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Sir Alex Ferguson saw his side slip up against Tottenham to let Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League - and then let rip at ref Mark Clattenburg
Manchester United could only snatch a point after Arsenal sealed a 3-1 victory over Manchester City. And United left it late with an injury-time equaliser.
But Fergie blasted Clattenburg for booking seven of his United stars - which will see the FA also take action.
Ferguson raged: "There is something wrong when Manchester United get seven bookings.
"For me, the first foul the referee should have acted on was on Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half. "
He said of the tackle by Jermaine Jenas: "He was hacked down and for me it was a red card. He's kicked him from the back. He (Clattenburg) spent 30 seconds talking to Jenas.
"The referee settled down in the second half but, none the less, for us to get six bookings something is wrong.
"But we didn't stop trying and in the last 25 minutes we absolutely battered them. I think in the first half they were the better team - Tottenham played very well."

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As I wanted to move on from last week, our royal highness Kang James and his new group of sharpshooters had to go out and embarrass the Celtics in Boston by 20! Their first game together at that. Got to big up the rookie GM for going HAM before the deadline. The fact of the matter is T Lue sent the starters out for some clam chowdah during the fourth quarter and they returned just in time to send Paul "the truth" Pierce into the rafters. Good move Boston, Pierce was with Boston when they were garbage and then the first "big 3" was formed and the rest was history (really big 4 with Rondo). Back on topic…Cavs got quicker, younger and smarter in one week which means it will take the Kang getting hurt for the Cavs to not when the title this year. Big test tonight though if OKC is at full strength.
Is it me or is anyone else not really watching the olympics? Yes, I like Chloe Kim and Shaun White on them boards but it just doesn't have the appeal like before. Speaking of cold sports…who is better player, Crosby or Ovechkin? I know Crosby has more titles but Ovechkin has more goals and better stats. I like them both but Ovechkin is turning into the Dan Marino/Charles Barkely of his sport. Got to get that chip Alex!
Serena and Venus got back on the court together and Serena was rusty but I loved that she returned. The GOAT was launching lasers in the stands! If her little seed is going to continue to be in the stands she may need a hockey helmet! Serena did have a couple of missile serves so we know she isn't far from getting back to form. Venus is steady as a rock so it won't be long before they start knocking off the doubles competition soon, very soon. Tennis without Serena is like golf without Tiger…BORING!
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Temple Kol Emeth is hosting its 12th annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
"This year's event will focus on the welcoming spirit of the United States and will feature many stories about making positive changes in the lives of others," said Bassem Fakhoury of the Roswell Community Masjid. "I think it's a very timely and apt subject in light of the negative political rhetoric associated with the election cycle."
The free event, open to the community, features the theme "The Ripple Effect: Together We Create Waves." It takes place at 1415 Old Canton Road in East Cobb and involves Kol Emeth and 16 other congregations: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community; Baha'i Faith of Marietta; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Earthkeepers, First Nation; East Cobb Islamic Center; East Cobb United Methodist Church; Emerson Universalist Unitarian; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; House of Hope; Masjid Al-Muminum; Roswell Community Masjid; Sikh Educational Welfare Association; St. Catherine's Episcopal Church; St. Benedict's Episcopal Church; Transfiguration Catholic Church; and Unity North Atlanta.
"For me, meaningful interfaith partnership begins by learning about other faiths," said the Rev. Jeff Jones, a minister at the Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation. "It is out of our not knowing that people sometimes respond out of fear. And so by learning about other faiths, each of us becomes an ambassador of interfaith work and ministry in the community."
The program will offer music, humor, and reflections by clergy and inspirational speakers.
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During the reception after the program, people will be able to add their thoughts to a Wall of Words.
"We hope the takeaway from this year's program is being the change you want to see," Schlenger said. "So as a community, we can do that. The change we want is to see that our religious differences are relatively minor compared to the commonality we all share. This program becomes an opportunity for you to meet people of other faiths and realize they are pretty much the same as you are."
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Zurich, Switzerland 16 November, 2011
As expected, a top drawer gym at this resort hotel not to mention sauna, steam and a snow room! Don't ask, just go to Guy's diary, he'll no doubt have the photographic evidence.
Off to Hallenstadion, tonight's venue here in Zurich. We've played here before, remembering it from the catering area. A capacity 9,500 audience that was a 'listening' audience meaning they hung on every word and note until each song was finished before showing their very enthusiastic appreciation. A grand way to end our last night on the Continent.
It was farewell to our great bus drivers Dirk Franke and Carl Mackenzie as they dropped us at the airport after the show and we flew to London. We'll have two days off there then begin a three night run at the Hammersmith Odeon or the HMV Hammersmith Apollo as it's known now, the final shows of this tour. It was great being on the Legacy again, healing gin and tonics on hand.
I have no plans over the next couple of days with the exception of doing some preparation for an album project I'll be working on with Bo Ramsey back in Nashville the early part of December for the wonderful Iris Dement. Bo has sent some of the songs we'll be recording and I'll write charts as well as getting familiar with them. It's good being back in London again.
By the way, I want to tell you about a great fansite my friends Henk and Nadia Quintelier have posted. They've put a great deal of effort into it and the site has all kinds of things that my own site doesn't. If you're interested, check it out at: http://richardbennett-am012513.blogspot.com/
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The Cerro Coso baseball team's offense, seeking a bounce-back, had its peaks and valleys. First, the Coyotes put plenty of numbers on the board in the first inning, then added some insurance in the third. After a drought at the plate — and a 40-minute rain delay — they drove in some more to pad their lead.
In the end, everything led to the Coyotes' first Central Valley Conference win of the year, a 15-8 decision over Porterville Tuesday afternoon at the Dawg Yard.
"We swung the bats well the first three or four innings, it was a good day to hit, the wind was blowing out, and we put a charge on a couple of balls," said Cerro Coso head coach Justus Scott. "It was nice to score two in that last inning, but the middle innings were not good. Guys were trying to do too much, and instead of pouring it on the opponent, we kinda let off the gas."
The pedal met metal in the first inning, as Coso's first five batters all scored. Caleb Johnson and Bryce Beauchamp reached home plate on Corey Young's triple. Tyson Banks then followed with a home run to right-center field, and Marcial Hernandez (who reached via single) scored on Cole Martin's base hit. Rey Torres' triple brought Martin home, and Johnson's second single of the inning plated Torres.
It was a stark contrast to the weekend, which saw the Coyotes struggle to muster hits against Merced.
"We were swinging it pretty well, then Merced rolled in here," Scott said. "They have a good pitching staff, and we didn't make adjustments. (Tuesday), we got balls to hit, and we hit them."
After a long fly ball in the second, Banks slugged another round-tripper in the third inning, bringing Beauchamp home as well. The designated hitter finished 4-for-5, a triple shy of the cycle.
"Just sit back and hit the ball," he said. "I had a good approach at practice, and that's about it. Listen to coach, just don't get in my head about it, go out there and have some fun."
The Coyotes weren't finished. Hernandez followed Banks with a home run over the left-field fence to extend the Coyotes lead. With that, both batters are tied for the team lead in that category at three apiece.
Porterville's big inning came in the seventh when it scored five — two off infield errors.
"They scored eight (total) runs on six singles," Scott said. "Walks, hit-by-pitches, and errors. We have to be better, but you never take away from a win. We found a way to win. If we want to knock on the door of the top two or three teams in this conference, we have to be better defensively and on the mound."
Jose Martinez (3-2) started the game for the Coyotes and pitched six innings, allowed four hits and struck out five Pirates. Toshiki Aburaki threw an inning in relief, and Charles Grant threw two frames to close it out.
Cerro Coso (10-11, 1-3 Central Valley Conference) and Porterville (1-19, 1-3) will continue the series at Porterville College on Friday and Saturday.
"They're not going to lay down," Scott said. "We're going to have to get it done and make it happen. It's back to throwing strikes on the mound and making plays defensively. There are 27 outs in a baseball game. Anytime you get a chance to make one, you have to make it."
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Music makes me want to get up and dance!! When I listen to music that I love it makes me feel good but of course music can also evoke a memory that makes you feel sad. I was listening to something recently on the ABC that said dancing improves your health in many ways.
1. You will slash your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
2. You will reduce your risk of certain cancers
3. You will keep your bones strong
4. It can help you ward off dementia
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7. Your mood and mental health will improve
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There is so much information around now about music therapy and as designers we need to look at how we can incorporate music into spaces such as bathrooms, bedrooms, sitting rooms and even outdoors. I think silent disco's may be on the rise in aged care!!
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Adhan and Muslim prayers to take place at the Vatican
For the first time in history, the Muslim prayer and its call (adhaan) would be heard in the Vatican city after Pope Frances invited Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and Israel's Shimon Perez for a peace prayer.
"This is a moment to invoke God for the gift of peace. This is a pause in politics," Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, a Church official in charge of Catholic sites in the Holy Land and a key organizer of Sunday's encounter, told Reuters on Friday, June 6.
"This is also an invitation to politicians to pause and look heavenward," Pizzaballa told a Vatican briefing.
"Everyone wants something to happen, something to change. Everyone is tired of these eternal negotiations that never end…"
Francis issued the invitation to Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit last week to Jordan and Al-Quds (occupied Jerusalem). Abbas, Peres, and Francis will be joined by Jewish, Christian and Islamic religious leaders, a statement released by Peres's spokesperson said, according to the Times of Israel.
The Vatican's special event would be broadcasted to viewers across the world.
Holy See officials on Friday said the evening prayers would be a "pause in politics" and had no political aim other than to rekindle the desire for Israeli-Palestinian peace at the political and popular level, according to the Associated Press.
Francis is expected to greet Peres and Abbas separately at the Vatican hotel where he lives and have a brief one-on-one with each of the men. The Pope will be joined by the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, demonstrating a united Christian front for the event. The four will then travel to a field in the Vatican gardens for the prayer ceremony divided into three parts as Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Each faith group would be reading texts from their respect holy books, a prayer for forgiveness, and a prayer for peace.


