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NORFOLK – Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School have rejected town's latest provide for treating indigent AIDS sufferers. Winnebago County Health officers wish to remind residents that each summer there possibly the presence of mosquito-borne viruses similar to West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitides, and California Encephalitides. UDOH collaborated with Intermountain Healthcare and the Local Health Departments to conduct a Statewide Health Assessment Data on greater than 100 well being indicators, broken out, where possible, by geography, age, sex, race, ethnicity, revenue, and schooling in addition to trends over time have been reviewed.
In response to the massive HIV epidemic, the National Department of Health has embarked on a combination prevention method to achieve universal access to HIV prevention, remedy, care, and support. This has led to an growing number of insurance firms offering health insurance plans at aggressive prices. Winnebago County – The Winnebago County Health Department broadcasts as we speak that they've one constructive mosquito pool with West Nile Virus (WNV) in the 61073 Zip Code. Join us on October 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pueblo City-County Health Department.
The Department of Health joins World Health Organisation(WHO) and the world on 10 October to observe World Mental Health Day 2017. Haywood County Health Department does not discriminate based mostly on age, race, color, religion, or national origin. Any resident can ask a food vendor for his or her food license as a result of it's a requirement that they have it seen at all times." Vicki Carlton, program manager at the Pueblo City-County Health Department stated. Home health care companies imagine that a nurse ought to have at the least one year of clinical expertise earlier than coming into home health care.
According to state health officials, the designer drug substances include dried plant materials sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids and various mixtures of other unknown chemical substances including pesticides and rat poison. Having a gym at your Police Department is nice as a result of you can exercise while you're at work or earlier than and after your shift. Steve Eliason sponsored House Bill 240, Opiate Overdose Response Act, handed authorizing the Utah Department of Commerce and UDOH to implement a standing prescription drug order to dispense naloxone.
The greatest option to find free clinics is to inquire with the native health division as to the closest facility. Many faculties and universities have well being centers that keep a list of physicians for scholar referral. Home health care nurses additionally specialize within the care of children with disabilities that requires further abilities corresponding to endurance and understanding of the needs of the family. In April, the Alabama Department of Public Health famous the uptick in Spice-associated ER visits statewide and began formally monitoring the numbers. Other needs assessments performed by community or health agencies had been reviewed.


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This is the elegant and the sophisticated Julie from Bristol. She caries herself with so much class and style that I had to illustrate her as my choice for the Grazia Street Hunter Awards. I love her graceful and alluring style. She dresses simply, but the quality and taste speak for themselves.
Here are the other beautiful girls of Bristol, which deserve the votes!
Only a few more cities left. Dublin (a city that I adore!) is next.

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It's My Birthday!! Eep!!
You guys…it's official…I'm 25!!
Yep, today is my birthday and I'm 1/4 of a decade old! Eek! Actually, I'm really excited about turning 25, it's going to be an amazing year!
I can't help but keep thinking about just how far I've come in a year. One year ago today my life was sort of a mess. I had an amazing boyfriend, an adorable puppy, and was living in the city of my dreams writing everyday, but I was on the verge of fucking it all up. I struggled daily with my body, my image, and my self-worth. I was partaking in some pretty questionable behaviors, and putting myself in some extremely dangerous situations. On August 6th 2013, everything blew up in my face. What should have been an amazing, special day ended in tears and panic. I was on the verge of loosing everything - my relationship, my friendships, my dreams. It was the worst day of my entire life.
But it was also the day that changed everything. I had a major break down that night; my past, my fears, and my insecurities all came spilling up and out. And I had no choice but to face them. It was scary, anxiety-inducing, and overwhelming. But, in the midst of the chaos, I realized a couple of amazing things that day. One, that I had a man in my life who was willing to accept and love me unconditionally. He could have walked away - he had every right to walk away. But he didn't. He held me on the bedroom floor as I sobbed uncontrollably, and he has supported me ever since. Two, I was reminded that I have the most amazing friends and family - a network of loved ones who don't judge me, and stand beside me through thick and thin. And third, I truly began to understand that something needed to change. I realized that the way I was treating myself was so incredibly unhealthy. I had no self-confidence, no self-respect, and no self-love. I realized that many of the decisions I was making were for the wrong reasons. I realized that my past - that the things I've been through and struggled with - didn't have to define me. I didn't have to be a victim or a statistic or a stereotype. I realized that I was worth loving, and that I needed to love myself first and foremost.
I began to embrace feminism, started this blog, and finally began my journey toward self-love one year ago. And I can honestly, 100% say that - this year - I'm in a completely different place and that I'm 1,000,000 times happier and more me.
So here's to 25 - to another year of growth, adventure, and learning to love. Here's to spending time with the people who mean the most to me, and to making new friends. Here's to running and writing and snuggling and laughing and making my dreams come true. And here's to you - everyone who's been on this journey with me and taken the time to read this blog. I love you, and I can't wait to spend this year with all of you!


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As goalless draws go, this was one of the better ones.
It saw Ilkeston put in one of their best performances in some time as they played with good tempo and created a glut of chances, their lack of firepower again proving costly.
They defended well too, Coalville always a threat going forward but the Robins back five standing strong throughout.
It will give Ilkeston huge confidence ahead of a crucial end of season run-in, this display a vast improvement on many they've produced in recent weeks.
It remains a tough ask for them to stay up, but more performances like this will help their cause.
One of three former Robins in the Coalville ranks, Rory Coleman, had the first opening just 50 seconds in, his low shot dragged wide after a cross from Steve Towers reached him.
The hosts began the game far stronger, however, and after a couple of corners had come to nothing, Ben Morris's low drive forced Matt Coton to push the ball wide of goal 12 minutes in.
Morris was close again moments later, beating two players and then hitting a low shot that lacked the power to really trouble Coton who gathered easily.
Anthony Dwyer then fired just wide as the home side continued to look the most dangerous, Tom Gamblen then forcing Coton to tip a powerful drive over the top.
Dexter Atkinson was next, showing great desire to get to the ball first and shoot low but again Coton gathered.
At the other end, Dante Leverock got down well to superbly block a Coleman effort as Coalville tried to gain a grip on the game, before a Morris effort for Ilkeston dipped high and wide.
The best chance so far came when Atkinson was sent through one-on-one with Coton by Dwyer but saw his shot saved by the keeper's legs, the rebound coming off luke Foster to go behind for a corner.
Coalville nearly nicked the lead on half-time, Foster's header cleared off the line by Max Thornberry, and despite both sides having had good chances it was goalless at the break.
The visitors began the second-half well and Dale Eve had to be alert to push away a powerful Massiah McDonald effort early on.
Atkinson then head another golden chance after an error by Lee Torr but again Coton blocked when the Robins man got a shot in.
Danny Gordon fired just wide soon afterwards as Ilkeston continued to create the better chances, although Nathan Watson's shot at the other end forced Eve into another good stop, an even better one stopping an own goal after Ilkeston hadn't cleared a corner, then Thornberry produced a goal-saving tackle to deny Watson after Eve had saved MacDonald.
As Ilkeston piled on late pressure, Dwyer forced Coton into another stop as he pushed his low shot away.
Eve excelled again to stop a shot from Edilson Antonio in the dying stages, the Bermudan goalkeeper ultimately the difference between Ilkeston getting a point or nothing from this encounter as it eventually came to a close with the honours shared.
Ilkeston: 1 Dale Eve, 2 Max Thornberry, 3 Ryan Head, 4 Jaylon Bather, 5 Matt Baker (c), 6 Dante Leverock, 7 Dexter Atkinson, 8 Danny Gordon, 9 Anthony Dwyer, 10 Ben Morris (Reece Horne 82), 11 Tom Gamblen (Brandon Clarke 68)
Subs not used: Connor Walters, Charlie Scanlon, Jamie Hannis
Coalville: 1 Matt Coton, 2 Kyle Bryant, 3 Rory Coleman, 4 Lee Torr, 5 Luke Foster, 6 Liam Walshe (c) (Anton Brown 82), 7 Jack McMillan (Edilson Antonio 72), 8 Steve Towers, 9 Massiah McDonald, 10 Nathan Watson, 11 Ryan Robbins (Alex Dean 63)
Subs not used: Lukasz Rosewola, Charlie Hornby
Ref: Mark Howes
Att: 253
Star Robin: Dale Eve


