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By I C Naik
A new trend is emerging pretty fast in MAHA-CHS; Planning self redevelopment well before society buildings are declared dilapidated. We had initiated discussion on this trend some time back in the Coffee Shop. On legal front in the latest move the MAHA- State Government promulgated an ordinance last October and inserted an exclusive chapter "Cooperative Housing Societies" in the MCS Act 1960. There appears a better opportunity for self redevelopment; let us pick up the thread.
Very serious flaw in the financial management in most Housing Societies is being analyzed thread bear. Self redevelopment needs two critical things; extraordinarily cooperative members and strong financial base. Housing Society is a non-profit mutual interest enterprise run on funds contributed by its members. These funds are known as per their purposes depending on the objects to be attained as specified in the bye-laws; the usual being Sinking Fund, Normal Repair Fund, Major Repair Fund, Common Amenities & Services Fund, Welfare Fund etc. etc. and a statutory Reserve fund required to be established out of surplus of income over expenditure incurred for running the Society. Disastrous consequence on the financial strength of almost every housing society because of just one error of omission in every model bye-laws has completely gone unnoticed. The omission is in specifying the Principal object of the Society in the registered bye-laws. Principal object qualifies the Society to be classified under one of nine classes of cooperative societies ..Rule 10 of the MCR 1961reads
"After registration of a society, the Registrar shall classify the society into one or other of the following classes and sub-classes of societies prescribed below according to the principal object provided in its bye-laws."
One omission led to another, that is no Housing Society established "Common Amenities and Services fund" extremely important fund of housing societies necessary for attaining the principal object. Consequential error is far more serious; amounts contributed by the members to procure common amenities and services are erroneously accounted as income earned by the Society. It is reported as income earned from members though several other amounts contributed were directly credited to corresponding fund account. If there was a specific purpose Fund namely "Common Amenities and Services fund" in the Accounting system this error would not have occurred. A few members of Housing Societies I talked about this error their contention was it was the way of smart committees of subsidizing the maintenance cost to the members. Chartered Accountants also accepted this erroneous accounting policy. Every Housing Society over looked a basic character of cooperative societies that they are mutual interest organizations [the Apex Court Judgment dated 12th March 2018. in the case of Venkatesh Premises C S Ltd [C A NO.2706 OF 2018] [SLP (C) No.30194 of 2010][Styles vs. New York Life Insurance Company, (1889) 2 T.C. 460, by Lord Watson in the House of Lords] . The implication is contribution received from members do not partake character of income of the Society. Seehttp://www.indiancooperative.com/cooperative-coffee-shop/doctrine-of-mutuality-in-cooperative-housing-societies/ The audited financial statements of every Housing Society reports profit/loss having members' contribution a part of it and is certified by the auditor as income earned by the Society. The housing societies being no profit no loss societies, and to be true to that notion, the Housing Society managements adjust the amount called from member's as contribution clubbing interest income and fix lower rate of contribution to society charges bypassing the bye-law requirement. No bye laws empower the Management Committee to adjust any income to expenses incurred for attaining objects of the Society. Expenses and contribution to funds as specified in the registered bye laws must be recovered from members as society charges. This is the reserved territory for general body of members via appropriation of profit rules to choose the purposes to which they can be put to. Surplus arising out of interest earned on invested funds is to be appropriated as specified in the registered bye-laws which requires creation of Statutory Reserve Fund by transferring not less than 25% of such Surplus every year. Section 66 of the MCS Act 1960 also mandates this transfer and the investment and utilization thereof is also governed by the MCR 1961.This provision is desecrated by every housing society. Under a strict compliance environment committees could have been in serious trouble of compensating the Society for short charge.
Unlike the MCS Act 1960 which is silent on establishing specific society funds, except Section 66 for mandatory Reserve Fund, the ordinance in Section 154B-15 provides that "Every society shall establish funds as may be prescribed" [under the MCR 1961] and also such other funds as the Society may, from time to time, decide. The State Government should not overlook correcting this serious error of omission of establishing Common Amenities and Services Fund after inserting a corresponding object as principal object in bye-laws. Such a step is inconsonance with the definition of Housing Society under Sub-Clause (17) of Section 154B1 in Chapter III Cooperative Housing Societies" [Section 2(27) of the MCS Act 1960]. Even if the State Government does not act as aforesaid, every Housing Society which have dwellings already allotted to the members is advised to amend its bye-laws for establishing Common Amenities and Services Fund. Many housing societies have a practice of charging in maintenance bills the expenses incurred on social welfare activities a Housing Society undertakes as provided under its bye-laws. This is a breach of bye-laws because such activities are to be undertaken using surplus income transferred to welfare fund. If a complaint is made to the Cooperative Court the office bearers will have tough time defending a claim on them to reimburse the Society for maintenance contribution diverted to social activities.
And last but not the least, every Housing Society will get richer to prepare itself for self redevelopment in terms of financial strength.
There will be surplus in every Housing Society which means the members in Annual General Meeting will become active in participating in the management. This will help strengthen membership discipline.
As the State Government has been empowered to make rules to establish funds there under by every Housing Society, the State should amend the form N to do correct accounting of members' contribution reckoning the doctrine of mutuality.
One reason for housing societies to opt for smaller funds is the fear of losing them under frauds by cooperative banks where they have to be invested. The RBI should increase the insured sum of bank deposits under DIGC scheme from Rs 1 lac to at least Rs 25 Lacs per one account in every District or State Cooperative Bank as a broader safety net. It can insure unlimited sum under contributory scheme charging token premium to depositor housing societies.


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A team of students from the School of Informatics and Computing won the Student Design Competition at the 12th annual Human-Robot Interaction Conference in Vienna, Austria.
Haodan Tan, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Informatics with a focus on Human-Robot Interaction, four students pursuing a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction/design—Fuchang Yang, Nava Teja Tummalapalli, Chetan Bhatia, and Kaustubh Barde—and SoIC undergraduate assistants Kayoung Cho and Adam Wolf developed Raven, a robot designed to address the needs of the homeless. The Student Design Competition, the first held at the HRI Conference since 2008, called on competitors to present interactive robotic objects that could enhance any level of a "smart city" environment. Specifically, teams were asked to focus on a particular interaction context, develop robotic objects, and create scenarios that illustrated how robots could fit within the lives of the humans involved.
Raven creates an interaction between homeless people and citizens through the use of a robotic mailbox. Homeless can register their information, such as their usual location, and requests for items they need at local shelters. The shelter can then transmit that information to Raven, which, in theory, would be stationed on a local street corner.
"This melding of technology with a need in the community is the perfect example of informatics' ability to make an impact," said Erik Stolterman, the chair of Informatics at SoIC. "The potential of this project is exciting, and we're proud this group of students had an opportunity to showcase their work at an international conference."
Raven aims to grab the attention of passers-by by engaging with them through movement. The robotic mailbox is placed in unexpected areas, and Arduino-based sensors allow Raven to provide human-like movement. If people interact with Raven, they are given a printed request from one of the registered homeless. The request includes the registrant's name, a short biography, the reason behind his or her struggles, the request, and his or her location. The person can then choose to respond to the request in various ways, from searching out the homeless person to making a donation.
Requests can include clothing, a monetary contributions, employment, or something as simple as a hug.
"We interviewed the manager at the Shalom Community Center (in Bloomington) and also conducted some fly-on-the-wall exercises to observe, understand, and interact with some of the homeless individuals in Bloomington," the group said. "In particular, when we spoke with this couple in the downtown area, we learned that most homeless individuals are skilled, but without the basic needs of sleep, food, and shelter, they are unable to sustain their jobs for a longer duration."
The Shalom Community Center allows homeless to request needs, but the resources at the center are limited. By making the requests available to a wider audience, the community will have more of an opportunity to help those in need.
"What if there was a way in which requests for resources made by homeless individuals could be shared with the population in the city?" the group asked. "This is where Raven steps in."
The team began working on Raven in November 2016, and despite approaching the design challenge with a limited group knowledge of the human-robot interaction space beyond Tan, who planted the seed for the project, they quickly became enthusiastic about the idea.
After conducting research and building a prototype, the group filmed a video that was submitted to the Student Design Challenge at the HRI Conference. Since being accepted to the conference, the group has continued to refine the design and work out any issues that arise.
"We want to engage with a global audience in a conversation about homelessness," the group said. "If this project generates more ideas for different professionals in the field, the project can create opportunities for impact in many countries. For many of us, this also will be the first time that we will be presenting at an academic conference, and this is a great example of how our education can create an impact in a broad range of fields."

