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Quick Review
Nutrition - 5/10
Ingredients - 4/10
Fromm Pork and Applesauce is a low-quality dry dog food. Its nutrient profile is average and it provides average quantities of protein and fat. This carbohydrate proportion of this dog food is far too high and poorly reflects a dog's natural diet. It contains a variety of high-quality ingredients and limits its meat ingredients to Pork. It contains Sweet Potatoes which are considered a high-quality source of carbohydrates. In addition, they provide fiber for healthy digestion. It also contains a wide range of grains which are considered low-quality sources of carbohydrates Fromm Pork and Applesauce contains a range of grains and a single source of meat. This means it is likely not suitable for dogs that suffer from meat allergies or sensitivities.
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Full review of Pork and Applesauce Veg by Fromm
Nutritional Analysis
The ideal nutrition for a dog is entirely dependant on their unique circumstances. However, a high proportion of protein and fat combined with a lower proportion of carbohydrates is most appropriate nutrition profile for the vast majority of dogs. Dog's are very capable of consuming a high proportion of carbohydrates, but a diet high in protein and fat is more appropriate and a better reflection of their natural ancestral diet.
Carbohydrate Content Analysis
Dogs use carbohydrates as a simple energy source. Dogs do not require significant carbohydrates in their diet and they are commonly added to reduce cost and increase shelf life. As the chart above displays, a maximum of 44% of Fromm Pork and Applesauce calories are derived from carbohydrates. Please note that this is the maximum amount of carbohydrates as calculated by the guaranteed analysis. In reality, this value of carbohydrates is likely to be a lot lower. This is average for a Dry Dog Food.
The majority of this carbohydrate content appears to be from the grain content of this dog food. Grains such as Barley and White Rice are considered low-quality sources of carbohydrates. These will be discussed in more detail later on. This is above what we would consider the ideal proportion of carbohydrates and should be lower to better reflect a dog's natural diet.
Protein Content Analysis
Dogs use Protein for growth, development, and maintenance. Excess protein can be burned as calories. As the chart above displays, a minimum of 24% of Fromm Pork and Applesauce calories are derived from protein. Please note that this is the minimum amount of protein as calculated by the guaranteed analysis. In reality, this value of protein is likely to be higher. This is average for a Dry Dog Food.
This is a satisfactory level of protein for inactive dogs but will not be sufficient for dogs who are more active. It appears to be sourced from meat ingredients such as Chicken and Pork. Meats like Chicken are considered high-quality sources of protein and provide the full range of needed amino acids. Unfortunately, a minority of this protein level is from the vegetables such as Peas. Plant-based proteins are not as beneficial as animal-based protein.
Fat Content Analysis
Dogs use fat as a concentrated energy source. In addition, fats also play a role in development and maintenance. As the chart above displays, a minimum of 32% of Fromm Pork and Applesauce calories are derived from fat. Please note that this is the minimum amount of fat as calculated by the guaranteed analysis. In reality, this value of fat is likely to be a lot higher. This is above average for a Dry Dog Food.
The fat present in this dog food appears to be from the range of red meat ingredients such as Pork. This low estimate of fat content is sufficient to fulfill the energy needs of the majority of dogs but not those who are more active.
Calorie Density
Overall Fromm Pork and Applesauce contains an average of 3,856kcal/kg or 1,753 kcal/lb or 393 kcal/cup
Once again please note that the values in this section are calculated using the products guaranteed analysis. The guaranteed analysis only lists the minimum and maximum values and as a consequence, these can sometimes be an inaccurate representation. As a rule of thumb, most dog foods will contain slightly more protein and considerably more fat than their guaranteed analysis. This will have the knock-on effect of reducing the relative amount of carbohydrates present. However also note that every dog food is different and some will be considerably closer to the guaranteed analysis than others.
Guaranteed Analysis – Fromm Pork and Applesauce
Pet foods in the United States are legally required by the AAFCO to have a guaranteed analysis on their packaging. A guaranteed analysis must display certain nutritional information. This is similar to how nutritional values are now commonly displayed on food for human consumption. The information that must be displayed includes Crude Protein, Crude Fat, Crude Fiber, and Moisture. Some guaranteed analysis will contain additional information. The guaranteed analysis for this product is listed below.
- Crude Protein (Min) – 24.00%
- Crude Fat (Min) – 14.00%
- Crude Fiber (Max) – 3.50%
- Moisture (Max) – 10.00%
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids (Min) – 2.5%
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Min) – 0.5%
Ingredient Analysis
The ingredients of pet food are disclosed on the packaging of the product as a list in descending order. Therefore the ingredients at the start of the list make up the bulk of the pet foods content. As a consequence, the quality of these primary ingredients is the most significant factor in determining the quality of pet food.
However, ingredients listed further down the ingredient list should not be ignored, especially if they could have adverse or harmful effects on a pet.
High-Quality Ingredients
- Pork
- Pork Meal
- Eggs
- Sweet Potatoes
- Chicken
- Flaxseed
Low-Quality Ingredients
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Pea Protein
- Brown Rice
- White Rice
Dangerous / Harmful Ingredients
In-Depth Meat/Fish Ingredient Review
The meat and fish ingredients of dog food are without a doubt the most important. They are critical as they provide the majority of the protein and fat that dogs desperately need. Also, these ingredients would have made up the bulk of dogs ancestors diet. Therefore, the quality of a dog food formulas meat and fish ingredients is crucial. Fromm Pork and Applesauce contains three sources of meat or fish.
The primary meat source present is Pork. Pork is considered a high-quality source of protein. Pork is particularly rich in thiamin and while it contains less iron than Beef or Lamb, its iron content is still significant. Unfortunately, just like Beef, Pork contains a high concentration of water. Much of this water is evaporated during the cooking process leaving a lesser proportion of Pork. However given that Pork is the first listed ingredient, its proportion will still be relatively high even after the cooking process.
Another meat source present is Pork Meal. Pork Meal is considered a high-quality source of protein. Meat Meal is a concentrated form of meat that has already had the majority of its moisture removed. This means that gram for gram it is much richer in protein and other nutrients. Pork Meal will contain the same vitamins and minerals as Pork but in higher concentrations. This includes Thiamin and significant levels of the Iron.
Eggs are a highly nutritious pet food ingredient and are considered a high-quality source of protein. Eggs contain a huge variety of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 and B12, Selenium, Phosphorus and many others. In addition to this, they contain a high proportion of protein and healthy fats such as the Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids.
In-Depth None-Meat Ingredient Review
Oatmeal is made from the grinding of Oats. Oats are a grain and in their pure form do not contain gluten. However, oats and oatmeal are considered one of the better grains for a dogs diet. Oats are high in fiber, very high in plant-based proteins and have some vitamins like Vitamin B5 and B9.
Barley is a grain containing gluten and can be considered a low-quality ingredient in dog food by some. It is very high in carbohydrates and can be difficult to digest. The fact that it is challenging to digest could lead to constipation or other symptoms. However, Barley does contain high levels of selenium and manganese. Learn more about Barley in our article Barley In Dog Food.
Pea Protein is a by-product of Peas. Pea Protein is considered a low-quality ingredient. It is often used as a cheap way to increase the overall level of protein in a dog food without including additional meat or fish content. While the protein in Pea Protein is not harmful, plant-based proteins such as this are considered inferior to meat and fish-based proteins as they do not contain the full range of needed amino acids. Pea Protein is one of the most common ingredients used in a technique called Ingredient Splitting.
Despite being a grain, Brown Rice can provide some nutrition. Therefore it is considered one of the better grains. To add to this Brown Rice is far superior to White Rice which is heavily processed. Brown Rice can provide dietary fiber for healthy digestion and high levels of Magnese.
White Rice is a grain and a very low-quality dog food ingredient. White Rice is heavily processed and contains very little nutrition value beyond its carbohydrate content. White Rice should be avoided if possible.
A noteworthy ingredient present in this formula is Tomato Pomace. Tomato Pomace is made up of tomato skin, seeds, and pulp. Its most beneficial feature is that it contains very high levels of soluble fiber which can aid and regulate digestion. Those high levels of fiber are the primary motivation behind this ingredients inclusion in most formulas as Tomato Pomace has little nutritional value.
Sweet Potatoes are a starchy vegetable and a source of complex carbohydrates. Sweet Potatoes are considered superior to traditional Potatoes as they contain more fiber and a more extensive range of vitamins and minerals. Some examples of vitamins and minerals that are abundant in Sweet Potatoes are Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Calcium. The higher amount of fiber and the range of micronutrients in Sweet Potatoes mean that they are considered a high-quality ingredient despite containing mostly carbohydrates.
Potatoes are a starchy vegetable and a dense source of complex carbohydrates. Also, Potatoes can provide fiber and a surprising number of minerals and vitamins such as Potassium, Copper and the Vitamin B6. Sadly, Potatoes are considered an average-quality ingredient as they provide minimal nutritional value beyond their carbohydrate content.
Salmon Oil is a reliable source of the Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids. In fact, Salmon Oil is particularly high in the Omega 3 Fatty Acid which is considered to be the more beneficial of the two. The Omega Fatty Acids are essential for an extensive range of reasons. They can help maintain a dogs skin and coat, they can reduce inflammation and they can help fight heart disease. The full list of potential benefits of the Omega Fatty Acids is far too numerous to list.
Flaxseed is a beneficial ingredient that is commonplace in higher quality dog food. Flaxseed contains high levels of the Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids which provide a range of health benefits such as healthier skin and fur and improved cognitive function. Also, Flaxseed contains high levels of protein for a plant-based ingredient. Finally, Flaxseed provides Lignans which can help reduce inflammation and cholesterol.
Alfalfa is a flowering plant that is closely related to Peas and other legumes. Alfalfa has a long history of use in livestock feed and as a supplement for humans. It has a similar proportion of protein to other legumes which means it can contribute to a minor sum if there is a sufficient quantity used. Alfalfa's greatest strength is the vast range of vitamins and minerals it provides including Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Potassium, and Calcium. Find out more about Alfalfa in our article Alfalfa In Dog Food.
Dried Chicory Root or Chicory Root Extract is an additive or supplement to dog food. It can provide a range of health benefits including soluble fiber to enable regular passage of stool, probiotics to aid and promote digestion, as well as potentially eliminate or prevent intestinal worms. While these benefits are not fully proven, there is strong evidence behind them. The proportion of Chicory Root used in most dog food recipes is tiny and does not contribute meaningful nutrition. Find out more in Dried Chicory Root In Dog Food.
Full Ingredient List – Fromm Pork and Applesauce
Pork, Pork Meat Meal, Oatmeal, Pearled Barley, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, White Rice, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Whole Egg, Sweet Potatoes, Pork Fat, Potatoes, Chicken, Applesauce, Cheese, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Chicken Cartilage, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Chicory Root Extract, Alfalfa Sprouts, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Folic Acid, Taurine, Parsley, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Vitamins, Minerals, Probiotics.


