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Is it possible that a chance meeting with a stranger can make you question EVERYTHING you thought you wanted? Caroline tries to carry on with her life as if nothing has changed...but the truth is, nothing can ever be the same.
Chance Encounters is an emotional love story about trusting and following your heart, even when it's leading you down a difficult path.
Sometimes other hearts have to break in order to keep yours intact.
"This novel is beautifully written with charming characters you'll fall in love with. Highly recommend!" -Mera's YA Book List
"Chance Encounters is a wonderful story about love and heartache. Possibly the greatest instant connection between two characters that i've ever read. It will make you think twice about doubting soul-mates." -Colleen Hoover, author of Slammed
"This deeply heart wrenching love story of star-crossed lovers will convince you of the existence of soul mates. Chance Encounters is a beautiful and engrossing read!" -Michelle Warren, author of Wander Dust
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Chance Encounters Playlist:
Hummingbird- Trey Lockerbie
Cold Heart- Schulyer Fisk
How- Maroon 5
Lives Entwined- Matthew Mayfield
Desperate- Miranda Lambert
Only You- Yaz
Melt Away- Mariah Carey
Missing You- John Waite
Gotta Be Next To You- Todd Carey
Fading- Rihanna
Rolling in the Deep- Adele
I've Been Loving You Too Long- Otis Redding
Just So You Know- Jesse McCartney
Til The End of Time- Mariah Carey
Talking to the Moon- Bruno Mars
She's so California- Gary Allan
Don't Look Now- Far East Movement
Your Love- The Outfield
In the Shape of a Heart- Jackson Browne
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Atlanta Braves -- Signed 3B Ray McWhite, SS Brad Newell, 2B William Wood, OF Antonio Williams, OF Zachary Collins. Assigned McWhite and Newell to Rookie League Danville, Wood and Williams to Rookie League West Palm Beach, and Collins to Rookie League Idaho Falls.
Boston Red Sox -- Activated SS John Valentin from the 15-day DL. Optioned IF Luis Ortiz to Triple-A Pawtucket.
California Angels -- Placed IF Damion Easley on 15-day DL, retroactive to May 30. Recalled IF Mark Dalesandro from Vancouver.
Colorado Rockies -- Placed P Darren Holmes on the 15-day DL. Recalled P Lance Painter from Colorado Springs.
Florida Marlins -- Signed SS Victor Rodriguez, P Matthew Meadows, P Chad Miles, P Jeremy Ross, P Randy Shagena, P Joel Stephen Holland, OF Jose Camilo, IF Lionel Hastings, IF Walter White and C Theodore McCartney.

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More than 30 Native American artists, craftpersons and vendors will be selling an incredible array of goods at the Collinsville historic site's interpretive center Nov. 27-29.
COLLINSVILLE — Looking for unique holiday gifts? Need a dose of artistic inspiration? The annual Native American Holiday Market at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site offers both right after Thanksgiving, from Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 29.
More than 30 Native American artists, craftpersons and vendors will be selling an incredible array of goods at the Collinsville historic site's interpretive center. Their work includes paintings, drawings, baskets, beadwork, pottery, metal work, wood carvings, feather work, decorated gourds and jewelry of all types. All items are Indian-made and most reflect some aspect of native culture.
The artisans come from a variety of tribal affiliations, including Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Potawatomi, Cherokee, Arapaho, Meskwaki, Ho-Chunk, Seminole, Oglala Sioux, Chickasaw and Athabaskan.
Crafts and artwork will be available in all price ranges.
The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission fee, but donations of $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $2 for students and $15 for families are suggested.
Food will be available Saturday and Sunday, served by the Thomas Edward Smith family from Overland Park, Kan. The treats include meat pies, frybread, Indian tacos, walking tacos, hot dogs and soup.
For the first time there will be demonstrations and performances at the market.
Eight-year-old writer and composer Makani Mato-Toyela of the United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya will present three original musical pieces at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. His sister, Makasha Mato-Toyela, will speak at 3 p.m. Saturday about the Cherokee belief in "Little People." And Sunday at 3, Will Harjo of the Muscogee Creek will explain the different types of wood used for making flutes and demonstrate the different tones and sounds they produce.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is just eight miles from downtown St. Louis off Interstates 55-70 (Exit 6) and Interstate 255 (Exit 24) on Collinsville Road. The site is closed Mondays and Tuesdays but open Wednesday through Sunday.
For information, call (618) 346-5160 or go to www.cahokiamounds.org.


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For the faculty members whose main focus is teaching undergraduate students, PCMI offers the opportunity to renew excitement about mathematics, talk with peers about new teaching approaches, address some challenging research questions, and interact with the broader mathematical community. Each year the theme of the UFP bridges the research and education themes of the Summer Session.
The 26th Annual PCMI Summer Session will be held June 30 – July 20, 2016.
Click HERE to apply to the Undergraduate Faculty Program.
Richard De Veaux, Williams College
The 2016 Undergraduate Faculty Program will be run as a workshop on Data Science. The aim will be for participating faculty from Statistics, Computer Science, and related disciplines to share approaches to teaching Data Science at the undergraduate level, case studies that have worked well and to begin to form a consensus on what shape an undergraduate program in Data Science might take.
The program will run for three weeks; in the first half of the program, the faculty participants will present their experiences in teaching Data Science. In the second half we will work in groups to find material, possible research problems and directions that are suitable for undergraduate exploration. By the end of the three weeks we plan to have a draft outlining what an undergraduate curriculum in Data Science should look like.
The Coordinators of PCMI's Undergraduate Faculty Program are Steven Cox, Rice University, and Thomas Garrity, Williams College.


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I have decided to come out of retirement and try one last time for the Tour de France. I made my decision this morning just before I started my first training practice.
What . . . you didn't know I went into retirement from cycling? When I retired I figured that a person in their 40's couldn't compete with 20 year olds who were using steroids.
Why did I decide to un-retire? Well, I figured since ALL of the riders are using growth enhancement drugs or steroids, they will all get disqualified from the tour and the pool of eligible riders will be low.
Last night while I was watching "The Voice" I had an "ah ah" moment. Why can't a 40 year old compete? Just in case I decided to un-retire, I mapped out my training practice program for the next couple of weeks last night.
Knowing that I needed to start slow, I will not ride the first week. I will start off with some brisk runs.
This morning I woke up and said I can do it. I started with doing some laps. Yep, down and up my driveway. I figured I would do 10 laps just to get started.
The problem is when I got started, going down the driveway was pretty easy. Getting back up was hard. I know you must be wondering since my driveway is fairly flat but the 10 mph wind was a little unbearable. For my first practice I got 1 lap in. Tomorrow I plan on doubling this.
I know I'm starting off slow, but people only remember the finish. Do you think Lance Armstrong started off as an elite rider? No way, he had some road bumps in his journey.
I'll keep my blog updated on my progress and if you're in France for the tour, stop by and say "hi" to the Over-The-Hill Team. Oh yeah, that is my team's name.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Quotes About NasaQuotes about: Nasa
Do you realize that the 850 billion dollar bank bailout, that sum of money is greater than the entire 50 year running budget of NASA. And so when someone says, 'We don't have enough money for this space probe.' No, it's not that you don't have enough money. It's that the distribution of money that you're spending is warped in some way that you are removing the only thing that gives people something to dream about tomorrow.
NASA was invented as a response to Cold War steps. There are those who presumed that we went to the moon because we're explorers. We went to the moon because we were at war with the Soviet Union. And so when it became clear that they (Soviet Union) were not going to the moon, we're done with the moon.
The news media reported the $250 million as an unthinkably huge waste of money and proclaimed that something was wrong with NASA. The result was an investigation and a congressional hearing. Not to defend failure, but $250 million is not much more than the cost to produce Kevin Costner's film flop Waterworld.
'As a fraction of your tax dollar today, what is the total cost of all spaceborne telescopes, planetary probes, the rovers on Mars, the International Space Station, the space shuttle, telescopes yet to orbit, and missions yet to fly?' Answer: one-half of one percent of each tax dollar. Half a penny. I'd prefer it were more: perhaps two cents on the dollar. Even during the storied Apollo era, peak NASA spending amounted to little more than four cents on the tax dollar.
If NASA were advancing a space frontier there would be challenges you've never seen before. You have to be creative and you have to patent some new idea. You get to Mars...well, how do we get the water from the soil? I gotta invent a new device that will do that. And the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, how can we use that? Can we breathe the oxygen from the carbon dioxide?
