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I try to be thankful every day of the year, because I think it's important to cherish what you have. Because of that I started keeping a gratitude journal a while back, and it has really helped me focus on the amazing things in my life.
First, my husband. Andy is my best friend and I am so lucky to get to spend the rest of my life with him. Fun fact- tomorrow is our 4 year wedding anniversary :D Every year we take an anniversary photo, and I am excited to take ours tomorrow. These are our past ones.
Secondly I am thankful for my family. My parents and sisters are the bomb and I am glad we have each other . I am also one of the lucky ones who's in-laws are really awesome. They are my family and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love getting to see them all this time of year.
I am thankful for my friends. I have some of the best friends a woman could ask for. My friend Alex has known me for almost 10 years, and I couldn't imagine life without her. And my friend Sonya has only been in my life for the last year or so, but I can't imagine life without her either. These women support me through thick and thin, and they are my rocks. And all of my friends that support me on a daily basis. You all mean the world to me.
And lastly I am thankful for all of you. Having you by my side has made this journey a lot easier, and I am so thankful for that. Thank you for supporting me and inspiring me and keeping me going. You all mean so much to me, and I would tell each of you thank you in person if I could.
After that mushfest, who's ready for a day off and some good food :D I know I am!


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Senate President John Cullerton postponed action today on a series of ethics proposals, with aides saying he wanted to spend more time working with members of Gov. Pat Quinn's reform panel.
Today was to have been the day for Senate votes on a series of proposals ranging from limits on campaign donations to expanding corruption-fighting powers for local prosecutors.
But Senate Democrats were concerned when they learned that Republicans had offered to pick up recommendations from Quinn's reform panel that were at odds with what Democratic legislative leaders had proposed. There has been ongoing tension between the most zealous reform advocates and legislative leaders who have been more cautious about a number of proposals that target the concentration of power at the Statehouse.

