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S10-210: SNIA SAN & Storage Management Survival Skills
a.k.a. SAN Boot Camp, a.k.a. Hands-On SAN
Course Summary
This course highlights storage administration in vendor neutral terms. It covers best practices across storage capabilities and disciplines. Using a recipe format, it discusses the rationale of tasks, decisions and sequence from an operations and emergency context. It integrates them to help you support real solutions. The setting is practical and applied with the goal of helping students do their tasks within the IT or storage team.
Caring for data at rest, in transit, and at the point of use has grown to be important and visible. Professionals filling this role must demonstrate integrated literacy and skill across storage disciplines. The challenge of managing daily growth, implementing new technology, and maintaining IT governance, have led to the emergence of the role of the Storage Administrator.
Storage administration is not just knowledge of terms or vendor specific hardware. It is a serious process that includes understanding all of the administrative, monitoring, data collection, security, troubleshooting, and recovery tasks for each component. Because business depends on these storage solutions, it also requires understanding recovery at an application and database level in the context of business purpose and criticality.
Given the total raw capacity of any environment, the storage administrator will add 52% more storage, refresh 38% of the current infrastructure, apply four (4) microcode changes per component, do backups and perform many small changes while keeping up on new technology. They manage 81 to 125TB of usable storage/person in 25% of their time and interface with 8 to 40 people 75% of the time. Success depends on repeatable execution, and understanding of technology and methods.
Alternative Courses
S10-101 Storage Network Foundations (part I, 3 days)
S10-200 Storage Networking Management & Administration (part II, 2 days)
S10-108 HyperTestPrep™ for SNIA Storage Network Foundations S10-100 and S10-101 Exams (1 day)
S10-208 HyperTestPrep™ for SNIA Storage Networking Management & Administration S10-200 Exam (1 day)
Expected Outcome
Pass both S10-101 and S10-201 Exams. Have strong verbal and practical understanding of storage. Be able to build a Fibre Channel and/or iSCSI SAN and perform basic storage administration tasks.
5 full days
Delivery Modes
Instructor Led
Instructor Led - AU$3,995, CAN$5,495.00, NZ$4,695, US$3,495 (Localized per regional market basket and partner. Subject to change without notice)
North America Schedule
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Daily Schedule
Chicago, IL, USA
Princeton, NJ, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
Note: Moving equipment from place to place is one of the great problems of this course. After the SAN/NAS Summits (a
5 city road show across Canada) we are virtualizing the LAB so that we can bring the course to more cities. Please
let us know what you think of this plan? or if you are willing to help us test the lab from great distances.
Also, beginning with the July-09 offering, S10-101 will be a pre-requisite for the course, to gain more lab time.
The primary objective of this course is to develop technical knowledge and skills required to understand, manage and use storage infrastructure technologies. It will also help you to ask the right questions of others with storage responsibilities. The course provides a set of practical approaches required to help new and experienced storage administrators and managers to do their job better. The objectives include:
This is a hands-on course. In this course you will configure Brocade, Cisco and QLogic switches using HBAs from Emulex, LSI and QLogic. We work under UNIX (AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris) and Windows operating systems. In addition, we will configure IP based storage solutions.
Everyone responsible for storage service delivery and support for new and existing storage products and services; this typically includes both new and experienced development, administration, implementation, delivery, support and management staff. Staff members required to complete the internationally recognized SNIA S10-101 Storage Network Foundations and SNIA S10-200 Storage Networking Management and Administration examination will find this course essential.
A basic level of IT literacy including at least six (6) months experience in IT and/or Storage Networking Operations. Advanced computer skills and knowledge in at least one operating system. Technical skills as a team member to develop complex solutions. A course specific non-disclosure agreement is required to attend this course. Both a non-disclosure agreement and license agreement are required.
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Course Contents
Storage Technologies - Concepts and components, controllers, cache, arrays and tier strategies. ATA, SCSI, FC, SATA and SAS interfaces. SCSI protocol information relevant to administrative operations. Cache strategies. Differentiate between DAS, SAN, NAS, CAS and IP architectures. Data protection, including RAID levels. Storage Services at host, array and network layers, not limited to local and remote replication, continuous data protection and virtualization. SNIA Shared Storage Model and its relationship to all components.
Fibre Channel (FC-SAN) - Concepts and components including switches, bridges, hubs, channel extension, cabling, and host bus adapters. FC protocol information relevant to administrative operations. Topologies. Planning for growth and redundancy. Process for adding hosts, arrays, tape, and fabric components. Zoning and LUN masking. Troubleshooting. Distance solutions. Security.
Storage Arrays - Concepts and components, parameters, architectures and their relationship to hosts and fabrics.
IP Storage - Describe IP networking storage general concepts including protocol differentiation. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using IP Storage Networking. Describe iSCSI implementation concepts. Demonstrate understanding of IP Storage Networking enabled technologies. Identify risks. Describe selection criteria for IP Storage Networking solutions.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Describe NAS concepts. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using NAS technology. Compare and contrast NFS and CIFS protocols. Describe NAS operating system characteristics. Identify NAS backup and recovery risks.
Backup and Recovery - Concepts and components. Identify backup methods and their impacts. Identify performance bottlenecks and how to correct them. Analyze backup configurations to identify potential problems. Determine database components and configurations to satisfy backup/recovery scenarios. Apply special data management capabilities including local and remote replicas to backup and recovery.
Business Continuity - Identify methods of implementing business recovery solutions using Fibre channel extension. Describes component used as part of a business continuance solution. Select information protection solutions using Fibre Channel. Identify the steps required to implement clustering, in particular, preventing single points of failure. Demonstrate how to perform data transfers, migrations and replication.
Storage Management - Describe storage management components and the relationship of device and network management. Identify performance management risks created by management infrastructure. Describe common elements; their instrumentation points and the relationship to SMI-S enabled products. Identify SMI-S components and relationships. Describe the SMI-S product certification process.
Performance - Describe methods of assessing the performance of a storage network. Develop and follow steps leading to problem resolution. Identify capacity and throughput problems. Demonstrate understanding of performance considerations of the fabric when used to interconnect arrays (internal and external) and the impact on caching, connectivity, and bandwidth. Establish performance baselines. Describe monitoring for storage device ports and ISLs. Determine the bandwidth requirements, impact of local and remote replication techniques on local and extended fabrics.
Please Note: This course includes all of the objectives covered in S10-101 and S10-200.
Examinations leading to SNIA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (SCP) and SNIA Certified Systems Engineer (SCSE) are held on all continents. Possession of this certificate is mandatory for all candidates who wish to reach 'full certification' as a SNIA CERTIFIED STORAGE NETWORKING EXPERT.
Certificate Advantages
Certification insures that staff has a benchmarked level of knowledge and skill.
Recruiting and retention are simplified.
Possession of an internationally recognized competence certificate is a personal achievement that will help foster commitment and increase job satisfaction.
A mandatory requirement for some organizations. Customers of IT Storage Services are demanding that their suppliers have a 'license to operate'.
More than 400 professionals now hold the combined qualification.
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my homemade crackers! don't they look yummy?
our beautiful new curtains that mom made! we got the fabric at the market.
bech covered some cushions for our dining room chairs.
some christmas decorations, thanks to katy!
last, but certainly not least, our little christmas tree. it cost about $7 (900 kwacha), and mom brought the ornaments and lights from america for us. i brought some wrapping paper, and some i bought at foodworths.

