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Private medical specialist centre
UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) is a tertiary medical centre with specialist services located along Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya. It is adjacent to the largest teaching hospital in Malaysia, University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) and the oldest Faculty of Medicine founded in 1905. UMSC is part of an integrated regional healthcare hub with UMMC, The Faculty of Medicine and The Faculty of Dentistry. This International Centre of Excellence cluster capitalizes on our more than 100 years old tradition and ethos of Care, Research & Education (CA.R.E) supported by a world-class healthcare infrastructure and a team of compassionate & altruistic healthcare team.
URL: www.umsc.my
Research and collaboration for drug discovery
The company is involved in a joint research collaboration with a pharmaceutical company based in Bangalore, India to develop licensable pharmaceutical drug candidates for commercialisation. Other benefits derived from the collaboration include the establishment of a world-class biotech business environment in Malaysia and the training of UM scientists.
Private university
International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is a mutual partnership between the University of Malaya and the University of Wales (who has made a commitment to merge with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom) which has more than 200 years of combined academic experience.
IUMW is the first university in South East Asia to be accepted as a member of the United Kingdom's Higher Education Academy (HEA), a renowned British body for learning and teaching in higher education.
Leveraging on both universities' outstanding achievement, together with our own band of academicians, IUMW offers an array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to both local and international students. We aspire to be a comprehensive reserch-oriented university, recognised for its innovative teaching and learning, research, social services and education management.
For more information about IUMW, please visit:
URL: www.iumw.edu.my
Oil palm plantation
UM Plantations Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of UM Holdings Sdn Bhd. The principal activity of company is to provide estate / plantation management service.
Currently, the company oversees the administration and management of a 1,000 acres' oil palm estate in Kota Tinggi, Johor on behalf of University of Malaya. Besides managing the plantation, UM Plantations Sdn Bhd is also operating oil palm research stations for the University.
Innovations & Commercialisation
UM Capital Berhad is a wholly owned subsidiary of UM Holdings Sdn Bhd. The registered scope is very wide and includes business investment, business of real property and housing development, business as Advisers and Consultants to governments, business, commerce, industry and engineering, to act as manager of any such company, to provide courses of instructions, hold and conduct seminars, conference, meetings and etc.
The company was incorporated on 18 March 2009.
The company's main objectives are to develop, market and commercialization specific spin-off's related technologies; enter into joint-ventures with industry and fund-raising for spin-offs.
UM Innovations Sdn Bhd ("UMI") was established in 2015 to intensify the efforts of the UM Center for Innovation and Commercialization (UMCIC) by ensuring that the goals, mission and vision of the Center are met and at the same time help to improve the innovation and commercialization process by the University.
Innovation Incubator is a business support process that accelerates the successful development of our university spin-off companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of targeted resources and services. UMI supports aspiring entrepreneurs in their entrepreneurial pursuits through Technopreneur Programme - a gateway to a comprehensive network of mentors and innovators, facilities, professional services, community and funding where your start-up is incubated successfully and will help the spin-offs to reach its fullest potential.
In the long run, UMI was also established to ensure the sustainability of the commercialization process and revenue generation by restructuring and having a clear division of functions between UMCIC and UMI.
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How-To: Layered Lighting3/18/2016
There are so many things we love about lighting, but one aspect we are particularly fans of is how you can layer it. Good in-home lighting isn not just about finding the perfect light fixture to hang over your dinner table.
It's about identifying the proper lighting – be it sconces on either side of a mirror or a bubbly chandelier above a bathtub (like this one) – for all parts of your home. Layered lighting is having recessed lights in the ceiling for a general sense of lighting while also having two pendants hang over a center island, for example.
We recently did the lighting for a home that Great Neighborhood Homes built, and we really went with the layered lighting concept in this job. Here are real-life examples of how to properly layer lights in your home:
How many light fixtures can you count in this image? There is a table lamp, which adds drama to the wall; a chandelier; an under-cabinet set of lights that evoke the sense of an art gallery; recessed lighting, pendants hanging above the center island to provide spot lighting; and a chandelier illuminating the dining room table. Each corner of the house should tell its own story with its light fixtures. And when put altogether like this shot, the stories should weave together in an artful way.
The lighting in this dining room is dramatic and sculptural while also providing much-needed light above the dinner table. Even intricate bejeweled pieces like this chandelier can give off enough light to be practical in addition to being decorative.
The light fixture hanging over this table in the breakfast nook makes the quaint table a focal point from this point of view. Having a hanging light transforms this part of the kitchen from a mere section to a whole new room.
Pendants hanging over a center island create drama, add a touch of design and provide light for the important tasks of chopping and preparing meals. While the pendants provide more of a spot lighting, the recessed lights emit a general sense of illumination.
One technique we find to be under-utilized is in-cabinet lighting. Do you see how nice the cabinets look behind the dining room table? They draw your eyes to whatever it is you keep in your cabinets, and they transform a storage space into a beautiful art piece. Or, if you have the extra space, you can actually put real pieces of art in the cabinets. The art mixed with the spotlights will quickly alter a cabinet to an art exhibit.
Light fixtures are meant to be layered, even if the pieces have different styles. Don't be afraid to mix-and-match pendants, chandeliers, table lamps, in-cabinet and recessed lighting with one another. As you can tell, they make for pretty spectacular interior design!
[Lighting by Filament Lighting, house by Great Neighborhood Homes]

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SSC Result 2018 – AP Gujarat Goa Maharashtra TS Board SSC (10th) Results, SSC Board Results, Check Here SSC Result 2018, SSC Exam Results Date
SSC Result 2018
Hello students here we will provide Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra and Telangana state's SSC Result information and Result Link. Most of all examination board has conducted the SSC Examination in the month of March / April. Now Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra and Telangana Board are going to declare 10th examinations results on the official web site. Some candidates are looking for their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination result on various web links. All the students need to keep patience until their result announcement. Examination Board will be announced SSC Result 2018 very soon on the page.
SSC Board Result 2018
You can get 10th Result 2018 for AP, GSEB, Goa, Maharashtra, TS at official website of their respective Board as well as this website. Secondary School Certificate Examination is also known as 10th, Matric, Madhyamik, SSLC etc. Usually these Boards organize SSC Examination between March and April. More than 40 Lakhs Students participate SSC Examination through their respective Board. This is State Level Exam. All the participating Students are now looking SSC Result 2018. We inform you that you are at great platform for getting SSC Examination Result information.
AP GSEB Goa Maharashtra TS Board SSC Results
Now, the Students who have appeared for SSC Examination are excited for checking their Result Status. We inform those Students that you need to wait official announcement. You can easily get your Result Status by entering Roll Number, Name, Mother's Name, Seat Number etc. You need to log on the official website to know more information about SSC Result 2018. All these State Boards will release SSC Board Result 2018 in the Month of May/June. These Board are responsible for arranging SSC, HSC, Intermediate, 10th, 12th, Matric, HSSC Examination and making Syllabus for Students.
Latest Updates:- Finally the Secondary School Certificate Examination has been successfully over. Date of Result Declaration has not issued yet. Basically the Results declare in the Month of May. All of you will soon able to check SSC Board Examination Results.
SSC Board Examination Results is ready for uploading on Official Website. The Result will declare in the Month of May. You should find the link of your respective Exam Results link and should be ready to check Results. As the Result will declare on its scheduled date.
SSC Board Result Date
- Name of Examination: – SSC Examination 2017-18
- Dates of Examination: – March/April
- Kind of Declaration: – SSC Board Result 2018
- Status: – Available In May/June
SSC Board Examination has been successfully over. Now all these Boards are going to release SSC Exam Results. The Examination has successfully conducted as per following schedule:
AP SSC Exam – 15 March to 29th March 2018
Gujarat SSC Exam – 12th March to 23rd March 2018
Goa SSC Exam – 2nd April to 21st April
Maharashtra SSC Board Exam – 1st March to 24th March
TS SSC – 15th March to 31st March
10th Class Result 2018
We will provide direct link for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination Result. The Students need to keep update yourself with latest information. When any of Board will issue any Notification regarding SSC Result 2018, we will update here. So please regular visiting here for getting latest information. You can also check Toppers Students Merit List, Toppers Name etc. The Board will upload Merit List only on official website. After that we will also provide on this page.
