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|None; is required
|(Alternative to above)
| Refresh rate in minutes for caching feed;
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| Global
REFRESH setting
|Maximum number of items shown
| Global
LIMIT setting
| Header. May include these variables:
$title: title of channel (channel.title)
$link: link of channel (channel.link)
$description: description (channel.description)
$date: publication date of the channel (channel.pubDate)
$rights: copyrights of the channel (channel.copyright)
$imagetitle: title text for site (image.title)
$imagelink: link for site (image.link)
$imageurl: URL of image (image.url)
$imagedescription: description of image (image.description)
| Global
HEADER setting
| Format of one item. May include these variables:
$title: news item title (item.title)
$link: news item link (item.link)
$description: news item description (item.description)
$date: the publication date (item.pubDate, item.date)
$category: the article category (item.category)
| Global
FORMAT setting
| Touch (edit/save) topics if the feed has updates. Specify a comma-space delimited list of TopicNames or Web.TopicNames, such as
"%TOPIC%, NewsLetter". Useful to send out newsletter using MailerContrib, showing new feeds since last newsletter. To update feeds, visit topics with feeds in regular intervals (using cron with wget or the like).
header and
format parameters might also use variables rendering the
image and
content namespace information. Note, that only bits of interest have been implemented so far and those namespaces might not be implemented fully yet.
dc namespace
dc namespace info, that could be used in
header and
format. Note that some of the variables are already used above. This is done by purpose to use different feeds with the same formatting parameters. If there's a conflict the non-dc tags have higher precedence, i.e. a
<title> content </title> is preferred over
<dc:title> content </dc:title>.
$title: channel/article title (dc:title)
$creator: channel creator (dc:creator)
$subject: subject text; this will also add an image according to the subject hash list, see above (dc:subject)
$description: ... (dc:description)
$publisher: the channel/article publisher (dc:publisher)
$contributor: ... (dc:contributor)
$date: ... (dc:date)
$type: ... (dc:type)
$format: ... (dc:format)
$identifier: ... (dc:identifier)
$source: ... (dc:source)
$language: ... (dc:language)
$relation: ... (dc:relation)
$coverage: ... (dc: coverage)
$rights: ... (dc: rights)
image namespace
image:item is converted into an  tag using the following mappings:
src: image url (rdf:about attribute of the image.item tag)
alt: image title (title)
width: image width (image:width)
height: image height image:height)
content namespace
$content is referring to the
<content:encoding> content </content:encoding>.
%HEADLINES{ "http://slashdot.org/slashdot.rdf" header="*[[$link][$title]]:* $description" format="$t* [[$link][$title]]" limit="4" }%to get the latest Slashdot news as a bullet list format:
%HEADLINES{ "http://www.business-opportunities.biz/feed" limit="2" }%to get the latest postings on the "Business Opportunities" weblog:
Every multi-billion-dollar business you have ever heard of was once just an idea. As that idea grew into a startup, an entrepreneur began working toward the enormous profits many of us admire and aspire to today. Along the way, that hardy soul naturally made multiple blunders.
In fact, many entrepreneurs face catastrophic failure. Only the sturdiest among them rises from the ashes and rebuilds.
In this post, we take a look at some common startup blunders we can all learn from, so you can avoid making the mistakes others before you have made.
Some people give up before they ever get started, due either to a fear of failure or, surprisingly, a fear of success.
Fear will keep you circling around the same blunders over and over because you won't want to try new things. As a result, your great ideas will remain just that. They will be ''great ideas'' for all time.
So don't let fear rule your world. Give yourself permission to fail and step outside of your comfort zone. You're going to make mistakes. Just accept that and try to learn the lessons your mistakes teach you. It's the only way to win.
One of the biggest blunders you can make as an entrepreneur is failing to conduct thorough research on the ground.
Your type of business should match the needs of your target customers. Bring to them a product or service they need. Make sure the quality of that product or service is impeccable.
Then create awareness about your offering with skillful marketing. In fact, be sure to invest in marketing. Great marketing will pay off in the long run.
Don't make the blunder of failing to lay a strong foundation. And pay attention to detail. Small errors when you're first starting out can grow into ginormous failures over time. However, with careful planning and attention to detail, you can win the game.
Unfortunately, many up-and-coming entrepreneurs don't pay as much attention as they should to laws and regulations governing businesses in their country. Unfortunately, these blunders can catch up with you eventually.
For example, some entrepreneurs try to evade paying their taxes. This is not a good strategy, and it is sure to lead to tax audits, sleepless nights, and worse.
If you have already made this blunder, don't hesitate to contact experienced tax professionals for the IRS audit help you need to protect your business and its assets.
It could be that you enjoy being self-reliant. While this may be good stand in some situations, refusing to ask for help when you need it could lead to ruin for your business. Even in the very beginning, you're going to need to rely on others. Trying to handle everything in your startup all by yourself will drain you.
This doesn't mean you need to employ a bunch of workers you won't be able to pay. That would be a huge blunder!
But do hire specialists when you need them on a short-term basis. And seek out a mentor, perhaps another entrepreneur with a little more experience than you have. At the very least, build a relationship with a colleague you can bounce ideas off of from time to time.
When your business has grown to a point that it's time to hire employees, be sure to do your hiring thoughtfully and carefully.
Finding the right people to work with you can lead your business to success. Moreover, make sure your employees understand your goals and your vision. Only in this way can they can help you fulfill your goals.
Additionally, invest in your employees. For instance, provide them with training to enable them to better perform the work you pay them to do. This will keep on-the-job blunders to a minimum. Build relationships with them, and interact with them on a personal level. Let them get to know you so they can learn how you want things done.
Also, acknowledge their efforts. Remember that their successes on the job lead toward the growth of your business. Don't make the mistake of bossing your employees around. Instead, welcome them as your partners in achieving success for your business.
While it's not possible to build a business from scratch and avoid making any blunders, it is possible to beat the odds and reach the top. All you'll need are confidence, strategic thinking, and plenty of hard work.
For more inspiring articles written with you, the entrepreneur, in mind, be sure to visit our blog often.
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When marketing strategies lose their effect on target audiences, companies must find new ways to keep them interested in their brand. That's where marketing automation comes in. Marketing automation is the process of using web-based services and software to manage and automate marketing tasks.
Find out how marketing automation can help your business grow. Read now about five effective strategies.
Marketing automation is all about providing digital content to your target audience. Unlike traditional content such as billboards and newspaper articles, marketing automation content can easily be found online when prospects search for specific keywords.
It's important to create content that's both engaging and relevant to what your business sells. This is because the incorrect information could result in the loss of leads to customer conversion.
Because it changes according to the past interests or behaviors of your leads, this type of marketing automation is called adaptive content. Typically, this type of content is personalized. For example, emails will have leads' names on them. This creates an immediate connection.
Marketing automation content allows the lead to view and engage with what's being presented without talking face-to-face with a sales representative. Most people prefer to deal with B2B (business to business) this way because it allows them to be flexible with their buying choices.
Content by way of marketing automation can be in the form of:
A drip campaign is an automated communications strategy that sends short messages to prospects based on their past online behaviors.
For example, if a prospect is browsing through your web page and they click on a particular product, you can use marketing automation to send them newsletters, sales, or promotions on similar products via email or SMS.
A drip campaign is another way to personalize your engagement with prospects. This could convert them into regular paying customers. This is because drip campaigns have a higher click-through rate when you present prospects with personalized promotions and sales.
If you realize you don't have the training or background in marketing automation strategies, why not reach out to a professional? There are marketing automation companies that specialize in creating and distributing quality content that will keep your target audience interested in your brand.
The advantage of using a marketing automation service is they will structure and plan your campaigns for you. In fact, professional marketing automation services will provide you with the quality advice you need to run successful campaigns.
Marketing automation companies have the digital tools to optimize your marketing campaigns. Therefore, you can rest assured that a professional automated marketing campaign will bring in new business. Additionally, it will keep existing customers interested in your brand.
Having high traffic on your website doesn't mean all your visitors are ready to buy from you. However, because they're browsing through your website they ARE potential customers. In other words, they might buy your products in the future.
Leads that aren't ready to buy what you're selling require nurturing via marketing automation. This is done by presenting them with personalized content that's tailored to their needs. When you nurture your leads you'll often have a 50% increase in customer conversions simply by sending them adaptive content.
You can nurture your leads by sending them VIP access to parts of your website only they can access. Here you can offer coupons or sales on selected products and services. Another way you can nurture a lead is by offering them free eBooks, tutorials, or getaways if they buy something from your online store.
According to TechJury, lead-nurturing emails have an 8% click-through rate. On the other hand, generic emails only have a 3% click-through rate. In short, people are more likely to click on your content when they're referred to by their name.
Another study found that 7% of people would engage with a service provider if they were sent birthday emails.
Using emails as a platform to engage with leads in a personalized way is a professional approach. Yes, you can also send private messages to prospects via social media. However, most people consider these messages to be click bait. So always opt for marketing automation emails to gain more trust from leads.
The way to get leads to give you their email addresses if you don't already have them is by implementing the drip campaign technique. Offer them something valuable in exchange for their contact details. Then you can send them personalized content they will benefit from.
Are you ready to implement your own marketing automation strategies? There are various automation tools you can use to optimize your marketing campaigns. However, if you're looking for a more professional approach, opt for a service provider to do your marketing automation for you.
Learn more about the latest in marketing strategies by visiting our blog.
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HEADLINESPLUGIN_USERAGENTNAME setting, add a
* Set HEADLINESPLUGIN_USERAGENTNAME = ... bullet in Main.TWikiPreferences.
0 to disable caching:
1, or fallback to TWiki's internal
getUrl() method if set to
* Set HEADLINESPLUGIN_HEADER =

