text: DepartmentsMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterLaboratory Medicine and PathologyLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryDr. Cheryl Willman, Executive Director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Programs (nationally and globally) and Director of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, is an internationally renowned physician scientist and a pioneer in the field of cancer individualized medicine with a track record of innovation and successful translation of discoveries to clinical trials. She has co-led several key NCI initiatives that are improving the lives of patients with cancer and addressing disparities in cancer care as well as cancer incidence and mortality among diverse and underserved populations. Dr. Willman has served in many leadership roles including NCI's Board of Scientific Advisors and the Scientific Advisory Board of the NCI Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. Dr. Willman also has held and currently holds national leadership positions in AACR, ASH, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She was a founder of the field of Molecular Diagnostic Pathology, President of the Association of Molecular Pathologists, and is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Prior to joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Willman served as the Director and CEO of the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Willman received her medical degree from Mayo Medical School and completed her residency and postdoctoral training in pathology and cancer research at Mayo Clinic, University of New Mexico, and University of Washington. Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education1988Visiting ScholarHoward Hughes Medical Institute1984Clinical FellowshipAmerican Cancer Society1984Residency - Anatomic PathologyUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine1981ResidentAnatomic and Clinical Pathology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science1981Research Fellowship - Molecular BiologyMayo Clinic Rochester1981MDMayo Medical School1981Fellowship - ImmunologyNational Institutes of Health1977BA - Chemistry with HonorsSt. Olaf CollegeShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications1986Anatomic PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyAwards and honors2017Elected FellowNational Academy of Inventors2015New Mexico Humanitarian AwardAwarding Organization2013New Mexico "La Estrella" AwardAwarding Organization20122012 New Mexico Technology Council's Women in Technology AwardAwarding Organization2005New Mexico Distinguished Public Service AwardAwarding Organization200116th Annual Governor's Award for Outstanding Women of New MexicoAwarding Organization1998Young Investigator AwardUnited States and Canadian Division, International Academy of Pathology1995Women in Science Hall of FameU. S. Department of Energy1994Benjamin Castleman Award (National Outstanding Young Pathology Scientist)United States and Canadian Division, International Academy of Pathology1993Outstanding Teacher, Best LecturerUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine1993Honored at 41st Legislative Session of the State of New Mexico for Contributions to Cancer ResearchAwarding Organization1991Outstanding Teacher, Best LecturerUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine1989Teacher of the Year AwardUniversity of New Mexico Graduate School1985Stowell-Orbison Award (Outstanding Pathology Trainee)International Academy of Pathology1984Physician's Research Training FellowshipAmerican Cancer Society1984NIH Physician Scientist Five-Year Research Training AwardNational Institutes of Health1977Ken Bonde Award for Academic ExcellenceSt. Olaf College1977Department Distinction in ChemistrySt. Olaf College1975David E. 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Cognitive impairment, through Alzheimer's disease or other related forms of dementia, is a serious concern for afflicted individuals and their caregivers. Understanding patients' mental states and combatting social stigmas are important considerations in caring for cognitively impaired individuals. Technology is playing an increasing role in the lives of the elderly. One of the most prevalent developments for the aging population is the use of technological innovations for intervention and treatment of individuals with mental impairments.
Research Anthology on Diagnosing and Treating Neurocognitive Disorders examines the treatment, diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic and technological interventions of neurodegenerative disorders. It also describes programs and strategies that professional and family caregivers can implement to engage and improve the quality of life of persons suffering from cognitive impairment. Highlighting a range of topics such as dementia, subjective wellbeing, and cognitive decline, this publication is an ideal reference source for speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians, researchers, clinicians, and academicians seeking coverage on neurocognitive disorder identification and strategies for clinician support and therapies.
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:


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Anfield side set sights on Allianz Arena youngster.
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Liverpool are said to be keen on signing Bayern Munich's Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri, according to the Metro.
The Reds have identified the 21-year old winger after they lost out to Munich's league rivals Borussia Dortmund to the signing of £25million-rated Armenian midfielder Henrik Mkhtaryan from Shakhtar Donetsk last week. The Swiss international signed for Munich from FC Basel last summer for a reported fee of £10million, where he signed a four-year contract with the club.
Shaqiri, since his move to the Allianz Arena, has yet to establish himself as a first team regular at the club, behind the likes of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery in the pecking order, and is considering his future at the club if he is not guaranteed more first team football under new manager Pep Guardiola. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly willing to go as high as £20million for Shaqiri this summer.
Having already signed Mario Gotze this summer, a versatile player who can play across the midfield, its understood that Shaqiri will ask for a move away with Liverpool leading the race to sign him. One of the most talented youngsters in Europe, it would be a real coup for the club if they can bring in Shaqiri this summer if they miss out on the likes of Christian Eriksen.
Shaqiri's arrival would almost certainly signal the sale of flop Moroccan winger Oussama Assaidi, who joined the club for £2.4million last summer from SC Heerenveen. Having made only six starts, the 24-year old winger is a reported target for the likes of FC Twente and PSV, who are eyeing up a cut-price £1million deal.


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Long-distance laboratory learning
Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario
Robotics help people perform tasks that are mind-achingly repetitive, require extreme strength or acute precision, or take place in hostile environments. However we have yet to fully realize the power and potential of robotics technology in revolutionizing the way we live, learn, and play.
The Research and Education Activities in Laboratory Mechatronics (REALM) platform may change that. By allowing high school and university students to remotely control robotic equipment for research and lab experiments, this software platform is bringing robotics to the imaginative young minds that are creating our future.


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Hey, guy if you don't know about digital marketing courses & to get a certificate. So I thought to share my experience on this topic. So as you have shown in the title itself 'How Do I Get Google Unlocked Digital Marketing Course & Get Certified.' The digital marketing certification course online is almost a very good course. It was 2017 when I enroll for this course. As the name of this course is the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Let's know about this course?
So this digital marketing course gives lots of ideas to get your business to grow on the internet with a free Interactive Advertising Bureau-accredited course. The course includes 26 modules, which are been made with the expert of google trainers. Basically, this course is free and offered by google with video tutorials and text script below the videos to better understand. And it is a very good course to develop your knowledge and make them create into action. If you want to know more about this course you can check out the official link below.
Know the course features?
- First of all, you will have unlimited access to your course
- You will be thought with the video tutorials
- After the success of your course, you will be certificated with a recognized organization
- IAB accredited course which is nationally recognized and that a registered training organization can issue a national vocational education and the courses.
- So this course includes 26 modules
- The course is of forty hours
- This course is basically for beginner
- There is no charge to be paid to enroll.
So if you get the certificate it shows that you have a good understanding of digital marketing and its fundamentals concept. Which is also attract the employer too.
How to get a job with this certificate?
Guys basically this course is to get marketing knowledge with genuine digital skills and for which you are motivated to learn. As there my suggestion is to start your business on the internet only. So you may not ask how to start a business on the internet, you must have a little or knowledge before enrolling in this course. Even if you have any doubts you are welcome to mail or comment below and definitely, I'll reply to you. How to finish this digital course?
This (Google Unlocked Digital Marketing Course & Get Certified) will take you in three simple steps:
- Watch the videos or also you can read the text given below the video and learn. After completing every single module you will be given a quiz to test your knowledge. All the modules you must need to complete.
- After completing all the modules, you must take the final exam of forty questions to get certified.
- After you successfully complete the final exam. You will be given a certificate, download it. And you also can share your CV on LinkedIn.


