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The 747 turned its nose down for its landing at Portland International. Heather pushed her tanned face up against the airplane window to get a better look at the land below. Never had she seen so much green, or so many trees.
"Isn't this going to be great?" she asked her classmate Jason who was sitting next to her. Her breath fogged up the window. "I'm so glad I was picked to go to Camp K-Bee. Aren't you?"
Jason, with his nose buried in his book of baseball cards didn't respond.
Heather turned in her seat to face him. "Jason, aren't you even a little happy you got to come? It's only a week, you'll have plenty of games left when we get back."
"Yeah, I suppose. It's just that I've really gotten good as catcher and coach is putting in someone else." Jason complained.
"I'm sure we'll play baseball, maybe even volleyball. Listen." Heather read from the Camp K-Bee brochure — "Enjoy outdoor activities while learning about your environment. Baseball is definitely outdoors."
"Heather, get real. That means hiking around for days looking at rocks or something. We're going to be around a bunch of strangers and I bet the food will be as bad as our lunch on this plane!"
"Jason Patterson, your terrible. This is going to be fun and I'm not going to let you ruin it for me. We were picked out of all the Club K-Bee fifth graders in Los Angeles. It has to be great, it just has to." Heather turned back toward the window, her long tanned arms folded in front of her. She remembered helping her mother fill out the application for Camp K-Bee. Good student, excellent attendance record. Outgoing, well she had fibbed on that one. It wasn't that she was shy, she told herself, it's just that her brother Paul was always there first. But he was 14 and too old to qualify. So here she was, ready for an adventure. Ready to learn all about the environment, trees, rocks, animals,,, everything! She was glad to leave the smoggy city and Paul behind.
Heather looked again at the camp brochure. "Did you know Oregon state has over 62.1 million acres in it and 28 million acres of that is forest? It says here in the pamphlet that there's 400 trees on each acre. That's over 11 billion trees in all." Heather had captured Jason's attention.
"Man, I never knew there were so many trees in the whole world. I wonder who counts them all." Jason wondered.
"And listen to this," Heather continued. "Of the nation's 2.3 billion acre land base, 483 million acres are commercial timber land, 171 million acres are set aside in national parks, wildlife refuges and preserves and 95 million acres are classified as wetlands. That's 749 million acres of trees in our country," Heather screeched.
"That is so wild." Jason was shaking his head. "We've been missing out living in L.A. All we have there is scrub brush."
"See, there's lots of stuff for us to learn at camp. You'll see, we'll have a great time," Heather assured him.
In the airport, Heather and Jason were met by Counselor Barry. They were each given a name tag, and told to sit in a special area and wait for the other children. Heather watched as children from all over the world grouped together. When all were there, they boarded a bus and headed to Camp K-Bee.
On the bus, Counselor Barry kept them entertained with songs and information about the camp. "Camp K-Bee is a very special camp. It's the first one designed to get children from all over the world to work together and explore the earth. This is the first destination — the forest." As he said this, the bus turned a sharp curve and there before them the road went through an archway of tall dark pine trees. The bus bumped and swayed as it made its way down the rocky dirt path.
As Heather jumped off the bus, she felt the first experience of Oregon mountain air. It felt cool and fresh. The smell of dirt mixed with pine needles flashed Christmas through her mind. She was sure she was going to have a wonderful time.
Counselor Barry handed out instructions. "Welcome to Camp K-Bee. This will be your home for the next week. Tent assignments are listed on each tent. Boys to the right, girls to the left. Move out."
Heather gathered her gear and headed toward the tents. Her name was the first one listed on the last tent. Inside three girls had already moved in. Two cots were left, one near the door and the other in a corner. Picking the one nearest the door she started to place her things on the cot.
"That's my bunk." Heather turned to find a little freckled face girl at least a head shorter, with sun-bleached blond hair and crooked teeth, staring at her.
"I'm sorry," Heather replied, stepping back from this little girl. "There was only four names on the list, and since three of you are already here…"
The blond girl cut her off. "You just thought you would take any bunk you pleased. Well, I changed my mind, I want this bunk and since I was here first, you'll have to move back there." Heather watched as the girl narrowed her eyes and pointed to the cot in the corner.
Heather sighed to herself, "I hope Jason wasn't right. Maybe this isn't going to be fun." Slowly, Heather picked up her gear and moved it to the corner.
As she was unpacking, a smiling older girl with long brown hair just like Heather's came bouncing into the tent. "Oh good, you guys did save me this bunk near the door. I'm counselor Megan, I'm here to watch over you guys this week. I'll be sleeping here with you in case you need anything during the night. While you're unpacking, let's get to know one another."
Heather glanced from Counselor Megan to the blond girl. She was staring meanly at Heather and narrowed her eyes tighter when Heather looked her way.
"Let's start with you," Counselor Megan asked of the blond girl. The girl made a tight smile and turned toward the counselor, then back toward Heather.
"I'm Jonny," the girl replied. "I'm from here in Oregon. Just south of Portland." As she spoke Heather noticed she seemed to be talking directly to her. A weird feeling crept up her back.
"I know just about everything there is to know about these parts." Jonny continued. "My grandmother was a Wenatchee American Indian and she taught me how to read the stars and talk to wild animals." She turned around to again face the counselor. "So if you need help explaining things to these city kids, just ask."
Heather wondered how this fair-skinned freckled face girl could have a grandmother who was an American Indian. And why did she refer to "city" kids in such a mean way, she wondered.
"That's great Jonny. I see on the sign up list your name is Johanna, but if you want to go by Jonny, that's fine by me." Counselor Megan approached the next girl. A skinny oriental with a shiny black braid down her back. This girl was from Bangkok, Thailand. Her name was Rey Lin. She explained that she went to a special English school there and was selected from a group of children who wrote an essay about the earth. The next girl was Maria Elena. She was from Cartago, a little town near the capital of Costa Rica in Central America.
"Yo soy, Maria Elena." Before she could finish, Jonny cut in. "She doesn't even speak English? How are we supposed to understand her?"
Very slowly, Maria Elena started again. "I'm sorry. I am Maria Elena Guadalupe Sincero. You can call me Maria. I do learn English in school, but you talk fast."
"No preocupe, don't worry," Counselor Megan said calmly. "We all have some learning to do while we're here. Now how about you? You must be Heather."
Heather stuttered. "Yeah, uh yes, I'm Heather Makefield. I'm from Hollywood, California. Maria, Yo hablo Espanol, poquito."
"Should have guessed she'd speak Spanish and from Hollywood no less." Jonny whined.
Counselor Megan gave Jonny a sharp look. "We're going to be working closely together this week. It will serve us all well to try to get along. It's my bet that we'll make a pretty good team. Now, why don't you all finish unpacking and then meet in the lodge for our first meeting.
As Heather continued to put her things away, Jonny went over and jumped up on her cot.
"Nice stuff you got here, Heather," Jonny said with a smirk. She picked up a book Heather had set beside her backpack. "How to Survive in the Wild; interesting title. Think you'll need it?" Heather reached for the book, but Jonny moved it away and began to read, "… then take the dry pine needles and put them in the center. Listen carefully, this is how to make a fire. Very important."
Heather snatched the book back. "Not that it's any of your business, but my brother gave me this book as a joke. But I read some of it on the plane and it has some good information."
"Oh, I'm sure it does," Jonny said sarcastically, "but I have my own methods of survival. I told you my Grandmother was a Wenatchee Indian. I could survive days out there and be just fine."
Heather picked up the compass her own grandmother had given her for the trip to camp. It had a black face and the casing was sterling silver. Heather remembered her grandmother whispering. "Now you take this sweetie, it's from your grandpa, but don't let your brother see. He'll just want it for himself, but you're more careful with your things and we want you to have it. You know, your grandfather used this many times when he was Scout Master." Heather was remembering when Jonny grabbed the compass from her hand.
"My, we're just full of useful equipment, aren't we. What else you got in there, NASA?" she teased while poking inside the pack.
"Cut it out," Heather pleaded. "And be careful with that compass. My grandmother gave that to me special. I'd die if anything happened to it."
Jonny flopped down on to the bed and threw the compass carelessly beside her. "My grandmother doesn't have to rely on any man-made compass, she knows how to read the stars and can find her way anywhere. She taught me, you know."
"Yes, you told us." Heather looked at the two foreign girls for support. They were standing there wide-eyed not sure what to make of Heather and Jonny.
Jonny stood up and gave each a chilling stare. "You are very lucky to have me on your team, so don't mess with me." She then marched out of the tent and disappeared beyond the flap.
Heather and the girls looked at each other, they shrugged their shoulders and followed Jonny to the lodge.