%BR%

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$date

$description

$rights

* Set HEADLINESPLUGIN_FORMAT =

$title
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$TWiki::cfg{PROXY}{HOST} - proxy host, such as
$TWiki::cfg{PROXY}{PORT} - proxy port, such as
$TWiki::cfg{PROXY}{SkipProxyForDomains} - domains excluded from proxy, such as
"intra.example.com, bugs.example.com";
headlinesRss: output of the HeadlinesPlugin (div)
headlinesChannel: channel header (div)
headlinesLogo: channel logo (div)
headlinesTitle: channel title (div)
headlinesDate: channel date (div)
headlinesDescription: channel description (div)
headlinesRight: channel copyright (div)
headlinesArticle: one news item (div)
headlinesTitle: article title (div)
headlinesDate: article date (span)
headlinesCreator: author of article (span)
headlinesSubject: subect category of the article (span)
headlinesText: article text (div)
HeadlinesPlugin.zip in your twiki installation directory. Content:
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|Plugin core
|Plugin Perl module
|Default CSS
|Required. Download from CPAN:Digest::MD5
|Optional. Download from CPAN:LWP::UserAgent
|Plugin Author:
|TWiki:Main.PeterThoeny, TWiki:Main.MichaelDaum
| © 2002-2013 Peter Thoeny, TWiki.org
© 2005-2007 Michael Daum wikiring.de
|GPL (GNU General Public License)
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|TWikibug:Item7070: HeadlinesPlugin doesn't support multiple disks.
|TWikibug:Item7016: Restore changes for earlier versions with LWP
|TWikibug:Item7020: Categorize TWiki Variable
|TWikibug:Item7016: Utilize <guid> value when it is available
|TWikibug:Item6837: Doc fixes
|TWikibug:Item6764: Add VarHEADLINES variable documentation; doc improvements; setting NO_PREFS_IN_TOPIC
|TWikibug:Item6725: Change global package variables from "use vars" to "our"
|TWikibug:Item6433: More doc improvements
|TWikibug:Item6433: Doc fix: Changing TWIKIWEB to SYSTEMWEB
| TWikibug:Item6313: Fixed bug in ATOM feed with
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|fixed bug in lastBuildDate of feeds affecting touch parameter functionality -- Peter Thoeny
|added touch parameter -- Peter Thoeny
|12 Feb 2009:
|{PROXY}{HOST} supports domain with and without protocol -- Peter Thoeny
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|11 Dec 2008:
|added {PROXY}{HOST} and {PROXY}{PORT} configure settings -- Peter Thoeny
|13 Sep 2007:
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|23 Jul 2006:
|improved atom parser; if a posting has no title default to 'Untitled'
|26 Apr 2006:
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|10 Feb 2006:
|packaged using the TWiki:Plugins/BuildContrib; minor fixes
|03 Feb 2006:
|off-by-one: limit="n" returned n+1 articles; make FORMAT and HEADER format strings more robust
|23 Jan 2006:
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|05 Dec 2005:
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|02 Dec 2005:
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|29 Nov 2005:
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|21 Nov 2005:
| added ATOM support; extended RSS support; added dublin core support; added content support; optionally using LWP to fetch feeds to follow redirections; corrected CPAN dependencies ; recoding special chars from html integer to entity encoding to increase browser compatibility; added css support; use
getWorkArea() if available
|11 May 2005:
|TWiki:Main.WillNorris: added DevelopBranch compatability
|31 Oct 2004:
|Fixed taint issue by TWiki:Main.AdrianWeiler; small performance improvement
|29 Oct 2004:
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|02 Aug 2002:
|Implemented caching of feeds, thanks to TWiki:Main/RobDuarte
|11 Jun 2002:
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Cole Swindell will release his third album, titled All Of It, on Aug. 17. That same morning, Swindell will step onto the Plaza at Rockefeller Center in New York City to officially launch the album with a performance as part of NBC's Citi Concert Series on TODAY.
"I have seen so many of my all-time favorite artists and bands perform on the TODAY Summer Concert series. It fires me up to see my name in that lineup," said Swindell. "To get to release my new album and perform in the Plaza on TODAY is pretty amazing. To literally perform outside in the Plaza right in the heart of New York City will be an unbelievable feeling. I cannot wait."
In celebration of his album announcement, Swindell launched three exclusive pre-order bundles, one for each of his newly-released tracks; Break Up In The End Bundle, Somebody's Been Drinkin' Bundle and The Ones Who Got Me Here Bundle. Each package includes digital and CD versions of All of It to be released in August as well as limited edition merchandise. The Ones Who Got Me Here Bundle includes access to his annual Fan Club Party that takes places during CMA Fest in Nashville on Friday, June 8. The party includes an acoustic performance by Cole as well as meet & greet, photo opportunity and exclusive merchandise. All bundles can be purchased in his official store.
"I have been so excited about releasing the music for my third album and my fans have been so patient with me while I took the time needed to make it right that I had to give them something," laughs Cole Swindell. "They are the ones who got me here to this important third album, and I felt they deserve to be the first ones to get a taste of the new music so we have been quietly releasing a few of the songs every few weeks for them. It has been great to hear what they think of the songs because they are the reason I am still here getting to do this."
The Georgia native's ninth career single "Break Up In The End," was written by Jon Nite, Chase McGill and Jessie Jo Dillon, and is the debut single from the upcoming album.
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How many dashboards or lists are important to manage for your business? For many professionals, it becomes overwhelming to manage them all well. And yet, most of them are vital to effectively growing your businesses. We tend to grow what we are focused on.
What if you set up a simple system for yourself each morning to make sure you gave attention to the lists that were most important? It could become almost like brushing your teeth or taking a vitamin as a habit.
This simple habit could move the needle forward in relationships, projects, marketing, and management, placing the next step in someone else's court.
With intentionality and creativity you may find ways to consolidate your lists or move through them with ease and speed, moving through those with greatest priority to those with less. This would free up yourself for new opportunities throughout the day. And you wouldn't feel bogged down by slodging along through these lists the entire day or stressed from ignoring them.
As work relentlessly gets democratized, it's hard for people to get formal training that was once consolidated within large industrial companies. The internet does continually grow with knowledge and content and this should suffice to educate everyone. But it's hard to make sense of all the information or put it into strategies that make an impact.
Knowledge work demands that we move information and make decisions quickly. While everyone is not officially titled as an executive, we have to make decisions efficiently.
There's a lot written on creating big visions, mission statements and developing strategies. But there is something even more foundational that should be part of any good executive's daily ritual. It is a critical daily habit that allows for extreme leverage across projects. It is the habit of list management.
Managing Across Your Lists
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A crucial part to academic success is getting through courses while actually learning the content along the way. Common studying and reading challenges students face include:
All university students spend a lot of time studying and reading, but it is possible for your reading to be more productive and useful—as well as less time-consuming. Developing effective strategies is one of your most valuable tools for success at university—regardless of the program you are in or your level of study.
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The Activated songstress made a return to the music scene last year, with the lead single from her new album.
And while we haven't heard much from the brunette beauty since, it would appear she's keen to show fans she's still around.
Cher, 23, posted to Instagram to show off a number of jaw-dropping sexy snaps.
Sporting a skintight black leotard with a huge pink fluffy coat draped around her shoulders, Cher looked incredible.
The star raised her hand up to her teeth and flipped up her middle finger for the camera.
Her high-cut ensemble also allowed the TV star to show off her long toned pins.
Cher also uploaded a second snap from the same sexy shoot, this time she placed her middle finger in her mouth and stuck out her tongue as she stared down the camera lens.
Her smokin' hot snap racked up an impressive 12,000 likes in just 30 minutes, showing Cher's fans are still keen to follow her every move.
The Swagger Jagger songstress captioned the snaps with the nails emoji and it didn't take long for her devoted fans to comment.
One fan wrote back: "MY PRETTY BABY."
While a second joined in: "So f***ing hot! You are THE QUEEN."
Another added: "I love you beautiful."
The last time we saw a snap this hot from Cher was in November, where she drove fans wild in a smouldering knickers selfie.


