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MCALLEN, Texas — Texas Border Authorities are looking into an apparent near-suicide attempt inside the Hidalgo County Jail.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office reported that on Friday night, an inmate inside a holding cell had tried to hang himself with a makeshift rope padding out before getting rescued by jailers.
"The jail staff that discovered him immediately removed the makeshift rope and medical staff provided CPR to the inmate who was transported to a local area hospital for further treatment," the sheriff's office said in a prepared statement issued to Breitbart Texas.
Because of the early stages of the investigation, the inmate's name or charge was not readily available.
The near-suicide has triggered an investigation into the jail procedures and protocol "to ensure that we take appropriate action when dealing with inmates that may attempt to harm themselves."
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IFSA AUP - Directed Research in Argentina
5 semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent
- Fall: April 1
- Spring: November 1
YEAR OPTIONS: Students interested in calendar or academic year-long options should contact IFSA-Butler for deadlines, fees and more.
About AUP - Directed Research in Argentina
What are you passionate about? Do you want to study the underground art scene or how politics affects daily life? An expert in your field will work one-on-one with you to design a research project and develop your research and writing skills. You might go on to publish or present your work.
AUP - Directed Research in Argentina Benefits
- Gain valuable educational experience working with a research director to complete a directed research project
- Explore a topic that you are passionate about and prepare for your senior thesis/capstone through high-level individualized research
- Take specially designed program courses and integrated university classes with local degree-seeking students
- Convenient access to a dynamic city with unlimited things to see and do
- Opportunity to improve your Spanish in a vibrant location
- Examples of Past Directed Research Projects
- Literature and Gender within the last Dictatorship (1976-1983)
- Poverty and Public Health in Argentina
- Explore areas such as Colonia and Uruguay during an organized excursion with other program participants
- Academic advisors and tutors are available
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Academics at AUP – Directed Research in Argentina
- Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture: (3 U.S. semester credit hours) The objective of this mandatory program class is to enrich the knowledge of Spanish language in the following four areas: oral comprehension, oral expression, written expression and reading comprehension while analyzing the cultural context in which the language was developed and is currently spoken.
- Research Methodology Seminar: (6 U.S. semester credit hours)This course provides students with the theoretical and practical tools required to conduct a research study which, in this particular case, will address Argentine social reality. During the course of the research project, students will focus on a series of topics including framing a working hypothesis, searching for bibliographical material, analyzing primary and secondary sources, fieldwork, evaluating the data collected and presenting the conclusions.
Also, keep in mind:
- Yearlong courses (anual) are open only to students who plan on taking both semesters of the course.
- 1 semestre (S1) or cuatrimestre is equal to U.S. spring semester.
- 2 semestre (S2) or cuatrimestre is equal to U.S. fall semester.
Universidad Católica Argentina
- Click here to access UCA's online course catalog.
- Select a subject of interest (i.e. Ciencias Politicas). Make sure to only select subjects from the section titled "Carerras de Grado, Buenos Aires."
- Next, click on "Ver el detalle del Plan de estudios" to obtain a list of courses.
The following UCA departments are open to IFSA students:
- Facultad de Ciencias Políticas: Ciencia Política and Relaciones Internacionales
- Facultad de Filosofía y Letras: Literatura, Historia and Filosofía
- Facultad de Psicología y Educación: Psicología, Psicopedagogía and Educación
- Instituto de Comunicación Social, Periodismo y Publicidad: Publicidad and Periodismo
Universidad de Buenos Aires - Facultad de Ciencias Sociales
- Click here to access UBA-CS's online course catalog.
- Departments are listed in the header at the top of the page. Double click on the department where you would like to take classes (i.e. Ciencias Politicas).**
- Next, select "Académicas."
- Click on "Programas" to view a list of courses.
- If available, you can obtain syllabus by clicking on the document icon corresponding to the correct academic year.
The following UBA-CS departments are open to IFSA students: Sociología, Ciencia política, Ciencias de la Comunicación, Relaciones del Trabajo, Trabajo Social
**You can also view the curricular ladder for each major by returning to the Facultad de Ciencias Sociales home page, click on one of the majors listed at the top of the page, and then click on "Plan de estudios." When the page loads, you can click "Ver Plan de estudios" to view.
Universidad de Buenos Aires - Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
- Click here to access UBA-FL's online course catalog.
- Choose an area of study that interests you and click on it.
- To see course offerings, click on "Plan de estudios."
- To see syllabi (when available), click on "Programas y horarios," "Programación," or "Asignaturas," depending on the options given for that major.
The following UBA-FL departments are open to IFSA students: Letras, Geografía, Artes, Filosofía, Antropología, Ciencias de la Educación, Historia
Universidad del Salvador
- Click here to access USAL's online course catalog.
- Click on a facultad that interests you (i.e. Facultad de Ciencias Sociales).
- Choose a subject and click on it to see the course listings.
- For most subjects, only a list of courses will appear. For others, short descriptions or syllabi may be available if you click on the course title.
The following USAL departments are open to IFSA students:
- Facultad de Historia, Filosofía y Letras: Letras, Lengua Inglesa, Interpretación de Conferencias en Inglés, Traductorado Público de Inglés, Traductorado Científico Literario de Inglés, Historia, Ciencias Ambientales, Gestión de Historia de las Artes and Filosofía
- Facultad de Ciencias Sociales: Ciencia Política, Sociología, Relaciones Internacionales and Servicio Social
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Administración: Administración, Comercialización, Administración de Recursos Humanos, Sistemas de Información
- Facultad de Artes de Teatro: Escenografía and Arte Dramático
- Facultad de Psicología: Psicología and Psicopedagogía
- Escuela de Diseño: Diseño Gráfico
- Escuela de Estudios Orientales: Estudios Orientales
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
- Click here to access UTDT's online course catalog.
- Scroll down and select the major you are interested in. This will download a PDF of the courses offered. You should pay close attention to which semester the courses are offered during.**
The following departments are open to IFSA students: Departamento de Economía, Escuela de Negocios, Departamento de Ciencia Política, Departamento de Estudios Internacionales, Escuela de Historia, Departamento de Derecho.
**Disregard the instructions for international students that appear on this page. All communication should be with IFSA, not UTDT.
Volunteering while studying abroad in Buenos Aires is an enriching experience, both personally and academically. Students report that even volunteering a few hours per week enhanced their study abroad experience by providing them with access to the local culture and a deeper understanding of problems that face Argentines on a daily basis. If you are interested in participating in volunteer work, you can attend an informational session at the start of the semester in which the on-site volunteer coordinator will give a presentation on the different options and requirements for each organization. IFSA has prepared a list of places where you can volunteer to do social service. While this is purely optional, a commitment on your part is needed in order to arrange a placement. Volunteering does not earn academic credit and will not appear on your Butler University transcript. Examples of places where students may volunteer:
- Natan Gesang Primary School: teaches students English
- Pecohue Organic farm for Social Inclusion: promotes the social inclusion of young people with psychological and psychiatric issues.
- Creaidea: works towards positive development and social inclusion of children with a high IQ.
- Sociedad de Integracón Gay Lésbica Argentina: works to promote the social integration of the GLBT community in Buenos Aires.
- Maguen Avot: tutors school children.
- Donor Sangre Da Vida: provides information and support to children with cancer and their families. They hold events, campaigns, dancing workshops for children, and magazines.
- Caminantes: helps the homeless recover in any area they might need: to get a job, to have psychological support, legal support, to overcome addictions, etc.
- Fundación Leer: (literacy) encourages children to read and not to abandon primary school.
- Arte y Esperanza: Fair trade.
- Fundación Discar: holds workshops for people with Down Syndrome.
Academic Advisors
A particularly strong feature of the AUP program is our onsite academic advisors-- or, in Spanish, tutores. These are Argentine graduate students or university graduates who represent a variety of disciplines, including literature, politics, history, economics and sociology. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you'll be assigned an academic advisor to help you select an appropriate load of classes during the program orientation and meet with on a monthly basis.
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Capital IQ Secures $8 million in Series C Funding
July 15, 2002
New York, NY
Constellation Ventures, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Northwood Ventures and Gamma Investors Complete Round
Capital IQ, a leading provider of information and technology solutions to the investment banking and corporate finance community, today announced it has closed its Series C round and secured an additional $8 million in capital led by new investor Constellation Ventures, a Bear Stearns Asset Management venture capital fund. Additional investments in the round from prior investors include Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Northwood Ventures and Gamma Investors.
"Capital IQ is the clear leader in developing software analytics and tool sets for the corporate finance professional," said Clifford H. Friedman, Senior Managing Director of Constellation Ventures. "With its one-of-a-kind combination of data, analytics and deal management tools, Capital IQ continues to prove its ability to help leading financial institutions streamline business processes, reduce costs, improve client relationships and maximize their return on investment."
This third round of financing will enable the company to achieve long-term financial success. The capital will be used to continue the growth of the firm's global sales organization, support the rapid adoption of its platforms within the current customer base and to continue investing heavily in software development.
"The investment banking industry has long been burdened with technological inefficiency," said Tolga Uzuner, OM Technology Investments Partner at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein. "Capital IQ's success in rapidly building a large, global customer base clearly demonstrates its ability to develop and deliver a technology that addresses a significant business problem and creates value on a global scale."
"Commitment from such strong new investors and our existing shareholder base validates Capital IQ's progress and accelerating opportunity," said Neal Goldman, Capital IQ Managing Partner.
"Supplementing our already strong balance sheet, this additional capital will allow us to maintain market leadership by aggressively increasing the pace of platform innovation, broadening our sales and client support organization, and expanding our data sets and functionality offering," said Steve Turner, Capital IQ Managing Partner. "Investments in these areas will enable us to penetrate our current client base and target market more deeply as well as open up additional market segments."
Capital IQ introduced its product less than two years ago and has already deployed its corporate finance platform to more than 250 firms worldwide. This financing continues the Company's momentum. Capital IQ's platform is utilized by large and small investment banks, private equity and hedge funds, corporations, executive recruiters, accounting firms and other professional service organizations.
Portico Capital, a merchant bank based in Greenwich, Connecticut, advised Capital IQ in the transaction.
About Capital IQ, Inc.:
Capital IQ (
) is an integrated market intelligence and technology solution provider that enables corporate finance professionals to increase revenues, reduce expenses and be more productive. The platform combines public and private capital market intelligence, analytical tools, coverage management, transaction management, document distribution and group management tools. Capital IQ clients include large and small investment banks, private equity and hedge funds, corporations, executive recruiters, accounting firms and other professional service organizations. Capital IQ's investors include Credit Suisse First Boston, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, FleetBoston Financial, J.P. Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, SoundView Technology, Northwood Ventures, Gamma Investors, Rosetta Partners, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Proskauer Rose..
About Baird Global Private Equity
With more than 40 professionals in the United States and Europe, Baird's global private equity business has raised and managed $1 billion in capital. Baird Venture Partners (BVP) makes venture capital investments in early- to late-stage high-growth companies in three industry sectors: Business Services, Technology and Life Sciences/Health Care. Baird Capital Partners (BCP) provides late-stage growth capital or change-of-control capital to U.S.-based, middle-market companies in the areas of Business Services, Industrial Products and Technology, Communications, Consumer and Life Sciences/Health Care. Granville Baird Capital Partners (GBCP) is a long-established private equity manager targeting mid-market growth companies principally in the UK and Germany with a focus on the Business Services, Health Care, Industrial Products & Services, and Technology sectors. The group's investments are supported by Baird's full range of financial advice, operating expertise and industry research, providing a unique full-service approach to the entire private equity investment process. For more information, please visit Baird's Private Equity website at
About Constellation Ventures:
Constellation Ventures manages $450 million in venture capital through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo. The fund invests between $5 and $15 million in early to mid-stage companies that enable the distribution, management and control of information over emerging digital networks. Constellation Ventures provides its portfolio companies strategic value-added services by leveraging its Limited Partners that include Bear Stearns, Sony, Viacom, Young & Rubicam, Tribune, Dai Nippon Printing, NTT Data, Acxiom, Toyota and Singapore Technologies. For more information, please visit
About Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein:
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (DrKW) is the marketing name for the investment bank within the Corporates and Markets Division of Dresdner Bank AG, a member of the Allianz Group since July 2001. Headquartered in London, Frankfurt and New York and with an international network of offices, DrKW provides a wide range of investment bank products and services to European and international clients through its Investment Banking and Capital Markets business lines.
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Celebrate the Yuletide season with the ladies of Grand Harmony Chorus as we ring in the holidays in 4-part harmony!
Christmas classics and holiday favourites will be performed by the chorus and several of our quartets.
GOODIES: A mix of sweet and salty snacks (cookies, squares, and other yummies), tea/coffee/juice at intermission.
Doors open at 1:00 PM with entertainment starting at 1:30 PM at the Elmira Lions Hall (40 South Street West, Elmira, ON).