When NASA makes discoveries they are profound and they make headlines, everyone takes notice. It drives dialogue and, today, it would drive the blogosphere. It would drive the projects the kids do in school. So you wouldn't even need programs to try and stimulate curiosity. You wouldn't need programs to try to convince people that science literacy is good. Because they're going to want to participate on this epic adventure that we call space exploration.
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Dear Dr. Donohue: Please print some information on Raynaud's disease. I have read some, but many people don't even know what it is. -- G.G.
Dear G.G: Nature gave us intelligent arteries. When skin is exposed to cold, arteries constrict to conserve body heat.
With Raynaud's disease, arteries have lost some of their intelligence. They constrict on exposure to cold, but they go too far. The constriction blocks blood flow to the fingers and hands (sometimes to toes and feet). Fingers blanche. In a few minutes, blood trapped in the fingers by the constriction loses its oxygen and turns blue. So do the fingers. When the artery constriction finally relaxes, a surge of blood turns the fingers red. It's a very patriotic reaction -- red, white and blue, but not in that order.
Often Raynaud's happens on its own, without an associated illness. However, it can be a warning that a more sinister illness lies under the surface. Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma -- hard skin -- are a few examples of illnesses that coexist with Raynaud's. The doctor has to make more than a cursory effort to discover whether one of those illnesses is present.
Keeping warm is the prime concern of a Raynaud's patient. Even in sweltering weather, reaching into the freezer to retrieve an ice cube can bring on an attack.
For those with repeated attacks, nitroglycerin and nitrates, medicines used for angina chest pain, can sometimes diminished the exuberant artery constriction of Raynaud's. Nifedipine, a heart and blood pressure medicine, is another possible choice to keep Raynaud's at bay.
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TQ5946 : Footbridge over the Botany Stream
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A small distributary of the River Medway. It leaves the main channel just west of the town centre and rejoins east of the centre. This stream takes excess water from the main channel, helping to protect the centre of town from flooding. It passes close by the town gasworks, after which it is named. A sub-distributary off the Gasworks Stream is The botany Stream.
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HONOLULU (HAWAIINEWSNOW) - The Dubai financial crisis may be easing. Dubai World, the Emirate's real estate arm, which said last week it needs more time to repay $59 billion in debt, now says it really needs only to restructure less than half of that debt, $26 billion, and, it's in talks with banks to do that.
So the biggest stock market slump in months may turn out to be a great big 'nevermind'. Dubai World is a player in the US hotel business. It owns the Mandarin Oriental New York, and half of the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. Dubai World owns the City Center Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, which opens to the public today.
Fitch ratings says US hotels generally have lost half their value since peaking in 2007. That's temporary, of course. Their value will rebound in better times when there is easier credit. Prices are artificially low because no one is selling hotels today unless they absolutely have to, and then they take what they can get.
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Super Bowl 51 For Dummies: Everything You Need To Know About This Weekend's Event
In case you've been too caught up in Beyonce's pregnancy announcement to remember — Super Bowl is this weekend. So in the off chance you have no idea what's happening on Sunday for the main event, we got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about the big game.
WHO: The New England Patriots will take on the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
WHEN: Super Bowl LI will be on Sunday, February 5, 3:30 p.m. on Fox.
PERFORMANCES: Coming on the heels of last year's National Anthem, Lady Gaga will take center field for the big halftime show alongside legendary singer Tony Bennett. "The thing is, is it's such a big world stage in terms of how many people see it and it's been done so many times," Gaga said during a recent press conference. "I think the challenge is to look at it and say, 'What can I do differently, how can I elevate certain little things here and there and also make it about the music?'"
Singing the National Anthem will be country star Luke Bryan.
WILL BEYONCE JOIN GAGA?: Now on to more important things: Will Beyonce join Gaga on stage? There were rumors circulating that Beyonce was going to collaborate with the singer given Houston is Bey's hometown. We also can't forget that pair has worked together before on two major tracks,"Telephone" and "Video Phone."
Also, given the recent string of announcements by Bey, it would make sense. Earlier this week, the 35-year-old announced that she is expecting twins and on Thursday, it was confirmed that the singer will be performing at the Grammy Awards later this month. And … it was just last year that the singer delivered her controversial "Formation" performance during the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show.
Unfortunately, Gaga shut down the rumors during a press conference, suggesting, "She's always very inspiring and gives great advice, she's a very focused and genuine performer."
COMMERCIALS: During the game, expect to see commercials by Snickers, Intel, Buffalo Wild Wings, Squarespace, Lexus, Skittles and Avocados. A series of the visuals have already been leaked so for a quick preview, see below.
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Ashley Williams. I as a woman hate this article because for one, it doesn't tell me ANYTHING of importance to the actual game. My husband is hyped and I was hoping for some background info on the game: on who's who, who's the important players, who was the runner up for the superbowl, who beat who… Nothing. All I get are info on lady gaga and beyonce, and commercials. No wonder guys think we're airheads!
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The Bhuj Bole Chhe team thanks all of you, people of Bhuj, for the warm welcome you gave to our initiative.
We hope you will also join the movement and start sharing your ideas, stories or concerns on our platform.
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The Bhuj Bole Chhe team thanks all of you, people of Bhuj, for the warm welcome you gave to our initiative.
કિરણભાઈ ધોળકિયા દ્વારા રચિત કાર્ટુન।
Kutch has a rich culture of diversity which is reflected today in many ways, through the art, dance, music, crafts and incredible stories that inhabit the collective Kutchi memory. Kutch is also an eventful region, for the best and for the worst.
Slums - the word that creates an image of compact houses, filth and unhealthy surroundings in our minds, exist in almost all nations of the world. Slums have been defined as run-down areas of a city characterized by substandard housing, squalor and lacking in tenure security (UN-HABITAT).
On March 8th, International Women's Day, Bhuj got a brand new people's office. The Bhuj Setu and Mahiti Mitra Center opened near Sarpat Gate. High ranking officials from Bhuj's Nagar Palika, BHADA and Kutch Collector's office came to join in the festivities.
Find below list of Bhuj Councelors with their address, ward and contact numbers.
The information has been updated on the 4th of April 2014.
If you find any mistake, please contact us.
There are currently 42 Counselors in Bhuj.
English version is coming soon
Online directory of all health professionals in Bhuj city (Doctors, Clinics, Dentist, Gynecologist, Ambulance, etc)
We need your help to keep this database up to date!
English version is coming soon
Prevention is better than cure....
This building, located on the north side of Hamirsar lake, is actually not very old. It was first used as "Bhuj Court" and then passed to the "home guard office".
It is now abandonned.


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Delhi Daredevils has defeated Gujarat Lions by two wickets in a close contest as they once again chase down a big total yet again. It was young Shreyas Iyer who scored 96 runs under pressure to defy Gujarat a win. It was a dead rubber as both teams are out of Indian Premier League along with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Delhi won the toss and elected to bowl first, at Green Park, Kanpur. All the three IPL matches played at Kanpur were won by the team batting second. This was the first match at Green Park Kanpur this season.
Dwayne Smith's poor form continues as he was run out on 8. Lions captain, Suresh Raina was undone by speedster Cummins & Ishan Kishan was caught off Mishra bowling as Gujarat were reduced to 56 for 3 after 6.3 overs. It was Aaron Finch and Dinesh Karthik 92 runs partnership propelled Gujarat in the middle overs. Karthik was first to fall after scoring 40 of 28 balls but Finch brought up his half-century and was undone by Mohammed Shami in the penultimate over. He remained the top scorer adding 69 off 39 balls as Gujarat finished the inning with 195 on the scoreboard.
This young man shined bright like a diamond tonight!#DhoomDhamaka#DDTweets#GLvDD#DilDilliHai pic.twitter.com/MJzvBSzbBi
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In the chase, Samson was dismissed by Sangwan Rishabh Pant was caught short of the crease courtesy to direct him from Suresh Raina from the slip position. It was Shreyas Iyer punished the loose Lions bowling and kept Delhi in contention. First, he involved in 57 run partnership with Karun Nair and then 61 run partnership with Cummins. He was dismissed on 96 in the last over and DD still required 8 runs off 4 balls. It was Amit Mishra who took his team home by smashing 8 off 2 balls.


