killed. They would be the product of one more stupid relative that acted without thinking. Equally as sad was that the only alone time they ever seemed to get with an adult from their family was when they were being raped by them.
It was sad and disgusting and tragic and pathetic that it could get that bad. To live in that family would be to constantly live in fear. There are so many of them around, but there were hardly any people you could trust. She mentions toward the beginning of the story that she was born in an age gap in the family. That she was either younger or older than most of her cousins and therefore an outcast. I think this is the key reason she survived. She wasn't as involved as the rest of them. She watched most of it happen rather than being directly involved. Her dark hair is symbolic of the fact that she is different from everyone else. It makes me wonder though whether she would be a lesbian if she had grown up in a different setting. She is obviously afraid to have children for fear that she will ruin their lives like hers were ruined, or for fear that they will somehow turn out like several of her cousins. And I think she just doesn't like men because every time she told a bad story about her family, it always seemed to be a male in the family at the root of the problem. The girls of the family would go suicide, or get hurt, but it was always the males that killed somebody or raped somebody or hurt someone in some way. I think she was just afraid of men and couldn't trust them. That's why she turned lesbian.
Anyway, its unreal to me that so many bad things could happen to one person or one family. That so many rapists, murderers, drug addicts, criminals and genuinely insane or idiotic people could all come from the same family just blows my mind. And of course they came from Greenville.
Raymond Carver's "Cathedral" was a big change from "River of Names". It was about a visit from a blind man. The man had been a long time friend of the narrator's wife, ever since she had worked for him years ago. His wife had just died and he was coming to visit his old friend, the wife of the narrator. The narrator didn't seem to trust the blind man or approve of him most of the story. But before long they were drinking, smoking and watching TV together on the sofa. Then towards the end of the story, the blind man convinces the narrator to draw a cathedral for him while he rested his hand on the narrator's hand. It was so the blind man could know what a cathedral looked like. I thought it was funny how the narrator had this idea in his mind the whole time about blind people. I don't know where he got the idea, but it was funny how he was surprised whenever the blind man did something he didn't think blind people did. And that was quite often. But he didn't like the idea of the blind man that his wife was so close to coming to stay in his house. He didn't like the fact that the blind man knew a lot about him even though they had never met. And I got the feeling that he was jealous of the blind man for some reason, maybe even a little intimidated. I feel like he thought blind people weren't supposed to accomplish much, but here this guy was getting close to his wife and doing things he wasn't supposed to do. After all, you would think that the man who could see was supposed to be the one showing the blind man things, opening the blind man's eyes so to speak. But instead it was the blind man who was changing their lives. He created some kind of unique experience with the wife years earlier when he touched her face, and I got the feeling that the narrator was undergoing some sort of life changing, eye-opening experience when he was drawing the cathedral. Its ironic that the blind man was the one who could create those experiences for them. This was a much better story to read than the first one, though I don't really think I can identify with either of them. Though for better or for worse, both stories were definitely thought provoking and I'm glad I read them.
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Free stuff! Everybody loves free stuff don't they? Imagine the delight of this woman, imgur user RowdyMcMenace, when she discovered a feature on Amazon that will send carpet and fabric samples free of charge, delivered to her door. "I definitely got carried away ordering that many!" Rowdy told Bored Panda. "I got one small delivery at first, then yesterday the mountain arrived."
"These would make a neat cat scratcher and they're free so…" she said about her reasoning behind the carpet collecting. Makes sense right? In her own words, she stated her case quite eloquently. "I never requested these under the pretense of making a purchase, and if a company can not afford to give away free swatches then they shouldn't offer."
However, I think it's fair to say she made an enemy out of the delivery guy by the time her sample splurge was finally satisfied, there were so many individually wrapped packages that he required a little extra assistance. "My boyfriend was home and awake so he helped the delivery guy bring everything inside," she told us. "That's why there's an empty hamper in one picture- he was using it to carry a bunch at a time!"
Despite the unexpected arrival of the 'mountain,' Rowdy's boyfriend appears to have taken the whole episode in good spirits. "My boyfriend is so laid back that after the mountain of parcels was inside he woke me up to watch me freak out," she told Bored Panda. "I was in disbelief, then all I could do was laugh and apologize. I felt awful, but it was already done so might as well make the best of it! He helped me clean everything up then we played with the cats."
Having learned her lesson from the binge, which came in packaging that she did not expect, she has kindly decided to donate the excess samples to local animal shelters. "I can't bring myself to sell something I got for free," she explained. "I'd much rather donate and share."
Scroll down below to see her story, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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"The first bundle arrived and it was a good amount but I realized not all of the textures were gonna be good so I ordered more"
"I am on night shift so I was woken up to this. The delivery guy is not happy. I swear I didn't realize I ordered this many and I thought they were all going to be small!!"
"They are not small. The cats are super interested and I'm laughing hysterically out of nervousness that my future husband might realize I'm a psychopath and leave me"
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"My advice: be picky. There's plenty"
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Arabs, Bedouin, Israel, Jerusalem, Jews, Jordan, Petra, Photography, Portraits, Travel, Wadi Rum
So Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.
An Arab merchant inside Petra, Jordan. He has such intense eyes
A hippie Jew during the morning of Sabbath in Machane Yehuda market, Jerusalem, Israel
A Hassidic boy playing inside the Jewish Quarter in Old City Jerusalem, Israel
Our Bedouin guide and one of the tourists in our group inside a tent in Wadi Rum, Jordan
Arab merchants in front of Damascus Gate in the Old City Jerusalem, Israel
A Bedouin camel handler in Petra, Jordan
A Hassidic toddler crawling inside the Roman ruins in Jewish Quarter Old City, Jerusalem
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Mazzone Ace Hardware is a family owned and operated hardware store located in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Founded in 1950 by Salvatore Mazzone, Mazzone Ace Hardware has been serving Brooklyn for over 60 years! Our Court St. location not only has a full selection of hardware items, but we have a full garden center and Benjamin Moore Paint department as well.