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Beauty Branding 101 : Finding and Growing Your Audience
Let's talk shop. In addition to the growing number of black female entrepreneurs out there, many of us in the beauty community are creators. If you have your own YouTube channel, dedicated beauty Instagram page, or Twitter account, you have a brand. Our latest Beauty Branding series will focus on tips and tricks to strengthen your beauty brand.
While things like Instagram algorithms and shadow bans can be discouraging, having a strong brand presence will help your brand continue to expand and grow in the long haul.
Today's topic is all about finding & growing your audience. A common misconception is that you should try to make your brand reach as many people as possible, however, a small but loyal fan base is much more impactful than a large one that doesn't engage with you or your products. Not even Apple can reach everyone. The following tips will help you find which people to target so you can effectively grow your business.
1. Stay true to yourself - Watching YouTube videos all day can make you feel like you have to have a certain type of personality to get views or engagement. While there are people who may have the "x factor," being true to yourself will be much more beneficial to you in the long run. Can you imagine becoming insta-famous based on a fake personality? Your life would soon become torture and your brand will eventually seem disingenuous. Trust me, there are people out there who are going to resonate with your aesthetic, and your personality.
2. Find your niche - Whenever you start a brand, you should establish something you feel like you do really well to get people in the door. For me, it was swatches on my complexion. For others it may be creating cool liquid lipsticks shades, or creating innovative cut creases. Find out what you are really passionate about and then find the tribe of people who are passionate about the same thing. Search reddit groups to see what people are saying about the subject you are interested in. Follow influencers whom you look up to. Join communities on Facebook that discuss your niche. Once you have a grasp on what you a really good at, you can invite others who are super passionate about whatever it may be to follow you and/or buy from you.
3. Pay attention to your analytics - Checking your statistics can help you determine what types of content does well and where your audience is located. These days, most social networks and website hosts offer a basic level of analytics. These stats can help inform what types of content or products you should continue producing, and help determine what you should ditch. Let's say, for example, you post a YouTube video about a Swedish brand and it does super well. You might want to check your statistics and see if you have a large following in Sweden. If so, it might be worth it to invest time in reviewing/utilizing more Swedish products. Your analytics can tell you a lot about who your current audience and give you the clues you need to grow.
4. Concentrate on more than just demographics - To expand on the point above, demographics (someone's ethnicity, age, marital status, location, etc) are important, but as your brand grows, you are going to want to dig deeper. Behavioral and psychographic traits is extremely important when honing in on who your true audience is.
For example:
For a beauty brand that sells eye shadows, behavioral traits would mean looking at your audience's shopping patterns. Are they more likely to shop online or would they rather purchase beauty items in store? Are they more likely to purchase new beauty items once a month or once every six months?
This type of knowledge might help you plan out your product releases or help you determine what type of brand partnerships you want to go after.
For an Instagramm-er who posts lip swatches, psychographics would mean looking at the way your audience thinks and paying attention to the attitudes they have toward certain things. It might help you determine whether or not you would do something drastic like get lip injections. Or let's say your audience cares about black owned makeup brands--that might be a sign that you should start posting more of them.
It will be harder to obtain this type of info, but it might be as simple as surveying your audience through a Twitter poll. Learning these key insights can help you really hone in on who your true audience is.
Hope y'all enjoyed the first of our Beauty Branding series! Let us know if you have any further questions below or any topics you might be particularly interested in.
And remember, contrary to popular belief, its not all about the numbers. A small but mighty, loyal audience will serve you better than thousands of bought followers.


