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A wolf is part of the dog family.
It is a wild dog.
Wolves live in groups called packs.
They eat meat and hunt for food.
Wolves are found in different parts of the world.
The wolf is the largest member of the canine (say kay-nine), or dog, family. Domestic dogs and wolves are related because they share a common ancestor, now extinct. Wolves are wild dogs.
There are two kinds of wolf, red and grey. There are many subspecies (related groups) of each. Confusion sometimes arises because some are known by several names, depending on where they live. For example, the grey wolf is also the gray wolf, the timber wolf and the common wolf.
Wolves can survive in a variety of climates, from the frozen Arctic to hot desert areas. They are intelligent animals.
The largest kinds are almost a metre tall at the shoulder and weigh over 75kg, and the smallest kind weigh about 10kg. Its tail is about one quarter of a wolf's total length. Their bodies have narrow chests and powerful back and legs, which helps them cover great distances at about 10km per hour, and 40km per hour during a chase. Wolves have powerful senses of smell, sight and hearing. They have two layers of fur: short fur close to the skin for warmth, and an outer layer of longer, coarse hair that repels water and dirt. Fur colours vary greatly according to the species (kind) of wolf and its habitat. Their feet are quite large, which enables them to walk on a variety of ground surfaces. Their toes are slightly webbed, which allows them to walk on snow.
Wolves live in large family groups groups called a pack, and each pack has a territory in which they live and hunt. In general a pack is led by one breeding pair, the alpha male and alpha female. The alphas lead the pack on the hunt for prey, select a territory, and choose a place for a den. They are also the only breeding pair. A den is usually in a cave, or under a rocky cliff, or in holes in the ground sheltered by bushes and trees. Wolves mark their territory with the scent of their urine (pee) and by scratching the ground. In large packs, there will be a pair that are in effect second in command, known as the beta pair, who lead when the alpha pair is absent. If an alpha wolf is killed, the beta takes over. The alpha pair are the first to feed after a kill, although wolves rarely fight over food.
Wolves are famous for their howling. They howl to communicate with other wolves: when they are calling them for a hunt, when a wolf has been separated from its pack, when a pack member dies, to establish a pack's territory. Pack members recognise each other's voices. When a pack member is lost, the pack howls together to guide it home. For safety reasons, wolves howl in a number of pitches and tones so that it is hard to work out how many wolves are in the pack. Wolves also make whimpering noises, barks and growls.
A pack hunts together, although a wolf may hunt alone. Working together, a pack can bring down a much larger animal, and can use different strategies. They eat most of the kill, and do not need to eat every day. Prey animals vary according to where the wolves live, but animals such as deer, moose, beavers, hares and rabbits are eaten. This is part of a food web : herbivores eat plants, and carnivores eat those animals. This ensures the strongest of the prey animals survive, as predators kill the weaker ones.
Life cycle
About 60 days after mating with the alpha male, the alpha female, and in some cases the beta female also, gives birth (usually in summer) to 5 or 6 pups, but can be as many as 12. The pups are born blind and deaf and feed on their mother's milk. They stay in the den with their mother for a few weeks before starting to leave the den for longer periods of time to play and fight together, and gradually join the pack at about three months of age.
Information about some kinds of wolf
Grey Wolf
The grey (or gray, timber or common) wolf is found in North America, parts of Asia and Europe. They are the largest of the wolves, a bit bigger than a German shepherd dog. In winter a grey wolf's fur is thick and fluffy, but it sheds some fur in warmer months. They have short ears, small paws and long tails. They have large, strong teeth. Grey wolves are close to a metre tall at the shoulder, 1.4 to 2 metres long from nose to the tip of the tail, and can weigh 25 - 59 kilograms. Males are heavier and taller than females.
Arctic Wolf
They are almost completely white, and most are found in Alaska, Greenland and Canada. The outer layer of fur gets thicker as winter approaches. This thick waterproof layer means the animals stay warm even in the most bitter cold. To further adapt to their cold habitat, their ears are smaller than those of other wolves, which helps regulate their temperature. Their paws are thickly padded for greater grip on the permanently frozen ground. They can use stored body fat for survival, so need to eat less often than other wolves. Prey includes muskoxen and caribou, both large animals that require a pack to hunt together. The large prey cannot be eaten in one go, but will last several days, so members of the pack remain with it to protect it from other hungry carnivores.
Red wolf
Many have a reddish coat, although many are mostly brown. They have white fur around the muzzle, and quite large ears. They were once found right across southeast United States. Small groups are found in the USA in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and now re-introduced into North Carolina and South Carolina from three islands where breeding populations have been established. It is believed that the red wolf often hunts alone, more than in a pack. As a result, they mostly eat small animals such as mice, rats, rabbits and raccoons. When hunting in a pack they can bring down deer, and sometimes cattle, which has brought them into conflict with ranchers.
Indian wolf
Found in the open lands of India, in areas that are hot desert, their reddish colour and small size make them mistaken for foxes. In the hot climate in which they live, their coats are thinner and shorter than that of other wolves. The Indian wolf rarely howls, probably because they are not as territorial as other wolves. They mostly hunt alone and their diet is small animals such as rodents and rabbits. The birth of pups coincides with the rainy season, which is a time of extra food. The mother has several dens and moves the pups often.
Himalayan wolf
Similar in appearance to Indian wolves, these wolves are found in some parts of India in Jammu and Kashmir, and in Nepal and the foothills of the Himalayas, as well as parts of China and Mongolia. They were thought to be Indian wolves, but scientific tests have proved that although closely related, they are a separate subspecies. Packs are small and territories large, so they are not very territorial. They feed on small animals, and the young of larger animals.
Ethiopian wolf, also known as the Abyssinian wolf
They look quite like foxes or jackals, with long legs and a longer, more pointed muzzle than other wolves. Their tail is shorter and thicker, and their ears more pointed. Colours are reds, browns and some white. They are found in Ethiopia, in Africa, in only a few places. Rodents and other small animals form the main part of their diet. They do live in packs, but they hunt alone. Different to other wolves, pairs besides the alpha and beta females breed, and will mate with males not in the pack. Also different is the fact that males stay with the pack in which they were born, and the young females move to another pack.
Conservation Status and Threats
Grey wolves are classified as Vulnerable. In North America the wolf was almost extinct, but attempts are being made to protect them in National Parks. As well as loss of habitat, a big threat to the wolves comes from people who hunt and kill wolves because they aren't willing to share the environment with these animals.
Arctic wolves are classified as of 'Least Concern'. They are not threatened.
Red wolves are classified as Critically Endangered, one reason being the fact that they kill cattle and are in turn killed by farmers. Some suffer from fatal heartworm infestations and attempts are being made to prevent this.
Indian wolves are classified as Endangered. They are known to attack humans on occasion, and there is an ancient myth that they steal small children. In a country where so many people are very poor, it is difficult to get funds to conserve an animal that people fear.
Himalayan wolves are classified as Critically Endangered, with only about 350 left in the wild.
Ethiopian wolves are classified as Critically Endangered, with less than 500 left in the wild. They are protected by law, but it is very difficult to enforce this. The wolves are hunted and killed. They have also been affected by a fatal animal disease called rabies.
Read about the various grey wolf species