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A short peek into the behind-the-scenes world of Pantone. Short interviews with John Maeda, Swiss Miss and more. More info at Creative Review.
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This weekend city biker was riding on this hot sunny day. He wanted to drink a cold
beer and wanted to find a bar where other bikers go to drink beer.
So, as he pulled into this little town he noticed some choppers and some bikers at this little bar. He pulls in and goes into the bar to have a beer.
He noticed that a lot of the bikers were wearing patches and some wearing their colors. Some of these guys looked really mean. As he went in the bar he decided that he better take his gun in with him.
He parked his bike right by the front door. Some of the bikers in there took a look at him and decided to mess with him a little bit, so they sent someone out to hide this guy's bike around the back of the bar.
He ordered a beer and decided to walk out side to check on his bike. OMG, IT WAS GONE, NOT THERE .
He walks back inside and pulls out his gun, fires one shot into one of the the wooden posts in there. He got everyones attention.
He goes 'HEY LOOK HERE, MY DAM BIKE IS MISSING OUTSIDE and WHEN I FINISH MY BEER AND GO BACK OUTSIDE IT BETTER BE THERE RIGHT WHERE I LEFT IT or I DONT WANT TO HAVE TO DO WHAT I DID AT THE LAST BAR WHERE I WAS.
So he sat down and the other bikers got real quiet. The Bar Tender goes over to him and says "what did you do at the last bar about your bike?" the guy says, "I'll tell you after I check on my bike and it had better be back right where I left it".
So after he finishes his beer he walks outside to check on his bike. WOW, IT WAS BACK and RIGHT WHERE HE PARKED IT. He walks back into the Bar and says, "I'll be leaving now. You guys have all have a nice day now."
Bartender goes: "HEY WAIT A MINUTE, WHAT DID YOU DO AT THE LAST BAR WHEN YOUR BIKE WAS MISSING?"
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Cole Rolland is a guitarist and music producer from Ontario, Canada. Over the past few years, Cole has managed to gather a large following of over 250,000 YouTube subscribers and over 30,000,000 video views. Being self-taught from the age of 10, Cole has grown up on the stylings of guitar players such as Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Synyster Gates and John Petrucci, and these have clearly influenced the current sound we hear from him today.
Cole currently uses the LCT 550 in collaboration with partner Lauren Babic to record covers for YouTube in a home studio. "LEWITT seriously holds it down when it comes to consistency and quality. I'm beyond impressed with what they are producing and more than happy to say that the clarity, reliability, and warmth that the LCT 550 microphone delivers more than suffice to create the sound I'm looking for. I'm so pleased to be a part of the LEWITT family, great product and great people!"
In 2017, Cole Rolland will continue to release more original music alongside the covers that he's become know for over the past years of producing content on YouTube.


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Seeing how I love garlic, this is great info. This year I plan on planting a resource garden. Basically a garden of stuff that I enjoy, I have the room to grow, and will grow. I have a great green thumb so I'm really looking forward to this. I've grown a variety if trees, plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers. The key is how you feed them and nuture them. I'll be posting pictures of my various pet projects 🙂
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The meat and potatoes of any course (traditional, hybrid, or online) is the content, and as the instructor, you are the chef. For some students you may alter the recipe (less pepper, hold the gravy, well done) but in the end, the way you present your content is how it will be digested. Depending on your reflection from the previous post, you should already have some ideas on how you plan to present your content. In fact, you may simply click upload or be able to tweak/adjust what you already have as far as presentation material.
Let me stop for a moment here and have a brief sidebar. Many instructional designers will read the previous sentence and scoff at the idea of uploading what you do face to face and using the same format online. I acknowledge what they are saying and feel they have merit, I even somewhat agree, but here are my thoughts in that regard. As a first year teacher/professor you went with the resources, ideas, and techniques you had and have hopefully developed more with each passing year. In the same way with online teaching, I feel it is okay to start with what you have and adapt, increasing your ability as you go. We can agree to disagree, but my second thought is (despite how it is delivered) if the material is not good enough for online, why are we using it face to face. Yes, pedagogy is different as well as interaction, and different tools can be utilized (the point which continues below), but content is content. Some may think I am being to simplistic in this post, but the focus here is getting instructors started. As with anything in life, you dive deeper with experience and understanding. Okay, thanks for the brief detour now lets get back to the conversation.
As you decide how you are going to present your course content, then the design of your course begins to take shape. I hold to the philosophy of allowing content to shape the course, and not the course structure dictating the content. In later posts we will discuss the ADDIE model of instructional design which supports this line of thought, but you can see the basic idea in the graphic below. In the diagram note the constant evaluation & revision. Teaching, whether traditional or online should always be a never ending process. Hopefully if teaching is your chosen profession that excites you. If not, see my earlier post titled "Once you stop learning, you start dying"
- presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, etc.)
- Tegrity video lecture & desktop sharing
- Adobe Connect Live meetings/lectures
- iTunesU - podcasts or video lectures
- Voice Thread - interactive discussions
- ScreenCasting, Skype, or Google+
- Google Docs/Apps
- watch2gether.com - live discussion during a video
Again, these are but a few of the tools/ways content can be delivered, but enough to get someone started. If you have some that you enjoy using or are effective, please comment below and include links if they are web/cloud based. Next blog we will discuss course navigation.


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Like many folks, I am a big fan of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the 19th century "Prince of Preachers" in London. Funny story...when I was going through preparation for a very rigorous verbal examination for ordination, someone told me "Don't quote anyone but Calvin, Luther or Spurgeon."
As a fan of Spurgeon, I have also long been a fan of his devotionals "Morning by Morning" and "Evening by Evening." Of late these have often been put together, as a single volume or on various web sites as "Morning and Evening." These devotionals are, as they sound, to be used for morning devotional and evening devotional. I will leave it to you to figure out which one is which.
In 2007 Crossway Books, publishers of the English Standard Version of the Bible, published a version of these devotionals using the ESV with the commentary and exhortation having been updated by Alistair Begg. Begg has done a wonderful job of bringing the language into a more contemporary usage, without making it sound like some feeble attempt to be "cool." Spurgeon is cool enough anyway. Begg very much succeeded in making the language more accessible to a broader range of readers. The two small volumes are delightfully bound in a soft, leatheresque cover and are very small, fitting well in an assortment of bags or other places.
You can find "Morning by Morning" here and "Evening by Evening" here. My advice is that you check out these volumes as soon as you can. An old classic now reaches a new audience, and one that needs it badly.


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Rodger Ferguson, president of the firm was interviewed about the increased efficiency in the LSRP program in this month's New Jersey Business. PennJersey, he was quoted, uses the state of the art 3D sensing to visualize the contaminant mass in the subsurface, reducing the investigation cost by as much as 50% and providing greater data certainty. Successful in-situ remediation depends on the quality of the subsurface data. The article starts on page 48.
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LOS ANGELES --Trying to stay healthy? Go ahead and eat bacon and eggs for breakfast, says one study from the University of Alabama.Researchers say starting out your day with a high fat breakfast may actually ward off metabolic syndrome. That includes conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes.
They found that mice fed a meal high in fat after waking up had normal metabolisms, compared to mice that ate high fat meals at the end of the day instead. Those mice gained weight, developed diabetes and other problems.
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CMS 386SX/16-40. (computer) (evaluation)
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The 80386SX desktop computer has never been more capable or more affordable. A year ago, SX machines were underpowered or overpriced. Today, it's a different story, as this month's Test Lab shows. The 9 machines reviewed here--7 running at 16 MHz and 2 running at 20 MHz--offer both tremendous value and impressive features. Why are we seeing these improvements in pricing and features? Improvements in computer technology, new microprocessors, and competition have driven prices down and produced a dizzying array of choices. Now you can have your choice of hard drives, memory, monitors, microprocessors, warranties service, expansion capabilities, keyboards, software bundles, and much, much more. So whether you're new to computing and have modest needs or you're an experienced hacker with a hunger for storage, speed, and power, our benchmark statistics, sidebars, and hands-on reviews will help you make the right decision.
The CMS 386SX/16-40 has everything I find indispensable in a desktop system: VGA graphics, dual floppy drives (5 1/4-and 3 1/2-inch), a 40MB hard drive, and 2MB of RAM. Right out of the box it's a machine that's ready to do business.