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Returning Student PhD Student (Construction) Queen's University Belfast
"Hello, my name is John Spillane. I'm a PhD student studying construction project management at Queen's University Belfast after working in the construction industry for six years. While completing my PhD, I had the opportunity to attend a number of courses presented by Fistral Training, resulting in being eligible to sit the CAPM exam. What attracted me to this course was a number of things.
Firstly, the course was presented by instructors who had industry experience and who continue to be directly involved in the industry, resulting in providing excellent feedback and interaction with regards to real life circumstances. Secondly, the CAPM aided me in effectively managing my research through implementing the various techniques highlighted. Thirdly, having an exam accredited qualification provides a competitive advantage over other individuals in the industry, with a course attendance certificate, because it illustrates that you have been examined on the fundamental principles of project management.
With regards the course content, due to the industry experience of the presenters, the material and examples used are in close context to real life circumstances. As a whole, I have yet to find a course presented with such clarity and detail to match that of the courses provided by Fistral training on the CAPM. The use of real life scenarios coupled with the experience and knowledge of the course facilitator's results in a complete and detailed project management course which will aid you for years to come.
As a result, this course is highly recommended to individuals, with an interest in developing their project management knowledge and skills, for use in an everyday setting with the further benefits of increasing your employment prospects significantly."

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Bergen County Real Estate Fraud Attorneys
Have you been charged with mortgage fraud during the course of your real estate dealings? Is the use of a standard business practice in the industry causing you to be investigated by authorities?
The attorneys of Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman, LLP, represent appraisers, mortgage brokers, bank employees, and real estate developers who are being accused of mortgage fraud.
Contact our Fort Lee mortgage fraud attorneys today to discuss dismissal of mortgage fraud charges.
Fraudulent Mortgage Schemes
A traditional fraudulent mortgage scheme is the "pump and dump", where corrupt parties set up a sophisticated scheme to flip the house for $100,000, $200,000, $400,000 — using "straw buyers", bogus people who do not exist.
Fraudulent mortgage schemes usually involve bank fraud — corrupt bank officials and real estate developers presenting phony documents to banks to get a mortgage that is not affordable. In some cases, attorneys commit outright fraud by stealing loan proceeds instead of paying off an outstanding mortgage. Mortgage fraud may also include appraisal fraud and wire fraud.
In some cases, these types of crimes may be charged as white collar crimes.
The truth is that mortgages and real estate law can be very complex, especially when developers and owners of hotels, shopping malls, parking and office complexes are involved. Sometimes things that look highly suspicious are standard business practice — it only looks like fraud after the fact.
New Jersey Appraisal Fraud Lawyers
Most prosecutors have never done a real estate closing, applied for a commercial loan or developed a piece of real estate. They don't understand how the appraisal process or mortgage process works.
In contrast, our attorneys have the background in real estate law to prepare a successful defense in mortgage fraud cases. We have been able to have the charges against our clients dismissed completely, or resolved with minor plea agreements.
We are proud of our strong reputation in Bergen County, New Jersey Federal District Courts, and beyond — among our former clients, our legal peers and judges. We are recognized in the form of consistent referrals from other attorneys. Contact our Bergen County real estate fraud attorneys to schedule a consultation regarding your mortgage fraud charges in Bergen County, New Jersey.


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Offering versatility and beauty, ground covers will go where no plant will. Growing lush between plants, stepping stones and walks, they create carpets of low-maintenance greenery. Best of all, they come in a large variety of texture, color and sun tolerance, making it easy to find the ideal ground cover for your garden.
Searching for a little color? Look no further than 'Daybreak Bronze' Gazania. A sun-lover and drought-tolerant once established, this evergreen perennial forms foliage mounds up to 8 inches tall. Gazania will bloom all summer long and is great to fill in space when looking for a little height.
We love the duality of Golden Lemon Thyme; gold dappled foliage is great for edging and the lemon candy-like fragrance adds zest to salads, poultry and fish. Forming a mounding mat 6 to 12 inches high, plant in sun or light shade with well-draining soil. Small, pale purple blossoms decorate the herb spring through summer. Thyme responds well to clipping, so freely enjoy its zest and prolific growth!
'Platt's Black' Brass Buttons is ideal for small-area ground cover, filling the space with a feathery mat of foliage. Growing one to two inches high and 12 inches wide, plant this evergreen perennial in sun or light shade and keep soil moist. Studded with tiny white daisies in winter among the almost purple-black fern-like leaves, this ground cover fills in quickly, keeping weeds out.
A classic ground cover, Baby's Tears' emerald-green leaves create a dense undulating carpet that looks both cool and soft. Plant as a bulb cover, in a terrarium or in fairy garden for its whimsical appeal. Spreading quickly and growing up to four to five inches high, plant in morning sun with part shade and in moisture-rich soil.
Planting in a shady spot? The silvery variegated 'Pink Pewter' Creeping Lamium is one of the best choices for a tough, yet showy ground cover. Small clusters of soft salmon-pink flowers bloom spring through fall. It is fairly drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant.
Traditionally planted in Japanese gardens at the base of pagoda lights and stone basins, Mondo Grass' stemless dark green leaves add elegance to a low border. Grass-like foliage grows 12 to 15 inches tall, adding texture and boasting tiny spikes of lilac flowers in summer. Plant in partial to full sun and keep soil moist.
Looking for a lawn substitute or just a lush green carpet? 'Creeping Speedwell' Veronica repens will do the job and can take the traffic! A hardy perennial growing two to six inches high and spreading, it's best in front of a border or rock garden. Adorned with tiny lavender to white flowers in spring and early summer, plant in sun or light shade, keeping soil moist for best growth.
With so many choices, you can't go wrong with a lush ground cover that will keep the weeds at bay and offer additional foliage texture and color to your garden!


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Recorded by Rick Johnson (Cheap Girls, Bomb The Music Industry) at Cold War Studios, Siam will be available on CD and digital formats from Friction, or if you're near Grand Rapids, swing by the show and pick up a copy directly from the band.
Siam is an often dizzying, occasionally dance-inducing and always-fun blast of 14 razor-sharp post punk tunes. Jagged guitars dart between fuzzed-out bass riffs and twisting, tumbling rhythms while front man Jaymes Pyne barks out abstract lyrical passages that cut through the palpable low-end distortion. Heavier Than Air Flying Machines' discordant, propulsive take on indie rock may not make it the prettiest band in the room, but it sure does make it the most exciting and memorable. Recommended for fans of Death From Above 1979, Blood Brothers and At The Drive-In.
- The first time I saw these guys perform my heart sweat rock, my spine grew hair and my mind exploded. Siam is a delicious buffet of buzzed-out coarse synchronicity ... the best production my ears have heard to date this year. - Recoil
Listen to "Amphibian Debt March"
In related news, the band recently stopped by The Stone House in Grand Rapids to perform three songs from Siam for the Halfway House Sessions. Be sure to swing by the Halfway House music blog to watch terrific live videos for "Folio Verso," "Malleable (In So Far)" and "Unmanageable Infrastructure (or the Interstellar Nanobacterium Parasitic Infection)."


