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National Register of Historic Places in Conejos County
Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, Engine No. 463 is one of only two remaining locomotives of the K-27 series originally built for and operated by the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
The K-27 series was a departure from the design most prevalent on Colorado's narrow gauge lines, resulting in a locomotive with one and one-half times more power. The arrival of this series marked a significant turning point in the operation of the D&RGW's narrow gauge lines that was to remain in effect until the end of Class I narrow gauge steam locomotion in 1968.
The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad restored the engine to operating condition.
Quoted from the History Colorado website.
When we visited Antonito in 2010, Steam Engine 463 was undergoing restoration.
You can read about the restoration at Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad,
and you can support this and other projects at http://www.cumbrestoltec.org/join-or-give/make-a-donation.html.
While we await the return of 463, we offer photographs of other steam locomotives in Antonito.

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It is becoming a little clearer to me that the toy shoppers of today are splitting into two camps. The price/convenient/mundane shopper that just wants to get the birthday party gift(or holiday) quickly and be done or they simply want to satisfy their child by what they see on YouTube and not hear about the whining. Versus, parents and toy shoppers that look at a birthday party (or holiday) and say, "what can I do to make the child feel special, maybe learn a few new skills, and/or personalize this gift to the child." The latter obviously takes more time, effort and perhaps dollars. This doesn't mean they won't let their child have the HOT TOY FAD but that is usually secondary to the purpose of purchasing a special gift with forethought and research so they can give that perfect gift. After all, there is a set amount of birthdays a child has– you can't increase or go back in time.
Now if my assumption is correct on the divergent toy shopper profiles, what does that have to do with toy retailers? Well, I believe two distinct segments can survive and grow over time– the convenient/low price model and the curated product/service model. We obviously fall into the latter and find it is working, and working well. Yes, you must have what kids want, but just as importantly, you need knowledgeable team members to help the toy shopper find that special gift or assist in making it special. If you examine the toy industry, Amazon is clearly in camp one and seems to be leading the pack with Wal-Mart. Those retailers stuck in the middle– try to deliver convenience, low prices, stock mostly what's hot, but usually have way too many toys, are losing. My experience at Learning Express Toys (the national Franchise toy leader) and my interactions with ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailer Association) clearly show that both ends of this customer split can and do co-exist together. In fact, we need both. My job as a retailer is to then execute better than any other retailer through our strategy of Best Team, Best Products, in a WOW environment. Since we embarked on this strategy 5 years ago, it has truly paid dividends to the surprise of many. I hope that if you read this, regardless of which toy shopper profile you fit, remember to make birthdays and holidays as special as you can for your own children, relatives, friends and even perhaps those less fortunate. May you have a safe, fun and rewarding 2017 holiday season.


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Black Light White
Working with quartz, mica, marble dust, and pure pigments under a black light, the piece turns from the white stone etched with ancient touches of time into a glowing window into space.
Creating in the uv dream light to discover underlying rhythms. Losing oneself in the surface mineral topography, allows me to explore how light transforms in new dimensions at the far reaches of the visible spectrum.


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I'm not writing this for you, I'm writing this for me.
What am I doing here? What am I doing?
I will follow until I know how to lead. And then, by God, I will lead.
Someone once that wisdom begins in wonder. Is that why I put my eyes to the sky and the lights on the mountains and let it hollow out the inside of my head, because then won't it fill up with something more pure?
Someone once told me that as a designer you're only as valuable as your most obscure reference. Which is why I cast a net to be as broad as can be, French and art and biology, sometimes I feel overwhelmed and so spread thin like butter and afraid that it's bad that I'm going wide instead of deep, but then I can draw things together in a way that's never been seen, don't you know that the facade of the Crystal Palace is based on the form of the world's largest water lily—?
I don't understand why my art brain and my design brain are not the same. But visual arts and writing are all that I need for self-expression, and I can turn on my science brain like the flip of a switch—
But I just want my designs to make logical sense. I want them to make sense and to fit a need and to do what they're supposed to do. But in order to get there I am going to throw out all societal rules, take a nap under the table during the freshmen's final, use that orange peeler to open your pill bottle and use an exacto knife when everyone else is using scissors—
I feel like being a designer is a contradiction. You've got to have that neat block-letter handwriting and tight sketches with thin black lines as straight as an arrow. But then you've got to be able to think like a mess, your workshop is colorful chaos, I don't think that I'd ever be analytical enough to work out the mechanical functioning of any old object but I'll do my research to try to get into peoples' heads?
And what if I'm a bit looser of a human being? Frayed cuffs and pockets filled with gold. What if I sketch in burnt umber prismacolor instead of a black Papermate Flair? But my life is thinking and aesthetic, and I want to do the big-picture research and make 60 degree case mitre trays with sprays of purple and green.
I wrote this on my gold iPod Touch in the sun on my walk home. But then once I walked into my apartment, I looked up and realized that my manifesto had already been written a year ago, and it was hanging up above my air-dried local walnut standing desk.
I will go broad instead of deep. I will draw connections that have never been drawn before. The more that I know, the more I can see.
Design research is mad science. Creating objects is mad science.
I'm making things up as I go along. My entire life is mad science.