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PI115351962AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Hammonton, NJ

POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 10-24854

Department: APG Intercompany

Hours Per Week 37.5

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Location: Hammonton

Weekends Required? No

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: Unit Director/Clinical Supervisor

Training: QPRT, Annual, Safety, six (6) hours in discipline, Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED (HSFAC), CPI, CBT-SP

Career Development: Therapist-Integrated Care Asst. Director Director

Position Summary: This position is a co-located, collaborative member of the primary care clinic's health care team who assists the primary care provider (PCP) in managing the overall health of their enrolled population. The position's goals are to help improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and conditions. This position is responsible for facilitating the effective integration of behavioral health into the primary care team. The Therapist will work with primary care physicians and their medical staff to ensure integrated services are implemented at a high level; work with the team to ensure a smooth operational workflow; and use quality improvement methodology to help implement team based integrated care. This position will also provide direct clinical service to clients; provide clinical supervision to interns and staff; and participate in peer review. Based on their assessment of client needs, and in consultation with the PCP staff, the Therapist triages referred clients. Based on this assessment, the position may provide brief interventions designed to activate the client to more fully participate in their care; provide planned short-term, solution-focused psychotherapy; or refer clients to a behavioral health specialist for longer term behavioral health care. The Therapist-Integrated Care provides individual, family, group, addictions and other behavioral health interventions to clients and their families according to their professional scope of services. An additional distinguishing feature of the role is to intervene with client problems even when they are sub-syndromal, in hopes of averting progression to full diagnostic symptomatology. This position completes assigned screenings for all identified clients and follows protocols based on the results of those screenings. The Therapist-Integrated Care assists PCP staff and clients in identifying and accessing community resources to meet client/family identified needs. Position also provides interventions directed toward the prevention, treatment, or management of physical health problems. The position provides trainings as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with primary care staff to foster the integration of BH and primary care.

Work with team to ensure smooth operational work flow.

Communicates with PCP staff on a daily basis.

Participate in quality improvement activities.

Be an active participant at team meetings.

Provide comprehensive bio-psycho-social diagnostic assessment at intake and at any point needed throughout the therapeutic treatment.

Triage clients based on assessed needs.

Develop a Treatment Plan in consultation with the client and PCP staff.

Provide brief interventions.

Provide psychotherapeutic treatments.

Provide crisis intervention and management services.

Provide case management services.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to any age/disability group assigned.

Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate referrals.

Provides clinical guidance and appropriate interaction with external providers.

Completes Progress Notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major clinical issues and changes in mental health status.

Provides interventions directed toward the prevention, treatment or management of physical health problems

Provides trainings as assigned.

Supports care management and primary care integration outcomes as identified.

Assists in the development of behavioral health component of identified disease specific pathways.

Orients all assigned primary care physician practices to behavioral health services.

Proficient in the knowledge and skills described in the core competency curriculum for each assigned age/disability group

Completes documentation within one (1) calendar day of service delivery

Bill services the day patient was seen.

Participate in peer review and QA activities

Conduct professional practice and behavior according to the policies and procedures of AtlantiCare as well as therapist's professional associations (e.g., National Association of Social Workers, American Psychology Association, American Mental Counseling Association, etc.) Code of Ethics.

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Minimal Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in behavioral health

Valid LCSW

Experience: Two (2) years in behavioral health setting. Must be able to conduct therapy sessions in the language of the population served, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional years experience in behavioral health setting. Previous experience working in an integrated primary care/behavioral health team.