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PUBG Mobile India launch gets closer as company gets incorporated
Could be any day now
PUBG Mobile India has been doing the waves of since before Diwali when Karfton Corporation announced that the game will be back in a new avatar in India. And now it seems that a PUBG Corporation's India branch has been officially registered as PUBG India Private Limited.
It was recently reported that in its new avatar, the game will be called PUBG Mobile India and would apparently retain all the IDs, achievements as well as the cosmetic items that players from India had.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has apparently approved the registration of PUBG India Pvt. Ltd. which is a privately held company under the registrar of companies. The report from Talkesports mentions that the incorporation happened on on November 21. Besides this the authorized capital of the subsidiary has been set at Rs 15,00,000 with Rs 5,00,000 as paid-up.
- PUBG Mobile India: release date, official news and more
- PUBG Mobile is set to officially return to India in the form of a new game
- PUBG Mobile India: All IDs and achievements from global version will be retained
PUBG Mobile India: What's new
PUBG Corporation has partnered with Microsoft to employ their Azure server services. These servers for the game will be situated in India. The Korean company announced that PUBG Mobile India, is a new game designed while keeping the local interests in mind.
Addressing the data storage concerns, it will conduct frequent audits and verifications on the storage systems to ensure that the Indian users' personal information is safely managed. Additionally, there will be region-exclusive tweaks to reflect local needs. For starters, the new game will be set in a virtual simulation training ground. TechRadar is awaiting clarity on whether this means that existing maps will not make it to the new game or if it is an additional game mode.
All characters will also start clothed in the Indian version, unlike the previous one where they would be in their undergarments. Effects such as bleeding will be replaced with green hit marks to signify the virtual nature of the game. To promote healthier gameplay habits and control how much time users spend in PUBG Mobile India, the game will also introduce a feature that will restrict extended sessions.
It is also looking to create a local video game, eSports, entertainment culture along with the related IT industries. This will come in the form of PUB Corporation creating an Indian subsidiary to better serve and engage the players. Over 100 employees will be hired across verticals such as business, eSports, and game development. The company hasn't publicly listed which positions will be created. The new office will also look at local collaborations and partnerships with other businesses. India-exclusive eSports events and tournaments are also in the pipeline.
Despite the effort on the part of the company it seems the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) may not be convinced just yet. According to a report by the Times of India, a source in the Ministry commented, "Unless they address the concerns, it will be difficult to grant any relaxation."
Krafton, the parent company of PUBG Corporation, also plans on investing $100 million in India to facilitate the new unit. This is supposed to be the largest investment made by a Korean company, outside of the manufacturing industry.
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Behind an emerging superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo, can the Milwaukee Bucks take the next step and win a playoff series in 2018-19 under new head coach Mike Budenholzer?
Milwaukee's most significant roster move this offseason was letting Jabari Parker walk; he signed with the Chicago Bulls on a two-year deal. The Bucks added Donte DiVincenzo in the NBA Draft.
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Dr. Chandra Mohan is a graduate of Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. He was trained in General Surgery at Alluri Sita Rama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences. Subsequently, he was Senior Resident in Surgical Oncology at Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital. He did research fellowship in prestigious organizations like Indraprastha Apollo New Delhi and Fortis Group, New Delhi in the department of liver transplant HPB and GI Surgery.


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ABOUT Computer Science
"We will be the first large, urban school district that will have a pre-K to 12 computer science program. While most of the country is talking about an hour or two of coding here and there, what we're talking about is a fundamental shift: to make computer science an essential part of the curriculum."
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has made a bold commitment, to:
Expand computer science education to all students at all schools, beginning in pre-kindergarten and extending through 12th grade.
We aim to accomplish this by incorporating CS into the core curriculum for all students in the lower grades (Pre-K to 8). By beginning in the earliest grades and with all children, we will normalize a discipline that has been long dominated by a selective group of the population. In high school, all students will have expanded opportunities to select among a variety of CS courses that continue to build upon this foundation. We expect that--as we expose all students to engaging, culturally relevant, and high-quality CS instruction in the lower grades--more will choose to pursue additional CS coursework in high school, and these students will begin to represent our diverse student population.
More precisely, we seek to achieve the following goals:
More precisely, we seek to achieve the following goals:
ELEMENTARY (grades PK-5)
MIDDLE (grades 6-8)
HIGH (grades 9-12)
Our goals are based on the goals that the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) articulated in their model curriculum for K-12 CS education (Tucker et al., 2003):
- introduce the fundamental concepts of CS to all students, beginning in elementary school
- offer additional secondary-level CS courses that will allow interested students to study it in depth and prepare them for entry into the workforce or college; and
- increase the knowledge of CS for all students, especially those who are members of underrepresented groups.


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Game 5 and we're live.
The Toronto Raptors pulled themselves back from the brink of elimination, or, at least a 3 to 1 series deficit, with a stunning late fourth-quarter performance on Sunday evening, and now have some gusto going into tonight's crucial Game 5.
This one should be pretty interesting because of that.
Does Toronto come out like a house on fire and use that Game 4 momentum, not to mention home-crowd fervor, to overpower Brooklyn and not look back? The Dinos should be long over their "nervous first-time playoff excitement" phase by now, and by all accounts, it sounds like they are, so maybe we finally see the Raptors offense reignite?
On the other hand, the way the series has played out so far, it wouldn't be surprising to see this match go right down to the final minutes once more, the game being decided by who has the better second half, the Nets with their third-quarter dominance, or the Raptors with their fourth quarter execution.
So I'm not sure I've got three keys today.
Rebounding, pick-and-roll execution, feeding the Raptors' big's on offense, Terrence Ross, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, turnovers...we've been through these keys a number of times and I went into detail regarding these and a few more yesterday on the site.
I'm just content to let this one play out this evening as two teams that are incredibly even in most statistical categories, look to gain the upper hand going into the series' waning hours.
How close are these two teams?
It's a game of inches in many regards, not surprising considering these two clubs were a couple of the league's best after January.
So instead of three keys to the match this evening, I'm going with a prediction.
The Dinos win this one in easy fashion.
Not easy as in a 20-point blowout, but easy compared to the rest of the games this series, so fans don't need to pull out hair and bite off finger nails until the final seconds tick off the clock.
Or maybe I'm being selfish here, and that's wishful thinking.
I'm going to this one this evening, and not via media access, but as a fan, pure and simple.
Let's go Raptors.


