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|Same as url. The reference you type into your browser to get to a certain web page.
|Ads that you are selling through Google from somebody else's website.
|Purchased to run Google ads on somebody else's website.
|Can send a response or series of responses when somebody clicks on your website link.
|Links to your website from somebody else's website. Important for search engine ranking.
|backup service
|The best web hosting services will backup a client's website on a regular basis.
|A measure of traffic coming into your website, measured in megabytes or gigabytes of data.
|Similar to a regular website, but many admin functions are run by a manager such as WordPress.
|A language for processing data from website forms.
|Server directory which holds data obtained through CGI scripts.
|Suffix that indicates a commercial website, most commonly used extension. Example: www.amazon.com
|contract term
|Web hosting services may require that you remain a customer for a specified length of time, like 1 year.
|control panel
|Helps you access various web hosting options, upload files, and install scripts.
|A specific type of control panel, and the one that is most commonly used.
|cron job
|A time-based php script, to run a job at regular intervals or on certain dates.
|Data stored on a web server in a structured format, usually stored in an SQL database.
|dedicated hosting
|Gives you your own server, and requires that you also rent the server.
|disk space
|Same as storage space, refers to the amount of space available for your website.
|Domain Name System. You usually go through a domain name registrar to purchase your domain name.
|domain extension
|Domain names usually end with .com, or .org, or .net – although a few other extensions are available.
|Your hosting may be limited to 1 or 2 domains. Unlimited domains is better, allows unlimited websites for one price.
|The opposite of uptime. Time when nobody can access your website due to server problems or maintenance.
|A system for sending and receiving electronic mail messages from others. Manage email with Outlook Express (free).
|email account
|Your hosting will allow a certain number of email addresses: for customer service, tech support, sales, etc.
|Built in script manager. Install something like WordPress with the click of a button.
|file manager
|Built in FTP system for uploading and downloading files for your website.
|frontpage extensions
|Support for files created by the FrontPage web designer software.
|File Transfer Protocol. Enables easy file transfer using any third party file manager.
|green hosting
|Refers to the use of green energy like wind power or solar power for the hosting company.
|home page
|The main page or first page someone sees when they type in your basic domain name.
|Provides a place to store your website, and controls access to your website.
|hosting transfer
|Transfer of your web hosting from one company to another, which is fairly simple, in most cases.
|Hyper Text Markup Language. Refers to the code that displays your website.
|Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. The protocol system that delivers web pages upon request.
|A word or menu item that links to another web page.
|Text within an article that links to another web page.
|internet backbone
|System of high speed fiberoptic lines that link major cities together.
|IP address
|Internet Protocol address, a number assigned to your specific computer that identifies you to others online.
|Internet Service Provider, the company that provides your basic internet connection.
|Username and password for logging into your webhost control panel, your WordPress control panel, or a website.
|monthly billing
|Many hosting providers will bill you automatically every month, and provide month-to-month service.
|nameserver code
|A code that tells the domain name server how to find the server where your website is physically located.
|Second most commonly used domain extension, stands for internet.
|operating system
|Web hosting servers may use Linux, Unix, or other operating system. This doesn't matter to the end user.
|Third most commonly used domain extension, stands for organization. Often used for non-profits.
|Each part of your website that has its own domain address.
|POP email
|Post Office Protocol. POP3 is a common standard for sending and receiving email.
|Each article on your website. Posts do not necessarily appear on their own page.
|programming language
|Special computer languages like C, Ruby on Rails, for writing special computer scripts from scratch.
|A simple command to point one web page and force it to go to another page.
|redundant system
|A great web host will have backup servers to insure that your website will always be available.
|Someone who sells third party web hosting. They should also provide customer service.
|Really Simple Syndication. Lets you post content on your website automatically, or serve your site up to others.
|A small piece of third party website code which provides some specialized function.
|Search Engine Optimization. A system of keywords and other info to help your search engine ranking.
|The computer where your website will physically reside so it can be served up to the public.
|setup fee
|An add-on fee charged by the hosting company for creating your hosting account.
|shared hosting
|The most common form of hosting, where more than one website can reside on one server.
|shopping cart
|A software program which provides shopping, checkout, and payment collection services for your website.
|site builder
|Any software which automatically builds your website.
|site designer
|Same as site builder.
|Unwanted, junk email.
|spam protection
|An automatic filter that helps to screen out junk email.
|Structured Query Language, a programming language for managing a database system.
|Server Side Includes. These are usually form scripts of some kind, to conduct a poll, etc.
|Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for demonstrating that your website provides extra security protection.
|static IP
|An IP address that never changes, provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
|Same as disk space, refers to the amount of space available for your website.
|Continuous delivery of audio or video content.
|A subsection of your website, which has its own domain that is easy to remember. Example: forum.mysite.com
|An add-on to your site builder which assigns layout and color codes.
|Refers to the number of people visiting your site, measured in megabytes or gigabytes of data.
|unlimited bandwidth
|Theoretically, means that you can have unlimited visitors to your website, at no extra charge.
|Uninterruptible Power Supply, a battery backup system that helps protect against downtime.
|Continuous operating time, without downtime for server problems or maintenance.
|Same as web address. The reference you type into your browser to get to a certain web page.
|Virtual Private Server. Similar to having a dedicated server, but client has a separate partition on a shared server.
|Person responsible for correcting web typos and glitches.
|A free software program that provides certain admin functions for managing your website.
|wordpress plugin
|An add-on for WordPress, which provides a specific function. Most plugins are free.
|wordpress theme
|A template add-on for WordPress, which controls layout and color functions.
|World Wide Web. Part of most domain names. For example: www.wikipedia.com


