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Possible to backtest multiple strategies at once? I mean combination of 2 or 3 strategies.
I tried simply pasting two strategies one after one in buy and sell scripts sections of backtest. It was throwing some error. Is there any way to carry out that?
For ex: I tried BB strategy and RSI, it was throwing error. Please find the print screen attached.

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The prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. is growing. The CDC reports that more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. That's one in 10 Americans who have diabetes, and one in three with prediabetes.
The trends of the general population impact the number of patients who require glycemic management care as inpatients. And because inpatient diabetes care is challenging and expensive, the trends point toward a hard road ahead for healthcare providers.
But despite evidence that measuring quality and providing feedback or incentives for providers improves diabetes care, many health systems don't actively track metrics related to glycemic management (glucometrics).
In fact, quality teams often don't become aware of glycemic management performance until something goes wrong, like a hypoglycemic incident.
In this article, we'll show you how to get started with tracking and analyzing glucometrics in order to improve the quality of diabetes care at your health system.
The most fundamental metrics related to the quality of inpatient diabetes care are the incidence of severe hypoglycemia (BGs <40 mg/dL), moderate hypoglycemia (BGs <70 mg/dL) and severe hyperglycemia (BGs >300 mg/dL).
These glucometrics should be tracked across all patients receiving insulin or receiving a certain number of blood glucose checks — not just patients diagnosed with diabetes. Doing so may ensure you don't miss undiagnosed cases and patients who receive insulin due to stress-related hyperglycemia, such as those undergoing CABG surgery.
But how do you measure the incidence of hypo- and hyperglycemia?
Each of these methods has value, but it's important to understand their shortcomings.
For example, percent of point-of-care blood glucose values might be skewed by differences in testing frequency between patients and between units. Meanwhile, percent of patient stays could be skewed by patients with widely varying lengths of stay.
While it's not perfect, percent of patient days is, in most cases, the most clinically meaningful method for tracking glycemic management performance in inpatient settings.
I recommend this paper from the Society of Hospital Medicine for more good information about calculating glucometrics.
Many hospitals rely on clinicians to report instances of hypo- and hyperglycemia themselves, which doesn't usually provide reliable data.
One strategy to begin collecting glucometrics in a more structured way is by setting up automated reports in your EMR. Most systems allow users to set up reports that pull data from patient charts and present it for analysis.
However, these automated reports may be missing data or contain duplicate information, so it's critical to ensure your data is clean before using the results to inform decision making.
Ultimately, the most effective way to reliably track and report on glucometrics with clean data is to use a purpose-built technology solution. Glytec's eGlycemic Management System (eGMS) includes built-in glucometrics reporting.
Providers use the system to input blood glucose values and other patient data in order to calculate personalized insulin dosing recommendations. eGMS also syncs with the EMR and laboratory interface. Using these datasets, eGMS automatically creates a dashboard of important glucometrics, with the ability to drill deeper with custom reports.
Further reading: How Glytec's eGMS Unlocks Quality Improvements in Glycemic Management
Tracking the incidence of hypo- and hyperglycemia is a good place to begin with glucometrics.
Once you have a system in place for collecting and tracking reliable, accurate information about your health system's glycemic management performance, you can then begin analyzing the data for deeper insights.
You might break down your blood glucose analysis into smaller ranges for more detailed observations. Maybe you'd like to break down results by hospital or unit, or by patient information such as renal status, diagnosis, history of diabetes or BMI.
You could also track other measures directly related to diabetes care, such as:
If you use a near-real-time dashboard like the one in Glytec's eGMS, you can also use glucometrics for proactive quality management efforts. For example, if a provider's patients are experiencing hyperglycemia rates above a certain threshold, the quality team can intervene to determine where the issue lies.
You can't manage what you can't measure. But when you start tracking and analyzing glucometrics, you can measurably improve the quality of diabetes care at your health system.
Reliable glucometrics also allow quality teams to secure buy-in from hospital leadership for QI initiatives and improve adoption among providers by showcasing how new strategies and therapies can measurably improve patient safety, which translates to return on investment of both time and money.
Glytec offers a high-reliability strategy for improving glycemic management performance, and we can also help you benchmark your current performance to kick-start your quality improvement journey.
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cask, a leading consulting partner of AXELOS, will present and demonstrate RESILIA™, the AXELOS global cyber resilience best practice portfolio, at Pink16, the 20th Annual International IT Service Management Conference and Exhibition, being held between 14-17 February in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cask is an IT and business consultancy that utilizes best practices to identify opportunities and risks with actionable steps to improve an organization's value posture. AXELOS is the international leader in best practice frameworks, including ITIL® and PRINCE2®. AXELOS chose Cask as one of five global consulting partners to adopt RESILIA™ and engage with customers in a comprehensive cyber resilience portfolio, including certified training, awareness learning for all staff, and a cyber pathway tool.
The United States Federal Government regards the risk of cyber-attacks as one of today's most significant threats to national security and sees the need to secure the US critical infrastructure as a top priority. To support this mission, the Global Institute for Cybersecurity and Research recently adopted RESILIA™ as their chosen best practice to assist in improving the resiliency of critical infrastructure organizations.
In cyber and business resilience, Cask focuses on creating a balance and interrelationship amongst a federal or commercial organization's people, processes, and technology. In order to maintain an organization's resiliency, Cask consultants work to assist in determining a business' cyber strategy, creating a technology design and architecture, and assisting the CEO and CIO to implement the strategies to best transition and improve business operations. Consultants at Cask use the RESILIA cyber pathway tool to determine areas of risk and opportunity to support this work. At Pink16 Cask will demonstrate the RESILIA™ Pathway tool and answer your questions on how to best use the tool to assess your organization, develop a roadmap, and deliver real ROI.
Please join Cask at Pink16 as we introduce the RESILIA™ portfolio and our expertise and experience in enabling you to bring business goals and strategy together to make cyber a key part of keeping your business resilient.
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According to registration statistics recently released by the American Kennel Club® (AKC), the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America for the 21st straight year. More than twice as many Labs were registered than any other breed making it a likely leader for many years to come.
The good folks of Virginia hold the Lab in high esteem. According to Google search statistics, Virginians rank in the 72nd percentile in Internet searches for Labrador retrievers.
In a recent article, a licensed professional counselor for more than twenty-five years, explained how owning a Lab can help produce healthier, happier, more well adjusted children. Here is an excerpt from her article:
The ten reasons that I am giving for children to have a dog are not listed in order of importance. All of us have different characteristics which we find more important than others. Every reason I list, however, is important to the childhood of your son or daughter.
Regular dog-walking increases social interaction for children–especially those who have just moved to a neighborhood and are feeling homesick for their former home.
A child who might not want to go out into the neighborhood alone, feels that he or she has a purpose in walking the dog, and therefore can face unfamiliar faces or places more easily than when alone. Doing activities with a dog such as playing frisbee in the yard, or jogging, or merely walking your pooch on a leash is a great way to "break the ice" with new neighbors or other kids on the block. It's also a good conversation starter like: "Where's the nearest park?" "Do you know what the Leash Laws are?" "Do you have a dog?" A study by Britain's Warwick University found that 49% of people reported making friends much easier as a result of owning a dog. Walking the dog could be the perfect way for a shy or awkward adolescent to meet new friends in the neighborhood.
Be sure to read the rest of her seven part article, Ten Reasons to Own a Dog.
At Twin Lakes Kennel, we have been breeding and training world class Labrador retrievers for more than thirty-five years. Our Labs can be found across the states from Hawaii to Maine, from Alaska to Florida. Our second-to-none Puppy Guarantee makes buying a pure-bred Labrador retriever one of the wisest decisions you will ever make.
But don't take our word for it. Read the personal testimonials from prominent Lab owners from around the country. And visit our Puppy Page or call Woody or Judi for up-to-date puppy information at 910.462.3246.
Did you know…
- Chesepians were the first inhabitants of the area now known as Tidewater in Virginia about whom hardly anything is known. They occupied an area which is now the independent cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach.
- In 1607, after a voyage of 144 days, three ships headed by Captain Christopher Newport carrying 105 men and boys made their first landfall in the New World where the Atlantic Ocean meets the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. However, these English colonists of the Virginia Company of London left the area, and created their first permanent settlement at Jamestown.