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Fused Glass Dish in Blue, Green and White
This handmade small glass bowl is one of a kind! It is made from special production streaky blue, green and white opaque glass that has a wonderful pattern through it.
This one of a kind piece is 4.5" (11.4 cm) in diameter. It has been slumped into a bowl mold with a nice flat bottom. Large tea light shown is 2.25" in diameter.
It can be used as a trinket dish, serving piece, a bowl for candy, nuts or keys, just a lovely decorative item for you to display. I have the other coordinating items shown in the last photo in my shop as well.
Food safe and dishwasher safe, although I recommend hand washing for all of my glass pieces.
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The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards aired last night, where the television world came together to honor the best and brightest of the industry. While there were no Hamptons winners this year, there were plenty of East Enders nominated. Here's a list of last night's major Emmy nominees and winners, with East Enders bolded.
Outstanding Drama Series
The Americans
Better Call Saul
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones – winner
House of Cards
Mr. Robot
Outstanding Comedy Series
Master of None
Modern Family
Silicon Valley
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Veep – winner
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler, Bloodline
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot – winner
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Matthew Rhys, The Americans
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes, Homeland
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black – winner
Keri Russell, The Americans
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Will Forte, Last Man on Earth
William H. Macy, Shameless
Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent – winner
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep – winner
Ellie Kemper, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish
Laurie Metcalf, Getting On
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
Outstanding Supporting actor in a Drama Series
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline – winner
Christian Slater, Mr. Robot
Kit Harington, Game Of Thrones
Michael Kelly, House Of Cards
Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Maura Tierney, The Affair
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey – winner
Lena Headey, Game Of Thrones
Emilia Clarke, Game Of Thrones
Maisie Williams, Game Of Thrones
Constance Zimmer, UnREAL
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Niecy Nash, Getting On
Allison Janney, Mom
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live – winner
Judith Light, Transparent
Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Louie Anderson, Baskets – winner
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tony Hale, Veep
Matt Walsh, Veep
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver – winner
The Late Late Show With James Corden
Real Time With Bill Maher
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The State Worker Newsletter
Why California's fire season came so early this year
In case you missed it:
Why has this year's fire season started so soon? Dale Kasler reports.
All Rep. Jeff Denham wanted to do was check out a child detention center.
Adam Ashton and Caitlin Chen report how the U.S. Supreme Court's online sales tax ruling could bring "hundreds of millions of dollars" to California.
The Sacramento Bee's Influencers weigh in on automation in the workplace.
How is it a California prison has racked up a $46,000 monthly tab on bottled water.
California lawmakers are questioning whether the initiative process is a "good and healthy thing" or "circus."
From the opinion pages:
Erwin Chemerinsky, dean and professor of law at the UC Berkeley School of Law, writes that the Supreme Court's online sales tax ruling will affect you and drag taxes into the 21st century.
According to Dan Walters, Republicans have had a long slide into irrelevance in California.
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board thinks there is growing fear on California farms over Trump's trade war.


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September 1, 2016
9:50 am
Here is the question. If you aren't a content marketer, how many blog posts are you reading on a daily basis? You must answer this for yourself, of course, but if you are like the general populace, you are reading less than you were a couple of years ago.
In fact, a team at Buzzsumo analyzed one million random blog posts in 2015 and discovered the following:
- Half of the posts had eight or fewer shares; and
- Three-quarters of the posts had 39 shares or less.
Not a great outcome for content marketers who are trying to spread their brands and generate leads. And even the top names in blogging are seriously underperforming in readership.
Why this is happening is obviously the result of two phenomena:
- There is just too much content out there and people are saturated
- The digital consumer will not take the time to read lots of content. Consider millennials (the largest digital purchasing group). When they are considering a purchase, they ask for recommendations from their tribes on social media. It's fast and trustworthy – not like some content from a stranger, who is actually just trying to "cover" for a bad or mediocre product or service.
So, is this the end of content marketing? No, but it does mean that there will be some substantial, and welcome, changes.
Quality Not Quantity
Ever since content marketing was shiny and new, the experts have all advised frequent posting – as often as possible according to a calendared schedule. Content writers have had to scramble to find topics, to create catchy headlines, and to find something unique to say, or at least say what others said in a more engaging way. Now that the saturation point has been reached, things will be changing in two important ways:
Content writers will have to prioritize and be very selective. A jaded audience will only engage with content that is truly amazing and enjoyable to read or view. So, instead of throwing all kinds of content out there and then determining what will "stick" with high impact (a waste of time and money), the emphasis will be on marketing – deciding in advance what types of content and what delivery methods will have the greatest impact and then focusing on that.
Topic experts produce a huge amount of content. Blog posts are 2,000 or more words of ungated content – long pieces with sub-headings and bullet points of course, but still long pieces. And when newbies have asked advice about how to create a blog, one of the things they have been told is that long posts get far more play and shares than short ones. This is no longer the case.
Part of the reason, of course, is social media. This is where consumers are, so this is where businesses and their content marketers must go too. Twitter, Instagram, and now Snapchat are forcing marketers to re-think what they put out there. Nathan Chan, creator of Foundr Magazine, went from 0 to 300,000 followers on Instagram in just 10 months.
His formula? He posts a lot, but he posts great photos with an inspirational quote – people want to see those. And then he engages them further by offering a free copy if they share, or holds a contest for free subscriptions requiring entrants to take three steps that will spread his brand. He doesn't need a blog – he gets his word out via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Brand, Not Content, Marketing
One of the goals of content marketing has always been lead generation. That's why there is gated content and constant invitations to join email lists. But it can never replace product quality. If a product is not valuable, word will get out (via social media), and all of the content in the world will not change that. Marketing efforts will thus be more about brand value and quality than lead generation. Successful companies are already doing this and promoting brand value in new and creative ways (video, augmented and virtual reality, etc.).Content marketers won't be communications majors fresh out of college. They will be teams of creative marketers who have fun crafting smaller amounts of unique, amazing content.
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Whooping Cough
Help protect your baby
Whooping cough – our babies are most at risk¹
Attitude has partnered with GSK to highlight the dangers of whooping cough and what you can do to help protect your family.
Whooping cough is always in our community, but there is even more going around right now which is why a national outbreak has been declared by the Ministry of Health. (2,3)
If you are pregnant talk to your healthcare professional about getting a booster. Boostrix is funded for pregnant women from 28 to 38 weeks gestation. (1) Everyone who will be in close contact with your new bub can also be vaccinated to help protect themselves and your baby.(1)
Whooping cough vaccination is quick, simple and available through your GP and some lead maternity carers and pharmacies.
Who needs to know about the whooping cough booster vaccination?
We asked everyday Kiwi families talk to us about the importance of having their booster vaccinations.
Mum & Dad
Mum and Dad are likely to have low immunity to whooping cough if they haven't been vaccinated in the last 10 years– so get a booster to help protect mum, dad and baby.(1,4) If you are pregnant, talk to your healthcare professional about getting a funded whooping cough booster.(1)
Grandparents are key support people for new parents – but their immunity to whooping cough may have waned. That puts them at risk of catching and passing on whooping cough.(1,5,6)
Friends and other family members are a great support when baby arrives – but with whooping cough always in your community, encourage them to get immunised too. (1,2)
Ask at your childcare centre if all staff are vaccinated against whooping cough – keeping both them and the children they care for safe from whooping cough is important.(1)
- Ministry of Health. Immunisation Handbook 2017. Wellington: Ministry of Health; 2017.
- Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited. Monthly Notifiable Disease Surveillance Report – Nov Dec 2017. Available at: https://surv.esr.cri.nz/PDF_surveillance/PertussisRpt/2017/PertussisReport8December2017.pdf Accessed 8/01/2018
- Ministry of Health. National outbreak of whooping cough declared. Dec 2017. Available at: https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/media-releases/national-outbreak-whooping-cough-declared. Accessed 08/01/2018.
- GlaxoSmithKline New Zealand Boostrix Consumer Medicine Information Sheet. GSK NZ; 2016. Available at http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Consumers/CMI/b/boostrix.pdf Accessed 16/01/2018.
- Zepp F et al. Lancet Infect Dis. 2011;11:557–570.
- Wendelboe AM et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007;26:293–99.