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Technically, the 4-hour chart indicators remain in the bullish territory with no sign of a major decline.
Ether Price Forecast
The ETH/USD pair declined in quiet trading, with the market being relatively muted. It looks like there is a short-term bearish pressure on Ether price, pushing it towards a couple of important support levels.
There was a slight downside move in ETH/USD recently, as there was a break below a short-term bullish trend line formed on the hourly chart at $10.50. The pair moved down, and tested the $10.20 support area.
The stated support area also represents the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the last leg up from the $9.52 low to $10.85 high. So, there were strong bids, avoiding a close below $10.20.
However, the recent break looks real, and may ignite a downside move towards $10.00 in ETH/USD, which is a crucial support area. Any major downsides are very unlikely since there are no signs of a trend change on higher timeframe charts.
The 4-hour chart of ETH/USD clearly shows how the pair is well-supported on the downside. There is a bullish trend line on the same chart, acting as a barrier for a bearish break. As long as the pair is above the trend line, it may bounce back towards $10.60.
The only concern I have is the last three candles on the H4 chart. They suggest that the price is struggling to gain momentum. In such cases, there are possibilities of a downside break. So, we need to be very careful and keep a watch on the $10.00 support.


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Young Legislators Program
On Saturday, May 30, 2015, Assemblymember Cristina Garcia's Young Legislators Program was hosted at UCLA by State Government Relations unit. Garcia's Young Legislators Program is a leadership program designed to expose high school students from the 58th Assembly District to the complexities of government, business, and education by sponsoring monthly visits to Los Angeles community partners. This month's Young Legislators session at UCLA was the last for the 2015 class. This Fall, many of these young leaders will be attending several UC campuses and other California universities.
Their UCLA visit consisted of a hosted breakfast and lunch, a campus tour and a presentation from the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions department regarding best practices for succeeding in college. The Young Legislators program campus visit is one of many ways that UCLA Government and Community Relations has committed to the mission of building bridges between UCLA, the greater Los Angeles community, and the government entities with which it interacts with each day.


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Bubba Mills is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Corcoran Consulting & Coaching.
I don't know about you, but when a new year unfurls its wings, I get this refreshing sense of renewal. I just want to hop on those wings and soar even higher in my career. To boil it down to a single word, it's all about improvement. I like to recommit to improving and becoming the best Realtor I can become for the coming year.
Of course, the big question that always rears its head and looks me straight in the eye is, how? How do I become better — noticeably better? So much better that it truly makes a difference in my life and in the lives of my clients? To borrow the words from Jim Rohn, "Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune."
I'm old enough to have seen a plenty of new years come and go. And for most of my career, at the turn of each new year, I've experimented with ways to get better. Now it's time to share what I've found works best for me and what I believe can help you improve and become a better real estate agent, too.
1. Study and learn from top producers. Have you ever noticed that when high-achievers are interviewed, they're almost always asked, "Who did you look up to when you were getting started?" Sure enough, the interviewer is furnished with at least one name of a person who served as a life-changing role model.
Frankly, learning from others is precisely how the human race has come as far as it has. Monkey see, monkey do … a little better. What's more, much of our educational system is based on examining what others have done. Take Harvard Business School, for example — one of its pillars is the case study. Some of the brightest students in the world put the work of others under the microscope and then dissect the details of past success.
To get better at tennis, you could do a lot worse than pulling up YouTube and watching the finer moves and swings of Roger Federer. Then look for ways you can be slightly better. Fine-tune a forehand or serve. It's about taking what you find and then taking it a small step farther.
Take a minute now to think of a top producer you might learn from. I'm not suggesting you take up stalking, but think about how this person achieves success in real estate. What are some of the specifics: personality traits, achievements, marketing efforts and so on. The more you can observe, the better. Then, begin brainstorming how you can add just a little more to your game.
2. Think about people who can help you. What was the last awards show you saw on TV? Do you remember any of the speeches the winners gave? You can usually bet your last buck you'll hear something along these lines: "This award really goes to all the people who helped me." It's a common refrain from the best among us.
The story goes that Isaac Newton remarked in a letter to his rival, Robert Hooke, "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."
Give some thought now to the people around you who might be able to help you improve in 2018: your boss, a professional coach and the aforementioned role model are all good places to start.
3. Develop an insatiable appetite for feedback and gobble it up every chance you get. Perhaps author and business guru Ken Blanchard is credited with saying it best: "Feedback is the breakfast of champions."
Can you imagine the mess we'd all be in if we didn't get feedback? Returning to the Federer example, we'd never know his name if someone didn't share with him what was working and not working with his strokes. It's like the oft-quoted definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. To improve, adjustments have to be made.
Actively seek feedback, and learn to love the not-so-positive kind. Surround yourself with people who aren't afraid to tell you the truth and invite them to give it to you at every turn. Take some time now to consider who can give you feedback. Past clients are an obvious good start. Ask them what they thought of your services — and give them a way to reply anonymously.
Becoming the best is never just about you. Have you noticed the common denominator in this article? It's people: people you emulate, people who can help you and people who can give you feedback.
Give plenty of thought to who you're spending time with in 2018. If you're hanging with good folks, you're much more likely to have a year to remember and be a better real estate agent by the time 2019 rolls around. Here's to a happier, more fulfilling 2018.


