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A Phenomenological Study of a Collaborative Inquiry Model for Teaching Educators to Use Geographic Information Systems
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Geographic inquiry increases higher-order thinking skills which can be supported through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The purpose of this research project examines the effect of using a Collaborative Inquiry Model (CIM) model during professional development on the rate of effective GIS implementation in K-12 classrooms. The barriers to implementing GIS in the geography classroom include lack of curriculum, support, and access to local data. The teachers that do use GIS in their classroom often use the program as a digital atlas instead of as a tool for geographic inquiry. As part of the CIM model, teachers will become members of an online professional support network, participate in a summer in-service program, and develop locally relevant, inquiry-based curriculum utilizing GIS for the classroom. Collaborative inquiry models have been used in mathematics, science and technology disciplines in education, but not geography. By using CIM, the curriculum, support and data barriers are eliminated, and it is hoped that the model will increase the effective use of GIS to support the inquiry process.
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New rolling stock makes rail travel more attractive
The purchase of 20 electric-powered train units (EMUs) promises to improve the quality of rail services across a variety of regional routes in Poland. The new rolling stock offers high levels of passenger comfort, which should encourage more people to travel by rail instead of road.
The EMUs are being used by PKP Intercity S.A. on a number of their key inter-regional passenger services including:
- Jelenia Góra to Białystok and Lublin via Wrocław, Łódź and Warsaw; and
- Białystok/Lublin to Bielsko-Biała via Warsaw, Koluszki, Częstochowa and Katowice.
As well as providing commuters with better services, those living alongside the routes on which the trains operate benefit from reductions in pollution and noise emissions. The investment is also expected to generate time savings of around EUR 6 million/year in 2016.
Comfort and safety
Each air-conditioned EMU provides seating for 352 passengers, including 60 in first class. They are capable of travelling at maximum speeds of 160 km/h and are equipped with a number of features to make life easier for passengers.
Doors are electrically operated and low floors allow for wheelchair access. Each unit has six toilets including one that is adapted to the needs of disabled people and those with reduced mobility. Power supply points have been installed so travellers can charge their laptops and mobile phones.
In addition, the units have been fitted with panic and emergency call buttons as well as CCTV for passenger safety. The EMUs are also equipped with the level two European Train Control System (ETCS), which provides advanced safety levels.
In the long term, making train travel a more attractive option should bring a range of socio-economic benefits to Poland's transport network including reductions in road accidents, congestion and emissions.
Total investment and EU funding
Total investment for the project "Purchase of electric multiple units for PKP Intercity S.A. - Phase II" is EUR 193 486 221, of which the EU's Cohesion Fund is contributing EUR 154 788 977 from the Operational Programme "Infrastructure and Environment" for the 2007 to 2013 programming period. Work falls under the priority "Environment Friendly Transport".
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Irish Primary Schools Girls League Finals 2011
CheckMate was started in 1998, and ChessZ (mine) in c2005. Both were run as private enterprises and in competition with each other.
Two years ago the CheckMate organisers decided to stop running theirs, John Alfred makes they run both now.
Last Year 330 teams took part, and this year 270. (down because of the recession and budget cuts in schools) (Report by John Alfred)
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Further surgery on Ben's surfboard
previous work on the link below.
The tail is now fully glassed with 2x12oz on top and 6oz on the bottom.
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Last week ended with the release of US jobs data which came in better than anticipated for the month of August. US inflation is also in an uptick which will incentivise the US Fed to increase interest rates two more times this year as highlighted in the last FOMC meeting minutes. Locally, several companies have released their earnings results which have been relatively good, but this has been overshadowed by the bearish sentiment surrounding emerging markets and the fluctuations in the rand. Trade concerns remain the focus as Donald Trump has hinted that he is targeting imposing higher tariffs on every Chinese import into the USA. Overall the market outlook seems bearish and traders need to exercise caution and perhaps apply more stringent risk management procedures. I have highlighted a few key events below for traders to look out for in this week's trading.
- Monday got off to a busy start in Asia with the release of GDP and Current Account data from Japan, as well as PPI and CPI numbers from China. At 10.30am attention will shift to the United Kingdom for the release of GDP, Manufacturing Production, Goods Trade Balance and Industrial Production data. Locally, we are expecting African Oxygen and AVI Limited to release their earnings results.
- On Tuesday morning Japan is expected to release its Tertiary Industry Activity and Machine Tool Orders data. The United Kingdom is expected to release Average Earnings Index and Unemployment Rate data at 10.30am. At 4pm, the USA is expected to release its Wholesale Inventories data. Locally, Ascendis Health and Attacq are expected to release their earnings results. In terms of economic data we are expecting Manufacturing Production numbers for the month of July.
- Italy is expected to release its Industrial Production and Unemployment Rate data at 10am on Wednesday. We also expect Industrial Production numbers for the Eurozone at 11am. In the USA, focus will be PPI data which is expected to be released at 2.30pm and later at 4.30pm we are expecting the release of the weekly Crude Oil Inventories numbers. Statistics SA is expected to release Retail Sales data for the month of July and the consensus is that YoY they will increase to 1.6% from a prior recording of 0.7%. We are also expecting the SACCI Business Confidence indicator data for August which is expected to a show significant drop from the prior recorded number. In terms of earnings we are expecting Clover Industries to release its earnings results.
- Thursday will be a busy day in terms of economic data starting off with PPI and Machinery Orders numbers out of Japan. From Australia, we are expecting Unemployment Rate and Employment Change data. At 8am, Germany is expected to release its CPI while France is expected to release the same data at 8.45am. At 1pm, the Bank of England is expected to announce its interest rate decision, and the current forecast is that the bank will leave rates unchanged. The press conference is expected to start at that same time. The ECB is also expected to leave rates unchanged when it announces its rate decision at 1.45pm which will be followed by a press conference at 2.30pm. From the USA, major focus will be on CPI m/m which is slated for release at 2.30pm. The forecast is that inflation will increase to 0.3% MoM from a prior recording of 0.2%. At that same time, we are expecting the weekly Initial Jobless Claims numbers. Locally, we are expecting earnings for Aspen, African Rainbow Capital Investments and Impala Platinum. In terms of economic data, we are expecting the Mining Production data at 11.30am.
- China will be in the spotlight on Friday morning as we expect the release of Fixed Asset Investment, Industrial Production, Retail Sales and Unemployment Rate data. Japan is expected to release its Revised Industrial Production data at 6.30am, and from the Eurozone we are expecting Trade Balance numbers at 11am. At 2.30pm the USA is expected to release its Retail Sales, Industrial Production and Capacity Utilisation Rate data which will conclude this week's trading.
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Chun Yan here was the one who invited me to the event. There was an earlier outdoor event held at Bukit Panjang but I forgo that one. :) A week before Rainie's event was Kelly's event. Not that I 'm exaggerating, but the number of people who turned up is like, approximately 5 times the number of people who turned up for Kelly's event. The high tables and chairs were cleared, making way for "standing seats".