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COUNTING SHEEP: A Guerilla Folk Opera
Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Music, Immersive theatre
In January 2014, Mark Marczyk touched down in Kiev and was quickly thrust into a nation on the eve of revolution - a volatile, whirlwind of tragedy, mixed with hope and solidarity, torn apart by brutal violence. The events of 2014, initially a broad-based grassroots movement, became a national event, capturing the world's interest and splashed across front pages around the globe.
Sung in traditional Ukrainian polyphony and bolstered by first-hand footage from behind the barricades, Counting Sheep is an electrifying exploration of the 2014 revolution. Sing, march, protest, dance, eat, help, recoil, fight, laugh, cry, Counting Sheep invites you to heed this rousing call to arms led by guerrilla-folk party-punks Lemon Bucket Orkestra.
Show Duration: 75 - 90 mins
Audience Suitability: General
Stage Size: To discuss. The performance adapts to the space it is in.
Venue Capacity: 30-250
Touring Party: 19
Booking Contact: Wolfgang Hoffmann email@example.com
Show website
Show credits
Created by Mark and Marichka Marczyk
Direction: Kevin Newbury
Associate Direction: Chloe Treat
Production Design: Matthew Cherkas
Video: Greg Emetaz
Lighting: Eric Southern
Sound: Tyler Kieffer
Production Management: Greg Akehurst, Rory Howson
Tour Producer: Selfconscious Productions and Hot Feat Canada
Performers: Volodymyr Bedzvin, Eli Camilo, Nathan Dell-Vandenberg, Tamar Ilana, Michael Louis Johnson, Oskar Lambarri, Mark Marczyk, Marichka Marczyk, Jaash Singh, Ian Tulloch, Stephania Woloshyn
Counting Sheep was presented at the 2015 SummerWorks Performance Festival. It was been developed with the support of the St. Vladimir Institute, Shevchenko Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council.
Inspired by Mark and his wife Marichka's personal experiences in the revolution, Counting Sheep plays with themes of national pride and human rights and navigates the tipping point between party and revolt.
The exuberant musical performances and vibrant visuals offer a clear view into the lived experiences of those who were involved in the Maidan, and, to an extent, any modern day political revolution. Anticipation, excitement, fear, loss, anger and the will to keep fighting - audience members are by the Revolutionaries' side, riding the wave of each emotion.
Upcoming performances
To be announced...
Previous performances
3LD Art & Technology Center, New York, USA
Freedom Festival, Hull, UK
Kilkenny Arts Festival, Kilkenny, Ireland
Ruhrfestspiele, Recklinghausen, Germany
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh, UK


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Hiring is one of the most expensive things that a business owner does. Oftentimes, companies avoid much needed experience because they think they can't incur the cost. However, savvy companies are getting creative in how they approach hiring by creating strong cultures, unique benefits, and non-traditional positions that allow them to get the right people in the right positions to accelerate their growth.
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Man on a Ledge (2012)
February 6, 2012 1 Comment
Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) is a wrongfully convicted man, having been charged with the supposed theft of a $40 million diamond from shady businessman David Englander (Ed Harris). Escaping custody during his father's funeral service, Nick goes on the run to New York where he plans to steal the diamond (for real this time), and in the process expose Englander's fraud and his own innocence. Taking to a 21st floor ledge on the façade of the city's Roosevelt Hotel, Nick draws attention to himself – and negotiating officer Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) – under the guise of a suicide jumper, while his brother (Jamie Bell) and his brother's girlfriend (Genesis Rodriguez) break into Englander's stronghold just across the street.
Calling this film "Man on a Ledge" is like calling Inception "Men go to Sleep", not only does it get the focus of the movie completely wrong, but it inadvertently spotlights the film's least interesting element. In pointing a camera at Sam Worthington, far out of reach of his trusty Avatar, the creatures of Wrath of the Titans or even a half-decent explosion, director Asger Leth has merely provided the strongest evidence yet that Worthington is one of the least commanding screen presences fronting blockbusters today.
Good thing, then, that just across the street there is a story almost worth witnessing. While Bell and Rodriguez might not be out to win any awards, their characters at least have some chemistry, pulling the audience into an audacious heist plot that sees the former do a little dance and the latter strip to her underwear. Elizabeth Banks, meanwhile, very nearly convinces as a suicide negotiator in desperate need of a successful operation. While she may bring little of note to the role – there is no trace of the personality she oozes in Slither and Spider-man – it is a passable performance that at least gives you someone to route for.
That is, however, until the film face-plants into its final act, ramping up the ridiculousness as we embark on the requisite twists and turns with none of the tension or imagination needed to sell the revelations or make the required impact. While we all know full well how the film is likely to end, there is no predicting the idiocy with which the endgame will be reached. There comes a point at which Worthington is required to do more than just stand still and occasionally touch his ear, and from this moment on the game is up.
A by-the-numbers thriller in the Phone Booth vein, Man on a Ledge is as static and uninvolving as it sounds. With an ever so slightly better movie taking place just over the street, it really is a shame that we have to spend so much time waiting for Banks' afflicted officer to get a fingerprint and wrap up her negotiations.


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Peter Bagge At Toronto Canada ComiCon 2017 #comicbooklegend
peter bagge's best-known work includes the comics Hate & Neat Stuff
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|Peter Bagge
Bagge at a comics convention in April 2016
|December 11, 1957
Peekskill, New York, United States
|Cartoonist, Writer, Artist
Notable works
Neat Stuff
|Harvey Award, 1991
|Official website
Peter Bagge (pronounced /bæɡ/, as in bag;[1] born December 11, 1957)[2] is an American cartoonist whose best-known work includes the comics Hate and Neat Stuff. His stories often use black humor and exaggerated cartooning to dramatize the reduced expectations of middle-class American youth. He won two Harvey Awards in 1991, one for best cartoonist and one for his work on Hate. Bagge has expressed his libertarian views in features for Reason.


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March 25, 2015 from 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Registration for all new kindergarten students for the upcoming 2015-16 school year will be held on March 25, 2015, at all Cobb County elementary schools from 8:30 AM -11:30 AM. Current Georgia law requires that kindergarten students be five years old on or before Sept. 1. First grade students must be six years old on or before Sept. 1 to be registered. For more info about registration requirements, please visit the Enrollment webpage, at http://www.cobbk12.org/aboutccsd/enrollment/.


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Suspect in weekend shooting arrested
Suspect in weekend shooting arrested
OMAHA, Neb. —
Omaha police said a man is behind bars after a weekend shooting.
Investigators believe De'Quan Jennings, 20, shot and injured two men near 33rd and Howard streets just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
Paramedics took one of the victims, Colin Blann, 20, to a local hospital with critical injuries. Another victim, Micah Peterson, 20, showed up at Lakeside Hospital with a gunshot wound.
Both shooting victims are expected to survive.
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A Ponchatoula man wanted by authorities for climbing on rooftops and burglarizing homes in Hammond was arrested Thursday night after a nearly four-hour pursuit that ended with him scuffling naked with a St. Tammany Parish sheriff's deputy and a police dog in the Bogue Falaya River.
John Edward Green, 33, who had been dubbed the "Spider-Man burglar" on social media sites, was first located by deputies about 5:30 p.m. in the Abita Nursery subdivision, according to a Sheriff's Office news release.
Green fled from deputies, who pursued him with the help of a K-9 dog named Thor.
At one point, Green broke into a church to hide.
He was eventually located hiding in a bus near Claiborne Hill by Thor.
Green then dove into the Bogue Falaya River, dragging Thor with him and attempting to drown the dog by pushing it under the surface. When a deputy jumped into the water, Green pulled him under as well, the Sheriff's Office says.
Eventually the deputy was able to surface and get handcuffs on the still-naked Green.
Green was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for injuries. He was then taken to the St. Tammany Parish Jail, where he was booked as a fugitive from Hammond police and on attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, attempted killing of a police animal, burglary of a religious building and failure to appear for a charge of possession of a Schedule 1 controlled dangerous substance.