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position

Date Reviewed: Human Resources

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Timberlake and Watt got plenty of TV time in Game 5.
If you watched Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals last night for even a few minutes, you're well aware that Justin Timberlake and JJ Watt were seated court side together.
Timberlake, who held a concert at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night, joined the Houston Texans' star and his girlfriend, Kealia Ohai, to soak in the Rockets' thrilling 98-94 victory, along with several other celebrities in attendance such as Houston rappers Travis Scott, Trae tha Truth and Chamillionaire, as well as Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes and Andre Johnson.
Timberlake, Watt and Ohai got the most screen time of anyone though, as the cameras seemed to pan to the court side crew after every big play - including Chris Paul's ridiculous double-clutch three-pointer over David West in the fourth quarter.
In addition to all of the musicians, athletes and celebrities in attendance for the pivotal Game 5, the Houston Rockets also provided tickets for more than 300 seniors from Sante Fe High School. Prior to the game, both teams honored the victims of the tragic school shooting, and the school choir sang the national anthem. The seniors were recognized, along with the first responders and others from Santa Fe HS.
Travis Scott, who has been a fixture at Rockets' home playoff games this season, also addressed the students from Sante Fe HS and the first responders, saying, "We love you. Ya'll the strongest people on this earth. Thank you for being heroes to all of us. LET'S GO ROCKETS!"
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Many visitors consider winter the perfect time to visit Paris. The city of lights becomes a breathtaking wonderland with fairy lights adorning the streets, and buildings and parks taking on a festive illumination. Christmas markets pop up in most arrondisements, and little stands selling roasted, piping-hot chestnuts become a common sight on busy street corners. Bûches de Noël fill the Parisian bakeries' displays and ice rinks appear in prime locations.
Alongside sightseeing the beautifully lit-up landmarks, and Christmas shopping at traditional markets full to the brim with enchanting wooden stalls and delicious hot chocolate, you may be still hoping to fit in some cultural activities. If so, the Musée Jacquemart-André is one place you shouldn't miss.
The Museum's Fascinating Founders
This excellent Paris museum is housed in a mansion on Boulevard Haussmann, which was commissioned by Edouard André, the heir of a Protestant banking family. Once construction was completed in 1875, André used it to exhibit the huge number of works of art that he had acquired over many years. When he married in 1881, his new wife Nélie Jacquemart, a well-known artist of the time, shared his passion.
Together, they travelled throughout the continent, especially Italy, both for pleasure and the opportunity to visit antique dealers and auction rooms. They also made a number of trips to the Middle East, including Constantinople, Cairo, and Beirut to add to their collections.
Florence: Portraits at the Court of the Medicis (11th September 2015 – 25th January 2016)
The Musée Jacquemart-André's current exhibition is a magnificent study of the art of portraiture, which flourished amongst Florence's élite in the sixteenth century. Used by the upper class to capture their social status and facial physiognomy, the large number of portraits you can find in this Paris museum will be of interest to both amateur buffs and art aficionados alike.
The exhibition boasts, not only of masterpieces by Pontormo (a master of mannerism and famous pupil of Andrea del Sarto), but also as the first entirely dedicated to Florentine portraiture in France. The works of art gathered for this display allow the visitor to witness how the artists experimented with regards to the way contemporaries were represented, and to observe the style developments of the Cinquecento (the sixteenth century), a time of significant change for both religion and culture.
How to Get There
Getting to this Paris museum is easy. Located on 158 Boulevard Haussman, only 400 meters away from the Place Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, the Musée Jacquemart-André can be easily reached by foot if you are sightseeing around the area.
Public transport links are excellent as well: Metro stops Saint-Augustin, Miromesnil, and Saint-Philippe-du-Roule are all less than ten minutes' walk away; buses 22, 43, 52, 54, 28, 80, 83, 84, and 93 will all drop you off nearby; the Réseau Express Régional (RER) line A stops at Charles de Gaulle-Étoile; and there is even a Velib station (for Paris's rental bicycles) on the Rue de Berri.
When it comes to top Paris museums, the Jacquemart-André demands a visit, not just for its fascinating exhibitions, but also for its lovely location.
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This is a timeless tale that is always great to read to the kids in the classroom.
This is a timeless tale that is always great to read to the kids in the classroom.
Alices Adventure is a traditional literature tale that follows a girl that is a story of curiosity. Curiosity can lead you in many ways and this charming story is an excellent representation of it.
"Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
1. Never tired of this one!
2. Smartwool socks year-round, just vary the thickness
3. 5,728' Mount Rogers in my home county
4. Oysters, mussels, any kind of shell boogers 😖
5. Yes! I'm Zuul from Ghostbusters
#friYAYintro @howjessreads
Alice in Wonerland has always been one of my favourites, and anything based off of it. However nothing beats the original, with such a weird and quirky storyline. I'm pretty sure this book is one if the most well known books ever, especially since there is such a big fan base over it.
This is the 5th time I've read it...
Went to Alice In the Village at Patriots Place in Foxboro. It's cute inside, but I like the one in Mystic, CT better.
✨ #covercrush #7Covers7Days
(Not sure who's already playing, so I'm just gonna pick a random handle)
@Gabbysbooks would you like to play? 💜
Walked to the grocery store in Venice to get coffee and now we are enjoying it on the balcony before starting our day.
Day 27 - #Adventurous #AliceAdventuresinWonderland #LewisCarroll #AugustABC
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children.
Mariam from A Thousand Splendid Suns
Lady Anne Stone from Prairie Dreams Trilogy
@shadowspeak17 #top5
I've had this for a while and I have always wanted to read it. No time like the present I suppose. 🤷🏾♀🙂
A wonderful piece of TL passed down for years. The whimsical story of Alice going to wonderland is a fun story to share with your students. Students will love the ridiculousness in wonderland when Alice tries to find the rabbit and gets distracted along away. This book can be used in an author study with your students. This website can be used to retrieve information for the AS. https://www.lewiscarroll.org
The last time I was in Honduras, I would read this in hammocks on our breaks.
Also, you might not be able to tell from the picture, but this is a mini-edition, so that made it interesting 🤔.
#hammock #letstraveljuly @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620
Week 15: A book people lie about reading
Reading: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
I didnt know people lied about reading books until I googled a list and this one is number 1 apparently
Wonderland may not be a place you'll want to be - dangerous potions, execution-happy Queen, some rude animals..but Alice did have a marvellous adventure.
Shown above illustrations from the books from various illustrators.
#WanderingJune #ImaginaryPlaces
Road trip with my boys!
About to crack open this beauty! 😍 I don't remember every reading these stories but I've seen most of the movie adaptations so I'm excited to see what they got right and what they've changed. 😁 (P.S. can we just talk about this Alice in Wonderland pocket watch necklace?! Books a Million FTW! 😍)
It's weird to finally read a thing after absorbing cultural references since I was a kid. But it was still such a fun world to be immersed in. I liked the wordplay crossed with pure imagination in a landscape where anything can happen, however ludicrous. I read both books, and even though I liked Looking Glass, I didn't enjoy as much the first. The characters weren't quite as memorable and the action was more linear, given the chessboard world.
I'm very late ⌚🐇 arriving home from a friend's cookout. Getting myself cozy for a Saturday night #booktomovie feature of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.
#maymadness @TheReadingMermaid @RadicalReader @Clwojick
"Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
Modern fantasy. These are perfect examples of the extreme whimsy that modern fantasy can bring. These stories would be great for older children or even read aloud to younger children. The fact that there are movies will make it even easier to read it to you get children.
Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carrol, 1865/1871. These two stories are often lumped together as they are about the same world. This extremely colorful classic is full of crazy characters that children and adults have loved since their creation. These stories are whimsically charming and wonderfully eccentric.
I love the Alice in Wonderland playing cards that the hubs put in my Easter basket, and the little Cheshire cat Funko, too. ⏱🐇✨🍄
A round up of my book themed coffee mugs.
#7 @outofprint 's Alice mug. I usually reserve this one for tea, but it's too damn early to even consider not pouring myself another cup of coffee.
I had a gorgeous #teaparty this afternoon with @Heideschrampf and @scripturient .... Nina, this was such a great idea. We had so much fun. 😍😁😎 #bookishbirthday
This is a magical story and I will for sure have this classic in my book collection.
At Shanghai Disney, the Alice in Wonderland attraction is a walkthrough maze that is so beautifully chilling and immersive; complete with the most ominous music while you make your way through the rabbit hole into Wonderland. We met the creepy, stone-faced Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the elusive Cheshire Cat, felt swallowed up by the flowers, and had tremendous fun at the bizarre Mad Hatter's tea party. Here I am about to see the Red Queen 🌹♥.
150 years ago, a mathematician from Oxford wrote a fairy tale about a little Englishwoman. Everyone knows this girl: she fell into a rabbit hole, she went through a mirror! Invented by Lewis Carroll #Wonderland still excites the imagination of readers all over the world: children and adults, historians and artists, philosophers and poets! 🐇☕🎩🌹😸♠♥
#AlicesAdventuresinWonderland #ThroughtheLookingGlassandWhatAliceFoundThere
1. Part of the view from my front porch.
2. Yes. It's a peaceful community. All the neighbors around me are nice and friendly.
3. The tagged book and also A Game of Thrones.
4. Usually in the morning and afternoon.
5. Chicken tenders with a mix of fries and tater tots. Leftover cherry pie and French Vanilla ice cream.
"There was not a moment to be lost: away went Alice like the wind."
The detailed black and white sketches in this story add depth to the imagination and creativity in this tale.
This story was written in 1978 and published by Weathervane Books. I grew up with this tale. It is a modern fantasy about a young girl named Alice who finds herself stumbling into a strange and curious new world. It has disturbing and surrealistic characters that she much face on her adventures. It is full of magic and wonder.
A classic that never gets old. Not exactly like the movies, so you should take the time to actually read them if you haven't
"I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again."
― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
One of my favorite books, movie, and quote 🐇
Alice is super annoying and if she just learned to close her mouth she could have avoided any and all the trouble she caused in both stories. These books really should be read in psychology classes. Lewis Carroll showcases many textbook characteristics of mental illness in his writing and I had quite a hard time NOT diagnosing him. I don't know what Disney was thinking. Overall the story is erratic and jumps quickly from one place to another.
Awesome. Definitely one if my favorites!
I finally read the original Alice stories! What a trippy, weird adventure. I think I liked Wonderland better, but Through the Looking Glass was fun, too. There's a lot of humor, imagination, and general oddness—I have to say the original Tenniel illustrations are sort of creepy. My 7-year-old boy and I read this gorgeous edition together... he's a big fan of the Burton movie and loved the books!
Bonus: this counts as 2 #1001books!
🎧 I ❤ Alice in Wonderland and have a few different audio editions of both AAIW and TTLG. Just started this one from *1995* with Michael Page narrating! MP is talking *very* fast so I'm slowing the audio *down* to .75! The remastering from the original tape isn't very good so you have what sounds like talking in the background (print through.)
But for all that, it's still a story I love coming back to.
"Yes, that's it," said the hatter with a sigh, "it's always tea time."
#OctoberPutASpellOnYou #Party 🍵🎉 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88
Craving fixed, @GrilledCheeseSamurai !
👑 Alice🍪not currently- will read When Hellen Comes when it gets closer to Halloween 🐰 Catcher of the wRye 🎩 not a fan- as a librarian I believe everyone has the freedom to read whateverj they want. Banning books is against the First Amendment. If one person thinks a book is wrong to read, they do not get to dictate what's right and wrong.
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Cartoon by Liana Finck in The New Yorker.
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Here are the best B.C. books of the week.
B.C.: 15 best books of the week, June 24
1. The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate — Discoveries from A Secret World — Peter Wohlleben (Greystone Books).
2. Embers: One Ojibway's Meditations — Richard Wagamese (Douglas & McIntyre).
3. On Island: Life Among the Coast Dwellers — Pat Carney (TouchWood Editions).
4. Hello Humpback! — Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd, illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers (Harbour Publishing).
5. Chilcotin Chronicles: Stories of Adventure and Intrigue from British Columbia's Central Interior — Sage Birchwater (Caitlin Press).
6. The Queen of the North Disaster: The Captain's Story — Colin Henthorne (Harbour Publishing).
7. The Two Sisters — E. Pauline Johnson, illustrated by Sandra Butt (Waterlea Books).
8. Dirty Windshields: The Best and the Worst of the Smugglers Tour Diaries — Grant Lawrence (Douglas & McIntyre).
9. Tails Don't Lie 2: A Pack of Dog Cartoons — Adrian Raeside, illustrated by Adrian Raeside (Harbour Publishing).
10. We Sang You Home — Richard Van Camp, illustrated by Julie Flett (Orca Book Publishing).
11. Hard Knox: Musings from the Edge of Canada — Jack Knox (Heritage House Publishing).
12. Heart: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Heroic Organ — Johannes Hinrich Von Borstel (Greystone Books).
13. Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey — Margriet Ruurs, illustrated by Nizar Ali Badr (Orca Book Publishing).
14. Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance, Vancouver's First Forensic Investigator — Eve Lazarus (Arsenal Pulp Press).
15. Price Paid: The Fight for First Nations Survival — Bev Sellars (Talonbooks).