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For information on applying for school place in September 2019 visit the Wokingham Borough Council website.
- Applications for September 2019 open on 13 November 2018.
- Apply for an infant or primary school place on the Citizens Portal school admissions website for the 2019 to 2020 school year.
- Applications need to be submitted by 15 January 2019.
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In my opinion chill out as a genre is quite a blasé generalisation. In reality it's in the ear of the beholder and various people can listen to completely different vibes to relax. Therefore, I thought it would be interesting to ask Kirsty to compile a selection of tracks she likes to play when chilling out. The result I think you'll agree is more than apt for our blog.
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Since 2009, Enertech Search Partners has been a valued partner to some of the most compelling emerging technology companies and the brightest business leaders in the new global cleantech economy. By working within a handful of specific market segments, such as smart grid, energy efficiency, distributed energy, cleanweb, sustainability, and the Internet of Things, we maximize our deep understanding of the unique drivers that shape these markets. We are committed to representing only the top percentile of talent in the space and acting as lasting career allies with these passionate individuals. This approach to our highly specialized talent acquisition services makes us trusted advisers to executives in disruptive energy markets around the world.
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Move Well. Lift Heavy. Breathe Hard.
CrossFit at its core is constantly varied functional movement performed at high intensity. Members will run, row, bike, squat, jump, climb, pull, push, and lift scaled to each individual's fitness level in infinite combinations and rep schemes.
No matter what your fitness level, it is imperative that your mobility allows you to move well technically through lifting and gymnastic movements. Warmups, drills, workouts, and cool downs will reflect this. Every member at 150 Bay CrossFit will become proficient in the snatch and clean and jerk (we'll do each of these at least once per week in class). We will squat, deadlift, and bench heavy once a week. And we will train aerobically in all 3 energy systems!
Programming and Explanation
Andre Crews is a life long fitness enthusiast and has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2012. In his own personal journey, he has played football, practiced Tae Kwon Do, competed in Endurance races (Men's Health Urbanathalon, Tough Mudder, Super Spartan Race, and Brooklyn Half Marathon), trained in parkour, and competed in CrossFit competitions. In his personal training career Andre has coached a wide spectrum of clientele: CrossFit Games Athlete Maria Vulcano, current and former professional athletes, military and first responders, brides to be, pregnant women, senior citizens, the obese, physical therapy patients and those rehabbing injuries, high stress professionals, those just looking to get in better shape, and even other personal trainers! Through all of these experiences, Andre has mastered the art of writing, demonstrating, and teaching workouts that are fun and challenging enough for SWAT team member, yet scalable to a 70 year old retiree with a bad hip. Andre is also a Certified Coach through Nutrition Precision. Members will not only get exciting and effective workouts, they will also get advice and guidance on healthy eating practices!
150 Bay CrossFit will create and foster a community where members are more than scannable ID cards. Through hard work and physical achievement, members will experience true camaraderie in which they become a family: pushing each other and striving everyday to be better than the day before. And social events like barbecues, movie nights, karaoke, and dance parties will strengthen the bond in less sweaty settings (with the exception of the dance parties).


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29 November 2011: AG's opinion in case C-453/10 Pereničová and Perenič
As you might have heard this was a busy week for me, therefore I'm a bit behind with news regarding European consumer law. I'll try to catch up with most of it this weekend, though. Firstly, on the day of my PhD defense the Advocate General Trstenjak gave an opinion in the case C-453/10 concerning interpretation of provisions of two consumer directives: Directive 93/13 on unfair contract terms and Directive 2005/29 on unfair commercial practices.
The opinion is not available in English yet, but let me translate for you the most important findings thereof. It concerned a following factual situation. A Slovakian company SOS (which is not a bank) grants consumer credits on the basis of standard contract terms. A married couple Perenič took out a credit of 4979 EUR which was to be paid back in 32 monthly rates of ca 199 EUR. The 33rd monthly rate, the last one, was supposed to be equal to the loaned amount, i.e. 4979 EUR. As a result the married couple was to return 11.352 EUR. The company indicated a yearly interest rate of 48,63%, however, due to court's calculations the yearly interest rate in practice was equal to 58,76%. When they were calculating the interest rate the company didn't take into account an additional payment for granting the credit which was 83 EUR. The concluded credit agreement has a few provisions that may be deemed to be unfair towards the consumers. The married couple was in delay with payments of one of the instalments, and the company demanded payment of penalty (209 EUR) from them. The consumers then started proceedings to avoid the consumer credit contract.
The national court was questioning whether the consumer credit agreement contained unfair contract terms and what influence that would have on the binding force of the contract. The questions raised were as follows:
1. Does the aim of consumer protection of unfair contract terms directive require that the contract is declared void upon stating that it contains unfair contract terms in case such a solution would be more beneficial to a consumer?
2. Is the fact that the service provider indicates a lower than factual yearly interest rate to the consumer an unfair commercial practice based on the provisions of the unfair commercial practices directive? If it is an unfair commercial practice does it influence the binding force of the consumer contract (taking into account interests of the consumer) and the unfairness test conducted on the basis of unfair contract terms directive?
The Advocat General Trstenjak considering the first question, reminded that art. 6 of the Directive on unfair contract terms states that an unfair contract term is 'not binding' on the consumer. She reminds that this means that the provision doesn't lose its binding force for the service provider (it's voidable, and not void) (Par. 49). Furthermore, the Directive states that
"the contract shall continue to bind the parties upon those terms if it is capable of continuing in existence without the unfair terms"
This seems to suggest that an unfairness of a contract term results only in its voidability, and the rest of the contract remains in force as long as the disproportion encumbering the consumer was removed. It has been previously argued by AG Tizzano in case Ynos (C-302/04) that this interpretation is in favour of consumers since it prevents the consumer to be bound by an unfavourable contractual term, but it doesn't protect the service provider, for whom removal of one or more contractual provisions might be disadvantageous and might raise his interest in avoidance of the whole contract. Other interpretation (automatic voidness of the whole contract) would weaken consumer protection. (Par. 50) Therefore, the Member States are not bound to proclaim the whole contract void in case of recognizing an unfair contract term within it. (Par. 51) The whole contract should be, however, declared void if it cannot exist without the avoided contract term. (Par. 52) The test whether the contract could exist without the unfair contract term could be conducted based on subjective (taking into account consumer's interests in avoiding the whole contract) or objective criteria (whether the contract is objectively still able to be performed). (Par. 54) The AG Trstenjak states that it's the objective criteria that should be applied by court. (Par. 56, 68) She bases her conclusion on the linguistic interpretation of the contract (Par. 58), since the formulation of Art. 6 suggests that avoidance of the whole contract should be exceptional. This conclusion is also supported by Art. 22 of the Directive which again seems to refer to the objective crtieria (Par. 59). Additionally, the aim of the Directive is to restore the balance between the contractual parties by removing from the contract unfair contract terms and not to avoid contracts that contain unfair contract terms. (Par. 63) According to AG Trstenjak taking into account only consumer's interests in deciding whether the whole contract should be avoided would lead to granting the consumer with a more beneficial position than the one that equal parties usually have on the market. That was not the aim of the Directive. There is no reason to release the consumer from all his contractual obligations, that he took upon himself voluntarily and while being well-informed thereabout. (Par. 65) However, pursuant to Art. 8 of the Directive, Member States may provide for more consumer protection in their national laws (minimum harmonisation). This means that Member States may also decide to proclaim the whole contract void in case it contains an unfair contract term and avoidance of the whole contract is more beneficial for consumers. (Par. 71-72)
Summing up, Member States don't have to declare the whole contract void in case it contains an unfair contract term and avoidance of the whole contract would be more beneficial to consumers, but they are free to do so.
Answering the second question, AG Trstenjak first mentions that professionally offering consumer credits is a 'commercial practice' regulated by the Directive on unfair commercial practices, since it relates to a sale of goods and services, i.e. financial services (art. 2 (d) Directive). (Par. 80) However, as AG states further Directive 2005/29 does not have any consequences as far as the binding of a contract term (and the contract itself) that might be seen as an unfair commercial practice is concerned. This might be evaluated only on the basis of Directive 93/13. (Par. 83-84) Therefore, the AG concludes that, in general, provisions of the Directive 2005/29 might not be used in the national proceedings at hand. (Par. 86) However, the AG then mentions that even if the provisions of the Directive 2005/29 may not have specific legal consequences in a given situation, they should be taken into account in interpretation of other legal acts protecting consumers, since they are interrelated, and Directive 2005/29 is in a certain way a general regulation in comparison with Directive 93/13. (Par. 88-89) Taken this into account AG Trstenjak assesses whether the fact that the service provider gave a lower estimate of a yearly interest rate than the real one to the consumer should be seen as an unfair commercial practice. The AG considers it to be a misleading commercial practice, since it influences consumer's decision to conclude a contract by giving him false information regarding an essential contractual element. (Par. 96) The average consumer is perceived as collecting offers of many potential credit providers and as making a decision on with whom to conclude a credit agreement based on comparison of their offers, including costs involved therewith. (Par. 99) The yearly interest rate should be seen as part of the contract's price. (Par. 97) As a result, the real amount of the yearly interest rate should be seen as an essential information when concluding a credit contract without which a consumer would usually not be able to take a reasonable transactional decision. Misleading him as to this information has to act as to his detriment. (Par. 101) Therefore, it should be considered to be an unfair commercial practice. (Par. 103) It doesn't matter either whether the service provider acted with due professional diligence when calculating the yearly interest rate. (Par. 106) The fact that misleading information given in the contract constitutes an unfair commercial practice doesn't automatically lead to a conclusion that such a contractual provision is an unfair contract term. To the contrary, the general unfairness test still needs to be conducted. (Par. 121, 125-126) However, the fact that there has been an unfair commercial practice recognized may be taken into account when assessing unfairness, based on art. 4 of the Directive 93/13 according to which all circumstances attending the conclusion of the contract are to be taken into account. (Par. 123-125)
Summing up, indicating in a consumer credit contract a yearly interest rate that is lower than the factual one constitutes an unfair commercial practice. It doesn't automatically mean that such a provision in the contract should be considered unfair, but this assessment should be taken into account by the national court when it conducts the unfairness test (as a circumstance attending the conclusion of the contract).


