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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Ornament, $22
Give your face a 2 minute facial and say goodbye to your winter skin blues.
beautyblender Original + Mini Solid, $25
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Handcrafted in Lebanon, this soap-on-a-rope is next level status and comes in five elegant scents.
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This three-tier sugar scrub set hydrates, exfoliates and features their brand new holiday scents making you smell scrumptious.
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Hey guys!
Thanks so much for all of your kind support and notes about our first anniversary. We cannot wait to get photos back – and to get started planning the next one!
But in the interim – here's a warm invitation to meet up with food-passionate Georgians over beer. (Yeah, that's kinda our thing.)
The Georgia Organics conference is happening *right now* – a pretty awesome conglomeration of growers, producers, chefs, and pretty much anyone rad who loves good food. The conference is sold out – but there's no reason the conversations have to end there.
We're taking it to Harvest Farms for the afterparty!
Afterglow – the official afterparty gathering of the Georgia Organics Conference
2124 Bouldercrest Rd in East Atlanta – right off 285 [map]
10:30pm • Saturday, March 21
$10 donation for beer
Fundraiser: so more farmers can attend next year's conference!
Hosted by cultivateATL – a rad advisory board for Georgia Organics that rogueApron is super thrilled to be a part of.
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When Should Children be introduced to Competition?
In junior sports, competitive games make for an interesting debate. At what age should children be introduced to actual competition? Here, we shall look at the national game, football, as the example.
In England, the Football Association (FA) run leagues for teams starting at an Under-7 age level, however, the results of these games are not recorded in the traditional sense. No league table is maintained as games are played in a 'developmental' system – this, therefore, removes the threat of a heavy defeat being recorded which may discourage children from playing. It is the same at Under-8 level.
However, while there is no recorded league table until young footballers reach Under-12 level, competitive football is introduced at Under-9, when teams take part in cup competitions. Here, games are recorded and children begin to play for the reward of winning a trophy at the end of the competition.
Development to Competition
Many coaches and parents argue that competition is one of the key factors is aiding a young player's development. When there is something to play for, players build experience in playing under 'pressure' which, as any sportsperson will know, is completely different to playing without having an end goal such as a trophy or medal.
In the English FA's system, the idea is that players are given two years starting at the age of six (when they can first sign for an Under-7 team) until the age of eight of development games without the pressures competitive football. The result doesn't matter and players and coaches can focus solely on the enjoyment of the game, although it is only natural that teams still aim to win each individual game.
Once players reach the age of eight and move up to Under-9 football (at this point, the game format moves up from five-a-side to seven-a-side), they are gently introduced to competitive football with cup games on selected weekends. The majority of games are still 'development' games where results are not recorded.
Change in Mindset
Although players will always aim to win, it is the coaches where a change of mentality is most apparent. All, or at least most, youth coaches at junior level try to incorporate equal play, ensuring that game time is shared out as evenly as possible. When the games are 'uncompetitive', coaches are more willing to share game time but, as soon as there is an element of competition, are coaches still sharing minutes evenly or are they favouring the so-called better players?
Many do and, at the age of eight, how do players cope with sitting out all or a large portion of the game in favour of another child who the coach believes to be better? At such a tender age, there is still much more time to develop, but if such opportunities are taken away as the coach picks a team to win, as opposed to developing players, that player's development becomes stuttered.
It's Not Just the Coach
While the coach does make the final decision on who plays, parents can often be an influence on team selection – rightly or wrongly. Parents can often be split into two groups: those that just want their children to have fun and those that believe their children to be the best. Most parents fall into the first category, but there are some that come across overly pushy and, if their son or daughter does not play every minute of every game, you can be sure that the coach is all too aware of their disdain.
What you have to remember is that, at this early stage at grassroots level, coaches are volunteers and do not get paid for what they do. Many take up the role because they have a child that wants to play and no one else was forthcoming, so they decided to step up themselves. They do not hold aspirations of becoming the next Sir Alex Ferguson; they just want to allow children to play a game they love. So when unhappy parents begin to take it out on the coach they are left with a decision to make – do they bow to the demands of the parents? Explain why they made the decision and stick by their guns? Or decide that they don't want or need the hassle?
Sadly, competition can and, frequently, does make a game far more serious than it really needs to be and, ironically, it's not the players themselves that make it that way. Coaches and parents easily get caught up in trying to win, when all that children want to do is play and have fun.
Keeping Sport Fun
Competition can be fun and not for one second are we saying it is bad because, in many ways, it is good for the development of children by teaching them how to win and lose. However, many children do not react well to pressure at such an early age, which is why parents consciously choose not to sign them up to teams.
Instead, they opt for clubs kids can attend after school or during the holidays as they tend to enjoy a much more relaxed atmosphere where the focus is on having fun. Friendly games and the inclusiveness promoted is a big winner for parents that simply want to give their children the opportunity to have fun whilst being active, instead of sitting at home glued to a screen.
Many do acknowledge that grassroots football in England is far from perfect, and the FA is doing more to make the game as welcoming as possible. Is Under-9 football too early to introduce competitive football? Or should all competitive football wait until players reach Under-12 age when league tables are introduced (or possibly later)?