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I'm still trying to catch up to the fact that it's September, and the kids are back in school.
One of the first things we start to plan at back to school time is lunch. What to pack, how to keep it fresh – and there's no sandwiches allowed in their lunch boxes. But one thing we always include is Wet Ones Singles.
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De-Risking the Ophthalmic Clinical Trial/
From the trial sponsor, to clinical investigators, to site coordinators, to technicians, it takes a large team—and a lot of money—to conduct a clinical trial. Since trials take place across multiple sites and multiple organizations, keeping everything and everyone moving forward together is a hefty challenge.
If it's your trial, you've no doubt put it in capable hands, and you don't want to micromanage it. But how can you cover yourself against what should be manageable risks—like a technician in South Bend who isn't following the protocol or a site in San Diego that's fallen behind in patient recruitment?
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Fourth of July Party Invitation
This fun fourth of July inspired party invitation features original watercolor fireworks art. Perfect for an Independence Day or red white and blue themed birthday party or July 4th party. This invite will leave your guests saying Ooh… Ahh…Oww!
– Printing: Full-color print, flat matte archival ink
– Coverstock: Flat, 110 pound white with red and blue layered backing
– Art: 100% original illustrations by Michelle Mospens
– Invitation card: White with red and blue layers, 5″w x 7″h, personalized with your wording
– Invitation envelope: White, 5.25″w x 7.25″h, back flap printed with return address
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Steven Ebel since 2016 is an ensemble member at the Staatstheater Mainz. Where he has sung the title role in La clemenza di Tito, Steuermann in Fliegender Holländer, Le Chevalier in Dialogues of the Carmelites, Jonathan in Saul and Erich in the musical Comedian Harmonists, Capito in Hindemith's Mathis der Mahler and Lysander in Britten's Midsummer Night's Dream. Last season he made his house debut at Theater Aachen, Musiktheater im Revier (Gelsenkirchen) singing Le Chevalier and Aalto Musiktheater Essen as Konrad in Hans Heiling. A frequent guest at Theater Regensburg he sang: Previous to Mainz he was an ensemble member at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe (2012-2015) and was a member of the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme in Covent Garden from 2009-2011. While in the programme he sang Jaquino in Fidelio, Malcom in Macbeth (Opus Arte DVD), Rimenes in Artaxerxes, Gernando in L'isola disabitata amongst others. A
This Season (2018-2019) he sings Basilio (with aria) in Le Nozze die Figaro, Boris in Katya Kabanova, Jonathan in Saul and Erich in Comedian Harmonists at Staatstheater Mainz. Debuts with Theater Koblenz as Robert Wilson in Doctor Atomic and The Diary of One Who Vanished by Janacek at Weissenhorn Klassik.
Also an active composer he premiere 6 works in his two years at Covent Garden including a staging of his song cycle Diary of a Young Poet (picture above) in the Linbury Theater. Now he is composer in residence at Muiskakademie diapason where he writes string music for young players and has studied composition with Wolfgang Rihm at the Hochschule fuer Musik in Karlsruhe. At the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden in 2017 and 2018 he composed music and was the music director for massive Children's Music Theater pieces (ca. 120 Children) Odyssee II & III with his wife, Sophie Ebel as co-writer and performer.
Career highlights include Quint in Turn of the Screw (Opera Cleveland & Casleton Festival), Jimmy in Mahagonny (Tanglewood Music Festival, Lucca, Pisa, Ravenna & Livorno), Tamino in The Magic Flute (Cleveland Institute of Music), Tito La clemenza di Tito (New York Opera Forum). He sang over 20 roles while he was in the ensemble of the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, including: The Fisher in The Nightingale, Robert Wilson in Dr. Atomic, Bob Boles in Peter Grimes, Steuermann in Fliegender Holländer, Licinius & Cinna in La Vestale, Froh in Das Rheingold, & Sali in A Village Romeo and Juliet. He ended his tenure with a triumphant Pylades in Ifegenie auf Taurus there and repeated his success with the role with the Gluck International Festspiel in Nürnberg.
As a concert singer he has sung recitals at the Tanglewood Festival, Ravinia Festival (with Biran Zeger), Heidelbergerfreuhling Festival, Merkin Hall (NYC) and the Konzerthaus Berlin, also Messiah for the Karlsruhe Händelfestpiel, Bach at the Karlsruhe Stadtkirche and Puccini's Messa di Gloria. He also premiered his many works at the Badisches Staatstheater including two Christmas pieces for children's chorus and tenor with orchestra: Knecht Ruprecht & Weihnachtliches Friedensgebet, plus the premiere of his 30 minute song cycle about WWI soldier poets: Reise der Soldaten and Moral Discourse, and a philosophical cantata for large ensemble and tenor.
Other international engagements include Lechmere in Britten's Owen Wingrave at the Theatre du Capitole de Toulouse, France, Boris in Katya Kabanova in Santiago de Chile and Konrad in Marschner's Hans Heiling at Theater Regensburg, along with Direktor in the world premiere of FREAX by Moriz Eggert and his first Erik in an open air concert on the Donau of Fliegender Holländer. A concert version of Strauss' Salome with the Philharmonie National de Lyon saw him give his debut as the First Jew and Second Nazerene. Plus operetta concerts around the Bodensee and the Zürich Tonhalle with the Konstanz Philharmonie and Gerontius of Elgar's beloved oratorio The Dream of Gerontius with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the Regensburg Philharmonie. He made his Concertebow debut in the role of Der Priester in Jörg Wigman's Babylon.


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The Indian aggregates market continues to remain buoyant, as witnessed during the past three years. Robust demand stems from new bituminous and concrete road projects, ongoing railway infrastructure expansion and the construction of greenfield airports, all requiring colossal volumes of ballast. The infrastructure growth story in India has created a surge in demand for mobile and tracked crushing and screening units, excavators, backhoe loaders, wheeled loaders and rigid dump trucks (RDTs). According to industry estimates, the size of the Indian excavator market is expected to be close to 25,000 units in 2018. Demand for 3tonne class wheeled loaders, predominantly used in quarry sites in India, is up by 30%, while 5-tonne class model demand is up 60% in 2018 compared to 2017. Sales of RDTs have also been rising and manufacturers continue to launch newer hauler products, primarily for hauling granular sub-base materials, processed minerals and overburden. Sales of RDTs are expected to be close to 80,000 units in 2018, compared to 65,000 units last year. The market trend indicates a transition to higher capacity trucks, from 16tonnes to 25tonnes, and to 8x4 axle trucks with 31tonne capacities over 6x4 axle trucks offering up to 25tonne payloads. This transition has been noticeable during the past two years. A key reason behind rising loader and hauler demand is due to pent-up demand, as contractors and equipment rental agencies held back from updating their fleets due to the reduction in infrastructure sector projects between 2011 and 2015. Growing demand for crushing and screening equipment is driven by renewed high government-infrastructure spending coupled with the need to obtain higher capacity plants and machinery. There is a particularly strong demand for up to 300tonnes/hour mobile and skid mounted crushers and up to 250tonnes/hour tracked plants. Due to quicker setup times, tracked plants have been finding growing usage in infrastructure projects in India, as they can be set close to the actual work site for producing the granular sub-base materials.
