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The company promised to raise restrictions on public defense customers and supply full community access when other mess ups come up.
The announcement came hours earlier than the state meeting select Committee on natural disaster, Response, recuperation, and Rebuilding held an informational listening to on the incident.
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The intention is to check."how we be sure that all public protection has the tools they need in some of our hardest moments in California's historical past battling these natural mess ups," referred to Democratic Assemblywoman Monique Limon of Santa Barbara.
The Santa Clara County fireplace department has observed Verizon slowed its information superhighway communications at a wildfire command center three weeks in the past, crippling an emergency communications truck's facts speeds and forcing firefighters to use other organizations' cyber web connections and their very own cellphones.
The county disclosed the issue closing week in a lawsuit brought by way of 22 state attorneys universal in quest of to repair internet neutrality suggestions repealed by the Federal Communications commission. The court submitting alleges that the slowdown become brought about through the FCC's action, which allows telecommunications to slow information superhighway pace to chosen customers.
California lawmakers are given that a invoice that might require information superhighway groups to fix web neutrality in California, requiring equal data access to all customers.
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I led user research under tight constraints set by a doubting client. Through practical empathy building exercises, I was able to work around an understaffed research process, mended our team's relationship with the client, and shifted development to mobile-first.
I was tasked as the lead UX Designer to help build a digital product that would allow citizens of a state record their work activity hours in order to maintain their Medicaid benefits.
One of the biggest concerns entering this project was the lack of user research. Our primary client, "L," was not very trusting of Deloitte Digital's work due to past interactions with a former team. Rather than letting us lead the design process through qualitative studies with the end user, L believed she was the final authority when it came to knowing her state's citizens. Consequentially, our role originally was simply as what Dr. Hartson in the UX Book would coin as a "priest in a parachute." We were originally expected to simply "bless" the design ideas proposed by her team after a couple of cosmetic updates to the UI.
To make things more complicated, we had to work through an account team to communicate with the client. With a lack of access to our important stakeholders, getting buy-in for user research would be difficult.
Communication occurred inefficiently through a separate Deloitte account and dev team located at the client's location.
To start off, there was a lack of design ownership. L's dev team had already created prototypes. Consequentially, even when providing heuristics evaluations backed by empirical studies on some of the design decisions, it was hard to attain buy-in. Before anything else, we needed to take control of the design process by building trust.
Recreation of a wireframe (originally created in Powerpoint) by the dev and account team.
I originally cited best UI practice through NN Group articles, HCI books such as About Face, and more to move away from accordion-ception- but ultimately I realized I was using a language unfamiliar with the client. Simply pointing at "design-like" companies such as Amazon or Apple made evaluations more visual and easier to understand/trust.
I switched to communication channels that were more receptive. Rather than giving feedback from my personal work experience, I aimed to reference best practice through well-known examples instead.
After building up credibility with the account and development team, we were given the opportunity to meet with the client in person to present new updated wireframes based off of our feedback. By explaining the new designs through examples that were relevant to client L, we were able to demonstrate our knowledge and build rapport. However, the client was still not sold on the idea of conducting research as she felt she already knew her end users well. Rather than pushing back, our team pursued value propositions more relevant to her by referencing other similar state projects that were taken to court for ignoring citizen feedback. We argued that by conducting a little bit of research, we could mitigate the risk of being criticized post-release by advocate groups for not listening to the citizens.
In response, we were given the opportunity to interview twelve users within a limited time frame of 15-20 minutes per interviewee. From any traditional interviewing method, this would be difficult to undertake.
Despite the short time frame for interviews, our team was fortunate enough to have been given access to interviewees that came from an existing state aid program. These interviewees were relatively homogeneous to one another being young single mothers and they represented a group of end users for the product we were designing.
That being said, I knew we could make do with the 15-20 minute time spans as a result of the homogenous sample by dividing up our research questions into subsets across several different cohorts. In order to do this however, I would need more human resources for my team as interviewing one-by-one would result in only around one cohort (4-5 short interview sessions) which would be sufficient enough for only one subset of research questions.
To solve this, instead of having two experienced practitioners interview and take notes together, I split our team into three groups and recruited notetakers from teams outside of our own. There would be three experienced interviewers (including myself) each paired with a notetaker we would train ahead of time. By recruiting notetakers from the dev team, account team, and client our team could directly allow them to observe the importance and value of the research process.
I prepared a list of research questions and reached out to the broader team including the client for suggestions and review to get buy-in on our mission ahead of time. I then divided them into 3 separate categories. Each category would encompass 1 cohort of 3 interviewees. There would be 1 cohort remaining as a buffer-zone for any new questions that could arise during the first 3 cohorts.
I also created a single documentation source and guide for our team to use in an excel spreadsheet. The pages were divided by purpose, and gradually evolved throughout the lifecycle of the research. It started with four pages:
Spreadsheet Pages
Research Questions
Interview Questions
Interviewee Information
Raw Notes
Waivers were prepared and mailed to the interview site ahead of time.
Working towards the interview date, I spent half a day training the notetakers and reviewing with the interviewers. This included dry runs with local team members. To learn a little more about how I conduct interviews, you can reference an article of mine on the process.
The one major caveat to the norm was that the interviewees came from very sensitive backgrounds. Consequentially, I knew it would be difficult to build enough credibility to extract important information given the time frame. The most important item I stressed to the other interviewers and myself was to be empathetic and flexible.
Upon arriving to the interviewing site, we were given a fairly large classroom that had an additional testing room/closet within it. I once again briefed the team on overarching goals and quick reminders on interviewing/notetaking conduct.
Every notetaker had a fully charged laptop prepared with the Raw Interview Data spreadsheet open. The interviewers each had a stack of waiver forms in the incident an interviewee did not sign off ahead of time and a paper guide of research questions split up by cohort. To prevent group-think or interactions between the interviews, I split the classroom in half with one interview session to be held on either end. The third would be conducted within the testing room.
Schedule wise, we would continue as planned with each cohort of 3 interviewees using the allotted 20 minute time frame. At the end of each cohort, I planned to hold a brief 10 minute debriefing session as an opportunity for the team to sync and pivot if necessary.
The interviews ended up being an incredible success. Thanks to the buffer times, we were able to quickly pivot and focus on the more valuable questions and even newly discovered ones with the fourth cohort. More importantly than a smooth collection process, all parties came together in a final debrief with newly found empathy for our end users and some critical discoveries. I was keen to remind the team that ideation and finding solutions would come later, which allowed the debrief session flow more freely as a means of identifying existing behavior patterns.
Here's the fun part. I took the >500 lines of raw interview data compiled across the three teams and got to work on the contextual analysis phase of the process. This meant building onto the excel spreadsheet from earlier with the following pages:
Spreadsheet Pages
WAN (Work Activity Notes)
Contextual Stories
Despite the constraints that made user research seem nearly impossible at the beginning, I was able to capitalize on this small opportunity to make a data-driven proven point to the client of the value of our team's work. By involving members from the account team, dev team and client, I was able to strengthen my design team's credibility and gain buy-in even before our official presentation of findings.
Important wins included switching development from a desktop-first to mobile-first process, more involvement and leadership in the design process, a sense of shared empathy for end users across all teams, a renewed relationship with the client, and access to more user research and testing.
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Alternative Health Methods:A Segmentation Study
The Ask:
Dissect the world of alternative health and form market segments that would be relevant for a brand.
The Problem:
The world of alternative health is vast and complicated. What methods even qualify as "alternative?"
