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"The people… My people are so smart. And you know what else? They say about my people – the polls? They say I have the most loyal people. Did you ever see that? Where I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody! And I wouldn't lose any voters. Okay? It's like incredible! No… they say 'Trump' – we love you too, man – 'Trump's voters are by far'… You know the ah… I'm at 68, 69%. I'm at 90% – total. Like, 'will you say "absolutely"?' I think it's 68 or 69%. Will you most likely say… That gets into the 90's. Other guys are at like 10. A guy like Jeb Bush? He has nobody! But he's like…at… at… I mean, like… they don't have people! They have nothing! Ahh… Rubio? Soft. They're all… all soft. All soft. My people? Stay. Ah, by the way, Cruz? Soft!" Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Warm Southern Breeze on Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Amy Bishop's Attorney Bryan Stevens – Can't Read? Sure – just like Amy Bishop can't shoot.
Posted by Warm Southern Breeze on Sunday, February 28, 2010
UAH mass murdering professor Amy Bishop's attorney Bryan Stevens recently said, "It was an accident, no question about it," when asked if then-Miss Bishop aged 19, accidentally discharged a PUMP shotgun THREE times – twice in the house – and once into the chest of her brother Seth, killing him – at their Braintree, MA residence in 1986.
The problem with the good Mr. Stevens' assertion is that apparently, he didn't or hasn't read the part where the now-Harvard-PhD-educated biology professor used a PUMP shotgun while yet a 19-year-old young woman to kill her brother.
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At Greenfield E-ACT Academy we believe that good pastoral support focuses on nurturing the individual needs of each child. We aim to build trusting and empathic relationships with all our pupils and their families. We follow Restorative Justice to support our children to take responsibility for their actions and to make amends.
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Pastoral care underpins personal development and we know that with pastoral care, pupils feel they belong and their self-esteem is able to flourish because they feel valued and cared for. Greenfield E-ACT Academy understands the importance of enabling the voice of the child to be heard to promote safeguarding and wellbeing.
Supporting the pastoral needs of pupils may involve working with external agencies. In these situations we ensure that a confidential, professional, non-judgemental and sensitive service is provided.
Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs
E-ACT is committed to ensuring that all students with medical conditions can access and enjoy the same opportunities as any other student and to ensuring that they are able to play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy and achieve their academic potential.
E-ACT will ensure that its academies implement and maintain an effective management system for the administration of medicines to all students in our care in order to ensure that appropriate support is provided to individual students with medical needs.
Please contact our Individual Health Care Plan Lead, Jayne Abrahams and Laura Blackmore if you have any questions regarding your child's medical needs.
Here is a list of all staff who are First Aid Trained
- Jayne Abrahams
- John Palmer
- Paul Froom
- Kelly Rhodes
- Lisa Feltham
- Sarah Purnell
- Tom Chislett
Pediatric First Aiders in EYFS- Amy Carter, Annie Grist, Julie Winstone, Gail Knight, Gabriella Jankowska
Kelly Rhodes, Lisa Feltham, Annie Grist, Chris Palmer, Jayne Abrahams, Ben Taverner, Stacey Mundy, Julie Hope, Gemma Mckay, Jodie Mockridge, Kate Powell, Nina Brown, Louis Dougherty
Ben Taverner, Lisa Moore, Julie Winstone, Emma Best, Jayne Abrahams, Gabriella Jankowska, Laura Blackwell, Julie Hope, Rosie Nieters, Kelly Rhodes
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We use a range of local health professionals to train and assist school staff in dealing with medical conditions and administering medicine.
Please contact the office if you have a specific question regarding this or any element of the Policy.

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Planning a trip to the Panorama Route? Thinking about what else to add to your Kruger National Park Itinerary? The Panorama Route is a perfect addition to your safari holiday and South African getaway. You can self-drive the Panorama Route in your own vehicle from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, which will take you a few days. However, I decided to add it to my Kruger National Park stay as a one day tour.
The Route is incredibly breathtaking and I'm so glad I made it a priority of mine to see it! You get a true sense of the landscape which features the world's third largest canyon, raging rivers, a plethora of waterfalls, and a dramatic terrain of mountains and cliffs. The most popular attractions to see on the route are God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, Lisbon Falls, The Three Rondavels, The Pinnacle, Berlin Falls, and the Wonderview. Featured below are what you can look forward to on your Panorama Route trip.
Bourke's Luck Potholes is a stunning geological formation in the Blyde River Canyon Reserve. Not only can you walk on bridges above the pools of water, you can also dip your feet in and take a seat in the whirlpools of this fascinating natural phenomenon.
Lisbon Falls is the highest waterfall in the province and I was lucky enough to capture and see it with a beautiful rainbow.
The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world, offers lush scenery, is 16 miles in length, and known as the largest "green canyon" in the world.
You might be thinking, what is a Rondavel? A Rondavel is actually a house or hut of the indigenous people and the three round rocks sitting on top together are reminiscent of such. The view here is absolutely stunning, a must see!! In my opinion it offers the best view on the entire Panorama Route.
If you have any more time in the area, I'd recommend checking out https://jordanaroundtheglobe.com/2019/02/19/kruger-national-park/
for more adventure at Kruger National Park to add to your South Africa itinerary!


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The "Ugly Sweater" song official music video by Mistletoe Conspiracy. © 2010 Bistro Studios
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Reminded me of this seasonal classic, "The Sweater". For all the hockey fans and Canadians.
This video is so cute! It's good to see what's popular in countries other than the U.S. Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful animation^^ It says so much
Glad you like it and see the significance. It is a very important cultural document for us Canucks. Also, a lot of cultural stuff that can't be translated!
If anyone wants to use this. Here's a worksheet I made. Follow instructions or use ppt. Makes a nice rewrite for higher level students. They can tell their own story and make it their own story for their own culture!
I'll upload the ppt and worksheet in our resources (until Ning fixes this and gets us our upload button back - I'm waiting and have been asking!).
Ha,hahaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaa, how funny! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it! It took me a helluva long time to make that transcript and I'm used to the French Canadian accent. But worth it if one teacher uses it in the classroom..... I think this story is sooooo iconic but also so topical for teens and their obsession with teams, professional athletes and sports teams.
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This popped up on my fb feed, and thought it was a useful comic for explaining a few things to the men in our lives who don't get some things.
Also, the point this makes that street harassment is NOT about sexual attraction is something I think would be helpful to make more clear more often. Too many people (even women) think it's about expressing sexual attraction, when it's not.


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Top to bottom: Syrian, Great-spotted, Black (female) and Syrian Woodpeckers.
Spent the day round Shipka village and the Shipka monastery- Quite a high density of Syrian and Great-spotted Woodpecker (do these species hybridise?) in the same habitat. There were two Black Woodpeckers in the pines by the monastery.
Great Tit is an abundant bird round here. Also recorded multiple (upto 10) Crossbills, Marsh Tit, Goldfinch, Blackbird, Nuthatch, Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch, Tree Sparrow, Starling, Wren, Jays and single Hawfinch, Bullfinch, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Goldcrest and Raven.


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Cowgirl Escape is a point and click escape game. The cowgirl is locked in the room. Can you help her get out of the room? You need to find hidden clues and solve some problems. When you gather all the clues, The cowgirl can escape from the cottage. Have fun and good luck. Mouse Interact.
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Empire Radio Now Presents Garry Zafrani, CEO and Founder of Manhattan Walking Tour
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Serving all neighborhoods in New York City, Manhattan Walking Tour provides a personal experience where the history of New York City and it's wonders are shared with you and your group. As a very intimate setting, all tours are done with eight guests or less so you and your group can really enjoy your personalize tour with a genuine New Yorker.
On Monday, May 30th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EST, the founder and CEO of Manhattan Walking Tours, Garry Zafrani, will be a live guest on Empire Radio Now. During his live interview he will be sharing with guests about their niche in the market place and how to find great guides and staff. All you have to do is call Manhattan Walking Tour and provide some insight on what your interests are and what you wish to learn about and see. They also do real food tours, not just tastings, where they feed you lunch and save you money on dinner.
Remember to check back with Empire Radio Now, www.empireradionow.com on Monday, May 30th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EST for an interview with the founder and CEO of Manhattan Walking Tour, Garry Zafrani. For additional information please visit their website at www.manhattanwalkingtour.com.
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Using social proofing is a good way to build trust and increase your customer conversion rate. Social proofing basically means showing potential users positive feedback about your business from people who have used your service before.
Every potential user has to overcome certain obstacles before using the service. One big obstacle is trust about the platform and company in general. This obstacle can be overcome using social proofing.
Even in daily life, we tend to get a social proof before doing a lot of things. We check Yelp reviews before deciding a restaurant, we check IMDB before watching a movie and so on. The same holds when dealing with a business.
Some ways of social proofing your business are the following.
Customer Testimonials – Getting customers to write or record testimonials about the experience they had with the service goes a long way in building comfort for potential customers.
Coverage – The more a startup is covered, the more the trust which gets associated with it. Coverage includes getting releases in various online and offline media like newspapers, blogs etc.
Client List – This holds for B2B startups. Writing the names of some of your prominent clients proves that your business is valuable to and capable of dealing with them.
Case Studies – Case studies are like use cases which help a customer understand your service and its value better and also feel comfortable because of the fact that it has been done before.