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Le Calvez, who is also a marine lawyer, suspected infringement after he learned of the Disney movie's release in the US earlier this year. There was a striking similarity between Nemo and Pierrot, which he created when he was a student and aspiring film-maker. This wasn't surprising, given that one clown fish looks much like another. But the plot seemed strangely familiar, too. In Finding Nemo, the fish lives in an anemone and loses his mother when she is swallowed by a predator. Pierrot also lives in an anemone; his life is blighted when his father falls prey to a scorpion fish. One of the characters Pierrot encounters is a cleaning prawn. A cleaning prawn also turns up during Nemo's odyssey.
Le Calvez maintains that French bookshops have stopped stocking his work, saying it is too similar to Disney's version or that it is he who has plagiarised the Disney work. When he created Pierrot, he took a screenplay featuring the character to a number of production companies in France but could not arouse any interest. In 2000 he gave up, deciding instead to turn Pierrot into the hero of a children's book. He invested £40,000 in publishing 2,000 copies, which sold out in November 2002. He then brought out a second book and, in February this year, registered his clown fish as a trade mark in order to produce Pierrot souvenirs. Disney denies plagiarism and says Nemo is 100 per cent original. An initial hearing before a French judge has been scheduled for February.
The IPKat wonders how far the ripples of this dispute can spread. The trade mark issue is local to France, since trade marks are territorial in their nature. But if there's been an infringement of copyright, it could affect Disney's ability to market Finding Nemo in all Berne Convention countries.
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Adopting real-time surveillance dashboards as a component of an enterprisewide medication safety strategy.
Adverse drug event surveillance is an important strategy to both identify and prevent medication errors, particularly for high-risk medications. This study reports on the development of a real-time surveillance dashboard to enable pharmacy review of high-alert medication orders and complement a system already using computerized provider order entry and clinical decision support. Of nearly 30,000 hospitalizations studied, there were more than 2200 that involved exposure to warfarin, 8300 to heparin or enoxaparin, and 890 to aminoglycosides. Real-time pharmacy review of the dashboard provided a vehicle to prevent medication errors or optimize therapy; for example, 55% of patients receiving aminoglycosides did not have a baseline creatinine. The authors argue that even sophisticated computerized systems require active surveillance systems to leverage technology and provide necessary medication safety.


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Janet and I will be guides and speakers on the Catholic Answers Rome and Mediterranean Cruise. Prices go up after January 1 so if you plan to go it would be wish to sign up soon.
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A chronic condition, type 2 (or type II) diabetes affects the way in which the body works to metabolize the sugar or glucose levels. Glucose works as an energy fuel of the body and a fluctuation in the same can lead to several malfunctions in the bodily system. Insulin is a hormone that contributes by regulating the level of sugar in the cells. The development of type 2 diabetes may be either caused by the body's resistance to the effects of insulin or the low levels of insulin production. During earlier times, type 2 diabetes was widely known to affect adults. However, the growth in the cases of childhood obesity has led to children too being diagnosed with the condition.
Type 2 diabetes cannot be cured. However, regularly practicing habits such as eating healthy, exercising daily and losing weight can aid in managing the disease. In case of extreme conditions that cannot be managed with the stated techniques, medication and insulin therapy is used. Insulin therapy is a very common form of treatment for managing Type 2 diabetes. Insulin is taken through injection and may involve long-term or short-term usage. Here are a few considerations when using insulin to safely manage type 2 diabetes:
1. Insulin dosage and type
There are several insulin formulations on the market, including those that are premixed and meant for short or long-term acting. Importantly, the dosage of insulin is adjusted based on the regular sugar level readings. Insulin types and dosing schedule are greatly driven by how advanced the condition is and other physical aspects. There is no standard dose of insulin that works for everyone and factors such as medical health, age, weight, diet and physical activities too are considered.
2. Test and adjust dosage
It is important to self-test the insulin under the guidance of a medical team before a schedule is designed. During the period of testing and adjustment, the patient is also asked to check and record the blood sugar levels at least 3 times a day. Information such as sugar levels before a meal, post meals, and fasting are used to prepare the injecting regimen.
3. Regular check ups
Patients are always recommended to stay in contact with the physician as they continue use of insulin. A regular check up will ensure that the sugar level is stabilized, and the body is being injected with appropriate levels of insulin.
4. Hypoglycemia prevention
Sometimes, there may be a drop in sugar levels even when under therapy or medication. The condition is known as hypoglycemia and it is imperative to be aware of the symptoms that include confusion, dizziness, shakiness, and shivers. These symptoms should be managed effectively by chewing on candies or drinking fruit juices.
Controlling type 2 diabetes is the goal of insulin therapy. This therapy when combined with self-care management and activities can bring good results. The sooner control is achieved, the lesser will be the occurrence of complications. It also slows down the progression of the condition thus, helping the patient lead an as normal as possible life.


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Maria Tsypko, a famous supporter of Donetsk and Luhansk separatists, who appears regularly on Russian TV channels with the most extraordinary stories and plays every time a different role, testified "atrocities" of the Ukrainian army.
For this time, Tsypko called herself a lawyer from Donetsk. Appearing in the program "The moment of truth" on Russian Channel 5, she told about the family of a citizen soldier nicknamed "Lynx" that was shot by Ukrainian militants in Kramatorsk city in Donetsk Region.
According to her words, the execution was carried out publicly in the city center, and was aimed at intimidating the locals and making them fink on citizen soldiers.
"The moment of truth" went on the air on August 4. The Ukrainian army entered Kramatorsk on July 5. Thus during the whole month there were no reports about a public execution in the city center, which compelled a lot of attention, either in media or in social networks. This fact indicates that this information is quite doubtful.
Besides, it resembled the similar news item of Russian Channel One, where a woman told about an alleged public crucifixion of a 3-years old child in Sloviansk. This information also appeared to be journalists' fiction.
Let's recall that previously Tsypko had repeatedly appeared in many Ukrainian cities as a local resident, a victim or a witness of Ukrainian soldiers' "atrocities". On May 11, she even appeared to be a "referendum coordinator" in Moscow of self-determination of Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republic.
At the end of June, she proclaimed herself a victim of Odesa tragedy in the Trade Unions Building on May 2 and told about this fact to TV channel Russia-24.


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When I invited perter obi to speak on platform Nigeria, I had never met him before, we only met in person a few hours before his talk. But during this brief moment of our meeting, he touched the heart of everyone around, including me.
After such a presentation, it seems it is no longer business as usual for the political elite in Nigeria. One may wonder why accusation on the misuse of public fund is so important. As a Christian in this country, I'd like to look at it from the angle of the bible.
somewhere in the bible, Jesus once told a parable of a worker who was assigned to manage some of the resources of his master and was accused of misuse and wastage So the master asked his worker to make an account of all that he had done and relieved him of his duties.
The significance of this parable is clear, if anyone is known to misuse resources, then they lose the trust of the people to lead or govern.
One thing I have noticed as a Christian is this, God does not get involved in human activity unless the cry of a true believer is heard. revealing to us that in the time of trouble he will answer us.
When the people of israel were in slavery in Egypt. God never intervened even though they were his people. Up until a legitimate cry was heard from among the people The book of exodus 6: 5 - 6, clearly demonstrates this, it reads " And I have also heard the groaning of the children of israel whom the Egyptians keep in bondage..."
many other passages and stories in the bible have also confirmed this, God has always intervened on the side of his people when they were in the hands of bad rulers.


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An award-winning baker has been branded "cruel and barbaric" by internet trolls after posting videos of herself cutting into lifelike animal cakes.
They called Hannah Edwards a "closet serial killer" after she posted the clips on the Facebook page of her North London bakery, The Cake Illusionist.
Edwards, 36, is renowned for her ultra-realistic sponge creations and spent years perfecting her methods to make a living from cake sculpting.
The mother of two uploaded clips of her slicing through two of her animal cakes, a dog and a horse's head, but the footage attracted a wave of criticism.
Among the 10,000 comments was one which read: "THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!! What's wrong with people how can you cut and eat a cake that looks like a real animal, eyes, face, heart, ribs?!? Barbaric. STUPID."
One Facebook user said: "It is disgusting and unethical! Definitely, artist has damaged brain..." Another added: "That's just sick! Making a realistic dog or any living creature and cut it with knife eating it! I find it gross and stupid!!"
WATCH: Baker Hannah Edwards cuts her life-like cakes
undefinedEdwards, an animal lover who owns a cat, two turtles and five free-range chickens, says: "The level of aggression in these comments is madness. It's just an illusion, that's all. It's not a real animal, it's not even meat, it's eggs, butter, sugar and flour. It's no different from any other cake, it's just a step up in realism.
"Most of these people outraged do eat real meat on a daily basis. I think their rage could be far better directed to true animal abuse causes," she adds.
Edwards takes orders from those who want their pets recreated in cake form for special occasions and it can take up to 80 hours of work.


