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Wednesday August 20th, 2014 — '50s Sock Hop!
Let's go to the Hop!
Pull out your hot pants or poodle skirts, drop a nickel in the jukebox and let's boogie woogie. We gotta milk every last drop of summer lovin' out of these hot August nights!
Let's settle once and for all (or maybe for that night only) who has the slidiest socks in town! Slide brave and far in the Sock Slide contest; then enter our Best Dressed parade and show off your Nerds, Jocks, and Greasers outfits!
We're also delighted to have Swing Cats Rhythm Revue perform for us. Let's celebrate like it's '50s all over again!
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DMV Registration Services
Many people dread going to the DMV. The lines are long, the forms are confusing and everyone else is as frustrated as you are when you are there. That is why Alejandro's Insurance Agency wants to help you avoid going altogether. Our auto insurance agency can perform many DMV registration services right in our Vista, CA office with less waiting and more helpful faces.
If you need registration, we can help you. We can give you duplicate titles and stickers as well well as help you with renewals. If you need auto insurance, we can offer that to you on site. Our car insurance will protect your car, your family, and yourself in the case of an automobile accident. If you have any documents in need of a notary, you can make us your one stop shop for our notary services.
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Empaths, empathy, and codependency. Have you ever wondered why these words always seem to come up in the same conversation?
Let's make more sense of this by defining these terms first:
Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another
An empath is someone with a nervous system who is highly-attuned to the emotions and energy of others. This is someone who can literally feel and take on the emotions and energy of others (ex. I feel for you vs. I feel what you're feeling).
Codependency is any relationship in which two people become so invested in each other that they can't function independently anymore. Your mood, happiness, and identity are defined by the other person.
As children, empaths and HSPs tend to tune in to their parents' energy and try to adjust their own to suit their caregivers needs.
We think that our parents/caregivers happiness and wellness depends on how well we're behaving, or how much we please them, so we start to chameleon into whatever we think will make them happy.
We end up believing that we're responsible for their happiness and wellbeing.
So as we grow up, we tend to bring this into our adult relationships. And we wonder why we end up in codependent relationships as empaths (it all starts with things that we learned in our childhood)?
This could be things like having poor boundaries and being natural nurturers and being prone to over-giving.
We tend to absorb the energy and emotions of others around us (this makes sense why it would feel like our mood, happiness are defined by other people).
We just want to help others, but sometimes we can end up trying to "fix" everything when it's not our job or journey to, it's the other person's job to do their own individual work.
We don't want to see other people (esp. Loved ones) in pain and we have a natural instinct to want to shoulder that pain for others.
But we have to realize that we can't take away the pain from others. It's not our responsibility as much as it seems and feels like it is.
If you've ever questioned if you might be in a codependent relationship, stay tuned for this episode because I'm going to share the 7 signs that you might be in a codependent relationship.
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Could Chiropractic Adjustments Make My Spine Too Loose?
Regular chiropractic adjustments loosen the spine but can dispel this fallacy if we concentrate on the aim of the chiropractic adjustment. So let's start with the procedure of the adjustment to get a better understanding of its aim.
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As a hub for querying data in Alibaba Cloud, Data Lake Analytics (DLA) has been upgraded to query data in ApsaraDB for RDS instances (
using MySQL,
SQLServer, and
Postgres). This tutorial tells you how to use DLA to query data in ApsaraDB for RDS instances. We use
MySQL in the examples and point out the differences in
SQLServer and
Postgres at the end of the tutorial.
The following describes the syntax used to create an external table whose underlying layer is mapped to
MySQL in DLA:
CREATE SCHEMA hello_mysql_vpc_rds WITH DBPROPERTIES (
CATALOG = 'mysql',
LOCATION = 'jdbc:mysql://rm-2zer0vg58mfofake.mysql.rds.aliyuncs.com:3306/dla_test',
USER = 'dla_test',
PASSWORD = 'the-fake-password',
VPC_ID = 'vpc-2zeij924vxd303kwifake',
INSTANCE_ID = 'rm-2zer0vg58mfo5fake'
Different from creating a common table, an external table requires two more attributes:
VPC_ID and
INSTANCE_ID. VPC_ID indicates the ID of the VPC instance where your ApsaraDB for RDS instance is located, as shown in the following figure.
INSTANCE_ID indicates the ID of your ApsaraDB for RDS instance, which is displayed on the details page of your ApsaraDB for RDS instance.
These attributes allow DLA to access the data in your ApsaraDB for RDS instance, which is inaccessible by default because your databases are stored in your VPC instance, by using Alibaba Cloud VPC reserve access technology.
Permission statements: If you create a database using the preceding method, you agree that Alibaba Cloud uses the VPC reserve access technology to read or write data from or to your ApsaraDB for RDS instance.
You also have to add the IP address segment
184.108.40.206/16 to your ApsaraDB for RDS whitelist. This IP address segment is used for VPC reserve access, as shown in the following figure.
After creating a database, create the table person in your ApsaraDB for RDS instance for test:
create table person (
id int,
name varchar(1023),
age int
Insert the following test data:
insert into person
values (1, 'james', 10),
(2, 'bond', 20),
(3, 'jack', 30),
(4, 'lucy', 40);
You can create the corresponding mapping table in the DLA database:
create external table person (
id int,
name varchar(1023),
age int
) tblproperties (
table_mapping = "person"
After connecting the MySQL client to the DLA database, you can query data in the MySQL database:
mysql> select * from person;
| id | name | age |
| 1 | james | 10 |
| 2 | bond | 20 |
| 3 | jack | 30 |
| 4 | lucy | 40 |
4 rows in set (0.35 sec)
DLA is not typically used to read data from an ApsaraDB for RDS instance for analysis because an ApsaraDB for RDS instance contains a limited amount of data and is not applicable for massive data analysis. Instead, DLA is often used to analyze massive data in OSS and Table Store instances and write back the result data to ApsaraDB for RDS instances for frontend business. This is easily implemented in DLA. The table
person is used as an example in the following statement to convert 10 records of
customer in
oss_db and insert them into the table
mysql> insert into hello_mysql_vpc_rds.person
-> select c_custkey, c_name, c_custkey + 20 from oss_db.customer limit 10;
| rows |
| 10 |
1 row in set (4.57 sec)
mysql> select * from person;
| id | name | age |
| 1 | james | 10 |
| 2 | bond | 20 |
| 3 | jack | 30 |
| 4 | lucy | 40 |
| 1 | Customer#000000001 | 21 |
| 3 | Customer#000000003 | 23 |
| 5 | Customer#000000005 | 25 |
| 2 | Customer#000000002 | 22 |
| 4 | Customer#000000004 | 24 |
| 7 | Customer#000000007 | 27 |
| 6 | Customer#000000006 | 26 |
| 9 | Customer#000000009 | 29 |
| 8 | Customer#000000008 | 28 |
| 10 | Customer#000000010 | 30 |
14 rows in set (0.26 sec)
Usage of
SQLServer and
PostgreSQL is similar to that of MySQL. As
database and
schema in
MySQL are equivalent, they are at the same layer. However,
database and
schema in
SQLServer and
PostgreSQL are at two layers. Therefore, the methods for creating a database and a table are different:
CREATE SCHEMA `hello_sqlserver_vpc_rds` WITH DBPROPERTIES
CATALOG = 'sqlserver',
LOCATION = 'jdbc:sqlserver://rm-bp15g1r5jf90hfake.sqlserver.rds.aliyuncs.com:3433;DatabaseName=dla_test',
INSTANCE_ID = 'rm-bp15g1r5jf90fake',
VPC_ID = 'vpc-bp1adypqlcn535yrdfake'
CATALOG to
LOCATION. Different from the database name for
MySQL, the database name for SQLServer is specified using
DatabaseName=dla_test. This is defined by the SQLServer JDBC URL rather than DLA.
CREATE SCHEMA `hello_postgresql_vpc_rds` WITH DBPROPERTIES
CATALOG = 'postgresql',
LOCATION = 'jdbc:postgresql://rm-bp1oo49r6j3hvfake.pg.rds.aliyuncs.com:3433/dla_test',
INSTANCE_ID = 'rm-bp1oo49r6j3hfake',
VPC_ID = 'vpc-bp1adypqlcn535yrfake'
The method for creating a database for PostgreSQL is similar to that for MySQL, except setting
CATALOG to
The difference for creating a table is in the
table_mapping field.
table_mapping of
MySQL only contains the table name (
create external table person1 (
id int,
name varchar(1023),
age int
) tblproperties(
table_mapping = 'person'
table_mapping of
SQLServer or
PostgreSQL contains the names of the schema and table:
create external table person (
id int,
name varchar(1023),
age int
) tblproperties(
table_mapping = 'public.person'
That's it! To learn more about Alibaba Cloud Data Lake Analytics at www.alibabacloud.com/products/data-lake-analytics
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Rihanna might not be the only girl in the world, but she's likely the only girl in Vancouver with an army of personal security guards outside the Standard building.
Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Riri would turn psycho for the final season of Bates Motel which is scheduled to film in Vancouver from September 16, 2016 to January 25, 2017.
This past weekend, Rihanna indirectly confirmed that she had arrived in Vancouver by posting the following photo on Instagram:
According to multiple reports, Rihanna is physically on set today in downtown Vancouver to film as Marion Crane.
Well that's a first – just got heads up Rihanna is on her way and not to let paparazzi in our building ?
— ? The Network Hub (@thenetworkhub) November 15, 2016
Looks like every one is waiting for Rihanna including a bunch of paparazzi ✨ pic.twitter.com/JyKBOYZt0K
— ? The Network Hub (@thenetworkhub) November 15, 2016
Sorry folks this is what you will get when a celebrity is filming – umbrella ??? pic.twitter.com/xAR4oKduCz
— ? The Network Hub (@thenetworkhub) November 15, 2016
Couldn't see @rihanna, but I did see a bunch of umbrellas-ellas-ellas! @WhatsFilming @yvrshoots #BatesMotel #rihanna pic.twitter.com/Z8lezxJjrB
— WonderWoman (@ThemysciraBound) November 15, 2016
Rihanna spotted in Vancouver today. #BatesMotel pic.twitter.com/NCsbPwItru
— RihannaDaily.com (@RihannaDaily) November 15, 2016