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Wood Kits
Building wooden kits has always been popular and there is nothing like working with natural materials such as wood. They provide many hours of enjoyment in building and when finished make beautiful display models that are much admired. From a Balsa kit of a Spitfire to Nelson's famous HMS Victory, there is something to suit everyone.


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Creamy and decadent hot chocolate made easy in a slow cooker with a secret ingredient to make this the best hot chocolate!
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a famous Internet security measure. Initially, it was created to provide a security solution for Internet users – whether private individuals or business organization. Later on, VPNs are developed to add an extra layer of security to both public and private networks.
In theory, all the traffic that moves through your VPN connection is secure because no one will intercept it making VPN the safest way to browse privately. You already know that once you browse, privacy is already compromised. VPN can actually prevent the government and your Internet Service Provider from seeing your browsing history.
You need to find the right VPN client first. Here's a guide to choosing the right VPN client:
Read reviews
There is a myriad of VPN clients available all claiming the best in the field that is why choosing is kind of overwhelming. To help you with this dilemma, you should check TorGuard Review. Reviews are helpful to make an informed decision. You will know the thoughts and insights of other users and the rating as well.
Check the protocol
There are different types of VPN. When you are looking for the right one, you will come across terms like SSL/TLS, PPTP, and L2TP. These are the protocols of VPN. According to experts, SSL is commonly utilised these days but all protocols promise protection of the connection. There is no standard what protocol to use because needs vary from person to person. However, you should check the performance, compatibility, encryption level and stability and configuration to decide which protocol to use.
Determine the service location and the exit location
The service location and exit location should be considered when choosing a VPN. If you are interested in shopping, you should make sure that the VPN has servers in many locations. If you are from the US and you want to watch live TV in the UK, it is crucial that you make sure the VPN has servers in the UK to get around the restriction of location. If you are concerned about the government snooping, you should pick VPN service outside the country.
Check for added features
There are a number of VPN service providers that add anti-malware and anti-spyware features to make sure that you are not downloading Trojans or viruses.
See the price
There are VPN service providers that offer free services. These service providers will most likely put contextual ads while you are using it. If you are not up to that, the best is to consider subscribing to VPN service. Since you are paying, they will pay more attention to providing the best security for you. It is important that you read the user agreement before using it so you will know the scope of the service.
VPN is secure but if your device has been compromised with malware, VPN will not reduce the risk of being spied. If this happens, you need the help of a good antivirus. At the end of the day, you should do your best to secure your connection and assure that all sensitive data you are sending and receiving is secured and encrypted.