- Nickname(s): The Resort City, Neptune City.
- Motto: Landmarks of Our Nation's Beginning.
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Customers have high expectations when calling a business. They don't want to deal with hold times or a series of transfers. Even worse, their call goes to voicemail. This leaves them with an unpleasant experience at best. Geo-based call routing ensures that customers reach the right location (or person) every time they call your business.
Geo-based call routing offers many benefits. It makes sure that your callers can reach your business as quickly and easily as possible every time, no matter where they are. It's also incredibly accurate.
Geographic routing starts as soon as a person dials a phone number by detecting the caller's physical location. This information is used to route the call appropriately, and according to the rules a business sets.
These options are just a few of the many geo-based call routing solutions that are available:
Call prompt routing is a very popular option; one which many people are familiar with if they've ever called a company. This method involves presenting a caller with an automated menu with a list of options, prompting said caller to make a selection. These options may involve choosing a location (perfect for businesses with multiple sites in the same area), or they may be more internal-focused, asking the caller to select a specific department in a company. Call prompt routing not only helps callers connect to the right person with little to no hassle, but it also eliminates spoof dialing because it requires human interaction.
Call percent allocator determines how incoming calls are distributed, whether it's among company sites in different (but close) locations, or within a company itself among the contact center agents. This is accomplished in two ways: The first is done in a Round Robin fashion to provide an equal distribution of calls across ring-to numbers. This helps guarantee that all locations and/or agents are receiving the same amount of calls so that agents have enough work without feeling overworked.
The second way is with Weighted Call Distribution, in which calls are distributed among locations using assigned percentages. For instance, one location may receive 20% of incoming calls, one may receive 50%, and a third may receive 30%. This method is most effective for businesses whose multiple locations may have varying staffing resources, causing some sites to be better equipped to handle more incoming calls than others.
Exchange routing sends callers to a specific ring-to-number, based on their phone number's area code and exchange. This method allows for specific territories to be routed to specific locations and helps control the market area. With closest location routing, calls are routed to the business location closest to the caller within a customized radius, again based on area code and exchange.
Callers can receive even more options with enhanced closest location routing, where an automated menu presents the caller with up to 4 four locations within a 25-mile radius. This makes it easier for the caller to find the location that works best for them; it also helps guarantee more business for that location.
However, routing calls based on phone numbers alone may not always be the best option for a business, particularly a franchise with locations across numerous states. For instance, when someone dials a company number from their cell phone, routing sees detects a Houston area code and routes the caller to a company located in Houston. But what if the caller has a Houston phone number, but is currently living in Los Angeles?
In cases like this, those routing options are not at all helpful. But geo-based routing, such as mobile call routing, can solve this issue. At 800response, our patented mobile routing solution pinpoints a caller's precise geographical location. Our software uses that information to route the call to the site that is truly closest to them.
Another geo-based routing option is zip code routing, where callers use their current zip code to locate the nearest company site. This option can be programmed to be effective with or without a caller entry of the zip code. These routing applications ensure callers always reach the right destinations.
Advanced call routing is more efficient and improves the customer experience. And the faster customers can get in touch with a business, the faster a potential sale can close.
We offer a wide range of call routing applications to handle your inbound phone calls. Our experienced Account Managers will work with you to determine which solution is best for you. We'll pick the most effective routing solution based on the size of your business, the number of locations you have, their proximity to each other, and more. No matter what type of phone your customers are calling from, our geo-based routing applications will route your callers accurately, seamlessly, and quickly.
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Wacky Races Clip Copyright (c) Hanna Barbera 1968-69 and the Cartoon Network
Synopsis: If everybody kept their distance the world would be a much safer place...
...I am sure those of us at (and beyond) a certain age :-), will remember the sheer carnage depicted in the Hanna Barbera classic cartoon, "Wacky Races" and the devious antics of Dick Dastardly and Muttley. The villainy duo tried to overthrow the likes of the Ant Hill Mob and Penelope Pitstop with their wicked deeds in order to win the race at any cost.
Insanely some of today's drivers seem intent on recreating the cartoon and these characters in real life and maybe it was just me, but around the festive season it was as if I was an unwilling participant in one of these "Wacky" races. Some drivers seemed to have lost all sense of road and safety etiquette as they risked not only the lives of others but theirs too, to seemingly win some "mythical" race. I witnessed people dangerously driving way too close to the vehicle in front and at speed (not that tailgating at low speed is any better), cutting people up, appearing from out of junctions as if they were a bunny appearing from a hat, not indicating (but that seems to be all too common these days as is speeding) and I hope not, but suspect, drink driving too.
This level of irresponsibility is just a disaster waiting to happen for everyone involved including innocent pedestrians whose fate may be sealed by the Dick Dastardly of the modern road rage era; and on XMAS day, I was the victim of one of the copycat villainy duo who hit me from behind whilst I was stationary causing me whiplash. I have always been nervous when I see someone driving too close to me and in this instance I had no chance and nowhere to go other than into the busy North Circular Road (a busy dual carriageway in London for my international readers) at a not opportune moment. I saw the driver's Renault Clio getting closer and closer in my rear view mirror and remember thinking, "Ooh they are getting close" and hoping they would stop until "CRASH, BANG WALLOP!" As it turned out, my one real driving accident would be caused by someone who works for the ambulance service and if you were to be hit by anyone - I suppose in theory - you couldn't be hit by anyone better except this person was in shock and I was more concerned about their well-being rather than myself. Fortunately, I should make a full recovery after physio and destiny has it that my path would cross an expert in whiplash injuries and the other side has now admitted liability, but the knock on effects from a minor incident like that are time consuming as well as depressing in the sense that I can't do what I would normally due to injury. Plus psychologically there is an injury too and I am definitely more anxious at times now when driving.
In cartoon land you can drive into someone and even blow them up using ACME branded dynamite without remorse and magically everyone is restored to full and normal working order in the next print. In the real world people and families can lose loved ones due to the senseless driving of others. Does anyone need reminding of the horrific motorway pile up on the M5 a month before XMAS and which was caused by tailgating and driving at speed in bad weather conditions? Innocent parties who were keeping their distance and following the commonsensical approach to driving sadly stood no chance from the arrogance and idiocy of those behind.
This style of driving should remain on the cartoon canvas and not in the 21st Century – the fact that cars are safer and have shorter braking distances today doesn't mean we have to put them to the test! The dangers and consequences are all too apparent and it is shocking that a tragedy like that seemingly does nothing to make drivers more aware and cautious. My accident was minor so imagine the trauma caused to those and their families, loved ones and friends etc when it results in fatalities or serious injury.
Life has a habit of throwing a curveball at you when you least expect it, but that doesn't mean you have to be the cause of the curveball on yourself or on others. One of the themes of my blog is trying to change the way people think - to be able to see the bigger picture before rushing into decisions and to try and conceptualise the consequences of those actions/ decisions and their ripple effects etc before they even happen (See The Butterfly Effect). Imagine how you would feel if you caused harm to another human being by your reckless and carefree driving, let alone the follow on consequences?
I am firmly of the belief you should treat others as you would like to be treated yourself; To me, giving in life is all so important to one's well-being and Karma and to give one a chance of being able to be "Truly HAPPY." For example, when you brighten up someone's day – doesn't that make you feel good too? And giving can take many forms from the transference of kind words such as complimenting someone, the giving of a long overdue apology for pain and heartache caused in the past, asking how someone is and wishing them a wonderful day, to simply a smile and making someone laugh (incidentally, in Hebrew, my name "Isaac" means gift of "laughter" except that I tend to laugh at my own jokes and sound a lot like Muttley in the process!); and what better with Valentine's Day round the corner to open your Heart to someone very special and telling them you Truly love them and like no other x… Naturally, giving also applies to thinking of others safety on the roads and being considerate and thoughtful to your fellow driver.
