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Adoptogens + Athletes
What are adaptogens?
Adaptogens are compounds that act as metabolic regulators and help promote homeostasis within the body by decreasing cellular sensitivity to stress. Many modern medicines work to turn off inflammation in the body. While that might seem great, inflammation is a natural and needed process. These substances are thought to act more like a dial than an on-off switch; allowing you to respond in a very acute and personal way to your bodies metabolic processes.
Why is that beneficial for athletes?
Serious athletes are prone to stress in a major way. Mentally, there is competition, pressure, and strict schedules to keep up with. Physically, there is the muscle + cardiovascular impact to deal with. Adaptogens can help restore the balances between systems. Since they work on an acute, individualized level, they have the ability to help decrease one area and increase another at the same time. Think low stress + more energy! Sounds great right? Another benefit touted by adaptogens is their ability to increase the body's use of oxygen. Athletes know that more oxygen available typically leads to more performance gains due to prolonged endurance and reduced fatigue rate. Certain adaptogens like Cordyceps are studied mostly for their suspected ability to increase VO2Max and therefore overall endurance performance.
In addition to their homeostatic benefits, many have high amounts of trace minerals such as iron, copper, calcium and amino acids to promote nutritional functions and overall well-being.
These substances are popular among Ayurvedic medicine for prevent or 'medicines for the healthy'. Adaptogens include: Licorice, Maca, Cordyceps (mushroom), Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Reishi, Goji, Milk Thistle, Aloe, among many others.
How to incorporate adaptogens:
Most of these are found in pill, powder, and extract form. Personally, I am most fond of powders as they provide the ability to mix n match without over doing dosages. Each substance has a unique flavor and profile. Some will work best in combination and others alone. For example, Ashwagandha is bitter and is thought to help with insomnia and muscle spasms while Red Maca is slightly earthy and sweet and can boost mood and endurance. Depending on your personal needs, you might want Maca before a workout and Ashwagandha post workout or on rest days. Smoothies are a great way to begin including adaptogens, but don't limit yourself! The powders can be stirred into yogurts, oats, chia pudding, breads/muffin mixes, energy bars, rice, dressings, mylks and lattes, etc...
Is this legit?
Of course, there are limited studies to back up the claims of these holistic claims. Don't let that stop you from using them! While scientific proof is valued, the lack of it is mostly due to low funding. There are several studies on each adaptogen that point to a benefit. There are typically just as many that claim no significant findings at all. The studies that do exist are typically carried out on very small populations which do not translate into generalizable data, however it does help suggest possibilities and potential.
In the end, a healthy body should be maintained and optimized and adaptogens can assist (at least won't harm!) a healthful, preventative lifestyle. Athletic bodies need to take general health to the next level to ensure top performance, speedy wound/injury healing, increased energy levels and improved overall metabolic processes.
Where to buy adaptogens?
You can find these at most Whole Foods + Health Stores. Finding reputable sources is a must as these products are supplements and therefore not thoroughly regulated.
My favorite shops are Moon Juice + Sunfoods + Sun Potion
Try not to let the price tags shock you. Stocking your pantry with these items can get a bit expensive, but think of it as an investment on your health and potentially your athletic performance. Since the dosing is very small, a little goes a long way so there you won't be replenishing your supplies often!


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In September of last year, Jan and I planned one of our "bucket list trips", to a place neither of us had ever been – New Zealand. In addition to going through the stunning Fiordslands, Queenstown activities and fine dining, horseback riding, glow worm underground cave tour, wine country, the east coast penguin colony and a visit to the heavily earthquake-damaged city of Christchurch, this also meant an opportunity for me to go gliding at one of our sports meccas: Omarama.
The date for the planned trip was set for the 22nd of February through the 6th of March. Unfortunately it ended up being at the same time as the SSA convention in Reno, but the bright side was there would be a 3-4 day window towards the end of the trip where depending on weather, I was going to be able to go soaring out of Omarama. I contacted GlideOmarama, which is owned/operated by Gavin Wills (a pretty famous glider pilot who also stars in one of the best gliding movies of all time with his late daughter Lucy). I booked time in one of their Duo Discus for an abbreviated personal mountain soaring adventure course over 2 days. They have the world's largest fleet of 6 Duo Discus gliders and believe me they are well equipped with in-panel LX8000 flight computers and in amazingly pristine condition, no doubt in part because they have on site hangars where the gliders are stored every night. The facilities are truly world class.
Like often happens in our sport, the weather didn't exactly cooperate and due to multiple low pressure systems and precipitation, I had to move things around to still make sure I could have an opportunity to fly with 2 of the days being a bust. One thing that I really appreciated as it relates to the weather, is the daily weather briefing that GlideOmarama puts on in the main building every day at 10am. A very experienced glider pilot leads a 10-15 minute discussion on the weather which is presented on a screen in Powerpoint format with about 15-20 slides supporting the weather and soaring forecasts for that day with a preview of the next day. It draws in a lot of pilots, even some who won't be flying that day, to get a sense of the weather. They also make the forecast available electronically on their website so anyone can download it if they miss the briefing for any reason.
Both Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday March 4th ended up being flyable, but due to low ceilings in the mountains, were not going to be long or very high flights which Omarama is typically known for. Each day had a really personal mountain soaring briefing with a heavy emphasis on safety and effective techniques. Omarama literally has thermal, convergence, ridge and wave lift and all of them are frequently available on the same day. No wonder this is a soaring mecca!
As you can see from the flight traces at the end of the article, I was able to get in 2 great flights and developed a deeper appreciation for soaring below the ridge tops in the mountains as each of these flights spent considerable time below the ridges as we made our way through the challenging conditions. This is very different from much of the time I have spent soaring in the Sierras out of Truckee where our goal is to get high and stay high. One big difference is there are many, many landout options around Omarama, in fact they literally have a book you can purchase with detailed notes on all the airstrips and fields as well as a locally created map.
While the flights weren't technically spectacular or long, the experience of flying with some of the best mountain soaring pilots in the world was one I won't ever forget. I hope to get back some day and get another opportunity to potentially be there on a wave soaring day or a flight up to Mt. Cook and see the glaciers from a glider. I would highly recommend anyone contemplating a trip to New Zealand make sure you add time in Omarama to your itinerary. It is truly a special place for glider pilots and one that should be on everyone's "Glider Pilot Bucket List".

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This simple and affordable accessory is mounted directly on the door stop. It prevents accidental closure of the door and the consequent possible restart of the machine or system.
The mechanical spring system is provided with a latch that allows emergency opening of the close door from the inside. The anti-tampering device is available for all models of Satech's hinged and and sliding doors.
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The video below explains how to install and get iGoat up and running, so you can begin performing mobile application security testing. iGoat is designed for the iOS platform and functions as a learning tool for iOS developers. iGoat is a safe environment in which iOS developers can gain knowledge about the major security vulnerabilities in mobile applications and how to deal with them. This program is built and maintained by OWASP. This video blog is one of many in a series based on the iGoat application. The installation instructions in the video are only applicable for Mac users. Sorry PC users! We hope you learn something and are ready to start using iGoat to expose various vulnerabilities.
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Okay, it's time for the number! I weigh 248.5 pounds - I am horrified by that number. Believe it or not, it used to be higher - my highest weight was 282 pounds. I joined a weight loss challenge a few years ago, and I was able to lose almost 35 pounds. So, losing this weight is not impossible. I know it's doable, and I will do it.
As I mentioned before, I will weigh in weekly - Fridays will be my weigh in day. So, I have a few more days until weigh in, and, I think, - no, I know!!! - I will be down, at least, two pounds.
I'm hoping to have a "picture" page up by Friday, too. I'm thinking I will post a front view, side view, and rear view (I can't wait to watch my ass shrink!!) once a month. I never allow my picture to be taken so it won't be easy for me to post my bigness on the internet, but I'm hoping it will help me stay motivated!