Abhijeet Pai, president of Puzzolana Machinery Fabricators, a major South India-based crushing and screening plant manufacturer, said: "Flexibility, faster setup times, and, most vitally, low cost of productivity per tonne are the new major demand trends. This is also being increasingly characterised by demand for larger-sized skid and mobile plant to crush granular sub-base materials. We have recently introduced a 400tonnes/hour crusher of -22mm products utilising single line operation. We have also come up with a PCC 33150 up to 500tonnes/hour cone crusher for secondary applications." For delivering higher production rates and longer service life in jaw crushers, Puzzolana Machinery Fabricators has introduced an extended grizzly bar section for removal of -75mm material from the feed. The firm's jaw crushers also feature a new anti-clogging mechanism, new design jaw plates and a higher grade of manganese steel castings. To avoid blockages in bigger size jaw crusher plants, Puzzolana has introduced a rock breaker with extended boom design for breaking oversize boulders. Pai added: "Based on the requirements of crushed aggregates with high cubicity, dovetailed with high productivity and low cost per tonne, we have improvised the rock-on-rock design in our vertical shaft impactors (VSI). Heavy-duty bearing cartridge design has been made in the impactors, resulting towards increment in tip speed. Further, for reduced power consumption in our mobile and skid design plant, we have improvised the automation in operation and monitoring of vital parameters in the main equipment models like jaw, cone and VSI and screens. The initiative has also gone towards plant optimisation and improvement in productivity. Our diesel electric track crushers are highly fuel efficient compared to competition offerings."
Enabling faster setup and dismantling, Puzzolana has been carrying out improvisation on standardisation of structures, chute and conveyors. Pai said: "Standardisation of skid design will enable faster erection with minimum civil works and easy dismantling." Puzzolana manufactures standard stationary/skid plant handling -40mm aggregates and capable of producing up to 1,000tonnes/hour of final grade material. The company also recently introduced 250tonnes/hour, three-stage track plant. The crawler units are working for the greenfield Navi Mumbai airport project in western India. They have also been supplied to municipal projects for recycling of demolition materials. Another South India-based, Indian crushing and screening solutions manufacturing major, Propel Industries, has set up a new plant for production of tracked crushers, close to its existing facility producing stationary plant. The new facility is fully equipped with fabrication including plasma cutting machines for cutting steel, computerised numerical controls machining units, a paint shop and testing facilities. It will be producing TMC Q 250/ TMC-C 250 tracked 200-320 cone crushers, powered by Scania DC 09071A engines or Caterpillar 3406B DITA engines, TS 1550-3, 2-deck and 3-deck screens, powered with Indian, Ashok Leyland ALHT4 CTI C3 diesel engines, and the 4 TMJ 811 single toggle, 150-400tonnes/hour jaw crusher, powered by either a Scania or Cat engine. The new setup will be also be producing Propel's wet and dry solutions for manufactured sand. "Our new track plant will be targeted at road contractors and commercial aggregates producers. The dual-powered diesel electric plant score over other competition offerings where the engine drives the hydraulics and the hydraulics powers the machines. In our new simplified tracked solutions, the generators would directly drive the motors, thus making power transfer more efficient. This would make the machines more fuel efficient and reduce maintenance and overall deliver higher productivity," said V. Senthil Kumar, CEO of Propel Industries. Propel has launched its new PFS 955, PFS 1161, PFS 1365 and PFS 1680 feeder screens, that can take feed sizes between 560-750-900mm and 1200mm. The new solution is a combination of feeder and grizzly screen. GR Infraprojects, a leading Indian road and general infrastructure contractor, has recently added a new Terex Minerals Processing Systems (Terex MPS) wheeled plant to its fleet. Mahendra K. Agarwal, president of GR Infraprojects, said: "The decision to acquire the Terex plant was due to Terex's higher credentials. We have been using Terex crushers since 2010 and have clocked nearly 10,000 hours of operation and still counting. Terex crushers are technologically advanced. Their fixed shaft crushing technique provides a better shape of aggregates at reasonable cost. Automation in the crusher helps in quicker diagnosis and easier operation. The new MPS wheeled plant has faster erection and is working near its rated capacity, producing high-quality aggregates as per our requirements."
GR Infraprojects is the first and new owner of a Terex FM 120 Conexus plant – a modular sand classification, dewatering and water recovery unit from Terex's new Hosur facility near Bangalore in South India. Acquisition of wet and dry process solutions for producing manufactured sand is a new trend in the Indian crushing and screening industry. Rising restrictions on the mining of river sand is helping fuel demand for manufactured sand. According to industry estimates, almost 50% of demand for manufactured sand is coming from the road and general infrastructure sector. Nuclear plants due to be built in India will require an estimated 12million tonnes of sand. Puzzolana is marketing its standard sander and vertical shaft impactor (VSI) plant which operates on a floating shaft principle. The sander can be installed in the crushing plant as a standalone unit to produce sand. The manufacturer is also promoting its dry and wet classification solutions to separate fines generated during production of sand. Propel Industries is providing standard VSI and jaw-cone and fine-cone configuration Sandmaster plant. It is also promoting its wet Hydrocyclone and air classifier systems (dry process). Senthil Kumar, the company's managing director, said: "In the Sandmaster, the cone crusher can be converted for producing manufactured sand by simply changing the concave mantle. This flexibility is a unique benefit as it enables plant operators to get optimum results." Demand for higher capacity crushing and screening plant and supporting equipment is also raising the level of fleet and plant lifecycle support services offered by original equipment manufacturers.
Though demand should continue to remain firm for crushing, screening and plant support equipment, volatility in oil prices, sharp rupee depreciation and rising borrowing costs by the Central Reserve Bank of India, due to tightening monetary policy, are some of the factors that may create aberrations in demand. India's GDP (gross domestic product) growth for 2019-20 has been pegged at 7.3% as compared to 7.4% in 2018. Jaideep Shekhar, managing director of Terex India, said: "There remains a higher pressure on production costs. This is due to rising costs of steel and also other consumables. Further pressure is also due to the depreciating rupee as almost 20% of the components are imported including programme logic control units, hydraulics and engines." To neutralise the impact of rising production costs, crushing and screening equipment manufacturers such as Terex India are looking to incorporate efficiency in production.


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British Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks that India was among countries which pointed the "finger of blame" for the Syrian crisis on President Bashar al-Assad has prompted New Delhi to take up the matter with the UK government.
Taking serious note of the remarks, India raised it with the British government, both in London through its High Commission and in Delhi, official sources said in New Delhi today.
"They have told us that it was a mistake," a source said. In his statement during an emergency session of the House of Commons last week to convince MPs that Britain must join the US in taking military action against Syria, Cameron named India among countries that would support such a strike.
"In no way does the Opposition (Labour) motion even begin to point the finger of blame at President Assad. That is at odds with what has been said by NATO, President Obama and every European and regional leader I have spoken to; by the governments of Australia, Canada, Turkey and India, to name but a few; and by the whole Arab League," Cameron told the Commons on Thursday in reference to the Labour party's motion against military action in Syria.
The British Prime Minister went on to lose the parliamentary vote on use of military force in Syria, and India has categorically ruled out any "military solution" to the Syrian crisis.