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Community Grown:
At Golden Well, farming has always been about cultivating community. This year, we're inviting more people to get involved at the farm with hopes to get back to the roots of what agriculture represents in both community and connection to the Earth. We believe that healthy food is a human right and want to see people well fed and better able to connect with where their food comes from. There's something about being able to grow your own food that can greatly enrich the human experience. And, growing food in community with practices that are mindful of the environment, makes that experience even more rewarding.
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We're inspired by the community gardens of Southern France, and agriculture from days of old, where neighbors work the same plot of land together, sharing in the harvest and community meals. It wasn't long ago that whole villages got together to scythe the fields in community, to gather the apple harvest and press at the shared village press, to share harvest meals and celebrate the gifts of the land. Most of today's agriculture is subsidized in some way, giving a false economic impression of what really goes into growing healthy food and separating us from the power that food has to unite both earth and human.
We want to bring the uniting power of food back to our culture and the power to grow it back to the people. We want to connect folks to the land where their food grows and to each other in meaningful, celebratory ways. We invite you to join us in this pursuit.


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I heard about The Moth before I moved to Louisville, but it wasn't until Louisville started hosting monthly storySLAMs at Headliners that I really got hooked.
Because Gabe is a regular Moth host at the live event, I have been to most of the story nights. We were at the very first one, we've been to both the GrandSLAMs, and tonight, we'll go to our last Louisville Moth for a while.
After almost three years of the Moth, I know the rules, and I know the faces and names of the regular storytellers. You can always count on a good story (usually on topic) from them, and I love learning a little more about the regulars. But it's exciting when the host pulls a new storyteller's name out of the tote bag. And when a new person tells a really, really good story (and maybe even wins on their first night)? I love that.
I love the anonymous mini-stories the hosts read between the real stories. I love seeing someone I know at their first Moth and hearing about how much they loved it on their way out. I love hearing how far people drove, just to come to this one event, and telling them all the places in town they should go before they leave the next day. I love trying to think of my own story to share, but prefer to sell you t-shirts, mugs, and answer your questions as volunteer.
I did get up there once to tell a story. There are some things I feel like I need to try a few more times to really know whether I like them or not (like paragliding off a mountain). I do not have to ever tell another story at the Moth. Yikes (you CAN see people in the audience, despite the lights. No features, but you can tell there are people out there. That's enough to make me shake).
Boston has three monthly Moth events (Boston, Cambridge, Somerset), so if I need to hear some live stories, I'm set. But I will not know all those storytellers. I will not know the volunteers, the hosts, and the producer. For me, the Moth has meant the Louisville StorySLAM, and I will miss knowing what I'm doing the last Tuesday night of the month.


text: Diet Plans Other Diets Print Review: Veestro Vegetarian Weight Loss Plan Prepared Meals for Those Following a Plant-Based Diet By Malia Frey Updated February 24, 2018 Product Disclosure Courtesy of Veestro More in Diet Plans Other Diets Low-Carb Diets In the past, dieters looking for a vegetarian or vegan weight loss plan were not left with many choices. But today, plant-based diets have become almost commonplace, giving consumers many more options if searching a service to get their diet meals delivered. Veestro is a company founded in 2012 which specializes in the delivery of meals that are not only 100 percent plant-based but are also organic, non-GMO, and chef-prepared in Los Angeles. Veestro Meals for Weight Loss Veestro delivers meals throughout the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska) which are cooked fresh in California and then frozen and shipped in dry ice via FedEx Ground. No preservatives are used in any Veestro products. Veestro customers can either purchase meals à la carte or buy meal packs designed around specific nutritional goals. Among the options are a gluten-free meal pack, a high-protein meal pack, and several designed specifically for weight loss. The weight loss packs are designed around the three-, five-, and seven-day programs, each of which is based on 1,200 calories per day diet. Among them: The three-day pack includes 18 meals and six juices delivered every two weeks. For this program, you will need to shop for and prepare your own meals four days a week. The cost of the program is $209 every two weeks.The five-day pack includes 30 meals delivered every two weeks. Two days each week, you will need to shop for and prepare your own meals. The cost of the program is $279 every two weeks.The seven-day pack includes 42 meals delivered every two weeks. The cost of the program is $349 every two weeks. Pros and Cons of the Veestro Plan Veestro is a very good meal delivery service whether you are trying to lose weight or simply improve the quality of your diet. If you are aiming to slim down, the program is simple and tasty enough to appeal to even non-vegetarian dieters. Several positive features stand out if you are considering Veestro. Veestro meals are delicious. Even for a meat-eater like myself, I found the meals to be exceptionally satisfying. The soba noodles with peanut sauce had enough body and flavor to make you forget that it was entirely meat-free. Clearly, some items are better than others, but, on the whole, the meals were full of flavor and anything but skimpy.The nutritional labeling was clear and detailed. Moreover, the ingredient list was short and simple enough so that you could begin to plan your own meals around the same ingredients (a big plus if you want to teach yourself good eating habits).The process was simple and transparent. When buying a Veestro plan, the company provides the cost of every meal and every program up front. This (uncommon) transparency allows you to calculate the cost of your meals so that you keep well within your budget. As for the downside, there are a few factors to consider. The shipment was messy. While it didn't affect the quality of the food, the appearance of the food as I opened the box was disappointing. The packaging was sloppy, and many of the plastic containers were either cracked or completely broken. Several of the cellophane coverings were torn, and, when I tucked into my Tuscan calzone, I had to pick through pieces of plastic. Because the food was delivered frozen, the food itself wasn't hurt, but it was nevertheless a bit of downer.The reheating instructions are not always a snap. While most diet delivery meals are microwavable, not all Veestro meals can be prepared in this way. Some need to be thawed in advance, while others have to be reheated in the oven. While you may rightly argue that "real" food can't always be nuked, people expecting a meal-in-a-minute may be let down a bit. The Verdict Overall, I liked Veestro. The food quality was good, the online ordering process was simple, and there were no hidden costs. And, even though the packages arrived in bad shape, the meals themselves did not suffer. In the end, Veestro a great option for vegans or vegetarians wanting to slim down or even non-vegetarians wanting a unique way to break up the monotony of their weight loss program. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Looking to lose weight? Our nutrition guide can help you get on the right track. Sign up and get yours! Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading