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Google Chrome browser overtakes Firefox
"We can look forward to a fascinating battle between Microsoft and Google as the pace of growth of Chrome suggests that it will become a real rival to Internet Explorer globally," Aodhan Cullen, StatCounter chief executive, said in a statement.
In November Chrome saw its market share roughly doubling from a year ago to 25.7 per cent, while Internet Explorer's share dropped to 40.6 per cent from 48.2 per cent.
The market share of Firefox -- which is popular in Europe -- slipped globally to 25.2 per cent from 31.2 per cent.
Apple Inc's Safari is a distant No 4 on the market with a 5.9 per cent share of all browsing, with No 5 Opera
controlling 1.8 percent of the market. StatCounter statistics are based on aggregate data from more than 3 million websites with a sample of more than 15 billion page views per month.


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Becca Dudley presents Simon Cowell's top 5 moments!
From grumpy juice to crashing a golf buggy, we've just LOVED Simon Cowell's antics on this year's The X Factor and Becca Dudley did too!
Check out her top 5 moments now...
Mr Cowell returns to The X Factor panel this year, meaning there was nowhere to hide for our new bunch of singing hopefuls! Can he score another winner like Leona? Watch his space!
From grumpy juice to crashing a golf buggy, we've just LOVED Simon Cowell's antics on this year's The X Factor and Becca Dudley did too!
Check out her top 5 moments now...
Rak-Su's battle bus rolled into their hometown of Watford yesterday (28th November), and it's safe to say the crowds were definitely feeling the boys!
From going back to school to a special performance at Watford F.C. (complete with support from Simon), here's what went down in pics...
Both Rak-Su and Lemonade are hoping Simon will take a chance on them for Live Shows, but with the competition fiercer than ever, who will grab that final spot?
For Simon, it's a "no brainer" as Rak-Su sail through to the Live Shows, with Lemonade's dreams of making it to the next round left a little flat...
With The Cutkelvins taking Simon's first place at the Live Shows, who will be next to join them out of Jack & Joel and Sean & Conor Price?
And, with Simon not a fan of Jack & Joel's song choices, it's brother duo Sean & Conor Price who take that coveted second spot! Bring on the bro hug...
It would mean everything to The Cutkelvins to make the Live Shows, with Simon the only one who can make or break their dreams.
But, when he asks them if they like pressure, there's only one way The Cutkelvins are heading and that's through to the next round!
Simon can only take three Groups through to the Live Shows but, will the New Girl Band be one of them?
With Simon stating he feels there are "a lot of issues" with the group, he delivers the blow that they will not be going through to the next round. See how they took the news above...
Cheryl is looking forward to seeing what Sean & Conor Price can do but, will their rendition of Pink's What About Us see them through to the Live Shows?
With Simon saying their performance was "so good" and Cheryl praising their confidence, the brothers are hoping they've done enough for one of those final three places!
Myles may only have eyes for Cheryl, but it's Simon who Rak-Su will need to impress for a place at Live Shows. Will he be a fan of their original track, Palm Tree?
Cheryl believes they've got global appeal and with Simon agreeing that their timing couldn't be better, it seems they are both feelin' Rak-Su!