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Photography Classes in Otterbein IN
Are you ready to take photography classes in Otterbein IN? No matter if you are a hobbyist, professional, or beginner, the most effective way to improve your photography skills is through hands-on training with skilled instructors.
There are many recognized and accredited photography schools in Indiana. Subjects taught in photography classes include lighting, exposure and composition, posing and unposing, portrait capture, and other photography fundamentals. Becoming a skilled photographer can result in a lifelong hobby or a booming professional career.
There are numerous Photography Classes in Otterbein IN:
- Otterbein Photography 101
- Otterbein Digital Photography Classes
- Otterbein Nature Photography Classes
- Otterbein Editorial Photography Classes
- Otterbein Studio Photography Classes
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
601 E John Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820-5711
Phone: (217) 333-1000
66.81 miles away
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
3500 DePauw Blvd Suite 1010
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Phone: (317) 613-4800
67.21 miles away
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411-8226
Phone: (708) 709-3500
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Marian University
3200 Cold Spring Rd
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Phone: (317) 955-6000
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Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S Washington St
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Phone: (765) 674-6901
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St Hwy 150
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Phone: (812) 535-5151
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Columbia College-Chicago
600 South Michigan
Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996
Phone: (312) 663-1600
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601 S Morgan
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: (312) 996-7000
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Harrington College of Design
200 W. Madison
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Phone: (312) 939-4975
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Website: http://www.angelinvestorforum.com/
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Angel Investor Forum (AIF) of Connecticut invests in early stage companies in a broad range of industries located in the Northeastern US. We have a special interest in firms located in Connecticut or those willing to relocate or establish a presence in the state. In general, we seek companies engaged in scalable activities with a clear path to exit within three to five years. Your company should be referred to us by an AIF member, syndication partner or affiliate.


text: Rod Luff is an Australian based artist that has been putting out some amazing work lately; currently he has some originals available at the Phone Booth Gallery. Drawing Book Studios has just released two giclee prints, based on originals shown in the "This is Personal" exhibition. The prints, "Totem" and "Emergence", are both roughly 24″ x 33″, signed and numbered in an editions of 15. You can also choose to have the prints framed.


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Restaurant Reason helps you create exceptional guest experiences and increase sales
Revolting against the tyranny of restaurant training packets
Restaurant Reason is an invaluable resource for our team at Blue Smoke. Ever since we began using the platform, it has completely revolutionized our program for training and development of our staff members. The hospitality industry is in a state of constant change, and Restaurant Reason allows us to be flexible and keep pace with that change. The site is easy to navigate, quick to update, and is readily accessible from your mobile device! Restaurant Reason has allowed us to keep our employees updated with information on any critical changes occurring in a streamlined fashion, and any company looking to grow within the hospitality industry could benefit from partnering with this educational platform.
Having a well trained and knowledgeable employee can add so much to a guest's experience. For us, this all begins with our team logging into Restaurant Reason. Ingredient lists, training tools, and schedules are all centralized here- keeping staff informed about menus and updates. Working in a restaurant that has a extensive menu with many components per dish can be challenging, but Restaurant Reason streamlines training and education for the RedFarm Team. Our sales rise, our team becomes stronger, and those 'one time' customers become regulars. Our staff has expanded their knowledge through Restaurant Reason, and we look forward to using it as we grow in the future.
During my time as a manager at Maialino, I have come to find Restaurant Reason to be one of the most useful resources at my disposal. Not only does it help me surmount the challenge of effective staff communication, but it also allowed me to further develop the culture of learning at Maialino. As each week goes by, our management team continues to find new and exciting ways to further integrate Restaurant Reason into our daily operations.
Restaurant Reason has revolutionized our training program at Blue Smoke. By consolidating all of our information within an online portal, accessing & updating training materials for our staff is more convenient than ever. The site provides consistency among the multiple restaurants within our business, and gives us an innovative way to engage new hires with the training materials in an interactive manner. Any restaurant looking to streamline their training program would benefit significantly from partnering up with Restaurant Reason!
Restaurant Reason is an incredible resource for our staff. Our wine list is constantly changing and it can be overwhelming (especially when team member miss pre-shift lineup when we introduce new items). RR allows us to streamline information in a central location that is both easy and accessible to our team. We can hold our staff accountable for learning all menu items and staying current with restaurant happenings.
As a server at a restaurant with a high value on extensive knowledge of menu items, Restaurant Reason provides a convenient resource which servers and other staff can use to learn the details of sourcing, ingredients, preparation, and presentation so that we can better present our food to the guests. I use it often to refresh my memory on certain dishes that come and go with the seasons, and to quiz myself of the various cheeses and meats we carry. On the same site, I can to check my upcoming work schedule. It's great to be able to go to one place for everything I need to do my job well.
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Apple planning a Media event this month. Not iPad or Apple TV related, says All Things D
All Things D have always been very close to on-the-ball in relation to Apple predictions, and if the latest from the sources close to the tech blog are to be believed, the Cupertino based company are planning a media-related event in New York for later this month.
Kara Swisher from All Things D has reported that the event is to be happening imminently at the end of January, and says it's more likely the event will surround interactive publishing and adertising (so maybe updates to Newsstand, iBooks, and tweaks to iAd). What does this mean? You know those iPad 3 and Apple TV rumours? You'll have to wait later in the year to hear anything about those.
But this sounds underwhelming, considering Apple are hosting an event entirely by themselves in NYC, just after CES. Is it as routine as the sources suggest, or have they got something more ambitious prepared? We're on a mission to find out more, so we'll be back with updates soon. In the meantime, check out their story in the source link.
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I took this video the other night before bed time. We give the girls their bedtime bottles on our bed then let them play a few minutes edited we put them in their cribs. Im sure the day will come when we will drink bottles and read stories on the couch all together but for now out bed is a good spot for this ritual. They are so cute at this time, relaxed after their bath, full from their bottles and excited to play in the soft linens and pillows of our bed.
Just being babies
Babies do the cutest things. On e they get to be 17 months or so parents can train their children to say something cute on command or make a hand gesture that makes all the grown ups in the vicinity laugh and smile. But before that year and half mark babies learn these cute little idiosyncrasies all on their own. It must be baby human nature. Here's Talia and Jordan jut being babies. They don't do anything so exciting, they are just playing. But I promise a video of a first is on its way.


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Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a Hartford man they say is responsible for stabbing a man at 1171 Boulevard early Sunday.
The warrant charges Angel Rodriguez, 26, of 496 Prospect Ave., 2nd floor, Hartford, with first-degree assault. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
West Hartford police responded to 1171 Boulevard, 3rd floor, at 2:10 a.m. The stabbing victim was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center for treatment. The stabbing occurred during a fight, police said.


