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The past few weeks have been "profitable" for finding freebies via Amazon (Want in? I post my finds over on the Facebook page, often in the evening). As with most things in life, free doesn't always mean great. Or even passable. I'd say I flip through 4 stinkers for every decent find. Why are there free books on Amazon? It is pretty simple: one, it has to do with author deals with Amazon, but also offering your book for free for a few days can bring in much needed reviews, so it gets noticed. Also, there are older books that publishing houses are putting in Kindle format and dropping out free for a few days. If you do see one that sounds good, don't wait. Wait too long and you'll miss out! If it is free, grab it! And no, you do NOT need a Kindle! There are many ways to read the ebooks – via apps for most smartphones (I have a Nokia Lumnia, and enjoy reading on it, great for the gym and travel), apps for iPads and other tablets, apps for computers and the easiest? Using Amazon's Cloud Reader/storage that is FREE, and reading on your computer.
So what have I been reading? Well, quite a bit. Most of these titles are not free anymore but are what I'd consider worthy of a read.
Somer, this book made me think of you. It was hilarious, probably one of the best freebies I have picked up. Apparently stuff that looks like intergalactic aliens is good tasting 😉 Mother of Vinegar? Boy, I don't get out enough. The things I learn everyday. I have learned more things in the past 5 years than I did the majority of my life (especially about food)!
Edible History: Easy Recipes for Homemade Mother of Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Wine Vinegar
Ask Jackie is a long running column for Backwoods Home Magazine, one of the few magazines I happily pay full price for. The company has been slowly adding their titles to Kindle and when they do, they offer it for free for 2 days. Nice! This title I didn't own (shocking I know….) so when I heard it was going to be up, I grabbed it. It is a compilation of questions she answered. And now I know how to pickle walnuts. Must see above link for homemade vinegar first!
PS: The paper books are great gifts I might add!
Ask Jackie: Water bath canning
This book isn't long, at 24 pages, but is an excellent guide to why and how "eating clean" is important. It is an omnivore book, discussing from buying produce to how classifications on meat and poultry work – and why organic can be such an important choice. One point that really makes one think was on eating out – does paying $50 for a steak in a fancy steakhouse make it any better? No. It is the same grade you could buy at teh store. Yet, one could buy an organic (and lean) hormone free steak for a fraction of that price which tastes amazing. (Well, and choosing to not eat meat saves even more $$)
Eating Clean in a Dirty World: An easy to follow guide to cleaning up your diet for life
A second title from Ask Jackie is Ask Jackie: Canning basics – which I own also in print. This one is also a compilation of Q&A, a joy to read. You never know when you might learn something new. Canning is one of the easiest skills you can learn, even if it looks intimidating from the outside.
Maybe I should do a review on the worst of the worst? 😉 Oh, I know what book will get that award. I am still searching for eye bleach. Nothing will ever wash this book out of my mind: Natural Harvest. Apparently, any topic can be published via Amazon. PS: I wouldn't click on that last link if at work!!!!! Or if easily grossed out.


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The 49ers final injury report for this week is out and all in all, the team isn't in terrible shape. The big question on everyone's mind is whether LB Patrick Willis will play, and right now he's officially listed as questionable by the team after practicing on a limited basis on Friday. Also joining him on the questionable list are WRs Braylon Edwards and Ted Ginn, and running back Bruce Miller.
The Seahawks main injury concern is WR Doug Baldwin, who is listed as questionable after sitting out of practice on friday. Here are the full injury reports for both teams.
Questionable - WR Braylon Edwards (knee), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), RB Bruce Miller (knee), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring)
Doubtful - CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Questionable - WR Doug Baldwin (ankle)
Probable - G Robert Gallery (pelvis), LB David Hawthorne (knee), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral)
To discuss the game with 49ers fans, head on over to Niners Nation. To discuss the game with Seahawks fans, check out Field Gulls.

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Capacity Building in the Field of Meteorology
The Finnish Meteorological Institute is implementing a project during the years 2014-2016 in Kyrgyz Republic with the national institution Kyrgyzhydromet in the meteorological field. In the project capacity of the institution is strengthened, the field is modernised and the staff is trained. The project also promotes adapting to climate change and climate sustainability Strengthening the capacity of Kyrgyzhydromet aims at better forecasting of natural disasters, as well as producing better information on the weather, climate and environmental issues. Better weather, environmental and climate services are essential for social and economic development. The Kyrgyz Republic is prone to climate disasters, such as flooding, snow and mud avalanches, drought and heavy storms. These disasters cause the major part of all economic losses associated with natural hazards. The main achievements of the first phase include the establishment of an automatic pilot air quality station in Bishkek and promotion of strategic planning capacity during the study trips to Finland. Wide cooperation is done with other institutions in the region, such as the Finnish Environment Institute (water program), Geological Survey of Finland (Strengthening the mastering of natural resources) and the World Bank. In particular, joint workshops, field trips and training sessions have been useful. The first phase of the project has a budget of EUR 502 200. The project has a strong emphasis on capacity building of the institution. Due to reasons not depending on the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the institute has not been able to carry out the training fully according to the plan. Therefore the project is granted an additional financing. The second phase has a budget of EUR 50.500 (year 2017).
Funding decision 09.09.2016
50 500 €
Objectives monitored by OECD's Development Assistance Committee
- Participatory development/Good governance
- Aid to environment
- Climate change - adaptation
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- Disaster prevention and preparedness 30%
- Public sector policy and administrative management 40%
- Research/scientific institutions 30%
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Latest Vacations To Go, Travel Destination Guides
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Busanga Plains (area: 750 square kilometres) is a vast wetland located in the far north west of the Kafue National Park in Zambia. The plains remain inundated during most of the year which makes it a perfect bird sanctuary but without much access. The flooded plains in Busanga are punctuated by riverine islands and broad-leafed woodland.
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Zambia is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. To its north lies the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania in the north-east, Angola to the west while Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south. The country, formerly known as Northern Rhodesia, gets its modern name from the River Zambezi which flows through the country. National capital is Lusaka.
Kafue National Park
The largest national park in Zambia and the second largest in Africa, Kafue National Park [...]
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Kakadu National Park with an area of 20,000 square kilometres is located roughly 250 kilometres east of Darwin in Northern Territory of Australia. It is a double World Heritage Site (for its remarkable natural and cultural attributes) and is home to some of the stunning bird species in the world. Kakadu is the largest terrestrial national park in Australia.
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Australia located in the Southern Hemisphere comprises the continental mainland (smallest in the world's), island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the southeast. Northern Territory is one of the administrative provinces of the country in the north. [...]