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Art Smart is an interactive scavenger hunt that incorporates online and offline behaviors to motivate citizens in Jackson to seek out public art and explore resources available to their families. With a focus on family, this project was inspired to make the process of viewing art not only engaging, but also informational.
There are a number of public arts scattered throughout Jackson, Michigan that hold a great amount of historical and cultural significance to the community. Through our interviews with citizens, we found that kids activities are the best way to engage both kids and parents. After a series of brainstorming, sketching and communicating with our partner, we came up with this Art Smart game.
There are four steps to complete this scavenger hunt: complete the online trivia game to unlock the scavenger hunt map; visit the art sites and take photo; upload photos and share on social network; get the personalized certificate with your own photos.
We picked 6 art pieces for our initial design. The trivia game's framework is made for easy reuse with new pieces and clues and can be used for a variety of projects that incorporate Google Maps.


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Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, is pregnant and will keep the baby and marry the father, a senior aide to Sen. John McCain confirmed to CNN Tuesday. ***And now is a fine time to review a few highlights of John McCain's family planning voting record:
The 17-year-old, a senior in high school, is about five months along, in her second trimester, according to the aide.
- He voted against requiring health care plans to cover birth control (3/22/03).
- He voted against comprehensive, medically accurate education (7/25/06).
- He voted against international family planning funding (3/14/96).
- He voted against funding to prevent teen and unintended pregnancies (3/17/05).
- He voted against public education for emergency contraception (3/17/05).
- And he voted against restoring Medicaid funding that could be used for family planning for low-income women (3/17/05).


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Web Site Promotion
Promoting and marketing a web site is an absolutely vital part any any online business operation. Too often, a company's budget and resources are blown on producing the web site, with little commitment or resources left over to maintain and promote it properly afterwards.
The big dot cons typically spend 65% or more of their funds on marketing, but traditional businesses often struggle to invest just one or two percent of their revenues on this vital task.
Result – many businesses are lost in cyberspace! The initial investment cost in producing the web site is thrown away, because nobody knows it's there.
Promoting your web site is an essentiall but often neglected activity. And like any good web site, it is never finished – promotion is an ongoing process. It need not be expensive though. All it takes is a little time and thought.
Before embarking on a serious promotional campaign make sure the site is up to scratch. Is it fully functional? Does it have the right content? It is a good idea to get a Web Site Health Check to identify any problems and see what can be improved, before telling the world about it.
The absolutely essential steps to take once you are satisfied with the site are:
Tell your customers
Tell your friends and colleagues
Make sure every item of stationery has the web address on it – including all outgoing emails.
Make sure the Title, Keyword and Description meta tags (in the HTML Head section) are correctly coded for every web page.
Register with the Search Engines and Directories
There is more to be done to make any real impact – and that's where we can offer professional help and advice.
Site Promotion Tips
Here are just some of the other things you could be doing to drive traffic to your site:
Search Engines – They're largely free and can make a big impact on your visitor statistics. See the Search Engine section for more details.
Email Newsletters – The online version of a targeted mailshot to people who've agreed to receive such material.
Cross Linking – Swap links with complementary web sites. Join web rings.
Affiliate Schemes – Join a group which gets other people to sell your products and services for you.
Newsgroups – Post informative messages to relevant newsgroups – without 'spamming'.
Banner Ads – Either paid for on other popular sites, or 'free' through a banner exchange program.
Viral Marketing – It's not catching, but can be highly effective! Derivative of word of mouth marketing but more controllable.
Press Releases – Write snappy news items, and highlight your URL.
Special Offers – Offer a special deal, competition, game or something of value to pull visitors to your site.
Content – Ultimately, content is King! If you haven't got the content right, people will not want to visit anyway!


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Understanding Scholarship Displacement
Every student should always be on the lookout for scholarships. What's not to love about money for college that doesn't need to be paid back?
Private scholarships are a fantastic way of cutting college costs, but students need to be aware of a policy known as scholarship displacement, which can complicate plans to pay for school.
How Does Scholarship Displacement Work?
Each year, students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information on this form determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The difference between a college's total cost of attendance (COA) and EFC is your financial need.
Winning a private scholarship may reduce this financial need, which means your financial aid package could be reduced accordingly. Colleges handle these scenarios differently. Some may reduce some of your loans or work-study with the private scholarship you've received. This is an ideal situation because you'll have fewer loans to pay off after college. Other institutions may reduce a grant or scholarship from the college, which doesn't give you the same financial gain because your debt at graduation isn't decreased.
According to a white paper from the National Scholarship Providers Association, four-fifths of colleges and universities reduce loans and work-study when a student receives a private scholarship and is overawarded, or has more need-based financial aid than actual financial need. Half of the schools contacted the scholarship provider or student to determine how to deal with the situation. That's good news for most students who receive a private scholarship!
What Do I Do If My Private Scholarship is Displaced?
You've worked hard to earn your scholarships, so the last thing you want to do is see the award subtracted from a grant rather than a loan.
Cappex Publisher Mark Kantrowitz, a financial aid and college planning author, has a few suggestions for students who find themselves in this situation.
- Contact your scholarship provider. Private scholarship providers may have had other students experience scholarship displacement and know which strategies have worked in getting colleges to compromise. They may also be able to work with the college themselves on your behalf.
- Ask the college to allow the outside scholarship to replace unmet need. Explain why you are unable to work during the summer and how borrowing from private student loan programs is not an option. Such an argument may be particularly effective for low-income students.
- Ask your college for an adjustment to the cost of attendance to reflect actual costs. Keep receipts from textbook purchases to demonstrate that the allowance for textbooks underestimates the actual costs. If you have high dependent care costs, high costs for transportation to/from school or other unusual costs, ask the college to increase your cost of attendance to compensate.
- Ask the scholarship provider to defer the scholarship to a subsequent year if having too many scholarships during the freshman year is causing displacement.
- If the scholarship is restricted to tuition and fees, ask the scholarship provider to allow the scholarship to be used for other purposes, if the limitation is leading to displacement.
Should I Bother Applying for Scholarships?
Yes! Applying for scholarships is key to reducing your college costs, and 80 percent of colleges and universities will reduce your loans or work requirements if you receive a private scholarship. Even if you want to attend the 20 percent of schools that may decrease institutional or state aid, you may be able to work with the scholarship provider or college to get the outcome that's most financially beneficial.
When financial aid and federal student loans aren't enough to cover all college costs, consider financing the gap with private student loans. Shop around to find the loans that best fit your needs.