Reports suggest Cameron's reference to India being among international governments that acknowledge the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime may have been a "clerical" error.
Downing Street said it was looking into the statement.


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The IFSL Blacksqure multi-manager absolute return fund started trading earlier this week with the aim of providing greater liquidity, tax efficiency, transparency and regulatory oversight than offshore funds of hedge funds.
Blacksquare Capital launched the fund with a universe of 100 to 150 funds to choose from, but expects the universe to increase as hedge fund managers in particular enter the market with Ucits III compliant funds.
The Blacksquare fund invests in underlying funds from Blackrock, Bluecrest, Brevan Howard, Gartmore, JP Morgan and Threadneedle. Blacksquare says these are best of breed funds but says it will be open-minded in selecting managers that meet its selection criteria and pass due diligence.
Blacksquare Capital partner Madilean Coen says: "If funds are launched now, we would want to know if the managers had experienced the difficulties of 2008.
"We want to see risk management, with managers keeping the money they make."


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If you're anything like us, then the game is always on in your house. While watching baseball earlier this year, we started thinking about what you can learn from watching the game on TV. Without a doubt there are valuable lessons to be learned while catching a game from your own living room. Here are a few of those lessons:
Game Situations – Is the runner tagging from 2nd base with one out on a fly-ball to the right fielder? Who is the cutoff to home when a ball is hit down the left field line? Who has priority when a fly ball is hit right over the pitcher's mound? There are so many interesting opportunities to learn the game, especially when you have the volume on. Remember: Announcers can also act as teachers throughout the game, so be sure to listen to their assessment.
Pitch Sequences – Watching how pitchers throw to certain hitters is a great way to learn the game. Keep an eye on pitch sequences when you're tuning into a game.
Rules of Baseball – An important part of being a good player or coach is knowing the rules of the game. Watching baseball and listening to the announcers will help you become a master of the rule book. Why? Usually the announcers will explain situations as they're happening, such as why the manager came out onto the field or why someone was called out.
Hitting/Pitching Mechanics – One part of watching a game very near and dear to UP17's heart is video playback. Watching a good hitter's swing in slow motion shows you exactly what they are doing and why they are successful (similar to how we help players at UP17!)
Enjoy watching the game, whether it is on in the background or you are glued to the TV for every second. It isn't a coincidence that any Major League player will tell you they grew up watching the game.
If you are interested in working on your game and improving your hitting or pitching mechanics with help from a former Major Leaguer, please contact us and ask about a free consultation.
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"Netflix and drive" might become a thing now that Elon Musk revealed upcoming support for the streaming service and YouTube on his Tesla vehicles...
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SHANGHAI: French carmaker Renault chairman, Carlos Ghosn, said Saturday, 25 October, that he expects slower growth in Europe's auto market next year as it continues to recover from the global economic crisis.
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PARIS, FRANCE: New car sales in Europe rose by 6.4% in September, the thirteenth month of increases as a recovery in the market spreads across the continent.
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PARIS, FRANCE: French car company Peugeot Citroen, fighting to recover from its financialcrisis with a new Chinese shareholder, presented a recovery strategy, but its shares still slumped.
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PSA Peugeot Citroen agreed to a capital tie-up with China's Dongfeng and the French state on Tuesday (18 February), a source said, ending the reign of one of France's oldest industrial dynasties.
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Dance-A-Thon 2016: a Small Sample of the Excitement to Come!
For those who braved the ominous (and thankfully incorrect) weather forecasts, the Catalyst 2016 Dance-A-Thon & Cardio Boot Camp provided an exercise experience that many are still smiling about! Scheduled to start at 6:00PM, the clouds cleared "right on cue," giving way to a dramatic sunset , and a refreshing breeze that rewarded our "popping & planking" participants and instructors.
I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for making Dance-A-Thon 2016 an exciting, memorable and success.
While attending the event, I was approached by a number on onlookers questioning "what" we were all doing and "why?" Many observers expressed remorse they hadn't heard about the event sooner, noting "it looks like everyone is having a blast!" They were.
So I thought I would offer some insight into why Catalyst sponsors this and other Special Events.
Why a Dance–A–Thon & Cardio Boot Camp?
Answer #1: Community.
Along with the obvious physical fitness benefits, we believe these opportunities provide a positive forum for people of all ages and abilities to come together. The outdoor Dance-A–Thon was open to members and their guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged all. It also provided an opportunity for non-members to share in the kind the friendly, supportive experience that is Catalyst.
Answer #2: Fun.
Or should I say… FUN!! When something is fun, you are more inclined to try it… to maintain it… to have others join you in doing it! According to the American College of Sports Medicine, along with the numerous health benefits:
"Group exercise provides us with an opportunity to feel young again and be physically active with others. Regardless of your passion or interest, what is most important is to move. Group exercise offers an outlet for people to do this while having fun! "
Answer #3: Fitness.
While community unity and fun were key goals for the night, It's important to note the very real fitness benefits had by all. While it may not have seemed it by the smiles on everyone's faces, participants burned a LOT of calories: approximately 800 to 1000 calories for those dancing…1200 or more for those braving the Cardio Bootcamp!
Exciting future events are in the works!
With so much positive feedback, our plans are to continue and expand the special events we offers. Along with our annual Transformation Challenge and Dance-A-Thon, we have quite a few surprises scheduled in the very near future. In fact, we will soon be adding a new Special Events section to our website to both promote and archive mementos from these exciting activities. Watch for it in the coming months!
In the meantime, I hope ypou enjoy viewing these memorable moments from Dance-A-Thon & Bootcamp 2016!
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I finally purchased a pair of sunglasses that was designed in collaboration with YouTube star Desi Perkins and Quay Australia. Desi is my favourite Youtuber; I love her work and there is no exception with this collab. I've wanted the style High Key since it came out in 2016 and for some reason, I always thought the sunglasses weren't available to us Canadians and I never bothered to look into it. Every time I went to the States, I would check Nordstrom or Bloomingdales but couldn't find them. When pictures of the Black Fades surfaced online, I knew I had to have them. It turns out that Quay Australia does ship to Canada but at a heavy price point. I thought I would share my shopping experience as well as some pics so you can see how they look on.
The glasses retail for $65 USD and is currently back in stock on Quayaustralia.com. You can also shop these at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. The modern-day aviator features an oversized metal frame and reflective flat gradient lens. It also has silicone nose pads, thin metal arms and stainless steel hinges. They come in a chic clear case and cleaning cloth with the collab name printed on it. They are quality sunglasses that don't feel or look cheap. They don't feel like luxury glasses either which is what I'm used to wearing but they cost a fraction of the price. They wear very comfortably with the exception of the mark on the nose from the nose pads.
Sunglasses are my favourite accessory and have become a staple in my wardrobe especially aviators. They can dress up any outfit and achieve a cool, glamorous or trendy fashion statement. The High Key - Fades does all of the above. I just wish it didn't cost me so much. The price point is set correctly but with the additional shipping and duty, it makes me question if it is worth it. Shipping fees were $15 which brought the total purchase price to $80 USD which in turn costs me roughly around $110 CAD that I was totally fine with. However, to my surprise, I had to pay $26 in duty costing me a total of over $130 CAD for the glasses. With that said, I think it's worth it without the incidental costs. I wouldn't mind picking up another pair but only if I can find them in the States to avoid the shipping and duty fees.