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Duba Plains, famous for its lion safari,is one of the most remote wildlife camps in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Located on a low, sandy island in the Kwedi Reserve, the camp is renowned for the fierce rivalry between the lion and the wild buffalo that is found here (award-winning national geographic documentary Relentless Enemies is made on this rivalry). The Moremi Game Reserve is located adjacent to the Duba Plains in the south.
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Botswana (6,00,000 square kilometres) is located in the southern Africa and has a rich biodiversity. It comprises a large part of the Kalahari Desert that includes the magnificent wetland of the Okavango Delta and home to African wildlife. Botswana is a landlocked country and is flanked by Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is bisected by the Tropic of Capricorn. Excepting [...]
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Danum Valley Conservation Area (area: 438 square kilometres) is located in the Malaysian state of Sabah (Sabah is located in East Malaysia or Malaysian Borneo located on the island of Borneo). It is situated in the protected forest in Borneo. Danum Valley is mainly a rainforest which is far removed from human habitation. It presents one of the world's most complex ecosystems.
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Malaysia is located in south-east Asia and has a total area of 3,29,845 square kilometres. The country with 28 million people comprises two regions namely Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysia Borneo which are separated by the South China Sea. Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. National Capital is Kulala Lumpur.
Danum Valley is covered by tropical forests. The hot and humid jungle has a variety of towering [...]
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Mahale National park (area: 1,613 square kilometres) is located on the banks of Lake Tanganyika in western part of Tanzania. The national park has been named after the Mahale Mountain ranges that are located within its territory. The Mahale National Park is known to be one of the largest chimpanzee habitats in the world. In Tanzania, this national park is one of the only two protected areas for chimpanzees (thanks to its big size and remote location), the other being the Gombe Stream National Park. Mahale National Park has no road network and boat and light aircraft are the only means of communication to go in and out of the park. Small villages with around 40 people are found in this region. Watongwe and Waholoholo are the traditional inhabitant tribes of the region in and around Mahale. The national park was formed in 1985.
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The Alcazar of Seville is a royal palace located in Seville, a city in Spain. The Alcazar was originally a Moorish fort. Al-Muwarak was the first built place on the modern say Alcazar site. Al-Muwarak was build by Almohades. Alcazar of Seville is one of the best examples of the Mudejar architecture that has remained even today. With the passing time new monarchs came and added their own flavors to the Mudejar architecture. The royal family still lives on the upper floor of the Alcazars as they are supposed to be official Seville residence. Alcazar of Seville is now-a-days administered by Patrimonio Nacional.
The Alcázar of Seville was built during the Almohad reign during the 12th Century. Christian ruler Pedro I rebuilt the palace. All that remains from the old palace is the section of walls and gardens. In the new construction the palace [...]
It was the bravura history of this city that made me to travel from Moscow city to Saint Petersburg. It was really crazy for me to land in this city just after listening to history but to be honest there are many other things about this city that attracted me. And the most eye-catching was the museum comprising about 3 million art works. It is undoubtedly world oldest museum established by Catherine The Great and whose only small part is open to the common people.
It was Tsar Peter I of Russia who had built an entire city on the alluvium of Neva. It was named after the saint Peter and Tsar himself: Saint Petersburg. The sawy Italian Architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli was the one who designed the official building all over 44 islands and divided by more than 60 canals. Russians have paid a huge price for the construction of this city as they have [...]
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Etosha National Park is located in Kunene region in northwestern part of Namibia in Africa. The park was established as early as 1907 when Namibia was still a colony of the Germans. At the time of its set up, Etosha national park with an area of 1,00,000 square kilometres was the largest game reserve in the world. Gradually however, its area got reduced and currently its area is less than a quarter of its original size (22,270 square kilometres). However, it is still one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world. The park which was established in 1975 is governed by the ministry of environment and tourism. The park's 850 km long border has been fenced to ward off spreading of any disease.
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Namibia is located in south western Africa. While Atlantic Ocean lies to its west, it borders Angola and Zambia to the north, [...]
Your eyes keep rolling from one end to another while you watch the giant museum. Yeah it is now a museum I mean a palace which is now one of the renowned museum of the world. Massive, elaborate, huge….. You call it whatever, but this word definitely proves that it is not possible to experience the beauty of Louvre in one day. Yes, I m using the word ' not possible' rather than ' impossible' as literally even it says ' I am possible'. Even a hebdomad is not sufficient enough.
It is Musse du Louvre for the local souls but legitimately it is named as Grand Louvre and in lingua Franca it is called as Louvre Museum or Great Louvre, or simply the Louvre- the largest museum of France. It is one of the most visited and historic monument of the world.
The Louvre is a separate little city with all its rooms and exhibitions; it is allied [...]
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Christmas Island is located off the northwestern coast of Australia in the Indian Ocean. The capital of Western Australia, Perth is about 2,600 kilimetres away from Christmas Island. The island is a territory of Australia with its nearest neighbour being the Indonesian island of Java. The island is spread over an area of just 135 square kilometres and is home to rich endemic flora and fauna. The Cocos Keeling Island is also located close to the Christmas Island (together these two island are known Australian Indian Ocean Territories). It has a population of just over 1,000 which is mainly settled in the northern part in and around places like Flying Fish Cove, Silver City, Drumsite, Poon Saan and others. A national park has also been set up covering 60 per cent of the island which is managed by the Australian Department of Environment [...]


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December 10, 2012
James Shields excited about Royals 'young talent'
James Shields said on Monday that he's excited to be a Royal, and lauded the team's "young talent."
December 10, 2012
Dayton Moore: Trade put Royals in position to win
The Royals general manager stated that winning in the short term was why this trade was made.
December 10, 2012
Joe Maddon responds to trade
Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon talked about Sunday night's blockbuster deal with Kansas City.
December 10, 2012
Kansas City, Meet James Shields
The Royals went all-in to get James Shields, sending Wil Myers and other prospects to the Rays for Shields and Wade Davis.
December 10, 2012
To deal or not to deal: The Wil Myers Quandary
Royals fans will likely wake up Monday wondering how to feel about the late-night trade between the Rays and the Royals.
December 9, 2012
Rob Neyer: 'Worst trade in MLB history.'
SB Nation's Rob Neyer is not a fan of this potentially one-sided trade.
December 9, 2012
Rays trade James Shields, Wade Davis to Royals
The Kansas City Royals have sent top prospect Wil Myers to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis.