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CTVR is Ireland's largest telecommunications research centre that is mainly funded by Science Foundation of Ireland. It is a multi-site, multi-disciplinary centre, led by Trinity College Dublin and participated by many other universities, research institutes, and industrial partners. CTVR focuses on the industry-informed research in wireless and optical networking for telecommunications. Within CTVR, our goal is to improve the performance of the next generation access networks for the Internet.
One of the most important trends in access network is the rise of the optical network. FTTx had been widely deployed in many countries (Japan, Korea, etc.). These networks normally adopt the PON (Passive Optical Network) technology, and Long Reach PON (LR-PON), that increases the bandwidth and extend the reach of PON significantly, has been proposed as the next generation optical access network. In recent years, various wireless access networks (Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, etc.) have also been widely deployed to provide the fascinating mobile Internet access. In the future, we can expect that the bandwidth of wireless access networks will be increased further (from Mbps to Gbps) through the MIMO and OFDM techniques. Cognitive radio will also play an important role for exploiting the available spectrum more efficiently. The following figure illustrates one vision of the future Internet access networks, in which optical network and wireless network will integrate with each other to provide the fast (mobile) Internet access.
Within CTVR, we will study the performance issues arisen in the above Internet access networks. Instead of the physical layer, we will focus on the interactions between these access networks and the protocols in upper layers. This work is necessary for providing satisfactory user experience with these optical and wireless access networks. We will start with investigating the performance of transport protocols, such as TCP, SCTP, DCCP, etc. We will also resort to the techniques in resource allocation, network deployment, and network architecture, etc. to improve the performance of the future Internet access networks.
Science Foundation Ireland under CTVR-2.


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You better get your Slide Ride fix in before Dec. 22 because after that, the truck is taking a break. Owner Nida Rodriguez tweeted this morning that she's going to shut down her gourmet slider mobile for "at least a few weeks" and then re-evaluate her next steps after unwinding during a "much needed" Costa Rican vacation. Rodriguez emailed Eater to say she may keep it off the road until spring to focus on her growing catering business, but hasn't made that final decision. [EaterWire]
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This post originally appeared on Green For All's Cost of Delay:
Poison from coal-fired power plants is killing our kids. We're suffering from preventable heart disease and asthma attacks. And we're spending billions of dollars on hospital visits and missed days at work and school. Polluters are trying to delay new clean air rules that will create jobs and protect the air we breathe and the water we drink.
What is MATS (Mercury and Air Toxic Standards)?
On Dec. 16, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the support of President Obama, stepped up to help reduce the amount of pollution that is making our communities sick, by putting a limit on pollution from coal-fired power plants by finalizing MATS, the new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards rule.
Benefits of Cleaning Up Toxic Air Pollution From Power Plants
If implemented, MATS will…
- Prevent 100,000 heart and asthma attacks each year
- Prevent unnecessary chronic bronchitis, respiratory illness, hospital visits, and premature deaths
- Provide health protections for children – helping to protect their nervous systems and ability to learn
- Create thousands of good jobs for American workers who will be hired to build, install and operate pollution controls (46,000 short-term construction jobs & 8,000 long-term utility jobs)
- 540,000 missed work & school days will be avoided each year
- Reduce air pollution
- Save $37 – $90 billion each year on human health alone!
Big oil lobbyists are already trying to block these rules from being implemented. We can stop them!
What impact does air pollution have on you? Submit a photo to Green For All!
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If there is a single phrase Hernando Middle School teacher Cherie Fowler (pictured0 could pick to describe the differences in the education her students face as opposed to the rest of the student body it would be, "fair is not always equal."
Fowler is the Asperger/autism inclusion teacher at Hernando Middle. The students in the program she began two years ago attend the same academic classes as general education students. However, others may see the assistance given these students -- who are often academically gifted but suffer from social deficits -- as making school easier for them.
Fowler's students are allowed to type assignments others would have to write by hand. They are allowed the use of other assistance devices and some assignments can be shortened. But each student is still required to have passing grades and meet all the state of Mississippi benchmarks for their grade level. It's their job to stay on par academically and it is her job to do everything possible to help them get through the day.
What the extra assistance does, Fowler said, is level the playing field.
"For a student with Asperger syndrome, making it through an eight-hour school day is like working 48 hours straight for the average adult," Fowler said. "For a general student having a substitute teacher would just be part of their day but for an Asperger's student a substitute or anything else outside of their routine can make getting through the day very difficult. If I have to go into the classrooms with them or follow them around all day to make sure the day is a success for them, that's what I do."
Each of Fowler's students' day is just like every other student including participation in activities like band or physical education with the exception of one class period designed just for them.
The goal of Fowler's program is to teach her students to express themselves better so they are successful in their academic careers. She works toward not only helping them be successful at the middle school level but to prepare them for general education high school classes.
The students Fowler works with are from schools across the county and were identified as students who would personally benefit from her program. The program can hold between eight and 18 students. This year Fowler has 13 students.
They come to Hernando Middle for Fowler's help, but the school has also gained a reputation for being very accepting of diversity.
"I take some time out at the beginning of the year to educate each general-education class about what Apserger's/autism is," she said. "Years ago many of the students wouldn't have even heard of it but now in a class of 30 I usually have some that know someone -- a sibling or a cousin -- who suffers from it."
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tennessee program readies autistic students for high school
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Remember those $50 gift cards from Target and J.C. Penney that Aunt Irene and Uncle Harry gave you two Christmases ago? The ones you slipped into your sock drawer and forgot?
If the cards were purchased in Maine, the state is claiming $60 of their $100 combined value under Maine's unclaimed property law.
Other states have used similar laws to tap the value of unused gift cards issued by in-state companies, but state Treasurer David Lemoine believes Maine is the first to seriously pursue national retailers. Keeping tabs on the cards shouldn't be difficult because retailers have sophisticated tracking systems to determine where they were sold and when they're redeemed, he said.
Maine officials say the issue is consumer rights and some of the billions of dollars in unused gift-card value whose ownership cannot be determined should revert to the public instead of retailers.
"There is a windfall of sizable proportions here that Maine law wants to return to the consumers, and that the national retailers want to hold on to," said Lemoine, who has sought — without success so far — to get large chains to pay up.
The retail industry says the Maine law is simply a money grab.
"States have no legitimate claim to that money whatsoever," said Craig Shearman of the National Retail Federation. "This is really a situation where states are seeing revenue shortfalls, and they're looking for ways to put their hands in somebody else's pocket to cover their tax situations."
Legions of shoppers have been turning to gift cards as a quick and easy solution to holiday gift-giving dilemmas. Sales of gift cards are expected to balloon from $83 billion last year to $97 billion this year, according to Tower Group, a research firm based in Needham, Mass.
"They're quick, they're convenient, and they have more cachet than just handing somebody a $20 bill," Shearman said.
Many cards, however, never get used.
Recipients lose them, forget about them or can't think of anything they wish to buy with them. In many cases, the card holder leaves a perpetual balance on the card by making a purchase that costs less than the card's value.
Nationally, unused value is expected to drop to $7.8 billion this year from $8 billion last year. TowerGroup said that reflects growing attention by consumers to the cards' terms and conditions.
Most gift cards issued by retailers have no expiration date, and Maine is among the states that prohibits expiration dates on the cards.
But after two years the cards are regarded as dormant in Maine, and a new law aimed at out-of-state companies says the state is entitled to 60 percent of the value.
After the law took effect this spring, Lemoine wrote to more than 40 major retailers with stores in Maine, including Best Buy, Home Depot and Williams Sonoma, demanding that they figure out how much they owe and send the state the money.
The companies either ignored Lemoine's letters or refused to pay, so Lemoine referred the matter to the state attorney general.
Maine is among more than 30 states that already apply unclaimed property laws to gift cards sold by in-state retailers, according to Lemoine.
Connecticut took a similar approach, but officials there said claims to the money never got far and the provision was eventually dropped.
The 60 percent share claimed by Maine isn't arbitrary. The state is letting retailers keep 40 percent, which equates roughly with the retail markup, while seeking to take the value of the product that never sold, Lemoine said.
"The remaining 60 percent is true windfall, and the Maine Legislature has taken the position that the windfall has been taken out of the consuming public and should be returned to the consuming public," he said.
So far, there's no word on whether the state intends to sue. "We're still looking at our options," said David Loughran, spokesman for the attorney general.
If Maine's claim should wind up in court, retailers are sure to argue that the state is running afoul of the U.S. Constitution by restricting interstate commerce.
Shearman said that if there's a need for laws governing dormant gift cards, they should come from the federal government. Otherwise, he says, confusion could run rampant.
"A consumer who lives in state A may buy a gift card across the line in state B, give it to a friend or relative who lives in state C, who spends it in state D in a store that's incorporated in state E," he said.
The refusal of national firms to pay up has left a hole in the state budget. The Legislature included $28.6 million from dormant gift cards in the budget for the two-year period that ends in mid-2009. Last month, a panel that projects state revenues said that figure won't be met.