Obviously there were more fans, a lot of banners/posters and screams/whistles. Sponsors, organisers were allowed into the VIP area. However, no drinks/snacks were served. It's very annoying to be watching and not be able to have anything to munch on or drink. Tsk.
By the time I reached, the queue was already long, reaching the carpark near the restaurants. I was pretty surprised. I stayed close to Dao Kai and bunch before heading in with them as well. The reason why I came was to spend some time with these friends but the guys went over to Jurong IMM for Wilber's event. 0.0
I didn't want to go over because it was so bloody far. I know Minty would die to go see Wilber if it was in 2005.
I will compare the two artistes who performed. Rainie's popularity might override Kelly's, but in my humble opinion, Kelly's performance really is better than Rainie's on that day. Why?
Rainie's opening performance didn't go well. Halfway singing, her voice went off and she stopped singing, stopped dancing, but started coughing lightly on stage, leaving the CD music playing in the background. The dancers helped out though, catching on the music and spotlight.
Now I know why popularity is so important. The more popular an artiste is, the more forgiving her fans are. How true. Despite the boo boo she made in the opening, the fans cheered and shouted,
kind of statements.
I haven't even begin talking about her normal clothes. She didn't put 100% into the dancing as well. On the other hand, she does have a very sharp tongue, putting Jian Wen in a spot sometimes.
Then once again she performed a song and asked for the fans to sing along with her, or to forgive her if she did not manage to hit the key etc.
Well, at least now I know she can sing SOME songs and they're actually quite nice. I've since erm, got them into my itunes.
She really does enjoys selling her "cutesy-ness" in a sense that she used it as an asset to win the crowds' heart. To some people, she just seems a little over-confident that might lead to arrogance. I guess people in the media line sometimes need to equip with necessary skills.
When fans put a big box in front of her on stage, she got a little apprehensive, worried that it might be a person inside or something, but it turned out to be a huge Doraemon plush toy, given by her fan club. How lucky huh?
Rainie played a game with the audience, who can dance better to her songs, will win. This guy won pants down because his moves are so funny that he tickled Rainie.
Jian Wen totally made the afternoon entertaining for me with his very glib tongue and sense of humour.
If you remember that I said I misplaced my SD card, this one that I'm using has only a capacity of 256MB, thus the very short video. Heh. But even from this song, "Lang Lai Le" that she performed, it's clear that she didn't put her 100% into it. Tell me if you share the same sentiments.
For this action she had done, I find it a tad bit annoyed. The technicians behind had trouble with the playing of the songs, so she had to wait. Initially she just went,
Hit the music please!
Which later developed into,
Uh huh? Uh huh? I still don't hear the music~I hope you can understand the kind of pitch she used to said that.
Yan Zhi was absurdly hilarious. He dozed off while watching her performance, standing. =.=! Yan Zhi is such a Yan Zhi!
This is resident DJ Jian Wen from 100.3. Funny chap, really he is. There were a couple of girls who came over to get his signature! I guess he has done well that evening! :D
I don't think it's very visible, but Jian Wen had put on a "Jellyfish" wig to match Rainie's image, and even drew a small star shape on his face that represents Rainie's mole.
This was the closest I could get to her. Hmmm.
I'm looking forward to more events. I want to clear all my photos! :P
MCR & Momo's Birthday...
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A quick one:
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- Elizabeth Arden perfume
- Bangles
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Eileen Kang, you'd better spend time with me on 28 Dec. Haha. Zouk ah, ZOUK.


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Illinois Tattoo Artist Sues WWE and 2K Games
An Illinois tattoo artist says that WWE and a video game company stole her designs.
According to TMZ, Catherine Alexander is suing the WWE and 2K Games for using her designs without her permission.
Catherine has been Randy Orton's tattoo artist since 2003 and she is ticked that her artwork is featured without her permission. Catherine was offered some cash ($450) by WWE back in 2009 but she claims that she declined.


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Partnership with Cycle Evesham Vale
The Valley Evesham is proud to continue its partnership with our friends Cycle Evesham Vale.
Formed in January 2015, Cycle Evesham Vale share the same passion as The Valley – to make the Vale of Evesham the best location it can be for cycling.
It's a beautiful place and a stepping stone into the Cotswolds, the Malverns or even across to Stratford on the Greenway. We are both working together to ensure cycling continues to be as safe and accessible to as many people as possible.
You can read all about Cycle Evesham Vale here - www.cycleeveshamvale.org
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Just because a product claims to be natural or organic doesn't meant it is healthy. The organic product industry is booming, which means there are many companies out there trying to get a piece of the pie. So please, read the labels of your cosmetics and skin care products. Below are a few common ingredients used in products marked as natural and organic that I believe you should be aware of if you are in the market for a truly natural, organic product.
Coca betaine – a synthetic derived from coconut oil. It sounds so pretty when they tell you in the ingredient list that it's a coconut extract, but it is synthetic (which is the exact opposite of natural!!), To add insult to injury, it is a known allergen and can cause contact dermatitis.
Fragrance – Synthetic fragrances are comprised of many toxins and chemicals that can be absorbed into the blood stream and are highly allergenic. There is also the possibility that they contain phthalates and/or phenoxyethanol (more on that below).
Grapefruit seed extract – a preservative used for its anti-microbial properties. While GSE in itself is harmless, it is often manufactured by combining methylparaben, triclosan, benzethonium chloride, and glycerin with the seeds and pulp of grapefruit. It is not necessary for these additional ingredients to be disclosed. This creates a problem because you don't know if you're getting true grapefruit seed extract or if you're getting the beefed-up version of GSE. The latter being most likely since it has proven to be more effective.
Emulsifying wax – Most vegetable based emulsifying waxes on the market today contain trace levels of carcinogens. Emulsifying wax is used to hold the oil and water in a lotion or cream together and make it spreadable. It doesn't add any beneficial nutrition to the product.
Stearic acid – Another emulsifying agent that can be a bad skin irritant. If you must use a product with stearic acid, make sure it's vegetable based, not animal based. It has been known to be carcinogenic and comedogenic.
Phenoxyethanol – The ingredient label will brag that it's a "paraben-free preservative", but it is a synthetic ether alcohol preservative that is made from carcinogenic compounds. It is also a common ingredient in fragrances, even those that say they are "phthalate free".
Phthalates – This is probably one of the worst… thankfully it is slowly being pulled from products like baby bottles and water bottles. But, sadly it is still a common additive in synthetic fragrances as well as "fragrance free" products (Believe it or not, fragrance chemicals are added to "fragrance-free" products to cover up the natural smell of the ingredients).