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Michael serves as a Director in the West Palm Beach office where he specializes in the leasing and sales of healthcare, life science and professional office properties. Before transitioning into his current role, Mr. Feldman served at Aurum Property Partners as the Managing Director of Property Services overseeing the South Florida medical and professional office portfolio. Previously he served as the Director of Leasing for AW Property Co. where he was responsible for overseeing all phases of the leasing process for six regional leasing teams and a portfolio of 2.5 million SF of on-campus medical office buildings and professional office properties. Prior to AW, he served as a portfolio manager for a national real estate investment company specializing in credit sale-leasebacks.
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One of the matters you'll need to decide when you begin estate planning is who will execute your estate. Depending on the type of legal vehicles you include in your estate plan, you might also need to select people to act as power of attorney or trustee of a trust. All of these positions put other people in some control over your money, whether you are still living or not. In some cases, the power of attorney might be in control while you are incapacitated or unable to manage your own finances.
While estate planning needs are unique for each individual, some common truths tend to hold true. One of those truths is that you want someone in charge of your assets who you trust. Many people choose a close family member, and others often use their adult children in these roles.
One way you can be sure the person you are putting in charge of your money is ready for the responsibility and is likely to act according to your wishes is to go through test runs with potential candidates earlier in life. For example, you can create a trust while you are living, fund it with a limited amount of money and put an adult child in charge of the funds. You might provide some information for how the funds are to be used, such as for education, investment or to start a business.
Forbes contributor and money-management writer Brian Luster says that working with your heirs and potential trustees ahead of time helps build good stewardship habits, making it more likely they will care well for your wealth when you are gone. It also helps you identify who might be a good fit for your estate planning and administration needs. While you are working with potential candidates, you should also consider working with a professional to establish your legal estate documents.
Source: Forbes, "Why Giving Your Heirs A Test Run With Your Money Makes Sense," Brian Luster, accessed Dec. 10, 2015


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A New Low-Friction Ligation System
Many factors can contribute to the frictional resistance of edgewise appliances,1-7 including bracket and wire materials and cross-sections, surface conditions of the archwires and bracket slots, torque at the wire-bracket interface, interbracket distance, the presence of saliva, and the functions of the oral environment.8-11 Schumacher and colleagues found, however, that friction was determined mostly by the type and force of ligation.12
The first self-ligating bracket was the Russell attachment, introduced in the mid-1930s to reduce chairtime and improve operator efficiency.13,14 More recently, two broad classifications of self-ligating brackets have been developed: the active type, in which the spring clip presses against the archwire (SPEED, In-Ovation, Time), and the passive type, in which the clip does not contact the wire (TwinLock, Damon).
Every self-ligating bracket, whether active or passive, uses the movable fourth wall of the bracket to convert the slot into a tube. Several studies have demonstrated a significant reduction in friction with self-ligating brackets compared to conventional designs.3,15-20 This can help shorten treatment, especially in extraction cases, where tooth translation is achieved by sliding mechanics.
Self-ligating systems do have several limitations, however:
This article describes an alternative to self-ligating systems: a ligature that markedly reduces the amount of friction between the archwire and the edgewise bracket. The Slide ligature enables the archwire to apply the desired amount of force without the resistance of conventional ligatures, thus reducing treatment time and producing more stable results.
Low-Friction Ligature System
The Slide ligature, made of a special medical polyurethane, is applied to the bracket in the same way as a conventional elastomeric ligature (Fig. 1). Like a passive self-ligating bracket, it allows the archwire to slide freely in the slot while transmitting its full force to the tooth (Fig. 2). The Slide ligature also forms a buffer between the brackets and the soft tissues, considerably improving patient comfort (Fig. 3).
Slide ligatures are specifically designed for use with STEP brackets, but are available in three sizes to fit any type of edgewise appliance, including ceramic brackets (Fig. 4). To meet the demands of younger patients, the ligatures are manufactured in various colors (Fig. 5).
Slide ligatures can be used in cases where considerable leveling and alignment are required, as well as in patients who need sagittal or transverse expansion. The advantages of the system are especially evident in the early stages of orthodontic treatment, when the archwire can slide freely inside the tunnel between the bracket slot and the ligature.
The system also enables the clinician to apply friction and reduced-friction mechanics simultaneously on the same archwire by using Slide ligatures only in particular segments. For example, during en masse space closure on a rectangular stainless steel archwire, Slide ligatures can be used in the posterior segments to reduce friction, while conventional ligatures are used in the anterior segment to maximize torque expression and control (Fig. 6).
Case 1
A 12-year-old female presented with a bimaxillary protrusion, severe crowding in both arches, and transposition of the upper right canine and first premolar (Fig. 7). After extraction of the right first premolars, preadjusted STEP brackets were bonded in the upper arch, and an .020" Gold Tone stainless steel archwire and compressed-coil spring were used to move the upper right canine mesially (Fig. 8). In the lower arch, an .014" superelastic nickel titanium archwire was tied into preadjusted STEP brackets with Slide low-friction ligatures. Once the lower left canine had been partially aligned, the archwire was changed to .016" superelastic nickel titanium; the extraction space was closed with elastic chain (Fig. 9). After eight weeks of treatment, the lower left canine was in proper position.
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In this 11-year-old female with a Class II malocclusion, the initial upper molar distalization was retained with a modified Nance button (Fig. 10). An upper .014" superelastic nickel titanium archwire was then tied into preadjusted STEP brackets with Slide ligatures (Fig. 11). No lacebacks were required to move the upper right canine. In the lower arch, an .020" Gold Tone stainless steel archwire was placed with bend-backs. After 32 days of this phase of treatment, the upper right canine had been leveled without any intrusive side effects on the adjacent teeth or posterior anchorage reinforcement (Fig. 12).
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A 13-year-old female presented with a skeletal and dental Class III malocclusion (Fig. 13). Preadjusted STEP brackets were bonded in the upper arch, and an .016" Gold Tone stainless steel archwire was inserted with a laceback to the left canine (Fig. 14).
Low-friction mechanics were then initiated with an .014" superelastic nickel titanium archwire, using Slide ligatures and no lace- or bendbacks (Fig. 15). Enough space was gained in seven weeks to align the upper right canine (Fig. 16).
The user-friendly Slide low-friction ligature can be employed with any edgewise bracket without altering the clinician's preferred mechanotherapy. This system offers advantages over self-ligating brackets in controlling friction, while increasing patient comfort and potentially reducing treatment time.


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Jjanga Steak and Sushi
6125 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
To be honest, when I heard about a new brunch service at a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi restaurant, I was a little skeptical. Any traces of skepticism vanished however, when the Sriracha Bloody Mary's with pico de gallo, and house-made Sake Sangria started flowing. (They also offer bottomless mimosas, Japanese Draft Beers, or house sake for $19.95!)
The brunch menu includes a variety of starters including Fish & Chips, a fun play on words, with tartare and tortilla chips, and Bulgogi Rollers, with flavorful beef and veggies, wrapped inside a tortilla.
They have salad options, from simple house salads, to their beautiful Pepper Tuna Salad.
They also offer sashimi specials, and sushi bar specials. The Sushi Tower is a stunner, and the Smoked Salmon Crostini offers the over-easy egg action every foodstagrammer dreams of!! For those who prefer turf over surf, the Beef Tataki is both beautiful, and delicious.
Jjanga brings their hibachi grill specials to the brunch menu, offering a choice between Omurice, omelettes made with fried rice and cheese or Garlic Cheese Toast, two additional protein choices (chicken, shrimp, calamari, New York Steak, salmon), bacon, asparagus and tomato for just $15!! Filet mignon, scallops, half and full lobster tail upgrades are available for a small additional fee.
Jjanga is also rolling out SUSHI BURGERS!!! These rice buns are filled with vegetables, and a variety of sauces and fish options, be sure to ask your server for current offerings and prices.
Finish off your brunch with mango cheesecake, mochi, or my favorite–the Red Bean Mochi Sandwich, with vanilla ice cream, red bean, and mochi, sandwiched in a thin wafer shell.
Next time you are looking for something different for Sunday brunch, think beyond french toast and hash, and check out Jjanga Steak and Sushi! Thank you for your hospitality, and inviting me to check out your menu!