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Wine Review: The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013
Reviewer's Note: A sample of the product discussed here was provided to me for reviewing purposes at no cost.
Not long ago, I shared an infographic on the growing number of breweries and wineries taking steps to implement more sustainable and eco-conscious production practices. My enduring interest in all things wine-related is another topic on which I've posted at length. With tomorrow being Earth Day 2015, the timing could not be better for a post featuring the convergence of these two subjects.
Wine, on one hand, is delicious when rendered with patience and respect for the multifaceted nature of its production. Our planet, on the other, is where I keep all my stuff, so I tend to feel more than idly invested in its preservation, and wholeheartedly supportive whenever industry takes an interest in the same. Bearing that in mind, when I was given the recent chance to sample two offerings from a line of sustainable, eco-friendly wines, I couldn't let the opportunity pass.
The Dreaming Tree Wines is a California-based collection, the result of collaboration between world-renowned musician Dave Matthews and celebrated Sonoma County winemaking veteran Steve Reeder. For this review, I received a sample of Central Coast white wine The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013, and one of The Dreaming Tree Crush 2012, a red wine from the North Coast that I'll discuss in a separate review tomorrow.
The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013 has a straw-colored clarity that calls to mind leisure time enjoyed beneath sunny skies. When swirled, it gives up a chorus line's worth of quick, thick legs. Its aromatics serve up fresh fruits piled upon a slab of oak, with generous tropical and citrus notes like pineapple, orange, and honeydew that practically sing with enthusiasm. These elements don't just carry over onto the palate; they cavort there, joined by juicy peach and golden apple flavors that seem to enjoy their part in this experience as much as I do.
This is a round, faithful example of a central California coast chardonnay. Unobtrusive acidity and a medium-full body makes it easy to drink by itself or enjoy with foods like roasted poultry, pork, or veal, grilled shellfish, or steamed Asian dumplings, preferably with sand or dewy grass between one's toes. Its finish is long like the California coast that spawned it, and makes for as pleasant a stroll.
As for its friendliness toward the environment, The Dreaming Tree's wine bottles feature cork closures that are natural and recyclable, as well as labels made with 100% recycled kraft brown paper. Sold in bottles that are a quarter pound lighter than average wine bottles (thus reducing greenhouse emissions and transport costs), this is a collection of wines well-suited to Earth Day entertaining.
Tomorrow, I will discuss The Dreaming Tree Crush 2012.
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Remedial College Classes Debated
by Joseph Adinolfi | Feb 17, 2012 5:30am
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Seven out of 10 students entering state community colleges take at least one non-credit remedial course, which hinders their ability to graduate in two years.
Sen. Beth Bye, D-West Hartford, sees in remedial classes a troubling contradiction: if a student is qualified for admission to a state college, why would the school hold the student back?
State colleges – especially community colleges, which enroll the largest numbers of remedial students – would be allowed to recommend students for remediation, but they would be required to include remedial help in introductory classes for students on an as-needed basis.
Bye and Rep. Roberta Willis, who co-chair the Higher Education and Advancement Committee, and many of the educators who testified Thursday at a public hearing on the bill agreed that the current system is not working.
Only 12.3 percent of students who take at least one remedial class graduate in four years, compared to 22.2 percent of students who have not taken remedial classes.
For full time students, the figure has decreased from 74 percent in 2004 to 70 percent in 2011. But the trend has increased for part-time students, rising from 63 percent to 71 percent in the same period.
While Bye and Willis congratulated schools on their efforts to develop pilot programs for remedial students, they said the state needs to enact a uniform policy in order to make real progress.
David Levinson, a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education, agreed with Bye that the current system of remedial classes is not working, but said that simply opting out of remedial classes would only leave students open for future failure.
"Here's the dilemma with remediation, too many students need it, and too few succeed when they get it," Levinson said.
He said that public high school students often graduate without being adequately prepared for the challenges of higher education.
"We also must face the reality that we receive at our doorsteps each fall students who are way behind," Levinson said.
Levinson added that allowing ill-prepared students to skip remedial classes could produce "a kind of Darwinian result where they fail introductory classes in large numbers."
"I would argue that right now, it's pretty Darwinian," Bye said.
Levinson said that the committee should consider low or no cost remedial summer programs and self paced remedial classes where students are allowed to finish the work at their own pace, helping to keep them interested.
Jason Jones, an English professor at Central Connecticut State University, said that the numbers cited by Bye and Levinson were invalid because the studies from which they were derived failed to consider other factors that impede academic progress, leading to a false correlation.
These numbers, Jones said, "fade into noise," when high school preparation and other factors like a student's economic background are considered.
A much more suitable solution would be focusing on high school preparedness, Jones said, rather than removing remedial classes because the former option would be more likely to help students graduate on time.
Bye and Willis did not debate the efficacy of these programs, but Bye said that individual students who are motivated to push themselves should be granted the opportunity.
"Why not just let the students who want to try, try?" Bye said.
The proposed bill would allow students at state colleges to opt out of remedial classes.
It would allow students who do not earn a high enough score on a placement exam other options beyond enrolling in remedial classes that consume money and time but do nothing to help students earn a degree.
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posted by: brutus2011 | February 17, 2012 9:46am
Do you realize what this means? Too many kids are being graduated from our high schools without knowing what they should know. Peroid!
Why are those whose job it is to see that this does not happen allowed to continue to set policy and escape accountability? In addition these educational leaders have framed the ed reform debate around teachers, tenure, and
unions. The truth is, which policy makers know full well, that only college professors can acheive tenure and not K-12 teachers. Unions try to protect teachers from arbitrary actions of administrators who seek to protect their higher paying jobs. If you read this and think that it can't be as it looks, think again. The situation is exactly as it looks. The foxes are guarding the chicken coop!
posted by: GoatBoyPHD | February 17, 2012 1:39pm
Using the same testing colleges use for admission as graduation standards would be tantamount to admitting the mass failure of CT public high school education.
The representatives will do anything to hide that fact.
New York used the Regents Test for years. Quick easy admission to state colleges was a regents degree.
Having taught in a post-secondary school the placement exam is a good thing. Issuing financial aids checks to everyone who walks in the door was a problem for years with Joe's Hairdresser School. Beth Bye is looking for a return to the days when Guido would strong arm homeless people to sign for a financial aid check.
Check into this factoid sometime: the graduation and job placement rates required for private career schools like a Porter and Chester. They couldn't stay in business if they produced the state numbers. They'd be shut down and thrown in jail for abusing financial aid programs among other forms of abuse and exploitation.
In CT as long as public institutions are doing the exploiting and abusing then its worshipped and glorified and praised as successful.
posted by: GoatBoyPHD | February 17, 2012 5:28pm
For career schools the ACCSC is the accrediting agency and schools are required to publish their on time graduation rate and job placment rates on a per program basis.
A loss of accrediation means a loss of Federal Financial Aid. In general schools need better than 60% graduation and 60% job placement.
As an exmple from one local site
Medical Assisting
On-Time Graduation Rates
Placement Rate For 2010
10% is criminal. Literally. If it was a private school jail would be the outcome. With the state it comes with pensions and a gaggle of apologists.
For the taxpayers and financial aid funding? A blight.


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The data were analyzed by using the Kaplan-Meier method: CD1d GKO versus Jα18 GKO, P = 0.0001; CD1d versus C57BL/6, P = 0.0001; and Jα18 GKO versus C57BL/6, P = 0.01. The endpoint titer was considered the highest dilution of serum resulting in an optical density (OD) of ≥0.1 that was at least 2-fold higher than the OD of sera obtained from mock-immunized animals at that dilution. Disease was recorded on a scale of 0 to 4: 0, no apparent disease; 1, slight swelling and erythema of the genitals; 2, marked inflammation of the genitals; 3, purulent lesions on the genitals; 4, bilateral hind limb paralysis; 5, death. To determine if the proinflammatory cytokines decreased by LTβR-Ig treatment contribute to disease progression, Rag1–/– mice infected with HSV-1 were treated with blocking antibodies or blocking fusion proteins for various proinflammatory cytokines. HSV-2–exposed immature macaque DCs were analyzed immediately or after reculture for the expression of viral proteins (Figure 1). (A to C) Mice were monitored for survival, inoculation site disease, and zosteriform disease (P = 0.003 in panel A for comparison of each vaccinated group with mock-vaccinated mice; P < 0.001 in panels B and C for comparison of these groups). Once in the cytosol, GrB induces a limited activation of caspases and directly cleaves Bid.
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text: Do you feel comfortable talking with your prospects about Social Security? Do you avoid going deeper with clients in conversations about Social Security because you find it difficult to illustrate potential outcomes in a way that motivates them to act? What if you could provide prospects with an interactive tool to show the impact different Social Security scenarios would have on their Retirement success?