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Heart Diseases
Heart disease is any of several abnormalities of the heart and its function in maintaining blood circulation. Heart disease is the cause of approximately half the deaths in the United States each year. Among the most common causes of heart disease are degenerative changes in the coronary blood vessels, infectious diseases, and congenital heart disease. Congenital defects result from abnormal development of the fetal heart, commonly in the valves or septa. Such defects can be precipitated by environmental conditions in the uterus, such as the presence of the rubella virus, or they can be inherited. Infectious diseases acquired after birth, such as rheumatic fever, syphilis, and endocarditis, can also damage the valves of the heart. In addition, the heart muscle itself can be affected: hypertensive heart disease can cause it to enlarge, and it can become inflamed by rheumatic fever.


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Who doesn't love looking pulled together while also feeling comfortable? Tiffany and I are alway hunting for pieces that allow for both style and comfort. Because of this, we are both fans of the simple chambray button-down. These tops instantly make you look effortlessly put together. They are so easy to wear as they offer great versatility. One of our favorite pairings is a chambray top with crisp white jeans but they also look adorable when knotted and worn over a pencil skirt. During my last pregnancy (and eventually during this one), I could often be seen wearing a simple white tank or tee with an unbuttoned chambray shirt. To dress them up, you can simply throw on a large statement necklace for little added bling.
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Poetry is Art
By Maia Williams
Three memorable poets will present their work at Poetry Café Bellas Artes in November.
Jenifer Phillips, Canadian, is a graduate of Queen's University at Kingston, ON with a degree in Drama and English Literature. She previously lived in Neuchatel, Switzerland and after arriving in San Miguel for a two week vacation has been a full time resident for twenty-three years. Jenifer was a school teacher in San Miguel for 17 years, and has raised and educated her bicultural, bilingual daughter here.
Serving as president of Mujeres en Cambio for 8 years, while chairing their events committee, was her way of giving back to the community and even more importantly – supporting the education of young women.
She has written poetry all her life, and still has not learned to control it. Jenifer has a strong dislike of capitals and punctuation in her poetry and is at constant war with her computer. The visual aspect of her poetry, how it looks on the page, is important to her and sometimes has some rather surprising results. Encouraged by her Women's Writers group, she is learning to share her words with others.
George Kalmar was born in Slovakia but spent most of his life in the United States, first in Philadelphia, then Bloomington Indiana and the last 32 years in Los Angeles. He has a Bachelor's degree in English from Temple University and completed his Master's work in the Creative Writing Program at Indiana University.
His main interests have been poetry and sculpting. He was assistant editor of Scriblarian, a scholarly literary magazine, he was the founder and CEO of the International Education Service and the past president of Artcore Center for the Arts in Los Angeles. He has published his poems in a number of national publications including, Indra, Matters, Indiana Review and Journeys with a recent printing of his collaborative readings with Adolfo Guzman Lopez.
Kalmar has been a frequent reader at Beyond Baroque Literary Center in Venice, California as well as Valley Contemporary Poets and Avenue 50. He lives in San Miguel with his wife Julie and son Jonah.
Gaia Schilke is a poet and visual artist who grew up in Connecticut and lived in Manhattan for 20 years. Her poems and illustrations have been published in numerous literary magazines, journals and books, including ALOUD (Henry Holt), StoryHead (Chicago), Kick it Over (Canada), Going Down Swinging & Poetry Australia (Australia), KRAX (England) & Sivullinen (Finland). Schilke published her book of illustrated poems & stories, From the Margin (Stray Dog Press) in 1997. She was the curator of reading series at The Knitting Factory and The Nuyorican Poets Cafe in NYC, and co-founder & co-editor of the multicultural arts magazine, Tribes.
Of Schilke's NYC poetry band, Backbone Flute, The Village Voice said: "Named after a Vladimir Mayakovsky poem, this ensemble of Downtown jazzsters, fronted by dangerous neofeminist poet Gail Schilke, should light a fire under the Nuyorican Poets Cafe's boho denizens. Expect brilliantly eccentric turns of phrase and husky-voiced prosodic eroticism from Schilke, who, like Vlad, dances to a drummer from the not-too-distant future."
Founded in January of 2016, Poetry Café Bellas Artes meets monthly, September through April. This all-volunteer organization features local and visiting poets (established and emerging) sharing original work in a casual setting.
Please arrive a few minutes early. Seating is limited.
Poetry Café Bellas Artes presents:
Jenifer Phillips, George Kalmar, and Gaia Schilke
Thu, Nov 15, 5-6pm
Sala Literaria, 1st Floor
El Centro Culturál Ignacio Ramírez "El Nigromante"
Hernández Macías 75
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WALESKA, Ga.- Reinhardt University swept a doubleheader from LaGrange College on Wednesday. The Panthers fell to 1-5 after playing their second straight NAIA opponent.
Reinhardt took the first game 3-0, then finished the sweep with a 6-0 win in the second game. The Eagles improved to 4-0 on the season.
Kayla Folds (1-3) pitched all 12 innings for the Panthers. She allowed 15 hits, six earned runs, walked three and struck out five.
In the first game, Reinhardt scored a run in each of the first three innings. The Panthers had four hits in the game, with only Emmie Trull reaching second. Trull singled in the sixth, stole second but was stranded.
The Panthers best scoring chance of the day came in the fourth inning of the second game. Megan Wing and Danielle Newbern reached on back-to-back walks. Kelbi Burgering reached on a two-out single to load the bases but Eagles' pitcher Holle Brannon struck out Laura Webber to end the threat.
The Eagles pushed across a run in the bottom of the fifth inning to go up 1-0. They broke the game open with five runs in the sixth, taking advantage of three Panther errors in the inning.
The Panthers finished the doubleheader with seven hits. Burgering and Newbern each had two hits.
The Panthers play at Agnes Scott in a doubleheader on Sunday beginning at 12:30 p.m.