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EU directive on car radio challenged
In 2020, an EU requirement is that car radio receivers in new passenger cars should be able to receive and reproduce radio services provided via digital terrestrial radio broadcast. In Finland, which has opted out of DAB already 2007, the radio industry wants a requirement for FM receivers. In a joint statement, public service company Yle, the commercial radio organization Radiomedia and the media organization Medialiitto write that the EU directive must be supplemented when it is implemented as a law in Finland
In Finland, FM is the most common way to listen to radio. Almost 70 per cent of Finns listen to radio in the car every week and as many as half say they always listen to radio in the car. Radiomedia wants to make sure that everyone can continue to listen to radio in new cars in the future, says Johanna Halkola at Radiomedia.
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In adopting the EECC Directive (European Electronic Communications Code) nationally, it must be secured that the regulation will safeguard the possibilities of the Finnish media audience to receive domestic radio content. In addition, the right of the citizens to receive emergency warnings from the authorities, which are mainly sent through an FM radio receiver, must be secured. In a crisis, an FM radio is often the only way to receive reliable, relevant information.
In Finland, important radio channel broadcast networks are FM radio networks and mobile broadband networks 4G and 5G. In Finland, the FM radio will continue to be the most important radio channel broadcasting path at least until the end of the 2020s.
However, the EECC Directive requires providing that terrestrial digital radio receivers are obligatory in all new cars. In practise, this means DAB radio networks, which will not be taken into use in Finland.
Therefore, it is important that the possibility of the media audience to listen to domestic radio channels is secured in Finland by providing that all new cars must have an FM radio receiver in addition to the DAB receiver. This is possible according to introductory phrase 306 of the Directive.
The EU requirement, which the DAB lobby has succeeded in piloting into the European Parliament, thus applies to new car radio receivers and thus only in passenger cars does not include trucks, buses and similar commercial vehicles. If you do not have a separate car radio receiver installed and only listen via the Internet (Connected car or via smartphone) this rule does not apply.
However, the term "terrestrial digital radio" is increasingly open for many interpretations. Broadcast radio over the mobile broadband network on 4G or 5G with the technology LTE Broadcast should, according to technical experts, be considered "terrestrial digital radio". This is also the platform that mainly via smartphones will become the expected complement to or replacement of FM radio, not DAB.
So far, Norway is the only country in the world which has replaced national FM with DAB. Finland and Sweden have no plans to follow their neighbor's example.
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ALSTONVILLE: 2nd Syunday of the month. DETAILS
ARMIDALE: Last Sunday of the Month: Armidale CBD
BARRABA: First Saturday of each month.
BELLINGEN: Bellingen : every 3rd Saturday of the Month : 9am : Bellingen 'Market' Park : (02) 6655 2151
: For over 25 years The Bellingen Community Markets has attracted thousands of visitors every third Saturday of the month. An average 250 stalls offer a spectacular variety of unique & original works by local Artists & Craftspeople; Painting, sculpture, textiles, leadlight & glass, furniture, pottery and more. Fashion; original clothing designs, shoes, bags, unique precious & semi-precious gems & jewellery. Fresh produce; organic, chemical free, jams, preserves, chutneys; Massage; organic beauty products; tools & hardware; Fantastic Food for every taste from a Lion's Club steak sangers to authentic Thai, Indian, Chinese, Italian or a N.Y. hotdog. Amusement rides for the children; Pony & cart rides, Jumping castle, chair-o-plane; Animal Patting Farm, Buskers. Live entertainment, on stage from 10am, showcasing the crčme of the regions top acts.
The BCM is an activity of the Bellingen Shire Residents Assoc. Open to the public from 9am - 2.30pm every 3rd Saturday of the month and located at Bellingen 'Market' Park. Expressions of interest for stalls are taken by calling our office on the Monday, prior to the Market Saturday.
BOWRAVILLE LIONS MARKETS at the BOWRAVILLE RACECOURSE - 3rd Sunday of each month. Gifts, live entertainment, local crafts,bric-a-brac, food, bargains, clothing and the famouse Lions BAR B Q. Enquiries George Holland ph: 6564 7714
CHILLINGHAM: 2nd Sunday of each month : 8am : Chillingham Community Centre : 02 6679 1284 : Chillingham Village Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at Chillingham Community Centre. This country market, in the picturesque Tweed village of Chillingham, features local fresh produce, arts & crafts, bric-a-brac, local artists, musicians and fresh country food. Market organiser Berend Deklerk , says that the markets are a Natural Community based market ideal for people wanting a taste of the country. For further information contact:
DORRIGO: Dorrigo Country Market: First Saturday of every month at Dorrigo Showground. Dorrigo Markets is a country markets held at the Dorrigo Showground the 1st Saturday of each month come and enjoy the country atmosphere where you can get local produce and homemade goodies along with many other goods. contact 0266572839
DRAKE: last Saturday of each month : 9:00am to 2pm: At the Drake Hall; Allison Stret. Many original stalls, fresh vegetables and fruit, goat products, tools, books, clothing, haircuts, delicious hot food, jewellery, crafts, prize draw, ecologically-sound products, 2nd hand, tarot reader, massage, organic, health, plants, manures, Live entertainment with Drake Music Club at 2 pm, undercover space. Sites $10. Free parking. Enquiries 02 67376664.
GREVILLIA: Grevillia Country Market is held every second Sunday of the Month. Grevillia is situated North of Kyogle. The theme of the market is make, bake & grow.
GUNNEDAH: Gunnedah Country Market - 3rd Saturday of each month. Home-made, hand-made, home-grown, arty, crafty or second hand. Site $15. Come & join us. For information & bookings phone Vicki: 0487345078 - after 4pm weekdays: EMAIL
INVERELL: Hobby Markets - 1st Sunday of the month - Captain Cook Drive : 6722 4693
LISMORE: Lismore Carboot Markets - 1st and 3rd Sundays at Lismore Shopping Square
MACLEAN: Community Markets - every 2nd Saturday in the CBD Carpark
MOREE: Moree Open Air Markets - first Sunday of every month
MURWILLUMBAH: 3rd Saturday of each month : 8am-1pm : Knox Park, Murwillumbah : 0417 759 777 : Fresh produce, breads, condiments, plants, pet accessories, clothes, arts 'n' craft, giftware, secondhand goods and food.
POTTSVILLE BEACH: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month : 02 6676 4555 : The long running and very popular Pottsville Beach Markets are currently community managed by the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre and operate on the first and third Sunday of each month. In conjunction with the markets, the neighbourhood Centre opens its Op Shop and runs a delicious sausage sizzle. For a great day out and the opportunity to pick up that second hand item or fresh produce and interesting craft/art works, plants, clothes and home made goodies whilst at the beach, call into the beach markets at the Philip Street reserve and visit the neighbourhood centre.