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2016 Bmw 7 Series 750i xDrive
Stock # 1531a, 750i xDrive, Automatic, AWD, 41,381
Retail Price: $47,990
Savings: $0
Special Price: $36,490
Welcome to Nyc Motorcars We pride ourselves in a hassle-free car buying experience, Customer satisfaction and selling quality Pre-owned vehicles with a peace of mind is always our top priority. We only sell Certified Pre-owned vehicles which include following (1)Accident free clean CarFax vehicle history report(2)160 point Certification performed by our licensed Certified Technicians (3)10 yrs 100,000 miles Warranty (4)10 yrs roadside service (5)One year of free vehicle maintenance, Please come to take advantage of our limited time offer while it last, Regardless of your past negative credit history we will get you approved, We pride ourselves in our success of working hard with our 23 lenders!!!!! All vehicles are special promotion prices and are available on First come First serve basis, Please make appointment immediately and take advantage of our low low prices today come and drive home the vehicle of your choice within an hour,,We have reduced our profit margin to be the lowest in the Entire Tri-State, Being the lowest price in town, We cannot Discount or Negotiate our advertised price anymore,We believe in Full transparency by offering our customers hassle-free non Negotiable One fixed price, Above advertised price is reflective after $1995 down, These are bank owned vehicles and must Finance, Monthly payments are only estimates derived from the vehicle price. All prices and payments exclude Down payment, Your local sales tax, Title, Tags & DMV dealer prep service, Our focused sales process with complete honesty and integrity has earned us A rating with BBB. For our bi-lingual customers, Se Habla Espanol
- Style: Sedan
- Trim: 750i xDrive
- Mileage: 41,381
- Exterior: black
- Interior: black
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Transmission: Automatic
- Stock #: 1531a
- Turbocharged
- All Wheel Drive
- Air Suspension
- Active Suspension
- Power Steering
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Sun/Moonroof
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- Dual Moonroof
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Power Folding Mirrors
- Rear Defrost
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic Headlights
- Headlights-Auto-Leveling
- Fog Lamps
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- Satellite Radio
- HD Radio
- Requires Subscription
- MP3 Player
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
- Premium Sound System
- Bluetooth Connection
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Bucket Seats
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Trip Computer
- Power Windows
- WiFi Hotspot
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Start
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Cruise Control
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Rear A/C
- Woodgrain Interior Trim
- Leather Seats
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Floor Mats
- Mirror Memory
- Seat Memory
- Smart Device Integration
- Navigation System
- Heads-Up Display
- Security System
- Engine Immobilizer
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Front Side Air Bag
- Telematics
- Rear Parking Aid
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Driver Air Bag
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- Front Head Air Bag
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News - Archives
May 25, 2017
Sport PEI holds 2017 AGM
Sport PEI held its Annual General Meeting last evening at the Holiday Inn Express in Charlottetown. Thanks to all our members who attended the AGM - it was a great turn out.
Special thanks to John Morrison, Director of Sport and Recreation, for attending and presenting.
Also, thanks to Ahead in the Game; Results Marketing; ADL, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottetown, Gemini Screen Print & Embroidery, Sports Centre Physiotherapy, Synergy Fitness and Nutrition, MRSB Group, and SCORE! Charlottetown for being part of our Partner Expo.We would like to recognize the Sport PEI board who were elected.
President - Ryan Innis (pictured)
Vice President - Kaye Kelly
Secretary - Tom Crowell
Treasurer - Lacey MacLauchlan (pictured)
Past President - Ron Waite
Kings County Director - Karen MacLeod
Queens County Director - Paul Jenkins
Prince County Director - NancyBeth Guptill
Director at Large - Darren MacKay
Director at Large - Janet Clark
Director at Large - Brian Chambers


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In 'The Chicken Went To Scotland', I am the chicken. Bawk. I am very excited for this role because I have been told that I am no 'ordinary chicken'. Nicole discussed with me that I am a high fashion lady who goes to Scotland during the 1920s. (I was slightly relieved to find that we are speaking metaphorically about the chicken.) Snooty, and slightly vain, I enter the piece without giving the other characters more than a glance as they dance around in a very carefree nature. Throughout dance, I appear as a total misfit, but at some point I let go of my chic ways and join in on the fun.
Although we have only had a handful of rehearsals so far, I think it's coming together very well. We are working quickly to prepare the 25 minute piece for the end of April. There's a lot to do, but we are also having so much fun in the studio. When Nicole choreographs something, she knows exactly what she wants, but when she sets it, she's open to working with us on what might work better, or what we can tweak and change to best showcase the dancers. The other 5 dancers and I are so dedicated to the process. It often takes collective brain power to figure things out!
I love the creative process and I think we are putting together something clever and fun. I also know I have 25 minutes of dancing ahead of me including a 4 minute solo. We are getting our stamina up and working hard in the studio. See you from the stage!