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Join Weir River Farm for their popular barnyard story hour. Meet the animals, explore the barnyard and join a farmer for a story at 10:45 am.


text: While you say you are thinking of taking a Florida holiday, what comes mind? Probably Orlando and the theme parks of Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld immediately jump to the fore. But a holiday in Florida offers much, much, more with Legoland, Silver Springs, the several dinner theatres including Pirates, Arabian Nights, and Medieval Times all well worth visiting. At Tampa, Busch Gardens with an African safari theme has great roller coasters and water rides, a safari style tour through an African savannah, and an amazing selection of wild animals from all around the world to see. Busch Gardens offers something amazing for everybody. Gatorland on the Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando is a great place to visit to see the wild life of Florida with particular emphasis on alligators they are here in abundance and Gatorland also has some great shows including alligator wrestling to watch. Legoland has opened on the site of Cypress Gardens. Let us now forget about the terrific shopping opportunities whilst enjoying a Florida holiday. You are spoilt for choice with bargains on offer in the many malls including the outlet malls ans also the Orlando Fashion Square Mall, the West Oaks Mall, the Florida Mall, and the Millennium Mall and with prices much lower that you would pay back home


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PHOENIX - Christopher Johnson refuses to deliver a playoff mandate to his Jets. Mike Maccagnan will only concede his team looks better "on paper." And now Adam Gase has joined the muffled chorus by saying only that his team "should be in the conversation in December."
For a franchise that gave the world Joe Namath and Rex Ryan, they sure seem to have forgotten that fortune favors the bold.
So it's time for the Jets to remove their muzzles, and say what their fans are probably afraid to even think out loud. Their rebuilding project is nearing completion. They have their franchise quarterback, a new offensive star, and a bright, young coach with some much-needed energy. So it's OK to have high expectations.
There is no reason at all why the Jets shouldn't be - won't be - a playoff team this year.
"I'm looking at it as if we stay healthy, we should be in the conversation in December," Gase said during the NFL coaches breakfast at the owners meetings on Tuesday morning. "That's realistic. We have a good quarterback. We have a lot of good pieces around him. We feel like we've added a lot of pieces on defense.
"It's all going to be about how we play in that late November-December area. You're talking about a six-week span where every team in this league, it's all going to be decided in those weeks. There's going to be three or four teams that are going to be eliminated already, and everybody else is going to have a shot. It's just going to be about who takes advantage of it."
OK, look, nobody was expecting Gase to offer a Namath-like guarantee, or do a Ryan-like refusal to kiss Bill Belichick's rings. Guarantees are pointless, and too often haunt the guarantor in the end. And everyone still remembers how quickly Ryan went from being a bolt of energy in the organization to looking like a clown.
But the p-word isn't something that should be kept behind locker room doors. Goals are good. And when it comes to the playoffs, it's OK for the Jets to insert themselves into that conversation now. They have spent two years spending wildly in free agency. They've benefited from even more years of picking high in the draft. They have rebuilt their offensive line and secondary. In Le'Veon Bell, they have one of the best running backs in the league, and with the addition of Jamison Crowder, they are convinced they have a dangerous receiving corps.
And from what everyone saw from Sam Darnold down the stretch of last season, it's clear they have a quarterback who should be much better in his second year.
Are they going to the Super Bowl? Probably not this season. Nor are they likely to dethrone the Patriots in the NFC East. But the bar for the playoffs is lower. A 10-6 record was enough to get in last season. Very so often all a team needs is to be 9-7. The Jets were 5-11 last season, but six of their losses were by eight points or fewer.
It's not that hard to find four games at least that they easily could have won.
Now, they are better. They are. It's just a fact. Darnold was a rookie throwing to special teamers and practice squad players at the end of last year, and it still took 442 yards by Aaron Rodgers and an overtime for the Packers to beat the Jets, 44-38, in Week 16. Now Darnold has Bell and Crowder and better protection, plus better coaching and a defense that is stocked with more players.
The Jets are playoff-caliber. They should be a playoff team.
Why is that so hard to say?
"I sure as hell hope we're a playoff team," Johnson said on Sunday. "Look, I want to win every game. We can't get their fast enough. I've said it before, I'm an impatient man. I want this team to win. And I think that we have a really good chance to be a quite good team this year."
"If we stay healthy, I think we'll be in the right spot at the end of the year," Gase said. "If we lost a bunch of really good players, our probability goes down."
Sigh. So much for throwing caution to the wind. So much for firing up a downtrodden fan base that hasn't watched the Jets in the playoffs in any of the last eight seasons, and incredibly hasn't seen a home playoff game since 2003.
About the closest anyone came this week to even mild bravado was when Johnson said "Look, if we win a Lombardi trophy, I'll wear it around like a crown until people are sick of me."
That strange image is closer to becoming reality than any of the Jets are willing to admit publicly. These Jets are ready. The pieces are in place. They absolutely should be considered a playoff contender.
There's no reason to hide from that. They should embrace it.


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With an abundance of fresh summer fruit and veggies in my house these days, I knew I wanted to do some baking this week. I could not decide whether I wanted to bake banana bread or zucchini muffins or blueberry muffins. My indecisiveness led to this delicious combination of everything. Today I am sharing these Blueberry, Banana Carrot and Zucchini Squares with you. Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday.
Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares
With all of the summer fruit and veggies in great supply, there is no need to settle for just one or even two. This is basically a use up everything in your fridge recipe. Because everything is so ripe and tasty, I've used very little sugar in this recipe. So it's basically like eating a salad. LOL
I've tried experimenting with different flours for baking without much luck. I find using almond flour tends to give breads and muffins a heavy, dense texture. For these Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares I used regular white flour. Feel free to substitute with your flour of choice.
Some people tend not to like the word "moist" but seriously baked goods are supposed to be moist right? The Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares are definitely moist and taste even better the second day. They can also be cut and frozen to enjoy later.
Other recipes you might enjoy: Savory Squash and Sun dried tomato bread, and Apple Zucchini Muffins
- 1 extra large egg
- 1/4 C brown sugar
- 1/3 C vegetable oil
- 1/2 C of sour cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 C flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large very ripe banana-smashed
- 1 C fresh blueberries
- 3/4 C shredded zucchini
- 3/4 C shredded carrots
- 1/2 C chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350
- Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray
- In a large mixing bowl add: egg, sugar, oil, sour cream and vanilla whisk to combine
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and mix to combine
- Add carrots, zucchini, bananas
- Sprinkle a bit of flour onto the blueberries before adding them into the mix
- Gently combine
- Pour into baking pan
- Bake for 25 min, cool and serve
As I could not decide between muffins and bread, I went with squares to mix it up a bit. Perfect for a post workout snack or afternoon pick me up snack. Loaded with fruits and veggies you can't go wrong!


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New to the market, former Health Centre in Coolaney, Co. Sligo. This property is 1,920 sqft and is located on a large 1.1 acre site. The accommodation comprises of ground floor 4 rooms, and 4 rooms on first floor.
While there is work to be carried out on the property it has alot of potential.
This small sum lets us know that you are genuinely enquiring and not a computer trying to send excess amounts of spam to our email account.