TAMWORTH: The Peel Street Cottage Craft Fair is managed by the Tamworth & District Chamber of Commerce, under licence from the Tamworth Regional Council. It is held on the third Sunday of each month except January. This Fair is for home-produced goods only - food, craft and fresh produce. The Fair runs from 8.30am - approx. 1pm and between 80 - 100 stallholders regularly take part. Enquiries to the Co-ordinator, Mrs. Sandra Lambkin, phone: 02 67609665 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. The next market will be held on Sunday 17th September.
VALLA BEACH: Valla Beach Community Markets - The Valla Beach Community market is held on the first Saturday of every second month at the Valla Beach Reserve.
WALGETT: 9.00am : Walgett District Sporting Club Grounds : 0434 001 054 : Walgett District Sporting Club Quartely Markets. Held the 2nd Saturday of March, June, September and December, 9am start till mid afternoon. Market Stalls from Narrabri, Dubbo and Locally. Gifts, Plants, Fresh Produce, Arts & Crafts, free entertainment & lots more. A Great Family Day out. Entry is Free and in the event of bad weather the markets is moved into the Club auditorium.
YAMBA: Community Markets: 4th Sunday each month - town oval
Susan Kilcoyne 0428 793 141 or
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Minneapolis and Saint Paul are suffering. Crime rates are some of the highest in America, expenses are increasing, taxes are being hiked, infrastructure is terrible, and politicians are silent.
Residents of the Twin Cities face growing concern with the health of their beloved home as stories of gang violence take over the news cycle. A man was shot on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis last weekend, September 28th. A security camera video surfaced of two males robbing a man in a wheelchair at a light rail stop in Saint Paul the following week. In early September, a viral video showed a group of gang members violently and brutally beat and rob a helpless man in the middle of downtown Minneapolis. A carjacker hit two teens in South Minneapolis on September 30th.
Unfortunately, these stories have become commonplace in the Minnesota Metro area. Businesses are feeling the impact of high crime areas also with less and less people willing to go downtown and face the risk of being a violent crime victim. I can say first-hand that my friends and I rarely, if ever, go out downtown anymore.
The crime rate of Minneapolis is over double that of the nation's average, and Saint Paul nearly doubles the country's average percentage of people below the poverty line. Over the past year, housing prices in the Twin Cities have increased almost 4% with a 77% increase in the number of married couples living with roommates to contend with the rising costs, as reported in the StarTribune.
The rise in cost of living is not projected to slow anytime soon; the Twin Cities are on track to becoming as expensive as places like Denver and Seattle. To add insult to injury, Democratic leadership is looking for ways to increase taxes. Minnesota currently has a $1 billion budget surplus. As a response to the hefty spare tax dollars, the DFL has proposed a 20% gas tax increase.
Rather than spend the money on law enforcement resources to increase policing in high-crime areas or deregulate to lift tax burdens leading to increased costs of living, government uses the opportunity to garner more cash flow while carelessly spending money on an extremely underutilized and unnecessary light rail and bike lanes.
To combat rampant crime, Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo requested to add 400 new officers to the police force by the year 2025. This would require 80 new patrol officers to join each year. Chief Arradondo stressed the necessity of this level of additional resources by stating that last year the number of "priority one" calls that went without a single squad car available to answer was 1,251. The "priority one" calls include assaults, shootings, and overdoses.
To be reasonable with the city budget in mind, the Chief proposed that 30 officers be added the first year. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave him 14. The Mayor countered that there wasn't enough money in the budget to add the police resources Chief Arradondo needs to help create a safer environment for the residents of Minneapolis. To keep in mind, there are 600 employees in the Minneapolis government making over $100,000 a year.
Unlike fighting crime, there has been generous spending on infrastructure. Regardless, Minnesota roads hold a D+ grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers. To be fair, the foundation is known for giving low grades, however I drive on the roads of the Twin Cities every day. Let me tell you. They're a D+.
Infrastructure, crime, and rising costs aren't the only thing troubling the epicenter of Minnesota. Last year, the Pioneer Press reported, "Of the 47 low-performing Title I schools identified for three years of comprehensive support from the state Department of Education, the Twin Cities claim 24."Education has been a pressing issue in the Metro area with Minnesota seeing a decline in math and reading scores for the fifth year in a row.
The great disservice of government is that regardless of the success of the city, you can always find a money trail leading to the pockets of public officials. Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's mayoral staff is 16 strong with no lack of compensation. Positions such as "Chief Equity Officer" and "Chief Resilience Officer" are among the ranks in the seemingly superfluous staff line-up. Each of whom reap a comfortable six-figure salary.
The Twin Cities are on the trajectory that so many failed American cities have been on before. Irresponsible spending, tax hikes, failure to crack down on crime, misguided education and economic policies, and a bureaucracy before people mentality all contribute to the destruction of a once successful city.
Where is the leadership? What has Ilhan Omar done for Minneapolis since elected? When is the last time she even mentioned her constituency? What has Jacob Frey done about the constant crime downtown? The Mayor, State Legislature, U.S. Legislature, the Governor; every single public official that was duly elected to fight for Minneapolis and Saint Paul is a Democrat. Every single one of them is responsible for the diminishing health of their cities.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. What the DFL has been offering for years is clearly not working, but the strategy remains unchanged. Politics, especially local politics, has become extraordinarily disconnected from the lives of the people. Politicians have become so focused on party loyalty and campaigning to keep their positions that doing what's best for the cities they represent takes a back seat to pandering.
The Twin Cities are still ways from being "too far gone." However, residents will need to take a stand to make sure their home does not continue down the path to becoming the San Francisco of Minnesota. The wonderful thing about our great country is that the people are in control of governance. All it takes is a citizen and a ballot box to change the tides.
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Scenic Designer Matt Saunders Lauded for 'Show-Stealing' Work on Off-Broadway Play
Associate Professor of Design Matt Saunders' work on the world premiere of the off-Broadway play, Daddy, won Outstanding Set Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards earlier this month.
Saunders created the scenic design for the limited off-Broadway engagement of Daddy, a co-production of the Vineyard Theater and The New Group. The set features an infinity pool which places the characters outside of a house in Beverly Hills. The New York Times wrote in their review of the play, "the swimming pool steals the show...[it] ripples with eloquent promises of endless fluidity, hidden depths, and boundary-crossing danger."