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HELLO AND WELCOME, It has been a long time since we updated our site, and since our last update almost everything has changed. First, as the title denotes, we are back close to home in the U.S. Please take a closer look to see the other changes. I hope to hear from you., and thank you for visiting. Neil
Dear Family and Friends, We are both happy to be back in the United States. Although leaving Germany meant leaving many dear freinds in Schweinfurt, we look forward to catching up with freinds and family whom we have missed over the last four years.
Lorie and I have moved into a quite large house on an exclusive golf course here in Augusta. No not the master's course, but we do have a lovely view of the 18th green. Anyway, our house is way too large for just the two of us, so once our furniture comes, we look forward to your visit.
Currently, at work, I am in research and development at the Army's Signal Center. Lorie is teaching some classes to soldiers on financial readiness as she looks for a job similar to her Human Resource Manager job in Germany.
Just prior to returning to the US, we took a week long cruise on a 51 foot sailboat through the Ionian Sea. Starting in Corfu, Lorie, the ship Captain, and I went around many small islands surrounding Greece. It was quite beautiful with underwater caves and small villages. Soon I hope to post the pictures. As we settle into our house, the memories of this trip will have to tide our traveling urge, at least for the short term.
We hope to see you soon,
Neil and Lorie
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about the treatment
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Helsby restaurant owner fined for food hygiene offences
10 October 2017The owner of an Indian restaurant in Helsby has been fined a total of £5,170 for food hygiene offences.
Mr Abul Kashem (41) pleaded guilty to six offences under food safety and hygiene legislation concerning the Helsby Spice, 201 Chester Road, Helsby, when he appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Thursday 5 October 2017.
The court heard that during an inspection at the Helsby premises officers found poor standards of cleanliness and accumulations of food debris.
There were contamination risks, kitchen equipment in a poor condition, chicken left out overnight covered with newspaper, dirty surfaces, problems with pest control and issues with food temperature control in the fridge.
The magistrates took account of Mr Kashem's difficult financial circumstances by fining him only for the most serious offence; leaving cooked chicken out overnight covered in newspaper.
As a result of the food safety offence committed, Mr Kashem, of Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester was ordered to pay a total of £5,170, consisting of a £3,350 fine,£1,650 prosecution costs, and a court surcharge of £170.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Karen Shore said: "Food Safety Officers from our Regulatory Services Team work proactively to help business owners comply with legislation and meet hygiene standards. The poor standards in this restaurant could have had serious consequences but the safety of customers must be the top priority for any food business.
"If financial problems begin to affect the safety of your customers, it may be better to consider closure, rather than put health and business reputation at risk.
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Did anyone hear Mitt Romney's gaffe earlier? Pundits on Twitter are already breaking it down. Will it hurt his polling numbers? Was it better or worse than Obama's "private sector" gaffe last week? As for what Romney actually said, it was... well... it was something to do with firefighters, policemen, and... uh... Wisconsin, maybe? Or firing people. Or something. Honestly, I have no idea.
Obviously, about two minutes of trawling through Google will rectify my ignorance. But before I go do that, let's stop and take a second to think about how silly this whole exercise is.
Romney's apparent gaffe can't hurt him if nobody knows what it was. And yet, here I am, a guy with a Twitter feed composed entirely of Washington cognoscenti and political commentators, a guy who works in the office of a fairly notable politician, and a guy who habitually refreshes the New York Times homepage, and I don't have the first idea what even happened. In fact, I always learn about this sort of thing way after the fact, weeks later, as the actual statement is slowly being rendered into meaningless mush by the relentless churning of the he-said-she-said commentary machine.
Obviously it's always dangerous to generalize from personal, anecdotal experience. I could be a fluke here. But I doubt it. These things always seem make a very big splash in a pretty shallow pond. And I think the point is instructive: it's good to remember that if you're politically aware enough to talk about politics, you probably far outstrip the average voter. The last couple of years have seen a lot of debate about the power of economic fundamentals to drive elections, as compared to campaign ephemera. It's a point I find convincing--not because politicians' arguments aren't compelling or their gaffes aren't damning, but because "what Mitt Romney said today" is not something most people know or care about. By way of comparison, you don't have to watch CNN to know the economy is bad.


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Relationship Realness #2: Belonging & Undeserving
Royal Integrity brings us the second poetic chapter from Kayssie K's crazy journey of self-destruction, self-hatred and redemption. We follow the story of first love, and how, by accident, a boy taught a writer to love and respect herself. Although, he probably regretted that choice afterwards... Each entry will feature original diary entries written during the relationship, and to understand each piece better, check out the author's note.
Belonging & Undeserving
Words by Kayssie K.
I can't afford to include you in my future.
I cannot build my dreams around a person anymore.
Last time I did, they contorted my dreams into living nightmares.
I've had too many friends turn into enemies,
press on my wounds,
And rip the flesh underneath my skin.
So, I'm sorry if I cannot offer you all of me,
There's barely enough for me already.
I'm sorry, I'm like this.
I cannot spill my heart to you underneath the stars without quaking,
I cannot look into your eyes
without feeling like I'm under attack.
I cannot carry your legacy,
I do not care for it!
It has never been my wish,
and I'd hate to deceive myself
by saying "I will" just to keep you.
I refuse to punish us for being ourselves.
All these things make me unfit to love you.
You deserve better than scintillas; a whole.
And me being weak,
And undeserving,
I will always be insufficient.
If I could, I'd fix myself just for you.
I'd put my pieces back together just for you.
But I can't...
And I'm trying...
And it's not working.
I'm just coming up short
and unworthy every time,
And I know no apology will ever suffice.
I fear the day you hear me tell you this.
What if you think I'm lying?
What if you think I'm being stupid or lazy?
Worst of all, what if you agree or don't listen...
Author's Note
This was the second stage of my disintegration. I've fallen in love, I've accepted it, you'd think the battle is over. However, during this era in time, I start to realise the holes in our union. We were like pieces of a puzzle, both of the sky, with matching limbs and pits, but we just didn't fit properly. We valued things differently. I had issues with opening up and gender roles imposed along with his culture. I wasn't okay with the idea of being married or having kids like everyone else did. It became very apparent to me that I just wasn't going to cut it! Ever! Not for him at least. I was called things, forced out of my skin, I'd never felt the urge to be someone else until then.
However, that's when I realised that to fit isn't to belong. I had no business contorting myself to fit someone else's expectations, I am not a funambulist. I realised that I deserved more than living my life trying to fit the shoes of his dreams and he certainly deserved his dreams. It didn't mean that I was any less desirable just the way I was. It just meant that I wasn't the one he was looking for. I hope that you all come to a realisation that you cannot be perfect for everyone. Everyone has a flavour, and some mouths just won't be able handle you, simple.
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For the second year in a row since the recession hit, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will fore-go any type of Christmas celebration, heaven forbid they be caught looking to rich with the holiday spirit. Some say the bank this year is going so far as to prohibit its employees from throwing their own parties as well.
With executive compensation approaching sky-high levels - the company announced a profit of $3.19 billion and half of that is marked for employee bonuses - now is not the time to be caught dancing around a diamond-encrusted Christmas tree.
"The last thing they want are pictures showing up of lavish parties while everyone is talking about their paying lavish bonuses," Steven Hall, managing director of the executive compensation shop Steven Hall & Partners LLC told Crains. "This is just not the time to be flaunting it."
And with sites like Gawker keeping a close eye on any employees caught doing so, it's probably best to lay low for a few days and snuggle up with a loved one, some holiday spirit, and a boatload of bonus cash. After all, noone said anything about New Years Eve.