Our Solution:
Introduce segments to Care/Of - a new brand that puts focus on individualized care.
1. The traditional health care system is exhausting. Finding an alternative health method that can be bought at the grocery store is like finding water in a drought.
2. Wellness is trendy and top-of-mind. Self care is sexy.
3. The more personalization, the better.
4. Disposable income is on the rise, especially with baby boomers. With age comes health problems, and with problems comes a need for better solutions.
Now that we had the information, we were ready to segment the market and find a beneficiary of all of our hard work. This is where we found Care/of.
Care/of's "You Do You" philosophy matched perfectly with the alternative health user. A Care/of subscriber was able to build his or her own pack of vitamins and supplements that suited his or her ailments, prevented oncoming ailments, or simply helped a person be well. The only issue we found was between shipments. The relationship between brand and consumer was strong in the beginning stages of choosing pack supplements, but then fizzled after that.
Our new goal: identify care/of's segments to keep the relationship alive between shipments and make suggestions to expand care/of's reach.
Our new goal: identify care/of's segments to keep the relationship alive between shipments and make suggestions to expand care/of's reach.
1. The Big Picture Planner
2. The Assured Self-Care Seeker
3. The Experience-Driven Experimenter
4. The Conscientious Advocate
Our recommendations to reach these specific groups
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SOLD Above List Price 2016-13825 180th Ave NE, Redmond, Sheffield on English Hill
Beautifully maintained and updated home in the desirable neighborhood of Sheffield on English Hill. The gracious floorplan boasts 2,950 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus den & bonus room. The home is ideally positioned on a 19,831 s.f. lot which backs to the greenbelt! The list of extensive updates includes remodeled kitchen & baths! The formal living room has a bay window overlooking the gardens and a brick – wrapped, gas fireplace. The dining room is a great place to share a meal with friends. Updated kitchen with ample cabinets, granite counters, undermount sink, breakfast bar – newer appliances included! The nook features a window wall overlooking the deck and yard.
Relaxing family room with brick fireplace, built-in shelving & ample windows. The private den has custom built-ins with desk and cabinets. Well appointed powder room for guests. Generous master bedroom with walk-in closet. The attached bath has been remodeled with a double vanity, large soaking tub, and oversized shower – all finished in marble. Three additional bedrooms are spacious. The hall bath has been remodeled with double vanity and tub with shower above – all finished in marble. The bonus room has a built-in murphy bed and desk too!
The entertainment-sized deck is a great space to relax. There are ample garden beds, stone pathways and patios, room for play – all with a lush backdrop. Laundry room with sink and extra storage area – washer & dryer included. Attached three car garage with storage possibilities above and includes a 8 kw natural gas generator. Outstanding Northshore schools – Sunrise Elementary, Timbercrest Jr High & Woodinville High.
Square Feet: 2,950
Style: Two Story.
Bedrooms: Master, 3 additional bedrooms.
Baths: 2.5 – 2 full baths and one half bath.
Flooring: Oak hardwoods, carpet, Terrazzo tile and marble.
Living Room: Gas fireplace wrapped in brick and bay windows overlooking the front gardens. Wainscoting and crown molding.
Dining Room: Overlooks water feature. Coffered ceiling, wainscoting and crown molding.
Kitchen: Remodeled! Abundant cabinets, ample slab granite counters, breakfast bar, undermount sink, undercabinet lighting and pantry closet. Full compliment of Décor appliances included.
Nook: Light-filled space with wall of windows.
Family: Relaxing space with brick fireplace, ample windows & door to the deck.
Den: Built-in Cherrywood desk and accent lighting, bookcases, shelves, cabinet, glass display end unit.
Powder Room: Terrazzo tile vanity, décor sink and faucet, updated light fixture & toilet.
Master Bedroom: Large suite with bay windows overlooking the front yard – a walk-in closet too.
Master Bath: Fully remodeled includes double vanity, soaking tub, marble tile floor, vanity and tub surround, enlarged shower with glass and updated fixtures.
Additional Bedrooms: 3 spacious bedrooms. One bedroom includes an additional wall of mirrored closets.
Guest Bath: Double vanity, marble floor, vanity and shower surround. Updated glass shower doors, sinks and faucets.
Bonus: Built-in maple murphy bed with desk, table and bookshelves.
Laundry: Features Terrazzo tile floor, soaking sink, storage area – washer & dryer included.
Garage: 3 car attached with storage possibilities above and a self-starting 8kw natural gas generator.
Deck: Fabulous entertainment space with gas BBQ connection – all overlooking the yard and lush greenbelt beyond.
Yard: Very private! Malibu lighting and sprinklers make it enjoyable and easy to maintain. Front yard – Beautiful garden beds with lush plantings,lawn and basketball hoop. Rear yard – Deck, stone paths and patios, water feature, ample garden beds and room for play – all with gorgeous views of tree-lined backdrop!
Roof: High quality composition roof.
School District: Northshore School District
High School: Woodinville
Jr. High School: Timbercrest
Elementary School: Sunrise
Utilities: Woodinville Water & Sewer, PSE Gas & Electricity.
Lot: 19,831 s.f. – very private!
Year Built: 1985
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Mistake on Highway 105 costs motorcyclist his life
A motorcyclist died Friday, April 27, when he rear-ended a truck that was slowing to turn on Highway 105 in Hardin County.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to the multiple vehicle crash on SH 105 in Hardin County at approximately 4:15p.m. The crash occurred about two miles east of Sour Lake.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 2016 Mack truck tractor pulling a dump trailer was traveling eastbound on SH 105 followed by a 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The Mack truck tractor began to make a right turn into a parking lot when it was rear-ended by the motorcycle.
The driver of the Harley Davidson motorcycle, 21-year-old Jesse James Doucette Jr. of Saratoga, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Walker.
The driver of the Mack truck tractor, a 26-year-old make from Silsbee, was not injured in the crash.
All eastbound or westbound traffic lanes of SH 105 were closed for approximately two hours.


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To Share or Not to Share: Community Thoughts on Disclosing MS at Work
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Most of my co-workers know that I have MS cause I've told them. The ones that don't are ones who are new employees who don't know me personally. I was eventually able to get reasonable accommodations shortly after being diagnosed, like being able to work at home & lots of breaks. I had to go part-time instead of full-time 3 years after diagnosis though due to symptoms & relapses. However, I'm still trying to "stick it out" and remain employed because I find it quite fulfilling & if I don't work, I get bored way too easily. Anyway, its really up to the person as to whether or not they want to disclose their condition but I'm telling you – the A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) has worked great for me.
The day I left work myself and a couple other people knew I left early because something was wrong. I was off of work for a week and a half. Some people thought I had a stroke as did I. When I came back only 3 people knew,of course they found out the true story while I was gone. People could tell something was wrong,but I never told any body. The owner of the store demanded to know. The office woman told him. Which I thought was wrong. Thankfully him and his wife accepted it. 3 years. later about 3 more know. Its hard for me but i take one day at a time.
That was me in that first comment ststing that I had it for 8 years & I don't plan to disclose. As honest as I want to be, I need to be a double agent because I can't afford to lose my job & to have it impact my career. I came very close to releaving especially after a couple of episodes when I needed to be out of the office. I think if I disclose, I might lose my job. I can't even work from home 1 day when I don't feel well. One is expected to be alert, healthy & on top of their game. And no one cares. As much as ppl can be compassionate, it is only to a degree. You need to be present. Expected to perform. That is it. The weakest lose! So, I play my role & I smile through pain & tears & I do my job. I don't have much choice. This is life. 🙁
Had I not told my employer what was going on, I would have missed out on being connected with the best MS specialist in my area. My boss happens to know some "high up" people who were able to get me in with my doctor, who was no longer accepting new patients at the time. Telling my employer was the best thing I ever did! Also, it is my personality type to be very open with a stranger on the street…so it was never even a question in my mind. I do realize though, that in other positions, it might not have been the same situation, and I might have kept it under wraps if I knew it might mean keeping my job or not.