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Gun-carrying protesters have been a common sight at some demonstrations calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted. But an armed militia's involvement in an angry protest in the Michigan state house Thursday marked an escalation that drew condemnation and shone a spotlight on the practice of bringing weapons to protest.
The "American Patriot Rally" started on the state house steps, where members of the Michigan Liberty Militia stood guard with weapons and tactical gear, their faces partially covered. They later moved inside the Capitol along with several hundred protesters, who demanded to be let onto the House floor, which is prohibited. Some protesters with guns — which are allowed in the state house — went to the Senate gallery, where a senator said some armed men shouted at her, and some senators wore bulletproof vests.
For some observers, the images of armed men in tactical gear at a state Capitol were an unsettling symbol of rising tensions in a nation grappling with crisis. Others saw evidence of racial bias in the way the protesters were treated by police.
For some politicians, there was fresh evidence of the risk of aligning with a movement with clear ties to far-right groups.
Prominent Michigan Republicans on Friday criticized the showing, with the GOP leader of the state Senate referring to some protesters as "a bunch of jackasses'' who "used intimidation and the threat of physical harm to stir up fear and feed rancor.''
President Trump, who has been criticized for condoning extremist views, called the protesters "very good people" and urged Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer to "make a deal."
Michigan has been the epicenter of the political showdown over how to contain the spread of the deadly virus without decimating the economy. About a quarter of the state's workforce has filed for unemployment and nearly 4,000 people have died.
Rally organizer Ryan Kelley said the event was intended to pressure Republicans to reject Whitmer's plan to continue restrictions on work and travel. He called the protest a "huge win,'' noting the Republican-controlled Senate refused to extend Whitmer's coronavirus emergency declaration — though she said Friday her stay-at-home order remains in effect.
Kelley, a 38-year-old real estate broker, said he and other organizers are not part of a formal group but represent people who have been harmed by the stay-home order. He said he invited the Michigan Liberty Militia, which is listed as an anti-government group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, to serve as "security.''
Gun-carrying protesters outside state capitols are a regular occurrence in many states, especially in Republican-leaning ones. But rarely do such protests converge at the same time around the country like they have during the coronavirus pandemic.
An overwhelming majority of Americans support stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of the virus, according to a recent survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The visual of armed protesters, mostly white men, occupying a government building to a measured response by law enforcement is a jarring one for many Black Americans.
It draws a stark contrast to the images that emerged from Ferguson, Mo., in 2014, when crowds of unarmed, mostly black men, women, and children took to the streets in protest after a white police officer shot and killed an unarmed black teenager named Michael Brown. Police shot tear gas to disperse the crowds, further inflaming the tensions between the predominantly black community and law enforcement.
"Systemically, Blackness is treated like a more dangerous weapon than a white man's gun ever will, while whiteness is the greatest shield of safety," said Brittany Packnett, a prominent national activist who protested in Ferguson.
The Michigan demonstrators, she added, "are what happens when people of racial privilege confuse oppression with inconvenience. No one is treading on their rights. We're all just trying to live."


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The House of Lazarus Community Outreach Mission is busy getting ready for one of its busiest times of the year. Their Adopt a Family, Couple, or Senior Christmas Program is in need of support. They have many families with older children, both teenage and adult, as well as singles and couples without children, who still need to be adopted.
House of Lazarus will provide each family, senior, and couple with a holiday meal. They rely on the community to add gifts and treats. Donations can be dropped off at House of Lazarus Food Bank, 10619 Main Street, South Mountain. This is a new location for the House of Lazarus Food Bank, which was given the space to use when Scotiabank closed their South Mountain branch. Items for treats and gifts for the Adopt a Family, Couple, or Senior Program can be dropped off at the new South Mountain Location between December 7 to 12. For more information about either giving or receiving, call 613-989-3830, or email [email protected].
House of Lazarus Reverse Advent Calendar:
This program supports the House of Lazarus Food Bank, particularly while the Food Bank is closed between December 24 and January 4. These food boxes will be given out during this time while the food bank is closed.
To fill your Reverse Advent Calendar, beginning on December 1, each day put one food item into your Reverse Advent Calendar Box. Some good ideas include: cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, tuna, canned meats, boxed deserts, crackers, soups, pasta and sauce, or items such as toothpaste, diapers, or formula. You can drop your food donations at any locations of House of Lazarus: 10619 Main Street in South Mountain; 2245 Simms Street in Mountain; or the new location in Ingleside, at 15 Maple Street. Make sure to drop your donations off before noon on Christmas Eve, December 24. For more information you can email [email protected].
House of Lazarus Angel Tree Program:
Make a difference in a child's life this Christmas. Buy a gift for a child between 0 and 18 years old. Bring it to any of the three House of Lazarus locations: 10619 Main Street in South Mountain, 2245 Simms Street in Mountain, or 15 Maple Street in Ingleside. Hurry though! You need to drop your gift off between December 7 and 12.