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Optherium: A New Era of Global Finance
Featured – The blockchain industry is currently going through dramatic changes associated with technological growth and legal regulations. Due to the fact that the industry is in its infancy, it undoubtedly possesses some risks in the form of different vulnerabilities. We have seen this recently with Bitcoin Core.
Those problems, however, are being eliminated by the implementation of new security standards in the form of a decentralized ecosystem, powered by a company called Optherium.
Optherium, a Blockchain-as-a-service provider for Fortune 500 companies, aims to help different financial institutions, banks, companies and corporations with their financial operations. This new platform will provide a way to send and receive money, using peer-to-peer technology to dramatically lower transaction costs and ensure speeds that up until now have been unheard of.
Currently, the project has successfully acquired Foreign Exchange Licenses, a Lichtenstein Bank License, and it is compliant with SEC Regulation D.
Optherium will also provide revolutionary security, in order to prevent the theft of cryptocurrencies and sensitive information. All of this is backed by Dynamic Biometrics and the MultiDecentralized Private Blockchains Network. So, how will these technologies improve the financial industry?
Delivering New Security Standards
In aiding the financial industry, Optherium has developed a MultiDecentralized Ecosystem, which provides a high level of security and scalability. Moreover, Optherium will work as an intermediary between clients and banks, providing seamless and high-speed crypto-to-fiat operations. The importance of this cannot be overstated, as there is currently no competitive crypto-to-fiat intermediary that can provide the needed security and flexibility in financial operations.
Optherium's Ecosystems consist of Private Blockchains, which provide several important services inside the platform itself: a Decentralized Exchange, Key Recovery Service, Wallet Provider service, Know Your Customer Service, and B2B and B2C platforms.
Optherium already offers these features inside a reliable, fully-functioning multicurrency wallet called VivusPay, which is connected directly to the banking system and Optherium's decentralized exchange, Bitcrox.io.
This will open doors for a variety of businesses and clients seeking a place to safely store and manage cryptocurrencies, with access to the assets and the platform itself protected with MultiSecure Technology™ and Dynamic Biometrics™.
Considering these technological improvements, many businesses will be able to avoid huge transaction fees and make payments almost instantly, ensuring a high level of sensitive data security. There won't be a problem associated with credit card data theft or identity theft, which will save billions of dollars worldwide every year.
Dynamic Biometrics Changes the Game
Considering the fact that every year hackers steal billions of dollars in cryptocurrencies from exchanges and user's wallets, the Blockchain field has to be modernized.
Optherium's Ecosystem has a flawless defense mechanism against the theft of sensitive information, making it almost impossible to steal cryptocurrency. Moreover, if the client loses their private key, it can be easily restored via a special Key Recovery Service, which uses biometric data as a core component of the verification process.
The Dynamic Biometrics™ system uses specific biometric data (fingerprint, voice, dynamic facial movement, retina etc.) and stores it fragmentary across multiple private blockchains. Retrieval is invoked only via the special digital key assigned to the biometric data, which decrypts it in the process of verification.
Moreover, the system continuously distorts the biometric data, making it useless to steal even a fragment of it or the key itself which unlocks this data. All fragments of the Biometric Template™ will be different almost every time. On top of that, data fragments are scattered across different private blockchains. This makes Optherium very resistant to different types of hacking attacks. Every time the customer wants to access the products offered on the platform; they have to pass the KYC service, which involves the whole biometric verification process.
Optherium truly pushes new standards on the cryptocurrency market, providing financial institutions and businesses with working tools, allowing them to not only store crypto assets securely, but use a payment ecosystem that is capable of more than 100,000 transactions a second. The ITO has already been launched, with registration for the whitelist sale starting from October 5th.
Optherium has already successfully raised $3,000,000 on a seed round, most of which was put straight back into the development of the product. The project has already become a member of the Linux Foundation and Hyperledger.
Currently, the Optherium Ecosystem can be considered as one of the most secure and technologically advanced on the market. In the next couple of years, the Ecosystem will be implemented globally across different B2B companies, taking the financial industry to a whole new level.
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Polyester-cotton TC fabric can not only highlight the style of polyester but also the strength of cotton fabric to a certain extent. Under normal circumstances, it will have good elasticity and wear resistance in both dry and wet conditions. Its dimensional stability, shrinkage, and high tensile strength , not easy to wrinkle, easy to wash, fast drying characteristics, can not use high temperature ironing and boiling water soaking.
To a certain extent, polyester-cotton TC fabrics mainly refer to polyester-cotton blended fabrics with polyester as the main component, and textiles woven from 60%-67% polyester and 33%-40% cotton blended yarns. Polyester and cotton fabrics are commonly referred to as cotton.
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Polyester-cotton TC fabric is used as a mixed-fiber fabric to a certain extent, so that the interior of the product will contain a large amount of cotton fiber, in which the fabric dye ability is very good, so the color of its fabric is very bright, to a certain extent It looks very beautiful and beautiful. In the production of people with purpose, the brightness and color saturation of the product are increased. The product color is very comfortable to open.
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Officer Alric Moore, Garry Dresser, Glenn D. Hauze, and Joseph E. Hlafka
Four Officers Wounded In Gun Fight October 31, 1974 Officer Alric Moore The streets of West Baltimore were almost deserted as Officer Alric K. Moore, of the Western District began trying-up doors on his post in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 31, 1974. While approaching a bar in the 1600 block of West Baltimore Street he noticed that the side door was ajar. Closer examination revealed fresh pry marks and he immediately called for back-up units. When other officers arrived they discovered that the juke box and other items had been removed. Further investigation revealed a trail of scuff marks, left by the heavy record player, leading down the alley to the rear porch of a house on Fayette Street. Officer Garry Dresser With the front of the building covered Officer Gary W. Dresser and Officer Moore approached the closed door that partly blocked by the stolen juke box. As they got onto the porch of the darkened house rapid-fire gun shots rang out from inside striking Officer Moore in the right shoulder and wounding Officer Dresser in the hand as he dove for cover.
As Officer Dresser helped the wounded Officer out of the line of fire Officer Glenn D. Hauze was hit in the right shoulder by a second burst of gunfire as he rushed to their aid. "Medal of Honor Recipient" Officer Glenn Hauze Back-up units responded quickly and tightly sealed off the area. The gunman moved from one window to another firing short bursts from his semi-automatic 45 caliber rifle, as the officers returned fire and Officers Hauze and Moore were rushed to the hospital. One of the bursts struck Officer Joseph E. Hlafka wounding him in the jaw, back shoulder and both arms as he took up a position in a near-by yard. Officer Hlafka was removed and rushed to an area hospital as the officers returned fire and attempted to talk the suspect out of the house. The suspect moved to the front and officers continued to ask him to surrender and throw his weapon out. Soon the semi-automatic was dropped from a second floor window. It rested on the front steps as officers cautiously approached the front door. As they edged towards the entrance the suspect yelled, "put your guns away and I'll give up." Officer Charles Thrush holstered his service revolver and advised the suspect that he was going to handcuff him. As Officer Thrush walked towards him, the gunman grabbed the semi-automatic rifle lying next to the steps. Sergeant Anthony Sarro, of the Southwestern District, warned Officer Thrush, who dove for cover, and as the suspect began to raise the weapon Sergeant Sarro fired one round from his shotgun.
Officer Joseph Hlafka The suspect then dropped his weapon and retreated back into the house. After the other occupants of the dwelling came out, the officers entered the premises. The suspect was found dead in the hallway on the third floor. A search of the house revealed a recently stolen 357 magnum revolver. The weapon had been taken in an assault and robbery the day before in the 2000 block of W. Pratt Street. Officers Dresser and Hauze were treated at area hospitals and released. Officer Moore and HIafka were admitted to Bon Secours Hospital.
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A while ago I blogged about how our Ops code deploys on commit, and how Octopus Deploy, PoshServer and Github form that chain. In the comments it was rightly mentioned that "just because its code written by Ops, that doesn't mean it shouldn't have automated tests, nor CI". This is absolutely true. Testing is a... Continue Reading →
Innovation Day August 2015 : Dance To Deploy
Every quarter, we at Domain Tech put aside our usual workloads of making Domain awesome, and have a couple of days of making Domain even more awesomer*. Everyone breaks off into teams and gets a couple of days to work on their own blue-sky, big-thinking, innovative ideas. Sometimes they're enhancements to how Domain already works,... Continue Reading →
A clutch of Octopodes: Moving to Octopus Deploy 3.0 HA Edition
As you probably know if you've ever read this blog before, we're enthusiastic users of Octopus Deploy here at Domain. Octopus is an integral part of our CI/CD pipeline, is invoked automatically on every AWS Autoscaling event, and has even become our go-to command and control system for our server fleet. So when the guys... Continue Reading →
Deploy on-merge in Domain's DevOps repositories
One of the neatest features of Domain's Continuous Delivery pipeline is the ability to deploy code on-merge. It's something that our .NET applications and microservices have had for over a year now, and it's something I was slightly jealous of as an Ops guy. Here's how it works in the .NET pipeline A developer works... Continue Reading →
Canary Deployments at Domain
One of our core goals is to ship software to production as soon as impossible. However, in doing so we need to ensure that our websites and apps remain stable and that we minimise the number of bugs that creep in. Paul recently blogged about our Feature Flagging framework which is one tool we have to... Continue Reading →
OctopusDeploy as Command And Control
In the modern world of highly-automated cloud-based infrastructure it's increasingly difficult to justify logging on to servers remotely to troubleshoot or carry out configuration tasks. And in a highly-scalable world where there may be tens or even hundreds of servers in a given environment, carrying out tasks manually is a laughable concept. "Ho ho ho"... Continue Reading →
Robot Army v2.5
Read previous posts on the Robot Army here and here. About a year or so back, The tech leadership team at Domain made a determined and bold step towards Continuous Delivery, MicroServices, DevOps and The Cloud. The road was - at first - filled with speedbumps, potholes, obstacles and impediments, but gradually we found our feet... Continue Reading →
Robot Army v2.0
I've written before on the topic of the Domain Robot Army - our AWS-based microservice cluster architecture. Well, the Robot Army has just gone v2.0. For those who haven't read the previous post, here's the high-level stuff. Robot Army 1.0 is our cloud server fleet, built on Powershell and CloudFormation, which provisions AWS Autoscaling groups and... Continue Reading →
The Sleepytime Protocol
Much has been written of our mighty Robot Army, and its never-ending quest to deliver high-quality, robust, scalable infrastructure to our developers. But even an army needs a rest now and again. So, using some fairly simple techniques, we put our Staging and UAT servers to sleep at night. Why ? Well, several reasons. First... Continue Reading →
Domain's Robot Army – CloudFormation, DSC and Octopus
Domain's Microservice Architecture - combined with a push to Continuous Delivery and cloud-based hosting - poses some infrastructure challenges. For example, in a world where a server cluster automatically scales up and adds new nodes based on demand, how does one ensure that the latest application code is on the new node when it arrives? And in... Continue Reading →