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Little elves in the Scandinavian tradition are sewn of felt and hand embroidered with tiny stars and beads. Note the wonderful leggings. Their faces are painted on wooden balls. Each elf ornament is 3 3/4" long, plus ribbon hanger (not shown). Made in USA.
Originally sold for $21.25.Now on sale for $17.50.
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Brian O'Kelley at IAB: How the AdTech Renaissance Will Happen (Part 2 of 2)
This is Part 2 of a two-part recap of Brian O'Kelley's speech on the AdTech Renaissance. You can check out Part 1 here!
In Part 1, we covered what O'Kelley believes the adtech renaissance will look like. He predicted:
- Fairer, more efficient transactions between buyers and sellers
- Native ads that resonate with consumers on a human level
- More personalized ads for every user, driven by machine learning
O'Kelley is predicting that this bright future will benefit everyone -- publishers, advertisers, and of course, readers. But how do we actually make the adtech renaissance happen?
The key is a better marketplace
According to O'Kelley, the key to the adtech renaissance is a more robust, liquid marketplace. Buyers and sellers need to be able to make fair, mutually beneficial transactions knowing that both sides will uphold their end of the deal. Companies like eBay and Airbnb have created such marketplaces in their respective industries, but we don't yet have one in advertising.
Four things need to happen for us to create that marketplace:
- Reduce friction. Buyers and sellers need to be able to make deals as seamlessly as possible. But that becomes difficult when advertisers don't know whether or not they're buying viewable inventory. After all, people need to know what they're getting for deals to go smoothly. So why aren't we transacting solely on viewable inventory? We have the technology to make this happen. We just need to push for it to become the industry standard. It helps both sides – while publishers may lose the ability to sell some non-viewable inventory, the value of their viewable inventory will skyrocket.
- Connect buyers and sellers. Adtech also needs to create a more direct path between the buyers and sellers best suited to one another. One way to do that is to enable publishers – particularly niche ones – to set up deals and private marketplaces with the advertisers who make the most sense for them.
- Better pricing. Right now, between all the different intermediaries, total take rates can be 30-50% per impression. That's way too high – technology is supposed to make services cheaper by eliminating middlemen, right? O'Kelley believes were going to see that soon in adtech, and that take rates will drop to 10% total across all providers.
- Bring back the trust. Trust is the key to an open marketplace. And to establish trust, all the market players need to act fairly. This means discouraging bad practices like allowing certain networks last-look bidding privileges or setting unfair price floors as a publisher.
O'Kelley believes these changes can improve the Internet for publishers, advertisers, and users alike. And while they're big changes, he doesn't believe they're out of reach. In most cases, it's a matter of buyers and sellers simply demanding more out of the companies they partner with.
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Mineral Tour Diary - Boston/Philly/Cleveland/Chicago
Boston - 9/10
So we keep passing along side NYC en route to our next destination. This IS ground hog day, and suspicious of a lack of American geography on someone's part. The tolls alone should get us our name on a stretch highway. I shouldn't be detracting from my daily, for the Boston show was huge in capacity and in vocal harmony. It felt like a lovable riot was always about to erupt. Like a big brother who always squeezes you too hard so all you can do is reciprocate to best of your ability. They showed an overflow of love that demanded to be returned with all the fierceness we could conjure. Then I drank. Thank y'all so much.
Philadelphia - 9/11
The union transfer is probably the greatest place I've ever played. The only place maybe it's equal, is the Fillmore in San Francisco, (my band America is Waiting) on tour with Muse. That place is beautiful as well. Everyone at the club was very helpful and seemed genuinely interested in our little story of recent adventures. Kinda felt lonely up on that giant stage, but just closed my eyes and beat the shit out of my drums. Don't worry, they like it. Really, otherwise they wouldn't sing like they do for me. The Phillystines were out in full force, yelling encouragement to kill mediocrity.
Wonderful.Dry off and time to grease up and slip into a far too crowded van and drive over night to Cleveland.
Cleveland - 9/12
Tonight we tasked with playing two shows. I am just assuming here, but since the grog shop show sold out in a couple of days, they added a later show. That's a lot of work for an old man. We all discussed it and made a pact, no more than a couple of drinks before each show. I believe we all kept our word (mostly) but i failed to eat much before the first show, and no time between shows. Soooo, the second show was a little wonky. The first show went well, fun sing-a-long kick ass hoe-down. Show number two started just fine, then those bad apples from Into it Over it brought out a giant shot of whisky. I can't not take the challenge. So down the hatch and down goes Frazier (or in this case, my ability). All in all, the second show was in many ways much more of an old mineral show. The crowds at the grog shop were awesome, loud and fun. I hope y'all had fun, i did.
Chicago - 9/13-14
Saturday at the double door, i love chicago. This city has always been a favorite and been fantastic to us. Tonight we may have played the best show of the tour. Some nights you feel as though you need to destroy something, and this was our night. I have recently seen pictures of this show, and it looks like a real rock-n-roll show. I hope yous yutes liked it, cause i loved playing it, i couldn't see anything as there was so much smoke, but it just added to the kick ass rock atmosphere. I am sorry for alls yous that couldn't get in, might have to come back and do it again! just sayin.


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When you choose to become a landlord you are choosing to put money into an investment and then hand that investment over to another person to live in. There are precautions that you should take, of course, but even tenant screenings, which will be your first line of defence against delinquent tenants, can't catch every possible problem that could come across your desk.
LandlordStation has gathered a few tips for you to give you an advantage for setting up a successful relationship between you as the landlord and your tenants.
- Avoiding Landlord Stigmas - Something that you likely learned early in your career as a landlord is that there are a few stigmas associated with the rental business. Knowing those and knowing how to avoid them will help you as you approach your professional relationship with your new tenant.
- Tenant Responsibilities Noted in the Lease - Following a tenant screening, your lease is an excellent way to protect your rental investment. Make sure that you have detailed out everything that is expected on both sides for the legal contract so that it is clear.
- Leasing to Pet Owners - Choosing to keep pets entirely out of your rental can limit your applicants and may also result in your tenants choosing to sneak their furry friends into the rental without your knowledge, potentially leaving you on the hook if they cause damage to the property.
- Incoming Tenants - There are a collection of common mistakes that landlords may make with new tenants, and it's better to have an idea what those are so that you can avoid them.
- Tenant Welcome Letter - While you may cover everything that should be covered during the lease signing, a tenant welcome letter will give you a chance to provide the highlights of what is expected of them in writing.
- Checklist for First Time Tenants - You may have a tenant that has never rented a place of their own before, and if this is the case they may not know how to care for it. You may consider a checklist of things to watch out for and little tips to help them along.
- How to Talk to Tenants - Part of setting up a solid and professional landlord-tenant relationship is to keep the lines of communication open.
- Encouraging Tenants to Treat Your Rental as Their Own - Some tenants will take care of your rental unit with the same pride that they would approach a home that they bought and plan to stay in for years to come, but others may be less inclined to handle it with the same care. Make sure that you take the necessary precautions.
- Promoting Safety in Your Rental - Keeping your rental unit safe will help both you as the landlord and your tenants that live there.
- Training Your Tenant to Help You - Part of setting your rental business up for success is as easy as letting your tenant know what you need from them.
- Working With Local Businesses - If you've found a good tenant, you'll want to make sure they stay. One option you have is to reach out to local businesses and see if you can work a deal with them to benefit you both in which your tenants receive a discounted price for their services and they receive new clients.
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Deux North's Hunt 1 took place on July 4th, 2012. The air was thick with patriotism, and breath stank of America, blood ran red, white, and blue. A group of people, calling themselves hunters, were out celebrating a country, and looking for freedom.
#HUNT1 from Deux North on Vimeo.
It's 1772 and John Hancock is inserting a bit of style into a document that he knows will change the course of history. A declaration of a dream. Hancock and the others represented a group of people who were ready to die, calling themselves Americans and looking for freedom.
Later, men, women, children, whole families even, took the ultimate risk, put their safety on the line as they stole away to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
These are the stories of American freedom, and as an American, I feel proud to be a part of them. But what of our own battles and risks. When do we get to sign our names to declare our own freedom, then pick up a weapon and protect that declaration in front of our homes; when do we get to slip between the floorboards and ignore our quicken heart to travel towards an end we've only heard of.
Our modern day battles seem a bit more subdued. Battles of consumerism, growing waistlines, agitated spouses, and unrewarding work. If you are like us, you recognize you are capable of higher stakes. As a country, our biggest battles for freedom may be behind us. Now our union's freedom is fought with the cast of a ballot or a tweet to a congressperson. But the battles for our personal freedom must still be fought. The fight against complacency, and apathy, towards courageous free thought, tenacious self exploration and curiosity. In this century, we have a different obligation as Americans and global citizens to honor the freedom we've been awarded by those who came before by living to the fullest.
Deux North was created with the hope of supporting the journey of its stakeholders to fulfill our obligation to live fully. These stakeholders live in a society that allows for great progress, collaboration, order, and innovation but is not conducive to freedom. Traveling out of our modern civilization, building a fire, sleeping on the ground, and riding bicycles 100 miles over mountains is not the only way to feel free, but it is one way.
One of the best examples of a life lived fully is shown in the examples of our children. The child knows how to enjoy life's simple pleasures and realize happiness day in and out. We give our children freedom, and they use it to learn, explore, wonder, play, laugh, and spend time with friends. Throwing a ball, jumping in the water, playing pretend, or building a fort, they enjoy life's possibilities with a purity of the moment. We take this childhood freedom away from ourselves with the stress, obligation, and self-consciousness of adulthood. They say youth is wasted on the young, we say freedom is wasted by the old, but hey… we're still young!
Mine!, the child screams as he grabs the crayon from his crying classmate companion. Ownership is in our blood, and conquest pumps through our heart.
The hunter wants to commune with nature, but he also wants to claim. This land is my land, that land is your land; Pitch your tent in the best spot, and hang your flag for all to see.
Water is for cleaning, it's also for drinking but it only tastes alright. Mostly the hunter uses water to clean off the life he has left behind. Jump in quickly, take a deep breath when your genitals go under, it's cold so concentrate on that. On the way to work you pack an umbrella, that's ridiculous. No one ever hunted with an umbrella.
Water is for cleaning, it's also for drinking but it only tastes alright. Mostly the hunter uses water to clean off the life he has left behind. Jump in quickly, take a deep breath when your genitals go under, it's cold so concentrate on that. On the way to work you pack an umbrella, that's ridiculous. No one ever hunted with an umbrella.
Ahh, night falls. We can truly become the people we are. The seed has sproughted, the canvas is colored. The hunters are now friends; the pasta boils, and the meat is cooked. The fire lights our conversations, heats our anticipation, and stokes our bond.
Remember that it is more important to prepare for the journey than to journey. We need weapons, lots of weapons, and a compass and a map, let's make an oath, rope, pulleys, horns, anything you can grab - collect it, organize it, and prepare. we have to hunt.
Be a super cool dude, someone the kids can look up to.
Like all things that are very good, or very bad they come upon us suddenly even if we have been waiting for a thousand years.
The uphill: the most poetic portion of the hunt. The suffering: the most spiritual section of the ride. It hurts, it teaches, you want it to be over, and then it is and you want to go again. Funny.
Now more than ever, here more than anywhere.
A different kind of hussle.
When your shoe breaks, ride without one. The other shoe is a sock. Smell the end, and nothing will stop you from tasting.
The time between the hunt itself and the longing for the next one, it's over now and it's time to celebrate what happened here.
There are a lot of miles to wash away, but this time the water serves to solidify. It's the ultimate irony - washing the experience into our warm muscles, and grimed skin. The water is still cold, but in a better way.
We stand on the shoulders of giants, thank you to all of those who have help us up: gage + desoto, NYC Velo.
Photos by Aaron Vazquez