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Trump Congratulates Putin On Hosting 'Great' World Cup
US President Donald Trump congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Russia having hosted "one of the best" FIFA World Cups in history as the two leaders started their first full-fledged summit in the Finnish capital Helsinki on Monday.
"First of all, Mr President I'd like to congratulate you on a really great World Cup. One of the best ever from what everybody tells me and also for your team, itself, doing so well," Trump said.
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Russia's first-ever World Cup came to a close on Sunday, with France beating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow to lift the trophy for the second time. Russia reached the quarter-finals of their home tournament after advancing to the knockout stage for the first time since the end of the Soviet era.
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Do Fear the Reaper!: Messing With the Classics on Halloween Wars
TODAY'S BREW: HAZELNUT. So much it will hurt.
So, every year The Food Network does this show called "Halloween Wars," which is flippin' fantastic. Teams of pumpkin carvers (like Ray Villafane of MacFarlane toy fame), bakers, candy sculptors and such are pitted against each other to create frightening sculptures based on subject matter given to them. There's all kinds of mechanics and craziness that only people adept at kitchenry would understand, i.e. not me. Rob Zombie guest judged on it once. I almost peed my pants.
While generally a huge fan of this show to the point that me and the entire family sit down with a bowl of popcorn to it, and allow our 5 year old to stay up past bedtime to watch it, this week I was sorely disappointed in all but one team. (Ray Villafane was not there, because he never disappoints.) The short challenge this week was to create a terrifying Grim Reaper. Nice. I am all excited.
Then it started. These clowns trashed a classic.
Now, I am all for creating a new mythology or persona for a classic horror or supernatural figure. Case in point, my vampire novel, Running Home. I am even for all the incarnations of evil that pop culture has made to symbolize Satan. I mean, Al Pacino is the Devil? Cool. But The Grim Reaper is a beacon of fear with a universal image that should be left untouched. He is the epitome of fear–the fear of death itself.
One team, Team Dead Man Walking, the only team that should win this entire contest in my eyes, kept old Grim the way he should be. At his finest, ferrying the River Styx into the gates of Hell with a soul underfoot. He had all his stuff…the hourglass, the sickle, a bunch of skulls. Perfect. The judges, however did not think they had enough detail?!?! Booooooo.
Team Screamish, AKA the ballerina pansies of the bunch, decide to make it cute. They make the Grim Reaper into a little black kitty with big claws dicing up a rat. Not even in the right stratosphere. The judges love this. Kill me.
Team Morbid Mayhem didn't do too badly, making a classic Grim Reaper crushing an hourglass (by mistake, but they made it awesome), with red sand spilling out to signify time being up, sucker. Very nice. The judges were not overjoyed.
But the most horrifying disappointment in Halloween Wars history to me was Team Paranormal. These fools come up with this 21st century idea of "nobody talks anymore, so why should the Grim Reaper show up in person? He's gonna e-mail himself to you." Really? Really? They make the face of the Grim Reaper coming out of a computer screen. Take heed, all of you who spend too much time on Twitter…The Grim Reaper has been sissified, and this bitch is inside your laptop. You're kidding me.
For the scariest thing you will hear this Halloween…THESE LUNATICS WON BY A LANDSLIDE! Kick me in the face, this cannot be real. If Rob Zombie was there, this would not have happened. If I was not such a fan of the show, and totally invested in Team Dead Man Walking winning at this point, I would have turned it off, but no, I watched. Thank Christ my team won the main challenge of Vampire vs. Vampire Killer. They rocked it hard with a vampire busting out of a casket in a catacomb with a ring of skulls made out of potatoes around it, a huge stained glass window behind, and a nun staking this living dead man. Kick ass. Then they bring out the big guns…the candy they have for the judges to try are roasted Columbian ants! Man, I love these guys. Not only do they find roasted ants in the pantry, but they make the judges that screwed them in round one eat them. Eff yeah, Dead Man Walking. Eff yeah.
The sissy team, Screamish, made a vampire bat hanging from a tree with the sun coming up. These clowns went home to do arts and crafts and watch Lifetime movies.
In conclusion, don't ruin a classic. Do it right. Like me! Read Running Home! (Ha! You like that?)


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One of the best parts of our job is getting to window shop on the daily. Do they still call it that even though it's more like clicks and scrolls? ToMAYtoe, ToMAHtoh. Here's what we're eyeing this week!Read More
5 Questions To Ask Before Packing for a Move
As we start the sorting phase in our countdown to the big move, I'm taking a good hard look at all of the "things" we've filled our home with. From throw pillows to artwork, knick knacks to furniture. No item shall be placed in that moving truck without first passing a bevy of tests:Read More
Showing Secrets: 5 Things To Get Rid of before listing your house
We've already laid out step by step instructions of what to do before putting your home on the market. And my personal favorite, how to have the perfect listing. But today we're talking showings and the evidence you need to discard before potential buyers sneak a peek:Read More
#NixonPack Spring Bucket List
I liken spring to the final season of Game of Thrones. What do you mean it snowed for the first half and now we're dealing with soul-crushing rain for the rest of it? Six episodes?! That's all we get? Ok back to the bucket list – here's what we're planning so we can squeeze out every minute of joy for the last few weeks of spring:Read More
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5 Things People Notice in Your Home That You Don't
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with someone new and wondered, what impression did I make? Did I come across as nice enough? Did I have smoothie in my teeth? Same. But I'm usually more worried about what impression our home (or a clients') made and not as concerned about the ever-present blueberry residue in my bottom incisor. Lucky for us we have the inside scoop in the house department and today we're spilling the tea. When guests or potential buyers come through your front door, here's what they notice that you don't:Read More
#NixonPack Nice List: Mother's Day Gift Ideas
I'll preface this by saying, I'm in the camp of homemade something or other and a card with sweet sentiments. A big win would be our toddler with a tool belt sleeping past 5am. But for those mamas working overtime and in need of a giftable or five, here are our Pack Picks:Read More
Now Trending: Blonde Wood
Everyone goes a little lighter in spring, right? Even my raven-haired friends put a touch of caramel in when the sun starts shining brighter. And lately we're seeing that pop up more and more in the interior design realm. Read on to see the latest trend in wood hues and let us know what you think – do blondes really have more fun?Read More
Pack Punch List: April 26th
Happy FriYAY, friend! Thank you for being here with us to ring in the weekend! We're going through a bit of a cold snap for the next few days in CNY (read: snow) and with a lot of outdoor projects, we're digging through the winter boxes for our coats again. Sigh. Here's what we're working on checking off this weekend! What about you? Share with us in the comments below!Read More
#NixonPack Nice List: Tile Tuesday
Tile is one of my favorite materials to shop for…it ranks even higher than our weekly trip to Home Goods, which by the way, also happens on Tuesdays because that's when new shipments arrive – woo! This week we're rounding up a few new styles we're eyeing with the hope that it gives you some inspo to tackle your own DIY!Read More


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This is probably the heaviest, fattiest stew I've ever made but it's so good too. It looks like chicken noodle soup, even though it obviously isn't and when you eat enough of it, you get a cheesy flavor for some strange reason. But it tastes like coconut. Plus the young coconut meat is shaped so that you could use it as a vessel for the coconut water broth, which is pretty cool. The coconut chips softened during the cooking process too.