Saunders is a scenic designer and a creator of new performance work based in Philadelphia. He is a founding member and associate artistic director of the OBIE Award-winning, experimental theater company New Paradise Laboratories (NPL) and has been involved in the creation of NPL's work through both scenic design and performance for over 20 years. Other designs of his for theater, opera, and dance have been seen at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Signature Theater, and The Public Theater, among others. Saunders holds an MFA in Design from the Yale School of Drama, is a 2015 Hodder Fellow at Princeton University, and a 2014 Pew Fellow in the Arts.


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Uber driver Temur Shah, aged 45, of Harrow, London, was convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger when she was in a vulnerable condition.
He was found guilty on October 14, 2019, following a week-long trial at Isleworth Crown Court.
Shah's conviction comes after an investigation by the Met's Taxi and Private Hire Policing Team.
The incident happened in the early hours of January 15, 2018. Shah had picked up the 27-year-old woman from an address in the West End.
The court heard that his passenger told him that she felt unwell. During the journey, Shah stopped his vehicle and insisted she sat in the front.
A short while later, the woman said she was going to be sick.
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Shah also had his private hire licence revoked by Transport for London (TfL).
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Temur Shah was released on bail ahead of sentencing on November 12, 2019.


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The largest non-Christian religious minority are Muslims (0.27%); other non-Christian minorities are the Jews (0.16%), Bahais (0.15%), Hindus (0.13%) and Buddhists (0.13%). The Hindus and Muslims make up large population groups in percentage terms in Guyana, Suriname and in Trinidad and Tobago; the numerically largest Jewish communities are in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela. The number of followers of the non-Christian new religions is estimated at 0.3%. There is also – v. a. in Brazil – numerous followers of European Spiritism (Kardecism), the number of which is given as up to 2.26%. The indigenous population mostly belongs to the Catholic Church, but often combines the Catholic practice of faith with elements of the pre-colonial religions, that have survived among parts of the indigenous population (in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Many Latin Americans of African descent practice as Christians (mostly Catholics) at the same time one of those who originated in Latin America Afro-American religions or take part in some of their cult acts: Umbanda, Candomblé, Macumba and the religion of the Yoruba (Xango) in Brazil; Voodoo in Haiti; the religion of the Yoruba (Santería) in Cuba; Rastafarian in Jamaica. – The number of people who either do not belong to any religion or explicitly describe themselves as atheists is 3.37%. The majority of the population in Cuba does not belong to any religious community.
The Christian mission of Latin America began with the colonial conquest. The Catholic Church was closely associated with the ruling Spanish and Portuguese upper classes, but from the outset campaigned against the practices of the conquistadors and for humane treatment of the Indians as well as Indian protection legislation (B. de Las Casas ; Bull "Veritas ipsa" Pope Pauls III.[1537]). During the five hundredth anniversary of the evangelization of Latin America in 1992, these events also gave the Catholic Church the opportunity to subject the "light and dark sides" of colonization to a critical view. For centuries, the Catholic Church played a key role in determining political life in Latin America. After gaining independence in the 19th century, she supported the Creole aristocracy and the conservative parties. A legal separation of the state and the Catholic Church did not take place in the majority of Latin American states until the 20th century. Today religious freedom is protected by law in all Latin American states; The state religion is still the Catholic denomination in Costa Rica.
Since the 1930s, there has gradually been a conscious awareness of social injustices and a turn to social issues in individual circles of the Catholic Church. This rethinking manifested itself for the first time at the 1st Latin American Bishops 'Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1955 (there also founding of the "Latin American Bishops' Council" ["Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano", abbreviation CELAM]; in 1959 the "Latin American Union of Religious" ["Confederación Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Religiosos / as «, abbreviation CLAR]; seat: Bogotá), where individual bishops campaigned for social reforms. This development was reinforced by the Second Vatican Council and the papal social encyclicals.
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Admission requirements
You have received your propaedeutic diploma within one academic year and your academic results are good (indication: 7,3 average). Students who meet the criteria may apply for a place in the Humanities Lab.
Dialogue is everywhere in life: in television talk shows, newspaper interviews, public debate and in the prefabricated question-and-answer sequences that help us navigate through websites. We are encouraged to engage in dialogue with others to bridge cultural, political and religious divides, but also with our inner selves to reach understanding, find comfort, and so on. Dialogic structures are present in apparent monologic texts when a writer uses a stylistic device like a rhetorical question, and in grammatical constructions such as English be like or Dutch zoiets hebben van (She was like who do you think you are? Ik had zoiets van ja laat maar).
While omnipresent in 21st century media culture, dialogue –and reflection on dialogue– actually has a very long history as a once well-established and popular form of literary production. This history has been traced back to the elite culture of Humanism that rediscovered the rhetorical and philosophical dialogues of the ancient philosophers in classical civilization, but the actual formative period for the dialogue as a literary genre in the Western world were the Middle Ages. Then dialogue was instrumental in shaping monastic teaching, academic disputation, courtly conversation, self-formation, intercultural debate and judicial argumentation – all of which have left their mark on the modern uses of dialogue, offering models for education and meditation, for inclusion and exclusion, in creative and mundane language use, in judgment and consensus, inquiry and consolation.
As dialogue is both a genre, a speech act, and a form of discourse, the topic is relevant from a wide range of academic disciplines: grammar, cognitive science, argumentation theory, philosophy, theatre studies and literature. This course looks at the characteristics of dialogue from these various disciplines, but also seeks to integrate different approaches in order to find answers to the basic questions on the roles of debate and reasoning in the Humanities and beyond.
Course objectives
- Investigate the use of dialogue as a tool for communication and for thinking in various historical periods, cultures, and media.
- Train students in analysing dialogic dimensions of various types of discourse and genres.
- Develop the capacity of students to use dialogic structures to convey complex networks of interconnected ideas.
Courses of the Humanities Lab are scheduled on Friday afternoon from 13.00 to 17.00. For the exact timetable, please visit the following website
Mode of instruction
Lectures, seminars, excursion
Course Load
Lectures and seminars 24 hours
Readings 60
Weekly assignments 14
Final project 42
Total course load = 140
Assessment method
Weekly participation/assignments (30%)
Final project (70%)
Attendance is compulsory for all meetings (lectures, seminars, excursions). If you are unable to attend due to circumstances beyond your control, notify the Humanities Lab office (see email address below), and hand in your weekly assignment in writing to the instructor. Being absent without notification may result in lower grades or exclusion from the course.
If the final grade is insufficient (lower than a 6), there is the possibility of a resit. Contact the course lecturer for more information.
Blackboard is used in this course for: – Making readings available – Assignments – Communication
Reading list
The following list is partial as well as provisional. The full and definitive set of readings will be made available through Blackboard.
