text:
The Build Audit Report shows all test and analysis artifacts and metadata associated with a build so that you can understand how well the build is tested. You can archive builds from the repost to prevent test and coverage from being removed during normal database procedures, as well as lock builds so that they can be used as baselines in widgets and explorer views. For additional information about the concepts covered in this report, please see DTP Concepts.
Click on a build from the Build Administration page (see Build Administration - Statistics) to access the report. The Build Audit Report has the following sections:
The Summary table provides an overview of the test and analysis data associated with the build. You can also archive and lock the build by clicking the icons. See Locking and Archiving Builds for additional information.
The Tests table shows the number of tests passed, failed, and incomplete organized by test type, such as functional or unit tests, associated with the build. The number of passing tests are also represented as a percentage. Test data is automatically merged so that overlapping tests do not affect the totals reported.
The Coverage table shows the code coverage associated with the build organized by coverage image (see DTP Concepts to learn about coverage images, builds, and other concepts).
DTP supports up to five coverage images per build. The run configuration associated with the coverage image displays in parentheses. The following coverage images are included by default:
- All: Image that includes coverage for all tests.
- Unit Tests: Image that includes coverage for unit tests, such as tests executed with a Parasoft DTP Engine.
- Functional: Image that includes coverage for functional tests, such as tests executed with Parasoft SOAtest.
- Manual Tests: Image that includes coverage for unit tests, such as tests run using the Parasoft Coverage Agent.
- Other: Image that includes coverage for unit tests, such as tests run by third-party tools.
See Associating Coverage Images with Filters for additional information.
Static Analysis
The Static Analysis table shows the number of violations and suppressed violations reported in the build.
The specific run information associated with the build is displayed in an interactive Runs table.
You can perform the following actions:
- Click on a table header to sort the data by that column.
- Drag a column header to the area specified in the table to create views based on groups of data.
Click on a link in the Reports column to download the report associated with a specific run. You can download the report in XML or PDF format, as well as view an HTML version in your browser.
Downloading Reports and Archives
You can only download reports and archives if the build has been locked and archived. See Using Build Administration for additional information.
- Click on the Download Archive drop-down menu and choose an archive type to download all the data associated with the build.


text:
Question: How do you incorporate new social media platforms into your SM strategy without just increasing the workload?
What's The Goal?
"How does the new social media platform align with your overall social media goals? Will it create more sales? More engagement? Better customer service? Establish forecasts and measure the costs to the benefits. If it makes sense to add it to the mix, try it out for a few weeks to see what happens."
– Logan Lenz | Founder / President, Endagon
Outsource Other Things
"Unless you want your social media accounts to read like robots, it's going to take time and effort. So outsource other things that you don't do well so you can focus on true engagement. Social media is a strong tool to nurture clients and leads. Of course it's going to take work, but it's well worth the returns."
– Kelly Azevedo | Founder, She's Got Systems
Push Syndication Forward
"Whenever a new social media platform appears on the scene, I start by syndicating what I'm already doing to it. It's rarely the best approach to get full benefits, but it allows me to start learning that platform without stressing about using it perfectly or dramatically adding to the necessary work load. Then, as best practices emerge, I can evolve my strategies and rearrange priorities."
– Thursday Bram | Consultant, Hyper Modern Consulting
Quality Trumps Quality
"It's all about quality over quantity when it comes to social media. Post strategically and you will not have to overload yourself trying to keep up a constant presence on all new sites. Prioritize each social media platform by which one has provided you with the best ROI and focus the majority of your time there."
– John Hall | CEO, Digital Talent Agents
Prioritize Your Presence
"Prioritize where you want to focus your social marketing efforts. You don't have to be present on every little social media platform. Find the ones that fit your needs and provide the most success and focus your time there."
– Brent Beshore | Owner/CEO, AdVentures
Repurpose Old Content
"If you have posts which worked well on Twitter or Facebook. rewrite them in a different way and share them on new networks when they emerge (i.e. Pinterest). Content is king and if you have valuable stuff, don't spend time recreating it, but rather, you should spend your time distributing it to the masses."
– Lucas Sommer | Founder CEO, Audimated
Adapt To A Management Platform
"Using tools like HootSuite or Buffer, you can add multiple social network accounts into one dashboard to view and send all of your updates. Both allow you to schedule updates to go out on multiple platforms. Buffer especially will find the best times for you to tweet to receive the most return response and maximum exposure. HootSuite allows you to have side-by-side timelines for reading/sending."
– Lane Sutton | Social Media Coach, Social Media from a Teen
Make It Work With IFTTT
"It's not kidding when it says it'll "put the Internet to work for you." Social media can take up a lot of time, and if you can have one hub to update numerous platforms, it's a touchdown. ifttt is where you can update one platform while it updates the others without you having to manually do it."
– Ashley Bodi | co-founder, Business Beware

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Antelope Canyon Road Trip Guide
Antelope Canyon is a popular bucket list location for many travelers. And it certainly should be on yours.
Located in northern Arizona, it's a sacred and majestic slot canyon owned by the Navajo Nation (Diné.) By the end of this guide, you'll know why adding Antelope Canyon to your travel list is an excellent idea.
Let's explore!
Where Is Antelope Canyon?
Antelope Canyon sits just east of Page, Arizona, within the Navajo Nation. Those using Page as a basecamp for their adventures can travel to Antelope Canyon easily within 20 minutes. In addition, Antelope Canyon is only about two hours away from the Grand Canyon.
What Makes Antelope Canyon So Special?
Antelope Canyon is a sacred place for the Navajo people, and it's also a Navajo Tribal Park. To the Navajo people, the canyon serves as a symbol of Mother Nature's gifts and powers. Visiting is considered to be a spiritual experience.
Antelope Canyon is the most visited slot canyon in the country due to its beauty and unique features. Millions of years of flash flooding through the sandy earth landscape created the beautiful wave-like formations in the canyon. During the spring and summer months, the sun enters the canyon so that awe-inspiring sunbeams shine down into the canyon.
Are Guided Tours Required For Antelope Canyon?
Antelope Canyon is within the Navajo Nation, and the Navajo tribe owns and manages it. You should know that it's not public land. So, the only way to access Antelope Canyon is via an approved tour company. In fact, these certified tours are a guided experience, making them well worth the price.
The tours vary in price from $50-$80 a person and include a knowledgeable tour guide. The tour fees are generally all-inclusive, but some don't include the required $8 Navajo Park fee. Visitors can only access the canyon with a guide. Entering the canyon on your own is not permitted.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Antelope Canyon?
Those looking for the best chance at seeing the highly sought-after sunbeams entering the canyon will want to do so in the spring and summer months. The light beams appear in late March and continue until October. They never appear before 11 am or after 1 pm.
Booking a midday tour during the spring or summer offers the best chance of catching the light beaming down into the canyon. Although, there's never a guarantee that sunbeams will be present.
For visitors more interested in experiencing a less populated canyon, November-February is the best option. The canyon can get cold during these months, but there's rarely snow. Those visiting in the winter will not have the opportunity to see the sunbeams but will snag great pictures with reduced crowds.
Best Hikes Near Antelope Canyon
Making your way through the Antelope Canyon isn't the only thing to do in the area. Experiencing the canyon might leave you inspired to see more. So if you aren't ready for your adventure to end, check out some of these incredible nearby hikes.
Hanging Garden Trail
Hanging Garden Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back trail. It is a highly trafficked trail with an elevation gain of 62 feet. The Hanging Garden Trail is easy and great for all skill levels. This year-round trail is a great option regardless of when you are traveling. Leashed dogs are permitted.
Hikers can expect an easy well-marked trail. The turnaround point greets hikers with a lush hanging garden, a unique site amid the desert landscape.
There is also an additional side trail that is short and leads to a viewpoint many hikers enjoy.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is a heavily trafficked 1.4-mile trail about five miles from Antelope Canyon. This easy hike has an elevation gain of 380 feet. There's a bit of an elevation gain here, but the path is easy to navigate and great for all ages. Horseshoe Bend is hike-able year-round. Be sure to bring your dog with you because leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.
A breathtaking view of the famous Horseshoe Bend awaits those who complete the hike. Hikers report few benches on the trail for those needing to rest during the trek. There is very little shade, so be sure to pack some water, especially in the summer months.
Rainbow Bridge Trail
A hike that you can't miss in the area is Rainbow Bridge Trail. This trail has several access points, but one of the most popular is via the boat docks. Rainbow Bridge trail is an easy 1.8-mile hike with an elevation gain of only 29 feet. Hikers of all ages and abilities will enjoy this hike. Dogs are not welcome on this trail, so make sure to plan accordingly.
Hikers will have the privilege of viewing the well-known Rainbow Bridge. This 290-foot natural bridge is well worth the hike to see it. While the trail is easy to navigate, it can get hot in the summer months, and little shade is available during the trek. Bring plenty of water along with you to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Best Camping Near Antelope Canyon
While Antelope Canyon is a great day trip from many nearby locations, staying local is always a great option. Camping near the canyon gives you a chance to experience everything the area has to offer. Take a look at some of our top picks for camping near Antelope Canyon.
Wahweap RV & Campground
Wahweap RV & Campground is at Wahweap Marina, only a quarter-mile from Lake Powell. There are 139 full hook-up sites available, with most sites having the ability to accommodate rigs up to 45 feet. A limited number of sites can accommodate rigs up to 70 feet. If you don't need quite that much room, the campground also has 36 tent-only sites and 112 self-contained sites available for tents or RVs under 25 feet.
Campers at Wahweap RV & Campground enjoy easy lake access and an abundance of water recreation activities. In addition, Antelope Canyon is about 15 miles away. There's a coin-operated laundry facility located within the camp store for campers who need to use them. In those hot summer months, you can cool off in the campground pool.
Page Campground
Page Campground offers various campsites, including full hookup, water, and electric and tent-only sites. Each full hookup site includes cable TV as well. The campground offers a discounted rate for week-long stays. The campsites are ample in size and can accommodate large rigs, with plenty of room for parking.
The campground offers WiFi throughout the property for those needing to stay connected during their stay. There are laundry facilities available as well. Children and parents will appreciate the onsite playground as well as a fitness center. The indoor pool and hot tub are sure to be a hit with many campers. Antelope Canyon is only about six miles from the campground.
Is An Antelope Canyon Road Trip Worth It?
The Grand Canyon tends to get the most hype in Arizona, but there are many other amazing places to explore while visiting. Antelope Canyon is one of those places. And you need to experience it for yourself to understand its significance. Adding it to your list of Arizona must-sees is definitely worth it. While many incredible slot canyons exist, Antelope Canyon should be at the top of the list.
Discover the Best Free Camping Across the USA
To be honest with you, we hate paying for camping. There are so many free campsites in America (with complete privacy).
You should give it a try!
As a matter of fact, these free campsites are yours. Every time you pay federal taxes, you're contributing to these lands.
Become a FREE CAMPING INSIDER and join the 100,000 campers who love to score the best site!
We'll send you the 50 Best Free Campsites in the USA (one per state). Access the list by submitting your email below:


text:
City Management Fellowship Program 2019
The CMFP is an innovative and collaborative partnership between the MPA program and the Orange County City Manager's Association. The program provides professional, academic and financial support to several exceptional MPA students each year who demonstrate a commitment to public service and desire a career in city management. The Fellowship is designed to cultivate key competencies needed for successful leadership at the highest levels of local government management, and complements the academic coursework of the MPA program with practical skill building, mentorship, and networking opportunities within the Orange County region. Past city manager/mentors have included: Carol Jacobs (Newport Beach), Ben Siegel (San Juan Capistrano), Tammy LeTourneau (Costa Mesa), Dennis WIlberg, (Mission Viejo), Jim Sadro (La Habra), Debra Rose, (Lake Forest), Sharon Landers (Carson) and many others!
We are pleased to announce a $10,000 gift from the Orange County City Manager Association, which will allow us to name two OCCMA Fellows for 2019/20!
C.J. Segerstrom & Sons continue to provide annual sponsorship of a C.J. Segerstrom & Sons Fellow.
The program has financial support from C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, the Orange County City Manager Association, and generous individual donors. If you'd like to donate, click here: City Management Fellowship Program Fund
Why do city managers become involved?
Participating managers enjoy their involvement and the ability to mentor the next generation of public leaders. Several have volunteered to serve again. As Bob Hall, City Manager of Fountain Valley (retired) explains, "Having the opportunity to hear the enthusiasm and excitement in the voices of these young professionals made me feel energized and very good about the future of the Public Administration profession."
If you are a City Manager, who would like to learn more, please send an email to Dr. Shelly Arsneault at: email@example.com
How does a student become a Fellow?
The CMFP is a competitive fellowship, coveted among our MPA students with career aspirations in local government management. Eligibility requires the completion of 12 units in the MPA program with a minimum GPA of 3.5. The application process opens in late spring for eligible students; winners are announced in June.
Cal-ICMA Manager-in-Residence program
In addition to the CMFP, we are proud to continue our association with the Cal-ICMA Manager-in-Residence program which allows our Public Administration programs to host a city or county manager for several days on campus each spring. Invited managers give presentations, talk with students, and provide in-depth perspectives and coaching in career development. Previous Managers-in-Residence have included Jennifer Phillips (St. Helene, CA), Jennifer Cervantes (Rancho Santa Margarita), and Jim Vanderpool (Buena Park).


text:
Interview from Games Magazine - Alejandro Ortiz, president and founder of Ortiz Gaming Group, emphasizes the consolidation of the company in Europe and Latin America, and the very good reception at new markets such as the U.S. and Asia.
He explains the value of constant innovation and a mission to make the players feel special through a rewarding experience of entertainment and excitement.
Passion, adventure, emotion. What are the main virtues of gambling that make it so attractive and have led to your complete devotion to this industry?
Passion, adventure, and emotion are precisely the virtues we seek to deliver to players. The Ortiz Gaming mission statement is "To provide entertainment and happiness to people through our products, and to add to the business growth of our clients." We take this seriously, when Ortiz Gaming creates a game we seek to make the players have an unforgettable experience of entertainment and excitement. We build our games to have high definition pictures, crisp sound and features which enhance the gaming experience. Ortiz Gaming's goal is to create an environment around the player which makes them feel special, and part of the magic of the game. By focusing on our customers we are able to deliver quality customer service to both gaming operators and players, which is satisfying in itself.
Why did Ortiz Gaming decide to expand its operations to U.S. and Asia in 2013? What are the most attractive aspects of these regions in terms of businesses for your company? How would you describe the current state of the industry in Europe?
Europe has remained a mainstay for Ortiz Gaming. In 2013 was announced several new installations and received several accolades in the European Market. Ortiz Gaming's expansion into the North American and Asian markets, seemed like a natural progression. Ortiz Gaming has long been a household name in Europe and throughout Latin America, and as the popularity of our games and our business has grown, it was only natural to begin to grow the company more globally. We have had great success in every market we have entered, and 2013 was an amazing year for the company; the North American and Asian markets have welcomed us creating a demand our unique products. Ortiz Gaming is thrilled with the attention we have received with these markets – it was an excellent business decision.
In which Latin American countries is your company present? Are you satisfied with the commercial development of the Group in the region in 2013?
Ortiz Gaming is present in the major regions of Latin America. We owe much of our success to the popularity of our games in this expanse. The company's growth globally allows us to further develop, and deliver quality products and games – in 2013 we did just that in Latin America, and had great success.
How do you consider Latin America in terms of its potential of progress in the industry? What recommendations would you give to a young European gaming company that would like to expand into Latin America?
First off, expansion into any new region is no easy task, and I commend companies willing to take their company cross borders and seas. Latin America is a gaming market prepared for continued grow. For Ortiz Gaming, when we expanded to the Latin American market it was a perfect fit, our video bingo products and family of characters were quickly accepted and allowed the company to grow. Our vision was and still is, to expand our operation, step by step and solidly; with quality as our goal.
Given a very strong position in the video bingo area, what other niches is your company searching or considering exploiting to further strengthen the brand in the global gaming?
Ortiz Gaming is constantly developing new games and always improving our current product line. Simultaneously, technology and innovation is constantly changing. The Ortiz Gaming brand always remains connected and informed to the changes in technology, so we can develop and create quality products for operators and players.
What are the main challenges and goals for your position in the next two or three years?
My main challenge is to command a team that continues to grow. I don't worry too much about this because I have trust and confidence in Team Ortiz Gaming. They are experienced and capable professionals able to follow bold plans to expand the brand all over the world.


text:
There are another three weeks of lockdown left in England, and by now we've all checked what's in the fridge a few times. Unlike lockdown one, we don't have the glorious sun to pass the time, so what do we do this lockdown? Well, there are plenty of autumn activities to be getting on wi'. For a start, it is mid-November and we think that Christmas is close enough, that, for this year only, you can start getting festive early. Check out our list of suggestions to pass the time for the next three weeks of lockdown.
1. Perfect The Iconic Yorkshire Pud
Whilst you've got an opportunity to take a step back from life, get working on your cooking skills. And, where else better to start than the fluffy clouds of goodness, the Yorkshire pud. If you're feeling in an even more creative mood, you can get workin' on the amazing Yorkshire pudding wraps that are all the rage wi youn'uns.
2. Brew Yer Own Bevvies
There are a load of good starter packs you can get for beer brewing online. Imagine havin' a cheeky home brew special to dish out t' the family over Crimbo. You can even get stuck into making yer own Gin. Get those Yorkshire flavours in there like some rhubarb flavours.
3. Get In Shape
Get yer whippet on the leash and mooch around the local parks and gardens that are open across the county. You can even take the missus with you if she's finished the ironing. They say that a bitta exercise lifts your mood, and it's nice to get outta house for a while.
4. Get Outta Shape
All you gym lads and lasses use the opportunity to take a step back. There's are these great thing called carbs and choccies, don't know if you've heard of 'em? Get sat in front of tele, with a good film and take the time to relax and stop for a while. Here's what's new on Netflix this month.
5. Get In The Crimbo Spirit!
Get up in the loft and search for last years tree and decorations, and have a bit of fun celebrating Christmas early. Switch the radio to the non-stop Christmas tunes, get the Baileys on ice and take your mind away from all this lockdown lark for a day.
6. Get Planning 2021
We all know that 2020 has been a write off in many ways, we've spent over a third of the year in lockdown. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Get organising a trip to Tenerife wi' the family next year. Start making a bucket list of places you'd like to visit and doing a bit of research.
7. Get To Know The Wife And Kids
Those other people that share the space with you, they sometimes come asking for some money to go t' shop, or to buy some new game for their console. Play a game, have a chat, you, never know you might have something in common with 'em.
8. Learn A New Language
We know Yorkshire is a language in its own right. You've managed to get a good grasp on that, so imagine speaking French in a broad Yorkshire accent. "Bonjuuor", you've got three weeks, that's plenty of time to become fluent, next time you go abroad, there will be no need to shout louder when they don't understand.
9. Reconnect With Mates Via Zoom
The internet is a brilliant thing, and over the years, it's hard to stay in touch with all of your pals. Now everyone in the country has slowed down again, why not reach out and organise a chat or an online game like poker (might even earn some money outta 'em).
10. Get Making Some Cinnamon Buns
Apparently, it's the new banana bread, so why not give it a go. Worst case scenario, your house will smell of cinnamon which is the most heavenly of smells.
[Featured image: Unsplash]
Read More: 8 Yorkshire Places That Will Make You Wonder How They Got Their Names