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@BigSean Should Perform These Ten Songs On His 'Unfriendly Reminder' Tour
The news is out. Big Sean is embarking on a new tour with Playboi Carti, Gashi, and Shy Glizzy. Tickets have already gone on sale and the world is preparing to see what the Detroit superstar has in store for Unfriendly Reminder. But this time, there's a twist: fans get to pick the setlist of songs for him to perform. There's so much material for Sean to cover, that when he usually goes through the same songs over and over, we get agitated. Here's what Sean had to say on Twitter about his choice.
Before I step into this new chapter of music, I was really sitting and reflecting on the past ten years and all we've accomplished. I had to go back in and listen to all the old mixtapes and albums, and I was like damn man a lot of this stuff didn't get the true shine.
— Sean Don (@BigSean) February 7, 2018
So with the platform I have now, I thought it would be perfect to revisit a lot of the old music as well as the new classics on my next tour. But I'm gonna give you guys the opportunity to chose my setlist on this tour. Can't wait to hit the road. #UnfriendlyReminderTour pic.twitter.com/ZTtKRsWWTv
— Sean Don (@BigSean) February 7, 2018
It's nice to see that he's committed to pleasing longtime fans looking for the hungrier, rawer Sean of old. His new releases have been good, but none have come close to the early 2010s Sean, the one that would cry on stage at disbelief of where he'd managed to get to.
With that being said, we're going to give Sean ten songs that'll send fans on a nostalgic trip as well as showcase his talents that were in high-demand (and still are).
High Rise
What U Doin?
Supa Dupa Lemonade
Supa Dupa Lemonade
1st Quarter Freestyle
Too Fake
Marvin & Chardonnay
This Year In Diss Tracks – Ranked
In 2018, there've a number of beefs but only two have spawned diss tracks: Pusha T versus Drake and Machine Gun Kelly versus Eminem. The four tracks that have come have been brutal attacks on character of varying levels of severity. It's time to rank them from worst to best to figure out who had the best assault on character.
4. "Killshot" by Eminem
Eminem's diss to MGK shows that you can be the better rapper, but you can still drop an abysmal record. Em's raps were fast and tight, and, admittedly, rhyming "damn gun" with "man bun" is as hilarious as you would think. But it ultimately lacked the heft of the classic disses in history and showed that, when left to his own devices, Eminem just can't keep up with the new guys.
3. "Duppy Freestyle" by Drake
Drizzy's diss towards Pusha T came from a stray lyric or two from the latter's Daytona which he perceived to be directed towards him. In true Drake fashion, he trolls Pusha T for the course of three minutes in a fast, breathless flow that even mentions Pusha T's wife, Virginia Williams. But Drake would soon find out that he had pressed the wrong one…
2. "Rap Devil" by MGK
No one in history would have believed that Machine Gun Kelly would best Eminem in a battle of diss songs. But he did with "Rap Devil," a play on Em's self-proclaimed title, that shared just how far Em has fallen from rap's grace. Kelly's allegations rang with a curious sense of disappointment and an overwhelming sense of bravado that made many feel that he won their brief battle.
1. "Story of Adidon" by Pusha T
Pusha T's response to Drake's "Duppy Freestyle" was magical. A moment in time created to the backdrop of " Story of OJ" by JAY-Z that turned Drake's world upside down. The revelation of the Canadian crooner hiding a child shook him to his foundation and showed that he wasn't impenetrable as many believed.
A Year Ago Today, G Herbo Released 'Humble Beast'
Now, when we hear G Herbo's music, we think of the careless Swervo. The rapper who could say so much more, but chooses not to to break into new territory due to his fans wishes. But prior to that he was Herbo, the Humble Beast. Understanding who that is and what he represents comes with listening to Humble Beast, Herbo's debut studio album that released on September 18, 2017.
Herbo's debut came after years of grinding in the underground circuit. He outlasted the drill era of Chicago and worked to establish himself for years. When he finally came into his own in 2017, he was fully formed, polished, and ready to go. Humble Beast showcases that confidence and declares Herbo as one of the best rappers in the game, period. The ways that he brings classic street rap to the forefront with a collection of dark, foreboding beats invites that feeling of nostalgia that arises when listening to old Dipset.
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We're back with another installment of fiery jams straight from the cloud that you may have missed this week. Check them out below:
LouGotCash has a smooth jam on his hands with "Too Turnt." With a simple, earworm repeating refrain, Lou's ability to transfix the audience is immediately apparent. New age rap's hottest rapper Trippie Redd also joins in for an energetic chorus that showcases just why he's in such high demand.
BigBabyGucci is fast coming up as one of rap's hottest artists. His new single "Number 1 and Number 2" allows him to reveal why he's so highly sought after with smooth melodies and earnest flows.
BOOFBOIICY has been up for a very long time. His spacey new jam "Same Shit" is the kind of off-kilter hit that'll go far in transforming his brand into something legendary. We heard it once and we're already hooked.
Goon Des Garcones is a new name to the 4ShoMag staff. His new track "New Stimulations" is sonically arresting, brash, and irate. We love it for what it is though – angry entertainment.
This may not sound like something we'd normally cover, but Mike Floss puts his foot into this one. His melodies are bold and fit the production like a snug glove. It's definitely one of our favorite tracks of 2018.
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Kennedy skips debate, may show up at Bernie Sanders rally — Biss' poll numbers — Ives blasts governor on Quincy deaths — Rauner aide at Norquist meeting
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Good Thursday morning, Illinois.
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THE BUZZ — Democratic candidate for governor, Chris Kennedy, sat out last night's debate in Springfield, citing a bad back as a result of a morning workout.
But Kennedy is expected to be in attendance today at a Bernie Sanders rally for Jesus "Chuy" Garcia. Sanders has endorsed Garcia in his bid for U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez's longtime seat in the 4th Congressional District.
A Kennedy campaign source confirmed to us: "Chris is planning to attend the rally (so long as his back problem subsides)," adding: "He won't play an official role."
Manny Perez from Garcia's campaign tells us that "no candidate for governor has been invited," to the Sanders event. If Kennedy is there: "he'll be part of the 1000-plus people," attending the rally.
Sanders has not weighed in on the governor's primary race, but it's certainly an endorsement that both Kennedy and Daniel Biss would embrace in the last four weeks of the election. Of course, if he should attend, there will be lots of attention on Kennedy's health, given his absence at last night's debate in Springfield, which came after both Kennedy and Biss blasted opponent J.B. Pritzker for not committing to a different downstate debate. One reporter was already asking the Kennedy camp for the release of a full physical.
SCOOP: A PEEK INTO BISS' INTERNAL NUMBERS: The Biss campaign's internal polling numbers show him and Kennedy in a dead heat; and both just eight percentage points behind J.B. Pritzker. On Wednesday, we reported Pritzker's numbers, which showed the front-runner at 37 — five points higher than Biss' poll. Biss' numbers show that his 24 percent quickly rose after he appeared in TV ads. The ALG Research poll of 500 Illinois Democratic primary voters was conducted February 6-11.
