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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
All PPGFSC students must request enrollment in the beginning of each academic term, through the CAPG system. The enrollment period is announced in the semester calendar found on our website and notice boards. For instructions on how to enroll, see this tutorial.
How do I enroll in single courses as a special student?
Those who want to enroll at any of the PPGFSC courses as a special student must observe the enrollment period stated in the semester calendar and follow these procedures:
- Fill in the single course enrollment form;
- Attach the undergraduate academic transcript;
- Collect the signature from the course professor until the last day of the enrollment period (when collecting the professor's signature, applicants must present a copy of their undergraduate transcript);
- Hand in the single course enrollment form, duly completed and signed, together with the undergraduate transcript, until the last day of the enrollment period at the PPGFSC administrative office.
How do I cancel my enrollment in a course?
The student who enrolls at any course and no longer wishes to attend it may cancel their course enrollment. To cancel your enrollment, go to the CAPG. The cancellation period is announced in the semester calendar and on the Program's notice boards.
For instructions on how to cancel enrollment in a course, see this tutorial.
How do I request a leave of absence?
According to the Art. 42 of the PPGFSC Bylaws, students are allowed to take a leave of absence, provided that the request is justified and complies with the rules established in the Art. 46 of the Normative Resolution no. 95/CUn/2017: the student enrolled in a Graduate Program may request a leave of absence, with the consent of his/her supervisor and at the discretion of the Program's Council, for up to twelve months, in periods never lower than an academic term. The respective period will not be counted in the time limit for degree completion.
It is not possible to request a leave of absence in the first or in the last academic term, nor during the extension periods for degree completion. In the "Forms" page, you will find a request form to be filled out and submitted for approval to the Program's Council.
What are the steps to completing the Master's or Doctoral Degree?
According to the Art. 46 of the Program's Bylaws, the steps to obtain the master's or doctoral degree in Physics are:
I – official admission to the Program through one of the mechanisms provided in the articles 34 to 37 of these Bylaws;
II – approval of a thesis or dissertation proposal and of the intended supervisor;
III – completion of all course credits, with grade point average equal or higher than 7 (seven);
IV – proof of English proficiency;
V – approval in the "PPGFSC Seminars" (taking place twice);
VI – preparation and defense of a final paper;
VII – for the doctoral degree, in addition to the steps above, it will also be necessary to obtain approval in a qualifying exam and be author or coauthor of at least one scientific paper during the doctoral studies, meeting the specific requirements of the Normative Resolution referred to in the art. 27 of these Bylaws.
Failure to comply with the rules and deadlines set in this these Bylaws for each step listed in this article will result in sanctions defined by the Program's Council including the non-provision of financial assistance to the student and/or supervisor, suspension or termination of scholarships and removal of the student from the Program.
According to the Art. 53, in addition to preparing the thesis, which is worth 6 (six) credits, the master's student has to obtain a minimum of 24 (twenty-four) credits and:
I –attend all the required courses;
II – obtain a minimum of 4 (four) credits in elective courses, not including those related to the Teaching Practicum;
III – carry out, at least once, a Teaching Practicum;
IV – enroll and be approved in the "PPGFSC Seminars" at least in two academic terms.
According to the Art. 54, in addition to preparing the dissertation, which is worth 12 (twelve) credits, the doctoral student has to obtain a minimum of 48 (forty-eight) credits, and:
I –attended all the required courses;
II –obtain a minimum of 8 (eight) credits in elective courses, not including those related to the Teaching Practicum;
III – carry out, at least once, a Teaching Practicum;
IV – enroll and be approved in the "PPGFSC Seminars" at least in two academic terms.
Credits obtained in the master's degree can be used to complete the doctoral degree, upon approval by the Program's Council.
How to monitor the steps to be taken in the Master´s and Programs?
In the "Control Sheet" available on our website, students can monitor the steps already taken and those which they still need to complete.
What are the PPGFSC Seminars?
The PPGFSC has the tradition to promote seminars on Friday mornings in the Physics Department Auditorium (room 212).
All master's and doctoral students must attend these seminars, imperatively in 2 (two) semesters, and obtain a minimum attendance equal to or higher than 75% (seventy-five per cent), knowing that this participation does not result in credits, as it is a requirement for degree completion. The talks usually have a general character, but the topics covered are of current research interest.
It is possible to make up for absences in these seminars by participating in other events during the week (dissertation defenses, thesis defenses, qualifying exams and seminars).
Is article publication a requirement for the obtaining the Doctoral Degree?
Yes. A student can only defend his/her doctoral dissertation after at least one article – of which s/he is the author or coauthor – has been published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed international journal in a topic related to the student's dissertation.
What is the foreign language proficiency test ?
According to the Art. 44 of the Program's Bylaws, until the 1st day of the 3rd academic semester, all master's and doctoral students must provide proof of English proficiency superior or equivalent to the proficiency test that is offered by the UFSC Department of Foreign Language and Literatures (DLLE/UFSC).
A TOEFL certificate with scores equal or higher than 470 points is also accepted as a proof of English proficiency.
Doctoral students must also provide proof of proficiency in a second foreign language, which can be certified by their academic supervisors.
What is the Annual Activity of Report?
Master's and doctoral students must submit brief annual reports describing their projects' progress.
Are exempted from presenting these reports:
- Master's students at the end of the second year, provided that an extension for degree completion is not necessary;
- Doctoral students at the end of the second year, provided that their qualifying exam is taken within the expected time limit (which is, according to the Program's Bylaws, up to 2 (two) years after admission);
- Doctoral students at the end of the fourth year, provided that an extension for degree completion is not necessary.
This document will be sent by the Program Coordinator by e-mail until 45 days prior to the deadline for submission. Students must then fill in, sign and hand in the report at the Program's office.
How do I validate course credits?
According to the art. 57 of the Program Internal Regulation, could be validated the credits of courses or activities in another courses of Graduate Programs stricto sensu licensed by CAPES, through the approval of the Delegated Body Collegiate.
To apply for a validation of credits in course the student may fill and send to the to the PPGFSC Coordination the formulário de validação de créditos em disciplina
What is the Supervised Practicum?
According to the art. 55 of the Program's Bylaws, the student whose dissertation or thesis project has been approved by the Program's Council can obtain credits in supervised practicum activities, upon request from the supervisor and accompanied by a study plan. The activities of the Supervised Practicum will be coordinated by a faculty member of the Program, not necessarily the student's supervisor.
The number of credits in Supervised Practicum is limited to 4 to master's students and 12 to doctoral students (only 4 credits per semester are allowed).
How do I obtain credits for my academic papers?
According to the art. 56 of the Program's Bylaws, master´s and doctoral students can obtain up to 8 credits in academic papers.
Academic papers mean scientific publications released during the period of doctoral studies of which the student is an author or coauthor and that meet the same relevance criteria set forth in the Normative Resolution referred to in the art. 26 of the Bylaws.
The credits should be requested by the student and the supervisor in a specific form made available by the Program and will be subject to the PPGFSC Council's approval.
Each academic paper is worth up to 4 credits.
How do I choose my supervisor?
Master's and Doctoral students have until the 1st day of the 2nd academic semester to define their academic supervisors and to present their thesis or dissertation projects through a specific form available in the Program's website, duly signed by the student and the supervisor.
Please note that only permanent PPGFSC faculty members can be registered as supervisors.
What are the Concentration Area of PPGFSC?
Faculty members of the Graduate Program in Physics do research in 5 concentration areas, namely:
– Astrophysics;
– Atomic and Molecular Physics;
– Condensed Matter Physics and Statistical Mechanics;
– Mathematical Physics and Field Theory;
– Nuclear and Hadronic Physics.
For more details about each area of concentration, including the name of the faculty members who work in each of them, please refer to the Concentration Areas page.
In which situations will students be removed from the PPGFSC?
According to the art. 62 of the Program's Bylaws, a student will be automatically removed from the program if he or she:
I – to stop enrolling for two consecutive periods without being
II – fails in two disciplines;
III – fails in the dissertation or thesis examination;
IV – exhaust the deadline for completion of the course.
Does the PPGFSC provide financial support for participation in events and/or field activities?
Yes. The students of PPGFSC can obtain financial support to participate in events. However, only students whose thesis or dissertation projects have been approved by the Program's Council and who comply with the internal rules regarding the participation on mandatory events are eligible to obtain this support.
All participation in events must include a paper presentation (be it a poster, an abstract or a talk). To obtain the support, the student has to fill in an electronic form available at this link: Support to Events. Remember that this form must be filled in until the 1st day of the second month that precedes the event (i.e.: the student who wishes to participate in an event on 15 April must submit the request until 1 February).
Which infrastructure is available to the PPGFSC students?
UFSC and PPGFSC provide to the students the following infrastructure:
Student offices: Most part of the students has a shared office (with other students). Check with the PPGFSC office if there is a room available.
Faculty offices: PPGFSC faculty members also have their own offices where students can go for assistance.
Library: The University Central Library (Biblioteca Universitária Central – BU) and the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library (BU/CFM) are available to PPGFSC students. All students regularly enrolled at UFSC can borrow books from the library. There is also a broad online collection available.
UFSC identity: to have access to the UFSC e-mail account, wireless network, among other services, student have to register at this link: Identidade UFSC.
Photocopy and printing: The PPGFSC administrative office has s a multifunction printer that can be used by PPGFSC students for photocopying and printing.
Other graphic services: the PPGFSC office also provides to the students binding, color printing, banner printing, among other services. Please contact our office for more information.
How to book PPGFSC rooms or facilities
To book the PPGFSC Meeting Room or the Department of Physics Auditorium, click here and read the instructions.
How can I carry out Postdoctoral Research at the PPGFSC?
Please find below a checklist containing information on how to apply to the PPGFSC as a postdoctoral researcher.
For any questions not covered on this page, please contact the Program's office.