MS-DOS 4.01, GW-BASIC 3.23, and TriGem EMM driver software are furnished with the machine, and an optional hi-res 14-inch VGA color monitor with .29-mm dot pitch completes the system reviewed here. The VGA board has 256K of video RAM and yields a mximum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. The Oak Technology video BIOS is multimode, providing EGA, CGA, MDA, and Hercules graphic modes in addition to VGA.
The CPU case gives you plenty of room for expansion with two 8-bit and four 16-bit slots (the VGA board uses one of the 16-bit slots, however). Occupying a footprint 14 3/4 inches wide by 16 3/4 inches deep, the box itself isn't space hungry. Since the expansion cards mount into the slots vertically (rather than horizontally as in some "low profile" desktops), the case is about 6 1/2 inches tall, which will allow it to stand with stability on its side next to your desk if you wish.
Although there is no dedicated mouse port, two 9-pin serial ports are provided for serial device I/Os, along with a parallel port. The VGA card has D connectors for 9- or 15-pin monitor cables, along with a bank of DIP switches for video mode selection.
The keyboard connects via a standard 5-pin port also mounted at the rear of he cabinet. The 101-key keyboard is very nice, offering a very light and springy (not mushy) touch. Good tactile and audio feedback make it a pleasure to use, especially if you're a relatively fast touch-typist. Indicator lights for Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock keys show keyboard conditions at a glance; dedicated cursor control keys and a full numeric keypad make data entry fast and accurate.
I popped the four Phillips screws on the back of the system cabinet, slid the case cover forward, and took a look "under the hood." In keeing with the latest engineering and manufacturing practices, the motherboard makes extensive use of VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) technology, with only a handful of chips performing numerous tasks. This type of design not only keeps manufacturing costs low (resulting in lower consumer prices), but it also allows the machine to run cooler and more reliably, since there are fewer components to generate heat and possibly fail.
The 145-watt power supply has an extra pigtail connector for attaching another peripheral device (for example, an internal CDROM drive or a second hard drive). While this should be adequate for most users, if you're a power user intending to fill up every slot and add an additional drive (magnetic or optical), you might want to upgrade the power supply to a 200-watt unit to handle the extra demands for juice these peripherals will require.
The review unit came equipped with a high-density 1.2MB 5 1/4-inch floppy drive in the upper bay position and a high-density 1.44MB 3 1/2-inch drive in the lower bay. Unfortunately, no additional exposed bays are available, so adding an internal CD-ROM drive, an internal high-speed tape backup unit, or another floppy drive isn't an option. Another hard drive could easily be mounted inside the cabinet, however, since you wouldn't need to access it physically from outside the machine.
All of the components and all of the workmanship appear to be of very good quality, and the overall layout and design of the machine's interior are excellent.
A socket for an 80387 math coprocessor is provided on the motherboard, as well as space for RAM expansion of up to 8MB. The AMI software BIOS performs a complete set of diagnostic tests with a single keystroke on boot-up, and changing the CMOS configuration to reflect any changes made to the system (such as adding extra RAM) is a breeze as well.
The documentation for the CMS 386SX/61-40 is truly first-rate: clear, well organized, and uncommonly complete in what it covers. Virtually anything you'd like to know about the system is contained in the operations guide. In addition to the system specifications, you get useful information regarding various memory configurations, I/O addresses, connector pin-outs, and more--even a section on removing the motherboard and running diagnostics.
The system performs admirably, thanks to its 16-MHz 80386-SX CPU and a very quick 40MB IDE hard drive. During my review I ran several programs under DOS version 4.01 (included with the system) as well as Windows 3.0 and found the CMS to be quick and reliable. If you're a DOS aficionado, upgrading to DOS 5.0 should make it perform even better. The included TriGem EMM drivers and utilities disk facilitate taking advantage of the expanded memory above the base 640K and configuring it for use in your applications.
CMS backs the machine with a one-year parts and labor warranty covering repair or replacement when it's returned to the factory.
If the configuration reviewed here doesn't fit your requirements precisely, the base system can be ordered to your specific configuration requirements with more (or less) RAM, higher capacity hard drives, a math coprocessor, and more. If you're of the hands-on, do-it-yourself persuasion, you can order a bare-bones unit consisting of the basic cabinet, motherboard, and power supply only and dress it up according to your own particular recipe. Or you can order it with some components in place and add others at a later time yourself. You get the idea; CMS custom-builds the units any way you wish.
Overall, I was very favorably impressed with the appearance, performance, and design of the CMS 386SX/16-40. It's a "real world" machine that delivers plenty at a price that won't break the bank.


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Steve Forbes Explains a Benefit to Returning to the Gold Standard You Probably Haven't Thought About
Remember when the dollar was referred to as being as "good as gold?"
Appearing with Neil Cavuto on FOX News' "Your World," Steve Forbes says that it's time for the U.S. to restore a dollar that is literally as good as gold.
Fresh from writing his new book called Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy – and What We Can Do About It, Forbes, a two-time presidential candidate and the head of Forbes Magazine, discussed with Cavuto the benefits of returning to the gold standard.
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It would benefit all gold investors to understand the history of the gold standard to give proper context to gold's demand today and potential role in a future currency to replace the dollar. As the protracted correction and consolidation in precious metals continues, what better time to brush up on the history of the gold standard. For instance, how many gold investors know that it was none other than Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists of all time and smartest men in history (IQ estimated at 190), that developed the gold standard? The following is from Michael D. Bordo, …Read more
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Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Republican Rep. Jack Kemp's introduction of the Gold Standard Act of 1984—a bill that some regard as the last congressional push for sound money. "Lower marginal tax rates and a proxy for the gold standard created 40 million jobs," Jack Kemp Foundation President Jimmy Kemp said at a forum hosted in the U.S. Capitol. "We are here today to encourage people to take it and bring it to conclusion." The Jack Kemp Foundation, in association with American Principles in Action, hosted the event Friday to discuss Kemp's gold standard legacy and to encourage a …Read more
Steve Forbes: Gold Standard Will Avert Fed's Dollar Destruction
The most effective way to return to a sound money policy and a healthy economy is to return to the gold standard, says Steve Forbes, author of "Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy and What We Can Do About It". Forbes says the devaluation of the dollar is responsible for the weak recovery, lingering long term unemployment and high food and fuel prices. In order to survive the destruction of the dollar, Forbes says investors should consider owning gold, index funds from low cost providers, cash and Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. … Read more
China Looking to Dominate Gold Market With International Shanghai Gold Exchange
Not only is China the world's top gold-producing and consumer nation but according to media reports, the country now has plans to become a major player in market pricing. According to reports, the People's Bank of China has given the Shanghai Gold Exchange permission to build an international gold-trading platform in Shanghai. The exchange has already contacted foreign banks including HSBC, ANZ, Standard Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and the Bank of Nova Scotia and invited them participate in a new international board. China's announcement to create an international price platform comes during …Read more
History Review: 'War and Gold: A 500-year History of Empires, Adventures and Debt,' by Kwasi Kwarteng
One of my souvenirs is a note from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. I paid a vendor in Victoria Falls $3 for it, and that was more than it was worth. Its value to me is in the impressive pledge on the note: "I promise to pay the bearer on demand TWENTY BILLION DOLLARS." When your national currency is rooted in such paper promises, inflation and chaos are sure to follow. This is the lesson taught in War and Gold by Kwasi Kwarteng, a son of Ghanaian parents who is a historian, hedge fund analyst and Conservative member of Britain's Parliament. Kwarteng does not mention the fiscal follies of …Read more
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Twenty years ago, McKinley Inc. was a company with 450 employees. Ten years ago, the company, which specializes in real estate investment and management, had a single operating platform for all of its businesses.
That was then, this is now.
Today, Ann Arbor-based McKinley has more than 1,400 employees and six different divisions contributing to its $273 million annual revenue figure.
It's a long way of saying that growth has been a fact of life for CEO Albert M. Berriz. That's a good problem to have, but it still comes with a series of challenges that must be met and overcome if Berriz is to have a financially and culturally healthy company on his hands for years to come.
"There are a couple of basic disciplines that we are very methodical about," Berriz says. "One is we maintain a very flat organization. I believe that the distance from where I am sitting to where our customers are sitting is really no more than two heartbeats. I have six divisional CEOs who report to me, and they are flat with the people in the field, who are our customers.