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Writing this review, I feel a strong sense of déjà vu. As a keen fresher complete with plastic events wristbands and faint remains of facepaint (thank you, Tribal Warfare) – 'Macbeth' was the first thing at St. Andrews I wrote about. Though the 'On the Rocks' production of 'Macbeth' staged in the Castle, no less, was a much more compelling version than its October Byre-based cousin.
Looking at it truly objectively, the atmospheric location, beautiful night and ambient bagpipe-playing meant that for the play to be unsuccessful was near impossible. There was simply too much in its favour, even before the first 'double double toil and trouble'. Having said that, the acting was also impressive – even the freezing temperature (still numbing even under four layers, mittens and a sleeping bag) didn't detract from the experience.
The play started strongly; the witches not appearing from the direction you expected, necessitating some awkward swivelling, which was not easy in a sleeping bag. The sky faded from twilight blue to deepest black throughout the (mercifully dry) evening, illustrating in the most eloquent yet simple way Macbeth's descent into moral darkness. Lady Macbeth was an immediately arresting figure, Caroline Howitt giving a confident, assured performance particularly in the first half of the play – though I did feel that the fall into madness could have provoked a more disturbing change in character; Howitt's Macbeth seemed a touch unhinged from the word 'Go!'.
There was not a weak performance amongst the whole cast, although the actors did as a basic rule of thumb tend to over-project their lines, underestimating the acoustics of the venue which were surprisingly good. This decreased the potential for intimacy at appropriate moments, such as Macduff's emotional reaction to the news of his family's death, and some of Macbeth's later soliloquies. In addition, the performance space was undeniably on the generous side, the strongest moments coming when the characters were relegated to a fairly confined space, such as the scene chez Macbeth immediately post murder, which was pitch perfect. These are, however, very minor quibbles with a very strong show.
I loved the use of different tartans to separate the clans, particularly Lady Macbeth's ensemble, which reminded me of a particularly fierce Vivienne Westwood collection. There was also the most horrific ghost of Banquo I have ever seen, literally drooling bloody corn-syrup and provoking a tangible ripple of unease as he exited through the audience.
The cast and crew must be most highly commended on their creation of a truly distinct atmosphere. The sound of the seagulls, the surf crashing below on Castle Sands (it was so foul and fair a day indeed) and the bagpipes; the lights casting ghoulishly oversized shadows of the actors onto the ruined walls – it was easily the most Scottish 'Scottish Play' I have seen. The sensory approach paid off, this was far from little black box theatre.
Images sourced from Mairi McGilveray (via The Stand) and St Andrews. Compiled by Nicole Horgan.


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Growing Your Instagram With Colour
I have always loved colour and really paid attention to it. Colour is important to me in my home, in the clothes I wear and definitely in my photography.
When I decided to really start taking my Instagram seriously at the beginning of 2013 I realised just how important colour is for Instagram, not only for individual images but also in how you place images together. Instagram is not just about one image but it is all about the gallery that you build and how the images fit together. Colour plays a really important part in this. It helps images to fit together and flow from one image to another.
This doesn't mean that you always have to stick to the same colour palette. I love to work with the seasons, so my palette changes with the seasons but whatever the season you will always find pinks in a majority of my Instagram images. I am also usually attracted to more pastel shades rather than brighter colours, so although my colours move with the seasons throughout the year they are usually pastel in tone. You might not work with the seasons. Perhaps your colours are influenced by your travels or your work.
If you have a brand or a blog think about your brand colours and bring these into your Instagram images. This will help your Instagram gallery reflect your brand and help people connect your images with your brand. If you have chosen colours for your brand you will hopefully have chosen them because they are connected to the way that you want people to feel about your brand. Using these colours in your images will help make your audience respond to your images and brand in the way you are hoping they will.
Makelight Insights
When we decided to build our Makelight Insights tool we wanted to create something that helped people to improve their Instagram galleries in a positive, human way. Here's a snapshot:
Makelight Insights is more about colour and themes and less about stats and numbers. Getting any kind of report about your social media stats can often feel quite depressing and we wanted to make this a much more joyful experience.
Looking at your colour report can help you to understand the colours that you are using in your Instagram gallery. And colour can be so important! When I tap on someone's profile on Instagram I immediately get a sense of what they're promising me if I follow them. How consistent their colour palette is, is a big part of that! If I see a collection of images where I can see a consistent them and palette running through them it makes me confident that I'm going to get beautiful images from them in the same vein.
The opposite is true though – when I see a gallery that's really varied, with dark images, bright images, photos of friends, a really wide mixture of images where there's no flow between one image in the next, I'm signing up for a mixed bag by following!
So our Makelight Insights tool helps you look at your own gallery (and other people's once you make an account), so you can get an idea of how consistent your images are looking.
But more than that, it also helps you understand the palettes that you're sharing, and which ones seem to get a good reaction. It might be that your followers really love the warm, organic tones you've been sharing recently, as opposed to the muted blues and greys of city life you might also have been experimenting with. Our little tool helps you think about that!
You can even get a mini palette for any image you've shared on Instagram too:
I'd love it if you'd have a go and get your own Insights report and share it with your friends. Just sign in with your Instagram account, wait a few minutes for an email from us after we've crunched all the numbers, and then take a moment to think about your palette.
Here are some of the people from the Makelight community who've made and shared their reports recently. Click / tap on one to see the full detail behind the report and to generate your own.
I'd love to hear what you think in the comments!