My employer when I first found out I did inform about what was going on. I didn't have a choice I felt as I had gotten a call on my way to the office and even though the doctor didn't say it,I knew at that point so I was pretty distraught when I came in. However, they were great and so were my colleagues. My next employer, I didn't tell and am thankful as someone else I knew was forced to retire early when they found out they had a chronic disease. I am on my third employer and they will not be informed until I have no other choice. I know they can't discriminate but they may find other things to use instead that didn't matter. It has been harder as I have had some illnesses, fatigue, issues with heat, and a case of Bell's Palsy all since May. However, I won't tell them till necessary. They are a business and even though I don't feel it would come from my direct supervisor, I don't know what they may be told to do. So I have struggled with this as I am a very open person. Have to be careful with my posts on social media and when I forgot and say I went to a medical seminar over the weekend and people inquire about what and I tell them, I just explain I have a close relative with the disease. I also feel a bit like a double agent. Just be careful out there!


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I honestly had a hard time deciphering whether our tasting was in fact a tasting or a full on catered event. Chef Matt Hayden and the Scratch Events team cut no corners at our shabby chic wedding preview and tasting. It was impossible not to envision how successfully tasty our wedding is going to be! […]Read More
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I'm officially over making these! There are so many things I want to try sewing that when I'm making something for the 3rd time I just want to finish it because I'm itching to start on the next thing. Does that sound like someone who is new to sewing or what?!
Having said that, I love how this little sundress turned out. I made it for Miss R's 5th birthday party today and secretly (or not so secretly now) wish I could have kept it for my Miss M. I love love love the brown and pink combo and the dots are just too cute.
The headband is the icing on the cute cake don't you think?
Oh yes, there will be more popover sundresses and headbands, after all, there is another party next weekend yet to sew for.
Please excuse my little man, your eyes haven't failed you, he does indeed not have any pants on. I have deemed this photo ok for viewing since you can't see any of his dangly bits. I have deemed the photo of him peeing on the grass not so suitable and have therefore not uploaded that one!
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For someone who wasn't drawn to the popover dress instantly, I think you have a mild gratification for it now :) Myah looks divine :) Hamish is just too cute :)ReplyDelete
another one! This girl will have an extensive wardrobe this summer!ReplyDelete
Lynda, my Miss M is only modelling this for me, the last 2 popover's have been birthday presents (unfortunately for her!)ReplyDelete
awwwww - I love the polka dots fabric. Gorgeous. I love pink and chocolate together. Well done. The flipsy skirt is fabulous too and I love the fabric you used. They are great gifts.ReplyDelete
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During our recent trip to Lebanon and Jordan, two members of the Alalusi Foundation team put to use their professional skills in dentistry
Category: Refugee Assistance
Homs League Abroad
Alalusi Foundation is pleased to support the fine work of Homs League Abroad in their program centers based in Lebanon and Jordan.
MCA Brunch
If you were unable to attend our two informational events last weekend, February 17th and 18th, you missed
Syrian Refugee Widows and Orphans of Homes League Abroad
An Urgent Call for Help Please join us this weekend – February 17th and 18th, 2018 at two events to learn about the Syrian Refugee widows and orphans being supported by the work of Homs League Abroad! Save the dates!
Mercury News article
The Alalusi Foundation is pleased to share The Mercury Times article from the January 12, 2018 Community News section.
Mental Health
The Alalusi Foundation is bringing attention and training to this underserved aspect of refugee healthcare.
Physical Therapy
Many refugees in Jordan have suffered catastrophic injuries which have left them disabled, immobile and in chronic pain.
Entheos Audiology Co-op
This video is about the audiology work being done in Jordan by the Entheos Audiology Cooperative.
Souriyat Across Borders
This fundraising video shows some of the work that Souriyat Across Borders is doing with war-wounded Syrian refugees.
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Four best-of-the-lot plans to benchmark for your bachelorette
A bachelorette party should be everything sans ordinary, although a trip to Miami or a grand party at the club seems like a great idea but where's the novelty? For a once in a lifetime experience there must be a unique blend of celebration in your Hen party, henceforth, these amazing out-of-the-box ideas will freshen up your plans and the best part is you can flaunt your special bachelorette story to let people envy your fun-filled extravagance.
Here goes the four fantastic ones.
Go glamping | Nothing spells p-a-r-t-y better than a luxe weekend escape. Rather than a cosy 5-star hotel room, bless yourself with a chic chalet up in the mountains or a cabin in the woods. Whichever spot you choose, remember the unwinding code which tells you of the relaxing weekend – it's meant for waking up late, indulging in pampering at the spa, soaking up in the pool, fun barbeque evenings, delicious cocktails and crazy games. If you love comfort, luxury and outdoors – glamping is the perfect blend for you.
Go on a vineyard tour | Book a limousine, get it decorated like a Time Square Ball and visit a vineyard at the outskirts of the city to experience an offbeat yet fancy way of celebrating your singledom. Plan the day a little early so you could soak in all the fun of a distillery tour – wear your cowboy hats, kick off your shoes and laugh your heart out while you stomp the fresh grapes with your girls. Plan the latter half for a sincere tour of the farm to impress your palate with the most exquisite wine tasting. Lastly, end the day relaxing on a picnic mat at a sunset point and watch the sky change its colours.
Cruise on | Why not go all-out during the last sail before the veil time by renting a yacht and actually sail on it? Start with a brunch fete with your lovelies, dance abandonedly, sip on the tropical mimosas, nibble the chocolate-covered strawberries, and party until it's time for a grand dinner spread. Dear bridesmaid-to-be, don't you forget to pre-plan the playlist and the menu – make sure it comes straight from your bride's liking.
Spa day for the team bride | If the above three come a little exhausting to your packed schedule, don't worry because this one will not only let you have a unique celebration but will breathe in the much-needed pre-wedding pampering and relaxation to you and your divas. Make pre-appointments for your squad, get a customized package for each one of you and dissolve all the haphazard in the spa session. Add a twist to the tale by booking a place that offers spa and wine.
Whether you are the bridesmaid or a bride yourself, before saying 'I do' say 'we do' for all the fun on the roll. These ideas are so good that you may want to fake a bachelorette! Don't worry, we'll tell no one (wink).
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Today, a metal building is so much more than a four-walled steel structure. Seemingly limitless options in metal building accessories are now available, allowing business owners to fully customize a steel building of any size.
At face value, metal building accessories can be used to improve the aesthetic appeal of a structure. They can also serve as add-ons to enhance functionality to get the most out of a storage building, manufacturing plant, church, barn, or office facility.
Popular steel building accessories to revamp your structure
Whether you're looking to upgrade your metal building or are planning to customize new steel construction, consider these top accessories as a starting point:
- Sky lights – Metal building sky lights are available in a number of options; they can serve as a low-cost, energy-efficient lighting alternative and can also improve the appearance of a metal retail or office building.
- Insulation – Vendors recommend metal building insulation for any type of structure, whether it houses staff members or inventory; insulation will regulate outside temperatures to prevent inventory and equipment damage caused by heat or moisture.