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The Wassail only works because you, or people like you, come along and join in. Some people come once, some people have been every year since we started. Whether you're a regular or a newbie, you'll find a warm welcome here at the Walthamstow Wassail.
Lucy Gibson
Lucy is the Musical Director of the Walthamstow Wassail, and had the idea in the first place. She was previously Musical Director of Maspindzeli – a choir specialising in songs from Georgia in the Caucasus – for five years, and more recently has been working locally, leading sessions for the Rose and Crown Singers in Walthamstow. Trained as a classical musician, she is equally at home with more traditional natural voice practices, and has worked for many years in this field, performing, leading community choirs, transcribing songs, and learning about how the voice, as well as the eyes, can be a window into the soul. As a performer, she has sung with Joglaresa, OSJ Voices, and the Dessibelles Bulgarian trio.
Scribble and Smudge
Scribble and Smudge have provided the community art element for the Family Wassail each year, as well as professional poster art-work for the whole Wassail Weekend. They offer arts projects for families, children and community groups, and develop family learning through participating in one off events and projects. Their projects are inclusive for families with children of all backgrounds and abilities. They believe in families enjoying participating and creating together – encouraging play and creative thinking. Scribble and Smudge projects include collaborations with other artists, experts and professionals to bring variety to the programme.
Local residents
Several brave local residents have opened their homes to the wassailers as we wander round the area, providing much-appreciated sustenance in return for songs and blessings for the coming year.
Vestry House Museum, E17 9NH
Vestry House Museum have given us space each year in which to host workshops for the Wassails. In 2015, they are kindly giving us a small grant, which will enable us to reduce the cost of entry to the Family Wassail. It was constructed in 1730 as a workhouse, and among other things now houses the first motor car to be driven in London and the first built in Britain. For more information about events currently running at the museum, see
The Nags Head Pub, E17 9LP
The Nags Head pub has given us space each year in which to begin the "grown up" wassail with our afternoon workshop, and also the first performance space, just ahead of their regular Sunday evening live jazz slot. It has a lovely walled garden at the back with fairy lights, and serves real ales, lagers, wines, soft drinks and Italian food.
BEE17 have welcomed us to their hive and hearth, giving the wassailers sweet treats in return for their songs and good cheer. They are a local beekeeping project which aims to support bees and plants, and to provide the local public with an insight into the lives of bees and role that beekeepers play. It is a not-for-profit organisation, and any money made from honey sales goes towards new equipment or maintenance of hives.
Walthamstow Folk Club, Rose and Crown Pub, E17 4SA
Walthamstow Folk Club have welcomed us each year at the end of the "grown up" Wassail on Sunday evenings. They have been running since 1991 in various different venues, and play host to the top names in the Folk world, as well as providing a space for amateurs to perform and just have a sing. They have supported the Wassail since its inception, and provide a special entrance deal for Wassail participants, allowing them to perform for free.
Wingfield Park, E17 9PD
Wingfield Park children's playground has been the final stop on our Family Wassails each year. The youngest members of the wassail seem to be developing a new tradition of dragon-wassailing, as there is a large dragon in the park!
Chestnuts Farm Allotments, Forest Road, E17
In 2014 we wassailed the trees and beehives in the orchard at Chestnuts Farm allotments behind the Town Hall, and shared songs and refreshments in their community shed.


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World Football Update - May 9th 2012
Jon Forget
May 9th 2012
May 9th 2012
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Feature Matches
Midweek football (Wednesday) gives us the Europa League Final, the Npower Championship Playoff, and some great MLS action. Two Spanish sidesAtletico Madrid and Atletic Bilbao have earned a berth in the Europa league Finals. These two clubs are well familiar with each other, and this Final should provide for some very entertaining football. In the early afternoonBirmingham tries to claw their way back into contention for the Championship playoff Final at Wembley, as they face Ian Holloways Blackpool. The winner of this two leg Semi will faceWest Ham in a one game Final to decide which team will return to the Premiership for the 2012/13 Campaign.
MLS, despite the Rapids having the week off, highlights our Wednesday and Saturday lineup. We also have the German Cup Final Saturday at noon betweenBorussia Dortmund and Bayern Munchen, first and second respectively in the Bundesliga.
The real story this week however is the final day of the 2011/12 EPL season. There is much to play for, and the Lions will be featuring as many games as possible. Every match kicks off simultaneously at 8am Sunday morning, and we have set the matches to specific areas to accomodate fans of all teams, and feature the most important matches (see below to see what area of the Pub your match will be shown). There are three big stories that will unfold Sunday morning, the League winner will be decided, who makes Champions/Europa League football next year, and of course who will face relegation. It is an all Manchester battle to win the league with City and United tied on points. City hold the goal differential advantage, and with a win they will wrap up their first title in forty some odd years. United will, of course, be expected to take care of their business should City falter. Its a three horse race for Champions League football, and Arsenal hold the slimmest of advantages over Newcastle and Tottenham. The Geordies and the Gunners have the toughest test, playing away and both needing the win, againstEverton and West Brom respectively. Tottenham are playing at home to the team with the worst away record in the league,Fulham, which should be three points for them. Two sides have already been relegated, Wolves and Blackburn, while Bolton andQueens Park Rangers still have everything to play for. Unfortunately for QPR, they happen to face City away on the final day, which means it is likely they will have to rely on Bolton to lose or tie at Stoke to ensure their safety. Anyway you look at it there will be Glory and disappointment on this final day of the EPL campaign. We will be serving Breakfast and Happy Hour while all the action takes place, but get in early to get a good spot for what promises to be an epic day!
On the Horizon
Next week our Colorado Rapids faceD.C. United (Wednesday night) away, and then return home to take on Eastern conference leaders Sporting K.C. Saturday night. We have two great Finals to look forward to on Saturday May 19th, with the Playoff Championship kicking off early, and the 2012 Champions League Final kicking off in the afternoon. Dont forget it is less than thirty days until this Summers European Cup kicks off as well!
This Weeks Football
Wednesday May 9th
Atletico Madrid v Atletic Bilbao 12:45pm (Europa League Final)
Birmingham v Blackpool 12:45pm (Championship Playoff 2nd Leg)
New York v Houston 5pm (MLS)
Chicago v Salt Lake 6:30pm (MLS)
Dallas v Seattle 6:30pm (MLS)
Saturday May 12th
Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munchen 12pm (German Cup Final)
Montreal v L.A. Galaxy 2pm (MLS)
Houston v D.C. United 2:30pm (MLS)
New England v Vancouver 5:30pm (MLS)
Columbus v Dallas 5:30pm (MLS)
Chicago v Sporting K.C. 6:30pm (MLS)
Seattle v Salt Lake 8pm (MLS)
Sunday May 13th
Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Main bar no volume, Three Lions: Main Bar with volume)
(Bulldog: Main bar no volume, Three Lions: Main Bar with volume)
Sunderland v Manchester United 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Main bar with volume, Three Lions: Main Bar no volume & Best corner with volume)
(Bulldog: Main bar with volume, Three Lions: Main Bar no volume & Best corner with volume)
West Brom v Arsenal 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Upstairs West side with volume)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Upstairs West side with volume)
Tottenham v Fulham 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Back of bar no volume, Three Lions: Upstairs East side with volume)
(Bulldog: Back of bar no volume, Three Lions: Upstairs East side with volume)
Everton v Newcastle 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Online, upstairs bar no volume)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Online, upstairs bar no volume)
Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Top shelf with volume, Three Lions: Not showing)
(Bulldog: Top shelf with volume, Three Lions: Not showing)
Stoke v Bolton 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Main Bar no volume
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Main Bar no volume
Swansea v Liverpool 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Front of bar no volume, Three Lions: Games area no volume)
(Bulldog: Front of bar no volume, Three Lions: Games area no volume)
Wigan v Wolves 8am (EPL) (Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Online only)
Norwich v Aston Villa 8am (EPL)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Online only)
(Bulldog: Not showing, Three Lions: Online only)
Philadelphia v New York 10:30am (MLS)
Juventus v Atalanta 12:45pm (Serie A)
San Jose v Chivas 5pm (MLS)
European Cup 2012: Preparations are being made for a top notch Euro 2012 party at the Three Lions. The competition kicks off on Friday June 8th, and culminates Sunday July 1st. The first eight days of the tournament we will be open at 7am, three hours before the first kick off. Get in early as the vast majority of tables are first come first serve. We have also made the addition of a private VIP lounge that is available for up to 25 people (contact Jon for more details). We will be adding brand new televisions and tables to other areas of the Pub to help optimize every ones viewing experience for this massive event. The Lions will be running beer specials throughout the tournament, and will feature every match live with volume. Be sure to join us for what promises to be an incredible month of World Football!
Formula 1: Join us early Sunday morning for the 5th Formula 1 Grand Prix of the 2012 season live from Catalunya Spain. Start time is 6am, and the race leads directly in to the final day of the EPL season.
Scarf Wall: I am currently collecting soccer scarves from around the world for the Three Lions scarf wall. If you have any old football scarves that are just sitting in a drawer, and you would like to see them displayed in the Pub, please bring them down.
You can see all the games at Denvers best two football bars:
Downtown Denver
Denver City Park
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I work in the Temporaries division, specializing in the recruitment of multilingual job seekers.
About me: I'm originally from Portugal. I have moved to London in 2010 to do a degree in Human Resource Management. My BSc in HRM has fired my passion for wanting to know more about recruitment and how it can support different companies to achieve faster levels of growth. I was looking for a place where I could find challenges and I could improve not only my sales skills but also my people skills. Joining Euro London has given me the opportunity to use my mother tongue and work alongside diverse characters from different cultures. I could definitely say that my expectations were met, and I was able to reach my aspirations.
Interests: Gym, Dance (Hip Hop and Afro), Photography and Travel
This job has now been filled but you may be interested in:
My client is seeking for Cantonese/ Mandarin speaking chef to join their team and prepare delicious tasters for their customers. Are you looking for an extra income and excited about traveling to different regions across south England? This role will give you the opportunity to work on weekend basis and creates unique dishes that inspire guests to come back repeatedly to see what is new in the stores. Location: London, Bristol, Birmingham and Coventry Start date: June and September Working hours: 11am - 17:00pm Pay rate: 10- 12 per hour depending on experience Training provided Requirements: *Have own car: need to drive to different cities (about 2.5 hours' drive) for cooking demo. Hotel will be provided if going to different city *UK driving licence *Native level speaker in Mandarin or Cantonese *Excellent communication skills in English *Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (the agent or the candidates should cover the cost) *Outgoing personality: an in-store demonstrator must be able to establish a quick rapport with a wide variety of people and communicate in a style that is likable, relatable, and persuasive. Must be respectful and have a pleasant personality when interacting with customers at all times *Basic cooking knowledge *Food promotion experience is preferred Responsibilities *Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment *Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients provided by the company *Cook food in a timely manner *Ensure appealing taster presentation *Monitor food stock and place orders *Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items *Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients Ingredient: demonstrators need to buy all necessary ingredients 1 day before the demo. All food preparation will be done at home. During the 2 days of the demo, ingredient will be stored at the cooking demo venue. We will pay the demonstrator one hour for the ingredient buying and preparation *Cooking demo equipment: each demonstrator will be assigned with one set of demo set, which will be kept and maintained properly by the demonstrator *Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area If you feel you are the suitable for the role and are available immediately please send your CV in WORD format to firstname.lastname@example.com Please be advised CVs will be treated in the strictest of confidence and that your application will not be forwarded without your permission. We aim to respond promptly to your application however; due to the high level of CVs we receive we are only able to respond to applicants whose profile matches our Clients requirements.