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So I just got done with my post about Desmond Tutu's comments (which are quite old, in fact; he's been on this tack for years) when I did something I am drawn to do often: I searched out the people who thought he was dead wrong. No surprise here, they were easy to find. Many people were nice enough to think that as an Archbishop, Tutu had meant well, but that these days they didn't "Know which bible he was reading." Some called him a serpent. Others quoted scripture saying that in late times there will be many who lead you astray… do not be fooled. What stood out for me was a writing style I have seen many times in my little excursions into "the other side" of debates over religious law and what God thinks of what.
But first: read these little sections from a researcher in Norway about PowerPoint. (I'm trying to plan and help execute a teaching unit about how to use the software in a meaningful way.) Then (and this will be challenging, or wrong, maybe), I want us to think of the lectionary and how people are "taught" the Bible.
seminar.net – The Rhetoric of PowerPoint:
"PowerPoint is therefore not just an alternative method of teaching and giving presentations. For as culture critic Neil Postman (1985) states, any technology is also an ideology. And Microsoft's presentation software is a technology which fundamentally changes our way of communicating and thereby of thinking – even without our being aware of the change.
• The software makes us think and speak in isolated blocks, instead of in coherent context, totalities, narratives or linear reasoning.
• Each block makes us think and speak in concise, discrete and hierarchizing sections and points.
• The software encourages us to use particular forms of visual material and defined formats and to use ready-made visual material and animations, even if they have no clear relevance to what is being said.
• The software invites ritual conformity of visual style."
seminar.net – The Rhetoric of PowerPoint:
"In the third place, bullet points omit and suppress important lines of reasoning as to how something works and is interconnected.
When bullets in imperative form baldly command us to increase our share of the market by 25%, profits by 30% and introduce new products; the complex relationship between organization, market and customers remains understated and unexplained. Relationships of this nature are much better described through complete sentences with both subjects and verbs.
Tufte not surprisingly concurs. Instead of merely postulating briefly that we must introduce new products, he writes, we should rather say
who might do it and how, when, and where they might do it. Then several sentences together in a row, a narrative, could spell out the specific methods and processes by which the generic feel-good goals of mission statement might be achieved (Tufte 2003: 6)."
Don't skip ahead, I've got lots to say on this.


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Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Mayo:
Ya know when you have an idea for something and it all just works out so well: that's this. Some things can be fails, sure... but some things can turn out like magic :) and with that said- I really hope y'all will give these a try! Let me know if you make them! #thedailykale
Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts
Recipe by: The Daily Kale
4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp Lakanto golden (or coconut sugar)
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of chili flakes or cayenne (omit if you don't like spicy)
1/2 tsp tapioca or cornstarch
Bag of Brussels Sprouts
Spicy mayo
1/4 cup mayo (vegan or reg)
1.5 tbsp tamari
1.5-2 tbsp sriracha
1.5-2 tsp golden monkfruit (or any type of granulated sugar)
1 tsp sesame oil
Stir together and voila! Drizzle over the Brussels or just directly dip them into the mayo- either way is gooood. :) anywho, hope y'all have a good day! Comment below if you make them!
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My take on loaded radishes. Ummm, so good. Honestly where have baked radishes been all my life ? I used to hate radishes when I ate them raw. But baking them turns them into a disguised version of a potato! No joke. It's really cool. I highly recommend!
8-10 radishes
1/2 tbsp avocado oil
Pinch of: garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper
5-6 tbsp shredded cheese of choice (I used a Mexican blend)
1-2 tbsp Chopped Scallions
Ranch (for drizzling on top or dipping)
Preheat oven to 450.
Cut the radishes in half.
In a bowl, toss them in a little avocado oil with your favorite spices.
My go to is paprika, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper and pink salt.
Bake for 15 minutes, flipping half way through.
Add shredded cheese and pop back in the oven for 5 more minutes.
I topped it with homemade ranch and scallions.
So so so good. Tag me on instagram @thedailykale if you make them!
P.s. If you don't want them 'loaded' just leave off the add ons and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!


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Workplace Housekeeping And It's Importance
"Good housekeeping means keeping a workspace organized, uncluttered, and free of hazards."
What is workplace housekeeping?
The term "workplace housekeeping" refers to the management and upkeep of workplace facilities and appliances. Successful housekeeping can remove certain occupational risks and aid in the completion of a job in a clean and efficient manner. Poor housekeeping may also play a role in incidents by concealing risks that cause injury.
Why is workplace housekeeping important?
The following are some of the advantages
- Reduced handling to improve content movement.
- In clutter-free and spill-free work spaces, there are less unintended falls and slides.
- There are less fire threats.
- Worker exposure to toxic materials is reduced (e.g. dusts, vapors).
- Improved health as a result of improved hygienic conditions.
Create and maintain a checklist
It's important to remember that good housekeeping is a continuous process. That is not a once-in-a-while facility clean-up. "Regular 'panic' cleanups are both expensive and inefficient at preventing accidents." Establish a workplace housekeeping checklist to make the operation more effective, but more significantly, refresh it on a regular basis to ensure it is up to date.
A workplace housekeeping checklist is a tool used to ensure that the workplace is well organized, hygienic, and safe for all employees. Good housekeeping prevents workplace hazards such as slips, trips, falls, and more. Regular housekeeping in the workplace also improves productivity, boosts morale, and helps employers avoid potential fines for non-compliance. A checklist helps to keep the workspace tidy and organized. Using this checklist, you will remove occupational risks and encourage employee wellness.
For example: When it came to selecting a hotel, most of the travelers said cleanliness was "extremely necessary." However, keeping it tidy isn't just about getting positive feedback. Accidents can be avoided if the environment is kept clean. And for it to be clean you need proper housekeeping, inspections, and checklists.