- Vents – Metal building louver and ridge vents can improve air flow to cut down on operational heating and cooling costs; vents are designed to promote longevity in both commercial and agricultural steel structures.
- Cupolas – Cupolas are popular roof add-ons available with louvers or windows and in octagonal designs; weathervanes can be mounted atop cupolas on barns, sheds, and garage rooftops.
- Overhead doors/windows – Commercial and agricultural building customizations include insulated windows, overhead doors (ideal for auto repair shops), sliding doors, and walk doors.
- Storefront doors – Specialty storefront doors are the ideal accessory for a retail metal building to create a professional first impression; an attractive storefront door system may arrive preassembled to cut down on installation costs.
Metal building accessory buying tips
While selections are vast, steel building accessories don't give you the opportunity to try before you buy. That's why it's critical to do your homework and determine exactly what accessories and features you are looking for far before you begin price shopping by manufacturer.
To maximize your investment in a steel structure, seek out a dealer that offers a wide selection of customizable accessories in their steel building models. A steel building with custom-designed features will likely be available through an individualized price quote.
Some manufacturers offer online customization tools to provide a fine-tuned price quote based on accessory specifications, like window and door locations, roof upgrades and slopes, venting, and specialty requests.


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Camelback Vending is so much more than a traditional vending company. Our widely known reputation for cutting edge innovation and audible ready flexibility has led to phenomenal growth with no end in sight. As long as we continue to have driven, talented leadership and employees making it all happen the sky's the limit. Camelback Vending recognizes our employees are mission critical in allowing us to set standards and industry "firsts." Our vision and ideas would not happen without a great team to bring them to life. Careers at Camelback Vending offer employees flexibility, diversity, challenge, and opportunity.
Although we have little turnover, as a result of our growth, we continually seek talented people who will positively contribute to our company and culture.
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Please allow me to introduce myself, I am a man of unconventional taste. I am not the stereotypical Boothie, I have not recruited for banking nor management consulting. I do not understand NFL's rules and do not live in MPP. So, if you expect to learn about Wall Street networking, I am sorry to disappoint you. I will be sharing my experiences at Booth from the eyes of a passionate nerd. Often enough, I will be writing about the Soccer Club, off-campus recruiting, life as an international student, the social scene, Innovation Consulting, Random Walk, long-distance relationships, and food.
Let's start with my summer internship. Outside the fogged windowpanes of my office, Madrid is a 105°F oven. While people are taking their daily siestas, I am working at the biggest strategic design consultancy in Europe, Designit. But wait, what does 'strategic design consulting' even mean?! In a nutshell, it is a specific type of consulting that uses design-thinking tools to drive innovation. These consultancies develop new products, services, experiences and business models, using a creative user-centered process.
As a Business Designer, it is my job to help clients grow by crafting new business models that meet consumer's needs and expectations. I am working on a project with a top British bank related to car finance. For research purposes, we travelled to London to interview car buyers, dealers, fleet managers and our client's c-suite stakeholders. I even walked into a showroom pretending to be a car buyer!
Using all the gathered insights, we began to ideate potential solutions. For one week, our interdisciplinary team was locked up in a room plastered with post-it notes, brainstorming about the future of the automobile industry. It was pretty intense.
Next, we depurated all the ideas to create four different scenarios. Here is when all the stuff that I learned at Booth became handy. We designed different business strategies, modeling them on to a spreadsheet. We also walked through the user journey, understanding how our client could deliver a better customer experience.
In the upcoming days, we will present our work to the client and co-create a refined solution. I look forward to seeing what comes out of that session!
Now the summer internship is almost over, it is about time to go back to Chicago… just for a few days before heading to Japan for my Random Walk! Will keep you posted.
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If you own a garage door system and wish to avoid unexpected problems, maintenance is the way to go. Our company offers repairs, replacements and safety inspections as a part of our full maintenance services.
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Breech Presentation
What is breech presentation and how can it affect delivery?
In a normal, vertex presentation, the baby's head is down at the mother's cervix and comes first at delivery. At term approximately 96 percent of all babies are vertex. Breech presentation means buttocks and/or feet first. This is not normal and it's more serious than the baby's head being up instead of down.
During your pregnancy, your baby constantly moves in the uterus and may be in any position. The baby and the shape of your uterus determine the presentation. Since we cannot control either of these factors, procedures such as version -- attempting to turn your unborn baby -- are risky. Your baby may not turn, or he might get tangled in the umbilical cord. The placenta could be pulled away from the wall of the uterus (placental abruption), necessitating an emergency cesarean section. If the baby is successfully turned, labor should be induced at that time, since approximately half will turn back to breech. Half of these inductions fail, resulting in a cesarean section.
When you go into labor, your baby's presentation is very important. It's both difficult and risky to deliver a breech baby vaginally. The largest part of the baby is his head. In a breech delivery, the head is delivered last. The smaller parts (legs, body, arms) may slide out before the cervix is fully dilated, but the larger head may get stuck. During a difficult, stressful delivery, your baby could be damaged or even die. Women whose first baby is in breech presentation are advised to have a cesarean section, to avoid unnecessary risks.
By the 36th or 37th week of your pregnancy (your due date is 40 weeks), the baby has picked its final position. Your midwife or doctor can feel where the baby's head is through your abdominal wall or by vaginal exam if your cervix is open. If the head is up, this should be confirmed by ultrasound. A full discussion about delivery options, issues, risks, and benefits should take place. Occasionally a baby will turn and become vertex, but don't count on it. Your doctor should perform a final exam just prior to the cesarean to make sure your baby is still breech. Cesarean sections are usually scheduled between 38 and 39 weeks, before labor can begin naturally.
Can any woman safely deliver a breech baby vaginally? If a woman has delivered one or more babies vaginally and this baby is the same size or smaller (by abdominal palpation and ultrasound), a vaginal delivery might be considered if the buttocks come first (not feet) and the head is flexed forward.
Another consideration is the experience and skill of your obstetrician. The older, experienced physicians were very skilled at vaginal breech delivery, since breech presentation was not considered a reason to perform a cesarean section. This skill, which is really an art, is not being passed on, since the vast majority of breech babies are now delivered by cesarean section.
The information on this Web site is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor. Please consult a doctor with any questions or concerns you might have regarding your or your child's condition.


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Episode Eighty-Four: The Union Show
To go union or not to go union. That is the question. Line producer Mark Moran and production coordinator Molly Moran bring their expertise from working on numerous film projects in their 10+ years of being in the film industry to discuss all of the film unions including SAG, IATSE, Teamsters, DGA and the WGA. Their knowledge of working with unions is vast and impressive.
Mark Moran- Line Producer
Mark Moran has helped create a wide range of studio and independent movies, including 96 Minutes (Brittany Snow), Beautiful Boy (Maria Bello), 13 (Jason Statham), Spread (Ashton Kutcher), Pretty Bird (Paul Giamatti), Walk the Talk (Cary Elwes), Bee Season (Richard Gere), Basic (John Travolta), Secretary (Maggie Gyllenhaal), Sweet Home Alabama (Reese Witherspoon), and Novocaine (Steve Martin). He has produced features shooting all over the U.S. as well as in Canada and Eastern Europe.
Mark is a member of the Producer's Guild of America and the Directors Guild of America. He has produced short films, web series, music videos, and commercials, as well as the PBS documentary Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story, which won the IDA Award for Best Short Documentary and was short-listed for an Academy Award in 2005.