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Retailers won't aloof be aggressive anniversary added for barter this anniversary season — they're additionally gearing up to action over the acting workers who will accomplish the sales.
A able abridgement has retailers assured a active anniversary arcade season, but with unemployment a celebrated lows, staffing up to handle added appeal could be a challenge.
"It's activity to be a absolute action for these retailers to get the appropriate activity in," said Andrew Challenger, carnality admiral of Chicago-based outplacement and controlling apprenticeship close Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Target affairs to appoint 120,000 bodies to ample melancholia jobs in its 1,839 stores, about 20 percent added than aftermost year.
That matches the cardinal of jobs Amazon appear advanced of aftermost year's anniversary division and is the better melancholia hiring appraisal from a bricks-and-mortar banker back Challenger, Gray & Christmas began tracking the amount in 2012. About 8,000 of Target's jobs will be in the Chicago area, with addition 1,000 abroad in Illinois. Target additionally is hiring 7,500 bodies to assignment in its administration and accomplishment centers nationwide.
The banker said it needs added melancholia workers to handle online orders from stores, such as in-store or curbside auto or aircraft items to customers' homes. The aggregation said it affairs to appoint about alert as abounding melancholia workers to ample online orders compared with aftermost year.
FedEx additionally said it affairs to appoint added melancholia workers this year: 55,000, up from 50,000 in 2017.
Macy's affairs to appoint about 80,000 melancholia workers, the aforementioned cardinal it initially appear aftermost year afore abacus addition 7,000 anniversary jobs in December. But beneath of this year's accumulation of anniversary hires will be alive in Macy's stores. About 23,500 of the 80,000 jobs are in accomplishment centers administration online orders, up from 18,000 aftermost year, the Cincinnati-based administration abundance alternation said.
Retailers accept cut bags of jobs while closing food in contempo years, but they've additionally created new ones in areas acknowledging growing online sales, such as accomplishment centers, acumen and transportation.
The workers accident jobs on the sales attic at closing food aren't necessarily the aforementioned ones accepting new jobs in accomplishment centers, but added new jobs accept been appear than cut, Challenger said.
There are beneath unemployed job seekers too — the civic unemployment amount was 3.9 percent in August, bottomward from 4.4 percent during the aforementioned ages aftermost year — and there are signs retailers apprehend added antagonism for melancholia hires.
Some, like Kohl's and J.C. Penney, began hiring melancholia workers decidedly beforehand than in above-mentioned years.
Wisconsin-based Kohl's appear in June — about three months beforehand than aftermost year — that melancholia jobs were accessible at added than 300 stores. Additional hiring started at all stores, administration and accomplishment centers in August, and Kohl's has captivation hiring contest in stores. Target and Macy's accept appointed civic hiring contest in October.
Challenger said he expects others to face off on pay and perks.
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"Wages accept been shockingly apathetic to acceleration for abounding years, and it's adamantine to brainstorm some retailers aren't activity to accept to accession accomplishment to compete," he said.
Target said all new hires would alpha at a minimum allowance of $12 per hour and get abundance discounts. As a new perk, the banker will about baddest one alternate artisan at anniversary abundance and administration centermost to accept a $500 allowance agenda and $500 donation to a bounded association alignment of their choice.
"As the exchange becomes added competitive, the cogent advance we're authoritative in our team, including our added minimum alternate wages, sets Target apart," Stephanie Lundquist, Target's arch animal assets officer, said in a account release.
Kohl's, which affairs to appoint added than 2,300 melancholia workers in the Chicago area, has aggressive wages, a account pay agenda and assertive canicule back advisers get larger-than-usual discounts, backer Julia Markun said. Macy's additionally said it gives melancholia workers aggressive pay, commodity discounts and the adeptness to acquire annual incentives if they accomplish assertive goals.
It's not bright how affecting allowances like giveaways and added discounts are compared with alternate wages, but it suggests retailers are attractive for means to angle out, Challenger said.
"They're accepting artistic because they accept to amount out means to get bodies in the door," he said.
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Last week Mike Mayo went head to head with Jamie Dimon at JP Morgan's investor day, arguing why investors might consider (say) UBS over JPM.
Dimon got the better of him in that tiff, dominating with a quick zinger that the Street repeated for days — "That's why I'm richer than you."
Today the infamously feisty Mayo got a chance to shake it off on CNBC's Squawk On The Street with Carlos Quintanilla.
Mayo's bottom line: It's time for shareholders to start getting active. He's started buying 100 shares in companies that he'd like to see improve. The point, of course, is that he can get rowdy at investor day should he so choose. Citigroup, Mayo said, is his first priority right now.
"I think the change of CEO at Citigroup could be epic," he said.
A few words on his thesis for Citi and Quintanilla was on to the question on everyone's mind — Does having spats with CEOs make Mayo a better analyst?
"I think it's the job of an analyst to hold management's feet to the fire, ask questions such as... how are you going to create more value for shareholders?," Mayo responded. "By all means that's my job that's every analysts job to do that. I don't think it's been done enough with regard to Wall Street. Look, when you look at the financial crisis, investors weren't doing their job, regulators weren't doing their job, nobody was minding the store. So we have a choice right now, either we investors can step up to the plate or you're going have more regulation. I prefer the former — that shareholders, me, other analyst like myself speak up...at annual meetings."
Quintanilla then asked Mayo what analysts should do about getting stiff-armed by a company.
"...If any analyst is getting stiff-armed or treated unfairly it's up to that anlayst to... bring it up to the public view, go on CNBC, give you a call. Hey, for that matter give me a call. If you're being treated unfairly by an organization, give me a call let's find a solution here because that's not the way it's supposed to work."
Hear that analysts? Mike Mayo has your back.
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A total of 200 kWp SUNfarming Solar systems provide the 2008 completed complex, including a spa with brine basin and swimming pool, with solar power in the future. Installed 120 kWp on the former cowshed and 80 kWp distributed on 5 carports. An energy concept was established even before the start of construction. In addition to the PV systems, heat is obtained from heat pumps with deep bores. A Eventsaal with 200 seats is heated with floor and wall heating. In principle, only LED lighting is used and an energy-saving technology ensures the water treatment.
"In the future, the hotel will be able to operate with renewable energy alone. This is probably unique for Germany and the project is waiting for imitation, "explains Julius Jäger, SUNfarming project manager.