text:
St. John's Baptismal Guidelines & Info
Baptism Registration
Please complete this Baptism Registration form to register your child for baptism.
Once completed, you can mail, email to the Parish Secretary (our Baptismal Coordinator) at [email protected], or drop off the form to the parish office. She will contact you upon receiving your submission. Thank you!
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism in the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word. (CCC 1213)
Congratulations and we welcome on your new addition! For the convenience of the parish community, our Baptisms take place the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm, with some flexibility based on circumstances.
Baptism preparation instruction is required for first-time parents or parents who have not previously attended a class. Parents prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism by focusing on their role in bringing their child for initiation into the Church. The history and theology of this sacrament are covered in the class as well as having parents reflect on their own faith journey through discussion and exercises. The goal of our preparation is to deepen the parents understanding of and participation in the sacrament, thus enabling them to more fully accompany their child on his/her journey of faith.
Preparation evenings are typically presented twice a month. Parents are asked to register in advance. Call the Parish Office at 540-347-2922 to begin the process of scheduling the baptism.
Original copies of the Godparents' sponsor certificates must be signed and sealed by the pastor of the Catholic Church where they are currently registered. All forms must be turned into the Parish Office prior to the Baptism date being scheduled. Once the Parent Request for Baptism and the sponsor forms for the Godparents are received, the Parish Office will schedule your child's Baptism.
Baptism Guidelines
What are Sponsors (Godparents)?
Sponsors are witnesses to the Catholic faith who will pledge support of those who are to be baptized into the faith or who are seeking full membership into the Church through the sacrament of Confirmation.
What do Sponsors (Godparents) do?
They are to see that the person baptized or confirmed in the faith of the Catholic Church acts as a true witness to Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations connected with this membership.
Parents must provide sponsor certificates for each Catholic Godparent. At least one Godparent MUST be a practicing Catholic. The Godparent should contact the Church where he/she is currently registered to request a sponsor certificate.
If a Christian Witness is chosen to participate in and witness the baptism documentation is required.
If two sponsors are chosen, one must be male, the other female.
For baptism, a parent may NOT be a sponsor.
Please note, a lapsed Catholic cannot serve as either a Godparent or a Christian witness. See the full set of requirements for Sponsors below.
Canon law requires: 1 Godparent.
If two are chosen, one must be a man, one must be a woman.
One godparent MUST be a practicing Catholic, MUST be up-to-date on all his/her sacraments, MUST be at least 16 years of age, MUST attend Mass weekly, and if married, must be married in the Catholic Church.
If the other sponsor is not Catholic, he/she must be baptized Christian. They are recorded as a Christian witness in the baptismal records and on the certificate.
Non-Christians may NOT be sponsors (Mormon, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, etc).
Lapsed Catholics or a Catholic married outside the church may NOT be a sponsor for Baptism.
If the godparents cannot make it to the ceremony, a proxy may be selected. The proxy must be of the same form as the godparent or sponsor (i.e. male Catholic must be selected to stand in for a male Catholic godparent; female Christian witness must be selected to stand in for a female Christian witness, etc). No sponsor forms are required for the proxy.
Parents who were not married in the Church:
We will invite them to set up an appointment with the pastor to see about having their marriage convalidated. Most couples are willing to do this. Their particular circumstances determine the level of complexity in having this done, but that is for the pastor to decide and discuss with them.
Children who are not babies:
We schedule Baptisms on the first and third Sunday afternoon for children from age 0-6. Children should be baptized at the earliest possible time. The parents of a child age 7 or over need to schedule a meeting with the Director of Religious Education to determine the best course of action.
We do accept sponsorship certificates (forms) from the godparents' home parish.
They do not have to use our form. Please make sure they have had their pastor sign and seal the sponsor form. If the pastor's signature or parish seal is missing, this could delay the Baptism. All forms should be mailed or brought to the parish office. We will accept a fax, but the original must be received at least one week prior to the Baptism.
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life… if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him… So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 6:3, 8, 11)
Baptism is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation. The other two are Confirmation and Holy Communion (Eucharist). Children typically receive the other Sacraments of Initiation after reaching age 7 and before age 16.
Baptism of Infants and Children (under age 7)
It is an ancient custom and also a requirement of Church law that each new Christian have at least one sponsor, traditionally called a godparent, who "together with the parents presents an infant for baptism. A sponsor also helps the baptized person to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations" of this new life. (Code of Canon Law, 872)
Church law and our diocese provide guidelines for the qualifications to serve as a godparent. The reason for these requirements is to ensure that the new Christian will have the support they need from their sponsor who will promise to pray for them and help them as they prepare for other sacraments and seek to live out their baptism throughout their lifetime.
Baptism of Adults (and children age 7 and up)
Following the spread of Christianity in the first few generations after the resurrection of Jesus, the Catholic Church developed a process to prepare adults for entry into the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion (Eucharist). Today, the Church calls this process the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA. Through this process, those who express interest in becoming Catholic are welcomed into a special community within the parish to learn about the teachings of Jesus and his Church, to have their questions answered, learn about the new life in Christ offered by baptism, and prepare for the reception of the Sacraments.
Please contact us to get started! Nothing more than an interest in learning more about Catholicism is needed to begin. There is no pressure, only welcome and support as you freely journey towards union with Christ and his Church.
Children who have reached age 7 and have not yet been baptized are considered "adults" with consideration for the reception of sacraments. This is because - at age 7 - they are able to take personal responsibility for their sins and are able to make a profession of faith on their own. A special preparation process is provided for them. Parents, please contact us so that we can help you get started. It is never too late to baptize your children.


text:
New Neighborhoods develops, owns and manages more than 450 family and senior affordable housing units.
Affordable, below market, homes for income eligible applicants. We have built more than 150 ownership units, most of them for first-time buyers.
New Neighborhoods and its housing development subsidiary Stamford Affordable Homes, Inc. (SAHI) develop, build and rehab houses and…
New Neighborhoods provides educational, financial, and health services to residents to improve their lives and strengthen their neighborhoods.
Stamford, CT – New Neighborhoods is preparing to launch its Fairfield County's Giving Day...Continue reading
Stamford, CT – New Neighborhoods celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 13, 2023 — by...Continue reading
Come take a look at the pumpkin designs our staff created for this fall season, in the video...Continue reading
Come take a look at New Neighborhoods' Second Juneteenth Celebration at the Martin Luther King Jr....Continue reading
At New Neighborhoods, we encourage all staff to continue higher education and involvement in the...Continue reading
On September 22, 1862, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring that all...Continue reading
New Neighborhoods informs residents and community on the COVID-19 vaccines. See flyer below for...Continue reading
Please click here to see coverage of New Neighborhoods on News12CT Hometown Heroes...Continue reading
New Neighborhoods' mission is to provide hope and opportunity through development and management...Continue reading
Featured above are Stamford's Mayor, David Martin (suit jacket), Stamford Hospital's COVID-19...Continue reading


text:
Subscribe and be notified when the latest drivers are added to your area and when they have deals to offer.
We have designed our app to be very user-friendly and easy to use. Just enter where you want to travel, select the car type you like, and in just a few minutes a cash ride driver will be at your doorstep. Visit the App Store to learn more.


text:
MAC Liquid Tank Trailer (MAC LTT) has made Mt. Pleasant, Michigan their newest home of operations. Originally based out of Kent, Ohio, MAC LTT acquired the manufacturing assets of Burch Tank and Truck on May 11, 2020 and has since opened their first stainless-steel facility right here in Middle Michigan to build state-of-the art cargo tankers.
With a strong focus on producing solution-driven products, MAC LTT specializes in building trailers and tanks for transportation. Their advanced designs provide operational benefits to all their customers including those who transport dairy products, orange juice and fertilizer.
Continuing to advance their operations and techniques in the manufacturing industry, MAC LTT was looking to expand their stainless-steel market and recognized Burch Tank & Truck as an ideal fit.
"We are thrilled to see a unique and successful company like MAC LTT come to Middle Michigan. This successful acquisition has given MAC LTT an opportunity to grow their team and they are in search of 16 more individuals to join their welders, mechanics and general laborers at their Mt. Pleasant location" states Jim McBryde, President and CEO of Middle Michigan Development Corporation.
MAC LTT has been exceeding industry expectations and offering game-changing solutions in the liquid tank trailer industry for the past 22 years. Acquiring Burch Tank & Truck and deciding to co-locate here is just another example of that. From the level of craftsmanship Middle Michigan has become known for to the reliable reputation built by Burch Tank & Truck over the years, we expect MAC LTT to continue leading the way in this competitive market.
About Burch Tank & Truck:
Burch Tank & Truck was founded in 1990 and is a custom tank-trailer manufacturer specializing in petroleum, aviation, agricultural, chemical and oilfield transport.
About MAC LTT:
MAC LTT is an industry leading manufacturer of Liquid Tank Trailers. Regardless of design, or application, MAC Trailer stands ready to be tested.


text:
Venice Biennale 2012
In August of 2012, PLANT was invited to present work at the 13th Biennale of Architecture in Venice, as part of an exhibition entitled Traces of Centuries & Future Steps. PLANT's installation comprised a free-standing two-sided folded aluminum form, clad in (and inset with) images of two projects: the Podium Roof Garden at Nathan Phillips Square, and the Dublin Grounds of Remembrance. The installation is an exploration of the representation of built spaces as experienced through time, using cinematic film strips and individual detail views to portray the routes around and character of the sites. To experience the sites here also required walking the site, periodically peering into the key views. The spatial form balanced the opposing demands of wanting the longest project possible to create a journey for the spectator, with the smallest packaging concept possible to minimize travel costs and duties.
The exhibition ran until 25 November 2012 at the Palazzo Bembo in Venice.