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After working abroad and later in the studio for a year and a half, I have finally completed the first part to the body of artwork "Peekaboo, Asia". The series of drawings, paintings and collages serves as a response to my recent stay in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea, that was possible thanks to the George T. Dorsch Award grant I received from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2012. The body of work consists of a mix of over 100 journalistic, expressionistic and political art.
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Friday, July 14, 2017
DNA - Determined Natural Ancestry
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An excellent article with which I fully concur. I would just add one Scripture, namely: "And if you are Christ's then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Galatians 3:29 Blessings Stephen SpykermanReplyDelete
It is a great scripture to use for affirming our identity. But the problem is the "church" has understood it to mean that it "makes" you one of the seed of Israel, rather than it actually proves that you are of that very seed/life of the forefathers. We noticed Stephen that you used it in your answer to a question, when being interview at the COI conference. We thought it was a perfect answer to a trick question. Shabbat Shalom E & RReplyDelete
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Is Judah consumed about retaining pure DNA because they believe Messiah Ben David is to be born of a Jewish woman who must also be from a priestly lineage? Who was Caleb? He wasn't a DNA proved Jew was he? (I believe he was "adopted" as a son of Israel into the tribe of Judah but he descended from Esau who was a Kenizzite, wasn't he? Was Abraham a DNA proved Jew? The scripture refers to him as an Aramean, doesn't it? And here I thought Israel was about one Torah for the Jew and the "sojourner/ alien" ?
I am so very relieved that those of us who have returned to keep Sabbath and the commandments which for the most part we've learned through Messianic Jews. Who knew the Appointed Times and Sabbath are not strictly"Jewish" observances but are rather Yah's Set Apart days and keeping a Saturday Sabbath is a fundamental part of keeping His Covenant? If it wasn't for them I doubt there would have been a Hebrew Roots return at all. Still today, Christians are still being taught by their teachers, leaders, and churches to celebrate Christmas and Easter because after all they must be Christians and that's what Christians Do. We were taught we must never become like Judah because we are two separate people groups entirely. We've been misled our fathers who have inherited lies.
I thought Judah had been instructed to lead and teach the nations about the Father's Covenant Ways? Wouldn't they want to hear the Father's praise and receive His reward for actually participating in the beautification and adornment of the fruit of the earth -- the survivors of Israel? (Isa.4:2)
Today, I understand the 10 tribes were scattered because of their disobedience but that Moshe also prophesied they would return in the last days. This number 10 could reference the Ten Lost Tribes, couldn't it? With this in mind, now, I understand Zechariah 8:23 in a very different light. "Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'In those days ten men from ALL THE NATIONS will grasp the garment of a Jew, saying, "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." This garment is likely an outer garment complete with Tzitzits. Isn't this what the woman who grasped Yahshua's hem doing? Grasping for the physical representation which indicated that He Kept the Commandments?
For this reason, I have deep appreciation for the returning Messianic Jews. Without their input I'd be lost and wondering if G-d actually existed since before I kept a Saturday Sabbath, most of my prayers went unanswered. I am so grateful that the lost tribes have not been forgotten about by the Father even though at times it seems as if Judah wants to forget about us, entirely. (Isa. 44:21)
If there is to be a terrible conflagration in Israel, yet again, and Jerusalem is to become yet again, a cup of trembling, where will Judah flee to for safety? Perhaps Judah will count on his brother Ephraim in the USA and Canada ( and elsewhere) as we were blessed with an almost undeserved abundance. Indeed some people are setting aside provisions for our brother Judah just in case he needs to take refuge here. After all, Yashua for us is a typology of Joseph and shouldn't we be following His example?
Thank you for the comments and questions. A few brief comments: Regarding the DNA, as you may have noticed "my definition" was only pointing to YHVH's set destiny for the forefathers and their progeny as they began to divide up. And thus, although Israel and Judah's paths diverged, in order to fulfill the role each had and still have in YHVH's plan of redemption, ultimately He will make them one in His hand (Ezekiel 37:19, being only one of several examples ), when it is time for the plan to reach a certain climax.Delete
While we appreciate the love and care of our brethren outside the land, we also trust that Abba has His protective measures for His possession (His people) whom He has brought back to their inheritance (the land).
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I was very moved by this article and had an experience earlier in the week before you posted this. I went to secure a small storage unit for some friends in our little town in the North Georgia mountains. I was wearing my Tzofim T-shirt (Israeli scouts) that day. A younger woman came into office and saw my shirt and asked, "Do you have family in Israel?" I said yes. And I said this without hesitation even though I am not Jewish. She said that she served in the IDF. I said that I observe Shabbat and the Moedim. She replied, "You are more Israeli than I am." So this Israeli affirmed and discerned my Determined Natural Ancestry based on the guiding principles you so fittingly laid out here. Are some operating in fear, unwilling to accept their identity?ReplyDelete
A divinely and timely inspired question, and are we willing to answer truthfully? "Yes, I do have family in Israel". Thanks for sharing your experience Tzefanyah.ReplyDelete


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South Hunsley School
This morning we went to South Hunsley School in East Yorkshire to talk to Year 10 students as part of their Business Enterprise Week.
Rebecca gave her business story, and gave advice for the students to consider when it came to making their own life choices.
As a past student of the school, it was really great for Rebecca to go back, see the school again, and to talk to staff, some of which were there when she was a student. Rebecca really enjoyed giving a presentation to her old school about successes in her career.
The over all theme of the session was for students to focus on what they enjoy, to find their passion in life and to follow it in terms of a career path.
To work for joy, and not just for money.
'Vocation', 'Entrepreneur', 'Creativity'... just a few of the words the students developed an understanding of throughout the session.
Over 130 students attended the talk, which was part of a full week of activities and workshops. The students themselves were fantastic, all of them got involved and some were brave enough to put their hands up and answer some questions. Not easy to do in a room packed full of peers!
Thank you to South Hunsley for having us, and we hope to see you all again soon!


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STAFF: #MeToo: How I Failed Women in the Restaurant Industry
The explosion of the #MeToo movement and the resignation of politicians & restaurant operators alike has gotten a lot of us thinking (rightfully so). Most of us have failed women in the restaurant industry. Question is: what are we willing to do to make it right?
Brotherly Love
Video is making the round of the Internet of a little brother sticking up for his big sister. The young girl was competing in an organized wrestling match. Little bro didn't like seeing his sister being pushed around and ran to the rescue.
A Politically Neutral Issue
It's a miracle, but we've found common ground between liberals and conservatives – net neutrality. Americans across all political leanings are in favor of net neutrality.
Supermedia Gets Bigger
Disney has officially announced the purchase of 21st Century Fox for an estimated $52.4 billion, and there are a lots of implications. Comic fans will love that Marvel/Disney now gets the rights back to franchises like the X-Men and Fantastic Four. They also announced they're launching an ESPN over-the-top streaming service in 2018, and a 30% stake in Hulu.
Why it matters to you: If you want to change your results, ask yourself a question.
Did you know that only 8% of people that make a New Year's resolution actually accomplish it? Sad, but true. Psychologists believe that we fail because we make a declarative that offers no guidance on how to achieve our goals.
They suggest that by stating "I will lose 15lbs" we don't allow ourselves any roadmap to success. Alternatively, they suggest you ask yourself a question like "How will I lose 15lbs after the New Year?" This naturally allows you to manage the change you seek instead of leaving you with a goal and not directions.
This is a terrific allegory for good management and goal setting. Too often we deliver proclamations to our teams, but we don't provide them with the real guidance they need to succeed. Start by reframing your goals into questions. It's simply good leadership, even if you are only leading yourself to a preferred goal. However, it's also relevant to managing your team. By asking the question, you include folks in your goals and they too will be connected to the outcome. So, for 2018 make a New Year's "Questolution" that changes your life.
Why it matters to you: It's always time to review your website.
With so much focus on social media, many restaurant operators neglect their most powerful marketing tools: their own website. Having a great website tells a guest several things at once about your business. Initially the guest is shown that your restaurant is organized, has professionals running it, and that you value delivering them a vision of what their experience will be like when they visit. Beyond that, guests can meet your team, access your menu, make a reservation or check out upcoming events. If your site is doing all that well, then you are ahead of the curve for our industry.
While we aren't here to tell you what to value, we do think your guests are able to do that for you. Have you ever asked a guest what they thought of your website? The irony is that if they say they've never seen it, then you are likely not promoting it well enough. However, if they have, you can rely on their feedback to help you craft your website to their preference. By reading this short article, we believe any of you will see your site differently and be ready to make it more effective in encouraging guests to visit.