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Connect Nights are the best way to learn more and get involved in a Growth Group! This spring, there are on-campus groups available for young adults (college to early 30's), women, men and couples. Sign-up for a Connect Night below, we can't wait to see you there from 6:30-8:00pm! If you can't make it to Connect Night, but still want to join a group, sign-up here.
Young Adults Connect Night - March 6
Women's Connect Night - March 6
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Following the release of his previous chart-topping ballad 'It's You', the evocative songster Sezairi switches gears for his freshest earworm – 'Mirage'.
Since it's release, 'It's You' has garnered over
2 million streams online and acquired GOLD certification. Apple Music had the song featured in a special playlist representing Singaporean musicians aptly titled 'Songs Of A Nation' alongside Tabitha Nauser, Charlie Lim, and many more.
Lyrically, this latest single showcases Sezairi exploring the complex theme of figmental fixation and what it means to believe in something that may not actually exist outside of the imagination. Obsession is a big underlying message throughout the song with the singer/songwriter himself further explaining:
"We all have times in our lives where we become hyper-obsessed with something that we think will complete us. I kinda wanted to demonstrate that sometimes, what we think is good might not necessarily be the case. Especially when attraction is involved".
Sonically, the nifty musician finds a new approach to his familiar sound. He gives his vocal chords quite a workout when he lifts the melody into the higher octaves, and elevates our spirits with his own echoes calling back to him. Embedded are beautiful layers of synths and sound effects that mimic how our brains work as machines blended perfectly to the beat. Sezairi worked with producers/writers Brooke Toia (Adelén, Favorite Child) and Harry Sommerdahl (Carrie Underwood, BoA, Westlife) on 'Mirage'.
Sezairi has been busy promoting his new music, having recently graced the stages of Pink Dot 2018 and SHINE Festival 2018, just to name a few. Keep a lookout for his EP dropping soon and playing onto Asian Pop Radio's livestream playing Asia-wide hits 24/7!
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If Sebastian Janikowski Doesn't Date Rape This 63 Yarder I Lose My Bet
I had a heavy bet on the over at 42 on the Raiders/Broncos game last night and I thought it would be a really safe bet. But the betting gods have a weird way of fucking with you. Luckily last night they were kind and probably felt bad for another shitty football weekend for myself. Janikoswki just flat out GHBed this kick last night. Tied a NFL record too at 63 yards right before halftime. If he doesn't hit it then I don't get the over. Thanks Seabass.