"The second thing is, the six individuals who run each of the businesses have a lot of autonomy. They really get a lot of freedom to run their businesses as their own."
For Berriz, managing growth is about managing the distance between people. Though he oversees a company with assets in 25 states, he wants as few levels and geographical barriers as possible to exist between management and field employees, between management and customers and between peer-level employees in the field.
But to maintain that type of connectivity, Berriz has needed to constantly work on strengthening his company's cultural values and refining his communication strategy.
"Anything we do is really not top-down; it's really integrated throughout the organization and is customer-driven," Berriz says. "Everything we do needs to be driven by our responsiveness to our customers."
Promote your core values
Though Berriz gives his division heads a high level of autonomy regarding how they manage, he still requires them to hire, make decisions and lead based on McKinley's core values and core purpose, which is posted on the company's website: "To enrich the quality of life in our communities."
Berriz wants his executives to lead with their own leadership styles, but he has learned that a company will not be able to grow and adapt effectively without every employee's compass arrow pointing in a common direction. That fact only becomes more critical as your company continues to expand and add people.
"While I've basically given them liberty to run their businesses, and I'm not a micromanager, we do still have a commonality regarding what the core values are and what the core purpose is," Berriz says. "Even though each member of my team might be hiring differently, their standards are the same and the core values that they're hiring for are the same.
"That is how you continually promote your core values throughout the organization. Even though we've grown to 1,400 people, when we do employee surveys, it's not uncommon for 90 percent of our employees to have a full understanding of what our core values and core purpose are."
When McKinley's management talks about those values to the company's employees, they use individual examples whenever possible. Berriz says if you can put a face on the behavior you want emulated, it has a much better chance of taking root and becoming something that your company embraces as it grows.
"It has to be something that is done throughout the organization, as opposed to top-down," Berriz says. "If you look at our core values and the things that signify our core values, we helped to reinforce them by talking about individual people in the organization. We didn't just write it on the wall. We actually took examples of great people in the organization and used those examples to help fashion our values.
"Say we have an employee named Jeff, and we want to have Jeff as our positive example. We ask what makes Jeff a great person in the organization. That is how we got our core values. We didn't do it backwards, just by coming up with things and writing them on the wall. You take a look at your seasoned people in the field, people who are successful and embody certain positive characteristics, and say 'That is how we want our people to be.'"
Hire with a purpose
If your culture is both formed and driven by your people, you need to hire managers and employees who embody the traits and principles you want to emphasize. Technical skills can be taught, but values, ethics, adaptability and a willingness to put the customer first are, in most cases, a product of personality before training.
Identifying and hiring the best possible management team members is a crucial first step. If they are on board with your cultural principles, they'll hire like-minded people as part of their teams, and those people can, in turn, attract more of the same — a factor that can work to your advantage in a big way if you are eyeing a period of aggressive growth.
"Great people attract great people, and that's huge, because you can't have an organization like ours with mediocre people," Berriz says. "And once you have great people, they expect to retain the great people they've hired.
"I think one of the biggest reasons people leave or stay with an organization is their boss. The six CEOs I have serving under me all have very high standards, so they serve as the litmus test. They are going to be the ones who expel mediocre people and attract great people."
Berriz says you should never forget that any given person's impression of the company, its mission, its values, its growth plans, and his or her relevance to accomplishing it all is predicated largely on the boss-employee relationship. It's why each person at every level of your organization needs to strive to embody and lead by your company's values.
"Associates can know the name of a company, they may understand what a company does, they may know their job," Berriz says. "But at the end of the day, the real relationship is with their boss.
"If it's a sour one, their view of the company and what the company does will be sour. If it's a good relationship, their view of the company is a good one. That's why people stay with or leave a company because of their boss. It's rarely because of other issues."
Berriz takes that philosophy a step further, trying to promote a positive relationship between upper management and all McKinley's employees in the field. He sets the tone himself by setting up multiple channels for communication and dialogue focused on the company's present and future growth plans.
"There is a difference between autonomy and not having a common culture," he says. "One of my most important responsibilities is attracting and retaining great people, and I need to do that culturally — not just with my six CEOs, but I have to do it right down through the organization."
Berriz describes himself as an "old-fashioned guy" when it comes to communication. He prefers in-person interaction whenever possible, but given the number of people McKinley employs and the size of the company's geographical footprint, it's impossible to maintain a consistent level of personal contact with every associate in every corner of the company.
Berriz has needed to find other ways to engage his people. One of the primary ways he's attempted to bridge the gap is by embracing social media as a communication tool.
"For instance, if you go to my Facebook page now, you will see news about what is happening in the company," Berriz says. "I'm making four or five posts today to Facebook, and my Facebook page is tied to our company website, as is Twitter. So if you are a team member and you want to stay in touch, you can go to my Facebook page. If I didn't put that effort out there, if I didn't utilize those social media platforms, I don't think my communication would be as effective."
Berriz has recognized that a large percentage of his workforce is composed of those who came of age in the era of the Internet. Younger employees have lived their entire professional lives in an environment that includes high connectivity through electronic media.
If you are going to connect the company's purpose to younger workers and maintain a dialogue with them, you need to consider the value of Facebook, Twitter, blogs and other electronic media platforms in your communication strategy.
"A big portion of our population at McKinley is in the 18-to-35-year-old category," he says. "That means social media and how we are communicating in real time can be very powerful in terms of developing and maintaining a common culture. I travel around, but there is no way that I can touch every person in the company through traveling. You have to make other efforts, otherwise you'll be out of touch."
How to reach: McKinley Inc., (734) 769-8520 or www.mckinley.com
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Albert M. Berriz, CEO, McKinley Inc.
History: I was born in Havana, Cuba. My family moved to the U.S. in 1959, when I was three years old, as a result of the revolution in Cuba. I grew up in Miami, where I graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in architecture and engineering. I later received an MBA from Northwestern University.
What divisions do your CEOs oversee?
We have five real estate divisions — two commercial and three residential — and one division that covers acquisitions, finance, partnerships and new ventures. Five of them are based out of the Ann Arbor office, but they are never here. They are always out in the field. We have one individual covering the Carolinas, Texas, Nevada and Arizona; we have one individual who does Florida, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois; and another one who has a third overlaid geographically.
For me, nowadays, it doesn't really matter where they live. I have one CEO who works down in Florida and actually keeps an apartment down there, which is great because that person stays closer to our people and closer to our customers.
What are the keys to staying in touch with your direct reports?
It is all personal. I am on the phone with a few of them every day, or talking in person once every couple of weeks. I am very connected with those people. I am not a micromanager, it is not my style, but we have an understanding and expectation of what the results need to be and what the culture needs to be. But after that, it is really up them to lead in their own style.
What are those conversations like?
It is very high-level. We have a very transparent organization, so you are either on or you're off. We have dashboards here that are always available in real time, so I am always aware of good or bad developments. So the results part is easy, and the culture part is easy too, because I have a good sense of what is happening in the organization.
We have a well-run organization, so I am mostly focused on the future, where we are headed in 12 months, in five years and 10 years, as opposed to the problems of today. If there is an occasional problem today, I will deal with it, but to be candid, the problems are infrequent, so they are seldom an issue.
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Parrot's drones allow their owners to see video taken from an altitude of 165m (540ft)
A security researcher has created a flying contraption that he says can hijack control of other flying drones made by one of the industry's leading manufacturers, Parrot.
Samy Kamkar said he was able to achieve the feat because the company's products do not support a way of encrypting or authenticating the wi-fi data they use.
The BBC understands that the company is looking into the allegation.
Other experts said Parrot appeared to have ignored well-known guidelines.
Mr Kamkar says that Parrot drones can be hijacked as they are operated through a "entirely open network"
However, they played down Mr Kamkar's suggestion that the technique might one day be adapted to hijack drones used by Amazon and others.
A spokesman for Parrot said he was unable to comment yet.
Mr Kamkar has previously made a name for himself by developing malware that exposed a flaw in the MySpace social network and for revealing that several smartphones were sending back location data identifying their owners' movements to the makers of their operating systems.
"I think it's critical that drones have some additional protection," he told the BBC.
"While the drones I'm demonstrating this attack on are consumer-based, they're still flying unmanned-vehicles, and the fact that they're this easy to take over is scary, especially when they will be much more ubiquitous soon."
'Design blunder'
In his latest blog – entitled Skyjack – he reveals how he combined a Parrot Drone with a Raspberry Pi computer, a wi-fi transmitter, a battery pack, existing hacking software and his own code.