Biss' internal polling: Pritzker at 32; Biss at 24 percent; Kennedy at 24.
Pritzker's internal polling: Pritzker at 37; Biss at 21, Kennedy at 23.
From the polling memo: "Biss has shot up in the polls after just more than one TV ad's worth of airtime. We polled in the midst of Biss' second TV ad with major movement for Biss. It's noteworthy that between our two polls, Daniel Biss has spent roughly less than $2 million on TV while JB Pritzker has spent more than $20 million." This is true, though adding that Pritzker has also been under attack by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who has bought up significant airtime with negative ads targeting Pritzker.
The memo also says that Biss leads by 9 points among voters who can identify him, Pritzker and Kennedy. See the polling memo
RAUNER-NORQUIST — In an unusual move, Gov. Rauner sent an aide to speak at an off-the-record meeting on Wednesday with Americans for Prosperity's Grover Norquist in Washington D.C. Rauner's aide was "touting the governor as a fiscal conservative" and how his "2019 budget is great for conservatives," a GOP source told POLITICO. Rauner doesn't have a lot of friends in that room, many of whom agreed with the National Review's "Worst Governor in America" declaration. So why send a rep? We're told the weekly meetings consist of a who's who of center-right groups — the same groups who could easily provide extra money to Rauner's primary opponent, state Rep. Jeanne Ives.
Biss has led some of his recent social media campaigns mocking both Kennedy and Pritzker's self-donations, honing in on Pritzker's $56 million self-funding, saying that he, too, was self-funding his campaign with a $50 contribution.
But a review of Biss' most recent cash infusion shows that he's accepted some sizeable donations himself.
In the last 30 days, Stephen Schuler became Biss' second largest donor with a $250,000 donation in that period. Schuler is an interesting donor because his company Final Finish Inc. gave $5,000 to Gov. Bruce Rauner on Feb. 6 then gave $25,000 to Biss on Feb. 7. Schuler's also donated to other Republicans, including the Republican National Committee, Mitt Romney and John McCain.
Given Biss' positioning as the progressive in the race, we asked: what gives?
Here's Biss campaign's explanation, from spokesman Tom Elliott:
"There's no conspiracy theory. Schuler personally gives to a lot of Dems. His company, Final Finish, is a medical marijuana group so it makes sense that they would give money to the Governor who controls the outcome of their industry in Illinois." (there is a section on Biss' Facebook page titled: "Canna-Biss.") Elliott also provided this breakdown: Here are all the contribs from that address. * $350k total to Biss for Illinois
Here are all the contribs from Stephen Schuler (individual) * $250k total to Biss for Illinois
Here are all the contribs from Final Finish (company) * $75k total to Biss for Illinois; * $5k total to Bruce Rauner
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First in Playbook: AIRBNB SAYS HOSTS GENERATED $9M IN REVENUE — Today Airbnb is expected to announce it will remit $9.3 million in tax revenue to the state of Illinois in 2017 on taxes collected on behalf of its hosts. The company has partnered with local governments to assess the taxes. "While the state tax agreement was Airbnb's first in Illinois, the platform has since partnered with local governments to collect and remit local occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts in Chicago, Cook County, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Rockford, and -- most recently -- Evanston," the group said in a news announcement.
Background from Crain's in 2015: "Illinois hotel operators have long argued that Airbnb properties—which numbered 4,550 in the year ended June 30, according to the company—should be on the hook for the same hotel taxes that they collect as they compete for Chicago visitors. Applying the full state tax to Airbnb hosts "is a big step forward in terms of having a level playing field," said Marc Gordon, CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, which counts more than 450 hotels as members statewide."
— "Duckworth promises to work for federal aid for veterans home," by AP: "U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she will help get federal money to tackle Legionella bacteria problems at the Illinois Veterans Home. Duckworth made the commitment after a Tuesday tour of the home in Quincy. She said she's impressed with how the staff is caring for veterans. However, she criticized Gov. Bruce Rauner for 'not communicating' fully with her and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin about what is needed at the home." Story here
IVES TO RAUNER ON VETS: "Get them out of that home now!" she implored in a news conference following the fourth confirmed Legionnaires case in a week at the same Quincy veterans home where the bacteria claimed the lives of 13 people.
— "Ives attacks Rauner over new Legionnaires' disease cases," by CBS Chicago: "Republican Primary challenger Jeanne Ives is lashing out at Gov. Bruce Rauner over new cases of Legionnaires' Disease at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. And the governor is defending his actions. Ives says Rauner has not done enough to protect those housed at the Quincy home, adding that the state should immediately start moving the vets out." Story here
"It's really, really good. Diversity!" that was Bruce Rauner in a bizarro moment drinking milk with chocolate syrup — "Illinois governor drinks chocolate milk during corporate diversity lesson," by The Hill's Brett Samuels: "Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) on Wednesday took a gulp of chocolate milk to demonstrate the positive effects of corporate diversity and inclusion. During an appearance at the Thompson Center in Chicago, Rauner joined Hyatt Hotels diversity and inclusion executive Tyronne Stoudemire to discuss diversity in the workplace. Thompson poured a glass of white milk to demonstrate that most organizations are led by white men." Story here
— "Biss, Pritzker clash at Springfield debate," by State Journal-Register's Brenden Moore and Maximilian Kwiatkowski: "The latest Democratic gubernatorial debate turned into a clash between state Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, and billionaire J.B. Pritzker on everything from loyalty to House Speaker Michael Madigan to their records on pensions. The debate, held Wednesday evening at the University of Illinois Springfield, reflected the increasingly tense contest between the longtime frontrunner, Pritzker, and one of his two closest competitors, Biss, with the primary just one month away. And with businessman Chris Kennedy unable to attend Wednesday's event due to a back injury, it was the aforementioned candidates taking each other on, along with lesser-known candidates Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman and Robert Marshall III." Story here