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SSC 10th Result 2018 for all above said boards are ready for releasing. Generally the Board may takes around 40-45 days for declaration of Results. Therefore the appeared Students need to wait for Official announcement. The Official announcement is not issued yet. If any News will notify, will be updated here. So please keep watching this page and bookmark this page for Future updates. You will receive an Email Alert if any News will available.
You can get your individual Board Results link on this page. At below all these State Board's Result information are available. The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination is the Last Examination for Secondary Level Education. We hope that you aware for the importance of SSC Examination. With the help of SSC Marks, you can choose Subject with your own choice for Higher Secondary Examination. The Failure Students will able to apply for Supplementary Examination.


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We believe in the responsible pursuit and usage of renewable energy and materials. That means finding new efficiencies, partnering with experts, and operating today with the future in mind.
Renewable Progress
We are continuing our efforts to develop the ability to replace our top fossil-derived materials with renewable materials. We have identified cleaning agents, resins, and acrylates as our top fossil-derived materials. We have previously reported on establishing our ability to replace resins and cleaning agents with renewably-derived materials, and this year have focused our update on ongoing research efforts related to acrylates.
Acrylates are a key constituent of the superabsorbent materials used in our absorbent hygiene products. We have developed two technologies to produce renewable superabsorbent polymers from lactic acid which have identical properties as fossil-derived superabsorbent polymers. These patented technologies have been demonstrated at lab scale and were developed with partners such as the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany. We are currently seeking to out-license these technologies to external parties with hopes of enabling production and commercialization at scale.
Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance
We remain committed to advancing progress against our long-term vision of using either recycled or renewable materials in our products and packaging. As we drive forward with research on renewable materials, we do that with the recognition that renewable does not always mean "better". As we evaluate materials, we must ensure there are no trade-offs in performance or value for our consumers and ensure responsible sourcing of renewable feedstocks.
The Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance (BFA) is a multi-stakeholder alliance founded by WWF focused on encouraging the responsible development of plant-based plastics, and we were a founding member. To read more about BFA's efforts to advance sustainable sourcing, visit www.bfa.org.
Dreft purtouch
The launch of the new Dreft purtouch in North America follows last year's launch of Tide purclean with 65% plant-based ingredients. This new plant-based version of Dreft baby detergent is made solely with wind-powered electricity and manufactured at a plant in Ohio that sends zero manufacturing waste to landfill. The hypoallergenic detergent's formula is made with naturally-derived ingredients and is 65 percent plant-based. Dreft purtouch is free from dyes, chlorine, optical brighteners, phosphates and ethanolamine.


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Developing the Relevant Elementary Curriculum.
Ediger, Marlow
In this manual, written for the education of preservice and inservice teachers, supervisors, and administrators, the emphasis is placed on developing an elementary school curriculum that relates subjects to the child's growing experience in everyday life. In seven chapters the following major topics are covered: (l) objectives in the curriculum; (2) learning activities and the pupil; (3) organization of the curriculum; (4) evaluating innovation in the curriculum; (5) trends in the curriculum; (6) assessing pupil achievement; and (7) democracy and the curriculum. (JD)
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Sony Mirrorless Camera class!
If you are one of the many photographers who have the new Sony mirrorless cameras or you want to learn more about them prior to purchasing, this class will explain the modes, benefits and how to bring out their best. These cameras are packed with many modes and systems to make photography easier and better but it's hard to figure this out from just an instruction book. Come get the scoop on mirrorless.
Tech/Adult Center, Computer Lab
13055 Bill Francis Drive, Auburn
10/27/16 Thursday 2:00pm - 5:00pm $29.00
(To attend the class you MUST sign up in advance with Placer School for Adults (530)885.8585 or www.placeronline.org)
Keywords: Mirrorless, Northern California Photographer, Old Lenses, Sony, Switching, photography
The 20mm Sony is a great lens, but the Sigma 30 Art lens is in a class all it's own. It really comes down to angle of view. If you want a wider angle lens for landscapes the 20 is a natural choice. The 16-35 focal range is the first one I pick for landscapes and I usually stay within the 16-24 range of the lens for wide vistas. either lens would be a great addition to your camera bag but I would go for the 20 personally.
julie m umemura(non-registered)
So class was packed with information-but i forgot to ask about the lens I'm looking at for my upcoming Aurora photo taking trip- I am wondering if a prime wide angle like Sony SEL-20F28 E-Mount 20mm F2.8 Prime Fixed Lens or a cheaper version like Sony Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN Art (Black) for Sony SE would help me or should I just stick to what I have? Thanks JMU
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When we decided to spend a month in Miami, I thought that I would REALLY miss New York. Don't get me wrong, I knew that the sunshine and high temperatures in January were way better than any blustery winter cold we may experience up here. But I was nervous to leave my food community of Brooklyn, and to be honest, wasn't sure that I would find that same community in Miami.
Until I went to Sustain. Sustain Restaurant + Bar became our home away from home. It was everything we could ever want in a restaurant – amazing food sourced locally and sustainably, strong drinks with dark spirits, and happy hour. Oh, happy hour! And did I mention one hell of a staff that became our friends and bad influences while in the Sunshine State?
I'm just sad I had to leave before they instituted their new Sunday Brunch – rife with make-your-own bloody mary's and foie gras french toast. But I'll be back soon, because even though I missed New York while I was in Miami, I now miss Miami since I'm in New York.


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Surfing Etiquette: 5 Surf Rules Everyone Should Know
January 26th, 2011
Thanks for having me. The trip was my first to Costa Rica and I must say it was Awesome. The camp was ideal, room was good but the staff is what really made the trip perfect. I would like the thank all the on-site staff for all their help, great food and warm service. I have to thank our drivers and boat captains. The biggest thanks has to go to my surf coach Flash. He was always involved with the group either coaching everyone or telling us stories about Costa Rica. I didn't talk to many of the other coaches but I feel Flash was the best for me.
Thanks Witch's Rock, can't wait to come back,
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Kids Party Photographer Singapore
Kids Party Photographer Singapore
Due to popular demand, we have put together a team of kids party photographers to capture compelling and professional images of your milestone celebrations. Our kids party photographers are sought after for their flair with children and their agile eye in capturing those precious fleeting moments. Colin was one of the official photographers for this year's SG50 NDP parade. Andrew published his first underwater photography book, Silhouette of Serenity, at age 21, and his works were featured on National Geographic.
Our Kids Party Photography Package includes :
– Min. 2 hour booking
– Soft copy of retouched photos in CD and registered postage delivery
– Estimated completion of CD 10 to 14 days after event.
Is there a maximum number of photos?
Good news for you! We don't make our customers pay additional fees for more photos. This means you will get ALL the good photos that are taken during your party. We aim to capture moments that count, and help you weave a complete story of your celebration, to be savoured for years to come.
What's your photography style?
We do mostly natural light photography. This means the photos will capture your party ambience as it is. We try to minimize artistic distortions because we feel kids are beautiful as they are.
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Drop us an email at email@example.com with your date, time, venue, no. of kids/adults & theme for a quick quote!


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Extended Project
Could you write a 5000-10,000 word report on any of these titles?
- Could Smarties be the new penicillin?
- How is the concept of darkness portrayed through art?
- How have bilateral relations between North Korea and China evolved in the last 60 years since the Korean War and what difficulties does North Korea pose for current Chinese policy makers?
Could you write, produce, direct, arrange, choreograph and stage a sell-out musical over four nights based on the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
Could you write a short story and set it to music as well as learning to write an orchestral arrangement and conduct the performance?
Our Sixth Form students can, which is why they have all recorded A* grades for the Extended Project Qualification over the last two years! It is also one reason why the leading universities fall over themselves to give our students offers for the most competitive and prestigious courses.


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Aquabot Breeze XLS Robotic Pool Cleaner
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Breeze XLS is a cleaner like no other. It features 2 top access Large Debris filter baskets that capture an extraordinary amount of debris and make cleaning them out a breeze. It cleans floor, wall and waterline using fixed scrubbing brushes that loosen stubborn dirt and debris. The Breeze XLS is designed for all pools, above ground or inground is ideal for all pool surfaces.