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This is a great starter home with room to grow in to the unfinished basement. The defined entry features a peek-a-boo window into the dining room and a large coat closet. The L-shaped kitchen overlooks the living and dining rooms and a pantry closet. Kids can eat on barstools at the island. A study zone at the top of the stairs can be used as a flex space for a TV room, a play room, or for actual studying. This spaces splits the master suite from the back two bedrooms. A unique feature of the master are the his/her closets. The large laundry has built-in shelving for extra linens and detergents. Upgrades include: faucets, lighting, sinks, LVP flooring, subway tile backsplash, painted white cabinets, and more! Air conditioning, tankless hot water, and landscaping are all included in this great family plan.
This home is ready for its first owner.


text: 9 years ago we purchased 60 acres. The land was primarily non worked farm land. Shortly afterwards I began planting food plots after my brother in law introduced me to Imperial Whitetail Clover. He showed me 2 plots on his farm. One was planted in Imperial Whitetail Clover and was 3 years old and one that was standard clover from a coop.The Imperial Whitetail Clover plot was very impressive and that is when I began using it. The first year I started with a small Imperial Whitetail Clover plot on my new farm. Since that first year I have added a plot of Chicory Plus, a plot of Winter-Greens, two bigger plots of Imperial Whitetail Clover and a plot of PowerPlant. Besides the food plots I have planted over 5,000 trees for cover and browse. Pines, spruce, dogwoods, elderberry, apple, and various nuts. I have been seeing more deer, mainly does and the bucks show up at night on camera. Given the drought I was very impressed at how well the products grew this past year even with the lack of water. During the bow season the products were drawing does on a regular basis which gave me confidence I would have a shot at a nice buck. I saw several bucks during bow season. I never had a shooter in range but did get to see some from a distance. The food plots have definitely done a great job of drawing and holding deer. The late season product Winter-Greens is great for November. I have no doubt that the product has held deer close and allowed me to see more deer during the hunting season. It is December and the deer are still coming. I took the buck in the photo this past November. He has 22 points and scores around 190.


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Quinoa and Your Health
Empty ad slot (#1)!Most people in the U.S. don't know anything about the health benefits of quinoa. One would think a plant that packs such a wealth of nutrition, one that was prized above gold by the Incas, and one that has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains for more than 5,000 years would have some recognition of the quinoa health benefits.
Benefits of Quinoa Realized
The fact is that quinoa has been a main staple for modern day native Andeans as it was for the Incas. Such import was put on the plant that when the Spanish conquistadors tried to control and extinguish the Inca civilization they burnt all the quinoa fields and made it a capital crime to grow it punishable by death. About 25 years ago a couple of Americans visiting Peru understood the nutritional value of quinoa and brought some back to Colorado and started US production. The exciting surprise was the cross pollination that occurred with lamb's-quarter, (a North American ancestor), produced a superior strain that was heartier and less quirky to grow.
Quinoa and Taste
Flash to present day worldwide where the Western way of eating has caught on almost everywhere along with the illness trends that come along with it. More and more the concept that what we eat is lowering our life expectancy and increasing the scope of illness is really starting to sink in. Today more people are flying the whole grains, lower fats, and natural food flags. Stress on eating healthy is starting to take over mainstream media and people are looking for the foods that will not only taste good but keep them alive and healthy. There is further to go but the stage is set for world cultures to learn about the quinoa health benefits; and what a boon this one is turning out to be.
Quinoa and Nutrition
There are fewer carbohydrates and calories in quinoa than in other whole grains. And, quionoa contains every essential amino-acid that the body needs. Amino-acids are the material that our bodies cells are made of, what they need to rebuild and strengthen, and by the way, what almost all processed foods are lacking. The levels of omega 3 fatty acids are high in quinoa, along with calcium, phosphorus, folate, potassium, and lysine.
One other of the benefits of quinoa is it doesn't contain as much protein as some other whole grains but that protein is 90% digestible. The way most grain based foods are processed cuts down the protein digestion to ranges of 20% to 50%. The nutritional components and other whole grains are vital to our wellbeing in numerous ways that include dealing with migraine headaches, cardiovascular health, inflammation, toxic load, energy levels, and various cancers.
Total Health Benefits of Quinoa
Thought to be a blood oxygenator as well, quinoa may be the most nutritionally dense plant on the planet . I have been using the term whole grains here, but the fact is that quinoa is not, strictly speaking, a grain at all but a seed. Quinoa is actually a broad leaf plant that carries a dense cluster of seeds at the flower head. The other plant parts are quite usable for food as well from the leaves, immature seeds to the pods. Quinoa is a relative of chard, spinach, and kale and so carries the same high nutrient benefits of these dark leafy green plants.
Cooking Quinoa
Preparing quinoa requires one thing consistently regardless of the dish or method of cooking. Due to the plant's self-protection method of a bitter saphonin coating that puts off bugs and birds the seeds have to be rinsed off before cooking, (unless you like bitter food). Rinsing the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer or a clean dish towel until the light foam clears takes just a few minutes. It is recommended that you even to this to pre-packaged seeds as well. The alternative may be a bitter surprise. The quinoa seed may be steamed or fried just like rice, (and is much less likely to overcook as rice can). If you have a good grain grinder/processor you can make a very healthy flour for baking or coating.
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The Colorado strain of black quinoa has a richer flavor of whole grain that we are used to whereas the South American cousin tastes flat in comparison. Either type however blends well with other culinary ingredients to make savory dishes as well as fruit enhanced sweeter offerings. The nutrition is the big thing here anyway.
In our fight to stay alive and healthy quinoa will gain in notoriety and importance. The list of innovative uses for this "mother seed," as the Incas called it, is growing and will be a major player in the nutritional arsenal.