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Strangeways is a rowdy irreverent 3 piece power trio, featuring Kevin Toll on guitar, Steve Palmer on drums and Jordan Jarosky on the bass. Their home grown Livingston, MT sound is aptly referred to as Non-genre. They fill the night with electrified Americana (Electricana) sounds riddled with songs of outlaws, whiskey and women. A great mix of original music compliments their range of songs from Johnny Cash to Bob Dylan, Prince to Husker du, Jimi Hendrix to Hank Williams III, and everything in between.
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We love this holiday almost as much as we loved the 90s, so in honor of both we've rounded up some fabulous throwback costumes based on our favorite 90s style icons! So if you're in need of a last minute cute costume or want to change your previous idea, we've got you covered.
Hope you have a fabulous and fashionable Halloween!
1. Classic 90s it-girl, Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell. All you need is a cute crop top, floral mini skirt, giant plastic earrings that only your Barbie would wear, cut-off sweatshirt (remember those?) and a whole lot of hairspray. Oh and don't forget an oversized cell phone to round out the look.
2. THE SPICE GIRLS, no other words are needed. If you and your friends are looking for a fun group costume, go with the Spice Girls. You each get to dress up as your favorite Spice Girl from the past. Our favorite (no shocker) was always Posh and we still think Victoria Beckham is the greatest.
3. If its a couples costume you are after, look no further than the most adorable couple of the 90s (or ever) Cory and Topanga from Boy Meets World. Even though we spent most of our time watching the show wondering why the creators thought to name her Topanga, we couldn't deny that she had the best hair and boyfriend on TV. For this costume all you will need is a pair of doc martans (with socks), jean vest with white top, patterned skirt (butterflies encouraged) and your soulmate. Sounds easy enough..... Oh and a long honey blonde wig unless you're walking around with the worlds greatest hair (so that narrows it down to Topanga and Jennifer Aniston).
3. So this is our super secret sister costume...but I guess we can share it with you all. Ever since we saw Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, we have been planning on this costume for Halloween. For the best BFF (yikes...this really is a 90s post) costume go to your local thrift store and hunt down some metallic mini dresses, slip on heels, sparkly jewelry, and as much pink fuzz as you can find (boa's are acceptable). Make sure to order the "business woman's special" before you go out and pack post-its in your purse to prove you invented them.
4. Now for the queen bee of the 90s, Cher Horowitz from Clueless! This is one of our favorite movies and a guaranteed best dressed costume because everybody loves Clueless. Find your best plaid mini skirt and best gal pals to dress as Dionne and Tai. For the look, platform ankle strap heels, knee high socks, headbands, and matching plaid blazers will pull the outfit together. Just don't be caught dead without your new designer handbag and flip phone...AS IF!
5. And finally...we save the best for last. They aren't a 90s duo specifically but who cares because they have always been our favorite sister duo. Mary-Kate and Ashley, of course! These girls dominated the 90s tween-style with platform heels, cardigans, patterned shift dresses, butterfly clips, and crimped hair. We copied every style trend they did (the good and the bad). So if you plan on dressing up with your look-alike sister and best friend this weekend, channel your best MK&A from either the past or the present.