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Obituary of William S. Muddle
Bill was born June 10, 1975 and raised in
He was predeceased by his mother, Dora "Judy" Betts. He is survived by his father, William E. "Bill" Muddle, Jr., of Fort Plain; his sister and brother – in – law, Linda and Peter Elwood, of St. Johnsville; his nephews and their families, Steven and Theresa Elwood, of St. Johnsville and Thomas and Carlee Elwood, of St. Johnsville; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:30 AM, at St. Johnsville Cemetery, with Rev. David A. Johnson, officiating. There are no calling hours.
If you wish, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of choice. Envelopes are available at The Enea Family Funeral Home,
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How does it feel to be Joel Kinnaman for an hour? Does he feel nervous and tremble before an audition? Or is he a cool and relaxed person like we think? Together with Tele2 we let people step into the mind of 9 different persons with absolute transparency, like the movie "Being John Malkovich." But for real.
To show the power of 100 GB data and connectivity we chose avatars from around the world. The avatars were a female drifter in Dubai, a body hacker in Seattle and a shitty robot-maker from Stockholm: You could see what they saw, hear what they heard, feel what they felt. To enhance the experience, you could also experience the person's pulse, galvanic skin response (sweat) and emotions. We broadcasted 9 live streams in 5 countries during a 2-month world tour. Before we started, we had each person read, run and draw to calibrate their own unique brainwaves and heart rate.
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Shot in first-person, and by using several sensors, we measured each personality's heart rate and sweat level. The data was translated live into audiovisual effects using WebGL and Web Audio technology. We made a custom backpack which held all the camera, audio, streaming and sensor equipment. The footage got sent, scaled down and compressed, to a streaming service together with the audio and sensor data. All the material included timestamps, so it arrived synced up for the user in their browser on either desktop, tablet or mobile. Through a real-time post-production system, the sensor data was translated into audiovisual effects.
Custom made rig
The rig consisted of a helmet with audio and video, a backpack with rain protection and airflow system that contained the streaming equipment and all sensors. All hardware had a custom 3D-printed shell to keep it separated and safe when the avatar moved around. We used a Raspberry Pi to communicate and collect data from the sensors and send it to our backend system. Camera footage went through a color grading box in the backpack, fine-tuned for each location and then streamed live with just a few seconds delay.
Prototype process
During three months we made several prototypes to test a variety of equipment, packing solutions and data flows to come up with the best solution. It was crucial that the final product would work in different environments (humid, rain, snow, wind, etc) and be durable so it would hold up during the campaign period.
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Delcam has introduced an online guide to the developments in the 2011 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software. The website includes a series of videos on the functionality in the 2011 release, such as the "Quick Report" option that makes the initial analysis of results even easier, the improvements to the handling of point-cloud data and to the reuse of measured data to inspect additional features, and the enhancements to the GD&T functionality. To view the site, please go to www.delcam.tv/pi2011/lz.
PowerINSPECT is firmly established as the world's leading hardware-independent inspection software. It combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for taking simple measurements, for inspection of geometric features and for analysing complex 3D surfaces. The resulting reports present detailed information in an easy-to-read format that can be understood by all engineers, not just inspection specialists.
Reporting in PowerINSPECT has been made even more flexible with the "Quick Report" option. This allows users to add headers and footers to any image taken from the full report in order to create a single page graphical representation of the inspection. Faster interpretation of the data allows for errors to be identified and rectified more quickly, so reducing overall costs.
Improvements to the handling and alignment of point clouds make it easier to deal with the large data sets generated when using laser-line probes. Emphasis on critical areas of the part alignment can now be carried out by selecting the desired region of the point cloud and associating it to the CAD. This allows priority to be given to the selected regions of the point cloud rather than treating every point equally, thus giving more control over the alignment.
Points from geometric measurements can now be converted into surface-inspection points allowing them to be used in the inspection of the size and location. This enhancement also allows the existing geometric strategies to be used for surface inspections so reducing the amount of time spent measuring and allowing for more detailed, consistent and cost-effective inspection routines.
Increased capabilities in CAD formats mean that more and more data is becoming available to the inspector in these files. GD&T is the most common Model-Based Definition format and PowerINSPECT now supports GD&T in Unigraphics as well as the previous support for GD&T in CATIA. This lets the user create GD&T items directly from CAD files.
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Russian president Vladimir Putin denied hacking the US presidential election in his annual live press conference today, and explained Trump's surprise victory by saying Trump "understood the mood of the people and kept going until the end, when nobody believed in him, except us."
"The Democrats didn't just lose the presidential election, but the House and the Senate as well. Did I do that as well?" he added.
Putin made the remarks in front of a TV studio audience, where he took live questions in his traditional once-yearly off-the-cuff Q&A format. The four-hour session was live-streamed on YouTube:
It was also live-tweeted by The Guardian's Moscow correspondent, Shaun Walker. Many of the initial questions were about Trump and the hacking of Democratic National Committee emails, which hurt Hilary Clinton's campaign when they were released before the vote:
"Putin was pretty vicious on the Democrats, which is not surprising given the way bilateral relations have been over the past years. Now that Obama is leaving office, Putin can finally say everything he thinks. He portrayed all the accusations of Russian interference as sour grapes from bad losers," Walker wrote for The Guardian.
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This week, I've been working on bringing Stargate to life using Fate. Props go out to Thomas E., who is going to be running a three-shot of Stargate that I get to play in (woot!), for inspiring me to dust off my ideas for running this amazing setting in Fate.
As I develop various systemic elements to match the setting, I will be posting them on here; first up: handling gear!
Weapons & Armor
To keep things simple, and as other elements I am adding will be bringing more aspects to the table, I decided on a simple modification to the Weapon & Armor Rating rules found in Fate Core, pg. 277. This iteration divides weapons and armor into classes and ratings.
Weapons and Armor have four classes: light, medium, heavy, and colossal.
Each class adds their rating to or against attacks made by classes equal to or less than their own (e.g. light weapons add their rating to Hits made against light or unarmored targets, but heavy weapons wouldn't add their rating to attacks made against colossal armor targets).
If there is a difference in the class between a weapon and armor, add that difference to the weapon or armor's rating (e.g. a light weapon has a +1 against unarmored targets, while colossal weapons gain a +3 against light armored targets).
Each weapon and armor has a rating from 1-4. Weapon Rating adds to the Damage of a successful Hit, while Armor Rating subtracts from the Damage of a successful Hit.
Rating Examples
- Rating 1
- Examples of Weapon:1 are shivs, holdout pistols, improvised explosives, and the Vulcan cannons mounted on jet fighters
- Examples of Armor:1 are heavily padded clothes, thick leather clothes, metal covering most automobiles, and the armor of fighter craft
- Rating 2
- Examples of Weapon:2 are combat knives, standard 9mm pistols, frag grenades, and air-to-air missiles
- Examples of Armor:2 are basic Kevlar vests, ceramic-reinforced Kevlar vests, personnel carrier armor, hull of naval craft
- Rating 3
- Examples of Weapon:3 are functional swords, Jaffa staff weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, railguns
- Examples of Armor:3 are SWAT armor, military-grade personal armor, tank armor, the hull of most advanced space vehicles
- Rating 4
- Examples of Weapon:4 are two-handed swords, M60's, ground-based artillery, Asgard beam weapons
- Examples of Armor:4 are light skin suits of exotic materials, personal exoskeleton, naquadah/trillium mechanized walkers, hull of O'Neill-class Asgard motherships
One of the main assumptions of Fate is that if you have the Skill, you have what equipment it takes to use the skill. When ammo matters, make use of situation aspects to represent it (e.g. Out of Ammo or Armor-Piercing Rounds)
Shields are provided either by specialized gear or by a skill on applicable extras (such as a space vessel). They absorb physical damage, as represented by an additional stress track; the length of the track is either listed on the applicable piece of gear or via the normal rules of governing skills and stress. If an attack is strong enough to penetrate the shield stress track, or rolling of it, that stress may be absorbed as normal.
Unless noted by the item providing it or because of some special circumstance, shield stress recovers as normal at the end of the scene.
Certain types of shields may also act as obstacles to action. These barriers must be overcome before the action they are preventing may be taken. Shields of this type are usually provide through special gear or as the result of special circumstance.
Special Gear and Tech
Certain gear or pieces of tech are special or important enough to warrant their own Extra. Each piece of special gear or tech has two free aspects: a function and a flaw. Each piece of special gear or tech may also have stunts, adding a refresh cost to the item. Additional flaw aspects may be added to the item, lowering its refresh cost by 1. An piece of gear with stunts always cost at least 1 Refresh.
That's it for this week! Comment below, let me know your thoughts. I look forward to play-testing this in the near future as Thomas has stated he'll be trying it out in his three-shot. Next blog on Stargate, powered by Fate, will be discussing modification to the Default Skill list.


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History at Priestsic
At Priestsic, we realise that to understand the present we must first understand the past and learn from them. In Foundation we enjoy learning about ourselves and our own history to understand our life's journey so far. As we progress into KS1 we analyse our local history as well as analysing significant events and people from the past. In KS2 we begin to study a variety of civilisations and cultures across history The Romans, Vikings and Germany during WW2. Please keep checking back on this page to stay updated on all things history at Priestsic.
Year 1 have been learning about old and new toys and have created a non-fiction text about them.
To help Year 1 learn about what it was like as a child in Victorian times they transformed their modern classroom into a Victorian classroom. Children participated in sitting in lines, copying writing, reciting the times table, chanting, learning what forms of punishment were implemented and having their hands and nails checked to be clean. It was great fun!
Remembrance Day
We thought about everyone who fought, sacrificed and died in a war that ended 100 years ago and other wars. We hope that by remembering these tragic events, never again shall they return.
We created a whole school memorial to mark the centenary anniversary of World War 1.
"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today."
VR Day in Year 4!
In Year 4, we had a visitor bringing with him his VR technology. Through the headsets, we were able to explore the historical world of the Romans. We transported ourselves through time to a Roman town, a coliseum and even into the middle of a battlefield! The class loved it and so did us teachers!
Year 6 Maya Day
Year 6 had a fabulous experience yesterday learning all about the Maya people from Dr Davies. Dr Davies is the only Maya archaeologist in the UK so our children were really lucky to have this experience. The children found out about Maya masks and made their own, got to handle Maya artefacts, found out all about Dr Davies' archaeological digs in the rainforest and even made their own Maya calendar.