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You can exercise with limited mobility
What you need to know:
If you cannot get around as much as you used to due to injury, disability, illness, or weight problems, these exercises and other simple fitness tips can keep you active.
While having mobility impairment can have physical and mental effects on the person's relationship to exercise, Quraish Golooba, a physiotherapist at Case Medical Centre in Kampala, says these people can still exercise. However, he says, while there is a need to stay healthy, even in this state, there are particular exercises each can do.
"You may have an issue with adjusting to what your body can do, more so if your injury is recent. However, you need to listen to your body, and be kind to yourself," he says, adding that the need to exercise is not for big goals but rather to be able to stay fit with realistic and mindful targets. Therefore, before starting any exercise:
Before starting to exercise or even in the course of an exercise regimen, Veron Bikamata, a fitness expert, says one must consult a fitness professional trained to handle that particular special group. He says you need to get a trainer who specialises in helping people of your impairment and to ensure that everything is done in moderation to avoid further injury.
Warm up
Golooba says before anyone engages in any exercise, they should warm up. "Stretching helps the body to get into exercise mode and avoids shocks," he says. Examples of warm up exercises also include cycling.
Start slow
The workout is a process, therefore, it is important that you do not out run the body. "Take baby steps as this will help you to avoid injury and will allow the body to recuperate well," Golooba says.
Listen to your body. Golooba says the need to get back in shape causes some people to continue exercising even when they feel pain. "Pain is an indicator that something is not right and you need to stop to avoid any damage to the body," he advises.
Make no comparisons
With a room full of able bodied people, comparing yourself to them is inevitable. However, Bikamata urges you to be comfortable in your skin and do only what you can. Golooba says one should never forget to cool down after exercising. "Stretch your body after all the flexing. Finally, finish your workout with some deep breathing and meditation."
Interval training
Bikamata says one should engage in high intensity interval training (HIIT) which are cardiovascular exercises that alternate between short periods of intense aerobic exercises and less intense recovery periods.
"One can do these in a small space and they cause the body to utilise a lot of oxygen in a short period of time," Bikamata speaks of the advantages of HIIT exercises. More to that, the number of calories lost in HIIT is greater than those lost during traditional aerobics.
An example of an HIIT is to face your chair and put your hands or elbows on the seat. Hold that position for as long as there is no strain. For those with joint-related issues, venturing into swimming is a good idea because it works the whole body and there is no injury worsening.
"Indulge in water aerobics because exercising in the water takes a lot of pressure off your joints," he adds.
Strength training
For the wheelchair bound person, Golooba says strength exercises will strengthen their arm muscles and help burn more calories. "This in turn will help you lose weight or manage it while also gaining balance because you learn to easily resist any opposing force with ease," he says.
Flexibility training
Although stretching is mainly used in warm up and cooling off, Bikamata says they are good to incorporate in your workout. "They help with flexibility. However, do not overdo and be gentle with yourself to avoid further damage," he cautions.
While the list is not exhaustive, it helps you to know that exercise will help you recover faster or avoid other complications.


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Cameron woke up crying this morning at 5:15ish this morning.
Of course, Greg has a cold, so I rushed to Cameron's "aid."
He had his door wide open and he was standing at the baby gate with his blanky, so I scooped him up and took him into our pitch-black guest room. I think he was cold, so I snuggled him under the covers with me.
Cameron: Moobie?
Mommy: No, go to sleep.
C: Nooooo? Noooooo? Moobie?
M: No Cameron it's nene time. Shhhhhh.
C: Nooooo? Noooooo? Moon in sky.
M: Yes, the moon is in the sky. It's time to sleep. Go nene.
C: Nooooo? Moobie? Daddy, are yoouuuuu?
M: *** eyes close, ignoring Cameron jabber ***
C: Eye (pokes my eye)
M: Thanks Cameron. Okay, mommy will turn on a movie for you.
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A couple of weeks ago declared the silent treatment to representatives of mass media Yury Loza again, so to speak, in fact.
Previously speaking about the incompetence of their foreign colleagues and on the insignificance of Yuri Gagarin's flight into space, the Vine decided to comment on the prosecution group Led Zeppelin of plagiarism.
According to Yuri, the Statute of limitations of that trial expired many years ago, because the trial started yesterday in Los Angeles, is absurd.
"People don't see these Parallels, and now saw. There is some awkwardness. Too much time has passed, to bring such cases. After a certain period lawsuits are served," said the singer.
Singer of the hit "the Raft" I am confident that in the modern world to create a wholly original song impossible, because many authors and artists get their ideas from each other: "How come someone in the head ideas? We don't know if you heard it once or heard. It is impossible to understand the work ever-so-happening – says the musician. — Whenever I write something, ask first at home, if they've heard it before. Each Creator can't be completely sure that what he invented he was not inspired by someone."
Note that Led Zeppelin is among criticized by Vine.
Yuri said that 80% of what has ever been sung by Led Zeppelin, "unable to listen", as their songs badly played and sung.


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WR Sammy Watkins **
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Q: How was your first day out there?A: First day out, I think it went pretty good overall. I still have a lot of things to work on. I'm still in shape from two months of doing all the draft stuff and the combine stuff. I just have to keep doing what I'm doing, watching film and being coached up.
Q: You said something about shape. What was it?A: A lot of us guys have been traveling around the world with the combine and stuff like that with the draft. You come out in shape and you need to learn quicker and faster since everything is a job now. You have to come prepared.
Q: Does it feel good to be back to football?A: Of course. As an athlete you have to love the grind. You have to love what it takes to be great. This is what it takes, being out there every day and getting coached up and competing with the guys that you're playing with. That's what it is about.
Q: Why did you choose the number 14 for your jersey number?A: It wasn't really a big decision. I just wanted to wear 14 because it's a nice number. I had to pick between 14 and 16 and I felt like 16 was a quarterback's number. Fourteen fits me really good.
Q: It also happens to be the year you were drafted.A: Of course. That's another great thing and my birthday is on June 14th. My brother wore this number last year for Florida, so I'm wearing his number now.
Q: You went to see Jim Kelly earlier this week. What was that like for you?A: Jim is a great guy. It was a great experience. He's a strong guy. I see a guy that's fighting every day. A guy that's positive, not negative. You hear a lot of things in the media that he's doing bad or he looks bad, but he looks great to me. When I got there he was going to leave the next day to go home. It's going to be a great experience when I go to his football camp to help out. Hopefully he'll be out there ready and prepared. I've got plenty more years to get close to him and his family.
Q: Did you make that deal to work the football camp when you met him?A: Just having fun, joking up there when I went to see him. He mentioned the camp and I was like yeah if I'm here that's fine I'll do it. Anything for Jim. He represents this program the way it should be represented and I'd do anything for him.
Q: Did his nephew bring you guys together?A: Me and Chad (Kelly) were very close at Clemson. We worked out together and bonded together while we were there. As soon as I came here he took me and I stayed a couple times at his house. First thing he was like let's go meet my uncle. I was like that's great. That's the first thing I did when I got here.
Q: Did you get a sense of how much Jim means to the community here in Buffalo?A: He means a lot. I see that he's everywhere around here. Everybody represents him and he represents the program well. He's the quarterback of this franchise. He took this team and this franchise to the championship a couple of times. Even though they didn't win it, he took them there and that's the biggest point of being a Buffalo Bill. We haven't been there in (over) a decade, 14 years now. That's what he preached about. I talked to him when I was there and he just gave me a lot of wisdom and encouragement of being a Buffalo (Bill) and all the perks of being a Buffalo Bill and I can't thank him enough.