Always try and take a step back to consider the causal effects of your actions on the parties involved and think it through to the end conclusion – if necessary break it down into steps to make this easier and this can apply to anything in life and not just driving of course. But for example, imagine how tense someone must be feeling when they see your bonnet up their tailpipe and how dangerous that is! I utilise this way of thinking every day in my life to some degree or another depending on how important the issue is to me. By doing so it helps me find solutions to problems and importantly pre-empt problems, as well as helping achieve the outcome I desire.
The theme of using the infamous cartoon as a base for an article may seem light hearted in nature, but the message I am trying to make couldn't be more serious so please let's leave the wacky races to YouTube and reruns on the Cartoon Network and help make the world a safer place…
And for those who went to the ACME School of Driving please take time to revisit the Highway Code which can be downloaded for here:
Also if you are in need of a real life fabulous driving instructor and are in or near the NW London, UK area then get in contact and I will pass on their details.
Please have a safe and beautiful day.
[Also read Isaac's latest posts, "One Last Sleep", 'She Died in my Arms Tonight... RIP Mum, 1st June 1935 to 13th June 2014;' "A Kiss from a Rose", 'A Champagne and Rolex Affair...; "Sex on Fire", Making you Shine for Valentine's Day; an emotional aphrodisiac and Isaac's steamiest article yet...; "A Giraffe is not just for Xmas" and "The Bobby Ewing Shuffle", the follow up to "True Love at 15000," an article stirred with beautiful love, showers, dreams and Dallas x... Other relevant articles include: "True Love at 15000", an article about 'coming of age,' wisdom, dreams and, of course, True Love...; "Let's Face the Music and Dance", the follow up to, "The Lonely Goatherd," and an insightful look at relationships and the lessons to be learned from our elders; "Scream and Shout", exploring Love at Xmas Time... Let it ALL OUT!; "Naked Fishes", a Birthday celebration of theSarayiahpost.com's Modern Day heroine, Maria; "Suicide Blonde", an unbridled account of how Isaac's world collapsed and why he is still alive today to tell his story; "A Journey Becomes One", an article full of Heart & Love as Isaac Sarayiah Celebrates becoming a "Little Daddy," "Land of Hope and Glory - The London 2012 Games" Isaac's view on the London 2012 Olympic Games, "Healing Power of Sand," Isaac's guide to Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit of Life's stresses and emotional complexities and provide a path to True Happiness and Love, "The Naked Countess - Interview Inclusive", "Staying Alive" and "The Lonely Goatherd", Isaac Sarayiah's Valentine's Day article on True Love x]


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You know how these things happen: About a week ago I saw Barney's Version, the adaptation of the 1997 Mordecai Richler novel. While watching it, I realized that I hadn't seen the other great adaptation of Richler's work, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz in ages. And all of that got me thinking about the phenomenon of the "pushy yid."
If you never seen it, Duddy Kravitz is one of those major characters that can stand in as a complete category … In America, people used to say, "You're such a Babbit," referring to the Sinclair Lewis character who personified bourgeois values. "Oscar Madison" meant a sloppy person. Other examples including calling someone a "Lady Macbeth."
The film, Duddy Kravitz, opens with a long monologue by Duddy's father, a taxi driver played by the late Jack Warden, in which he extols the cleverness of a neighborhood "hustler" who resold discarded trolley transfer tickets and parlayed the proceeds into a fortune. Soon we meet Duddy, played by Richard Dryfus, who spends the rest of the film scrambling to make more and more money – basically by being pushy, having the guts to do what others won't, the energy to do what others can't.
Many gentiles have long pointed to the "pushy Jew," always angling to get his or her way, especially in business. That, of course, made other Jews go out of their way to break the stereotype, and to cringe when one of their "landsmen" stepped out of line. Better to be polite and meek, and not call attention to oneself.
But if you think about it, why not be a pushy Yid? Did being meek and polite ever get anyone to the top? Did Dominique Strauss-Kahn get to where he is by being shy and retiring? It has yet to be seen what will happen with the DSK case. But if he does one day become the leader of France, whether or not he is completely exonerated from charges that were brought against him here in New York, again, it will not being from moving quietly through French politics.
And yet, the pushy Jew still, to this day, is an embarrassment. In "Yinglish" we call them "a shonda for the goyim" — showing our shame to the outsiders. And besides, pushy people of any kind aren't too much fun to be around.
Case in point. During Visiting Day at my daughter's summer camp, the parents may swim with their kids in the deep portion of the lake, but they must first take a swimming proficiency test. Otherwise, they can wade in the shallow area, which is probably a meter and a half deep. Bureaucratic, frustration, but a part of life. No one wants to wait on a long cue instead of spending precious time with their children.
Believe me, there is never a time that I've waited on this line, when someone hasn't attempted to jump the cue. The most recent one was a first, though. One woman went to the front of the line and told the lifeguard in charge that she had a migraine headache and it was necessary to go in the water immediately, and that she should be allowed to take the deep water test next. The young man politely told her that the line wasn't currently very long. The woman said, "You don't understand, they [presumably her family] are about to call an ambulance. It's too hot and I need to cool off." Then the kid gracefully invited her to go into the shallow end. The woman said, no, the only thing that would help her was to actually swim. In the end, I saw this woman happily playing in the deep end. I guess the lifeguards let her stay in the water until it was her turn.
So, what can we conclude from all of this. First, it's important to be proud of your background, even when there are a few nudnicks who ruin it for the rest. And then, the hardest part … to be a liberal means to accept people on their own terms. I have learned to embrace my people. It's just that some are harder to embrace than others.
The saving grace: Although people do learn from those who came before, it seems like there's less and less reason to be pushy, now that Jews aren't trying to escape the fate of being a taxi driver, like Duddy Kravitz. My grandfather delivered bread … my father was a teacher … now I do this. Perhaps they were pushy so I don't have to be.


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One of the nation's top climate scientists and a Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist from the Washington Post are out with a new book. It takes a satirical look at a serious subject – hoping to sway public opinion with humor. Sandy Hausman reports on Michael Mann's first foray into comedy.
When former UVA professor Michael Mann decided on a career in science, he didn't dream of fame or fortune – and he certainly didn't expect to be attacked over the question of climate change, but his graph of global warming – the one that looks like a hockey stick – outraged some politicians, like Virginia's former attorney general Ken Cuccinelli.
Now, Mann is fighting back with the help of Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles. Their new book, the Madhouse Effect, takes a satiric look at those who deny climate change is happening.
"Oddly enough, some of the hardest hitting commentary comes in the form of comedy, whether it's the Colbert Report, John Oliver, Bill Maher, there are issues that have become so contentious that the only way to really talk about them is to frame them as satire," he explains.
The book also takes on people who think we can keep burning fossil fuels and adapt to whatever changes are coming.
"The forces of inaction, fossil fuel interests, the front groups they fund, realizing that outright denial is becoming less and less credible with the public have now gone with a different tack, the idea that maybe it's real, but we can adapt to it, and hey, maybe there's a quick techno fix – shooting particle up into the stratosphere, seeding the oceans with iron and a whole array of elaborate schemes," Mann says.
In fact, Mann says, proposals to fix climate change could cause even bigger problems. He'll speak on September 15th at 7 in Charlottesville's City Hall.
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By: Rebecca Nowicke | Every once in a while, little chirps can be heard right outside the art room and a crowd of students can be seen around the incubator between classes. On Feb. 9, seven small chicks were born in the Ag. shop of Audubon High School; an eighth chick was born later in the week. The first time the Agriculture students attempted raising chickens, it didn't work out very well and no baby chickens survived; however, this time it was a success. The class learned what went wrong and made adjustments. Agriculture sophomore Emily Campbell said, "The humidity wasn't right in the incubator, and sometimes the eggs aren't fertilized right. This time, we had the humidity correct, we candled the eggs more often, and we left them in the incubator after they hatched. We had a better environment for them in general." In Mrs. Elmquist's class, raising chickens is a required project for her students and they enjoy the difficult task. For the Agriculture students, it takes trial and error to get it right. Their failed attempt at chicken-raising began in the fall of 2014 and the batch that finally worked out for the Agriculture students hatched just recently. All of the students are excited about the chicks and look forward to watching them grow. |
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Typically, an afternoon exploring one of DC's breweries might consist of visiting a Tasting Room, trying several varieties of the in-house brewed beers, purchasing some growlers and perhaps getting slightly inebriated. Another part of the plan might include food, because why not? It can taste good and simultaneously serve as the sustenance required to continue tasting — even provide enough energy to make a day of it and make your own brewery crawl.