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Be Smart, Be Professional and Be Polite
Wedding Photography Attitude and Appearance – As I said before, first impressions count for a lot when a wedding couple look for their photographer and your attitude and appearance is no exception. They want to know that you will be smart, on time and professional during what is generally one of the biggest days of their lives.
When you first meet, be on time, polite and forthcoming with any information about yourself and your business. If you appear unsure of what you are offering or how to conduct yourself, they will know and they won't like it…bye-bye booking.
Put together a good, reasonable price list together with varying packages and learn it well. You should also be prepared to barter a little and throw in a few freebies or allow the couple to haggle a bit, especially if your "patch" is quite saturated with wedding photographers.
Don't get too "anal" and think you and your work are above this, times have changed and there is more emerging talent ready to take your place than ever before…learn to deal with it. (But remember this is just my opinion…please feel free to do as you please).
After a year you can look back and see what mistakes you made and work out how to rectify them in the future!
You should carry the same principles throughout the time you spend with the couple including the day itself. A light-hearted, professional and confident manner backed up with a strong and impressive portfolio and fair price structure will get you plenty of work in the wedding photography business.
A few testimonials wouldn't hurt either and you only get those if you follow the guidance above.
Remember to dress accordingly also. I live and work in Spain and wear just my Speedos most of the time (joke), although I can afford to be a little liberal and stick to smart trousers and short sleeved shirt.
It also depends on the function. For example, I have a large Jewish wedding booked this year in the Park Lane Hotel in London and even though it hasn't been discussed, I will almost certainly be "dressing up" more than usual simply out of respect for the couple and the venue.
Note: I will even be "covering my head" in the usual Jewish tradition during certain aspects of the day. (I am British and quite the atheist, but still respect other people's religions and beliefs; it all goes a long way to helping your reputation grow).
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5:2 Diet Photos is a visual guide to help you achieve your 500 or 600 calorie target when following the 5:2 diet (it does not give detailed information on the 5:2 diet itself). For ease of use, the book is split into 3 sections: Recipes, Snacks and Individual Foods.
The first part of the book contains 60 tasty recipes to use on your fast days, ranging from 105 to 385 calories. Each recipe is for 1 portion but can be scaled up for more people if required. They are quick to make, high in nutrients and low in calories. The apple symbol shows how many 5-a-day fruit & veg portions are in the recipe.
We have included a snack section, which includes 30 easy-to-prepare dishes, all under 100 calories.
Individual Foods
The remaining pages in the book contain over 500 individual food photos, showing the calories in a wide selection of popular foods. This information gives you the flexibility to create a meal plan that works for you, while still eating foods you enjoy. The visual method allows you to quickly select foods in appropriate portion sizes, to make up your 500 or 600 calorie allowance.
All the above offers great support on fast days, and can also be used on non-fasting days to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
How do I use this book to create a meal plan?
1. Decide how to split your calorie allowance for the day. For example, your 500 calories could be made up of:
2. Browse the book to decide what you want to eat for each meal. This may be a combination of Recipes, Snacks and foods from the Individual Foods section. Choose portions to stay within your calorie budget for each meal. Remember that all snacks and drinks must be taken into consideration.
3. Use the traffic light system, described opposite, to choose portions that are high in protein (to keep you feeling fuller) and low in fat. Try to get as many of your 5-a-day fruit & veg portions as you can, even on fasting days.
Judging portion sizes
To help with scale, each photo displays either a knife & fork or a dessert spoon. You can compare your dinnerware with that shown in the book. All food, recipes & snacks are displayed on plates or bowls of the following sizes:
The weight of each portion is always stated below the photo. You can use this to double-check your portion size by weighing your food.
Traffic light system
The book uses a traffic light system for protein and fat. Foods high in protein will keep you fuller for longer, therefore you will see a green traffic light for foods with 10g or more of protein. Low-fat foods are generally healthier and more suitable for fasting days; foods with 2g of fat or less are displayed in green. The traffic light system makes it quick and easy to select healthy, filling foods.


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L.L. Bean's Website delivers an exceptional home page experience, thanks to attractive imagery, strong brand-values messaging and a generally clean layout, according the judges in the 2010 MCM Awards. And the impressive home page was just one factor in LLBean.com taking a Silver Award this year in the Apparel, Sales Over $20 Million category.
Why it won a Silver
Judges appreciated the attention to detail in terms of branding and merchandising. How strong is Bean's branding online? Even if you take away the logo from the home page, "you'll still immediately know it's L.L. Bean," said one panelist.
The site also does a good job promoting the cataloger's signature stellar service: Bean's customer service messaging and contact info is evident from home page through the checkout process.
The use of rich media and technologies helps bring the L.L. Bean products to life. For example, judges were keen on the use of actual fabric swatches to show alternate looks vs. the use of a color block. Shoppers without a fashion sense can choose a "shop by outfit" option to keep from clashing.
"Product options and cross-sells are clear and easy to find," a judge said. "I love that each product has multiple views, and the shop-by-outfit feature is simple and compelling."
Bean also takes user-generated content to a new level with the addition of customer bios to reviews. That way, a browser can read not just the review, but determine if the reviewer is someone whose product likes and dislikes are similar or if the reviewer is not relevant.
Why it didn't win a Gold Some of the online merchandising functions could be sharper. For example, most cross-sell options on the site made sense, but other options were not logical. "Adding hiking boots to my shopping bag provided 'you might also consider' suggestions including flip-flops, jeans and another hiking boot," said one judge. "Where are the socks?"


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Matisse never had a palette so beautiful as this gorgeous University Park Golf & Country Club home! Tropical sunsets abound in one of SW Florida's most desirable gated golf & country club communities. Located in the heart of Langley Park - only minutes to Gulf beaches, the community also offers tennis, exercise & fitness, close to the UTC, shopping, restaurants & all the conveniences! This masterpiece has marvelous road appeal boasting contemporary Florida Mediterranean style with an exquisite brick paver circular drive & elegant Florida Sandhill Crane Sculpture as its centerpiece! Beautiful mature trees & custom landscaping complete the more than a quarter-acre lot for this stunning model home! This property can serve as host to the most elegant social events with its contemporary updated features, formal living space & sweeping panoramic views over the inground pool/spa/lanai screen enclosure! Freshly painted & updated interior! Private entry to community with manned gate house, architectural lighting & gated access. Impeccable taste is evident through custom textured paint & finishes, ceramic/carpeted/wood floors, walk-in closets, solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops & designer fixtures, den/office/library, central security system, irrigation system, gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances & professional hooded exhaust, cathedral & tray ceilings, outdoor kitchen & fireplace - all designed to accommodate your active Florida lifestyle! Home is offered as AS-IS with Right To Inspect.
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New Organ Tuition Course 2018
Diocese of Limerick in association with the National Liturgy Centre
are delighted to offer a new Organ Tuition for Liturgy Course 2018
Bishop Leahy has welcomed the invitation from the National Liturgy Centre to offer an NLC-accredited organ tuition here in Limerick diocese, starting this March.
The course: The Organ Tuition for Liturgy programme is a transition course from piano/keyboard to organ. It provides an opportunity for those who have basic keyboard skills (grade 4/5) to be introduced into the role of church organist, playing a two manual organ (either pipe or pedal) with full pedal board. The certificates offered to participants will have three levels: foundation, senior level and advanced.
The content: The course consists of 20 sessions of organ tuition, 4 hours of liturgical formation and an NLC exam. Organ tuition will be offered as a series of weekly group classes (1 ½ hours per class, with 2-5 participants), and a one day liturgy formation class would be offered at a midway point.
Bernadette Kiely is our Organ Tutor. Bernadette holds qualifications in organ teaching and performance in addition to piano teaching qualifications. She has many years of experience in teaching both instruments and formerly held the positions of Head of Piano, Head of Organ and Head of Examinations in Limerick School of Music. She is currently registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland and is Organist and Choir Director at St John's Cathedral. As a former member of the Advisory Committee on Church Music based in the National Centre for Liturgy (Maynooth) she has contributed to the development of this training course for liturgical organists.
Columba McCann is our tutor for the Liturgical Formation section of the course. Columba McCann OSB is a monk in Glenstal Abbey. He has studied at the Pontifical Liturgical Institute in Rome, and lectured in liturgical studies in Holy Cross College and the National Centre for Liturgy. He is a former chairman of the Dublin Diocesan Liturgical Commission.
The cost: €750 per annum includes all course tuition and exams. This would not include participants' costs in purchasing books or other materials, and in practise time.
When & where: The course will run over two 10 week semesters before and after the summer. It is envisaged that organ tuition will be held in St John's Cathedral on a weekday afternoon, though the class times may be amended to better suit participants after the first class gathering, on Wed March 7th .
Application and requirements: The application form should be completed and returned before Friday, March 2nd, and a follow up phone call will take place with each applicant before the first class. Participants must have access to a two manual organ (either pipe or pedal) with full pedal board, on which to practise for the duration of the course – we may be able to assist with such access if requested. Contact details are on the application form.