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Are Your NY License Plates Peeling? You Could Be Ticketed
Is your license plate peeling? No, it is not something that you did, it wasn't some weird substance that you drove through, there is a problem in the manufacturing of a few lots of the plates. The flaw? The lamination that was being used for a bit was not adhering properly, thus allowing the plates to weather and peel.
Is it a big deal? If your plate is unreadable or peeled to a significant amount, you could be pulled over and issued a ticket. Can you get a new plate? Most certainly and the NYSDMV will even give it to you for free, unless you want the exact same plate number, then you will have to pay a fee of $20.
How to get a new plate from the DMV, click here for the info.
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Manufacturers are rolling out digital solutions to tell people more about what goes into their snacks
A year ago, Hershey started participating in the Grocery Manufacturers Association's SmartLabel program, adding a smartphone-scannable barcode to packaging. Scanning this code informs consumers about the ingredients, nutrition information, and allergens in a certain item.
Last month, the company partnered with Sourcemap for a new innovation in Hershey's continued effort toward greater food transparency. Sourcemap's interactive mapping tool provides visibility into the supply chain by letting consumers trace agricultural ingredients back to where they were grown or made.
The platform allows consumers to view where all of a product's ingredients come from, watch videos about the peanut and almond farmers and learn about the cooperatives the Hershey Company supports in Côte d'Ivoire.
"We are always pushing ourselves to think through what else we could be doing to bring more information about our products to consumers, including how we make them and what goes into them," Deb Arcoleo, director of product transparency at Hershey, told Food Dive.
Arcoleo never forgot how intrigued she was by Sourcemap after meeting its founders four years ago at a lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Last year, she decided it was time to try them out for Hershey. A proof of concept went smoothly, and the chocolate company decided to do a pilot program this year with two products: Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Consumers can go to the Hershey website and take an immersive look into the story of the ingredients that go into these products. They can also learn how they are farmed or harvested and find out about sustainable sourcing initiatives. For instance, viewers can discover the story of how cocoa beans are harvested from trees in Ghana or learn more about the almond groves of California's Central Valley.
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Quick Note: High Definition Earth Photograph
This week, GovernmentTechnology.com published a short piece about an extremely high definition photo of the earth, taken by a satellite. The image is 8,000 pixels by 8,000 pixels, and it's really incredible to look at in full definition. Take a look at the image at Highest-Definition Image of Earth Ever , which also features a link to the full definition image. The image is very cool, and worth a look.
amazing picture. Thank you for sharing it with us.


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Never Gift An Idol Of Laksmi Ji On Diwali According To Vaastu. 5 More Presents To Avoid Gifting This Festive Season.
The tradition of gifting has been in our culture for years now. This festive season too, you might want to present some beautiful gifts to loved ones in order to convey your wishes.
But according to feng shui and Vaastu, there are somethings that should not be gifted, or the relationship between the receiver and giver may spoil over time. Besides that, you might also face financial issues.
You must never gift these 5 items as per Vaastu and Feng shui.
You May Like TO Read:Simple Remedies and Puja Vidhi For Diwali 2017. Pray To Goddess Lakshmi For good Fortune And Joy.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Women's clothing retailer Chico's FAS CHS, +3.12% said Thursday its June sales at stores open at least one year rose 5.1%. Analysts, on average, had expected it to post a same-store sales gain of 5.8%, according to Thomson First Call. Total sales for the five weeks ended July 1 rose 17.1% to $153.3 million.
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Dirty Revival Lands This Year's String Summit
Dirty Revival Announces Minnesota Festival Play.
We Are Teaming Up With A Couple Of Great Organizations To Put On A Benefit Show Featuring Kyle Morton Of Typhoon
Post-Trash Shares Exasperation Music Video For "Full Story"
Postlude Paradox Tapped To Curate The Score For "The Thin Green Line"
As high-profile trials against U.S. Border Patrol agents reach a climax, the Trump administration pushes to hire thousands of new agents with scant oversight. THE THIN GREEN LINE confronts this alarming prospect by critically examining the past, present, and future of the Border Patrol. The Border Patrol has historically refused to hold their own agents accountable for taking the lives of unarmed people like Anastasio Hernández-Rojas, who, after being hogtied, beaten, and tasered by a swarm of U.S. border personnel from CBP and ICE at the San Ysidro border crossing, died in a hospital days later. Or José Antonio Elena Rodríguez, a sixteen-year-old boy who, walking home at night after playing basketball in Nogales, was shot through the border fence 10 times in the back and head by Border Patrol agent Lonnie Swartz. In every one of these deaths - Sergio, Anastasio, and José – Border Patrol agents and administration took startling measures to obfuscate the facts of what happened.
The future of law enforcement at the U.S. border with Mexico remains precarious and unsettling: President Trump's executive order to hire 5,000 new Border Patrol agents, alongside a proposal from Congress to significantly weaken hiring standards at CBP, portend yet another disaster at the agency.
The KULT You've Been Looking For
Dirty Revival Will Be Playing This Years Soul'd Out Festival
Northern Transmissions Shares 'Prye' By Exasperation On Song Of The Day
Catch Exasperation at the Casbah in San Diego on 2/28/2019 Opening for Bob Mould. https://www.casbahmusic.com/event/1816373-bob-mould-san-diego/
Dirty Revival Set To Open For Motet This Spring
Dirty Revival Performs "Pipe Dreams" Live On Tonight With Cassidy
Small Leaks Sink Ships Release Second Single Off of 'Polaroid People' EP
Listen to the second single here!
KEXP Spins Slow Machete's "San Ramon" On Music That Matters Podcast
Slow Machete's New Album, "Ola Mala" Dropped Today. Check It Out!
Consequence Of Sound Shares New Single 'Prism' By Small Leaks Sink Ships
Watch the video for 'Red Mountain Choir' By Slow Machete
Atwood Magazine Premieres New Track 'Midriver' By The Traditionist
Big Welcome To New York Based Composer/Producer, Brama Sukarma Of Indo Dhans
Dirty Revival Set To Play Star Theater
Pitchfork Announces Philia Compilation
Vinyl Compilation featuring, Mac Demarco, Heems, Hamilton Leithauser, The Dodos and more.


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Obituary: Milton Israel Light, 93
Milton "Mickey" Israel Light, May 17, 1922, to Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, our dad, a World War II veteran from the greatest generation ever, has passed away peacefully at his home with his children by his side.
A Philadelphia native who made his home in Atlanta over 70 years ago, Mickey was a past Jewish War Veterans commander for Post 112, where he remained highly active in his later years by helping other veterans less fortunate. You could always find him selling poppies at Kroger every Veterans Day. Mickey was a lifelong Shriner and member of the Legion of Honor. A self-made entrepreneur, he was known as the founder of Grampa's Cookies along with several other businesses in downtown Atlanta. Mickey was a member of Congregation Or VeShalom for over 70 years.
Mickey was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Louise, as well as his three sisters, Dorothy Teitelbaum, Ruth Galanti and Sylvia Galanti. He is survived by his four children, Janet Brooks (Jonathan), William "Billy" Light (Lynn), Nancy Dickinson (John), and Mark Light (Lisa); seven grandchildren, Michelle Brooks, Lindsey Kuniansky (Michael), Andrew Light (Molly), Robert Brooks, Lauren Light, Megan Light, and Mikki Dickinson; three great-grandchildren, Max and Austin Kuniansky and Levi Light; longtime lovely lady Betty Roistacher; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A special shout-out to Dad's poker buddies for a weekly game that lasted well over 50 years! As Milton would tell you, "Life goes on!"
Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla officiating. Please make donations to Congregation Or VeShalom, 1681 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319; Jewish War Veterans Post 112; or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.