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Genre: Arts & Ideas
Career Panel, Conversation, Education, Past Event
Curating the Crowd: Beyond the Turntable
This panel discussion introduces audiences to the numerous spaces in which DJs are curating audience experiences through music. Panelists will explore challenges they've faced in building their careers, producing work via multiple platforms and media, and give participants a better understanding of branding. Additionally, panelists will speak to the benefits of mentorship in the entertainment industry.
Originally presented as part of the Apollo Career Panel Series, Pathways to the Arts.
Panelists include:
DJ Likwuid – DJ, Songwriter
DJ Olivia Dope – DJ, Dancer
DJ Taela Naomi – DJ, Dancer, Educator
Moderated by:
Abhita Austin, Founder and Creative Director of The Creator's Suite


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Podcast: The Impact of a PrEP Aware Week Campaign on PrEP Prescription Fills in New York State
JPHMP Editor-in-chief Lloyd Novick speaks with James Tesoriero and Rachel Newport about the Impact of a PrEP Aware Week Campaign on PrEP Prescription Fills in New York State.
In this episode of the Editor's Podcast, I speak with two authors of a new article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice who describe an intervention shown to increase prescription fills for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a key tool in state and national efforts to end AIDS as an epidemic. Importantly, they found that the benefits of the intervention were realized across sex, region, and racial and ethnic subgroups and that it should be easily replicable across jurisdictions.
The title of the article is "Assessing the Impact of a PrEP Aware Week Campaign on PrEP Prescription Fills in NYS," which appears in our September 2022 issue. Authors of the article describe how the New York State (NYS) Department of Health AIDS Institute engaged stakeholders across the state to participate in its first "PrEP Aware Week," which sought to increase the knowledge, interest, and number of PrEP prescriptions filled across NYS. PrEP Aware Week activities were designed to be easy to implement, with minimal cost. Stakeholders were provided activities to implement, along with a social media toolkit featuring videos, graphic ads, and sample social media posts in English and Spanish to use as-is or modify. PrEP Aware Week included over 750 distinct events and activities undertaken by over 250 participating providers.
I recently had a chance to speak to James Tesoriero and Rachel Newport about the impact of their work.
James Tesoriero, PhD, directs research, new programming, and quality improvement initiatives at the New York State Department of Health's AIDS Institute. He has served as the Institute's Director of Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services and as the Director of HIV Prevention. Dr. Tesoriero serves on the Health Department's IRB and as an adjunct faculty at the University at Albany School of Public Health. Dr. Tesoriero received his doctorate in criminology from the University at Albany.
Rachel Newport, MSED, is a Senior Health Program Coordinator at the New York State Department of Health's AIDS Institute. She leads statewide public health campaigns and oversees the PrEP, HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis Consumer Education Materials Initiative, distributing 500,000+ print items per year in addition to managing regional training centers that deliver programming across New York State on HIV, HCV, STIs, LGBTQ health, drug user health and related topics.
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Little Village is the second-highest-tax-revenue generating shopping district in the city of Chicago with revenues exceeding $900 million annually. Little Village is a 2- mile stretch of 26th Street on the Southwest Side, predominantly Mexican American with over 500 businesses. The commercial corridor is filled with family-owned restaurants, bakeries, barbershops, grocers and retail shops.
About Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Since 1989 the Little Village Chamber of Commerce has represented the interests of local businesses and the larger bilingual business community of Chicago. Its mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local businesses – and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Mexican and cultural identity to generate new business opportunities. Our residents and business owners are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic and commitment to family and community.
The Business Specialist position involves a high level of client interaction and relationship building with different stakeholders. It requires an individual that is detail-orientated, bilingual (English/Spanish), and able to manage multiple tasks to meet performance expectations. LVCC is looking specifically for an advisor that has experience in accounting and/or finance that can help clients build and understand basic financial statements and develop increased financial literacy to better inform their business decisions.


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Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard updated to Version 188.8.131.52 on Android smartphones and tablets this week.
While most SwiftKey updates simply contain bug fixes and the addition of minor features, this latest one is rather important as it adds support for the Android 11 operating system. Android 11 is still in the beta testing period but there are a number of Android device owners that are part of this test and are likely wanting to use SwiftKey. It's also a smart move to add support before the new OS rolls out to the general public.
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- Good news for early adopters 💯 We've added support for Android 11 and accessibility improvements to ensure compatibility.
- It's now even easier to switch between different keyboard modes. Just tap the 'Modes' icon in your Toolbar to try it out.
- Accidentally turning 'Autocorrect' off should now be a thing of the past.
- We've fixed an issue that caused some letters not to be spoken properly in some text fields when TalkBack was on.
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A nursing home patient can request a hearing if they are admitted to the hospital from a nursing home but upon returning to the nursing home finds they won't be readmitted. A favorable ruling doesn't mean the fight is over.
California resident Bruce Anderson discovered the nursing home where he had been living for four years was not taking him back after he returned from a hospital stay for treatment of pneumonia. Under federal law Anderson was given a state hearing and he won.
An article in Next Avenue "The Agonizing Limbo of Abandoned Nursing Home Residents" detailed Anderson's problems when he was not readmitted to the nursing home because in California a different agency is supposed to enforce the rules. The enforcement agency sometimes disagrees with the results of the hearing and refuses to enforce the decisions.
Anderson is suing the state.
This is an unfortunate situation and it is not uncommon. Nursing homes are often eager to get rid of residents who require a lot of staff attention. The problem, however, is that these elderly people have nowhere else to go to receive care and must remain in hospitals when it is not medically necessary for them to do so.
In many cases it is actually harmful to stay in the hospital. This also creates financial problems for hospitals, too. It can cost more to provide care for these patients than the government is willing to reimburse.
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Jane Carlisle Maxwell, PhD, is an expert in monitoring changes in drug use patterns in Texas, the United States and internationally. Her research specialties include trends and patterns of substance abuse nationally and internationally, with special interest in methadone mortality; the U.S-Mexico border; patterns of use and abuse of methamphetamine, party and synthetic drugs, heroin, and prescription drugs; the relationship of substance abuse and traffic safety; and the relationship of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Maxwell has been a member of SAMHSA's National Advisory Council, a consultant to the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control, a Fulbright Senior Specialist, a member of the National Institute on Drug Abuse's Community Epidemiology Work Group and NIDA's National Drug Early Warning System.
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Trends and patterns of substance abuse in Texas, nationally, and internationally, with special interest on the US-Mexico border; patterns of use and abuse of methamphetamine, party drugs, methadone, and other opiate drugs; impaired driving programs; synthetic estimation techniques.
- Why Texas requires its own solutions to the opioid epidemic
- "Safe" synthetic marijuana is far from safe
- Growing use of meth in Texas
- Drinking, driving and drugs: Trajectories of DWI recidivism and how to intervene (2016)
- Epidemiology of drinking and disorders in border vs. non-border contexts (2015)
- DWI Offender Education Program (2014)
- Monitoring the changing methamphetamine market in the Austin area (2013)
- Advancing recovery: State and provider partnership for quality addiction services (2010)
- Normalization of heroin: A study of heroin as a "club drug" (2005)
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An essential research topic of the AIT in the field of traffic acoustics is the generation of tyre/road noise and the related interaction between tyres and road surface. With this expertise, the AIT is a relevant partner for infrastructure operators and road surface manufacturers - in numerous national and international research projects.
A 3D surface texture scanner was developed especially for this application, which enables precise scanning of the road surface in flowing traffic. In combination with many years of experience in acoustic measurement technology and simulation, a unique coupled modelling of the rolling noise levels generated by the texture is thus made possible.
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- Accredited testing activities
- Tyre/road noise and pass-by measurements for acoustic characterisation of road surfaces
- Simultaneous acquisition and coupled modelling of road surface, tyre/road noise and road texture
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- Investigation of the acoustic ageing behaviour of low-noise and standard road surfaces
Measuring equipment and analysis tools
The AIT has a complete system of measuring equipment and software for acoustics. This includes special measuring vehicles or trailers, test benches, mobile measuring devices and simulation software. Thus, the entire chain from data acquisition and evaluation through modelling and simulation to optimisation is available.
The use of calibrated multi-channel measurement technology allows not only a high degree of accuracy but also a more detailed spatial view of the sound field. The perception of ambient noise is subject to the individual disturbance perception of residents and can best be described with psychoacoustic models. Due to its competence in the field of psychoacoustics, the AIT can carry out meaningful listening tests with the aid of binaural measurement or aurally correct reproduction technology.
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As an accredited testing laboratory, the AIT is available for precise acoustic measurements in the areas of sound power, ambient noise and noise protection. The test procedures of the acoustics working group are based on measurements of sound pressure and further calculations (sound intensity, sound pressure level, impulse responses or transfer functions). The most common measurements in the field of acoustic properties of road surfaces include:
- Controlled and statistical pass-by measurements (SPB and CPB method) according to EN ISO 11819-1
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Although the number of women on company boards is growing, they remain under-represented. Whether greater gender balance is needed and how that could be reached remains controversial. The Commission has proposed to set, at EU level, a minimum quota of women among non-executive board members.
In EU companies, women represent only 16.6% of board members on average. Over the past decade, the percentage of women on company boards in the EU has been steadily growing, by an average of 0.5% per year. In 2011, the Commission called upon companies to set voluntary targets for women's representation among board members. A year later, it considered progress achieved through self-regulation to be insufficient.
According to a 2011 Eurobarometer survey, the vast majority of EU citizens (88%) believe that women should be equally represented in leadership posts in business. However, whilst one quarter (26%) would support binding legal measures to achieve this, the majority (51%) expressed a preference for self-regulation.
The Commission proposal
In November 2012, the Commission tabled a proposal for a Directive setting a minimum objective of a 40% quota for the under-represented sex among companies' non-executive directors. It would require companies with a lower representation to introduce pre-established, clear, neutrally formulated and unambiguous criteria in selection procedures for those positions, in order to attain that objective. A deadline would be set for 2018 (public sector) and 2020 (private sector). The directive would expire by the end of 2028. Non-listed companies and SMEs would be excluded, and MS would also be able to exclude companies employing less than 10% of the under-represented sex. Companies would also have to make individual commitments on the gender balance of their executive directors, but the Directive would not spell out a quota. Companies would be obliged to apply positive discrimination in favour of the under-represented sex when two candidates of opposite sexes are equally qualified. Companies which fail to meet the objective of gender balance will have to give explanations and make commitments on measures for meeting the objectives. Non-compliant companies would face sanctions: fines as well as annulment of appointments infringing the requirements. The proposal was accompanied by an impact assessment, which has been appraised by the EP's Impact Assessment Unit.
Stakeholder views
Some stakeholders, like the European Women Lobby, support the idea of a binding quota, and would increase it to 50%. For the Fawcett Society equal representation of sex on company boards is a matter of equality and of business performance. Other stakeholders, like the French Private Companies Association, whilst supporting gender balance on boards, would prefer self-regulation. Yet others, like the Law Society of England and Wales believe that quotas should be imposed, but on a 'comply or explain' basis, without harsher sanctions. On the other side of the spectrum, the Centre for Policy Studies argues that gender imbalance on boards is a consequence of differences in aspirations and life goals of men and women.
EP committees position
The proposal has been dealt with jointly by the Committee on Legal Affairs (rapporteur: Evelyn Regner, S&D, Austria) and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (rapporteur: Rodi Kratsa-Tsagoropoulou, EPP, Greece). They back the proposal, but would introduce changes, such as strengthening the sanctions, deleting the possibility of exemptions for companies employing less than 10% of the under-represented sex, and obliging the Commission to report on the implementation of the principles of the directive in the EU institutions too.