text:
And baby makes six for Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West!
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star and law student, 38, just confirmed on Twitter that she and Kanye have welcomed their fourth child, a son, via surrogate.
"He's here and he's perfect!" Kim tweeted.
Their brood also includes daughters Chicago, 15 months, and North, nearly 6, plus son Saint, 3 — and, apparently, Baby Boy Kardashian-West already looks like one of his siblings.
He's also Chicago's twin lol I'm sure he will change a lot but now he looks just like her ✨
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) May 10, 2019
News that the couple's surrogate was in labor became public on Thursday's The Ellen DeGeneres Show, when Kourtney Kardashian popped in for a surprise visit during mom Kris Jenner's appearance.
Kourtney, 40, shared the news that Kim's surrogate would be giving birth shortly, explaining why her sister wasn't on the show as planned.
"What! What are we doing here?!" said Jenner, 63, visibly shocked, adding, "For how long?"
"And nobody knows, so everyone in the audience don't tell," Kourtney explained while laughing.
View this post on Instagram
During Watch What Happens Live back in January, Kim confirmed the pregnancy news herself after Andy Cohen asked if she was "working on another child."
"We are," the reality star replied, adding that the baby was due "sometime soon."
"It's a boy, I think it's been out there," Kim told the host. "I got drunk at our Christmas Eve party and told some people. I can't remember who I told because I never get drunk."
A source told People following the pregnancy news that the KKW Beauty mogul and West, 41, "hoped to work with the same gestational carrier" they used with daughter Chicago "but it didn't work out this time."
"They are working with a second carrier now that is pregnant and will give birth in the spring. Everything so far has been smooth," the insider added.
"Just like the last time, Kim is very involved with the carrier. Kim goes to doctor's visits with the carrier and makes sure that she has everything she needs."
Another source shared that while they were beyond excited, baby No. 4 would "likely" complete their immediate family.
"Kim has always wanted four kids. She talks about it all the time," explained the insider, adding, "She likely won't have any more after this."
A third source divulged that the Kardashian West and the Yeezy designer have "always talked about wanting four kids: two boys and two girls."
"That's always been the plan," the latter source said. "They definitely want a boy."
And now they have him. Will his name be South? Perhaps Mid or Go or New (which would be totally appropriate)? Regardless, congrats to the Kardashian-Wests!


text:
Body acne can be embarrassing and painful to endure. If you have body acne your not alone. About 1/3 for people who struggle with facial acne also have body acne on their chest and back according to Acne.org.
The most common way people seek treatment for their body acne is through a Dermatologists. The Dermatologists will usually prescribe two prescription topicals and one oral medication. The topicals may be something like Retin A or Duac. Orals like Doxycycline, Minocin or Spironalactone. These solutions tend to be very drying, and misused. Not to mention the health risks and dangerous side effects connected to these drugs. However, there is a more practical, effective way to treat and control body acne as well as facial acne.
Skintherapy Acne Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah can assist you in getting on an effective home care regimen and introduce personalized treatments that will deep clean your skin, kill bacteria and effectively put you on the road to finally having clear skin. Give us a call!
Copyright SkinTherapy Skincare & Acne Clinic. All Rights Reserved. Website Built by SEO Werkz


text:
- This event has passed.
Flow Painting Balloon Pour
May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm$20.00 – $45.00
Pouring, puddling, dripping, swiping… these classes will explore the exciting possibilities in the technique often called Pour Acrylics! These paintings are gorgeous as is or as the background for your next project.
Today we'll explore the Balloon Technique for a fun floral effect.
Add $10 to the regular price and I will provide all Flow painting supplies!


text:
Angela Hopkins, clown, is the founder, artistic director and host for hopkins/workshop for clown research. Angela graduated with NosetoNose completing the facilitators training in London. Angela holds clowning workshops and further education courses throughout Germany and internationally. Angela thrives in the spaces between cultures and languages, ideals and realities, the mundane and the absurd, tragic and comic. Clowning opened up the doors to all these inspiring worlds and more. Born in Bristol (UK), raised both in the UK and in Germany, shy by nature, mother of four, co-founder of Timeout a holistic farm for youth with special needs, Waldorf English teacher and project manager, Scottish touring cook, and clowning facilitator. The common threads in every aspect of her life are play, playfulness and joy.
In 2018/19 the idea came to me to create a one-woman-clownsolo "What`s love got to do with It?" .
A clown solo illustrated with life themes - a journey with a backpack and obstacles to overcome. What`s love got to do with it?
Always a "work in progress" with inspiration and improvisation - every performance lives from the potential of the moment.
Performed in March / Sept. 2019, February 2020 (Potsdam, T-Werk)
Bookable on request.
Kulturblog: Angela`s Solo What`s love got to do with it?
Facilitator Nose to Nose Germany
As trained and accredited Nose to Nose facilitators, we are committed to inform our practice of teaching clowning from a person-centered approach to exploring the inner clown. We stay true to this spirit of clowning by positively respecting each person's creative process. It is our conviction that by focusing on an individual's process, encouraging emotional expression, we get to the heart of working with the theater clown. In clowning, we support the search for authenticity, freeing the imagination and nurturing connection to oneself and others which in turn enriches both the social and personal dimensions of our lives.
Angela has trained with Vivian Gladwell, Moshe Cohen, Avner Eisenberg, Peta Lily, Robyn Hambrook, Caroline Dream, Jon Davison, Richard Kimberley, Joanna Bassi, Yves Stöcklin, Tamala Clownschool,,Lunarclowning Robert McNeer, Mirco Trevisan, and Annemie Missine


text:
Select one of the experience Independent Indirapuram Escorts Girls
Have you ever found extraordinary independent girls for utmost service? Or seeking girls for erotic services? Here your search is now complete. Indirapuram Escorts is the best hub to obtain the best sexual ladies at an affordable rate. Our ladies are the true and real female workers who are much better with your girlfriend. We are presenting 100% genuine services to the seekers. So ever you required and willing to feel her glance then give us call. We will serve these extraordinary Independent Indirapuram Call Girls in your house or place. Our Independent female companion is the most destructive beauty. There is the most elegant sex worker who is always prepared to make you more joyful & entertaining. There never feel uncomfortable or hesitant cause she's are more experienced sex worker. Escort in Indirapuram has lots more sexiest ladies who could provide the best sexual experience with her elegant service.
You got crazy after meeting Independent Call Girls in Indirapuram
If you are here or willing to explore the city then we will give you another reason to visit for more. Our Indirapuram Call Girls are the best sex-worker that serving the city most of the time. They are master of playing the best services to the seekers one. Here you can interact with her elegant beauty that can enhance your lust. She provides the best sex service than other women. You can customize these free girls' choices according to your needs. This could be for dating services, party girls, personal support, or any number of reasons. And Indirapuram Escort Agency is the best place you can get her. We can bet you that you will be crazy after meeting her. She has the best presence of mind and humour to make the moments more enjoyable. And her lust provides the sensation in your body. She is a more beautiful woman who keeps conversation with her sexually.
Interact with super sexy Indirapuram Escorts girls' service
In this city, there is the succeeding area that is more affordable to provide premium services. Their name is Indirapuram Escorts Service. It is one the most exotic place that had super sexy ladies who are present to provide the best sexual service at the best price. So ever you wanted to choose or are willing to interact then visit Independent Escorts Services in Indirapuram. It is the best place to fulfil sexual demands. Most people thinking Independent call girls are cheaper as well her service. So here we present the most outstanding super girls who can change the perfection of the mind. They can do any kind of erotic things with people. It can be hardcore sex or sift sex. They always prepare for that and are ready to enjoy the moment. You can also prefer her for daily sexual fulfilment because our offer gives more reliability to obtain her.
Famous Categories That You May Like
- 21 Age
- Airhostess
- Bangkok Massage
- Body 2 Body Massage
- Body to Body
- Busty
- Celebrity
- Cheap
- Cheap Indirapuram Call Girls
- Chinese
- College
- Desi
- Elite
- Erotic Massages
- Female to Male Massage
- Girlfriend Experience
- Housewife
- Incall
- Independent
- Lesbian
- Mallu
- Model
- One Night Stand
- Paid Sex
- Pakistani
- Premium Companion
- Punjabi
- Roleplay
- Russian
- South Indian
- Special Offer
- Tamil
- Threesome
- Top Indian
- Women Seeking Men
Most Demanded Indirapuram Escort Girls
Angelina1250 1750
Riya1350 950
Amelia950 1150
Alexi1050 1450
Sofia1450 1650
Rihanna1810 1780
Chetna950 950
Preeti1650 2050


text:
As in,
Please do not __ this door after midnight.
Operate? Move?
Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers.Visit Stack Exchange
English Language & Usage Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts. It only takes a minute to sign up.Sign up to join this community
As in,
Please do not __ this door after midnight.
Operate? Move?
Why would you not just say "open or close"? It's unambiguous, short, and simple. I don't understand why you think you need a single word.
Please do not open or close this door after midnight.
I like operate or just use.
As an alternative to the other answers:
Please do not touch this door after midnight.
Swinging after midnight not allowed?
This door must not be used after midnight.
This door is not to be used after midnight.
Since we seem to be implying there is a detriment to operating/using/toggling the door why not specifically ask the person not to incur the detriment: "Please don't creak the door after midnight!!" Just enumerate the negative effect as the action to avoid.
I'd say swing in that case
What about displace, manipulate, interact with or tamper with?