Key Features & Performance
Product Features:
- Fixed Scrubbing Brushes
- 51' Cable
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- 2 hour cleaning cycle
- Large top loading 2 micron filter basket
- 8000 Sq. Ft. Per Hour water filtration
- Floor, Wall and Waterline cleaning
- 2 Year Manufacturer's warranty
Electrical Requirements: 48 VDC 145w
Cable Length: 51'
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
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Kroger looking to expand its footprint into new markets, both physical and digital
CINCINNATI — Over the course of a day-long investor conference Tuesday, Kroger outlined its future growth strategy. Across its physical store base, Kroger plans to enter one or two as-yet-to-be-named new markets along with boosting presence in existing markets. But Kroger also has significant designs on the multichannel consumer, and outlined for analysts the grocer's plan to grow its marketshare across the digital landscape as well.
Kroger is presently in 42 major markets, defined as where Kroger fields nine or more supermarkets. According to the company, 71% of Kroger's volume comes out of those 42 markets. In 38 of those major markets, Kroger ranks No. 1 or No. 2 in market share with its greatest competitor being Walmart.
"We plan to look at fill-in markets, places where we have the opportunity to grow, [and] in these markets that are not as fully developed now, we see big opportunity," David Dillon, Kroger chairman and CEO told analysts. "Second, we plan to identify new markets, not something you've heard us talk about much in the past, … but our intention is to identify new markets and to make plans and to expand the footprint of the company."
"It's been a long time since we've entered a new market," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger president and COO. "We're in the early planning stages of that," he said. "We've actually started on it a few months ago, just identifying markets where we think there's an opportunity both from a competitive standpoint and the way a competitor connects with their customer."
That connectivity with the customer represents another crucial growth opportunity for Kroger. "We've done a lot of research making sure we understand how well in these new markets would our future competitors be connecting with customers in that market, and what type of opportunities does that create for us in terms of what type of store we operate," McMullen said. "Because we're finding more and more, as we have improved our experience, there's more and more competitors that aren't delivering at that same level of performance for customers."
"Our customers tell us that they love the communications that we have used, particularly in the personalization area. We've been doing that for years, but our customers are moving more and more into the digital arena, and so we are targeting to spend greater energy and some capex in the digital area," Dillon said.
Almost a decade ago, Kroger created a joint venture with Dunnhumby, called DunnhumbyUSA, on the Kroger Plus Card. "The Dunnhumby data not only tells us within a store what's happening and what customer combinations are there, but [also] within households what's going on in these households and what they like to buy over a long period of time," Dillon said. "It's one thing to look at a basket of goods and see what they buy together at one moment, but we can see what they buy over long periods [of] time. [With] the work we do and other data pieces in the market, we're able to see not only what they buy at Kroger but also what they buy in other places too."
"If you think about the digital world, we're going to know where you browse, we're going to know what you watch, we're going to know where you are," noted Michael Donnelly, Kroger SVP merchandising. "If we can do the things that we think we can do, using big data and coupling it with our insights, we think this is going to be a competitive advantage," he said. "It's really bringing big data in what we do to a personal level." Donnelly outlined a future scenario where a Kroger customer will walk into a store with an app-generated shopping list at their fingertips.
"One of the things we find is not every customer wants to be connected with digitally," McMullen said. "So what we're really working on is having a customer [be able to] connect with us the way a customer wants to connect with us, not the way we tell them you have to connect with us," he added. That theme — allowing the customer to dictate how a retailer goes to market — is becoming commonplace among retailers with strong loyalty programs.
McMullen noted that Kroger's shopping app is downloaded once every 30 seconds, which translates into two opportunities to better connect with a valuable consumer every minute. "What we find is when a customer engages with us, through an app and other methods, they produce better. They give us more of their share of market," he said. "If you look at a typical customers' spend, when they connect multiple ways, we get a higher share of that customer's basket."
Kroger also spoke to the importance a strong health, wellness and pharmacy position going forward, including its partnership with retail clinic operator Little Clinic. "The reason why we created that partnership [with Little Clinic] three or four years ago is we believe there's a long-term trend in health care, and we don't think the current healthcare system provides [for that trend]," noted Michael Scholtman, Kroger CFO and SVP. "We just think it's a wonderful opportunity, and it fits so much into our model in terms of convenience and the things that we already offer."
Supermarkets rate high in customer satisfaction, checkouts, cleanliness count
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A recent study showed that supermarkets generate high satisfaction among their shoppers. Supermarkets scored an average of 4.47 on a five-point satisfaction scale (where five is the highest), according to the "2012 U.S. Supermarket Experience Study" conducted by the Retail Feedback Group.
The study found that out-of-stocks were the greatest influencer of trip satisfaction. Supermarket shoppers unable to find all items they had planned to buy on their shopping trip averaged 3.97 on the five-point satisfaction scale, compared with 4.54 among shoppers who did find all items.
Out-of-stocks can cost retailers sales; half of the shoppers surveyed said they would go to another store to purchase the item they wanted, compared to 38% who said they would forego the item; 14% who said they would buy a different item at the store instead; and 12% saying they would buy a different brand or size.
The survey also revealed that supermarkets got high marks for variety and selection of grocery items and that cleanliness counts. Nearly 4-in-10 shoppers who bypass stores say they do so due to a lack of cleanliness.
The checkout experience is also crucial; 90% of shoppers used a cashier lane to check out, as opposed to self-checkout, and 56% indicated that the cashier positively impacted their trip satisfaction.
Target awareness strong even before Canadian entry
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Target should be feeling confident about its upcoming entry into Canada, as a recent survey from Kantar Retail and TNS Canada revealed that 75% of Canadians are aware of the retailer.
Furthermore, 43% of Canadian consumers said that they were likely to shop at Target Canada for grocery or health and beauty aids and 50% were likely to shop at Target Canada for general merchandise or apparel.
With so much interest in Target's entry, it is not suprising that several Canadian retailers will likely be impacted by the retailer's arrival. For example, Kantar Retail found that roughly seven-in-10 Superstore/Joe Fresh shoppers were interested in shopping at Target Canada for general merchandise and apparel. Comparatively, 63% of Costco Canada's shopper base, 59% of Walmart Canada's base, and 56% of Canadian Tire's/Mark's base stated interest in shopping at Target Canada for general merchandise or apparel.
"Target Canada has broad appeal," notes Robin Sherk, senior analyst at Kantar Retail and primary author of the study. "Given that the retailer only recently began local marketing efforts, its awareness – and likely interest in its offer – will further expand," she adds. "For suppliers working with Target, this is encouraging and reinforces expectations that shopper visitation will be strong when it opens."
To receive a copy of the Kantar Retail study or to speak with a Kantar Retail analyst, please contact Katherine Clarke at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Anita Ekberg: 'La Dolce Vita' Star & Sex Symbol Dies At 83
Anita Ekberg, best known for her role in 'La Dolce Vita' and being a global sex symbol, died Jan. 11 after battling a longtime illness. She was 83 years old.
One of the first international sex symbols, Anita Ekberg, has passed away. Anita died of complications from an illness on Jan. 11 in Rocca di Papa, Italy. She became one of the biggest onscreen beauties after starring in Federico Fellini's 1960 film, La Dolce Vita.
Anita Ekberg Dead: 'La Dolce Vita' Star & International Sex Symbol Dies
Anita died the morning of Jan. 11, the New York Times reports. Her lawyer, Patrizia Ubaldi, confirmed her death.
She passed away due to complications from an illness she had been suffering from for quite some time.
She rose to superstardom with her role in La Dolce Vita. The scene where she wades through the Trevi Fountain in a sexy strapless dress cemented her as one of the premier sex symbols of her time. It also became on the most memorable film scenes of all time.
However, eyes had been on Anita for years. She won a Golden Globe in 1956 for Most Promising Newcomer. She was awarded the Miss Sweden title when she was just 20 years old.
Anita starred in a number of big films, including War and Peace, Back from Eternity, Paris Holiday and Interpol.
She was married to Anthony Steel from 1956 to 1959 and then to Rik Van Nutter from 1963 to 1975. She never had children.
Anita had been reportedly in declining health for several years after breaking her hip, according to the BBC.
Her last onscreen appearance was Beauty Centre in 2002.
Our thoughts go out to Anita's family and friends during this difficult time.
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Welcome to the Young Adult Ministry at Southern Heights!
We are group of young adults who gather for fun and faith.
This page looks boring, we know. We removed a lot here while we are re-tooling the ministry.
There are some exciting things in the works for the future of the Young Adult Ministry. If you are between 18 and 30(ish) and have ideas, we'd love to hear from you during this time of transition. Please email the Executive Pastor, Jeff Baas, at firstname.lastname@example.com because we want to include everyone's thoughts.