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On one of the primary web applications I maintain we have real-time help available to clients through an online chat application. Usually when one of the chat line workers gets an interesting bug report they IM me and I try to fix the problem.
//Validate Past date //---------------------------------------------// function validatePastDate (control, sFieldName) { var c = document.getElementById(control); if (c != null ) { //validate hasDate and isDate snipped// var d = new Date(); var now = new Date(); if(d.setTime(Date.parse(c.value, "n/j/y")) > now) { sErr = sFieldName + " '" + c.value + "' must be a date earlier than today. \n"; } } return sErr; }
Since the bug was opened in our issue database four different testers have tried to replicate it and none have been successful. Yesterday I got pinged on IM and told that the 'funny date thing' was happening again.
I dropped everything and decided it was time to fix this once and for all. I poured over the code, looking at the function and everywhere it was called. No luck. I ran it from my development box and from the beta server. No dice. I fired up an ancient desktop box that was kicking around and all of a sudden...ERROR!
Then I looked in the bottom right hand corner of the screen and noticed that it was 3:06 AM. Bingo! When I double-clicked the clock I discovered that the system date on that computer was 4/1/09, not 4/6/09. It's clear now, but we all overlooked that
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BlackPlastic heart Moshi Moshi for the following reasons:
1. They are independent.
2. They have previously signed and released records by such greats as Bloc Party, Hot Chip and Hot Club De Paris.
3. Their name sounds like something innappropriate an Eskimo (sorry, Inuit) might say to a member of the opposite sex.
4. They have a little 'club' they use to release great breakthrough 7" singles through and then they go and bundle these together in one great CD for the slow or the lazy.
The first Moshi Moshi Singles Club therefore consists of 14 pretty consistently enjoyable songs, some of which will be from people you know, some of which won't. Yet.
Matt & Kim's 'Silver Tiles' sounds like it is being banged out on a three-year-old's toy drum with vocals that match. It's so infectious resisting it would be like trying to solve all the world's problems with a sit down protest: pointless.
'Caroline's A Victim' continues to please in the fact that it not only sounds like the Kate Nash song most likely to upset your mum but is also a pop reference to The Killers (whose fans are apparently called Victims). Lykke Li's 'Little Bit' is the opposite - a delicate, loveable reverb heavy plea for love.
Meanwhile The Slow Club's 'Because We're Dead' is ramshackle, laid back and effortless. It sounds like a spurned lover you can't resist any more yet also knows they are too damn good for you.
Late of the Pier represent one of the better known bands here and their single 'Bathroom Gurgle' still sounds fresh - wonkey basslines and 80s vocals helping to generate excitement for the Erol Alkan produced debut album this year. The breakdown halfway through prior to the dancing bit is still pure pomp and is all the better for it.
Of course you already know Friendly Fires' 'Paris' but it is perhaps the singles clubs biggest catch so far... This track does more for French tourism than you'd get out of one-hundred monkeys chained to one-hundred Macbook Pros locked in L'Office De Tourisme for eternity.
What's great about the Moshi Moshi singles club is not so much what has come before but what might be up ahead.
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Are you tired? Tired of your life? Tired of negative news, negative people, your job, your finances, your relationships? Are you scared of what your world has become? OUR world? A world filled with uncertainty, mistrust of others, anger, fear, resentment, cynicism, pride, and egos. All of us know there's a multitude of sources out there designed to help you; workshops, books, motivational speakers, therapists, the list goes on and on. Most of these "sources" instruct you to follow simple "steps" to get your life back on track, to restore happiness, wealth, peace, and serenity in your life. I'm going to catch flak on this, but I'm here to tell you, NONE of that will help. As long as you continue to think the answers to all that you need and want in life is in what the OUTSIDE world can give you, you'll continue to encounter disillusionment and despair.
About four years ago, I was in a similar position. Worse, I wasn't even aware of it. I woke, showered, dressed, and went to work. I came home and self-medicated. The next day, the cycle began again. I started to look in the mirror each day and say, "This has GOT to change. I can't keep going on like this." The same thing, day after day, week after week, month after month. Before long I was going through the motions of living, except I wasn't really LIVING. It's been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome. Was I insane? NO. But I WAS in a rut. A big one. That rut led to a cliff, a cliff that nearly cost me my life. Fortunately, I'm happy to announce it didn't, though it cost me in other ways; my job, some of my family relationships, my home, my FREEDOM. However, the circumstances that led to that temporary loss of freedom for a few months in mid-2008, has propelled me to a life I could have never imagined today. A life filled with dynamic and life-changing events, personal relationships on a level I never dreamed of, professional doors that flew open that continue to astound me each day. A life where I discovered that I had the POWER within my-self all along to change.
I've written extensively on this blog about a number of things, most of which are the DIRECT result of personal experiences. When I hear of people or sites on the internet that purport to help you in some fashion, I always wonder; "Do they speak from personal experience? Or are they simply regurgitating something they were taught by someone else or what they read?" Now I'm sure there are MANY that do speak from personal experience and I would be the first to tell you to listen to them, if in fact, it helps you. But let me tell you something you already know, and if you don't, perhaps it would be worth listening to. YOU already have the power within yourself to make your world what you WANT it to be. I won't tell you how to tap into that power. The fact is, only you will know the means by which you do. However, in the weeks and months ahead, I will continue to share some of my own insight into that topic, one it is my hope you will find some of YOUR answers.
Now to Facebook. Many, if not most, of you reading this are doing so via my page called "Gusto", a page designed to inspire others, a forum by which I share freely some of my deepest thoughts and experiences. The mind, like the world, is rich in color and variety. What people find on that Facebook page is a mirror image of that. There are inspirational quotes and videos, quotes of my own, music, and of course this blog, all designed to foster and promote positive thinking and a perspective of a different way of life many of you may want. Over the course of the past few months, it's become apparent that there's a definite need for this type of personal interaction in that forum. I also recognize my page is but one of MANY that attempts to provide you with that. However, I feel it's unique in this aspect. First, it's personal. What I share there comes from the HEART, with honor, respect, dignity, and sincerity. Isn't that all that any of us want out of life? What we want from our fellow brothers and sisters?
If nothing else, it is my fervent hope and prayer that "Gusto" and this website provides you a source of comfort, safety, and love that is sorely needed in this world.