Now that I think about it, I forgot to add coconut aminos(a soy sauce replacement). There's also coconut flour but that's not necessary for this recipe.
My dad didn't like this recipe, he said it was too bland, despite the seasonings I put in.
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A large saucepot with lid
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1 tbsp. hot sauce(I used Cackalacky sweet potato Hot Sauce)
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
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The coconut water broth
14 oz. coconut milk
15 oz. young coconut meat in syrup(see HELPFUL LINKS)
2 tbsp. roasted coconut butter(see HELPFUL LINKS)
6 oz. coconut chips
Pinch of parsley
Pinch of onion powder
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of ginger
Pinch of black pepper
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2. Bring the coconut water mixture to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, add the vegetable bouillon cubes and stir until both cubes have dissolved in the liquid.
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Free Fishing and State/County Park Admission This Weekend
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Saturday, June 4th is National Trails Day! Take advantage of free admission to state and county parks, as well as free fishing this weekend!
On Saturday, June 4th, entrance fees will be waived at all Eau Claire County parks and boat landings (regular price $3 per vehicle). See the Eau Claire County Parks & Forest web site for park maps and locations.
On Sunday, June 5th, entrance fees will be waived at all state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas (regular price $7 per vehicle). See the Wisconsin State Park System web site for park maps and locations.
Also, this is a free fishing weekend. Fish without a license across the state all weekend long (regular price $8 for a one day fishing license). See the Wisconsin DNR web site for more information.
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Five Unusual Attractions in Iceland
The spectacular beauty of Iceland leaves visitors with a lasting sense of awe, and it's no surprise given some of the one-of-a-kind attractions on offer in this country. The Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle may be top priority for many sightseers, but don't limit yourself to the major tourist hot spots. Going off the beaten path is always rewarding, so here are some of our favorite unusual attractions in Iceland that still fly under the holiday-maker radar.
Viking Village
Near the Stokksnes Peninsula, you can travel back through the ages by entering this fully reconstructed Viking village. Driving along the main route from Höfn and Djúpivogur you will find a small gravel road to a remote farm. Hollywood Viking film was to made there but it was never made. The impressive set is the remains of this lost production. It is a brilliant way to let your imagination fly for an afternoon.
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Located in one of Reykjavík's oldest shopping districts, Laugavegur, this museum could quite possibly be one of the oddest you will come across. Within close proximity to the main bus terminal Hlemmur, this unassuming building houses some fascinating artifacts. With more than 215 penises on display, this is one of the largest collections of phallic specimens in the world. These are from Icelandic mammals, from walrus to polar bear! So, yes, this is definitely one of the unusual attractions in Iceland!
Snorralaug pool
Head to the charming village of Reykholt – an hour's drive from Borgarnes – and you'll find the oldest human-used hot spring in the country. Many believe Snorralaug's use dates back to the 12th century. Snorri Sturluson, the famed politician and writer mentions the pool in his writings. He created his own private tunnel leading from the spring to his home.
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Nestled within the heart of Reykjavik, it's hard to believe that such a tranquil oasis exists in the lively capital. Elliðaárdalur valley can easily be reached via a city bus to the Bústaðavegur/Reykjanesbraut junction area or by taking a short ten minute drive from Downtown Reykjavik. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists. It offers a great choice of woodland paths, pretty picnic areas, and a stunning waterfall. The river is famed for its rich numbers of salmon and arctic char.
The Silfra Rift
The Thingvellir National Park is no secret among eager tourists. Many miss out on the opportunity to explore its most impressive natural wonder. Considered one of best scuba diving sites in the world, exploring The Silfra Rift is an underwater adventure that shouldn't be missed. Visitors will be provided a waterproof dry suit before swimming the crystal waters between the two tectonic plates. Silfra is only some 45km north-east from Reykjavik.
Go on a Road Trip and See Unusual Attractions in Iceland
So what are you waiting for? Try one of these lesser known attractions to create your very own unconventional Icelandic adventure.
Image by Moyan Brenn used under the Creative Commons license
James Hairworth has been a travel writer for three years. Doing his best to see every country in the world. Jamesis currently up to his 41st, with Iceland being one of his favorites. When he's not travelling, he's writing in his hometown of Manchester.


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Where Can I Find Free Online Communication Classes?
Many communication classes are offered through OpenCourseWare, which is a program making course materials available for free online through open content licenses. Courses are available through universities in such areas as technical communication, Internet communication and visual communication. Schools offering Applied Communications degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
Overview of OpenCourseWare Communication Classes
The goal of OpenCourseWare is to make education accessible and searchable for students and educators around the globe. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was the first to offer and come up with the concept of free online courses in 2001, and in 2005, an OpenCourseWare Consortium was formed to extend the reach of free online courses. More than a dozen schools are now offering OpenCourseWare classes in the U.S., and international colleges now offer courses as well.
Important Facts About OpenCourseWare Communication Classes
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MIT offers numerous communication classes free and online. Lecture notes, reading lists and other study materials are downloadable.
- Management Communication for Undergraduates: MIT's class in management communication addresses writing, speaking, interpersonal and teamwork communication skills that are necessary for managers. Business letter and memo writing are covered.
- Information and Communication Technology in Africa: The development of communications technology in Africa is covered in this course, in addition to governing policy issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. Students gain an understanding of ways to contribute to communications and information technology policy in Africa.
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UMass Boston offers an online, free communication course through OpenCourseWare. The class syllabus and schedule, as well as discussion, project and paper topics, are available online.
- Using Internet Communications: UMass Boston's course addresses ways to improve professional communications via the Internet. Students learn to communicate through electronic meetings, forums and other audio and video contexts. Topics include finding information on the Web, sharing documents, publishing to the internet and participating on social networking sites. Students create a blog in this course.
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Well, it's so cute to see Mitchell play hockey. We went to his practice today. He's just been in a Timbits Hockey for about 2 months now. They are playing little 15 minute games now at the end of their practices. He got 2 shifts today.
Here's a little video. His skating has improved so much. He's only 5 years old compared to some of the other kids who are bigger and older. Today, the coaches did drills to skate on one foot and other drills to shoot the puck to the boards. They also do drills to help the kids get up quicker after they take a dive. It's hard to get up with all that padding and with all that equipment on. After practice, I told Mitchell a secret and he's not to tell his mother. See, after the hockey practice on Saturday, he and his 2 sisters are coming over to our place to make a birthday cake and a crafty gift for their mother's birthday which is on Sunday. The kids love a secret and even more, they love to bake and make crafts. I don't know who will have the better birthday, Mom or the triplets.


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University of Iowa eyes Cuban study
As a University of Iowa senior studying political science and psychology, Jake Murphy long has been intrigued by Cuba. The island nation's political and economic isolation from the United States since the 1960s has made it a sort of "forbidden fruit" for Americans, Murphy said. "So when (President Barack) Obama announced the relationship would be renewed, and they were relaxing some embargoes, I was in shock," he said. "It was finally happening, and I thought it was so cool." So cool, in fact, that Murphy wanted to go and experience the country and its culture during this transition, and before America's influence affects substantial change.