Truthfully, this order of events is not one that is novel and some breweries have opened as brewpubs to effortlessly combine the eating and drinking portions of a brewery tour into a one-stop shop. Other breweries have remained strictly as production breweries, but welcome food trucks and outside food to face hunger without deviation from the literal task-at-hand. The following list includes both iterations of the beer and food appreciation.
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Dating back to SolarWinds — the fallout to which started a few months before his administration — and continuing through the Microsoft Exchange hacking and the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, the Biden administration has been beset with wall to wall cybersecurity crises. Today, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to fight back.
The long-awaited executive order has been in the works since the first weeks of the presidency.
"Today's executive order makes a down payment towards modernizing our cyber defenses and safeguarding many of the services, on which we rely," a senior administration official told reporters.
The executive order operates within the federal government and uses some of its buying power to influence broader private sector practices. Regarding the government, it encourages federal systems to invest in secure cloud services, detection and zero-trust architecture, and mandates multifactor authentication, logging, and encryption. The order creates a standard playbook for agencies to respond to breaches.
The order intersects with the private sector by extending requirements to federal suppliers, including notifying the government of breaches that could impact national security and setting minimum security standards for software sold to the government. It also creates a public/private review board to deconstruct and learn from major cyber incidents the way the National Transportation Review Board investigates plane crashes. The review board would be chaired by private sector representatives to show the administrations' intent to work with and not against industry.
Congress is currently mulling a similar requirement for all companies, not just ones with federal clients, to notify government of breaches that could impact national security. The administration official told reporters the executive order gives the Hill "opportunity to say which of these [ideas] should be applied more broadly."
The order also sets in motion standardized labeling for internet-connected products to allow for quick comparison of security features.
"Today, for example, parents looking at two different video baby monitors have no way of knowing which is built more securely. This program will change that giving the consumer insight while simultaneously rewarding the company that makes them more secure monitor with recognition in the market," the administration official told reporters.
The administration will explore ways to incentivize adoption of the labels.
"Software security has to be a basic design consideration," said the official. "We'd never buy a family minivan knowing it could have potentially fatal defects, with the expectation of recalls, or decide whether you want to install and pay for seatbelts and airbags afterwards."


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June 8, 2016 at 8:19 am ET
Tuesday's primary elections ended the congressional career of North Carolina Rep. Renee Ellmers, began others in many open districts where the primary contest is tantamount to a general election, selected a Democratic challenger for Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, and reduced the field in California's open-seat Senate race to two Democrats.
North Carolina Ditches Ellmers
After court-ordered redistricting, one House Republican incumbent was always going to lose in the Tar Heel State's 2nd District race. Rep. George Holding managed to beat fellow GOP colleague Ellmers easily.
Ellmers' loss – which happened despite a last-minute robocall in her favor by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump – was a major victory for a conservative groups such as the Club for Growth, which spent heavily to defeat her.
Judge Will Take On Grassley
Patty Judge, Iowa's former lieutenant governor who had the support of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley in November. She beat her closest rival, state Sen. Rob Hogg, who was backed by a number of state party leaders, The Associated Press projected.
Already, Democrats in Washington have targeted Grassley, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, over his opposition to President Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court. There is little doubt that the line of attack will only grow as Republicans are questioned over whether they want the party's likely presidential nominee, Donald Trump, to be responsible for nominating judges.
California Has Democrat v. Democrat Race for Senate in November
Two Democrats – Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez – will face off in November for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Barbara Boxer, the first one-party, statewide contest since California instituted a top-two primary system, The Associated Press projected.
The two emerged from the field of 34 candidates. Harris had the backing of EMILY's List, a group that helps elect Democratic women who support abortion rights. It is not clear whether the group would be willing to go negative against Sanchez, a Democrat who fits the mold of an EMILY's List candidate, but it is unlikely.
House Fields Set in Competitive Iowa, California Races
Two freshman Republicans facing tough challenges in Iowa learned Tuesday night who their rivals will be. In Iowa's 1st District, Monica Vernon, a Democrat backed by Washington Democrats and EMILY's List, will take on Republican Rep. Rod Blum, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress. In the state's 3rd District, Jim Mowrer, a veteran of the Iraq war, will carry the Democratic torch against Republican Rep. David Young.
In California, the Democratic Congressional Committee got its way in two districts – the 10th and 25th – where they were backing Michael Eggman and Bryan Caforio to take on Republican Reps. Jeff Denham and Steve Knight. In Rep. David Valadao's 21st District, the race was too close to call for who would challenge him in November, but it was led by Daniel Parra, the mayor pro-tem of Fowler.
The seats are viewed as competitive.
Unusual Numbers in North Carolina Primaries
One North Carolina race featured one of the smallest percentage victories in the country Tuesday night, while another featured the smallest margin of victory.
Rep. Robert Pittenger, the Republican who represents the state's 9th District, ended Tuesday night with just under35 percent of the vote and only 142 more votes than his closest challenger, Mark Harris. Harris said he was not conceding and would push for a recount.
Voters in North Carolina's 13th District had 17 candidates to choose from in the race to replace Holding, who ran in the 2nd District. On Tuesday night, they settled on one: Club for Growth-backed Ted Budd, a first-time candidate. He won with just 20 percent of the vote, 10 more than his closet rival, The Associated Press projected.


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32 Bible Verses about Monogamy
Most Relevant Verses
The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said,
"This is now bone of my bones,
And flesh of my flesh;
She shall be called Woman,
Because she was taken out of Man."
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.
But not one has done so who has a remnant of the Spirit. And what did that one do while he was seeking a godly offspring? Take heed then to your spirit, and let no one deal treacherously against the wife of your youth.
And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."
But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and the two shall become one flesh; so they are no longer two, but one flesh.read more.
What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.
"Then I passed by you and saw you, and behold, you were at the time for love; so I spread My skirt over you and covered your nakedness. I also swore to you and entered into a covenant with you so that you became Mine," declares the Lord God.
"For your husband is your Maker,
Whose name is the Lord of hosts;
And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel,
Who is called the God of all the earth.
"For the Lord has called you,
Like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit,
Even like a wife of one's youth when she is rejected,"
Says your God.
"For a brief moment I forsook you,
But with great compassion I will gather you.
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"In an outburst of anger
I hid My face from you for a moment,
But with everlasting lovingkindness I will have compassion on you,"
Says the Lord your Redeemer.
"Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, 'Thus says the Lord,
"I remember concerning you the devotion of your youth,
The love of your betrothals,
Your following after Me in the wilderness,
Through a land not sown.
"Israel was holy to the Lord,
The first of His harvest.
All who ate of it became guilty;
Evil came upon them," declares the Lord.'"
"It will come about in that day," declares the Lord,
"That you will call Me Ishi
And will no longer call Me Baali.
"For I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth,
So that they will be mentioned by their names no more.
"In that day I will also make a covenant for them
With the beasts of the field,
The birds of the sky
And the creeping things of the ground.
And I will abolish the bow, the sword and war from the land,
And will make them lie down in safety.
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"I will betroth you to Me forever;
Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice,
In lovingkindness and in compassion,
And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness.
Then you will know the Lord.
Then the Lord said to me, "Go again, love a woman who is loved by her husband, yet an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the sons of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes."
This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband.
For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.
"You only have I chosen among all the families of the earth;
Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."
Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel."
The Lord has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments;
"When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance,
When He separated the sons of man,
He set the boundaries of the peoples
According to the number of the sons of Israel.
Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."
Drink water from your own cistern
And fresh water from your own well.
Should your springs be dispersed abroad,
Streams of water in the streets?
Let them be yours alone
And not for strangers with you.
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Let your fountain be blessed,
And rejoice in the wife of your youth.
As a loving hind and a graceful doe,
Let her breasts satisfy you at all times;
Be exhilarated always with her love.
Yet you say, 'For what reason?' Because the Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant.