Peter Womack (2011), Dialogue, London/New York: Routledge. (Excerpts. Interested students are advised to read the "Introduction", p.1–7, for orientation).
Paul Piwek, Presenting Arguments as Fictive Dialogue, in Proceedings of 8th Workshop on Computational Models of Natural Argument (http://oro.open.ac.uk/12143/)
Deborah Tannen (1987). Repetition in Conversation: Toward a Poetics of Talk. Language 63(3): 574-605.
John F. Tinkler (1988), Humanism and Dialogue. Parergon 6: 197-214.
Peter Burke (1989), The Renaissance Dialogue. Renaissance Studies 3: 1-12.
Esther Pascual (2006), Questions in legal monologues: Fictive Interaction as Argumentative Strategy in a Murder Trial. Text and Talk 26: 383-402.
Students of the Humanities Lab will be registered via uSis by the administration of the Humanities Lab
Instructors: A.Verhagen G.Warnar
Humanities Lab office: e-mail


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🔥 Parlay Bets | Parlays combine several bets into one at enhanced odds, where every bet needs to win for the payoff. Players can create parlays with multiple different bet types includes spreads, moneylines, totals and props all one ticket if desired. In the event the Knicks and Nets have games on the same day, bettors could parlay the Knicks moneyline, the Nets -7, the over in the Knicks game and under James Harden points on one ticket if they wish and they will win a sizeable amount if all legs occur. |
🔥 Same-Game Parlays | Same-game parlays are just like regular parlays except all legs take place in one game instead of multiple games. So, during Bills games, bettors can parlay them to win on the moneyline, the over, and the over on both Josh Allen passing yards and Stefon Diggs receiving yards, if they are feeling confident about the Bills winning a high scoring shootout. |
🔥 Futures Bets | Futures bets are long-term bets on events that will not happen for a while. Because of the risk of time involved in these bets, odds are usually better in futures markets than other markets. The Mets are currently listed at +1000 to win the 2022 World Series, while the Yankees are +1200 on PointsBet's futures offerings. |
🔥 Fixed Odds Bet | Fixed odds bets are merely what PointsBet calls anything that is not from its special PointsBetting market. All the bet types listed above are examples of fixed odds bets. Players will have $500 of their $2000 sign-up bonus for a bonus bet in any of these markets. |
🔥 PointsBetting | PointsBetting is PointsBet's signature offering that aims to make every single event in a game impactful. Players wager an initial stake on a spread or total and each point over or under that number becomes a multiplier for the amount won or lost. This can be quite volatile as wins and losses are not set amounts, but users who want to minimize risk while PointsBetting can set a cap on margins in this space, much like a stop/loss order in the stock market. With this style of betting, One can bet the Nets to win at -7, and if they win by 25 it would pay $180 on a $10 bet, because they beat the spread by 18 points. However, a 25 point Nets loss at this number would create a $320 loss from a $10 initial wager. |
Signing Up for a PointsBet Sportsbook Account
Registering for a PointsBet is account is easy and only takes a few moments. Users go to the website or mobile app, hit sign up and select New York as their state. PointsBet will ask for a name, date of birth, email address, phone number and social security number for identity confirmation. Then it is as simple as picking a username and password and depositing funds.
How to open an account with PointsBet NY:
🗽 Step 1: | Go to PointsBet.com and choose New York. |
📇 Step 2: | Enter a valid promo code USBET500 |
📝 Step 3: | Provide name, date of birth, email address, phone number, SSN and proof of address |
🔑 Step 4: | Create a unique username and password and agree to the terms of service |
💰 Step 5: | Make a deposit and begin wagering responsibly |
PointsBet NY: Prices for New York Sports Bettors
Odds on the PointsBet app are similar to those at other leading sportsbooks operating in New York. Some bets are priced better than those of competitors, while others are worse, even within the same sport. Players looking to find the best odds on every bet will need to continue to comparison shop between books, though PointsBet should certainly be part of that shopping rotation.
PointsBet Sportsbook Online Payment Options
PointsBet makes the deposit and withdrawal process smooth and straightforward. Deposits are accepted via online transfers from most major banks, credit and debit cards, PayPal, PayNearMe or e-check. These methods of deposit may have different limits and players looking to deposit in large quantities will likely find PayPal the easiest to work with. Funds can take up to three or so days to process depending on the source. Withdrawing funds from PointsBet is equally simple. Players may take their winnings by an online bank transfer, e-check or PayPal. Payment should be received within 2-5 days.
PointsBet New York Rewards and Contests
PointsBet users will earn rewards on every single bet they make. Players will accumulate one reward point for every five dollars in fixed odds bets, one dollar in parlays or every dollar won or lost in the PointsBetting market. Every 100 rewards points equals one dollar in bonus bet credits, although PointsBet requires a balance of at least 250 rewards points for redemption. PointsBet also has two levels of invitation only VIP rewards known as the Diamond Club and Platinum Club. For players looking for daily contests and tournaments, PointsBet is not the sportsbook of choice, as they do not offer these features currently.
PointsBet User Experience for New York Bettors
The overall user experience at PointsBet is excellent. It is quite noticeable how much effort they put into its sportsbook product given the quality and depth of betting offerings. The website and mobile app are both visually appealing products with impressive functionally as well. PointsBet makes finding the desired wagering option and getting to promotions easy, the biggest issue is finding help for certain questions as that part of the site could be laid out a little better.
PointsBet Sportsbook App: Mobile Sports Betting in NY
PointsBet's mobile app closely resembles the desktop version and works terrifically on all devices. It has a 4.7 rating on the App Store and a 4.6 rating on Google Play based upon thousands of reviews. The app loads quickly, has little lagging issues and is extremely easy to use. Players can make all the same bets on mobile and clearly see where their bets stand with the mobile bet slip.
PointsBet Website Interface NY
The PointsBet sportsbook website is superbly designed with impressive visuals that making using it a treat. They do a good job of not crowding the page, unlike some sportsbooks and the text is easily readable. Expect smooth navigation between sections and impressive depth on individual event pages. Promotions, live streams and every sport are easily accessible on the left side of the page. PointsBet also does an excellent job highlighting what events are about to go live on the right-hand side of the page. Users bet slips can be accessed at the top of the page.
Customer Support with PointsBet New York
One area PointsBet sportsbook could stand to improve on is its customer service. Once customer service is contacted, they are generally helpful though PointsBet does not make it as easy to access on the website as they should. Support is offered either by email or live chat, which is staffed 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, though PointsBet tends to prefer to conduct as much support as possible over email at [email protected].
It would benefit PointsBet to add a phone number to call and better organize the help tab to assist customers looking for support, though the help tab does offer guidance for a multitude of other questions.