Prior to all this, Mark started a software company at age 17, launching him on a successful career designing and programming computer games in San Francisco, where he received a patent for a CGI process combining filmed live action with computer animation.
Mark graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a degree in literature & writing.
Molly Moran- Production Coordinator and Accountant
Molly Moran is a film production coordinator and accountant. She began her career in 2004 working on indie features in New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. She then spent two years working for famed producer Barbara DeFina, who encouraged her to focus on production office work as the best training for producing. This led to her spending a year working on the Will Smith movie I Am Legend. In 2007, she moved to Los Angeles and has since coordinated features shooting in Georgia, Louisiana, and California.
Q: With being on the forefront of online distribution…?
Q: With being on the forefront of online distribution, has SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) or any other unions dealt with the possibility of trying to control their investments online? Do the Unions have anything set up now for online distribution deals such as pay per click?
Andy H., Lincoln Nebraska
Most unions have created contracts that work with productions specific for online distribution. They are each different and can be a bit confusing or non-solid, if you will. Meaning, the online distribution world is so new and so much like the wild-wild west that everyone is still just trying to figure it out. They are continuing to update the contracts as they go so if you are going to shoot something with the union for online distribution, make sure you do your research, talk to as many people as you can and be as educated on the process as possible. Each union has a website so make sure to check those out.
As for the unions having deals where they make money from online distribution, that is not the unions' purpose. The union is there to protect their members be it actors, directors, crew members. So, they are not allowed to be a part of the distribution process other than to make sure their members are getting their share of the residual income from the distribution deals the studios and producers set up.


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Mourinho passion backed by Ince as Scholes & Ferdinand told they 'don't know what it's like'
- October 12, 2019
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The Red Devils manager has come in for criticism from a number of former Red Devils this season, but an ex-midfielder welcomes his emotion
Jose Mourinho has found support from a former Manchester United star, with Paul Ince backing the passionate Portuguese in an ongoing battle with Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes.
A number of ex-Red Devils have taken to criticising the class of 2018-19 and their under-fire boss on a regular basis this season, with standards considered to have slipped at Old Trafford.
Mourinho's manner, both on the touchline and behind the scenes, has been called into question, with his antics sparking debate again on Tuesday as he celebrated a dramatic winner from Marouane Fellaini against Young Boys.
Ferdinand claimed the United boss was looking to make himself the centre of attention by slamming a container of water bottles to the ground, while Scholes branded the performance in a narrow Champions League victory "awful" and Michael Owen said the Red Devils have been "average for some time".
Ince believes the constant criticism is unfair, telling Paddy Power: "Jose Mourinho is an emotional man, he has been all his career. We know that – but, at the minute, everything he does, everybody is jumping on it, trying to make it a negative story.
"Pundits likes Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes, the ones who keep having a go at Mourinho and United all the time, they've not managed, they've not had to make the big decisions.
"I understand they have to have opinions – I've done both roles, I can see it from both sides – but they don't know what it's like to be in that situation as a manager.
"Let's have it right: there was nothing wrong with Mourinho's reaction to Marouane Fellaini's winner against Young Boys in the week.
"When the pressure is on, and the pundits are sharpening their knives, and you can see it happening in front of you as your team is drawing 0-0 with Young Boys after drawing with Palace, to get a last-gasp winner is incredible.
"In Turin, after the Juventus game, I agreed that he didn't need to go on the pitch – irrespective of how he felt he'd been treated by the Italian fans – because it was such a great comeback from the boys, he should've just let them take the glory.
"But the one on Tuesday night was completely different. His reaction totally makes sense to me.
"If I was playing for Jose, and had looked across and seen that reaction, I would've been absolutely buzzing. This is a manager who wants to win, who has got passion.
"I'm all for Mourinho doing that, there's nothing wrong with showing your emotions."
Ince added on a testing period for all concerned at Old Trafford: "It's been difficult for Jose, and I don't think people are recognising this. Since Sir Alex left, it hasn't worked out – David Moyes and Louis van Gaal took the club backwards five years.
"Mourinho has been playing catch-up since he arrived.
"People expected him to come in and wave a magic wand, but they're so far behind the likes of City, Liverpool, and Tottenham, who have had their teams for a period of time.
"It's an incredibly tough job."
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This lovely couple reminds me of the magnetic attraction. According to tradition, the couple will have to go through a series of colorful events seperately before being joined together to complete the nuptial. During these sessions, both Shree and Latha seems serious. However, once they were seated together, the tense loosen and their face were full of smile.


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Why Chi is the right choice!
Chi Para-Medical Aesthetics offers the most up to date and flexible cosmetic tattooing courses / permanent makeup / microblading training available in Australia. We also provide our clients with a whole of business solution stocking our very own Chi Perfect Contour tattoo machine, cosmetic tattooing supplies and our stunning range of organic inks for brighter, longer lasting results. We are able to deliver training in the comfort of your own clinic/salon, or you can take advantage of a fully tax deductable training holiday experience, in our brand new, state of the art training facility in stunning Coffs Harbour at no extra cost!
Not only do you get exceptional, personalised, and fully customised training but you do so by our cosmetic tattooing professionals who have a passion for what they do. You will experience a fantastic training environment which is committed to giving you the opportunity to become the very best cosmetic tattoo professional possible.
Upon successful completion of your training, you can earn both Chi Para-Medical Aesthetics industry leading qualification and nationally recognised qualifications in cosmetic tattooing. You will have also established a new business relationship, gained access to years of industry knowledge, marketing ideas, and dedicated personalised support.
Our qualifications
Chi's cosmetic tattooing professionals each have over 22 years of industry experience and have been professionally trained and qualified in cosmetic tattooing / permanent makeup / microblading here in Australia, and internationally. To this day our professionals still practice their profession in order to maintain technique precision, and continually update their knowledge through the attendance of cosmetic tattooing seminars around the world. Chi's cosmetic tattoo professionals are also extensively qualified in terms of training and assessing, education of groups, business and management, so you get much, much more!
Our cosmetic tattooing courses run in accordance with the most recent nationally recognised qualification training packages, those being SHBBSKS003 Design and Provide Cosmetic Tattooing and SHBBINF001 Maintain Infection Control Standards. Our training packages are regularly updated to always reflect industry best practice, to ensure you have the most current and correct cosmetic tattoo training available.
Upon successful completion of our courses, you can receive both Chi Para-Medical Aesthetics' industry leading qualification and nationally recognised qualifications in cosmetic tattooing.
Wendii Ellingham (Co-Founder and Managing Director)
Wendii a proven entrepreneur having built a company and three successful businesses from start-up to award winning. Wendii has a thirst for knowledge and is driven by success, taking great pride in contributing to the betterment of her clients and the Australian beauty industry. Wendii has been immersed in the aesthetic industry for over 25 years' gaining extensive experience and qualifications. To this day Wendii is continually studying and attending seminars worldwide, to bring techniques and practices which are at the forefront of modern aesthetics to Australia. This high level of dedication, experience and technique is why Wendii is now regarded one of Australia's leading Cosmetic Tattoo Artists.
- – Diploma Skin Therapy – Hyde Park College of Skin Therapy (Australia)
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- – Graduate Certificate in IPL and Laser Hair Reduction – Advanced Knowledge in Skin Science (Australia)
- – Anatomy and Physiology – Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (Australia)
- – Design and Perform the Application of Cosmetic Tattoo Procedures – Melbourne Institute of Cosmetic Tattoo (Australia)
- – Certificate of Permanent Make Up – PRBE (China)
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- – Certificate IV in Trainer and Assessor – Hamil Institute (Australia)
Cosmetic Tattooing Course options
We have many course options and outcomes, and are only limited to the techniques you do or don't want to learn. However, there is one constant in all of our courses and that is a strong focus on WHS and mandatory legislative requirements associated with cosmetic tattooing and maintaining health within the industry.