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In this sales bootcamp review of Always Hired, Mandy Gragg, Account Manager at Google, shares how she found Always Hired and how the program helped her land a dream job at Google.
How did you hear about Always Hired?
It was recommended to me through one of my personal training clients, Kendall Cohen. She had the best things to say about the program since she had recently graduated. I was doing some contract work on the side, but wasn't familiar yet with essentials like Salesforce and the other sales stack tools. I knew if I wanted to get ahead, I needed to sharpen my industry skills and Always Hired seemed like the place to do that.
Did you look at any other programs before choosing to go with Always Hired?
I didn't need to. Between Kendall's recommendation and what I read online, I was sold. It was clear you had the best program, placement rates and partners.
Tell me about your service in the military and what it was like looking for a job after your service.
I served in the Marine Corps for five years. However, I struggled with my career once I left the military. Finding someone who would open the door for me in the industry I desired with so little job experience was a challenge. I was getting job offers for executive assistant positions, but it wasn't what I wanted. Serving in the Marines gave me excellent management and leadership experience, but not task level experience (like with Salesforce and other related tools). I wish I had known about Always Hired four years ago, because it would have saved me time in getting my post-military career on track.
The fact that you offer special tuition programs to Veterans is awesome. As I said, making the transition out of the military can be difficult. So if service members knew this was an option upon graduation, I think it would give them more confidence as they take the next step in their careers.
And your next step was getting a job at Google. What was that like?
I tried to get in the door with Google, and other tech companies, before going through Always Hired and they wouldn't look at me because I didn't have any relevant experience. Then, after going through the three week program the interviews started rolling in. Not only did the hiring managers appreciate that I had sales knowledge and techniques, but they appreciated that I took initiative to improve myself and further my career. My military background, combined with completing a sales bootcamp, showed a level of commitment they weren't seeing from other job candidates. Marines are focused and don't take no for an answer, which prepared me for objection handling and closing sales.
Is there any part of the training that really stood out to prepare you for the role you're in now?
My team is impressed with my ability to understand and influence the client. The role playing that we did in class was crucial. Being put on the spot in class with questions from the trainers and Gabe really prepared me for my job as an account manager. I've even been asked to join higher level meetings regarding campaign strategies, helping our team find the best ways to connect with our customer base. The confidence and trust my team has in me is a direct reflection of the curriculum of Always Hired, and has built a solid foundation for the rest of my career.
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Holly hops on
Your journey begins around eight in the morning at the bus terminal in Belize City, which sits beside one of the citys infamous canalsmore of an open sewer, now undergoing long overdue repairs.
The piles of sand and miscellaneous construction equipment are no impediment to the taxis and other vehicles that drop passengers off at the depot and the vendors hawking wares at the entrance.
The big room youll enter seems to promise the opportunity to buy view bus schedules and purchase tickets. But, youll soon see that the ticket windows are dark and unused, and the boards above them are devoid of timetables.
Passengers dont linger in this space; they know better. Keep walking and youll find yourself at the departure gates. Dont be fooled by the chaos. Buses leave promptly. At each gate youll find a conductor who can answer the only questions that really matter:
Where is this bus going?
Or, Does this bus go to (insert destination here)?
And, What time does it leave?
Where is this bus going?
Or, Does this bus go to (insert destination here)?
And, What time does it leave?
Brian boards
Belizean buses will look very familiar to the American eye, as they tend to be former American school buses repainted in tropical colors. A mere US $10 can take you from one end of the country to anotherrevealing a rustic panorama that you won't find via any other mode of transport.
I entered the bus terminal at Belize City with no schedule and no route; only a vague idea of traveling south and then east to Placencia, known for its offshore coral reefs that make for spectacular snorkeling & scuba diving. Later I would head back west to Guatemala.
I missed the first bus, but had to wait only 20 minutes for the next one. Given the terminal is loosely organized with few employees on hand, locals are happy to point you to the right placebut know some might ask for a tip!
Three things you need to know
The lay of the land
Buses in Belize follow three basic routes:
Your fellow passengers will mostly be regular riders, sharing gossip or making conversation in a mélange of at least three languages: English, Spanish and Creole. Now that there are new immigrants from Taiwan and Nigeria in the country, you may hear languages from these lands as well.
As the bus pulls out of Belize City, it glides along the Lords Ridge Cemetery flanking the Western Highway. This is something to see, with its grand and humble tombstones and mini-gated grave communities bearing old Belizean family names.
Unless you are riding an express bus, the frequent stops begin in this area and continue all the way to Belmopan. Basically, if the bus driver sees someone flagging him down, he will stop. If someone wants to get off of the bus, she will have let the conductor know ahead of time.
The conductor will collect your fare. Note that both U.S. dollars and Belize dollars are accepted currency. Formerly British Honduras, Belize is the only country in its region with English as the official language. You could therefore structure a Central American trip comfortably speaking English and paying U.S. dollarsas long as you stay in Belize!
Whichever currency you choose, bring small bills, for the restroom facilities and for buying drinks and snacks.
Village views (and more)
Leaving Belize City en route to Belmopan, youll pass private homes and catch sight of the Caribbean Sea. Youll glimpse Old Belize, too: a marina that also features a restaurant and bar, small museum and gift shop, water slide, beach volleyball and zip lining. Not cheap, but popular with locals and visitors alike.
The Belize Zoo is about 30 minutes outside of the city. It is charming and worth a visit either now, or on the return trip. Zoo staff can tell you the approximate time the buses pass by the zoo entrance.
The Western Highway carries travelers through a number of villages: Hattieville, built to provide homes for people displaced by the ferocious Hurricane Hattie of 1961, La Democracia, and Gracie Rock.
Villages in Belize are tiny affairs, butperhaps because the population of the country is so smallhamlets are as well known as larger towns. If you say Crooked Tree, Double Head Cabbage, or Burrell Boom, everyone will know what you are talking about. Its likely their aunt or cousin or grandmother lives there.
In Belmopan youll find a bustling terminal adjacent to a market that teems with everything from fresh produce to souvenirs. This is worth a browse if you have time between buses.
Belmopan itself offers little in the way of sights and sounds to attract the visitor. It is the seat of government and home to embassies and consulates, a number of businesses, the University of Belize, and a handful of eateries.
Built in 1970, it owes its existence to the frequent hurricanes that strike the coast. The Bull Frog Inn remains the hotel of choice for travellers who do want to spend the night. The main government buildings emulate ancient Maya architecture, but otherwise the architecture is fairly quotidian.
Continuing westward more villages await you after Belmopan: Cotton Tree, Georgeville, and Teakettle to name a few.
The town of San Ignacio will be your next major stop: a few minutes at the open air bus depot here will allow you time to stretch, purchase a snack or cool drink from a a cart on wheels, and even stroll down to view the Macal River.
San Ignacio is worth exploring, and the weary traveler should consider stopping for a night or two in town or at one of the great resorts and inns nearby.
The leg of your journey from San Ignacio to Benque Viejo del Carmen is rich with sights to see. Uniformed school children might wave to bus riders while they enjoy recess in the schoolyard. A Mennonite vendor may be selling watermelons from an old-fashioned horse-and-cart. Look carefully and youll spot an abandoned American school bus proclaiming, Praise the Lord.
Youll know youre nearing Benque when the Mopan River appears to your right. Here, you might see small children frolicking in the shallows as their mothers scrub clothes against the rocks.
Soon you can disembark at the ferry to the Xunantunich Maya site, or you can continue to the bus depot and catch a cab to the Guatemalan border.
Memo to border crossers: if you're looking to get to Guatemala and soak in the majesty of the Mayan empire in Tikal, or the island charm of nearby Flores, head for the border after Benque. Dont forget your passport!
Brian heads south
Instead of continuing west as Holly did, I boarded a bus for the Stann Creek District. The journey southward is a lush feast for the eyes, a breathtaking reel of rolling hills and rivers, exotic animals, old-time churches and brightly colored farmhouses. As with the first leg of the journey, unless you opt for an express bus (which costs a bit more), there will be frequent stops, as drivers pick up and drop off the locals most anywhere they ask.
With so much eye candy along the way, I never once felt the need to plug in my headphones. The journey west and then south formed the perfect bridge between the crowded, gritty streets of urban Belize and the sleepy charm of its oceanfront towns. Even without air conditioning, the bus offered a cool breeze with the windows rolled down that broke up what had been a couple of scorching May days in the tropics.
A sticky situation arose when two female passengers got into a tussle, and one even pulled a knife, but a uniformed police officer on board quickly broke it up. The bus never stopped moving.
Born in Belize, Holly is a journalist and creative writer living in St. Louis. She travels to Belize several times a year, where she spends most of her time with family and friends in Belize City or at Casa Edgell in Placencia.
A native St. Louisan, Brian made his first visit to Belize in May 2012. He's also a writer, and runs his own content strategy firm in San Francisco.SOURCE
Born in Belize, Holly is a journalist and creative writer living in St. Louis. She travels to Belize several times a year, where she spends most of her time with family and friends in Belize City or at Casa Edgell in Placencia.
A native St. Louisan, Brian made his first visit to Belize in May 2012. He's also a writer, and runs his own content strategy firm in San Francisco.