Please watch here for updates and join us for our next fun event. We'll keep you posted here…


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California lemon growers and their allies are seeking reinforcements in their campaign against proposed imports from Argentina.
Now both sides in this cross-border citrus clash will get more time to rally. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended until Aug. 10 a public comment period that's already revealed deep anxiety within the U.S. lemon industry.
"We do not need any more problems with disease and unknown chemicals on imported fruit," declared Lyle Neutz, a resident of Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Neutz's emailed comment was one of 150 the Agriculture Department had received through Monday, the original deadline. Many commenters voiced opposition, often using identical language.
"We need to know more about Argentina's production practices, pests and disease risks before we let their growers ship to the U.S.," cautioned Dan Adams, a citrus grower from the Tulare County community of Visalia.
Argentina's advocates, too, have been planting comments in hopes of swaying Agriculture Department officials who must make a diplomatically and politically charged decision.
I am a California citrus farmer fighting to keep devastating diseases and pests – including HLB, the Asian citrus psyllid, citrus black spot and more –out of my grove every day.
John B. Lamb, Camlam Farms, Camarillo, California
"This proposed rule is the result of more than 10 years of technical negotiations between the U.S. and Argentina to provide the import authorization with the scientific support that this trade decision needs to be based on," said José F.F. Carbonell, the president of the Federacion Argentina del Citrus.
Carbonell noted that Argentine lemons would be shipped during the off-season for U.S. lemon growers, providing "the U.S. consumer with a more stable supply year-round." The Argentine lemons would primarily enter the United States between April 1 and Aug. 31, according to the Agriculture Department. The marketing season for California lemons runs year-round and the Arizona lemon season runs from September to March, according to the department.
California producers account for about 92 percent of commercial U.S. lemon production, and Arizona growers are responsible for about 8 percent. The U.S. lemon crop was valued at $647 million in the 2013-14 season, the most recent year cited by the Agriculture Department.
Under an Agriculture Department proposal made public in May, lemons from northwest Argentina would be admitted to the United States if produced and handled in a designated manner. The proposal specifies registration, monitoring, pest control and harvesting requirements, among others.
An average of nearly 20,000 tons of lemons from Argentina would likely enter the United States annually, according to the Agriculture Department. U.S. lemon production averaged nearly 548,235 tons annually from 2008 to 2013.
"The price decline would be about 2 percent" for U.S. consumers, the Agriculture Department estimated.
Not for the first time, Congress has been drawn into the fight.
"I have heard from a number of Arizona residents and citrus farmers who have serious concerns about the impact this rule, if enacted, would have on many businesses throughout Arizona," advised the state's Sen. John McCain, a Republican.
The California growers have likewise been forwarding their concerns to their respective members of Congress.
In 2000, the Bill Clinton administration riled California farmers and the state's congressional delegation by lifting an earlier ban on Argentina's citrus. Some growers sued, and the ban was reimposed in 2001.
Argentina officials, in turned, filed a dispute in 2012 with the World Trade Organization. The WTO took no action, but negotiations ensued between the United States and Argentina.
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While it is true that a timeshare contract is a binding legal document, it is often mistakenly thought that such a contract cannot only be cancelled. In fact, most timeshare companies maintain that their contracts are non – cancellable. This misconception is perpetuated by timeshare companies and user groups that are funded, maintained and controlled by the timeshare industry.
The FHA 203k loan program provides home buyers the opportunity to buy and fix up a property, without exhausting their personal savings.
Conflict of interest? According to Dodd Frank, I believe they can only make fees from one entity not both.
with the exception of Govt Loans (FHA & VA) there are no restrictions against collecting fees for each responsibility (mtg origination, and real estate broker fees) provided there is full disclosure.


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LGKC's next fun kart race event is on 26 June (this Sunday)
All classes and abilities are welcome to join us for what was proven to be a great, relaxing, exhilarating day of racing and fun at the last meeting.
You don't need a licence, just safe equipment which meets the current standards (don't worry – we'll keep you right).
Come along on Saturday 25 June and you can get some practice in before the racing commences!
Race day format will be run depending on numbers but, you will get (at least) a normal race day track time. Race day will start with a drivers briefing at 9.30am. Please arrive early to ensure your place on the grid. Track time will commence at 10am, there will be a short break for lunch and racing will continue in the afternoon. At the last event, we had 10 minute practice sessions followed by 3 x 10 minute heats and a slightly longer final for each class. We will follow a similar format at this one but, would like to keep that decision until the day as it will be dependent on numbers/classes.
If you're already a member of WSKC, don't worry, you can still come along and have a "practice" race of your own.
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When to play the pick six
A $1 million pick six was guaranteed for the Belmont Stakes Day card and I played it without a carryover, just as I probably will play a guaranteed pick six on Breeders Cup Day and a few other times during the year.
Contrary to advice offered by many pick six experts, I love playing into a guaranteed million-dollar pick six when the card is sure to attract significant play on the simulcast network from a wide range of uninformed or underfinanced players.
Also, by contrast, I do not always play a pick six when it has a carryover even if it is attached to a good overall card that includes a race where the logical favorite is vulnerable to identifiable contenders.
For example, I did not play the pick six on Memorial Day at Belmont despite a $61,000 carryover going into a card spiked by the Metropolitan Mile, one of my favorite races of the year. This despite the fact that I believed favored Lawyer Ron would be highly vulnerable to two horses, Sun King and the eventual winner Corinthian, which certainly opened the door to a potential big pick six score.
I didnt play it for two reasons that have guided me away from poor pick six investments and guided me towards the games best opportunities to nullify the exorbitant takeout percentages we face every day.
Those that did attack the $61,000 pick six carryover on May 28 put more than $350,000 into the pool without hitting it, which set up a carryover in excess of $250,000 for the May 31 card, which I did play.
To recap:
I passed on the Memorial Day pick six with a $61,000 carryover.
I played the May 31 pick six with a $251,000 carryover.
I played the $1 million-guaranteed pick six on Belmont Stakes Day.
My reason for providing these background details is to outline some personal standards for playing select pick sixes for players with sufficient bankrolls, along with some of the pitfalls in making such decisions.
The $61,000 carryover on Memorial Day was a borderline decision. As stated, Lawyer Ron seemed vulnerable. He has always been a natural two-turn horse who now was being asked for a career best in a one-turn mile event.
Sun King, second in this prestigious mile stakes last year, seemed ready to show significant improvement after a prep race over the track and a sharp four-furlong workout. Corinthian seemed a legit upset threat based on his facile win over 2006 Belmont Stakes winner Jazil in a February allowance race at Gulfstream Park and a subsequent victory in the Gulfstream Park Handicap. Corinthians troubled start when fifth in the Excelsior Handicap over the Belmont racing surface only added price appeal to his chances.
Yet, this pick six was uninviting because the rest of the six race sequence seemed so wide open that I could not identify a legit single or any other race that could be locked up with just two or even three selections.
Adding up the number of realistic contenders in the pick six matrix, I calculated that $6,000 would be needed to cover seven different tickets with a proper assortment of prime contenders and backups. That was about $1,500 more than I usually recommend for serious play even when I love a pick six sequence. At the bottom line, confidence was low and the cost high; so it made no sense to get involved.
Reason number two to avoid this pick six played to a basic rule I have adopted that underscores why the pick six is a great play some days and just a waste of time on others.
On Met Mile Day, the $61,000 carryover offered insufficient dead money to invite serious action. Through considerable experience, I refrain from play unless a carryover of $150,000 or more is on the table. This threshold is linked specifically to what large carryovers can do for the horseplayer.
When large enough, they nullify the takeout, usually 25 percent in most racing states (including New York when a 15 percent pick six takeout kicks up to 25 percent whenever there is a carryover). In this case, the $61,000 carryover seemed likely to fall a shade short of neutralizing the anticipated takeout from the $300,000 to $350,000 that would be wagered into the pool. Also, the races were so complicated I saw no value making the attempt to set up an expensive play with marginal value for my pick six wagering group.
As it turned out, I focused my own personal play on the Met Mile, but butchered a golden opportunity to cash when I left out longshot Political Force in my exactas and only used him on the third level of my trifectas. On the other hand, my abstention from a difficult pick six left my wagering partners with a good chunk of change to invest in the May 31 pick six.