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Is it perhaps a coincidence that the two National League teams currently playing at a 100-win pace, the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants, are the two rated to have fared the best at using defensive shifts?
Perhaps. But it strikes us as worth noting.
That the Brewers are getting good value from their infield shifts is not surprising, as shifting has been a staple since Ron Roenicke became their manager in 2011.
That the Giants are also getting good value is also intriguing. Their infield has been credited with 7 Defensive Runs Saved, a year after finishing with -6. They are turning 78 percent of groundballs into outs, a rate that ranks third-best in the majors behind the Athletics and Rockies.
Think that might have something to do with why Tim Hudson has pitched so well?
A couple of weeks ago, Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com talked with Giants coach Ron Wotus about the Giants' use of shifts this season.
The Giants have taken a reasoned approach to shifts, in contrast to a team like the Astros that is using shifts in abundance. The Giants are tied for 13th in shifts used with 110, on pace to nearly triple last season's total of 449. Baseball Info Solutions has credited them with saving the Giants six runs, based on how effective the Giants have been at getting outs with the shifts.
"It's a game of percentages," Wotus told Baggarly. "That's the thing. The percentages might (favor) the shift, but using good judgment on how you're approaching the hitter, sometimes that's better than going with the percentages.
"All of it, the charts and information, it's all valuable. But the instinct of the player is still your most tremendous asset when it comes to defending hitters."
The combination thus far seems to have allowed Wotus' team to take a (pardon the pun) Giant step forward.
Baseball Tonight takes: Boone on Arenado; Perez on improved defenders
I wanted to get the thoughts of a third baseman on the defensive play of Nolan Arenado, the runaway leader in Web Gems this season and the reigning NL Gold Glove third baseman, so I turned to "Baseball Tonight" analyst Aaron Boone.
Boone saw Arenado in spring training 2013 and liked what he saw then. He likes what he sees now even more.
"There is a recklessness to the way he plays and that's a compliment," Boone said. "He can make the most difficult athletic plays, and he doesn't have to stop to gather himself when doing so. He's reckless, but completely under control."
I asked Boone what Arenado could improve upon, noting that he is the leader among third basemen in both video-reviewed Good Fielding Plays and Defensive Misplays & Errors. Boone had a one-word response:
I also asked Eduardo Perez the same question I asked a couple of our analysts last week: Name a defender who you think has improved the most from last year to this year. He gave me two.
"Josh Donaldson. I like him a lot. He expects every ball to be hit to him and he's really good from side to side."
"Alexei Ramirez: I don't know that there is anyone who is as good at making the routine play as he is now."
Who's best at handling tough throws?
In writing about the key defensive play made by Lucas Duda to end the first Mets-Yankees meeting this season, I came across a note showing that Duda had good numbers on handling what are termed "difficult throws" by those who do video review for Baseball Info Solutions.
As of that day, Duda ranked third in the majors at the rate in which he was turning difficult throws into outs.
The standard setters at handling difficult throws in terms of quantity since the start of last season are Paul Goldschmidt (83) and Eric Hosmer (70).
On a per-inning basis, looking at the 30 first basemen who have played the most innings over the last two seasons, Todd Helton and Gaby Sanchez rate highest, with Goldschmidt third and Hosmer sixth, behind Edwin Encarnacion and Justin Morneau.
This data, by the way, is one of the hidden gems on FanGraphs. You can find it here under "Scp."
We can add another wrinkle to the data by factoring in mishandled throws (a stat provided to ESPN by BIS).
Helton rated best there as well, as his ratio of difficult throws handled to ones he misplayed was 46 to 1. The rest of the leaderboard is noted in the chart on the right.
Mark Simon evalutates defensive stats for the Sweet Spot blog each week. He can be found on Twitter at @msimonespn