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What is central retinal artery occlusion?
The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision. Blood circulation to most of the retina's surface is primarily through one artery and one vein. If either blood vessel or one of their smaller branches is blocked, blood circulation to the retina can be significantly disrupted. The blockage is called an occlusion.
If a main vessel becomes occluded, the eye typically loses vision, often suddenly. If blockage occurs in a smaller branch vessel, there may be partial vision loss or no symptoms. The condition is often painless.
How common is central retinal artery occlusion?
Men are affected slightly more frequently than women. Some few cases have been reported in patients younger than 30 years. The etiology of occlusion changes depending on the age.
However, it can be managed by reducing your risk factors. Please discuss with your doctor for further information.
What are the symptoms of central retinal artery occlusion?
The usual symptom of central retinal artery occlusion is a sudden, painless, persistent, substantial loss of vision in one eye. In about 10% of those affected, this loss of vision is preceded by one or more episodes of a condition called amaurosis fugax. Amaurosis fugax is a temporary episode of decreased vision, usually lasting no more than 10 to 15 minutes, that is sometimes described as "closing a curtain" on one eye.
Also, depending on the extent of retinal damage, some people have only minimal blurring of vision, while others have more substantial vision loss.
When should I see my doctor?
If you have any signs or symptoms listed above or have any questions, please consulting with your doctor. Everyone's body acts differently. It is always best to discuss with your doctor what is best for your situation.
What causes central retinal artery occlusion?
The main cause of central retinal artery occlusion is atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a problem with the condition of the inside of the blood vessel's wall. Blood vessels are like tubes with the blood flowing smoothly through them. Atherosclerosis is a problem with the inside of the tube. The tube is usually wide and smooth so that the blood flows directly through it.
However in some people the inside of this tube becomes narrower or sticky which means it is harder for the blood to flow through it. These patches of stickiness on the inside of the blood vessels are called atherosclerotic plaques or sometimes hardening or thinning of the arteries.
If you have sticky patches in your blood vessels they can catch any debris in your blood which in turn makes the plaques bigger. Eventually these plaques can become large enough to cut off part or all of the blood going to or from your retina. Large pieces of debris can also get caught and block off the blood vessel completely. If your retinal blood supply is affected in this way then you will have a retinal artery occlusion.
Risk factors
What increases my risk for central retinal artery occlusion?
There are a number of risk factors for thinning of arteries which may lead to retinal vessel occlusion:
- Age – most retinal vessel occlusions happen in people over 65
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Being overweight
Nothing can be done about age but all the other risk factors can be controlled. Your doctor can diagnose any circulation problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and prescribe any medication to help control them. If you are diabetic then good diabetic control can help reduce the risk of blood vessel problems. A healthy diet and stopping smoking can all help to reduce the risk of you experiencing a retinal vessel occlusion. Your doctor can give you advice on maintaining a healthy weight and stopping smoking.
Diagnosis & Treatment
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. ALWAYS consult with your doctor for more information.
How is central retinal artery occlusion diagnosed?
After reviewing your symptoms, the doctor will ask questions about your medical history, especially any history of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, eye trauma or amaurosis fugax. Next, your doctor will do a thorough eye examination, including tests of your visual acuity (how well you can see) and peripheral vision. Your doctor will use special eyedrops to dilate (open wide) your pupils to examine the inside of your eye, including the retina.
During this examination, the doctor will use an instrument called an ophthalmoscope to see whether your retina's blood supply appears to be normal, or whether there are areas of whiteness (a sign of arterial occlusion), hemorrhage, a visible embolus lodged in a retinal vessel, or other problems. In some cases, the doctor also may order fluorescein angiography, a test that uses an injected dye to analyze blood flow in the eye.
In addition, if the doctor suspects that your eye problem is being caused by emboli from undiagnosed cardiovascular illness, you may need diagnostic tests to evaluate the blood flow in your heart and carotid arteries. Also, blood tests may be necessary to determine your cholesterol levels or to check for blood clotting disorders, especially in very young people.
How is central retinal artery occlusion treated?
Central retinal artery occlusion is a medical emergency. Treatment focuses on increasing blood flow to the retina as soon as possible. However, none of the therapies have proven to be best and results are frequently disappointing. Options include:
- Injecting a clot buster – The doctor injects a drug called a thrombolytic directly into the retinal artery near the site of occlusion.
- Anterior chamber paracentesis – An eye specialist uses a needle to remove a few drops of fluid from inside your eye. This decreases the pressure within your eye, making it easier for blood to flow through your retinal artery.
- Ocular massage – The doctor uses his or her finger to apply pressure to your eye through your closed eyelid. The hope is that this can dislodge an embolus or thrombus.
- Vasodilator medication – Drugs such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide and pentoxifylline may be given to help improve blood flow.
- Breathing carbogen – By breathing this mixture of 95% oxygen and 5% carbon dioxide, you may be able to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your retina.
- Rebreathing carbon dioxide – If carbogen is not available, the doctor may ask you to breathe into a paper bag to increase the amount of carbon dioxide in your blood. The increased level of carbon dioxide might dilate (widen) the arteries in your retina, increasing blood flow.
- When central retinal artery occlusion is caused by temporal arteritis, doctors prescribe high dose corticosteroids. The dose is gradually tapered over many months.
Lifestyle changes & Home remedies
What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can help me manage central retinal artery occlusion?
Since many cases of central retinal vessel occlusion are related to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis or diabetes, it may be possible to prevent this eye problem by not smoking and controlling your blood pressure, cholesterol level and blood sugar. Also, people with diabetes should have a thorough eye examination through dilated pupils at least once a year.
To help prevent central retinal artery occlusion related to traumatic eye injuries, always wear appropriate protective eye gear (goggles, face shield, face mask) at work and while playing sports. Also, remember to use a seat belt whenever you ride in a car to prevent your face and eyes from hitting the dashboard during a collision.
If you have any questions, please consult with your doctor to better understand the best solution for you.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Review Date: February 19, 2017 | Last Modified: December 4, 2019
Central retinal artery occlusion. http://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health-eye-conditions-z-eye-conditions/retinal-vessel-occlusion. Accessed 19 Feb, 2017.
Central retinal artery occlusion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_retinal_artery_occlusion. Accessed 19 Feb, 2017.
Central retinal artery occlusion. http://eyewiki.aao.org/Retinal_Artery_Occlusion. Accessed 19 Feb, 2017.