The $251,000 carryover almost guaranteed that $1 million to $1.5 million would be bet into the pool, including our $3,000-$4,000. The carryover in this case seemed likely to neutralize the 25 percent takeout, and as most players know, large carryovers often create inflated pick six payoffs.
In that May 31 pick six, the $251,000 carryover generated more than $1.1 million in pick six play. We hit it, but there still was a net loss of more than $500 after the $2,463 ticket and a dozen pick fives at $38.20 each were cashed. Not a good outcome.
Yet, before the races were run, I saw potential value in a six race sequence that produced four winning favorites and two second choices.
In the third leg, won by 9-10 favorite Justy, I saw four alternative winning possibilities that could have brought about a much higher pick six payoff. Moreover, there were alternate contenders in at least three other races that also could have pushed the payoff significantly higher.
Sometimes pick six races break like that, but many similar situations have produced $100,000-plus payoffs when seemingly obvious horses in open races did not win, or even produce their best.
Conversely, when no carryover is on the table, the value in pick six play must be linked to other considerations, including windfalls generated by playable longshots completely overlooked by the crowd or, by huge pools that can produce a life-changing score when few winning tickets might be sold. Equally inviting are pools that include a different form of dead money money dropped into the wager by large numbers of uninformed players.
That is why I took my chances on the Belmont Day pick six when national television coverage seemed certain to attract plenty of causal players who had very little clue about the majority of stakes races preceding the Belmont Stakes. That is a good definition of dead money at the racetrack.
Unfortunately, my play was ruined in the first leg when the front-running Keyed Entry bore out badly on the turn and carried Bordonaro to the parking lot while 10-1 winner Will He Shine was given a wide open inside path to victory. Such is life. The play was a good opportunity gone wrong, but one that I readily will tackle the next time it presents itself. Can anyone say Travers Day?


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The Season 14 premiere of Keeping up With the Kardashians never addressed the reported pregnancy trifecta, however, fans did get to hear Kendall Jenner's side of that oh-so-controversial Pepsi ad — finally. The reality star-turned-model cried while discussing the commercial, which featured her facilitating peace during a protest by handing a police officer a can of Pepsi, a gesture that many felt was a tone-deaf appropriation of a now iconic photo of a Black Lives Matter protestor approaching officers.
"I trusted everyone. I trusted the teams," she said of its April release. "But after I saw the reaction and I read what people had to say about it, I most definitely saw what went wrong. I was so stuck, and I really didn't know what to do, that I completely shut down."
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The 21-year-old also broke down in tears while talking about how the ad offended viewers. "I would never purposely hurt someone ever," she said, although she never mentioned Pepsi specifically. "And I would, obviously, if I knew this was gonna be the outcome, like, I would have never done something like this. But you don't know when you're in the moment. I just felt so f--king stupid. The fact that I would offend other people or hurt other people was definitely not the intent and that's what got me the most, is that I would ever make anyone else upset."
Luckily, big sister Kim Kardashian — who is no stranger to controversy — coached Kenny on how to get through it all. She said, "You made a mistake... It should affect you in a way where you grow from it, and become a better person from it. I just wish that you could see that there's light at the end of the tunnel and that it will be OK if you're just honest and open."
Yet despite the controversy, many claim the commercial didn't even do its bare minimum — make people want their product. Former Girls star Lena Dunham tweeted at the time, "Assuming everything that can be said about faux-test Pepsi ad has been said so I'm just gonna go with this: it didn't make me want Pepsi."
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Speaking from Malaysia, Quintana instructed that despite the Burmese authorities's guarantees to improve its report on human rights abuses, the scenario in the country is still grave. World Programme for Human Rights Education, Human Rights Council decision 6/24; 28 September 2007. Human Rights Schooling has grow to be a topic of general curiosity in lots of main public establishments in Vietnam, but the stage of instruction, the contents and methods of approach are fairly uneven. The significance for the human rights education has been underlined in the Common Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 and in other worldwide human rights instruments.
On the same time, there are debates and arguments on wants to check human rights. The course will look at the principles of the Convention and the state obligations to implement it. Substantive rights might be addressed and these include the fitting to authorized capacity, the best to reside in the community and the appropriate to political participation. Whilst an official reply by the Workplace of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is just not yet available, it turns into apparent from the Scottish Government's accomplished response that the HRE agenda has still a solution to go here in Scotland.
The following upcoming exhibits support the HREI message and vision to Inform the Story of Human Rights. The purpose is to … assist kids make informed decisions as to how they exercise their own rights and their tasks to others". Educating for Human Rights and International Citizenship; Edited by Ali A. Abdi and Lynette Shultz. Focus: This brief certificates course collectively provided by HREA and the Human Rights Centre of the UN Mandated College for Peace introduces participants to the fundamentals of international human rights legislation.
The SHRC is currently working to extend awareness, recognition and respect for human rights, and make them more related and easier to apply in everyday life. The Human Rights Education Institute of Burma (HREIB) facilitates a broad vary of human rights training and advocacy programmes for grassroots organisations and community leaders. Since the early nineties, each nation states and international organizations (amongst which UNESCO, the Council of Europe, etc) have demonstrated a considerable curiosity in education for democratic citizenship and its hyperlink with HRE; however, there has by no means been a clear distinction between the 2.
The Equality Act 2010 marks a brand new period for equality and diversity, now greater than ever, a holistic approach to human rights is needed. A real solution, as international precedent and customary sense counsel, is to lastly promote training as a national value by way of a constitutional amendment. They can provoke research and research of human rights training to generate future teachers, researchers, practitioners and coverage makers.
Paper based mostly on a lecture delivered for the UNESCO Chair for Peace Schooling Master Convention on the College of Puerto Rico, April 15, 2009. Nonetheless, if someone has a conviction to do something for fellow human beings, then, learning and practicing human rights might be a proper one. To achieve important change in expanding social inclusion, combating discrimination, and acting upon injustice, human rights values have to be instilled in the minds and cultures of people.


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YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown police charged a Bronx man with violating a protective order on Wednesday after emailing the victim, according to the Yorktown Police.
Louis Curcio, 46, of the Bronx, was charged with violating the protective order after a resident came to the Yorktown Police Department to report that they had been contacted by Curcio by email in violation of a court order, police said.
Officers contacted Curcio and he surrendered himself at the police department on Thursday, police said.
He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 5.
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The Biggest Questions for Patriots Heading into the 2013 NFL DraftApril 2, 2013
The Biggest Questions for Patriots Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft
This offseason, the New England Patriots have chosen to focus primarily on their own internal free agents thus far.
Despite swapping Danny Amendola for Wes Welker and signing veteran safety Adrian Wilson, their biggest moves have been bringing back Aqib Talib, Kyle Arrington and Sebastian Vollmer, who all project to be returning starters and ensure a level of continuity from 2012.
While the Pats were able to solve one of their biggest personnel voids at cornerback with these moves, their needs at defensive tackle, defensive end and wide receiver remain as large, if not larger, than they were at the start of free agency.
While they have added depth players such as Donald Jones and Michael Jenkins at the receiver position, the departure of Welker and release of Brandon Lloyd has left the Pats with no returning starters, not to mention a true outside threat that the team badly needs.
The Patriots always like to have their needs filled by the draft, but with limited cap space left and a shrinking free-agency market, it appears they'll still have some left by the the time the first name is called at Radio City Music Hall.
Here are the biggest questions the Pats will have to answer in New York City.
Stats courtesy of Pro Football Focus.
Where's the Versatile Defensive End Value?
Early in free agency, the Pats kicked the tires on both Dwight Freeney and John Abraham, though both still remain on the market, likely waiting for injury-replacement opportunities or better money to appear.
It's become a Pats tradition over the past few seasons to sign a veteran defensive end to work in as a pass-rusher. In 2011, they brought in Andre Carter and Mark Anderson. In 2012, it was Trevor Scott, but this offseason, the void remains. They have two solid starting defensive ends in Rob Ninkovich and Chandler Jones, both of whom are three-down players.
While the Pats had their highest third-down sack total of the last decade in 2012, the need for depth and options for the sub-packages remains. And really, can you ever have enough pass-rushers?
2012 third-round pick Jake Bequette fits the mold of what the Patriots would need from a designated pass-rusher, but he did nothing in his rookie season to say he'll suddenly elevate into the five-to-seven sack guy they need.