— 'Un-edited' Blagojevich Tape is Actually Heavily Edited in Rauner Ad," by NBC5's Phil Rogers: "A Bruce Rauner commercial featuring another undercover recording of former governor Rod Blagojevich bills itself as an "un-edited FBI wiretap". Problem is, it isn't. The ad, taken from a secretly-recorded conversation between Blagojevich and advisor Doug Scofield in the fall of 2008, claims to catch the former governor in a scheme to have current gubernatorial hopeful J.B. Pritzker raise millions in exchange for the Obama Senate seat. "Ten-million dollars, $15 million, J.B. can do it couldn't he?" Blagojevich asks. "I betcha J.B. could raise me money like that." Story here
— "Biss, Pritzker clash over who's bigger Madigan ally; Kennedy sits out debate with bad back," Chicago Tribune's Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia: "Democratic governor candidate Chris Kennedy will not participate in Wednesday night's debate in Springfield after he injured his back while exercising Wednesday morning, his campaign said. Dr. Joseph Alleva, chief of the division of physical medicine and rehabilitation at NorthShore University HealthSystem, said in a statement released by the campaign that in order for Kennedy to 'fully recover, he cannot travel' to the forum. 'The travel would only cause the condition to worsen,' Alleva said. 'With our treatment strategy, I am confident Chris will be able to resume a full campaign schedule in the next few days.' Kennedy's campaign said the candidate spoke to the forum's organizers and 'sent his regrets.' The campaign also said more than a dozen debate viewing parties had been organized." Story here
Tribune endorses Chris Kennedy in Democratic primary: "Today we endorse the Democrat who has stumbled in that role and, in so doing, demonstrated his authentic and independent character. Chris Kennedy, chairman of a family investment firm and son of the late Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy, hit the campaign trail without a prepared script." Story here
— "Illinois tax reform sideshow long on gimmicks, short on solutions," by Tim Jones and Kiannah Sepeda-Miller for Better Government Association and Crain's Chicago Business: "Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to freeze local property taxes, but his new Illinois budget seeks to shift hundreds of millions of dollars of spending for teacher pensions off the state's books and on to the same homeowners and businesses he says desperately need tax relief. Inconsistencies, omissions and logic-bending myopia have long been the stuff of tax-reform talk in Illinois, and there's no indication that will change heading into a 2018 governor's race in which Rauner and rivals in both parties push competing visions for curing the fiscally ailing state." Story here
— "Illinois Democrats, force Michael Madigan's hand," Tribune Editorial Board: "It's on other Illinois Democrats — his caucus members, other officeholders but also voters — to force Madigan's hand. At minimum here must be an independent investigation of his legislative offices and political operations to detail precisely how he handled allegations of harassment and bullying. Beyond that, Democrats have to decide whether, for the good and reputation of their party and the legislature, Madigan should shed some of his titles. Short of that thorough investigation by an expert with zero ties to the Illinois political class, though, the results will be tainted and the message clear: In Illinois, the powerful are free to protect their own." Read here
— Madigan's Bob Rita problem: by Tribune's John Kass: "Years ago, Rita was accused of beating a former girlfriend. He was acquitted in a criminal trial, but a judge at least temporarily granted a request by prosecutors to extend a protection order against Rita. And at the time, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the boss's daughter, said Rita should step down. He didn't. You'd think the old allegations would compel women's groups, #MeToo activists and others to demand an end to his political career. But so far? Crickets. "Madigan has finally made a move to look into allegations against his people and how they treat women, but what about ... Bob Rita?" said Mary Carvlin, a teacher and Rita's opponent in the March 20 Democratic primary." Story here
— "Mueller asking if Manafort promised banker White House job in return for loans," by NBC News' Tom Winter, Hallie Jackson and Kenzi Abou-Sabe: "Federal investigators are probing whether former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort promised a Chicago banker a job in the Trump White House in return for $16 million in home loans, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told NBC News. Manafort received three separate loans in December 2016 and January 2017 from Federal Savings Bank for homes in New York City, Virginia and the Hamptons." Story here
CNN's Town Hall last night including Parkland high school students, family members of those who were killed in last week's shooting and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio featured a moving, sometimes cathartic debate on violence and gun laws. Go here to see an overview of coverage.
— Rubio shifted on guns during the forum: Read here
— "Suburban students walk out of school to demand stricter gun control," by The Daily Herald's Eric Peterson: "Thousands of suburban high school students joined their peers across the country Wednesday in a national walkout to demand stricter gun control after the killing of 17 students last week at a Florida high school. An estimated 1,200 Schaumburg High School students, many carrying signs and chanting messages in support of tighter gun measures, paraded in front of the school then rallied on its front steps. The event ended with 17 minutes of silence in honor of the 17 students slain at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Similar protests were held at Elk Grove, Hoffman Estates, Wheaton North, Neuqua Valley and Batavia high schools, among others." Story here
— "Can the Parkland teens organize a political movement? Sure, just look at Chicago," by Chicago Magazine's Whet Moser: "After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the usual groundswell of political momentum began, along with the despair that it would wash out just as quickly. … Do they stand a chance? Recent history in Chicago suggests they might. Many of the city's activists and organizers are remarkably young, even high-school age. Back in 2016, in the wake of two police shootings, four Chicago high schoolers—Sophia Byrd, Eva Lewis, Natalie Braye, and Maxine Wint—organized a 1,000-person silent sit-in in Millennium Park over social media, with the help of only one adult." Story here
— "Shooting survivors issue call for action at Florida Capitol: 'Enough of thoughts and prayers,'" by AP's Brendan Farrington, Gary Fineout and Tamara Lush: Story here
— "Trump floats expanding concealed carry on school campuses," by POLITICO's Cristiano Lima: Story here
— Quartz (@qz) on Twitter: "Speaking directly to President Trump at a White House listening session, an 18-year-old survivor of the Parkland school shooting pleaded for action. 'These are not weapons of defense. These are weapons of war.'"