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What defines you? What defined your 2018? Was there a choice or a change that has affected how you define yourself? Are you labeled for something you don't want to be labeled as? Are you overwhelmed by new responsibilities? Are you discouraged by the growing challenges before you? Have you been abandoned by others, especially those who were closest to you? Do you feel lost in the changing landscape of your life and experiences? Do you feel worthless?
You are not alone. In the pages of Scripture, we find countless people who feel, hurt, and struggle just as we do. We also have the privilege of finding, in their stories, how their faith in God helped them to leave behind their old self and take hold of a new identity. They were defined by their faith.
As we close out 2018 tonight, let us surround ourselves with a cloud of witnesses that testify to the power of God to heal the past and pave a new future. Then spurred on by their example, may we also look to be defined by our faith in this new year.
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Roeliff Janssen (Roe Jan) Park, 9140 Route 22, HIllsdale, NY 12529
Thelma & the Sleaze
Bat Fangs
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Intended for washing a car surface by hand or in car wash. Removes dirt perfectly and covers a surface with a protective layer. Gives shine to a surface.
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Back a couple of months ago, I headed down to the Sam Houston National Forest , hunting for images to take for a contest hosted by the Texas Forest Trail Region. The Forest Trail is one of ten such cultural and heritage trails throughout Texas and I think the trail system is one of the things that Texas gets right…. Anyway, as I went to college way back when nearby, I figured I'd visit my old stomping grounds in the piney woods where I spent many a day hunting, hiking, camping and bike riding.
The difference today could be found with the advent of gps and the ability to scout out potential locations in advance. I used a gps overlay, matched my knowledge and memories from 20ish years ago and went hunting for cool places to take pictures of.
Something about making ripples in an otherwise smooth as glass pond that caught my eye.
20 Responses to "Ripples"
Awesomeness!!! Wow Derrick! I would love to see it flipped as well.
Oh fine. I will just turn my computer screen upside down and enjoy it myself 🙂
Very cool shot, Derrick. 🙂
I've got a soft spot for abstracts and reflections done at ponds. Love this one. Great arrangement.
You've got to post your winning pic Derrick!


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I'm a hat girl – through and through. I usually have one style that I stick with and wear to death. And I'll be honest, my hat collection has really gotten out of hand. I think I might be up to 13 hats the last time I counted. But when I first laid eyes on the Lack of Color Teak Rancher hat, I was in love. After seeing it being worn countless times by Collage Vintage and The Salty Blonde, I was sold. It literally wears well with anything, not to mention the perfect solution for a bad hair day. Or in my case, usually a dirty hair day. Your girl hates washing her hair.
WEARING: Floral Dress • Lack of Color Hat • Gold Rings • Lightning Bolt Earring • Tan Sandals
I opted for the light brown color to wear as a neutral and it truly does go with everything. I wear it so much I'm almost ready to splurge on the black one, but after taking another look at my hat collection, I think I'll hold off. But seriously, this hat is worth every penny. If I could only buy one thing this entire year, it would hands down be this Lack of Color hat.
I'll be heading to Palm Springs this weekend for one of my best friend's thirtieth birthday and you better believe it's coming with me. I tend to avoid traveling with hats because I'm always so afraid I'm going to bend them or get them dirty. I practically ruined my Brixton straw hat on my trip to Mexico City so I may be investing in a decent hat box like this one from CALPAK. Sturdy and pretty!
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I picked up a couple of new pieces to wear on this trip that I'm pretty excited about. One being this crazy affordable crop top to pair with palazzo pants and midi linen skirts like this one. I found my packing list from my trip to Palm Springs two years ago and it's surprisingly similar to this year. Clearly, I have a preference when it comes to desert style. Oh, and let's not forget about #thatpinkdoor. I may have to make a stop there before heading out.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Freshly Made sketch #4
Well being it's Wednesday it's time again for { Freshly Made} they have got there new sketch up.
I wasn't really sure what i wanted to do with this card i went from Christmas to birthday. I can't say i love this card but i just thought i started it, I wanted to finish it. I have got lots of unfinished cards :)
Anyhow on to the sketch
I apologize that this is not a great picture but i wanted to get it posted.....inpatient i guess :)
Thank you for stopping by and hope you have a great rest of the week.
10 comments:
- Judy said...
Love your card ...you always do a great job. Glad to see you got to craft today.
- September 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- Notes by Nina said...
Samantha this is delightful, the card flows perfectly. I struggled with my card this week too, I have little parts and bits that I tried and discarded all over my craft space. Have a great day.
- September 29, 2011 at 5:58 AM
- Linda Callahan said...
Love the party look - and the curly ribbon! Very cute!
- September 29, 2011 at 3:22 PM
- Mrs. Miles said...
Hi Sam,
You know, this is like the first time I've seen someone use the curly ribbon on a card and... I LOVE it. Someone just gave me a huge bag of glittery Christmas type curly ribbon, now you've given me ideas!
Your card IS lovely, as Nina said, it has a good flow to it.
Hugs from Aunty Barb
- September 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- Tui Nathan said...
A very lovely card indeed ... love love love the pearl border, so elegant ... gorgeous tag!
Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!!!
- October 1, 2011 at 3:54 AM
- Jen said...
Wow! That big bold sentiment on the tag is wonderful! And I love that curly ribbon. I've got tons of that so now I know what to do with it! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
- October 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- Lesley Croghan said...
Terrific job with the sketch! Love the fun ribbon at the top of the tag, so cute! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
- October 1, 2011 at 7:32 PM
- Rita said...
I think this is a perfect birthday card; in fact, it almost looks like a present itself! That ribbon is perfect for birthdays and I would have never thought to add it to a card. Great job! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week.
- October 1, 2011 at 8:02 PM
- Christy Q said...
Wow, what a great idea to add curling ribbon to a card. It truly looks like a present waiting to leap off the card. Also love the pearl border.
- October 2, 2011 at 6:36 PM
- VJ's Scrap Room said...
Good evening Samantha.:)
I LOVE your card!! Such FUN!:)I too love the curly ribbon.Bet we see more of that!! From me.LOL
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such sweet comments. LOVE your visits.:)
I LOVE your Mojo cards too.How CUTE and the colors are soo COOL.:) Great to see your mojo returned in full force.:)
- October 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM


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If your teenage kid is facing a bout of anxiety or depression, don't blame it alone on peer pressure or increased levels in education. Blame it on his early school timings, instead.
Yes. This might come as a surprise to many but a recent study has found that teenagers who start school before 8.30 in the morning are more likely to face bouts of anxiety and depression. This condition can happen despite their doing everything right to get a good night's sleep.
A new study, perhaps the first one to reveal that the starting time of a school has a critical impact on adolescent sleep and daily functioning, reinforces the theorised link between adolescent mental health and sleep. The study, published in the journal Sleep Health, provide additional evidence on how school start times impact adolescent health.
During the study, the researchers at the University of Rochester (United States) did a baseline survey. Researchers used an online tool to collect data from 197 students between the ages of 14 and 17 years.
The children were separated into two groups: one group had students who started school before 8:30 am and the other who started after 8:30 am. Over seven days, the students had to keep a sleep diary in which they reported their daily sleep hygiene, levels of sleep quality and duration, and their depressive or anxiety symptoms.
All kids and parents also had to complete a baseline survey, including questions about the child's level of sleep hygiene, family's socio-economic status, circadian chronotype (whether you are a "morning" or "night" person) and their school-start times.
The results of the study showed that good baseline sleep hygiene was directly associated with lower average daily depressive or anxiety symptoms across all children and the levels were even lower in the ones with school start times after 8:30. However, students with good baseline sleep hygiene and earlier school start times had higher average daily depressive or anxiety symptoms.
The results of the study are quite alarming. And once again point to the often repeated demands of parents to school authorities to start the school late.
Why should schools start late in the morning:
Most schools start sometime around 7.30 while play schools start not before 9.15-9.30am. In families where both the parents are working, this means additional cost on the parents as the younger siblings who go to play school have to be kept at some crèche or day care centre. As against this, if school timings are same for all the kids the elder ones can take care of the siblings.
Early school hours have an adverse effect on the health of kids. For, good health, both the numbers of hours of sleep and the timing of sleep matters. Early school hours mean a child has to leave home sometime around 6.30, which means he/she has to get up by 5.30 am, and that is quite a problem, particularly, in winters when it is still dark at this time. And most kids are seen walking to the bus stop half-asleep. Tired, sleep-deprived children cannot do much learning in their school hours.
Also Read: Lack of sleep causes depression
Lastly, early school means kids are back home by 3 pm, while working parents are back only by 7, later in case their work place is far off from their homes. This means children have many hours of unsupervised time. This may lead to children falling in bad company or bad habits.


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My local book launch took place on Thursday November 21 at the Ranelagh Arts Centre. Shelagh Jennings, Chairwoman of Belgrave (Ranelagh and Rathmines) Residents Association launched the book for me.
The official launch took place on November 4 at the Irish Writers Centre in Parnell Square. Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald launched Fateful Decisions for me and described it as a 'great read.'
Some of my guests at the launch are pictured below.
© Copyright 2013, Enid O'Dowd.


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The Crown Week 10: Day 2
Optional: Read 1 Samuel 31 - 2 Samuel 1
Read: 2 Samuel 1:11-27
Saul's death was predicted in chapter 28 and we now see it play out, along with the death of his sons, including Jonathan. The man who has been hunting David is finally dead. An Amalekite brings David the news and eagerly takes responsibility for Saul's death.
How do you think the Amalekite expected David to respond to the news of Saul's death? How do you think Israel would have expected David to react?
In what ways did David respond to the news? What does this tell us about David's view of Saul? What does it tell us about his involvement in the death of his rival? Why might it have been important for the writer of Samuel to emphasise that David was uninvolved in the death of Saul?
David personally mourned for the deaths of both Saul and Jonathan. His actions against the Amalekite also sent an important message that he was not involved in the downfall of his rival, nor was he rejoicing in it.
Here we have an opportunity to again reflect on the significance of the friendship between David and Jonathan. How have you been challenged to pursue and deepen friendships in your life?
Are you ever tempted to rejoice in the misfortunes of your enemies? What can we learn from David's grief over the death of the man who has been hunting him for years?
Ask that God would enable you to love those in your life who are difficult to love, especially those who may be enemies
Pray for your friendships, that God would help you to pursue and deepen mutually encouraging friendships that point one another to the Lord.


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"I spent years at 40,000 feet, looking down and thinking 'That would be a great place to ride a horse.'"
These days, Joe is a trail guide for the National Parks Service. When the airline industry "went to the shitter," he got out. He traded jazz guitar for cowboy songs (he carries a ukulele when he rides), and sleeps in the back of an old pickup . He worked at Grand Canyon National Park for a few years, but now leads groups on horseback in Big Bend, along the border with Mexico.
He dresses the part: a leather vest, canvas jacket and boots. A purple kerchief around his neck. He has thinning hair and small glasses, and looks a bit like a high school band director who finally decided to check out. He uses a saddle for a chair, and though everything fits in the back of the truck he's still paring back.
"There's so much stuff I have but don't use," he said.
Joe said he was raised in the Northeast, but always felt the pull of the West. He flew for a small airline out of Las Vegas, and would talk about his dreams. "My coworkers had no idea what I was talking about," he said.
When I met him, he was heading back to Austin for the holidays.
I'd forgotten Christmas is only three weeks away.


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Digitivalva arnicella (von Heyden, 1863)
on Arnica
Arnica montana, Tynaarlo © Ben van As
another specimen
Arnica montana, Borger; leg Gerard Oostermeijer & Sheila Luijten
At first a light green, narrow, sometimes branching corridor, widening considerably later. Frass in an irregular, rather broad central line. The larva frequently moves to another leaf. Pupation in a separate, lower-surface mine.
Asteraceae, monophagous
Arnica montana.
Larvae from autumn till May (Hering, 1957a).
BE recorded (Phegea, 2009).
NE recorded (Kuchlein & de Vos, 1999a; Microlepidoptera.nl, 2009).
LUX not recorded (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
distribution within Europe
From Scandinavia to the Pyrenees and Italy, and from France to the Baltic States and Romania (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
Described by Patočka & Turčáni (2005a). See van Nieukerken & Koster (1999a) for a picture.
Acrolepia arnicella.
In the Netherlands a strongly declining species.
juvenile mines?
Regis Nossent found in België a single leaf of A. montana with three tiny vacated mines. Many points suggest that it are juveniles mines of D. arnicella, but they differ strongly from the fully developed mines of that species. This requires further study.
Arnica montana, Belgium, prov. Liege, Elsenborn, 17.vi.2018 © Regis Nossent: leaf with three vacated mines
one of the three mines
another of the three
Bengtsson & Johansson (2011a), Buhr (1964a), Corley, Merckx, Cardoso ao (2012a), Gaedike (1972a), Hering (1931a, 1957a, 1963a), Huber (1969a), Huemer (1986b), Klimesch (1958a), Kuchlein & Donner (1993a), Kuchlein & de Vos (1999a), van Nieukerken & Koster (1999a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Sønderup (1949a), Szőcs (1977a), Wegner (2010a).


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There is limited free onsite parking, so you are encouraged to make use of the shuttle bus in operation from Maidstone East & West Stations and the Town Centre.
Driving Directions
Kent Life is located next to the M20, five minutes from the centre of Maidstone. It is one hour from London and 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and ports.
Public Transport
Frequent direct train services from London Victoria and London Bridge (60 minutes journey time) or stations in Kent to Maidstone East or West Stations with taxi or bus 155.
The Kentish Lady sails from the centre of Maidstone, just five minutes' walk from Maidstone West, 10 minutes from Maidstone East, and a few minutes from the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre. The boat drops off 200m walk from Kent Life. This is a seasonal service – please check their timetable before you plan your journey.