If they've lost faith in Bequette, they could look to the draft for a versatile end who could compete with him to immediately contribute in the sub-defense, while also developing as a backup to Jones and Ninkovich.
Scott still remains on the market and was at least a serviceable option. He could be brought back if Freeney and Abraham land elsewhere.
While a high-round option like Alex Okafor fits the mold of someone the Pats could immediately use in a number of ways, perhaps options like Margus Hunt or Devin Taylor could add some flexibility.
Is Brady's Long-Term Replacement in the Late Rounds?
With Tom Brady set for five more Super Bowl runs—at most—with the Patriots, could the time be right to pluck a late-round quarterback to develop as his heir-apparent?
While Ryan Mallet has been the rumored (h/t Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer) target of the Cleveland Browns this offseason. At this point, Mallet remains in New England, and it's unlikely, given Mallet's uneven performances in the preseason games, that he's done enough to earn the first- or second-round pick the Pats covet for him.
There's no question, Mallet has a big arm, but it's unlikely he'll dethrone Brady any time soon.
Developing quarterbacks is always good business, regardless of trying to develop one as a long-term replacement for Brady. It's the most important position on the field.
Tyler Brady of Tennessee will likely be taken too high to represent good draft value for a team like the Pats who have so few picks this season, but he fits the mold of the traditional pocket passers the Pats have continued their preference of.
A low-round option like Utah's Brad Sorensen could fit the bill on Day 3.
Are Ryan Wendell and Dan Connolly Long-Term Solutions?
Ryan Wendell and Dan Connolly both had solid seasons in 2012, but it remains unclear just how high the ceiling is with either of them.
Wendell is entering the last year of his deal, and he had the better season of the two, playing more snaps than any other player in the NFL. Wendell also scored an impressive 27.0 in run blocking in 2012, according to Pro Football Focus, numbers that suggest that he just might be the center Brady will end his career with.
Connolly has two years remaining on his deal, with cap hits of $3.33 million in 2013 and $4.08 million in 2014. He had just an average year in 2012 by Pro Football Focus' metrics, scoring an overall .2 for the season.
His salary and performance don't necessarily make him a safe bet for the roster, so look for the Patriots to take their usual low-round flyers on some offensive linemen. No one is better at developing lineman than Patriots coach Dante Scarnecchia, and he can always use fresh talent to work with.
Options like Eric Herman and Jeff Baca could be good developmental prospects available late.
How Important Is a Base-Down Coverage Linebacker?
The Patriots defense has been eaten alive in the middle of the field over the last two seasons, struggling whenever their linebackers end up in coverage. While you won't find a better threesome against the run than Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes and Dont'a Hightower, they all have their issues in the passing game.
The Patriots' dynasty defense featured a diverse assortment of linebackers that their current crop lacks. Up to 2004, the Pats were able to switch out run-stopping middle linebacker Ted Johnson, for coverage specialist Roman Phifer, but they had no such option for Brandon Spikes the last two seasons.
Dane Fletcher, who flashed potential at middle linebacker, notably with his spy coverage of Ray Rice in 2011 and 2010, could push Spikes for playtime against pass-happy teams in 2013.
Or the Pats could look to the draft to find another tool for their linebacker toolbox.
Traditional outside linebackers like Zaviar Gooden, Jelani Jenkins and Trevardo Williams who can all run, might be just what the linebacking corps needs. Or a high-round selection like Alec Ogletree would be a bold move to instantly change the complexion of the defense.
How Important Is Dennard/Talib Insurance?
Though it appears on paper that the Patriots will return their starting secondary from 2012, there is still some uncertainty.
Alfonzo Dennard was found guilty of assaulting a police officer earlier this offseason and will face sentencing on April 11. He could get up to five years in prison, though it's still unclear if prosecutors will push for jail time. Luckily, the sentencing will happen before the draft, and the Pats will know if they have their best cornerback of 2012 returning for 2013.
Aqib Talib re-signed with the Pats on a one-year deal that should have him ready to prove himself this season to win a more lucrative, long-term contract next offseason. Even if Talib plays at a Pro Bowl-level, it's likely he could be out of New England after one season.
Kyle Arrington is back on a four-year deal, bringing the only level of stability at the position, and his ability to play in the slot or on the outside certainly makes him valuable.
The long-term need at corner looks like it remains high, and given the injury history at the position, especially for Talib and Ras-I Dowling, it seems clear the Pats will need to add a corner in the draft. And who knows what a jail sentence could do to Dennard's development.
Arrington should be the primary "star," or slot corner, and he's signed long-term, so the need is primarily for an outside corner, though they could always use another slot corner to compete against Marquice Cole.
Some second-round and lower prospects who could perform in the way the Pats like on the outside include Jordan Poyer, Logan Ryan and Blidi Wreh-Wilson.
Is It Time to Evolve the Defensive Tackle Next to Wilfork?
One area we've focused on extensively this offseason is the Patriots' struggles defending the pass in their base defense, and the easiest way to improve that would be to shift away from a second defensive tackle like Kyle Love and move more toward a traditional 4-3 up-field-type, even at the expense of some run-stopping.
While CFL free-agent addition Armond Armstead could help in this capacity, the Patriots still need to upgrade the interior of their line. Vince Wilfork will be 32 years old this November, he can't continue to play more snaps than any other defensive lineman, like he has over the last two seasons.
Both Brandon Deaderick and Love are entering the final years of their deals, and while both are adequate, neither make big enough an impact in the passing game. That's where the Pats have struggled most.
Like the receiver position, this year's defensive tackle class offers a number of versatile options. Should they want to find a traditional 4-3 tackle, they could look at players such as Sheldon Richardson, Sylvester Williams or Kawann Short.
If they wanted to continue with the "double-nose" base defensive scheme, they could look at players like Johnathan Hankins, Jesse Williams or John Jenkins.
More than anything, the Patriots need to add young talent at defensive tackle. Once they know the direction they want to take their defense, they should have a number of options, especially at the end of the first round and into the second.
Can They Find an X-Receiver Who Can Click with Tom Brady?
The Patriots offense has gone through multiple evolutions over the course of Tom Brady's career. At the start, it was built on the backs of a physical run game and Brady's clutch play with receivers anyone would consider elite.
Then came the spread offense of 2007, built around Randy Moss and Wes Welker, that then evolved to the "death by a thousand cuts" short-passing offense centered around Welker and a quickly fading Deion Branch.
It's clear now, the offense will revolve around Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, but outside of those two, much of the Patriots' passing offense is still in question as we sit in early-April.
The Pats have signed Danny Amendola, who could be a excellent addition, while also kicking the tires on restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders, who would cost a third-round draft pick.
Given who is left on the free-agent market, it seems likely that, for the first time since 2007, the Pats will enter a season without a truly proven weapon at wide receiver.
Really, they have no one to blame but themselves. Their misses in free agency and the draft outside of Branch, Moss and Welker are finally coming back to haunt them.
This leaves the Patriots with no choice but to take a chance on at least one high-round receiver. The good news is that this year's draft is flush with all kinds of pass-catchers. The ideal complement for Amendola would be a potential X-receiver, with the ability to stretch the field both vertically and horizontally.
Just some of the prospects that fit that mold are Justin Hunter, Keenan Allen and Aaron Dobson.
The Pats' poor history of drafting receivers certainly will make it interesting. Finding one who can click with Brady by reading the defense at the line of scrimmage then running the right route is paramount, even more so than finding someone truly in the X-receiver mold.
The Patriots will have a number of options at the position when they draft, but this is a pick they must make and one they cannot afford to get wrong again.


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CUBAO, Quezon City – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently recognized the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) for its established system, good practices, and competencies in human resource (HR) management.
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Director Asterio Saliot led the first batch of employees who took their oath of office, committing themselves to be public servants under the Agricultural Training Institute.
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In July of 2008 Africa Bags expanded into its fifth village and formed the Chibanzi Group!
This group consists of members from several different villages that all come together within Chibanzi Village to participate in the Africa Bags project.
The group has done such a good job making our original cloth shopping bags that they were selected to be one of two groups trained to produce our reversible shoulder bags.
The men and women in the Chibanzi Africa Bags group have contribtuted a portion of their profits from the sales of their bags to build a restroom for the children of Chibanzi Village nursery.
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Civic Lab: Social Media and Viral News
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
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Alfheimr: perpendicular to Earth and Erda, the home of the high-born, pure blooded light elves, called the Ljósálfar. They are ruled by Freyr.