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Weaving for Beginners with Kellee Creative is perfect if students are curious about beginning their weaving journey but don't know where to start! They'll learn the basics of weaving - how to assemble a simple loom, learn weaving vocabulary, and perform basic weaving techniques (fringe! tassels! soumak!). All materials are included in the workshop price.
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- The Transport Compliance Administrator (TCA) is responsible for monitoring and organising of Drivers Hours and Working Time of all drivers and crew. This involves; scheduling of driver card and vehicle downloads, carrying out frequent driver's hours' analysis and infringement checks and providing feedback to the crews and reports to management. (Full training will be available to the successful applicant)
- Ensure that the Tachograph system records are maintained. Reviewing all driving hours, break and rest periods on a weekly basis. Vehicles are downloaded and reviewed monthly.
- Monitor and maintain training/qualifications records to ensure all drivers/crew, are adequately qualified/trained for the work they carry out. (Driver licenses, CPC, Digital Cards )
- Provide monthly reports on tachograph/driver's hour's compliance to the transport manager.
Asset Minder - Maintenance Management System
- The Transport Compliance Administrator enterer's vehicle data onto the Asset Minder Application. (Full training will be provided) Meet with the workshop managers, mechanics and others to schedule vehicle maintenance requirements. Monitors and updates compliance with schedule.
- Enters of vehicle and plant parts, materials and equipment onto AM. Enter all parts and labour pricing parameters onto AM.
- Assist mechanics with creating job-cards and entering data to determine individual/fleet vehicle and plant costs.
- Attend training courses on Asset Minder and contribute to the implementation of new modules and system changes/updates.
- Diploma or Degree graduate preferred (But not essential)
- Previous experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems and driver's hours' analysis software is an advantage.
- A good level of competency in using MS Office.
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Country: United States
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Cities in Area: American Fork, West Bountiful, Clearfield, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, East Millcreek, Kaysville, Kearns, Layton, Magna, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, South Ogden, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Riverton, Roy, Salt Lake City, Sandy City, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Spanish Fork, Springville, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City
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Yet another business trip; destination: Milton Keynes. "Anything but another hotel", you think. But what other alternatives are there?
How about a serviced apartment in Milton Keynes? Not only is it the cheaper option, but the facilities and services available often also exceed those offered by most hotels. Here – surrounded by all the necessary furniture and appliances – you will have the privacy, freedom and comfort that you enjoy at home. A washing machine, an iron and ironing board are also at your disposal, just in case you run into a wardrobe emergency.
You will have access to your very own fully furnished kitchen, so if you grow tired of restaurants and take-outs, you can just pick up a few ingredients and prepare a home-cooked meal. Then, turn up the central heating and relax in front of a sate-of-the art home entertainment system. You can even answer those last business emails using the independent and reliable broadband service. Yes: all this is possible if you rent a serviced apartment in Milton Keynes from Cotels.
Services include a weekly housecleaning service, safe and secure covered parking and 24-hour security. Most of their apartments are also located close to the city centre, so everything Milton Keynes has to offer is within walking distance or only a short ride away. Entertainment, shopping centres and sporting facilities are all within reach.
You can choose to stay in a cosy studio apartment or a luxurious penthouse. Or, how about bringing the whole family along for a holiday and choosing the 3-bedroom option? It is, after all, a family that makes a home.
So the next time you have to go to Milton Keynes on a business trip, rather book a fully furnished apartment at the fraction of the price of your usual hotel. Even if you're only staying for the night, Cotels can accommodate you. You can rest assured that a serviced apartment in Milton Keynes is a home away from home.


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Hôtel des XV
Boutique Hotel
typeBoutique Hotel
The Hotel des XV welcomes you to Strasbourg's emblematic "Conseil des Quinze" quarter, close to the European institutions and the "Parc de l'Orangerie" (Orangery Park). Imagine the subtle transformation of a former 20th century bourgeois villa into a sophisticated luxury hotel and you've got the Hôtel Des XV.
Furniture, finishings and decor intermingle and complement each other to create comfortable, harmonious and unique living spaces. There are ten fully customised rooms in all, one of which is equipped to welcome disabled guests.
Materials, ornamental cushions, curtains and furniture all fit into this original and subtle world of colour. These combinations give the Hôtel des XV the particular ambience of a very unique place to stay, one which has been conceived above all as a personal, private home - as indeed it once was.
Enjoy a gourmet breakfast made up exclusively of tasty local delicacies, such as organic dairy produce, fresh fruit juices, fine Viennese pastries, homemade jams and cured meats, coffee supplied by a local coffee roaster and a large selection of traditional and herbal teas.
Come to the Bar to relax and unwind. Every day, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Hotel des XV invites guests to enjoy a sweet treat at the Bar. The desserts go down very well with a glass of champagne or a cup of traditional or herbal tea.
A variety of top quality coffees that have been carefully selected from plantations around the globe is also available. Enjoy a drink from the bar's selection of alcoholic drinks, cocktails, fruit juices, teas or coffees as you snuggle into your armchair.
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- Urban Vibes & City Breaks
- Air Conditioning
- Animals welcome
- Audio-visual services
- Bar
- Central heating
- Credit cards (AMEX) accepted
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- Garden
- Handicapped easy-access
- Internet WiFi
- Lounge
- Meeting room
- Parking
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea Making
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Mingora, January 12: University of Swat (UoS) is establishing its own building including Academic block, information center & students facilitation offices, administrative block, mosque, bachelors hostels and play grounds at Charbagh, Swat which will extend the education and qualitative services in the province. A delegation comprising Vice Chancellor University of Swat Prof Dr. Muhammad Jamal Khan, Shabir Khan, Engineer in C & W, Project Staff and other experts visited Charbagh and spent a busy time at the project site.
The delegation was received by Project staff establishment of varsity, Eng. Faisal who gave them a comprehensive briefing on the vision, efficacy and the ongoing development activities at the site. VC University of Swat termed the project as most impressive and progressive contemporary venture that has tremendous potential to grow as a city of international stature. The team thoroughly analyzed the under construction site and its designed and unanimously recommended slightly changes in the design.
VC showed keen interest in giving boost to initiating full-fledged construction activity and directed the works department for expediting the project. The varsity team also visited to its old rented campus and decided to reopen the campus after clarity from the C & W and other concerns government departments.