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Global transcriptome and gene regulation network for secondary metabolite biosynthesis of tea plant Camellia sinensis
Global transcriptome and gene regulation network for secondary metabolite biosynthesis of tea plant Camellia sinensis - Download this document for free, or read online. Document in PDF available to download.
BMC Genomics
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Plant genomics
BackgroundMajor secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, caffeine, and theanine, are important components of tea products and are closely related to the taste, flavor, and health benefits of tea. Secondary metabolite biosynthesis in Camellia sinensis is differentially regulated in different tissues during growth and development. Until now, little was known about the expression patterns of genes involved in secondary metabolic pathways or their regulatory mechanisms. This study aimed to generate expression profiles for C. sinensis tissues and to build a gene regulation model of the secondary metabolic pathways.
ResultsRNA sequencing was performed on 13 different tissue samples from various organs and developmental stages of tea plants, including buds and leaves of different ages, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots. A total of 43.7 Gbp of raw sequencing data were generated, from which 347,827 unigenes were assembled and annotated. There were 46,693, 8446, 3814, 10,206, and 4948 unigenes specifically expressed in the buds and leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots, respectively. In total, 1719 unigenes were identified as being involved in the secondary metabolic pathways in C. sinensis, and the expression patterns of the genes involved in flavonoid, caffeine, and theanine biosynthesis were characterized, revealing the dynamic nature of their regulation during plant growth and development. The possible transcription factor regulation network for the biosynthesis of flavonoid, caffeine, and theanine was built, encompassing 339 transcription factors from 35 families, namely bHLH, MYB, and NAC, among others. Remarkably, not only did the data reveal the possible critical check points in the flavonoid, caffeine, and theanine biosynthesis pathways, but also implicated the key transcription factors and related mechanisms in the regulation of secondary metabolite biosynthesis.
ConclusionsOur study generated gene expression profiles for different tissues at different developmental stages in tea plants. The gene network responsible for the regulation of the secondary metabolic pathways was analyzed. Our work elucidated the possible cross talk in gene regulation between the secondary metabolite biosynthetic pathways in C. sinensis. The results increase our understanding of how secondary metabolic pathways are regulated during plant development and growth cycles, and help pave the way for genetic selection and engineering for germplasm improvement.
KeywordsTea plant Camellia sinensis RNA-seq Secondary metabolite Transcription factor Regulation network AbbreviationsC. sinensisCamellia sinensis
ESTExpressed sequence tag
RNA-seqRNA sequencing
1st leafFirst leaf
2nd leafSecond leaf
one and a budOne leaf and one bud
two and a budTwo leaves and one bud
bpBase pair
MbpMegabase pairs
GbpGigabase pairs
NCBINational Center for Biotechnology Information
NrNCBI non-redundant protein
TAIRThe Arabidopsis Information Resource
TrEMBLTranslated EMBL nucleotide sequence database
CDDConserved domain database
GOGene ontology
COGCluster of orthologous groups
KEGGKyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes
PALPhenylalanine ammonia-lyase
C4HCinnamic acid 4-hydroxylase
4CL4-coumarate-CoA ligase
CHSChalcone synthase
CHIChalcone isomerase
F3HFlavanone 3-hydroxylase
F3′,5′HFlavonoid 3′,5′-hydroxylase
F3′HFlavonoid 3′-hydroxylase
FLSFlavonol synthase
DFRDihydroflavonol 4-reductase
ANSAnthocyanidin synthase
ANRAnthocyanidin reductase
LARLeucocyanidin reductase
FGSFlavan-3-ol gallate synthase
LDOXLeucoanthocyanidin oxidase
UFGTUDP-glucose: flavonoid 3-O-glucosyl transferase
AnaseAdenosine nucleosidase
APRTAdenine phosphoribosyltransferase
AMPDAMP deaminase
IMPDHIMP dehydrogenase
7-NMT7-methylxanthosine synthase
MXMTTheobromine synthase
TCSTea caffeine synthase
GSGlutamine synthetase
ALTAlanine aminotransferase
ADCArginine decarboxylase
TSTheanine synthetase
qRT-PCRQuantitative real-time PCR
TFTranscription factor
AtTFDBArabidopsis transcription factor database
Chun-Fang Li and Yan Zhu contributed equally to this work.
Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article doi:10.1186-s12864-015-1773-0 contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Author: Chun-Fang Li - Yan Zhu - Yao Yu - Qiong-Yi Zhao - Sheng-Jun Wang - Xin-Chao Wang - Ming-Zhe Yao - Da Luo - Xuan Li - Lian
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I love when the stars align! This past December the feature documentary Salero (which I DP'ed) was invited to screen at the Havana Film Festival. At the same time the US eased up the travel restriction to Cuba AND Delta and other major airlines have started flying direct flights from JFK to Havana! On pretty short notice I snagged an extremely cheap ticket, cleared my scheduled, and headed to Havana for the 34th Annual Havana Film Festival!
In short, the festival was amazing! Havana provided plenty of excitement and adventures! Outside of Old Havana, the city didn't disappoint (Old Havana was pretty, but clearly geared towards tourism). A few quick and random tips (current as of Jan 2017):
- If your adventure and don't like to be with the crowds, its worth looking into air BnBs in neighborhoods outside of Old Havana. I stayed in Malecon, near Hotel Presidente, which was also convenient for festival events, but also provided a dose of what middle class daily life is like in Havana.
- Taxis will charge you an arm and leg, so rent a bike or bring a skateboard! Havana is pretty small and quick to get around once you're on wheels. I found a guy on Ave G, and got a bike for a 24 hour period. I also spent a morning skating around Havana, and it was a total blast.
- Delta makes it really really easy to go! Yes, you have to have a legit reason, but you can buy a visa at check in. I had zero hassle going, arriving, leaving and returning. If you work in the creative world, you could easily go to research projects, shoot projects, or keep the film festival in mind, its worth a visit! Independent travel to Cuba is easy.
- The food in Cuba isn't all that bad, but it will be expensive if you eat at the fancier places (but still cheaper then NYC). If you are staying in an Air BnB and are looking to keep cost down, I'd suggest bringing breakfest foods, as I had a hard time finding milk and eggs.
- The last few photos are from an art space called Fabrica. Its not exactly under-the-radar, but it is far form Old Havana. If you're into the arts, its 100% worth the visit. The restaurant and bar connected with the art space are also great, and probably one of the best meals I had while there. http://www.fac.cu/
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This course encourages you to consider the role of public relations in reputation management. You will look at some of the issues surrounding it:
- What can we do to manage performance?
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The Anaheim Ducks still haven't lost in regulation this season. They've been just as impressive against the Chicago Blackhawks as of late.
The Ducks go for their seventh straight win over the struggling Blackhawks when they visit the United Center Saturday in the second of three straight road games.
Anaheim (7-0-3), which has won three in a row in Chicago since Nov. 2, 2003, suffered another shootout loss, 3-2 to Minnesota on Friday in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference.
The Ducks have only one shootout win this season and had a four-game winning streak snapped in the loss to the Wild.
"We would have liked to get that extra point in the shootout, but we played a good road game," rookie defenseman Shane O'Brien said.
Andy McDonald scored his third goal to open the scoring in the first period and had two good chances to score on Minnesota goaltender Manny Fernandez in overtime, but came up short both times.
"He made a great save on my first shot and the second I missed a little and shot it into his stomach," McDonald said. "He's a great goaltender."
The Ducks were held scoreless in four power-play chances and did not score in the shootout.
Chris Kunitz scored his team-high fifth goal, and Scott Niedermayer added an assist to lead the team with nine points.
Despite the loss, the Ducks have 17 points, and a one-point lead over the Dallas Stars in the Pacific Division. Anaheim, off to its best start in team history, needed 22 games before recording its eighth win last season.
The Ducks will wrap up their road trip on Monday at St. Louis.
Chicago (4-5-0) has been reeling during the last week. The Blackhawks dropped their third straight game, a 5-0 decision to the Vancouver Canucks at home Wednesday to fall below .500 for the first time in 2006-07.
The Blackhawks had consecutive one-goal losses to Dallas and St. Louis before Thursday's defeat.
Without leading scorer Martin Havlat (ankle), dependable forward Michal Handzus (knee) and goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin (broken finger), Chicago didn't display much offense despite 32 shots. The Blackhawks also didn't offer much defensive help to backup goaltender Brian Boucher, who finished with 26 saves.
The Blackhawks have been outscored 14-7 in during their slide.
"Our defense wasn't as good as it has been and our goaltending was average," Blackhawks coach Trent Yawney said. "We've got to find a way to nip this as fast as possible. No one is going to feel sorry for you."
Havlat, with a team-high 13 points, is expected to be out up to three weeks. Handzus is out for the season and Khabibulin is expected to miss two weeks.
With Havlat and Handzus out, the Blackhawks may look to right wing Radim Vrbata for offense. Vrbata leads the team with eight assists and is second with 11 points.
Chicago was outscored 14-6 by Anaheim in 2005-06 while being swept in the season series.


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Albuquerque Beer Week is upon us, and the events are amazing, delicious, exciting – but yet a little daunting. There are more than 80 events, and only 11 days – some days have over 10 events taking place. As much as we would all like to attend each and every lovely event, we will have to make our choices. We are here like student advisors to help you find your Beer Week path. Here are some tips-
Find Events Based on Your Personality: We have sorted events into categories (Art, Food, Festival, Release, Tasting, Educational, Games, Music, Special Tappings & Tap Takeovers). Use these to pick the events that suit you.
Find Events Based on Your Hood: We have sorted events into areas Use these if you want to stay within your area of town – or perhaps pick a different area of town for each day!
Choose Your Favorite Venue (or Find a New Favorite): We have sorted events by venue. See what your favorite pub is doing, or take this chance to try something new!
Search Out Favorite & New Breweries: We have sorted events by brewery. Yep, you can sort your way through all the breweries taking part in this year's Beer Week. I suggest you have a beer while you do - it will make you thirsty.
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ABQ Beer Geek - http://www.abqbeergeek.com
Babes in Brewland - an Albuquerque based group for women who appreciate great craft beer. We host events that take us to different breweries, tastings, and even try our hand at brewing a few beers ourselves! https://www.facebook.com/babesinbrewland/
New Mexico Dark Side Brew Crew- We're six dudes that like beer. Everything from IPA's to Blondes, Stouts to Barley Wines, Sours to Brewmaster Blends. nmdarksidebrewcrew.com