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Her hit collaboration with Peking Duk in 2014 was a huge success, leaving word on the street that Sydney artist Nicole Millar was the name to watch. Not showing any signs of slowing down since, Millar has recently launched her debut solo EP February 5th, Tremble. In the lead-up to the Australian tour April 2016, NICOLE MILLAR chats all things music with JAYDE FERGUSON.
Taking a full year off to write and record her first solo project, Millar had fans eagerly waiting her new beat drop from October last year, when the first single off the much-anticipated EP Wait was released. Already burning up Australian airwaves less than 6 months later, Millar has the country hooked with her unique blend of RnB-infused electronic beats.
Thrown into the spotlight after appearing on Peking Duk's single High, 2015 was a massive year for Millar who set about to work on her solo music career after some rad vocal features. Already having a few big-name collaborations under her belt for the likes of Cosmo's Midnight and RÜFÜS too, Miller made the announcement that she was ready to roll solo – and fans have been far from disappointed since.
Showcasing soulful electronic cuts and powerfully intense build-ups, Millar's is mysterious and moody. Layered with suspense and dimension, the edgy beats combined with Millar's stunning voice lead you through a musical journey of slow-moving rhythms that pick you up and drop you back, over and over again
Now getting pumped to launch the arrival of Tremble over a string of shows around Australia, Nicole Millar's EP tour kicks off Friday 15th April in Melbourne. You can catch her at her Perth show Sunday 24th April before the tour finishes on 30th April 2016. Have a listen to the full EP here.
Q&A with Nicole Millar
1. Thanks for chatting to me Nicole. It's been a busy last few months for you with the release of Tremble, how are you finding it?
I've been well thanks! Yeah, I guess you can say that. Very busy indeed.
2. Tremble showcases a really unique tone to your voice, with lots of intense drops and layered sounds; how did the track come about and what are the main theme ideas behind the song?
Thank you! I wrote this track in LA with a guy called Dan Farber and Deutsch Duke. We were actually put into a session on a writing camp organised through APRA called SongHubs. Normally I don't get much out of these things but together we wrote Tremble and it's probably my favourite song I have made.
3. Both Tremble and Wait feel really evolved from your previous single Taken, how do you feel you've grown as an artist since?
I took a year and a half off to write because as an artist, I didn't really know what direction I wanted to take my solo career. I've definitely grown, not just as an artist, but as a person too because of this self exploration.
4. What was it like working with producer Dan Farber on this EP? I know he helped you gain confidence with the recording side of things, what was the whole process like for you?
Dan and I really clicked in our session together in LA. I had been looking for someone to produce my EP for a while now but didn't quite find the sound I was wanting. The process was really natural. He came out to Australia and we sat in the studio for 2 weeks creating the exact sounds that I was looking for.
5. The music video for Tremble is fantastic! What's the idea behind it?
The clip was a concept the boys at YeahSure came up with. These guys are my creative team. They are amazing and always capture the vibe I like. We just wanted to have a video that was simple yet creative. We got together some dances and filmed them dancing to the track with emotion, not choreography, and I think that really worked because everything just fell into place form there and it didn't look awkward or forced.
6. You opened for local Perth artist Troye Sivan last month in Sydney, how was that? I hear it was all fairly last minute with Gordi coming down sick!
It was very last minute. And it was a shame that Gordi was sick because I was actually going to the show already and would have loved to see her perform. It was one of the most amazing experiences though. Definitely the best show I've ever played and the crowd was very responsive. It was great to show people the tracks from my EP before they got released too.
7. There's definitely some bassy RnB influences in your songs too, how did you get into the electronic dance music scene and what initially inspired this unique blend of sound?
I listen to way too much RnB music haha, so I think that has inspired my music massively. I was listening to The Weeknd the most whilst writing this EP. I've always been writing electronic music too, so it was only natural to keep doing so for my EP. All in all, my music is pop but influenced by so many other genres too.
8. The Weeknd, MØ and Major Lazer have all had an impact on your music, what's one of your favourite things about these guys that makes them so influential to you?
They are all great songwriters that make pop music, but they stand out from all the other songs on the radio because they're not afraid to write about themselves and be creative lyrically. I also love their confidence. I think it's really important to be confident about your music and continue to do what you love love. It can be so easy to fall into a trap of writing stuff that you don't care about.
9. Do you write the lyrics before the music, or the beat then the words?
It's always a different process for me. I normally write to much first, but the music always ends up changing the final product.
10. You've collaborated with some massive names, including EDM heavyweights Peking Duk on their hit single High, what was it like working with them?
Peking Duk were really fun to work with, they're great guys and made me feel comfortable when we were in the studio. This was one of my first every sessions. Before that I would just write to beats over the internet so I was a little nervous but I guess it paid off, haha!
11. RÜFÜS and Emoh were other big acts too for you, what did you learn from these guys that help you with your solo project?
Performing with RÜFÜS definitely helped my stage presence performing in front of thousands of people. It helped me get used to performing in front of big crowds and being confident with it. And I guess with all the collaborations I have done, they really helped as well with gaining an audience and a solid fan bass for my own music which is really amazing.
12. Who would you like to collaborate that you haven't already?
So, so many people! I'm just concentrating on my own stuff right now but if an amazing opportunity comes along then I definitely wouldn't pass on it.
13. What artists are you really digging right now?
I have a Spotify playlist that I regularly update called Tunezzz right now. There I'm listening to Jack Garratt, Aluna George, Kalli Urchis and a lot more.
14. Top female vocalist?
Rihanna. She's a queen.
15. First record you ever purchased?
Destiny's Child. It was also my first concert and it blew me away!
16. Guilty pleasure song?
Hahaha…. I listened to Nelly Furtado growing up so probably I'm Like A Bird!
17. 2016 is set to be a big year for you with your first solo Australian tour to launch the EP< what are you most looking forward to with your music this year?
I just want to continue writing and performing. I'm going on tour really soon and I'm very excited as it's my first solo tour. I'm also heading to the US in March so excited for that.
18. Any more collaborations on the line for 2016 or are you just focusing on the solo material for the moment?
Maybe, I might have some coming up but definitely just working on my own stuff for the moment.
19. Will you making an appearance at any great music festivals this year?
Not at the moment, but perhaps later on in the year.
20. Perth fans can see you live on the 11th March for the Athena Women Music Festival and again on the 24th April at The Aviary, do you do anything special to prep before these gigs or just get up there and go for it!?
I rehearse a lot with my band so the performances are tight. I also do pilates as that helps with my nerves haha!