text:
My six year old son woke me up last night after having a bad dream. Soon after I hugged him and got him back to sleep, I feel asleep myself only to wake a short while later from a nightmare about an armed man entering a large wedding reception ready to open fire.
I could not say to myself when I awoke, "don't worry, it's only a dream."
Regardless of the interpretation of the Second Amendment, we can be certain that our forefathers could not imagine the level of violence possible with modern gun technology. Moreover, ours is a country where the safety of many is ALWAYS more important than the rights of a few to recreation.
Take, for example, smoking. If my son's first grade teacher loved to smoke (and, of course, has a right to smoke), and chained smoked while she taught, she would be told that she cannot smoke on school grounds. In fact, we now have rules that smoking is not allowed in most public spaces. Does this inconvenience smokers? Yes. Does it rub up against their freedom? Sure. But is her love of smoking more important than the health of a group of children? Is there anyone who wouldn't answer yes?
You could do the same with drunk driving. Some people might be just fine driving around drunk and if their drunk driving only injured themselves, it wouldn't be a problem. But it doesn't. And so, our rights to drink and drive have been curtailed. Or let's take anthrax. Do I have a right to make it? Or to conjure up some biological weapons of mass destruction in my husband's lab--just in case the end of the world arrives? Or just because I think it's fun? Obviously not.
The right to bear arms is no different. I don't personally like guns, but I don't doubt that some decent human beings think it's great to shoot a gun for fun. But that person is confused if they think that their right to own a weapon that could murder another person is a more important right than my child's right to live when he goes to school. (That person may say, "I would never harm someone else," but then the majority of mass shootings have been committed by legal gun owners and your neighbor's kid could always come steal your gun. I have to say it: it's just not all about YOU.) I'm not saying people can't have guns, just like we're not saying people can't drink or smoke or ride ATVs. I'm saying, guns belong ONLY in shooting galleries. We say that ATVs can go on paths, backroads, open fields, but for the safety of all, they can't go down the highway.
What can't this logic be applied to this issue? If the gun companies are worried about the loss of sales money (and boo-hoo! some people have lost children!), then perhaps they could learn from the car companies and adapt. Car companies faced a crises and responded by making more fuel efficient cars appropriate for this time. The gun companies could start making recreational Nerf guns, because, hey, if you're doing something for fun it really doesn't need to be something that could kill someone else, now does it?
On the day of the Newtown shooting a man stabbed twenty children in a Chinese school, but they all lived. In truth, crazy people will always be around. This is a gun issue and you and the President must be visionaries and leaders to make a permanent change. We have the most gun violence in this country, not because we need MORE guns, but because we have too many. This is not merely opinion. Statistics back it up: "The United States has the highest gun ownership rates in the world
and the second highest rate of gun deaths among industrialized nations. That's not a coincidence. Looking at developed nations, the U.S. is
the end point of a staggering trend where the higher the rate of gun
ownership, the more people die from gun wounds."


text:
TexasSpeaks Survey Identifies Community Needs
From Staff Reports
TexasSpeaks is a state-wide online survey being conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to allow the citizens of Texas to provide input on the strengths and needs in their communities. Data from the survey will be aggregated at local levels and provided to local stakeholders to address Texas communities at the state and local levels.
Its research covers efforts such as mitigating drought impacts; conserving water use in homes, landscapes, and production agriculture; improving emergency management; enhancing food security; and protecting human health through education about diet, exercise, and disease prevention and management.
The Extension Service highly values the opinions shared through the TexasSpeaks community assessment. The expectation is that the assessment will take about 10 minutes.
Residents can provide their input by going to the following tx.ag/texasspeaks or by scanning the QR code below. The deadline for survey completion is March 30, 2021.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Navarro County Extension office at (903-654-3075) or email Lorie Stovall at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Please be sure to support those that support us here at the NCG and check out our advertisers:
Goin' Postal | Oiltown Comics | CANA Girl Speaks Podcast | Warehouse Living Arts Center | Salvation Army


text:
The title speaks for itself. Love foxes and I have been fortunate that they like to frequent my yard. Currently have a mated pair that appear once or twice a week (hoping for a litter of kits in Spring).
The original of Red Tail Fox was a watercolor on paper, approximately 22" x 28". This print is 7 1/2" x 10" and matted to 14" x 11" and sealed in a polybag.
Shipping is free on all orders of $35 or more.
Currently I am only accepting PayPal for payments.
Red Tail Fox
Everything I mail out is shipped either USPS or UPS. When using USPS I ship using Priority Mail and, whether it's a $20 print, or a $500 original, I insure your order. This way your order is protected if it is lost or damaged during transit.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase please send me an email. Item must be returned within 7 days of delivery. Item must also be in its original packaging unopened. Buyer pays for return fees.


text:
In the midst of all the horror and uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world, one thing was absolutely clear to everyone: Now is the time to take chances.
Innovation skyrocketed, culture became a real focus, and individuals and their organizations were once again united through values. The ability to fail became so commonplace that accepting and learning from mistakes was all but expected.
In a previous interview with the American Alliance of Museums' Director of Marketing and Communications Natanya Khashan on the impact of COVID-19, she mentioned her organization also used the pandemic as an opportunity to grow and branch into new methods of day-to-day operations.
"In this unprecedented time, many of us are experimenting with new ways to connect, stay engaged, and provide meaningful online experiences," she said. "The reaction was overwhelmingly positive."
So many stories like the one above can be heard shared on webinars, at conferences, and in conversations between friends and colleagues. The COVID-19 pandemic has truly brought about unprecedented innovation and change for organizations worldwide.
That's because innovation isn't innovative anymore: it's an expectation.
Stefanie Reeves, Donté Shannon and Lakisha Ann Woods touched on this topic during "Learning and leading beyond crisis: How to keep going and growing," a panel discussion led by Sheri Sesay-Tuffour that discussed leadership lessons from 2020 and how to ensure those hard-won lessons stick with us for the future.
"We were confronted by changes such as budget cuts, canceled events, new technologies, leasing, remote work and employee engagement," said Sesay-Tuffour. "But these challenges also presented the opportunities that brought about positive and innovative changes in how we lead and how we keep our associations moving forward."
The way to keep our associations moving forward is clear: growth. Innovation isn't as inspiring or rare as it once was because the pandemic showed how easy it can be to adapt and change. What was once seen as a big deal is now expected.
This focus on a growth mindset has made it seem as though innovation has stopped when the real answer is that innovation is the new normal.
If your organization is one that really focuses on highlighting each instance of innovation in your office, this change may be negatively affecting the atmosphere and vibe within your organization. But that doesn't have to be the case!
Just because innovation is so widely expected, that does not mean that the changes, growth or new ideas that come from it are any less valuable. Continue to offer praise or acknowledgment to staff members who are working hard and bringing new ideas to the table.
Creating an incentive that highlights top-performing staffers is a great way to show employees and members that the innovation is still happening.
Just because innovation is expected does not mean it is any less valuable.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
Subscribe to our newsletter, and gain unlimited access to Sidecar's blog, plus tap into additional resources, video content and coursework created exclusively for association staffers!
If you're ready to increase your membership organization's revenue, connect with an entire community of purpose-driven leaders and grow yourself, we're ready to help you do it.Learn More


text:
By Antonio R. Harvey | Sacramento OBSERVER
Dr. Shirley Weber, California's first Black secretary of state, made one of her first public appearances as secretary at the California Legislative Black Caucus' (CLBC) "Juneteenth Black Family History Event" in Sacramento Tuesday.
Dr. Weber, whose parents were sharecroppers in Hope, Arkansas, spoke publicly about "another side of California" that should be told in full historical context. Slavery did in fact exist in the Golden State and Black miners' names should not be forgotten, she said.
"We think of California as a free state, yet there are many examples that took place where people were brought to California as slaves and were made to stay in California as slaves," Dr. Weber said. "And then, when there was an opportunity for them to stay in California, they wanted to remain. But the government and others decided that they would pass the Fugitive Slave Act. So, if you came here (as a former enslaved person) you were sent back … So, it becomes important when we talk about reparations that we have a full picture of California and what took place here."
Held at the Secretary of State office's Constitution Wall Courtyard, the outdoor affair was a commemoration focused on Black miners' integral role during the 1850s California Gold Rush.
Much like the story of Juneteenth — which commemorates the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to free the enslaved — the California Black miners' experience is largely excluded in texts and research. But keynote speaker Jonathan Burgess, of the California African American Gold Rush Historical Association, told one story of servitude.
He talked about how his Black family's land was taken from them. He also said that the "true history" of California has not been fully explained and, to him, it is a "miscarriage of justice to teach our kids incorrect history."
"My goal is to educate and enlighten those who are not informed and believed that slavery did not exist in California," said Burgess last week as he celebrated Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time in its 156-year history.
"I also want to share some of the tactics that were used to take land," said Burgess, a local entrepreneur who co-owns Burgess Brothers BBQ and Burgers with his twin Matthew. "This has been occurring since individuals came to what supposedly was a free state but hasn't been completely free."
The Burgess brothers' enslaved great-great grandfather, Rufus Burgess, was brought to California from Louisiana in 1850 to mine for gold. Rufus Burgess eventually was freed and settled down as a blacksmith in Coloma, 48 miles east of Sacramento.
The blacksmith later bought 88 acres in Coloma, Jonathan Burgess said. But somehow the state was able to take control of the property.
The twin brothers, both born and raised in Sacramento, learned how to retrace their family's California history through documents, some provided by the California State Archives, which is administered by Dr. Weber's office.
In addition to Dr. Weber sharing information about the state's legacy of slavery and recent activities concerning reparations for Black Californians, Michael Willis of the the Sacramento African American Genealogicial Society provided remarks on how to start a Black family history search.
Family members of the miners, serving as historical experts, assisted CLBC members and research staff with information for the celebration.
The Black community has known for 156 years about Juneteenth. Now that widely unknown stories of California Black miners are coming to light, the issues surrounding their suppression are finally creating a larger discussion, lawmakers say.
"This is a timely and appropriate step in the right direction as conversations continue around slavery and reparations to descendants of these atrocities," said Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), chair of the CLBC. "Today is an opportunity for fellowship, celebration, and recommitting ourselves to addressing the lasting impacts of slavery that continue to affect Black life's conditions in America. If we fail to learn from this history, we are doomed to repeat it."
State Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) added that Juneteenth was celebrated on the Senate floor as "Freedom Day" and that many lawmakers, as well as many Black people, were also unaware of it.
The Burgess family's history also is hidden to many California residents, Sen. Kamlager said.
"It is a shame that we are not talking about this in our schools, (kindergarten) through 12th grade, secondary schools and beyond," said Sen. Kamlager, vice chair of CLBC. "It is really important that we know our history and for us to know who we are."