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When doing financial analysis to select companies that are a good fit for our portfolio models, we add environmental and social factors to the process. Evaluating the health of a company and its prospects for growth and share price appreciation should logically involve all available data to have the best results. It is not surprising that more and more financial analysts, funds and portfolio managers are integrating ESG into their research.
Looking at fundamental factors such as revenue growth, profit margins and cash flow is the foundation for good research. Adding environmental research broadens the picture. Not only can we get a better idea of which companies are part of the solution towards sustainability, but we we can potentially find hidden environmental risks such as lawsuits from contamination of land, property or water. Looking at social factors can give us an idea of workplace safety which is correlated with worker productivity and lessened worker's comp claims. Evaluating a company's board to make sure there is independence can also be an indicator of company health with the benefits that independent perspectives have on strategic planning and overall decision making.
At Conscious Investment Services, we start with macroeconomic, fundamental and technical analysis. Then we are able to tap into the increasingly available ESG databases to select only the best best companies that excel in all areas.


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LEGO The Incredibles Game Free Download Torrent
LEGO The Incredibles — Arcade adventure based on the «Incredibles» in the universe of LEGO. The game in the style of the latest projects of the series is an open-world hub, in which you will find friends on the «Incredibles» location. At the same time, something new is promised, in addition to the familiar elements of the construction platform and solving puzzles: as you open new locations, you will be able to fight new manifestations of crime. The plot campaign of the game is based on both films «The Incredibles», and also contains the original quests written by TT Games in collaboration with Pixar. In addition, the characters of LEGO The Incredibles can discover new super abilities, different from those that are familiar in films.
Game Details
- Title: LEGO The Incredibles
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Developer: TT Games
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Release year: 2018
- Steam link https://store.steampowered.com/app/818320/LEGO_The_Incredibles/
- Release Name: LEGO.The.Incredibles-CODEX
- Game Version: v18.104.22.168857
- Game Releaser: CODEX
- Size: 13.83 GB
- Available Languages: english, russian, multi13
About This Game
The plot of LEGO The Incredibles is based on both films «The Incredibles» about the Parr family. Players will enter a futuristic city and enter the war on crime with the help of the unique supernormal abilities of family members. Hunt urban villains can be either alone or in a cooperative with a friend on the local network or online.
Key Features
- The release is based on CODEX
- Version of the game 18.104.22.168857
- Installation ~ 2 min
List of additions (DLC):
- Parr Family Vacation Character Pack
System Requirements
Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent, AMD Athlon X4 740 (2 * 3200) or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 (1024 MB), Intel Iris Pro 5200 (shared), Radeon HD 5850 (1024 MB)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 16 GB available space
Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
1. The first thing we do is download the game's installation files.
2. Mount or burn the ISO image in the disk emulator (UltraISO program).
3. During the installation, we specify the location on the disk where we want to install it.
4. Wait until the installation process is complete, a shortcut will appear on the desktop.
5. Download and install update v22.214.171.124385 / v18.104.22.168857, in game folder.
6. Copy the contents of the folder «CODEX» in the folder with the game.
7. Start the game.
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M3 Communications Group, Inc. Awarded with Silver for PR Agency of the Year in Europe at the Stevie Awards
August, 2021M3 Communications Group, Inc. was awarded with Silver in the PR Agency of the Year in Europe category at the international competition Stevie International Business Awards 2021. Our company was also awarded in the category Communications Professional of the Year, in which our Account Manager Svetoslava Nedyalkova won Bronze. The awards are a huge success for us, as they were selected among over 3,700 nominations received for all categories in the competition. They are a recognition of the dynamic development of the company over the past challenging year, which includes a number of creative projects, campaigns and new clients.
Stevie International Business Awards® are one of the most prestigious international business awards. In 2021, organizations from over 60 countries participated and the winners were judged on the basis of the average scores of the jury, consisting of over 260 experts from around the world. The Global Awards are being held for the 18th time in a row and honor some of the best organizations and professionals in a number of industries, including the communications sector.
"These two international awards are extremely valuable to us because they are a recognition of the hard work, creativity and professionalism of our team in a difficult year. Thanks to everyone at M3 Communications Group, Inc., who proves every day that with dedication and a good team, every ambitious project is possible. I believe that we will have many more exciting achievements in the future," said Maxim Behar, Founder and CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc.
Our company is also among the finalists in the PR Agency of the Year in Europe category at the Stevie awards for the fifth time, after being awarded in the category in 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2018. And our CEO Maxim Behar was also awarded with Bronze in the CEO of the Year category in 2018.


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On this episode of Oskee Talk, we recap Illinois' convincing win over Penn State. We discuss Illinois' next matchup with Iowa next week. We finish the episode discussing the newest additions to the Illinois football staff.
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Before Microsoft introduced its CSP, the role of resellers was mostly limited to selling software licenses to their clients .
Resellers are specialized parties with a strong local personal network, and it made sense that they would be able to advice their clients in choosing the right solutions and leave the operational side of things to the supplier. This meant that Microsoft took control of billing and advanced support , until now.
The Cloud technology changed everything. Instead of ongoing licensing contracts, end customers have started to prefer monthly payments that they can cancel on short notice without having to pay for an entire annual contract with no possibilities of canceling it. This did not work well with the long-term commitment that resellers have with their vendor.
Also, IT purchasing possibilities have markedly expanded, giving them access to a mix of IT services that were formerly out of their league.
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MARTA is planning to extend rail lines into Cobb County, connecting hundreds of thousands of suburban Atlantans to the rest of the city via viable public transit for the first time and eliminating the need for thousands of cars on area roads. Well ... hypothetically, anyways.
Thanks to visionary Curbed Atlanta reader Jason Lathbury, we know what a MARTA expansion into Cobb County could look like, with heavy rail and bus rapid transit service stretching from Vinings to Acworth via places like Kennesaw, Austell, and Marietta. This is the same transit oracle who dreamed up a gloriously comprehensive (and probably impossible) regional transit network. And the much-simpler MARTA Greenline Loop for Atlanta's western neighborhoods.
When it comes to Cobb, Lathbury explains:
If the county chose to, Cobb could more than afford a comprehensive network of transit options, whether that was through MARTA, or on its own via CobbLinc (CCT). For example, a 1 percent sales tax in the county could fund between $5 billion and $8 billion worth of heavy rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit, as well as one heck of a local bus network of all levels of service.
(Whether those financials check out remains to be seen. But below is the grand vision implemented, and below that, a more scaled-back map with rail only).
Lathbury continues:
Frankly, the only thing that keeps Cobb with a less than a quality system, is the county itself. It is the county's choice, politically and financially, to have a system that will not handle the coming years of growth, provide practical ways of living without a car, nor offer alternatives to the ever worsening traffic on the metro's strained roads...
Clayton [County] recently overturned their choice to stay out of the larger system, Gwinnett is getting closer to doing the same, and Atlanta is preparing to build an incredible intercity system that everyone can build off of. The metro, as a whole, [can] be much more connected, and all of us [can] reap the economic and social benefits of that connection. The most realistic way to move forward with that is for Cobb to join MARTA, rather than attempt to improve transit on its own. The region will grow no matter what. We will add people, and we will add business, so the question is whether or not [Cobb County is] ready to prepare for that future.
So, dear readers, what are your thoughts on such big proposals?
- Cobb leaders are calling transit connectivity imperative [Curbed]
- Despite Support, There's a Long Road to Gwinnett for MARTA [Curbed]
- As Atlanta Mulls Rapid Buses, Someone Explains What it'd Take [Curbed]


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This page will house this report's training documents. Feel free to bookmark for quick and easy access.
This report identifies courses where a larger than average proportion of students receive incomplete grades, withdraw, or receive D or F grades. The development of this report was inspired by research on roadblocks to retention, and the notion that identifying gateway courses that present challenges to students may allow for early interventions that result in lower attrition rates. This report facilitates the identification of these courses by providing historical DFWI percentages by course, as well as other course-based information, including total class size, the total count of D/F/W/I grades, and the proportion of each of those grades separately. This report also allows the user to narrow in on particular schools or departments, classes larger than 10 in size, course level (if, for instance, only lower division courses are of interest vs. upper division courses), and instructional method group (for instance, class instruction, lab, or practicum/field experience).
For more information such as page notes, a list of page slicers, and page visualizations, expand the Infographic in the Training Documents below.
Date | Release Version | Release Notes |
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This training video explains how to use the DFWI Report to answer the questions, "Over the past three full academic years, what were the top 3 courses of highest D/F/W/I rates for classes larger than 10 at the UCOR-2000 level? What courses had the highest rate of failed (F) grades?"