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my heroin(e)
a word about my lead character. it's a girl, and she's a lot like suzie in my second unpublished novel, splat. she's a 20-something punk girl who's had her brush with trouble and is tired of it, but can't seem to settle down, and finds herself being a modern day pirate of a sort. she comes from a long line of outlaws, bandits and pirates, and there's a tradition she follows, a code she tries to uphold, family expectations she tries not to disappoint.
and then she or someone very like her appears in caribbean history as a notorious female pirate, with a posse of dedicated buccaneers, and leaves a trail of glory and adventure.
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or else, if i could pull it off, i'd want to do a dynasty, starting with grace o'malley, and going down thru the 150 years of piracy on the spanish main, and then down to this day, where a tribe of pirates carries on the ancient traditions in the 21st century. a dynasty of pirate queens.
that's just what i've had come to consciousness in the few weeks i've been thinking about this story. there will be much more, and in little bits and pieces. but i already know her character at the start of the story.
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text: News & Events / News print News View All Faculty General Students Alumni RSS Feeds YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 « Back 04.23.19 In NYU Law Review Article, Professor Bennett Capers Explores Afrofuturism, Critical Race Theory, and Policing in the Year 2044 What might the future look like in 2044, when the United States is projected to tip from being majority white to majority minority, or in the ensuing years, when people of color also wield the majority of political and economic power? And specifically, what might policing look like? These are the questions Bennett Capers, the Stanley A. August Professor of Law, takes up in his article "Afrofuturism, Critical Race Theory, and Policing in the Year 2044," recently published as the lead article in the New York University Law Review. Capers analyzes policing issues in the context of Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic and philosophy of science and history that explores the intersection of African Diaspora culture with technology and critical race theory (CRT), a framework that uses critical theory to examine society and culture relating to categorizations of race, law, and power. Capers examines how significant problems now plaguing the criminal justice system, such as mass incarceration, over-criminalization, and capital punishment, may be addressed in future decades when, as Capers writes, people of color hold the keys to courthouses and prisons. "I hope the article will encourage people of color, progressives and others to think about and envision the future," said Capers. "It's easy to be pessimistic about the status quo. But smart people should start planning now for a future world in order to better map a way toward it. It's important to have a vision." Capers first conceived of the article upon the 2018 release of the movie Black Panther, the third-highest grossing domestic film of all time and a cinematic depiction of Afrofuturism. The film opens and closes on a makeshift basketball court at housing project in Oakland, Calif., which contrasts with the imaginary country of Wakanda, the high-tech, utopian setting of the film, which depicts African potential unbound from slavery and colonialism. The opening scene of the film portrays urban blight and crime. The film's ending, which takes place on the same basketball court, suggests that the scourge of crime will be addressed by a different mindset, one that includes technology, capital, and education. "When Black Panther came out, I had a eureka moment to put Afrofuturism together with CRT and criminal justice issues, and everything came together perfectly," said Capers. Discounting dystopian white fears about a future in which whites no longer wield control, Capers writes that in the context of Afrofuturism and CRT, the goal is not racial domination or comeuppance, but equality for all, inclusive of race, gender, sexuality, disability, and class. "The aspirational part of the article is, as the U.S. population shifts to minority white, people of color will have a better sense of the importance of equality," Capers said. Capers anticipates that in an Afrofuturist and CRT-informed future, crime will have dropped dramatically, due, in part, to societal changes in the redistribution of wealth. Extant and emerging technology also will reduce crime. He cites, for example, race-neutral surveillance, access to Big Data, and devices such as terahertz scanners that will allow authorities to detect whether a suspect is armed, as well as vast improvements in face, voice, and gait recognition. These technologies, Capers contends, will also lead to a drastic reduction in the use of force by police. Moreover, in the decades ahead, the weight society places on privacy will have shifted, Capers suggests, noting, for example, the already broad and accepted use of public mass surveillance for security reasons. At a time when blue-on-black police violence seems constant, Capers writes that surveillance cameras have functioned as a tool of survival for black and brown people, serving as further proof that racism is real. "If there's a tradeoff between privacy and equal protection," said Capers, "I come out on the side of equality. Every time." Capers is a prolific scholar on the relationship between race, gender, and criminal justice. At the Law School he teaches evidence, criminal procedure, and criminal law. He spent nearly 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York. Read the article here Email this article Share Read the latest issue of Brooklyn Law Notes