"The Parrots actually launch their own wireless network which is how the owner of the drone connects," he explained.
"We take over by deauthenticating the owner, then connecting now that the drone is waiting for its owner to connect back in, exploiting the fact that we destroyed their wireless connection."
He said that the hack took advantage of the fact that Parrot's drones used a specific block of publicly registered MAC addresses to identify themselves, meaning the attack drone could pick them out from other wi-fi connected equipment in the area.
Mr Kamkar added that the SkyJack technique could also be run from computer equipment on the ground to hijack Parrot drones flying overhead.
"This appears to be a basic design blunder," Prof Ross Anderson, head of the University of Cambridge's computer security research group, told the BBC.
He explained Parrot had two easily implemented options to prevent the hack:
- Use a secret key, shared by the controller and the drone, to authenticate each command message sent to the drone
- Encrypt the data sent between the machines, which has the added benefit of ensuring the content of any message remains private
Parrot targets its drones at enthusiasts who want to take videos or photos from above, controlling the devices via their smartphones or tablets.
The firm's latest model can fly at up to 40km/h (25mph) and at altitudes of 165m (540ft).
The news site Ars Technica has highlighted the fact that at least half a million Parrot drones have been sold since 2010.
Delivery drones
Mr Kamkar's blog appears to have been inspired by Amazon's announcement that it is carrying out tests of drone-based deliveries.
Amazon is testing the use of drones to make deliveries
"How fun would it be to take over drones, carrying Amazon packages… or take over any other drones, and make them my little zombie drones?" Mr Kamkar wrote.
Package service UPS and Domino's Pizza are among other companies to have declared they are investigating a similar use of the technology.
However, one security consultant suggested such firms would be unlikely to ignore security guidelines if they ever brought their products to market.
"Both the ISO27001 and PCI DSS voluntary best practice standards state that any management traffic must be authenticated and encrypted," said Vladimir Jirasek from Jirasek Consulting Services.
"If Parrot is not following good practice this could lead to security incident, potentially followed by an accident. Imagine a drone disturbing traffic on a motorway.
"But I do not think Amazon would be lax in its security measures."
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- Possibly you believe I am smart. I am no smarter compared to the ordinary applicant. Among my teachers always claims to have ordinary intelligence. If that holds true, my intelligence is much less than standard. I strongly think that since you go to typical knowledge or greater, my the best ways to survive clinical college overview would work for you.
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The leading reason that trainees do badly or even fall short out is because of insolence. They believe that medical college will be like university. I was not a pre-med significant so maybe this does not apply to pre-med students, but I recognize that great deals of my classmates in company class absolutely did not study regularly. The clever ones, specifically, invested a marginal amount of time doing research and also researching.
When you are in medical school, unless you have a photographic memory or had previous exposure to the materials as a nurse or whatnot, you will certainly be investing a LOT of time examining. There will certainly be times when you could go out as well as enjoy, but it will be sparse as compared to the college party days.
The course load in college is light as compared to clinical institution. Planning for exams in college does not compare to preparing for exams in clinical school. Some people could think about organic chemistry to be one of the tougher pre-medical classes. As well as I confess, I needed to spend a little bit more time on that class too. Each week, I would certainly spend 9 hours on natural chemistry:
- 3 hrs of class
- 3 hrs of laboratory
- 2 hours to write lab record
- 1 hour to do homework
If I took 5 training courses that needs as much work as natural chemistry (which is VERY not likely for an university trainee), I would certainly invest 45 hours each week. That is currently greater than exactly what many university student invest examining weekly, not to mention monthly.
As a clinical school trainee, expect to invest 60 hours studying each week or even more. That standards bent on a bit more than 8.5 hours a day. And also if you most likely to class, which can go from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, that is already over 8 hrs right there. And also many people research study method past 5:00 PM. Most individuals study over 8 hours a day.
Do you would like to know exactly what the depressing part is? Even after 60 hrs of studying, there is a lot more you could research to really feel even more prepared for the examinations. Regardless of what does it cost? you prepare, you will certainly constantly feel poor. This relates even more for courses which are shown by scientists, who are total extremely inadequate educators. You will be bombarded with tiny information. A few of them are also testable. A lot of people say discovering in clinical institution is akin to consuming alcohol from a fire hydrant.
Unlike university admissions, medical institution admissions is infamous for being random as well as unpredictable. Throughout my one as well as a fifty percent year in clinical institution, I have just one academic objective. It is not simply surviving clinical institution, yet to do above average. I strongly think that because you are at average knowledge or higher, my exactly how to make it through clinical college guide would certainly work for you.
As a clinical school student, anticipate to invest 60 hours examining per week or even more.


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STOCKTON - Well-dressed, well-mannered and well-meaning, 1,200 Lincoln High School juniors and seniors "interviewed" for jobs Wednesday inside the school's old gymnasium.
STOCKTON - Well-dressed, well-mannered and well-meaning, 1,200 Lincoln High School juniors and seniors "interviewed" for jobs Wednesday inside the school's old gymnasium.
Lincoln's 14th annual Window on Your Future event brought together the high school's volunteer parents, 160 community business leaders and students getting a taste of what's required to enter the workplace.
Bankers, health care professionals, lawyers, accountants, agribusiness leaders and educators volunteered their time. The event also brought out the best - and the curious - in students.
� Kristian Wood, a 16-year-old junior, came dressed in a suit and tie. He wants to be a gun salesman.
� Madelyn Resch, also a 16-year-old junior, had pink hair. She wants to be a sales representative. "I really did enjoy the experience," Resch said. "It was hopeful, and it showed me what it will be like in a real interview."
� Brandon Gildea, a 17-year-old senior, wore a suit, carried a briefcase and said he wants to work in the meatpacking business.
� And Keith Carey, a 17-year-old junior, figured out how to make himself look good. "Man, I hecka lied," Carey said, admitting he told his interviewer that he was a member of Lincoln's baseball squad (later saying he's not) so he could make the point that he's a "team player."
Students had plenty of preparation. They attended seminars over a three-day period. They put together cover letters, r�sum�s, applications and, in some cases, letters of reference to present to their potential employers.
Lincoln's old gym was humming with the 10-minute exchanges across card tables and makeshift offices. The buzz started at 7:20 a.m. and was still going at 2 p.m.
Most of the males wore ties; the females came in dresses and high heels. The shoes were the first thing kicked off when the "interviews" were finished.
"This is always an eye-opener," said Window on Your Future organizer Karen Lynch. "You hear all the bad. But when you experience a day like today, you realize these kids are getting a good education."
Lynch, 56, helped organize a dozen or so volunteers with Lincoln's Parent Teacher Student Association. She has one daughter at the school.
"This was a unique and positive experience," she said. "Even with the economy the way it is, this gave them an opportunity - for the first time for some students - to meet face to face with someone in a job-seeking situation."


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Posted on March 22, 2012 by Look Up Radio
The biggest night in Christian Music (the 43rd Annual Dove Awards) is almost here. If you were wondering who got the nod for the Dove this year, here are the nominees! Who do you think will win?