text:
Daily Dose of Super Greens Mix
Green Boost - Organic Superfood Smoothie Mix, 220g
27 servings
A tasty green smoothie mix for the whole family - sweetened up with mango, apple & banana. This nutritious mix helps to strengthen the immune system, improves gut-health and reduces inflammation. An easy way to get your daily dose of greens into your diet everyday - just shake with plant milk or add into a smoothie.
Delicious superfood blend with 6 healthy greens to boost your immune system
- One portion equals a generous bowl of fresh greens
- Designed to improve immune system & cell repair
- Sweetened up with mango, apple & banana
- Super easy way to get your daily greens
- 10 superfoods - all 100% organic
- Including: spinach, wheatgrass, chlorella & kale
- Clean-tasting, natural sugars, no artificial additives
- Rich in antioxidants, protecting against cell damage
- Rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, potassium and iron
- Shake with water, plant-milk or add to a smoothie
- Servings per container: 27 (8 grams per serving)
Lets get those super greens working for you! We've carefully designed a nutritious green mix with powerful organic superfood greens & tasty fruits to help the body detoxify and boost the immune system. This organic green superfood powder is a potent blend of greens with high levels of fibre that promotes healthy digestion and good bacteria in the tummy. The broad range of greens in this mix helps lower inflammation, improve skin health and protect your body against disease. Get one of the world's most powerful green and tasty mixes into your new life!
Why choose KIANO´s Green Boost superfood blend?
A tasty green paradise! We've created an organic, vegan, delicious and highly nutritional green powder mix to help you get your daily dose of greens. Our green superfood mix does not contain artificial vitamins, minerals, flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers and fillers. This green superfood blend includes only natural, plant-based vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These natural plant-compounds are much more bioavailable to the body than synthetic, therefore more effectively absorbed by the body. Our powerful and tasty green superfood blend will help to boost your immune system and feed the "good" bacteria in your tummy.
What does our powerful Green Boost superfood powder contain?
Green Boost contains 10 superfood greens and fruits, including: spinach, kale, moringa, chlorella, alfalfa, barley grass and wheatgrass, mango and banana. Each serving of our Green Boost organic superfood powder is equal to a generous bowl of greens and fruits that help protect your cells from oxidative stress and support general wellness.
All 100% organic:
Spinach sourced from Hungary.
Alfalfa sourced from Hungary.
Chlorella sourced from China.
Kale sourced from Hungary.
Barley grass sourced from Germany.
Wheatgrass sourced from The Netherlands.
Mango sourced from India.
Lucuma sourced from Peru.
Banana sourced from South America.
Apple sourced from EU.
We endeavour to partner with organic farms that produce the finest organic ingredients from around the world.
How to use Green Boost powder mix?
Easy! Mix a portion of our organic greens powder into water or plant milk, or into a delicious smoothie. Check out our recipes page here for more ideas.
How much Green Boost superfood blend should you take daily?
1 serving per day (1-2 tsp. / 5g) of Green Boost superfood powder is enough to achieve the daily intake of micronutrients beneficial for serving the gut microbiome, digestion and general wellness. You can enjoy up to 2 servings per day. Adopt a daily routine to enjoy your Green Boost superfood drink every day. Helping your body to heal is a long-term commitment!
Nutritional values per 100g:
Energy: 1279 kJ / 306 kcal
Fat: 1.7 g
- Saturated: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Natural sugars: ** 31 g
Fibres: 25 g
Protein: 13 g
Salt: 0.36 g
Vitamin A: 5220 ug / 652%*
Vitamin B1: 0.3 mg / 27%*
Vitamin B2: 0.78 mg / 65%*
Vitamin B3: 2.8 mg / 18%*
Vitamin B6: 0.58 mg / 48%*
Vitamin B9: 487 ug / 162%*
Vitamin C: 133 mg / 166%*
Vitamin E: 6.5 mg / 54%*
Vitamin K: 567 ug / 756%*
Potassium: 2271 mg / 114%*
Calcium: 465 mg / 58%*
Magnesium: 45 mg / 16%*
Iron: 13 mg / 95%*
*Daily Reference Value **From fruits
Would you also like this?
Green Boost Key Ingredients
Benefits eye health, reduces oxidative stress and reduces blood pressure levels.
Alfalfa is a fibre-rich food that helps to control blood sugar levels by slowing the absorption of glucose into the gut.
Moringa extracts help treat a variety of stomach issues and is high in vitamin B, also aiding digestion.
A highly dense nutritional superfood! !mproves cognitive function, energy levels and boost metabolism and immune system.
Chlorella helps bolster immune function by increasing the activity of various parts of the immune system.
High in vitamins and minerals, kale is a great energy booster and key source of calcium.
Barley Grass
This highly nutritious plant promotes weight loss, improves blood sugar levels, and supports heart health.
Contains a lot of insoluble dietary fibre. This kind of fibre helps clear waste from the system. Also high in antioxidants.
Any questions we haven't answered?
Barley grass, which is one of the main ingredients in our Green Boost mix, contains nine essential amino acids that help the body to repair muscles, blood vessels, and even bone marrow. Barley grass is also a good source of vitamin C.
The high nutritional value of wheatgrass helps to build a strong immune system, which is thought to keep the body healthy and free of disease. Studies show that wheatgrass also contains antioxidant properties that can help prevent cancer.
Spinach is a well known superfood, and rightfully so! Not only is this green favourite rich in vitamin C - it's also filled with beta carotene and several antioxidants, which are both effective in increasing your immune system's ability to fight infections.
Alfalfa has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat conditions caused by oxidative stress and inflammation. Alfalfa acts as a powerful antioxidant with the ability to lower the production of free radicals and reduce cell death due to your body's increased ability to fight them, keeping your DNA and skin cells healthy.
Spinach and kale are both part of the green immune-boosting family, and contain high levels of vitamin C as well as powerful antioxidants that help your body to fight off infections and regenerate antioxidants such as vitamin E. They also contain folate which is another mineral that boosts your immune system.
Chlorella helps to boost immune function by increasing the production of antibodies made by the body - fighting foreign invaders and infections.
Moringa is high in protein, which is like the skeleton of the immune system. Moringa is high in vitamins A, C, E and also includes B vitamins. These vitamins are known as the "antioxidant vitamins" which help the body to combat illness and infection. Vitamins A and E also help keep cells healthy, and prevent cellular mutations.
This is a common confusion, but they are in fact gluten free. Gluten is the protein found inside the grain itself. Wheatgrass and barley grass are the fresh greens grown from the grain but don't contain any gluten.
Yes it is!
While we consider it to be safe, we appreciate that each and every person reacts differently to various foods, plants and ingredients, especially during pregnancy.
We therefore recommend that you consult with your doctor first before buying this product - especially if you have nutritional concerns or allergies.
Our other kid-friendly mixes (without adaptogens) are: Berrylicious & Collagen Kiss.
We advise to use half the recommended portion for kids.
When properly stored in a cool, dry place with a closed lid, the mixes have a shelf life of 6 months to 2 years. Make sure to also store the mixes in a shelf that is not exposed to direct sunlight, heat, or moisture. You can find the Best Before Date printed on the bottom of the can.
We fill our cans by weight and not volume, which means that the cans are not filled to the top.
Depending on the weight, the cans will be filled to different levels. The cans are also higher in height than the fill level due to the fact that the machinery used to fill them up needs some extra space to be able to fill effectively.
Also, we don't use any artificial filler or emulsifier ingredients to bulk the powders up, as the intended product is to be pure and clean (and more bioavailable for your body). The amount of grams you receive will always correspond to the total amount of serving sizes listed on the back of each product.


text:
Robert E. Nordyke
Full Website Re-Design
When Google searches started bringing up incorrect information, Robert Nordyke was reminded how outdated his website was getting. He wanted to move over to a one-page layout while keeping as much helpful information available to his clients. One of our favorite parts was designing the read more buttons to reveal additional sections. This allowed the site to remain visually engaging and informative—without overwhelming visitors.


text:
Baju Kurung Aralyn – Snow White
Heritage silhouette Kurung Aralyn visualizes tradition with a twist. Fashioned with airy ruffles flaring the mermaid skirt for a stunning look, this Kurung is perfect for any occasions.
Details Product :
- Material: Printed Chiffon Crepe with lining
- Round neckline
- Zip at bust, nursing friendly
- Long sleeves
- Hidden side pocket
- Solat Ready
- Size available XXS – 5XL
( Bottom )
- Material: Printed Chiffon Crepe with lining
- Hook and eye-opening with zipper
- Semi-Elastic waistband
- Ruffles Mermaid Skirt
- Size available: XXS – 5XL
- Model is wearing XXS
- Additional RM10 for sizes 3XL – 5XL
Note: The actual colour might be 10% – 15% different due to different lighting and screen resolution.
Share your thoughts!
Let us know what you think...
What others are saying
There are no contributions yet.