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(July 17, 2015)- A second person has died in a July 4th crash that already claimed one life.
On July 17, 2015 at 12:12 am, Joan Ortiz, 78, of Salem, SC, a passenger in Vehicle #2 , died at a local hospital due to injuries suffered in the traffic crash. This is the second fatality from this crash. The first was passenger Paul Ortiz, 84, who died on July 5.
This case is an active DUI Manslaughter investigation.
Link to the original news release: Cape Coral Police Department Investigating July 4th Traffic Fatality
There have been 8 traffic fatalities and 28 MCI usages in our city in 2015 so far. (There is 1 fatality that was ruled "medical" and the cause of death is not related to injuries in the traffic crash. This 1 "medical" fatality is not included in the number of traffic fatalities).
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2015: 8 Traffic fatalities, 7 DUI related (28 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)
2014: 10 Traffic fatalities, 5 DUI related (40 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled death)
2013: 19 Traffic fatalities, 6 DUI related (43 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled deaths)
2012: 10 Traffic fatalities, 6 DUI related (21 MCI usages)
2011: 11 Traffic fatalities, 4 DUI related (24 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)
2010: 9 Traffic fatalities, 3 DUI related (22 MCI usages)
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I have identified what looks like a bug in the Going Back In mission in the Chasm Shrine area.
After the multi-wave attacks you go into a room with a camp and lots of ammo. Then break through the door and you are in a room with a circular grate in the floor and two wheels on platforms to be operated with the climbing axe, one to the right and one to the left. I have tried both wheels many, many times and neither of them does anything. There is the noise of chains but nothing happens visually.
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February 19, 2008 12:21 am
Congratulations on "owning" a cow! Can't get much better than this when it comes to knowing where your food comes from (shy of having a cow in your own backyard). Your post is totally inspiring. I need to check in to see if I can find a cow share need me. Do you have a say (collectively say) in what happens to the cow when she is sick (antibiotics or no antibiotics) and when she no longer produces milk?
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Congrats on owning a cow! My husband, strange as he is, really wanted a cow when he was growing up. He didn't want to milk it though, he wanted to ride it. His parents tried explaining to him that you can't really ride cows, but that did not stop him…
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Glamour Dolls Makeup Review & Swatches
I've been trying out* some fab new products from an affordable makeup line called Glamour Dolls, and I'm so excited to share them with you.
The first thing I tried from this line is the Glamour Dolls Lip Creams. I was sent two colors, Karma and Juicy Melons. Juicy Melons is a soft citrus color while Karma is a deep purple, which will be perfect for fall and winter. This product is interesting because color payoff is decent while it also moisturizes the lips. I love lippies like this for quick on-the-go needs, like running to class.
The Glamour Dolls Gypsy Eyeliner in Black & White comes in an adorable package and is a great staple makeup item. I don't use pencil liners on a daily basis, but I have been experimenting more with white liner to open up the eye. This is a pretty standard liner but I have no complaints.
The packaging on these Glamour Dolls Lip Glosses is to die for. Not only that, the product is pretty great, too. I received Naked Banana, a gorgeous nude pink, and Wildflower, which is a bright tangerine color. I love how these glosses apply - they're super smooth and the stay power is great too. They are more pigmented than most glosses I've tried and make a nice look on their own, without any color underneath.
Oh, this mascara! The Lashlights Mascara by Glamour Dolls is amazing! I was NOT expecting great results from this mascara, I'll be honest. I am super picky with mascara and usually layer a few different ones to achieve a full, dramatic look. This one looked great on it's own. It's lengthening, volumizing, and also includes a cute mirror on the back of the tube.
I tried out two of the Glamour Dolls Gloss Snob products, and I did not expect them to be packed with so much color! I expected Topless, the nude color on the right to be way too pale for me, but turns out, it's super pretty. While these colors are super pigmented, they're nice because you can also build them up or down. Zombie Kiss is also a beautiful color that I can't wait to wear more.
The Kitty Kisses Tinted Lip Balm is too cute not to love. The color I have is called Hiss, and it's a soft berry color. Be warned: this product does not warrant much color at all, and is more of a sheer than anything. It does really hydrate the lips though, something I really appreciate. I personally like the subtlety of the color as I feel like it makes it really low maintenance, but people looking for bold, glamorous lips might stick with one of the other products I mentioned instead.
Hopefully these swatches help you make the right decisions for you! I'll be featuring these in upcoming makeup looks, I'm sure. And at $5 or less each, it's not hard to collect them all. Peruse your options at GlamourDollsMakeup.com and let me know what you think! I'm thinking I need to get my paws on a few more products, they're just too cute!
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One of those important areas is onto wooden floors where the need for stability is at it's most demanding. This is achieved by installing a thin but very strong layer that prevents movement, giving your tiling the same stability as any other floor.
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I do this job day-in day-out and by experience I know the exact materials to use and will give sound advice on preparation and aftercare.
Once fixed, tiling becomes permanent and is not easily reversible especially when fitting underfloor heating.
I would rather give best advice and cost the job accurately than leave the work to a well meaning but albeit amateur who will undoubtedly do his or her best, but this is just not good enough when first class workmanship is what's expected AND PAID FOR.
Hopefully our potential customers feel the same."
If it helps in any way to decide where you go next please take a look at the customer comments and see what they've had to say about the quality of work.
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Dear Mike,
Just received a thank you from Mr Phillips, as requested would be happy for you to use the statement below for your website.
"IKEA have used Mr Lyons to assist in tiling works as part of its kitchen installation work completed by IKEA.
Mr Lyons has liaised with our customers using our kitchen installation service and offered them his service to tile walls and floors to complete their dream kitchens.
Our customers have shown great satisfaction with his work and we are happy to refer him when required.
On behalf of IKEA,
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A note from Mike
The kitchen design was 'stunning' and I was fortunate enough to be called in to 'complement' the kitchen with my tiling.
I was made welcome by the customers and I would highly recommend Ikea Kitchens without hesitation.
Very many thanks for carrying out the work at Victoria Mews, Cardiff...
It all looks great in the pictures you sent us by email...
Thank you also for liaising with your electrician Simon Webb on my behalf, for the other work we needed at the house.
Richard and Dana Edwards
Mike has carried out various installations for us.
Everything has been done to a high standard and we have been thrilled with the results and the comments by friends and family have been wonderful.
I would recommend Mike to anyone and will keep using him in the future.
Cheers Mike
Karen & Anthony Howarth
Thank you so much for your work it looks fantastic!
The work undertaken was done in an extremely professional manner.
You were neat & tidy and everything was explained well at the start AND was completed on time.
Many thanks!
Noel & Hayley Corley
Just wanted to thank Mike for turning our nightmare of a garden pond into a dream and refurbishing the paths.
It looks really lovely and its so good to have someone working in your home who cares so much about it.
Very professional and will highly recommend to all my friends.
Thanks again Mike.
Win & Vick Tadd / Cardiff
Mike & Alex
Many thanks for your letter and I like your professional approach to your work.
We are very pleased with the work you completed for us recently.
I found your approach and timing on the job (i.e. arriving when you said you would) giving confidence that the task would be carried out efficiently and well.
Many thanks
We shall certainly use you again if needed also recommend you to friends.
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Dear Mike and team,
Just to say how impressed we are with the speed and standard of your work, you have helped us towards achieving something a bit different in a modern house and have impressed all those who have seen your work.
Look forward to yet more excellent creations from you in the future.
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Since its 2011 launch (when it was just a web app), Hinge has become the anti-Tinder, foregoing swiping and a hookup environment for stories and a commitment-oriented environment. The latest stats from GlobalDatingInsights show that 63% of Hinge users want a relationship (vs. 33% who want dates, 2% hookups, and 2% something else).
"We've swiped left on swiping," the company wrote in an email to TechCrunch. "Dating apps have become a game, and with every swipe, we've all moved further from the real connections that we crave."
As of 2013, Hinge had 60,000 users. We assume those numbers have increased since then, but the team seems to be pretty tight-lipped about it. The site itself sees over 180,000 visitors a month, and the app has four and a half stars on iTunes.
If we're talking about location and age, Hinge is available in 28 countries and is mostly popular among 25- and 35-year-olds. According to CEO Justin McLeod, 85% of new users are still active a week after joining and 75% are still active a month after joining.
Enough with the numbers, though — let's get into the nitty-gritty of Hinge. Here are several pros, as well as a few cons, that we found when testing out the app.
You can download Hinge for free via the App Store, but Android isn't an option yet. You must have a Facebook account because that's what the app uses to fill out your profile (aka Hinge Story).
Hinge also uses your Facebook information to send you matches based on your friends of friends. As a result, potential scammers are more likely to be weeded out, and you might feel more comfortable with who you're paired with.
Every day, Hinge will send up to 10 suggested matches to your Discovery section, and you can either like them or move on. For those you like, comment on their photos and/or sections of their Story (e.g., answers to questions such as "What are you listening to?"). To see who's commented on your photos or Story, go to the Likes You section.
This type of communication system allows singles to make decisions based on more than appearance and helps conversations start more naturally.
Hinge doesn't have all of the control, though. Free members can browse for matches by gender, location, age, distance, height, ethnicity, and religion. Paying members ($7 a month) can browse using those filters and determinants such as children, family plans, politics, and drinking, smoking, marijuana, and drug use. Free members can also send 10 likes per day, while paying members can send an unlimited number of likes.
A preferred membership will also give you access to the Hinge Insiders, who will share "data-driven insights, profile optimization advice, tips to engage in the best conversation, what prompts and photos perform well on the app, and anything else."
Hinge has a lot going on in the looks department, too. The interface is clean and intuitive, especially if you've used other dating apps before. Your Story includes six photos and three answers to Hinge's questions, and there are clearly labeled icons for everything such as a speech bubble for sending messages, a pencil for editing your Story, and an eye for hiding and showing certain pieces of information.
We're fans of Hinge, and really the only complaints we could find about it is some people didn't like when they were given matches they already had. However, we'd attribute this to people accidentally skipping matches instead of removing them when they were 100% sure they weren't interested.
The FAQ section of the site says to tap the X icon if you want to move past someone and tap the three dots at the top right of their Story if you don't ever want to see them again. Choose wisely!
Hinge is filling a much-needed hole in the dating app space — particularly for relationship-minded singles who are sick of wading through the saturation of hookup options. But Hinge isn't the only one doing this. We've got three other apps we want to recommend and take you through, and they're all great for finding something more serious.
Compared to Match, which was created in 1995, Hinge is a new kid on the block. Not only does Match have history on its side, but it also has the numbers: more than 30 million members and more first dates, second dates, relationships, and marriages than any of its competitors.
Relationships: Friends, Dates, and Relationships
Match System: Browse by zip, age, appearance, more
Our Experts Say: "Match has facilitated the most dates and relationships of any dating site, and its large audience and high success rate make it our top review..." Full Review »
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Get the app from iTunes or Google Play without paying a penny, and then swipe for matches. When someone catches your eye, view their profile and photos, add them to your Favorites, like them, and send them a virtual wink.
A majority of Elite Singles' user base (if not all of its user base) are looking for a long-term commitment, so you can rest assured that you won't be wasting any time on the app. Elite Singles also has a fraud detection system that helps keep hackers at bay.
Relationships: Serious Relationships
Match System: Search, Receive Partner Suggestions
Our Experts Say: "EliteSingles is a leading dating site just for busy, single professionals. More than 80% of members have earned a college degree, and most are looking for a serious commitment..." Full Review »
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If education is another characteristic you constantly look for in a partner, Elite Singles could be the app for you. Over 80% of users have a higher education degree (bachelor's, master's, doctorate, etc.). And the odds are ever in your favor — 2,500 people on Elite Singles find love on a monthly basis.
Zoosk has one of the best mobile experiences around. Similar to Hinge, it's integrated with Facebook (and Google+), so you can sync up an existing profile and create an account in seconds. However, Zoosk doesn't require you to do this. You can simply sign up on your own without using social media. If this is the route you take, you're given matches who are outside of your Facebook or Google+ circle. Zoosk has 38 million members, so the pool is definitely bigger.
Relationships: Fun Dates, Serious Relationships
Match System: Search and get match recommendations
Our Experts Say: "Zoosk is integrated with social media sites, like Facebook and Google+, so it's very popular with singles on the go..." Full Review »
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Another upside to Zoosk is it's available for free on both iOS and Android devices, while Hinge is not. The main place to find matches on Zoosk is the Carousel, and there should be no confusion about the choices you're making. Click the heart graphic if it's a yes, the X graphic if it's a no, and "Maybe" if it's, well, a maybe.
We'll admit that we're among those people who have their phones with them for 87% of the day (maybe more), so having apps, like Hinge, makes a world of difference in how much we can multitask. The user base may be somewhat small, but that's what the alternative apps are for. Take a test-run through all of them (How can you resist free?) and see which one fits your lifestyle best!