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US Certificate: R UK Certificate: 15
Pinnacle Records needs a star, and the big boss of Pinnacle Records, Sergio Roma (Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs), has put Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) in charge of that starAldous Snow (Russell Brand). Snows not having the best year, having been dumped by his girlfriend of seven years (Rose Byrne) and having released a record deemed the worst thing to happen to Africa since Apartheid, and has thusly fallen off his sober wagon and proceeded to be trampled by the horses pulling that wagon. Its up to Aaron to get his drunk, high charge to his sold-out comeback concert while trying to avoid as many rock star temptations as he can.
With last years comedy success story The Hangover, it seemed about time for another raunchy drinking and drugs-fueled romp, which is indeed sort of what Get Him to the Greek is. Where The Hangover was pretty much non-stop antics, however, Greek is a little moredare I say this in a movie with Russell Brandsubtle. Not subtle in its shenanigans, its sex, its raunch, or its completely over-the-top rock star living, but theres a subtle, clever humor, almost sly, thats the work of both Hill and Brand, both experts at sneaking the funniest lines in almost as if they were all improvised on the spot. Combs is also ridiculously funny, offering some of the films best lines and delivering them like hes been a comedian all his life.
Greek is also subtle in the way that, even with its crazy antics, it maintains a balance of almost seriousness. Its funny to watch the junkie and the flustered record company guy butt heads, but when Snow explains to Aaron that while he has so many things to worry about, Snow, as a drug addict, is only worried about drugs, its almost poignant in its truth. Nicholas Stoller attempted this fine line back in Aldous Snows birthing ground, 2008s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but even though that one had some funny moments, this film does it much better, and theres an edgy quality to not only the humor, but to the reality of some of the situations, that it feels more natural. On the other end of the spectrum of why its good, Brand is a fairly decent singer, and with the exception of the reviled African Child, Snows songs arent bad. Its hard to tell, really where Brand ends and Snow begins, and Im not sure it matters, except that perhaps thats why this is better than most of the indulgence in dirtiness is hilarious genre of late.
It's Got: Funny Diddy (and others), Surprising heart, Decent soundtrack
It Needs: Better trailers, More Diddy, Lots of Extras when the DVD comes out
Better than The Hangover, Get Him to the Greek is funny and raunchy, owing much of its charm to the perfectly cast Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, and Sean P. Diddy Combs.


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Covid19 has caused large amounts of chaos throughout the world. The chaos may be physical, emotional, or mental, as the virus has led to fear or panic within many hearts. The uncertainty of what the future holds seems overwhelming and it is important to take control of what one can. Personally, as an artist, the chaos and uncertainty has helped me to find who I am. Even in the midst of a storm, despite all other circumstances, I found my core identity as an artist. It is the one aspect of my character that can not be taken away from me, despite all other chaos that is caused. Many people have lost their jobs, have altered study plans, or may even have lost friends or family members due to Covid19. However, it is important to remember what one still has left and can rely on. Even though everyone is lost in this chaos, it is vital to hold onto oneself.