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Tech's Pastner Feels Strength of Jewish Atlanta
Georgia Tech head basketball coach Josh Pastner is up to the task of rebuilding the program.
Rebuilding a collegiate basketball program is a daunting task, but if anyone's up to the challenge, it's new Georgia Tech men's coach Josh Pastner.
The 38-year-old Jewish coach, who was hired April 8 from the University of Memphis, earned undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Arizona in only three and a half years while playing basketball for the school. Chat with him for five minutes and you'll quickly sense his determination to bring the Georgia Tech basketball program back to prominence in Atlanta's sports echelon.
Pastner talked with the AJT in his office Wednesday, April 27, about his Jewish roots, his family and his work to rebuild Georgia Tech basketball.
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AJT: What has a day in the life of Josh Pastner been like the past few weeks?
Pastner: It's been a whirlwind. It's been nonstop, and it's been fast, but I've loved every second of it. I wake up very early, go to bed very late, and I just feel that there's not enough time in the day. Sometimes late at night I wish I was in the Pacific time zone so I had another three hours to get things done.
AJT: What made you decide to take this job?
Pastner: It's just a great opportunity. You're coaching in the ACC, which, besides the NBA, is the best basketball league in the country. That's exciting. The Georgia Tech brand is exciting. Having an opportunity to build something from Ground Zero is exciting, and obviously all the great things about Georgia Tech and the city just made this a great move.
AJT: What does your family think of Atlanta? Have you settled on an area to live in town?
Pastner: They've only been here for about 24 hours. My wife is coming in to look at some houses. I love my family more than anything, but I couldn't run the basketball program at Tech by myself and also take care of them at the same time. I need to get them out here sooner rather than later, though. I haven't seen my wife or kids, and I need to go visit them. My wife is going to look around and hopefully find a good place for the family.
AJT: Have you looked into joining any synagogues here in town?
Pastner: I've gotten tons of emails from the Atlanta Jewish community already. I can tell it's strong here. I was very active with the Jewish community when I was in Memphis and Arizona, so I've had a lot of people reach out to me, which is great. I just haven't had time yet to really move on anything.
AJT: What was your Jewish upbringing like in Houston?
Pastner: I used to go to services a lot growing up in Texas, but I kind of drifted out of it. Not from a religious standpoint, but from a discipline standpoint. You know, you have high school basketball games on Friday nights and such, but I was a lot more active when I was at the University of Arizona and I tried to continue that at Memphis.
AJT: How did you manage to get your undergraduate and master's degree in just three and a half years?
Pastner: So I got my bachelor's degree in family studies in 2½ years. I took 45 hours my freshman year and 42 my sophomore year, which gave me 87 out of the 120 I needed to graduate. I took all 33 credit hours my fifth semester. Then in my sixth and seventh semesters I got my master's in teaching and teacher education. I did it because I figured the next best thing to playing was coaching, and I thought a seriousness about academics would set me apart when I went in for interviews. The funny thing is, when I got the job at Memphis, they didn't ask about that. I just got the job because no one else wanted it.
AJT: What do you do to unwind? Play basketball?
Pastner: I haven't picked up a basketball in years. I have no interest in playing other than being on the practice floor with the guys shooting around here and there. Guys want me to come play five on five or three on three, and I just have no desire.
AJT: You spoke at the JCC Maccabi Games in Memphis. Have you been offered a spot coaching in the 2017 Maccabiah Games in Israel?
Pastner: I got asked, and they want me to do it next summer, but I don't know if I can based on this new job. I really would like to do it, and everyone tells me it's a great experience, but I'd be missing part of recruiting during a key time. If I was a little more tenured, I could probably do it.


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Q&A with Moya Kelleher, Head of IT Channel Sales
With new technology consumption models radically evolving the role of channel partners, we talked to KYOCERA's UK channel chief, Moya Kelleher, about the brave new world of automated replenishment via Amazon.
Q. Please tell us about the new development with Amazon
A. KYOCERA is introducing a new capability that allows SMB customers to integrate their ECOSYS devices with their Amazon corporate account so that toner can be automatically ordered and resupplied in line with need. It's based on Amazon DRS (Dash Replenishment Service) and we've done it in response to customer demand and to underline our market leadership in smart connected devices.
Q. Isn't that just like a managed print contract?
A.Yes and no. Yes in the sense that, as with a managed print contract, customers avoid the risk of unexpectedly running out of toner and no longer have to put aside extra room to stockpile supplies that may go out of date or be lost in a busy office environment. There is no requirement on them to monitor toner levels or respond to alerts either. And, because the toner is guaranteed to be KYOCERA product rather than non-brand equivalents, the ongoing health of their devices is optimised.
But managed print contracts provide a range of additional benefits over and above toner restocking alone. The Amazon DRS service is limited by comparison, and really designed for SMBs who can't justify a managed print approach.
Q. Why is KYOCERA bringing in a new Amazon DRS service?
A. KYOCERA is committed to giving customers the best possible experience throughout the life of their device. SMB customers have told us how much they value the convenience of using Amazon for business e-commerce transactions, and this service directly integrates their Amazon account with the toner refill demands of their KYOCERA appliances.
The result is a completely automated, 'just-in-time' way of ordering KYOCERA approved toner for KYOCERA devices.
Q. Why can't customers carry on ordering toner in the normal way?
A. They can if they wish. This new capability is optional, and we don't expect all SMB customers to switch over to it if they prefer their current approach.
We do hope to see this being a catalyst for more partners to focus the conversation with customers onto strategic needs; talking to them about the additional value they can provide over and above restocking toner. This could range from offering consultancy services to taking on a completely managed approach to print.
Q. How much does the service cost and can partners provide it?
A. Users only have to download a simple, free app from KYOCERA and run it on their devices – so there is nothing to resell. Amazon's toner pricing is set to ensure that KYOCERA partners will continue to be able to sell our toner without fear of being too expensive.
It's initially only available on the following ECOSYS A4 colour devices: M5521, M5526, P5021 and P5026. These are most popular among our SMB customers.
Q. What else does this mean for KYOCERA channel partners?
A. E-commerce is nothing new, but this industry-wide trend of print manufacturers integrating with Amazon could herald a slowdown in the number of partners who regularly contact their customers to ask if they need toner refills.
This kind of innovation gives partners extra opportunity to have more strategically valuable discussions with customers about – for example – document workflows, security, cloud enablement, mobility and productivity.
KYOCERA is continuing to invest in equipping its partners to deliver value to customers; attracting additional margin opportunities, as well as underscoring our commitment to technology excellence.


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The Affiliate in Tremendous Arts in Music curriculum provides the essential course work in humanities/high-quality arts, English, mathematics, and social sciences with additional concentration in Music and Music Schooling. In 1904, he moved back to Charleston and started the Mason School of Music and High-quality Arts. Wake Tech provides positive arts courses and applications in music and visible artwork, and an Associate in Wonderful Arts (AFA) degree in Visual Artwork. Students can show their expertise in numerous exhibitions, concerts, master courses, media festivals, music contests and auctions within the fantastic arts.
As a music minor at Waynesburg College, you have to declare a main instrument or voice, prepare and present and audition in your instrument or voices, complete proficiency examinations, keep membership in a big ensemble, pursue membership in a minimum of one Chamber Ensemble, attend and carry out on studio juries, attend and employees high-quality arts occasions, complete internship necessities and earn 23 particular credits throughout the music curriculum.
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text: I'm pleased to announce that this summer, I'll be one of seven artists creating new animation work through the Toronto Animated Images Society (TAIS). We're responding to the prompt "The Frame is the Keyframe: Frame Anomalies." The new work will be shown this November at PIX Film Gallery in Toronto. This commissioning project is curated by Madi Piller with an essay by Clint Enns. Looking forward to spending a few weeks in Toronto this summer getting to know TAIS and its artists!