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"Black Butter, Present" is the second in a trilogy of songs that closes Strawberry Alarm Clock's 1968 LP Wake Up… It's Tomorrow.
Self-consciously psychedelic, with a prominent sitar, backwards-echo (a technique of recording something and applying echo to it as the tape runs backwards, so when listened to forward, the echo fades in, before a sound, rather than fading out after it — very disorienting), and loopy singing, "Black Butter, Present" is shorter than "Black Butter, Past" but concerns itself lyrically with some of the same things. Here, though, the desecrated object is being smashed much more violently and repeatedly, before ending again with:
"If it dies you'll hear the cries and know the meaning of
Black butter"
If the 'meaning of black butter' isn't really any clearer after this piece in the trilogy, at least the nihilism and viciousness of the otherwise meditative track's vocals — "Break it! / Smash it! / Destroy it! / Ah, destroy…" — are compelling enough to hold attention, and certainly within the spirit of the album's multiplicitous psychology. "Black Butter, Present" sets the scene for, unsurprisingly, "Black Butter, Future".
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LP: Wake Up… It's Tomorrow (1968)
LP: Changes (1971 compilation)
LP: Strawberries Mean Love (1987 compilation) – "Past" and "Future" don't appear on this album; this is the only place the trilogy is broken up
CD: The Strawberry Alarm Clock Anthology (1993 compilation)


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Paul Revere, leader of Paul Revere and the Raiders passed away Saturday 10/4 at his home in Idaho. He was 76.
As one of the most popular bands of the 1960s, Paul Revere and The Raiders were second only to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones during their glory years (1966-1969) with a boatload of memorable singles like "Kicks," "Hungry" and "Indian Reservation." Dick Clark introduced them to the country on American Bandstand, a gesture Revere never forgot. The band continued to tour the oldies circuit, and as you can see and hear from the video I posted, he had a magnetic personality and a great sense of humor. The band even appeared on The Batman TV show at the time. He will be sorely missed.


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Depression and alcohol dependence often go hand in hand. The Da Vinci Program was developed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is available through Bellwood Health Services. This program is specifically designed for individuals who have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and substance use disorder – alcoholism.
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text: UPS: Likely No Major Wilmington Impact Until Next Year - WOHIO One of the big questions about DHL's proposal to hire United Parcel Service to fly its express delivery packages nationwide is how soon it will start taking away jobs from Wilmington, from where the ABX Air and ASTAR Air Cargo airlines now fly DHL's U.S. cargo. Ohio officials estimate that a DHL shift to UPS will cost at least 8,000 jobs at DHL's Wilmington air freight hub, a major regional employer. A UPS spokesman said it could be "well into next year" before any changes are noticeable.


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Coffee Shop Business Secrets Revealed
So, you really love coffee, even enough to try and open up your own coffee shop business? Yes, the coffee industry is a booming business, but, you need to also be aware that the competition is staggering. Even with 100 million coffee drinkers in the United States alone, it can be a frightening prospect to try and open up your own successful coffee shop business. But, since the coffee industry is at an an extreme high right now, this could be a very good time to open your coffee shop business.
Below we reveal 8 steps that will help you start your own successful coffee shop business.
8 Steps To Coffee Shop Business Success
1. Create a Good Business Plan!
If you are truly serious about starting up your own coffee shop business, the first and very serious step to take is to make yourself a good business plan. This is what describes exactly what your business actually is, how it is going to make a profit, will define the customer base you want to reach, explores competitors in the area, shows plan for any future growth and also gives troubleshooting strategies if you need some help to achieve your goals.
A good coffee shop business plan is not just for you the owner, but if you are planning on getting a business loan from a lender or bank you will be required to have a business plan available for your coffee shop.
2. Don't Rush Finding A Location For Your Coffee Shop.
If you want to have a successful coffee shop business then you need to find a good location for it. You want to try to be centrally located and it needs to be a place where people already tend to gather. This is not going to happen overnight.
You need to spend plenty of time looking at a variety of different locations and not rush it, no matter how excited you are about starting your coffee shop business. Consider the following when it comes to finding the right location.
- Where is your target market located?
- Who are your competitors and where are they located?
- Is the area business friendly?
- Will you have to do a lot of renovations before opening up shop?
- What are the property taxes in the area?
- Is there easy access to the place you are looking at?
- What are the zoning laws in the area?
3. Create Your Coffee Shop Floor Plan.
If you want to have a successful coffee shop business your floor plan needs to be a good one. You will need to make sure there is enough room for customers to stand in line, enough room for employees to work and space for the materials they need to make and serve coffee in the coffee shop. There are a variety of different online services that will help you to create your coffee shop business floor plan. A few of them you might check out are Autodesk Homestyler, which is free. RoomSketcher and Floorplanner are two others you might find helpful.
4. Get An Accountant For Your Coffee Shop Business.
It is always prudent to make sure that you have an accountant, especially if you have never had your own business before. Not only do they save you time that you can better use running your coffee shop business but they are experts at what they do and hiring one will always work in your favor.
5. Get Funding For Your Coffee Shop Business Venture.
Unless you have been saving up for years to open up your coffee shop business, you will need to find some sort of funding. Getting the startup funds that you need can sometimes be hard to do. The first thing you should do is to ask both family and friends if they would consider investing in your coffee shop business venture. If that isn't an option for you then you may want to approach your local bank and get a business loan for your coffee shop business.
6. Coffee Shop Business Has Expenses Don't Forget To Factor Them In.
You will need more than just your startup money for your coffee shop business. You will need to plan ahead for at least six months because most new businesses won't show a profit any sooner than six months. So you need to make sure you have enough money to cover all expenses including supplies, lease payments and employee wages for your coffee shop business.
7. Shop Around for the Things You Need.
Make a list of all the things you will need for your coffee shop business and then call around to a variety of different suppliers so that you can compare prices and figure out what will be best for your budget. It is always a good idea to start off by purchasing used equipment in the beginning to help save on money. You can always use saved money to improve your coffee shop business.
8. Promoting Your Coffee Shop Business
It's important that you get your name out there before you even open up your coffee shop business. Some marketing options can include:
- Give local businesses some free coffee along with a flyer that promotes your opening day.
- Set up accounts on as many social media sites that you can and advertise yourself.
- Go to community events and hand out free samples before you open up.
- Do some direct mail campaign and send out with coupons to local residents.
- Call everyone you know, including local media and let them know about the opening of your small coffee shop.