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LUMBERTON — Getting a central office up and running and looking at options for dealing with the loss of West Lumberton Elementary School have been established by school board members as top priorities in the districts's Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts.
But board members say they still are uncertain exactly how the two projects will be carried out and how they will be paid for.
"The question is where are we going to get the money," said Mike Smith, chairman of the Finance Committee for the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County. "Any money we get from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is not going to be enough to pay for everything we need. We are going to have to go out and find other state, federal and local monies."
The school board held a special meeting on Aug. 22 during which board members gave school administrators the OK to notify FEMA that they want to use the agency's Alternative Procedures method for receiving funds to use toward the central office and West Lumberton Elementary projects. Under this funding mechanism the district would receive a lump sum, including mitigation money, that can be moved to another project, such as changing the central office's future location, if they choose do so.
Hugh McIlwain, an internal auditor for the district, told the board that FEMA had to be told if the system planned to use that plan for its long-range recovery projects within one year of the date that Hurricane Matthew was declared a disaster. Hurricane Matthew swept through Robeson County on Oct. 8, 2016.
During the same August special meeting, the board voted unanimously to authorize Superintendent Shanita Wooten to solicit architectural plans for a central office. The central office that was just west of Interstate 95 and near the Lumber River was swamped by Matthew flooding.
It has to be moved to a new location.
"The action the board took has given us the direction in which it wants us to proceed," Wooten said. "There are so many things that we want to do that we need maximum flexibility. We are doing everything we can to find money for what needs to be done."
FEMA wants to see the district's long-range recovery plans in writing before money is released. Some board members told The Robesonian that it is difficult to move forward with construction projects until it is known how much money FEMA will provide.
Board members point to McIlwain as the administrator they are depending on to work with FEMA and get the best funding deals possible.
"There are a lot of options out there," said Steve Martin, a longtime board member. "…I wait to hear back from Hugh to know what's's happening. He's dealing with FEMA and other agencies every day."
McIlwain could not be reached for this story.
Although the board has exhibited unity in selecting the central office and West Lumberton Elementary projects as priorities, there are differences among board members on where any new construction should take place and whether or not any existing facilities can be renovated and used to meet the district's needs.
"I would love to see a new central office built, but first I want the kids taken care of," Martin said. "… I want us to have our children where they are in good surroundings."
Board Chairman Peggy Wilkins-Chavis said many central office employees have been housed at the Native Angels building at COMtech, located near Pembroke. However, Native Angels is up for sale, and the school district's office space lease expires at the end of June.
"We have to find something, at least a temporary location, for these employees," Chavis said. "We have to start running as fast as we can."
West Lumberton Elementary School was also destroyed by flooding, and its staff and students have been located at Lumberton Junior High School since Matthew.
Randy Lawson, chairman of the board's Construction Committee, said getting government funding is a slow process.
"This could go on for some time," he said. "My thing is not to hurry and rush it. I want to see us get the most money from the government that we can so that we can rebuild."
Board member Brenda Fairley-Ferebee said she fears money will be taken away from North Carolina to fund hurricane recovery efforts now underway in Texas, where Hurricane Harvey pounded the Texas Gulf Coast.
"I'm concerned," she said. "I've heard some things."
She believes getting a central office up and running is crucial.
"We're paying thousands and thousands of dollars to rent office space," she said. "A central office has to be our first priority as long as the money to support it is not being taken from our students and staff."
Board member Craig Lowry also stressed the need for a central office to be a major priority. He would like to see the office complex built on property large enough to eventually house other school operations, such as transportation, maintenance, and Child Nutrition Services.
Board member Dwayne Smith said that no matter hat direction the board goes, the individual schools and students "have to come first."
"It's easier for us as adults to adjust to these kind of situations," he said. "For our children it's not so easy."
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Pyrope is a mischievous, heat-loving enemy that the protagonist can encounter in Hotland.
Pyrope's head appears to be burning with a mischievous smile on his face. His body consists of rope and on the bottom of his body is what appear to be his legs.
Pyrope likes heat and never feels warm enough. They get more and more excited when the protagonist cranks up the thermostat.
In Battle
Appears With
- Another Pyrope
- Bombs drop into the Bullet Board from all sides. They bounce around and explode when hitting the sides of the Bullet Board.
- Rope with a burning fire travels horizontally from right to left. The fire is orange, which is an example of orange attacks. The protagonist must run through the orange part of the attack to avoid taking damage.
- It may be a good idea to select the Cool Down option first, as this will permanently lower its attack.
- To spare, heat up at least twice, although there is no limit to how many times the protagonist can do this.
- Is it cold in here? [Neutral]
- Burn, baby. BURN! [Neutral]
- Hot enough for ya!? [Neutral]
- Feel the heat. [Neutral]
- BRRRR! What's the deal!? [Cool down]
- Hot!! HOT!! Hotter!! HOTTER!! [Heat up]
- Sorry!! I'm all tied up!! [Invite]
Flavor Text
- This mischievous monster is never warm enough. [Check]
- Pyrope bounds towards you! [Encounter]
- The rare and threatening Double Davis. [Encounter with other Pyrope]
- Pyrope is pretending to pull the fire alarm. [Neutral]
- Pyrope is chuckling through its teeth. [Neutral]
- Smells like rope burn. [Neutral]
- Pyrope is pretending to be a candle. [Neutral]
- You blow on Pyrope. Its flames die down. Pyrope's ATTACK dropped! [Cool down]
- You crank up the thermostat. Pyrope begins to get excited. [Heat up]
- Pyrope wants more heat. [Neutral after Heat up]
- You crank up the thermostat. It's super hot! Pyrope looks satisfied. [Heat up x2]
- The room is sweltering! [Neutral after Heat up x2]
- You crank up the thermostat. It's soooo hot! [Heat up x3]
- You invite Pyrope to hang out. [Invite]
- Pyrope's name can be seen as a combination of pyro (Greek for fire) and rope. However, since pyrope (from the Greek words for fire and eye) is also the name of a dark red gemstone in real life, a variety of garnet, it is more likely that Pyrope's appearance is a play on its name rather than the other way around.
- Pyrope also shares a name with (and may be referencing) Terezi Pyrope of Homestuck, which is a webcomic that Toby Fox produced music for. The entity itself is mischievous and has a grin on its face, so it could be a possible reference to the troll character mentioned above.
- Pyrope is one of the few monsters who rewards more GOLD if the protagonist spares it instead of killing it.
- Pyrope is the only randomly encountered enemy that uses orange attacks.
- Though there is no limit to how many times the protagonist can select the Heat Up ACT, if it is selected enough times, the screen will no longer become more distorted.
|Main Characters
|Flowey • Toriel • Sans • Papyrus • Undyne • Alphys • Mettaton • Asgore Dreemurr • Frisk • Chara
|Ruins Enemies
|Dummy • Froggit • Whimsun • Moldsmal • Loox • Vegetoid • Migosp • Napstablook
|Snowdin Enemies
| Snowdrake • Chilldrake • Ice Cap • Gyftrot • Doggo
Dogamy and Dogaressa • Lesser Dog • Greater Dog • Jerry • Glyde
|Waterfall Enemies
|Aaron • Moldbygg • Woshua • Temmie • Mad Dummy • Shyren
|Hotland Enemies
|Vulkin • Tsunderplane • Pyrope • Muffet • Royal Guards • So Sorry
|CORE Enemies
|Final Froggit • Whimsalot • Astigmatism • Madjick • Knight Knight
|Memoryhead • Endogeny • Reaper Bird • Lemon Bread • Snowdrake's Mother
|Hard Mode-only enemies
|Parsnik • Moldessa • Migospel
|Nice Cream Guy • Snowdin Shopkeeper • Gerson • Tem Shop • Bratty and Catty • Burgerpants
|Other Characters
| NPCs • Monster Kid • Annoying Dog • River Person • Eight Humans • Asriel Dreemurr
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As an osteopromotive biomaterial, BonAlive® stimulates new bone formation and has the unique capacity to inhibit bacterial growth at grafting sites and encourage bone growth for several years after implantation. When BonAlive® is implanted into the body, a silica gel layer forms on its surface, onto which calcium phosphate precipitates, stimulating bone growth through a biochemically active process.
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Based on original work carried out by the University of Turku's Biomaterials Research Project on osteoconductivity, Vivoxid has discovered that placing a nanoporotic TiO2-based gel on the surface of an implant enables proteins to be absorbed, allowing cells to attach to the surface. Thanks to the fact that MetAlive® can be applied to most medical devices – metal, ceramic, or polymer – it has the potential to be applicable in tens of indications.
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This I Believe
This I believe; You must lose yourself in order to find who you truly are. It was only when I hit rock bottom that I discovered my true strengths and hidden talents. I have seen and experienced more than one should at my age. There were times when I regretted having to make those difficult decisions or experience grief and torment, while others continued idly with their lives. I can't say I don't feel any remorse about my past, but it's who I was and after 18 years, I've finally learned to accept it.
A person's past molds them just like a sculptor molds a lifeless ball of clay into a magnificent masterpiece. I believe that to lose yourself, you must be stripped of everything: thoughts, feelings, words, ideas, clothes, make-up, and jewelry. It's as if you must feel pain, loss, or numbness before the achievements of happiness, satisfaction, and harmony. After the storm has caused its' death and destruction, a sublime rainbow will emerge.
The loss of oneself ignites metamorphosis. What was once a feeble caterpillar transforms into a tensile butterfly. Try not to think of "losing yourself" as a negative impact on your life. Losing yourself and finding who you truly can be a beautiful thing, but only if you permit it. In my opinion, there's nothing more satisfying than the discovery of oneself. Once that discovery is achieved, a world of opportunities emerges and overcomes you.
Though life may remain stagnant, your outlook won't. You'll begin to appreciate the subtle aspects you once took for granted. New experiences and opportunities will arise. Who knows, you might even get hit with a lucky streak. Cherish each day, but don't dwell on it for there's always a new one tomorrow. My past experiences, via trial and error, have shaped me into the beautiful and unique person I am today. I wouldn't be here living life to the fullest if I hadn't lost myself first. Just like Peter Pan found his shadow, I have found my identity. This I believe; You must lost yourself in order to find who you truly are.
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David Ball Group, a leading and innovative UK based manufacturer and supplier of cement admixture products and ultra-low carbon, cement free concrete, has announced it has received investment from The Wheatsheaf Group.
The Cambridge based company has a 130 year legacy of materials innovation dedicated to the advancement of quality, sustainability and performance in the construction industry.
David Ball Group will use the investment to further develop its PUDLO brand –a technically advanced concrete waterproofing system – and to fund the commercialisation of its new patented product, CEMFREE.
CEMFREE is an award-winning, ground breaking cement replacement technology enabling the production of structural concrete without the need for Portland cement, a constituent of traditional concrete, which accounts for 5-7% of man-made CO2 emissions globally.
Both David Ball Group and Wheatsheaf believe CEMFREE will help the construction industry to lower its environmental impact by reducing the amount of carbon in structural concrete worldwide.
David Ball, Founder and Chairman, said: "We are delighted with the investment by Wheatsheaf. We were keen to find an experienced and dynamic investor who would not only bring skills to the board but assist with accelerating the growth of the business in the UK and overseas. Wheatsheaf has a strong focus on investing and supporting sustainable technologies and shares our belief that CEMFREE provides a significant opportunity for reducing carbon emissions within the construction sector. The level of interest generated by CEMFREE demonstrates the determination of the Global cement and concrete industry to reduce its environmental impact with innovative business-led solutions."
The Wheatsheaf Group was established as the investment arm of the Grosvenor Estate in 2012. Wheatsheaf is actively investing into businesses that will contribute solutions towards meeting the global challenge brought about by a rapidly changing world population and its demands for food, energy and water in an increasingly resource constrained environment.
Anthony James, Wheatsheaf's Chief Investment Officer, said: "We are very excited at the prospect of working with David Ball Group to accelerate the development of the business. David Ball Group is an established business which in CEMFREE has developed a new product which has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry, both in the UK and globally. The investment into David Ball Group aligns with our strategy to invest into businesses and technologies which provide commercially viable solutions, to address the global challenges a growing population places on the demand for resources, and the impact exploiting these resources can have on the natural environment."
This article appeared in the following publications both online and print: Cambridge News, Global Cement Magazine, Insider Media, Pro Landscaper Magazine, World Cement, Espandar, Business Desk and Business Weekly.