"If a man has two wives, the one loved and the other unloved, and both the loved and the unloved have borne him sons, if the firstborn son belongs to the unloved,
So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and indeed he loved Rachel more than Leah, and he served with Laban for another seven years.
Now there was a certain man from Ramathaim-zophim from the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. He had two wives: the name of one was Hannah and the name of the other Peninnah; and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. Now this man would go up from his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the Lord there.read more.
When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters; but to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, but the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival, however, would provoke her bitterly to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. It happened year after year, as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she would provoke her; so she wept and would not eat. Then Elkanah her husband said to her, "Hannah, why do you weep and why do you not eat and why is your heart sad? Am I not better to you than ten sons?"
Rehoboam loved Maacah the daughter of Absalom more than all his other wives and concubines. For he had taken eighteen wives and sixty concubines and fathered twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters. Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery."
And He *said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;
"Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery.
But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband. The husband must fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does; and likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.
Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.


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Community groups come together online to build support system
As the nation continues to fight the global pandemic, Social Media Matters launched `My Pincode' project in April to connect people and communities by setting up `Open Groups' on Facebook at a hyperlocal level. Social Media Matters is a leading NGO working towards building the capacities of communities, youth, law enforcement, and the government in encouraging the use of social media for social change. My Pincode is about local groups on Facebook to virtually connect, communicate, collaborate and create a support system for each other in their respective pincode areas. These groups bring together users, community leaders, subject matter experts, resource points and organisations at a very hyper-local level to provide immediate support, relief and share critical information.
In an attempt to bring together communities from 170 hotspots of India across 17 states (as identified by the Central Government of India in April 15, 2020) and crowdsource help, open groups have been formed and are being managed by moderators and group admins, who have been adequately trained by Social Media Matters. Each State has a Moderator and several admins who have been carefully moderating the discussions and letting users connect with each other for essential and verified information. One core principle maintained for My Pincode is posting of verified information. The volunteers, admins and moderators have all been trained in fact checking methods and verification of information so as to keep fake profiles/information away. They have also been trained on effective tips to moderate the groups on aspects such as Commenting, Approvals, Engagement, Verification, Posting and Creating Content.
What is being discussed in the groups?
- Which is the nearest clinic I can visit?
- Where can I get emergency help?
- What does the situation look like right now on the roads?
- What are the queues like at the shops?
- How much longer will supplies last?
- Are courier services working in the area?
- Which are the nearest Government and Private Testing Centres?
- Can I visit the police stations?
- Are postal services working in the area?
- How do I obtain a curfew pass?
- What is the situation at the hospitals?
- Are there any blood donor requests?
Social Media Matters will eventually extend the My Pincode to 32 States and Union Territories.
How does this work? Everyday the lead moderators (Team Social Media Matters) sift through all the groups to look for any inappropriate content that is posted/approved/queried. As soon as users post on the group, the network of admins gets activated and they look into the prime information or request made by the user. Once that is identified, the request is verified and then the network gets activated to resolve the request.
Stories start pouring in as soon as the groups become functional. These are tough times for all across the country and people are trying hard to manage the daily essentials for survival. My Pincode has now become a bridge between the providers and the ones in need. Blood Donation, Ration Supply, Repair Work, Daily Essential Information, Government Advisories - these are the highlights of My Pincode as these demands top the charts across posts made by users. But the real efforts are put into resolving the requests. Partners like Sarvahitey, Akshay Patra Foundation, Blood Bank were fundamental in their roles to look into all the requests and take immediate action.
A few case studies:
- Migrant workers in underserved areas of Gurgaon: Many migrant families are still living in Gurgaon and accessing food has been challenging for them. #MyPincode team along with Akshay Patra are tirelessly working to ensure food is made available to families of migrant workers in Gurgaon. Recently, more than 100 families were distributed ration in the slum of Sector 52A, Gurgaon.
- Shantanu Garg, Looking for Blood Donor (West Delhi): Shantanu Garg posted on the local My Pincode Community, urgently requesting for a blood donor on behalf of a friend. On receiving such a critical request, the moderators tagged all volunteers and other admins and started reaching out to other blood donor agencies. With sustained efforts they were able to arrange the donor within a few hours. There have also been other instances of such donor requests. My Pincode communities have also connected and on one instance, a blood donor was arranged within two hours of a request posted on South Delhi Group by Sajal Bhateja.


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From SLC head south on I-15, and take exit 272 heading East. Follow W 800 E, until you reach the split for Provo Canyon, and take 189 East. Drive through the canyon until you see the sign for Sundance, and turn left. Drive up HWY 92, until you see the sign for Sundance Nordic Center, and turn left on Timphaven Road.
Here is a driving map.
Trail Info
Distance: Sundance Nordic offers 15 k miles of groomed trails
Elevation gain: varies by trail
Dog friendly? No, dogs are not allowed
Kid friendly? Yes!
Ticket Prices
Adult Full Day – $18
Adult Half Day (2-5pm) – $14
Child Full Day (ages 7-17) – $9
Child Half Day – $6
Ages under 6 and older than 65 – Free!
For rental prices, call Sundance Nordic at 801.223.4170.
Ready to pick up my ski pass at the Nordic Center yurt!
To get started skiing, you can go right or left – both routes will go uphill to begin with.
Time to strip layers, and work hard up a steeper hill.
I was testing out some different skis, that have a small skin on the bottom. I felt like these were extra slippery for me, making the uphill harder.
Weeee! The downhill is so much fun!
I absolutely loved the freshly groomed tracks. Sundance Nordic Center keeps them perfect!
Winding my way through the trees. As you continue to ski down Lena's Loop, you'll have a view of Stewart Falls as well! This was my favorite ski trail of the day – just make sure you ski it in a counterclockwise direction so you get more downhill. If you're looking for a workout and want uphill, then ski this clockwise.
What a beautiful day to be outside. On a Wednesday morning I only saw two other skiers. So nice!
After skiing on the Rossignol R-SKIN's for about an hour, I went back and traded them out for my own skis, Alpina's. What can I say, I like my own gear 🙂
I'm glad I tried the new skis out, but they were a bit too long and slippery for me.
I did take a mini lesson in Skate Skiing, and I picked it up much faster than when I tried back in 2010-2011. The skis are very different, the uphill is way harder for me with my asthma, but I did like the gliding action and flow on the downhill.
Check out my Video!
Trail Map
My ski track for the day!
Huge thank you to Sundance Nordic Center for setting me up with skis and a quick lesson!
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Hi! I am Elvira Vroomen, visual arts teacher and creator of food projects with schoolchildren based in Amsterdam.
As a teacher I love to develop art lessons and enjoy working with students ranging from young children to adults.
I currently work at Winford Amsterdam, teaching primary school children as well as exam classes. I often try to make interdisciplinary connections between the pupils' art classes and their other classes. I believe that art education is an integral part of every person's development. It is a forum for expression, communication, cultural and historical understanding. In my art classes, I give students the opportunity to develop their imagination, learn self-reflection and connect with each other!
I organise student exhibitions in and outside the school environment and work together with galleries like Framer Framed, Neverneverland and the Breitner Academy in Amsterdam.
In 2005, I received my BA in Art Education from the Academy of Visual Arts in Amsterdam. In 2020, I completed my Master in Arts Education at Piet Zwart Institute, Rotterdam. My graduation project was about how engaging food contribute to an artistic programme in secondary education and promote a connection between the context inside and outside the classroom?
In addition to my academic training, between 2014 and 2015 I did an internship at Green School in Bali, Indonesia and followed the Green Educators Course. This experience has had a strong effect on the way I teach and think about art education.
When I am not teaching, you can find me in my studio in Amsterdam-Noord that I built myself in a former shipyard.
In my daily life I enjoy taking long walks with my dog Disko and my husband André, practicing yoga, enjoying the cultural life and spending time with my friends and family. My roots lie in Indonesia and enjoy to visit Indonesia and practice my Bahasa.