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Computing Science MRes
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2019/20 New Entrants, Part Time
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Course outline
The Masters by Research (MRes) is a part-time distance learning Masters Degree by research allowing graduates from disciplines related to Computing and I.T. to develop their subject specific and personal skills through a programme of guided and structured research studies. Delivered in the distance learning (DL) mode means that you will be able to access learning materials and interact with staff at the University remotely, using the latest technology and online resources. It is an intensive programme of research under the guidance of a research supervisor who is a specialist in the chosen area of research. The general area of your study must fit in with the overall 'flavour' of the award, but within that general area you will be able to specialise in a topic negotiated between you and your supervisor according to a 'Learning Contract'. The part-time route is very suitable for existing technologists, lecturers and teachers in academic institutions and may produce outcomes that are valuable to a current or potential employer. The distance learning mode of study is also suitable for learners whose situation allows them time to do online research but makes it more difficult to visit the University.
For further information contact Dr Justin Champion email@example.com
Course Fees and Finance
The expected study pattern on this programme enables you to complete modules totalling 90 credits in your first year of study and the other 90 credits in your second year of study. If you follow this pattern of study you will pay a fee of £3802.50 per year of study. You will be invoiced for the modules that you register for each year, so if your study pattern is different from the expected pattern, you will pay more or less each year accordingly.
If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.
Alumni Discount: If you have previously completed an undergraduate degree with us, you may be entitled to a discount off your course fee for any subsequent postgraduate taught course. For further information please contact Graduate Relations."
Postgraduate Loans:
Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a loan of up to £10,609 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. You won't have to start repaying the loan until you are earning more than (currently) £21,000 per year.
For more information and how to apply click here.
Course content
The MRes programme by distance learning is demanding. The distance learning MRes usually takes a minimum of two years to complete in the part-time mode and the maximum period of registration for part-time study is five years. The course structure is heavily negotiated throughout so that it fits what you are interested in. As with all research you will proceed at a pace that suits you, within the guidelines given above. You will need to be highly motivated and personally well-organised. The Programme begins with the Applied Research Methods which provides the research training you will use on the remainder of the course. This runs in September each year, so the middle of September is the normal start time. You will draw up a Learning Contract with your supervisor after the Applied Research Methods. The remaining modules are taken sequentially.
It is possible to finish the Programme with the award of Pg. Certificate after successfully completing the first two modules, a Pg. Diploma after two more modules and the Masters by Research after successful completion of the Masters Dissertation.
Entry requirements
Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related computing discipline
If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work.
If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.
Graduate destinations
Currently we support research in the following areas of Computing Science, although these are not exclusive: Enterprise, Knowledge and Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Computer Games Programming, Software Engineering and Mobile Systems, the Internet of Things, Networks, Cybercrime and Embedded Systems, Web, Multimedia and Interactive Systems. As an MRes graduate. you would be well suited to a career in any of these areas, or for Computing research in general. The completion of the award often leads to a student being enabled to undertake a further two years of research for the award of PhD. The MRes will gain you exemption from the research methods training course that PhD students usually have to take and will allow you to move directly to PhD study without going through the MPhil to PhD transfer, thereby reducing the time taken to complete the PhD by one year in most cases.
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Sound Rooms
Tools and technologies for creating your own Sound and Light room in a Spa or Therapy Room.
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Sound Lounge
Sound Lounge – Combination Sound Chair, Sound Table and Mat.
The Sound Lounge is profoundly effective for a wide range of issues (besides just relaxation).
It is being used by some of our customers with Veterans from the VA and has changed their lives completely. It has been extremely effective for muscular pain, fibromyalgia, neurological issues, and Parkinson's. It has also been really helpful for anxiety. If you have anything going on emotionally it will be gone within 10 minutes. And with David's music it just feels incredible.
Made with a top of layer of memory foam – The cushiest sound mat ever (seriously). The memory foam creates a full body print for optimum comfort and wraps around your body so you get maximum contact and transmission of the vibrations into the body. When you simply just lay down, even before it is turned on, people just sigh… it is so comfy. And with the memory foam it wraps around your body so better so you get maximum contact with the vibrations.
All speakers mounted based on Golden Mean ratios. Your body instantly recognizes these Sacred Geometry patterns found in nature and throughout your own body.
Comes with:
• Lounge Mat (with Transducers mounted inside). You can actually lay the mat on the floor or a massage table or even your bed.
• Cot – You can have it lay down flat so you could even lay on your stomach. Or, you can tilt up one side so it becomes a lounge.
• Amp – Plenty of power to rock your boat.
• 4 CDs – CDs by David Gibson that are unbelievably effective, beautiful and heart opening.
Sound Lounge – Pro Version with Medical Grade Neoprene for effortless cleaning
Pro Sound Lounge with Medical Grade Neoprene. Combination Sound Chair, Sound Table and Mat.
With all CD's and Headphones
Same as above but comes with:
• Medical Grade Neoprene that can be easily wiped down after a session.
• WAV Player pre-loaded with:
– 12 Music CD's specifiically designed for the Lounge with maximum bass. CLICK HERE to see the full list.
– 12 Cymatic Frequency CDs – For issues ranging from Muscles to Endocrine Glands. CLICK HERE to see the full list.
• Professional Headphones (see below for description). Ideal headphones for David's music and the lounge combination.
Miracle IQube
The Miracle IQube has two sets of Tesla like coils wrapped around 9 inert noble gases, which creates a powerful scalar wave field in the room. It is modulated by a wide range of higher frequencies. However, you can also use the Voice Analysis software to create frequency remedies based on your own assessment. These frequencies are then transmitted into the room via the scalar waves.
The Miracle IQube is about the gradual upliftment, heart opening and awakening of humanity by conscious entrainment with coherent instruments. The Miracle IQube will dissolve the yo-yo effect of the highs and lows of the endless seeking for transformation, enlightenment, even passion to a consistent and stable experience of love and joy.
Comes with a nice case, Voice Analysis software, and online training.
The Light Labyrinth
The Light Labyrinth™ incorporates complex computer generated programs of stunning light and color effects, which are projected into the fractal planes and fissures of medium to large quartz crystals.


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Creating unique spaces is our obsession
I was thrilled to receive a phone call from this client. I had worked with them in their business life and had always respected them. To be invited into their home was a real privilege.
The home had been commissioned and built by PTW in the mid-1970s and was a fabulous example of contemporary Australian architecture of this period. However, their life had progressed, their children had moved out of home and they were entering a new chapter of their lives.
The brief was to design the home to be sympathetic to the original architecture and to create an oasis for them to enjoy as a couple rather than as a family. The client loved the transformation and I'm thrilled to still call them clients as well as friends. In fact after the renovation their children tried to move back in!
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Have an idea? Do you crave to build something? Join us, each Wednesday this summer, for a semester of Startup School. Learn from the best in the industry about what it looks like to start your own company and how to do it well.
9 classes taught by the best in the industry, 9 lunches, a t-shirt, and invaluable networking.
Many people think entrepreneurship is glamorous. Truth is, entrepreneurship is hard. Really, really hard. While it can be an incredible experience - the opportunity to build a better future, being in control of who you work with and how you work while experiencing the direct connection between effort and results, you must be prepared for the journey. This class will be all about starting off and what to expect.
It is imperative that a company's legal affairs are in order, particularly for an emerging growth company that is likely to face increasingly intense due diligence in connection with its capital raises and its ultimate exit event. The session will address the key issues facing startups, provide expert advice on how to avoid and troubleshoot the common pitfalls, and discuss best practices for structuring your startup for longevity and profitability.
What will take your startup to the next level in terms of acquisition and revenue lie in this very important practice. What your end users want and need are sometimes two very different things. Learn how to focus on what provides immediate value for "Earlyvangelists" of your product or service, and how to make this an ongoing part of your business model.
Your brand IS your customer's experience with your company, which is why it's essential to develop a go-to-market plan that includes customer journeys and empathy mapping before launching. This Branding/Go-To-Market class will introduce you to key concepts and tools that will ensure you are reaching the right people and creating experiences that will drive measurable growth.
Learn the various forms of investment and the Investor & Entrepreneur perspectives for each, to set a foundation for your capital raise. Learn best practices for conducting a capital raise, everything from pitching tips, to valuation discussions, and key metrics to address in order to get the right partners in your round. Lastly, we'll de-code "venture speak" and see what types of businesses are best funded through venture, bootstrapping, bank loans, grants & the variety of other forms of funding.
Building a company from scratch takes money. The need for cash is always right in front of you. The very best place to get money is from those early adopter customers. We will explore strategies to gain those first few critical customers. These customers are the first stop on the road to success. This class will give you the ideas you need to get them.
Atlanta Tech Village is building a thriving ecosystem in the tech community. Our mission is to support and inspire entrepreneurs to achieve success through a community that promotes faster connections between talent, ideas and capital. Together, we will fuel Atlanta's rise to a top five tech startup center in the U.S.