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Friday, October 7, 2016
Dr. Oz The Good Life Is Good Business
Casey Welton writes: "When you look at MagNet's newsstand rankings for the top 10 monthly magazines, you see some of the usual suspects—Cosmo (#2), InStyle (#3), Real Simple (#5) but number eight on the list is a magazine that launched in 2014. Dr. Oz The Good Life may be just a little over two-years old, but its almost-instant success story is one that legacy titles should take note of."
How Meredith Plans to Leverage Its Massive Millennial Reach
Meredith's Kim Martin and Nancy Weber on what makes female consumers tick: Last month in New York, Meredith Corp. held its first-ever BrandFront presentation, revealing to advertisers "Partnerships That Will Change the World," a sprawling multi-platform content initiative designed to engage Meredith's massive (and growing) female Millennial audience.
The New Yorker Festival Taps Sibling Conde Nast Brands for Sponsored Panels
Editors from Bon Appétit and Condé Nast Traveler will take part in the food panel, and editors from Architectural Digest and Golf Digest will discuss travel.
Redbook Magazine's September Issue: "I Did It For Us"
Sharifa Murdock: "When I was first presented with a nomination for the Redbook Real Women Style Awards, I didn't think I'd stand a chance."
More Exclusives from InStyle's November Issue with Emily Blunt
Apparently it took prosthetics and effects makeup to make Emily Blunt look "drunk and ugly" for "The Girl on the Train." Blunt also confesses she struggled to say her own name as a child in her attempts to overcome stuttering.
The Economist Is Joining Snapchat Discover
The channel, which will update weekly, shows how Snapchat is getting more flexible with publishing frequency, introducing popup and occasional channels.
Sara Nathan Named People's Executive Digital Editor
Time Inc.'s People has promoted Sara Nathan to executive editor of digital. ... development teams to accelerate growth across digital platforms.
Q&A with Matt Bean: His Vision for Men's Health
"You need to shake it up and take chances, and it feels like we're willing to do that now, and we have the team to do that. It matters to me that we have a different perspective, from the top down. Maria's the only female CEO among the major magazine publishers. That's incredible. She's proven that she is willing to make bold moves. And Beth Buehler, who just took on the COO role, is phenomenal." -Matt Bean, editor in chief, Men's Health.
Mens' Health Editor in Chief Announces "Ultimate Guy"
Men's Health editor in chief, Matt Bean revealed the winner of the third annual Ultimate Guy contest exclusively on the Today Show.
Paul Reyes Named VQR Editor
Mr. Reyes, who joined VQR in 2012 and has served as deputy editor since 2013, is the tenth editor in the magazine's ninety-two-year history.
Cat Marnell Is Back at XoJane
"I'm thrilled that she is in such a good place now and that we have a chance to work together again under better circumstances. Having her on board as a Contributing Editor is a dream," Jane Pratt wrote in a statement to the Cut.
Associate Member Spotlight: 5 Questions with Texture's Maggie Murphy
"My career began as an EW geek, and I still worship at the altar of Oprah and Real Simple, but thanks to Texture, I am whatever magazine suits my fancy that day. Right now, I am loving Midwest Living and thrilled that we have both The Atlantic and the Canadian weekly, Macleans, for the political points of view. And we just added Texas Monthly."
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MinOnline Recaps Recent People Moves in Magazine Media for October's Start
At Bonnier, Field & Stream has a new editor in chief; TIME Digital has a new executive editor; The Atlantic's CityLab has a new senior associate editor from within its ranks; TV Guide hired a new star columnist - from the world of TV; Bloomberg has named its global head of digital innovation; Philadelphia Magazine has identified an interim editor while a search is on.
Ellie Awards 2017 Call for Entries
The Ellie Awards 2017 Call for Entries has been posted. Founded in 1966, the awards are sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and are administered by ASME. More than 100 finalists and winners will be honored at the Ellie Awards Annual Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on February 7, 2017. For more information, visit ellieawards.org.
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Gannett's Buying Spree Extends to Magazines
More on Magnolia: Fixer Upper Couple Will Debut a Lifestyle Magazine
Poll: What's Your Biggest Challenge in Branded Content?
Four Tactics Marketers Can Take from "Outsider" Politicians
P&G's Spinoff of Beauty Brands to Coty Leaves Grey with a Conflict
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MPA–The Association of Magazine Media has released its 2016/17 Magazine Media Factbook today, the definitive source of magazine media research. Since 1985, MPA has been compiling and packaging the most compelling and comprehensive facts and figures around magazine media. Derived from third-party sources and MPA's own research and data collection, the new Factbook has nearly 100 pages of current and useful information. "Nothing informs a discussion better than solid data," said MPA's President and Chief Executive Officer Linda Thomas Brooks, "and the 2016/17 Magazine Media Factbook has plenty of conversation starters. The research continues to show that magazine media is the most trusted, inspiring and influential of all media, and several new studies provide even more proof of magazine media's unique ability to drive sales."
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Institutional Change, Renewal & Addressing the 21st Century
Institutional Momentum
One of the prevalent themes during the Team's interviews has been the University's momentum involving change. There is a sense of excitement and a feeling that "we're moving now." There is evidence that assessment data are used to alter programs to improve student outcomes and to make institutional improvements.
The former Vice President for Finance and Business worked to instill a customer service approach, and this was reinforced by then-Vice President for Academic Affairs Karen Hitchcock The "informed environment" that has been created at the University at Albany has given decision makers a sense of where change is needed. This has resulted in the creation of Project Renaissance, the Presidential Scholars Program, the emphasis on extended learning, the College Scholars Program, the Doctoral Program Review, and the focus on outcomes assessment. Moreover, the intellectual climate has been enhanced by strategically hiring new faculty in key areas central to the University's mission.
Momentum for change and renewal has been achieved, and results are evident in such areas of cost savings, stakeholder satisfaction, and innovation. Momentum could be extended by gathering process performance data and undertaking subsequent process improvement where appropriate. Such process improvement, in turn, would inform and support the systems implementation currently underway.
Fundraising & University Advancement
It was not until the early 1980s that the State of New York permitted its public universities to engage in private fundraising. The University's first Vice President for Advancement was hired at the end of the 1980s, and it was at this time that the institution's major fundraising activities began. In fact, almost all of the major fundraising initiatives have occurred in the 1990s, including the first million-dollar gifts and the first capital campaign, which successfully reached its $55-million goal (the largest among the State's public universities). Clearly, the growing emphasis on science and technology and the development of recent industrial partnerships have been instrumental in building a stronger institutional image and positive momentum. Further, the hiring of new Deans (with the expectation that they would also be involved in fundraising) and the recent fundraising successes have led to a more entrepreneurial climate on campus.
As mentioned earlier, the campus is fortunate to have created CESTMits first public/private initiative focused on scientific research and technology development, which is symbolic of the University's progress in attracting external resources based on its research expertise and growing entrepreneurial spirit. This spirit also recently contributed to a Kresge grant which the campus leveraged into a total of $3.8 million in new resources for the library.
During the 1990s, the campus enjoyed growing success in its external fundraising. Notwithstanding these successes, including a solid program geared toward alumni, faculty, staff, and alumni, the University still faces the challenge of changing the public perception about philanthropy for public universities. The campus, therefore, is to be commended for recent investments in this area and for using outside consultants (Marts & Lundy) to prepare for the next campaign, including developing a major-gifts program. The University should be using these consultants to determine the level of additional funding to ensure the appropriate size of both its development staff and operating budget. The University should continue supporting key faculty and administrators by providing fundraising-related staff development opportunities designed to increase the fundraising capacity of the campus.
The University also should focus some attention on identifying ways of encouraging greater participation and higher levels of giving by various constituencies, e.g., faculty, staff, the Foundation Board of Directors. The President and others are in a much better position to attract outside gifts when they can talk about a demonstrated record of giving on the campus. The campus's enhanced image as a national research university should prove to be particularly valuable in this next campaign.
In the Team's judgment, the progress made in advancing the University's reputation regionally and nationally reflects a number of substantive developments and achievements on the campus. The University at Albany has made extraordinary progress in becoming a nationally recognized research university and is well positioned to achieve its ambitious goals.
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Photos: Pride, passion, music and fireworks at Paralympic...
The Games are over and the athletes and ...
Men's Olympic moguls bios
Canadian Pierre-Alexandre Rousseau flies high above the moguls en route to second place finish in the men's world championships at Blackcomb in January 2001.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen , CNS files
Country: Australia
Birthdate: January 18, 1985 in Vancouver, B.C.
Previous Olympic experience: Captured gold for his adopted country at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
Career highlights: Begg-Smith etched his name into the record books in the 2007/08 season, winning his third straight World Cup title. Only one other skier in the history of the sport – French legend Edgar Grospiron – has ever won three consecutive World Cup titles and held the Olympic crown at the same time.
Begg-Smith moved to Australia at age 15 after the Canadian freestyle team questioned the amount of time he spent away from the hill on his fledgling internet business.
On Feb. 21, 2006, Australia Post issued a postage stamp commemorating Begg-Smith's gold medal.
Quote: "Technically, I'm Australian now. It's pretty good. They support me, so I'll support them," the elusive Begg-Smith back in 2006 on the relationship with his new country.
Country: Canada
Birthdate: October 6, 1979
Previous Olympic experience: A month before the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Rousseau broke his spine on a training run. He failed to qualify for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Career highlights: After squeaking onto the national team in the fall of 2006, Rousseau stunned his critics by winning three World Cup medals and the 2007 World Championships in Madonna, Italy. He is only the second Canadian man to be crowned the world champion along with former Olympic gold medallist Jean-Luc Brassard.
Quote: "Now, finally, I have a medal around my neck! A fantastic breakthrough!" Roussau upon winning the World Championship in 2007.
Country: France
Birthdate: June 18, 1983
Previous Olympic experience: Placed 10th at the 2006 Winter Games in Italy.
Career highlights: Won silver in dual moguls at the 2005 World Championships. Ranked second on the World Cup circuit in 2007/08.
Quote: "A fierce competitor. A true Frenchman. A great guy off the hill, but on the hill, he is not there to make friends," moguls coach Dominick Gauthier, of Canada.
Country: Canada
Birthdate: September 8, 1987
Previous Olympic experience: At the tender age of 18, Bilodeau competed at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin. He placed 11th.
Career highlights: Became the first freestyle skier to perform a double twisting flip in competition at a 2005 NorAm stop in Fernie, B.C. In January 2006, Bilodeau made more history by becoming the youngest man to win gold at a World Cup at Mont-Gabriel, QC.
Quote: "It's amazing. Unbelievable for me. Since I was young I would watch those guys and wish I could be like them. Today I was up there on the podium with them. It was unbelievable," Bilodeau after his 2006 win in Mont-Gabriel.
Country: United States
Birthdate: April 2, 1982
Previous Olympic experience: The multi-talented Bloom entered the 2006 Winter Olympics as a favourite but finished a disappointing sixth. Within a week, he reported to the annual NFL combine in Indianapolis where teams evaluate the top prospects. While juggling the two sports Bloom took time out from playing football at the University of Colorado to finish ninth at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
Career highlights: The Colorado native won six consecutive World Cup moguls or duals events in 2005 en route to securing his second No. 1 world ranking . He also won the 2003 World Championships in dual moguls. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Bloom in the fifth round (147th overall) of the 2006 NHL draft. He spent one year on the injured list in Philadelphia and attended training camp in 2008 with the Pittsburgh Steelers but never saw the field in regular-season action.
Quote: "Oh man, I'm on top of the world. I dreamed big as a kid, but I never dreamed that in a span of one week, I'd be competing in the Olympics and at the NFL combine," Bloom after his crazy week in 2006.