text:
Pro data scientists spend quality time in the steps leading up to training ML models.
Exploring the data, Cleaning the data, Engineering new features. They do this because improved data defeats fancier algorithms.
30 July 2021 (8.45 am to 12.30 pm CT)
|08:45 am
Aganda 1
Introduction of Speakers
-by Nitin Naveen, Vice president-Innovation Strategy, AIhubspot
|09:00 am
Aganda 2
Split Datasets
-by Michael Felicity
|09:20 am
Aganda 4
What are hyperparameters
by Anna Upshur
|09:40 am
Aganda 5
Model parameters vs hyperparameters
by Kimchi Son-ming-yin
|10:00 am
Aganda 6
Cross Validation concepts
by Alex Castillo
|10:20 am
Aganda 8
|10:35 am
Aganda 7
Fitting and tuning models
– by Anna Upshur
|11:15 am
Aganda 6
Selecting winning models
by Joanne Vaniccola
|11:35 am
Aganda 6
Workshop on split datasets / Cross Validation
|11:55 am
Aganda 6
Workshop on fit and tune / selecting winning models
|12:15 pm
Aganda 7


text:
"Around Jenin's" by Jerome Soimaud, Opening Reception
Saturday, February 14 at 7 p.m.
"Around Jenin's," a photographic series of Miami's Little Haiti by Jerome Soimaud, will open at Yeelen Art Gallery. From the perspective of a local corner store, the artist invites you to discover the universe of this African Diaspora. Jenin's is the quintessential corner shop, a fixture in Little Haiti's urban landscape where community life is played out. Vibrantly animated, the atmosphere offers many characters: the shop owner, the talker, Casanova, the baller/shot caller, the notorious, and even the dreamer. Ideas are spilled, gossip is shared and a vision for the future is laid out. You occasionally find the stumbling drunk, the so-called lady of the night, and even the police, adding to the spirit around Jenin's. It's about life, surrounded by streetlights, the wailing of sirens, and the sweet sounds of soul music. The exhibition is on view through March 31, by appointment only.
Yeelen Art Gallery
250 N.W. 23rd Street, Unit 306, Miami
954-235-4758 (Karla Ferguson)


text:
With Sunday's impending playoff game against the Packers evoking the Ice Bowl, I believe it's fitting to start with this story, on a great man who played in that memorable game:
In memory: Dallas Cowboys Jethro Pugh (1944-2015) - Dawn Macelli, BTB
BTB's resident historian pens a loving farewell to a great player who always flew under the radar on star-studded teams. But check out this impressive list of accomplishments:
According to unofficial team records, he recorded 95.5 sacks during his career, all of which was spent as a Cowboy. During his career Jethro was a key piece in not only two Super Bowl wins, but also five NFC championships. At the time of his retirement, he held the NFL record for most post-season games played at 23. Today, Jethro Pugh stands sixth on the all time sack list for the Dallas Cowboys and his tenure with the team ranks as the forth-longest behind only "Too Tall" Jones, Mark Tuinei, and Bill Bates.
As I wrote in an email to the other front page writers:
Too Tall
Too Strong
Too Mean
...and Too Jethro
RIP gentle warrior
Stupid, lucky, and great: the revenge of the Same Old Cowboys - Andrew Sharp, Grantland.com
Sharp, the one NFL writer at Grantland who doesn't hate the Cowboys, pens a terrific piece in which he finally allows himself to admit that these aren't the Same Old Cowboys. He talks about what's different:
Against the Lions, you had all the ingredients for a standard Cowboys collapse. Coming out flat at home … Romo trying to do too much … the defense getting picked apart … the offense getting cute in short-yardage situations … Even at the end, after Dallas scored the go-ahead touchdown, the Lions were all set up for a game-winning drive. Exactly what happened a year ago.
But it didn't happen this year.
If you loved "Major League," you can't bet against these Cowboys - Rob Phillips, The Checkdown
Phillips, formerly (and still occasionally) of The Mothership, draws parallels between the Cowboys 2014 season and his favorite sports comedy. His thesis is that Dallas is thriving thanks to the "FU Theory," in which they thumb their noses at all the unbelievers and naysayers. The conditions for such a theory, Phillips writes, are ripe:
Veteran leaders Romo and Jason Witten literally obsessed with getting back to the playoffs.
Ultra-competitors Bryant and Murray in contract years.
Garrett, an achiever his entire life, on the coaching hot seat.
New playcaller Scott Linehan out to prove he could call a run every now and then.
A defense that had been told "you suck" long enough.
Nobody wants it more than this team. Somebody else can bet against them. Not Bob Uecker, and not me.
Cowboys have stability inside the NFC East (for now) - Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas
While the Cowboys prepare for the Division round, Archer writes, the rest of the division is hitting reset. The Washington Redskins, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles are undergoing some significant organizational changes.To wit:
- The Giants fired defensive coordinator Perry Fewell.
- The Redskins fired defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, and have hired a new general manager, former 49ers GM Scot McCloghan
- Philadelphia shook up its personnel department, demoting Howie Roseman, giving Chip Kelly more personnel power, and getting rid of Tom Gamble, a Kelly guy.
All of a sudden the Cowboys appear to be the division's most stable franchise. For now.
The last word on an exasperating meme:
This play didn't decide the game - Greg Bedard, SI.com
Bedard writes the piece the national media doesn't want you to know about, one in which he tells Lions fans that it's "time to accept the truth" because the now infamous non-call was probably correct. And, even if it wasn't, he notes, Detroit didn't do enough to beat the Cowboys. Here's a taste:
But forget about the hypotheticals. The Lions had several chances to overcome that instance of bad luck (if you view it that way). Feel you got screwed by the officials? Fine, take matters into your own hands and go for it on fourth-and-1 in Dallas territory. Lions coach Jim Caldwell should have taken a timeout, refocused his team and gone for it....He got out-coached by Jason Garrett, who ended up going for it on fourth-and-6 at the Detroit 42 when he didn't have to....But even with Caldwell's mental miscue, there were still 23-plus plays of football left for the Lions to make something happen, and they didn't.
Practice reports!
Six Dallas Cowboys sit out cold Wednesday workout with Green Bay trip looming - Rainer Sabin, DMN
On Wednesday, Sabin notes, quarterback Tony Romo, right tackle Doug Free, defensive end Jeremy Mincey, defensive tackle Terrell McClain, and linebackers Anthony Hitchens and Rolando McClain weren't stacking a good day on yesterday's good day. So, I guess they'll be a good day behind all the other guys who do some good day stacking today.
Dallas Cowboys DE Jeremy Mincey also dealing with a concussion - Brandon George, DMN
Not only is starting MLB Rolando McClain dealing with concussion symptoms, DE Jeremy Mincey is also dealing with a concussion protocol after concussion symptoms appeared on Tuesday, causing Mincey to miss practice on Wednesday. No need to panic just yet; when asked how he's feeling, the veteran D-liineman told reporters:
"I'm good."
The meme du jour in the enemy camp? The minute-by-minute status of Aaron Rodgers' injured calf:
Cowboys preparing for Aaron Rodgers' best - Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas
The Packers' signal caller did not take part in the Packers' two practices in the bye week and was limited in practice even leading into the Lions' game. But it's a no worries situation for him:
"That's not a concern," Rodgers said. "If it happens, it happens. At that point, it's out of my control. I've got to get myself in the best position to play and then realize whatever limitations I might have moving. Maybe I won't have any. Maybe we'll get to Sunday, and I'll feel great. Or maybe I'll be very limited. It just depends on how I'm feeling this week, and we'll adjust accordingly."
Rodgers: "I'm going on Sunday" - Rob Demovsky, ESPN
Rodgers met Wednesday morning with team physician Pat McKenzie, who determined Rodgers wasn't ready to practice. As for Sunday, it's pretty simple:
"I'm going on Sunday," Rodgers said Wednesday. "It's just a matter of how."
Tony Romo expects Aaron Rodgers to be fine without practice time - Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas
Neither starting quarterback practiced on Wednesday. Unlike Rodgers, Romo is expected to return to practice on Thursday. Romo shares Rodger's view on what will happen come gametime, however:
"Oh no, he'll be fine," Romo said when asked if Rodgers' absence will hurt him. "When you've played the game long enough it's not going to disrupt his timing. He'll be fine. I expect him to be at full (go)."
I'm with Romo on this one. Banking on anything other than excellence from A-Rod would be foolhardy.
How Packers helped create power-running Cowboys they face Sunday - Rainer Sabin, DMN
A convincing argument can be made, Sabin notes, that Green Bay became the invisible hand that spurred Dallas' recent rise, prompting a pair of awakenings within the Cowboys' franchise after the teams' last two encounters. The first, a 45-7 loss, ended the Wade Phillips era and ushered in Jason Garrett's tenure. The second was last season's horrible 37-36 defeat that, Sabin claims, pushed the Cowboys to change their offensive philosophy and commit to running the football.
Revealing the secret to the Cowboys' defensive success - Bob Sturm, DMN
The Sturminator's weekly "Marinelli Report" looks at the Cowboys' pass rush. He compares the 2014 "waves" approach to the "rely on stars" approach that the team espoused in 2011. The results are interesting:
According to ProFootballFocus, it is still 66 snaps a game (this includes penalties and "no plays"), but look at the distribution of snaps [it's much more even in 2014 than in 2011]. Can you run a mile in the same pace as a quarter mile? Can you run 200 meters at the same pace as 100? Of course not. If Spencer is playing 60 snaps, can he bust his tail at the same rate as 30? No. A player knows to pace himself to last 4 quarters. Unless he is being coached to not pace himself. That is the Marinelli way.
Using the bogus mathematics that is my stock-in-trade, a player can expend twice as much energy per snap for 30 snaps as he can over 60. And we wonder why the pass rush gets better in the fourth quarter...
Cowboys know they must start faster vs. Packers - Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas
For the first time since Thanksgiving, the Cowboys didn't jump out of the gate and build an early lead against the Lions. Garrett shares a few thoughts on what happened:
"I think guys were excited, they were amped up, and at different times we didn't play with as good of technique as we've played with in all three phases up to this point in the season. I think it was because it was kind of a playoff atmosphere, so I do think our guys learned a little bit from (the Lions') experience. We have a young team, not many guys have been in the playoffs and I think they further understood what we were trying to convey to them all during the week....I think as that game wore on, we did a better job at that."
Let's hope they got that out of their system; the Cowboys best chance to beat Green Bay is to play with a lead.
Scout's eye: keeping Rodgers in the pocket; Packers' top matchup against Dez - Bryan Broaddus, The Mothership
The Broad One's weekly look at the opposing team focuses his scouting microscope (scout-o-scope?) on Jordy Nelson (weapon), Aaron Rodgers (nemesis) and CB Sam Shields (under radar). Here's his take on Shields:
I expect that we will see Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers take Sam Shields and match him up with Dez Bryant and go to battle that way. There is no question that Shields is his best option and is the one player Capers has that can be physical enough on Bryant and not allow him off the line.
Shields was outstanding against Calvin Johnson the last time the Packers played the Lions. His strength is his ability to get his hands on the receiver quickly and ride him up the field, then just past that five yard zone-release. Shields really frustrated Johnson playing him this way. It is this physical style that keeps Shields in position during the route up the field and inside.
In facing the Pack, Cowboys' D must be wary of the YAC - Gerry Fraley, DMN
You know this must be an all-hands-on-deck football moment if Fraley, the Morning News' baseball beat man, is writing a Cowboys piece. Here, he points out that Green Bay's passing game is based on getting the balls to receivers in spots where they can run after the catch to make big gains. He points out that Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson ranked among the top six NFL wide receivers for yards after the catch during the regular season. And, as a team, the Packers were seventh in YAC gains with 139.4 yards per game.
And we conclude with musings on the running game...
Cowboys over Packers: my 4 reasons - Jordan Ross, Cowboys HQ
As the headline suggests, Ross offers four reasons why he thinks the Cowboys will win this weekend. To be precise, they are: Dallas' road record; that they have momentum; an opportunity to exorcize a particular demon that has plagued the team since 1996: their inability to get past the wild-card round; the weather favors the team that runs it best.And the Cowboys are pretty good in the run game on both sides of the ball:
The Cowboys offense rushed for an average of 147.1 yards per game (second in the NFL) and held opponents to an average of 103.1 rushing yards per game (eighth in the NFL). Also, the Cowboys haven't given up more than 64 rushing yards to a single player in the last five games and have given up an average of 61 TOTAL rushing yards per game in that span.
Since Ice Bowl, Packers have losing record at frozen Lambeau - Rick Gosselin, DMN
The Goose, who has been harping on the running game all season, offers a few salient points about playing in single-digit temperatures:
But cold weather tends to favor the teams that run the ball....Green Bay can run the ball. The Packers finished 11th in the NFL in rushing, and Eddie Lacy was an 1,100-yard back. But they can't run it like the Cowboys, who finished second in the NFL in rushing and produced league champion DeMarco Murray with 1,845 yards.
Get your picks in for the BTB Playoff Pick 'em
In our Playoff Pick 'Em challenge, we're asking you to pick the straight up winners for each playoff weekend all the way through to the Super Bowl. And to spice things up, we're using a Confidence Points scoring system where you have to give each game you pick a specific point value based on how strongly you feel about the accuracy of your selection.
You have until kickoff on Saturday to submit your picks, but why wait until the last second? Here's the link to the entry form.
If the link above doesn't work for whatever reason, use the following alternative, which does not autofill your BTB user name into the entry form.
Alternative Playoff Pick 'Em Entry Form
As of this morning, we have 170 picks logged. In early voting, the following trends have emerged:
|Road Team
|Home Team
|Avg. Confidence Pts
|BTB Favorite
|BTB Favorite
|Avg. Confidence Pts
The contest is open to everybody, so go ahead and submit your picks, but make sure you to assign a different Confidence Points number to each game.