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Le Haut Marais, Paris
Europe, France & Monaco
Among our most family-friendly Paris vacation rentals, Le Haut Marais is a light, modern apartment with a fantastic location at the heart of one of the liveliest and most attractive parts of the city. It makes an ideal base for exploring the French capital, with every comfort and amenity to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The height of Parisian style and sophistication, this 3-bedroom apartment features cool modern furniture, striking modern art and superb lighting throughout. The spacious living area benefits from floor to ceiling windows, from which there are views of the Parisian rooftops.
After a day exploring Paris, sit back and relax in the comfortable living area, and enjoy the large high-definition TV, sound system and Wi-Fi access. The sleek open-plan kitchen area is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and shares the living room's large windows and views.
Three bedrooms provide space for six guests. The master bedroom comes with its own flat-screen TV and elegant pastel color scheme, reflecting the attention to detail evident throughout the property. Including the master, there are two ensuite bathrooms, each equipped with luxurious towels and bath products. The single bed in the third room can be converted into a double upon request.
Located on the shopping street of rue Bretagne, the charming district of Le Marais is all around: there's a variety of boutiques and art galleries right on your doorstep – not to mention some of the city's best bars and restaurants. People-watch from a classic Parisian café or stroll down cobbled streets – the Filles du Calvaire metro station is a five-minute walk away.
Villa Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 (2 En-suite)
Bedroom 1
Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower and bathtub, Air conditioning, TV, DVD player
Bedroom 2
Double bed, En-suite bathroom with shower and bathtub, Air conditioning
Bedroom 3
Double bed, Air conditioning
Facilities & Amenities:
- Child friendly
- Air conditioned bedrooms
- Large sitting room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Elevator
- DVD player
- Surround sound system
- Wi-Fi access
- iPhone
- Washer/dryer
Services Included:
- 24H Local Support Line (Phone, SMS, E-Mail)
- Mid-Week Cleaning
- Assigned IPhone with local number:
- Free local and unlimited calls to mobiles in USA, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii
- Unlimited Data
Services Available:
- Additional housekeeping
- Airport transfer
- Private chef
- Breakfast and restaurant deliveries
- Villa pre-stocking
- Special events fee
- Activities and excursion
Villa Policies:
- Maximum 6 guests
- Children welcome
- Non-smoking villa
- Pets not permitted
- Social events accepted – maximum 10 guests
|Dec 20, 2014 - Jan 10, 2016
Located within the Temple neighbourhood (3rd District): North Bank from Seine River
- 19 miles to Orly International Airport (ORY)
- 17 miles to Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Points of Interest:
- 1.1 mile to Chatelet - Les Halles
- 1.3 mile to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- 1.5 mile to Musee Du Louvre
- 2.5 miles to Saint-Germain-des-Pres
- 2.6 miles to Place de la Concorde
- 3 miles to Moulin Rouge
- 3.5 miles to Champs-Elysees & Cabaret Lido
- 3.7 miles to Montmartre & Basilique du Sacre-Coeur
- 4.4 miles to La Tour Eiffel & Trocaderos
- 19 miles to Versailles
- 25 miles to Walt Disney Studios
- 1 minute walk to restaurant and grocery store
- 15 minute drive to Hopital Americain
- 20 minute drive to tennis court in Auteuil
- 30 minute drive to golf courses
Rental Rates
Prices from:
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Hurricane Research
Ocean Engineering and Sciences
Tropical Cyclone and Hurricance Research
Florida Tech tropical cyclone (TC) work involves two distinct areas of applied hurricane research including: 1) high wind/wave forecasting and 2) evaluation of the National Hurricane Center's wind speed probability forecasts. The hurricane research is geared towards mapping uncertainty in tropical cyclone intensity, wind distribution and track to wave forecasts. Wave model simulations were conducted in a hindcast mode (i.e., after the fact). A computationally efficient method by which to produce tropical cyclone (TC) wind analyses was developed and then tested using 12 Gulf of Mexico hurricanes. Statistics were calculated using a storm-motion relative reference frame and stratified with respect to radial distance from storm center, storm intensity, radius of maximum wind, and storm translation speed. The ultimate goal of this hurricane research is to mitigate significant wave height bias such that the wind forcing can eventually be used to generate ensemble wave simulations.
Collaboration with
the 45th Weather Squadron
Over the last few years, the Florida Institute of Technology has worked in tandem with the 45th Weather Squadron (45th WS) in an area of hurricane research that is key to launch operations here in central Florida (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Patrick Air Force Base and the Kennedy Space Center). In particular, this hurricane research work directly involves the Tropical Cyclone Wind Speed Probability Forecast Product (WPFP) issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The hurricane research work first began in 2007 in conjunction with a Scitor Corporation internship for former Florida Tech graduate student Jaclyn Shafer. This work was extended and Ms. Shafer earned her Masters Degree in 2008 based on this hurricane research ("A Verification of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Wind Speed Probability Forecast Product"). Her results were presented at the National Weather Association Conference (2007) in Reno, NV and the Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference (2008) in Charleston, SC. Ms. Shafer also briefed members of the 45th Weather Squadron and the National Hurricane Center in November 2007.
A similar hurricane research project, funded by the 45th WS, supported graduate student Denis Botambekov (2011). His work produced a second Masters thesis (Statistical Evaluation of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Wind Speed Probability Forecast Product). In his hurricane research, the WPFP data were stratified by storm intensification trends, closest approach, and sub-regions. Our hurricane research work has resulted in a published manuscript in Weather and Forecasting (Splitt et al. 2009) and we are currently in the process of preparing a second manuscript. Our most recent work involves an extension of previous work (i.e., it adds the 2011 TC season as well as a reevaluation using the latest version of the WPFP), an analysis of storm intensity, and a detailed examination of the low probability/long range forecasts. A third graduate student, Sarah Collins, is engaged in this work.