text: Competitive brain training made more fun. For those who enjoy one-upping random strangers from around the globe, Number Rumble is your go-to app. Of course, you can also one-up your friends, so there is broad appeal. Well crafted mini maths games with extra unlocks and game modes to keep it interesting. 8/10


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File Renamer Pro is an easy-to-use File Renamer allows you to rename multiple files and folders at once. It offers various ways of renaming the files, including uppercase, lowercase, file extension renaming, insertion, deletion, string replacements, sequential renaming and more.File Renamer Pro can rename MP3 files based on ID3 tag information(e.g artist name,title etc.).The program provides a preview of the new file names.It supports drag and drop.
Key Features:
-Batch File Renaming Rename multiple files,photos,web pages,music at once,preview changes before renaming.
-Batch Folders Renaming: Can process folder names in mass.
-Rename file extension: File extensions can be selectively renamed, allowing bulk re-association of multiple files.
-Convert file case: Upcase, Lowcase file names or extension.
-Insert string: insert string in existing file names starting at any character positions you like.
-Delete string : delete parts of file names starting at a specific character position from which you select how many characters to delete from that position.
-String Replacement: Search for a certain string within filenames and replace it with another string.
-Sequential Renaming: Sequential Renaming will add a sequence of numbers to your filenames.
-Rename MP3 files: Tag and rename multiple MP3 files according to their tag information(ID3 tags) !.
-Filelist renaming: Renaming using a list of filenames.
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To integrate QuickScrum with your GitLab repository,
1. Click on Admin and select Project Admin.
2. Select Integration tab from the options on extreme left.
3. Click on GitLab.
4. Enter URL, Application ID & Secret ID.
Here, URL will be URL of your GitLab account.
Application ID & Secret ID needs to be generated.
To generate your Application ID & Secret ID,
· Go to your GitLab account and Sign in.
· Go to Profile dropdown and click on Settings.
· Select Applications tab as shown below.
· Give appropriate name.
· Enter Redirect URL as https://quickscrum.com/integration/GitLabResponse. This is pre-generated Redirect URL for
· Tick the option "api Access your API"
· Click on Save application.
· Once you save Application ID & Secret ID would be generated.
· Copy both Application ID & Secret ID and paste in QuickScrum's GitLab integration settings.
5. Click on Connect.
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How to connect SwyxPhone L400, L420e, L420s and L440 to SwyxWare (kb2778)
The information in this article applies to:
- SwyxWare v4.30
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SummarySwyxWare v4.31 supports the new phone types L400, L420e, L420s and L440. This article explains how to connect those phones to SwyxWare of that version.
Please note, these phone types currently do not support QoS marks (IEEE 802.1p). SwyxPhone L400-L440 need to be connected to switch ports that send Ethernet frames without IEEE 802.1p-marks. In non switched networks all devices (PCs, phones) that have traffic with SwyxPhone L400-L440, may not use IEEE 802.1p-marked frames.
PhoneController service
SwyxPhone of the above mentioned types no longer support the automatic configuration of the PhoneManager address through DHCP oder DNS, as SwyxPhone L420 does. To avoid the manual configuration on each phone, SwyxWare has been extended by the new service called "SwyxPhoneController".
The PhoneController distributes from a central point in the network the IP address of the PhoneManager to the SwyxPhones, such that they connect to their PhoneManager on startup. In the SwyxWare Administration you can configure the required parameters and start the scan, i.e. the search for the SwyxPhone devices of the above mentioned types.
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Recommendations for SwyxPhone L400:
- Use DHCP to assign IP addresses to the phone. As the network settings are hard to verify and to modify the usage of static IP addresses is disadviced.
- Use the automatic SwyxPhone login. As the currentlly logged in user is not visible on the phone, it is useless to use the phone with changing users.
- Start the SwyxWare Administration. Open in the server properties the "PhoneController" tab.
- Enter the IP address range from which the DHCP server takes the IP addresses for the phones.
- Determine how long the PhoneController should search for new SwyxPhones within the network.
- Start the search clicking the "Start" button.
- Connect one or more SwyxPhone of the above mentioned types to the LAN and to the power supply. All LEDs of the SwyxPhone go on for short and stay off for about two minutes.
L400: Afterwards all LEDs go on.
L420e,L420s,L440: The display shows alternating the following two messages 'No gateway address' und 'No subscriber number'.
This state should not hold for more than 30 seconds. Otherwise verify the PhoneController settings and reactivate it if necessary.
- Subsequently all LEDs should start to blink (L400) or the display shows "Benutzer ?, PIN:_" (L420s, L420e, L440). You are in the PIN entry mode.
- Enter the PIN of the user account you want to assign to the phone and commit the PIN pressing the #-key.


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I love the Sony A5100 for vlogging but it really needs to be updated by Sony. (Sony A5200?) However, it seems that the line has went into the dark. The good news is that Sony's research and development team is known for surprises. Who actually expected the Sony A99 II this year? Not me!
I get that they want to throw their energy into the Sony A6000 line of APSC but there are just some things about the Sony A5100 that people need that can't be done on the Sony A6500. It sucks but that is the truth.
The main draw of the Sony A5100 that needs to be updated is that screen that goes all the way up. It is a need, not a want, for vloggers.
Sony A5200: What I am looking for
There is a few things that I would like to see. The Sony A5100 is quite good but it could use some improvements as well.
- 60fps at full 4k recording
- Better handle of low light
- Autofocus system of Sony A6500
- Better dynamic range
- Built in timelapse option
I really do like the current model but it has some minor issues. I really would like to see the 60fps at 4k. There is cameras going this now. There is no reason that the new Sony A5200 could not also do it.
While not a "requirement," I do not see a reason that they could not put the same sensor in the Sony A6500 in the Sony A5200. It would mean better images at a higher resolution.
The need for the Autofocus system and dynamic range is also a critical need in the Sony A5200. This is where the Sony A5100 falls.
I really would like to see a Sony built timelapse application that is built into the camera. Nikon and Canon has been doing it for years. There is no reason that Sony can't do it too.
Will we get it?
Who knows what Sony will do any these days but it is very possible. The vlogging scence is growing and it is a large group of people that want to spend money on cameras for their needs. Some people just do not want the Sony RX100 V. It is a great camera but I want the power of the APSC sensor.
I am a huge fan of the Sony A5000 line. I have the Sony Nex 5T, Sony A5000 and the Sony A5100. They are all amazing but there reahttps://lastkodiak.com/sony-nex-5t-initial-thoughts/lly needs to be an update if you ask me.
I can only hope that Sony will give us what we need to make better videos in the future. Hope is all we have.