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i have one problem regarding polymer behaviour in diesel& petrol engine. same polymer is used in diesel & petrol engine oil, but its working fine in petrol engine whereas in diesel engine, its gets jammed at fuel injector & resulting in deposition of soot at diesel injector & malfuctioning fuelcalibration.
what is micron size of filters used in diesel & petrol engines ( i guess diesel engine being a large engine mesh size may be big), please guide


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Medicare is a federal health insurance program that the federal government administers. Originally, seniors age 65 plus were eligible to enroll in a Medicare plan. Medicare has expanded to include two more groups. These two groups include those diagnosed with E.S.R.D. (End-Stage Renal Disease) and those receiving Social Security Disability income for at least 24 consecutive months.
Medicare Part A and Part B coverage include:
Part A – Hospital insurance provided by the federal government.
Part B – Medical insurance and outpatient expenses provided by the federal government.
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A is available to those who qualify through Social Security, Railroad Retirement, or government employment. The federal government funds Medicare Part A coverage by payroll and FICA contributions and is premium-free. Those individuals over age 65, that do not qualify, may receive benefits for Part A by paying a monthly premium.
Medicare Part A coverage includes:
- Inpatient Hospitalization – covers up to 90 days per benefit period. Medicare pays 100% of covered charges for days 1-60. For days 61-90, the insured is responsible to pay a specified daily co-payment and Medicare will pay the balance.
- Mental Health Care – covers inpatient mental health care similarly to inpatient hospital care.
- Skilled Nursing – covers limited benefits for skilled nursing care after 3 days of hospitalization. Part A covers the first 20 days of hospitalization at 100%. Days 21-100 paid (co-payment paid by insured). After 100 days of skilled nursing care, there is no added benefit through Part A, and the insured pays 100%.
- Home Health Care – covers nurse's visits, home health aide services, and medical supplies for medically necessary care following hospitalization.
- Hospice – Support and pain relief services provided to the terminally ill and family members.
- Blood – Medicare Part A covers the first three pints of blood in one calendar year.
Medicare Part B
Medicare Part B is optional coverage and an individual becomes eligible for Medicare Part B once they become eligible for Medicare Part A. Part B recipients to pay a monthly premium. Medicare Part B pays 80% of covered expenses after the annual deductible. The insured pays 20% coinsurance with no maximum out-of-pocket.
Medicare Part B coverage includes:
- Medical Expense – Medicare Part B covers physician's and surgeon's services, both inpatient and outpatient. Part B also covers medical and surgical services that are necessary. This includes medical supplies. Added coverage includes occupation, physical, speech therapy, diagnostic tests, medically necessary ambulance, other transportation, and certain medical equipment. It will also cover kidney dialysis treatments.
- Laboratory Services – Blood tests, urinalysis, other (outpatient), and biopsies.
- Blood – Medicare Part B covers the cost of blood. The First 3 pints of blood per year excluded. Since Part A covers transfusions on an inpatient basis, Medicare Part B covers blood transfusions on an outpatient basis.
- Preventive Care – Medicare Part B covers a one-time well care preventive visit along with annual "wellness" visits.
- Mental Health Care – Medicare Part B covers mental health services on an outpatient basis. The provider must be willing to accept Medicare payment.
- Home Health Care – For those who are home-bound (in personal residence), Medicare Part B covers medically necessary skilled care, home health aide services, and medical supplies for those not having a qualifying hospitalization.
In Summary
Medicare Part A is health insurance provided to those ages 65 or older. Those diagnosed with E.S.R.D. or receiving disability income for at least 24 months also qualify. Medicare Part A covers hospitalization/inpatient expenses.
Medicare Part B is optional coverage for an individual qualifying for Medicare Part A. Medicare Part B is coverage for physician and surgeon costs along with medical expenses, laboratory services, blood, preventive care, mental health care, and home health care.


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We've had yet another successful gathering of the Omaha Team System User Group. After moderating one of the Birds of a Feather sessions at last month's Tech-Ed conference, I decided to try something similar with this month's user group meeting format.
Rather than schedule a speaker for this meeting I decided that we would open the floor up for any Team System-related topics for discussion amongst the group. Being the middle of the summer and having changed the format to not include a speaker I didn't expect the same turnout that we typically get at other meetings. We ended up with a total of 15 attendees which was perfect for sitting around a few tables and having some conversation.
Some of the topics we discussed included:
- Certifications – are they important (i.e. do they really matter)?
- Training – what types of training resources are available for Team System.
- Gotchas – what kind of "gotchas" have other group members ran across while working with Team System.
- APIs – what type of experience do other group members have with working with the TFS Object Model.
- How is it being used – i.e. how is Team System being used throughout the community.
- FinalBuilder – just bringing an awareness to the group that FinalBuilder has some great TFS support.
- Etc.
We all had some great discussion for about an hour and a half and I think everyone in the room, especially myself, left with having learned something new.
The meeting format seemed to work out great so I believe this is something we'll do at least once per year.


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Rob Stone
American Rapper
29 years old
Full Name |
Rob Stone |
Age |
29 |
Birth date |
January 25, 1995 |
Horoscope |
Aquarius |
Birth Place |
San Diego, CA |
Profession |
Rapper |
Net Worth |
$2 million |
Martial Status |
Married |
Height |
5′ 10″ |
Ethnicity |
White |
Nationality |
American |
Weight |
N/A lbs (N/A kg) |
Hair Color |
Dark Brown |
Eye Color |
Blue |
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Who is Rob Stone dating?
Rob Stone is currently married to Melissa Chan. The couple started dating in 1997 and have been together for around 27 years, 2 months, and 3 days.
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Rob Stone Biography
Rob Stone was born on a Wednesday, January 25, 1995 in San Diego, CA. His birth name is Rob Stone and she is currently 29 years old. People born on January 25 fall under the zodiac sign of Aquarius. His zodiac animal is Pig.
Rob Stone is an American actor and director from Dallas, Texas, best known for playing teen Kevin Owens on the 19851990 sitcom Mr. Belvedere. He later became a writer and director of documentary films, and also performed as part of a band.
He started teaching himself how to rap while attending college in Atlanta, Georgia.
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What is Microcephaly?
There is a good reason your child's pediatrician measures your baby's head circumference at each check-up. A baby's head typically grows in a very predictable pattern that can be followed on a standardized growth chart. However, when a baby's head grows at an abnormally slow rate, or the head circumference is small to begin with, it is known as microcephaly.
Microcephaly essentially means that the skull growth is not keeping up with the growth in the rest of the body. Typically, a small skull indicates a small brain. The smaller the head, the more likely that brain development will not be normal, and the baby will show signs of developmental delay.
There is no single disease that causes microcephaly. Instead, this disorder may result from any injury to the brain that disrupts its growth. Anything that causes brain injury before or after birth can lead to microcephaly. Common causes before birth include prenatal maternal infections or diseases, in utero drug exposure, metabolic disorders, and genetic abnormalities. Other causes after birth include head trauma or meningitis/encephalitis.
There are approximately 25,000 babies born annually in the United States with microcephaly. Sometimes brain imaging with a CT scan or MRI can be useful in detecting other abnormalities if the baby shows signs of developmental delay. Genetic testing may be done, especially if there are other abnormal findings on the baby's physical exam.
Sometimes, specific blood tests will be used to look for the most common infections that cause microcephaly. These infections include toxoplasmosis, rubella, CMV, syphilis, and herpes. More recently, researchers have begun to suspect that the Zika virus is also a cause of microcephaly because there has been a dramatic spike in the number of cases in Zika-prone areas.
Other problems often go along with microcephaly, including seizures, developmental abnormalities, cerebral palsy, and eye/vision problems. Often babies with this condition will need to be evaluated by a pediatric neurologist, infectious disease specialist, ophthalmologist, and/or geneticist, in addition to regular visits with the pediatrician for routine head circumference measurements.
The prognosis for microcephaly depends on the underlying cause. Children who have an associated genetic problem or microcephaly due to a prior intrauterine infection tend to have a poorer prognosis.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Microcephaly.
UpToDate - Microcephaly in infants and children: etiology and evaluation.
American Academy of Neurology - Practice Parameter: Evaluation of the child with microcephaly.
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This weekend we'll get back to the five game, best of one slates in both the LEC (Europe) and LCS (North America) that offer a lot more options for different lineups and often fewer prize splits.