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Welcome to Raspberry Pi: Full Stack, a hands-on project designed to teach you how to build an Internet-of-Things application based on the world's most popular embedded computer.
This is an updated and improved remake of the original Raspberry Pi Full Stack. In this new course, I have updated all of the technologies involved in the current state of the Art, and have also added new content.
This course will expose you to the full process of developing a web application.
You will integrate LEDs, buttons and sensors with Javascript, HTML, web servers, database servers, routers and schedulers.
You will understand why the Raspberry Pi is such a versatile tinkering platform by experiencing first hand how well it combines:
As you progress through the sections, you will learn how to complete a single step of the application development process.
You'll start with the operating system, add Python and play with some common hardware. Then you'll set up the web application stack, and the application itself.
You will learn and add new features and refinements as you move through the lectures.
This course is perfect for people that have at least basic understanding of computers and electronics.
Ideally, you have experience in experimenting with the Arduino and are comfortable with the breadboard and simple components.
This course contains a substantial amount of programming. For this, you will need to be comfortable working with a text editor. Any prior knowledge of Python, Javascript or other high-level programming language will be beneficial, although it is not strictly necessary.
There are no requirements necessary to enrol; I only ask you to be ready to learn and willing to put the required time and effort.
Please don't forget to watch the free lectures in the first section of the course. These lectures will give you detailed information on the course content and the hardware you will need.
Looking forward to learning with you!
Peter Dalmaris is an educator, electrical engineer, electronics hobbyist, and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of three technical books, and has recently released his book Maker Education Revolution.
As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter's mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
Tech Explorations offers educational courses and Bootcamps for electronics hobbyists, STEM students and STEM teachers.
A life-long learner, Peter's core skill is in explaining difficult concepts through video and text. With over 15 years of tertiary teaching experience, Peter has developed a simple yet comprehensive style in teaching that students from all around the world appreciate.
His passion for technology and in particular for the world of DIY open source hardware has been a dominant driver that has guided his personal development and his work through Tech Explorations.
Peter's current online courses have helped over 60,000 people from around the world to be better Makers.
For more information on Peter's work, please go to his web site.


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Refresher Course
This course is perfect for couples who have had a baby before, but are looking to refresh their minds about birth and hypnobirthing.
The course will be tailor made to your needs to ensure that you feel prepared and confident going into labour and birth.
The course is approximately 4hours, usually taught in two sessions, and can take place in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you.
£200 per couple
If you would like to book a refresher course, please contact me.


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Sobh bekheir,
I just woke up, thought I'd write you a couple lines. How are you feeling today? What are you doing all day?
In all my dreams, I run back to you, we meet again in our arms, we meet again at the sea, we meet again in the sky.
Delam barat tang shodeh, I miss your perfume, the taste of your lips, the softness of your fingers caressing each square of my body, my skin shivering,
I need you like I need air.
As soon as I am back, I'll ask you something very important…
PS: I forgot to tell you, I found a beautiful green djellaba at the souk, I bought it for you. I know green is your favourite colour.


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Scavenger Hunt for the Hairy
And here are two very hirsute pictures I took several years ago (in my blue period) using my scanner. It was kind of fun actually, and I encourage everyone to play around with their scanner and burn their retinas out. : )
I think I look a bit like Michael Jackson in that first picture. What do you think?
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How To Plan A Baby Shower? Baby Shower Planning Checklist Included
The first one is always the hardest. When your first friend, or older sister or perhaps your partner, is having their first baby, the tension and panic are real. If you're anything like me you would not have had any idea about babies until of course, all your besties get pregnant. The weird thing is that it feels like it just all happens at once! Are all the babies being born this year?! Even if a little overwhelming, it is such a joyful event and it is only right to throw a party for a mom to be and her bundle of joy! Here is our checklist, on how to plan a baby shower, that will help you not to lose your head when you do it for the first time.
A baby shower is a truly great party to take part in and to throw. The anticipation of waiting for a new member of the family is one of the happiest celebrations! There are many reasons why throwing a baby shower is fun. One is that you get to celebrate with all the people that you truly love spending time with. Another, that it may be the last time in a while when you can enjoy your best friends company uninterrupted. And finally, it is a great excuse to throw a pastel themed party and not have to apologize about cute decorations! But planning is important here and that is why we came up with the checklist that shows you how to plan a baby shower.
Let's get started!
How To Plan A Baby Shower? Baby Shower Planning Checklist Included
1. Create a guest list and choose a team to help you plan a baby shower.
The first step is to figure out who needs to be invited. Try to think about all the friends of the parents to be as well as family. It is important that you get all the key people in like moms, grandmas, and friends. It will be easier for you to get everything organized if you choose some people to help you out. Divide the tasks.
2. Pick a date and time that is convenient for everyone.
Make sure that you choose a date that is appropriate for all the important people. The family of the future mommy, as well as all the closest friends. You also want to make sure that it is not too far into pregnancy, but not too early either. The best idea is to plan it in the third trimester.
3. Decide on a budget.
Make sure that you plan the budget before spending. Usually, it's a nice idea, for all the people participating to pitch in to cover the costs, but if you want to finance the event yourself that is fine too. It is important though to see how much money you have on your hands before you start spending. The party doesn't have to be expensive and there are many great things you can do on a budget as well as when you have a bunch of the money to spend.
4. Choose a venue.
Once you know how many you can roughly expect to come then you can choose a venue. It can be a garden party or a nice picnic in a park. You can also use your house or hire a floor in a local council office. When choosing, take into account any planned activities as well as the guest count.
5. Plan and design dinner/lunch menu.
Plan the food! Depending on when you will be celebrating organize a lunch or dinner menu. You can have a buffet or seated arrangement. Make sure that you take any food allergies of your guests. If you are not an expert in arranging dishes together, do not worry you can ask for our Private Chefs help in this matter. They are experts in the field!
6. Design, print and get the invitations sent.
Get some cute invites and send them out. That way no one will forget the date or time, and you will have a nice memory of the event.
7. Order flowers and decide on non-floral decor.
No baby shower is complete without decorations. Get some pretty flowers and other decorations like balloons. You can decide to go for pink for a baby girl or blue for a baby boy.
8. Pick favors and gifts
Think about the gifts, perhaps there are some things that the mom-to-be needs. Maybe there will not be many surprises if you ask, but most likely your gift will turn out to be much more useful and baby mama will definitely be happy in the long run.
9. Hire a private chef or catering services.
One way to get out of cooking or paying a huge bill in the restaurant is to book a Private Chef to prepare the food for you. It will be a special experience not only in terms of the delicious food but also much less stressing for you as a host. And in terms of budget perspective, it is worth to hire catering or private chef because it is inexpensive than restaurants.
10. Party time!
Our final point on the checklist of how to plan a baby shower is PARTY! yes party 🙂 Finally, no more preparations and your work is finished. The only thing left to do is to enjoy the company of your friends and celebrating the new arrival of a new member to your group
We hope our tips have helped you in your search on how to plan a baby shower. If you need more inspiration on organizing big celebrations have a look at our article on How To Plan a Bachelorette Party? If you're looking for some great ideas for the menus to serve to have a look at what our Private Chefs have to offer.