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William Akers, biomedical pioneer and professor emeritus, passes
William Akers, professor emeritus of chemical and biomolecular engineering and co-developer of the first artificial heart, passed away Nov. 5 at age 94 and is survived by two daughters.
Akers began at Rice University as an assistant professor in chemical engineering and married his wife Nancy, who passed in 2016, in 1947. While teaching, he served as the chair of chemical engineering from 1955 to 1965 and later in various administrative roles in the 1970s before retiring in 1993.
In 1994, the William W. Akers Chair and Professorship was established, according to an obituary published by Rice News. Walter Chapman, who currently holds the chaired professorship, a position permanently paid for by an endowment gifted by Henry Jackson (Hanszen '37) for that purpose, said Akers loved teaching chemical engineering design and challenging students.
"Bill Akers loved Rice," Chapman said. "He was a mentor to me and valued adviser to the Chemical Engineering Department. Knowing Bill's research accomplishments and his outstanding contributions to Rice in teaching and service, it was a great honor to be named to the chaired professorship bearing his name."
In 2015, Akers donated one million dollars to establish the the William W. Akers Endowed Engineering Scholarship fund to support high-need, undergraduate engineering students, according to the Rice News article.
Philip Walters (Sid Richardson '76) said the first artificial heart, which Akers helped create in the 1960's, influenced his decision to attend Rice.
"There was a point in my undergraduate experience when I thought I might be interested in pursuing biomedical engineering, and Dr. Akers took the time to make sure I understood, in unvarnished terms, what the pursuit would require of me," Walters said. "I ended up not taking that direction, but I will always value our discussions, and I greatly admire him, and am glad he was in my life."
He has also established the William W. Akers Senior Design Award in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the Nancy and William Akers Endowed Scholarship in Music, and the Carol Akers Klug and Susan Akers Hirtz Endowed Scholarship.
Junghae Suh, associate professor of bioengineering, said Akers' work studying transport phenomena continues to contribute to the foundation of how academics apply engineering thinking to human health.
"I owe my professional career as a bioengineer and a teacher to pioneers like Dr. William Akers," Suh said. "His vision and foresight combined with the courage and optimism to imagine a better tomorrow gave life to bioengineering at Rice and across the globe. Dr. Akers and his incredible legacy will live on with every single Rice engineer who tackles an important problem in our world."
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Sixty Rice students watched from the crowd as ten presidential candidates spoke on stage at the third Democratic primary debate at Texas Southern University on Thursday evening. On campus, around 40 more students attended the Rice University Young Democrats' watch party in Duncan Hall.
Rice falls to No. 17 in 2020 US News rankings
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In an email sent out to the Rice community, President David Leebron and Interim Provost Seiichi Matsuda gave an update on the task force on slavery, segregation and racial injustice, including the expected budget, timline and the new co-chairs, professors Alexander X. Byrd and Caleb McDaniel.
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Your Ultimate Guide To Inorganic Chemistry
One of the greatest misconceptions these days is the belief that inorganic chemistry is one of the most isolated branches of chemistry. Unknown to many, inorganic chemistry is actually fully integrated with all the other fields of chemistry including physical, analytical and even organic chemistry as well. But unlike the other fields of chemistry, this branch is more concerned with the analysis as well as the behavior and properties of inorganic compounds like metal, minerals, and organometallic compounds. This means that inorganic chemistry plays a very important role in the industrial catalytic process which is necessary for producing substances as well as new materials at a higher rate as compared to natural chemical reactions.
These days, there are already a lot of industries making use of inorganic chemistry and these include mining and manufacturing microchips. Working in such field of chemistry allows you to develop methods of recovering metals in waste streams, analyze mined ores and do research in various inorganic chemicals that can be used in treating soil. However, there are also inorganic chemists that work on government laboratories and academic institutions. There are also a lot of inorganic chemists working on fields of environmental science as it is also considered as its core foundation. To learn more about the industries that require inorganic chemistry, discover more in this page now!
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The sample curated set was the perfect way to get a introduced to a variety of products. While you cannot choose the samples provided they did an excellent job at providing a variety of samples to help match your personal needs. I was also pleasantly surprised by the sample sizes. This set allowed me to try the product for over a week which helped me find out which products worked well for me.


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The other thing about this reunion tour is that we're not all being represented by different lawyers and travelling in different tour buses and there are no rows about who gets to walk onstage first each nights - the sort of situation that we know exists on other reunion tours. We're doing it as friends.Robert Forster
"Robert Forster" is an American actor, best known for his roles as John Cassellis in Haskell Wexler's Medium Cool and Max Cherry in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown (film)/Jackie Brown, the latter of which gained him an Academy Award nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor/Best Supporting Actor. He has recently appeared as George Clooney's father-in-law in Alexander Payne/Alexander Payne's The Descendants (film)/The Descendants and as an Army general in Antoine Fuqua/Antoine Fuqua's Olympus Has Fallen. He is a member of the Triple Nine Society.If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous actors! More Robert Forster on Wikipedia.
There really is no need to sell 10 million copies of your album and while that situation would certainly have helped us, it's not what we're about. Looking back now I'm sort of glad that I never ended up being a rock star and standing on a PA stack in a stadium waving a white flag round, if you know what I mean.Robert Forster
People often ask me would I swap the artistic reputation of a top 20 hit but I wouldn't and that comes down to how we feel about the music. Even in the early days when we formed in Brisbane we were always shocked after playing a gig that people we had never met before would come up to us and congratulate us on the songs and in a sense we've kept that naive sort of innocence about us.Robert Forster


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7 Things You've Got to Know About Business File Sharing
by Michael Fiorenza on October 21, 2016
There are two ways to handle business file sharing: don't handle it, while your users usher in a dangerous concoction of Shadow IT solutions, or select a file sharing solution with enterprise class features and security. The fact is, sharing, communicating, and collaborating isn't optional. Whether your workers have to pool resources for an ongoing project or manage teams in remote branch offices, or work together with mobile workers and freelancers, file sharing is essential today. The most reliable, convenient, and secure way to do so is via the cloud. Here's what you need to know about business file sharing.
1. Consumer-Grade Cloud File Sharing Tools are Not Adequate Substitutes for Business File Sharing Solutions
The tools designed for consumer use are inadequate for the enterprise.
Many businesses fail to invest in a separate software solution for file sharing, having employees turn instead to consumer-class, cloud-based file sharing tools, like Dropbox, Box, or Google Docs. Unfortunately, these solutions are not secure (you may not even know where your files are stored or when those consumer clouds get hacked), and these solutions are usually out of compliance with regulations governing the storage and sharing of sensitive data like consumer PII. Furthermore, there is no auditable trail if litigation arises, and no way to hold employees accountable for their part of the assignment.
2. The Right Tool Offers Access Levels for the Data
Another failure with these consumer class solutions is a lack of means for setting user access to data. Generally, you can either share or not share. In some cases, you can assign editing privileges (or not), but that's about it. Enterprises need more. With a business file sharing solution designed for the enterprise, you can consolidate your data and allow access to it and editing or sharing privileges based on the person's position within the company. Plus, there is a trail. You can always go back later and determine who accessed the file, what changes they made, when, etc. Employees can be held accountable for the work they've done on any particular file or document.
3. The Right Tool Solves Your Document Version Control Problems
Which brings us to a related issue that's easily solved with the right business file sharing tool, and that is document version control. If your business is plagued by multiple disparate versions of the same files, documents, and spreadsheets, you can easily eliminate this problem by establishing a centralized data store and managing file access and changes via business file sharing. There's no more chasing down the latest of most accurate version of a file, and no more wondering who has access to documents that contain sensitive information.
4. Consolidating Business Data Saves Money on Data Storage
A consolidated approach to data access and management also saves the enterprise significant costs when it comes to data storage. No longer do they have to pay to maintain expensive data stores at all of the branch office locations. Furthermore, all of the costs of backing up, upgrading, and servicing that equipment is gone, along with the cost of maintaining a separate IT team for each location. Data storage, backups, and IT infrastructure can all be handled in-house, for much less expense. This greatly simplifies the complexity of the IT infrastructure, which is crucial in an era in which IT architecture is becoming more complicated and difficult to maintain almost daily.
5. Business File Sharing Enables Mobile Access
One of the issues that makes modern IT architectures so complex is enabling all of the various mobile devices in play on enterprise networks. In addition to an array of desktop operating systems, enterprises have to enable access for iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, as well as all of the assorted Android operating systems, plus a few others, like Windows and Blackberry. Each Android device manufacturer has a completely unique operating system, meaning your IT department could conquer compatibility with Samsung and Nokia, and still not be compatible with LG and Motorola.
Even within Windows devices, there are at least four different operating systems that must be accommodated: Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1. and Windows 10. With the right business file sharing solution, your IT department doesn't have to worry about this anymore. All of your desktop and mobile users obtain access through your cloud environment, solving the complexity of having to support the multitude of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices and operating systems that make up today's mobile ecosystems.
6. Business File Sharing Fosters Strong Communication & Collaboration
When everyone across the organization has the right tools, it's much easier to communicate and collaborate for more successful projects that are completed on time and within budget.
Once users have the right tools in place, communication and collaboration becomes much stronger across the organization. There's no more, "I'll email you a copy," only to forget and drop the ball. All employees have access to the data they need to do their jobs at all times. The company can prove they're in compliance with all data privacy and security regulations, and IT is immediately aware if anything threatens the company's data.
Backups are comprehensive; there's no fear that a critical file or document wasn't included in the last backup. Plus, everyone knows which version of the document to work on and can immediately tell if someone else is working on the document or making changes to it. Managers can tell who's working on what, what the status of the project is, and whether or not it's on track to meet the deadline. This not only improves communication, it also revolutionizes project management and collaborative efforts across the organization.
7. The Cloud Isn't Necessarily 'Out There' Somewhere
When discussing cloud-based business file sharing solutions, it's easy to think of the cloud being 'out there somewhere' -- out of reach and outside the company's direct ownership. That doesn't have to be the case. Enterprises can build a cloud solution on premises, keeping all data onsite and within their control, while still enabling accessed based on the user level from virtually any device. Your company doesn't have to choose between the convenience of the cloud and the security of onsite data storage to leverage enterprise class business file sharing.
Learn more about how a powerful enterprise grade business file sharing solution works when you view the Talon FAST™ video.