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Can Ulekan Bali cook up and Indonesian (spice) storm? Yes they KAN!
You might know of the Good Food Brotherhood from their Watercress, Milk & Madu, SHMURGER BURGER & Bangkok hustle fame.. if you liked those establishments, you'll LOVE this one! Finally, the brothers do Indonesian (and well!)
In the daytime Ulekan is a warung-style eatery with a nasi campur buffet of all your favourite Indonesian dishes, piled as high as you can handle. Choose a spoonful of this, a few mouthfuls of that – so that you get to try it all – our kinda eating!
Come nighttime, Ulekan is a sophisticated nightspot serving up the best meals from across the Indonesian archipelago. No msg, no palm oil, just honoured recipes prepared fresh with the modern flair these boys are renown for.
Our hot tips? The Gado Gado with peanut sauce crushed fresh-to-serve from the "Ulekan"(mortar & pestle), the Perkadel Jagung (corn fritters) with chilli and green sambal, the tender melt-in-your-mouth Rendang Sapi (beef rendang), the Dendeng Sapi Balado (caramelized beef jerky), or the Ikan Kakap Garing (fried whole barramundi with sweet, sour & spicy dipping sauce). But don't sweat it, whatever you order is bound top be delish – these guys are fluent in good food, and rarely put a foot wrong. [Check out their full menu]
Don't leave before you've tried the Balinese banoffee – an island take on a dessert classic. Also, that Es Teller (crushed ice with fruits, sorbet & jelly) on a hot day – life changing.
Trust the GFB to cook up another hotspot for our list of Canggu faves – enak sekali!


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JAKARTA – The death toll rose to 91 and the number of injured people was up to 209 after a 7.0-magnitude quake hit tourist destination of Lombok Island in central Indonesia, officials said on Monday.
The jolt destroyed thousands of houses and buildings, forcing thousands of people to flee homes and take shelters, according to the National Agency for Disaster Management.
The impact of Sunday's powerful quake extended on Monday as a rescue for tourists in three small islands is underway.
It was the second deadly quake in a week to hit Lombok. A July 29 quake killed 16 people and damaged hundreds of houses, some of which collapsed in Sunday evening's magnitude 7.0 temblor, killing those inside.
Lombok Utara district suffers the most as it is situated the nearest to the quake center.
About 1,000 holiday makers, including foreign and domestic visitors, who have been trapped in three small popular destinations, located near main Lombok island, have been rescued.
Video shows tourists waiting for evacuation on a beach on one of the Gili islands, Indonesia. Rescue teams will mobilize more ships for evacuation, a BNPB officer said on Twitter. At least 91 were killed as a 7.0 magnitude quake struck Lombok Island on Sunday. (Video: @Sutopo_PN) pic.twitter.com/UENGiT3tYi
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 6, 2018
Meanwhile, aids are flowing into the affected-areas, including foods, drugs, and medical personnel.
In order to support relief efforts, two helicopters and communication devices were sent to the scene along with one navy hospital ship.
To monitor the condition and presence of the tourists, a crisis center was established by the Ministry of Tourism.
The jolts caused minor damages in both Lombok international airport in Lombok Island and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali Island, notwithstanding, they did not halt the operation, an official of transport ministry Pramintohadi said.
On this day in 1960, Chile was hit by most powerful earthquake ever recorded
Indonesia is prone to earthquakes because of its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin. In December 2004, a massive magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra island triggered a tsunami that killed 230,000 people in a dozen countries.


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The Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program is a paid internship program offered by Wisconsin State Government. The Division of Personnel Management, Bureau of Merit Recruitment and Selection, administers SAAIP and provides racial/ethnic minority students, female students,
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Anastasia Beverly Hill - Subculture
We haven't loved ABH Modern Renaissance enough yet and the Brand has announced their upcoming product, keeping their fans in mind. Anastasia Beverly hills subculture is the newest addition and has already become a fan favorite.
The palette has 14 eyeshadows with cool shades like mustard to teal and army green, and warm tones like metallic copper it sure has hues which Modern Renaissance was lacking .
The makeup junkies on Instagram are freaking out and loving the darker side of this palette and its proving to be the Must have for fall.
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This is not meant to be a beating, but rather a tool to give you some help in reading and understanding God's word. If you miss a day, and can "catch up: by doubling up, then sweet. If you can't read on certain days, adjust the schedule to fit your life. I think you will find the schedule pretty easy to maintain if you keep just a bit of discipline.
With that said…………….
This week's reading:
Monday: Matthew 16 – 19
Tuesday: Matthew 20 – 22
Wednesday: Matthew 23 – 26
Thursday: Matthew 27 – 28
Friday: Exodus 1 – 4
Saturday: Exodus 5 – 7
Sunday: Exodus 8 – 10
Monday: Exodus 11 – 13
Monday: Genesis 43 – 45 Chapter 43 picks up with famine still reigning and trouble for Jacob & his children. The family consents to Josephs demands and returns to set things right. Genesis 44 is the brother's final test in loyalty to family and they pass. Chapter 45 concludes the brother's ordeal as Joseph is revealed to them and Jacob is sent for.
Tuesday: Genesis 46 – 48 Chapter 46 recounts those who move from Canaan to Egypt, and God restating His promises to Jacob. Genesis 47 has Israel settling in Egypt and the provision for the people by Joseph. (Note: the ability of Joseph is ultimately what enriches the Pharaoh). Chapter 48 is the blessing of Jacob to Joseph's children.
Wednesday: Genesis 49 – 50 Genesis 49 sets the stage for the coming books as Jacob pronounces God's future working over his sons. It is here we see the promise of kingship in Judah. After the pronouncement Jacob dies. Genesis 50 shows us the funeral and mourning for Jacob and the true reconciliation of Joseph & his brothers. (Note: Joseph rightly credits God's control for his circumstances. The brothers did sin, but ultimately God's hand directs the action)
Thursday: Matthew 1 – 4 On to the New Testament for a bit—in Matthew 1 you actually get a connection to the Old Testament with a selected genealogy of Jesus; before diving into a very quick description of the virgin Mary being "with child". Chapter 2 has the Magi visiting (Note: they probably weren't at the manger and that's okay). You also see the wickedness of Herod and the protection of Jesus by God. (Note: how did a poor family afford to flee to Egypt? Answer: valuable gifts given my others.) Matthew 3 begins the real purpose of Jesus starting with the ministry of John the Baptist. This crazy man is the forerunner who announces the Messiah as God had promised through the prophets. Chapter 4 begins Jesus' ministry with the overcoming temptation and remaining sinless in the face of great trial. Having proven His obedience, Jesus begins preaching His message of salvation and training His followers.
Friday: Matthew 5 – 8 The most famous sermon ever preached begins in Matthew 5 with what is required to be saved (perfection). Jesus outlines what the law requires while pointing out the falling short of every person who has ever lived. Chapter 6 continues the call to holiness and instructs on proper prayer (Note: the Lord's Prayer is more template, than repeat after me) Jesus continues teaching His hearers to focus on God and not themselves. Matthew 7 continues the teaching and moves His holiness call to relationships with each other before bringing home the point that righteousness is found in God. Matthew 8 is after the Sermon and shows the power of Jesus to heal and cast out demons; demonstrating His diving ability.
Saturday: Matthew 9 – 12 Matthew 9 shows more healing power and a declaration of who Jesus has come for (those who know their sin). Chapter 10 names the 12 disciples (Apostles) and gives them their instruction for ministry and teaches about discipleship. Chapter 11 assures John the Baptist that Jesus is the Messiah and declares judgment upon the unrepentant. Matthew 12 challenges the Pharisaical rules while pointing instead to the Godly standard.
Sunday: Matthew 13 – 15 Matthew 13 has Jesus teaching in parables and explaining their meaning to the disciples; in an effort to explain the things to come. Matthew 14 shows us the execution of John the Baptist and two of the most famous miracles; Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the walking on water. Chapter 15 resumes the battle with the Pharisees as Jesus teaches rightly about God and people. We also have more healing and 4,000 being fed.