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If you want to start a business in Columbus Ohio, you should do so. In fact, you can start a small business easily. And it does not need a huge capital investment.
There are successful small businesses. And the owners of these businesses have created a lot of job opportunities. They save money. They have more free time. And they contribute to their favorite charities.
The following are 6 benefits of starting a business in Columbus Ohio.
1. Freedom
A business can give you a lot of freedom. You are the owner of your business. You can create your schedule. You do not have to stick with someone's else schedule. There is no boss telling you what you to do. You can run your business the way you like. And you can hire anyone you want.
2. Create Job Opportunities
Want to create more job opportunities? Start a business. There are so many unemployed people these days. They depend on the government. And some of these people are below the poverty line. If you want to help some of them, start a business.
Do not hire people because you want to help them. Hire someone who is qualified for the job and who is willing to work hard.
3. Save Money
How much money do you want to save every month? Write it down. And focus on growing your business until you are saving the exact amount you want.
It is hard to save money when you have a job. You do not have a lot of opportunities to increase your income. You are stuck in your job. And the cost of living is very high, so it is hard to save money.
4. More Free Time
When you have a business, you are free most of the time, especially when your business is successful. If you do not want to spend most of your time managing your business, hire someone to manage your business. You will have more free time.
5. Charities
What are your favorite charities? Do you want to contribute to them regularly? If so, focus on growing on your business.
Once your business is successful, you can contribute money to any charity you want. It is hard to contribute to a charity when you are working for someone.
6. Peace of Mind
Successful business owners have a peace of mind. They have saved a lot of money. And they can increase their income when they want. They do not have a boss. So, they are always happy. And they love working on their business because they love what they are doing.
These are the benefits of starting a business in Columbus Ohio. In fact, this is the right time to start a business.


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Tech Mahindra, a global IT, Engineering and Business services company has announced that they have been chosen as a strategic partner for application maintenance and development by Volvo Car Corporation.
This partnership will provide Volvo Cars with a service to maintain and develop a wide range of applications across the business and to develop and implement new applications as part of its drive to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Starting in September 2013, the contract with Tech Mahindra will provide Volvo Cars with application maintenance and development across multiple domains, including manufacturing, product development, marketing, sales and reporting.
"We are delighted to be selected by Volvo Cars to support this suite of applications and to develop and implement new applications to help them in their drive to increase efficiency and reduce business costs. Tech Mahindra was selected for its proven track record of delivering large scale application maintenance and development and for its global reach and scale," says Vikram Nair, head – Europe, Tech Mahindra.


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Words, words, words… they have different meanings but they are powerful words and can misguide you. A lot of people would say those two words mean the same thing but to me they mean something entirely different. Bare in mind I am not the all powerful god of knowing but in this site I can only tell you how I feel.
To me Torment means doing things that either hurt but a hurt that feels good or some other form of torment. It is also something governed by safe words and limits. It has a ceiling to the levels of what is being done to me. There is one torment that people might not know about and that is tickling a girl that is bound. It can be worse than a crop! I have places I am ticklish and to not be able to escape makes me crazy. If you are tied down and you want your Dominant to put his hands all over your body but he touches you with a feather. Pure torment.
Torment can be making you wait for the release of orgasm and making you edge for hours. Or it can be genuine pain, like nipple clamps, the stroke of a crop on your ass, or having your face slapped. But through it all, it is within the realms of your limits and the respect of your dominant.
Torture, to me, takes away all of your rights and limits. It is to be used by a Dominant that does not respect you, your limits or your well being. I know because I have been in that place. In my first relationship I was very young and knew nothing. I was in a Master/slave relationship with a contract that I signed. Now I know that a contract isn't worth the paper it is written on.
It can be a positive thing and the contract is a symbol of your Dominance and submission. It usually means that you give over all control of your body mind and soul to a single Dominant Master. A good Master will understand your body completely and your darkest of desires and he will do his best to fulfil them all. He will also understand your fears and make sure you are safe from them.
During the day and when not in scenes you will normally dress as your Master wishes and act as he wants you to. A good Master will not be of the mind that your pleasures come second when his are always first. A good Master still might allow you to have safe words and be willing to stop whatever made you cry it out. This is not a bad place to be.
A good Master will also understand the difference between Torment and Torture. However, there are people out there that use the name Master and take it as a sign he can do what the hell he wants to you. Torture is a word he is comfortable with. Please make sure you know the good ones from the bad ones.
They could quite happily string you up and beat you terribly. Complete torture.
I do not mean to frighten you at all but I want you to know the difference between a good or a bad Dominant.
I also want to mention the opposite of that scenario. There are submissives out there that want to experience true pain, true torture and a man that that is willing to do that. If you are like that please do not think I putting you down. You just have to find a couple that go together.
Torment or Torture has a great divide between them. Find which side you wish to be or even if you want to experience from both side. In this you have complete freedom.
One experience I witnessed was of a woman that was bound so she could not move. Both arms were hoisted over her and her legs were stretched wide open. He feet were off the floor. Her Master then began to systematically whip her hard with a cane. First her ass, the top of her thighs and her back. She never cried out or spoke. All that happened was she took in a sharp breath. He leaned in close to her and whispered something we couldn't hear, then he stepped back. Her body began to sweat. He moved to the front of her and whipped her belly and the tops of her thighs. Still she doesn't speak or make a sound. He leans in close then steps back. He whips her breasts and hits her nipples a couple of times. She moans then but very softly. He leans in again then steps back. The last thing he does is to whip between her legs six hard times. This time she cries out. He leans in close and says something and the girl orgasmed powerfully. Every time he leaned into her he was telling her not to cum, the last time he said she could. He took her down and carried her out of the room so he could care for her.
I have never been so disturbed and yet turned on. I was young and had little experience. I found out later it was neither a torment or a torture, it was something they both enjoyed. Was it Torment or Torture? I guess only the girl could answer that one. What I am trying to say is everyone is different.
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Noticing The Details:
Stories & Photos by Dianne Maguire
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You know how you see something so often that you think you're sure you know exactly what it looks like? I discovered that I really didn't know everything about the Olympic Cauldron for the 2010 Olympics on permanent display in Jack Poole Plaza at the bottom of Thurlow Street. Every time it's lit to celebrate an anniversary or special event, the image of the four stacked columns illuminated by flames is featured on the news.
What I never noticed until I walked up to the structure was the square pond it is installed over which features a row of 8 or 10 spurts of water, as if the ice is dripping as it melts into the pond. Well worth a quiet stroll by the exhibition halls in the evening is the sight of the ice-like columns lit up in various colours of the Olympic rings.
Set to the right of the grandeur of the Cauldron, and closer to the railings and Burrard Inlet, is the Digital Orca, a 10 meter-tall aluminium sculpture on a stainless steel frame created by Vancouver artist Douglas Coupland in 2009. The large whale, seen at the right angle, looks as if it is jumping out of the water of Burrard Inlet. But your vision seems blurred as the Lego-like components of the structure create the effect of pixels going digital on a screen.
I start to walk up Thurlow Street and quietly standing there on the median at the junction of Cordova and Thurlow is a 4-meter tall semi-abstract bronze female figure. It is a lovely contrast to the modern art of Jack Poole Plaza. On the plinth of the splendid sculpture is a plaque that enlightens us. This is a sculpture that also commemorates the 2010 Olympic and Paraplegic Winter Games. The statue by Greek sculptor Pavlos Angelos Kongioumtzis is of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory. It was presented to the Mayor of Vancouver and the Premier of BC at the ceremony held in Greece to start off the torch relay that culminates at the opening of the Games.
The tradition to give a sculpture to each host city began in 1996. Nike wasn't installed in her current position on Cordova and Thurlow until after the Games because a suitable location couldn't be found by city staff in time.
Just a few blocks west of the Jack Poole Plaza are a couple of interesting water features.
The first, at 1169 West Cordova St., is in front of a private condo building, and to see it, you have to take a few steps down the gentle sloping driveway that circles the installation. Called the Kryptonite Hot Tub, this modern design is at its best when it has on its evening lights in red, blue and purple, which add sparkle to the chunks of green glass and translucent stone-like cubes held in columns of steel, set in the oval pool. The sides of the pool are frosted glass and feature water jets that create the bubbling sound of a hot tub.
The charming, beautifully designed water installation called the Carina Salmon Stream looks like a mountain stream set in the centre of the circular driveway at 1288 West Cordova. It is fed from sloping sheets of water which fall to a shallow stream faithfully recreated to resemble salmon habitat with appropriate vegetation – alas without the salmon. If you get a chance to walk around the fountain, you may notice the figure of a cheery gardener at work near the building on the far side of the Stream.
Just remember to respect the privacy of the citizens who make this condo home.
Dianne Maguire is a freelance writer and novelist who is still fascinated by the hidden visual treasures to be found in and around the West End, even though she has lived in the area for more than twenty years. She will be writing more about her discoveries and favourites in the coming months.