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Current Projects
There are exciting things going on with the Consortium. Here is a sample of current projects:
Planning Ahead: Drafting a Five-Year Strategic Plan
During 2017-2018, the Consortium brought its members together to revisit and update the Consortium's Five-Year Strategic Plan. The year-long process allowed partners and staff to take a fresh look at the Consortium's mission and values, and identify priorities for the next five years. The plan focuses on three major strategic areas:
- Meeting Water Needs
- Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency
- Strengthening Regional Partnerships
The new plan renews the Consortium's commitment to providing effective public outreach on a wide variety of water-related issues and to ensure that those resources are accessible across the Consortium's tri-county service area. The Consortium Board voted to adopt the plan on October 3, 2018.
Interconnections Table Top Exercise
For the past seven years, the Consortium and its members have coordinated efforts region-wide to develop and update a GIS-based tool called the Interconnections Geodatabase. This tool can be used to evaluate and map regional emergency water supplies and ways to route water between systems during an emergency.
On October 24, 2017, the Regional Water Providers Consortium hosted an emergency preparedness training called the Interconnections Tabletop Exercise with on the ground staff from around the region. More than 40 staff from 13 water provider members had a chance to utilize the Geodatabase and make sure they were familiar with how it works. During the exercise, groups worked their way through a fictional scenario requiring use of the Geodatabase to resolve a major regional water supply disruption. The scenario focused participants' attention on crucial connections between water systems, and helped them identify locations for setting up emergency mobile water distribution and treatment systems.
This event was the most recent in a series of projects dating back to 2010, starting with the Interconnections Map and Evaluation Project. The Map and Evaluation Project resulted in the creation of the initial version of the Geodatabase. The 2017 drill is the second time that the Consortium has hosted a training exercise with the Geodatabase, providing new and existing staff the opportunity to practice before an actual emergency. The Consortium and its members received more than $2 million in Urban Area Security Initiative Grant funds through the federal Homeland Security Grant Program to obtain more than 15 pieces of emergency water treatment and distribution equipment as well as to build and update this tool.
#14Gallons Challenge
The Regional Water Providers Consortium's #14Gallons Challenge is a social media campaign encouraging people to have one gallon of water per person per day stored at home to last 14 days. While there are many other things that you can do to prepare for emergencies, water is the key ingredient to being prepared. People can survive for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. Experts predict that the Pacific Northwest is overdue for a major earthquake, which may severely damage water systems and other infrastructure. When this occurs, it could take two weeks or longer for emergency supplies to reach our region. This means that people should plan to rely on their own resources until help arrives. To participate in the Challenge:
- Obtain 14 gallons of water per person for their entire household.
- Take a creative photo with their emergency water supply.
- Post a creative photo of their family and water supply online (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with the hashtag #14Gallons, challenging three friends to do the same.
How-to Video: Accessing Water from Your Water Heater
In an emergency, such as a severe winter storm or an earthquake, your home's water service may be unavailable. In that event, your water heater could provide you with 30-80 gallons of water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. See how to safely access this source of water using the Consortium's most recent how-to video.
The Consortium Celebrates 20 Years
2017 marks the 20th year of the Consortium's existence. We celebrated by creating a video showing highlights from our work together. Watch the video here.
Drinking Water Advisory Look-up Tool
Sometimes, water quality can be threatened by a loss in pressure in the water system or bacteriological contamination. When this happens water providers issue a drinking water advisory or boil water notice to their customers. The Consortium developed a look-up tool to help the public determine if they are affected by the drinking water advisory. When no advisories are issued, the tool can be used to look up which water provider serves individual home addresses within the Consortium provider's service areas. Check it out here.
Population Estimate and Forecasts
The Consortium is working with Portland State University's Population Research Center to calculate population forecasts, and historic population and household estimates which will help water providers estimate future water demands. Water providers have unique boundaries so they typically can not rely on city population data. Did you know that the City of Beaverton has four water providers serving its residents?
Update of the Regional Water Supply Plan
For the next two years, the Consortium will be working to update the Regional Water Supply Plan. Originally adopted in 1996, and most recently updated in 2016, the plan provides a comprehensive, integrated framework of technical information, resource strategies, and implementation actions to meet the water supply needs of the Portland metropolitan area to the year 2050.


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Invitation of proposal for providing Yoga Instructor in ESIC Hospital, Tirunelveli
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A full time regular M.A (Yoga)/ M.Sc (Yoga) from a recognized University. OR
How to Apply : Interested Yoga Institutions are requested to submit their proposal alongwith Bio data of Yoga Instructor to be provided to this Hospital as well as exp. of the institution in the relevant field. Envelope containing the proposal will clearly mention the "Proposal fro providing Yoga Instructor" and address to Medical Superintendent, ESIC Hospital, Tirunelveli and it should be submitted on or before 26-12-2018 at 2 pm


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Kurt Elkan, 92, of Marietta
Kurt Max Elkan, born in Nuremberg, Germany, July 31, 1921, died at the age of 92, on Dec. 4 in Marietta. He was predeceased by his wife, Inge, and son, Marc. Kurt is survived by his daughter, Sandra Cummings and her husband Stephen; and daughter-in-law, Mindy Elkan. He was loved and will be remembered by his grandchildren: Michelle and Ben Needle, Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Elkan, Jeffrey and Carly Cummings, and Lisa and Issac Burger. He was very fortunate to have 12 great grandchildren: Alexis, Max, Maizy, and Remy Needle; Hadassah, Yanky, Menachem and Yosef Elkan; Riley and Payton Burger; and Gavin and Tyler Cummings. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Graveside service was held 11 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 8 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, with Rabbi Shlomo Elkan officiating. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.


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Crossing the threshold of the monastery today :
A time of mutual understanding, and of training.
An initial approach is proposed through various meetings and training courses.
The four stages of monastic initiation each includes a personal initiative and a community decision :
The postulant enters the Novitiate House which is the training location for the first five years. Postulancy is a time of discovery and getting used to each other which lasts about one year.
By receiving St Benedict's Rule and the monastic habit, the postulant begins her novitiate which lasts about two years. It is a time of training and of conversion to fraternal life; a time of putting down roots in the monastic tradition.
At this stage, the novice takes the vows of stability, monastic conversion and obedience. These three vows are taken for three years and received by the Abbess. It is a period of integration in the community and of deepening of the life of faith and of prayer. The last year is spent in the community.
This is a public and Church commitment, during a Eucharist presided over by a bishop or the abbot of a monastery. By taking the monastic vows in the hands of the Abbess, the professed nun commits herself for good within the community. She then receives the psalter, the cowl and the ring.
When the Lord calls …
"Listen, my son, to the precepts of the Master and incline the ear of your heart."
Thus begins the Rule of our Father St Benedict.
The ear of my heart opened on the day of my confirmation, with the help of the Holy Spirit. It enabled me to hear the Lord's call which was not completely clear and which I even at first rejected. But there you are, when the Lord speaks to our heart, he always ends up making himself heard. Then I started out on my path of understanding.
At the end of the three weeks, it was clear, my heart was overflowing with happiness. I said to myself: "It is here that I will serve the Lord, in silence and prayer.".


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YOUNG women in their late 20s or early 30s putting money into a workplace pension may end up with less money than their male counterparts, according to new research. A study by investment firm Fidelity International found that a woman's pension pot could be more than 10 per cent smaller than men's. -»
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Who needs Clearway Clinic? When you look up pregnancy on the internet it may be full of options. However, how can you decide which will be the best one for you?
Clearway Clinic provides all the things you need if you think you might be pregnant: a free pregnancy test, a free early, obstetric ultrasound and, for those actually test positive, free limited STD testing (for chlamydia and gonorrhea only) and treatment. We exist for the woman who thinks she might be pregnant but needs to have some vital answers before she makes a decision as to what she wants to do. Is she pregnant? If so, how far along is she? And, does she have an STD?
Wading through all the decisions necessary with an unplanned pregnancy can be very confusing. A pregnancy can affect so many people beyond the woman herself. What will her boyfriend or husband think? How about her parents? Even friends sometimes play a role.
A new baby can affect so many things. However, the first step for a woman is to find out if she is actually pregnant. A good, reliable pregnancy test, done by a medical professional is a great first step. Then, an ultrasound is necessary to discover if the pregnancy is actually viable, or will continue. Up to 25% of all early pregnancies are lost to miscarriage or some other type of malady.
It is vital for a woman to know if she has chlamydia or gonorrhea before she has an abortion. Both of these diseases can lurk at the opening of the cervix. A surgical abortion can carry those STD's up into the uterus, where they can develop into pelvic inflammatory disease and worse. It is good to get tested before that decision is even made.
At Clearway Clinic our doors are open wide for everyone who thinks they might be pregnant and needs good, reliable, medical information. We also provide compassionate and non-judgmental information.
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- Introductory Essay to London: A Poem and The Vanity of Human Wishes by Samuel Johnson
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168 ] Introductory Essay to London: A Poem and The Vanity of Human Wishes by Samuel Johnson1 There is an essay to be written on the quotations which Sir Walter Scott used for the chapter headings of his novels, to illustrate the wide reading and critical good taste of that novelist. It is a great many years ago – about thirty years ago – that I was struck by a quotation of four lines; I cannot now remember at what chapter of which of Scott's novels it is placed: His fall was destin'd to a barren strand, A petty fortress, and a dubious hand; He left the name, at which the world grew pale, To point a moral, or adorn a tale.2 It was not for a good many years after, that I read The Vanity of Human Wishes, but the impression which the whole poem made upon me was only a confirmation of the impression which the four lines had made upon me long before. These lines, especially the first two, with their just inevitable sequence of barren, petty, and dubious, still seem to me among the finest that have ever been written in that particular idiom.3 It is as dangerous to generalize about the poetry of the eighteenth century as about that of any other age; for it was, like any other age, an age of transition. We are accustomed to make a rough tripartite division between the poetry of the age of Pope, the poetry of sentimental philosophizing – Thomson, Young, Cowper – and the early Romantic movement. What really happened is that after Pope there was no one who thought and felt nearly enough like Pope to be able to use his language quite successfully; but a good many second-rate writers tried to write something like it, unaware of the fact that the change of sensibility demanded a change of idiom. Sensibility alters from generation to generation in everybody, whether we will or no; but expression is only altered by a man of genius. A great many second-rate poets, in fact, are second rate just for this reason, that they have not the sensitiveness and consciousness to perceive that they feel differently from the preceding generation, and therefore must use words differently. In the eighteenth century there are a good many second-rate [ 169 Introductory Essay to London poets: and mostly they are second rate because they were incompetent to find a style of writing for themselves, suited to the matter they wanted to talk about and the way in which they apprehended this matter. In such a period the poets who are still worth reading may be of two kinds: those who, however imperfectly, attempted innovations in idiom, and those who were just conservative enough in sensibility to be able to devise an interesting variation on the old idiom. The originality of Gray and Collins consists in their adaptation of an Augustan style to an eighteenth -century sensibility.4 The originality of Goldsmith consists in his having the old and the new in such just proportion that there is no conflict; he is Augustan and also sentimental and rural without discordance. Of all the eighteenth-century poets, Johnson is the nearest to a die-hard. And of all the eighteenth-century poets, Goldsmith and Johnson deserve fame because they used the form of Pope beautifully, without ever being mere imitators. And from the point of view of the artisan of verse, their kind of originality is as remarkable as any other: indeed, to be original with the minimum of alteration, is sometimes more distinguished than to be original with the maximum of alteration. Certain qualities are to be expected of any type of good verse at any time; we may say the qualities which good verse shares with good prose.5 Hardly any good poet in English has written bad prose; and some English poets have been among the greatest of English prose writers. The finest prose writer of Shakespeare's time was, I think, Shakespeare himself; Milton and Dryden were among the greatest prose writers of their times.6 Wordsworth and Coleridge may be cited, and Keats; and Shelley – not I think in his correspondence, but certainly in his "Defence of Poetry."7 This is not a sign of versatility but of unity. For there are qualities essential to good prose which are essential to good verse as well; and we may say positively with Mr. Ezra Pound, that verse must be at...