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The story of garden photography, from Victorian daguerreotypes to Martin Parr
Fiery nasturtiums framing a path, puffs of white blossom on spindly branches, the heat rising from dawn-damp grass: gardens have supplied lush and fertile ground for the photographer's imagination ever since sunshine was caught for the first time on silver-soaked paper in the 1830s.
The marriage stems – at least partly – from convenience. Early photography was not a dainty pastime, and its pioneers quickly learnt the advantages of lugging their bulky miscellany of tripods and boxes along with their hazardous, foul-smelling syrups of acid and cyanide outside, a safe distance from the soft furnishings.
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A Dutch children's rights group has used a computer-generated girl to snare one thousand alleged online sex offenders, including 46 Australians.
Source: Lateline | Duration: 2min
Topics: child-abuse, sexual-offences, australia
EMMA ALBERICI, PRESENTER: The names of 46 Australians have been handed to international police after a 10 week investigation into an online child sex industry. The Dutch lobby group that ran the investigation is calling for a greater global effort to protect children. The Australian Federal Police are still waiting for more details from Interpol. Laetitia Lemke reports.
LAETITIA LEMKE, REPORTER: She looks like a real girl but this is a digital animation.
The prepubescent creation dubbed Sweetie was designed by a Dutch children's right group to lure sexual predators.
SWEETIE: My name is Sweetie, I'm 10 years old.
LAETITIA LEMKE: The aim was to highlight growing sexual abuse online. It's an industry referred to as webcam child sex tourism with paedophiles targeting children in Third World countries.
Researchers launched a fake web identity and engaged with people who contacted Sweetie over a 10 week period. The result was astounding.
HANS GUYT, TERRE DES HOMMES: When we launched our project and started off pretend ing to be a 10 year old girl from the Philippines we were basically swamped by men looking for contact, looking for sexual activities with us.
LAETITIA LEMKE: Researchers identified 1,000 alleged paedophiles from all over the world and handed their details onto Interpol.46 of the men were Australian. The Australian Federal Police are investigating.
HANS GUYT: We have to make sure the world community understands the scale and the nature of this sinister phenomenon so we run a petition to gain and collect as many support as we can to put pressure on the politicians to do something about this.
LAETITIA LEMKE: Children's rights groups say there are already laws to deal with this but governments have to fund police to investigate. Laetitia Lemke, Lateline


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Improving Social Skills
Puja Lalwani
Mar 12, 2019
Do you always find yourself sitting in a lonely corner at any gathering? Or are you just devoid of a good friend you can speak to? Perhaps you need to learn how to improve your social skills.
Loneliness breeds an immense number of thoughts. Few negative, fewer positive. That is why, being the 'social animals' that we are meant to be, we seek the company of others to eliminate the void in our lives. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, building the right relationship with anybody seems like a challenge.
Every time we meet someone new, which is rare with people who have poor social skills, we hope to connect in a meaningful way with that person but something is always amiss. Maybe we are lacking the knowledge of some basic social behavior. Maybe that's where we need to make the change. Maybe this guide will help you along.
Start off by Being Positive
No, you can't just wake up one morning and gush about how the sky is so beautifully blue, and how listening to the chirping of birds has made your day. Learning how to be positive takes a long time, but you have to start somewhere.
Focusing on the negative, nagging and complaining about all the wrong that life has put you through, is going to drive away all your listeners. Agreed, that some of the best friendships have emerged from a common ground of complaints, but you just cannot complain all the time.
After a point, even you wouldn't like to listen to yourself complain. So, incorporate a positive thinking approach in your life. Your mind will then tune itself to only one train of thought, a positive one. Maintaining a positive attitude will definitely attract more people into your life, and is one of the best ways to start improving your social skills.
Build Your Self-esteem
A poor self-image or self-esteem may have often led you to being hurt easily. This probably triggered the thought that people take you for granted. You need to think positively even about yourself so that people perceive you in that light.
Thinking you are not good enough to engage in a good conversation with someone, or not good enough to befriend someone, is going to leave you alone in this world. Build on your positives, downplay the negatives, and see where this renewed self-image takes you.
Listen More than You Talk
One of the biggest reasons it may be difficult to develop a good social bond is because of poor listening skills. In a conversation, you have to listen when the other person is talking.
He/she is talking to you with the hope that you will understand his/her problems or dilemmas and probably give some advice. Sometimes, people aren't even looking for advice. All they want is for someone to listen. You could be that someone. Don't ignore yourself but don't be self-centered. It is bound to help.
Show Interest in Other People and Their Lives
To learn how to improve social skills, show genuine interest in the lives of others. This does not mean you should be inquisitive. It means that once you become a good listener, you will instantly absorb all that the person is talking about.
Remembering little details about the opposite person's life will actually show that you have been listening, and further strengthen the bond with that person. Keep yourself up-to-date about the happenings in his/her life, but ensure that he/she has updates about yours too. It is a mutual bond after all.
Actions do Speak Louder than Words
Body language matters a lot while communicating with others. Often called a means of silent communication, your body language can actually tell if you mean what you say.
Having the right body language, and giving out the right vibes (vibes do exist- both positive and negative) make a lot of difference in your interaction with others. You don't always have to verbally claim that you are genuinely interested. Let your body language speak for you.
Keep the Criticism at Bay
Everyone is in the habit of criticizing someone. Even you could be the victim of criticism. Don't allow it to affect you. Once you are self-assured and have built on your self-esteem, criticism will not affect you so much.
Always see whether it is constructive, or whether it is stemming out of jealousy. If it is legitimate, do something to change that fact about you. If it is stemming out of jealousy, relish the fact that someone doesn't like you because of the genuine person you are.
Do Unto Others, As You Would Have Others Do Unto You
Love begets love. Similar is the case with any other feeling. Treating others with the same respect that you would like to receive from them, is an important method of developing strong social skills. This is the law of reciprocity.
Human beings will only reciprocate the feelings they have been treated with. Thus, your attitude towards them matters the most. It does not matter what you say because it is the feeling behind the words that make up this important attribute about you.
Be Diplomatic or Be Silent
If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all. It will save you the regret of saying something you shouldn't have. Sometimes, genuine criticism is required; however, in most cases a sticky situation can be avoided if you just keep mum. So, if you are unaware of the art of diplomacy, you might as well not say anything at all.
With these valuable tips, you are bound to get the much-needed push in your social life, and develop a good circle based on a strong bond. Just learn to be happy with yourself and with your surroundings. All your social skills will be more functional when you think well of yourself.
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My hubby is positive and I!üPm so worried coz I want kids
I started taking Atroiza this week on my 34th week of pregnancy, the first day i was dizzy and i had a strange headache, the second day i had night sweats and now all that is no more except feeling strengthless especially on my feet, will this be permanent or not?
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Wichcraft Sandwich Shop Finally Reveals Credit Card Hack
The sandwich shop "wichcraft" announced last week that a credit card breach occurred in its stores during the August to October time period–and no one knew anything about it.
Wichcraft has several locations throughout the country, but the ones that were hit by the hack were in New York City and San Francisco. The shop was co-founded by Top Chef's Tom Colicchio who set out to bring gourmet flair to the traditional sandwich world.
The hackers gained access to card numbers, security codes, expiration dates and customer names. That is all the information thieves need to spend money on a stolen card.
The company says it immediately took steps to protect its customers and prevent hacks like this in the future, but it did not say why it has taken so long to release any statement. The longer it takes for a company to report a breach, the more problems it can create for its customers. This should have been announced back in the fall when the company first discovered any problem.
"We are working with law enforcement authorities in their investigation of the incident and also working closely with the relevant payment card brands to share information about the incident," said a wichcraft statement released on December 30. "We take our obligation to safeguard your personal information very seriously. We are alerting affected customers about this incident so they can take steps to help protect their information."