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They may have saved her life, but to a Hong Kong woman, the firefighters who rescued her when she was stranded while rock climbing in the face of an approaching typhoon were "garbage" and "bastards".
The 33-year-old woman, surnamed Cheung, went with her boyfriend, a Taiwanese friend and a five-year-old boy to the Long Dong rock climbing area on Taiwan's northeastern coast Sunday afternoon.
They were climbing out of bounds, because the area had been cordoned off as Typhoon Dujuan approached.
The typhoon ravished the island Monday night.
Cheung and her companions called local police for help after they found that they had been trapped by strong waves, Apple Daily reported Tuesday.
More than 40 firefighters arrived and spent five hours getting the climbers out of the area early Monday morning.
Local television showed Cheung warning the firefighters that she cannot be touched by water and calling them names after she was rescued.
She also allegedly refused to cooperate with the police when asked for personal information for their records.
Cheung also reportedly refused to undergo a physical check in hospital.
The woman was severely criticized by internet users in Hong Kong and in Taiwan for her attitude toward her rescuers.
A leader of the rescue squad wrote on his Facebook page that it was the first time in his career that someone who had been rescued gave the rescuers a hard time and failed to show any gratitude.
More than 100 netizens left online messages in support of the firefighters, some calling Cheung the "shame of Hong Kong" and apologizing to the firefighters on her behalf.
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A surprise challenge to celebrate the leap year! Thanks so much, again, to Kristina for inviting me to participate - it's been a lot of fun!
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Torn between love of homeland and romantic love, the Irish hero Oisin returns to the mortal world after spending 300 years in the land of youth, Tir na Nog. His fairy wife has given him her horse, and has warned him not to dismount. But of course, his feet touch the ground, all that time catches up with him, and he flits through all the seasons of a lifetime in seconds.
"'O flaming lion of the world, O when will you turn to your rest?'
I saw from a distant saddle; from the earth she made her moan:
'I would die like a small withered leaf in the autumn, for breast unto breast
We shall mingle no more, nor our gazes empty their sweetness lone
In the isles of the farthest seas where only the spirits come.'"
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The Wanderings of Oisin


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text: Financial Aid For students seeking an online ministry degree, Johnson University's online campus offers a quality, affordable education from an accredited university. Tuition for every Johnson student is subsidized in part by the generous support of churches, alumni, and friends of the University. These contributions help keep Johnson's tuition well below the national average, making Johnson one of the most affordable private universities in the country. Financial aid counselors take a customized approach with every student, offering information on federal grants, federal loans, private loans, and other opportunities for financing. Accessing Financial Aid To access financial aid, students should first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will open the door for multiple grants and scholarship opportunities. Johnson University's code is 003495. If selected for verification, students will receive an email from the Financial Aid Office with instructions on how to complete the necessary steps. Complete Johnson University's Financial Aid Check-In. Check with your church, employer, and other resources for possible scholarship and/or tuition reimbursement opportunities. Financial Aid Annual Timeline Overview of the Financial Aid Process: The Financial Aid process starts with submitting the FAFSA application at fafsa.gov. All students who are interested in receiving financial aid must submit the FAFSA to Johnson University and include our school on their application. Our school code is 003495. Once the Financial Aid office receives the submitted FAFSA into our system, the designated financial aid counselor reviews the application to determine if the student was selected for further verification. If so, then the counselor emails the student requesting additional documentation in order to verify the FAFSA information. Documentation required is often a verification worksheet, parent and/or student IRS Tax Return Transcript, Non-Filers verification, or the V4&V5 verification worksheet. If the counselor determines that more information is needed for review, they will reach out to the student and request the documentation. After verification has been performed or the FAFSA application has been determined as ready, the financial aid counselor will package and award financial aid according to need, merit, and eligibility. Once the packaging process is complete, the student will receive an email notification of the awards they are receiving. The award letter provides detail on the awards, amounts, and status of the financial aid package. The student must then log into their financial aid portal to accept or decline their awards. Further documentation may be required depending on the awards accepted (e.g. Christian Ministry Application, student loan documents, parent PLUS documents). Once the awards have been accepted, they will appear on the student's account. If further financial arrangements need to be made, they can set up a payment plan through TMS in their student account portal. The deadline to make a payment for the fall semester is August 15. If the account is not in good standing before the start of each semester the student may face classes being dropped or being unable to register. Financial Aid Resources FAFSA Application Net Price Calculator Consumer Information Federal Loans Federal Grants Contact Information For more information about all of the options available, please contact the Financial Aid Office directly. Email: Phone (local): 865-251-2303 Fax: 865-251-3333 Financial Aid Counselor for Online, Masters, and Doctoral Students Email: Phone (local): 865-251-2314 Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


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The restaurant industry is one of the most secure in America — so long as people need food, those who are willing to offer exceptional service and delicious food should have no fear for the longevity of their business. This is the misconception that many in the food service industry make; those that overlook the smallest asset could face trouble in the future from fire damage, unsanitary conditions for customers, or other issues. Restaurant owners must take care to ensure that every element of their dining area, kitchen, and restrooms are clean, safe, and up to code. Here are some reasons why restaurant owners should never overlook the power of proper ventilation in the food service industry.
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Like a trade wind, or a new broom, the Stanford Cardinal swept through its three opponents at the Rainbow Wahine Classic in Honolulu to emerge undefeated and uninjured. In fact, the team was healthier at the end than at the beginning as Toni's illness appeared to be cured by the trip to these tropical islands. I'm sure Toni would recommend this treatment for whatever ails you.
Although not being prone to boast, if pressed, Stanford at this point, with all due modesty, can point to a 5-0 season record, including a win over the vaunted Lady Bears, once thought to be the finest in the land. This trip to Hawaii was good for team and fan alike. Gentle breezes blew and the swish of basketballs passing through nets could be heard with regularity.
Stanford's final tournament game against Tennessee-Martin was not dull. It was a really good game. The Skyhawks approached the game as other teams will this season when they face the Cardinal--with nothing to lose, playing fearlessly and loose. T-M has some excellent shooters who kept the Skyhawks very much in the game until about the last five minutes of the first half when Stanford was first able to build and hold a 10-point lead. The score at the half was 41-31.
Although Tennessee-Martin continued to make a good effort, Stanford was fully in control in the second half, steadily increasing its lead to the final score of 92-68.
One thing missing from the game was a crowd. After the first game today where Baylor topped Hawaii 77-42, most of the local fans left. The attendance shrank to about 250 for the Stanford game and the number of Stanford fans dwindled to about 25.
Amber had a great game with a number of dazzling passes. Bonnie and Taylor both demonstrated that they are broadening their range of contributions. Bonnie was a real scrapper throughout the entire tournament and certainly in this game. Taylor played with more finesse, making moves and shots she has not shown before. In the second half Bonnie was not shown on the scoreboard for an extended period when she made several shots. Her points were never correctly credited on the scoreboard, but I think are correct in the final stats.
Mikaela was a key player in this game, contributing more than her stats show. Jos may have had a personal scoring high of 25 while rebounding, defending and passing in a big-time way. Chiney was again amazing, making shots that only she or Nneka can make in racking up another double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Sara could not get a break today. Nothing she tried worked and she quickly picked up fouls. It was not her night. Erica, wearing a black brace on her right knee that I haven't noticed before, played well in her few final minutes. Tess did fine, but will eventually be able to do much more.
Stats-wise, Chiney played 29 minutes and made 12 of her 16 shots, had a block and a steal and was 1 for 1 in free throws. Jos scored her 25 points in 34 minutes, had 6 rebounds, a block and a steal and was 6 for 6 at the line. Amber was in for 33 minutes with 12 points, 7 rebounds, a block, two steals, 2 of 2 at the line and a phenomenal 10 assists and only 2 turnovers. Bonnie scored 11 points in 14 minutes, including two 3-pointers.
The team shot 57% from the field (much better in the second half), made 4 of 10 threes and had its best free throw shooting of the season at 74%. Stanford outrebounded T-M 46 to 26.
After the game tournament awards were presented with the team trophy obviously going to undefeated Stanford. Chiney was rightfully named tournament MVP, with Jos also named to the all-tournament team.
The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks may have a masochistic scheduler who has matched them against #1 Baylor, #4 Stanford, #8 Louisville and #18 Purdue early in their season, apparently to guard against over-confidence. The Skyhawks have only one win to their name, over unranked Arkansas State, but from the way they played against Stanford they can put a scare into some of their future opponents. It's hard to see how they could have lost to Hawaii on Friday. Incidentally, Pat Summitt was an All-American at Tennessee-Martin circa 1970.