PointsBet NY vs Other Sportsbooks in New York
Since PointsBet is one of nine online sportsbooks licensed in the Empire State, bettors will have other choices of sites to use. So how does PointsBet stack up against some of the other top operators in the state?
PointsBet vs. Caesars Sportsbook New York
Since acquiring William Hill, Caesars has made a large push into the sportsbook sphere leveraging the strength of its casino brand and enhancing rewards offerings. PointsBet's website has better functionally than Caesars though the brands offer similar levels of odds. Users who are intrigued by earning rewards for Caesar's branded comprehensive entertainment offerings will enjoy playing with them, but those looking for extensive markets will likely find PointsBet more to their style.
PointsBet vs. BetMGM Sportsbook NY
BetMGM is another established casino brand that has jumped head first into the online sportsbook world. The sportsbook offer certain contests that PointsBet will not and also have rewards that can be used at its other properties like Caesars, but the website is overly crowded at times, unlike the more minimalist PointsBet user experience. While BetMGM also offers an impressive selection of sports to wager on, they too do not offer what PointsBet does in terms of creativity of bet types.
PointsBet vs. FanDuel Sportsbook New York
FanDuel entered the sportsbook scene after starting as a daily fantasy site and has quickly turned themselves into a leading brand. Players seeking top notch contests and daily fantasy offerings in the same place as an online sportsbook will likely prefer FanDuel, as PointsBet does not offer these features. However, PointsBet once again wins on betting markets, as no one in the industry really can compete with things like PointsBetting.
Safety and Security Features of PointsBet NY
PointsBet customers can feel at ease knowing all their personal and financial data will be secure when using the site. Everything is encrypted and users have the ability to protect themselves through two factor authentication. Still remember to use a strong password that features a diversity of character types when signing up for an account.
Taxes in New York for Online Sports Betting
In addition to the 24 percent federal tax rate levied on gambling winnings, New York will tax winnings at an additional 4% to 8.82%, depending on income level. Players in New York City will also be subject to an additional city tax. Sports betting winnings of $600 or more are automatically notified to the IRS. Operators are taxed at a rate of 51% on their revenue, one of the highest rates in the nation.
PointsBet's Measures to Responsible Betting
It is always important to remember to game responsibly and PointsBet offers several tools to help bettors play in a healthy way. Players can set limits on how much they deposit or bet and even on the amount of time they spend on the site. If players need to avoid the website all together, they also have the right to self-exclude either temporarily or permanently, at which point access will be blocked. Please remember to always maintain a budget and anyone with a gambling problem is urged to seek assistance.
Final Thoughts on PointsBet NY from USBR
Serious sports bettors will find PointsBet a must-add to the rotation due to its unrivaled depth of markets. Players that are at all intrigued by the idea of PointsBetting should definitely try it as the $1500 bonus bet for that market is a fantastic offer, especially considering there is more to PointsBet's sign up offer.
Players that are not interested in PointsBetting itself or want more contests likely will not find PointsBet to be their top operator, but the site has more than enough redeeming qualities to merit download even if players need to use another sportsbook as well to cover the things not offered. Users will always find competitive odds, good promotions and other creative bet types that make for a fun experience.
The layout of the site is crisp and does not overwhelm the user like some sportsbooks. Customer support could be easier to access, and it would be nice to see them expand certain futures markets, but the innovation they bring to the online sportsbook world is notable and will definitely make PointsBet a strong competitor in New York upon launch.
FAQs about New York Sports Betting with PointsBet
☝ Is it legal sports betting available in New York?
It is legal to bet on sports in New York. Casinos in the state have been allowed to take bets since 2019 and online sports betting was approved in 2021, going live on January 8, 2022.
☝Does PointsBet New York Offer bonus bets?
PointsBet will offer new customers four bonus bets. Each of them will give up to $200 in bonus bets.
☝ Can I bet on college sports with PointsBet NY?
PointsBet offers New Yorkers an impressive selection of college sports wagering options. The one exception is players can not bet on in-state colleges or events, but everything else is allowed.
☝Does PointsBet NY have an online casino?
PointsBet does have an online casino, but the state of New York does not allow online casino gaming. In order to access PointsBet's casino, players will need to visit New Jersey or another one of the states PointsBet operates in that allows online casino gaming.
☝ Can I Live Bet at PointsBet New York?
PointsBet offers numerous great live betting options every day for dozens of leagues and games. It is all accessible right on the home page of the website or mobile app.
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Doctor Dr Appointment Bujo Script & Icon Digital Printable Planner Stickers
These Doctor Appointment script & icon printable planner stickers are sized approx. 1.3" x 0.4" each and can be used in any planner or planner inserts.
The individual sheet included has been split into two half sheets for easier storage.


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Central Railway's Recruitement cell released the vacancy of 2573 posts for Apprentice.The eligibility criteria of the applicants is, Candidates must be 10th pass and can apply before July 25 ,on their official website www.rrccr.com
According to them, Candidates should pass the examination with the minimum 10% or equivalent minimum 50% marks from the accredited board for the posts and also have ATI pass.
The Age of candidates must be in between 15-24 Years.
Post – Apprentice.
Eligibility – 10th / ITI pass
Location – Maharashtra. Central Railway
Last Date – 25 July 2018
Age limit – 15 to 24 years.
Notification Number – RRC / CR / AA1 / 2018
Official Website – www.rrccr.com
According to the rules of Central Railways,Candidates will get good salary.
On the other hand ,Railways had also announced about the recruitements of 90,000 Job vacancies for Group C and Group D.
There are some vacant positions for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician. Due to large number of applicants examination for hiring the candidates were postponed in April and May 2018Examinations for recruitments were to be conducted in April and May 2018 but this was postponed due to the large number of applications applied.


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Radiologic Technology
The Radiologic Technology program at Massasoit prepares students for entry-level careers as radiologic technologists in a variety of clinical healthcare settings; it is competency-based and can be completed in 21 months.
Upon graduation, students receive an Associate in Science Degree in Radiology Technology. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Individuals who pass the examination are known as Registered Technologists in (Radiography), RT(R).
Radiologic Technology at Massasoit is a selective admissions program and is highly competitive. All applicants are reviewed by a committee by means of a rubric in order to assure fair and ethical selection practices.
Through coursework and clinical experiences, students learn how to perform radiographic examinations, think critically and solve problems in their practice of radiology procedures, communicate effectively with staff and patients, and employ radiation safety practices.