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Christy Jeffery, MS, ATC LAT, CF L1
Christy is originally from Dexter City, Ohio and was voted most athletic in her high school class of 2004 where she participated in cross-country, basketball, track, and cheerleading; however had a career ending knee injury her senior year of basketball. Instead of athletics, Christy pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, with a minor in Athletic Coaching, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kent State University, Ohio, in 2009.
In her professional career Christy has worked as an athletic trainer at the DI, DIII, high school, and semi-pro levels, mainly football & basketball teams. Christy recently graduated from Arkansas State University with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science where she published her thesis on CrossFit Effectiveness and Demonstration of Successful Program Objectives ©; she also worked as an educator and rugby athletic trainer at ASU.
Currently Christy works full time at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, AR as the Physical Educator for the college and Assistant Physical Trainer for the Law Enforcement Training Academy.
Christy started CrossFit in 2008 with some friends in a Kent, OH high school weight room, where they created their own unique programming and followed CrossFit.com whenever possible. That gym went on to affiliate as SPC CrossFit, and has seen much success over the years, a great story of humble beginnings.
After being away from the sport for over a year, and moving to Arkansas, Christy became a Level 1 CrossFit trainer in July 2011. She started working at CrossFit 870 when they opened in August 2011, and currently runs the On Ramp Program and CrossFit 870 Endurance Program.
Professional Certifications:
•CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
•CrossFit Endurance Trainer
•USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach L-1
•Certified Athletic Trainer (Board of Certification)
•Licensed Athletic Trainer in State of Arkansas
•American Heart Association Professional Rescuer and Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Personal Competitive Achievements:
•69th Individual Women's North Central Region, CrossFit Open 2013
•2nd place Reindeer Games (Team), Little Rock, AR, Dec. 2013
•1st place Faction Four Team, Memphis TN, June 2013
•1st place CrossFit Rx Women's Division A Gift for Gavin Fundraiser, Dec. 2012
•1st place CrossFit Rx Women's Division, HeartWOD Fundraiser, Oct. 2012
In the gym, Christy is very passionate about weightlifting and 'doesn't hate' wallballs. Her favorite CrossFit WODs include "Fight Gone Bad" and "Grace," and her least favorite is definitely "Fran." Christy finds joy in coaching others at CrossFit 870 and pushing them to reach their own goals. She has seen so many lives change, for the better, over her years of coaching, and truly believes CrossFit can be for anyone! In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, travelling, crafting, and watching sports.
She also would like to recognize her fallen KSU classmate and fellow CrossFitter, Army 1st Lt. Ashley "White" for her passion and dedication to this country.


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Recession-proof Christmas ornaments
Posted on December 6th, 2012
The budget is all people are talking about today, once again we all have to tighten our belts…. Money is scarce and actually so is red-berried holly for some reason. So for a bit of Christmas cheer here are some recession-busting ideas for some ornaments that will only cost time and creativity! A classy Christmas wreath for your front door. Or here's a simpler one if you don't have the confidence for that one. Fancy some jewelled corks for your Christmas tree? I love this miniature tree! Or you can pop these around the house for some Christmas cheer!
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Army jackets and smoks
In this category you will find various top-of-the-range camouflage clothing from the British Army. Mufs camouflage type MTR (Multi-terrain), DPM coats, Desert jackets and more.
Designed for the army, they are known for their outstanding practicality, high quality materials and ease of use.
Extremely suitable for hunting, hiking, airsoft, paintball and other sports in nature.
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In this category you will find Army and hunting shirts, blouses and jackets that are Army surplus and suitable for outdoor sports - hunting, fishing, airsoft, paintball, or just hiking in the wild. Very often used by the military, various services or security activities. Products specially designed for use in harsh environments with increased durability.
Hood's, Fleeces and soft-shell jackets (20)
Designed with comfort in mind,the Tactical Fleece Jackets are meant to keep you warm and comfortable in cold weather.
The drawstring waist and mandarin collar are designed to ensure a professional look and fit.
To extend the jackets durability, it has been constructed with specially engineered abrasion-resistant Polyester Fleece fabric. This stylish yet resourceful fleece jacket will not let you down on the job.
It is a highly recommended winter outfit choice for tactical, security, airsoft, as well as outdoor enthusiasts demanding warmth, comfort and functionality.
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The Presidential Election is nearing a point where it will soon occupy most of our news media portals. Right now, we are on the precipice of the first African American presidential candidate announcing their candidate for Vice President. Following that will be a steamroll of activities (Democractic National Convention, then John McCain's announcement of his VP, then the GOP Convention, and so on) that will be (if the candidates and news media alike have their ways) an endless chain of stories that culminates in the election of the next President of the United States.
Kids under the age of 18 may not be able to vote, but that doesn't mean they can't participate in the election. There are numerous online sites out there that provide activities to try to engage youth in the presidential election. I'm skeptical of the aims behind some of these sites that come from major media companies, as I am with most things that come innocuously packaged from media corporations (NBC's olympic coverage has been the single, greatest branding exercise of any one event and period of time). That being said, I think that some of the election web portals for youth have a real opportunity to engage our children about the election as well as explore the ways media are used to wage presidential campaigns.
Enter scholastic.com.
They have launched an interactive presidential election hub that invites both educators and youth to discuss, explore and critique the 2008 Election. I invite you to do the same. I particularly enjoyed the Create a Campaign Poster under Games and Quizzes, where students are asked to use images and text to convey a political message.
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Caring and maintaining vinyl flooring or wooden flooring becomes easy when you buy it through a good company. Using good quality floor is very important for this purpose as it enjoys a good life and is easy to maintain. Vinyl is considered to be more popular in this regard as it is very affordable and cleaning it is also very convenient. However, if you prefer wood panels and love the elegant look that it maintains then you can get that also but then you need to use the necessary precautions so that it can be maintained better.
If you enjoy the wood flooring but cannot afford or maintain it then you can choose somekeyword over it. The latter is available in different patterns and comes with wooden effect as well. Using it would help you to get the wooden effect easily and you would not have to spend on the flooring or on its maintenance.
When you choose vinyl for your home then you don't have to worry about regular maintenance or repair work. This flooring is easy to maintain and you can use wet mop or sweep it to clean the dirt. It is scratch proof and waterproof as well. Many people use it in offices and in kitchens and bathrooms as well because of this reason. Installing them is also very easy and this is why many people prefer to use them over other kinds of flooring.
If you are considering getting somekeyword for your home then you need to consider the cost first. This kind of flooring should be installed by professional and requires a little maintenance and care. So if money and maintenance cost is not a problem then you can choose this and add a rich touch to your home.
In order to care for or maintain the wooden flooring it is important that you use the right cleaning agent for it only. You should refrain from using hard chemicals or abrasive as they can damage it. Do not use wet mop for cleaning this kind of floor and avoid using it in kitchens or areas that have high moisture content. The water can damage the flooring easily and should therefore be avoided. The wood floor can get scratched easily and therefore it is best to move the furniture by lifting it. Instead of using mop, use vacuum cleaner to take care of dirt. In order to make the floor look as good as new you also need to get it polished regularly.
Caring and maintaining for vinyl and wood floor is very different and if you have them both at your home then you need to be careful. Do not use the same cleaners for vinyl flooring and your wood floor and make sure that you take proper measures to maintain them better.


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Summertime brings those winter daydreams of soaking up the warm sunshine while swaying with your pals to the beats from your favorite bands a reality. Being avid concert-goers and music enthusiasts, we love keeping up with the latest events we aren't able to attend. So needless to say we were thrilled when we learned that some of our favs – Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Muse – would be heading this year's Lollapalooza. As if that wasn't enough to be excited about, the anticipation was too much when we heard the eyewear extraordinaires from OGI Eyewear would be there too.
Ogi Eyewear teamed up with Chicago sunwear store Lumiere to create a backstage boutique where they showed off their hottest sunnies of the summer to these rockin' bands.
Check out their rockstar looks below:
For those that don't know, Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. Lollapalooza has featured a diverse range of bands and has helped expose and popularize artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, The Cure, Primus, The Killers, Rage Against the Machine, Arcade Fire, Nine Inch Nails.