— "Billy Graham's early ministry took hold in Chicago area, became a megaphone in Wheaton," by Chicago Tribune's Manya Brachear Pashman: "When Billy Graham graduated from Wheaton College and stepped into his first pulpit in suburban Western Springs, he preached with the volume and timbre of an evangelist out to save souls. It didn't take long for him and the congregation of Western Springs Baptist Church to conclude he was better suited to preach in stadiums instead of sanctuaries. Indeed, Graham's first revivals and rallies in downtown Chicago's Orchestra Hall and Soldier Field — forerunners to his later famous international crusades — launched the evangelist into the spotlight for decades to come." Story here
— "Supreme Court sides with Chicago museums, prevents terrorist attack survivors from seizing artifacts," by AP: "The Supreme Court is preventing survivors of a 1997 terrorist attack from seizing Persian artifacts at Chicago museums to help pay a $71.5 million default judgment against Iran. The court ruled 8-0 Wednesday against U.S. victims of a Jerusalem suicide bombing. They want to lay claim to artifacts at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History and the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the court that a provision of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act does not support the victims' case. That federal law generally protects foreign countries' property in the U.S. but makes exceptions when countries provide support to extremist groups." Story here
PATRONAGE PRANKS — "Algonquin Township parodied in reprogrammed phone system: 'For patronage employment information, press one,'" by Northwest Herald's Ed Komenda: "Someone reprogrammed Algonquin Township's phone system Wednesday to replace its voice mail greeting with a new message poking fun at Highway Commissioner Andrew Gasser and the township's recent in-house turmoil. From 10 a.m. until about noon Wednesday, when the township removed the message, many residents called Algonquin Township's main line at 847-639-2700 and pressed zero. When they pressed zero, they didn't get connected to an operator. Nor did they get connected to a live person." Story here
FEATURING GURNEE — "What happens when your town lands on the hate map," by Tony Rehagen for POLITICO Magazine: "It was mid-August 2017, days after white supremacists had flocked to Charlottesville, when Aaron Lawlor learned that the same far-right hate that had boiled over in Virginia was supposedly lurking in his quiet corner of northern Illinois. The country seemed fixated on exposing where these tiki torch-toting bigots might be hiding, so the Chicago Tribune ran a piece citing a national list of hate groups. Illinois had 32 of them: an anti-gay group in Naperville, an anti-Muslim outfit in Des Plaines and something called the White Boy Society that seemed to be all over the state. And right there among them, was Gurnee, marked with its own white hood in recognition of the chapter of the Ku Klux Klan said to be based there." Story here
WAKANDA FOREVER! — "Wauconda isn't Wakanda, but 'Black Panther' fans don't care," Chicago Sun-Times' Maureen O'Donnell: "Well, it had to happen. On Tuesday, Wauconda village hall got its first phone call from somebody yelling "Wakanda Forever."It's the thrilling battle cry from the smash hit movie "Black Panther," which opened over the weekend. "We had a guy call and [he] was shouting that. I was a little confused," said Alise Homola, who works at the village hall in the far northwest suburb." Story here
— "Sinclair plans to sell Tribune's New York, Chicago TV stations to comply with FCC ownership limits," by Variety's Cynthia Littleton: "Sinclair Broadcast Group plans to sell Tribune Media's TV stations in New York and Chicago to comply with FCC ownership limits if the $3.9 billion Sinclair-Tribune merger is approved by the FCC and Justice Department. Sinclair disclosed the plan to divest Tribune's WPIX-TV New York, WGN-TV Chicago, and KSWB-TV San Diego in a lengthy FCC filing Wednesday that is expected to be the last step for the company before getting decisions from the Justice Department and FCC on the deal." Story here
— "Ivanka Trump to lead U.S. delegation to Olympics closing ceremonies," by POLITICO's Elizabeth Castillo: Story here
— "New charges filed in Manafort-Gates case," by POLITICO's Josh Gerstein: "New charges have been filed in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's criminal case against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and aide Rick Gates, but the charges were put under seal by the court, obscuring the nature and import of the development. "The new charging document filed in federal court in Washington could be a superseding indictment, adding new charges or even new defendants to the charges filed last October, accusing Manafort and Gates of money laundering and failing to register as foreign agents for their work related to Ukraine, among other crimes." Story here
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If there's one thing that I look at on a daily basis almost more than I look at my cute pups, it's social media profiles. Whether I'm looking at Instagram profiles, Twitter accounts, Facebook pages or Pinterest accounts, I'm constantly analyzing different social media accounts and strategies. And I'm constantly seeing the exact same three mistakes happening. No matter the industry or company size, it seems that businesses are continuously falling short in a few places. But have no fear, I'm here to help you quickly whip your social media bum into shape. Starting below with the three most common mistakes I see and how to fix them in less time than it takes to get through one episode of Grey's Anatomy (yes, people, Grey's Anatomy really is still on. and still good!).
1.) Your location isn't obvious in your profile info - Want to know my BIGGEST social media pet peeve (besides bullying and nothing but selfies)? It's when businesses don't list where they're located in their Instagram profile info. ESPECIALLY if you're a brick and mortar. How am I supposed to come buy that really cute outfit or necklace you just posted if it's not extremely obvious to me where you're located? What if you're an amazing interior designer that I want to hire ASAP, but I can't find where you're located easily enough so I get frustrated and walk away (or rather, scroll away)? That would really, really stink. If your number one goal is to drive traffic in to your brick and mortar restaurant or shop then you absolutely 100% need to have your city location/address right up front in your profile. If you want to book more local clients, then tell the world where you're located! You may think it's obvious but it isn't. If you don't have your city listed in your profile then please stop reading any further & go add it immediately!
2.) You aren't tooting your own horn - Alright, I get it. Talking about yourself (for some of us) can be especially awkward. Some of you run from talking about yourself and your talents in the other direction. I get this. I do it too. But guys, if we want to be known as a go-to figure in our industries, if we want to sell more of the stuff we put our heart and soul into, if we want to get people into our shops, then we HAVE to toot our own horn. There's a reason we're running our business, right? Right. We know stuff. We can do things. So now we need to talk about those things. Find a way that is genuine to you and feels as comfortable as tooting your own horn can be and then do that. Toot that horn. Toot it softly or toot it loudly, but just make sure you toot it (alright, alright, alright enough with the word 'toot,' right?).
3.) You're acting like the teacher who always talks & never listens - Social media isn't a one-way street type of thing. It really is meant to be social. Social media, when implemented effectively, is the quickest and easiest way to create a community of people who are totally wild about you. But you have to be wild about them back. It does a business absolutely no good to talk and never engage. No one wants to just be talked at. Treat your social media posts as a genuine conversation that you would have with a pen pal. Sounds silly, right? But trust me. Ask questions, talk about things that are relevant and will generate a two way conversation, respond to your followers comments and questions, don't ignore them. Show a real interest in who you're serving. Your audience will feel that connection with you and if you treat 'em right, they'll keep coming back. So engage, engage, engage, friends. Don't let it be a one way street.
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Offering challenging academic opportunities across a variety of biological fields, we provide extended preparation for professional success. Students develop their scientific understanding in the classroom, field, and lab. After basic core courses, students consult with faculty advisors to design the final pieces of their major. Career success includes the health professions where 90% of qualified applicants are accepted to medical school and graduate programs.
Opportunities for Biology Students
While pre-medical and other pre-professional students can major in a variety of disciplines, biology is the major of choice for many of these students. The department has a long and successful record of providing strong training for these careers. A Health Science Advisor, a Health Science Committee, and special opportunities are provided to students interested in medicine, dentistry, and related occupations. Examples include hospital internships, pre-medical studies abroad, independent study opportunities, and practice interviews.
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Meet Our Alumni
Andrew "A.J." Horton '11
After graduation from Austin College, Andrew received his Master of Science in Ecology from Colorado State University in 2014. He currently serves as an Environmental Investigator for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. His work involves conducting technical inspections of large facilities that generate air pollution, including gas refineries, metal refineries, natural gas pipelines, and… [Read More]
Carolyn Wilson '03
Carolyn earned an MS in Oceanography after graduating form Austin College. She is currently working on her PhD in Education. She works as a Geoscience Workforce Data Analyst at the American Geosciences Institute, tracking the trends seen in the supply and demand of geoscientists in the global workforce, as well as collect data on the… [Read More]
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After graduation from Austin College, Elliott received an M.S. in biology from Texas Christian University in 1998. He currently works as a Regulatory Appeals Review Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Acting on behalf of the Division Commander, he conducts full reviews and evaluations of administrative appeals of certain Corps regulatory decisions. He… [Read More]
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The January Term provides opportunities for biology majors including internships, student/faculty research, field work in the Southwestern U.S., and field trips to the tropics, including Central America, South America, and Africa.