Massasoit Radiography graduates who have successfully passed the national certification examination have found employment in various hospitals, clinics, portable radiology and private physicians' offices. Several of our students have continued their education by attending specialty schools in ultrasound, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, computerized tomography, computerized tomography, and densitometry.


text: Kiia passed the Finnish Character Test for Dogs at the age of 2 years and 2 months and she was doing a great job. Her test result is almost identical with her mum. The only difference was in desire for defensive action. She is the one to be willing to protect her family members. Good girl! If you want to learn more about the Finnish Character Test for Dogs, click here.


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The new technologies will affect between 5 and 10% of the jobs in each company annually
The new technologies will affect, annually, between 5 and 10% of the jobs of each organization and will generate discrepancies between the existing and the necessary skills, according to PwC global estimates. In this context, PwC has launched a program to improve the digital skills of the 276,000 employees worldwide, as well as to develop new technologies to support companies and communities in the digital transformation process.
"As our clients face increasing challenges and opportunities driven by technological advances, stakeholder expectations and other changes, they require us to work together across the broad range of our operations helping them to deal with issues such as cyber security, trust, regulation and strategic workforce planning. The skills gap is an issue that goes to the heart of our purpose and we have the scale and experience to make a measurable impact. That's why today we are launching 'New world, New skills'", said Bob Moritz, PwC's Global Chairman.
Over the next four years, we are committing $3bn in upskilling – primarily in training our people but also in developing and sharing technologies to support clients and communities.
"Most employees globally feel threatened by automation and want to learn new digital skills, according to the PwC Upskilling Hopes and Fears study. At the same time, they want their current employers to help them in this process. In turn, companies are looking for solutions to adapt to new technologies. We have set out to meet both the expectations of our employees and the business environment by initiating this program whose impact will be felt also in Romania", said Ionuț Simion, Country Managing Partner Romania.
New world, New skills focuses on:
• Upskilling all of PwC's 276,000 people in areas like data analytics, robotics process automation and artificial intelligence for use in their work and also to advise clients, communities, and other stakeholders in the process of adopting new technologies.
• Advising our clients on the challenges posed by rapid technological change and automation. This includes identifying skills gaps and mismatches against likely future needs, workforce planning, upskilling programs and cultural change.
• Work with governments, institutions and teachers for developing programs to help millions of people improve their digital skills, including among those populations most 'at risk'.
According to PwC Upskilling Hopes and Fears, 53% of the employees worldwide feel threatened by automation and 77% want to learn new digital skills. Over 60% are positive about the impact of technology on their day-to-day work, but only one-third are offered opportunities to develop digital skills outside the daily work.
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Sun, 23 February 2020
Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Minister On any given Sunday morning, the worship services should (ideally) address diverse needs. Worship needs to not assume unanimity in our theological, cultural, gender/affectional orientation, social location, racial, neurobiological orientations. The one category that is often overlooked in creating church and planning programs is the introverts! This sermon, purchased at the Fall Fundraising Festival by Jamie Harms will explore the needs of the introvert and how church can be a generative space for them as well. Rev. Kathleen will use the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain as a primary resource. |
Sun, 16 February 2020
In this brief message, Rev. John uses the UU Soul Matters theme of Resilience to show how the African American story in history epitomizes the word; and offers some brief advice for anyone needing to be reminded why they are alive today--in this time of social change. |
Sun, 9 February 2020
On UUCA's inaugural Science Sunday (aka Darwin Sunday) Rev. John continues his message about why we are both/and not either/or people and uses quantum entanglement as his proof. This was a wonderful multigenerational service so there are beautiful kid voices in the audio. We need that level of innocence and curiosity to move our thinking forward... Enjoy.
Direct download: Scienceandreligionbalnacingpolarities.mp3
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Tue, 4 February 2020
Rev. Kathleen Rolenz All of us are aging, and all of us are dealing with the realities of our aging in different ways. This sermon will reflect on the various life stages, with a particular focus towards the last 1/3 of life—on its challenges, its gravitas, and its grace. |
Sun, 2 February 2020
Leika Lewis-Cornwell, Intern Minister "I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached to my body," the old joke goes. But what about when it's the body itself doing the remembering? This sermon will examine the ways our bodies and minds manifest our environment and history, and explore what that means for how we build resilient communities together. |


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We use the slope and y-intercept to graph this equation.
Work Step by Step
Our equation given is:
Lets solve for y. First subtract 6 from both sides.
3y=-2x-6 (Divide by 3 to both sides)
Now that we have the equation in slope-intercept form, lets use the slope (-2/3) and y-intercept (-2) to graph.
First, start with the y-intercept (0,-2)
Then go down 2 units and right 3 units since the slope is (-2/3). Plot the next point at that location. Continue doing this until you can connect all of the points and create a line. Once you have done that, you will have successfully graphed the equation.


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Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or "EEOC", is a government agency which enforces the laws against sex discrimination. The EEOC has defined "sexual harassment" as any "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature" when:
- submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment;
- submission of a rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for an employment decision affecting the individual; or
- such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
The critical questions asked by the court are usually whether the sexual advances are really unwelcome and whether the conduct is severe enough to have a significant impact on the work environment.
What does Sexual Harassment look like?
Sexual harassment can consist of an offensive or unwanted physical touching, but it can also be a pattern of obscene, lewd or suggestive comments. In most cases, however, isolated crude or off-color jokes do not, by themselves, constitute unlawful sexual harassment, unless there is additional inappropriate conduct.
An individual's sexually provocative speech or suggestive style of dress may be relevant in determining whether sexual advances made toward such a person are really unwelcome as the law requires.
What can you do if you have been Sexually Harassed?
If you believe that you are the victim of sexual harassment, one course of action you may want to consider is whether to notify the Supervisor of the employee involved. An employer generally will not be found to be responsible for failing to correct this type of misconduct if responsible officials are not notified that it is occurring. Further information concerning the technical requirements for making legal claims of this type can be obtained from The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, or an attorney knowledgeable in this field.


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The following was sent to me today by a co-worker, so I don't vouch for the numbers or examples (at all).
But, nevertheless, considering that we have enough sobering thoughts with this economy, I figured it's not a bad idea to share a less-than-sober one, as well.
So, bottom's up, and have a great weekend and have yourself a laugh …
If you had purchased $1,000 of Delta Air Lines stock one year ago you would have $49 left.
With Enron, you would have $16.50 left of the original $1,000.
With WorldCom, you would have less than $5 left.
But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all of the beer, then turned in the cans for the
aluminum recycling refund, you would have $214 cash.
Based on the above, the best current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle.
It's called the 401-Keg.
Hmm … is Natty Lite publicly traded?