Song of the Year
- "Alive" by Natalie Grant (Bernie Herms and Nichole Nordeman; Wow Partners; Wow Partners)
- "Blessings" by Laura Story (Laura Story; New Spring Publishing (ASCAP), Laura Stories (ASCAP); Fair Trade )
- "Celebrate Me Home" by the Perrys (Joel Lindsey & Wayne Haun; PsalmSinger Music; Daywind Records)
- " Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)" by Casting Crowns (Michael Bleecker, Mark Hall; Word Music/SWECS; Beach Street )
- "Hold Me" by Jamie Grace (Jamie Grace Harper Toby McKeehan Christopher Steve; Universal Music-BrentwoodBenson Tunes, Songs of Th; Gotee Records )
- "I Smile" by Kirk Franklin (Kirk Franklin, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Frederic; Bridge Building Music (BMI), Aunt Gertrude Music P; Gospocentric )
- "I've Been Here Before" by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Ernie Haase, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun; PsalmSinger Music; StowTown Records)
- "Please Forgive Me" by the Gaither Vocal Band (Gerald Crabb; Chestnut Mound Music; Gaither Music Group)
- "Who Am I" by Jason Crabb (Rusty Goodman; Playin' TAG Music; Gaither Music Group)
- "Your Great Name" by Natalie Grant (Krissy Nordhoff, Michael Neale; Tow Nords Music (ASCAP), Integrity's Praise Music (BMI); Curb Records)
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Chris August
- Chris Tomlin
- Jason Crabb
- Kirk Franklin
- Steven Curtis Chapman
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Francesca Battistelli
- Kari Jobe
- Laura Story
- Mandisa
- Natalie Grant
Group of the Year
- Casting Crowns
- David Crowder*Band
- Gaither Vocal Band
- The Isaacs
Artist of the Year
- Jason Crabb
- Laura Story
- LeCrae
- The Isaacs
New Artist of the Year
- Beyond The Ashes
- Dara Maclean
- Jamie-Grace
- Royal Tailor
- The City Harmonic
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WHAT – SOUL SEMINARS – Embracing the Shadow
WHERE – DUNDERRY PARK, Trim, Co. Meath
WHEN – Thursday, 28th August, 7-10pm
RSVP – http://www.meetup.com/soulseminars/events/202089422/
Dear friends,
We are delighted to be hosting Jasbinder Garnerman along to speak on the topic of 'Embracing the Shadow' at the next Soul Seminars at Dunderry Park. Jasbinder is Chairwoman of the C.G. Jung Society of Ireland and the Jung Centre. This is sure to be a fascinating evening.
Embracing The Shadow by Jasbinder Garnermann
On a personal level, we experience the shadow as the part of ourselves that runs contrary to our conscious ideals and persona. This part contains our secret history, the shame, rage, guilt and fear that we have repressed throughout our development. We project this part on to other people, cultures and countries, and especially on to animals. In our dreams the shadow appears as sleazy, dangerous or unpleasant characters who threaten us. But the shadow also contains our instincts, drives and the collective inheritance of our species. Jung termed it the two-million-year-old self within us and he believed that it contained the key to age-old strategies of adaptation and the fulfillment of archetypal drives. Now, as we stand at a cross-roads for our species, we need to urgently come to terms with our shadow side and to become aware of it's play on the individual level and also on the global scale.
Jasbinder Garnermann is Chairwoman of the C.G. Jung Society of Ireland and the Jung Centre. The Jung Society and Centre run lectures, courses and workshops throughout the year. For articles, updates and more information please visit JungCentre.com
As always registration will be from 7pm-7.30pm. The talk will run then until 10pm with a break for tea and coffee and finish up with a Q&A.
We hope to see you there!
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Wildwood Jade
Sire: I Am Invincible
Dam: Reflection of Jade
Colour: Bay or Brown
Gender: Filly
Age: 4 year old
Foaled: Aug 10th, 2014
Country: Australia
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Career Record: 4-1-1-0
Wins25.0 %
Place25.0 %
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I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) (Bay 2004-Stud 2010). 5 wins-1 at 2, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3. Leading Aust. First Season Sire 2013-14. Sire of 295 rnrs, 217 wnrs, 21 SW, inc. Brazen Beau (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), I Am a Star, Illustrious Lad, Look to the Stars, The Justice League, Super One, Voodoo Lad, Eckstein, Most Important, Viddora, Invincible Star, Invincible Gem, Vinnie Eagle - Massive Millennium (H.K.), Houtzen, Kobayashi, Sundance, etc.
1st dam
REFLECTION OF JADE, by Show a Heart. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1050m, A$101,250, BRC RBWH 2YO S., 3d BRC Cleanevent 2YO H. Half-sister to THE STAR OF GEELY, Tibrogargan Miss. This is her second foal. Her first foal is unraced.
2nd dam
MISS RAFFIN DANE, by Special Dane. 2 wins at 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to BUCK'S PRIDE, Hi Dock. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-
THE STAR OF GEELY (Henny Hughes). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1100m in Macau, Macau Lisboa Prelude, L, 2d Macau Lisboa Sand Prelude, Lisboa Sand Challenge, 3d Macau Lisboa Challenge, L.
Tibrogargan Miss (Monashee Mountain). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1050m, A$204,900, to 2015-16, BRC Town & Country Plasterboard H., SCTC Ultiqua Resorts 2YO H., 2d BRC Skyracing.tv 2YO H., 3d ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2, BRC BOQ Kippa Ring H.
Reflection of Jade. 2 wins. See above.
Pegasus Victory. 6 wins at 1000m, S$225,001, Singapore TC Class 5 H.-5 times, 2d Singapore TC Class 5 H.-6 times, 3d Singapore TC Nippon Paint S., Blackberry Cup, Class 4 H., Class 5 H.-4 times.
So Dominant. 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m in Aust.
3rd dam
HI RAFFIN, by Raffindale. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-
BUCK'S PRIDE (Pride of Kellina). 21 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1650m, A$654,350, BATC Robins Kitchen Cup, Gr.2-twice, LJ Williams H., L, Doomben S., L, Bernborough H., L, Wintergarden Flying H., J Daniel's & Cola H., Star Kingdom Flying H., Vain Flying H., Gunsynd Flying H., QTC P&R Association Welter H., GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, BATC Glen Avon Lodge 2YO H., Jacobs Creek 2YO H., Rodwell H., Christopher H., 2d BATC Doomben Ten Thousand H., Gr.1, QTC Qantas Cup, Gr.2, BATC AWA S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Mercedes-Benz S., L, QTC Bribie H., L, BATC Wickham Lines Flying H., Four 'n Twenty Flying H., QTC Marist Ashgrove Cup, BATC Sunday Mail Flying H., Anderson H., Bonuses Galore H., 3d BATC Luskin Star H., Valiant Prospect H., 4th QTC Bribie H., L, Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L. Sire.
Hi Dock (Dr Grace). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, BTC AWA Televisions 2YO H., QTC Imposing 2YO H., 2d QTC RSL 2YO S., 3d GCTC Ken Russell Classic H., L, QTC Zarook H., Qld Tatt's RC Cityrowers H.
Buck's Image. 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1350m, A$128,800, BATC St Jude 2YO H., Barman Express H., QTC Nudgee Premiers 2YO H., 2d BATC QBBS Breeders Classic S., Grand Chaudiere H., 3d BATC Better Boy H., Pakistan H.
Hucktooie. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, MRC Chicquita H. Dam of-
Kuda Cepat. Unraced. Dam of-
Gratwick (Reward for Effort). 2 wins at 1200m, A$141,800, in 2016-17, MVRC William Hill H., 3d MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3, MVRC VOBIS Gold Carat, Ballarat TC Vobis Gold Eureka Concrete P., Pakenham RC Wise Choice Catering H.
Apache Drum. 2 wins at 1600m, 1650m, BATC Peter Pan H.
Buck's Lad. 3 wins at 1200m, 1350m, 3d BTC Vo Rogue Bar H.
Carnation. Winner at 2, 3d AJC Dark Sky 2YO H. Dam of-
Carnation Reef. Winner at 1000m, 2d BRC Hardy Brothers Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus 2YO P.
Kellie's Jewel. 3 wins at 1200m, 1250m in Aust. Dam of-
Wonga Son. 8 wins-3 at 2-to 1250m, 3d QTC Trilby Misso Lawyers H.
Miss Raffin Dane. 2 wins. See above.
My Girl. Unraced. Dam of-
My Girl Hayley. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m to 2016-17, BRC Superior Food Service P., SCTC Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks H., 3d BRC Rawgroup Hospitality H., Mittys H.
4th dam
HI AMANDA, by Coolness. Unplaced. Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-
Secret Greeting. 2 wins at 1300m, 2100m, AJC Oopik H., STC Minister of Peace H. Producer.
5th dam
MISS ASTRONAUT, by Astronaut. Winner at 5f in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to DAWN BOY. Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners.


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Grandma's Unorthodox "Stuffing"
Recipe fills a 1.8L casserole. Heavier breads work well in this recipe. Lighter white breads will require more bread. This recipe works well with leftover dry bread that has been broken into chunks.
12 to 14 slices of bread, equivalent to one 18 or 20 oz. load of bread
1 egg
2 stalks of celery
1 medium onion
1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper, black ground
1/2 tsp. savory
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. sage
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 Tbsp. Canola oil
2 Tbsp water
Grease a 1.8L casserole. Preheat oven to 325F.