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"Draw the Line Midwest" shines spotlight on remapping, seeks greater public involvement in traditionally secretive process of drawing political boundaries
March 15, 2011
Chicago – Civic engagement and community organizations in six Midwest states today announced they will implement a coordinated campaign to transform redistricting—the way electoral district lines are drawn—by shining an ongoing spotlight on the process, pushing for increased public participation and greater protection of minority voting rights in the creation of new political maps, and proposing alternatives to plans working their way through state legislatures.
Draw the Line Midwest, the nation's first regional redistricting reform campaign, is a collaboration of the Midwest Democracy Network—an alliance of 25 groups advocating for political reform, civil rights, and other interests in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, with technical support from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School.
Redistricting occurs once every ten years, after the decennial Census, and can have a profound impact on whether communities can elect representatives of their choice who are responsive to their concerns, but this building-block of our democracy has traditionally been exploited for political gain.
In most jurisdictions in the United States, incumbent lawmakers have the power to draw the district lines. Districts can be drawn to give one political party a distinct voting advantage over others. In addition, candidates or incumbents can be cut out of or crowded into a district, either to force candidates out of office or to force specific candidates to compete against each other. Racial and ethnic communities can be split across multiple districts, so as to dilute their voting strength, or they may be packed into one district, thereby limiting the number of elected officials they can select. The federal Voting Rights Act prohibits practices that deny minority voters an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect candidates of their choice. Nonetheless, voters have frequently experienced discrimination and unfairness as a result of partisan- or incumbent-oriented redistricting processes or a lack of awareness about the needs of specific communities.
"It's time to change the focus of redistricting from preserving partisan majorities, protecting incumbents, and diluting votes of minority communities to ensuring that voters get the fairest and best possible representation in state legislatures and the U.S. House of Representatives," said Leah Rush, the Network's executive director. "This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to transform a system that lets lawmakers choose their constituents, when it should be the other way around."
As part of the campaign, Network partners in each state will team up with the Public Mapping Project and Metro Chicago Information Center to launch District Builder, a unique web-based, open-source software. This tool will allow citizens and advocacy groups to draw their own district maps or map individual communities on the web and is a new and important component for getting people involved. It is expected to be available and free to use in each of the six states by April.
The Public Mapping Project is led by Dr. Michael McDonald, associate professor at George Mason University, and Dr. Micah Altman, senior research scientist at Harvard University. Both are nonresident senior fellows at the Brookings Institution.
Each state participating in the Draw the Line Midwest campaign features its own redistricting coalition and its own plan for how best to achieve the goal of greater public scrutiny of the process and increased public participation. Activities include establishing citizen redistricting commissions, public meetings, panel discussions and map-drawing competitions.
"This campaign is unique because, together, we are prying open doors that, in the past, have appeared to be locked. When lines are manipulated, voters are manipulated. Now is the time to for voters to draw the line – both figuratively and literally," said Catherine Turcer, director of the Ohio Citizen Action's Money in Politics Project.
While the state campaigns will serve as a public interest counterweight to legislative redistricting processes, organizations involved in the Draw the Line campaign are open to working collaboratively with legislatures on meaningful public participation in redistricting.
"By gathering input in a genuine way—perhaps even through our individual state campaigns—legislative mapmakers have an opportunity to demonstrate they're serious when they talk about being more open and transparent about 2011 redistricting," said Cindi Canary, executive director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. "But legislative invitations for public participation must be real, not illusory. Regardless, our state coalitions will be there every step of the way on behalf of voters to pursue a government that fairly and honestly represents them."
The Brennan Center for Justice created resources for the state coalitions and publishes tools for nationwide use, including a redistricting guide specifically designed for the news media. The media guide can be accessed at www.brennancenter.org/content/resource/a_media_guide_to_redistricting.
Initial funding for the campaign and for the Midwest Democracy Network has been provided by the Joyce Foundation. The redistricting campaign concept was developed by the late Larry Hansen, former vice president at Joyce and director of its Money and Politics Program.
State-Specific Activities and Contacts for Draw the Line Campaign
Each state is engaging in its own activities for the Draw the Line campaign. Here are some examples of what states will be doing in the coming months:
- The Illinois coalition drafted a model transparency bill and concept maps to highlight state legislative districts. The maps will be presented at public forums throughout the state to inform, educate and engage citizens, making it more difficult for legislators to hide their redistricting plans.
- In Indiana, coalition members recently established a Citizen's Redistricting Commission made up of Democrats, Republicans, Independents and Libertarians. This commission will hold public hearings around the state on the redistricting process and monitor the drawing of new maps by the Indiana General Assembly.
- The Michigan Redistricting Collaborative, composed of business, labor and public interest groups across the state, will urge lawmakers and county redistricting commissions around the state to make their decisions more accountable, transparent and open to public involvement.
- The Minnesota coalition is engaging and educating communities around the state about redistricting, working with lawmakers to make the current legislative process more transparent and open to citizen input, and evaluating opportunities for long-term legislative reform.
- In Ohio, coalition members are replicating a successful 2009 online mapping competition that invited the public to demonstrate how congressional districts could be drawn to meet specific criteria. In the three winning plans, the majority of districts were competitive for either party—a stark departure from the districts typically drawn by legislators.
- The Wisconsin coalition is working to build greater public awareness of the importance of redistricting at all levels of government and to encourage citizen engagement in the redistricting process. A locally focused effort will provide community members with software and training to draw and present maps to legislators, ensuring underrepresented communities are actively involved in the process at the aldermanic and local levels. A statewide Citizens Panel will educate the general public, monitor state and congressional redistricting, and review and submit mapping alternatives to the Legislature.


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Why do we bother to follow accounts on Twitter? It's a good question. I can tell you the reasons I don't and the reasons I do.
I don't do it for my Twitter stream.
Every Twitter account I follow will come up in my Twitter stream, so why would I follow 200,000 accounts for a stream that you could barely read? The solution to this problem is to make topical lists (or follow someone else's list): I use lists to listen to what people are saying on certain subjects.
I put nearly every account I follow in a list, Microbiology; SciComm & Communications; News & Politics etc., and, here's the best part: Even if I unfollow the account it is still in a list so I can keep 'listening'.
I do it to show my support
I do it to show my support but mainly to interact with certain accounts.
No matter what your reason for following people, whether to gain more Klout, to look more influential, people are always looking for a bigger and broader network of accounts, of people to influence.
Reasons I follow Twitter accounts:
- I support a 'follow-back' so we can both get more followers, but mostly…
- So I can converse more often with that account. It's a good way to keep in touch
- Accounts I follow come up in the highlights notifications I subscribe to: "X and Y have all Tweeted about Z"
Who do I follow?
I follow any account which:
- Tweets my stuff, – we like the same things so I follow back
- Favourites my Tweets – thanks for bookmarking – we have similar interest foci
- reTweets – if we're Tweeting the same stuff we should find similar things of interest
- Follows me – I always follow back, unless that account is obviously Spam. I can always unfollow later


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Staying Strong In Your Journey Don't throw in the towel! Don't give in! Believe me I know its tough and their WILL be road blocks and bumps to sway you off course , But you have to stay the course shake it off and move on. You want to reach your goal right? Right! Me… Continue reading Keep Fighting The Fight
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It's a Full Moon Time to Transplant
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Are you ready? Have your supplies? Did you study up? Theirs a lot to think about when it come to chickens , Believe me I'm learning fast! I'm that new chicken mom readying , reading and asking a lot of questions! First of all decide where are you getting your chicks? Ordering chicks, hatching some… Continue reading So You Want To Be A Chicken Moma
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The Added Values of IRENE:
The capacity calculation forms the heart of IRENE Pro. IRENE Pro ST is the basic module for the calculation and analysis of your gas networks. This module calculates the pressure drops, direction of flow, gas velocities and flows in your pipe network. IRENE Pro is an extensive and user-friendly software package, developed by Kiwa Technology, to analyse the supply and capacity in your gas networks. This makes IRENE Pro an important support tool for the installation and management of your gas networks. It also provides you with valuable information to support your asset management. IRENE Pro is suitable for calculating small gas grids of a few hundred or a few thousand pipelines up to large networks of more than 1,000,000 pipelines. The software can also calculate networks for biogas, green gas, hydrogen and CO2, as well as natural gas. IRENE Pro combines all the knowledge and experience of Kiwa Technology in one complete analysis tool. IRENE Pro is easy to use and quick to learn, and to this end, a comprehensive manual is available.
IRENE Pro is both powerful and user-friendly. IRENE Pro combines all the knowledge and experience from the earlier versions of IRENE into one new analysis tool.
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In the 2013-2015 World Service Publication detailing the programs of Quota International's Hand-In-Hand programs, QI of Davao City proposed to launch a feeding program for a local kindergarten that served 200 children. Guided by that hope and through their hard work and generous donations from fellow Quotarians, that program has become a reality!
In fulfilling this mission, October proved to be extra busy for Club President Nilda L. Escalante and her hardworking team as they were able to conduct six feeding programs at the kindergarten in just the one month. Now with their stomachs full of nutritious meals, the kindergarten children can focus on learning.
QI of Davao City has also donated tables, chairs, and books for the school's library. Hand in hand, Quotarians have helped make this program a success!