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SEATTLE METRO, WA | Direct-Hire (Perm)
We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and a proven track record of consistent attendance. We are looking for someone that can work well on a team and work well independently with minimal instructions.
1. Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment
2. Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic facility systems
3. Generate preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
4. Support and sustain systems involving hazardous chemicals; gases and liquids
5. Support Engineers and Technicians
6. Respond and take immediate action in the event of system failures
1. 2 years of experience managing the facilities of a commercial or industrial organization
2. Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair
3. Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical plan drawings
4. Proficient with hand tools, common power tools, and fine measurement tools
5. High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Back to Church Sunday 2018
Get your church ready for September 16, 2018
5 Life-Altering Parables
A new preaching series from Luke 14-16
Discovering Truth When it Hurts
4 week sermon series from the Psalms
Teach Your People to Get Connected
Understanding the next steps to following Jesus
I Love My Church
5 week campaign on the beauty of Christ's bride
Hear Jesus Whisper, "Follow Me"
6 week series about Jesus changing ordinary people
A message to all the dads on Father's Day - letting them know that the most important gift isn't the one they receive today, it's the one they give.
Dad, Holidays, Daddy, Father's Day, Parenting, Fatherhood, Fathers Day, Celebrate Dads
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Reflective, Uplifting
Service Styles:
Contemporary, Progressive, Traditional
Based on "A Prayer to the Holy Spirit" by Christina Rossetti, use
this mini-movie for Pentecost or any service on the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit, Prayer, Spirit Of God, God The Spirit
Now that Easter has passed, our part in the work of Easter
begins. Jesus gave us the perfect example of how we are to live
our lives. Inspire your congregation to go into the world, share
the good news, and reflect Jesus to those in need. Great for the
Sunday after Easter.
Easter, Outreach, Gospel, Cross, Generosity, Ascension, Christian Love, Empty Tomb
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Featuring upbeat music and exciting visuals, this Easter
worship intro is the perfect start to your Sunday service. Slow
motion bursts of brilliant colors compliment bold text describing
what the Resurrection really means for us.
Easter, Resurrection, Salvation, Hope, Victory, Jesus Christ, Empty Tomb, He Is Risen
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During Lent, we journey into the wilderness with Jesus. We
come face to face with the desert of our sin and we repent,
pray, fast, and give. We do these things so we may find Christ's
path and follow him out of the wilderness and into the glory of
His resurrection. Perfect for Ash Wednesday services or any
Lent themed service.
Lent, Spiritual Journey, Spiritual Preparation
Con música movida y visuales llamativos, este video de Pascua
es perfecto para comenzar el Servicio de Resurrección.
Comienza lentamente e irrumpe en colores brillantes con texto
en negrillas describiendo lo que la Resurrección implica para
Coordina tu servicio completo usando el Color Burst Service
Pack: Con sobre 70 piezas de contenido para complementar la
película perfectamente.
Easter, Resurrection, Salvation, Jesus Christ, Spanish, Empty Tomb, Third Day, He Is Risen
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Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting
In His life, His death, and His resurrection, Jesus' mission was
accomplished. He lived the perfect example, He died to wash
clean our sins, He rose to show that sin and death had been
replaced by forgiveness and life. With bright, clean, colorful
visuals and inspiring music, this movie works well as an Easter
worship intro and coordinates with An Invitation (Easter).
Easter, Resurrection, Salvation, Hope, Cross, Eternal Life, Holy Week, Empty Tomb
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Jesus said that one commandment was greater than all the
others: To love. Love God, love your neighbor, even love your
enemies. It was a commandment with no exceptions. A perfect
mini-movie for any sermon on the topic of love.
Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 22:36-40, John 13:34-35, Mark 12:29-30
Love, Marriage, God's Love, Love Others, Valentine's Day, Greatest Commandment, Sacrificial Love, Love Of God
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Though my enemies are many You will protect me. You are my
deliverer. Based on Psalm 3, this mini-movie is set to colorful,
modern visuals and energetic music, making this a perfect intro
for a time of worship.
Psalms 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-11
Psalms, Shield, Shield Of Faith, Deliverer, God's Protection, Psalm 3, David And Absalom
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It's a new year, and that's good news! Let's proclaim our thanks
to God for all the new things we have been given. Perfect for
any New Year's themed church service, event, or celebration.
New Year's Day, New Year, Promises Of God, Faith Hope Love, New Year's Reflection, King Jesus, New Years
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Building to Christ's birth, from waiting to welcoming, this movie
focuses on the themes of Advent: hope, love, joy, and peace.
Great for any Christmas or Christmas Eve service.
Emmanuel, Christmas, Advent, Holidays, God With Us, Christmas Advent
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A simple, short, sermon bumper for week four of Advent
focusing on the theme of Peace.
Christmas, Advent, Holidays, Peace, Christmas Advent
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A simple, short, sermon bumper for week three of Advent
focusing on the theme of Joy.
Christmas, Advent, Holidays, Joy, Christmas Advent
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Hillsboro Beach Animal Hospital in Hillsboro, FL seeks a Hospital Manager to join our practice.
Hillsboro Beach Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.
We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas.
At Hillsboro Beach Animal Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy. Quality and cost are two main aspects to consider when choosing treatment for any member of your family. We work hard to balance those needs while providing the best possible care for your pet.
Visit us at: http://www.hillsborobeachanimal.com/
About Hillsboro, FL:
Hillsboro Beach AH is located in a wonderful community very close to beaches. It is convenient to Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Pompano Florida.
The 3.2 mile strip along Florida State Road A1A is officially known as Hillsboro Mile. The population doubles in the wintertime. It is located in Northeastern Broward County, along the Atlantic Ocean. South of Deerfield Beach and North of Pompano Beach, East of the Atlantic Ocean. Hillsboro beach has a tropical climate, average 80 degrees year round. Hillsboro Beach is part of the Miami – Ft. Lauderdale – Hollywood area.
Job Summary
The Hospital Manager is a leader and an integral member of the veterinary hospital management team. The Hospital Manager partners with the Managing Veterinarian to provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a hospital culture based on high quality patient care and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing, planning, and coordinating the overall operations of the hospital, and cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Planning
People Management
Client Service
Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.


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"Parmy trained one of my clients who went on to have a very impressive season in 2008-2009. He was stronger, faster and had more endurance."
Steve Kasper
"This summer I felt I needed to elevate my training regimen in order to prepare for the upcoming season and wanted to train more specifically for the game. I moved to Boston in order to train with Parmy based on a recommendation from another NHL player. I am now leaving in the best condition of my career. Parmy prepared me for the game of hockey and I have felt a dramatic impact from his techniques on the ice where it really matters. He truly is in a league of his own."
Nick Palmieri
"After training with Parmy I noticed a tremendous improvement in my quickness and power. His methods are truly world class."
Chris Bourque
"I have trained with the best hockey trainers in both the NHL and Europe and Scott is the best I have seen. His hockey specific methods are innovative and directly relate to the game on the ice. He is truly a pioneer in his field."
Peter Ferraro
"Since I started working out with Parmy I can feel a dramatic difference on the ice, my stride is much more powerful and effective."
Ben Guite
"I have had the good fortune to observe hockey specific strength and conditioning programs at every level up to and including the NHL. Scott Parmentier's program and facilities are arguably the best I have seen. Combine this with Scott's 'cutting edge' approach and his genuine unwavering passion for developing hockey athletes, and you are presented with the finest hockey specific training experience I know of. Scott is doing things at his facility that few others have even pondered. If you are truly serious about being the best hockey player possible, this is the guy you want to train with!"
Red Gendron
Red earned 3 Stanley Cup Rings as a former assistant coach of the NHL's New Jersey Devils, and a Collegiate National Championship as an assistant Coach with the University of Maine. He is the current assistant coach at UMass Amherst.