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In the last few months, Youths from around the world have been in involved in various activities to demand for climate justice and climate action. The growing movement is now in Africa, with young people taking to the streets in peaceful demonstrations to place pressure on their governments to increase ambition on climate change.
The youth are the back bone of the nation and can change the future of the society with their well-being and courageous behaviour, as they constitute the majority of the population in many countries, and have an increasingly strong social and environmental awareness, that has the power to transform our societies towards a low-carbon and climate resilient future.
Young people aren't just the leaders of tomorrow, they're making huge changes to the world around them, right now. Whether it's through social media or 'hashtag' activism, writing online about a cause, or taking part in a protest, there are many ways that young people can 'be the change' and make a difference to the world.
This article highlights 6 strategic ways youths across the world can help protect their home – the world.
- Use online platforms to reach others.
There's never been a greater time in history for reaching out to millions of people around the world. You've probably seen how a single Twitter hashtag can create massive social awareness. What hashtags can you contribute to, or even create? You can use your Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts to spread awareness about climate change and to discuss how you're helping solve the problem.
- Talk about it
Talk more about climate change even if you don't have all the answers. That's where creativity and solutions come from. And that's what will help our leaders to realize that climate change is an important issue for current and future voters, and be bound to do something about it.
- Collaborate with others.
Young people must continue to take part in intergovernmental climate change processes across the globe, for quick global effects. More collaborative efforts are crucial to tackling climate change by spreading its awareness among the people and working closely with governments to ensure policy implementations.
- Partner with government.
Elected leaders want to hear from their constituents and what they're interested in. However, they can't tackle poverty or climate change singlehandedly, what they really want is to know what they can personally do about it. Write to them, or even ask for a meeting with them, and show them what you think they should be focusing on.
- Buy less stuff.
Buying less not only cuts down on plastic packaging that is clogging our oceans, it also reduces your carbon footprint and puts fewer greenhouse gas emissions into our atmosphere. If you're a regular user of plastic water bottles, invest in a reusable bottle. If you're a frequent consumer of straws, opt against them (reusable straws are an option!).
- Volunteer
As a Youth Volunteer, you will help advance peace and sustainable development either in your own country or in another country around the globe. You will help people to lead healthier and safer lives and communities to be able to better address present and future challenges. To start with, focus on how you can help your local area or a cause within your country.
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Album Review: Locrian – Return To Annihilation
Posted by Irmelinis
"Eternity in the midst of profound dusk, projected endlessly through this void
As a veil, as an aura, as an apparition, to awaken the world from its dream of itself"
Release Date: June 25 2013 on Relapse Records
Tracks: 7
Length: 48 minutes
Genre: Post rock/Industrial/Black/Ambient
Previous releases: Debut full-length 'Drenched Lands' 2009, 'Territories' 2010, 'The Crystal World' 2010, 'The Clearing & The Final Epoch' 2012, 'New Dominion' 2012
Recommended for fans of: Ambient, post rock, drone, industrial, experimental, atmospheric black metal
Description: The Chicago based band Locrian started out as a band in 2005 and have already over 20 releases, including EP's and splits in their discography. The music on this album goes through so many styles and moods that it's almost hard to keep up; you never know what to expect next. This makes it a really fresh and interesting listen. The sound is quite minimalistic and simple, but that is where the beauty lies; it's dynamic and varied, with a nice flow and frightening, intense atmospheres. The first song 'Eternal Return' is very dreamy and dense; full of keyboards, floating guitars and pounding drums. It's a wonderful, uplifting start of an album that quickly goes into darker territory on the second song 'A Visitation From The Wrath of Heaven' and then moves onto the droning, haunting tune 'Two Moons'. The foreboding and desolate atmosphere is always the focus of the songs but there are plenty of beautiful passages and tranquil melodies to balance it out. The album is mainly instrumental although tortured black metal- vocals appear on a couple of songs. The last song 'Obsolete Energies' is over 15 minutes long and includes all kinds of styles we've heard during the bleak, foggy journey through 'Return to Annihilation'. It's not a happy ending, but it's a very strong one.
Strong points: Great mix, with the vocals far in the background. The album has a wonderful flow, plenty of texture and a cohesive feeling. There is a good balance between the different emotions in the songs.
Recommended songs: 'Eternal Return', 'Return to Annihilation' and 'Obsolete Energies'
Conclusion: Locrian paints an unsettling, fuzzy and ghost-like world covered in cold darkness. It can be a difficult, disturbing listen and it probably won't leave you feeling happy in the same way a power metal album would, but if you enjoy this type of music, 'Return to Annihilation' is a very satisfying and fascinating experience.
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About IrmelinisA friend told me that I was delusional. I almost fell off my unicorn.
Posted on August 16, 2013, in Album Reviews and tagged Album Reviews, Album Streams, Ambient, atmospheric black metal, Black Metal, Drone, Experimental, Full Album Stream, Heavy Metal, Industrial, Locrian, metal, Music, Music Reviews, Music Videos, Noise, Post Rock. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


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- nextstepdublinAsked on February 14, 2017 at 11:54 AM
I use online several online forms to screen patients for trauma, dissociation and other mental health issues. I then print out the results from Jotform and manually enter the data into a scoring sheet. Many of the responses are then divided into various factors, added up and then averaged. A lot of room for error as well as time consuming.
I have attached an example of a scoring sheet.
Can you advise how I might make a spreadsheet template and then automatically export data from form so all calculations are done and I end up with total and averaged scores
- JotForm SupportBJoannaAnswered on February 14, 2017 at 02:03 PM
It is not possible to create spreadsheet template inisde of JotForm, but you can download your submissions in Excel and then you can customize your Excel document.
How to Export Form Data to Excel
If you want to perform calculation inside of your Excel this articles may help you:
We also have other type of reports: https://www.jotform.com/help/326-How-To-Create-Form-Reports-in-JotForm
Just to mention that you can also perform calculation inside of your form:
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Canadian Solar $50m Argentine finance bodes well for RenovAr
Loan will underpin development of 100MW Cafayate project under Argentinian renewables programme
Canadian Solar has secured $50m of long-term financing for the construction of the 100MW Cafayate PV farm in Argentina – a second batch of multilateral solar finance that bodes well for the country's ambitious renewables programme.
The loan will be fully backed by the project's 20-year, dollar denominated PPA signed following the '1.5' tender round held in 2016 under the government's RenovAr renewable energy programme.
The finance may signal a return to normality following the foreign exchange crisis the country faced in May, which forced it to seek support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Macro-economic uncertainties affected the perception of risk of investing in the country and slowed down financing deals, analysts say.
It includes $30m tranche from the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), $15m from the Argentine Development Bank (BICE) and a $5m, 10-year tranche from local bank Banco de La Ciudad.
Canadian Solar expects to conclude construction of the project in early 2019.
In a similar operation, Jinko Solar closed in 2017 a $60m financing with the Inter American Development Bank for the 60MW San Juan project, which was also contracted at the RenovAr tenders.
The RenvoAr programme has contracted 1.7GW of solar PV capacity.


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May 16 - 17 Downtown, East Lansing | Look for WKAR in Your Community at the 2015 East Lansing Art Festival!
For complete festival info visit elartfest.com
The East Lansing Art Festival debuted in 1964 as Greenwich Village Days, a sidewalk art sale designed as a project for a student advertising club at Michigan State University. Later, the ELAF was presented as an event to spark interest in downtown East Lansing as a premier place to shop.
In the 50 years since, the Festival has morphed into a major community undertaking that presents hundreds of artists and craftspeople, attracts tens of thousands of visitors, and requires year-round efforts from hundreds of volunteers.


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Family-owned Suffolk Secrets is the area's leading holiday lettings agency and offers a wonderful choice of over 350 VisitEngland inspected and graded cottages in Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and throughout Suffolk. Choose from dog-friendly cottages, luxury gold award apartments, cottages with sea views, countryside retreats, family-friendly properties and romantic hideaways for two.
Staffed by a friendly, local team, we're always happy to assist you in finding a holiday cottage to suit your exact requirements.
Bringing your pet on holiday has become increasingly popular over the years. You may feel heading off on your family holiday whilst the pup stays at home just doesn't feel right. That's why we offer a superb range of cottages that accept pets, so you won't have to leave anyone behind!
Many of our properties welcome dogs and there's no difference in quality between our holiday cottages that accept pets and those that do not. We have a beautiful selection of cottages available across the whole of Suffolk ranging from those that accommodate two people, all the way up to properties that sleep ten or more. Please note that there is a supplement per pet for your furry friends. Please select the correct number of people and pooches when you start your property search. If you would like more information about pet-friendly cottage holidays in Suffolk, please refer to the tourist guides in the 'Area Searches' section of the website.