Our focus is to deliver training which is tailored to your needs, and can range from personalised one on one training packages, to the education of small groups, aligned with your clinic/salons requirements.
Chi's standard course, which is run in accordance with the nationally recognised training packages, runs over a four day period with a theory/study component outside of this. If you are not looking to obtain Chi Para-Medical Aesthetics full cosmetic tattooing qualification or the nationally recognised qualifications we can deliver short courses, covering the requested technique/s in addition the compulsory material.
The cosmetic tattooing / permanent makeup / microblading, techniques our professionals teach are:
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What to expect
An interesting, and exciting course executed by warm, welcoming professionals all in the comfort of your very own clinic/salon, or in our brand new, state of the art training facility using our supplies. We also offer a fantastic 'holiday incentive' so you can enjoy the fully tax deductable at no extra cost to you!
Prior to the commencement of training, you will receive your extensive training material so you may begin the theory component. Your new cosmetic manual contains information on relevant health legislation, client consent/history documents, potential skin disorders, correct selection of ink/pigments, treatment procedures and post treatment care.
As the course progresses you will move to the practical component where you will develop your skills under the tutelage of your very own Chi cosmetic tattooing professional. During your course you will learn about the application of cosmetic tattooing techniques, WHS safety, legislation, and hear firsthand case studies whilst soaking up knowledge from our internationally qualified educators.
At the completion of our course you will have an in depth knowledge of the associated WHS requirements, mandated legislation, and confidence in your application of the cosmetic tattooing / permanent makeup techniques practiced. You will have also started to build upon your very own portfolio of before and after photos.
Upon successful completion of our courses, you can receive both Chi Para-Medical Aesthetics' leading industry qualification and nationally recognised qualifications in cosmetic tattooing.
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Equipment and consumables
Chi Para-Medical Aesthetics offers elite training, machines, supplies and dedicated ongoing support from the one location for your convenience. Our very own Chi Perfect Contour tattoo machine can be purchased individually or as part of one of our many training package options.
Chi supplies all the consumable items needed for your cosmetic tattooing / permanent makeup treatments, such as needles, ink cups, WHS supplies, and other consumable items. We also have our very own stunning range of cosmetic tattoo inks which are all derived from organic origin for brighter, longer lasting results. To ensure the safety and integrity of our pigments they are independently tested by Dermatest.
Why not call today and speak with our industry professionals to discuss your training and equipment package options.


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A look at the genealogy, history, folk art and archeology of the PA Germans and their gravestones, with German language translations, at the Ephrata Cloister.
Lilies and Crown at Ephrata - Crown
In 1744, the Ephrata sect began a movement to include the married couples in the celibates enclosure. The Cloister leaders purposed each couple turn over their property to the order's common fund, and move into buildings built for them on the Cloister grounds. As each pair moved in, they were to be divorced by Biessel, thus becoming members of the celibate order. Many of the householders accepted this idea, but preferred to contribute monies, leaving their farms under the care of their children. Henrick Miller and his wife were exceptions; they sold their property and turned in the proceeds, thus becoming the largest contributors to the project. The couples moved in and everything went according to plan. But the experiment was short lived as people began missing their children and land, most couples reunited and movied back to their farms.
When Henrick and his wife left, Biessel signed over 100 acres of Cloister land (which he didn't own) as compensation. To placate the other contributors, the buildings that had been built to house them were turned into a their meeting houses.9 Henrick Miller built an inn across the road from the Cloister and was called the "tavern keeper" in Cloister records.10 Before the incident described above, he often gave the Cloister gifts of money, once paying for the cost of an entire dedication service for some new Cloister buildings.11 In 1764 Henrick had to sue to get clear title to the land Biessel had given him, finally receiving it in 1765. 12 After the battle of Brandywine, in 1777, George Washington requisitioned the Cloister buildings as a hospital, and Henrick, his wife, and the other members of the order volunteered to nurse the Revolutionary War wounded. Despite diligent care given by the sect, many of the wounded and their nurses, including Henrick (1728-1778), died of typhus (camp fever), and were buried on Cloister grounds.13/14 The crown and lilies on Henrick Miller's stone reflect his and his sect's view of death. On the wall of the meetinghouse his original contribution helped build hung the following verse:
The crown topping his stone is very similar to one used as a watermark and print type by the Cloister printing press in the 1740s.17 Both the printed and carved crowns were presented as they would appear as if being viewed from below, creating a three dimensional effect. Commonly, crowns were carved frontally with little attempt to portray depth. This sculptor's treatment probably indicates knowledge of the Ephrata printed material.
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The Political Economy of Status
Superstars, Markets and Culture Change
Theodore Koutsobinas
Chapter 6: The sociology of distinction, superiority and deprivation
Theodore Koutsobinas
So far, the inquiry has concentrated on the analysis of economic and behavioural forces. It is now time to turn to the study of the sociological processes that are relevant because the rise of status markets that we witness today applies in the social context of late market economy. Factors such as the media, information technology and the mobile phone exercise an immense influence and tend to amplify the subjective psychological forces that result in the rise of status markets. These markets are relevant to different social groups, who assume differing social roles. The social dimension implies that the study of status markets must be conducted from a sociological perspective. There are certain significant issues that need to be analysed through the application of the sociological methodology. Such questions refer to the environment of contemporary social groups, which influences tastes or preferences; or, how factors such as the media or advertisement shape the social identities of individuals, who act within or across social groups. Another sociological issue refers to phenomena such as sensationalism, virtual communication and an endless appetite for novelty. An important question to ask is how the social identity of different individuals is cultivated and in what manner this identity influences positional concerns for distinction and, in certain cases, for social discrimination. Another sociological issue is the relation of social identities with symbols or myths provided by contemporary media and advertisement.
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Pack law states Lycan females must be shared by two or more males, but young and in love, Dana flees rather than be forced into a harem. Her life on the run, constantly on guard, leaves no room for happiness–or love. When her past catches up and returns her to the home she fled, she finds herself re-evaluating her beliefs. To her surprise, she discovers her body and inner wolf want to claim three males.
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Amanda and Emily spend a night in the topic of museums. From shouting out french words on genitalia to getting lost, everything ends up alright for these two. Also a big thanks to the fans who wrote in about their experiences in the dusty halls of taxidermy and paintings.
Make sure to check out their show at the outdoor venue at Fringe on April 24th.
Also a shout out to our friends at the Snatch-22 podcast. Check out their naughty hilarity over at Snatch-22 on iTunes or Google play.


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Let's quiz to Feed the Planet
"Who invented the praline?", "Where do potatoes originally come from?", "In what year was Slow Food officially born?". The quizzers who attended our fundraising event Quiz The Planet, an initiative of Slow Food Youth Network Brussels, were breaking their nerves about quirky questions on food.
Also their senses were tested, as they had to guess the aromatic herb by smell, figure out the cheese by taste and identify the vegetables on sight. The PubQuiz took place in the bar of the local football club, where they serve natural Beaujolais wine and traditional geuze from the famous Cantillon brewery. Besides collecting some money for the crowdfunding campaign, the event was also a great way to involve new people in our local SFYN chapter.