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Child Dedications
The Unitarian Universalist Child Dedication honors the life of a young one and the love and guidance offered by those raising the child. The ritual includes the young one, (often a baby), the parents or guardians, and sometimes the godparents, grandparents, and others who hold a special place in the life of the child. The exact ritual may differ from Unitarian congregation to Unitarian congregation, but they all lift up the divine spark in the child's life, the holiness of the love in which the child will be raised, and the blessings of the kind and compassionate circle of care that will strengthen the child and those directly caring for them.
Rev. Neely's dedications typically include a blessing of the parents and family members included in the Dedication. The child is blessed with the elements: earth, air, fire, and water. If the Dedication occurs before the congregation, that body in invited to bless the young one, as well. A prayer is offered. If the Dedication is before the congregation, we will sing a song of peace and love for the child. The entire service is guided by the belief that each child is born one more redeemer, whole and holy, holding a divine spark within and bearing the potential to bless the world beyond themselves. We affirm that beauty and potential, and dedicate ourselves to nurturing the child through all the years to come.
These rituals can be public during a Sunday Service or private. Non-members please also read about our rental fees for building space.
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Delray Beach, FL (June 26, 2012)—With temperatures threatening to break into the nineties,' it's looking like a hot weekend at the 15th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, IL for the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patron Toyota Camry Funny Car team.
Coming off of their two best race weekends to date, Team Patron travels to Chicago feeling confident and looking to keep the momentum going strong. Prior to this weekend's race, the black-and-green team made their first-ever Final round appearance at the Thunder Valley Nationals, a huge accomplishment for the young team. At the May Toyota Supernationals in Englishtown, Team Patron broke into the 4.0-seconds elapsed time bracket for the first time. Their 4.040-second pass during Friday night's qualifying session landed team driver Alexis "La Patrona" DeJoria the right to claim the title of the second quickest rookie ever in the Nitro Funny Car class.
"Our car is running well and it's consistent. We're moving in the right direction. I'm really proud of how well our team has performed these past few weeks," said DeJoria, a top Rookie of the Year contender. "Del [Worsham, the team's crew chief] has done really well in Chicago in the past- he knows how to win," she said, speaking of Worsham's 2011 Route 66 Nationals Top Fuel win- one of four victories at that track for her award-winning crew chief during his successful Top Fuel career.
"I've raced in Chicago in the past with my Alcohol [Funny] car. It's a great facility, and it'll be nice to go back to a familiar race track in my Nitro car. Before we head out there, I'm going to spend some time in the city with my family seeing the sites and doing some press. Chicago is an awesome town and I'm looking forward to sharing it with my daughter."
Jim Oberhofer, Vice President of Kalitta Motorsports, shares DeJoria's view of the Midwestern tour stop. "Chicago is a nice track and the fans are always great. Historically, we [Kalitta Motorsports] have had a lot of success there. Of course, things are a little trickier these days now that this race falls during the summer, and both Friday and Saturday are evening qualifying sessions, but we know our car is good," Oberhofer added, "With all four qualifying runs taking place at night, we're not going to have much information for race day, but our strategy going into this weekend is to take advantage of both night sessions, run hard, and position ourselves in the ladder as best we can. That way, come race day, we're not stuck going up against someone that's very, very competitive."
"This race is a funny thing, because you could show up on Sunday in the number sixteen spot and race the guy in the number one qualifying spot, and you're both pretty much on equal footing because neither of you have any information. When you're doing laps in the evening all weekend long, you really aren't sure of what to expect come race day when you're starting off at 11AM. The sun is more intense, the track gets hotter, the rubber gets slicker- it's a whole different animal. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a lot of upsets this weekend."
Alexis DeJoria and the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patron Toyota Camry Funny Car team are currently ranked 13th and are looking to add some more points this weekend at the 15th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, IL. Funny Car qualifying begins at 5PM on Friday.
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About Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria, daughter of the famed John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and proud owner of Tequila Patron, is a professional NHRA race car driver, competing in the Nitro Funny Car class on the Kalitta Motorsports team. She is their second Nitro Funny Car driver and fourth member of the team. Alexis drives a Tequila Patron-sponsored 2012 Toyota Camry.
Alexis had a successful career in the Top Alcohol Funny Car category where she co-owned and operated her team, and was one of the few females ever to do so. She left the TAFC category holding the title of Top Female Top Alcohol Funny Car Racer and 2011 NHRA Northwest Nationals TAFC event champion. She is the 2nd woman ever to win a TAFC race. She is currently the female world record holder for the fastest and quickest TAFC speeds. Alexis is also well-known for her infamous 2009 Englishtown, NJ crash.
Alexis, who had all the opportunity in the world to pursue any type of career, felt strongly about following her passion, and her need for adrenaline drove her to pursue the unlikely profession of auto-racing. The determination to 'blaze her own trail' continues to drive her and push her to higher levels in male dominated sport of drag racing.
About Kalitta Motorsports
Based in Ypsilanti, Mich., Kalitta Motorsports is a Top Fuel and Funny Car drag racing team in the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. The team was founded and is owned by drag racing icon Connie "the Bounty Hunter" Kalitta. For more than 50 years, Connie has been involved in the sport as a driver, tuner, and an owner. Kalitta Motorsports is one of the most successful teams in the history of auto racing with five world championships and over 50 national event titles in five different professional drag racing sanctioning bodies since it was established by Connie in 1959.