Baldur: son of Odin and Frigg, he is the Norse god of light and purity. Prophecy claims his death will be the first event that leads the way to Ragnarock.
Dark elves: like dwarves, the dark elves live in the shadows of caves and the deep forest. Their moon-kissed skin glows under the stars, while their ebony-black hair sparkles with the reflection of the stars. The night is their domain. Their beauty is eternal with faces that are as smooth and timeless as the marble statues created by the ancients. Their demeanor is often just as cold as those stones.
Dökkálfar: high-born, pure blooded, dark elves.
Draupnir: forged by the ancient dwarves, it is a relic that once belonged to Odin. It produces eight new golden rings every nine days. Upon Baldur's death, Odin placed this ring on his funeral pyre, but it was later retrieved by Hermod.
Freki: Old Norse, meaning either the "ravenous" or "greedy" one. He is one of two Asgardian elkhounds that accompany Odin in his travels. Since Odin never feels hunger, he feeds his meals to his dogs while filling his stomach with wine and mead.
Freya: originally, a member of the Vanir pantheon, she is the daughter of Njord, the sister of Freyr, and the wife of Oor. Known as a fertility goddess, she is associated with the production of crops. She is extremely sensual, beautiful, and an expert in love. Freya owns several magical articles of clothing, such as a necklace forged by dwarves, and a cloak of bird feathers that can shapeshift her into a falcon. When she travels, her chariot is pulled by two tabby cats. Her palace is called Folkvang. She is also known as a death goddess, and divides the slain warriors with Odin. They travel with the Valkyrie up to her hall, Sessrumnir.
Freyr: Originally, a member of the Vanir pantheon, he is the son of Njord, the twin brother of Freya, and the husband of Gerd. Known as the god of sun and rain, he is also referred to as the god of success. As a fertility god, he is the patron of bountiful harvests. Even though Freyr is considered a god of peace, he is also a brave warrior. Odin gifted him with a magic sword that never misses its target, and chose him to rule over the elves. Freyr is also called the horned god. The dwarves, Brokk and Eitri, created a magical boar called Gullinbursti to pull his chariot. Upon seeking to court Gerd as his wife, he sent Skirnir, his shield bearer and servant, to negotiate the terms of their potential marriage. Skirnir demanded his sword as a reward. Since the last Ragnarok, the location of the sword remains a mystery.
Frigg: the goddess of love, marriage, fertility, and motherhood. She is the queen of the Aesir and the wife of Odin. Frigg is clairvoyant, seeing the destiny of every person, but she knows better than to tell anyone his or her fate. Mother of Baldur, she failed to prevent his death despite her efforts to extract an oath from every object in nature to never hurt her son. The only plant she forgot was mistletoe. Loki learned of her oversight and used the weed to kill Baldur. Frigg's hall is called Fensalir.
Geri: Old Norse, meaning either the "ravenous" or "greedy" one. He is one of two Asgardian elkhounds that accompany Odin in his travels. Since Odin never feels hunger, he feeds his meals to his dogs while filling his stomach with wine and mead.
Gullinbursti: Created by the dwarves, Brokk and Eitri, for the god, Freyr. This magical boar is said to have a mane and golden bristles that glow in the dark. He pulls Freyr's chariot and is often used to represent him.
Hel: daughter of Loki and the giantess, Angrboda. According to Norse mythology, she is the ruler of Helheim.
Helheim: the realm of the dead, ruled by Hel. In Norse mythology, it is the final resting place for those who die from disease, old age, or other natural causes.
Huginn: Old Norse for the word "thought." He is one of two ravens that whisper in Odin's ears each night to convey the important events happening all around the world.
Iðunn: Member of the Aesir, and wife of Bragi. She is often considered the goddess of eternal youth and apples.
Jotun: frost giants.
Light elf: When Erda was created, the light elves that were on Earth sacrificed parts of themselves in order to stabilize the barrier that separated the two worlds. As a result, their light, as well as the strength of their innate magic were broken down into singular wavelengths.
Ljósálfar: high-born, pure blooded, light elves. They are light elves who live on Alfheimr, and are unaffected by the side effects that their kind on Earth experienced when Erda was created. Most choose to stay in Alfheimr rather than travel between dimensions.
Lofn: the goddess who arranges marriages.
Loki: member of the Norse pantheon, known as the trickster god. Loki is often associated with fire, magic, and shapeshifting. He is also the father of Hel.
Mímir: The maternal uncle of Odin, he was one of two Aesir representatives in the hostage exchange with the Vanir at the end of the Aesir-Vanir War. His name means "remember the wise one." When the Vanir realized they were tricked by the enemy, they decapitated Mímir and sent his head back to the Aesir. Odin took his head and performed powerful spells after smearing it with an herbal potion. The magic he performed was so powerful that it prevented the head from decaying, thereby enabling Mímir to continue to communicate with his nephew. Presently, Mímir acts as the guardian of the Well of Wisdom, which is located under the branches of the Yggdrasil. It is said that Odin still visits Mímir regularly at his well, and often seeks his counsel.
Mimisbrunnr: The Well of Wisdom guarded by Mímir and located beneath the branches of the Yggdrasil.
Muninn: Old Norse for the word "memory." He is one of two ravens that whisper in Odin's ears each night to convey the important events happening all around the world.
Norns: the Norse equivalent to guardian angels or Greek mythology's Fates. The BCWs recruited these special beings to select individuals who would suit their needs in order to maintain the Nexus, substantiating the boundary between Earth and Erda.
Odin: the king of the Aesir, son of Bor and Bestla, husband of Frigg, and father of Baldur, Hod, Hermod, Thor, and Vidar. He is the god of war, death, poetry, and wisdom. Even though he lives in Valhalla, his throne, Hlidskjalf, is located in his hall, Valaskjalf, in New Asgard. Odin has only one eye. The other one was traded for a drink from the Well of Knowledge. He owns the spear, Gungnir, and the ring, Draupnir. Two ravens bring him messages, and he rides a six-legged horse, while keeping two large dogs as his constant companions.
Oor: husband of Freya. Nomad by nature, he wanders across the dimensions, rarely staying in one place for too long. Freya cries rose-gold tears when she misses him.
Ragnarok: the twilight of the gods. A major battle in which the majority of the gods died. After a series of natural disasters, the world was submerged in water, but resurfaced. It was renewed and fertile, but there were only two human survivors left to repopulate the planet.
Thor: The god of thunder, lighting, storms, and strength. He has the ability to create hallowed places and protect mankind from evil. Thor is the son of Odin and Jord, the personification of Earth. He is also the husband of the golden-haired, fertility goddess, Sif. His children are Thrud, by Sif; and Mangi, Modi and Thrud by his mistress, the giantess, Jarnsaxa. His servant is Thialfi, the messenger of the gods. Often, Thor is represented by his hammer, Mjollnir. Even though he has incredible strength, he wears a belt that doubles his strength, along with iron gloves, and an iron staff, which he carries. Thor's chariot is pulled by two goats, Tanngrisni and Tanngnost. His hall is Bilskirnir, and is located in the region of Thrudheim.
Tyr: The god of war. Known as one of the patron gods of justice, his symbol is the spear. As a son of Odin, Tyr steps in to fill in the Allfather's role as ruler of the Aesir during Odin's lengthy periods of wandering. The boldest of the gods, he sacrificed his hand in order for the other gods to contain the wolf, Fenrir. His example inspires courage and heroism in battle.
Valkyrie: beautiful young women chosen by Odin from various races. They have the power to lift up the souls of brave, fallen warriors and bring them to Odin's hall, Valhalla. The Valkyrie ride to and from battles on the backs of winged horses. They can be identified by their armor, helmets, and spears. When there are no battles being fought, they act as Odin's messengers.
Vanaheim: the realm of the Vanir, located perpendicular to Earth and Erda.
Vanir: free spirits similar to modern day hippies, and the enemies of the warrior gods of the Aesir. They are mostly considered the gods and goddesses of magic, fertility, good health, wealth, good luck, and youth. After an epic war between the Vanir of Vanaheim and the Aesir of Asgard, they agreed to exchange hostages in order to keep the peace. Njord and his children, Freya and Freyr, were sent to Asgard, and eventually, much of what was known of the Vanir Pantheon was assimilated into the Aesir.