And of course a quiz cannot take place without some fabulous awards! The third prize included a discount at one of Brussels' most holistic organic shops, while the winners of the second prize will be pleased to drink their cup of "chocolat chaud" on the terrace of Brussels' most renown chocolatier - Laurent Gerbaud. The first prize … a guided tour and tasting session at the Cantillon brewery!
We hope that our humble fundraising event will help another farmer to join us in Milan, and share his or her valuable experience with the rest of the world!
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Yesterday I asked the question, Does Satan Torment the Wicked in the Spirit Prison? Today after doing some research I feel that I have found the answer. Yes, the wicked who refuse to repent in mortality or in the spirit world, are subject to and tormented by the devil while they await their resurrection in the spirit prison. Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Joseph Fielding Smith, Bruce R. McConkie, and Spencer W. Kimball have taught this. And apparently, being turned over to the buffetings of Satan is something that can happen right here in mortality too. This is especially true for one who apostatizes from the Church, commits adultery against temple marriage vows, or turns away from the Lord after he has had his calling and election made sure.
I especially found Alma 40:11-14 helpful. But I also discovered that Joseph Fielding Smith answered the question in his Answers to Gospel Questions. There he wrote:
Question: "Does the devil have power or influence to tempt the departed spirits in the world of spirits?"Answer: Permit me to quote to you a few passages from the Doctrine and Covenants and the Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
And he who breaketh it shall lose his office and standing in the Church, and shall be delivered over to the buffetings of Satan until the day of redemption. (D&C 78:12)
And the soul that sins against this covenant, and hardeneth his heart against it, shall be dealt with according to the laws of my church, and shall be delivered over to the buffetings of Satan until the day of redemption. (D&C 82:21)
Inasmuch as ye are cut off for transgression, ye cannot escape the buffetings of Satan until the day of redemption. (D&C 104:9)
. . . but they shall be destroyed in the flesh, and shall be delivered unto the buffetings of Satan unto the day of redemption, saith the Lord God. (D&C 132:26)
The spirit of Elijah was manifest in the days of the apostles, in delivering certain ones to the buffetings of Satan, that they might be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. They were sealed by the spirit of Elijah unto the damnation of hell until the day of the Lord, or revelation of Jesus Christ. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 228.)
If they are turned over to the buffetings of Satan until the day of redemption, or when Christ shall be revealed, then, it seems to me, they must be subject to Satan, and he would have power to tempt them. However, let it be remembered that men will answer for their own sins committed in this mortal life. Perhaps the power of Satan to persuade them may be limited in that spirit world, but it is a reasonable thought to think that they have their agency, and that he will endeavor to entice them to follow him, for he must exert great power over them when they are subject to his jurisdiction.
There is also an excellent entry in Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R. McConkie on the topic, "Buffetings of Satan." In it he cites his scriptural sources. Among other things, McConkie states:
"To be turned over to the buffetings of Satan is to be given into his hands; it is to be turned over to him with all the protective power of the priesthood, of righteousness and of godliness removed, so that Lucifer is free to torment, persecute, and afflict such a person without let or hindrance. When the bars are down, the cuffs and curses of Satan, both in this world and in the world to come, bring indescribable anguish typified by burning fire and brimstone. The damned in hell so suffer."
We know that the telestial kingdom is the final inheritance of the unrepentant, and that the telestial kingdom is marvelously better than living in mortality. But the unrepentant wicked needs to remember that he will spend over a thousand years suffering the devilish torments of hell before he is resurrected to a kingdom of glory.


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According to Global News, government house leader Dave Hancock has told reporters that the new education act, expected as early as tomorrow, will not contain provisions which could have allowed human rights complaints to be made against schools for discussing certain contentious issues in the classroom. (This was section 16 in the original bill). The article says, "Government house leader Dave Hancock says the bill has been rewritten to remove the human rights reference but still supports the idea in spirit and in action." Sources tell us that the government hopes to focus on making positive changes to education that everyone can agree on, instead of rolling back school-choice in Alberta. This is welcome news, and we look forward to being able to review the bill itself to find out what exactly it says.
Hancock Confirms Anti-School-Choice Provision Out of Education Act
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Momentum is building behind Project Blue Thumb: Action on Water Quality Issues, a new "social lab" initiative led by the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance and Alberta Ecotrust. Set to launch in April 2015, Project Blue Thumb is an innovative way forward for those who care about the issue of water quality and would like to make a difference.
For more information about Project Blue Thumb: Action on Water Quality Issues, please see the fourth in a series of Infosheets on the RDRWA's integrated watershed management planning process: www.rdrwa.ca/node/53
What is Project Blue Thumb?
Project Blue Thumb: Action on Water Quality Issues is a social lab initiative co-convened by the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance and the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation. A social lab is another name for time and space set aside for a group of diverse people to explore big questions and experiment with new ideas and actions. This lab is centered on the question "How can we work together to maintain or improve surface and groundwater quality in the Red Deer River watershed?"
Beginning this April, a group of approximately 25 to 30 committed change leaders from government, business, academia, the non-profit sector, and the general public will come together to launch Alberta's first social lab dedicated to water quality issues. Over the coming months, the Project Blue Thumb lab team will work together to build relationships, explore the issues, and actively design and test solutions to maintain and improve water quality in the Red Deer River watershed.
Reos Partners (www.reospartners.com), world class facilitators and pioneers of the social lab process, will facilitate lab activities using a systemic, creative, and participative approach. Reos Partners has guided the successful launch of labs that have tackled a wide range of challenges including, among others, accelerating innovation in the US electricity sector and developing the future of democracy in Brazil.
When done well, labs create sustainable solutions to complex shared problems by using a process that goes beyond traditional planning to foster:
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Project Blue Thumb: Action on Water Quality Issues will complement and enhance the RDRWA's ongoing efforts to develop an Integrated Watershed Management Plan, yet will focus on building collaborative relationships among participants and the active development and implementation of solutions. Please see Infosheet 4 for more detailed information on this exciting initiative: www.rdrwa.ca/node/53
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Our role as a TaylorMade Tuned Performance Center is to deliver an experience that dials in every golfer to their perfect set of clubs. Utilizing FlightScope 3D Doppler Radar technology and the latest TaylorMade equipment; our certified TaylorMade club fitters will assess your swing and recommend the appropriate equipment and club specifications to maximize what you do well and minimize what you don't. Our TaylorMade Tuned Performance Premier Center is equipped to provide each golfer the proper equipment for their game. Every player is different. It's your game and your investment, why not make sure that you have the correct equipment and enjoy the game even more.
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Saturday January 12th @ 8:30 pm - 2:00 am
Ladies tonight is the night to show off that sexy lingerie that Santa left you in your Christmas stockings, so wear it in style at the club tonight and you know you will drive the gentlemen to distraction!
The log burner will be roaring away and we will make sure the club is really warm and inviting, no matter how cold it is outside.
To warm up your senses in the chilly weather our resident DJ will skilfully create the party atmosphere, so you know that tonight will be lots of FUN, and as always you will meet old friends and create new ones!
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UFC Champion and wrestling legend Dan Severn will conduct Modern MMA "The Dangerzone: Defensive Tactics" (DT) training for law enforcement including Police, Security and those in protective services for two days in Antioch Illinois.
According to co-host and DT Instructor John Nottingham, "The objective is to familiarize law enforcement with the increasingly popular techniques that suspects may be using. It is imperative for officer survival and to offer effective arrest and control options that are functional even under stress. Protectors like security and law enforcement's training and tactics need to evolve as criminal tactics do. "
The Police training event is underwritten by Nottingham Sword & Shield Security and hosted at VanPatten's USA Martial Arts of Antioch and provided free to officers and security professionals.