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Raptor Fair
Join us at Hallam Lake for our first ever Raptor Fair! Don't miss this opportunity for up-close interactions with several birds of prey including a Gyrfalcon, a Barbary Falcon, a Red-tailed Hawk, a Screech Owl, a Golden Eagle and a Great-horned Owl. Learn about these creatures from ACES Naturalist Staff as well as experts from Nature's Educators, a raptor education organization from Denver. The Raptor Fair will include visiting opportunities with the birds, an owl pellet dissection station, a formal presentation from 4:30 - 5:30, arts and crafts, and other activities around the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve.
Over the years ACES has been home to several non-releasable raptors who become some of our best educators. This year we're dedicating a whole day to these incredible birds! Don't miss out on this exciting program for all ages!
Donations appreciated.
Want more Raptors? Register your 5 to 10 year-olds for special raptor-focused classes offered during the day on July 5th.
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In putting together these top ten lists ever week (meaning, as we all know, feeding the week's videos into the Animal Video Math Machine and re-posting the correctly sorted list), I've begun to notice certain weekly trends popping up. Last week it was, appropriately, animals dressed in Halloween costumes. Before that I think it was dogs fetching things? Listen. I'm not saying they're the smartest or most novel video trends, but they DO exist. I'm currently researching it all for my lengthy half memoir/half textbook called Anime Videos. It's going to be confusing having to explain that it's actually pronounced Ani-ME, like it's about animal videos and also me, not about "anime," but I feel like it's going to be worth it. Anyway, this week the trend seems to be "staged animal videos." Staged by humans to make the animals seem like they're doing a thing they're not doing. Usually I don't like these types of videos, but trust me when I say that we have some GREAT ones this week. One of them may even be the number one video? Who knows! (I know!) Click through to the list to find out!
10. Falling Baby Pandas
9. Dog Balances Things
8. Aligator Hugs
7. Squealing Puppy
6. Spinning Squirrel
5. Sad Pug
4. Ballerina Prairie Dog
3. Snapping Turtle Eats A Watermelon
2. Two-Legged Dog
1. Turtle Plays Piano
YESSSSSSSS! I could watch that turtle not play piano all day! Hahaha. The best part about that video is that the song features guitar as its main instrument. There is also some piano in there, but nooootttt really, mostly it's at the beginning when the turtle hasn't even started playing yet. You couldn't have just picked a piano-heavy song to play in the background, turtle? What's wrong with you! NOTHING? You're right, I'm sorry, nothing is wrong with you. You're the best. Some may say that it was an odd (crass, even) choice to put the two-legged dog at number two, but listen to this: Maybe it would have been pandering to put him at number one? So what if he has two legs! He's got his life together, hopping along without a care in the world. He doesn't need number one spot pity. He's fine. He's perfect. Don't worry about him. The little ballerina is also perfect, obviously, even though it is not a REAL ballerina and is just on its hind legs for the treat that sloppily comes in and out of frame. TREAT IN THE SHOT! Get that treat outta the shot! The sad dogs are wonderful, but the pug is slightly more wonderful because it sounds even more pathetic than the other one looks (which is SUPER pathetic). The rest of the videos explain themselves. Congratulations to all of our winners. You're all great. Especially the turtle playing piano. You're the best.