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Children learn best when learning is
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PWC Basic Education
Continuing the JASMS Tradition
The PWC Basic Education believes in the education philosophy of Doreen Barber-Gamboa, the founder of JASMS education. Her educational philosophy empowers children to explore their environment and to learn from one another. It is learning by doing to cultivate simultaneously a spirit of independence and a capacity for cooperation.
The pedagogy aims to equip your children by developing the child's attitude, behavior and relationships as they grow into personhood. The school also enriches the kinds of motivation and depth of wisdom they acquire as they grow into maturity. It is this balanced and strong values formation that will mold children into becoming well-rounded persons prepared for life's challenges.
7 Pillars of JASMS Education
1. Learning by doing
2. Living through active participation
3. Discovering self initiative
4. Self confidence for responsible adulthood
5. Leadership through early career formation
6. Citizenship through self reliance
7. Creativity for self determination
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Most parents know that the early years of a child's life are the building blocks for the future.
Nearly every parent feels some anxiety & are concerned about their health, well-being and development and want the best possible care.
There is so much information available on the web and it can be often confusing with different points of view.
It is important to look at all the information, listen to other ideas and choose to do what feels right for you and your baby.
You know what's the best care of a new born baby, take responsibility of making sure your baby has the best possible start.
Dr Tewary has special ability to work with and understand children, and more importantly their parents & families.
He believes his calm attitude, listening skills and ability to learn from children has helped him develop in his profession. To be an advocate for infants and children who cannot fight their own corner is a privilege to him.
Now that you are here, why not explore this website and see how his consultation services (private healthcare) can be of assistance to you and your family's well-being in a child friendly and relaxed environment.


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It's been an unusual week of winning! As a Leicestershire Lad I was delighted with the Foxes premiership fairy-tale. Us Iron fans travelled to Sheffield in hope of our own fairy-tale end to the season by snatching the last playoff place in League 1. Despite an excellent performance winning 2.0 away from home it wasn't to be. Scunthorpe will have to settle for another season in the same division after Barnsley pipped us on goal difference.
Politically it's been a winning week too with Labour's Keith Hunter being elected Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner. And the Conservative Government has been indulging in a bonanza of welcome u-turns. Thankfully they've agreed to get back into talks with the BMA to look at ways forward that won't risk patient care. And their stubborn insistence that all schools must become academies has melted as they've accepted our argument that this isn't necessary to bring about school improvement.
As I pointed out this week, in the debate about school funding in London, there are far better things to spend the £1.3 billion on that they were going to spend on making all schools academies. I also spoke in the debate about NHS bursaries arguing that, at a time when hospitals like ours are struggling to recruit nurses, now is not the time to reduce the incentives to come into this and allied health professions. Let's hope they're listening on this one too!
Back in Scunthorpe we had another positive meeting of the Tata Task Force and I had a useful meeting with Golden Wonder who are continuing to invest in their Scunthorpe business.
Sue Maclean and the Ashby Funeral Care team had a poignant commemoration of the dreadful disaster at Hillsborough 27 years after the event. Many local Liverpool fans attended along with other people showing their solidarity and support to the family and friends of those affected.


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Educators who are CS certified or on their way to becoming certified are considered technology "early adopters." These professionals cleave to the cutting edge and lead trends. Being out front can be gratifying but it also can be a bit lonely without colleagues to collaborate with when problems arise. All that is about to change thanks to two new initiatives launching in June brought to you by the WeTeach_CS team partnering with TRC, TEA and the UT Center for STEM Education. In an effort to increase the amount of CS certified teachers, these initiatives will help CS certification to become more accessible and prevalent.
First, is the launch of the inaugural WeTeach_CS Summit offered June 7-9 at UT Austin's Pickle campus. CS teachers statewide will come together for sharing ideas, networking, learning from expert speakers, seeing a student expo and finding more resources to use in their K-12 classrooms. Sponsored by TRC, TEA and the UT Center for STEM Education, the Summit provides18 hours of Professional Education hours (CPE credits) for those who attend the entire event. As a bonus, lodging and transportation costs will be reimbursed for those who live more than 60 miles from the Summit.
Secondly, as previously announced, registration for the free online version of the WeTeach_CS certification Prep Course kicked off last week with the first course beginning June 14. As a matter of fact, registration has been popular with more than 500 educators signed up for the Prep Course so far! There is a $1,000 stipend incentive for those teachers who are eligible, pass the Prep Course, pass the CS exam (141 TExES Texas Education Agency's 8-12 Computer Science Certification Test) and apply for the stipend on a first come, first served basis while funds last. The tremendous success of the kick off means that the number of CS certified teachers in Texas potentially could double within the year. More certified CS educators equals more courses offered in Texas classrooms resulting in amplified growth of CS knowledge for Texas students. This accomplishment solidifies Texas' leadership as a model for the rest of the nation.
These programs will be even more successful if you help us spread the word about all the resources WeTeach_CS offers to CS educators. Please refer a colleague to WeTeach_CS.


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The Rose Pentacle is the product of a few crafty gals with a desire to share, laugh and hopefully make the world a little better place. We are thankful for our team here.
The Crystal Crone - The Crystal Crone has over 20 years of experience under her hat. She is our resident rock, gem and mineral guru, who also possess many other talents. She is an Astro-Numerologist, combing the factors of your birth sign with your personal numerology in order to help you learn more about your personal path as well as assisting with those little life issues that sometimes crop up. She is an ordained minister, an energy worker, dowser, Rune master and dream interpreter. In her free time she loves music, movies, writing,and lots of laughter! She is a fierce advocate for differerently-abled persons, the elderly, children , animals and LGBT rights.
Agatha Waddlebottoms -Aggie is everyone's grandmother or auntie. Life has taught her far more than any book or class and she brings her years of life lessons to the table in her "Ask Aggie" column. She is also an accomplished scryer. She considered herself a homebody, mainly because, and we quote, "her body likes it best at home!" Always with a good dose of humor and common sense, she tries to help you sort out "the junk drawer in you mind"! Aggie loves country life, cooking, caring for animals and nice quiet evenings looking at the stars with the occasional spirited beverage.
Hester - Hester is our resident Hedgewitch. She has had a love of plants since she was a child, carrying on many traditions and recipes handed down to her from her own grandmother. We have never seen someone so talented in the care and growing of plants. Hester can pinch off a leaf and turn it into another sprig blooming with life! She spends so much time working with her herbs and plants that she really does have a green thumb - as well as a few green fingers! With a love of culinary arts combined with her love of Magickal arts, she is known around here for fixing quite the feast! She enjoys reading, and more reading, good folk music, 70's music and considers herself a hippie born too late for Woodstock, but just in time for the New Age
We want to thank Sierra Aislin for all of her technical know-how.
7-RaeStorm and Photobucket Free Share for images.
Phynix for her news-worthy research abilities and contributions on Politi-WItch.
And thanks to The Crystal Crone for bringing us all together and sorting out the madness.