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Brittany Beckwith, an alumnus of California State University, Northridge, has joined the Cal State Northridge staff as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the 2010-11 school year. Her primary sports coverage will include women's volleyball, track and field, and cross country.
She completed her undergraduate studies at CSUN as a member of the Athletic Training Education Program, earning her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training in May 2010 and graduating Summa Cum Laude.
She served two semesters as President of the CSUN Athletic Training Club, a time during which she took the lead in a research project "A Classification System Approach to Low Back Pain." She presented her research at the Far West Athletic Trainer's Association (FWATA) Annual Symposium in Honolulu, HI this past summer, being awarded "Best Student Presentation."
As an undergraduate athletic training student, Brittany gained experience working with the CSUN men's and women's soccer teams (Spring 2010), as well as the football teams at both College of the Canyons and Notre Dame High School (Fall 2008 and 2009).
In the summer of 2009, Beckwith also had the opportunity to work with athletes outside of the conventional sports setting, being selected to attend the NATA Xtreme Leadership Xperience that was held at the Summer X-Games in Los Angeles, CA.
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TORONTO — A five-person team reached the North Pole on Tuesday, using sled dogs to arrive ahead of the pace set by American explorer Robert E. Peary during his disputed 1909 expedition, according to a Web site following the race.
British explorer Tom Avery was determined to verify Peary's claim by matching the 37-day time for the 475-mile (760-kilometer) trek from Cape Columbia in northern Nunavut, the Inuit territory of Canada opposite Greenland. Avery's team of four men and one woman traveled in a similar style to Peary, using Canadian Inuit huskies and custom-built wooden sledges.
The Web site for the Barclays Capital Ultimate North Expedition, sponsored by Barclay's Capital and the Prince's Trust, said the team reached the pole at around 9:30 a.m. ET. If Peary and Avery were racing to the pole, Avery's team would have beaten Peary's by seven miles, according to the Web report.
"Robert Peary died with his record unsubstantiated, and that's the key thing, to prove it can be done," said Geraldine McGrory, a spokeswoman for the expedition.
Record stood for a century
In nearly a century of polar exploration, the fastest journey that anyone had managed since Peary's day was by a Canadian team in 2000, which reached the Pole after 43 days.
He became the youngest Briton to reach the South Pole in 2002. That record was beaten weeks later by Andrew Cooney, 23, from Nottinghamshire, who became the youngest person in the world to reach the South Pole on Jan. 2, 2003.
International team
The team is comprised of Avery; South African Andrew Gerber; American woman Matty McNair; George Wells of England; and Hugh Dale-Harris, a Canadian teacher and dog driver.
During the past year, the team prepared for one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet by driving dogs in the extreme climate of Baffin Island.
On their trek, the team encountered temperatures as low as 49 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (-45 degrees Celsius), enormous pressure ridges up to 30 feet (9 meters) high and constantly moving ice that split with areas of open water sometimes many miles wide.
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text: IT Staffing: Who are You Gonna Call? SpeakerSam Chenkin, Tech ImpactFacilitator Susan Hope Bard Webinar video Webinar Description This webinar discusses when having in-house IT does and does not work. Sam Chenkin from Tech Impact will share handy tips on how to work with external vendors. He will also share methods to realign IT away from operational needs and to strategic change.Supporting your organization is no longer just about keeping your computers running. In the modern world nonprofits need to be able to manage and implement databases, cloud technologies, and reporting systems. IT staffing is as much about helping nonprofits get the most out of the tools they have available as it is about servers and networking.In this webinar we will discuss the roles nonprofits should consider including Database Administration, Infrastructure Support, Helpdesk, CIO, and more. We'll discuss strategies for accessing this expertise regardless of your size through various strategies including volunteer, hiring, contractor, and outsourcing. And we'll discuss how you can try to align your existing IT staff with the new world order.View the PowerPoint slides and resources. If you have any questions regarding redistribution or use of this work, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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This is a summary of an event with Elena Panfilova, Director of Transparency International – Russia, on 4 February 2014.
To view a full transcript of this event, click here
On the eve of Sochi's hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, a number of important questions need to be asked regarding alleged corruption during Russia's preparations for the Games.
Addressing an audience in the British Parliament, Elena Panfilova, Director of Transparency International – Russia, discussed the issue of corruption regarding 'Sochi 2014' and the thriving culture of kick-backs in Russia at a broader level. As a high-profile anti-corruption campaigner and practitioner, Panfilova stated that corruption associated with 'Sochi 2014' could only be understood by providing context about the situation in Russia as a whole.
Elena Panfilova argued that the scale of corruption in Sochi should not come as a surprise. In fact, it should be expected. It can easily be extrapolated to other regions in Russia with similar levels of expenditure. She expressed her hope to tackle future corruption with the help of both Russian activists and foreign NGOs.
Corruption associated with 'Sochi 2014':
- The 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi act as a magnifying glass exposing systemic corruption in Russia.
- Although many articles and other media reports carry facts and figures about alleged corruption, they do not address the roots of corruption.
- Corruption in Russia is the focus of global attention only because of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. Once 'Sochi 2014' is over, global attention will shift and the issue will be forgotten.
Corruption at a national level:
- Russians deal with corruption on a day-to-day basis, not least with regards to housing, utilities and heating systems.
- The Russian government is tightening regulations on NGOs, which makes it more difficult for such organisations to expose corrupt practices. At the same time, this action suggests that Russian NGOs are gaining increasing influence and are being taken seriously by the Kremlin.
- It is difficult for NGOs and other anti-corruption campaigners to move from publishing their findings to actions resulting in arrests and court cases.
International cooperation as an anti-corruption tool:
- International co-operation is key when fighting corruption in any country, not only Russia.
- The international community is complicit with corruption in Russia as the proceeds of corruption do not remain in the country but are moved abroad. Foreign officials most often turn a blind eye to the questionable money invested in their countries.
- Russia should learn from the UK about various aspects regarding NGOs, not least with regards whistleblowing legislation.


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BusinessDaily.eu – By Mikkel Egesberg – This is just a short update about the recent trade-numbers from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
The June 2012 estimate for the Eurozone trade balance with the rest of the world was a 14.9 bn euro surplus ($18.4 billion), the highest since the European Union began collecting the numbers in 1999. The trade balance is the marked by the orange colour in the figure below. Exports are at 161 billion Euros (green colour), and imports are at 147 billion Euros (red colour):
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This Vegan Life: An Interview with Lisa Dempster
In the past week, we've heard from vegan-turned-ecotarian Cristy Clark and interviewed passionate food lover Charlotte Wood on how they frame their ethical approach to how they shop, cook and eat.
Today, in the last of our series on ethical eating, we talk to committed vegan Lisa Dempster, food blogger, former editor of the Veg Good Food Guide and director of the Emerging Writers' Festival.
You're a passionate vegan. What are your reasons for not eating animals or animal products?
I became interested in veganism for environmental reasons. It's hard to be a meat-eating environmentalist, as the saying goes! I'm disturbed by the amount of meat we eat and the impact it has on our planet. Additionally, I am disgusted by most modern farming practices and the increasingly inhumane direction our production of meat and dairy has taken. After five years, veganism does just kind of become second nature as well. As a vegan I feel energetic and I eat a huge variety of delicious foods, while knowing that my diet is compassionate and environmentally friendly. That my diet is in line with my ethics just feels really right for me.