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Basic Introduction of Dotto Tourist Train ride:
This page is about dotto trackless train for sale. Dotto Tourist trains belongs to a road train trams. Dotto Trackless Train is an interconnected low-speed rubber- tired road vehicles used for the transport of passengers. It has a driving vehicle pulling one or more carriages connected by drawbar couplings, just like the real railway train. The carriage may seat between 6 to 40 persons. Sometimes, the commercial vehicle tram-dotto train have a roof, sometimes it is open. For safety consideration, the carriage usually has a door or chains to prevent passengers while in motion.
Locomotive Dotto Trains Ride for sale on Beston:
Beston's Locomotive Dotto Trains are constructed with aluminum main frame and fiberglass body shell. The type of what we usually produce is with one power unit and two or three trailers. Each carriage can hold around 6 to 15 people, it depends on the size of the carriage. Along with the 2-speed standard transmission and articulated steering, these all makes Beston dotto train ride a perfect tourist locomotives transportation train. The appearance of Beston Dotto train is novel and modern instead of some amusement trackless train ride's nineteenth century steam train appearance.
As the leading amement train manufacturer and supplier, Reliable after-sales service is ensured beyond the sale with our ability to supply spares and accessories. For more information on dotto road train for sale, please contact us on email email@example.com, or leave us massage on the bottom frame.
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While many other companies build their dotto train-land train Transportation rides from a third party industrial vehicle, the trackless tram dotto trains for sale on Beston is totally built and assembled at our factory. Because of this, we has the relatively low price and the high cost performance quality.
The Dotto Trains models listed below all can be made by us, choose the one that you like most and contact us now!
What kind of situation that Beston's dotto train can be used for?
The dotto trains for sale on Beston allow people to enjoy old towns and parks in complete freedom. Beston's Dotto train-Road Train ride can be used for linking attractions like museums and zoos and other tourist destinations. Often the Dotto "Trackless Train" Tram ride itself is a tourist attraction too, which offering sightseeing along scenic routes as well as a transport service. Sometimes dotto trains even help reduce traffic congestion and parking problems. Compared with the Beston's trackless mall train ride, dotto train used for tourist transportation purpose are commonly larger and have bigger power.
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Photography Classes in University MS
Are you looking to learn about photography in University MS? Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, the most effective approach to improving your photography abilities is through hands-on training with skilled instructors.
Mississippi offers many accredited and recognized photography schools. Photography classes cover subjects like digital capture, lighting techniques, exposure, composition, outdoor photography, and many other basic and advanced camera techniques. Becoming an expert photographer can pave the road to a prosperous professional career or lifelong hobby.
There are numerous Photography Classes in University MS:
- University Photography 101
- University Digital Photography Classes
- University Nature Photography Classes
- University Editorial Photography Classes
- University Studio Photography Classes
- University Photojournalism Classes
University MS Photography Classes
Memphis College of Art
1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38104-2764
Phone: (901) 272-5100
60.42 miles away
Northeast Mississippi Community College
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, Mississippi 38829
Phone: (662) 728-7751
61.97 miles away
Antonelli College-Jackson
2323 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39232
Phone: (601) 362-9991
142.45 miles away
John C Calhoun State Community College
6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, Alabama 35671
Phone: (256) 306-2500
150.88 miles away
Columbia State Community College
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Phone: (931) 540-2722
165.51 miles away
Birmingham Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35254
Phone: (205) 226-4600
166.15 miles away
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Phone: (256) 726-7000
168.25 miles away
Nashville State Community College
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4515
Phone: (615) 353-3333
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It's holiday party time! Everyone is making their way to holiday lunches, dinners, office parties, and evening soirées. Take the stress out of your holiday attire by viewing our ideas below. You may conveniently have something in your closet but we are here to help if not!
Luncheon or Work Party
You want to be festive but not overdone. Plus, working in the Washington area may require a more conservative dress when attending evening office celebrations. A perfect way to balance the work/fun dress dilemma is to add a bit of fur. This poncho will make you look and feel absolutely delightful! The fur detail at the neck and sleeve makes for an elegant appearance. Plus, it pairs equally well with pants or a pencil skirt. The poncho can definitely transfer from the office to a cocktail party in an elegant fashion. It is simple, effortless, and sophisticated.
Holiday Show
You can dress like you normally would for any old theater production but why? 'Tis the season to celebrate, so have fun with your wardrobe! Break out this beaded sensation from Joie. It is a chic stunner that is smart and classy for any occasion. The elegant beading of the blouse will make the outfit require minimal, if any, accessories…one less thing to think about! A beautiful wrap will ward off the chill of the theater and any post-theater activities planned.
Cocktail + Dinner Parties
Go all out for these merry occasions! You can't go wrong with black and gold…it is a bold color scheme that demands attention. If you need a little understated elegance, this dress by Julie Brown is one you will reach for again and again. The design is classic, and the smooth, silky fabric looks and feels exceptional.
An added "wow" will be yours in this gold and black metallic knit dress by Michael Stars. As mentioned in a previous post, this dress will fit, hug, and shape your body while remaining comfortable the entire evening. It doesn't need much in the way of accessories except for black strappy sandals or pumps. If you haven't noticed yet, we are all about simplicity this season, streamlining your fashion choices, reducing stress, and making s


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my most recent time lapse drawing video. i used some software called OBS which you can set to record an area on one of your screens - i just set it to record the canvas area of my photoshop window and voila! it's quite satisfying. i wish i could draw this fast in real time.
check the finished illustration below.