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Performance Plus, Armstrong Commercial Flooring's newest hardwood collection, offers superior durability, added scratch-resistance and Lock&Fold technology for easy installations, blending the exquisite styling of natural hardwood with the enhanced performance needed in today's demanding commercial environments.
Performance Plus floors are made with an acrylic-infusion process that makes them 2.5 times harder than non-infused hardwood floors of similar species, according to Armstrong, which then applies an exclusive Nano technology finish that prevents scratches and stains while highlighting the wood's natural character. The finish itself has a strong chemical bond offering higher protection to wood from topical scratches and stains. Performance Plus is available in six wood species and 30 colors to ensure that there is an option for every type of interior, including Birch, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Oak and Walnut. The protective finish of these engineered floors makes them easy to maintain.
"Commercial floors by their very nature are subject to the toughest demands in any building," said Milton Goodwin, vice president, product management – hardwood. "Performance Plus will appeal to commercial specifiers and interior designers alike for its featured durability, warranty and multiple installation options."
The collection can be installed mechanically with Armstrong's Lock & Fold click system or with either staples or glue. Performance Plus is backed by a 10-year commercial warranty.
Armstrong's commercial hardwood portfolio is centered on a variety of species and stains because wood and wood finishes figure so highly in many design environments. Hardwood flooring for commercial spaces has never been more popular. Hardwood brings an elegant, sensual appeal to any interior. Armstrong's newest collection of beautiful hardwoods is intended to meet the high design needs and the traffic demands of retail stores, hospitality areas, educational institutions, military housing and more.
Armstrong's wood floor collections are attuned to the needs of the commercial market. Notes principal designer Sara M. Babinski: "Commercial designers want to create interiors that are warm, inviting and stimulating – especially for signature spaces and retail selling environments. Wood grain, texture, contrast and color all add drama. These are what we emphasize in the Armstrong hardwood portfolio because these are what lift the eyes and the emotions."
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Are you lying in wait for the Blue Protocol release date in the west? The upcoming MMORPG Blue Protocol will be published by Bandai Namco. The game is expected to launch in Japan by the end of this year, and we heard reports that it would be released in the west as well – no official confirmation yet, though. The company is focusing on the Japanese market, so we may have to wait a while before seeing a release date for the United States. Keep reading to learn more about Blue Protocol's global release.
"The world is on the brink of devastation,
now is the time to unite.
March on with friends and strangers,
and defeat foes beyond your might.
Travel through space and time,
to change the future beyond this fight!"
Blue Protocol takes place on the planet Regnus, a world filled with a mysterious light called Engram. Ancient civilizations such as the Bafarians, now just myths and stories, once inhabited proud cities that are now dilapidated ruins.
As of now, there are four classes available, and the developers are working on developing more. These are the four classes that are currently offered:
- Aegis Fighter
- Twin Striker
- Blast Archer
- Spellcaster
Blue Protocol Character Reveals
Character #1: Merlouf is a mysterious boy who appears out of nowhere. He observes the hero with a meaningful gaze, but his true intentions are unclear.
Character #2:Voldigen is the "Dragon King" who united the Dragon Clan with his terrifying power. He is definitely going against Aerinse.
Blue Protocol Latest Trailers
Blue Protocol just released a new trailer showing dynamic weapons and magic use in fast-paced combat. In contrast to Genshin Impact, Blue Protocol allows players to play cooperatively, and it's more like Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Xenoblade.
Blue Protocol American release date
The launch date for Blue Protocol has yet to be set – not even for the Japanese version. It is expected to be released in late 2021, and several closed beta tests have already been conducted. Although they were all in Japanese, the betas weren't region-locked, so anyone who knew the language could have participated. You should be prepared for more of them in the future – and there will certainly be more.
That means a western release will most likely not happen until at least 2022. Our only suspicion is based on a job posting from Bandai Namco looking for someone to spearhead Blue Protocol's English localization. Obviously, this is a very strong suspicion
Since the trademark is registered in both North America and Europe, we are currently just awaiting official confirmation.
You may also be interested in Tower of Fantasy if this game appeals to you.
Is Blue Protocol on PS4, PS5, Xbox, iOS, Android?
Other information we have reveals the game is coming to PC, but consoles and mobile platforms are still being considered.
Bandai-Namco wants to try out PC first and then the reception it receives. After that, they definitely want to launch Blue Protocol across as many platforms as possible for maximum impact. So, we expect the game will eventually be available on mobile too.
Several classes are going to be available to players from what we've seen in the trailers, and mounts are definite possibilities. The characters rode giant fox-like creatures in the trailers. If anything, Genshin Impact taught us that a game of this type can succeed in all platforms globally.
In usual Bandai Namco fashion, they are trying to keep as much a secret as possible so that they can deliver a phenomenal game in due time.
Blue Protocol release date – Conclusion
Stay tuned as we will be updating this post with any new about the potential release date of Blue Protocol in the west.
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Job #: | req12997 |
Organization: | World Bank |
Sector: | External Affairs & Corporate Relations |
Grade: | GE |
Term Duration: | 4 years 0 months |
Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
Location: | Brussels,Belgium |
Required Language(s): | English |
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Closing Date: | 9/12/2021 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org External and Corporate Relations Vice-Presidency (ECR) The mission of External and Corporate Relations (ECR) is to help deliver financial and political support for the World Bank Group, strengthen the Bank Group's role as a global thought leader in development by enhancing and safeguarding its reputation, and supporting operational teams to achieve country outcomes. ECR manages corporate communications and global engagement with key stakeholders, including media, civil society, foundations, private sector, donor countries, and international organizations, as well as employee engagement. ECR also manages strategic communications for the World Bank's Regions and Global Practices and leads the management of reputation risk. The ECR Multilateral and International Affairs department (ECRMI) oversees and coordinates the WB's institutional relationships and engagement with donor countries, the United Nations (UN) system, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), European Union (EU) institutions, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and key multilateral fora, such as the G7 and G20. The WBG, through its analytical work, knowledge afforded by investment and development policy lending, technical assistance, and convening power is a regular participant and/or has official observer status in these bodies. The World Bank's Brussels Office opened in 1996 to deepen its partnership with the European Union Institutions (EUIs), Belgium, Luxembourg and NATO. The Brussels Office is co-located with IFC. The World Bank Group team consists of over 70 staff mapped to ten different VPU. The Brussels Office is headed by the World Bank Special Representative to the EU, Belgium, Luxembourg and NATO. The World Bank Special Representative reports to the Director for Multilateral Affairs and G7/G20 Secretariat, under the External and Corporate Relations Vice-Presidency. The Brussels Office supports the WBG's operational departments (1) in their dealings with the EU Institutions, particularly the EC and the EIB, with member states chaired by the rotating Presidency of the Council of Ministers, (2) in implementing effective outreach and communications strategies vis-à-vis other Brussels-based actors – including the European Parliament, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, think tanks and media outlets. Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will report to the Special Representative to the EU and will work closely with the ECR teams in Washington DC and Western Europe. The incumbent will substantially contribute to ECR's mandate by increasing support for, and awareness of, the mission and work of the WBG among key stakeholders in Brussels. The External Affairs Associate's major responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to:
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Winter can wreak havoc on your skin — making it dry, itchy, and irritated. And it can feel like there's no escape. Cold, blustery conditions outside can leave your skin feeling raw, while indoor heat zaps moisture from the air and from your skin.
But there are many simple ways to combat the causes of dry winter skin and help keep your skin feeling moist and supple all season long, including some easy changes to your everyday routine.
1. Swap Your Gel/Foaming Cleanser for Cream/Oil-based Cleanser
Since your skin is already lacking moisture, you don't want to chance to strip it of natural oils with stronger cleansers. Cream cleansers are gentler on dry skin and have moisture built right in! If your skin is super dry, consider using a cleansing oil to dissolve dirt and makeup without drying out skin!
2. More and More Serum!
If you haven't already incorporated a serum into your skincare routine, you might be missing out on some uber moisturizing and anti-aging benefits. Serums are thinner in consistency but contain a potent concentration of active ingredients to pack a punch and target skin concerns. And, this includes dry skin. Serums containing hyaluronic acid use this powerful humectant to grab moisture out of the air and hold it to your skin's surface to deliver deep, lasting hydration. Serums are applied before your moisturizer to allow ingredients to really absorb into skin and provide maximum results. A hydrating serum is a perfect way to give some moisturizing and anti-aging benefits to protect against dry winter air!
3. Make time for a face mask
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Many Americans have recently fallen out of love with talcum-based baby powders amid increased scrutiny that the products may cause cancer. The nation's biggest talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is now reeling from brutal court losses to women alleging that asbestos contamination of its talcum-based baby powder line caused them ovarian cancer.
As a result, many people have either stopped using commercial baby powders altogether or started looking for safer alternatives. The good news is that there are several talcum powder alternatives you can make at home which are much safer and cheaper than their drugstore counterparts.
How Safe Is Store-bought Baby Powder?
The answer depends on each product's ingredient list. The ingredient that has been linked to cancer and was behind Johnson & Johnson's legal hurdles is talcum powder, a powder made from the world's softest known mineral– talc.
Talcum powder is used in baby powders to help absorb any extra moisture from the skin and prevent skin-on-skin friction that leads to skin rashes such as diaper rash. But asbestos contamination of talcum powder makes it unsafe to use as it may cause ovarian cancer (if used for personal hygiene) and pleural mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of lung cancer (if inhaled). Some independent studies claim that talcum powder may be hazardous to human health on its own, but the jury's still out.
Fortunately, more and more baby powder makers are now replacing talcum powder with safer ingredients such as cornstarch, arrowroot starch, and kaolin clay. Just read the ingredient list to make sure that the baby powder does not contain talcum and is made of mostly natural ingredients.
Safer DIY Alternatives to Talc-based Baby Powders
But the safest alternatives to talc-based baby powders are the ones you can make at home. Talc can be swapped for different types of natural starches such as cornstarch, rice starch, arrowroot starch, oat flour, or tapioca starch.
Baking soda and kaolin clay make safe alternatives as well – just make sure that your skin tolerates baking soda as it may lead to skin irritation with prolonged use. Also, ensure that the cornstarch you use carries the non-GMO label and that you don't have a corn allergy.
1. Cornstarch is the most common and cheapest alternative to talcum powder. It is widely available in grocery stores, drug stores, and health stores. Cornstarch is a fine powder made from corn kernels, which is just as effective as absorbing moisture as talcum powder is.
Cornstarch has no side-effects and poses no health risks. One major downside is that it is often made from genetically modified crops, especially the cheaper products.
It can be used as-is or can be mixed (¾ cup) with baking soda (2 tablespoons) for a quick alternative to talcum powder. Don't apply the mix to the face, neck, or intimate parts as the baking soda can be irritating.
2. Arrowroot powder and kaolin clay. Both of these ingredients are very gentle on the skin and make a great alternative to talcum powder. They can also be turned into an incredibly fine DIY talc-free baby powder for sensitive skin. Just mix ¾ cup arrowroot powder with ¼ cup kaolin clay and 10 drops of the essential oil of your choice. Blend the powders first and then add the essential oil. Just like store-bought baby powder, this DIY mix should be kept away from a baby's face when applied to prevent accidental inhalation.
3. Oat flour. For a coarser but soothing DIY baby powder, you can use a mix of oat flour (or ground rolled oats), cornstarch, and arrowroot powder. Blend 1/2 cup of finely ground oat flour, 1 cup of arrowroot powder, and 1 cup of cornstarch (get organic ingredients if you're using them on a baby). Add 4 drops of the organic essential oil of your choice (this step is optional). Store in an air-tight container.
Johnson & Johnson's recent legal issues are a reality check for many of us since we have seen first-hand how everyday products can come with serious health risks, one of them being talcum powder. So, it is always best to use safer, DIY alternatives to store-bought products whenever you can. Fortunately, talcum powder can be easily swapped for other natural ingredients that are just as moisture-wicking and soothing but a lot safer to use.