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Dwyane Wade's brief flirtation with the Milwaukee Bucks appears to be over. Via NBA.com's David Aldridge:
@DwyaneWade has cancelled his meeting with the Bucks scheduled for Wednesday, per source. FWIW.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 5, 2016
The Bucks had scheduled a Wednesday meeting with Wade in New York, though that seemed increasingly irrelevant after the Heat reportedly anted up an improved two-year, $40 million offer on Monday. The second year would reportedly be a player option, enabling Wade to opt out and seek more money when the cap rises again next summer. That figure could grow to $53 million is the Heat can dump Josh McRoberts' salary, which Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel suggests is likely.
Keep in mind that the Bucks would have had to find a taker for Greg Monroe's expiring $17 million deal in order to offer more than $11 million to the 34-year-old Wade, who likely would have demanded much more than $20 million and a guaranteed third year as well. That extra year would have likely been a major sticking point for the Bucks; with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker due for significant raises over the next two summers, a third year of Wade would have likely meant a trip into the luxury tax in 2018/19 when Wade will turn 37. Not exactly an ideal way to blow your budget, though pressuring Pat Riley to spend more money on Wade should provide some consolation for Bucks fans -- especially those of us who remember Riley bidding up the Bucks' deals for Mo Williams and Charlie Bell in 2007.
Now that Wade's officially out of the picture, the Bucks can turn their attention to filling out their roster in more conventional ways, including their still-up-in-the-air center position and perhaps adding another guard. While the Wade news does little to lessen Monroe's availability via trade, it does mean the Bucks can focus on getting actual players back instead of just dumping Monroe for cap space. Bottom line: with 10 players under contract in addition to rookies Thon Maker and Malcolm Brogdon, the Bucks have three roster spots to play with between now and camp. The Monroe situation complicates things somewhat -- it's not clear what kind of asset(s) he might bring back at this point -- but the most likely outcome is probably adding one more guard/wing, re-signing Miles Plumlee, and then bringing back Steve Novak as end-of-the-bench shooter/locker room guy.
Monroe's murky future also leaves plenty of uncertainty around Plumlee, who as a restricted free agent continues to count for $5.3 million against the Bucks' cap while he waits for a deal. The Bucks would presumably prefer to defer their Plumlee decision until after they've figured out what to do with Monroe, and on that front Plumlee's restricted status could buy them some time. Still, the Bucks' hand would be forced if Plumlee snatches a multi-year offer sheet from another team looking to add depth in the middle; if that doesn't happen, it's also possible that Plumlee might eventually settle for his $3 million qualifying offer in order to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Plumlee would certainly prefer to cash in with a bigger deal, but so far he's had to wait patiently while teams focus on bigger name free agents. Depending on how much they want to keep Plumlee long-term, a QO might be a very good outcome for the Bucks, who would save money this season while maintaining more flexibility heading into next summer.
On paper, the Bucks also remain down a guard compared to last year (Greivis Vasquez, O.J. Mayo and Jerryd Bayless are out, Matthew Dellavedova and Malcolm Brogdon in), so you'd imagine they'd like to add one more combo guard or swingman capable of knocking down open threes. That player could come via a Monroe trade or a direct signing; the Bucks have between $4 and $6 million in cap room left including Plumlee's cap hold, and could open up as much as around $11 million if they rescinded their Plumlee qualifying offer and allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent. Beyond that, they also have the ability to sign a player for up to $2.9 million using their cap room mid-level exception.