text:
The Blue Door is a music listening and performing arts venue that brings artist and patrons together in an intimate and beautiful atmosphere. Located in historic Brunswick within the Georgia Golden Isles, you will Experience The Experience of the finest regional and national touring artists in a truly unique forum.
1706 2nd Street, Brunswick GA 31520 1.912.275.8295


text:
Nintendo has announced that company legend Satoru Iwata has sadly passed away at the age of 55.
The CEO and president of Nintendo died of cancer of the bile duct on the weekend. His ill health first came to light when it was confirmed he was going to miss trade show E3 last year.
After graduating from university, Iwata first joined HAL Laboratory as a games developer, before becoming the company's coordinator of software production in 1983 and the firm's president in 1993, as he helped to stabilize HAL's finances.
He worked on EarthBound, Kirby and Pokémon games, before joining Nintendo in 2000 as the head of its corporate planning division and being promoted to president in 2002.
Iwata helped launch the successful Nintendo Wii and DS game consoles, and recently spearheaded the firm's approaching move onto smartphones after increasing pressure from investors. He has also overseen the development of the upcoming 'NX' console.
He admirably refused to lay off large numbers of staff, and instead cut his own salary in half in 2011 to preserve the jobs of those below him. Iwata was also known for fronting Nintendo's own Nintendo Direct video news updates online, including unboxing videos like this.
We'll leave you with one of our favourite quotes from Iwata: "On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer."
For more on Iwata's career and tributes from the games industry, check out this piece on PCR's sister site MCV
In remembrance of Mr. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo will not be posting on our social media channels today. pic.twitter.com/N2kR0OKEXh
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 13, 2015


text:
Telling the same stories over and over again, or showing off visuals of only your most touristy attractions isn't going to grip visitors and keep them engaged with your content. In fact, that approach leaves a lot of stories about your destination untold.
There's so much more to destination marketing than outdated stock photography and the same five regularly used high-res assets.
Does that sound like you? That's okay! You don't have to go it alone; in fact, it's easier than ever to partner with incredible content creators, whether they're writers, visual artists, photographers, or influencers.
Ready to get started? Here are five tips for creating content that will highlight your destination's diversity.
1. Do your research
This may seem simple, but it's an often overlooked tip. Make sure to do your own research — and align on your budget — before you even reach out to BIPOC creators for their time, expertise, and insight. Don't offer work for free or "exposure."
Remember: Black creatives, writers, and influencers are historically massively underpaid. If someone asks for a rate that seems low, tell them that. Radical transparency about the realities of pay inequity in the travel industry (and other sectors of the economy) can move the needle on affecting real change.
2. Run a photo contest
Don Draper of Mad Men fame once said, "If you don't like what they're saying…change the conversation." The same is true for visual content. To accurately capture what makes your destination unforgettable, you need to change up the methods you used to get cool imagery.
User-generated content (UGC) is valuable because it reflects real life; it can be less glossy and manicured than a shoot day, which can come with a model, lights, shot lists, and wardrobe.
Try holding a photo contest where the winner will be featured on your website homepage or Instagram feed post. This is one way to highlight local photographers and diversify your destination's visuals.
3. Partner with Black-owned businesses
Every destination should create evergreen content that spotlights Black-owned businesses in their area. This could look like guides, blog posts, ebooks, an interactive map, or a listicle of your city's best Black-owned restaurants. To gather information, consider regularly sending your destination's social media manager to restaurant openings and store launches spearheaded by BIPOC.
You can interview Black entrepreneurs and feature their stories on social media, or plan a meet-up exclusively for Black creators and small business owners to get to know one another.
There are likely so many BIPOC voices, from tour operators to local artisans, who can benefit from their craft being shared on social or an email newsletter. For a deeper dive on this, check out our article, 8 Meaningful Ways you can Uplift Black-Owned Businesses in Your Area.
4. Refrain from using Black vernacular
Black vernacular and culture has greatly influenced the fabric of our society — from music to memes. You might think you're being "cool" by using terms and slang you see on Twitter, but co-opting AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) is a form of cultural appropriation that can cause real harm.
5. Create an environment that will attract more diverse creators
Leading change means putting budget and effort toward DEI efforts…especially in the content creation and destination space. Be transparent about your marketing efforts. Consider starting a Creator Fund (taking inspiration from giants like TikTok and YouTube) where your DMO can put a certain amount of your budget toward expanding representation.
Nurturing creative partnerships with BIPOC creators takes time and consistency. You won't grow your destination's storytelling capabilities overnight.
Wrapping up
Beyond creating meaningful partnerships with diverse content creators in your community, you can also leverage Crowdriff's UGC and content libraries to acquire new, relevant visuals — fast — that go hand-in-hand with your larger marketing initiatives.
There's more digital content in the world than ever before; why shouldn't it accurately reflect the world we live in?
Want to learn more? See a quick demo of what CrowdRiff can do for your DMO.


text:
Residential Cleaning
Deep clean 2 Bedroom
- 3 hr 45 min3 hours 45 minutes
- Starting at $140Starting at $140
- Customer's Place
Service Description
This service is great if you want a deep clean for your cozy home. Starting price is $140 and includes 1 deep clean for your 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen home. Extras and level of cleanliness will add the following prices. (see our FAQ for a detailed list of what is included in a deep clean) LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS (level of cleanliness will change the service time) Slightly dirty $0 Moderately dirty $40 Very dirty $60 EXTRAS (any extras will add service time) extra bathroom $22.50 extra kitchen $40 Inside oven $30-80 Inside fridge $30 Inside dishwasher $30 Microwave $10 Inside cabinets $30 Inside washer/dryer $45 Walls $30 Blinds $35 Inside windows $30 Detailed organization $45 One time cleaning fee may apply $20
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule please contact within 48 hours of your booked appointment
Contact Details
Rochester, NY, USA


text:
Go Go Kitty-Cat Handbag Craze in Japan
Her one of a kind fashion line is made up of a collection of hugely realistic life like cat purses, and if you use one it could easily be mistaken for a real cat. In fact,…
Kookies are points that save you 7% against your KoKo Royale shopping.
Check your Kookies balance here.
* Kookies are non-refundable points and have no value for any other purpose than to apply against purchases at kokoroyale.com and may be withdrawn or voided at our discretion.


text:
This assignment is for nightingale
Communication Basics and Effective Listening
Communication can help your career in more ways than any other skill. Being able to verbalize your thoughts is essential; however, how one actively listens is vital.
Complete both parts of this assignment.
Part 1
For this first part of the assignment, take the time to familiarize yourselves and reflect on the basics of communication in addition to listening and group communication.
Complete attached Communications Basics worksheet.
Part 2
Read the following scenario:
Your workplace has recently experienced issues regarding effective listening. Some employees are not "hearing" what is being communicated by upper management. This is evident in the way projects are being turned in without all tasks completed. In response, your manager has asked you to provide your coworkers with information to help them boost their listening skills.
Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation that answers the following questions:
Why is listening important?
Why is listening important in the workplace?
What is active listening?
How does one show they are an active listener?
What are some effective listening strategies?
What are some barriers to effective listening?
How might you overcome these barriers?
Use bullet points and graphics or images on the slides, and detailed information in the speaker notes.
Note: Review p. 461 of Ch. 14 SEE ATTACHED
Cite any sources used and remember to include a title page according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
USE SPEAKERS NOTES. USE GRAPHICS. Make sure you cite references on speakers notes and graphics and contents of slides. Make sure to paraphrase as much as possible.