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Today we're venturing outside of San Francisco for our Food as Outfit post, because last week was the Racked Awards, and to celebrate the occasion, Racked editors from around the country gathered in Manhattan. We partook of may delicious dishes in the Big Apple, but the most memorable in my book was the sundae at ABC Kitchen. I mean look at this sundae. Ice cream, hot fudge, caramel popcorn, and whipped cream. If ever a dish deserved an outfit created in its honor, it's certainly this one. [Sundae photo by Trevor Jacobson]
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Today I'm going to show you how to make money with the Clickbank marketplace as an affiliate marketer.
By the end of this post you'll understand the Clickbank basics and why gravity is important. You'll also learn how to select products that produce recurring income so your business can have steady and reliable revenue.
Then I'll walk you through creating a basic affiliate marketing funnel, including pages like a landing page for capturing email addresses, and an affiliate bridge page for promoting the offer on. Finally, we'll create an email sequence that builds trust with your subscribers so they purchase products based on your recommendations.
And we may even take a shortcut or two along the way.
Table of Contents:
What is the Clickbank Marketplace?
Clickbank is a popular affiliate marketing marketplace, that enables anyone to become an affiliate marketer. You can browse their directory and find products to promote as well as sign up with Clickbank in order to be able to promote the offers you like best for yourself or your business.
Find the Right Product: Criteria to Consider
Affiliate marketers on the ClickBank marketplace have a wide variety of products to choose from. However, not all of those products are created equally and some might be better than others for your purposes. In order to help you find the right product, I've compiled a list of criteria that affiliate marketers should use when choosing a product to promote:
1) The price point (affordability is key!)
2) The commission rate (should be at least 50%)
3) The approximate number of affiliates in your niche promoting this product. The less competitive a market is, the easier it will be for you
4) Product reviews by customers who have already purchased it
5) Whether your target customer or type of business would be interested in this product. Relevancy is key to affiliate marketing success
6) Clickbank gravity is an indication of how popular a product is. The higher the gravity is, the higher the number of sales. If you're choosing between two products with similar gravity, the one that is more popular will likely perform better
What is a landing page?
A landing page can be used to capture email addresses that you will market future offers to, as well as promote products through affiliate links.
You should include an optin form above the fold with title text, subheadings about what readers are getting when they sign up for your newsletter, and a call to action. Include bullet points below describing what subscribers get access too, such as a lead magnet, monthly newsletters or training programs.
This type of landing page is more accurately called a 'squeeze page'.
A squeeze page is made up of a few key elements. The most important is the headline. It should be short and concise. Give people an idea of what's in it for them by being specific about your offer.
The next thing to consider when making a squeeze page are bullet points describing benefits or features that you have on offer, such as discounts, gifts with purchase etc. Bullet points create interest, and encourage people to read on.
The call-to-action can either be a button or a link, asking visitors to subscribe.
What is a lead magnet?
A lead magnet is an excellent way to attract subscribers on your email list. It can be a free gift that's valuable to the subscriber, such as a PDF report, checklist or webinar recording.
The lead magnet should always have one of three values: it educates people about something they want and need; solves their problem(s); and offers them practical advice they can use in their day-to-day lives.
The Email Sequence
Then we create an email sequence that educates to raise awareness of potential problems they're facing, and motivate them to seek a solution.
Emails should contain a mix of actionable content, but always include a link to a relevant offer in which you earn an affiliate commission for promoting.
What is an affiliate bridge page?
An affiliate bridge page is an essential step in your marketing funnel – it's where you send visitors immediately after they subscribe to your email list.
The affiliate bridge page does two things. First of all, it thanks your subscribers for joining your email list and tells them to check their inbox for their free gift. Secondly, it serves to promote a relevant affiliate offer.
This means you can earn an affiliate commission immediately. However the conversion rate will be considerably less than sales generated via your email list.
Using Swipe Material
Swipe material is a collection of words and phrases that merchants give away to the affiliates promoting their products. It's intended to help marketers increase conversions.
A swipe file, or swipe-copy folder as it's often called, is an essential part of an affiliate marketing toolkit. This type of "swipe file" is a collection of successful and effective marketing materials that have been tested and proven to work.
These examples provide much-needed inspiration during those times when your affiliate feels like they've hit a mental block, or don't have the marketing skills or knowledge required to promote a product. It's a shortcut to get them up and running.
Swipe copy can be used in many different ways, depending on the business you're promoting or the type of affiliate program you're running. These are just a few of the ways swipe copy can be used: to help with article content, for social media posts, as blog post topics or headlines, and in your emails.
If you have an affiliate offer that is not generating much interest then it might be time to consider adding some swipe material.


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BAGUIO — An estimated 1.5 million tourists and locals attended Baguio City's much-awaited Panagbenga flower festival, which is now in its 23rd year.
Just last year, Baguio City was named as one of UNESCO's Creative City for crafts and folk arts joining the network of 180 creative cities and this year's festival was meant to showcase the culture and creativity of the Cordillera region.
Among the highlights of Panagbenga 2018 was the Grand Street Dance Parade participated by local student groups and street dancers, who came from the different provinces in the north, some coming all the way from Aurora province; and the Grand Float Parade participated by 27 floats.
Most of the local participants showcased cultural dances, swaying to the familiar Panagbenga Hymn.
Here's another of our short article published by ABS-CBN, see link.
Here are some of my shots during the 2-day parade.