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Diane Keaton Gossip
Diane Keaton gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Dear Gossips,
The American Film Institute honoured Diane Keaton last night with the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the ninth woman to receive the honour, joining a list that includes Bette Davis, Jane Fonda, Lillian Gish, Shirley MacLaine, Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand, Barbara Stanwyck, and Elizabeth Taylor. Read Full Intro
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I'm not imagining it when I say that Emma Stone has been compared to Diane Keaton, right? I know that she herself has talked openly many times about her admiration for Diane. Full Story
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How fast do you think Rita Ora would jump at a chance with The Weeknd? Look for that rumour to hit a lower-tier tabloid soon. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I mean.... @theweeknd Full Story
We've reached Peak Pontifex
The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones… HBO is architect of what is now known as Peak TV. There are other brilliant shows on other great networks but HBO is expected to be A+ all the time, and don't think they don't know it. Case in point: the 47-second trailer for The Young Pope starring Jude Law Full Story
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Diane Keaton is publishing a book called, "The House That Pinterest Built." I prefer Houzz. .@Spicyqbin I'm in love with @Pinterest. In fact, I'm publishing a book called "The House That Pinterest Built. Full Story
The Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue 2016
I wrote last week in anticipation of the annual Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue. They revealed the cover yesterday – no Michael B Jordan but that's because it's all women. And, unlike past years, when the magazine was criticised for its lack of representation, this time they've included three women of colour, one on the front page: Viola Davis; and a range of ages: Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lawrence both on the cover. Full Story
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The trailers for the never-to-be-classic Christmas movie Love The Coopers make it out to be a banal but well-meaning piece of holiday fluff, filling the obligatory "ensemble dramedy" slot on the holiday movie bingo card created by the success of Love Actually. It's a multi-narrative ensemble piece featuring a slew of Big Names, including Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Olivia Wilde, Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried, Alan Arkin, Anthony Mackie, and Marisa Tomei. Full Story
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Several Hollywood stars were honoured at the Golden Camera Awards in Berlin this weekend. Diane Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the current Best Actor favourite, Matthew McConaughey. G's wearing Prada. Also, she's supposedly selling her London home because they want to downsize and her neighbours are happy that she's getting the f-ck out. Full Story
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Diane Keaton wants Ryan Gosling
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Making Sense of the 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act
Last Updated: September 2008
H.R. 3221, the ìHousing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008î passed the House of Representatives on July 23, 2008, by a vote of 272-152. On July 26, 2008, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 72-13. The President signed the 600+ page bill into law on July 30, 2008. The legislation, with multiple references such as "The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008", the "Housing Stimulus Bill", and others, has been hyped as the most important piece of housing related legislation in more than a generation. It makes promises covering a hodge-podge of changes designed to help reform and stabilize the housing industry, but the jury is still out as far as whether it's effectiveness will meet expectations.
The bill consists of a number of key components. We'll look at a summary of each individually to help clarify the contents to readers.
FHA Reform and Modernization
On January 1, 2009, FHA loan limits will change to the lesser of 115% of the local median home price OR $625,500; with a "minimum" floor of $271,050. The bill also promises streamlined processing for FHA condos, reforms to the HECM program, and reforms to the FHA manufactured housing program. Effective October 1, 2008, the down payment required for FHA loans will increase from 3.0 to 3.5%, and the use of seller-funded down payment assistance will be prohibited. A $25 million dollar appropriation is also provided to improve technology, streamline program performance, eliminate fraud and address staffing needs for FHA programs. The "Energy Efficient Mortgage" cap of $8000 for improvements was replaced with a new ceiling equal to 5% of home value.
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit of $7,500
A "first time homebuyer" as defined by those in charge is any individual who has not had ownership in a principal residence during the three years prior to the close of escrow date. If the purchaser is a married couple, both must meet this criteria. Additionally:
- First time buyers are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit (or, if the home costs less than $75,000, a credit equal to 10% of the purchase price).
- The eligibility period for the tax credit is between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009.
- Income restrictions exist: In general, the credit is available in full only if your adjusted gross income doesn't exceed $75,000 ($150,000 if you file a joint return). The credit phases out over the $150,000 to $170,000 adjusted gross income range for joint filers ($75,000 to $95,000 for individual filers).
- The $7500 "tax credit" is really a loan; the catch is, it must be paid back to the government over a 15 year period, beginning with the tax return for the second year after you buy the new home; that equates to 6.67% a year ($502.50/year if you took the full amount allowable). Still a sweet deal, where else can you get a 15 year interest free loan??
Reform of GSE's (Government Sponsored Enterprises): Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
This provision created a new regulator similar to other bank regulators, and additionally established an affordable housing and capital magnet fund created through increased fees on all new loans. It created permanent conforming loan limits up to the greater of $417,000 or 115% local area median home price, capped at $625,500. The effective date for reforms is immediate upon enactment, but the loan limits will not go into effect until the expiration of the Economic Stimulus limits (December 31, 2008).
Establishes a National Mortgage Licensing and Registration System
Strengthens the existing state-run nationwide mortgage originator licensing and registration system (and requires a parallel HUD system for states that fail to participate). Federal bank regulators will establish a parallel registration system for FDIC-insured banks. The purpose is to prevent fraud and require minimum licensing and education requirements. The bill exempts those who only perform real estate brokerage activities and are licensed or registered by a state, unless they are compensated by a lender, mortgage broker, or other loan originator.
FHA Foreclosure Rescue
A refinance program for homebuyers with problematic subprime loans. Lenders would (voluntarily) write down qualified mortgages to 85% of the current appraised value and qualified borrowers would get a new FHA 30-year fixed mortgage at 90% of appraised value. Herein lies the "clincher", borrowers would have to share 50% of all future appreciation with FHA. The loan limit for this program is $550,440 nationwide. Some other facts:
- To be eligible borrower must demonstrate a lack of capacity to repay the existing mortgage, have not intentionally defaulted on it or any other debt, be able to document income and assets, and did not falsify information to obtain any mortgage.
- The borrower, as of March 31 2008, must have had a current monthly income to housing debt ratio of at least 31% on the current mortgage.
- All lenders (if there are multiple on the loan) must be willing to accept the new FHA loan amount as payment in full, and must waive all prepayment penalties and fees.
- The property must be the borrower's primary residence, and they can not have any other real property interest.
Seller-Funded Downpayment Assistance Programs
Codifies existing FHA proposal to prohibit the use of downpayment assistance programs funded by those who have a financial interest in the sale; does not prohibit other assistance programs provided by nonprofits funded by other sources, churches, employers, or family members. This prohibition does not go into effect until October 1, 2008.
VA Loan Limits Modified
Temporarily increases the VA home loan guarantee loan limits to the same level as the Economic Stimulus limits through December 31, 2008.
CDBG Funding
Provides $4 billion in neighborhood revitalization funds for communities to purchase foreclosed homes. The goal of the program is to allow states and localities to purchase bulk tracks of homes which have been foreclosed or abandoned and avoid the problems that can be created when entire neighborhoods are decimated by foreclosures.
Mortgage Revenue Bond Authority
Authorizes $10 billion in mortgage revenue bonds for refinancing subprime mortgages.
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Develops a Trust Fund funded by a percentage of profits from the GSEs, which initially would cover costs of any defaulted loans in FHA foreclosure program. Moving into the future, the Trust Fund would be used for the development of affordable housing.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Modernizes the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program to make it more efficient.
Links to Information Regarding the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
- Frequently Asked Questions Page from HUD: click here
- Summary of the Bill (from the senate banking committee): click here
- Facts about the Seller-Funded Downpayment Assistance Program: click here
- FHA Foreclosure Rescue Chart: click here
- Everything You Need to Know About the Homebuyer's Tax Credit: click here
In summary, the legislation does contain provisions designed to stabilize the currently volatile housing market from a global long-term perspective. Although many industry counterparts, individuals and others are skeptical about negative ramifications of the legislation, only time will allow us to assess the full affect of the law and whether it will help or hinder the housing market.


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6 Easy Steps to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile: Tell your Story and Own your Brand
"LinkedIn is the site where we're investing time, not wasting time," Leslie Hughes, LinkedIn optimization specialist and owner of PunchMedia, told Career Buzz listeners. "Linkedin is not the sexy social media site, it's not the one everyone goes to gleefully every morning," said Leslie, but it is the business network, so it pays to make it good. How?
Leslie highlighted 6 steps to start optimizing your online presence and improving your LinkedIn profile:
- Do a digital audit. Find out your "online first impression," Leslie recommended. Conduct a search on yourself to see how you are being perceived by potential hiring managers or clients. Make changes to remove unflattering content.
- Get a professional head shot. "If you do nothing else, focus on a really good head shot so you appear confident, smiling and approachable."
- Craft a strong headline that's not your job title. Bypass LinkedIn's default headline which is your most recent job title, and go for this formula: _[descriptive title]_ helping _[these clients]_ deliver _[these results]_, for example, Career management leader helping individuals and employees manage their careers for the future
- Understand the Summary is the most important content. "You have 2000 characters to effectively tell your story." Need ideas? Leslie recommended watching Simon Senik's TEDTalk, Start with Why.
- Go long on copy. In your Experience and Volunteer and other sections, "long copy outperforms short copy," Leslie said.
- "Put the 'social' in social media." Don't just rely on a static profile, engage with others through Shares, Posts, and interactions in Groups.
Leslie Hughes recommended listeners use these social media tools and steps "to own their brand and to become their own digital media agency."
Also in the show Denise Raposa discusses the careers of older adults in our changing work environment.
by Mark Franklin
Practice Leader at CareerCycles, Toronto-based career management social enterprise: career counselling, employee engagement, training.
by Mark Franklin
Practice Leader at CareerCycles, Toronto-based career management social enterprise: career counselling, employee engagement, training.
Positive Psychology experts discuss Hedonia, Eudaimonia and the Virtuous Organization
With so much interest in positive psychology, how can we use it to enrich our careers and lives? How can it help us to flourish?
These are questions that today's podcast guests help answer. Guests were speakers and exhibitors at the recent Canadian Positive Psychology Association's national conference held in Niagara on the Lake, June 2016.
First up: Veronika Huta, professor Huta obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at McGill University. At the University of Ottawa, she teaches statistics and positive psychology. Her research compares different ways of defining and pursuing the good life, or eudaimonia (which is the pursuit of excellence, virtue, personal growth), and hedonia (which is the pursuit of pleasure, enjoyment, comfort). She studies these pursuits in relation to personal well-being, the well-being of the surrounding world, cognitive and physiological responses, and predictors (such as, parenting styles, worldviews). She is a founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Happiness Studies.
Today's second guest is Kim Cameron, Professor of Management and Organizations in University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. His past research on organizational virtuousness, downsizing, effectiveness, and the development of leadership excellence has been published in more than 130 academic articles and 15 scholarly books. His current research focuses on virtuousness in organizations–such as forgiveness, gratitude, kindness, and compassion–and their relationship to performance. He is one of the co-founders of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan. Kim was recognized as among the top ten organizational scholars in the world whose work has been most frequently downloaded on Google. Kim Cameron is today's first guest.
Finally… frustrated after a workplace accident, Hardy Premsukh started focusing on whole-body health as part of his recovery plan. Unable to find the proper tools to help him with this goal, he started working with psychologists, medical doctors, mathematicians, and other experts to develop a comprehensive platform that could create a more complete picture of how the body and mind work together. That platform – the FlourishiQ platform – knows how behavior and lifestyle choices impact health.
by Mark Franklin
Practice Leader at CareerCycles, Toronto-based career management social enterprise: career counselling, employee engagement, training.
by Mark Franklin
Practice Leader at CareerCycles, Toronto-based career management social enterprise: career counselling, employee engagement, training.