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AT&T to Tweak Digital Again
Just five months after initiating a major overhaul of its digital-cable
strategy, AT&T Broadband is set to do it again.
'We're going to refine our digital-video strategy,' CEO William Schleyer told
analysts at Salomon Smith Barney's Global Media and Entertainment Conference in
Scottsdale, Ariz.
'AT&T Broadband has had some bad [press] around its [cash] margins
relative to its peers,' he continued. 'A lot of that can be explained through
telephony and some out-of-market contracts, but a big chunk -- almost three
[percentage] points -- can be explained because its digital-video strategy,
relative to its peers, is not producing the cash flow it should.
He added, 'We've identified the problem. We have a number of solutions we can
choose from.'
While Schleyer would not elaborate on the changes, AT&T Broadband
spokesman Andrew Johnson said they would likely involve packaging and pricing of
the digital product. He said those modifications are still being worked out and
he declined to specify them.
AT&T Broadband's last digital-cable packaging overhaul was in August,
when the MSO said it would split the service into four tiers called 'Digital
Value Packages.'
The packages started with 'Digital Bronze' at $39.99 per month, which bundled
core analog programming with digital basic, Encore, three Starz Encore Group LLC
thematic movie channels, expanded pay-per-view access, digital music and an
electronic programming guide.
'Digital Silver,' 'Gold' and 'Platinum' each add multiple feeds of Starz!
movie channels, plus one, two or all available premium services, respectively,
including Home Box Office, Showtime, The Movie Channel and Cinemax.
At the conference, Schleyer said the 'full impact' of the new digital
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PANAMA, OFF SHORE, There are lots of countries if you want to hide your real income. They offers very profitable, tax free rates. Only thing you should do choose an off shore plan, give all your savings and enjoy. The European Union has discharged a boycott of 17 nations which it says are duty sanctuaries, following 10 months of examinations by authorities.After a gathering in Brussels on Tuesday EU back pastors said American Samoa, Bahrain, Barbados, Grenada, Guam, South Korea, Macau, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Namibia, Palau, Panama, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates are not doing what's necessary to take action against seaward evasion plans.
Vitally for the UK, the primary rundown avoids various British Overseas Territories, for example, the Cayman Island and Bermuda that were on a past EU boycott from June 2015. Grumblings about the philosophy of that last rundown saw it rejected and supplanted with the new enlist.
The absence of settled assessment safe houses from the rundown, be that as it may, drove some MEPs and hostile to charge shirking efforts to mark it a "whitewash".
The new rundown was drafted by the European Council's Code of Conduct (COC), a gathering involved back pastors from EU part states, including the UK. Nations' incorporation depends on whether a state gives particular treatment to organizations empowering them to move benefits to maintain a strategic distance from charges.
Another 47 nations have additionally been incorporated into a "dim" rundown of nations not consistent with EU charge principles but rather who have resolved to change their guidelines. These nations should embrace EU administers before the finish of 2018, or 2019 for creating nations, to abstain from being incorporated into the fundamental rundown.
"This activity is as of now demonstrating its esteem, as various nations have attempted to meet the due date for making responsibilities based on our criteria", said Toomas Tõniste, serve for fund of Estonia, which right now holds the European Council administration.
"Be that as it may, it is likewise imperative that we intently screen the usage of duties made by our accomplices around the globe."
"This isn't only an irregular procedure. We will routinely audit and refresh the rundown in the years to come. Our point is to guarantee that great assessment administration turns into the new standard."
"We have received at EU level a rundown of states which are not doing what's necessary to battle tax avoidance," French back clergyman Bruno Le Maire said.
Pierre Moscovici, official for monetary and budgetary issues, tax collection and traditions, stated: "The selection of the principal ever EU boycott of expense safe houses denotes a key triumph for straightforwardness and decency.
"Be that as it may, the procedure does not stop here. We should increase the weight on recorded nations to alter their way of living.
"Boycotted wards must face outcomes as dissuasive assents, while those that have made duties must catch up on them rapidly and solidly. There must be no naivety: guarantees must be transformed into activities. Nobody must get a free pass."
Individuals from the European Parliament and campaigners anyway condemned the nonappearance of specific nations from the rundown.
"It undermines the EU's validity that Member States were just ready to concede to a whitewashed boycott of assessment sanctuaries," said Sven Giegold, financial aspects representative for the Green gathering.
"Not a standout amongst the most vital assessment sanctuaries has been put on the rundown. The rundown is politically one-sided as significant monetary focuses like the United States of America are absent."
"Instead of have a rundown of duty sanctuaries in view of a target set of criteria, as initially imagined, the rundown gives off an impression of being a political fix with EU individuals picking their minimum most loved nations to name and disgrace," said Alex Cobham, CEO of the Tax Justice Network.
"The aftereffect of the imperfect boycotting process is a politically driven rundown, that incorporates just the monetarily frail and politically detached.
from: independent.co.uk
Top Tax Havens in the World
- Bermuda – Declared the world's worst (or best if you're looking to avoid taxation) corporate tax haven in 2016 by Oxfam with zero percent tax rate and no personal income tax.
- Netherlands – Most popular tax haven among the world's Fortune 500. The government uses tax incentives to attract businesses to invest in their country. One such tax incentive cost an estimated 1.2 billion euros in 2016 to Netherlands.
- Luxembourg – It gives benefits such as tax incentives and zero percent withholding taxes.
- Cayman Islands – No personal income taxes, no capital gains taxes, no payroll taxes, no corporate taxes, and the country does not withhold taxes on foreign entities.
- Singapore – Charges reasonable nominal corporate taxes. Reasonable corporate tax rates are provided through tax incentives, lack of withholding taxes, and what appears to be substantial profit shifting.
- The Channel Islands – No capital gains taxes, no council taxes, and no value added taxes.
- Isle of Man – No capital gains tax, turnover tax. or capital transfer tax. It also imposes a low income tax, with the highest rates at 20%.
- Mauritius – Low corporate tax rate and no withholding tax.
- Switzerland – Full or partial tax exemptions depending on the bank used.
- Ireland – Referred to as a tax haven despite officials asserting that it is not. Apple discovered that two of the company's Irish subsidiaries were not classified as tax residents in the United States or Ireland, despite being incorporated in the latter country.
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C16H14O3 House, São Paulo Property, Brazilian Architecture, Architect, Home Photos, Design
C16H14O3 House : São Paulo Property
Contemporary Residence in Brazil, South America – design by Marcio Kogan
20 Oct 2008
C16H14O3 House São Paulo
Design: Marcio Kogan architect, studio mk27
Photos: Rômulo Fialdini
C16H14O3 house
Location: São Paulo, SP
Date built: 2008
Author: marcio kogan
Co-author: carolina castroviejo, regiane leão
Interior design co-authors: diana radomysler, carolina castroviejo
Project team: oswaldo pessano, renata furlanetto, samanta cafardo, suzana glogowski, lair reis, eduardo glycerio, maria cristina motta, gabriel kogan, mariana simas
C16H14O3 house : Building Information
Location: São Paulo, SP, Brasil, South America
Project: Jun 2006
Conclusion: Jul 2008
Site plan area: 575 sqm
Built area: 625 sqm
Landscape architect: renata tilli
General contractor: lock engenharia
Photographs: rômulo fialdini
São Paulo House images / information from Marcio Kogan
Location: rua oscar freire, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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São Paulo Architecture Designs – chronological list
Sao Paulo Architectural Walking Tours by e-architect
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Design: architect Marcio Kogan
photo: Nelson Kon
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Top Towers – Housing
Design: Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos
image : Leonardo Finotti
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São Paulo house : House B by Andrade Morettin Arquitetos
Studio MK27 architects, SP
Comments / photos for the Sao Paulo House – Contemporary Brazilian Home page welcome
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São Paulo has a history of actions, projects and plans related to urban planning that can be traced to the governments of Antonio da Silva Prado, Baron Duprat, Washington and Luis Francisco Prestes Maia. However, in general, the city was formed during the 20th century, growing from village to metropolis through a series of informal processes and irregular urban sprawl.
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When I moved into the house almost ten years ago, I ordered a large wardrobe from Ikea. It helped solve the lack-of-closet-space issue that many houses of this era have. If our home was a person, it would be getting its pension and planning its shopping trips for senior's days.
On the weekend, we hired two high-school boys eager to make some cash by hauling things around for us. We called them "child labour" but we paid them like adults. They worked hard without complaint, filling a dumpster to the brim and moving big pieces around inside. It's a funny thing about teenage boys. They can seem so mature for their ages until they prove they're still kids. Example: I asked, "When do you guys want to take a lunch break"? One responded in a serious and innocent way, "Whenever it's ready". Derek and I smiled at each other. I took their orders for subs, brought them back and we all ate together.
They took that monolithic wardrobe out the back door and into the garage where it will be dismantled because it won't otherwise fit through the doors into our basement. Derek asked me to come in and Swiffer around before they moved the rest of the furniture. What I saw was an embarrassment and a horror: ten years of dust bunnies, dropped coins and lost pieces of paper. The dust ball I collected was like a medium-sized rabbit. Terrifying. What's worse, one of the young lad's mothers is a cleaner for an insurance company. The woman owns a wall-washer because she wants to! She's a clean freak. My bunny would have made her faint.
But what's a person supposed to do? The wardrobe is immobile when it's in use and took the two lads and help from Derek to get it out of the house. Does anybody really expect me to empty and move it regularly? It's not as simple as pulling out a bed or vacuuming behind a couch. It's just not realistic. Unless you're the kind of person who owns a wall-washer, I suppose.