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Avasant President speaks at the Commonwealth Trade Regional Workshop to enhance competitiveness in services of Pacific Countries
Los Angeles, USA, January 27, 2012: Commonwealth Trade Section organized a Regional Workshop in Sydney, between 24th-26th Jan 2012, to discuss strategies to increase competitiveness of Pacific Countries in Services. The workshop aimed to provide a platform for participants in the region to take stock of developments in services trade; share experiences in promoting IT enabled services and together chart a way forward to improve their competitiveness and performance. The key objectives of the workshop were:Officials from Trade Department of eleven Commonwealth Countries were represented in the workshop - Australia; Cook Islands; Kiribati; Nauru; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Island; Tonga; Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Dr.P.K.Mukherji, President & Managing Partner of Avasant was invited to speak during the event on "Opportunities in ITES/BPO for Pacific Countries and Challenges". Greater focus on trade in services in regional trade policy through expansion of the Pacific Island Trade Agreement (PICTA) to include trade in services, ongoing Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) to incorporate trade in services and the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER+), combined with rising value of Australian dollar opens up the possibility of enhancing services trade within the region. Dr. Mukherji also outlined a roadmap countries in the region can adopt to gain a share of the growing world trade in IT enabled services / BPO. About Commonwealth Secretariat - Special advisory Services Division Over the past 5 years, the Trade Section has supported 18 Member States to formulate strategies aimed at enhancing export of professional services (that is, non-tourism services). The countries include 8 in the Caribbean; 6 in Africa; and 4 in both Europe and Asia. In addition, the Section has organized 2 conferences for Member States to learn, network and share experiences. While the value of a Pan-Commonwealth platform to address common issues has been widely appreciated, there is a need to take account of regional specificities and to open the events to a broader range of participants. Therefore, the Section is organizing regional capacity building events to meet this need. The first workshop for the Caribbean region was held in St. Kitts and Nevis in November 2010 and the second, for Africa was held in Kenya in June 2011. The subject of this note is a similar workshop for the Pacific region to be held in early 2012.Through this workshop, the Section aims to provide a platform for participants in the region to take stock of developments in services trade; share experiences in promoting non-tourism services and together chart a way forward to improve their performance. About Avasant Avasant is next generation top management consulting, research and events firm servicing global clients across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Our talented team of consultants, lawyers and technologists average over 20 years of industry-honed experience and have conducted over 1,000+ engagements in over 40 countries worldwide. Avasant drives customer value through the use of our proprietary consulting and advisory methods, which have been refined over decades of 'real-world' transaction and engagement experience. The combination of our world-class resources allows Avasant to yield superior business outcomes in three primary domains: Strategic Sourcing, Technology Optimization and Globalization Consulting. Avasant is recognized in the industry as a leading globalization, sourcing and IT strategy firm. According to the International Association of Outsourcers (IAOP), Avasant is ranked among the "World Best Outsourcing Advisors". Further, Avasant holds honored distinctions as the Black Book of Outsourcing's 'Number 1 BPO Advisor' and 'Top 10 Full Service Advisor'. For more information on Avasant, please visit https://avasant.com For more information, Contact Avasant LLC Voice: +1.310.643.3030 Fax: +1.310.643.3033 email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com
- To review developments in international and regional trade in IT enabled services and develop a viable strategic response
- To discuss current issues and priorities in promoting export of services.
- To consider future prospects and strengthen partnerships


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Our classes are longer in format and semester based (similar to a university structure). They are held twice per week and are 3.5 hours per class (28 total classes – 98 total hours per semester). New classes begin every January, May, and September.
Our tuition is structured per semester and we have payment options available.
NOTE: For all workshops, seminars, and ancillary classes, we will announce the specific tuition for those classes when they are open for enrollment.
In-Studio Classes
For all semester-based classes that are taken in-person at the studio, our tuition per semester is $1,095. We ask for a $273.75 deposit to hold your seat in the class, and we offer payment plans for the balance.
To help understand the tuition cost, the semester contains 28 total classes, which results in 98 total class hours per semester. This breaks down to less than $40 per class.
Hybrid (Live Online) Classes
For those who live out of the Central Florida area, or who are not able to physically come into the studio, can continue to train with us live online via Zoom. Our new Hybrid Studios allow you to be part of the in-studio class from the comfort of your own home. You will be able to see and hear everything that happens in the class, as well as participate in class discussions.
This will be mostly an observational seat. While you can participate in our discussions and ask questions, you will be limited with participating in the actual work (even though we will do our best to involve you in certain exercises).
The tuition for Online Only is $795 per semester. We ask for a $265 deposit to hold your seat in the class, and we offer payment plans for the balance.
NOTE: This option is for students who will be online only for the semester. If you plan to be in the studio, even on a part-time basis, you will need to pay the In-Studio tuition.
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VelaShape vs. CoolSculpting For Cellulite Reduction
One of the most common misconceptions regarding cellulite is that it only affects women and/or patients who are overweight. In reality, virtually anyone can develop the unsightly dimpled appearance of cellulite. In fact, even patients who are exceptionally thin and exercise regularly often struggle with cellulite. Until recently, there was little that could be done to smooth areas of cellulite. Thanks to the sweeping advances in modern cosmetic technology, however, nonsurgical cellulite reduction is now possible, effective, and convenient. The expert team of estheticians and cosmetic experts at Body+Beauty Lab are proud to offer the most cutting-edge treatments and procedures available for patients seeking nonsurgical cellulite reduction in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about two of our most popular body contouring procedures – VelaShape® and CoolSculpting® – and find out which one may be most appropriate for helping you rid yourself of cellulite and get the smooth, firm, sleek figure you've always wanted.
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Cellulite is technically caused by the herniation of fat bulges through the fibrous connective bands and tissues underneath the skin's surface. While almost anyone can develop cellulite, the risk of forming these unappealing dimples is higher for women, overweight patients, and older patients.
What are my options for cellulite reduction?
Unfortunately, there is little that can be done on your own to reduce or get rid of cellulite. Most of the over-the-counter anti-cellulite products are ineffective. Even intensifying your exercise routine may not improve your cellulite. For some patients, weight loss actually makes cellulite worse. Fortunately, nonsurgical cellulite reduction with reliable and long-lasting results is now possible. One of the most exciting cellulite reduction treatments in Philadelphia, PA is VelaShape, which our certified and experienced providers are proud to offer at Body+Beauty Lab.
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During a VelaShape III treatment in Philadelphia, which typically lasts about 45 – 60 minutes, patients will lie comfortably in one of our treatment rooms. Because VelaShape is noninvasive and virtually painless, no anesthetic or numbing is needed. The majority of patients actually enjoy the warm, massaging sensation that is experienced during VelaShape. Following the treatment, patients may have mild swelling, redness, or tenderness, but these side effects usually resolve within a few hours. Aside from vigorous exercise, most patients are able to return to the majority of their daily activities almost immediately after VelaShape.
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Supporters of a ballot question that would let convenience stores and other food stores sell beer and wine won a key legal battle in Massachusetts's highest court on Tuesday.
The question was launched by the convenience store chain Cumberland Farms and would let local authorities issue licenses allowing food stores to sell beer and wine.
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Local licensing authorities would have the discretion to determine the number of licenses they issue. The new licenses would be in addition to existing licenses issued for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey had ruled that the question passed constitutional muster, but critics — including liquor store owners, who could experience greater competition if it is approved — went to court to challenge Healey's ruling, saying the question violated some of the prohibitions. The Supreme Judicial Court sided with Healey.
The decision allows supporters to gather a second round of signatures with an eye on getting the question on the November ballot.
The new licenses could be issued as soon as December if the question is approved. There would also be no limits on the number of licenses any one company could control after a phase-in period.