The faculty and staff teach a broad range of courses and are active in research and professional activities. Student research and student/faculty joint research projects are an integral component of the undergraduate learning experience.
The department maintains five field laboratories totaling nearly 360 acres in close proximity to the campus. The Barry Buckner Biological Preserve and Research Area, The Lee Harrison Bratz Field Laboratory, The Garnett Prairie, The McCarley Woods Nature Preserve, and The Clinton & Edith Sneed Environmental Research Area provide excellent examples of natural habitats and allow classes and student researchers ready access to field sites.
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Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo – these are the leading phone manufacturers in China. They produce they interesting gadgets for affordable price. However, today we will not talk about smartphones of this top three, because none of them has rugged devices. Perhaps, the mose popular manufacturer of rugged phones in China is Blackview.
Blackview released two new rugged phones with good specifications, protected bodies, 18:9 displays and even wireless charging. Today we will talk about Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro. Let's start!
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro: Design
First, let's look at design of new phones. According to standard of rugged cell phones, Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro have massive cases made of plastic, metal and tempered glass. There is the most important thing – protection from water and dust according to IP68 standard.
The phones look very reliably, while the manufacturer did not forget about such an important detail as full screen. Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro offer displays with 18:9 aspect ratio. The first thing you need from any modern smartphone.
By the way, these devices does not differ from each other at all. The main difference between BV5800 and BV5800 Pro is support wireless charging technology in Pro version.
The color of smartphones is classic – black, but there are elements of green and yellow colors. In addition, the metal inserts on the rear panel have dark gray or light gray color, and it really looks very interesting.
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro: Display
Since we have budget rugged phones with water and dust protection, then you should not expect something amazing. So BV5800 and its PRO version have displays with diagonal of 5.5 inches and aspect ratio of 18:9.
Also I want to note relatively thin bezels, HD+ resolution and 272 PPI pixel density. The display specs are quite good, because the same Xiaomi Redmi 5 has the same screen, and nobody complain about it.
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro: Hardware
These phones are powered by entry-level chipsets Mediatek MT6739 with a frequency of up to 1.5 GHz. Actually, the processor is not the most powerful, but it can be compared to Snapdragon 430. MT6739 is still the same MT6737, but the graphics accelerator Mali-T720 was replaced by a more powerful solution from PowerVR – GE8100. New graphics accelerator operates at a frequency of up to 600 MHz. It should help much in games, even on medium graphics settings.
The memory in both BV5800 and BV5800 Pro is the same – 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal. There is support for memory cards. From other side, I would like to see at least 3/32 GB of memory in Pro version.
Many modern Chinese phones don't have NFC, thanks to which you can make contactless payment. Fortunately, BV5800 and its Pro version have NFC modules. In addition, smartphones work in 4G LTE Cat 5 networks, support Bluetoth 4.1, and run on latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro: Camera
Both smartphones offer dual cameras from Sony. It's another imporant thing you are waiting from modern phone.
The main sensor is Sony IMX134, and it has a resolution of 13MP (interpolated from 8MP), and secondary 0.3MP sensor (interpolated to 5MP). Of course, you should not wait high-quality portrait photos on these devices, but images in good lighting conditions sould be good. By the way, the main sensor has f/2.0 aperture, and secondary – f/2.4. The maximum video recording is Full HD.
The front camera has 8MP sensor, and it should be enough for good selfies.
Blackview Bv5800 and Bv5800 Pro: Battery
Blackview smartphones are famous for their big batteries. In principle, all rugged phones from Blackview have big batteries.
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro offer 5580 mAh battery capacity. Also BV5800 Pro has wireless charging support up to 10W. The battery life on both devices should be about 2-3 days. It is good result for modern phones.
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro: Specifications
- Casing colors: black, yellow, green;
- Materials: metal, polycarbonate, tempered glass;
- Screen parameters: 5.5 inch diagonal, IPS matrix, HD resolution 1440×720 pixels, 272 PPi, 18: 9 aspect ratio, brightness 420 nits;
- Processor: a quad-core Mediatek MT6739 chip with a working frequency of 1.3 GHz, a process technology of 28 nanometers;
- Graphics Accelerator: PowerVR GE8100, frequency 570 MHz;
- RAM: 2 GB, the standard LPDDR3, the frequency of 670 MHz;
- ROM: 16GB with support for cards up to 128 GB;
- Antutu: 40,000 points;
- The number of SIM-cards: 2;
- Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Cat.5;
- Fingerprint reader: yes, behind;
- Cameras: front – 8 MP f / 2.8, rear camera – Sony IMX134 at 13 + 5 MP, aperture f / 2.2 + 2.4, video recording in Full HD;
- Protection: IP68, shockproof;
- Dimensions: 78,5х156,9х15,5;
- Weight: 253 grams of g;
- Battery: 5580 mAh, non-removable (wireless charging in Bv5800 Pro for 10 watts);
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo;
- Price: from $129 for BV5800 and from $150 for BV5800 Pro.
Right now the price on these phones is dropped. Read below where to buy Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro cheaper.
Blackview BV5800 and BV5800 Pro: Price and buy
So, the regular price of BV5800 is $129, but now you can get it for only $119. At the same time, you can get $20 OFF when buying BV5800 Pro, because it is sold for $129. These are very interesting offers from Chinese online stores.


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Latest handset to be added to Samsung's Galaxy range to go on sale at retailers and networks including Phones 4U and Vodafone from Monday
The Samsung Galaxy S Advance will go on sale in the UK from April 30. It will be available from a number of retailers and networks, including Phones 4U and Vodafone.
The Galaxy S Advance runs off the Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor.
It features a four inch 'Super AMOLED' screen, five megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapxiel front-facing camera for video calling and eight or 16GB of user memory, which can be expanded up to 32GB with a microSD card.
The Galaxy S Advance uses Samsung's TouchWiz user interface and enables users to access the company's 'Hubs' range, including Music, Reader and Game Hubs.
The handset also features 'Find My Mobile', a lost-phone management system that ensures secure phone data encryption and enabling customers to trace their lost phone directly via the internet or delete the device's data remotely.
Samsung UK and Ireland telecommunications and networks division managing director Simon Stanford said: "We've been pleased with the response we've had from customers, partners and media since announcing the Galaxy S Advance in January."


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A coffee morning held in Killicomaine Jubilee Community Centre has raised £600 for Help for Heroes.
The event, organised by Neil Robinson was attended by people from the local community and locally elected representatives, including the Lord Mayor Darryn Causby and Doug Beattie MC.
Neil commented, "The coffee morning was enjoyed by everyone who came along for a cuppa, chat and gave them the opportunity to donate towards a charity that is nationally recognised in helping injured armed servicemen and women who have returned from serving in the forces and support those families who have been affected.
"I would like to thank GK Stores, P&G Foods, Moutray's Costcutter and also individuals who supported the coffee morning through donations."