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- 2 Book Set
- Why Does God Permit Evil?
- Straight, unflinching answers for the tough questions
- Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering: How Our Heroes In Faith Found Peace Amidst Sorrow
- How to triumph over every kind of adversity
Why Does God Permit Evil?
Hatred, murder, terrorism, and war spring from the sins of men. But why does God let innocent children suffer from the effects of these evils? Why does He let earthquakes devastate cities, despair drive souls to suicide, and cancer kill humans and animals?
You and I would prevent these evils if we could. Why doesn't God?
If He's good - as our Faith claims - why doesn't He stay the hand of those about to do evil? Why doesn't He keep little ones from violence and death? Indeed, how could He have allowed evil to enter the universe in the first place?
In these pages, Benedictine author Dom Bruno Webb brings you face-to-face with evil. Without fudging or flinching, he answers these hard questions and more. In this slim volume, he gives the most convincing explanation of the mystery of evil that's available today.
You'll finally come to understand the source of the appalling violence and savagery that lies close to the heart of nature; you'll discover why the insensate Earth and its inhabitants all groan in pain; you'll see why, even before they were conceived, Adam's offspring fell with him, and why God stood by, permitting all this to happen.
Was God helpless? Indifferent? Outgunned?
In these wise pages, Dom Bruno Webb shows that evil never defeats God.
On the contrary, He uses suffering to destroy the very sin which gives birth to evil. Here you'll come to understand why, despite the evil that wracks the Earth and all the beings on it, God nonetheless assured Dame Julian of Norwich that "all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."
Here's the book that answers, once and for all, the question of why God permits evil. It will enlighten and console all the suffering and sorrowful souls who are puzzled and troubled by the evil that suffuses our universe.
Better: it explains how to transform suffering into deeds that God will use to ensure that finally and indeed, "all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well." In other words, these pages are not only an explanation of evil; they're a remedy for it, a remedy you can begin using today.
Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering: How Our Heroes In Faith Found Peace Amidst Sorrow
Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering will bring courage and hope that in Christ and in communion with his saints, you can - and will - triumph over every kind of adversity. You'll also learn:
- How you can overcome the pain associated with loneliness and isolation
- Five ways to overcome doubts about the Faith
- Four steps to liberation from the suffering of indecision
- Five ways to meet Christ in the suffering of exploitation
- What St. Benedict teaches us about failure - and how it changed the world
- How to cope with failure and poverty
- Five ways you can transform fear into trust in Christ
- How you can turn frustrations and anger into a Christian spirit
- How you can respond in a holy way to marital discord, demanding spouses, physical abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment, and rage
- Four ways you can turn to Christ in times of temptation
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22 April 2021, Hiroshima, Japan – On 25 March 2021, UNITAR Hiroshima Office, Hiroshima Television Corporation, and UNITAR Association jointly hosted a public online forum "Shaping Our Future: Together Looking to the Future of Sports and Peace 25 Years from Now" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and to reaffirm the central role of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the part sports can play in securing a peaceful future of humankind. Conducted in Japanese and English and moderated by HiroshimaTV newscaster Mr. Yasutomo Miyawaki, the live streamed event was joined by 105 viewers.
Hiroshima high school students Ms. Kirara Matsubara, Ms. Sakura Fukushima, and Ms. Chihiro Tanigawa, winners of a UNITAR-sponsored English speech competition, presented their speeches on sports and peace. They then asked questions to panelists UNITAR Executive Director Mr. Nikhil Seth, former Japanese Olympian and third-generation hibakusha (survivor of the atomic bombing) Mr. Dai Tamesue, and UNITAR Division for Prosperity Director Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto for a discussion on the SDGs and the roles of sports and young people in building a peaceful world.
"Sports can bring people together in dialogue to overcome difficult conditions," said Mr. Seth. As one of the architects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Mr. Seth advocates building into the SDGs the power of sports to achieve some of the SDG values and principles.
Sports can unite diverse groups of people regardless of their backgrounds, of gender, of race of religion. Sports can destroy all those barriers and bring people together like nothing else can.
Former sprinter Mr. Tamesue reflected how, at the Beijing Olympics, he felt a sense of solidarity with other athletes. It opened his eyes to how sports could connect people beyond nationality or background. Especially now, "at a time when social connections seem to have been lost or cut, I want to reconnect people through sports. That is what I believe I am meant to do and that's what I'm doing now," he said.
Mr. Tamesue advised the young people:
You may not have found that mission yet, or you may feel that you only have a seed of an idea. Go experience many things, find your role, and contribute to society. Not only is this good for society, but it's also great for your own life because you feel that you can be of use to society and that you have a place in it.
The students' speeches reflected their beliefs in sports as a means to achieve peace. "When you compete with an opponent, you may feel like you are fighting, but without your opponent, you cannot have a game or even practice. So, your opponent is not your enemy, but your friend," said Ms. Matsubara.
"I think sports are weapons in fighting discrimination. People are treated equally in sport," said Ms. Tanigawa. "Athletes are breaking the wall of discrimination with the weapon of sports. If we can break the wall through sports, we progress along the road to peace."
Ms. Fukushima called on people to act: "Let's make action and make the world better than now with everyone all over the world. Then, I think we can solve the problems."
The forum concluded with words from Ms. Kumamoto. "It will continue to be important for people from diverse backgrounds to dialogue through sports and solve global problems," said Ms. Kumamoto. "With UNITAR Association – our official supporting organization – UNITAR Hiroshima Office hopes to engage more with the people of Japan, especially from Hiroshima, by actively hosting dialogue and sports events."


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Allison Gilbert is one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on grief and resilience. The author of numerous books including the groundbreaking, Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive, her stirring work exposes the secret and essential factor for harnessing loss to drive happiness, spark creativity, and rebound from adversity.
On Allison Gilbert's popular grief and resilience blog, she features Q & A's with some of the most notable names in our culture today including, Arianna Huffington, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Soledad O'Brien, and New York Times bestselling authors Gretchen Rubin, Ann Hood, Emily Rapp Black, and Christina Baker Kline. She also reports on new and creative opportunities for remembering loved ones, further underscoring that honoring these essential connections has the capacity to bring enormous joy.
Allison Gilbert's other books include, Parentless Parents: How the Loss of Our Mothers and Fathers Impacts the Way We Raise Our Children and Always Too Soon: Voices of Support for Those Who Have Lost Both Parents. She is co-editor of Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, the definitive historical record of how broadcast journalists covered that tragic day. The landmark book was turned into a documentary by the U.S. State Department and distributed to embassies and consulates around the world. Allison Gilbert is the only female journalist to be featured in the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the emergency triage tag put around her neck is on display and her voice introduced by Robert De Niro on the museum's official audio tour.
Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive (Seal Press)
Parentless Parents: How the Loss of Our Mothers and Fathers Impacts the Way We Raise Our Children (Hachette)
Always Too Soon: Voices of Support for Those Who Have Lost Both Parents (Seal Press)
Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11 (National September 11 Memorial & Museum)
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President King welcomed by High Country community during recent meet and greet luncheon
President King gathered with both college and Banner Elk community members during a meet and greet luncheon event Monday, July 16.
Hosted by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce at Sorrento's Italian Bistro in downtown Banner Elk, the event was an opportunity for King and his family to meet the High Country community since their arrival earlier this summer.
Town of Banner Elk Mayor, Brenda Lyerly, as well as several council members, Banner Elk Police Department officers, and others shared their thoughts and welcomed the 16th president of Lees-McRae.
During the luncheon, actors from Lees-McRae Summer Theatre performed a song from their final summer show, In The Heights. Following the performance, King and his family were presented with a painting of an elk on behalf of the town.


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Frozen Bubbles
It has been unseasonably warm the past few days with temperatures up into the 40's! When the sun has been shining it actually feels warm and it feels more like spring than winter. We know this weather isn't going to continue forever but the forecast says it's going to stay "warm" for another 10 days. When it does get cold again I'm going to have to try freezing bubbles, it's pretty cool!


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The ESGC Board comprises of parents who voluntarily give their time to ensure the smooth running of the club. These are volunteer board members with a breadth of expertise across governance, management, property development, finance, planning, health and safety and marketing & communication disciplines. To register your interest contact Yulia Bogatova our Club Secretary at: firstname.lastname@example.com
The ESGC board are bound by the Constitution and the Objects and Rules of our club.