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Leaders In Nature's Kingdom (LINK) recruiting day. The LINK program is a 4-year leadership development program club members learned about during their summer at Camp Kiwanis.
Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club! Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. This year's recruitment day is by INVITATION ONLY, as you have been a recent LIT or in the Egwani Program.
BRING YOUR LUNCH – we will not be able to go out. Parents can drop you off at 8am and pick up at 5pm, they will need to come in and sign you in/out. Please eat breakfast before your arrival.
Qualities looking for in the Candidates:
Adaptability, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Aptitude to Learn, Safety Conscious, Ability to deal with peers and adults, Takes the Initiative, Dependable, Good Attitude, Leadership abilities, Desire to Learn, Social and Employment skills.
These qualities will be looked at and brought out in the activities we do on Saturday. The current LINK Members and I will make the decision and inform the clubs and candidates within five days after the workshop.
Agenda: Introductions, program overview, job application, resumes, interviews, new games workshop (you can teach these games at the your club), team building exercises, resume and goal setting. Hope to see you there!
- Current and active member of BGCMA
- Have transportation to & from Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club (1 weekend/month & Summer camp)
- Been a L.I.T., Egwani participant or past camper
- Have the Executive Director or club staff approval
- Desire to work and play at Camp Kiwanis
- Desire to work and teach other youth about the outdoors
- Available 1 weekend a month during school, to go to Camp Kiwanis for training and trips
- Available up to 8 weeks to work at summer camp


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UK's City of London Corporation announced that aviation capacity "urgently" needs to be expanded at London's airports (City AM, 31-Jan-2011). The Corporation stated demand for air travel will increase with the economic recovery, adding that proposal too construct a new airport would be too time consuming. The Corporation is urging the government to consider allowing expansion at London City, Stansted, and Gatwick airports in addition to Heathrow. While admitting that any decision may be unpopular, "limited connectivity, reduced service quality and price pressures" at London's airports could undermine the city's competitive position.
City of London Corporation: "A new hub airport could offer a possible long-term solution but such a project would take decades to become fully operational … We are operating in a competitive market, where talented individuals and institutions are highly mobile. London and the UK cannot afford to stand still while our rivals across the globe are building for the future." Stuart Fraser, spokesman. Source: City AM, 31-Jan-2011.


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African Peer Review Mechanism
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SA announced its ready to undergo a second review processPublished Date: October 06, 2016 Author: SABC Digital News
South Africa has announced its ready to undergo a second review process. This as part of the African Peer Review Mechanism, or APRM. It comes after other countries on the continent agreed to do the same. The APRM is a self-monitoring instrument of government performance, designed to ensure Africa develops its own reliable ratings agency.
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EP Premiere: Ravines – Ordinary
We're excited to today premiere the new EP from Indie/electronic duo Ravines. Ordinary is the third release by the band since their debut EP in 2013.
Formerly known as Ophelia, Ravines is the creation of composer/producer Patrick Shanahan and singer/song-writer Alex Louise. The pair started working together in 2012, recording and mixing Alex's original folk/acoustic tracks. Changing pace, they began experimenting with dubstep-inspired soundscapes, drawing inspiration from the likes of Adventure Club and Purity Ring to begin crafting their ambient, orchestral and beat-driven sound.
Having produced two EPs as Ophelia over two years and found their niche in the indie/electronic genre, Ordinary is a continuation of Ravines' ever evolving sound, showcasing dense electronic textures combined with rich orchestral scoring.
The duo's new name is inspired by the channels and routes music takes to reach people, reminiscent of streams of water through ravines. Check out their EP…
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X3LA – Men
X3LA is support groups dealing with sexual issues and faith whether related to relationships or addiction. These groups are not led by licensed therapists but are facilitated by seasoned leaders. Attendance is anonymous and confidential.
Please email email@example.com before attending.
For the men's groups there are two locations and times:
Tuesdays @ 7:30PM
Ecclesia Church Offices
1763 N. Gower, Los Angeles, CA
Fridays @ 7:00PM
HRock Church Offices
1610 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA
Room U-9 (upstairs)
While Faith & Sex Center's main office is in Culver City, CA, clients are seen at the Ecclesia Church offices in Hollywood as well. Email us to schedule a session.