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Aeroplane Poems 3
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This is Nick Armbrister's third aviation based poetry collection bringing together poetry and prose from his books from 2015-16. His aircraft poems are on many types ranging from old to new, piston engine to jet, fast to slow, flying and combat and much more. Unlike his earlier two collections, this one is a joint collaboration with Filipina Poet Shy Lhen Esposo. Their work is a project inspired by a powerful World War Two anti war novel called Ace by Spencer Dunmore. This project is included here and also released as a stand alone ebook. There are other poems included too, not released in the Ace Poems project. Nick has been interested in all things that fly since he was a child and this continues today with his poetry and tattoos related to modern aircraft. A book four will follow in the coming years.
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If only we could stop worrying we would be happy. Worry wastes our time and steals our joy. However, the ability to stop worrying is more about the effort we put into focusing on other things instead of recirculating the thoughts that bombard our brains with doubt and fear.
Worry has a powerful grip on many of us.
It wasn't too long ago that I realized I was going to be forever miserable unless I learned how to stop worrying. These thoughts are all a part of what I learned in my search to be free from worry.
People who can't stop worrying about things in their life have already experienced something in the past that was devasting for them. The deep-rooted reasons we worry could be from past experience or our fear of the future.
Some of us just can't see past the negative possibilities that could happen in our life. We worry we won't do well if we try something new. Or, we can't stop worrying about how other people might hurt us.
Sometimes worry is anxiety that we get from our ancestors because of our genetic makeup (this is a simplified explanation). We don't hear a lot about it, but many children who get anxiety also have parents who experience anxiety. This is because brain chemistry is similar in families, just like disease runs in families.
There is a way to stop worrying.
Roy T. Bennett, an inspirational author on controlling our thoughts, said, "instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create."
When I look at that quote, I see two things that conflict with each other. Loss of control (no control) and the ability to create (receive control). Afterall, don't we all want more control of our circumstances, life, happiness, etc.? Of course we can't control everything that happens in life, but we can control how we react to life experiences.
When we worry about things we give up control of our minds, and when we do that, the negative always wins.
We need to bombard every negative thought and everything we say with a positive spin. And we need to get so good at it that we take situations that seem impossible and find something good in them. When something that worries us hits us hard, and we can't see anything positive about it we need to focus on something else entirely, anything enjoyable, and fight like hell to not go back to that impossible thought.
But, be careful we don't fall into denial, where we tell ourselves that we never have to change something terrible that's happening to us because someday it will get better. Living with abuse in any form, addiction, or neglect isn't something we can think our way through.
Negative and Positive are Opposites. When One is Gone The Other Dominates
Sometimes life turns the way we let it, but when we master how we react to life, we can gain empowerment and success. In other words, worry doesn't have the power over us anymore!
We can control how we look at everything, but we have to choose to do it, and we have to make that choice attentively at first until it becomes a habit. Then worry won't be the driving force in our life. Focusing on creating our experience the way we want it to be should be the new driving force in our life!
Where do we start? Below is a list of things we can do to drive worry out of our life.
- Define and write down the things that cause us to worry. Example: I'm worried I'll never have the energy to do everything I need to do to be a good Mom to my new baby.
- For each worry write a positive way to think about that particular worry. Example: Worry won't help me be a good Mom nor will it give me energy. One thing I can do to feel energetic is to rest when my baby sleeps.
- Every time the worry comes back to your mind counter the thought with the better impression, like: I already am dealing with that by getting more rest. This is how I'm creating my life to be better, and how I'm creating more energy.
- Go deeper. Every worry spreads into lots of concerns. The worries of being a good Mom isn't only about the energy. Write down the other worries that connect with the first worry. Example: Worries of keeping the baby safe, paying all expenses, needs of the baby as she grows up, good schools, healthy food, health, good friends, good babysitters, etc.
- Now write down everything you already have been thinking of doing to deal with these issues. Example: I will start a savings account for unexpected and regular expenses by cutting back on buying junk food and putting that money into a savings account.
- Write down which things you need to research for answers on how to create a better situation. Example: I need to learn more about what my baby needs at each age as she grows. I will do this by reading trusted websites and their recommendations and by reading books written by educated and experienced authors.
- Highlight the things I need to spend time learning.
- Write a list of goals for creating a better life. Example: my goals to help me be a better mom for my daughter are…
- Write a schedule on what I need to do to achieve my goals so you can use it as a guide to creating your future. Here's one for $10.
- Sit back and revel in the sunny future your dreaming of and creating for you and your child (or whatever your goals are). You just created some controls in your life instead of letting worry control you!
Congratulations! You just created your plan for a no worry lifestyle!
Controlling our thoughts and our perspective on life is the key to happiness. There is no way around it. In my life, I discovered after many years of worrying that I wasted so much time when I could have been creating better things for myself instead.
Now that I know what a difference throwing away worry can make I'll never go back to that dark place. However, I didn't gain the habit of changing worry into creating immediately, and some of you may not either. Worry, anxiety, and fear takes time to overcome. Being optimistic is a learned skill for sure! But I think the day I committed to trying a new thought life I felt relief.
Also, there are times you will feel weak from being tired, ill, or overwhelmed. It was these times that I had to keep telling myself just to keep moving forward. Stop looking back at what could have been and start dreaming of what could be in the future. It takes a bit of stubbornness, which is something of which I have plenty!
Again, I believe when a person's life feels extremely low, that person needs time. Especially people who are at an extremely low point in their life. Some people need more time than others to come out of a rough place. In support of those people, I say take the time you need, try baby steps, and don't give up. I've learned how low life can be, but it can turn around when you least expect it. So make sure you add a dose of self-care and lots of little things to comfort yourself until you're stronger and feeling better.
Lastly, if you can't take the first step, and the things you want to try never get started, see your doctor. Some illnesses cause depression, and depression itself can be a vicious cycle of never getting relief. It is much easier for someone in depression to put positive steps into practice once they get the right medicine. People do not have to feel miserable their whole life! And once they are feeling better and able to change things they may not need the meds anymore. Some people have to use them longer, and that's ok too. Live, Love, and Learn to be happy, it's worth it!
Please share what you do to feel better when you're going through a tough time. Ex: a hot bath, a good movie, night out with friends, cuddle by the fire, read a good book, etc. I would love to hear your ideas!
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Accounting software for small businesses with multi-currencies
Whether you're a small business selling jewellery on Etsy to customers around the world, or a web designer with clients across Europe and the US, trading in different currencies gives you a particular set of challenges.
Exchange rates are changing all the time, which means the value of your invoices may not match the value of the payments you receive. And then there are the different tax laws to consider…
How can accounting software help you process foreign currency transactions quickly and accurately, freeing up your time to continue giving great customer service to your customers in the UK and overseas?
The challenge of trading in different currencies
Let's say our jewellery maker sells a necklace to a customer in Germany for £500. She will calculate the exchange rate and send out an invoice in Euros. However, when the customer comes to pay, the exchange rate has changed. The money that reaches the designer's account is £475, meaning she's made a £25 loss.
However, it can work in her favour too. The exchange rate can go the other way and she will receive £525 for the item.
These transactions are known as foreign revaluations.
Like every organised business owner she is reconciling the bank regularly to make sure that the records she keeps match the transactions going through the bank. Working in lots of different currencies and dealing with the resulting bank charges makes this process a lot more complex.
Our web designer takes on a big project in the US which will take several months to complete. He pays his team in pounds sterling, so a big fluctuation in the GBP:USD exchange rate means he might find it tricky to pay their salary. Equally, he might increase his estimated profits if the rates change in his favour.
He also needs to keep up with VAT and other taxes, making sure his business is compliant with the rules in different regions and paying the correct amount.
How online accounting can help you juggle multiple currencies in your business
Online accountancy software like Sage One allows you to record transactions in multiple currencies, so you can:
- Create invoices in foreign currencies and enter invoices received from overseas suppliers
- Record income and outgoings in multiple currencies
- Calculate exchange rates and bank charges automatically
- Easily work out VAT for EU and non-EU sales and purchases
It's a simple process:
- Enable foreign currency transactions and note the correct currency in the records for your contacts.
- Once this is set up set up you'll see that invoices, credit notes, quotes, payments and receipts now appear in the relevant contact's currency when you are recording transactions.
- You will see the correct exchange rate and the value of the transaction in your base currency and in euros. You can also record any currency charges.
- You can choose to use live exchange rates from the European Central Bank (ECB). These update daily so you're always using the most up-to-date rate. You can also track any losses or gains as a result of changes in the rate.
Using Foreign Trader to manage multiple currencies for your small business
Sage Foreign Trader is an add-on module to Sage online accounting software which makes it even easier to use different currencies for customer, supplier and bank accounts.
It is included with Sage 50 Accounts Professional, and for those using Sage 50 Accounts Plus or Sage Instant Accounts, you can buy the Foreign Trader module from the Sage Store.
- Produce invoices, orders and statements in multiple currencies
- Record purchases in different currencies
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My name's Sophie Priebe and I'm nineteen-years-old. I planned on college, keggers and cute guys—not multiple sclerosis. Yes, my Nana's had it for decades, but it skipped over my mom. After my diagnosis people treated me differently—so I stopped talking about it and kept it secret. Meanwhile I researched treatments, possible cures—and now I have hope.
I traveled thousand of miles to L.A. to find healing: from stem cell studies to alternative medicine like acupuncture and shamanic vision quests. Some treatments could be dangerous: but I'll try anything because my stakes are high—life and death. I'll risk everything—except for love. I don't have time for love.
But my Nana always told me, "Life, the fates, or God has a funny way of messing with one's best-laid plans…"
My first night in L.A. I landed in the middle of a campus bar fight and a few beer bottle splinters cut my face. The most beautiful young man I've ever met, Alejandro, took me to the ER, chauffeured me to my new apartment and even washed my beer-drenched hair. He and his friends are Drivers: volunteers who drive students who've partied too hard.
My second day I got lost in a dicey part of town and was attacked by gang-bangers. I was lucky—I escaped—this time. While L.A.'s filled with glamour, mansions and celebrities—it's also infested with folks who would happily take advantage of a new girl.
So I hired Alejandro to drive me to my appointments. He became my un-official bodyguard. He took me to healers in beach towns, mountains and deserts. He invited me to BBQs, and included me with his family and friends. He made me laugh again. My heart started cracking open…
I wish I had told him my secret. When I discovered—he hadn't yet told me his...
*ARC generously provided by NetGalley*
Even if it talk about a quite serious and merciless illness, The Story of You and Me is a sweet story with an intrinsic positivism and lightness.
Exactly for this reason, I liked but not loved this book.
It's difficult to explain, but it's like I didn't want to read about the 'awful' parts of the illness and, at the same time, I'd have liked to read more about Sophie's efforts in dealing with the same illness...
This is something I felt was missing in Sophie's story.
That's said, I really liked the parts focused on Sophie and Alejandro as a couple, even if their relationship is more on the love-at-first-sight side than I'd usually prefer.
Alejandro is, after all, the thing I liked the most in this story!!!
In the end, I'd like to thank the author for the chance of reading her book for free through Netgalley and I hope she appreciates my honest review of her work.