Wednesday offers our typical three game LPL slate with a few fascinating matchups to look at.
LNG eSports vs Victory Five (Start Time: 2am Eastern on Twitch)
LNG are the chalk on this slate for sure. Their opponents, Victory Five, have given up a whopping 20.9 kills per game in just six games since returning from the break. They're all losses. Victory Five are looking like the worst team in the league. I'm building my lineups in different ways around this matchup. Light is getting the start over Asura at the ADC position for LNG. You want a piece of this match.
TOP eSports vs Vici Gaming (Start Time: 5am Eastern on Twitch)
This is an interesting one between two teams that have had disappointing starts given high pre-season expectations. I'm favoring TOP in this spot as you can read over in my League of Legends Odds Picks post and like them to 2-0.
JD Gaming vs BiliBili Gaming (Start Time: 7am Eastern on Twitch)
JD Gaming are the most heavily favored team on the slate but I actually like the underdog BiliBili Gaming who are returning their previous top laner ADD. I'm going to be light on my exposure to JD Gaming as I think they're severely overpriced in this spot.
Cash Games
This is a challenging cash slate because of the pricing when there are three heavy favorites. When this happens you typically have to have a strong stance on the middle game, in this case its TOP vs Vici. I personally like TOP but a lot of people think it's close to an even matchup. Because of this I'll be playing limited cash games on this slate but building with a blend of primarily LNG and TOP.
Something like this:
In the big tournaments with such top heavy prize support you need to think outside of the box and swing for the fences with an underdog most of the time in LOL DFS unless you want to split the top prize. It's obviously higher risk and higher reward.
I like this strategy much more than a game stack which is a rare winner in LOL DFS. You want winners in every position on your roster in the best of three regions because of the GNP point bonus you get.
For tournaments tomorrow I'm fading JDG. They're deserving favorites but I also think they're severely overpriced which means we can scoop up BiliBili players for cheap that have a reasonable chance at taking down this series. I think fewer people will be on BiliBili as a dog than Vici but they're not a bad option either. If you really want to run wild you could go with a BiliBili/Vici stack and leave a bunch of money on the board in the off chance that JDG and TOP both lose.
Don't be afraid to leave money on the board in these big GPP lineups. Since there are only three matches that's only 30 players to choose from unless teams use subs. It's all about lineup differentiation! Build your lineup with an expected outcome in mind.


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Who's looking forward to 2022? We are! As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "keep moving forward." While many organizations are focused on messages of optimism and "moving forward," employee retention is still a major concern. The last two years have impacted virtually every company when it comes to retaining employees. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), four million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021 – and that's just one month!
Recognition is a powerful tool for strengthening engagement and helping people to feel motivated and appreciated so that they stay with your organization. Here are some ways to rethink your recognition strategy for 2022 to drive the engagement your teams want and the commitment that your organization needs.
Modernize your recognition strategy.
Recognition, like a simple black dress, will never go out of style. However, sometimes it needs a refresh. What worked five years ago, (even 18 months ago!) may not be applicable today based on your changing employee demographics. Start a dialogue with employees or survey your teams to find out what is important to them.
Make it easy to manage multiple recognition initiatives with a single hub.
Technology has evolved and it's now simple and efficient to host multiple initiatives and programs on one platform. Whether you start with a single program or multiple initiatives, you can design your strategy around your organization's strategic goals to support all current initiatives.
Brand your recognition strategy.
We are big believers in making a big deal of branding your program, amplifying and promoting it, and creating awareness, buzz, and action through frequent communications! These are equally as important as the recognition itself. Your program is no good to anyone in your organization if no one knows about it, if no one understands it, or if no one is excited about participating in it.
Make recognition a regular pillar of your values.
Infuse recognition into your team's daily routine. Your culture will thrive. This represents who you are and what you are to your employees. Recognition can work top down, bottom up and peer-to-peer. The more people get used to giving and receiving, the more your culture can move toward one of cheerful participation where your company fans exponentially grow.
Why is an effective recognition strategy so important for employee engagement?
Receiving regular praise and recognition is a key factor in reducing employee burnout and reinforcing wellbeing.
According to Deloitte's Talent 2020 Survey, recognition is among the top three most effective non-financial methods of retention.
Workplace Rituals:
Creating common workplace recognition rituals helps:
• Improve quality and productivity
• Reduce absenteeism
• Improve employees' mental health
• Improve employee retention
To learn more about how to develop a comprehensive, integrated Hire to Retire strategy for recognition, employee engagement and performance management shoot me an email or give me a call.
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If you are new to Kratom, you may find Kratom confusing. And why is that? Simply because of the options you have, from different types of Kratom strains to vein colors and product forms, it is hard to choose which strain or vein color to buy first. This is where a free Kratom sample comes in handy.
Do you know there are almost two dozen Kratom strains out there to choose from?
In addition, there are between one to five vein colors for each strain?
Next, you have to decide if you want to buy Kratom in powder, Kratom capsules, liquid, or Kratom extract form?
Confusing, isn't it? And we understand that it may take a lot of time, effort, and of course money, to explore all these options before settling for your favorite strain or vein color. A quicker alternative to this is the use of Kratom sample packs, and if they are free Kratom samples, it is even better.
So, is it possible to find some? And if yes, where to find them? Is there any benefit of these free samples? Do they make sense to Kratom buyers?
We will find all the answers in this article, so keep reading.
When Free Kratom Samples Make Sense?
Free Kratom samples not only provide you with an inexpensive way to explore different Kratom strains and vein colors but also helps you decide between different vendors.
Keep in mind; there has been an explosive rise in the demand for Kratom in the US. Out of all the imports to the world from Southeast Asia, the US share makes almost one-third. This quick rise also gave rise to hundreds of new Kratom vendors entering the market.
Unfortunately, some are only there to take advantage of the high demand. The free Kratom samples come in handy to identify between bad and good options if you want to buy Kratom.
This way, you can use free samples before deciding about a permanent and reliable source. Make sure you're always getting fresh Kratom, as you can find on Kratom Source USA.
Free Kratom Samples: Are They Available?
Even though you can buy Kratom from your local shops and online stores, it is almost impossible to find free samples of Kratom at your local gas station or head shop, as they mostly offer you brand products, like OPMS.
However, these come with some conditions. For example, some Kratom vendors may offer you free Kratom samples after you buy a certain amount of Kratom, or subscribe to their mailing list, or something like that.
So, yes, even though very rare, a free Kratom sample is still a possibility.
Free Kratom Sample: Where to Find?
Even though you can buy Kratom from your local shops as well as online stores, it is near to impossible to find free Kratom samples at your local gas station or head shop, as they mostly offer you brand products, like OPMS.
On the other hand, there is a good possibility of finding free samples in online stores due to the increasing competition among Kratom vendors. This leads to discounts and special offers, as every online store wants to give something extra to customers to retain buyers.
For example, you can find free samples on Kraoma. This online store allows you to choose from two different Kratom strains, like Green Bali Kratom, Red Borneo Kratom, and many more. As a free sample, the store is willing to send you two strains of your choice, 10g each. However, you've to pay for the handling and delivery charges, which are $4.99.
Several other options offer you free samples, from almost all online stores. However, in all cases, you have to pay for the delivery and handling fee. So it is important to see how much you are getting for the price you are paying for delivery. Like if you are paying $20 in delivery fee for a 10g of free Kratom, it doesn't make any sense.
Things to Keep in Mind
Just like most things in the world, Kratom also has a shelf life. Make sure you are getting a good quality, and it's not just old or damp Kratom from an online store.
Similarly, make sure the vendor is reputable and will not run away with your handling and delivery fee in the name of free samples.
Final Words
Free Kratom samples are free but still available on online stores, but there is a condition attached in almost all cases. Like you may get a free sample after you make a certain purchase, or can get a sample in some kind of combo package.
Even when you can find a free sample without any conditions, you have to pay for the handling and shipping charges. Want to read more interesting articles about Kratom? Check out our Kratom blog.


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This season is the perfect time for reflection. The year has been more complicated than it used to – a very challenging to be exact. Express your appreciation to the people who had been with you through it all – start with your boss.