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The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) has slammed the handling and treatment of a python by a local pest control company, calling it "horrific".
Several Stompers alerted Stomp to a video circulating on social media of workers struggling to catch a python that was lying in a drain.
It is unclear when the incident happened but according to some posts, the location is next to a temple near Block 457 Jurong West Street 41.
In response to a Stomp query, Mr Kalai Vanan, deputy chief executive officer of Acres said: "This is yet another case of horrific handling and treatment of a snake by a pest control company.
"In the video, you can see the total disregard for animal welfare as the animal is stepped on with full weight and tugged aggressively.
"In recent times, Singapore has been moving towards a City In A Garden where one of NParks focus areas is to green up urban spaces, which attracts wildlife inevitably.
"How are we as a community going to adapt to these changes if every time a reptile is sighted, we allow companies whose sole purpose is to kill pests to handle protected wild animals?
"Will any of us tolerate if this happened to other protected animals like otters and macaques or is it that improper handling of reptiles can be tolerated as they aren't seen as being cute?
"The Wildlife Act treats all protected wildlife equally, so should be the enforcement action.
"Sadly, many cases of abusing snakes or monitor lizards have often resulted only in issue of advisory.
"We sincerely hope that this changes for better deterrence.
"As Singapore evolves into a biophillic city, there is a pressing need for us to treat animals in our community with compassion.
"Having pest control companies handle protected wild animals simply does not align with promoting coexistence.
"It is alarming that without video evidence, many such cases do not surface, making regulation of the industry more complex than it is.
"If you see a wild animal that is in distress or needs relocation, please call ACRES at 97837782 or NParks."
Similarly, Sankar Ananthanarayanan, co-founder and president of the Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS) agreed that pest control companies should not be called in to remove pythons from urban areas.
In a statement to Stomp, he said: "Research has shown that Reticulated pythons in urban Singapore are largely preying on introduced, potentially disease-spreading rats.
"Pythons are not pests.
"They are in fact, biological pest control.
"More importantly, they are native biodiversity (just like otters and pangolins), and are equally protected by the recently amended Wildlife Act.
"So, it is inappropriate that pest control operators have been engaged to remove them from urban areas.
"The video shows improper handling and inadequate preparation by the operators.
"Trained professionals like NParks and ACRES are much better prepared to humanely relocate wildlife, without harming the animal.
"Going forward, we hope there can be more oversight and accountability with respect to the treatment of wildlife.
"Pest control operators must also be empowered to refuse to handle animals that they are inadequately trained for.
"Ultimately, the safety of wildlife and the people around them should be of utmost priority."


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November 18th Elation Hour to address Themed Environments with KC Wilkerson, Ryan Stumpp and Norm Schwab
Elation's popular Elation Hour live stream returns on Wednesday, November 18thto discuss the challenges of lighting Themed Environments with special guests KC Wilkerson and Ryan Stumpp, both of The Walt Disney Company, and Norm Schwab of design group Lightswitch.
Lighting plays a major role in the creation of any themed environment from atmosphere generation to aesthetic decorative enhancement to impactful special effects. Hear how lighting influences the experience and what makes dynamic lighting truly invaluable as some of the most experienced designers in the business share their own personal insight and experiences.
The Elation Hour discussion on Themed Environments will take place Wednesday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (U.S.).
RSVP here.
Hosted by Elation National Sales Manager John Dunn,TheElation Hourisa series of virtual discussions with top industry designers who share their experience across the broad scope of entertainment lighting.
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The Future, Enormous Impact of IPv6 on Marketing
The networked world is about to get, well, even more networked. The biggest obstacle right now is that there's not enough IP addresses left in the old addressing system, IPv4. Yes, world, we're running out of addresses, so enter the new way – IPv6. So what does IPv6 mean to our lives and what's the impact of IPv6 on marketing?
But first, let's get it on the table – what exactly is IPv6?
IPv6 is a Longer Internet Address
In simple terms, the Internet is expanding the address directory. Currently, there are 4.3 billion IP (internet protocol) addresses on the Internet. For the whole world, there's a unique address to connect 4.3 billion devices. It seems like a lot, but believe it or not, we're running out. With IPv6, a new way to assign Web addresses, trillions and trillions will be able to connect.
The transition to the new addressing system is a marathon and not a sprint. It's going to take some time before Internet service providers and companies that run their networks completely.
Next, where we are in IPv6 transition?
Much of the IPv6 Transition is Ahead
According to our recent research done in Spring 2012, nearly a quarter of large and only 5% of medium-sized enterprises have completed their IPv6 transition.
Furthermore, two-thirds of medium-sized and 48% of large enterprises have an IPv6 transition plan completed but not yet implemented. Almost 30% of both medium-sized and large enterprises either have or intend to create an IPv6 plan within the next year.
So we expect that we're on pace for most companies to be able to accommodate the new address system by the end of the decade. Between now and then, we'll see all kinds of changes.
Tops among them – more devices to connect to the Internet. Think of Apple iPads. Tablet computers open up new possibilities, change business processes, and how consumers connect. Now imagine the same type of functionality on a watch or your TV. Or your car or home security system.
More Devices, More Marketing Screens
With more devices, marketers will have new opportunities. Like mobility, for example. We'll have more channels to reach consumers, to sell and to advertise to them. And yes, to deliver new services that we can't even imagine yet. The impact of IPv6 on marketing will be enormous.
It's certain to be an opportunity, but also a challenge. They'll render mass markets a relic of the past and usher in the new era of niche marketing everywhere. Buckle up for an exciting future, marketers. Technology is about to change your world. The impact of IPv6 on marketing is about to be huge.
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Realpolitiks is a 21st century grand strategy game
Modern grand strategy
The trailer for Realpolitiks [official site] is spectacular, in the way that someone stepping on a rake and then falling into a pond is a spectacle. The game itself looks like one of those maps and graphs things that I love, with its focus on politics in the modern world, but the trailer doesn't spend a lot of time with the game. Sure, you'll see a map around the 30 second mark, but that's assuming your eyes haven't already popped out of your skull. "When World Collapses," sez the trailer, "REAL MEN MAKE REAL POLITICS". The man in the video rubberstamps a document with blood.
You can watch below if you think you can handle the heat.
I can't tell if the guitars and angry messages are telling me to fight the power or to respect the strongmen of politics. Maybe both? The most powerful politicians in the world might well be anti-themselves in the next few years. Realpolitiks' trailer knows the score, is what I'm saying.
The actual game isn't an outtake from a Pearl Jam video though. It's maps. It's taking control of any country in the world and guiding it through the various crises and opportunities that crop up.
"Grow and develop your nation to the highest possible levels of economic power, technological competitiveness and military supremacy in globally-ranked charts. The choice is yours as to whether you become a valued member of the United Nations, or a nuclear tyrant, bullying all those around you. Expand your territory any way you like with the whole-world sandbox gameplay of Realpolitiks, even creating colonies out at sea. And if that's not enough, try spreading the seed of our civilization to outer space..."
There's definitely room in my heart for a grand strategy game set in these times, though I wonder if I'd find it quite as amusing to play an absolute monster as I often do in Crusader Kings II. And, of course, I'm not sure that Realpolitiks is the game to fill that space. The feature list is just about what I'd expect but it's the execution that will really matter.
- Lead any country in the world to global domination in various game scenarios.
- Shape your country's political system and course determine its relations with other nations.
- Deal with internal and external affairs and face threats from natural disasters, terrorism, financial crises and more.
- Make use of common political instruments in your international relations, including spy tactics and espionage to directly influence other nations' internal affairs.
- Take the moral and ethical high road in your dealings with others, or not...
- High replay value ensured by a broad decision tree in all matters, as well as diverse mini-scenarios and random events.
Developers Jujubee don't have a strong pedigree (though I'm intrigued and disturbed by their other current project, based on the wreck of the Kursk) so I won't get too excited until I've seen much more.
Excited about the game that is. I'm already excited about the trailer.


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Loss of judgment,
was it the departure of my thoughts?
The reckless train keeps moving on
With a passenger stranded
No ticket, no luggage,
Sitting on the bench is a hollow cauldron
The ride to the station
The steps to the platform
All was staged by someone else.
The passenger had arrived at the stop assigned;
It was not her stop.
She looked for the exit door;
It doesn't exist – read the sign.
There is no train back;
The train forward left.
Was she left behind?
Commuters buzzed around;
Each revolving along its track,
Each with a ticket of their own,
They kept moving on.
The passenger is still stranded.
She cannot move.
All is stationary,
All is at a halt.
Did movement cease to exist?
Or is it the loss of judgment?