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Maspalomas is part of the Maspalomas – Costa Canaria tourist town, an area commonly referred as Maspalomas (a concept known by locals as el Sur, meaning the South) which also includes the nearby town of San Agustín, Playa del Inglés and Meloneras. Located on the southernmost tip of Gran Canaria, it is the largest tourist town in the Canary Islands. Maspalomas is part of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Unlike the Resort-like development model later extended to other locations in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean, Maspalomas has a personality on its own, as it evolved into a fully equipped town much closer to the "touristic" concept of destinations like Palm Springs, California or Palm Beach, Florida. It has a variety of infrastructure and public institutions rarely seen in other touristic areas, including hospitals and private clinics, local and foreign schooling institutions (Spanish, English and Swedish schools), shopping & convention centres, casinos, English-language cinema, golf courses, sports centers, thematic parks and a Summer University (in collaboration with the university of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, mainly focused on tourism-related activities). Maspalomas serves as the base for Gran Canaria's only English language newspaper.
It has a wide range of accommodation on offer (3*, 4*, 5* and Luxury Hotels, Beach Resorts, Boutique and Thematic Hotels, Bungalows and apartments), although the urbanism concept speaks of an horizontal expansion (Bungalows) rather than high rises. The area includes the Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas, which constitutes the main landmark of Gran Canaria. Much appreciated as a winter destination for foreign tourists, mostly from north-European countries (Sweden, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, etc.), it remains as the largest tourist destination in the Canary Islands
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In his book, First Passage, author Elias Kulukundis examines the duality of the life of a Greek-American child of immigrants, while coming of age.
Meet Elias Kulukundis
The name Kulukundis may ring a bell. Perhaps you've read Elias' books, or possibly you're wondering, "Is he one of those Kulukundises?" As a matter of fact he is, and because of that, it was assumed he would go into the family business. He told me in a previous interview, that when he told his parents that he wanted to be a writer, their response was definitely not what he'd hoped. He explained that because of the fact that his father was in the shipping business, that's what was expected of him — and nothing less.
Like many Greek-Americans born to immigrant parents, he straddles two worlds — often contradictory. He actually straddles three — the third being the high society world of wealthy parents, being the heir to a shipping business, and all the expectations thereof.
Born in London and raised in Rye, NY, his family moved to the States, just after the start of WWII. Elias traces his Greek roots to Kasos, though his parents were actually born on the island of Syros.
He was educated at the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy, and Harvard University. His first book, The Feasts of Memory: A Journey to a Greek Island, part autobiography, part travelogue, was first published in 1967.
Next came the The Amorgos Conspiracy, published in 2013. It's a fascinating, intriguing thriller — a true story — as Elias risked his life to rescue his father-in-law, George Mylonas, Minister of Education in George Papadreou's government, who was exiled after the 1967 coup.
Inspiration for First Passage
Elias said that his first book is the story about "everything that didn't happen to me"; First Passage is about everything that did. He spoke about what inspired the book.
In the late 1990s, he wanted to write fiction. He read a book that said that one should prepare to write fiction by writing a memoir, a factual account of at least 10,000 words. This activity was supposed to "get all the reality out of your system so that you could begin to invent." He didn't stop when he was reached the goal; soon he was at 100,000 words. Now, nearly 20 years later, he has completed an autobiography. First Passage is the first volume, to be followed by Bold Coasts — A Life's Adventure in a Greek Shipping Family. The Greek version, which combines both volumes, will be released in 2016 by Ekdoseis Potamos in Athens.
First Passage
Elias tells the story of his developmental years, from Greece, to England to the US;to boarding school, and all the ups and downs of a rich boy trying to find his own way, despite his parents' plans. He says this tome is a prelude to the "struggles of maturity" revealed in Bold Coasts.
"It's about my days in school and college, when I tried to reconcile my Greek heritage with my American education. The subtitle of the book is Navigating the Straits Between Greece and America, and crossing those straits can be tricky."
Review of First Passage
Greek-American children of immigrants will certainly relate to the struggle of straddling two cultures, and trying to find where they fit. Our rich, storied culture is an amazing blessing, but often clashes with American ideals; every "something-hyphen American" will face this at some point– trying to figure out who they are within this context.
At the same time, all young people — rich or poor — go through a rite of passage: to try to forge their own path in a world that is different from that of their parents, and attempting to balance their hopes and dreams with their parents' expectations.
Young Elias has little guidance, and he's caught in the melee. Who is he? Is he more Greek? More American? Somewhere in the middle? And what does that mean? Juxtapose that with the added dimension of the expectations he faces as the scion of a wealthy family, and you have a most interesting tale, with elements relatable to all children of immigrants.
First Passage, and all of Elias' books, are available on Amazon and at www.eliaskulukundis.com.
First Passage
By: Elias Kulukundis
Publisher: G.C. ELEFTHEROUDAKIS; 1st edition (2015)


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I have a certain tendency for obsession. If I really like something, I want to know everything about it and become the number-one fan of it, and I want the world to know. I can cite a half-dozen examples of this phenomenon off the top of my head.
Harry Potter: read every book, sorted myself into Ravenclaw, got upset at the movies for leaving out important details.
Kristen Wiig: watched SNL religiously, mimicked her characters' voices to an exhausting extent, aspired to become her best friend.
My obsessions go on and on. Recently, though, I have tapped in to a new fixation- The U.S. of A.
Now, don't get me wrong, I've always loved being an American, but until a recent lecture in my US history class, I have never felt this patriotic. We've been discussing the WWI era and how US propaganda was everywhere- in movies, songs, posters, commercials- all publicizing how great America was and how each citizen was vital to the success of the nation.
However, my reaction to this information was a bit unusual. I immediately felt like we, as a nation, have a problem. Why don't we have the same stuff going around today?!
There is not enough nationalism in America at this moment in time. It is apparent to me in every awkward silence during first period, as a host of students stare in apathetic silence while the pledge is recited. This is a major dilemma.
Okay, okay- let me simmer down for a moment here. I know you think I'm crazy, but just picture this: You're back in the 1910s. Every woman in the neighborhood is planting a Victory Garden, posters of Uncle Sam claim building walls, and an American flag is raised in almost every front yard. It's not exactly a fearful display. On the contrary- it almost seems beautiful.
Why shouldn't we be this patriotic today? Our country faces domestic turmoil because we can't decide if we want the government to control us or leave us alone altogether. It is often said in bipartisan corners of our capital that we must remember how much we as a nation have in common; but that's easy to forget when our society seems so determined to dissociate from the single concrete thing that we share. A little boost of patriotism would rejoin the severed ties that politics in this nation are so apt to create.
I'll go a step further. I wouldn't mind being brainwashed with some American propaganda. Now- you think I'm crazy again. But I'm not talking about the 'summer camps' of the Third Reich here. When I went to a leadership seminar at Texas Tech last summer, they taught us the Tech fight song, complete with hand motions and a spirited jaunt on the football field. It was shameless self-promotion, butI soaked it all in; as though I actually went there. I felt like I was a part of a larger community, and even though I don't necessarily want to go to Tech, I loved every minute of it.
And this is a college we're talking about. Sure, there are people and ideas on that campus that I wouldn't agree with, but it felt great to be unified by something larger than mere individuals. Furthermore, no one seems to be troubled by the passion that young people are apt to show for their alma mater; in fact, our society practically encourages it. Yet how can we care so much for something so trite? If we are encouraged to become rabid supporters of the small corner of the world that is 'college', it only seems fitting that every American should be America's #1 fan. We don't always support what America does in the wider world, but it's a cause we're dedicating ourselves to as up-and-coming citizens. We want to see it work. And we don't come any closer to that goal by demonstrating perpetual distaste and apathy for the nation that we call home.
Whether that change comes through the inspiring content of editorials such as these (wink, nudge) or by an explosion of that good old-fashioned American propaganda, the truth of the matter remains. It's time for America to get hyped up.