Without your boss, you will not have the courage to go to work or resume work at home. They provided reassurance and inspiration. Some bosses even give much-needed laughter while keeping you on your toes to finish the assignments. Others even guide you to map out your career. There are so many reasons to be thankful for your boss.
Demonstrate your utmost gratitude through Christmas gifts. No matter how big or small it is, they will surely treasure it. For sure, it will give them light and inspiration to keep every employee motivated.
But how will you know what your boss likes?
Don't fret. We listed below a few tips to help you find the best gift.
3 Tips When Buying a Perfect Gift for a Boss
Typically, bosses are watch enthusiasts. Time is so precious for them. It is so crystal clear to their extravagant timepiece. Some bosses wear different wristwatches every day while others modify it to their liking.
Be Observant
Check what kind of wristwatch your boss has. Is it a hi-tech watch with computer-like features? Or is it a classic wristwatch?
Smartwatches are now in trend, but it is not a must-have. Watch trends come and go. That's why men bosses always go with classic watches like an analogue watch. Classic watch trends stay put and never tires out. New styles do not replace them.
Match Personality
When you buy a watch for your boss, make sure he will wear it. How? Choose a timepiece that fits his personality. Some bosses prefer big and bulky wristwatches, while others like the smaller ones.
You wouldn't want to make a mistake when buying a watch for your boss. Save your boss and yourself from guilt feelings.
Stay on Budget
Whatever happens, a watch is still a watch at the end of the day. The next month's utility bill is far more significant. Buying an unreasonable price for a wristwatch is unnecessary.
If you're aiming to get your boss a watch, think again. Always have a predetermined budget. There's another way to show appreciation to a boss who loves to watch modding. Giving a modding tool or a replacement part is also an excellent alternative.
Don't spend all your hard-earned money on an expensive timepiece. If you are on a tight budget, resort to wristwatch mod accessories instead. A boss who loves to watch modding will surely appreciate and use it.
Watch Modding Tools
There are many watch modding tools in the market. Buy the best tools for your boss. Differentiate the high-quality from the average performing tools. Let us brief you about it.
Modding Tool Set
If your boss is up to cracking the back of a Seiko SKX, give him a complete toolset. Why? It has all you need for fulfilling the task. The best set includes the following:
- Spring toolbars
- Tweezers
- Case Back Opener
- Screwdriver
- Loupe
- Punch
- Cleaning cloth
- Link Remover
- Watch Band Holder
- Case Opener Knife
- Watch Case Holder
Everything you need is one carry away. Think about it. Getting the best modding toolset is more affordable than buying the Seiko SKX007.
Crystal Press
A crystal press is one of the must-have of watch modders. Give your boss one to support his hobby. A crystal press made of cast metal is durable. Use it for sapphire watch crystals or watch case back. Also, it allows modders to see the watch case back pressed back on the watch case.
Look for a high-quality press. It will not mar or scratch your watch case or watch crystal.
Cleaning Tool
Watch modding is not only about replacing old parts with new designs. It also includes cleaning the inside. A boss who loves to watch modding knows that.
Air Puffer
Air puffer or air bulb is very handy for removing dust. It clears out blind holes or spots in the watch. This tool is suitable for clearing metal chips out of tight corners.
A Rodico is a tacky, silly putty-like substance. It removes debris and dust in and out of the watch. Also, it wipes off fingerprints on the watch glass.
Get your boss a new cleaning tool to remove residues. A newly modded watch looks brand new when cleaned nicely.
With these tools in mind, you now have an idea of what to give your superior. High-quality tools are a perfect gift for a boss who loves to watch modding.
Different Seiko Mod Parts
Aside from getting the modding tools for your supervisor, why don't you give him the mod parts as well? He would love a new pair of bezel and bezel inserts. Luminous watch hands make watch modification more fun and exciting. For sure, your boss will use your gift.
Seiko mod parts are easy to do yourself. Here are some of the replaceable SKX parts.
SKX Straps and Bracelets
Swapping out a bracelet or strap is the quickest and easiest way to mod. Plus! There are many various options and designs to choose from. Get your boss a bracelet that fits his personality. It can be a:
- NATO and Zulu Strap – a one-piece nylon straps with metal buckles and retainers.
- Rubber and Silicone Strap – look for top-quality rubber and silicone straps produced to meet SKX-modding fancy.
- SKX Bracelet Mods – most SKX watch wearers love the original jubilee bracelet. It mimics the style of a popular high-end dive watch.
- Leather Straps – not preferred by many but adds a new depth to horology style.
Seiko SKX Bezel and Bezel Inserts
Bezels and bezel inserts are the most common mod parts. With the right tool, it is thrilling to do it. There are different types of bezels available in the market.
- Coins edge
- Submariner
- Sub-style
- Sloped bezel
Bezel inserts take watch modification to a new level. Various colours, materials, and styles give your timepiece a whole different personality.
- Submariner
- Planet Ocean
- Black and blue "Batman" inserts (clocking dual time zones)
- Blue and red "Pepsi style
- 24-hour bezels
- Lume bezel (LumiBrite)
These are just a few popular choices. There are even some inserts made of ceramic, sapphire, or metal. Buy one that looks good on your boss's watch.
The possibilities of modding Seiko SKX is endless. With the right tool and part, your boss will surely enjoy the watch modification process. Get him the best mods suitable for his personality.
A watch is not just a mere accessory. For your boss, it gives a little extra edge over other men in the room. It catches people's attention subtly, without making you a snob or a show-off.
Take this holiday season to give your boss something in return. Support his hobby as a watch modder. Wrap a watch modding tool kit or a submariner bezel and bezel insert. True enough. It will be a perfect gift for a boss who loves to watch modding. Without a doubt, he will feel how much you appreciate him as a boss.


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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Voter turnout for the 2022 California primaries remained low Tuesday with many polling places and buildings with vote drop-offs reporting fewer people coming in than previous elections.
Earlier this week, consulting firms projected that California was likely going to see less than 30% turnout from voters largely due to a lack of exciting races in most places, disappointment from the results and actions from several previous elections, high voter apathy, along with other reasons. While the amount of ballots in on Monday was reported to only be 15%, the amount barely ticked up on Tuesday with the consulting firm Political Data Intelligence (PDI) announced mid-Tuesday that it only moved up to 16%.
While low numbers of people coming in have been universal, some areas are seeing higher numbers than other places. In San Francisco, the recall election of DA Chesa Boudin has brought out many voters either in support of Boudin's policies or those dead-set against them.
"Over half the people who voted here or dropped off a ballot so far mentioned the race unprompted," said John, a poll worker in San Francisco, to the Globe. "That's the election everyone knows about. Pelosi and Newsom, and everyone, they're an afterthought for most people it seems. A few going into the booths are also only coming out seconds later. It's obvious they are only voting on the Boudin recall. It's been like that all day."
In the North County area above the Bay Area and Sacramento, it was even quieter for the first half of Tuesday.
"Due to the population differences, there's not as many polling places up here, or vote drop off spots as you would see in LA or San Diego," explained another election volunteer who wished to remain anonymous. "But even with fewer options, we've still just seen a trickle. There's some local stuff and Congressman and Assemblyman up, as well as Governor, but it's not like the Newsom recall last year where we had parking problems for the first election here since the Obama-McCain one. There's no real motivation."
Low voter turnout
Down South in Los Angeles, a high-profile election, the Mayoral Primary, is also boosting voter figures, but not as much as previously thought.
"I've been a volunteer at these places for years," explained Deborah, a Los Angeles polling center worker, to the Globe on Tuesday. "Even for a primary, we have seen fewer people than normal, and I'm taking into account all those people that vote early or by-mail. Usually we see a large number of people come in just before closing because of them being at work or forgetting until the last minute, but based on the handful of people that came in today so far, I seriously doubt we'll see lines like we've seen in the past. And if the Mayoral election has more people coming than what it would have, it's really disappointing. I mean, a new mayor may be chosen today if Bass or Caruso get above 50% of the vote from a pool of voters in LA that is, I don't know, 25%? 30%? That's not good."
Next door in Pasadena, with local spots such as City Council positions up for grabs, turnout is also low, with many voters seemingly unconcerned with many of the elections.