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CAPE TOWN - MTN on Thursday reported a quarterly update for the period ended March 2018, showing marginal growth in its home territory of South Africa.
The company said its operations in South Africa recorded year-on-year service revenue growth of 2.5%.
"While lower than our full-year expectations, this improving quarter-on-quarter performance follows the more muted performance in the prior quarter," said MTN.
Here are the important things that the group focused on:
1. MTN SA reported 132,000 postpaid net additions and 536,000 prepaid net additions. This gives it a total of 29.8 million subscribers for South Africa.
2. MTN SA reported a data and digital revenue, which increased by 12.1% and 17.7% respectively.
3. Outgoing voice revenue decreased by 9.2%.
4. Data traffic increased by 49%, supported by a 14% increase in active data users.
5. Group subscribers increased by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), with net additions of 4.1 million;
6. Active MTN Mobile Money customers increased by 3.9% QoQ to 22.7 million;
7. Voice traffic (billable minutes) increased by 24.2% and total data traffic increased by 56.7%;
8. Group service revenue increased by 9.1%, and group data revenue increased by 26.9%;
9. MTN SA increased service revenue by 2.5% while the EBITDA margin increased by 150bp year-on-year (YoY) to 35%;
10. MTN Nigeria increased service revenue by 14.4% while the EBITDA margin increased 340bp to 41.8% and
11. MTN Irancell increased service revenue by 15.2%.


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Bill McKibben Manhandles the Truth/
Want to see 350.org founder Bill McKibben contort himself like a Russian gymnast to avoid a reporter's question about this organization's funding sources? Check out this 2011 TV interview here. It's worth the one minute and six seconds.
For those of you who can't access the video right now, here is an annotated play-by-play of McKibben's valiant—but ultimately unsuccessful—attempt to dodge the very straightforward question from a TV host who is fully on his side.
Climate Challenge: How is 350.org funded?
First, McKibben tries humor to deflect the question.
McKibben: Well, not very well.
The host offers a polite laugh but she's undeterred.
Climate Challenge: Who are your funders?
So McKibben tries a generic non-answer.
McKibben: To the degree that we have any money at all it's come from a few foundations …
But that, too, falls flat. The host wants an answer.
Climate Challenge: Which ones?
And this is where McKibben literally feigns amnesia.
McKibben: Uhhh let's see. The uhhh I'm trying to think who the biggest uhhh funders are … uhhh lalalalaaaa … There's a foundation in uhhhh … based in Sweden called, I think it's called the Rasmussen foundation that I think has been the biggest funder.
But he was utterly unconvincing. So the host gets very specific.
Climate Challenge: So you don't get money from Pew or Rockefeller or any of those big foundations?
McKibben counters with the truth … but not the whole truth. And the ruse blows up in his face spectacularly.
McKibben: No, we did. Rockefellers Brothers Fund gave us some money right when we were starting out that's been useful.
Climate Challenge: But they no longer fund you?
McKibben: Uhh I don't know. I don't have that sort of…
Climate Challenge: Really?
McKibben: … funders sitting in front of me.
Climate Challenge: Really? That's usually something that people know.
McKibben: Rockefellers is one of our… is a great ally in this fight.
The fact is 350.org has received millions of dollars from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Rockefeller Family Fund. But back then McKibben didn't want you to know that. Instead, he wanted you to think of 350.org as a "scruffy little outfit" instead of a "multi-million dollar campaign run by staff earning six-digit salaries."
But if you really want to see McKibben sputter, ask him about the hypocrisy of persecuting the oil and natural gas industries while relying upon them to make this weekend's Climate March happen. Because everything from activists' transportation to their parachute banners wouldn't be possible without the fuels and the petrochemicals made from oil and gas.


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Although in recent years, Nicolas Cage had a big slump in his career, participating in films that were shattered not only by the critics, but in the box office. This 2018 returns with a tape that took all the praise in the last edition of the Sundance Festival. From the hand of the Italian Panos Cosmatos premieres "Mandy".
In the film, Cage plays Red Miller, a man in search of revenge, after a deranged religious sect, kill the love of his life. Fully loaded on the gore, the "Mandy" trailer shows another Nicolas Cage. Away from their common projects and completely delivered to their emotions.
The tape is scheduled to premiere in the United States on September 14. Available in cinemas, and in turn in some digital download services. Despite this, X-Men: Dark Phoenix it is not yet estimated when or if it will reach the national halls.
Then check the trailer of "Mandy" If terror is your thing, you can not miss the last movie with Nicolás Cage at the helm.
The argument? It is basically the story of a woodcutter Wonder Park who suffers a bloody attack, after people who practice a demonic cult kidnap his wife "Mandy", played by Andrea Riseborough. We the Animals Cage will do the impossible to recover it.
The film is directed by Panos Cosmatos and will be released next September in the United States.
Views: 2782
Director: Panos Cosmatos
Actors: Andrea Riseborough, Bill Duke, Linus Roache, Ned Dennehy, Nicolas Cage, Olwen Fouéré, Richard Brake
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min
Release: 2018
IMDb: 7.9