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By Natasha
Remember a few months ago when Tyga revealed he doesn't get along with former YMCMB labelmates Drake or Nicki Minaj? Well Drake just came for him on his new mixtape. And Tyga isn't having it. Deets inside, plus news about a brand new tour for Nicki Minaj and her rumored boo Meek Mill…
While you were sleeping, NYC was on fire with Fashion Week kickoff events, NBA All Star events, a Diddy and Snoop concert, a Kanye West concert…..and then the world received a present from Drake: A surprise mixtape.
It's called If You're Reading This It's Too Late. And he's holding back nothing on the 17-track project. He talks about all his enemies on the "Energy" track…and then there's that "6PM In New York" track. He talked about rappers who call the paparazzi to show off their outfits. And then he said this:
Yep…a diss at Tyga that alluded to his underaged girlfriend Kylie Jenner. So Tyga popped back on Twitter, and deleted it. But we've got the screenshot:
Ish is getting real…
Speaking of the Young Money camp, Nicki Minaj is making the news this morning due to a tour she just tipped off the media about. And yes, it's all in partnership with her rumored boo Meek Mill.
Nicki posted the above pic recently saying:
Why do ppl invest so much time & energy into other peoples' lives? Spend your time planning your future and living your dreams.
So why is she voluntarily posting publicly about this personal life she wants the public to stop commenting about? Well, we've learned she and Meek Mill are working on a co-headlining tour. And the first show is this Saturday, Valentine's Day, in NYC.
TMZ reports they're billing themselves as the "Hottest Rap Couple", and they have another performance date later this month in Charlotte. And then there's this:
We're told the couple wanted to do it together so they could, y'know — make twice as much cheese touring as a package deal. Also, it's easier to hook up this way.
Although they're co-headlining … make no mistake, Nicki's the bigger draw — and we're told she's getting paid almost double what Meek makes.
Were they friends before all the tour talk? Absolutely? Is it possible Nicki and Meek parlayed the friendship into making the public think they're dating in order to sell more tickets? Absolutely. It's also possible they're legit dating….
Nicki did an interview with Vogue.com recently who asked about their relationship. She responded:
Sometimes we hang out, and when we hang out, we have fun. [laughs] This is what I want to say about him: People think for some strange reason that we just started becoming friends recently. We've been friends for a very, very long time, and he's been around for a lot of things that I've gone through. And that's all I'll say about that.
She also talked about how she'll live differently this year and have some fun before the tour, after working so hard to get to this point
This year, I decided that I'm going to live my life. Because I love making music but I need to live my life, and I need to realize that people are going to talk about me no matter what. They don't know who I am. And it's kind of sad because I've done so much for so many people, but I haven't taken a moment for Onika. But this year, I'm taking a moment before the tour. I'm going out and having fun because none of this is guaranteed. I'm not living my life for social media and people who don't know anything about me anymore—for them to give me a stamp of approval. It doesn't matter to me anymore.
Well this should be interesting…
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I was wondering whether or not to learn Play2 Framework. I already know Ruby On Rails. The main criteria right now is to run a web-application that will use lots of code already written in Java.
Which one of Rails/JRuby or Play2 would be better when deploying on JVM? That is my main question. So far I have stumbled upon similar questions as below:
There are two criteria that I considered for selecting Play2:
For learning curve, definitely it would take more time for me to learn Play2 than just using Rails on JRuby. However, since Play2 is quite similar to Ruby On Rails, it would be fairly easy to map the concepts. Play2 provides type-safety, so some bugs will appear earlier at the time of development itself. I can choose either Scala/Java for development and also I can select different templates for HTML or JavaScript etc. For performance, I found something very interesting here.
I am getting a feeling that Play framework will perform significantly better that Rails/JRuby. Well, that remains to be seen for now.
I hope Play2 would be nice to learn.


text: Söfft is a renowned American footwear label dating back to 1927. It brings together premium leather, patented technology and meticulous craftsmanship for luxuriously comfortable footwear inspired by traditional, European design. Like all of the company's footwear, Söfft boots feature a natural leather-wrapped footbed so you can stay stylish on your feet from morning 'til night. For a fall/winter look that's sure to turn heads, look no further than this elegant collection.


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564 pages, 20 col maps, figs, tabs
Johns Hopkins University Press
This book provides the scientific basis for assessing the likelihood of gene flow among 20 important crops and their wild relatives. This comprehensive review is required reading for anyone who needs to make informed decisions on the implications of planting genetically modified crops in the vicinity of their wild counterparts. The crops discussed in the book include both major staple crops and minor crops that are nonetheless critical to food security. Among the crops reviewed are barley, corn, cotton, cowpea, wheat, pearl millet, and rice.
One chapter is devoted to each of the crops, detailing crop-specific information and relevant factors for assessing the probability of gene flow. The crop-specific reviews provide insights into the possible ecological implications of gene escape. For each crop, a full-colour world map shows the modeled distributions of crops and wild relatives. These maps offer readers, at a glance, a means of evaluating areas of possible gene flow. The authors classify the areas of overlap into three "gene-flow categories" with respect to the possibility of genetic exchange.
The authors present their findings systematically, without bias and judgment. The result is a book that will promote well-informed decision making and the conservation of wild relatives of crops. The book is particularly relevant to agriculture in developing countries, where most crop biodiversity is found and where current knowledge on biodiversity conservation is limited.
Given the ecological concerns associated with genetically modified crops, this reference will be essential for everyone working to feed a growing world population while preserving crop biodiversity.
A solid initial reference book for anyone dealing with, or interested in, the transfer of genes between cultivated and free-growing plants. This book will undoubtedly promote awareness on biodiversity in the context of plant domestication and cultivation. -- Marie-Josee Simard Evolutionary Applications 2010 This valuable work will serve as an important resource for biosafety regulators, crop breeders, and others involved in decision making for managing crop plants to preserve genetic diversity, particularly in developing countries that are centers of diversity for crop species. Choice 2010 This is a timely, well-edited compendium of information on major crops and gene flow between them and their wild relatives. -- Lytton John Musselman Plant Science Bulletin 2010 A useful compendium and a starting point for someone wanting detailed information on globally and economically important crops. Conservation Biology 2010 I highly recommend this book. It is a valuable resource that will draw the reader's attention to many issues. -- Mary Eubanks Economic Botany 2010
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MS Zaandam is named for the city of Zaandam, Netherlands near Amsterdam. It was built by Italy's Fincantieri yard in Venice and was delivered in 2000. She is part of the 'R-Class' and a sister ship to MS Volendam, MS Rotterdam, and MS Amsterdam.
MS Zaandam was christened by none other than Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley, in May 2000.


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There are many to-do systems, apps and tips. But most of them focus on planning tasks only. Very little is being said on executing plans let alone on improving them. Consequently, many people have "good" plans but struggle executing them. After a while they give up on planning and just get driven by others and deadlines.
Don't expect you will have a perfect plan before you execute it for the first time.
The Plan-Do-Measure-Improve cycle presented in the following pages will help you to understand how you can improve in planning and executing your plans. It is a recipe for getting better and better.
The aim of the planning step is to eliminate as many unimportant tasks as possible and plan the tasks that need to be done. Learn more
Many plans fail due to poor execution. Here are some tips that show you common obstacles and what you can do about it. Learn more
Reviewing what you have achieved at the end of the day is the simplest form of "measuring" and can yet be extremely powerful. Learn more
Executing and measuring your plan will give you valuable tips on how good the plan was and what can be improved. Learn more
Putting it all together
Find some tools and templates that will support you putting all parts of the Plan-Do-Measure-Improve framework (PDMI) together. Learn more
The Plan-Do-Measure-Improve framework (PDMI) gives you tips and tools so you can analyse your own performance with the aim of improving on it. I have deliberately separated this from schedules and to-do systems as you can use it with any of those and even without having any to-do system.
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Engineering News
- BEST scholar and electrical engineering major Alejandro Colina-Valeri got swept up in soccer fandom in Lyon, France as part of his experience in the Tufts in Talloires program.
- Research from Tufts University on a non-invasive optical imaging technique that detects changes in cellular metabolism is featured by the National Institute of Health's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
- The Science and Engineering Complex at Tufts was awarded LEED Gold certification, making it one of the most energy-efficient buildings of its kind in the United States.
- Civil engineering major and BEST scholar Talisa Watts reflects on her first week in France as part of the Tufts in Talloires program, and how she's learning to communicate in spite of a language barrier.
- Professor Steven Chapra received the 2018 Engineering Seymour Simches Award for Distinguished Teaching and Advising.
- Bridge Professor Susan Landau spoke to Open Source about her career and evolutions in cybersecurity.
- Emily Airoldi, who received a master's degree in Engineering Management at Tufts Gordon Institute this year, reflects on her experience in the program.
- Professor of the Practice Ronald Lasser received the 2018 Henry and Madeleine Fischer Award for Teaching Excellence in the School of Engineering.
- Professor David M. Gute traveled to India this spring to explore new ventures in the field.