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A hotel owned by US President Donald Trump should have its liquor licence revoked, a group of religious leaders and judges say.
The group filed a complaint to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) saying the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC should lose its license due to Mr Trump's "egregious conduct".
Local laws say only people "of good character" can hold a liquor licence.
The president, the complaint alleges, "is not a person of good character".
Former judges Joan Goldfrank and Henry Kennedy Jnr are among the signatories to the complaint, as are rabbis Jack Moline and Aaron Potek, and pastors Timothy Tee Boddie, Jennifer Butler and William Lamar IV.
They cite the numerous allegations of sexual assault against Donald Trump in the filing, as well as his "many outright racist comments".
The president denied being a racist after a row broke out over his alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe African nations.
The group also accuse the president of "lying for years" about his net worth, and his alleged relationship with pornstar Stormy Daniels.
Mr Trump has in the past denied the relationship with Ms Daniels and all allegations of sexual assault.
Mr Trump's two sons have been running his businesses since he was elected to office, but the president still retains all his shares in the Trump Organization.
He is currently embroiled in a lawsuit about his businesses, including the Trump International Hotel, which alleges ownership of the Trump business empire while president is a violation of the US constitution.


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Selleck, Horace E., Holland.-The paternal grandfather of Mr. Selleck was Thaddeus Selleck, and the maternal
grandfather was Moses Randell, born in Massachusetts, and died in Holland, N. Y., in 1871, aged eighty-one years.
The father of Mr. Selleck was Jonas Selleck, born in Warren county, N. Y., and died in Holland in 1886, aged seventy-four
years. His wife was Annie E. Raudell, born in Warren county, N. Y., in 1832, by whom he had three children: Achsah
A., born in 1849 and died in 1872; Horace E., born May 2, 1851, and Randell J., born in 1883. Mr. Selleek received
his education in the common schools of Queensbury, Warren county. He moved to Holland in March, 1868, and commenced
business for himself, purchasing a part of the Humphrey farm of sixty acres, where he resided for three years;
he then purchased a lot containing a planing mill, built a house and manufactured garden rakes, hoes, forks, planing
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AMMAN — UNICEF Jordan has afresh resumed its programme accouterment busline to academy for over 2,000 refugee and accessible accouchement residing in alien settlements, according to UNICEF Jordan advice specialist Miraj Pradhan.
The account was restarted some two weeks ago acknowledgment to contempo allotment provided by the governments of the US and Germany, Pradhan told The Jordan Times on Monday.
According to a address appear by UNHCR and UNICEF aftermost year, abridgement of busline casework was one of the primary affidavit why accouchement in Mafraq and those active in abate households were beneath acceptable to appear academy than their aeon in added governorates and in beyond households.
"We acclimated to pay for a mini-bus disciplinarian to booty my son to school, but afterwards my son had to alpha walking to academy because we could not allow the busline costs anymore," a ysis actor said, adding: "One day, my adolescent came aback home crying, he said that kids threw rocks at him and verbally abused him on his way aback home and I could not do annihilation about it, because I can't abutment him with circadian allowance and busline to school."
The busline programme was apoplectic beforehand this year afterwards UNICEF Jordan appear its accommodation to abate the calibration and ambit of several of its apprenticeship programmes for Syrian refugee accouchement due to bereft all-embracing support.
"Some of UNICEF's programmes for accouchement are alarmingly underfunded this year, and we are actuality afflicted to accomplish acutely difficult choices that accommodate acid banknote abetment to advice accouchement go to school, and closing Makani centres area they accept acquirements abutment and aegis services," Pradhan lamented, citation alone 54 per cent of the $209 actor bare to run programmes for accouchement this year actuality accustomed as of September 9.
Due to the allotment gap, some 2,000 acceptance residing in alien settlements were adversity from the abridgement of busline to and from school, while alone 10,000 Syrian refugee accouchement out of a absolute of 55,000 acceptable accouchement from unprivileged families abide to accept banking abutment from UNICEF to awning educational costs such as academy actual or uniforms.
In addition, some 54 Makani centres accouterment acquirements support, community-based aegis and adolescence casework accept been bankrupt back the access of the banking crisis, Pradhan noted, admonishing "a absolute of 85 Makani centres will be bankrupt abrogation over 50,000 of the best accessible accouchement after acquirements support, adolescent aegis or activity abilities services, acute to application accouchement in school".
Over 130,000 Syrian refugee accouchement in Jordan were enrolled in schools beyond refugee camps and host communities in 2017 according to UNICEF Jordan Representative Robert Jenkins, who acclaimed that the cardinal of Syrian accouchement enrolled in the UN agency's catch-up and dropout programmes in 2017 accomplished 5,600, while the cardinal of Syrian accouchement enrolled in KG2 surpassed 3,000.
However, about 31 per cent of an estimated 233,000 school-aged Syrian refugee accouchement in Jordan were still out of academy in April this year.
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When it comes to high school sports, Madelyn Clark is no stranger. The junior plays volleyball, basketball, softball and golf for North Lamar.
"I like volleyball and basketball the best," she says. "It's hard to choose between them."
Right now, though, it's all about volleyball as the Pantherettes are in the middle of district play. Madelyn started playing volleyball in the fourth grade as part of the little spikers. Part of the thing that has kept her playing volleyball is the competitiveness and how fast paced the game can be.
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She also knows there are extra eyes on her as she is held to a higher standard. It's thanks to her dad, though, that got her into golf. He played in high school. Her grandpa also plays a lot. Through both of them, she was introduced to the sport at a young age. When she played as a freshman, her dad was coaching the team.
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After she graduates, she is thinking about becoming a physical therapist and she is looking into going to Texas A&M. Besides all the sports she plays, Madelyn is also in Beta, Student Council, and FCA. When she's not at school, she loves to hang out with her friends and family. She also says loves to "watch college football."