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Asia Pacific Initiative on Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (API: DMHA)
It is a hybrid online disaster training course via video conferencing and content on an e-course management system. This course is offered through a multiple site video teleconference system that connects all participating educational institutions with students on their respective campuses. More than ten institutions around the globe continue to collaborate and share resources in the planning, organizing and delivering of the course. It has been offered at AIT since the inception of DPMM in August 2008.
The partners and participating institutions are;
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
- Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
- Kieo University, Japan
- National Institute of Social Work and Social Sciences (NISWASS), India
- Okayama University, Japan 7. School of the Internet (SOI – ITB), Japan
- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India
- The National University of Samoa, IA IO Samoa
- United Nations University, Japan
- University of Hawaii, Manoa
- University of Ryukyus, Japan
Asian University Network of Environment and Disaster Management (AUEDM)
To enhance the objectives of the HFA, and to contribute to higher education and research process, Kyoto University in partnership with 19 other universities and organizations from 13 Asian countries has agreed to form the Asian University Network for Environment and Disaster Management (AUEDM) in a meeting in July 2008 in Kyoto, Japan. The objectives of the network are:
- To share and work together (bilaterally or multilaterally) in promoting environment and disaster management in higher education (focusing on, but not restricted to, post-graduate education)
- To seek possibilities of mutual collaboration on field-based action research
- To broaden the scope of education and learning in the environment and disaster management field through collaboration with other stakeholders like NGOs and local governments.
Disaster Risk Certificate (DRC) Program
The Consortium of International Human Resource Development for Construction of Disaster Resilient Countries – an initiative of Kyoto University and ASEAN Alliance Universities. This program is for 5 Years starting from 2012 to 2017.
- Aian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
- Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Kasetsart University, Thailand
- Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
- University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Vietnam National University, Vietnam
INATE (International Network for Advancing Transdisciplinary Education)
The INATE concept evolved through the discussions at the 8th International conference and strategic planning meeting of the University Network for Climate and Ecosystems Change Adaptation Research (UNCECAR) held in Malacca, Malaysia from 30 May to 1 June, 2014 and the workshop on Transdisciplinary Education for Disaster Risk Reduction (TeDrr) organized at the United Nations University in October, 2014. The concept note prepared by UNU-IAS based on these discussions was reviewed, commented and approved by the UNCECAR members and associate universities. In addition, individual UNCECAR advisors are gratefully acknowledged for their insightful comments. UNCECAR members and associates are:
- Australian National University, Australia
- Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Chinese Academy of Forestry, China
- Tsinghua University, China
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
- Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
- Ibaraki University, Japan
- Kyoto University, Japan
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
- The University of Tokyo, Japan
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
- University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (UET), Pakistan
- University of the Philippines, Philippines
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Pukyong National University (PKNU), South Korea
- Yeungnam University, South Korea
- Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
- Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Viet Nam National University, Viet Nam
- United Nations University, Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (Coordinating Institute)
Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in South-East Asia
DPMM is now a part of Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in South-East Asia project under Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC) Grant. The partner universities are:
- University of Newcastle (Australia)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT, Thailand)
- University of the Philippines (UP)
- National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE, Vietnam)
The Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC) launched on September 2015, will generate opportunities for Australian business, education, science and innovation and the arts to work with partners in South-East Asia. The Council's mission is to increase knowledge and promote Australia's interests in South-East Asia by initiating and supporting activities designed to enhance awareness, understanding and links between people and institutions in Australia and ten South-East Asian countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Burma, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The partner universities will form a robust regional network with the collective capacity to lead initiatives that protect society from shocks to physical, socio-cultural, politico-economic and natural systems. The project will undertake the activities in order to build capacity in the ASEAN region, understanding regional challenges that result from complex problems generated by natural hazards and human induced threats. The project will create regional synergies between leading higher education institutions while building capacity in ASEAN countries to proactively address disaster risk and build resilience through education.
Details are available in the following link: http://dfat.gov.au/people-to- people/foundations-councils- institutes/australia-asean- council/grants/grantees/Pages/disaster-resilience- education-capacity- building-in- south-east- asia.aspx


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Admissions for Elementary Education Degree Completion Program
What we look for in future teachers
We are seeking teacher candidates who are dedicated and focused, open to multiple viewpoints, enthusiastic about learning, able to negotiate systems, and excellent at communicating. For students seeking admission to the elementary education degree-completion program, requirements are as follows
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Elementary Education Adult Degree Program must show evidence of a minimum of 66 semester credits toward the completion of a degree from a regionally accredited college or university and must have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Please contact your admission counselor for information on prerequisite coursework.
Transferring Credits
We have also developed convenient transfer guides from local community colleges in order to assist you in transferring credits to George Fox:
- Central Oregon Community College
- Chemeketa Community College
- Clackamas Community College
- Clark College
- Columbia Gorge Community College
- Grand Canyon University
- Lane Community College
- Linn-Benton Community College
- Mt. Hood Community College
- Portland Community College
- Tillamook Bay Community College
- Early Admit Application Deadline: Jan. 10
- Final Application Deadline: Jun. 1
Programs start each year in the fall.
How To Apply
- Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
- Email your unofficial transcripts electronically to Lizzy Riese at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will then create a transfer credit evaluation of all your completed college coursework in order to determine whether you have enough credits for admission.
- Apply Online
- Create an account with a username and password and complete the Elementary Education Adult Degree Program application online. Submitting the online application will require a $40 non-refundable application fee.
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- Submit Character Questionnaire
- Submit the completed and signed Oregon TSPC Character Questionnaire to ADP Admissions at email@example.com.
- Submit Official Unopened Transcripts
- After being admitted, you will need to submit official transcripts. Order official transcripts from every regionally accredited college or university where you completed even a single course. If you have any military transcripts or CLEP official score transcripts, please order official copies of those to be sent as well. Transcripts must arrive in a signed, sealed envelope from the issuing institution and should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
George Fox University
414 N Meridian Street #6089
Newberg, OR 97132
Admissions Counselor
Lizzy Riese
Elementary Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 503-554-2883
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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2 Rounds with a Deathclaw in the Wasteland
This is Deathclaw versus Fatman in Fallout 4. Stumbling across a Deathclaw in Fallout 4 can be a scary experience. Luckily for the Sole Survivor, the infamous Fatman and an assortment of mini nukes can make the fight a little easier. Watch this quick video, it may just save your life!


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The Writer's Center will be teaming up with Barrelhouse for The DC Literary Pub Crawl. A collaborative effort between the two organizations, The DC Literary Pub Crawl was conceived as a way to bring contemporary and engaging literary voices directly into the community, to showcase and celebrate local literary artistry. The DC Literary Pub Crawl, which will take place at Walters Sports Bar, The Twisted Horn and Upshur Street Books, will feature nine talented literary voices and bring literature directly to the people, fostering a sense of artistic excellence and community.
Join us from 4:00-7:00 to enjoy drink specials and a fun summer afternoon of literature and community. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 on the day-of the event and will include admission to all three readings as well as drink specials at each venue.


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Tim Robards reveals he's going to propose to Anna Heinrich
Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich are one of Australia's favourite couples and it appears they're not too far off taking their relationship to the next level.
Speaking to The Kyle and Jackie O show, Robards, 35, opened up about his plans to eventually propose to his lawyer girlfriend.
The chiropractor and fitness guru did not deny that he had thought about tying the knot with his gorgeous partner, but he revealed that he didn't want to rush off a "show like that" [The Bachelor] and make any quick life decisions.
Robards and Heinrich, 29, have been dating for three years and as a result the former reality TV star admitted, it's "probably getting about that time."
A smitten Robards also revealed he knows what cut and style Anna likes in an engagement ring and knows exactly where he'd purchase the sentimental piece of jewellery.