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Wasps name line up for Warriors clash
Date: 13 Apr 2018
Director of rugby Dai Young has made two changes to the starting XV that faced Sale last Friday for the visit of Worcester Warriors in tomorrow's crucial round 20 Aviva Premiership clash.
Behind the scrum, influential South African international centre Juan De Jongh has completed a full week's training and starts in the home midfield.
Elliot Daly therefore switches to the left wing role in which he has recently starred for both England and the British & Irish Lions.
Danny Cipriani and Josh Bassett have both successfully completed return-to-play protocols following head injuries sustained in the last five minutes at the AJ Bell Stadium.
They respectively wear the No.10 and No.23 shirts, and Bassett is joined on a powerful bench by Fijian centre Gaby Lovobalavu, whose suspension is now complete.
Young's second change sees Will Rowlands and Kearnan Myall switch bench and starting roles in the second row.
Prop forward Simon McIntyre will make his 150th Wasps appearance when he emerges from the replacements.
Dai Young said:
"We have two home games coming up against teams below us who will be scrapping for their lives, so we know how difficult that is going to be.
"Worcester had a good win against Newcastle last weekend. That helped us, but now we have to look after ourselves and concentrate on getting a result against them.
"Right across the board Worcester do basic things well. They have got a good set piece, some threatening players behind the scrum and a lot of spirit within their team.
"Worcester will come all guns blazing wanting to get a win. We're expecting a really physical game and we know if we're not accurate they will pounce on any mistakes we make."
Wasps team to play Worcester
15. Willie Le Roux
14. Christian Wade
13. Juan De Jongh
12. Jimmy Gopperth
11. Elliot Daly
10. Danny Cipriani
9. Dan Robson
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2. Tom Cruse
3. Jake Cooper-Woolley
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5. Will Rowlands
6. Jack Willis
7. Thomas Young
8. Guy Thompson
16. Tommy Taylor
17. Simon McIntyre
18. Marty Moore
19. Kearnan Myall
20. James Haskell
21. Craig Hampson
22. Gaby Lovobalavu
23. Josh Bassett
Tickets are still available for tomorrow's match and also for the vital round 21 Aviva Premiership visit of Northampton Saints on Sunday April 29.
To book seats visit the Ricoh Arena ticket office, go to www.wasps.co.uk/tickets or call 02476 786411.