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On December 5, Hindustan Times carried a report about a Punjabi sub-inspector of police who was shot dead by three men when he confronted them about harassing his daughter. The report in the paper — http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx talks about how no help arrived despite his daughter, who also sustained injuries, as well as locals raising an alarm and calling the police.
In a commendable series of stories following the incident, HT followed this up the next day, with a front page report on the arrest of three men, including an Akali Dal general secretary. The report also mentioned the suspension of the local station house officer — http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Punjab/Day-after-cop-s-murder-Akali-leader-held-and-officer-suspended/Article1-969055.aspx
On the same day, the paper carried an editorial, 'No country for women' (http://www.hindustantimes.com/editorial-views-on/Edits/No-country-for-women/Article1-969423.aspx) which talks about how 'eve-teasing' is a euphemism for public sexual harassment, and is often considered a 'soft crime' and brushed under the carpet.
The editorial ties in very well with another report on the same day (http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndia/Punjab-police-ignored-ASI-daughter-s-Dec-1-complaint/Article1-969437.aspx), that said the local police had not taken any action on the sexual harassment complaint the girl had lodged with them. Not just that, they had not turned up despite repeated calls by frantic locals, giving the men a chance to come back again with a rifle and shoot the police officer in the chest. The report quotes locals as well as the girl and her mother. The last quote by the daughter, where she says she wants to shoot her father's killer however, could have been avoided.
The online version of the first report though (http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Punjab/Cop-shot-dead-trying-to-protect-daughter-from-molesters/Article1-968859.aspx), consistently uses the word 'tease' rather than 'harass' (she was stalked and several lewd comments were passed over the course of several days), which detracts from the serious nature of the crime.


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The "White Elephant" quest is another exclusive product of Mir Castle.
Паважаныя калегі! Музей «Замкавы комплекс «Мір» запрашае прыняць удзел у рабоце міжнароднай навукова-практычнай канферэнцыі.
The Mir Castle Complex Museum invites everyone to unravel the mystery of two chests during the quest with the same name.
The Mir Castle Complex is a unique monument of national culture of Belarus. In 2000 it was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The architectural ensemble of Mir includes a museum castle of the 16-20th centuries with 39 high-grade espositions, embankments, picturesque parks and a pond, a church and burial vault of the Svyatopolk-Mirsky Princes.
The Mir Castle Complex has a well-developed infrastructure: two conference halls for high-level events, a hotel with 16 luxurious rooms, a restaurant serving old cuisine, a souvenir shop with products of Belarusian craftsmen.
The museum offers both traditional excursions and dramatized tours. Moreover there is a ceremony called "Wedding in Mir Castle" which will make the happiest day of your life unforgettable.
Music and jousting festivals, as well as arts and crafts festivals have become traditional for the castle complex.
About 320,000 tourists visited the complex in 2018.
We invite you to discover Mir! The doors of Mir Castle are always open for those who are looking for bright emotions from communication with the living history of Belarus!
Museum working hours: from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. without days off. The ticket office working hours: from 10.00 a.m. to 5.20 p.m. without days off.
From 1st May to September 1st, 2019 the museum works from Monday to Thursday: from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., from Friday to Sunday: from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Ticket office opening hours: from Monday to Thursday: from 10.00 to 17.20, from Friday to Sunday: from 9.00 a.m. to 6.20 p.m.
In the period of the II European Games of 2019 from June 21st to June 30, 2019 the museum will be open from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. without days off. Working hours: from 9.00 a.m. to 6.20 p.m. without days off.
Discount Admission Day for all categories of citizens is on August 28th (Wednesday), September 25th (Wednesday), October 23th (Wednesday), November 27th (Wednesday), December 18th (Wednesday).
For adults – 4,00 BYN, for school and university students – 2,00 BYN.
Sanitary hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on August 29th (Thursday), September 26th (Thursday),
October 24th (Thursday), November 28th (Thursday), December 19th (Thursday).


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You can now take a tour of the College campus and view our excellent facilities in your own time with our new Google tour.
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Our Learning Resources Centre aims to meet the needs of a diverse range of students and boasts an impressive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, audio-visual equipment and IT facilities. There is a large area for quiet private study along with a group study area and an open access computer suite with loanable laptops. The LRC also offers printing, copying and scanning facilities, along with providing access to a number of online academic resources.
In addition to the LRC there are several IT suites. All PCs have access to the internet and our own virtual learning environment packed with course materials, links and college information. Students will also be provided with their own college e-mail account and there is Wi-Fi is available throughout the site.
The College has invested heavily in updating the campus and provides well equipped teaching rooms.
Facilities include a 110-seat lecture theatre, specialist technologies for media studies and excellent language and science laboratories.
Our art rooms provide students with the space to create, with a room also available for displaying art work.
There is also a prayer space available on site for our students to use.
There's a fully equipped Gym and Fitness Centre, full size Sports Hall and Dance Studio and lots of outdoor sports facilities, including a large artificial pitch.
The Studio is our fully equipped performance area, where Performing Arts classes take place and public performances are held. There is also a soundproof practice area for rehearsals.
The Tower houses music studios and practice rooms with a wide range of equipment and instruments, from pianos and violins to mixing desks and PC audio technology.
The Courtyard is our student social and dining area, where you will find a full meals service offering a daily changing menu, healthy options, themed weeks and a range of hot and cold sandwiches and salads. This is the place where you can relax, grab a drink, meet your friends – and even study!
It is also home to lots of fun lunchtime activities, such as Battle of the Bands competition, cake sales and fitness testing.
We provide car parking for students, with priority permits for those with a long journey to College.