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To become a Sales Clerk at Bath and Body Works, so I can use my skills and experience to assist in maximizing the company's sales.
Aug 2009 - Present
High School Diploma upon graduation, May 2012
Pine View High School
Aug 2009 - Present
Work experience
Dec 2011 - Present
Sales Support
Red Robin
A part-time job where I help other co-workers through running their food, seating guests, taking orders, and bussing tables. Teaching me to problem solve through deciding and seeing what needed to be done first in the most timely manner.
2005 - 2011
Either Orr, Inc.
A family owned company where I learned how to manage my time and succeed at fulfilling a costumer's needs.


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September 14, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Three Separate Cat Cruelty Incidents in Bartlesville, Okla.
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for three recent acts of animal cruelty involving cats in Bartlesville.
The Cases: The Bartlesville Police Department gives the following account: Bartlesville police are requesting the public's assistance in finding the individuals responsible for three separate cases of cat abuse that have occurred over the past month in the city:
On Aug. 10, motorists called police to report that they saw a man point a handgun at a caged cat while standing on Sunset Boulevard. Police discovered a severely wounded and caged cat who had been shot in the head about 9 a.m. off Will Rogers Road near Sunset Boulevard. The cat was described as a gray, neutered male about 2 years to 3 years old. Witnesses described the gunman as a black male about 30 to 40 years old, wearing a doo rag on his head. A gold-colored sport utility vehicle was reportedly parked nearby. The cat—a male, neutered gray cat, obviously kept as a pet--had to be euthanized due to the extent of his injuries.
On Aug. 22, at about 3:45 p.m., witnesses reported to police that people were throwing kittens out of a moving vehicle in the area of Rogers Avenue and Herrick Street. The vehicle used in the incident was described by one witness as a green pickup truck, possibly an El Camino.
On Sept. 3, at about 9:30 p.m., a witness reported that she saw three teenage boys swinging and dragging a large, white cat by a string. The incident occurred near a shopping area in the 3000 block of Southeast Frank Phillips Boulevard. The cat was partially blind, and veterinarians have not been able to determine whether or not his blindness was due to the tightly-wrapped fishing wire around his neck, or if he was previously blinded. The cat is recuperating.
Animal Cruelty: Getting the serious attention of law enforcement, prosecutors and the community in cases involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in protecting the community. The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms violations to battery and sexual assault.
"There is no excuse for wounding or killing defenseless animals and animal cruelty is a felony-level crime with serious penalties and consequences for the individuals involved in such despicable acts in Oklahoma," said Cynthia Armstrong, Oklahoma state director for The Humane Society of the United States. "We hope our reward will help find the perpetrators of these horrible crimes."
The Investigators: The Bartlesville Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Officer Rita Harvey at 918-332-6903.
Resources: The HSUS Animal Cruelty Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about the connection between animal cruelty and human violence while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. To see information on statistics, trends, laws and animal cruelty categories, go to humanesociety.org.
Media Contact: Pepper Van Tassell: 240-751-0232; firstname.lastname@example.com


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From gamerstemple.com: The visual artistry is second to none, the combat is tight and fun, and the world is massive, but Darksiders II isn't the game it could have been.
N4G is a community of gamers posting and discussing the latest game news. It's part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today's pop culture.


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Daniel Murphy's MRI today revealed a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring. Murphy initially felt discomfort in his leg during batting practice Nov. 11. The Mets say he would skip winter league ball in Puerto Rico and will be ready for spring training.
it is expected Murphy will compete for the left field job this spring, perhaps enter a platoon with Fernando Tatis.


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Financial Planning And Services
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A professional who provides financial services to customers is known as a financial adviser. The term financial adviser is comprehensive and includes different professionals related to the finance industry such as investment advisers, brokers, accountants, insurance agents and financial planners.
Depending upon the training they have had and the licenses they have secured, financial advisers provide different financial services to customers. A customer is also known as a client in financial services industry.
In the U.K, three main bodies award qualifications for financial advisers. Chartered Insurance Institute, the foremost of the three, offers professional financial services qualifications to all levels, from beginner to degree. The second is the IFS School of Finance, which offers alternative courses and qualifications in selected specialist areas including mortgages and equity release. The third is the Institute of Financial Planning, which offers the Certified Financial Planner qualification.
Financial advisers in the U.K were required to clear a series of examinations and receive a Certificate in Financial Planning (which was formerly known as the Financial Planning Certificate) or the Certificate for Financial Advisers. Furthermore, they were required to be authorized by the Financial Services Authority, before they would be allowed to practice. This was replaced recently with a new standard of qualification classed as Diploma. Usually a diploma holder or higher qualified adviser will have Dip FA or Dip PFS after their name.
In the United Kingdom, the most widely accepted highest standard qualification for financial advisers is the title Chartered Financial Planner.Tied advisers are allowed to recommend only the financial products marketed by the company they represent. They might be employed by that company or work for that company under a type of self-employment contract. Restricted advisers are similar to tied advisers, except that they represent a number of different companies. Also, they may choose not to recommend certain structures of investment or to not advise on the whole of the market, which makes them restricted. Also, the independent adviser must offer clients the choice of paying a fee for advice about products.
Financial advisers in the U.K typically provide financial services such as;
Pensions & Self-Invested Plans
Mortgage Advice
Inheritance Tax
Discretionary Investment
Life Assurance
Manchester being a popular city, a financial adviser Manchester offers is usually reliable and offers a proven track record. The financial adviser Manchester city can provide would typically be recognized and trusted. Similarly with Brighton, a financial adviser Brighton offers would be dependable. Any financial adviser Brighton can provide would typically have a proven track record and would be recognized from the authorities.
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How often do you have services?
We have services every Shabbat evening at 7:30pm.
How many Rabbis does B'nai Sholem have?
We have not had a Rabbi since the late 1980's. We do have a team of dedicated lay leaders to lead our services.
How many members does B'nai Sholem have?
We currently have about sixty families drawn from a six county radius..
What do I get for my membership dues?
Oodles. Our Leadership and members will be there to support you through life's challenges and joys. You will also be supporting our synagogue and the great programs we offer. Our members find they get back much more than they pay for.
How do I join B'nai Sholem?
What if I can't afford membership dues?
We have payment plans and dues reductions available for anyone who needs it. Contact either of the membership co-chairs above for a confidential discussion and more information. No one will be turned away due to their inability to pay.