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Progress towards a model compound for the active site of sulfite reductase. Part I. Synthesis of tetrathiol porphyrin ligands. Part II. Reaction of a tetrathiol porphyrin with the iron-sulfur cubane cluster
Arnst, Theodore Carl
Doctor of Philosophy
Part I. Novel mercaptoethoxy and mercaptoxylyleneoxy derivatives of meso-tetraphenylporphyrin, H$\sb2$TPP, and meso-tetranaphthalporphyrin, H$\sb2$TNP, with the potential for coordinating an iron-sulfur cubane cluster, have been synthesized and characterized. The thiol function is guarded during synthesis by an acetate protecting group, which is removed quantitatively by an acid-catalyzed hydrolysis reaction in the final workup step. The four "thiol-arms" on these light-sensitive porphyrins allows for the presence of atropisomers which have been observed and, in the case of the tetranaphthalporphyrin derivative, separated. The atropisomers of the acetylmercaptoxylyleneoxy derivatized tetraphenylporphyrin, H$\sb2$TAMXPP, interconvert at a rapid rate and are only observable by $\sp1$H NMR spectroscopy at $-$70$\sp\circ$C. The free-base porphyrins, in the thiol-protected form, are easily metallated by literature procedures and the zinc(II) and iron(III) chloro derivatives of these new porphyrin compounds have been synthesized and characterized. Part II. The thiol functionality of the mercaptoxylyleneoxy derivative of tetraphenylporphyrin, H$\sb2$TAMXPP, readily exchanges for ethanethiol when H$\sb2$TAMXPP is reacted with (Fe$\sb4$S$\sb4$(SEt)$\sb4\rbrack\sp{2-}.$ The dioxygen and light sensitive product, (cation)$\sb2$ (Fe$\sb4$S$\sb4$(H$\sb2$TMXPP)) has been isolated and characterized. Mossbauer and $\sp1$H NMR spectroscopy provide evidence for the successful synthesis of the desired porphyrin/iron-sulfur cluster compound. As such, this compound is the first example for the synthesis and isolation of a 1:1 porphyrin/iron-sulfur cluster compound and provides as a first generation model compound for the siroheme/iron-sulfur cluster structural unit found at the active site of sulfite reductase.
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Mother streams beating of her daughter on Facebook Live: 'I'm gonna need y'all to send this viral'
A Georgia woman apparently infuriated by her daughter's perceived promiscuity dispensed punishment for the whole world to see, broadcasting to Facebook Live as she beat the teen girl for more than five minutes.
"So, now, you wanna try me right? You wanna be a little THOT on Facebook, right?" Shanavia Miller said as the live feed began, walking toward her 16-year-old daughter before smacking her with an object. THOT stands for "that hoe over there."
Miller accused her daughter of embarrassing her by posting sexy photos of herself on Facebook and of having sex in her Savannah home.
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"That s*** cute? You're 16, right? You're only f****** 16!" Miller shouts at her sobbing daughter as she hits her with what appeared to be a piece of plastic.
The outraged mom continued to slap the girl across her face and body as the teen tried shielding herself and crouched in a corner.
"I work too hard! You wanna drive me f****** crazy? Hell no!" Miller yelled.
After about four minutes, Miller takes the camera from an unidentified person filming and turns it on herself, fixes her hair and addressed those watching the feed as it streamed on her daughter's Facebook page.
Read: Pregnant Wendy's Employee Gets Pulled Out of Drive-Thru and Beaten Over Straws
"This is my f***** Facebook page now," she said, bringing the camera closer to her daughter as the crying girl tries to cover her face. "Now, I'm gonna need y'all to send this viral, please share this. 'Cause I'm not done, more to come."
As if catering to the woman's request, the video quickly went viral, as thousands of people watched the footage on Facebook and on YouTube.
Many viewers expressed outrage that the mother went too far, while others felt the discipline was appropriate.
"If the daughter was an unrelated adult, the mother would have been brought up on assault charges," one person commented. "Suggestion to the mother; If you find out one day that your daughter is in an abusive relationship and want to know why your daughter chooses to accept and stay in the relationship, look back over this video, I'm sure you'll find some answers here."
Another person wrote: "Amen! We wouldn't have the trouble we do these days if more kids got the smack down. I did. I deserved it. I'm good now! God bless my mom and the beatings."
Some commenters wondered why nothing was done to put a stop to the beating.
"Stop recording and call the cops," one person wrote.
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department did in fact receive several phone calls from concerned citizens who saw the Facebook Live video, spokeswoman Darnisha Green told InsideEdition.com.
"The Special Victims Unit has looked in to the case and officers have spoken directly with the mother and daughter," Green said. "Although the daughter says she feels safe in her home, the case has been referred to the Department of Children and Family Services for follow-up."
No one has been charged in connection to the video, but the incident is still under investigation, Green said. It was unclear if the social services agency has taken any action.
Read: Man Gets Arrested After Slapping Wife In Wheelchair On Live TV
Miller released a statement on what occurred in a post on her 16-year-old's Facebook page.
"I love my daughter with all my heart what ever(sic) happens after this o well," Miller wrote. "My daughter is not going to disrespect me or herself for nobody ... Ain't nothing change she still my baby ... lesson learned now have a blessed day."
Her daughter also responded on social media, saying in another post that she took responsibility for what occurred.
"First off I shouldn't [have] embarrassed my momma, I love her," the girl wrote. "I shouldn't even been doing what I did."
The livestreamed incident occurred over the weekend after Miller reportedly discovered her daughter had posted pictures to Facebook of a boy in a towel she believed had been taken in her home.
"I was at his house ... I'm only 16 yrs old," the teen wrote, noting she had not yet told her mother that she was sexually active and was trying to figure out how to break the news.
"I understand why she did what she did," the girl wrote.
She said she went to the hospital after the incident to be treated for a head ache and anxiety attack.
"I embarrassed my momma so she embarrassed me," the girl wrote. "I know next time to just keep my business to myself."
Neither Miller nor her daughter has responded to InsideEdition.com's request for comment.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
New Knitting
I have decided to pull apart my sweater (my Mom kindly offered to buy the yarn - since the plan for this year is to not buy any new yarn, fibre, fabric... , buying new, replacement fibre is fine - thanks Mom!). I have been knitting on this 'boomerang' scarf (my own design), with pretty, sparkly yarn, from Tanis Fibre Arts.
We had some snow today, making driving conditions treacherous. We did stop to help push someones car out of a snow bank in the city.
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!♥
2 comments:
- Scrappy quilter said...
Good old Manitoba and it's weather. We've had great weather this winter and I'm really enjoying it.
- February 10, 2015 at 10:56 PM
- Raewyn said...
It will be interesting to see what your mum does with your wool. Your boomerang scarf looks like a fun one :-)
- February 11, 2015 at 3:22 AM
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Darren Leslie Wallace, 46, of Wanstead Street appeared in court yesterday on charges of recklessly causing injury. A REPEAT offender who allegedly punched his daughter in an argument over bikies has pleaded with a Warrnambool magistrate to be released on bail.
Darren Leslie Wallace, 46, of Wanstead Street appeared in court yesterday on charges of recklessly causing injury.
Police allege that on August 9 at around 1.30am Mr Wallace, his daughter and a friend were drinking at a Timor Street address when an argument began.
Mr Wallace allegedly punched his daughter and held her against a wall using his arm.
"The accused has pushed the victim up against a wall and held his arm against her throat," Senior Constable Emily Durham said in evidence.
The attack caused the victim to "black out" and she also suffered bruises and lacerations to her cheek and hands.
Senior Constable Durham said the victim told police the argument started over the topic of bikies.
Police prosecutor Senior Constable Nathan Brown said police opposed bail because of the accused's prior criminal history.
"Now he's committed another offence again and it's against his own daughter," Senior Constable Brown said.
Mr Wallace told the court he needed to be released to care for his mother and stepfather, who are both unwell.
"I just need time to fix things up before I go to jail. I could go to jail for quite some time," Mr Wallace said.
"I'm not making any excuses for what happened. My mum is crook, my step ather is crook.
"I'm ashamed of it. I feel sorry for people in domestic violence situations."
Magistrate John Lesser denied bail but adjourned the application to today for the accused to produce documents to support his reasons.
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To win at home is a must in college basketball. Purdue needs ever victory it can get, especially this season, as March gets closer and closer. Coming in, the Forces of Good had won 26-straight at Mackey...and I expected the place to be fired up and ready. BUT, I also expected Wisconsin to be playing like they had to win. My expectations became reality, but that's where it stopped. Once again, Matty's club found creative ways to lose this one.
Coming into the game, Wisconsin had pretty much only died by the three, at least during the B1G schedule...but Painter and everyone else knew that wouldn't stop them from shooting it. So they came out with guns blazing...and Purdue responded by not defending the three; makes a ton of sense. At the same time, our Boilers couldn't buy a basket- they were driving, getting good looks and missing lay-ups and shots from 12 feet and in time and again. At the 12:43 mark, Wisconsin had staked its claim that Mackey would be their home court as they effectively quieted the crowd by jumping out to an 18 point lead.
Against PSU, that's all it took- a sizable lead, and the spirit of the Boilers seemingly was broken. Tonight that wasn't the case, but the end result was still a loss. The Paint Crew was thunderous as the defense turned up the pressure and forced Wisconsin into bad shots or no shot at all, and at just under the 9 minute mark, it looked like the game might turn- Purdue had cut the lead to 12 and Byrd was fouled on a three pointer; the always animated, if not whiny Bo Ryan took umbrage with the call and was teched up- the result would be Byrd would get 5 free throws. In typical 2012 Purdue fashion, Byrd, Purdue's second-leading free throw shooter by percentage, hit 2 of 5. And that disgusting free throw shooting monster wouldn't die there.
At the end of the day, Purdue had left 10 points on the floor in the form of missed FTs. On top of that, they missed five or six lay-ups...and to me, that's the game...plain and simple. We can over-analyze this team until we're depressed or numb, but the fundamentals just are nowhere to be found with any consistency on this squad- and that's with everybody- from Senior leaders to newbies...and that's maddening.
There were some good things tonight- Terone Johnson hit 6-of-8 of his free attempts, and it helped him score a team high 16 points...along with 5 rebound, 4 assists and just one TO, that's a pretty damned good game. He didn't shoot great from the floor...but unlike many of his teammates he seemed willing to take the big shot; and that said a lot to me. Granted, a couple of the shots were way out of the rhythm of the offense and resulted in easy buckets off of long rebounds, but I'm glad he's looking to score.
Barlow had a solid game, both offensively and defensively. He was frustrating the Wisconsin guards, after making the decision to play defense (like the rest of his team), took pretty good shots, hit his free throws and passed the ball well. He finished with 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Hummel had an OK game and ended with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal...but never seemed to assert himself.
Travis Carroll had 8 boards, while leading the team in that category...Smith was rushed at times, but had a couple of shots that looked like they might help bring the Boilers back into the game...and Byrd had an effective game at times, but didn't get a lot of open looks. I'm not quite sure what happened to Jackson, but after scoring the initial points for Purdue in the opening minutes, he didn't score again and only played 20 minutes.
Wisconsin played like a team with their backs against the wall...and unlike Purdue, they don't seem prone to giving away 20 point leads; which is good for them, and was bad for Purdue on the night. Purdue made runs, would get it down to three or five points, but then Wisconsin would go on a run and make it as tough as possible on the Boilers.
A ton of people predicted Wisconsin to be in the top-3 of the conference, and I just assumed that with Taylor returning and Bo Ryan's painful to watch, yet effective system, the Badgers would be up among the elite. But, watching them in person, it makes sense that they have three early losses. Purdue allowed them to shoot over 80% from three in the first half; that's good, if you're into that sort of thing...but as a team they seem to accept the three way too often as they don't have a Jon Leuer-type of guy to go to on the team...but that didn't stop Berggren from looking exactly like him from the upper ring in Mackey.
Sidenote: I'm pretty sure Berggren is really just another guy from that white
goon guy cloning machine that Wisconsin has been using for the last 15 years. The problem with clones, as the movie Multiplicity reminds us, is they get less and less like the original as time goes on...and Berggren is no Brian Butch.
But, as unimpressed as I was with the Wisconsin team as individual players, Ryan did what he usually does and had them playing well-enough to win...this time knocking Purdue down another rung by beating them 67-62.
Defending homecourt was of the utmost importance for this team that needs as many quality wins as it can get...but like they've done all season, they seem unwilling to take advantage of situations that present themselves and just love the struggle. Matty's squad only played one of the teams in the conference with 14 or more wins on the season...in the final 12 games, they'll play 7 games against the conference elite. At 13-5, you can decide for yourself what the forecast for the post-season looks like, but I'd say it's pretty bleak. This Purdue team still has no offensive identity and sadly, doesn't know what it wants to be on defense either.
After a weekend off, Purdue welcomes Iowa to to Mackey next Tuesday at 8:00.