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Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Do Dreams Mean Anything?
I just saw a program about dreaming. One of the suggestions was that dreams don't mean much, as previously thought. In view of my repeating dream about getting lost, I hope they are right. Last week I fell out of bed onto my back and I couldn't move for a while. This could have happened in a dream according to the experts. If there is a meaning, I am at loss to explain what that might be. I take Seroquel at night after years of poor sleep. It does increase dreaming and dreams can be very "real". The intensity of dreaming seems to be proportional to the dosage. If I double my normal dose to 200mg, I sleep longer but dream more intensely. I have to decide between less sleep and more dreams. It is not an easy choice because the dreams are often disturbing. They are not nightmares however. I do sleep better in terms of hours, 6-7 hours typically but I do not feel rested. Today I feel sluggish and it is just past noon. I had a few days of hypomania and I suspect I might be paying from that usage of energy.
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CAZENOVIA, N.Y. – The women's field was very competitive at the 2014 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) swimming and diving championships hosted by Cazenovia College as only 49 points separated the champion and fourth place. Wells College won its third straight title with 444 points followed by SUNY Cobleskill (417), Gallaudet University (399) and the host Wildcats from Cazenovia (395). College of St. Elizabeth (302) and conference newcomer Cedar Crest College (141) round out the field of six. GU's Larry Curran was named 2014 NEAC Women's Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year.
The Bison continued to erase old school records as more marks fell on Sunday night. GU's 400-yard freestyle relay team of juniors Anna Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden), freshman Molly Verseput (Upland, Calif.), freshman Thyra Wood (Great Falls, Mont.) and junior Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) broke two school records in the race. The quartet erased two of the oldest school records in Gallaudet history. Anna Polivanchuk began the relay with a blistering speed as she finished the first 50 yards in 25.45 seconds. The second half of Anna's 100-yard freestyle leg was clocked at 54.40 seconds, over a second faster then Michelle Poole's 55.66 school record set in 1987 (the oldest women's swimming school record until tonight). Gallaudet won the relay with a new school record time of 3:54.35 to best the 1991 mark of 3:58.00.
Anna Polivanchuk won the 200 backstroke with a new school record time of 2:14.96, nearly four seconds faster then Stephanie Danner's old school record of 2:18.76 set in 2001. Anna's sister Alexandra finished second in the 200 breaststroke (2:43.52) followed by senior Katie Giles (Gaithersburg, Md.) in fourth place (2:55.81). Junior Rebecca Lopez (East Setauket, N.Y.) improved on her school record point total for 1-meter diving by finishing fourth at the NEAC championships with 289.60 points. Her old school record was 221.5 points. Verseput finished third in the grueling 1,650 freestyle (21:09.01) event.
Cedar Crest College's Maggie Olock was named the 2014 NEAC Swimmer of the Year and 2014 NEAC Rookie of the Year.
The official All-NEAC announcement will be made by the conference later this week or next. A swimmer or relay team needs to finish in the top three of its respective event, in the finals, to earn all-conference honors.


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When you visit a website, you are of course observable by the site itself, but you are also observable by third-party trackers that the site embeds in its code. You might be sur...
I'm almost afraid to ask why the fake ID is needed, so I'll just skip to what I know…
What you're most likely referring to is the DARK web. The dark web is not necessarily different from the deep web. Instead, the dark web resides within the deep web.
To explain, the deep web is everything that you can't get to with a search engine. This opens up to lots of different things like private user profiles on different sites and hidden databases. You'd need a direct link or you'd need to know the address yourself, and in both cases, you'd need permission from the host site to enter (password or otherwise).
The DARK web is where everything illegal goes down. Black market deals, murder for hire, drugs, contraband… And fake IDs. Usually, to get to the dark web, you'd need the same things as from before (direct link/address), however, 'permission' doesn't always matter to people on the dark web. Some of the people got there through vicious means.
Now I can get to your question. 'How risky is it'? Depends on what risks you're willing to take. Hackers (the people who got there through vicious means) usually won't discriminate. If they can take things from you, they will. And no amount of anti-virus will deter them. So unless you have some crappy Dell laptop from the early 90's that contains ABSOLUTELY NO information about who you really are AND you get a VPN, it wouldn't be worth it. They'd know who you really are. And if the deal turned sour… Good luck.


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Starting something new and possibly time consuming can be hard to do. It's easy to dream and think about how great things would be if you could do this or that. But when it comes to actually doing "this or that" we usually don't even give ourselves a chance.
What keeps us from trying out something new? I don't believe in most cases it is fear. Or if it is based around fear, it's the fear of wasting time and not being successful. But simply by not trying- you are guaranteeing that you won't be successful! You are certainly saving yourself from wasting time if you never start. However, what if starting is actually not wasting time, and continuing to do what you always do is the bigger waste of time? I think the latter.
Thoughts of starting new businesses, investing in stocks, writing books and blog posts fill my head on a daily basis. I seem to have this sense inside of me that "Oh yeah I'll do something that'll make me really wealthy one day." But it's this thought that used to trap me. For if I always tell myself one day things will just magically work out for me- someday I'll have lost all the opportunity to actually do the thing that makes me successful. So, while it is important to be confident in your future success, you can't just keep the idea of success in the back of your mind. Tell yourself, "Today I'm going to start that one thing I always think about."
Let's say you do try that something out, and it just so happens it was a total failure. Well what did you really waste? Maybe a couple months, but not the entirety of those months because it's unlikely you dropped everything just to try out your idea. (P.S. I do not recommend dropping everything to try out your ideas- keep them on the side at first and allow them to grow.) And you learned from your failures, so now you can either improve upon your last idea, or come up with something entirely different. It's even okay to take some time off your new ideas for a little while in between. Get back to your regular schedule for a couple of months and then give it another go. I'll put money on the fact that you'll be drawn back to trying out your ideas, because it is really exciting.
Doing work that we can be excited about is truly the end goal of any occupation. If we are doing something we even somewhat enjoy and are making enough money to get the material things in life we want, then we can be truly satisfied with our line of work. Don't wait any longer- go out and give it a try, because you'll either learn something or you'll become successful. And I don't see anything wrong with either of those outcomes.


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I was in Tesco earlier in the week and couldn't help looking at the make up section. I picked up three polishes at 29p each. They're Tesco own brand All About Nails and I've never used them or heard of them before but come on – polish for £0.29. I'd be mad not to. One of them has the catchy name of Purple Rain, which is a lovely deep glossy deep purple shade. I could have used it for my Inspired By A Song but I already have that one lined up so I thought I'd do it for this instead. I took some liberties with my inspiration but hopefully you can see how I've interpreted the rain bit, right?
Over my base coat I did a gradient of George Cloudless Sky (ironic!) and Sinful Colors Snow Me White – the intention had been to have white clouds but I forgot that I'd be turning my nails upside down when I took the photo so I guess that effect is kind of lost. I didn't fancy freehanding on rain drops so I tried another new method to me – spun sugar. I used this fab tutorial from Nailasaurus and amused myself with the very end of Season 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer while I waited for my puddles of Purple Rain to go stringy and then I layered it on. As you can see I did better on some than on others!
In the cold light of morning I see that my clean up was not as good as I'd though – spun sugar is really messy! By the time I got to nails 9 and 10 I'd worked out that if you put a bit of tape on the side of your nails when you start dabbing the sticky polish on then you can remove all the excess much easier!
I really like this effect!