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As an investor who prefers to use options to make long-term, instead of speculative, trades, I often cringe when I read articles touting strangles, straddles, other more complicated spreads and, worse yet, directional bets on volatile stocks.
I say "worse yet" because at least when you put on a non-directional spread, you give yourself a fighting chance if you're wrong. Going long a call or a put into an earnings report often mixes a recipe for disaster.
Unless I am writing a call or a put, I rarely execute options trades right in front of an earnings report, particularly on potentially volatile stocks. If I am long an option prior to a quarterly call, I make sure I go in-the-money and/or use long-dated contracts so that I have a mix of intrinsic value and time to hang my hat on if things go south.
In this article, I discuss a pair of options strategies that make the most sense for long-term investors looking to collect income and possibly establish a long-term position in a stock around earnings. It's important to consider the intent of the articles I write, specifically ones that deal with options. The trades I outline will not work for all investors; instead, I hope to demystify the mechanics of relatively basic options strategies so that you can use them on stocks suitable for your portfolio at a time that's right for you.
Covered Calls and Cash-Secured Puts
Although roughly 75% of my portfolio tends toward a buy-and-hold philosophy, often in dividend-paying stocks, I think most portfolios can and should make room for speculation and active trading strategies. An excellent way to work active trading into a long-term investment plan involves moving between covered calls and cash-secured puts, though not necessarily in that order. Earnings season can represent an excellent time to sell options because implied volatility often sends premiums higher ahead of a major event.
Let's consider an example. When using the following strategy, you must come to terms with yourself on several important qualifiers before executing the trade:
- If you write a covered call, you must be content with the point at which you cap your potential profits.
- If you write a covered call, you must be all right with the possibility that the stock drops below your break-even point on the trade, which would result in on-paper losses.
- If you write a cash-secured put, you must be OK with the chance that the market price of the underlying stock drops below -- maybe even well below -- the strike price of the put you sold.
Simply put, from my perspective, you must be long-term bullish on the stocks you write covered calls and cash-secured puts on, particularly around earnings, because you could be left holding a stock at a loss.
Apple (AAPL)
If you are long-term bullish Apple and have cash on the sidelines to buy the stock, consider selling the Apple May $605 put. As of Monday's close, you would collect $18.40 ($1,840) in premium that you keep no matter what. If Apple breaches $605 between now and options expiration day, you run the "risk" of getting put shares and having to buy 100 shares of Apple for $605 apiece for every put you sold, regardless of Apple's market price. Because of the premium you received for writing the call, you would not start to lose money on this trade until Apple traded below $586.66 ($605 strike minus the $18.40 premium).
Of course, this trade anticipates a pullback in the stock. If you do not see that happening, you can always increase the strike price to something closer to or around-the-money. Again, just make sure you're comfortable buying the stock at that particular strike.
In the event that you get put shares, you could simply hang on to them and proceed as you would with any other stock transaction. But to keep the income train rolling, you could look out to June come mid-May and write out-of-the-money Apple covered calls against your position. When you select a covered call strike, you have to consider your cost basis on the stock and make certain that if you get your shares called away, you'll be happy with the price you're getting.
For instance, in this example, if you get put Apple at $605 (with a breakeven of $586.66), you'll want to use those numbers in conjunction with covered call strike prices to calculate your return in the event your shares get called away. Writing the Apple June $630 call would cap your profit at 4.1% using $605 as a cost basis and at 7.4% when you factor in the premium and use $586.66 as your cost basis.
Of course, you could turn this series of options trades around, particularly if you anticipate strength post-earnings. You could write the covered call first. From this perspective, I would consider selling the Apple May $660 call and collecting $22.15 ($2,215), as of Monday's close. If Apple soars post-earnings and you end up getting your shares called away, you've realized a roughly 7.2% gain.
To come to that number I used Monday's closing price of $636.23 on Apple. One hundred shares would run you $63,623. If you put in an order to sell your shares at $660, you would turn a 3.7% profit if it gets triggered. When you factor in the covered call income of $22.15, however, you generate gross proceeds of $68,215 and a 7.2% gain. That's powerful stuff, particularly if you enter the virtuous cycle by turning around and selling an Apple cash-secured put after you get your shares called away in a covered call trade.
Disclosure: At the time of publication, Rocco Pendola held no positions in AAPL.
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Ralph and Martha joined together in marriage last week at The Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Santa Clara. After the Mass the family and friends gathered at Triton Art Museum to celebrate in the beautiful gallery and on the grounds where they could enjoy the perfect May weather! The wedding was a unique combination of Polish and Indian customs; Indian food for dinner, Polish snacks later in the evening and lots of music and dancing that were unique to each side- oh and some hilarious games put together by Martha's side of the family to round out the night! Coming from a Polish background myself, it was so fun to see some of the traditions and hear some of the songs that I haven't experienced as much now that I've moved away from my childhood hometown. Thank you Ralph and Martha for asking me to photograph your wedding and letting me be a part of your day!
And thank you to Darin Reyes and his videography crew for setting up this beautiful shot! Can't wait to see the sure-to-be gorgeous video from the day.
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Everyone knows that aging causes lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. You may not realize, however, just how aging the dark spots, called age spots, can be. By using sunscreen wisely and adding treatments that can undo the damage you've done in the past, you can minimize and prevent age spots today.
Know Your Sunscreen
Skin protection starts with sunscreen, and the most important factor in choosing a sunscreen is knowing its SPF, or skin protection factor. A sunscreen's SPF is a measurement of the percentage of the sun's rays that make it past the protective barrier and onto your skin. For example, if you're wearing a lotion that is SPF 20, one-twentieth of the sun's damaging rays will reach your skin. Choose sunscreen with a high SPF, and make sure it blocks both type of UV rays. UVA rays cause most of the visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and age spots, while UVB rays cause painful sunburns. Protect yourself against both with a full spectrum sun block.
Apply Sunscreen Correctly
Start by putting on your sunscreen at least 15 minutes before you leave the house. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using approximately 1 full ounce of sunscreen to cover the exposed parts of your body. Sunscreen decays upon contact with the sun, so you also need to reapply it regularly, especially if you get wet. Pat the sunscreen or sunblock onto your skin gently, so that it forms a good layer of defense against the sun. Good sunscreen use is the best way to prevent age spots and to keep any you've already gotten from getting darker and more noticeable.
Undo Earlier Damage
There are a few options for fixing the damage that the sun has done to your face. Ingredients like Vitamin C or Vitamin A have been shown to repair damaged skin and reduce some signs of aging. For age spots specifically, consider using a hydroquinone face cream on affected areas, although a non-hydroquinone cream like Skin Enhancer by Dermesse may prove less irritating to already damaged skin. Regular moisturizing will make your skin tone appear smoother and more even.
Protect yourself from the sun now and your future self will be grateful. Almost all preventable signs of aging are caused or increased by sun damage, and though age spots can be reduced, it's better to prevent them.


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Envision a place that dedicates itself to the whole child at a time the rest of the world overlooks him. RCBA Middle School is that place. Here, each child is given teachers, coaches and opportunities that foster growth at every level. While building catapults, reading Johnny Tremain, cleaning and painting an inner city literacy center, memorizing scripture or practicing tennis serves, our students discover truth in the context of a world that is safe to explore because it's created by God.
We endeavor to encourage students in their deepening love of Christ and the knowledge of His truth. Through our chapels, Bible studies, curriculum and daily interaction with teachers, our students find emotional and spiritual support, as well as a place of intellectual challenge.
Early adolescence is a time of transition. Our role is to prepare students for meeting the challenges during this significant time of change. The middle school years are filled with energy and excitement, and we want to make the most of this dynamic and formative window of time by focusing on three essential elements: a community of faith, a company of friends and a house of learning.