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【学习目标】1.Key Vocabulary invent, calculator, be used for, adjustable, heel,
battery, operate, slipper, scoop, electric
2.Target Language When was the telephone invented? I think it was invented in 1876. Who were they invented by? They were invented by Julie Thompson.
What are they used for? They are used for seeing in the dark.
【重点难点】1.单词的拼写和使用。2. 新句型的掌握和使用。3. 一般过去时的被动语态的
构成;s +was / were + p.p
【课前准备】1检查预习情况 2.演讲
1.听力活动:a.Look at the picture and remember the words.
b.Listen to a conversation between a girl and a woman, then match the inventions and the dates.
c.Work in pairs. Then make similar dialogues using the things around them. 听力练习,提高学生口语能力。练习口语的同时,熟悉不同物品的发明年代。
1]invent v发明―inventor n发明家―invention n发明
2),operate v操作,作业 ―operation n操作,作业
operate …on …"给…做手术" The doctor is operating on his leg.
3),be used for sth / doing sth"被用来做……"
Wood can be used for making paper . Can knives be used for cutting things ?
4)一般过去时被动语态的构成:主+was /were +v 过去分词+……
陈述句;A new computer was bought by my father yesterday.
否定句;A new computer wasn't bought by my father yesterday.
一般疑问句;Was a new computer bought by my father yesterday?Yes, it was. / No, it
1、I think the most helpful i__________________(发明)is the light bulb.
2、She does not like eating lemons, for the t______________(味道) is too sour.
3、America was d__________________(发现)by Columbus in 1492.
4、Jack a________(加)sugger but it was not sweet enough .
1、Hello!This is Mrs Read__________(speak).
2、Bill is ____________in the _________________things。(interest).
3、Many old ______________were all_____________long ago.(invent).
4、Why not _______and have a look(go)? 5、She felt _________about her son(worry). 1
【学习目标】掌握下列单词: bulb, light bulb, microwave, microwave oven, 掌握语法知识:了解并掌握一般过去时被动语态的结构及应用。
【重点】1.Talk about the helpful inventions and annoying inventions.
2.Guide the students to discuss their opinions on the inventions.
1. Talk about the inventions in the picture.
2.Make a list of five helpful inventions and five annoying inventions .
3.Discuss their opinions in 3a with their partner.
4.Choose five inventions you would like to have on the island with you.
5.Tell the group what you choose and why, then discuss in a group.
7..知识讲解 a.It is better for sb to do sth "某人最好做某事"it为形式主语,动词不定式为真正的主语.It is better for you to walk to school.=It is better that you should walk to school.
b) be invented in "某物在何时/何地被发明的" Computers were invented in 1976. be invented by "某物被谁发明的" The light bulbs were invented by Edison.
1、This farm grows beautiful flowers.
Beautiful flowers ______ _______ _______ this farm.
2、 They use this room for playing table tennis.
This room ______ _______ for playing table tennis.
3、 We planted these trees in 1979. These trees _______ _______ in 1979.
4、Uncle Wang invented a new machine last month.
A new machine _______ _______ _______ Uncle Wang last month .
5、She looked after the children quite well.
The children ________ _________ after quite well.
6、Do you often clean your room? ______ your room often _______ by you?
7、Lin Ping was ill. His mother sent him to hospital at once.
Lin Ping was ill. He _______ _______ to hospital at once.
8、Everyone likes this song . This song _______ _______ by everyone.
9、Will they show a new film next week? _____ a new film ____ ______ next week ?
10、Have you posted the letter yet ? ______the letter _________ posted yet ?
11,We must plant more trees. More trees _____ _____ ___________ by us.
12, The children are playing basketball on the playground.
Basketball ____ _______ ________ on the playground by the children .
13, At that time you were watching TV.
【学习目标】掌握下列单词: crispy, salty, sour, by mistake, chef, sprinkle
巩固下列句型: 1,be used for …2,It was invented by....
【重点】 听得懂所给材料,并根据要求做出相应的反应
1.演讲者准备好演讲 2.检查作业 3.听写
1.Write the words under the correct pictures
2.2a 2b Listen and circle T or F. Listen again and complete the sentences.
3. Check the answers.
4.Work in pairs. Role play the conversation about the invention of the potato chip. Use the information from 2a and 2b.
1.by mistake "错误地,意外地"I took your bag by mistake.
by accident "偶然地,意外地" We met by accident at the airport.
according to"根据,据……说" According to Mick, it's a great movie.
2) The history of... "有关.......的历史"The history of potato chips. 3),sprinkled lots of...on / with ... "在........撒......"
4) They were really salty. really 修饰形容词salty. really heavy, really happy, really cold.
1、I think the dictionary is _______ (help)to your study .
2、When ______ the Disney Land _____________(build)?It _____________(build)in 1988.
3、Where ____these dinosaur eggs (恐龙蛋)__________________(discover)?
They _______________( discover )in Sichuan Province .
4、What _____it _______(use )for? It was used for ___________(drink) tea.
5、Where _____salt ____________(produce )?
6、I would like __________(buy ) camera .
7、Maybe it used for _____________(write ) 8、The book is ____________(write ) in English,
9、More than 6,00 languages ______________(speak)in the world now.
10、The watch _____________(give) as a birthday present .
2,拖鞋是由谁发明的? 它们是被朱莉汤普森发明的。
_________________________________________________________________by Julie Thompson.
4.,木头用来干什么? 它们用来制作纸。
5,你认为最有用的发明是什么? 我认为最有用的发明是电灯。
【重点】 会用自己的语言简要复述文章。
1.演讲2..听写单词及句子 3.检查作业
【学习展示】1.Answer some questions
a.Do you like drinking tea? b.Do you know who invented tea? c. When was tea invented? And how was tea invented?
3..解决疑难 讲解知识点 有学生提问学生回答教师补充来完成
1) remain vi : stay "停留,留下"They all wished us to remain.
remain vi "剩下, 还有"A number of problems remain to be solved.
remain +n / ving / prep "一直保持,仍然处于某种状态"
How can we remain silent on this question?
2) some time"一些时间" I waited for you for some time.
sometime"某时"指将来或过去的一个不确定的时间。I will go to Shanghai sometime next week.
Some times"一些次数" He has been to Beijing some times.
4.小组合作完成3b 口头作文
【反馈】练习册 主题作业
【作业】预习下一课时 写作 3b
【学习目标】阅读短文,理解文意,复述故事。【重点】 会用自己的语言简要复述文章。
【课前准备】 1.演讲2..听写单词及句子3.检查作业
1.快速阅读文章 回答问题
4. Answer the questions first ,then discuss in groups to make a list of good things and difficult things about being a basketball players.
口头作文 成为一名篮球运动员是难还是易,发表个人见解。
预习下一单元单词 完成练习册


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4 Reasons This ER Physician Is Dead Scared of Our Ebola Response
Statistically, when it comes to more Ebola cases arriving in North America, the question is not if, but when. While I still believe there is no cause for a general panic over Ebola, I feel that the approach being taken at present by our public health authorities is overconfident, dogmatic, and inflexible, with an unwillingness to consider that current containment measures may not be adequate. As a front line health care worker, I feel that my own safety is already at risk.


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"Good morning Moses We are happy that you accepted you accepted to come for this interview. We acknowledge your exploits and achievements . According to you resume, you joined your current employer six months ago. Why are you looking for another job."
Shit. That is most weird interview I have ever attended. In my heart I seem to be confused but physically I show confidence. I expected a question like, " Tell us alittle about yourself"
"Aaa sir, I am grateful for the opportunity. First I must say that I am impressed by the strides that you have made as a company and your achievements are just amazing. Second my ideal job would be in banking more specifically in credit. My educational background and internship opportunities I got were all in banking."
"So why are you looking for another job?"
I think you are nuts. I just told you I love banking. I want to work in a bank. That's all. My current employment has nothing to do with what this company.
Your salary is confidential and recruiting manager may not have the time to find out how much you earn
Okay fine. I am looking for a clear path of growth in my career. My current position does not give that. I don't remember my boss asking me about my career path. Every one has a plan for their lives. I am no exception. I want to build relationships, I want to solve challenges facing people. previously I worked with women groups and it was an owesome experience. I really love that. But the idea of not thinking about my customers isnt something I fancy.
Sincerely there is no one who is perfect. People fail at least one in their lives. I have failed three times. I have started countless blogs which failed. I presented five topics for my research and they all failed to pass. So failure is inevitable.
When an interview asks how much you earn, don't tell them because that is confidential. no one can share confidential information with recruiters. Furthermore there is no waythey are going to check your salary and if they find anything it will be meagre speculation. The correct answer will be how much you expect them to pay you. If they insist insist this way,
"I am looking for a job that pays 55k a month.I am prety sure you can do that" They will ask again how much you are earning currently, You tell them what you are looking for.