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In calling the snap general election Theresa May rolled the dice and hoped (perhaps even expected) to emerge as a stronger leader with a more stable government on the morning of 9 June.
Instead, in the early hours of the morning it was becoming clear that the gamble had spectacularly backfired. The Conservatives is still the larget party, but they failed to achieve the 326 seats in the House of Commons needed to form a new government. Theresa May's only hope to continue as PM, albeit one with significanlty reduced authority, is to do a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) who won 10 seats.
Even if a deal is done it will be much more difficult for Prime Minister May to get Bills through the Commons and would be increasingly attacked on two fronts. Her colleagues would no doubt start jockeying for a position to become the next new leader of the party and the opposition parties could thwart the PM's ambitions that would be set out in a new Queen's Speech.
Mrs May will be wondering how things could have gone so wrong. Unlike Gordon Brown, who hesitated at the time when he could have called a general election (and would more than likely have won), Theresa May took the plunge. The polls were with her and Labour was in apparent turmoil, but her campaign was mediocre. The Tory manifesto, unlike Labour's, failed to spell-out any of their policies in detail and when they did, in the case of the so-called Dementia Tax, they were forced to make a policy U-turn.
The essence of the problem was that Team May had one mantra: "Stong and stable government" but as with promoting any brand, the hype has to be more than equalled by the product's or service's actual performance.
This morning the Tory brand is tarnished and Theresa May looks anything but strong or stable.


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Newly-single Scarlett Johansson has revealed she's currently crushing on two top chefs.
The Avengers star recently filed for divorce to end her marriage to French journalist Romain Dauriac, and during a chat with shock jock Howard Stern on Monday (27Mar17), Scarlett confessed she has the hots for Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain.
The 32-year-old told the satellite radio host, "I'm, like, somebody who likes Gordon Ramsay," before revealing she also has a soft spot for chef-turned-travel writer and TV host Anthony Bourdain, and adding, "There's a running theme..."
Johansson, who recently opened a gourmet popcorn business in Paris with her soon-to-be ex-husband, might have a shot with Bourdain - he split from his wife, mixed martial arts fighter Ottavia Busia, last year (16).
Both he and Scarlett have been married twice - he split from his first wife, Nancy Putkoski, in 2004, while the actress was married to Ryan Reynolds. The couple divorced in 2011.
Bourdain currently has the hots for another Hollywood beauty, Asia Argento.
Sources recently told the New York Post's Page Six column, the pair began dating after hitting it off while filming an episode of his hit CNN show Parts Unknown in Rome, Italy last year (16). The episode aired in December (16).
The stars have yet to comment on the reports, but photos of them walking hand-in-hand and kissing at a local market have since surfaced in the Italian press.


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You know what I am talking about... the preparation of food for meals, the dishes, washing, cleaning, changing nappies, endless hours spent playing little games with little tots, mowing the lawns etc (I don't actually mow the lawns, but I'm trying to include my male readers here!). It's not just the fact that these jobs need doing... but the fact that they will need doing again, and again, and again, day after day, year after year. That's drudgery.
I recently read this amazing article titled, "Finding God in the Drudgery" by Jodi Martens. It was really really good.
She confesses in the article that when she left her executive job to raise her kids full time she was about to have a full-scale identity crisis.
"Overnight I felt like I had gone from being a successful career woman to a scullery maid. My days consisted of preparing food (and immediately watching it be consumed), desperately trying to keep up with the dishes and doing at least one load of spit-up-infused laundry a day. I vigorously worked from early-morning feedings to late-night story time, only to know I would have to do it all over again the next day... and the next day... and the next day. This was my life for the foreseeable future. The thought terrified me."
** Don't forget to enter my giveaway for Mandy here if you haven't already! If she's not quite your style, I am sure you have a mother or grandmother who might like her! **


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X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating-Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. The demo consists the first 2 chapters (up to Day 8) While the full game spans for 30 days, of which you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices to determine her fate.
Thank you for playing! I hope you like it! ^^


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"One of country music's most successful acts." — Billboard.com
Lonestar is a country rock band with ten No.1 country hits, an album that hit No.1 on Billboard, an AMC Single of the Year award and Song of the Year award, and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year award. Best known for their smash hit "Amazed," they have several other multi-platinum hits including "Tequila Talkin," "Come Crying to Me," and "Mr. Mom." Country fans are going love this special 20th Anniversary performance!