I read that Peter Singer inspired you to become a vegan. How did this happen?
In reality, my transition to veganism started several years before I turned. I was reading all sorts of books on food production, like Not on the Label and Fast Food Nation, and becoming increasingly aware of the impact that our diets can have on the environment and on our bodies. So I had been thinking about, and trying to make, ethical food choices for quite a while. I had never really considered veganism because I'm not particularly radical. But then I read Peter Singer's The Ethics of What We Eat, which sent me into a tailspin. It made me think again about how I felt about the foods I was eating, and examine my diet closely to see how I felt about it. And I didn't feel great about it. So even though I had previously discounted veganism as 'not for me', I decided that I couldn't justifiably knock it till I tried it … so I decided to go vegan for a month to see what it was like. I found it really easy, and when the month drew to a close I just stuck with it.
How did you make the transition to veganism? And how hard was it?
I had a really easy transition actually, despite the fact I went straight from omnivore to vegan. After I tried it out for a month, I just kept going. The test run worked for me because it eliminated the mental barrier of 'becoming vegan'. Although my commitment to veganism was intellectually there, I didn't picture myself as a vegan and was worried that it would be hard. By giving it a trial run, I was able to try veganism on for size without feeling any pressure. When I decided to commit to veganism at the end of 30 days I was already living the lifestyle, so I didn't have to worry about making the switch.
A common misconception about veganism is that it must be really hard to maintain such a restrictive diet. But actually, if you don't want to eat animal products, as I don't, it's not much of a challenge to avoid them. The hardest bit I guess was that you start spending a lot of time reading labels – and getting shocked about what kinds of things have animal products in them! So it's time consuming at first, figuring out what stuff in your shopping is vegan or not, but you soon get quicker at it.
The vegan food community seems a close-knit one; you've written about making new vegan friends since your transition to veganism. What are the advantages of being part of the vegan community? And how are these connections forged?
When I first turned vegan I was blogging about food a lot and then I edited two editions of The Australian Veg Food Guide, and through those channels I got to meet a lot of vegans, which was fabulous. A group of vegan food bloggers started having potlucks together, and we became good friends. When I was a new vegan, having those support networks were critical. In addition to sharing information about where and what to eat, it's just a relief to hang out with people who get it.
Now, with social media, it's easier than ever to connect with other vegans in your city, which I always recommend new vegans do. I don't know about the vegan food community all being close-knit, though we often tend know each other. Being vegan is kind of like being in a weird club – you soon find out if anyone else is a member. I've been lucky to meet loads of vegans through my blog and by doing vegan food writing, and we're a pretty diverse bunch. Vegans in Melbourne are punks, they're professionals, they're athletes, they're academics… we're kind of everywhere. I call us the Vegan Mafia!
You became a vegan for ethical reasons. Are there health benefits too? If so, what benefits have realised?
There are a few common misconceptions about veganism – one is that vegans are all health nuts, the other is that vegans are all sick, frail and weak. It's quite funny. In fact, veganism in itself is not inherently healthy or unhealthy, though studies have shown that vegetarianism reduces your risk of developing things like bowel cancer, obesity and heart conditions.
I'm pretty healthy, but I know plenty of junk food vegans, which is possible in Australia, when you consider that things like beer, Barbecue Shapes, Oreos and Baker's Delight are vegan. I've had people, on hearing that I'm veg, tell me about a sickly vegan that they know. I can't help but laugh: I've cycled across the Nullarbor on a vegan diet, hiked 1200 kilometres in Japan, I ride my bike about 200 kilometres a week, I work out at the gym … I'm the opposite of frail. I have loads of energy, which I put down to the variety and abundance of foods that I eat – my diet is way more varied now than it ever was when I was an omni.
What are the challenges of being a vegan?
There aren't many, really. It's just a habit for me now and in Melbourne it's possible to be vegan with no real hassles; travelling can be a bit more challenging. The only difficult part is dealing with other people, sometimes. People can be pretty intense when they hear you're vegan. Some get defensive about it, like you're judging them, others go on the offensive and try to argue with you or tell you what you're doing is wrong. Or they try to 'catch' you eating something non-vegan, which is actually kind of funny.
I'm fairly inured to it these days, and am good at defusing any given situation or shutting it down outright. I have a policy of not policing what anyone else eats and not letting anyone else police me; getting drawn into arguments is not pleasant, especially when you're eating, so I tend to keep my politics off the table as much as possible.
Lisa Dempster is the director of the Emerging Writers' Festival and author of Neon Pilgrim. She blogs at www.lisadempster.com.au.
Join us tonight for our Intelligence Squared debate, Animals Should Be Off the Menu, at Melbourne Town Hall at 6.30pm. Speakers will include ethicist Peter Singer, chef Adrian Richardson and the Age's Veronica Ridge. Tickets are $20 or $12 concession. You can book online.
All food photographs on this page are taken by Lisa Dempster.


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Well we are now a third of the way through July and I'm not sure that I should even worry about a wrap-up for last month at this point, I'm thinking the ship has probably sailed. At the same time, if it's something I plan to continue then I can't just skip a month and then continue like nothing happened. So, even though it's so close to midnight I can smell it, and it's the … [Read more...]
Book Review: A Reaper at the Gates
Author: Sabaa Tahir ISBN: 978-0-00-828875-4 RRP: $27.99 Publication Date: 21st May 2018 Publisher: Voyager-UK Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher The Ember Quartet is a series that I have loved, and we have book clubbed all of the books, I was so excited to get this one lined up for June and then there were postal holdups and the book arrived really late. By the time I … [Read more...]
BOOK CLUB: A Reaper at the Gates
Author: Sabaa Tahir ISBN: 978-0-00-828875-4 RRP: $27.99 Publication Date: 21st May 2018 Publisher: Voyager-UK Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher A Reaper at the Gates is the third book in a young adult series that I have been eagerly awaiting, for two years. A series that is brutal and not for the fainthearted but also compelling reading. I picked up A Reaper at the … [Read more...]
Children and Young Adult Book Club Reads for June 2018
June, winter, rain, and cold. A perfect opportunity for lots of snuggling up with a good book. I wish I had more time for that but with winter sports it's more like lots of driving and standing out in the cold cheering on the teams. This month we have separated the Young Adult titles out with the Children's books and we hope to grow this side of the club in coming months … [Read more...]
Book Club: A Torch Against The Night
Author: Sabaa Tahir ISBN: 9780008160357 RRP: $27.99 Sabaa Tahir captivated thousands worldwide with her debut An Ember In The Ashes in 2015, and was the runner up in the 'Best Debut Goodreads Author 2015' category of the Goodreads Choice Awards. We reviewed the book as a book club title when it released and I loved it, it was a very popular book club leaving some very … [Read more...]


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Yesterday's decision by five US Supreme Court judges completed the undemocratic march to redefining marriage in America, the Australian Christian Lobby said today. "Australians should be thankful that our High Court has not resorted to divisive undemocratic judicial activism on marriage," ACL Managing Director Lyle Shelton said. "If Australian activists for redefining marriage believe in democratic principles they will take ... Read More »
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