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Why another myth-busting post?
In Debunking FI/RE Myths, I listed eight widely-circulated FI myths and debunked each of them. That's a lot of myths busted! So why am I feeling the need to revisit this topic?
Well, it's because of a conversation I had on Twitter last week. It started innocently enough with this message I tweeted:
I truly believe our world would be happier and more sustainable if FI was considered 'normal'.
— Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI 🍁 (@esb_fi) April 21, 2019
I'm on board with #425day and will write an article to commemorate it—what about you? Will you help spread the FIRE? 🔥
https://t.co/9JjNmJBaCQ via @GetRichQuickish
*For more about 425 Day, see: Happy 425 Day!
I was a little surprised to receive this reply:
Whenever I see statements like this I like to ask questions the get more clarity on the intent. What would FI being "normal" look like? Most people generally stop working at some point in the current state of things. Is that all it takes to be FI?
— The Financial Commoner (@thefincom) April 21, 2019
I replied with this:
Not at all! FI means being more mindful with our life choices and living a life of our choosing that's NOT determined by that mainstream society deems "normal".
— Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI 🍁 (@esb_fi) April 21, 2019
It means not buying a bigger house than you need or always upgrading your car...
Not constantly upgrading everything in our lives without thought to why. It's being more thoughtful with all our spending so that we not only more sustainable with our spending but also with the planet...
— Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI 🍁 (@esb_fi) April 21, 2019
THAT'S what leads to the freedom of FI. Then we can choose to do what we want with our lives. Usually, that means still working and being of value to the world. But then it's on our terms, not because we have no choice due to money constraints.
— Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI 🍁 (@esb_fi) April 21, 2019
And that's why #425day's important
We exchanged a few more tweets, then The Financial Commoner came back with one last reply:
I struggle with what FI really means. Everyone needs money to live their life. It's just a matter or how much and where it's coming from. I guess my best definition of FI is that your financial status doesn't restrict your life choices.
— The Financial Commoner (@thefincom) April 21, 2019
And this is when I realized: the FI community still has a lot of work to do. We need to continue telling our stories so that others can understand FI more accurately.
**For the record: The Financial Commoner is not anti-FI. Rather, we're in agreement that the definition of FI is vague and needs clarification.**
Debunking FI Myths: Volume 2
In Debunking FI/RE Myths, I quoted Paula Pant. It's such a great quote that I'm posting it here again:
"… when I listen to the objections to FIRE, it becomes clear to me that the people who object to FIRE are ones who misunderstand it. I suppose as one of the voices out there who advocates for FIRE, I am partially responsible for that…
I know my mission now: I am going to keep advocating for FIRE… "
And so, I decided to continue fighting the good fight, and wrote another myth-busting post. Lucky for me, the internet's filled with FI myths! It wasn't hard to find a few to write about.
In this post, I'll examine four myths: two longstanding ones, one that's new (to me), and one that's just… interesting. I'll start with the most widespread and stubborn FI myth of all…
Myth #1: FI means never working again
Video credit: CNBC Make It
In this video, Kevin O'Leary (of Shark Tank fame) asserts that FI means never working again. This is the number one FI myth that mainstream media likes to circulate—and it needs to be laid to rest.
My response
Mr. O'Leary might be surprised to learn that we agree with him! He's right—work isn't bad, and there are benefits to it. But he's got one thing wrong: stopping work isn't what FI's about.
FI isn't about stopping work. It's about having the time and money freedom to pursue what most fulfills us. (And more often than not, that'll include some form of work.)
FI and 'RE' (retire early) are NOT mutually inclusive. They stand alone.
This is why I prefer to use the term FI rather than FIRE (scroll down to 'FIRE vs. FI'). Adding the 'RE' into the mix just creates annoying videos like this.
Myth #2: FI requires extremism
Let's face it: 99% of us will never be truly financially independent. That's because it involves either FU money (via inheritance, prop trading or selling a company) or extreme frugality (like leaving your beloved city a la FIRE). So what options remain? https://t.co/nCkvanY70z
— Khe Hy (@khemaridh) April 22, 2019
In the above tweet, Mr. Hy links to an article on his blog in which he claims you can only reach FI by going to extremes. He says you either have to buy brown bananas* or be a trust-fund baby or startup unicorn (see below graphic).
*The 'brown bananas' reference comes from this oft-quoted Wall Street Journal article. In it, a young lawyer named Sylvia mentions shopping for brown bananas as a way to save towards FI.
My response
Sure, there are extremists in the FI community. But the majority of us are the 'Everybody else' in Mr. Hy's diagram. Spend some time in a FI Facebook group or forum and you'll mostly come across 'Everybody else'. We're just a whole lotta normal, non-extreme people reaching for FI—on regular incomes.
My family falls squarely in the 'Everybody else' camp: we aren't startup billionaires; don't come from wealth; and brown bananas are just things we make smoothies with. We neither deprive ourselves nor do anything to the extreme. And yet, we'll still reach FI in our 40s.
Hmmm… so sorry Mr. Hy, but 'Everybody else' would agree when I say: this myth's been busted!
Myth #3: FI is unhealthy
I still think this is missing that FI isn't a good goal for most of us. It's really unhealthy.
— Dan Egan 🤓 (@daniel_egan) April 22, 2019
Okay, this was a new one for me. FI is now considered by some to be an unhealthy pursuit. Wha?!
My response
I'm not sure what Mr. Egan's referring to when he says 'unhealthy'. So I'll try to get to the bottom of his point by examining three types of health:
Physical health
The FI community encourages and enjoys a variety of physical activities. We share healthy recipes to ensure we eat well, and we discuss the merits of getting enough sleep.
Conclusion: Hmmm… the FI community clearly gets a clean bill of health here. So maybe it's our mental health that's at risk? Let's see…
Mental health
I hear over and over how FI-seekers became happier and more mindful after discovering FI. It's no surprise; the FI community encourages happiness-increasing habits such as meditation, constant self-improvement, and lifelong learning. We also focus on decreasing stress and making lifestyle changes so that we can live our best lives now.
Conclusion: None of that sounds unhealthy to me. In fact, I'd say we're above-average as far as awareness and proactivity in this area. So maybe Mr. Egan's referring to our financial health?
Financial health
Debt is a clear sign of sub-par financial health. That's why the FI community encourages doing away with debt as soon as possible. Once you get to zero, that's when your financial independence clock starts. At this point, FI-seekers ensure good financial health by: saving emergency funds, spending below our means, earning more income, and wisely investing the difference.
Conclusion: FI-seekers take financial well-being to a whole other level! I'm again failing to see the unhealthiness of FI.
Well, we've covered three major aspects of health and can find no evidence of the supposed 'unhealthiness' of FI. In fact, it sounds like FI-seekers have the health and wellness game locked down!
Sorry Mr. Egan, but I gotta break it to you: this myth's also been busted.
Myth #4: FI is a conspiracy theory
Gotta define FI first, and the milestones of it. Next have to cut out the scam industry built around it (bloggers/influencers) and then can have a good discussion about merits.
— Matthew Hague (@matthague1) April 22, 2019
Too much muck and lies living in that aspirational world. Strip them away and there's good goals.
I never saw this one coming: FI bloggers are lying scam artists? Let's put on our tinfoil hats and take a closer look…
My response
Since discovering FI in 2014, I've followed countless FI bloggers and podcasters. I've taken their advice to heart and live in the 'aspirational world' they speak of.
Thanks to them, my family has never been happier, and our net worth has more than 5X'd. Oh, and we'll also reach FI long before we hit our 60s.
Mr. Hague might be shocked to learn: the amount these bloggers have 'scammed' from me equals… exactly $0.
Maybe it's the scam of selling a dream?
Okay, so maybe Mr. Hague isn't referring to a financial scam. Maybe it's the scam of selling an unattainable dream. If that's the case:
- How have Phia and Mike been financially free since their early 30s—with two kids, living in high-cost Vancouver?
- How has Deanna been able to overcome addiction and six-figures of debt—yet still aim for FI in her 50s?
- How are Paige and Sam reaching FI while living in Los Angeles—on low and inconsistent incomes?
- How did Jillian reach FI in her early 30s with SIX children—despite growing up in poverty and only ever earning a below-average income?
I could keep going, but I think my point's been made…
Sorry Mr. Hague—this FI myth's also been busted!
A word to the naysayers
I'll finish up this post with this: I'm more than happy to debate FI with others—even if we disagree. But what I'd like is for all the naysayers to come to the table having done some research first. (And by research, I don't mean reading articles put out by mainstream media.)
Instead, read a variety of FI blogs (not just the popular ones). Listen to FI podcasts and get onto FI forums. Inform yourself and get to know what FI's really about before you come out swingin'.
Summing it up
- There's no shortage of FI myths floating around. (And they'll very likely multiply as the FI movement grows.) It just means we need to keep sharing our stories and experiences.
- FI does not mean stopping work. It's about having the time and money freedom to pursue what most fulfils us.
- FI doesn't require extremism. Sure, go to extremes if that's your jam. But if you're scrimping and saving so hard that you're miserable, you're doing it wrong.
- Some may disagree, but the FI community encourages all kinds of health: physical, mental, and financial.
- FI bloggers and influencers are not out to scam you. Yes, some of them make good money off their blogs—but they're the tiny minority. Additionally, all of them offer their wealth of knowledge for free. You can learn a lot from them without ever paying them a dime.
- If you'd like to debate FI with me or others, feel free! I just have one caveat: come educated. Silly, uninformed rants just waste everyone's time.
Got somethin' to say?
I'd love to hear it! Feel free to add your two cents in the comments below. I even welcome dissenting opinions. (Just keep it civil, 'kay?)
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Top Tour Operators in Himachal Pradesh
Top Tour Operators in Himachal Pradesh – Planning a holiday or a vacation always becomes a nuisance, with the coupling hassle of selecting the best travel agency or tour operator. Himachal Pradesh is said to be known for providing peace as well as the best Tour operators, with an efficient and affordable range.
Moreover, these tour operators take care of the trip you have selected, and also customize your holiday packages as per your need. Himachal Pradesh or Devbhoomi is renowned in India as a popular destination for vacation planning either solo or with friends and family.
Furthermore, if you're planning or looking for efficient and affordable travel, eventually you're on the right pathway. Such as you would know some interesting and affordable ranges tour operators in Himachal Pradesh.
Why Choose Tour Operators?
Traveling is surprisingly compared with the relaxation and tranquillity of your mind, coupled with silent places and mountains. And when you're eventually planning a trip to a new place, you would need some guides and operators. Such that the vacation goes with ease and is within your budget.
Nowadays, various operators provide astonishing packages, of a few days and a few nights, involving the stay and meals in that particular package. Likewise, if you plan a vacation on your own, that would eventually cost you as much as you can visit somewhere else. Listed below are some of the notable features of choosing Tour Operators:
- Affordable price
- Customized stay and packages
- Budget-friendly stay and meals
- Quality vacation
- Friendly environment
Best Tour Operator in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is known to be search-lighted because of its peace and the tranquillity of mountains. Whereby, having the best guide and operators will surely help you out for the best happy experience. Furthermore, once by having that experience you willingly will come across the next time also.
Himalayan Rider
The tour operator is one of the leading and well-established operator companies in Himachal Pradesh, based in Manali. The company's vast network in the travel domain provides the best tours not only in Himachal Pradesh itself but also across India. In addition to which having core value of simplicity, respectfulness, discipline, and reliable clients.
Presently the company is operating roundabout numerous tours, with 2000 people served in a year. The company is usually established with the prime motive to provide travellers with the best services in the traveling domain.
Moreover, the company is eventually famous for the fixed departure tours of bikes as well as mountain bikes. The experienced and educated tourism professionals are well known with the roots and assure their clients to provide the best services that are with best packages and deals.
The tour operator company Himalayan rider is eventually known as the best-committed services as per the commitments for providing their best in the traveling domain. The travel solution company is having a numerous variety of tour and travel packages for every age group individuals.
Some of the fixed departure tours such as bike tours, mountain bike tours, etc. are carried out twice or thrice a month. These customized tours have increased the virility of youngsters to have an experience with the best tour operator company.
Furthermore, the company serves with the commitment of providing the best services at reasonable prices. The company was set up with help of the founders and co-founders "Sunil Mahant" and "Rajesh Beas", with their various group leaders and road locaters. The founder aims to connect and support travellers who want to travel by providing them with the best services.
Initially, planning a vacation to a peaceful place like Himachal Pradesh is bliss, and involving the guide and budget-friendly planning is a present. Therefore, if planning a vacation to an unknown place, it is highly recommended to go for a tour operator.
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Wil's first company, Blue Diesel, merged to become inChord and grew to over $650 million in billings before being sold to Ventiv Health. He then created Virtucon Ventures, an early stage incubator which has launched Swapalease.com, Go BIG Network, Bizplan.com, GotCast.com, Affordit.com, Unsubscribe.com and Fundable.com.
Wil's companies have been backed by over a dozen well known venture capital firms including Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders Fund, First Round Capital, Charles River Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Ron Conway with a number of successful exits.


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W5 area reaches new high but West Ealing prices up faster
The latest official figures show that property prices in the Ealing area are continuing to rise to new all-time highs. Overall the W5 area has seen a rise of 11.5% over the last year but this is artificially boosted by the inclusion in the figures of the sale of the Kenton House Hotel which went for £3,555,000. This is the most expensive residential property ever sold in the Ealing area. We have adjusted the numbers to exclude this transaction and the average increase falls to 6.4% The average property in the Ealing W5 area now costs £427,863 (or around £406,000 excluding Kenton House). This is the first time that the W5 property market has broken the £400,000 for an average price in a quarter. Prices in West Ealing are increasing more rapidly than in W5. The average price of a property in the W13 area is now £355,624. This has increased by 9.5% in the last quarter and 9.7% over the last year. Nationally properties were up by 8.3% over the last year to an average price of £178,423. London saw the highest rise for England and Wales in this period with the average property now costing £323,511 up by 11.6% The data include sales that took place prior to March 31st and therefore will not show the impact of the recent rise in interest rates The figures are taken from Land Registry data and this data is subject is subject to Crown Copyright. The figures quoted above are subject to change as more properties are registered with the Land Registry.
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Researchers from the University of Michigan led by Jinsang Kim developed new pure-organic phosphorescence materials made primarily of inexpensive carbon, oxygen, chlorine and bromine and are "easy" to synthesize. This is the first time anyone created an phosphorescence OLED that does not contain any metals. These materials could be used to create cheaper OLEDs (as OLEDs today still need a little bit of expensive metals in them). The new materials exhibit quantum yields of 55%.
The light in those OLEDs comes from oxygen and carbon molecules called "aromatic carbonyls". These materials form strong halogen bonds with halogens in the crystal to pack the molecules tightly. This arrangement suppresses vibration and heat energy losses as the excited electrons fall back to the ground state, leading to strong phosphorescence.
The University of Michigan is now pursuing patent protection for the intellectual property, and is seeking commercialization partners to help.