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The Atlanta BeltLine, particularly the Eastside Trail, never fails to draw a ton of attention from locals and tourists alike. Earlier this week, the New York Times published an article about the project, which, despite its unflattering headline ("A Glorified Sidewalk, and the Path to Transform Atlanta"—gee, thanks), painted a positive picture of the trail's impact on our city, calling it "a staggeringly ambitious engine of urban revitalization."
But anyone who's ventured onto the Eastside trail on a beautiful Saturday afternoon knows that proper trail etiquette isn't always observed. Cyclists whip around groups as they walk five abreast or stop in the middle of the path to chat, clueless pedestrians stroll aimlessly along the wrong side. It can get frustrating. So in their continuing effort to raise etiquette awareness, Atlanta BeltLine Inc. teamed up with Dad's Garage players Sarah Ackerman and Karen Cassady and B98.5 host Madison James to create a video showing the do's and don'ts of the trail.
We admit, the video, with its "y'all"s and "sugar"s, is a bit cheesy, but the points it makes are solid. On behalf of anyone who's ever twisted an ankle trying to dodge out of someone's way or clamber around a massive wall of stand-bys, let's keep the trail clear, y'all.


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Policy Management for Office 365 ProPlus from the Cloud
Microsoft has declared the Office Cloud Policy Service for Office 365 ProPlus generally available. Following a post on the Community Portal, O365 administrators are now able to define configuration policies for Office 365 ProPlus and assign them to users via Azure AD groups. Technically, this new type of Office policy is similar to the Office Group Policy in an On Premise domain, and is automatically enforced for a user. However, Office Cloud Policy Service does not require a domain membership or device registration in an MDM or UEM. Configuration policies are applied as soon as the user logs into an Office ProPlus application.
The Office Cloud Policy Service provides four policy creation and management capabilities: configuration, assignment, enforcement, and reporting. The new Office 365 ProPlus Administrator Service will be released through the Office Client Management Portal.
Notwithstanding the announcement after general availability, the new service is not yet available in all clients in Germany at the time of writing this article.
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Brush fire temporarily slows VIA Rail travel near Kingston
A brush fire temporarily slowed VIA Rail travel in the Kingston, Ont. area.
VIA Rail says CN Rail temporarily closed the tracks due to a brush fire between Kingston and Gananoque at approximately 4:45 p.m. Sunday.
The tracks were reopened around 5:15 p.m.
VIA Rail says trains 44 (Toronto to Ottawa) and 645 (Ottawa to Toronto) were "slightly delayed" due to the fire.
A passenger on one VIA Rail train reported the brush fire was adjacent to Hwy. 401, and firefighters were on the scene.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The first of three teenagers charged in connection with a homicide in Goulds last year was called before a judge in Provincial Court in St. John's Thursday.
Jonathan Mathioudakis of Conception Bay South did not appear personally, but was represented by his lawyer. His matter was postponed until June 14.
Mathioudakis is the only one of the three males charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Brandon Leftault whose name is not protected by the publication ban — while Mathioudakis is 19, his co-accused are 18-year-old youths. All three are also facing a robbery charge, alleged to have occurred on the same day, while one of the younger boys has an additional charge of public mischief.
Leftault, 20, died after reportedly being stabbed in the area of Sunset Street and Della Drive just after 10:30 p.m. on April 2, 2020. He was rushed to hospital but pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police conducted an extensive investigation, charging the three teens almost a year after Leftault's death. None of the accused are currently in custody, having been released on conditions after their arrest in March. Court documents indicate Mathoudakis has been ordered to not possess any weapons and to have no contact with the other two males.


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National culinary star Kwame Onwuachi has resigned as executive chef at Kith/Kin, the high-end Afro-Caribbean restaurant on D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront. Onwuachi announced he was leaving the restaurant in an Instagram post today, then sent Eater a joint statement on the news from himself and the InterContinental hotel that houses Kith/Kin in the Wharf development.
At Kith/Kin, Onwuachi explored his family's roots in Nigeria, Jamaica, Trinidad, and New Orleans through cooking that traced the routes of the African diaspora. He made dishes like jerk chicken with tamarind barbecue sauce, egusi stew with monkfish, and whole fried snapper escovitch while giving them a platform to be celebrated in a posh hotel setting. Since opening the restaurant in the fall of 2017, Onwuachi won the James Beard award for Rising Star Chef of the Year (2019) and published a well-received memoir that chronicled his rise in the fine dining world as a young Black chef. The chef often spoke with pride about the diverse makeup of the dining room a Kith/Kin, which became a destination for visitors to Washington and a place for the Black community to celebrate milestones.
In a statement sent to Eater, James Ryan, the general manager at the hotel, says the InterContinental is "excited for the future of this innovative, landmark restaurant and look forward to sharing more details soon." Onwuachi tells Eater that the InterContinental has the ability to "do what they want" with the restaurant, and he'll be seeking an ownership stake in his next venture. Onwuachi declined further comment, directing Eater to his comments in the statement:
The vision behind Kith/Kin was to open new doors for diners, to educate them and to excite them, which I absolutely think we have accomplished. I wanted a place to cook from my heart, showcasing the food of my life, and celebrating my diverse heritage. I am so grateful for the last three and a half years where my team and I were able to make that dream a reality. I've grown tremendously as a leader here and learned so many valuable lessons that I will take with me throughout my career. I'm thankful for my partnership with InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf who allowed me to run with my dream of sharing Afro-Caribbean cuisine with the world. I wish only the best for my team and colleagues as I begin my next exciting venture.
Representing the InterContinental, Ryan starts his statement off by thanking "our colleague" Onwuachi "for his vision, passion and dedication in bringing Kith/Kin to life as Executive Chef." Ryan's statement calls the chef a "visionary of the global culinary community" and says the company has built "a lifelong relationship with Kwame that we value to no end."
As an upscale dining option built for on-site eating, Kith/Kin shut down completely when D.C. instituted a dine-in ban to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus in mid-March. The restaurant reopened for takeout June 5, and begin accepting reservations for indoor dining last week.
Kith/Kin marked a big comeback for the Top Chef star. His first D.C. restaurant, the exorbitant and ambitious Shaw Bijou, flopped in a matter of months, raising questions over whether a majority-white food media establishment was overly harsh in the way it treated the chef.
In an Instagram post announcing his departure, Onwuachi returns to one his favorite themes, opening an Afro-Caribbean restaurant in a waterfront location that was once a launching point for ships carrying enslaved people.
"This place was for dreamers, least notably me, but dreamers who maintained faith that one day their culture would be accepted as equal and significant," Onwuachi writes.
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This is hard. This isn't easy, but it's necessary. Yesterday was my last service as the Executive Chef of Kith/Kin. Opening Kith/Kin was a dream, for me and for many. It was a dream for the 272 slaves from Georgetown that sailed down the Potomac, leaving from right in front of where Kith/Kin stands, not knowing where they'd end up. For the 77 slaves in 1848 that were trying to achieve freedom by commandeering a ship from the wharf with the goal of equality. A dream for the Native Americans and Africans who met here, where these buildings stand, trading ideas and practices in order to survive. This place was for dreamers, least notably me, but dreamers who maintained faith that one day their culture would be accepted as equal and significant. The road has been tough, the journey sometimes treacherous, but what truly brought us joy was our ability to contribute - to make Washington, D.C. a place where those dreams can come true. A place where everyone is welcomed; where the inaudible have a voice, and anyone can be themselves. To my team, I have learned so much from each and every one of you. Thank you for pushing 110% every day and giving us almost 4 beautiful years of service. To the District, thank you for giving us a platform in order to give opportunities to all. Change is difficult and sometimes uncomfortable, but change is necessary for growth. Whatever my next venture is I will continue the dream and open something of my own where we can all stand taller together. Thank you for everything.