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NOTE: This past webinar has now been archived. The recording can be viewed on YouTube or below for free.
Librarians are tasked with providing a wide variety of viewpoints and information. Sometimes there are conflicts with where and how children's books are cataloged to accommodate what parents and caregivers feel is right for their children. How do we balance open access, accurate classification, and ease of use for all families without discrimination? Learn about a variety of the issues surrounding this topic as well as ways to help navigate them in your library.
Sponsored by ALA's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Roundtable and Intellectual Freedom Roundtable.
This archived webinar was originally presented November 18th, 2015
Running time: 60 minutes
Learning Outcomes
- Thoughtful and engaging discussion about access to children's books
- Resources for staff on selecting controversial materials
- A variety of perspectives and scenarios to provide options for your individual library
Who Should Attend
Carolyn Caywood became a librarian in 1972 upon graduating from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1979 to be the Youth Services Coordinator. In 1984, she began managing Bayside Area Library and in 2000 also took on the NLS subregional library for the blind. She retired at the end of 2010. Caywood wrote a monthly column on library services to teenagers for School Library Journal from 1990 through 1998. In 2006, she was added to the Freedom to Read Foundation's Roll of Honor. Caywood is currently president of the Norfolk/South Hampton Roads chapter of PFLAG.
Peter D. Coyl is a District Manager with the Dallas Public Library. He has worked in public libraries for over 15 years and has served on a Library Board and been a school librarian. He earned his MSLIS degree (with a concentration in youth services) from Drexel University. Mr. Coyl served as Chair of the Stonewall Book Awards committee and is currently Chair of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table. He is a member of the American Library Association, Public Library Association, Texas Library Association and the Freedom to Read Foundation.
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View the recording on the OIF YouTube page
Tech Requirements
You'll need a stable internet connection and working headphones/speakers.
Kristin Pekoll, Assistant Director, Office for Intellectual Freedom at email@example.com or 312-280-4221.


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It has been a while since Charles Bireley was not the president of the Indian River School Board. In fact, Bireley has served that role faithfully for the past 10 years, and has held the seat for 15 of his 38 years helping direct the educational path for generations of students to pass through our local schools.
But James "Jim" Hudson now holds that seat, and he's ready to tackle pressing issues.
"I think the major goal to address is our population growth," said Hudson. "I think that's going to be a major thing. We're really growing — especially in the Georgetown, Millsboro areas. We've really got to tackle that. Hopefully, come up with some solutions."
Hudson previously taught and coached in the Indian River School District before becoming vice principal, and then principal, at North Georgetown Elementary School for 15 years, before retiring in 2009.
So, yeah, it would seem they found a solid replacement for an icon, which isn't always an easy trick.
We congratulate Hudson on his recent appointment, and have faith that he will help lead the Board into the future. We also enjoy the fact that Bireley continues to participate in the shaping of the area's schools as a member of the Board, and believe our local students are in good hands.


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3 judges to hear NC man's innocence claims
NEWTON, N.C. — A three-judge panel is hearing the innocence claims of a North Carolina man who's out on parole after serving almost 24 years of a life sentence for a rape conviction.
The hearing for Willie Grimes began Monday at the Catawba County courthouse with Grimes' lawyer saying a man who was charged last week with several rapes in the 1970s is responsible.
In April, the state Innocence Inquiry Commission ruled that enough credible evidence, including fingerprints that aren't from Grimes, exists to refer the case to the Superior Court judges. That panel will decide if Grimes should be declared innocent. Prosecutors say the fingerprints aren't enough evidence.
In July 1988, Grimes was sentenced to life behind bars for two counts of first-degree rape. He was released on parole in May.
Source: The Associated Press


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Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
On Friday, gold managed to post solid gains for the second day in a row, with spot prices climbing $15 per ounce to reach $1,238. Experts pointed to coming events like the Chinese New Year later this month as a potential source of demand for the physical gold market, but concerns about the stock market's poor start to 2014 also likely played a role in pushing the yellow metal's prices higher. SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) gained 1.1% in fulfilling its function of tracking bullion prices.
But of some concern was the fact that other metals underperformed gold. In contrast to recent days, silver didn't do as well as its more expensive sibling, as the iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT:SLV) gained about 1%, and spot prices rose $0.15 to $20.15 per ounce. Platinum-group metals were mixed, with platinum seeing modest gains of $7 to $1,405 per ounce, while palladium gave up ground, falling $2, to $726 per ounce. Relative weakness in platinum and palladium might have followed the unexpected decline in December auto sales, with automakers representing a huge source of industrial demand for platinum-group metals.
Even more troublesome, mining stocks failed to follow spot gold prices higher. The Market Vectors Gold Miners Index (NYSEMKT:GDX) fell almost 1%, with weakness among individual gold and silver miners across the industry. The conundrum that many mining companies face is whether they should hedge at current weak prices in order to rid themselves of the risk of still lower prices down the road. Given bullion prices that don't give them nearly as much profit potential compared to their costs of production, the temptation to lock in some profit is definitely there. But doing so would cap, or even eliminate, the benefit of rising gold prices for mining-company shareholders.
Looking forward, it will be important to see how producers react to a continued rise in gold and other precious metals prices. At some point, you might see mining companies restarting hedging programs, and if that happens, it could quickly take the wind out of the sails of even this modest gold rally.


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For every music production studio, the heart is always a laptop or a computer. There is so much you can do with your laptop in terms of music production. It does not matter where you are, a good laptop will always be an important part of your music production process. Moreover, getting the best laptop for producing music is important. To help you make an easy choice, here is the ultimate guide to buying laptops for music production: Buying Laptops for Music Production Set your budget How much do you intend to spend on your music production laptop? It should be something within the range of getting you a goodmachine. For a music laptop, you simply need the best and you should be ready to spend on it. Therefore, when you make your budget make sure that you are flexible. But as much as you need the best laptop, it should not cost you all your savings to get one. Specifications What are the best laptop specifications for your music production laptop? There is an array of laptops out there, but not all of them would be best for your music needs. The difference comes with different specifications. Some of the most important things to look for are RAM, speed and storage space. Since your intention is to produce the best music possible, you should go for a laptop with superior specs. Anything with at least 4GB RAM, a speed of 4GHz and more than one terabyte storage space would be ideal for you. If you can afford to buy a laptop with better specs than this, the better for you. What brand should you go for Laptops come in different brands and models. In fact, you may find it extremely difficult choosing one brand from the other. It is a matter of personal preference on what brand you choose. Some of the major brands include Dell, Toshiba, HP, ASUS, Lenovo, Apple Mac, MSI and Samsung. Of all these, Apple Macs are more popular with music producers. However, as long as you get what you want from another brand then that would be a good choice for you. Software compatibility With music production, you will have to use quite a number of software. Some of them will run on your laptop. As you make your choice for a laptop, ensure that its default programs and Operating System will be compatible with all music software you will be using. Ask the experts for advice Sometimes it is helpful that you ask an expert for help. If you know someone who is already in music production, then you should ask them for help with the best music production laptop. Such a person has a lot of experience and would be glad to give you some professional advice. Conclusion For music production, nothing should be taken for granted because every aspect will determine the kind of music you will finally have. For the laptop, you have to be very keen with your decision. You should only buy the very best because getting customers could solely depend on that one decision.
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How To Buy A Midi Keyboard For Mobility
A studio deserves the best instrument the owner can afford. Likewise, a music tutor who is always on the go can own a few music instruments which help them to have an easy time with their classes. One of such devices is a midi keyboard. So, if you are such a music tutor and in need of this device, visit the 10 of the best midi controllers on the web to see the one that suits you best. Alternatively, use the following tips to buy the best. How to buy a midi keyboard for mobility Check from review websites One is bound to make a mistake if they attempt to buy items without the right information. One of the best informers when it comes to choosing the best goods and services are the review websites. Their top lists are usually well researched and will give up to date information. Furthermore, they categorize various products depending on different parameters like a midi keyboard for people on the go or those within a certain budget range. They give a detailed description and finally link you to the best sellers. Check for features Now that you already know the importance of owning a midi keyboard, it is crucial to compare various features they have against your needs. As much as all will have all the relevant keys to play the beats, the other features may differ with brand or model.Some of the features to check include; Compatibility with computers – midi keyboards are known to help people integrate them with computerizes programs through a USB cable. Ensure that its software is compatible with popular computer OS like Windows and Mac OS. Battery – Being a music tutor, then you probably need a device which will last for hours without a need for more power. The high-end midi keyboards can last for up to 8hours heavy use without the need to plug into a power point. Consider portability They are called midi keyboards because they are a smaller version of the standard keyboard. Therefore, the designers of most of them have portability idea in them. Ensure that the one you settle for can easily fit is a backpack and leave some free space for some other items like a laptop. Most come with their protective casing with pads before placing in the main backpack. With the above tips, one will only need to ensure that the price is fair and then purchase not forgetting to ask for a warranty.


text: This Friday, June 26th, marks my first official DJ gig in quite some time. I will be tag teaming with the Made Like A Tree DJs, D'Jeronimo and Struggle, at the SEAC Clubhouse. If you are in the Seattle area and looking for some quality house, techno and funky electonic sounds please come on down. I know it's a little late for this post but better late then never.