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In ideal circumstances, the Mandala Concept includes 2 practices per day, diet modification, specific timings of practice, and a deeper awareness of the body. The intention of the Mandala Concept is the transformation of the physical body. However, after a lot of experimentation, 1 practice per day seems to be more manageable, given our daily responsibilities. During a mandala, students practice early every morning for either 21 or 48 day cycles. In the case of a 48 day Mandala, there is 1 week of rest after the first 21 days and then practice is continued for another 21 day rhythm.
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Not that I've ever had a sour visit to Louisville, but I never expected to say I had one of the best weekends of my life in Louisville. This was my third year attending Forecastle, and could not have dreamed what would come along with it. Everything was heightened simply because so many dear friends were playing the fest. Jeff the Brotherhood on Friday, Twin Peaks on Saturday, (and one of my forever-favorites My Morning Jacket), and White Reaper, Diarrhea Planet, and King Tuff all on Sunday. Nonstop chaos, nonstop friends, nonstop fun. I'd repeat every second of this weekend and I hope you can live vicariously through this batch of photos - they're some of my favorite I've ever shot.
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Utah Closes In On Origin Of 'Illegal' Immigrant List
Utah officials say they've figured out from which state database the names and personal information of 1,300 supposed illegal immigrants were culled to create a list that was sent anonymously to media outlets and state law enforcement officials.
The database belongs to the Department of Workforce Services, the agency which oversees social service programs like unemployment, Medicaid and food stamps.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that state officials are fairly confident they will identify the person or persons who accessed the database to create the list. And they vow that once the person or people are identified, their names will be referred to state attorney general for possible prosecution.
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Angie Welling, spokeswoman for Gov. Gary Herbert, said the inquiry is now turning to who might have accessed the information on the list.
Welling said the identity of the individual or individuals should be available within the next few days and the case will likely be passed to the Utah Attorney General's Office by Monday.
Paul Murphy, spokesman for Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, said attorneys will review the information and decide whether to pursue the case.


text: By Mark Willen, Senior Political Editor May 19, 2008 Mike Huckabee made it plain over the weekend that he'd love to be John McCain's running mate. He also made it plain that picking him would be the biggest mistake McCain could make. Huckabee has a lot of supporters and they're enthusiastic, devoted -- even rabid-sounding in some cases. But they tend to view the former Arkansas governor through rose colored glasses. Yes, he's charming and witty and very conservative on social issues. And he deserves credit for telling the truth (before taking it back) on immigration and the need to raise taxes in some circumstances (like when the government is broke). But his totally tasteless joke about aiming a gun at Barack Obama (before the NRA, no less) was disastrous. Take a look at the video and tell me a mere apology is enough to put it behind him. It's not. The remark shows callousness, carelessness and bad judgment. Add that to his lack of foreign policy experience. How can Republicans accuse Obama of being naive, inexperienced and lacking the necessary gravitas to be president, a charge McCain now makes almost every day, if Huckabee is on the GOP ticket? To be sure, Huckabee would bring some strengths -- he'd help mobilize evangelicals and conservatives, especially in the South. But he's unpredictable to say the least, and he's very much untested. Some of his campaign planks were unrealistic (making the U.S. energy independent in four years, for example.) For every conservative he'd excite, he'd turn off two independents, and McCain can't win without independents. Plus, you can't count a single electoral vote he'd add to what McCain already expects. If there was any doubt about Huckabee's fitness for the second spot on the ticket, the NRA joke eliminated it. The cardinal rule of vice presidential picks is to make sure it's someone who will do no harm. That can't be said of Huckabee. Better he get his own talk show.


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Ridge Farm is an ideal place to gather family and friends together for a self-catering holiday.
After being welcomed in and shown the ropes you will be left alone to make yourselves at home and relax into Ridge Farm. Lazy days by the pool, games on the lawn and long nights around the log fire…
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