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UMD: A Globally Connected University
ENGR Exchange: Petroleum Institute (United Arab Emirates)
All students accepted to an Exchange program are automatically considered for an award of $1,000! See Cost tab for more information.
Host Institution
The Petroleum Institute University and Research Center (PI) was established in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates in 2001 with a goal of becoming a world-class institution in both engineering education and energy industry research. PI currently has more than 2000 undergraduate and graduate students, over 200 faculty, and has quickly become a leading teaching and research institution in the Middle East region. The PI's sponsors and affiliates include the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and four major international oil companies that include BP, Japan Oil Development Company, Shell and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities, and will soon host a major research center, the PI Research Center (PIRC) scheduled to open in 2016.
The Petroleum Institute offers some of the highest quality engineering programs in the region, and its accreditation by ABET is a clear evidence of that. In addition to strong academics, PI students are exposed to various trips and events throughout the year which enhance their academic experience. Such events include: visits to plants, participation in regional workshops and design exhibitions.
Host City
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Its focus on oil exports and commerce is reflected by the skyline's modern towers and shopping megacenters such as Abu Dhabi and Marina malls. Abu Dhabi is world famous for luxury and bling but also provides the perfect location for students to explore Gulf culture through museums and tours. Explore the world's most expensive mosque, take a ride on the world's fastest roller coaster, and haggle in the local markets. Abu Dhabi will provide an unforgettable study abroad backdrop.
Exchange programs are highly competitive and space in each program is limited. You must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to apply to this program:
- Completion of 2 semesters at UMD
- You must be an ENGR major
Exchange programs are a good fit for students looking for immersion, personal growth, and the opportunity to strengthen qualities such as independence and adaptability.
Student Visa Information
A student visa is required for participation on this exchange. For more information, please visit our study abroad visa guide to view instructions for the country you will be visiting. Please note that visa information is subject to change and you are responsible for checking the embassy website for updates.
- Click "Apply Now" at the top of this page. You will log in with your UMD directory ID and password.
- Submit all application materials by the deadline listed below. This includes meeting with your EA advisor (listed at the top of this page), requesting a faculty letter of recommendation, and submitting an official transcript.
- FOR ENGR GE3 ONLY: If you are applying for a Global E3 exchange, you will need to submit an additional GE3 application by the deadline listed on their website.
- After the application deadline, we will review all completed applications and nominate students for available spots in each exchange program.
- If you are nominated to participate in this exchange, you will work with your EA advisor (listed above) to apply directly to the host university, who will formally admit you to the exchange program.
- Nominated students will then work with their EA advisor (listed above) and our partner universities to coordinate all aspects of the stay at the host university such as course registration, visas and arrival.
Students have the option to take a variety of courses at PI in the areas of Chemistry, Physics, Math, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Petroleum Geosciences. Explore the PI website for specific course options.
The language of instruction at PI is English.
PI does offer internship placement at one of their sponsor companies. More information will be provided in person once you arrive. ENGR advisors and the Clark School of Engineering must approve an internship for credit.
All credit you earn on this program will count as transfer credit towards your UMD degree. Most courses at University will be converted as follows:
|Petroleum Institute Credit
|UMD Credit
|1 PI Credit
|1 UMD Credit
|3 PI Credit
|3 UMD Credit
The chart above was last approved by the UMD Transfer Credit Committee on February 9, 2017.
You can view how courses at this institution have previously been evaluated for UMD equivalents on the International Study Course Search hosted by the Clark School of Engineering website and the Transfer Credit Services Equivalency Database (TCEQ). If you are interested in taking a course not listed on TCEQ, you may have it evaluated for acceptability by following the UMD Registrar's evaluation request guidelines.
Undergraduates must receive a C- equivalent or better in order to be eligible for the transfer of credit.
|Petroleum Institute Grade
|UMD Grade
PI offers on-campus accommodation. Separate facilities exist for men and women. Learn more on the PI website. PI does enforce curfews for both the men's and women's resident halls. Male dorms have a curfew of 1:00 am and female dorms have a curfew of 9:00 pm.
Students who prefer not to live in the PI resident halls have the option for housing in the resident halls of the Paris Sorbonne Univeristy - Abu Dhabi campus. The curfew enforced for the male and female dorms is 12:00 am (midnight).
PI has separate campuses for men and for women. Facilities are duplicated to ensure that both campuses provide the same benefits.The support program for women is called WISE (Women in Science and Engineering Program). All female students are automatically part of the WISE program.
All students accepted to an Exchange program are considered for an automatic award of $1,000!
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a current degree seeking undergraduate UMD student (graduate students are not eligible for this award)
- Not currently receive full tuition scholarship/benefits (i.e. Banneker Key, tuition remission, TAES, etc.)
- If you have a completed FAFSA on file and wish to be considered for need based aid in addition to the automatic award, complete the EA fund form by the deadline.
UMD students participating in an Exchange have the benefit of paying UMD tuition rates to attend an institution abroad. For specific information on the cost of attending this Exchange, please see the Exchange Cost Sheet
Tuition and fees for exchange programs are charged directly to your UMD account, which means you can apply UMD scholarships, state and federal financial aid, and alternative loans towards the cost of an exchange. Housing costs are paid directly to the host institution or on-site housing agency.
You can use the cost of attendance comparison worksheet to view how study abroad programs compare to each other and the amount you pay on campus at UMD. As always, your EA advisor (listed above) is available help you complete this worksheet and find affordable programs that fit your study abroad goals.
Please refer to the following resources for more information on funding study abroad:
|Application Deadline
|Admission Notification
|Program Start
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Next week, our team will head to San Francisco, along with what feels like the rest of the security world, for RSA Conference 2017. Across the globe, these conferences draw over 45,000 attendees each year to engage and exchange ideas as a community.
Professionally, RSA is an ideal place to take the pulse of the security industry and see where it's heading. This year, there have already been a lot of discussions about the best ways to safeguard information as it becomes even more high-valued and I anticipate this to continue. Personally, I am excited to catch up with some great security professionals and friends I only see this time of year.
During the conference, our team will be demoing the latest innovations of Passages, which has evolved to serve the needs of our enterprise and government customers by offering complete protection from web-based and targeted attacks. Our team has done a lot of work with research groups like ESG and IDC to bring more awareness to the need for isolation technology, and to make a case for secure virtual browsers.
In a blog post from last year, I recapped the top six topics of discussion from the 2016 conference outside of vendors and presentations: Apple vs. FBI, the Funding Drought, IoT Security, Autonomous Devices, Cloud Servers, and the Ineffectiveness of Security Tools. This year, our team will be doubling down on the last one, and incorporating our Passages tagline of "expect the worst, protect first" into discussions on the expo floor, media briefings, and social events.
I hope you will find time to stop by our booth, #727 in the South Expo Hall, for a demo and to learn more about how Passages uses virtualization to completely isolate your browser from the host computer, so any attack is safely contained and easily eliminated.


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Devs: Windows 8 RTM Build Is Now Officially Available To Registered Members, Shows New Features
According to the previously released schedule from the company, Microsoft has made the Windows 8 RTM Build available to developers on the MSDN and TechNet networks today.
MSDN And TechNet Members Now Have Access To Windows 8 RTM
IT professionals who are subscribed to developer networks MSDN and TechNet are now privy to the recently released Windows 8 RTM build. This gives them a full ten week head start in to developing for and building around the upcoming Operating System ahead of the general availability on 26th October. What does it all mean for the end consumer?
This means the developers are now equipped with all that they need to prepare apps, services and games for us consumers. These apps, games and services should be ready for us when Windows 8 is made available to the general audience. It also give hardware manufacturers time to install the system in to their devices so that they are available for purchase right alongside Windows 8. Microsoft is going to make a big release out of Windows 8 with new services, multiple new upgrades to apps like SkyDrive and Outlook and of course new hardware. In the meantime, Windows 8 RTM build has a few surprises of its own.
Since this is the version that has been sent to manufacturers, it is treated as the final version of the OS for all practical purposes. And there are a number of new features that we have not seen before.
The Start Screen has greater customization options. After the initial release of 14 colors to choose from, Microsoft has added some graphics and themes that are together called Tattoos for adorning your Start Screen.
The UI is now completely flattened, signaling the complete discontinuation of Aero — the interface that was introduced with Vista and continued on Windows 7 and earlier Windows 8 builds.
There's now a Bing app. It starts with a mostly blank screen except for a search bar. As you type in, options begin to appear and you can go on scrolling through the results almost forever.
And there's more to explore, which we will report in follow up posts.
- Cheers!


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