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I'm sitting here in front of the computer on a beautiful Sunday morning. The sun is finally shining! The weather this past couple of weeks here in Chicago has been Gloomy June. I should be outside enjoying the weather . . . and my family. My husband took the children up to the local splashpark (It is literally in my back yard) and instead of going, here I sit.
I'm sitting here because to be in the sun puts me in excruciating pain. I have Herpetic Stromal Keratitis in in my eyeball, plus Epiphora(constant tearing) and a couple of other issues with my eyeball. It is so annoying and painful and frustrating all wrapped together. The Keratitis only bothers me every few months, but it is the most painful, brain searing pain you would ever have. The drops I use dilate my pupils dilated around the clock and I can't handle any light source. Light.is.the.killer. . . oh, and blinking. I put steroids in my eyes to alleviate the issue, which in itself worries me, but it is the only action that will help. I'm having surgery in a couple of weeks to correct all the other issues. Can't wait to take photos of my bruised face!
So I sit here in my bedroom with all the drapes drawn, light off and a wet towel to push my eyeballs into my skull and my laptop . . . listening to music on YouTube and feeling sorry for myself. Lovely Sunday I tell you.
Here are some photos from my little one's birthday party we had a couple of weeks ago.
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New Firefly Comic Tells the Story of Mal and Zoe's War Days
Joss Whedon's Firefly continues to live on in comic book form.
Boom! Studios has acquired the rights to create and publish stories based on Joss Whedon's beloved, albeit short-lived, Firefly series. For their first new comic, they have decided to tackle a topic fans have always been curious about: Malcolm Reynolds and Zoe Washburn's time in the Unification War and, specifically, how the two met.
Whedon, who is also a story consultant on the new comic series, backed this sentiment, stating that "it's high time we got to see the full story of Mal and Zoe's meeting and mission in the War of Unification — the good and bad that the pressure of war brings out in them, and the unforeseeable consequences."
Jeanine Schaefer, an editor at Boom!, also commented on the company's acquisition of the Firefly rights and their excitement to fill in some of the story gaps from the show, while also hopefully introducing a whole new generation to this world and its rich characters.
Firefly spoke to so many people at the time because of the themes it dealt with and the way it allowed characters to deal with them, and those themes are even more relevant today: found family, identity, and the emotional toll of resistance, to name a few. Our job is to craft stories that will be exciting and rewarding for Firefly fans that have been with these characters from the beginning, but also to introduce it to a new audience. We want to cement Firefly as a pop-culture touchstone, enduring yet modern, in the tradition of other perennial sci-fi epics that are still teaching us about ourselves.
Are you excited to see Firefly continue on in this format or has it been too long since the show drifted off into space? As usual, let us know what you think.


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Art for Warriors
March 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 20, 2019
The Coral Springs Museum of Art is so grateful for the service given by our women and men of the military and invites our country's war heroes to take part in a variety of offerings that are both creative and therapeutic. While working with a board certified art therapist for weekly sessions, veterans will enjoy painting, drawing and other creative projects along side fellow veterans.
Art for Warriors has been made possible by DAV Charitable Service Trust and The Batchelor Foundation, and is free of charge for all veterans and their significant others.
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In the Science-Fiction movies of Star Trek, those training to become Starfleet officers often undertake a stressful test called the 'Kobayashi Maru'. This test is a simulation of a rescue mission, in which the participants try to rescue the crew of the eponymous spaceship Kobayashi Maru.
"Doctor McCoy: Jim, it's the Kobayashi Maru. No one passes the test."


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If history is any guide, under US President Donald Trump, Singapore's stock market won't post returns worth writing home about… until 2019. But: given the unpredictability of Trump so far, history may not be prologue at all.
How US election cycles affect Singapore's stock market
In the past, when a candidate from the Republican party of the US (such as Donald Trump) has become the country's president, Asia's markets overall have performed well during the first year of the term, rising just over 15% on average. Returns for Singapore have been a lot less exciting, at less than 5%.
But the real fireworks have begun during the third year (which will be 2019) of a Republican president's four-year term. During this year the MSCI Asia ex Japan Index has seen average returns of nearly 38%, whilst Hong Kong's stock market has risen nearly 35%; Singapore, 28%; and Malaysia, 25%.
For our purposes here in the graph above, we break the election cycle down into four periods:
1. Post-election year: The first calendar year after the US presidential election. For the current cycle, it's this year – 2017.
2. Midterm: The second year. This is 2018 in the current cycle.
3. Pre-election: Year 3 of the president's term, which is also the year before the next election. This will be 2019 in the current cycle.
4. Election year: The fourth year of the president's term, and the year in which elections are held. 2016 marked the election year in the previous cycle, and 2020 will be the current cycle's election year.
However the sample size for the Asian market results is small. The indexes that we're using – and Asia's stock markets – haven't been in existence for many four-year American presidential cycles. And broken down by the two major US political parties, the sample size is even smaller; for instance, the MSCI Asia ex Japan Index has only seen seven US presidential election cycles, covering three Republican presidents and four Democratic presidents.
The small number of data points means that historically unusual periods (like big stock market losses during the global economic crisis in 2008, or particularly strong years for the stock market) have a very big impact on average returns.
Why would American politics affect Singapore's stock market?
Only rarely does American foreign policy towards Asia – or Singapore in particular – have a direct impact on stock market performance in Asia. Far more important is the role of American politics on US market movements, and on global stock market sentiment – and therefore also on Asian markets.
This may play out in a much larger way in smaller, less liquid markets in Asia (where a smaller absolute amount of funds invested or withdrawn can have a far greater impact than in bigger markets). So positive or negative sentiment in the US with respect to American policy, and presidents, might impact Asian markets more than others.
In recent months, Donald Trump's statements and tweets have had a big impact on a range of US stocks and sectors. Earlier this month, for example, the market value of nine large US pharmaceutical companies lost almost US$25b in value after he criticised the industry press conference. And his opinions and anticipated policies regarding China – threatening to label it a currency manipulator, and launch a trade war with China – have also pressured Chinese, and Asian, share prices in recent months.
In light of Trump's unorthodox policies and positions, stock market performance patterns may be completely different over the next four years from the past. So the solid returns posted by Singapore's stock market during the third year of the terms US presidents from the Republican part may not come to pass this time around.
It doesn't have to be that way for you, though. To learn more about how investors in Singapore can profit from a Trump presidency, click here.
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Instruct your child to address your driver by their first name as the driver will do the same.
All parents/ guardians will receive notifications upon pick up and drop off.
Children that need personal pick up and drop off will be given personal attention. These children will be personally picked up and signed out, if needed. When driver and your child arrive to location, driver will walk your child into the location and given to another guardian when dropped off. Upon completion of the ride, parent will be notified that your child has arrived safely.
All requests to pick up your children must be made a minimum of 6 hours in advance. We will do our best to fit you in. All riders must be registered 48 hours prior to first ride. This enables us time to properly register your child and assign a driver.
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Allright, the result is in. And the trumpeter who most voters hold as their favorite is, Miles Davis. He got 28% of the votes. Below you can see the whole list.
Miles Davis, 28%, Kenny Dorham, 16%, Lee Morgan, 12%, Donald Byrd, 12%, Clifford Brown, 12%, Art Farmer, 8%, Dizzy Gillespie, 4%, Freddie Hubbard, 4% and Blue Mitchell, 4%.
And who's my favorite? Lee Morgan. Thanks for voting!