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The phenomenal Jill Fielke with daughter Meg (14). Jill is also mom to Kyle (13). Jill was a nurse practitioner prior to becoming a mother, she had super healthy pregnancies and loved being pregnant. With her first pregnancy she went in for her 36 week check up and checked out 4 days later with a cesarean and a baby. Due to that experience, she had a very longstanding postpartum depression that has colored her choices in life including her approach in midwifery. With her second pregnancy, she planned a home birth with midwives but after 8 hours stuck at 8cm she transferred to the hospital and after 5 more hours stuck at 8cm she had a repeat cesarean. The hospital was very abusive and unsupportive and she even had a physician tell her "You almost killed your baby". When her son was 6 months old she went back to school for midwifery and is still practicing.
Jill's daughter Meg is a strong, smart and articulate young woman amongst many other wonderful things. She was excited to participate in the project aside her mother. After starting precocious puberty around 7 years old, Meg began to struggle with her own body image. She has battled with anorexia for the past two years and while it has still been a journey, she is doing better each day. We hope she continues to heal and love herself more as she overcomes this.


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How to manifest anything you want/
I'll start with my manifesting story...
I was introduced to the concept of manifesting from a very early age. My mother had told me she had read an interesting book that talks about how we, human beings, have the ability to create our life simply by choosing our "thoughts" (more on this below). "You are manifesting every moment of each day", she told me. "Think positive thoughts, and positive things will happen in your life. Think negative thoughts, and you will attract negative events."
As a young girl I was absolutely fascinated by this idea and even when hearing her say those words for the first time, it had made perfect sense to me. I had never taken to religion for the simple reason that I didn't like the idea of praying to some external entity to help me change my life. Knowing that I, myself, had the ability to create my outer reality empowered me.
It wasn't until my early twenties that I began to seek knowledge on my own that would further my understanding of the concept of manifesting. All of a sudden I felt an urgency to understand what life is all about. So I soaked up words from authors such as Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Cheryl Richardson and Gabrielle Bernstein.
Since then, I have used this manifesting process to attract all sorts of things like my husband, my travels around the world in 2013, jobs, clients...on and on. I use it every single damn day if I'm being honest!
After you've watch the video, make sure to download my Manifesting Guide & Checklist here. It includes:
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- The SINGLE most important emotion you want to embody when it comes to manifesting that makes this process work
- A list of my favourite manifesting resources!
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After the dramatic and sudden death of Linda's husband Micky, childhood friends Linda (Phyllis Logan), Sue (Miranda Richardson) and Gail (Zoë Wanamaker) find themselves back together again. Each has their own problems to face; from a looming divorce from the husband she still loves and the loss of a high-powered job through age discrimination, to juggling the endless responsibilities of their grandchildren and aging mothers.
As widowed Linda tries to come to terms with being on her own after over 30 years of marriage, she and her girlfriends are horrified to find that this could be the least of her worries. As questions over the circumstances of Micky's death start to be asked, accusations reveal secrets, deception and doubts that tear at our Girlfriends' friendship. Will it endure or will it be severely put to the test?
Girlfriends is a contemporary story about friends, family, responsibilities and the inevitable changes that age brings… But true friendship remains the same no matter how many years have passed.
Phyllis Logan says: "I'm thrilled to be part of Girlfriends, written by the wonderful Kay Mellor and to be working not only with her but the stellar cast that has been assembled. It's a hugely exciting project and I feel enormously fortunate to be involved in it. I can't wait to get started."
Miranda Richardson comments: "A whole summer spent working on a women-driven script, written and directed by a woman who has proved herself many times over as a force of nature in TV drama alongside some of our most gifted female actors – what's not to like?"
Zoë Wanamaker adds: "I'm looking forward to working on this exciting new series with such a stellar cast. I have long been a fan of Kay's work and am relishing the opportunity to work alongside Miranda and Phyllis."
Kay Mellor says: "Girlfriends is my passion project, it's a story that I've been longing to tell. It's wonderful to be returning to ITV and working with Polly Hill again – she's an inspiration to me.
I'm so looking forward to working with such a talented cast. It's fantastic that we've got such high-calibre actors to play the three very different leading characters.
I'm aware that there are a lot of women of a certain age who feel like they are invisible and unheard, so I'm proud to have the chance to shine a light on their lives and give them a voice. The series is not just a platform for their voices though – there is a big, bold, dark story at its heart, which is shot through with humour. I'm hoping both men and women will love it as much as I've loved writing it."
Polly Hill, Head of Drama for ITV adds: "This is a fabulous cast and testament to Kay's wonderful scripts. Kay celebrates women of a certain age and female friendship through this wonderful and compelling story. I am proud to have this on ITV and delighted to see Kay return to the channel in such a brilliant way. I can't wait to see Zoë, Miranda and Phyllis bring her characters to life, and look forward to sharing Girlfriends with our audience next year."
Girlfriends is a 6 x 60 drama series and has been commissioned by Polly Hill, Head of Drama for ITV. The series will be directed by Kay Mellor (The Syndicate, In The Club) and produced by Josh Dynevor (Fat Friends Series 3, The New Worst Witch). The executive producers are Kay Mellor for Rollem Productions and Polly Hill for ITV. It is a Rollem production for ITV and the series will be distributed by All3media International.
David Swetman, VP Acquisitions at All3media says: "It is a real pleasure to be working with Kay Mellor and her talented team at Rollem – we've admired Kay's work for many years and it has been a pleasure working with her on upcoming production, Love, Lies & Records. We are delighted to announce that we have secured Acorn Media Enterprises again as the North American partner for this Rollem show (Acorn Media Enterprises is the UK-based development division for the Acorn brand of RLJ Entertainment, Inc.)."


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By MICHAEL CURTIS | Photos by DOUG HOSLER
Cane Ridge's swarming defense pushed the Ravens to a 28-13 win over the Brentwood Bruins in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs Friday.
Ravens senior linebacker Jahsun Bryant anchored the defense with 10 tackles, as the unit pressured Bruins quarterback Carson Shacklett on nearly every possession.
"First of all, the defense was amazing because they prepared their butts off," Cane Ridge head coach Eddie Woods said. "The last time we played them, they gave up a lot. We were kind of out of whack. We overcompensated for the run. Hats off to their quarterback. He made us prepare. It paid off."
On the other hand, what made Shacklett successful in Brentwood's 41-21 win against Cane Ridge in Week 2 wasn't effective this time around. The Class 6A Mr. Football semifinalist threw for only 117 yards and one touchdown. The Ravens sacked him four times and forced him to throw two interceptions.
H-back Kaden Dreier and running back Carter McKechnie led the Bruins in rushing with 39 and 38 yards, respectively. Dreier scored a 3-yard touchdown on a quarterback keeper, as well.
McKechnie led Brentwood in receiving with seven receptions for 70 yards.
Brentwood entered the contest on a six-game win streak.
"It's a struggle," said Crawford. "You always search for what's something good to tell someone. We ran out of bodies. The injuries depleted us, but our kids kept fighting. Guys really battled hard and tried to compete in the game and we had to fake a punt to keep the drive alive. At this point, all I can tell my team is that I love them and you give credit to your opponent."
The Ravens took away Brentwood's long passing game, an asset that led to their downfall earlier this season.
"They were certainly ready to play and did a great job of coaching and playing," Crawford said. "Hats off to Cane Ridge and their coaching staff. They did an outstanding job and they deserved to win the game."
Brentwood allowed 13.3 points per game prior to the matchup. Cane Ridge doubled that and added two points for safety. The Ravens, riding a 10-game winning streak, earned a Class 6A quarterfinal matchup at home against Ravenwood (10-2) next week.
"We're going to clean up the mistakes we made so we can continue to get better," Woods stated.