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Blue Cloud Gallery is located in the heart of Ball Square, Somerville and specializes in handmade art and craftwork by over 80 local artisans. Gifts include unique jewelry, glass, fiber art, wood, pottery, paintings, handmade baby blankets and more. A large selection of cards suits every occassion. Owned and operated by fine art photographer Betsy Lenora who is dedicated to supporting local...
Blue Cloud Gallery revels in Somerville's vibrant artistic community by offering unique gift items and jewelry crafted by a crew of more than 90 local American artisans.
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Haven't been in there in a while and went in again today. Saw so many great things, a lot of different artists. The owner is also very nice and a pleasure to talk to. She had ideas for me for what I was looking for. I will be going back often for myself and also others gifts!
If you want handmade local crafts, this place has a lot to choose from. Perfect for gifting or, if you want something special for your home.
Since 2000 the company has been providing Arts And Crafts Supplies.
Blue Cloud Gallery can be found at Broadway 713. The following is offered: Art Museums & Galleries. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Somerville there are 2 other Art Museums & Galleries. An overview can be found here.


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Korea is the 7th largest source country for Australian international education and an important market that offers opportunities for institutions to diversify their international education markets.
AFUEE Korea is the key platform for marketing efforts in Korea by institutions and agents.
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OMAHA, Neb. (MarketWatch) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is interested in acquiring family-owned businesses in Germany, Chairman Warren Buffett said Saturday.
Buffett is planning to travel to Germany and three other European countries in a few weeks to try to raise Berkshire's profile in the region, he said.
"We would like more family owners of Germany businesses who, when they feel some need to monetize their business, to think of Berkshire Hathaway," Buffett said. "If they care about their business we are their best call."
"We're nowhere near as prominent in Europe as we should be," he said.
Buffett has been increasingly focused on acquisitions outside the U.S. in recent years.
Berkshire BRK.A, +0.29% BRK.B, +0.61% made one of its largest acquisitions when it bought 80% of Israeli metal cutting tool manufacturer Iscar Metalworking Cos. for $4 billion last year. Buffett said Saturday that the Iscar deal was a "dream" acquisition. See full story.
Part of this strategy is tied to Buffett's concern about the U.S.'s growing trade imbalances and their potential to weaken the U.S. dollar further. In 2002, he increased Berkshire's bets against the dollar and has invested more money in overseas assets partly to hedge against a decline in the greenback.
He has traveled to China, South Korea and Israel in the past year, suggesting he's still on the lookout for overseas acquisitions.
Buffett has also focused on family-owned businesses, hoping to woo owners who are passionate about their companies and don't want to sell to other buyers, such as private-equity firms.
Germany has thousands of small and medium-sized businesses -- known as Mittelstand companies -- that are often family owned and run.
"Germany is a particularly advanced nation in terms of engineering," Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger said. "It's a very logical place for us to be looking."


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Some days we feel like interacting with people. We feel like smiling, engaging and conversing. Others day's, we don't. So what?
As touched on in a previous post, accepting the negatives, and just going with the flow, establishes us as a real person. People see us as genuine and human when we can easily say: "you know what? Today I just don't feel like talking much."
Striving for perfection, constantly looking for that next mountain to climb, can make us seem a little too 'much.' We must get real and acknowledge that shit does happen. In fact, the more we're able to say and accept this, the sooner we move on from it. It's the trying too hard, to be constantly upbeat and positive about life, that makes us seem a little contrived and false. Being a real human being makes us more acceptable to those around us. We ALL have off days.
It is okay to be imperfect.
Be imperfectly perfect.
You might not feel like exercising today; you might even feel like having a day where you eat and drink, doing everything and anything you want. This might include sitting on the sofa eating cake, and if it does, do it. Be free. You're human and there's nothing to feel guilty about.
Some days it's good to yield, and let go. Accept that you're okay and give yourself a little breathing space. Today there is nothing wrong with feeling wrong. Wholeness, hasn't anything to do with perfection or correctness, it has everything to do with the acceptance of you.