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Becoming an expert trainer involves continuous improvement, self-evaluation and an analysis of the results of every training intervention. It also requires knowledge of the specific roles needed in the SAQA framework -facilitator, assessor and moderator, and tasks and responsibilities of each. The purpose of this programme is to provide delegates with the opportunity to analyse each role, examine the skills needed, practice them, and be assessed as competent to perform them, by completing a Portfolio of Evidence.
The Objectives of the Programme
- Plan and prepare for facilitation;
- Facilitate learning; and
- Evaluate learning and facilitation.
- Assess the learning aganst unit standard requirements.
- Moderate the assessment process.
Level 5, 10 credits
The Objectives of the Programme
- Plan and prepare for facilitation;
- Facilitate learning; and
- Evaluate learning and facilitation.
3 Day
Level 5, Credits: 15
On completion of this programme learners will be able to
- Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment;
- Prepare for assessments;
- Conduct assessments;
- Provide feedback on assessments; and
- Review assessments.
3 Days
Level 6, Credits 10
On completion of this programme learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of moderation within the context of an outcomes-based assessment system
- Plan and prepare for moderation
- Conduct moderation
- Advise and support assessors
- Report, record and administer moderation
- Review moderation systems and processes
3 Days
Cost$1,665.00 If you are currently resident in South Africa you will need to pay VAT at 15%.
Duration:9 Days
Delivery Method
Instructor Led classroom based training. Scheduled classes are normally held in Woodmead - near to Sandton in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Stationary and textbook included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided for full time courses. Contact hours are between 9am to 4pm.
Any person involved in training adults in the workplace who requires SETA accreditation as a trainer. Suitable for HR personnel, trainers, professionals and individuals needing to be certified as trainers. These courses are required modules and build towards the National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (NQF 5, SAQA ID 50334).
About 6 - 12 months experience training adults in the workplace is necessary.
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Avowed man-about-town and dedicated socialite Mik Scarlet was surprised to find that he was thoroughly at home at the helm of a two-person yacht skimming across the water.
In my life I have had the good fortune to try some amazing things. I have flown a hang glider and abseiled down a 17-storey building, despite being really afraid of heights, been scuba diving and skiing but something that has always appealed to be is boating. Oh yes, a life on waves is something I have fancied trying for years, so when a chance came up on a recent trip to Norfolk I jumped at it.
During a work trip to the area I paid a visit to the Nancy Oldfield Trust, based in the heart of North Norfolk, and discovered that they had just taken delivery of a new accessible sailing yacht, one which I was offered a chance to sail. I was soon on a small motor boat being taken out to a pontoon where I was hoisted into the two-man yacht, and with instructor Stephen by my side, I was suddenly sailing on Barton Broad. Within minutes Stephen was informing me I seemed like a natural and saying he was amazed to find I had never sailed before.
It was such a rush, as the small boat shot across the water surrounded by beautiful landscape. The sense of freedom caught me by surprise and I was struck by the confidence that being in control of such a yacht gave me. The speed was something I was not ready for, and as the boat banked, allowing water to lap into it, I was a little worried. Stephen told me this was fine, a sign of just how fast we were going. Tacking one way and then the other, I found myself flooded with adrenaline and excitement.
Far too soon my experience was over but I was hooked and am going back very soon. The trust provides sailing, motor boat trips and canoeing for people of all abilities, and has a 10-bed fully accessible self-catering bungalow if you want to stay near the action. But what's available in other parts of the country?
Where to go sailing
To be honest if you are disabled and fancy giving sailing a go you are spoilt for choice. One place to start is RYA Sailability. They run training courses and clubs all over the UK, and offer the chance to go both sailing and motor boating. They also run competitions and if you are really blessed with boating skills they are the force behind our Paralympic sailing team.
Down in the South East of the UK, we have the Disabled Sailing Association who allow disabled sailors the joys of sailing on the sea on crewed yachts.
Just along the coast to the west in Hampshire there is the Disabled Sailors Association who also offer larger yachts as well as smaller yachts and dinghies.
In Rickmansworth Sailing for People with Disabilities is a voluntary organisation that has specially adapted boats on offer, with the promise "You want to sail – let's work out how you can do it safely!"
Another place to try is Sailing For All that has all manner of boats available for all abilities.
The Gwennili Trust gives you the chance to try everything from cruising to yachting, and runs training sessions.
On the Isle of Man there is Sailing For The Disabled and to be honest I could spend the rest of this article just writing a massive list of places all over the country that offers disabled people the chance to sail.
If you fancy hitting the high seas and sailing on a tall ship, the Jubilee Sailing Trust gives you the chance to join a working crew on giant rigged ships that sail to exotic destinations.
Sailing might not be for everyone but if you do find the idea appealing trust me, if you try it you'll love it. I know I did. I might even see you out on the water.