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(CNN) House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes and fellow GOP committee member Trey Gowdy have been invited to the Justice Department for a classified briefing Thursday about the latest document request related to the Russia investigation, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Talks between the Justice Department and Nunes have been intensifying over the last day as the two sides try to cut a deal and avoid a standoff that could lead to House Republicans ultimately pursuing contempt charges against Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
The White House, which has thus far sided with the Justice Department over Nunes, has also been involved in the talks, multiple sources say. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and another top Justice Department official were seen leaving the White House on Tuesday evening.
Nunes and Rosenstein also discussed the matter over the phone Tuesday evening, according to sources briefed on the matter.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the FBI and national intelligence officials warned the White House last week that information requested by Nunes could put a confidential US intelligence source at risk, but Nunes and other House Republicans have since claimed that his document request did not refer to a specific individual.
However, CNN reviewed a copy of the non-classified appendix to last week's subpoena, which directly requests "all documents referring or related to the individual referenced in Chairman Nunes' April 24, 2018 letter to Attorney General Sessions."
Rosenstein has been fielding the document requests squabbles in Sessions' place, as many -- including the most recent -- cover ground within Sessions' recusal from all materials related to the Russia investigation, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Despite the department's staunch concerns that releasing the information could endanger a source and an ongoing investigation, Republicans said Wednesday the department needed to comply with their request.
"We are entitled to it," said Rep. Peter King of New York, a Republican who sits on the committee.
Rep. Tom Rooney, a GOP member of the panel, said the Justice Department's concerns are unfounded because, he insisted, the panel would not disclose information that could put anyone's lives at risk.
"That assumes we will immediately turn and leak that information, which would jeopardize potentially sources and methods," Rooney said, pushing back at the notion "that we have a cavalier attitude about such things and we will just release it."
The White House has so far signaled its support for the Justice Department's position, but a top White House official indicated Wednesday that the two sides needed to continue to work resolution.
"I think that the Department of Justice and Chairman Nunes should be having more conversations about sharing more information," said Marc Short, head of legislative affairs for the White House.


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A life well lived. On June 22nd, 2017 Cornelius Antonius van Dyk, (Case), passed away surrounded by the presence and love of his wife and 9 children. Our individual sorrow is eased by the profound gratitude that we all feel for having had such a wonderful man in our lives for so long. The joyful memories, wise council and loving family that remains is his legacy.
Born in Wijk by Duurstede, the Netherlands on May 1, 1931, he was raised in war time Europe and enjoyed an adventurous childhood with his 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Immigrating to Canada in 1954 with his bride and loving partner of 63 years, Riek (Spithoven), they landed at Pier 21 and then on to Caledonia. There he would pursue his passions for agriculture, business, and community while raising a large loving family. His unique combination of work ethic, stubborn determination, and playful sense of humour would lead to much success.
Very proud of and dedicated to his local community, he served as Queens County Municipal Councillor & Deputy Warden, School Board Director & Board Chair; President of: St. Jerome's Parish Council, County Federation of Agriculture, & Board of Trade. He also served as President of the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia and numerous other agricultural committees.
Case received many awards and recognitions throughout his career but there were a few for which he was most proud. Recognition from his agriculture peers through the NS Institute of Agrologists Farm Family of the Year Award and his induction into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame were treasured awards. In business his favourites were the World Juice Congress Innovation Award for his Outstanding Wild Blueberry Juice and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Very much a family man, Case proudly followed the achievements of his children and grandchildren and sincerely appreciated the unique character and strengths of each. He is survived by his wife Riek, children, Gerry (Bev), Anne Selig (Glen), Jeannie (John McLellan), Anthony (Paula Luxton), John, Bernadette McIntosh (Mike), Peter (Kim), Leo (Sonya Dudka) and Charles (Tammy Ingram), 20 grandchildren, Mya, Adrien, Kim, Amanda, Luke, Connie, Casey, Kristen, Jessica, Rachael, Shawn, Owen, Nicholas, Nichole, Jacob, Delayne, Jaggar, Holland, Chandler, Daniel, and 5 great grandsons, Tucker, Quinn, Grey, Jack & Vance.
He is survived by 3 sisters and 3 brothers in the Netherlands, and 1 sister, Riek Blom, Quebec. He was predeceased by his parents Gerard & Adriana van Dyk, infant son Paul, infant great grandson Josiah, and sister Sjeane.
Visitation will be held 6:30- 9:00pm on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Chandlers' Funeral Home in Liverpool. A Liturgy of the Word Service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 2:00 pm. at North Queens Fire Hall & Community Hub, Caledonia. Father Jack Farrell officiating. A private family committal will take place in St. Jerome's Catholic Cemetery, West Caledonia. Reception will be held in the North Queens Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Queens Medical Center, or North Queens Fire Department.
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Songwriter and singer Brandi Carlile was a hit at the 2019 Grammys, where she won awards for "The Joke," the single from her sixth album, By the Way, I Forgive You. Carlile had already been a star to those in the know, thanks in large part to President Barack Obama, who put her song "Wherever Is Your Heart" on a publicized playlist and who wrote the liner notes for her album Cover Stories. That album featured a roster of musical greats performing versions of every song on her 2007 album, The Story, which was produced by T-Bone Burnett. Carlile's been a performing singer since she left high school and began playing in Seattle area venues, forming a collaboration with musicians Tim and Phil Hanseroth (the three of them share songwriting credits). Columbia Records signed her in 2004 and Carlile released her debut album in 2005, Brandi Carlile. Her albums include Give Up the Ghost (2009), Bear Creek (2012) and The Firewatcher's Daughter (2015, and nominated for a Grammy in the Americana category). By the Way, I Forgive You won the Grammy for album of the year and best Americana album, and "The Joke" won best American roots Grammys.
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Brandi Carlile appears in the 2018 film A Star is Born (in a scene with Marlon Williams and Bradley Cooper, singing "Pretty Woman")… She married Catherine Shepherd in 2012, and they have two children.
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Seattle Seahawks tight end Pete Carroll has three children with his wife, Glena Goranson. He was a tight end at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Delaware before making a name for himself in professional football. Besides football, he also played volleyball for the Women of Troy. His daughter, Brennan, is also an NFL player and is on the coaching staff for the Seattle Seahawks. In fact, his wife was one of the most beautiful women in sports.
Pete Carroll
The relationship between Peter Carroll and Brandi Love was reportedly prompted by the fact that both are fans of the jam band The Grateful Dead. The couple has been married since 1976, and have three children. They are not related, but do share some traits. Brandi Love is of Polish and English descent, while Pete Carroll is of Scottish descent. Their paternal great-grandparents were Irish immigrants, while their maternal grandparents were Croatian.
Both Pete Carroll and Brandi Love are famous for their respective careers in the sports world. Both have won many national titles in football and the NCAA, while Brandi Love has honed her artistic skills on iPhone screens. But the pair are no strangers to controversy. While their relationship is far from over, fans are still divided. For one, Pete Carroll has a long history of divorce. In 1975, he married Wendy Pearl, but two years later, they separated citing irreconcilable differences.
In 2006, Carroll was hired as a graduate assistant at USC. Chester Caddas, a former head coach, offered Carroll a job. Carroll accepted the position and went on to earn a Master's degree in physical education and a secondary teaching credential. He later won the game for the Dolphins, but his classless act has put him in the "Eternal Hall of Villains" of Dolphins fans.
Glena Goranson
If you're looking to learn more about the marriage between Peter Carroll and Glena Goranson, this article is for you. Pete is a successful American football coach and executive vice president of the Seattle Seahawks, but before we get into the details of the couple's marriage, let's discuss their background. Glena Goranson was born in 1955 and is of unknown ethnicity. She attended Pacific University, but her graduation date is not known. She is shorter than her husband, but is no less impressive in looks and personality.
Glena and Pete met while they were both students at the University of Pacific, and soon started dating. After they graduated from college, they became engaged and married. The couple's marriage is now 44 years old, and the couple has three children. Pete and Glena have two grown daughters. Both of them were active in the sports world and have a long-time passion for soccer. Pete and Glena are now grandparents.
The couple is still married, but no one knows for sure. Their marriage has three kids together and a healthy professional life. Their children are also close to their hearts. Their relationship was built on mutual respect and understanding, which they share. In addition, they have several social media accounts. Pete Carroll has an account on Facebook and another one on Twitter, while Glena Goranson has accounts on both Twitter and Facebook.
Brandi Love and Pete Carroll are not related. They have been married since 1995. Pete was an athlete at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Delaware. He is best known for winning the BCS National Championship Game. The two are active in their communities and have three children. Pete is an executive vice-president of the Seattle Seahawks and his wife is a famous adult actress in Florida. His children are Nathan and Jamie.
Pete Carroll has a very high net worth and is extremely active on Twitter. He has two million followers on the social networking site and is actively involved in a charity organization called CoachTheVote. He also stands up for the #BlackLivesMatter movement and has joined numerous other celebrities on Twitter. Pete has a small but active presence on Instagram as well, where he posts family pictures. Pete and Brandi have a very positive relationship.
He was born in September 1951 to Rita Ban Carroll and Jim Carroll. The couple did not have any children while they were together, but they still meet for gossip and catch up. In 1976, Pete Carroll married Glena Goranson. After the divorce, the couple married for a second time and have three children. Their children are now grown and they live in California. The children are Pete Carroll's most important priority, and they will continue to support each other as they continue to be successful.
As a first-time father, I'm incredibly excited to see my grandson's baby photo and the photos of my kids. I'm also thrilled that Pete and Brandi are so happy that their baby girl is coming out! It's not every day that I get to see a picture of my child. And the best part is that I get to watch her grow up! Here are some of the sweetest photos I've seen yet.
Coaching career
The coaching career of Pete Carroll is quite fascinating. He has been a head coach for the Seattle Seahawks since 2010. He began coaching in 1994, and the Seahawks went on to win the Super Bowl XLVIII. His Legion of Boom defense has led the league in scoring for four straight years. Interestingly enough, Pete Carroll shares his birthday with other famous people, including Oliver Stone, Tommy Lee Jones, and Rene Russo.
A football player, Pete Carroll played at College of Marin. After graduating, he became a graduate assistant at Pacific University. He earned a Master's degree in physical education and a secondary teaching credential. During his time there, he worked with wide receivers and secondary defenders. His success in this field was such that he was inducted into the Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.
In his early years, Pete Carroll served as the secondary coach at the University of Iowa and the University of Delaware. He also served as the secondary coach at Ohio State University, and his first major promotion came at North Carolina State in 1980. He later returned to University of the Pacific Tigers, and was hired by Monte Kiffin and Bob Cope as defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. During his coaching career, he has won the Rose Bowl three times.
Super Bowl choke
There is no denying that the super bowl choke by Pete Carroll and Brandi Love was one of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history. The two women are not related, but both are from Michigan and hail from English and Polish descent. They grew up in Reformed Protestantism, while Pete Carroll was raised in the Church of Scotland. Pete Carroll's paternal great-grandparents were immigrants from Ireland, and his maternal grandparents are of Croatian descent.
Carroll and Wilson liked the play design. They instructed Kearse to initiate contact with the nearest cornerback, and to open an inside lane for the trailing receiver who could slide in near the goal line. The quarterbacks' coach, Carl Smith, was even swaying. Carroll's postgame comments are telling, but what about the rest of the team? If you were a die-hard Springsteen fan, you wouldn't know which song was playing in Carroll's head.
If the NCAA had not imposed sanctions, Carroll would never have left. But anybody who watched the game on ESPN or on the radio would have known that the NCAA was going to do that. The sanctions, he said, were more severe than anyone could have anticipated. Besides, he yelled "whoooo!" more times than Ric Flair. The fans are not listening, because they couldn't focus with the noise at CenturyLink Field.