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7 February 2018
Tower Club Singapore
Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted just about every aspect of our lives, promising faster answers, better outcomes and improved productivity. Today AI is being used as a new approach to cyber defense. It augments human intelligence to help security analysts sort large volumes of data at a speed and scale that no person can match. This reduces security incident response time which is critical to winning the battle against cybersecurity threats.
A lunch-time talk was organised on 7 February for CISOs, CIOs, Heads of IT Security and IT Security Managers to understand how AI is being applied to detect and respond to threats in enterprises of all sizes and sectors. Our guest speaker, Mr Max Heinemeyer, Director of Threat Hunting, Darktrace demonstrated how machine learning and AI algorithms can be leveraged to mimic the intelligence of the human immune system and establish a normal 'pattern of life' for all users and devices on the network. By identifying deviations from this evolving baseline, security teams can detect and fight back to emerging threats in seconds, before they become headlines.
Mr Manish Madan, Head of IT, Canadian International School also shared his experience as a customer who has successfully strengthened his organisation's cyber defense using machine learning and AI.
Many thanks to Darktrace hosting this lunch session and for sharing their knowledge and expertise with fellow members.


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Great match preview on the Tigers website, worth a look!! Quite in depth preview and they seem to know more about our players than us?
The bloke hasn't got a clue.
The bloke hasn't got a clue.
about what in particular Bri?
IMO he's written a very balanced and accurate assessment of the current situation.
The bloke hasn't got a clue.
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I've always heard that Soulcycle is one of those things you have to experience for yourself. This past Friday, I took advantage of an introductory promotion to join the "Soulcycle Friday night out" event. So, instead of the usual ~$34+shoes, I paid $20 with a free shoe rental. Add in the fact that Devin was named one of the best instructors of Soulcycle nationwide, and it seemed like the perfect time to try!
I've gone to a few other spinning studios in Chicago, but Soulcycle was always hyped up in my brain as something super different or unique. I had even been to Dynamo three times in Paris this past spring, which I now realize basically a more chic "knockoff version" of Soulcycle!
The class process was similar to any other on Classpass or Mind and Body – you check in online, sign in when you get there, and then prepare for the class. I flagged down a staff member and was able to get set up.
The first big difference I noticed was that the bikes at Soulcycle are CLOSE! I've been going to Studio Three in River North, which has stadium seating (and some breathing room) between the bikes. If the girl in front of me leaned back while I leaned forward (which unfortunately happened a lot), we were basically hitting each other!
Another big difference was the arm section. A lot of times, the arm section can feel very "tacked on" to a spinning workout, ex. "now, we're doing arms for 5.5 minutes". At Soulcycle, we were encouraged to move our shoulders and do more "dance-type" moves throughout the entire class. It felt a teensy bit more organic to me.
I will say that I liked the fact that there are no metrics or "metric boards" at Soulcycle. I was able to focus on my own pace of exercise. As there are no metrics on the bike itself, you have to control what resistance feels good and feels challenging.
The instructor was great and had really good music, although the music at the Soulcycle Loop location was LOUD. The girl next to me even brought earplugs! One of the most surprising things to me was the length of the class. It felt like we were in and out so quickly compared to other spinning classes! More than half the class seemed to be gone before the stretch even began.
As part of the Friday night out event, I got a goody bag full of treats. My favorite was the Alex and Ani Charity by Design Bike Bangle with charm. We also got a Tarte reusable water bottle, protein bars, Soulcycle sunglasses, a small mirror and a Soulcycle cellphone card case. (Plus, I love the shiny metallic silver Soulcycle bag it came in! My groceries never felt so exclusive!) There also were opportunities for hair braiding and makeup application.
Overall, I prefer Studio Three's spinning as there is more breathing room between bikes, and the Peloton bikes are a teeny bit more comfortable. I would highly recommend checking out Soulcycle for one of its special events though – the Friday night out was well worth it for $20! Good luck in your spinning endeavors!


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Some of these services include:
Completed Assessments We provide the candidate with a questionnaire to fill out, which helps us assess candidate's eligibility for employment/placement. Information regarding job history, types of products a candidate has marketed or sold in the past, clinical and higher education degrees achieved, and EEOC tracking data will be asked for and provided to the client.
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We interview candidates one on one via recorded SKYPE interview, and assess their strengths and weaknesses. We then send the interview to the clients upon their request; this saves clients time and money on a first impression experience. Our unique service is beneficial to candidates because it offers more visibility and personification to the employment placement process.
Video Resumes
We record a 3-5 minute segment of the candidate's verbal representation of their individual career paths and goals. The Lee Weber Group provides the client with the video, while also assessing the candidate's on-screen performance.
The Lee Weber Group belongs to two recruiting Networks, First Interview and U.S. Recruiters. These networks are comprised of 400 other recruiting agencies nation wide. We work together behind the scenes to find top talent, and eliminate the need for our clients to utilize multiple agencies. This streamlines the hiring process and creates less work for the client. We are also a preferred LinkedIn Member, and have a national presence with the medical community on LinkedIn.
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The Lee Weber Group has, at its disposal, an extensive database that allows fast access to thousands of qualified candidates. Candidates can be telephone-screened and presented for the live interview process within five business days. Candidates are chosen based on client-defined or industry specific parameters.
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Join Stonewall Columbus for the March Lesbian Tennis Mixer at Olympic Indoor Tennis Club. All skill levels are welcome! As usual, this is a doubles only mixer format.
Court fees and tennis balls are included with your $10 fee. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! No refunds.
Participation is limited to 16 people, so if you are interested in playing don't wait to register.
Si vous êtes le propriétaire de l'event, vous pouvez vous connecter et demander son transfert sur votre compte.
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The Black Hole
Apple has a new invention coming soon. Read more to find out what it is and when you can get it.
By: Alex Taylor
The Black Hole is a holographic phone and it is coming out in 2020. Look below to find out what it looks like.
Now, let's compare the phones from Apple's past and future.
The Black Hole is designed by Josselin Zaïgouche. The Black Hole can be four different forms:
a charging base, a prism, a black hole and a gift box.
Zoom in to see the different forms.
What is the most exciting addition with the Black Hole? The prism. In prism mode, the control ball will levitate when you open your hand. All the functions and applications can then be controlled in midair with the aid of holographs by just tapping the apps with your fingers. Just by opening the palm of your hand, you will now be able to control the "smartest" smart phone yet.
The black ball that is hovering is the prism.
Now, I am sure you are wondering, how does this holographic phone charge and what is so exciting about a phone charging? If you have the Black Hole in the charging base, the Black Hole not only charges but it also can be used as a desktop device, still projecting the needed interface. Below you can see the Black Hole at its charging stage.
Here is the Black Hole projecting a holograph!
Here is a short video from which I got some information:
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Hundreds of thousands of practices and hospitals have foregone bulky paper charts in favor of electronic health record (EHR) systems. Electronic health records (EHRs) have become a necessity for large scale health systems and a way to keep more thorough, timely records for patients.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognize the value in using EHRs, having established "meaningful use" incentives to encourage providers and hospitals to make the transition to this technology as part of the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The incentive focuses on improving patient outcomes through the meaningful use of technology in the medical setting.
The goals for increasing meaningful use have been lofty; just this year CMS Administrators and Farzad Mostashari, M.D., National Coordinator for Health IT, announced a goal to have 100,000 new providers enrolled in the program by year's end. That goal was reached months ahead of schedule: over 100,000 received the incentive by June, 2012.
Not everyone is happy about the incentive payments though. The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee recently asked HHS to suspend the incentive payments, claiming that providers were being asked to do too little to quality for the payments and that HHS was "squandering taxpayer dollars" by providing incentives. The claims that the incentives have been wasted seem to focus largely on too low a standard and the fact that the program has largely been concerned with increasing participation into EHR programs. Given the exorbitant cost of technology and implementing a new system for health systems, the incentives are a way to encourage participation and reward those practices that have been objectives outlined by CMS.
Absent incentive payments, it appears that EHRs have a tangible benefit to providers. A recent research letter published in the Archives of Internal Medicine claims that EHR use in Massachusetts led to a drop in liability claims. The data fails to show a causative relationship, but there is at least some evidence that use of EHRs may positively impact the patient experience and provide for more detailed records.
The discussion of whether incentives should be provided and what benefits they may provide on the technical and financial side cannot lose sight of the importance of patient experience. While EHR technology does allow for immediate access to the chart for providers and real time updating (waiting for the medical transcriptionist to dictate a chart note becomes antiquated), many doctors are realizing that having the best technology does not necessarily mean that implementation of EHR systems will improve their patient's experiences.
A recent article in the American Medical News explored how "common blunders" associated with EHR implementation "can alienate" patients. The article addressed the side of EHR that has less to do with technology and more to do with the users—the doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and billing staff that must learn a new system and way of performing their work. There are many areas where implementation of a project of this scale (and expense) can be improved in order to maintain sanity and positive patient experiences. No one wants to visit the doctor just to sit and watch someone focus on a computer screen searching for information. Likewise, most patients value having the one-on-one interaction with their doctor; when that dialogue is interrupted by a computer and the already limited face time with the physician is diminished, patients may feel that technology is impeding their ability to get quality attention and care with their doctor.
Patients may also need to become their own health advocates as EHR becomes more prevalent. Just as the electronic record may provide the physician with more information, it may also make it more difficult to review the patient's chart or lead to merely checking boxes rather than having a detailed discussion about a patient's complaints. A recent visit to my own doctor led me to these considerations. I asked whether I needed to have a test repeated and as he reviewed five years of records that led to his recommendation to get the test repeated, I realized that had I not mentioned anything it is unlikely he would have been cued to look at the old chart system and those prior records, and would have not recommended the test. Patients must be aware of this and advocate for themselves in all encounters with medical professionals. Do not assume that because it was in your chart, or you believed it was in your chart, that your doctor remembers everything.