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Do-It-All Skincare Line Osmosis Receives Patent for Prevention of Cancer/
We douse ourselves in serums, moisturizers and masks on a daily basis, but now we have access to skincare that doesn't just treat but prevent. And by "prevent," I'm referring to cancer, a disease that spares no one.
Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare was the recent recipient of an official patent for three of their Catalyst products, the first-ever DNA repair serums, now patented as "systems and methods for preventing cancer and treating skin lesions."
Offering an acceleration in skin rejuvenation and repair due to their recovery of damaged DNA. The serums will also build collagen and elastin in the skin all while improving scarring, skin tags, actinic keratosis (some of which may develop into skin cancer) and other skin disturbances relating to DNA damage. Also using Zinc Finger Technology™ (ZFT) to repair DNA damage, ZFT assists in the production of proteins and antioxidants within each cell. The combination of amino acids and key co-factors improve wound healing, lighten pigmentation, reduce visible capillaries, and stimulate collagen and elastin production through a revolutionary process.
Catalyst Key Benefits & Features:
- Rebuilds Collagen - Catalyst provides the building blocks needed for perfect collagen formation which then replaces the damaged strands to rejuvenate the skin.
- Sun Protection - Never before has DNA repair been so effective that it actually prevents UV damage to the skin better than any sunscreen. Catalyst can provide the equivalent to an SPF 14.
- Pigment Control - By repairing the DNA responsible for hyperpigmented cells, Catalyst restores normal skin tone.
- Heals Capillaries - Some "broken" capillaries can be "fixed" through zinc finger restoration of the damaged triggers involved.
- Prevents Scarring - The ability to regulate collagen and improve repair can re-activate scar remodeling.
- Heals the Skin - You will find a wide variety of imperfections on your skin disappear with repeated applications of Catalyst including skin tags.
Prices range from $90-$100. Purchase online or visit their website to locate an authorized skincare professional near you.


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Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning
1. Provides for an increase in Access to education for those who otherwise
have no other opportunities due to work, family or physical limitations.
2. Provides for a modality of instruction better suited for certain learners.
3. Greater flexibility for scheduling learning-Students can determine time and place of "classtime" .
4. Greater flexibility in location for study-Students can engage course at home or work or on campus or at a library.
5. Distance Education is Learner Centered -DE places responsibility for learning with the learner who must be more active and self directed.
6. Facilitates greater learner-instructor interaction.
7. Increased interaction with classmates.
8. Facilitates Pedagogic Development-Individual Instructor Development.
9. Produces a carry over effect into the regular classroom of imporved pedagogic techniques.
10. Opportunity to develop technology competencies for instructors and learners.
11. Access to global resources and experts via internet communication and Internet resources.
12. Allows for the internationalization of learning opportunities.
13. Centralized resources can produce higher quality materials for distribution .
14. Has the potential to equalize access to education.
Most studies indicate that those taking asynchronous or the fully online classes are within 30 minutes of the campus offering the class online. The reason for their choice of this mode of instruction has more to do with the inability to make a commitment to a fixed time and place. These classes are accessible from anywhere and at anytime, but, for most enrolled, it is the convenience of the temporal availability that has them select the fully online classes. These students are older (over 26 years) and most will work during traditional classroom hours. They require flexible learning schedules. They demand professional development opportunities and classes to help them keep up with today's ever-changing work environment.
Students come to college for various reasons. They could be interested in changing careers, or they might simply want to expand their knowledge base for work or personal reasons. They might want to expand their cultural background, learn a new language, or start a degree program that was postponed due to family or career needs. Their main reason for choosing distance education as a delivery method is that they want to learn at their own pace or at a time and location that is convenient to them.
A majority of distance learning students are female and many are single parents who want to stay close to home for various reasons. They might not be able to afford child care or must care for a confined relative at home. Other students are physically disabled and cannot easily travel to campus.
Some do not have the time, money, or educational background to come to campus. Distance education can capture an audience that has been uninvolved with formal higher education.
In many ways Distance Education makes education accessible and available for many people. In this manner it is particularly well suited to the mission of community colleges.
Advantages of Distance Education New
York to China
For the Chinese learner taking classes in English from instructors in the United States there are particular advantages and some disadvantages.
Disadvantages of Distance Education New
York to China
1. There are no additional disadvantages that exist for a class where the instructor is separated from the learners by a distance of 10,000 miles as compared to 10 miles or 100 miles.
There are many technical and legal issues to be resolved but there are no particular pedagogic problems specific to a New York to China distance education program delivered by means of the internet.
Morehead State University, Office of Distance Learning
The Advantages and Disadvantages of TV and Satellite Transmission in Distance Learning
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet and World Wide Web Delivery in Distance Learning
A Journey through the History of Distance Education
The Merits/Defects of Distance Education for Curriculum, Teachers, and Students: Yi-wen Chen
Accolades and Criticisms of Distance Education
Advantages and Disadvantages
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Ebeling, A. & Gubernick, L. 1997. "I got my degree through e-mail." Forbes, 159(12), 84-90.
Farnes, N. (Dec 1997). New structures reform higher education in Central and Eastern Europe: The role of distance education. European Journal of Education. 32(4), 379-396.
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Mitra, P. (1998). Virtual Diplomas. Far Eastern Economic Review, 161(30), 58.
Neal, E. 1999. "Distance Education." National Forum, 79(1), 40-44.
Noble, D. 1998. "The coming battle over online instruction." Sociological Perspectives, 41(4), 815-818.
Opitz, M. 1996. "Interactive distance learning: implications for the classroom teacher." The Clearing House, 69(6), 325-327.
Phillips, V. 1998. "Virtual classrooms, real education." Nation's Business, 86(5), 41-44.
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Van Dusen, G. 1997. The virtual campus: Technology and reform in higher education. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report Volume 25, No. 5. Washington, D.C.: The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
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Wilson, P. 1998. "To be or not to be? Selected economic questions surrounding distance education." American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 80(5), 990-993.


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|Among the high spots: visiting elegant Bath
What are the plus points? It certainly runs through some delightful and varied countryside - the lush, green woods and pastures of Berkshire, then the open Wiltshire downs, the more rugged terrain as you near Bath and the lovely River Avon to Bristol. Some decent towns too: affable little country places like Hungerford and Devizes, historic Bath and - our favourite - the live-wire Bristol.
The Caen Hill flight is something to be remembered, too.
So what's wrong with it? The fact that there are so few moorings is the chief one. I don't mind nudging the bank, dropping down a plank and banging in pins, but I could certainly do with a few more places where I could tie up up to some rings or Armco and feel safe in leaving the boat for a day or three without worrying that some passing speedster wouldn't rip its pins out. (And it happens, we passed six or seven boats adrift or on the brink of it.)
It's a special pain if you have a deep drafted boat like ours - there are many stretches where you simply get bored of trying to get near enough to the side even to put a plank down, only to find you can't, you're grounded and you have to wrestle back into midstream.
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And as I've said before, I found the lines of 'continuous moorers' from Bradford on Avon through to Bath utterly depressing.
The point about the K&A is that visiting it is a serious commitment. A tiny minority will want to risk their boats coming back to the network on the estuary crossing to Sharpness; the rest will go down and canal and then back again. That should be an enjoyable summer's worth of cruising with the chance to vary the route each way - to moor in different spots, leave the boat and visit other towns, take country walks and so on. It's very far from that at the moment


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6 Creative Ways to Use Cauliflower
The tender texture and the slightly sweet flavor of this wintry vegetable make it an ideal ingredient for eating raw in a salad, pureeing into soup, or even rounding out a pizza. And though it easily breaks down into bite-size pieces, we've got a whole (hint, hint) new way of cooking it.
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Aside from the familiar white variety, cauliflower can be golden orange, purple, or light green (a cross between cauliflower and broccoli sometimes called broccoflower). Orange cauliflower contains more vitamin A than white, while purple is rich in the same healthy flavonoid found in red wine.
Deep thoughts
Mark Twain once wrote, "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education." And, indeed, the bumpy head of a cauliflower does look like a brain (and is also called, appetizingly, the curd). Look for heads that are tight and compact, with no dark spots and fresh, firm leaves fanning around them. If there are any small blemishes, gently rub them away with a grater or a microplane.