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I graduate from CSUS after next semester. I'm aiming straight for grad school, and to get into grad school, I needed to take the computer-based GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Here's how it went…
I signed up for the test a few months ago. The registration system is daunting and very picky about names. (I'll let you read up the horror stories on Google.) One blog post I found argues that the GRE's naming policy is discriminatory against non-standard-English names and also against anyone who has had their name changed, especially women who have divorced and transgendered people. This is made worse by the tiny fact that GRE doesn't allow you to change your name once you register for an account, because for some transcendentally brilliant reason, your name (sans non-standard-English characters, which aren't permitted!) is your account identifier. If your name changes, you end up having to register a new account instead, but that doesn't change your old appointment if you have one…I'll let you read that blog post and ponder why this is a horrible system.*
Also, as soon as you sign up for the test, you're out $195. Gone forever. Kaput. My mother also signed up for the GRE but, a few days later, decided not to pursue a graduate degree after she graduated. So she canceled her test a few days after signing up.
The folks at ETS, the people who put on the GRE, gave us back $100 and kept the rest.
Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a surprise–it's in the fine print, and my family is a family of fine-print readers, which makes watching advertisements on television a more amusing experience. But it's still irksome. It's a computer based test. We're paying for a few megabytes of space in a database. The test was months away, and I highly doubt that the wheels of any bureaucracy (such as ETS) turn fast enough for that $195 to have paid for anything of consequence. So, yes. Irksome, to say the least. (If I was designing this system, I'd make the revocation fee small at first and grow exponentially as the test day neared and more time/space/effort was being dedicated for my appointment, but that's just me.)
Anyway, back to the test. I took the test in November. The test itself wasn't bad at all and test day went smoothly. My test took place at a Prometric testing center in Fair Oaks, CA, in a funky office building that screamed 1950s. My mother dropped me off there, since we carpool. The test-center lobby had several lockers to store your personal belongings while you take the test and plenty of chairs, but my (disabled) mother was forbidden from waiting in the room, even for a few minutes. (Maybe that $195 pays for the privilege of sitting in lumpy couches?)
I brought a sandwich, some chips, an apple, and a water bottle to store in the locker. If you're going to take the GRE, I recommend you don't skip this step–your brain doesn't like you being hungry! I ended up having to put my wallet and watch in there as well, but the locker door locks and you get to take the key with you into the testing room.
My California State ID was sufficient (since my name is relatively standard English and it hasn't changed since I registered for the test) to get me in the door. I had to sign a form and, in cursive, copy a paragraph that stated that I was an outstanding human being (I am!) and would not cheat on the test (I want to earn my score, darnit) and wouldn't reproduce any of the test questions from memory. My cursive is rusty, and by rusty, I mean it looks like I scribbled lots of loops everywhere. But I read and reproduced the paragraph as accurately as possible.
Then I went through a security checkpoint that would've made the TSA proud, although the test administrators had much more humor than your typical overworked TSA agent, even to the point of us joking that a webcam on the desk looked like an alien's antenna. While being scanned with a handheld metal detector, I discovered something about my pants that I had never noticed before: I have a pocket for coins. It's on my right hip on the inside of my main pocket and it's just big enough to stuff a few dollars worth of coins into it. All this time, I've been carrying my coins wrong. My life is enriched!
After ensuring that I had put everything except my locker key and ID into the locker, I was led back into a testing room with lots of computers separated into cubicals. I'd read that the temperature can be on the cold side, but I didn't notice. The administrator logged me in, bade me luck, and I started the test.
The test is in six sections and you're offered a 10-minute break after the third. I get really grumpy if I don't eat for awhile so I elected to take my break. I went back through the security checkpoint and stuffed my face with swiss cheese on wheat bread, and then I went back through the security checkpoint to finish the test.
Now, for people with test anxiety, there's one thing that will likely make you nervous: some of the test administrators walk around the testing room, light as a fairy, and some of them stomp around the testing room like a giant mecha from a particularly oddball late 1990s computer game that got overshadowed by the release of Half-Life, only without the cool hydraulic sounds. The room is typical office space, but the floor feels like it's made of raised tiles (like the kind you'd find in a data center or computer lab). The tiles tend to bounce and conduct sound. Every once in awhile, a test administrator will walk/stomp all around the room, and sometimes, he or she will stop behind you just to make your heartrate go up a little. Try not to take it personally. GRE suspects all students equally of cheating, not just you. (And, I imagine, they also want to make sure you didn't faint or have a stroke–test anxiety is nasty, y'all. Take a deep breath, don't forget to eat, and do your best!)
All in all, the process went very smoothly. At the end of the test, GRE shows you your unofficial scores** and gives you the chance to send your scores electronically to up to 4 organizations. This is part of your test fee so use it! There is a built-in search function to look up the colleges you're interested in. I sent mine off to CSUS, WSU, UC Berkeley, and Stanford, because if you're gonna aim, you should aim high.
After this, all I had to do was sign out, collect my personal belongings, and leave. The sign-up process might've been daunting, but the actual test was easy to take, as far as standardized tests go. Now I'm one step further along the path to grad school.
*Speaking of horrible systems…standardized testing in general. I'm not going to get started here on my feelings towards standardized tests and the way they marginalize certain populations. No, I'm not one of those populations, but rest assured, as a future professor, I have the feels.
**Note that part of the GRE score is written and it has to be graded by an essay reader, so this won't show up on your unofficial scores. It'll show up on your online GRE account about two to three weeks after the test.


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"Brain Drain: Albania's challenges and measures to be taken by public institutions to prevent young people from leaving the country"
On 30th of March, 10:00am – 12:30pm at the premises of Hotel Plaza, European Democracy Youth Network in Albania in collaboration with Anna Lindh Foundation Albania and with the support of NDI Albania will organise a round table to address the phenomenon of "Brain Drain" in Albania. Representatives from public institutions and international organisations in Albania, embassies, civil society organisations, groups of interest, universities, and youths will gather to discuss and provide concrete recommendations to address this issue.
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