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|222 lbs
|Gross Weight
|3200 lbs
|Dry Weight
|2450 lbs
|Fresh Water Capacity
|32 gals
|Grey Water Capacity
|15 gals
|Black Water Capacity
|9 gals
|Cooktop Burners
|Number of Awnings
|LP Tank Capacity
|Water Heater Type
|Gas DSI
|Cargo Deck Size
|0 ft
|Awning Info
|8' Electric
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At Starcraft, we've been in the business of making camping fun for over 50 years. Based in the heart of northern Indiana's Amish country, we've built our reputation on crafting dependable campers at affordable prices, using the highest quality materials available. Add an unwavering, Amish-inspired attention to detail and time-tested design principles to the mix, and you'll understand what we mean when we say Starcraft is camping. Pure and simple.
Starcraft began the same year as Ford, Harley Davidson and Teddy Roosevelt.1903-1991: Starcraft's roots date back to a year in American history when The Rough Rider was President, Henry Ford assembled the first automobile under his namesake, and Bill Harley and Art Davidson founded HOG heaven. Here are some of the highlights from our storied past.
Our legendary full line of quality Starcraft RVs didn't just happen overnight.1992-PRESENT: Well established as a top RV manufacturer in Indiana by the 1990's, today's Starcraft has expanded product lines, facilities and its workforce throughout North Central Indiana—and its reputable name throughout North America. If you are a dealer, customer or prospective owner, you are experiencing the fruits of a long, successful history. Starcraft continues to focus on our commitment to innovation and leadership as a respected travel trailer and fifth wheel RV manufacturer.
The next generation of RVs will be determined by the company that drives it.WHAT'S NEXT: The Starcraft company and its RV brands are gaining in reputation and market share. So how will you benefit tomorrow? It's a safe bet to say that a name dating back over 110 years and a leader in the RV industry for over 50 years will continue to prosper. With leading-edge product innovation and a customer-first-focus,we look forward to seeing where our next journey takes us.
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Expedition Academy Santa Cruz - We are hosting a Public Open Studio Event at our Westside Studio for interested parents in our middle school program.
Every Expedition ends with a culminating experience called Open Studio. Our Explorers put their learning on display in the form of Action Projects that integrate a variety of subject areas and personal interests!
Come to see first-hand what our Explorers have been creating on our latest Expedition!
This event is open to the public. If you are an interested family, local organization or simply curious about the changing face of education, this is the event for you!


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Read Luke 9:51
When Jesus tells us to "seek first the kingdom of God," the very word "seek" implies a strong-minded pursuit. J. B. Phillips paraphrases the idea with "set your heart on." The Amplified Bible says, "Aim at and strive after." The Greek text of Matthew's Gospel states a continual command: "Keep on continually seeking. . . ." The thought is determination, which I define as "deciding to hang tough, regardless."
We need to keep in mind the difference between natural sight and supernatural vision. When we look at life with vision, we perceive events and circumstances with God's thoughts. And because His thoughts are higher and more profound than mere horizontal thinking, they have a way of softening the blows of calamity and giving us hope through tragedy and loss. It also enables us to handle times of prosperity and popularity with wisdom.
I'll be frank with you. I know of no more valuable technique in the pursuit of successful living than sheer, dogged determination. Nothing works in ministry better than persistence—persistence in godliness, determination to stay diligent in study, persistence in commitment to the priorities of ministry, determination in working with people. I often remind myself of those familiar words in 2 Timothy 4:2, "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season." That's a nice way of saying, "Hang tough! Do it when it comes naturally and when it is hard to come by. Do it when you're up, do it when you're down. Do it when you feel like it, do it when you don't feel like it. Do it when it's hot, do it when it's cold. Keep on doing it. Don't give up."
That is persistence and determination. Staying at it. Hanging tough with dogged discipline. When you get whipped or when you win, the secret is staying at it.


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Thanks to all the teams for sticking around as the game ran a little late this past week. We had more teams for the second game with the first! Shoutout to all the new and first time returning faces as well as Holden from Wild Acre brewing in the house.
Congratulations to Punching Miss Daisy for coming out on top in both of our games. Congratulations are also in order for our second place winners Mouseaholics and Trivia Wannabes. Hope to see a bunch of returning and new faces alike next week.
Time for a slick bonus question for ya for next week. Memorial day is next week and has been an important observance of people who died while serving in our country's armed forces. The first Memorial Day was observed in 1868 and until 1971 was observed on the 30th of May. After 1971 it was changed to fall on the last Monday of May. How many time since 1971 has Memorial Day fallen on the 30th of May? (Not including 1971 itself.)
See you next week!
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Can you believe the iconic image of Jennifer Holiday physically lifting and throwing down her leg was a safety precaution? It's true. At the Tony Awards in 1982, there was an extension cord run straight down the middle of the stage. It was covered by a track. To be safe, Ms. Holiday was told to lift her leg over the track to make sure she didn't trip. The rest is history. This is how you slay it at the Tony Awards, my friends. Put your best nominated performer out there to sing the highlight of the show and let the raw force sell the tickets. Do you think I'm not going to buy a ticket to a performance this strong because it spoils that Holiday's character gets fired from the group? No. That's stupid. You go to live theater for the experience and Dreamgirls sold that in the full context of a scene. It's brilliant.
It's no wonder this production won six Tony Awards. If you are wondering what beat it for musical, the answer is Nine, which is a far bolder musical with a score that could make you cry. I think the voters got it wrong giving book to Dreamgirls and score to Nine (reverse it and I'd be happier), but I can't fault them on rewarding the big prize to Nine in the end.