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Fall fun with simple pumpkin activities to set up at home or in the classroom. Makes a great science center activity after a visit to a pumpkin patch too. Science with pumpkins is always a hit around here from pumpkin volcanos to pumpkin guts, we love trying new pumpkin projects as soon as we see pumpkins hit the farm stands!
This week's theme is all about harvesting and we chose pumpkins! Our pumpkin activities this week touch a bit on many early learning areas including science, literacy, sensory, and practical life {baking}! All through out the week we tried different activities with a simple pumpkin purchased from the grocery store. A new element we have added to our learning time is youtube videos! It's a great way to show some of the learning ideas from a different perspective. I have included links for those too!
- Small baking pumpkin from grocery store about 3-4lb
- Kitchen scale for weighing pumpkin
- Flexible, soft measuring tape
- Container for water
- Recipe Ingredients (Baking Component)
- Cornstarch (Sensory Component)
- Books! (see our list below or click here)
We worked on a simple activity each day and either read books or watched some great videos to go along with our learning. Check out what we did! One small pumpkin yielded some great opportunities for play and learning!
Pumpkin activities For Preschool: Science And Math
We tested sink or float and talked about why or why not it might sink or float. He thought it was to heavy to float and was surprised to find it floated. Then we talked about what a pumpkin looks like inside and why that might cause it to float instead. We also weighed our pumpkin and talked about pounds and ounces. Lastly, we measured the circumference of the pumpkin and talked about the distance around is how we measure a pumpkin. Check out the youtube videos below that we watched!
Pumpkin Sink Or Float With A classroom of Kids Video
We opened up our pumpkin and took a look at the different parts of it! We separated the seeds, the pulp (brains, guts), the stem, the flesh and the skin! We also enjoyed the following youtube videos while we explored since I could narrate the pictures and ask questions while we looked at our pumpkin! Here's a couple different ones to try!
Life Cycle Of A Pumpkin (This one is goof for a parent or teacher to narrate)
The Life Cycle Of A Pumpkin (This one is also for narration but shows some different ideas and asks some questions to get kids involved)
He asked if we could eat the pumpkin as is, so I told him that some fruits like a pumpkin should be cooked first to soften them up and make them a bit tastier. So that's what we did! After I baked the pumpkin and let it cool, we compared it to the other half that was unbaked. we scooped it out and had a little taste. We then baked a very simple, delicious, one bowl recipe pumpkin bread (grain free). Click here for recipe or on photo.
He has been interested in Oobleck ever since we made an apple sauce oobleck (click here), so I decided to use the other half of the pumpkin and make a pumpkin guts oobleck for sensory play and to reinforce our science learning of what Oobleck is and does! Click here for pumpkin guts oobleck science sensory play!
Enjoy Our Week of Playful Pumpkin Activities!
Try pairing a fun fall pumpkin book with a pumpkin STEM Activity too! Click on the photos below.
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Upon a Katydid
Walking along an urban sidewalk, a single leaf catches my eye. The summer green seems out of place with autumn's release of russet and gold. I take a few more steps, just past the leaf and then double back for a closer look. What appeared as a leaf is a katydid slowly making its way towards a strip of lawn. I wonder why she is meandering the sidewalk, why not a less conspicuous path? And I wonder why she is wearing her brightest green when the world around her is browning out?
The introvert in me would love to disguise herself, blend into the backdrop, become invisible to the human eye. I would wear iridescent wings and have chromatophoric skin that could quickly adjust to whatever environment I am in. And on days when I'm feeling less sensitive in my skin, I could wear my brightest green like the katydid.


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The Importance of Sharing Our Struggles/
The other day someone asked why I only share the struggles about parenting-- not the joys. I initially created Mommy Has Struggles on the notion that someone should showcase what parenting is really like, outside of humorous memes. I had put a lot of thought into the why, but never really questioned the how -- I simply decided to start writing one day, because at the time my days were filled with a lot of struggles.
When I first considered the idea of this blog, The Beau was in graduate school full-time, while also balancing a full-time career. I had rapidly grown my design firm, but was working from home full-time while also raising our almost 2-year old daughter-- who at the time was home full-time too. No two days were the same which was both an absolute blessing and sheer torture.
We saw The Beau sporadically through the day, often popping by mid-morning or late at night for a quick bite to eat. I continued to prepare meals for my family so that The Beau would be taken care of during a last-minute trip home between study sessions and deadlines.
During all of this time, our daughter was becoming much more busy and opinionated about her daily routine. Most days were fantastic and easy and filled with a healthy balance between work and family, but the bad days were horrific.
A side-story that I'll save for another day -- it turns out the IUD I had, was causing me severe anxiety and depression (here's your PSA about the Mirena) and so I found everyday to be even more of a struggle for survival-- not to mention the increased frequency of tantrums from our almost 2-year old. I am lucky that I never suffered from Postpartum Depression, but if Post-Postpartum Depression exists, that would be my diagnosis.
I should also add that our daughter is extremely strong-willed, which I know I've mentioned in the past. For those of you who wonder if your child is as well -- if you've paused to ask yourself whether your child qualifies as strong-willed, chances are he or she does not. You'll know when you have one and if you don't already know then the answer is no.*
Many people will say to The Beau and me, "If our strong-willed child, our third child [or second, or fifth or tenth], had been born first, we would never have had more children." This is parenting-feedback I love-- the kind that brings me ease and reaffirms that I'm not a horrible mother incapable of balance, or an overly stressed mother, but the mother of a very, very determined little person who let's nothing get in her way.
[ctt template="7" link="1d2Fb" via="yes" ]Do we really need one more lifestyle parenting-blogger, showcasing a simulated and styled daily home, with an ever-immaculate kitchen, and moments of nothing but smiles and hugs with hair always in place? The answer is no.[/ctt]
I've had people ask, "Why is parenting so hard for you?" The reality is that I know I'm an amazing mother and our daughter is a truly astonishing little person. She's hilarious, intelligent and a generously empathetic and caring person -- so I'm doing something right!
It's not that parenting is so hard that inspired me to create Mommy Has Struggles, but rather the answer to the question -- Do we really need one more lifestyle parenting-blogger, showcasing a simulated and styled daily home, with an ever-immaculate kitchen, and moments of nothing but smiles and hugs with hair always in place? The answer is no.
For many the answer is no -- the kitchen is far from clean, the day is a stress-filled balance of packing lunches, dissolving tantrums and keeping a career intact. Though many of these lifestyle parenting-blogs are designed to inspire what could be, it also creates a sense of failure when we realize our everyday is not Instagram-perfect. Parenting is hard for everyone at one stage or another and often at all stages. I created Mommy Has Struggles, because I recognize the effect a facade of perfection has on each of us.**
Social media has been both a curse and blessing in my life. It plays a big role in my professional career, and allows me to stay connected to those I love in my personal life.
As a new mother I felt bombarded by fellow mom-bloggers sharing only the positive moments of their chubby-faced offspring, moments of affection with their flawless husbands who co-parent perfectly without question, and inspired outfits free from the evidence of life. Though we all know the realities of Instagram-worthy lives, we continue to look at the world with the purpose of sharing on social media. For me, it was never a matter of whether I could keep up and produce as a new mother, but rather -- shouldI.
In a world filled with so much we cannot control, and the desire to find balance among what we can, it's time to push away the facade of perfection and recognize what life is really about -- that there is beauty in the struggle to improve, parent and live.
During this great time of stress, while The Beau was in graduate school, I decided to be a voice for honest parenting. Though it's usually the grandparents who cringe when I tell a tale of another meltdown, it's the fellow mothers who are relieved to know they're not alone.
I think we can all agree it's about surviving in a supportive environment, free from just that one more tidbit of "friendly advice." So Mommy Has Struggleswas created -- to offer comfort to those tormented, to offer humor to those in need of a laugh, and to offer an ambivalence for criticisms we women face -- criticisms from and for those with more children, fewer children, no children, or those with thirty grandchildren.
[ctt template="7" link="fewcS" via="yes" ]In a world filled with so much we cannot control, and the desire to find balance among what we can, it's time to push away the facade of perfection and recognize what life is really about -- that there is beauty in the struggle to improve, parent and live.[/ctt]
No matter what stage of life we're in, there will always be someone waiting to jump in to question our decisions and life-choices, and so I hope Mommy Has Struggles serves as a place where you can come to either feel better about what your child didn't do [based what I share about mine that day], or a place to feel better knowing you are not alone in your situation.
I like to think it's really all about the fact that I just don't care what anyone thinks, but that would be a lie. Of course I care -- I'm a person . . . with a conscious! I just don't want to care. I want to be confident enough in my parenting to never second-guess a decision. I want to be confident enough in knowing who I am to ward off any judgements about why I might say something or do something or write something. I want to be confident enough in knowing who my daughter is -- to properly embrace her while lending the support she needs, or knowing when to let her take the lead as she navigates her world.
Sure, sometimes I share the most ridiculous, embarrassing, or questionable content, but it's really about showing what is possible -- that it's possible to live honestly, for in honesty there is freedom.
*Strong-willed kids are spirited and courageous. They want to learn things for themselves rather than accepting what others say, so they test the limits over and over. (Source: Aha Parenting). The best character description, and the most accurate, courtesy of Very Well Family.
**It would be hypocritical for me not to address the reality that I share the edited versions of my photography. After all, I do have a background in advertising and marketing! In truth, I often capture a photo, because the moment presents a story opportunity, or a story later requires a specific photo. In the vision of what I try to capture, my photos provide a platform to share an authentic story to showcase the dichotomy between the beauty and struggle of parenting.