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Homophobia in Football: It's Getting Better. Kind Of.
Just after NFL players speak out supporting same-sex marriage, a college linebacker gets kicked off of his team for kissing a man.
I'm kind of an a-hole when it comes to Christmas in that a few years ago, I stopped exchanging presents. The only person getting a gift this year is my 13-year-old homeless secret santa (who's getting a rad Shaun White skaterboard dontcha know). I feel like giving "stuff" is wasteful and if I really need something, I just buy it. I know, I know: I'm such a grinch. But a grinch with extra closet space!
Anyway, if I were asking for presents, this is all the stuff I'd want. You know, besides peace and love and oh, who am I kidding: Pass the eggnog. Please.


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Chicagoans, come out to see the grand finale of Chicago Fashion Focus Week, and view the latest collections of our city's very own finest designers tomorrow night, for StyleChicago's 8th season of The Art of Fashion Runway Show. It has been a hectic week for Chicago's fashion industry with showcases, pop up shops, panels, and events happening all over the city. Chicago Fashion Focus Week is directed to enhance some of our city's biggest and emerging fashion members, nurture their talent and elevate the city's fashion market.
StyleChicago's fashion show and weekend shopping event, closes out the week and has been one of the city's biggest fashion productions for the past number of years. Chicago designer, Christina Monely, has recently returned back home from New York Fashion Week which has opened many doors for her, and her designs for her line, Christina Karin, have been picked up by a great few stores including the shops of the Four Seasons. Monley is happy to be back home and is preparing to show her collection that walked the New York runways to her hometown in tomorrow night's runway show event. The show also features designers Alyce Paris, Annie Andrews, Calvin Tran, Eva Pazola, Hector Javier-MonArrez, Heidi Hess, J. Toor, Mark Roscoe, Shernett Swaby, Squasht and Voyeur by Vex.
So get dressed up, grab your friends, come on out and celebrate the beautiful work of clothing designers that represent your city!
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All ticketed guests for the evening show will receive complimentary, express entry to the Official After-Party (9-11pm) at IO Urban Roofscape at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago.


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Vintage and Antique Linens by Em's Heart
Vintage Linen Damask Napkins
Monogrammed "LLM"
Item Number N58707
Superior quality medium to heavy vintage linen double damask is beautifully monogrammed with a triple monogram, "LLM" in the center of each napkin. Exceptional hand embroidery is executed in the style of Appenzell with seed stitching, 5 lobed posies and the classic silvery gray floss that enhances and defines the work. Formal, creamy white linen damask is soft but quite substantial. A wide damask inner border of large blooming roses encircles the monogram. Hems are perfectly sewn by hand with teeny tiny stitches. These are exceptional in every way-- a wonderful set for your trousseau. Every girl needs at least one amazing set like this for her best dinner on her best table. Excellent condition, freshly laundered and pressed. c.1920's - 1940's 22.5" X 21.5"
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8 vintage monogrammed damask napkins, "LLM"
Antique monogramming and collecting information for your trousseau...
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Em's Heart Antique Linens
(864) 430-0372
PO Box 2613 Greer, SC 29652
All website content, including but not limited to text, photos, custom colors,
custom forms, borders, buttons, tables and emblems are the sole intellectual property of Lynn Adams
and may not be used or copied without expressed written permission.
All requests will be considered. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
©2002-2011 Property of Lynn Adams,
Em's Heart LLC All Rights Reserved


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My path to the Wake Forest Evening MBA program began when, after 10 years of active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, I decided to leave active duty military service. My return to civilian life coincided with the announcement of the military drawdown – a reduction in our nation's armed services.
I decided on three priorities for my transition:
- Remain active in the Marine Corps Reserve, which has opened countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, networking, and proven fulfilling beyond my expectations.
- Seek a career path that would endure for years to come, and provide opportunities for continued growth.
- Pursue an MBA. I chose Wake Forest University School of Business and the Winston-Salem Evening MBA program.
Outstanding students
Wake Forest boasts outstanding students, with a can-do attitude, and the desire to help their classmates be successful. These are my classmates. Wake Forest also has ties with major industry players and innovators and hosts networking events where these industry leaders come to find their future leaders. The faculty and staff have a sincere interest in seeing students not only find work, but find rewarding work. Looking for the next opportunity has been an exciting adventure. While I am anxious to make the leap into a new career, I'm not worried. The support is immense and consultative. I believe that my next career move will be lasting and rewarding. As I'm working to complete my transition into a meaningful career with the incredible support that Wake Forest offers, I'm earning a world-class education.
Faculty support
While education opportunities are what the individual makes of them professors at the School of Business go out of their way to ensure that their students have every opportunity and all the tools to be successful. They are available in person and readily respond to emails. They understand that we have obligations, and while the requirements for completing a class are non-negotiable, for legitimate life or work events they go above and beyond to make sure that we have the opportunity to complete the requirements. I was on reserve duty during a final exam after communicating the situation my professor allowed me to take it as soon as I returned to the area, and he stayed at Farrell Hall until after 10 pm to allow me to finish. Of course, part of that is on him for creating a four hour exam, but I appreciate the level of student dedication such actions display. For sincere needs, they really do all they can to ensure their students have every opportunity for success.
Competitive and close-knit
The final aspect of my Wake Forest experience is the culture. It's as competitive as any industry, and it's as close knit as family. I've run half-marathons with classmates through Winston-Salem where we pointed out competitors to overtake. I ran a 24-hour race with probably the most competitive person on the face of the earth (I mean that as a compliment, and I believe she'd take it as such.), an NCAA champion, study partner, and great friend who'd never let a teammate down.
I've celebrated personal recognition with my Wake Forest family. In January 2015, I was promoted to the rank of Major in the Marine Corps Reserve. That was an incredible day, and Wake Forest played a huge role. I was allowed to be promoted in the Bern Beatty Colloquium, the most incredible room in Farrell Hall. Kevin Bender, Executive Director of the Evening MBA program, and US Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, took time from his busy life and weekend to serve as the promoting officer. Classmates with families, careers, homework, and scarce free time made time to share this event with me. I continue to be amazed at the culture. Our motto is Pro Humanitate, and for the Evening MBA students this is not lip service. We are there for each other. We work hard and we play hard!
There is nothing easy about embarking on this adventure, but I have yet to find anything easy to be particularly rewarding. This program is not for the faint of heart, and it's not for lone wolves. It is for people who have something special to give, and for those who want to lead special lives. I am amazed at the things my classmates are doing every day in their various professions.
This program is not for the faint of heart, and it's not for lone wolves. It is for people who have something special to give, and for those who want to lead special lives.
I definitely chose the right place to begin life again as a civilian, and I am grateful that Wake Forest chose me for this opportunity. This program has been incredible, and I expect to have a heavy heart when we graduate, but that, too, will be an exciting new beginning.