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Message from IHCC Board Chairman Juan Gaytan/
Dear IHCC Community:
I wanted to take a few minutes to give you an update on what IHCC's new board has been working on so far in 2018.
As you may know, in January IHCC expanded it board and added six new board members. We're excited to have a renewed sense of energy and drive at the board level. These new board members were strategically selected to help maximize engagement and to help take IHCC to the next level.
I'm happy to report that the IHCC board has been hard at work in 2018. We've already held two multiple-hour training and development sessions to ensure the board and the leadership team are strategically aligned to deliver value consistent with our mission "to cultivate knowledge, connections and collaboration to effect transformational social change and achieve sustainable economic impact through entrepreneurship."
In addition, I wanted to make sure that you are aware of all of all of IHCC's upcoming events and opportunities. As always, our talented team of business professionals is here to help you strengthen and grow your business, please reach out to them with any questions.
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text: Illustrative image (Source: nhandan.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – One hundred girls will represent their peers nationwide, with half of them ethnic minorities, to speak of safe public places for girls and consequences of early marriage at a forum in Hanoi on October 7. The Girls' Forum themed "Promoting girls' rights for changes and development" will be jointly held by the National Assembly's Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, and Plan International Vietnam in response to International Day of the Girl Child (October 11). The event's organisation board said at a press conference in Hanoi on October 2 that the forum is expected to extend the voice and aspirations of children to competent agencies and leaders of the Party and the State at all levels, and create conditions for girls to participate in the building and implementation of relevant policies and laws. Following the forum, the NA's committee will host a meeting to review opinions raised by the girls at the event and make plans to promote rights of girls in particular and children in general. Since 2012, October 11 has been marked as the International Day of the Girl Child. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Under the theme "With Her: A Skilled GirlForce", this year's event will mark the beginning of a year-long… [Read full story]


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the best way to see machu picchu for the first time
I had been obsessed with the idea of visiting Machu Picchu ever since I read The Clue in the Crossword Cypher (Nancy Drew Mystery #44). You remember that one, right? Nancy's Peruvian friend invites her to visit (George and Bess come along, too), and somehow a clue carved on an ancient wooden relic helps Nancy capture a ring of smugglers led by some dude named "El Gato." Mysterious!
But I digress--and in the first paragraph of the post, no less!
When most people visit Machu Picchu, they take the train to Aguas Caliente, the little town at the base of the mountain, and then get on a bus that zig zags up the side of the mountain to the ancient city of the Incas. Well, there's a better way to do it.
The ancient Incan people did not have motor coaches at their disposal to wind their way up and down the mountain. Hell, they didn't even have the wheel. The way the Incans entered Machu Picchu was from the Inca Trail through The Gate of the Sun. It usually takes about four days to hike the Inca Trail, and certainly, people who've done it say that it's worth the trek. But Peru has so many incredible things to see and do. You'll certainly want to visit the people who live on the floating reed islands in Lake Titicaca. You'd be remiss if you didn't spend some time in the rainforest, canoeing up a tributary of the Amazon. And Cuzco and the rest of the Sacred Valley are incredible, too. Fortunately, you read this site, so you know that you can have the experience of hiking the last little bit of the Inca Trail, and have the incredible experience of seeing Machu Picchu for the first time, by entering the site the same way the Incans did--through the Gate of the Sun.
Take the early-morning train of the Cusco–Machu Picchu railroad and get off one stop before Machu Picchu at Kilometer 104, where you can see the Chachabamba ruins. Let's all say that together, shall we? Chachabamba. Chachabamba. Excellent!
From there, it's a nine mile day hike uphill to the Gate of the Sun and the Lost City of the Incas. Along the way, you'll hike from the floor of the valley up into the clouds (or maybe it was just foggy on the day I did it), past gorgeous waterfalls, and through other ruins like Winay Wayna and Inti Punktu. It's a climb of about 2600 feet, but you're doing it over 6 or 7 hours with lots of breaks to take pictures and eat lunch. You'll want a guide for this hike, by the way. It's not a particularly strenuous hike, but they limit the number of hikers on any given day, and you need a permit. And there was a baby poisonous snake on the trail when I did the hike, so having a guide to point those things out to you is not a bad idea.
But then you see Machu Picchu revealed to you through the Gate of the Sun, and ... well ... it's simply incredible. It's not like you see Machu Picchu in the distance and it slowly gets closer...you've been hiking through gorgeous scenery all day, and then you come up over the ridge and ... it's almost feels like you've just sort of stumbled upon the Lost City of the Incas. And it's gorgeous.
The site will still be open when you arrive, so you can walk around a little bit, but before they close, you can get on the bus down the side of the mountain, check in to your hotel in Aguas Calientes, curl up with a good Nancy Drew Mystery, and get a good night's sleep. Then, early the next morning, when you take the bus back up the mountain with the rest of the tourists to explore the site more fully, you'll think about how sad it is that the other passengers didn't know that there was a better way to do it.
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True Sword 5.6
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On a daily basis, your computer could get infected by dozens of spyware and Trojans while you're visiting a certain webpage or downloading a file. You can avoid this type of problems by installing an effective anti-spam tool to help you scan and fix all threats from your PC.
For instance, you can try True Sword, a powerful application that accurately scans your system for adware, keyloggers, Trojans, etc. and removes them from your computer.
Before running a scan, I strongly recommend you to configure the program's settings if you know the exact location where the problems occur. Also, the program can perform two types of scans, Express and Deep, and ignore files larger than any indicated size.
Unfortunately, you will probably get the same impression as I had about the scanning speed. It takes a bit too long to scan your computer for threats, regardless the amount of scan filters you select.
In spite of its scanning speed, the application offered me a list containing threats that other similar programs didn't detect, therefore, it's worth waiting a bit longer. As for True Sword's price, I suppose it's quite cheap considering the fact that, by using the application, you can improve your system's performance.
Review summary
- User-friendly interface
- Accurate scan
- Comes with many configurations
- Unable to adjust settings while scanning
- Slow scan


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81% of hacking attacks involve stolen credentials. Once a valid credential is obtained, a hacker is free to roam in your PeopleSoft systems, taking their time to steal personally identifiable information, install malware, or alter direct deposit account information to re-direct paychecks/bonuses. This threat becomes far greater if the intruder is able to obtain a high-privilege user's credential.
Why is phishing such a problem? Because it works! Phishing/Spear Phishing attacks are the leading case of breaches. These attacks are sophisticated, meticulously planned, and strategically executed leaving you little time to react
Hackers can crack the encryption key of the PS_TOKEN in order to bypass the authentication process
PeopleSoft does not provide control over what functionality is available on your secure network vs. the open internet. Privilege is determined by role, not by how and where the system is being accessed
After successful authentication, a high-privilege credential can be misused to run reports/queries. This is why privilege misuse from insiders can be very costly and why high-privilege credentials are the most coveted by hackers
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