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May Faire
May 19, 2018 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmFree
Half-way between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, we welcome the earth's bountiful rebirth with our annual May Faire. As the Green Man chases away King Winter to make way for Lady Spring and the King and Queen of the May, the children gather around the Maypole to dance. Faculty & older children provide live musical accompaniment while the younger children weave a rainbow of ribbons around the flower adorned Maypole.
When the dancing has commenced, the community is invited to continue in celebration with food, live music, craft booths, and local vendors. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the coming of Spring while joyously deepening connections with our school community.
- 8th graders perform the opening skit
- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders dance the Maypole
- Free family event, open to the Blue Oak Community and the larger local community
- Invite your friends and family
- Each Classroom sponsors a specific free activity for our children or an essential volunteer job
- Local vendors & classroom fundraisers are encouraged to apply for a vending space
- Free raffle prize tickets are offered to those who….
(1) ride their bikes as (2) bring their own dishes to reduce waste (3) contribute a Bake Sale dish to help raise the funds to cover the costs of the event
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For All The Times We'll Wear It Only Once
Clothes that sit in the back of our closet do not add much value to our life. They instead contribute to inordinate amounts of waste pollution. American consumers alone generate nearly 254 million tons of waste per year—and much of this waste is is due to the fashion industry and millions of pieces of discarded textiles.
Typically, our shopping philosophy is quite measured—we look to invest in long-term staples, pieces that were made ethically, and clothing that will last 30+ wears. But when it comes to the variety of special occasion events, we are the first to admit this approach kind of goes out the window. It is the most tempting time to indulge in fast fashion.
Renting special occasion clothing is not completely environmentally friendly, as it involves a lot of dry cleaning and shipping—but it certainly beats buying pieces for just one or two wears. (As does buying consignment, giving a perfectly good piece of clothing a longer life.)
Through renting instead of buying, and by lending instead of discarding, we reduce the the millions of tons of textile waste produced each year and extend the life of the garments we use, ultimately reducing our carbon, waste, and water footprint.
1. Rent The Runway
Inventory | Designer clothing for rent
Best For | Special occasion dresses
Price Range | $30+
Rent The Runway is our favorite go-to for occasion specific renting. A wide selection of designer clothing and occasion dresses from Rebecca Minkoff, Elizabeth & James, Cynthia Rowley, and hundreds of other designers start for rent at $30. The website has user uploaded photos for each dress so you can tell how the dress fits other customers in your size/height—SO helpful! They also send you a backup size in the dress you choose. Rent The Runway has free shipping both ways and they take care of the dry cleaning.
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2. Le Tote
Inventory | Monthly subscription box of clothing
Best For | Range of selection
Price Range | $59/month
Le Tote allows you to choose three garments and two accessories to be delivered to your door unlimited times each month. You wear everything, send it back, and receive your next set of options days later. This is ideal if you are constantly buying new clothing for work events (or if you're pregnant—they have an amazing maternity wear selection). We love their range of brands, from Vince Camuto to Anthropologie and Free People. They also have free shipping both ways and handle all the dry cleaning.
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3. Armoire
Inventory | Monthly subscription box with designer pieces
Best For | Maternity rentals
Price Range | Starting at $149/month
Armoire will be your one-stop shop for the most stylish wardrobe. Each month, you'll receive four items that are personalized just to your taste—feel free to keep, return, exchange for a different size, or even send for free cleaning for as long as you're a member. Using the results from your personal style quiz, input from customers, and fashion trends, each box values at an average retail of $300+ per box. What we love most is that they offer maternity and after-baby pieces, so you're truly covered no matter what life stage you're in. At $149 a month, this is perfect for the boss lady who wants to save time and energy and gain the wardrobe of her dreams.
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4. Gwynnie Bee
Inventory | Monthly subscription box
Best For | Plus size selections
Price Range | Starting at $49/month
Gwynnie Bee's online clothing subscription service allows women to be stylish and savvy every day, and provides free shipping and free exchanges. We love their selection of work, casual, and formal wear across sizes 10–32. Their packages start with a first month free and then plans range from 1 to 10 items per month. Beyond an amazing collection of clothing for rent, Gwynnie Bee has created a powerful community called The Hive where members share stories and photos of their latest wears and body positive messages.
View the Gwynnie Bee collection
5. Glam Corner
Inventory | Designer dresses and gowns
Best For | Plus sizes
Price Range | Starting at $39
Glam Corner, a Sydney-based dress rental service, began in 2012 and has since become one of the leading websites for Australian women to shop for designer dress and gown rentals. A Certified B Corporation, the company is passionate about offering women the experience of wearing high-end garments while also reducing the impact clothing production and consumption has on the environment—and your wallet! We especially love that Glam Corner offers inclusive sizing for all body types, including bump-friendly dresses and plus-size gown rentals.
View the Glam Corner collection
6. Style Lend
Inventory | Designer clothing for rent
Best For | Same-day shipping in NYC and two-day shipping nationwide
Price Range | Starting at $25
Style Lend allows you to browse through thousands of unique designer items that have been hand selected from New York's most stylish closets. You can have a special occasion piece delivered in two to three days (or within hours in NYC!). You keep the piece for seven days, and if the dress isn't perfect, you can submit a 'Fit Return' and they will swap it in time for your event or refund you.