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Marvel Universe Wolverine And Silver Samurai Figure Comic Pack 4 Inches
Marvel Universe Wolverine And Silver Samurai Figure Comic Pack 4 Inches - a great toy manufactured by Hasbro has to be your children's most desirable new super hero doll! 28832 is the manufacturer's number for this amazing Wolverine toy. I definitely liked that the toy had the feature of re-create your favorite scenes from the included comic book or create your own super-powered showdowns. It's 12.01"H x 2.01"L x 7.52"W and it weighs approximately 0.13 lbs, click on the hyperlink below.
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The fate of the globe is in the hands of Wolverine and Silver Samurai. Why You'll Love It: Kids can imagine their own war scene or study and enact one from the comic book provided inside the pack. It's up to them to fight against their hazardous and powerful opponent - the Sentry. In Hasbro Marvel Universe Comic Pack Wolverine and Silver Samurai, these action figures come with their quite personal armor and war-suits to combat evil and save the planet. Age: 4 years and up FeaturesBoth superheroes are dressed in their war outfits and armorVividly colored figuresIncludes: New Avengers #8 comic book
- With these mighty articulated action figures, the fate of the world is in your hands
- Both men are near-perfect fighters, their bodies honed by a lifetime of combat, but only one will walk away from this battle
- The fast-paced action and excitement never end as you stage battles between your wolverine and silver samarai action figures
- Vividly colored comic pack includes Wolverine #2 comic book and wolverine and silver samurai action figures
- Re-create your favorite scenes from the included comic book or create your own super-powered showdowns
- Units: 1
- Dimensions: Height: 12.01" Length: 2.01" Depth: 7.52"
- Product Weight: 0.13 lbs.
- Package Dim.: Height: 0.9" Length: 11.9" Depth: 6.9"
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Getting married is the merging of two lives—and everything in them, including furniture, clothes and cupboards full of kitchen gadgets. How do you organize and combine your belongings—and decide whose plates you'll be eating off of and whose spatula is getting tossed
Enter the NEAT Method. Founded by two very organized (and, they admit, slightly OCD-like) friends in San Francisco, the company develops personalized home-organization solutions, teaches clients how to live clutter free and even offers moving and relocation assistance (aka: They'll help unpack all those boxes.). A great service for couples moving in together, the NEAT Method has expanded to nine cities nationwide and also offers gift certificates for services—meaning you just might want this on your registry.
The luxury residential organizer in the company's Miami office, Marissa Hagmeyer (above right) explain the principles behind the NEAT Method and offers tips for newlyweds to ensure their belongings will live as harmoniously as the owners.
Why should newlyweds invest in something like NEAT Method
Moving in together and combining items can be overwhelming. Sorting between dozens of boxes and memories is oftentimes easier said than done.
It's true that typically two is better than one, but that's not always the case when it comes to your belongings. It is especially important to take inventory when merging lives and eliminating multiples of things, like can openers, measuring cups and toasters. This is just one easy way to relieve clutter instantly. But of course, deciding what to keep, what to toss and whose [items to keep and toss] can be a difficult and stressful process. NEAT Method can help make those decisions for you, thus making the moving-in-together process that much easier.
Getting started on the right foot brings a positive sense of "new beginnings" to any relationship. And investing in NEAT Method is just one simple way to ensure your marriage starts off in the right direction. NEAT focuses on creating spaces for the both of you, to ensure all your belongings can cohabitate together and in perfect harmony.
Can clutter really affect a marriage
Clutter can bring stress and anxiety into the home, which we all can agree is not necessarily good for a marriage. Now, we by no means hold a masters degree in psychology, but we do like to think that we help save marriages (actually, we have been told so, but those stories are for another day). When you live in a clutter-free space, you tend to be less stressed.
What would you say is the main area newlyweds should focus on organizing
Any space that is shared. But since that might seem a little overwhelming, it is probably best to start with the bedroom. There is nothing less romantic than a cluttered bedroom!
What are a few unique organization ideas most people don't think of
When moving into a new place, most people's immediate reaction is take your clothes right out of the box and put them away. However, the NEAT girls recommend you do all the organizing outside of the closet/drawers so that you don't end up choosing a home for, let's say, your workout clothes and then realize they won't all actually fit in the drawer you selected. Trust us—it will save you time in the long run!
Most people don't think to label their baskets, bins and containers. However, it is especially important when you begin cohabitating. Just because you know exactly what is in the basket on the top shelf in your closet doesn't mean that your significant other will—unless you label it. You will save yourself a lot of answering the question, "Where is the _____"
NEAT Method not only organizes, but it teaches clients to stay organized. Can you share a few of those tips
Implement a filing system from the start. Paper piles fast and can oftentimes be the cause of many arguments: "You were supposed to pay the bill." "No, you were supposed to pay the bill—you get the idea. Designate an "inbox" for the both of you to review time-sensitive paperwork together. Make it a small inbox so that you are forced to go through it on a more regular basis. We would also recommend that one of you take on the task as the "bill payer and filer."
The company is expanding at a rapid pace. Why do you think NEAT Method has really caught on
It's a fact—Americans are working more than ever, leading to oftentimes a dwindling homelife. Convenience and efficiency is the name of the game. NEAT brings order to homes in a fraction of the time clients would spend tackling such a project on their own. And that service … clients consider priceless.
Does home organization change according to life's milestones, or would you say methods are sustainable over time For example, is organization in a newlywed home different from a newborn home
We embrace our clients' needs and believe that all life changes call for a new look at the way things are organized in the home. While not all of life milestones mean a total overhaul, they do require tweaking. New baby on the way Suddenly, the wine glass collection takes a backseat to bottles.
What is an organizer's secret weapon
You aren't an organizer without a label maker. After all, an organized space is only truly great if you know what's inside the bins and baskets.
What is the one area of the home people usually neglect to organize
The garage is a very high-traffic area for most homeowners. Over time, it slowly turns into a catch-all and/or storage unit. From office files to sports equipment to cleaning supplies, sometimes we find just about everything in there, but the car itself!


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Mary, Star of the Sea ELC (referred to as the ELC) began in September 1980 in the former convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The two founding members were Sr. Christina Trudeau, S.N.D. and Sylvia Carey. Their vision was to meet the needs of the families and children of Mary, Star of the Sea Parish. Mary, Star of the Sea ELC was the first Catholic Montessori preschool in Hawaii. The two-story convent with beautiful lava rock walls and open spacious lanais was the perfect place for a newly formed island preschool. In 1980 the children enrolled numbered 33, with ages ranging from three to five years of age with Sylvia Carey serving as director. A year later this grew to 80 students and gradually the enrollment increased. Today, the ELC enrollment ranges from 180-200 students.
Today, the ELC remains the pre-primary division of Mary, Star of the Sea School and a leader in the community. The ELC is a private parochial school under the direction of the Catholic School Department carrying on the tradition in the Montessori method. Currently 180 children ages two to six are enrolled annually. The ELC is licensed by the Department of Human Services.
In 1989, the ELC was first accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Education Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Academy administers a professionally sponsored, national and voluntary accreditation system for early childhood centers and schools. The ELC continues to maintain its NAEYC Accreditation and is also affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).


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The main building of Sofia University /Rektorata/ is a spectacular architectural sight.
At the front are the monuments of the brothers Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev who have donated the land and the money for its construction.
Designed by the French architect Breansson, the building reached its completion in 1934. It spreads over 18 624 sq. m. with its 324 rooms.
The University itself starts in 1888 as the first school of higher education in Bulgaria.
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COLUMN: Put an end to the apathy around gun control
Scrolling through social media, it was inevitable to come across the gut wrenching videos recorded by terrified concert-goers during the Las Vegas shooting that ensued on Oct. 1. In what seemed like an eternity, bullets relentlessly sprayed the crowd of many unassuming people, 58 of which lost their lives.
In the wake of the Sandy Hook, Orlando and San Bernardino shootings, we must ask ourselves what has collectively been done and what we have learned from these tragedies. The answer is clear.
Is it apathy? Acquiescence? Or perhaps both? Regardless, our country's wounds are still fresh. Shock, anger and helplessness riddle the minds of countless Americans like myself and we've asked ourselves what can be done about something that seems so terribly complex.
As a supporter of the right of individual gun ownership, the harrowing details that have surfaced from this particular massacre have certainly compelled me to take a step back and to reevaluate my stance on gun control.
As disturbing as these videos are, these personal accounts allow us to sympathize with others' loss. That is precisely what separates this massacre from others and, in some ways, that is a good thing.
My eyes have been opened to the fact that we are almost helpless at the hands of people who should not have been able to purchase firearms to begin with.
In what can only be deemed as one of many "American" tragedies, onecan only question why more efficient and intelligent gun regulations have not been implemented.
Our country is a reservoir of regulations that have improved the lives and safety of countless Americans. Intelligent automotive regulations in response to car-related deathsare testament to that fact and today, the vehicles that we drive are insurmountably safer than their outdated counterparts.
Additionally, airport security has dramatically changed since the events of 9/11 and there is little reasoning to challenge this initiative. So, why has our action been lagging on a gun epidemic that our country alone is notorious for?
There isn't a single opinion or act of counsel that has been left unsaid about gun control and gun safety. The effort to put forth smarter gun regulations has been long past due and more haste needs to be taken to make sure change happens.
This change isn't going to happen overnight and there is nobutton that can simply "delete" thethousands of gun related deaths that happen on U.S. soil each year, especially with the surplus of 300 million firearms that populate our country.
Still, it makes a substantial difference to implement better policies in the way we handle firearms as a country.
For starters, the legalage to purchase a gun is 18 years old. Yet, the minimum age requirement to legally consume alcohol is 21 years old. If an 18 year old is legally restricted from purchasing alcohol, then why should they be able to purchase firearms?
Among other possible regulations that have been brought up, four out of five Americans are in support of universal background checks for any individual purchasing a gun. This could prove to be a pivotal policy that will essentially ban those who have a history of domestic violence from possessing firearms.
As a student, I would want to see more changes on campus security in slew of the fact that our safety practices aren't keeping up with the leniency of gun control. Literally anyone can walk into campus with the intention of causing harm, and it is quite unsettling to know that we haven't taken any measures to prevent a possible shooting.
Gun lobbyists will argue that this is not the time to politicize gun control; yet, this very mentality is precisely why we hold these debates and why we are forced to have these conversations in slew of these tragedies.
Enough with the stagnancy. Otherwise, history will simply just repeat itself and the Las Vegas massacre, along with many others, will have happened in vain.