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Classic fashion earrings designed with the touch of edginess and elegance. These are stylized with a spider design making it quite a trendy wear. They are accommodated with silver crystal studs giving them a very refined and delicate touch. At the back of these are fish hooks which eradicates any danger of them falling off and so make them a safe wear. These are lined with silver metal castings assuring their durability. These earrings have a 11/4 inch drop making them dangle and shine on your ear. They only weigh about 0.2 oz making them easier to carry.
- Color : Silver
- Material : Clear Crystal Rhinestones, Metal Casting, Rhodium Plated
- Dimensions (Size) : Approx. 1.4" Drop x 0.9" W (Fish Hook)
- Style : Halloween, Spider, Dangle Style, Fashion
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Zinara, will not be held responsible for any losses incurred when responding to the circulating e-mails and Whatsapp messages with regards the Tollgate Attendants advertisements.
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Patient Forms, Map and Directions to Richmond Office
Your first visit to Kenneth E. Stoner, DDS establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. To understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, please read through this page. You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There's also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment.
Mission Statement
We want you to have a healthy mouth with a smile you are proud of and teeth that feel as good as they look.
To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:
- Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
- Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
- Exceed your expectations.
- Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
- Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.
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Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit:
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Driving Directions
To Broad Street Location
From I-64 take Staples Mill Road East. Proceed 1/2 miles to Broad St. and turn right. We are several buildings past the Krispy Kream Doughnut on the right. Lots of parking in the rear of building.
We are on West Broad Street across from Willow Lawn Shopping Center, just up from the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store. We are in a one story brick building next to Yellow Shades of Light.
To Meadowdale Location
150 S.- Chippenham Pkwy. to the Hopkins Rd. exit. Take a Right onto Meadowdale Blvd.
At the next light, near McDonalds, take a Left and then a Left into the Meadowdale Shopping Center. We are located a couple of doors down from Food Lion.


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Cleaning Companies in New Southgate
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Our team of supervisors are friendly faces that regularly attend all client sites. Their priority is to check that all cleaning is of the highest standard. They make sure any issues are resolved before they become problems. All our site supervisors are promoted from within the company so we can be sure they are able to deliver to the standards of work that we expect.
We offer a comprehensive variety of solutions ranging from contract cleaning and maintenance, to removals and laundry services. Understanding London's working environment, our aim is to provide a reliable and efficient one stop service solution. Our unique approach to design a tailor made programme of works distinguish us from the competition.
Securaclean Ltd Office Services in London Offer a wider range of office cleaning services in and around London with a dedicated perfectionist approach. Subsequently the company has grown dramatically over the past 7 years. We originally started out as a small London business with just 6 members of staff we now have nearly 200, all of which have specialist knowledge in the field of office services and
Carpeting is a major investment in your home, and regular cleaning is necessary to keep it looking new. Just as the clothes we wear need regular washing to keep them fresh and hygienic, so carpets require periodic cleaning. Accumulated soil and grit are major causes of reduced carpet life, and enable destructive and health harmful mites and bacteria to work unchecked.
Amber Gold Group is a young and very fast growing company that provides service to residential and commercial customers in the London area. Our ultimate aim is to provide comprehensive and exemplary services to all our customers. All our employees have been thoroughly checked for references and work experience. Our house cleaners are key holders for the majority of our customers.
The company was established in 1987 to provide a wide range of high standard cleaning services at competitive rates. We now have a form and loyal customer base, with the majority of our new clients being generated by recommendation. We are a family run business and our management, which has over 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry, is dedicated to providing a service of outstanding quality
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Clean Lifestyle was founded in 2000 as a small family run domestic cleaning company. Understanding our clients' needs was the key factor that ensured the quality and reliability of our service and helped us grow fast. Our service comes with little extras like ironing at no extra cost (HouseKeeper Package) and same day/short notice arrangements. You can book a cleaning visit for every day of the week
Established for over 16 years, London-based Principle Cleaning Services has proved the consistency of its high quality office and cleaning support by winning major national industry awards for five years running. Praise from clients - Shakespeare's Globe and the Insolvency Service - enabled us to gain two top titles in the Kimberly-Clark Golden Service Awards.
Office & contract commercial cleaning company based in London, UK. Our committed and experienced team of professional cleaners are trained to the highest standard to make sure that your building is cleaned in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Excellent contract cleaning company. They have cleaned a few of our London offices & have


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How long does a car battery last?
On average a car battery should last three to five years. Several factors can shorten a battery's lifespan, such as frequent short car journeys. Car batteries which are consistently only partially charged will often have only half the lifespan of a constantly fully charged battery. On average a car needs to run for at least 20 minutes for the alternator to fully charge the battery. A battery's life can also be shortened if it's being used to power electronic devices like TVs and DVD players.
With the increased emphasis on electronics today's vehicles need even more battery power. Even the most heavy-duty car batteries will lose their ability to store enough power over time. When a battery is approaching the end of its useful life, there will usually be ample warning signs and clues such as an illuminated 'charge' light on the dashboard, dimming headlights, and an engine which is slow to start.
Modern vehicle computer and security systems create a small but constant drain on batteries. Even when the vehicle is parked and the engine switched off, a period of inactivity - a fortnight or even less - can cause a car battery to die and need to be changed or recharged. No fun when you're returning to the airport car park after your annual fortnight in the sun!
It is usually a straightforward job to replace a car battery. Find a trusted, local garage to do the job for you at Book My Garage or call one of our expert mechanics on 03304 004439 to check if you have a problem with your battery and help you choose the best garage to fix it.


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Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream helps treat cuts and minor wounds.
Supporting the healing of damaged skin, Bepanthen® Antiseptic Cream is an all-purpose antiseptic cream for the effective treatment of cuts, abrasions, scalds, insect bites, stings and sunburn.
Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream can be used for the gentle and effective care of skin irritations and mothers cracked or damaged nipples during lactation (Wash nipples to remove cream prior to breastfeeding).
Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream helps the skin to repair and is even suitable to be used on baby's skin.
NB. Often used for tattoo aftercare.
* Always check for allergies/sensitivities to listed ingredients e.g. not suitable for those with lanolin/wool-fat allergies.
Associated Products: Aftercare Cream Containers, Aftercare Kits
Active: Benzalkonium Chloride 500mcg/g
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