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You can have any not very large animals. What your heart desires! Everyone has a different idea of beauty,someone likes snakes and spiders,while others aversion to them,some people don't like cats,while others are doted. Choose!
Tip: don't have a large dog(St. Bernard,newfie,Alabai,TO,dog, etc),it will not be very comfortable in a Studio apartment and sled or hunting dogs without the proper amount of physical loads will be blown flat.
Any – that to which the soul is. Well, except for horses, cows, etc.))). Mini-Pigi and the dwarf goats thrive in the room.
Your apartment for an animal – it is only a lair, a place to sleep. In the den should be a place for the animal to lie down – I have not seen the apartment, the area which would be smaller than 2×2 meters (this space for VERY large dogs, all others have less). I think that if someone has so little apartment, they are not the problem, "what to make", while "as to the apartment itself to get".
When we (and animals) sleep – we absolutely no difference how many square metrofocus our beds and how many rooms these meters are divided. Continue reading
Pets and animals
Why do we have the need to communicate with our smaller brethren? Who knows. But the fact remains, for thousands of years a number of us have neighbors. Sometimes it's loyal friends and servants, benefactors and sometimes guards, sometimes amusing companion or interesting object of observation. Before you make them, I would like to know what they bring, what is useful and what troubles can trap the one who decided to settle in my home "roommate".
Almost family members: Pets
Favorites rating – dogs. They lived near us for centuries. They were shepherds, guards, educators, hunters, and, in the end, just close friends. Over the years man and nature have brought dozens of breeds, each with their own talents, personality and appearance, its drawbacks. The choice of dogs is not a simple matter. To paraphrase a famous saying: "Tell me what kind of dog do you have, and I'll tell you who you are". Continue reading
Small animals
All animals are born small and home animals, including cats, animals and wildlife — huge elephants, and even the oldest predators – crocodiles. Today will talk about the little cubs of different animals.
Baby orangutan
The family of these monkeys migrated from Africa 15 million years ago and ended up in South-East Asia much earlier people. Infant orangutan with mother live to about 6-8 years. In natural conditions their age reaches up to 30 years :
The habitat of meerkats, which belong to the family of mongoose mainly is an area of Kalahari desert located in South Africa. A newborn baby weighs only about 30 grams, and opens eyes only on day 14. Meerkats take friendship person, they can easily be tamed and they live in captivity for 10 years:
Polar bear
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The Sinclair Men, 2
Chris Sinclair broke Erica's heart. The only woman he has ever loved. Since that awful moment he has spent every waking moment thinking about her and wishing he could have another chance.
Erica cannot forget the love she felt at the hands of Chris, but her memories are plagued by his betrayal after he took her innocence. When they meet again, the attraction is as strong as ever. But Erica refuses to give herself easily to the man who broke her heart.
When Chris's father is rushed to the hospital, Erica and Chris learn how quickly life can change. Instead of dwelling on the past they move into a future together. But how long can they last? With Erica's desires increasing, can she find it in her heart to completely trust Chris or will they be doomed to repeat the past?
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I loved the first book in this series, Blaze's Second Chance. This one was no different. As with the first one, Taking His Woman is a second chance at love story. My favorite kind. As the title suggests, Chris Sinclair is taking back the heart that he broke when he scorned the love that Erica unselfishly gave to him.
Erica gave her innocence to Chris, a notorious playboy. Then, afraid of the powerful desire he feels for her, he pushes Erica out of his life by scoffing at her feelings. "It's just sex", he told her. Erica was horrified at the way he used her…so she ran. Yet, Chris never forgot the blazing passion they shared.
Despite his brutal betrayal, Erica has stayed true to Chris these last four years. Now, they are reunited and find that the old feelings are still there. After a bit of groveling they give in to those feelings and try to rebuild the relationship that Chris destroyed. But Chris has awakened a dark desire in Erica. A desire that she can't ignore yet neither can she express to her lover.
I loved this book. I enjoyed how humble the once arrogant Alpha male was in his remorse. He was desperate to win back what he once threw away. Yet, the author never showed him as weak. Nor did Erica ask him to grovel. I liked that. She was a smart gal who saw her chance at the man she wanted. And she took it.
I enjoyed this steamy read. The sex was hot. But it was the fabulous characters and the second chance at love plot that made this book worth reading. Hey, my time is valuable so I'd rather not waste it on a story that's just about sex. No worries about that with this book. Taking His Woman is a wonderfully tender story.
I'd recommend this book to everyone who likes a little romance with their smexy.
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This is the second book in the series. Chris is kind of a matchmaker and he's pretty ruthless. What changed the confirmed player into such a romantic? Throwing away his own ideal mate due to sheer stupidity. When Chris fell in love with Erica he pushed her away rather than embrace his feelings and has regretted it ever since. Circumstances have provided him with a second chance at the only woman he'll ever love. Does he have the guts?
Erica won't be used and discarded again. She's never really had another serious relationship since Chris ripped her heart out. That was enough pain for a lifetime. Older and wiser, can she trust Chris again?
I'm all for second chances, but this story didn't grab me the way I'd hoped. I'm not sure if it was background static from the other stories woven throughout or if I just didn't feel the chemistry. The age difference was significant, and a zinger relayed to the reader early in the story was never addressed at all. While I enjoyed the continuation of the series as well as the story of Chris and Erica reconnecting, and the sex was steamy and got more so as the couple experimented, I was left feeling disconnected.
Posted by Unknown on 10th Nov 2012
I just don't get this one…now don't get me wrong…the steam was great and once these two made up, they were great together. What I don't get is the fact that a 37 yr old man that has played the field his whole life could suddenly realize how great "the one" is and then throw her away. I was still unsatisfied with Chris' explanation and his justification for being a complete and utter D-bag…Rant out.
Erica was a character I could get into a lot more than Chris: A nice girl from Nowheresville who left a crap life for something better. She thought she had found it in Chris Sinclair, the older gentleman at work who wooed her and charmed her and then took her virginity only to toss it back in her face. Three years have passed and she still loves him and has never been with anyone else.
Vacationing with friends, Chris sees her on the beach and decides now is the time to claim her back. Why now? This was never answered…but they proceed in having dinner just as friends. Well, Chris did not do nearly enough groveling for my liking, but it seems a theme in books I have read lately: Treat them like shit, they stick like shit.
In the end, I enjoyed their smexing much more than the plot. The jumps from here to there had me scratching my head a bit, but I went with it and then got me sweet HEA. Enjoy!


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It comes as no surprise that this browser toolbar has been developed by Mindspark. This developer has built a reputation for releasing toolbars that serve no purpose. Recently it has released several new toolbars that you should not install, and remove if necessary. RecipeSearch Toolbar, MyNewsGuide Toolbar, FindYourMaps Toolbar, and many others are all considered malicious, so you should definitely remove them as well. On a side note, the company also develops unreliable desktop utilities and mobile apps that you should avoid. You can view the full list of Mindspark's products at Mindspark.comInternetSpeedUtility Toolbar screenshot
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If you get your computer infected with InternetSpeedUtility Toolbar, it will automatically change your default homepage and the search provider to Ask.com. But the problem is that the search engine has been tampered with, which means that the developers made it to show customized search results. The toolbar's promotional website at Internetspeedutility.com contains information stating that the toolbar does not collect personal information, serve or facilitate ads, or monitor a user's behavior. This may be true, but nothing is stopping them from changing this policy.
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InternetSpeedUtility Toolbar is not an application that will benefit your browsing experience. Once installed it will change your homepage and search engine, which is very annoying. Its search engine cannot be trusted, because it has been tampered with. Lastly some of the websites it promotes contains commercial ads which are unreliable in nature. Thus, we suggest that you remove InternetSpeedUtility Toolbar as soon as possible. Use our manual removal guide to delete the infection, and do not forget to download our suggested anti-malware scanner to check to see if everything is clean.
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