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Big thanks to James, Lola, Troy, and Samuel for talking to me for these stories. Order Hi-Fructose Vol. 48 here.
Big thanks to James, Lola, Troy, and Samuel for talking to me for these stories. Order Hi-Fructose Vol. 48 here.
So proud to be part of the new issue of Hi-Fructose Magazine. Huge thanks to Joan Cornella, Adrian Cox, and Dosshaus for talking to me about their work.
It's been a crazy month at Smith Manor. I've been thankful for opportunities for recent essays and directing an upcoming publication for an arts festival here in Charlotte. (More on that latter item soon.) But I'd also like to point to a few things I've had the chance to write for the two main publications I call home: Charlotte magazine and Hi-Fructose Magazine.
For CM: a piece on the rise of ticket-scammers in Charlotte (due to Hamilton), an Alzheimer's study between the city symphony and Queen's University, a Tony Bennett interview that touched on his painting career and arts education, and a city-wide museum/gallery effort center on contemporary Mexican photography.
For HF: an interview with Joe Vaux on splitting duties between directing Family Guy and his own art practice, a look at John Jacobsmeyer's new show, exploring the Kehinde Wiley/Amy Sherald presidential portraits, and much more.
What works of art have you been digging lately? Let me know.
In case you missed my coverage from Miami Art Week, which included four separate pieces for Hi-Fructose, you can check those out below:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Also, don't forget to pre-order the 300-page book Hi-Fructose: New Contemporary Fashion, for which I'm a contributing writer, here. It's officially released through Simon & Schuster on Jan. 30.
Hi, all. You can now pre-order the 300-page, hardcover book I've co-authored for Hi-Fructose here.
Read more about this thing on HF's site.
Below is an excerpt from the second installment in my accountability series for Charlotte mag. The actually survey, with salaries, attendance numbers, and revenue for Charlotte museums, can be found here.
This week, the McColl Center for Art + Innovation named Alli Celebron-Brown, formerly of Foundation For The Carolinas, its new president and CEO. In 2017, the cultural sector has seen an enormous shift in arts leadership in Charlotte. With this in mind, the second installment of our series on accountability in Charlotte arts takes a critical look at the numbers surrounding Charlotte museums, in terms of leadership, revenue, and attendance. It's been a decade since the recession that devastated the cultural sector. And as leaders now come and go, it's difficult to keep up with the broader picture of our museums.
In a few areas, comparing museums isn't a fair endeavor, as each has its own mission and audience. However, there are a few trends to notice as you read though this guide. There's a gulf in compensation for leaders of similarly sized organizations. Also: The context of some of the higher numbers change when you consider whether an institution has multiple campuses. Read the list here.


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Cedarbrook to get a new director
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 by Douglas Graces Special to the Bethlehem Press in Local News
Lehigh County Commissioners approved an amendment to modify the 2019 budget authorizing the creation of a new position; Director of Cedarbrook Nursing home. They needed the new slot so they can pay for a director to replace Good Shepherd, the therapy services company that decided this year to give up the contract to manage the huge facility in South Whitehall, off Hamilton Boulevard just west of Dorney Park. The annual salary for the position is $123,136.
In other business, commissioners commemorated the long service of retiring Deputy Controller John A. Falk. He retires after almost 31 years service. "I will still stay busy," said Falk in a post meeting interview. He said he teaches at DeSales University.
Commissioners generally expressed high regard and admiration for Falk and his service to the County.
"I always found you willing to teach," said Commissioner Brad Osborne.
Commissioner Marc Grammes said, "You have always been a man of integrity and professionalism."
Commissioner Dr. Percy Dougherty described Falk as "a mainstay there [in the Controller's office] for many years."
Following their agenda, commissioners gave final approval for an agreement with Lehigh Carbon Community College to provide English language services and testing "for out-of-school youth and adults the best opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and earn a state-issued high school equivalency." According to Commissioner Dougherty, the program supports inmates at the county jail.
Engineering services in connection with rehabilitating Geiger's Covered Bridge over Jordon Creek were approved. Carroll Engineering Corp. of Warrington, PA got the contract.
Commissioners approved a contract with Tactical Public Safety, LLC for "installation and configuration of an ISSI interface to the Allentown P25 System Network Switching Centers. According to bultronic.net, "A P25 Trunked Site refers to the radio equipment located at a tower site. This may include up to twenty-four MASTR III RF base stations and a Site Interface cabinet. MASTR III base stations provide the RF radio backbone for the site and the Site Interface cabinet houses the data management equipment."
Also approved by commissioners under sponsorship of Commissioner Dougherty was Bill 2019-04, "an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Counties of Lehigh, Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne for the purpose of continuing the 'Northeast Pennsylvania Emergency Response Group' to provide mutual aid and assistance in planning, preparation and response for disaster events."


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But before I tell you about it, leave a guess about the current picture that you see to the left. It should be a fairly easy one for many of you, as it is in a well-trafficked area. But even for those who recognize it, I might still be able to give you a bit more info about it in my next such post!
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Spring is Springing in Israel
With that in mind, I wanted to start keeping track of the various things as they come into season at the shuk (outdoor market) here in Jerusalem. I'm not going to be doing this in a truly formal fashion, but I do want to do my best to at least increase the available information about what is in season when in Israel. And while I did find this series of posts from the author of the Israeli Kitchen blog up at the Green Prophet website, I figured I'd take it a drop further. Just another part of my exploration of culinary Israel!


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Long time no talk! Goodness, has it been since June? (Slacker)
Naturally, since my last blog post was right when peak wedding season hit and this one being posted right when the season has slowed down….the 4 month gap makes TOTAL sense. Weddings rule-all during the summer, but now is the time to dig in and plan for the holidays!
Speaking of Holidays, There is one holiday event I am particularly excited about participating in, and I cannot wait to share it with you!
Holiday Boudoir Marathon 11/4/18
What is this? A Holiday Boudoir Marathon that Amy Catherine Photography and I are putting on November 4th? Well, it's really Amy putting it on, she did most of the work. She crafted and built a KILLER set (see photos). I am just providing the beautification, but I digress.
When you sign up with Amy and mention you saw this blog/ any of my social media posts, you get a gift. A GIFT!
What could it be? A variety of Masks? Because, lets be real, I freaking love them and need to spread the good word. Is it a Lip exfoliator? Maybe! We are approaching the colder season! A cute cosmetic bag with your Makeup Artist's favorite beauty items?
You wont know until you book! But I promise you, my gift giving skills are top notch.
Click on the link to book! Additional information about this session below:
"Amy is my favorite photographer because she is so good at making you feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful! Kat and Amy are an incredible team who help you feel effortlessly feminine and sexy without being overly risqué and I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone!"
Just for Her - intimate portraits
(Amy's Studio in Seattle)
Gift these intimate portraits to someone you love or keep them for yourself (you'll want to do both!)
Includes hair and makeup by Kat St. John, a 45-minute session with up to 3 outfit changes, and 5 of your most favorite images as an archival print.
$900 value for $497. Price will include sales tax when booking your session.
Wall art, albums, ornaments and gift prints are available for purchase during your separate viewing & ordering appointment.
If you would like to book a holiday boudoir session on a weekday in November, contact Amy.


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You will be able to enter the ladder in one of the following spots:
Women can start at: 35, 95 or 135 lbs
Men can start at: 65, 135, 185 or 245
We will have the ladder scale by 10 lbs each rack, up to 355 and will have weight on standby if needed. You will have a minute at each weight. We will stagger start people every other minute, just in case someone fails an attempt.
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Each gym will be given 10 rowers, 5 max are to be used by men, 5 max by women at all times.
Each gym will be given 8 rope climbs, 4 max are to be used by women, 4 max by men at all times.
Start time is 10am. If you have not yet signed the waiver you may do so electronically here. http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=14592&stype=41&prodid=305
Forest and Upgrade will be providing Steak, Chicken and Barbacoa from Chipotle, along with some guac and pico de gallo. Feel free to bring a side or beverage to share. You can never have too much guac or too many chips.
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