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NSIC Recruitment 2018-19 job Notification
In the National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), the Chief Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Junior Translator has invited applications for recruitment of total vacancies of 99 posts. The last date for application is 20th October 2018 NSIC Recruitment 2018-19. Candidates for these positions will be selected on the basis of interview and experience.
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Last date to apply– 20 October 2018
National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) is a Mini Ratna PSU established by the Government of India in 1955 It falls under Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises of India. NSIC is the nodal office for several schemes of Ministry of MSME such as Performance & Credit Rating, Single Point Registration, MSME Databank, National SC ST Hub,
It was established in 1955 to promote and develop micro and small scale industries and enterprises in the country.It was founded as a Government of India agency later made into a fully owned government corporation.


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Currently Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, Tim Flannery has published over 140 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has named 25 living and 50 fossil mammal species. His 32 books include the award winning The Future Eaters and The Weather Makers, which has been translated into over 20 languages. He has made numerous documentaries and regularly reviews for the New York Review of Books.


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Are your New Year's Resolutions already abandoned?
If your New Year's resolutions have been blown, forgotten or abandoned, fear not! It is never too late to press the restart button and revamp. One way to set goals for a healthier, happier you and achieve them is to use the S.M.A.R.T acronym.
A= accountable
So instead of making your goal vague like this:
I will eat healthier and lose weight.
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I will lose 5 lbs by April 15th, by including 2 veggies and 2 fruits in my meals each day. I will exercise fro 30 minutes a day, 4 days a week with a workout buddy who will cheer me on and keep me in check.


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Nicklaus Eyes PNC Father/Son Challenge Prize with Grandson
Eighteen-time Major winner, former Father/Son champion and the most decorated player in the all-star 2017 PNC Father/Son Challenge field, Jack Nicklaus, is set to make his 16th appearance in the tournament and his first with 15-year-old Grandson, Gary "GT" Nicklaus.
At the age of 77, The Golden Bear joins Arnold Palmer as the only competitor to play alongside a grandson having usually played alongside his sons, Jack and Gary, on alternating years.
Talking about the opportunity Nicklaus said, 'GT is the only grandson that plays out of my 22 grandchildren. This year was Gary's turn, Jack and Gary take it in turns and Gary turned to me and said I want you to play with my son, GT is only one that plays golf properly. He's going to be a lot better than he is now but it's going to be a great experience for him.'
New for 2017, is the creation of a 'Legends' tee for competitors ages 70+, a decision made by tournament organisers and welcomed with open arms by Nicklaus. Spectators will now see the professionals playing the Grande Lakes course at 6,885 yards, the high school-aged competitors at 6,464 yards, and the 'Legends' (70+) at 6,089 yards.
Commenting on the change, Nicklaus said, 'They haven't moved them up enough to where it is ridiculous but they've moved them to where somebody my age should be so that's good. We played half a dozen of my tee shots today and that's six more than we've played in the last five years.'
The duo get their tournament underway tomorrow at 10:36, partnered with Lee Trevino and his son, Daniel. Nicklaus has a lot of history paired with Trevino and was complimentary of his game ahead of the first round.
Nicklaus said, 'I have a lot of memories together, we've always had fun. I've always thought he was pretty good, a great striker of the ball, a great player, a guy I enjoy watching very much. I've always said Hogan and Trevino are the two best ball strikers I've ever seen.'
In contrast to Nicklaus, another World Hall of Famer to tee it up in tomorrow's first round is Australian, Greg Norman, who enters the week having not played since 2008. He's making his fourth appearance in the event and first since the tournament moved to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club alongside his son, Greg Norman Jr.
Talking about his decision to return to the tournament and their chances of winning Greg Norman commented, 'We're here for a reason. He is playing a lot better than I am. I started practicing and playing in the last three or four weeks. Each day is a babystep, getting better and better. Greg has been playing a lot of golf.'
Equally happy to be at the event and despite Norman's efforts to talk down his form, Greg Norman Jr. was upbeat about his Father's game.
'Make no mistake, he stills hits the shots out there. His short game is amazing. He still drives it beautifully, 290, 300. It's amazing to watch.'
The pair get their tournament underway alongside Irish debutants Padraig and Paddy Harrington at 10:00am.
The 2017 Father/Son Challenge field includes more than 500 victories across the PGA TOUR, European Tour and PGA TOUR Champions, 57 major championships and 9 World Golf Hall of Fame members.
Over the 19 years of the tournament, 24 World Golf Hall of Fame Members have played in the championship, averaging 66 percent of the professional field each year. The winning team of the two-day, 36-hole scramble receives the Willie Park Trophy, in memory of the father and son British Open champions Willie Park Sr. and Willie Park Jr. This year's purse is $1,085,000.
Tickets are priced at $15 per day or $45 for a full tournament pass (four days), and can be purchased at pncfathersonchallenge.com or by calling (920) 632-8464. Active military receive complimentary admission, as do children, age 15 years and younger, with an accompanying adult.
The PNC Father/Son Challenge is operated in partnership by IMG and NBC Sports.
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The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
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When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com,NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and SportsEngine. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.
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IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media, operating in more than 30 countries. The company manages some of the world's greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in sports training and league development, as well as marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. IMG is part of the Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) network.
About Grande Lakes Orlando
Grande Lakes Orlando is a 500-acre resort with a luxury 582-room Ritz-Carlton and deluxe 1,000-room JW Marriott hotel situated at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Orlando's luxury leader provides an authentic, local experience from its farm-to-fork dining offerings to its Grande Lakes Sports experiences, which include kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, mountain bike trail and a fishing school. Grande Lakes presents the culinary mastery of award-winning Chefs Norman Van Aken and Melissa Kelly's PRIMO. The resort's renowned farm-to-fork culinary program showcases its on-site apiaries and 18,000-square-foot Whisper Creek Farm in Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen at JW Marriott Orlando and Highball & Harvest at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, as well as The Brewery, an on-property nano-brewery and Chef's Table.
Guests at both hotels can enjoy all the facilities and services at Grande Lakes Orlando, including the 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Greg Norman, the 40,000-square-foot three-story Ritz-Carlton Spa with total-wellness treatments and a rooftop eco-space. The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott are connected by a robust conference center, with more than 170,000 square feet of meeting space, six ballrooms, 58 breakout rooms, and over 107,000 square feet of outdoor space. The estate is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks. Membership offerings are also available through The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Members Club. For more information about Grande Lakes Orlando, visit www.grandelakes.com. Follow Grande Lakes Orlando on Twitter at @RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando


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We specialize in offering a full line of craft, specialty and micro brews. Our store is well organized, well lit, prices are clearly marked. We carry a huge selection of local craft, often buying in volume and passing the savings along to our clients. Special orders are welcomed. Stop by and see why we are becoming the areas primary choice for the educated beer shopper.
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