Yggdrasil: The world tree. It's location moves around Erda. The Yggdrasil is the physical representation of all the different dimensions that surround Earth and Erda. Beneath its branches lie three wells: the Well of Wisdom; the Well of Fate; and the Hvergelmir. Within its branches are the four deer that represent the four winds. It also serves as a haven for the gossiping squirrel, Ratatosk, the tree snake, Vidofnir, an eagle, and the golden rooster, while serpents gnaw its roots.


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More and more downtown LA is the place to be for live and work. As the garment industry sends more and more manufacturing over seas, many buildings are opening up their many floors to creative and business minded professionals.
The views are great, you have your pick of new restaurants for lunch, and many tenant improvements (TI)* are customized and build into the rent.
Construction abounds between Figueroa and the Jewelry District. Hair salons to bars to Bottega Louie are filling in the gaps of urban LA with charm. The area will continue to explode and the who's who will continue to live and work in DTLA.
* TI you'll hear this thrown around if you look for commercial space to lease. It's short for tenant improvements or what parts of the space the new tenant or landlord will be changing or footing the bill to change. TI is negotiated by your agent and written into your lease.
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23rd Annual California Charter Schools Conference
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Archive for October, 2011
Improvised Canning
I finally canned something! Years ago, I remember canning jam with my aunt and my grandmother, but I've always been intimidated to try it on my own. I finally worked up the nerve to can apple butter this weekend, and it worked out just fine. We had some apples left over from a recent trip with friends to Apple Hill, so I decided to try the apple butter recipe from my Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. When I had questions, I referred to the USDA Canning Guide. Here are my canning utensils, ready to go:
The only things I purchased for canning were the funnel, the "jar grabber," and the jars/lids/rings. Everything else was stuff I already had – we even improvised the canner from thrift store finds! We used a huge pot I found at Goodwill for $9, a pasta insert I found for $3, and some coiled aluminum foil to keep the pasta insert off the bottom of the pot. John easily removed the handles from the pasta insert so it would fit all the way into the pot, and we were good to go.
It worked like a charm. The pot has a tight-fitting lid, so it didn't lose much water at all during processing. I was surprised to find that we needed to add five minutes to the processing time, since we're more than 1,000 feet above sea level.
I used the "jar grabber" to safely remove the processed jars from the hot water. I think this is one special canning tool that really is necessary. It's technically called a "canning jar lifter," but I think "jar grabber" is much more accurate.
It was so exciting to hear the cans make a "pop" noise as they sealed while they were cooling. My Mom told me this was one of the best parts of the canning process, and I totally agree!
The real reward for all the hard work is the satisfaction of enjoying my homemade apple butter on toast. The bread is homemade, too. I've been trying to perfect a multi-grain recipe. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm still eating and enjoying my test loaves!
This experience taught me that canning is not as difficult as it seems. There are a lot of steps that were hard for me to understand until I thought about the big picture of the canning process. It's pretty much just sterilizing, filling the jars, and processing. I get confused when I look at the 20-step canning directions, but if I think of those three main steps on their own, it all makes sense. You don't need very much special equipment for canning fruit jams, butters, and jellies. Don't believe the hype! Just use what works, whether it's the "right" equipment or not. That's pretty much my attitude about most things, actually. 🙂
A Little Auto Body Work
Add "spray paint the car" to the list of things I never thought I'd do, but have now done. The factory clear coat on my 7-year-old Honda has held up very well. Unfortunately, I was rear-ended a few years ago, and the aftermarket clear coat the body shop used is definitely worse for the wear – it's peeled off completely in some areas.
I don't care what my car looks like, and I definitely didn't want to pay for these areas to be repainted. Nevertheless, I was starting to get a little worried that, without the protection from the clear coat, the paint would deteriorate and the metal would eventually be exposed, making it vulnerable to rust. I plan on keeping this car as long as possible, and rusted panels are not part of that plan. I decided that it was worth trying some DIY body work to make sure things don't get worse. I've never tackled a project like this before, and I was a little embarrassed when I went to the local O'Reilly Auto Parts and asked about clear coat spray paint! I knew that there was no way I would get great results by spray-painting my car, but that wasn't my goal. I just wanted to make sure the metal body panels were protected. If it was a total failure, I'd pretty much be back where I started – needing to get those areas repainted. I came home with Dupli-Color Protective Clear Coat Finish and some 2000-grit wet/dry sandpaper.
I used the sandpaper with water to remove as much of the chipped areas of the factor clear coat as possible, and to smooth the rough edge where the clear coat had flaked off. The sanding also helped rough up the existing paint and clear coat so the new spray-on clear coat would adhere better. The transition was quite a bit smoother when I was done sanding. On the right side of this photo you can see that the paint has deteriorated some and exposed the primer underneath.
I thoroughly rinsed everything with water to remove any sanding residue, then let the car air dry. Then I masked off the areas that I was going to spray with the clear coat. I decided to spray the entire section above the rear window, but only parts of the panel below it. Most of the clear coat on that panel was in good shape, and I didn't want to spray the undamaged sections. I masked off these areas with about 1 to 1.5 inches of undamaged clear coating around them, so the new clear coat would totally cover the flaking edge area.
Before I started spraying, I wiped down the areas to be painted with mineral spirits to remove any residue, then with water, then let it dry again. Then I got to spraying. The Dupli-Color paint sprayed really evenly until it was nearly empty. I made sure to start spraying off to the side, then used a slow, even motion to apply thin coats. I sprayed my first coat on one of the sections too heavily and it started to slump. Fortunately, I was able to quickly wipe it off with mineral spirits and start over, but I learned my lesson – use thin coats to start!
I ended up spraying four thin coats and two moderately thick coats. I found that as the coating built up, I could apply a thicker layer without getting any slumping. I was very careful to try to keep the can moving constantly and steadily while I was spraying, so the coating would be as even as possible. I think that applying multiple thin coats to start helped create an even base. Once everything was dry, I removed the masking.
There was a clear line where I had masked off the sections on the panel below the rear window. Not too surprising. The paint can said that any transition lines could be softened by using polishing compound after letting the clear coat cure for 48 hours. I waited the recommended time, then wet-sanded again, then used the polishing compound. I finished by applying a couple of coats of carnauba wax to protect the new clear coat. Here's the before and after of the panel above the window:
And the panel below the window:
You can still see the line from the new clear coat, but it doesn't bother me. Even though aesthetic improvement wasn't one of my goals for this project, I do think the "after" looks a lot better! The total cost of this project, including 2 cans of spray-on clear coat, one package of 2000-grit wet/dry sandpaper, polishing compound and carnauba wax, was $32.
This project wasn't quick, but it was easy. The prep work was time-consuming (but not difficult), and I think it was essential to achieving good results. I also think it's important to let everything dry thoroughly and not rush into re-sanding and polishing. All-in-all, I think this was $32 well-spent to keep my car protected so it will continue to serve me well for years to come!


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My heart will always call the Pacific Northwest my home. I'm married to a bearded man who likes to make cars go fast and when I'm not making people beautiful during the day I'm at home being silly with my best friend, who I'm lucky to call my husband. And then when I'm not sitting here telling tales on my blog I'm out wrangling my little human, Sebastian. My six-year-old dude who is the keeper of my soul and holder of my heart.
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The canons regular of the former abbey of St-Victor at Paris. The house was founded by William of Champeaux and built in 1113. The Victorines numbered among their ranks famous scholars, mystics, and poets, including Adam of St-Victor, Hugh of St-Victor, Richard of St-Victor, and Walter of St-Victor.
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Welcome to the Law School
Your success in the classroom and beyond is very important to us and successful studying starts with living a healthy lifestyle outside the classroom. With this in mind, the Law School has developed a special program for law students called Civic Professionalism at Law. The program features opportunities and resources to help students maintain physical and emotional health throughout their studies here at UWA.
We place great value on your inner development, emotional wellbeing and overall wellness. This means taking care of your social, emotional, physical and spiritual self.
Below are online resources for all law students. If you're finding it difficult to keep up with everything, the Associate Dean (Students) and the Arts and Law Student Office will do whatever they can to assist you.
Welcome! This is a Survival Guide, designed to help you make the most of your law unit and your first year at UWA..
The Faculty of Law recognises the increasingly high incidence of mental illness within the legal profession generally and within Law Schools more specifically.
Something for every law student. Mental health is one of Blackstones's main priorities in representing the interests of law students.