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Title: The Rose Princess
Author: Ivy Hollins
Series: Fairy Tales of Parsilon
Page Length: 213
Publication Date: Nov. 11, 2019
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Synopsis: In a kingdom of fairies and dragons, Talia is reassuringly normal… until she isn't. Plucked from her quiet town and thrust into a life as heir to the throne, and betrothed to a powerful duke, she must face up to a terrifying question: what if the curse is real? What if she really is destined to be trapped in eternal sleep?
Duke Caradoc has spent his whole life dominated by his mother, the fierce Duchess of the Northern Wastes. But when he meets Talia, betrothed to him since childhood, he knows that his mother's lust for power has gone too far. The curse must be stopped… and the answer might lie in Caradoc and Talia's mysterious dreams.
A Sleeping Beauty retelling, first in a series of fairytale-inspired fantasy romances.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon, and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through my links.
My Review:
The Rose Princess is a quick and entertaining fairy tale retelling. The romance between Talia and Caradoc is a perfect fairy tale romance. The couple met in each other's dreams long before the book begins. The bond they share transitions from their dream-world to the real world when they realize they are betrothed.
Caradoc is a strong leader who rejects the devious plans of his mother. Though he knows this puts his life in danger, he is unwilling to bend to her whims and works diligently to ensure that she can't gain more power. Talia does the same.
Though Talia begins the story meek and submissive, as the tale progresses she gains strength and confidence. In fact, by the end, she is a fierce warrior. Her character shows much growth throughout the story, and, with the help of family and friends, she transitions into the leader they all knew she could be.
The relationship between Talia and her family is another aspect of the book that I like. This family devoted their lives to protecting Talia and keeping her safe. I was confused when they so easily allowed the Duchess to take Talia, even though they insisted on accompanying her. However, it's evident that they know when to pick their battles, and they prove their allegiance and love throughout the story.
I do wish the story was a bit more developed. The world, the characters with magical powers, the back story behind the curse – there were many parts where I wanted more. The author creates such an interesting and unique world, and though the story is enchanting, it would be more immersive with a bit more detail.
There are many nods to fairy tales and the Disney retellings, including Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Frozen. I liked that The Rose Princess included different elements from these stories and incorporated them into an original, yet recognizable, tale. Thanks so much to Booksirens for a copy of The Rose Princess in exchange for my honest review.
Favorite Parts:
- The love story, of course! Talia and Caradoc are a well-suited pair, and their feelings for each other are sweet and true.
- The fantastical elements. Dragon-drawn carriages, fairy godmothers, enchantresses, magical curses and more create a unique and interesting story.
Readers who enjoy quick and fun fairy tale retellings will love this story.


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Fitch Warns It Could Cut Japan's A+ Credit Rating
Fitch Ratings on Tuesday said it would likely decide in the first half of 2015 whether to cut Japan's A+ credit rating following the government's decision to delay a consumption tax increase that was originally scheduled to take effect in October 2015. The firm said it had placed Japan's long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings on Rating Watch Negative. The delayed tax rise "implies it will be almost impossible to achieve the government's previously-stated objective of reducing the primary budget deficit to 3.3% of [gross domestic product] by the fiscal year April 2015-March 2016," the firm said. The delayed tax rise led ratings firm Moody's Investors Service last week to downgrade Japan's government debt rating to A1 from Aa3.
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- Legacy of Seven
Author: P. J. Flie
- Series: A Guardian Rises
The Book Forge
- Published: October 2021
- Pages: 470
- Format reviewed: Paperback
- Review date: 27/10/2021
- Language: English
One of the remarkable things about genre fiction is that it can blend so well. Why have a straight fantasy novel when you can mix it with science fiction or horror? How far are we as a human race from backsliding to a medieval style life? A few dirty bombs, no electricity, and some passing decades and all of sudden we are back living in a feudal society, all be it with some technology lying around the place that no one can remember how to work. What if some people did still know. Would they be seen as all powerful wizards? Would they want to be Gods. P J Flie explores this idea in Legacy of Seven, the first in the new A Guardian Rises series.
Ondreeal is a simple farmhand who works the land for her adoptive father. It is a hard life, but all she knows. When she is sold into slavery, she soon discovers a side of her that was hidden, even to herself. She has the power to control weather and strike those around her down. Suddenly, she is seen as a Wizard and there are only a few of those that remain. Ondreeal is needed to fight against the aggressive dark Wizard Zairoc who seeks world domination. Unbeknownst to all of them, high above the clouds a series of platforms in space await the return of humans to work them. One robot, CD-45 is tasked with finding some person to help.
Setting a fantasy novel in the future is fascinating as it automatically becomes a form of science fiction. How can you have the swords and sandal style of low fantasy or wizardry of high in a world with technology? It can happen. Just witness our own past, when the Romans left Great Britain, we descended into the Dark Ages. The lessons learnt from the likes of Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians all forgotten for centuries. In 400 years', time, people may forget what a mobile phone is, especially if no one has been able to use one for 350 years.
Therefore, Ondreeal finds herself in what is a fantasy setting and her tale follows the path of many a book one. A young protagonist discovers they are more than they appear and must learn to be a hero. What the future setting allows is for Flie to question were Ondreeal's powers come from. What is her wand and how come a few other wizards exists who seem to have lived for centuries? There is more mystery and depth here than your average fantasy and Flie is not telling all in book one.
Although Ondreeal is arguably the main character, it is an ensemble piece. Chapters also follow Sir Francis a 'good' wizard, Zairoc the dark wizard, Trick Mark a soldier with strange powers and most left field of all CD-45 a robot. CD-45's presence in the book does not suddenly throw the novel into a science fiction spiral, but he is absorbed into how humans now view the Earth. He is seen as one of the fairy folk sent to aid them.
A dystopian miasma permeates the book and blends the fantasy and the science fiction seamlessly. Legacy is at its core a fantasy novel that follows that genre but has plenty of science fiction elements to it. Flie has many options to take the series. Continue to follow a fantasy path or explore the science. There is so much unsaid throughout this first outing that as a reader you are unsure of what direction would be best. Do the likes of Sir Francis know more than they are willing to tell the people and is there a far larger threat to the planet that stretches beyond the stars themselves? It will be fun finding out.
Written on 27th October 2021 by Sam Tyler .