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United States citizens do not need a tourist visa prior to visiting Israel. In the past, travelers were encouraged to obtain a second passport if they desired to travel to certain neighboring countries near Israel, as they would not permit entry if you had an Israel entrance stamp in your passport. Today, stamps are no longer applied and instead a paper visa is issued on arrival.
The security situation in and around Israel is ever-changing. That said, Israel is actually a safe place to travel, so long as you stay away from certain high-risk areas such as the Gaza Strip. Do your research prior and up to your date of departure to remain informed of the current state of the area. Additionally, no additional vaccinations are necessary and modern medical care and facilities are available in Israel.
The national currency in Israel is the Shekel, or ILS. US dollars may be accepted by vendors, but be weary of the exchange rate they are offering and ensure you aren't getting a bad deal. You can also use all major credit cards or withdrawal Shekels at an ATM using your debit card.
Bartering is accepted, and anticipated, at all street vendors. In fact if you don't you will grossly overpay for whatever you buy. That said, some modern shops may have fixed prices, but it can still be worthwhile to negotiate in a less dramatic way, such as asking for two items for a discounted price.
Tipping is generally expected and recommended at restaurants and bars, and for tour guides. A tip of 10-15%, where warranted, is average.
Transportation inside of Israel changes with the political climate. The important thing to remember is to give yourself plenty of time, and be patient. Some areas or sites may be open one day and closed the next, likely due to changing security situations. There are frequent checkpoints, not only along roadways but even in pedestrian areas such as prior to entering shopping malls. To help with your patience, remember that all of it is done to increase your safety, and it works.
To give yourself the best odds for clear weather, travel during the summer months (June through August), but be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. If you're ok with slightly cooler temperatures (which for Israel can doesn't mean cold, think pleasant), traveling during the spring (April or May) or fall (September or October) can mean better touring weather and slightly fewer tourists.
Israel is described as a land flowing with milk and honey, and after visiting you will realize that anything and everything can be grown there. Of course, no trip is complete without having falafel and hummus, but with so many delicious local ingredients, don't be shy about trying new things. You will also find a thriving coffee scene in this tiny country sitting between the East and West. You can find everything from standard espresso-made drinks to heavy Turkish coffee and everything in between.
Israel is the epicenter for more than a couple major world religions, and as such you should dress conservatively by covering knees and shoulders. In certain highly populated areas, such as Tel Aviv, dress is more casual. As always, be respectful, and when in doubt default to dressing conservatively.
Hebrew and Arabic are the primary languages in Israel, but you will also find that most people speak English very well, and most signage is also in English. Still, Israelis love to hear and speak Hebrew, and will likely greet you with a big smile if you begin a conversation in their language. A few basics:
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About this session: In order for theatres and theatre leaders to understand the importance of queer representation, they must first understand the intersectionality of musical theatre, gender identity and sexuality.
In this session, we will discuss queering the musical theatre medium and:
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As we catalyze on a movement of gender equity and queer inclusion, our aim is to inspire musical theatre writers to tell our stories, to encourage theatre leaders to champion queer women+, trans, and gender non-conforming artists, and to mobilize the industry to celebrate our diversity as an asset.
This is how we can kick (ball-change) the closet door open to create a vibrant, diverse musical theatre landscape for the future.
About Woodzick
K. Woodzick is an actor, director, writer and producer. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Woodzick holds a BA in Theatre/Dance from Luther College, an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University and is currently a PhD student in the Theatre and Performance Studies program at University of Colorado Boulder. In 2017, their Boulder Fringe Show, A Genderqueer Cabaret, was one of the best-attended shows of the festival. Their MFA thesis, Trans/Actions, premiered in February 2018 at the inaugural Theatre Made in Boulder Festival. Woodzick is the founder of The Non-Binary Monologues Project, which features monologues for non-binary, transgender and gender non-conforming actors. They recently finished a collaboration with square product theatre and Page 23, the literary festival associated with Denver Comic Con, titled TesserACT: Dimensions of Gender (or Queernomicon at Comic Con.) Learn more at www.woodzick.com.


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Today has been a really good day, I managed to eat lunch at a reasonable time. Still finding it difficult to make sure I look after to myself as well as myson. I find that if I do have a moment I'm running around doing other bits and bobs such as cleaning, washing etc and realise that another 30 minutes has passed and I haven't eaten. In a way I think it's quite strange that such things seem to take priority over me eating which is obviously very important. Also eating too late at night, always have done though so there is no change just because I'm eating a raw food diet. It may be a little later than when I was eating cooked food.
I'm feeling good on the diet, but I don't feel like I have boundless energy or any extra energy. I do put this down to many things though such as I'm not consuming enough calories daily, I don't sleep enough, I don't exercise and I don't drink enough water. I'm sure if I DID all of these things I would feel absolutely amazing. It will be a work in progress in order for me to make these changes.
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Unfortunately I forgot the scales therefore I will not be able to add my weight loss for the the next few days
What I've eaten today
400g of lettuce, 150g of cucumber, 100g of tomatoes, 100g of yellow pepper, 110g of avocado & 150g of oranges
Raw food summary
I'm eating to much overt fats such as avocado and nuts. If I managed to eat enough calories I would be OK as I don't manage it I struggle. I really need to try and increase my calorie intake but I'm not sure if I will manage it at the moment. I'm just trying to focus on eating fruit and vegetables every day rather than worrying about the amount of calories that I'm consuming. I feel that once I pass the first 30 days I'll be able to concentrate on the other aspects that I'm not quite managing.
My totals for the raw food diet today were as follows: Calories 1088, Fibre 40g, Carbohydrates 239g, Protein 19g and Fats 21g.
My percentage totals for the raw food diet were: Carbohydrates 79% Protein 6% and Fat 15%.