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The report of the Department of Tourism that domestic passenger volume at the Davao International Airport decreased by 1.5 percent in 2007 compared to the previous year should be checked.
I can not believe such figure. Both PAL and Cebu Pacific reported growth in this sector with the two air carriers even adding more flights and new routes to Davao in 2007.
The Air Transport Office should be the more reliable agency to dish out such air passenger stats, not DOT. In counting tourists, for instance, DOT gets its figures from hotel registry, not truly a believable source.
Davao City tourism industry leaders should get to the bottom of this report. Otherwise people could get the impression tourism is declining in the city, which is bad for its efforts to lure more visitors.
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PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59pm ET on the closing date or at 11:59pm ET on the day we receive the 100th application, whichever comes first.Learn more about this agency
This position serves as an experienced Auditor (IT) in the Kansas City regional office for the Office of Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA), Information Technology Audit Operations Division, USDA-OIG. The AIGA is responsible for providing auditing services and oversight for USDA agencies and programs. In this experienced position the Auditor (IT) assists or leads in planning and performing audit procedures, in accordance with applicable standards and guidance of USDA agencies' Information Technology systems, networks and data.
The Auditor (IT) will perform the following duties:
- Assists supervisor in designing and conducting audit procedures to identify vulnerabilities in USDA's IT infrastructure according to Federal standards including NIST, OMB and GAO guidance.
- Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
- Analyzes the Departments hardware, software, and operating systems to ensure IT security policies, procedures and tools are applied to ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of USDA systems.
- Identifies unusual or questionable IT practices, procedures, or operations.
- Conducts interviews with auditee to gather information to support audit procedures and briefs supervisors on conclusions.
- Prepares work papers to document the work accomplished which includes narratives explaining auditor conclusions based on evidentiary support.
- Assists supervisors in writing segments of draft and final IT or IT related audit reports, following the standard written product format.
Travel Required
25% or less - Occasional
Supervisory status
Promotion Potential
Job family (Series)
Conditions Of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Pre-employment Screening Assessment is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation/security check.
- Public Financial Disclosure Required (OGE 450).
- Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with USDA. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) – Your SSN is required under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your record from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your SSN is used to seek information about you from your employers, schools, banks, and other who may know you. Failure to provide your SSN on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION – This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring office at 202-720-0966. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – The USDA OIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, political affiliation, union, or non-union affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or any other non-merit factors.
DIRECT DEPOSIT – All employees must have their salary sent to a financial institution of their choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION - Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system. Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:
Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting or auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND Twenty-four semester hours in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.
In addition to the basic requirements described above, the incumbent must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: planning and executing audit assignments; working with a team performing specific audit assignments; assisting with the drafting of audit surveys or programs; actively participating in briefings before and after audit results; assisting with the writing of draft and final audit reports; and assisting with identifying, evaluating, and recommending changes to technical writing.
In addition to these requirements, the incumbent must show that they have drafted and reviewed audit documentation for technical competency and compliance with audit standards.
EDUCATION STATEMENT - This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required if you are selected for this position prior to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online - please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly.
All academic degrees or course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov
Additional information
- Selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for a Secret clearance. You must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates.
- Frequent travel is expected. Selected applicants must be able to acquire and maintain a government-issued travel charge card.
- Selectees must complete a one year probationary or trial period unless already completed or excepted by special authority.
- Acknowledgement of Career Mobility is a condition of employment. You must be available for permanent reassignment to other regional or resident offices, as required by the OIG.
- You will be required to complete an OGE-450, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interests.
- Selectees for such positions must meet the initial agency suitability determination (i.e. local police checks, review of past employment data, review of Query National information Center report, results of special agency check, etc.) before a final job offer can be made.
- This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
- You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
- Ability to gather, compile, and analyze from various sources of information/problems, and formulate conclusion and summarize results.
- Ability to develop a variety of analytical reports and written guidance in a variety of formats (e.g., narratives, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, etc.) using a variety of software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of professional audit and accounting principles and techniques.
Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need to meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply Online" button to the right.
To view the application form, visit: https://oig.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=7765E3E6-E7E0-4BF1-9995-A98B00CC4EAE
To view the application form, visit: https://oig.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=892C3253-1887-405E-AE61-A99F00BD2A83
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Drug test required
Required Documents
The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
• Resume (Required): must include: 1) personal information;2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, and grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor(s) phone number, e-mail address(es) for each work period listed, and whether we may contacted for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
• If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations http://www.naces.org/members.htm that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
• If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
• If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/enrollment/new-federal-employee-enrollment
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this. To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
NOTE: You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g., all SF-50s) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Agency contact information
Beverly Davis
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20250
United States
USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Our vision is to expand economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve and conserve our Nations natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within the Department of Agriculture whose mission is to ensure economy, efficiency, and integrity in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and operations through the successful execution of audits, investigations, and reviews. The OIG conducts investigations, audits, and reviews to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and mismanagement of USDA programs and operations.
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/) to check your application status.
We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
Legal and regulatory guidance
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/518559800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.


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I love the look of stitching on my cards and scrapbook pages but have yet to pull out the sewing machine to create the look. What do I do instead? I have a couple of well used stamp sets with different stitching designs that I use on cards and classic layouts. But what about my Studio J layouts?
The Studio J online scrapbooking has a stitching embellishment tool. This allows the look of stitching with little effort. Watch this video to see how it is done.
Here is a layout that I have created using the stitching tool. The second set of banners are not stitched because I was demonstrating how to add stitching in my Studio J workshop.
If you want a one on one Studio J tutorial, I can come to your home or meet you in the coffee shop and show you how. There is no cost to "play" with Studio J. Contact me today to set up an appointment.
The next Studio J Crop at my house is Tuesday May 8th. At 7:00 p.m. Watch for details in the next newsletter.


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Back in July, Nissan unveiled the Invitation Concept, a vehicle designed for the B-segment and announced that it will build the car at the Sunderland plant in the U.K. Today, the production version of the Invitation Concept was unveiled: this is the all-new Nissan Note. Set to go on sale in Japan this fall and in Europe in early 2013, the new Nissan Note promises to become the most user-friendly car in its segment.
Furthermore, the Note comes with Nissan's advanced Around View Monitor (AVM) which is a premiere for a compact car from the Japanese manufacturer. In terms of design, the Nissan Note features a striking character line, known as the 'Squash Line', as well as a distinctive front grille, headlamps and rear combination lamps.
As expected, the vehicle features a spacious interior and according to Nissan, this is beyond expectations for a car in this class. Some of the highlights, include the flowing line above the instrument panel.
Under the hood we find two new engines: the supercharged HR12DDR (DIG-S) and the HR12DE. These engines are mated to the XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and features Idling Stop System for 2WD.
The latest Note seals an important milestone in the improvement of Nissan's small vehicle range. Now giving all B-segment buyers what they were asking for and more, Nissan Note offers new ideas and an array of functional innovations to an even wider client base.
Similar to the Qashqai and the Juke, the Note is the outcome of an engineering and design program made to perfection for European clients. Engineering tasks done at the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in both Spain and the UK have led to producing a vehicle that surpasses segment standards, and gives pioneering ideas to the class.
Finishing the Note's European lineup is a latest production series at Nissan's UK factory in Sunderland. The outcome of a €147.500 investment in new manufacturing facilities, the Note is produced together with the Qashqai and the Juke.
Nissan has been directly linked with the enhancement of functional daily modern technology - knowing that necessary details should not be deprived and should be available for common cars, not only the luxurious ones. The latest Note believes in this principle and takes it to a whole new level with a wide range of technology enhancements that make driving easier, safer and more comfortable for drivers and passengers.
The Note launches the Nissan Safety Shield in Europe. It is pretty much basic in concept but highly modern and evolutionary in engineering and design, it is made up of a system of technologies used wisely to give tangible, actual benefits. The technological features like Lane Departure Warning, Moving Object Detection system, and Blind Spot Warning blend together to give a new standard for driving assistance.