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Wall Crossing As Seen By M Theory And Matrix Models
Hirosi Ooguri (Caltech)
18.06.2010 at 16:00
BPS counting problems are relevant to deep questions in quantum gravity, and they test our understanding of the superstring theory. In this talk, will discuss these problems from a variety of perspectives ranging from M theory to dimer models, random walks and random matrix integrals.
Arnold Sommerfeld Center
Theresienstrasse 37
Room 348/349


text: Ricardo is an experienced classroom teacher of 18 years, having spent 6 of those years as an OWL teacher. He studied Spanish in high school in a traditional setting, something that he was determined to change when he became a teacher. He also participated in the SOU/Guanajuato student exchange, where he developed his strong connection to the Spanish language and the Mexican culture. Since then, his Spanish language abilities have opened many doors for him, such as salsa dancing, traveling to Puerto Rico, and living in the Dominican barrio in New York City. In Ricardo's classroom, music is played throughout the class, creating a festive environment for all students to enjoy. His belief in the value of the OWL method is strong. In May of 2011, with two weeks left in the school year, and the day after discovering how the OWL method works in a classroom environment, he cleared his desks away and did not look back. Since then, his classes, philosophy of teaching and overall attitude towards the learning environment have changed.


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I am trying to upload a courses file using the .Net API. I have borrowed most of the code from Garth Egbert's example, which was very helpful btw.
I am able to hit the Canvas site, I can see the token getting used but I am unable to get past that. I get a very unfriendly error message - "Error while importing CSV. Please contact support (Error report xxxxx)"
I have a CSV with UTF-8 Encoding. If I manually upload the file from within Canvas, it works. This tells me that the file is fine.
I checked with Canvas folks and they reported the error they are seeing is about "unknown mime type text/plain".
Attaching a snapshot of the code I am using. Can somebody look at it and see if you can find something obviously wrong? Any pointers will be highly appreciated. Let me know if you need more details.


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valley stream is the town on long island where my family moved after leaving brooklyn when i was 5. it's on the map fragment in the upper right quadrant.
this one popped out unexpectedly this afternoon, after spending all morning on logistics. i'm going to sit with it till tomorrow and see if it feels complete. it has a new feel compared with the previous production.


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May 14, 2015 - Orchestra Sul Ponticello Thursday, 28 May 2015
Orchestra Sul Ponticello presents "A Bluegrass Spring" this Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 7 p. m. Share this exciting concert with your family and friends! Bring everyone together for the thrilling pops concert with a country flair by SPECIAL GUEST: Iron Horse Bluegrass.
The concert is at the new Daikin Amphitheater at Founders Park in Downtown Decatur (located at the corner of Bank Street and Church Street).
Rain location is Southside Baptist Church on 9th Street in Decatur....
Tickets at entry: $15 - adults $5 - students cash or check only
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Source: radioosvoboda.org.
Ukraine moved to the 35th position among 190 countries in terms of the component "Obtaining construction permits" in the Doing Business index – that is, its ranking grew by 105 points. According to the BRDO Construction Sector Head Olena Shulyak, improved Ukraine's positions in the component of obtaining construction permits is a good news. However, she stressed out that the analysis of the procedure was carried out only in Kiev, and this fact affected the results.
"In Kyiv, the procedure for calculating the share participation in infrastructure development was changed. Last year, this figure amounted to 10% for commercial real estate, and in 2016, a new procedure was approved, and the developers paid 2%, taking into account a decreasing coefficient of 0.5 adopted for 2017," Olena Shulyak said in the "Rankova Svoboda" radio program. She argues that the reduction of expenses on share participation payments has made life easier for real estate developers in the capital. However, the expert adds that if the Doing Business rating took into account the situation in Lviv, Odesa or other Ukrainian cities, the indicator would remain low.
Olena Shulyak agrees that changes in the legislation affected the Ukraine's position and specifies that not all of them were taken into account this year and will still affect the next rating. But, in addition to the cost of share participation, she also pays attention to the cost of technical inspection.
"Last year, this figure was 5% of the cost of all construction works, and this year, when we were included in the Doing Business rating, this figure was 1%," she explains.
Olena Shulyak also believes that the Ukrainian real estate market faces with enough challenges. One of them is a low housing affordability index for buyers. "According to the rating conducted by the Bloomberg international agency, Kyiv is the second worst among the world's cities in terms of the criterion of housing affordability. This suggests not only that we have very expensive housing, but also that the population has very low incomes," she says. In the expert's opinion, the reason for this situation is virtually no access to credit resources for potential real estate buyers.


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SAO PAULO, March 12 (Reuters) – Brazilian Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias, who will travel to the United States next week, said on Tuesday she is confident that talks to reopen the U.S. market for Brazil's fresh beef exports may succeed.
"The expectation is good. We are preparing documentation and will see if we can reopen this market … so that all of Brazil's meat-packers can resume exports to the U.S.," Dias told reporters on the sidelines of a food industry event in São Paulo.
The United States halted imports of fresh Brazilian beef in June 2017 after a high percentage of shipments failed to pass safety checks.