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25th President - RAY G. JONES, 1961-1962
October 6, 1961 - President Ray Jones welcomed members to the White Elephant in Inglewood. Lynn Compton, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, spoke on the Putney Murder case and the importance of fingerprints. Ray Jones composed an Oath of Membership and new members Gilbert Munday, Virgil Hansen and Robert Black were sworn in. Discussions were started about the possible membership of a female Deputy.
April 7, 1962 - Bill Purdie welcomed members to Kern County for a North-South Meeting. Veteran's Memorial Hall was the site for the meeting and Past President Carl Hartmeyer attended with members from the North. Judge H. L. Howden was the speaker with "Belly Dancers" providing the entertainment.
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The natural beauty of Vietnam is undeniable. Vietnam's resilience to foreign invasion, colonial rule and civil war is evident in the mood of its people and the permanent inheritance of its ancient monuments and temples. Walking through the markets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi is where we capture the energy of Vietnam, but once outside the cities, traditional rural villages and mountain forests, is where we will find the true soul of this country.
This trip has been specially designed to be able to walk in remote areas and away from normal tourism, where we can find different ethnic groups that have long refuge in these valleys. We will also go to the most hidden area of Halong Bay, to escape the crowd of tourist cruises that invade it, and thus we can enjoy the exotic beauty of this bay full of more thousand characteristic and peculiar barren islands, which we have seen in so many pictures.
Departure from Turkish flight, which will take us to Hanoi, with a single stopover in Istanbul
Arrival at the 16: 00 in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel and rest of the free afternoon to stroll through its fascinating streets.
After breakfast, private vehicle transfer to Hoang Su Phi, rural area of the province of HaGiang, was one of the last provinces to open up for tourism. We will enjoy a beautiful landscape along the route with the possibility to find different ethnic minority peoples who have settled in the area and who are masters of rice fields that have been recognized as a national heritage by the Ministry of Culture. We will reach the town where we will stay in the afternoon. This sustainable accommodation is located in the heart of the Song Chay Mountains, next to Yunnan. This natural fortress has been a refuge for many ethnic groups. Rest of the afternoon to walk around the area and rest, before the walk begins tomorrow morning. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 310 km 7 traffic hours.
We started our trekking for 6 days. This day we will go to the nearby mountains in the middle of tropical forests and rice terraces. At noon we will stop in a village of the Red Dao to eat in a family house. In the afternoon we will continue for more terraces where the abundance of water has allowed the growth of lush tea trees. We will arrive to another town of the Red Dao after a two-hour tour that will allow us to discover the local vegetation, meet with the local population and observe them in their daily activities. Later we will reach a village of Tai ethnic group. A family will wait for us for dinner and for lodging. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 15 km 5-6 hours. + 400m / -200m
We will walk through the valley of Piao Tung passing through some farms, on the mountain and always near the water, through a landscape of rice fields. The mountain where Tu Kiu Liu Song Chay rises is populated mainly with Hmong Hoa Man Ta Pa, Taysir, Yao long tunic and Nung Inh. Tonight we will be with a Yao long-tunic family Nam Ai. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 15 km 5-6 hours.
We will cross the Nam Bac river. Going north-west to Ho Thau. The path goes through terraces of rice and bamboos, bordering streams, while houses scattered throughout the landscape. We will enter the forest and reach the heart of the massif. The area of Mount Ki Liou Tu is the source of the Song Chay River, the main inhabitants are mostly Hmong Hoa, Man Ta Pa and Nung. We will spend the afternoon with the local family, we will eat with them and we will also spend the night there. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 15 km 5-6 hours.
After breakfast, we will walk again through fields of cassava, forests and plantations of tea. This path will take us to the heart of the Song Chay massif where there are the Hmong Hoas de Che La. Of Hmong, they often call Meo, referring to their agility similar to the mountain cat (Meo in Vietnamese means cat). We will sleep at the Nung's house. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 15 km 5-6 hours. + 200m / -400m
The path goes down to the valley between cultivated terraces. Arrival in the afternoon to the village of Na Chen. We are less than 10 kilometers from Yunnan, on the entire Nung territory. The Nungs are one of the ethnic groups of the ancient Thai nation. Their houses are sober, have little furniture out of loom and a few baskets. On the other hand, Nung women are undoubtedly the most tasty Tonkin. Dressed in a "sampot", draped pants, a tight sleeve and a shiny color and a turban banded with a silver lining. Night in a H'mong house. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 5 hours, -300m
Last day of walking in these mountains of the north, near the borders of Yunnan. After reaching the valley and crossing the Song Amb river, our hike ends in the village of Tay Lou Namou. In the afternoon, we will discover the palace of H'mong King (old building built by French and Chinese). We will also take a light walk to visit Ban Pho, the town is the home of a flourishing minority. We will be invited to enter several local houses to drink some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk with them ... Night at Hotel 3 *. 6 hours, + 200m / -100m
Early in the morning, we will visit the Bac Ha market that is close to the hotel and that they do it only on Sundays (we agree this day on the program on Sunday). This Sunday market attended by many different ethnic groups, such as the Flower Hmong, Phu la, Black Dao, Tay and Nung minorities, gather to buy and sell local products that can not be found elsewhere. The market is always full, local products for sale or cheap are on horseback: pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, dogs and other animals. Next we will move to the city of Hanoi and then to Haiphong. Next to the fast local ferry we will arrive to Cat Ba Island. We will arrive at the hotel facing the sea on an island in front of Cat Ba. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 450 km 7 hours.
In the morning, transfer to the Cat Ba National Park. We will begin to walk through a cave that was very well camouflaged during the war. From here to jungle, forests, Lake of the Frog, we will cross almost all of the island to reach the remote village of Viet Hai at noon. Here we will have a good home-made meal with a local family. In the afternoon we will take a few bicycles and through valleys and rice fields we will arrive to the port where we will take a small ferry that will return us very close to the hotel, passing through incredible landscapes in the middle of these peculiar small islands, but high and sharp. Night at the hotel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walking distance: 10 km 4 hours.
This day we will take the boat again and cross over to Lan Ha Bay, we will visit the floating fishing villages where you can see the daily life of the fisherman throughout the year. We will continue sailing to go to the Ha Long Bay. We will feed on the boat. In the afternoon, we will continue crossing to Hang Ca, the possibility of kayaking with different caves that will take us to lakes in this labyrinth of limestone islands. After practicing the kayak, the boat will take us to the beach of the Three Peaches (Ba Trai Dao) to swim. Then we will return to the Beo Pier, transfer back to the hotel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In the morning we can relax on the beach of the hotel and then we will go to Hai Phong and Hanoi. Rest of the free day to stroll through the old part of the city. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Distance: 120 km 2 traffic hours.
After breakfast, we will explore the city with its most emblematic monuments. The day ends with a show of water puppets, with sketches about everyday life and the beliefs of rural people. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Free day in Hanoi, until it's time to take the return flight to the 22: 20. Night on the plane.
After spending the night of travel, we will arrive to Barcelona at 10 in the morning
Walking in the middle of rice fields and seeing the rural life of the different ethnic groups, it has been the best experience of the trip
Those people who are accustomed to walking in the mountains and who want to know this area quietly, walking and going through the most interesting places.
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Moderated, between 4 and 6 hours of walking at a slow pace.


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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming final season of CBS' Person of Interest. IGN revealed the exclusive trailer that showcases what is to come for the series' 13-episode final. Season.
The trailer plays heavily into the fact that it is the final season and if its any indication, Season 5 will show no mercy as the POI team is pushed to the limit as they try to fight against the AI Samaritan, all the while rebuilding the Machine and saving the lives of other innocents.
One aspect sure to get fans excited is just how much Sameen Shaw, played by Sarah Shahi, is in this trailer. Shahi left the show halfway through Season 4 due to her pregnancy with the fate of her character left ambiguous after a firefight. It was confirmed she would be back for Season 5, but it wasn't known just how much of the final season she would be in as she was still on maternity leave when they started filming.
Produced by Jonathan Nolan and J.J. Abrams, Person of Interest stars Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson and Amy Acker as Mr. Reese, Mr. Finch and Root with the help of an AI known only as The Machine as they take on shadowy government organizations and a rival AI named Samaritan as it attempts to place its own order on the world. The final season will premiere Tuesday, May 3 and then will show every Monday and Tuesday after that until its conclusion.