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Connie Dettman
Director of Marketing
Gordon Flesch Company
Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Donates $25,000 to Chicago Charities; Over $1.6 Million Donated since Foundation's Inception
CHICAGO, Ill., August 29, 2016 - Donations totaling $25,000 from the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation are helping five Chicago organizations provide support for their community through life-enriching programs. Organizations receiving grants in 2016 include:
• SEASPAR Special Parks & Recreation - Provides dynamic programs and quality recreation services for people with disabilities residing in its 12 community service areas
• Cal's Angels - Grants wishes for kids fighting cancer and provides financial assistance to their families
• Fox Valley Hands of Hope - Enhances the quality of life and provides hope to those experiencing grief or life-threatening illnesses
• Tri City Health Partnership - Provides quality health care in an environment of mutual respect, to members of the community who are uninsured or underinsured; healthy life choices promoted through education and preventative care
• Greenheart International - Connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade and cultural exchange
"It is really important to build relationships with the people in our communities who have dedicated their lives to taking care of those in need," said GFC Charitable Foundation board member Amy Nelson. "We love supporting them and thanking them by giving back."
Since its inception in 2002, the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation has donated more than $1.6 million to various charities and organizations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. This year, the foundation will donate $125,000 to local charities.
"The Gordon Flesch Company is a family-owned business that cares about the communities we all call home," said Barb Anderson, President of the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. "It's wonderful to see the impact our donations have in helping to improve the communities around us."
The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation is led by a board of employee volunteers. The charities are selected from nominations submitted by individual associates throughout the Gordon Flesch Company.
About The Gordon Flesch Company
The Gordon Flesch Company is one of the largest independent providers of office technology solutions in the nation. Family-owned since 1956, the Gordon Flesch Company employs more than 600 people throughout 23 offices in the Midwest with their corporate office in Madison, Wisconsin. They deliver unique business process expertise to solve challenging problems and help achieve organizational goals. This includes integrating industry-leading software and hardware to build custom solutions that are supported by technical expertise, customer service, and flexible, in-house financial services.
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Easter is right around the corner! Get ready with small thank you and love baskets for all the special people in your life. Cute little baskets full of dark chocolate eggs, Peeps, and gift cards are a great idea for:
Home guests
Mother's helpers
Easter hostess!
Of course, you can always splurge a little! Who wouldn't want a chocolate bunny AND a Beautycounter Lip Sheer? These safe and clean products can be added to your little baskets. Some ideas (shown in picture)
Dahlia Lip Gloss
Rose Lip Sheer
Peppermint Lip Conditioner
Beeblossom Lip Gloss
Terra Lip Sheer
Protect Skin Sunscreen (Face)
Hoppy Shopping!
P.s. Last year's Peep Friendly Easter Decor and boys' baskets.


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Willmar shifts offensive gears
WILLMAR -- Hot bats can make this game look easy. The Willmar Cardinals banged out 10 hits to sail by Mound-Westonka 8-0 Tuesday evening at Bill Taunton Stadium.
The 10 hits were two more than the Cardinals had all day Saturday when they split two Section 2AAA games on Baker Field.
Willmar (14-8) gets another home game Thursday when the Cardinals host New Ulm at 5 p.m. The Eagles ousted Buffalo 5-4 Tuesday.
Willmar cleanup hitter Matt Seehusen continued to hit the ball hard Tuesday as the junior designated hitter doubled and singled to drive in three runs. He belted a three-run homer run in Saturday's second-round loss to Mankato West.
Ross Van Hauen and Kyle Townswick also added a pair of hits each. George Jacobson put down a perfect suicide squeeze bunt to score Seehusen with the Cardinals' first run.
Troy Ditterich set the White Hawks (10-12) down on four hits over six innings for the win. The senior right-hander didn't walk or strike out a batter. Alex Lotthammer relieved and got the side in order in the seventh.
Willmar executed three double plays. Third baseman Van Hauen started two of those, one after leaping to snare a Nick Rettke line drive, then throwing to first to catch Kyle Goodfellow off the bag. He also threw to catcher Tom Prunty to nail Eddie Kutz, the losing pitcher, trying to score on a ground ball in the second.
Wilmar 8, Mound-Westonka 0
Mound-West. (10-12) 000 000 0 - 0 4 4
Willmar (14-8) 022 301 0 - 8 10 2
HITTING - Mound-Westonka: Brian Hejna 1-for-3, Eddie Kutz 2-for-3, 2b; Matt Holloway 1-for-2 .... Willmar: Kyle Birkland 1-for-1, rbi; Kyle Townswick 2-for-3, 2 runs; Matt Roisum 1-for-3, rbi; Matt Seehusen 2-for-3, 2b, 3 rbi; Tom Prunty 1-for-3, rbi; Ross Van Hauen 2-for-4, 2b; George Jacobson 1-for-1, rbi
PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-so) - Mound-Westonka: Eddie Kutz (L) 4-9-7-5-2-2, Adam Reinholdz 2-1-1-1-2-1 .... Willmar: Troy Ditterich (W) 6-4-0-0-0-0, Alex Lotthammer 1-0-0-0-0-1
NEXT -- Willmar: Thursday, home vs. New Ulm, 5 p.m.


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Blu-ray, HD-DVD Square Off at CES6 Jan, 2005 By: Kurt Indvik
In the race to get to market first, supporters of HD-DVD threw down the gauntlet before competing high-definition format Blu-ray Disc at this week's Consumer Electronics Show by announcing a bushel of titles to be ready in time for the format's launch in late 2005.
The two competing camps for the next-generation high-definition format competed for the media's attention in back-to-back, standing-room only press events on Thursday, Jan. 6.
At the HD-DVD presentation, the home video presidents for the five studios supporting that format (HBO Video, New Line Home Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video) were on hand to announce dozens of titles that would be ready for the format's launch in late 2005. Warner alone will field 50 titles, including upcoming hits like Constantine, and the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, along with a variety of recent hits and catalog titles, including the "Harry Potter" and "Matrix" franchises. Universal joins with a variety of titles, including The Chronicles of Riddick and Van Helsing, while Paramount's Braveheart and Mission Impossible 2 are among its offerings.
Disc replicator Memory-Tech said it is ready to produce up to 50 million HD-DVD discs per year, while Cinram also announced it will have the capability to produce a DVD/HD-DVD disc that can deliver a film in both formats on one disc, should studios choose to offer that option. HD-DVD also announced Thomson Consumer Electronics as its newest member.
Meanwhile, one studio president was overheard at the event saying to another, "Looks like we have a format war, Fox is going with Blu-ray." But Fox executives later said no such announcement had been made.
The Blu-ray Disc Association was less substantive, but did indicate the format was working to include the significant video game business in its strategy. Blu-ray announced four new members: Hardware suppliers Texas Instruments and Sun Micro, and video game makers Electronic Arts and Vivendi Universal Games. Representatives of Electronic Arts and Vivendi Universal Games were quick to emphasize the greater capacity of Blu-ray for video games, increasing in space demand all the time.
Optimism abounded as well, as Richard Doherty of Panasonic made it clear to the audience: "Blu-ray Disc is here today." The format is expected to have hardware in the market by the end of 2005, and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has made earlier commitments that it would have product ready by that time as well. Studios supporting Blu-ray are Sony Pictures, MGM (in a Sony acquisition) and Buena Vista Home Entertainment.During the event duplicator/compression shop Deluxe said it will have compression capability for Blu-ray ready by the end of 2005.
— Reporting for this story were Thomas K. Arnold and Stephanie Prange.