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Following yesterday's massive announcement that the original girl gang (minus one…) are heading out on a massive stadium tour we thought we'd pay our own tribute here at The Monarch and dedicate this Friday night's Dirty Pop to the one and only SPICE GIRLS!
The main man Ryan Scott will be playing all their biggest anthems throughout the night plus loads of other pop bangers in between from the likes of Britney, Whitney, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars & loads more.
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Join us for Putnam Hop, where you can come and enjoy all that Putnam has to offer with food and drink specials at local restaurants, art displays, live music, and more.
We'll have kick things off at 6pm with an Ice Cream Social, featuring Tom's Ice Cream paired with our beer, and live music by Jeff Grable starting at 8pm! Stroll down to check out the community garden at Restoration Park Zanesville while you're here.
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\ Shenyang: outpatient half of the children to a small "cold" into a pneumonia
2017-09-07 10:55 Source: Shenyang Evening News Author: Wang Yu Zhe
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Early autumn season, the temperature fluctuated, many infants and young children are due to a cold, fever to the hospital. Recently, the Shenyang Evening News, reported that the media interviewed a number of large hospitals in the pediatrician, found pediatric clinics filled with children playing bottles. Shenyang Military Region General Hospital Department of Pediatrics Wei Bing told reporters, into the autumn began, pediatric clinics daily admissions of the number of people increased, compared with the previous two months increased by 34%. Which is the most obvious trend is the mycoplasma pneumonia in children. "If the doctor admits 100 children, more than half of them are mycoplasma pneumonia."
Yesterday, the reporter saw the children in the pediatric ward three-year-old children sweet (a pseudonym), sweet mother told reporters that the child after a cold, the family thought Ting Ting can be in the past, give the child simply eat some cold medicine, Days after the symptoms are serious, to the hospital a check is mycoplasma pneumonia. "This is not a case, there are 'quite' this idea a lot of parents." Wei Bing introduction, children with pneumonia is a pulmonary infectious diseases, clinical common disease, outpatient nearly 80% of children due to neglect treatment, small Cold "quite" became pneumonia.
Cold in the end can be quite, parents should pay attention to observe: First, the child fever at 38.5 ℃ or more, the mental state is not very good, frequent cough, people suffering from pneumonia, and these conditions to the hospital in time; if the child heating temperature Not high, mental state is better, cold to runny nose and sore throat-based, cold before a history of cold, these children can be temporarily observed at home, drink plenty of water, pay attention to rest, appropriate medication.
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Fifty years ago today, the first Mini rolled off the production line at Cowley, now called "Plant Oxford". For the first time in half a century that very car is returning to its birthplace for a celebration.
It's called "The Mini Minor". It sports a lustrous paint job - finished in Old English White – and a somewhat prescient registration number: 621 AOK. And now, it's coming home to Plant Oxford to mark its birthday in style.
Plant Oxford built 602,817 Minis from 1959 to 1968, before production was moved to Longbridge. Since 2001, more than 1.4 million new MINIs have been built at the production facility. In total, more than six million classic and new MINIs have been sold since the car first went on sale in 1959. You read that right. Six million.
BMW Group member of the Board of Management for Production, Frank-Peter Arndt, was on hand at Oxford to celebrate with the Plant.
"Anniversaries are always a wonderful opportunity to look back at the past," he said, "but on days like today, it's also good to look to the future. Therefore, our objective is absolutely clear: We are going to continue the success story of MINI and continue to strengthen it. Where is MINI going? Where will it be in 10, 20 or even another 50 years' time? Perhaps it's rather ambitious to look that far ahead, but one thing is certain, MINI is a brand not only with a great tradition, but also a fantastic future."
Dr Jürgen Hedrich, Plant Oxford's managing director, also did a little grandstanding: "Little did anyone know just how popular Sir Alec Issigonis's car for the people would be – or that half a century later it would be reborn as the MINI and once again be built in Oxford. This is a momentous day in the plant and car's history. Everyone at the plant is proud to be part of both the heritage and the future of this car."
In the same week as this milestone anniversary, independent publishing house Faber and Faber is launching a book dedicated to the incredible story of MINI.
"MINI: The True and Secret History of the Making of a Motorcar", by Simon Garfield, who actually met the people behind the scenes and gets the story of the design ingenuity and masterful marketing that spawned 50 years of success for MINI. (We're working on getting our hands on some now.)
Thousands of visitors from across the globe will also be celebrating MINI's 50th birthday at MINI United, which is being held at Silverstone in the UK on May 22-24. If you're interested, tickets are priced at just £35 for the full festival weekend. Children under 14 are admitted free.
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Former chairlady, KEMRI Board of Management Dr Lilian Apadet (right) treats a jigger infested leg of a pupil from Alupe Primary School during a medical camp organized by Hon. Mary Emaase Otucho (right), MP for Teso South Constituency together with KEMRI, NSSF, Ahadi Kenya Trust among other partners.
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WALPACK -- A program on the location of the original Pleasant Valley Methodist Episcopal Church and its accompanying cemetery will be the theme of a presentation and walk Sunday at 1 p.m.
WALPACK -- A program on the location of the original Pleasant Valley Methodist Episcopal Church and its accompanying cemetery will be the theme of a presentation and walk Sunday at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Walpack Historical Society, the program is free and open to the general public.
The program will be held at the church, located on Main Street in Walpack Center. Sharon Spangenberg plans to present a program outlining why the former Pleasant Valley Church was located within the boundaries of the cemetery itself and not across the road from the cemetery as had been previously believed. Following Spangenberg's presentation, a visit will be made to the cemetery where Spangenberg will also speak about the cemetery, its layout and show where she believes the location of the Pleasant Valley M.E. Church was.
In explaining why she undertook the research for this, Spangenberg says that she was asked by one of the society's trustees because discussions had taken place as to the actual location of this church for many years. Some local historians were of the firm belief that the church had been located across the road from the Walpack Center Cemetery on the east side of Mountain Road where there had been a foundation.
Several years ago, Spangenberg and others independently walked around the cemetery looking for church remains. Subsequently, each member of the small group reached the conclusion that the church was located at a site just south of the cemetery as stone ruins and a large flagstone were discovered in that area.
Spangenberg guesses that the writing that appeared in Snell's "History of Sussex County" (1881) may have caused confusion about the church location. Snell had written, "May 6, 1834, a notice issued to Joseph E. Edsall, Esq., clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, to the effect that on July 10, 1833, a meeting of 'a religious society and congregation of Christians' was held at the house of Joseph Fuller in Walpack, and that Timothy E. Shay, Isaac Losey, Ira Fuller, Robert Bell and Joseph Fuller were chosen trustees. May 17, 1834, Robert Bell conveyed to the society a deed for two lots of ground to be occupied for church and churchyard."
Continuing, Snell wrote that, "the church thus organized what was known as the Pleasant Valley Methodist Episcopal Church, having a location in the neighborhood of what is now known as Walpack Center. Services had been held for some time previous to 1833 in the houses of Methodists thereabout, and until 1837 such convenient places continued to be used. In the year named, a house of worship, built of stone and completed mainly by volunteered labor, occupied the property set apart for that purpose by Robert Bell.
"Previous to 1837, the graveyard was laid out. It is still used, but the old church has been replaced by a more imposing edifice, set upon high ground near the village. The first person buried in that graveyard was the wife of Isaac Losey, who died in 1834." (This information is incorrect as the first known burial was for Eli Fuller, Sen'r who passed away Dec. 31, 1828, in his 62nd year. Also inscribed on the headstone is "Mary, d. July 1, 1840, aged 73 yrs. & 5 mos.")
As a means of resolving the discrepancy, Spangenberg researched and plotted deeds for the cemetery. Her research reflects that on May 17, 1834, Robert Bell conveyed a half-acre to the Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Walpack with the deed indicating that the property was on the southwest side of the public road leading down Great Flat Brook and noting specifically that it was "for the only use of a church and burying ground."
On June 4, 1875, 41 years after the first conveyance, Robert Bell (son) deeded a half-acre to the Trustees of the M.E. Church, noting it was to hold and possess the same for a burying ground. One of the call lines indicates that "to a corner of the church lot (3) along a line of the church lot." The deed also reads "the said parties of the second part and their successors in office shall hold and possess the same for a Burying Ground. But it is hereby expressly understood and this conveyance is so meant and intended to be that the parties of the second part shall fence the said lot and keep it in fence and if they shall abandon said premises in such manner it would revert to the first party." Spangenberg says that the language in the deed reflects that the two lots are contiguous and not separate lots as indicated in Snell's.
In 1909, Emmett H. Bell (grandson) deeded an additional acre to the Trustees of the M.E. Church to "hold and possess" the same for a cemetery. Despite the passage of so many years, however, it was not until May 25, 1920, that the Walpack Center Cemetery Association was incorporated. Following this, in 1922, a Plan of the Wallpack-Center Cemetery covering 1834-1921 was filed in the County Clerk's Office.
Spangenberg guesses that due to the length of time that passed between the two deeds and the writing of the 1881 book, it wasn't realized that it was father and son that deeded the property and that 41 years had lapsed between the two deeds leading to the confusion that the church was built on one lot and the cemetery on the other.
In supporting her conclusion, Spangenberg also notes that Amelia Stickney Decker, in "That Ancient Trail" wrote that Nicholas Tillman's house was located just south of the cemetery. According to the 1909 deed, the north corner of Nicholas Tillman's house was located southeast at a distance equivalent to almost 111 feet from the most southern part of the cemetery.
As for the Peasant Valley M.E. Church, little information appears to have survived. Spangenberg surmises that if the church was built as deeds reflect that it would have presented a picturesque view. Initially the congregation was served by circuit riding preachers and in later years by pastors who served several area congregations. One historian, writing in 1892, observed. "It was a substantial stone building which might have continued to this day had the location been satisfactory; but being half a mile from the village and needing to be remodeled for modern use, the people wisely determined to build a new one." But, as Spangenberg observes, when the Pleasant Valley Church was built, it was located in an active community but after the general store and post office moved to Walpack Center, gradually the commercial enterprises did as well and eventually Walpack Center replaced Pleasant Valley as the town center.
It's taken 137 years to correct misinformation that appeared in Snell's in 1881 relative to the location of the Pleasant Valley M.E Church. But fully confident that she has solved the location of the Pleasant Valley M.E. Church, Spangenberg will present documented facts as well as a visit to the gravesite of one of the earliest burials in the ancient cemetery, located in close proximity to where the church is guessed to have been situated so many years ago.
Jennie Sweetman is the history columnist for the New Jersey Herald. She may be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sharon Spangenberg may be contacted at email@example.com.
Editor's Note: The�presentation and walk about the original Pleasant Valley Methodist Episcopal Church and its accompanying cemetery will be held Sunday, August 19. The date was incorrect above and has been updated.


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text: Thinkstock Share: Youth Employment Preparation Program Youth Employment Preparation Program (YEP) The essence of the Youth Employment Preparation (YEP) Program is to provide real-life workplace training and employment opportunities to the youth of the Canadian Armed Forces members and Canadian Armed Forces support personnel posted in Europe. YEP aims to assist youth - between the age of 15 and 24 who are pursuing full-time studies – gain the knowledge, skills and experience to make a successful transition into the labour market. YEP moves the youth through a 4-step program: ELIGIBILITY Dependents of Canadian Forces members and Canadian Forces sponsored support personnel stationed in Europe; Between 15-24 years old (youth MUST be 16 by the start of the work term and can work only up to their 24th birthday); and Currently enrolled in full-time studies for the current school year and returning to full-time studies for the following school year. The students can be enrolled in full-time studies in Canada, abroad or by distance. Exceptions to these criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 2018-2019 REGISTRATION is now closed Here is the recording of the information session held on October 16th, 2018. Click here for our detailed information package and registration form. Please contact our Employment, Education and Training programs Coordinator for additional information.