Bread or cut bread into small chunks. Place this bread in a colander and gently run warm water over it until you can squeeze the bread, but not make it disintegrate. Take handfuls of bread, squeeze the bread and place it in a large bowl. Most stuffing recipes keep the bread intact, this one is all about mushy bread.
Place the remaining ingredients in the large bowl of a food processor. Process this mixture until is resembles the texture of thick soup. Pour this mixture over the bread and mix well with your hands. This should be mushy, but not too watery, you may need to add another loaf a bread.
Pour the stuffing into the prepared casserole. Cover and bake for 2 hours and 40 minutes. Stir and baste with turkey drippings every 45 minutes. If you don't have turkey bastings, you can use melted butter. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Top and edges should be brown and crispy. Serve with gravy.
Note: If you double this recipe, increase total cooking time to 4 hours.


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I write this slowly because I want each word to count. I want to be careful in what I say and how I say it. I feel like I'm walking through the house in the middle of the night, trying not to wake anyone up. I can't quite believe I'm thinking, feeling and saying this, but it's all real. I know it is.
All of a sudden, it's become very clear to me. I'm able to say for the first time in months, I've had a break through. I know this. I won't be funny about this and say "drum roll, please" because this is not one of those moments where humor seems appropriate. At the same time, I'm not in a "heavy" mood where life seems overwhelming, where I'm disappointed in myself, where this is depressing and overwhelming. It simply is. It is what it is.
Here's what I've come up with: I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing.
It's been six months since I started this process. I gave myself one year to either "figure it out" or "accept what I do". The latter fell by the wayside rather quickly (and with much joy all around). The former is, sad to say, nowhere in sight.
I've tried to tell myself I've found what I want to do. I haven't. I still don't know. I honestly have no idea. I know what I like, but I'm not at the point where I can say I want to, much less know how to take what I like and turn it into a career.
Even more to the point, I realize now this process, half way through by my own schedule, has given me real insight into who I am and why I am who I am. I'm in no way close to being done working through this process, but I have hope and faith I will come through on the other end. This is so atypical of how I normally respond to situations like this that I have to sit up and take hold of this positivity. (Is that a word?)
For that, I'm grateful. For my writing group, I'm grateful. For my friends, I'm grateful. For Gavin who said tonight, "Just chill" I'm grateful. For Godfry who comes up behind me and says, "So, how are you doing?" and works out the knots in my shoulders, I'm grateful. For Bruno who kicks me in the pants, I'm grateful. For Colette who makes so much sense, I'm grateful. For Helena who always seems to know just what to say, I'm grateful. For Grace and Adrienne who are going through the same thing, with no end in sight, I'm grateful. For Hannah, my shrink, who listens to me with amazing patience, I'm grateful. For the women on-line who appeared out of nowhere, I'm grateful. For Brutus, who doesn't return my calls unless I'm in absolute, dire need, I'm grateful. For Ed who is always there when I need to vent, I'm grateful. For Jai and Susannah who said, "you should blog!" I'm grateful. Then, there are people I'm not grateful for, and I'm glad I'm able to say that now.
I have no idea what I'm doing, but I have faith I will come through this. It's not the kind of faith built on any belief system. It's more an instinctive knowing of something to come. I told Gavin tonight, I'm taking a month off from this search. I'm quite frankly, totally exhausted. This constant thinking is for the birds. I need to sit back and enjoy the month of December and let everything just be. No more manic "I have to figure this out!" mode. No more pressure on myself to put a square peg into a round hole. ("But you really do want to do this!") No. I'm going to slow down. I'm going to let myself feel. Who knows. That may bring an entirely different sort of break through.
I'm so grateful to have found this site. You have no idea. You've brought a sense of calm and lightness to this whole process, and I'm truly grateful for that.
Feel free to read more about this whole mid-life crisis at www.stellababette.wordpress.com.
I love Eureka! moments! Keep us posted on your journey!
YEAH!!! This IS an AHA! moment for you! Learning how to go with the flow of a Mid-life tranisition or crisis, while being grounded in gratitude for everything in your life will open doors and windows that were there...but you never were able to see before. What you have described is exactly what I tell the ladies AND the men over on Women in MLC...Be gentle with yourself! I guess saying this is a rather obscure statement when your brain is whirling with the thoughts that occur at this time...but in the end it is exactly that...Being gentle, wrapping yourself in gratitude and affirming what you know to be true about yourself and the life you are presently living....while allowing yourself to be excited about the possibilities in the future. This is the time that you can truly take care of YOU!
John Assaraf talks about this in this fashion...think of your life experience as if you are a surfer. If you are constantly fighting the pull of the ocean, you will never catch a wave...you will always be fighting the pull of life's tide...go with the flow of life...waiting in calmer seas for the right wave is okay...because when you see the right wave...paddle in to it...you will have prepared yourself for the the thrill of a life time. Be gentle with yourself...learn and know your strengths and your gut will tell you when you are ready...then catch the wave!
Stellababette: what you are doing right now is preparing for the wave in calmer seas...nothing wrong with that...we should all do this!
I am so proud of you....you deserve a "drum roll" and a standing ovation...many women make huge mistakes before they come to the revelation that have written about here!
AWSOME! i too love those moments when the lightbulb goes on, and im like, wow! i understand!
Keep up the great work!
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I found a fun site that asks you to share where your reading is taking you today – have you met some interesting people?
This Tuesday, I am 26 years old and have moved back to my rich family's home in Jackson, Mississippi. It's 1966 – the Civil Rights era – and fueled by gin, I am working with a theater group that has begun to cast black people in plays. I'm finally making my break from the bourgeoisie. I've studied creative writing under Eudora Welty and am transforming from a bored housewife into a playwright. (Ellen Gilchrist, The Writing Life)
In my car, I'm in 16th-century Chile with Doña Inés Suárez and Don Pedro de Valdivia, helping conquer a country by subjecting its indigeneous peoples to unimaginable violence and atrocities. But with care and compassion – in a healing, loving way, of course. (audiobook of Inés of My Soul by Isabel Allende)
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Auto insurance in Texas is costly and can be irritating, because you are required to carry it. However, if you know the benefits from driving safely, then you will be even more motivated to be careful on the road, because safe drivers save a lot of money on their auto insurance. In this post, we will talk about all the different benefits that safe drivers enjoy from an insurance perspective and why driving safe in Texas can save you hundreds on your auto insurance, and there are resources online for that: https://www.texasquotes.com/cheap-car-insurance/.
The most basic measure of safe driving is not getting into accidents. Now, this is not a perfect way to measure safe driving, because not all accidents are the driver's fault and luck does play a role. However, insurance companies use the presence or absence of accidents to determine whether a driver qualifies as "safe." The usual metric is whether you have gotten into an accident in the past three years or not. If not, you are considered a safe driver and you get a big discount on your auto insurance premium. This is because drivers that don't get into accidents don't make claims. Auto insurance companies are willing to give you a discount to reduce the chances that you will make a claim: they would rather have a steady stream of low premium payments than get larger premiums but have to pay out large claims occasionally. The safe driver discount rewards drivers who provide them with this smooth and steady income.
There is another way to show that you are a safe driver: tele-metrics. This is new technology that not all insurance companies offer. The key idea is that the auto insurance carrier sends you a little device that plugs into your car. This device tracks aspects of your driving, like how fast you come to a stop, how quickly you accelerate, whether you make tight or wide turns, and so on. The insurance company uses this information to decide whether you are a safe driver. This information is more detailed because it lets the company learn about your actual driving habits. It brings up some privacy concerns, but if you do perform well with the device, you get a discount on your insurance, and the discount can be large. Of course, if you turn out to be an unsafe driver, you might see a rise in your rates, so it is a good idea to only apply for a tele-metrics program if you are a safe and careful driver.
Some auto insurance companies also apply a vanishing deductible to drivers who are deemed safe. The vanishing deductible means that your deductible slowly shrinks the longer you go without getting into an accident. That means if you eventually do have an accident, you will be responsible for much less money than you would be otherwise. Not all companies offer this, and it is usually optional, so ask about the service and see if it is worth applying to your account. Nobody can avoid an accident forever. Note that you generally need to pay extra for the vanishing deductible, either directly or by getting a more expensive plan, so it only saves you money if you stick with it long enough to get a serious reduction.
The responsibility is yours to take advantage of your careful driving and benefit from it financially. Follow up with your carrier and make sure that you do have a benefit for safe driving and that they give it to you as soon as you qualify.