Nottingham continues, "I come from a military, martial arts and bodyguard background. We believe that more training means more options; in particular, not having to use lethal force like the firearm. That's specifically why our training is infused with bodyguard diffusion and escort techniques for resistive suspects, stress and fear management, confidence building and stress inoculation. Proper use of force is taught at every level to avoid costly liability to the department and ultimately, taxpayers. Ultimately, our goal is to equip officers to be able to go home safe to their families."
MMA, or MIXED MARTIAL ARTS like featured on popular Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) seminars will be open to the public for beginners to experienced individuals to learn directly from the UFC Champion. Dan is one of the few inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame with the likes of Randy Couture, Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Mark Coleman, and Chuck Liddell. Others may recognize him from his distinguished wrestling background including being an alternate to the Olympic Wrestling Team and a WWE Superstar. Contact USA Martial Arts for MMA seminar pricing.
For more information contact:
Local event and coordinator: Officer Eric Gugel, Lindenhurst Police Department
Event host: Master Brian Van Patten, USA Martial Arts Antioch Illinois
Have confidence when it most counts. How to survive the most critical seconds of your life.
When: March 9th and 10th. Call for specific seminar times. MMA and DT seminars will be held in the evening on both days.
Where: USA Martial Arts Antioch Illinois across from Super Wal Mart
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Ask for: Brian Van Patten/Dan Skrzypek
Hosts/Instructors: John Nottingham, Brian Van Patten, Dan Severn, Eric Gugel
Sponsors: USA MARTIAL ARTS in cooperation with NOTTINGHAM SWORD & SHIELD SECURITY
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A century after European immigration peaked in the U.S., the topic is again at the forefront of the national conversation. This time, those coming to the U.S. mostly hail from points south instead of across the Atlantic Ocean. These individuals, like those who sailed into Ellis Island more than 100 years ago, have many personal reasons for coming here.
To try and make sense of the situation and provide assistance to immigrants and their families, The Universal Church in Houston, Texas, hosted a "Know Your Rights" panel discussion on April 2, 2019. The well-attended event was covered by NPR radio affiliate Houston Public Media and drew more than 600 guests from the local Houston community. The impetus for the panel discussion, according to The Universal Church, is "increasingly aggressive enforcement policy by federal immigration authorities in non-border related stops."
The professions of the panel guests themselves told a great deal about the current situation in Houston, which is about 300 miles north of the border with Mexico. In attendance were a public affairs officer with the Houston Police Department, a University of Houston Law Center supervising attorney, a staff attorney with the Tahirih Justice Center and a senior attorney at Gonzalez Olivieri LLC.
From coast to coast, the topic of "sanctuary cities" has grabbed headlines and it was addressed again at The Universal Church panel. The law enforcement officials present at the April panel discussion re-enforced the following: "Immigrants should not hesitate to reach out to police if they are victims of crime, regardless of their immigration status." This point drives at one of the main reasons for the meeting, which was getting legal and non-legal immigrants up-to-speed on enforcement of laws at the local, state and federal levels.
Given that legal ramifications weigh so heavily on families who come here, the panel also delved into SB4, which is Texas' rule allowing for local-level law enforcement to handle federal immigration investigations. According to the ACLU of Texas, those who have been detained by Texas law enforcement "do not have to answer any questions about your immigration status, including where you were born, how you entered the U.S., if you are a citizen, or if you have lawful status or 'papers.'"
This event from The Universal Church comes on the heels of similar discussions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Boston and Union City, New Jersey.


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The conference programme includes four group sessions each day, with eight options for each session – a total of 96 options to choose from over the course of the conference. The options have been carefully selected to provide a varied and interesting range. Whether you are interested in Key Stage 2-3 transition, problem solving, GCSE resit, Core Maths or the new A levels, we are sure you will find lots of sessions that appeal to you.
You are now able to login to the delegate area to make your session selection. Places are limited and we recommend you choose your sessions in good time to avoid disappointment. Online session selection closes at 10pm, Sunday 14 June.
Sign-up sheets will also be posted in the conference foyer on the day of the session. Remaining places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis; priority is given to those who signed up in advance of the event.
We will do our best to keep to the programme, however, there may be some changes due to circumstances beyond our control. This rarely happens, and if it does then we will let you know so that you can change your selection.
You can view the sessions available by time, interest area or title, using the links or search bar below.
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There will be plenary presentations from:
After the conference dinner on Friday night the speaker will be Harry Baker.
After the conference, session handouts and other resources will be uploaded to the conference section of the MEI website.
You can also view and download previous conference resources (2008 onwards) from the conference archives. Click on the relevant conference to view the list of sessions delivered that year, and the associated handouts.


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Beautiful stone farmhouse for sale on 1 ha with no near neighbours. Haute Vienne
Limousin, Haute-Vienne€178,200 ID: 145206
Beautiful three bedroom detached stone farmhouse - peaceful hamlet with no near neighbours - one hectare of grounds.
In a delightfully rural setting, this spacious renovated property offers 180m² of habitable space, with generous proportions throughout, making it an ideal family home.
The gently sloping garden and parkland behind the property is south-facing and is bordered at one end with a stream.
From the outside, the property has a very traditional feel, with stone facades and an attached barn. Inside is a mix of original beams and exposed stone walls, complemented by modern double glazing and central heating, provided by a ground source heat pump (geothermic) system which provides underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and family bathroom.
The layout is as follows:
Entrance Hall (16m²).
Inner Hall (13m²) with staircase to first floor and Laundry/Shower Room (4m²).
Dining Room (25m²) with feature fireplace and insert wood burner. From the dining room is a door leading to a Covered Terrace (26m²) with feature working Bread Oven and open views to the garden. A fabulous entertaining space.
Kitchen (25m²) with a range of fitted wall & floor units, built-in electric oven & hob and dishwasher. There is an area for dining and a door to the front of the property.
Lounge (34m²) with feature fireplace and insert wood burner.Two sets of glazed double doors to the terrace and garden.
First Floor landing with storage cupboards:
Bedroom 1 (17m²).
Family Bathroom (9m², 12m² into the eaves) with bath, separate shower cubicle, bidet, toilet and double sink.
Bedroom 2 (25m²).
Bedroom 3 (18m²) with large built-in wardrobe.
Between bedrooms 2 & 3 is a Bathroom with bath/shower over, toilet and sink, accessible from both rooms.
Attached Barn (42m²), accessible from the entrance hall and the front of the property. The lounge is built into the barn and the upper level has been constructed to take an upper level, with velux windows already in place.
Attached stone Woodstore (10m²).
Large Garden Shed (20m²).
Enclosed well.
Grounds which are partly fenced and are a mix of grass, wild meadow, fruit trees and woodland, which borders a stream.
To the front and side of the property is generous parking space for several vehicles.
The hamlet is located just a few minutes from the traditional village of Blond, which offers two bar/restaurants, a boulangerie, post office, hairdressers, school and several artisan businesses. The larger town of Bellac is 13kms and Limoges Airport 30kms.
Overall an ideal property for someone seeking a quiet life, yet not cut-off from civilisation, in a property ready to enjoy.
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- Property type
- Farmhouse/farm
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- Special class
- Country Seat
- Plot size
- Grounds 0-1 HA
- Plot size
- 10,000 m²
- Total living area
- 180 m²
Room information
- Bedrooms
- 3
- All bathrooms
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Special features
- Double glazing
- Barn